RR Auction: Rare Manuscripts, Documents and Autographs

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,”