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