RR Auction: Rare Manuscripts, Documents and Autographs

TLS signed (by Bogart) “Mayo & Humphrey Bogart,” one page, 7 x 10.75, personal letterhead, December 28, 1942. Bogart writes to Eloise [Coats, fo...

DS, seven sides of four pages, 8.5 x 11, February 1, 1982. Theatrical motion picture talent agency contract between Bishop and International Creative

Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Bow holding her baby son, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Elaine Dear, All our love always, Clara and G

Pristine ink signature, “Marlon Brando,” on an off-white 4 x 2.5 slip, clipped from the closing of a contract. In very fine condition.

Notarized DS, twelve pages, 8.5 x 13, March 19, 1937. Declaration of trust for Robert H. Cobb and Victor Ford Collins concerning the sale of the famed

ANS signed “Billie,” one both sides of one of her 3.25 x 2.5 Mrs. Florenz Ziegfeld calling cards, no date. Brief note to George Cukor. In full: “I’d l

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed in fountain pen, “Best wishes, Richard Burton.” In very good to fine condition, with scattered creases and surface

TLS signed “Eddie,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, December 15, 1955. Letter to California Governor Goodwin Knight. In part: “How nice it

Famed B-movie director and producer (1914–1977) known for directing films with many gimmicks which were ambitiously promoted. Blue ink signature and i

Scarce vintage pearl-finish 8 x 10 double weight Ruth Harriet Louise MGM publicity photo of Chaney in Marine dress uniform as he appeared in the 1926

Crisp and bold vintage fountain pen signature, “Best wishes, Charlie Chaplin 1930,” on an off-white 5.5 x 3.5 sheet. In fine condition, with a couple

Terrific vintage glossy 5.75 x 4 photo of Chaplin leaning out a train window next to Jack Fitchett, manager of The Palace Theatre, mounted to a slight

FDC with a cachet honoring the Jamestown Festival, signed in blue ballpoint by Chaplin, “Charles Chaplin.” In fine condition, with handwritten address

Film actress (1901-1944) who began her career as a popular child star in silent movies. She married Charlie Chaplin in 1918 only to separate the next

DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, March 5, 1981. Certificate on behalf of the secretary of Esquire Holding Company stating that Coppola has been elected directo

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 Universal publicity photo, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint “To Willis from your pal, Lou Costello.” A few scattered creas

TLS, two pages, 6 x 7, personal letterhead, September 11, 1973. Letter to an admirer. In part: “Thank you for telling me that you’ve enjoyed my films—

TLS, one page, 6 x 7, personal letterhead, May 5, 1969. Short letter of thanks to Bill Gott. In part: “Thank you so much for being so wonderful to me

ALS signed “Crystal,” one page, 5.5 x 8.5, personal letterhead, no date. Brief letter to George Cukor. In full: “I hope these will fit into your home—

Five one page TLSs, all signed “Joan,” all 6 x 7, dating from 1975–1977, all to the same recipients. All letters contain cordial content and thanks yo

Distinguished Hungarian-born American film director (1886–1962) who helmed such all-time classics as Casablanca, Angels with Dirty Faces, Yankee Doodl

TLS signed “George,” three pages, 8.25 x 10.5, March 2, 1953. Letter to his producer of The Actress, Lawrence Weingarten. In part: “Your observations

TLS, two pages, 8.25 x 10.75, no date. Letter to James Bellows, Associate Editor of the Los Angeles Times. In part; “I have enjoyed and appreciated th

TLS, two pages, 8.5 x 11 and 8 x 10 respectively, National Corporate Fund for Dance letterhead, December 31, 1978. Letter of thanks to a contributor.

Vintage ink signature, “Dorothy Dandridge,” on an off-white slip clipped from a Who’s Who publication with a small image of Dandridge and a printed bi

Off-white mailing envelope, 3.5 x 6.5, signed in black ballpoint, “My best, Love, Sammy Davis, Jr.” Scattered light toning, otherwise fine condition.

Author and screenwriter (1903–1990) who was nominated for an Academy Award for her screen adaptation of the Arthur Richman play, The Awful Truth. DS,

Ballpoint signature, “Brian Donlevy,” on an off-white 5.5 x 4.5 album page with newspaper photo affixed to the lower right. In fine condition, with mi

French actor, screenwriter, and director (1889–1976) who played Napoleon in “Napoleon” by Abel Gance. Program cover from a performance of ‘Les Nuits D

Dublin-born film and theatre actor (1892-1982) who appeared in films such as The Informer and Bride of Frankenstein. Ink signature, “Neil Fitzgerald,”

Actor best-known as Capt. Binghampton on McHale’s Navy. Vintage ballpoint signature, “For Henry—All the best, Joe Flynn,” on an off-white 8 x 7 sheet.

Screenwriter (1916–2009) best known for his screenplay for the film To Kill a Mockingbird. Ink signature, “Horton Foote,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card.

Vintage ink signature, “John Ford,” on a glossy off-white 5 x 3.5 sheet with a typed notation in the upper right. In fine condition, with light skippi

Vintage matte-finish 11 x 14 Clarence Sinclair Bull photo of Gable climbing into an automobile, signed and inscribed in green fountain pen “To Dixie,

Charming vintage sepia matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of a young Garland seated atop a brick wall, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “For Arnold, Sincer

Godfather souvenir book/program, 8.5 x 11, signed on the cast page in blue ballpoint by Al Pacino, and in blue felt tip by Morgana King and Nino Rota,

Mary Gordon (1882-1963) was a Scottish actress who primarily played housekeepers and mothers, best remembered as Mrs. Hudson in the Sherlock Holmes mo

TLS, one page, 5.75 x 7.75, personal letterhead, July 9, 1963. Letter written from the majestic Theater to an admirer. In part: “Thank you for your ch

Vintage fountain pen signature, “Gloria Grahame,” on an off-white 4.25 x 6 album page with affixed 2 x 3 candid glossy photo. In fine condition, with

Glossy 8 x 10 Columbia promotional photo of Grant for The Howards of Virginia, signed in black felt tip. In good condition, with noticeable creases, s

Renowned French actress and cabaret singer (1865–1944) who was immortalized in a number of works by prominent Belle Époche poster artists Henri...

Actor (1876-1959) who appeared in over 180 films over five decades, best remembered as Carter, the bank examiner in It’s a Wonderful Life. Vintage fou

Postmaster general in the Harding administration (1879–1954) who later headed the Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America, in which capac

DS, two pages, 8.5 x 11, August 1, 1982. Agreement between Henson and Muppets Inc., for Henson “to render services as a puppeteer in connection with t

Glossy 10 x 8 photo of Hepburn posing between her Sabrina co-stars Humphrey Bogart and William Holden, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “To Robe

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo of the demure actress, signed and inscribed in blue ink to ballet russe dancer George Zoritch, “To Geor

Regal satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Hepburn as she appeared in the award-winning My Fair Lady, signed in black felt tip. Water spot to background in th

TLS, one page, 5.5 x 8.5, personal letterhead, July 4, 1992. Brief letter to an admirer. In full: “I traveled there after the war—My father was a doct

ALS signed “Kate Hep,” one page, 7.25 x 10, personal letterhead, no date, but postmarked December 29, 1969. Letter to Alex Tiers. In full: “How nice o

Clipped 3.5 x 7.75 newspaper photo of Hitchcock, signed vertically in black ink and affixed to a slightly larger card. Accompanied by the original Alf