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