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