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Headquartered in Boston’s North End, RR Auction is a globally recognized and trusted source for rare documents, manuscripts, autographs, and historic artifacts. Since its inception in 1980, RR has achieved countless record-setting prices in over 425 successful sales, including Truman Capote’s hand-notated manuscript for Breakfast at Tiffany’s for over $300,000, President Kennedy’s 1963 convertible for $318,000, and a pair of Bonnie and Clyde’s guns for over $500,000. Internationally known and frequently featured in all media outlets—with appearances on NBC’s Today Show, CBS This Morning, Fox News, the New York Times Sunday Magazine, and the London Times—RR Auction prides itself on selling authentic material, thoroughly examined by in-house experts and third-party authenticators, to uphold the guarantee of authenticity. With a stunning full-color print catalog and a massive online presence, RR Auction’s nearly four decades of business continue to grow, achieving record prices for clients around the world.
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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Stevie Ray Vaughan: Texas Flood870Stevie Ray Vaughan: Texas Flood
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RIAA ‘R’ Hologram platinum sales award presented to Epic Records “to commemorate the sale of more than 1,000,000 copies of the Epic Records album, cas
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
1990s Musicians: Cranberries, Alanis Morissette, and Cher8711990s Musicians: Cranberries, Alanis Morissette, and Cher
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Four American and British sales awards: an ‘R hologram’ RIAA sales award presented to Scott Wright for the Cranberries album Everybody Else Is Doing I
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Fleetwood Mac: Go Your Own Way872Fleetwood Mac: Go Your Own Way
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Grammy nomination plaque, 8.5 x 10.75, presented to Fleetwood Mac arranger by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences “for the Best Arrang
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Billy Preston: Outa–Space873Billy Preston: Outa–Space
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Grammy nomination plaque, 8.5 x 10.75, presented to Billy Preston and Joe Greene by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences “for the Best
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Dionne Warwick: I’ll Never Love This Way Again874Dionne Warwick: I’ll Never Love This Way Again
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Grammy nomination plaque, 8.5 x 10.75, presented to Warwick by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences “for the Best Pop Vocal Performance
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Peter Frampton: 1976 Grammy Nomination875Peter Frampton: 1976 Grammy Nomination
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TLS, one page, to Frampton, bearing a printed signature of National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences president Jay L. Cooper, dated March 19...
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Bell Biv Devoe: Poison876Bell Biv Devoe: Poison
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BMI Citation of Achievement, 10 x 20, presented to Hip City Music, Inc. For the song ‘Poison,’ signed at the conclusion by the BMI president. In fine
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
The Clash880The Clash
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Off-white Fender Telecaster electric guitar, serial no. MN9368166, signed and inscribed on the body in black felt tip to manager and long-time friend
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
The Clash881The Clash
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Oversized photo print of an image of the Clash in London in 1977, taken by photographer Kate Simon, and signed in the lower border in black felt tip,
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
The Clash882The Clash
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Excellent oversized color glossy 19 x 12.75 Kate Simon photo of the band posing against a wall, with Joe Strummer passing Mick Jones what appears to b
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
The Clash: Paul Simonon883The Clash: Paul Simonon
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Very nice silver gelatin print photo of Paul Simonon looking out the window of his bus in 1979, originally taken by Bob Gruen, and signed in the lower
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
The Clash: Joe Strummer884The Clash: Joe Strummer
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Limited edition silver gelatin print of Strummer having a cigarette and a beer, originally taken by Bonnie Perkinson, 23 x 19.5, numbered 1/30, signed
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
The Clash: Joe Strummer885The Clash: Joe Strummer
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Great silver gelatin print of a Kate Simon photo of the Clash on stage in Chicago in 1978, 19 x 13.5, signed in the lower border in black felt tip, “T
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
The Clash: Paul Simonon886The Clash: Paul Simonon
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Original hand-painted promotional poster, done in an unknown hand, for the Clash’s September 26, 1979, appearance originally slated for the Internatio
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
The Clash887The Clash
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Color limited edition hand-stencilled print celebrating London Calling, 22 x 23, 9/50, signed in the lower border in pencil by the artist, “Hugh Tisda
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
The Clash888The Clash
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CBS Records 45 rpm record sleeve for ‘The Cost of Living,’ signed on the front cover in purple felt tip by Joe Strummer and on the back cover by Mick
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Richard Duardo: Punk Rock889Richard Duardo: Punk Rock
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Master silkscreen designer and artist, sometimes referred to as the ‘Warhol of the West.’ Huge color artists proof silk screen by Richard Duardo, 37 x
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
New York Dolls890New York Dolls
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Color glossy 16.25 x 13 Bob Gruen photo of the New York Dolls performing on The Real Don Steele Show in Los Angeles, California, on September 8, 1973,
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Joey Ramone891Joey Ramone
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Joey Ramone’s personally-owned and -worn Fizzy jeans. Dark denim Fizzy jeans by Cykxtees, size 14, have zip-up leather cuffs, and a rip to both knees.
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Johnny Ramone892Johnny Ramone
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Off-white Mark-2 Johnny Ramone signature model electric guitar, signed and inscribed on the body in black felt tip to his friend, long time entertainm
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Dee Dee Ramone893Dee Dee Ramone
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Dee Dee Ramone’s personally-owned and stage-worn sunglasses. Wire framed black tinted glasses have Art Craft USA stamped on the inside of both temples
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Dee Dee Ramone894Dee Dee Ramone
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Original and unpublished handwritten lyrics by Ramone on two off-white 8 x 12.5 lightly-lined sheet. The untitled lyrics read in part (with grammar an
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Dee Dee Ramone895Dee Dee Ramone
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Dee Dee’s personally-owned Ramones ‘private party’ mirror. Mirror measures 12 x 12 and features a printed image of their first album cover. In fine co
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Joey and Dee Dee Ramone896Joey and Dee Dee Ramone
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Unpublished color vintage satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Joey and Dee Dee Ramone on stage at Randy‘s Rodeo in Texas in 1977 taken by Lindell Tate, signe
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Dee Dee Ramone897Dee Dee Ramone
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Unpublished color vintage satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Dee Dee on stage at Randy’s Rodeo in Texas in 1977 taken by Lindell Tate, with Joey Ramone sing
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
The Ramones899The Ramones
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Leaving Home album signed and inscribed on the back cover, “To Lance, Don’t punk out!! Joey Ramone,” “Johnny Ramone,” “Dee Dee Ramone,” and “Tommy Ram
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
The Ramones900The Ramones
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End of the Century album signed on the front cover in felt tip and ballpoint by Joey, Dee Dee, Johnny, and Marky Ramone. In fine condition, with a few
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
The Ramones901The Ramones
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Flyer for a Meet the Ramones End of the Century Party and autograph session, 11 x 8.5, April 7, 1980. Signed in black felt tip by Johnny Ramone, Marky
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
The Ramones902The Ramones
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Scarce unpublished color vintage satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of the Ramones backstage at Randy’s Rodeo in Texas in 1977 taken by Lindell Tate, signed in
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
The Ramones903The Ramones
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Unpublished color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of the Ramones at Randy’s Rodeo in Texas in 1978 taken by Lindell Tate, signed in blue felt tip by Joey, J
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
The Ramones904The Ramones
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Unpublished color vintage satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of the Ramones posing in front of the stage at Randy’s Rodeo in Texas in 1977 taken by Lindell Tat
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
The Ramones905The Ramones
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Two unpublished color satin-finish photos of original members on stage at Randy’s Rodeo in Texas in 1977, an 8 x 10 of Tommy Ramone behind his drum ki
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
The Ramones906The Ramones
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Fabulous and unpublished color vintage satin-finish 8 x 10 individual photos of the original Ramones members, all taken at Randy’s Rodeo in Texas in 1
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sex Pistols: Steve Jones907Sex Pistols: Steve Jones
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Large silver gelatin print of Jones seated in a leather chair, a dog at his feet, 19.5 x 26.5, signed in the lower border in pencil by the photographe
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sex Pistols: Johnny Rotten908Sex Pistols: Johnny Rotten
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Silver gelatin print Kate Simon photo of Johnny Rotten taking a swim in Jamaica in 1978, 12.5 x 17, signed in the lower border in black felt tip by th
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sex Pistols909Sex Pistols
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Original ticket for the Sex Pistols final UK gig at Ivanhoes in Huddersfield, on December 23, 1977, 4.25 x 3, signed in blue and black ink on one side
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
A-ha912A-ha
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Color glossy 10 x 8 photo of the band posing on a city street, signed in person in blue felt tip by Morten Harket, Magne Furuholmen, and Pal Waaktaar.
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Def Leppard913Def Leppard
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Color 45 rpm record sleeve for ‘Animal,’ signed on the front in blue felt tip by Phil Collen, Joe Elliott, Rick Savage, Rick Allen, and Steve Clark. A
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Guns N’ Roses914Guns N’ Roses
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DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, May 9, 1989. Document sent to an accountant. In part: “We have decided not to pursue an audit of our business & individu...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Whitney Houston915Whitney Houston
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Singer known for her astonishing vocal talent (1963–2012) and the only recording artist to chart seven consecutive number one hits. Stunning glossy 8
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Madonna916Madonna
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Personal check, 5.75 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Madonna, “Madonna Ciccone,” payable to Flaurent for $216.75, April 3, 1988, with Madonna adding,
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Madonna917Madonna
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Strip plate-style RIAA platinum sales award presented to “Pat Sabatino to commemorate the sale of more than 1,000,000 copies of the Sire Records…album
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Madonna918Madonna
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Original unsigned satin-finish 11 x 14 tastefully nude photo of a young Madonna in a sun hat and covering herself with a small blanket. In fine condit
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Madonna919Madonna
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Color 15.75 x 20 work print of a portrait of a young Madonna in the nude, posing on her knees with her hands on her heels. Originally taken by photogr
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Madonna920Madonna
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Madonna’s jacket from her 1987 Who's That Girl World Tour, size large, manufactured by The Cloth Tattoo. Black zippered jacket features “Madonna...
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Motley Crue921Motley Crue
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Shout at the Devil album signed on the inside gatefold in black felt tip by Vince Neil, Nikki Sixx, Mick Mars, and Tommy Lee. In fine condition, with
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Primal Scream922Primal Scream
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Nice 11 x 8 print of a Pennie Smith photo of Primal Scream’s Bobby Gillespie looking up from his newspaper as a couple of his band mates chat behind h
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Pantera: ‘Dimebag’ Darrell923Pantera: ‘Dimebag’ Darrell
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Guitarist and founding member of Pantera and Damageplan, who was murdered on stage on December 8, 2004. Scarce 8 x 10 cardstock Washburn guitars promo
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
The Pretenders: Chrissie Hynde924The Pretenders: Chrissie Hynde
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Oversized 15.5 x 19 print of celebrated photographer Shawn Mortensen’s photo of Chrissie Hynde playing her guitar on a garden bench, signed in the low
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Prince925Prince
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Very uncommon color glossy 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo, signed in blue felt tip, “Love God, Prince.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a full lett
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Prince926Prince
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Seldom-seen ballpoint signature, “Prince Nelson,” on an off-white 3.5 x 1 slip clipped from a check. In fine condition, with a bank stamp mildly affec
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Prince927Prince
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Very uncommon color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Prince on a purple motorcycle, signed in purple felt tip, “Love God, Prince.” In very fine condition. Consi
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame928Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
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Collection of six unsigned programs from the first six induction ceremonies to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, all approximately 8.5 x 12. Among the i
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame929Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
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Collection of two CDs and one cassette produced and issued by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. CDs are from 1989 and 1990 and feature music from The Fo
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
U2930U2
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All That You Can Leave Behind CD booklet signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Bono, Edge, Adam Clayton, and Larry Mullen, Jr. In very fine c
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
U2931U2
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Color glossy 10 x 8 photo of the band posing on a roof top, signed in person in blue felt tip by Bono, Edge, Adam , and Larry [Mullen, Jr]. I
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
U2932U2
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War album signed and inscribed on the inside gatefold in blue and black ballpoint by Bono, Edge, Adam Clayton, and Larry Mullen, Jr., all signing firs
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
U2933U2
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Color 16 x 24 poster for Miami Beach’s Area Stage Company’s production of Lincoln Road, signed in black felt tip, “Bono 96,” adding enhancements to th
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
Stevie Ray Vaughan934Stevie Ray Vaughan
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RIAA ‘R’ Hologram platinum sales award presented to Richard Mullen “to commemorate the sale of more than 1,000,000 copies of the Epic album, cassette
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Stevie Ray Vaughan and Jeff Beck935Stevie Ray Vaughan and Jeff Beck
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Glossy 8 x 10 Epic Records publicity photo for their 1989 North American tour, signed in black felt tip by Stevie Ray Vaughan and in silver ink by Jef
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Stevie Ray and Jimmie Vaughan936Stevie Ray and Jimmie Vaughan
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Red table place mat, folded to a size of 8.25 x 13, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Steve, Jimmie Vaughan T-Birds,” and “To Steve, Stevie
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Wham937Wham
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Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of the duo on stage, signed in person in blue felt tip by George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley. In very fine condition.
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Marilyn Manson940Marilyn Manson
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Incredibly desirable original self-portrait, watercolor on heavy canvas paper, 33.5 x 47.5, signed in the lower left corner, “MM.” Matted and framed t
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 25,000.00
Kurt Cobain943Kurt Cobain
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The 1981 edition of the Sylvan, Montesano High School’s (Washington) yearbook, issued during Cobain’s 8th grade year, 8.75 x 11.25, 200 pages. Hardcov
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Barenaked Ladies: Jim Creeggan944Barenaked Ladies: Jim Creeggan
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Handwritten working lyrics to ‘She Married a Cowboy,’ one page both sides, 5.25 x 7.75, signed at the top in black felt tip by Jim Creeggan. Lyrics be
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Counting Crows: Adam Duritz945Counting Crows: Adam Duritz
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Handwritten lyrics to the Counting Crows song ‘Another Horsedreamer’s Blues,’ on both sides of an off-white 6.5 x 9.5 lightly-lined sheet. Duritz writ
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Eminem946Eminem
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Color 11.5 x 16.5 poster for his April 8, 2004, concert in London as the Shepherd’s Bush Empire on his D12 world tour. Framed to an overall size of 12
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Nine Inch Nails: Trent Reznor947Nine Inch Nails: Trent Reznor
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Color limited edition 23.5 x 31.5 print of the band’s artwork for their Broken album, numbered 544/999, signed in black felt tip. Framed to an overall
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Nirvana948Nirvana
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Original unused ticket from a cancelled show at the RDS Simmonscourt Pavilion in Dublin, Ireland, 6 x 3. The concert was scheduled for April 8, 1994,
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Musicians949Musicians
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Huge radio station back drop for WZLX in Boston, 45 x 20, signed in black felt tip by 47 musicians, athletes, and celebrities. Signers are: Dan Aykroy
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Radiohead950Radiohead
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Creep four-song EP CD signed on the front in silver ink by Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood, Colin Greenwood, Ed O’Brien, and Philip Selway, and also signe
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Britney Spears951Britney Spears
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ALS signed “Britney,” one page, lightly-lined, 6.25 x 8, no date. Letter of thanks to her manager/advisor Bert Padell. In full: “I want to write you a
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Weezer952Weezer
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Satin-finish 8 x 10 Geffen Records publicity photo, signed in blue felt tip by Pat Wilson, Mickey Welsh, Rivers Cuomo, and Brian Bell. In fine conditi
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00