RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document, and Autograph Auction

Glossy 4 x 5 photo of Dr. Seuss posing with his arms crossed, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a couple trivial edge creases.

Fountain pen signature, “H. G. Wells,” on an off-white 4.5 x 3.5 card. In fine condition, with light toning.

Chase National Bank check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Williams, “Tennessee Williams, (Special account),” payable to cash for $15, December

Pencil signature, “Ferruccio Busoni, 28 Nov. 1909,” and an ink signature, “Artur Schnabel, Charlottenberg, 19 May 1906,” on individual off-white 4.5 x

Superb matte-finish 6.25 x 8.5 photo, very boldly signed and inscribed in black ink, “Alla gentile amica Clara Borger, Sinceramente, Enrico Caruso, 19

Classic matte-finish 3.25 x 5.25 postcard photo of Caruso in a three-quarter-length pose, signed vertically in supremely bold black ink. In fine condi

Leading English composer (1857–1934) and a significant figure among late Romantic European musicians. ALS, one page both sides, 4.5 x 7, printed perso

Excessively rare and extremely desirable manuscript DS in German, one page both sides, 8 x 9.75, July 21, 1801. Untranslated contract in which Haydn c

Extremely bold ALS in German, signed “W. Furtwangler,” one page, 8.5 x 11, April 3, 1914. Early letter to the tenor Kuhnsch. In part (translated): “Du

Uncommon oversized 11.75 x 14.5 heavyweight cardstock Decca publicity photo of Karajan, prominently signed in fountain pen. In very good to fine condi

Superlative collection of nine AMQSs on a single 7.5 x 9.25 off-white sheet, with each composer penning a few intricate bars of music and signing belo

Renowned German pianist (1895–1991) especially noted for his interpretations of Beethoven. Matte-finish 3.75 x 5.75 postcard photo of Kempff in a cont

Italian composer (1857–1919) best known for his operas, particularly the beloved repertoire staple ‘Pagliacci’ (1892). Choice AMQS on an off-white 7.2

Romantic era composer and pianist (1811–1886) whose prowess at the keyboard earned him a cachet as perhaps the greatest virtuoso in the history of the

Attractive guest book belonging to music publisher Otto Furstner, 11.5 x 9.25, with alligator skin covers, silver corner pieces, and lettering on the

Russian violin virtuoso (1908–1974). Russian release of his Brahm's Violin Concerto in D major op. 77 album signed on the front cover in blue fe...

Russian violin virtuoso (1908–1974). Collection of three untranslated ALSs in Russian, dating from 1957 to 1973, all to concert agent and director of

Russian violin virtuoso (1908–1974). ALS in Russian, one page both sides, 6.5 x 10.25, March 14, 1958. Untranslated letter to Louis Persinger. In fine

Distinguished Soviet violinist (1908–1974). Collection of four untranslated ALSs in Russian, dating from 1971 to 1975, all sent to concert agent and d

Self-proclaimed ‘anti-modernist’ German composer (1869–1949), best known for his opera Palestrina, based on the life of the famed sixteenth-century co