RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document, and Autograph Auction

TLS signed “Rube,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, November 28, 1935. Letter to a H. N. Swanson. In part: “I am a little ashamed of my beh

Color 24 x 18 print of Daffy Duck playing leap frog, issued for the benefit of the Samuel Goldwyn Foundation Children's Center of the Motion Pic...

Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of some of Lee’s Marvel characters, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a PSA/DNA label affixed to the lower r

Color satin-finish 16 x 20 photo of Iron Man, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with a PSA/DNA label affixed to the lower right (certificate

Four original hand-inked single-panel Willy ’N Ethel comics on a 22 x 14 off-white sheet of artist’s cardstock. The last panel is signed in black ink,

Original hand-inked nine-panel Gasoline Alley comic strip, dated June 23, 1991, on an off-white 23 x 15.5 sheet of artist’s cardstock. Strip is signed

French composer (1803–1856) best-known for his famous ballet ‘Giselle.’ ALS in French, signed “Ad. Adam,” one page, 4 x 5.25, personal letterhead, Oct

Glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo of the pianist in a tuxedo and overcoat, signed vertically in blue felt tip, “Claudio Arrau, N.Y. 1989.” In fine conditi

Composer (1887–1979) who studied at the Paris Conservatoire, where she won several prizes; she went on to write many vocal and instrumental works, win

French opera composer often called ‘the French Mozart’ (1775–1834). Untranslated ALS in French, signed “Boieldieu,” one page, 5 x 8, no date. In very

Important Italian composer, pianist, and conductor (1866–1924) best known for his complex contrapuntal keyboard works. Vintage pencil signature, “Ferr

Vintage matte-finish 7 x 9 Mishkin photo of the singer in his greatest role as Boris Godonov, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, in French. A few c

Famed German composer (1833–1897) whose works in the classical spirit, written in the midst of the Romantic era, take a place among the most enduring

Vintage 5.5 x 3.5 postcard photo, with three images of Caruso, two in the characters from Marta and Rigoletto, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, i

Collection of nine items consisting of signatures and a TLS, each signed by a different composer or signer. Signers are: Jascha Heifitz, Leopold Stoko

Original vintage signed self-portrait fountain pen sketch of the tenor in a profile head-and-shoulders pose with a large collar on a 5.5 x 3.5 French

Collection of 10 signed photos, various sizes and finishes, each signed in ink or felt tip by the classical music artist pictured. Signers are: Rafael

Six items, consisting of a letter, AMQS, signature, two photos, and a check, each signed by a prominent composer or conductor. Signers are: Alfred Gru

Vintage ink signatures of nine conductors and signers on both sides of two off-white 5 x 7 album pages. Signers include: conductors Bruno Walter, Vict

Ink signatures of composers Maurice Ravel and Hans Pfitzner, soprano Margit Bokol, Wagnerian baritone Rudolf Bockelmann, and tenors Fritz Schrodter an

Franco-Swiss pianist and conductor (1877–1962). He is one of the most renowned 20th-century classical musicians, known for his Romantic period piano w

Vintage pearl-finish 9.5 x 11.75 head-and-shoulders portrait of Gigli, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Rosabelle C. Edelman, With my best wi

Vintage glossy 7.5 x 9.5 half-length photo of Farrar admiring her long pearl necklace, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Eduard Vesper, very s

Collection of more than 1,000 original drawings of classical artists by “Georges” (né George Krishizki), each of the drawings also signed by th...

Autograph musical manuscript in pencil, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 9.75 x 13.25, signed in the upper right, “Furtwangler,” and dated 1897. Fu

Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 Mishkin photo, signed in the lower border in fountain pen, “Sincerely, George Gershwin.” Some mild rippling along right ed

Vintage glossy 7 x 9.25 photo of Giulini conducting a rehearsal, inscribed in blue ballpoint, in Italian, and signed “C. M. Giulini 7-5-1985.” Some sc

Polish composer of classical music (1933–2010). Color satin-finish 4 x 6 photo, signed in the lower border in black felt tip, “H. M. Gorecki, Katowice

Hungarian Romantic era composer and pianist (1811–1886) whose prowess at the keyboard earned him a cachet as perhaps the greatest virtuoso in the hist

Well-regarded Australian-born pianist, conductor, and composer (1882–1961) best known for his folk settings and colorful experimental works. Dignified

Important Norwegian composer and pianist (1843–1907) whose works, often with a strong nationalistic flavor, include such repertory staples as the ‘Pia

Russian-British concert pianist (1879–1960). AMQS on an off-white 3.5 x 4.5 card. Hambourg pens two bars from one of his works in B-flat minor, boldly

Popular Austrian composer (1870–1948) of ‘light’ classical music, best known for his operetta, ‘The Merry Widow.’ AMQS on an off-white 3.5 x 4 card. L

Polish composer and conductor (1913–1994) considered to be one of the major European composers of the 20th century. Glossy 5 x 7 photo of Lutoslawski

Legendary mezzo-soprano (1808–1836) who was one of the most famous opera singers of the 19th century. She passed away at age 28 from injuries sustaine

ANS in French, signed “M. Massenet,” on one of his 4 x 2.25 personal calling cards, no date but circa 1903–04. Short 12-word untranslated note. In fin

Glossy 10 x 8 photo of the violinist performing, signed and inscribed in gold ink, “To Bootsie Kaat, best wishes, Yehudi Menuhin 1989.” Scattered crea

ALS in German, signed “Meyerbeer,” one page, 5.25 x 8, no date. Letter to Mr. Brandor. In full (translated): “You would much oblige me, if you could s

Two items: a vintage glossy 8 x 9.75 photo of Alexander Brailowsky at his piano, signed and inscribed in ink, “To Benno, in friendship, A. Brailowsky,

Polish composer and conductor (b. 1933) considered to be Poland's greatest living composer. Two items: AMQS on an off-white 8.5 x 11 sheet, with...

Crisply penned AMQS on a 5.25 x 3.25 off-white card. Prokofiev pens two bars from his ‘5th Concerto,’ signed underneath, “5th Concerto, Sergei Prokofi

Vintage ink signatures of people involved in the festivals (one on an affixed slip) on two off-white 5 x 7 album pages. One page is signed by director

Distinguished pianist and composer (1873–1943) who takes a place among the last great figures of the Russian romantic school. Choice vintage matte-fin

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

Polish-American classical pianist (1887–1982) considered by many the greatest Chopin interpreter of his time. Early vintage matte-finish 3.25 x 5.25 p

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

Impressive and exceedingly scarce collection of ten AMQSs on a single off-white 8 x 9 sheet bearing a pen and ink sketch of Alexander Glazunov (signed

Highly regarded Austrian pianist (1882–1951) renowned especially for his interpretations of Beethoven and Schubert. Bold vintage ink signature, “Artur

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

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