Fine Autographs and Artifacts

Signed book: The Ghost Writer. First edition, first printing. NY: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1979. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.5 x 8.25, 180 pages.

Signed book: The Nutcracker. First edition, limited issue, numbered 174/250. NY: Crown Publishers, 1984. Hardcover with slipcase, 10 x 10, 102 pages.

Signed book: Where the Wild Things Are. Later printing. NY: Harper & Row, 1974. Hardcover with dust jacket, 10.25 x 9.25. Signed on the title pa...

Signed book: Outside Over There. Later printing. NY: Harper & Row, 1981. Hardcover with dust jacket, 10.25 x 9.25. Signed and inscribed on the t...

Signed book: The Butter Battle Book. First edition, limited issue, numbered 155/500. NY: Random House, 1984. Hardcover with slipcase, 8.25 x 11.25. Si

Glossy 3.75 x 5 head-and-shoulders photo of the great children's author and illustrator, signed in the lower border in black felt tip, "Wit...

Signed book: Love and Exile. First edition, limited issue, numbered 46/200. Garden City, NY: Doubleday, 1984. Hardcover with slipcase, 6.25 x 9.5, 352

Signed book: The Gulag Archipelago 1918–1956: An Experiment in Literary Investigation, by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, translated by Thomas P. Whi

Coveted ink signature, "Bram Stoker,” on an off-white 2.5 x 1 sheet clipped from the close of a letter. Double-matted with a glossy photo...

ALS signed “Henry Irving,” written in the hand of his secretary, Dracula author Bram Stoker, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x

Signed book: Sophie's Choice. Later printing. NY: Random House, 1979. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 515 pages. Signed and inscribed on ...

ALS signed “W. M. Thackeray,” one page, 4.25 x 6.75, no date. Handwritten letter, in part: "I thank you for your note, and am very g

One of the most successful, prolific, and respected English novelists of the Victorian era (1815-1882). Union Bank of London check, 7 x 3.25, filled o

Signed book: Rabbit is Rich. First edition, limited issue, numbered 60/350. NY: Alfred A. Knopf, 1981. Hardcover with dust jacket and slipcase, 5.75 x

Signed book: Museums and Women. First edition, limited issue, numbered 288/350. NY: Alfred A. Knopf, 1972. Hardcover with dust jacket and slipcase, 5.

Signed book: Roger's Version. First edition, limited issue, numbered 108/350. NY: Alfred A. Knopf, 1986. Hardcover with slipcase, 6 x 8.5, 329 p...

Signed book: Roger's Version. First edition. Franklin Center, PA: Franklin Library, 1986. Leatherbound hardcover, 6.25 x 9, 329 pages. Signed on...

Signed book: Exodus. Franklin Center, PA: The Franklin Library, 1977. Leatherbound hardcover, 6.5 x 9.5, 718 pages. Signed on a free end page in blue

Signed book: Creation. First edition, limited issue, numbered 138/500. NY: Random House, 1981. Hardcover with slipcase, 6.5 x 9.5, 510 pages. Signed o

Signed book: Galapagos. First edition. Franklin Center, PA: Franklin Library, 1985. Leatherbound hardcover, 6 x 9, 295 pages. Signed on a free end pag

Signed book: New and Selected Poems, 1923–1985. First edition. Franklin Center, PA: Franklin Library, 1985. Leatherbound hardcover, 6.5 x 9.5

Signed book: Babes in the Darkling Wood. Second printing. NY: Alliance, 1940. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 410 pages. Signed and inscribed o

ALS, one page, 7 x 9, personal letterhead, July 22, 1932. Handwritten letter, in part: "I'll come to the Master's lodgings with my litt...

The Chase National Bank check, 6.5 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Thomas Wolfe, payable to Fater's, Inc. for $1.96, July 19, 1937, with Wolfe ...

Rare pairing of ink signatures, "Wm. Wordsworth, Rydal Mount" and "William Wordsworth, Esq're, with the affectionate regards of F...

Signed book: The Winds of War. Twelfth printing, limited issue of 300 slipcased editions with special signed page bound in. Boston: Little, Brown and

Vintage ink signature, "W. B. Yeats,” on an off-white 1.25 x .75 slip, matted and framed with a portrait and poem to an overall size of 1...

ALS in German, signed “Beethoven,” one page, 9.5 x 8.25, circa September 1823. Letter to Franz Christian Kirchhoffer, concerning the

Famed German composer (1833-1897) whose works in the classical spirit, written in the midst of the Romantic era, take a place among the most enduring

ALS in German, signed “J. Brahms,” one page on a 4.75 x 3.25 postcard, March 30, 1875. Untranslated handwritten letter by Brahms, ad

AMQS on an off-white 8.25 x 5.5 sheet featuring an ornate purple border, signed and inscribed at the conclusion in ink, "Madame Kiéné,

Important Norwegian composer and pianist (1843–1907) whose works, often with a strong nationalistic flavor, include such repertory staples as

Excessively rare and extremely desirable manuscript DS in German, signed "Joseph Haydn," one page both sides, 8 x 9.75, July 21, 1801. Unt...

Desirable ALS in French, signed “G. Puccini,” one page, 6.25 x 9.75, Torre del Lago letterhead, November 26, 1906. Untranslated hand

Postcard depicting the "Nuvo Arsenal de Guerra" in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 5.5. x 3.5, signed along the bottom in ink, "Giacomo Pucci...

ALS in German, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.5 x 8.5, June 23, 1878. Handwritten letter to "Mrs. Landau," in part (translated): &q...

Two original unsigned pen and ink works of art by Miles Davis on either side of an 11 x 14 heavy stock sheet, most likely removed from a sketch pad. W

Three vintage 5 x 3 autograph albums containing over 60 signatures of jazz legends, mostly single-sided, all identified and dated by the original coll

Desirable page removed from a French-language program for the first annual European Jazz Festival held in Antibes, Le Cap, and Juan-les-Pins in 1960,

Vintage ink signatures of the Charlie Parker Quintet—Miles Davis, Max Roach, Tommy Potter, and Duke Jordan—on an off-white 9.5 x 6 n

Jazz guitarist and composer (1910–1953) who invented an entirely new style of jazz guitar technique, sometimes called 'hot' jazz guita...

Fantastic vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Cline in a lovely head-and-shoulders pose, signed in fountain pen, "Musically Yours, Patsy Cline."...

TLS, signed, "Woody Guthrie," one page, lightly-lined, 7.5 x 9.75, March 19, 1946. Letter to Moe Asch and Marian Distler. In full: "I...

Original circa 1963 oversized Parlophone Records promotional card of the Beatles wearing matching dark suits, 7.5 x 5, signed on the reverse in blue b

Vintage glossy 2.25 x 3.25 photograph of the Beatles taken outside the Cavern Club in Liverpool in mid-1961. The group—George Harrison, Pete

Rare pair of metal mothers for a 1964 Vee-Jay Records release of Introducing… The Beatles, the first studio album released by the Beatles in

Signed book: Songs by George Harrison: Book and Record Set, Vol. 1. Limited edition, numbered 1828/2500. Surrey, England: Genesis Publications Limited

Vintage ink signature, "George Harrison,” on a blue 4.25 x 4 album page. In very fine condition.

Monthly copy of The Beatles Book from October 1963, No. 3, 22 pages, 6 x 8.25, with the front cover depicting the Beatles playing in a swimming pool,

Signed book: In His Own Write. Later printing. London: Jonathan Cape, 1964. Hardcover, 5.25 x 7, 76 pages. Prominently signed opposite the title page

Vintage circa 1963 official Beatles Fan Club promo card depicting Dezo Hoffmann's image of the group seated in their collarless suits, 5.5 x 3.7...

Christmas card with a ‘Santas and Snowflakes’ front design, measures 6.5 x 9 open, signed and inscribed inside in blue ballpoint,

Stunning 1967 vintage glossy 5.75 x 8 promotional photograph of the Bee Gees, signed by the full original lineup: Robin Gibb, Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb

Color 8.5 x 11 backstage pass identification sheet for the Bob Dylan and Grateful Dead show at Anaheim Stadium on July 28, 1987, signed in black felt

Vintage 1950s autograph book, 4.75 x 4, signed inside in blue ballpoint of Buddy Holly. The consignor notes that the signature was obtained at the Gau

Brilliant glossy 10 x 8 Shelter Records / ABC Records promotional photograph of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, signed by the entire band in black fe

Scarce oversized 11 x 14 cardstock premium of Elvis Presley during a dramatic vocal performance, boldly signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, &quo...

Attractive ink signature, "Prince,” on an off-white 3.5 x 3 sheet. In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from R...

The Works album by Queen, signed nicely on the front cover in blue ballpoint, "Freddie Mercury, xx," "Roger Taylor," "Brian...

Late 1979 Queen signatures on two orange 5.75 x 4 autograph book pages, signed and inscribed in ballpoint, “Love to Michelle, Freddie Mercury

Very rare 1964 UK vinyl pressing (DFE 8560) of the Rolling Stones’ self-titled debut EP, signed on the back cover in blue ballpoint by the en

Glossy 10.25 x 8 Rolling Stones Records promotional photo of Mick Jagger and Keith Richards that was taken by Ken Regan in 1984 whilst the Rolling Sto

Program from the European leg of U2’s War Tour, 8 x 11.5, 14 pages, signed on the front cover in black felt tip, "Bono '83," and...

Appealing color 22 x 12 poster of Van Halen removed from the centerfold of a tour book, signed under their likeness in blue felt tip by Eddie Van Hale

Program for the Scopus Award Dinner in honor of Leonard Bernstein, held by the Greater Boston Chapter of the American Friends of the Hebrew University

Handsome vintage matte-finish 6 x 8 bust-length photo of Enrico Caruso by New York photographer Herman Mishkin, signed vertically in fountain pen by t

Softcover Hawkes Pocket Scores edition of "Aaron Copland: Concerto for Clarinet," 5.5 x 7.5, 42 pages, signed on the title page in fountai...

French poet and novelist (1842–1908) who was known as 'the poet of the humble.' Three items: a vintage 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo of Fra...

Italian composer (1797-1848) known as a leading composer of the bel canto opera style. Folded mailing envelope, 5 x 2.75, no date, signed below in ink

French composer of operas, string quartets, symphonies, and choral works (1734–1829). Rare ALS in French, signed “Gossec,”

Gifted pianist and composer (1829-1869) who was one of the first figures in American music to attain an international reputation. His colorful keyboar

French composer (1818-1893) best remembered for his composition of 'Ave Maria.' ALS in French, signed “Ch. Gounod,” one page, 4....

Spanish Catalan pianist and composer of classical music (born 1867) most well known for Goyescas and who died tragically in 1916 when his boat was tor

Softcover sheet music booklet for "No. 4, The Mountain Brook" from "Six Piano Pieces by Victor Herbert," published in Chicago by...

Distinguished matte-finish 4 x 5.75 photo of the celebrated conductor with his baton, signed in black felt tip by Herbert von Karajan. In very fine co

French composer (1822–1884) who won the Prix de Rome in 1844. Two items: an AMQS, one page, 4 x 5, April 4, 1870, signed and inscribed in fou

ALS in French, signed “J. Massenet,” one page, 4.75 x 6.5, June 1909. Untranslated handwritten letter by the celebrated composer. In

Important Danish composer (1865-1931) best known for his six grandly scaled symphonies, a number of which bear such evocative subtitles as "The...

Mexican composer, music educator, and scholar (1882–1948) whose work connected the concert scene with a mostly forgotten tradition of popular

Renowned French composer (1899-1963) best known for his colorful, energetic keyboard works, art songs, and choral music. Signed sheet music book: Po

French army officer and composer (1760-1836) who wrote the words and music to the French national anthem, La Marseillaise. ADS in French, signed

AMQS on an off-white 4.75 x 3.25 slip, signed below in ink, "Ant. Rubinstein, St. Petersbourg, 14 Aout, 1890." Rubinstein pens a chord whi...

Composer and one of the most distinguished pianists of the Romantic era (1819-1896). She and her husband, composer Robert Schumann, were early champio

Italian opera composer and conductor (1774–1851), extremely celebrated in his time, though largely forgotten after his death. ALS in French,

Scarce, boldly penned AQS on an off-white 6.5 x 3.75 sheet, signed below in fountain pen, “Bath, 1: Sept. 1838, J. Strauss,” who wri

ALS in French, signed "Stravinsky," one page, 8.5 x 7, Western Union Cablegram, no date. Untranslated handwritten telegram in pencil by th...

Hand-addressed mailing envelope, 4.75 x 4, addressed in Giuseppe Verdi's hand to his friend in Geneva, the engineer Giuseppe De Amicis. Postmark...

German composer and conductor (1869–1930) who was the son of Richard Wagner; he served as the opera composer and artistic director of the Bay

American singer, pianist, Tin Pan Alley composer, and booking agent (1879–1951). Christmas card with a candle and a snow-covered homestead, m

Dramatic vintage glossy 8 x 10 Associated Booking Corp. photo of Louis Armstrong playing the trumpet, signed and inscribed in green fountain pen, &q...

Vintage matte-finish 10 x 8 photo of Bauduc at his drum kit, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "To Nat, Best Wishes & Swing Out, Ray Ba...

Glossy 8 x 10 portrait of the great singer taken by celebrated photographer Annie Leibovitz, signed in the lower border in black felt tip, "Ton...

Two TLSs signed “Irving,” both one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, addressed to Leonard Hoffman. The earlier letter, October

Influential swing tenor saxophonist (1908–1941).  Vintage pencil signature, "Chu Berry," on an off-white 5 x 3 card, also signe...

Glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo of Benny Carter looking cool in a white suit against a dark background, signed neatly in black felt tip. In fine conditi

Glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo of the handsome drummer wearing a pinstripe double-breasted suit and holding a pair of drumsticks, signed in the lower b

Jazz drummer (1898–1959) who was among the first drummers who improvised while performing to be recorded. Vintage matte-finish 10 x 8 photo o

Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Rodgers & Hart Song Book album signed on the front in black ballpoint, "Thank you, Sincerely, Ella Fitzgerald,&qu...

Attractive glossy 8 x 9.75 close-up photo of 'The First Lady of Song,' signed in blue felt tip, "Greetings, sincerely, Ella Fitzgerald....

American jazz pianist and composer (1923-1977) who is best known for the jazz standard 'Misty.' Glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo of Garner in a...