RR Auction: Rare Manuscripts, Documents and Autographs

Very neat custom-made, unplayed replica of the ‘Frankenbass’ used by Wolfgang Van Halen during the 2007-2008 reunion tour. Well-made bass has been mad

Souvenir handwritten lyrics to the beginning of the second verse of ‘Where Is My Mind,’ written out by Stein on an off-white 8.5 x 11 sheet, signed at

Off-white 8? tambourine, signed on the head in black felt tip by Nokie Edwards, Don Wilson, Bob Spalding and Leon Taylor, with one adding the band’s n

Felt tip signature and inscription, “To Leon, Sincerely, Tom Waits,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. In fine condition, with light toning to the edges.

Noted African-American blues guitarist and singer (1914–1969). His political activism in the 1940s resulted in his being blacklisted, which in turn le

Jazz trumpeter and drummer who rose to prominence in Duke Ellington's orchestra. Vintage fountain pen signatures, “Cootie Williams” and “Sonny G...

AMQS on an off-white 5 x 3 card. Williams pens two bars of the Star Wars theme, signing below. In fine condition.

ALS, one page, 5.25 x 7, personal letterhead, June 20, 1927. Letter to a gentleman attempting to arrange a meeting. In part: “I came to the theatre on

Vintage hardcover autograph album, 6.25 x 4.75, signed inside in ink and pencil by 35 actors and actresses. Most pages signed on a single side, with a

ANS in French, one page, 4.25 x 2, personal black-bordered stationery card featuring her motto, ‘Quand Meme,’ no date. Brief note in French. In part (