RR Auction: Rare Manuscripts, Documents, and Autographs

French composer and teacher (1851–1931) best known for his ‘Symphony on a French Mountain Air.’ Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Reutlinger of Par

Portuguese pianist and composer (1868–1948) who was one of the last pupils of Franz Liszt. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by J. C. Schaarwachter of

Prussian-born conductor and composer (1862–1950) who was the longtime leader of the New York Symphony Orchestra. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo, bo

Spanish violinist and composer (1844–1908). Vintage 3.5 x 5.5 real photo postcard photo of de Sarasate posing with his violin, signed in black ink, “P

AMQS in pencil on an off-white 6.25 x 4.75 sheet. De Sarasate writes out three bars from his most famous work, titled in his hand, “Zigeunerweisen,” a

Eminent Romanian-born violinist and composer (1881–1955). Vintage pearl-finish 7 x 9 photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “A monsieur Harley Ho

Leading English composer (1857–1934) and a significant figure among late Romantic European musicians. Signed book: The Music Makers. First edition. Lo

Austrian pianist, composer, and professor at the Vienna Music Conservatoire (1856–1918). Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Rudolf Krziwanek of Vien

Highly regarded German conductor (1886–1954) who became embroiled in controversy with the rise of the Third Reich. Though vehemently anti-Hitler, he w

German pianist (1833–1914) known for performing the works of Liszt and Berlioz, and accompaning to Jenny Lind. Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite portra

British lyricist (1836–1911) best known for his 14 comic operas written in collaboration with composer Arthur Sullivan. Scarce original 4.25 x 6.25 ca

French violinist and Romantic composer (1849–1895). Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite photo of Godard, signed and inscribed on the reverse in black ink

The Well-Tempered Clavier four LP box set, signed on the front cover of the album booklet below his photograph in blue felt tip, “With best w

Three sets of scores from The Dolmetsch Collection of English Consorts, published by G. Schirmer of New York, each inscribed with a different sentimen

German composer, conductor, writer and music-director (1811–1885). ALS signed “Dr. Ferdinand Hiller,” one page, 4 x 5.25, embossed personal letterhead

Child prodigy (1876–1957) who later became one of the world's famous pianists and pedagogues. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of the Hofmann a...

ALS in French, signed “A. H.,” on a 5.5 x 3.5 deckle-edge picture postcard of Napoli, no date, but postmarked Zurich 1939. Postcard to Madame de Silve

German Romantic composer (1854–1921) best known for the opera Hänsel und Gretel. He is not related to the 1960s British pop star of the same na...

German Romantic composer (1854–1921) best known for the opera Hänsel und Gretel. He is not related to the 1960s British pop star of the same na...

French composer (1890–1962). ALS in French, one page both sides, 5 x 8, Academie de France letterhead, January 20, 1949. Letter to Fernand Du Bradous

Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by J. C. Schaarwachter of Berlin, signed and inscribed in the lower border in black ink, and dated February 1892. In

Hungarian-French composer (1905–1969). TLS in French, one page, 8 x 10.5, March 24, 1947. Untranslated letter to a group of gentlemen. In very good co

Czech pianist and composer (1823–1912). Original 2.5 x 4.25 carte-de-visite portrait by Lombardi & Fry of Brighton, signed at the bottom of the ...

Popular Austrian composer (1870–1948) of ‘light’ classical music, best known for his operetta, ‘The Merry Widow.’ Vintage 3.25 x 5.25 postcard photo,

Popular Austrian composer (1870–1948) of ‘light’ classical music, best known for his operetta, ‘The Merry Widow.’ Vintage 4.25 x 6 postcard photo of a

ANS in French, signed “Massenet,” on the front of one of his 3.75 x 2.25 personal calling cards, no date. Brief untranslated note signed at the conclu

Italian composer (1863–1945) whose 1890 masterpiece ‘Cavalleria rusticana’ takes a place among the most beloved staples of the operatic repertoire. Bo

Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of Massenet, by Pierre Petit of Paris, signed at the bottom in black ink, “Massenet,” below a sentiment in

German organist and composer (1827–1885) who published over 180 works. Original 2.5 x 4.25 carte-de-visite portrait by W. Hoffert of Dresden, signed a

Violinist (1838–1911) who toured throughout Europe and married composer Ludvig Norman. Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of Neruda, signed in

Hungarian conductor (1855–1922). Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Falk of New York, signed on the image in black ink. In fine condition, with mode

French composer (1819–1880) best known for his popular stage works, most notably Orpheus in the Underworld (including the famous ‘Can-Can’) and The Ta

Remarkable Italian violinist and composer (1782–1840) generally regarded as the greatest virtuoso in the history of the instrument. Paganini’s strikin

Italian composer (1858–1924) who earned a central place in the operatic pantheon with such repertoire staples as ‘La Boheme,’ ‘Madama Butterfly,’ and

French composer and pianist (1852–1914) known for his performances of Mozart. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Aime Dupont of New York, signed and

Italian composer (1858–1924) who earned a central place in the operatic pantheon with such repertoire staples as ‘La boheme,’ ‘Madama Butterfly,’ and

Colorful 5.5 x 3.5 postcard for La Boheme, featuring an image from Act II on the left side, signed in fountain pen “Giacomo Puccini.” In very good con

Vintage 3.25 x 5.25 real photo postcard of a young Rachmaninoff, by Breitkopf & Hartel of London, signed vertically in black ink, “S. Rachmanino...

Highly influential French composer (1875–1937) who remains unsurpassed in his imaginative use of instrumental color in his operas, brilliantly scored

Orchestral and operatic conductor (1843–1916) closely associated with Richard Wagner. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by F. Hartmann of Bayreuth, si

Important Italian composer (1792–1868) who became one of the seminal figures in the history of opera with such repertoire staples as The Barber of Sev

Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by W. Hoffert of Germany, signed on the image in black ink, “Ant. Rubinstein.” Some light spotting to background of

Prolific and prodigiously talented French Romantic composer (1835–1921) of such timeless works as the ‘Organ’ Symphony,’ the opera ‘Samson et Dalila,’

Prolific and prodigiously talented French Romantic composer (1835–1921) of such timeless works as the ‘Organ’ Symphony,’ the opera ‘Samson et Dalila,’

German violin virtuoso (1846–1918) and one of the foremost violin teachers of his era; his etudes for violin remain popular today. Original 4.25 x 6.5

Highly important German composer and pianist (1810–1856) whose distinctively lyrical musical language, especially evident in his keyboard works and ar

Hungarian conductor (1850–1898) who conducted the premiere performance of Dvorak’s Symphony No. 9, and is especially associated with Wagner’s operas.

Five photos: one vintage pearl-finish 6.75 x 9.25 photo of Aureliano Pertile in Otello, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, and dated October 1941;

First wife of Johann Strauss II (1818–1878). ALS in French, signed “Strauss,” one page both sides, 5.25 x 8, embossed personal letterhead, December 30

Ink signature, “Richard Strauss,” on a light blue 6.25 x 7.75 album page, with an unidentified signature to lower portion of page. In fine condition,