RR Auction: Rare Manuscripts, Documents and Autographs

Limited edition hand-painted animation cel, 12.75 x 10, #131/300, depicting Fred Flintstone about to perform surgery on Barney, signed in black felt t

Printed signed sketch of Daffy Duck on an off-white 5.5 x 8.5 sheet, signed at the bottom in pencil by Jones. In fine condition.

Original signed and inscribed felt tip sketch of Woody Woodpecker on an orange 8.5 x 11 sheet, signed and inscribed “To Carmon C. Norman, Walter Lantz

Three original hand-inked Mickey Finn daily comic strips, all measuring approximately 17 x 5.25, all having golf-related content. Each signed in one o

Charming 6.25 x 9 newspaper photo of Schulz at his drawing table, signed in black felt tip, “Best wishes, Charles M. Schulz.” In fine condition, with

TLS signed “Sparky,” one page, 8.5 x 11, National D-Day Memorial Foundation letterhead, May 15, 1999. Letter to Ed McGeean. In part: “The other day…I

Pioneering African-American contralto (1897–1993) best remembered for her memorable 1939 performance on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial after the Da

Vintage glossy 7.5 x 9.75 photo of a seated Anderson, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Miss Elinore Sayre, Sincerely, Marian Anderson.” In ver

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To J. W. Sayre, very sincerely, Claudio Arrau, Seattle 1950.” In very good conditio

Matte-finish 4 x 5.75 photo of Callas in a Japanese costume, perhaps from Madame Butterfly, signed and inscribed in blue ink “A Carla Moraudun, Maria

Composer (1887–1979). She studied at the Paris Conservatoire (1897-1904), where she won several prizes, and went on to write many vocal and instrument

Famed German composer (1833–1897) whose works in the Classical spirit, written in the midst of the Romantic era, take a place among the most enduring

ANS, one a 5.25 x 3.5 postcard, no date, but postmarked Naples, June 12, 1921. Short note to Ina Claire. In full: “To you and your dearest mother our

Vintage 3.25 x 5.25 postcard three-quarter length photo of Caruso on the deck of a ship, signed in fountain pen, “Caruso.” In very good condition, wit

Vintage 4.5 x 5.5 cardstock photo of Casals playing his cello, signed and inscribed in the lower border in fountain pen “To Mr. and Mrs. K. H. Browne,

Russian violinist (1891-1967), who began his virtuosic career as a child and played Carnegie Hall at age 17. His recording career spanned six decades,

Austrian baritone (1904-1982) who became a renowned opera singer after emigrating to the United States in 1933. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Gorin i

AMQS on a 5.25 x 3.25 off-white album page. Herbert pens three bars of music from his 1911 opera ‘Natoma,’ signed underneath, “With best wishes from V

Well-regarded Australian-born pianist, conductor, and composer (1882–1961) best known for his folk settings and colorful experimental works. Vintage m

TLS, one page, 7 x 10, personal letterhead, August 12, 1963. Letter addressed to “Whom It May Concern.” In full: “Evelyn Hellem was my personal secret

Polish pianist (1911-1959) whose career was put on hold when Germany invaded Poland in 1939. After refusing an offer to move to Berlin, she was arrest

Vintage matte-finish 4 x 5.5 photo, affixed to its original 6 x 9 mount, signed in fountain pen on the mount, “Jan Kubelik, 19. IV. 1906.” In fine con

French harpsichordist (1879–1959) whose performances, teaching, recordings, and writings played a large role in reviving the popularity of the harpsic

Italian composer (1863–1945) whose 1890 masterpiece ‘Cavalleria rusticana’ takes a place among the most beloved staples of the operatic repertoire. Vi

Popular Austrian composer (1870–1948) of ‘light’ classical music, best known for his operetta, ‘The Merry Widow.’ Vintage 4 x 6 postcard photo of an a

Three vintage matte finish 8 x 10 photos, each signed and inscribed in ink and fountain pen by the respective singer pictured. Signers are: Frederick

Two-time Pulitzer Prize–winning Italian American composer (1911–2007) best known for such popular operas as The Consul, The Saint of Bleecker Street,

ALS signed “Gian Carlo,” one page, 5.75 x 3.75, Capricorn letterhead, no date. Letter to Leonard Lyons. In full: “Do let me know what was old Serusff’

Polish pianist, composer, and politician (1860–1941) whose abounding talent and personal magnetism made him one of the most popular virtuosi of all ti

Influential classical pianist (1881-1962) whose repertoire focused on Bach, Liszt, Beethoven, and Brahms. He escaped from Poland the day before German

Italian-born composer and opera director (1771–1839) who was one of the first teachers of the young Franz Liszt. ALS in Italian, signed “your most dev

Remarkable Italian violinist and composer (1782–1840) generally regarded as the greatest virtuoso in the history of the instrument. Paganini’s strikin

Vintage glossy 10 x 8 photo of Piatigorsky holding his cello, signed and inscribed in blue fountain pen “To Elinore Sayre, with my best wishes, Gregor

Scottish violist (1904-1982) who played in the NBC Symphony Orchestra under Arturo Toscanini. In 1953, Queen Elizabeth II made him a Commander of the

Brazilian opera soprano (1902-1999), she was a leading artist of New York’s Metropolitan Opera from 1932 to 1952. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed

French composer and conductor (1904-2003), best remembered for his 1938 ballet Gaîté Parisienne. Vintage glossy 10 x 8 photo of Rosenthal ...

Vintage fountain pen signature, “S. Rachmaninoff 1937,” on a light pink 5.5 x 4.25 album page. In fine condition. Accompanied by an unsigned 4.75 x 6.

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

Vintage glossy 10 x 8 photo of Stern playing his violin, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint “To Mr. J. Willis Sayre—with warmest greetings, Isaac

Vintage glossy 7.75 x 9.25 photo of Stern playing his violin, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To J. W. Sayre—cordially—Isaac Stern, 1957.” Scatt

TLS, quickly signed “I Stravinsky,” one page, 8.5 x 5.25, March 1, 1960. Letter to Debbie Ishlon at Columbia Records. In part: “Would you kindly do tw

Austrian orchestra and opera conductor (1908–1989) and one of the most renowned conductors in music history. Color glossy 4 x 6 cardstock photo of von

Distinguished British composer (1902–1983) best known for such works as Façade, a theatrical collaboration with Edith Sitwell, and the oratorio...

Esteemed Russian composer (1840–1893) whose colorful, dramatic, and expressive works represent the epitome of the Russian Romantic tradition and take

Vintage hardcover 3.5 x 2.75 autograph album, signed inside in ballpoint and pencil by 18 performers, most single page with most signatures also back-

DS, one onionskin page, 8 x 13, October 9, 1962. Agreement between the Beach Boys and Capitol Records, in which Capitol agrees to pay the local union

Please Please Me album (original Parlophone first UK Beatles release) signed and inscribed on the back cover in ballpoint, “To Lynn, Love from George

Vintage ballpoint signatures, “Beatles, George Harrison xxx,” and “Ringo Starr xxx,” on a salmon-colored 3 x 4 album page, still contained in its orig

Vintage black felt tip signatures, “Paul McCartney,” “Ringo Starr,” and “John Lennon,” and a red felt tip signature, “George Harrison,” on a blue 4.5

Vintage red ballpoint signatures, “John Lennon,” “George Harrison,“ and “Ringo Starr,” and a blue ballpoint signature, “Beatles Paul McCartney,” on an