RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document, and Autograph Auction

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Headquartered in Boston’s North End, RR Auction is a globally recognized and trusted source for rare documents, manuscripts, autographs, and historic artifacts. Since its inception in 1980, RR has achieved countless record-setting prices in over 425 successful sales, including Truman Capote’s hand-notated manuscript for Breakfast at Tiffany’s for over $300,000, President Kennedy’s 1963 convertible for $318,000, and a pair of Bonnie and Clyde’s guns for over $500,000. Internationally known and frequently featured in all media outlets—with appearances on NBC’s Today Show, CBS This Morning, Fox News, the New York Times Sunday Magazine, and the London Times—RR Auction prides itself on selling authentic material, thoroughly examined by in-house experts and third-party authenticators, to uphold the guarantee of authenticity. With a stunning full-color print catalog and a massive online presence, RR Auction’s nearly four decades of business continue to grow, achieving record prices for clients around the world.
ALS - Autograph Letter Signed
ANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
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Groucho Marx826 - Groucho Marx
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Vintage pearl-finish 10 x 8 MGM publicity photo of Groucho, Harpo, and Chico sporting cowboy hats for their film Go West, signed later in black felt t
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Anna Pavlova827 - Anna Pavlova
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Russian-born prima ballerina (1881–1931) who won international fame for her exquisite interpretations of classical roles. Vintage semi-glossy 5.25 x 4
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Marilyn Monroe828 - Marilyn Monroe
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Original glossy 10 x 8 photo of Monroe in her famous sparkling cocktail dress entertaining troops in 1954, with one person adjusting something on her
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Rat Pack829 - Rat Pack
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Cocktail napkin from the Sands Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, 4.75 x 4.75, signed on the reverse in blue ballpoint by Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Paul Robeson830 - Paul Robeson
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ALS, one page, 6.25 x 8, February 9, 1928. Letter to an admirer. In part: “Thank you so much for including me in the list of your famous people. I am
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Lillian Russell831 - Lillian Russell
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Actress and singer (1860–1922) who became one of the most famous performers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Lovely vintage glossy 8.25 x 12
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Elizabeth Taylor832 - Elizabeth Taylor
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Gorgeous vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Taylor in a strapless top, circa 1950–51, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “To Howard—Best wishes
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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J. Willis Sayre Collection833 - J. Willis Sayre Collection
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James Willis Sayre (1877–1963) was a Seattle arts critic and journalist who specialized in music and theatre. Impressive collection of items from the
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Gloria Swanson834 - Gloria Swanson
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Vintage glossy 10 x 8 Paramount promotional photo from Sunset Boulevard, signed and inscribed later in black felt tip, “‘Max, I’m ready for my close u
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Three Stooges: Moe Howard835 - Three Stooges: Moe Howard
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ALS signed “Moe Howard,” one page, 5.25 x 8.5, illustrated Three Stooges letterhead, no date. Letter to a fan. In part: “Upon my return from an extend
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Three Stooges: Shemp Howard836 - Three Stooges: Shemp Howard
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Vintage pencil signature and inscription, “‘To Elvira’ Best wishes, Shemp Howard,” on a light blue 5.5 x 4.5 album page. In fine condition. Accompanie
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Rudolph Valentino837 - Rudolph Valentino
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Dashing vintage glossy 8 x 10 portrait of Valentino with an open shirt, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Mrs. Elinore Sayre, with best wishes
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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John Wayne838 - John Wayne
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Matte-finish 7.25 x 9.25 photo of Wayne from Rio Lobo, affixed to an 8 x 10 mount, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “Good luck Bill, John Wayne
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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John Wayne839 - John Wayne
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Fairly early vintage fountain pen signature and inscription, “Good luck Jack, John Wayne,” on a 5 x 2 album page. Attractively double-cloth-matted and
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Wolfman: Curt Siodmak840 - Wolfman: Curt Siodmak
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Novelist and screenwriter (1902-2000) known for writing horror and sci-fi films, most notably The Wolf Man and Donovan’s Brain. Uncommon glossy 8 x 10
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Florenz Ziegfeld841 - Florenz Ziegfeld
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TLS signed in pencil, one page, 6.25 x 7, personal letterhead, February 4, 1920. Letter to Jane Fairbanks, mother of twin actresses Madeline and Mario
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Florenz Ziegfeld842 - Florenz Ziegfeld
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Six telegrams sent by Ziegfeld to Mark Hellinger in 1930, regarding the possibility of Gladys Glad (Hellinger's wife and a former Ziegfeld Folli...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Blow: Johnny Depp845 - Blow: Johnny Depp
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This red and yellow tropical print short-sleeve, button-front shirt was worn by Johnny Depp in his portrayal of the character George Jung in the 2001
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Catch Me If You Can: Christopher Walken846 - Catch Me If You Can: Christopher Walken
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This costume was worn by the character Frank Abagnale Sr., portrayed by actor Christopher Walken, in the 2002 motion picture Catch Me If You Can, star
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Chinatown: Jack Nicholson847 - Chinatown: Jack Nicholson
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Nicholson’s screen-worn suit from his role as Jake Gittes in the 1974 film Chinatown, worn during the scene in which his nose was slashed by henchman
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Estimate : 30,000.00 - 40,000.00
 
 
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