RR Auction: Fine Autographs & Artifacts

Glossy 9 x 11 photo of Burroughs taking aim with a rifle, boldly signed in the lower border in fountain pen. In very fine condition. An unusual image

American novelist (1892–1977) best known as the author of such crime/noir classics as The Postman Always Rings Twice and Double Indemnity. TLS, one pa

ALS signed “Truman C.,” one page on a 4 x 5.75 postcard depicting a tranquil moment on the Greek isle of Paros, no date. Letter to Boris Groudinko, in

Signed book: One Christmas. Limited first edition, numbered 133/500. NY: Random House, 1983. Hardcover with slipcase, 6.5 x 9.75, 41 pages. Signed on

Two signed books: a Limited Editions Club hardcover entitled Exile’s Return, numbered 1371/2000, signed on the colophon ink by Malcolm Cowley and phot

African-American poet (1903–1946) who came to prominence during the Harlem Renaissance. Autograph poem on an off-white 8 x 10.5 sheet entitled ‘Revela

Italian poet, novelist, and dramatist (1863–1938) who distinguished himself as a heroic aviator in WWI. Appealing vintage matte-finish 3.5 x 5.5 Itali

Untranslated ALS in French, one page, 4 x 6.5, personal letterhead stamped with France’s “FA” monogram, no date but postmarked July 9, 1895. In fine c

Pair of collaborative handwritten poems from Allen Ginsberg and Ted Berrigan on individual yellow 7 x 4.5 personalized postcards designed by Berrigan,

Circa 1962 Saint–Georges Theatre program for a French production of The Potting Shed, 5.25 x 7, 36 pages, signed and inscribed below his image on the

Partly-printed DS, one page, 8.5 x 14, July 24, 1922. Los Angeles county bail bond for Girchie Takabash in which Grey agrees to “pay to the people of

ALS signed “Oliver Wendell Holmes,” one page both sides, 4.5 x 7, June 21, 1886. Letter to English neurologist William Broadbent, treasurer of the Bri

Third-person ANS signed within the text, one page, 5 x 8, Bolton Street letterhead, July 15, no year. In full: “Mr. Henry James accepts with pleasure

Souvenir typescript of the opening from One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, one page, 8.5 x 11, signed in black ink and blue felt tip, “Ken Kesey, 1995,”

Ink signature, “Harper Lee,” on a white 5.75 x 4 sheet. In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope.

TLS, one page, 7 x 10.5, October 26, 1940. Short letter to Mr. A. S. Burack of The Writer, in full: “I don’t think I shall have any lecture notes for

Uncommon matte-finish 4 x 6 portrait of Maugham in profile, signed in the lower border in blue ballpoint. Attractively double-matted and framed. In fi

ALS, one page, 8.5 x 11, March 13, 1959. Letter to Ernst Riemschneider, in part: “Have you seen the Reworked ed. of ‘Big Sur’ book? It’s in Bartell’s

Hand-addressed mailing envelope, 5.5 x 4.25, addressed by O’Neill to “John Macy, Esq., 214 East 39th Street, New York City,” and signed on the flap, “

French poet, novelist, and dramatist (1849–1926). Untranslated typescript of the poem “Le basier des drapeaux,” six pages, 8 x 12, boldly signed on th

Handwritten testimonial in French, one page, lightly-lined, 6.5 x 8.5, no date. A letter, headed “Dickens,” in full (translated): “He is a marvelous g

Influential English art critic and writer (1819–1900). ALS signed “J. Ruskin,” one page, 4.5 x 7, Denmark Hill letterhead, no date. In part: “I am so

TLS, one page, 7.75 x 9.5, Plas Penrhyn, Penrhyndeudraeth, Merioneth letterhead, January 28, 1963. Letter to Ernest Schwartz, in full: “Thank you for

Handsome pencil sketch done by an aspiring artist, 5.5 x 8.5, signed below in ballpoint by Sendak. In fine condition.

ANS signed “GBS,” one page on a 4.25 x 2 personal correspondence card, July 13, 1943. In full: “As the Allen article is now forgotten I doubt if the e

Signed book: Hell’s Angels. First edition, first printing. NY: Random House, 1967. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6 x 8.5, 278 pages. Signed and inscribe

Pulitzer Prize-winning American novelist (born 1941). Signed book: The Tin Can Tree. First edition. NY: Alfred A. Knopf, 1965. Hardcover with dust jac

Boldly penned untranslated ALS in German, one page, 8.5 x 5.5, February 25, 1929. In very good to fine condition, with light staining to the upper rig

Revered Spanish cellist and composer (1876–1973) widely regarded as the greatest player in the history of the instrument. Matte-finish 3.25 x 5.25 pho

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

AMQS on an off-white sheet of Victor Herbert’s Orchestra letterhead, 8.5 x 11, signed in bold ink, “With best wishes, sincerely yours, Victor Herbert,

Czech composer, musical theorist, folklorist, publicist, and teacher (1854–1928) considered one of the most important opera composers of the first hal

Untranslated ALS in Italian, signed “R. Leoncavallo,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.25 x 7, May 3, no year. In fine condition, with a small tea

AMQS on an off-white 5.75 x 3.5 album page. Mascagni pens three bars of music and lyrics from ‘Cavalleria,’ titling it at the top, and signing below t

Crystal-clear 3.75 x 5.25 album photo of Massenet in an overcoat, presented in a gold 8.5 x 10.5 mat, boldly signed and inscribed on the mat in ink, “

Collection of seven items signed by musicians: a two-bar chorale AMQS by Sir Michael Costa with the lyrics, “Help me O Lord!,” signed below in black i

Scarce 3.25 x 5 postcard photo of Ravel in a serious bust-length pose, boldly signed and inscribed on the reverse in fountain pen, “A Mademoiselle Mon

Matte-finish 8 x 10 close-up portrait of Toscanini, signed boldly in the lower border in red fountain pen. In fine condition, with a couple areas of s

AMQS and sentiment in French, signed “G. Rossini,” on an off-white 11 x 7 sheet, dated February 16, 1864. Rossini inscribes to “Ma bonne Adeline,” Ade

Boldly penned untranslated ALS in Italian, signed “G. Rossini,” one page, 6.25 x 4, no date. In very good to fine condition, with soiling and a few sp

Italian composer (1813–1901) who was one of the most influential figures in the history of opera. AMQS on an off-white 8.25 x 5.25 sheet. Verdi pens 1

Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite profile portrait of Wagner by Elliott & Fry, circa 1877, signed below the image in purple ink, “Richard Wagner....

Remarkable collection of nearly 500 items signed by a wide assortment of composers, lyricists, singers, performers, and others related to the canon of

Coltrane Live at Birdland album signed and inscribed inside the gatefold in blue ballpoint, “John Coltrane, To ‘Tee,’ Thanks.” In very good condition,

Lovely ebony-bodied Gibson B. B. King Lucille right-handed electric guitar with gold hardware and pearloid fret markers, model no. ARLCEBGH1 and seria

Uncommon color satin-finish 11 x 14 head-and-shoulders photo of a young Sinatra wearing a polka dot bow tie, signed in blue felt tip. In fine conditio

ALS signed “Patsy, Charlie, & Julie,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, August 10, 1960. Letter to Ree and Pat Flynt, in full: “Well ga...

Choice vintage ballpoint signatures of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr on a pink 4.25 x 3.25 album page. In fine conditi

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

Vintage ballpoint signatures of John Lennon, George Harrison, Paul McCartney, and Ringo Starr on a folded off-white sheet of Appointment Consultants l

Apple Records business check, 7.75 x 3.5, filled out in another hand and signed by Harrison, payable to Marlow Laundry for £6.3.5, June 9, 1970...

DS, one page both sides, 5 x 6, February 18, 1975. Barclays Bank of New York document by which Lennon grants David Miller power of attorney for handli

DS, one page, 8.25 x 11.75, May 14, 1968. Document from Morris Wigram & Company related to Yoko’s finances, detailing the balances to be paid. S...

Vintage ballpoint signatures of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and Ringo Starr on the reverse of an off-white 4.5 x 3 clipped menu from The Commodore Cl

UK first vinyl pressing of the Beatles Please Please Me album signed on the back cover in black ballpoint. In very good condition, with Starr signing

Signed book: Grateful Dead Comix. Limited first edition, numbered 470/500. NY: Hyperion, 1992. Hardcover with slipcase, 9 x 11.5, 119 pages. Signed on

Wonderful color limited edition 10.5 x 7.5 lithograph of a 1991 painting by Jerry Garcia entitled ‘Arches,’ numbered 175/500, signed in the lower bord

Wonderful satin-finish 10 x 8 Arista Records publicity photo of the Grateful Dead circa 1993, signed in black felt tip by Jerry Garcia, Billy Kreutzma

Complete spring-summer 1967 issue of Campus Magazine, Vol. II, No. 3, 8.75 x 11.25, signed on the reverse in brown felt tip by Janis Joplin and three

Uncommon glossy 10 x 8 Island Records publicity photo of Marley seated on a sofa with a mirror showing his reflection in the background, signed and in

Attractive vintage circa 1964 promo card of the Rolling Stones, 5.5 x 4,25, signed in blue ballpoint by Keith Richards, Mick Jagger, Brian Jones, Char

Highly appealing circa 1964 menu with a Watney’s Red Barrel logo, 5 x 8, signed in red felt tip by Bill Wyman, Brian Jones, Keith Richards, Mick Jagge

Handwritten notes, unsigned, one page both sides, no date. Notes headed “Sunday Meeting. Family life that warms the heart.” In part: “Jehovah gave us

Ballpoint signatures and inscriptions, “Love to Les, Bill Wyman, xxx,” “To Les, Love from, Charlie Boy, xxx,” and “To Les, Mick Jagger,” and in pencil

Attractive ballpoint signature, “Prince Nelson,” on a light green 4 x 1 slip clipped from a check. In fine condition.

Incredible color 27 x 41 poster for the 1987 concert film Sign o’ the Times, prominently signed in black felt tip, “Love God. -P+.” Rolled and in fine

Highly desirable glossy 8 x 9.75 half-length photo of the late pop star, prominently signed in blue felt tip, “Love God—Prince.” In fine condition, wi

Three albums, each signed and inscribed on the front, back, or gatefold in ink by the band members, including: The Yellow Payges (Dan Hortter, Dan Gor

Three albums, each signed and inscribed on the front or gatefold in ink by the band members, including: Brewer & Shipley (Mike Brewer and Tom Sh...

High Voltage album signed on the original plastic covering in blue ink by Angus and Malcolm Young, Phil Rudd, and one other, and in light black ballpo

AC/DC album flat signed and inscribed on the front in black felt tip, “All the best John, Simon Wright, AC/DC” and “Brian Johnson, AC/DC,” in blue bal

High Voltage album signed on the front cover in black ballpoint, “Bon, AC/DC,” “Angus Young, AC/DC,” and “Malcolm Young.” Cover and all three signatur

Satin-finish 8 x 10 Epic Records publicity photo of the Allman Brothers Band posing in the bayou, signed in black felt tip by Gregg Allman, Dickey Bet

Choice glossy 5.5 x 3.5 postcard photo of Armstrong holding his trumpet and enthusiastically smiling, signed and inscribed on the reverse in blue ball

Attractive program for Louis Armstrong and His Concert Group, 9 x 12, twenty pages, signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint by Armstrong. Affixed

Chet Baker Sings album signed and inscribed on the front cover in black ink, “Thank you for your interest, Barbara—Chet Baker—55.” In very good condit

Glossy 10 x 8 photo of the Bee Gees posing next to a vintage automobile, signed and inscribed in black ballpoint, “To Pam, love Barry,” and in blue ba

TLS, one page, 7.25 x 11, personal letterhead, April 6, 1942. Letter to poet Joseph Auslander at the Library of Congress, in part: “I am sorry I didn’

Three TLSs signed “Irving,” each one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, dated between 1953 and 1973. All three are appreciation letters in which

Vintage Vogue Records 45 rpm record of Big Bill Broonzy Sings the Blues, signed on the back cover in black ink. In very good condition, with some stai

Signed book: Black & White Blues. Zurich, Switzerland: Graphis Publications, 1995. Hardcover with dust jacket, 11 x 11.5, 212 pages. Signed thro...

Lodger promo album signed on the front cover in black ballpoint, “Bowie 79.” In fine condition, with slight irregular ink adhesion. The record is incl

Changesbowie CD insert signed on the front in black felt tip, “Bowie, 97.” Includes the back track listing insert. In fine condition. The CD is not in

Attractive satin-finish 11 x 14 photo of David Bowie lounging with a cigarette in his mouth, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition.

Satin-finish 8 x 10 close-up photo of the popular music icon, signed in blue felt tip, “Bowie ’92.” In fine condition, with scattered overall creasing

Original black tour jacket from James Brown’s 1991-92 Living in America world tour, signed and inscribed on the back above the white stitching in gold

Two DSs: an exclusive services agreement between ARS Nova Inc., and Gary Sims for a one-year contract extension, eight pages, April 1, 1972, signed at

Christmas Portrait album signed and inscribed on the front cover in red felt tip, “To Ruth, Merry Xmas! ‘Carpenters,’ Karen &” and “Richard Carp...

Dream Police album signed on the front cover in various colored felt tip by Rick Nielsen, Tom Petersson, and Robin Zander. In fine condition. The reco

Just One Night album signed on the front cover in silver ink. In fine condition, with expected sleeve wear. The record is not included. An exceptional

Satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of a bearded Clapton playing an electric guitar, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with somewhat grainy image qua

American playwright, songwriter, and actor (1878–1942), widely regarded as the father of American musical comedy, who takes a place among the most bel

American playwright, songwriter, and actor (1878–1942), widely regarded as the father of American musical comedy, who takes a place among the most bel

Pearl CX-300 crash ride cymbal, approximately 20.5?, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Richie, Cheers, Phil Collins,” who adds a small stick

Color glossy 10 x 8 photo of the legendary super group drifting in a rowboat, signed in blue felt tip by Jack Bruce, Ginger Baker, and Eric Clapton. I

Centerfold page from a program or magazine advertising The Biggest Show of Stars for ’58—Spring Edition, 17.5 x 11.5, signed in ballpoint by Sam Cooke

Self-titled debut album signed on the front cover in bold red felt tip by David Crosby, Stephen Stills, and Graham Nash. In fine condition. The record

Ballpoint signature, “Miles Davis,” on an off-white 4.25 x 6.5 sheet of Marriott Hotel stationery. In fine condition.

Pyromania album signed on the back cover in silver ink by Steve Clark, Joe Elliott, Phil Collen, Rick Savage, and Rick Allen. In fine condition. The r

Glossy 8 x 10 RCA Records and Tapes publicity close-up photo of Denver, signed and inscribed in black ink, “Ronnie Onn, Peace! Happy Birthday!!! John