RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document and Autograph Auction

Attractive vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Taylor in a polka-dot dress, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To John, My very best wishes to yo

Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Taylor holding a single flower, signed in blue felt tip, “Best Wishes, Elizabeth Taylor.” Overall surface rubbing, otherw

Outstanding vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Temple as a young actress, nicely signed in fountain pen. In fine condition.

Rugged matte-finish 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “Glenn—Season’s Greetings, Duke, John Wayne 1974.” In fin

Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Wayne as he appeared in the classic 1953 John Farrow–directed western Hondo, striding through the desert with his

American character actress (1880–1962). In 1939, after a well-regarded stage career and a string of small, often uncredited movie parts, Blandick land

Acclaimed director of Ossessione, Death in Venice, and The Damned (1906–1976). Scarce matte-finish 5.25 x 3.25 photo of Visconti seated at his desk, s

Bank check, 6 x 2.75, filled out in type and signed by Welles, payable to Western Costume Co. for $57.20, July 16, 1957. In fine condition, with expec

Five glossy photos taken from a 1974 press kit for the film, four 8 x 10 and one 10 x 8, consisting of a group cast photo signed in various color felt

Collection of 10 photos of various finishes, approximately 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, each signed and inscribed in ink by the actor pictured. Signers are: Joh

Collection of 12 photos of various finishes, approximately 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, each signed and inscribed in ink by the actress pictured. Signers are: L

Lovely glossy 8 x 10 photo of Annabella reclining in a fancy sofa, signed and inscribed in black ink in French. A slight vertical crease to the right

Actor (1890–1973) best remembered for his role as adventurer/filmmaker Carl Denham in the 1933 classic King Kong and its sequel, Son of Kong. Classy v

Vintage glossy 8 x 9.75 photo of Astaire and Joan Crawford in Dancing Lady, signed and inscribed in green fountain pen, “To Harry Wilkinson—All best w

Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Bernice Corrado, sincerely, Mary Astor 1927.” A few st

Program page, trimmed to a size of 5 x 7.25, for an appearance at the London Palladium, signed in black ballpoint, “Love, Josephine 1974.” In fine con

ALS, one page, 8 x 8, no date. Brief letter of thanks to an admirer. In full: “I hope you like the photos and I thank you so much for the beautiful st

Vintage matte-finish 13.5 x 10.5 Robert Richee photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Syd from Tallulah Bankhead.” Photo is affixed to 16 x

Pretty color 11 x 14 laser print close-up photo, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.

Very early vintage 3.5 x 5.25 deckle-edge postcard photo, signed in fountain pen. In fine condition, with a couple scattered light creases to backgrou

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Bardot in a black mini-skirt and thigh-high boots, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition.

Original signed felt tip sketch of a flower on an off-white 4.75 x 7.75 card, signed and inscribed in French to “Gerard,” and dated 1999. In fine cond

Semi-glossy 11 x 14 head-and-shoulders photo, signed in blue felt tip, “M. Baryshnikov.” In fine condition, with scattered surface creases and impress

Program for the Baryshnikov & Co. Performance at the Sundome in Arizona on July 3, 1985, 6 x 9, signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint, “M....

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Baryshnikov in costume as The Nutcracker, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition.

Cardstock 8 x 10 publicity photo, signed in the lower border in blue felt tip, “Best wishes, Alan Bates.” In fine condition, with scattered creases.

TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.75, personal letterhead, July 23, 1962. Letter to Mr. Lichter in response to a request for a statement to include in a sympos

DS, one page, 8.5 x 13.75, December 15, 1932. Agreement between Bergen and the Jersey Boulevard Corporation for him to “present his certain act under

Vintage matte-finish 10.25 x 13.25 three-quarter-length portrait of Bergner with her arms crossed, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Mr. Charl

Short ALS in French, one page, 4 x 5, black-bordered stationery letterhead, no date. Brief untranslated letter to an unidentified recipient. In fine c

Three pretty satin-finish 8 x 10 photos of a younger Bisset posing outdoors, each signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition.

Forgotten baritone performer (1897–1943) who was one of the first African-American actors to gain regular employment on Broadway. Vintage matte-finish

Vintage glossy 7.5 x 9.75 United Artists promotional photo for Stand-In, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “For Dorothy, My very best always, Joan

Vintage matte-finish 5.75 x 12.25 mounted full-length photo of Bordoni by Apeda of New York, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Georges and Oli

Choice vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders portrait of Brice, signed in fountain pen, “Best wishes, Fanny Brice.” In fine condition.

Six glossy photos of British actors and actresses, approximately 8 x 10, each signed in ink by the subject. Signers are: Ian Hunter, Tom Courtenay, Ra

Very early DS, one page both sides, 8.5 x 13, August 21, 1951. Contract between Brooks and the William Morris Agency in which he agrees to be represen

Signed book: With Powder on My Nose. First edition. NY: Coward-McCann, Inc., 1959. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.75 x 8.5, 249 pages. Signed and inscr

Color glossy 8 x 10 photo, nicely signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition.

Bank check, 5.75 x 2.5, filled out and signed by Burton, payable to Hillcrest Motor Co. for $26.34, December 30, 1952. In fine condition, with expecte

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Carson on The Tonight Show set, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “For Heather, Best wishes, Johnny Carson.” In very good

Ballpoint signature, “Salutation de Charles Chaplin,” on an off-white 5 x 2.25 slip, with a collector’s pencil notation along bottom edge. In very goo

Terrific vintage glossy 8 x 10 study of Chatterton in profile, signed in fountain pen, “Sincerely, Ruth Chatterton.” Blindstamped in the lower left by

Glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Marcia Mosess—It’s so nice to be remembered. I thank you, Marcia, for your sweet word

Lovely pearl-finish 8 x 10 photo of Colbert in a dazzling gown, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “With all my best wishes to Al Steiman, Claude

Film, stage, radio, and television actor (1889–1965), he played Lieutenant Tragg in the long-running Perry Mason TV series. Vintage glossy 7.75 x 9.75

Three checks: personal check filled out and signed by Jack Benny, payable to J. F. Hubbard for “exactly thirty-nine cents,” February 13, 1969, includi

Color-tinted vintage matte-finish 8.5 x 10.75 portrait of Cooper, prominently signed in fountain pen. A couple noticeable creases to the left side and

Choice vintage matte-finish 3.5 x 5.5 bust portrait of Coward in a handsome suit and tie, signed in fountain pen. Bears a collector’s date notation to

Color limited edition 24 x 30 poster entitled ‘Flash Gordon,’ numbered 679/1500, signed in black felt tip. Scattered light creasing, few tears along e