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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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767 - George MichaelRR Auction
Marvelous DS, one page, 11.75 x 16.5, circa late 1985. A copy of No. 1 magazine's 1985 reader's poll form, which Michael has playfully fille...
No Online Bidding For This LotEstimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
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768 - Jussi BjorlingRR Auction
Vintage matte-finish 5 x 7 portrait of the lauded opera singer, signed in fountain pen, "Jussi Bjorling, 1942." In fine condition, with li...
No Online Bidding For This LotEstimate : 400.00 - 600.00
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769 - Eugen d'AlbertRR Auction
Scottish-born German composer (1864-1932) of operas and much orchestral and piano music. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet portrait of Eugen d'Albert ...
No Online Bidding For This LotEstimate : 200.00 - 400.00
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770 - Franz LeharRR Auction
Vintage matte-finish 6.5 x 9 close-up photo of 'The Merry Widow' composer, affixed to the original 7.5 x 11.5 mount, signed on the mount in ...
No Online Bidding For This LotEstimate : 200.00 - 400.00
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771 - Franz LeharRR Auction
Matte-finish 4.75 x 6.75 photo of Lehar in a handsome suit and tie, neatly signed and inscribed in fountain pen in German, and dated May 21, 1935. In
No Online Bidding For This LotEstimate : 200.00 - 400.00
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772 - Luisa TetrazziniRR Auction
Immensely popular Italian operatic soprano (1871–1940) renowned for the acrobatic skill of her brilliant coloratura voice. Striking 3.5 x 5.5 postcard
No Online Bidding For This LotEstimate : 200.00 - 400.00
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773 - Henri VieuxtempsRR Auction
Belgian composer and violinist (1820–1881) considered an essential part of the Franco-Belgian violin school during the mid-19th century. AMQS on an of
No Online Bidding For This LotEstimate : 200.00 - 400.00
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774 - Chet BakerRR Auction
You Can't Go Home Again album signed and inscribed on the back cover in blue ballpoint, "Johnny, Hope you enjoy this, Chet Baker, 81."...
No Online Bidding For This LotEstimate : 200.00 - 400.00
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775 - Sidney BechetRR Auction
Vintage French program for the Bobino Music Hall from circa 1957, 5.25 x 7.25, signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint by Sidney Bechet and Andre
No Online Bidding For This LotEstimate : 200.00 - 400.00
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776 - Cab CallowayRR Auction
Vintage pearl-finish 8 x 10 studio portrait of Calloway as a budding bandleader by the DeBarron Studio of New York, signed and inscribed in fountain p
No Online Bidding For This LotEstimate : 200.00 - 400.00
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