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Celebrated soprano (1820–1887), known as the “Swedish Nightingale,” who, under the management of impresario P. T. Barnum, became the most renowned and

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

Self-proclaimed ‘anti-modernist’ German composer (1869–1949), best known for his opera Palestrina, based on the life of the famed sixteenth-century co

Impressive scrapbook, 10 x 12, containing approximately 56 signed items from various 19th- and 20th-century prominent musicians and artists, consistin

Attractive guest book belonging to music publisher Otto Furstner, 11.5 x 9.25, with alligator skin covers, silver corner pieces, and lettering on the

German composer (1895–1982) best known for his oratorio ‘Carmina Burana.’ Vintage semi-glossy 3.5 x 5.5 head-and-shoulders postcard photo, signed in t

Vintage 7 x 9 photo of Rachmaninoff looking pensive, signed in fountain pen. Scattered creases, some spotting to background, and mounting remnants to

Highly influential French composer (1875–1937) who remains unsurpassed in his imaginative use of instrumental color in his operas, brilliantly scored

Colorful 5.5 x 3.5 postcard for La Boheme, featuring an image from Act II on the left side, signed in fountain pen “Giacomo Puccini.” In very good con

Austrian-born composer (1874–1951) whose development of the ‘twelve-tone’ system proved to be one of the most far-reaching innovations in the history

Impressive and exceedingly scarce collection of ten AMQSs on a single off-white 8 x 9 sheet bearing a pen and ink sketch of Alexander Glazunov (signed

Guest ticket to a production of Mary and Her Lambs at the Belasco Theatre on March 26, 1916, 4.75 x 3.75, filled out in Sousa’s hand for “Mr. Frank Si

Eye-catching vintage sepia glossy 8 x 10 photo of Sousa in his band uniform, bedecked with medals, signed vertically in ink, “John Philip Sousa, 1930.

Vintage ink signature, “Richard Strauss, Palermo, 12.5.23,” on an off-white 4.5 x 7.5 sheet. In fine condition, with scattered foxing.

German composer (1864–1949) whose colorful symphonic poems and operas earned him a place among the most important figures in late-19th and early 20th-

Signed book: The Face of the World. First edition. NY: John Day Company. Hardcover with dust jacket, 9 x 11, 250 pages. Signed and inscribed on the fi

A beautiful set of vintage ballpoint signatures, “Ringo Starr,” “George Harrison,” “Paul McCartney,” and “John Lennon,” on an off-white 6 x 8 lightly-

Vintage ballpoint signatures, “John Lennon,” “Paul McCartney,” “George Harrison,” and “Ringo Starr,” on an off-white 4.25 x 3.5 album page. Affixed to

Vintage ballpoint signatures, “John Lennon,” “Paul McCartney,” “George Harrison,” and “Ringo Starr,” on the reverse of an off-white 7 x 9.75 photo mou

Vintage original glossy 6.5 x 8.5 photo of the Beatles taken by Astrid Kircherr in November of 1962, showing the band dressed in matching suits, with

Satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Harrison posing behind a Chinese statue, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Lou, George Harrison.” In fine condi

Glossy 10 x 8 photo of McCartney boarding an airplane, signed in black felt tip, “Love from Paul McCartney.” In very good condition, with a few scatte

Color limited edition 21 x 17 giclée entitled ‘Krayzee 101,’ numbered 7/100, signed in the lower border in green felt tip, “Ringo 05.” In fine ...

Beautiful left-handed sunburst-finish Hofner ‘violin’ or ‘Cavern’ B-Bass HI-Series bass guitar, beautifully signed on the pearloid pickguard in black

Rare color 15.5 x 15.5 print of the cover art of Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, nicely signed in the upper border in black felt tip by McCartn

One-of-a-kind original 1967 UK first press (mono version) of Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band album signed on the front cover in black ink in 196

US copy (stereo version) of Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band album signed on the front cover in black felt tip, “Ringo.” In fine condition, with

Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band album signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Blake. In very good condition, with moderate wear to both c

Color 4 x 6 promotional postcard photo of the Sgt. Pepper album cover, signed at the top of the image in black felt tip by Blake. In very fine conditi

Satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Martin in the studio with the Beatles during a Sgt. Pepper recording session, signed in black felt tip, “Best wishes, Geo

Collection of five Sgt. Pepper items: an original songbook to Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, printed in 1967; 8.5 x 11, 48 pages, original The

A super rare still-sealed original 1967 US first press (stereo version) of Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, released in late 1967, with the orig

A still-sealed 1970s US press (stereo version) of Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, with the original J. C. Penney price tag sticker of $6.99 aff

Innovative clarinetist and saxophonist (1897–1959) regarded as one of the greatest wind players in the history of jazz. ALS signed “Your Sid,” two pag

DS, signed “J. P. Richardson,” two pages, 8.5 x 14, December 11, 1958. An agreement between Richardson and his Big Bopper Music Company for the sale o

Glossy 8 x 10 A&M Records publicity photo, signed in black felt tip, “Thanks! ‘Carpenters’ Karen &,” and “Richard Carpenter,” with Karen add...

Glossy 8 x 10 group photo, signed in various color felt tip by Terry Kath, Robert Lamm, Walter Parazaider, Peter Cetera, James Pankow, Danny Seraphine

DS, two pages, 8.5 x 11, November 1, 1980. Agreement between The Carpenters and A&M Records, granting the label “the right, but not the obligati...

Program for the 1961 Jazz at the Philharmonic tour in Britain produced by Norman Granz, 8.25 x 10.5, fully-signed inside in blue ballpoint by the John

Cochran’s English homework, one lightly-lined loose-leaf page, 8.5 x 11, headed and signed at the top, “C. W. #6, Eddie Cochran, English VI,” and titl

Uncommon ballpoint signature, “Bob Dylan, ’87,” on an off-white 4 x 2 lightly-lined slip of graph paper. Attractively double-matted with a photo of Dy

55 Minute Photo of Golden Valley, Minnesota film envelope, 5.5 x 8.5, signed on the front in black ballpoint by Dylan. In fine condition, with a mild

Self-titled debut album signed in person in blue felt tip on the front cover. In fine condition, with adhesive remnant to top right corner, and scatte

DS, seven sides on four pages, 8.5 x 11, June 29, 1973. One year theatrical motion picture artists’ manager contract between the William Morris Agency

Original vintage program from “Alan Freed Presents The Big Beat,” 9 x 12, signed inside in blue ballpoint by 29 performers, most inscribed, including

Stunning vintage matte-finish 10 x 8 photo of Gershwin playing the piano, boldly signed and inscribed in the lower border in black ink, “To Mrs. M. Wh

TLS, one page, 8.25 x 10.25, personal letterhead, April 8, 1936. Letter to Marga Waldron. In full: “Please excuse the lateness of this reply as I have

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo for Haley and his Comets, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Bob, Bill Haley.” In very good condition, wi

Vintage 8 x 10 cardstock photo, inscribed in blue ballpoint and signed “William C. Handy 2/9/1951.” Scattered creases, primarily to corners, and a thi

Vintage glossy 10 x 8 photo of Handy being presented with a bust, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Mr. E. C. Mills with appreciation W. C. Ha