RR Auction: Fine Autographs & Artifacts

Vintage matte-finish 6 x 8.75 seated portrait of Sanroma by Horner of Boston, signed and inscribed in the lower border in fountain pen, “To my dear Re

Massive collection of well over 1000 items signed by a diverse assortment of singers, composers, choreographers, performers, and others related to the

Exceptional original 4.25 x 6.25 cabinet portrait of Tchaikovsky in a seated pose, boldly signed in the upper border in Cyrillic in black ink, “P. I.

Civic leader and businessman (1835–1896) who co-founded Steinway & Sons with his two brothers and father, Henry E. Steinway. ALS signed “Wm. Ste...

French-born composer (1883–1965) who spent the greater part of his career in the United States. Untranslated ALS in French, signed “Varese,” one page,

German composer, conductor, pianist, guitarist, and critic, one of the first significant composers of the Romantic school (1786–1826). LS signed “C. M

Influential English composer (1872–1958) of symphonies, chamber music, opera, choral music, and film scores. ALS signed “RW,” one page both sides, 4.5

Crystal-clear vintage glossy 7.5 x 9.25 photo of Anderson in profile by Philippe Halsman, signed and inscribed in white ink, “To Dr. Benno M. Lee, wit

Leatherbound autograph album, 6.5x 7.25, signed inside by several notable classical musicians, including: Jacques Thibaud (AMQS), Alfred Cortot, Fritz

Collection of eleven items, each signed by a composer or singer, including: Amy Beach (AMQS), Charles Wakefield (SP and AMQS), John Alden Carpenter (S

Collection of four items signed by significant composers, including: Gottfried von Einem (AMQS), Benjamin Britten and Peter Pears (sheet music), Georg

Untranslated ALS in French, one page, 5 x 6.5, no date but postmarked April 6, 1922. Addressed on the reverse in Dukas’s own hand. In fine condition.

American composer and songwriter (1903–1969) noted for his collaborations with Ira Gershwin, E. Y. Harburg, and Sammy Cahn. Two items: a seven-bar AMQ

Highly regarded Norwegian soprano (1895–1962) regarded by many as ‘the voice of the century.’ Vintage matte-finish 7.25 x 9.25 photo of Flagstad in co

Attractive AMQS on an off-white 6.25 x 3.75 sheet, signed at the bottom in black ink, “Rudolf Friml, Prague 9/XI. 1902.” Friml crisply pens two bars o

Enormously popular Czech-born violin virtuoso (1880–1940). Boldly penned AMQS on an off-white 6 x 4.75 card, signed below in fountain, “Jan Kubelik 27

Two photos: a 3.25 x 5.25 postcard photo of the composer Lehar, signed vertically in black ink with a four-bar AMQS; and a 3.25 x 5.25 postcard photo

German-born American violinist and composer (1861—1935) whose most famous works include the symphonic poems La Mort de Tintagiles and La Bonne Chanson

ALS in French, signed “J. Massenet,” one page, 5.25 x 7.25, December 31, 1905. In part (translated): "What a dear you are and how personally ho...

World-famous Irish tenor and recording artist (1884–1945) celebrated for his performances of the operatic and popular song repertoires. Matte-finish 5

Collection of well over 100 signatures, including eight individual album pages signed on both sides by a total of fourteen conductors and singers, inc

ALS in French, signed “C. St. S.,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 7, personal letterhead, May 31, 1908. Letter to a friend, in part (trans

World-renowned Italian operatic tenor (1850–1905) who sang Otello in the first performance of Giuseppe Verdi's opera. Exceptional 7 x 9.75 mount...

Wonderful and quite rare first UK pressing of the band’s debut EP, Twist and Shout, signed and inscribed in fountain pen on the back cover of the slee

Wonderful official Beatles fan club card featuring a classic image of all four in their gray collarless suits, 5.5 x 4.25, signed in black ballpoint b

Vintage program from the royal world premiere of the Beatles’ second feature film, Help!, held at the London Pavilion in Piccadilly Circus on July 29,

Vintage ballpoint signatures and inscription, “To Hilary, love Paul McCartney (Beatles), xxx,” “John Lennon, xx,” “George Harrison, xxxx,” and “Ringo

Sought-after vintage circa 1964 official Beatles Fan Club promo card depicting the group in their collarless suits, 5.5 x 4.25, signed in black ballpo

Remarkable Danish program for a Beatles performance at Copenhagen’s KB Hallen on June 4, 1964, sixteen pages, 7.75 x 10.25, nicely signed on the front

Vintage ballpoint signatures of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Jimmie Nicol on an off-white 7.5 x 9.25 lightly-lined sheet. Double-

Desirable DS, one page, 8.25 x 11.75, 1988. Agreement between The Performing Right Society, Ltd., Harrisongs Ltd., and Westminster Music Ltd., in whic

Crisp ink signature, “George Harrison,” on an off-white 4.25 x 3 slip. In fine condition, with fold at the bottom, easily matted out. An ideal Harriso

One-of-a-kind first generation color semi-glossy 5.25 x 3.5 candid photo of Harrison posing with an excited fan, signed on the reverse in blue ballpoi

Unsigned handwritten notes by John Lennon on the reverse of an off-white 8 x 10.5 typed letter inviting Lennon and May Pang to attend a farewell surpr

Attractive blue ink signature, “love from, Paul McCartney, XXX,” on the rear pastedown of a leather 4 x 5 autograph book. Pastedown also bears ink own

Incredible District Bank Limited check, 8 x 4, filled out in another hand and signed by Lennon, “John Lennon,” drawn on the “Lennon Productions Ltd” a

ALS signed at the top of the first page, “Paul McCartney,” and at the conclusion, “Paul (McCartney),” two pages, 8.25 x 11.75, no date. Incredible let

Pair of customized Hard Rock Cafe tour jackets personally owned by Ringo Starr and Barbara Bach. The light denim jackets are from the Japan leg of the

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 pla

Circa 1964 vintage ballpoint signatures, “Davie Jones ,” “Roger Bluck,” “Dave Howard,” “Bob Allen, XX, King Bees,” and “Cheers, George Underwoo

Signed book: Garcia: A Signpost to New Space. First edition, first printing. San Francisco: Straight Arrow Books, 1972. Softcover, 5.25 x 8, 254 pages

Official RIAA Diamond Award commemorating the success of Creed’s 1999 album Human Clay, measuring 16? tall and weighing 10.35 pounds, consisting of a

DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, May 24, 1937. Document concerning their agreement with RKO Radio Pictures. In part: “This will confirm our understanding with

Signed book: Porgy and Bess. Limited first edition of 250 copies (this being No. 225). NY: Random House, 1935. Hardcover with slipcase, 9.75 x 12.5, 5

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,

TLS, two pages, 8.5 x 11, Handy Brothers Music Co., Inc. letterhead, August 12, 1944. Letter to Lionel A. Aucoin, in part: “Now in the matter of autog

Unusual musically-themed long-sleeve dress shirt with patterns of sheet music pages and covers, including ‘Showboat’ and ‘Pretty Little Baby,’ with a

Iconic official American Music Award awarded to Milli Vanilli in 1990, measuring 15.25? tall and weighing 6.5 pounds, consisting of an elegant acrylic

DS, one page both sides, 8.5 x 14, January 21, 1977. Standard songwriters contract between the Jackson 5 and Peacock Music Publishing for the musical

Vintage red ballpoint signature, “Love you, Janis, xxxxx,” with a sketch of a heart on the reverse of a 4.5 x 3.5 color candid photo of two unknown wo