RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document, and Autograph Auction

Uncommon 3.25 x 5.25 postcard photo of Mascagni in a three-quarter-length pose, signed and inscribed in Italian in fountain pen, and dated September 2

Dutch conductor (1871–1951) highly regarded for his interpretations of Bach and the late Romantic repertoire. The extent of his cooperation with the N

Matte-finish 11 x 14 photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen to CBS Records music executive Goddard Lieberson, “For Goddard Lieberson, with my bes

Bold ink sentiment in Italian and signature, “G. Puccini,” on the reverse of a 5.25 x 3.25 postcard depicting an Asian household, also addressed in Pu

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

Superb boldly penned autograph musical manuscript by Puccini, unsigned, one musically-lined page, 10.75 x 14.75, no date bust circa August–November 19

Exquisite matte-finish 7.5 x 10.5 photo of Puccini with a cigarette dangling from his lips, signed and inscribed in black ink to soprano Rose Ader, “A

Polish-American classical pianist (1887–1982) considered by many the greatest Chopin interpreter of his time. Pearl-finish 6.5 x 9 photo by Benjamin S

Schoenberg (1874–1951) was an Austrian-born composer whose development of the ‘twelve-tone’ system proved to be one of the most far-reaching innovatio

Stunning autograph musical manuscript signed “Maurice Ravel,” one page, 10.5 x 13.75, no date. Ravel pens the complete theme of his most famous work,

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

Verdi’s personal calling card bearing his name printed in the center, 3.5 x 2, with words of thanks to General Corvetto penned in black ink by Verdi.

Wonderful matte-finish 4 x 5.75 portrait of Verdi wearing a button-up coat, affixed to an 8 x 10 mount, crisply signed on the mount in black ink, “G.

Signed book: AC/DC HM Photo Book. Sydney, Australia: Omnibus Press, 1983. Softcover, 8.25 x 11.75. Signed inside in blue ballpoint on their full-page

Vintage 8 x 11 magazine photo of the Allman Brothers Band, signed in blue ballpoint, “Duane Allman,” and signed and inscribed, “Tommy, Thanks, Gregory

Natural wood-finish Conn six-string acoustic guitar, signed on the body in black felt tip by Carl Wilson, Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, and Bru

Vintage blue ballpoint signatures and inscription, “To Janice, love from the Beatles, George Harrison,” and “John Lennon,” and in black ballpoint, “Ri

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

Set of vintage signatures on the reverse of a 3.5 x 2.25 Old Bell Garage, Exeter Street, Salisbury business card, signed in pencil, “Paul McCartney,”

Vintage glossy 6 x 7.5 group photo of the Fab Four posing with three guitars, issued by Star Pictures in England as “SP584” in 1963, signed on the rev

Program from the Beatles’ six-night engagement at the Winter Gardens Margate, 5.75 x 9, two pages, featuring a charming cover image of the band lookin

Vintage color 5.75 x 4 picture postcard of Watergate Bay near Newquay, Cornwall, signed and inscribed on the reverse in black ballpoint, “To Anne, lov

Magnificent vintage ballpoint signatures, “Paul McCartney,” “John Lennon,” “George Harrison,” and “To Terry, Best wishes from the Beatles, Ringo Starr

Vintage glossy 6 x 7.5 merchandising card photo of the Fab Four posing with three guitars, issued by Star Pictures in England as “SP584” in 1963, sign

Vintage ballpoint signatures, “Ringo Starr,” “Paul McCartney,” “George Harrison,” and “John Lennon,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. Signatures were obtai

Very nice program page from the band’s 1963 tour with Roy Orbison, 6.5 x 9.5, signed in black ballpoint by Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harriso

Early vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of the Beatles posing on and around a step ladder, with Ringo holding an acoustic guitar, signed and inscribed in pi

Big and bold vintage ballpoint signatures and inscriptions, “To Maureen, Love from the Beatles, Ringo Starr xxx,” and “To Maureen, love from George Ha

Absolutely magnificent vintage 7 x 9.5 program photo by Dezo Hoffman of the band looking sharp in their matching iconic collarless suits in the spring

Business-size mailing envelope, addressed on the front in type and bearing a September 14, 1967, London postal cancellation, signed on the reverse in

One hundred dollar Hong Kong bank note, 6.25 x 3.5, signed vertically on the front in blue ballpoint by Harrison. In fine condition. Signature was ori

Unused 15? Weather Master drumhead, signed in black felt tip, “George.” Some scattered light surface marks and dings, otherwise fine condition. Consig

Perfect vintage red ballpoint signature, “John Lennon,” on an off-white 6.75 x 4 album page. In very fine condition.

Glossy 8 x 10 Capitol Records promotional photo for Let It Be, signed in black felt tip by Paul McCartney and George Harrison. In fine condition, with

Unique travel diary kept by the young son of drummer Jim Keltner on Harrison's 1974 US tour, apparently done as a school project, 8 x 11, signed...

Two signed Introducing the Beatles albums. First, an uncommon and desirable unauthorized ‘pirate’ copy of the history-making release, rapidly signed o

Blue-bodied Fender Stratocaster electric guitar, #E953059, signed on the body in silver ink by Paul McCartney and on the white pickguard in blue felt

Beautiful left-handed sunburst-finish Hofner ‘violin’ or ‘Cavern’ B-Bass HI-Series bass guitar, beautifully signed on the pearloid pickguard in black

Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by McCartney. Partial separation to one edge of cover, and scat

Pipes of Peace album signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Paul McCartney, and on the inside gatefold in black felt tip by Michael Jackson, s

Vintage ballpoint signature, “Ringo Starr,” and signatures of John Lennon and George Harrison, both in the hand of Neil Aspinall, on individual off-wh

Sunburst-finish Copley ‘Les Paul-style’ electric guitar, signed in black felt tip on the pearloid pickguard, “Ringo.” In fine condition. Accompanied b

Choice Apple Management Ltd. business check, 7.75 x 3.5, filled out in another hand and signed by Starr, “R. Starkey,” payable to The Performing Right

An unusual handwritten essay, two pages both sides, 6.5 x 8.5, signed at the top, “Leonard Bernstein, Mar. 25, 1935.” A story entitled “Tyler Street,”

Original color 19.75 x 13.75 Family Dog concert poster for Big Brother and the Holding Company’s shows in Denver, Colorado, on September 8 and 9, 1967

Collection of four items: a color glossy photo of their ‘Turn! Turn! Turn!’ album cover, signed in felt tip by the song’s writer Pete Seeger, adding a

Scarce glossy 10 x 8 publicity photo of the group, signed in black felt tip by Brad Delp, Tom Scholz, Gary Pihl, David Sikes, Curly Smith, and Fran Co

Self-titled debut album signed on the back cover in ballpoint by Joe Strummer, Mick Jones, Paul Simonon, and Topper Headon, signing, “Nicky Headon.” N

Sunburst-finish Fender Stratocaster electric guitar, #MN3102746, signed on the body in black felt tip by Eric Clapton and Derek and the Dominoes singe

Popular rhythm-and-blues and soul artist (1931–1964) who recorded such hits as ‘You Send Me,’ ‘Cupid,’ and ‘Twistin' the Night Away.’ The 33-yea...