RR Auction: Fine Autographs & Artifacts

American pianist and composer (1862–1901). Ink signature, “Greetings, faithfully yours, Ethelbert Nevin, Edgewater—Aug. 10th 1898,” on the reverse of

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

Crisp AMQS on an off-white 6.5 x 8 album page, signed in black ink, “I. J. Paderewski, 19/VII 1905.” Paderewski pens three bars of a work in E-flat ma

Prolific Hungarian-born composer (1887–1951). Signed book: The New Moon. NY: Harms, Inc., 1928. Leatherbound hardcover, 9.25 x 12.5, 277 pages. Signed

ALS in French, signed “C. Saint-Saens,” seven pages on two sets of adjoining sheets, black-bordered letterhead, April 27, 1901. Lengthy untranslated l

Distinguished Finnish composer (1865–1957) of Romantic-nationalistic tendencies, best known for his seven completed symphonies and the tone poem Finla

ALS, one page, 7.75 x 9.5, Grand Central Hotel, Adelaide letterhead, June 29, 1911. Letter to Mr. Presser. In part: “I am enclosing an interview I hav

Fountain pen signature, “Richard Strauss,” on an off-white 3.75 x 2.25 card. In fine condition, with a slight rusty paperclip impression (near but not

Uncommon matte-finish 4.5 x 6.5 head-and-shoulders portrait of Toscanini, signed at the bottom of the image in white ink and dated April 30, 1928. Aff

Italian composer and teacher (1876–1948) best known for his comic operas. AMQS on an off-white 3.75 x 2.5 card bearing a small affixed magazine photo,

American composer and songwriter (1832–1884) best known for his work produced during the Civil War. Unsigned AMQS on on off-white 10.5 x 3 sheet. Work

Austrian composer (1843-1922) who was one of the fiercest rivals of the Strauss family. Vintage matte-finish 11 x 8.5 photo by C. H. Scolik of Vienna,

Uncommon vintage AC/DC logo sticker with a baseball cap design, 5 x 6, signed in blue ballpoint by Bon Scott, Malcolm Young, Angus Young, Phil Rudd, a

The Beatles Yesterday and Today mono ‘third state’ butcher cover. This ‘third state’ version features the ‘butcher’ cover, the previously affixed ‘tru

Highly desirable vintage circa mid-to-late 1963 glossy 3.5 x 5.5 Star Pics merchandising photo of the youthful band holding their instruments, signed

Large British Airways menu for a flight from London to Trinidad, 6 x 14.5, four pages, cleverly signed inside to incorporate the printed word “spirits

Trade Development Bank check, 6.25 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Harrison, payable to E. J. Veale and Associates for £13,251.13...

ALS signed “Cyn and Lil,” three pages on adjoining sheets, 3.5 x 6.5, Alitalia letterhead, no date but circa 1967–1968. Letter to her son Julian and t

Glossy 8 x 10 Capitol Records promotional photo for Let It Be, signed in black felt tip by Paul McCartney and George Harrison. In fine condition, with

Vintage circa 1968 ballpoint signature, “Paul McCartney,” on an off-white 4.25 x 3.5 album page still contained within its original leatherbound autog

Black-bodied Vantage ‘stratocaster-style’ electric guitar, signed on the body in blue ink. In fine condition, with a bit of irregular ink adhesion to

Souvenir tour program from a Faron Young concert, 8.25 x 11, signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint, “Thanks, Patsy Cline,” and “Thanks, George J

Striking matte-finish 8 x 10 portrait of Gershwin by Mishkin of New York, beautifully signed in the lower border in fountain pen, “Sincerely, George G

Rare DS, one page, 8.25 x 12.75, September 30, 1936. An agreement between “RKO Studios, Inc., and George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin…under the terms and

American lyricist (1895–1943) who, together with composer Richard Rodgers, wrote some of the most enduring standards of the twentieth century. Handsom

Crisp and highly desirable ballpoint signature, “Jimi Hendrix,” on an off-white 6 x 2.75 slip from a notebook. In fine condition.

DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, June 2, 1992. Document concerning the disbursement of funds from the Michael Jackson Foundation, in part: “The Advisory Commit

Glossy 8 x 9.75 photo of a young Jackson with his arms crossed, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a PSA/DNA authentication label affix

DS, signed by Elvis’s father, “Vernon Presley,” one page both sides, 8.25 x 13.75, March 17, 1957. The first contract for the purchase of what would b

Rare book: Negro Folk Songs as Sung by Lead Belly by John A. and Alan Lomax. First edition. NY: The Macmillan Company, 1936. Hardcover, 7.5 x 9.5, 242

Desirable complete set of vintage circa 1964 ballpoint signatures contained within their original 5.5 x 4.25 autograph album, with one page signed and

Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Rodgers and Hammerstein observing from their arena seats, signed in the lower border in blue ink, “Richard Rodger

‘A Celebration’ 45 rpm single signed on the front cover in ballpoint, “Bono,” “Edge,” “Adam,” and “Larry.” In fine condition, with light contrast to B

Zooropa ’93 tour program, 10.75 x 14, signed in ballpoint and felt tip on the centerfold by Edge, Adam , and Larry [Mullen, Jr.], and in blac

Jazz musician (1904–1943) whose inimitable stride piano style made him one of the greatest players ever. Vintage glossy 7.25 x 8.75 photo of Waller wa

American singer, pianist, Tin Pan Alley composer, and booking agent (1879–1951). Vintage matte-finish 11 x 14 portrait of Armstrong, signed and inscri

Program for the 1956 British tour of Louis Armstrong and his All-Stars presented by Lee Gordon and Benn Reyes, 20 pages, 8.5 x 10.5, signed on his ful

Ballpoint signature, “Satchmo, Best Wishes, Louis Armstrong,” on an off-white 7.5 x 3 slip clipped from a document. In fine condition, with show-throu

Felt tip signatures of Richard Manuel, Rick Danko, Robbie Robertson, Levon Helm, and Garth Hudson on an off-white 5.25 x 4.25 slip. In fine condition,

Two items: a ballpoint signature from the Beatles’ road manager, “Mal Evans,” on a light brown 3.25 x 3 slip; and a felt tip signature from their chau

Signed book: Golden Dreams. Limited edition of 2500 copies (This being No. 853). England: Genesis Publications Limited, 1996. Hardcover with slipcase,

ALS signed “Mimi,” one page both sides, 6 x 8, personal Harbour’s Edge letterhead, September 9, 1981. Interesting letter commenting on several aspects

Ballpoint circa 1980s signature, “Ringo Starr,” on an off-white 4 x 3 restaurant slip. A central vertical fold passing through a single letter of the

Glossy 8 x 10 RSO Records publicity photo of the Bee Gees, signed in black felt tip, ”Love, Maurice Gibb,” and in ballpoint, “Love, Barry” and “Robin.

TLS signed “Irv,” one page, 6.75 x 10, personal letterhead, August 18, 1942. Letter to fellow songwriter Harry Ruby, in part: “Your ‘genius’ letter ha

DS, eighteen pages, 8.5 x 11, February 25, 1935. Document between Berlin and Samuel H. Harris Theatrical Enterprises to produce “a certain dramatic co

Personal check, 6 x 3.25, filled out in another hand and signed by Berlin, payable to Dards for $18, December 7, 1925. In fine condition, with expecte

Early TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, February 20, 1946. Letter to Harry Henschkel, in full: “I am very pleased to comply to your request for my autograph

Uncommon glossy 8 x 10 photo of Carpenter, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Danny, Hi! Karen Carpenter.” Photo also bears a pre-printed sig

Handwritten notes for ‘Acts Spiritual,’ one page, 8.5 x 11, regarding Acts 24–26 in the Bible, in part: “1. 9.15…‘he is a chosen vessel unto me, to be