RR Auction's Rare Manuscript, Document and Autograph Auction

Original signed ink sketch of Snoopy on a 6.5 x 3.75 First Day Cover with a cachet honoring the 100th anniversary of City Mail Free Delivery, signed “

The Peanuts Philosophers box set of four books published by Hallmark circa 1972, hardcovers in slipcase, 4 x 5.25, signed and inscribed on the front p

Original vintage signed ballpoint sketch of Snoopy running on an off-white book page, trimmed to a size of 6.25 x 2.75. Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/

Printed sketch of the Peanuts gang on a 10 x 8 green sheet, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “To all our friends in the ‘Catch-Up’ Class—Charle

Matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Schulz posing outdoors, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “To John—Best wishes—Charles M. Schulz.” In very good cond

Color limited edition 26 x 20.5 print celebrating 60 years of Superman, numbered 158/500, signed in pencil. Framed to an overall size of 29 x 23. In f

Two items: original hand-drawn ink and pencil art for a single-panel comic entitled “The Sightseers: The Thrill That Comes Once in a Lifetime,” on hea

German composer and bandmaster (1844–1929) sent to Hawaii to conduct the king’s band. Enamored with the land and people, he became a naturalized citiz

Vintage glossy 5 x 7 photo of Callas in costume, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “To my dear friend Jack, with much love, Maria Callas 1964.” D

Original vintage signed and inscribed black ink self-portrait on the reverse 3 x 4.5 cardstock menu, vertically signed and inscribed in the upper left

Vintage 3.25 x 5 postcard photo of Caruso as Canio in Pagliacci, boldly signed in fountain pen. Photo is affixed to a mount and is framed to an overal

Collection of five untranslated ALSs, four single-page and one multi-page, with all the letters in French. Letters are from: Charles Gounod (1886), wi

Vintage matte-finish 7 x 11 full-length photo of Farrar in a powdered wig and gown, inscribed in fountain pen, in French, and signed, “Geraldine Farra

German composer (1812-1883) chiefly remembered for his opera Martha, which was popular in the 19th century. AMQS, signed “Fr. v Flotow,” on an off-whi

AMQS on a 5.5 x 7 sheet of Carlton St. Moritz stationery, signed and inscribed in blue ink, “To Miss Blanche, in kindly remembrance, Rudolf Friml, St.

Highly regarded German conductor (1886–1954) who became embroiled in controversy with the rise of the Third Reich. Though vehemently anti-Hitler, he w

Vintage matte-finish 10 x 13 full-length photo of the soprano in costume, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Fred MacArthur, very sincerely, Ame

German composer and conductor who became a Broadway musical director (1857–1923). Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet portrait of Kerker seated, signed in the

Two vintage 3.5 x 5 matte-finish photos, one of Gilbert signed in fountain pen, “Yours very truly, W. S. Gilbert,” and one of Sullivan signed in fount

Vintage matte-finish 10 x 12 photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To my dear friends Mr. and Mrs. Frank W. Buckler, with all best wishes, Nov

Excessively rare and extremely desirable manuscript DS in German, one page both sides, 8 x 9.75, July 21, 1801. Untranslated contract in which Haydn c

Vintage ink signature, “Fritz Kreisler,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2 card; and a vintage ink signature, “Ferde Grofe,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page, wit

Two items: vintage 3.5 x 5.25 postcard photo of Kubelik playing his violin, signed in fountain pen; and an original eight-page program for Kreisler’s

AMQS on an off-white 4.5 x 2.75 card. Massenet pens two bars of music from ‘Manon,’ signing at the bottom and dated, “Paris 1902.” In fine condition,

Composer who explored atonality and other modern styles and wrote a number of books (1900–1991). AMQS on an off-white 4.75 x 2.75 card, signed in blac

Popular Austrian composer (1870–1948) of ‘light’ classical music, best known for his operetta, ‘The Merry Widow.’ Vintage 3.25 x 5.25 postcard photo,

Ink signature, “In kind remembrance of Jenny Goldschmidt now Lind, Liverpool, June 1852,” on an off-white 6.75 x 4.25 album page affixed to a slightly

ANS in French, signed “Massenet,” one page on a 4.25 x 5.5 carte pneumatique, postmarked April 5, 1911. Untranslated note to Madame Lafont. In fine co

World-famous Irish tenor and recording artist (1884-1945), celebrated for his performances of the operatic and popular song repertoires. Vintage matte

Legendary Australian opera soprano (1861–1931) revered as one of the greatest singers of her day. She also lent her name to a number of dishes, includ

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

Ink signature, “Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy,” on an off-white 3 x 1.25 clipped slip. In fine condition, with some show-through from a notation to reve

Vintage pencil signature, “I. J. Paderewski, Nov. 11th 1891,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2 card affixed to a 6 x 3.5 album page. In fine condition, with so

Remarkable Italian violinist and composer (1782–1840) generally regarded as the greatest virtuoso in the history of the instrument. Ink signature and

Signed book: Cellist. Later printing. Garden City, NY: Doubleday, 1965. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.75 x 8.5, 273 pages. Signed on the first free en

Vintage matte-finish 6 x 8.5 full-length photo of Ponselle in a flowing gown, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Miss Elizabeth Gibbons, Sincer

Renowned French composer (1899–1963) best known for his colorful, energetic keyboard works, art songs and choral music, and the operatic staple ‘Dialo

Vintage ink signature, “Sergei Rachmaninoff,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 lightly-lined sheet. Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/DNA authentication holder.

Vintage ink signature, “Maurice Ravel,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 album page, with typed collector’s notations and binder holes across the top edge. E

Mailing envelope from the Hotel Westminster in Paris, 5.25 x 3.5, addressed in Puccini’s hand to, “Madame E. Puccini, Via Verdi 4, Milano, Italie.” En

Russian pianist, composer, and conductor who became a pivotal figure in Russian culture when he founded the Saint Petersburg Conservatory (1829–1894).

Important Italian composer (1792–1868) who became one of the seminal figures in the history of opera with such repertoire staples as The Barber of Sev

Prolific and prodigiously talented French Romantic composer (1835–1921) of such timeless works as the ‘Organ’ Symphony,’ the opera ‘Samson et Dalila,’

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

Prolific and prodigiously talented French Romantic composer (1835–1921) of such timeless works as the ‘Organ’ Symphony,’ the opera ‘Samson et Dalila,’

Italian baritone (1868–1930). Vintage matte-finish 4.75 x 7 photo by Montabone Studio of Milan, affixed to its original 8 x 11.25 photographer’s mount

German conductor, composer, and theatre director (1868–1933). Original 6.25 x 8.75 cabinet photo of an illustrated portrait of Schillings, signed and

Highly regarded Austrian pianist (1882–1951) renowned especially for his interpretations of Beethoven and Schubert. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo

Russian composer and music critic (1846–1916). AMQS on an off-white 5.5 x 5 sheet, signed at the bottom in Cyrillic, “N. Soloviev,” and dated December

Neatly-penned AMQS on an off-white 9.5 x 4 sheet, dated March 1, 1934, signed at the conclusion in black ink, “Mit besten Grüßen, Arnold S...