RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document, and Autograph Auction

Italian composer (1801–1835). Impressive and scarce musical manuscript in Bellini’s hand, on a 10.75 x 8 musically-lined sheet, identified along the t

ALS in French, signed “H. Berlioz,” one page, 5 x 8, April 10, 1845. Letter to Monsieur Chamboose. In full (translated): “It has been impossible for m

Choice fountain pen signature, “Enrico Caruso 1919,” on an off-white 4 x 2.5 collector’s card. In fine condition.

Untranslated ALS in Italian, one page on a 5.5 x 3.5 postcard depicting the interior of Pompei’s Casa degli Amorini Dorati. Dampstaining to the lower

ALS, half in Italian and half in French, signed “Caruso,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.5 x 7.5, no date. Letter to “Cara Graziella.” In full (

Revered Spanish cellist and composer (1876–1973) widely regarded as the greatest player in the history of the instrument. Uncommon matte-finish 5 x 7

Uncommon 5 x 8 book photo of Casals at a Steinway piano, signed in blue felt tip, “Pablo Casals, 1971.” Multiple horizontal folds and staple holes to

Scottish-born German composer (1864–1932) of operas and much orchestral and piano music. AMQS on a 4.5 x 3.5 off-white card. D’Albert pens two measure

French composer and teacher (1851–1931) best known for his ‘Symphony on a French Mountain Air.’ Untranslated ALS in French, one page, lightly-lined, 5

Franco-Swiss pianist and conductor (1877–1962). He is one of the most renowned 20th-century classical musicians, known for his Romantic period piano w

Spanish violinist and composer of the Romantic period (1844–1908). Great 4 x 5.75 cabinet portrait of Sarasate posing with his violin and bow, signed

ALS in French, one page, 4 x 6.5, no date. Untranslated letter to a friend. In fine condition, with a bit of scattered trivial soiling and a couple pe

Composer (1797–1848), born in Bergamo, Italy. AMQS on a 12.5 x 8.5 off-white musically-lined sheet. Donizetti pens 21 bars of music from an unidentifi

Russian violinist (1891–1967), who began his virtuosic career as a child and played Carnegie Hall at age 17. His recording career spanned six decades,

ALS in French, one page both sides, 5.5 x 8.5, Mount Royal Hotel letterhead, January 6, 1933. Untranslated to Louis Persinger. In fine condition. Acco

Influential French composer (1845–1924). ALS in French, one page, 4.5 x 7, no date. Untranslated letter to an unidentified gentleman. In fine conditio

Important Norwegian composer and pianist (1843–1907) whose works, often with a strong nationalistic flavor, include such repertory staples as the ‘Pia

Well-regarded Australian-born pianist, conductor, and composer (1882–1961) best known for his folk settings and colorful experimental works. Matte-fin

Highly acclaimed Soviet pianist (1916–1985). Beethoven Piano Concert No. 3 in C Minor Op. 37 album signed and inscribed on the front cover in Cyrillic

French composer (1818–1893) known for his opera, Faust, and for his composition of ‘Ave Maria.’ Untranslated ALS in French, signed “Ch. Gounod,” one p