RR Auction: Fine Autographs & Artifacts

French composer and teacher (1851–1931) best known for his ‘Symphony on a French Mountain Air.’ Matte-finish 3.25 x 5.25 postcard photo of D’Indy in a

Russian violinist (1891–1967), who began his virtuosic career as a child and played Carnegie Hall at age 17. His recording career spanned six decades,

ALS in English, signed “A. Dvorak,” one page, 5.5 x 3.5, August 28, 1891. Letter to his publishers, Novello & Ewer of London. In full: “I wish n...

Handwritten musical manuscript in pencil, unsigned, one page both sides, 14 x 10.5, no date. Furtwangler pens a lengthy musical manuscript, making num

Highly regarded German conductor (1886–1954) who became embroiled in controversy with the rise of the Third Reich. Though vehemently anti-Hitler, he w

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

Unusual AMQS on an off-white 8 x 5.25 decorative album page, signed and inscribed below in German, in part (translated): “Very slowly! Daily exercise

Austrian composer and music theorist (1883-1959) most famous for developing a method for composing with all 12 notes of the chromatic scale. AQS in Ge

Eminent Swiss composer (1892–1955) best known for the evocative orchestral work Pacific 231. AMQS on an off-white 6.75 x 4.75 sheet, boldly inscribed

Renowned German pianist (1895–1991) especially noted for his interpretations of Beethoven. Vintage glossy 6.25 x 8.75 photo of the composer, signed an

Cuban composer and pianist of worldwide fame (1895–1963) credited with bringing the rumba and conga rhythms to America. Boldly penned autograph musica

Handsome matte-finish 3.25 x 5.25 postcard photo of Lehar in a head-and-shoulders pose, signed in the lower border in fountain pen. Lehar then adds a

ALS in Italian, signed “R. Leoncavallo,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 8.5 x 11, May 31, 1898. Letter to conductor Luigi Bernardi, concerning a

Romanian classical pianist and composer (1917–1950). Rare ALS in French, one page on a 4 x 5.75 postcard, September 10, 1944. Letter to pianist Dory R

American composer and pianist of the Romantic period (1860–1908). Uncommon ink signature, “E. A. MacDowell,” on an off-white 3.75 x 1.5 slip. In fine

ANS in German, signed “Gust. Mahler,” one page, 4.5 x 3.25, May 16, 1889. Untranslated note telling his correspondent that he will come to Vienna and

French composer (1842–1912) best known for such operas as ‘Manon,’ ‘Werther,’ and ‘Thais.’ Lengthy handwritten musical manuscript, unsigned, two pages

Uncommon 5 x 8.5 boudoir cabinet photo showing Massenet in a bust-length pose, signed and inscribed at the top of the image in black ink, “Au Cercle d

Prodigiously gifted German Romantic composer (1809–1847). His musical output encompasses virtually every form and genre of the era, from piano and cha

Italian classical pianist and composer (1920–1995), widely considered one of the greatest pianists of the twentieth century. Dramatic 4 x 6 Deutsche G

Important Italian composer (1924–1990), best known for his works in an advanced ‘serial’ idiom and for his creative use of electronic resources. Color

ALS in Italian, signed “Paganini,” one page, 7.5 x 9.5, October 6, 1837. Untranslated letter to his publisher Antonio Pacini in Paris regarding a mist

Renowned French composer (1899–1963) best known for his colorful, energetic keyboard works, art songs, and choral music. Signed orchestral score book

Distinguished matte-finish 6.75 x 8.75 formal portrait of Puccini in a pinstriped suit, affixed to a 9 x 11.75 photographer’s mount, signed and inscri

Vintage sepia matte-finish 7.25 x 9.25 photo of Rachmaninoff playing a Steinway & Sons piano, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Mrs. JJ....

Prolific and prodigiously talented French Romantic composer (1835–1921) of such timeless works as the ‘Organ’ Symphony,’ the opera ‘Samson et Dalila,’

Austrian-born composer (1874–1951) whose development of the twelve-tone system proved to be one of the most far-reaching innovations in the history of

ALS in German, signed “Dr. Richard Strauss,” one page on a 5.75 x 4 postcard, May 19, 1931. To Edgar Lewis’s concert office in Innsbruck, requesting f

Matte-finish 3.75 x 5.75 photo of Stravinsky smoking a cigarette, signed and inscribed in black ballpoint, “To Jacob Gottlieb, my best greetings, Sinc

ALS, one page, 5.25 x 6.5, Huntingdon Valley Country Club letterhead, August 27, 1918. Letter to Marjorie Moody, in part: “A letter couched in the cho

Highly popular Spanish mezzo-soprano (1895–1936). Splendid vintage glossy 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo of Supervia, signed in fountain pen. In fine condit

Spanish composer of classical music (1882–1949). AMQS on an off-white 6.5 x 5.25 sheet, signed below, “Joaquin Turina, April–1929.” Turina crisply pen

Nineteenth century songwriter (1827–1902). He used his own name, and also the pseudonyms Alice Hawthorne, Percy Guyer, Mark Mason, Apsley Street, and

Italian composer (1813–1901) who was one of the most influential figures in the history of opera. Superb 6.75 x 9.75 imperial cabinet photo of Verdi w

DS, signed “Paul McCartney,” “John Lennon,” “George Harrison,” and “R. Starkey,” two pages, 8 x 13, February 11, 1975. Agreement between Apple Corps L

Exceptionally desirable vintage glossy 8 x 10 Valex publicity photo featuring portraits of each individual band member, signed on the reverse in blue

Vintage glossy 6 x 7.5 deckle-edge photo of the band posing along the railing of a ship, issued by Star Pictures in England as “SP583” in 1963, signed

Desirable full set of blue ballpoint signatures, “John Lennon,” “Love, Paul McCartney,” “George Harrison,” and “Ringo Starr,” on individual 5 x 3 albu

Rare 1962 Cavern Club membership card booklet, 2.5 x 3.75, eight pages, signed and inscribed inside in black ballpoint, “Love to Betty, from John Lenn

Fabulous complete set of bold ballpoint signatures from 1969, “John Lennon,” “Paul McCartney,” “George Harrison,” and “Ringo Starr,” on individual alb

Sought-after glossy 4 x 6 German postcard photo of all four in their iconic gray collarless suits, signed in red ballpoint by John Lennon, Paul McCart

Glossy 8 x 10 downtime photo of Harrison on the set of A Hard Day’s Night, signed in blue ballpoint, “To Denis, George Harrison.” In fine condition, w

Bold vintage ballpoint signatures, “John Lennon” and “Ringo Starr,” on the reverse of a 8.25 x 6.75 ‘table tent’ menu card from a steakhouse. In fine

Harrisongs Ltd. business check, 7.5 x 3.5, filled out in another hand and signed by Lennon, payable to Ray Sargeant Ltd. for £65.11.0, June 16,...

Signed book: In His Own Write. Later printing. London: Jonathan Cape, 1964. Hardcover, 5.5 x 7, 78 pages. Signed on the first free end page in blue ba

Vintage ballpoint signatures, “Paul McCartney,” “Ringo Starr,” and “George Harrison,” on an off-white 3.75 x 5.25 sheet. Double-matted and framed with

Very early ballpoint signature and inscription, “To Chris, love Paul McCartney, xxx, Beatles,” on a pink 3 x 4.75 slip, signed circa 1962. Subtle over

Choice Apple Management Ltd. business check, 7.75 x 3.5, filled out in another hand and signed by Starr, “R. Starkey,” payable to The Performing Right

DS, three pages both sides, 8.5 x 11, December 30, 1959. Standard contract between Cooke and the William Morris Agency, in which he agrees to be repre

American blues musician, vocalist, and songwriter (1915–1992). Hidden Charms album flat signed and inscribed in person on the front in silver ink, “To