RR Auction: Rare Manuscripts, Documents and Autographs

Very neat custom-made, unplayed replica of the ‘Frankenbass’ used by Wolfgang Van Halen during the 2007-2008 reunion tour. Well-made bass has been mad

Souvenir handwritten lyrics to the beginning of the second verse of ‘Where Is My Mind,’ written out by Stein on an off-white 8.5 x 11 sheet, signed at

Off-white 8? tambourine, signed on the head in black felt tip by Nokie Edwards, Don Wilson, Bob Spalding and Leon Taylor, with one adding the band’s n

Felt tip signature and inscription, “To Leon, Sincerely, Tom Waits,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. In fine condition, with light toning to the edges.

Noted African-American blues guitarist and singer (1914–1969). His political activism in the 1940s resulted in his being blacklisted, which in turn le

Jazz trumpeter and drummer who rose to prominence in Duke Ellington's orchestra. Vintage fountain pen signatures, “Cootie Williams” and “Sonny G...

AMQS on an off-white 5 x 3 card. Williams pens two bars of the Star Wars theme, signing below. In fine condition.

ALS, one page, 5.25 x 7, personal letterhead, June 20, 1927. Letter to a gentleman attempting to arrange a meeting. In part: “I came to the theatre on

Vintage hardcover autograph album, 6.25 x 4.75, signed inside in ink and pencil by 35 actors and actresses. Most pages signed on a single side, with a

ANS in French, one page, 4.25 x 2, personal black-bordered stationery card featuring her motto, ‘Quand Meme,’ no date. Brief note in French. In part (

Regal vintage glossy 8 x 10 full-length photo of Baker in an elegant dress, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Edna, with love, Josephine Baker

Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Nadar of Paris, signed in the lower border in black ink, “Sarah Bernhardt, 1889.” Light soiling and a few dings t

DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, June 14, 1951. Agreement between Boyer and The Theatre Guild, Inc. to “act in a radio version of a play to be broadcast by us

Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo, taken by Bert Longworth, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Fritz, good luck, Humphrey Bogart.” Light ripplin

Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Bogart, a cigarette in his hand, petting his black Labrador Retriever, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To J

English screenwriter and director (1905–1991) best known for writing The Seventh Veil. TLS, one page, 6 x 8, personal letterhead, March 3, 1986. Lette

TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, May 18, 1972. Letter to an admirer. In part: “Unlike so many so-called movie stars Miss Stanwyck trul

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Brando from The Night of the Following Day, signed and inscribed in-person in fountain pen (with Brando switching from

DS, nine onionskin pages, 8.5 x 11, October 4, 1950. Contract between Warner Bros. and Brennan for him “portray the role of ‘Pop Keith’ in a motion pi

Silent film director (1880–1958) whose notable films include adaptations of Peter Pan, Beau Geste, and Sorrell and Son. TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, Famou

DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, 1950-51. Biography file for Theatre World magazine, filled out by Brook, including a signature in print at the top and list of

Actress (1928–1990) who committed suicide by leaping from a window. DS, one onionskin page, 8.5 x 11, March 1, 1963. Capucine confirms that Famous Art

Rare vintage glossy 7.5 x 9.5 United Artists promotional photo of Chaney as Akhoba from the Hal Roach film 1,000,000 B.C., signed and inscribed in bla

Scarce vintage matte-finish 10 x 13 Ruth Harriet Louise MGM publicity photo of Chaney in a military uniform for his role in the 1926 film Tell It to t

Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 portrait by Nickolas Muray, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Ben Pinchot, from Charles Chaplin” and “To Ben Pincho

Bold AQS on an off-white 5.25 x 2.75 slip. Chaplin writes, “’All the World’s a Stage’ Charlie Chaplin, 19-28.” Slip is affixed to an identical size ca

ALS, one page both sides, 6.25 x 9.5, The Stanhope letterhead, April 24, 1947. Letter to writer Garson Kanin. In part: “I have witnessed this afternoo

ALS, one page, 6 x 7.75, December 6, 1939. Cotten declines an invitation. In part: “I have put off answering your note inviting me to the Theatre Foru

French director (1898–1981) best known for such films as À nous la liberté and The Ghost Goes West. ALS in French, signed “Rene,” one page...

Broadway star (1847–1924) who spent much of her youth dancing on stage for miners in the California Gold Rush, eventually becoming the protegee of act

TLS signed “George,” two onionskin pages, 8.5 x 11, March 14, 1956. Letter to a hospitalized Humphrey Bogart. In part: “Emily Post hasn’t provided wha

TLS signed in pencil, one page, 8.5 x 5.5, Twentieth Century Fox letterhead, May 16, 1951. Inter-office letter to producer Darryl Zanuck. In part: “We

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

ALS signed “Olivia,” two pages, 8 x 10.25, personal letterhead, August 20, 1971. Letter to Audrey. In part: “My internal climate is improving, and man

American mentalist and magician (1892–1975) who performed widely in vaudeville in the early twentieth century and later made the transition to radio a

TLS signed “Bette D. Merrill,” two pages, 6 x 8, Witchway letterhead, March 29, 1956. Letter to a reporter. In part: “Well—you certainly have it as fa

ALS signed “Doug F.,” one page on a 5.5 x 3.75 postcard depicting a sketch of a house, no date. Letter to George Cukor. In part: “Having been away fro

Dashing vintage matte-finish 4.5 x 6.5 photo of Flynn in a suit and tie, signed in fountain pen, “Kindest regards, Errol Flynn.” Light silvering to da

ALS signed “Ava,” three pages on two sheets, 7 x 9, personal letterhead, no date. Letter to Harris Williams. In part: “Just finishing up a week at the

Business check, 7.25 x 3.25, filled out in type and signed by Garland, payable to Paul Gastelum for $65, November 29, 1963. Expected cancellation stam

Vintage Wizard of Oz-era ballpoint signature, “Judy Garland,” on a pink 6 x 4.5 album page with collector’s notations to the top, one dating it August

DS, two pages, 8.5 x 11, April 2, 1965. Agreement regarding Garland’s rights to the "literary property designated as 'Babes in the Woods...

Two signatures: one vintage pencil signature, “Clark Gable,” on an off-white 5.25 x 3.5 album page; and one vintage ink signature and inscription, “Be

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Lila—With my best wishes, Betty Grable.” In very good condition, with light scat

Matte-finish 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo of Grant, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “Happy thoughts Joe, Cary Grant.” In very good condition,

British-born character actor (1877–1959) who won the Academy Award for his supporting role as Kris Kringle in the holiday classic, Miracle on 34th Str

Dignified glossy 7.25 x 9.25 photo of Greenstreet, signed in fountain pen, “With best wishes, Sydney Greenstreet.” In fine condition, with light scatt

ALS signed “Bill Hart,” three pages, 8.5 x 11, William S. Hart Company letterhead, July 17, 1929. In part: “I had an interview with Miss Latham and ea

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

Lovely matte-finish 8 x 10 portrait of Hayworth, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint “To Douglas Allen, Best wishes, Rita Hayworth.” A few scattere

Director (1896–1979) known for his WWII propaganda recruitment piece, The Negro Soldier, and Tulsa which was nominated for an Oscar. DS, one page, 8.5

Program for As You Like It starring Hepburn, 9 x 12, signed on the reverse in fountain pen. Scattered overall creases and soiling, otherwise fine cond

TLS signed “Kate Hepburn,” one page, 6 x 8, personal letterhead, September 25, 1965. Letter to George, no doubt George Cukor. In full: “Spencer was so

Scarce vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 Bachrach portrait of Hepburn, signed in the lower left in fountain pen. In very good condition, with light creases

Original vintage blue ink self-portrait, signed and inscribed “To Gabe, Alfred Hitchcock,” on an off-white 3 x 4.5 card, dated “1956” in an unknown ha

Pearl-finish 11 x 13.75 photo of Hitchcock looking over his shoulder, nicely signed in white artist’s pencil. Rippling to bottom edge, a couple circul

Ink signature, “Houdini,” on an off-white 3.25 x 1 slip clipped from the closing of a typed letter. Double matted and framed with a portrait of Houdin

Vintage original signed charcoal self-portrait on an off-white 8.75 x 11.75 sheet. Framed to an overall size of 9.75 x 12.75. In fine condition. A won

Actor (1886–1959) who appeared in over 200 films between 1918 and 1959, working with George Cukor on seven, including an appearance as a carpetbagger

Notarized DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, November 16, 1954. Blank contract for legal representation in regards to federal taxation. Signed at the conclusion

DS, signed “Harry Lauder” and “Harry & Greta Lauder,” one page both sides, 8 x 7, May 17, 1937. Baggage declaration from a trip on the steamship...

Attractive glossy 8 x 10 photo of Kelly in pearls, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a couple trivial surface creases and impressions.

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 Warner Bros promotional photo for The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “Warren, All good wishes,

Gorgeous vintage matte-finish 7.5 x 9.75 portrait of Leigh, signed in the upper right in fountain pen. In very good to fine condition, with a few ligh

Vintage 3.75 x 5.75 newspaper photo, signed in fountain pen. Photo is affixed to a 5 x 6.5 off-white sheet. In fine condition, with light intersecting

Actor (1889–1952) known for his role as the first Tarzan in 1918's Tarzan of the Apes. Vintage matte-finish 6.5 x 8.5 photo of Lincoln in a tuxe...

DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, March 8, 1943. Agreement between Lunt, Fontanne, and Warner Bros. In part: “You propose to have us impersonated and represente

DS, six pages, 8.5 x 13, January 6, 1963. Contract between Kifeta Ltd. and Lynde, who agrees to “render services as the singing and dialogue voice of

Gorgeous vintage glossy 4 x 5 photo of Mansfield, signed in fountain pen. some creasing to top corner tips and a trivial tear to right edge, and a not

Vintage glossy 6.75 x 9 photo of Mansfield wearing large hoop earrings, signed in blue ink. Creasing to the upper left corner, scattered surface creas

Glossy photo trimmed in size to 7 x 9, signed and inscribed in ink, “To Paul, Warmly! Jayne Mansfield.” In good condition, with trimming as noted, cre

Personal check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed by McQueen, “Steve L. McQueen,” payable to Brown’s Auto Supply for $278.22, June 23, 1967. In very goo

Vintage 5 x 7 cardstock photo of Marx playing a miniature piano, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “Regards to LeRoy, Chico Marx.” In fine conditio

DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, January 11, 1960. Agreement between Mansfield and 20th Century Fox Film Corporation for Mansfield to appear on the Bob Hope te

TLS signed “Spanky,” one page, 8.5 x 11, illustrated personal letterhead, July 29, 1992. Letter regarding pending litigation. In part: “A federal cour

DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, no date. Biography file for Theatre World magazine, filled out by Mills, including a signature in print at the top and list of

Vintage 9 x 12 cardstock photo of Mix on horseback, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Gladys Metz, from Tom Mix.” Light scattered creases, and

Exceptionally rare combination of vintage ballpoint signatures, “Marilyn Monroe” and “Joe DiMaggio,” on a 3.5 x 8.5 slip irregularly clipped from a ma

DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, August 23, 1968. Release form for the News Syndicate Co. Inc. In part: “In consideration of the publicity given to me…my conse

ALS signed “Mitchell’s Moonbeam Mac Naldi Mac Swine,” three pages both sides, 6 x 9.25, Hotel Wentworth letterhead, May 17, 1957. Bizarre letter to La

TLS signed “Larry,” one page both sides, 5.5 x 7, personal letterhead, December 21, 1974. Letter to George Cukor. In full: “Thank you so much for the

Vintage glossy 9.75 x 8 photo of Hood with Buckwheat, Alfalfa, and Porky, signed and inscribed in blue ink “Lotsa good wishes to Harry Wilkinson ‘n th

DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, 1950-51. Biography file for Theatre World magazine, filled out by Owen, including a signature in print at the top and list of

DS, one page both sides, 7.25 x 3.25, August 4, 1965. MGM Pictures W4 tax document, with personal information printed in blue ballpoint by Poitier, in

Program for a performance of Back to Methuselah starring Power and Emerson at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, 6 x 9, two pages, January 27, 1959. S

Two items: one vintage glossy 8 x 10 head-and-shoulder photo of Powell, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Harry Wilkinson’s Hollywood-Amuseum,

Souvenir typescript, one page, 8.5 x 11, featuring Price’s response to the question ‘What’s the worst scare you’ve had on a set?’ In full: “For the cl

DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, no date. Document submitted to the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce, answering questions regarding use of makeup. Roland report

ALS, three pages on two sheets, 8.5 x 11, illustrated Oklahoma Biltmore Hotel letterhead, December 10, 1954. Letter to an admirer about her stories in

DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, April 3, 1950. Agreement between Russell and Foote, Cone & Belding for her to appear on a Hallmark Playhouse radio broad...

Singer, actress, flamboyant beauty of the Gay Nineties (1861–1922). Vintage matte-finish 6.5 x 8.75 photo, affixed to a 9.5 x 12 Mitzene Studio mount,

TLS signed “Rosalind,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 6.5, Hotel Pierre letterhead, no date. Letter to journalist Radie Harris. In part: “T

DS, one onionskin page, 8.5 x 11, no date. Amendment to an agreement between Sellers and Ruzak Productions from August 5, 1963, regarding royalties of

Personal check, 7.75 x 3, filled out in type and signed by Selznick, “David O. Selznick,” payable to Charles Boyer for $40, October 10, 1936. Endorsed

Three documents, one single page and two multi-page: one is an agreement between Stanwyck and Warner Bros. Pictures for the services of costume design

TLS, one page, 5.25 x 8.5, personal letterhead, May 6, 1968. Letter to journalist Radie Harris. In part: “Thank you very much for all the good words a

Promising American actress (born 1943) and wife of director Roman Polanski who was propelled into infamy when she was murdered by the Manson Family at

Promising American actress (b. 1943) and wife of director Roman Polanski who was propelled into infamy when she was murdered by the Manson Family at t

Vintage ballpoint signature, “Elizabeth Tayor Hilton, Looking forward to a marvellous Paris opening,” on an off-white 9.5 x 4.5 sheet. Also sign

ALS signed “Larry Fine,” one page, lightly-lined, 5.75 x 8, stamped personal letterhead, no date. Letter to a fan written while in the hospital recove