RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document, and Autograph Auction

Auction Details

Headquartered in Boston’s North End, RR Auction is a globally recognized and trusted source for rare documents, manuscripts, autographs, and historic artifacts. Since its inception in 1980, RR has achieved countless record-setting prices in over 425 successful sales, including Truman Capote’s hand-notated manuscript for Breakfast at Tiffany’s for over $300,000, President Kennedy’s 1963 convertible for $318,000, and a pair of Bonnie and Clyde’s guns for over $500,000. Internationally known and frequently featured in all media outlets—with appearances on NBC’s Today Show, CBS This Morning, Fox News, the New York Times Sunday Magazine, and the London Times—RR Auction prides itself on selling authentic material, thoroughly examined by in-house experts and third-party authenticators, to uphold the guarantee of authenticity. With a stunning full-color print catalog and a massive online presence, RR Auction continues to achieve record prices for clients around the world.
ALS - Autograph Letter Signed
ANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
Choose Your Layout > Switch to Grid View Switch to List View
Richard Strauss683 - Richard Strauss
RR Auction
ALS in German, signed, “Dr. Richard Strauss,” one page, 4.5 x 3.5, personal letterhead, December 5, 1938. Letter to composer Gustave Samarzenich. In p
No Online Bidding For This Lot
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Igor Stravinsky684 - Igor Stravinsky
RR Auction
Glossy 9.5 x 7 photo of Stravinsky conducting, signed in fountain pen “I. Stravinsky, 1957.” In very good to fine condition, with minor surface marks,
No Online Bidding For This Lot
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Bruno Walter685 - Bruno Walter
RR Auction
German-born conductor and composer (1876–1962). Collection of three letters in German, each signed “Bruno Walter,” consisting of one ALS and two TLSs,
No Online Bidding For This Lot
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Felix Weingartner686 - Felix Weingartner
RR Auction
Austrian composer and conductor (1863–1942). Fantastic AMQS on an off-white 10 x 7 album page. Weingartner pens four detailed bars of an unidentified
No Online Bidding For This Lot
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Aerosmith: Joe Perry690 - Aerosmith: Joe Perry
RR Auction
Black-bodied Stedman Pro ‘telecaster-style’ electric guitar, signed on the white pickguard in black felt tip. In fine condition. Oversized.
No Online Bidding For This Lot
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Louis Armstrong691 - Louis Armstrong
RR Auction
TLS signed “Louis Amrstrong, Satchmo,” one page, 8.5 x 11.5, typed on the reverse of a sheet advertising ‘Lose Weight the Satchmo Way,’ December 21, 1
No Online Bidding For This Lot
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Beatles692 - Beatles
RR Auction
Vintage 8.5 x 11.5 magazine composite photo of the band in matching suits, signed in green ballpoint, “John Lennon,” “George Harrison,” and “Ringo Sta
No Online Bidding For This Lot
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Beatles: John Lennon693 - Beatles: John Lennon
RR Auction
ALS signed “John Lennon,” and “Yoko Ono,” one page, 8.25 x 10, no date, but mid-1970s. Letter to the owner of a West Hollywood boutique called Bowinkl
No Online Bidding For This Lot
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 12,000.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Beatles694 - Beatles
RR Auction
Rare original unsigned gold cover program for The Beatles Show, from their 1963 November-December tour, 8 x 10, 12 pages, with two great large photos
No Online Bidding For This Lot
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Beatles: John Lennon and Jimmy Carter695 - Beatles: John Lennon and Jimmy Carter
RR Auction
Interesting pairing of ballpoint signatures, “John Lennon” and “Jimmy Carter,” on an off-white 5 x 3.25 album page. In fine condition, with mild tonin
No Online Bidding For This Lot
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Beatles: Paul McCartney696 - Beatles: Paul McCartney
RR Auction
Two glossy 20th Century Fox promotional photos for the film Give My Regards to Broad Street, one 8 x 10 and one 10 x 8, each signed in black felt tip
No Online Bidding For This Lot
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Beatles: Paul McCartney697 - Beatles: Paul McCartney
RR Auction
Color 20 x 16 laser print photo from the Abbey Road cover shoot, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. Rolled.
No Online Bidding For This Lot
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Beatles: Paul McCartney698 - Beatles: Paul McCartney
RR Auction
Nice ink signature and inscription, “Paul McCartney to Tracy,” on a light yellow 4.5 x 3.5 album page. In fine condition.
No Online Bidding For This Lot
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Beatles: Paul McCartney699 - Beatles: Paul McCartney
RR Auction
Signed book: High in the Clouds. First edition, first printing. NY: Dutton Children's Books, 2005. Hardcover with dust jacket, 8.25 x 10, 93 pag...
No Online Bidding For This Lot
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Beatles: Paul McCartney700 - Beatles: Paul McCartney
RR Auction
Ecce Cor Meum CD signed on the front cover in black felt tip. In fine condition, with mild soiling. The CD is included. This deluxe edition f
No Online Bidding For This Lot
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Beatles: Ringo Starr701 - Beatles: Ringo Starr
RR Auction
Beatles for Sale album signed on the front cover in black felt tip, “Ringo.” In fine condition, with a few scattered light edge creases and a small la
No Online Bidding For This Lot
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
James Brown702 - James Brown
RR Auction
Official ‘R’ hologram-style RIAA platinum sales award presented “to Mr. James Brown to commemorate the sale of more than 1,000,000 copies of the Scott
No Online Bidding For This Lot
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Johnny Cash703 - Johnny Cash
RR Auction
Vintage 1960s concert program, 8.5 x 11, 10 pages, signed in blue ballpoint on the full-page image of Cash and his wife on back cover. In fine conditi
No Online Bidding For This Lot
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
The Clash704 - The Clash
RR Auction
‘Tommy Gun’ color 45 rpm record sleeve, signed in black felt tip by Joe Strummer, Mick Jones, and Paul Simonon. In fine condition. Accompanied by a fu
No Online Bidding For This Lot
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
The Clash705 - The Clash
RR Auction
Huge poster, 29 x 58, for The Clash on Broadway, featuring the band hovering over a city scene, signed vertically in silver ink by Joe Strummer, Paul
No Online Bidding For This Lot
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Bob Dylan706 - Bob Dylan
RR Auction
Felt tip signature, “Bob Dylan,” on a white card. Matted and framed with a portrait of a young Dylan to an overall size of 9.75 x 18.5. In fine condit
No Online Bidding For This Lot
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
The Eagles707 - The Eagles
RR Auction
Program for the Eagles ‘The California Tour’ in 2005, 9.5 x 13, boldly signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Don Henley, Joe Walsh, Timothy B
No Online Bidding For This Lot
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Fleetwood Mac708 - Fleetwood Mac
RR Auction
Color 18 x 24 promotional poster for The Dance, signed in black felt tip by Mick Fleetwood, John McVie, Christine McVie, Lindsey Buckingham, and Stevi
No Online Bidding For This Lot
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Gerry and the Pacemakers709 - Gerry and the Pacemakers
RR Auction
DS, two pages, 8.5 x 11, October 12, 1964. Agreement between the band and NEMS Enterprises Ltd. for the loanout of services of the band, signed on the
No Online Bidding For This Lot
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
George and Ira Gershwin710 - George and Ira Gershwin
RR Auction
Signed book: Porgy and Bess. Limited first edition of 250 copies (this being No. 225). NY: Random House, 1935. Hardcover with slipcase, 9.75 x 12.5, 5
No Online Bidding For This Lot
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Jimi Hendrix Experience711 - Jimi Hendrix Experience
RR Auction
Unusual musically-themed long-sleeve dress shirt with patterns of sheet music pages and covers, including ‘Showboat’ and ‘Pretty Little Baby,’ with a
No Online Bidding For This Lot
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 7,000.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Grateful Dead: Jerry Garcia712 - Grateful Dead: Jerry Garcia
RR Auction
Rare Jerry Garcia Band Home Account check, 8.25 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Garcia, payable to O. C. S. for $298.80, December 12, 19
No Online Bidding For This Lot
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Michael Jackson713 - Michael Jackson
RR Auction
Superlative glossy 8 x 10 Epic publicity photo of Jackson as he appeared on the Bad album cover, signed in blue ballpoint. In fine condition. An excep
No Online Bidding For This Lot
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Michael Jackson714 - Michael Jackson
RR Auction
Color glossy 6 x 8 photo of Jackson striking a pose on stage, signed in silver ink, “Love, Michael Jackson.” In fine condition.
No Online Bidding For This Lot
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Jefferson Starship715 - Jefferson Starship
RR Auction
Two items: Spitfire album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Grace Slick, Paul Kantner, Marty Balin, David Freiberg, and Pete Sears; and an
No Online Bidding For This Lot
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
The Kinks716 - The Kinks
RR Auction
Sheet music for ‘Till the End of the Day,’ five pages, 8.5 x 11, signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Ray Davies, Dave Davies, Mick Avory, a
No Online Bidding For This Lot
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Led Zeppelin: John Bonham717 - Led Zeppelin: John Bonham
RR Auction
Rare first pressing of the Led Zeppelin III album signed on the inside of the gatefold in blue ballpoint, “Best wishes, John Bonham.” In fine conditio
No Online Bidding For This Lot
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Steve Miller Band719 - Steve Miller Band
RR Auction
DS, one page, 8 x 10.25, May 24, 1973. Standard AFTRA contract between the Steve Miller Band and Bert Sugarman, Inc., for a performance on the NBC sho
No Online Bidding For This Lot
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Pink Floyd720 - Pink Floyd
RR Auction
Dark Side of the Moon album signed on the front cover in silver ink by Roger Waters, David Gilmour, Richard Wright, and Nick Mason. Also signed on rev
No Online Bidding For This Lot
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Pink Floyd721 - Pink Floyd
RR Auction
Ummagumma album boldly signed on the front in blue felt tip by Roger Waters, Nick Mason, and Richard Wright. In very good condition, with surface rubb
No Online Bidding For This Lot
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Pink Floyd: Roger Waters722 - Pink Floyd: Roger Waters
RR Auction
Wood-finish Fender Squier Tele ‘telecaster-style’ electric guitar, signed in person on the body in black felt tip by Waters. In fine condition, with a
No Online Bidding For This Lot
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
The Police723 - The Police
RR Auction
Zenyatta Mondatta album signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Sting, Andy Summers, and Stewart Copeland. In fine condition, with some edge cr
No Online Bidding For This Lot
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Cole Porter724 - Cole Porter
RR Auction
Signed book: Red Hot and Blue. Limited first edition of 300 copies (this being No. 15). NY: Random House, 1936. Hardcover, 9.25 x 12.25. Signed on the
No Online Bidding For This Lot
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Elvis Presley725 - Elvis Presley
RR Auction
Vintage 8 x 10 publicity photo of Elvis playing his guitar on stage, signed on the reverse in blue ballpoint, “Yours, Elvis Presley.” This signature w
No Online Bidding For This Lot
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Elvis Presley726 - Elvis Presley
RR Auction
Elvis Presley’s personally-owned and -used tan business jacket with a collar trimmed in faux brown fur, size 42, made by A. E. Nelson. In fine conditi
No Online Bidding For This Lot
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Elvis Presley727 - Elvis Presley
RR Auction
Personal check, 8.25 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Presley, “E. A. Presley,” payable to J. D. Sumner & Stamps Quartet for $1000,...
No Online Bidding For This Lot
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Elvis Presley728 - Elvis Presley
RR Auction
Elvis Presley’s personally-owned and -used dark brown triangular Fender guitar pick, measuring 1.75 x 1.5, emblazoned in white, “Fender, Medium.” In f
No Online Bidding For This Lot
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Elvis Presley: Colonel Tom Parker729 - Elvis Presley: Colonel Tom Parker
RR Auction
Unsigned retained carbon copy of a letter from Parker to Elvis Presley, three pages, 8.5 x 11, April 29, 1960. In part: “The time has come for your ow
No Online Bidding For This Lot
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Elvis Presley730 - Elvis Presley
RR Auction
Extremely scarce temporary paper record sleeve for Presley’s ‘Blue Suede Shoes’ 1956 extended play record (EPA 747). Lightweight sleeve measures 7.5 x
No Online Bidding For This Lot
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Elvis Presley731 - Elvis Presley
RR Auction
Elvis Presley’s personally-owned and -worn custom glasses with nonprescription lenses. The aviator-style glasses feature black plastic frames with his
No Online Bidding For This Lot
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Queen732 - Queen
RR Auction
A Night at the Opera album signed on the front cover in green felt tip by Freddie Mercury and in black felt tip by Brian May, Roger Taylor, and John D
No Online Bidding For This Lot
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Queen733 - Queen
RR Auction
Ballpoint signatures and inscription, “To Bob—Best wishes, Freddie Mercury,” “Brian May,” and “John Deacon,” on an off-white 8.5 x 11 sheet bearing an
No Online Bidding For This Lot
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Queen: Freddie Mercury734 - Queen: Freddie Mercury
RR Auction
45 rpm record of Mercury’s single ‘Love Kills,’ from the Metropolis soundtrack, signed on the front of the sleeve in silver ink. Some scattered light
No Online Bidding For This Lot
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Rolling Stones735 - Rolling Stones
RR Auction
Black and Blue album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Mick Jagger and on the back cover in black felt tip by Ronnie Wood, Bill Wyman, and
No Online Bidding For This Lot
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Rolling Stones736 - Rolling Stones
RR Auction
Choice set of vintage ballpoint signatures of Mick Jagger (ins), Keith Richards, Brian Jones, Bill Wyman, and Charlie Watts on two 4 x 2.75 album page
No Online Bidding For This Lot
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark