RR Auction: Rare Manuscripts, Documents and Autographs

Two albums: JT and Dad Loves His Work, each signed on the front cover in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with mild creases and light chipping to edg

Deceased founder and lead singer of Thin Lizzy (1949–1986). Signed book: A Collected Works of Philip Lynott. 1977. Hardcover, 6 x 8.75, 104 pages. Sig

Souvenir printed lyrics to ‘Happy Together,’ on an off-white 8.5 x 11 sheet, signed in blue and black felt tip by Howard Kaylan, Mark Volman, Jim Pons

Two glossy 8 x 10 photos, one color, of Vai posing with his guitars, each signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition.

Stage-used 12? coated Remo drumhead, signed in black felt tip by David Lee Roth and Eddie Van Halen, and in blue felt tip by Alex Van Halen and Wolfga

American jazz saxophonist (1909–1973) generally regarded, along with Coleman Hawkins and Lester Young, as one of the three greatest ‘swing tenors.’ Vi

Felt tip signatures, “Keith Moon,” and “Roger Daltrey,” on individual off-white 4.25 x 2 slips. In fine condition, with light show-through from collec

Color limited edition print of a ticket for Farm Aid II, numbered #43/500, signed in black felt tip. Also signed in pencil by the artist, Bob Scott. S

Ballpoint signature, “F. Zappa,” on an off-white card. Suede matted with a great portrait of Zappa to an overall size of 8 x 10. In fine condition.

Vintage ballpoint signatures of Elizabeth Taylor, Ronald Reagan, Ann Sheridan (ins), Lauren Bacall, Martha Hyer, Terry Moore, and Robert Taylor on two

ALS, one page, 5.5 x 8.25, Wallack’s letterhead, September 27, 1912. Letter of introduction for a friend. In part: “This is to introduce Mr. Charles D

Vintage hardcover autograph album, 7 x 4.5, signed inside in fountain pen and pencil by 45 celebrities, all single page, with many adding brief inscri

Vintage softcover autograph album, 6.25 x 4.5, signed inside in fountain pen and pencil by 38 celebrities and friends, with some adding brief inscript

Two personal checks, 1952 and 1956, each filled out in type, one payable to Hazel Pierce, and signed “Desi Arnaz,” the other payable to Cash and signe

ANS, one page, 4.5 x 3.5, undated but postmarked December 16, 1967, personal letterhead. Brief note of thanks. In full: “Thank you for sending me the

Cinematographer (1874-1944) noted for his association with filmmaker D. W. Griffith. TLS signed “G. W. ‘Billy’ Bitzer,” 8.5 x 11, International Photog

Vintage matte-finish 10.5 x 11 photo of Bogart in a pin-stripe suit, signed and inscribed in black fountain pen, “To Jack Perry, Good luck Jack, Humph

DS, one onionskin page, 8.5 x 11, October 1947. A brief letter of resignation to the board of Liberty Films. In full: “I hereby resign as a Director a

Original unsigned ballpoint sketch of three portraits, a man with long hair and a mustache, a man with curly hair, and a man in a ‘Julius Caesar’ pose

ANS, one light green album page, 5.25 x 4.5, no date. Advice to an admirer. In full: “To Janet—To be a successful actress one must study. The road is

Actress (1906–1965) best remembered as Mina in the film Dracula with Belá Lugosi. Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 DeBarron Studios portrait, signed...

Fantastic vintage matte-finish 5 x 7 photo of Chaplin as a young man, boldly signed in the lower border in black fountain pen, “Faithfully, Chas. Chap

Actor (1914–1968) who enjoyed a 20-year film career including Sunset Boulevard, How to Marry a Millionaire, and Auntie Mame. Clark’s personal passport

TLS signed “Joan,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, Seasons Greetings letterhead, Christmas, 1967. Brief holiday greeting to actor Jerry Lewis. In full: “This C

TLS signed “Joan,” one page, 6 x 7, personal letterhead, October 19, 1970. A letter to director Vincent Sherman. In full: “Thank you so much for your

Draft TLS signed “George,” three pages, 8.5 x 11, no date. A letter to producer Darryl Zanuck about an upcoming project (which apparently never came t

DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, October 30, 1936. A confirmation from MGM’s Eddie Mannix regarding Cukor’s credit in Camille. In part: “You will be given cred

TLS, two pages, 8.5 x 11 and 8 x 10 respectively, National Corporate Fund for Dance letterhead, January 7, 1980. Letter of thanks to a contributor. In

Popular early film comedienne (1897–1961) who became infamous as the longtime intimate companion of married publishing tycoon William Randolph Hearst.

Revolutionary Soviet Russian film director and film theorist (1898–1948) noted in particular for his silent films Strike, Battleship Potemkin, and Oct

American actor (1931–1955) best known for his star turns in three 1950s screen classics: East of Eden, Rebel Without a Cause, and Giant. His untimely

Exceptional original charcoal and pastel portrait of James Dean, done by artist, Ray Lucas, on a light gray 13.25 x 20 sheet. Image depicts Dean in a

Original vintage signed charcoal, ink and chalk sketch of John Barrymore on his deathbed, with white highlights in either chalk or pastel, drawn by De

ALS signed with her married name “Margot Arias,” two pages both sides, 5.75 x 8.5, personal letterhead, September 19. A letter to Dr. Daum. In part: “

Personal check, 8.5 x 3.25, filled out in type and signed by Flynn, payable to Southern California Telephone Co. for $13.11, February 25, 1947. Two sm

ALS signed “Jack,” one page, 7 x 10.25, personal letterhead, no date. Letter to George Cukor. In full: “How is it going? Are you happy? Is it fun? I’m

Pioneer of modern dance, choreography, and theatrical lighting (1862–1928). ALS in mixed English and French, one page, 4.25 x 6.75, no date. A letter

Special effects artist (1902–1965) remembered for his innovative trick photography techniques and winner of two Acadamy Award wins for Best Special Ef

Personal check, 8.25 x 3.25, filled out in type and signed by Gable, payable to Gail Strickling for $12.00, April 4, 1947. In fine condition, with a c

DS, one onionskin page, 8.5 x 11, February 12, 1945. Letter to Loew’s Incorporated agreeing to work for free for the war effort. In full: “At the requ

TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, March 13, 1962. A letter of thanks to Henry Jaffe. In part: “I want you to know that I deeply appreci

ALS in pencil signed “Laurette,” written at the bottom of a TLS to Taylor, one page, 8.5 x 11, Selznick International Pictures letterhead, May 14, 193

Actor (1870–1952) known for his supporting roles in The Mask of Fu Manchu, Werewolf of London, and Son of Frankenstein. DS, one page, 8.5 x 17, Januar

DS, one page, 6.25 x 10, April 22, 1938. Notice from RKO reads, in part: “Please be advised that we will require you to commence the rendition of your

DS, one page, 7 x 5, April 14, 1927. An application for diamond broker Joseph McCloskey’s membership to the exclusive Masquers Club, supported by Grau

DS, signed with his real name “Lloyd Crane, Charles Locher,” one page both sides, 8.5 x 16, March 19, 1937. A contract with Samuel Goldwyn Inc. indica

Welsh actor (1912–1980) who won an Academy Award for his supporting role in the 1959 epic Ben-Hur. Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Griffith as Sheik Ilderim in

ALS signed “Rex,” one page both sides, 6.25 x 8, personal letterhead, October 16. Letter to journalist Radie Harris. In part: “We are so disappointed

Vintage glossy 7 x 9.5 photo of Hayworth in Amsterdam, signed in black fountain pen. Scattered marks and creases, some spotting to the finish, and lig

Seductive glossy 8 x 10 photo of Hayworth in a long black dress and smoking a cigarette in Gilda, signed and inscribed in blue ink “To Louie, from Rit

Striking vintage glossy 7.25 x 9.5 publicity photo of Hepburn in How to Steal a Million, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “Pour Yvonne, Merci, Au

Vintage glossy 9.25 x 7 photo of Hepburn in Love in the Afternoon, signed in fountain pen. In fine condition, with trimmed edges and a bit of light co

Lovely color 8 x 10.75 book photo of Hepburn as she appears in My Fair Lady, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “To Dana, thank you, Audrey Hepbur

TLS signed “Audrey,” one page, 8.25 x 11, March 22, 1965. Letter written from Madris to George Cukor. In part: “Of course we are going to stay with yo

Program for ‘An Evening with Audrey Hepburn’ at the Museum of Modern Art on October 21, 1987, 8.25 x 8.5, six pages. Signed and inscribed on the cover

Stunning glossy 8 x 10 photo of Hepburn as she appeared in My Fair Lady, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.

TLS, one page, 5.5 x 8.5, personal letterhead, July 19, 1992. A letter of thanks to a fan. In full: “Thank you for the kind words and teaching young p

ALS signed “Kate Hep,” three pages, lightly-lined, 4.5 x 7.75, personal letterhead, April 27 [1972]. A letter to Santa Barbara socialite Alex Tiers in

Program from the production of Coco, 9 x 12, 16 pages, signed and inscribed on the front cover in black felt tip, “For Lois P. Draper, Katharine Hepbu

TNS, one page, 5.75 x 5.5, personal letterhead, May 27, 1987. A one word note to W. O. Pehrson “Nostrils.” Matted with a portrait of Hepburn to an ove

TLS, one page, 6 x 8, personal letterhead, September 1, 1981. Brief response to an admirer. In full: “I’m sorry but I do not have time to answer your

Scarce vintage matte-finish 7.25 x 9 photo, affixed to its original 9.25 x 12.25 mount, signed and inscribed in fountain pen on the mount to George Cu

DS, four pages, 8.5 x 11, September 15, 1978. Legal document from MGM granting Heston “permission to use film clips from three Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc

Original vintage signed ink profile self-portrait on an off-white 8.5 x 11 sheet of musically-lined paper, signed at the top by Hitchcock, and also si

TLS, one onionskin page, 8.5 x 11, September 30, 1957. Confirmation to The Theatre Guild. In full: “I’m writing to confirm that the term of my engagem

Partially printed DS, signed “Harry Houdini,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.5 x 8.5, December 17, 1917. An application for membership in the S

Signed book: The Unmasking of Robert-Houdin. Later printing. NY: Publishers Printing Co., 1908. Hardcover, 5.75 x 8.25, 319 pages. Signed and inscribe

Vintage pearl-finish 7 x 9 Vandamm photo of Karloff in Arsenic and Old Lace, signed in black fountain pen, “Best wishes, Boris Karloff.” In good condi

TLS, one page, 5.5 x 8, Hotel Richmond letterhead, October 12, 1921. Letter to Mr. Miller. In full: “May I read a play of mine to you sometime or othe

DS, one page both sides, 8.5 x 11, November 6, 1946. Twice-signed contract between the William Morris Agency and Jolson, who agrees to employ “the Age

Vintage glossy 4.75 x 7 photo of Karloff bathed in a spotlight, signed in fountain pen, “Sincerely, Boris Karloff.” In very good condition, with a dia

ALS, one page, 5.5 x 8.5, personal letterhead, February 7, 1993. Short letter in response to a fan. In part: “Thanks for your letter re—Jack Pierce…I

TLS, one page, 8 x 11, NBC letterhead, February 18, 1975. Letter to Anita Gold of the Chicago Tribune. In full: “Mr. Norm Frisch has forwarded to me y

Esteemed German-American film director (1890–1976) who helmed such classics as Fury and the landmark science-fiction epic Metropolis. Matte-finish 10

Signed book: Jennings and Darbishire. First edition. London: Collins, 1954. Hardcover with dustjacket, 5 x 7.25, 256 pages. Signed and inscribed in bl

TLS, on a 5.5 x 3.25 postcard, August 10, 1962. Letter to Timothy Dalton. In part: “Pleased to know you located a L&H comic book and liked it…No...

TLS, one page both sides, 7.25 x 10.5, Oceana letterhead, November 27, 1959. Letter to Glen Laxton. In part: “The last L&H film was made in Fran...

Matte-finish 10 x 8 photo of Laurel and Hardy in their prime, signed once to the upper left, “Stan Laurel,” and also signed and inscribed in fountain

ALS signed “Viven Leigh,” one page both sides, 6 x 4, personal letterhead, December 20. A letter of thanks and well-wishes for the holidays and new ye

Christmas card of the three wise men, 5 x 4 closed, with a pre-printed Christmas message inside, signed and inscribed in blue ink “Joyce, from Viven L

Program from Waters of the Moon at the Theatre Royal Haymarket, 5 x 8, two pages, signed on the front cover in blue ink “L. Olivier” and “Vivien Leigh

Beautiful vintage matte-finish 7.75 x 9.5 photo of Leigh, signed in fountain pen in the lower right. In fine condition, with silvering to the darker a

Film producer and screenwriter (1904-1951) known for producing low-budget horror movies throughout the 1940s, including The Cat People. TLS signed “Va

TLS, one page, 5.5 x 7, personal letterhead, June 8, 1961. A letter to her friend. In part: “Thank you for sending that lovely little knitted gift for

TLS, one page, 6 x 9, Hotel Windsor Melbourne letterhead, July 19, 1961. A letter to a friend. In part: “Everybody has been sweet and welcoming here a

Gordon ‘Porky’ Lee’s personal hardcover auotgraph album, 5.25 x 4.25, signed inside in pencil and fountain pen by approximately 130 friends and co-wor

TLS signed “Josh,” one page, 7 x 10.25, personal letterhead, March 16, 1959. Letter to Robert Montgomery. In part: “It seems that U. S. Navy Admiral K

ALS, 8.5 x 10.5, personal letterhead, September 23, 1982. Response to an autograph request. In full: “Hope you don’t mind. Two of the pictures you sen

Vintage 8 x 10 photo of an artist’s “pen and ink style” sketch of Lugosi as Count Dracula, signed in fountain pen, “Sincerely, Bela Lugosi.” In fine c

Chilling vintage matte-finish 5 x 7 photo of Lugosi as Dracula, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Arthur, best wishes, Bela Lugosi.” In very go

TLS signed “Joe Mankiewicz,” one page, 8.5 x 11, November 5, 1951. Response to future Academy Award winner Leonard Gershe, who was still looking to br

ALS, one page on an Olympic Airways postcard, 5.5 x 3.5, November 9, 1960. A letter to Hollywood Reporter journalist Mike Connally. In full: “Just com

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Mansfield holding a cocktail as the clock behind her approaches 12 o’clock, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Fr

TLS signed “Jayne,” one page, 8.5 x 11, pictorial Hargitay’s Health-Glow letterhead, February 8, 1961. Mansfield accepts an invitation. In part: “As y

TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, September 14, 1961. Letter to the Candid Camera Company regarding payment and reuse of her appearance on the show. Letter con

Actor (1886-1975) who appeared in over 120 films, most notably as Little Maria's father in Frankenstein, as well as supporting roles in horror c...

Vintage 8.5 x 3.75 Screen Actor’s Guild envelope (postmarked 2/10/1961) signed on the reverse in ballpoint, “Don Megowan.” In fine condition, with tri

Vintage fountain pen signatures, “Best wishes from Zeppo Marx,” “Groucho Marx,” “Harpo Marx,” and “Chico Marx,” on a light pink 7.5 x 5.5 album page,

DS, signed “Roddy McDowall (Roderick Andrew),” one page, 8.5 x 2.75, December 17, 1942. An official form with typed personal information, signed when

TLS signed “Ed,” one page, 7 x 9, US Information Agency letterhead, July 26, 1963. Letter to actress Kitty Carlisle during her travels abroad. In full