RR Auction: Rare Manuscripts, Documents, and Autographs

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