RR Auction: Rare and Obscure Signed Photography

Original glossy 8 x 10 press photo of Toscanini sitting on the deck of the S.S. Manhattan while at sea en route to New York, taken on September 30, 19

Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by R. Krziwanek of Vienna, signed in the lower border in black ink, “Z. Trebelli.” In fine condition, with some

Italian violinist (c. 1866–1956) of ephemeral fame, known as the ‘violin fairy.’ Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Schaarwachter of Berlin, signed

Spanish tenor (1854–1914) who debuted as Turiddu in Orfeo. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Barentzen of Malden, Massachusetts, signed at the bott

Italian composer (1813–1901) who was one of the most influential figures in the history of opera. Unsigned original 2.5 x 3.75 carte-de-visite bust po

Two circa 1860s albumen cartes-de-visite of Wagner, both approximately 2.25 x 4. Studio stamps from Paris and Germany. Notes on back plus general wear

Important German composer (1813–1883) who, by expanding harmonic, instrumental, and dramatic forces to a previously undreamed-of degree, single-handed

Austrian vocalist (1834–1910) and one of the earliest singers to have left gramophone recordings. Vintage 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by Fritz Luckh

TLS, one page, 7 x 11, personal letterhead, August 19, 1940. Letter to Dick Hyman of Hearst’s King Features Syndicate. In full: “Thank you very much f

Glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo of Calloway in suit and tie, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with some mild creases to borders.

Songwriter, composer, and actor (1920–2001) known primarily for his work on Broadway. Facsimile manuscript sheet music for ‘The Words Unspoken,’ 9.5 x

Glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo of Hampton doing a two-finger piano solo, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.

Distinguished and prolific French composer (1892–1974) best known for his pioneering incorporation of jazz elements and polytonality in such repertoir

American composer (1893–1969) who wrote music for the theater, film, ballet, and orchestra, best known for his operas The Devil and Daniel Webster and

Vintage pearl-finish 8 x 10 photo of Allen with her husband, George Burns, signed and inscribed in fountain pen by Allen only, “To Mary, Sincerely you

Internationally renowned Shakespearean actor (1837–1905). Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait by an anonymous studio, signed and inscribed on th

American actress (1842–1917) who appeared as Lady Macbeth opposite Henry Irving in 1875. Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of Bateman in costu

Original 1890s cabinet card, 4.25 x 6.5, of actress Sarah Bernhardt as Hamlet. Front and back imprint by Lafayette of Britain. Sharp and clear image w

Original 1880s Sarony cabinet card, 4.25 x 6.5, of actress Sarah Bernhardt. Nice image with the imprint of famed photographer Napoleon Sarony and 1880

Three French 1800s albumen cartes-de-visite, 2.5 x 4, of the great actress with Paris studio stamps. Nice images with general wear and aging and penci

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 and stage actress (1857–1937) known as ‘The American Sarah Bernhardt.’ Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Sarony of New York, signed at

Original circa 1920s gelatin silver photograph of Charlie Chaplin, 6.25 x 4.75, pictured with a film crew and fellow actors. A heavy central horizonta

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 MGM publicity photo of Chevalier, signed and inscribed in black ink “To Charles Albus, Most cordially, Maurice Chevalier.” In ve

English actor and singer known for performing in many Edwardian musical comedies (1862–1935). Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Elite of San Franci

French actor (1841–1909) considered one of the greatest theatrical figures of his age; known for his appearances with Sarah Bernhardt and in Cyrano de

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 MGM publicity photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “For Gene, Cordially, Ricardo Cortez.” In very good condition, with sc

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

Signed book: Marlene Dietrich’s ABC. Later printing. Garden City, New York: Doubleday, 1962. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6 x 8.5, 189 pages. Signed and

DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, September 6, 1929. First National Productions Corporation of Burbank, California, terminating Fairbanks’s contract for a perio

American singing comedienne (1870–1913) whose popularity peaked in the 1890s when she appeared with De Wolf Hopper in several musicals. Original 4.25

Jewish American theatrical producer and manager (1851–1940), and an early film producer with Adolph Zukor in the Famous Players Film Company. Original

TLS, one page, 7 x 10.75, Seventh Sister letterhead, April 17, 1931. Letter to future congressman Seymour Halpern. In part: “The only answer I can mak

Theater columnist and movie producer (1903–1947) of High Sierra and The Naked City. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen

Vintage fountain pen signature, “Buck Jones,” on a light green 5.5 x 4.5 album page. In fine condition, with trivial toning to edges. Accompanied by a

American stage actress who was in the cast of the original Ziegfeld Follies in 1907. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Schloss of New York, signed

One of the last of the great romantic actors in the United States (1857–1907), he achieved fame in the late 1800s for portrayals of various Shakespear

Well-known actor (1844–1878) who was one the founders of the Vaudeville Theatre with David James and Thomas Thorne, as well as a founding member of Th

Oversized original ink artwork featuring a portrait of Rudolph Nureyev, 19.5 x 22.5, signed in the lower right by the artist, “Hoskins.” In very good

Actor and comedian (1824–1886). Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait by Silsbee, Case & Co. of Boston, signed in the lower border in black ...

Italian actress (1822–1906) known for her appearances in tragedies. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Sarony of New York, signed and inscribed on t

Well-known American stage actress (1864–1936). Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Russell in a beautiful gown, by Rose Studio of Providence, Rhode I

DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, December 9, 1958. Agreement between Ryan and Warner Bros. to extend the original agreement made for Ryan’s “services to portra

American singer who appeared with Lillian Russell in Patience and numerous other Broadway shows. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Appleton of Dayt

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

Broadway actor (1865–1904) who married noted Shakespearian actress Julia Marlowe, and tragically died at a young age from pleurisy. Vintage matte-fini

Popular British stage actress (1847–1928) best known for her Shakespearean roles. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Terry as Portia by Window and G

Stage actor (1866–1951) who rose to stardom under David Belasco, best known for his starring roles in The Auctioneer and The Music Master. Vintage mat

ALS, one page, 8.5 x 5.5, Belasco Theatre letterhead, October 7, 1913. Letter to Augusta Raymond Kidder. In full: “I can not truly answer your questio

Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Webb in a sport coat, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “For Ed Moritz, Jack Webb.” Some slight rippling to th