RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts February 2020

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 ...

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

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.

Exceptionally rare signed music score for ‘Dr. Haydn’s VI Original Canzonettas, for the Voice with an Accompaniment for the Piano-Forte,’ with dedicat

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...

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...

ALS, one page, 8.25 x 10.75, July 17, 1843. Letter to his English publisher Edward Buxton, about 'Die erste Walpurgisnacht,' vocal quartets,...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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

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

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...

Vintage ballpoint signatures and inscription, “To Pete, Best wishes the Beatles, Ringo Starr,” “George Harrison,” “John Lennon,” and “best wishes, Pau

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.

Vintage ballpoint signatures, "Ringo Starr, xx," "Paul McCartney, xx," "John Lennon, x," and "George Harrison,&qu...

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

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

Signed book: Songs by George Harrison: Book and Record Set. Limited edition, numbered 984/2500. Surrey, England: Genesis Publications Limited, 1992. L

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,...

Self-titled 'White' album by the Beatles, signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint by Paul McCartney. In very good condition, with overal...

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, ...

Invitation to a private viewing of Linda McCartney's Sixties photography exhibition, held at the Royal Photographic Society in Bath on October 9...

Very desirable collector's issue of the Planet magazine "A Tribute to the Fillmore," dated December 1971, eighty pages, 8 x 10.75, sig...

Slowhand album signed and inscribed on the front cover in blue ballpoint, "To Simon, best wishes, Eric Clapton." In fine condition. The re...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

Hugely desirable handwritten lyrics by Bob Dylan for his influential single, "Tangled Up in Blue," one page, 8.25 x 11.75, The Dorchester ...

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...

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,...

Sought-after Japanese pressing of the Elektra Records 45 RPM record for the Queen single 'Teo Torriatte (Let Us Cling Together) / Good Old-Fashi...

Glossy 8 x 10 Rolling Stones Records publicity photo of the reggae star, signed in blue felt tip, "Peter Tosh, Rasta." In fine condition, ...

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...

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

Ballpoint signatures, "Paul Simonon," "Joe Strummer," "Mick Jones," and "Nicky Headon," on an off-white 6.75...

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...

Personal check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Madonna, "Madonna Ciccone," payable to Paulette Kellner for $145, February 25, 1988. Ma...

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...

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 close-up portrait of the acclaimed Swedish tenor, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "To Robert Beshore, Sincerely you...

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...

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...

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...

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

Glossy 10 x 8 photo of Copland with his conductor's baton, signed in the lower border in black felt tip, "Aaron Copland 1983." In very...

Two programs for performances by Cortot, 6.5 x 8.5, 1948–1949, each signed on the front cover in fountain pen. In overall fine condition.

Color vintage 10 x 12.25 lightweight RCA-Victor Records promo premium, signed in blue ballpoint, "V. Horowtiz." In very good to fine condi...

Program for Ginette Neveu (violin) and her brother Jean Neveu (piano) at the Taft Auditorium on November 3, 1947, 11 pages, 5 x 7.5, signed on the fro

Trio of vintage 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photos of Emma Albani, Luisa Tetrazzini, and Lina Cavalieri, each signed in ink by the subject. In overall fine con

Two vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photos of Eugene Ormandy, both signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "For Mr. Kenneth Browne, with best wishes—...

Handsome matte-finish 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo featuring a bust portrait of Puccini, signed vertically across his face in black ink. Addressed on the

AMQS on an off-white 4.75 x 2.5 slip. Sarasate pens six measures of music, identifying the work at the top, "Andantino-Spanish Romanza—Sarasate...

Hand-addressed mailing envelope, 5.75 x 4.75, addressed by Strauss to a gentleman in Berlin, signed in the return address on the flap, "Richard...

Ballpoint signature and inscription, "To Hans Stroot, Sincerely, Igor Stravinsky, Hollywood, Febr. 16/60,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2 card. In ver...

Appreciation card with preprinted 'thank you' note, 6.75 x 4.25, signed in fountain pen, "Arturo Toscanini, New York, March 25—1934.&qu...

Three rare embarkation cards, each one page, 6 x 4. One dated 1932, one 1924, and the third is not dated. Each embarkation card is filled out in penci

Hand-addressed mailing enveloped, 6 x 4, addressed in Wolf-Ferrari's hand to "Herrn Bruno von Niessen" at the Reichstheaterkammer in B...

Two items: a glossy 8 x 10 photo of Blake seated at the piano, signed in blue felt tip, "Eubie Blake"; and a Eubie Blake featuring Ivan Ha...

Two items: an ALS, one page, 8.5 x 11, Eubie Blake Music letterhead, October 15, 1974, addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Ken Browne, in part: "I am ver...

Signed book: Big Bill Blues: William Broonzy's Story. First edition. London: Cassell & Company, 1955. Hardcover, 5.25 x 8.75, 139 pages. Sig...

Two items: a glossy 9.75 x 8 half-length photo of Carmichael smiling and pointing at a newspaper column, signed in red felt tip, "Sincerely, Ho...

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo of Desmond as the saxophonist for the Dave Brubeck Quartet, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint. In fine cond

Vintage matte-finish 10 x 7.75 photo of Gershwin working on a score with a cigar clenched between his teeth, signed and inscribed in black ink, &quo...

Fantastic vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Getz posing with his tenor saxophone, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, "To Linda, Best Wishes, ...

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Handy in a suit and tie, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Browne, W. C. Handy, 1-27...

Limited edition color 23 x 17.5 artistic print of nine legends of jazz music, numbered 139/486, signed in the lower border in pencil by Doc Cheatham,

Nice grouping of three photos signed by jazzmen: a vintage glossy 8 x 10 close-up portrait of Cab Calloway, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, &q...

Personal check, 8.25 x 3, filled out and signed by Kern, "Jerome D. Kern," made payable for $333.33, April 10, 1939. In fine condition.

Limited edition color 19.25 x 16.25 lithograph of an oil painting by C. Michael Dudash depicting B. B. King playing his beloved Lucille guitar, number

Color 17.5 x 23.5 promotional poster for the grand opening of the B. B. King Dance & Nite Club at Foxwoods Casino on January 11, 2002, signed in...

Glossy 10 x 8 composite photo honoring the recipients of the 1987 Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, signed in blue felt tip by B. B. King, Fats Domin

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 Warner Bros. publicity photo of Liberace posing beside his piano, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, "For the Ken Br...

Six signatures by figures associated with jazz, blues, and American standards, including: Fats Domino, Glenn Miller (pencil), Dave Brubeck, Duke Ellin

Ballpoint signature, "Edith Piaf,” on a pink-and-white 3.25 x 1.75 souvenir record sticker from "Le Nouvel Olympia Panoramique…votre Music...

Glossy 8 x 9.75 Regency Artists publicity photo of the lovely jazz singer with her hands clasped, signed in black felt tip, "All the best, Sara...

Three items: a glossy 5 x 7 portrait of the great modern composer, signed in black felt tip; and two black felt tip signatures, "John Williams,...

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo of Wright as the bassist for the Dave Brubeck Quartet, signed and inscribed in fountain pen "To Martin, E...

Appealing vintage glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo of Baez for M. A. Greenhill/Folklore Productions, neatly signed in blue ballpoint. In fine condition,

Bold vintage ballpoint signature, "Love & faith & peanuts, Tim Buckley,” on a peach 5.25 x 3.25 album page. In very fine condition.

Unsigned handwritten Bible study assignment filled out by Johnny Cash, five pages, 8.5 x 11, no date. The first page headed "Gospels II—Christ ...

Self-titled album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Layne Staley, Jerry Cantrell, Sean Kinney, and Mike Inez; Staley evidently sketches a

Scarce and highly sought-after vintage ballpoint signature, "To Bill, Duane Allman,” on an off-white 3.25 x 2.5 card, handsomely matted and fra...

Color 24 x 18 poster showing Roger Dean's artwork for the front cover of Asia's 1982 self-titled debut album, signed in the lower border in ...

Capitol Records promo program for the Beach Boys, 16 pages, 9 x 12, signed on the front cover in ballpoint by Mike Love, Al Jardine, and Dennis Wilson

Three items: a first edition of Wouldn't It Be Nice, hardcover with dust jacket, signed on the half-title page in black felt tip by Brian Wilson...

Rare, Precious & Beautiful album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb. In very good to fine condition, w...

Program for "The Biggest Show of Stars for '57," 24 pages, 9 x 12, signed and inscribed inside in blue ballpoint by Chuck Berry, Riple...

Brad Delp's collection of 21 audio cassette tapes, most marked in Delp's own hand on the spine or label, featuring songs from Boston, RTZ, s...

Heathen album signed on the front cover in black felt tip by David Bowie, who adds "2002." In fine condition. The record is included. Acco...

Very desirable color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Bowie on stage as his alter ego Ziggy Stardust, a fictional androgynous bisexual rock star who acts as a m

Vintage ballpoint signature by Bowie early in his career as a member of the Manish Boys, "To Edna, Best Wishes, David Jones,” on a beige 4.5 x ...

20th anniversary special issue of Rolling Stone magazine from April 23, 1987, No. 498, with front cover featuring a handsome image of David Bowie abov

Color satin-finish 11 x 14 photo of The Cars standing against a pink background, signed in blue felt tip by Ric Ocasek, Elliot Easton, David Robinson,

Attractive pair of glossy and satin-finish contact sheets, both 10 x 8, both containing images of the Doors during a 1967 photo shoot organized by Glo