RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document and Autograph Auction

Two color postcards of Gross’s work, both approximately 4.5 x 6, each signed on the front in blue felt tip, one signature being last name only. In fin

German painter and printmaker (1883–1970). TLS in German, one page, 8 x 5.75, August 17, 1948. Untranslated letter to Dr. Schmidt. In fine condition,

Program for a performance of Catch-22, 5.5 x 8.5, signed on the front cover in black felt tip. In fine condition.

American author and editor (1837–1920) best known as the editor of the influential periodical Atlantic Monthly from 1871 to 1881 and as the author of

Color postcard of Kokoschka’s 1915 work entitled ‘Knight Errant,’ 4 x 6, signed in the lower border in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with mild ton

French sculptor and painter (1885–1962). Vintage ink signature and French sentiment on an off-white 5.75 x 4.5 album page. In fine condition, with a b

Two color postcards of Manzu’s sculptures, 4 x 6 and 4.25 x 6, each signed in black ink. In overall fine condition.

Four items: three color postcards of Marisol’s works, one 6 x 5.25 and two 4.5 x 6.25, each signed on the front in felt tip; and a greeting card, 5 x

Vintage fountain pen signature, “Eugene O’Neill,” on an off-white 3.75 x 1 clipped slip. In fine condition.

Ink signature, “Maxfield Parrish,” on an off-white 6.5 x 2 slip clipped from the closing of a typed letter. A vertical fold to left, some light toning

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders portrait, signed in fountain pen. In fine condition, with a few paperclip impressions to the top and slight s

Politician, author, and editor who published Sense and Nonsense. Original 2.25 x 4 full-length carte-de-visite photo of Pomeroy at his desk by Fredric

Poet and playwright (1891–1970) who fled from Nazi Germany in 1940 and won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1966. ALS in German, on the correspondenc

English poet, author and soldier (1886–1967). Decorated for bravery on the Western Front, he became one of the leading poets of the First World War. A

Two color postcards of Soyer’s works entitled ‘The Brown Sweater,’ and ‘Farewell to Lincoln Square,’ both approximately 4 x 6, each signed in the lowe

Poet, novelist and essayist (1909–1995) who was appointed the seventeenth Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry to the United States Library of Congress

Three postcards of Staeck’s interesting works, two 5.75 x 4 and one 4 x 5.75, each signed and dated on the front in black or red ballpoint. In fine co

Historian and journalist (1882–1944) best known for his 1921 book The Story of Mankind. Draft manuscript for an unidentified NBC program, 8.5 x 11, se

Ink signature and inscription, “For Annie W. Fraser, John Gl. Whittier, Amesbury, 1866,” on an off-white 5.25 x 5.25 sheet. In very good condition, wi

German-British writer and translator (1846–1934), best known for translating Nietzsche. Two letters: one ALS signed H. Z.,” one page both sides, 5.25

Two items: color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of a work by Barks of Donald Duck and his nephews, signed in the lower border in blue ballpoint; and a smal

Original vintage ink sketch of a man and his dog on an off-white 5.5 x 3.5 stationery card, signed, “Sincerely, Scott Brown, ’29.” A rusty paperclip m

Original vintage ink sketch of Mr. Knicknack on an off-white 5.5 x 3.5 stationery card, signed and inscribed, “To Ellis D. Robb, from Mr. Knicknack, D

Original ballpoint sketch of a character smoking on a white 4.5 x 3 custom-made collector’s card, signed and inscribed, “For Alexander Jones, with bes

French composer (1803–1856) best-known for his famous ballet ‘Giselle.’ ALS in French, signed “Ad. Adam,” one page, 4 x 5, no date. Letter to Monsieur

Vintage matte-finish 7 x 11 full-length photo of Farrar in a powdered wig and gown, inscribed in fountain pen, in French, and signed, “Geraldine Farra

Vintage matte-finish 10 x 13 full-length photo of the soprano in costume, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Fred MacArthur, very sincerely, Ame

Soprano best known for her work in comic opera. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Sarony of New York, signed at the bottom of the image in black in

Vintage 3.5 x 5.25 postcard photo of Kubelik posing with his violin, signed in fountain pen. Some scattered light flaking of ink in signature, not aff

Ink signature, “In kind remembrance of Jenny Goldschmidt now Lind, Liverpool, June 1852,” on an off-white 6.75 x 4.25 album page affixed to a slightly

Vintage 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo, signed in the lower border in fountain pen and dated 1933. In fine condition, with light mounting remnants to revers

Vintage ink signatures of Claudio Arrau, Wilhelm Backhaus, Rudolf Firkusny, Friedrich Gulda, Jose Iturbi, Witold Malcuzynski, and Arthur Rubinstein on

Vintage ink signatures of Alexander Brailowsky, Alfred Cortot, Ignaz Friedman, Walter Gieseking, Josef Hoffmann, Willhelm Kempff, and Marguerite Long

Vintage matte-finish 6 x 8.5 full-length photo of Ponselle in a flowing gown, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Miss Elizabeth Gibbons, Sincer

Viennese composer (1870–1954) of operettas, film scores, and cabaret songs. Original 5.25 x 8.5 cabinet photo of Straus twirling his mustache and wear

Vintage pencil signature, “Richard Strauss,” on an off-white 5.5 x 7 sheet. In very good condition, with uniform toning and scattered staining, largel

Vintage pearl-finish 8 x 10 double-weight photo of Talley in costume as Queen of the Night from Mozart’s ‘Magic Flute,’ signed and inscribed in founta

American singer, pianist, Tin Pan Alley composer, and booking agent (1879–1951). AMQS on an off-white 9.5 x 4.5 sheet of music manuscript paper. Armst

Six signatures: felt tip signatures of Fred Schneider and Keith Strickland on a purple 6 x 4 card, and felt tip signatures of Keith Strickland, Ricky

Three photos: glossy 9 x 7 publicity photo of Bailey with Belson, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “All my love to Matt, Pearl Bailey Bellson”;

Vintage ballpoint signature and inscription, “For Mrs. Bozsan, with every good wish, Leonard Bernstein 1959,” on an off-white 3 x 2.25 card. In fine c

Glossy 10 x 8 photo of Blake sitting at a piano, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To J. A. Tafano from Eubie Blake, April 24th 1979.” In fine

Glossy 10 x 8 artistic portrait of Cage, signed and inscribed in the lower border in blue ballpoint; color glossy 3.5 x 5 of Cage working at a desk, s

Glossy 8 x 10 publicity photos of Joe Williams and Carmen McRae, each signed and inscribed in black ballpoint by the singer pictured. In overall fine

Glossy 8 x 10 Qwest Records publicity photo of Jones, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition.

Personal check, 8.25 x 3, filled out and signed by Kern, “Jerome D. Kern,” payable to Cash for $100.00, June 21, 1937. In fine condition, with three v

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Lerner sitting on a flight of stairs, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a small crease to lower right corner.

Glossy 7 x 5 photo of Rick Wright, Nick Mason, and David Gilmour, signed in black felt tip by Wright and Mason and in silver ink by Gilmour; and a sat

AMQS on an off-white 5 x 3 card. Thomson pens three bars of music and lyrics from ‘Four Saints in Three Acts,’ identified at the top, “from 4 Sts in 3

Talented American actor (1931–1968) who appeared in such films as Rebel Without a Cause and Twilight of Honor, for which he received an Academy Award

ALS, one page, 7 x 9, St. James’s Theatre letterhead, May 3, 1924. Letter to a gentleman. In full: “I shall be very pleased to see you both. Better ma

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Bacall seated on a pool ladder, signed and inscribed in blue ink “For Hy Model—Best—Lauren Bacall.” In very good condition, wit

Original vintage signed pencil sketch of a scene from the Thornton Wilder play ‘The Skin of Our Teeth’ on an off-white 13.5 x 21 sheet, done by D. A.

Vintage matte-finish 4.75 x 7.5 head-and-shoulders photo of Bankhead, signed in black ink. In fine condition.

Vintage 3.75 x 9 magazine photo of a young Bankhead in a short skirt, signed in fountain pen. Photo is affixed to a 7.5 x 9.75 white board. In fine co

Color glossy 10 x 8 photo of Bardot in a white bikini lounging on the deck of a boat, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition.

Matte-finish 6.5 x 8.5 head-and-shoulders photo of the child actor, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip, “To La Verne, Best Wishes, Wesley Barry.” I

Felt tip signature, “Ingrid Bergman,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. In very good condition, with moderate scattered creases.

Vintage ink signature, “Sarah Bernhardt 1909,” on an off-white 3 x 2.25 card, with Bernhardt adding a brief French sentiment above her signature. In f

Vintage matte-finish 8.75 x 11.75 portrait of Brent by Eugene Robert Richee, signed in fountain pen, “Very best wishes, Evelyn Brent.” Affixed to a sa

Lovely vintage 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo of Burke standing in front of an elaborate open window, signed in blue ink, “All good wishes, Billie Burke, 19

Actor (1904–1972) best remembered as Fay Wray’s savior in King Kong. Vintage sepia glossy 6.75 x 8.5 head-and-shoulders photo of a young Cabot, signed

Menacing character player of Hollywood films (1897–1975), often in darkly mysterious roles. Two vintage matte-finish publicity portraits, approximatel

Glossy 8 x 10 full-length photo of Colbert in a sequined dress and ostentatious fur cape, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To LaVerne Decker,

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Crabbe in a winter coat, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip, “To LaVerne, All the best, from Buster Crabbe.” In fine conditi

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Crabbe in his famous role as Flash Gordon, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To LaVerne, Best wishes and best health alw

Glossy 10 x 8 Warner Bros. promotional photo for Special Agent, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with some subtle spotting to the emulsion

Glossy 10 x 8 Warner Bros. promotional photo for The Widow from Monte Carlo, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Charles Drake, Best wishes, D

Two gorgeous photos: matte-finish 10.25 x 13.25 bust portrait of Drew, signed in black felt tip; and a glossy 10 x 13 photo of Drew posing in a Hallow

Glossy 6.75 x 8.5 photo of Dunne wearing a wonderful gown and holding a flower, signed in blue ballpoint. Scattered creases and corner tip dings, othe

Comedy star (1881–1951) best remembered for his two-reelers dating back to the early 1930s and for his appearances opposite Lupe Velez in the ‘Mexican

Vintage 3.5 x 5.5 photo of Fairbanks lighting a cigarette, signed in green fountain pen. In fine condition, with some light surface marks and mounting

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Fellini peering through an eyepiece on a wintery day, signed in blue felt tip, “Whishes of good work and good luck! Feder

Terrific vintage matte-finish 11 x 14 photo of Forbes in costume, signed and inscribed in blue ink, “For Walter, with every good wish & happy me...

Bank check, 8.5 x 3.75, filled out in type and signed by Gardner, payable to the Regency Hotel for $923.77, October 4, 1967. Two vertical folds, one t

Glossy 10 x 8 photo of Garson taking a bubble bath, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “Greer Garson, with best wishes to LaVerne.” In fine condi

Lovely pearl-finish 8 x 10 photo of Gaynor looking over her shoulder, signed in black felt tip, “With my best wishes, Janet Gaynor.” In fine condition

Semi-glossy 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo of Gielgud from very early in his career, signed in black ink, “John Gielgud 1934.” In fine condition.

Vintage matte-finish 4.5 x 7.5 photo of Gish holding a lily, signed in the lower border in fountain pen. Three trimmed edges and some mild silvering t

Glossy 8 x 10 Paramount Pictures promotional photo of Hamilton as he appeared in The Great Gatsby, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Sherman

Handsome lightly-textured 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a few scattered light creases.

Two glossy 8 x 10 20th Century Fox promotional photos, one for Anna Karenina and one for Escape, each signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with

Lovely pearl-finish 8 x 10 three-quarter-length portrait of Hayes in a dress, signed in black felt tip. Reverse bears an original Vandamm Studio photo

Ballpoint signature, “Rita Hayworth,” on an off-white card. Matted and framed with a glamorous color photo of Hayworth lounging on a couch to an overa

Attractive glossy 7.25 x 9.25 photo, signed in blue felt tip, “Love you, Joey Heatherton.” Light scattered marks and creases, some surface impressions

TLS, one page, 6 x 8, personal letterhead, February 13, 1982. Brief response to an admirer. In full: “Thank you for your very sweet note.” In fine con

TNS signed “K. Hepburn,” one page, 5.5 x 8.5, personal letterhead, November 6, 1990. Brief note of thanks to an admirer. In full: “Thank you for your

Pearl-finish 8 x 10 photo, signed and inscribed in black ink “To Tugar, All best wishes, Bill Holden.” Some light contrast to last name of signature a

Three different glossy 10 x 8 20th Century Fox promotional photos of Hunter for A Streetcar Named Desire, two with Vivien Leigh and one with Marlon Br

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Kitt against a bright white background, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition.

Ink signature, “Lillie Langtry,” on an off-white 2.75 x 1.75 slip. Double-matted with a magazine photo to an overall size of 8.25 x 13. In fine condit

Two glossy 8 x 10 photos of Luke, each signed and inscribed in blue felt tip or white ink, with Luke adding the name of the film, “Gremlins,” to one.

Vintage matte-finish 7.25 x 9.25 bust portrait of MacDonald, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Worth J. Elliott, Sincerely, Jeanette MacDonald

Glossy 10 x 8 photo of the pair in the 1941 romantic comedy New York Town, signed and inscribed in blue and black ink, “To Matt—Fred MacMurray” and “T

One of the last of the great romantic actors in the United States (1857–1907), he achieved fame in the late 1800s for portrayals of various Shakespear

Three personal checks from 1973–1974, 6 x 2.75, each filled out and signed in blue or black ballpoint, “Zeppo Marx.” In fine condition, with light han

Glossy 10 x 8 photo of Mature seated and smoking a cigarette, signed in black felt tip in the wide upper margin, “Vic Mature.” In fine condition, with

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 20th Century Fox publicity photo of McDowall from very early in his career, signed and inscribed in blue fountain pen “To Eileen

Matte-finish 8 x 10 photo by Chris Alexander, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “To Walter, Best wishes, Ethel Merman.” In fine condition, with

Color glossy 10 x 8 photo of a Lone Ranger poster, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip, “To Matthew: ‘Hi Yo Silver Away,’ Clayton Moore, Lone Ranger