RR Auction: Rare Manuscripts, Documents and Autographs

Four business checks from Lake Pillsbury Properties, all 8.5 x 3.5, dated from 1967–1970, and all filled out in type and signed by Haley. Expected sta

Five items: one Wizard of Oz Festival program, 8.25 x 10.75, signed on the cover by 12 munchkins: Mary Ellen St. Aubin, Meinhardt Raabe, Marie Raabe,

Much-lauded baseball pitcher (1884–1954) inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1953, a year before his death. Vintage fountain pen signature, “‘Chief’ Ben

Vintage ink signature and inscription, “10/17/36, Kindest regards to Earl H. Jarvis, From Jimmy Braddock,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. In very good co

Official Rawlings 2004 World Series baseball signed in blue ballpoint on the sweet spot and side panels by the entire team. Signers are: Terry Francon

Boxing Hall of Famer (1881-1955) who was heavyweight boxing champion of the world from 1906–08. Vintage ballpoint signature, “Your friend, Tommy Burns

Vintage ballpoint signature, “Primo Carnera,” on a light pink 6 x 4.5 album page with typed and ballpoint collector’s notations to the bottom. In fine

Hall of Famer (1872–1960) who led the Pirates to four pennants as well as the 1909 World Series championship. Vintage ink signature, “Fred C. Clarke,”

Chicago Bears running backs, Piccolo and Sayers became close friends until Piccolo’s early death from cancer in 1970. Two signatures on individual off

Two items: vintage ink signature, “Good luck, Jim Crowley,” on a 3 x 3 card, and a TLS signed “Harry Stuhldreher,” one page, 6.5 x 7, University of Wi

Baseball Hall of Famer (1869-1955) who was a pitcher, manager, and owner. Vintage ballpoint signature, “Clark Griffith,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. I

TLS signed “Geo. S. Halas,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Chicago Bruins Basket Ball Club, Inc. illustrated letterhead, December 12, 1929. Letter to Sidney Stro

Football coach (1869–1936) who helped legalize the forward pass, reputedly invented the scoreboard, and once led Georgia Tech on a 32-game undefeated

Green Bay Packers, Inc. business check, 8 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Lombardi, “Vincent Lombardi,” payable to Montgomery Ward for $

Vintage matte-finish 10 x 8 photo of Louis stretching as champ, three months before the Walcott fight, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Geoffr

Felt tip signature, “Joe Louis,” on an off-white 6 x 4 card with typed collector’s notation. In fine condition.

Vintage matte-finish 5 x 7 photo of Marciano posing in his championship belt, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “Hi ‘Naomi’ Best to you, Rocky Marc

ANS, one page, 9 x 7, no date. Marciano writes a short review of a show. In full: “‘Vince Carmen’ and the Frantic six, Powerpacked group, Strong music

Original vintage program from the Rocky Marciano–Archie Moore fight at Yankee Stadium on September 20, 1955, 8.75 x 11.5, signed on the cover in fount

Basketball Hall of Fame coach (1908-1970) who guided Indiana to two national championships. Vintage ink signature, “Branch McCracken, Basketball Coach

Vintage ink signatures, “Amos Alonzo Stagg” and “Coach Amos Alonzo Stagg, Jr., Susquehanna University,” on individual off-white 5 x 3 cards. In fine c

Basketball player (1922–1993) who led Stanford to the 1942 national championship and went on to play for the Minneapolis Lakers, winning six champions

College Football Hall of Famer (1917–1977) and 1938 Heisman Trophy winner who played college football at Texas Christian University. Scarce vintage fo

Exceptionally large and bold vintage fountain pen signature, “Sincerely, Babe Ruth,” on a beige 6 x 4.25 album page. In fine condition, with a light c

Personal check, 8 x 3, filled out and signed by Ruth, “G. H. Ruth,” payable to L. J. Phillips & Co. for $250.00, March 10, 1942. In fine conditi...

Sensational and extremely desirable official Jim Kelly League baseball signed in black fountain pen on the sweet spot. In very good condition, with a

Vintage fountain pen signature, “A. C. Vance,” on a 3.25 x 1 slip clipped from a check. Cancellation holes affecting the first part of the signature,

Boxing Hall of Famer (1881-1968) and former world heavyweight champion. Vintage 3.25 x 5.5 cardstock photo, signed later vertically in blue ballpoint.

One of the Hall of Fame's five original inductees in 1936, Wagner combined rare offensive and defensive excellence throughout a 21-year career. ...

Vintage softcover autograph album, 6 x 4.5, signed inside in pencil by 52 former ball players, with most pages multi-signed. Signers include: J. Honus

DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, February 8, 1985. Agreement with the Topps trading card company. In part: “I’m pleased to be included in the Topps All-Time Re

Outstanding ALS twice-signed “Cy,” two pages, 8 x 10.5, March 18, 1943. Letter to Roy E. Moore. In full (spelling and grammar retained): “Your letter

Color giclee print on canvas, 28 x 39, commemorating his historic knockout of Sonny Liston, signed at the bottom in black felt tip by Ali. Also signed

Felt tip signature and inscription, “To Miller, Love Muhammad Ali, Dec 15-84,” and a small smiley face sketch, on a pink 5 x 3.5 card. In fine conditi

Color satin-finish 20 x 16 photo of Arguello throwing a punch, signed in silver ink. In fine condition, with a ding to the lower border.

Two signed books: Comeback 2.0. First edition, first printing. NY: Touchstone Books, 2009. Hardcover, 9.5 x 9.5. Both signed in black felt tip on the

Two black felt tip signatures, “Seve Ballesteros” on an off-white 3.5 x 2.25 card, and “Bernhard Langer” on an off-white 6 x 4 card. In fine condition

Satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Bannister crossing the tape after breaking the four-minute mile, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition.

Fifteen glossy 8 x 10 photos, 11 color, each signed by the respective player pictured. Signers are: Willie Stargell, Duke Snider, Bob Lemon, Orlando C

Eight official Rawlings Major League baseballs, each signed in blue ballpoint on the sweet spot or side panel by a different Hall of Fame pitcher. Sig

Thirteen glossy 8 x 10 photos depicting a different Hall of Famer, each signed in felt tip or ballpoint by the respective player pictured. Signers are

Six vintage ink signatures on 6 x 4.5 album pages of various colors. Signers are: Dizzy Dean, Joe Medwick, George Sisler, Bill Dickey, Lefty Gomez, an

Four items: two gold Hall of Fame plaque cards, signed in blue ballpoint by Joe Cronin and blue felt tip by Bill Terry respectively; one red Hall of F

Complete set of 1983 ASA Inc. limited edition baseball cards, numbered 389/2000, 11 of them signed by the respective Hall of Famer pictured in blue or

Six gold Hall of Fame plaque cards, each signed at the top in felt tip or ballpoint by the respective Hall of Famer pictured. Signers are: Bill Dickey

Eighteen felt tip signatures from members of the 1978 American League All-Star team on an off-white 14 x 11 cardstock sheet with an AL logo affixed to

Color 23.25 x 16.75 print entitled ‘Gold Glove Club,’ from Resorts in Atlantic City, signed in blue felt tip by all 12 Gold Glove recipients pictured:

Fourteen photos of various sizes and finishes, 13 color, each signed by the respective basketball coach pictured. Signers are: John Wooden, Denny Crum

White canvas Converse Chuck Taylor All Star basketball sneaker, signed on the side in black felt tip. In very fine condition, with a UDA authenticatio

Official Rawlings American League baseball signed in blue ballpoint on the sweet spot by the perfect game battery mates, with Larsen adding the date o