RR Auction: Rare Manuscripts, Documents and Autographs

Gorgeous vintage fountain pen signature, “Sincerely, Babe Ruth,” on an off-white 5.5 x 3.25 government postcard (postmarked 10/19/1935). Light creases

Twice-signed personal check, 8.5 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Ruth, “G. H. Ruth,” payable to Claire Ruth for $25.00, September 9, 194

Vintage fountain pen signature and inscription, “To Bud, Sincerely, Babe Ruth,” on an off-white 5.25 x 4.5 album page. In fine condition, with a light

Vintage ink signature, “Compliments, John L. Sullivan, August 16th, 1883,” on an off-white 4.25 x 2 lightly-lined slip. Affixed to a cardstock backing

Vintage ink signature, “Jim Thorpe,” on the reverse of a light pink 3.75 x 2 temporary membership card to the Detroit YMCA, dated March 19, 1952. Some

Page from a Smithsonian registry book, 5.5 x 8.5, signed ink at the bottom in black, “Gene Tunney.” Originally intended for a “Register of patrons of

Personal check, 8.25 x 3, filled out and signed by Williams, “Theodore Williams,” payable to Sears for $821.92, October 22, 1984. In fine condition, w

ALS, one page, 8.25 x 11, January 9, 1948. Letter to an admirer. In full: “Thanks for your kind letter—and since you are in ill health. I have been al

ALS signed “John Wooden, UCLA (Ret.),” one page, 8.5 x 11, no date. Letter about his induction into the Hall of Fame. In full: “It is always nice to b

ALS signed “John Wooden, UCLA (Ret.),” one yellow page, lightly-lined, 8.5 x 11, no date. Letter to an admirer about the state of basketball. In part:

Official Rawlings National League baseball signed in blue ballpoint on the sweet spot. In fine condition, with some scattered light toning to side pan

Color glossy 16 x 20 photo of Aikman preparing to throw, signed in blue felt tip. A bend to the upper left, otherwise fine condition.

Ink signatures, “Muhammad Ali,” “Larry Holmes,” and “Holyfield, Phil 4:13,” on an off-white 10.5 x 7.75 sheet. In fine condition.

Official Spalding Performance indoor/outdoor basketball boldly signed in black felt tip on a side panel, “Muhammad Ali, 4-22-99.” In fine condition. A

Religious pamphlet entitled ‘Introducing Islam,’ 3.5 x 8.5, signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint. In fine condition.

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Ashe holding a tennis racquet, signed in blue ballpoint, “Peace, Arthur Ashe.” In fine condition.

Personal check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Auerbach, “Arnold Auerbach,” payable to Mid Atlantic Cable for $45.98, June 17, 1996. Encapsulated

Three satin-finish or glossy 10 x 8 photos, one color, each signed in blue or black felt tip by the respective driver pictured. Signers are: Johnny Ru

Heavyweight boxing champion of the world, 1934–35. Vintage matte-finish 5 x 7 photo of Baer throwing a jab, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To B

Augusta National Golf Club scorecard, measuring 6.5 x 4.75 opened, signed on the front in black felt tip by Ballesteros. In fine condition.