RR Auction: Rare Manuscripts, Documents and Autographs

Three items: AMQS, signed “Aram Khatchaturian,” on an off-white 4 x 3 card. Khatchaturian pens a single bar from ‘The Sabre Dance.’; a vintage glossy

Two items: rare original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Christian Sinding, by George Brokesch of Leipzig, signed across the image in black ink; and a blo

Army officer and composer (1835–1918) and a member of the group of Russian composers known as ‘The Five.’ ALS in French, signed “C. Cui,” one page, 5.

TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, March 9, 1915. Letter to the father of an aspiring composer. In full: “I found a little time yesterday t

Legendary Italian tenor (1890–1957) who takes a place among the most revered operatic artists of all time. Bank check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out in anot

Distinguished vintage matte-finish 5 x 7 portrait, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Miss Harriette Brower, with all best wishes, from her frie

Vintage 5.5 x 3.5 postcard photo of Lehar at his piano, signed vertically in the right border in black ink. Light scattered soiling and surface impres

British lyricist (1836–1911) best known for his 14 comic operas written in collaboration with composer Arthur Sullivan. ALS signed “W. S. Gilbert,” on

Composer, conductor, and pianist (1881–1966) who wrote film scores, vocal and chamber music, and art songs, including the popular ‘Do Not Go, My Love.

Superb vintage glossy 10 x 8 photo of Heifetz bathed in a spotlight as he plays his violin, signed in fountain pen, “Greetings—Jascha Heifetz, Dec. 19

Composer (1859–1924) best known for such popular operettas as Babes in Toyland and Naughty Marietta. ALS, one page, 7.5 x 10, personal letterhead, Mar

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

Vintage ink signature, “Lehar, Wien, 21/9, 1928,” on an off-white 6 x 4.75 album page. In fine condition, with light overall toning and a mild vertica

Italian composer (1857–1919) best known for his operas, particularly the beloved repertoire staple ‘Pagliacci’ (1892). AMQS on an off-white 10.25 x 8

French composer (1842–1912) best known for such operas as ‘Manon,’ ‘Werther,’ and ‘Thais.’ ALS in French, signed “Massenet,” one page, 4.75 x 6, June

ALS in French, signed “F. Liszt,” one page both sides, 4.25 x 5, no date. In full: “It is with great eagerness, dear Baron, that I accept the Prince’s

An AMQS from Mascagni and signature from Mussolini on an off-white 10.5 x 8 album page. Mascagni pens two bars of music and lyrics from his opera ‘Il

Celebrated soprano (1820–1887), known as the ‘Swedish Nightingale,’ who, under the management of P. T. Barnum, became the most renowned and highly pai

ALS in German, signed “Meyerbeer,” one page, 5.25 x 8, no date. Letter to Mr. Brandor. In full (translated): “You would much oblige me, if you could s

Italian-born composer and opera director (1771–1839) who was one of the first teachers of the young Franz Liszt. ALS in French, one page, 5 x 8.25, Ma

Soprano considered among the greatest of opera singers (1797–1865). ALS in Italian, one page, 4 x 5, July 4, 1851. Letter reads, in full (translated):

Three items: ALS, signed “J. L. Goldschmidt,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, Wynd’s Point letterhead, September 3. A letter to a gentlem

Vintage matte-finish 3.5 x 5.5 photo of Puccini, signed and inscribed in fountain pen with an Italian sentiment and dated 1917. A couple mild corner d

Color 3.5 x 5.5 postcard featuring an artist’s depiction of a scene from Puccini’s famous opera, Tosca, signed below the image in black ink. In very g

Boldly penned AMQS on an off-white 6.5 x 5 sheet. Puccini pens two bars of music from ‘La Fanciulla del West,’ writing the title above the quote, and

ALS in Italian, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 6.75 x 8.5, Torre del Lago, December 5, 1920. Puccini writes to the “Honorable Doctor Paci,” at V

Composer (1879–1936) known for orchestral colorism. AMQS on an off-white 4.5 x 3 sheet. Respighi pens two bars from ‘The Fountains of Rome,’ adding th

ALS in French, one page, 4.75 x 8, no date. Letter to Mr. and Mrs. Claude Roger Marx (playwright). Ravel provides the street address of “Dr. Hosiasson

German composer, conductor, and pianist (1824–1910). Unusual twice-signed AMQS on an off-white 5.25 x 3.5 sheet. Reinecke pens an ingenious 12-bar mus

Vintage ink signature, “S. Rachmaninoff 1938,” on a light green 6.25 x 5.25 album page. In very good condition, with mild rippling, some scattered lig

French opera composer and critic (1823–1909). ALS in French, signed “E. Reyer,” one page, lightly-lined graph-like paper, 4 x 5.25, March 9. Untransla

Russian pianist and composer (1829–1894) acclaimed as one of the foremost keyboard artists of all time. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait, by

Russian pianist and composer (1829–1894) acclaimed as one of the foremost keyboard artists of all time. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by J. Ganz o

Vintage 5.5 x 3.5 postcard photo of Strauss at his home in Garmisch, signed and inscribed in the borders in fountain pen “Mr. Plung, Dr. Richard Strau

French composer of light operas (1811–1896). ALS in French, one page, 5.25 x 8, Conservatoire National de Musique letterhead, October 30, 1875. Untran

Vintage 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo of the conductor with an intense gaze, signed in black ink in the lower border, adding the date and “London” above. I

Italian composer (1813–1901) who was one of the most influential figures in the history of opera. Original 3.75 x 5.75 cabinet photo, signed and in bl

Influential English composer (1872–1958) of symphonies, chamber music, opera, choral music, and film scores. He was also an important collector of Eng

Five documents, each 8.5 x 11, signed at the conclusion by a different American composer: DS signed “Roy Harris,” one page, September 29, 1953, regard

Tragic jazz great whose intimate playing style established him as a great talent until his drug-related death in 1988. Rare satin-finish 10 x 8 photo

Vintage ballpoint signatures, “John Lennon,” on a light green 4.75 x 4 album page, and vintage ballpoint signatures, “George Harrison,” and “Paul McCa

Vintage 5.25 x 3.25 Parlophone records promotional photo, featuring an image of the band on the front, signed on the reverse in blue ballpoint, “Love

With The Beatles album, signed on the back cover in blue ballpoint, “love Paul McCartney xxx,” “John Lennon,” and “Ringo Starr.” Signatures were obtai

Glossy 8 x 10 Loka publicity photo, signed and inscribed in blue ink “To Brett, best wishes, George Harrison.” In very good condition, with scattered

Signed book: Songs by George Harrison. Limited edition of 2500 copies. London: Ganga Publishing, 1987. Hardcover with custom case, 7 x 10.25, 176 page

Apple Films Ltd. business check, 8 x 4, filled out in another hand and signed by Beatles: Harrison, payable to Richard Vey for £147.0.0, March ...

ALS, one page both sides, 5.25 x 7, no date but postmarked July 15, 1966. Letter to an American fan. In full: “The wedding I was to witness was called

Widow of George Harrison, whom she married in 1978. ALS signed “Olivia & (George),” all in the hand of Olivia Harrison, one page, 5.75 x 4, no d...

Vintage ballpoint signatures, “Paul McCartney” and “John Lennon,” on a beige 4.25 x 3.75 album page. Signatures date from 1963-64. Some scattered ligh

Choice glossy 8 x 10 photo from the cover of Lennon’s Rock 'n' Roll album, signed at the bottom in black felt tip. In fine condition. Accomp...