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