RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts

Important Norwegian composer and pianist (1843–1907) whose works, often with a strong nationalistic flavor, include such repertory staples as the ‘Pia

Superlative collection of nine AMQSs on a single 7.5 x 9.25 off-white sheet, with each composer penning a few intricate bars of music and signing belo

American pianist (1922–1953) who was killed in a plane crash at the age of 31. Rare matte-finish 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo, signed in blue ink,

Matte-finish 3.5 x 5 postcard photo of a seated Lehar, signed in fountain pen. Nicely double-matted and framed to an overall size of 8 x 10. Silvering

Italian composer (1857–1919) best known for his operas, particularly the beloved repertoire staple ‘Pagliacci’ (1892). Choice AMQS on an off-white 7.2

Celebrated soprano (1820–1887), known as the ‘Swedish Nightingale,’ who, under the management of P. T. Barnum, became the most renowned and highly pai

Legendary mezzo-soprano (1808–1836) who was one of the most famous opera singers of the 19th century. She passed away at age 28 from injuries sustaine

Three TLSs, three pages, 8 x 10, dated from May 29, 1966, to June 20, 1966. Letters from Menuhin to Dr. Klaus Lemmer in Berlin, director of publisher

A 5.25 x 3.25 postcard photo of the composer in a bust-length pose, signed in Italian in ink (translated), “With the affectionate greetings of your fr

French composer (1898–1985) who studied under Vincent d'Indy. AMQS on an off-white 6 x 9.5 sheet, signed and inscribed in French at the conclusi...

Well-regarded Swedish operatic soprano (1843–1921) who possessed a brilliant bel canto technique and was considered one of the Victorian era's m...

Phenomenal handwritten musical manuscript, unsigned, one page both sides, 8.5 x 6.25, no date but circa 1773. A fragment from Mozart’s manuscript for

Two photos: a glossy 8 x 10 photo of Pavarotti performing, signed vertically in blue felt tip; and a color 8 x 10 cardstock publicity photo, signed in

Superlative matte-finish 3.25 x 5.25 postcard photo of Puccini in formal attire, boldly signed in black ink along the right side. In fine condition. A

Handwritten musical manuscript, unsigned, one page, 10.5 x 15, no date. Puccini pens four bars on the concluding page of a draft intended to be a solo

Stunning autograph musical manuscript signed “Maurice Ravel,” one page, 10.5 x 13.75, no date. Ravel pens the complete theme of his most famous work,

ALS in Cyrillic, signed “N. R. Korsakov,” one page, 5.25 x 8.25, Grand Hotel d’Orleans Saint-Germain letterhead, May 18, [1908]. Letter to musicologis

Pencil sketch of an orchestral performance drawn by an artist inside the back cover of a program for a performance by the Philadelphia Orchestra, four

German conductor, composer, and theatre director (1868–1933). Original 6.25 x 8.75 cabinet photo of an illustrated portrait of Schillings, signed and

Colorful French composer (1866–1925), who was one of the primary influences on the younger generation of avant-garde French composers in the early dec

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

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

TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, Hotel Alexandria letterhead, October 17, 1911. Letter expressing his favorite concert venues to perform, in full: "The...

Striking glossy 8 x 10 photo of Sousa in his band uniform, bedecked with regalia, signed vertically in ink, “John Philip Sousa, 1930.” Slight scattere

Influential English composer (1872–1958) of symphonies, chamber music, opera, choral music, and film scores. Scarce ALS signed “R. Vaughan Williams,”

Choice AMQS boldly penned on the reverse of his imprinted personal 4 x 2.75 calling card, signed below, “Johann Strauss.” Strauss pens four bars of mu

ALS in Russian, signed “P. Tchaikovsky,” one page, 4.5 x 6, March 27, 1891. Letter to Yekaterina Ivanovna Laroche. In full (translated): “Excuse my wr

Hand-addressed mailing envelope with Wagner’s initials blindstamped on the flap, 4.25 x 3, addressed by Wagner to “Herr A. Niemann” in Hannover. Postm

California Girls album signed on the front cover in blue and black felt tip by Brian Wilson, Carl Wilson, Al Jardine, and Bruce Johnston, who inscribe

Exceptionally rare 1963–1964 official Beatles fan club membership card, 4 x 2.5, filled out with the member’s name and signature, “Thomas D. Waddell,

Choice vintage ballpoint signatures, “John Lennon, xx,” “Paul McCartney, xxx,” “George Harrison,” and, “To Rosamund, love from the Beatles, Ringo Star

Ballpoint signature, “To Debbie, thanks, George Harrison,” on the reverse of a 5.5 x 3.5 postcard bearing a Boeing 747–100. In fine condition, with sl

Choice ink signature, “George Harrison,” on a white 5.75 x 4 album page bearing a collector’s date notation of July 15, 1989. In very fine condition.

Vintage circa 1963 glossy 6 x 7.75 photo of Harrison seated in a wooden chair taken by Astrid Kirchherr, signed on the reverse in red ballpoint, “Geor

Vintage circa 1967–1968 ballpoint signatures and inscription, “To Deborah, Paul McCartney” and “Jane Asher,” on a folding 2.5 x 4 card listing forthco

MPL Communications 4 x 6 postcard photo from 1982 showing McCartney wearing headphones, signed on the reverse in blue ballpoint, “Paul McCartney” and

Attractive ballpoint signature on a white 6 x 4 card, “All the best! Paul McCartney, 1990,” adding a smiley face doodle below. In fine condition.

Glossy 3.5 x 5.5 photo of Starr holding a photo of himself, signed in blue ballpoint. In fine condition.

Beautiful vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo by Fabry Studios of Nashville, signed in fountain pen, “Best Wishes To You, Patsy Cline, ‘Decca.’” In fine condi

4 Way Street album signed on the inside gatefold in ink and felt tip by Stephen Stills, David Crosby, Neil Young, and Graham Nash, who also signed aga

American blues musician, vocalist, and songwriter (1915–1992). Choice glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo of Dixon with his upright bass, signed and inscrib

Self-titled album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Mick Fleetwood, Stevie Nicks, Lindsey Buckingham, John McVie, and Christine McVie, ins

TLS, one page, 8.25 x 10.75, personal letterhead, June 10, 1936. A notarized letter submitted to US consulate in Rotterdam, vouching for the painter A

Signed book: George Gershwin’s Songbook. First edition, limited issue, numbered 47/300. NY: Random House, 1932. Hardcover, 9.75 x 13, 167 pages. Boldl

Deluxe limited edition Dead in a Deck Built to Last playing cards and cassette tape box set, signed on the front in black felt tip by Jerry Garcia, Mi

Desirable ballpoint signature, “Jimi Hendrix,” on an off-white 6 x 4 album page with a collector’s notation along the top edge dating the signature to

The Song Remains the Same soundtrack album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, and John Paul Jones. Scattered ligh

Clipped ballpoint signatures of Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones, and a felt tip signature of Robert Plant contained within its original 5 x 3.75 autogr

One of the premier American folksingers (1888-1949), he spent years in and out of jail for murder and attempted murder, recorded ‘Goodnight, Irene,’ ‘

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