RR Auction: Rare Manuscripts, Documents, and Autographs

Black-bodied Stedman Pro ‘telecaster-style’ electric guitar, signed on the white pickguard in blue felt tip by Ronnie Wood and in black felt tip by Ch

Black-bodied Stedman Pro ‘stratocaster-style’ electric guitar, signed on the white pickguard in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with a PSA/DNA authe

Black-bodied Stedman Pro ‘stratocaster-style’ electric guitar, signed on the white pickguard in black felt tip. In fine condition. Oversized.

Black-bodied Stedman Pro ‘stratocaster-style’ electric guitar, signed upside down on the white pickguard in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with a P

Black-bodied Stedman Pro ‘stratocaster-style’ electric guitar, signed on the white pickguard in black felt tip, “Peace, Yousef.” In fine condition. Ac

Black-bodied Stedman Pro ‘telecaster-style’ electric guitar, signed on the white pickguard in blue felt tip by Weiland, adding “STP,” under his signat

Black-bodied Stedman Pro ‘stratocaster-style’ electric guitar, signed on the white pickguard in blue felt tip. In fine condition. Oversized.

Natural wood-finish six-string acoustic guitar, nicely signed on the black pickguard in blue ink. In fine condition. Oversized.

Black-bodied Stedman Pro ‘telecaster-style’ electric guitar, signed on the white pickguard in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with a PSA/DNA authent

Steel blue-bodied Fender Squier Bullet ‘stratocaster-style’ electric guitar, signed on the white pickguard in black felt tip by Alex Van Halen and on

Black-bodied Stedman Pro ‘stratocaster-style’ electric guitar, signed on the white pickguard in blue felt tip by Lou Reed and Doug Yule. In fine condi

Black-bodied Stedman Pro ‘telecaster-style’ electric guitar, signed on the pearloid pickguard in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with a PSA/DNA auth

Natural wood-finish six-string acoustic guitar, signed on the pearloid pickguard in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with a couple small chips to bod

Black-bodied Stedman Pro ‘stratocaster-style’ electric guitar, signed on the white pickguard in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with a PSA/DNA authe

Black-bodied Stedman Pro ‘stratocaster-style’ electric guitar, signed on the white pickguard in black felt tip, “ZZ Top, Billy Gibbons.” In fine condi

Color limited edition 22 x 27.5 lithograph entitled ‘For Those About to Rock’, numbered #469/500, signed in the lower border in black felt tip by Bria

Two CDs: Music from Big Pink signed on the booklet in felt tip by Robbie Robertson and Garth Hudson; and The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down signed on

Vintage ballpoint signatures, “Butch,” “Barron,” “Duke D’Mond,” and two others on a light green 4.5 x 3 album page, with Barron adding the band’s name

Two identical glossy 10 x 8 photos of Best posing with the rest of the Beatles, both signed in black felt tip, “Best wishes, Pete Best.” In fine condi

Limited edition 15 x 10 print of the Beatles performing at the Cavern Club, numbered #2048/10000, signed in black felt tip by Best. Attractively matte

The Beatles: 1967–1970 CD set signed on the booklet in blue ballpoint by George Martin and black ballpoint by Eddie Kramer. In fine condition. The CDs

Printed copy of the first page of sheet music to ‘Hey Jude,’ 8.5 x 11, signed at the top in black ballpoint by Martin. In fine condition, with a few l

Color 11 x 17 poster for The ‘Happy Birthday John!’ 2010 US Tour, signed in blue and black felt tip by Rod Davis, Colin Hanton, and Len Garry. In very

Original EMI Records 45 rpm record sleeve for ‘Love Me Do/P.S. I Love You,’ signed on the front in blue felt tip, “‘Love Me Do,’ Andy White.” In fine

Color 14 x 14 poster for No Exit, signed in silver ink by Debbie Harry, Chris Stein, Clem Burke, and James Destri. Rolled and in fine condition.

Six photos of various finishes, three color, ranging in size from 4.75 x 4.75 to 8 x 10, each signed in felt tip or ink by the respective band or musi

Souvenir handwritten lyrics to ‘Kind of a Drag,’ written out by founding member Carl Giammarese on a white 8.5 x 11 cardstock sheet and signed in blac

Four CDs: Live from Spain, signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Roger McGuinn; The Other Side, signed on the front cover in black felt tip by

Color 24 x 36 promotional poster for their summer 2012 tour, signed in silver ink by David Crosby, Stephen Stills, and Graham Nash. Rolled and in fine

Souvenir handwritten lyrics for the entirety of ‘Sunshine,’ written out by Edwards on a white 8.5 x 11 cardstock sheet and signed in black ballpoint.

Thirteen ballpoint signatures of former performers on an off-white 5 x 8.25 sheet of Fillmore East memo paper. Signers are: Grace Slick, Jaimoe, Butch

Color 22.25 x 34.25 poster of the band posing on the front of a steam engine, signed in silver ink by Constanten, adding the beginning verse to ‘Casey

Color 22.25 x 34.25 poster entitled The Dead Family, signed in blue felt tip by Constanten adding the beginning lyrics to ‘Uncle John’s Band.’ Rolled

Souvenir printed lyrics to ‘Welcome to the Jungle,’ on a white 8.5 x 11 cardstock sheet, with a Guns N’ Roses logo printed at the top, signed in black

Handwritten souvenir lyrics to ‘Purple Haze’ on a white 8.5 x 11 sheet of Jimi Hendrix musically-lined cardstock paper. Sultan pens the lyrics, “Purpl

Color 24 x 36 poster entitled Jimi Hendrix: Purple Haze, signed in purple ink by Juma Sultan, who also writes out the first verse to ‘Purple Haze.’ Ro

Vintage ballpoint signature and inscription, “To Cheryl, Love, Herman xx,” on a light blue 4.5 x 3.75 album page and vintage ballpoint signatures “Bar

FDC with a cachet honoring Woodstock, signed in felt tip and ballpoint by Grace Slick, Paul Kantner, Jorma Kaukonen, Jack Casady, and Marty Balin. In

Signed book: Hound Dog. First edition, first printing. NY: Simon & Schuster, 2009. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 322 pages. Signed on th...

Two items: one glossy 8 x 10 photo of Melanie signed in blue felt tip with a flower sketch, and souvenir printed lyrics to ‘Brand New Key,’ on an off-

Thirty-five items, including letters, programs, photos, and signatures, signed 42 times by different composers, conductors, ballet dancers, and opera

Ballpoint signature, “Thanks—Rick Nelson,” on an off-white card. Matted with a glossy photo of Nelson and his band on stage, to an overall size of 17

Six souvenir printed lyrics sheets of #1 hits, each signed in felt tip or ballpoint by the respective artist. Signers are: John Sebastian (‘Summer in

Vintage German promotional cocktail coaster, 3.5 x 3.5, signed and inscribed on the reverse in blue ballpoint, “To Linda, love, Roy Orbison,” and sign

Two glossy MGM promotional photos, 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, each signed in felt tip by Pavarotti. In fine condition.

Two original programs from the October 1965 edition of The Big Show, 8.5 x 11, each signed inside on his full page portrait in blue ballpoint, inscrib

Souvenir printed lyrics to ‘Baby Come Back,’ on a light blue 8.5 x 11 sheet, signed in felt tip and ballpoint by Peter Beckett, Ronn Moss, J. C. Crowl

Souvenir printed lyrics to ‘Evil Ways,’ on a white 8.5 x 11 cardstock sheet, with two images of Rolie printed at the top, signed in blue felt tip by R

Souvenir printed lyrics to ‘Everyday People,’ on a yellow 8.5 x 11 cardstock sheet, signed in black ballpoint by Gregg Errico, Cynthia Robinson, and J

Two glossy 8 x 10 photos, one color, of Vai posing with his guitars, each signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition.

TLS signed “Richie A,” one page, 8 x 10.25, Old Friars letterhead, April 11, 1962. Letter to Robert Angus. In part: “I cannot think how the Bank can h

Vintage glossy 3.5 x 5.25 postcard photo of Baker in a very risque costume, signed in purple fountain pen. A few creases and some scattered light rubb

Gorgeous vintage pearl-finish 2.25 x 3.25 photo of Baker in a jeweled headpiece, by Isabel of Paris, signed in fountain pen. Light scattered soiling,

Actress (1879–1959) from the famous Barrymore clan whose performance in None but the Lonely Heart earned her the 1944 Academy Award for Best Supportin

French actress (1844–1923), known as ‘The Divine Sarah,’ who became one of the most revered personalities ever to grace the stage. Vintage matte-finis

Unsigned handwritten manuscript, in pencil, three pages, 8.25 x 10.75, no date. An article in French entitled “Au Canada,” in part (translated): “I ju

Vintage magazine cover from the June 7, 1954, issue of Time magazine, featuring Bogart as Captain Queeg in The Caine Mutiny, with printing under the i

Handsome vintage glossy 8 x 10 portrait of Bogart with slicked back hair, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Charles, good luck, Humphrey Bogart

Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Gutekunst of Philadelphia, signed at the bottom of the image in black ink, “Edwin Booth.” In very good condition,

British character actor (1895–1953) best known for his frequent role as Dr. Watson opposite Basil Rathbone as Sherlock Holmes. Vintage matte-finish 8

Articulate and humorous TLS signed “Take care, Mar,” one page, 8.5 x 11, 1957. Letter to Eddie Sherman of the Honolulu Advertiser. In full (spelling a

ANS signed “Jim Cagney,” on a 5.75 x 3.5 picture postcard of Cagney’s paintings of posies, April 1974. In full: “Warm thanks & some ‘posies’ fro...

American actor and singer who played the pianist Sam in Casablanca (1886–1953). Vintage matte-finish 5 x 7 photo of Wilson sitting at a piano, signed

Italian ballet dancer, mime, and founder of the Cecchetti method (1850–1928). Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Pagliano e Ricordi of Milan, signed

Ink signature, “Best wishes, Charlie Chaplin,” on a light blue 5 x 3 album page with a clipped photo of an elderly Chaplin affixed to the lower right

Two large black binders, 10.5 x 12, consisting of over 100 recipes intended for an apparently unpublished ‘Celebrity Cookbook,’ most handwritten and a

Highly regarded American actor (1920–1966) best known for his Oscar-nominated turns in such classics as Judgment at Nuremberg, From Here to Eternity,

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

American actor (1845–1928) who frequently played eccentric characters. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Sarony of New York, signed in the lower bo

Stunning vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 Hurrell photo of Crawford in a low-cut dress and bathed in shadows, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Iren

ALS, one page, 6.25 x 9, May 11, 1964. De Havilland declines an invitation. In part: “Thank you…for your kind invitation to attend the Elger Producers

Signed book: The Pocket Book of Great Drawings by Paul J. Sachs. NY: Pocket Books, Inc., 1951. Softcover, 4.25 x 6.25, 112 pages. Signed on the first

Choice personal check, 8.5 x 3.25, filled out in type and signed by Flynn, “Errol Flynn,” payable to Dr. C. W. Priddy for $21.12, April 5, 1946. In fi

ALS signed “Hank,” one page, 5.75 x 7.75, January 16, 1946. Letter to his “Ma.” In part: “I think it’s only right that you should know your son gave a

Director and producer (1893–1972) best known for the The Good Earth and Toll of the Sea. TLS signed “Sidney,” one page, 6.5 x 10, personal letterhead,

DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, February 11, 1952. Gable gives Loew’s Incorprated his “consent to your using…reproductions of my signature, on my photographs

ALS signed “Ava,” one page both sides, 7 x 9, no date, but postmarked 1976. Letter to Harris William in Spain. In part: “I think I’m on the road to re

Lovely vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Garland in a striped shirt, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Tommy, love, Judy Garland.” Scattered surfa

Superb vintage pearl finish 8 x 10 Sinclair Bull portrait photo from Judy’s very first MGM sitting, taken on November 30, 1935, when Garland was 13 ye

Actor (1853–1937) best remembered today for portraying Sherlock Holmes on stage and in a 1916 silent film. His portrayal of Holmes helped create the m

DS, one page, 8.25 x 13, October 4, 1939. Document from Warner Bros., notifying Gorcey that the studio has allowed his contract of July 30, 1937 to ex

Comedian and voice actor (1895–1974) who appeared mostly on vaudeville and on radio. DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, January 15, 1969. Director’s Guild of Ame

DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, March 26, 1953. Grable gives Twentieth Century Fox permission to use her name in an upcoming film tentatively entitled Forgott

Theater owner (1879–1950) famed for his collection of hand and foot prints of movie stars. Vintage ink signature, “Sid Grauman,” on an off-white 5.25

Director and screenwriter (1893–1979), who directed Laurel and Hardy’s Babes in Toyland. ALS, on a 5.5 x 3.5 photo postcard, no date. Brief letter to

English theatrical director (1900–1971). TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, Minnesota Theatre Company Foundation letterhead, May 13, 1964. Letter to a friend. I

Legendary screen actress (1911–1937), known for her unique sex appeal and her distinctive platinum blonde hairdo, who died of renal failure at the age

Vintage sepia matte-finish 8 x 10 Hurrell photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen by ‘Mama Jean,’ “To Jean Rowley, Cordially, Jean Harlow.” Light

DS, one page, 8.5 x 14, June 1, 1929. Statement from Victor Talking Machine Company for royalties in the amount of $267.13 due Hart for the songs ‘Las

Glossy 8 x 10 Columbia Pictures publicity photo of Hepburn from Robin and Marion, signed in blue felt tip. Some scattered light creases and surface ma

American film director and producer (1898–1985) most well known for Westerns, especially those starring Randolph Scott and John Wayne. TLS signed “Hen

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 Columbia Pictures publicity photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Ralph, Best always, Rita Hayworth.” In good to very

Color glossy 8.25 x 10.25 photo of Hepburn and Cukor sitting on a curb in a London street, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip “For a pet, Katharine

Absolutely gorgeous glossy 8 x 10 photo of Hepburn in The Children's Hour, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition.

Fantastic ALS signed “Audrey,” four onionskin pages, 8.25 x 10.75, St. Tropez, May 14, 1966. Letter to George Cukor from the set of Two for the Road.

Original vintage signed and inscribed fountain pen profile self-portrait on an off-white 4.5 x 6 album page. Page is still contained in its original 6

DS, one page, 6 x 4, June 13, 1940. State of California tax document identifying his employer as the 20th Century-Fox Film Corp., partially filled out

Early actor (1829–1905) who gained fame in Laura Keene’s company and appeared in many productions including, Rip Van Winkle. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabin

ALS signed “Deborah,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.75 x 7.75, personal letterhead, March 6, 1951. Letter to Watson Webb, Jr. In part: “I am so

Tahitian (1924–1979) who became famous for her one acting role in the 1966 motion picture, Hawaii, for which she was nominated for an Academy Award. S