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 continues to achieve 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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Lou Reed787 - Lou Reed
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Rock 'n' Roll Animal album signed on the front cover in silver ink. Overall rubbing and surface wear, otherwise fine condition. The record i...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Max Roach788 - Max Roach
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Glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo of the famed jazz drummer (1924-2007) sitting behind his kit, signed in black felt tip, “Max Roach 3/8/98.” In fine cond
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Rolling Stones: Ronnie Wood789 - Rolling Stones: Ronnie Wood
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White-bodied Stedman Pro ‘stratocaster-style’ electric guitar, signed on the body in blue felt tip. In fine condition. Oversized.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Roxy Music790 - Roxy Music
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The High Road EP album signed on the front cover in silver ink by Bryan Ferry, Andy MacKay, and Phil Manzanera. In fine condition, with MacKay’s signa
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Slade791 - Slade
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45 rpm record for ‘How Does It Feel,’ signed on the sleeve in black felt tip by Noddy Holder, Dave Hill, Don Powell, and Jim Lea. In fine condition, w
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Bruce Springsteen792 - Bruce Springsteen
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Tunnel of Love album signed on the front cover in silver ink. In fine condition, with a slight ‘ring of wear’ to front cover. The record is included.
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Cat Stevens793 - Cat Stevens
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Vintage ink signature and inscription, “To Sam, Best of everything, Cat Stevens,” on an off-white card, with a small clipped photo affixed to the lowe
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Tears for Fears794 - Tears for Fears
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Cardstock 10 x 8 photo, signed in blue ballpoint by Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith. In fine condition. Accompanied by four photocopied Tears for Fears
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Thin Lizzy795 - Thin Lizzy
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Live and Dangerous album signed and inscribed on the front cover in blue ballpoint, “To Derek, xxx, Philip Lynott,” “Brian Downey,” and “Snowy White.”
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Toto796 - Toto
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Toto 1999 Reunion Japanese tour program, 9.25 x 12.25, signed in person on the front cover in red ink by Bobby Kimball, Steve Lukather, David Paich, M
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Fats Waller797 - Fats Waller
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Jazz musician (1904–1943) whose inimitable stride piano style made him one of the greatest players ever. Partly-printed DS, signed in pencil, “Thomas
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Wham!798 - Wham!
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Make It Big album signed and inscribed on the front cover in silver ink, “To Sheryan, George x,” and signed in gold ink, “Love, Andrew xxx.” In fine c
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Wham!799 - Wham!
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Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of the Wham! pair, signed in person in blue felt tip by George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley. In fine condition. Originally ob
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The Who800 - The Who
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Who Are You album signed on the front cover in silver ink by Roger Daltrey and in purple ink by Pete Townshend and John Entwistle. In fine condition,
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Yes801 - Yes
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The Yes Album signed on the front cover in red and silver ink by Jon Anderson, Chris Squire, Steve Howe, Bill Bruford, and Tony Kay. In fine condition
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Young Rascals802 - Young Rascals
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Freedom Suite album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Felix Cavaliere, Eddie Brigati, Dino Danelli, and Gene Cornish. Scattered wear and r
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ZZ Top803 - ZZ Top
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Afterburner album signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill, and Frank Beard. In fine condition. The record is included
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Brian Aherne’s Celebrity Guestbook805 - Brian Aherne’s Celebrity Guestbook
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Fabulous personal guest book of Brian and Eleanor Aherne spanning almost 30 years from 1948-1977. This very nice leather-bound guestbook was the perso
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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Actors and Actresses806 - Actors and Actresses
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Collection of 121 personal and business checks, each signed by an actor, actress, athlete, or celebrity. Signers are: Jimmy Stewart, Charlton Heston,
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Lionel Atwill807 - Lionel Atwill
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British actor (1885–1946) best known for his roles in such horror films as Mark of the Vampire and Son of Frankenstein and as Moriarty to Basil Rathbo
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Colin Clive808 - Colin Clive
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British actor (1900–1937) who earned a place in film history for his performances as Dr. Henry Frankenstein in Frankenstein and Bride of Frankenstein.
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Charlie Chaplin809 - Charlie Chaplin
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Vintage 3.5 x 5.5 Essanay Film postcard photo of Chaplin as the Little Tramp, signed along the bottom in fountain pen, “Faithfully, Chas Chaplin.” Col
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Marlene Dietrich810 - Marlene Dietrich
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Captivating vintage matte-finish 11 x 14 photo of Dietrich gazing upon a globe, signed and inscribed in green fountain pen, “To Dot, as ever, Marlene
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Dwight Frye811 - Dwight Frye
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Character actor (1899–1943) who played the lunatic Renfield opposite Bela Lugosi in Dracula, as well as Colin Clive’s assistant Fritz in Frankenstein.
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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Greta Garbo812 - Greta Garbo
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Bank check, 6 x 2.75, filled out in type and signed by Garbo, payable to ABT Cadillac and Limousine Service, Inc. for $20.50, April 1, 1970. In fine c
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Gone With the Wind813 - Gone With the Wind
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Original 1939 color program for Gone With the Wind, 9 x 12, 20 pages, signed later on the front cover in black felt tip by eight cast members. Signers
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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D. W. Griffith814 - D. W. Griffith
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Trailblazing filmmaker (1875–1948) who directed a number of important early classics, including Intolerance and the iconic Birth of a Nation. Scarce s
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Audrey Hepburn815 - Audrey Hepburn
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Gorgeous color 8 x 10 quality book photo, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “To Barbara, thank you, Audrey Hepburn.” In very fine condition.
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Audrey Hepburn816 - Audrey Hepburn
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Color 8 x 10.5 magazine photo of Hepburn as Eliza Doolittle, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Robert, Audrey Hepburn.” In fine condition.
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Alfred Hitchcock817 - Alfred Hitchcock
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Superlative glossy 7.25 x 9 photo of Hitchcock wearing a classic bowler hat during the filming of his 1972 thriller Frenzy, signed in black felt tip b
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Harry Houdini818 - Harry Houdini
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Uncommon signed book: A Magician Among the Spirits. First edition. NY: Harper & Brothers, 1924. Hardcover, 6.5 x 9.5, 294 pages. Signed and insc...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Harry Houdini819 - Harry Houdini
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Outstanding matte-finish 4.25 x 7.5 photo, signed and inscribed in black ink to fellow magician Don Turley, “To my old friend Don Turley, Harry Houdin
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 3,500.00
 
 
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Boris Karloff820 - Boris Karloff
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Vintage fountain pen signature, “Boris Karloff,” on an off-white 3.5 x 1.75 circularly clipped slip, affixed to a larger sheet of cardstock along with
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Boris Karloff821 - Boris Karloff
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Glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo of Karloff holding a pipe, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Norman, Boris Karloff.” Some scattered light bends
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Harry Kellar822 - Harry Kellar
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Prominent magician (1849–1922) known for his spectacular stage illusions. ALS signed “Kellar,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.75 x 7.75, persona
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Akira Kurosawa823 - Akira Kurosawa
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Limited edition portfolio of six colorful prints depicting characters from the 1985 film Ran, 23 x 28 and 28 x 23, numbered 214/250, each signed in th
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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Laurel and Hardy824 - Laurel and Hardy
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Choice matte-finish 10 x 8 photo of the pair side-by-side in their trademark bowler hats, boldly signed and inscribed in the lower border in fountain
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Laurel and Hardy825 - Laurel and Hardy
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Very nice fountain pen signatures and inscription, “Hello Bob! Stan Laurel,” and “Oliver Hardy,” on an off-white card. Matted and framed with a lobby
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Le Dome Celebrity Receipts826 - Le Dome Celebrity Receipts
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Collection of 21 credit card receipts from Hollywood’s Le Dome Restaurant, most circa late 1980s, 4.75 x 3.25, signed by an array of celebrities, incl
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Bruce Lee827 - Bruce Lee
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Scarce personal check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Lee, “Bruce Lee,” payable to James Y. Lee for $30, March 1967. Endorsed on the reverse by Ja
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
 
 
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Jack Lemmon and Tony Curtis829 - Jack Lemmon and Tony Curtis
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Original color 27 x 41 one-sheet movie poster for Some Like It Hot, signed in felt tip by Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon, who adds his character name und
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Vivien Leigh830 - Vivien Leigh
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Simply stunning vintage matte-finish 3.25 x 5.5 photo of Leigh as Scarlett O’Hara from Gone With the Wind, signed in the lower right corner in fountai
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Carole Lombard831 - Carole Lombard
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Magnificent vintage matte-finish 10.5 x 13.5 full-length portrait of Lombard emerging from the shadows in a gorgeous light gown, signed and inscribed
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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George Lucas832 - George Lucas
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DS, signed “George W. Lucas, Jr.,” one page, 8.5 x 11, no date. Final page of a longer agreement begins: “To induce The Star Wars Corporation to enter
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Marilyn Monroe833 - Marilyn Monroe
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Extremely early DS signed “Marilyn Monroe,” two pages, 8.25 x 10.5, February 19, 1947. An agreement in which the 20th Century Fox Film Corporation gra
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Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
 
 
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Marilyn Monroe834 - Marilyn Monroe
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Bank check, 8.25 x 3, filled out in type and signed by Monroe, payable to Marilyn Monroe for $7500.00, July 13, 1961. Reverse bears a secretarial endo
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Marilyn Monroe835 - Marilyn Monroe
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Excellent vintage purple fountain pen in-person signature and inscription, “To Ken, Love & kisses, Marilyn Monroe,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card, ...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Anthony Quinn836 - Anthony Quinn
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Three agency documents, each signed at the conclusion by Anthony Quinn and his agent Milton M. Grossman, including standard AFTRA contracts dated 1954
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Planet of the Apes837 - Planet of the Apes
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Original gorilla guard uniform made for the production of the 1970 film Beneath the Planet of the Apes. Uniform consists of purple drawstring pants, a
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Rebel Without a Cause838 - Rebel Without a Cause
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Vibrant original color 28 x 22 half-sheet movie poster for the iconic 1955 Warner Bros. film Rebel Without a Cause, starring James Dean in his classic
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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