RR Auction: Fine Autograph & Artifact Auction

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Headquartered in Boston’s North End, RR Auction is a globally recognized and trusted source for rare documents, manuscripts, autographs, and historic artifacts. Since its inception in 1980, RR has achieved countless record-setting prices in over 425 successful sales, including Truman Capote’s hand-notated manuscript for Breakfast at Tiffany’s for over $300,000, President Kennedy’s 1963 convertible for $318,000, and a pair of Bonnie and Clyde’s guns for over $500,000. Internationally known and frequently featured in all media outlets—with appearances on NBC’s Today Show, CBS This Morning, Fox News, the New York Times Sunday Magazine, and the London Times—RR Auction prides itself on selling authentic material, thoroughly examined by in-house experts and third-party authenticators, to uphold the guarantee of authenticity. With a stunning full-color print catalog and a massive online presence, RR Auction continues to achieve record prices for clients around the world.
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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Giacomo Puccini658 - Giacomo Puccini
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Desirable 3.25 x 5.5 postcard photo of Puccini in a relaxed pose, signed and inscribed in the lower border in black ink; also bears an ANS by Puccini
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Gioacchino Rossini659 - Gioacchino Rossini
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Important Italian composer (1792–1868) who became one of the seminal figures in the history of opera with such repertoire staples as The Barber of Sev
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Camille Saint-Saens660 - Camille Saint-Saens
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ALS in French, signed “C. Saint-Saens,” one page both sides, 7.25 x 9.75, October 8, 1918. In full (translated): "The composer and orchestra le...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky661 - Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
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Highly desirable trimmed Feerie ballet cover sheet for a Parisian performance of The Nutcracker, 7 x 12, boldly signed in the upper right in black ink
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
 
 
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Alexander Tcherepnin662 - Alexander Tcherepnin
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Russian composer and pianist (1899–1977) Excellent combination of AMQSs and an autograph testimonial on a white 10.25 x 8 sheet, signed at the conclus
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Giuseppe Verdi663 - Giuseppe Verdi
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ALS in Italian, signed “G. Verdi,” one page, 5.5 x 7.5, Grand Hotel de Milan letterhead, May 5, 1898. In part (translated): "In the letter I wr...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Richard Wagner664 - Richard Wagner
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DS in German, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 9 x 13, August 30, 1873. Untranslated circular issued to the friends and patrons of his Bayreuth Fes
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Jussi Bjorling665 - Jussi Bjorling
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Much-lauded Swedish tenor (1911–1960) who was one of the most popular opera stars of his era. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 Bruno of Hollywood portrait of the
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Feodor Chaliapin666 - Feodor Chaliapin
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Sheet music for ‘The Song of the Volga Boatmen,’ one page both sides, 8.75 x 11.75, prominently signed in the upper right in fountain pen, “F. Chaliap
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Composers667 - Composers
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Desirable collection of four items, each signed by a composer, including: Michael Balfe (ALS), Benjamin Britten (program), Darius Milhaud (ALS), and L
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Percy Grainger668 - Percy Grainger
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Well-regarded Australian-born pianist, conductor, and composer (1882–1961) best known for his folk settings and colorful experimental works. Three ite
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Leos Janacek669 - Leos Janacek
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Czech composer, musical theorist, folklorist, publicist, and teacher (1854–1928) considered one of the most important opera composers of the first hal
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Leos Janacek670 - Leos Janacek
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Czech composer, musical theorist, folklorist, publicist, and teacher (1854–1928) considered one of the most important opera composers of the first hal
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Gian Carlo Menotti671 - Gian Carlo Menotti
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DS, ten onionskin pages, 8.5 x 13, December 13, 1965. Agreement between Menotti’s publisher G. Schirmer and Roy Newbert, in which the former “sells, a
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Giacomo Meyerbeer672 - Giacomo Meyerbeer
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Untranslated ALS in French, signed “Meyerbeer,” one page, 5 x 8, no date. Affixed to a larger page by its second integral page. In fine condition.
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Jacques Offenbach673 - Jacques Offenbach
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French composer (1819–1880) best known for his popular stage works, most notably Orpheus in the Underworld (including the famous ‘Can-Can’) and The Ta
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Carl Orff674 - Carl Orff
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German composer (1895–1982) best known for his oratorio ‘Carmina Burana.’ TLS, one page, 8.25 x 5.75, personal letterhead, September 18, 1978. Letter
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Eugene Ormandy675 - Eugene Ormandy
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Two matte-finish photos, 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, both signed and inscribed in the lower border in black ink to “To Mr. Luzio Cinalli”; one dated “Philadelp
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Camille Saint-Saens676 - Camille Saint-Saens
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AMQS on a light pink 6 x 4 album page, signed below, “C. Saint-Saens, 1902.” Saint-Saens pens four bars of music from a piano and string quartet. In f
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Camille Saint-Saens677 - Camille Saint-Saens
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ANS in French on both sides of a 3.5 x 2 personal calling card imprinted with his name, unsigned, no date. In full (translated): "Yes…we can ta...
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Henri Vieuxtemps678 - Henri Vieuxtemps
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Belgian composer and violinist (1820–1881) considered an essential part of the Franco-Belgian violin school during the mid-19th century. Two ALSs in F
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Eugene Ysaye679 - Eugene Ysaye
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Belgian violin virtuoso, composer, and conductor (1858–1931) known as ‘The King of the Violin.’ Ink signature, “Souvenir of E. Ysaye,” on an off-white
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Beatles680 - Beatles
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Wonderful vintage circa 1963 ballpoint signatures of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr on a yellow 5.25 x 4 album page sti
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Estimate : 7,500.00 - 10,000.00
 
 
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Beatles681 - Beatles
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Crisp vintage ballpoint signatures of John Lennon, George Harrison, Paul McCartney, and Ringo Starr on a light green 4 x 3 album page. Framed with the
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
 
 
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Beatles682 - Beatles
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Vintage luncheon menu for The Atlantic Hotel in Newquay, England, on September 14, 1967, measuring 8 x 10, one page both sides, signed on the front in
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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Beatles: Harrison and Starr683 - Beatles: Harrison and Starr
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Ballpoint signatures, “George Harrison” and “Ringo Starr,” on an off-white 4 x 3 slip. In very good to fine condition, with light staining and overall
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Beatles: George Harrison684 - Beatles: George Harrison
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Choice ballpoint signature, “George Harrison,” on a white 4 x 5.5 sheet. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks a
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Beatles: Lennon and McCartney685 - Beatles: Lennon and McCartney
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Official vintage circa 1964 Beatles fan club promo card depicting the band in their collarless suits, 5.5 x 4.25, authentically signed on the front in
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Beatles: Paul McCartney686 - Beatles: Paul McCartney
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Unusual program for a performance of George Frideric Handel’s Messiah by the Bristol Choral Society on December 18, 1965, eight pages, 5.75 x 8.25, si
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Beatles: Paul McCartney687 - Beatles: Paul McCartney
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Yesterday and Today reproduction ‘butcher’ album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by McCartney. In fine condition. The record is included.
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Beatles: Paul McCartney688 - Beatles: Paul McCartney
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Run Devil Run CD signed and inscribed on the front of the booklet in black felt tip, “To John—Cheers! Paul McCartney,” and in blue felt tip, “Klaus Vo
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Beatles: Ringo Starr689 - Beatles: Ringo Starr
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Color 40.5 x 40.5 canvas print of a Ringo Starr painting entitled ‘Untitled Circle,’ exhibited at the Gerald Hartinger Fine Arts gallery in Vienna, Au
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Patsy Cline690 - Patsy Cline
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ALS signed “Patsy & Julie,” two pages, 5.75 x 9, December 8, 1958. Letter to her friends Trina and Bruce, in full, “Sorry to be so late writing ...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Bob Dylan691 - Bob Dylan
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Sought-after Nashville Skyline album prominently signed on the front cover in black felt tip. In very good to fine condition, with usual wear to the s
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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George Gershwin692 - George Gershwin
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Scarce and highly desirable cover and title page for sheet music to Porgy and Bess, measuring 17 x 11.75 open, signed below his frontispiece image in
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 3,500.00
 
 
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Jimi Hendrix693 - Jimi Hendrix
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Ideal ink signature, “Jimi Hendrix,” on an off-white 3 x 2.25 slip matted and framed with the cover to the 1979 single Gloria to an overall size of 10
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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Elvis Presley694 - Elvis Presley
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Vintage ballpoint signature and inscription, “To Tony, from Elvis Presley,” on an off-white 2.5 x 2.25 slip. In fine condition, with light soiling.
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Rolling Stones695 - Rolling Stones
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The Rolling Stones self-titled debut EP signed on the reverse of the sleeve in black ballpoint by Mick Jagger, Brian Jones, Keith Richards, Charlie Wa
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Estimate : 5,500.00 - 7,500.00
 
 
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Rolling Stones696 - Rolling Stones
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Program for “The Sensational Rolling Stones” presented by Robert Stigwood Associates in 1964, ten pages, 8.75 x 11, signed inside in blue ballpoint by
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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Rolling Stones697 - Rolling Stones
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Vintage circa 1964 Decca Records promo card of the group, 5.5 x 4.25, signed in blue ballpoint by Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Brian Jones, Bill Wyman
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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The Who698 - The Who
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Complete set of vintage signatures, including: ballpoint signatures of Pete Townshend, Keith Moon, and Roger Daltrey on the reverse of a ticket for a
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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10cc699 - 10cc
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Ballpoint signatures, “Best Wishes, 10CC, Eric Stewart,” “Tony O'Malley,” “Stuart Tosh,” “Paul Burgess,” “Rick Fenn,” and “Graham Gouldman, xxx,...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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AC/DC700 - AC/DC
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Who Made Who album signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Cliff Williams, Simon Wright, Malcolm Young, and Angus Young, with each adding “AC/D
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Aerosmith701 - Aerosmith
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Toys in the Attic album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Brad Whitford, and Joey Kramer. In fine condition. The
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Aerosmith702 - Aerosmith
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Circa 1994 satin-finish 8 x 10 Geffen Records publicity photo of Aerosmith during their Get a Grip period, signed in black felt tip by Steven Tyler, J
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Aerosmith703 - Aerosmith
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Felt tip signatures of Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Brad Whitford, Tom Hamilton, and Joey Kramer on an off-white 9.5 x 10.25 MCA cardstock sheet. In fine
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The Angels704 - The Angels
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My Boyfriend’s Back album signed on the front cover in black felt tip, “My Boyfriend’s Back, Barbara Brown,” “Peggy Santiglia,” and “Phyllis Sirico.”
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Asia705 - Asia
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Alpha album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Geoff Downes, Carl Palmer, John Wetton, and Sam Coulson. In very good to fine condition, wit
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Beach Boys706 - Beach Boys
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Felt tip signatures of Brian Wilson and Al Jardine on one off-white card, and Carl Wilson, Mike Love and Bruce Johnston on another. Nicely double-matt
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Beatles: George Martin707 - Beatles: George Martin
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TLS signed “George Martin,” one page, 8.25 x 11.75, Air Studios Ltd letterhead, May 30, 1991. Letter to John Bennett, in part: “I am so glad you enjoy
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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