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

Handwritten lyrics to three songs, including one which appears to be an unpublished Parsons original work, on both sides of a 9.5 x 12.5 musically-lin

Black-bodied Fender Squier P-Bass electric guitar, signed on the body in silver ink by Nick Mason, adding “Dark Side of the Moon,” and Roger Waters, a

Lost Dogs album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Eddie Vedder, Mike McCready, Stone Gossard, Jeff Ament, and Matt Cameron. In fine condit

Black-bodied Laurel ‘stratocaster-style’ electric guitar, bearing the band’s name on the body, signed on the white pickguard in blue felt tip by Sting

Exceptional RCA Records souvenir photo album from 1970, twenty pages, 8.5 x 11, full of great images of Presley from throughout his career, signed thr

Choice ballpoint signature, “Yours, Elvis Presley,” on an off-white 4.25 x 7.5 datebook page, with a collector’s notation at the top reading: “In Beve

Desirable vintage 2.5 x 3.5 RCA Victor Recordings publicity card featuring a classic image of Elvis strumming his acoustic guitar, signed and inscribe

Highly desirable twice-signed vintage 7.75 x 10 program page featuring handsome photos of Elvis on both sides, removed from Presley’s 1957 Photo Folio

Complete Vision album signed on the front cover in red felt tip by Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor, and John Deacon. In fine condition. The r

Jazz guitarist and composer (1910–1953) who invented an entirely new style of jazz guitar technique, sometimes called 'hot' jazz guitar. Vin...

Vintage circa 1964 Decca Records promo card of the group, 5.5 x 4.25, signed in black ballpoint by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, and in red ballpoin

Goats Head Soup album signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts, Bill Wyman and Mick Taylor. In fine c

Vintage ballpoint signatures on two separate slips affixed to a pink 6.5 x 4.75 album page, one signed “Mick Jagger” and “Love, Keith Richards,” and t

Vintage circa 1960s ballpoint signature, “Mick Jagger,” on a pink 5 x 3 card. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tra

Great archive of correspondence from Seeger to a friend, comprised of four one-page ALSs, six brief ALSs on postcards, and three TLSs, dated from 1975

The Joshua Tree album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Bono, Edge, Adam , and Larry . In fine condition, with trivial ed

Color postcard for October, the second studio album from U2, 6.5 x 3.25, signed along the upper border in red and black ink, “Edge,” “Adam,” “Bono 82,

Soul to Soul album signed on the front in black felt tip by Stevie Ray Vaughn and signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint by Tommy Shannon, “To Josh, S

My Generation album signed on the reverse in blue ballpoint by Pete Townshend, Keith Moon, John Entwistle, and Roger Daltrey. In very good condition,

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 MGM Records publicity photo of Williams picking his guitar, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “Best of everything Beverly, H

Three items: ballpoint signatures of The Knickerbockers members Buddy Randell, Jimmy Walker, John Charles, and Beau Charles on a 7.25 x 3.5 off-white

Color 6 x 4.25 Highway to Hell postcard photo of AC/DC, signed in black felt tip, “Angus Young,” “Malcolm Young,” “Brian Johnson ACDC,” and “Cliff Wil

Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap album signed on the front cover in blue and black felt tip by Brian Johnson, Angus Young, Malcolm Young, Cliff Williams, a

Alpha album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by John Wetton, Geoff Downes, Steve Howe, and Carl Palmer. In fine condition, with scattered cr

Uncommon vintage ballpoint signatures of Pete Ham, Mike Gibbins, Joey Molland, and Tom Evans on an off-white 3.75 x 5.75 album page. In fine condition

TLS, one page, 8.5 x 7.25, New York Philharmonic letterhead, February 17, 1966. Letter to Evelyn Byrne, in full: “Your students’ question is difficult

Classic 7.25 x 5.75 magazine photo of Bon Jovi’s full original line-up, affixed to a slightly larger piece of cardstock, signed in black felt tip by J

The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars album signed in silver ink on the front cover by Bowie. Light edge wear and slight scatt

Self-titled album signed and inscribed on the inner sleeve in black ballpoint, “To Cindy, ‘Carpenters,’ Karen” and “Richard.” In fine condition. The r

Slowhand album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Clapton. In fine condition, with trivial adhesive remnants to upper left, and a pair of a

Ballpoint signature, “Sincere thanks, Patsy Cline,” on an off-white 5 x 4.5 album page bearing an affixed image and collector’s date notation of 1962.

Crisp ballpoint signature, “Thanks! Jim Croce,” on a yellow 5.5 x 4.75 sheet. In fine condition.

Personal check, 8.75 x 3.25, filled out in another hand and signed by Cohen, payable to John Lynch for $240, November 4, 1999. In fine condition, with

Pyromania album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Rick Savage, Phil Collen, Joe Elliot, Rick Allen, and Vivian Campbell. In fine condition

Hotel California album signed on the front cover in felt tip by Don Henley, Joe Walsh, Randy Meisner, and Glenn Frey. In fine condition, with mild con

Glossy 10 x 8 Atlantic publicity photo of Foreigner, signed in red ink by Mick Jones and Lou Gramm. In fine condition, with some light scattered soili

Vintage ballpoint signatures, “Best Wishes—Frankie Valli,” “Tommy DeVito,” “Bob Gaudio, Four Seasons,” and “Nick Massi,” on an off-white 3 x 4.75 slip

Self-titled album signed in blue felt tip by Phil Collins, Mike Rutherford, and Tony Banks. In fine condition, with a slight ‘ring of wear.’ The recor

Appetite for Destruction album flat, signed in silver ink by Slash, Izzy Stradlin, Duff McKagan, and Steven Adler. In very good condition, with scatte

Color 5 x 7.75 magazine ad for D’Addario, signed in blue felt tip by five band members, including the late Michael Hutchence. Accompanied by a certifi

Color 8 x 11.25 magazine photo of a young Bruce Dickinson, signed in black felt tip by Steve Harris, Nick McBrain, and Janick Gers, and in blue ballpo

Sanctuary album signed on the front cover in felt tip by J. Geils, Peter Wolf, Magic Dick, Dann Klein, Seth Justman, and Stephen Jo Bladd. In fine con

Thriller album, signed in blue felt tip on the front cover. Back cover bears a promotional stamp. In fine condition, with a bit of scattered light wea

Impressive assemblage of 17 ink and felt tip signatures on a color glossy 14 x 11 photo of a stylish painting depicting three horn players. Signers in

Kinks Greatest Hits album signed on the front cover in silver ink by Ray and Dave Davies. In fine condition, with a crease and small tear to upper rig

Love Gun album signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Ace Frehley, and Peter Criss. Scattered creasing and wear to

American musician and drummer born Paul Charles Caravello (1950–1991), who played with KISS under the stage name Eric Carr until his death at the age

Street Survivors album signed in blue felt tip on the front cover by Gary Rossington, Artimus Pyle, Bob Burns, Billy Powell, Leslie Hawkins, and Ricke

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Miller resting his trombone on his knee, signed in fountain pen, “Sincerely, Glenn Miller.” In fine condition, with a f

Glossy 10 x 8 Elektra promotional photo of Motley Crue, signed in orange ink by Tommy Lee, Vince Neil, Nikki Sixx, and Mick Mars. In fine condition. C