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