RR Auction: Rare Manuscripts, Documents, and Autographs

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,

ALS, one page, 5.5 x 7.75, June 20, 1966. Letter of thanks for a birthday gift. In part: “Thank you very very much for your kind birthday greetings an

Glossy 8 x 10 Goldenberg head-and-shoulders photo, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “To Gerard Lewis, best wishes, I Stravinsky.” A couple notic

Signed book: Stravinsky: An Autobiography. First edition. NY: Simon & Schuster, 1936. Hardcover, 5.5 x 8.25, 288 pages. Signed and inscribed wit...

Spanish composer of classical music (1882–1949). AMQS on an off-white 6.5 x 5.25 sheet. Turina pens five bars he identifies as “Fiesta mora en Tanger,

Unsigned mailing envelope, 4.5 x 3.5, addressed by Verdi in Italian. Scattered light toning and soiling, otherwise fine condition.

Austrian orchestra and opera conductor (1908-1989) and one of the most renowned conductors in music history. His obituary in The New York Times descri

Intense color semi-glossy 4 x 5.75 cardstock photo of von Karajan during a performance, signed in gold ink. In fine condition, with scattered surface

Belgian violin virtuoso, composer, and conductor (1858–1931) known as ‘The King of the Violin.’ Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Ysaye posing with

Original vintage 5.75 x 3.5 Parlophone Records promotional card, with an image of the neatly-dressed band on the front. Signed on the reverse in black

Rare and historically significant color vintage 5 x 3.5 postcard photo from the Peppermint Lounge in New York City, signed on the reverse in blue ball