RR Auction: Rare Manuscripts, Documents and Autographs

TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, March 18, 1968. Robinson writes Irene Walbrook of the Bronx regarding his troubled son. In full: “You

DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, October 16, 1940. Unissued 1940 World’s Fair Academy of Sport attendance certificate, which reads, in part: “This is to Certif

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 International News photo of Ruth at the plate in his Yankees road uniform, signed and inscribed in fountain pen to journalist Ar

Official Spalding Babe Ruth Home Run Special League baseball signed in blue fountain pen on the sweet spot. In fine, clean condition, with a bit of li

Ink signature, “Tris Speaker,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. In fine condition, with mild uniform toning and a water spot above the signature.

Renowned athletic coach (1862–1965) whose versatile skills earned him places in both the College Football Hall of Fame and the Basketball Hall of Fame

TLS, one page, 7 x 9.5, personal letterhead, January 31, 1938. Letter reads, in full: “In answer to your letter of January 18th, I regret I was unable

Famed American tennis player (1893–1953) whose major tournament victories number in the dozens (including six consecutive years as U.S. Singles Champi

Ballpoint signature, “Pie Traynor,” on a lightly-lined yellow 4 x 3 lightly-lined slip, also signed by Bill Terry and Sid Gordon. In fine condition.

Hockey Hall of Famer (1907-1993) who was the NHL’s first Rookie of the Year. ALS, one page, lightly-lined, 6 x 9, December 27, 1983. A letter to a fan