RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document, and Autograph Auction

Italian composer (1858–1924) who earned a central place in the operatic pantheon with such repertoire staples as ‘La boheme,’ ‘Madama Butterfly,’ and

German organist and composer (1839–1901). ALS in German, signed “Jos. Rheinberger,” on a 5.5 x 3.5 portrait postcard of Burg Schwaneck, September 3, 1

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

Collection of three items, each signed in Russian by a composer or singer. Signers are: Leonid Sobinov (inscribed program), Tikhon Khrennikov (inscrib

Distinguished Finnish composer (1865–1957) of Romantic-nationalistic tendencies, best known for his seven completed symphonies and the tone poem Finla

Two envelopes: one early envelope addressed in Sibelius’s hand to a gentleman in “Linz (Deutschordenskirche)”; and a commemorative cover signed in fou

Distinguished Finnish composer (1865–1957) of Romantic-nationalistic tendencies, best known for his seven completed symphonies and the tone poem Finla

Italian opera composer and conductor (1774 -1851), extremely celebrated in his time, though largely forgotten after his death. ALS in French, signed “

Distinguished Czech composer (1824–1884) best known for his colorful symphonic poem The Moldau and the opera The Bartered Bride. DS, one page, 20.75 x

Glossy 6.5 x 8.75 bust portrait of Sousa in his bandleader’s uniform, signed vertically on the left side in fountain pen, “John Philip Sousa, 1908.” A

Prominent African-American composer (1895–1978) whose pioneering Afro-American Symphony (1930) was the first work of its kind. Typed tribute letter, s

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-

AMQS on a gold trimmed 5.25 x 3.25 off-white deckle-edge card. Stravinsky pens a single bar of music, and signs and inscribes, “To H. Keith Thompson,

French composer of light operas (1811–1896). Bold AMQS on an off-white 6.75 x 4.5 sheet, May 1895. Thomas pens seven bars of music and lyrics of a mel

Italian composer (1813–1901) who was one of the most influential figures in the history of opera. ALS in French, signed “G. Verdi,” one page both side

Italian composer (1813–1901) who was one of the most influential figures in the history of opera. Superb 6.75 x 9.75 imperial cabinet photo of Verdi w

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

Flower hologram-style RIAA gold record award presented to Angus Young “to commemorate the sale of more than 500,000 copies of the Atlantic Record…’Blo

A mono black/gold first pressing of the Beatles’ Please Please Me album signed on the back cover in blue ballpoint, “Paul McCartney,” “John Lennon,” “

Vintage ballpoint signatures, “John Lennon,” “Paul McCartney,” “George Harrison, xxx, The Beatles,” and “Ringo Starr, xxx,” on the reverse of an unrel

Unusual set of vintage ballpoint signatures on two 6 x 4 album pages: one prominently signed on the front by John Lennon and signed twice on the rever

Tour program page, 8 x 10.25, from their Spring 1963 tour of England with Roy Orbison, featuring individual portraits of all four band members. Signed

Vintage glossy 10 x 8 photo of the band posing together in a row, signed in fountain pen, “John Lennon,” “George Harrison,” and “Ringo Starr,” and in

Vintage ballpoint signatures, “Love from the Beatles, John Lennon xxx,” “George Harrison xxx,” “Ringo Starr xxx,” and “Paul McCartney xxx,” on an off-

Vintage ballpoint signatures, “John Lennon,” “Paul McCartney,” “George Harrison,” and “Ringo Starr,” on an off-white 5.25 x 3.25 card. Signatures date

Limited edition book: Places I Remember. Limited edition of 1200 copies (this being No. 807). United States: Curvebender Publishing, 2012. Hardcover w

Vintage ballpoint signatures and inscriptions, “To Maureen, Love from the Beatles, Ringo Starr xxx,” and “To Maureen, love from George Harrison xxx,”

Vintage ballpoint signature, “George Harrison, xxx, (Beatles),” on an off-white 4 x 5.5 album page bearing a collector’s date notation of October 22,

Ballpoint signature, “George Harrison,” on an off-white 7.25 x 1.75 slip. Light creases and toning, otherwise fine condition.

Signed book: Live in Japan. Limited edition of 3500 copies (this being No. 993). England: Genesis Publications, 1993. Hardcover with slipcase, 10 x 13

DS, one page, 8 x 11.5, September 29, 1972. Harrison orders one autophone for installation at Friar Park, agreeing to the 95-pound yearly rental price

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

Extraordinary Meet the Beatles magazine, Star Special #12, published by World Distributors in 1963, 7.25 x 9.75, signed by Lennon on his biographical

Very nice 25 x 19.5 poster from 1970, distributed only to members of the official Beatles Fan Club, featuring all four members with Lennon in the fore

DS, one page, 8 x 10, October 15, 1968. An agreement between publisher Northern Songs and the Performing Right Society regarding the division of fees

My Brave Face CD signed on the front cover of the booklet in black felt tip, “Paul McCartney.” In fine condition. The CD is included.

Let It Be album signed on the front cover in silver ink. In fine condition, with light ‘ring of wear’ to covers. The record is included. Consignor ind

Poster originally issued with the Wings album Venus and Mars, 29 x 19.5, boldly signed in black ink, “Paul McCartney” and “Keep it up, Linda McCartney

Ballpoint signature and inscription, “To Melanie, all the best! Paul McCartney,” adding a small sketch of a smiling face under his signature, and “lov

British singer-songwriter/guitarist (born 1940) who was an earlier collaborator of the Beatles; they served for a time as Sheridan’s backup band in th

Vintage ballpoint signature, “Ringo Starr, xxx,” on an off-white 5.5 x 3 slip clipped from a 1963 Beatles UK tour program, featuring a small portrait

Desirable 8.25 x 12 centerfold magazine photo from the February 1964 issue of The Beatles Book, signed later in black ballpoint, “Ringo Starr.” In fin

Color limited edition 20.25 x 16 giclee print entitled ‘Zak,’ numbered 96/100, signed in the lower border in blue felt tip, “Ringo 05.” Framed to an o

Innovative clarinetist and saxophonist (1897–1959) regarded as one of the greatest wind players in the history of jazz. Glossy 7 x 9.25 publicity phot

Idea album signed on the reverse in ballpoint by Barry Gibb, Robin Gibb, Maurice Gibb, Vince Melouney, and Colin Petersen. In fine condition, with a s

Sheet music for ‘Yiddle on Your Fiddle, Play Some Rag Time,’ 10 x 13, five pages, signed on the front cover in blue ink by Berlin. Music is housed in

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo by Rush Studios, signed in fountain pen, “Your friend always, Patsy Cline ‘Decca.’” Photo is also signed and ins

TLS, one page, 7.75 x 7, Geo. M. Cohan Productions letterhead, September 27, 1923. Letter to Ralph Holmes, the dramatic editor of the Detroit Times. I

Uncommon color vintage 7 x 8.5 magazine photo of the band in groovy attire, signed in black ballpoint by Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce, and Ginger Baker. A

Large vintage felt tip signatures, “The Cream, Eric Clapton,” and “Cream! Jack Bruce,” and a green ballpoint signature, “Ginger Baker,” on individual