Greta Garbo Signed Bank Check

Uncommon bank check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out in another hand and signed by Garbo, “Greta Garbo,” payable to M. Knoedler Co. for $30,000, January 21, 1964. In fine condition, with expected cancellation holes and bank notations (one red mark affecting the end of her signature). Knoedler was one of America’s most famous art galleries, and Garbo was an avid collector. A very boldly signed check of the highest desirability. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

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Charles Dickens Bank Check

Bank check, 7.25 x 3, filled out and signed by Dickens, payable to House for £5.0.0, January 23, 1860. Several vertical folds, a few passing through signature, ink cancellations to body, and some scattered light toning, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

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Cy Young bold fountain pen signature

Gorgeous bold fountain pen signature, “Cy Young,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. Encapsulated in a plastic SGC authentication holder. In fine condition. An ideal autograph of baseball’s winningest pitcher of all time. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

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Franklin D. Roosevelt personally-owned Pipe

President Roosevelt’s personally-owned and -used smooth bowl meerschaum pipe with a .75″ diameter opening, measuring 4.5″ long, from his time at Harvard University. The pipe features a sterling silver mouthpiece collar and translucent brown plastic mouthpiece, which is loose. Pipe shows signs of use and includes a form-fitting case lined with plush green cloth. Pipe originates from the estate of Secret Service agent Charles W. Fredericks, by bequest of Eleanor Roosevelt. Fredericks served as FDR’s bodyguard from 1942 until the president’s death in 1945. A fascinating glimpse into the lifestyle of FDR—an inveterate smoker from his college years through to the end of his days. RR Auction COA.

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Apollo 9 Dave Scott’s flown scissors

Dave Scott’s flown scissors carried on board the Apollo 9 mission. Stainless steel surgical-type scissors, measure approximately 8″ long and were manufactured by Weck, with the part number “SDB42100059-202,” and serial number “S/N 1006,” printed near the hinge on one side, and "Weck U.S.A. Stainless," and "Wexteel" markings engraved on the handle. A small swatch of Velcro is affixed near the screw, and the scissors retain 12.5″ of their original braided lanyard. In fine condition, with good spring tension.

Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Dave Scott, which reads, in part: “I hereby certify that the Apollo 9 CMP surgical scissors included with this letter are from my personal collection and were flown aboard Apollo 9, March 3-13, 1969…During ingress into the CM [from an EVA space transfer from the LM], the CMP scissors were [the] only instrument (tool) available to cut any straps or connectors that might inhibit, preclude, or delay the ingress of either the CDR or LMP [each of whom had only 30 minutes of oxygen for survival during the transfer]…Fortunately, the scissors were not needed for these emergencies during any of the eight LM/CM Apollo missions—but the capability was successfully demonstrated during Apollo 9. Although they could have many other contingency uses during a flight, the key role of these scissors on Apollo missions was to open plastic spoon-bowl food pouches. During launch and EVAs, the scissors were stowed in a dedicated pocket strapped to the leg of the crew’s spacesuit. Each pair of scissors included a lanyard attached to the flap of the scissors pocket. The lanyard prevented the heavy scissors from being lost during EVAs and from becoming free-flying hazard in the spacecraft interior while being readily available…These scissors have been in my personal possession since the mission.” RR Auction COA.

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Color Classics production background from Little Dutch Mill

(Fleischer Studios, 1934) Original Color Classics production background from Little Dutch Mill featuring a meticulously hand-painted view overlooking a Dutch town from a clock tower. Accomplished in gouache on a 12 x 9.5 sheet of illustration board. In fine condition. This innovative ‘mechanical’ background was designed so that the hands of the clock and blades of the windmills are separate cutouts that could be rotated via hand-turned wheels on the reverse. Little Dutch Mill was just the second color cartoon that Fleischer ever produced. This piece has been selected for inclusion in The Dawn of Technicolor, to be published in 2015 by George Eastman House.

Bidding for the Animation Auction opens Aug 14, 2014 & ends Aug 21, 2014 

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Barack Obama Signed Official Rawlings Midwest League Baseball

Official Rawlings Midwest League baseball signed in black felt tip on the sweet spot. In fine condition, with PSA/DNA and JSA authentication labels affixed to ball. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA and a letter from James Spence. RR Auction COA.

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Beatles John Lennon and George Harrison 1974 travelogue

 

Unique travel diary kept by the young son of drummer Jim Keltner on Harrison's 1974 US tour, apparently done as a school project, 8 x 11, signed inside by many of the musicians, support staff, and visitors during the tour. The top of the first page is signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “To Eric—Thanks for coming on the tour, George Harrison,” and also signed by Harrison’s touring band members Billy Preston, Tom Scott, Jim Keltner, Willie Weeks, Andy Newmark, Emil Richards, Chuck Findley, Robben Ford, and Jim Horn, with most adding short inscriptions. Another page is signed by six others, including an excellent inscription and signature, “To Eric, with love from the invisible man, John Lennon.” A third page is signed and inscribed in blue felt tip, “To Eric, Ravi Shankar,” with members of Shankar’s band signing throughout the book, including: Katrick Kumar, L. Subramaniam, Viji [Shankar], Harihar Rao, Kumar Shankar, and Alla Rakha. The remaining pages consist of a well-done handwritten account of the tour by Keltner’s son Eric, with three ticket stubs affixed to the first page, and the introduction on the second page, in part: “We went on this tour because George Harrison wanted my dad to play in the band…So George said ‘Take your family with you!’ So we went.” The eight-year old then provides an almost daily summary of the events and cities they visited, adding in clipped newspaper articles, Canadian money, and postcards to enhance his entries. He notes that on December 13, “We were invited to the White House!…George Harrison, Billy Preston and Tom Scott ate lunch with Jack Ford. And then they talked to the President.” On the last show of the tour on December 20, he writes his most exciting entry: “I saw two old friends, John and Julian Lennon. Julian is my age and from England. We went to the last concerts. Everybody on the tour got up on the stage for the last song. And I played the tambourine. I thought the band did ‘Terrific.’” The boy’s teacher has made several comments on the reverse of one of the opening pages. A few loose pages, some red pencil corrections from the teacher, and some scattered toning to some of the pages, otherwise fine condition. The George Harrison–Ravi Shankar 1974 North American Tour was a 45-show concert tour of the United States and Canada during November and December. This adorable travel diary—which is impressively comprehensive and well-done, considering the writer’s age—is one of the most complete records of the tour that exists, and offers a unique behind-the-scenes perspective of life on the road. An exceptional, truly one-of-a-kind piece! Provenance: Christies, November 2013. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.

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Billie Holiday Signed Photo

Fantastic candid glossy 3.5 x 5 photo of a relaxed-looking Holiday leaning against a soft-top convertible, a cigarette in her right hand, signed and inscribed in purple fountain pen, “For Frances, Billie Holiday.” In fine condition, with a few scattered light creases and surface marks. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

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Deng Xiaoping Signed Photo

Immensely influential Chinese reformist leader (1904–1997) who was the architect behind the modernization of China’s economy by opening the country to global markets. Satin-finish 5.25 x 4.25 photo of a meeting of international dignitaries, boldly signed in the lower border in black felt tip by Deng Xiaoping. Matted with a larger photo of Deng Xiaoping to an overall size of 11.75 x 16.5. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.

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Bela Lugosi Signed Debonair Universal Dracula portrait

Distinguished pearl-finish 7 x 9.25 Universal Pictures full-length photo of Lugosi as Dracula, signed and inscribed in fountain pen to film critic Louise Mace, “Best wishes always to Louise Mace, Bela Lugosi.” In fine condition, with slightly trimmed edges and adhesive remnants on reverse. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

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Giacomo Puccini Signed Photo

Exquisite matte-finish 7.5 x 10.5 photo of Puccini with a cigarette dangling from his lips, signed and inscribed in black ink to soprano Rose Ader, “Alla carissima Signora Rose Ader, Alla piu delisiosa Mimi, Con grande amicizia, G. Puccini, Viareggio, Marzo 1922.” In fine condition, with uniformly trimmed edges, tiny surface chips near the top edge, and unobtrusive silvering to borders. Puccini grew close to Ader when she sang the role of Mimi in his opera La Boheme in 1921. RR Auction COA.

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Pink Floyd Signed Album Wish You Were Here

Wish You Were Here album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Roger Waters, David Gilmour, Nick Mason, and Rick Wright. In fine condition, with mild ‘ring of wear’ to cover, a bit of light soiling, and a few minor surface creases. The record is included. Albums signed by all four members are uncommon and quite desirable. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.

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