RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document, and Autograph Auction

Polish-American classical pianist (1887–1982) considered by many the greatest Chopin interpreter of his time. Fabulous early pearl-finish 5 x 7 photo,

ALS in French, signed “C. Saint-Saens,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, no date. Letter to a gentleman. In full (translated): “I was ver

Highly regarded Austrian pianist (1882–1951) renowned especially for his interpretations of Beethoven and Schubert. Matte-finish 3.25 x 5.25 real phot

Composer and one of the most distinguished pianists of the Romantic era (1819–1896). She and her husband, composer Robert Schumann, were early champio

Soviet composer (1906–1975) whose fifteen symphonies occupy a place of central performance in the orchestral literature of the twentieth century. Russ

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

Uncommon 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Silotti, signed vertically in the upper left in black ink, “A. Siloti,” and signed and inscribed later along the

Uncommon matte-finish 2.5 x 4.25 candid photo of Sousa in his bandleader attire, signed in fountain pen, “John Philip Sousa, 1951.” In fine condition.

Uncommon matte-finish 3.25 x 5.25 real photo postcard of the important composer in a handsome suit, signed at the bottom in pencil by Strauss and date

Highly popular Spanish mezzo-soprano (1895–1936). Rare vintage fountain pen signature, “Conchita Supervia,” on a light pink 6.25 x 5.25 album page. In

Unsigned monogrammed mailing envelope, 5 x 3.5, addressed in Tchaikovsky’s hand in Cyrillic, and bearing a January 1887 Russian cancellation. Matted a

French violinist (1880–1953) who was part of a trio along with pianist Alfred Cortot and cellist Pablo Casals. Crystal-clear 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo

ALS in Italian, signed “G. Verdi,” one page, 4.25 x 7, May 14, 1900. Letter to his lawyer. In part (translated): “I was very happy to receive your let

Glossy 10 x 8 photo of Yehudi Menuhin, Daivid Oistrakh, and Arthur Grumiaux, signed and inscribed in blue ink to Louis Persinger by all three acclaime

Pair of ALSs to Louis Persinger by Yehudi Menuhin and Isaac Stern. The Menuhin letter, three pages on two sheets, March 22, 1962, in part: “Congratula

Commemorative cover from the 1957 International Henryk Wieniawski Violin Competition held in Poland, signed in ink and pencil by the entire jury of th

German composer, pianist, and music teacher (1862–1942) who was one of Franz Liszt’s pupils, considered one of the most distinguished pianists of his

Influential daughter of Franz Liszt and second wife of Richard Wagner, known for directing the Bayreuth Festival (1837–1930). Untranslated ALS in Germ

German-born conductor and composer (1876–1962). Uncommon matte-finish 3.75 x 4.75 photo of Walter in a handsome suit, signed and inscribed in fountain

Pair of matte-finish real photo postcards of the Austrian composer and pianist, 3.5 x 5.5 and 5.5 x 3.5, each boldly signed in black ink, with one bea

German-born conductor and composer (1876–1962). ALS, one page, 6 x 8, March 3, 1940. Letter to Louis Persinger. In part: “It would have interested me

ALS in French, signed “E. Ysaye,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 7, La Chanterelle letterhead, August 19, 1907. Untranslated but apparentl

Vintage tour program photo from the band’s 1963 tour with Chris Montez and Tommy Roe, 8 x 10.25, 14 pages, signed on the back cover in blue ballpoint,

Vintage ballpoint signatures, “Ringo Starr xx,” “George Harrison xxxx,” “John Lennon xxx,” and “Paul McCartney,” on a green 5.25 x 4 album page. Signa

Ticket to the Beatles concert at the Grosvenor in Norwich, held on May 17, 1963, 3.5 x 2.25, signed on the reverse in blue ballpoint, “Paul McCartney,

Vintage pencil signatures, “John Lennon xx,” “Ringo Starr xx,” and “To Margaret & Michael best wishes from the Beatles, George Harrison,” on a y...

An incredibly rare invitation extended to a young woman to appear on the July 11, 1964, ABC Television show Lucky Stars Summer Spin, one page, 7.75 x

Original concert ticket to the Beatles April 29, 1964, show at the A. B. C. Cinema in Edinburgh, Scotland. Ticket measures 1.75 x 2.25, and is for the

Vintage Parlophone Belgian 45 rpm record sleeve for ‘She Loves You/I’ll Get You,’ signed on the front in ballpoint next to their images, “Paul McCartn

Signed book: The Beatles: Covered. First edition, limited issue, numbered 433/500. Dusseldorf, Germany: A Jono Book, 2009. Hardcover with slipcase, 12

A one-page program for a children’s concert which featured a piano performance by then nine-year-old Dhani Harrison, 8.25 x 11.5, held at St. Mary’s C

Apple Records, Inc. business check, 7.5 x 3.25, filled out in another hand and signed by Harrison, payable to S. J. Keel-Duffey M. R. C. V. S. for &...

Limited edition book: Places I Remember. Limited edition of 1200 copies (this being No. 854). United States: Curvebender Publishing, 2012. Hardcover w

DS, one page, 16 x 7, June 3, 1965. Official vehicle registration form for Lennon’s 1965 Rolls Royce Phantom V limousine, signed on the left side by L

TLS signed “Yoko Ono” with a postscript signed “John Lennon,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Capitol Records letterhead, March 9, 1973. Letter to KOL-FM radio di

Harrisongs Ltd. business check, 7.5 x 3.5, filled out in another hand and signed by Lennon, payable to Ray Sargeant Ltd. for £65.11.0, June 16,...

Signed book: The Penguin. Later printing. England: Penguin Books, 1965. Softcover, 5 x 7.75, 155 pages. Signed on the half-title page, “Love from John

Original vintage signed red felt tip self-portrait on an off-white 6.5 x 4 card, nicely signed under the image, “Paul McCartney.” Double-matted and fr

Vintage ballpoint signature, “Paul McCartney, Beatles,” on an off-white 4.5 x 3.75 album page, dating from circa 1963. In fine condition. Accompanied

Christmas card, measuring 8 x 7 closed, with the inside bearing a pre-printed holiday message. Signed underneath in blue ink, all in Paul’s hand, “To

Christmas card, measuring 4 x 5.5 closed, and bearing a pre-printed sentiment inside, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “To Lulu, John and Jorda

Signed book: Linda McCartney’s Home Cooking. Later printing. London: Bloomsbury, 1990. Softcover, 7.5 x 9.75, 170 pages. Signed on the title page in b

Apple Records, Inc. business check, 7.5 x 3.25, filled out in another hand and signed by Starr, “R. Starkey,” payable to Bohen Antiques for £60...

Carpenters souvenir program, 10 x 13, signed inside on their full-page images by Karen Carpenter and Richard Carpenter, with their entire backing band

August album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip. Album is affixed to a mount and framed (without glass) to an overall size of 15 x 15. In fine

Signed book: Six String Stories: the Crossroads Guitars. Limited edition of 2000 copies (this being No. 414). Guildford, England: Genesis Publications

DS, signed “John Mellor,” one page, 8.25 x 11.75, July 31, 1988. Strummer informs Mystery Train, Inc. that use of his “likeness and/or performance in

Glossy 8 x 6 photo of the band posing outdoors, signed in blue felt tip by Joe Strummer and Topper Headon and in silver ink by Mick Jones and Paul Sim

‘Remote Control/London’s Burning’ 45 rpm record sleeve, signed on the portrait side in ballpoint by Joe Strummer, Mick Jones, Paul Simonon, and Topper

In Concert album signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Ritchie Blackmore, Ian Paice, Roger Glover, Ian Gillan, and Jon Lord. In fine conditio