Marvels of Modern Music

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RR Auction's Marvels of Modern Music sale lives up to its name in November 2022, with an unprecedented selection of autographs, stage-used memorabilia, concert posters, and vinyl records. The auction is led by a remarkable archive of love letters by the teenage Bob Dylan, plus some of the earliest known signed photographs of him as a high schooler—these materials project his path to stardom, outlining his dreams of changing his name, becoming a singer, and selling a million records. Another highlight of the sale comes in several original drawings by fellow shaper of '60s pop culture, Edie Sedgwick, the Warhol superstar who befriended Dylan at the Chelsea Hotel. Further items of note include Billy Joel's concert-used piano, apparel from Prince's stage-worn wardrobe, rare and exemplary autographs of The Doors, and signatures of the Beatles, Elvis Presley, Jimi Hendrix, the Rolling Stones, and more.
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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Queen EMI Records 'News of the World' Promotional Display Robot8184 - Queen EMI Records 'News of the World' Promotional Display Robot
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Legendary UK EMI Records promotional ‘Frank the Robot’ display for the release of Queen
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Estimate : 30,000.00 - 35,000.00
 
 
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Brian May Signed Book8185 - Brian May Signed Book
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Signed book: Queen in 3-D. First edition, first printing. London, England: The London Stereoscopic Company, 2017. Hardcover with slipcase, 9.75 x 13,
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Billie Holiday Signed Photograph8186 - Billie Holiday Signed Photograph
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Exceptional vintage glossy 8 x 10 Associated Booking Corp promo photo of the magnificent jazz singer, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, "...
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
 
 
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B. B. King's Personally-Owned St. Blues Guitar8187 - B. B. King's Personally-Owned St. Blues Guitar
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B. B. King's personally-owned St. Blues '61 South' blonde natural wood-finish thinline semi-hollowbody Telecaster-inspired electric guit...
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
 
 
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Django Reinhardt, Jean Cocteau, Fernandel and Others Signed Autograph Album8188 - Django Reinhardt, Jean Cocteau, Fernandel and Others Signed Autograph Album
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Vintage softcover address book, 3.75 x 5.75, signed inside in ink by nineteen prominent figures of French art and music, including: pioneering jazz gu
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Louis Armstrong Signed Photograph8189 - Louis Armstrong Signed Photograph
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Fantastic vintage matte-finish 10 x 8 photo of jazz legend Louis Armstrong in his youth, signed and inscribed in green fountain pen, "Best wish...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Count Basie Signed Photograph8190 - Count Basie Signed Photograph
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Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Count Basie at his piano by Bruno of Hollywood, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "To My Boy Harry, a very f...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Cab and Blanche Calloway (2) Signed Photographs8191 - Cab and Blanche Calloway (2) Signed Photographs
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Two vintage glossy 8 x 10 photos of the bandleading brother and sister, individually signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "To Harry Paul, Lots...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Robert Crumb Trading Card Proof Sheets8192 - Robert Crumb Trading Card Proof Sheets
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Five uncut color proof sheets of music trading cards designed by Robert Crumb, 17.5 x 23, published by Eclipse Trading Cards circa 1992, including the
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Duke Ellington Signed Photograph8193 - Duke Ellington Signed Photograph
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Vintage glossy 10 x 8 William Morris Agency photo of Duke Ellington posing behind his piano, neatly signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "To M...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Erskine Hawkins Signed Photograph8194 - Erskine Hawkins Signed Photograph
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Vintage glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo of Hawkins holding his trumpet by Bruno of Hollywood, signed in blue ballpoint, "Best regards, Erskine Ha...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Billie Holiday and Band Original Photograph8195 - Billie Holiday and Band Original Photograph
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Original glossy 10 x 8 photo of Billie Holiday and her band during a recording session in New York City on February 29, 1940. Her band includes Sonny
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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John Lee Hooker Signed Album8196 - John Lee Hooker Signed Album
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Hooker 'n Heat album by John Lee Hooker and Canned Heat, signed on the back cover in black ballpoint, "John Lee Hooker, JLH," and by h...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Etta James Signed Album8197 - Etta James Signed Album
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Peaches album signed inside the gatefold in black ballpoint, "Be sweet as always, God bless, Etta James." In fine condition, with a Becket...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Quincy Jones Signed Photograph8198 - Quincy Jones Signed Photograph
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Satin-finish 8 x 10 Qwest publicity photo of Quincy Jones and his 1989 album Back on the Block, signed in silver ink, "Quincy Jones, 1/31/90.&q...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Gene Krupa Signed Photograph8199 - Gene Krupa Signed Photograph
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Vintage glossy 8 x 10 MCA promo photo for Gene Krupa and His Orchestra, boldly signed and inscribed in fountain pen by the energetic jazz drummer and
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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James Rushing Signed Photograph8200 - James Rushing Signed Photograph
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Jazz singer (1901-1972) best known as the vocalist for Count Basie's Orchestra from 1935 to 1948. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo of James...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Muddy Waters 1961 Carnegie Hall Handbill8201 - Muddy Waters 1961 Carnegie Hall Handbill
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Early original 8.5 x 11 handbill for “Blues at Carnegie,” held at Carnegie Hall in New York City
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Johnny 'Guitar' Watson Signed Album8202 - Johnny 'Guitar' Watson Signed Album
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A Real Mother For Ya album by Johnny Guitar Watson, who has signed the front cover in silver ink. In fine condition. The record is included.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Elvis Presley Signed Oversized Photograph from G.I. Blues8203 - Elvis Presley Signed Oversized Photograph from G.I. Blues
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Superbly rare vintage matte-finish 11 x 14 Paramount Pictures promotional photo of Elvis Presley in his U.S. Army military uniform as Specialist 5 Tul
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Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
 
 
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