RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document, and Autograph Auction

Actor (1853–1937) best remembered today for portraying Sherlock Holmes on stage and in a 1916 silent film. His portrayal of Holmes helped create the m

TLS signed “Betty,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, postmarked September 12, 1951. Letter to an admirer. In part: “Thanks for your complim

Attractive vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo of Grable smiling, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Don—With kind thoughts an

Highly influential dancer and choreographer (1894–1991) and creator of over 150 ballets. Glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo for Graham’s Acrobats of God, s

Beautiful glossy 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo of the Academy Award-winning actress, signed in black ink, “Love, Gloria Grahame.” In fine condition.

Color glossy 10 x 13 photo of the Happy Days cast, signed in black felt tip by Henry Winkler, Donny Most, Erin Moran, Tom Bosley, Anson Williams, Mari

Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Hart in one of his classic cowboy costumes, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “For Kelly, from Bill Hart.” Af

Ballpoint signature and inscription, “To Toni, Rita Hayworth,” on an off-white 5.25 x 4.5 album page. In fine condition, with a dark thumbprint to the

Australian dancer, actor, theatre director, and choreographer (1909–1986). Matte-finish 7.5 x 9.5 close-up photo of Helpmann, signed in black felt tip

Great color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Henson and a gaggle of Muppets, signed in the lower border in green felt tip. Accompanied by a pre-printed letter o

Scarce pairing of vintage circa 1941 fountain pen signatures and inscriptions, “To Jo Jo, Best Wishes, Katharine Hepburn” and “To Jo-Jo—with my best w

Color satin-finish 10.5 x 13.5 photo of Heston from The Ten Commandments, signed in person in black felt tip. Nicely double-matted and framed to an ov

Three glossy photos of Hoffman in his Academy Award-nominated roles (The Graduate, Midnight Cowboy, and Kramer vs. Kramer), each signed in black ink o

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of the pair hugging each other, signed in black felt tip, “Bob Hope” and in blue felt tip, “Good luck! Dorothy Lamour.” In fine co

Gorgeous and crystal-clear vintage glossy 10.5 x 13 portrait of Hudson in profile, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To the two J.’s—Always &am...

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 Paramount Pictures publicity photo of Lamour, signed in fountain pen, “Dottie Lamour.” Scattered surface creases and cracks to e

Vintage matte-finish 5 x 7 head-and-shoulders photo by Maurice Seymour, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Lila, Best wishes to you, Hal Le Roy

Distinguished actor (1907–1952) who pioneered roles for African Americans on stage and in film. A vocal civil rights activist, he found himself on the

Collection of five glossy 8 x 10 photos of Loren wearing various lingerie, each signed in blue or black felt tip. In fine condition.

Jaw-dropping vintage glossy 8.5 x 11 photo of Mansfield in a busty top, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Harry, All my best, Jayne Mansfield.

Ballpoint signatures, “Dean Martin,” “Jerry Lewis,” and “Joe DiMaggio,” on the reverse of an off-white 5.5 x 3.5 drink card from Club 500 in Atlantic

Glossy 10 x 8 20th Century Fox promotional photo for Death Hunt, signed in black felt tip, “Best wishes, Lee Marvin.” In fine condition.

Personal business account check, 8.5 x 3.5, filled out in type and signed by Marx, “Zeppo Marx,” payable to The Prescription Ctr for $31.67, September

Louis B. Mayer Studios business check, 8.25 x 3.5, filled out in type and signed by Mayer, “L. B. Mayer,” payable to J. W. Robinson Co. for $144.44, O

Intense matte-finish 4.75 x 6.5 photo of Mifune as he appeared in Red Beard, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. Produced in 1965, Red Beard

Photographer (1929–2005) known for his images of Monroe. Lovely 7 x 10 cardstock photo of Monroe wearing pearls, signed and lengthily inscribed on the

Vintage matte-finish 7.5 x 9.5 photo of Morgan with her hand to her chest, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “Helen M, To Allan.” In very good con

Vintage matte-finish 11 x 14 photo of an illustrated likeness of Murray, signed and inscribed in red fountain pen, “Happy Christmas to Mr. and Mrs. La

Ten items: document regarding Fade Out—Fade In, 1965, signed in blue ballpoint by Jule Styne, Adolph Green, Lester Osterman, and Betty Comden; vintage

Two State of California income tax forms, each one page both sides, 8 x 3.5, July 26, 1940, one signed “Fayard Nicholas” and the other “Harold J. Nich

Glossy 10 x 8 Paramount promotional photo for Chinatown, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition.

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Nureyev in costume, signed in blue felt tip, “R. Nureyev.” Some scattered light creases and surface impressions, and a couple o

Vintage matte-finish 10.5 x 13.5 photo of Pangborn in his typically dapper attire, signed in fountain pen, “Franklin Pangborn, 1933.” Also bears the p

Russian-born prima ballerina (1881–1931) who won international fame for her exquisite interpretations of classical roles. Vintage glossy 3.25 x 5.25 p

Youthful vintage glossy 8 x 10 Paramount publicity photo of Perkins as a 24-year-old actor in 1956, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Allan—be

Vintage matte-finish 10.5 x 13.5 photo of Pickford in a black hat and overcoat, signed in fountain pen, “Yours sincerely, Mary Pickford.” In very good

Glossy 7.75 x 9.75 head-and-shoulders publicity photo of Radner, prominently signed in red felt tip. Matted and framed to an overall size of 12 x 15.

Live From New York album signed on the front cover in red felt tip. In fine condition. The record is included.

Handsome vintage matte-finish 9.5 x 11.75 photo of Rathbone with a cigarette in his hand, thoughtfully signed and inscribed against his light pants in

Distinguished French director (1894–1979) whose 1939 classic Rules of the Game takes a place among the most acclaimed films ever made. DS, one page, 8

British actress (1892–1972) who won an Academy Award for her performance in The VIPs. Uncommon glossy 3.25 x 5.25 head-and-shoulders photo of Rutherfo

Handsome vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo, neatly signed in fountain pen, “Sincerely, Robert Ryan.” In fine condition, with a stra

DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, March 21, 1950. Agreement between Skelton and MGM in which they comply with his “desire to obtain two scripts of our photoplay

Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Spielberg holding one of his many awards, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition. Originally obtained in person by NY

Vintage fountain pen signature and inscription, “To Ted, Best wishes, Elizabeth Taylor,” on an off-white 5.75 x 3.25 lightly-lined album page. Toned t

Choice glossy 8 x 10 photo of Truffaut at a party in New York, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip in French to “Diane.” A press caption is affixed

Two photos: vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Vera-Ellen seated with her long legs extended, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Joan, I wish you h

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of a drenched Weissmuller, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition.

Vintage fountain pen signature, “Orson Welles,” on an off-white 5.75 x 3.75 album page. A light block of toning from previous display and a few finger

Two personal checks, 8.25 x 3, both dated 1976, filled out in type and signed by West, “Mae West.” In fine condition, with expected bank stamps.

Six Lake Pillsbury Properties business checks, all dated 1967–1968, each filled out in type and signed by Haley. In fine condition, with expected stam

Crisp vintage fountain pen signature and inscription, “To Jo-Jo, Best regards, Frank Morgan,” on an off-white 6 x 4 album page. In fine condition. Acc

Scarce fountain pen signature, “G. C. Alexander,” on an off-white 4.75 x 1 slip clipped from an album page. Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/DNA authenti

Rare color 30 x 23 on-site fight poster for the January 28, 1974, fight between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier at Madison Square Garden, signed in silve

Color 23 x 29 on-site fight poster for the September 29, 1977, bout between Ali and Ernie Shavers at Madison Square Garden, signed in black felt tip b

Fantastic color 10.75 x 16.25 poster showing Ali in a full-length pugilistic pose, folding out from the inside cover of the May 1965 issue of Boxing I

Large and highly desirable AQS on an 11.75 x 8.5 manila folder, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Mike, from Muhammad Ali, Three time Heavy

Huge satin-finish 29 x 23.5 photo of Ali standing over a fallen Sonny Liston, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip and dated 2008. Double-matted to a

Print, 14 x 18, of Ali draped in a towel, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “To Jim & Marty, Muhammad Ali, Jan 17–80.” Also signed in penc...

Collection of seven uncommon signatures of Hall of Famers on individual slips and cards, including: Tris Speaker, Herb Pennock, Frank Baker, Harry Hei

Collection of three official Majestic replica baseball jerseys, with sewn on letters and numbers, each signed in black felt tip or silver ink by a maj

Fountain pen signatures of Jim Bottomley, Nelson Fox, and Mickey Cochrane (ins) on individual 5.5 x 3.25 government postcards. All are encapsulated in

Collection of 12 replica basketball jerseys, most with sewn on letters and numbers, each signed in felt tip or ink by a major basketball star, includi

Impressive collection of approximately 90 items, primarily consisting of vintage signed photos as well as a few letters and documents, each signed by

Uncommon color 7.75 x 10.5 magazine photo of Clemente in his Pittsburgh Pirates hat, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “To Dick, Best Wishes, Ro

Vintage 2.25 x 3.25 clipped program photo of Cobb in his uniform, signed in fountain pen. In fine condition, with a repaired tear to bottom edge, not

Choice fountain pen signature, “Ty Cobb, June-11-27,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 album page. Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/DNA authentication holder. I

ALS, signed “Jim Corbett,” two pages, 5.25 x 6.5, Mrs. Jas. J. Corbett letterhead, January 16, 1931. Letter addressed to “My dear Mayor,” in part: “Re

Collection of nine replica football jerseys, with sewn on letters and numbers, each signed on the number on the back in felt tip or ink by a major foo

Collection of five replica football jerseys, with sewn on letters and numbers, each signed on the number on the back in black felt tip by a major foot

Collection of 20 color 4 x 6 Goal Line Art cards, limited to 5000, each signed by the Hall of Famer pictured, including: Herb Adderley, Lem Barney, Ha

Superlative circa late 1930s matte-finish 8 x 10 George Burke portrait of Foxx kneeling on the field in his Boston Red Sox uniform, gorgeously signed

Ballpoint signature, “Jimmie Foxx,” on an off-white 3.25 x 2 slip clipped from an article about baseball. Nicely archivally double-matted and framed w

Game-used warm-up shirt from Jordan’s final season with the Chicago Bulls in 1998. Pullover jersey, with “Chicago,” sewn on the front, and a small bul

Frazier’s personal Pennsylvania driver’s license, 3,25 x 2, with an expiration date of January 13, 2005, printed with his personal information, photo,

Three parquet floor sections, all appearing to be game-used pieces from the players’ home arenas, measuring between 4 x 3 and 6 x 6, individually sign

Appealing color limited edition 39 x 22 print showing illustrated portraits of Wilt Chamberlain, Jerry West, Magic Johnson, Elgin Baylor, and Kareem A

Lowe’s game-used official Russell Athletic gray Boston Red Sox away jersey from the 2002 season, with sewn on letters and numbers, featuring “Boston”

Scarce glossy 7.25 x 8.5 promotional photo of Mantle taken for Batter-Up Pancakes in 1956, beautifully signed and inscribed in fountain pen against th

Matte-finish 10 x 8 candid photo of Robinson in his later years, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Barbara, with best wishes. It was good me

Remy’s game-used official McAulliffe gray Boston Red Sox away uniform from the 1978 season, consisting of both his jersey and pants. The jersey featur

Fountain pen signature, “Sincerely, Babe Ruth,” on an off-white 3.5 x 1.5 card. Also signed later by the young lady crowned Miss America in 1951, “Bes

Unique glossy 4.75 x 3.25 candid photo of Ruth traveling in a rickshaw, neatly signed on the left side in fountain pen. Scattered creases (most notice

DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, October 16, 1940. Unissued 1940 World’s Fair Academy of Sport attendance certificate, which reads, in part: “This is to Certif

Schumacher’s game-worn official red mesh Puma Mannheim ‘Spiel des Herzens’ jersey, signed on both the front and back in black felt tip by Schumacher.

Collection of 56 ink and felt tip signatures of various sports stars on individual cards, slips, and album pages, with almost all of the signers addin

Boxer known as the ‘Boston Strong Boy’ (1858–1918) recognized as the last heavyweight champion of bare-knuckle boxing under the London Prize Ring Rule

ALS signed “Bill,” one page, lightly-lined both sides, 5 x 8, November 1, 1949. Letter written from prison to his protege, Bratto Anderson, and his mo

Official Spalding National League (Frick) baseball signed in fountain pen on the sweet spot. In very good condition, with scattered surface loss affec

ALS signed “Glenn S. Warner,” two pages, 8.5 x 11, Council on Athletics, Temple University letterhead, May 6, 1935. Letter to a friend. In part: &qu...

Vintage glossy 9.5 x 7.5 photo of Williams and DiMaggio posing together at Fenway Park, presented in its original 13.5 x 10.5 mat, signed and inscribe

Choice fountain pen signature, “Lewis Hack Wilson,” on an off-white 3.25 x .75 clipped slip. Attractively triple-matted and framed with a photo of Wil

Limited edition color glossy 15 x 19 photo of Woods raising his fist in the air after winning the 2001 Masters, numbered 308/500, signed in blue felt

Exceptional glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo of the longtime Red Sox owner, signed and inscribed in white ink, “Best wishes to John Orlando, from Tom Yaw

Sports Illustrated magazine, dated February 4, 1974, with an image of Ali in the ring against Joe Frazier, signed in black felt tip. Matted and framed

Ballpoint signature, “Muhammad Ali, Jan 25–85,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card, with Ali adding a small happy face underneath his signature. In fine condi

Issue of Louisville Magazine from January 1992, honoring Ali’s 50th birthday, 8 x 10.75, 56 pages, signed on the front cover in black felt tip, “Muham

Glossy 10 x 8 press photo of Ali and longtime friend Larry Townsend in 1975, signed and inscribed later in blue felt tip, “To Larry, from Muhammad Ali

Official 1973 Baltimore Orioles yearbook, 8.25 x 10.75, 68 pages, signed throughout by 29 members of the team, including: Earl Weaver, Jim Palmer, Bro

Collection of seven signatures on individual cards. Signers are: Sandy Koufax, Hank Greenberg, Dave Bancroft, Amos Strunk, Paddy Livingston, Eddie Rom