RR Auction: Fine Autographs & Artifacts

Signed book: Revival. First edition, first printing. NY: Scribner, 2014. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 405 pages. Signed on the title page in

Signed book: 11/22/63. First edition. NY: Scribner, 2011. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 849 pages. Signed on the title page in blue ink. In f

Official Rawlings Major League (Selig) baseball signed in black ballpoint on the sweet spot. In fine to very good condition, with haloing to the signa

ALS, one page, 4.5 x 7, Family Hotel, St. Mary-Church, Torquay letterhead, September 9, 1896. Letter to journalist Charles H. Chandler. In part: “I ha

Ink signature, “Rudyard Kipling,” on an off-white 4 x 2 card. Triple-matted and framed with a portrait of Kipling to an overall size of 12 x 18. In fi

Signed book: The Little Drummer Girl. Book-of-the-Month Club edition, limited issue, numbered 147/1000. NY: Alfred A. Knopf, 1983. Hardcover with slip

TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, The East and West Association letterhead, September 24, 1943. Letter to Mrs. King, in part: “The depth and extent of American

American poet (1879–1931) whose employment of midwestern themes earned him the sobriquet ‘Prairie Troubadour.’ Proof of one of Lindsay’s illustrations

ALS signed “Henry W. Longfellow,” one page, 4.5 x 7, December 2, 1874. Letter of thanks to an unidentified gentleman, in full: “I have just received y

Ink signature, “Henry W. Longfellow, 1879,” on an off-white 4 x 2 card. In fine condition, with a tiny spot of adhesive remnant to right edge. Accompa

French dramatist, historian, archaeologist, and short story writer (1803–1870); one of his stories was the basis of the opera Carmen. ALS in French, s

Two British first edition books, both hardcovers with dust jackets, including: a 1965 edition of After the Fall, signed on the title page in blue ball

Signed book: The Hairy Ape. Special limited edition, numbered 502. NY: Horace Liveright, 1929. Hardcover, 7.75 x 10.25, 114 pages. Neatly signed on th

Colophon removed from the 1929 Horace Liveright limited edition of Dynamo, numbered 427/775, 4.5 x 5, signed in fountain pen. Matted and framed with a

American collector, scholar, and seller of rare books and manuscripts (1876–1952) who popularized the collecting of American literature. Signed book:

Signed book: Complete Poems. First edition, first printing. NY: Harcourt, Brace and Company, 1950. Hardcover, 6.75 x 9.5, 676 pages. Signed on a free

American poet (1816–1887) known for his re-telling of the Indian parable ‘The Blind Men and the Elephant.’ ALS signed “John G. Saxe,” one page, 4.75 x

ALS signed “Walter Scott,” one page, 4.25 x 7.25, no date but docketed 1824 on the reverse in another hand. Letter to David Thomson. In part: “Harden

Portion of a handwritten manuscript, unsigned, one page, 8 x 1.75, no date. A section of Scott’s draft for the short story ‘My Aunt Margaret’s Mirror.

FDC with a cachet honoring Indian artwork, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “For Greg…Dr. Seuss,” adding a small ink and artist’s pencil sketch

ANS signed “U. Sinclair,” one page, 8.5 x 5.5, personal letterhead, January 28, 1933. A note to David C. Holly, in full: “I have discussed Baltimore a

Signed book: August 1914. First edition. NY: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1972. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.25 x 9.5, 622 pages. Signed and inscribed

LS written in the hand of Dracula author Bram Stoker, signed “Henry Irving,” one page, 5 x 8, blindstamped Lyceum Theatre letterhead, March 24, 1897.

Ink signature, “Truly Yours, Harriet Beecher Stowe, June 25, 1883,” on an off-white 6.5 x 3.25 clipped slip. In fine condition, with a diagonal fold (

Ink signature, “Your very faithful Svt., W. M. Thackeray,” on an off-white 3.5 x 1.5 slip clipped from the close of a letter. In fine condition, with

Three books: a first UK edition of The Rum Diary, hardcover with dust jacket, signed on the publisher’s bookplate affixed to the half-title page in bl

ALS, one page, 5 x 7.75, The Hangar letterhead, October 22, 1937. In part: “My visit to Philadelphia is to be a very swift one. I shall arrive about 1

Vintage sepia 4.5 x 7 cabinet photo of Whittier, signed in the lower border in fountain pen, “John G. Whittier.” Some light spotting to image, slight

Signed book: The Woman of Andros. First edition, limited issue, numbered 3/260. NY: Longmans, Green and Co., 1930. Hardcover, 8 x 10.25, 105 pages. Si

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 $

Rare pearl-finish 7.5 x 9.5 portrait capturing Bartok’s penetrating stare, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Mr. Alexander Smallens, Bela Bart

Exceptional autograph musical manuscript, 10.5 x 13.75, seven pages on four musically lined sheets, nicely signed at the conclusion in fountain pen. A

British conductor of the Halle Orchestra (1899–1970) who previously served as Arturo Toscanini's successor as music director of the New York Phi...

Eccentric and supremely gifted violinist (1916–2002) whose performances were characterized by intensity and extraordinary facility. Vintage glossy 8 x

ALS in French, one page, 5.5 x 3.5, personal letterhead, March 2, 1911. In part (translated): "Be sure that…the ballad of Francois Villon will ...

Italian composer (1797–1848) known as a leading composer of the bel canto opera style. ALS in Italian, signed “Donizetti,” one page, 8.75 x 10, July 2

Influential French composer (1845–1924). Rare matte-finish 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo of Faure in a dignified pose, signed in the lower border in black

Ink signature, “Edvard Grieg, Leipzig 1/11/95,” on an off-white 5.5 x 3.5 clipped slip. In fine condition, with light scattered spots of soiling.

Russian composer (1903-1978) of the spirited Sabre Dance. Untranslated ALS in Cyrillic, one page both sides, 8.25 x 12, June 10, 1973. Intersecting fo

Brief ALS in Italian, signed “Puccini,” one page on a 5.5 x 3.5 postcard, no date but postmarked 1912. Untranslated letter to Antonio Bettolacci. Moun

Choice AMQS on an off-white 4 x 4.5 clipped slip. Puccini pens two bars of music from ‘La Fanciulla del West,’ writing the title above the quote, and

LS in French, signed “Paganini,” one page, 5.25 x 8, April 1, 1833. Letter to notable French author Prosper Merimee. In full (translated): "I a...

Unsigned handbill for a performance by Paganini at King’s Theatre in London on August 5, 1831, one page, 5 x 8.75, headed: “Signor Paganini’s Concert!

TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, November 24, 1922. Letter to Berthold Neuer, in full: “I am writing to tell you that your ‘Business’ in

Sought-after 4 x 6.5 cardstock photo of Rachmaninoff seated at his piano, signed in the lower border in fountain pen. In very good condition, with hea

AMQS on an off-white 5.5 x 3.75 card, signed in fountain pen, “Sergei Rachmaninoff, 1937.” Below his signature, Rachmaninoff pens a single chord. A mi

Important Italian composer (1792–1868) who became one of the seminal figures in the history of opera with such repertoire staples as The Barber of Sev

ALS in Cyrillic, signed “Tchaikovsky,” one page, 4.5 x 7, November 9, [1892]. Letter to Katerina Ivanovna Laroche. In full (translated): "I hav...

Soviet composer (1906–1975) whose fifteen symphonies occupy a place of central performance in the orchestral literature of the twentieth century. Untr

Hand-addressed mailing envelope, 4.5 x 3.5, addressed by Verdi to a fellow composer, “Monseiur Victorin de Joncieres, Rue Castiglione, N. 10, Paris.”

Composer, conductor, and pianist (1903–1969) who wrote numerous symphonic and chamber works, as well as twelve operas. Two items: a handwritten musica

Austrian composer and conductor (1863–1942). Fantastic AMQS on an off-white 10.25 x 7.25 album page. Weingartner pens four detailed bars of an unident

Prolific German composer and choral conductor (1819–1885) credited with over 3,000 works. Untranslated ALS in German, one page, 5.5 x 9, February 4, 1

Swiss conductor (1883–1969) noted for his recordings with Decca. Handsome vintage matte-finish 5 x 7 portrait of Ansermet by the now-famous Philippe H

Much-lauded Swedish tenor (1911–1960) who was one of the most popular opera stars of his era. Fountain pen signature, “Jussi Bjorling,” on an off-whit

Striking 3 x 5 postcard photo of Caruso in a handsome pinstriped suit, prominently signed in black ink, “Enrico Caruso, New York, 1915.” In very good

Renowned Russian opera singer (1873–1938) regarded as the foremost bass of his era. Vintage pearl-finish 8 x 10 photo of Chaliapin in costume, signed

Satin-finish 4 x 5.75 photo of Cherkassky at his piano, signed in the lower border in black felt tip, and adding three bars of music above his signatu

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

Composer and bandmaster (1829–1892) who served in the Union Army, during which time he famously wrote ‘When Johnny Comes Marching Home.’ AMQS on an of

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Heifetz holding his violin, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To ‘Jimmy’ and ‘Amy’ Sturm—with affectionate regards

German composer and pianist (1814–1889) who, despite immense talent in both performance and competition, ceased composing in 1830 and retired from con

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

Renowned German pianist (1895–1991) especially noted for his interpretations of Beethoven. Nice 4 x 5.75 postcard photo of Kempff at an organ keyboard

Austrian composer (1857–1941) best known for his operas and other vocal works. Matte-finish 3.25 x 5 postcard photo of Kienzl by Fayer Wien, signed an

Austro-Hungarian composer (1897–1957) who, after producing much well-received ‘serious’ music, enjoyed great success as a film composer and was nomina

Composer and violin virtuoso (1875–1962). Vintage glossy 7 x 9.25 three-quarter length photo of Kreisler with his violin, signed and inscribed in blac

Enormously popular Czech-born violin virtuoso (1880–1940). Boldly penned AMQS on an off-white 7.25 x 10.25 album page, signed below and dated January

Signed book: Amahl and the Night Visitors. Later printing. NY: G. Schirmer, 1952. Softcover, 9 x 12, 65 pages. Signed and inscribed on the title page

Program for a performance at the Teatro de Colon on July 28, 1950, twenty pages, 6.5 x 9.5, signed vertically on the front cover in fountain pen by Ye

French composer (1853–1929) best known for such light operas as La Basoche and Véronique. ALS in French, signed “A. Messager,” one page both si...

Distinguished and prolific French composer (1892–1974) best known for his pioneering incorporation of jazz elements and polytonality in such repertoir

French conductor (1875–1964) who conducted the world premiere of Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring in 1913 and went on to direct orchestras around...

Polish pianist, composer, and politician (1860–1941) whose abounding talent and personal magnetism made him one of the most popular virtuosi of all ti

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

ALS in French, one page both sides, 8.25 x 10.5, no date. Untranslated letter to a woman. Tape-repaired central vertical and horizontal folds (a verti

Vintage glossy 7.5 x 9.5 portrait of Rubinstein in a contemplative pose, signed in the lower portion in black ink, “Arthur Rubinstein, Miami, 1941.” I

Italian pianist and composer (1841–1914) known for his orchestral, chamber music, and piano works. AMQS on an off-white 7.25 x 10.25 album page, signe

Ukrainian pianist, composer, and conductor (1863–1945) who instructed Alexander Goldenweiser, Leonid Maximov, and his first cousin Sergei Rachmaninoff

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.

Austrian tenor (1891–1948). Glossy 3.25 x 5.5 postcard photo of Tauber in near-profile, signed and inscribed in German in blue ink. In fine condition,

Matte-finish 6.75 x 9.25 portrait of the famed conductor displaying his stern intensity, boldly signed in the lower border in fountain pen, “Arturo To

Handsome sketch of Toscanini accomplished by a skilled artist in graphite an off-white 6 x 7.75 sheet, signed in the lower border in red ink by Toscan

Daughter-in-law of Richard Wagner who was a friend of Hitler and ran the Bayreuth Festival after her husband's death in 1930 until the end of Wo...

Color limited edition 22 x 28 lithograph entitled ‘Back in Black,’ numbered 37/50, signed in black felt tip by Brian Johnson, Angus Young, Malcolm You

Who Made Who album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Brian Johnson, Angus Young, Malcolm Young, Cliff Williams, and Simon Wright. In fine

Program for the 1964 American tour of Louis Armstrong and his All Stars, 9 x 12, signed and inscribed on a full-page image inside the front cover in b

Fabulous pairing of an original pencil sketch of Armstrong drawn by an admirer on an off-white 4.75 x 8 sheet, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “

Columbia ten-inch record of Baker’s ‘Tets Mots D’Amour,’ signed on the label in white ink, “Souvenir de Josephine Baker, 1934.” Mounted, matted, and f

Glossy 8 x 10 Caribou Records publicity photo of The Beach Boys, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Howard! Brian Wilson,” “Mike Love,” “Al J

Three original five-inch tall Remco dolls with rooted hair, each holding an instrument bearing his embossed facsimile signature. Included are a John L

Sought-after vintage circa 1965 pencil signatures, “John Lennon,” “Paul McCartney,” “George Harrison,” and “Ringo Starr,” on an off-white 4 x 2.75 lig

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

Rare vintage glossy 10 x 8 Capitol Records publicity photo of the Beatles walking down the street, signed in blue ballpoint by John Lennon, Paul McCar

Magical Mystery Tour stereo double EP album with 28–page booklet, signed on the front cover in black felt tip, “George Harrison.” In fine condition, w

Program for the Ragas and Talas series of Indian music concerts at Queen Elizabeth Hall, December 11–18, 1967, nineteen pages, 5.5 x 8.75, signed vert

Bank check, 7.75 x 3.5, filled out in another hand and signed by Lennon, “John Lennon,” drawn on the “Maclen (Music) Ltd” account and payable to Grana

Supremely desirable color 7.75 x 10.75 cardstock photo of Lennon issued as an insert with the White Album, signed across his forehead in black ballpoi

Felt tip signature and inscription, “To Paul, peace, John Lennon,” on an off-white 6 x 4 album page. Mounted, matted, and framed with a large image of

Felt tip signatures, “With love, John Lennon, ‘72,” and “Yoko Ono,” on a light beige 7.25 x 6.5 sheet, with Lennon adding caricatures of each. Double-