RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts

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With more than 1,000 lots, RR Auction’s May Fine Autographs and Artifacts auction features an impressive assortment of historic collectibles. This month includes a special Literature section, with rare and significant items such as an illustrated, autographed manuscript of Hermann Hesse’s "Piktor's Verwandlungen"; Anton Chekhov's “Stories and Tales,” inscribed; a handwritten quotation from Guo Moruo; and many more top authors like Joyce, Tolkien, Orwell, Sartre, Sendak and Whitman. The Music section features incredible original artwork by Frederic Chopin; a 350-page “Who’s Who in Rock & Roll,” signed by hundreds of the genre’s greatest musicians; and a fully signed Beatles autograph with additional, rare signature from Ray Charles. This catalog also includes items from US History, Space, Art, Entertainment and more. RR Auction is a globally recognized and trusted auction house specializing in historical autographs and artifacts. Join us as we make history selling history in May 2018.

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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Dmitri Shostakovich737 - Dmitri Shostakovich
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Soviet composer (1906–1975) whose fifteen symphonies occupy a place of central performance in the orchestral literature of the twentieth century. Hand
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
 
 
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Big Bill Broonzy738 - Big Bill Broonzy
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Vintage program for a recital by 'Big' Bill Broonzy at the London Jazz Club on September 22, 1951, 5 x 8, signed on the front in black ink. ...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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John Coltrane739 - John Coltrane
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Sought-after Giant Steps album signed on the back cover in black ballpoint by Coltrane. In fine condition, with a collector's date notation abov...
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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John Coltrane740 - John Coltrane
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Sought-after vintage ballpoint signature of the revolutionary jazz saxophonist, "John Coltrane,” on an off-white 3.75 x 1.75 slip, affixed to a...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Miles Davis741 - Miles Davis
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DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, August 30, 1967. Official letter from Dick Asher of CBS Records to Miles Davis, in part: "I understand from Clive Davis...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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George Gershwin742 - George Gershwin
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TLS, one page, 8.25 x 10.75, personal letterhead, April 12, 1934. Letter to Mrs. M. J. Golden, in part: "I very much appreciate your invitation...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Eric Dolphy743 - Eric Dolphy
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Innovative jazz alto saxophonist, flautist, and bass clarinetist (1928–1965) who died suddenly at the age of 36 from a diabetic coma. Uncommon vintage
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Billie Holiday744 - Billie Holiday
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Marvelous vintage glossy 8.25 x 10 publicity photo of Holiday in a radiant bare-shouldered pose, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, "For N...
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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Charlie Parker745 - Charlie Parker
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Attractive vintage fountain pen signature and inscription, "To Kayo, Sincerely, Charlie Parker,” on a pink 4.5 x 2.25 slip. In fine condition. ...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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Django Reinhardt746 - Django Reinhardt
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Jazz guitarist and composer (1910-1953) who invented an entirely new style of jazz guitar technique, sometimes called 'hot' jazz guitar. Vin...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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