RR Auction: Rare and Obscure Signed Photography

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