RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts

Russian composer (1904–1987) who helped to set up the Union of Soviet Composers in Moscow and remained one of its leading figures. Felt tip signature

Unique pair of different candid glossy 3.5 x 2.25 photos of the conductor walking through the city, each signed in blue ballpoint. In overall fine con

Scarce unsigned handwritten musical quotation on an off-white 6.5 x 2.25 slip affixed to a slightly larger card. MacDowell pens five measures of music

Prolific Bohemian-Czech composer (1890–1959) of modern classical music. ALS signed “B. Martinu,” one page, 5.75 x 9, October 6, 1945. Letter to “Mr. R

Russian violin virtuoso (1908–1974). Russian release of Brahm's Violin Concerto in D major op. 77, performed by Igor Oistrakh and conducted by h...

Belgian pianist (1811–1875) considered one of the finest of her time who was once engaged to Hector Berlioz. Untranslated ALS in French, signed “M. Pl

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

ALS in Italian, signed “G. Puccini,” one page, 6 x 9.75, May 12, 1891. Untranslated letter written before the performance of his opera Edgar in Lucca,

Ink signature, “G. Puccini,” on an off-white 4.5 x 1.75 slip. Light soiling and a couple pinholes affecting the signature (one to the last letter and

Highly influential French composer (1875–1937) who remains unsurpassed in his imaginative use of instrumental color in his operas, brilliantly scored

Important Italian composer (1792–1868) who became one of the seminal figures in the history of opera with such repertoire staples as The Barber of Sev

Important Italian composer (1792–1868) who became one of the seminal figures in the history of opera with such repertoire staples as The Barber of Sev

Venetian composer and conductor (1750–1825). As the Austrian imperial Kapellmeister from 1788 to 1824, he was one of the most important and famous mus

Austrian-born composer (1874–1951) whose development of the twelve-tone system proved to be one of the most far-reaching innovations in the history of

TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, The Drake letterhead, February 20, 1967. Letter to Alan Kusler of the Rochester Civic Music Association. In part: “I think

Soviet composer (1906–1975) whose fifteen symphonies occupy a place of central performance in the orchestral literature of the twentieth century. Scar

Six short strands of Schubert’s hair, presented in a handsome display featuring a portrait and engraved plaque detailing the provenance, in part: “A l

Cardstock 5.25 x 3.25 photo showing Sousa and his band in Europe, signed in the lower border in pencil, “John Philip Sousa, 1907.” Double-matted and f

Rare 7 x 9.75 imperial cabinet photo of Verdi in a bust-length pose, signed in black ink, “G. Verdi, Montecatini, 1 Agosto 1898.” Published by Pietro

Viennese composer (1870–1954) of operettas, film scores, and cabaret songs. Neatly penned AMQS on an off-white 7 x 4.75 album page, signed and inscrib

Gifted German operatic tenor (1930–1966) who died from a fall at the age of 36. Vintage glossy 4 x 5.75 head-and-shoulders photo, signed in fountain p

Collection of four items, each signed by one or more members of the band, including: a scarce The Allman Bros. Band business check, 8 x 3, filled out

Bold vintage ink signatures of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr on an off-white 6 x 2 card, with a collector’s notation b

Vintage ballpoint signatures of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr on an off-white 5 x 4 sheet of folded business letterhea

Desirably early and uninscribed vintage ballpoint signatures, “Beatles, Paul McCartney xxx,” “John Lennon xxx,” “George Harrison,” and “Ringo Starr, x

Parlophone promo card of the Beatles from March of 1963, 5.75 x 3.5, featuring a charming image of the band in matching suits, signed and inscribed on

Scarce unsigned pass to the filming of a special edition of the BBC television show Juke Box Jury at the Empire Theatre on December 7, 1963, 5.75 x 4,

Exceedingly rare full unused concert ticket for the last show the Beatles ever played in London, 4 x 2.5, held at the Astoria Cinema at Finsbury Park

Collection of three tickets to Beatles appearances, including: a ticket for their show at the Public Hall in Preston on September 13, 1963; a full unu

Rare special pass for an official Beatles “Southern Area Fan Club” event, 8 x 5, held at the Wimbledon Palais Ballroom on December 14, 1963. In very g

Postcard depicting a British Overseas Airways Corporation Rolls-Royce 707 Jetliner, 5.5 x 3.5, signed on the reverse in blue ballpoint by John Lennon,

Scarce ALS signed “George Harrison,” one page on a 5.5 x 3.5 postcard depicting a crock of Boston baked beans against the great city’s skyline, postma

Vintage ballpoint signatures, “George Harrison” and “Pattie Harrison,” on an off-white 4.75 x 3 card bearing an affixed magazine photo of George. In v

Rare original unsigned ink sketch by Lennon on an off-white 10 x 7 sheet, showing a long line of about twenty different characters, including a naked

Prominent circa 1976 ballpoint signature, “John Lennon,” on an off-white 5.75 x 4 slip. In fine condition, with a fold across the bottom edge, trivial

Signed book: Grapefruit. Second edition. NY: Simon & Schuster, 1970. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.75 x 5.5. Signed and inscribed in black felt ...

TLS signed “Yoko Ono” with a postscript signed “John Lennon,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Capitol Records letterhead, March 9, 1973. Letter to WBRU radio disc

Black t-shirt featuring the Let It Be album cover on the front and text on the back, size medium, signed on the back in silver ink. In fine condition.

ALS entirely in McCartney’s hand, signed on behalf of himself and his wife, “Paul (& Lin) McCartney,” one page, 8.25 x 11.5, illustrated pig let...

The Space Within Us DVD signed on the outer cardstock sleeve in black felt tip, “Paul McCartney,” and in silver ink, “Paul.” In fine condition. The DV

Ballpoint signatures and inscription, “To Carol, all the best, from Paul McCartney, and” and “Linda McCartney,” on an off-white 6 x 4 card. In very go

Self-titled album signed on the back cover in black ballpoint by Eric Clapton (with an uncommon full signature), in black felt tip by Ginger Baker and

Four signed photos: satin-finish 11 x 14 photo of Paul Simonon, signed in silver ink; glossy 8 x 12 photos of Mick Jones and Topper Headon, each signe

Crisp black felt tip signatures of Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce, and Ginger Baker on a white 6 x 4 card. Card bears a collector’s notation at the top. In

Personal check, 6.5 x 2.75, filled out in another hand and signed by Gershwin, payable to The Greeneville Farm for $17.62, December 23, 1935. Nicely d

Rare Jerry Garcia Band Home Account check, 8.25 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Garcia, payable to Archbold Insurance for $541, March 7,

Choice ballpoint signature, “Be Groovy, Jimi Hendrix,” on an off-white 3.75 x 2 slip. Double-matted with a photo of Hendrix with his guitar on fire to

Vintage felt tip signatures of Jimi Hendrix, Mitch Mitchell, and Buddy Miles, all signing with first names only, on an off-white 8 x 5.5 card bearing

Rare tri-fold 1976 Led Zeppelin press release from their Swan Song record label, 8.25 x 11.75, signed on the front beneath an image of the group in bl

Color satin-finish 11 x 14 photo of Jackson on stage, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity f