Samuel Francis Smith Autograph Lyrics

Autograph lyrics, signed “S. F. Smith,” two pages, 5.25 x 5.5, no date. Smith pens all four stanzas of his famous hymn, “America.” In part: “My country, ’tis of thee, / Sweet land of liberty, / Of thee I sing; / Land where my fathers died, / Land of the pilgrims’ pride, / From every mountainside, / Let freedom ring.” Nicely matted and framed with an unsigned portrait of Smith to an overall size of 22 x 11.5. In fine condition, with a horizontal fold affecting one line of writing and a small crease/tear affecting Smith’s last name. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

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Jim Morrison Handmade collage comic strip circa 1957

Handmade collage comic strip circa 1957, signed “Jim,” on an off-white 12 x 3.75 sheet. Comic features clipped cartoon characters affixed to the sheet, with speech bubbles written by Morrison beside each one. From left to right, the words read: “By Jove…By Jove men, look at that dog…Sniff Sniff…Piss on comic books…Potrezbie?…How the hell should we know…What the Hell am I doing in this furshluginner comic strip?” Nicely float-mounted and framed in a shadowbox to an overall size of 17.5 x 9. In fine condition. Provenance: Christie’s 1994, 2012. A one-of-a-kind piece of artwork that offers a unique perspective on Morrison’s thoughts and creativity as a young man. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.

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Grateful Dead Jerry Garcia Personal Check

Personal check, 6 x 2.75, filled out in another hand and signed by Garcia, “Jerry Garcia,” payable to Alan Trisk for $2000, April 30, 1982. The memo section notes: "Draw (Of Bonus & Beacon)." In fine condition, with expected bank stamps (not affecting the signature). Garcia, with John Kahn, had played at the Beacon Theatre in New York City, on April 21, 1982. An excessively rare item made even more desirable by its association with this concert venue. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.

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Michael Jackson Original signed felt tip sketch of Winnie the Pooh

Original signed felt tip sketch of Winnie the Pooh on an off-white 12 x 18 sheet, signed at the bottom by Jackson. In fine condition. Rolled. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.

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Paul McCartney and John Lennon Vintage Ballpoint Signatures

Vintage ballpoint signatures, “To Lynda love from John Lennon xxx,” and “Love to Lynda, Paul McCartney xxx,” on opposite sides of a 4.5 x 4 light green album page, with a small clipped photo of Lennon and McCartney affixed to each side. In very good condition, with skipping to portions of McCartney’s signature, resulting in part of the signature being fairly light, but still legible, and toning to both sides from adhesive under the photos, affecting just small portions of the signatures and sentiments. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.

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Stuart Sutcliffe Original unsigned ink sketches

Original unsigned ink sketches on an off-white 5.75 x 8 page from one of Sutcliffe’s art school sketchbooks. On one side he draws several ornately decorated geometric figures, slightly resembling chess pieces, with six lines of notes above the sketches, including “Electrik Jew,” “infirm the irremediable one,” and “biological wolf.” On the reverse, he writes 11 different notations, including, “examplifier—god of roc,” “pendulum—pentagon extenses,” and “discord for attension is an objective problem.” In fine condition, with some light ink transfer to one page from sketches on an adjacent page. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.

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The Bee Gees Signed Photo

Vintage ink signature, “Mickey Mantle,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

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Aaron Burr Bank Check April 8, 1788

Bank check, 6 x 3, filled out and signed by Burr, payable to himself “AB” for £7–10, April 8, 1788. A central vertical fold and an ink cancellation over first name of signature, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

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Neil Armstrong Signed Color 8 x 10 NASA Photo

Color 8 x 10 NASA photo of Armstrong in his white space suit, signed and inscribed in bold blue felt tip, “To Stan Novak, Best Wishes, Neil Armstrong.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.

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Grover Cleveland Executive Mansion card signed

Executive Mansion card signed in black ink, “Grover Cleveland.” In fine condition, with mild overall toning. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

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Nelson Mandela Signed Time Magazine June 14, 1993

Time magazine, dated June 14, 1993, featuring Mandela on the cover, signed on the front cover in black felt tip, “N. Mandela 31.10.93.” In fine condition, with some scattered light creases and handling wear. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

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Claus von Stauffenberg Signature with Inscription in German

German officer (1907–1944) who was one of the leading members of the failed plot to assassinate Adolf Hitler as part of Operation Valkyrie, which led to his execution by firing squad. Signature with inscription in German, signed “Sending Kisses and Hugs, Claus,” on the reverse of a 4 x 5.75 Cavalry School—Hanover postcard, postmarked May 14, 1936. Brief note written vertically along the left edge of a postcard, with a note and address in another hand. In fine condition, with a bit of trivial foxing. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

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Andre the Giant Scarce and highly desirable photo

Scarce and highly desirable glossy 8 x 10 photo of the immense wrestler lifting up four women, signed in blue ballpoint, “Andre the Giant.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

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Malcolm X Autograph manuscript

Unsigned autograph manuscript, one page, 8.5 x 11, no date. Malcolm X pens some thoughts on prison conversion. In full: “Members. Buy little on installment. Stay home. Are proud that their goods are ‘paid for.’ E[lijah Muhammad] welcomes reformed sinners into the fold, but selects them carefully. His three Temples in jails are all composed of men who were converted behind bars. ‘When they come out they are closely scrutinized by the Brethren, and convict backsliders get punishment from the Brethren that hurts them more than what they got in jail.’” In fine condition. Malcolm X himself converted while in prison, becoming a member of the Nation of Islam after correspondence with Elijah Muhammad and religious study—of his time in jail post-conversion, Malcom X once said, ‘I had never been so truly free in my life.’ Apparently his personal notes for an address to members of the Nation of Islam, this manuscript is fantastic in its associations with his own journey to the religion and his role as a charismatic leader of the movement. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

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Jimmie Foxx Boston Red Sox vintage ink signature

Baseball Hall of Famer (1907–1967) who became the second major league player to hit 500 career home runs after Babe Ruth. Vintage ink signature, “Jimmie Foxx,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. Beautifully double-suede-matted and framed with a photo of Foxx in uniform and a Red Sox patch to an overall size of 20 x 16. In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from James Spence. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

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Grover Cleveland Alexander Vintage Ballpoint Signature

Vintage ballpoint signature, “From Grover C. Alexander,” on an off-white 5.25 x 3 government postcard (postmarked 6/27/50). Suede-matted and framed with a small photo of Alexander, a biographical caption and a small tobacco card to an overall size of 16.5 x 16.25. In fine condition, with a bit of trivial soiling and remnants of an affixed clipped photo to top right. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

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