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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Rolling Stones: Ronnie Wood902 - Rolling Stones: Ronnie Wood
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Color limited edition 42.5 x 31.25 lithograph entitled ‘Decades 50s,’ featuring images of James Dean, Marlon Brando, and Elvis Presley, numbered 103/2
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Frank Sinatra903 - Frank Sinatra
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ANS signed “Francis Albert,” one page, 4.5 x 3.25, no date. Short note to to movie producer Arthur Hornblow and his wife Leanora, with Sinatra’s greet
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Frank Sinatra904 - Frank Sinatra
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Sterling silver plate given as a Christmas gift to movie producer Arthur Hornblow by Frank Sinatra. Plate measures 6? in diameter and is engraved in t
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Frank Sinatra905 - Frank Sinatra
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Silver-plated collector’s Christmas bell, given by Sinatra to movie producer Arthur Hornblow and his wife. Circular bell, stamped on the bottom, “Wall
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Bruce Springsteen906 - Bruce Springsteen
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Annotated lyrics for Springsteen’s song, ‘Long Time Comin’,’ one page, 8.5 x 11, done for the final draft printed on the 1998 Tracks box set booklet.
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Thin Lizzy908 - Thin Lizzy
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Black Rose: A Rock Legend album signed on the back cover in black ballpoint by Phil Lynott, Brian Downey, Scott Gorham, and Gary Moore. In very good c
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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U2909 - U2
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‘I Will Follow’ 45 rpm record sleeve, signed on the front cover in blue and black ballpoint by Bono adding “81,” Edge, and Adam , and signed
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Stevie Ray Vaughan910 - Stevie Ray Vaughan
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Glossy 8 x 10 Epic Records publicity photo, quickly signed in black felt tip by Vaughan. In fine condition, with a few scattered trivial surface dings
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Frank Zappa911 - Frank Zappa
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DS, one page both sides, 8.5 x 11, September 10, 1974, signed on the front of the page by Zappa. Agreement for Zappa and the Mothers of Invention to p
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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The Who912 - The Who
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Red-bodied Epiphone SG electric guitar, signed on the pearloid pickguard in black felt tip by Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend, and on an after-show p
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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The Who913 - The Who
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Vintage ink signatures, “To Ruth, Love, Roger Daltrey, The Who,” and “To Ruthie, John Entwistle (The Who),” on individual album pages; pencil signatur
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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ABBA914 - ABBA
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Super Trooper album signed on the front cover in various color felt tip by Benny Andersson, Agnetha Faltskog, Frida Lyngstad, and Bjorn Ulvaeus. In ve
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Louis Armstrong915 - Louis Armstrong
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Choice glossy 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo of Armstrong holding his trumpet and enthusiastically smiling, signed and inscribed on the reverse in blue ball
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Louis Armstrong and Van Heflin916 - Louis Armstrong and Van Heflin
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Fountain pen signatures and inscription, “To Georgiana, Best wishes, Louis Armstrong, Satchmo” and “Van Heflin,” on an off-white 5.5 x 7.75 album page
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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The Band: Robertson and Helm917 - The Band: Robertson and Helm
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Glossy 10 x 8 Capitol records group publicity photo, signed in black felt tip by Robbie Robertson; and a book page from a Billboard artist’s compilati
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Beach Boys: Dennis and Brian Wilson918 - Beach Boys: Dennis and Brian Wilson
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Two signed photos, taken from a program or album insert. An 8.5 x 11 photo of Dennis Wilson, signed in blue ballpoint; and a 9 x 12 profile photo of B
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Beatles: Dhani Harrison919 - Beatles: Dhani Harrison
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Professional musician (born 1978) and only child of George and Olivia Harrison. Cream-colored Fender Stratocaster, serial no. CGF1310351, signed on t
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Beatles: Ringo and Barbara Bach Starr920 - Beatles: Ringo and Barbara Bach Starr
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Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Starr and Bach attending a presentation of Love, signed in black felt tip, “Ringo,” and in silver ink by Barbara Bach. In
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Jeff Beck921 - Jeff Beck
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Vintage handbill for upcoming concerts at the Corn Exchange, featuring upcoming appearances by The Troggs, The Kinks, and The Moody Blues, signed and
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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The Bee Gees922 - The Bee Gees
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‘Alone’ single CD signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb, with one adding a brief inscription at the top. In fi
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Tony Bennett923 - Tony Bennett
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I Left My Heart in San Francisco album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with small spot of soiling to top right of front
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Irving Berlin924 - Irving Berlin
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Uncommon bank check, 6 x 3, filled out and signed by Berlin, payable to Frank Schneider for $50, December 24, 1925. In fine condition, with expected c
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Leonard Bernstein925 - Leonard Bernstein
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Pearl-finish 9.25 x 7.75 photo of Bernstein involved in a discussion during a rehearsal, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with slightly tr
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Bon Jovi926 - Bon Jovi
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The Circle CD/DVD deluxe set signed on the front cover of the booklet in silver ink by Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, Tico , and David Bryan. I
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Boston927 - Boston
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Self-titled debut album signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Brad Delp, adding “Keep rockin’!” and the band’s name, Tom Scholz (ins) also ad
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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David Bowie: John Rowlands928 - David Bowie: John Rowlands
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Oversized satin-finish 16 x 20 photo of Bowie on stage during his Diamond Dogs tour, circa 1974, signed in white ink by photographer John Rowlands. In
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Johnny Cash929 - Johnny Cash
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Glossy 9 x 7 close-up photo, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a small area of surface loss to lower right corner tip.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Cheap Trick930 - Cheap Trick
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Unused 14? Ludwig coated drumhead, signed in blue and black felt tip by all four members: Robin Zander, Tom Petersson, Rick Nielsen, and Bun E. Carlos
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Eric Clapton931 - Eric Clapton
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Glossy 10.5 x 8 photo of Clapton on stage in front of a psychedelic background, signed in silver ink. In fine condition.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Dick Clark Caravan of Stars932 - Dick Clark Caravan of Stars
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Rare poster for Dick Clark and his Caravan of Stars at the HIC Arena in Hawaii, August 12 and 13, 1964, 14 x 20, featuring Gene Pitney, Major Lance, B
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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The Clash933 - The Clash
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Signed book: The Clash: Before & After. London: Eel Pie, 1980. Softcover, 8.75 x 11. Signed on the inside front cover and first free end page in...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Nat King Cole934 - Nat King Cole
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Glossy 9.75 x 7.5 photo of the Nat King Cole Trio, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Leon Reid, Best of luck always, Sincerely, Nat King Cole,
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Cream935 - Cream
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Souvenir handwritten lyrics to ‘Pressed Rat and Warthog,’ written out by the band’s drummer Ginger Baker, on an off-white 8.25 x 11.5 sheet. Baker wri
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Cream936 - Cream
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Color 11.5 x 8.25 laser print photo of the band on stage during a reunion concert, signed in silver ink by Eric Clapton and Ginger Baker. In fine cond
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Crosby, Stills, and Nash937 - Crosby, Stills, and Nash
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Glossy 10 x 8 group promotional photo, signed in blue felt tip by David Crosby, Stephen Stills, and Graham Nash. In fine condition. Originally obtaine
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Def Leppard938 - Def Leppard
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Cream-colored Ibanez Cimar ‘stratocaster-style’ electric guitar, signed on the body in black felt tip by Rick Savage, Joe Elliott, Rick Allen, Phil Co
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Bo Diddley: John Rowlands939 - Bo Diddley: John Rowlands
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Oversized satin-finish 16 x 20 photo of Diddley, dressed in white, flashing a peace sign, signed in black felt tip by photographer John Rowlands. In f
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Dire Straits940 - Dire Straits
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Felt tip signatures of Mark Knopfler, John Illsley, Dave Knopfler, and Pick Withers on an off-white 8 x 11.5 sheet bearing an affixed magazine photo o
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Duke Ellington941 - Duke Ellington
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Mimeographed DS, signed in ink by Ellington, four pages, 8.5 x 14, March 6, 1946. Agreement between Lawrence Brown and Ellington’s company Tempo Music
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Emerson, Lake, and Palmer942 - Emerson, Lake, and Palmer
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Original unsigned color 15 x 22 concert poster for the band’s show at the Portland Memorial Coliseum on February 13, 1974. Heavy stock Washington Post
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Emerson, Lake, and Palmer943 - Emerson, Lake, and Palmer
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Color limited edition 22.5 x 26.5 print of the cover art for their Brain Salad Surgery album numbered 137/200, signed in the lower border in black fel
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Gerry and the Pacemakers944 - Gerry and the Pacemakers
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Vintage ballpoint signatures, “Gerry (Pacemaker),” “Les Maguire,” “Les Chadwick” and “Fred Marsden,” on an off-white 3.75 x 3 slip. In fine condition,
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Marvin Hamlisch945 - Marvin Hamlisch
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Two items: a glossy 8 x 10 photo of Hamlisch at his piano, signed at the top in black ink; and an AMQS on an off-white 8.5 x 4.5 musically-lined sheet
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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W. C. Handy946 - W. C. Handy
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Cardstock 8 x 10 photo of Handy looking over some sheet music, signed in blue ballpoint, “William C. Handy, 5-15-56,” inscribed along the top in anoth
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Heart947 - Heart
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Bebe le Strange album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Ann and Nancy Wilson, and on the back cover by Howard Leese, Steve Fossen, Roger F
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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The Hollies948 - The Hollies
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Early vintage glossy 8 x 10 group photo, signed in red ballpoint by Graham Nash, Allan Clarke, Bobby Elliott, and Eric Haydock, and signed on the reve
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Whitney Houston949 - Whitney Houston
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Beautiful satin-finish 8 x 10 photo, signed in black felt tip, “Whitney.” In very fine condition.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Jefferson Airplane950 - Jefferson Airplane
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Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of the band’s Volunteers album cover, signed in various color ink and felt tip by Grace Slick, Paul Kantner, Marty Balin, Jo
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Brian Jones951 - Brian Jones
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Very nice crystal-clear oversized 15.75 x 20 satin-finish photo of Jones playing his guitar. In very fine condition.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Booker T. Jones952 - Booker T. Jones
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DS, one page both sides, 8.5 x 11, August 23, 1965. Agreement for Booker T. to play a four-hour gig at the Fun Au Go-Go in Wichita, Kansas, for a fee
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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