RR Auction: Rare Manuscripts, Documents and Autographs

FDC with a newspaper photo of Toscanini affixed to the left side, signed in dark red fountain pen. Some brushing to the signature, a couple toned tape

French composer of light operas (1811–1896). Original 4 x 6.5 cabinet photo by V. Daireaux of Paris, signed and inscribed in black ink in French to Ma

Program for Toscanini with the NBC Symphony Orchestra at the Atlanta Music Club, 6 x 9, April 22, no year, signed on the front cover in red fountain p

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

Italian composer (1813–1901) who was one of the most influential figures in the history of opera. Vintage matte-finish 4 x 5.75 half-length portrait o

Composer and conductor (1887–1959). His many compositions include 12 symphonies, as well as operas, large-scale symphonic poems, concerti, and ballets

Original Beatles Book Monthly #2 fanzine, dated September 1963, 6 x 8.25, featuring articles and photos of the band. Signed inside in blue ballpoint o

Ballpoint signature and inscription, “To Jeff, Cheers! Paul McCartney,” and “To Jeff, Best wishes, Ringo Starr,” on individual off-white slips; and a

Original vintage program from the world premiere of the Beatles’ second motion picture, Help!, at the London Pavilion, 20 pages, 8.5 x 11, July 29, 19

Vintage Beatles 1963 Parlophone postcard photo, trimmed to a size of 3.5 x 4, signed on the reverse in ballpoint “George Harrison,” and “Lots of luck

Very rare Parlophone red label copy of the Beatles’ first single release of ‘Love Me Do/P.S. I Love You,’ signed on the ‘B’ side in black ballpoint, “

Vintage 5.5 x 4.25 group Parlophone promotional photo from 1963, from a photo originally taken by Dezo Hoffman, signed in blue ballpoint by John Lenno

Vintage ballpoint signatures “John Lennon,” “Paul McCartney,” “George Harrison,” and “Ringo Starr,” on an irregularly clipped light pink album page. P

Vintage ballpoint signature, “John Lennon,” on a light gray 3.25 x 4 slip, obtained on December 14, 1963, at The Beatles Fan Club concert which took p

Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr, with Georg

Rare vintage 5.75 x 3.5 Parlophone Records promotional photocard from October of 1962, depicting the Beatles at their recording session for Love Me Do

Vintage color 5.5 x 3.5 B.O.A.C. postcard of the Rio Grande in Jamaica, signed on the reverse in black ballpoint, “George Harrison,” over an unsuccess

Vintage ballpoint signatures, “The Beatles, Ringo Starr xxx,” and “John Lennon,” on an off-white 2.75 x 5 lightly-lined slip. In very good condition,

Original vintage Dutch Muziek Parade magazine from June of 1964, 8.5 x 11, 54 pages. Signed in black ballpoint on the inside gatefold photo of the ban

A copy of the first ever edition of The Beatles Monthly book, published in August 1963, 6 x 8.25, full of photos and biographies of the band, as well

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 Theatrical Chicago publicity photo of a young Armstrong posing with his trumpet, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “My best w

Ballpoint signatures, “Paul McCartney,” and “Linda McCartney,” on the reverse of a 7.25 x 3 page of a 1979 bank register, with Linda adding “4,000,000

Original program from the 1963 American Folk Blues Festival in Germany, 11 x 10, signed on or near their respective photo or program page by Lonnie Jo

Scarce vintage CBS Records promo card featuring a group photo on the front and new release information on the reverse, inscribed on the reverse in an

Vintage ballpoint signatures of David Crosby, Gene Clark, Mike Clarke, Chris Hillman, and Jim McGuinn on an off-white 5 x 3.75 album page, with Crosby

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 Rush Studio portrait,signed and inscribed in white ink “To Mary, It’s nice to have you on my side. Your friend, Patsy Cline.” Sc

Eye-catching print, 19 x 15, of the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee, signed in blue ink. Triple matted and framed to an overall size of 33.25

55 Minute Photo of Golden Valley, Minnesota film envelope, 5.5 x 8.5, signed on the front in black ballpoint by Dylan. In fine condition, with a mild

Nineteen fountain pen signatures of members of Chick Webb’s band on a 7.25 x 10.5 sheet, affixed to a 11 x 14 scrapbook page with affixed magazine cli

Original vintage program from “Alan Freed presents The Big Beat,” 9 x 12, signed inside in blue ballpoint by 29 performers, most inscribed, including

ALS signed “Ira,” one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, March 10, 1969. Letter to his accountant. In part: “Herewith are my final, I believe, 1099s

Vintage 3.5 x 5.5 Brunswick Records promotional photo, signed in blue ballpoint. In very good condition, with scattered creases and some light surface

Original vintage bound edition of the vocal score for ‘Porgy and Bess,’ 9 x 12, 559 pages, signed and inscribed in fountain pen under his image on the

Distinguished, Academy Award–winning American composer and conductor (1911–1975) who, over the course of four decades, earned a place among the most i

Rare vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Haley as a young man, signed and inscribed on the reverse in black ink “Best of luck to one of my best fans, Virgi

Original vintage newspaper page from the October 11, 1968, edition of The Plain Dealer, 11.5 x 14.5 with a story about a Big Brother and the Holding C

DS, signed “Jerome D. Kern,” one page, 8.5 x 11, December 30, 1931. Kern grants T. B. Harms Co. the publication, mechanical instrument, and performing

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint “Joseph Shapiro, William C. Handy, 8-9-1954.” In very good condition, with scatter

Five items: one program for An Evening with Frederick Loewe, 6 x 9, University of Redlands, March 2, 1968, signed inside, “Si-Si-Si, Love, Fritz”; one

Popular American R&B singer (1932–1972) who recorded such hits as ‘Have Mercy Baby’ and ‘I Never Knew’ before succumbing to alcohol-induced hear...

DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, September 22, 1954. Mercer and de Paul grant the Robbins Music Company to issue eight songs from ‘Seven Brides for Seven Broth

Vintage color 15.5 x 19.5 print of Elvis in a red jacket, originally done by Jill Kelly, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “To Donna from Elvis

Box set entitled The Complete Works, 12.5 x 12.5, featuring 14 albums that consist of the band’s original studio albums, live album, and non-album tra

Program for A Night at the Opera, 11 x 11, featuring photos and info about the band, signed inside the front cover on their group photo in black felt

Christmas card, 4.25 x 6.5, featuring Santa sitting on an ornament on the front, signed inside in ballpoint and felt tip by Freddie Mercury, Brian May

Ballpoint signatures, “Richard Rodgers” and “Oscar Hammerstein,” on an off-white 4.75 x 4 sheet. In very good condition, with a central vertical fold

Choice color 22.5 x 26.5 print of the Voodoo Lounge album cover, signed in black felt tip in the lower border by Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie

Vintage 1965 Rolling Stones UK tour program, 8 x 10.25, 16 pages. Signed in blue ballpoint on the inside gatefold featuring individual images of the b

Four vintage closely trimmed ballpoint signatures affixed to two individual off-white 6 x 4 album pages, “Mick Jagger,” “The Rolling Stones, Keith Ric

ALS signed “Old Pete” with a sketch of his banjo, one page, 6 x 11, August 31, 2006. Letter to an admirer. In full: “These are some of the best pictur

Desirable vintage glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo of a young Sinatra, signed in fountain pen, “Best wishes, Sincerely, Frank Sinatra.” In very good cond

DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, no date. Addendum to a purchase agreement between Westcap Financial Group and Coronet Associates for a purchase totalling $4,2

Vintage ballpoint signatures of Eric Clapton, Chris Dreja, Jim McCarty, Keith Relf, and Paul Samwell-Smith on individual colored album pages and slips

My Generation album signed on the back cover in blue ballpoint by Keith Moon and Pete Townshend and signed and inscribed to Donna in black ballpoint b

Very early ballpoint signatures, “Bono 81,” “Larry,” and “Adam,” and a felt tip signature, “Edge,” on a 4.75? diameter piece of off-white circular car

ALS signed “Art,” one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, December 26, 1981. Letter to Al Wilkerson. In part: “Didn’t get a card this year but apprec

Glossy 8 x 10 Elektra publicity photo, signed in ballpoint and ink by Steve Gustafson, Rob Buck, Natalie Merchant, Dennis Drew, Jerry Augustyniak, and

Color glossy 10 x 8 group photo, signed in blue felt tip by all three. Scattered marks and impressions to the finish, and a tack hole to the right bor

Glossy 7.75 x 10 photo, signed in black felt tip by Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock, signing their first names only. Light toning to the borders,

Glossy 8 x 10 Warner Bros. publicity photo, signed in blue felt tip by Nickolas Ashford (d. 2011) and Valerie Simpson. In fine condition, with a coupl

Color 10 x 8 cardstock publicity photo, signed in black felt tip by all three: Siobhan Fahey, Sara Dallin, and Keren Woodward. A crease to the upper r

Glossy 10 x 8 Columbia Records publicity photo, signed in blue felt tip by Vicki Peterson, Debbi Peterson, Susanna Hoffs, and Michael Steele. In very

Glossy 14 x 11 photo of Best posing with John, Paul, and George, signed in blue felt tip by Best. In fine condition.

Semi-glossy 10 x 8 photo of Martin and the Beatles posing with a gold record for ‘Please Please Me,’ signed in blue felt tip by Martin. In fine condit

Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Ringo and the rest of the Beatles wrapped in plastic, signed in black felt tip, “Ringo,” adding a star for his last name.

Vintage 7 x 10 Valex magazine photo of the band, signed in black ballpoint, “Ringo Starr xxx.” Photo is affixed to an identical size scrap book page.

Satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of a bluesman playing slide guitar, signed in blue felt tip and silver ink by Mavis Staples, Henry Gray, Denise LaSalle, Lit

Glossy 10 x 8 PolyGram Records publicity photo, signed in blue ink by Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, Alec John Such, David Bryan, and Tico Torres. In f

Color 10.75 x 13.25 book photo of the cover of Rolling Stone, dated February 12, 1976, issue #206, featuring Bowie, signed in black felt tip. In fine

Color 8 x 10 cardstock photo, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “To Baby Girl & Family, I’ll never forget you Little Lady, don’t quit smili...

Semi-glossy 10 x 8 cardstock photo, signed in black felt tip, “Sincerely, Hoagy Carmichael.” In fine condition, with a few dings to the top edge.

Color 10 x 8 cardstock photo of Cash outdoors, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with creasing to the lower left corner.

Vintage glossy 10 x 8 MGM promotional photo for Get Yourself a College Girl, signed in blue ballpoint by all five, with most signing their first name

Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Clark on his New Year’s Eve special, signed in blue felt tip, “Best wishes, Dick Clark.” In fine condition.

Huge 20 x 30 full-length photo of Costello from early in his career, signed in black felt tip. Rolled and in fine condition.

Glossy 8 x 10 Fiction Records publicity photo, signed in black felt tip by all five members of the band with their first names only, including Robert

Clipped 5.75 x 9 book photo of Miles Davis and Stan Getz together in 1949, signed in the large upper border in black felt tip by Davis. In fine condit

Glossy 10 x 8 Casablanca Records publicity photo, signed in blue and black felt tip by Jance Garfat, Ray Sawyer, Dennis Locorriere, John Wolters, Bill

Glossy 10 x 8 photo of Faithfull on a motorcycle, signed in blue felt tip, “Love, Marianne Faithfull.” In fine condition.

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Franklin from early in her career, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition.

Color 18.5 x 14 photo of Dave Matthews, Willie Nelson, Neil Young, and John Mellencamp backstage at Farm Aid, signed in black felt tip by all four. Fr

Glossy 8 x 10 Geffen Records publicity photo, signed in blue felt tip by Axl Rose, Slash, Duff, Steven Adler, and Izzy Stradlin. In fine condition.

Glossy 10 x 8 publicity photo of Hampton with Louis Armstrong and Lawrence Brown, signed in the lower border in blue felt tip. Some creasing to the co

Singer-songwriter best known for the song ‘Tie Me Kangaroo Down, Sport.’ Vintage 3.5 x 5.5 Columbia Records promotional photo, signed in black ink. In

Glossy 8 x 10 Geffen Records publicity photo, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.

Glossy 14 x 11 photo of the Band of Gypsys doing a sound check for their 1970 New Year’s Eve show, with Jimi Hendrix on the left, signed in blue felt

Color glossy 11 x 14 photo of Hendrix at Woodstock, signed in blue felt tip by Billy Cox, Larry Lee, Juma Sultan, and Jerry Velez. Scattered surface m

Pretty glossy 8 x 10 full-length photo of Horne in a long dress, signed in black felt tip, “Hello! Lena Horne.” In fine condition, with a paperclip im

Glossy 8 x 10 PolyGram publicity photo, signed in black ink by all six members, with most just signing their first names. In fine condition, with a co

Glossy 8 x 10 group photo, signed in black felt tip by five original members Garry Gary Beers, Andrew Farris, Jon Farriss, Tim Farriss, and Kirk Pengi

Outstanding color glossy 10 x 8 photo of Jackson from the Thriller album, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with a PSA/DNA label affixed to

Glossy 8 x 10 Epic Records publicity photo, signed and inscribed in red felt tip “To Kathy, Michael Jackson.” In fine condition.

Group 8.25 x 11 music book photo of the band outdoors, signed in various color felt tip by Jay Black, Kenny Vance, Howie Kane, Marty Sanders, and Sand

Color glossy 14 x 11 photo of the singer, signed in silver ink, “Love, Katherine xxx.” In very fine condition.

Glossy 8 x 9.75 publicity photo, signed in black felt tip, “With love, Elton John.” In fine condition, with trivial surface creases and impressions, a

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Plant and Page in concert, signed in the lower border in green felt tip by both. In fine condition.

Glossy 8 x 10 Chrysalis Records publicity photo, signed in blue and black felt tip by Chris Hayes, Huey Lewis, Bill Gibson, Stef Burns, and Johnny Col

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Lewis playing a flaming piano, signed in-person in blue felt tip. In very fine condition.

Nice glossy 8 x 10 photo of Lewis from early in his career, signed in silver ink. In fine condition.

Color glossy 14 x 11 group photo, signed in blue felt tip by John Sebastian, Steve Boone, Joe Butler, and Jerry Yester. In fine condition, with some g