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

Two items: a Gentry Time album signed and inscribed on the reverse in ballpoint by Jimmy Hart, Bruce Bowles, Ronnie Moore, Larry Raspberry, Larry Butl

Magnificent matte-finish 9.75 x 7.75 photo of Gershwin in profile playing the piano, signed and inscribed in the lower border in fountain pen, “To Mrs

Signed book: George Gershwin’s Songbook. First edition. NY: Simon & Schuster, 1932. Hardcover, 9.75 x 12.75, 167 pages. Signed and inscribed in ...

Signed book: Porgy and Bess. Limited first edition of 250 copies (this being No. 224). NY: Random House, 1935. Hardcover, 9.75 x 12.5, 559 pages. Sign

ALS signed “Pvt. Woody Guthrie,” four pages, lightly-lined both sides, 8 x 10.5, November 3, 1945. Letter to frequent correspondent Charlotte Strauss.

Two pencil signatures, “Coleman Hawkins,” one on a full off-white 5.25 x 4.25 album page and the other on a trimmed 3 x 3.5 slip. Also includes ink an

Complete set of four unused 2.5 x 4.5 tickets for the series of shows by the Jimi Hendrix Experience, John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers, and Alber...

Vintage ink signature and inscription, “To May, Buddy Holly,” signed vertically on a off-white 6 x 7.5 sheet of Hollywood Plaza Hotel stationery. The

Two original ink design sketches for outfits worn by Janis Joplin, unsigned, drawn by her best friend, roommate, and designer Linda Gravenites. The fi

The Walton School 1971 softcover yearbook, 8.5 x 11, 40 pages. Signed and inscribed in pencil on a back page amidst other signatures, “Michael Jackson

Uncommon AMQS on an off-white 6 x 1.75 slip, signed at the bottom by Kern. The composer pens three bars of music from one of his more famous songs, id

Second Helping promo factory sample album signed on the front cover in ink and ballpoint, “Ronnie,” “Edward King,” and “Bob Burns,” and signed on the

Extremely rare UK mono pressing of the 1965 album John Mayall Plays John Mayall, signed on the back cover in blue ballpoint by Eric Clapton, John Maya

Program for A Night at the Opera, 11 x 11, featuring photos and info about the band, signed inside the front cover on their group photo in black felt

Program from the second leg of the band’s 1965 UK tour, 10.5 x 8, signed on the front cover in ballpoint by Mick Jagger, Keith Richards (who inscribes

Vintage circa 1964 Decca Records promo card of the group, 5.5 x 4.25, signed in ballpoint by Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Brian Jones, Bill Wyman, and

Vintage ballpoint signatures, “Brian Jones,” and “Bill Wyman,” on a 5.25 x 4 light green album page, with small clipped photos of both band members af

Attractive fountain pen signature, “Frank Sinatra,” on a light green 5.25 x 4 album page with a clipped image affixed below the signature. In fine con

Collection of Steely Dan material comprised of three drum charts written out by lead singer Donald Fagen, and three documents. The charts include: two

Concert program from the band’s 1982–1983 War tour, 8.25 x 11.75, signed on the back cover in ballpoint and felt tip, “Bono, Sorry Gene,” “Edge,” “Lar

Couldn’t Stand the Weather album signed on the front in gold ink by Stevie Ray Vaughn, Tommy Shannon, and Chris Layton. In fine condition. The record

Scarce set of ballpoint signatures, “Keith Moon,” “Pete Townshend,” “Cheers, Roger Daltrey,” and “John Entwistle,” on individual 4.5 x 4 album pages.

Green ink signature, “Louis Armstrong,” on the reverse of a 2.75 x 5.25 slip clipped from an unrelated photocopy. Also signed by Cozy Cole, Arvell Sh

John Lennon’s maternal aunt and guardian (1906–1991). ALS signed “Mimi Smith,” one page, 5.25 x 7, personal Harbour’s Edge letterhead, September 12, 1

Vintage 5.75 x 4 cardstock Polydor publicity photo, signed in blue ballpoint by Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb, as well as bandmates Colin Petersen an

Glossy 7.5 x 9.75 photo of Berlin in a tweed jacket, signed in blue ballpoint. Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 13.25 x 15.5. In fine co

Program for a performance of Berlin’s ‘This Is the Army’ soldier musical show at the London Palladium, 3.25 x 8, originally produced in a tri-fold for

Hardcover autograph album, 6.25 x 4.75, signed inside in pencil by over 100 musicians, bandleaders, and others associated with ‘big band’ music, most

A 78 rpm Okeh record for ‘I’ll Be Around / Virginia, Georgia and Caroline,’ signed on the label in white ink, “Hi-de-Ho, Cab Calloway.” In fine condit

TLS, one page, 7.25 x 9, October 2, 1943. Letter to civil rights activist and NAACP executive officer Walter White, in full: “When the historians comp

Handwritten homework assignment, one lined page, 8.5 x 11, signed at the top in blue ballpoint, “Eddie Cochran, English VI, October 19, 1953.” Headed

American playwright, songwriter, and actor (1878–1942), widely regarded as the father of American musical comedy, who takes a place among the most bel

Vintage glossy 5 x 7.25 General Artists Corporation publicity photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Carol Nash, Best Wishes, Nat King Cole.

Handwritten working lyrics to ‘Chop Chop Chop,’ two lined pages, 5.75 x 9.5, no date. Cooper pens seven verses, titled at the top, “Chop Chop Chop.” I

Ballpoint signature, “Bo Diddley, 1965,” on the reverse of a yellow 4.5 x 3 ticket to a Tom Jones concert at the Imperial Ballroom on June 26, 1965. A

French program for a Duke Ellington performance in Paris on July 20, 1948, 9.5 x 12.25, boldly signed in blue ballpoint on the portrait affixed to the

TLS signed “Duke,” one page, 7.5 x 8.5, no date. Letter to civil rights activist and NAACP executive officer Walter White, in full: “Let me express ag

Personal check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Gaye, “Marvin P. Gaye, Jr.,” payable to Kitty Sears for $1000, November 2, 1979. In the memo field,

Alice’s Restaurant album signed on the front cover in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a tiny split to bottom left corner. The record is includ

Glossy 10 x 8 Epic Records publicity photo of the band, signed in felt tip by Nancy Wilson, Ann Wilson, Mark Andes, Denny Carmassi, and Howard Leese.

Vintage ballpoint signatures, “Graham xx,” “Best wishes, Tony,” “Love Eric (Bass),” and “Cheers Don xx,” on an off-white 6 x 5.25 album page, with one

Unused off-white coated 10.5? Remo drumhead, signed in blue felt tip by Jermaine Jackson (adding smiley faces), Tito Jackson, Marlon Jackson, and Jack

Vibrant color glossy 8 x 9.75 photo of Jett jumping in the air with her guitar, signed in gold ink, “Love, Joan Jett.” In fine condition, with a few s

Two photos, a glossy 7 x 9.25 and a satin-finish 8 x 10, each signed and inscribed by John. In fine condition.

Self-titled album signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Paul Kantner, Marty Balin, and Jack Casady. In fine condition, with slight edge wear

TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, November 14, 1940. Letter to Donald F. Gates, in part: “My deepest thanks for your gracious note of Octo

Vintage Atlantic Records Led Zeppelin press kit, 9.5 x 12, signed on the front of the folder in black felt tip. The typed press release and two group

Vintage matte-finish 5 x 7 photo of Miller playing the trombone, signed in fountain pen. In fine condition, with a small area of soiling and light con

Vintage glossy 10 x 8 photo of Miller with his trombone, signed in fountain pen, “Sincerely, Glenn Miller.” In very good condition, with scattered cre

Collection of 44 unsigned sleeves for 45 rpm records, featuring many of the greatest bands of the 1960s and 1970s, including: Beatles, Creedence Clear