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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U2791 - U2
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Color 39.5 x 58 promotional poster for The Joshua Tree, signed in silver ink by Bono and Edge and in black felt tip by Adam Clayton and Larry [Mullen,
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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The Who792 - The Who
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Rare early 5.5 x 3.5 official The Who fan club promo card featuring an image of the band, signed on the reverse in blue ballpoint by Pete Townshend, K
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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1960s Rock793 - 1960s Rock
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Two albums, each signed and inscribed on the back in ink by the band members, including: Challengers (Richard Delvy, Art Fisher, Nick Hefner, Phil Pru
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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1960s Rock794 - 1960s Rock
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Two albums, each signed and inscribed on the front or gatefold in ink by the band members, including: 1910 Fruitgum Company (Frank Jeckell, Floyd Marc
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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1960s Rock795 - 1960s Rock
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Three albums, each signed and inscribed on the back in ink by the band members, including: Four Jacks and a Jill (Glenys Lynne, Clive Harding, Tony Hu
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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1960s Rock796 - 1960s Rock
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Three albums, each signed and inscribed on the front, back, or gatefold in ink by the band members, including: The Yellow Payges (Dan Hortter, Dan Gor
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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1970s Rock797 - 1970s Rock
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Three albums, each signed and inscribed on the front or gatefold in ink by the band members, including: Brewer & Shipley (Mike Brewer and Tom Sh...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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1960s Rock Duos798 - 1960s Rock Duos
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Two albums, each signed and inscribed on the back in ink by the band members, including: The Everly Brothers (Phil and Don Everly); and Peter and Gord
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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ABBA799 - ABBA
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ABBA: The Album album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Benny Andersson, Agnetha Faltskog, Anni-Frid Lyngstad, and Bjorn Ulvaeus. Scattere
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Aerosmith800 - Aerosmith
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Color 17 x 22 poster for the Shadowman #19 comic featuring Aerosmith, signed in black felt tip by Steven Tyler and Joey Kramer, and in gold ink by Joe
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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The Association801 - The Association
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Collection of six items, each signed by one or more members of The Association, including: vintage circa 1966 ballpoint signatures of Gary Alexander,
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Count Basie802 - Count Basie
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DS, one page, 7.5 x 9.75, January 24, 1949. An agreement between the William Morris Agency and General Artists Corporation with regards to Basie’s con
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Beach Boys803 - Beach Boys
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Vintage ballpoint signatures of Brian Wilson, Carl Wilson, Dennis Wilson, Mike Love, and Al Jardine on both sides of an off-white 3 x 5 lined notebook
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Bealtes: Yoko Ono804 - Bealtes: Yoko Ono
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Postcard depicting Lennon’s line-drawing artwork of his family, 6 x 4.25, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To John, love, Yoko Ono Lennon, NYC
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Beatles: Mimi Smith805 - Beatles: Mimi Smith
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John Lennon’s maternal aunt and guardian (1906–1991). ALS signed “Mimi Smith,” one page, 8.25 x 11.75, January 21, 1977. Letter to John Bennett. In fu
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Beatles: Ringo Starr806 - Beatles: Ringo Starr
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Bright white coated 14.5? Remo drumhead featuring silkscreened artwork of Starr below the words ‘Peace’ and ‘Love,’ signed in black felt tip, “Ringo.”
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Beatles: Ringo Starr807 - Beatles: Ringo Starr
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Cardstock 3.5 x 5.5 photo of Starr holding up a photo of himself, signed vertically in black felt tip. In fine condition. Accompanied by the original
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Irving Berlin808 - Irving Berlin
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Uncommon bank check, 6 x 3, filled out and signed by Berlin, payable to Eldridge Hand Laundry for $6.72, December 7, 1925. In fine condition, with can
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Irving Berlin809 - Irving Berlin
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TLS, one page, 7.25 x 11, personal letterhead, April 6, 1942. Letter to poet Joseph Auslander at the Library of Congress. In part: “I am sorry I didn’
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Irving Berlin810 - Irving Berlin
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DS, five pages, 8.5 x 11, August 27, 1953. Agreement between Paramount Pictures and Berlin in which he acknowledges that “the motion picture photoplay
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Irving Berlin811 - Irving Berlin
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Glossy 7.25 x 9 head-and-shoulders photo of the iconic composer, signed in blue ballpoint, “Best wishes from Irving Berlin.” Handsomely double-matted
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Leonard Bernstein812 - Leonard Bernstein
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Glossy 7.5 x 8.75 photo of the great conductor, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “For Beth Rubin, Best wishes from Leonard Bernstein, 1980.” Do
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Black Sabbath813 - Black Sabbath
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Sabotage album signed on the front cover in gold ink by Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward, and in blue felt tip by Ozzy Osbourne using his give
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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James W. Blake814 - James W. Blake
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Lyricist (1862–1935) who wrote the popular song ‘The Sidewalks of New York,’ performed by the likes of Mel Torme, Duke Ellington, Larry Groce, and The
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Blues Musicians815 - Blues Musicians
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Two book photos, both approximately 8.25 x 10.5, each signed in blue ballpoint by the musicians pictured. Signers are Rev. Gary Davis, and Sonny Terry
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Boston816 - 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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Eric Clapton and Denny Laine817 - Eric Clapton and Denny Laine
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Ballpoint signatures and inscriptions, “To John, Eric Clapton” and “To John, All the best, Denny Laine,” on opposite sides of a single yellow 5.25 x 4
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Nat King Cole818 - Nat King Cole
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Superb vintage glossy 7 x 9 photo of Cole singing into a microphone, prominently signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Steve, Best wishes, Nat Kin
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Jimmy and Tommy Dorsey819 - Jimmy and Tommy Dorsey
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Glossy 10 x 8 photo of the jazz brothers side-by-side, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “To ‘Moike’ Walsh—Top O’ the Mornin’ and the evenin’, S
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Four Seasons820 - Four Seasons
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Helicon album signed and inscribed on the reverse in blue ballpoint by Frankie Valli, Gerry Polci, Don Ciccone, John Paiva, and Lee Shapiro. In fine c
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Genesis821 - Genesis
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The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway album signed on the front cover in blue and black felt tip by Phil Collins, Tony Banks, Mike Rutherford, and Steve Hack
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Dizzy Gillespie822 - Dizzy Gillespie
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Glossy 7 x 8.75 photo of the jazz trumpet legend posing with his instrument and some drums, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Roy, Best wish
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Buddy Holly823 - Buddy Holly
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Unsigned business card for “Buddy and Bob, ‘Western and Bop,’” 3.5 x 2, listing the band members at the top as “Buddy Holley,” “Larry Wellborn,” and “
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Michael Jackson824 - Michael Jackson
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Glossy 8 x 10 Epic Records publicity photo of Jackson in his classic leather jacket, signed and inscribed in red felt tip, “To Richie, All my love, Mi
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Led Zeppelin: Jimmy Page825 - Led Zeppelin: Jimmy Page
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Color satin-finish 9.25 x 7.5 photo of Led Zeppelin at the ‘Pop Proms,’ Royal Albert Hall, on June 29, 1969, signed and inscribed later in black felt
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Glenn Miller826 - Glenn Miller
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Desirable glossy 7 x 9 photo of Miller posing with his trombone across his knee, signed in fountain pen, “Sincerely, Glen Miller.” Expertly double-mat
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Joni Mitchell827 - Joni Mitchell
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Program for performances by CSNY, Joni Mitchell, and the Band at Wembley Stadium on September 14, 1974, 8.25 x 11.5, signed inside on a full-page imag
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Graham Nash828 - Graham Nash
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Limited edition 11 x 14 print depicting Nash’s handwritten lyrics to ‘Marrakesh Express,’ numbered 233/1000, signed at the bottom in pencil. In fine c
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Geoffrey O’Hara829 - Geoffrey O’Hara
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Canadian-American composer, singer, and music professor (1882–1967) who wrote over 500 popular and patriotic songs and hymns. AMQS on an off-white 4.2
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Cole Porter830 - Cole Porter
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Important American composer and lyricist (1891–1964) best known for his urbane, witty lyrics, and sinuous music. DS, two pages, 8.5 x 11, November 196
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Cole Porter831 - Cole Porter
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TLS signed “Cole,” one page, 7.25 x 10.75, June 12, 1954. Letter to talent agent Irving ‘Swifty’ Lazar. In full: “Thank you so much for the beautiful
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Rolling Stones832 - Rolling Stones
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‘Get Yer Ya-Ya’s Out!’ album signed on the front cover in blue and black felt tip by Keith Richards, Ronnie Woods, and Charlie Watts. In fine conditio
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Ravi Shankar833 - Ravi Shankar
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Glossy 10 x 8 photo of Shankar posing in front of his sitar, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Moe, Ravi Shankar.” Affixed to a same-size mo
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Van Halen834 - Van Halen
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1984 album signed on the back cover in silver ink by Eddie Van Halen, Alex Van Halen, David Lee Roth, and Michael Anthony. In fine condition, with a s
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Yes835 - Yes
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Fragile album signed on the front cover in silver ink by Chris Squire, Steve Howe, Jon Anderson, Bill Bruford, and Rick Wakeman. In very good conditio
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Humphrey Bogart840 - Humphrey Bogart
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Bold vintage fountain pen signature and inscription, “To Joe best wishes, Humphrey Bogart,” on an off-white 5 x 4 album page. A typed notation at the
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Humphrey Bogart841 - Humphrey Bogart
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Fantastic original color painting entitled ‘Humphrey Bogart,’ done by artist Arthur K. Miller, acrylic on Masonite, 11.5 x 17.5, depicting the classic
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Marlon Brando842 - Marlon Brando
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Choice ballpoint signature, “Marlon Brando,” on an off-white 5.75 x 4.5 album page. In fine condition.
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Celebrity Checks843 - Celebrity Checks
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Collection of 130 personal and business checks, each signed by an actor, actress, athlete, or celebrity. Signers are: James Stewart (PSA/DNA encapsula
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Lon Chaney, Jr. and Cedric Hardwicke844 - Lon Chaney, Jr. and Cedric Hardwicke
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Terrific vintage glossy 7.5 x 9.75 photo from the classic 1942 Universal horror film The Ghost of Frankenstein, showing Hardwicke as Ludwig Frankenste
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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