RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document, and Autograph Auction

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