RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document, and Autograph Auction

Ink signature, “Edvard Grieg, Amsterdam 5/5/06,” on an off-white album page. Matted with a portrait of Grieg to an overall size of 9.75 x 11.75. In fi

Venezuelan composer, conductor, music critic, and theatre director (1874–1947). ALS in French, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 7, Grand Hotel

German conductor (1872–1942) best known as the director of the San Francisco Symphony. DS, four pages, 8.5 x 14, July 31, 1917. Contract for Louis Per

Hungarian violinist, composer, and music teacher (1858–1937). Scarce 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Hubay posing with his violin and bow, nicely signed i

Hungarian violinist and composer (1831–1907) ranked second only to Paganini among 19th-century virtuosi. He was a close associate of Johannes Brahms,

American pianist (1922–1953) who was killed in a plane crash at the age of 31. Rare matte-finish 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo, signed in blue ink,

Legendary mezzo-soprano (1808–1836) who was one of the most famous opera singers of the 19th century. She passed away at age 28 from injuries sustaine

Italian operatic tenor associated with the lyric-dramatic repertory (1885–1969). Matte-finish 5.75 x 4.5 photo of Martinelli with his arms crossed, si

Lengthy AMQS on an 11 x 6 off-white musically-lined sheet. Mascagni pens an incredible 14 bars of music and lyrics from his opera ‘Cavalleria Rustican

French composer (1842–1912) best known for such operas as ‘Manon,’ ‘Werther,’ and ‘Thais.’ ALS in French, signed “J. Massenet,” one page, 4 x 6, no da

ALS, one page both sides, 4.5 x 7, March 31, 1904. Letter to a lady. In part: “Let me thank you heartily for that excellent medallion of Richard Wagne

Internationally renowned Hungarian conductor (1855–1922). Matte-finish 3.25 x 5.25 real photo postcard of Nikisch in a handsome suit, signed and inscr

Glossy 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo of the virtuoso with his violin, signed and inscribed in Russian in the lower border in fountain pen, and dated Decemb

ALS in English, one page both sides, 8 x 11.25, May 26, 1960. Letter to Louis Persinger. In part: “I received your second letter with invtation to par

Superlative matte-finish 3.25 x 5.25 postcard photo of Puccini in formal attire, boldly signed in black ink along the right side. In fine condition. A

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

Crisp fountain pen signature, “Sergei Rachmaninoff,” on an off-white 5 x 2 slip. In fine condition.

German composer, conductor, and pianist (1824–1910). Uncommon 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Reinecke sporting vicious sideburns, boldly signed at the bo

Choice AMQS on an off-white 5.75 x 3.5 card, crisply signed and inscribed in black ink, “A Madame Luch Haupt, Maurice Ravel.” Ravel pens the opening t

Soviet piano virtuoso (1915–1997) who was widely considered one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century. Russian release of an album containing