RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts

Signed book: Lord John Signatures. Pre-production 'presentation' edition. Northridge, CA: Lord John Press, 1991. Hardcover, 11 x 7.5, 75 pag...

Educator and poet (1859–1929) best known for the lyrics to the iconic patriotic song ‘America the Beautiful.’ ALS, one page, 5.5 x 8.5, Wellesley Coll

Crisp ink signature, “Samuel Beckett, July 1987,” on a white 3.75 x 3 card. Stylishly double-matted and framed with a portrait of the celebrated novel

A collection of three items, all inscribed or written to Siegfried H. Kahn, a member of the Bohemian Club and famous host of musical parties in the 19

Two checks: a personal check, 8 x 3, filled out and signed by Burroughs, “E. R. Burroughs,” payable to McEldowney’s for $24.77, January 16, 1940; and

Spanish writer associated with the Generation of ’36 movement (1916–2002) who was awarded the 1989 Nobel Prize in Literature. Cardstock 4.25 x 6 head-

Pseudonym of the poet and translator Paul Antschel (1920–1970), one of the major German-language poets of the post-World War II era. Uncommon hand-add

Three Otsego County Bank checks, all filled out and signed by Cooper, “J. Fenimore Cooper,” all dated 1834. In very good condition, with irregular edg

Two letters: one ALS signed “Rich. H. Dana Jr.,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, October 14, 1852, in part: “I am much complimented by your propo

English author and playwright (1907-1989). Among the best-known film adaptations of her works were Rebecca and The Birds, both directed by Alfred Hitc

Signed book: A Masque of Reason. First edition, first printing. NY: Henry Holt and Company, 1945. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.75 x 8.5, 23 pages. Si

Color glossy 9.5 x 7 head-and-shoulders photo of Grass, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with some irregular ink adhesion to signature.

Pen name of Elizabeth Comber (1916–2012) who wrote novels set in Asia and autobiographical memoirs which covered the span of modern China, which gaine

Signed book: Prime Evil. First illustrated edition, limited issue of 1000, publisher’s copy. West Kingston: Donald M. Grant. Hardcover with slipcase,

Author, suffragette, dramatist, poet, and biographer (1819–1910), best remembered as the lyricist of ‘Battle Hymn of the Republic.’ Uncommon 4.25 x 6.

Ink signature, “Washington Irving, Sunnyside, Aug 19th 1854,” on an off-white 4 x 2.25 slip. In fine condition, with trivial brushing. Sunnyside was I

Austrian playwright and novelist (born 1946) who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2004. Color glossy 6 x 8.25 photo of Jelinek, signed in

Swedish writer (1858–1940) who in 1909 became the first woman to win the Nobel Prize for Literature. TLS in Italian, two pages, 8.25 x 11, March 3, 19

Writer (1895–1976) whose compilations and translations of classic Chinese texts into English were bestsellers in the West. ALS, one page, 6.5 x 7.25,

Two checks: a bank check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out and signed by London, payable to Belden & Hehir for $11.75, stamp-dated May 7, 1911; and a per...

American lyrical poet and playwright (1892–1950) and the first woman to receive the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry. Signed book: Fatal Interview. First edi

A satin-finish 5 x 7 head-and-shoulders photo of Miller, boldly signed in black ink and corner-mounted to an off-white 11.75 x 8.25 card bearing a han

Fountain pen signature, “Peggy Mitchell Marsh,” on an off-white 3.5 x .5 slip. Attractively double-matted and framed with a photo of Mitchell to an ov

Modernist writer (1903–1977) whose sexually explicit journals and correspondence with Henry Miller led to her popular resurgence in the 1970s as a fem

Signed book: Strange Interlude. Special limited edition, numbered 228/775. NY: Horace Liveright, 1928. Hardcover, 8 x 10.5, 297 pages. Crisply signed

French writer (1839–1907) who won the 1901 Nobel Prize in Literature. Untranslated ALS in French, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, October

Influential poet (1875–1926) who takes a place among the most highly regarded figures in early modern literature. Uncommon hand-addressed mailing enve

Celebrated English poet (1763–1855) who counted Wordsworth, Walter Scott, and Byron among his friends. ALS signed “S. Rogers,” one page, 3.75 x 4.5, n

DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, February 29, 1944. Agreement between Sandburg and MGM Pictures in which he agrees to an extended deadline to “complete and del

Austrian writer (1862–1931) best known for his sexually charged plays and stories. His 1926 novella Traumnovelle served as the basis for Eyes Wide Shu

Austrian writer (1862–1931) best known for his sexually charged plays and stories. His 1926 novella Traumnovelle served as the basis for Eyes Wide Shu

Signed book: Maggie Rose. Later printing. NY: Harper and Row, 1952. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.25 x 7.75. Signed and inscribed on the first free en

Two letters: a TLS signed “Booth Tarkington,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, Seawood letterhead, July 25, 1945. Letter to columnist Ralph Knight of the Saturd

German playwright (1864-1918) whose sexually explicit and socially critical works are widely considered important precursors to dramatic expressionism

Personal check, 8.5 x 3.5, filled out in type and signed by Williams, payable to Continental-American Travel Inc. for $3,851.30, August 10, 1978. In f

Signed book: I Rise in Flame, Cried the Phoenix. Limited edition, numbered 280/310. NY: New Directions Books, 1951. Hardcover, 8.25 x 11.5, 42 pages.

Two checks: a bank check, 6.75 x 2.75, filled out in another hand and signed by Bromfield, payable to Farmers Savings & Trust for $125, January ...

TLS signed “Plum,” one page, 6 x 7, personal letterhead, October 22, 1961. Letter to actress Maureen O’Sullivan, in part: “I had a very hectic birthda

Signed book: Andrew Wyeth: Dry Brush and Pencil Drawings. Later printing. Greenwich, CT: New York Graphic Society, 1969. Hardcover with dust jacket, 1

Two strands of Beethoven’s hair, each about two inches long when straightened, presented in an attractive display featuring a large portrait and engra

American clergyman (1835–1893) best known as the lyricist of the popular Christmas carol ‘O Little Town of Bethlehem.’ Lengthy AQS on an off-white 4.2

Handsome 3.25 x 5.25 postcard photo of Caruso seated in an armchair, signed in black ink, “Enrico Caruso, 1909.” In very good condition, with scattere

Postcard depicting Trader’s Bank in Toronto, 5.5 x 3.5, postmarked in May 1908, signed in the correspondence area in thick black ink, “Meilleur souven

A two-bar AMQS of a piece by Johann Sebastian Bach on an off-white 7.75 x 5.5 sheet, signed below and dated 1972; and a TLS, one page, personal letter

ALS in French, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 3.75 x 6, no date. Letter to a friend, in part (translated): “The Emperor of China seems to be playi

Esteemed Czech composer (1841–1904) of orchestral and chamber music, best known for his Symphony No. 9, ‘From the New World.’ Bold AMQS on an off-whit

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

Russian-born American pianist, conductor and composer (1878–1936) who married Clara Clemens, daughter of Samuel L. Clemens. Vintage matte-finish 7.25

Russian composer (1875–1956) who concentrated primarily on monumental operas, ballets, and cantatas. Uncommon matte-finish 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo, s

French composer (1818–1893) best remembered for his composition of ‘Ave Maria.' Uncommon single-sheet concert program, 5.25 x 8.25, signed and i...

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