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