RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document and Autograph Auction

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Headquartered in Amherst, NH, RR Auction is globally recognized as the trusted source for authentic autographed memorabilia and rare signed documents. Since its inception in 1976, the firm has published over 360 consecutive monthly autograph catalogs, which are distributed internationally. The firm recently auctioned the autographed photo of Albert Einstein with his tongue wagging for a record $74,340 and the check astronaut Neil Armstrong signed the day he left for the moon for $27,350.
ALS - Autograph Letter Signed
ANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
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Karl Thomas Mozart875 - Karl Thomas Mozart
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Second son of Wolfgang Mozart (1784–1858). ADS in Italian, signed “Carlo Mozart,” one page, 5.25 x 3, February 24, 1837. Receipt in which he confirms
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Estimate : 4,500.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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Wolfgang Amadeus and Maria Anna Mozart876 - Wolfgang Amadeus and Maria Anna Mozart
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A profoundly influential composer, the prodigious Wolfgang Amadeus (1756–1791) has become practically synonymous with the classical genre; his older s
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Estimate : 65,000.00 - 75,000.00
 
 
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Carl Orff877 - Carl Orff
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German composer (1895–1982) best known for his oratorio ‘Carmina Burana.’ Glossy 4 x 5.75 postcard photo, signed in the lower border in black felt tip
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Ezio Pinza878 - Ezio Pinza
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Vintage matte-finish 7.25 x 9 photo of Pinza joyfully rocking out on a lute-type instrument, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Barbara Ann, Co
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Edouard de Reszke879 - Edouard de Reszke
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Polish bass (1853–1917) who was one of the most celebrated singers in Europe and America in the late-Victorian era. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Gioacchino Rossini880 - Gioacchino Rossini
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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
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Marcella Sembrich881 - Marcella Sembrich
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Polish soprano (1858–1935) who enjoyed a lengthy career at the New York Metropolitan Opera. Original cabinet photo of Sembrich trimmed to 4 x 5.25, si
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Ferdinand Ries882 - Ferdinand Ries
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German composer (1784–1838) who was a friend and pupil of Beethoven, considered one of his closest associates. Untranslated ALS in German, three pages
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Arthur Rubinstein883 - Arthur Rubinstein
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ALS, one page, 8 x 10.5, 22 Square du Bois de Boulogne letterhead, July 22, 1962. Letter to Mr. Lichter in response to the question, “What is your vie
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Arnold Schoenberg884 - Arnold Schoenberg
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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
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Estimate : 1,600.00 - 1,800.00
 
 
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Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov885 - Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
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Eminent Russian composer (1844–1908) best known for such brilliantly orchestrated works as Scheherazade and for operatic staples like ‘Sadko,’ ‘The Ta
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Estimate : 7,500.00 - 8,500.00
 
 
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John Philip Sousa886 - John Philip Sousa
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Highly desirable AMQS on an off-white 5 x 3 lined card, signed in black ink, “John Philip Sousa, Dec. 10th 1927.” Sousa pens five bars of the patrioti
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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John Philip Sousa887 - John Philip Sousa
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Precise ink signature, “John Philip Sousa,” on an off-white slip. Matted and framed with a color print bearing a postage stamp honoring Sousa, and a s
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Johann Strauss888 - Johann Strauss
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Original 2.25 x 3.5 carte-de-visite head-and-shoulders photo by Kunst-Verlag of Vienna, signed under the image in black ink by Strauss, adding a three
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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Richard Strauss889 - Richard Strauss
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German composer (1864–1949) whose colorful symphonic poems and operas earned him a place among the most important figures in late-19th and early 20th-
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Edgard Varese890 - Edgard Varese
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Innovative French-born American composer (1883–1965) who invented the term ‘organized sound.’ ANS signed “Varese,” one page, 5.5 x 8.5, no date. Brief
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Giuseppe Verdi891 - Giuseppe Verdi
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Italian composer (1813–1901) who was one of the most influential figures in the history of opera. AMQS on an off-white 8.25 x 5.25 sheet. Verdi pens 1
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Estimate : 10,000.00 - 12,000.00
 
 
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AC/DC892 - AC/DC
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Highway to Hell album signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint, “Bon AC/DC,” “Angus Young AC/DC,” “Malcolm,” “Phil AC/DC,” and “Cliff Williams AC/D
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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Beatles893 - Beatles
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Fantastic ballpoint signatures and inscription, “To Joan, love from the Beatles, George Harrison xxxx,” “Ringo Starr xx,” “John Lennon xxx,” and “Paul
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
 
 
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Beatles894 - Beatles
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Itinerary for Halle Orchestra’s series of concerts which took place in Buenos Aires, Argentina, between June 27 and July 3, 1966, one page, 8 x 13, bo
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Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
 
 
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Beatles895 - Beatles
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Incredibly rare U.K. Parlophone Records first issue mono Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band album, beautifully signed on the full-color gatefold in
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Estimate : 150,000.00 - 200,000.00
 
 
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Beatles896 - Beatles
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Vintage ballpoint signatures and inscriptions, “Love to Sheila from John Lennon xxx,” “Love to Sheila from Pete Best xxx,” “To Sheila lots of love fro
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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Beatles897 - Beatles
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Magnificent vintage ballpoint signatures, “Paul McCartney,” “John Lennon,” “George Harrison,” and “To Terry, Best wishes from the Beatles, Ringo Starr
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Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
 
 
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Beatles898 - Beatles
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Color vintage 10 x 7.25 magazine photo of the band performing, taken from Boyfriend magazine, signed in blue ballpoint, “Love, Paul McCartney xxxx,” “
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Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
 
 
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Beatles899 - Beatles
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Vintage ballpoint signatures, “Beatles, Paul McCartney,” “George Harrison,” and “Ringo Starr,” on an off-white sheet; and a ballpoint signature, “John
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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Beatles: George Harrison900 - Beatles: George Harrison
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ANS signed “George,” one page, 8.25 x 3.5, circa 1980s. Note for one of his gardeners at Friar Park, George Robb. In full: “GEORGE. The work you did o
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Beatles: George Harrison901 - Beatles: George Harrison
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Signed book: Live in Japan. Limited edition of 3500 copies (this being No. 1555). England: Genesis Publications, 1993. Hardcover with slipcase, 10 x 1
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Beatles: Lennon and Harrison902 - Beatles: Lennon and Harrison
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Exceptionally bold vintage ballpoint signatures and inscriptions, “To Lesley love from George Harrison xxx,” and “Love to Leslie from John Lennon xxx,
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Beatles: Lennon and Harrison903 - Beatles: Lennon and Harrison
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Vintage color 6 x 4 postcard of the British Rail Car Carrier S. S. Maid of Kent, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint on the correspondence side, “T
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Estimate : 2,400.00 - 2,600.00
 
 
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Beatles: Lennon and McCartney904 - Beatles: Lennon and McCartney
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Two original sketches, both done by an admirer who has signed both of the works as well as adding the names of each subject, on individual off-white 9
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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Beatles: John Lennon905 - Beatles: John Lennon
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Limited edition 29.75 x 23 lithograph entitled ‘Erotic No. 3,’ from the Bag One series, numbered 211/300, signed in the lower right corner in pencil,
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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Beatles: John Lennon906 - Beatles: John Lennon
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Signed book: In His Own Write. Later printing. London: Jonathan Cape, 1964. Hardcover, 5.5 x 7, 78 pages. Signed and inscribed on the first free end p
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Estimate : 6,500.00 - 7,500.00
 
 
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Beatles: John Lennon907 - Beatles: John Lennon
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Rare Maclen (Music) Ltd. business check, 8 x 4, filled out in another hand and signed by Lennon, payable to Audiotek for £156-15-0, July 7, 197...
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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Beatles: John Lennon908 - Beatles: John Lennon
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Original signed ballpoint self-portrait caricature on an off-white 3.5 x 2 card, signed “Love, John Lennon 76.” Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/DNA auth
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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Beatles: Paul McCartney909 - Beatles: Paul McCartney
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All the Best! album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip. Mild ‘ring of wear’ to front cover, as well as some light edge wear and creases, other
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Beatles: Paul McCartney910 - Beatles: Paul McCartney
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The Beatles Book magazine issue from May 1982, 6 x 8.25, 31 pages, signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint by McCartney. In fine condition. Accomp
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Beatles: Paul McCartney911 - Beatles: Paul McCartney
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Rubber Soul album signed on the front cover in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a couple trivial creases and a surface impression along the lef
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Beatles: Paul McCartney912 - Beatles: Paul McCartney
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Signed book: Paintings. First edition. Boston: Little, Brown and Company, 2000. Hardcover with dustjacket, 10.25 x 12.75, 146 pages. Signed on the hal
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Beatles: Paul McCartney913 - Beatles: Paul McCartney
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Circular Ritzenhoff beer coaster, 4.25? in diameter, designed by Poonam Choudhry, signed on the bottom in black felt tip, “All the best, Paul McCartne
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Beatles: Paul and Linda McCartney914 - Beatles: Paul and Linda McCartney
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Anfield Review program for the 1985 European Cup quarterfinal match between Liverpool and FK Austria Memphis, 6.5 x 9.5, 23 pages, signed and inscribe
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Beatles: Ringo Starr915 - Beatles: Ringo Starr
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Limited edition artist’s proof Gartlan figurine of Starr in the famous Abbey Road pose. The 9.75? high figurine rests on a stand that looks like a por
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Beatles: Ringo Starr916 - Beatles: Ringo Starr
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A pair of limited edition Timberland Earthkeeper 6? leather and colorful fabric side-zip boots, numbered 28/75, one of 75 pairs signed by Starr for th
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Beatles: Ringo Starr917 - Beatles: Ringo Starr
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Color limited edition 21 x 17 print entitled ‘New Too OK,’ numbered 25/100, signed in the lower border in green felt tip, “Ringo ’05.” In fine conditi
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Beatles: Ringo Starr918 - Beatles: Ringo Starr
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Color limited edition 21 x 17 print entitled ‘Krazee 101,’ numbered 47/100, signed in the lower border in black felt tip, “Ringo ’05.” In fine conditi
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Leonard Bernstein919 - Leonard Bernstein
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Scarce vintage matte-finish 11 x 14 portrait of Bernstein looking to his left, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “For Bill Wiemann, with affection
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Tim Buckley920 - Tim Buckley
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Folk musician (1947–1975) who died of a heroin overdose at the age of 28. DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, August 4, 1967. Agreement between Buckley and Jim Sa
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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The Carpenters921 - The Carpenters
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Glossy 8 x 10 photo of The Carpenters, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Keith, Best always! Richard Carpenter, 5/7/82” and “Karen.” In fine
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Eric Clapton922 - Eric Clapton
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The Best of Eric Clapton album signed on the front cover in black ballpoint, “Eric Clapton ’93.” In fine condition, with a couple scattered light edge
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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The Carpenters923 - The Carpenters
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The Singles 1969–1973 album signed and inscribed in black felt tip on the inside gatefold, “To Terry, Thanks! ‘Carpenters’ Karen,” and “& Richar...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Chicago924 - Chicago
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Vintage circa 1970s birthday card featuring an image of a frolicking woman on the front, 5.75 x 8.5, signed inside in ink by Terry Kath, Peter Cetera,
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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