RR Auction: Rare Manuscripts, Documents and Autographs

FDC with a cachet honoring Standard Traffic Signs, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with light creasing in lower right corner.

TLS, one page, 5.5 x 8.5, Hedda Hopper’s Hollywood letterhead, no date. Letter to future California first lady Virginia Carlson . In part: “Th

Signed book: The Unmasking of Robert–Houdin. First edition. NY: The Publishers Printing Co., 1908. Hardcover, 5.75 x 8.25, 319 pages. Signed and inscr

Karloff’s personal passport, signed with his full legal name “William Henry Pratt,” #516252, from the late 1960s. Hardcover passport measures 4 x 6 wi

Prominent British stage actor (1838–1905) who was the first of his profession to be knighted. ALS signed “H. Irving,” two pages on two adjoining sheet

DS, one page, 8.5 x 3.5, March 3, 1944. California non-resident tax exemption form in which Kazan claims a $4300 exemption for the calendar year of 19

ALS, one page, 8.5 x 11, May 4, 1959. Letter to Pat McHugh at the Mirror News Syndicate. In part: “I received a copy of your article about me from Bet

Vintage fountain pen signature and inscription, “Best wishes to John, Grace Kelly,” on a light blue 5.25 x 4.5 album page. Moderate toning around the

Vintage glossy 5 x 7 photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Ronnie, Sincerely, Grace Kelly.” In fine condition, with a few scattered light cr

Attractive glossy 7.75 x 10 MGM photo of Kelly in a plaid shirt, signed in black felt tip. Some creases in the upper right corner, trimmed left edge,

Extraordinary British film comedienne who died from leukemia at age 33 in 1959. Vintage fountain pen signature, “Kay Kendall,” on an off-white 5.5 x 4

ALS signed “Deborah,” four pages, 6 x 7.75, Connaught Hotel London letterhead, October 3, 1961. Letter to “Radie darling.” In part: “First of all I de

Quirkily brilliant entertainer (1919–1962) whose freewheeling sense of humor and sense of visual style made him one of the most distinctive personalit

Actress and Playboy Playmate of the Year for 1969. She appeared in the title role of Mercy Humppe in the sexy cult film, Can Heironymus Merkin Ever Fi

Founder (1867–1939) of Universal Studios and one of the most influential figures in the earliest years of the American film industry. Vintage fountain

TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, Universal Pictures Corporation letterhead, January 10, 1935. Letter to an admirer. In part; “I consider your recent request a

Vintage ink signature, “Veronica Lake,” on an off-white 5.75 x 3.75 album page. In fine condition, with light show-through from notations on reverse a

Irish actress (1926-1983) known for her roles in The Jungle Captive and The Cisco Kid Returns. Vintage ink signature and inscription, “To Vincent, Vic

Esteemed German-American film director (1890–1976) who helmed such classics as Fury and the landmark science-fiction epic Metropolis. TLS in German, o

British actress (1853–1929) who also attained legend as a royal mistress, racehorse owner, maker and spender of fortunes, and natural beauty. Partial

Vintage matte-finish 7 x 5 photo of the pair in suits and their bowler hats, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “Hello Ray! Stan Laurel,” and “Olive

Enchanting vintage matte-finish 10 x 8 photo of Hardy with his arm draped around his friend and partner Stan Laurel, signed and inscribed in the lower

DS, one page both sides, 8.5 x 12.25, March 21, 1945. Rose agrees to appear on the Hildegarde radio program on March 20, 1945, in Chicago for a fee of

Large and beautifully penned vintage ballpoint signature, “Best wishes, Bruce Lee,” on an off-white 5.25 x 7 sheet. A trivial crease along top edge, o

Black felt tip signature, “David Lean,” on an off-white 5.5 x 3.5 card. In fine condition.

Vintage matte-finish 3.25 x 5 photo, signed in fountain pen. A couple light brushes to first name, contrast to last name of signature against darker p

Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 Vivienne photo of Olivier and Leigh gazing lovingly into each other’s eyes, signed and inscribed in the lower border in fo

TLS, one page, 5.25 x 7.25, personal letterhead, September 9, 1963. Short letter to an admirer. In part: “I was sorry to hear of your accident, and ho

An original pencil and crayon artwork done by Leigh, of her famous shower scene at the Bates Motel in Psycho, complete with a fabric shower curtain, o

Vintage in-person ink signature and inscription, “To Joe, Vivien Leigh,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. In fine condition.

TLS, one page, 6 x 8, personal letterhead, September 17, 1942. Letter to Madame Primuz. In part; “You were kind enough to ask me whether I should like

American actress (1908–1942) who enjoyed great success as a popular screen comedienne in the 1930s, and who became Mrs. Clark Gable in 1939. On Januar

Vintage fountain pen signature and inscription, “To John, My extra best, Jayne Mansfield,” on an off-white 5.5 x 4.5 album page. In fine condition.

Vintage 5 x 7 cardstock photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Darrie, Hi there, Jayne Mansfield.” In very good condition, with a few scatte

Vintage 3.5 x 5.5 German postcard photo, signed in blue ink. In fine condition, with some scattered light edge wear, and Mansfield’s signature a few s

Vintage ballpoint signature, “Jayne Mansfield,” on an off-white 4 x 3 album page, with “Sept 9, 1962” added above the signature in a different hand. D

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 International News photo of Mansfield descending the stairs of a plane in London, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To John

One of the most revered actors of his generation, he is remembered for his wild antics and lifestyle and is best remembered for his roles in Papillon,

Child actor who played Dill in To Kill A Mockingbird and a young Hyman Roth in The Godfather: Part II. He died in 1995 from complications of AIDS. In

Actress (1915–2005) and sister of Carmen Miranda, best remembered for her dance routine with Donald Duck and Jose Carioca in the Disney film The Three

Actor (1927–1992) best remembered for his role as Porky in the 1982 cult classic Porky’s. Rare felt tip signature and inscription, “To Buddy, Thank yo

DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, October 10, 1967. Waiver of the Board of Directors of the Dorlite Corporation “in lieu of 1967 annual meeting,” stating Mitchu

Bank check, 8.25 x 3.25, filled out in another hand and signed by Monroe, “Marilyn Monroe,” adding her address, 1309 Harper Avenue in Los Angeles, whe

The Album of the Soundtrack of the Trailer of the Film of Monty Python and the Holy Grail album signed in blue felt tip by Terry Jones, Michael Palin,

English actress (1870-1955) whose career spanned six decades and included a role alongside Boris Karloff in The Old Dark House. Her daughter, Jill, wo

Vintage ink signature and inscription, “To Abe, Best O luck, Audie Murphy,” on an off-white 4 x 2.5 slip. In fine condition, with show-through from a

TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, August 8, 1957. Letter of thanks to an admirer. In part: “Thanks for your nice letter, and for lettin

Three one-page documents, two signed “Paul L. Newman,” and one signed “Paul Newman,” all dated March-April of 1954. A Theatre Guild Television Agreeme

FDC with a cachet honoring Walt Disney, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Edward, Best wishes, Paul Newman.” In fine condition, with postmar

ALS, one page both sides, 5 x 8, May 5. Letter to Madame Primuz. In part; “Please forgive me for not sending back this photo before, but I leave all m