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

Eminent Viennese composer (1825–1899), known as the ‘Waltz King,’ best known for such all-time favorites as ‘The Beautiful Blue Danube’ and the ‘Emper

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-

Original 4 x 6 cabinet photo of Strauss II in a large overcoat by V. Angerer of Vienna, inscribed in fountain pen, in German to famous operetta sopran

Excellent AMQS on the reverse of one of his personal 4 x 2.5 calling cards. Strauss pens three bars from ‘Waldmeister,’ adding the title at the top an

Three items: ink signature, “Jascha Heifetz, March 17, 1918,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2.5 card; program sheet for a Fritz Kreisler concert, 6 x 9.25, si

Rare and desirable ALS in French, signed “P. Tchaikovsky,” one page, 4.5 x 5.75, February 25, 1889. Letter to “Mon cher ami Paul,” [‘My dear friend Pa

Large AMQS on an off-white 8.75 x 8 sheet. Stravinsky pens five bars of music from his theatrical work, ‘L’Histoire du Soldat’ [The Soldier’s Tale], i

Vintage ballpoint signatures “John Lennon,” on a light green 4.75 x 4 album page, and vintage ballpoint signatures, “George Harrison,” and “Paul McCar

Original vintage oversized B.O.A.C.—Cunard in-flight menu for the “Beatles Bahamas Special” London to New York flight in February of 1965. The four-pa

Exceptional and early vintage ballpoint signatures, “John Lennon,” “George Harrison,” “Ringo Starr,” and “Paul McCartney,” on an off-white album page.

Vintage circa early 1963 ballpoint signatures of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr on an off-white 4.5 x 5.75 album page b

Very rare With the Beatles album beautifully signed on the back cover in blue fountain pen by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo

Incredibly scarce first issue 1962 Beatles Parlophone promotional card, 3.5 x 5.75, featuring a Dezo Hoffman portrait of the band posing with their in

Rare vintage 5.25 x 3.5 promo card photo of the Beatles, with Pete Best as the drummer, taken in March of 1962, signed and inscribed on the reverse in

Apple Records, Inc. business check, 8 x 3.5, filled out in another hand and signed by Harrison, “George Harrison,” payable to Fabrica for £9-15...

Vintage ballpoint signature, “Beatles, George Harrison, xxx,” on a yellow 4 x 3.75 album page bearing a collector’s notation at the bottom. In fine co

Vintage 6 x 7.75 Valex cardstock composite photo of each band member on stage, signed and inscribed in red ink, “Margaret, with love, John Lennon.” Th

Glossy 10 x 8 photo of McCartney with former Beatles chauffeur Alf Bicknell, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Alf, with love from an old ma

Circa early 1980s glossy 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo, signed and inscribed in black ballpoint, “To Danny, Ringo Starr.” In fine condition, with a

Colorful limited edition 10.25-inch Gartlan artist proof plate, limited issue of 250, signed in silver ink by Starr, “Ringo,” and gold ink by the arti

Exceptional vintage AMQS on an off-white 5 x 3 card, signed at the bottom in black ink, “Leonard Bernstein, Dec. 1963.” Bernstein pens the three-note

Two original pencil sketches: one of noted producer, songwriter, and Faberge founder George Barrie on a 9 x 12 sheet of off-white cardstock, signed in

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Berlin seated at a piano, signed in fountain pen. In fine condition, with a few scattered light creases.

Felt tip signature on an off-white 7.25 x 10.5 sheet of Wynn, Las Vegas, stationery. In very fine condition. Consignor notes signature was obtained in

Sunburst-bodied Epiphone ‘Les Paul-style’ electric guitar, signed on the white pearloid pickguard in black felt tip. In fine condition. Accompanied by

Sheet music to ‘Walkin’ After Midnight,’ 9 x 12, five pages, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint on the front cover to the writer of the song’s mus

Signed book: Eric Clapton: The Autobiography. Limited first edition of 1,000 copies (this copy No. 944). London: Century, 2007. Hardcover with slipcas

Final page of one of Cochran’s handwritten homework assignments circa 1953, one page, lightly-lined, 8.5 x 11, signed at the top, “H. W. #3, Eddie Coc

Partly-printed DS, one page both sides, 8.5 x 11, May 6, 1960. Darin’s application for admission to the Friars Club of California as a non-resident me

Very early vintage sepia matte-finish 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo, signed and inscribed in green fountain pen, “To Mel, Best wishes, Duke Ellingto

Glossy 10 x 8 Columbia Records publicity photo of Davis posing on stage with his trumpet, signed in silver ink. Some scattered creases and surface imp

Choice personal check, 6.5 x 2.75, filled out in another hand and boldly signed by Gershwin, payable to The Sun for $5.60, May 20, 1932. In fine condi

Vintage 9 x 4.5 magazine photo of the band posing in an alley, signed in red felt tip by Paul Kossoff, Paul Rodgers, and Simon Kirke; and a ballpoint

Very rare limited edition facsimile copy of the original manuscript for ‘Hi-Ho!,’ softcover in slipcase, 10 x 12.25, eight pages, with a personal chec

Signed book: Of Thee I Sing. First edition. NY: Alfred A. Knopf, 1932. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.5 x 7.75, 214 pages. Signed and inscribed on the

TLS, one page, lightly-lined, 8 x 10.25, June 7, 1946. Letter to Asch Studios regarding a folk festival called the Hoot. In part: “The Daily Worker is

Vintage ballpoint signatures of George Harrison, Eric Clapton, Jeff Lynne, and Elton John on two yellow 4.75 x 3.75 album pages bearing collector’s no

Distinguished, Academy Award–winning American composer and conductor (1911–1975) who, over the course of four decades, earned a place among the most i

Scarce vintage 3.5 x 5.75 Coral Records promotional postcard photo of The Crickets, signed in black ballpoint by Buddy Holly and in blue ballpoint by

Father and manager of the Jacksons. Joe Jackson Management business check, 8.25 x 3, filled out in type and signed by Jackson, “Joseph Jackson,” payab

Original ballpoint sketch of Elvis on an off-white 9 x 12.5 sheet, signed at the bottom, “Michael Jackson,” and initialed, “MJ.” In fine condition, wi

Color glossy 10.75 x 14 photo of Jackson in a leather jacket adorned with large badges, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. Accompanied by a

Color 21 x 31 poster of an illustration showing Jackson in his Thriller outfit with a werewolf behind him, signed in blue felt tip, “Love, Michael Jac

Original blue crayon sketch of Mickey Mouse wearing a crystal glove on a lined 8.25 x 11 sheet, signed at the bottom, “Michael.” In fine condition, wi

Gold and platinum sales award consisting of three gold 45 rpm discs for ‘Billie Jean,’ ‘Beat It,’ and ‘The Girl Is Mine,’ and a platinum disc of Thril

DS, signed “Jerome D. Kern,” one page, 8.5 x 11, December 30, 1931. Kern grants T. B. Harms Co. the publication, mechanical instrument, and performing

Handwritten working lyrics, in pencil, to ‘At Long Last Love,’ for the 1938 musical You Never Know, written on the reverse of an 8.25 x 10.25 off-whit

DS, signed in pencil “Charles Mingus, Jr,” one page, 8.5 x 11, July 27, 1945. In full: “I, Charles Mingus, hereby promise to pay in to the office of M

Personal check, 6 x 2.5, filled out and signed by Madonna, “Madonna Ciccone,” payable to Dalia Bernadino for $65.00, April 8, 1988. Memo line reads, “

Important American composer and lyricist (1891–1964) best known for his urbane, witty lyrics and sinuous music. Vintage pearl-finish 8 x 10 Hal Phyfe