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Legendary Disney artist (1901–2000) known as the ‘Duck Man’ for inventing ‘Duckberg,’ the home of Donald Duck, Scrooge McDuck, Huey, Dewey, Louie, and

Original vintage signed ink sketch of the characters from Mr. and Mrs. on an off-white 6 x 3.5 album page dated April 10, 1929, signed in black ink, “

Original vintage signed ink sketch of a scene with Fritzi Ritz on an off-white 6 x 3.5 album page, signed and inscribed in black ink, “To H. M. le Con

DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, January 8, 1970. Standard AFTRA contract in which Capp agrees to appear on The Merv Griffin Show on the same day in exchange f

Collection of six ink sketches or signatures on individual off-white 6 x 3.5 album pages, each dated 1929 or 1930. Sketches are by J. Carver Pusey, St

Three items consisting of two original sketches and one comic strip: signed and inscribed felt tip sketch of Billy from Family Circus on a white 4 x 6

Original vintage signed pencil sketch of an old man observing a younger lady on an off-white 6 x 3.5 album page, signed and inscribed in pencil, “To H

Original vintage signed ink sketch of the characters from Mom 'n' Pop on an off-white 6 x 3.5 album page, signed and inscribed in black ink,...

Three items: TLS, one page, 5.5 x 8.75, Garfield letterhead, October 15, 1992, responding to an autograph request; and two felt tip signatures, “Jim D

Original vintage signed ink and pencil sketch of Barney Google on an off-white 6 x 3.5 album page, signed in black ink, “DeBeck 1930.” In fine conditi

Vintage ballpoint signature, “Walt Disney,” on an off-white 4.25 x 5.5 sheet of Disney’s Mickey Mouse stationery. A horizontal fold through a small po

Colorful vintage reproduction of an original celluloid drawing actually used in the Walt Disney production of Lady and the Tramp, 12 x 9, showing Lady

DS, signed “Walter E. Disney,” one page, 8.5 x 11, February 15, 1960. Waiver reads, “We, the undersigned, as Voting Trustees of WED Enterprises, Inc.,

Two original hand-inked Tippie comic strips, each approximately 23 x 5.5, circa 1930s–40s, depicting the humorous lives of Cap Stubbs and his dog, Tip

Original vintage signed ink and colored pencil sketch of Harold Teen on an off-white 6 x 3.5 album page dated August 21, 1929. In fine condition.

Original hand-painted production cel of Daffy Duck from ‘Bugs Bunny's 1001 Rabbit Tales,’ 12 x 9.5, signed in black felt tip by Freleng. Cel bea...

Original vintage signed ink sketch of Professor Butts on an off-white 6 x 3.5 album page, signed in black ink, “With best love from Professor Butts, R

Original vintage signed ink sketch of Dick Tracy on an off-white 3.5 x 6 album page. In fine condition.

Color 31 x 22 poster of the Simpson family reading, signed in gold ink, “Your pals, the Simpsons and Matt Groening, 1-21-1991,” along with a large ske

Color glossy 10 x 8 photo of the Simpsons characters, signed and inscribed in red felt tip, “Don’t have a cow, Joe!!! Your pal, Matt Groening, 1/4/199

Original pencil production sketch of Marge holding Maggie with an expression of impending doom, and a notation in the top right corner, “Marge: “NO…,”

Original vintage signed ink sketch of a silly chef on an off-white 6 x 3.5 album page, signed in black ink, “Sincerely, Milt Gross, June 28, ’29.” In

American writer and illustrator (1880–1938) whose stories featuring the rag dolls Raggedy Ann and Andy take a place among the most beloved and best-se

Original vintage signed ink sketch of Flapper Fanny on an off-white 6 x 3.5 album page dated October 3, 1929. In fine condition.

Original vintage signed pencil sketch of Sam Smithers from Somebody's Stenog on an off-white 6 x 3.5 album page dated October 16, 1929. In fine ...

Original vintage signed ink sketch of Jerry upside down on an off-white 6 x 3.5 album page dated January 1930, signed in black ink, “There are two way

Original vintage signed ink sketch of Zippo the Monk from Hughes' Zoo on an off-white 6 x 3.5 album page, signed in black ink, “Best wishes, Zip...

Original vintage signed ink sketch of Hairbreadth Harry characters Relentless Rudolph and Beautiful Belinda talking about being in an autograph book o

Signed book: The Merchant of Dennis the Menace. First edition. NY: Abbeville Press, 1990. Hardcover with dust jacket, 9.25 x 9.5, 256 pages. Signed on

Original vintage signed ink sketch of a character from Gasoline Alley on an off-white 6 x 3.5 album page dated 1929, signed in black ink, “King.” In f

Original vintage signed ink sketch of characters from The Katzenjammer Kids on an off-white 6 x 3.5 album page, signed in black ink, “Knerr ’29.” In f

Detailed original vintage signed ink sketch of realistic characters on an off-white 6 x 3.5 album page, signed in black ink, “J. Norman Lynd, January

Original vintage signed ink sketch of Jiggs and Maggie on an off-white 6 x 3.5 album page, signed in black ink, “Geo. McManus, 1931.” In fine conditio

Original vintage signed ink sketch of his characters Teddy, Mack, and Mary on an off-white 6 x 3.5 album page, signed in black ink, “Tom McNamara, Aug

Original vintage signed ink and pencil sketch of Happy Hooligan on an off-white 6 x 3.5 album page, signed in black ink, “Frederick B. Opper, Jan. 13,

Original vintage signed ink sketch of a character from S’Matter, Pop? on an off-white 6 x 3.5 album page, signed in black ink, “With best wishes of Pa

TLS signed “Sparky,” one page, 6 x 7, personal letterhead, December 18, 1978. Letter to Bill Mahan. In full: “I sent the following to Doubleday: ‘Usua

Highly sought-after original signed and inscribed felt tip full-length sketch of Snoopy sitting in some grass on an off-white 5.25 x 8 sheet, signed a

Original vintage signed ink sketch of Salesman Sam on an off-white 6 x 3.5 album page, signed in black ink, “Yours truly, C. D. Small—Jany. 9, 1930.”

Original vintage signed ink sketch of his Gump character saying, “Oh Min!” on an off-white 6 x 3.5 album page, signed and inscribed in black ink, “To

Original vintage signed ink sketch of the characters from Polly and Her Pals on an off-white 6 x 3.5 album page, signed in black ink, “Cliff Sterrett,

Original vintage signed pencil sketch of Moon Mullins on an off-white 6 x 3.5 album page, signed in pencil, “Willard, May 27, 1930.” In fine condition

Limited edition hand-painted animation cel of Popeye entitled ‘Flexing for Betty,’ numbered AP 40/50, 12.5 x 10.25, signed in black ink by Waldman, an

Limited edition hand-painted animation cel of Popeye fishing entitled ‘The Big One,’ numbered AP 35/50, 12.5 x 10.25, signed in gold ink by Waldman, a

Original vintage signed ink sketch of an old man tipping his cap on an off-white 6 x 3.5 album page dated June 30, 1929, signed in black ink, “With be

Original vintage signed ink sketch of the characters from Dumb Dora on an off-white 6 x 3.5 album page dated November 8, 1929, signed and inscribed in

Renowned singer (1847–1930) who was the first Canadian to become an international opera star, performing for the likes of Queen Victoria, Kaiser Wilhe

AMQS on an off-white 8 x 5.75 sheet. Brailowsky pens four intricate bars identified at the top, “Chopin, Concerto. Op. 77,” signing under the quote, “

Vintage ink signature, “Enrico Caruso, London, 1907,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2.25 card. In fine condition.

French tenor and singing teacher (1806–1896) known for pioneering the delivery of the operatic high C from the chest. ALS in French, signed “G. Duprez

French composer (1818–1893) known for his opera, Faust, and for his composition of ‘Ave Maria.’ ALS in French, signed “Ch. Gounod,” one page on a fold

Polish composer (1810–1849) considered one of the great masters of Romantic music. Hand-addressed envelope, 5.25 x 2.25, addressed by Chopin in pencil

Remarkably unique custom-bound hardcover album, 15.5 x 19.5, containing 44 caricature drawings by Enrico Caruso. Each drawing—31 in pencil or graphite

French composer of over thirty operas, best known for La Juive (1799–1862). Untranslated ALS in French, signed “F. Halevy,” one page, 4.25 x 6.75, Nov

Terrific vintage glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo of the violinist in a pinstriped suit, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Miss Elimore Sayre—All

AMQS on an off-white 5 x 3.5 deckle-edge card. Leoncavallo pens two bars of music and lyrics from his opera Rolando, signed at the bottom, “R. Leoncav

Celebrated soprano (1820–1887), known as the ‘Swedish Nightingale,’ who, under the management of P. T. Barnum, became the most renowned and highly pai

Italian composer (1863–1945) whose 1890 masterpiece ‘Cavalleria Rusticana’ takes a place among the most beloved staples of the operatic repertoire. Un

Prodigiously gifted German Romantic composer (1809–1847). His musical output represents virtually every form and genre of the era, ranging from piano

Well-respected pianist and composer (1854–1925). Untranslated ALS in French, one page, 4.75 x 7.75, June 1885. In fine condition.

American pianist and composer (1862–1901). ALS, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 4 x 5.5, black-bordered Vineacre letterhead, October 20, 1899. Lett

Scottish violist (1904–1982) who played in the NBC Symphony Orchestra under Arturo Toscanini. In 1953, Queen Elizabeth II made him a Commander of the

Italian composer (1858–1924) who earned a central place in the operatic pantheon with such repertoire staples as ‘La boheme,’ ‘Madama Butterfly,’ and

Distinguished French tenor (1815–1879). Untranslated ALS in French, signed “G. Roger,” one page, 5.25 x 8, no date. Affixed to a same-size sheet. In f

TLS in Swedish, boldly signed in pencil, one page, 6 x 7.5, January 3, 1945. Letter addressed to a “Dear old friend.” In full (translated): “Please fo

Colorful French composer (1866–1925), who was one of the primary influences on the younger generation of avant-garde French composers in the early dec

Russian-born composer (1882–1971) whose distinctive, colorful, constantly evolving style earned him a place among the most influential composers in mu

Distinguished Czech composer (1824–1884) best known for his colorful symphonic poem The Moldau and the opera The Bartered Bride. Rare ALS in Czech, si

Vintage ink signatures, “Arturo Toscanini” and “Vl. Horowitz,” on individual off-white sheets, each approximately 5.75 x 3.5. In overall fine conditio

ALS in German, one page, 5.25 x 8.25, Paris, June 14, 1860. Letter to a patron. In full (translated): “I am today in greatest need of 500 francs. If y

Ballpoint signature and inscription, “To Jeff, Cheers! Paul McCartney,” and “To Jeff, Best wishes, Ringo Starr,” on individual off-white slips; and a

Original menu from the Fresco Coffee Bar on Cecil Street in Carlisle, measuring 12.5 x 8 opened, signed on the back cover in blue fountain pen, “Beatl

DSG Train breakfast menu, 4 x 5.5 closed, from the Beatles June 1966 German tour, titled on the front, in German, “Deutschlandtournee de Liverpooler B

Vintage ballpoint signatures dating from 1967, “George Harrison,” “Paul McCartney,” and “Ringo Starr” and a felt tip signature, “John Lennon,” on an o

Vintage circa 1963 red ballpoint signatures, “John Lennon,” “Paul McCartney,” “George Harrison,” and “Ringo Starr,” on an off-white 8.25 x 4.5 sheet o

Vintage ballpoint signature and inscription, “To Janice, love from the Beatles, George Harrison,” “John Lennon,” and “Ringo Starr,” on an off-white 2.

Vintage ballpoint signatures and inscription, “To Penny, Love from Paul McCartney,” “George Harrison (Beatle),” and “Beatles, Ringo Starr,” on individ

Highly 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 bo

Apple Records, Inc. business check, 8 x 3.5, filled out in another hand and signed by Harrison, “George Harrison,” payable to Fabrica for £9-15...

Sheet music to ‘Yesterday,’ 8.5 x 11, three pages, signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by McCartney. In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter

Vintage circa 1962 off-white 5.25 x 7 folding presentation mat, signed and inscribed inside in blue ballpoint, “To Margaret, love, Paul McCartney, xxx

Ballpoint signature, “Paul McCartney,” on an off-white 3.75 x 3.5 lightly-lined sheet. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity

Vintage ink signature, “Paul McCartney,” on a beige 5 x 3 card with a clipped photo affixed to lower right corner. In very fine condition.

Bank of England five pound note, signed vertically on the reverse in black ballpoint, “Ringo Starr.” Overall creases from circulation, otherwise fine

Color limited edition 21 x 17 giclée entitled ‘No, No, No,’ numbered 98/100, signed in the lower border in red felt tip, “Ringo 05.” In fine co...

Two undated notes in pencil from Berlin to Collier. First is signed “Irving Berlin,” one page on the reverse of a 6.5 x 5.5 Strand Theatre memo sheet,

Original 1 x 1 swatch of bed linen from the Beatles’ stay at the Whittier Hotel on September 6, 1964, affixed to a 5.75 x 9 descriptive certificate, s

Two TLSs, each one page, 5.5 x 7.5, personal letterhead, October 31, 1922, and December 14, 1926. The first, in part: “Many thanks for your kind teleg

Cochran’s cover for his Science notebook, one lightly-lined loose-leaf page, 8.5 x 11, filled out in pencil by Cochran, “4th Science Notebook, Period

Vintage Columbia Records poster featuring images of Chicago’s founding members, 33 x 22, signed in black felt tip by all seven, each signing over his

Lightweight 5.5 x 9 photo of Davis in a fur jacket, signed vertically in blue ink. In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of provenance in German,

Vintage 3 x 8.25 clipped magazine head-and-shoulders photo of a young Dylan, signed in black felt tip. Photo is affixed to a slightly larger card, whi

Singer with the Mamas and Papas, who tragically died in 1974 of a heart attack. DS, five pages, 8.5 x 11, June 29, 1973. Contract between Elliot and t

George Gershwin personal check, 6.5 x 2.75, filled out in another hand and signed by George Gershwin, payable to Ira Gershwin Special for $550.00, Oct

Color 10 x 12.75 Rolling Stone magazine photo of the band from the August 7, 1980 issue, signed in blue felt tip by Jerry Garcia, Brent Mydland, Bill

Limited edition 9 x 12.5 lithograph entitled ‘Sadaam,’ numbered 29/100, signed in the lower border in pencil. Matted and framed to an overall size of

Signed book: A Promoter’s Tale. First edition. London: Omnibus Press, 2002. Softcover, 5 x 8, 246 pages. Signed and inscribed on the title page in bla

Vintage original program page, trimmed to a size of 8 x 8, advertising Hendrix's first and very successful appearance in Berlin at the Neue Welt...

Superb and quite scarce ballpoint signature, “Rasta Live, Bob Marley,” on an off-white 5 x 3 lightly-lined card. Collector’s notation on reverse indic

Vintage glossy 10 x 8 publicity photo of Orbison and the Teen Kings, signed in blue ballpoint by Roy Orbison, Pat Ellis, James Morrow, Johnny Wilson,