RR Auction's Rare Manuscript, Document and Autograph Auction

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Headquartered in Amherst, NH, RR Auction is globally recognized as the trusted source for authentic autographed memorabilia and rare signed documents. Since its inception in 1976, the firm has published over 360 consecutive monthly autograph catalogs, which are distributed internationally. The firm recently auctioned the autographed photo of Albert Einstein with his tongue wagging for a record $74,340 and the check astronaut Neil Armstrong signed the day he left for the moon for $27,350.
ALS - Autograph Letter Signed
ANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
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Herbert von Karajan1923 - Herbert von Karajan
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Intense color semi-glossy 4 x 5.75 cardstock photo of von Karajan during a performance, signed in gold ink. In fine condition, with scattered surface
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Tommy Dorsey1924 - Tommy Dorsey
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Vintage glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo of Dorsey in a suit and tie, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Sam, With Best Wishes and Sincere Apprecia
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Lionel Hampton1925 - Lionel Hampton
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Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Hampton playing a vibraphone, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “Good luck to Lester, Lionel Hampton,” and signed again,
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Bill Hayes1926 - Bill Hayes
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Actor and musician whose version of the ‘Ballad of Davy Crockett’ reached number one on the Billboard chart. AMQS on an off-white 8 x 11 guest book pa
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Carl Perkins1927 - Carl Perkins
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Glossy 8 x 9.75 photo of Perkins playing his guitar, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Stan, Bless you, Carl Perkins, 87.” In fine condition
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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John Sinclair1928 - John Sinclair
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Activist who was sentenced to ten years in prison for selling trivial amounts of marijuana in 1969; his cause inspired John Lennon to write a protest
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Big Joe Turner1929 - Big Joe Turner
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American bluesman (1911-1985) from Kansas City. Although he came to his greatest fame in the 1950s with his pioneering rock and roll recordings, parti
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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U2: Bono1930 - U2: Bono
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Original 45 rpm record sleeve for ‘Pride (In the Name of Love),’ signed on the inside gatefold in black felt tip, “Bono 2001.” A collector’s notation
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Iris Adrian1931 - Iris Adrian
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Five glossy photos from throughout Adrian’s career, three 8 x 10, one 7.5 x 9.5, and one 10 x 7.25, each signed and inscribed in black felt tip. In fi
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Judith Anderson1932 - Judith Anderson
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Two pearl-finish 8 x 10 Vandamm photos of Anderson, each signed in blue ballpoint. In fine condition, with light scattered rubbing, toning, and soilin
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers1933 - Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers
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Darling vintage glossy 9.75 x 8 photo of the timeless duo locked in a playful gaze on the dance floor, signed in fountain pen, “Fred Astaire,” and sig
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Adele Astaire1934 - Adele Astaire
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Two different cardstock 8 x 10s, one featuring Adele in a flamboyant collar and jewelry, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Jerry, Love Adele
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Tallulah Bankhead1935 - Tallulah Bankhead
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Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “For Ben, all the best, Tallulah Bankhead.” In fine conditi
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Binnie Barnes1936 - Binnie Barnes
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Pretty vintage matte-finish 10.75 x 13.75 photo of Barnes, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “Thank you, Bob, for all your kindness and help on ‘S
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Busby Berkeley1937 - Busby Berkeley
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Playbill for the 46th St. Theatre production of No, No, Nanette in January 1970, 6 x 9, 36 pages, signed on the front cover in green felt tip by Berke
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Milton Berle1938 - Milton Berle
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Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Berle in a policeman’s uniform, signed and inscribed in green fountain pen “To Max, Sincerely, Milton Berle.” Scattered
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Nancy Carroll1939 - Nancy Carroll
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Vintage matte-finish 13.75 x 10.75 photo of Carroll and Brian Donlevy, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To my dear dear Carmen, whose friendship
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Joseph Cotten1940 - Joseph Cotten
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Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Cotten as a cavalry officer, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Joan Crawford1941 - Joan Crawford
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Two one-page letters: ALS, signed “Joan,” 6.5 x 9, on her personal letterhead, to Jimmy sending New Year’s greetings and thanks; and a TLS, signed “Jo
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Dolores Del Rio1942 - Dolores Del Rio
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Two photos: one gorgeous glossy 7.75 x 10 photo of Del Rio in a regal-shouldered white satin dress, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Lester
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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William Demarest1943 - William Demarest
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Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Demarest as he appeared in the popular sitcom, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To LaVerne Decker, Best wishes from Wm.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Ellen Drew1944 - Ellen Drew
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Glossy 8 x 10.25 publicity photo, signed and inscribed in black ink, “To Joe, Ellen Drew.” In fine condition, with some fingerprint toning to borders.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Jimmy Durante1945 - Jimmy Durante
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Vintage matte-finish 7.75 x 10 photo of Durante laughing with cigarette in hand, boldly signed and inscribed in thick fountain pen, “To Grace & ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Robert Duvall1946 - Robert Duvall
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Glossy 9.75 x 8 Paramount promotional photo for True Grit, signed in black ink. Scattered creases, a small tear to lower border, and lightly trimmed e
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Jack Elam1947 - Jack Elam
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Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Elam from the 1963 film The Dakotas, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Stan Novak—good luck from Jack Elam.” In fine
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Henry Fonda1948 - Henry Fonda
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Handsome glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a couple scattered light creases.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Ava Gardner1949 - Ava Gardner
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ALS signed “Ava,” one page, 5.75 x 7.75, September 1973. Letter to George Cukor. In part: “I remember once you said—in fun—maybe not so much fun—I car
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Paulette Goddard1950 - Paulette Goddard
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Glossy 7.75 x 10 photo of Goddard wearing a lovely sweater, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip, “Hello Lester, Paulette Goddard.” In fine condition
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Tyrone Guthrie1951 - Tyrone Guthrie
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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
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Edmund Gwenn1952 - Edmund Gwenn
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Vintage ink signature, “Edmund Gwenn,” on an off-white 5 x 3 slip clipped from a daily planner. In fine condition, with a light crease to the right si
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Rex Harrison1953 - Rex Harrison
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Two glossy 8 x 10 20th Century Fox publicity photos of Harrison, each signed in blue felt tip. A few light creases and a tear to one border, otherwise
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Katharine Hepburn1954 - Katharine Hepburn
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TLS signed “K. Hepburn,” one page, 5.5 x 8.5, personal letterhead, December 20, 1990. Brief response to an admirer. In full: “Thank you.” In fine cond
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Jean Hersholt1955 - Jean Hersholt
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Outstanding vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 portrait of Hersholt holding a cigar, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Leonard Klein, Best wishes, Je
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Edward Everett Horton1956 - Edward Everett Horton
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Early vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo, signed and inscribed in white pencil, “Hail and farewell, Franklin! May our paths cross ag
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Clifton James1957 - Clifton James
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Glossy 10 x 8 United Artists publicity photo, signed and inscribed in green felt tip “For Tom, Clifton James.” In fine condition, with mild rippling t
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Megs Jenkins1958 - Megs Jenkins
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English character actress (1917–1998). Glossy 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo, signed in blue felt tip. Scattered light surface creasing, a small tear
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Ruby Keeler1959 - Ruby Keeler
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Glossy 7.5 x 9 photo of Keeler in a dancing line, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with slight brushing to signature and slightly trimmed
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Hedy Lamarr1960 - Hedy Lamarr
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Pretty glossy 8 x 10 photo of Lamarr, signed and inscribed in purple felt tip, “To Joe Gregg, my very best wishes, Hedy Lamarr, 1981.” In fine conditi
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Dorothy Lamour1961 - Dorothy Lamour
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Dazzling glossy 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Joseph—Good Luck! Dorothy Lamour.” In fine condition, wit
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Jeanette MacDonald1962 - Jeanette MacDonald
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Vintage glossy 7.5 x 9.25 head-and-shoulders photo, signed in red fountain pen. In very good condition, with trimmed edges, scattered creases and surf
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Raymond Massey1963 - Raymond Massey
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Domineering glossy 7.5 x 9.25 photo, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Joseph Gregg, with best wishes, Raymond Massey, 1981.” In fine condit
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Marilyn Maxwell1964 - Marilyn Maxwell
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DS signed “Marilyn Maxwell,” one page both sides, 8 x 10.5, February 1963. AGVA Standard Form of Artists Engagement Contract between Maxwell and the S
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Ethel Merman1965 - Ethel Merman
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Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Merman in a sequined gown, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Joseph Gregg, All good wishes, Ethel Merman.” In fine co
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Pola Negri1966 - Pola Negri
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Glamorous glossy 8 x 10 photo of Negri draped in fur and pearls, signed in black felt tip. Two vertical creases passing through the facial area, one p
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Paul Newman1967 - Paul Newman
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Vintage glossy 10 x 8 MGM promotional photo for Somebody Up There Likes Me, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Maria, Best wishes, Paul Newman.”
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Jack Oakie1968 - Jack Oakie
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Vintage glossy 8 x 10 Universal Pictures publicity photo from 1944, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To my baby Kitty—It’s all in fun, honey, but
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Vincent Price1969 - Vincent Price
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Glossy 8 x 10 photo of the fancily-dressed Price from one of his films, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip, “For Stan, My best, Vincent Price.” Sca
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Esther Ralston1970 - Esther Ralston
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Vintage matte-finish 7 x 9 photo of Ralston wrapped in fur, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Dan, Sincerely, Esther Ralston.” Double-matted an
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Basil Rathbone1971 - Basil Rathbone
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Ballpoint signature, “Basil Rathbone,” on a salmon-colored 4.5 x 6 album page, with collector’s pencil notations along bottom edge. In fine condition.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Debbie Reynolds1972 - Debbie Reynolds
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Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 MGM publicity photo, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “My dear Joe, Such a kind person! I’ve just loved working wit
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