RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document, and Autograph Auction

TLS signed “K. Hep,” one page, 5.75 x 7.5, personal letterhead, January 20, 1988. Letter to Robert Raymond of the Council of Fashion Designers of Amer

TLS, one page, 6.25 x 9, personal letterhead, January 19, 1960. Letter to a Swedish admirer. In full: “Thank you very much for your most considerate l

Ballpoint signatures of 35 Hollywood film personalities on a gray 10.75 x 14 guest book page from the Beverly Hills home of actor Clifton Webb. Page i

Great collection of 41 signatures of golden-era actors and directors on two 11 x 14 sheets (one signed on both sides), dated July 1, 1950, including:

Original brad-bound script for episode 179 of I Love Lucy entitled The Ricardos Dedicate a Statue, 8.5 x 11, 48 pages, listing the cast, extras, and s

Ballpoint signatures of Buster Keaton, Paul Newman, Kate Smith, and Tom Ewell on an off-white 8.5 x 11 sheet, also signed on the reverse by Gene Krupa

Vintage matte-finish 7 x 5 photo of the pair posing side-by-side, signed and inscribed in the lower border in fountain pen, “Hello Bernadine! Stan Lau

TLS, one page, 5.5 x 3.25, February 20, 1962. Letter to an admirer. In part: “No, I was never too interested in the art of ‘Pool,’ it had no appeal fo

TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, Oceana Apartment Hotel letterhead, January 10, 1959. Response to an admirer. In part: “Interesting to know that the L&am...

DS, one page both sides, 8.5 x 14, May 8, 1963. Standard William Morris Agency exclusive contract in which Lawford agrees to be represented by the fir

Vintage matte-finish 4.5 x 3 photo of the Hollywood couple, signed in fountain pen, “Vivien Leigh” and “L. Olivier.” Closely trimmed edges (affecting

Playbill from London’s Phoenix Theatre’s 1954 performance of The Sleeping Prince, 5.25 x 8.25, signed on the first page in blue and black ink by Olivi

Glossy 4.5 x 7 photo of Leigh in a magnificent gown, signed and inscribed in the lower border in blue ballpoint, “Jose Klizss, All my best wishes, Viv

TLS signed “All my best wishes to M., Vivien Leigh,” one page, 6.25 x 8, personal letterhead, May 12, 1959. Letter to a friend. In part: “I am afraid

AQS in French on an off-white 7.75 x 5 sheet. Marceau pens a thought on his profession. In full (translated): “Through the ages, from the Middle Ages

Extremely early vintage matte-finish 5 x 7 photo of McFarland at the outset of his Our Gang career, adorably signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To

TLS signed “Lee,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Monte Walsh letterhead, September 22, 1969. Letter to David Ballantine. In part: “You are going to think I am fu

Marilyn Monroe Productions, Inc., business check, 8.5 x 3, filled out in type and signed by Monroe, payable to Hedda Rosten for $65.85, November 4, 19

Felt tip signatures of Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Eric Idle, Michael Palin, Terry Gilliam, and Terry Jones on individual off-white cards. All are do

Vintage fountain pen signature, “Basil Rathbone,” on an off-white 3.75 x 2.5 slip. Subtle overall foxing and slight spreading to ink, otherwise fine c

Talented and prolific character actor (1902–1973) with great comic timing who appeared in hundreds of films, best remembered as Birmingham Brown, Char

Bold fountain pen signature, “Will Rogers,” on an off-white 3.25 x 1.75 card. Handsomely double-matted and framed with a portrait to an overall size o

Autograph note, unsigned, on a 4.75 x 3 sheet with “With compliments of Peter Sellers,” printed in the center, no date. Short note to John Cleese and

One-of-a-kind red Christmas card, 8 x 5.5 closed, bearing a hand-painted Christmas tree with gold streaks and the words “Merry Christmas” on the front

Vintage fountain pen signatures, “3 Stooges, Moe,” “Larry,” and “Curly” on an off-white album page. Double-suede-matted and framed with a photo of the

DS, two pages both sides, 8 x 10, August 20, 1940. Agreement between Tracy and Loew’s Incorporated in which he approves “the use of my name and voice

Desirable twice-signed DS, four pages, 8 x 10.75, May 1, 1953. Statement of financial condition of Welles, which lists his employment as “Independent

Collection of six items signed by cast members of The Wizard of Oz. Signers are: Frank Morgan (signature), Ray Bolger (pencil signature), Jack Haley (

Three entertainment documents, dated between 1933 and 1956: a general release document from Decca Records signed by Ray Bolger; a Samuel Goldwyn, Inc.

ALS signed “Billie,” two pages, 8.25 x 10.75, personal letterhead, no date. Letter to “Sam.” In part: “You ruined me at Joans saying M. G. M. said it

DS, three pages, 8.5 x 12.75, September 8, 1932. Agreement between Billie Burke and Henry Duffy for her to “render her services as an actress…in the d

Bank check, 6 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Garland, payable to The Chase Manhattan Bank for £1012.10, July 30, 1964. Expected ...

DS, three pages, 8.5 x 11, May 13, 1950. Agreement between Burke and CBS for her to appear on an episode of The Ed Wynn Show on May 25, 1950, in excha

Glossy 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Michele, with love, Natalie Wood.” A few edge and corner tip creas

ALS in pencil, signed “Flo,” two pages, 7 x 10, Century Theatre letterhead, no date but circa 1916. Letter to his partner Charles Dillingham, scolding

Four signed photos: vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Estelle Parsons, signed and inscribed in fountain pen; vintage matte-finish 2.5 x 3.5 candid photo

Collection of nine vintage ink and pencil signatures of Academy Award winners on individual cards and album pages. Signers are: Elizabeth Taylor (ins)

Collections of 65 vintage ink and pencil signatures on 39 album pages, with some signatures back to back. Signers include: Danny Kaye, Joan Fontaine,

Collection of 77 vintage fountain pen and pencil signatures on individual album pages, cards, and slips, some with small photos attached. Signers incl

Collection of 15 glossy 8 x 10 photos of various actors and actresses, each signed by the person pictured, many inscribed to Paula or Ira Klaw, includ

Collection of 15 glossy 8 x 10 photos of various actors and actresses, each signed by the person pictured, many inscribed to Paula or Ira Klaw, includ

Collection of 40 photos, the vast majority 8 x 10 or 10 x 8, each signed in felt tip by the actor or actress pictured, including: Edie Adams (ins), Jo

Choice vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Arness in his famous role as Gunsmoke’s Matt Dillon, boldly signed and inscribed against the light backgro

Three personal checks, dated between 1952 and 1956, one signed by the comedienne, “Lucille Ball Arnaz,” one by her husband, “Desi Arnaz,” and one by h

Color satin-finish 20 x 16 photo of Batman and Robin, signed in black felt tip, “Adam West” and “Burt Ward, ‘Robin.’” In fine condition, with a JSA la

Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Brice as Baby Snooks, signed in fountain pen, “Sincerely, Fanny Brice 1940.” In fine condition, with a light vert

Glossy 7.5 x 9.5 photo of Cantor in a serious pose with his hands clasped in front, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “To John, all good wishes,

Collection of six similar DSs between comedians and ASCAP, all from 1975–76, each signed by a different comedian. Signers are: Jimmy Durante, Phil Sil

Collection of eight similar DSs between comedians and ASCAP, all from 1975–76, each signed by a different comedian. Signers are: Redd Foxx, Jerry Lewi

Personal check, 8.25 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Costello, payable to Santa Fe Railroad for $449.19, January 4, 1945. Encapsulated i