RR Auction: Fine Autograph & Artifact Auction

French composer, conductor, and organist (1863–1937) who won the prestigious Prix de Rome in 1882, and was taught by other such masters as Antoine Fra

Ideal 4.25 x 6.25 cabinet portrait of a young Puccini, inscribed in Italian in black ink to singer Romilda Pantaleoni and signed, “Giacomo Puccini, Ml

Distinguished Czech composer (1824–1884) best known for his colorful symphonic poem The Moldau and the opera The Bartered Bride. Rare 4 x 6 cabinet ph

Leading French modernist composer during the interwar period (1869–1937). Superb 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo of Roussel in a head-and-shoulders pose by G

Russian dramatist, opera librettist, and translator (1850–1916) and the younger brother of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. ALS in Cyrillic, signed “M. Tchai

ALS in Italian, signed “G. Verdi,” one page, 4.5 x 7, June 13, [1894]. Letter to his friend Giuseppe De Amicis. In part (translated): "A case o...

ALS in German, one page, 5.25 x 8.5, December 15, 1870. Letter to his publisher Schott & Co. In full (translated): “Here I send you the addition...

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

Signed book: The Age of Anxiety: Symphony No. 2 for Piano and Orchestra. Revised version. NY: G. Schirmer, Inc., 1966. Paperback, 7.5 x 5, 105 pages.

Important Italian composer, pianist, and conductor (1866–1924) best known for his complex contrapuntal keyboard works. ALS, one page, lightly-gridded,

French composer (1865–1935) best known for ‘The Sorcerer’s Apprentice,’ interpreted to delightful effect in Disney’s Fantasia. ALS in French, two page

ALS in French, one page both sides, 5.75 x 8.5, May 6, 1954. Letter to a friend, in part (translated): "Tony Aubin is conducting the last conce...

Influential French composer (1845–1924). Untranslated ALS in French, one page, 5.25 x 8.25, National Conservatory of Music and Declamation letterhead,

Czech-born composer (1879–1972) of such ‘light’ classics as the operettas ‘The Firefly,’ ‘Rose Marie,’ and ‘The Vagabond King.’ Two items: a semi-glos

Well-regarded Russian composer (1865–1936) best known for his lush orchestral works, including nine symphonies and concerti for various instruments. U

Russian composer (1875–1956) who concentrated primarily on monumental operas, ballets, and cantatas. ALS in Cyrillic, signed “R. Gliere,” one page, 6.

French composer (1818–1893) best remembered for his composition of ‘Ave Maria.' Untranslated ALS in French, signed “Ch. Gounod,” one page both s...

ALS in German, signed “E. Humperdinck,” one page, 4.5 x 7, December 11, 1895. Letter of recommendation for a conductor. In part: “The undersigned here

Prolific Bohemian-Czech composer (1890–1959) of modern classical music TLS in Czech, signed “B. Martinu,” one page, 4.25 x 6, July 13, 1959. Letter to