RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts February 2020

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RR Auction's February 2020 Fine Autographs and Artifacts sale presents nearly 900 lots in a diverse array of collectible fields, from presidents to classical musicians to scientific pioneers. Top lots include Bob Dylan's handwritten lyrics for 'Tangled Up In Blue'; a Queen Mary signed document ordering a fine robe; extraordinary autographs from Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Franz Joseph Haydn, Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, and Johannes Brahms; and other figures of historical renown like George Washington, Charlie Parker, Joseph Stalin, Marie Curie, Albert Einstein, and Winston Churchill. RR Auction is a globally recognized and trusted auction house specializing in historical autographs and artifacts. Join us as we make history selling history in February 2020.
ALS - Autograph Letter Signed
ANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
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Johannes Brahms612 - Johannes Brahms
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Extremely rare AMQS on an off-white 7 x 4.25 card, signed boldly at the bottom in black ink, "Johannes Brahms, Wien, Mai 91." Brahms pens ...
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
 
 
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Johannes Brahms613 - Johannes Brahms
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ALS in German, signed “J. Brahms,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, postmarked April 30, 1890. Letter to Raphael Maszkowski, the conducto
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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Edward Elgar614 - Edward Elgar
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Vintage matte-finish 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo of Dr. Edward Elgar for the 1902 Sheffield Musical Festival, signed in the lower border in fountain pen.
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Franz Joseph Haydn615 - Franz Joseph Haydn
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Exceptionally rare signed music score for ‘Dr. Haydn’s VI Original Canzonettas, for the Voice with an Accompaniment for the Piano-Forte,’ with dedicat
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
 
 
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David Oistrakh616 - David Oistrakh
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ALS, one page both sides, 8 x 11.25, May 26, 1960. Letter to Louis Persinger, in part: "I received your second letter with invitation to partic...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy617 - Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy
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Magnificent boldly penned AMQS on an off-white 10.75 x 8 sheet, boldly signed and dated below in ink, "5th Januar 1843 in Leipzig… Felix Mendel...
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
 
 
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Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy618 - Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy
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ALS, one page, 8.25 x 10.75, July 17, 1843. Letter to his English publisher Edward Buxton, about 'Die erste Walpurgisnacht,' vocal quartets,...
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
 
 
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Niccolo Paganini619 - Niccolo Paganini
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ALS in Italian, one page, 4.75 x 7.25, August 11, 1838. Letter to a friend, written from Paris. In part (translated): "Your very appreciated le...
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky620 - Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
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Very rare and highly sought-after AMQS on an off-white 6.75 x 8.25 album page, signed at the bottom in black ink, "P. Tchaikovsky, 21 Mar 1888,...
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Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
 
 
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Pyotr llyich Tchaikovsky621 - Pyotr llyich Tchaikovsky
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Rare and desirable ALS in French, signed "P. Tchaikovsky," one page, 4.5 x 5.75, February 25, 1889. Letter to "Mon cher ami Paul,&quo...
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Estimate : 10,000.00 - 12,000.00
 
 
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Richard Strauss622 - Richard Strauss
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AMQS on an off-white 5.75 x 4 musically-lined sheet. Strauss pens four double bars of music from "Rosencavalier," signed at the bottom, “R...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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Richard Strauss623 - Richard Strauss
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Two ALSs in German, each one page on 5.5 x 3.5 postcards, November 19, 1896 and October 18, 1916. The first, to publisher Schuster & Loeffler, i...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Arturo Toscanini624 - Arturo Toscanini
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Superb AMQS on an off-white 7.5 x 5 album page, signed below in fountain pen, "Arturo Toscanini, Buffalo 29-1-921." The great conductor pe...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Charlie Parker626 - Charlie Parker
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Vintage glossy 8 x 10 Herman Leonard photo of Parker performing on stage in New York City in 1949, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "To Vi...
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
 
 
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Edith Piaf627 - Edith Piaf
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Desirable 7.75 x 10 cardstock Columbia Disques promo photo of Edith Piaf, signed in blue ballpoint. In very good condition, with creasing (primarily t
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Jimmy Reed628 - Jimmy Reed
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Vintage glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo of Jimmy Reed seated on an ottoman with his guitar, signed in fountain pen. In fine condition, with one small cr
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Patsy Cline629 - Patsy Cline
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Twice-signed vintage glossy 8 x 10.25 photo of the tragic country star by the Rush Studio of Winchester, Virginia, signed and inscribed in fountain pe
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Beatles630 - Beatles
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Hugely sought-after A Hard Day's Night album by the Beatles, signed and inscribed on the back cover in black ballpoint, "To the Johnson Sis...
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Estimate : 40,000.00 - 50,000.00
 
 
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Beatles631 - Beatles
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Vintage ballpoint signatures and inscription, “To Pete, Best wishes the Beatles, Ringo Starr,” “George Harrison,” “John Lennon,” and “best wishes, Pau
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Estimate : 7,500.00 - 8,500.00
 
 
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Beatles632 - Beatles
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Circa 1963 ballpoint signatures of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, and George Harrison on the reverse of an off-white 4 x 5.25 landing card.
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Estimate : 6,500.00 - 7,500.00
 
 
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Beatles633 - Beatles
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Vintage ballpoint signatures, "Ringo Starr, xx," "Paul McCartney, xx," "John Lennon, x," and "George Harrison,&qu...
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
 
 
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Beatles634 - Beatles
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Uncommon program from a Beatles performance at the Royal Hall in Harrogate, Yorkshire, England on March 8, 1963, six pages, 6.5 x 8, signed in the fro
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
 
 
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Beatles: George Harrison635 - Beatles: George Harrison
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Very early partial handwritten letter from George Harrison, one page, both sides, 5.25 x 7, February 23, 1963. The unsigned letter, consisting of the
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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Beatles: George Harrison636 - Beatles: George Harrison
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Signed book: Songs by George Harrison: Book and Record Set. Limited edition, numbered 984/2500. Surrey, England: Genesis Publications Limited, 1992. L
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Beatles: George Harrison637 - Beatles: George Harrison
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Vintage glossy 5 x 3.5 candid photo of George Harrison and John Lennon peering out a window, signed and inscribed on the reverse in black ballpoint,...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Beatles: Paul McCartney638 - Beatles: Paul McCartney
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Self-titled 'White' album by the Beatles, signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint by Paul McCartney. In very good condition, with overal...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Beatles: George Harrison639 - Beatles: George Harrison
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Large ballpoint signature, "George Harrison,” on the reverse of a 7.25 x 9.5 trimmed album flat for Thirty Three & 1/3. In fine condition, ...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Beatles: Paul McCartney640 - Beatles: Paul McCartney
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Invitation to a private viewing of Linda McCartney's Sixties photography exhibition, held at the Royal Photographic Society in Bath on October 9...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Classic Rock and Roll642 - Classic Rock and Roll
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Very desirable collector's issue of the Planet magazine "A Tribute to the Fillmore," dated December 1971, eighty pages, 8 x 10.75, sig...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Eric Clapton643 - Eric Clapton
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Slowhand album signed and inscribed on the front cover in blue ballpoint, "To Simon, best wishes, Eric Clapton." In fine condition. The re...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Cream644 - Cream
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Attractive color 4 x 6 promo card for a series of four Cream concerts at London's Royal Albert Hall on May 2, 3, 5 and 6, 2005, signed in black ...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Jim Croce645 - Jim Croce
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You Don't Mess Around With Jim album signed on the front cover in black felt tip, "Thanks—Jim Croce." In fine condition, with light sc...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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The Eagles646 - The Eagles
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Sought-after program for the Eagles' 1976 USA tour, twenty-two pages, 11.25 x 11.25, signed inside on their respective portraits in black or blu...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Jimi Hendrix647 - Jimi Hendrix
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Ballpoint signature, "Jimi Hendrix,” on the bottom of a clipped photo measuring 5 x 2, with lower portion bearing an affixed label. In fine con...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Bob Dylan648 - Bob Dylan
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Hugely desirable handwritten lyrics by Bob Dylan for his influential single, "Tangled Up in Blue," one page, 8.25 x 11.75, The Dorchester ...
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Estimate : 50,000.00 - 60,000.00
 
 
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Bob Marley649 - Bob Marley
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Rare CBS Records 45 RPM record for the single 'Reggae on Broadway / Oh Lord, Got to Get There,' signed on Side A in black ballpoint, "L...
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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Elvis Presley650 - Elvis Presley
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Vintage glossy 7.75 x 10 publicity photo of a young Elvis Presley, signed and inscribed on the reverse in black ballpoint, "To Shelby, love ya,...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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Queen651 - Queen
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Sought-after Japanese pressing of the Elektra Records 45 RPM record for the Queen single 'Teo Torriatte (Let Us Cling Together) / Good Old-Fashi...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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Peter Tosh652 - Peter Tosh
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Glossy 8 x 10 Rolling Stones Records publicity photo of the reggae star, signed in blue felt tip, "Peter Tosh, Rasta." In fine condition, ...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Ritchie Valens653 - Ritchie Valens
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Extremely desirable vintage glossy 2.5 x 3.5 photo of Valens in a bow tie and jacket, signed in fountain pen, "Ritchie Valens." In fine co...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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Yes654 - Yes
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Glossy 10 x 8 group photo of progressive rockers Yes, signed in person in blue felt tip by Jon Anderson, Steve Howe, Chris Squire, Bill Bruford, and R
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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The Clash655 - The Clash
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Ballpoint signatures, "Paul Simonon," "Joe Strummer," "Mick Jones," and "Nicky Headon," on an off-white 6.75...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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The Clash656 - The Clash
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CBS Records 45 RPM single record for 'Tommy Gun / 1-2 Crush on You' by The Clash, signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Joe Strumme...
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Madonna657 - Madonna
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Personal check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Madonna, "Madonna Ciccone," payable to Paulette Kellner for $145, February 25, 1988. Ma...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Tupac Shakur658 - Tupac Shakur
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Sought-after felt tip signature, "Keep it Real, 2Pac,” on an off-white 3.75 x 6.5 card. In fine condition, with a crease across the bottom. Enc...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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Jussi Bjorling659 - Jussi Bjorling
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Vintage glossy 8 x 10 close-up portrait of the acclaimed Swedish tenor, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "To Robert Beshore, Sincerely you...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Nadia Boulanger660 - Nadia Boulanger
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TLS, one onionskin page, 8.25 x 10.75, Ecoles d'Art Americaines letterhead, October 2, 1974. Letter to Mrs. Barbara Saul Jacobson. In full: &quo...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Enrico Caruso661 - Enrico Caruso
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Vintage matte-finish 5 x 9.75 full-length photo of Enrico Caruso in costume as the Duke in Verdi's opera Rigoletto, prominently signed in founta...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Pablo Casals662 - Pablo Casals
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Three items: an ALS, one page, 5.5 x 8.5, personal letterhead, postmarked January 27, 1967, in full: "Thank you for your very kind letter and w...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Samuel Coleridge-Taylor663 - Samuel Coleridge-Taylor
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Vintage matte-finish 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo of Samuel Coleridge-Taylor for the 1902 Sheffield Musical Festival, signed in the lower border in founta
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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