RR Auction's March Rare Manuscript, Document and Autograph Auction

Original hand-painted production cel of Fred Flintstone and Barney Rubble, 13.5 x 11, consisting of three acetate sheets set against a pre-printed col

Original signed and inscribed black felt tip sketch of Woody Woodpecker on an off-white 4.5 x 5 sheet, signed and inscribed below, “To Brenda Wilk, Wa

Unique original hand-drawn storyboard sketch from the animated classic, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, comprised of three individual 6.25 x 5.75 pane

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Schulz at his drafting table working on a Peanuts strip, signed in black felt tip, “Best wishes—Charles M. Schulz,” adding a gr

Two items: original artwork for page 6 of Marvel’s November 1989 issue of The Amazing Spiderman #323, ink on artist’s cardstock, 11 x 16.5, signed in

Four items: one 1994 softcover edition of The Crow, signed on the front cover in silver ink, “J. O’Barr, 1994”; one 5.5 x 8.5 card advertising an exhi

Color glossy 8 x 10 cardstock photo of Vallejo’s work entitled ‘Water Nymphs,’ signed in silver ink. In fine condition, with light overall irregular i

Amercian cartoonist best known for his humorous illustrations for the New Yorker. Original black crayon sketch of a man walking a dog on an off-white

Original signed ink sketch of a dog on an off-white 3 x 5 sheet, signed “Webster.” Affixed to a same-size card. In fine condition, with light overall

Original signed ink sketch of Smokey the Bear on an off-white 6 x 4 card, signed “Prevent forest fires! Rudolph Wendelin.” In fine condition.

Two original signed ink and pencil sketches of Smokey Bear on individual white 8.5 x 11 sheets, each labeled “Smokey” and signed by Wendelin. In fine

American cartoonist (1901–1973) who created the popular, long-running comic strip Blondie. TLS signed “Chic,” one page, 5.25 x 8.25, illustrated perso

French composer (1803–1856) best-known for his famous ballet ‘Giselle.’ ALS in French, signed “Ad. Adam,” one page, 4 x 5.25, August 14, 1838. Untrans

Pianist and composer (1867–1944) who was the first successful American female composer of large-scale art music. AMQS on an off-white 4.5 x 3.5 card.

French opera composer often called ‘the French Mozart’ (1775–1834). Untranslated ALS in French, signed “Boieldieu,” one page, 5 x 8, no date. In very

Famed German composer (1833–1897) whose works in the Classical spirit, written in the midst of the Romantic era, take a place among the most enduring

Scarce AMQS on an off-white 5.75 x 3 sheet. Cadman pens four bars of music, signed below, “Sincerely yours, Charles Wakefield Cadman.” In fine conditi

Glossy 9.5 x 7 photo of Callas with a journalist in France, signed in black felt tip, “Maria Callas, 1962.” In very good condition, with scattered sur

ALS in Italian, signed vertically, “Enrico Caruso,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, London, April 28, 1909. Letter to a gentleman. In pa

Desirable original vintage signed fountain pen self-portrait on an off-white 6 x 7.5 sheet, signed in the lower right, “Bon voyage, Enrico Caruso 1913

Hardcover autograph album from the 1940s, 6 x 4.5, signed inside in fountain pen by 35 composers, musicians, and performers, almost all single page, w

Enormous collection of nearly 100 pieces, consisting primarily of photos, letters, signatures, and programs, all signed by a highly regarded musician

Influential American classical composer best known as a member of the ‘Boston Six’ (1853–1937). Vintage 3.25 x 5.25 real photo postcard of Foote in pr

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

Scarce vintage matte-finish 5 x 7 portrait of Hadley, signed in fountain pen, “From Henry, 1929,” below a two-bar AMQS which he labels as “Lucifer Tru

French composer of over thirty operas, best known for La Juive (1799–1862). Untranslated ALS in French, signed “F. Halevy,” one page, 4 x 5.25, March

Ballpoint signature, “With greetings—Jascha Heifetz, 1961,” on an off-white 7 x 4 personal stationery card. In very fine condition.

Vintage 3.25 x 5.25 real photo postcard of Kubelik, signed vertically in fountain pen. In fine condition, with a couple mild creases and slight silver

Two items: vintage matte-finish 4.25 x 3.5 photo of Lehar at a piano, signed and inscribed in German, dated September 10, 1929, with Lehar adding a fo

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

ALS, in French, signed “J. Massenet,” one page, February 20, 1897. In full (translated): “Thanks with all my heart for your affectionate telegram.”; a

Eminent and prolific Russian composer (1891–1953) best known for his colorful, rhythmically vigorous works, including symphonies, operas, and much mus

Glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed and inscribed vertically in white artist’s pencil, “To Alec, with lots of good wishes from his old friend, Arthur Rubinste

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

Four items: a vintage 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo of Georgette Leblanc, signed and inscribed in green fountain pen; an untranslated ALS,one page,

Bank check, 6.5 x 2.75, filled out in another hand and signed by Sousa, “John Philip Sousa,” payable to Edward Jacob for $25, stamp-dated December 17,

Russian composer and pianist (1899–1977). AMQS on an off-white 5.75 x 3.5 card. Tcherepnin pens four bars of an unidentified work, signing underneath,

Choice glossy 5 x 7 photo of Stravinsky wearing sunglasses, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “To Jacob Bacal, Sincerely, Igor Stravinsky, NY Ci

Composer and conductor (1887–1959) whose many compositions include 12 symphonies, as well as operas, large-scale symphonic poems, concerti, and ballet

Collection of 21 blue ink signatures obtained at the 1972 American Folk Blues Festival in Germany, each on an individual off-white slip and affixed to

Incredible vintage glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo of a young Armstrong with his trumpet, signed and inscribed in green fountain pen, “Best wishes to Co

DS, five pages, 8.5 x 11, no date, but circa 1980. Agreement between the band and Vivant Productions, granting the production company the rights to us

Beatles VI album signed on the front cover in black felt tip by McCartney. Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 19 x 18.75. Some general sur

Vintage ballpoint signatures, “Paul McCartney,” “John Lennon,” “George Harrison,” and “Ringo Starr,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 sheet affixed to a 6.5

Desirable glossy 8 x 10 Apple publicity head-and-shoulders photo of Lennon in a dark shirt and sunglasses, signed and inscribed in the lower border in

Color 6 x 4.25 MPL postcard photo of Paul and Linda McCartney, signed in blue felt tip by Paul. In fine condition, with a bit of light contrast to por

DS, two pages, 8 x 10, December 1967. Two-page agreement terminating the Bee Gees contract with NEMS. First page is a letter addressed to The Board of

TLS signed “Irving,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, April 2, 1976. Letter to playwright and lyricist Leonard Gershe. In part: “Here is yo

Close to You album signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Karen and Richard Carpenter. In very good condition, with light dampstaining along t

ALS, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.75 x 4.25, no dtae. Letter to an admirer. In part: “Thank you so much for your nice note. I can understand

Two original unsigned pen and ink works of art by Davis on either side of a 11 x 14 heavy stock sheet, most likely removed from a sketch pad. Works ar

Mimeographed DS, signed in ink by Ellington, four pages, 8.5 x 14, March 6, 1946. Agreement between Lawrence Brown and Ellington’s company Tempo Music

Personal check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Gaye, “Marvin P. Gaye, Jr.,” payable to Cash for $75, January 18, 1977. In fine condition, with a c

Two items: one fountain pen signature, “George Gershwin,” on a 3 x .75 slip clipped from a check; and an ALS signed “Ira Gershwin,” one page, 8.5 x 11

Vintage semi-glossy 8 x 10 cardstock photo of Handy thumbing through some of his sheet music, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “Mr. Eugene P. B

Esteemed and influential blues musician (1915–1983) ranked as one of the ‘100 Greatest Artists of All Time’ by Rolling Stone magazine in 2004. Very ra

Legendary singer (1915–1959), revered as one of the greatest and most individual vocalists in the history of blues and jazz, who died from cirrhosis o

DS, signed in pencil “Charles Mingus, Jr,” one page, 8.5 x 11, July 27, 1945. In full: “I, Charles Mingus, hereby promise to pay in to the office of M

Vintage glossy 10 x 8 photo of the Monkees sitting in their personalized chairs, signed in pink felt tip by David Jones, Micky Dolenz, Peter Tork, add

Gorgeous vintage pearl-finish 7 x 9.25 publicity photo of Piaf with her hands cradling her face, signed and inscribed in French in fountain pen, “Pour

Partly-printed DS, one page, 8.5 x 3.5, April 26, 1944. Promissory note for $5000, plus 4.5% interest, between Porter and the Wabash Valley Trust Comp

Notarized DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, July 1, 1937. Instructions to Albert H. Cole of Peru, Indiana, to “transmit to Messrs. O’Melveny, Tuller & Mye...

Vintage ballpoint signature, “Elvis Presley,” on a light pink 2 x 2 clipped album page affixed to the lower right corner of a vintage 8 x 10 photo of

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 Wide World press photo of Presley in his military uniform, posing with Anita Wood, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint “To Lo

Queen’s 1973 debut album signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint “Freddie Mercury,” “a notable ‘first’ you bloke!, Brian May,” “Roger Taylor, grea

ALS signed “Brian,” one page, 8.25 x 11.5, Queen letterhead, no date. Letter to “Ronnie” written shortly after the passing of Freddie Mercury. In part

Ink signatures, “Freddie Mercury,” “Brian May,” “Roger Taylor,” and “John Deacon ‘84,” on a light yellow 5.25 x 4 album page. In fine condition. Accom

TLS signed “Dick,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, October 10, 1975. Letter to journalist Radie Harris. In full: “I can’t tell you how ple

Vintage Victor Records 78 rpm record featuring ‘Love Me as I Am’ performed by Frank Sinatra with Tommy Dorsey and his orchestra, signed on the label i

Program for a performance of The Adventures of Nasr Ed-Din from the opening of the Frank Sinatra Cultural Home in Israel, June 26, 1965, 5 x 9, three

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders publicity photo of a young Sinatra in a jacket and bow tie, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Salina,

Superb vintage glossy 7.75 x 10 MGM publicity portrait of Sinatra by Clarence Sinclair Bull, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “For Buck—From his

Uncommon vintage glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo of Waller jovially playing the piano, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Garry:—Here tiz! Best w

Vintage ballpoint signatures of Jim McCarty, Paul Samwell-Smith, Keith Relf (2), Chris Dreja, and Jeff Beck on an off-white 4.25 x 3 card affixed to a

Glossy 10 x 8 group photo, signed in black felt tip by Randy Bachman and C. F. Turner. In very fine condition.

Glossy 4.25 x 6 Beatles promotional photo, bearing pre-printed signatures of the band, signed on the reverse in blue ballpoint, “Best Wishes From Loui

Satin-finish 4 x 5.5 photo of Ringo sitting on a couch, signed in black felt tip, “Ringo,” adding a star for his last name. In fine condition. Accompa

Color glossy 7 x 9.5 photo of the Meet the Beatles album cover, signed in the lower border in black felt tip, “Ringo.” In fine condition.

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint “To Linda, It was a pleasure working with you, Harry Belafonte.

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Berlin shaking hands with a military officer, signed in the lower left in fountain pen. In fine condition, with mild cr

Vintage 8 x 10 photo of Bernstein posing with his conductor’s baton, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “Hello to the readers of Facla and my Isr

Glossy 3.25 x 5.5 photo of a young Bernstein, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “Best wishes to Jacob Bacal, Leonard Bernstein.” In fine conditi

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Bernstein in profile, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “For James Lowe, with every good wish, Leonard Bernstein, 1967.”

Vintage 8 x 10.5 program photo of Berry doing his famous ‘duckwalk,’ signed in red ballpoint with a smiley face below. In very good condition, with ov

Glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo, signed in black felt tip by Jim Dandy, Johnnie Bolin, Ricky Reynolds, Hal McCormack, and one other. In very fine condit

Glossy 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders publicity photo, signed and inscribed vertically in black felt tip, “To Ranger, Love, Eubie Blake.” In fine condition

Glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo of James performing, signed in black felt tip, “My love, James Brown, is yours always, God bless, cold sweat.” In fine c

Glossy 8 x 10 close-up portrait, signed and inscribed at the bottom in green felt tip, “For Michael Robuck, with best wishes, John Cage.” In fine cond

Matte-finish 9.5 x 7 close-up portrait, signed and inscribed in the lower border in fountain pen, “For Carl Davis 100, from John Cage 66 (1978).” In f

Glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo of Calloway in a sharp white jacket, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “To Telly, Hi-De-Ho, Cab Calloway.” In very

Titillating color satin-finish 11 x 14 photo of Carey tugging at the bottom of her dress, signed in person in blue felt tip. In very fine condition.

Color 8 x 10 cardstock publicity photo, signed vertically in black felt tip and ballpoint by four members: Carl Gardner, J. W. Lance, Al Morse, and Ro

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 portrait of the crooner, signed and inscribed in fountain pen. In very good condition, with scattered creases, cracks to emulsio

Great 10 x 11.75 book photo of Cotton on stage, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.

Uncommon glossy 8 x 10 group photo, signed in black felt tip by James Lowe, Ken Williams, Preston Ritter, and the late Mark Tulin. In fine condition.

Vintage pearl-finish 3.5 x 5 head shot photo by Maurice of Chicago, signed in fountain pen, “Best wishes, Duke Ellington.” In fine condition, with a b

British teen idol (1940–2003) who was one of the most charted acts of the 1960s. Vintage 3.5 x 5.5 Parlophone cardstock photo, signed in black ballpoi

Color glossy 10 x 8 composite photo of the band performing, signed in silver ink by Roger Earl, Craig MacGregor, Bryan Bassett, and Charlie Huhn. In v

Singer who was popular in England in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Vintage 3.5 x 5.5 PYE promotional cardstock photo, signed in blue ballpoint, “Bes

Satin-finish 10 x 8 publicity photo, signed in gold ink by Lou Gramm, Mick Jones, Bruce Turgon, and Jeff Jacobs. In fine condition, with a PSA/DNA aut