RR Auction: Fine Autographs & Artifacts

Desirable pair of AMQSs: first, an AMQS an on off-white 4.75 x 3 lightly-lined slip, signed at the conclusion, “John Philip Sousa, Jul. ‘00.” Sousa pe

Distinguished pianist (1819–1896) of the Romantic era. Beautifully penned AMQS on an off-white 12 x 9.25 sheet, dated June 1878, prominently signed an

German composer (1864–1949) whose colorful symphonic poems and operas earned him a place among the most important figures in late-19th and early 20th-

Unsigned handwritten note in German penned on both sides of Strauss’s personal calling card, 3.75 x 2.25, no date. In part (translated): “Hearty congr

ALS in German, signed “Rich. Wagner,” one page, 5.5 x 8.25, February 5, 1877. Letter to a gentleman. In full (translated): "I certainly don’t w...

Norwegian violinist (1810–1880) often called Norway’s first international star. ALS, one page both sides, 7.5 x 9.5, May 10, 1872. Letter to a friend,

Italian composer (1760–1842) known for his operas and sacred music; Beethoven regarded him as the greatest of his contemporaries. ALS in French, signe

Austrian composer (1918–1996) known chiefly for his operas. AMQS on an off-white 8.25 x 5.75 sheet, signed and inscribed at the conclusion in fountain

Composer and pianist (1822–1890) who won some official recognition as the nominated successor of Benoist as organ professor at the Conservatoire. ALS

Six ALSs by different 19th–century French singers, each one page, including: Adolphe Nourrit, Gustave Roger, Victor Capoul, Jean Baptiste Delmas, Gilb

Signed book: Die Wiener Philharmoniker. Vienna: Vienna Philharmonic, 1942. Softcover, 6.75 x 9.75, 31 pages. Boldly signed on the frontispiece in foun

Striking 3.25 x 5.25 postcard photo of Furtwangler by Fayer of Vienna, signed in the lower border in ink. Brushing and feathering to ink, otherwise fi

German conductor (1872–1942) best known as the director of the San Francisco Symphony. Oversized matte-finish 11.75 x 15.75 mounted portrait of Hertz

Handsome 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo of Karajan holding his baton, signed in blue ink. In fine condition, with light bends and a circular surface impress

Celebrated soprano (1820–1887), known as the ‘Swedish Nightingale,’ who, under the management of P. T. Barnum, became the most renowned and highly pai

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

Well-respected Greek-born conductor and composer (1896–1960) known as one of the young Leonard Bernstein’s most important mentors. A 3.5 x 5.5 postcar

TLS in German, signed “I. Moscheles,” one page both sides, 5.5 x 8.75, December 6, 1863. Untranslated letter to actor and operatic bass Emil Devrient.

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

Fountain pen signature, “Arturo Toscanini, 25–3–29,” on an off-white 5.5 x 3.5 stationery card. An irregular block of toning and faint surface impress