RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document, and Autograph Auction

Highly important German composer and pianist (1810–1856) whose distinctively lyrical musical language, especially evident in his keyboard works and ar

Desirable AMQS on an off-white 3.5 x 2.25 slip, signed below in black ink, “John Philip Sousa, ’98.” Sousa pens three bars of music in the key of D. F

Exceptional matte-finish 3.25 x 5 postcard portrait of Strauss with a severe expression on his face, signed in black ink, “Dr. Richard Strauss.” Hands

British composer (1842–1900) best known for his collaborations on more than a dozen classic comic operas with librettist W. S. Gilbert. Signed book: t

Choice ballpoint signature, “Igor Stravinsky, 1954,” on an off-white 4.5 x 3 card. In very fine condition.

Uncommon matte-finish 4.5 x 6.5 head-and-shoulders portrait of Toscanini, signed at the bottom of the image in white ink and dated April 30, 1928. Aff

ALS in pencil in Italian, signed “Arturo,” written on both sides of a typed letter sent to him from G. Ricordi & Co., one page, 8.5 x 11, July 3...

Choice ink signature below a brief inscription in Italian, “G. Verdi, Milano, 23 Jul. 1900,” on an off-white 4.5 x 3.5 card. In fine condition. A poli

ALS in German, one page both sides, 8.75 x 11.25, Grand Hotel Milano & Helvetia letterhead, August 1936. Letter to his mother, who was unhappy w...

American composer and songwriter (1832–1884) best known for his work produced during the Civil War. Handwritten musical manuscript, unsigned, one page

Magnificent 2.25 x 3.75 carte-de-visite portrait of the composer in profile, signed vertically on the right side in bold black ink, “Richard Wagner.”

Concert pianist (1887–1961) and older brother of philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein who, after losing his right arm in World War I, devised novel techniq

Exceptional circa early 1964 official Beatles fan club card featuring a classic image of all four in their gray collarless suits, 5.5 x 4.25, signed i

Ideal late-1963 uninscribed bold ballpoint signatures of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr on two separate 4.5 x 2.5 album

Exceptional vintage fountain pen signatures and inscription, “To Pene, love from The Beatles. George Harrison xxx,” “John Lennon xxx,” “Paul McCartney

Desirable circa early 1963 ballpoint signatures, “love Paul McCartney, xxx, (Beatles),” “George Harrison,” and “Ringo Starr,” on an off-white 4.25 x 2

Original unused ticket from the Beatles concert at Shea Stadium on August 23, 1966, in New York, 6.25 x 1.5, bearing an image of the ‘Fab Four’ on the

Two items: an official 5.5 x 4.25 Beatles Fan Club card featuring an image of the group, signed in blue ballpoint by manager Neil Aspinall on behalf o

Three items: a vintage glossy 5.25 x 7.75 photo of Harrison resting his chin on his hand, signed and inscribed in ink, “To Janet, love from George Har

Vintage matte-finish 3 x 3.75 photo of the Beatles in their early days, signed and inscribed on the reverse in blue ballpoint, “To Pene, love from Geo

Signed book: In His Own Write. Later printing. London: Jonathan Cape, 1964. Hardcover, 5.5 x 7, 78 pages. Beautifully signed on a free end page in blu

Choice ballpoint signature, “John Lennon, xxx,” on a pink 4.5 x 4 album page. In fine condition, with light toning and adhesive remnants to edges from

Highly desirable vintage glossy 8.5 x 6.5 Dezo Hoffman photo of the Beatles walking down the street, signed circa early 1964 in blue ballpoint, “Paul

Glossy 8 x 10 group photo from the early years of the Beatles, signed in black felt tip, “Cheers! Paul McCartney.” In fine condition.

Glossy 10 x 8 photo of McCartney with Bill Clinton, signed in blue felt tip by McCartney. In fine condition, with a slightly grainy quality to the ima

Choice ballpoint signatures and inscription, “To Marion, from Paul McCartney and” and “Wings, Linda McCartney,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2.25 card. In fi

Scottish-born artist and musician (1940–1962) best known as the original bassist for the Beatles. Handwritten poem in pencil, unsigned, one lightly li

Scottish-born artist and musician (1940–1962) best known as the original bassist for the Beatles. Wonderful original black watercolor painting by Sutc

Printed score for songs from Follow the Fleet, published in 1936, 29 pages, 9.25 x 12.25, signed and inscribed on the first free end page in fountain

DS, signed “John Mellor,” one page, 8.25 x 11.75, July 31, 1988. Strummer informs Mystery Train, Inc. that use of his “likeness and/or performance in

Exceedingly rare Someday My Prince Will Come album signed on the back cover in blue ballpoint by Miles Davis, Hank Mobley, Paul Chambers, Jimmie Cobb,

Glossy 8 x 10 Blues Heaven Foundation publicity photo, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a bend to the lower right corner.

Amazing ALS twice signed “Woody,” nine pages both sides, 8 x 10, December 18, 1945. A spectacular letter to frequent correspondent Charlotte Strauss,

Color 8 x 10 book photo, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with scattered handling creases.

Uncommon 11 x 16.5 mini poster of a classic Led Zeppelin performance, signed in white paint pen and silver ink by Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, and John P

The Wall album signed on the front cover in blue and black felt tip, “Roger Waters,” “Rick Wright,” and “Another Brick in the Wall…. Nick Mason”; and

Collection of 22 unused tickets for performances at Pirates World in Dania, Florida, all measuring 5 x 2, dating to the early 1970s, with performers i

Fabulous vintage 3.5 x 4 candid photo of Elvis in his Army uniform during winter, circa late 1950s, signed on the reverse in blue ballpoint. Photo is

Jazz album signed on the back cover in ballpoint by Freddie Mercury, Brian May, John Deacon, and Roger Taylor. In fine condition, with scattered edge

Leave Home album signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint by Johnny, Joey, Dee Dee, and Tommy Ramone. In fine condition, with a few edge creases an

Handwritten working lyrics to the Joey Ramone song ‘Stop Thinking About it,’ unsigned, on an 8.5 x 11 sheet with a printed verse along the left side o

Handwritten lyric fragment to the Joey Ramone song ‘Eyes of Green,’ unsigned, on the front of 7.5 x 5 mailing envelope, addressed to Ramone and postma

Handwritten working lyrics to the Joey Ramone song ‘Stop Thinking About It,’ unsigned, on the reverse of an 8.5 x 11 faxed sheet with printing on the

Tattoo You album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood, Charlie Watts, and Bill Wyman. In fine condit

Desirable program for the Rolling Stones’ August 1964 UK tour, 7.75 x 10.25, signed on a full-page image on the back cover in ballpoint by Mick Jagger

Three items encompassing the full original lineup: an Aftermath album signed on the reverse in blue ballpoint by Mick Jagger, Brian Jones, and Bill Wy

Vintage ballpoint signatures of Mick Jagger, Brian Jones, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts, and Bill Wyman on an off-white 6 x 4 album page with a collec

Early ALS, one page, 5.25 x 7, no date. Letter to a fan. In part: “No, we don’t often get in to the ‘Top of the Pops’ and as you said, we can’t be in

Fantastic vintage folding postcard program from the Sands in Las Vegas, 6.25 x 4.75, signed on the front in blue ballpoint by Sinatra. The card opens

U2 2 Date album signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Bono, Edge, Adam Clayton, and Larry Mullen, Jr., all signing first name only. In fine c