RR Auction: Marvels of Modern Music

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This December, we’re excited to offer items from the superstars of music. From iconic
performers like Elvis and Prince; influential acts like The Beatles and David Bowie; pop superstars like Michael Jackson and Madonna; to those musicians we’ve lost this year or decades ago…Our Marvels of Modern Music auction has all the greats from the 1950s to today, in all genres: rock ‘n’ roll, country, blues, jazz, punk.

We’re proud to curate two important featured collections. The Brad Delp Collection celebrates the life and career of Boston frontman Brad Delp. His soaring voice helped the band take off much like their trademark spaceship logo. We’re honored Brad’s family chose RR Auction to curate this first-ever offering of his memorabilia.

Also, we have the Monte A. Melnick Collection relating to punk pioneers The Ramones. Recently featured at a special GRAMMY Museum exhibit, these items were obtained during Melnick’s time on the road with the groundbreaking musicians.
ALS - Autograph Letter Signed
ANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
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Huddie ‘Lead Belly’ Ledbetter Signed Book2202 - Huddie ‘Lead Belly’ Ledbetter Signed Book
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Signed book: Negro Folk Songs As Sung by Lead Belly. First edition. NY: The Macmillan Company, 1936. Clothbound hardcover, 7.5 x 9.5, 242 pages. Signe
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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Charlie Parker Signature2203 - Charlie Parker Signature
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Vintage 8 x 5.75 program for a Charlie Parker concert at Konserthuset Stockholm, Sweden, on November 20,1950, neatly signed on the front page next to
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Estimate : 4,500.00 - 5,500.00
 
 
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Charlie Parker Signed Photograph2204 - Charlie Parker Signed Photograph
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Marvelous vintage glossy 9 x 7 photo of Parker sitting at a table with a couple, still housed in its original 10.25 x 9.25 souvenir folder, signed and
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Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
 
 
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Rat Pack Signatures2205 - Rat Pack Signatures
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Vintage ink signatures of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis, Jr., Peter Lawford, and Joey Bishop on individual off-white 5 x 3 cards with affixe
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Frank Sinatra Signed Photograph2206 - Frank Sinatra Signed Photograph
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Very appealing satin-finish 11 x 14 half-length photo of the young crooner smiling behind a microphone, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip, "...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Frank Sinatra Test Pressing2207 - Frank Sinatra Test Pressing
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Vinyl test pressing of Sinatra's classic three-disc album Trilogy: Past Present Future, released in 1980 by Reprise. Each disc is in a cardboard...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Luther Vandross Platinum Sales Award: Power of Love2208 - Luther Vandross Platinum Sales Award: Power of Love
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Official ‘R’ hologram-style RIAA platinum sales award presented “to commemorate the sale of more than 1,000,000 copies of the Epic Records album, cass
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Everly Brothers Signed Album Sleeve2209 - Everly Brothers Signed Album Sleeve
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The Everly Brothers album sleeve from a Reader's Digest record compilation, signed in black felt tip by Don Everly and in blue felt tip by Phil ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Buddy Holly and The Crickets Signed Promo Card2210 - Buddy Holly and The Crickets Signed Promo Card
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Scarce vintage circa 1958 Coral Records promo card featuring "The Crickets," 3.5 x 5.75, signed in black ballpoint by Buddy Holly and Jerr...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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Buddy Holly Signed Document2211 - Buddy Holly Signed Document
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DS, signed “Buddy Holly,” one page, 8.5 x 11, August 30, 1957. Agreement between Coral Records and Buddy Holly, in part: “Pursuant to letter agreement
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Estimate : 10,000.00 - 12,000.00
 
 
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Les Paul Pair of Oversized Signed Photographs2212 - Les Paul Pair of Oversized Signed Photographs
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Two photos: a color glossy 11 x 14 photo of Les Paul holding his guitar in later age, signed in bright blue paint pen; and a glossy 11 x 14 photo of P
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Carl Perkins Signed Sheet Music2213 - Carl Perkins Signed Sheet Music
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Chappell Music Company sheet music for the song 'Blue Suede Shoes' by Elvis Presley, four pages, 9 x 12, signed on the front in blue felt ti...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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1960s Group of (3) Posters2214 - 1960s Group of (3) Posters
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Group of three classic 1960s California concert posters, including: an original color 14.5 x 20 poster for Country Joe & the Fish at the Finnish...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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The Beach Boys Original 1960s Negatives2215 - The Beach Boys Original 1960s Negatives
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Set of three original 2.5 x 2.5 negatives of The Beach Boys taken during a candid UK photo session in the 1960s. In overall fine condition. The negati
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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The Beach Boys Signed Albums2216 - The Beach Boys Signed Albums
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Two signed albums: Good Vibrations: Best of the Beach Boys, signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Carl Wilson, Mike Love, and Al Jardine; and
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Buffalo Springfield Signed Album2217 - Buffalo Springfield Signed Album
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Self-titled debut album signed on the back cover in black felt tip by Dewey Martin and Ken Koblun, and in blue ballpoint by Richie Furay, Stephen Stil
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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The Byrds Original 1960s Negatives2218 - The Byrds Original 1960s Negatives
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Set of three original 2.5 x 2.5 negatives of The Byrds taken during a candid UK photo session in 1967. In overall fine condition. The negatives are to
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Eric Clapton Signature2219 - Eric Clapton Signature
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Felt tip signature, "Eric Clapton,” on a peach-colored 5 x 3 card. In fine condition. Originally obtained by in-person specialist Mike Wehrmann.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Eric Clapton Signed Photograph2220 - Eric Clapton Signed Photograph
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Vintage glossy 8 x 10 RSO publicity photo of a bearded Clapton from the 1970s, signed in purple felt tip. In fine condition, with faint creases to tri
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Eric Clapton Signed Photograph2221 - Eric Clapton Signed Photograph
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Glossy 8 x 10.25 Reprise publicity photo of Clapton staring directly into the camera, signed in black felt tip, "Eric." In fine condition.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Dave Clark Five Oversized Signed Photograph2222 - Dave Clark Five Oversized Signed Photograph
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Vintage glossy 13.25 x 10.25 photo of the group performing on a set, inscribed in black felt tip to "Terry" and signed by all five members...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Leonard Cohen Signed Check2223 - Leonard Cohen Signed Check
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Personal check, 8.75 x 3.25, filled out in another hand and signed by Cohen, payable to All State for $307.93, September 6, 1999. In fine condition, w
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Leonard Cohen Signed Photograph2224 - Leonard Cohen Signed Photograph
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Color satin-finish 13.5 x 10.5 photo of Cohen during a performance, prominently signed in silver ink. Nicely matted and framed to an overall size of 1
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Marvin Gaye Set of (7) Signed Checks2225 - Marvin Gaye Set of (7) Signed Checks
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Set of seven personal and bank checks, each 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Gaye, “Marvin P. Gaye, Jr.,” dated between 1976 and 1979. In overall ve
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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The Kinks Original 1960s Negatives2226 - The Kinks Original 1960s Negatives
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Set of four original negatives of The Kinks taken during a candid photo session at the British Transport Museum in 1964, each approximately measuring
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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The Lovin' Spoonful Signed Sheet Music2227 - The Lovin' Spoonful Signed Sheet Music
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Souvenir sheet music for the song 'Daydream' by The Lovin' Spoonful, three pages, 8.5 x 11, signed on the first page in black felt tip b...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Keith Moon's Drum Stick from 1967 Monterey Pop Festival2228 - Keith Moon's Drum Stick from 1967 Monterey Pop Festival
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Amazing Ludwig Drum Co. 1A drumstick used by Keith Moon during The Who’s raucous performance at the 1967 Monterey International Pop Music Festival. Th
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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The Monkees Oversized Signed Photograph2229 - The Monkees Oversized Signed Photograph
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Color glossy 14 x 11 photo of the band sitting in director’s chairs, signed in blue felt tip by David Jones, Mickey Dolenz, and Peter Tork. In fine co
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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The Monkees Signed Photograph2230 - The Monkees Signed Photograph
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Color semi-glossy 14 x 11 photo of The Monkees sitting in personalized director's chairs, signed in blue felt tip by David Jones, Mickey Dolenz,...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Moody Blues Signed Album2231 - Moody Blues Signed Album
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Every Good Boy Deserves Favour album signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Justin Hayward, Graeme Edge, Ray Thomas, and John Lodge. In very g
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Van Morrison Signed Photograph2232 - Van Morrison Signed Photograph
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Glossy 8 x 10 Warner/Reprise publicity photo of Morrison resting on a chair, signed vertically in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with some scattere
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Murray the K 1967 Program: The Who and Cream2233 - Murray the K 1967 Program: The Who and Cream
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Official program for Murray the K's Music in the Fifth Dimension musical showcase at New York's RKO Radio Theater on March 28, 1967, sixteen...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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New York Rock Festival 1968 Program: Jimi Henrix, Janis Joplin, and Jim Morrison2234 - New York Rock Festival 1968 Program: Jimi Henrix, Janis Joplin, and Jim Morrison
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Original program for the New York Rock Festival held at the Singer Bowl in Flushing Meadows, New York, on August 2, 23, and 30, 1968, sixteen pages, 9
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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Peter, Paul & Mary Signed Album2235 - Peter, Paul & Mary Signed Album
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The Best of Peter, Paul and Mary: Ten Years Together album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip, "Peter Yarrow, Puff the Magic Dragon&quo...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Rory Storm and the Hurricanes 1962 Tower Ballroom Ticket2236 - Rory Storm and the Hurricanes 1962 Tower Ballroom Ticket
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Original vintage ticket for "Operation Big Beat" at the Tower Ballroom, New Brighton, on March 9, 1962, measuring 4.5 x 3.5, and listing M...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Rory Storm and the Hurricanes 1961 Concert Poster2237 - Rory Storm and the Hurricanes 1961 Concert Poster
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Vintage red-and-yellow 8.25 x 13 concert poster for the "Grand Opening of the Cassanova Rock 'n' Swing Club at Samson and Barlow's ...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Simon and Garfunkel Signature Display2238 - Simon and Garfunkel Signature Display
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Simon and Garfunkel display featuring a black ballpoint signature, "Best, Art Garfunkel," on a green 4 x 2.5 sheet, and a purple felt tip ...
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Estimate : 200.00
 
 
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Phil Spector Signed Sheet Music2239 - Phil Spector Signed Sheet Music
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Frank Music Corp. sheet music for the song 'Unchained Melody' by The Righteous Brothers, six pages, 9 x 12, signed on the first page in blue...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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The Temptations Signed Guitar2240 - The Temptations Signed Guitar
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Attractive black-bodied sunburst-finish Copley ‘stratocaster-style’ electric guitar, signed on the body in felt tip by Otis Williams, Ron Tyson, Joe H
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Gene Vincent 1962 Handbill2241 - Gene Vincent 1962 Handbill
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Vintage color 10 x 8 handbill for a Gene Vincent and Brenda Lee concert at the Granada Cinema in Woolwich, South East London, on April 6, 1962, with N
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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The Who 1971 UK Tour Poster2242 - The Who 1971 UK Tour Poster
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Black-and-white 19.75 x 29.75 poster for The Who's 1971 UK tour, featuring a classic image of Pete Townshend playing guitar with white text, &qu...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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The Who Original Photograph2243 - The Who Original Photograph
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Original color semi-glossy 10.5 x 8.5 photo of The Who posing against a stone wall, taken by photographer Jim Marshall in 1967 San Francisco, with rev
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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The Who Signed Join Together CD Box Set2244 - The Who Signed Join Together CD Box Set
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Join Together CD box set signed on the front cover of the large inner booklet in silver ink by Pete Townshend, Roger Daltrey, and John Entwistle. In f
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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The Who: Pete Townshend Signed Photos2245 - The Who: Pete Townshend Signed Photos
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Group of four satin-finish 8 x 10 photos of Pete Townshend during different stages of his prolific career, each signed in black felt tip. In overall f
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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ABAA Signed Photograph2246 - ABAA Signed Photograph
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Color satin-finish 8.5 x 6 photo of ABBA posing against a dark background, signed in black felt tip by Agnetha Faltskog, Bjorn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersso
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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ABBA Set of (4) Signed Photographs2247 - ABBA Set of (4) Signed Photographs
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Set of four photos, each signed by the pictured ABBA member in ballpoint or felt tip: a color 5.75 x 5.75 cardstock publicity of Agnetha Faltskog; a c
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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AC/DC Signed Album2248 - AC/DC Signed Album
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Let There Be Rock album signed and inscribed on the front cover in black felt tip, "To Terry, Bon, AC/DC," and in blue ballpoint, "To...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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AC/DC Signed Album2249 - AC/DC Signed Album
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Fly on the Wall album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Brian Johnson, Angus Young, Malcolm Young, Cliff Williams, and Simon Wright. In fi
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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AC/DC Signed Drum Head2250 - AC/DC Signed Drum Head
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A white Remo Weather King 14.5? drumhead, signed in black felt tip by five members of the classic hard rock band, "You shook me all night long,...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Aerosmith Pair of Signed Items2251 - Aerosmith Pair of Signed Items
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Two items: a self-titled Aerosmith album, signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Steven Tyler and Joey Kramer; and a color glossy 11 x 14 photo
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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