RR Auction: Fine Autographs & Artifacts

Vintage matte-finish 6 x 8.75 seated portrait of Sanroma by Horner of Boston, signed and inscribed in the lower border in fountain pen, “To my dear Re

Massive collection of well over 1000 items signed by a diverse assortment of singers, composers, choreographers, performers, and others related to the

Exceptional original 4.25 x 6.25 cabinet portrait of Tchaikovsky in a seated pose, boldly signed in the upper border in Cyrillic in black ink, “P. I.

Civic leader and businessman (1835–1896) who co-founded Steinway & Sons with his two brothers and father, Henry E. Steinway. ALS signed “Wm. Ste...

French-born composer (1883–1965) who spent the greater part of his career in the United States. Untranslated ALS in French, signed “Varese,” one page,

German composer, conductor, pianist, guitarist, and critic, one of the first significant composers of the Romantic school (1786–1826). LS signed “C. M

Influential English composer (1872–1958) of symphonies, chamber music, opera, choral music, and film scores. ALS signed “RW,” one page both sides, 4.5

Crystal-clear vintage glossy 7.5 x 9.25 photo of Anderson in profile by Philippe Halsman, signed and inscribed in white ink, “To Dr. Benno M. Lee, wit

Leatherbound autograph album, 6.5x 7.25, signed inside by several notable classical musicians, including: Jacques Thibaud (AMQS), Alfred Cortot, Fritz

Collection of eleven items, each signed by a composer or singer, including: Amy Beach (AMQS), Charles Wakefield (SP and AMQS), John Alden Carpenter (S

Collection of four items signed by significant composers, including: Gottfried von Einem (AMQS), Benjamin Britten and Peter Pears (sheet music), Georg

Untranslated ALS in French, one page, 5 x 6.5, no date but postmarked April 6, 1922. Addressed on the reverse in Dukas’s own hand. In fine condition.

American composer and songwriter (1903–1969) noted for his collaborations with Ira Gershwin, E. Y. Harburg, and Sammy Cahn. Two items: a seven-bar AMQ

Highly regarded Norwegian soprano (1895–1962) regarded by many as ‘the voice of the century.’ Vintage matte-finish 7.25 x 9.25 photo of Flagstad in co

Attractive AMQS on an off-white 6.25 x 3.75 sheet, signed at the bottom in black ink, “Rudolf Friml, Prague 9/XI. 1902.” Friml crisply pens two bars o

Enormously popular Czech-born violin virtuoso (1880–1940). Boldly penned AMQS on an off-white 6 x 4.75 card, signed below in fountain, “Jan Kubelik 27

Two photos: a 3.25 x 5.25 postcard photo of the composer Lehar, signed vertically in black ink with a four-bar AMQS; and a 3.25 x 5.25 postcard photo

German-born American violinist and composer (1861—1935) whose most famous works include the symphonic poems La Mort de Tintagiles and La Bonne Chanson

ALS in French, signed “J. Massenet,” one page, 5.25 x 7.25, December 31, 1905. In part (translated): "What a dear you are and how personally ho...

World-famous Irish tenor and recording artist (1884–1945) celebrated for his performances of the operatic and popular song repertoires. Matte-finish 5

Collection of well over 100 signatures, including eight individual album pages signed on both sides by a total of fourteen conductors and singers, inc

ALS in French, signed “C. St. S.,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 7, personal letterhead, May 31, 1908. Letter to a friend, in part (trans

World-renowned Italian operatic tenor (1850–1905) who sang Otello in the first performance of Giuseppe Verdi's opera. Exceptional 7 x 9.75 mount...

Wonderful and quite rare first UK pressing of the band’s debut EP, Twist and Shout, signed and inscribed in fountain pen on the back cover of the slee

Wonderful official Beatles fan club card featuring a classic image of all four in their gray collarless suits, 5.5 x 4.25, signed in black ballpoint b

Vintage program from the royal world premiere of the Beatles’ second feature film, Help!, held at the London Pavilion in Piccadilly Circus on July 29,

Vintage ballpoint signatures and inscription, “To Hilary, love Paul McCartney (Beatles), xxx,” “John Lennon, xx,” “George Harrison, xxxx,” and “Ringo

Sought-after vintage circa 1964 official Beatles Fan Club promo card depicting the group in their collarless suits, 5.5 x 4.25, signed in black ballpo

Remarkable Danish program for a Beatles performance at Copenhagen’s KB Hallen on June 4, 1964, sixteen pages, 7.75 x 10.25, nicely signed on the front

Vintage ballpoint signatures of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Jimmie Nicol on an off-white 7.5 x 9.25 lightly-lined sheet. Double-

Desirable DS, one page, 8.25 x 11.75, 1988. Agreement between The Performing Right Society, Ltd., Harrisongs Ltd., and Westminster Music Ltd., in whic

Crisp ink signature, “George Harrison,” on an off-white 4.25 x 3 slip. In fine condition, with fold at the bottom, easily matted out. An ideal Harriso

One-of-a-kind first generation color semi-glossy 5.25 x 3.5 candid photo of Harrison posing with an excited fan, signed on the reverse in blue ballpoi

Unsigned handwritten notes by John Lennon on the reverse of an off-white 8 x 10.5 typed letter inviting Lennon and May Pang to attend a farewell surpr

Attractive blue ink signature, “love from, Paul McCartney, XXX,” on the rear pastedown of a leather 4 x 5 autograph book. Pastedown also bears ink own

Incredible District Bank Limited check, 8 x 4, filled out in another hand and signed by Lennon, “John Lennon,” drawn on the “Lennon Productions Ltd” a

ALS signed at the top of the first page, “Paul McCartney,” and at the conclusion, “Paul (McCartney),” two pages, 8.25 x 11.75, no date. Incredible let

Pair of customized Hard Rock Cafe tour jackets personally owned by Ringo Starr and Barbara Bach. The light denim jackets are from the Japan leg of the

Stage name of J. P. Richardson (1930–1959) whose big voice and exuberant personality made him an early rock and roll star. He tragically died in a pla

Circa 1964 vintage ballpoint signatures, “Davie Jones ,” “Roger Bluck,” “Dave Howard,” “Bob Allen, XX, King Bees,” and “Cheers, George Underwoo

Signed book: Garcia: A Signpost to New Space. First edition, first printing. San Francisco: Straight Arrow Books, 1972. Softcover, 5.25 x 8, 254 pages

Official RIAA Diamond Award commemorating the success of Creed’s 1999 album Human Clay, measuring 16? tall and weighing 10.35 pounds, consisting of a

DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, May 24, 1937. Document concerning their agreement with RKO Radio Pictures. In part: “This will confirm our understanding with

Signed book: Porgy and Bess. Limited first edition of 250 copies (this being No. 225). NY: Random House, 1935. Hardcover with slipcase, 9.75 x 12.5, 5

Stunning vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 Mishkin portrait of Gershwin, signed and inscribed in the lower border in fountain pen, “To Mildred—All the best,

TLS, two pages, 8.5 x 11, Handy Brothers Music Co., Inc. letterhead, August 12, 1944. Letter to Lionel A. Aucoin, in part: “Now in the matter of autog

Unusual musically-themed long-sleeve dress shirt with patterns of sheet music pages and covers, including ‘Showboat’ and ‘Pretty Little Baby,’ with a

Iconic official American Music Award awarded to Milli Vanilli in 1990, measuring 15.25? tall and weighing 6.5 pounds, consisting of an elegant acrylic

DS, one page both sides, 8.5 x 14, January 21, 1977. Standard songwriters contract between the Jackson 5 and Peacock Music Publishing for the musical

Vintage red ballpoint signature, “Love you, Janis, xxxxx,” with a sketch of a heart on the reverse of a 4.5 x 3.5 color candid photo of two unknown wo

Vintage matte-finish 9.75 x 12.75 portrait of Kern playing his piano, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Charles Miller for his unfailing patie

German pressing of Marley’s Uprising album signed and inscribed on the front cover in blue ballpoint, “To Stephnie, all the Best Wishes, Happy Christm

Felt tip signatures, “Kurdt,” “Chris,” and “David,” on a blue-and-maroon 3.25 x 3.5 used backstage pass for a Nirvana concert. Includes a David Geffen

Roy Orbison’s stage-worn white leather belt given as a gift to fellow musician Carl Perkins. The belt measures 45? long and 4? wide with a hanging cha

The Works album signed on the front cover in silver ink by Freddie Mercury, Brian May, John Deacon, and Roger Taylor. In fine condition, with a mild a

EMI Records Ltd. cassette sleeve, 6 x 3.75, signed in black felt tip by Freddie Mercury and Brian May, and in green ink by John Deacon and Roger Taylo

Vintage ballpoint signatures of Mick Jagger, Bill Wyman, and Keith Richards on a blue 4.5 x 3.75 album page, and ballpoint signatures of Brian Jones a

Crisp ballpoint signatures of Mick Jagger, Brian Jones, Bill Wyman, Keith Richards, and Charlie Watts, who adds “The Rolling Stones,” on a light blue

Desirable vintage 8.25 x 6.5 cardstock publicity photo distributed by The Who’s fan club, signed in black ballpoint by Keith Moon, John Entwistle, and

Powerage album signed on the front cover in white pencil by Cliff Williams, Malcolm Young, and Bon Scott, who signs twice, and in black felt tip by An

Official ‘R’ hologram-style RIAA multi-platinum sales award presented “to commemorate the sale of more than 4,000,000 copies of the Geffen Records alb

American punk rock singer-songwriter (1956–1993) whose obscene live shows, varied musical influences, and public self-destruction made him an unpreced

Glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo of Eric Burdon and the Animals, signed in black felt tip by Eric Burdon, Vic Briggs, Barry Jenkins, John Weider, and Dan

Vintage matte-finish 9.75 x 8 full-length photo of Armstrong lounging in a chair with his trumpet, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “Best wishes

Front cover for a copy of Phonograph Record magazine from May 1972, 8.75 x 10.75, showing the band with the headline, “Badfinger, At the Crossroads,”

DS, nine pages, 8.5 x 13, February 1, 1977. Sub-publishing agreement between Brother Publishing Company, Wilojarston Music, Ltd., and Carlin Music Cor

Two color satin-finish 4 x 5 half-length photos of Starr in a jubilant mood wearing sunglasses and a floral designed shirt, both signed in silver ink,

‘Alone’ single CD signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb, with one adding a brief inscription at the top. In fi

TLS, one page, 5.75 x 7.75, personal letterhead, November 9, 1927. Letter to Nat Shilkret, in part: “First let me thank you for your kindly attitude r

Color glossy 10 x 8 photo of Bowie as Jareth the Goblin King in the 1986 film Labyrinth, signed in blue ink. In fine condition.

Two items: an AMQS from “Stardust” on a musically lined 9 x 3.75 sheet; and a glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed in felt tip, “Sincerely, Hoagy Carmichael.”

Two DSs: an exclusive services agreement between ARS Nova Inc., and Douglas Strawn for a six-month contract extension, eight pages, January 29, 1971,

Two DSs: a letter of agreement detailing additional terms for future showcases by the Carpenters, eight pages, June 9, 1976, signed at the conclusion

Uncommon 10 x 16 promotional poster of Johnny Cash removed from an issue of Variety magazine from November 25, 1964, page 53, showing the ‘man in blac

TLS, one page, 7.75 x 10, personal letterhead, September 13, 1978. Letter to James Garrigus, in full: “Thank you for sending me a copy of your poetry.

Vintage Columbia Records poster featuring images of Chicago’s founding members, 33 x 22, signed in black felt tip by all seven, each signing over his

Crossroads album box set signed on the front cover in black felt tip, “Eric Clapton, ‘88.” In fine condition. The six records are included.

Money and Cigarettes album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip. In fine condition. The record is included. Accompanied by a full letter of auth

London Calling album signed on the front cover in black ink by Joe Strummer, Mick Jones, Paul Simonon, and Topper Headon. In fine condition. The recor

ALS signed “Love, Joe, x,” one page on the reverse of a 6 x 4 postcard showing a lovely scene of the Santa Ynez mountains, postmarked 1983. Letter to

DS, two pages, 8.5 x 11, no date but circa 1976. Standard Independent Contractor Agreement between the Commodore Entertainment Corporation and Burt Su

DS, signed “Vincent Furnier,” one page, 8.5 x 11, May 30, 1975. Customer’s copy of a time loan disclosure statement from Chemical Bank listing Cooper

Hotel registration card for the Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles, one page, 6 x 4, October 10, 1970, filled out by Davis with his name and address: “Mil

Glossy 8 x 10 RCA publicity photo of Denver posing against a lake and mountain backdrop, signed in black felt tip, “Peace! John Denver.” In fine condi

Freedom of Choice album signed on the front cover above their images in black felt by Mark and Bob “1” Mothersbaugh, Gerald and Bob “2” Casale, and Al

ALS, one page, 5 x 7, personal letterhead, October 10, 1972. Brief letter to Radie, in full: “Your article was terrific. Thank you so much.” In fine c

Self-titled debut album signed and inscribed on the back cover in blue ballpoint, “Jim—best wishes, Mark Knopfler,” “To Jim, best wishes, John Illsley

Hotel California album signed and inscribed on the front cover in blue felt tip, “To Nicole, Don Henley,” “Don Felder,” “Glenn Frey,” and “Randy Meisn

DS, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 8.5 x 11, September 16, 1964. Agreement between Tempo Music, Inc., and Ellington in which the latter transfers

Glossy 10 x 8 group photo of Fleetwood Mac posing in a dressing room, signed in gold ink, “Mick Fleetwood,” “Thank you! John McVie,” “Thanks! Christin

Rumours album signed and inscribed on the front cover in black felt tip, “To Tommy! Thanks, Christine McVie,” “Tommy—love, Stevie Nicks,” “Thank you!

Glossy 7.5 x 8 photo of Gibb posing on a windowsill, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “To Don, All the best, Andy Gibb.” Reverse bears collecto

Excellent color glossy 10 x 8 photo of the Grateful Dead during a live performance, signed in blue felt tip by Jerry Garcia and Bob Weir. In fine cond

Two items: a hardcover edition of the book My Lord, What a Morning by Marian Anderson, signed and inscribed in black ink on the first free end page, “

Choice vintage ballpoint signatures of Graham Nash, Tony Hicks, Eric Haydock, and Don Rathbone on an off-white 6 x 5.25 album page, each signing with

Satin-finish 8 x 10 Vanguard Records publicity photo of Hootie and the Blowfish, signed in black felt tip by all four members. In fine condition.

Spitfire album signed and inscribed on the front cover in blue felt tip, “Pat, Love, Grace Slick,” “David Freiberg, OX,” “Pete Sears,” and “Marty Bali

Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Elton John wearing gold jewelry and staple large sunglasses, prominently signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition.

Color satin-finish 11 x 14 photo of the Italia GQ cover from November 2013, showing a partially nude Lady Gaga, signed in black felt tip. In fine cond

Four color semi-glossy heavyweight photos of the individual members of Lovin’ Spoonful, each approximately 7.5 x 9.5, signed in blue ballpoint by John