RR Auction: Marvels of Modern Music

Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Davis holding his trumpet, signed in person in blue felt tip. In fine condition. Originally obtained by in-person special

Glossy 8 x 10 close-up photo, signed in person vertically in blue felt tip. In fine condition. Originally obtained by in-person specialist Mike Wehrma

Scarce DS, three pages both sides, 8.5 x 11, November 18, 1960. Agreement between Cooke and the William Morris Agency in which he agrees to be represe

DS, signed “Charles Mingus, Jr.,” one page, 8.5 x 11, May 5, 1941. Document submitted to the board of directors of the Local 767 of the American Feder

Four DSs, totaling seven pages, 8.5 x 11, all dated 1976. Documents pertaining to meetings of the Rams Hall Corporation, each signed at the conclusion

Jazz flautist and important early practitioner of world music (1930–2003). DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, November 19, 1959. Standard American Federation of

Five items: Opportunity Blues album, signed in black felt tip by Floyd Dixon; Let Me Play With Your Poodle album, signed and inscribed on the reverse

Seven items: Watch Your Step album, signed and inscribed in black ink by Ted Hawkins; Lowell Fulson album, signed on the reverse in black ballpoint by

Original 1973 tour program from Davis’s tour, 8.5 x 11, signed vertically on the first page in blue ballpoint. In fine condition, with expected light

Original handbill for Armstrong’s engagement at the Liverpool Empire beginning on September 12, 1932, 5 x 7.5, featuring Armstrong, Esther Ralston, Le

Original program for the 1964 American Folk Blues Festival held in England, 11 x 10, signed on the inside back cover in blue ballpoint by Sonny Boy Wi

Vintage program from the 1961 “Music at Newport’ festival, 9 x 12, signed on the front cover in blue and black ballpoint by eight performers including

Original concert program from Basie’s 1957 UK tour, 8.25 x 10.5, 14 pages, with photos, articles, and song selections. Small pencil notation to one pa

R & B and rock singer (1935–1980) whose songs included ‘Bony Moronie,’ and ‘Shirt Fat Fannie.’ His songs were even covered by the Beatles and se...

Concert program for B. B. King with Johnny Winter at the Fillmore East, New York, on January 10–11, 1969, featuring biographies and images of both gui

Vintage fountain pen signature and inscription, “To David, Here tiz! Best wishes, Thomas ‘Fats’ Waller,” on an off-white album page, with a collector’

Total of 52 vintage fountain pen signatures from Ella Fitzgerald and the Chick Webb Band, the Lionel Hampton Orchestra, and the Gene Krupa Orchestra,

Three original circa 1960s glossy 8.25 x 6.25 photos taken by Peter Kaye of John Lee Hooker performing in the famous Cavern Club. All bear the photogr

Collection of eight unsigned vintage publicity photos, six 8 x 10 and two 10 x 8, for various blues and soul singers. Pictured are: James Brown, Clyde

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 MGM promotional photo for Guys and Dolls, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Dan—In appreciation for your admiration. Wit