RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document, and Artifact Auction

FDC with a cachet honoring family unity, signed in felt tip and ballpoint by Walter Lantz, Joe Barbera, Jim Davis, Jerry Siegel, Hank Ketcham, Bill Ha

Archive of material related to the publication of Crumb's work from the files of editor William Cole, totaling approximately 130 pages of materi...

Color 11 x 8.5 print of Chip and Dale carrying a model sailboat down a dock under the watchful eye of Donald Duck from the 1956 animation short Chips

Choice vintage brown ink signature, “Walt Disney,” on an off-white 5.5 x 4.25 sheet of his personal Mickey Mouse stationery. In very fine condition. A

Original colored pencil production drawing of Jiminy Cricket holding his umbrella on an off-white 12.5 x 15.5 sheet of animation paper, done for a Wal

Original colored pencil production drawing of Winnie the Pooh walking with school books under his arm on an off-white 11.5 x 15.5 sheet, made for the

DS, signed “Walter E. Disney,” two pages, 8.5 x 11, February 15, 1960. Minutes of the 1960 annual meeting of the shareholders of WED Enterprises, Inc.

Extremely scarce original painting by Walter Lantz, oil on canvas, 9.5 x 7.5, showing Woody Woodpecker next to a bowl of fruit. Painting is signed in

Original signed and inscribed ballpoint sketch of Batman on an off-white 5.5 x 7 card, signed and inscribed below, “To Tamee—‘Bats’ wishes—Always—Bob

Adorable hand-painted animation cel of Lucy dressed as a witch, 9.5 x 7.75, gouche on a full celluloid sheet. Attractively double-matted and framed to

Signed sketch within a book: A New Peanuts Book Featuring Snoopy. First edition. NY: Rinehart & Co., 1958. Softcover, 5.25 x 8, unpaginated. Fea...

Two original unsigned hand-painted animation cels: an 11 x 9.25 of Shaggy; and a 12.5 x 11 of Scooby Doo, both set against color pre-printed backgroun

Revered Spanish cellist and composer (1876–1973) widely regarded as the greatest player in the history of the instrument. ALS in French, one onionskin

Highly regarded Norwegian soprano (1895–1962) regarded by many as ‘the voice of the century.’ Vintage glossy 8 x 10 Paramount Pictures publicity photo

Musician (1799–1853) who was one of the greatest autograph collectors of world-renowned musicians. ALS in German, four pages on two adjoining sheets,

Notable French composer of ballets and operas (1836–1891). ALS in french, one page both sides, 5.25 x 8.25, May 17, no year. Letter to a gentlemen, sa

ALS in German, one page, 6.75 x 8.5, personal letterhead, April 5, 1938. Letter to Muhammad Tahir Pasha, the chairman of the Egyptian Olympic Committe

World-famous Irish tenor and recording artist (1884-1945), celebrated for his performances of the operatic and popular song repertoires. ALS, one page

Eminent Russian composer (1844–1908) best known for such brilliantly orchestrated works as Scheherazade and for operatic staples like ‘Sadko,’ ‘The Ta

Important Italian composer (1792–1868) who became one of the seminal figures in the history of opera with such repertoire staples as The Barber of Sev

Austrian-born composer (1874–1951) whose development of the ‘twelve-tone’ system proved to be one of the most far-reaching innovations in the history

Austrian-born composer (1874–1951) whose development of the ‘twelve-tone’ system proved to be one of the most far-reaching innovations in the history

Eminent Viennese composer (1825–1899), known as the ‘Waltz King,’ best known for such all-time favorites as ‘The Beautiful Blue Danube’ and the ‘Emper

Desirable AMQS on an off-white 5.25 x 3.25 card, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Mrs. Gladis Thompson, Igor Stravinsky, Dec 11/61.” S...

Brazilian composer and conductor (1887–1959) whose many compositions include twelve symphonies, as well as operas, large-scale symphonic poems, concer

Ballpoint signatures, “Bon AC/DC,” “Cliff Williams, AC/DC,” “Malcolm Young, AC/DC,” and “Phil Rudd, AC/DC,” on a 7 x 3.5 lightly-lined yellow triangul

Vintage tour program photo from the band’s 1963 tour with Chris Montez and Tommy Roe, 8 x 10.25, 14 pages, signed on the back cover in blue ballpoint,

German postcard photo, 4 x 5.75, signed in pink ballpoint, “Paul McCartney,” “John Lennon,” and “George Harrison,” and in black ballpoint, “Jimmie Nic

A superb set of vintage ballpoint signatures, “Paul McCartney,” “John Lennon,” “George Harrison,” and “Ringo Starr,” on an off-white 4.25 x 2.5 sheet,

A mono black/gold first pressing of the Beatles’ Please Please Me album signed and inscribed on the back cover in blue ballpoint, “To Eve, Paul McCart

A pair of original unused tickets from the Beatles last ever concert at Candlestick Park, San Francisco, held on August 29, 1966. Tickets measure 5.5

A complete set of vintage ballpoint signatures of the Beatles, all in the hand of George Harrison on a 6 x 5.25 off-white album page. Harrison signs,

Vintage color 6 x 4 postcard of the British Rail Car Carrier SS Maid of Kent, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint on the correspondence side, “To J

Exceptional ballpoint signatures, “John Lennon,” and “Yoko Ono Lennon,” on the correspondence side of a color 6 x 4 postcard photo of a BOAC Rolls-Roy

Color Sgt. Pepper’s promo card, 4 x 5, signed in the lower border in blue ballpoint by George Martin and in black ink by Peter Blake. Double-matted an

Vintage Beatles fan club promo card, 5.25 x 4.25, featuring a classic Dezo Hoffmann portrait of the band in their collarless suits, signed on the fron

Red felt tip signatures, “Paul McCartney,” “Linda,” “Joe English,” and four others on an off-white 6.75 x 3.25 card. In fine condition, with a couple

ALS signed “Paul (& Lin) McCartney,” one page, 8.25 x 11.5, illustrated pig letterhead, no date. Letter reads, in full: “Just a note to thank yo...

Signed book: Buddy Holly: His Life and Music. Later printing. London: Granada Publishing, 1979. Paperback, 4.5 x 7, 258 pages. Signed and inscribed in

Color 5.75 x 4.25 MPL postcard photo from 1990 of Paul and Linda McCartney, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate o

Color satin-finish 4 x 6 photo of Starr posing outdoors, signed in black felt tip, “Ringo.” In very fine condition.

Vintage glossy 3.25 x 3.25 candid photo of McCartney on television performing with the Beatles, signed in blue ballpoint. Photo is affixed to an 8.5 x

Charming 6 x 4 postcard photo of the Beatles having their hair tended to by some young ladies, signed in black ballpoint. In fine condition, with some

Limited edition Gartlan cold cast figurine of Starr in the famous Abbey Road pose, 294/1000. The 9.75? high figurine rests on a stand that looks like

Collection of correspondence and notations from Bernstein, most in pencil, including several short notes, signed “L,” several lists of words, possibly

A pair of maracas personally-owned and -used on stage by Clark during his time with the Byrds in 1965-66. Deep purple-colored maracas measure 11? long

TLS, one page, 8.25 x 10.5, RSO Records letterhead, February 9, 1981. Letter to a gentleman at the Performing Rights Society. In part: “Please take th

Signed book: Six String Stories: the Crossroads Guitars. Deluxe limited edition of 2000 copies (this being No. 140). Guildford, England: Genesis Publi

Signed book: Eric Clapton: The New Visual Documentary. Later printing. London: Omnibus Press, 1990. Softcover, 9 x 11.5, 127 pages. Signed on the fron

Collection of nine items, each signed by a notable composer or conductor, including: Irving Berlin (signature); Leonard Bernstein (SP); Aaron Copland

Handwritten homework assignment, one lined page, 8.5 x 11, signed at the top, “H. W. #5, Eddie Cochran, English VI, Nov. 3, 1953.” Headed “Diacritical

Prolific American songwriter (1897–1985) best known for his durable Christmas classic ‘Santa Claus Is Coming to Town.’ Matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Co

Rare vintage 10 x 5.5 composite band photo, clipped from the back of their 1969 sophomore self-titled album, signed in blue pencil by all four members

Dual AMQS on an off-white 8 x 7 musically-lined sheet. At the top, Hamlisch pens three bars of music and lyrics to ‘The Way We Were,’ writing the titl

Vintage 8 x 10 cardstock photo of Handy thumbing through some of his sheet music, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “Mr. Eugene P. Booze, Willia

Very nice vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Gershwin working on a composition while at his piano, signed and inscribed in the lower border in fount

Lyricist and librettist (1873–1963) of fifty musical comedies who served as Oscar Hammerstein II's mentor. ALS signed “O. A. Harbach,” one page,...

Hill’s stage-worn bustier. Custom-made bright red polyester bustier is adorned along the top with red sequins, and is signed on the front in black fel

Vintage ballpoint signature and inscription, “To Gail, Love always, Jimi Hendrix,” on an off-white 4 x 2.25 lightly-lined slip. In fine condition, wit

Hendrix’s personally-owned and -worn hand-hammered copper cuff bracelet, featuring an ornately designed raised brass royal crest on the wrist area. Th

TLS signed “Jerry,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, September 8, 1938. Letter to John Golden at the St. James Theatre. In part: “Of course

Scarce Led Zeppelin II album signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint. In fine, bright condition. The record is included. Accompanied by a certific

Promotional poster, 7.75 x 10, for the release of Orbison’s single ‘Falling,’ signed and inscribed in black ballpoint. Matted to an overall size of 12

DS five pages, 8.5 x 11, May 1966. Management agreement between Parsons and Monte Kay for a period of three years for both himself and the Internation

Program for the gala premier of Piaf’s show at the Empire Room of the Waldorf Astoria on January 26, 1959, 5 x 6.5, two pages, signed and inscribed, i

Collection of five questionnaires, one single-page and four double-page, each filled out by a member of the group: George Grantham, Timothy B. Schmit,

Uncommon bank check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out in another hand and signed by Porter, payable to Wm. Downing for $10, June 17, 1929. In fine condition, w

Vintage 8 x 10 program photo from 1957 of Presley in a casual pose, signed in blue ballpoint. Staple holes to the left of his hairline and close to hi

Vintage 3.5 x 5.25 German deckle-edge postcard photo for Presley’s film Jailhouse Rock, signed at the top in fountain pen. Photo also bears a stamped

Presley’s stage-used 1976 NBN limited edition #0014 mahogany acoustic guitar, briefly played during his April 23, 1976, concert at the McNichols Sport

DS one page, 8.5 x 11, March 15, 1961. Final page of a 13-page agreement between Presley and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, neatly signed at the conclsion in bl

Rolling Stones Decca promotional card, 5.5 x 4.25, signed in blue ballpoint by Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Brian Jones, Bill Wyman, and Charlie Watts

Vintage ballpoint signatures of Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Brian Jones, Bill Wyman, and Charlie Watts on individual 4 x 2.5 colored album pages, wit

Set of vintage ballpoint and pencil signatures of the original Stones on four 4.5 x 4 album pages. Individual pencil signatures of Mick Jagger and Kei

Australian pressing of the Stones’ Out of Our Heads album signed on the back cover in blue ballpoint by Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Brian Jones, Bill

Signed book: Life. First edition, first printing. NY: Little, Brown and Company, 2010. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.25 x 9.5, 564 pages. Signed on th

Composer of ‘The Ballad of the Green Berets’ (1940–1989) who died under mysterious circumstances. DS signed “Barry Allen Sadler,” four pages on two ad

Collection of 10 items from the Sex Pistols’ 1978 US tour. Items include: three receipts for per diems for the band, one for $25.00 signed by Johnny L

TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.75, January 8, 1961. Letter to fellow ‘Rat Pack’ member Peter Lawford. In part: “I understand that as producer of the ‘Pre-In

Intricate and appealing AMQS on an off-white 8.25 x 7 musically-lined sheet. Sondheim pens five very detailed bars of music and lyrics from ‘Send in t

TLS signed “Phillip,” one page, 8.25 x 10, Phil Spector Productions letterhead, no date. Form letter, with Spector writing the greeting to “Jay,” read

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

Very early color 6.5 x 4.25 cardstock Sister Sister fan mail photo for their October album, signed in blue ballpoint, “Bono 82,” “Edge,” and “Adam,” a

Very early 5.5 x 8 magazine photo promoting their album October, signed in blue ink, “Bono 82,” “Edge,” “Larry,” and “Adam.” In very good to fine cond

Color vintage 9.75 x 6.5 magazine photo of the band with their instruments, signed in blue and black ballpoint by Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend, John

Ballpoint signature, “Keith Moon,” on a 5.5 x 3.75 lightly-lined sheet; felt tip signature “John Entwistle,” on a 5 x 3 off-white card; and ballpoint

DS two pages, 8.5 x 11, October 7, 1966. Agreement between Zappa and Dorian Productions for Zappa to create a screenplay for a salary of $10,000 and t

Set of four Chrysalis Records acetates: the first, a double-sided 10? acetate of The Babys’ 1979 songs ‘Every Time I Think of You/Love Don’t Prove’—an

Flower hologram-style RIAA platinum record award presented to legendary engineer and producer Ron Nevison commemorating the sale of more than 1,000,00

Warner Bros. Records double-sided 12? acetate of Damn Yankees’ 1990 self-titled debut album, each side featuring five songs that correspond with those

Two Columbia Records single-sided 12? acetates of Mason’s 1977 album Let It Flow, each disc featuring one side of the final record. Both are identifie

Impressive collection of sixteen acetates: ten are singles, including, ‘Don't It Make You Wonder’; ‘Let It Go, Let It Flow’ (3); ‘We Just Disagr...

Set of three acetates: first, a CBS Records double-sided 10? of the single ‘Open Your Heart,’ with a 4:02 “LP” version on side one and a 3:54 “Edit” v

Set of three acetates: first, a CBS Records single-sided 10? of the 1989 single ‘Let the Good Times Rock,’ identified in type on the Precision Lacquer

Two Warner Bros. Records single-sided 12? acetates of sides one and two of their 1976 album Moving Targets, with each disc featuring a stereo version

Two flower hologram-style RIAA platinum record awards presented to legendary engineer and producer Ron Nevison commemorating the sale of more than 2,0

Double-sided 12? vinyl test pressing of Heart’s 1987 album Bad Animals, featuring both sides of the final record. White labels on both sides are hand-

A nice pairing of awards for Heart’s album Bad Animals: first, a flower hologram-style RIAA gold record award presented to engineer and producer Ron N

An excellent pairing of ‘R’ hologram-style RIAA platinum record awards presented to engineer and producer Ron Nevison, one commemorating the sale of m

CBS Records double-sided 12? vinyl test pressing of Johansen’s 1982 live album Live It Up, featuring sides one and two of the final record. White CBS