POP CULTURE Live Sale March 19, 2015 at 1:00 pm EST | Cambridge, Massachusetts
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Robert S. Eaton Sr. 1940–2001
contents 04 Houdini & Magicians 18 Ed Wood 31 Sci-Fi 33 Horror 37 Legends & Icons Signed Photographs 46 Actors & Actresses Signed Photographs 51 Contracts, Letters, & Signatures 55 Vintage Hollywood Posters 57 Frank Worth Photography 60 Shirley Temple Posters 69 Gone With the Wind 72 Awards & Personal Effects 78 Hollywood Costumes & Props 83 Pop Culture & Art 96 Contemporary Music 108 Terms & Conditions
James Collings
For James, it began with a coin. Numismatics dominated Collings’s teenage collecting years, but as the change piles broadened, so did his interests. In the 1950s he immersed himself in Chicago’s rich jazz and blues landscape. In doing so, he formed friendships with—and obtained autographs from—a variety of blues legends, including Muddy Waters and Howlin’ Wolf. These in-person encounters escalated Collings’s hobby into full-time work.
To fund his expanding collection in the 1960s, Collings taught Chicago’s underprivileged elementary students. At this time, James also opened his first collectible store, The Penny Pouch. Merging his curio and educational passions, James hit his professional stride. He was ready to expand. When he moved to Miami in the mid-1970s, James was still teaching and collecting everything that piqued his vast array of interests—from dolls and toy trains to nickelodeons and coin-operated jukeboxes. Ensconced in his new surroundings, Collings opened another collectibles store—The Biscayne Joke and Magic Shop—a business venture highlighted by drop-ins from the cast of Miami Vice and the great Muhammad Ali [pictured here with James]. Later, as a retired schoolteacher in Brevard, North Carolina, Collings met Merlyn, his future wife of 17 years; they connected at a local 12-step program and were married within the year. James’s organically obsessive personality strengthened his collecting endeavours and Merlyn seamlessly embraced her husband’s insatiable lifestyle. They were a team, steadily building the Collings collection in their spare time. James continued to educate by showing off their 34 collections—each impeccably displayed throughout Collings’s three-story Victorian. Although legally blind, James was considered an expert in many collecting genres, including: jukeboxes, scales, dolls, clocks, watches, and autographs. He and his wife, Merlyn, even authored a book, “Character and Novelty Clocks and Watches, Identifications and Values.” From James’s amazing magician showcase and Hollywood photographs, to his assemblage of scarce Shirley Temple posters and the world-class items found in the Ed Wood and Jimmie Rodgers wing, the range of the Collings ‘museum’ was a true testament to its late architect. James Collings was of a generation that curated their collections the old fashioned way—writing letters, making phone calls, taking road trips—methods that were as time-consuming as they were satisfying. A consummate completionist, Jimmy, who passed away on December 30, 2012 at the age of 77, saw things through to the end. And so, it is with great pride that RR Auction and his beloved wife, Merlyn, present the Collings collection: an achievement over 60 years in the making.
Collings Collection Highlights: PAGE 4
Extensive Magician Collection, featuring several spectacular Houdini pieces, including advertising art for 1922’s The Man From Beyond
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Incredible Ed Wood Collection, including: his personal trunks, briefcase, photos, notes, and signed material PAGE 37 Impeccable vintage Hollywood signed photograph collection, mainly obtained by notable collector Irwin Oster PAGE 60 Scarce collection of Shirley Temple posters, featured in a 1981 Life magazine, now offered publicly for the first time PAGE 96 Rare Jimmie Rodgers Collection, including: a signed photograph, three handwritten letters, and his bandana
Houdini & Magicians 3001 Harry Blackstone, Sr. Signed Photograph
3002 Harry Blackstone, Sr. Signed Photograph
Estimate $200 - 400
Estimate $200 - 400
Great vintage glossy 7.25 x 8.75 photo of Blackstone surrounded by seven of his lovely assistants, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To the Sea Bees, Bat 107, all good wishes, Harry Blackstone, 1943.” Published by Bloom photography of Chicago. Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 14.5 x 16.75. In fine condition, with some spots of discoloration to darker portions of the background. The James Collings Collection.
Vintage glossy 7.5 x 9.5 closeup image of the elder Blackstone magician by Bloom photography of Chicago, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Art Black, with a world of good wishes, Col. Harry Blackstone, 6–17–1952.” Matted and framed to an overall size of 12 x 15. In fine condition, with a small surface mark to the left edge. The James Collings Collection.
“Have a new illusion—3 pin up girls in a net” 3003 Harry Blackstone, Sr. Autograph Letter Signed Estimate $200 - 400 ALS signed “Harry B.,” one page, 8 x 10.5, Hotel Vancouver. B. C. letterhead, August 8, 1944. Letter to Tracy, in part: “Thanks a lot for the pictures. They are great. Tell Loring I couldn’t find the ‘pamphlet’ he was asking for. Sorry. Have a new illusion to worry the fans. 3 pin up girls in a net. That’s all today as we open Friday at the Riverside in Milwaukee.” Double-matted and framed with a photo of Blackstone and two others to an overall size of 21 x 17.75. In fine condition, with light intersecting folds, and three punch holes to left edge. The James Collings Collection.
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3004 Howard Thurston Signed Photograph Estimate $200 - 400 Stage magician from Ohio (1869–1936), whose enormous traveling magic show required eight train cars to transport his props across the country. Remarkable vintage matte-finish 7.5 x 9.5 head-and-shoulders portrait of a suited Thurston published by Ohio’s Baker Art Gallery, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “For one of the many ‘Johnny Jones,’ Cordially, Howard Thurston, April/30.” Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 13 x 15. In fine condition, with a bit of discoloration to the left background. The James Collings Collection.
3005 Howard Thurston Signed Photograph Estimate $200 - 400 Wonderful vintage pearl-finish 6.5 x 8.5 photo of Thurston published by New York’s Morrall photograpy, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Carl Miller, from his friend, Howard Thurston, June 8/24.” Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 14.75 x 16.75. In fine condition, with a few surface marks to the bottom right corner. The James Collings Collection.
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Complimenting Houdini, rare praise from a rival illusionist 3006 Howard Thurston Typed Letters Signed Estimate $200 - 400 A pair of TLSs signed “Howard Thurston,” both one page, 6.5 x 8.75, on personal letterhead, and addressed to Walter Phillipson. The first, signed in pencil, dated December 8, 1925, in part: “Thanks for your letter and for sending the Blackstone notices. Glad to know that Houdini is doing so well. Give my regards to Smith, and Houdini”; and the second, signed in ink, dated March 23, 1926, in part: “Thanks for the clippings from Chicago. Houdini is getting a wonderful lot of publicity.” Attractively matted and framed with a reproduction of a magic show advertisement featuring the ‘East Indian Rope-Trick’ to an overall size of 25.5 x 20.75. An exceptional letter set of Thurston praising the good fortune of his greatest rival. The James Collings Collection.
“We ought to be better toward one another in exchanging ideas for tricks” 3007 Howard Thurston Typed Letter Signed Estimate $200 - 400 TLS signed “Howard Thurston,” one page, 6.75 x 9, personal letterhead, January 13, 1927. Letter to Will Goldston, in part: “It seems that we ought to be better toward one another in a business way in exchanging ideas for tricks. So let us write oftener and keep one another posted. Thanks for your information about the Rope Trick. I am anxious to know if Selbit is connected with the experiment you are speaking of. He saw me working now, and the patent papers will soon be issued, and I intend to have it patented in England to prevent copying.” Matted and framed with a colorful reproduction promotional poster—featuring the rope trick—to an overall size of 22 x 17. In fine condition, with a pair of notations in another hand, and some pin holes to the upper left. Debuting as a magician at the age of sixteen, Will Goldston later became a merchandiser of magic tricks and the editor of Magician Annual and Magician Monthly, publications that did much in promoting American illusionists to the European populace. In part to Goldston’s good advice, Thurston quickly implemented the “Rope Trick”—which involves a length of cord eerily rising from a basket and the magician, or the magician’s assistant, climbing it until they’re out of view—into his legendary magic show. The James Collings Collection.
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Expressing relief to Houdini: “The report that you had broken your leg was not true” 3008 Harry Keller Autograph Letter Signed Estimate $400 - 600 Prominent magician (1849–1922) known for his spectacular stage illusions. Boldly penned ALS, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.75 x 7.75, personal letterhead, January 21, 1922. Letter to Harry Houdini, in part: “You can’t imagine what great pleasure I got from your letter of the 15 Inst. for it assured me that the report that you had broken your leg was not true. I am glad you met President Harding for he is one of the people and his exalted position has not & never will turn his head. Mrs. & Mr. Shirk called last night & we had a delightful visit. Of course we spoke of you & Bessie & Mr. Shirk was very much pleased when I showed him your letter & assured him that the report of your accident was not true. I am glad your little pal is with you to see that your show goes all O.K. & that she will be with you to comfort you when your strenuous work is done.” Matted and framed to an overall size of 18 x 14.25. In fine condition. Despite having snapped a purported untold number of bones as an escape artist, some of Houdini’s most injurious moments occurred while filming stunts during his short-lived acting career. The false report mentioned by Kellar—who died less than two months after this letter was written—may refer to a particularly intense feat in the 1922 film The Man from Beyond, in which Houdini famously saves the film’s heroine from being swept over Niagara Falls. A bittersweet and desirable correspondence between Houdini and a man many deem his professional fatherfigure. The James Collings Collection.
3009 Alexander and Adelaide Herrmann Signatures Estimate $200 - 400 Alexander Herrmann (1844–1896), better known as Hermann the Great, was a French magician widely considered the world’s greatest. The wife and former assistant of Hermann the Great, Adelaide Herrmann (1853-1932), became a major star in her own right when, following her husband’s death, she opted to continue the show, routinely performing the duo’s staple trick, the bullet catch. Wonderful pair of fountain pen signatures from the French husband-and-wife magicians, including: Alexander Herrmann, “Herrmann,” on an off-white slip; and “Adelaide Herrmann,” on an off-white 4 x 3.75 Christmas greeting card. Both signatures are matted and framed to overall sizes of 10.75 x 21 and 16.25 x 25. In overall fine condition, with minimal soiling to the Alexander. The James Collings Collection.
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3010 Magicians Signatures: Heller, Laurant, and Le Roy Estimate $200 - 400 Three vintage signatures on individual off-white slips of George Washington Heller, Eugene Laurant, and Servais Le Roy, all approximately 3.25 x 1.5. Matted with reproduced images of advertisements for each magician and framed to an overall size of 26 x 15. The Heller advertisement actually belongs to that of George Waldo Heller, an illusionist who toured throughout Australia in the late 1800s. In overall fine condition, with two slight vertical creases to the Le Roy. A truly exceptional trio of influential magicians—Heller is most prominently known as being the first vice president of the Society of American Magicians, who often filled in as president during Houdini’s prolonged tours; Laurant was an American magician and vice president to the Society of American Magicians and the International Brotherhood of Magicians; and Servais Le Roy was a Belgian magician, famously noted as the inventor of the classic levitation illusion, Asrah the Floating Princess. The James Collings Collection.
3012 Frederick Eugene Powell Signed Program Estimate $200 - 400 Dean of the Society of American Magicians (1856–1938) who, along with Imro Fox and Servais LeRoy, was part of the famed billing ‘Triple Alliance.’ Program for a testimonial presentation to Frederick Eugene Powell, held on February 28, 1929, at the Heckscher Theatre, signed on the ceremony title page in fountain pen, “Sincerely Yours, Frederick Eugene Powell.” In fine condition, with light wear to bottom edge of front cover. The James Collings Collection.
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3013 T. Nelson Downs Magician Membership Card and Letters Display Estimate $200 - 400 American manipulative magician (1867–1938) known worldwide as ‘The King of Koins.’ Impressive display of items belonging to renowned magician Thomas Nelson Downs, including: a reproduced image of Downs; an International Brotherhood of Magicians membership card, numbered “693,” and dated “September, 1937”; and a pair of letters, signed “Tos. Nelson Downs.” The first is one page, both sides, written on a program titled “An Evening in Wonderland with the Mystic Wonder, T. Nelson Downs, King of Koins,” 8.25 x 10.5, dated February 15, 1910, and concerns his ardent views on the political landscape, in part: “’Peace’ Conference, ‘Some Joke.’ ‘Peace.’ They want war. R–A–W–(War bakwds).” The second is one page, 8.25 x 10.75, Tallcorn Gas Generator Company letterhead, February 25, 1931; letter to Mr. Tracy, in part: “Sure I’d be interested in securing a copy of—autograft [sic]—of Goldston’s new book & no doubt we can make a trade entirely satisfactory to us both.” Matted and framed to an overall size of 24 x 20.75, with a window on the reverse for viewing the back of the program. This extremely uncommon array offers a unique glimpse into the ideology of one of the world’s foremost manipulative magicians. The James Collings Collection.
3014 Theo Hardeen Signed Photograph Estimate $200 - 400 Stage name of the magician born as Ferencz Dezso Weisz (1876–1945), brother of Harry Houdini. Vintage glossy 7 x 9 head-and-shoulders photo of Hardeen signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Paul Harter, Every good wish, Truly yours, Theo. Hardeen, Bro. of Houdini.” Also signed in white ink by the photographer, Herbert Mitchell. Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 13 x 15. In fine condition, with mild scattered surface creasing. The James Collings Collection.
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“And so this is the Houdini who struggled so hard in Chicago” 3015 Harry Houdini Signed Photograph Estimate $2,000 - 3,000 Incredible glossy 6.75 x 8.25 profile photo of Houdini, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Mae Tiner, Best wishes and regards, Houdini, Oct 25—1919” and “’and—so this is the Houdini who struggled so hard in Chicago,’ Yes, he starned [sic]— and starred there. HH.” Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 12.75 x 15.75. In very good condition, with scattered creasing (resulting in many cracks to the surface), several edge tears (one approaching signature), and a small hole to the left of his forehead (none of which are affecting the extremely bold inscription and signature). Leaving behind his Manhattan home and his first steady job at a necktie factory, a teenage Eric Weiss, along with younger brother Theodore, took his magic show on tour in the late 1800s to perform in dime museums and on platforms alongside snake charmers, fire eaters, and other human oddities. In 1893 the ‘Brothers Houdini’ would head as far as west as Chicago, earning promising reviews for their performances at the World’s Fair: Columbian Exposition. This unique example—bearing the magician’s signature, initials, and a third-person reference—recalls an immensely formative period of Houdini’s life, and is made all the more desirable by its bold signature, historical content, and modest voice. The James Collings Collection.
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Forwarding original photographs of himself with SAM members 3016 Harry Houdini Typed Letter Signed Estimate $800 - 1,200 TLS signed “Harry Houdini,” one page, 8 x 10.5, June 18, 1917. Letter to Edwin Fay Rice, in part: “The enclosed may i[n]terest you. There you are with Kit Clarke, Houdini and yourself. I won that case against those imitators, they have been stopped doing the trick.” Houdini adds a postscript in his own hand, in full: “I saw Harry Kellar in the hospital. He has an infected hand. He is in Post Graduate Hospital 20 St & 2nd Ave, N. Y. City. The S. A. M. Bot $1000. Liberty Bond!!!” Attractively matted with the original mailing envelope and the two original photographs Houdini had noted in the letter and framed to an overall size of 18.75 x 15.25. In fine condition, with intersecting folds (passing through portions of the signature, but in no way affecting the bold writing), a couple of small spots of toning. A journalist for the Boston Daily Times, Rice had an impactful career in the world of magic, and was a key figure in helping found the Mystics Circle of Boston as a member of SAM. A few months after this letter, Kellar was coaxed out of retirement by Houdini for a final show in 1917 at NY’s Hippodrome. A remarkable, boldly signed letter, further enhanced by the retainment of the original photographs of Houdini, Rice, and Clarke. The James Collings Collection.
“I vanish 12 elephants per week” 3017 Harry Houdini Typed Letter Signed Estimate $800 - 1,200 TLS, one page, 8.25 x 10.5, February 27, 1918. Letter to Edwin Fay Rice, in part: “Kit Clarke was in to see the show tiday [sic] at the Hippodrome, and saw the Elephant disappear. They come high but must have them. I vanish 12 elephants per week, and twill be hard to continue, as they may get scarce. Hoover may even be after me, for you k[n]ow 12 elephants amounts to a lot of meat. Don’t forget to go [o]ver Kit Clark’s Gift show article.” Nicely matted and framed with a portrait of the illusionist to an overall size of 18.75 x 15.25. In fine condition, with slightly pronounced central vertical fold. A journalist for the Boston Daily Times, Rice was instrumental in founding the Mystics Circle of Boston as a member of SAM. Houdini’s famous vanishing elephant trick involved a five-ton, eight-foot tall elephant and an even larger cabinet from which the pachyderm ‘disappeared.’ Due to the Hippodrome’s magnitude, some precise angling, and one huge cabinet, Houdini’s elephant not only never vanished, it never even left the cabinet. The James Collings Collection.
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Ten original glass negatives of Houdini’s exploits
Images shown are from original glass negatives. Images of negatives available online at www.RRAuction.com 3018 Harry Houdini Original Glass Negatives Estimate $1,000 - 2,000
Collection of ten original glass negatives, measuring 3 x 4.5 to 7 x 5, with more than half showing scenes of Houdini with friends or family. Some of the images in which Houdini is clearly visible are as follows: Houdini seated and holding a dog in his lap; Houdini holding a baby; Houdini standing in a garden with another gentleman; Houdini standing in front of a rock wall; and Houdini peeking out from a doorway in a large group shot. Additional images include: a white dog on a chair; a street scene; and a gentleman sitting in a garden. In overall fine condition. Accompanied by modern prints from eight of the negatives; three modern images of Houdini in shackles or stocks are also present, though associated negatives are not. A scarce collection of desirable, seldom-seen images from the famed magician. The James Collings Collection.
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Enormous, hand-painted 1922 movie art for The Man from Beyond
3019 Harry Houdini Movie Advertising Artwork Estimate $3,000 - 5,000
Amazing hand-embellished advertising art for Harry Houdini’s 1922 film The Man from Beyond, 39 x 29, showing the discovery of Houdini, who has been frozen in the Arctic ice for 100 years. An actual photograph beneath, Apeda Studio elaborated upon the image with original paint to artistically emphasize details of the ice and other areas, with the addition of hand-painted red-andyellow lettering at the bottom, reading: “Houdini in The Man From Beyond.” The art is presented in what seems to be the original easel display, measuring 45˝ tall, labeled on the backing of the poster in blue pencil: “Return To: Houdini PC, 220 West 42 St, New York.” In very good condition, with noticeable chips and paper loss to the top edge, and general scattered chips and dings to the surface. Accompanied by a letter from a previous owner, noting that this poster was acquired from the cache of Houdini’s personal items discovered and sold in Allendale, New Jersey, in 1980; also accompanied by a pressbook for the film. Also includes a massive wooden case. This advertising artwork would have been displayed on stage with Houdini, or in theater lobbies to promote The Man from Beyond. In 1921, Houdini formed the Houdini Picture Corporation (the “Houdini PC” noted on the reverse of this display), which only produced two films—The Man From Beyond and Haldane of the Secret Service. These original pieces of Houdini advertising art—which were props belonging to the magician himself—are quite scarce and rarely offered publicly; the impressive size and unique hand-painted aspect of this example makes it extraordinarily desirable. The James Collings Collection.
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Houdini’s signature on page 84
Houdini revises: “I have spent a great many years in the study of Spiritualism, though not as much time as I did in the research of magic and magicians.” Houdini adds: “so says our friend Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.”
Houdini adds: “also, the spirits had said the remains had been buried ten feet deep below the surface of the ground.”
Houdini’s 1923 revision of A Magician Among the Spirits 3020 Harry Houdini Original Hand-corrected Manuscript Estimate $35,000 - 40,000
Original hand-corrected typed manuscript for a revised edition of A Magician Among the Spirits, 409 pages in a period 10.25 x 11.5 binder, extensively hand-corrected in ink and pencil throughout by Houdini and his assistant Oscar Teale, and signed at the top of page 84 in ink, “Harry Houdini.” Houdini also writes and initials a note in pencil at the top of page 133, “Carbon copy of this mailed. H. H. Jany 13th 1923.” The notations throughout range from simple spelling and grammar corrections to near-paragraphs of text. Affixed inside the front cover is a haunting original glossy 6.5 x 8.5 composite photo of Houdini surrounded by ghostly spirit figures. In fine condition, with expected edge chipping and toning to pages. Originates from the estate of magician Milbourne Christopher, whose bookplate is affixed inside the back cover. Provenance: Collection of Milbourne Christopher, Swann Galleries, October 30, 1997. Beginning in the 1920s, Houdini set about debunking spiritualists, psychics, and mediums by exposing their methods—he was even known to attend seances in disguise to observe supposed clairvoyants. He chronicled these exploits in A Magician Among the Spirits, first published by Harper & Brothers in 1924. Houdini was unhappy with the result—they had edited down his nearly 175,000 words
to a mere 75,000—and almost immediately began working on this revised edition, a project left unfinished and unpublished at the time of his death in 1926. Near the beginning, Houdini corrects a sentence while explaining his credentials as a truth-seeker in this realm, crossing out one entire sentence and a few individual words, adding “I,” “in the,” “of,” and “I did,” in his own hand: “I have spent a great many years in the study of Spiritualism, though not as much time as I did in the research of magic and magicians.” These activities cost Houdini his friendship with writer Arthur Conan Doyle, one of the most prominent spiritualists of the day—a public feud developed between the two, and Houdini did not spare Doyle from harsh criticism in the book. Among Houdini’s own handwritten notations in this manuscript are: “Would Shirlock [sic] Holmes have proceeded that way?” and, “So says our friend Sir Arthur Conan Doyle,” which he adds to paragraphs questioning the logic of those who believe in the paranormal. The impressively thick manuscript is breathtaking to behold, and the copious notations are revealing of the great magician’s creative process. An extraordinary, museum-quality piece, this manuscript represents Houdini’s last major literary effort of his lifetime.
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Bold inscription to ‘The Man with 300,000 Facts in His Head’ 3021 Harry Houdini Signed Book Estimate $1,000 - 1,500 Signed book: The Unmasking of Robert–Houdin. NY: The Publishers Printing Company, 1908. Hardcover, 5.75 x 8.25, 333 pages. Signed and inscribed on the first free end page in fountain pen, “To my old friend William Berol, Best wishes from the author, Harry Houdini, June 12—1916.” Autographic condition: fine, with an address stamp to lower left corner of signed page. Book condition: G+/None. Known as ‘The Man with 300,000 Facts in His Head,’ William Berol was a mentalist and the co-author of the 1916 book The Berol System of Memory Training. Devised by Berol and Houdini, a private telegraphic code for signaling messages came into profound play at the scene of Berol’s deathbed. Having made a pact that whomever should perish first would use the code to communicate with the other, Houdini held the palm of his dying friend and noted that ‘just as he passed away I could feel his hand making a faint pressure on mine. That was repeated at intervals and I could recognize that the man who seemed unconscious and at death’s door was talking to me in code.’ This moment proved integral in Houdini’s consideration of the supernatural, a topic he actively sought to discover and debunk. The James Collings Collection.
“I am so glad you enjoyed the Houdini book” 3023 Mrs. Harry Houdini Autograph Letter Signed Estimate $200 - 400 Wonderful ALS signed “Beatrice Houdini,” one page, 5.25 x 8.5, personal letterhead, December 3, [190]1. Letter to Mr. Funke, in part: “I have retired to my little place in Rye, New York—although I still keep my New York house open. I am so glad you enjoyed the Houdini book—my lawyer is writing one on Houdini’s tricks. I will see that you will receive a copy soon as published.” Double-matted with a thank you card, a sheet featuring head-and-shoulder images of Houdini and Beatrice, and a handsome pearlfinish photo of Houdini adjacent to the letter and framed to an overall size of 19.75 x 21.25; a window on the reverse allows for viewing the back of the Houdini photo, with a note in another hand reading, “Last photo Houdini posed for, taken 1926.” In fine condition. Succumbing to peritonitis and a ruptured appendix, Houdini tragically died on Halloween in 1926; the result of having been surprised by a flurry of punches to the abdomen by an overzealous college student who wished to test Houdini’s declaration that he could absorb numerous blows to the stomach. This is certainly one of his last studio portraits—if not his very last—printed during the era, enhancing an already excellent letter from the wife of the world’s most famous magician. The James Collings Collection.
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3024 Russ Walsh Signed Photograph Estimate $200 - 400 William Russell Walsh (1894–1971) was an amateur magician who served as president of the Society of American Magicians and the International Brotherhood of Magicians. Uncommon vintage glossy 7 x 9 image of Walsh performing a shadow trick near some golf props, boldly signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To my long time and loyal friend Johnny Jones, Russ. Walsh. 8/8/46.” Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 13.5 x 15.5. In fine condition. The James Collings Collection.
3025 David Tobias ‘Fu Manchu’ Bamberg Poster Estimate $200 - 400 Spanish poster for the magician David Bamberg, known as ‘Fu Manchu,’ 18.5 x 26.5, headed, “Hechizos de Fu-Manchu. El Espectaculo Mas Fantastico del Mundo!” The colorful poster features a lithographed design by Farinas depicting the conjurer, his female assistant, skeletons, and a row of chorus girls. Framed to an overall size of 21 x 28.5. In fine condition, with a few creases. Bamberg was an itinerant magician who performed throughout North and South America, and his show was known for comedy, drama, and a plethora of color. The James Collings Collection.
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Wood’s large trunk, 27.5 x 15.5 x 10, full of his personal treasures
Wood’s leather briefcase, 15.5 x 12.25 x 5 monogrammed “EDW”
Wood’s smaller Travelgard trunk, 18 x 12.5 x 6.5
Ed Wood
Enormous personal archive of the famed B-movie director 3026 Ed Wood’s Personal Collection Estimate $20,000 - 30,000
Extensive archive of material owned by and related to Hollywood B-movie cult figure Ed Wood, including his personally-owned and -used briefcase (Rexbill split cowhide leather, 15.5 x 12.25 x 5) and two trunks (larger measures 27.5 x 15.5 x 10; smaller Travelgard trunk measures 18 x 12.5 x 6.5); four of his leatherbound notebooks containing original candids, Plan 9 material with Wood’s notations, and news clippings; two binders of photos including original candids, on-set photos, and movie stills; some scarce signed photos; a few items signed by Wood; his set of Jail Bait lobby cards; and various other items. A selection of highlights: Vintage glossy 7 x 9 photo of Wood on a film set with his camera in the background and a script in his lap, signed and inscribed in black ballpoint, “To Steve, My friend a thousand times over—your Buddie always, Edw. D. Wood Jr., 1965.” Handsomely double-matted and framed to an overall size of 13.5 x 15. Material for Plan 9 from Outer Space, including: an intriguing 9.5 x 7.5 photo of Wood and the cast of Plan 9 with several areas of it clipped out, placed against a sheet with Wood’s
handwritten notes for what he wanted added to produce a composite image. On left side, he writes: “Edward D. Wood Jr. kneeling: with his ghoul friends from the film ‘Grave Robbers from Outer Space’ and William C. Thompson— the cameraman who made it all possible!!!” In the clipped area, Wood adds his ideas for a “Lugosi Picture,” “Smoke,” and “Props.” Also includes a pressbook for Plan 9 from Outer Space with “Property of Edw. D. Wood, Jr.,” typed in the margin, featuring several new design elements clipped and affixed to the cover, among them an image of Bela Lugosi added in the upper right and several changes to the fonts used for the cast listing; also includes two unaltered versions of the pressbook, which was ultimately produced without Wood’s changes. Several Plan 9 stills are also present, one of them filming a scene on their crudely assembled set, notated on the reverse by Wood, “Tor Johnson. Vampira. ‘Grave Robbers From Outer Space.’” A program for Wood’s extremely early play Casual Company, two pages both sides, 8 x 10, signed and inscribed on the cast listing
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Writing Credits
Casual Company
page in fountain pen by Wood, “Dear Mom & Dad; ‘Another great success for me,’ Jr., October 25, 1945.” The cover of the program was signed by many members of the cast, a troupe dubbed ‘The Sad Sacks.’ Nicely matted and framed to an overall size of 22 x 16, with a glass backing for viewing of the reverse. One of those listed as an actor in the play, J. C. Foxworthy, was later credited as an executive producer of Wood’s 1959 film Night of the Ghouls. Wood had enlisted in the US Marine Corps in 1942 after the attack on Pearl Harbor and saw action in Japan, basing this play on his experiences in the military.
Sexual Terminology
A few personal items notated by Wood, including: a glossy 2.75 x 3.75 candid of him and his crew, notated on the reverse in pencil: “’Final Curtain,’ Prod. #1003, Aug-25, 1957. WriterProducer-Director Edward D. Wood Jr., Cameraman—William C. Thompson, Asst. Camera—Glenn Smith, Lights—Louis Kreiger”; an off-white slip with Wood’s notes on a car: “Ford 64, Willed to Edward Wood, 1627 Strohm Ave, No. Hollywood, Phone 985-2837. Standing in his garage”; and a manilla folder with an affixed label at the top, “Sin Fernando Valley.” Five of Wood’s 14 x 11 lobby cards for Jail Bait (1954), a crime film starring Lyle Talbot, Dolores Fuller, Clancy Malone, and Steve Reeves in his first screen appearance.
Wood’s personal copy of his writing credits from the early 1970s, labeled on the cover in Wood’s Personal Notebooks his own hand, “Writing Three Tor Johnson Credits, Edw. D. Wood signed and inscribed photos, including: a glossy 9.25 x Jr., 1971–1972–1973,” 32 pages, 9 x 11.25, listing his prolific 7.5 photo of Johnson with his monstrous makeup surrounded work on motion pictures, television, stage, novels, short stories, by reporters, signed and inscribed, “Best Wishes To The ‘Cid,’ picture stories, and articles from the period. from Tor Johnson”; a glossy 7.5 x 9.5 photo of Johnson with Wood and other writers, signed and inscribed, “To my favorite One lined notebook page of Wood’s typed and handwritten producer Eddie, From Tor Johnson, 1961”; and a scary glossy notes on sexual terminology, 8.5 x 11, with typed dictionary 8 x 10 close-up headshot photo of Johnson, signed and indefinitions of the words “Aphrodisiac,” “Testosterone,” and scribed in blue ballpoint, “Best Wishes and Luck To My Good “Philter or Philthe.” At the top of the page Wood has penned Pal and Manager Louis De Tinis, Jan. 26, 1959, From Tor two brief definitions: “Anaphrodisia: absence of sexual desire” Johnson.” All signatures are extremely faded with poor contrast, and “Anaphrodisiac: asexual, cold, frigidity.” He added a list of essentially visible only as the pen impressions; despite these terms at the bottom in black ink: “Cleopatra ointment, Gonadol, flaws, Johnson played iconic roles in Wood’s most notorious Allurex, Aphrodex, Make Hard, Oysterex.” films and represents an exceedingly rare horror autograph.
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Ed Wood’s personal Plan 9 cast photo with his unique notations, including leaving a spot for his friend Bela Lugosi, and writing: “Edward D. Wood Jr. kneeling: with his ghoul friends from the film ‘Grave Robbers from Outer Space.”
Binders containing about 60 stills from Wood’s films, a few with his notations on the reverse, and ten small candids. Several photos are signed by various actors and actresses, some inscribed to Wood. Various publicity-related ephemera such as pressbooks and flyers for films such as Jail Bait, The Sinister Urge, The Bride and the Beast, Fugitive Girls, and Bride of the Monster. Clippings of Wood’s articles published in magazines, dozens of news clippings with reviews, ads, and movie theater show times. Design material including preliminary mock-up designs of lobby cards for Jail Bait and The Lawless Rider; and a magazine layout for Wood’s short story ‘Howl of the Werewolf,’ framed to an overall size of 22 x 28.
In overall very good to fine condition. Accompanied by several letters of provenance from notable figures, including Maila Nurmi (Vampira), Wood’s biographer Rudolph Grey, David Ward, and Dennis Phelps. Also includes a large group of material from the estate of Wood’s friend, Western actor Kenne Duncan, including scrapbooks, photos, and promo material and an original The Ghoul Goes West script from Bob Steele’s estate. An additional collection of modern Ed Wood items is included, with contents including signed photos of actors and actresses who frequently worked with Wood, magazines, VHS tapes, and various other items. With excellent provenance from classic horror actress Vampira—who made an appearance in Wood’s infamous Plan 9 from Outer Space—and well-respected horror experts, this is a truly remarkable assemblage of rare and one-of-a-kind personal material from a sci-fi/horror icon. The James Collings Collection.
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Signed by Ed Wood
Rare 1949 Blackguard Returns signed program
3027 Ed Wood Signed Program and Script Estimate $4,000 - 6,000 Desirable and uncommon pairing of Ed Wood items, including: a program for the 1949 play The Blackguard Returns, opened to an approximate size of 18 x 11.75, signed and inscribed in fountain pen by seven actors on two cast member photo pages, including Wood, “To ‘Don’ (Movie Man) Nagle, good luck always—may we be friends always, Edward D. Wood, Jr.”; and a working script for the 1959 film Night of the Ghouls by Edward D. Wood, Jr., 81 pages, 8.5 x 11, property of Atomic Productions, Inc., no date (title page bears pen notations dating to November and December, 1958). Script features several notations in an unknown hand, including strike-throughs and emendations; and a rough scene outline for an unfinished project titled ‘The Gun’ is penned on the reverse of page 81. Accompanied by a four-page scrapbook belonging to actor
Don Nagle, which includes newspaper clippings (two negative reviews for Wood productions), and a playbill for a showing of the four-act play The Blackguard Returns, held at the Gateway Theatre in Los Angeles. The Blackguard Returns program is expertly framed and matted to an overall size of 23.75 x 17.5, with a nameplate on the front and a window on the reverse for viewing the front and back covers of the program. In overall fine condition. Actor Don Nagle appeared in several Wood productions, including boot commercials, campy theatre productions, and five feature films such as Jail Bait, Crossroads of Laredo, Crossroad Avenger: The Adventures of the Tucson Kid, Bride of the Monster and, its quasi-sequel, the aforementioned Night of the Ghouls. Wood completed the principal photography and rough cut of Night of the Ghouls by late 1958, but because he was unable to afford the postproduction work, the film was shelved for decades and only finally released on home video in 1984 when film archivist Wade Williams located the negative and paid its long overdue bills. The James Collings Collection.
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3028 Glen or Glenda (I Led 2 Lives) One Sheet Estimate $200 - 400 Glen or Glenda (I Led 2 Lives) (Screen Classics Inc., 1953). One sheet movie poster (28 x 41). Exploitation film written, directed by, and starring Ed Wood, featuring Bela Lugosi and Wood’s then-girlfriend Dolores Fuller. In fine condition, with light scattered creases and soiling. The James Collings Collection.
3029 The Unearthly One Sheet Estimate $200 - 400 The Unearthly (ABPT Pictures, 1957). One sheet movie poster (27 x 41). Science-fiction/horror film of the ‘mad scientist’ genre starring John Carradine, Allison Hayes, Myron Healey, Sally Todd, Marilyn Buferd, and Tor Johnson. Scattered creases, small areas of surface loss to borders, and a few repaired edge tears, otherwise fine condition. The James Collings Collection.
The sci-fi cult classic 3030 Plan 9 From Outer Space One Sheet Estimate $4,000 - 6,000 Plan 9 from Outer Space (DCA, 1958). One sheet movie poster (27 x 41). Classic science-fiction thriller starring Gregory Walcott, Mona McKinnon, Tor Johnson, Vampira, and Bela Lugosi in what has been famously called the ‘worst movie ever made,’ telling the story of extraterrestrial beings who are seeking to stop humanity from creating a doomsday weapon that would destroy the universe. Matted and framed to an overall size of 28.5 x 43.5. Professionally restored to fine condition. Written, produced, directed, and edited by Ed Wood, the enduring classic posthumously features Bela Lugosi, using footage he had shot for a different film prior to Lugosi’s death in 1956. Dramatically designed and eminently displayable, this is an exceptionally desirable science-fiction piece. The James Collings Collection.
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3032 The Bride and the Beast One Sheet Estimate $400 - 600 The Bride and the Beast (Allied Artists Pictures, 1958). One sheet movie poster (27 x 41). Wood’s horror film starring Charlotte Austin, Lance Fuller, and Johnny Roth that tells the story of a woman who becomes attracted to a great ape kept in her husband’s cellar. In very good condition, with small separations at fold intersections, scattered creases, several tack holes to all corners, trivial surface loss to upper border, and corners mounted to a larger board. The James Collings Collection.
3033 The Sinister Urge One Sheet
3034 The Beast of Yucca Flats One Sheet
Estimate $200 - 400
Estimate $200 - 400
The Sinister Urge (Headliner Productions, 1960). One sheet movie poster (27 x 41). Crime-drama starring Kenne Duncan, Duke Moore, and Jean Fontaine telling the story of a serial killer who murders the lead actresses of adult films. In fine condition. The James Collings Collection.
The Beast of Yucca Flats (Cinema Associates, 1962). One sheet movie poster (27 x 41). Horror film starring Tor Johnson, Douglas Mellor, Barbara Francis, and Bing Stafford in which a defecting Soviet scientist is hit by a nuclear explosion near Yucca Flats and roams around as a beast. In fine condition, with scattered creases. The James Collings Collection.
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3035 Collection of Eleven Sexploitation One Sheets Estimate $200 - 400 Eleven one sheet movie posters (27 x 41), for ‘sexploitation’ films, including: Sex Kittens Go to College (1960), Married Too Young (1963), Lady Godiva Rides (1969), two for Love Feast (1969), Drop Out Wife (1972), The Snow Bunnies (1972), The Class Reunion (1972), The Cocktail Hostesses (1973), Teen-Age Jail Bait (1973), and The Beach Bunnies (1976). In overall very good to fine condition. Accompanied by three VHSs (Married too Young, Snow Bunnies, Love Feast) and one DVD (Lady Godiva). The James Collings Collection.
3036 On the Mesa of Lost Women Insert
3037 Jail Bait Insert
Estimate $200 - 400
Jail Bait (Howco, 1954). Insert movie poster (14 x 36). Crime film starring Lyle Talbot, Dolores Fuller, Clancy Malone, and Steve Reeves in his first screen appearance. Framed to a slightly larger overall size. A few horizontal creases, dings and small tears to edges, and a repaired complete tear to the upper right corner, otherwise fine condition. The James Collings Collection.
On the Mesa of Lost Wo m e n ( H o w c o , 1952). Insert movie poster (14 x 36). Science-fiction film starring Ed Wood’s girlfriend, Dolores Fuller, along with Jackie Coogan, Allan Nixon, and Richard Travis in the tale of a mad scientist who hopes to create a master race of superwomen by injecting his female subjects with spider venom. Framed to a slightly larger overall size. In fine condition, with a horizontal crease to the center. The James Collings Collection.
Estimate $200 - 400
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3038 The Unearthly Insert Estimate $200 - 400 The Unearthly (AB-PT Pictures, 1957). Insert movie poster (14 x 36). Science-fiction/horror film of the ‘mad scientist’ genre starring John Carradine, Allison Hayes, Myron Healey, Sally Todd, Marilyn Buferd, and Tor Johnson. Framed to a slightly larger overall size. A small tape repair to the lower right corner and tack holes to corners, otherwise fine condition. The James Collings Collection.
3040 Bride of The Monster Lobby Card Set Estimate $500 - 700
3039 The Bride and the Beast Insert Estimate $200 - 400 The Bride and the Beast (Allied Artists Pictures, 1958). Insert movie poster (14 x 36). Wood’s horror film starring Charlotte Austin, Lance Fuller, and Johnny Roth that tells the story of a woman who becomes attracted to a great ape kept in her husband’s cellar. Framed to a slightly larger overall size. In fine condition, with a few horizontal creases. The James Collings Collection.
Bride of the Monster (Filmmakers Releasing, 1956). Complete set of eight lobby cards (14 x 11). Sci-fi horror film starring Bela Lugosi, Tor Johnson, Tony McCoy, and Loretta King in the story of a mad scientist who attempts to create atomic supermen. All are stamped in the upper border with the Spanish title of the film, “La Novia del Monstruo.” Each is framed to an overall size of 14.25 x 11.25. In overall fine condition, with some light surface marks to card number four. Professionally framed for an attractive display.
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Scarce full set of Plan 9 lobby cards
3042 Plan 9 From Outer Space Lobby Card Set Estimate $3,000 - 5,000 Plan 9 from Outer Space (DCA, 1958). Complete set of eight lobby cards (14 x 11). Classic science-fiction thriller starring Gregory Walcott, Mona McKinnon, Tor Johnson, Vampira, and Bela Lugosi in what has been famously called the ‘worst movie ever made.’ Each is framed to an overall size of 14.25 x 11.25. In overall fine condition, with light scattered creases and soiling. Seldom offered as a full set, this is a spectacular assemblage of lobby cards from the iconic sci-fi cult classic. Each is professionally framed for an attractive display.
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3043 Plan 9 From Outer Space Mexican Lobby Card Set Estimate $400 - 600
Plan 9 from Outer Space/Espectros del Espacio (Peliculas Coloso, Mexico). Set of eight lobby cards (16.25 x 12.5). Classic science-fiction thriller starring Gregory Walcott, Mona McKinnon, Tor Johnson, Vampira, and Bela Lugosi in what has been famously called the ‘worst movie ever made.’ The eight lobby cards feature the same main color image and have different scenes from the film in the upper right. Light scattered creases, various small tack and staple holes, and ballpoint and pencil notations to two cards, otherwise overall fine condition. The James Collings Collection.
3044 Collection of Three Plan 9 From Outer Space Lobby Cards Estimate $600 - 800 Plan 9 from Outer Space (DCA, 1958). Three lobby cards (14 x 11). Classic science-fiction thriller starring Gregory Walcott, Mona McKinnon, Tor Johnson, Vampira, and Bela Lugosi in what has been famously called the ‘worst movie ever made.’ In overall fine condition, with a few light creases, and card number eight affixed to a thin sheet of cardboard. The James Collings Collection.
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3045 Pair of Plan 9 From Outer Space Lobby Cards Estimate $400 - 600 Plan 9 from Outer Space (DCA, 1958). Two lobby cards (14 x 11). Classic science-fiction thriller starring Gregory Walcott, Mona McKinnon, Tor Johnson, Vampira, and Bela Lugosi in what has been famously called the ‘worst movie ever made.’ The first card is nicely restored to fine condition and backed by thin cardboard; the second is in very good condition, with creases to the lower left, a small edge tear, and light rippling. The James Collings Collection.
3046 Collection of Three Plan 9 From Outer Space Original Movie Stills Estimate $400 - 600 Three circa 1960 glossy 9.75 x 7.75 Grand National Pictures publicity photos for the UK release of Plan 9 from Outer Space. The photos depict the characters in two different settings, and bill Lyle Talbot, Bela Lugosi, and Vampira as the stars. Scattered creases, otherwise overall fine condition. The James Collings Collection.
3047 Collection of Three 1950s Ed Wood Lobby Cards Estimate $200 - 400 Three lobby cards for films by Wood or featuring his key actors, 14 x 11, including: Bride of the Monster (1956), The Bride and the Beast (1958), and On the Mesa of Lost Women (1952). A small tear to the top of the Lost Women card repaired with tape on the reverse, otherwise overall fine condition. The James Collings Collection.
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Maila Nurmi’s “Moonwalk” 3048 Vampira Original Artwork Estimate $400 - 600 Original self-portrait artwork accomplished by Maila Nurmi in acrylic and beeswax on an 11.75 x 16 canvas board, signed on the right side, “Vampira,” and along the bottom, “M. Nurmi 94.” The artwork depicts Vampira walking on a volcanic lunar surface. Also signed and titled on the reverse, “‘Moonwalk’ by Maila Nurmi, Vampira ’94. Acrylic & beeswax on board,” and bears her copyright stamp to the left. In fine condition, with a clear plastic sheet taped around the edges of the signature area. The James Collings Collection.
3049 Vampira Original Artwork
3050 Vampira Original Artwork
Estimate $400 - 600
Estimate $400 - 600
Original selfportrait artwork accomplished by Maila Nurmi in acrylic on an 11.75 x 16 canvas board, signed in the l o wer r ight, “Vampira.” The artwork shows the horror star up-close in a graveyard. In fine condition, with a clear plastic sheet taped around the edges of the signature area. The James Collings Collection.
Original selfportrait artwork accomplished by Maila Nurmi in acrylic on an 11.75 x 16 canvas board, signed in the lower left, “Vampira,” and on the right side, “M. Nurmi 94.” The artwork shows Vampira in a seductive pose and holding a wine glass. Also signed and titled on the reverse, “‘T.V.’s Deadly Darling,’ Maila Nurmi/Vampira, Acrylic on Board, 5/94,” and bears her copyright stamp to the upper right. In fine condition. The James Collings Collection.
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Sci-Fi
3052 I Married a Monster From Outer Space Window Card Estimate $400 - 600 I Married a Monster from Outer Space (Paramount, 1958). Window card movie poster (14 x 22). Gloria Talbott, Tom Tryon, and Peter Baldwin star in this sci-fi flick about aliens switching places with humans, including a man about to get married. Previously rolled, linen-backed and in fine condition..
3053 The Brain From Planet Arous Lobby Card Set Estimate $200 - 400
The Brain from Planet Arous (Howco, 1957). Complete set of eight lobby cards (14 x 11). Cult sci-fi classic starring John Agar, Joyce Meadows, and Robert Fuller in the story of a powerful criminal brain from the planet Arous that assumes the body of a scientist and begins to control the world by threatening destruction to any country challenging his domination. In overall fine condition, with light creases and mild chipping to edges.
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Attack of the 50 Foot Woman
3054 Attack of the 50 Foot Woman Lobby Card Set Estimate $800 - 1,200
Attack of the 50 Foot Woman (Allied Artists, 1958). Complete set of eight lobby cards (14 x 11). Classic low-budget science fiction movie starring Allison Hayes, William Hudson, and Yvette Vickers in the story of a wealthy socialite whose close encounter with an enormous alien being causes her to grow into a giantess. All bear ink stamps of distributor Cinematografica Pelimex on the reverse. In overall very good condition, with several tack holes to corners, scattered creases and toning, light to moderate soiling, chipped corners to two lobby cards, and an ink stamp to the border of one card. Lobby cards from such 1950s sci-fi cult classics are not often found as a complete set.
3055 Creature from the Black Lagoon Signed Lithograph Estimate $400 - 600 Color limited edition 27 x 41 lithograph with an artfully done image of the characters in Creature from the Black Lagoon, numbered 20/235, signed in pencil by Julia Adams, Ben Chapman, and the artist. Rolled and in fine condition. The James Collings Collection.
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Horror 3056 Collection of Three 1950s Horror Inserts Estimate $200 - 400 Three insert movie posters (14 x 36), for horror films from the 1950s, including: Blood of Dracula (1957), Blood of the Vampire (1958), and The Hound of the Baskervilles (1959). All linen-backed and in overall very good condition, with some creasing, tiny tears, and pinholes; paper loss to top of Blood of Dracula poster and evidence of minor restoration elsewhere on that example.
3057 El Monstruo Fatal Poster Estimate $400 - 600 The Phantom Creeps/El Monstruo Fatal (Universal International). Spanish one sheet (31 x 45). Science-fiction movie serial in 12 episodes starring Bela Lugosi as the villainous Doctor Zorka in a story about a mad scientist who attempts to rule the world by creating elaborate inventions. Linen-backed and professionally restored to fine condition. The James Collings Collection.
3058 Dr. Satan’s Shrieks in the Night Poster Estimate $400 - 600 Dr. Satan’s Shrieks in the Night! spook-show theatrical poster, 42 x 57, featuring images of monsters and women with several lines of text, including: “New kind of horror show! First time here! Unlike anything you have ever seen! If you think you have seen horror shows before we warn you—this is the most!”; “See slave maidens at the mercy of hideous beasts!”; “Win one dead body! One real dead body will be given away free!” Linen-backed and professionally restored to fine condition. The James Collings Collection.
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3059 Carl Laemmle Signature Estimate $200 - 400 German pioneer in American filmmaking and founder of Universal Studios (1867–1939), who, with the help of his son Carl Laemmle, Jr., produced many of the classic horror films of the 1930s. Fountain pen signature, “Carl Laemmie,” on a light blue 4.5 x 2.5 slip. Double-matted and framed with adjacent images of two films he produced—The Phantom of the Opera and The Hunchback of Notre Dame—to an overall size of 19 x 12. In fine condition, with a subtle box of toning around the signature. The James Collings Collection.
Horror ensemble—including Dracula’s elusive Van Helsing
3060 Collection of Four Horror and Suspense Actors Signed Photographs Estimate $400 - 600
Superb collection of four horror and suspense items, including: a crisp fountain pen signature from Universal’s beloved horror character actor, “Till later then—Edward Van Sloan,” on an off-white 3 x 1.5 card; a fountain pen signature from the evil Professor Moriarty, “Happy days! George Zucco,” on an off-white 3 x 1.5 slip; a matte-finish 4.25 x 6.25 portrait of The Son of Kong actress, signed and inscribed, “For Jenny L. Bothe, Yours ever so sincerely, Helen Mack”; and a matte-finish 7 x 9 Elmer Fryer portrait of Dracula actor David Manners, signed and inscribed, “To Johnny Kotman, Sincerely, David Manners, 4-2-32.” All four are nicely matted and framed, ranging in size from 9 x 11 to 13 x 15. In overall fine condition, with trimmed edges, minor surface loss, and mild show-through from print on reverse to the Zucco. A truly exceptional assemblage of Hollywood horror icons, highlighted by the ever-evasive Van Sloan, whose resume boasts three of the genre’s most treasured films—Frankenstein, The Mummy, and Dracula. The James Collings Collection.
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Debonair Universal Dracula portrait 3062 Bela Lugosi Signed Photograph Estimate $2,000 - 3,000 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, tastefully rounded corners, and adhesive remnants on reverse. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA.
Extremely rare Universal photo of Frankenstein’s Monster taking a bride 3063 Boris Karloff Signed Photograph Estimate $4,000 - 6,000 Rare glossy 10 x 8 Universal Pictures publicity photo for The Bride of Frankenstein, boldly signed in fountain pen, “Sincerely, Boris Karloff.” Stamps on reverse indicates that the photo came from Harry Wilkinson’s ‘Hollywood Amuseum of Memories,’ Marblehead, Massachusetts, with Wilkinson’s date notation of 1935 under Karloff’s signature. Tack holes to corner tips and top edge, missing top right corner tip, and some scattered light surface wear, otherwise fine condition. An exceptional, highly desirable image of Karloff in his most famous role. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA.
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3064 Lon Chaney, Jr. Signed Photograph Estimate $600 - 800 Vintage matte-finish 7.5 x 9.25 image of a gun-wielding Chaney, Jr. from the 1942 crime-drama Eyes of the Underground, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “‘Tough aint He Chas,’ Lon Chaney.” Professionally cleaned, discreet repairs to two surface cracks near the left edge, and skillfully re-backed to restore missing left and bottom edges, otherwise fine condition. The resulting photo displays beautifully, perfectly capturing Chaney against a backdrop of eerily menacing shadows.
Incredible 1939 script signed by Frankenstein director James Whale
3065 The Man in the Iron Mask Cast Signed Script Estimate $4,000 - 6,000 Original brad-bound final continuity screenplay for the 1939 film The Man by in the Iron Mask by George Bruce, 8.5 x 11, February 27, 1939. Signed and inscribed by approximately 50 cast and crew members on various pages throughout the script (with several signing upside down on the title page), including: director James Whale, Peter Cushing, Joseph Schildkraut, I. Stanford Jolley, Louis Hayward, and George Bruce. In very good condition, with significant tears, creases, and toning to loose front cover and title page, with the remainder of the script clean and intact. Directed by James Whale—who previously tackled horror classics like Frankenstein (1931) and The Bride of Frankenstein (1935)—this initial full-sound adaptation of the Alexandre Dumas story is notable for containing Peter Cushing’s motion picture debut. Whale is a notably uncommon and desirable horror autograph.
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Legends & Icons Signed Photographs Irwin Oster Collection Several of the signed photographs from the James Collings collection originated from Irwin Oster, who began collecting movie star autographs as a teenager in the 1940s. Later, when he made his way into show business, Irwin changed his name to Tony Foster; he worked in Las Vegas with Tony Martin and was close friends with Bing Crosby. Irwin also worked with Al Jolson, which is where the rare Jolson Jazz Singer signed photo in this collection originated from—a seldom-seen pose Jolson preferred not to sign. This astounding grouping of photographs contains several poses RR Auction has never before encountered and may not see again. At one point, well-known handwriting expert, Charles Hamilton, evaluated Irwin’s assemblage and reportedly said that it was the greatest movie star autograph collection in existence.
The ‘Great Profile’ signs his beloved 1929 Spurr portrait 3066 John Barrymore Signed Photograph Estimate $600 - 800 Handsome vintage pearl-finish 7.25 x 9.5 portrait of Barrymore in a pensive profile pose, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “For, ‘Bill’ Kernell, with great admiration for his talent—and friendship, for himself—Jack, 1929, So help me God.” Blindstamped in the lower left by the photographer, Melbourne Spurr. In otherwise fine condition, with slight silvering to uniformly trimmed edges, tape and adhesive remnants to reverse, and a few small surface marks and nicks retouched. According to biographer Gene Fowler, of all of the photos taken of Barrymore, the actor’s favorite was this wistfully contemplative portrait from 1929.
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3067 Ingrid Bergman Signed Photograph Estimate $400 - 600 Beautiful vintage glossy 7.5 x 9 photo of a short-haired Bergman from the 1943 film For Whom the Bell Tolls, signed in fountain pen, “Best wishes, Ingrid Bergman, 1944.” Nicely double-matted and framed to an overall size of 14 x 15.5. In fine condition. A year after receiving an Oscar nomination for her portrayal of Maria in the film adaptation of Hemingway’s For Whom the Bell Tolls, Bergman won her first Academy Award for her role as Paula Alquist in George Kukor’s 1944 thriller, Gaslight. The James Collings Collection.
Superior uninscribed image 3068 Humphrey Bogart Signed Photograph Estimate $2,000 - 3,000 Handsome vintage glossy 7.25 x 9.25 seated photo of Bogart in a woolen coat, boldly signed in fountain pen. Triple-matted and framed to an overall size of 15 x 16.75. In fine condition. A superb, uncharacteristically cheerful image of the typically brooding Hollywood legend. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. The James Collings Collection.
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3069 Gary Cooper Signed Photograph
3072 Errol Flynn Signed Photograph
Estimate $400 - 600
Estimate $400 - 600
Refined vintage glossy 7 x 8.75 portrait of Cooper with his hair neatly slicked back, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Irwin, from—Gary Cooper, 1944.” Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 15 x 16.5. In fine condition. An exceptionally handsome image of Cooper, who, at the time of the signature, helped form International Pictures, a production company which he ultimately sold to Universal Studios two years later. The James Collings Collection.
Dashing vintage glossy 7.5 x 9.25 photo of Flynn, signed lightly in ballpoint, and then again in bold purple ink. Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 14 x 16. In fine condition, with a small stray ink mark to his hairline. An extremely handsome portrayal of the Hollywood playboy, made all the more desirable by the double signature. The James Collings Collection.
Phenomenal oversized portrait of “Lucile” LeSueur 3070 Joan Crawford Oversized Signed Photograph Estimate $600 - 800 Incredible vintage matte-finish oversized 10 x 12.75 portrait of a young Crawford, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Bob McIntyre, A man that I have the deepest and sincerest admiration for. In all this wide wide world there is no equal. Sincerely, Lucile [sic].” Nicely double-matted and framed to an overall size of 18 x 21.25. In fine condition. An acclaimed casting director during the fledgling days of Hollywood, Robert McIntyre helped jumpstart the careers of several cinema luminaries, including Eleanor Boardman, Gary Cooper, and Betty Grable. McIntyre casted Crawford for only a single movie—the 1925 silent film Ben Hur: A Tale of the Christ, in which Crawford’s role was that of a spectator at a chariot race. It was one of several uncredited movie parts that compelled Crawford to seek out her own stardom—a goal she would inevitably attain as the use of sound made its way into movies. A truly remarkable and uncommon image of the blossoming starlet signing with her given name. The James Collings Collection.
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Gorgeous early 1940s MGM photo 3073 Judy Garland Signed Photograph Estimate $600 - 800 Vintage glossy 6.75 x 9 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer publicity photo of a radiant Garland, signed vertically in fountain pen. The autograph appears to be an in-person example, circa early 1940s. In fine condition, with a few unobtrusive emulsion cracks to left side of her face, and slight scattered surface impressions (all visible only at an angle). Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 12 x 14.5. A beautiful, uninscribed example of the prolific actress and singer, made especially desirable by the bold signature and uncommon pose. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. The James Collings Collection.
Scarce dual-signed Gilda still 3074 Gilda: Hayworth and Ford Signed Photograph Estimate $600 - 800 Exceptional vintage glossy 9.5 x 7.5 photo of Hayworth and Ford relaxing at a table in the casino in the 1946 classic film noir Gilda, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “Rita Hayworth” and “To ‘Irwin,’ Glenn Ford.” Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 15 x 13. In fine condition, with a mild crease to lower right corner. A sought-after pairing of Ford and Hayworth in the strawberryblonde bombshell’s most well-known film. The James Collings Collection.
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The Golden Age’s ‘Love Goddess’ 3075 Rita Hayworth Signed Photograph Estimate $800 - 1,200 Fantastic vintage glossy 8.75 x 6.75 photo of a sultry Hayworth lounging in a white dress, boldly signed in fountain pen. Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 16.25 x 14.25. In fine condition. A seductive, uninscribed and uncommon pose of the celluloid enchantress. The James Collings Collection.
Striking image of the prolific actress 3076 Katherine Hepburn Signed Photograph Estimate $600 - 800 Remarkable vintage glossy 6.75 x 8.75 photo of a beautifully drawn portrait of Hepburn by artist Bettina Steinke, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Irwin, all good wishes, Katherine Hepburn.” Doublematted and framed to an overall size of 14 x 15.5. In fine condition. A highly decorated portraitist, Bettina Steinke’s diverse portfolio of artwork includes stunning true-to-life depictions of famous conductors, World War II generals, Native Americans and Wild West legends; the latter of which led to her helping fund the National Academy of Western Art. Steinke’s vivid portrayal, accompanied by Hepburn’s bold signature, make this an enviable and uncommon piece. The James Collings Collection.
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Scarce photo of the ‘Jazz Singer’ in blackface 3077 Al Jolson Signed Photograph Estimate $800 - 1,200 Striking vintage glossy 7 x 9 head-and-shoulders photo of Jolson in blackface from the 1927 film The Jazz Singer, signed in blue ink. Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 12.75 x 14.75. In fine condition. Immortalized as the first feature-length motion picture with synchronized dialogue sequences, or ‘talkie,’ The Jazz Singer spurred the end of the silent film era, and has since been included in the U.S. Library of Congress’s National Film Registry for its cultural, historical, and aesthetic significance. A supremely scarce, deadpan portrait of Jolson in full makeup. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. The James Collings Collection.
Stunning 1954 Bridges at Toko-Ri publicity portrait 3078 Grace Kelly Signed Photograph Estimate $1,000 - 1,500 Beautiful vintage glossy 8 x 10 Paramount publicity portrait of Kelly for the 1954 film The Bridges at Toko-Ri, boldly signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To ‘Cinelandia’ readers, Greetings, Grace Kelly.” In fine condition, with slight corner creasing and scattered surface impressions. Inspired by US publications like Photoplay and Moving Picture World, and carrying the torch lit by the popular Cinearte, the Brazilian magazine Cinelandia showcased the latest stars and films from Latin America and Hollywood. Running from 1952 to 1964, Cinelandia’s content of reviews, film stills, publicity shots, and gossip columns played an integral role in disseminating feminine beauty, modernity, and screen icon fashion.
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3079 Grace Kelly Signed Photograph Estimate $600 - 800 Stunning vintage glossy 4.25 x 6.5 seated portrait of Kelly, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Richard, Sincerely, Grace Kelly.” Ornately suede-matted and framed to an overall size of 9.25 x 11.25. In fine condition, with a light diagonal surface crease to middle of photo. The James Collings Collection.
Angelic oversized pose of Mrs. Clark Gable 3080 Carole Lombard Oversized Signed Photograph Estimate $800 - 1,000 American actress (1908–1942) and wife of Clark Gable who enjoyed great success as a popular screen comedienne in the 1930s; she tragically passed away in an airplane crash when returning from a war bond rally. Exquisite vintage matte-finish oversized full-length portrait of Lombard in a flowing, off-shoulder dress, tastefully double-matted to 8 x 13, and boldly signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “For Dotie Dear, who I adore, Love Carole.” Framed to an overall size of 14.5 x 19.5. In fine condition, with two diagonal creases to the upper left corner (one passing through her face), in no way detracting from its overall beauty. An ethereal example of one of Hollywood’s most sought-after Golden Era stars, further enhanced by its strong signature and uncommon size. The James Collings Collection.
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3082 Elizabeth Taylor Signed Photograph Estimate $600 - 800 Gorgeous vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Taylor, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Bob, Best wishes to you always, Elizabeth Taylor.” In fine condition, with a trivial crease to upper left corner. A truly stunning and crystal-clear portrait of the actress at the peak of her beauty and fame.
3083 Shirley Temple Signed Photograph Estimate $400 - 600 Adorable vintage matte-finish 7 x 9 portrait of a young Temple with her trademark ringlets, boldly signed and inscribed in green fountain pen, “To Pat, Love, Shirley Temple.” Intricately suede-matted and framed to an overall size of 13 x 15. In fine condition. A pristine image of the beloved child star. The James Collings Collection.
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3084 Spencer Tracy Signed Photograph Estimate $600 - 800 Dapper vintage glossy 7 x 8.75 portrait of Tracy sitting down and enjoying a smoke, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Irwin, Sincerely, Spencer Tracy.” Doublematted and framed to an overall size of 14.25 x 15.75. In fine condition. The James Collings Collection.
3085 Orson Welles Signed Photograph Estimate $400 - 600 Appealing vintage matte-finish 7.5 x 9.5 image of a seated Welles, his hand resting in the foreground, signed and inscribed in red ink, “For Larry Forbes, good wishes, Orson Welles.” Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 12.5 x 15.5. In fine condition, with a small indention to the upper and lower edges, and a pair of tack holes to the top edge. The James Collings Collection.
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Actors & Actresses Signed Photographs
3086 Collection of Four Actors Signed Photographs Estimate $200 - 400
3087 Collection of Four Actors Signed Photographs Estimate $200 - 400
3088 Collection of Four Actresses Signed Photographs Estimate $200 - 400
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3089 Collection of Three Actresses Signed Photographs Estimate $200 - 400
3090 Collection of Nine Actresses Signed Photographs
3092 Collection of Four Actors and Actresses Signed Photographs
Estimate $200 - 400
Estimate $200 - 400
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3093 Collection of Three Astaire and Crosby Signed Photographs Estimate $200 - 400
3094 Jean Arthur Signed Photograph
3095 Charles Boyer Signed Photograph
3096 John Carradine Signed Photograph
Estimate $400 - 600
Estimate $200 - 400
Estimate $200 - 400
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3097 Gary Cooper and Fredric March Signed Photograph Estimate $400 - 600
3098 Bette Davis Oversized Signed Photograph
3100 Marlene Dietrich Signed Photograph
3101 John Garfield Signed Photograph
3102 Betty Grable Signed Photograph
Estimate $200 - 400
Estimate $200 - 400
Estimate $200 - 400
Estimate $200 - 400
3099 Bette Davis Signed Photograph Estimate $200 - 400
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3103 Hugh Griffith Signed Photograph
3104 Veronica Lake Signed Photograph
3105 Peter Lorre Signed Photograph
Estimate $600 - 800
Estimate $400 - 600
Estimate $400 - 600
3106 Carmen Miranda Signed Photograph
3107 Lana Turner Signed Photograph
Estimate $200 - 400
Estimate $200 - 400
3108 Jane Withers Oversized Signed Photograph
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Estimate $200 - 400
Contracts, Letters, & Signatures “I am taking all the best girls from the Follies” 3110 Florenz Ziegfeld Autograph Letter Signed Estimate $200 - 400 Legendary American theatrical producer (1869–1932) whose annual ‘Follies’ introduced such major stars as Fanny Brice and Will Rogers. ALS in pencil signed vertically “Flo,” one page, 7 x 10.25, no date. Letter to his partner Charles Dillingham, asking him to work in the best interest of the Century Theatre and not to steal chorus girls from the Follies, in part: “I know you want to get the best you can but we should both do our best for Century. I am taking all the best girls from the Follies. Don’t you grab them.” Double-matted and framed with an image of Ziegfeld to an overall size of 19.25 x 16.5. In fine condition, with a few unobtrusive spots of foxing. Initially a theater critic for the NY Evening Post, Dillingham went on to become one of the leading 20th century theatrical producers in New York City, promoting the careers of composers Jerome Kern and Irving Berlin, while also working with the dance team of Fred and Adele Astaire. Fantastic content concerning Ziegfeld’s iconic chorus girls.
3111 Abbott and Costello Pair of Signed Documents Estimate $400 - 600 Two matching partly-printed DSs, signed “Bud Abbott” and “Lou Costello,” each two pages, 8.5 x 10.75, and dated April 4, 1945. Separate agreements made by Abbott and Costello with MetroGoldwyn-Mayer Pictures concerning the actors’ request “to have one (1) 16 mm. print of the photoplay ‘LOST IN A HAREM’ and… upon completion…one (1) 16 mm. print of the photoplay now entitled ‘ABBOTT AND COSTELLO IN HOLLYWOOD.’” Individually signed on the second page of each contract by the respective actor and the assistant treasurer of Loew’s Incorporated. In overall fine condition, with some minor expected document wear, and several extra staple holes to upper edges. Lost in a Harem and Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in Hollywood were two of the three films the comedic duo made for MGM studios, with the third being the 1942 film Rio Rita. To assuage MGM’s distress in not having signed Abbott and Costello in 1941, Universal sportingly granted the rival studio a three-film deal with the actors; the pair ultimately made 28 feature films under the Universal banner.
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Amazing 1952 document, initialed ten times and beautifully signed
More images available online at www.RRAuction.com 3112 Marilyn Monroe Signed Document Estimate $10,000 - 15,000 Extraordinary DS signed “Marilyn Monroe,” and initialed ten times, “MM,” four pages, 8.5 x 11, October 7, 1952. An agreement between Monroe and Grove Productions, Inc., for her to “render…services as Guest Artist on the Edgar Bergen-Charlie McCarthy radio program presently scheduled to be recorded on October 18, 1952. from the Columbia Broadcasting System studios in Hollywood.” The rider stapled to the last page is of particular interest, with Monroe agreeing that Bergen could cancel the contract “if I conducted or do conduct myself without due regard to public conventions and morals or have done or do anything which will tend to disgrace me in society or bring me into pubic disrepute, contempt, scorn or ridicule, or that will tend to schock [sic], insult or offend the community or public morals or decency or prejudice agency or sponsor or the entertainment industry in general.” Signed at the conclusion in blue ballpoint by Marilyn Monroe and Edgar Bergen, and initialed by both ten times throughout. Two riders making emendations are stapled within, and several areas of text are struck through and revised throughout the document, all of which required their initials for approval. In fine condition, with expected document wear. The rider is especially important in light of the fracas that had ensued concerning her nude photographs published on calendars earlier in the year—a scandal that threatened to derail her fledgling career. Judging from contemporary media reports, Monroe’s appearance with Charlie McCarthy was an enormous hit. During the program, the pair announced their engagement, much to the consternation of Edgar Bergen who ‘admitted that losing Charlie would be like having his pocket picked.’ McCarthy, for his part, assured listeners that he would allow Ms. Monroe to continue her screen career. ‘Certainly I’m gonna let her work. I love the girl. I don’t want to interfere with her career—or her income.’ The year 1952 represented Monroe’s rapid rise to stardom as she took on more substantial film roles. She appeared on the cover of Life in April, who billed her as ‘The Talk of Hollywood.’ Then, in September 1952, Fox released Monkey Business, in which she appeared with Cary Grant and Ginger Rogers—it was in that film that Monroe appeared with her signature platinum-blond hair. Between the significance in her career and Marilyn’s copiously penned initials and bold signature, this is an astounding document from the Hollywood bombshell. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA.
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Marilyn studies while preparing for Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
3113 Marilyn Monroe Signed Check Estimate $2,000 - 3,000
Bank check, 7 x 3, filled out and signed by Monroe, payable to Martindale’s Books for $9.32, January 23, 1953. Monroe has crossed out the bank branch added “Sunset and Laurel Branch,” along the top, and “Beverly Hills Hotel,” under her signature. In very good to fine condition, with bank stamps to body, some lightly affecting first name of signature, show-through from stamps on reverse, a few areas of mild toning, small pencil notation to top left, and a vertical fold to left side. Marilyn first moved in to a third-floor room at this hotel in late 1952, after a brief lease had run out on a Hollywood Hills house; it was here that she prepared for her role in the upcoming film Gentlemen Prefer Blondes alongside Jane Russell. The Beverly Hills Hotel continued to serve as her west coast home while she was away in New York, including the years spent filming Some Like It Hot and Let’s Make Love. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA.
3114 Rudolph Valentino Signature Estimate $800 - 1,000 Fountain pen signature, “Rudolph Valentino,” on an off-white 8.25 x 1.5 lightly-lined slip clipped from a larger sheet. Also signed by his wife, “Natacha Valentino.” In fine condition.
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Audrey’s divorce: “How I prayed it would never come to this! Now I long for it all to be over”
3116 Audrey Hepburn Autograph Letter Signed Estimate $1,000 - 1,500
ALS signed “Audrey,” four pages, 5.75 x 8.25, April 19, 1981. Letter to her stepmother, Fidelma Hepburn, in part: “I tried calling you for Easter, quite hopeless! Am here with my Luca for the holidays—just got back from America when I went for a television appearance and am still quite cross-eyed with jet lag. We are having lovely spring weather and the countryside is glorious. Mummy always worse and so frail, as soon as the weather is warmer I hope to take her in the garden in a wheelchair, although everything exhausts her so. I wrote you from states after you sent me those sad photographs, it seems you did not get my letter—you looked so beautiful. I am in the middle of the divorce, all so sad and wearing, how I prayed it would never come to this! Now I long for it all to be over. I can understand how sad and empty you must feel, yet so much love and happiness to look back on.” Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, written in Hepburn’s own hand. In fine condition, with trivial creasing to the right upper and lower corners. This letter finds Hepburn in the middle of her divorce from Italian psychiatrist Andrea Dotti, the actress’s second husband and father of her second child, Luca. Accusations of infidelity—on both sides—proved irreparable, and after thirteen years, the pair separated. Fearful of hurting the emotional welfare of her children, Hepburn postponed the divorce until she felt her children were old enough to properly cope. A crisp and heartfelt correspondence from Hepburn, who, despite her familial burdens, does her best to remain optimistic.
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Vintage Hollywood Posters
Brilliant Breakfast at Tiffany’s one sheet
3117 Breakfast at Tiffany’s One Sheet Estimate $6,000 - 8,000
Breakfast at Tiffany’s (Paramount, 1962). One sheet movie poster (27 x 41). Film adaptation of Truman Capote’s novella, starring Audrey Hepburn, George Peppard, and Patricia Neal. Featuring fabulous artwork by acclaimed poster artist Robert McGinnis, this desirable poster depicts Hepburn as the iconic Holly Golightly. Folded and in fine condition, with expected intersecting storage folds. Original posters from this film are among the most avidly collected in cinema, and few are in such exceptional—still folded— condition as this vivid example.
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3118 Marx Brothers A Day at the Races Poster Estimate $400 - 600 A Day at the Races (MGM, R-1950s). South African Poster (30 x 39.75). The comedy trio stars in their second MGM film, in which Groucho is Dr. Hugo Z. Hackenbush, a veterinarian in charge of a sanitarium who, along with Chico and Harpo, attempts to save the place from developers by winning a horse race. Linen-backed and in very good condition, with pinholes in the corners, tears in the upper border, a chip in the upper left corner, and chips in three borders. Fairly significant color touchup has been applied to the folds and the movie title portion. A scarce South African version of this poster.
Eclectic assemblage of nearly 50 pieces of 1960s movie art
3119 Large Collection of 1960s Posters Estimate $400 - 600
Collection of 47 posters from the 1960s, including 13 one sheets (27 x 41), 10 half sheets (28 x 22), 17 inserts (14 x 36), 6 window cards (14 x 22), and one six sheet (81 x 81). Virtually all genres are covered here, including: horror, sci-fi, suspense, action, romance, comedy, and drama. Highlights are: four Elizabeth Taylor titles, including an impressive The Sandpiper (six sheet); Hang ‘Em High (window card); Mary Poppins (insert); Lonely are the Brave (one sheet); scarce Bardot title Please Not Now (one sheet); Wild, Wild Planet (window card); Confessions of an Opium Eater (insert); and two Steve McQueen titles, The Sandpebbles (Spanish, one sheet) and Nevada Smith (half sheet). In overall very good to fine condition, with expected wear to some titles; lot is sold as is. Full list of posters available online at www.RRAuction.com.
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Frank Worth Hollywood Photographs Frank Worth A Hollywood freelance photographer during the forties and fifties, Frank Worth was close with many tinsel town icons, such as: Marilyn Monroe, James Dean, Frank Sinatra, and Elizabeth Taylor. Worth’s respectful nature kept him from publishing these intimate snapshots during his lifetime, however, after his passing, Frank’s family felt compelled to share them with the world. These exceptional images were seldom exhibited during Frank Worth’s lifetime and limited editions such as those offered here were only made available for the first time by Christie’s in 2007. 3122 Marilyn Monroe Oversized Photograph Estimate $600 - 800
3120 Marilyn Monroe Oversized Photograph Estimate $600 - 800
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Dean & Taylor on the set of Giant
3123 James Dean Oversized Photograph Estimate $600 - 800
3124 James Dean Oversized Photograph
3125 Elizabeth Taylor Oversized Photograph
Estimate $600 - 800
Estimate $600 - 800
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3126 Elizabeth Taylor Oversized Photograph
3127 Natalie Wood Oversized Photograph
Estimate $600 - 800
Estimate $600 - 800
3128 Rita Hayworth Oversized Photograph
3129 Frank Sinatra Oversized Photograph
Estimate $600 - 800
Estimate $600 - 800
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Shirley Temple Posters
‘Little Curly Top’ collection featured in 1981 Life magazine Jo Ann Janzen fell under Shirley Temple’s spell as an eleven year old in Wichita, Kansas: it was 1938, the height of the child star’s fame. Though she picked up trinkets here and there during her youth, Jo Ann’s Temple poster collection hit its stride in the 1960s. At the time, each cost less than $5: a small fraction of their considerable value today. Scarce and desirable titles, such as: Captain January, The Littlest Rebel, Dimples, and Bright Eyes, are now worth several thousands. Because she began collecting before it was considered popular, Jo Ann was able to acquire several of the rarest 1930s examples and maintain their impeccable condition. Research has indicated the presence of several posters in Janzen’s collection showing no sales comparatives from the world’s top poster auctions. Many others show only a handful of specimens appearing on the market over decades. A well-documented Temple enthusiast, Jo Ann was a member of the Temple Collectors Club and featured in the October, 1981 issue of LIFE magazine entitled, ‘Mania for Temple collector Jo Ann Janzen as pictured in Life Magazine Marilyn, Joan, Lana, and Shirley.’ The article highlighted collections celebrating those legendary leading ladies. One spread (page 142–143) featured a full-page photograph of Janzen in a room plastered with her Shirley Temple posters—the same examples we’re offering. James Collings—whose lifetime collection is being highlighted in our Pop Culture Auction—purchased the collection directly from Jo Ann Janzen. James’s wife, Merlyn, has entrusted us with the unequaled assemblage.
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Scarce three sheets of the larger-than-life child star
3130 Captain January Three Sheet
3132 Just Around the Corner Three Sheet
Estimate $1,000 - 2,000
Estimate $600 - 800
Captain January (20th Century Fox, 1936). Three sheet movie poster (42 x 80.5). Musical comedy-drama starring Shirley Temple, Guy Kibbee, and Sara Haden in a story about an orphan pursued by a truant officer. Linen-backed and professionally restored to fine condition, with the lower sheet slightly misaligned. A wonderfully vibrant image of the child star looking bold and confident in her 1936 motion picture. The James Collings Collection.
Just Around the Corner (20th Century Fox, 1938). Three sheet movie poster (42.5 x 81). Musical comedy starring Shirley Temple, Bill Robinson, Bert Lahr, and Charles Farrell. Linen-backed and professionally restored to fine condition, with the lower sheet slightly misaligned. The James Collings Collection.
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3133 The Littlest Rebel One Sheet
3134 Our Little Girl One Sheet
3135 Captain January One Sheet
Estimate $2,000 - 4,000
Estimate $800 - 1,200
Estimate $1,000 - 1,500
3136 Dimples One Sheet
3137 Stowaway One Sheet
3138 Wee Willie Winkie One Sheets
Estimate $1,000 - 2,000
Estimate $1,000 - 2,000
Estimate $400 - 600
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3139 Little Miss Broadway One Sheet
3140 Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm One Sheet
3142 Susannah of the Mounties One Sheet
Estimate $2,000 - 3,000
Estimate $1,000 - 2,000
Estimate $400 - 600
3144 Captain January Half Sheet Estimate $1,000 - 2,000
3143 The Little Princess One Sheet
3145 Wee Willie Winkie Half Sheet Estimate $400 - 600
Estimate $400 - 600
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3146 Just Around the Corner Half Sheet
3147 Our Girl Shirley Half Sheet
Estimate $200 - 400
Estimate $1,000 - 2,000
3148 Bright Eyes Poster Insert
3149 Now and Forever Insert
3150 The Littlest Rebel Insert
Estimate $2,000 - 3,000
Estimate $400 - 600
Estimate $1,500 - 2,000
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3152 Captain January Insert
3153 Little Miss Marker Insert
Estimate $2,000 - 3,000
Estimate $200 - 400
3154 Poor Little Rich Girl and Now and Forever Pressbooks Estimate $400 - 600
3155 The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer and That Hagen Girl One Sheets Estimate $200 - 400
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3156 Shirley Temple Collection of Four Early to Mid 1940s One Sheets Estimate $200 - 400
3157 Shirley Temple Collection of Four Late 1940s One Sheets Estimate $200 - 400
3158 Shirley Temple Collection of Four 1949 One Sheets Estimate $200 - 400
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3159 Shirley Temple Collection of Four Early 1940s Half Sheets Estimate $200 - 400
3160 Shirley Temple Collection of Four Early to Mid 1940s Half Sheets Estimate $200 - 400
3162 Shirley Temple Collection of Four Late 1940s Half Sheets Estimate $200 - 400
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3164 Shirley Temple Collection of Four Early to Mid 1940s Inserts Estimate $200 - 400
3163 The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer and Honeymoon Inserts
3165 Shirley Temple Collection of Four 1949 Inserts
Estimate $200 - 400
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Estimate $200 - 400
Gone With the Wind 3167 Vivien Leigh Signed Photograph Estimate $400 - 600 Elegant vintage glossy 4.25 x 5.25 United Artists publicity photo of Leigh wearing a hat and scarf, signed in fountain pen. Ornately suede-matted and framed to an overall size of 9 x 11. In fine condition, with the beginnings of some very light silvering to a few of the darker areas. (visible only at an angle). The James Collings Collection.
3169 Thomas Mitchell Signed Photograph Estimate $400 - 600 Choice vintage glossy 7.75 x 9 photo of a staid-looking Mitchell wearing a cap and striped tie, signed in fountain pen. Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 13.75 x 15. In fine condition. The James Collings Collection.
3168 Clark Gable Signed Photograph Estimate $400 - 600 Qui ntessenti al vintage glossy 6.75 x 9 MGM publicity portrait of a debonair Gable, signed in fountain pen. Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 13.5 x 15.75. In fine condition, with slight scattered surface creases (one passing vertically through signature). Enhanced by its bold signature, this is a phenomenal, uninscribed photo of the revered leading man. The James Collings Collection.
3170 Leslie Howard Signed Photograph Estimate $400 - 600 Fantastic vintage glossy 7 x 9 photo of Howard lighting his pipe, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Ella Wickerhan, Sincerely, Leslie Howard, 1936.” Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 12.25 x 15.25. In fine condition, with slight scattered surface impressions and signature contrast to “1936” against the dark background. The James Collings Collection.
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“No, Melanie never knew about Ashley and Scarlett. God has a way of shielding the pure of heart—at least, he did in my book”
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Gone With the Wind letters regarding Rhett, Ashley, and Scarlett 3171 Margaret Mitchell Collection of Gone With the Wind Letters Estimate $10,000 - 12,000
Clark Gable had been chosen. Later it turned out that it was not an ‘official’ release from the studios and Miss Shearer announced that she would not play Scarlett. So, that put everything back where it was before, and the newspapers do not say definitely whether Clark Gable will be in the picture.”
Amazing Gone With the Wind-era collection of correspondence between author Margaret Mitchell and a Philadelphia admirer, along with printed interviews, and the fan’s meticulously kept scrapbook. The highlights of the collection are six one-page TLSs, four signed “Margaret Mitchell,” and two signed “Margaret Mitchell Marsh,” dating from November of 1936 up to August of 1938, most with fabulous content regarding Mitchell’s novel and upcoming film. Excerpts from the letters include:
Also included are: an informational booklet about Mitchell and her book, with a notation to the front cover in Mitchell’s hand, “see page 18, M.M.M.,” with an arrow drawn on the page with the article; an unsigned 1938 Christmas card, with the envelope addressed in Mitchell’s hand; and a five-page typed transcript of an interview given on the radio on July 3, 1936, with Mitchell adding her return address (no signature) on the reverse of the envelope.
November 4, 1936—“About the ending of the book and whether or not Rhett came back to his wife—well, you have me out on a limb. You see, I do not know myself. I honestly never thought about what happened to the characters after the book ended. You asked if I planned this to be a book when I began it. Yes, I had every detail in my head before I set a single word on paper.”
The final component of the archive is an 8.5 x 11.5 scrapbook, meticulously compiled by the admirer of Mitchell. Each page contains affixed newspaper clippings and photos about Mitchell’s acclaimed novel, several reviews, the casting, production, and premiere of the film in both Atlanta and Philadelphia, and articles of Mitchell’s tragic accident and passing. Loose in the scrapbook are transcripts of a couple of interviews, a second informational booklet, a typed biography, and a gray-bordered card from Mitchell’s family, thanking the recipient for her kindness and sympathy.
November 23, 1936—“I do not know if Ashley was the best drawn character in the book but he was certainly the hardest to draw. His was a complex nature and difficult to put on paper. No, Melanie never knew about Ashley and Scarlett. God has a way of shielding the pure of heart—at least, he did in my book.” April 1, 1937—“I am somewhat pressed for time as a group of moving picture people are here in Atlanta at present investigating the background of ‘Gone With the Wind.’ While I have nothing to do in any way with the film production—casting, writing the scenario, designing the costumes et cetera…I do not plan to write a sequel, nor have I any plans for future writing, as I do not like to write.” August 16, 1938—“No, I know no more about the progress of the film of ‘Gone With the Wind’ than I did when I sold the moving picture rights. I thought last month that everything was settled for the newspapers reported that Norma Shearer and
Published in 1936, Mitchell’s novel became the top fiction seller in the country for two straight years. The public’s rabid fascination with the characters and their relationships is plainly visible in these letters, as the correspondent was peppering Mitchell with questions outside the boundaries of the story, wondering if Rhett ever returned to Scarlett or if Melanie was aware of Scarlett and Ashley’s relationship. Although she had no official input on the 1939 production of the film, Mitchell was interested in the film’s casting, which according to one of her letters was still apparently unsettled. Any single letter alone from Mitchell regarding any aspect of her Pulitzer Prize-winning epic are in high demand, the collection offered here, full of great Gone With the Wind content, represents an amazing and chronological offering as her book and upcoming film captivated the country.
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Awards & Personal Effects
Unique 1938 immigration card from Garbo’s estate 3172 Greta Garbo’s Immigration Identification Card Estimate $8,000 - 10,000 Garbo’s one-of-a-kind United States Department of Labor immigrant identification card, signed at the conclusion in pencil, 5 x 3, September 20, 1938. The card is filled out in type with her personal information, listing her surname as “Garbo,” given name as “Greta Lovisa,” country of birth, “Sweden,” date of birth, “Sept. 18, 1905,” nationality, “Swedish,” and color of eyes, “Blue.” The lower portion is filled out in red ink by the immigrant inspector, noting that she arrived at the port of New York aboard the steamship Kungsholm on October 7, 1938, with a status of admission as “N. Q. 4-B Immigrant.” A gorgeous 1.5 x 2 passport-style photo of Garbo is stapled to the right side, with an embossed seal and ‘Consular Service’ stamp along the bottom. The reverse was filled out in type at the American Consulate General in Stockholm, Sweden, on September 20, 1938, noting her immigration visa status as “8 Swedish - Section 4 (b),” and that a previously issued card had been canceled. In fine condition. From the estate of Greta Garbo. The great actress had briefly returned to her home in Sweden after the tremendous box office failure of the 1937 film Conquest, which lost over one million dollars as one of MGM’s biggest flops of the decade. Despite her decreasing popularity, the New York Times reported her return to America aboard the Kungsholm, writing that Garbo ‘said she did not know what plans MetroGoldwyn-Mayer had, but she understood her next film would have a Russian theme.’ This proved correct, as she was cast in the title role of the romantic comedy Ninotchka, produced and directed by Ernst Lubitsch. Although it was her first comedy, Garbo was praised as a ‘gifted comedienne’ and the performance earned her a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress. In addition to dating from an important period in her career, the large signature and striking portrait of Garbo make it an absolutely spectacular piece of Hollywood history.
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Garbo’s make-up mirror and Kodak camera 3173 Collection of Greta Garbo Personal Items Estimate $600 - 800 Collection of four items from Garbo’s personal property, including: a dressing table mirror, 6˝ diameter, with a nickel-plated rim; an Eastman Kodak Brownie Reflex camera in its original box; a gray silk button; and four leather heel cushions. Accompanied by letters of authenticity from Charles Hamilton for all four, stating that they were acquired from a large collection of personal effects discarded by Garbo in the 1940s. Also accompanied by a commemorative issue of Life magazine featuring an image of Garbo using the mirror. A well-documented and diverse selection of Garbo’s personal items. The James Collings Collection.
Garbo’s Parisian seclusion: “My name is Harriet Brown” 3174 Greta Garbo Autograph Letter Signed Estimate $1,000 - 1,500 Boldly penned ALS signed “G. G.,” one page, 5.25 x 7, Hotel de Crillon letterhead. Letter to Sidney Guilaroff, in part: “I am going to Klosters, Switzerland…Perhaps you would like to come a little later for a visit. Perhaps one will feel better in mountains. After that London if all goes well.” She notes her alias at the hotel, “My name is Harriet Brown. I will be staying with Mrs. Viertel” and, in the address field, adds “Don’t know address yet. Will let you know later.” Matted with a portrait of Garbo and the original mailing envelope (addressed in Garbo’s own hand and postmarked Paris, October 1, 1960) and framed to an overall size of 21 x 20.25. In fine condition. Having filmed her last movie—Two-Faced Woman—in 1941, the reclusive Garbo found comfort and refuge in her wealth and, in order to mask her whereabouts, she used the aliases Jane Smith, Gussie Berger, Joan Gustafsson and, her favorite: Harriet Brown. The letter’s recipient, Sidney Guilaroff, was a well-loved MGM hairdresser whose creativity made him a must-have stylist for Hollywood starlets like Marilyn Monroe, Greer Garson, Elizabeth Taylor, Joan Crawford, and Garbo, who Guilaroff claimed, in his memoirs Crowning Glories, he had shared a romantic affair. An intimate glance into the cloistered life of the retired actress, made even more desirable by her uncommon use of the pen, a medium she only seldom implemented in letter form. The James Collings Collection.
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3175 Marilyn Monroe Yearbook Estimate $1,000 - 1,200 University High School of West Los Angeles 1942 The Chieftain yearbook, 9 x 12, 120 pages, depicting Monroe as Norma Baker on page 48 as a member of the sophomore class. In fine condition, with light foxing to pastedowns and a few signatures of various classmates throughout.
Rare miniature Hollywood Screen Test Oscar 3176 Miniature Oscar Estimate $3,000 - 5,000 Miniature Oscar statuette, measuring 5.5˝ tall, with a plaque on the base engraved, “Hollywood Screen Test,” which was a talent show that aired on ABC from 1948 to 1953. Scattered chipping to the black paint on the base and slight chipping to gold paint on the back of the figurine. This is the same size as the juvenile awards given out by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in the 1930s and 1940s. By 1950, AMPAS had trademarked the iconic figure and fiercely enforced their rights to use the symbol. This statuette was probably given to winners of the show to honor their achievement, especially as there is a blank area on the plaque below the Hollywood Screen Test logo where a name could be engraved. Many future Hollywood stars and icons found their ‘big break’ on the talent show, including the likes of Grace Kelly, Jack Klugman, Pernell Roberts, and Jack Lemmon. A desirable example of a rarely seen Oscar-type award, which hardly ever enter the marketplace due to the AMPAS trademark.
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Mary Martin’s Tony Award for The Sound of Music
3177 Mary Martin’s 1960 TonyAward for The Sound of Music Estimate $15,000 - 20,000 Exceedingly desirable American Theater Wing Antoinette Perry Award, commonly known as the ‘Tony,’ measuring 2.75˝ in diameter, engraved on the reverse: “The American Theatre Wing Presents to Mary Martin This Award for her Performance in ‘The Sound of Music,’ 1959–60.” The front of the medal features the traditional symbolic dramatic masks raised in relief, encircled with the text, “Antoinette Perry Award.” Presented in a soft cloth-lined display, believed to be original to Martin, to an overall size of 6 x 6. In fine condition, with some light tarnishing. Originally acquired from the estate of Martin’s son, actor Larry Hagman. Martin was one of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s darling actresses and cast as Maria von Trapp in The Sound of Music in the original Broadway production of the iconic musical, which opened on November 16, 1959. All together, the show took home six Tony Awards in 1960, including Best Musical. This award represents Martin’s third and final Tony win. An iconic piece honoring one of the most famous musicals of all-time.
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Photoplay’s 1926 Best Picture Award for Beau Geste 3178 Beau Geste Photoplay 1926 Best Picture Bronze Estimate $800 - 1,200 Extremely rare bronze Photoplay Magazine Medal of Honor, just under 3˝ in diameter, engraved on the reverse: “Presented to Paramount-FamousLasky Corp. by Photoplay Magazine for the Production Beau Geste, the Best Photoplay of the Year 1926.” The front of the medal features the traditional symbolic dramatic masks raised in high relief. In very good condition, with overall tarnishing, a few light dings and scratches, and the initials “JE” etched to the left of the presentation engraving. Beginning in 1920, Photoplay gave out what is considered the first significant annual movie award, the Photoplay Medal of Honor. The award was voted on by readers of the magazine and the producer of the winning film was presented with a gold medallion struck by Tiffany, which was generally kept by the studio; bronze copies such as this were created in very limited amounts as individual keepsakes for some of the film’s important participants. Though Photoplay only gave the single award for best film, its intentions and standards were influential on the Academy Awards founded later in the decade.
3179 Director’s Guild Award Estimate $800 - 1,200 Impressive gold-plated Director’s Guild of America medallion, measuring 3.75˝ in diameter, featuring the Guild’s logo struck in deep relief encircled with the words, “For Outstanding Directorial Achievement.” When issued, the recipient’s name was generally engraved on the lower part of the circular rim. The reverse is blank with an affixed felt pad. In fine condition. Accompanied by the original presentation case, gilt stamped with the organization’s initials, “D. G. A.” The Directors Guild of America also awards much larger 12˝ diameter examples of this medal; though little is known about these awards, it seems that the large version is given to the winner, while the small version is given as a recognition of the nomination.
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The ‘Arizona Cowboy’s Hall of Fame induction statue
3180 Rex Allen’s Wrangler Award Estimate $2,000 - 3,000
An exceptional Western Heritage Wrangler Award, the bronze statuette measuring 11.5˝ tall and set upon a wooden 9.25 x 1.75 x 4.25 base, featuring an engraved metal plaque reading: “Western Heritage Wrangler Award, National Cowboy Hall of Fame and Western Heritage Center, Rex Allen, Outstanding contribution to the West through music and films, elected to the Hall of Fame of Great Western Performers, 1983.” The ‘Wrangler’ statue, cast in bronze, portrays a remarkably detailed cowboy on horseback; this substantial example of the award weighs nearly twelve pounds, significantly larger than the ‘normal’ award more frequently seen. In fine condition. Since its inception in 1961, fewer than one hundred people have been inducted into the Hall of Fame—including the likes of Gary Cooper, John Wayne, and Roy Rogers. Allen was a film actor, singer, and songwriter known as the ‘Arizona Cowboy,’ whose contributions included the narration of many Disney nature and Western film productions, starring roles in several B-Westerns during the 1950s, and a number of hit country songs. A positively exquisite award embodying the spirit of Allen’s career in Western entertainment.
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Hollywood Costumes & Props
The singing Munchkin’s screen-worn costume
3181 Wizard of Oz Munchkin Costume: Joseph Koziel Estimate $6,000 - 8,000 Joseph Koziel’s screen-worn Munchkin costume from the classic 1939 film Wizard of Oz, consisting of caramel-brown cotton-wool flannel pants with an attached off-white undershirt. The costume closes in the back with its original hook-and-loop fasteners and the wardrobe tag, notated “Joseph Koziel,” is sewn into a seam in the pants. Black stirrups are attached to the ends of the pant legs to hold them in place. An MGM identification label with a property receipt number is attached to the undershirt. In very good condition, with some moth holes to the pants. Accompanied by a wardrobe test still of Koziel wearing the costume and a certificate of authenticity from Startifacts. Despite the MGM costumers having to dress over one hundred Munchkins, no two Munchkin Villagers had exactly the same appearance. Koziel is somewhat unique amongst the Munchkins, as he was one of just two of the actors to have their voice actually used in the production—the other Munchkin voices were dubbed by voice artists who did not appear on screen. Regarding the death of the Wicked Witch of the East, Koziel can be heard singing the line, ‘We thank you very sweetly for doing it so neatly,’ to which fellow Munchkin Frank Cucksey responds, ‘You killed her so completely that we thank you very sweetly.’ A rarely offered Munchkin costume from one of cinema’s all-time classics.
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Hayworth’s gown from My Gal Sal
3182 Rita Hayworth’s Dress from My Gal Sal Estimate $3,000 - 5,000 Rita Hayworth’s gorgeous strapless bustier dress from the 1942 film My Gal Sal, made of beautiful aubergine purple brocade fabric and decorated with gray tulle netting on the back. A small tag is sewn inside with the ink notation, “R. Hayworth,” and a stamp, “32837.” Sleeves were later altered and the originally bright blue fabric has faded. Fraying and cuts to the inner lining, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a glossy 10 x 8 still from the film showing Hayworth with co-star Vincent Mature, a 10.25 x 14 magazine ad, and a My Gal Sal insert poster (14 x 36). My Gal Sal became one of the most successful 20th Century Fox films of 1942, and earned an Oscar for Best Art Direction—Interior Decoration for its stunning designs portrayed in Technicolor. An elegant and absolutely exquisite gown from one of Hollywood’s timeless beauties. The James Collings Collection.
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Natalie’s screen-worn jacket from The Great Race
3183 Natalie Wood’s Jacket from the Great Race Estimate $1,500 - 2,000 Natalie Wood’s screen-worn jacket from her role as Maggie Dubois in the 1965 award-winning Warner Bros. comedy The Great Race. The bright red military-style jacket features ornate yellow braided trim and brass fasteners. A Warner Bros. Pictures costume label is sewn inside the armpit area of the right sleeve, reading: “Natalie Wood, Dbl., 5-Uniform Coat.” In fine condition, with general expected wear. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from the 2003 sale of material from the collection of Debbie Reynolds and a framed vintage still of Wood wearing the jacket. This handsome jacket was created by renowned costume designers Donfeld and Edith Head as one of the nineteen wardrobe changes for Wood’s character during the film. In his review of The Great Race, noted critic Leonard Maltin wrote that Wood ‘never looked better,’ a sentiment shared by her sister, Lana Wood. A wonderful, attractive piece of cinematic history.
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3184 Natalie Wood’s MGM Mannequin Form Estimate $800 - 1,200 Dressmaker’s costume form used in creating Wood’s wardrobe for her MGM films, measuring 29˝ tall and covered in muslin cloth, with pencil notations throughout indicating various measurements. Ink notations to the right shoulder and back of the neck read “MGM,” and “Natalie Wood, Sept ’59,” is written in an unidentified hand above the left breast in ink. Scattered staining and soiling, otherwise fine condition.
3185 Natalie Wood’s Veil from Brainstorm Estimate $600 - 800 N a t a l i e Wo o d ’ s screen-worn veil from her role as Karen Brace in the 1983 film Brainstorm. The veil consists of an elegant eight-foot long train made of white tulle netting, decorated with lace around the edges and applique lace flowers; the train is attached to a simple silken cap with a French comb inside. Some small holes and tears, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of provenance on Paramount Pictures letterhead, in full: “This wedding veil was worn by Natalie Wood in her final movie, ‘Brainstorm.’ It was used in the scene where her ex-husband (Christopher Walken) gives her a tape of his memories.” Also includes two stills from the scene in which Wood can be seen wearing this veil.
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Lavish ‘Flying Elvis’ jumpsuit
3186 Honeymoon in Vegas Flying Elvis Costume Estimate $3,000 - 5,000
Dazzling jumpsuit from one of the flying Elvis impersonators in the 1992 film Honeymoon in Vegas, intricately beaded and embroidered throughout with eagle designs on both the front and back. Several of the ‘beads’ are actually special effect light-emitting diodes wired into the costume, which retains a switch sewn inside the chest area labeled “16 May 92,” and nine-volt battery clips wired into the pant legs. An NBC costume tag is sewn inside the back, notated in ink, “P. Hemenway.”
Pat Hemenway was credited as a member of the skydiving team for the film. In fine condition, with general wear from use; lights currently work intermittently but could likely be fully restored. Originates from the collection of Nicolas Cage’s manager Gerry Harrington; the Academy Award-winning actor headlined this film and has a well-known relationship with both Las Vegas and Elvis Presley. Cage received the Best Actor Oscar for his performances in Leaving Las Vegas and Wild at Heart, both of which feature Cage performing the King’s songs; he was also married to Elvis’s only child, Lisa Marie Presley, from 2002-2004. A great piece of movie history with an iconic Elvis Las Vegas design, rendered particularly relevant as a musical stage interpretation of Honeymoon in Vegas has just opened on Broadway.
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Pop Culture & Art
Jackie’s elegant black satin Dior clutch
3187 Jacqueline Kennedy’s Dior Clutch Estimate $15,000 - 20,000 Jacqueline Kennedy’s personally-owned and -used black satin fold-over clutch by Christian Dior, measuring 8.75 x 7, featuring a snap closure with two expanding interior compartments and a pocket on the reverse. The front flap is elegantly decorated with a bow, and “Christian Dior” is stamped in gold on the front of the pocket inside. Scattered soiling to front flap in inner compartments, a frayed area on the front from rubbing against the metal snap fastener, and general wear from frequent use, otherwise fine condition. These shoes originate from the estate of Officer James H. Boyer, Sr., who served on the US Capitol police force beginning in 1949. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from a descendent of Boyer, in part: “While continuing to serve on the Capitol police force, Boyer became a personal driver for the Kennedy family, often being called on at late hours, and was employed by Jackie Kennedy as a handyman at the Kennedy’s Georgetown home. Once, while she was clearing her closet, Jackie offered Boyer some of her worn shoes and handbags to give to his wife. This black satin clutch purse with ‘Christian Dior’ stamped in gold is one of those gifts.” With superior provenance this gorgeous clutch purse by an iconic designer is the epitome of Jackie Kennedy’s classic style as one of America’s greatest fashion icons of the era.
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Copiously annotated manuscript for the 1959 Capote-Avedon collaboration 3188 Observations Original Manuscript Annotated by Capote and Avedon Estimate $30,000 - 40,000 One-of-a-kind pre-production working draft manuscript for the coffee table book Observations by Truman Capote and Richard Avedon, published in 1959 by Simon and Schuster, 9.75 x 13.75, 84 pages, featuring affixed 11.5 x 7.5 page layouts of Avedon’s photography inside, copiously notated in red pencil by Avedon, with Capote’s commentary written throughout in thin pencil. The front cover features Capote’s handwritten address, “Truman Capote, 70 Willow Street, Brooklyn Heights, N. Y., Triangle 5-03-88,” with “Observations” painted in large block letters. Following the title page is an introductory page for Avedon, on which the photographer penned a lengthy note to Capote: “Truman—Please don’t show this to Cecil. It means a great deal to me what he thinks of it and I couldn’t bear for him to see it in this half state. Dick.” Avedon is most likely referring to Capote’s close friend, the accomplished photographer and designer Cecil Beaton. An early page features Avedon’s images of John Huston and Alfred Hitchcock, with Capote writing below (in part): “John Huston, who seems to think he’s Ernest Hemingway…because in the quality of his work, the themes he prefers to handle…never made a film did not have the basic story of his first directorial success ‘The Maltese Falcon.’” Unlike what is shown here, the published book featured an enormous image of Huston on the left side with Hitchcock much smaller on the right. In 1953, Capote collaborated with Huston on the screenplay for Beat the Devil, a parody of his own Maltese Falcon starring Humphrey Bogart, Jennifer Jones, and Gina Lollobrigida. Another page features an image of Marilyn Monroe on the left side with placeholder text on the right, labeled below in blue ballpoint by Capote, “The Divine Slob—sloppy as a banana split.” In the right margin, Capote wrote in pencil: “M. M.—A
bit of a slob; one would hate to live in the same house. Always late…Has the orphan mentality: wants to please everyone. Hair a mess. Her black dress with the sliding shoulder straps.” The next page features a series of Avedon’s sequential images of Monroe spinning around, prominently annotated at the top by the photographer: “This spread will probably be of Lena instead of Monroe.” Despite Capote’s harsh criticisms of Monroe, he was one of her close friends and included a tribute to her in his essay entitled ‘A Beautiful Child,’ which was later collected in Music for Chameleons. It is also said that Capote would have preferred that Monroe, rather than Audrey Hepburn, be cast as Holly Golightly in the screen adaptation of his novella Breakfast at Tiffany’s. On a page lacking any photos, Capote comments on actresses and American popular culture: “Miss Mary Martin—of late playing the ‘national institution’ angle a bit too much. Nothing is duller than an institution, though nothing is safer. The Helen Hayes of the sing-stage. To be a national institution is, very perhaps, a desirable status; the fact remains, institutions are dull: and so, dear Mary Martin, why not unlock those chains and dance forth? We don’t really need a Martha Washington nor even a Helen Hayes of the sing-stage; And dammit, whoever told you we did—was it Ethel Merman?—ought to be horse-whipped.” Continued on page 86
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Image above: Close-up of Capote’s writing about Marilyn Monroe
Continued from page 85 On a similar page, headed “Bananas and Mamas—’The melancholy of performing animals,’” Capote writes a few quotes: “According to Aristotle, ‘Comedy is an imitation of men worse than average; however, worse, however, not as regards any and every kind of fault, but only as regards one particular kind, the Ridiculous, which is a species of the Ugly. The Ridiculous may be defined as a mistake or deformity.’” One of Capote’s longest comments comes on the page featuring two portraits of writer W. Somerset Maugham, in part: “Maugham—As a writer: always popular, but never fashionable. As a man, unnatural. The coldness of conquered shyness.” In the right margin, Capote writes a lengthy passage from Maugham’s A Writer’s Notebook. As a fellow writer, Maugham was always very complimentary of Capote’s work—in response to Capote’s first novel, Other Voices, Other Rooms, Maugham proclaimed him as ‘the hope of modern literature’ and respected him as ‘a stylist of the first quality.’ Another page features two photos of Ezra Pound, one of T. S. Eliot, and a blank square area drawn by Capote and labeled “Aldous Huxley.” Below the Pound pictures, Capote writes: “The old bull bellows; and shuts his eyes to hide a madness seen,” adding “Eliot his protege” above. Below the Eliot photo, Capote observes: “An American who immigrated to England; an Englishman who emigrated to America; and both thriving, it would seem, on what the other refused.” Others depicted throughout include Katharine Hepburn, Jacqueline Kennedy, Marella Agnelli, Buster Keaton, Humphrey
Bogart, Louis Armstrong, Frank Lloyd Wright, Marianne Moore, Rene Clair, Jean Cocteau, Marian Anderson, Marcel Duchamp, Dovima, and Jacques Cousteau. A three-page typed letter from Avedon to Capote is affixed at the end, with his signature clipped off but several pencil corrections in his hand. It is an intimately personal statement on his art, in part: “I’m very lucky to have found photography as I am inarticulate in every way but with a camera. With a Rolleiflex I can say everything I feel. There isn’t a picture in the book that isn’t an expression of a feeling or an opinion… To me there is nothing that can happen to a face that isn’t extraordinary and beautiful because it is part of the whole human thing. Dinenson and Maugham are beautiful on a level way above Audrey. The smile from the corner of Maugham’s mouth down puts anything on Jackie Kennedy’s face right out of business…I hate photographing the young. Nothing shows on their faces. Nothing has happened.” He later added a second portion, in part: “Phyliss Jackson at MCA has spoken about the little type at the bottom to Simon and Schuster and the contract is being drawn up.” In overall very good to fine condition, with expected wear from production use. This was Avedon’s first published book, the culmination of a collaborative effort between Avedon, Capote, and designer Alexey Brodovitch in 1945. Today it is considered one of the pillars of 20th century photographic literature, an iconic and essential work. As an original manuscript annotated by two of America’s definitive artistic figures of the 20th century, this working draft of Observations is a truly extraordinary and culturally important piece.
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Vibrant original 1963 ‘Crying Girl’ Litho 3189 Roy Lichtenstein ‘Crying Girl’ Lithograph Estimate $4,000 - 6,000 Vivid offset colored lithograph, 22.75 x 17, of Lichtenstein’s ‘Crying Girl.’ Printed by Colorcraft, New York, and published by NYC’s Leo Castelli Gallery, 1963. Desirable original litho has the Castelli Gallery envelope information on the reverse and is postmarked September 26, 1963. In fine condition, with some slight loss of ink along a single black fold line. This litho was used as a two-fold mailer to promote the artist’s private gallery showing which included this—one of his most recognizable works—and ran from September 28, to October 24, 1963.
Gorgeous print of Warhol’s Marilyn
3190 Andy Warhol Signed Print Estimate $2,500 - 3,000 Huge and colorful 36 x 36 print of Warhol’s “Marilyn Monroe,” signed in black felt tip. Rolled and in fine condition, with some scattered light edge dings and creases, and light overall irregular adhesion to signature, but still completely legible. A fantastic oversized piece of one of Warhol’s most famous, and instantly recognizable subjects. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA.
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Warhol 1971 British Tate Gallery poster 3192 Andy Warhol Original Marilyn Monroe Exhibition Poster Estimate $800 - 1,200 Original Andy Warhol exhibition poster (Tate Gallery, 1971). British poster (20 x 30). Featuring an iconic image of Warhol’s silkscreened Marilyn, the poster was used to advertise his exhibition at the Tate Gallery, which took place from February 17 to March 28, 1971. Rolled and in fine condition, with some expected handling wear including a slight 4.5” horizontal crease to the upper left white background (affecting nothing), overall the presentability of this example is fantastic. The UK’s Tate Gallery houses ‘Marilyn Diptych,’ one of Warhol’s most famous works.
3193 Andy Warhol Signed Book Estimate $400 - 600 Signed book: Andy Warhol: Portraits of the 70s. First edition. NY: Random House, 1979. Hardcover with dust jacket, 8.75 x 9.5, 141 pages. Signed on the half-title page in black felt tip. In fine condition, with moderate haloing to the signature and general slight wear to the dust jacket.
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3194 James Rosenquist ‘For Love’ Signed Serigraph Estimate $2,000 - 3,000 Color limited edition 26.5 x 32.25 serigraph entitled ‘For Love,’ numbered 90/200, depicting a ‘pop art’ layering of images like a hand and fish, signed in pencil along the lower edge, “James Rosenquist.” Rolled and in fine condition, with a trivial area of discoloration to lower right and slight scattered soiling to lower portion.
3195 Allan D’Arcangelo ‘Landscape III’ Signed Screenprint Estimate $600 - 800 Color limited edition 29.75 x 39.75 screenprint entitled ‘Landscape III,’ numbered 90/200, depicting a pair of street signs, signed in pencil in the lower right by the artist, “Allan D’Arcangelo, 1965.” Rolled and with slight scattered soiling, creasing, and dampstaining, otherwise fine condition.
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3196 John Wesley ‘Dream of Unicorns’ Signed Screenprint Estimate $2,000 - 3,000 Unusual limited edition ‘pop art’ by John Wesley, screenprint, 38.25 x 28.25, entitled ‘Dream of Unicorns,’ depicting a trio of rhinoceros and a bikinied woman, numbered 90/200, signed in pencil along the blue border by the artist, “John Wesley, ‘65.” In fine condition, with slight toning to borders, a trivial area of surface loss and discoloration to lower left, and two small spots of discoloration to the body (none detracting from the wonderfully eccentric artwork).
3197 Allen Jones ‘Janet is Wearing’ Signed Lithograph Estimate $600 - 800 Striking limited edition 18.75 x 23.5 lithograph entitled ‘Janet Is Wearing,’ numbered 90/200, depicting several legs in motion below a pleated skirt, signed in pencil in the lower right by the artist, “Allen Jones, 65.” Rolled and with areas of light dampstaining along the left edge, otherwise fine condition.
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Arthur K. Miller An artist from York Beach, Maine, Arthur K. Miller’s paintings are collected internationally and have graced the covers of many publications, with some having been featured in a one-man show at the National Baseball Hall of Fame for more than five years. In this series of banners, he utilized mixed media on raw canvas in a ‘faux-antique’ style developed to capture the essence of true pop cultural artifacts—the sort stowed away in attic trunks and farmhouse lofts in days gone by, lying in wait to be rediscovered today. Miller’s banner paintings are scheduled for a San Francisco gallery exhibition scheduled for later this year.
3198 Humphrey Bogart Original Banner Art
3199 Frank Sinatra Original Banner Art
Estimate $600 - 800
Estimate $600 - 800
Fabulous original painting done by artist Arthur K. Miller, mixed media on canvas, 24.5 x 54.5, depicting Bogart as gunslinging thief Roy Earle in the film High Sierra, with text reading: “Humphrey Bogart in High Sierra, with Ida Lupino.” Intentionally distressed for vintage appeal, signed in the lower border by Miller with his last name, and signed again on the reverse edge in black felt tip, “Arthur K. Miller, 2013.” Rolled and in fine condition.
Impressive original painting done by artist Arthur K . M i l l e r, mixed media on canvas, 28.5 x 55, featuring a classic portrait of Sinatra in the center, with text reading: “Tommy Dorsey presents Frank Sinatra, In Person!” Intentionally distressed for vintage appeal, signed in the portrait by Miller with his last name, and signed again on the reverse edge in black felt tip, “Arthur K. Miller, 2013.” Rolled and in fine condition.
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3200 John Lennon Original Banner Art Estimate $600 - 800 Gorgeous original painting done by artist Arthur K. Miller, mixed media on canvas, 31 x 49.5, featuring an immaculate close-up portrait of Lennon in his prime. Intentionally distressed for vintage appeal, signed in the lower border by Miller with his last name, and signed again on the reverse edge in black felt tip, “Arthur K. Miller, 2013.” Rolled and in fine condition.
3202 I Love Lucy Artwork by Charles Fazzino Estimate $600 - 800 Extraordinary limited edition 3D artwork by artist Charles Fazzino, 14.75 x 24, numbered 63/100, entitled ‘For the Love of Lucy,’ detailed collage commemorating the 50th anniversary of the I Love Lucy show, with various text and image cutouts representing notable moments of the program. Signed in the bottom right border in white ink by the artist. Expertly matted and framed with an additional 3D image honoring the show’s 50th anniversary to an overall size of 25 x 39. In fine condition.
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3203 Elvis Pop Art by Ronnie Wood Estimate $1,000 - 1,500 Impressive limited edition screenprint by Rolling Stone guitarist and artist Ronnie Wood, entitled ‘Elvis I,’ 21.75 x 30, numbered 140/150, displaying nine images of Elvis Presley in a ‘pop art’ Andy Warhol style. Signed in the bottom right in white pencil. Framed to an overall size of 34 x 41. In fine condition.
3204 Steve Kaufman Pop Art Signed by Muhammad Ali Estimate $1,000 - 1,500 Brilliant original artwork by artist Steve Kaufman, mixed media on canvas, 50 x 45, from the 1995 Olympic Series, entitled ‘The Greatest,’ depicting a ‘pop art’ collage of Cassius Clay during his gold medal-winning run at the 1960 Olympics in Rome, signed in gold paint, “Muhammad Ali aka Cassius Clay.” Also initialed on the reverse by the artist, “S. K.,” with the notation “13/50 AP.” and Framed to an overall size of 53.25 x 48.5. In fine condition, with slight scattered creasing and a pair of chips to the paint.
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3205 Marilyn Monroe Pop Art by Allison Lefcort Estimate $600 - 800 Cool and sultry original painting by artist Allison Lefcort, acrylic on canvas, 15.75 x 15.75, depicting a ‘pop art’ portrayal of Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe. Signed in silver paint pen, vertically along the lower left by the artist, “Alli Lefcort.” Matted and framed to an overall size of 24.75 x 24.75. In fine condition.
3206 John Lennon Pop Art by Allison Lefcort
3207 Mickey Mouse Pop Art by Allison Lefcort
Estimate $600 - 800
Estimate $600 - 800
Bright and bold original artwork by painter Allison Lefcort, acrylic on canvas, 16 x 16, depicting a ‘pop art’ portrait of iconic Beatles songwriter John Lennon. Signed in silver paint pen, in the lower right by the artist, “Alli Lefcort.” In fine condition.
Vibrant original painting by Allison Lefcort, acrylic on canvas, 16 x 16, depicting a ‘pop art’ portrayal of the iconic Walt Disney character, Mickey Mouse. Signed in silver paint pen, in the lower left by Lefcort, “Alli Lefcort.” In fine condition.
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Classic Snoopy sketch 3208 Charles Schulz Signed Snoopy Sketch Estimate $1,000 - 2,000 Original signed felt tip sketch of Snoopy sitting in grass, drawn by Schulz on a white 8.5 x 11 sheet, signed in black felt tip, “Schulz.” In fine condition, with a pair of faint horizontal creases and an unobtrusive spot of light dampstaining to the upper right side. Accompanied by a letter of transmittal from Edna Poehner, Schulz’s personal secretary, on the cartoonist’s personal letterhead, dated September 10, 1998. A desirable and boldly signed Snoopy sketch with great, seldom-seen provenance. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA.
Original Lantz painting of Woody 3209 Walter Lantz Woody Woodpecker Oil Painting Estimate $2,000 - 3,000 Incredible uncommon original painting by Walter Lantz, oil painting on canvas, 10.5 x 13.5, depicting Woody Woodpecker in a birch tree forest. Painting is signed in black paint in the lower left, “Walter Lantz.” Reverse of the canvas also bears an affixed ‘Walter Lantz Happy Art’ label and a Lantz copyright stamp. Ornately matted and framed to an overall size of 18 x 21. In fine condition. A phenomenal close-up painting of Lantz’s most famous character. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA.
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Rare ‘Father of Country Music’ Archive 3210 Jimmie Rodgers Collection Estimate $10,000 - 20,000 Incredibly diverse archive of material related to Rodgers’s life and musical career, totaling approximately 90 items, including letters, fabric, souvenir programs, newspaper clippings, and several signed and unsigned photos of the country music star and members of both the Rodgers and Bozeman families. The collection is highlighted by a vintage matte-finish 7.25 x 9 Victor Records publicity photo of Rodgers wearing a bowtie and boater hat, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To my dear little Aunt Dara, from your nephew with lots of love, Jimmie Rodgers,” matted and framed to 9.5 x 11.25. Additionally highlighted by a trio of ALSs, signed “James” and “James Rodgers.” The first, one page, 6 x 8, dated October 12, 1913; letter to Uncle Tom, in full (spelling and grammar retained): “We are making a little money and having a good time to. I thing we will be in [Birmingham] Ala Saturday one time I hope all is well, tell all I said helo.”The second, one page, 4.75 x 7, postmarked May 2, 1911; letter to Aunt Dara, in part: “You are well I hope. I will be down there during the fair, and I might stay up to the house sister and I are well how are you all and tell Talmage to write to me how is he. Well I will close I have got to eat supper at 6. Answer soon.” The third, three pages, 7.75 x 4.75, postmarked January 7, 1928; letter to Dara, in part: “I know I have been slow about writing to you but I have been going from place to place, and haven’t had time to write…and I am going to send your $10.00 dollars soon as I can possibly get it, but aunt Dara I
have had to pawn my watch to get money to eat on. I have a very good job working between Delta Point La and Shreveport but having a hard time oh my…well aunt Dara I am going to stop, this train is running so blooming fast I cant hardly write as it is. Write me real soon and if you can spare $5.00 please send it to me.” The first two letters are nicely double-matted and framed with a nameplate, an image of Rodgers with two thumbs up, and the original mailing envelope to an overall size of 18 x 21; and the third is matted and framed with the cover from Rodgers’s My Rowdy & Rough Ways album and the original mailing envelope to an overall size of 22.25 x 22.25. Of additional note is a pair of scarce signed books: Goodrich’s New First School Reader (1864) and The Elementary SpellingBook (1841), both 4.25 x 6.75, respectively signed on the inside of the front (Goodrich) and back (Elementary) covers in black ink, “Jimmie Rodgers.” Each book is individually presented in a 12.25 x 8.25 picture box with nameplates affixed to the viewing glass and soft lining to the interior. Despite the fragile state of each book, Rodgers’s signatures remain bold and clear. A red and white polka-dotted bandana, 15.25 x 15.75, personally-owned and –worn by Jimmie Rodgers; accompanied by a 2001 handwritten letter of provenance from Rodgers’s second cousin, Anne Shine Landrum. Remainder of lot includes various Bozeman and Rodgers family correspondence and photos, including a wonderful 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Jimmie and his two brothers, Walter and Talmage. This incredible compendium of rare Rodgers memorabilia and intimate family keepsakes would make for a unique and instant focal point in any country music collection. In overall very good condition. The James Collings Collection.
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The ‘Rhapsody in Blue’ composer 3212 George Gershwin Signed Photograph Estimate $2,000 - 2,500 Stunning vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 Mishkin portrait of Gershwin, signed and inscribed in the lower border in fountain pen, “To Mildred—All the best, from George Gershwin, Apr. 28, 1934.” In fine condition, with a speck of re-colored surface loss to the upper left background area. A handsome image of this most desirable jazz composer.
3213 Bandleaders Signed Photographs Estimate $200 - 400 Six glossy 7 x 8.25 head-and-shoulders portraits of bandleaders, each signed and inscribed in ink or ballpoint, including: Harry James, Eddy Duchin, Eddy Howard, Charles Spivak, Sammy Kaye, and Hoagy Carmichael. Matted and framed to an overall size of 29 x 24. In overall very good to fine condition, with scattered creases (substantial creases to the Howard photo). The James Collings Collection.
3214 Andrews Sisters Signed Photograph Estimate $200 - 400 Lovely vintage glossy 9 x 7.25 photo of the Andrews Sisters, signed in fountain pen, “Maxene Andrews,” “Patty Andrews,” and “LaVerne Andrews.” Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 15.75 x 14.25. In fine condition, with the Maxene signature a shade light. The James Collings Collection.
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3215 Jimmy and Tommy Dorsey Signed Photographs Estimate $200 - 400 Two vintage photos of the famous Dorsey brothers: glossy 7.25 x 8.5 image of Jimmy posing with his clarinet, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Irwin, Best Wishes, Jimmy Dorsey” and then below, “and a Merry Christmas”; and a 7.75 x 8.75 portrait of Tommy wearing a suit and tie, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Irwin, Sincerely, Tommy Dorsey.” Both photos are double-matted and framed to respective sizes of 13 x 14.25 and 14 x 16. In overall fine condition, with a diagonal crease to the lower left of the Jimmy photo. The James Collings Collection.
3216 Frank Sinatra Signed Photograph Estimate $1,000 - 1,500 Fabulous vintage glossy 8 x 10.25 publicity photo of a dapper, young Sinatra, signed in fountain pen, “Sincerely, Frank Sinatra.” In fine condition, with trivial creasing to upper edge. An especially attractive and less common, uninscribed example. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA.
3217 Glenn Miller Signed Photograph and Letter Estimate $200 - 400 Two items: a TLS, one page, 4.25 x 7.5, July 29, 1944. Letter to Harry Carey, in part: “I’m sorry to inform you that the United States Army does not permit the distribution of photographs of its officers”; and a vintage glossy 8.75 x 7.25 image of Miller posing with his trombone, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Irwin, Sincerely, Glenn Miller.” Both are double-matted and framed to respective sizes of 11.5 x 21 and 16 x 14.5. Matted below the TLS is an identical image of the signed photo, featuring a quote and preprinted signature. Slight scattered surface marks to the signed photo, and two tears to the letter, otherwise overall fine condition. The James Collings Collection.
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Luke the Drifter’s ‘Men with Broken Hearts’
3218 Hank Williams Signed Record Estimate $2,000 - 3,000 American singer-songwriter (1923–1953) known for his tremendous influence on country and folk music. Scarce 78 rpm MGM record for ‘Men with Broken Hearts,’ signed on the label in ink, “Best wishes, Hank Williams.” Attractively double-matted and framed with a portrait of Williams to an overall size of 17 x 28. In fine condition, with a few scratches to the record and label and the signature a shade light. This record was released in 1951 under the pseudonym Luke the Drifter, which Williams began using the previous year for his religious recordings. These songs were characterized by an unusual narrative vocal style rather than singing, and Williams had adopted the alias so as not to hurt the marketability of his name. Although ‘Luke the Drifter’ was supposed to be anonymous, Williams often performed some of the material. A highly desirable, scarce format from the country-western legend. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA and a full letter of authenticity from Roger Epperson/REAL. The James Collings Collection.
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3219 Bill Haley and His Comets Signed Photograph Estimate $400 - 600 Fantastic vintage glossy 7.5 x 8.75 photo of Haley and His Comets, signed in ballpoint by Bill Haley, Johnny Grande, Billy Williamson, Marshall Lytle, Dick Richards, and Joey Ambrose, with one adding “To Peggy.” Published by James J. Kriegsmann of New York. Matted and framed to an overall size of 15.75 x 17. In fine condition. The James Collings Collection.
Bopper sings the blues: “Memories got me felling way down low” 3220 Big Bopper Handwritten Lyrics Estimate $1,000 - 1,200 Stage name of J. P. Richardson (1930–1959) whose big voice and exuberant personality made him an early rock and roll star. He tragically died in a plane crash along with fellow musicians Buddy Holly and Ritchie Valens. Handwritten lyrics, unsigned, one lined page, 3.25 x 6.5, no date. The Big Bopper pens the lyrics to an apparently unpublished song entitled “Dim Dim Lights, (Music Soft & Slow).” In part (spelling and grammar retained): “Dim, Dim Lights Music soft & slow / Memories got me felling [sic] way down low / People around me / a laughin and a dancing / But I keep thinking / of Past romancing.” Handsomely double-matted and framed with two images to an overall size of 15.25 x 22. In fine condition. Although this song went unrecorded, it was probably inspired by—or served as the inspiration for—early rock and roller Bill Haley’s 1955 hit, ‘Dim, Dim the Lights, (I Want Some Atmosphere).’ A very bold, clean example of the Big Bopper’s songwriting talents. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA and a full letter of authenticity from Roger Epperson/REAL. The James Collings Collection.
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The unpublished songs of J. P. Richardson
3222 Big Bopper Lyrics and Signed Document Estimate $2,000 - 3,000 Two outstanding items: a DS, signed “J. P. Richardson,” two pages, 6.75 x 13.25, December 11, 1958. An agreement between the Big Bopper Music Company and Ann Matthews, Millie Wright, and J. P. Richardson, transferring the publishing rights to an “unpublished original work…now entitled, ‘Top Gun.’” Signed at the conclusion in ballpoint by Matthews, Wright, and Richardson, and countersigned by William G. Hall of the Big Bopper Music Company; and handwritten lyrics, unsigned, one lined page, 3.25 x 6.5, no date. The Big Bopper pens the lyrics to an apparently unpublished song entitled “Jealousy.” In part (spelling and grammar retained): “The meanest man in the whole wide world / Couldn’t be as mean as me / Cause I broke the heart of the one I loved / On account of Jealousy.” Double-matted and framed together with a photo and nameplate to an overall size of 31 x 22. In overall fine condition. The ‘day the music died’—Big Bopper’s fatal crash—came on February 3, 1959, less than two months after signing this document. It seems that neither ‘Top Gun’ nor ‘Jealousy’ were ever recorded. A poignant reminder of what could have been. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA and a full letter of authenticity from Roger Epperson/REAL. The James Collings Collection.
3223 Carl Perkins Handwritten and Signed Lyrics Estimate $400 - 600 Souvenir handwritten lyrics, one page, 8.75 x 11, signed at the conclusion, “Written by Carl Perkins, (March 15th 1955).” Perkins pens the lyrics to his hit “Honey Don’t.” In part: “Well, how come you say you will when you won’t / You tell me that you do baby when you don’t / Put your arms around me let me know how it feels / Tell the truth now is love real / But uh-uh Honey Don’t.” Handsomely suede-matted and framed with a 45 rpm record of the song to an overall size of 17 x 25.75. In fine condition. The James Collings Collection.
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3224 Beatles Second State Butcher Cover Estimate $400 - 600 The Beatles Yesterday and Today mono ‘second state’ butcher cover (Capitol, 1966). This ‘second state’ example features the revised ‘trunk cover’ paste over that Capitol Records used to fix the already printed album sleeves in response to public backlash. In very good condition, with tack holes to each corner, light rubbing, small separations at top and bottom edges, and a crack to the spine. The record is not included. Within days of releasing this miscellany of previous hits, Capitol recalled all copies in response to retailers’ negative reactions to the original macabre cover image: a photo of the four mop-tops dressed in butchers’ coats and draped with raw meat and doll parts. The recalled copies were ‘retrofitted’ with a new pictorial flat, pasted over the first, featuring an innocuous image of the boys posed around a steamer trunk.
3225 Beatles Butcher Cover Promo Poster Estimate $800 - 1,000 Original 18 x 22 Capitol Records promotional poster featuring the controversial Butcher cover for the Beatles’ 1966 album, Yesterday and Today. Rolled and in fine condition, with scattered surface marks and mild toning to edges.
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Unpublished 1964 photo of The Fab Four 3226 Beatles Oversized Photograph by Ian Wright Estimate $2,000 - 2,500 Marvelous and rare limited edition 19 x 19 gelatin silver photo of the Beatles standing in front of windows overlooking a harbor and hundreds of anxious fans, numbered 1/1, dated “August 9th, 1964, The Spa Theatre, Scarbrough, England,” and signed on the mat in the lower right by the photographer, Ian Wright. Cleanly matted and framed to an overall size of 21.25 x 31.5. In fine condition. A supremely sought-after and unpublished image of the group shortly after they returned home from their first American tour.
Trademark Hofner ‘violin’ bass signed in person
3227 Paul McCartney Signed Hofner Bass Guitar Estimate $5,000 - 6,000
Beautiful left-handed sunburst-finish Hofner ‘violin’ or ‘Cavern’ B-Bass HI-Series bass guitar, beautifully signed on the pearloid pickguard in black felt tip. In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from noted Beatles expert Frank Caiazzo, in which he writes, “This signature was obtained in person in 2004. Paul McCartney signed Hofner left handed bass guitars are very rare and also extremely desirable.”Also accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA and a full letter of authenticity from Roger Epperson/REAL.
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Limited edition 1/1 3228 Rolling Stones Oversized Photograph by Ian Wright Estimate $2,000 - 2,500 Tremendous limited edition 19.75 x 19.75 gelatin silver photo of the Rolling Stones relaxing in their dressing room, numbered 1/1, dated “September 20th, 1964, The Globe Theatre, Stockton–on–Tees, England,” and signed on the mount in the lower right by the photographer, Ian Wright. Nicely matted and framed with an original handbill for the above dated show to an overall size of 31.25 x 25.25. In fine condition. Produced from the original negative, this is a remarkably rare and early image of the Stones.
Superb Stones signed Telecaster 3229 Rolling Stones Signed Guitar Estimate $3,000 - 4,000 Wood-finish Fender Squier ‘telecasterstyle’ electric guitar, signed on the body in black felt tip by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, and on the white pickguard in blue felt tip by Ronnie Wood and Charlie Watts. In fine condition. Stones fully signed instruments are rather uncommon, with this being an exceptional example. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA and a full letter of authenticity from Roger Epperson/REAL.
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Pristine ‘Pearl’ signature 3230 Janis Joplin Signature Estimate $800 - 1,200 Green felt tip signature, “Janis Joplin,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. In fine condition. An exceptionally bold and desirable uninscribed example. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA and a full letter of authenticity from Roger Epperson/REAL.
The flamboyant pianist’s stage-worn floral suit 3232 Elton John’s Japanese Stage-worn Suit Estimate $3,000 - 4,000 Elton John’s personally-owned and stage-worn flashy silver velvet suit with floral patterns, made by noted fashion designer Yohji Yamamoto. The long coat features Yamamoto’s label sewn on to an inner pocket, stamped with “106-420-1-3,” and features mesh armpits presumably designed as a cooling mechanism for performing under hot stage lights. The pants are made of the same material with Yamamoto’s label sewn inside, with the tag reading, “Sample, P02-420-1-3.” In overall fine condition. Originally acquired from ‘Out of the Closet,’ a pop-up shop for the Elton John AIDS Foundation, in New York. Yamamoto, who is known for his avant-garde tailoring featuring Japanese design aesthetics, partnered with Elton John in 2003 to design the costumes for his Red Piano show in Las Vegas. A wonderful example of John’s splashy fashion sensibilities as a dazzling showman. Consignor notes that he witnessed Elton wearing this suit while performing at Manchester, New Hampshire’s Verizon Center.
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Fifty celebrities sign, including: Streisand, Britney, and Taylor Swift
3233 Guitar of Hope Estimate $4,000 - 6,000 Sunburst-finish Epiphone PR-150VS model six-string acoustic guitar, signed ink and felt tip on the front, back, and sides of the body, as well as the pickguard, by 50 musicians and entertainers, all in support of a family who experienced a personal battle with cancer. Signers are: Adam Levine, Adam Shankman, Alan Jackson, Amy Grant, Ariana Grande, Baby Face, Barbra Streisand, Big Time Rush, Blake Shelton, Brad Paisley, Britney Spears, Carlos Santana, Chris Mann, Christina Aguilera, Christina Millian, Ellen DeGeneres, Fergie, Gavin Rossdale, Gary LeVox, Gwen Stefani, Hilary Duff, Jason Aldean, Jay DeMarcus, Joe Don Rooney, Josh Duhamel, Josh Groban, Kathy Griffin, Kelly Clarkson, Kimberly Williams Paisley, K. T. Oslin, Miley Cyrus, Paula Abdul, Rachel DiPillo, Reba McEntire, Ronnie Dunn, Shakira, Sylvie Vartan, Taylor Swift, Usher, Vince Gill, and Glee cast members Chris Colfer, Darren Criss, Cheyenne Jackson, Adam Lambert, Jane Lynch, Kevin McHale, Mark Salling, Harry Shum, Jr., Jenna Ushkowitz, and Erinn Westbrook. In fine condition. Originally started with the hope of obtaining a few signatures to auction the guitar for the family, the effort quickly gained support and momentum through a close network of friends, associates, and the charity of the celebrities. The guitar is accompanied by a detailed narrative of the travels of the guitar, chronicling its journeys across the country from Nashville, Tennessee, Burbank, New York City, Beverly Hills, northern California, and a flight on Taylor Swift’s private jet. The narrative is composed by those who helped in obtaining the signatures, with each listing the signatures they personally acquired, and is also accompanied by 18 photos taken at the time of signing, including McEntire, Duff, DiPillo, Westbrook, Grande, Shelton, Fergie, and several Glee cast members. A one-of-a-kind offering, extensively documented, and generously signed for a worthy and personal cause. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA.
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AUCTION GENERAL GUIDELINES Conditions of Sale: Before you bid, you must read the Terms and Conditions of Sale, immediately preceding these pages. They represent a contract between RR Auction and you, and they contain important terms and conditions such as jurisdiction, payment terms, warranties and remedies. The Conditions of Sale are controlling over these general guidelines in the event of any conflicts between their respective terms. Estimate Prices: In addition to descriptive information, each item in the catalog sometimes includes a price range which reflects opinion as to the price expected at auction. In other instances, estimate prices can be obtained by calling RR Auction at (603) 732-4280. The Estimate Prices are based upon various factors including prices recently paid at auction for comparable property, condition, rarity, quality, history and provenance. Estimates are prepared well in advance of the sale and subject to revision. Estimates do not include the buyer’s premium or sales tax (see under separate heading). Reserves: The reserve is the minimum price the seller is willing to accept and below which a lot will not be sold. Owned or Guaranteed Property: RR Auction generally offers property consigned by others for sale at public auction; in very limited occasion, lots are offered that are the property of RR Auction. Buyer’s Premium and Sales Tax: 10. The Bidder acknowledges and agrees that a twenty-five percent (25%) buyer’s premium for the first $100,000 and twenty percent (20%) of any amount over will be added to the hammer price on all individual lots. RR Auction will only accept cash, check, money order, or wire. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, signed by RR Auction, payment in full is due within thirteen (13) calendar days of the auction or within twelve (12) calendar days of the invoice date, whichever is later. All purchases delivered to Massachusetts are subject to the Massachusetts 6.25% sales tax unless the purchaser possesses a Massachusetts sales tax exemption number. Before the Auction: You may attend pre-sale viewing for all of our auctions at no charge. All property to be auctioned is usually on view for several days prior to the sale. You are encouraged to examine lots thoroughly. You may also request condition reports (see below). RR Auction’s staff are available at viewings and by appointment. Contact Information: 5 Rt 101A, Suite 5 • Amherst, NH 03031 Local/International: 1-603-732-4280 Local/Int’l fax: 1-603-732-4288 Website: www.RRAuction.com Email bidding: Bid@RRAuction.com Hours of Operation: Office hours are Mon-Fri, 9 a.m. -5 p.m. eastern standard time; hours on the last night of the auction are dictated by the 30 Minute Rule (see below). Any item in the auction can be viewed in our offices during normal business hours. Please call to set up an appointment. You must acknowledge having read your agreement with all of the Terms and Conditions of Sale prior to your registration and prior to your bidding on any lot. Bidding Live Auction: Property is auctioned in consecutive numerical order, as it appears in the catalog. The auctioneer will accept bids from those present in the salesroom or absentee bidders participating by telephone, internet or by written bid left with RR Auction in advance of the auction. The auctioneer may also execute a bid on behalf of the consignor to protect the reserve, either by entering a bid in response to salesroom, telephone or absentee bids. Under no circumstances will the auctioneer place any bid on behalf of the consignor at or above the reserve. The auctioneer will not specifically identify bids placed on behalf of the consignor to protect the reserve. Maximum Bids – Internet Auction Only: To maximize your chance of winning, we strongly encourage the use of maximum bids. For example, assume an item you want currently has a high bid of $100. Your bid would then be $110 (10% over $100), and you could tell us, “I’d like a maximum bid of $242 for that item.” We will enter your bid at $110, and we will then bid for you until the lot reaches your
maximum of $242. If competitive bids only reach $148, you would win the item at $163—10% over the highest previous bid. To prevent tie bids, all maximum bids should be made in proper increments. Maximum bids are strictly confidential. Placing arbitrary, non-incremental bids on lots with prior maximum bids may result in these lots being sold for less than 10% above the under bidder’s bid. Bid Increments – Internet Auction Only: Bids on an item must raise the current high bid by at least 10% or at the discretion of the auctioneer. Checking Bids – Internet Auction Only: You can open, monitor, and/or raise bids as often as you wish. However, all bidding is governed by the 30 Minute Rule and extended bidding. Extended bidding always goes into effect at 6 pm on the last day of the auction. At 7 pm, the extended bidding ends and the 30 Minute Rule goes into effect. Callbacks – Internet Auction Only: RRAuction offers a callback service on auction night for any bidder who has the high bid on an item whose current bid is over $1,000 and who has placed a maximum bid. At your request, we will call you if your maximum bid is topped. We will need your correct telephone number(s) where you can be reached until the auction closes. Callbacks begin after 6 pm on auction night. You must request this service; it is not automatic. We make every effort to ensure that bidders who request a callback are contacted if outbid; however, we do not guarantee this service. Bidding - Internet Auction – Live Auction: To ensure proper registration, those Bidders intending to bid via the Internet must visit www.RRauction.com and register accordingly at least one full day prior to the actual auction. If you have questions about this feature, please call RR Auction well in advance of the auction. Winning bidders will be notified by RR Auction. RR Auction is not and cannot be responsible or liable for any problems, delays, or any other issues or problems resulting out of use of the Internet generally or specifically, including but not limited to transmission, execution or processing of bids. Bidding - Internet – Live Auction: During live Auctions, internet bids can be placed in real time through one or more of the following services: www.RRAuction.com, www.liveauctioneers.com, www.invaluable.com and www.icollector.com. On some occasions beyond the control of RR Auction, the bid software or the Internet itself may not physically keep up with the pace of the auction. In order to help avoid disappointment, RR Auction recommends placing a realistic absentee bid now. Since Invaluable and iCollector (hereinfafter referred to as “Third Party sites”) bids are not shown to RR Auction until RR Auction opens the lot on the floor, RR Auction treats those bids the same as floor or telephone bids. In most cases, however, the floor and/or telephone responds before the Third Party sites bid is presented, due to Live Internet bid software or Internet lag time, so for consistency it is RR Auction’ policy that floor bids and telephone bids are always considered first over Third Party sites bids with floor bids being considered before telephone bids. Also please note that all RR Auction lots purchased through the Third Party sites carry an additional Buyer’s Premium. RR Auction strongly urges the bidder to resolve any questions about these policies or their implementation PRIOR TO BIDDING. Successful Bids: The fall of the auctioneer’s hammer indicates the final bid. RR Auction will record the paddle number of the buyer. If your salesroom or absentee bid is successful, you will be notified after the sale by mailed or emailed invoice. Unsold Lots: If a lot does not reach the reserve, it is bought-in. In other words, it remains unsold and is returned to the consignor. The Auctioneer has the right to sell certain unsold items after the close of the Auction. Such lots shall be considered sold during the Auction and all these Terms and Conditions shall apply to such sales including but not limited to the Buyer’s Premium, return rights, and disclaimers. After the Auction - Payment: You are expected to pay for your purchases in full within thirteen (13) calendar days of the auction or within twelve (12) calendar days of the invoice date. (See Generally “Payment” §27 through 34 of the Term and Conditions of Sale). Shipping: After payment has been made in full, RR Auction may, as a service to buyers, arrange to have property packed, insured and shipped at your request and expense. For shipping information, please contact RR Auction at (603)
732-4280. In circumstances in which RR Auction arranges and bills for such services via invoice or credit card, we will also include an administration charge. Packages shipped internationally will have full value declared on shipping form. (See Generally “Delivery; Shipping; and Handling Charges” §36 and 37 of the Term and Conditions of Sale). At our discretion, some orders of high value may be sent via overnight or two-day service. Insurance is added to each invoice, with a minimum of $2 for the first $200 of value and 80¢ per $100 of value over $200. Oversized orders will have additional postage added to their invoices. Within the United States, rates for shipping and handling only are: $0–$100..........................................$10 $101–$500.......................................$15 $501–$1,000....................................$20 $1,001–$3,000.................................$35 $3,001–$10,000...............................$45 Over $10,000.................................$100 Additional Cataloging, Warranties and Disclaimers: NO WARRANTY, WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, IS MADE WITH RESPECT TO ANY DESCRIPTION CONTAINED IN THIS AUCTION OR ANY SECOND OPINE. Any description of the items or second opinion contained in this Auction is for the sole purpose of identifying the items for those Bidders who do not have the opportunity to view the lots prior to bidding, and no description of items has been made part of the basis of the bargain or has created any express warranty that the goods would conform to any description made by Auctioneer. Color variations can be expected in any electronic or printed imaging, and are not grounds for the return of any lot. Auctioneer is selling only such right or title to the items being sold as Auctioneer may have by virtue of consignment agreements on the date of auction and disclaims any warranty of title to the Property. Auctioneer disclaims any warranty of merchantability or fitness for any particular purposes. All images, descriptions, sales data, and archival records are the exclusive property of Auctioneer, and may be used by Auctioneer for advertising, promotion, archival records, and any other uses deemed appropriate. Release: In consideration of participation in the Auction and the placing of a bid, Bidder expressly releases Auctioneer, its officers, directors and employees, its affiliates, and its outside experts that provide second opinion, from any and all claims, cause of action, chose of action, whether at law or equity or any arbitration or mediation rights existing under the rules of any professional society or affiliation based upon the assigned description, or a derivative theory, breach of warranty express or implied, representation or other matter set forth within these Terms and Conditions of Auction or otherwise. In the event of a claim, Bidder agrees that such rights and privileges conferred therein are strictly construed as specifically declared herein; e.g., authenticity, gross cataloging error, etc. and is the exclusive remedy. Bidder, by non-compliance to these express terms of a granted remedy, shall waive any claim against Auctioneer. Some Property sold by Auctioneer are inherently dangerous e.g. firearms, and items that may be swallowed or ingested or may have latent defects all of which may cause harm to a person. Bidder accepts all risk of loss or damage from its purchase of these items and Auctioneer disclaims any liability whether under contract or tort for damages and losses, direct or inconsequential, and expressly disclaims any warranty as to safety or usage of any lot sold. Dispute Resolution and Arbitration Provision: Bidder and RR Auction agree that any agreements between the Bidder and RR Auction including but not limited to these Conditions of Sale are entered into in Boston Massachusetts, Suffolk County, which is where the agreements are to be performed and the auction to take place, no matter where Bidder is situated and no matter by what means or where Bidder was informed of the auction and regardless of whether catalogs, materials, or other communications were received by Bidder in another location. Both RR Auction and the Bidder agree that any disputes under these Conditions of Sale, the subject matter hereof, the entering into, or any aspect of the auction, shall be exclusively governed by Boston Massachusetts, Suffolk County law, and that any and all claims or actions shall be brought and maintained only in Boston Massachusetts, Suffolk County. THE PARTIES EXPRESSLY WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY. The Bidder hereby consents that any dispute shall be presented in confidential binding arbitration before a single selected Arbitrator selected by the American Arbitration Association. The Bidder and RR Auction herby agree that the dispute shall go to binding arbitration in accordance with the commercial rules of the
American Arbitration Association. The American Arbitration Association arbitration shall be conducted under the provisions of the Federal Arbitration Act and the Bidder consents to jurisdiction in The Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Any dispute, claim, cause of action must be brought within one (1) year of the alleged breach, default or misrepresentation or the claim is waived. After one (1) year, the Bidder hereby releases and discharges RR Auction from any and all legal, equitable, administrative and/or other claims, counterclaims, demands, setoffs, defenses, accounts, suits, debts, dues, actions, causes of action, proceedings, arbitrations, damages, executions, judgments, findings, controversies and disputes, whether known or unknown or suspected or unsuspected, whether in law or equity, that the Bidder have or may have had against RR Auction arising from or relating to any claim whatsoever. Both Bidder and RR Auction agree that these provisions are intended to be binding on all parties in the event of any dispute specifically including third party claims and cross-actions brought by either RR Auction or Bidder, and that absent such agreement, RR Auction would not permit Bidder to bid hereunder. Any violation of the terms of this Paragraph shall entitle RR Auction to reasonable attorney fees and litigation costs in addition to all other available remedies, all of which remain reserved. The Bidder hereby agrees that RR Auction shall be entitled to present these Conditions of Sale to a court in any jurisdiction other than set forth in this paragraph as conclusive evidence of the parties’ agreement, and the parties further agree that the court shall immediately dismiss any action filed in such jurisdiction. An award granted in arbitration is enforceable in any court of competent jurisdiction. The arbitrator’s award may be enforced in any court of competent jurisdiction. This agreement and any claims shall be determined and construed under Boston Massachusetts, Suffolk County law. Miscellaneous: Agreements between Bidders and consignors to effectuate a non-sale of an item at Auction, inhibit bidding on a consigned item to enter into a private sale agreement for said item, or to utilize the Auctioneer’s Auction to obtain sales for non-selling consigned items subsequent to the Auction, are strictly prohibited. If a subsequent sale of a previously consigned item occurs in violation of this provision, Auctioneer reserves the right to charge Bidder the applicable Buyer’s Premium and consignor a Seller’s Commission as determined for each auction venue and by the terms of the seller’s agreement. Acceptance of these Terms and Conditions qualifies Bidder as a client who has consented to be contacted by RR Auction in the future. In conformity with “do-not-call” regulations promulgated by the Federal or State regulatory agencies, participation by the Bidder is affirmative consent to being contacted at the phone number shown in his application and this consent shall remain in effect until it is revoked in writing. RR Auction may from time to time contact Bidder concerning sale, purchase, and auction opportunities available. Rules of Construction: Auctioneer presents properties in a number of collectible fields, and as such, specific venues have promulgated supplemental Terms and Conditions. Nothing herein shall be construed to waive the general Terms and Conditions of Auction by these additional rules and shall be construed to give force and effect to the rules in their entirety.
TERMINOLOGY Condition: Each item in the catalog is described with a statement of opinion indicating its overall condition. The condition of the items we offer generally falls into the following range: good—very good—fine—very fine. Treated as a scale of 1 to 4, good describes an item that has as many as several flaws, which are described in detail; very fine describes an item whose condition and appearance may be regarded as flawless and superior in every respect. Most of the items we offer are in fine condition, meaning that there are no serious flaws. While we make every effort to describe flaws that materially affect appearance and value, we generally do not specify minor or routine flaws, such as (but not limited to) pencil or secretarial notations, mailing folds to letters, normal aging to paper, or tiny bends or creases from normal handling. We encourage prospective bidders to examine the image(s) of each item closely and to contact us with specific inquiries regarding condition. Group Lots: In descriptions of group lots of two or more items, every effort is made to mention any obvious flaws. Bidders should note that condition for group lots is given as a general statement or range, and that specific flaws to single items within the group may be omitted in the interest of catalog space. Questions about group lots, or specific items within a group lot, should be addressed before the close of the auction to Sue Recks (Sue.Recks@RRAuction.com).
Matted and Framed: Many of the items offered for sale in our monthly auctions are described as matted and/or framed. We do not remove items from frames; the given dimensions of items housed in a frame and/or mat indicate sight size only. Photographs and other ephemera used with matted and framed items are not subject to description and condition statements, nor are they considered a reason for return. Condition refers only to the item and not the mat or frame. Our terms of return apply only to the item and not the matting and framing. Any item that is removed from the frame cannot be returned. Returns are only accepted when there is an authenticity question or the description of the item is incorrect. Abbreviations and Terms:
ALS - Autograph Letter Signed (a letter entirely handwritten and signed
by the given personality)
ANS - Autograph Note Signed (a shorter ALS) AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed DS - Document Signed
Endorsement - A signature on the reverse of a check, or a signature
on a document indicationg approval or further instructions
Ephemera - An unsigned item FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed (a letter in a secretary’s hand, but signed by the given personality)
Souvenir Typescript - An excerpt from a speech, book, film, etc. or an
account of an incident, typed by a collector and signed by the individual noted
SP - Signed Photograph
Sweet spot - The area on the baseball where the stitched lines are
closest together.
where Bidder is situated and no matter by what means or where Bidder was informed of the auction and regardless of whether catalogs, materials, or other communications were received by Bidder in another location. Both RR Auction and the Bidder agree that any disputes under these Conditions of Sale, the subject matter hereof, the entering into, or any aspect of the auction, shall be exclusively governed by Boston Massachusetts, Suffolk County law, and that any and all claims or actions shall be brought and maintained only in Boston Massachusetts, Suffolk County. THE PARTIES EXPRESSLY WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY. The Bidder hereby consents that any dispute shall be presented in confidential binding arbitration before a single selected Arbitrator selected by the American Arbitration Association. The Bidder and RR Auction herby agree that the dispute shall go to binding arbitration in accordance with the commercial rules of the American Arbitration Association. The American Arbitration Association arbitration shall be conducted under the provisions of the Federal Arbitration Act and the Bidder consents to jurisdiction in The Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Any dispute, claim, cause of action must be brought within one (1) year of the alleged breach, default or misrepresentation or the claim is waived. After one (1) year, the Bidder hereby releases and discharges RR Auction from any and all legal, equitable, administrative and/or other claims, counterclaims, demands, setoffs, defenses, accounts, suits, debts, dues, actions, causes of action, proceedings, arbitrations, damages, executions, judgments, findings, controversies and disputes, whether known or unknown or suspected or unsuspected, whether in law or equity, that the Bidder have or may have had against RR Auction arising from or relating to any claim whatsoever. Both Bidder and RR Auction agree that these provisions are intended to be binding on all parties in the event of any dispute specifically including third party claims and cross-actions brought by either RR Auction or Bidder, and that absent such agreement, RR Auction would not permit Bidder to bid hereunder. Any violation of the terms of this Paragraph shall entitle RR Auction to reasonable attorney fees and litigation costs in addition to all other available remedies, all of which remain reserved. The Bidder hereby agrees that RR Auction shall be entitled to present these Conditions of Sale to a court in any jurisdiction other than set forth in this paragraph as conclusive evidence of the parties’ agreement, and the parties further agree that the court shall immediately dismiss any action filed in such jurisdiction. An award granted in arbitration is enforceable in any court of competent jurisdiction. The arbitrator’s award may be enforced in any court of competent jurisdiction. This agreement and any claims shall be determined and construed under Boston Massachusetts, Suffolk County law.
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
RR Auction is in compliance, to the fullest extent possible, with Boston Massachusetts, Suffolk County procedures regarding the bonding of auctioneers.
Terms and Conditions of Sale
Auctioneer and Auction: 1. This Auction is presented by RR Auction, a d/b/a/ of R&R Auction Company, LLC, as identified with the applicable licensing information on the title page of the catalog or on the www.RRauction.com Internet site (the “Auctioneer”). The Auction is conducted under these Terms and Conditions of Sale and applicable state and local law. Announcements and corrections from the podium at live auctions and those made through the Terms and Conditions of Sale appearing on the Internet at RRauction.com supersede those in the printed catalog.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE AGREEMENT BETWEEN R&R AUCTION COMPANY, LLC AND BIDDER BY EITHER REGISTERING TO BID OR PLACING A BID, THE BIDDER ACCEPTS THESE CONDITIONS OF SALE AND ENTERS INTO A LEGALLY, BINDING, ENFORCEABLE AGREEMENT WITH RR AUCTION. The following terms and conditions constitute the sole terms and conditions under which R&R AUCTION COMPANY (“RR Auction”) will offer for sale and sell the property described in the Catalog. These Conditions of Sale constitute a binding agreement between the Bidder and RR Auction with respect to the auction. By bidding at auction, whether in person, through an agent or representative, by telephone, facsimile, on-line, absentee bid, or by any other form of bid or by any other means, the Bidder acknowledges the thorough reading and understanding of all of these Conditions of Sale, all descriptions of items in the Catalog, and all matters incorporated herein by reference, and agrees to be fully bound thereby. NO BID MAY BE PLACED IN ANY MANNER UNLESS THE BIDDER HAS FULLY REVIEWED AND AGREES TO ALL OF THE “CONDITIONS OF SALE” EITHER PRINTED IN THE CATALOG OR ON-LINE, AS WELL AS THE TERMS OF THE REGISTRATION FORM. BY PLACING ANY BID, THE BIDDER REPRESENTS AND WARRANTS TO RR AUCTION THAT HE OR SHE HAS FULLY REVIEWED AND AGREES TO BE BOUND BY ALL OF THESE “CONDITIONS OF SALE” AND THE TERMS OF THE REGISTRATION FORM. WITHOUT SUCH REPRESENTATION, WARRANTY AND AGREEMENT, RR AUCTION WOULD NOT PERMIT THE BIDDER TO BID. Bidder and RR Auction agree that any agreements between the Bidder and RR Auction including but not limited to these Conditions of Sale are entered into in Boston Massachusetts, Suffolk County, which is where the agreements are to be performed and the auction to take place, no matter
Bidder/Bidders: 2. “Bidder” or “Bidders” shall mean the original Bidder of the property from RR Auction and not any subsequent owner or other person who may acquire or have acquired an interest therein. If Bidder is an agent, the agency must be disclosed in writing to RR Auction prior to the time of sale, otherwise the benefits of the warranty shall be limited to the agent and not transferable to the undisclosed principal. 3. The rights granted to Bidders under these Terms and Conditions of Sale are personal and may not be assigned or transferred to any other person or entity, whether by operation of law or otherwise. Any attempt to assign or transfer any such rights shall be absolutely void and unenforceable. No third party may rely on any benefit or right conferred on any Bidder by these Terms and Conditions of Sale. 4. Bids will not be accepted from minor persons under eighteen (18) years of age without a parent’s written consent containing an acknowledgment that the Terms and Conditions of Sale herein and indicating their agreement to be bound thereby on behalf of the Bidder. 5. Any person participating or registering for the Auction agrees to be bound by and accepts these Terms and Conditions of Sale. 6. All Bidders must meet Auctioneer’s qualifications to bid. Any Bidder who is not a client in good standing of RR Auction may be disqualified at RR Auction’s sole option and will not be awarded lots. Such
determination may be made by RR Auction in its sole and unlimited discretion, at any time prior to, during, or even after the close of the Auction. RR Auction reserves the right to exclude any person from the auction. 7. If an entity places a bid, then the person executing the bid on behalf of the entity agrees to personally guarantee payment for any successful bid. 8. By accepting the Terms and Conditions of Sale, Bidder personally and unconditionally guarantees payment. If the Bidder is a corporation, the officers, directors, and principals of the corporation hereby agree to personally and unconditionally guarantee payment as part of the corporation’s agreement to bid. The authorized representative of any corporate Bidder who is present at the sale shall provide RR Auction or its agent, prior to the commencement of the bidding (or at the time of registration), with a statement signed by each principal, director and officer that they each personally and unconditionally guarantee any payment due RR Auction Credit: 9. In order to place bids, Bidders who have not established credit with the Auctioneer must either furnish satisfactory credit information (including two collectibles-related business references) or supply valid credit card information, well in advance of the Auction. Bidders who are not members of RRAuction.com should pre-register before the close of the Auction to allow adequate time to contact references. Credit will be granted at the discretion of Auctioneer. Additionally Bidders who have not previously established credit or who wish to bid in excess of their established credit history may be required to provide their social security number or the last four digits thereof so a credit check may be performed prior to Auctioneer’s acceptance of a bid. Check writing privileges and immediate delivery of merchandise may also be determined by pre-approval of credit based on a combination of criteria: RRAuction.com history, related industry references, bank verification, a credit bureau report and/or a personal guarantee for a corporate or partnership entity in advance of the auction venue. Buyer’s Premium: 10. The Bidder acknowledges and agrees that a twenty-five percent (25%) buyer’s premium for the first $100,000 and twenty percent (20%) of any amount over will be added to the hammer price on all individual lots. RR Auction will only accept cash, check, money order, or wire. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, signed by RR Auction, payment in full is due within thirteen (13) calendar days of the auction or within twelve (12) calendar days of the invoice date, whichever is later. Bidding: 11. By submitting a bid, whether online, in person, by mail, by phone, by facsimile or through an employee or agent, the Bidder acknowledges (i) receipt of the catalogue, (ii) that the Bidder has read the Terms and Conditions of Sale and the descriptions for the lots on which they have bid, and (iii) that they agree to adhere to these Terms and Conditions of Sale. 12. Each Bidder’s determination of its bid should be based upon its own examination of the item(s), rather than the strict reliance as to what is represented in this Catalogue, online or elsewhere. In any purchase or sale, the value of the item(s) is determined by the price. THE BIDDER HEREBY ASSUMES ALL RISKS OF VALUATION CONCERNING ANY AND ALL PURCHASES. 13. RR AUCTION IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ERRORS IN BIDDING. A Bidder should make certain to bid on the correct lot and that the bid is the maximum (plus the 25% Buyer’s Premium) that the Bidder is willing and able to pay. Since other Bidders (by mail, facsimile and in person) will be present, and since a re-offering could damage the momentum of the sale, once the hammer has fallen and the Auctioneer has announced the winning Bidder, such Bidder is unconditionally bound to pay for the lot, even if the Bidder has made a mistake. 14. If the description of any lot in the catalogue is incorrect (e.g. gross cataloging error), the lot is returnable if returned within five (5) calendar days of receipt, and received by RR Auction no later than twenty-one (21) calendar days after the sale date. NO RETURN OR REFUND OF ANY AUCTION LOT WILL BE CONSIDERED EXCEPT BY REASON OF LACK OF AUTHENTICITY, UNLESS OTHERWISE PROVIDED IN THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE. 15. All prospective Bidders who examine lots in person prior to the sale shall personally assume all responsibility for any damage they cause in so doing. RR Auction shall have sole discretion in determining the value of the damage caused, which shall be promptly paid by the prospective Bidder. 16. Title to any lot remains with Consignor, any secured party of the Consignor, or assignee of Consignor, as the case may be, until the lot is paid for in full by Bidder. RR Auction reserves the right to require payment in full
before delivering any lot to the successful Bidder. 17. It is the Bidder’s responsibility and obligation to have the lots fully insured while in their possession. Bidder assumes any and all RISK OF LOSS once the lot(s) is in Bidder’s possession. 18. Bidder grants to RR Auction or its assigns the right to offset any sums due, or found to be due by RR Auction, and to make such offset from any past, subsequent or future consignment, or items acquired by Bidder in possession or control of RR Auction or from any sums due to Bidder by RR Auction. Bidder further grants RR Auction a purchase money security interest in such sums or items to the extent applicable, and agrees to execute such documents as may be reasonably necessary to grant RR Auction such security interest. Bidder agrees that RR Auction and its assigns shall be a secured party with respect to items bought by Bidder and in the possession of RR Auction, to the extent of the maximum indebtedness, plus all accrued expenses, until the indebtedness is paid. 19. By bidding in this sale, Bidder personally and unconditionally guarantees payment. If the Bidder is a corporation, the officers, directors, and principals of the corporation hereby agree to personally and unconditionally guarantee payment as part of the corporation’s agreement to bid. The authorized representative of any corporate Bidder who is present at the sale shall provide RR Auction or its agent, prior to the commencement of the bidding (or at the time of registration), with a statement signed by each principal, director and officer that they each personally and unconditionally guarantee any payment due RR Auction. 20. RR Auction may at its sole and absolute discretion, make loans or advances to Consignors and/or prospective Bidders. 21. If a dispute arises concerning ownership of a lot that has been bid upon during the course of the sale, RR Auction reserves the right to commence a statutory interpleader proceeding at the expense of the Consignor and successful Bidder and any other applicable party, and in such event shall be entitled to its reasonable attorney’s fees and costs. 22. In the event of a successful challenge to the title to any goods purchased, RR Auction agrees to reimburse any Bidder in an amount equal to the successful bid price actually paid by Bidder at auction plus any Buyer’s Commission actually paid, in full and complete satisfaction of all claims, which once tendered by RR Auction, relieves and releases RR Auction from any responsibility whatsoever to the Bidder, even if the instrument is not cashed or is returned. Bidding Options: 23. Non-Internet bids (including but not limited to podium, fax, phone and mail bids) are treated similar to floor bids in that they must be on-increment. Any podium, fax, phone, or mail bids that do not conform to a full increment will be rounded up or down to the nearest full increment and this revised amount will be considered your high bid. 24. When identical mail or FAX bids are submitted, preference is given to the first received. To ensure the greatest accuracy, written bids should be entered on the standard printed bid sheet and be received at RR Auction’s place of business at least twenty-four (24) hours before the Auction start. Auctioneer is not responsible for executing mail bids or FAX bids received on or after the day the first lot is sold, nor Internet bids submitted after the published closing time; nor is Auctioneer responsible for proper execution of bids submitted by telephone, mail, FAX, e-mail, Internet, or in person once the Auction begins. 25. In internet only Auctions, bids on an item must raise the current high bid by at least 10%. Bids will be accepted in whole dollar amounts only. No “buy” or “unlimited” bids will be accepted. In a live sale, bids on an item can change at the discretion of the auctioneer. 26. RR Auction reserves the right to accept or decline any bid. Bids must be for an entire lot and each lot constitutes a separate sale. All bids are per lot unless otherwise announced. Live auction lots will be sold in their numbered sequence unless the Auctioneer directs otherwise. It is unlawful and illegal for Bidders to collude, pool, or agree with another Bidder to pay less than the fair value for lot(s). Bidders participating in both live and online auctions acknowledge that the law provides for substantial penalties in the form of treble damages and attorneys’ fees and costs for those who violate these provisions. For live auctions the auctioneer will have final discretion in the event that any dispute should arise between bidders. The auctioneer will determine the successful bidder, cancel the sale, or re-offer and resell the lot or lots in dispute. RR Auction will have final discretion to resolve any disputes arising after the sale and in online auctions. If any dispute arises our sale record is conclusive. Payment:
27a.Subject to fulfillment of all of the Terms and Conditions of Sale set forth herein, at the close of the Auction, title to the offered lot will pass to the highest bidder acknowledged by RR Auction, and such bidder thereupon (a) assumes full risk and responsibility (including without limitation, liability for or damage to frames or glass covering prints, paintings, photos, or other works), and (b) will immediately pay the full purchase price or such part as we may require. In addition to other remedies available to RR Auction by law, RR Auction reserves the right to impose from the date of sale a late charge of 1.5% per month of the total purchase price if payment is not made in accordance with the conditions set forth herein. All property must be removed from RR Auction’s premises by the Bidder at his/her expense not later than thirteen (13) business days following its sale and if it is not so removed, (i) a handling charge of 1% of the total purchase price per month from the 13th day after the sale until its removal will be payable to RR Auction by the Bidder, with a minimum of 5% of the total purchase price for any property not so removed within 60 days after the sale, and (ii) RR Auction may send the purchased property to a public warehouse for the account, at the risk and expense of the Bidder. 27b. All purchases delivered to Massachusetts are subject to the Massachusetts 6.25% sales tax unless the purchaser possesses a Massachusetts sales tax exemption number. Exemption numbers from other states are accepted in Massachusetts if presented with a business card or letterhead. Dealers, museums, and other qualifying parties can apply for a Massachusetts exemption number prior to the auction by contacting the Massachusetts Department of Corporation and Taxation at 100 Cambridge Street in Boston. 28. Payment is due upon closing of the Auction session, or upon presentment of an invoice. Auctioneer reserves the right to void an invoice if payment in full is not received within thirteen (13) calendar days of the auction or within twelve (12) calendar days of the invoice date. In cases of nonpayment, Auctioneer’s election to void a sale does not relieve the Bidder from their obligation to pay Auctioneer its fees (seller’s and buyer’s premium) on the lot and any other damages pertaining to the lot. 29. All sales are strictly for cash in United States dollars (including U.S. currency, bank wire, cashier checks, eChecks, and bank money orders, and are subject to all reporting requirements). All deliveries are subject to good funds; funds being received in RR Auction’s account before delivery of the Purchases; and all payments are subject to a clearing period. RR Auction reserves the right to determine if a check constitutes “good funds”: checks drawn on a U.S. bank are subject to a ten (10) business day hold, and ten (10) days when drawn on an international bank. Clients with pre-arranged credit status may receive immediate credit for payments via Check, personal or corporate checks. All others will be subject to a hold of five (5) days, or more, for the funds to clear prior to releasing merchandise. 30. In the event that a Bidder’s payment is dishonored upon presentment(s), Bidder shall pay the maximum statutory processing fee set by applicable state law. If Bidder attempts to pay via Check and the financial institution denies the transfer from Bidder’s bank account, or the payment cannot be completed using the selected funding source, Bidder agrees to complete payment. 31. If any Auction invoice submitted by Auctioneer is not paid in full when due, the unpaid balance will bear interest at the highest rate permitted by law from the date of invoice until paid. Any invoice not paid when due will bear a one and one-half per cent (1.5%) late fee on the invoice amount. If the Auctioneer refers any invoice to an attorney for collection, the buyer agrees to pay attorney’s fees, court costs, and other collection costs incurred by Auctioneer. If Auctioneer assigns collection to its house counsel, such attorney’s time expended on the matter shall be compensated at a rate comparable to the hourly rate of independent attorneys. 32. If any applicable conditions herein are not complied with the Bidder will be in default and in addition to any and all other remedies available to RR Auction and the Consignor by law, including, without limitation, the right to hold the Bidder liable for the total purchase price, including all fees, charges and expenses more fully set forth herein, RR Auction, may (a) cancel the sale of that, or any other lots sold to the defaulting Bidder at the same or any other auction, retaining as liquidated damages all payments made by the Bidder, or (b) resell the purchased property, whether at public auction or by private sale, or (c) effect any combination thereof. In any case, the Bidder will be liable for any deficiency, any and all costs, handling charges, late charges, expenses of both sales, RR Auction’s commissions on both sales at our regular rates, legal fees and expenses, collection fees and incidental damages. RR Auction may apply any proceeds of sale then due or thereafter becoming due to the Bidder from RR Auction or any affiliated company, or any payment made by the Bidder to RR Auction or any affiliated company, where or not intended to reduce the Bidder’s obligations with respect
to the unpaid lot or lots, to the deficiency and any other amounts due to RR Auction or any affiliated companies. In addition, a defaulting Bidder will be deemed to have granted and assigned to RR Auction a continuing security interest of first priority in any property or money of RR Auction’s owing to such Bidder in RR Auction’s possession, and RR Auction may retain and apply such property or money as collateral security for the obligations due to RR Auction. Payment will not be deemed to have been made in full until RR Auction has collected good funds. In the event the Bidder fails to pay any or all of the total purchase price for any lot and RR Auction elects to pay the Consignor any portion of the sale proceeds, the Bidder acknowledges that RR Auction shall have all of the rights of the Consignor to pursue the Bidder for any amounts paid to the Consignor, whether at law, in equity, or under these Terms and Conditions of Sale. 33. Auctioneer shall have a lien against the merchandise purchased by the buyer to secure payment of the Auction invoice. Auctioneer is further granted a lien and the right to retain possession of any other property of the buyer then held by the Auctioneer or its affiliates to secure payment of any Auction invoice or any other amounts due the Auctioneer or affiliates from the buyer. With respect to these lien rights, Auctioneer shall have all the rights of a secured creditor, including but not limited to the right of sale. In addition, with respect to payment of the Auction invoice(s), the buyer waives any and all rights of offset he might otherwise have against the Auctioneer and the consignor of the merchandise included on the invoice. If a Bidder owes Auctioneer or its affiliates on any account, Auctioneer and its affiliates shall have the right to offset such unpaid account by any credit balance due Bidder, and it may secure by possessory lien any unpaid amount by any of the Bidder’s property in their possession. 34. Title shall not pass to the successful Bidder until all invoices are paid in full. It is the responsibility of the buyer to provide adequate insurance coverage for the items once they have been delivered to a common carrier or third-party shipper. 35. All checks, cashiers checks or money orders are payable to R&R Auction Company, LLC. Orders paid by cashier check, money order, wire are shipped upon receipt. Delivery; Shipping; and Handling Charges: 36. Bidder is liable for shipping and handling. Auctioneer is unable to combine purchases from other auctions or affiliates into one package for shipping purposes. Lots won will be shipped in a commercially reasonable time after payment in good funds for the merchandise and the shipping fees is received or credit extended, except when third-party shipment occurs. Bidder agrees that Service and Handling charges related to shipping items which are not pre-paid may be charged to the credit card on file with Auctioneer. Unless otherwise specifically indicated, all merchandise is stored at Auctioneer’s facilities in Amherst, New Hampshire. The purchases shall be shipped from that facility unless bidder makes arrangements to take possession at the facility. 37. Successful international Bidders shall provide written shipping instructions, including specified Customs declarations, to the Auctioneer for any lots to be delivered outside of the United States. NOTE: Declaration value shall be the item’(s) hammer price together with its buyer’s premium and Auctioneer shall use the correct harmonized code for the lot. Domestic Buyers on lots designated for third-party shipment must designate the common carrier, accept risk of loss, and prepay shipping costs. Title: 38. On the fall of the auctioneer’s hammer, title to the offered lot will pass to the highest bidder acknowledged by RR Auction but fully subject to Buyer’s compliance with all of the terms of the Conditions of Sale and the Registration Form. Rights Reserved: 39. RR Auction reserves the right to withdraw any lot before or at the time of the auction, and/or to postpone the auction of all or any lots or parts thereof, for any reason. RR Auction shall not be liable to any Bidder in the event of such withdrawal or postponement under any circumstances. RR Auction reserves the right to refuse to accept bids from anyone. Conducting the Auction: 40. RR Auction reserves the right to postpone the auction sale or any session thereof for a reasonable period of time for any reason whatsoever, and no Bidder or prospective Bidder shall have any claim as a result thereof, including consequential damages. 41. RR Auction reserves the right to withdraw any lot at any time, even after the hammer has fallen, until the Bidder has taken physical possession of the lot. No Consignor who has registered to bid at the sale (or at any other time unless otherwise provided in the consignment agreement), or any Bid-
der or prospective Bidder shall have a right to claim any consequential damages if a lot is withdrawn, even after the sale. 42. The highest qualified Bidder recognized by the Auctioneer shall be the Buyer. In the event of a tie bid, the earliest bid received or recognized wins. In the event of any dispute between any Bidders at an Auction, Auctioneer may at his sole discretion reoffer the lot. Auctioneer’s decision and declaration of the winning Bidder shall be final and binding upon all Bidders. Bids properly offered, whether by floor Bidder or other means of bidding, may on occasion be missed or go unrecognized; in such cases, the Auctioneer may declare the recognized bid accepted as the winning bid, regardless of whether a competing bid may have been higher. Auctioneer reserves the right after the hammer falls to accept bids and reopen bidding for bids placed through the Internet or otherwise. 43. Lots bearing bidding estimates shall open at Auctioneer’s discretion. In the event that no bid meets or exceeds that opening amount, the lot shall pass as unsold. 44. All items are to be purchased per lot as numerically indicated and no lots will be broken unless decided by RR Auction. Auctioneer reserves the right to withdraw, prior to the close, any lots from the Auction. 45. Auctioneer reserves the right to rescind the sale in the event of nonpayment, breach of a warranty, disputed ownership, failure to execute the reserve, auctioneer’s clerical error or omission in exercising bids and reserves, or for any other reason and in Auctioneer’s sole discretion. 46. Auctioneer occasionally experiences Internet and/or Server service outages, and Auctioneer periodically schedules system downtime for maintenance and other purposes, during which Bidders cannot participate or place bids. If such outages occur, RR Auction may at our discretion extend bidding for the Auction. Bidders unable to place their Bids through the Internet are directed to contact Client Services at 1-603-732-4280. 47. The Auctioneer has the right to sell certain unsold items after the close of the Auction. Such lots shall be considered sold during the Auction and all these Terms and Conditions shall apply to such sales including but not limited to the Buyer’s Premium, return rights, and disclaimers. Internet Auction – Extended bidding & the 30 Minute Rule: 48. Any bidder may bid on any lot prior to 6 pm. At that time, the Extended Bidding goes into effect. If you have not bid on a lot before 6 pm, you may not bid on that lot after 6 pm. Only those bidders who have placed bids on a lot before 6 pm will be allowed to bid on that lot after 6 pm. If you are the only bidder on a lot at 6 pm, that lot is awarded to you. During the extended bidding period, a lot will remain open only to those who bid on that lot prior to 6 pm. All lots WITHOUT an opening bid at 6 pm will remain OPEN to ALL bidders until 7 pm or until they receive their first bid. These lots will close immediately upon receipt of a bid or at 7 pm, whichever comes first. For all lots that are active after 7 pm, bidding will remain open until 30 minutes pass without a bid being placed on THAT lot. The 30 Minute Rule is applied on a PER LOT BASIS; each lot in the auction closes individually based on bidding activity after 7 pm. On a PER LOT BASIS, the 30 minute timer will reset each time a bid is placed after 7 pm. If you are the high bidder, raising your maximum bid will NOT reset the timer. RR Auction reserves the right to close the auction at any time at its sole discretion. Auctioneer’s Discretion: 49. RR Auction shall determine opening bids and bidding increments. The auctioneer has the right in its absolute discretion to reject any bid in the event of dispute between bidders or if the auctioneer has doubt as to the validity of any bid, to advance the bidding at its absolute discretion and to determine the successful bidder in the event of a dispute between bidders, to continue the bidding or to reoffer and resell the lot in question. In the event of a dispute after the sale, RR Auction’s record of final sale shall be conclusive. The auctioneer also may reject any bid and withdraw the lot from sale if the auctioneer decides either that any opening bid is below the reserve of the lot or article or that an advance is insufficient. Unless otherwise announced by the auctioneer at the time of sale, no lots may be divided for the purpose of sale.
ability, and RR Auction’s approval which shall be exercised at RR Auction’s sole discretion. Neither RR Auction nor its agents or employees shall be held liable for the failure to execute bids or for errors relating to any transmission or execution thereof. In order to be considered for off-site bidding in any manner, Bidders must comply with all of these Conditions of Sale and the terms contained on the Registration Form. RR Auction’ Remedies: 52. Failure of the Bidder/Buyer to comply with any of these Conditions of Sale or the terms of the Registration Form is an event of default. In such event, RR Auction may, in addition to any other available remedies specifically including the right to hold the defaulting Bidder/Buyer liable for the Purchase Price or to charge and collect from the defaulting Bidder/Buyer’s credit or debit accounts as provided for elsewhere herein: (a) cancel the sale, retaining any payment made by the Buyer as damages (the Bidder/ Buyer understands and acknowledges that RR Auction will be substantially damaged should such default occur, and that damages under sub-part (a) are necessary to compensate RR Auction for such damages; (b) resell the property without reserve at public auction or privately; (c) charge the Bidder/Buyer interest on the Purchase Price at the rate of one and one-half per cent (1.5%) per month or the highest allowable interest rate; (d) take any other action that RR Auction, in its sole discretion, deems necessary or appropriate to preserve and protect RR Auction’ rights and remedies. Should RR Auction resell the property, the original defaulting buyer shall be liable for the payment of any deficiency in the purchase price and all costs and expenses associated there with, including but not limited to warehousing, sales-related expenses, reasonable attorney fees and court costs, commissions, incidental damages and any other charges due hereunder which were not collected or collectable. In the event that such buyer is the successful bidder on more than one lot and pays less than the purchase price for the total lots purchased, RR Auction shall apply the payment received to such lot or lots that RR Auction, in its sole discretion, deems appropriate. If RR Auction does not exercise such discretion, the lots to which the payment shall be applied will be in descending order from the highest purchase price to the lowest. Any buyer failing to comply with these Conditions of Sale shall be deemed to have granted RR Auction a security interest in, and RR Auction may retain as collateral such security for such buyer’s obligations to RR Auction, any property in RR Auction’ possession owned by such buyer. RR Auction shall have the benefit of all rights of a secured party under the Uniform Commercial Code (U.C.C.) as adopted by The Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Warranties: 53. RR Auction does not provide any warranties to Bidders or Buyers, whether expressed or implied, beyond those expressly provided for in these Conditions of Sale. All property and lots are sold “as is” and “where is”. By way of illustration rather than limitation, neither RR Auction nor the consignor makes any representation or warranty, expressed or implied, as to merchant ability or fitness for intended use, condition of the property (including any condition report), correctness of description, origin, measurement, quality, rarity, importance, exhibition, relevance, attribution, source, provenance, date, authorship, condition, culture, genuineness, value, or period of the property. Additionally, neither RR Auction nor the consignor makes any representation or warranty, expressed or implied, as to whether the Buyer acquires rights in copyright or other intellectual property (including exhibition or reproduction rights) or whether the property is subject to any limitations or other rights. RR Auction does not make any representation or warranty as to title.
Reserves: 50. Lots may be subject to a reserve which is the confidential minimum price below which the lot will not be sold. Consignors may not bid on their own lots or property.
54. All descriptions, photographs, illustrations, and terminology including but not limited to words describing condition (including any condition reports requested by Bidder, see also Generally Terminology), authorship, period, culture, source, origin, measurement, quality, rarity, provenance, importance, exhibition, and relevance, used in the catalog, bill of sale, invoice, or anywhere else, represent a good faith effort made by RR Auction to fairly represent the lots and property offered for sale as to origin, date, condition, and other information contained therein; they are statements of opinion only. They are not representations or warranties and Bidder agrees and acknowledges that he or she shall not rely on them in determining whether or not to bid or for what price. Price estimates (which are determined well in advance of the auction and are therefore subject to revision) and condition reports are provided solely as a convenience to Bidders and are not intended nor shall they be relied on by Bidders as statements, representations or warranties of actual value or predictions of final bid prices.
Off-Site Bidding: 51. Bidding by telephone, facsimile-transmission (fax-in), on-line, or absentee bidding (advance written bids submitted by mail) are offered solely as a convenience and permitted subject to advance arrangements, avail-
56. FIREARMS. Auctioneer complies with all Federal and State rules and
55. Bidders are accorded the opportunity to inspect the lots and to otherwise satisfy themselves as to the nature and sufficiency of each lot prior to bidding, and RR Auction urges Bidders to avail themselves accordingly.
regulations relating to the purchasing, registration and shipping of firearms. A Bidder is required to provide appropriate documents and the payment of associated fees, if any. Bidder is responsible for providing a shipping address that is suitable for the receipt of a firearm. Important Notice: Many identical versions of props and costumes are created for film and television productions in the normal course of a production. RR Auction does not warrant or represent that the screen shots referenced are exact images of the offered item (unless specifically noted in the written description). Use of a screen shot does not constitute a warranty or representation of authenticity or provenance. There is not a right of return or refund based upon a claim arising out of or pertaining to any reference to a screen shot. 57. Lots and property are not returnable to RR Auction for any reason except under Buyer’s limited Remedies set forth in Sections 58 and 59 below and under the express terms and conditions of Section 58. Limitation of Damages: 58. In the event that RR Auction is prevented for any reason from delivering any property to Buyer or Buyer is otherwise dissatisfied with the performance of RR Auction, the liability, if any, of RR Auction, shall be limited to, and shall not exceed, the amount actually paid for the property by Buyer. In no event shall RR Auction be liable for incidental, special, indirect, exemplary or consequential damages of any kind, including but not limited to loss of profits, value of investment or opportunity cost. Unauthorized Statements: 59. Under no circumstances is any employee, agent or representative of RR Auction authorized by RR Auction to modify, amend, waive or contradict any of these Terms and Conditions of Sale, any term or condition set forth on the Registration Form, any warranty or limitation or exclusion of warranty, any term or condition in either the Registration Form or these Terms and Conditions regarding payment requirements, including but not limited to due date, manner of payment, and what constitutes payment in full, or any other term or condition contained in any documents issued by RR Auction unless such modification, amendment, waiver or contradiction is contained in a writing signed by all parties. Any statements, oral or written, made by employees, agents or representatives of RR Auction to Bidder, including statements regarding specific lots, even if such employee, agent or representative represents that such statement is authorized, unless reduced to a writing signed by all parties, are statements of personal opinion only and are not binding on RR Auction, and under no circumstances shall be relied on by Bidder as a statement, representation or warranty of RR Auction. Buyer’s Remedies: 60. Under no circumstance will RR Auction incur liability to a Bidder in excess of the purchase price actually paid. The terms and conditions of sale herein described shall be enforced in accordance with, and governed by the laws of The Commonwealth of Massachusetts. 61. This section sets forth the sole and exclusive remedies of Buyer in conformity with Sections 51-55 (“Warranties”) and 56 (“Limitation of Damages”) herein, and is expressly in lieu of any other rights or remedies which might be available to Buyer by law. The Buyer hereby accepts the benefit of the consignor’s warranty of title and any other representations and warranties made by the consignor for the Buyer’s benefit. In the event that Buyer proves in writing to RR Auction satisfaction that there was a breach of the consignor’s warranty of title concerning a lot purchased by Buyer, RR Auction shall make demand upon the consignor to pay to Buyer the Purchase Price (including any premiums, taxes, or other amounts paid or due to RR Auction). Should the consignor not pay the Purchase Price to Buyer within thirty days after such demand, RR Auction shall disclose the identity of the consignor to Buyer and assign to Buyer all of RR Auction’ rights against the consignor with respect to such lot or property. Upon such disclosure and assignment, all responsibility and liability, if any, of RR Auction with respect to said lot or property shall automatically terminate. RR Auction shall be entitled to retain the premiums and other amounts paid to RR Auction - this remedy is as to the consignor only. The rights and remedies provided herein are for the original Buyer only and they may not be assigned or relied upon by any transferee or assignee under any circumstances. 62. All Lots sold by RR Auction are accompanied by an Auction Certificate. On any lot presented with a Auction Certificate (“AC”) issued by RR Auction, that warranty insures only to the original Bidder (as shown in Auctioneer’s records) “Bidder”. Bidder may not transfer the rights afforded under the AC and it is null and void when Bidder transfers or attempts to transfer the lot. The AC warranty is valid from date of the auction in which Bidder was awarded the lot to five (5) years after its purchase. The AC warranty is valid as to its attribution to the person or entity described or to the lot’s usage.
When the lot is accompanied by a Letter of Authenticity (or its equivalent) from a third-party authentication provider, buyer has no right of return. On lots not accompanied by third-party authentication or under extremely limited circumstances not including authenticity (e.g. gross cataloging error), a Bidder who did not bid from the floor may request Auctioneer to evaluate voiding a sale; such request must be made in writing detailing the alleged gross error, and submission of the lot to Auctioneer must be pre-approved by Auctioneer. A Bidder must notify the appropriate department head in writing of the Bidder’s request within three (3) days of the non-floor bidder’s receipt of the lot. Any lot that is to be evaluated for return must be received at the office of RR Auction within 35 days after Auction. AFTER THAT 35 DAY PERIOD, NO LOT MAY BE RETURNED FOR ANY REASONS. Lots returned must be in the same condition as when sold and must include any Letter of Authenticity. If a bidder wishes to challenge the Letter of Authenticity within the five (5) year warranty period, Bidder must present with the claim, authoritative written evidence that the lot is not authentic as determined by a known expert in the field. If Auctioneer concurs that the lot is not as represented, Bidder shall be refunded their purchase price. If the Auctioneer denies the claim, the Bidder may file the dispute with the American Arbitration Association with locale in Boston Massachusetts, Suffolk County, before a single selected Arbitrator selected by the American Arbitration Association. The American Arbitration Association arbitration shall be conducted under the provisions of the Federal Arbitration Act and the Bidder consents to jurisdiction in The Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The challenge to Authenticity must be brought within one (1) year if the Auctioneer denies the claim. After one (1) year, the Bidder hereby releases and discharges RR Auction from any and all legal, equitable, administrative and/or other claims, counterclaims, demands, setoffs, defenses, accounts, suits, debts, dues, actions, causes of action, proceedings, arbitrations, damages, executions, judgments, findings, controversies and disputes, whether known or unknown or suspected or unsuspected, whether in law or equity, that the Bidder have or may have had against RR Auction arising from or relating to any claim whatsoever. Specifically, the AC provided by RR Auction, does not provide for incidental or consequential damages or other indirect damages. Any lot sold with a certificate of authenticity or other warranty from an entity other than Auctioneer is subject to such issuing entity’s rules and such conditions are the sole remedy afforded to Bidder. For information as to third party authentication warranties the bidder is directed to contact RR Auction. RR Auction’ Additional Services: 63. For Buyers who do not remove purchased property from RR Auction’ premises, RR Auction, in its sole discretion and solely as a service and accommodation to Buyers, may arrange to have purchased lots packed, insured and forwarded at the sole request, expense, and risk of Buyer. RR Auction assumes no and disclaims all responsibility and liability for acts or omissions in such packing or shipping by RR Auction or other packers and carriers, whether or not recommended by RR Auction. RR Auction assumes no and disclaims all responsibility and liability for damage to frames, glass or other breakable items. Where RR Auction arranges and bills for such services via invoice or credit card, RR Auction will include an administration charge. Headings: 64. Headings are for convenience only and shall not be used to interpret the substantive sections to which they refer. Entire Agreement: 65. These Conditions of Sale constitute the entire agreement between the parties together with the terms and conditions contained in the Registration Form. They may not be amended, modified or superseded except in a signed writing executed by all parties. No oral or written statement by anyone employed by RR Auction or acting as agent or representative of RR Auction may amend, modify, waive or supersede the terms herein unless such amendment, waiver or modification is contained in a writing signed by all parties. 66. If any section of these Terms and Conditions of Sale or any term or provision of any section is held to be invalid, void, or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining sections or terms and provisions of a section shall continue in full force and effect without being impaired or invalidated in any way. 67. These Terms and Conditions of Sale and the auction shall be construed and enforced in accordance with, and governed by, the laws of The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, whether or not the auction is and these Terms and Conditions of Sale are fully performed in Boston Massachusetts, Suffolk County.
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