RR Auctions John F. Kennedy Signed Book Profiles in Courage

Signed book: Profiles in Courage. Later printing. NY: Harper and Brothers, 1956. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6 x 8.5, 266 pages. Signed and inscribed on the first free end page in blue ballpoint. Autographic condition: fine, with some scattered mild toning to signed page. Book condition: VG+/VG+. Black cloth-covered spine and blue paper-covered boards; light rubbing along edges; very light waterstain visible on front cover and edges of front pastedown/ffep; slightly yellowed. Dust jacket in protective mylar sleeve; few small tears and creases at corners and spine-ends; rubbed and lightly soiled; price-clipped. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

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RR Auction Beatles Vintage Ballpoint Signatures 1964

A beautiful set of vintage ballpoint signatures, “Ringo Starr,” “George Harrison,” “Paul McCartney,” and “John Lennon,” on an off-white 6 x 8 lightly-lined sheet. In fine condition, with two light folds, one vertical and one horizontal (vertical fold passes neatly through a single letter of each signature), tips missing from two corners, and old tape remnants to each corner, much of which could easily be matted out. Signatures were obtained at the Scala Theatre in March 1964 during the filming of A Hard Days Night. As good a set as you are likely to find with all signatures evenly spaced and much larger than usually seen. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.

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RR Auctions George Washington and Thomas Jefferson Signatures

Large ink signatures, “Go: Washington,” as president, and “Th: Jefferson,” as secretary of state, on an off-white 6 x 3.25 portion taken from a larger document. Written between the signatures, in a secretarial hand, is “By the President.” Grandly matted and framed with a copy of the Declaration of Independence and four large commemorative plates to an overall size of 43 x 33. Intersecting folds, passing through a couple letters of each signature, a professional repair to a semi-circular separation through top and bottom portions of Jefferson’s signature, and dampstaining along bottom edge, lightly affecting Jefferson’s signature as well, otherwise very good condition. While documents signed by both become available from time to time, amazingly, in the past 40 years, only a scant handful of Washington/Jefferson signed slips have appeared at major public auctions. Oversized. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

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RR Auctions Walt Disney Typed Letter Signed

TLS, one page, 6.5 x 9.75, personal letterhead, April 25, 1957. Letter of thanks for a gift. In part: “You may know that I have been a railroad fan for many years, so I was naturally very pleased to receive the old kerosene inspector’s lamp which you sent me as a gift. Just to show my appreciation, I am sending herewith an autographed picture for each of you and hope you enjoy them as much as I enjoyed receiving the lantern.” Matted and framed with a color portrait and a biographical caption to an overall size of 22.75 x 19.5. In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from James Spence. Pre-certified Phil Sears COA and RR Auction COA.

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RR Auctions Abraham Lincoln mourning silk Stevengraph

Rare and colorful Abraham Lincoln Stevengraph mourning silk, 2.25 x 10, manufactured in England by Thomas Stevens of Coventry. Printed beneath floral border on top, “Assassinated at Washington / 14 April 1865,” and “I have said nothing but what I am / willing to live by, and if it be the / pleasure of Almighty God, to die by. / (A. Lincoln)” Silk bears a bust portrait of Lincoln encircled by white stars on a field of red, eagle perched on US shield. Captioned on red vines with red stars: “The Late / Lamented / President / Lincoln.” Nicely double gilt matted and framed to an overall size of 12.75 x 20.5. In fine, bright condition. RR Auction COA.

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RR Auction Barnard Bee Civil War–era Ink Signature

Confederate general (1824–1861) mortally wounded at the First Battle of Bull Run, but best known for inspiring Thomas J. ‘Stonewall’ Jackson’s nickname. Exceedingly rare Civil War–era ink signature, “B. E. Bee, Lt. Col. 1st S. C.,” on an off-white 5.5 x 1.25 clipped slip. Central vertical tape-repaired tear and foxing to upper right, otherwise fine condition. An especially desirable example, as Bee adds the initial rank he was given upon joining the 1st South Carolina Regulars. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

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RR Auctions U. S. Grant Signed Carte-de-visite Wartime Portrait

Uncommon original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo of Grant in uniform by an anonymous studio, signed below the image in black ink, “U. S. Grant, Lt. Gen. U.S.A.” In very good condition, with a diagonal crease to top right corner, mounting remnants to reverse, and several dings and chips along right edge. After his victory at the Battle of Chattanooga in late 1863, President Lincoln promoted Grant to the rank of lieutenant general. Grant’s signature remains quite bold on this seldom-seen issued photo, the first of this pose we have seen. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

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RR Auctions William T. Sherman Shoulder Straps and ALS

An outstanding pairing of two pair of Sherman’s shoulder straps, one set worn at Shiloh, and a war-dated letter of provenance from Sherman himself. The one-page war-dated ALS, 7.75 x 8.5, signed “Yr friend, W. T. Sherman, Maj Genl,” dated December 16, 1862, to David Stuart reads, “I send you two pairs of shoulder straps. Those wrapped in paper were worn by me at Shiloh. I commit them to your care with an absolute knowledge that they are fully merited and will be appreciated.” Stuart (1816–1868) was a wealthy lawyer from Illinois who raised and equipped 2000 men at his own expense. As a colonel he commanded the 2nd Brigade of Sherman’s division at the battle of Shiloh and held the far left flank although vastly outnumbered; though badly wounded there, he refused to leave the field. He went on to valiantly command a regiment at Corinth and another during the Confederate evacuation of Memphis, for which President Lincoln appointed him to the position of brigadier general on November 29, 1862, shortly before Sherman sent him these shoulder straps. In January, 1863, Stuart led his division in the capture of Arkansas Post. Two months later, on March 11, 1863, the Senate did not confirm Stuart’s appointment (believed to be for political reasons) and Sherman was forced to relieve Stuart.

From Stuart’s direct descendant comes this Sherman letter and two sets of the general’s shoulder straps, both worn by Sherman and one, as indicated in his letter, worn on the legendary battlefields at Shiloh, where he played a crucial role in the Union's victory. Both sets are made of stamped brass with faux embroidered borders, cloth-covered backs, and single silver stars on the wool covered centers. One set has a single faux embroidered border and has partial paper labels on the back with “Jas. S. Smith/Patent/June ? 1861//15 Dutch Street/New York.” The second set is slightly wider and has a double border. Although two of the straps have small moth holes on the wool and three of the wool centers have faded to brown, overall condition is fine. Included with this lot from Stuart’s descendant is an excellent example of a Hardee hat side plate insignia. The 3″ high oval insignia is tin backed and gold bullion embroidered on fine black wool. A unique and remarkable relic from one of the Civil War’s greatest commanders, as well as a palpable artifact to one of the War’s bloodiest battles. RR Auction COA.

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RR Auctions Aviation Archive featuring Wright, Turner, and Doolittle

Impressive archive consisting of hundreds of signed and unsigned items related to all aspects of aviation, including vintage signed photos, letters, and actual fragments of early aircraft. Represented within the collection are aviation pioneers and ground breakers, aircraft innovators and industry leaders, military pilots and airmail trailblazers. Originating from the founder of flight himself, the highlight of the lot is doubtlessly a bank check, 8.5 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Orville Wright, payable to The Dayton Power & Lights Co. for $8.37, September 22, 1924.

Roscoe Turner is extremely well represented, featuring an outstanding vintage matte-finish 7.75 x 10 photo of Turner hugging a lion, signed and inscribed in fountain, as well as a vintage glossy 5 x 7 photo similarly signed. Other Turner items of the utmost interest are an assortment of fabric swatches and metal pieces attributed to his planes, including one large grouping of fabric from his No. 29 Pesco Special, and a few small swatches of cloth from his 1929 Fleet Model 1 airplane (accompanied by a letter of provenance from previous owner). Additionally, some of his personal effects are included, among them his personalized TWA Ambassador luggage tag, Rosco Turner Flying Club, Inc., rubber ink stamp, and various small nameplates and pins. Other signed items from Turner include an ALS, program, and four signed sheets. His mechanic, Don Young, has also penned an ALS and signed and inscribed an 8 x 10 photo. A large variety of unsigned programs, photos, and other ephemera related to Turner accompany the group.

Particularly notable among the military flyers included are James H. Doolittle and Eddie Rickenbacker. Doolittle appears many times, with 19 signed items, including letters, photos, programs, signatures, and Christmas cards from throughout his life, the earliest from 1935. Also includes signatures from some members of his famous 'Doolittle Raiders.' Rickenbacker items include a vintage glossy 10 x 8 photo of him in a race car, signed and inscribed in fountain pen and dated 1961, signed magazine photo, and six TLSs from between 1960 and 1970. Contained as well are many unsigned photos and ephemera related to the pilots.

Additional items of particular note are Pappy Boyington's signed 1976 Congressional Medal of Honor Society membership card; two vintage photos of Igor Sikorsky, 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, each signed and inscribed and dated 1964; two early 1930s airmail covers signed in fountain pen by Earle Ovington; three ink signatures from Richard E. Byrd; Chinese 100 yuan banknote from 1941 signed by fighter pilots including Tex Hill and Jacob DeShazer; and a poster signed by over 20 WWII Flying Tigers.

Other signed items consist of an assortment of many different formats including photos, letters, covers, and signatures. Signers include: Fred Key, Leroy R. Grumman (3), Harold I. June (2), Fred S. Robillard, Roland W. Richardson, William P. MacCracken, Jr (2), Harold M. Bixby, Leigh Wade, William Benson Mayo, Hughie Brewster, Burr H. Winslow (19), Harry Bruno, Bill Meixner (2), Ed Whitcomb, Jay W. Kelley (2), Harold L. Buell (2),Tom Griffin, Duane Cole, Dick Becker, Cook Cleland, Al Haynes, Jeana Yeager, Edwin Cooper, Gladys Hackbarth, Grover Loening (2), Russ Holderman (3), James Fitzmaurice, Dick Merrill (10), Arch Whitehouse (4), Dana C. de Hart (3), John H. Halliburton (8), Walt Shaffer (2), Billy Parker (4), Ernest Lester Jones, R. W. McClurg (2), John F. Bolt, Dick Rossi, Robert L. Scott, Jr. (4), Robert A. Rushworth, Joseph G. Hoplins (8), H. Roy Waite, George C. Pomeroy (3), William A. Denehie (2), Bob Reeve, Halsey Dunwoody, Herbert O. Fisher, Francis Gary Powers, Jr. (3), LeRoy D. Kiley (2), Rutledge Irvine (2), Douglas Campbell (3), A. L. Cunningham (3), Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., J. H. Kuhl, and Albert S. Burleson.

Balance of the collection consists of unsigned items, including: 1910 International Aviation Tournament program; 1918 Aviation 'Pocket-Book'; cardstock broadside for an appearance by Roscoe Turner; various pamphlets and periodicals; three small wooden pieces of the crate used to transport the Spirit of St. Louis from Paris to the US; many letters on interesting letterhead from various early aircraft companies; a few vintage aviation-themed pinback buttons; over 100 airmail covers; piles of magazine and newspaper clippings ideal for scrapbooking; and an assortment of unrelated vintage press photos.

In overall very good to fine condition. Provenance: Collection of Harry Block, Manion's, 2008. A substantial and very comprehensive collection chronicling the development of flight from its very beginnings up through World War II, this is an outstanding opportunity for any aviation enthusiast. RR Auction COA.

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RR Auctions Neil Armstrong Signed Printed Biographical Sheet

Printed biographical sheet, one red page, 8 x 11, with a portrait of Armstrong above his printed biography detailing his flying and NASA history, as well as being Professor of Aerospace Engineering at the University of Cincinnati. Signed next to his image in black ballpoint. In very fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.

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RR Auction Metallica Signed LTD M-200FM Electric Guitar

Attractive red-bodied LTD M-200FM electric guitar, nicely signed on the body in silver ink by James Hetfield, Kirk Hammett, Lars Ulrich, and Robert Trujillo, all signing first names only. In very fine condition. Oversized. RR Auction COA.

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RR Auctions World War II Aces signed photos and signatures, with a few letters, articles

Collection of 22 items consisting primarily of signed photos and signatures, with a few letters, articles, and a cover also included, each signed in ink or felt tip by a World War II ace. Signers are: Luigi Gorrini, Allan Scott, Donald J. Sheppard, R. E. Galer, Michael Karatsonyi, Urban L. Drew, R. W. McClurg, Leonard Rochford (World War I ace), Leonard R. Reeves, Saburo Saito, Ken Walsh, Richard Asbury, E. Ilmari Juutilainen, Clyde East, Gordon Steege, Satoshi Anabuki, Joe Robbins, Gabby Gabreski, Giuseppe Ruzzin, Mervyn Shipard, Johnnie Johnson, and Harry Broadhurst. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.

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RR Auction Sandy Denny Vintage Ballpoint Signature

British folk singer (1947–1978) best known as the lead singer of Fairport Convention; she is also noted as the only guest vocalist on a Led Zeppelin studio album, sharing the duet with Robert Plant in ‘The Battle of Evermore.’ Vintage ballpoint signature, “With love from Sandy Denny,’” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. Ballpoint notation to reverse indicates signature was received on June 7, 1976. In fine condition, with two punch holes to the top. RR Auction COA.

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RR Auction Bela Lugosi Signed Dracula Portrait

Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Lugosi as Dracula wearing his white bow tie and dark jacket, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Mr. and Mrs. Walter Miller, sincerely, Bela Lugosi.” In fine condition. The Universal Studio Inn was the studio’s commissary run by brothers Edward and Walter Miller and their wives. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

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RR Auction Sharon Tate Signed Valley of the Dolls Photo

Marvelous vintage glossy 9.5 x 7 photo of Tate and Barbara Parkins in a scene from the 1967 cult classic Valley of the Dolls, signed and inscribed in blue ink, “For Pierre, Warmest Wishes, Sharon Tate,” and in black ink, “To Peter, Barbara Parkins.” In fine condition. Any signed images from Tate are highly desirable, and this one serves as a particularly fantastic example, featuring both the tragic actress and her costar. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

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RR Auction Mayo Brothers Two signed head-and-shoulders photos

Two vintage matte-finish 9.5 x 12.75 head-and-shoulders photos of the Mayo brothers, one signed and inscribed in black ink, “C. H. Mayo, with best regards to Dr. J. R. Hill”; and one signed, “W. J. Mayo,” and inscribed in an unknown hand, “To Dr. J. R. Hill, July 27/139.” Both are individually framed to overall sizes of 10.25 x 13.5. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.

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RR Auction Eric Clapton 1990 Signed Photo

Satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Clapton hitting a note on his Stratocaster, signed in silver ink, “Eric Clapton 90.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.

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RR Auction Sigmund Freud Signed birthday related card

Pre-printed 6 x 5 card, signed “Freud,” dated May 1936, in German, concerning the occasion of his eightieth birthday. The printed text reads (translated): “I thank you warmly for taking part in the celebration of my eightieth birthday.” Nicely signed at the end in fountain pen by Freud. In fine condition, with a couple corner and edge creases and three faint blue stains near the bottom, far from the signature. A desirable item boasting a signature over 2.5″ long. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

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RR Auction Elvis Presley Signed Photo Folio Cover

Original vintage Elvis Presley 1957 photo folio cover, 8 x 10, signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint by Presley. Back cover promotes Presley’s new album, Elvis’s Golden Records. In fine condition, with two punch holes to left edge, as well as scattered light surface creases and edge wear. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the signature’s original recipient, which reads, in part: “In 1958 while Elvis was stationed in Friedberg—Germany and lived in Bad Nauheim where I lived, I received this autograph pers. from him. He came out and played football with us kids.” Uncommon as these folios were only sold at Elvis concerts in 1957. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.

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RR Auctions Stan Laurel Personal Check

Personal check, 8.25 x 3, filled out and signed by Laurel, payable to So. Calif. Edison Co. for $9.20, December 30, 1929. Expected holes, bank stamp over end of first name, and a pencil notation along top edge, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

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RR Auctions John Wayne Vintage Ballpoint Signature and Inscription

Vintage ballpoint signature and inscription, “Good luck Steve, John Wayne—1960,” on an off-white 5.25 x 4 album page. In fine condition, with some mild toning, not at all detracting from the incredibly bold signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

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