RR Auction: January Rare Manuscript, Document, and Autograph Auction

AMQS on an off-white 5.25 x 3.5 card. Kreisler pens three bars from Brahms’ Violin Concerto, signing underneath, “Fritz Kreisler, 19 marz 1911.” In fi

French composer (1823–1892). AMQS on both sides of a 10.25 x 6.5 gold-bordered musically-lined sheet. Lalo pens 53 bars of music and lyrics to an unid

Vintage 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo, signed in the lower border in fountain pen and dated 1933. In fine condition, with light mounting remnants to revers

Italian composer (1857–1919) best known for his operas, particularly the beloved repertoire staple ‘Pagliacci’ (1892). ALS in Italian, signed “R. Leon

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

AMQS on an off-white 3.25 x 2.25 card. MacDowell pens two detailed bars from ‘From a Log Cabin,’ from ‘Opus 62,’ signed at the bottom, “Edward MacDowe

Dutch conductor (1871–1951) highly regarded for his interpretations of Bach and the late Romantic repertoire. The extent of his cooperation with the N

Exquisite vintage glossy 4.5 x 7 photo of Menuhin with his violin, signed and inscribed in the lower border in fountain pen, “To Mr. Al Jonas, best wi

Ink and ballpoint signatures on individual off-white cards, 3 x 2 and 5 x 3, of 11 great musicians and composers. Signers are: Arturo Toscanini, Irvin

Important Danish composer (1865–1931) best known for his six grandly scaled symphonies, a number of which bear such evocative subtitles as ‘The Expans

Irish-American stage actor, songwriter, and singer (1858–1932) best known for penning the lyrics to ‘When Irish Eyes Are Smiling.’ He was posthumously

English musician (1781–1861) who was a composer of popular sacred music. Excellent AMQS on an off-white 11.25 x 4.5 sheet. Titled at the top by Novell

Renowned French composer (1899–1963) best known for his colorful, energetic keyboard works, art songs and choral music, and the operatic staple Dialog

Vintage ink signature, “Sergei Rachmaninoff,” on an off-white 3.25 x 2.5 card with a clipped February 5, 1927, Chicago, Illinois, postmark affixed to

ALS in French, signed across two pages “C. Saint-Saens,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.75 x 6.75, Monte Carlo, January 30, 1903. In full (tra

ALS in German, signed “Schumann-Heink,” one page both sides, 8.25 x 10, Waldorf-Astoria letterhead, New York, December 4, 1911. Letter to a gentleman.

French composer (1870–1958). AMQS on the reverse of a 6.75 x 3.25 printed French menu. Schmitt pens five bars of music, identified by Schmitt, “Quinte

ALS in French, signed “C. St. S,” one page, 4.5 x 7, St. Germain-en-Laye, July 17, 1900. Cryptic letter in French. In full (translated): “It is agreed

German composer and teacher of music (1847–1917). Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite photo of Scharwenka by Vassel of Berlin, signed and inscribed on th

Ink signature, “John Philip Sousa, 1903” on an off-white 3.75 x 2 card. A few spots of soiling, and pencil matting guides and mounting remnants to the

AMQS, signed “John Philip Sousa, 1912,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2.25 card. Sousa pens three bars from “The Federal,” which he titles below. Light overal

AMQS on an off-white 8.5 x 4.5 musically-lined sheet. Strauss pens two bars of music and lyrics to an unidentified work, and signs in the lower right,

Original vintage ink portrait of Verdi, 7 x 9.25, done by Savonglin, and signed by the artist and dated July 14, 1885; also signed and inscribed, in I

Maclen (Music) LTD business check, 7.5 x 3.25, filled out in another hand and signed by John Lennon, payable to Pelling and Voss Limited for £1...

Ballpoint signature and inscription, “To Jeff, Cheers! Paul McCartney,” and “To Jeff, Best wishes, Ringo Starr,” on individual off-white slips; and a

Vintage ballpoint signatures, “Best wishes from George Harrison,” “Paul McCartney,” “John Lennon,” and “Ringo Starr,” on a light blue 5 x 3.75 album p

Vintage ballpoint signature, “George Harrison,” “Ringo Starr,” and “John Lennon,” on the reverse of an off-white 4.5 x 3 Floral Restaurant business ca

Vintage 5.5 x 4.25 official 1963 Beatles fan club photo, featuring an image by Dezo Hoffman, signed in green ballpoint, “John Lennon,” and in blue fel

Felt tip signature, “John Lennon,” on a green 5 x 3 album page. In very good to fine condition, with toned adhesive remnants to the lower right and mo

Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band album signed on the front cover in black felt tip by McCartney. Scattered light wear and foxing to covers and ga

Wings Across America album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip. In very good condition, with moderate ‘ring of wear’ to cover, some light surfa

Revolver album signed on the front cover in black felt tip by McCartney. In very good condition, with mild scattered toning and soiling, complete sepa

Original boxing program from the European Light-Heavyweight Championship match between John Conteh and Tom Bogs, held at Empire Pool, Wembly, on March

John Lennon’s maternal aunt and guardian. ALS signed “Mary E. Smith,” one page, 7 x 9, July 15, 1966. Short letter to her accountants. In full: “Thank

Original The Beatles Monthly Book No. 4, November 1963, 6 x 8.25, 26 pages. Signed inside in blue ballpoint, “Ringo Starr,” on his full page image, si

Program from the Silver Jubilee Testimonial for Irving Berlin, January 20, 1936, 8.25 x 10.5, signed and inscribed on the cover in fountain pen, “To S

Vintage souvenir book from “Irving Berlin’s All Soldier Show ‘This Is the Army,’” 9 x 12, signed inside vertically in fountain pen on Berlin’s full pa

DS, one page, 8 x 13, January 30, 1969. Agreement for Broughton to play two 45-minute shows at the Magic Village for a salary of £50.0.0. Signe...

Uncommon AMQS on a light blue 5.5 x 3.75 sheet. Duke pens two bars of music from ‘April In Paris,’ signed underneath, “Sincerely, Vernon Duke.” In fin

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 Rush Studio portrait, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To George & Catherine: Two wonderful people to know. Thanks fo...

Vintage glossy 10 x 8 promotional photo of Ellington tickling the ivories, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To ‘Mush’ Best wishes, Duke Ellington

Rare unsigned handwritten lyrics to an apparently unpublished song entitled ‘Dance,’ on both sides of an 8.5 x 11 sheet. Franklin writes the title at

Vintage fountain pen signature, “George Gershwin, Chicago, 1933,” on an off-white 4.5 x 3 custom-made collector’s card with a clipped June 17, 1933, C

Songwriter, composer, and actor (1920–2001) known primarily for his work on Broadway. Facsimile manuscript sheet music for ‘The Words Unspoken,’ 9.5 x

DS, one page, 8 x 13, November 4, 1968. Agreement for Harper to play one 60-minute show at the Magic Village for a salary of £80.0.0. Signed tw...

Vintage glossy 6.75 x 9.5 photo of Redding holding a bottle of beer, taken in Sweden in the late 1960s, signed vertically in black felt tip, “Love, No

DS, signed “Jerome D. Kern,” one page, 8.5 x 10, October 2, 1944. Kern assigns the copyrights of eight works from his musicals with P. G. Wodehouse to

Prolific American composer (1894–1969) of such popular songs as ‘On the Sunny Side of the Street’ and ‘I’m in the Mood for Love.’ AMQS on a 3.5 x 2 of

Vintage ballpoint signature and inscription, “To Anne, Love, Roy Orbison,” on a light green 4 x 5 album page. A diagonal crease passing through signat

DS, one page, 8.25 x 11, June 8, 1945. Music library release granting C. P. MacGregor to use ‘Short Circuit’ by the Les Paul Trio. Signed at the concl

Large and clear vintage ballpoint signature, “Elvis Presley,” on an off-white card. Suede-matted and framed with a photo of Elvis playing a piano to a

Box set entitled The Complete Works, 12.5 x 12.5, featuring 14 albums that consist of the band’s original studio albums, live album, and non-album tra

News of the World tour program, 12 x 12, signed on the front cover in blue and black ballpoint by Freddie Mercury, Brian May, and John Deacon. Light h

Two items: a vintage glossy 5 x 7 head-and-shoulders photo of Hammerstein, signed in the lower border in blue ballpoint; and a vintage ink signature,

Scarce original first printing 1974 Queen II promo poster, 20 x 24, signed in green felt tip by Freddie Mercury and black felt tip by Brian May (who i

Vintage ballpoint signatures of Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Brian Jones, Bill Wyman, and Charlie Watts on an off-white 5.25 x 3.5 sheet taped by its

Vintage ballpoint signatures of Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and Bill Wyman on individual 4.75 x 3.75 colored album pages, with collector’s pencil not

Vintage ink and ballpoint signatures of Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Bill Wyman, Charlie Watts, and Brian Jones on two 5.75 x 4 light green album page

Glossy 7.5 x 9.75 publicity photo of Jagger, signed in black felt tip. Beautifully double-matted with the Rolling Stones’ Steel Wheels album to an ove

Color 31 x 19.5 print of their Tattoo You album artwork, signed in the lower border in red felt tip by Mick Jagger, and in black felt tip by Keith Ric

AMQS on the front cover of a Playbill from the Booth Theatre’s production of Sunday in the Park with George. Sondheim pens three bars of music and lyr

Standard-size violin, signed on the body in black felt tip by Jose Carreras, Placido Domingo, and Luciano Pavarotti. In fine condition, with one strin

Vintage ballpoint signature, “Regard, Gene Vincent,” on an off-white 3.75 x 3 card. Trimmed edges and clipped corners, slightly affecting the sentimen

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 group photo, signed in person in blue felt tip by Morten Harket, Magne Furuholmen, and Pal Waaktaar. In fine condition. Orig

Color glossy 14 x 11 photo of the band on stage, signed in felt tip and ink by Brian Johnson, Angus Young, Malcolm Young, Phil Rudd, and Cliff William

Color glossy 10 x 8 publicity photo for Nine Lives, signed in black felt tip by Steven Tyler, Tom Hamilton, Brad Whitford, Joe Perry, and Joey Kramer.

Color glossy 10 x 8 photo of Ant performing, signed in person in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with a horizontal crease to right edge. Originally

Distinguished American composer (1905–1986) best known for his songs for the film The Wizard of Oz. Glossy 10 x 8 photo of a pensive Arlen, signed in

Vintage pearl-finish 8 x 10 photo, signed and inscribed in green fountain pen to trombone great Dicky Wells, “Best wishes to Dicky Wells, a Marvelous

Great 7.5 x 8 program photo of Armstrong holding a suitcase, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “To Al Jonas, Louis Armstrong.” Light scattered b

Glossy 8 x 10 Polygram publicity photo, signed in person in blue felt tip by Siobhan Fahey, Sara Dallin, and Keren Woodward, all signing first name on

Color 8.5 x 11.75 program photo of Starr giving a peace sign, signed in silver ink, “Ringo.” Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 15 x 19. I

Color 11 x 8 laser print photo of the band in an animated state, signed in black felt tip, “Ringo.” In fine condition.

Color satin-finish 4 x 6 photo, signed in blue felt tip, “Ringo.” In very fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from noted Beatles e

Vintage matte-finish 6.75 x 7.5 photo of Blake and long-time collaborator Noble Sissle around a piano, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Corine

Glossy 10 x 8 group photo, signed in blue felt tip by Booker T, Steve Cropper, Willie Hall, and ‘Duck’ Dunn. In very fine condition.

Color semi-glossy 10 x 8 cardstock promotional photo featuring Bowie in The Man Who Fell to Earth, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with sl

Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of the Missing Persons singer in a revealing outfit, signed in black felt tip, “7-28-12, Love lots, MP, Dale Bozzio.” In fin

Belgian French-speaking author-composer (1929–1978), considered by many a poet as well, for the strong power of expression in his lyrics. Vintage glos

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Brown from early in his career, signed in blue felt tip, “Lots of luck from James Brown.” Photo also bears a pre-printed signat

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Brown posing with a young lady, signed and inscribed in black ballpoint “My best to Baby Girl, your too much,

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Burdon with the Animals, signed in person in the lower border in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with a light vertical crease

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Calloway in a white tie and tails, signed in person in blue felt tip, “Hi-de-ho Cab Calloway.” In fine condition. Originally ob

Glossy 10 x 8 composite photo, signed in black felt tip, “Gene Chandler, The Duke of Earl.” In fine condition.

Glossy 5 x 7 photo of Cohen performing on stage, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Cole and his Trio, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Nadine Jansen, Loads of luck always, Nat King Cole Trio.” D

Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Collins playing his guitar on stage, signed vertically in person in blue felt tip. In fine condition. Originally obtained

Color 7 x 5 program photo of the group, signed in blue ballpoint by Lionel Richie, Thomas McClary, Walter ‘Clyde’ Orange, William King, Ronald La Prea

Glossy 10 x 8 Asylum Records publicity photo, signed in person in blue felt tip. In very good condition, with scattered creases and surface marks. Ori

Vintage glossy 6 x 8 double weight deckle-edge photo, signed in blue ballpoint, “Good luck, Duane Eddy.” In fine condition, with a few scattered light

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Eno holding a cigarette, signed in person in blue felt tip. In fine condition. Originally obtained by in-person specialist Mike

Color glossy 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo, signed in silver ink. In very fine condition.

Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Ford holding a guitar, signed in person in blue felt tip, “Lita Ford ‘94.” In fine condition, with some light contrast to

Glossy 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo of a younger Gillespie, signed in blue felt tip, “Dizzy Gillespie ‘90.” In fine condition.

Semi-glossy 10 x 8 cardstock promotional photo, signed in blue felt tip by all four members. In fine condition, with a few surface bends and creases.

Glossy 10 x 8 Arista publicity photo, signed in person in blue felt tip by Darryl Hall and John Oates. In fine condition. Originally obtained by in-pe

Glossy 8 x 10 photo holding a pair of vibraphone sticks, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint “Good luck Fred, Lionel Hampton.” In fine condition.

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint “Joseph Shapiro, William C. Handy, 8-9-1954.” In very good condition, with scatter

Vintage glossy 10 x 8 photo of Handy with his family, signed in blue ballpoint, “W. C. Handy, 5/1/54.” Light scattered creases and cracks to the emuls

Color satin-finish 11 x 14 photo, signed in blue felt tip, “Love, Debbie Harry.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from