RR Auction: Rare Manuscripts, Documents and Autographs

Colorful African-American boxer (1878–1946) who held the world heavyweight championship from 1908 to 1915 and whose achievements in and out of the rin

Vintage ballpoint signature, “Larry Lajoie 5-18-49,” on an off-white 5.5 x 3.25 government postcard (postmarked 5/18/1949). In fine condition, with li

Vintage green fountain pen signature, “Geo. E. ‘Duffy’ Lewis,” on an off-white 5.5 x 3.25 government postcard (postmarked 6/8/1949). In fine condition

English boxer (1893–1970) who won the world welterweight championship in 1915. Vintage fountain pen signature, “Don’t ever get found out, January 1931

Green Bay Packers, Inc. business check, 8.25 x 3.25, filled out in another hand and signed by Lombardi, “Vincent Lombardi,” payable to Roland Fischer

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Louis ready to fight, signed in purple ink. Scattered moderate creasing throughout, a heavy central vertical crease, and a tear

Vintage fountain pen signature, “Connie Mack,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2 card. In fine condition, with a paperclip impression through the “C.” Accompani

DS, one page both sides, 8.5 x 11, June 3, 1968. Agreement between Mantle and Sojourn Productions for Mantle to appear on four shows of The Match Game

Program for an event by the Red Auerbach Foundation, 8.5 x 11, signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by 11 attendees including: ‘Pistol’ Pete Mar

Felt tip signature, “To Mike, Rocky Marciano,” on an off-white 6 x 4 sheet affixed to a slightly larger card. In very good condition, with two tears t

Replica Vince Lombardi Super Bowl trophy, approximately 18? tall, celebrating the 49ers five Super Bowl Championships, with commemorative plaques on t

The man responsible for firing Branch Rickey and the team’s unpopular move from New York to Los Angeles. He was posthumously inducted into the Basebal

Vintage ink signature, “Mel Ott,” on an off-white 5.5 x 3.25 government postcard (postmarked 6/16/1948). In fine condition. with trivial toning along

Vintage pencil signature, “Greeting, Jesse Owens, Ohio State Univ.,” on an off-white 6 x 6.25 sheet of Hotel Paramount stationery. Sheet is affixed to

Glossy 10 x 8 photo of Owens bolting out of the starting blocks, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “To Melinda, Greetings to a very lovely person

TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, February 15, 1963. Letter to an admirer prior to his fight with Sonny Liston. In part: “However, getting

American League pitcher (1896–1984) who threw the fifth perfect game in baseball history against the Detroit Tigers in 1922. Felt tip signature, “Char

Vintage fountain pen signature, “Best wishes, from Jackie Robinson,” on an off-white 5.5 x 3.25 government postcard (postmarked 12/16/1948). In fine c

The American League Base Ball Club business check, 9 x 3.25, filled out in type and signed by Jacob Ruppert and countersigned by Ed Barrow, “E. G. Bar

Vintage fountain pen signature, “Tris Speaker,” on an off-white 5.5 x 3.25 government postcard (postmarked 8/30/1949). In fine condition, with a coupl