RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document, and Artifact Auction

Specialty Records 12? acetate of KISS’s 1987 single ‘Crazy Crazy Nights.’ Identified in felt tip on the label, as “Kiss,” and dated August 6, 1987, a

Two CBS Records single-sided 12? acetates of sides one and two of Money’s 1980 album Playing for Keeps. Each disc features a stereo version of the sid

Columbia Records double-sided 10? acetate of Money’s single ‘Trinidad,’ featuring a stereo reference version of the track. Identified in type and felt

Two Epic Records single-sided 12? acetates of Osbourne’s 1986 album The Ultimate Sin, each disc featuring one side of the final record. Both are ident

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

Collection of three items: first, a strip plate-style Epic Portrait Associated platinum record award presented to legendary engineer and producer Ron

Collection of four Survivor acetates: first, a Scotti Bros. Records single-sided 10? of ‘High on You,’ dated October 26, 1984; second, an Epic Record

Collection of three Survivor acetates: one CBS Records double-sided 12? of their album When Seconds Count, dated September 5, 1986; and two Scotti Bro

Phonogram Records double-sided 12? acetate of Thin Lizzy’s 1974 album Nightlife, each side featuring five songs that correspond with those appearing o

Apple Records 7? acetate of Wood’s single ‘Breathe On Me,’ labeled in an unknown hand on the Apple label, “Breath on Me, 5:00 X16463-B, Ronnie Wood.”

Color 8.25 x 4 promotional postcard for the band, signed in blue ballpoint by Benny Andersson, Agnetha Fältskog, Frida Lyngstad, and Björn...

Color 5.75 x 4 postcard photo of the band acknowledging a crowd after a performance, signed in blue ballpoint by Benny Andersson, Agnetha Faltskog, Fr

Let There Be Rock album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Brian Johnson, Angus Young, Malcolm Young, Cliff Williams, and Simon Wright. In

Toys in the Attic album signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Brad Whitford, Tom Hamilton, and Joey Kramer. In fine

Collection of six albums, one flat, and one sleeve, each signed by a notable musician or band, including: Eddie Money; Alice Cooper (Cooper, Wagner, V

Collection of six albums, one flat and one CD, each signed by a notable musician or band, including: America (Bunnell and Beckley); Bobby Kimball; Jou

Collection of nine albums, each signed by a notable musician or band, including: Ian Hunter; Kenny Loggins; Rick Springfield; Todd Rundgren; Donnie Ir

Three items: an unused 12? drumhead, signed by Butch Trucks and Jaimoe, who adds a sketch of a mushroom; Allman Brothers at Fillmore East album signed

Glossy 9.5 x 7 Asylum Records publicity photo of Browne and his band, signed in blue felt tip by all seven: Jackson Browne, Russ Kunkel, Doug Haywood,

Glossy 8 x 10 A&M Records publicity photo, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To John, Richard,” with Karen adding, “Hi! Karen &,” bef...

Popular R&B and soul artist (1931–1964) who recorded such hits as ‘You Send Me,’ ‘Cupid,’ and ‘Twistin' the Night Away.’ The 33-year-old sin...

Four items: a pearloid bass pickguard signed by Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker; a 12? black drumhead signed in blue ink by Baker; Heats on Fire album sig

Glossy 9.75 x 8 photo of the trio on stage, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To John, Graham Nash,” “David Crosby,” and “Stephen Stills.” In f

Color 6 x 4.25 promotional postcard photo for an upcoming show at the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas, signed in blue felt tip by David Crosby, Stephen S

British concert tour program, 9 x 12, signed on the front cover in black felt tip, “My best, Sammy Davis, Jr.” In fine condition, with a few ballpoint

White pickguard for a standard-size Strat, signed in black felt tip by Ray Manzarek and blue felt tip by Robby Krieger; and a hardcover edition of The

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “To my friend Don Grady, Good luck, Duke Ellington.” A couple of corner creases a

Glossy 7.75 x 9.75 photo of the brothers performing early in their career, signed in black felt tip by Phil and Don Everly. In fine condition.

Vintage 7 x 9.25 program photo of the group, signed in blue ink by Freddie Garrity (first name only), Pete Birrell, Derek Quinn, Roy Crewdson, and Ber

Popular soul and R&B singer-songwriter (1939–1984) who was one of Motown’s most successful artists during the label’s heyday in the 1960s and 19...

Felt tip signature, “Marvin Gaye,” on a yellow sheet. Double-matted and framed with a Romantically Yours album cover to an overall size of 16.75 x 16.

Vintage ballpoint signatures and inscription, “To Christina, with love and thanks for the cup of char, sincerely, Gerry xxx (Pacemaker),” “Les Maguire

Glossy 5 x 7 photo of the jazz trumpet legend, signed in black ink, “Dizzy Gillespie, ’89.” In fine condition.

Italian composer known for his operas (1867–1948). ALS in Italian, one page, 8 x 8.75, June 7, 1942. Brief response to an admirer. In full (translated

Vintage ballpoint signatures, “Graham xx,” “Best wishes, Tony,” “Love Eric (Bass),” and “Cheers Don xx,” on an off-white 6 x 5.25 album page, with one

Color glossy 8 x 10.25 photo of Houston in a full-length pose with her arms raised in joy, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with a couple s

P. Y. T. (Pretty Young Thing) 12? single album signed on the front cover in black felt tip, “Michael Jackson 1998.” In fine condition. The record is i

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Jackson from his ‘Billie Jean’ video, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with a couple of scattered light

Color satin-finish 11 x 14 photo of Jackson on stage, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a PSA/DNA authentication label affixed to lowe

Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of a Woodstock festival poster, signed in felt tip and ink by their Woodstock line-up: Grace Slick, Paul Kantner, Marty Bali

Satin-finish 8 x 10 photo, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To John, with love, Elton John.” In fine condition, with a couple trivial spots of

Cardstock 8 x 11 photo of King standing alongside Elvis Presley on Beale Street in Memphis in 1956, signed in black felt tip by King. In fine conditio

Give the People What They Want album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Ray and Dave Davies. In fine condition, with scattered light edge c

Two albums, Kinda Kinks and Give the People What They Want, each signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Ray and Dave Davies. In fine condition,

Alive IV CD booklet signed on the front cover in silver ink by Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Peter Criss, and Tommy Thayer. In fine condition. Consignor

Vintage 5.5 x 4 promo card for the group, signed on the front in blue ballpoint by Kramer, and signed on the reverse in blue ballpoint by Mike Maxfiel

Two items: a glossy 10 x 8 photo of a young Kristofferson, signed in blue felt tip, “Peace, Kris Kristofferson”; and printed souvenir lyrics to ‘Me ...

Souvenir handwritten lyrics to ‘Freebird,’ on a white 8.5 x 11 sheet, with the band’s logo printed at the top. Walker writes out all three verses, sig

Vintage ballpoint signatures of Manfred Mann, Paul Jones, Tom McGuinness, Mike Hugg, and Mike Vickers on an off-white 3.75 x 5.25 album page. Matted w

And Justice for All album signed on the reverse in black felt tip by Kirk Hammett, James Hetfield, Jason Newsted, and Lars Ulrich. In fine condition,

Glossy 8 x 10 group photo, signed in black felt tip and blue ballpoint by Justin Hayward, John Lodge, Ray Thomas, and Graeme Edge. In fine condition.

Collection of 37 8 x 10 photos, each signed by a notable musician or singer, including: Frankie Avalon (3); Lena Horne; Robert Goulet (ins); Tommy San

Ballpoint signature, “Roy Orbison,” on an off-white card. Double-matted and framed with a photo of Orbison from his Roy Orbison and Friends special to

German composer (1895–1982) best known for his oratorio ‘Carmina Burana.’ Uncommon 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo of Orff in a thoughtful pose, signed in th

Natural wood-finish Trinity River six-string acoustic guitar, signed on the body in black felt tip by Randy Meisner, George Grantham, Richie Furay, Ru

Glossy 10 x 8 photo of the original line-up, signed in blue felt tip by Marky, CJ, Richie, and Elvis Ramone. In very fine condition.

Road to Ruin album signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint by Joey, Johnny, Dee Dee, and Marky Ramone, with Marky using the printed “M” in the alb

Program from the band’s historic 1995 Adios Amigos tour through Japan, 8.25 x 11.75, signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Joey, Johnny, Marky

Color 16 x 36 promotional poster for their Mondo Bizarro album, signed in blue felt tip by Joey, Johnny, Marky, and CJ Ramone. In fine condition, with

Two limited edition Rolling Stones CD box sets: The Mick Taylor Years 1969–74, signed on the certificate in black ink by Taylor; and 1975 Onwards, sig

Influential jazz saxophonist (born 1930) who composed a number of jazz standards, including ‘Oleo’ and ‘Doxy.’ Two items: First, an ALS signed “S. R.,

Vintage pencil signature, “Frank Sinatra,” on a peach 6 x 4 album page, with a small collector’s notation at the upper left. In fine condition. Accomp

Vintage ballpoint signature and inscription, “For Margaret—Frank Sinatra,” on a light blue album page. Matted and framed with a portrait of Sinatra to

Vintage pencil signature, “Sincerely, Frank Sinatra,” on the reverse of a yellow 4.25 x 3 Hotel Astor band request card, also signed in pencil and ink

Original signed ink sketch of Alice and the White Rabbit on a white 8 x 10 card, titled at the bottom ‘White Rabbit’ and signed by Slick. In very fine

Vintage ballpoint signature and inscription, “To Christina, All the very best & lots of love, Dusty Springfield,” on a light blue 6 x 5.25 album...

Uncommon felt tip signature, “Cat Stevens,” on an off-white 5.75 x 4 card with a clipped color photo affixed to the top left corner. In fine condition

Vintage matte-finish 7.5 x 9.5 portrait of the conductor in profile, signed and inscribed in white ink, “For F. C. Schang, Leopold Stokowski,” adding

Two items: a color glossy 10 x 8 group publicity photo, signed in black felt tip by Howie Anderson, George Bunnell, Gene Gunnels, Randy Seol, Mark Wei

Vintage Decca Records promo card, 5.5 x 3.25, signed on the reverse in blue ballpoint by Van Morrison, Alan Henderson, John McAuley, and Billy Hanson,

Mr. Fantasy album signed on the back cover in blue ballpoint by Steve Winwood, Jim Capaldi, and Chris Wood. In very good condition, with moderate ‘rin

Vintage ballpoint signatures, “Best wishes, with love the Troggs, Reg Presley,” “Chris,” “Ronnie Bond,” and “Pete Staples xx” on a 6 x 5.5 peach album

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 candid photo of the band ascending stairs to their airplane, signed in blue ballpoint by Jim Tucker, Jim Pons (who adds the band

Cardstock 10 x 8 group photo, signed in blue felt tip by Bernie Shaw, Trevor Bolder, Mick Box, Lee Kerslake, and Phil Lanzon. In fine condition.

Vintage glossy 7.25 x 9.25 photo of Abbott and Costello clowning around, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Irwin, your pals, Bud Abbott” and “

Original ink sketch of a sign with the unit insignia for the 5th Special Forces, bearing Colonel Kurtz’s motto “Apocalypse Now,” across the top, on an

Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Astaire doing a wild dance move, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Sylvia, Sincerely, Fred Astaire”; and

Vintage hardcover autograph album, 6 x 4.5, signed inside in pencil and fountain pen by over 70 actors and musicians, some back-to-back. Highlighted b

Vintage matte-finish 4.25 x 7 photo of Baker in a flowing checkered gown, signed in fountain pen, “Souvenir de Josephine Baker, 1932.” In very good co

Lovely vintage matte-finish 5 x 7 photo of the silent actress in profile, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Capt. Ronald D. Soderberg, Greetin

Scarce vintage glossy 10 x 7.75 photo of the pair posing together, neatly signed in fountain pen, “Lucille Ball” and “I dood it, Red Skelton.” Double-

Glossy 8 x 10 20th Century Fox promotional photo for Anastasia, signed and inscribed in the lower border in fountain pen, “Pour Pierre—Ingrid Bergman.

Original ‘brown-line’ production sketch of a scene from Ben Hur, unsigned, 30 x 21, numbered “2” in the upper right, depicting a roughly-sketched imag

Original and quite large ‘brown line’ production sketch of a scene from Ben Hur, unsigned, 46.5 x 19, showing a dark and detailed image of a figure sk

Two ALSs, both signed “Jim Cagney,” both to singer/songwriter Lanny Ross on Verney Farm letterhead. One letter, dated May 16, 1971, reads, in part: “I

Typescript of a tribute to Allan Dwan, two pages, 8.5 x 11, no date, signed at the conclusion in blue ballpoint by Cukor. In part: “I want to say a fe

Dashing vintage glossy 8 x 10 publicity portrait of Clift in a suit and tie, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “George, from Montgomery Clift.” Sc

Beloved Canadian actress (1868–1934) who, as a middle-aged ex-vaudevillian, became one of the biggest screen draws of the silent and early sound eras,

Six items from the personal collection of Hollywood press agent Jack Diamond, including: a TLS from Harry Truman, expressing happiness about the elect

Scarce and unusually-detailed AMQS on an off-white 8.25 x 7 musically-lined sheet. Headed at the top by Salter, “Frankenstein Meets the Wolfman, Music

Manuscript 6.25 x 3.75 pass issued to Gable while attending Officer Candidate School in the Army, with Gable writing prior to leaving “O/C Gable C., 9

Vintage pencil signature and inscription, “To Betty, Best wishes always, Clark Gable,” on a light green 6 x 4.25 album page. In fine condition.

Nice fountain pen signature, “Vivien Leigh,” on a white 4.25 x 2.5 sheet. In fine condition.

DS, one page, 8 x 10, January 16, 1946. RKO Radio Pictures informs Grant that “we desire to use a ‘double’ for you in connection with a ‘matte shot’ w

Two photos: a 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo of James Stewart in his earlier years, signed in blue felt tip; and a vintage 3.5 x 5.5 photo of an illustratio

Outstanding display of two items: a scarce vintage matte-finish 4.25 x 6 portrait of the actress in her early years, signed in fountain pen with her g

DS signed “James M. Henson,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 8.5 x 11, November 11, 1975. Agreement between ASCAP and Henson granting the society

Choice vintage fountain pen signature, “Audrey Hepburn,” on an off-white 4.25 x 3 card neatly affixed to a 7.25 x 4.5 card bearing collector’s notatio

Vintage glossy 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo of Hepburn as she appeared in the 1959 MGM film Green Mansions, signed and inscribed in blue ink, “To Wolfgang

Pearl-finish 9.25 x 7.25 photo of Hepburn from the 1967 film Wait Until Dark, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Paul, Good luck, Audrey Hepb