RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document, and Autograph Auction

FDC with a cachet honoring Expo ‘74 of the World’s Fair, signed in black ballpoint by Silverstein, adding a quick sketch of a shell under his signatur

Collection of six hardcover books, each signed on the title or first free end page by Updike. Titles are: Couples, Rabbit Redux, The Early Stories, Th

Personal check, 8.5 x 3.5, filled out in type and signed by Williams, payable to Robert Carroll for $176.99, November 30, 1978. In fine condition, wit

Chase National Bank check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Williams, “Tennessee Williams, (Special account),” payable to cash for $20, December

Signed book: The Right Stuff. First edition. NY: Farrar, Straus, Giroux, 1979. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.75 x 8.5, 436 pages. Signed on the title

Hungarian violinist, teacher, conductor, and composer (1845–1930). ALS signed “L. Auer,” one page, 5 x 8, personal letterhead, January 7, 1926. Letter

Austrian composer (1885–1935) who produced compositions that combined Mahlerian Romanticism with a personal adaptation of Schoenberg's twelve-to...

Important Austrian composer (1824–1896) known for his symphonies, masses, and motets. His symphonies are considered emblematic of the final stage of A

Famed German composer (1833–1897) whose works in the classical spirit, written in the midst of the Romantic era, take a place among the most enduring

Eccentric and supremely gifted violinist (1916–2002) whose performances were characterized by intensity and extraordinary facility. Adorable matte-fin

Two color Italian postcards, each 3.5 x 5.5, one signed on the front, “Caruso,” and the other bearing a brief ANS, signed “Enrico Caruso,” and dated A

ALS signed “Maria Meneghini Callas,” one page both sides, 5.25 x 3.25, The Towers, The Waldorf-Astoria letterhead, January 28, 1958. Letter to Mrs. Ne

Collection of three items: first, an ALS from Leonard Bernstein, signed “Lenny B.,” one page on a 3 x 5.25 postcard, March 16, 1956. Letter to Mr. Joe

An outstanding collection of nine AMQSs on a single 7.75 x 9.25 off-white sheet, with each composer penning at least three intricate bars of music and

Signed book: Le Martyre de Saint-Sebastien. First edition. Paris: Durand & Cie, 1911. Hardcover with slipcase, 9.75 x 12.5, 104 pages. Neatly si...

Austrian composer (1918–1996) known chiefly for his operas. Autograph musical manuscript in ink and pencil, unsigned, one musically lined page, March

ALS in French, one page both sides, 6.25 x 8.25, August 26, 1932. Untranslated letter to Louis Persinger about his pupil, Yvonne Astruc. In fine condi

Eminent Danish composer and conductor (1817–1890). AMQS on a lightly gridded 8.5 x 8.5 off-white sheet, signed below, “Copenhagen, Martz 1887, Niels W

Autograph musical manuscript in pencil, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 9.75 x 13.25, signed in the upper right, “Furtwangler,” and dated 1897. Fu

Collection of five ALSs by Grainger to Clement Barton, totaling six pages, dated 1933–1940, many with musical content. One, in part: “That wonderful w

German conductor (1872–1942) best known as the director of the San Francisco Symphony. DS, two pages, 8.5 x 14, September 28, 1915. Contract for Louis

Versatile and prolific German-born composer and performer (1895–1963) whose best-known works include ‘Mathis der Maler,’ ‘Nobilissima Visione,’ and ‘D

Austrian orchestra and opera conductor (1908-1989) regarded as one of the greatest of the 20th century. Glossy 9.25 x 6.75 photo of Karajan conducting

Magnificent matte-finish 15 x 10.75 mounted photo of Joachim playing his violin, boldly signed and inscribed in black ink in German. The image also be

Finnish composer (1892–1959) best known for his large body of work in the Lieder style. Magnificent matte-finish 7.75 x 10.5 portrait by Lipnitzki of

Russian pianist and piano teacher (1874–1944) whose book Basic Principles in Pianoforte Playing is considered a classic. Uncommon matte-finish 5.25 x

Magnificent 4.25 x 6.5 circa 1875 cabinet photo of Liszt seated at a table in a profile view, a quill pen and paper in hand, crisply signed at the bot

ALS in French, signed “J. Massenet,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.25 x 5.25, May 20, 1878. Untranslated letter beginning with a neatly penne

Exceptional leatherbound guest book once belonging to Victor Schnitzler and his wife Vika, 5 x 8, signed inside in ink and pencil by an extraordinary

Prodigiously gifted German Romantic composer (1809–1847). His musical output represents virtually every form and genre of the era, ranging from piano

Russian violin virtuoso (1908–1974). ALS in Russian, one page both sides, 5.5 x 8, July 20, 1965. Untranslated letter to Louis Persinger. In fine cond

Renowned French composer (1899–1963) best known for his colorful, energetic keyboard works, art songs, and choral music, and the operatic staple ‘Dial

Sharp matte-finish 3.5 x 5.25 real photo postcard of Puccini holding an ominous cigarette, signed and inscribed in Italian in fountain pen, and dated

Crisp fountain pen signature, “Sergei Rachmaninoff,” on an off-white 4 x 1 slip. Matted with an image of the pianist to an overall size of 7 x 9. In f

Austrian-born composer (1874–1951) whose development of the ‘twelve-tone’ system proved to be one of the most far-reaching innovations in the history

Program for a performance of Strauss’s music, one page both sides, 9 x 12, signed at the conclusion in pencil by Richard Strauss, violinist Alfred Wit

Uncommon matte-finish 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo of the composer in an ornately carved chair, crisply signed in the lower border in black ink, “Dr. Rich

French violinist (1880–1953) who was part of a trio along with pianist Alfred Cortot and cellist Pablo Casals. ALS in French, one page, 8.5 x 11, Augu

Esteemed Russian composer (1840–1893) whose colorful, dramatic, and expressive works represent the epitome of the Russian Romantic tradition and take

Vintage ballpoint signatures, “Bon, AC/DC,” “Angus Young, AC/DC,” “Malcolm Young,” “Cliff AC/DC,” and “Phil AC/DC,” on the reverse of a 4.25 x 7 front

ALS signed “Red Beans & Ricely, Louis Armstrong,” one page, 5.5 x 8.5, May 29, 1949. Letter to Mr. John B. Elwood. In full: “‘Man,—I’ve just fin...

DS, 22 pages, 8.5 x 11, September 24, 1958. Agreement between Paramount Pictures and Associated Booking Corporation in which the latter furnishes the

Two provocative TLSs to Martha Weaver, each one page, 8.5 x 11, typed on the reverse of sheets advertising ‘Lose Weight the Satchmo Way.’ The first, s

Fabulous program from The Beatles' Second Christmas Show, presented at the Hammersmith Odeon from December 24, 1964, to January 16, 1965, 8.25 x...

Vintage ballpoint signatures, “George Harrison,” “John Lennon,” “Paul McCartney,” and “Ringo Starr,” on a light yellow 3.75 x 5.25 sheet. Signatures d

Vintage glossy 6 x 7.5 deckle-edge photo of the band posing along the railing of a ship, issued by Star Pictures in England as “SP583” in 1963, signed

Supremely desirable vintage UK Beatles from 1963, published by PYX, 7.25 x 9.5, 28 pages, featuring a classic color Dezo Hoffman photograph of the ban

Ink signature, “George Harrison,” on a beige 5.75 x 4 card. Signature was obtained in 1980. In very fine condition.

Vintage ballpoint signatures, “John Lennon,” and “Ringo Starr,” on an off-white 5 x 3.5 address sheet, which is also bears signatures of George Harris

‘Take It Away’ 12? single album signed and inscribed on the front cover in black felt tip, “Paul McCartney to David.” Double-matted and framed to an o

Promotional 4 x 5.75 MPL postcard photo of Paul and Linda, with Paul holding an award, signed and inscribed in black ink, “To Joanne, love, Linda McCa

Abbey Road album signed on the front cover in black felt tip, “Ringo.” Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 18.25 x 18.25. In fine condition

Color 22.5 x 35 poster of Clapton wearing cool sunglasses, signed in black felt tip. Framed to an overall size of 26.5 x 38.5. In fine condition. Acco

‘White Riot’ 45 rpm record sleeve, signed vertically in black ballpoint by Joe Strummer, and in blue ballpoint by Mick Jones, Paul Simonon, and Topper

Color 7.25 x 10.5 Rock On! magazine group photo, signed in black felt tip by Joe Strummer, Mick Jones, Paul Simonon, and Topper Headon. In fine condit

Four signed photos: satin-finish 11 x 14 photo of Paul Simonon, signed in silver ink; glossy 8 x 12 photos of Mick Jones and Topper Headon, each signe

Color 40 x 30 promotional poster for Combat Rock, signed in felt tip by Joe Strummer, in silver ink by Paul Simonon, and in blue ballpoint by Mick Jon

Official Grand Ole Opry program, 8.5 x 11, signed in ink inside by more than 50 country stars near their photos. Signers include: Patsy Cline (adding

So Far album signed in blue and black felt tip by David Crosby, Stephen Stills, Graham Nash, and Neil Young. Expertly matted and framed with the recor

Uncommon 7.75 x 11 book photo of Davis wearing eccentric leather-fringed pants, signed against his white sleeve in black ink. Matted and framed to an

Scarce felt tip signature, “Bob Dylan,” on an off-white 5.5 x 8.5 itinerary sheet for the 1988 tour of country music band Sawyer Brown. Overall crease

Color vintage 16 x 11 two-page magazine photo spread from the German music magazine Bravo, signed in black felt tip, “Stay Groovy, Jimi Hendrix,” “Bes

Stunning vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 Mishkin portrait of Gershwin, signed and inscribed in the lower border in fountain pen, “To Mildred—All the best,

Thriller album beautifully signed on the gatefold in silver ink, “All my love, Michael Jackson.” In fine condition. The record is included.

Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Jackson during an intense performance, signed in blue felt tip, “Love, Michael Jackson.” In fine condition, a JSA label a

DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, June 2, 1992. Document concerning the disbursement of funds from the Michael Jackson Foundation. In part: “The Advisory Commit

Color satin-finish 8.75 x 12.75 photo of Jackson in a black sweater adorned with a large gold pin, signed in silver ink. Double-matted to an overall s

ALS signed “J,” one page, lightly-lined, 6 x 9.5, no date but circa 1965. Letter to her fiance Peter de Blanc. In full: “I got this back today &...

‘Black Dog/Misty Mountain Hop’ 45 rpm record, signed on the label in black felt tip by Jimmy Page and in silver ink by Robert Plant and John Paul Jone

Singing sensation of the 1950s known for ‘Why Do Fools Fall in Love’; Lymon died of a drug overdose at age 25. Handbill for the 1957 season of the Lon

Ballpoint signature and inscription, “To Terese Adorjan, All the best wishes, Love, Bob Marley,” on an off-white 8.25 x 6 sheet. Sheet is also signed

Phenomenal one-of-a-kind handwritten track list by co-producer Graham Nash for the first five sides of the 1979 No Nukes triple live album, on 22 indi

Wish You Were Here album signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Roger Waters, in blue felt tip by Dave Gilmour and Rick Wright, and in black b

Vintage ballpoint signature, “Elvis Presley,” on an off-white 3.25 x 5.25 sheet. Sheet is affixed to the reverse of a glossy 3.25 x 5.25 German postca

A Night at the Opera album signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor, and John Deacon. Deacon’s signatur

End of the Century album signed on the front in felt tip and ballpoint by Joey Ramone, Dee Dee Ramone, Johnny Ramone, and Marky Ramone. In fine condit

Vintage ballpoint signatures of Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Brian Jones, Bill Wyman, and Charlie Watts on an off-white 5.25 x 6 sheet, with one membe

Dirty Work album signed in blue felt tip by Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts, and Ronnie Wood. Expertly matted and framed with the record sh

Pencil signature, “Brian Jones,” on a light brown 3.25 x 3 slip taken from a larger brochure page. Accompanied by the pencil used by Jones, with a col

Official city of Boston bright green “Sinatra St.” double-sided street sign, 36 x 8, made by the Department of Public Works, and hung on one of the co

Rare ALS signed “Grace,” one page, 6.75 x 8.75, illustrated Jefferson Airplane letterhead, no date [but circa 1967]. Letter to her music publisher, Ho

Springsteen’s AFTRA membership card, 3.75 x 2, for the period ending May 1, 1982. Front of card bears Springsteen’s typed name and Social Security num

Lively felt tip sketch of the Temptations during a performance on an off-white 13.5 x 10.5 sheet, drawn by an artist named “Andy,” and signed at the t

‘Pride (In the Name of Love)’ 12? single album signed on the sleeve in black felt tip by Bono, Edge, Adam Clayton, and Larry Mullen, Jr., with three s

Concert program from the band’s PopMart tour, 9.75 x 12, signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Bono, adding “2000,” Edge, Adam Clayton, and L

Wide Awake in America album signed in blue felt tip by Edge and in black felt tip by Bono and Adam . In fine condition. The record is not inc

War CD booklet signed on the front cover in blue felt tip, “Bono ‘11,’” “Edge,” “Adam Clayton,” and “Larry Mullen.” In very fine condition. Accompanie

‘A Celebration/Trash, Trampoline and The Party Girl’ 45 rpm record, signed on the sleeve in blue ballpoint, “Bono 82,” “Edge,” and “Larry,” and in bla

Color 42 x 61 promotional poster for their 1993 Zooropa Australasian tour, signed in silver ink by Bono (adding “93”), Edge, Larry Mullen, and Adam Cl

Felt tip and ballpoint signatures of Bono, Edge, Adam , and Larry [Mullen, Jr.], on an off-white 7.75 x 5.5 card. Matted and framed with an o

Semi-glossy 10 x 8 Island Records Joshua Tree-era publicity photo, signed in blue ballpoint, “Bono ’87,” “Edge,” and “Adam,” and in blue felt tip, “La

Handwritten set list for a 1993 Velvet Underground reunion show, held at the Hippodrome de Vincennes in Paris, France on June 26, 1993, written out by

Black-bodied Eddie Van Halen Peavy Wolfgang model electric guitar, signed on the body in gold ink, “A little something for the past, present & f...

Legendary American singer (1924–1963) dubbed the ‘Queen of the Blues,’ who died of an overdose of sleeping pills at the age of 39. Vintage glossy 8 x

She Was Too Good to Me album signed and inscribed inside the gatefold in blue ballpoint, “Norman, Thanks for coming by. Dig ya—Chet Baker, 1974.” In f

Glossy 9.5 x 7.5 photo of Basie sitting behind his piano, signed in black felt tip. Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 17 x 15. In fine co

Two personal checks: one filled out and signed by Brian Wilson, dated December 6, 1988; and one filled out and signed by Mike Love, dated November 13,

Limited edition color 13 x 19 poster for the 50th anniversary of the Beach Boys, numbered 1385/5000, signed in black felt tip by Brian Wilson, Mike Lo

Color glossy 7.25 x 9.5 photo of McCartney on stage, signed vertically in black felt tip. Triple-matted and framed to an overall size of 12.5 x 15.5.

Colorful 10.25-inch Gartlan artist proof plate, limited edition of 250, signed in gold ink by Starr, “Ringo,” and by the artist, Michael J. Taylor. In