RR Auction: Fine Autographs & Artifacts

Highly important German composer and pianist (1810–1856) whose distinctively lyrical musical language, especially evident in his keyboard works and ar

Highly desirable AMQS on an off-white 10 x 6.75 sheet of musical manuscript paper, signed at the bottom in black ink, “Spontini, 6 Mai 1845, Paris.” S

Partly-printed DS, signed “Johann Strauss,” one page, 11.5 x 4.5, September 9, 1875. A payment of 450 marks to August Cranz, who was the original publ

ALS in French, signed “Stravinsky,” one page both sides, 4 x 2.75, January 2, 1920. Letter to Pierre Montreux and his wife in Paris, two of his friend

Magnificent 2.25 x 3.75 carte-de-visite portrait of the composer in profile, signed vertically on the right side in bold black ink, “Richard Wagner.”

Hand-corrected proof in German, three adjoining pages, 5.75 x 13, November 9, 1872, with an ANS signed “RW” affixed at the conclusion. The galley proo

German composer, conductor, pianist, guitarist, and critic, one of the first significant composers of the Romantic school (1786–1826). Autograph music

Austrian composer, conductor, and teacher (1871-1942). TLS in German, one page, 8.75 x 11, Society for Private Musical Performances letterhead, Januar

German-born composer and conductor (1804–1885). ALS in German, one page both sides, 8 x 9.75, April 29, 1844. Untranslated letter as conductor of the

Partial handwritten letter in French, lacking the final leaf with the signature, one page, 5.25 x 7.5, no date [but circa 1858]. Letter to “Mr. Mory,”

Swiss-born American composer (1880–1959) best known for his large-scale, often Jewish-inflected chamber, orchestral, and choral works. ALS, one page,

Composer, conductor, and influential music teacher (1887–1979) who wrote many vocal and instrumental works. Untranslated ALS in French, one page both

Revered Spanish cellist and composer (1876–1973) widely regarded as the greatest player in the history of the instrument. Distinguished matte-finish 7

Romanian conductor, composer, and teacher (1912–1996) whose career in music spanned over five decades and included tenures as principal conductor for

Pioneering and highly regarded Afro-British musician (1875–1912), known as the ‘Black Mahler,’ who takes a place among the earliest black composers to

AMQS on an off-white 6.25 x 8.25 sheet, crisply signed at the conclusion, “Vincent d’Indy.” D’Indy pens four bars of music and lyrics for “Madrigal po

Austrian composer of operas and operettas (1874–1949). AMQS on the reverse of a color 3.5 x 5.5 postcard depicting Eysler, signed “Edm. Eysler,” Septe

Prodigiously gifted and widely lauded Swiss pianist (1886–1960) best known for his interpretations of the core German repertoire. AMQS on the reverse

German composer (1812-1883) chiefly remembered for his opera Martha, which was popular in the 19th century. ALS in French, signed “Fr. de Flotow,” thr

French actress who retired in 1828 having lost her beautiful voice to illness (1789–1870). ALS in French, signed “Mainville Fodor,” one page, 8 x 10,

AMQS on an off-white 4.5 x 2.75 slip, signed in black ink, “Wilhelm Furtwangler, 12.II.45.” Furtwangler pens five measures from an unidentified work.

Eminent Danish composer and conductor (1817–1890). AMQS on a lightly gridded off-white 8.5 x 8.5 sheet, signed below in black ink, “Copenhagen, Martz

Highly acclaimed Soviet pianist (1916–1985). Untranslated ALS in Cyrillic, one page, 8.5 x 10.75, personal letterhead, 1977. Show-through from a label

Composer, cellist, and conductor (1859–1924) known for his Broadway operettas and Tin Pan Alley tunes. AMQS on an off-white 3.25 x 2.25 card, signed b

Versatile and prolific German-born composer and performer (1895–1963) whose best-known works include ‘Mathis der Maler,’ ‘Nobilissima Visione,’ and ‘D

AMQS on an off-white 8 x 6.75 card, signed at the conclusion, “Joseph Joachim,” Hamburg, 1866. Joachim pens four bars of music, adding the title, “Anf

Unusual 3.5 x 5.25 postcard photo of Knappertsbusch in near-profile, signed in the lower border, “Hans Knappertsbusch,” with an autograph letter to th

AMQS on the reverse of a 5.25 x 3.5 postcard depicting Korngold, signed and inscribed in German in black ink. Korngold pens three bars of music and ly

Russian-born American virtuoso violinist (1903–1992). Vintage matte-finish 3.75 x 5.5 photo of Milstein playing his violin, signed vertically in the l

German composer (1895–1982) best known for his oratorio ‘Carmina Burana.’ Semi-glossy 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo of Orff by Fayer Wien, signed in the lo

Leading French composer during the interwar period (1869–1937). ALS in French, one page, 6.75 x 8.75, November 18, 1929. Untranslated letter to a conc

Pencil sketch of an orchestral performance drawn by an artist inside the back cover of a program for a performance by the Philadelphia Orchestra, four

AMQS on an off-white 5.5 x 4.5 sheet, neatly signed at the conclusion, “John Philip Sousa, May 1903.” Sousa pens three bars of music, identifying the

Personal calling card imprinted with Schonberg’s name, 4 x 2.25, bearing an unsigned note in German offering best wishes from himself and his wife. Li

Desirable 3.25 x 5.25 postcard photo of Toscanini wearing a coat and hat, signed in fountain pen, “Arturo Toscanini, 28–10–934.” In fine condition, wi

Gifted German operatic tenor (1930–1966) who died from a fall at the age of 36. Appealing glossy 4 x 5.75 postcard photo of Wunderlich as Alfred from

Alternate version of the 1964 American or Canadian Beatles tour program, 9 x 12, reading “Beatles Ltd” in white text on the purple cover. The program

Choice vintage ballpoint signatures, “John Lennon,” “Paul McCartney,” “George Harrison,” and “Ringo Starr,” on a light green 4.5 x 3.25 album page. In

Full set of vintage Beatles signatures on individual off-white slips, each approximately 3 x 2, including ballpoint signatures of John Lennon, Paul Mc

Rare and early ALS signed “Lots of love from George Harrison, XXXXXX,” one page, 7 x 5.5, no date [but circa 1962]. Letter to Carol, written from Hamb

Ballpoint signature, “George Harrison,” on the reverse of an off-white 3.5 x 2 business card. In fine condition, with trivial soiling and some skippin

Unusual vintage circa 1963–1964 glossy 3.25 x 3.5 snapshot photo of a television showing Harrison during a performance, neatly signed on the reverse i

Crisp ballpoint signature, “John Lennon,” on an off-white 4 x 1.5 slip. Nicely matted within a 17.5 x 22.5 poster of Bob Gruen’s iconic image of Lenno

Fantastic leatherbound guest book from the famous Just Looking boutique located at 88 Kings Road in Chelsea, 8.25 x 5.5, signed inside by over 175 not

Unusual vintage circa 1963–1964 glossy 3.25 x 3.5 snapshot photo of a television showing McCartney during a performance, signed on the reverse in blue

Yellow Submarine album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with slight rubbing and edgewear, and a price sticker affixed to

ALS signed “Mimi,” one page, 6 x 8, personal letterhead, January 21, 1981. Poignant letter written one month after John Lennon’s death. In part: “I ha

Glossy 9.75 x 7.75 head-and-shoulders photo of Starr, signed in blue ballpoint. In very good condition, with a small tape-repaired tear to top edge, s

Color 6.25 x 6.25 cardstock photo of the Beatles, signed in black felt tip, “Ringo.” In fine condition, with a slight horizontal bend, trivial creasin

Stage name of J. P. Richardson (1930–1959) whose big voice and exuberant personality made him an early rock and roll star. He tragically died in a pla