RR Auction: Fine Autographs & Artifacts

Desirable pair of AMQSs: first, an AMQS an on off-white 4.75 x 3 lightly-lined slip, signed at the conclusion, “John Philip Sousa, Jul. ‘00.” Sousa pe

Distinguished pianist (1819–1896) of the Romantic era. Beautifully penned AMQS on an off-white 12 x 9.25 sheet, dated June 1878, prominently signed an

German composer (1864–1949) whose colorful symphonic poems and operas earned him a place among the most important figures in late-19th and early 20th-

Unsigned handwritten note in German penned on both sides of Strauss’s personal calling card, 3.75 x 2.25, no date. In part (translated): “Hearty congr

ALS in German, signed “Rich. Wagner,” one page, 5.5 x 8.25, February 5, 1877. Letter to a gentleman. In full (translated): "I certainly don’t w...

Norwegian violinist (1810–1880) often called Norway’s first international star. ALS, one page both sides, 7.5 x 9.5, May 10, 1872. Letter to a friend,

Italian composer (1760–1842) known for his operas and sacred music; Beethoven regarded him as the greatest of his contemporaries. ALS in French, signe

Austrian composer (1918–1996) known chiefly for his operas. AMQS on an off-white 8.25 x 5.75 sheet, signed and inscribed at the conclusion in fountain

Composer and pianist (1822–1890) who won some official recognition as the nominated successor of Benoist as organ professor at the Conservatoire. ALS

Six ALSs by different 19th–century French singers, each one page, including: Adolphe Nourrit, Gustave Roger, Victor Capoul, Jean Baptiste Delmas, Gilb

Signed book: Die Wiener Philharmoniker. Vienna: Vienna Philharmonic, 1942. Softcover, 6.75 x 9.75, 31 pages. Boldly signed on the frontispiece in foun

Striking 3.25 x 5.25 postcard photo of Furtwangler by Fayer of Vienna, signed in the lower border in ink. Brushing and feathering to ink, otherwise fi

German conductor (1872–1942) best known as the director of the San Francisco Symphony. Oversized matte-finish 11.75 x 15.75 mounted portrait of Hertz

Handsome 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo of Karajan holding his baton, signed in blue ink. In fine condition, with light bends and a circular surface impress

Celebrated soprano (1820–1887), known as the ‘Swedish Nightingale,’ who, under the management of P. T. Barnum, became the most renowned and highly pai

German-born composer (1791–1864) best known for such operas as Les Hugenots and Robert le diable. ALS in French, signed “J. Meyerbeer,” one page, 5.25

Well-respected Greek-born conductor and composer (1896–1960) known as one of the young Leonard Bernstein’s most important mentors. A 3.5 x 5.5 postcar

TLS in German, signed “I. Moscheles,” one page both sides, 5.5 x 8.75, December 6, 1863. Untranslated letter to actor and operatic bass Emil Devrient.

German composer (1895–1982) best known for his oratorio ‘Carmina Burana.’ Semi-glossy 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo of Orff by Fayer of Wien, signed in the

Fountain pen signature, “Arturo Toscanini, 25–3–29,” on an off-white 5.5 x 3.5 stationery card. An irregular block of toning and faint surface impress

German-born conductor and composer (1876–1962). ALS in Italian, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, Waldorf Hotel letterhead, May 26, 1931.

Vintage glossy 6.5 x 4.75 photo of the Beatles while filming their 1965 film Help!, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “John Lennon,” “Paul McCar

Rare Dutch VARA TV guide magazine featuring a fabulous color image of the Beatles on the front cover, June 6, 1964, 79 pages, 7.75 x 11, signed in blu

Exceptional vintage 3.5 x 5.5 Valex postcard photo from 1963 featuring portraits of each individual band member, signed on the reverse in blue ballpoi

Ballpoint signatures, “George Harrison,” “John Lennon,” and “XXX Ringo Starr XXX,” with Paul McCartney adding the inscription, “To Joanne, love from,

DS, signed “GH,” one page, 8.5 x 7.25, no date but circa 1974. Document concerning licensing of Beatles songs during Harrison’s solo career. In part:

Rare Maclen (Music) Ltd. business check, 8 x 4, filled out in another hand and boldly signed by Lennon, payable to Audiotek for £156-15-0, July...

Vintage ballpoint signature, “To Mario, good luck from the Beatles, John Lennon,” on a light green 6.25 x 4 album page. In fine condition. Accompanied

CD insert for the Magical Mystery Tour soundtrack, signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by McCartney. In fine condition.

Color 4.75 x 6.75 postcard photo of the Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band album, signed in black felt tip, “All the best! Paul McCartney.” I...

Fantastic circa 1963 birthday card depicting smiling daisies on the front, 5.75 x 7.75 closed, signed and inscribed inside in black ink to continue th

Original pressing White album signed on the inside gatefold in blue felt tip, “Paul McCartney, ’93.” Slight edgewear and toning, a horizontal bend, an

Ballpoint and felt tip signatures, “Paul McCartney” and “Love, Linda McCartney,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. In fine condition. Accompanied by a candi

Ballpoint signatures, “Ringo Starr” and “Barbara Bach,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. In fine condition. Collector’s notation on reverse indicates that

Hardcover autograph album, 4.25 x 6.5, signed inside by over 60 jazz and big band musicians, most in pencil and signed on both sides of the page, incl

Two items: a ballpoint signature, “Little Richard,” on a 2 x 3.25 photo clipped from a magazine and affixed to a same-size mount; and a ballpoint sign

Striking glossy 5 x 7 close-up photo of Davis with his fingers over his mouth and cheeks, signed in the lower border in blue felt tip, “Miles.” In fin

Impressive panoramic color 30 x 15 print for the album Say You Will, signed in black felt tip by Stevie Nicks, Mick Fleetwood, Lindsey Buckingham, and

Exceptional program featuring a full-page cover image of Gershwin in front of his piano, two pages, 6 x 9, signed in fountain pen, “Every good wish, G

Magnificent vintage glossy 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders publicity photo of the legendary jazz singer, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Denis, Be

Desirable pair of vintage 1949 fountain pen signatures, “Frank Sinatra,” one on a lightly lined 5.5 x 5.25 sheet and the other on a 1.5 x 3.75 Lucky S

Satin-finish 7 x 9.5 group photo of Aerosmith, signed in black felt tip by Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Brad Whitford, Tom Hamilton, and Joey Kramer. In f

Program for Louis Armstrong and His Concert Group, twenty pages, 9 x 12, signed on the front cover in green fountain pen by Louis Armstrong and blue b

Ballpoint signatures, “Best Wishes, Pete Ham,” “Love, Joey ,” “Best wishes, Mike ,” and “Tom Evans,” on a light orange 6.5 x 5.75 sh

Appealing glossy 8 x 10 William Morris Agency publicity photo of Basie sitting behind his piano, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 William Morris Agency publicity photo of Basie by James J. Kriegsmann of New York, signed and inscribed in blue fountain pen, “T

Vintage ballpoint signatures of Carl Wilson, Dennis Wilson and Al Jardine, Mike Love, and Bruce Johnston on four pink and tan 5 x 4 album pages bearin

Felt tip signature, “Klaus Voorman,” on a yellow 3 x 3.25 clipped slip. In fine condition.

Glossy 7 x 9.5 RSO publicity photo of the Bee Gees, signed in blue ballpoint, “Love, Maurice Gibb” and “Love, Barry,” and in black ballpoint, “Robin.”

Ink signatures, “Love, Maurice Gibb,” “Love, Barry,” and “Robin Gibb,” on an off-white 8.25 x 11 cardstock sheet. In fine condition, with trivial crea