RR Auction: Marvels of Modern Music

Color satin-finish 11 x 14 photo of Jackson singing on stage during his prime, prominently signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a slightl

In-house appreciation award presented for “participation in the success of Michael Jackson’s #1 album Bad.” Framed with its plate, a CD, the album cov

Exceptional invitation related to the forthcoming release of Michael Jackson’s 1987 album Bad, 6 x 9, signed at the conclusion in red felt tip. In par

Thriller album insert signed in person on the front cover in black felt tip by Jackson. In fine condition, with some light handling wear. The record i

Victory album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Michael Jackson and brothers Marlon, Tito, Jermaine, Randy, and Jackie Jackson. In fine co

The Jacksons album boldly signed on the front cover in silver ink by Michael Jackson. In fine condition. The record is included. Accompanied by a full

Madonna’s ‘Golden Hammer Smurf’ trophy awarded by the German pop magazine Pop/Rocky in 1985 for being voted as the singer of the year. The award measu

Classic satin-finish 8 x 10 Sire Records promo photo from 1986, signed in black felt tip, “Love, Madonna.” In fine condition.

Like a Virgin album signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Madonna. In very good to fine condition, with some creases. The record is not inclu

Ray of Light album signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Madonna. In very good to fine condition, with some creases. The record is not includ

Vibrantly colored 23 x 23 poster for Red Hot & Dance, a benefit for AIDS research and relief, listing performers and showing artwork by Keith Ha...

Spiral-bound itinerary book for Madonna’s 1987 world tour, 47 pages, 6.5 x 8, detailing the schedule, tour personnel and important contacts, hotels an

Grand Ole Opry star (1921–1963) who died in the tragic plane crash that also killed Patsy Cline and Cowboy Copas. Sixteen All-Time Favorites album sig

Four items, each signed in blue ink or ballpoint by Reeves, including: a postal cover; a postcard of Jim Reeves and the Blue Boys; a paperstock photo

Incredible vintage 8.25 x 10.25 close-up magazine photo of the renowned saxophonist, signed below in black ballpoint, “Thank you, John Coltrane.” In f

Vintage ballpoint signatures of John Coltrane, McCoy Tyner, Elvin Jones, and James Garrison on individual off-white 4.75 x 3.25 and 3.25 x 4.75 notebo

Vintage ballpoint signature, “John Coltrane,” on an off-white 3 x 3 slip. Creatively matted with a photo of Coltrane to an overall size of 13 x 16. In

Glossy 8 x 10 Columbia Records publicity photo of a stoic Davis dressed in black and holding his trumpet, signed in the lower border in blue felt tip,

Sought-after vintage fountain pen signature and inscription, “To Esther—Charlie Parker,” on a light yellow 6 x 4.25 album page. In fine condition. Acc

DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, March 30, 1972. Agreement for Monk to perform at Riverfront Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio, on July 22, 1972, for $900. Signed at

DS, signed “Julian Adderley,” one page both sides, 8.5 x 11, March 15, 1972. Agreement for the Cannonball Adderley Quintet to perform at the Astrodome

DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, April 7, 1952. American Federation of Musicians contract between Holiday and her pianist and musical director Buster Harding,

Excellent satin-finish 8 x 10 close-up photo of King performing, nicely signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition. The Larry Rafferty Collectio

Beautiful right-handed antique sunburst semi-hollowbody Epiphone Sheraton II electric guitar, serial No. S5096284, signed on the body in silver ink by

DS, signed “Riley B. King, 4437 Guardia Ave,” one page both sides, 8.5 x 13.5, March 1, 1962. An agreement between Macadell Music Publishing Co. and R

Signed book: Blues All Around Me. First edition. NY: Avon Books, 1996. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 336 pages. Signed on the half-title page

20 Greatest Hits album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip. In fine condition. The record is included.

Program for Dave Brubeck and his Australian Jazz Quartet, sixteen pages, 9 x 12, signed inside in fountain pen by Dave Brubeck, Carmen McRae, Paul Des

Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Collins wailing on a Telecaster, signed in person in blue felt tip. In fine condition. Originally obtained by in-person s

I’m a Man album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip, “Bo Diddley, 88.” In fine condition. The records are included.

Renowned jazz saxophonist (1927–1991) known by the sobriquet ‘The Sound.’ Color glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo of Getz wailing on his sax, signed and i

Double-sided vintage 10.5 x 13.5 program photo of a smoking Dizzy Gillespie on one side and a handsome Coleman Hawkins in a suit and tie on the other,

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 portrait of Handy in profile, boldly signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To my esteemed friend, W. C. Handy, 3-10-39.” In fin

Screamin’ Jay Hawkins & Lillian Briggs album signed and inscribed on the back cover in blue ballpoint, “To Jimbo, The very best always, Screamin...

Blind jazz and blues-rock vocalist and guitarist (1966–2008). See the Light album signed in person on the front cover in blue felt tip by Healey. In f

Glossy 8 x 10 close-up photo of Hooker, neatly signed in person in blue felt tip vertically along the right edge. In fine condition. Originally obtain

Program for Norman Granz’ Jazz at the Philharmonic in 1952, twenty pages, 8.25 x 11, signed inside in blue ballpoint by Ella Fitzgerald, Buddy Rich, G

Collection of forty standard American Federation of Musicians of the United States of America performing agreements from the late 1970s, each signed b

Jazz pianist (1924–1966) influential in the development of bebop. DS, signed “Earl Powell,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 8.25 x 11, October 25,

Jazz pianist and composer (1928–2014) known for his work in the hard bop style. Three items sent to photographer and record store owner Ray Avery: an

Collection of six unsigned handbills for Slug’s Saloon in New York, each one page, 5.5 x 8.5, dating from 1966 to 1969, featuring acts such as Sun Ra,

Jazz composer, poet, and philosopher (1914-1993) known for his cosmic philosophies and theatrical performances. Glossy 5 x 7 photo of Sun Ra in one of

Uncommon 8.5 x 10 book photo of Waters drinking from a small cup, signed at the bottom in black felt tip. In fine condition, with neatly trimmed edges

American jazz fusion band of the 1970s and early 1980s regarded as one of the preeminent early jazz fusion acts; the group routinely employed some of

Noted African-American blues guitarist and singer (1914–1969). His political activism in the 1940s resulted in his being blacklisted, which in turn le

Program for Birdland Stars of ’56, twenty-four pages, 9 x 12, signed inside in ballpoint by Lester Young, Joe Williams, Conte Candoli, Sonny Payne, an

Composite 9 x 12 program photo showing Young as part of a group in the lower right, signed in blue ballpoint. In fine condition. The Larry Rafferty Co

Unsigned double-sided handbill for shows at the famous Ash Grove club in Los Angeles, 8.5 x 11, with one side advertising performances by Big Mama Tho

Choice glossy 8 x 10 photo of Calloway enthusiastically posing with his baton raised high, signed in person in blue felt tip, “Hi-di-ho, Cab Calloway.

Glossy 8 x 10 Agency for the Performing Arts publicity photo, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Jimmy, Sincerely, Buddy Rich.” In fine condi

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

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of the group posing together, signed in person in blue felt tip by Duke Fakir, Lawrence Payton, Obie Benson, and Levi Stubbs. In f

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 Maurice Seymour promotional photo for Gene Krupa and His Orchestra, signed in black ink, “Gene Krupa” and “3/7/73, Anita O’Day.”

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 General Artists Corporation publicity photo, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “To My Best Friend Jimmie Lewis, Clyde McPh

Greatest hits compilation album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Diana Ross and Mary Wilson. In fine condition. The record is included.

Brilliant vintage glossy 7.75 x 10 portrait of Sinatra during his early years, beautifully signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Glasgow—with fond

Pencil signature, “Frank Sinatra,” on an off-white lightly-lined 5.25 x 3.25 slip clipped from a larger sheet. In fine condition. Accompanied by a ful

TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, May 29, 1944. Letter to RKO Radio Pictures, in full: “By letter April 13, 1944 I agreed that you may lend my services to Loew

Page removed from a playbill for the performance of Porgy and Bess at the Forrest Theatre in February 1936, 5.25 x 7.75, boldly signed in fountain pen

Exquisite sheet music booklet for ‘Chantilly Lace’ featuring an appropriately large image of the Big Bopper on the front, measuring 9 x 12, three page

Appealing set of three ballpoint signatures and inscriptions, “To Bonnie, Thanks for the talk, Best Wishes, Buddy Holly,” “Hello Bonnie, Big Bopper,”

Program for The Biggest In Person Show of ’56, twenty-four pages, 9 x 12, signed and inscribed inside in blue ballpoint by Bill Haley, Frankie Lymon,

Handsome color 7.75 x 10.5 magazine photo of Darin in a bright red shirt, signed in blue ballpoint. In fine condition, with toning to edges.

Original hardcover copy of the Westerner, the annual for Lubbock High School, Lubbock, Texas, for 1954, 8.25 x 10.75, 324 pages. Holly is pictured twi

Beamont High School of Beaumont, Texas 1945 The Pine Burr yearbook, 8.75 x 11.25, 125 pages, depicting The Big Bopper as J. P. Richardson on page 60 a

Class of ’55 album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Roy Orbison and Carl Perkins. In fine condition. The record is not included.

Rare handbill for Gene Vincent and Eddie Cochran at the Gaumont Theatre, Bradford, Yorkshire, on January 30, 1960, 5.5 x 9, with the header reading: “

I Love You 1,000 Times album signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint by David Lynch, Herb Reed, Sonny Turner, Nate Nelson, and Sandra Dawn. In fin

Program for the first Australian tour of Little Richard, Gene Vincent, and Eddie Cochran in 1957, eight pages, 8.5 x 10.5, featuring full-page images

Two items: a color 8.25 x 11.25 German magazine photo of Baez playing the guitar on stage, and a bright green concert poster for a Joan Baez concert a

Program for the Beach Boys at Club Fiesta in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, from November 30 through December 6, 1970, eight pages, 8.75 x 11.25, feat

Black satin tour jacket for the 1979 Spirits Having Flown North American Bee Gees tour, size medium, constructed of 100% acetate, manufactured by LP D

Color glossy 10 x 8 photo of the Bee Gees, signed in person in blue felt tip by Maurice Gibb, Barry Gibb, and Robin Gibb. In fine condition. Originall

Color 14 x 10 window card advertising a performance of the Bee Gees and their orchestra at the ABC Theatre, Chester, on March 30, 1968, with Apple art

Self-titled album signed and inscribed on the back cover in blue ballpoint, “To Mr. & Mrs. Glass, Thank you for the favor, Tim Rose,” “Cassie El...

Crisp ballpoint signatures, “Best wishes, Tony Iommi,” “Ozzy Osbourne,” “Geezer Butler,” and “Happiness, Bill Ward,” who adds a cross below, on four i

Satin-finish 10 x 8 Epic Records publicity photo of Black Sabbath, signed in silver ink by Ozzy Osbourne, and in black felt tip by Geezer Butler, Tony

Glossy 10 x 8 Verve Folkways publicity photo of The Blues Project, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “Danny Kalb,” “Roy Blumenfeld,” “Andy Kulbe

Remarkable 1961 Gibson SG Les Paul right-handed guitar with PAF humbucker pickups replicated to the exact specifications of the 1964 ‘Fool’ guitar Cla

Group of four signed items: a program for the 1993 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class Induction Dinner, 8.5 x 12.25, signed inside on page eighteen in b

Collection of five unsigned programs for various Clapton tours, including: 1979 North American tour; 1981 Another Ticket US tour; 1991 Clapton and Geo

Signed book: 24 Nights. Limited edition, numbered 714/3500. Surrey, England: Genesis Publications Limited, 1991. Hardcover with clamshell case, 8.5 x

Signed book: Six String Stories. Deluxe limited edition, numbered 140/2000. Guildford, England: Genesis Publications, 2012. Hardcover with clamshell c

Cream-bodied Affinity series Fender Squier Stratocaster electric guitar, serial No. CY98072051, signed on the body in black felt tip by Clapton. Brush

Layla album signed in person on the front cover in blue felt tip by Clapton. In very good to fine condition, with overall wear, a notation to the uppe

Appealing color 9.25 x 11.5 magazine photo featuring two images of Clapton playing the guitar, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with expect

Pair of vivid large format color transparencies for a proposed Cream album cover, both 7.5 x 10, credited to photographer Ron Raffaelli of The Visual

Program for the Cream concert series at the Royal Albert Hall from May 2–6, 2005, 11 x 11, signed inside on a full-page image in blue felt tip by Eric

Collection of documents concerning Cream bassist Jack Bruce, including: a Pickwick Travel Service tour itinerary issued to Bruce for Cream’s 1968 tour

Glossy 10 x 8 photo of the band seated in front of some psychedelic artwork, signed in blue and black felt tip by Grace Slick, Paul Kantner, Marty Bal

Large off-white 12.75 x 20.5 scrapbook page bearing affixed images of Jethro Tull, signed in black felt tip by John Evan, and three times each by Mart

Ballpoint signature, “Love, Janis Joplin,” who adds a small heart on an off-white 9 x 6.25 sheet. Framed with a colorful print of a Joplin-inspired li

Thomas Jefferson High School of Port Arthur, Texas 1959 The Yellow Jacket yearbook, 8 x 10.75, 306 pages, depicting Joplin as a member of the junior c

Souvenir sheet music for ‘You Really Got Me,’ one page, 8.5 x 11, signed in black felt tip by Ray Davies, Dave Davies, Jim Rodford, John Dalton, Mick

Program for Brian Epstein presents Little Richard at the Savile Theatre in London on December 11, 1966, eight pages, 8 x 10.5, featuring Bluesology as

Pair of German magazine photos of John Mayall and his band, neatly affixed to an overall size of 20 x 12.25, signed in black felt tip by Mayall (2), K

Two color German magazine photos of Melanie, both approximately 8.25 x 11.25, signed in black felt tip, “Love, Melanie.” In overall fine condition, wi

Color 16.75 x 11 German magazine photo of Santana and his band members performing, signed in black felt tip by Carlos Santana, Neal Schon, Mike Shriev

ALS signed “Van,” two onionskin pages, 6 x 8.75, no date but circa late 1960s. Rambling letter to guitarist Mick Cox, sent from the King Edward Hotel,

Ballpoint signatures, “Mike Pender,” “Frank Allen,” “John Blunt,” and “John McNally, XXXXX, to you dear,” on an off-white 6.75 x 8.75 sheet, inscribed