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

Cartoonist and film producer (1887–1933) whose studio produced the Felix the Cat cartoons. Whether Sullivan or his top animator, Otto Messmer, origina

Limited edition hand-painted animation cel, entitled ‘Dancing on the Beach,’ #69/250, 13.5 x 10.25, featuring Popeye playing a guitar on the beach for

Original ink and pencil sketch of Luke, a hillbilly from Webb’s series for Esquire entitled The Mountain Boys, on an off-white 3 x 5 card, signed and

Limited edition hand-painted animation cel, entitled ‘Flexing for Betty,’ numbered AP 37/50 (from an edition of 500 plus 50 artist’s proofs), 13.75 x

Limited edition hand-painted animation cel, entitled ‘The Knockout,’ featuring Popeye knocking out Brutus in the ring, numbered AP 12/50, 13.75 x 11.7

English composer (1838–1896) who succeeded Charles Gounod as conductor of the Royal Albert Hall Choral Society. AMQS signed “Joseph Barnaby, 1893,” on

Vintage ballpoint signature, “Very cordially, Maria Meneghini Callas, 1958,” on an off-white 4.5 x 3 custom-made collector’s card. In fine condition,

Original signed ink profile self-portrait caricature on an off-white 5.25 x 7.75 album page, signed at the bottom, “Enrico Caruso, Ostende 1906.” In v

Vintage 3.25 x 5.25 postcard photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen in Italian. In very good to fine condition, with scattered silvering to darke

Rare AMQS on an off-white 4.5 x 3.75 album page within a larger autograph album. Copland pens two double bars of ‘Chanson Chinois,’ signing below, “Wi

Spanish violinist and composer (1844–1908). AMQS on an off-white 4.75 x 2.5 slip. Sarasate pens six measures of music, identifying the work at the top

Russian composer (1865–1936) known for his unique blending of classic Russian composition with European style. Uncommon ALS in German, signed “A. Glas

Gifted pianist and composer (1829–1869) who was one of the first figures in American music to attain an international reputation. His colorful keyboar

French composer of over thirty operas, best known for La Juive (1799–1862). Untranslated ALS in French, signed “F. Halevy,” one page, 5 x 8, July 1, n

Singing teacher and composer (1818–1896). Handwritten musical manuscript, on five sides of three adjoined musically-lined pages, 13 x 11, for part of

Handwritten musical manuscript for a work titled at the top by Herbert ‘A Wedding Procession,’ on three pages of two adjoined sheets of 10.25 x 13.5 m

AMQS on an off-white 4 x 2.5 card. Hoffmann pens a detailed bar from an unidentified work, noting at the top, “Vivace!,” and signing underneath, “Jose

Austrian composer (1794–1868) who was friends with both Beethoven and Schubert. Handwritten musical manuscript, six musically-lined pages, 13 x 10, ti

Austrian composer (1857–1941) best known for his operas and other vocal works. Sheet music for a song entitled “Der Kuss,” [The Kiss], 10.25 x 13.25,

Prominent Hungarian composer, educator, ethnomusicologist, linguist, author, and philosopher (1882–1967). FDC with a cachet honoring the United Nation