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