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