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

Color 39.5 x 58 promotional poster for The Joshua Tree, signed in silver ink by Bono and Edge and in black felt tip by Adam Clayton and Larry [Mullen,

Rare early 5.5 x 3.5 official The Who fan club promo card featuring an image of the band, signed on the reverse in blue ballpoint by Pete Townshend, K

Two albums, each signed and inscribed on the back in ink by the band members, including: Challengers (Richard Delvy, Art Fisher, Nick Hefner, Phil Pru

Two albums, each signed and inscribed on the front or gatefold in ink by the band members, including: 1910 Fruitgum Company (Frank Jeckell, Floyd Marc

Three albums, each signed and inscribed on the back in ink by the band members, including: Four Jacks and a Jill (Glenys Lynne, Clive Harding, Tony Hu

Three albums, each signed and inscribed on the front, back, or gatefold in ink by the band members, including: The Yellow Payges (Dan Hortter, Dan Gor

Three albums, each signed and inscribed on the front or gatefold in ink by the band members, including: Brewer & Shipley (Mike Brewer and Tom Sh...

Two albums, each signed and inscribed on the back in ink by the band members, including: The Everly Brothers (Phil and Don Everly); and Peter and Gord

ABBA: The Album album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Benny Andersson, Agnetha Faltskog, Anni-Frid Lyngstad, and Bjorn Ulvaeus. Scattere

Color 17 x 22 poster for the Shadowman #19 comic featuring Aerosmith, signed in black felt tip by Steven Tyler and Joey Kramer, and in gold ink by Joe

Collection of six items, each signed by one or more members of The Association, including: vintage circa 1966 ballpoint signatures of Gary Alexander,

DS, one page, 7.5 x 9.75, January 24, 1949. An agreement between the William Morris Agency and General Artists Corporation with regards to Basie’s con

Vintage ballpoint signatures of Brian Wilson, Carl Wilson, Dennis Wilson, Mike Love, and Al Jardine on both sides of an off-white 3 x 5 lined notebook

Postcard depicting Lennon’s line-drawing artwork of his family, 6 x 4.25, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To John, love, Yoko Ono Lennon, NYC

John Lennon’s maternal aunt and guardian (1906–1991). ALS signed “Mimi Smith,” one page, 8.25 x 11.75, January 21, 1977. Letter to John Bennett. In fu

Bright white coated 14.5? Remo drumhead featuring silkscreened artwork of Starr below the words ‘Peace’ and ‘Love,’ signed in black felt tip, “Ringo.”

Cardstock 3.5 x 5.5 photo of Starr holding up a photo of himself, signed vertically in black felt tip. In fine condition. Accompanied by the original

Uncommon bank check, 6 x 3, filled out and signed by Berlin, payable to Eldridge Hand Laundry for $6.72, December 7, 1925. In fine condition, with can

TLS, one page, 7.25 x 11, personal letterhead, April 6, 1942. Letter to poet Joseph Auslander at the Library of Congress. In part: “I am sorry I didn’

DS, five pages, 8.5 x 11, August 27, 1953. Agreement between Paramount Pictures and Berlin in which he acknowledges that “the motion picture photoplay

Glossy 7.25 x 9 head-and-shoulders photo of the iconic composer, signed in blue ballpoint, “Best wishes from Irving Berlin.” Handsomely double-matted

Glossy 7.5 x 8.75 photo of the great conductor, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “For Beth Rubin, Best wishes from Leonard Bernstein, 1980.” Do

Sabotage album signed on the front cover in gold ink by Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward, and in blue felt tip by Ozzy Osbourne using his give

Lyricist (1862–1935) who wrote the popular song ‘The Sidewalks of New York,’ performed by the likes of Mel Torme, Duke Ellington, Larry Groce, and The

Two book photos, both approximately 8.25 x 10.5, each signed in blue ballpoint by the musicians pictured. Signers are Rev. Gary Davis, and Sonny Terry

Self-titled debut album signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Brad Delp, adding “Keep rockin’!” and the band’s name, Tom Scholz (ins) also ad

Ballpoint signatures and inscriptions, “To John, Eric Clapton” and “To John, All the best, Denny Laine,” on opposite sides of a single yellow 5.25 x 4

Superb vintage glossy 7 x 9 photo of Cole singing into a microphone, prominently signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Steve, Best wishes, Nat Kin

Glossy 10 x 8 photo of the jazz brothers side-by-side, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “To ‘Moike’ Walsh—Top O’ the Mornin’ and the evenin’, S

Helicon album signed and inscribed on the reverse in blue ballpoint by Frankie Valli, Gerry Polci, Don Ciccone, John Paiva, and Lee Shapiro. In fine c

The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway album signed on the front cover in blue and black felt tip by Phil Collins, Tony Banks, Mike Rutherford, and Steve Hack

Glossy 7 x 8.75 photo of the jazz trumpet legend posing with his instrument and some drums, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Roy, Best wish

Unsigned business card for “Buddy and Bob, ‘Western and Bop,’” 3.5 x 2, listing the band members at the top as “Buddy Holley,” “Larry Wellborn,” and “

Glossy 8 x 10 Epic Records publicity photo of Jackson in his classic leather jacket, signed and inscribed in red felt tip, “To Richie, All my love, Mi

Color satin-finish 9.25 x 7.5 photo of Led Zeppelin at the ‘Pop Proms,’ Royal Albert Hall, on June 29, 1969, signed and inscribed later in black felt

Desirable glossy 7 x 9 photo of Miller posing with his trombone across his knee, signed in fountain pen, “Sincerely, Glen Miller.” Expertly double-mat

Program for performances by CSNY, Joni Mitchell, and the Band at Wembley Stadium on September 14, 1974, 8.25 x 11.5, signed inside on a full-page imag

Limited edition 11 x 14 print depicting Nash’s handwritten lyrics to ‘Marrakesh Express,’ numbered 233/1000, signed at the bottom in pencil. In fine c

Canadian-American composer, singer, and music professor (1882–1967) who wrote over 500 popular and patriotic songs and hymns. AMQS on an off-white 4.2

Important American composer and lyricist (1891–1964) best known for his urbane, witty lyrics, and sinuous music. DS, two pages, 8.5 x 11, November 196

TLS signed “Cole,” one page, 7.25 x 10.75, June 12, 1954. Letter to talent agent Irving ‘Swifty’ Lazar. In full: “Thank you so much for the beautiful

‘Get Yer Ya-Ya’s Out!’ album signed on the front cover in blue and black felt tip by Keith Richards, Ronnie Woods, and Charlie Watts. In fine conditio

Glossy 10 x 8 photo of Shankar posing in front of his sitar, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Moe, Ravi Shankar.” Affixed to a same-size mo

1984 album signed on the back cover in silver ink by Eddie Van Halen, Alex Van Halen, David Lee Roth, and Michael Anthony. In fine condition, with a s

Fragile album signed on the front cover in silver ink by Chris Squire, Steve Howe, Jon Anderson, Bill Bruford, and Rick Wakeman. In very good conditio

Bold vintage fountain pen signature and inscription, “To Joe best wishes, Humphrey Bogart,” on an off-white 5 x 4 album page. A typed notation at the

Fantastic original color painting entitled ‘Humphrey Bogart,’ done by artist Arthur K. Miller, acrylic on Masonite, 11.5 x 17.5, depicting the classic

Choice ballpoint signature, “Marlon Brando,” on an off-white 5.75 x 4.5 album page. In fine condition.

Collection of 130 personal and business checks, each signed by an actor, actress, athlete, or celebrity. Signers are: James Stewart (PSA/DNA encapsula

Terrific vintage glossy 7.5 x 9.75 photo from the classic 1942 Universal horror film The Ghost of Frankenstein, showing Hardwicke as Ludwig Frankenste