RR Auction: Fine Autographs & Artifacts

American poet and editor (1836–1907). Autograph poem signed “Thomas Bailey Aldrich,” one page, 5.25 x 7.5, October 1904. Aldrich pens his poem entitle

Prolific Spanish playwright, screenwriter, film director, novelist and poet (born 1932). Uncommon 6 x 8.25 cardstock photo of Arrabal holding a camera

English poet who perfected the dramatic monologue in such works as My Last Duchess and Soliloquy of the Spanish Cloister. Ink signature, “Robert Brown

Ballpoint signature, “Agatha Christie,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card, with Christie adding on the reverse, “Purely a mistake! No mystery.” In fine condi

French novelist (1840–1897) known for his controversial political and social views. Personal calling card imprinted with Daudet’s name and address, 4

Romantic modernist poet and essayist (1911–1996) who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1979. Nice glossy 7 x 9.5 head-and-shoulders photo o

Signed book: A Witness Tree. Second printing. NY: Henry Holt and Company, 1942. Hardcover, 5.75 x 8.75, 91 pages. Signed on the first free end page in

ANS, one page, 11 x 8.5, August 11, 1972. Response to an autograph request, written on the reverse of the request letter. In full: “No time for more f

Prolific British novelist (1856–1925) best known for such adventure fare as King Solomon’s Mines and Allan Quatermain. ALS, one page both sides, 4 x 6

Signed book: The Man without a Country. Later printing. Boston: Little, Brown, and Company, 1904. Hardcover, 4.5 x 7, 59 pages. Signed and inscribed o

English poet and author (1880–1943) whose novel The Well of Loneliness has become a groundbreaking work in lesbian literature. Signed book: The Well o

Ink signature, “Nath. Hawthorne, Surveyor” on an off-white 7.5 x 1.75 slip clipped from a customs document. Also signed by two other port officials. M

Manuscript DS, signed “Nath. Hawthorne,” one page, 8 x 10, April 1, 1854. Financial document in the amount of £331.7.1, headed, “The United Sta...

ALS signed “O. W. Holmes,” two pages both sides, 4 x 6.75, May 17, 1853. Letter to Isaac W. Smith, in part: “I will with great pleasure assign the 16t

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: The Stand. First edition. NY: Doubleday, 1978. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.75 x 8.5, 823 pages. Signed and inscribed on a free end page

TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, March 22, 1906. Letter to Mrs. Hawes, in full: “In reply to yours of March 11. I have just returned home

Ink signature, “Henry W. Longfellow,” on an off-white 3 x .5 slip clipped from a check. Matted and framed with an image of Longfellow to an overall si

Uncommon 5.5 x 5 cardstock photo of Maugham smoking a cigarette at his desk, signed along the top in fountain pen. Impressively double-cloth-matted an

Signed book: The Price. Limited edition, numbered 187/300. San Francisco: Arion Press, 1999. Hardcover with slipcase, 7.25 x 10.25. Signed on the half

Signed book: Days Without End. First edition, limited issue, numbered 123/325. NY: Random House, 1934. Hardcover with slipcase, 7 x 10, 157 pages. Sig

Signed book: We Are All in the Dumps with Jack and Guy. First edition. NY: HarperCollins, 1993. Hardcover with dust jacket, 10.75 x 8.25, 56 pages. Si

Glossy 3.5 x 5 photo of Dr. Seuss posing in front of a mural of cats, signed in black ink. In fine condition, with trimmed edges.

FDC with a ‘Preserve the Environment’ cachet honoring Expo ‘74, the first World’s Fair dedicated to ecology, signed in black ballpoint. In fine condit

Youngest daughter (1884–1979) and secretary of the noted Russian novelist Leo Tolstoy. Ink signature and inscription, “To Lydie Kliuss, just a word to

Signed book: Deadeye Dick. Fist edition, limited issue, numbered 28/350. NY: Delacorte Press, 1982. Hardcover with slipcase, 5.75 x 8.75, 240 pages. S

American essayist and critic (1819–1886) who was a member of the illustrious Boston literary circle that included Nathaniel Hawthorne and Henry Wadswo

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

German writer and anti-war and antifascist activist (1887–1968) best known for his six-part cycle on World War I. Glossy 3.75 x 5.75 close-up photo of

German composer and bandmaster (1844–1929) sent to Hawaii to conduct the king’s band. Enamored with the land and people, he became a naturalized citiz

Important Italian composer, pianist, and conductor (1866–1924) best known for his complex contrapuntal keyboard works. Desirable AMQS and sketch on an

Austrian music publisher, editor, and composer (1781–1858). ADS in German, signed “A. Diabelli,” one page, 8.25 x 6.5, November 5, 1842. Receipt for t

Typed statement in German, signed “Wilhelm Furtwangler,” one page, 11 x 7.75, no date but circa 1953. An untranslated personal testimonial written by

ALS in German, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, November 5, 1896. Untranslated letter to a friend declining an invitation due to a tight sc

Canadian pianist, composer, and commentator (1932–1982) revered as one of the foremost classical pianists of the 20th century, and renowned for his in

Austrian composer and virtuoso pianist (1778–1837). Collection of four handwritten title pages for Hummel’s works, each one page, 5 x 8, no date but c

Austrian composer and music theorist (1883–1959) most famous for developing a method for composing with all twelve notes of the chromatic scale. AMS i

ALS in German in pencil, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 6.75 x 9, November 19, 1947. Lengthy letter to the music critic Otto Maag in Basel, in pa

Sheet music booklet for ‘Six Etudes pour la Main Gauche Seule [Six Studies for the Left Hand Only],’41 pages, 10.5 x 13.75, signed and inscribed at th

Scarce handbill for a concert by Liszt presented by the Salon Erard on Sunday, April 9 [no year], one page, 4.25 x 6.25, signed in bold black ink, “Li

Legendary mezzo-soprano (1808–1836) who was one of the most famous opera singers of the 19th century. She passed away at age 28 from injuries sustaine

Prodigiously gifted German Romantic composer (1809–1847) whose musical output represents virtually every form and genre of the era. Uncommon ink signa

Bohemian composer and piano virtuoso (1794-1870), whose career after his early years was based initially in London, and later at Leipzig, where he suc

Austrian composer and pianist (1778–1858) who studied under Michael Haydn. ALS in German, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 4 x 6.75, no date. Lette

French composer (1819–1880) best known for his popular stage works, most notably Orpheus in the Underworld (including the famous ‘Can-Can’) and The Ta

Well-regarded Swedish operatic soprano (1843–1921) who possessed a brilliant bel canto technique and was considered one of the Victorian era's m...

Eminent and prolific Russian composer (1891–1953) best known for his colorful, rhythmically vigorous works, including symphonies, operas, and much mus

Desirable ALS in French, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 6, no date. Ravel accepts an invitation for the following Saturday, hoping that, due

English composer (1842–1900) best known for his operatic collaborations with W. S. Gilbert, including H.M.S. Pinafore, The Pirates of Penzance and The

Handsome matte-finish 10 x 12 photo of the great conductor with his arms crossed, signed and inscribed in the wide lower border in fountain pen, “To m

Uncommon and extremely desirable 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Wagner in elaborate formal attire circa 1870, signed in the lower border in ink, and addi

Austro-Hungarian contralto (1803–1877) who sang in the first performances of Ludwig van Beethoven's Ninth Symphony and Missa Solemnis. Collectio...

Austrian composer (1860–1903) particularly noted for his art songs, or Lieder. ALS in German, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, July 26, 1

German composer, conductor, and teacher of music (1758–1832) who established the Berliner Liedertafel choral society. Boldly penned AMS in German, sig

German violinist, conductor, composer and violin teacher (1831–1902). Nicely penned AMQS in German on a tan 9.5 x 5.75 sheet, dated December 11, 1861,

Program for a special concert featuring the Czech Quartet held in Prague to honor the one hundredth anniversary of the death of Ludwig von Beethoven,

Exceptional fountain pen signature, “Enrico Caruso N. Y. 1908,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2.25 card. Nicely triple-matted and framed with three vintage ma

Hungarian violinist and teacher (1873–1944) who instructed numerous notable performers and pedagogues. Untranslated ANS in German in pencil, one page,

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

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

German pianist, composer, and renowned teacher of piano and composition at the Leipzig Conservatory (1831–1902). AMQS on an off-white 7 x 4.75 album p

Hungarian violinist and composer (1831–1907) ranked second only to Paganini among 19th-century virtuosi. ALS in German, one page, 5.5 x 8.75, December

Untranslated ALS in German, signed “Lehar,” one page on a 5.5 x 3.5 postcard, February 26, 1915. Also addressed on the reverse by Lehar. In fine condi

Desirable 3.25 x 5.75 German postcard photo of an artistic rendering of Lehar, signed in the lower border in fountain pen. Trimmed left and right edge

German composer (1895–1982) best known for his oratorio ‘Carmina Burana.’ Glossy 4 x 5.75 postcard photo of Orff in near-profile, signed in black felt

Exceptional matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Ormandy conducting, signed and inscribed in the lower border in black felt tip, “To Mr. Luzio Cinalli—with be

Color glossy 10 x 8 photo of Luciano Pavarotti and Placido Domingo on stage with longtime Met conductor James Levine, each signing in black felt tip.

Austrian composer (1865–1922) best known for his operettas. Striking 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Reinhardt, inscribed along the bottom in German and s

Untranslated ALS in French, signed “C. Saint-Saens,” one page, 7 x 4.5, January 21, 1885. In fine condition, with partial separations to vertical and

Italian opera composer and conductor (1774 -1851), extremely celebrated in his time, though largely forgotten after his death. ALS in French, signed “

Exceptionally desirable Parlophone UK first pressing of the band’s debut single, ‘Love Me Do / P.S. I Love You,’ signed on the label in black ballpoin

Very early vintage semiglossy 5.5 x 3.5 photo of the Beatles with Pete Best, signed and inscribed on the reverse in blue ballpoint, “Love to Doreen, f

Fantastic vintage 1968 fountain pen signatures, “John Lennon,” “Paul McCartney,” and “George Harrison,” on an off-white 5.25 x 3.75 album page, and a

Vintage ballpoint signatures, “John Lennon,” “Paul McCartney,” “George Harrison,” and “Ringo Starr,” on a light blue 4.5 x 4 album page, signed on Mar

Desirable early Parlophone Records promo card depicting the Beatles in studio, 5.75 x 3.5, signed on the reverse in blue ballpoint by George Harrison

Partly-printed DS, signed “George Harrison,” one page, 8.5 x 22, no date but circa 1977–1978. Harrison’s application for an insurance policy from the

Signed book: Blinds & Shutters. Limited edition, numbered 714/5000. England: Genesis Publications, 1990. Hardcover with presentation box, 10.25 ...

Limited edition 29 x 22 lithograph from the famous Bag One suite entitled ‘Bed in for Peace,’ numbered 16/300, prominently signed in the lower right i

Spectacular Ludwig drum kit designed and produced in the 1960s to replicate the primary kit used by Ringo during his time with the Beatles. This vinta

Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Ringo raising a bass guitar during a live performance, signed in silver ink, “Love, Ringo Starr.” In fine condition, with

Color 7 x 6 cardstock Christmas photo showing Yoko and her son with Santa Claus, signed and inscribed in the lower border in black felt tip, “To Eddie

London Calling album signed on the back cover in blue and black ballpoint by Mick Jones and Topper Headon, in black ink by Joe Strummer, and in black

DS, signed “Jerry Garcia” and “R. Weir,” eleven pages, 8.5 x 11, October 6, 1988. An agreement outlining details for a penthouse renovation at 213 Wes

Exceedingly desirable handwritten manuscript by Jim Morrison, unsigned, one page, 7.5 x 8.5, no date but circa 1960s. In full: “On the third of Januar

Signed book: George Gershwin’s Songbook. First edition, limited issue, numbered 47/300. NY: Random House, 1932. Hardcover, 9.75 x 13, 167 pages. Boldl

TLS, one page, 8.75 x 9.75, personal letterhead, November 15, 1932. Letter to Irving E. Meishel, sending a delayed thank-you for birthday wishes, in p

Lot of six items signed in person by Buddy Guy at his Chicago blues club, Buddy Guy's Legends, including: a black-bodied Fender Squier Bullet St...

Exceptional assemblage of ballpoint signatures of Jimi Hendrix, Joan Baez, Richie Havens, John Sebastian, Tiny Tim, Keith Moon, Pete Townsend, and Rog

Gorgeous ebony-bodied Epiphone B. B. King Lucille right-handed electric guitar, signed on the body in silver ink. Includes an Epiphone hardshell case.

Rare first pressing of the Led Zeppelin III album signed on the inside gatefold in blue ballpoint, “Best wishes, John Bonham.” In very good condition,

Program for the Little Pieces from Big Stars auction to benefit the War Child Charity, held at Flowers East at London Fields on October 9, 1994, 8 x 1

Incredibly desirable original self-portrait, watercolor on heavy canvas paper, 33.5 x 47.5, signed in the lower left corner, “MM.” Matted and framed t

Uncommon oversized 17 x 11 magazine photo of Pink Floyd, signed in black felt tip by Roger Waters, Nick Mason, David Gilmour, and Richard Wright. In f

RCA Records Photo Album program of Elvis Presley, 8.5 x 11, 16 pages, featuring a variety of iconic images of the King performing, signed and inscribe

Vintage ballpoint signature, “Elvis Presley,” on an off-white slip. Double-matted with a color glossy photo of Presley to an overall size of 12.25 x 1

Scarce, high quality chromogenic print of Mick Rock’s 1974 portrait of Mercury taken during the Queen II sessions, 29.5 x 37, numbered 17/25, signed i

Flyer for a Meet the Ramones End of the Century Party and autograph session, 11 x 8.5, April 7, 1980. Signed in black felt tip by Johnny Ramone, Marky

Vintage 5.5 x 4.25 promo photo of The Rolling Stones, signed in blue ink by Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Bill Wyman, Charlie Watts, and Brian Jones, w

Vintage circa 1963–64 ballpoint signatures of Mick Jagger, Brian Jones, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts, and Bill Wyman on two light green 4.5 x 3.75 al

DS, signed “Mick Jagger,” one page both sides, 8.5 x 22, no date. Part one of a Beneficial National Life Insurance Company application in which Jagger