RR Auction: Rare Manuscripts, Documents and Autographs

TLS, one page, 7.25 x 9.5, personal letterhead, June 18, 1963. A kind letter to an admirer. In part: “One is always happy to hear from one’s friends,

Influential French composer (1803–1869) of such repertory staples as the programmatic ‘Symphonie Fantastique,’ the opera ‘Les Troyens,’ and the colorf

ALS signed “Maria,” one page, 6.25 x 7.75, Savoy Hotel London letterhead, April 7, 1962. Short letter of thanks. In part: “Thank you for your lovely f

Vintage fountain pen signature, “Enrico Caruso, Wein 1911,” on an off-white album page. Matted with a postcard photo of Caruso with Chalapine and Titt

Stunning vintage 4.25 x 6.5 gilt-edged Giacomo Brogi cabinet photo of an impeccably-dressed Caruso early in his career, signed in black ink “Enrico Ca

Brief ALS, in French, signed “Pau Casals,” on a 3.5 x 5.5 postcard, January 1935. Casals writes (translated): “Thank you for your note.” In very good

French composer, best known for his opera Louise (1860–1956). ALS in French, signed “Charpentier,” one page, 4.5 x 6, no date. Short untranslated lett

Influential French composer (1845–1924) best known for his songs, instrumental and chamber music, and Requiem, a staple of the choral repertoire. Two

French composer and teacher (1851–1931) best known for his ‘Symphony on a French Mountain Air.’ Two ALSs in French, both enthusiastically signed “Vinc

Rare AMQS on an off-white 3 x 4.75 card, Grieg pens two measures from his ‘Violin Sonata No. 1 in F Major, Op. 8,’ signed at the bottom, “Edvard Grieg

Hungarian violinist and composer (1831–1907) ranked second only to Paganini among 19th-century virtuosi. He was a close associate of Johannes Brahms,

Enormously popular Czech-born violin virtuoso (1880–1940). Vintage 3.5 x 5.25 postcard photo of Kubelik posing with his violin, boldly signed in fount

Hungarian Romantic era composer and pianist (1811–1886) whose prowess at the keyboard earned him the reputation as one of greatest virtuosos in the hi

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

Vintage pearl-finish 7.25 x 9 photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “For Mrs. Claire Bell, with all good wishes! Margaret Matzenauer.” Trimmed e

Italian composer (1858–1924) who earned a central place in the operatic pantheon with such repertoire staples as ‘La Bbheme,’ ‘Madama Butterfly,’ and

Vintage 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo of the dramatic soprano dressed in furs, signed in fountain pen “Very truly yours, Lillian Nordica.” In fine conditio

Italian composer (1858–1924) who earned a central place in the operatic pantheon with such repertoire staples as ‘La boheme,’ ‘Madama Butterfly,’ and

Prolific and prodigiously talented French Romantic composer (1835–1921) of such timeless works as the ‘Organ’ Symphony,’ the opera ‘Samson et Dalila,’

Russian violin virtuoso (1908–1974) and his son Igor (b. 1931), a classical violinist. Two vintage ink signatures, “D. Oistrakh” on a pink 6 x 4 album