RR Auction: Rare Manuscripts, Documents and Autographs

Russian-born prima ballerina (1881–1931) who won international fame for her exquisite interpretations of classical roles. Vintage ink signature, “Anna

Vintage fountain pen signature, “William Powell,” on an off-white 4.5 x 3.75 album page with a collector’s notation along bottom edge. In fine conditi

Three signed photos: one glossy 10 x 8 Warner Bros. promotional photo for House of Wax, signed in black felt tip; one glossy 10 x 8 promotional photo

Indian filmmaker (1921–1992) regarded as one of the greatest auteurs of 20th century cinema. Felt tip signature, “Satyajit Ray,” on an off-white 6 x 4

Russian dancers, Riabouchinska (1917–2000) was one of the ‘baby ballerinas’ of the Ballet Russes de Monte Carlo who critics would later call ‘the most

Vintage fountain pen signature, “Best wishes, Bill Robinson,” on an off-white 4.5 x 1.5 lined slip. Double matted and framed with a poster of Robinson

Felt tip signature, “Robert Ryan,” on an off-white 5 x 3 . In fine condition.

Vintage ballpoint signature, “George Sanders,” on a pale gray 5 x 3 album page. In fine condition.

Silent film actress (1892–1954) who was a leading lady in many productions by Balboa Films. Vintage fountain pen signature and inscription, “To ‘Billy

Two glossy 8 x 10 photos, one signed in black felt tip and one signed and inscribed in green felt tip, “To Tommy—Best wishes, Ann Sothern.” Felt tip n

Souvenir printed lyrics to the ‘Theme from Superman,’ on a white 8.5 x 11 sheet. Signed in black felt tip by Noel Neill and in black ballpoint by Jack

American actor and vaudevillian (1876–1935). DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, no date. Document submitted to the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce, answering que

Color limited edition 8.5 x 10.75 serigraph print entitled Decade for Women, numbered #1194/1250 signed in the lower border in pencil. This design by

Personal check, 6 x 2.75, filled out in type and signed by DeRita, “Joe DeRita,” payable to Universal Star Market for $75.00, January 21, 1969. Double

Personal check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Fine, “Larry Fine,” payable to Thrifty Drugs for $6.29, June 28, 1968. Double-matted and framed to

Personal check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Howard, “Moe Howard,” payable to Doheny Deli for $14.52, November 12, 1972. Double-matted and frame

Actor (1914–1998) who appeared in hundreds of movies, short films, and television shows, and is best known for his numerous appearances with the Three

Film director and producer (1900–1985) best known as the director and producer of most Three Stooges shorts between 1937 and 1959. Scarce bank check,

Actor (1912–1994) best known for his appearance as the ‘gremlin’ in the 1963 Twilight Zone episode, ‘Nightmare at 20,000 Feet.’ Scarce vintage ballpoi

Two different glossy 8 x 10 photos of Ustinov from his films, including one from Billy Budd, each signed in black ink. In very good condition, with sc

Ballpoint signature and inscription, “To Alex, Best regards, Johnny Weissmuller, ‘Tarzan’,” on an off-white 3.5 x 5.5 album page. Double-matted and fr

Vintage fountain pen signature, “Orson Welles,” on an off-white 3.25 x 2 slip, stamp-dated March 25, 1939, and a pencil collector’s notation along bot

Felt tip signature, “Mae West,” on a light green 4.5 x 2.5 album page. Double-matted with a portrait of West to an overall size of 10 x 15. In fine co

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Wilder, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Thomas K. Boyce, Billy Wilder 1950;” and a TLS signed by Wilder, one

Ballpoint signature and inscription, “To Jack, from Ray Bolger,” on a light blue 5.25 x 4.5 album page with pencil collector’s notation to the top bor

Ballpoint signature and inscription, “To Jack, Best wishes, Billie Burke,” on a light pink 5 x 4.5 album page with pencil collector’s notation to the

Three checks: two business checks from Lake Pillsbury Properties, 8.5 x 3.5, dated from 1969–1970, and all filled out in type and signed by Haley; and

ANS signed “Max (Andrew H. Brown) Baer,” one page at the bottom of a postal telegraph, 8.5 x 6.25, August 20, 1937. Typed telegraph originally from ‘D

Four 1960s Boston Celtics programs, each approximately 8.5 x 11, signed in blue ballpoint: one 1965 playoff program signed on the reverse by Wilt Cham

American Boxing Hall of Famer (1905–1974) who was heavyweight champion of the world from 1935 to 1937 and whose career was dramatized in the Oscar-nom

Signed book: Nat Fleischer’s All-Time Ring Record Book. First edition. Norwalk, Connecticut: O'Brien Suburban Press, 1941. Hardcover, 6.25 x 9.2...

Plaza Theatre program for the week of March 17, 1934, 3.25 x 6 folded, signed on the reverse in pencil, “Primo Carnera.” In very good condition, with

Former heavyweight champion of the world. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo, signed and inscribed in black ballpoint “To Harry, Sincerely, Ezzard

DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, February 26, 1966. Charles grants Turn of the Century Fights, Inc. rights to use footage of his fights. In part: “You have to

DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, March 1, 1982. Agreement between Conn and The Big Fights, Inc. regarding use of film for personal appearances. In part: “Knox

Ballpoint and felt tip signatures of Joe, Dom, and Vince DiMaggio on individual off-white cards and slips. All three are matted together with a color

Boxing manager and trainer (1908–1985) who handled the careers of Floyd Patterson, Jose Torres, and Mike Tyson. DS, signed “Constantine D'Amato,...

Two items: one vintage glossy 7 x 9 head-and-shoulders photo of Dempsey in a suit, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To W. A. Daggett, Best wishe

Signed book: The DiMaggio Albums Volumes I & II. First edition, first printing. NY: G. P. Putnam’s Sons, 1989. Two hardcover volumes in slipcase...

TLS, one page, 8 x 11, National League letterhead, October 11, 1951. Letter to Dick Hyman. In part: “It certainly is a fine feeling to know friends an

Color vintage 8.25 x 11 double-sided program photo, featuring a portrait of Hodges on one side and members of the Mets coaching staff on the other, si

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Hodges in his Dodgers uniform, signed and inscribed in red ballpoint “To Luellen, Best wishes, Gil Hodges.” In fine condition,

Green Bay Packers, Inc. business check, 8 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Lombardi, “Vincent Lombardi,” payable to Gerald A. Braisher fo

Vintage fountain pen signature, “Joe Louis,” on an off-white 5.5 x 4.25 album page. In fine condition.

Exceptional vintage ink signature, “Rocky Marciano,” on an off-white 5.25 x 4 sheet. In fine condition.

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of an artist’s rendition of Marciano working a speed bag, signed in black felt tip. In very good condition, with scattere

Scarce souvenir folder, 8 x 11, presented with “compliments of Azalea Meats, Inc.,” with the inside gatefold showing great illustrations of all the op

Official limited edition Rawlings Major League baseball commemorating the final year of Yankee Stadium, numbered #345/400, signed in blue ballpoint on

Vintage fountain pen signature, “Jackie Robinson,” on an off-white slip. Matted and framed with a color photo and Perez-Steele card, to an overall siz

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