RR Auction: Rare Manuscripts, Documents and Autographs

Stage and film actor (1868-1953) who was active on Broadway from 1902 to 1923 and appeared in over 100 films. Known for his roles in Dr. Jekyll and Mr

French choreographer and dancer (1924–2011) who was well known for his creative ballets. TLS in French, one page, 8.25 x 10.5, Ballets de Paris letter

TLS signed “Larry (Olivier),” three sides of two pages, 5.25 x 7, personal letterhead, May 16, 1963. Letter to George Cukor. In part; “This is about t

Prolific costume designer and Academy Award winner (1902–1982) who worked on more than 150 projects throughout his career in the Hollywood film indust

DS, one page both sides, 8.5 x 11, December 21, 1948. Agreement between Raines and the Theatre Guild for Raines to appear in the radio version of the

Five items: felt tip in-person signature “Frank Sinatra,” on an off-white 6 x 4 card; vintage ink in-person signature and inscription of Dean Martin o

Vintage ballpoint signature, “Basil Rathbone 1959,” on an off-white 7.75 x 11 guest book page, with a ballpoint signature of Fredric March above Rathb

American entertainer (1878–1949), nicknamed ‘Bojangles,’ who was one of the best-known dancer-actors of Hollywood’s Golden Age. Vintage fountain pen s

TLS, one page, 7 x 10, personal letterhead, October 5, 1959. Letter to an admirer. In part: “You ask, ‘In your opinion, who is the greatest living Ame

Vintage ink signature on an off-white 3.25 x 2 card. In fine condition, with a trivial spot of toning near top edge.

DS, four pages, 8.5 x 11, November 9, 1950. Russell agrees to appear on the Edgar Bergen–Charlie McCarthy radio program for a fee of $1000, also agree

Vintage ballpoint signature, “Robert Ryan,” on an off-white 5.5 x 3.5 album page. A small newspaper photo of Ryan is affixed to the lower right. Kathe

Vintage fountain pen signature, “Thank you, Albert Salmi,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. In fine condition, with light horizontal impression through por

Vintage green ballpoint signature, “George C. Scott,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. In fine condition, with a light horizontal impression under the sign

Screenwriter, film director, and producer (1911–1979), who won the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for Miracle on 34th Street and The Countr

TLS, one page, 8 x 10, personal letterhead on onionskin paper, March 24, 1969. Sellers writes to Donald Koos, in full: “Thank you very much for writin

Blue felt tip signature, “Robert Shaw,” on a white 5.5 x 3.5 card. In fine condition, with slight toning along the top edge.

Canadian-born Mohawk Indian actor (1912–1980) best known for his role as Tonto in the Lone Ranger television series. Vintage fountain pen signature an

Novelist and screenwriter (1902-2000) known for writing horror and sci-fi films, most notably The Wolf Man and Donovan’s Brain. Scarce glossy 8 x 10 U

Set designer and electrical special effects creator (1896–1984) whose work appeared in more than 100 films and television shows including Frankenstein

Printed TLS in Russian, signed “K. Stanislavsky,” one page, 7.5 x 9.25, Moscow Arts Theater letterhead, no date. Letter of gratitude. In full, “Due to

Academy Award–winning American director and screenwriter (1898–1959) best known for his fast-paced, cleverly scripted screwball comedies. Scarce vinta

Actor (1923–1974) best remembered as the gruff Sgt. Carter on the classic Gomer Pyle TV series. DS, seven sides of four pages, 8.5 x 11, July 25, 1969

Promising American actress (born 1943) and wife of director Roman Polanski who was propelled into infamy when she was murdered by the Manson Family at

Promising American actress (born 1943) and wife of director Roman Polanski who was propelled into infamy when she was murdered by the Manson Family at

Superb satin-finish 8 x 10 photo, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint “To Richard, Best wishes, Elizabeth Taylor.” In fine condition.

Signed book: My Love Affair with Jewelry. First edition. NY: Simon & Schuster, 2002. Hardcover with dustjacket, 10 x 12.5, 239 pages. Signed and...

Vintage fountain pen childhood signature, “Shirley Temple,” on an off-white 3.25 x 1.5 card. Matted with a nice vintage postcard photo of Temple to an

Legendary Hollywood production executive who took hold of Universal City at age 20, and supervised such films as Ben Hur and Mutiny on the Bounty. He

Vintage matte-finish 10 x 8 photo of the Stooges laughing at Curly being run over by Moe and Larry, signed and inscribed in fountain pen to assistant

Film director and producer (1900-1985) best known as the director and producer of most Three Stooges shorts between 1937 and 1959. Scarce felt tip sig

Desirable vintage matte-finish 5 x 7 photo of Todd and her dog, signed in white artist’s pencil “Best wishes, from Thelma Todd & Gallant,” addin...

Vintage glossy 5 x 8 photo of a cock-eyed Turpin, signed in white ink, “Best wishes, Ben Turpin.” Some scattered creases and surface marks and a bit o

Umeki was a Japanese-born actress (1929–2007) best known for her Oscar-winning turn in Sayonara and for her role as Mrs. Livingston in the television

Ballpoint signature, “Lee Van Cleef,” on an off-white 5.5 x 3.5 card. In fine condition, with a light impression on far right edge and mild wear to ea

DS, one page both sides, 8.5 x 11, June 17, 1965. Agreement between Vance and Em-Bee Productions for Vance to appear on Call My Bluff, for a salary of

Television horror host (1924-1975), most well known for his ‘Seymour’ character, who presented and criticized low-budget horror and science fiction mo

Acclaimed director of Ossessione, Death in Venice, and The Damned. Christmas card, signed “Luchino,” measuring 6 x 8.5, featuring an image of King Lud

Stunt man (1905-1978) and founder of The Flying Wallendas, a world-renowned daredevil circus group known for its high wire acts. His troupe toured wit

TLS, two pages, 5.75 x 7.75, personal letterhead, March 17, 1954. In part: “Thank you for taking time to let me have your comments about Dragnet. The

TNS, on one of Wayne’s note cards, 4 x 3, September 10, 1975. Short thank you note to Anne Lemlich. In full: “A thoughtful note when you least expect

Matte-finish 10 x 8 photo of Wayne as Rooster Cogburn from True Grit, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “Larry & Virginia, My best, Duke, J...

Program from the 1970 Headliner Award banquet, held on June 3, 1970, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, 9.25 x 12, honoring Wayne as the “Headliner of the Y

Character actor (1869–1956) best known for his role as Uncle Henry in The Wizard of Oz. Vintage pearl-finish 8 x 10 photo, signed in fountain pen, “Si

AQS on an off-white 4.5 x 5.5 sheet. In full: “’I don’t know what I am going to do, But I shall do it.’ Billie Burke.” In fine condition.

Vintage ballpoint signature, “With love, Natalie Wood,” on an off-white 5.25 x 4.25 album page, with a collector’s date notation of August 28, 1956, i

FDC with a cachet honoring the 6.3-cent Liberty Bell stamp, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “Edward, our very best, Robert Wagner,” and “Natali

Vintage ink signature and inscription, “To Paul, Love, Natalie Wood,” on a light blue 6.5 x 5 album page. In fine condition, with a trivial brush to e

Original signed ink sketch of his Beverly Hills home, his Rodeo Drive address, a candlestick telephone with his number, and a self portrait profile on

The King and I sountrack album signed on the front cover in black felt tip. In very good condition, with mild ‘ring of wear’ to both covers, adhesive