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

Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Dylan strumming a flipped left-handed Martin acoustic guitar, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition. Originally

Three items: an art show promotional card for a 1992–93 Jerry Garcia exhibit in California, signed in blue felt tip; a color postcard for a Grateful D

Ballpoint signature and inscription, “To Ruth, good luck & stuff, Jerry Garcia, Grateful Dead,” on an off-white 5 x 4.5 album page. In fine cond...

Signed book: Father of the Blues. Later printing. NY: Macmillan Company, 1947. Hardcover, 5.75 x 8.5, 317 pages. Signed and inscribed on the first fre

Vintage ballpoint signatures, “Ray of the Kinks,” “Dave Davies,” “Peter Quaife,” “Love Mick, the Kinks,” and one other on four individual album pages.

One of John’s personally-owned suits. Suit consists of an extra long, bright red Rayon and silk single-breasted jacket, featuring a single-button fron

Specialty Records 12? acetate of KISS’s 1987 single ‘Crazy Crazy Nights.’ Identified in felt tip on the label, as “Kiss,” and dated August 6, 1987, a

Scarce vintage ballpoint and felt tip signatures of Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Bonham, and John Paul Jones on an off-white 8 x 5.5 sheet of lined

Endorsed Okeh–Odeon Records business check, 8.25 x 3.25, filled out in type and signed by the company’s president and treasurer, payable to Glenn Mill

Vintage ballpoint signatures of Justin Hayward, John Lodge, Mike Pinder, Ray Thomas, Graeme Edge, Denny Laine, and Rod Clark on three off-white sheets

Extremely rare ALS, one page, 5.5 x 3.5, January 12, 1970. Letter to Danny Fields in New York. In full: “I am getting nostalgic over the old life of l

Program cover from a live performance of The Wall, signed in blue and black felt tip by Roger Waters, David Gilmour, Nick Mason, and Rick Wright. Matt

Ballpoint signatures of Edith Piaf, Louis Armstrong, and three others on an off-white 8.5 x 11 sheet. A central horizontal fold passing through the la

Scarce vintage ballpoint signatures, “Syd,” “Rick,” “Nick,” and “Roger Waters,” on a light yellow 4 x 6 album page, with small collector’s notations a

Important American composer and lyricist (1891–1964) best known for his urbane, witty lyrics, and sinuous music. DS, two pages, 8.5 x 11, November 196

ALS, one page, 6.5 x 9.75, October 14, 1946. Letter to Robert A. Guth. In full: “Thank you so much for your letter of October 7th. I appreciate it gre

Original unused ticket for Elvis Presley and his Variety Show, held on May 14, 1956, at the Mary E. Sawyer Auditorium in La Crosse, Wisconsin, at 9:30

On Stage, February, 1970 album signed on the back cover in blue ballpoint. Mild ‘ring of wear’ and rubbing to both covers, back cover slightly peeling

Vintage 2.5 x 3.5 promo card featuring an image of Elvis strumming his acoustic guitar, signed on the reverse in blue ballpoint, “Yours, Elvis Presley

Tour program from the mid-1970s, 7 x 14, with the front cover featuring a full-length color image of Elvis wearing one of his trademark white jumpsuit

Vintage 8 x 10 cardstock RCA Victor publicity photo of Elvis in his full dress uniform, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “To Brenda from Elvis

Original ticket from Presley’s September 26, 1956, concert at the Mississippi-Alabama Fair and Dairy Show in Tupelo, Mississippi. Light green ticket m

Amazing Elvis Presley 1970 souvenir photo album, 8.5 x 11, 20 pages, full of great images of Presley performing, signed on the front cover in black ba

Exceptional vintage matte-finish 7.25 x 9.25 bust portrait of Rodgers, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “For Cliff, a swell feller, from his frie

Vintage ballpoint signatures of Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Brian Jones, and Charlie Watts and a vintage pencil signature of Bill Wyman, on four albu

Vintage ballpoint signatures of Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts, and Bill Wyman on an off-white 4.5 x 4 album page; and a ballpoint signatu

Vintage ballpoint signatures and inscriptions of Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and Charlie Watts on individual off-white lightly-lined slips. Each slip

Choice AMQS on an off-white 3.75 x 2.25 card. Romberg pens two bars of music from the song “Lover Come Back to Me,” which he wrote for the Broadway sh

A pair of Santana’s personally-owned and -worn cowboy boots. Tony Lama-made leather boots feature a purple front and back quarter with a multi-colored

Program for a Simon and Garfunkel concert presented by Harold Davidson and Tito Burns, 10.5 x 8, signed on the front cover in black ballpoint, “Paul S

Mailing envelope with a December 6, 1982, Philatelic Sales Center, Adelaide, postmark, signed in black ink by Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel. Matted and

Columbia’s Ol’ Man River / Stormy Weather phonograph record signed on the Ol’ Man River label in fountain pen circa 1947. In fine condition, with some

Vintage felt tip signatures of Rod Stewart, Ron Wood, Ken Jones, Ronnie Lane, and Ian McLagen on an off-white 8 x 5.5 lined sheet, with collector’s ca

Ink and felt tip signatures of Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Roy Orbison, Jeff Lynne, and Tom Petty on individual cards, slips, and album pages. All fiv

Joshua Tree deluxe album book gatefold, 16.75 x 12, showing the band posing in front of an abandoned building, signed in blue felt tip by Bono, Edge,

Highly desirable War album signed on the front cover in black felt tip, “Bono 91,” “Edge,” and “Larry,” and in green felt tip, “Adam.” In fine to very

Vintage ballpoint signatures, “Pete Townshend (Who),” “Keith Moon,” “Cheers, Roger Daltrey,” and “John Entwistle” on individual album pages. Nicely do

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Williams wearing a classic cowboy hat and holding his guitar behind a WSM microphone, signed in blue ballpoint, “Thanks, Hank W

Hank Williams’ Country Hit Parade songbook by Acuff-Rose publications, 47 pages, 9 x 12, signed on the front cover in black ink, “Best Wishes, Hank Wi

Vintage ballpoint signature, “Keith Moon,” on an off-white lightly-lined slip, with a small collector’s notation to top left corner. Matted and framed

The Yardbirds’ Greatest Hits album signed on the front cover in red felt tip by Jimmy Page, in blue felt tip by Eric Clapton, and in blue ballpoint by

Two original typed pages for the Grand Wazoo story, both 8.5 x 13, signed on page five “© 1972 by Frank Zappa.” Zappa has made three correction...

Color 8.25 x 4 promotional postcard for ABBA Live, signed on the front in ballpoint and felt tip by Benny Andersson, Agnetha Fältskog, Frida Ly...

Arrival album signed on the front cover in silver ink by Benny Andersson, Frida Lyngstad, and Björn Ulvaeus, and in blue felt tip by Agnetha F&...

The Singles album signed on the front cover in silver ink by Benny Andersson, Frida Lyngstad, and Björn Ulvaeus, and in blue felt tip by Agneth...

Two different 6 x 4 postcard photos of the group, one color, each signed in blue ink by Benny Andersson, Agnetha Faltskog, Frida Lyngstad, and Bjorn U

Who Made Who album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Brian Johnson, Angus Young, Malcolm Young, Cliff Williams, and Simon Wright. In fine

Nicely designed program for Louis Armstrong and His Concert Band, circa 1953, 9 x 12, signed inside on the program listing in blue ballpoint by Armstr

Two glossy 10 x 8 photos: one of the Beatles, signed by Blake; and one of the Revolver cover art signed by Voormann. In fine condition.

Signed book: Hamburg Days. Limited edition of 2500 copies (this being copy No. 1956). Guildford, England: Genesis Publications, 1999. Hardcover with b