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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

Self-titled album signed and inscribed on the front cover in blue ballpoint, “To Rick—Stick ‘this’ in yer ear, Love—Gram Parsons.” Some scattered ligh

Vintage ballpoint signatures of Mick Jagger, Brian Jones, Keith Richards, Bill Wyman, and Murray the K, on a yellow 7 x 4.5 irregularly clipped sheet.

Vintage ballpoint signatures of Mick Jagger, Brian Jones, Keith Richards, and Charlie Watts on a pink 3.75 x 4.25 album page, and a black ink signatur

A Night at the Opera album signed on the front cover in green felt tip by Freddie Mercury, and in black felt tip by Brian May, Roger Taylor, and John

DS, signed by all four members: “John Lydon” (Johnny Rotten), “John Beverley” (Sid Vicious), “Steven Jones,” and “Paul Cook,” two pages, 8.5 x 11, Oct

Menu for the Chase Club in St. Louis featuring a portrait of Sinatra on the reverse, 10.5 x 14, nicely signed below his image in blue ballpoint. Colle

Bruce Springsteen Raises Cain album signed on the front cover in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a couple of scattered light creases. The reco

Born in the U.S.A. album signed on the front cover in black felt tip. In fine condition. The record is included. Accompanied by a letter of authentici

Butterfly album signed and inscribed on the front cover in black felt tip, “To Sheri—Cindy—Leanne—Happy Days! Barbra Streisand.” In very good conditio

Vintage glossy 7.25 x 9.5 photo of the trio posing with a man, signed in blue ink, “Best wishes, Florence,” “Diana,” and “Mary.” Also signed and inscr

Hank Williams’ Country Hit Parade songbook by Acuff-Rose publications, 47 pages, 9 x 12, signed on the front cover in black ink, “Best Wishes, Hank Wi

Vintage ink signature, “Hank & Hank Jr.,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2.25 florist’s card. Card was sent by Williams, along with flowers, to his wife ...

The Yardbirds’ Greatest Hits album signed on the front cover in red felt tip by Jimmy Page, in blue felt tip by Eric Clapton, and in blue ballpoint by

Deceptive Bends album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Graham Gouldman, Eric Stewart, Stuart Tosh, and two others. In very good condition

Limited edition red vinyl pressing of their Powerage album signed on the red vinyl record in black felt tip by Brian Johnson, Angus Young, Malcolm You

Glossy 8 x 10 Capitol Records publicity photo, signed in the lower border in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with a trivial brush to the end of his

Rocks album signed on the front cover in gold and silver ink by Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Brad Whitford, Tom Hamilton, and Joey Kramer. In fine conditi

Aerosmith’s Greatest Hits album signed on the front cover in blue and black felt tip by Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Brad Whitford, Tom Hamilton, and Joey

Color satin-finish 14 x 11 photo of Tyler on stage, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a PSA/DNA authentication label affixed to lower

Satin-finish 16 x 20 photo of a young Allman on stage, signed in silver ink. In fine condition, with some dings and creases to left edge.

ALS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, February 1, 1978. Letter to Neil Carter. In part: “Thank you for your patience about my acknowledging

Color glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed in blue felt tip, “With love, Adam Ant.” In fine condition, with some light spotting to finish and tape remnants to

Louis Armstrong Plays W. C. Handy album signed on the back cover in blue ballpoint, “Satchmo, Louis Armstrong,” and also signed in ink and felt tip by

Glossy 8 x 10 publicity portrait of the esteemed Chilean pianist, signed vertically in the left border in blue felt tip and dated 1986. In very fine c

Glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo, signed in black felt tip, “Nickolas Ashford,” and “Love, Valerie Simpson.” In fine condition.

Ballpoint signatures of Steven Ferrone, Onnie McIntyre, Alan Gorrie, Hamish Stuart, Roger Ball, and Malcolm Duncan on a light green 5.5 x 4 album page

Three photos: glossy 9 x 7 publicity photo of Bailey with Belson, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “All my love to Matt, Pearl Bailey Bellson”;

Rock of Ages: The Band in Concert album signed on the front cover in felt tip by Robbie Robertson, Rick Danko, Levon Helm, and Garth Hudson. In very g

Souvenir printed lyrics to ‘The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down,’ on an off-white 8.5 x 11 sheet of cardstock, signed at the bottom in black ink. In f

Rollin’ album signed and inscribed in black ballpoint on their group photo in the gatefold by Alan Longmuir, Les McKeown, Eric Faulkner, Derek Longmui

Little Deuce Coupe album signed on the back cover in ballpoint, “Dennis” (twice), “Alan,” “Mike Love,” and in pencil, “Brian.” Front and back covers a

Signed book: Pet Sounds: The Greatest Album of the Twentieth Century. First edition. London: Helter Skelter, 2001. Softcover, 6 x 9.25, 192 pages. Sig

Printout of the first page of sheet music for ‘Let It Be,’ on an off-white 8.5 x 11 sheet of cardstock, signed in blue ink by Martin. In fine conditio

Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of the sharply-dressed Bennett from earlier in his career, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition.

Ballpoint signature, “Irving Berlin,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card with typed notations. In fine condition.

Two items: How Hard It Is album, signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Dave Getz, Sam Andrew, and Peter Albin; and a color glossy 8 x 10 photo

Seven items: Watch Your Step album, signed and inscribed in black ink by Ted Hawkins; Lowell Fulson album, signed on the reverse in black ballpoint by

5 items: Serious album, signed in blue felt tip by Luther Allison (1939-1997); Real Life album, signed and inscribed in black ballpoint by Clarence ...

McLemore Avenue album signed on the inside gatefold in blue ink by Booker T. Jones, Donald ‘Duck’ Dunn (ins), Steve Cropper, and Alan Jackson, Jr. In

Color 10.5 x 7.25 magazine photo of the group, signed in black felt tip by Bob Geldof, Pete Briquette, Simon Crowe, Garry Roberts, Johnny Fingers, and

Satin-finish 10 x 8 publicity photo of Boston, signed in black felt tip by Brad Delp, Tom Scholz, Gary Pihl, Anthony Cosmo, Fran Cosmo, and Kimberley

Scary Monsters album signed on the front cover in black felt tip. Signature a shade light, and some scattered wear and rubbing, otherwise fine conditi

Satin-finish 8 x 10 photo, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Dave & family, I feel good, James Brown,” adding “I feel good 2 times,” t...

The Best of James Brown album signed on the front cover in black felt tip. A moderate ‘ring of wear’ to covers and scattered creases and rubbing, othe

Color 16 x 16.25 print of his World in Motion album art, signed in the lower border in black ink. Double-matted to an overall size of 22.5 x 23. In ve

Two different glossy 8 x 10 publicity photos of Brubeck, each signed and inscribed in the lower border in ink. In overall fine condition.

Glossy 10 x 8 artistic portrait of Cage, signed and inscribed in the lower border in blue ballpoint; color glossy 3.5 x 5 of Cage working at a desk, s

Pulitzer Prize–winning American composer (1908–2012). Personal check, 6 x 2.75, filled out in another hand and signed by Carter, “Elliott C. Carter,”

Program from Cash’s November 6, 1980, Prison Fellowship concert at Angola prison, 5.5 x 8.5, two pages, signed on the front in blue ballpoint by Cash.

Keep on the Sunny Side album signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint by Johnny Cash and signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint by June Carter, Hel