RR Auction: Rare Manuscripts, Documents and Autographs

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