RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document and Autograph Auction

Extraordinarily important autograph sketchleaf for Beethoven’s Missa Solemnis, one page both sides, 11 x 9.5, no date, but circa 1820–21. In ink and p

French opera composer often called ‘the French Mozart’ (1775–1834). Boldly penned ALS in French, signed “Boieldieu,” one page, 5 x 8, June 13, 1831. U

Italian composer and librettist (1842–1918) best known for the opera Mefistofele. Untranslated ALS in Italian, one page, 5 x 8, July 14, no year. In

Vintage glossy 7 x 9.25 photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To dear little Dawn Maroe Slawter, with best wishes, Maria Meneghini Callas 1958

Vintage 3.25 x 5.25 postcard photo of Caruso in costume as Radames in ‘Aida,’ signed vertically in fountain pen, “With many thanks, Enrico Caruso.” A

Collection of five untranslated ALSs, all one page, various sizes and dates. Letters are written by: Gabriel Faure, Ernest Guiraud, Vincent d’Indy (fi

French Romantic composer and pianist (1841–1894). ALS in French, signed “Chabrier,” one page, 5 x 8, August 22, 1881. Chabrier recommends the violin p

Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Farrar seated in an ornate chair, signed in black ink, “In remembrance of Geraldine Farrar, Boston 1908.” Publish

Crisp AMQS on an off-white 3.5 x 4.25 card. Friml pens three bars from his popular Broadway musical, titling it below, “Indian Love Call.” In fine con

Vintage glossy 10 x 8 photo of Friml playing the piano, signed and inscribed in white ink, “To Rachel Waickwicz, Rudolf Friml, Hollywood, Cal., March