RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document and Autograph Auction

Crisp and precise ink signature, “Carl Sandburg,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. In fine condition. Accompanied by an original pencil sketch of a caricat

French dramatist (1831–1908) who wrote several plays that were made into popular 19th-century operas such as La Tosca. Untranslated ALS in French, sig

Highly popular photographer (1821–1896), renowned for his portraits of the stars of late-19th-century American theater. Bold ink signature, “Yours tru

Printed sketch of Cat in the Hat on an off-white 5.5 x 8.5 sheet, inscribed in black felt tip, “With best wishes to LaVerne Decker,” and signed in red

TLS, one page, 6.25 x 10, Mickey Spillane Productions letterhead, March 3, 1556. Letter to Ken Browne. In part: “Please excuse the time lapse since yo

Ink signature, “Very truly yours, H. B. Stowe, June 26, 1877,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2 card. In fine condition, with some mild toning to card.

Bank check, 7.25 x 3.25, filled out in another hand and signed by Tennyson, “A. Tennyson,” payable to Hallam Tennyson for £27.6.2, April 25, 18...

ALS signed “Alice,” two onionskin pages, 5.25 x 8, October 18, 1959. Letter to Saul Mauraker. In part: “It is you—not I—who are sweet and wonderful—yo

Stunning color print of a topless Vargas Girl on a 15 x 11 book page, with the caption reading, “That’s what I call starting off the New Year with a b

Ballpoint signature and inscription, “Best wishes to ‘John’ Alberto Vargas,” on a light brown 4 x 2.5 slip. In fine condition, with a horizontal creas

Signed book: Player Piano. Later printing. NY: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1952. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.75 x 8.25, 295 pages. Signed vertica...

Color postcard of Warhol’s 1963 portrait of Elizabeth Taylor entitled ‘Liz,’ 3.75 x 5, signed in the lower border in thick black felt tip. Attractivel

Signed book: Popism: The Warhol ’60s. First edition, later printing. NY: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1980. Hardcover, 6.25 x 9.5, 310 pages. Signed on

Glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo of Warhol’s work of Richard Nixon, signed vertically in black felt tip. Scattered light creases and surface marks, and s

American Quaker poet and abolitionist (1807–1892). Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite bust portrait of Whittier, signed at the bottom of the image in bl

Personal check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Williams, payable to New Orleans Athletic Club for $251.14, September 25, 1978. In fine conditio

Cartoonist (1912–1983) best known as the creator of the Kerry Drake comic. TLS signed “A,” one page both sides, 5.75 x 8, personal letterhead, April 8

Color 10.5 x 8 paperstock photo of Scrooge McDuck walking past a forlorn-looking Santa, signed in blue felt tip. Barks’s signature fairly light, but s

Color limited edition 14 x 11.5 print entitled ‘Help! Help! Our Unca Donald is Number Two in a Food Chain,’ numbered 9/300, signed in the lower right

Color 8 x 10 cardstock photo of Blanc surrounded by his characters, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “Eh—what’s up James? ‘Bugs Bunny & G...

Four FDCs, each signed by a cartoonist, with three adding sketches of their most famous character. Signers are: Charles Addams; Hank Ketcham, adding a

DS, signed “Walter E. Disney,” one onionskin page, 8.5 x 13, March 29, 1940. Four days before taking his company public, Disney is named president of

Futurama Comics to Infinity comic book, 6.5 x 10.25, from the 2013 San Diego Comic-Con, signed on the inside front cover in black felt tip, “Matt Groe

Handsome 4.75 x 7 cardstock photo of the brothers at work behind a piano, signed in black felt tip, “Robert B. Sherman, 1996,” and “Richard M. Sherman

Amazing Spider-Man comic book, #386, February 1994, 6.5 x 10, featuring the Vulture on the cover, signed on the front cover in black felt tip. In fine

Cartoon artist (1931–2000) whose best-known work was published in Mad from 1956 to 1988. First three issues of Don Martin magazine from 1994, each sig

Limited edition hand-painted color animation cel of Broom Hilda, 12.5 x 10.5, taped to a pre-printed color background. Signed in black felt tip by Mye

Original signed ink sketch of Snoopy, signed “Schulz,” and Nancy, signed “Jerry Scott,” on a First Day Cover with a cachet honoring the 1988 Love stam

Print, 15.25 x 17.25, of five space-related Peanuts daily comics, signed and inscribed in the lower border in black felt tip, “For Paul Haney with bes

Printed Superman Sunday comic strip, 14.75 x 10.25, clipped from the March 31, 1946, Sunday edition of the Seattle Times, signed in the top border in

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

ALS in German, one page both sides, 7 x 4.5, personal letterhead, February 2, 1921. Untranslated. In fine condition, with overall toning.

Composer and pianist (1822–1890) who drew to him a loyal and devoted circle of pupils and in 1871 won some official recognition as the nominated succe

Italian composer (1867–1948). ALS in Italian, one page, 6.5 x 8.5, March 23, 1929. Brief untranslated letter expressing thanks. In fine condition, wit

Well-regarded Russian composer (1865–1936) best known for his lush orchestral works, including nine symphonies and concerti for various instruments. A

Vintage matte-finish 11 x 14 photo of the famed soprano, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Hon. George Harry Payne, with cordial greetings, Al

French organist and composer (1837–1911). AMQS on an off-white 6 x 3.5 album page. Guilmant pens four bars of music, signing below, “Alex. Guilmant, H

AMQS on an off-white 3.75 x 2.75 card. Herbert pens four bars that he identifies as “from ‘Prince Ananias,’” enthusiastically signed below, “Yours sin

Italian composer (1863–1945) whose 1890 masterpiece ‘Cavalleria Rusticana’ takes a place among the most beloved staples of the operatic repertoire. Vi

Russian music teacher and composer (1859–1920) best known for the Lullaby from his orchestral suite ‘Noure and Anitra.’ ALS in French, signed “Alex. I

Choice AMQS on an off-white 10.5 x 8 musically-lined sheet. Kalivoda pens five bars from one of his works for piano, boldly signing below in German, “

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

A profoundly influential composer, the prodigious Wolfgang Amadeus (1756–1791) has become practically synonymous with the classical genre; his older s

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

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

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

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

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

German composer (1784–1838) who was a friend and pupil of Beethoven, considered one of his closest associates. Untranslated ALS in German, three pages

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

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

Eminent Russian composer (1844–1908) best known for such brilliantly orchestrated works as Scheherazade and for operatic staples like ‘Sadko,’ ‘The Ta

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

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

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

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-

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

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

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

Fantastic ballpoint signatures and inscription, “To Joan, love from the Beatles, George Harrison xxxx,” “Ringo Starr xx,” “John Lennon xxx,” and “Paul

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

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

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

Magnificent vintage ballpoint signatures, “Paul McCartney,” “John Lennon,” “George Harrison,” and “To Terry, Best wishes from the Beatles, Ringo Starr

Color vintage 10 x 7.25 magazine photo of the band performing, taken from Boyfriend magazine, signed in blue ballpoint, “Love, Paul McCartney xxxx,” “

Vintage ballpoint signatures, “Beatles, Paul McCartney,” “George Harrison,” and “Ringo Starr,” on an off-white sheet; and a ballpoint signature, “John

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

Signed book: Live in Japan. Limited edition of 3500 copies (this being No. 1555). England: Genesis Publications, 1993. Hardcover with slipcase, 10 x 1

Exceptionally bold vintage ballpoint signatures and inscriptions, “To Lesley love from George Harrison xxx,” and “Love to Leslie from John Lennon xxx,

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

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

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,

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

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...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Singles 1969–1973 album signed and inscribed in black felt tip on the inside gatefold, “To Terry, Thanks! ‘Carpenters’ Karen,” and “& Richar...

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,