RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document, and Autograph Auction

Important Swedish novelist and playwright (1849–1912) who takes a place among the most influential figures in the development of modern theater. ALS i

Bengali poet, playwright, philosopher, and author (1861–1941) who became the first non-European to win a Nobel Prize (Literature) in 1913. Exquisite m

Untranslated ALS in French, one page, 4 x 3, February 1890. Nicely triple-matted and framed with an engraved portrait of Verne to an overall size of 1

Important and extremely early handwritten manuscript draft for Thoreau's first book, A Week on the Concord and Merrimack Rivers, unsigned, one p...

ALS, five pages on three sheets, 7.5 x 9.5, no date. Letter to admirer H. Cotton Minchin regarding publication of The Lord of the Rings, his interests

Author (1867–1957) famous for writing Little House on the Prairie. Uncommon ALS, one page, 5 x 8, June 28, 1949. Letter to an admirer. In part: “I am

Uncommon ALS, one page on a 5.5 x 3.5 postcard depicting the Harwood Hotel, April 2, 1940. Letter to Patricia Newman. In part: “The copy of Child Life

LS signed “Wm Wordsworth,” one page, 4.5 x 7.5, September 9, 1840. Letter to a gentleman. In part: “In reply to yr application for payment of a small

British author regarded as the first British detective story writer (1824–1889). Bold ink signature, “Very sincerely yours, Wilkie Collins, May 14th,

French writer and dramatist (1824–1895) best known for Camille and for being the illegitimate son of famed novelist Alexandre Dumas. Untranslated ALS

Signed book: Complete Poems of Robert Frost. Later printing. NY: Henry Holt and Company, 1959. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6 x 8.5, 666 pages. Signed

South African writer, political activist, and recipient of the 1991 Nobel Prize in Literature (1923–2014). Color glossy 5 x 7.25 photo of Gordimer in

Four bank checks, all 5.5 x 2.5, including three filled out by Grey, all dated from the 1920s, and each signed by Grey. In fine condition, with expect

Signed book: Zane Grey’s Book of Camps and Trails. First edition. NY: Harper and Brothers, 1931. Hardcover, 6 x 8.25, 211 pages. Signed on the half-ti

German writer and translator (1830–1914) who wrote novels, poetry, and short stories and was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1910. ALS in Ge

Signed book: Cujo. First edition. NY: Viking Press, 1981. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 319 pages. Signed on the first free end page in blue

TLS, one page, 8 x 7, personal letterhead, July 24, 1923. Letter to a gentleman. In part: “I…am much honoured by your proposal that I should contribut

Signed book: Death of a Salesman. Limited edition, numbered 238/500. NY: Viking Press, 1981. Hardcover with slipcase, 5.75 x 8.75, 139 pages. Signed o

Signed book: The Complete Works of Eugene O’Neill, Volume I. Limited edition, numbered 1097/1200. NY: Boni & Liveright, 1924. Hardcover, 6.25 x ...

Japanese author (born 1935) who won the 1994 Nobel Prize in Literature. Color glossy 5 x 7 photo, signed in blue felt tip in English and Japanese. In

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

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

Soviet piano virtuoso (1915–1997) who was widely considered one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century. Russian release of Franz Liszt Concerto

Eminent Russian composer (1844–1908) best known for such brilliantly orchestrated works as Scheherazade and for operatic staples like ‘Sadko,’ ‘The Ta

Important Italian composer (1792–1868) who became one of the seminal figures in the history of opera with such repertoire staples as The Barber of Sev

Russian pianist, composer, and conductor who became a pivotal figure in Russian culture when he founded the Saint Petersburg Conservatory (1829–1894).

Venetian composer and conductor (1750–1825). As the Austrian imperial Kapellmeister from 1788 to 1824, he was one of the most important and famous mus

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 of

German composer (1878–1934) best known for his operas and orchestral music. Schreker, a Jew, was denounced by the Nazis for the production of ‘Entarte

Soviet composer (1906–1975) whose fifteen symphonies occupy a place of central performance in the orchestral literature of the twentieth century. AMQS

German composer (1864–1949) whose colorful symphonic poems and operas earned him a place among the most important figures in late-19th and early 20th-

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

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,

German-born conductor and composer (1876–1962). Collection of three letters in German, each signed “Bruno Walter,” consisting of one ALS and two TLSs,

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

Black-bodied Stedman Pro ‘telecaster-style’ electric guitar, signed on the white pickguard in black felt tip. In fine condition. Oversized.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Color 20 x 16 laser print photo from the Abbey Road cover shoot, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. Rolled.

Nice ink signature and inscription, “Paul McCartney to Tracy,” on a light yellow 4.5 x 3.5 album page. In fine condition.

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...

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

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

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

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

‘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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Unusual musically-themed long-sleeve dress shirt with patterns of sheet music pages and covers, including ‘Showboat’ and ‘Pretty Little Baby,’ with a

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

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

Color glossy 6 x 8 photo of Jackson striking a pose on stage, signed in silver ink, “Love, Michael Jackson.” In fine condition.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

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

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

Extremely scarce temporary paper record sleeve for Presley’s ‘Blue Suede Shoes’ 1956 extended play record (EPA 747). Lightweight sleeve measures 7.5 x

Elvis Presley’s personally-owned and -worn custom glasses with nonprescription lenses. The aviator-style glasses feature black plastic frames with his

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

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

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

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

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