RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document, and Autograph Auction

Scarce matte-finish sepia 8 x 10 photo of Chaney peering out from behind his hat, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Ralph D. Blumenfeld, most

Handsome matte-finish 7 x 9 portrait of Chaplin in a head-and-shoulders pose, affixed to its original 10.25 x 13.25 mount, boldly signed and inscribed

Vintage fountain pen signature, “Faithfully, Charlie Chaplin,” on an off-white slip. Nicely double-matted and framed with five portraits of Chaplin as

War-dated archive consisting of two TLSs and a typescript, with one letter signed “Alistair,” the other signed in full, both from 1943. One letter rea

Critically acclaimed 1945 film noir thriller directed by by Edgar G. Ullmer, co-starring Tom Neal (1914–1972) and Ann Savage (1921–2008). Two photos:

Matte-finish 7.25 x 9.5 photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Wm. A. Temple, play to the select few and hope to please the masses—W. C. Fie

TLS signed “Bill,” one page, 8 x 10, personal letterhead, October 24, 1944. Letter to Charles Beyer, his agent and manager. In full: “Enclosed please

Rare DS, signed “Victor Fleming” and “I. Thalberg,” one page, 8.5 x 11, October 9, 1931. Document confirming a previous agreement between Fleming and

Impressive and oversized pearl-finish 10 x 13 Hurrell photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Wally Ford, May your first one be one of your b

Handsome matte-finish 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Joan—Sincerely, Clark Gable.” In very good condition,

Original production-used clapperboard from the television classic Gilligan’s Island. Clapper measures 13.5 x 12.75 and although the studio has removed

ALS, in pencil, in Swedish, signed “Kata,” one onionskin page, 8.5 x 11, no date. Letter addressed to “Dearest Boy.” In full, (translated): “This is j

Uncommon bank check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out in another hand and signed by Garbo, “Greta Garbo,” payable to M. Knoedler Co. for $30,000, January 21, 1

Known as ‘The Great Imposter’ (1921–1982) he posed as many different professions from monks to surgeons to prison wardens. His life was made into a fi

Bank check, 8.25 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Griffith, payable to New York Exchange for $2500.00, March 7, 1935. In fine condition,

Uncommon vintage glossy 8 x 10 RKO Radio Pictures publicity photo from 1935, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Howard, Katharine Hepburn.” In

Superb TLS signed “As ever, Audrey,” one page, 5.25 x 7, October 3, 1952. Letter to Raymond Rouleau. In part: “I have just got back from Rome where I

Lettergram, signed “to you all, Houdini,” one page, 8 x 6, preprinted Houdini Lettergram stationery with two images of the magician and his address at

Exceptional 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo of Houdini in a bust-length pose, signed in fountain pen, “Harry Houdini, March 3/1914. Kindest regards, Swansea,

Two ceramic planters originally acquired from the prop department of Desilu Productions. Hand-painted figurines of two Chinese children, each standing

Vintage glossy 5.5 x 3.5 photo of the comedic duo posing side-by-side in their bowler hats, boldly signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “Hello Wendy!

Classic vintage matte-finish 13.5 x 10.5 photo of the renowned comedic duo posing side-by-side in their bowler hats, signed and inscribed vertically i

Uncommon personal check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Lee, payable to Gilbert Book for $5.15, May 27, 1967. In fine condition, with cancellation

Unsigned printed membership card booklet for Lee’s Jun Fan Gung Fu Institute, 2.5 x 3.5, filled out inside in type with the member’s information and h

ALS signed “Vivien,” two pages, 8 x 10, June 5[no year]. Letter to journalist Radie Harris. In part: “He didn’t wish the play announced until the cast

Pearl-finish 8 x 10 double weight photo of Lugosi as Dr. Mirakle in the 1932 film Murders in the Rue Morgue, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To

Bank check, 5.75 x 2.5, filled out and signed by Monroe, payable to Arrow Market for $3.00, September 25, 1950, adding her North Harper Avenue address

DS, signed “Norma Jeane Dougherty,” one page, 8.5 x 5.5, July 29, 1946. Supplemental model release reading: “Received from Earl S. Moran the sum of $1

Spectacular original matte-finish 8.75 x 11.5 print of a Richard Avedon portrait of Monroe, affixed to a 13.5 x 18 mount, signed and inscribed on the

Four checks, each signed by a prominent early comedian, including: Lou Costello, Harold Lloyd, Ben Turpin, and Zeppo Marx. In overall fine condition,

Screenwriter (1921–1991) who created the original Star Trek television series and franchise. Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Roddenberry seated with his hands

Original unsigned poster for Rudolph Valentino’s 1921 film The Sheik, co-starring Agnes Ayres. Card measures 9.5 x 13.75. Specially produced for the C

Playboy Playmate–turned-actress (1960–1980) who was murdered by her estranged husband at the age of 20. Rare 8.5 x 10.75 paperstock promotional photo

American film director (1896–1991) known for his long career at MGM who was the original director of The Wizard of Oz, but fired after two weeks of sh

Three personal checks, all approximately 5.75 x 2.5, each filled out and signed by a member of the Three Stooges. One from 1946 signed by Shemp Howard

Creepy and magnificent original painting entitled ‘Chaney Jr. as The Wolfman, 1941,’ by artist Arthur K. Miller in 2007, acrylic on Masonite, 10.5 x 1

Collection of 12 glossy photos, 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, each signed in ink or felt tip by the actor pictured. Signers are: Alan Arkin (ins), Pat Boone, Edd

Collection of seven checks, each signed by a different actor, including: Cornel Wilde, Gregory Peck, Ralph Meeker, George Maharis, David Janssen, Rock

Collection of 19 photos, all 8 x 10, each signed in ink or felt tip by the actor pictured. Signers are: Yul Brynner, Kirk Douglas, John Gielgud, Bruce

Collection of 13 photos of famous actors, 7 x 9 to 8 x 10, each signed by the star pictured, including: Fred Astaire, Buddy Rogers (ins), Wesley Barry

Collection of 13 photos, 7 x 8 to 8 x 10, each signed by the actor pictured, including: Bruce Bennett (ins), Buddy Rogers (ins), Victor Mature (ins),

Collection of 28 photos, almost all 8 x 10, each signed in ink or felt tip by the actor or actress pictured. Signers are: Danny Bonaduce, Todd Bridges

Collection of 14 photos, each signed in ink or felt tip by the actor or actress pictured. Signers are: Donald O’Connor, Carol Burnett, Hayley Mills, D

Collection of 12 photos, each signed in ink or felt tip by the actor or actress pictured. Signers are: Patricia Neal, Betty Lynn, Virginia Mayo, Glori

Collection of 27 photos, each signed in ink or felt tip by the actor or actress pictured. Signers are: Carl Ballantine, Richard Benjamin, Shelley Berm

Collection of 16 photos, each signed in ink or felt tip by the actor or actress pictured. Signers are; Florence Henderson, Karl Malden, Lawrence Hilto

Collection of 33 photos, each signed in ink or felt tip by the actor or actress pictured. Signers are: June Allyson, Carroll Baker, Linda Blair (ins),

Collection of 17 photos of famous actors and actresses, 3 x 5 to 7 x 9, each signed by the star pictured, including: Annabella (2, ins), Joe Besser (i

Collection of 11 vintage photos, 4.5 x 7 to 8 x 10, each signed by the actor or actress pictured, including: Sally O’Neil, Ann Little, May Allison, Al

Collection of seven glossy photos, 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, each signed in felt tip by the actress pictured. Signers are: Debbie Reynolds (ins), Mamie Van D

Collection of nine color glossy photos, each signed in felt tip by the actress pictured. Signers are: Sandra Locke (ins), Corinne Calvet, Nanette Fabr

Collection of nine color glossy 8 x 10 photos, each signed in felt tip by the actress pictured. Signers are: Mitzi Gaynor, Eleanor Parker, Leslie Caro

Collection of 16 photos, various finishes, each signed in ink or felt tip by the actress pictured. Signers are: Mary Carlisle, Abby Dalton (ins), Lara

Collection of 13 glossy photos, each signed in felt tip by the actress pictured. Signers are: Laraine Day, Celeste Holm (ins), Glynis Johns, Joan Mars

Collection of six checks, each signed by an actress, including: Sharon Stone, Kate Jackson, Kim Basinger, Jill Ireland, Genevieve Bujold, and Adrienne

Collection of four checks, each signed by a prominent actress, including: Mae West, Ava Gardner, Rosalind Russell, and Eleanor Powell. In overall fine

Collection of 20 signed photos, all approximately 8 x 10, each signed in ink or felt tip by the actress pictured. Signers are: Edie Adams, Brigitte Ba

Collection of 12 photos, 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, each signed in ink by the actress pictured, including: Colleen Moore (ins), Molly O’Day (ins), Anita Page

Collection of 12 photos, 7 x 9 to 8 x 10, each signed in ink by the actress pictured, including: Dolores Del Rio (ins), Annabella (ins), Esther Ralsto

Collection of 15 photos of famous actresses, 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, each signed by the star pictured, including: Penny Singleton (ins), Sylvia Sidney, Kim

Collection of 15 photos of famous actresses, 7 x 9 to 8 x 10, each signed by the star pictured, including: Lina Basquette (ins), Jane Powell (ins), Be

Collection of 13 photos of famous actresses, 7 x 9 to 8 x 10, each signed by the star pictured, including: Gwen Verdon (ins), Penny Singleton (ins), B

Collection of 18 photos of famous actresses, 7 x 9 to 8 x 10, each signed by the star pictured, including: Vera Zorina (ins), Audrey Totter (ins), Pen

Collection of eight photos, 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, each signed by the actress pictured, including: Bette Davis, Gloria Swanson (ins), Betty Hutton (ins),

Collection of eight 8 x 10 photos, each signed by the actress pictured, including: Jetta Goudal, Helen Hayes, Annabella (ins), Aileen Pringle (ins), J

Collection of twelve photos, 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, each signed by the actress pictured, including: Carol Dempster (ins), Eleanor Boardman (ins), Viola Da

Screenwriter (born 1944) who co-wrote the first two Dirty Harry films, received an Academy Award nomination as screenwriter of Apocalypse Now, and wro

ALS signed “I love you, Lucy,” one page, 6 x 8, personal letterhead, no date but circa 1968. Letter to her husband, Gary Morton. In full: “‘Certron St

Two checks: a bank check filled out in another hand and signed by Ethel Barrymore, May 2, 1925; and a personal check filled out and signed by Diana Ba

Two books: a hardcover edition of The Swan Prince, signed on the first free end page in blue felt tip by Baryshnikov; and a hardcover edition of Barys

ANS, one page, 4.5 x 3.5, personal letterhead, no date. Brief note to Miss Beryl Peacock. In full: “Thank you so much for the money you sent to Gladys

Semi-glossy 9.25 x 7.5 photo of Bernhardt on stage by John Byron, affixed to its original 14.25 x 12 mount, signed and inscribed on the mount in fount

Bank check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Bruce, payable to Miss Rosella for $40, June 22, 1965. In fine condition, with expected cancellation ho

DS, signed “Frank R. Capra,” five pages, 8.5 x 13, September 26, 1934. Agreement between Sheldon K. Johnson, Joseph Walker, and Frank R. Capra regardi

Collection of ten photos, almost all 8 x 10, each signed in ink or felt tip by the comedian pictured. Signers are: Steve Allen, Kaye Ballard (ins), Ti

Two glossy photos: a 7.5 x 9 photo of Coogan as a child star, signed in black ink; and an 8 x 10 photo of Cooper in his child-star days, signed and in

Program for The Godfather Part II, two pages, 11 x 14, signed on the reverse in blue felt tip by Coppola. Scattered creases, otherwise fine condition.

Fine collection of four 8 x 10 photos of Crabbe in his various roles, each signed and inscribed in felt tip. In overall fine condition.

Personal check, 7 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Costello, payable to Blitz Camera Co. for $856.80, September 11, 1945. Encapsulated in

Two checks from different Davis companies, each 7 x 3.5, dated 1981 and 1982, each filled out and signed by Davis. Both checks are encapsulated in a p

Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of DeNiro in his Academy Award-winning role as Jake LaMotta in Raging Bull, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition.

Glossy 8 x 10 full-length photo of Dors posing seductively in black lace, signed in blue felt tip, “Sincerely yours, Diana Dors.” In very good conditi

Color glossy 10 x 8 photo of Eastwood as Josey Wales, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity fr

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Eastwood as ‘Dirty’ Harry Calahan, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition.

Collection of three TLSs, each one page, all dated 1971 or 1973, each signed by a different actor, and all written to Bill Litttle at the Peoria Journ

Prolific actress (1898–1984) known as ‘The Queen of the Hollywood Extras,’ appearing in over 700 movies throughout her 41-year career. Glossy 8 x 10 p

Personal check, 8.25 x 3.25, filled out in type and signed by Flynn, payable to George Mike for $50.00, December 20, 1944. Encapsulated in a plastic P

Personal check, 8.25 x 3.25, filled out and signed by Gable, payable to Marshall & Clampett for $2641.04, July 19, 1945. In very good condition,...

Two glossy photos: one color 8 x 10 photo signed in black felt tip; and one 4 x 5 photo signed in gold ink. In overall fine condition.

Nineteen checks, ranging in date from 1976–1980, all signed by Gardner (with five checks also filled out in her hand). Cancellation stamps to checks,

ANS in pencil, one page, 4 x 5.75, no date but circa early 1940s. Garland pens a brief get-well note. In full: “To Ronnie—get well very fast, please—l

Color satin-finish 4 x 5.75 photo of Grant sitting in a high-backed chair, signed in black felt tip, “Cary Grant,” and adding, “(circa 1949),” his est

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Grant sitting on a couch with Palm Beach photographer Bob Davidoff, humorously signed and inscribed in blue felt ti

Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Don Knotts and Jim Nabors as they appear in the classic TV show, signed in felt tip by both actors. In very fine conditio

Sharp matte-finish 5.5 x 7.5 portrait of Hart in a pensive pose, signed and inscribed in white ink, “For Mrs. Florence Pederson, with best wishes of W

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Hayworth with her pet parrot in the 1959 Western film They Came to Cordura, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To La Vern

Ballpoint signature, “Audrey Hepburn,” on an off-white 5.25 x 4.5 album page. In fine condition. Accompanied by a color photo of the actress.

Uncommon vintage glossy 8 x 10 United Artists promotional photo for the 1955 film Summertime, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “To Fred &...

DS, two pages, 8.5 x 11, November 22, 1949. Agreement between Hepburn and the Theatre Guild, in which she agrees to a compensation plan of $1000 per w

Two bank checks, 5.75 x 2.5, each filled out in another hand and signed by Hepburn, both dated 1956. In fine condition, with expected bank stamps and