RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts

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With an opening section chronicling the history of science and technology, this month’s RR Auction Fine Autograph and Artifact sale boasts over 800 extraordinary lots. Among the highlights offered are an Einstein autograph letter, lunar surface–flown items, a historic letter signed by King Henry VIII, and a vast selection of animation artwork. RR Auction is a globally recognized and trusted auction house specializing in rare and remarkable documents, manuscripts, autographs, and historical artifacts. Join us as we make history selling history in December 2016.
ALS - Autograph Letter Signed
ANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
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Johannes Brahms553 - Johannes Brahms
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ALS in German, signed “J. Br.,” one page on the reverse of a 5.5 x 3.25 postcard, no date but postmarked Wieden, September 2, 1889. Letter to his copy
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Estimate : 1,600.00 - 1,800.00
 
 
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Gilbert and Sullivan554 - Gilbert and Sullivan
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Two items: an ink signature, “With W. S. Gilbert’s compliments & thanks,” on a sheet of Grim’s Dyke letterhead, July 21, 1895; and an AQS from T...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Roy Harris555 - Roy Harris
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American composer (1898–1979) who wrote copiously on American subject and lore; his Symphony No. 3 joined the American repertoire during the same era
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Jan Kubelik556 - Jan Kubelik
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Enormously popular Czech-born violin virtuoso (1880–1940). Striking early 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of the young Kubelik, signed in black ink. Publishe
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Franz Lehar557 - Franz Lehar
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AMQS on an off-white 1.75 x 5.25 promotional card bearing a small image of Franz Lehar, signed and inscribed below in black ink, “To Mrs. Irene Hyde,
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Eugene Ormandy558 - Eugene Ormandy
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Vintage circa early 1960s glossy 9.25 x 7.25 photo of the Philadelphia Orchestra in its original 16 x 20 presentation mat, signed on the mat in ink by
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Arthur Sullivan559 - Arthur Sullivan
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English composer (1842–1900) best known for his operatic collaborations with W. S. Gilbert, including H.M.S. Pinafore, The Pirates of Penzance, and Th
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Giuseppe Verdi560 - Giuseppe Verdi
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ALS in Italian, signed “G. Verdi,” one page, 5 x 7.75, July 2, 1877. In full (translated): “I have received the Chianti and shall send you a money ord
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Richard Wagner561 - Richard Wagner
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ALS in French, one page, 5.25 x 8.25, June 27, 1849. Letter to Franz Liszt’s secretary Gaetano Belloni, in part (translated): "With all due app...
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Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,200.00
 
 
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Charlie Parker562 - Charlie Parker
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Vintage pencil signature, “Charlie Parker,” on an off-white 5.75 x 4.25 album page. Includes the original autograph album from late 1943, signed insid
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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