RR Auction: Fine Autographs & Artifacts

Italian dramatist, novelist, and short story writer (1867–1936) awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1934. Uncommon matte-finish 3.5 x 5.5 postcar

Eminent Czech-born engraver, typographer, and book designer (1883–1978). ALS signed “R. R.,” five pages, 5.75 x 7.75, personal letterhead, May 8, 1940

Color postcard depicting the Eagle’s Nest in Killarney, Ireland, 5.5 x 3.5, neatly signed in fountain pen, “G. Bernard Shaw,” with a collector’s date

TLS signed “G. Bernard Shaw,” one page, 8 x 10, personal letterhead, May 27, 1916. Letter to actor William Faversham. In full: “I have received a cabl

AQS, signed “Harriet Beecher Stowe,” on an off-white 3.75 x 1.75 card. In full: “Trust in the Lord and Do good. From your friend, Harriet Beecher Stow

Important Victorian British poet (1837–1909) whose ‘decadent’ subject matter (including sadomasochism and lesbianism) made him one of the most controv

Playbill for the opening performance of Clothes for a Summer Hotel at Cort Theatre, March 25, 1980, 66 pages, 5.5 x 9, signed on the cast listing page

Twice-signed Chase National Bank check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Williams, “Tennessee Williams, (Special account),” payable to cash for $

Important Russian composer (1833–1877) dedicated to producing a specifically Russian kind of art music. ALS in French, signed “A. Borodin,” eight page

German composer (1838–1920) who wrote over 200 works, including staples of the violin repertoire. ALS in German, signed “Dr. Max Bruch,” five pages on

ALS, one page, 7.5 x 11, June 13, 1975. In full: “Faith is everything in life. Without faith one cannot exist. I could have never of made such a caree

Collection of nine items, comprised of one signature and eight FDCs, each signed in felt tip or ballpoint by an American composer, including: Leonard

Glossy 4 x 5.75 photo of Callas in a white fur robe and tiara, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.

Vintage 3.25 x 5.25 postcard photo of Caruso in a handsome white suit, signed in fountain pen, with a collector’s date notation of 1915 below the sign

French army officer and composer (1760–1836) who wrote the words and music to the French national anthem, La Marseillaise. ALS in French, signed “J. R

Pioneering American composer (1897–1963) best known for his experimental, avant-garde works employing a wide range of innovative sonic resources, incl

Exceptional autograph musical manuscript in pencil, twelve pages on three sets of adjoining music manuscript paper, 10.5 x 13.25, signed and titled at

Exceptional autograph musical manuscript in pencil, unsigned, three pages on adjoining music manuscript paper, 10.5 x 13.25, titled and dated on the f

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

Desirable AMQS on an off-white 8.25 x 5.25 sheet, crisply signed in bold ink, “Edvard Grieg, Warschau,” and dated April 14. Grieg pens three bars of m

Romanian classical pianist (1895–1960), renowned for her interpretational performances and recordings of Mozart, Beethoven, Schumann, and Scarlatti. C

French composer of over thirty operas, best known for La Juive (1799–1862). Lengthy AMQS on an off-white 11.75 x 8.75 sheet, signed at the conclusion,

Prominent Hungarian composer, educator, ethnomusicologist, linguist, author, and philosopher (1882–1967). ALS in German, signed “Z. Kodaly,” one page

Signed book: the piano and vocal score for Giuditta. Leipzig: Verlag W. Karczag, 1933. Expertly rebound in a quarter-leather blue binding with origina

French composer (1823–1892). AMQS on an 8.5 x 6.5 sheet of musically-lined paper. Lalo pens seven bars of music and lyrics on a system of four staves,

ALS in French, signed “F. Liszt,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.75 x 7.75, March 4, 1898. Letter to composer and music publisher Antonio Paci

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

ALS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, The Drake letterhead, November 8, 1961. Fantastic letter concerning the Israel Philharmonic. In part: “To me, as a violini

German-born composer (1791–1864) best known for such operas as Les Hugenots and Robert le diable. ALS in German, signed “G. Meyerbeer,” one page, 5.25

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

Self-proclaimed ‘anti-modernist’ German composer (1869–1949), best known for his opera Palestrina, based on the life of the famed sixteenth-century co

Handwritten musical manuscript, unsigned, one page, 10.75 x 14.75, no date. A correction page from La Fanciulla del West, Act II, following the words

Leading French composer during the interwar period (1869–1937). ALS in French, one page both sides, 8 x 5, February 22, 1930. Letter to Irving Schwerk

Desirable pairing of signatures: a fountain pen signature, “S. Rachmaninoff,” on an off-white 6 x 2.25 slip; and a red ballpoint signature, “Igor Stra

Russian pianist, composer, and conductor who became a pivotal figure in Russian culture when he founded the Saint Petersburg Conservatory (1829–1894).

Vintage ink signature, “From Fritz Mehlich, Arnold Schoenberg, 26.VI.1932,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2.25 card. In fine condition.

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

ALS in German, signed “C. Schumann,” one page on a 5.5 x 3.35 postcard, July 28, 1894. Letter to Mrs. Scholz, in part (translated): “We received your

AMQS on a 5.25 x 3.5 photo postcard of the White House’s Blue Room. Sousa pens five bars from his march ‘The Washington Post,’ identifying it below an

Exceptional matte-finish 3.25 x 5 postcard portrait of Strauss with a severe expression on his face, signed in black ink, “Dr. Richard Strauss.” Hands

ALS in German, one page on a 5.5 x 3.5 postcard, July 12, 1897. Untranslated. In fine condition, with two punch holes to top edge.

Fountain pen signature, “Dr. Richard Strauss, Lisbon, 7 Mai, 1908,” on an off-white 5.5 x 3.5 postcard. Scattered soiling and toning, and adhesive rem

French-born composer who spent the greater part of his career in the United States (1883–1965). ALS in French, signed “Varese,” one page, 5.75 x 7.25,

American composer and songwriter (1832–1884) best known for his work produced during the Civil War. Handwritten musical manuscript, unsigned, one page

ALS in Italian, signed “G. Verdi,” one page, 4.25 x 6.75, May 5, 1891. Letter to Italian novelist Edmondo de Amicis. Verdi writes that, as long as the

Program for AC/DC’s Highway to Hell 1979 European tour, 8.25 x 11.5, signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint, “Phil Rudd, AC/DC,” “Cliff Williams,

Vintage ballpoint signatures of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr on an off-white 5.25 x 3.25 lightly-lined album page. In

Vintage blue ballpoint signatures and inscription, “To Janice, love from the Beatles, George Harrison,” and “John Lennon,” and in black ballpoint, “Ri

Wonderful uninscribed ink signatures, “John Lennon,” “Paul McCartney,” “George Harrison,” and “Ringo Starr,” on an off-white 8 x 10 sheet. Also signed

Full set of choice 1963 ballpoint signatures on three separate album pages: “John Lennon” and “Helen Shapiro”; “Paul McCartney” and “George Harrison x

Vintage ballpoint signatures and inscription, “To Theresa, love from the Beatles, George Harrison xxx (thanks for the card)” and “Ringo Starr, xxx,” o

Signed book: I, Me, Mine. First edition, limited issue, numbered 545/2000. England: Genesis Publications, 1980. Hardcover with slipcase, 7.25 x 10, 39

Felt tip signature and inscription, “To Marc, George Harrison,” on an off-white 3.25 x 1 card. In fine condition.

The Best of George Harrison album signed and inscribed on the front cover in black felt tip, “To Debbie, love from George Harrison,” with Harrison dra

Signed book: Concert for George. Limited edition, numbered 1462/2500. England: Genesis Publications, 2004. Hardcover with clamshell case, 10.5 x 14, 3

Signed book: Hamburg Days. Limited edition, numbered 1229/2500. England: Genesis Publications, 1999. Hardcover with box, 10.5 x 14, 220 pages. Signed

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: Playback. First edition, limited issue, numbered 326/2000. England: Genesis Publications, 2002. Hardcover with clamshell case, 9.25 x 12.

Signed book: High in the Clouds. First edition. London: Faber and Faber, 2005. Hardcover with dust jacket, 8.25 x 10, 87 pages. Signed on the half tit

Band on the Run album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip, “Paul McCartney.” Somewhat noticeable creasing to edges and a slight separation to t

Yesterday and Today replica album featuring the ‘Butcher’ cover, signed on the front cover in blue felt tip. In fine condition. The record is included

Fabulous 9.75 x 12.25 book photo removed from Paparazzo by Richard Young showing McCartney with David Bowie at Live Aid, signed vertically in black fe

Color satin-finish 5.75 x 8 photo of McCartney playing his iconic Hofner bass, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Susie, with lots of love, f

Two photos: a color glossy 10.75 x 7.25 photo of Paul playing live, signed in blue felt tip; and a color glossy 10.75 x 7.25 image of Linda with a bou

Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Ringo behind his drums playing for The Beatles, signed in black felt tip, “Ringo.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a fu

Instruction sheet for the assembly of a promotional standee produced to advertise the release of Starr’s 1981 album Stop and Smell the Roses, 8.5 x 11

Signed book: Hamburg to Hollywood. Limited edition, numbered 259/1750. England: Genesis Publications, 1997. Hardcover with box, 9 x 12.5, 127 pages. S

Limited edition 13.5 x 11 lithograph entitled “Unforgettable George,” numbered 100/555, signed in pencil by Voormann. Double-matted and framed to an o

A 45 rpm record for ‘Complete Control/City of the Dead,’ signed on the reverse of the sleeve in blue ballpoint by Joe Strummer, Mick Jones, Paul Simon

Hardcover autograph book, 6 x 4.75, signed inside in blue ballpoint, “Your friend, Patsy Cline, Decca,” and “Cowboy Copas, WSM.” Also signed inside by

Vintage glossy 8 x 10.25 Rush Studio portrait of Cline in one of her famous western dresses, signed in blue ballpoint, “Best Wishes, Patsy Cline.” In

Desirable glossy 3.5 x 5.5 photo of Gainsbourg with his arm around Birkin, signed in blue ink by Gainsbourg and black ink by Brikin. In fine condition

American blues musician, vocalist, and songwriter (1915–1992). Signed book: I Am the Blues: The Willie Dixon Story. Later printing. NY: Da Capo Press,

Personal check, 6.5 x 2.75, filled out in another hand and signed by Gershwin, payable to ‘The Bohemians’ for $10, October 11, 1935. In fine condition

Signed book: George Gershwin: A Study in American Music by Isaac Goldberg. NY: Simon & Schuster, 1931. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.5 x 8, 305 ...

TLS, signed, “Woody Guthrie,” one page, lightly-lined, 7.5 x 9.75, March 19, 1946. Letter to Moe Asch and Marian Distler. In full: “I have listened to

Highly desirable ballpoint signatures of Jimi Hendrix and Mitch Mitchell on the reverse of a 4.25 x 2 ticket to the Jimi Hendrix Experience show in Ge

Superb display of autographs by the members of Hendrix's Band of Gypsys, including: a black felt tip signature, “Stay free, Jimi Hendrix,” on an...

A red cotton Highwaymen bandana, 21.25 x 20.25, signed in black felt tip by Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, and Kris Kristofferson; also

Fountain pen signature, “For Peter, Sincerely, Billie Holiday,” on an off-white 6.25 x 4 album page. In fine condition.

Fantastic pair of color 10.5 x 15.75 mini posters of Jimmy Page and Robert Plant in their prime, each signed in black felt tip. Impressively matted an

Paramount Pictures Cafe Continental menu from the early-to-mid 1960s, 7.25 x 11.5, signed on the 'Paramount Specials' section in blue ballpo...

Exceptional vintage 7.75 x 9.5 cardstock publicity photo for the 1956 movie Love Me Tender, boldly signed and inscribed against the light background i

Queen II album signed and inscribed on the inside gatefold portrait in black ballpoint, “To Mike, Roger Taylor,” “Freddie Mercury,” “Brian May,” and “

End of the Century album signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Joey, Johnny, Dee Dee, and Marky Ramone. Light edge wear and surface rubbing,

Color 27 x 40 poster advertising the HBO Rock and Roll Hall of Fame concert, signed in felt tip and ink by an impressive 77 members, including: Barry,

Black and Blue album signed in blue felt tip on the front and back covers by all five members of the group: Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood,

Supremely handsome vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 portrait of Sinatra behind a CBS microphone, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “For Barney, Thanx f

DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, September 5, 1961. An amendment to the articles of incorporation of the company Puccini, Inc., in which Sinatra and his longti

‘A Celebration/Trash, Trampoline and The Party Girl’ 45 rpm record, signed on the sleeve in blue ballpoint, “Bono 82,” “Edge,” and “Larry,” and in bla

Clear plastic album sleeve for the War picture disc, 12 x 12, signed on the front in black felt tip, “Bono,” “Edge,” “Larry,” and “Adam.” In fine cond

Signed book: The Achtung Baby Songbook. England: International Music Publications, 1992. Softcover, 9 x 12, 94 pages. Signed upside down inside the fr

Signed book: Wood on Canvas. First edition, limited issue, numbered 235/2500. England: Genesis Publications, 1998. Hardcover with slipcase, 9.5 x 13,

Signed book: Knickerbocker Holiday. First edition, first printing. Washington, DC: Anderson House, 1938. Hardcover, 6 x 8.75, 109 pages. Signed and in

Eminent German-American composer (1900–1950) best known for such evergreen stage works as the Threepenny Opera, Mahagonny, and Knickerbocker Holiday.

Five felt tip signatures of Angus Young, Malcolm Young, Brian Johnson, Phil Rudd (ins), and Cliff Williams on individual off-white 5 x 3 cards, with a

DS, 24 pages, 8.5 x 11, September 24, 1958. An agreement between Paramount Pictures Corporation and the Associated Booking Corporation under which Arm

Set of three matching DSs, signed individually by “Joey Molland,” “Thomas Evans,” and “Mike Gibbings,” each five pages, 8.5 x 11, January 2, 1971. Con

Satin-finish 8 x 10 Warner Bros. Records publicity photo of the band, signed in ink and ballpoint by Robin Gibb, Barry Gibb, and Maurice Gibb. In fine

Polydor Records 5.75 x 4 promo card featuring an image of the band with a list of singles on the reverse, signed on the reverse in felt tip and ballpo