RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document, and Autograph Auction

Glossy 8 x 10 A&M Records publicity photo, signed in black felt tip by Karen Carpenter and Richard Carpenter. A few light creases and some soili...

Signed book: Eric Clapton: The Autobiography. First edition, first printing, limited issue, numbered 397/1000. London: Century, 2007. Hardcover with s

Made in Japan album signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Ian Gillian, Ian Paice, Jon Lord, and Roger Glover. In fine condition, with two lab

Self-titled debut album (demonstration copy) signed on the back cover in black felt tip by Joe Strummer, Mick Jones, and Paul Simonon, and in blue bal

Self-titled album signed on the front cover in blue and black felt tip by David Crosby, Stephen Stills, and Graham Nash. Wear and splitting to edges,

Saxophonist, band leader, and composer (1926–1967) whose brilliant improvisatory skills and experimental spirit made him one of the most influential a

Vintage ballpoint signatures, “J. Morrison,” “John Densmore,” “Robby Krieger,” and “R. Manzarek,” on a 7 x 8.75 guest register page from a Los Angeles

Bringing It All Back Home album signed on the reverse in red felt tip circa 1960s. In fine condition, with light soiling and wear to edges. The record

Hotel California album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Don Henley, Joe Walsh, Don Felder, and Randy Meisner; and a felt tip signature of

Without a Net album flat signed on the front in purple paint pen by Jerry Garcia, Bob Weir, Mickey Hart, Phil Lesh, Bill Kreutzmann, and Vince Welnick

Rare original 12.5 x 20 poster advertising the last of the ‘Acid Test’ parties held by Ken Kesey in California during the mid-1960s. This poster depic

TLS, signed, “Woody Guthrie,” one page, lightly-lined, 7.5 x 9.75, March 19, 1946. Letter to Moe Asch and Marian Distler. In full: “I have listened to

Promotional poster for Sunn amplifiers featuring an image of Hendrix performing, 23 x 29, signed on a panel on the reverse in black ink, “Love always,

Desirable ballpoint signature, “Jimi Hendrix EXP.,” on a light blue 4 x 3 album page. Attractively double-matted and framed with the Jimi Henrix Exper

Rare vintage 9.75 x 7 UK newspaper photo advertising the Polydor release of their debut single ‘Hey Joe/Stone Free,’ signed in blue and black ballpoin

Uncommon color 15 x 19 photo of Hooker sitting on the hood of a classic car and cradling his guitar, prominently signed in the lower border in black f

DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, February 5, 1986. Standard AFTRA contract in which Houston agrees to perform her song “Saving All My Love” at the 1986 Grammy

Victory album signed next to his image on the inside album sleeve. Scattered creases and partial edge separations to inside sleeve, and scattered crea

Presence album signed on the front cover in felt tip, “Best wishes, John Bonham” and “Best wishes, Robert Plant.” Some scattered marks and soiling, sl

Led Zeppelin II album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Robert Plant and John Paul Jones; and a felt tip signature of Jimmy Page on a whit

Collection of four color program photos, measuring between 13.5 x 9 and 9 x 14, each signed by the classic Led Zeppelin member pictured, with Page and

Unplayed German pressing of Marley’s Uprising album signed and inscribed on the front cover in blue ballpoint, “To Frau Adorjan, ‘Rasta Live,’ Merry C

Rare felt tip signature, “Jah Live Love, Bob Marley, Wailers,” on an off-white 9.5 x 10.75 card. In fine condition, with extremely mild surface crease

Classic color glossy 13.5 x 10.5 photo of the band sitting in director’s chairs, signed in black felt tip by David Jones, Mike Nesmith, Peter Tork, an

Handsome matte-finish 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo, boldly signed and inscribed in black ink, “To Barbara Ann, Yours, Rick Nelson.” In fine conditi

Two pieces of Nelson’s custom-made clothing: his circa 1970 stage-worn denim shirt featuring two breast pockets, decorated on the shoulders, back, and

Atom Heart Mother album signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Roger Waters, David Gilmour, Nick Mason, and Rick Wright. In fine condition. Th

The Final Cut album signed on the front cover in silver ink by Roger Waters and Nick Mason. In fine condition, with promotional label affixed to front

Scarce comic book–style program for Pink Floyd’s 1974 UK tour, 8.25 x 11.75, 16 pages, signed on the psychedelic centerfold image in blue ballpoint by

Signatures in pencil, “From, Elvis Presley,” and blue ballpoint, “Priscilla Presley,” on an off-white 7 x 10 sheet of Las Vegas Hilton letterhead. Nic

Exceptional vintage 7.75 x 9.75 double-sided program cover from the 1957 Elvis Presley photo folio, signed on both sides in blue ballpoint. Smoothed o

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 and Roger Taylor. In fine

Jazz album signed on the front cover in felt tip by Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor, and John Deacon (twice). In fine condition, with a promo

Emotional Rescue album signed on the front cover in blue and black felt tip by Mick Jagger, Charlie Watts, Bill Wyman, and Ronnie Wood. In fine condit

Signed book: In the Beginning. Limited edition, numbered 653/1000. London: Octopus Publishing, 2006. Hardcover with slipcase, 10.5 x 13, 320 pages. Si

Back cover of their 1966 Aftermath album signed in blue ballpoint by Mick Jagger, Brian Jones, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts, and Bill Wyman. In very

ALS signed “Brian Jones xxx,” one page, 5.25 x 7, May 1964. A playful letter to an admirer. In full: “Thanks for your letter. I’m afraid my birthday h

Sheet music book for Guys and Dolls, 9 x 12, 32 pages, signed on the front cover in black ballpoint by Sinatra. In very good condition, with scattered

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Sinatra with Cliff Kehl, maitre d’ of the South Shore Room at Harrah’s Tahoe, signed and inscribed in black felt ti

Large ballpoint signature, “Frank Sinatra,” on an off-white 6 x 4 album page. In fine condition, with mild foxing (not detracting from the bold signat

Psychedelic original 14 x 22 poster advertising the Teddy and His Patches single ‘Suzy Creamcheese’ by Chance Records. In fine condition, with tack ho

Terrific original 14 x 21.25 concert poster for the Ten Years After and Country Weather shows presented by Bill Graham at the Fillmore West from Novem

Concert program from the band’s War tour, 8.25 x 11.75, signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint, “Bono 83,” “Edge,” and “Adam,” and in black felt

Boy album signed on the front cover in black felt tip, “Bono 89,” and “Larry,” and in blue ballpoint, “Edge,” and “To Libby, Love Adam.” In fine condi

Rare color 4 x 7 handbill for a December 23, 1968, show at Olympia Stadium in Detroit, featuring performances by the Crazy World of Arthur Brown, MC5,

American soul and R&B singer (1934–1984) best known for such hits as ‘To Be Loved’ and ‘Lonely Teardrops.’ After suffering a heart attack while ...

Handwritten lyrics by Pal Waaktaar, unsigned, one lined notebook page, 4.25 x 6, no date. Waaktaar pens the lyrics to the first two verses of the song

Blow Up Your Video album signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Angus Young, Malcolm Young, Cliff Williams, and Simon Wright. In fine conditio

Off-white coated 12.5? drumhead with the band’s logo in the center, signed below in black felt tip; and a glossy 10 x 8 photo of Best and the rest of

Cardstock 4 x 5 photo of Starr peeking out from behind stage curtains, boldly signed in black felt tip, “Ringo.” In fine condition.

Uncommon bank check, 6 x 3, filled out and signed by Berlin, payable to Japanese-American Employment Agency for $10.00, December 7, 1925. In fine cond

Glossy 3.25 x 5.5 portrait of the composer in profile, signed in the lower border in black felt tip by Bernstein, who adds a two-bar musical quote fro

Collection of eight items signed by British bands and musicians, including: a glossy publicity photo of The Notting Hillbillies, signed in black felt

Popular early 1960s British band. Vintage ballpoint signatures of Joe Brown, Tony Oakman, Peter Oakman, and one other on a light green 4.5 x 3.75 albu

Heartbeat City album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Ric Ocasek, Elliot Easton, David Robinson, and Greg Hawkes. In fine condition, with

Pyromania album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Phil Collen, Joe Elliot, Rick Savage, Rick Allen, and Vivian Campbell. In fine condition

Color satin-finish 14 x 11 group photo, signed in blue felt tip, “Bob 1,” “Bob 2,” “Mark,” and “Jerry.” In fine condition, with a PSA/DNA authenticati

Matte-finish 5 x 7 photo of Ellington smiling, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “To Joni, good luck, Duke Ellington.” In fine condition, with l

Touch album signed on the front cover in black felt tip, “Love from Annie Lennox! xxx” and “and David A. Stewart.” In fine condition. The record is in

Two glossy photos of the Everly Brothers, 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, each signed in felt tip by Phil and Don Everly. In overall fine condition.

Program for Gaye’s September–October 1976 UK tour, 9.75 x 13, signed on the front cover in black ballpoint, “‘The’ Marvin Gaye.” In very good conditio

Diamond International Entertainment business check, 8.25 x 3, filled out and signed in another hand, payable to Marvin P. Gaye for $5000, November 16,

Three albums, each signed on the back cover by the folk musicians featured, including: The Kingston Trio (John Stewart, Nick Reynolds, and Bob Shane);

Ballpoint signatures and inscriptions of Gerry Marsden, Fred Marsden and Les Maguire, and Les Chadwick on three off-white 5 x 3.5 album pages. In over

Europe ’72 album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Bill Kreutzmann, Bob Weir, Mickey Hart, Robert Hunter, and Tom Constanten, who adds a v

Program for the 1957 European tour of Bill Haley and His Comets, 8.5 x 10.75, 18 pages, signed on the first page in blue ballpoint by Bill Haley and a

Glossy 8 x 10 MCA publicity photo of John tipping his top hat, signed in silver ink. In very fine condition.

Honky Chateau album prominently signed and inscribed on the front cover in black ballpoint, “To Simon, Best wishes, Elton John”; and a glossy 10 x 8 p

Blue album signed on the front cover in silver ink. In fine condition, with a few surface marks and nicks. The record is not included.

Collection of seven letters and one document, each signed by a notable musician, including: John Williams (TLS), Wayne Newton (TLS), Virgil Thomson (D

Collection of 33 photos, ten in color, all but one 8 x 10 or 10 x 8, each signed in ink by the musician pictured, including: Art Garfunkel (inscribed)

Collection of approximately 75 items, including photos, programs, signatures, and letters, each signed by a musician, including: Van Cliburn, Waylon J

Ballpoint signatures of the folk singer-songwriters, “Good left wing luck, Phil Ochs” and “Best wishes, Alice Stuart,” on an off-white 5 x 3.25 card.

Uncommon glossy 5 x 7 Polydor publicity photo of Piaf, signed and inscribed in French in fountain pen. In very good condition, with a few small stains

DS, one page, 7 x 3, no date but referring to a previous document of March 11, 1946. Porter requests that the “right, title and interest in the musica

Four items, each signed by a different rock and roll band, including: signatures of Tourists members Lennox, Stewart, Coombes, and Chin on a 1980 date

Anytime, Anyplace, Anywhere album signed on the front cover in ballpoint by Dale Krantz, and signed on the inside gatefold by Krantz, Gary Rossington,

Never Mind the Bollocks CD signed signed on the front cover of the booklet in blue felt tip by John Lydon, Steve Jones, Paul Cook, and Glen Matlock. A

Vintage pencil signature and inscription, “Best wishes to Bob, Frank Sinatra,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card, also signed by Phil Silvers and Saul Chapli

Two albums: a Living Without Your Love album, signed and inscribed on the front cover in blue ballpoint, “To Mike, with love, Dusty Springfield”; and

Souvenir handwritten lyrics to ‘Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)’ on a white 8.5 x 11 sheet printed with his band’s name, signed at the conclus

Glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo of Styx, signed in blue and black felt tip by Tommy Shaw, James Young, Dennis DeYoung, and Chuck Panozzo. In very fine c

Three felt tip signatures and inscriptions of Estelle Brown, Sylvia Shernwell, and Myrna Smith on individual pink 6.25 x 4 album pages, signing with t

Rock and roll and rockabilly pioneer (1935–1976) who achieved legendary status with songs such as ‘Be-Bop-A-Lula’ and ‘Lotta Lovin.’ Ballpoint signatu

Large and bold felt tip signatures of Pete Townshend, Roger Daltrey, John Entwistle, and Kenny Jones on individual 5 x 3 cards, expertly double-matted

Personal check, 6 x 2.75, filled out in another hand and signed by Entwistle, payable to Pueblo Bonito Los Cabos for $1823.19, January 28, 1997. In fi

Two albums: a Who Are You album, signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint, “Pete Townshend” and “Best wishes, Roger Daltrey”; and a The Kids Are Al

Fragile album signed on the front cover in blue and black felt tip by Jon Anderson, Rick Wakeman, Chris Squire, Steve Howe, and Alan White. In fine co

American musician (1909–1959) acclaimed as one of the greatest tenor sax and clarinet players in the history of jazz. He finally succumbed, after a lo

Series 1943 100-lire Italian banknote issued as Allied Military Currency, 2.5 x 6, crisply signed at the top in fountain pen. Handsomely double-matted

Classic vintage matte-finish 11 x 14 Melbourne Spurr photo of Boyd clad in dark cowboy garb and nonchalantly wielding a revolver, signed and inscribed

Exceptional ballpoint signature, “Marlon Brando,” on an off-white 4.5 x 1.5 card. Wonderfully double-matted and framed with a classic color photo of B

Collection of 121 personal and business checks, each signed by an actor, actress, athlete, or celebrity. Signers are: James Stewart (PSA/DNA encapsula

Supremely desirable glossy 10 x 7.75 photo of Chaney in his classic role as Count Dracula in the 1943 film Son of Dracula, signed in black ballpoint.

Desirable oversized vintage matte-finish 10.5 x 13.5 photo of Chaney in a handsome suit and tie, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “For guts &am...

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of the actor dressed in a handsome suit and tie, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Gloria, With many good wishes,

Chase National Bank check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Dean, “James Dean,” payable to himself, “James Dean,” for $45, March 22, 1954, and ag

Dashing vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Flynn in a dazzlingly patterned tie and sport coat, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “Hello Gloria!

Vibrant original color 27.25 x 41 one-sheet movie poster for the 1943 MGM film Girl Crazy, starring Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney. This ‘Style D’ pos

Attractive vintage matte-finish 9.5 x 13.25 head-and-shoulders portrait, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “My best wishes to Mr. Marsh, Sincerely