RR Auction Charles Sumner American politician

American politician (1811–1874) and Massachusetts senator best known as a radical Republican and a staunch opponent of slavery. In 1856, Sumner was severely beaten in the Senate chamber by South Carolina Congressman Preston Brook. ALS, one page, 9.5 x 7.75, April 15, 1865. Letter to an unidentified gentleman, written in the center panel of the sheet. A strong statement by the great abolitionist on Equality, issued on the day following Lincoln’s assassination. In full: “I hope this report will be satisfactory. Our cause has passed into a new phase. It is now the battle of ideas & not of arms. We insist upon Equality before the law, as the protection & safeguard of the new made freedom.” Sheet is affixed by the reverse of its left edge to a slightly larger light brown sheet. Scattered toning and soiling and vertical folds to either sides of text, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.


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RR Autograph Auctions Two Guns White Calf Blackfoot chief

Blackfoot chief (1872–1934) best known for the durable though still-controversial claim that he served as one of models for sculptor James Earle Fraser in creating the composite Native American portrait on the ‘Buffalo’ nickel. Scarce and distinguished vintage 3.25 x 5.25 postcard photo, signed in black ink with his three-character pictogram of two rifles and a horned calf. In very good condition, with scattered creases, missing lower left corner tip, and some scattered silvering. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

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RR Autograph Auction Titanic Survivor Millvina Dean

The youngest passenger on board the Titanic, she was its last remaining survivor until she passed away in May 2009. Glossy 10 x 8 photo of the Titanic, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition. Accompanied by a photo taken at time of signing. RRAuction COA.

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RR Auction Cecil B. de Mille

Vintage matte-finish 7.5 x 9.5 head-and-shoulders photo, signed and inscribed vertically in fountain pen “To Billy Wilder—my director—who prevented a ham from being roasted—with appreciation—Cecil B. deMille.” In fine condition. de Mille is most likely referring to the 1950 classic Sunset Boulevard, directed by Wilder, in which de Mille appeared as himself. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.  

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RR Autograph Auction Casablanca Dooley Wilson

Program from the 1951 production of Bloomer Girl, 9 x 12, signed and inscribed in fountain pen next to his image and biography, “To ‘John,’ Best wishes, ‘As Time Goes By’ Dooley Wilson, Casablanca Sam.” Program is also signed throughout by over 20 more cast members and executives including Dick Haymes, Gene Mann (producer), Frances McCann, Robert Warwick, Olive Reeves-Smith, Charles Williams, Bob Parrish, Richard Barron, Buell Thomas, Rod Alexander, and Carol Peters, with almost all adding inscriptions. All signatures were obtained at the Greek Theatre performances from July 16-28, 1951. In very good to fine condition, with mild overall toning to inside pages, partially separated front cover, scattered light toning and soiling to covers, owner’s name printed at top of cover, and expected handling wear. A scarce autograph in any form, even more so with the addition of his famous character’s name. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.  

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RR Autograph Auctions Cary Grant handsome vintage matte-finish Signed Photo

Stunningly handsome vintage matte-finish 9 x 11 head-and-shoulders photo of Grant in a striped shirt and tie, signed and inscribed to assistant director George Rhein in fountain pen “To George, with all good wishes, Cary Grant.” In fine condition, with slightly irregularly trimmed edges (with right edge barely touching the very end stroke of signature), insignificant pinholes to bottom left corner and some paper lost to tiny portion of upper left, and tape remnants from scrapbook removal on the reverse. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.  

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RR Autograph Auctions Beatles: George Harrison

DS, three pages, 8.25 x 11.75, February 1982. Harrison hires John Galloway as the Head Gardener at his Friar Park estate. While in Harrison’s employ, Galloway will also be allowed to stay in a furnished home, paying his own utilities. Signed on the last page by Harrison, Galloway, George’s brother Harry Harrison, and one other. In fine condition, with some scattered light creases and wrinkles. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.  

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RR Autograph Auction Signed Choice uninscribed Neil Armstrong NASA portrait

Pristine uninscribed color 8 x 10 NASA photo of Armstrong posing in his white space suit, his helmet by his side, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition. Uninscribed photos of Armstrong represent one of the most coveted prizes in the entire field of space collecting. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.  

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RR autograph Auctions John Belushi Eastern Airlines boarding pass

Eastern Airlines boarding pass, 4 x 3.25, filled out and signed by Belushi. Belushi prints his name and gives his NBC Studio address, “30 Rock Plaza, NYC NY 1002,” and signs at the top. Vertical crease through a couple letters of signature, staple hole to right edge, and a bit of light toning, otherwise fine condition. A fabulous double-signed example with great direct relation to his time on Saturday Night Live. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.  

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RR Autograph Auction Marx Brothers Broadway Show Contract

DS, signed with their legal names, “Leo Marx,” “Arthur Marx,” “Herbert Marx,” and “Julius H. Marx,” six pages, 9 x 11.25, September 23, 1927. A remarkable agreement between the Marx Brothers and their management company, Sam. H. Harris Theatrical Enterprises, Inc. regarding the theatrical production of ‘The Cocoanuts,’ in which the parties desire “to extend the period of this agreement for an additional theatrical season…of 1927–1928…and to continue for and during the life of the dramatico-musical season. That in lieu of the compensation provided for in the aforesaid agreement dated the 5th day of December, 1924, the Manager agrees to pay to the Marx Brothers and the Marx Brothers agree to accept the sum equivalent to fifteen perfect (15%) of the gross weekly box office receipts derived from the performance and representation of…’The Cocoanuts,’ accompanied by true and accurate statements showing the receipts of every performance given by said Marx Brothers” and “an amount equivalent to fifty percent (50%) of the net profits derived from the business of performing and representing…’The Cocoanuts’ with the Marx Brothers rendering services in said play for and during the period of the theatrical season of 1927–1928…It is agreed that the compensation of the Marx Brothers, pursuant to this agreement, shall be subject to no minimum guarantee, and that in the event of Herbert Marx refusing to comply with this agreement, the compensation to be paid to the remaining Marx Brothers shall be reduced by $250.00, and, also, in the event of any of the other Marx Brothers shall be reduced by one-third of the difference between their compensation, as herein provided, and the sum of $250.00.” Contract is housed in the original blue legal folder. In fine condition, with a light central vertical fold, passing through the first letters of each signature, light creasing, and a pencil notation of their stage names on the front cover of the folder.

The Cocoanuts was an Irving Berlin musical written for the Marx Brothers following the Broadway success of their I’ll Say She Is. It takes place during the Florida land boom, with Groucho (Julius Marx) as the quintessential con-man assisted by Chico (Leo Marx), Harpo (Arthur Marx) and Zeppo (Herbert Marx). The Broadway run opened in 1925 at the Lyric Theater, after which the brothers took the show on tour during the summer of 1926. The musical closed in August, after which they signed this contract. A brief Broadway revival played at the Century Theater in May of 1927. In 1929, Paramount Pictures made The Cocoanuts into the Marx Brothers’ first film.

Negotiations didn’t always go smoothly between producer Sam Harris and the Marx brothers. Before The Cocoanuts opened on Broadway, Harris went into their dressing room for a discussion; a few minutes later, his clothes were thrown out the door, and Harris then emerged stark naked. “I guess you better handle it,” he said to the directors. A fantastic document pertaining to the show that would make the quartet national stars, signed with their seldom-seen real names. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

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RR Auction George Washington large presidential signature

Ink signature, as president, “Go: Washington,” on an off-white 4 x 1.5 slip, clipped from a larger document. Double suede matted and framed with a portrait and a biographical plaque to an overall size of 24 x 18. Light skipping to ink, last few letters of signature a shade or two lighter than the others due to decreased ink flow, and scattered light toning, otherwise fine condition. A large and presentable example ready for display. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.  

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RR Autograph Auctions Beatrix Potter British author and illustrator

British author and illustrator (1866–1943) whose Edwardian-era tales of naughty rabbits, ‘bad’ mice, and other amusingly mischievous animals take a place among the most enduring and beloved works in the annals of children’s literature. Her first and best-known book, The Tale of Peter Rabbit, has sold more than 40 million copies since it was first published in 1902. ALS, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 3.75 x 6, January 21, 1912. Letter to a young admirer. In full: “You have written me such a dear little letter about Fluffy. I feel quite sad to disappoint you-I have begun another book about the fox! If I can do another book that Fluffy can come in to—I promise to remember him and ask for his picture again. You don’t know what heaps of letters I get from all over the world, and so many of them want a book about some special animal. There was a letter recently from a child in Wales who wants a book about a crocodile called Amelia! That I cannot stand! Then there is a small boy in Ireland who wants to know if Jeremy Fisher ever got married. And two want moles, & another wants a donkey named Salome, & another wants a horse book, and another wants hens, & another wants elephants—poor Miss Potter!

Fluffy must have surprised the guests at tea at that hotel! I can imagine him going from table to table and dropping dead. Peter Rabbit was rather clever at tricks, but he would never do any trick that required patience, like dying or begging quietly. He would jump through a hoop, or do a complicated set of backwards and forwards jumps, but he never would sit up properly still. He played the tambourine very grand, both scuffling on it with his claws and shaking the bells. But he was not such a character as Bounce (or Benjamin Bouncer). My last rabbit was called Joseph, he lived to be 9 or 10; I don’t intend to get another; I was always expecting Kep to kill him! I was rather thankful poor Joseph died peacefully. I have cocks and hens at present. I remain dear Phyllis ys aff.” In very good condition, with three horizontal folds, a few light corner creases, a few small spots (including two next to signature), and light toning and soiling, a bit heavier to last page.

Potter’s letters to children often included stories she had invented and anecdotes about her pets. In this wonderful 1912 letter, she mentions her latest book “about a fox,” referring to The Tale of Mr. Tod, a children’s book about a badger named Tommy Brock and his fox neighbor, Mr. Tod. Potter found inspiration for her work in the country setting of her beloved Castle Farm in the English Lakes District and the story is set in the farm’s fields. She also mentions other books in the letter, including the tales of Peter Rabbit and Mr. Jeremy Fisher. Potter letters of this kind and content are rarely offered, and her wonderful description of her greatest character, Peter Rabbit, make this especially desirable. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.  

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RR Autograph Auction Beatles Please Please Me album signed

Please Please Me album signed on the back cover in blue ink, “Love, Paul McCartney,” in blue ballpoint, “Ringo Starr,” and “George Harrison,” and in red ballpoint, “John Lennon.” Separation to reverse bottom edge, dampstaining to top edge of back cover, owner’s printed information near top, scattered toning and creasing, and light wear and creases to front cover, and some light contrast to Ringo’s signature, otherwise very good condition. The record is included. Consignor indicates signatures were acquired at the Adelphi Cinema, Slough, in 1963. Any album signed by all four members is highly desirable, with only roughly 75 signed copies of this title known to exist. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.

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RR Auction Apollo 11 Recovery Mission Cruisebook

Scarce signed book: U.S.S. Hornet Apollo 11 Recovery Mission Cruisebook. Undated Taylor Publishing Company. Hardcover, 8.5 x 11.25, 64 pages. This rare book, compiled by the Hornet, is signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint by Buzz Aldrin. In very good condition, with scattered toning and foxing to covers, as well as some light wear and rubbing. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.  

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RR Autograph Auction Apollo 8 Flown printed fabric American flag

Flown printed fabric American flag, 6 x 4, flown to the moon on Apollo 8. Flag is affixed to the top of a 10 x 12 certificate stating “This flag was carried aboard the first manned lunar orbit spacecraft Apollo 8 December 21—27, 1968.” A 3.5 x 4.5 crew photo is affixed at the bottom of the certificate. Certificate is signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Rooster, With appreciation and best regards, Frank Borman,” and “James Lovell,” and “Bill Anders.” Certificate is affixed to a slightly larger mount. In very good condition, with all three signatures fairly light, but still completely legible, photo faded (but easily replaceable), four small squares of toning to corners of flag from adhesive on reverse, and some scattered light toning and foxing to certificate. Originally acquired from the collection of Rooster Andrews, University of Texas waterboy and sporting goods dealer. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.  

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RR Autograph Auctions Walt Cunningham Apollo 11 Preliminary Science Report

Apollo 11 Preliminary Science Report, issued by NASA’s Scientific and Information Division, 8 x 10.5, 204 pages. Report is full of photos and explanations of the mission, and is stamped on the front cover “NASA SP-214.” Signed on the title page in blue felt tip, “From my personal library collection. Walt Cunningham Apollo 7.” In fine condition, with expected handling wear. These reports were issued by NASA as soon as possible after missions to release initial information quickly for research and discussion. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.  

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RR Autograph Auction Apollo 11 Crew-signed Beta cloth patch

A 6 x 5.75 swatch of Beta cloth, bearing a printed 3.25-inch diameter Apollo 11 mission emblem, signed above the emblem in blue felt tip, “Neil Armstrong,” and in black ink, “Buzz Aldrin,” and “Michael Collins.” In fine condition, with Armstrong’s signature slightly faded and a shade or two light, but still completely legible. Beta cloth is a type of fireproof woven fiber cloth used in the manufacturing of the space suit. Designed by Frederick S. Dawn, a scientist who worked with the Dow-Corning Company, the fabric was made to withstand temperatures exceeding 650°C and was used in all NASA space suits following the deadly launchpad fire of Apollo 1. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Steve Zarelli. RRAuction COA.  

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RR Autograph Auctions Hubble Space Telescope Model

Very scarce metal-finish second generation Hubble Space Telescope NASA model. Model measures approximately 13″ high, 11″ wide with arrays, and has a 4″ diameter at the low gain antennae. The model is incredibly detailed with every panel on the telescope and array labeled for easy reference. Telescope comes with its original 10.75 x 8.25 base which accompanied only a limited number of the models. A model such as this one can be seen being used by NASA engineers in several NASA documentaries, including the Hubble’s IMAX movie, as well as documentaries from Nova and National Geographic. In fine condition. A masterpiece of museum quality model making. RRAuction COA.  


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RR Autograph Auction Apollo 16 Guidebook

On the Moon with Apollo 16, A Guidebook to the Descartes Region, 8 x 10.25, 90 pages, printed by NASA in 1972. Guidebook provides an in-depth description, images, and diagrams concerning the upcoming Apollo mission and the crews training. In fine condition, with a small area of Wite-Out applied to the cover. RRAuction COA.  

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RR Autograph Auctions Christa McAuliffe Postal cover

Truly unique postal cover bearing a ‘Teacher in Space, NASA’ color sticker, postmarked January 28, 2011, signed in black felt tip, “S. Christa McAuliffe.” Given to McAuliffe to sign before the tragic Challenger mission, the collector then sent the uncancelled cover to the Kennedy Space Center post officer for the postmarked date, which marks the 25th anniversary of the STS-51L Challenger explosion. The stamp used features an image of the Challenger. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.  

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RR Autograph Auction Apollo 11 Neil Armstrong Letter and Photo

Two items: TLS, one page, 7.25 x 9.5, NASA letterhead, stamp-dated December 1, 1962. Letter in response to sent congratulations. In full: “Your letter of congratulations is most appreciated, for to know that people not known to us personally are interested in our recent appointments as astronaut trainees makes us aware of their enthusiasm about the manned space flight program. Please accept the enclosed autographed item in appreciation of your interest”; and a color glossy 7.25 x 9.5 photo of Armstrong posing in his space suit against a lunar background, signed in blue felt tip. Both are double matted and framed together with a small plaque, to an overall size of 28.5 x 25. In very good to fine condition, with several small areas of toning and staining to letter, most likely from show-through of adhesive on reverse, and a few scattered light creases and ripples to photo. A very early piece of correspondence from Armstrong, who had just been chosen as a member of the ‘New Nine’ in September of 1962, which shows the beginnings of the public’s love affair with space travel. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.  


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RR Autograph Auctions Apollo 15 Flown Lunar Module Stowage Bag

Large Apollo 15 lunar module stowage bag, used for the temporary storage of lunar samples and soiled with lunar dust from the Hadley-rille region of the moon. Beta cloth bag measures approximately 29 x 18.5. Bag has a two-zipper large storage compartment which is soiled inside with lunar dust. Smaller compartments on the outside are labeled “PGA Drink Bags,” “Temp Stow Bag,” and “Utility Light.” Each zippered compartment is covered with a Velcro flap. Bag also has four brown adjustable brown straps with a clip at each end. Bag also has two solid metal clips. There are two tags attached to one of the loops. The first is a yellow parts removal tag from the Space Division, North American Rockwell Corporation, filled in by an employee identifying the model number V36-3, Stowage Bag (LM) and dated October 13, 1971, and a smaller handwritten label which reads, “Lunar Module Storage Bag Apollo 15, P.N. NPL; White, large, dirty. Transfer.”

Accompanied by a January 22, 1996 letter from a staff agent of the Mascoutah Aerospace Museum, which reads, in part: “I am transferring to you, the large flown Apollo 15 Lunar Module stowage bag. This Lunar Module bag was part of a larger collection of flown Apollo artifacts, acquired by the Mascoutah Aerospace Museum. This flown Apollo 15 beta material bag can be identified in the following ways:

On the back panel is a faint Smithsonian ‘NASM’ ink inventory stamp…It is also marked with a large yellow parts removal tag…It is identified with the ‘Removal Number #769,’…this is then followed by Several Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum inventory stamps, inspection numbers and finally dated “10/13/71”…The Apollo 15 crew used this large bag to return ‘excessive’ quantities of lunar samples. This bag was originally to be left on the lunar surface with the whole host of other items marked for disposal. This bag was then stored in the Lunar Module, transferred to the Command Module and then returned back to earth with those ‘excessive’ amounts of lunar samples.”

This large, LM temporary stowage bag represents a rare opportunity to own a complete and important lunar surface artifact. Flown items from any moon mission are highly desirable, but lunar surface items of this size and quality that have been soiled from exposure to lunar dust even more so. Owning any stand-alone moon rock or fragment is illegal, making this bag and its trace amounts of lunar soiling from the Hadley-rille region as close to owning a moon rock as possible. RRAuction COA.  

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RR Autograph Auction Alan Shepard Training rock sample

A piece of basaltic lava from Shepard’s training in Hawaii, originally acquired by a friend of the Shepards who was in the employ of the Shepard family for more than 35 years. Small black sample has a gold triangular loop through one end of it. Accompanied by a photocopy of the analysis of the rock, as well as an unsigned ‘red-numbered’ NASA 8 x 10 photo of Shepard training in Hawaii, scooping soil, with a Modular Equipment Transporter (MET) ‘Rickshaw’ equipment carrier strapped to his back. RRAuction COA.  

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RR Autograph Auctions Scott Carpenter’s Aurora 7 spacecraft flown heat shield

A cube of flown heat shield from Scott Carpenter’s Aurora 7 spacecraft. Cube measures approximately 1 x 1 x 1 and is affixed to a 4 x 4 wooden base with a plaque that reads, “Heat Shield from ‘Aurora Seven’ Mercury–Atlas—May 24, 1962, M. Scott Carpenter.” RRAuction COA.  

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RR Autograph Auction Alan Shepard Cruise Notes

Soft cover notebook entitled ‘Cruise Notes, Shepard, AB 1/c, 19th Div.,” 7 x 8.5, bearing a printed black felt tip signature to the bottom right corner of the front cover, “AB Shepard, 19th Div.” The first 14 pages contain handwritten notes by Shepard in pencil during August of 1943, containing calculations, radio and steam formulas, diagrams, various locations of stars and celestial bodies through varying times of the day, and several pages of information pertaining to equipment operations, requirements, functions, and factors, including, “Quality for gas measured by: (1) Volatility, (2) Heating value, (3) Lack of impurities, (4) Octane number...Conditions influencing detonation: (1) Chemical composition of fuel, (2) Compression, (3) Temperature, (4) Time of ignition, (5) Shape of the combustion chamber, (6) Location of plug.” Light creasing and toning, and light wear to the cover, otherwise fine condition. This notebook comes direct from Alan Shepard’s estate in Derry, NH. RRAuction COA.  

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RR Autograph Auction Neil Armstrong and X-15 Pilots

Stunning satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of the X-15 aircraft, signed vertically in black felt tip by Neil Armstrong and pilots Milt Thompson, Bob White, Joe Engle, Bill Dana, Scott Crossfield, and Pete Knight. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.  

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RR Autograph Auctions Celestino Usuelli Italian aviation and dirigible pioneer

Italian aviation and dirigible pioneer (1877–1926) who was the first person to cross the Alps in an airship. Vintage 4.75 x 6.75 silver gelatin photo, affixed to a 6 x 8 mount, of Usuelli’s airship hovering over a crowd, signed in fountain pen, “Celestino Usuelli, 16 Agotto 1910,” with notations in another hand, in Italian, to top right. In very good condition, with scattered light soiling, silvering to darker areas of image, and an ink spot under signature. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.  

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RR Auction John Bell Hood Confederate army officer

Confederate army officer (1831–1879) who, after graduating near the bottom of his West Point class, served in California and Texas. Resigning to join the Confederate service, Hood commanded a brigade at Second Bull Run and Antietam and a division at Gettysburg, where he was seriously wounded. Ink signature, “John B. Hood, Bvt. 2nd Lt., Infy,” on a light blue 2.75 x .75 slip clipped from a roster or similar document. Double suede matted and framed with a portrait of Hood to an overall size of 11.5 x 16.25. In fine condition, with some light toning to right side, lightly affecting a few letters of signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.  

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RR Autograph Auction Paul von Hindenburg German World War I military hero

German World War I military hero (1847–1934) and president of Germany from 1925 to 1934. Vintage print, 7 x 9.75, of an artist’s portrait of von Hindenburg, boldly signed in the lower border in black ink, “von Hindenburg.” Suede matted and framed to an overall size of 14.5 x 17.25. In fine condition, with light toning to borders. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.  

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RR Autograph Auction Bert Lahr

Vintage pearl-finish 8 x 10 DeBarron photo of a young Lahr in a jacket and tie, signed in fountain pen, “Sincerely, Bert Lahr.” In fine condition, with a vertical crease to top left of background, as well as a few other corner creases. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.  

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RR Auction Alfred Hitchcock

FDC with an embroidered cachet honoring Christmas, signed in black ink by Hitchcock. Matted and framed with a color portrait of Hitchcock to an overall size of 14.5 x 18.5. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.  

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RR Auction Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers Signed Photo

Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of the couple in the middle of a dance routine, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip “To Frank Sanders warmest of blessings, Ginger Rogers 1987,” and signed in black felt tip “Fred Astaire.” A few light creases and light overall speckling to finish, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.  

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RR Autograph Auction Joyce Kilmer American writer

American writer (1886–1918), best known for the much-anthologized poem ‘Trees,’ who was killed at the Second Battle of Marne at the age of 31. Vintage matte-finish 3.5 x 5.5 photo of Kilmer in his Army uniform, signed in black ink, “Joyce Kilmer, France, May 1918.” Kilmer also adds on the reverse, “Personally, I think I look more like a dachshund than a Boston bull.” Silvering to darker areas of image, some light soiling and spots to borders, and some light soiling and notations to reverse, otherwise fine condition. Likely one of the last photos Kilmer signed as the Second Battle of the Marne began July 15, 1918. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.  

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RR Auction James K. Polk Ink signature as Governor of Tennessee

Ink signature as Governor of Tennessee, “James K. Polk,” on an off-white 6.5 x 3 slip clipped from the bottom of a larger document dated April 20, 1840, featuring a clipped image of Polk affixed to the left edge. In good condition, with a central horizontal fold, and heavy toning and paper loss affecting appearance and the end portion of the signature. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.  

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RR Autograph Auction Salyut Space Station Mockup

A revolving orbital map, most likely used on the Salyut space station training mockup. Color map of the world, measures 38″ long, is affixed to a cloth backing and spreads across two rotating drums, one which is still operational, and housed in a heavy metal frame, to an overall size of 40 x 16.75. Attached to the frame are two sliding plastic indicators used for delineating daylight and nighttime, as well as a detached clear plastic cover, labeled in the upper right, in Russian. Side of frame bears a serial number of 17K-7988-10, and is accompanied by a detached metal arm, which measures 36 inches long. In good condition, with toning and light fading to colors of map, paper loss and small vertical tears along entire bottom of map, some mechanics inoperable, and expected handling wear from use. Oversized. RRAuction COA.  

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RR Auction Tiger Woods Tournament Glove

Original tournament-used left-handed Nike golf glove signed in black felt tip on the palm. In fine condition, with expected light soiling. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Upper Deck as well as the original cloth bag. A scarce piece of golf gear, match-used by the man who continues to challenge Jack Nicklaus’s majors record. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.  

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RR Autograph Auction Bill Clinton Felt tip signature

Felt tip signature, “Best wishes, Bill Clinton,” on an off-white card. Double suede matted and framed with a color glossy portrait of Clinton in the Oval Office to an overall size of 13 x 18.75. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.  

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RR Autograph Auction George Gershwin Song Book Page

Vintage 9.25 x 12.5 George Gershwin Song Book page, showing a 5.5 x 7.5 image of Gershwin playing the piano, signed and inscribed in the lower border in fountain pen “To Mildred, with affection, George.” A few light bends and creases, mainly to borders, with a light diagonal crease through portion of image, lightly trimmed right edge, small tear to top left corner, and tape remnants to reverse top corners, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.  

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RR Autograph Auction Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna

Mexican general and politician (1794–1876) best known in the US for his role in the Mexican-American War and the slaughter of scores of Americans at the Alamo. Attractive hand-illuminated vellum DS, in Spanish, signed “A. L. de Sta Anna,” one page, 16.75 x 14.25, April 5, 1867. At the top of the document is a hand colored vignette of an eagle holding a snake in its beak, atop a cactus, illustrating the vision of how the Aztecs came to settle in Mexico. Santa Anna appoints his official interpreter. In part (translated): “In view of his intelligence and knowledge of the English, French, German, and Spanish languages, I have seen fit to name Mr. Eduardo Gottlieb my interpreter of such languages, and to that effect sign this at the General Quarter of Hamilton Park, Staten Island, New York.” Intersecting storage folds, one through a single letter of signature, expected light wrinkling, and some mild toning, primarily to edges, otherwise fine condition. An exceptionally attractive example. The Robert Davis Collection. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.  

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RR Autograph Auction Robert E. and Mary Custis Lee

Original sepia 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite photo, by the “’Lee’ Photographic Gallery,” boldly signed on the image in black ink, “R. E. Lee.” Reverse is signed and inscribed “Thos Launens Jones from his friend Mary Custis Lee.” Photographer’s imprint on the reverse reads, “The ‘Lee’ Photographic Gallery, 920 Main Street, over the Richmond Musical Exchange. Wm. W. Davies.” Some light scuffing and surface marks to bottom border, a few surface marks and light silvering to image, and blocks of toning to reverse, otherwise fine condition; and an original carte-de-visite of Mary Curtis Lee by Boude and Miley of Lexington, Virginia, signed in the lower border “M C Lee,” and also signed and inscribed on the reverse, “For my kind though unknown friend T. L. Jones, M C Lee.” In very good condition, with fading and toning to image, lightly trimmed top edge, and toning and mounting remnants to reverse.

Known as the ‘floppy tie’ portrait, it was taken in 1864 by John W. Davies in the Lee Gallery. Edward D. C. Campbell, Jr., in his article ‘The Fabric of Command: R. E. Lee, Confederate Insignia, and the Perception of Rank’ published in The Virginia Magazine of History and Biography (Vol. 98 No. 2, April 1990), wrote that Davies ‘made a single image. The picture was, in fact, a favorite of General Lee and is easily recognized by Lee’s closely cropped beard, ill-fitting collar, and drooping black tie.’ Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.  

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RR Autograph Auctions Gordon Cooper Original Cooper suit portrait by NASA employee Ron Woods

Artist who was formally a NASA suit technician supporting the early shuttle missions. During the Apollo program Woods worked for ILC as a suit technician performing suit maintenance, interface testing with the Command Module, Lunar Module, and Lunar Rover vehicles, and insertion of astronauts in Command and Lunar modules for training. He suited crewmembers for Apollo 8, 11, 15, all Skylab missions, and Apollo Soyuz. He also assisted engineering in the development of the Shuttle suit components. Since 1982, he has worked in the Flight Crew Systems Facility at KSC with responsibilities in processing flight hardware for the Space Shuttle Crew module and payload bay. This includes pre-flight testing of hardware and post-flight testing. Equipment includes EVA and Launch/Entry suits, camera equipment, food, clothing, flight data files, contingency tools, and mission specific tools for Hubble upgrades. An amazingly beautiful original watercolor painting of Gordon Cooper’s Mercury spacesuit, showing a light reflection of Alan Shepard, on a 10 x 13 sheet of Arches, 140 lb. cold press paper. The wonderfully detailed image shows Cooper’s flight suit, complete with gloves, with the name tag and NASA ‘meatball’ logo visible, with the helmet hanging off the suit’s right arm. Signed in the lower right in pencil, “Ron Woods 2010.” In fine condition, with just some slight rippling to bottom edge. According to Woods, the painting is based on reference photographs of Cooper’s suit at the Kennedy Space Center Visitors Center. He can offer no definitive explanation for how the reflection of Shepard got into the photos, as the angles did not match up. Woods also states that the painting was done using a magnifier to ensure each accurate detail to the suit. A scarce opportunity to own an original piece from an artist who enjoyed a unique inside perspective. RRAuction COA.  

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RR Autograph Auction P. T. Barnum Circus Pass

Handwritten circus pass, signed “P. T. Barnum,” on a 3.75 x 2.25 light brown card. Barnum writes: “Big Show 1886. Give good reserved seats for two & a child including admission.” In the lower left corner, Barnum adds, “From Thomas Ball, Sculptor, Italy.” In fine condition, with a uniform shade of toning, not detracting from the bold writing and signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.  

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RR Autograph Auction Charles Lindbergh Stately portrait

Vintage matte-finish 8 x 11 photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To George Wingay, With best wishes, Charles A. Lindbergh, June 3, 1927.” Photo is affixed to its original slightly larger mount and grandly suede matted and framed with a .5 x .5 swatch of fabric from the Spirit of St. Louis, four photos of Lindbergh, and two name plaques to an overall size of 39.25 x 35.5. In fine condition, with small stain to background, a bit of scattered light silvering, and photographer’s notations to lower border.

This bold image was signed just days after the successful completion of Lindbergh’s 33.5 hour flight to Paris, a journey that claimed the lives of six brave pilots before him. His ‘partner,’ The Spirit of St. Louis, was nothing more than a single-engine, single-seat, high-wing monoplane covered in fabric. Together, they braved tumultuous conditions and times of such impaired vision that they were guided only by the barely visible stars. After a miraculous landing in Paris, Lindbergh and the plane were overcome by an overjoyed mob of spectators, both barely emerging, with a bit of damage done to the fabric covering the plane’s fuselage. This original swatch is exceedingly scarce and incredibly desirable, providing a tangible piece of history from one of aviation’s most lauded flights. Oversized. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.  

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RR Autograph Auctions John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd Signed Cassette case

Cassette case from the Blues Brothers movie soundtrack, 4 x 4, signed in blue ballpoint on the inside, “Stay cool, John Belushi,” and signed and inscribed “Joe, You’re the backbone of our international status. Many thanks, Dan Aykroyd ‘81, Elwood” Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/DNA authentication holder. In fine condition, with a bit of trivial toning along the two horizontal folds, both of which unobtrusively pass through Belushi’s signature. Authentic signed items pertaining directly to the Blues Brothers are seldom encountered and extremely desirable. RRAuction COA.  

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