RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document and Autograph Auction

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