RR Auction Lawsuit

RR Auction is known for the amazing pop culture items brought in with almost each and every lot sale. Their auctions are, without exception, a rare display of autographs, unique documents, photographs and fantastic memorabilia that is not only highly valuable but incredibly appreciated as well. Collectors can always count on RR Auction ’s selection of amazing items, especially when it comes to pop culture, since the company started off specialized on autographs and signed memorabilia. Back in October 2009 managed to sell an amazing pair of letters written in the last two weeks of the performer’s life. The first one is signed by Houdini himself and is addressed to his attorney, Oliver Barrett. In part, the letter reads “The articles in the Examiner have not come to my attention and I am very glad you have some. If there is any information regarding the people with whom we have lawsuits, I will let you know. I met with an accident, having suffered an interior fracture of my an...

When it comes to musical history and pop culture, unique items have always been on the menu for RR Auction: lawsuit depositions, albums, autographs, signed pictures and so on. The company has managed to sell countless highly desirable items over time, as it is the case for a deposition given and signed by none other than John Lennon. According to RR Auction the lawsuit the deposition was used in was intended by Big Seven Music against Apple Records, Maclen Music Ltd and Northern Songs Ltd. As it turns out, Big Seven Music was Chuck Berry’s music publisher and they were accusing John Lennon and basically his entire crew of copying both music and lyrics form Chuck Berry’s “You Can’t Catch Me” in “Come Together”. The Beatles song in question was the first one on “Abbey Road” and a number one single in the US.  As it is stated by RR Auction , the lawsuit deposition is seven 8 X 10.5 pages long is dated on April 13, 1971 and carries Lennon’s signature at the conclusio...

Back in September 2010 RR Auction managed to sell a check signed by none other than Abraham Lincoln. The Springfield Marine & Fire Insurance Company document was not only signed but also filled out by the American President. Dated on January 12, 1860 the $5 check is a testament of the kind of items RR Auction has managed to bring in front of collectors. The document is all the more valuable since it was signed on quite a busy day for Lincoln, one in which he even had to deal with a lawsuit. The check in question was nicely cloth matted and framed by the Gallery of History and a picture of Abraham Lincoln was added so that it reached 14 17.25 inches. At the time it was sold by RR Auction, the document was in fine condition, had a cancellation cut above the signature, a punch hole to the left edge and scarce, light soiling. As it was mentioned before, the check was signed on an important day for the future American President, as he also had to appear in court for a lawsuit. Apar...

Anyone who is passionate about magic tricks and stunts has also definitely herd of the amazing Harry Houdini. There is basically no way anyone could ever mention spectacular escape acts without his name coming to mind. His untimely death was long covered in mystery, but back in October 2009 RR Auction managed to sell two unique items that somehow reveal the circumstances of his passing away. RR Auction sold two letters , one written and signed by Houdini himself and the other one by his secretary, both addressed to his attorney, Oliver Barrett. The first letter, carrying the performer’s signature talks about the lawsuit or, better said the lawsuits with spiritualist charlatans. The 8.5 X 11 letter reads: “The articles in the Examiner have not come to my attention and I am very glad you have some. If there is any information regarding the people with whom we have lawsuits, I will let you know. I met with an accident, having suffered an interior fracture of my ankle, and can do...