RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document, and Autograph Auction

Hand-addressed and signed envelope, 6.75 x 4.5, filled out in Callas’s hand to “Mrs Lina Emery, 44 Port St., London, S. W. I,” and signed on the rever

Original vintage ink caricature sketch of Plancon, drawn by Caruso on an off-white 6.5 x 4 album page, and initialed “EC,” next to the sketch, and sig

Vintage 5.5 x 10.25 oversized real postcard photo of Caruso as the Duke of Mantua in '’Rigoletto,’ signed in fountain pen. In fine condition, wi...

Vintage matte-finish 5.75 x 9 portrait of Caruso by Herman Mishkin of New York, boldly signed and inscribed in black ink, “To Miss Ruth Donnelly, Sinc

ALS, one page, 7.75 x 9.75, July 7, 1920. Letter to “Mr. Davies.” In part: “Thank you, once more, for your kindness to all the members of my family. E

ALS in Italian, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.75 x 6.75, Conrad Uhl’s Hotel Bristol letterhead, Berlin, October 26, 1908. Letter to his lawyer,

Vintage spiral-bound autograph album, 6.25 x 4.5, signed inside primarily in fountain pen (a few in pencil) by approximately 46 musicians, nearly all

Untranslated manuscript DS, one page, 6 x 4, a conclusion of a protocol about a debate signed at the conclusion by Bedrich Smetana and Antonin Dvorak

Five untranslated ALSs, various lengths and languages. Letters are from: Henri Berton, July 1881, writing that he has finished his opera and is planni

Four untranslated ALSs, various lengths. Letters are from: Franz Abt, September 18, 1891, about his song ‘Das Paradies der Kindheit’; Eugen d’Albert;

Italian composer of modernist tendencies (1883–1947) perhaps best known for his retrospective works, ‘Scarlattiana’ and ‘Paganiniani.’ AMQS on an off-

Beautifully penned ALS in Italian, signed, “Michele Glinka” (the Italian version of ‘Mikhail’), to Isidoro Cambiasi, December 6 [1832], one page, 4.75

Esteemed Czech composer (1841–1904) of orchestral and chamber music, best known for his Symphony No. 9, ‘From the New World.’ Rare AMQS on an off-whit

Scottish-born German composer (1864–1932) of operas and much orchestral and piano music. Vintage 3.25 x 5.25 British postcard photo, signed vertically

French composer (1818–1893) known for his opera, Faust, and for his composition of ‘Ave Marie.’ ANS in French, signed “Ch. Gounod,” on one of his 4 x

Rare AMQS on an off-white 3 x 4.75 card, Grieg pens two measures from his ‘Violin Sonata No. 1 in F Major, Op. 8,’ signed at the bottom, “Edvard Grieg

Composer (1859–1924) best known for such popular operettas as Babes in Toyland and Naughty Marietta. Vintage matte-finish 10 x 12 portrait of Herbert

Popular Austrian composer (1870–1948) of ‘light’ classical music, best known for his operetta, ‘The Merry Widow.’ Vintage matte-finish 3.25 x 5.5 phot

ALS in French, signed “Meyerbeer,” one page, 5.25 x 8.25, no date. Letter asking for an appointment with the painter Camille Roqueplan. In fine condit

French composer (1842–1912) best known for such operas as ‘Manon,’ ‘Werther,’ and ‘Thais.’ AMQS on a 3.5 x 5.5 picture postcard with an image of Miles

Two letters, each in French, each signed “J. Massenet”: ALS, April 16, 1882, to a fellow composer. “I regret that the orchestral score of the Prelude

Twenty-three photos of various finishes, ranging in size from 4.75 x 6.75 to 8 x 10, each signed in ink by the opera singer pictured. Many are inscrib

Italian composer (1858–1924) who earned a central place in the operatic pantheon with such repertoire staples as ‘La boheme,’ ‘Madama Butterfly,’ and

Program for the Philadelphia Orchestra, December 1961, 6 x 9, 31 pages, signed on the inside program page in blue ballpoint by Ormandy and Cliburn. Mi

Distinguished French operatic bass (1851–1914) considered one of the most acclaimed singers active during the 1880s, 1890s, and early 1900s—a period o

Russian pianist and composer (1829–1894) acclaimed as one of the foremost keyboard artists of all time. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by J. Ganz o

Collection of eight items: vintage 3.5 x 5.5 photo of Alessandro Bonci, signed and inscribed in fountain pen and dated 1912, and affixed to a slightly

Four items: three vintage photos, various sizes and finishes, signed in fountain pen by the singer pictured: Beniamino Gigli (ins) as des Grieux in ‘M

Austrian composer whose uncles were Johann Strauss II and Josef Strauss, and whose grandfather was Johann Strauss I. Vintage 3.25 x 5.25 postcard phot

ALS in French, signed “I. Stravinsky,” one page both sides, 8 x 10.5, April 12, 1938. Letter written from the RMS Aquitania to Mr. Dushkin (Samuel Dus

Program from Stravinsky’s performance with the Boston Symphony Orchestra at the Metropolitan Theatre in Providence, on November 28, 1939, 5.5 x 8.5, 2

French composer of light operas (1811–1896). ALS in French, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 8, Paris, October 26, 1858. Untranslated letter

Unsigned hand-addressed envelope, 4.75 x 3.5, addressed by Verdi to “Exc. Mr. Galimberti, Locanda Maggiore, Montecatini, Val di Nievole.” Envelope is

An incredibly rare invitation extended to a young woman to appear on the July 11, 1964, ABC Television show Lucky Stars Summer Spin, one page, 7.75 x

ALS signed “George xxx,” on a 6 x 6 Dark Horse photo postcard, no date, but circa 1974-75. Letter to American guitarist Jesse Ed Davis. In full: “Its

Vintage glossy 5.25 x 3.5 deckle-edge Top Star promo card photo, signed on the reverse in blue ballpoint by John Lennon and in black ballpoint by Geor

Clipped newspaper article from the June 6, 1991, Cornish Guardian, 8.5 x 17.5, featuring an image of McCartney performing, signed on the image in blac

Apple Records, Inc. business check, 8 x 3.5, filled out in another hand and signed by Harrison, payable to Fabrica for £9-15, March 22, 1971. E...

Abbey Road album (modern pressing) signed on the front cover in black felt tip. Mild album impression to cover, some light contrast to end portion of

Vintage ballpoint signature, “Paul McCartney,” on an off-white 4.25 x 2.75 album page, with a lock of McCartney’s hair (contained inside plastic), tap

Birthday card featuring a wine glass on the front, 6.25 x 6.25 closed, signed inside in black ink, “Have a great one! Paul, x,” along with a small hea

Striking vintage glossy 8 x 10 three-quarter length 20th Century Fox publicity photo of Berlin, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “For Louis Morri

TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, July 1, 1953. Letter to Dr. Alfred Charles Levy. In full: “I have been in California for the past thr

ALS in pencil, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, no date, circa February 1942. Letter to Dick Hyman. In part: “Just got your letter regardin

Bolan pens partial lyrics to the song ‘Funky Childhood,’ one page, 6 x 9, in full (spelling and grammar retained): “1. for today/ ancient building/ cl

Decca Records 45 rpm single of ‘She’s Got You/Strange,’ record number 31354m, signed on the label in blue ballpoint by Cline. In fine condition, with

Vintage felt tip signature, “Jimi Hendrix,” on an off-white 4.25 x 2 album page. Nicely quadruple-matted and framed with two photos of Hendrix to an o

Led Zeppelin II album signed and inscribed on the front cover in blue ballpoint, “Best wishes Sharman, Robert Plant,” and “John Bonham.” Scattered lig

Score to Chansons du Carnaval de Londres. Paris: Editions Salabert, 1950. Softcover, 9.75 x 12.5, 44 pages. Signed on the title page in blue ballpoint

Vintage ballpoint signature and inscription on an off-white 3.5 x 2.25 card. Mounted and framed to an overall size of 7.75 x 5.75. In very good condit