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