RR Auction: Rare Manuscripts, Documents and Autographs

TLS signed “Mary,” one page, 6.75 x 9.75, personal letterhead, May 16, 1956. Pickford writes a letter of thanks to California Governor Goodwin J. Knig

British actor (1909–1971) best known for his lead role in the science-fiction classic The Day the Earth Stood Still and as Harry Lime in TV’s The Thir

Vintage matte-finish 11 x 14 Elmer Fryer photo of Rains smoking a cigarette, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “Alice, from Claude Rains.” Crease t

TLS signed “Rosalind,” one page, 6.25 x 9.5, personal letterhead, March 7, 1963. Letter to writer Garson Kanin. In full: “Thank you, thank you, for se

DS, 13 pages, 8.5 x 14, June 13, 1983. Agreement between Shawn and Dalyn Internations Ltd., for Shawn to produce a film titled “The Secret Diary of Si

Actor, songwriter, and theatre director (1909–1965) remembered for his roles in Orson Welles’ Citizen Kane and The Lady from Shanghai, and numerous te

Hollywood make-up artist (b. 1921) known as ‘The Godfather of Make-Up’ who worked on The Godfather, The Exorcist, and Taxi Driver, among others. ALS,

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

ALS signed “Blanche,” one page, 8.5 x 11, September 11, 1983. A letter declining an invitation to Maine. In part: “I’ll admit, Kennebunk is a temptati

Highly influential American cinematographer (1904-1948) noted for his innovative use of lighting and techniques such as deep focus, an example of whic