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Hungarian violinist and composer (1831–1907) ranked second only to Paganini among 19th-century virtuosi. He was a close associate of Johannes Brahms,

Two AMQSs: a two-bar quote from an unidentified work on a 6 x 5 off-white card, signed at the bottom, “Jan Kubelik 27.11.1928”; and a two-bar quote fr

French composer (1822–1884) who won the Prix de Rome in 1844. Exceptional presentation autograph musical manuscript, four pages on two adjoining 9 x 1

AMQS on an off-white 3.5 x 5.5 photo of the composer, which also bears a pre-printed signature and musical quote. Massenet pens two bars of music from

Italian composer (1857–1919) best known for his operas, particularly the beloved repertoire staple ‘Pagliacci’ (1892). AMQS on a 7.25 x 5 off-white al

American composer and teacher who ran the Juilliard School (1923–1983). Semi-glossy 8 x 10 half-length photo of Mennin holding a score, signed and ins

Glossy 7.5 x 9.5 head-and-shoulders photo of Menuhin, signed and inscribed in black ballpoint, “To Michael J. Robuck, with my heartfelt good wishes, Y

Italian composer (1872–1956). Vintage matte-finish 4 x 5.5 photo by Guigoni & Rossi of Milan, affixed to its original 6.5 x 8.5 mount, signed an...

ALS in Italian, signed “G. Puccini,” one page, 6.25 x 9.75, personal letterhead, February 18, 1910. Letter to Mr. Rocca at the Grand Theater of Montpe

Venetian composer and conductor (1750-1825). As the Austrian imperial Kapellmeister from 1788 to 1824, he was one of the most important and famous mus

Intricate and neatly penned collection of eleven AMQSs on a single 7.75 x 9.25 off-white sheet, bearing a skillful pencil drawing of Sergei Ivan Tanei

AMQS, signed “D. Shostakovich,” on an off-white 6 x 3.75 card bearing an embossed rose branch. Shostakovich pens two intricate bars of music from one

Vintage glossy 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo, signed in black ink, “Dr. Richard Strauss 8.7.33.” Scattered light creases and surface impressions, and some

Italian opera composer and conductor (1774 -1851), extremely celebrated in his time, though largely forgotten after his death. AMQS on a 6.5 x 8.75 of

Bold ink signature, “John Philip Sousa, 1931,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2 card. Removably affixed to an off-white 8 x 10.5 scrapbook page also bearing hi

Vintage glossy 9.5 x 7 photo of Stravinsky conducting, signed in fountain pen “I. Stravinsky, 1957.” In very good to fine condition, with minor surfac

Matte-finish 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo of the renowned conductor, signed at the bottom in blue ink. In fine condition.

Influential English composer (1872–1958) of symphonies, chamber music, opera, choral music, and film scores. Rare vintage matte-finish 7 x 8.75 portra

Vintage ballpoint signatures, “Love, Paul McCartney (Beatles),” “George Harrison,” “Ringo Starr xxx,” and “John Lennon,” on a light green 4.5 x 4 albu

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 Valex photo, signed on the reverse in blue ballpoint by George Harrison, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, and twice by John Lennon;

Fantastic ballpoint signatures and inscription, “To Joan, love from the Beatles, George Harrison xxxx,” Ringo Starr xx,” “John Lennon xxx,” and “Paul

Vintage magazine photo, trimmed to a size of 6 x 9.5, signed in blue ballpoint by George Harrison, John Lennon, and Ringo Starr, and in purple ballpoi

Vintage ballpoint signatures of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr on a light green 4 x 5.75 sheet. In very good condition,

Original concert program for their ‘The Beatles Show’ performance at the Fairfield Halls, Croydon, on September 7, 1963, 7 x 9.5, signed on the front

Vintage ballpoint signatures, “George Harrison,” “John Lennon,” and “Ringo Starr,” on an off-white sheet, with McCartney’s signature added by John Len

Cloud Nine album signed on the front cover in black felt tip. In fine condition, with some adhesive and mounting remnants to back cover. The record is

Apple Records, Inc. business check, 7.75 x 3.5, filled out in another hand and signed by Harrison, payable to Evening Post for £2.10.0, Septemb...

Vintage glossy 3.5 x 5.5 promo postcard portrait of Harrison as a member of the Beatles, signed on the reverse in blue ballpoint. In very good conditi

Signed book: In His Own Write. Later printing. London: Jonathan Cape, 1964. Hardcover, 5.5 x 7, 78 pages. Signed on the first free end page in blue ba

Vintage ballpoint signature, “Paul McCartney (Beatles),” on a light brown 6.75 x 8 heavy cardstock album page, with two clipped photos of Paul and the

Scarce 45 rpm record sleeve for ‘Mind Games,’ 7.25 x 7, featuring a funky image of Lennon with Yoko Ono on his mind, signed across his forehead in blu

Color vintage 9.25 x 11 magazine photo of a young Lennon in a striped suit, signed in red ballpoint., “Love from John Lennon xx.” A horizontal fold, s

Circa 1965 program page featuring an image of the band and advertisements for their upcoming album, 8 x 10.25, signed in ballpoint of various colors b

Horizon album signed and inscribed on the front cover in black felt tip, “To Terry, Thanks! Carpenters, Karen,” and “& Richard Carpenter 3/11/80...

On the Road to Kingdom Come album signed on the front cover in black ballpoint. Double-matted and framed with the inside album sleeve to an overall si

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Marti, Best wishes, Nat King Cole.” Scattered surface marks and imp

Popular rhythm-and-blues and soul artist (1931–1964) who recorded such hits as “You Send Me,” “Cupid,” and “Twistin' the Night Away.” The 33-yea...

DS one page, 8.5 x 14, November 19, 1965. Agreement for an appearance on the syndicated music show Shivaree for a payment of $176. Stapled near the bo

Outstanding and entertaining TLS signed “Arlo Guthrie,” one page, 10.25 x 8, no date. Letter of introduction, written from Arlo’s perspective, address

Personal check, 8.25 x 3, filled out and signed by Kern, “Jerome D. Kern,” payable to Tausig & Lewis for $25.00, May 29, 1939. In fine condition...

Very rare limited edition facsimile copy of the original manuscript for ‘Hi-Ho!,’ softcover in slipcase, 10 x 12.25, eight pages, with a personal chec

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of the psychedelic jam band, signed in person in blue felt tip by Jerry Garcia, Brent Mydland, Bill Kreutzmann, Bob We

Led Zeppelin II album signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint by John Bonham and Jimmy Page and on the inside gatefold by Robert Plant. In very go

TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, Handy Brothers Music Co., Inc. letterhead, December 30, 1954. Letter to arts and entertainment editor Edwin Howard. In part:

Collection of four ALSs, all signed “Janis,” all multi-page (20 pages in all), each page 5.75 x 8, dated from August 24–October 19, 1965, all written

Unsigned handwritten working lyrics to Madonna’s song ‘In This Life,’ recorded for her 1992 Erotica album, on a 7.25 x 10.5 lined sheet. In blue ballp

TLS signed “A. Glenn Miller,” one page, 8 x 10.5, Army Air Forces letterhead, April 26, 1943. Letter to arts and entertainment editor Edwin Howard. In

Program for their 1981 Blizzard of Ozz tour, 8.25 x 11.75, signed inside in black felt tip by Ozzy Osbourne and Randy Rhoads, and ballpoint by Bob Dai

Vintage ballpoint signature and inscription, “To Marianne, Elvis Presley,” on an off-white 5 x 3 lightly-lined sheet, dated in the upper left in an un

Vintage glossy 4 x 5 photo of a young Presley with his hands folded together, signed vertically in blue ballpoint. Photo also bears a pre-printed sign