RR Autograph Auction Childe Hassam American Impressionist painter

American Impressionist painter (1859–1935) who helped introduce Impressionism to Americans, best known for his urban and coastal scenes. ALS, one page, 5 x 3.25, December 22, 1931. A letter to Helen Beatty. In full: “Your clippings arrived and Mrs. Hassam read them with a good deal of interest—I did too—What a start! The Carnegie Institute is in hard luck. I have photographs of my paintings on the walls—what things around them. Well so it goes. Here is wishing you all the complements of the season from us both.” In fine condition, with a lighter shade to some words. Accompanied by original mailing envelope addressed in his hand. RRAuction COA.

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RR Autograph Auctions William Faulkner Signed book Notes On A Horse Thief

Signed book: Notes On A Horse Thief. Limited edition of 975 copies (This being No. 313). Mississippi: Levee Press, 1950. Hardcover, 6 x 9.5, 71 pages. Signed on the colophon page in blue ink. Faulkner is scarce in any form, and this is a highly-sought title. Book condition: VG+/None. Green cloth-covered boards with silver stamped lettering and illustration; slight rubbing to spine-edges; minimal soiling; textblock edges and feps very slightly yellowed. An overall clean, tight copy. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

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RR Autograph Auction Orville Wright Private Pilot licensed

Pilot’s license, two pages, 4.75 x 4 opened, 1928. A Federation Aeronatique Internationale United States Annual Sporting License, #5, issued to Ed Nirmaier of Cleveland, Ohio, signed in black ink under the pilot’s personal information “Orville Wright,” as Chairman of the N. A. A. Contest Committee. License also includes a small snapshot of Nirmaier, and official information. An embossed seal lightly affecting Wright’s signature, and scattered light toning and soiling, a bit heavier to the portrait page, otherwise fine condition.

In the late 1920s, Frenchman Henri Mignet was determined to design an airplane that anyone could build and fly safely, taking access to the skies from professional pilots and sharing it with all. After several different designs, he created the HM.14, ‘Pou du Ciel,’ or ‘Flying Flea,’ and published a detailed book of instructions to build it in 1934. Public interest skyrocketed: by March of 1935, more than 500 were under construction in France alone. It was at this time that American entrepreneur Powell Crosley, Jr. came across Mignet’s book and ordered his personal pilot, Edward Nirmaier, to build him one. Nirmaier, whose license we offer here signed by Orville Wright, completed the construction of the first Flea in the United States, taking its first test flight on November 1, 1935. He christened his plane with water from the Atlantic Ocean near Kitty Hawk, commemorating the Wright Brothers’ first successful flight. The airplane, licensed as the ‘Crosley Flea,’ made a short public flight at an air show in Miami, but after some difficulties, remained grounded for good. Although the HM.14 (found to have fatal safety issues) and the Crosley Flea’s times were short-lived, they served as testaments to the power of human ingenuity and determination. This license, allowing an unsung private pilot to take to the skies, signed by one of the foremost pioneers of aviation, captures an exciting time in the early history of flight. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

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RR Autograph Auctions Buzz Aldrin NASA photo of Aldrin on the moon

Color 11 x 14 NASA photo of Aldrin on the moon, boldly signed in silver ink. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.

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RR Autograph Auction W. C. Handy Signed Photo

Vintage pearl-finish 8 x 10 photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Mr & Mrs C. M. Clark, Congratulations, W. C. Handy 5-30-1945.” In very good condition, with scattered creases, mainly to edges, light crazing and surface marks, a light central vertical streak, and scattered silvering. RRAuction COA.

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RR Auction Bob Dylan Signed tour book photo promoting his Love & Theft album

Color 9.5 x 13.5 tour book photo promoting his Love & Theft album, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with some light wrinkling to top edge. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.

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RR Autograph Auction Charles Dickens Ink signature

Ink signature, “Monday Fourteenth June 1869, Faithfully yours, Charles Dickens,” on two off-white sheets of Gads Hill Place stationery, paired together within the mat. Matted with a photo of Dickens writing at his desk to an overall size of 8.5 x 14. In very good condition, with overall light toning, two small tack holes, and irregular adhesion to the signature. Gads Hill Place was Dickens’ country home in Kent. RRAuction COA.

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RR Autograph Auctions Edgar Degas Important French painter and sculptor

Important French painter and sculptor (1834–1917), one of the seminal figures of Impressionism, best known for his images of dancers. ALS in French, signed “Degas,” one page, 4.25 x 5.25, no date. Letter to famed Spanish painter Ignacio Zuloaga. In full (translated): “Yes, I will have the pleasure to dine with you, Saturday. Do not put the chair on 3rd (floor). I can't get rid of my cold. See you soon.” Matted and framed with a portrait of Degas to an overall size of 17.75 x 15. In fine condition, with a uniform shade of mild toning. Zuloaga was an admirer of Degas and was a close friend of his, and was also acquainted with Rodin and Gaugin. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

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RR Autograph Auction unbound Walt Disney Productions script Story of Pluto, Show #9

Original unbound Walt Disney Productions script for “Story of Pluto, Show #9—Acts I, II and III,” 9 x 11.5, eight pages. Label on the front of the gray folder also reads, “First Script, Nick Nichols, June 28, 1954.” Signed in pencil in the upper left corner of the label, “Walt.” On the third page, Disney has made four edits in blue pencil in what he’s scripted to say. He moved a line from page 3 to page 4 and eliminated one sentence and part of a third. He also changed “When Pluto first started back around 1930 he played a small bit part in one of Mickey’s pictures. We needed a bloodhound to track down Mickey.” Disney crossed out the second sentence and handwrote: “that of a bloodhound.” In fine condition. Charles August “Nick” Nichols directed the Disneyland television episode, A Story of Dogs, which aired on December 1, 1954. Part of the episode was a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Lady and the Tramp which would be released the following summer. The other part told the story, in cartoons, of Disney's first canine star, Pluto. A great ‘hands-on’ example showing Disney’s involvement with every facet of his corporation. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

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RR Autograph Auctions Seth Pomeroy Gunsmith and soldier from Massachusetts

Gunsmith and soldier from Massachusetts (1706–1777) who served in the French and Indian War. At age 70, he fought at the Battle of Bunker Hill with John Stark’s 1st New Hampshire Regiment and was named Brigadier General in the Continental Army for his service. Due to failing health, he declined the commission and served instead as a major general in the Massachusetts militia. The following year, marching his unit to New Jersey upon request from George Washington, he fell ill and died. ALS, one page, 6 x 7.75, May 20, 1745. Letter to his wife written from Camp Cape Breton. In part: “I have an opportunity once more to write altho many of our army are dead…We are still without the walls of Louisburg but dayly battring of them with our cannon, but there fortifications are all but impregnable. But if God has designed it for us we shall have it…Of late we have had some sad accidents, by a barrel of powder catching fire, it killed 2 men, wounded several more, a Cannon Split killed 2 wounded many more, several killed by accidents other ways & many in the army sick…My company are all alive none wounded nor much sick.” Second integral page bears an address panel to Pomeroy’s wife Mary. Letter is behind glass with an overall size of 14.25 x 9.75. In good condition, with intersecting folds, several small areas of paper loss, and scattered toning and soiling, including some over signature.

British colonists in New England, increasingly wary of the threat that the French fortress at Louisbourg posed to their fishing fleets, saw the mutual declarations of war between France and Britain in 1744 as an opportunity to seize control. Upon landing at Cape Breton on May 11, 1745, they were not met on the shores: the French defenders, seriously out-manned, remained within the walls of the fortress. From within, they successfully stopped several assaults, inflicting heavy losses on the New England troops. It is from the midst of this battle that Seth Pomeroy, a volunteer soldier and skilled gunsmith from Massachusetts who would later fight at the Battle of Bunker Hill, wrote to his wife on his 39th birthday: “many of our army are dead…We are still without the walls of Louisburg but dayly battring of them with our cannon, but there fortifications are all but impregnable.” After 46 days of heavy bombardment, the British New Englanders finally established batteries at Lighthouse Point and commanded the island, causing the fort’s defenders to abandon. This successful capture was the only major event of King George’s War, third of the four French and Indian Wars. A stirring letter written at the height of the battle, Pomeroy shares a glimpse into the brutal reality of a “successful” attack. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

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RR Autograph Auctions Bob Dalton Colt Single Action Army Revolver

A Colt Single Action Army Revolver carried by Bob Dalton during the double bank robbery on October 5, 1892, in Coffeyville, Kansas. This Colt, serial number 114188, cal. .45 Colt with a 7.5? barrel, was shipped to the Collins Gun Company, Omaha, Nebraska on March 1, 1889. The included Colt factory letter states that this was a standard blue finish gun with a wood grip. What the letter doesn’t mention is that this was an ‘over-run’ on a US Government contract for cavalry revolvers. The frame, cylinder, and barrel have the government inspector’s initials “D.F.C.,” (David F. Clark) with no ‘US’ stamping on the frame. The one-piece walnut grip is worn and shows no trace of any inspector’s cartouche (as it likely never had one). All serial numbers match, the bore has good rifling with some fine pitting and the hammer safety notch is worn. The metal has a light gray patina with extensive pinprick pitting, all factory lettering is in good condition.

In addition to the Colt Factory letter a notarized handwritten statement dated August 14, 1954, from Morville C. Westenhaver is included. Mr. Westenhaver states that this Colt “#114188 was the gun owned and used by Bob Dalton when he was killed in the battle at Coffeyville, Kansas, October 5, 1892. The gun was picked up by my grandfather M. C. (Aisia) Westenhaver, who was engaged in the same battle. The gun was later carried by my father M. C. Westenhaven II during the gold rush to Cripple Creek, Colorado, in 1893, where I M. C. Westenhaven III was born on Jan. 6, 1907.”

The robberies of two banks at once in Coffeyville were famous because of its spectacular shoot out that ensued. The Dalton Gang was spotted before the robberies began, the townspeople were alerted and armed themselves to protect their savings. Bob Dalton, his brother Grattan Dalton, Bill Powers, and Dick Broadwell were killed; only badly wounded Emmet Dalton survived to serve a prison term. In addition, four citizens of Coffeyville were killed. Newspaper accounts of the period relate that numerous citizens rushed to pick up discarded weapons and other souvenirs.

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RR Autograph Auction Al Capone Colt Model 1908 Vest Pocket Semi-auto pistol

A Colt Model 1908 Vest Pocket Semi-auto pistol owned by Al Capone. #148999, cal. .25 ACP, 2 1/8? barrel. The pistol retains about 70% factory blue with fine condition checkered black hard rubber factory grips. The mechanics are fine, all factory lettering is clear, and a proper two-tone magazine is included.

Included is a copy of a notarized letter dated September 11, 2000, from the owner to Greg Martin of Butterfield’s Auction House. He states that he will be 78 years old shortly, and that when was about ten years old he lived in Chicago and that his father, Luigi Mascarello, was a bootlegger who worked for Al Capone. He further states that Al Capone would stop at his house to eat his mother’s Italian cooking and that Al Capone gave this pistol to his folks for protection. He says that his father died when his car ran into a freight train while he was being pursued by the police.

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RR Autograph Auctions Cole Younger State of Minnesota Executive Department letterhead

ALS, one page, 8.25 x 11, State of Minnesota Executive Department letterhead, circa April 23, 1898. Short note to his friend Cora McNeill on the bottom of a typed letter he has received in the state prison in Stillwater, Minnesota, from Minnesota Governor David M. Clough. Clough’s letter, dated April 23, 1898, reads, in full: “I am in receipt of your letter of the 20th inst., expressing your desire to fight for your country in the event of war with Spain. Your request will be given careful consideration.” At the bottom, Younger writes: “Cora you can keep this for me and rest assured if I get to go to Cuba I will win as many honors as any one of my rank or get killed on some battlefield trying.” In very good to fine condition, with intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, uniform toning, a few spots of foxing, and some scattered light creases.

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RR Autograph Auction Elvis Presley photo from his only appearance in Big Spring, Texas

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo, signed on the reverse in blue ballpoint, “Yours, Elvis Presley.” Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the son of the original recipient, who acquired the signature in 1955 or 1956, stating “All went to the show at big spring in 55 or 56 and mother was so crying about Elvis. She had a fit over him in 54 at the…Hayride…She was so thrilled at getting him to sign the picture. We all teased her about an old woman going so silly over him. She grabbed his blue silk shirt and I think she was going to tear it. But she got his autograph. I saw him sign it. This picture of Elvis was autographed by him in person in 1955-56 at the Big Spring Texas City auditorium.” Scattered creases and surface marks to image side, heavier to edges as well as several small horizontal edge tears, some scattered light silvering and some light toning and creasing to reverse, with signature largely unaffected by flaws to photo, otherwise very good condition.

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RR Autograph Auctions Pablo Picasso original clown sketch

Exceptional and vibrant color original vintage signed and inscribed oil pastel sketch of a clown in a hat on an off-white 8.25 x 11 title page from a copy of The Private World of Pablo Picasso, signed and inscribed “Pour Jeanne, Picasso le 3.9.58.” In fine condition, with a rough left edge and mild toning to edges. Accompanied by two letters of provenance, one from Charles Ruiz Picasso reads, (translated): “I undersigned, Charles Ruiz Picasso asserts that this dedication is from my father’s own hand.” The second, from Maya Picasso reads, (translated): “I undersigned Maya Picasso. According to me I can certify that the smiling face next to the book’s title, face drawn with several colored crayons dated at the bottom right, dedicated on top left ‘For Jeanne.’ Signed underneath this dedication but a little more to the right is a work measuring 27.8 x 20.8 cm dated 9-3-58 (September 3, 1958) is in addition from my father’s own hand Pablo Picasso. Paris, this Tuesday July 12, 2011.”

By 1958, with exhibitions from Paris to Tokyo and an incredibly successful retrospective at New York’s Museum of Modern Art, Picasso had achieved the highest levels of international fame. His work during this period, though incredibly diverse, often contained many of the same characteristic features: simple imagery, an emphatic use of blank space and bold lines, and a continuous sense of liveliness and energy. Around this time he famously admitted, “It took me four years to paint like Raphael, but a lifetime to paint like a child.” This piece is a delightful example of that childlike whimsy. Revisiting a favorite subject that he had been depicting since his early Rose Period, he draws a clown face with crisp, vibrant colors that jump from the page. The bold graphic nature and simple colors make this piece a classic, and with a growing interest in Picasso’s later work, this original, non-reproduced piece by the revolutionary artist is sure to garner great interest. A truly remarkable piece!

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RR Autograph Auction Billy Mitchell American World War I ace

American World War I ace (1879–1936). His zealous ambition, overreaching bravado, and vocal criticism of the War and Navy departments following the war led to a court-martial, a guilty verdict, and prior to a suspension, his resignation from the military in 1926. TLS signed “Wm. Mitchell,” one page, 6 x 7, Boxwood letterhead, November 18, 1934. Brief letter to a collector. In full: “Herewith is my autograph, which you requested.” In fine condition, with a bit of light mirroring of signature and a couple light creases. RRAuction COA.

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RR Autograph Auctions Walker Mahurin first USAAF double ace in Europe

The first USAAF double ace in Europe and the first recipient of the Silver Star in the famous 56th Fighter Group. Original acrylic painting by Ray Waddey, canvas stretched over a wooden frame, 24 x 18, depicting Mahurin banking away from a fighter he just shot down, signed in black felt tip, “Walker A. Mahurin,” and also signed by Waddey. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.

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RR Autograph Auctions Nicolo Paganini Italian violinist and composer

Remarkable Italian violinist and composer (1782–1840) generally regarded as the greatest virtuoso in the history of the instrument. Paganini’s striking appearance and seemingly superhuman skill on the instrument led many to believe that he was in league with the devil, an image he did nothing to dispel. His fiendishly demanding (and sometimes beautiful) works for the violin, particularly the Caprices, remain a cornerstone of the repertoire. ALS in Italian, one page, 6.25 x 4, January 5, 1807. Letter reads, in part (translated): “I, the undersigned, receive from Mr. Domenico Passi Chapel Maestro [director]…45 Scudi as gratuity for the whole month of the past December.” Mounted and framed with an original carte-de-visite portrait of Paganini, notated in an unknown hand, and an original photo of Paganini playing his violin, to an overall size of 14 x 12. In very good condition, with intersecting folds, a chip to bottom edge, a few wrinkles, and scattered light toning and soiling. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

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RR Autograph Auctions Gian Carlo Menotti Two-time Pulitzer Prize–winning Italian American composer

Two-time Pulitzer Prize–winning Italian American composer (1911–2007) best known for such popular operas as The Consul, The Saint of Bleecker Street, and Amahl and the Night Visitors. TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, Festival Foundation, Inc. letterhead, April 4, 1956. Brief note to Miss Straight. In part: “I am forwarding to you a folder describing the project of Festival Foundation.” Under his signature, Menotti adds a handwritten postscript which reads, “I am sorry I didn’t have a chance to talk to you at Greta Keller the other day—but you know how cocktail parties are!!” In fine condition, some light creasing and wrinkling. RRAuction COA.

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RR Autograph Auction Lank Leonard Mickey Finn daily comic strips

Three original hand-inked Mickey Finn daily comic strips, all measuring approximately 17 x 5.25, all having golf-related content. Each signed in one of the panels by Leonard. In very good condition, with scattered toning and soiling. RRAuction COA.

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RR Autograph Auctions Jim Davis Letters

Collection of three one-page TLSs, all signed in red felt tip, “Jim Davis,” all on Garfield letterhead featuring an area of jagged teeth marks to the left corner, all measuring 5.5 x 8.75, and all to the same recipient. Also included is a 5 x 7 Garfield print, signed and inscribed by Davis, and two color Garfield postcards, each signed on the back in red felt tip. In fine overall condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelopes. RRAuction COA.

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RR Autograph Auction Apollo 13 Three different commemorative covers

Three different commemorative covers, with cachets honoring the launch, emergency, and successful landing of Apollo 13, signed in ink or felt tip by Jack Swigert, James Lovell, and Fred Haise respectively. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.

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RR Autograph Auctions Eliot Ness

Prohibition agent (1903–1957) chosen to head a special squad, which came to be known as the Untouchables, which led to the downfall of Al Capone and his successor Frank Nitti, and the capture of John Dillinger. City of Cleveland press identification card issued to Arthur Loesser, 4 x 3, with a clipped snapshot of Loesser stapled to the right side, stating Loesser “of the Cleveland Press may be passed through police and fire lines.” Signed by Ness as the Director of Public Safety, and countersigned by the Cleveland Chief of Police. Mayor Edward Blythin’s name has been crossed out in type with Frank J. Lausche’s name typed above. Double matted and framed with a photo of Ness at his desk to an overall size of 10 x 16. In very good condition, with horizontal creases, one lightly passing through portions of Ness’s signature, a bit of scattered light toning, and a typed notation to top edge.


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RR Autograph Auctions Bill Hanna and Joe Barbera Flinstones

Color glossy 10 x 8 photo of the Flintstones and Rubbles in formal attire, signed in blue felt tip by Bill Hanna and Joe Barbera. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.

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RR Autograph Auction Jack Johnson African-American heavyweight champ

Colorful African-American boxer (1878–1946) who held the world heavyweight championship from 1908 to 1915 and whose achievements in and out of the ring created an unprecedented storm of racially charged controversy. Very rare full vintage fountain pen signature and inscription, “To Arthur from Arthur Jack Johnson, Good luck,” on an off-white 4.5 x 3.75 card, bearing a preprinted sentiment which reads, “Best wishes from Former Heavyweight Champion of the World,” and an image of Johnson. In fine condition, with a staple hole to top, a couple light bends, and a hint of trivial soiling. This example is the first full signature of Johnson we have seen. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

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RR Auction ZZ Top Signed Eliminator album

Eliminator album signed on the front cover in silver ink by Billy Gibbons, in black felt tip by Dusty Hill, and in blue felt tip by Frank Beard. There are two After Show passes affixed to the back cover. In fine condition, with some dings along right edge of front cover, as well as a bit of light edge wear. The record is included. RRAuction COA.

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RR Autograph Auction Lady Gaga Signed Poker face Sheet Music

Sheet music to ‘Poker Face,’ 9 x 12, seven pages, signed on the front cover in silver ink. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.

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RR Autograph Auctions Judas Priest Signed Photo

Color satin-finish 18 x 12 photo of the band on rollerskates, signed in silver ink and blue felt tip by Rob Halford, Glenn Tipton, K.K. Downing, and Ian Hill. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.

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RR Autograph Auction Harvey Firestone American industrialist

American industrialist (1868–1938) who organized the Firestone Tire & Rubber Company in 1900. He later became a close associate of Henry Ford and the main supplier of tires for Ford’s automobiles. TLS signed “H. S. Firestone,” one page, 8 x 10.75, extremely rare Firestone Tire and Rubber Company letterhead, June 18, 1913. Letter to W. M. Hart, the Western Manager of Town and Country. In full: “I have your valued favor of the 17th advising me that you would see Mr. Patterson on his return and also suggesting that I call on Mr. McKay, President of ‘Town & Country’ when in New York. I am going to sail on July 5th and if I can I will be in New York on the 3rd. While that will be a very busy day for me down town I will call on Mr. McKay if I can. I thank you for the interest you are taking to make my trip more pleasant.” The final sentence has been underlined in red ink in an unknown hand. In very good condition, with intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, staple holes to top left corner, office stamp to upper right, a couple stray pencil marks, and some light creases. A rare business autograph and the only one we have seen on this company letterhead. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

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RR Autograph Auctions DNA Alec Jeffreys

British geneticist responsible for creating the methods used for DNA fingerprinting and profiling. Benham color Commemorative Cover honoring the 50th Anniversary of the Discovery of DNA, featuring images of Dolly, the famed sheep that was cloned at the Roslin Institute in Edinburgh, and a two-pound piece, dated 2003, honoring the Double Helix. Cover is adorned with five stamps tracing the life of DNA, and signed in black felt tip, “Alec J. Jeffreys.” In fine condition. RRAuction COA.

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RR Autograph Auctions Richard Nixon Signed Program

Program from the Sixty-Sixth Annual Washington Day Banquet, held in Peoria, Illinois, in 1964, signed on the first page in black ink next to his image, “Dick Nixon.” In fine condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

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RR Autograph Auction Maria Callas

Matte-finish 4 x 5.75 photo of Callas in a Japanese costume, perhaps from Madame Butterfly, signed and inscribed in blue ink “A Carla Moraudun, Maria Meneghini Callas.” In fine condition, with a lightly trimmed right edge. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

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RR Autograph Auctions Maxfield Parrish American artist

American artist (1870–1966) best known for his luminous, often fantastic landscapes and romantic illustrations of nudes. ALS, one page, 5.5 x 4.5, April 28, 1931. Brief letter to a woman. In full: “There seem to be many accounts of my life: The latest in ‘The American Magazine’ for Mar ‘30.” A uniform block of light toning over text and signature from previous display, and a horizontal fold passing through signature, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

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RR Autograph Auctions Jack London Bank Check

Bank check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out and signed by London, payable to Imperial Cash Store for $12.40, stamp-dated January 8, 1910. A central vertical fold, expected stamps to both sides, and cancellation holes touching opening stroke of signature, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

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RR Autograph Auctions Gunter Grass

Matte-finish 4 x 5.75 photo of Grass smoking a cigarette, signed in blue ink. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.

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RR Autograph Auction Dorothy Dandridge

Vintage ink signature, “Dorothy Dandridge,” on an off-white slip clipped from a Who’s Who publication with a small image of Dandridge and a printed biography. Matted with a color glossy photo to an overall size of 11.5 x 16. Uneven bottom edge and uniform toning, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

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RR Autograph Auctions Charlie Chaplin

Terrific vintage glossy 5.75 x 4 photo of Chaplin leaning out a train window next to Jack Fitchett, manager of The Palace Theatre, mounted to a slightly larger board and signed in fountain pen, “Charlie Chaplin.” In fine condition, with scattered light surface marks and impressions, and a few trivial spots of soiling. A friend of Chaplin’s, Fitchett performed alongside the comedian in the 1929 film, The Mumming Birds. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

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RR Autograph Auction Jack Benny Signed Photo

Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Benny in a suit and tie, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Jack Durkin, all good wishes, Jack Benny.” In very good condition, with light toning from mounting remnants on reverse, scattered soiling, and light corner creasing. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

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RR Autograph Auctions Brigitte Bardot Signed Photo

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Bardot in a tunic, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with scattered marks and impressions and a PSA/DNA label affixed to the lower right corner. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from PSA/DNA. RRAuction COA.

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RR Autograph Auction Anthony McAuliffe United States Army general

United States Army general (1898–1975) who commanded the force defending Bastogne, Belgium, during the Battle of the Bulge in World War II. He was famous for his brief reply to a German surrender ultimatum: ‘Nuts!’ At the 60th anniversary of the battle, a veteran claimed that McAuliffe never uttered that exact word, but reporters found his actual phrasing too strong and toned it down for their dispatches home. War-dated TLS signed “A. C. McAuliffe,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, 103rd Infantry Division letterhead, February 14, 1945. In a letter to J. F. Seiberling of Seiberling Rubber Company, In part: “I would like to offer you my congratulations on turning out a record number of truck tires during December. It is encouraging to us here to know that you back home appreciate how tough the Nazis are. I suspect there will be much hard fighting before it is over here. We certainly have cause to be optimistic right now in view of the sensational progress of the Russians in the East and the steady progress of the Americans and British in the West. We all hope and pray with you for a quick victory.” Light creasing and toning, and faint shadows at each corner from previous mounting, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

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RR Autograph Auctions John L. Burns Gettysburg shoemaker

Gettysburg shoemaker, who upon seeing the Union soldiers march past his home, joined the Iron Brigade at the Battle of Gettysburg. He was wounded, but survived to become a national celebrity. Original 2.25 x 4 full-length carte-de-visite portrait of Burns posing with his Enfield rifle, backstamped "Published by E.&H.T. Anthony, 501 Broadway, New York, from Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery,” and signed on the front in the lower border in black ink, “John L. Burns.” Scattered light silvering to edges of image, and a bit of trivial toning and rubbing to image, otherwise fine condition. A scarce and boldly signed offering. RRAuction COA.

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