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Ballpoint signatures of Harold Cloud, Swain Schaefer, Gary Talley, Bobby Guidotti, and Alex Chilton on a 9.5 x 7.5 off-white sheet. In fine condition.

Soprano (1912–2009) who created the role of Bess in the original production of George Gershwin's opera Porgy and Bess in 1935. Christmas card me...

DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, December 9, 1969. Standard AFTRA contract in which Brown agrees to appear on The Merv Griffin Show on the same day in exchange

Color 8.5 x 11 print on canvas of an artist’s depiction of Brown’s face, signed and inscribed in the lower border in blue felt tip, “My thanks to Eddi

TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, The James Brown Enterprises letterhead, April 27, 1981. Letter of thanks to an admirer. In full: “Thank you for your interest

The Pretender album signed on the front cover in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a crease to lower right corner of front cover. The record is

Glossy 7.5 x 9 publicity photo of Cash with his arms crossed, signed in black felt tip. Reverse bears the original affixed ABC Photo Division caption,

Dream Police album signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Robin Zander, Tom Petersson, Rick Nielsen, and Bun E. Carlos. In fine condition. The

Signed book: Eric Clapton: The Autobiography. Limited first edition of 1,000 copies (this copy No. 951). London: Century, 2007. Hardcover with slipcas

Vintage glossy 3.5 x 5.5 Columbia Records publicity photo, signed on the reverse in ballpoint and felt tip, “Dave Clark,” “Rick,” “Mike,” “Dennis,” an

Vintage Dave Clark Five promo card, 3.5 x 5.5, signed and inscribed on the reverse in blue ballpoint, “To Dorothy, Sincerely—Dave Clark.” In fine cond

CBS Records 45 rpm single of ‘Remote Control/London’s Burning,’ record number CBS 5293, signed on the front of the sleeve in blue and black ballpoint

Black Market Clash album signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Mick Jones and blue felt tip by Paul Simonon. In fine condition, with some sep

London Calling album signed on the front cover in blue and black felt tip by Mick Jones, Paul Simonon, and Topper Headon. Scattered creases, a light ‘

Cut the Crap album signed and inscribed vertically on the front cover in black felt tip, “To Danny! Joe Strummer,” and “Paul Simonon.” In fine conditi

Self-titled debut album signed and inscribed on the front cover in black felt tip, “To Danny, Joe Strummer,” “Paul Simonon,” and “Mick Jones,” and on

Sheet music to ‘Famous Blue Raincoat,’ six pages, 8.5 x 11, signed on the first page in black felt tip. In very fine condition.

Sheet music for ‘Smile,’ featuring an image of Cole on the front cover, 8.75 x 11.5, signed in fountain pen, “Best Wishes, Nat King Cole.” Nicely doub

Promotional invitation to welcome the Commodores to Minneapolis on October 29, 1978, 5.5 x 4.5 closed, signed on the front cover in black ballpoint by

Prolific American songwriter (1897–1985) best known for his durable Christmas classic ‘Santa Claus Is Coming to Town.’ ALS, one page, 8.5 x 11, June 1

Felt tip signatures of John Fogerty, Stu Cook, and Doug ‘Cosmo’ Clifford on an off-white 5 x 3 card. In fine condition.

Glossy 10 x 8 photo of Dale on the beach with a surfboard, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition.

Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 close-up publicity photo of Darin, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “Myrtle, Love, Bobby Darin.” In very good condi

Influential boogie-woogie piano player best known for his ‘Cow Cow Blues’ (1894–1955). Partly-printed DS, signed “Chas. Davenport,” one page, 5.5 x 9,

TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, colorful personal letterhead, August 17, 1976. Letter to “Nat.” In full: “You got it. Thanks.” In fine condition, with some c

Semi-glossy 10 x 8 cardstock publicity photo, signed in blue and black felt tip, “bob1,” “Al, Devo,” “Mark, Devo,” “Bob 2,” and “Jerry.” In fine condi

DS, one page both sides, 8.25 x 11, October 14, 1969. Agreement for Diddley to play two dates at the Sound Factory in Sacramento, California, with eac

The Last in Line album flat signed and inscribed on the front cover in silver ink by Ronnie James Dio, Vinny Appice, Claude Schnell, and Vivian Campbe

Collection of nine FDCs, all with cachets honoring the American bicentennial, signed in ink and felt tip by a total of 28 drummers. Signers are: Pete

Black-bodied Fender Telecaster electric guitar, signed in black felt tip on the white pick guard by Don Henley, Glenn Frey, Don Felder, Joe Walsh, and

Academy Award–winning composer and producer (1905–1970) who played an integral role in MGM’s musical films during Hollywood’s ‘golden age.’ His credit

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

G & L Music Sales Inc. business check, 7 x 3.5, filled out in another hand and signed by Fender, “C. L. Fender,” and “George W. Fullerton,” paya...

Walkabout album signed on the front and back covers in blue felt tip by Rupert Greenall, Jamie West-Oram, Cy Curnin, and Adam Woods. In fine condition

Souvenir handwritten lyrics to the beginning of ‘Saved by Zero,’ written out and signed by Cy Curnin on an 8.5 x 11 sheet; and three 45 rpm records of

Penguin album signed on the inside gatefold in blue felt tip by Mick Fleetwood, John McVie, and Christine McVie. A discount cut to top edge, rippling

Black-bodied B. C. Rich Bronze Series electric guitar, signed on the body in gold ink by Mick Jones and Lou Gramm. In fine condition. Oversized.

4 album signed on the front cover in silver ink by Lou Gramm and Mick Jones and in blue ink by Rick Wills. In fine condition, with a label remnant to

Glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo, signed in black felt tip. Double-matted and framed with an all access tour pass to an overall size of 13.75 x 20.25. A

Uncommon vintage 6.75 x 5.5 Pall Mall shirts of London promotional card featuring the group, signed in ink by founding members Freddie Garrity, Roy Cr

Pearl-finish 7 x 5 photo of Gershwin at work, signed and inscribed in the lower border in black ink, “All best to Richard Harrington, Ira Gershwin, Ma

DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, March 3, 1980. Document regarding an agreement between the Stigwood Group and The Neil Sedaka Touch, in which Gibb confirms th

American singer associated with a wide range of genres (1919–2006). Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Gibbs in a sparkling outfit, signed and inscribed in black

I’m Still in Love with You album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with some scattered light cover and edge wear and a ta

American Woman album signed on the front cover in blue ink by Burton Cummings, Randy Bachman, Jim Kale, and Garry Peterson. In fine condition, with a

Color satin-finish 11 x 14 photo of Slash sitting on the floor with his guitar, signed in person in black felt tip. In fine condition. Originally obta

Color 8 x 10 magazine photo, signed in black felt tip. Double-matted and framed with an all access tour pass to an overall size of 15.25 x 23. In fine

Voices album signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Darryl Hall and in blue felt tip by John Oates. In fine condition, with a mild ‘ring of we

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Hampton playing a vibraphone, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “Good luck to Lester, Lionel Hampton,” and signed again,

Glossy 10 x 8 publicity photo, signed in black felt tip by Ann and Nancy Wilson, adding a small sketch of a heart with wings. Double-matted and framed

Handwritten souvenir lyrics to ‘Crazy on You’ on a light blue 8.5 x 11 sheet. Songwriter and original guitarist, Roger Fisher, pens the complete lyric

Color 8.5 x 11 laserprint photo of a Hendrix album cover, signed in ink and felt tip by Buddy Miles, Jerry Velez, Juma Sultan, Billy Cox, Lee Michaels

Concert-used 14? clear Remo drumhead, signed in black felt tip by Darius Rucker, Dean Felber, Jim Sonefeld, and Mark Bryan, with the band’s name added

Welcome to Wherever You Are album flat signed in blue felt tip by all six members, including the late Michael Hutchence. In fine condition.

Color glossy 10 x 8 photo of the Metamorphosis album cover, signed in black felt tip by Doug Ingle, Mike Pinera, Ron Bushy, and Larry Rhino. In fine c

Incredible TLS, one page, 5 x 8, personal ‘Thriller’ letterhead, no date but circa 1982. Letter to an admirer or associate. In part: “We are all part

Thriller album signed and inscribed on the front cover in blue ballpoint, “To Wendy, a wonderful girl, and stay kind all your life as you are now, you

Color glossy 10 x 13.75 photo of Jackson in a gold sweater and bow tie, signed in blue felt tip, “Love, Michael Jackson.” In fine condition. Accompani

Color glossy 14 x 10 photo of Jackson striking a pose, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from

Color glossy 14 x 11 photo of Jackson in a white suit with a tiger cub on his knee, signed in silver ink. In fine condition.

Setting Sons album signed on the front cover in blue and black ballpoint by Paul Weller, Bruce Foxton, and Rick Buckler. A tear to the right edge touc

Glossy 10 x 8 group photo, signed in felt tip and ink by Grace Slick, Paul Kantner, Jorma Kaukonen, and Jack Casady. In fine condition.

Glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed in black felt tip by Ian Anderson, Martin Barre, Doane Perry, Jonathan Noyce, and Andrew Giddings. Double-matted and frame

Tri-fold sheet music to ‘Piano Man,’ 9 x 12, signed on the front cover in black felt tip. In fine condition.

Impressive color limited edition 32 x 24 print of Patrick Procktor’s artwork used for John’s album entitled Blue Moves, numbered 233/250, signed in th

Printed sheet music to ‘Goodbye Yellow Brick Road,’ on four yellow 8.5 x 11 pages, signed on the first page in blue felt tip by Elton John and Bernie

A Single Man album signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint, “Best wishes, Elton John.” In fine condition, with a few light surface impressions to

Frontiers album signed on the front cover in blue and black felt tip by Steve Perry, Neal Schon, Jonathan Cain, Ross Valory, and Steve Smith. In fine

Infinity album signed on the front cover in black felt tip and ballpoint by Steve Perry, Neal Schon, Ross Valory, Gregg Rolie, and Aynsley Dunbar. In

Two items: Point of No Return album, signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Steve Walsh, Rich Williams, Robby Steinhardt, and Billy Greer; and

Souvenir printed lyrics to ‘Dust in the Wind,’ one cardstock page, 8.5 x 11, signed in blue and black felt tip by Kerry Livgren, Richard Williams, Bil

Vintage matte-finish 7.5 x 10 photo of an artist’s portrait of Kern, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “For Sylvia, with cordial regards, Jerome K

Cardstock 8 x 10 MCA records publicity photo, featuring an artist’s rendition of King, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.

Symphony: Alive IV CD booklet signed on the front cover in silver ink by Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Tommy Thayer, and Peter Criss. In fine condition.

Signed book: KISStory. Los Angeles: KISStory Ltd., 1994. Hardcover with slipcase, 10.75 x 15, 433 pages. Signed in black felt tip on a special signatu

KISS Army paraphernalia advertisement, 8.5 x 11, signed in black felt tip by Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Peter Criss, and Ace Frehley, adding his ace

Very detailed limited edition bust of Simmons, numbered 3184/15000, on a 14 x 14 mount, signed on the mount in silver ink. In very fine condition.

Printed souvenir lyrics to ‘Me & Bobby McGee,” one page, 8.5 x 11, signed at the bottom in black felt tip, “Thanks, Peace, Kris Kristofferson.” ...

Bank check, 6 x 3.25, filled out and signed by Laine, “Denny Laine,” payable to St. Georges Taverns for £3.35, December 16, 1974. Light overall...

Toast of New Orleans album signed vertically on the front cover in fountain pen, “Hello, from, Mario Lanza.” In very good condition, with light scatte

Color satin-finish 11 x 14 photo of Lauper sitting at an outdoor table, signed in blue felt tip adding a heart and a peace sign above her signature. I

Color 19.5 x 12 heavy stock poster of Plant’s Sixty Six to Timbuktu CD cover art, signed in black felt tip. Rolled and in fine condition, with a few s

Manic Nirvana CD booklet signed on the front cover in black felt tip. In very fine condition.

Glossy 10 x 8 group photo, signed in blue and black felt tip by original members Mike Brown, George Cameron, and Tom Finn. In fine condition.

Signed book: Liberace Cooks! First edition. Garden City, NY: Doubleday, 1970. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 225 pages. Signed on the half-tit

Satin-finish 8 x 10 Reprise Records publicity photo, signed in black felt tip. Double-matted and framed with an all access pass for his 1988–89 tour t

Color semi-glossy 10.75 x 11.5 cardstock photo of his Endless Wire album cover, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a few surface bends.

Color 10.75 x 16.5 promotional poster for Under the Radar, signed in black felt tip by Paul Barrere, Sam Clayton, Kenny Gradney, Richie Hayward, Shaun

DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, April 30, 1970. Standard AFTRA contract in which Little Richard agrees to appear on The Merv Griffin Show on the same day in e

Reproduction concert poster, 19.25 x 15.5, for Little Richard at the Shrine Auditorium, signed in black felt tip. Double-matted and framed to an overa

Printed sheet music to the beginning of ‘Long Tall Sally,’ one page, 8 x 10, signed in blue ballpoint, “God bless, Little Richard.” In fine condition,

Get Lucky album signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Matt Frenette, Mike Reno, Doug Johnson, and Scott Smith. Mild ‘ring of wear’ to cover,

Unused clear 12? Remo drumhead, signed in various color felt tip and ink by Mike Reno, Matt Frenette, Doug Johnson, Scott Smith, and one other. Nicely

Color glossy 10 x 8 group photo, signed in black felt tip by all nine members including Billy Powell, Gary Rossington, Michael Cartellone, Johnny Van

Satin-finish 10 x 8 Warner Bros. publicity photo from 2004, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.

Vintage 8.5 x 5 magazine photo of the band performing on BBC’s ‘Top of the Pops,’ signed in blue ballpoint by Manfred Mann, Paul Jones, Tom McGuinness

Vintage 3.5 x 5.5 cardstock publicity photo, signed in blue ballpoint by Aaron Williams, Tony Crane, John Banks, and Johnny Gustafson. In fine conditi

Black-bodied Fender Squier Bullet ‘stratocaster-style’ electric guitar, signed on the body in silver ink by James Hetfield, adding “Blackened!,” and K

Satin-finish 8 x 10 Elektra publicity photo, signed in silver ink by James Hetfield, Kirk Hammett, Lars Ulrich, and Robert Trujillo, all signing first

Distinguished and prolific French composer (1892–1974) best known for his pioneering incorporation of jazz elements and polytonality in such repertoir