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MA/Lic. #3214
CONTENTS MILES DAVIS’S ARTWORK LOT 337
ELVIS’S CAPE LOT 130
LEGENDS
COLLECTIONS
Beatles 4-47
.Larry RAFFERTY COLLECTION 108-142
ELVIS PRESLEY 48-53
.RON NEVISON COLLECTION 195-215
BOB DYLAN 54-57 ROLLING STONEs 66-74
DECADES 1950S 143-149
THE DOORS 75-81
1960S 150-166
LED ZEPPELIN 82-85
1970S 167-181
PINK FLOYD 86-87
1980S 228-233
MICHAEL JACKSON 88-94
1990S AND BEYOND 234-238
JIMI HENDRIX 58-65
CONTRIBUTORS Bob Eaton CEO, Acquisitions
Erika Rosenfeld Managing Editor
Carla Eaton Owner, Auctioneer
Tricia Eaton Editor, Authenticator
Bobby Livingston Executive Vice President, Public Relations
Bill White Lead Authenticator
Bobby Eaton Vice President of Operations Auctioneer, MA/Lic. #3214
Gretsch Guitar: 1956 LOT 695
GENRES COUNTRY 95-97
.JAZZ, BLUES, AND STANDARDS 98-107
PUNK ROCK 219-227
Mandy Eaton-Casey Finance Manager Elizebeth Otto Consignment Director Jon Siefken Consignment Director Kelly Daniell Consignment Representative Stephen Lago Consignment Representative Linda Hernandez Consignor Customer Service
Mike Nelson Senior Catalog Writer Dan McCarthy Catalog Writer, Researcher Adam Karr Shipping Supervisor Joe Doucette Inventory Executive Sue Recks Customer Service Executive Sarina Carlo Creative Director Annie Nichols Junior Art Director
FORMATS GUITARS 182-189 POSTERS 190-197 .GOLD AND PLATINUM SALES AWARDS 216-218 TERMS AND CONDITIONS 239-246
AUTHENTICATORS Bob Eaton AND BILL WHITE, RR AUCTION PSA/DNA ROGER EPPERSON SIGNED, SEALED, AND DELIVERED/REAL FRANK CAIAZZO RICH CONSOLA
The Gerry Harrington Collection Gerry Harrington was a legendary music manager in Hollywood, counting the likes of Joe Strummer, Tom Waits, David Johansen, Steve Jones, Johnny Ramone, and Elvis Costello among his friends and clients. These connections enabled him to assemble a world-class rock ‘n’ roll collection, featuring a superb array of guitars, photographs, and artwork. Items with Provenance: Gerry Harrington. originate from Harrington’s personal collection, presenting the scarce opportunity to acquire unique memorabilia directly from an industry insider.
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Fantastically rare, historically significant US-issued Beatles album— a gift from Harrison to the doctor who made the Ed Sullivan Show debut possible
1. Beatles. Meet the Beatles album given to Dr. Jules Gordon for tending to George Harrison’s sore throat prior to their appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show, beautifully signed on the reverse in blue ballpoint by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. Light edge toning, an inch-long separation to bottom edge, and chipping to spine, otherwise fine condition. The record is included. Accompanied by a notarized affidavit from Dr. Gordon’s son, in part: “In February of 1964, my father, Dr. Jules Gordon, treated George Harrison of the Beatles at the Plaza Hotel in New York City. Dr. Gordon was the house doctor at the Plaza Hotel from 1942 until 1985. In his appreciation, Mr. Harrison gave to my father, Dr. Gordon, a Meet the Beatles album containing the signatures of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and himself. My father gave me this signed album as a gift in the time period between February 8th and 10th, 1964.” Also accompanied by full letters of authenticity from PSA/DNA, Roger Epperson/ REAL, and Tracks. The Beatles made their legendary first live appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show on February 9, 1964—in the New York Times the day before, Thomas Buckley described George’s ailment: ‘Mr. Harrison, who is known as the quiet Beatle, awoke yesterday with a sore throat. He was treated by Dr. Jules Gordon, used a vaporizer and
rejoined his colleagues at the studio late in the afternoon. ‘I should be perfect for tomorrow,’ he said.’ More recently, Neil Aspinall reflected on the situation: ‘George had tonsillitis and didn’t go to rehearsals for The Ed Sullivan Show. I stood in for him so that they could mark where everyone would stand, and I had a guitar strapped round me.’ George’s sister, Louise, recalls that Harrison’s fever was approaching 104 degrees and Dr. Gordon was nervous about bringing in a nurse, figuring that every female in the city would be too starstruck to function normally—instead, he recruited her to administer medicine to George every hour, on the hour. By the time the Beatles took the stage on Ed Sullivan, he was cured. In addition to its direct association with the Beatles’ groundbreaking moment, this album is a true autographic rarity—only a handful of signed Meet the Beatles are known to exist, and fully signed US-release albums are far less common than their UK counterparts, comprising around ten percent of those known. While the true impact of the Fab Four’s debut is difficult to quantify, the Ed Sullivan Show broadcast is unquestionably one of the most important—perhaps the most important—events in pop cultural history, and the significance of this album’s in relation to that performance makes it one of the finest items we have ever encountered. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $10,000
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Scarce Twist and Shout EP obtained in August of 1963 by a Disc magazine contest winner
2. Beatles. Wonderful and quite rare first UK pressing of the band’s debut EP, Twist and Shout, signed and inscribed in fountain pen on the back cover of the sleeve, “To Christine, love, John Lennon xxx,” “Ringo Starr xxx,” “love from Paul McCartney xxx,” and “George Harrison xxx.” Signatures were obtained in between August 19–24, 1963, in Bournemouth, Hampshire, for a young female fan who was invited to meet the group back stage after winning a Disc magazine contest, during their six-day engagement at the Gaumont Cinema. In fine condition, with a bit of slight contrast to Starr’s signature over text, and a brush to Paul’s “xxx.” Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Beatles expert Frank Caiazzo. Disc Magazine ran several contests during 1963, with the grand prize being front row seats to a Beatles show, and a chance to meet the group backstage. Released in mid-July of 1963, the band’s first official EP contained four tracks from their Please Please Me album. The sleeve featured a Fiona Adams photo of the band taken at a former bomb site at the rear of Euston Station, with the Beatles tunes on the back cover credited to “McCartney–Lennon.” This EP stayed on the charts for an incredible 64 weeks, selling over 800,000 copies, despite the fact that their full-length album had been number one on the charts for 10 weeks. A super-scarce fully-signed offering of a rare Beatles title. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $1,000
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Vintage band-signed copies of their insanely popular second album
3. Beatles. Two original vintage mono versions of With the Beatles albums, one signed on the back cover in blue ballpoint, “John Lennon,” “Paul McCartney,” and “George Harrison,” and the other signed on the back cover in blue ballpoint, “Best wishes from Ringo Starr.” In very good condition, with uniform toning to back cover of first album, not at all detracting from the large and bold signatures, scattered creases to both covers, and some dampstaining and foxing to single-signed album. The records are not included. Their second album, recorded over a period of three months, due to escalating commitments to interviews and live performances, was released only months after their debut album, Please Please Me. Selling over a million copies by September of 1965, this release supplanted their debut album at the top of the charts, and remained in the number one position for a staggering 21 weeks. The band was at the tail end of being readily accessible to the public, making multi-signed examples of this album very rare. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $1,000
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Large 1965 tour program poster insert signed backstage in Newcastle
4. Beatles. Super rare 1965 Beatles tour program poster insert, 13.5 x 20.5, signed above their respective images by each member of the group: in blue ballpoint, “George Harrison” and “Paul McCartney,” in red ballpoint, “Ringo Starr,” and signed and inscribed in black ballpoint, “To Anna, love, John Lennon.” Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the original recipient which reads, “I confirm that on Saturday 4th December 1965 I had a ticket for the Beatles show at Newcastle City Hall. My dad’s uncle by marriage, Bob King, was at the time working for Arthur Howes. My grandma gave him my ticket number and he took me backstage to meet the Beatles. They signed the autographs in front of me while watching television.” In fine condition, with Lennon’s last name fairly light due to skipping of ink, and central horizontal and vertical machine folds. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. The band struggled to get to Newcastle having to drive through heavy snow. They performed 11 songs during their set, including ‘Nowhere Man’ from their latest album, Rubber Soul. A very desirable oversized piece attained at a time when access to the band was severely limited. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $1,000
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Rare and early 1963 PYX magazine,
signed before their performance behind a protective cage 5. Beatles. Supremely rare vintage UK Beatles magazine from 1963, published by PYX, 7.25 x 9.5, 28 pages, featuring a classic color Dezo Hoffman photograph of the band in their matching gray collarless suits on the cover, beautifully signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint, “Paul McCartney,” “John Lennon,” “George Harrison,” and “Ringo Starr.” Accompanied by an original ticket from their December 14, 1963, performance at the Wimbledon Palais, where the signatures were obtained a few hours before the show and a certificate of authenticity from Beatles expert Frank Caiazzo. In fine condition, with some scattered mild toning to front cover, not at all detracting from the crisp and bold signatures, and a few trivial spots to back cover. This was the band’s only performance ever at the Wimbledon Palais, playing a special show for 3000 members of their Southern Area Fan Club. The venue’s management was so concerned about damage by the fans, the band performed with a steel-cage partition between themselves and the crowd. Earlier in the day, around 1:30 PM, they met fans and signed autographs from behind the bar, but had to cut their meet and greet short when the lines became too long—the show started at 4PM. Following the concert, there was a ‘grand public dance’ in the ballroom after 7:30 PM—an event to which only 1,000 fan club members were allowed to attend— these surviving tickets are quite rare. The band seldom signed magazines, and luckily the original owner of this one was near the front of the line before the show. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.. Starting Bid $1,000
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Poster signed by all four— and four times by Paul!— during the filming of A Hard Day’s Night
6. Beatles. Original vintage color 11.5 x 19.75 poster of the band, signed in blue ballpoint, “George Harrison,” ”Ringo Starr,” “To Paul, with love, John Lennon,” and signed a remarkable four times, “Paul McCartney.” Some professionally repaired areas of surface loss and scuffs, as well as some well-done repaired tears, three light horizontal folds, light contrast to portions of a couple of McCartney’s signatures, and some touch-ups to Lennon’s facial area, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. The consignor notes that these signatures were acquired at Brasenose College in Oxford on March 5, 1964, where they were being entertained after a day of filming the railway sequences of A Hard Day’s Night. Oversized images of the Fab Four are considered quite rare. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $1,000
Early and complete band-signed promo card with Pete Best
7. Beatles. Vintage circa early 1962 promo card photo of the Beatles, 5.5 x 3.5, featuring a studio pose of the band clad in matching suits and sitting in a semi-circle, signed and inscribed on the reverse in black ballpoint, “To Jean, love Paul McCartney xxx,” “Love to Jean from Pete Best xxx,” “Love to Jean from John Lennon xxx,” and “Jean, George Harrison xxx.” In fine condition, with surface impressions to image from the crisp, bold signatures on reverse. Accompanied by letters of authenticity from noted Beatles experts Frank Caiazzo and Perry Cox. Caiazzo states that this image is from “a photo session in late March of 1962, making this one of the earliest promo cards ever issued by the Beatles.” Best would be replaced in August of 1962 by drummer Ringo Starr, making this a rare and especially desirable lineup. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $1,000
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Incredibly scarce Fan Club card signed at their Bel Air retreat after their Hollywood Bowl show 8. Beatles. Rare and highly desirable vintage Beatles Fan Club card, 5.5 x 4, featuring a classic Dezo Hoffmann portrait of the band in their famous collarless suits, signed in black ballpoint, “Paul McCartney,” “Ringo Starr,” “John Lennon,” and “George Harrison.” The card was signed on August 24, 1964, for Los Angeles Times photographer Larry Sharkey, and is accompanied by a letter of provenance from his son Mike, which reads, in part: “My father, Lawrence ‘Larry’ Sharkey Sr., worked for the Los Angeles Times as a sports and special event photographer from 1945 until his retirement in 1988. In August of 1964 he had the assignment of photographing an up and coming musical group for the paper. It was to be ‘The Beatles‘ first tour of the USA. During the assignment my father was given this postcard after witnessing each of them sign it for him. They went on to take publicity shots for the paper.” In fine condition, with a few scattered creases, not affecting the overall appearance of the image. Accompanied by two letters of authenticity and appraisal from noted Beatles expert Frank Caiazzo, a letter of authenticity from Perry Cox, and a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Also included is satin-finish 10 x 8 copy of a newspaper photo of the band at their rented Bel-Air mansion, taken by Sharkey. The band enjoyed a couple of rare days off after their highly-successful concert at the Hollywood Bowl the day before. Their popularity kept them mostly confined to the grounds, at which time Sharkey and a reporter from the L. A. Times met with the band. The following day the band would be guests of both Burt Lancaster at his home, as well as an evening with Jayne Mansfield at the Whiskey A Go-Go. These particular cards were given away in small quantities, with this one assessed by Frank Ciazzo as “one of the most desirable of all of the Beatles autographed collarless Fan Club cards in existence.” Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $1,000
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Incredibly scarce ‘large format’ promo card signed during their July 1963 stint at the Odeon 9. Beatles. Uncommon vintage large format March 1963 issue UK Parlophone Records promotional card, 7.25 x 5, featuring an Angus McBean portrait of the band on the front, signed and inscribed on the reverse in blue ballpoint, “Beatles, All the best to everyone at the Darwen Coop Rooms, Paul McCartney,” “Ringo Starr xx,” “John Lennon xxx,” and “George Harrison,“ with an additional beginning of a second signature, “George,” which Harrison has crossed out and added “sorry” underneath. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from a friend of the original recipient, who had requested the autographs. In part: “This set of Beatles signatures...were obtained during this series of concerts held at the Odeon Cinema…between the 22nd–27th of July [1963].” Provenance letter is further transcribed online. Also accompanied by letters of authenticity and appraisal from noted Beatles expert Frank Caiazzo, a letter from Perry Cox, and a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. In fine condition, with a few stray ink marks to blank area of front and a light crease to top left corner of reverse. Infinitely rarer than the more commonly seen smaller format cards, paired with an exceptionally large and bold set of signatures, make this a superlative Beatles item. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $1,000
One-of-a-kind chauffeur work order signed by the band on their way to a high society charity function in late 1963 10. Beatles. Chauffeur work order, 5 x 7, dated December 12, 1963, instructing the chauffeur, ‘Mr. Berry,’ to pick up the Beatles at the ATV Studios in Elstree and bring them to the Grosvenor House to perform at the ‘Stars’ Organisation for Spastics’ at 9:15 pm. Signed in black ballpoint, “Beatles Paul McCartney,” “Ringo Starr,” “John Lennon,” and “George Harrison.” Order also shows the start and finish time of the run, as well as beginning and ending mileage. Form is affixed to an identical size sheet of cardstock. In very good condition, with scattered toning from adhesive, Ringo’s and John’s signatures fairly light, but still legible, light intersecting folds, and some mild creasing. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity signed, “S. Berry,” which reads, “These autographs were obtained on 2/12/63 by Mr. S. Berry. Mr. Berry worked for a car hire company and was asked to drive the Beatles to the Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane, London. The Beatles were playing a live gig in aid of the Spastics charity.” Also accompanied by a letter of authenticity from noted Beatles expert Frank Caiazzo. The band made two appearances on this date, first taping a television appearance for the Morecambe and Wise Show, performing three songs, including their new release ‘I Wanna Hold Your Hand,’ in front of an intimate studio audience, as well as appearing in a comedy sketch as the ‘Kaye Sisters,’ which showcased the band as more than just mere musicians. After the taping, the band was whisked away to the prestigious London hotel, the Grosvenor House, performing a cabaret-style floor show in the ballroom in front of a well-to-do audience. The band did not enjoy the experience, as they were surprised when the stage was rushed by the supposedly respectable crowd. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $1,000 12 | BEATLES
The only band-signed Sgt. Pepper color insert known to exist 11. Beatles. Virtually nonexistent color cut-out insert from Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club band, 12 x 12, signed in fountain pen by John Lennon, Ringo Starr, and George Harrison, and signed in fountain pen along the bottom of cut-out number five, “Love, Paul McCartney.” Entire cut-out has been affixed to an identical size piece of cardboard. In fine condition, with McCartney’s signature, which was originally on the reverse of the cut-out, having been professionally, and practically seamlessly, applied to the bottom edge, after it was purchased from Christie’s in South Kensington several years ago. Originally designed by Peter Blake, the cutouts were included with the original release of the album in 1967. While less than a dozen band-signed copies of the band’s landmark album are known, this is the only complete insert signed by the entire band we have ever seen. The desire for any period-signed Sgt. Pepper items far outweighs the availability. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $1,000
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1963 program from the tour where the
‘Fab Four’ emerged as bona-fide headliners
12. Beatles. Vintage tour program photo from the band’s 1963 tour with Chris Montez and Tommy Roe, 8 x 10.25, signed on the back cover in blue ballpoint, “George Harrison,” “Ringo Starr,” “Paul McCartney,” and” John Lennon.” Program is also signed by other artists on the tour, including Chris Montez, Tommy Roe, Debbie Lee, and the Viscounts. In very good to fine condition, with a central vertical fold, scattered creases to covers, and Harrison signing over a previously unsuccessful first attempt. Accompanied by letters of authenticity and appraisal from noted Beatles expert Frank Caiazzo, dating the signatures to March of 1963. Also accompanied by letters of authenticity from Perry Cox and Tracks. This tour was originally to be headlined by Montez and Roe, as indicated by the Beatles being listed 5th in the program. However after the first night of the tour on March 9, 1963, the Beatles became the headliners. This was due to ‘Please Please Me’ spending its third week at number one and though the release of the debut album of the same name was still two weeks away, it was clear that Beatlemania had taken hold. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $1,000
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Rare 1963 Christmas card with holiday greetings “From Me—To You”
13. Beatles. Extremely rare vintage circa 1963 Beatles Christmas card featuring an image of the group in their distinctive collarless suits, measuring 5.5 x 3.5 closed, signed inside in fountain pen, “John Lennon xxx” and “Ringo Starr xxx,” and in ballpoint, “Love, Paul McCartney, (Beatles) xxx” and “George Harrison xxx.” The pre-printed sentiment on the right side reads, “From Me—To You, Wishing you a Merry Christmas.” In fine condition, with a few slight surface impressions to front and well-done professional cleaning around McCartney’s signature. A superlative piece that invokes the lyrics of the very first Lennon–McCartney tune to enter the American pop charts. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $1,000
Fully-signed 1965 booklet from the Beatles’ preferred charter airline 14. Beatles. American Flyers Airline Corp. booklet depicting a plane in flight, 11 x 8.25, signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr, with an inscription added in an unknown hand, “Best to Marsha.” In fine condition. The Beatles chartered American Flyers for their both their first full US tour in 1964 and their return in 1965, flying from city to city as they spread Beatlemania from the shores of Great Britain to the heartland of America. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA Starting Bid $1,000
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Extraordinary postcard
from their second Ed Sullivan performance in Miami 15.
Beatles.
Rare vintage color 5.5 x 3.5 postcard of the Deauville Hotel in Miami, signed on the reverse in blue ballpoint, “John Lennon,” “Paul McCartney,” “George Harrison,” and “Ringo Starr.” Small clipped images of each band member are affixed at the top. In fine condition, with very mild soiling and a barely perceptible crease. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Roger Epperson/REAL. One week after making their famous appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show, broadcast from New York, the Beatles again joined Sullivan—this time at the Deauville Hotel—for a special live show. A remarkable 70 million people tuned in across the country to watch the Fab Four perform six songs: ‘She Loves You,’ ‘This Boy,’ ‘All My Loving,’ ‘I Saw Her Standing There,’ ‘From Me To You,’ and ‘I Want To Hold Your Hand.’ A terrific item from the band’s American debut, marking one of the most important—and memorable—events in rock and roll history. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $1,000
Choice set of signatures
obtained in the summer of 1963 by an industrious fan 16. Beatles. Magnificent set of vintage ballpoint signatures, “Beatles, Paul McCartney,” “Ringo Starr,” “George Harrison,” and “John Lennon,” on a light green 5.25 x 3.75 album page. Signatures were obtained on August 19, 1963, at the Imperial Hotel in Torquay, the day after the group’s performance at the Princess Theatre. Accompanied by a copy of a letter of provenance from the original recipient which reads, in part: “In 1963, when I was fourteen, the Beatles came to my hometown, Torquay, and performed at the Princess Theatre on a Sunday night in August. They were top of the bill of the pop shows that evening, one around 6 and other about 8.30…I remember that we all screamed like mad throughout their performance and I shall never forget the sense of disbelief of the following day, basking in the reflected joy of having seen them for real.…Though we frequently went down to the Princess Theatre on the Sunday afternoon to greet performers as they turned up, the Beatles required a bit more effort and we got their autographs at the Imperial Hotel (then ‘Torquay’s only 5-star hotel’) where my school friend’s father was a doorman with access to them.” In fine condition, with a trivial brush to the “B” in “Beatles.” Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks, as well as a photocopy of a newspaper report of the band’s appearance in Torquay. The band played their only concert ever in the seaside town of Torquay on August 18, 1963, with these signatures acquired from the inside of their tightly-sealed hotel. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $1,000
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Bold 1963 Fab Four signatures 17. Beatles. Vintage ballpoint signatures, “Paul McCartney,” “John Lennon,” “George Harrison,” and “Ringo Starr,” on a light blue 4.5 x 3.75 album page bearing a collector’s notation that reads, “Beatles July 63.” Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/DNA authentication holder, which evaluates the signatures at a grade of “Mint 9.” Signatures in fine condition; album page in very good condition, with scattered spots of staining affecting the overall appearance. Their debut album, Please Please Me, was released just a few months earlier, on March 22, 1963, following the tremendous success of their hit singles ‘Please Please Me’ and ‘Love Me Do.’ Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $1,000
Outstanding British invasion album featuring the Beatles, Mick Jagger and two other Stones, Roy Orbison, and Zeppelin’s future bassist 18.
Beatles. Vintage blue and black ballpoint signatures, “Beatles, Ringo Starr xxx,” “Paul McCartney xxx,” ”John Lennon xxx,” and “George Harrison xxx,” on a light blue 4.5 x 4 album page, with a small collector’s notation to top edge. Detached page is accompanied by its original hardcover 4.75 x 4 autograph album, containing over 50 additional signatures representing a who’s who of British pop music. Other signers in the album, some of which are on slips and cards affixed to the album’s pages, include: Mick Jagger, Bill Wyman, and Charlie Watts (signed on October 12, 1963, during their first tour when they were the opening act for the Everly Brothers and Little Richard); Little Richard, Roy Orbison, Cliff Richard, members of the Viscounts, Tommy Quickly, Billy Fury, Tommy Roe, Wayne Fontana, Dave Clark, Peter Noone (signing as “Herman”), Matt Monroe, Helen Shapiro, Phil Everly, and a then 17-year-old Johnny Baldwin, who would later be better recognized as Led Zeppelin bassist John Paul Jones. In fine condition, with some old tape along left edge of Beatles’ page as well as some mild tape toning over portion of Lennon’s signature. Remainder of signatures rate very good to fine, with some detached slips and pages, with front cover separated from album. The band’s signatures were obtained on December 10, 1963, by Mrs. Val Barnett, a cashier at the Gaumont Theatre, who had access to the musicians and assembled this entire autograph album. Accompanied by photocopies of newspaper photos (picturing Mrs. Barnett) and an article of the Beatles’ visit to the Gaumont, including a photo of the band signing autograph books above the article. An amazing collection from the booming British invasion. Such complete albums from this time period seldom appear for sale and are quite rare. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA Starting Bid $1,000
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The registration for Lennon’s famous psychedelic 1965 Rolls Royce
19. John Lennon. DS, one page, 16 x 7, June 3, 1965. Official vehicle registration form for Lennon’s 1965 Rolls Royce Phantom V limousine, signed on the left side by Lennon in black ink. His personal and vehicular information was filled out in another hand, registering the car to “John Winston Lennon, ‘Kenwood,’ St. Georges Hill, Weybridge Sy,” noting that the car is black and has a petrol-powered 6230 cc engine, and assigning a license plate number of “FJB 111C.” The document is permanently affixed to a mat beneath an image of the vehicle to an overall size of 20 x 16. In fine condition, with expected document wear. It was not long before Lennon began to modify the vehicle, beginning with an extensive interior renovation—the rear seat was made to convert into a double bed, and a television, telephone, custom sound system, and refrigerator were all installed. Though the Rolls Royce was delivered in a classic matte black, in 1967 he commissioned an elaborate, colorful paint job for it in the style of a psychedelic gypsy wagon, hiring J. P. Fallon Limited, a coachworks company in Surrey, to complete the work. John’s car was used exclusively by the Beatles during their heyday between 1965 and 1969, including for their trip to Buckingham Palace to attend the royal ceremony at which they received the medals making them Members of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire. So wild was the paint job that an older woman—proud of her nation’s vehicular heritage—attacked the car with her umbrella as it rolled down a London street, exclaiming, ‘You swine, how dare you do this to a Rolls Royce!’ Later, post-Beatles, Lennon sent the limo to the US, where it was occasionally rented by the likes of the Moody Blues, Rolling Stones, and Bob Dylan. A decidedly one-of-a-kind document for this legendary automobile. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $1,000
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Fantastic and early Lennon sketch teaming with humans and animals 20. John Lennon. Rare original vintage unsigned ink sketch of a long detailed line of characters, including a naked woman (presumably Cynthia Lennon), a kangaroo, several sheep, a small bespectacled man, a man riding a cat, an elephant, and several other little people and animals on an off-white 10 x 7 sheet. In fine condition, with a small block of tape toning to upper right. The sketch originates from the collection of Tom Maschler, Lennon’s publisher at Jonathan Cape, and the man responsible for getting Lennon to print after being shown a sample of his verses and simple line drawings. This sketch may have been intended to be included in either In His Own Write or A Spaniard in the Works, both filled with Lennon illustrations. A crisply-penned example of Lennon’s light-hearted artistic talent, which is highly-prized by collectors. Provenance: Christie’s, August 29, 1991. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $1,000
After checking its authenticity, Lennon signs a White album on the air at Helping Hands 21. John Lennon. Beatles White album signed upside down on the front cover in blue ballpoint. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the original recipient which reads, in part: “The vinyl record album entitled The Beatles (also known as the White album)…was one of the 2 albums that I brought with me on May 17, 1975 to a radio station in Philadelphia to have them signed…I watched John Lennon sign both albums right in front of me. He signed the Beatles White album 2nd of the two. It was handed to him in the correct manner to be signed in the correct manner…However, although he didn‘t actually say it out loud…I believe he was turning the album to make sure he was actually signing a copy of the Beatles White album and not some bootleg…hence the turning of the LP so the light could catch the title.” Separated bottom edges, a mild album impression to front cover, as well as a couple of creases and spots of light toning, otherwise fine condition. The record is not included. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from James Spence. Lennon, who at that point hadn’t made a public appearance in years, took a train from New York to Philadelphia to help out with the 1975 Helping Hands charity radiothon, spending hours on the air, answering phones, signing autographs, and personally meeting nearly 2,000 fans who flocked to see him. A true rarity, with Lennon’s signature measuring over six inches long and nicely contrasted against the stark white background of one of the band’s most celebrated albums. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $300 www.RRAuction.com | 19
Lennon explains his mocking 1975 television dig at Lew Grade who held the rights to the band’s music catalog 22. John Lennon. Compelling ALS, one page, 5.5 x 7, no date, but March 9, 1978. Lennon pens a response to a Henderson, Kentucky, disc jockey, Dan Moore, on the reverse of a letter Moore wrote to Lennon. Moore, a huge Beatles and Lennon fan, asked the musician for details regarding his appearance on the Sir Lew Tribute show, to which Lennon replies, in full: “I went to ask him to do something for me—but it came out backwards! The 2 faces were for all of ‘them’ (& us) (especially McCabe, who is a particular hipocryte [sic])!” In fine condition, with light show-through from the type on the reverse. Accompanied by original the mailing envelope, bearing a short phrase written in purple felt tip on the reverse from Lennon, “don’t answer.” Lennon’s last post-Beatles television appearance occurred on the special, A Salute to Sir Lew Grade, in 1975. Grade’s path crossed with the Beatles in 1969, as he and ATV Music Publishing bought a majority share in Northern Songs, the company established by
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Brian Epstein which owned nearly the entire Beatles’ song catalog. On this night, the former Beatle performed ‘Slippin’ and Slidin’ and ‘Stand By Me’ from his latest album, Rock ‘n’ Roll, and his signature anthem, ‘Imagine.’ His support band wore two-faced rubber masks made especially for the telecast per his request. During his rave-up rendition of the Little Richard classic, ‘Slippin & Slidin,’ Lennon accentuated the line, ‘Don’t want to be your fool no more,’ directing it at Sir Grade…a not-so-veiled jab at the television and publishing mogul’s broken promise to sell his controlling interest in Northern Songs back to Lennon and McCartney. The “McCabe” referred to in Lennon’s response is, most likely, Peter McCabe, author of Apple to the Core, an expose subtitled The Unmaking of The Beatles, which dealt with the poor handling of The Beatles business affairs by their company, Apple Corps. Remarkably subtle, yet powerful, content with excellent association. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $300
John tells Crawdaddy editor, “I’ve been busy with the baby, try me later in the year” 23. John Lennon. ALS signed “John (L),” one page, 5.75 x 10, 1976. Letter to the editor of Crawdaddy magazine, quickly written on the reverse of a January 15, 1976, letter to Lennon from senior editor Greg Mitchell, asking Lennon to contribute, “poetry, prose, art, photographs (of your kid?) or whatever. Maybe a summation of the whole Visa affair?” On the reverse Lennon writes, “I’ve been busy with the baby, try me later in the year, all the best.” Underneath his signature, Lennon adds his instantly-recognizable self-portrait caricature. In fine condition, with a horizontal fold passing through signature, and a small staple hole to top edge. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, with the Apple return addressed crossed out, and bearing a stamped Lennon Music address underneath. Also accompanied by a June 1975 issue of Crawdaddy, featuring an earlier Lennon photo contribution from Lennon and a certificate of authenticity from Beatles expert Frank Caiazzo. Lennon had been fighting deportation for several years at the time of Mitchell’s request, in part due to his strong anti-Vietnam songs and views. Spearheaded by Richard Nixon and Strom Thurmond, deportation hearings began in 1972 and lasted until October of 1975, when a court of appeals blocked the attempt, with the order eventually overturned for good in 1975, after Gerald Ford took office, with Lennon receiving his ‘green card’ the following year. At the time of this letter, Lennon was deeply involved in his role as house husband, following the birth of his son Sean, which would put his musical career on hold for the next five years. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $300
Newly-released ‘Instant Karma’ signed for a hospital nurse 24. John Lennon and Yoko Ono. Original 1970 UK pressing of Lennon’s ‘Instant Karma,’ signed on the sleeve in black felt tip, “Peace from John Lennon,” and “Yoko Ono.” The 45 record is included. The record was presented to a nurse at a London hospital where she attended to either John or Yoko. Accompanied by a letter of provenance which states: “The Instant Karma sleeve signed by both John & Yoko was previously the property of Norah Josephine Kilcline. Norah was a nurse who lived and worked in London for many years and during this time she attended to either John or Yoko during a visit to the hospital where she worked. John and Yoko gave the signed record to Norah as a present when they were discharged.” Also accompanied by a printed eulogy for Kilcline and a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. In fine condition, with some scattered light creases, with a few near top edge, slightly touching a couple letters of signature, and a mild album impression. Recorded by Lennon while technically still a member of the Beatles, ‘Instant Karma’ was recorded on January 27, 1970, and released a little more than a week later, making it one of the fastest-released songs in music history. Although it is unknown exactly who was being treated in the hospital, it is well-documented that Lennon never left Ono’s side during an emergency blood transfusion during her pregnancy in late 1969. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid$300
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Oversized Sgt. Pepper portrait from 1979 25. John Lennon. Color glossy 14 x 11 photo of the Beatles in their Sgt. Pepper uniforms, signed in blue felt tip by Lennon above his image. Reverse of photo is stamped “Silver Screen Prod., Inc., ©1979.” In fine condition, with a single tack hole to top left corner tip, as well as a couple of very small creases along top edge. Any signed image from their iconic Sgt. Pepper album is quite rare, even more so in oversized examples. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $300
John and Yoko sign their critically-acclaimed 1970 album 26. John Lennon and Yoko Ono. US pressing of John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band album signed and inscribed on the inside album sleeve in black ballpoint, “To Stephené, love, John Lennon,” and in blue ballpoint, “& peace, Yoko Ono.” In fine condition, with a minor separation to one edge of sleeve. The record is included. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. The signatures were originally obtained for the sister of Michael McLuhan who interviewed the couple in December of 1969 at the University of Toronto. Considered one of Lennon’s finest solo albums, this is the first time we have offered this particular title. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $300
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Cover from the program to the scandalous Bag One series 27. John Lennon. Original Bag One program cover, trimmed to a size of 14 x 12.5, featuring a printed image of Lennon and Yoko Ono embracing. Signed in the lower right corner in ballpoint by Lennon. Framed to an overall size of 14.5 x 13.5. In very good condition, with uniform toning and a small spot of dampstaining near the center. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $300
A Lennon letter of provenance, complete with his caricature, for a Beatles-era guitar he donated to the band’s 1974 festival
28. John Lennon. TLS signed “John Lennon, 74” adding a wonderful self-portrait caricature, one page, 6 x 11.5, September 7, 1974, typed “year of our Ford. 1974,” a reference to President Gerald Ford. Brief letter reads, in full: “This is/was my guitar. Hope you like it. It is yours, with love.” In fine condition, with a central horizontal fold below signature, but not affecting it. This letter originally accompanied an autographed wood-finish Japanese acoustic guitar Lennon donated to a raffle at 1974’s first Beatlefest celebrating the 10 year anniversary of the band’s arrival in America. The instrument was sold to raise money for a charity of his choice, which was Phoenix House, a drug rehabilitation center in New York. The letter and guitar were later offered for sale by Sotheby’s in 1991, which states that Lennon owned this guitar during the time of the Beatles break-up. Letter is accompanied by a copy of the Sotheby’s catalog page, as well as a clipped article from the August 8, 1991, issue of Rolling Stone, mentioning the sale of guitar and quoting a line from the letter. A charming and well-documented example of Lennon’s generosity. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $500
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Grocery receipt dated the day of Sgt. Pepper’s release 29. John Lennon. Receipt from W. G. and H. M. French Grocers, 5 x 7.5, dated June 1, 1967, listing 12 deliveries to Lennons from May 2–31, 1967, totaling £139.9.4 1/2, and signed at the bottom, “John Lennon.” Receipt also bears a paid stamp dated June 20, 1967. Reverse bears an address panel to “Mrs. J. Lennon.” In fine condition. A momentous day in Beatle’s history, as the iconic Sgt. Pepper album was released on the same day, going on to spend 15 weeks at number one on Billboard’s chart. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $300
Signatures obtained on the road with Orbison 30. Lennon, Harrison, AND STARR. Vintage program page from the Beatles–Roy Orbison concert program, 7.75 x 10.5, signed in black ink by George Harrison and John Lennon, with Lennon also signing Paul McCartney’s name. Page is matted with an ballpoint signature, “Ringo Starr,” to an overall size of 11 x 16. In fine condition, with tape remnants to top edge of program page. On this particular tour, Orbison was originally the headliner, but after only one week of the tour, the Beatles completely dominated the show, and Orbison was reduced to second fiddle. A nice set of signatures, with John graciously signing for Paul, as the band sometimes signed for each other when one was unavailable, so as not to disappoint a fan. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $500
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Ringo’s White Album portrait signed by John and “Yoko Ono Lennon” 31. John Lennon and Yoko Ono. Color vintage 7.75 x 10.5 head-and-shoulders photo of Ringo Starr from the Beatles White Album, bearing a facsimile signature of Starr, signed on the reverse in black felt tip, “John Lennon,” and “Yoko Ono Lennon.” In fine condition, with some light soiling and foxing to reverse, as well as an old tape remnant to top; image side bears several noticeable creases and surface marks. An uncommon offering as Ono rarely signed with Lennon’s last name. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $300
Tongue-in-cheek photo submitted to Crawdaddy magazine in 1975
32. John Lennon. Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of a photo collage of a man standing at a urinal and the lower portion of a woman’s face, with Lennon’s printed signature in the corner, signed on the reverse in black ballpoint, “‘Just Pissing About’ J. L.” A small tear to top edge, scattered soiling to image side, with only slight soiling to the reverse, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Beatles expert Frank Caiazzo. This image was featured in the June 1975 issue of Crawdaddy magazine, as part of a collection of poems and essays contributed by various celebrities on the topic of growing up. Other contributors included Muhammad Ali, Rodney Dangerfield, Chris Hillman, and Patti Smith. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $300
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33. John Lennon and Paul McCartney. Northern Songs Ltd. sheet music cover page to ‘World Without Love,’ 8.25 x 11, signed in blue ink, “John Lennon, You Really Got A Hold On Me/Beatles,” and “(Beatles) Paul,” and also signed by two others, with the signatures dating to mid-1964. Page is affixed to a 9.75 x 12.5 blue mount. Scattered light soiling, a bit heavier to upper portion, not affecting either signature, and some scattered creases, otherwise fine condition. ‘You Really Got A Hold On Me’ by Smokey Robinson was a favorite of Lennon’s, so much so that he insisted the band record the song again when the Abbey Road studio installed new four track machines in 1963. The band recorded the song again on January 26 and March 13, 1969, during the recording and filming of Let It Be. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $500
Pair of Lennon’s iconic wire-rim eyeglasses originally presented to Victor Borge 34. John Lennon. A pair of Lennon’s personally-owned and -worn eyeglasses. Silver-finish wire rim glasses have clear oval frames and are shadow-boxed and framed with a descriptive plaque to an overall size of 11.25 x 12.5. The glasses were originally presented by Lennon to musician and entertainer Victor Borge, who provided piano work for Lennon in the 1970s and kept the glasses in his personal collection until 1974, when he sold them to a wealthy Massachusetts family following his performance at their private anniversary celebration. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from one of the family members, Glenn Davis, which reads, in part: “I, Glenn Davis, hereby certify that this pair of Eyeglasses (Silver framed spectacles with oval clear lenses) originally owned and worn by the late John Lennon of the Beatles…were obtained by the late Victor Borge and were sold to my family on July 2, 1974 by Mr. Borge. As witnessed by a very large gathering at my late parents wedding anniversary on July 2, 1974 at Woodland Country and Golf Club…Mr. Borge personally presented these glasses owned and worn by John Lennon to us as a gift to my mother.” Also accompanied by copies of the receipt for the glasses from Borge’s manager, Borge’s appearance contract, photos of Borge at the event and other related documentation. In fine condition, with expected wear. Lennon first began wearing this particular style of eyeglasses in the late 1960s, and wore them in countless appearances and photographs. A very scarce piece of rock and roll history, accompanied by impeccable provenance, that helped to shape Lennon’s public identity. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $500
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Part of George’s ‘Arthur’ mop top originally obtained by the band’s fan club secretary
35. George Harrison. A generous collection of Harrison’s hair, measuring up to 1.5˝ long, part of a larger group which was originally presented by Harrison to Beatles Fan Club secretary Freda Kelly as part of a promotion for their fan club. Hair is sealed in a Mylar sleeve and affixed to a numbered certificate of authenticity. Also accompanied by a color copy of the front of the original on which Harrison wrote, “real George Harrison hair (13/got a bunch),” and a printed statement from Kelly on how the hair was acquired. In very fine condition. As they burst on the scene, one of the band’s most identifiable and lasting looks were there ‘moptop’-style haircuts, which would become a world-wide style in the mid 1960s. When George was asked what he calls his hairstyle by a reporter at New York’s Plaza, he dryly replied ‘Arthur.’ That question would be used again in their upcoming film A Hard Day’s Night. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $300
Rare Harrison singlesigned Beatles for Sale
36. George Harrison. Glossy 8 x 10 official Beatles fan club photo of Harrison playing his guitar, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. Signature was obtained in 1994 at the Los Angeles International Airport. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.
37. George Harrison. Scarce Beatles for Sale album signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint. In fine condition. The record is included. Beatles albums signed by Harrison along are quite uncommon, with this example being the first we have ever offered. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
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Wedding photo of George and his wife
obtained by his mom
38. George and Pattie Harrison. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of George and Pattie Harrison posing with George’s parents, originally taken at their wedding, signed in the lower border in blue ballpoint, “George Harrson,” and “Pattie Harrison,” and in the top border by Harrison’s parents, Harold and Louise. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the original recipient which reads, in part: “I sent this photograph to Mrs. Louise Harrison (George’s mother), and she, her husband Harold, son George, and daughter-in-law Pattie all signed them, and then Mrs. Harrison sent the photo back to me.” In very good condition, with scattered creases, with a diagonal crease passing through a small portion of George’s signature, a bit of light toning and foxing to bottom border, and Harold’s signature fairly light, but still legible. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Pattie Boyd met Harrison on the set of the band’s 1964 film, A Hard Day’s Night, with George proposing almost immediately, they were eventually married in 1966, with the couple separating in 1974, and finally divorcing in 1977. The first dual-signed photo we have ever offered. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
Very uncommon military cadet-style coat, signed by George in the mid-60s 39. George H arrison . B l u e – g ra y w o o l military-style jacket, very reminiscent of a West Point cadet’s jacket. Label on inside of pocket reads, “Jacob Reed and Sons, Fine Uniforms, Since 1824,” with a zip-up front and hook-and-eye closure at the top. Signed in black felt tip over the left breast pocket, “George Harrison.” Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Beatles expert Frank Caiazzo, who dates the signature from the mid–1960s and states that this is “a rare and unusual item to have signed by a Beatle…there are very few articles of clothing that can state that claim.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
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George, Paul, and Ringo
on an oversized drumhead
40. Harrison, McCartney and Starr. Unused clear 14˝ Tama drumhead, signed in black felt tip by Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr, signing first name only. In fine condition. Harrison‘s signature was obtained on December 14, 1992, at the Universal Amphitheater in Los Angeles; McCartney’s was acquired on November 13, 2006, at a Virgin Megastore in New York; and Starr’s on October 21, 2012, in Century City, California. The first multi-signed drumhead we have ever offered, as any band-signed instrument is quite scarce. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
41. George Harrison. Apple Corps Ltd. business check, 7.75 x 3.5, filled out in another hand and signed by Harrison, payable to Windsor Rural District Council for £610—20, July 24, 1973. In fine condition, with a light bank stamp over beginning of signature, not detracting from the overall clarity, and two punch holes along bottom edge. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from noted Beatles expert Frank Caiazzo. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
42. George Harrison. Uncommon original album cover proof for Harrison’s 1987 release Cloud Nine, 28.25 x 16.75, signed on the front cover in blue felt tip, “George Harrison.” In fine condition. Cloud Nine was a comeback album of sorts for Harrison, who had taken a five-year hiatus from recording. It was also to be his last solo album released during his lifetime. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $300
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1967 bill from a London tailor 43. George Harrison. Receipt from Allsopp, Brindle & Boyle, Ltd., 5.25 x 8, filled out in an employee’s hand issued to “Mrs. Harrison,” for “One pinstripe suit…one pair of trousers…2 pairs of trousers,” signed at the bottom in red ballpoint by Harrison, and stamp-dated July 7, 1967. A short note on the reverse to “Patti,” Harrison’s wife, reads, “Please bring any alterations that are needed in to us and your pinstripe trousers for turn-ups,” and signed by an employee. Stamp date over portion of Harrison’s signature, expected notations, and two horizontal folds, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
Trademark Hofner ‘violin’ bass signed in person
44. Paul McCartney. Beautiful left-handed sunburst-finish Hofner ‘violin’ or ‘Cavern’ B-Bass HI-Series bass guitar, beautifully signed on the pearloid pickguard in black felt tip. In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from noted Beatles expert Frank Caiazzo, in which he writes, “This signature was obtained in person in 2004. Paul McCartney signed Hofner left handed bass guitars are very rare and also extremely desirable.” Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $300
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One-of-a-kind Fender featuring Harrison and McCartney
45. Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Pete Best, and Sean Lennon. Red-bodied Fender Bullet ‘stratocaster-style’ electric guitar, signed on the pickguard in silver ink by Paul McCartney, and on the body in black felt tip by George Harrison and silver ink by Pete Best and Sean Lennon. In fine condition. Accompanied by a Gator hardshell case. Consignor notes that the Harrison signature was acquired in the 1980s; McCartney signed on November 29, 2005, in Los Angeles; Lennon signed on September 24, 2003, in Los Angeles; and Best signed on August 9, 2011, in Memphis. With McCartney, Harrison, Best, and Sean Lennon in place of his father, this exceptionally rare piece is representative of the very first iteration of the Beatles. Guitars signed on the body are far less common than those signed on the pickguard, and such examples featuring Harrison are practically unheard of—the addition of the other signatures makes this unquestionably unique. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $300
Flawless Telecaster signed by the Beatles mainstays
46. Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr. Black-bodied Fender Telecaster electric guitar, serial number MZ8124800, signed on the tortoiseshell pickguard in silver ink, “Paul McCartney” and “Ringo.” In very fine condition. Accompanied by a Road Runner hardshell case. Consignor notes that the Starr signature was acquired on June 29, 2008, in San Diego, and McCartney signed on November 11, 2012, in St. Louis. A beautiful piece perfect for vertical display, signed by two Beatles rarely seen in combination. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $300
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Dual-signed limited edition ‘Peace Piece’ 47. Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr. Colorful limited edition 16˝ Remo drumhead, 20/25, featuring a psychedelic peace symbol artwork, signed in black felt tip, “Paul McCartney 2012,” and “Ringo.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Ringostarrart.com’s Neal Glaser, stating the drumhead was signed by Starr during his 2012 summer tour. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
Scarce program for McCartney’s 1960 school play 48. Paul McCartney. Scarce program for the Liverpool Institute production of Saint Joan by George Bernard Shaw, February 16–20, 1960, 9 x 7.25, naming McCartney inside as one of the actors playing an assessor. In fine condition, with mild creases. McCartney was a student at the Liverpool Institute, which was where he met George Harrison in 1954. His appearance in Saint Joan is considered to be one of McCartney’s first stage performances. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
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4 9 . P aul McCartney. A Hard
5 0 . P aul McCartney.
Day’s Night album signed on the front cover in ballpoint by McCartney. In fine condition. The record is included. Consignor notes signature was obtained on November 11, 2012, in St. Louis, Missouri. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.
Tug of War album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip. In fine condition. The record is included. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
53. Paul McCartney.
51. Paul McCartney. Rubber Soul album signed in person on the front cover in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a couple of minor edge creases. The record is not included. Originally obtained by in-person specialist Mike Wehrmann. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.
Color 4 x 5.75 MPL promotional postcard photo of McCartney for Give My Regards to Broad Street, signed in black felt tip, “Paul McCartney.” Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the original recipient which reads: “I got the Paul McCartney when Broad Street came out (1984) by writing to him at MPL in London. Paul still occasionally signed a few pictures in those days to send out if the letter was right. I had written to him a number of times up to that point I guess on that occasion my request struck the right note.” In very fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid B $200
Uncommon Help! album boldly signed in the 70s
52. Paul McCartney. Help! album signed and inscribed circa 1970s on the reverse in blue ballpoint, “To Victoria, best wishes, Paul McCartney.” Mild brushing to first letter of his last name, small tear to left edge, and a light stain to right side, otherwise fine condition. The record is included. Beatles albums signed by McCartney are uncommon, especially from this period—the decade following the album’s release. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
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ScarcE 1963 Star Pic promo card 54. McCartney, Harrison, and Starr. Vintage glossy deckleedge 3.5 x 5.5 Star Pics Beatles merchandising card, one of a series issued in 1963, showing the band standing at the railing of a ship, signed in fountain pen by Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. Card also bears a faint impression of a John Lennon signature done by Neil Aspinall. In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
55. Paul and Linda McCartney. Unused hardcover 1996 diary by Sherwood, 6 x 8.5, signed on the reverse of the first page in black ink, “Paul McCartney,” and “Linda McCartney,” adding a quick happy face under her signature. Accompanied by a letter of provenance which reads, in part: “The autographs were obtained by Mary Payne at the Rye Hospital when Paul & Linda re-opened the hospital in 1996. Paul & Linda donated a lot of money for Rye Hospital to keep it open. Mary was a social worker at the hospital and was in charge of security on that day.” In very fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200 34 | BEATLES
56. Paul McCartney. Menu from the swanky Polo Lounge at the Beverly Hills Hotel and Bungalows, 8.75 x 14.25, signed on the back in silver ink by McCartney, under a printed image of Katharine Hepburn playing tennis at the hotel. In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
59. Ringo Starr. Unused black Evans drumhead, nicely signed in silver ink, “Ringo 03.” Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from noted Beatles expert Frank Caiazzo stating the signature was obtained in person at an event in Dallas, Texas, in August of 2003. Also accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Beatles expert Perry Cox. In very fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
57 . Paul McCartney. Glossy 10 x 8 photo of the Beatles posing with Ed Sullivan in front of a horde of photographers, signed in blue felt tip by McCartney. In very fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.
60. Ringo Starr. Unused 12˝ Remo coated drumhead, nicely signed in the center in black felt tip, “Ringo.” In very fine condition. Precertified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
58. Ringo Starr. Black-bodied S101 ‘telecaster-style’ electric guitar, signed on the white pickguard in blue felt tip, “Ringo.” Body of the guitar also bears an affixed Beatles logo. In fine condition. Accompanied by letters of authenticity from noted Beatles experts Frank Caiazzo and Perry Cox. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.
61. Ringo Starr. A pair of wood Millennium II Pro-mark
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
drumsticks, one signed in black felt tip, “Ringo.” In fine condition. Precertified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.
Sgt. Pepper album
signed twice by Ringo in 1967 62. Ringo Starr. Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band album signed on the front cover in black ink, “Best wishes, Ringo Starr,” and again on the inside gatefold in black ballpoint, “Ringo Starr,” next to his image. Both of the signatures date to 1967. In fine condition, with light irregular ink adhesion to signature on the front cover, a bit of mild wear, and an ink notation on back cover. The record is included. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Copies of their historic album signed by any member of the band around the time of its release are notoriously scarce. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
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6 3. Ringo Starr. Limited edition Gartlan cold cast figurine of Starr in the famous Abbey Road pose, 441/1000. The 9.75˝ high figurine rests on a stand that looks like a portion of the crosswalk, cobblestones and all, and is signed on the front in black felt tip, “Ringo,” adding a star for his last name. In very fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
6 6 . G eorge Martin. Signed
64. Ringo Starr. Goodnight Vienna album signed on the front cover in black ballpoint, “Ringo Starr.” In very good condition, with scattered creases and tape-repaired separation to bottom edge. The record is included. Precertified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $100
book: Playback. Deluxe limited edition of 2000 copies (this one being No. 132). Guildford, England: Genesis Publications, 2002. Hardcover with clamshell case, 8.5 x 12, 327 pages. Signed on the colophon in blue ballpoint. In very fine condition. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
65. Yoko Ono. Signed book: Sometime in New York City. Deluxe limited edition of 2500 copies (this being No. 132). Guildford, Surrey, England: Genesis Publications, 1995. Black leather with screen-printed aluminum boards held in a solander box with silk-screening and a metal title plate, 10 x 12.75, 235 pages. Signed on the colophon in black felt tip by Yoko Ono and in blue felt tip by Bob Gruen. In very fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.
67. Peter Blake. Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band album signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Blake. In very fine condition. The record is included. RR Auction COA.
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
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1968 tax return from the band’s film division of Apple submitted by company head Neil Aspinall
68. Neil Aspinall. DS, signed “Neil Aspinall,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 8 x 13, stamp-dated 1969. Document entitled “Annual Return of a Company having a Share Capital,” being the tax return for the Beatles’ Apple Films for the year of 1968. Inside of the return lists the formal names, addresses, and business occupations of all five directors, being the Beatles and Aspinall, with the band’s list of directorships listed on separate sheets. Signed twice at the conclusion by Aspinall. In fine condition, with a central vertical fold and expected document wear. Apple Films was the film-making division of Apple Corps, whose releases included Magical Mystery Tour, Yellow Submarine, and Let It Be. Tension between the band members was escalating during 1968 as the worked on the ‘White’ album, with Ringo even quitting the band for two weeks, and Lennon alienating himself from the others at his insistence of Yoko Ono attending their recording sessions. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
Consecutivenumbered unused tickets for their final Candlestick Park show 69. Beatles. A pair of original unused tickets from the Beatles last ever concert at Candlestick Park, San Francisco, held on August 29, 1966. Tickets measure 5.5 x 2.5 with red writing and head shots of each Beatle, and are for seats 1 and 2 of row 14 in the upper grandstand, with a face value of $4.50 each. In fine condition. This was the Beatles’ last concert tour appearance ever, a 33-minute 12-song set including ‘Day Tripper,’ ‘Nowhere Man,’ and ‘Paperback Writer.’ Scarce as individuals, two consecutively-numbered seats are very uncommon. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200 www.RRAuction.com | 37
Scarce complete ticket for their 1965 Atlanta concert 70. Beatles. Complete unused concert ticket for the Beatles performance at Atlanta Stadium on August 10, 1965, 5 x 2.5, featuring an image of the ‘Fab Four’ in their famous collarless suits. The mustard-colored ticket granted admission to the upper level of the stadium. A fold at the stub and ballpoint notation to reverse, otherwise fine condition. The Atlanta show received praise for its terrific energy and excellent audio system—screaming fans at other venues often stifled the band’s sound. Full tickets for this concert are quite scarce as the Beatles sold out the stadium, most tickets being reduced to stubs upon admission. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
71.
Beatles.
73. Beatles.
Complete unused green and white concert ticket for the Beatles performance at Candlestick Park, San Francisco, on August 29, 1966, 5.75 x 2.5, featuring ‘floating-head’ images of John, Paul, George, and Ringo. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.
Ticket stub from the ‘Gala Premiere’ of Let It Be held at the Liverpool Gaumont on May 20, 1970, 5.5 x 4.5, featuring yellow stripes at the top and bottom and an album cover image. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
72.
Beatles.
Original ticket from the filming of the Beatles TV special Around the Beatles, 4.25 x 3.25, which took place on April 28, 1964, in Studio 5 of the Wembley Television Studios. At the bottom, ticket states, “For teenagers between 15 and 18 years. No admission without birth certificate. We regret there will be no autograph signing so please do not ask.” Accompanied by a color copy of the letter which accompanied the ticket to the lucky recipient. Some mild toning to lower portion, otherwise fine condition. Complete and unused dress rehearsal tickets such as this are seldom seen for sale. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
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74.
Beatles.
Ticket stub from the ‘Gala Premiere’ of Let It Be held at the London Pavilion on May 20, 1970, 5.5 x 4.5, featuring light pink stripes at the top and bottom and an album cover image. Scattered creases, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
75. Beatles. Concert handbill promoting a Joe Brown show at the Tower Ballroom, New Brighton, on July 27, 1962, 6.5 x 8, supported by “the north’s greatest sound, the sensational Beatles.” Other bands scheduled to play were the Statesman, The Big Three, Steve Day and the Drifters, and The 4 Jays. Unobtrusive intersecting folds and a slightly miscut bottom edge (as issued), otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.
78. Beatles. An original color promotional poster, 9.25 x 20.25, for the Japanese release of The Beatles single ‘Hello Goodbye’ on January 10, 1968. The poster features headshots of the band along the bottom, the Odeon Records catalogue number OR1838, and Japanese text against a yellow and pink background. In very good condition, with three horizontal folds, tack holes to each corner, and a small area of scuffing near the center. RR Auction COA.
Starting Bid $200 Starting Bid $200
76. Beatles. Concert handbill promoting the Beatles’ six-night residency at the Odeon Cinema, Llandudno, Wales, August 12–17, 1963, 5.75 x 10.25, during which they performed twice nightly and were supported by Billy J. Kramer with the Dakotas, the Lana Sisters, Billy Baxter, Tommy Wallis and Beryl, Sons of the Piltdown Men, Gary & Lee, and Tommy Quickly. Intersecting folds and a small stain to the top, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.
The famously withdrawn ‘butcher’ image
Starting Bid $200
77. Beatles. Handbill for the Beatles performance at the ‘Swinging Lunchtime Rock Session’ at the Liverpool Jazz Society on March 15, 1961, 5.25 x 7.25, listing the appearances the Beatles, Gerry and the Pacemakers, and Rory Storm and the Wild Ones. In very fine condition. RR Auction COA.
79. Beatles. Scarce original 1966 in-store Capitol Records promotional poster for Yesterday and Today featuring the album’s controversial ‘butcher’ cover, 18 x 22, In fine condition, with some mild soiling. RR Auction COA.
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
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80. Beatles. Vintage color 30 x 20 poster showing the Beatles dressed in their ‘Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band’ uniforms, issued in the UK by the Official Beatles Fan Club in the summer of 1967. In fine condition. Accompanied by the original fan club letter. RR Auction COA Starting Bid $200
84. Beatles. Program for the Beatles first-ever tour of New Zealand, June 22–27, 1964, 7.25 x 9.5, featuring a color image of the group on the cover. In fine condition, with a few noticeable creases to the cover. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
85. Beatles. Pro-
featuring the name and a small image of the band. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.
gram for the band’s performances at the Gau m o n t T h ea t r e (Taunton), Odeon Cinema (Luton), and Fairfield Halls (Croydon), September 5–7, 1963, 7 x 9.5, featuring images of the band on the front and back covers. In fine condition, with a light central vertical fold. RR Auction COA.
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
81. Beatles. Beatles business card circa early 1963, 6 x 2.5,
82. Beatles. Red Cavern Club membership card booklet for 1963, 2.5 x 4, four pages, with the owner’s personal information filled in on the inside front cover. Inside pages have club rules, a calendar, and pages for notes. Cover also notes the card’s expiration on December 31, 1963. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.
86. Beatles. Concert program for the Beatles shows at Romford on June 16 and Guilford on June 21, 1963, 8 x 10.25, featuring a red and white striped cover with images and information about the band inside. In fine condition. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
83. Beatles. Program from the Beatles’ 1963 tour with Roy Orbison, 8 x 10.25, featuring images and biographies of the performers inside. Supporting acts included Ian Crawford, Gerry and the Pacemakers, and Erkey Grant. A central vertical fold and scattered creases, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
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87. Beatles. Official RIAA hologram platinum sales award presented to Robert Stapleton to “commemorate the sale of more than 1,000,000 copies of the Capitol Records Cassette and C. D. ‘Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.’” Double-blackmatted and framed with a CD, cassette, and color reproduction of the cover art to an overall size of 20.5 x 25. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.
90. Beatles. Original 1964 Milton Bradley Beatles Flip Your Wig board game, complete with all inserts including the four Beatles Game pieces, fold out game board, dice, and all cards. Tape repairs to box top corners, a couple partial separations to cover, and some light soiling, label remnant and removed notations to top of front cover, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
88. Beatles. Original 1964 ‘With The Beatles’ tin of talcum powder, manufactured by S-M LTD, London under the brand name “Margo of Mayfair.” Oval tin measures approximately 4.5 x 7 and has a picture of the band with stuffed toy and ski on one side and individual portraits on the reverse. The tin still contains some talc. In fine condition with only slight signs of rusting on the bottom rim and some light surface scratches to sides. RR Auction COA.
91. Beatles. Signed book: Now These Days Are Gone. Deluxe limited edition of 2500 copies (This being No. 132). Guildford, Surrey, England: Genesis Publications, 2006. Hardcover with slipcase, 10.75 x 12.75, 255 pages. Signed on the colophon in blue ballpoint by Sir Alan Langlands, and signed on a bookplate affixed to the reverse of the colophon by Richard Lester. In very fine condition. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
Staring Bid $200
89. Beatles. Vintage Beatles book binder, circa 1964, 6.5 x 9, with caricatures of the band on the front cover, with an Easibind Ltd. Label affixed inside, as well as two small stamps. In fine condition. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
92. Beatles. Signed book: A Day in the Life. Deluxe limited edition of 750 copies (this being No. 132). Guildford, Surrey, England: Genesis Publications, 2007. Hardcover with custom case, 6.5 x 9.5, 63 pages. Signed in black felt tip on a bookplate affixed to an opening page by Michael Ward. Edition is complete with the 24 12.5 x 16.75 large format prints, and the additional, very limited edition set (32/35) of three 11 x 14 black and white prints of the group, Paul, and George. In very fine condition. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
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93.
Beatles.
Collection of Beatles pins and merchandise including: four circular hologram buttons, all 2.5˝ in diameter, including a rare one misspelled “Beattle Booster”; a guitar pin; a 2˝ square of the band in their collarless suits; a metal fan club thermometer; a mirror (with cracked glass), and two blue rings, one with a Ringo Starr hologram, the second ring missing its hologram. In overall fine condition. RR Auction COA.
96. Beatles. Choice promo card advertising the Cavern Club as ‘The Home of the Beatles,’ 6.25 x 4, featuring an image of the group playing at the club on the front and a Cavern Club pennant design on the reverse. In very fine condition. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $100
94.
Beatles.
Color limited edition 18.5 x 21.5 print of the front cover of A Hard Day’s Night, with the band’s printed signatures in the lower border, numbered 2766/9800. Matted to an overall size of 24.5 x 28.5. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.
97. Beatles. Unassembled Beatles CD record store display from 1992. The two-piece display features a 30˝ high base with a 25˝ upper section which features a die-cut image of the band from their Meet the Beatles album cover. In fine condition. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
98. Beatles. Original
Color limited edition 22.5 x 26.25 print of their Please Please Me album cover, numbered 2511/9800, with all four of the band member’s signatures printed in the lower border. Matted to an overall size of 24.5 x 28.5. In very fine condition. RR Auction COA.
Beatles salesman sample calendar, 11.5 x 18, featuring an image of the Beatles posing in front of a brick entry way with printed signatures on the image and a June 1966 calendar affixed to bottom, and “Your Ad Here will put you out in front with the Beatles.” Several noticeable creases and some light soiling and dampstaining, otherwise very good condition. RR Auction COA.
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
95.
Beatles.
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99. Beatles. Yel-
102. Beatles.
low Submarine stationery ranging in size from 6 x 4.5 to 8 x 11 housed in its original box, produced by Paper Moon in 1988, includes 12 large and 7 small envelopes, 12 large and 7 small sheets of stationery, original pen, and reusable plastic storage pouch in the original stationery box. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.
Original circa 1960s semi-glossy 12 x 8 photo of the Beatles riding through Central Park, New York, in a horsedrawn carriage in February 1964. In fine condition. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $100
103.
Striking, crystal-clear
group photo
100. Beatles. Choice limited edition matte-finish photo of the Beatles entitled ‘Dezo Hoffman’s Photo Studio, Mardour Street, April 1963,’ numbered 43/5000, 18.75 x 14.75, showing all four members wearing their famous matching gray collarless suits. Attractively matted and framed to an overall size of 27 x 23. In fine condition. The photo was taken by Dezo Hoffman and this modern print was produced using the original negative. Accompanied by the original Dezo Hoffman brochure. RR Auction COA.
Beatles.
Desirable original 1962 glossy 10.25 x 8 photo by Dezo Hoffman of the Beatles recording their debut single ‘Love Me Do’ at EMI’s Abbey Road Studios on September 4, 1962. Reverse bears Hoffman’s photographer’s stamp. In fine condition, with a few surface creases and a tiny red ballpoint mark near the top. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $100
101.
Beatles.
Modern color glossy professional 14 x 11 print of the Beatles performing on the Ed Sullivan show on February 9, 1964. In very fine condition. RR Auction COA.
104. Beatles. Original glossy 10 x 8 photo taken by Dezo Hoffman in April 1963, showing the Beatles jumping into the air in a pose similar to what would become the famous Twist and Shout sleeve. Reverse bears Hoffman’s photographer’s stamp. In fine condition, with a few surface creases. RR Auction COA.
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
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105.
108.
Beatles.
Beatles.
Three modern glossy 10 x 8 photos from the original negatives showing the Beatles returning from their triumphant first trip to the United States, originally taken on February 22, 1964. Includes two of the group descending from the plane and one of them in front of the massive crowd that gathered to welcome them back. In overall very fine condition. RR Auction COA.
Color glossy 15.75 x 16 second-generation photo of an out take from the Sgt. Pepper album cover shoot, showing the band in their uniforms milling about the bass drum at the center of the image. In very fine condition. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
106.
Beatles.
Three original circa 1960s glossy photos, approximately 8.5 x 6.5, of music fans enjoying drinking Coca-Cola in the Cavern Club. All bear press and photo service stamps to reverse. In overall fine condition. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
109.
Beatles.
Three modern glossy 8 x 10 and 10 x 8 photos from the original negatives showing the Beatles returning from their triumphant first trip to the United States, originally taken on February 22, 1964. Includes two handsome close-ups and one of the group descending from the plane. In overall very fine condition. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
107. Beatles. Four original semi-glossy 10 x 8 photos of the Beatles taken during a press conference at the Plaza Hotel, New York on February 10, 1964. Photos are stamped on the reverse by 16 Magazine and bear various production marks and notations. In overall fine condition. RR Auction COA.
110. Beatles. Two modern color glossy 14.5 x 10 photos from the original negatives showing the Beatles with Ed Sullivan in February 1964. In overall very fine condition. RR Auction COA.
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
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113. Yellow Submarine.
111. Beatles. Two modern color glossy 14.5 x 10 photos from the original negatives showing John, Paul, and Ringo strolling though New York City’s Central Park in February 1964. In overall very fine condition. RR Auction COA.
A 1966 BMI citation presented “in recognition of the great national popularity attained by Yellow Submarine written by John Lennon, Paul McCartney.” Citation is signed at the bottom by the president and vice-president of Broadcast Music, Inc. Tack holes to edges and a uniform shade of mild toning, otherwise fine condition. The gold foil seal is crisp and intact and retains its purple ribbon. RR Auction COA.
Starting Bid $200 Starting Bid $200
Original Don Record-drawn
screen-used Sgt. Pepper inter-scene art for Maxwell’s Institute
112. Sgt. Pepper Lonely Hearts Club Band. Original and one-of-a-kind hand-drawn inter-scene title art from the 1978 film Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band by Don Record. Watercolor and pencil scene features the exterior of Dr. Maxwell’s Institute on a 30 x 20 piece of artist’s board, signed at the bottom in pencil by Record, and also labeled “Green Bldg.” Board has an overlying black mat, also signed in pencil by Record. Title card can be seen on the ‘big screen’ of the bus as the band approaches Maxwell’s building and receiving instructions to deliver the cornet, right before the musical number ‘Maxwell‘s Silver Hammer,’ performed by Steve Martin. In fine condition. Record has over 50 film credits including Doctor Doolittle, The Devil’s Brigade, and three Planet of the Apes movies. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $300
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Screen-used Sgt. Pepper’s title art 114. Sgt. Pepper Lonely Hearts Club Band. Original and one-of-a-kind hand-drawn inter-scene title art title art from the 1978 film Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band by Don Record. Watercolor and pencil scene features the exterior of the Temple of Electronic Cosmology on a 30 x 20 piece of artist’s board, signed at the bottom in pencil by Record, with a small pencil notation above the image. Board has an overlying black mat, also signed in pencil, “from Don Record Studio D.” Title card can be seen in the film giving instructions for the stolen tuba to be taken to ‘Father Sun.’ In fine condition. Record has over 50 film credits including Doctor Doolittle, The Devil’s Brigade, and three Planet of the Apes movies. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $300
116. Yellow Submarine. Vintage color 27.5 x 38.5 souvenir poster for Yellow Submarine, printed in France by Hallmark. Poster has been linen backed to an overall size of 30.5 x 42.5. In very good condition, with light intersecting storage folds, some scattered light creases, tape remnants to top edge, and some mild toning. A September 2004 Christie’s auction tag is stapled to the lower right corner. Rolled. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
115. Yellow Submarine. Extremely limited edition original production drawings of John Lennon and Paul McCartney from the 1968 film Yellow Submarine, 1/1, on individual off-white 8.25 x 10 sheets, each with the animator’s initials and brief notation, along with hand-painted animation art of both cels, with all four having a small Yellow Submarine label affixed to the lower right corner. All four are double-matted and framed with a descriptive plaque to an overall size of 28 x 31.25. The mat is signed and inscribed in pencil by the film’s producer and co-screenwriter, Al Brodax. In very fine condition. RR Auction COA.
Original pencil sketch of a Pepperland creature on an off-white 16 x 12.5 sheet of animation paper, with notations and holes along bottom edge. In fine condition, with some scattered light creases. RR Auction COA.
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $100
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117. Yellow S ubmarine .
121. J ohn Lennon: John R owlands .
118. Paul McCartney. Two color posters from McCartney’s 1999 painting exhibition in Siegen, Germany: a 33 x 23 of his work entitled ‘Andy in the Garden’; and a 23 x 33 of his work entitled ‘Beach Towels.’ In fine condition. These show posters were very limited in their release and quickly sold out. RR Auction COA.
Oversized satin-finish 16 x 20 photo of John Lennon and Yoko Ono posing together, circa 1970, signed in black felt tip by photographer John Rowlands. In fine condition. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $100
119. P aul M c C artney . Collection of 33 unused backstage passes, various shapes and sizes, for one of McCartney’s tours in the 1990s. Passes include “guest,” “VIP,” “load out crew,” and “photo.” In fine condition. RR Auction COA.
122. John Lennon. Flyer to advertise the release of Lennon’s Mind Games album on November 23, 1973, four pages, 6 x 7, featuring the text “Fresh From Apple” and record label’s logo on the front, and an album cover image and release information inside. In very fine condition. RR Auction COA.
Starting Bid $200 Starting Bid $200
120. George Harrison.
1 2 3 . R ingo Starr. Original color
Eight different pieces of unused stationery related to Harrison and his ventures, various sizes, including Friar Park S tu d i o , Da r k Horse Records, Handmade Films, The Material World, and EuroAtlantic. In overall fine condition. RR Auction COA.
19 x 18 Sun Country Wine Cooler promotional poster, headed at the top, “The Sun and The Starr.” In fine condition, with some scattered light edge and corner creases. RR Auction COA.
Starting Bic $200
Starting Bid $100
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ELVIS PRESLEY
Graceland-certified oversized Presley
‘American Eagle’ Stage cape designed for his Aloha from Hawaii concert 1 3 0 . E l v is Presley. Oneof-a-kind full-length American Eagle concert cape created for Presley’s 1973 Aloha from Hawaii satellite performance. The cape, designed by Bill Belew, measures almost five feet long, is heavily inlaid with semi-precious stones on the reverse in a grand and colorful American eagle surrounded by stars, and weighs in at an impressive 12 pounds. Three small hooks and Velcro are sewn into the collar to connect the cape to Presley’s jumpsuit, and two small straps are sewn into the corners to enable Elvis to stretch out the cape while wearing it. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Greg Howell, the Exhibition and Collections Manager of Elvis Presley Enterprises at Graceland. In fine condition, with some expected light soiling and a few small separations to lining. Presley had wanted a full-length cape to hide behind at the opening of the show, intending to drop the cape and reveal himself to the anxiously awaiting crowd. He worked closely with Belew on the design of the eagle, wanting to express his patriotism for his country. However, when Presley tried on the cape during rehearsals, the weight almost pulled him over backwards, and it was decided that a smaller version was needed. Belew had less than 24 hours to create the replacement, and this cape was sent back to Graceland where it remained until a charity auction in 1999. One of the ultimate Presley collectibles, this was the original design for one of his most significant live performances ever. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $10,000
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Presley’s crucifix gifted to Judy Spreckles as he hopped a train to Memphis in the 1950s 131. Elvis Presley. Presley’s personally-owned antique cross, which he kept above his bed in the mid-1950s. Wooden cross is inlaid into silver, then gold-plated, and measures 3.25˝ long, with a small hoop at the top for a chain. Cross was given by Presley to his long-time friend and confidant Judy Spreckels, who shared a unique and intimate brother-sister relationship with Presley during the early days of his career. Cross is accompanied by a letter from Spreckels which reads, in part: “The antique cross was a gift to me from Elvis when he was leaving Beverly Hills for a train trip home to Memphis. I have treasured it since that day 47 years ago…Elvis gave me the cross I always kept adhered to the wall…He had it in his bedroom at the hotel, and he knew I liked it so he gave it to me.” In fine condition, with much of the plating worn off revealing the silver underneath. A deeply personal gift to an early trusted companion. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $300
A stipend for the member of the ‘Memphis Mafia’ who introduced ‘The King’ to Nixon
132. Elvis Presley. Personal check, 8.25 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Presley, “E. A. Presley,” payable to Jerry Schilling for $300.00, December 3, 1975. Notation in another hand to left edge reads, “20.00 a day for Jerry Schilling for 15 days.” Three vertical folds, stamp to center, and a small red pencil notation to top left, otherwise fine condition. Schilling met Presley when he was only 12 years old at a pick-up football game. Several years later, Presley hired him as a bodyguard while on the road. A nice Elvis item with great association to one of his trusted friends. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $300
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133. Elvis Presley. Handsome vintage glossy 3.5 x 5.5 promotional postcard photo for Elvis in the 1957 MGM film Jailhouse Rock, signed on the reverse in blue ballpoint. In fine condition. Precertified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.
135. Elvis Presley. Very nice 13.5 x 10.5 photo of Elvis with Bernie Brillstein signed in the lower border in black ink by the photographer. Framed to an overall size of 15.25 x 12.5. In fine condition. Provenance: Gerry Harrington. RR Auction COA.
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Yearbook from the
King’s time at Fort Hood 134. Elvis P resley . Official 1958 yearbook for the 2nd Armored Division, Fort Hood, Texas, 8.75 x 11.25, featuring four images of Presley inside. In addition to a typical ‘yearbook’ portrait, there are photos of him getting a shot in the dispensary, socializing in the barracks, and while out on bivouac. Some soiling to covers and paper remnants adhered to back cover, otherwise fine condition. Originates from the widow of Jerry Ledford, who was in Company A with Presley and can be seen on the same yearbook page; he was assigned to basic training at Fort Hood at the same time Elvis was there, and occasionally helped to ‘smuggle’ Elvis off of the base in an effort to evade fans and paparazzi. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
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136. Elvis Presley. Collection of 14 posters of various sizes, ranging from window cards to one-sheets, most related either to Presley’s films or later album releases. Vintage posters are for: Clambake; Flaming Star; Frankie and Johnny; From Elvis Presley Boulevard, Memphis, Tennessee (2); Girl Happy; Moody Blue; Paradise, Hawaiian Style; and Wild in the Country (2). Modern posters include two generic Elvis posters and two advertising MGM home video releases of his films. In overall very good to fine condition. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
137. Elvis Presley. Color limited edition 10.5 x 15.25 modern print of the poster for Elvis’s fundraising show for the USS Arizona Memorial fund sponsored by the Pacific War Memorial Commission, numbered 11/1000, produced by Graceland in April 1991. Beautifully matted and framed to an overall size of 15.75 x 21.75. In fine condition. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
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138. Elvis Presley: John Rowlands. Oversized satin-finish 16 x 20 photo of Presley throwing a karate kick on stage in Buffalo, New York, circa 1972, signed in white ink by photographer John Rowlands. In fine condition. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
139. Elvis Presley. Original Elvis souvenir poster and pen set from 1977. Mostly still-sealed set features a 16 x 22 composite poster for coloring, has six of its original markers, and the full-color poster is also enclosed. In fine condition, with a few tears to packaging, as well as a few creases and spots of foxing. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $100
142. Elvis Presley. Eclectic collection of Elvis promotional
1 4 0 . E l v is Presley. Cast plastic Elvis figurine, 8˝ tall, depicting Presley playing his guitar. No manufacturer’s marks are on the hollow figurine. In fine condition, with a repair to the bottom of one foot. RR Auction COA.
material, including one-sheet movie posters, lobby cards, studio promotional photos, and other Presley-related material, some produced after his passing. Included are one-sheets for Elvis on Tour, The Elvis Presley Film Festival, and Elvis: The Movie starring Kurt Russell; lobby cards from That’s The Way It Is, Easy Come, Easy Go, Girls, Girls, Girls, and Wild in the Country; studio photos from Blue Hawaii and It Happened at the World’s Fair; a foreign poster for Stay Away, Joe; theater promotional information for Spinout and Easy Come, Easy Go; a 10 x 8 photo of Presley and Gary Lockwood, signed in blue felt tip by Lockwood; a huge 60 x 44.5 radio station promotional poster; and other material. Thirty-one pieces total. In overall very good condition. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $100
Starting Bid $100
141. Jailhouse Rock: Lieber and Stoller. Sheet music for ‘Jailhouse Rock,’ 9 x 12, four pages, signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. In very fine condition. RR Auction COA.
143. Elvis Presley. Collection of promotional material for Presley’s 1966 film Spinout, consisting of seven color 14 x 11 lobby cards and two different sets of six color 11 x 8.5 and 8.5 x 11 magazinestock French photos for Le tombeur de ces dames [Spinout]. Also included is a vintage color 2.5˝ diameter hologram pin, with a 1959 Elvis Presley Enterprises copyright stamp on the reverse. In overall fine condition, with various creases and tack holes to lobby cards. Both sets of photos are accompanied by their original envelopes. RR Auction COA.
Starting Bid $100 Starting Bid $200
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BOB DYLAN
Handwritten lyrics to Dylan’s romantic overture ‘Lay Lady Lay,’
discovered in a storage vault and authenticated by his music company’s president 147. Bob Dylan. Amazing and rare handwritten lyrics to the song ‘Lay Lady Lay,’ on an off-white 5 x 8 sheet of Atlantic Lumber Company stationery. In pencil, Dylan has added the title at the top, with the musical keys near the right edge. He proceeds to write all three verses of the song. In full: “Lay lady lay lay across my big brass bed (2) Whatever colors you have in your mind I’ll show them to you you’ll see them shine Whatever colors you can have and hold I’ll show them to you, they’ll shine like gold Lay lady lay lay across my big brass bed Stay lady stay stay with your man awhile Until the break of day, let me see you make him smile Clothes face (keep) travelling on the moonlit mile Hands are dirty, hands are clean You’re the best thing I (he’s) ever seen— Stay lady stay stay with your man awhile Why wait any longer for the world to begin Why wait for the sky to turn blue (You can have your cake and eat it too) Why wait any longer for the one you love When he’s standing right in front of you. Lay lady lay lay across my big brass bed Stay, lady, stay—stay while the night is still ahead I long to see you in the morning light I long to hold you in the night (all thru the night)
Got my night light shining and the stars are too Got the heartbreaking blues and they’re all for you Stay lady stay stay while the night is still ahead Lay lady lay across my big brass bed.” Several subtle differences exist from the recorded version and the lyrics offered here, with Dylan changing a couple of the lines including: “shine like gold,” as well as the removal of the two lines, “Got my night light shining and the stars are too / Got the heartbreaking blues and they’re all for you.” Accompanied by 2013 letter of authenticity from Jeff Rosen, President of the Bob Dylan Music Company which reads: “I have represented Bob Dylan for the past 35 years. This letter will certify that the lyrics to Lay, Lady, Lay, contained herein, are authentic, original Bob Dylan lyric worksheets, written in his own hand. These lyrics were discovered in a storage vault with several other of Bob Dylan’s personal items dating from the 1960’s and 1970’s.” In fine condition. Originally written to be included on the Midnight Cowboy soundtrack, the song missed the submission deadline, and was then reportedly offered to the Everly Brothers, who also declined. Finally released on his 1969 album Nashville Skyline, ‘Lay Lady Lay’ subsequently appears on several of his compilations, as well as making the set lists of his live performances. An unbelievably scarce offering from one of music’s most influential songwriters, authenticated directly by Dylan’s longtime current manager.Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $50,000
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Seven concert-used harmonicas from the Never Ending Tour,
hand-labeled by Dylan’s guitar tech 148. Bob Dylan. Seven stage-used Hohner harmonicas, (A, B, C, D, F, and two G), all used by Dylan during his 1992 world tour. Originating from Cesar Diaz, Dylan’s longtime guitar technician, the top surface of four of the seven harmonicas is marked in Diaz’s own writing with the corresponding key, with additional handprinted letters and numbers on the side of three of the harmonica’s plastic case, with Diaz erroniously placing a second G-harmonica as part of the set. Accompanied by a 1997 letter of authenticity from Diaz which reads: “This letter is to authenticate that this complete set of harmonicas A–G was owned and used on stage by Bob Dylan during his world tour of 1992.” Signed at the conclusion by Diaz and witnessed by Danny Perkins. In fine condition, with expected light wear from use and handling. Besides Dylan, Diaz worked with number of high profile musicians, most notably Stevie Ray Vaughan, Eric Clapton, Keith Richards and Neil Young. Diaz was also called into service as a guitarist in Dylan’s touring band in 1991, playing on nearly fifty dates after G. E. Smith left the band. Dylan began playing the harmonica in high school, and its distinct sound is prevalent in many of his early works. Collections of concertused harps are quite difficult to find as they are usually broken up. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $1,000
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149. Bob Dylan. Blonde on Blonde album signed in person on the front cover in blue felt tip. In fine condition. The record is not included. Originally obtained by inperson specialist Mike Wehrmann. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.
Over 70 original color candids of Dylan on stage
in Syracuse in the fall of 1978
Starting Bid $200
150. Bob Dylan. Time Out of Mind album signed in person on the front cover in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with a few edge creases and a light album impression to front cover. The record is not included. Originally obtained by inperson specialist Mike Wehrmann. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
Dylan’s 1961 debut at Carnegie Hall
152. Bob Dylan. Collection of 79 original color glossy snapshots of Dylan on stage at the Onondaga County War Memorial in Syracuse, New York, on September 22, 1978, 3.5 x 5 and 5 x 3.5, with most of the images being close-ups of Dylan at the front of the stage, with a few wider shots of the entire band and stage area. Accompanied by two 1965-issued promotional 45s of ‘Like A Rolling Stone,’ and an original ticket from the Rolling Thunder Review show at the Dallas Convention Center, on May 15, 1976. In overall fine condition. Dylan played a 26-song set that evening, including ‘Tangled Up in Blue,’ ‘Blowin’ in the Wind,’ ‘Like a Rolling Stone,’ and ‘All Along the Watchtower.’ RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
153. Bob Dylan and The Band. White matte
151. Bob Dylan. Vintage concert flyer for Dylan’s debut at New York’s Carnegie Hall, 5.5 x 8.5, two pages, at the Carnegie Chapter Hall on Saturday evening, November 4, 1961. Cover bears an image of a young Dylan, with a printed biography inside, and a Folklore newsletter on the back cover. In fine condition. This was Dylan’s first concert beyond the Greenwich Village coffeehouses, with tickets costing $2.00 each, and Dylan’s booking fee just $60.00. A landmark piece of rock and roll history documenting the beginning of Dylan’s meteoric rise. RR Auction COA.
RIAA gold record sales award presented to Asylum Records “to commemorate the sale of more than one million dollars worth of the…long-playing record album ‘Before The Flood.’” Matted and framed with the plaque and a small reproduction of the album’s cover to an overall size of 17.5 x 21.5. The backing has been replaced. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
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JIMI HENDRIX
Working lyrics to ‘Straight Ahead’ from his planned fourth album
157. Jimi Hendrix. Very rare handwritten working lyrics to the Hendrix song ‘Pass It On’ (the original name of the song that evolved into ‘Straight Ahead’), on two off-white 8.5 x 11 sheets of Londonderry Hotel stationery. In red felt tip, Hendrix has written 25 lines of lyrics adding the title of the song at the top of both pages. Lyrics read, in full: “I ain’t always done right / that don’t mean you can always / keep doing wrong pass it on— / pass it on— / I climbed mountains and / mountains fell on me / but that don’t mean I’m as / weak as I used to be / pass it on pass it on. I blew dreams through a / pipe of steam—But that / don’t mean I’m always a drag machine P. I. O. ect…the world is trembling / is breaking, shaking heavy / love making…the stage is cleared for the stars…the / Gods…pass it on, pass it on / Angels come to come and came / and now they’re trying / to be gone…pass it on, pass it on. God help the understanding / of love and sweat / Day and night / rejoice and regret…pass it on.” In fine condition, with a paperclip impression to top of pages. This song was intended to be on Hendrix’s next album, a double album tentatively titled either ‘First Rays of the New Rising Sun’ or Strate [sic] Ahead,’ based on notes found after his death in 1970. The song was recorded between late 1969 and the summer of 1970, eventually appearing on his posthumous fourth studio album titled The Cry of love. Hendrix lyrics appear for sale at auction very infrequently, particularly those which can be identified, and are highly sought after by music collectors. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $2,500
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Unique shirt signed by Jimi backstage at his only New Orleans stop 158. Jimi Hendrix Experience. Unusual musically-themed long-sleeve dress shirt with patterns of sheet music pages and covers, including ‘Showboat’ and ‘Pretty Little Baby,’ with a Monzini Knits tag sewn into the collar. Signed and inscribed on the back in black ink, “To Jack: Jimi Hendrix.” Shirt is also signed and inscribed (at a later date), “To Jack: Noel Redding,” and “Billy Cox.” Accompanied by a letter of provenance from a previous owner, who was gifted the shirt by a friend. Letter reads, in part: “I received a call from one of my best friends, Jeff Ferguson…He told me his parents, Jack and Judy, had some stuff they wanted to give me…They placed a piece of clothing in my hands, that I could tell right away was a shirt…I was obviously not understanding the significance of the shirt…Jack told me to look at the back of the shirt, I did so, then all of a sudden, I saw clear as day in the center of the shirt the words, ‘To Jack, Jimi Hendrix.’…Jack…told me he met him back in the late 60s when he (Jack) lived in New Orleans. At the time Jack was working for a security company, and had several friends in law enforcement in the New Orleans area…They were able to go backstage and meet Jimi Hendrix, and hang out with him for a while. Jack told me he didn’t have any paper with him, so he got Jimi to sign the back of the shirt he was wearing.” Also accompanied by a second letter stating that Redding’s signature was obtained while he was touring the US in the 1990s, and Cox’s was acquired on June 18, 2012, in Nashville, Tennessee, where he also verified Hendrix’s autograph. In fine condition, with a small hole above Redding’s signature. Hendrix played just one show in New Orleans, stopping there on August 1, 1968, during his US tour. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $300
“I wish you the best of love constantly”: Unique set of Experience signatures obtaineD in London in 1967 159. Jimi Hendrix Experience. Vintage ink signatures, “Love to you forever, thank you—I wish you the best of love constantly, Jimi Hendrix EXP,” “Backwards, Noel Redding xxx,” and “Love, Mitch xxx,” on a light blue 5 x 6.5 sheet, with a pencil sketch of Hendrix in the center of the sheet, almost certainly done by the fan before meeting the band for their signatures. Double-matted and framed with a printed descriptive caption which states, “Signed in 1967 at a gig in London,” to an overall size of 16.5 x 19.5. In very good to fine condition, with intersecting folds, one through a single letter of Hendrix’s signature, toning along upper portions of folds, and some scattered light creases. Hendrix played London several times with such luminaries in the crowd as John Lennon, Ringo Starr, Pete Townshend, John Entwistle, and Eric Clapton taking in the shows. A one-of-a-kind set of signatures from the legendary power trio, with a very lengthy sentiment from Hendrix, acquired during their rise to prominence. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $500 60 | Jimi HENDRIX
Marvelous Hendrix signature obtained by a 12-year-old star-struck fan during his first tour of England 160. Jimi Hendrix. Vintage ballpoint signature and inscription, “To Janet, Love & happiness forever, Jimi Hendrix,” on an off-white 4.75 x 4 album page. Page is housed in its original 5 x 4 autograph album, and is also signed inside, “Love to Janet, Mitch xxx,” and also signed by Cat Stevens, Engelbert Humperdinck, and John, Gary, and Scott Walker. In fine condition. All the signatures were obtained by a 12-year-old fan backstage at the De Montfort Hall in Leicester, England, on April 16, 1967. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the original recipient of the signatures, which reads, in part: “The autographs in this book, the principle one being Jimi Hendrix were signed for me, I believe in 1967 at De Monfort Hall, Leicester, England…I went to De Mont as it was locally known, with my father who was in the ambulance service…Because of his service he was able to chat up the manager and so gained permission for me and him to go backstage to meet the stars…[Jimi] was on stage doing a sound check, in full stage clothes…Jimi was lovely, smiled, called me over and asked my name. He then signed the book for me.” Also accompanied by a copy of a photo of Hendrix sitting backstage with Cat Stevens, Humperdinck, and Gary Walker. Hendrix and the Experience appeared at De Montfort Hall as part of a package tour alongside The Walker Brothers, Cat Stevens, Engelbert Humperdinck, and others. A superlative signature, with impressive provenance, from the tour that introduced Hendrix to British audiences for the first time and just a few months before his incendiary American debut performance at the Monterey Pop Festival on June 18th, 1967. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $500
Rare uninscribed program for his 1968 Italian shows, featuring an enormous signature 161. Jimi Hendrix. Vintage concert program for the Titan Top Show at the Teatro Brancaccio in Rome, Italy, on May 24–25, 1968, 3.5 x 9.25, prominently signed inside the front cover in blue felt tip by Hendrix. In fine condition, with a few trivial creases. Hendrix played a total of four shows in Italy during May 1968, the only time he ever performed in the country. He followed up one of the concerts by hosting a jam session at the Titan Club, which swarms of fans attended. During this informal performance, Hendrix swapped instruments with Noel Redding and laid down the bass for a handful of classic rhythm and blues songs as well as his own material. An exceptionally large, bold signature from this historic moment. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $300
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Hendrix, the businessman, applies for a $5000 advance
162. Jimi Hendrix. Rare DS, signed “Jimi Hendrix. President,” one page, 8.5 x 11, no date. Document from Hendrix’s Bella Godiva Music publishing company to ASCAP reads, in full: “We are writing to apply for an advance of $5,000.00 against future royalty distributions. In the event we should resign from ASCAP, the Society will have the right to continue to license the works (published before our resignation) thereafter until the full amount of any recouped advances have been repaid out of our royalties from the Society. We agree that we will not license said works to any other performing rights organization until the recouped advances are repaid.” Signed at the conclusion by Hendrix as the company’s president. Framed to an overall size of 11.5 x 15. In very good to condition, with torn punch holes to top edge, scattered creases (a couple passing through letters of signature), and Hendrix’s signature moderately faded, but still legible. Established in 1968 by Hendrix, he was the sole owner and president of Bella Godiva. A scarce format as Hendrix legal documents are seldom encountered. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $300
Eight original tickets from Jimi’s September 1967 show in Sweden 163. Jimi Hendrix. Eight original unused concert tickets for Hendrix’s concerts at the Popladan Hogbo Bruk, Gastrikland, Sweden on September 8, 1967. All tickets measure 3.5 x 2.5, with four consecutive-numbered beige tickets for the 18:00 show, and four consecutive-numbered orange tickets for the 21:00 show. In fine condition. Hendrix was in the midst of his second European tour. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
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Rare ticket from his 1968 show at Muncie’s Teen American Building 164. Jimi Hendrix Experience. Original unused ticket from Hendrix’s March 27, 1968, concert at the Teen American Building at the Lions Delaware Fairground in Muncie, Indiana. Ticket measures 4.75 x 1.5, and features two images of Hendrix and one of the logo for the Experience. In fine condition.The concert was well-attended by fans both near and far, including Chicago and Indianapolis, with the band arriving quite tired as they had driven down from Cleveland, which they believed to be closer, and both of the band’s cars getting pulled over by police for speeding. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
165. Jimi Hendrix. Original unused ticket from Hendrix’s August 16, 1968, concert at the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland. General admission ticket measures 3.5 x 1.5, for “on the grass,” and had an original price of $3.00. In fine condition. Hendrix played a nine-song set, including ‘Are You Experienced,’ ‘Hey Joe,’ ‘Foxy Lady,’ ‘Purple Haze,’ and reportedly his first performance of ‘The Star Spangled Banner.’ He played to a large crowd in the rain, inviting members in the uncovered grass area to move closer under the pavilion. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
Jimi Hendrix Experience live at the Fillmore Winterland 166. Jimi Hendrix Experience. Unused concert ticket for admission to the Jimi Hendrix Experience show at the Fillmore Winterland, on February 1, 1968, 2.5 x 4.5, featuring the classic ‘flying eyeball’ design by Rick Griffin. Supporting acts at the concert were John Mayall and Albert King. In fine condition. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
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Colorful psychedelic 1968 poster for Hendrix at the Fillmore 167. Jimi Hendrix Experience. Original 13.75 x 21.75 second printing color poster for the Jimi Hendrix Experience and John Mayall shows presented by Bill Graham at the Fillmore and Winterland, BG-105, in early February of 1968. Poster features great artwork by Rick Griffin with his ‘flying eyeball’ at the center. A single tack hole to each corner tip, some scattered light creases, and areas of slight surface loss to reverse, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
First UK tour program
168. Jimi Hendrix Experience. Scarce vintage 8.5 x 14 poster for the Jimi Hendrix Experience concert at the Henry Levitt Arena on the campus of Wichita State University on June 27, 1969, featuring an image of Hendrix at the top done in a color-by-numbers fashion. In fine condition. The concert was eventually canceled. RR Auction COA.
169. Jimi Hendrix. Scarce and very desirable color limited edition 24.5 x 29 lithograph entitled ‘Flower Demon,’ of a watercolor originally done by Hendrix, numbered 69/99. Rolled and in fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Leon Hendrix. RR Auction COA.
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
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1 7 0 . J imi H endrix E xperi ence. Original unsigned program from the first ever tour of the Jimi Hendrix Experience, 8 x 10, 20 pages. Hendrix opened for the Walker Brothers on their April 1967 UK tour along with Cat Stevens and Engelbert Humperdink. Inside features photos and biographies of the acts, with Hendrix and his band getting a full page image and bio. Scattered creases to covers, with a small tack hole through top left of each page, and expected light handling wear, otherwise fine condition. This tour took place only months after Hendrix had formed his group, and coincided with the release of his second single, ‘Purple Haze.’ RR Auction COA.
1 7 2 . J imi H endrix . V i n ta g e u n signed 9.5 x 14 d o u b l ew e i g h t photo of Hendrix on stage taken by Phil Regan, and bearing his photographer’s c r e d i t s ta m p on the reverse. Photo has been encapsulated by CGC and graded very fine. In fine condition, with a few corner creases and a bit of scattered edge wear. RR Auction COA.
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171. Jimi Hendrix Band of Gypsys: Fillmore East. Rare concert program for Jimi Hendrix: A Band of Gypsys at the Fillmore East, New York, on December 31, 1969, and January 1, 1970, featuring full-page images of Hendrix and Buddy Miles. Program also includes information for the Grateful Dead show on January 2–3. In fine condition. This program is for the only full concerts the Band of Gypsys ever played—two on December 31 and two on January 1—before disbanding at the end of the month. Recordings from these concerts formed the self-titled Band of Gypsys album, which was the last album he released before his death. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
173. Jimi Hendrix Experience. Four original color candid 3.5 x 5.5 photos of Hendrix and the Experience on stage at an unidentified venue, including three of him playing guitar. In fine condition. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
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ROLLING STONES
Superb and displayable band-signed Telecaster
176. Rolling Stones. Wood-finish Fender Squier ‘telecaster-style’ electric guitar, signed on the body in black felt tip by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, and on the white pickguard in blue felt tip by Ronnie Wood and Charlie Watts. In fine condition. Band-signed instruments are rather uncommon, with this being an exceptional example. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
Scarce Telecaster signed on the body by the Stone’s singer
177. Mick Jagger. Uncommon black-bodied Fender Telecaster electric guitar, serial number E321338, signed and inscribed on the body to noted entertainment and music agent Gerry Harrington, “Gerry, Love, Mick Jagger.” In fine condition, with a trivial brush to a single stroke of signature. Instruments signed by Jagger are quite rare, even more so are those presented to industry powerhouses like Harrington. Provenance: Gerry Harrington. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
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178. Keith Richards. Red-bodied Fender Starcaster ‘stratocaster-style’ electric guitar, signed on the white pickguard in blue felt tip by Richards. In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
180. Keith Richards. Very nice sunburst-finish Carlo Robelli six-string acoustic guitar, signed in person on the body in black felt tip, “Time is on my Side, Keith Richards.” In fine condition. Originally obtained by in-person specialist Mike Wehrmann. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
181. Rolling Stones. Love You
179. Ronnie Wood. A red-bodied Ronnie Wood ESP model telecaster electric guitar, with Wood’s signature printed on the head. In fine condition, with one missing string. Accompanied by a VIP pass for the 6th annual Joey Ramone Tribute in Los Angeles on July 25, 2010. Provenance: Gerry Harrington. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.
Live album signed on the front cover in various color ink and felt tip by Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood, Bill Wyman, and Charlie Watts. In fine condition, with a mild album impression to front cover and a bit of slight contrast to Wood’s signature. The two records are included. Consignor notes that the autographs were obtained during the band’s European Urban Jungle Tour in Barcelona and Madrid, in June of 1990. A boldly signed, colorful example. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.
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Five stanzas of working lyrics from the prolific guitarist 182. Ronnie Wood. Handwritten working lyrics to ‘Cornflower Blue,’ one page, 8.25 x 10.5, no date, signed in the lower right corner by Wood. Wood pens five verses to an apparently unreleased song. In part: “I wake up and ring the office / I’m speaking from Cornflour [sic] Blue / Hey there Ruby Red, / I want you t’ live here too, / A white house in the bushes, / Just come and wander through, / We don’t care who you pushes, / Just get to Cornflour blue.” In fine condition, with subtle edge toning. Quite rare, these are the only handwritten lyrics from Wood that we have offered. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
Mick corrects the lyrics to their politically-charged ‘Undercover of the Night’ 183. Mick Jagger. Annotated lyrics for the Rolling Stones’s song ‘Undercover of the Night,’ two pages, 8.5 x 11. Apparently the lyrics were printed out for Jagger’s approval, with the singer crossing out several passages, adding corrections, including, “tongue cut in two,” “Race militia,” and “they have got the blues.” In fine condition, with a staple and hole to top left corner and expected mild handling wear. This song was the first single released from the band’s 1983 album Undercover, and most notably, one of the very few Stones’ songs that explored politics. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200 68 | ROLLING STONES
Astounding 1964 set of oversized images
184. Rolling Stones. Extremely rare special edition of the Yorkshire Observer’s Telegraph & Argus, 17 x 23.5, 12 pages, September 26, 1964, nicely signed in blue ballpoint by all five original members on their full-page images: Mick Jagger, Brian Jones, Bill Wyman, Keith Richards, and Charlie Watts, with Jones adding an inscription, “To Graham, best wishes, Brian Jones.” In very good condition, with central vertical and horizontal folds (with small edge separations and tears at center) and overall toning. This is both a very early signed item—the periodical was issued just five months after the release of the Stones’ debut album—with remarkably large, high-quality images. Fully-signed items from the classic lineup are relatively scarce and much sought after, with photos usually appearing as smaller postcards or studio promos. The images within this newspaper measure an impressive 14.5 x 18.5, likely making this one of the largest sets of autographed images extant—none are printed back-to-back, and could thus be arranged in an exceptionally large display. One of the most impressive Rolling Stones items we have come across. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
185. Rolling Stones. Color 22 x 34.5 poster for ‘Bridges to Babylon,’ signed in black felt tip by Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood, and Charlie Watts, and additionally signed by Darryl Jones, Chuck Leavell, and Darrel Jones. In fine condition, with scattered creases and edge dings. Rolled. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.
186. Keith Richards. Color 9 x 12 cardstock photo of an
Starting Bid $200
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image taken by Annie Leibovitz for Rolling Stone in 1980, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with trivial dings along left edge due to removal from a book or program. Originally obtained by in-person specialist Mike Wehrmann. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.
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Rare handwritten letter from Keith and Mick 187. Keith R ichards and Mick Jagger. Early
1964 Stones’ signatures with Charlie’s self-portrait of his injured arm 189. Rolling Stones. Vin-
ALS by Richards signed “Keith” and “Mick Jagger,” one page, 6.5 x 8, Grand Hotel, Torquay, letterhead, no date. Letter to an admirer named Mary. In full: “Thanks very much for the letter and the invitation. Maybe next time we’re down that way. Must go.” Affixed to a slightly larger mount. In very good condition, with intersecting folds and scattered stains. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.
tage ballpoint signatures of Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Brian Jones, Bill Wyman, and Charlie Watts on an 8 x 5.5 sheet of hospital chart paper, with Watts adding an additional signature and sketch of his arm. Sheet is affixed to a 9.25 x 6 purple mount. In fine condition. Watts was being treated for a minor arm injury at a hospital in Morecambe, England after playing a concert at the Winter Gardens on March 7, 1964. Signatures were obtained by a nurse on duty when the rest of the band came to visit Watts. Less than three months later, the band would embark on their first tour of the United States. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.
Starting Bid $200
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October 1963 group portrait
signed during their first tour 188. Rolling Stones. Very early color vintage 7.25 x 10.5 magazine photo of the Stones in matching outfits, signed in blue ballpoint by Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Brian Jones, Bill Wyman, and Charlie Watts. Signatures were obtained in Derby when the Stones were playing a concert at the Gaumont Theatre on October 11, 1963. Accompanied by an email from the original recipient stating he obtained the autographs when the Stones were en route to the venue. In very good condition, with scattered creases, a light vertical fold, and a few small edge tears, one above Watts’s signature. Less than two weeks earlier, the Stones had begun their very first British tour, performing two shows a day at each venue. A particulalrly early item acquired at the very beginning of their careers when they were easily accessible to their fans. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
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Superb 1967 shot of the whole band— signed by all but Jones 190. Rolling Stones. Vintage glossy 10 x 8 London Records publicity photo of the Rolling Stones on a rooftop, signed in blue ballpoint by Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Bill Wyman, and Charlie Watts. This image was captured by acclaimed photographer Frank Habicht in 1967. Overall creases, a mild stain to lower left, and a bit of skipping to ink, otherwise fine condition. At the time, Brian Jones was becoming increasingly estranged from the group, alienating himself further through antisocial behaviors and heavier drug use—likely the reason his signature is absent from this photo. An excellent image of the group that is revealing of some of its innermost tensions at the time it was signed. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
for the band’s 1973 Hawaiian tour, 14 pages, full of photos and captions about the band. In fine condition, with some light cover creases and mild handling wear. RR Auction COA.
192. Rolling Stones. Program from the Rolling Stones’ 1966 tour, 7.75 x 10.25, featuring images and biographies of the performers inside. Supporting acts included Ike and Tina Turner and the Yardbirds. In fine condition, with a tiny stain to the front cover. RR Auction COA.
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191. Rolling Stones. Uncommon original 12 x 12 program
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The Rolling Stones’ first tour— signed by the headliners 193. Rolling Stones, Everly Brothers, Bo Diddley, and Little Richard. Tour program for shows by the Everly Brothers, Bo Diddley, and Little Richard presented by Don Arden Enterprises in 1963, 8 x 10.25, signed on the front cover by in blue ballpoint by Phil Everly and Don Everly, inside by Bo Diddley, The Duchess (one of the first women to ever be featured playing guitar in a rock and roll band), and Julie Grant, and on the back cover by Little Richard, who adds his address below. Though not signed by them, this was the very first tour for the Rolling Stones, who supported the headlining American musicians. The program features a half-page ad for their Decca single ‘Come On,’ as well as a full biographical page. Numerous ballpoint notations with song lists throughout, scattered creases, and a tape-repaired tear to front cover, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
Incredible rare Rock and Roll Circus ticket 194. Rock and Roll Circus. Very scarce unused ticket/invitation to the Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus, 5 x 3, which occurred at the Intertel Television Studios, Wembley, Middlesex, England, on December 11, 1968. Text on the reverse reads, “You are invited to the Rolling Stones’ Rock and Roll Circus on Wednesday, 11th December 1968 at the studios of Intertel Television, Wycombe Road, Wembly, Middlesex. Nearest tube: Stonebridge Park…15.30–18.00 costumes provided.” An ink notation underneath indicates a time change to 3:30.” A clipped top right corner, a couple small surface creases, and aforementioned notation on reverse, otherwise fine condition. Conceived by Mick Jagger as a way to branch out from conventional performances, the show featured the Stones, the Who, Jethro Tull (chosen over a recently formed Led Zeppelin), and a one-off perfomance of the supergroup The Dirty Mac, comprised of John Lennon, Eric Clapton, Keith Richards, and Mitch Mitchell. A very rare souvenir from this legendary event. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
Ticket from the chaotic 1964 Empress Ballroom show 195. Rolling Stones. Uncommon concert ticket, 4.5 x 3, for the Stones performance at the Winter Gardens Empress Ballroom in Blackpool on July 24, 1964. During this show, a riot erupted in the crowd which forced the Stones to flee the stage, this only enraged the crowd more who subsequently went on to smash chairs, destroy the stage, and smash the group’s equipment to pieces. In fine condition, with missing top left corner and a small rusty paperclip mark to top right. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200 72 | ROLLING STONES
Rare handbill for the Stones’ first tour opening for Bo Diddley and the Everly Brothers 196. Rolling Stones. Scarce original color concert handbill, 8.25 x 7, promoting The Rolling Stones appearance at the Gaumont, Bournemouth, UK, on October 26, 1963. The Stones are listed third on the bill, with other acts on the bill being the Everly Brothers, Bo Diddley, Bob Bain, The Flintstones, Julie Grant, and Mickie Most. In fine condition, with intersecting folds. Any promotional material from their first tour is quite scarce, and seldom found in such well-preserved condition. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
199. Mick Jagger. Vintage un-
197. Rolling Stones. Original
signed 9 x 13.25 doubleweight photo of Jagger on stage at Hyde Park in London taken by Phil Regan, and bearing his photographer’s credit stamp and notations on the reverse. Photo has been encapsulated by CGC and graded very fine. In fine condition, with scattered light edge creases. RR Auction COA.
13.25 x 14.25 album slick for the stereo version of December’s Children (and Everybody’s), featuring a large image of the band. In fine condition. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
198. Keith R ichards and Ronnie Wood. Limited edition silver gelatin print of Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood in their Lear jet, taken by Henry Diltz in 1979, 127/275, signed in the lower border in black felt tip by Diltz. Matted and framed to an overall size of 27.25 x 22.25. In fine condition. Provenance: Gerry Harrington. RR Auction COA.
Starting Bid $200
200. Brian Jones. Very nice crystal-clear oversized 15.75 x 20 satin-finish photo of Jones playing his guitar. In very fine condition. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
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201. Rolling Stones. Original printed Rolling Stones Fan Club newsletters from June and September 1965, five pages total, with information on shows, quotes from the band members, contests, addresses for other fan clubs, and other band information. Also included are two vintage Christmas cards from the band, both bearing pre-printed signatures inside. In fine condition, with expected folds to pages. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
204. Rolling Stones. Sweatshirt from the band’s 1981 US tour. Gray hooded sweatshirt features a zip-up front, the tour logo on the left breast, and “Thanks,” printed on the top of the reverse, along with printed signatures of all five band members, as well as their supporting musicians. In fine condition. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $100
205.
202. Rolling Stones. Signed book: Crossfire Hurricane. Limited edition of 1750 copies (this being No. 1226). Guildford, Surrey, England: Genesis Publications, 1997. Hardcover with slipcase, 9.75 x 11.75, 136 pages. Signed on the colophon in blue ink by photographer Bob Gruen. In very fine condition. RR Auction COA.
Rolling Stones.
Original unissued color poster, 14 x 21.5, for the Stones’ 1969 US tour. Upper portion bears a beautiful design with a nude woman in the center, with the lower portion left blank for venue information. In fine condition, with a bit of scattered mild foxing along top border. Rock critic Robert Christgau called the tour ‘history’s first mythic rock and roll tour.’ RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $100
Starting Bid $200
203.
Rolling Stones.
Signed book: Eye-Contact: The Complete Black-and-White Rolling Stones Archive of Gered Mankowitz. Limited edition, numbered 847/950. Surrey, England: Genesis Publications, 1998. Hardcover with slipcase, 17.5 x 12, 208 pages. Signed on a bookplate affixed to the front pastedown in black felt tip by Mankowitz. In very fine condition. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
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THE DOORS Signed “J. Morrison”
Morrison’s photo is the third image in row 3.
1961 yearbook, signed by the ‘Lizard King’ during his senior year 208. Jim Morrison. Original copy of the Compass, the annual for George Washington High School, Alexandria, Virginia (Volume 26), for 1961, hardcover, 8 x 10.75, 199 pages, signed in blue ballpoint at the top of the first page, “J. Morrison.” Morrison’s clean-cut image is located in the senior class photos. Remainder of the book bears many signatures and inscriptions to the book’s original owner. In good condition, with moderate to heavy areas of dampstaining and foxing throughout the book, resulting in some pages sticking together and areas of paper loss. However, Morrison’s page is largely unaffected by the exposure, with only mild dampstaining and rippling to page. This was the second high school Morrison attended, having transferred from Alameda High School in California to George Washington, due to his father being stationed in the Navy. Difficult to find even in in unsigned editions, this copy, boasting a very early Morrison signature, is the first signed yearbook we have ever offered. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $1,000
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Set of 1966 ASCAP membership applications,
boasting very early signatures of Morrison and the Doors 209. The Doors. The Doors’s individual applications for writer membership in the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers, each one page, 7.5 x 10, all dated between October 10–14, 1966, and each filled out and signed by a member of the group. Jim Morrison has printed his full name, “James Douglas Morrison,” on the first line, listed his place of birth, “Melbourne, Florida,” signing at the bottom, “J. Morrison,” adding his current Hollywood, California, address underneath. The three remaining members have also printed out their full names, places of birth, current California addresses, and signed “Raymond A. Manzarek,” “John Densmore,” and “Robert A. Krieger,” at the bottom of their respective application. All four are triple-cloth-matted and framed with a group portrait and a small plaque to an overall size of 36.5 x 31. In fine condition. Having recorded their first album at the end of August 1966, it became necessary for the band to join the organization, to protect their musical rights when the album would be released in January of 1967. Joining the likes of Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin, who were also members, these applications allowed the band to receive royalties from the performances of their songs. The band’s first televion performance occurred in late 1966 or early 1967 on the Los Angeles television show, Boss City, and later on Shebang, performing ‘Break On Through.’ These applications, each filled out by the band members, represent one of the earliest, and arguably one of the most important, collection of Doors items available. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $500 www.RRAuction.com | 77
210. Jim Morrison. Handwritten essay about masturbation composed by Morrison at age 14, one page both sides, 8 x 10.5, no date but circa 1957. In full (spelling and grammar retained): “The following message is a recording. Do you masterbate? If your answer is yes you need our help. We are the Alameda Chapter of the Society for the Prevention of Masterbation among our American Youth. If you do masterbate and you want our help you may write, phone or come in person to our office in the basement of Stillmans Gym on Redcock Ave. Masterbation usually occurs between the ages of 12 and 13 although some continue past the age of 93. You may not realize the dangers of masterbation. Often a severe rash will develop around the outer skin of the penis delpisto which in extreme cases might call for amputation. Also, stridopsis of the papuntasistula gland may develop or in lay terms, you might find yourself with a big red prick. No one wants this to happen. But it will occur unless imediate help is obtained. WE are equipted with
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special water tested machines and our staff of trained nurses are always ready to pitch in and lend a willing hand when needed. Please help in our battle against masterbation and remember—everyone loves a fat man but no one likes a masterbator.” Cloth-matted and framed with an image of Morrison on stage and small plaque to an overall size of 29.5 x 23; the essay is framed on a hinge so that both sides can be seen. In very good condition, with overall toning and moderate dampstaining to the top (affecting appearance but not legibility). Morrison wrote this essay in collaboration with his high school friend, Fud Ford, and it was originally acquired through the Christie’s sale of Ford’s collection. A hilarious example of Morrison’s wit and affinity for controversy at an early age, and one of the only known surviving manuscripts from The Doors’ frontman from this early period. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $500
“Camera, as all-seeing god, satisfies our longing for omniscience” original and thought-provoking verse from Morrison
211. Jim Morrison. Handwritten poetry verse, unsigned, on a light yellow 8 x 2 slip clipped from a larger page. Verse reads, in full: “Camera, as all-seeing god, satisfies our longing for omniscience. To spy on others from this height and angle: pedestrians pass in and out of our lens like rare aquatic insects.” In fine condition, with a couple of light creases. Although Morrison found fame as the lead singer of the Doors, his true passion was poetry. He famously regarded himself as a writer and poet as much as a singer, with an expressed desire to be taken seriously as a poet. He began writing poetry during his teenage years, and portions of his writings went on to inspire some of the Doors compositions, including ‘Moonlight Drive’ and ‘Love Street.’ This quote can be found in Morrison’s first of book of poetry, The Lords / Notes on Vision, published in 1969. This verse was recovered from the Jim Morrison ‘Fascination’ trunk that contained a large holding of his clothing, handwritten lyrics, and more. His former girlfriend, Pamela Courson, sold the trunk after Jim passed away over 30 years ago. Any handwritten material from Morrison is quite scarce, with this fascinating passage having tie-ins to Morrison’s lifetime interest in film making. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $500
Quirky look into the mind of the Door’s future frontman 212. Jim Morrison. Handmade collage comic strip circa 1957, signed “Jim,” on an off-white 14.5 x 4 sheet. Comic features clipped cartoon characters, many of which are military or royalty, affixed to the sheet, with speech bubbles written by Morrison beside each one. From left to right, the words read: “Arrest this queen…H=80(2)H…Whee!…I’ll make him eat shit…This is the day I put Drano in all the drains…We use Kotex…What can I do for these big tits?…Why Don’t you fight me you bastard…Onward ever forward men. Hurry, Hubba Hubba…Pant puff…Let’s stop at the next gas station…We gotta crap.” Nicely float-mounted and framed in a shadowbox to an overall size of 20 x 9. In fine condition. A very unique piece presenting one of the earliest outlets of the future rock icon’s creativity. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $300
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Original album art negatives for three of Elektra’s releases
213. The Doors. Collection of 20 large negatives for Doors album covers released by Elektra, most approximately 28 x 14, including eleven for Absolutely Live, four for The Soft Parade, two for the inside gatefold of The Soft Parade, and three for the label on the Weird Scenes Inside the Gold Mine record. In overall fine condition. Of these, the process of making Absolutely Live was truly remarkable—producer Paul Rothchild painstakingly edited together different parts of live shows in order to create the cohesive final album, utilizing an estimated 2,000 edits. An exceptional collection actually used in the production of these albums. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $300 80 | THE DOORS
Contact sheet capturing Morrison at both ends of the spectrum 214. Jim Morrison: Ron Raffaelli. Amazing and eye-catching limited edition print, 15.25 x 19.5, of Raffaelli’s contact sheet of Jim Morrison originally taken in 1969, featuring 36 images of The Doors’s front man mugging for the camera, some with a whiskey bottle clenched in his hand, numbered AP1/5, signed in the lower border in black felt tip by Raffaelli. Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 25 x 31. In fine condition. Raffaelli is responsible for some of the most iconic rock photos of the 60s and 70s, including hundreds of magazine layouts, 50 album covers, and as being the official photographer of Jimi Hendrix. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
215. The Doors.
2 1 7 . T he Doors. Color
Original first printing concert handbill for the 1968 summer concert series at the Eagle Auditorium in Seattle, Washington, 8.5 x 11, featuring artwork by Michael Condon. Featured in upcoming shows are The Doors, Iron Butterfly, Steppenwolf, Moby Grape, and Pink Floyd. Reverse features a collage portrait of band albums. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.
glossy 13.75 x 11 photo of the Doors hanging outside of the Hard Rock Cafe in Los Angeles in December of 1969, made from the original negative. Photo is affixed to an identical size sheet of cardstock. In fine condition. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
216. The Doors. Original
218. Jim Morrison.
color 4 x 6.5 handbill for the Doors concert at the Sacramento Memorial Auditorium on June 15, 1968, featuring artwork by Sam Sirdofsky. Some scattered light creases, not detracting from overall appearance, and small tape remnants to reverse, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.
Original glossy 7.5 x 9.25 photo of Jim Morrison on stage taken by Joseph Sia, with his photographer’s stamp on the reverse and a 1970 copyright date. Trimmed edges, a couple of creases, and tape remnants to reverse edges, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.
Starting Bid $200 Starting Bid $200
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LED ZEPPELIN
Eye-catching Les Paul model signed on the body
222. Led Zeppelin. Blue-sparkle-bodied Gibson Epiphone Les Paul model electric guitar, signed on the body in black felt tip by Robert Plant and Jimmy Page, and in silver ink by John Paul Jones. In fine condition. Band-signed instruments are quite uncommon, with this particular guitar having wonderful visual appeal, as well as excellent band association, as the Les Paul was one of Page’s preferred guitars. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
‘Bonzo’ and two other members sign their underrated 1976 offering, Presence
223. Led Zeppelin. Presence album signed and inscribed on the front cover in blue ballpoint, “To Sue, Love, John Paul Jones,” “Best wishes, John Bonham,” and “Robert Plant.” In fine condition, with a bit of trivial toning along left edge. The record is included. Recorded in just 18 days, with Plant in a wheelchair from the result of a serious car accident on the island of Rhodes, and Page staying up two days straight to finish the guitar overdubs. Band-signed albums including Bonham are quite rare. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200 82 | Led zeppelin
Complete band-signed Zeppelin III
224. Led Zeppelin. Led Zeppelin III album signed on the back cover in blue ballpoint by Robert Plant, John Bonham, and John Paul Jones, and on the front cover in blue ballpoint by Jimmy Page. In very good to fine condition, with only Jones’s last name visible due to poor ink flow, a bit of light skipping to Bonham’s signature, and some scattered light creasing and soiling. The record is included. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Despite its lower sales numbers, Led Zeppelin III showed an incredible musical diversity as the band moved towards more folk and acoustic sounds. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $300
225. Led Z eppelin .
226. L ed Zeppelin. Color
Rare complete unused 5 x 3.25 ticket for Led Zeppelin’s performance at the City Hall, Newcastle, on January 15, 1970. In very good condition, with two vertical folds and moderate overall creases. RR Auction COA.
glossy 10 x 8 photo of the band backstage at Live Aid, signed in person in blue felt tip by Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, and John Paul Jones. In fine condition. Originally obtained by in-person specialist Mike Wehrmann. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
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227. Jimmy Page. Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Page playing his trademark doubleneck Gibson guitar on stage with Led Zeppelin, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.
2 2 8 . R obert Plant. Glossy 11 x 14 photo of Plant banging a tambourine on stage with Led Zeppelin, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $100
Starting Bid $200
229. L ed Zeppelin. Blue Chrysalis program for Led Zeppelin’s concert at the Royal Albert Hall, London, on June 29, 1969, 8 x 10.25, featuring information about Zeppelin as well as their supporting bands, Liverpool Scene and Blodwyn Pig. A schedule for other ‘pop prom’ shows at Royal Albert Hall is also in the program, listing acts such as Fleetwood Mac, Chuck Berry, and The Who. Back cover features an ad for the 1969 Bath Festival of Blues, at which Led Zeppelin also played. In very good condition, with scattered creases and soiling, and a small area of paper loss to corner of the front cover. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
230. Led Zeppelin: Fillmore East. Concert program for Led Zeppelin’s headlining shows at the Fillmore East, New York, on May 30–31, 1969, including a full-page biography and image, as well as a full-page ad for their debut album. Other classic advertisements include those for the Newport Folk Festival and The Who’s Tommy. In fine condition, with a tiny ballpoint notation to the front cover. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
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234. Jimmy Page. Business
231. Led Zeppelin: Fillmore East. Concert program for Led Zeppelin’s New York City debut as an opener for Iron Butterfly at the Fillmore East, New York, on January 31–February 1, 1969, 5.5 x 8.5, including full-page biographies with images of both groups, as well as a full-page image of Janis Joplin advertising an upcoming performance. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.
card for Page Waves, 3.25 x 2, in Irving, Texas, “specializing in live Led Zeppelin recordings,” signed on the front in black ballpoint by Page. Reverse bears an unknown signature and sentiment. In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $100
Starting Bid $200
232. L ed Zeppelin. Japanese handbill for Led Zeppelin’s concerts in Tokyo on October 2–3, 1972, 7 x 10, featuring information and images on both sides. In fine condition, with a central horizontal fold. RR Auction COA.
235. Robert Plant. Vintage postcard, 5.5 x 4.25, with an image of Leon Wyczolkowski’s Warsaw painting on the front, signed on the reverse in blue felt tip by Plant, with a few collector’s notations to top right. In very good condition, with a punch hole to center, a central vertical crease, and some scattered light creases and soiling. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $100
2 3 3 . R obert Plant. Signed book: Whole Lotta Led Zeppelin. Later printing. Minneapolis: Voyageur Press, 2008. Softcover, 9.25 x 11, 285 pages. Signed and inscribed in blue felt tip on the front cover, “To Anna, Robert Plant.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $100)
2 3 6 . R obert Plant. Coda album signed on the front cover in black felt tip. In fine to very fine condition, with a tiny discount cut to lower right. The record is included. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Roger Epperson/REAL. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $100
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PINK FLOYD
239. Pink Floyd. Pink-bodied Fender Squier Bullet ‘stratocaster-style’ electric guitar, signed on the body in silver ink by Roger Waters, and on the purple pearloid pickguard in silver ink by David Gilmour (ins), Nick Mason, and Rick Wright. In fine condition. Consignor indicates the Gilmour and Wright signatures were obtained in 2006 in London; the Mason signature acquired in November of 2010 in London; and the Waters signature obtained in July of 2012, in Charlotte, North Carolina. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
Choice set of Floyd signatures including the elusive Syd Barrett 240. Pink Floyd. Scarce set of bold vintage ballpoint and felt tip signatures, “Syd Barrett,” “Good luck, Roger Waters,” “Nick,” and “Rick,” on an off-white 6.5 x 3.75 card. In fine condition, with a mild shade of uniform toning from previous display. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Roger Epperson/REAL. A scarce and early example of the original members, as Barrett left the band in early 1968. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
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Scarce Genesis aluminum prints of the Floyd founder 241. Syd Barrett. Singer and songwriter (1946–2006) and a founding member of Pink Floyd. Limited edition set of three portraits of Barrett, taken by noted photographer Mick Rock in 1971, and issued by Genesis Publications, 32/65, silk-screened onto individual 11 x 14 aluminum plates, each signed in the lower border in black felt tip by Rock. In fine condition, with a slight central horizontal bend to each plate. Accompanied by its original shipping box. These photos were hand-selected by Rock for publication. Taken at Syd’s mother’s house, this session would be Barrett’s last, as he would soon end his relationship with Pink Floyd, and disappear from the public view. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
243. David Gilmour. The Wall album signed on the front cover in black felt tip, “David Gilmour.” In fine condition, with light edge toning. The records are included. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $100
244. Roger Waters and Nick Mason.
for Pink Floyd at the Fillmore East, New York, on September 27, 1970, 5.5 x 8.5, featuring a biography and image of the group inside. Also includes information about the Steve Miller Band shows on the two preceding days. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.
Pink Floyd Music Ltd. business check, 5.75 x 3.25, filled out in another hand and signed “G. R. Waters,” and “Nicholas B. Mason,” payable to Durrant’s Press Cuttings Ltd. for £63—25p, November 9, 1984. Matted and framed with a photo of Waters to an overall size of 13 x 17. In fine condition, with expected stamps and a light red cancellation mark through beginning of Waters’s signature. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.
Starting Bid $100
Starting Bid $100
242. Pink Floyd: Fillmore East. Concert program
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MICHAEL JACKSON
Jotting down notes
on Parliament Funkadelic, Jerry and the Pacemakers, and Willie Wonka 247. Michael Jackson. Unsigned handwritten notes on both sides of an 8.25 x 10.5 sheet of lined loose-leaf paper. Jackson pens 16 notes, all of which appear to be band names or song titles. Some of the notes read (with grammar and spelling retained), “Earth Wind and Fire Magic Mind,” “Knee Deep Parliiment Funkadelics,” “Jerry and pacemakers Dont’ Let the sun catch you cryin, Ferry cross the mercy,” “I want it now Willie Wonka,” and “Walk on Wild Side Jimmy Smith.” In fine condition, with a few light bends and creases. An interesting list which shows Jackson’s appreciation of other musical styles which in turn helped shape his own unique style. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
Limited edition platinum celebrating the Artist of the Decade 248. Michael Jackson. Limited edition platinum award, 515/1000, consisting of an 11.5˝ silver platinum award with ‘Plaid Jacket’ inset; three reproduction album covers for Off the Wall, Thriller, and BAD; with a 6.5˝ gold ‘Smooth Criminal pose’ Michael Jackson figure; a silver plaque titled “Michael Jackson In The 1980’s:,” and listing his accomplishments for the decade, and a printed certificate of authenticity, signed in pencil by Jackson. Framed to an overall size of 25.5 x 23. In very fine condition. A visuallystriking display which seldom appears for sale to collectors. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $300
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Shortly before the release of Thriller, Michael and his brothers pay out a percentage of their earnings 249. Michael Jackson and the Jackson 5. DS, five pages, 8.5 x 11, August 25, 1982. Agreement between the Jacksons and CBS Records, in which the band directs CBS to deduct 10% from their earnings to “be paid directly to Weisner/ DeMann Entertainment, Inc.” Signed twice at the conclusion in ballpoint by Michael Jackson, and also signed by his brothers in full, “Steven Randall Jackson,” “Marlon David Jackson,” “Toriano A. Jackson,” and “Sigmund Esco Jackson.” In fine condition, with expected document wear. Accompanied by the original transmittal letter signed by John G. Branca. Not only does this document feature the scarce formal signatures of the Jackson 5, but it also dates to just two months before Michael released his solo abum Thriller—which, of course, became the best selling album of all time. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
250. Michael Jackson. Impressive and visually-striking color limited edition serigraph entitled “The Book,” 30 x 40, 159/375 Japan edition, signed in the lower border in pencil by Michael Jackson as well as the artist, Brett-Livingstone Strong. In very fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Strong, one of Jackson’s close friends who shared the musician’s elaborate style and flair for life, was also a world-renowned architect, sculptor, and artist. He completed the painting on which this serigraph was patterned in 1990. That original painting was created for a Japanese businessman, who paid Jackson $2.1 million to sit for Strong. The portrait—the only one that the late performer ever sat for in his lifetime—is set in Neverland and depicts Jackson dressed in red velvet holding a journal of thoughts and sketches…‘The Book.’ Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
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Rare 1977 Jackson 5
promotional British EP 251. Jackson 5. Vintage 45 rpm UK Jukebox Gem record ‘Skywriter/I Want You Back/The Love You Save’ signed in ballpoint on their color image on the sleeve by Michael, Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, and Marlon Jackson. Scattered creases, toning, and album impression to sleeves, and some toning and surface loss to back of sleeve, otherwise fine condition. A scarce EP released to promote the upcoming Jackson’s Anthology. Precertified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
With his popularity sweeping the country,
student Michael signs a friend’s yearbook 252. M ichael Jackson. The Walton School 1971 softcover yearbook, 8.5 x 11, 40 pages. Signed and inscribed in pencil on a back page amidst other signatures, “Michael Jackson, Best of luck to Russ.” A small photo of Michael is featured inside, as well as photos of his brothers Jermaine and Tito. In very good condition, with a few loose pages, scattered light toning and soiling, expected handling wear, and other signatures to last few pages. The Jackson brothers attended the Walton School in 1971 and 1972 when Michael was 13-14 years old. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
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255. M ichael J ackson . Uncommon Thriller picture disc, with an image of Jackson on either side, boldly signed on one side in black felt tip. In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
253. Michael Jackson. Bad album prominently signed on the front cover in silver ink. In fine condition. The record is included. Consignor notes that Jackson signed the album on September 10, 2001, in New York, where he was performing his legendary 30th Anniversary Special show at Madison Square Garden. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
256. Michael Jackson. DS, signed in pencil, one page,
on the front cover in silver ink. In very fine condition. The record is included. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Roger Epperson/REAL. RR Auction COA.
8.5 x 11, February 14, 1980. Agreement between BMI and Miran Publishing, Inc., outlining a modification to an agreement indicating that BMI agrees to pay Jackson “an advance in the sum of ThirtyFive Thousand ($35,000).� Signed at the conclusion, in pencil, by Jackson as president of Miran Publishing. Expected document wear, and a few small stains, none affecting the signature, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.
Starting Bid $200)
Starting Bid $200
254. Michael Jackson. The Jacksons album signed
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259. Michael Jackson. Color
257. M ichael J ackson .
glossy 8 x 10 photo of Jackson in a yellow sweater and bow tie, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Roger Epperson/ REAL. RR Auction COA.
Original well-done signed pencil sketch of a partial facial profile on an off-white 8.25 x 11.5 sheet. In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
260. Michael Jackson. Color 4 x 5.5 postcard photo of Jackson on stage, signed in gold ink, “Love, Michael Jackson.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.
258. Michael Jackson. Original unsigned ballpoint sketch of a chiseled male profile, with Jackson adding, “Norma on Current Affair,” above the sketch on an offwhite 4 x 9.5 business envelope from The Carlyle Hotel in New York, with the front of the envelope addressed in type to Mr. Dennis Livingston. In fine condition, with some scattered light soiling and a torn top edge from opening. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.
Starting Bid $200
261. Michael J ackson . Color 11.5 x 12 calendar photo of Jackson in samurai garb, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. Precertified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.
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Touching letter to a fan he saw on Good Morning America 262. Michael Jackson. TLS, one page, 8.25 x 10.75, MJJ Productions letterhead, October 27, 1989. Letter to a young female fan. In full: “How are you? I hope everything is fine. You just can not imagine how delighted I was when I received the video tape. It was wonderful. I loved it. The performances were truly outstanding. Everyone deserved a standing ovation. Mandy, I feel very honored that you would put this together for me. You are indeed very special to me. Once again, thank you and please give my thanks to everyone who participated. I really appreciated it.” In very good condition, with small separations along horizontal folds, torn binder holes to right edge, and scattered toning and soiling. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
2 6 3 . M ichael Jackson. Color 9.25 x
264. Michael Jackson. Over-
16 heavy paperstock photo of Jackson from his ‘Billie Jean’ video, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a few scattered mild bends and creases. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.
sized color 11.75 x 16.25 calendar photo of Jackson acknowledging a crowd, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.
Starting Bid $200 Starting Bid $200
265. Michael Jackson. Ticket from Jackson’s March 30, 1988, concert at the Hartford Civic Center, 4.5 x 2, signed and inscribed on the reverse in black ballpoint, “Bobby, Michael Jackson.” In fine condition, with partial separation along central horizontal perforation, and a bit of light soiling. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
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Stationery from the fabled Neverland Ranch 266. Michael Jackson: Neverland Valley. Jackson’s personally-owned Neverland Ranch stationery. Group consists of six unused sheets of 8.5 x 11 stationery (five off-white and one blue), six envelopes (two different sizes), and an unused pencil. All are housed in an embossed Neverland Valley folder, with each sheet, envelope, and folder bearing picturing a small child in footed Doctor Denton pajamas. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Jackson’s former manager Frank Cascio, stating, in part: “This Neverland stationery belonged to the Pop Icon Michael Jackson. This was Michael’s personal property and used by Michael at Neverland.” In fine condition. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
268. M ichael J ackson . Color newspaper stand placard, 21 x 14, announcing the Jacksons’ Victory tour with tickets available through the Daily News, and featuring a large image of Michael Jackson on the right side. In fine condition, with a bit of scattered light soiling. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
267. Michael Jackson: Neverland Valley.
269. Jackson 5. Poster
Uncommon Neverland Valley breakfast menu, owned by Jackson and used at his ranch in California. Color menu measures 9 x 12, and features silhouettes of birds and children on the front cover. Inside features a printed poem written by Jackson entitled ‘Children of the World,’ with the breakfast menu affixed on the opposite page. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Jackson’s former manager, Frank Cascio, which states, in part: “This Neverland Valley Menu belonged to the Pop Icon Michael Jackson. This was used at Michael’s Neverland Ranch…Over our 25 year relationship Michael gave me many items this was one of those items.” In fine condition. RR Auction COA.
for the Jackson 5 show at the Kentucky Exposition Center on October 7, 1979, 18 x 23.5, featuring two large images of the group and the text, “Rowe Productions Presents Jacksons World Tour ’79.” Some noticeably toned scattered adhesive remnants to lower portion of the poster and a few trivial edge dings, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200)
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COUNTRY
‘The Man in Black’s’ final passport 272. Johnny Cash. Cash’s personal passport, number 083042239, issued on January 15, 1993. Passport measures 3.5 x 5, and contains typed personal information on the inside front cover, including his place and date of birth, and the issuing office location of New Orleans. Affixed to the page is Cash’s color 1.5 x 1.75 passport snapshot, and signed on the adjacent page in ballpoint, “John R. Cash,” with the page also bearing a November 27, 2002, cancellation stamp. Passport is matted and framed with a full-length color portrait and an informational plaque stating the document “still reflects numerous travels abroad, including visits to London, Jamaica and Australia,” to an overall size of 15.5 x 31. In fine condition, with expected punch holes and slight wear from use. Around this time Cash was enjoying a period of rejuvenation that saw him bring introduced to new audiences. He won a Grammy award for Best Contemporary Folk Album in 1994, and was wellreceived at the 1994 Glastonbury Festival, which he called one of the highlights of his career. He also achieved exposure for notable television appearances, including lending his voice to The Simpsons. His travel was heavily curtailed in 1997 after being diagnosed with Shy-Drager syndrome. An important item called upon frequently during Cash’s swan song. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $500
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Working lyrics to ‘King of the Hill’ from his politically-charged Ragged Old Flag 273. Johnny Cash. Working handwritten lyrics to Cash’s song ‘King of the Hill,’ on both sides of an 8.25 x 11 lined sheet. Lyrics read, in part: “If you’re gonna be King of the Hill / So he left his job at the cotton mill / in the Harlan mines / The last one out at quittin time / Already workin when the whistle blew / Never complain about a job to do / When they asked who can you say I will / Can be king of the hill.” In very good condition, with rough edges and scattered creasing and soiling. Cash’s working lyrics are seldom available, with this song providing a great example of the creative process. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
275. Johnny Cash. At Folsom
The ‘Man in Black’ studies Saint Peter and the Book of James
Prison album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip. In fine condition. The record is included. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.
274. Johnny Cash. Unsigned
Starting Bid $100
handwritten Bible study questionnaire answer, one lined page, 8.5 x 11. Cash answers “Problem VII,” from Chapter 3, and writes, in full: “The man would not have received his healing if Peter had not lifted him to his feet. The effort must be made on our part to seek ways to work the will of God. ‘Faith without works is dead.’ James 2.26. Faith without works is not only dead. True faith and strength of faith is manifest only through works.” In fine condition. Cash was a devout, but troubled Christian, and a biblical scholar. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.
Show Souvenir Picture and Song Book from 1966, 9 x 12, 32 pages, signed on the front cover in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a few small cover creases. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Roger Epperson/REAL. RR Auction COA.
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $100
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276. Johnny Cash. Johnny Cash
1940 AFRA membership for “singer” Woody Guthrie 2 7 7 . W oody Guthrie. Historic DS, signed “W. Guthrie,” one page both sides, 6 x 8, August 19, 1940. Guthrie’s 1940 application for AFRA membership, filled out by Guthrie, signing his name, and adding his address and phone number on the front, and writing his occupation on the reverse, “Singer.” At the bottom of the reverse, he checks the box indicating his approximate gross income from radio and transcriptions as up to $200. Double-matted, shadow-boxed and framed with two images of Guthrie to an overall size of 14.25 x 25. In fine condition. On the day he joined the American Federation of Radio Artists, Guthrie and Burl Ives performed during the debut of the Back Where I Come From radio show on the CBS Network. Later on, in September of 1940, he hosted the radio program entitled Pipe Smoking Time, sponsored by the Model Tobacco Company, pulling in a handsome salary of $180.00 per week, allowing him to move the rest of his family to New York. The gig would be short-lived as Guthrie quit after seven shows, and finally packing his family and heading to California in 1941. An item of great musical importance, and an instance of Guthrie, a left wing folk singer, looking out for his professional well-being. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $300
278. Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings. Color 17 x 10.75 aerial photo of Luckenbach, Texas, signed in blue felt tip by Willie Nelson and in black felt tip by Waylon Jennings. Photo is affixed to an identical size mount. In fine condition, with a couple of tack holes to top edge. Nelson and Jennings memorialized Luckenbach with the song ‘Luckenbach, Texas (Back to the Basics of Love).’ Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $100
279. George Jones and Tammy Wynette. My Country album signed on the inside gatefold in blue ballpoint, “Thanks, George Jones” and “Tammy Wynette.” In fine condition. The records are included. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $100
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Eldridge’s
personal materials from a lifetime of jazz— featuring his trumpets, contracts, records, and more
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JAZZ, BLUES, AND STANDARDS 285. Roy Eldridge Estate. Nicknamed ‘Little Jazz,’ Roy Eldridge (1911–1989) was a jazz trumpet player known for his sophisticated use of harmony, virtuosic solos, and mastery of the instrument’s highest register. His prolific career lasted decades, seeing—and influencing—the development of jazz from its beginnings to its peak. After moving to Harlem, and later Chicago, Eldridge emerged as one of the top jazz trumpeters in the world, sought after by venues, bands, and recording studios alike—Artie Shaw and Gene Krupa were both willing to defy social convention, and sometimes law, by inviting him into their bands, using him as a featured soloist in a time when black musicians were barred from white groups. He went on to tour in Europe under the wing of jazz impresario Norman Granz and record with the likes of Ella Fitzgerald, Coleman Hawkins, Charles Mingus, and Eric Dolphy through the 1950s and 60s. Featured here is an extraordinary collection of Eldridge’s papers, instruments, sheet music, records, photographs, posters, a large trunk, and other personal effects, chronicling his career as one of the most influential swing musicians of his era.
dimples, but it is in tested, working condition. Includes the original Benge case (with Roy’s name & address label on the case), 3 or 4 mouthpieces, and three mutes. Second trumpet is a silver-plated circa 1928–30 King Liberty model, impressed with the serial number 78397 on the second valve. The trumpet has a few dents and rust spots, otherwise fine condition. Instrument is housed in his large tan trumpet case, labeled Roy Eldridge, with red lining from the 1940s– 1950s. The cornet is a Carl Fischer’s American Model, serial number 77734, with heavy corrosion to much of the horn. Various other brass instrument accessories are also included.
Among his papers are a wide variety of letters, contracts, tax returns, set lists, Christmas cards, checks, bank statements, and appointment books. Particularly notable among this group are: signed contracts dated between 1953 and 1980, including his 1965 tour of Europe and performances at the Downbeat Jazz Festival in Chicago and New York’s Museum of Modern Art; his 1955 life insurance policy; three of his credit cards circa early 1970s, each signed with his given name, “David R. Eldridge”; two Christmas cards signed by Ella Fitzgerald; itineraries for tours with Ella Fitzgerald and Oscar Peterson; typed lyrics for ‘TV Is The Thing’; ALSs sent to his wife; and a vintage signed photo of Sugar Ray Robinson, inscribed to “Little Jass [sic].” Unsigned photos are of a wide array of dates and sizes, with everything from candid snapshots to oversized prints, dated from the 1930s through 1970s. A few scrapbooks are also included. All paper material is in very good to fine condition, with dampstaining and moisture exposure to many pieces.
Twelve of his awards are also present, including the plaque he received in recognition of his 1971 Grammy nomination for “Best Jazz Performance by a Group, ‘The Nifty Cat,’ Album.” Other award plaques are from Down Beat (1946), the Blue Note (1984), International Jazz Federation (1981), and various smaller organizations and universities. While the Grammy plaque is in fine condition, most others exhibit heat soiling and moisture exposure. To top it off is Eldridge’s black beret, a style statement of many of the great jazzmen and their contemporaries—a look made most famous by the likes of Dizzy Gillespie and Thelonious Monk, both of whom recorded with Eldridge. Eldridge is often cited as one of Gillespie’s greatest influences—they even collaborated on an album together in 1954, entitled Roy and Diz.
Especially impressive are hundreds of pieces of handwritten sheet music in both ink and pencil, as well as some facsimile copies of the handwritten originals. Song titles include: ‘I Remember Harlem,’ ‘Saturday Night Fish Fry,’ ‘A Lot of Livin’’ (bearing a “Count Basie Orch.” stamp), ‘Don’t Do Me Like That,’ ‘Cottontail,’ ‘Fly Me to the Moon,’ ‘Let Me Uptown,’ and ‘Everybody do the Charleston.’ Also includes full handwritten scores of each instrument’s part for a number of songs, including ‘Rockin’ Chair’ and ‘After You’ve Gone’ arranged by Quincy Jones, as well as ‘Easter Parade,’ ‘I Remember Harlem,’ and ‘Basin St. Blues.’ Instruments included are two trumpets, a cornet, Roy’s drum set made up of four drum shells of various sizes with drum kit equipment and a few other percussion instruments, and his brother Joe Eldridge’s Martin saxophone. The most important trumpet is a Benge 5x trumped stamped “Resno-Tempered Bell, Custom Built by E. Benge, Los Angeles, Calif.,” and the number 13671 impressed into the side of the middle valve, with ML impressed on the other side. The serial number dates the trumpet to 1974. There are a few small
The collection of recordings consists of over 100 acetates, 300 78 rpm records (1930s–1950s), studio recordings, and nearly 100 reel-to-reel tapes. Many of the acetates are original radio air checks and the tapes are reels of live concerts, broadcasts, and rehearsals. Acetates are in extremely fragile condition, many becoming delaminated and flaking. The tapes and 78s are generally in fine condition. Detailed lists of the records and tapes are available online at www.rrauction.com.
Overall, this is a stunning archive of jazz history. Eldridge’s influence on the genre—serving as a bridge from swing to bebop—is unquestionable, and this group of his personal effects traces that development. With everything from his personal instruments to unheard recordings of he and his collaborators, it is remarkable in depth and breadth, it is an instantly impressive collection of the highest interest to any jazz aficionado. Due to the enormity of the collection please be advised that extra shipping charges will apply. The sheer overwhelming volume of items precludes a complete list, however, there is a very detailed inventory list of the recordings made by WKCR Jazz Radio DJ Ben Young, Phil Schapp and staff with notes on the 1920s-1970s studio recorded discs and commercial records and a list of the reel-to-reel tape recordings, which is available online at www.rrauction.com. Interested parties are strongly advised to view the collection in person at our offices, as this collection is sold as is, and no returns will be accepted. Many items have been exposed to moisture and exhibit blemishes or a musty odor consistent with such. Large personal collections such as this are seldom offered as a whole, and there are certainly still many discoveries that lie within. A truly rare find! RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $5,000
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Fabulous portrait signed with her nickname—“Lady Day” 286. Billie Holiday. Beautiful vintage glossy 7.75 x 9.5 Associated Booking Corp. publicity photo of Holiday, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “For Jack, Thanks for loving me. Stay as fine as you are. Lady Day, Billie Holiday.” In very good condition, with horizontal crazing and light creases to surface, a small tape-repaired tear to right side, and slightly trimmed edges. Her friend and musical partner Lester Young originally gave her the nickname ‘Lady Day,’ which she happily adopted and even recorded under—she used the pseudonym to record the song ‘Trav’lin’ Light’ for Capitol Records in 1942, attempting to sidestep her exclusive contract with Columbia. Signed photos of Holiday are rare and represent one of the most sought after autographs in jazz collecting—this is a particularly appealing example. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $300
Holiday inscribes her autobiography to a longtime Harlem minister shortly before her passing 287. Billie Holiday. Signed book: Lady Sings the Blues. Later printing. NY: Popular Library, 1958. Paperback, 4.25 x 7, 122 pages. Signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint on the table of contents page, “For Rev. Norman Eddy, Stay as wonderful as you are, Billie Holiday.” Autographic condition: signed page detached and uniformly toned, as well as some paper loss to right edge, otherwise fine. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Roger Epperson/ REAL, who states in his letter, “Most likely the last autograph she ever signed.” Reverend Norman Eddy settled into Harlem in the early 1950s, establishing one of the city’s first counseling centers. Originally published in 1956, Lady Sings the Blues was a candid, and sometimes painful, retelling of Holiday’s life dealing with her various addictions, institutionalization, and struggles of being an African-American before the Civil Rights movement. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $300 100 | JAZZ, blues, and standards
Rare Richard Tam-designed ensemble from her 1970 TV concert with Harry Belafonte
288. Lena Horne. An elegant screen worn outfit from Horne’s 1970 TV concert ‘Harry and Lena’ with Harry Belafonte. Outfit consists of a black double-knit tabard dress with side slits, with gold lame and rhinestones in a floral pattern applied around the waist, with Richard Tam and I. Magin & Co labels sewn into the inside near the collar; along with matching black pants with wide cuffs, with the same lame and rhinestone applique along the sides. Richard Tam was a well known San Francisco designer in the late 60s and early 70’s who created high end fashion for socialites and celebrities alike. The ensemble is worn during the last 20 minutes of the concert when Horne performs ‘The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face’ and ‘I Want To Be Happy’ among other songs with Belafonte. It is the only concert worn piece from Horne known to be available in the collecting market. Accompanied by a DVD copy of the concert, a TV Guide from March of 1970 featuring an article about the concert with an image of Horne in the outfit, the original soundtrack LP of the concert featuring images of Horne in the outfit on the back cover, and a copy of Horne’s biography ‘Stormy Weather’ which pictures her wearing the outfit on one of the photo pages. Provenance : Estate of Lena Horne, Doyle Auctions, 2011. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $300
Rare photo
of the influential Mississippi bluesman 289. Mississippi John Hurt. American country blues singer and guitarist (1893–1966). Scarce vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Hurt picking at his guitar, signed vertically in black ballpoint. In fine condition, with a few creases to borders. The first signed photo of Hurt we have ever offered. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
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Great pose of the jazz innovator
292. John Lee Hooker. Glossy 8 x 10 close-up photo, signed in person vertically in blue felt tip. In fine condition. Originally obtained b y i n - p e rs o n specialist Mike Wehrmann. Precertified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
290. Miles Davis. Uncommon 5.5 x 8.25 program photo of Davis playing the trumpet, signed in black ballpoint. Affixed to a white 8.5 x 11 sheet. An unobtrusive repaired tear to left edge and some light overall wrinkling, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Roger Epperson/REAL. An ideal image of Davis performing, especially desirable due to its visual similarity with the album cover of his iconic Kind of Blue. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
291. Miles Davis. Color
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glossy 8 x 10 photo of Davis holding his trumpet, signed in person in blue felt tip. In fine condition. Originally obtained b y i n - p e rs o n specialist Mike Wehrmann. Precertified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.
293. Sam Cooke. Scarce DS, three pages both sides, 8.5 x 11, November 18, 1960. Agreement between Cooke and the William Morris Agency in which he agrees to be represented by the firm for a period of two years at a rate of 10% of earnings. Crisply signed at the conclusion in blue ballpoint by Cooke and an agency representative. In fine condition, with expected document wear. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
After some time to cool down, ‘The Angry Man of Jazz’
withdraws a claim against fellow musician Fred Skinner 294. Charles Mingus. DS, signed “Charles Mingus, Jr.,” one page, 8.5 x 11, May 5, 1941. Document submitted to the board of directors of the Local 767 of the American Federation of Musicians. In part: “I herewith request permission to withdraw the claim which I have filed against Fred Skinner, relative to the Cafe Capri engagement.” Signed at the conclusion by Mingus, document bears a stamped signature of Florence Cadrez as a witness, who also writes at the top, “5-5-41 Board granted permission for withdrawal of claim. F. Cadrez.” A couple small tears and toning to edges, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a photocopy of Mingus’s claim. The initial claim to which Mingus refers was filed on April 25th and states that he was hired to play with Fred Skinner’s Band at Billy Berg’s Club Capri for one week, but after an argument with Skinner, was fired. He claims that he was only paid for five days and is due payment for the final two. Two weeks after filing the claim, Mingus presumably calmed down and decided to drop the claim rather than fortify the wall between himself and yet another fellow musician. Also signed by the union’s recording secretary, jazz composer and pianist Florence Cadrez, a celebrity in her own right, this document captures the calm after the storm—a moment of retreat from the jazz legend who lived on the attack. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
2 9 6 . H erbie Mann. Jazz flautist
x 11, all dated 1976. Documents pertaining to meetings of the Rams Hall Corporation, each signed at the conclusion in black felt tip by Sarah Vaughan, Marshall Fisher, and James Harper, including one signed twice by Vaughan. In overall fine condition, with expected document wear. RR Auction COA.
and important early practitioner of world music (1930–2003). DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, November 19, 1959. Standard American Federation of Musicians contract for Mann to appear at The Village Gate, New York, from November 11–December 6, 1959, in exchange for $1000 per week. Signed at the conclusion in blue ballpoint by Mann, adding his address below, and countersigned by the club’s owner, famous jazz impresario Art D’Lugoff. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $100
295. Sarah Vaughan. Four DSs, totaling seven pages, 8.5
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299. Sammy Davis, Jr. Original 1973 tour program from 297. Jazz Pianists. Five items: Opportunity Blues album, signed in black felt tip by Floyd Dixon; Let Me Play With Your Poodle album, signed and inscribed on the reverse in black felt tip by Piano Red; cardstock 8 x 10 photo of Clarence ‘Frogman’ Henry, signed in black felt tip; ballpoint signature of Fats Domino on an off-white 5 x 3 card; and a felt tip signature of Detroit Junior on an off-white 3.75 x 6.75 sheet. In overall fine condition. RR Auction COA.
Davis’s tour, 8.5 x 11, signed vertically on the first page in blue ballpoint. In fine condition, with expected light handling wear and a few edge creases to cover. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $100
Starting Bid $100
298. Blues Guitarists. 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 Fulson; glossy 10 x 8 publicity photo of Buddy Guy and Junior Wells, signed in black felt tip by Guy; trimmed 8 x 10 Living Blues magazine cover of Fenton Robinson, signed and inscribed in black ballpoint; Living Blues magazine, signed and inscribed in black felt tip by Big Bad Smitty; paperstock 8.25 x 11 photo of Hubert Sumlin, signed in blue felt tip; and a paperstock 8.5 x 11 photo of Henry Townsend, signed and inscribed in black felt tip. In overall fine condition, with brushing to a few of the signatures. RR Auction COA.
300. Louis Armstrong. Original handbill for Armstrong’s engagement at the Liverpool Empire beginning on September 12, 1932, 5 x 7.5, featuring Armstrong, Esther Ralston, Leslie Weston, and Carr Lynn. In fine condition, with a central horizontal fold and a bit of mild toning. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
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301. UK Blues Concert 1964. Original program for the 1964 American Folk Blues Festival held in England, 11 x 10, signed on the inside back cover in blue ballpoint by Sonny Boy Williamson, Sunnyland Slim, Willie Dixon, Lightnin’ Hopkins, Hammie Nixon, Sugar Pie DeSanto, Hubert Sumlin, and ‘Howling Wolf’ Chester Burnett. In fine condition, with expected mild handling wear. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Roger Epperson/REAL. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
302. Louis Armstrong and Music At Newport 1961. Vintage program from the 1961 “Music at Newport’ festival, 9 x 12, signed on the front cover in blue and black ballpoint by eight performers including headliner Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Julian ‘Cannonball’ Adderley, Gerry Mulligan, and Bobby Simmons. Several loose pages, expected handling wear, and some light to moderate contrast to a couple of the signatures, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
304. Count Basie. Original concert program from Basie’s 1957 UK tour, 8.25 x 10.5, 14 pages, with photos, articles, and song selections. Small pencil notation to one page and punch holes to left edge, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $100
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305. Larry Williams. R & B and rock singer (1935–1980) whose songs included ‘Bony Moronie,’ and ‘Shirt Fat Fannie.’ His songs were even covered by the Beatles and several British bands. Concert program page, 8.5 x 5.75, featuring an image and biography of Williams, signed in blue ballpoint. Matted and framed with a 45 rpm of ‘Dizzy, Miss Lizzy,’ and its sleeve to an overall size of 28.25 x 10.5. In fine condition, with some mild toning. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
306. B.B.King and L ed Z eppelin . Concert program for B. B. King with Johnny Winter at the Fillmore East, New York, on January 10–11, 1969, featuring biographies and images of both guitarists inside. Advertisements throughout promote various artists and albums, most notably an upcoming show at the Fillmore headlined by Iron Butterfly with Led Zeppelin as an opener—their New York debut. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.
307. Fats Waller. Vintage fountain pen signature and inscription, “To David, Here tiz! Best wishes, Thomas ‘Fats’ Waller,” on an off-white album page, with a collector’s notation along the top indicating signature was obtained at the Stanley Theatre in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on January 22, 1937. Matted and framed with a photo of Waller to an overall size of 13.25 x 18.25. In fine condition, with a few small stains along top edge. RR Auction COA.
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308. Jazz and Big Band. Total of 52 vintage fountain pen signatures from Ella Fitzgerald and the Chick Webb Band, the Lionel Hampton Orchestra, and the Gene Krupa Orchestra, each group signing on separate off-white 7.25 x 10.5 sheets which were subsequently affixed to 11 x 14 scrapbook pages along with clipped magazine photos. The 19 signers from the Fitzgerald/Webb band include Ella Fitzgerald, Taft Jordan, Elmer Williams, Pete Clarke, Ulysses Livingston, Dick Vance, George Matthews, and Tommy Fulford; the 20 signers from Hampton’s orchestra include Lionel Hampton, Illinois Jacquet, Jack McVea, Marshal Royal, Ernest Royal, Lee Young, Bob Evans, Irving P. Ashby, Ray Perry, Bob Barfield, Karl George, Freddie Trainor, Vernon Alley, Henry Sloan, Papa Whitman, and Chas Thompson; and among 13 signers from Krupa’s group include Gene Krupa, Roy Eldridge, Anita O’Day, Johnny Desmond, Milton Raskin, Babe Wagner, Graham Young, and Remo Biondi. In overall very good condition, with various folds, creases, and toning. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200 106 | JAZZ, blues, and standards
Desirable vintage portrait of ‘Ol’ Blue Eyes’ from Guys and Dolls
309. John Lee Hooker. Three original circa 1960s glossy 8.25 x 6.25 photos taken by Peter Kaye of John Lee Hooker performing in the famous Cavern Club. All bear the photographer’s stamp to reverse. In overall fine condition. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
311. Frank Sinatra. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 MGM promotional photo for Guys and Dolls, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Dan—In appreciation for your admiration. With fondest regards always, Frank Sinatra.” In fine condition, with some scattered light bends and creases, and a few spots to finish to lower left. A handsome portrait from Sinatra’s resurgence as the image practically leaps off the photo. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
Magnificent oversized in-person Sinatra portrait 3 1 2 . F rank Sinatra. Spec-
310. Blues and Soul. Collection of eight unsigned vintage publicity photos, six 8 x 10 and two 10 x 8, for various blues and soul singers. Pictured are: James Brown, Clyde McPhatter, the Isley Brothers, Dionne Warwick, the Miracles, the Jazz Crusaders, and Chuck Jackson (2). In overall fine condition, with scattered light creases. RR Auction COA.
tacular color glossy 11 x 14 photo of a young Sinatra in a suit and bow tie, signed in person in blue felt tip. In fine condition. Originally obtained by in-person specialist Mike Wehrmann. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.
Starting Bid $100
Starting Bid $200
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LARRY RAFFERTY COLLECTION W
ith a penchant for autographs of jazz and blues greats from throughout music history, Larry Rafferty has spent a lifetime assembling one of the most diverse and impressive collections around— a terrific ensemble with great range, from Charlie Parker to John Coltrane, Fats Waller to Thelonious Monk. He was first inspired to collect in the 1970s when he uncovered a 1920s Okeh Records promo still signed by Louis Armstrong, and has continued the hunt for such treasures to today. After emerging as one of the hobby’s most prolific collectors, he became one of its most respected dealers—now known by his customers around the globe as ‘Mr. Bebop.’ Two decades ago, Rafferty started selling out of necessity, making space for new finds as his collection grew, in a venture that has evolved into one of today’s prime sources for art and music material. With his impending retirement and retreat from the business, some of the gems of Rafferty’s collection are being offered in this exciting section, ranging from signed and unsigned photos, to documents, albums, artwork, and even signed saxophone reeds—the tools of the trade—from a variety of jazz icons and blues legends. Most prominent is a selection of extraordinarily rare signed photos, featuring the likes of Charlie Parker, John Coltrane, Huddie ‘Lead Belly’ Ledbetter, and Charles Mingus—all excessively difficult to find in the format. Other autographic material consists of a veritable ‘Who’s Who’ of the jazz and blues genres, with household names like Duke Ellington, Dizzy Gillespie, Louis Armstrong, Billie Holiday, Muddy Waters, and Miles Davis, supported by lesser known innovators such as Jimmie Blanton, Ma Rainey, Freddie Webster, Lonnie Johnson, and Charlie Christian. An impressive quantity of posters for shows at Antone’s Nightclub and photos by renowned photographers Jim Marshall and Peter Amft round out the remarkable collection. Many of these items are of such rarity that it will be years before any similar examples hit the marketplace, and with a count of nearly 200 separate lots there is certainly something to pique the interest of a jazz or blues enthusiast of any stripe. 108 | larry rafferty collection
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Extraordinarily rare portrait of ‘The Bird’ on stage 316. Charlie Parker. Considered one of the most influential jazz musicians ever (1920–1955), Parker and Dizzy Gillespie helped develop Bebop as a reaction against the prevalent swing music of the period. His personal life was not as successful—plagued by troubles which included drugs and alcohol and suicide attempts. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 Herman Leonard photo of Parker performing on stage in New York City in 1949, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Visoilo, Best wishes, Charlie Parker.” Reverse bears several collector’s notations in Portuguese. Scattered creases and a bit of surface crazing, otherwise fine condition. Scarce in any size photo, Parker’s autograph rates among the rarest of all jazz signatures. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
Incredibly scarce portrait of the free jazz pioneer
317. John Coltrane. Saxophonist, band leader, and composer (1926–1967) whose brilliant improvisatory skills and experimental spirit made him one of the most influential and highly regarded musicians in the history of jazz. After playing tenor and soprano sax with Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis, and Thelonious Monk, he led his own groups and made such classic recordings as ‘Giant Steps,’ ‘My Favorite Things,’ and ‘A Love Supreme.’ He died of liver cancer at the age of 41. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo of Coltrane outdoors, signed in the lower border in black ballpoint, “Thank you, John Coltrane.” In fine condition. This particular image was used as the cover image for his album A Love Supreme. Coltrane is extremely scarce in any autographed material, particularly in signed photos. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $300
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Amazing Lead Belly photo,
one of music’s ultimate rarities
318. Huddie ‘Lead Belly’ Ledbetter. One of the premier American folksingers (1888-1949), he spent years in and out of jail for murder and attempted murder, recorded ‘Goodnight, Irene,’ ‘Boll Weevil,’ ‘The Midnight Special,’ and others. Vintage 7.25 x 9.25 program photo, signed in the lower border in black ink, “Huddie Ledbetter.” In fine condition, with a vertical fold, small edge tear, and some scattered light creases. One of the rarest blues autographs, virtually nonexistent in signed photos. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
Scarce photo of ‘The Angry Man of Jazz’
319. Charles Mingus. Influential jazz bassist and composer (1922–1979) whose complex, innovative works meld elements of jazz, classical, and gospel. Exceptional vintage 10 x 7 photo of Mingus playing his bass, beautifully signed along the bottom in red ink. In fine condition. Mingus is seldom encountered in signed photos, particularly of this size and quality. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
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320. Count Basie Band and Lester Young. Vintage glossy 10 x 8 photo of Basie standing next to a piano, signed in fountain pen. Also signed on the reverse by 13 members of his orchestra, including: Lester Young, Ed Lewis, Earle Warren, Buddy Tate, Freddie Green, Buck Clayton, Dick Wells, and Bennie Morton. Staple holes to top edge of image side, noticeable creases, and light brushing to a couple of signatures on reverse, as well as some scattered toning, otherwise very good condition. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
Early Fitzgerald photo
signed after a 1937 radio performance
321. Louis Armstrong. Vintage glossy 10 x 8 photo of the marquee of the RKO Palace presenting Armstrong, signed and inscribed in blue ink to clarinet player Mezz Mezzrow, “To my boy ‘Mezz’ from Louis Armstrong 11/27/31.” In very good condition, with some skipping and irregular ink adhesion to portions of signature and inscription, missing lower left corner, and scattered creases. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
3 2 2 . P aul Chambers. Important jazz double bassist (1935– 1969) who played with Miles Davis and was a member of the Wynton Kelly Trio. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo of Chambers, signed in fountain pen by Chambers, Wynton Kelly, and Jimmy Cobb. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.
323. Ella Fitzgerald. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo of a young Fitzgerald, signed in fountain pen, “Best wishes, Sincerely, Ella Fitzgerald.” Tack holes and missing corner tips, a small edge tear, and a small block of toning to bottom border, otherwise fine condition. Collector’s notations on reverse indicate signature was obtained at the CBS Saturday Night Swing broadcast on February 13, 1937, meaning Fitzgerald was only 19 years old at the time of signing. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
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324. Bunny Berigan and Band. Jazz trumpeter (1908–1942) who rose to stardom during the swing era, but was hampered by alcoholism until it drove him to death at age 33. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Berigan, signed in fountain pen, “Regards from Bunny Berigan,” and also signed by his 12 band members including: Clyde Rounds, Georgie Auld, Steve Lipkins, Sid Perlmutter, Arnold Fishkind, Irving Goodman, George Wettling, Joe Dixon, Joe Lippman, Sonny Lee, and Tommy Morgan. Reverse bears collector’s notations stating the signatures were obtained at the Hotel Pennsylvania on June 29, 1937. In fine condition, with a single tack hole to each corner tip, slight paper loss to lower right corner tip, and a mild impression of a label affixed to reverse. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
326. Coleman Hawkins. Handsome vintage 10.5 x 13.5 program photo of Hawkins in a suit and tie, signed vertically in blue ballpoint. In fine condition, with slightly trimmed edges due to removal from program. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
Choice portrait of Miller and his orchestra
325. Son House. Blues singer and guitarist (1902–1988) noted for his slide guitar playing. Uncommon 10.75 x 10 program photo of House holding his guitar, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.
327. Glenn Miller. Popular big band leader (1904–1944) whose plane disappeared over the English Channel during World War II and was never found. Vintage pearl-finish 10 x 8 double weight photo of Miller and his orchestra performing, signed in fountain pen by Miller as well as by 15 members of his orchestra including: John Best, Bill May, Tex Beneke, Hal McIntyre, Al Klink, Jimmy Priddy, Marion Hutton, Frank D’Annolfo, Chummy MacGregor, Wil Schwartz, and Lightnin’ Tanner. In fine condition. A particularly nice and boldly-signed example. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
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Superb, early candid of “Buddy Powell (Piano)” 328. Earl ‘Bud’ Powell. Jazz pianist (1924–1966) influential in the development of bebop. Choice vintage glossy 4.5 x 7 candid photo of Powell wearing a sharp suit on a city sidewalk, signed in fountain pen, “Buddy Powell (Piano).” In fine condition. The very first Powell signed photo we have offered. RR Auction COA.
3 3 0 . S onny Stitt. Prolific American saxophonist (1924– 1982) best known for his work in the bebop and hard bop styles. Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Stitt with his alto sax, prominently signed and inscribed in red felt tip, “All the best to Tommy, Sonny Stitt.” In fine condition. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Scarce portrait
of electric bluesman Jimmy Reed 329. Jimmy Reed. American
A portrait to his longtime band member ‘Honey Bear,’ “The ‘tops’ in Tenor Sax artists— Boy you’re God’s gift to me” 3 3 1 . F ats Waller. Jazz
blues musician and songwriter, notable for bringing his distinctive style of blues to mainstream audiences (1925–1976). Rare vintage glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo of Reed playing his guitar, signed in blue ballpoint, “Best wishes, Jimmy Reed.” In fine condition, with some scattered light surface marks and a signature impression from another item placed on top of the photo. Reed is quite uncommon in signed photos, with this example being just the second one we have ever offered. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.
musician (1904– 1943) whose inimitable stride piano style made him one of the greatest players ever. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Waller seated at a piano, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Eugene Sedric: (Honey Bear), Yes! Yes! Yes! The ‘tops’ in Tenor Sax artists—Boy you’re God’s gift to me. You’re swell, You’re tops always! Even in death you’ll be tops. Yes! Yes! Yes! Best wishes & friendly & everlasting Pals, Thos. ‘Fats’ Waller.” In very good condition, with missing top right corner tip, a few small edge tears, and scattered creases. Sedric was a saxophonist in Waller’s band from 1934–1942. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
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The ‘Queen of the Blues’ presents a portrait to “old stinking Clinton, my Gin drinking friend” 332. Dinah Washington. Legendary American singer (1924–1963), dubbed the Queen of the Blues, who died of an overdose of sleeping pills at the age of 39. Vintage glossy 8 x 9.25 photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To old stinking Clinton, my Gin drinking friend, Luck always, Dinah Washington.” In very good condition, with trimmed top edge, a couple light brushes and crease to inscription, and some other scattered light creases. A scarce photo made even more desirable by the unique inscription. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
333. Little Walter. Famous for his blues harmonica playing (1930–1968), he was the first and only musician to ever be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for harmonica. While taking a break during a performance in the South Side of Chicago, he was involved in a fight and would eventually succumb to his injuries the next day. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo of Walter holding his harmonicas, signed and inscribed in green ballpoint, “Little Walker, Best wishes to Charles.” In fine condition, with some light skipping to inscription. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.
335. Chick Webb. Influential jazz drummer and band leader (1905–1939). Vintage glossy 10 x 8 publicity photo of Webb, signed in fountain pen, “Chick Webb,” and also signed by Teddy McRae and Tommy Fulford. Photo also bears a pre-printed Webb signature in the lower right. Missing corner tips, a few tack holes to corners and edges, and an ink notation to bottom border, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
336. Lester Young.
Jazz trumpeter (1916–1947) cited by Miles Davis as an early influence. Vintage glossy 4.5 x 7 candid full-length photo of Webster in a city street, signed in fountain pen, “Freddie Webster, ‘Trpt.,’ J. L. ‘Och.’” In fine condition. RR Auction COA.
American musician (1909–1959) acclaimed as one of the greatest tenor sax and clarinet players in the history of jazz. He finally succumbed, after a long struggle, to alcoholism at the age of 49. Vintage 11.75 x 12.25 record sleeve photo, signed and inscribed in white ink “Lester Young to Jack.” In very good to fine condition, with slightly trimmed edges, a few creases, and a circular album impression. RR Auction COA.
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
334. Freddie Webster.
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Unique and colorful original Davis artwork 337. Miles Davis. Original collage painting by Davis, mixed media on a 5 x 7.5 sheet, signed at the bottom in blue ink, “Miles Davis.” Matted to an overall size of 9 x 11.75. In fine condition. After suffering a stroke in the early 1980s, Davis was encouraged to take up drawing and painting as part of his rehabilitation. This particular piece is from that period, and was originally obtained by a fan in Munich, Germany, in 1987. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
Jump for Joy program from Jimmie Blanton, Ellington’s revolutionary golden-era bassist
Scarce signatures of Goodman orchestra members,
including Charlie Christian
3 3 8 . J immie Blanton. Vintage program from Duke Ellington’s Jump for Joy musical revue, starring Dorothy Dandridge, 8.75 x 11.75, 12 pages, signed on the front cover in fountain pen by Blanton. In fine condition, with expected handling wear and some mild toning to bottom of front cover. Performing with Ellington from 1939–1941, he was forced to retire due to tuberculosis, but not before making significant contributions to changing the way the bass was used in jazz. RR Auction COA.
339. Charlie Christian. Swing and jazz guitarist (1916– 1942) and member of the Benny Goodman Orchestra. Vintage pencil signature, “Charlie Christian,” on an off-white 5.25 x 3.5 lightly-lined sheet, also signed by Dave Tough, Jimmie Maxwell, Mike Bryan, Skippy Martin, Pete Mondello, and Cootie Williams. Small separations to the central vertical fold, a uniform shade of light toning, and a small hole to lower left, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.
Starting Bid $200
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Sinatra photo collection including two signed, and a notated team portrait of his Swooners after a victory
340. Frank Sinatra. Collection of seven vintage photos, including two signed by Sinatra, with a handwritten notation from Sinatra on the reverse of a third. Archive includes: —glossy 10 x 8 photo of Sinatra and his childhood friend and noted boxing trainer Al Silvani, signed in fountain pen, “Sincerely, Frank Sinatra,” and signed and inscribed, “To my brother Joe—Thanks a lot for everything. Best wishes always, your brother Al” —glossy 8 x 10 photo of Sinatra and Silvani posing together, signed in fountain pen by Sinatra, and signed and inscribed again to Joe by Silvani —glossy 10 x 8 photo of an amateur baseball team named the “Swooners,” organized by Sinatra, who is standing in the second row, and also featuring Anthony Quinn, notated on the reverse in fountain pen by Sinatra, “We won the game Sunday 6 to 1, at Gilmore Stadium” Other photos include: a 10 x 8 of Rocky Marciano receiving a foot rub during training; an 8 x 10 portrait of Sinatra; a 7 x 5 portrait of Maxie Rosenbloom, Sinatra, and Silvani taking in a show; and a matte-finish 5 x 7 portrait of Sinatra. In very good condition, with a missing corner to both of the signed photos, and some scattered creases and edge loss to some of the other photos. Silvani was a close personal friend of Sinatra’s and the Rat Pack, and one of boxing’s most sought-after trainers. A great collection with wonderful association to two of Frank’s loves, boxing and baseball. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
Notoriously scarce portrait of the legendary pianist 341. Thelonious Monk. Idiosyncratic pianist, composer, and arranger (1917–1982) who takes a place among the most innovative and influential figures of modern jazz. Magazine cover from the February 28, 1964, issue of Time, signed in blue ballpoint, “Good luck always, Thelonious Monk.” In fine condition, with scattered light creases and a mailing label affixed to lower left corner. Despite the beginning of the British invasion, jazz was at the forefront of the American music scene, with the article crediting Monk for helping to bring jazz out of the swing era. Any signed images on Monk are quite scarce, with this image used specifically created for the cover by Boris Chaliapin. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
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Signing his first album as bandleader 342. Chet Baker. Tragic jazz great whose intimate playing style established him as a great talent until his drug-related death in 1988. Chet Baker Quartet album signed and inscribed on the front cover, “Thanks Sammy, Chet Baker—55—.” Album is also signed on the back cover by Sammy Davis. Jr. In very good condition, with separations to horizontal edges, scattered surface wear and creases, and an old auction label to front cover. The record is included. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
Davis and Cobb sign their masterpiece, Kind of Blue 343. Miles Davis and Jimmy Cobb. Kind of Blue album signed and inscribed on the back cover in blue ballpoint, “To Leo, Miles Davis, thank you,” and “Best wishes, Jimmie Cobb, July 3rd 1960.” In fine condition, with partial separation to top edge, light uniform toning to back cover, and scattered wear to front cover. The record is included. Kind of Blue has been regarded by many critics as the greatest jazz album of all time. Precertified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
3 4 4 . B ill Evans. Innovative and highly regarded jazz pianist (1929–1980) who worked briefly with Miles Davis before forming his own trio in the late 1950s. Plagued by a decades-long struggle with hepatitis and drug addition, Evans died at the age of 51. Conversations with Myself album signed on the front cover in black felt tip, “The shadow knows! Bill Evans 80.” In fine condition. The record is included. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
345. Dexter Gordon and Teddy Edwards. Dexter: The Dial Sessions album signed on the inside gatefold in black ballpoint by Dexter Gordon and Teddy Edwards. In fine condition, with a few edge creases and some scattered light cover wear. The record is included. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200 www.RRAuction.com | 117
346. Mance Lipscomb. American blues singer, guitarist, and songster (1895–1976). Mance Lipscomb Vol. 3: Texas Songster in a Live Performance album signed and inscribed vertically on the back cover, “To Mike, Mance Lipscomb.” Partial separations to edges, otherwise fine condition. The record is included. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
349. Dinah Washington. Legendary American singer (1924–1963) dubbed the ‘Queen of the Blues,’ who died of an overdose of sleeping pills at the age of 39. Unforgettable album signed and inscribed on the reverse in blue ballpoint, “To Linda & Albert, Best Wishes, Dinah Washington.” In fine condition, with light overall soiling to reverse. The record is included. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
3 4 7 . W ardell Gray and Sonny Clark. Jazz tenor saxophonist (1921–1955) who died under mysterious circumstances in Las Vegas. Prestige 10˝ album signed and inscribed on the front cover in blue ballpoint, “To Ed Price, Sincerely, Wardell Gray,” and “Sonny Clark, piano.” Also signed by Frank Morgan, Oscar Pettiford, and Monty Budwig, each adding their respective instrument. In fine condition, with a couple of old newspaper clippings affixed to back cover and a mild album impression. The record is included. Also accompanied by a newspaper clipping about the disposal of Gray’s body. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
3 5 0 . M uddy Waters. Esteemed and influential blues musician (1913–1983) ranked as one of the ‘100 Greatest Artists of All Time’ by Rolling Stone magazine in 2004. After the Rain album signed and inscribed on the front cover in blue ballpoint, “To Mike, Muddy Waters.” In fine condition, with light ‘ring of wear’ to cover, some light dampstaining, and slight curling to right edge from small separations to top and bottom edges. The record is included. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
348. Stevie Ray Vaughan. Texas Flood album nicely signed and inscribed on the front cover in black felt tip, “To Larry, All my best, Stevie Ray Vaughan.” In fine condition. The record is included. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.
351. Albert Ammons and Pete Johnson.
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
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Color 45 rpm record sleeve for ‘Boogie Woogie,’ signed and inscribed on the front cover in black ink, “To George, Pete Johnson” and “Yours truly, Albert Ammons.” In fine condition, with light brushing and skipping to signatures. RR Auction COA.
Enjoying the freedom of playing in Europe 352. Ben Webster. American jazz saxophonist (1909–1973) generally regarded, along with Coleman Hawkins and Lester Young, as one of the three greatest ‘swing tenors.’ ALS signed “Ben,” two pages, lightly-lined, 5.75 x 8.25, 1968. Letter to Claire Gordon. In part: “I saw Alan DuBois in Switzerland some time ago, and he gave me some money, however I don’t remember the exact amount, and I saw Jimmy Woodie Sat. night here in Amsterdam, and he said he had some money for me. Please don’t worry about it. The thing about it is, poor Rex is gone. What a severe shock it was to me, when I heard the sad news. It’s funny, how in a matter of seconds, things that happened almost thirty years ago flash across your mind…So far, gig wise, things have been O.K. For me of course, I’m a little fat, smile, you know how I love to eat and drink beer.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Webster’s hand, and signed on the reverse in the return address areas, “B. Webster.” RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
353. Howard McGhee. ALS, in pencil, signed “How,” one page, 5.5 x 8.5, no date. Short letter to Hunter Hancock on the back cover of a Pan-American Records catalog. In part: “I told one of the girls to tell you that I’d be a little late. Evidently, she didn‘t tell you… Line-up for the concert.” McGhee goes on to list eight musicians for the concert including Coleman Hawkins, Corky Corcoran, and Roy Eldridge. In fine condition, with a paperclip impression to top left corner. Accompanied by an unsigned color glossy 8 x 10 photo of McGhee performing. RR Auction COA.
“I got out of the music business some 20 years ago”
Starting Bid $200
3 5 4 . L ennie Niehaus. AMQS in pencil on an off-white 8.5 x 7 musically-lined sheet. Niehaus pens eight bars of music entitled “One for Red,” adding, “Composed for the movie ‘Bird’ for Red Rodney to play,” and signing at the conclusion. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.
355. Artie Shaw. ALS, one page, 6.25 x 8.5, July 26, 1980. Response to an admirer. In part: “Sorry, but I have no photos on hand…I got out of the music business some 20 years ago…I’d hardly keep sending stuff out for all those years without going to considerable expense and trouble—in which case, why quit the business at all, right?” In fine condition, with slight show-through from the admirer’s initial letter to the reverse. RR Auction COA.
Starting Bid $200
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356. Ida Cox and Jesse Crump. Singer and vaudeville performer (1896–1967) billed as ‘The Uncrowned Queen of the Blues.’ DS two pages, 8.5 x 11, January 29, 1925. Royalty agreement between the Chicago Music Publishing Company and Crump for a song titled ‘Same Old Blues,’ with Crump receiving two cents for each piano copy sold, as well as 25% of the royalties for mechanical reproduction. Signed on the second page by Crump, and signed as a witness by Ida Cox. In fine condition, with expected document wear. Accompanied by the embossed registration certificate from the Copyright Office of the Library of Congress. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
357. Lonnie Johnson. American blues and jazz singer and guitarist (1899–1970) cited as the first jazz guitar pioneer to play single-string guitar solos. DS, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 8 x 10.5, no date. Blank application to register a claim to copyright. Signed at the conclusion in blue ballpoint. In very fine condition. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
358. Gertrude ‘Ma’ Rainey. One of the earliest known American professional blues singers (1886–1939), and one of the first generation of such singers to record. DS, signed “Gertrude Rainey,” two pages, 8.5 x 11, December 12, 1923. Royalty agreement between the Chicago Music Publishing Company and Rainey for a song titled ‘Walking Blues,’ with Rainey receiving two cents for each piano copy sold, as well as 25% of the royalties for mechanical reproduction. Signed on the second page by Rainey and Lovie Austin, and witnessd by legendary A&R man J. Mayo Williams. In fine condition, with expected document wear. Accompanied by an unsigned glossy photo of Rainey and her band. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
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359. Otis Spann. Blues pianist (1930–1970) who was a longtime member of Muddy Waters’s band. Spann was memorably featured on Fleetwood Mac’s 1969 album Biggest Thing Since Colossus. DS three pages, 8.5 x 14, December 29, 1965. Agreement between Spann and Ryerson Music Company for the sale of a song entitled ‘Marie’ for the price of one dollar. Spahn will receive royalties for piano copies, printed arrangements, mechanical rights, and for the song’s performances. Signed on the last page in blue ballpoint by Spann and countersigned by a company executive. In fine condition, with usual document wear. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
360. L ee Morgan. Jazz trumpeter (1938–1972) who recorded over 30 albums. DS one page both sides, 8.5 x 11, February 9, 1969. Agreement for Morgan and his quintet to play a “jazz concert” at the Famous Ballroom in Baltimore, Maryland, on February 9, for a flat $500.00. Signed twice at the bottom in blue ballpoint by Morgan, adding his address and phone number as well. A notation at the top indicates Morgan received $535, with another payment of $15.00 for a drum rental. In fine condition, with intersecting folds, and a mild block of toning to center of page. RR Auction COA.
362. T he International S weethearts of Rhythm. FDC with a cachet honoring the 50th anniversary of the motion picture, signed in pencil and fountain pen by 14 members of the International Sweethearts of Rhythm. Signers include: Anna Mae Winburn, Evelyn McGee, Pauline Braddy, Rosalind ‘Roz’ Cron, Rae Lee Jones, Johnnie Mae Rice, Ernestine ‘Tiny’ Davis, Johnnie Mae Stansbury, Rosita Cruz, Margaret ‘Trump Margo’ Gibson, and Mimi Polak. Removably corner-mounted and matted with a second generation Teenie Harris photo of the group to an overall size of 12 x 16. In fine condition, with light blocks of toning. RR Auction COA.
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361. Yeatis Sonny Clark. Noted jazz pianist (1931– 1963). Endorsed JATAP Publishing Co., Inc. business check, 8.25 x 3.25, filled out in type and signed by two company executives, payable to Clark for $3.08, June 21, 1956. Endorsed on the reverse in blue ballpoint, “Yeatis Sonny Clark.” Memo line indicates check is for publisher’s rotyalties. In fine condition, with expected cancellation stamps and holes, and a staple hole under signature. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
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363. Serge Chaloff. Jazz saxophonist (1923–1957). Unsigned handwritten musical exercise, in pencil, on an 8 x 6.75 musically-lined sheet, labeled at the top by Chaloff “(D Major).” Chaloff writes 21 bars of music which he used as part of a lesson for a music student. Accompanied by a letter from the original owner stating, “This was one of many exercise sheets he made out when he gave me lessons in my home.” In fine condition. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
364. Goodman, Hampton, Wilson, and Krupa. Vintage menu
366. Chu Berry. Influential swing tenor saxophonist (1908–1941). Vintage C. G. Conn Ltd. Special saxophone reed, signed in fountain pen, “‘Best Wishes,’ Chu Berry, Cab Calloway Band.” Attractively mounted and matted with a photo of Berry to an overall size of 13.5 x 19.75. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.
from the Mad Hattan Room in New York’s Hotel Pennsylvania, 9 x 12, signed on the back cover in pencil by Gene Krupa, Benny Goodman, Teddy Wilson, and Lionel Hampton. In very good condition, with a central vertical crease passing through a single letter of three signatures, scattered other creases, and expected handling wear. Accompanied by an unsigned glossy 10 x 8 photo of the four performing together. RR Auction COA.
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
365. F reddie King. Blues guitarist and singer (1934–1976) nicknamed ‘The Texas Cannonball.’ Handbill for the October 14, 1975, performance of King and his band in Germany, 8 x 5.5, signed in blue ballpoint, “Best wishes, Freddie King.” Handbill is affixed to an identical size sheet. In fine condition, with a central vertical fold. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
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367. Don Byas. Tenor saxophonist associated with bebop (1912–1972). Vintage ‘Artist Cut’ saxophone reed, signed in black ink, “Don Byas.” Attractively mounted and matted with a close-up photo of Byas to an overall size of 13.25 x 18. In fine condition. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
3 6 8 . C oleman Hawkins. Vintage Roy
370. Lester Young.
Maier saxophone reed, signed in fountain pen, “Coleman Hawkins.” Attractively mounted and matted with a photo of Hawkins to an overall size of 14 x 18; the photo is an original print signed in the lower border in pencil by the photographer, Valerie Wilmer. Chipping to tip of the reed, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.
American musician (1909–1959) acclaimed as one of the greatest tenor sax and clarinet players in the history of jazz. He finally succumbed, after a long struggle, to alcoholism at the age of 49. Vintage Vandoren saxophone reed, signed in fountain pen, “Lester Young, 1st tenor.” Nicely mounted and matted with a photo of Young to an overall size of 11.75 x 18. Some chipping and staining to the reed, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
371. Saxophonists: Woods, Mulligan, and rollins. Three signed reeds: Vandoren saxophone reed, signed in black felt tip by Gerry Mulligan; La Voz saxophone reed, signed in black felt tip by Phil Woods; and a Rico V-3 reed, signed in black felt tip by Sonny Rollins, adding pair of eighth notes. All are nicely mounted and matted with photos of the musicians to overall sizes of approximately 12.5 x 17.5. In overall fine condition. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
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372. J. J. Johnson. Jazz
375. Victoria Spivey. Pro-
trombonist, composer and arranger (19242001). Original vintage signed ink sketch of Johnson playing the trombone, done by an unknown artist, on an off-white 5 x 6.5 sheet, signed “Sincerely, J J Johnson,” with a collector’s pencil notation to lower right. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.
lific blues singer and songwriter (1906–1976). TLS, one page, 8.5 x 4.75, personal stationery, January 1, 1967. Letter to Frank Hurlock. In part: “I have just seen the latest issue of RSVP 19 and on page 14 I see a record I would like to obtain: Josh White—TB Blues/Molly Malone on London E L907 E#E.” Also includes an unsigned typed follow-up letter, one page, 4.5 x 9, personal stationery, May 5, 1967. In part: “It is me again, regarding the Josh White record I would like to say that I have never received same…If I did not win it please credit me and keep an eye open for another copy.” In overall very good condition, with mailing folds, light overall foxing, and tack holes to corners. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope for the second letter. RR Auction COA.
Starting Bid $200
373. Oscar Pettiford. Jazz double bassist and cellist (1922–1960) who was one of the earliest musicians to work in the bebop idiom. Original vintage felt tip sketch of Peittiford playing his bass by an unknown artist on an off-white 6 x 9.5 sheet, signed in the lower right in fountain pen by Pettiford. A couple small edge tears and light toning, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.
Starting Bid $200
376. Max Roach. A pair of heavily-used Vater Manhattan– 7A drum sticks, each signed in black felt tip, “Max Roach 10/25/99.” In fine condition, with expected wear from use. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $100
Starting Bid $200
3 7 7 . ‘ M agic Sam’ Maghett.
and soprano saxophonist (1924–2005). Original vintage signed ink sketch of of Thompson playing the saxophone, done by an unknown artist on an off-white 6 x 9.5 sheet, vertically signed in the right border in fountain pen by Thompson. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.
Blues guitarist and singer (1937-1969) whose career and confidence were undermined after serving a six-month sentence for desertion from the army. Program from the 1969 American Blues Festival, 11 x 10, signed inside in black felt tip on his full page image, “Magic Sam.” Program is also signed in ink and felt tip by Juke-Boy Bonner, Clifton Chenier, John Jackson, Alex Moore, Carey Bell, and Earl Hooker. In fine condition, with some scattered light creases and handling wear. RR Auction COA.
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
374. L ucky Thompson. Tenor
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381. Howlin’ Wolf. Blues singer,
378. Modern Jazz Quartet.
guitarist, and harmonica player (1910–1976) who changed his name soon after learning to play the harmonica and developing his guttural ‘howlin’ style under the tutelage of country blues man Charley Patton. Program page, with text in English and German, and a full page image of Howlin’ Wolf on the reverse, 10.75 x 10, including the printed lyrics to the first two lines of ‘I Asked for Water,’ as well as printed lyrics to ‘Tell Me’ signed in the center of the page in blue ink, “Howling Wolf, Chester A. Burnett.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.
Program for a performance by the Modern Jazz Quartet in Amsterdam on October 24, 1959, 7 x 10, two pages, signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint by Milt Jackson, Percy Heath, John Lewis, and Connie Kay. In fine condition, with a central horizontal fold. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
379. Dave B rubeck . American jazz composer, pianist and band leader (1920–2012). V i n ta g e o n e page program, 5.5 x 8.5, for the Ravinia Festival held on July 11, 1955, signed on the reverse in ballpoint and felt tip by Dave Brubeck, Paul Desmond, Bob Bates, and Joe Dodge. Also included is a brief 1999 TLS from Brubeck, signed “Dave,” on a picture postcard which reads: “Many thanks for sharing the Ravinia program with me. I remember the occasion well.” Central horizontal and vertical folds to page, and some light wrinkling and creasing, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.
pianist, singer, and bandleader (1898–1971) and second wife of Louis Armstrong. Ballpoint signature and inscription, “To Kenneth Ostlund, Lil Hardin Armstrong, Aug. 1970,” on a white 4.5 x 3.25 slip. In fine condition, with a small spot above inscription. Accompanied by an unsigned vintage 10 x 8 photo of Armstrong and her band. RR Auction COA.
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
382. Lil Hardin Armstrong. Jazz
380. Sonny Boy Williamson. Alex ‘Rice’ Miller, aka Sonny Boy Williamson, (1912–1965) was recognized as a giant throughout the blues world as a harmonica player, vocalist, songwriter, recording artist, live performer, and colorful personality. Program page, with text in English and German, 10.75 x 10, including the printed lyrics to the first two lines of ‘Help Me,’ signed in the center of the page in blue ink. In fine condition. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
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383. Willie ‘The Lion’ Smith. Jazz pia-
386. Joe Gordon. Jazz trumpeter
nist and one of the masters of the stride style (1893–1973). Vintage sheet music for ‘Crazy Blues,’ 9.25 x 12.25, five pages, signed and inscribed on the front cover in fountain pen, “Willie the Lion Smith, to my boy Lenny Kunstadt.” In very good condition, with tears and chipping to edges, complete separation to adjoining fold, and a toned piece of tape to front cover. Kunstadt was a renowned jazz scholar and collector, who also co-founded and managed the specialist blues record label Spivey Records. RR Auction COA.
(1928–1963). Vintage ballpoint signature, “Best of luck, Joe Gordon, trumpet,” on a light green 5.25 x 4.5 album page, also signed by five others including Melba Liston, Nelson Boyd, Walter Davis, Jr., and Benny Golson. Uniform mild toning to edges, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
3 8 7 . B ooker Little. Jazz trum384. Chet Baker.
Tragic jazz great whose intimate playing style established him as a great talent until his drug-related death in 1988. Vintage ballpoint signature, “Chet Baker,” on a light green 5.75 x 4.5 album page, also signed by five others, including Bobby Timmons and Phil Urso. Mild toning to edges, lightly over beginning of Baker’s signature, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.
peter and composer (1938–1961). Scarce vintage ballpoint signature, “Best wishes to a music lover—Booker Little,” on a light green 5.75 x 4.5 album page, also signed by George Coleman (saxophone), Art Davis (bass), and Roy Draper (tuba). In fine condition, with some mild toning to edges. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
385. Dizzy Gillespie. Vintage ink signature, “John Gillespie,” at the bottom of a 7 x 10 TLS to Gillespie from graphologist Robert Isaacson, dated July 23, 1959. In fine condition. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
388. Wes Montgomery. Seminal American jazz guitarist (1923–1968). Rare vintage ballpoint signatures of Wes Montgomery, Buddy Montgomery, and Monk Montgomery on an off-white 5 x 2 slip. Matted with a photo of the brothers to an overall size of 18 x 14. Light scattered toning, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
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Basie and Holiday on the road in late 1937 389. Billie Holiday, Count Basie, and Herschel Evans. Vintage pencil signatures, “Best always, Billie Holiday,” and “Count Basie,” on an off-white 8.25 x 5.5 sheet, also signed by 12 others, including members of Basie’s orchestra, including: Avery Wilson, James Rushing, Ed Lewis, Dan Minor, Jo Jones, Ronald Washington, Robert Hicks, Herschel Evans, and Buddy Richardson. Evans, one of the great tenor sax men of the 30s, engaged in legendary battles with Lester Young and died at age 29. This is the only signature of his both we and expert Larry Rafferty have ever seen. Intersecting folds, and a uniform shade of toning, otherwise fine condition. Notation on reverse indicates signatures were acquired on December 25, 1937. Basie and Holiday toured together for a year, yet only two recordings of their collaboration were made, coming from their appearances at the Savoy Ballroom in Harlem. A scarce item from the two legendary jazz artists who shared a successful, although brief and at times cantankerous, relationship. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
390. Bennie Moten. Noted Jazz pianist and band leader (1894–1935). When Moten had a sudden tonsillectomy in 1935, resulting in his untimely death, his pianist Bill Basie took over for a Chicago engagement. Bill Basie went on to become the now legendary Count Basie, his band having been built from the core of the Bennie Moten band. Vintage fountain pen signature, “Bennie Moten,” on an off-white slip affixed to the label of a record for She’s No Trouble. In fine condition. Accompanied by the Victor record sleeve and two unsigned photos of Moten’s orchestra. This is the first example of Moten’s signature both we and expert Larry Rafferty have ever seen. RR Auction COA.
Pickers. Vintage pearl-finish double weight 8 x 10 photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Max from Wm. McKinney, Best wishes”; and a vintage glossy 10 x 8 photo of McKinney and his Cotton Pickers, signed in fountain pen by all 11 members (with the exception of McKinney), as well as by three others. Scattered light creases to both, small tack holes to corners, and small brushes to a couple of signatures on the group photo, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
391. William McKinney and the Cotton Pickers. Jazz drummer (1895–1969) and leader of the Cotton
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394. Cole, Wilson, and McPhatter. Three
392. Hampton, Goodman, Handy, and Green. Three second generation glossy and satin-finish photos, originally taken by Teenie Harris, two 10 x 8 and one 8 x 10. One photo is of Lionel Hampton and Bennie Goodman sharing a laugh; a great photo of Vernon Green playing his sax while walking down a bar; and one of W.C. Handy performing. In fine condition. Harris was an accomplished African-American photographer who chronicled life in the black neighborhoods of the city for the Pittsburgh Courier. His work was rarely seen outside of Pittsburgh, until after his death in 1998. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
second generation glossy and satin-finish photos, originally taken by Teenie Harris, two 5 x 7 and one 10 x 8. One photo is of Nat King Cole stepping into a cab; a photo of Jackie Wilson posing with an unidentified man; and a photo of McPhatter performing in an intimate setting. In fine condition. Harris was an accomplished African-American photographer who chronicled life in the black neighborhoods of the city for the Pittsburgh Courier. His work was rarely seen outside of Pittsburgh, until after his death in 1998. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
395. Joe Venuti. Jazz musician (1903–1978) who pioneered the use of violin in jazz during the 1920s. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo of Venuti posing with his violin. In very good condition, with staple holes to corners and a large section of the lower border clipped off. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
3 9 6 . B lues : Barrie Wentzell. Four limited
393. Jazz. Three second generation glossy and satin-finish photos, originally taken by Teenie Harris, two 10 x 8 and one 8 x 10. One photo is of Billy Strayhorn sharing a moment with Willie ‘The Lion’ Smith; a group photo including Nat King Cole and Woody Herman; and a great group portrait of Billy Strayhorn, Duke Ellington, Mary Lou Williams, Dizzy Gillespie, Earl Hines, Billie Taylor, and Willie ‘The Lion’ Smith. In fine condition. Harris was an accomplished African-American photographer who chronicled life in the black neighborhoods of the city for the Pittsburgh Courier. His work was rarely seen outside of Pittsburgh, until after his death in 1998. RR Auction COA.
edition glossy 16 x 20 photographic prints of blues musicians, each numbered 39/50, titled signed in the lower border in ink by the photographer, Barrie Wentzell. Subjects are: “Albert King—1969,” “Rev. Gary Davis—1965,” “Chuck Berry—1972,” and “Freddy King—1971.” In overall fine condition, with titles and signatures a bit faded. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
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398. Mildred Bailey
399. Bunny Berigan
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
400. Walter Brown
401. Solomon Burke
402. Hoagy Carmichael
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
403. Clifton Chenier
404. Albert Collins
405. Willie Dixon
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
397. Art Ensemble of Chicago Starting Bid $200
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406. Baby Dodds
407. ‘Champion’ Jack Dupree
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
408. Billy Eckstine Starting Bid $200
411. Duke Ellington Band Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
412. Bud Freeman and Dave Tough Starting Bid $200
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410. Duke Ellington
413. Jesse Fuller Starting Bid $200
414. Stan Getz
415. Dizzy Gillespie
416. Jean Goldkette
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
417. Paul Gonsalves
418. Dexter Gordon
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
419. William P. Gottlieb: NYC Swing Street 1948 Starting Bid $200
420. Freddie Green
421. Lil Green
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
422. Hampton Hawes Starting Bid $200
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423. Lucille Hegamin
424. Johnny Hodges
425. John Lee Hooker
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
426. Lightnin’ Hopkins
427. Big Walter Horton
428. J. B. Hutto
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
429. Ink Spots
430. Bull Moose Jackson
431. Illinois Jacquet
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
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433. Skip James
434. Pete Johnson
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
435. Albert King
436. J. B. Lenoir
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
437. Percy Mayfield
438. Mississippi Fred McDowell
439. Carmen McRae
432. Etta James
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
440. Milton ‘Mezz’ Mezzrow Starting Bid $200
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441. Velma Middleton
442. Amos Milburn
443. Florence Mills
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
444. Roy Milton
445. Art Pepper
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
446. Oscar Peterson Trio Starting Bid $200
447. Ben Pollack
448. Sun Ra
449. Buddy Rich
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
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450. Sam Rivers
451. Max Roach
452. James Rushing
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
453. Andy Sannella
454. Artie Shaw Starting Bid $200
455. Johnny Shines
Starting Bid $200
456. Nina Simone
457. Sunnyland Slim
458. Stuff Smith
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
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459. Eddie South
460. Johnny St. Cyr
461. Slam Stewart
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
462. Rex Stewart
463. Roosevelt Sykes
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
464. Eddie Taylor
465. Hound Dog Taylor
466. Big Mama Thornton
467. Joe Turner
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
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Starting Bid $200
469. T-Bone Walker
470. Ben Webster
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
471. Bukka White
472. Josh White
473. Spiegle Willcox
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
474. Big Joe Williams
475. Cootie Williams
476. Mary Lou Williams
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
468. Eddie ‘Cleanhead’ Vinson Starting Bid $200
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PETER AMFT With the advent of blues and rock came an entirely new genre of photography—while the musicians were busy making new music, their photographers can take credit for creating a visual aesthetic to match the sound. One of the most significant photographers was Peter Amft, whose freelancing jobs in the 1960s allowed him to take iconic photos of nearly every legend of the era—Hendrix, Joplin, and the Rolling Stones among them. However, he is best known for his images of the great bluesmen—he provided much of the cover art for Alligator Records, and his work has appeared in numerous publications, including on the covers of a biography of Howlin’ Wolf and a compendium of blues lyrics.
477. Peter Amft: Willie Kent Starting Bid $100
480. Peter Amft: Hound Dog Taylor
481. Peter Amft: Muddy Waters
Starting Bid $100
Starting Bid $100
482. Peter Amft: Big Joe Williams
483. Peter Amft: Howlin’ Wolf
484. Peter Amft: Howlin’ Wolf
Starting Bid $100
Starting Bid $100
Starting Bid $100
478. Peter Amft: B.B King Starting Bid $100
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JIM MARSHALL Jim Marshall was the foremost rock photographer of a generation—he was the only photographer allowed backstage at the last Beatles concert and served as chief photographer at Woodstock. However, before becoming associated with legendary rock ’n’ rollers, he spent his time during the early 1960s shooting jazz musicians in New York City. Offered here is a fine selection of his work, featuring images of a nice variety of jazz and blues icons, both posed and candid, all capturing the essence of a musical era.
485. Jim Marshall: Benny Goodman and Paul Desmond
486. Jim Marshall: Big Mama Thorton and Mama Yancey
487. Jim Marshall: Bukka White and Piano Red
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
488. Jim Marshall: King Curtis
489. Jim Marshall: Duke Ellington and Johnny Hodges
490. Jim Marshall: Duke Ellington and Paul Gonzales
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
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491. Jim Marshall: White, Estes, and Yancey
492. Jim Marshall: Jesse Fuller
493. Jim Marshall: Bill Graham
Starting Bid $150
Starting Bid $150
Starting Bid $200
494. Jim Marshall: Bill Graham
495. Jim Marshall: Coleman Hawkins
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $150
496. Jim Marshall: Julian ‘Cannonball’ and Nat Adderley Starting Bid $200
497. Jim Marshall: Junior Wells and Buddy Guy
498. Jim Marshall: Miles Davis and Harry James
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $150
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499. Jim Marshall: Marshall: Mulligan, Mitchell, and Turner Starting Bid $200
500. Jim Marshall: Roland Kirk and Jackie McLean
501. Jim Marshall: Steve Lacy and Jackie McLean Starting Bid $200
502. Jim Marshall: T-Bone Walker and Luther Allison Starting Bid $150
Starting Bid $200
ANTONE’S NIGHTCLUB
503. Jim Marshall: Stanley Turrentine
Antone’s Nightclub, opened in 1975 in Austin, Texas, became one of the southwest’s premier blues venues, drawing acts like Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker, Buddy Guy, B. B. King, Jimmy Rogers, Willie Dixon, James Cotton, and Albert Collins, all of whom are represented here. The following lots (504–513) consist of posters for shows from throughout the club’s greatest years, from the mid 1970s through the 1990s. All originate from the personal collection of Antone’s founder, Clifford Antone, making them especially desirable collectibles from this important venue.
Starting Bid $200
504. Antone’s Jazz and Blues
505. Hooker, King, and Guy
506. Hooker, King, and Wells
Starting Bid $150
Starting Bid $150
Starting Bid $150
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509. King, Rogers, and Guy
507. Hooker, King, and Wells
508. King, Collins, and Horton
Starting Bid $150
Starting Bid $150
Starting Bid $150
510. Lewis, Domino, and Jones
511. Slim, Dixon, and Waters
512. Waters, Dixon, and Cotton
Starting Bid $150
Starting Bid $150
Starting Bid $150
513. Waters, Guy, and Walker
514. Miles Davis: Herman Leonard
515. Esther Phillips
Starting Bid $150
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Starting Bid $200
1950S
Lubbock Westerner yearbook from 1954, signed by Holly with the scarce form of his last name 525. Buddy Holly. Original copy of the Westerner, the annual for Lubbock High School, Lubbock, Texas, for 1954, hardcover, 8.25 x 10.75, 324 pages, signed in fountain pen above his individual junior class picture, “Buddy Holley.” Holley is also pictured with the school chorus. Also pictured in the yearbook is his performing partner Bob Montgomery, Holly’s high school sweetheart Echo McGuire (’55), future Crickets drummer Jerry Allison (’56), advertisements for such Lubbock establishments as radio station KDAV and the Hi-D-Ho Drive In, and numerous other handwritten dedications to the original owner of the book from other members of the Class of 1954. In fine condition, with expected handling wear. In 1954, Holly had begun making demo records, and a year later opened for Elvis Presley at the Big D Jamboree at Lubbock’s Cotton Club. Holly legally changed the original “Holley” spelling of his last name after a misspelling on a 1956 Decca recording contract; this earlier form of his name is quite uncommon. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $500 www.RRAuction.com | 143
Iconic white t-shirt worn by the rock and roll pioneer obtained directly from his estate
526. Buddy Holly. Holly’s personally-owned and -worn t-shirt. White cotton t-shirt (approximately size Medium) was worn by Holly during a promotional photo shoot for Buddy Holly and the Crickets, as well as other promotional photos. Inside of the collar bears a felt tip notation, “Holly,” written in an unknown hand. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Holly’s widow, Maria Elena, which reads, “I, Maria Elena Holly, guarantee that the following listed material is genuine and authentic property from the estate of my late husband, Buddy Holly: Buddy Holly’s owned and worn white ‘t-Shirt’ used for various promotional photos one of which is included.” Included is the photo referenced in the letter that shows Holly wearing the shirt in a photo with the Crickets. In fine condition, with light perspiration stains to collar and on the chest. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $500
Uncommon Crickets 1958 Coral Records promo photo 527. Buddy Holly and the Crickets. Vintage 3.25 x 5.5 Coral Records promotional postcard photo from February 1958, signed in black ballpoint, “Buddy Holly,” and “Jerry Allison,” and in blue ballpoint, “Joe Mauldin.” Nicely gilt-matted and framed to an overall size of 15.25 x 17.5. In fine condition. A scarce and highly sought-after example, seldom found in such nice condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $300
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Holly signs a popcorn box on a cold Minnesota night during the ill-fated 1959 Winter Dance Party Tour 528. Buddy Holly. Portion of a popcorn box, 6.25 x 4, signed in blue ink on the light brown inside portion, “Buddy Holly,” and also signed by Waylon Jennings, signed “Waylon Crickets,” and by Dion and the Belmonts members “Dion,” Carlo Mastrangelo and Freddie Milano, signing “Carlo,” and “Freddie,” respectively. Archivally matted and framed with acid-free mats and UV protective glass, and a small plaque to an overall size of 13.25 x 12. Signatures were obtained during the ill-fated Winter Dance Party Tour on January 27, 1959, just one week before the fateful plane crash that took Holly’s life. These signatures were obtained after the tour appeared at the Fiesta Ballroom in Montevideo, Minnesota, at the then Highway Cafe on Highway 212 in Montevideo, by a young female fan. A portion of a scrapbook page is included, measuring 11.5 x 8.25, with two straw wrappers and a Wrigley’s gum wrapper taped to the page, with collector’s notations reading “We had just a ball that night. It was the 1st time I had been at the Fiesta and I hope not the last! We had there [sic] autographs on our arms too. Afterwards, we went out to the Highway cafe and all the stars came a short time after. Then is when we really got to know them.” Also included are photocopies of several pages from the book entitled The Day The Music Died, which references the exact meeting when these signatures were obtained. Page 74 notes: “The singers then went to the Highway Cafe on Highway 212. There Wanda Quilitz of Madison, Minnesota, collected autographs from the singers on the inside of a popcorn box.” In very good condition, with signatures a shade or two light, but completely legible, with Jennings’ signature lighter than the rest, some light surface loss to left of Holly’s signature, and expected folds and creases. The looming tragedy—the so-called day the music died—was fast approaching. But this cold January in Minnesota, young fans “had just a ball that night” as they met their singing idols. After experiencing first-hand the Winter Dance Party Tour, the original recipient noted how they converged on a local cafe, where they were joined later by band members. “Then is when we really got to know them,” the original recipient notes, and also secured their autographs…on body parts as well as the inside of this very popcorn box. The events that followed a week later are now part of rock and roll legend…the tale of how the Big Bopper had developed a case of flu and asked Jennings, Holly’s bass player, for his seat on the plane. Jennings agreed and was haunted by the twist of fate for years. Dion decided that, since the $36 cost of the flight was the same as the monthly rent his parents paid for his childhood apartment, he couldn’t justify the indulgence. And so, the rest of the band boarded their cold bus while Holly and his entourage headed toward their icy deaths. A week earlier, however, loud music and popcorn boxes ruled the night, with this example a lasting tribute to their popularity. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
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Oversized hand-painted radio station poster announcing Holly, Valens, and the Big Bopper “Dead In Crash” 529. Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and the Big Bopper. Incredibly rare hand-painted poster, 28 x 36, alerting the public of the sudden and tragic deaths of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and the Big Bopper, and for fans to tune in to radio station WEBR, a station out of Buffalo, New York. Done in black, green, and red paint on a heavy board, the headline at the top announces “Dead in Crash,” going on to list the names of the three performers and their most recent hits, “Ritchie Valens, His hit was ‘Donna,’” “Buddy Holly, His hit was ‘Peggysue,’” and “Big Bopper, His hit was ‘Chantilly Lace.’” Some scattered mild soiling and small stains, not detracting from the overall impressive visual appearance of the piece, and some corner bumps and creases, otherwise fine condition. All three stars were killed when their single engine plane crashed shortly after take-off from an Iowa airport on February 3, 1959. Interesting to note that Valens is listed over Holly, most likely due to the fact ‘Donna’ and ‘La Bamba’ were still on the chart. A very unique reminder prepared in haste to keep fans up to date. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
Including his smash hit ‘That’ll Be the Day’— five singles from the collection of Holly’s wife 530. Buddy Holly. Five 45 rpm records of Holly’s singles from the personal collection of his wife, Maria Elena Holly. The group is highlighted by his first major hit with The Crickets, ‘That’ll Be the Day / I’m Looking For Someone to Love’ (Brunswick 55009, 1957). Also from his time with The Crickets is ‘It’s So Easy / Lonesome Tears’ (Brunswick 55094, 1958), as well as solo releases, ‘Early In the Morning / Now We’re One’ (Coral 62006, 1958), a blue label promo copy of ‘True Love Ways / That Makes It Tough’ (Coral 62210, 1960), and ‘I’m Gonna Love You Too / Rock Around With Ollie Vee’ (Coral 62390, 1964). Three are in their original paper sleeves. In overall fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from his wife, Maria Elena Holly. This selection of records encompasses Holly’s brief career and offers a sampling of the profound influence he had on popular music—the 1957 Brunswick recording of ‘That’ll Be the Day’ has been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame and placed in the National Recording Registry, in addition to being named one of the top 40 songs of all time by Rolling Stone. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
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Rare photo of The Teenagers’ young lead singer 531. Frankie Lymon. Boy soprano lead singer (1942–1968) of The Teenagers, best known for their hit single ‘Why Do Fools Fall in Love.’ After unsuccessfully pursuing a solo career, he tragically died of a heroin overdose at age 25. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo of The Teenagers, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Petter [sic], Frank Lymon.” Overall surface bends and creases, otherwise fine condition. Signed photos of the troubled singer are quite uncommon. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
532. Frankie Lymon. Vintage ballpoint signature, “Frankie Lymon,” on an off-white sheet. Matted and framed with a sheet music cover to ‘Goody Goody’ to an overall size of 12.25 x 20.5. In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.
533. Bobby Darin. Vintage glossy 7 x 9 photo of a sketch of Darin done by Frank Morton, signed in purple felt tip, “Love ya, Bobby Darin.” Matted and framed to an overall size of 10.25 x 13. In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
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Double signed Haley portrait presented to a music shop 534. Bill Haley. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “To Muffitts Music Shop, Gratefully, Bill Haley,” and also signed and inscribed on the reverse, “To Muffitts Music Shop, Bill Haley.” Scattered creases, surface impressions and tack holes to image side, some irregular ink adhesion to last name of signature on image side, and a bit of light dampstaining and small tape repair to reverse, otherwise very good condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
535. Phil Everly. Vintage program from the fall edition of “The Biggest Show of Stars for ’57,” 9 x 12, signed inside in blue ballpoint by Phil Everly on his two-page spread. Expected handling wear, a small tear and light creases to covers, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $100
Four legends collaborate at Sun Studios 536. Class of 55: Cash, Perkins, Lewis, and Orbison. Homecoming album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis, Roy Orbison, and Johnny Cash. Scattered creases and a mild ‘ring of wear’ to front cover, otherwise fine condition. This is a promo copy with the main record and interview record both included. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Roger Epperson/REAL. Released in 1986, this album commemorates the early dreams of all four musicians, who all came to Sun Records in 1955 to make music. This is only the second such example of this signed album that music autograph expert Roger Epperson has ever seen. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200 148 | 1950s
537. Jackie Wilson. American soul and R&B singer (1934– 1984) best known for such hits as ‘To Be Loved’ and ‘Lonely Teardrops.’ After suffering a heart attack while onstage in 1975, Wilson remained in a coma until his death nearly a decade later at the age of 49. DS, two pages, 8.5 x 11, May 22, 1974. Wilson confirms ownership of the rights to a publicity photo and grants permission to Norm N. Nite and the Thomas Y. Crowell Company to “use said photo in the body of the work now known as The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Rock ’n Roll.” Neatly signed at the conclusion in blue ballpoint. Second page is a photocopy of the photo referenced. In fine condition, with scattered staining to second page. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Roger Epperson/REAL. RR Auction COA.
539. Gene Vincent. Handbill for Vincent’s show at the Opera House, in Blackpool, England, on October 24, 1964, 5 x 10.5, listing other performers such as the Honeycombs, Lulu and the Luvvers, and the Applejacks. In very good condition, with three horizontal folds, scattered creases, and a few unobtrusive stains. Accompanied by two ticket stubs from the concert. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
540. Bo Diddley: John R owlands .
Starting Bid $100
Oversized satin-finish 16 x 20 photo of Diddley, dressed in white, flashing a peace sign, signed in black felt tip by photographer John Rowlands. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.
538. Bo Diddley. DS one page, 8.25 x 11, March 14, 1966. Agreement for Diddley to play a two-hour show in the Millhiser Gymnasium at the University of Richmond o n Apr i l 23 , 1966, for a fee of $1000.00. Signed at the conclusion by Diddley and also signed by two members of the student government. In good condition, with intersecting folds, creases, paper loss to top edge, some edge tears, extra staple holes, and expected stamps. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
541. Everly Brothers. Color 45 rpm record sleeve for ‘Ebony Eyes / Walk Right Back,’ signed on the front in blue felt tip by Phil and Don Everly. In fine condition, with a few creases to the top. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Roger Epperson/ REAL. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $100
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Adding an amazing full-length sketch of her new dress
“I got the most beautiful black dress that really needs a boyfriend to take me somewhere in it�
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Janis writes to her boyfriend
of her family’s unanimous approval 544. Janis Joplin. ALS signed “Love, Janis,” six pages, 6 x 8, August 21, 1965. Letter to her boyfriend Peter DeBlanc. In part: “My mother was really charmed by your letter (although I must say she seems very smitten by you anyway) and of course I loved hearing from you so soon. I really have to tell you how much my family liked you. My brother keeps practising his recorder (along w/Laura, Mother & I) and piping ‘Gee, I sure would like to have Peter for a brother-in-law!’ and Laura peeked up underneath her hair once to say ‘…and he has such broad shoulders! Sigh.’ Mother thinks you are very polished and have lots of potential—that’s a compliment in case it doesn’t sound it. And even Daddy got up out of his reading chair(!) to come into my room and tell me that it looked like I picked a fine young man who could go anywhere he wanted to ‘sure is smart!’ And me, well, I still think you’re just perfect…I love you. And so does my family…Just be sure that you don’t outclass me, I got some new clothes today myself! I got the most beautiful black dress that really needs a boyfriend to take me somewhere in it. (What’s that?) & looks like this and is made of a heavy hopsacking type material & its lined w/ beige silk. SIGH! [next to this portion of the letter, Joplin has added a full-length sketch of
the dress on a female figure]…So I feel happy and pampered and I dig it!…I’ll be off for 2 weeks. During my vacation I’m going to take Mike & Laura to an Astros game in Houston, go to the Doctor (we now suspect an ulcer) have my picture made, make myself a few dresses for school, and Mother & Laura & I are going to start a quilt…So my hope chest is filling…Well, I’ve got a book report to do, so XX. Do write to me, I love you very much. Send me some pictures. We all miss you XXX.” In fine condition. This letter was written during a six month period in 1965 when Joplin had returned to Port Arthur, Texas, to live with her parents while she recovered from an amphetamine addiction. Joplin had met de Blanc during her first attempt to live in San Francisco and they continued their relationship after she returned home to Texas. During this period, she wrote de Blanc frequently, as she struggled with her desires to lead a peaceful private life, and her passion for the rock and roll lifestyle. De Blanc broke off their engagement in 1966, and Joplin returned to San Francisco in June of that year joining Big Brother. A very personal and private letter, the first we have seen with any type of original artwork, allowing this letter to stand apart from others. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $500
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Incredibly scarce Joplin 8 x 10 photo 545. Janis Joplin. Extraordinarily scarce vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Joplin singing into a microphone on an outdoor stage, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “To Vic, Love, Janis Joplin.” Some scattered creases and tape remnants to reverse of horizontal edges, otherwise fine condition. Only the second 8 x 10 of Joplin we have ever offered, making this a true rock rarity. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $500
Original Woodstock pamphlets, including a rare early one for the festival’s original location in Wallkill
546. Woodstock. An incredibly scarce pair of pamphlets promoting the three-day Woodstock Fair, both two pages, 4 x 6.5, both listing the performers, including The Who, Janis Joplin, The Grateful Dead, and promoting the other aspects of the festival. The rarer of the two indicates the concert will be held in Wallkill, New York, with several bands not yet listed, including Jimi Hendrix. The other pamphlet, apparently the final version, lists the location as White Lake, and providing a final list of performers, with Hendrix listed to appear on Sunday. Both pamphlets show signs of use, with notations to both, including check marks along a list of hotels. In very good condition, with intersecting folds and a partial hinge split to later pamphlet, and scattered toning and soiling. Originally welcomed by Wallkill, expecting just a crowd of 5000, the town quickly pulled all of the permits for the festival as publicity for the event grew, and the townspeople rebelled against thousands of ‘dirty hippies.’ With only a month to find a new venue, Max Yasgur’s farmland was leased and half a million people attended the three day festival. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200 152 | 1960s
5 5 0 . T he Bee Gees.
548. Jeff Beck and Woodstock. Concert program for the Jeff Beck Group at the Fillmore East, New York, on July 3, 1969, 5.5 x 8.5, featuring a biography of the group inside, which at the time included up-and-coming singer Rod Stewart and future Rolling Stones guitarist Ron Wood. Other performers listed are Jethro Tull, and Soft White Underbelly (later Blue Oyster Cult). Also contains many classic music ads throughout, including a two-page Woodstock ad (listing Wallkill, New York, as the location) and order form featuring the now-famous Woodstock logo. In fine condition, with a bit of soiling to back cover. RR Auction COA.
Color 10 x 8 photo of the trio, signed in person in blue felt tip by Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb, all signing first names only. In fine condition. Originally obtained by inperson specialist Mike Wehrmann. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
551. B ern Elliott and the Fenmen.
Starting Bid $200
549. The Animals. Vintage glossy 3.25 x 5.25 group photo, signed on the reverse in blue ballpoint by Eric Burdon, Alan Price, Chas Chandler, Hilton Valentine, and John Steel. In fine condition, with some surface impressions to image from signatures on reverse. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Roger Epperson/REAL. RR Auction COA.
Vintage ballpoint signatures of Bern Elliott, Alan Judge, Wally Allen, Eric Willmer, and John Povey on a large 10 x 16 off-white album page, also signed by Graham Nash, with a small promotional photo of the Hollies affixed to the middle of the page. A thin strip of adhesive remnant along the right edge and a few edge creases, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.
Starting Bid $100
Starting Bid $200
552. Black Sabbath. Concert program for Rod Stewart and Small Faces and Black Sabbath at the Fillmore East, New York, on November 10, 1970, 5.5 x 8.5, featuring images and biographies of all performers; also includes information for the Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention show on November 13–14. In fine condition, with a light vertical fold and ballpoint notation to top of front cover. An especially interesting, early piece of Black Sabbath ephemera, as they were just an opening act. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $100 www.RRAuction.com | 153
553. James Brown. Brown’s personally-owned and -worn jacket with a brown and white checkered pattern on the collar and sleeves, no size or maker indicated. This jacket was sold as part of Lot 241 in the Christie’s auction of the James Brown Collection. In fine condition, with the Christie’s tag still affixed to one cuff. Provenance: The James Brown Collection, Christie’s, July 2008. Brown wore this style jacket in various colors during his 1978 tour. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
5 5 4 . E ric Clapton.
5 5 6 . E ric Clapton.
Signed book: Rebel Music. Limited edition of 350 copies (this being No. 47). England: Genesis Publications, 2004. Hardcover with wooden box, 10.25 x 14.5, 254 pages. Signed in blue ink on a bookplate affixed to the reverse of the first free end page by Clapton and also signed on the colophon by photographer Kate Simon. In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.
Signed book: Six String Stories: the Crossroads Guitars. Deluxe limited edition of 2000 copies (this being No. 132). Guildford, England: Genesis Publications, 2012. Leather and wood with veneer finish in a custom felt-lined case, 10 x 13, 376 pages. Signed in black ink on a bookplate affixed to the colophon and is accompanied by its unsigned Clapton print. Book is housed in its cloth bag and original shipping box. In very fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
5 5 7 . E ric Clapton.
tion of 1000 copies (this being No. 831). London: Century. Hardcover with slipcase, 6.25 x 9.5, 392 pages. Signed on the colophon in black ink. In very fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.
Signed book: 24 Nights. Limited edition of 3500 copies (this being No. 2347) presented in a clamshell box. England: Genesis Publications, 1991. Hardcover ‘scrapbook,’ 8.5 x 12. Signed on the colophon in the scrapbook blue ink, “Eric Clapton 91,” and in black ink by Peter Blake. The other components present include a second book, two CDs, four guitar picks, a ‘badge’ button, backstage passes. and a guitar string. In very fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
555. Eric Clapton. Signed book: Eric Clapton. Limited edi-
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Unique Pilgrim tour jacket signed on the road
558. Eric Clapton. Black leather tour jacket from Clapton’s 1988 Pilgrim tour. The jacket, size large, features an embroidered design on the back, a zip-up front and bears an Outbrook manufacturer’s label in the collar. Signed on the back in silver ink by Clapton. In fine condition. Accompanied by a photo taken at time of signing as well as a full letter of authenticity from Roger Epperson/REAL. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
559. Eric Clapton. Black and gray Fender amplifier shirt by DaVinci, with a 5-button front and an embroidered logo to the left breast, signed on the front in black felt tip by Clapton. In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Roger Epperson/REAL. RR Auction COA.
Set-list from the Dallas stop of his Nothing But the Blues tour 5 6 1 . E ric Clapton.
white pickguard for a standard-size Strat, signed in black felt tip, “Eric Clapton 86.” Consignor notes signature was acquired on November 21, 1986, at the Metro Club in Boston, Massachusetts. In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.
Stage-used set list from Clapton’s August 28, 1995, concert at Reunion Arena in Dallas, Texas, on his Nothing But the Blues tour. List measures 8.5 x 10.75, lists all 24 songs performed that evening including ‘Motherless Child,’ ‘Hoochie Coochie Man,’ ‘Crossroads,’ and ‘Ain’t Nobody’s Business’ as the encore, and is signed in black felt tip by Clapton. In fine condition, with two pieces of black tape along horizontal edges. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Roger Epperson/REAL. A scarce memento from Clapton’s wellreceived tour which reflected the evolution of the blues.
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
560. E ric Clapton. Off-
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562. Eric Clapton. August album
565. E ric Clapton. Original
signed on the front cover in black felt tip, adding the date of 1998. In very fine condition. The record is included. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Roger Epperson/REAL. RR Auction COA.
color 12 x 18 photo of Clapton on stage with his guitar as a member of Blind Faith in 1969. Photo is affixed to a 16 x 20 black mount and labeled in another hand, “Blind Faith–Toronto– Varsity Arena–1969.” In fine condition. RR Auction COA.
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
563. Eric Clapton. Backless album signed on the front cover in black felt tip, adding the date of 1997. In fine condition. The record is included. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Roger Epperson/REAL. RR Auction COA.
Clapton’s Versace tie
Starting Bid $200
566. Eric Clapton. Clapton’s
passes, various shapes and sizes, for Clapton tours dating from 1993–1997. Most are “after show only” with a few guest and crew passes as well. Venues include Royal Albert Hall, Madison Square Garden, the House of Blues, as well as locations in Nagoya, Seoul, and Budokan. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.
personally-owned and -worn green and purple Gianni Versace silk tie, worn during the launch of the Genesis Publications book Blinds and Shutters in Los Angeles, 1990. In fine condition. Provenance: Christie’s, May 2004. Accompanied by the Christie’s catalog and an image of Clapton wearing the tie. RR Auction COA.
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
564. Eric Clapton. Collection of 30 unused backstage
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570. Crosby, S tills , and Nash. Self-titled
567. Eric Clapton. Sheet music to ‘Layla,’ 9 x 12, four pages, signed in person on the front cover in blue felt tip by Clapton. In fine condition, with small area of adhesive remnant along right edge of front cover. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.
debut album signed on the front cover in black felt tip by David Crosby and Stephen Stills, and in blue ballpoint by Graham Nash. A tiny notation to cover’s upper right corner, partial separation to top edge, and unobtrusive surface loss along the bottom, otherwise fine condition. The record is included. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.
Starting Bid $200
568. Cream.
Starting Bid $200
Original unused cover design for the double vinyl compilation Heavy Cream intended as a press proof. Design proof measures 38 x 25, and features an image of the band on the back cover. In fine condition, with some scattered light creases to borders. The final album release featured a white ‘flip-top’ design, with different graphics. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
571. Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young. Concert program for Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young at the Fillmore East, New York, on June 2–7, 1970, featuring full-page images of the four CSNY members inside. Overall creases, otherwise fine condition. The majority of their successful live album, 4 Way Street, was comprised of recordings from these shows at the Fillmore East. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $100
572. Dave Clark Five. Desirable 45
569. Cream. Color glossy 11 x 14 photo of the band in a row boat, signed in person in blue felt tip by Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce, and Ginger Baker. In fine condition. Originally obtained by in-person specialist Mike Wehrmann. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.
rpm record signed on the sleeve in black ballpoint, “Dave Clark,” “Rick, DC5,” “Mike,” “Dennis x,” and “Lenny.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
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573. Derek and the Dominos.
576. Grateful Dead. Blues for Allah
Concert program for Derek and the Dominos at the Fillmore East, New York, on October 23–24, 1970, 5.5 x 8.5, featuring a brief biography of the band and half-page images of all four members. Three small central holes, otherwise fine condition. Recordings of these concerts were released to acclaim in 1973 as a live double album entitled In Concert. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
album signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Jerry Garcia and Phil Lesh. Some creasing to upper left and a clipped lower left corner, otherwise fine condition. The record is included. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
574. Freddie and the Dreamers. Vintage 4 x 4.75 Columbia Records promo card, signed in blue and black ballpoint, “Freddie,” “Bernie Dwyer,” “Pete Birrell,” “Roy Crewdson,” and “Derek.” A few minor creases and areas of light soiling, and mounting remnants to reverse, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
Choice in-person portrait of Garcia on stage with the Dead
577. Grateful Dead. Concert program for a show with the Grateful Dead opening for Country Joe and the Fish at the Fillmore East, New York, on September 26–27, 1969, 5.5 x 8.5, featuring biographies and images of the group inside. Advertisements throughout promote the likes of The Kinks, The Who, Vanilla Fudge, and Crosby, Stills, and Nash. Three small central holes, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
578. Grateful D ead : D onna Jean Godchaux.
575. Jerry Garcia. Glossy 10 x 8 photo of Garcia on stage with the Grateful Dead, signed in person in blue felt tip. In fine condition. Originally obtained by in-person specialist Mike Wehrmann. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.
Satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of a contact sheet of eight photos of the Dead backstage, signed in silver ink by Godchaux. In fine condition. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $100
Starting Bid $200
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579. Marvin Gaye. Personal check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Gaye, “Marvin P. Gaye, Jr.,” payable to the Long Beach Comets for $231.35, June 29, 1979. An insignificant vertical fold and a bit of paper loss to upper right corner tip, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
580. Isle of Wight. A complete book of unused tickets for the 1969 Isle of Wight Festival of Music. The book measures 6.75 x 4 and contains 25 complete tickets for August 30–31, individually numbered from 54926 to 54950. Artists that appeared at the festival included The Who, Bob Dylan, The Band, Moody Blues, and Joe Cocker. In fine condition. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
581. Jefferson Airplane. Origi-
582. Jefferson Airplane and Woodstock. Concert program for Jefferson Airplane and Joe Cocker at the Fillmore East, New York, on August 8–9, 1969, 5.5 x 8.5, featuring full-page biographies of both performers. Advertisements throughout promote acts such as Country Joe and the Fish, Iron Butterfly, Canned Heat, Procol Harum, and Crosby, Stills, and Nash. Most important is a spread featuring a two-page Woodstock ad (listing Wallkill, New York, as the location) and an order form featuring the now-famous Woodstock logo, listing performers such as the Grateful Dead, Janis Joplin, Joan Baez, Moody Blues, Ravi Shankar, and The Who. In fine condition. Both Jefferson Airplane and Joe Cocker would go on to perform at Woodstock the next week. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
nal color handbill, 8.5 x 11, for the band’s November 6, 1966, show at the Fillmore Auditorium. Featuring artwork by Stanley Mouse and Alton Kelley, this image is referred to as the ‘Edwardian Ball.’ In fine condition, with a few border creases and a bit of mild soiling to edges. RR Auction COA.
8 Warner Bros. promotional photo for Listen Up: The Lives of Quincy Jones, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition. Originally obtained by in-person specialist Mike Wehrmann. RR Auction COA.
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
5 8 3 . Quincy Jones. Glossy 10 x
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Two dozen vintage bands including the Troggs, the Vogues, and the Move
584. The Mamas and The Papas. Vintage ballpoint signatures of Cass Elliot, John Phillips, Michelle Phillips, and Denny Doherty on an off-white 5.5 x 4 album page. In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Roger Epperson/ REAL. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
585. Martha and The Vandellas. Vintage semi-glossy 2.25 x 3.25 publicity photo, signed on the reverse in blue ballpoint and ink, “Love, Martha,” “Loads of Love, ‘Betty,’” and “Luck always, Rosalind.” Some surface creases, impressions, and rubbing to image side, and some light brushing to one signature, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Roger Epperson/REAL. RR Auction COA.
587. Musicians. Collection of 24 photos and signatures, with 16 of the photos being signed. Photos are various sizes, with most being promo card size, with many of the photos signed on the reverse. Signers include: The Vogues; Wishful Thinking (2); The Move; Candy Choir; The Human Instinct; Episode Six; The Four Pennies (2); Sounds Incorporated; Roger Day; The Bunch; The Original Dyaks; and Acker Bilk. Three sets of signatures are from The Troggs; The Overlanders; and The Quiet Five. In very good condition. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $100
586. The Monkees.
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588. Wilson Pickett. East
Color glossy 8 x 10 group photo of the Monkees in gray suits, signed in blue and black felt tip by Michael Nesmith, David Jones, Peter Tork, and Mickey Dolenz. In very fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Roger Epperson/REAL. RR Auction COA.
Memphis Music album boldly signed on the front cover in blue felt tip. In fine condition. The records are included. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Roger Epperson/ REAL. RR Auction COA.
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $100
Phenomenal folk song handwritten by one of the genre’s legends 589. Phil Ochs. American protest or topical singer and songwriter (1940–1976) known for his wit, political activism, and distinctive voice. He eventually succumbed to a number of problems including bipolar disorder and alcoholism, and took his own life in 1976. Rare original handwritten music and lyrics to ‘Goin’ to the Mountain’ given to John Herald of The Greenbriar Boys, one musically-lined page both sides, titled at the top, “‘Goin to the Mt.’ words and music by Phil Ochs.” Ochs pens the music and lyrics to the first verse and chorus of the song, totaling 37 bars in 3/4 time, penning the lyrics below each measure and chord progressions above. He continues by typing the lyrics to the second and third verses on the reverse, signed and inscribed below in blue ballpoint, “John—If you decide to use it please let me know. Probably have another one on the way soon—Phil.” The handwritten first verse and chorus, in full: “Gone is the ri-din’ of the rails, Gone are the friends to go to bail, Gone long gone is the time when the women would be mine, When the women they would be mine. Chorus: I’m go-in’ to the moun-tain gon-na lay up there a while, Send my saddle to the moun-tain let me leave this old world in style.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of provenance signed by Herald, in full: “The song ‘Going To The Mountain’ was handed to me by Phil Ochs to learn. He thought I’d like the song because of its country flavor. I am a country bluegrass folksinger and was a member of a group called The Greenbriar Boys, the first professional touring bluegrass group in the Northeast. Our hay-day was in the 1960’s. The song was written by Phil Ochs.” After Ochs left Ohio State in 1962 without graduating, he worked at a club in Cleveland where he opened for the Greenbriar Boys before heading for fame in NYC. We have never before encountered anything similar to this remarkable piece—an entire song written out by one of the greatest folk singers of a generation. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $300
The soul singer embellishes a scarce signed photo
with a song title from his 1966 album
590. Otis Redding. Singer, known as the ‘King of Soul,’ who died tragically in a plane crash at the age of 26. Uncommon vintage glossy 8 x 5 composite photo, signed on the right side in blue ballpoint, “Good to me, Otis Redding.” A few scattered creases and rubbing to finish, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Roger Epperson/REAL. ‘Good to Me,’ written by Redding and Julius Green, first appeared on Redding’s 1966 album entitled The Soul Album. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
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594. Simon and Garfunkel. Original color 6 x 9 handbill for Simon and Garfunkel’s performance at the Philharmonic Hall at Lincoln Center on January 22, 1967, featuring artwork by Milton Glaser. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.
591. N orthern California Folk Rock Festival. Three items: an original color handbill from the 1969 Northern California Folk Rock Festival, 5.25 x 8.25; and two partial ticket stubs from the event. The festival was held at Santa Clara County Fairgrounds in San Jose, California from May 23–25, 1969. It featured performances by the Jimi Hendrix Experience, Jefferson Airplane, The Chambers Brothers, Led Zeppelin, Eric Burdon, Spirit, Canned Heat, Buffy Sainte-Marie, The Youngbloods, Steve Miller, Chuck Berry, Muddy Waters, and others. Central horizontal and vertical folds to handbill and expected light wear and soiling to stubs, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.
Starting Bid $200
595. Simon and Garfunkel. Sounds of Silence album signed in person on the front cover in blue felt tip by Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel. In fine condition. The record is not included. Originally obtained by in-person specialist Mike Wehrmann. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.
Starting Bid $100
592. The Righteous Brothers. Color 45 rpm record sleeve for ‘Ebb Tide / (I Love You) For Sentimental Reasons,’ signed in blue felt tip by Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield. In very good condition, with mild album impression and clipped top right corner. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Roger Epperson/REAL. RR Auction COA.
Starting Bid $200
596. P hil Spector. Influen-
Starting Bid $100
593. T he Ronettes. Three items: DS, signed “Ronnie Spector,” two pages, April 24, 1977. Document gives permission for the attached photo of the Ronettes to be used in The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Rock and Roll, signed at the conclusion by Spector; and vintage ballpoint signatures, “Ronettes Ronni,” and “Love, Nedra,” on individual 4.75 x 3 album pages. In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Roger Epperson/REAL for the document. RR Auction COA.
tial music producer who worked with The Beatles, The Ramones, John Lennon, etc. On February 3, 2003, he was arrested and charged with first-degree murder after actress Lana Clarkson was shot to death in his home in Alhambra, California. Glossy 8 x 10 photo of a young Spector posing in front of a mixing board in a recording studio, signed in person in blue felt tip. In fine condition. Originally obtained by in-person specialist Mike Wehrmann. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
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Desirable tour program
from the ‘Classic Five’ period, including lead singer Ruffin
597. The Temptations. Program for the 1967 Temptations concert tour, 9 x 12, signed on the first page in blue ballpoint by David Ruffin, Melvin Franklin, and Otis Williams, and on the back cover by Eddie Kendricks, most signing with their first names only. In very good condition, with tape-repaired tears and spine separation to covers, and scattered creases and soiling to covers; the signed page is in fine condition. Group-signed items including Ruffin are quite uncommon, as he left the band in 1968. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
Super early Who photo
signed during their stint at the Marquee 598. The Who. Very rare and early vintage semi-glossy 6.25 x 8.25 promotional group photo, signed in the lower border in blue ballpoint, “Roger Daltrey,” “Keith Moon,” “Peter Townshend,” and “John Brown,” John Entwistle’s stage name used for a short time while the band played a series of shows at the Marquee Club in London. Signatures date from December 1964 to January 1965. A few light bends and creases and Moon’s signature a couple of shades lighter than the others due to decreased ink flow, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. These now legendary concerts entitled ‘Maximum R & B’ were considered to be the group’s stepping stone to mega-stardom. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
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599. The Supremes. Diana
602. The Who.
Ross and the Supremes Join the Temptations album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Diana Ross, Mary Wells, and Cindy Birdsong. In fine condition. The record is included. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Roger Epperson/REAL. RR Auction COA.
Original concert program from the band’s October-November 1971 UK tour, 5.25 x 8.25, 12 pages, with articles and photos of the band. Also included is a program for Roger Daltrey’s appearance in Lisztomania, also starring Ringo Starr. Creasing and handling wear to band program, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.
Starting Bid $100
600.
Traffic. Last Exit album signed on the back cover in blue and black ballpoint by Steve Winwood (ins), Jim Capaldi, Chris Wood, and Dave Mason. In very good condition, with moderate brushing to Winwood’s signature and inscription, light brushing to Wood’s signature, mild ‘ring of wear,’ and some light creases. The record is included. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Roger Epperson/REAL. RR Auction COA.
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $100
601. The Who. Color glossy 8 x 10 group photo, signed in silver ink by Roger Daltrey and John Entwistle and in black felt tip by Pete Townshend. In very fine condition. Accompanied by a photo of each band member from the private signing. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $100
603. The Who. Scarce vintage double-sided handbill from the famed Marquee Club in London, 8.5 x 11, listing the shows for the month of May 1965. Shows include a very early May 25, 1965, show by the Who, as well as the Moody Blues, Manfred Mann, the Yardbirds, and the Spencer Davis Group. Intersecting folds and scattered light soiling, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
604. The Who: Fillmore East. Concert program for The Who at the Fillmore East, on June 5–6, 1969, including biographies and images of The Who and other performers, which included Chuck Berry and Albert King. Also featured are two full-page ads for ‘Pinball Wizard’ and Tommy. Three small central holes, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $100
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605. The Who: Howie Casey. Stage-worn football jersey style shirt, worn on stage by the band’s saxophonist Howie Casey. Purple long-sleeve shirt has purple gold, and white stripes near the shoulders, and is embroidered in the center of the chest, “The Who / Madison Sq. Garden / Sept 13-18 ’79.” In fine condition, with expected light wear and soiling. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
608. The Who : Fillmore East. Concert program for The Who’s legendary six night stand at the Fillmore East performing their newly released Tommy, October 20–25, 1969, featuring a special 12-page insert containing song lyrics and a description of the rock opera’s story. Inner pages detached from one binding staple in the Tommy program, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $100
6 0 9 . S te v ie Wonder. Hotter than July album signed on the front cover in black felt tip, “Have a good life, Stevie Wonder.” In fine condition. The record is included. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Roger Epperson/ REAL. RR Auction COA.
606. The Who. Signed book: Maximum Who. Deluxe limited edition of 1500 copies (this being No. 132). Genesis Publications, 2002. Hardcover with slipcase, 10 x 14.5, 272 pages. Signed on a bookplate affixed to the reverse of the title page by Roger Daltrey, and signed on the colophon by Ross Halfin, who compiled the book. In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
6 1 0 . S te v ie Wonder. Hand-
607. The Who. Signed book: The Who Live. Limited edition, numbered 663/950. Surrey, England: Genesis Publications, 2000. Hardcover with slipcase, 10 x 13, 183 pages. Signed on a bookplate affixed to a free end page by Arthur FitzGerald and Michael Oswald, and on the title page by Ross Halfin. In very fine condition. RR Auction COA.
bill for the shows at the Marquee Club, London, in February 1966, 8.5 x 11, featuring a brief article that mentions an upcoming performance by “Little Stevie Wonder” on February 7. In fine condition. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
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611. Woodstock .
612. Woodstock. Color
Three items: an original unused ticket for three days of peace and love at the Woodstock Music and Art Fair, August 15–17, 1969, 6 x 2, with an original cost of $24.00; an original program for the release of the Woodstock documentary, 8.25 x 11; and a Yasgur Farms Dairy business check, 8 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed “Max B. Yasgur,” dated April 12, 1969. In fine condition, with a central vertical fold to check, as well as a couple of creases and expected stamps. RR Auction COA.
glossy 10 x 8 photo of a rigger on the stage scaffold, signed in blue and black felt tip by 15 performers including: John Sebastian, Grace Slick, Wavy Gravy, Country Joe, Johnny Winter, Melanie, Marty Balin, and Juma Sultan. In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.
Starting Bid $100
Starting Bid $200
613.
Woodstock. Signed book: The Woodstock Experience. Deluxe limited multimedia edition of 1000 copies (this being No. 132). Guildford, Surrey, England: Genesis Publications, 2009. Hardcover with custom case, 9 x 11.75, 172 pages. Signed on a bookplate affixed to the colophon by Michael Lang and Arlo Guthrie. Included with the set is a 7˝ vinyl Santana/Jefferson Airplane record, a fine art print by Peter Max, a facsimile copy of Lang’s hand-drawn map, an authentic Woodstock unused ticket, and several new essays, held in a facsimile Woodstock press pack. The entire edition comes in the cloth bag and its original shipping box. In very fine condition. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
Woodstock’s famous farmer 614. Woodstock: Yasgur Farm. TLS signed “Max. B. Yasgur,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Yasgur Farms Dairy letterhead, April 10, 1964. Brief letter to the American Guernsey Cattle Club. In full: “Please be advised that after due consideration we have decided to keep the Guernsey Herd on D.H.I.A. Only and the Holstein Herd on both D.H.I.A.—D.H.I.R.” In fine condition, with a staple hole to top left. Accompanied by 28 pieces related to Yasgur’s farms, including two business envelopes, invoices for milk delivered to the Holy Cross School, receipts for work on the farm’s equipment, 1969 delivery accounts, and correspondence to the farm. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $100 166 | 1960s
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Flamboyant pair of personally-owned glasses
620. Elton John. A pair of John’s personally-owned glasses. Diamond-shaped frames, highlighted in black, have “Italy” printed in gold on one of the temples, as well as purple-tinted prescription lenses. In fine condition. These glasses can also be seen on the cover for John’s 1988 album Reg Strikes Back, and are accompanied by a color 22.5 x 36 promotional poster affixed to an identical siize piece of foamcore. Accompanied by photocopies of the glasses being offered in the September 6, 1988, Elton John Stage Costume and Memorabilia auction held at Sotheby’s in London. John’s affinity for eyewear is well-known, having amassed a huge collection over the years, with this example perfectly capturing his ecelectic persona. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
Flashy suit obtained from his benefit pop-up store in New York
621. Elton John. One of John’s personally-owned suits. Suit consists of golden multi-colored paisley Rayon and silk single-breasted jacket, with a Richard James, Saville Row, makers label sewn into the inside pocket; a matching pair of pants hemmed at the cuff; and a matching long-sleeve button-up shirt. Jacket bears two “EJAF” sales tag for the outfit, and was originally acquired from Elton’s Closet, a pop-up shop for the Elton John AIDS Foundation, in Rockefeller Center in 2006. In fine condition. An eye-catching ensemble, tasteful in design, yet characteristic of John’s well-known flair for fashion. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
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Rare screen-worn ‘Radio Ga Ga’ extra suit signed by the band in appreciation
622.
Queen. Screen-worn three-piece white paper ‘Haz-Mat’ style suit, worn by one of the 400 extras in the video for the band’s 1984 single ‘Radio Ga Ga,’ Signed on the sleeves in ballpoint by Freddie Mercury, Brian May, John Deacon, and Roger Taylor. In fine condition, with expected light wear. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Filmed at Carlton TV Studios and Shepperton Studios, London, in November of 1983, the band employed fan club members to participate as miners in the video shoot. Following the shoot, the band stayed around and signed autographs in appreciation for the members participation. Few of the suits have survived over the years, and even fewer were signed by the band. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $300
Enormous Mick Rock portrait of Mercury 623. Queen: Freddie Mercury. Signed book: Rastafari. German edition. Munich: Trikont, 1979. Paperback, 4.75 x 7.5, 174 pages. Signed in black felt tip on a closing page, with a printed image of a marijuana leaf to the lower right, and opposite a page with a glossy photo 3.25 x 5.75 of Marley affixed to the center, “Rasta Fari Live, Bob Marley.” Page also bears a printed date of June 14, 1980. Autographic condition: fine. A beautiful signature from the reggae icon who was instrumental in promoting the Rastafarian movement throughout the world. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
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624.
ABBA. ABBAntologia album signed on the front cover in gold and black ink by Benny Andersson, Agnetha Fältskog, Frida Lyngstad, and Björn Ulvaeus. In fine condition, with one band member retracing their signature in black after initial skipping in the ink flow. The record is included. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.
Bon and the Youngs
sign their first international album 627. AC/DC.
Starting Bid $200
625. AC/ DC. Glossy 10 x 8 ATCO Razor’s Edge publicity group photo, signed in blue felt tip by Angus Young, Malcolm Young, Brian Johnson, Chris Slade, and Cliff Williams. Doublematted and framed (with acid free backing and 98% UV resistant plexiglass), five replica guitar picks, an advertisement for the album, a custom-made name plate, and a CD booklet to an overall size of 32.25 x 19.25. In fine condition, with a few scattered light surface dings and creases. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from James Spence. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.
High Voltage album signed on the front cover in black ballpoint, “Bon, AC/DC,” “Angus Young, AC/DC,” and “Malcolm Young.” Cover and all three signatures a bit faded, but signatures still legible, a few edge creases, and a mild album impression, otherwise fine condition. The record is included. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
Extremely rare signature
of one of rock’s greatest guitarists
Starting Bid $200
6 2 8 . D uane Allman. Found-
x 10 group photo, signed in blue felt tip and gold ink by Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Brad Whitford, Tom Hamilton, and Joey Kramer. In fine condition. Accompanied by an unused ticket from the band’s January 7, 1978, show in Jackson, Mississippi, and a full letter of authenticity from Roger Epperson/REAL. RR Auction COA.
ing member of the Allman Brothers Band and session musician regarded as one of the most masterful and influential guitarists in rock history (1946–1971). He was killed in a motorcycle accident at the age of 24. Vintage ballpoint signature, “Duane Allman,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2.75 lightly-lined slip. In fine condition. Accompanied by an original ticket from a December 1, 1970, concert by Derek and the Dominos, Eric Clapton, and others, including Allman, at the Curtis Hixon Hall in Tampa, Florida. One of rock and roll’s true rarities. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
626. Aerosmith. Color glossy 8
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629. Duane Allman. Founding member of the Allman Brothers Band and session musician regarded as one of the most masterful and influential guitarists in rock history (1946–1971). He was killed in a motorcycle accident at the age of 24. DS one page both sides, 8.5 x 11, April 30, 1971. Agreement for the Allman Brothers Band to play a single show at a “site 90 miles from New Orleans, La. exact site t/b/a,” between June 21–23, for a fee of $5000.00. Signed at the bottom by Allman. Expected document wear, a few rusty staple holes to top edge, and mounting remnants to reverse, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.
632. Allman Brothers. Souvenir printed lyrics to ‘Blue Sky,’ on a light blue 8.5 x 11 sheet, signed in blue felt tip by Dickey Betts, Butch Trucks, and Jaimoe. In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $100
Starting Bid $200
6 3 0 . D uane Allman. Original 11 x 13.75 photo of Duane Allman playing his guitar in the recording studio originally taken by Stephen Paley. Reverse bears Paley’s stamp, as well as a “Rough Cut” stamp and a pencil notation in an unknown hand reading, “Duane at Aretha Franklin Session, Muscle Shoals 1970.” In fine condition, with slightly trimmed edge, a few edge creases, and tape remnants to reverse. RR Auction COA.
633. Allman Brothers : Fillmore East. Concert program for the Allman Brothers and Johnny Winter Band at the Fillmore East, New York, on March 11–13, 1971, 5.5 x 8.5, featuring biographies and images of both acts. A light vertical fold and some ballpoint-filled areas on the front cover, otherwise fine condition. The Allman Brothers’ At Fillmore East, recorded during their March 12 and 13 shows, is considered one of the greatest live albums ever made. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
631. Allman Brothers. Color two-page German magazine photo spread of the band, with the separated pages both measuring 9.25 x 11.25, signed in black ballpoint by Gregg Allman, Dickey Betts, Jaimoe, Butch Trucks, and Chuck Leavell. One page is affixed to an identical size sheet. In very good condition, with horizontal fold to lower portions of both pages, scattered creases, and some light contrast to a couple of signatures. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Roger Epperson/REAL. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $100
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634.
Blondie.
Autoamerica album signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Debbie Harry, Chris Stein, Jimmy Destri, and Nigel Harrison (ins), and signed and inscribed in black ballpoint by Clem Burke. Front cover is also signed by jazz guitarist Eddie Martinez, with additional ballpoint signatures of Burke and Destri on the back cover. Brushing to Harry’s signature and scattered light wear to covers, otherwise fine condition. The record is included. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.
637. D av id Bowie: John R owlands . Oversized satin-finish 16 x 20 photo of Bowie on stage during his Diamond Dogs tour, circa 1974, signed in white ink by photographer John Rowlands. In fine condition. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $100
6 3 8 . K aren Carpenter. Uncommon glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Danny, Hi! Karen Carpenter.” Photo also bears a pre-printed signature in the upper left corner. In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.
6 3 5 . M arc Bolan. Limited edition color litho of a Kevin Goff photo of Bolan playing his Les Paul guitar, 16.5 x 17, 1/100, signed in the lower border in pencil, “Kevin Goff 2006.” Matted and framed to an overall size of 25.5 x 26. In fine condition. Provenance: Gerry Harrington. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
639. The Carpenters. Glossy 8 x 10 photo
Let’s Dance album signed in person on the front cover in blue felt tip. In fine condition. The record is not included. Originally obtained by inperson specialist Mike Wehrmann. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.
of the the Carpenters posing side-by-side, signed and inscribed by both in black felt tip, “To Norm, Hi! ‘Carpenters,’ Karen” and “Richard.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Roger Epperson/REAL. An exceptionally nice, young photo of the musical siblings. RR Auction COA.
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
636. David Bowie.
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Working lyrics for ‘Bye Bye Baby’ 640. Alice Cooper. Handwritten working lyrics to ‘Bye Bye Baby,’ one lined notebook page, 8.5 x 11, no date. Cooper pens five verses. In part: “What was wrong with you today / I could never tell / Got some thing drastic / on your mind / I can smell the smell…Bye By Baby / Bye By Baby / Bye Bye Baby / You’re in another world.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.
6 4 2 . H arry Chapin. Popular American singer and songwriter (1942–1981) of such hits as ‘Cat’s in the Cradle’ who died in an auto accident at the age of 38. Glossy 10 x 8 Elektra Records publicity photo of Chapin on stage, signed and inscribed in black ink, “To Chad ‘Keep the change’ Harry Chapin.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $100
Starting Bid $200
“They used to call me the creeper”
643. Charlie Daniels. Gold-colored fiddle, signed and inscribed on the body in black felt tip, “To Eric Clapton, Charlie Daniels.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a padded case and a photo taken at the time of signing. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $100
644. Deep Purple. Machine
Chop Chop,’ two lined pages, 5.75 x 9.5, no date. Cooper pens seven verses, titled at the top, “Chop Chop Chop.” In part: “They used to call me the creeper / They didn’t like my hair / They pushed me round / and bent on me / But I just didn’t scare.” In very good to fine condition, with scattered staining to left side affecting legibility of some writing. A great look into Cooper’s creative process, as these lyrics are quite different from the final version of the song. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.
Head album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Ritchie Blackmore, Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, Jon Lord, and Ian Paice. In fine condition, with some scattered light cover wear. The record is included. Consignor notes that the autographs were obtained during the European leg of their The Battle Rages On Tour, in November, 1993 in Brussells (their last tour featuring Ritchie Blackmore). This album, featuring ‘Smoke on the Water,’ is considered by many critics to be a defining classic rock album and Deep Purple’s masterpiece. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
641. Alice Cooper. Handwritten working lyrics to ‘Chop
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645. Deep Purple: Ian Gillan. Souvenir handwritten lyrics to ‘Whatsername,’ on an off-white 8.25 x 11.5 sheet, written out and signed by Ian Gillan. He writes the final two verses of the song, beginning: “She took it all away / now she’s back for the rest / Took it all so easy / wouldn’t settle for less / She doesn’t know what she wants / but she knows how to get it / I can’t remember the time / she’ll never let me forget it / Here we go again Here we go again.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
Presenting his landmark 1972 recordings of Hot August Night
648. Neil Diamond. DS, eight pages, 8.5 x 11, September 646. Dire Straits.
Self-titled debut album signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint on the back cover by Mark Knopfler, David Knopfler, John Illsley, and Pick Withers. Moderate skipping to Mark Knopfler’s signature and inscription, as well as scattered light cover wear, otherwise fine condition. The record is included. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Roger Epperson/REAL.
1972. Eight-page agreement between Diamond, Stonebridge Enterprises, and MCA Records for Diamond to deliver a double live album recorded during his 10 consecutive concerts at The Greek Theater in Los Angeles which began on August 18, 1972. Diamond agrees to provide a double album with at least 20 songs and a running time over an hour, which will satisfy his previous recording agreement. Signed on the final page in blue ballpoint by Diamond. Accompanied by an album sleeve for the album. In fine condition, with creasing to top left as well as a staple hole. In 1972, Diamond played ten sold out concerts at The Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, and his performance on August 24 was recorded and released as the live double album Hot August Night. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $100
647. The Eagles. One of These Nights album signed on the front cover in silver felt tip by Don Felder, Don Henley, Randy Meisner, Bernie Leadon, and Glenn Frey. In fine condition, with Frey’s signature a bit hurried. The record is included. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Roger Epperson/ REAL. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
649. Emerson, Lake, and Palmer. Satin-finish 10 x 8 Atlantic Records publicity photo of the band posing in front of an imposing building, signed in person in blue felt tip by Keith Emerson, Greg Lake, and Carl Palmer. In fine condition. Originally obtained by in-person specialist Mike Wehrmann. Precertified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200 www.RRAuction.com | 173
652. Fleetwood Mac. Collection
650. Faces. Signed book: Faces. First edition. Guildford, England: Genesis Publications, 2011. Deep purple suede hardcover in a custom case, 10.25 x 13, 272 pages. Signed on a bookplate affixed to the colophon by Ronnie Wood, Kenney Jones, and Ian McLagan. The signed color Ronnie Wood print is also included. Edition is housed in its cloth bag and original shipping box. In very fine condition. Precertified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
1980 band-signed agreement including “Stephanie Nicks” 651. Fleetwood Mac. DS one
of 27 unused tickets from Fleetwood Mac’s 1977 world, including a wide variety of venues in the United States, England, and Australia. In overall fine condition. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
Rare original Free lineup with Paul Kossoff 653. Free. Pioneering English rock band active from 1968 to 1973; Kossoff, the lead guitarist, passed away in 1976 at age 25 due to drug-related heart problems. Vintage ballpoint signatures of Paul Rodgers, Paul Kossoff, Andy Fraser, and Simon Kirke on an off-white 9.5 x 6.75 envelope with the band’s name drawn in bubble letters on the flap. In fine condition, with light scattered creases and soiling. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Roger Epperson/ REAL. RR Auction COA.
page, 8.5 x 13.25, October 8, 1980. Final page of a longer agreement between the band and Warner Bros. Records amending several lines of a previous contract. Signed at the bottom by Mick Fleetwood, John McVie, Christine McVie, and Stevie Nicks, signing her real name, “Stephanie Nicks.” A light spot of toning touching a small portion of Nicks’s signature, missing top left corner tip, and multiple staple holes to top left, otherwise fine condition. Instances of Nicks using her full name are quite uncommon. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.
654. Genesis. Early color glossy 10 x 8 photo of the band as a trio, signed in person in blue felt tip by Phil Collins, Mike Rutherford, and Tony Banks. In fine condition. Originally obtained by in-person specialist Mike Wehrmann. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
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Starting Bid $200
655. Heart. The Art of Love album signed in person on the front cover in blue felt tip by Ann Wilson, Nancy Wilson, Howard Leese, Denny Carmassi, and Mark Andes, who has also signed again on the reverse. In fine condition, with a crease to top right corner. The record is included. Originally obtained by in-person specialist Mike Wehrmann. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
658. Elton John and Bernie Taupin. Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy album signed on the inside gatefold in ballpoint by Elton John and Bernie Taupin. In fine condition, with a slight split to lower edge. The record is included. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Roger Epperson/ REAL. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $100
6 5 9 . E lton J ohn : J ohn R owlands .
for Leon Russell and Elton John at the Fillmore East, New York, on November 20–21, 1970, featuring biographies and images of both musicians inside. This show marked John’s New York City debut. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.
Oversized satin-finish 16 x 20 photo of John banging away at his piano on stage, signed in black felt tip by photographer John Rowlands. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.
Starting Bid $100
Starting Bid $200
656. Elton John : Fillmore East. Concert program
6 5 7 . E lton John. 21 at 33 album signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint, “Best wishes, Elton John.” In very fine condition. The record is included. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.
660. KISS. Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of the band in full costume and makeup, signed in silver ink by Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Peter Criss, and Ace Frehley. In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Roger Epperson/REAL. RR Auction COA.
Starting Bid $100
Starting Bid $100
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661. KISS. Set of four solo albums released by each member of KISS in 1978, each signed on the front cover in silver ink by the individual musician. Signers are: Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Ace Frehley, and Peter Criss. Scattered creases, clipped corners, and a few black felt tip surface marks, otherwise overall fine condition. Consignor notes that all albums were signed at the Signature Airport in Austin, Texas, on August 17, 2001, as the band was departing following their show at the Frank Irwin Center. Precertified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.
“Rasta Fari Live, Bob Marley”
Starting Bid $200
Lyrics for an unpublished song penned by the KISS founder
663. Bob Marley. Signed book: Rastafari. German edition. Munich: Trikont, 1979. Paperback, 4.75 x 7.5, 174 pages. Signed in black felt tip on a closing page, with a printed image of a marijuana leaf to the lower right, and opposite a page with a glossy photo 3.25 x 5.75 of Marley affixed to the center, “Rasta Fari Live, Bob Marley.” Page also bears a printed date of June 14, 1980. Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG/None. A beautiful signature from the reggae icon who was instrumental in promoting the Rastafarian movement throughout the world. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
664. The Police.
662. KISS: Gene Simmons. Unsigned working handwritten lyrics to the song entitled ‘Slipshod,’ on a 7.5 x 7 sheet of graph-like paper. Simmons pens three verses to the song in green and black felt tip, crossing out the second verse and rewriting a new verse next to it. Song begins: “Slipshod shoes / Side by side in twos / And stockings made of leather / Your lip is full of rouge / One and not in twos / Your lips are not together.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.
Zenyatta Mondatta album signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Sting, Andy Summers, and Stewart Copeland. Scattered surface marks and creases, a mild album impression to cover, and a James Spence authentication label affixed to lower corner, otherwise fine condition. The record is not included. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from James Spence as well as three photos taken at time of signing. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
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665. Olivia N ewton John, Andy G ibb , and ABBA. Color onehalf inch tape videocassette of NewtonJohn’s 1978 ABC television variety show, signed on the case’s label in blue ink by Olivia NewtonJohn, Andy Gibb, Benny Andersson, Agnetha Faltskog, Frida Lyngstad, and Bjorn Ulvaeus. Tape runs 42:58 in time, and features the opening musical sequences from the show including a medley performance of ‘Dancing Queen,’ ‘Fernando,’ ‘Take a Chance on Me,’ ‘Hopelessly Devoted to You,’ and ‘I Just Want to Be Your Everything,’ featuring multiple camera angles, as well as the closing of the show (with a brief appearance by Alan Thicke) as well as couple of out-takes and bloopers. A CD of the tape is included. In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.
Oversized color portrait of Freddie and Queen from The Game
668. Queen. Color 18.75 x 9.5 album fold-out photo of the band in matching leather jackets, signed in blue ballpoint by Freddie Mercury, Brian May, John Deacon, and Roger Taylor. A central vertical fold with two staple holes, some scattered creases, and a few adhesive remnants to top left, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from James Spence. Oversized color portraits of the band are seldom encountered. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.
Starting Bid $200 Starting Bid $200
666. The Police. Glossy 10 x 8 photo, signed in person in blue felt tip by Sting, Andy Summers, and Stewart Copeland. In fine condition. Originally obtained by in-person specialist Mike Wehrmann. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
667. Queen. Signed book: Killer Queen. Limited edition, numbered 663/2500. Surrey, England: Genesis Publications, 2003. Hardcover with clamshell case, 10.5 x 14.75, 192 pages. Signed on the colophon in ink by Brian May, Roger Taylor, and Mick Rock. In very fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.
669. Queen. The Works album signed on the front cover in silver ink by Freddie Mercury, Brian May, John Deacon, and Roger Taylor. In fine condition, with mild album impression to front cover and a few mild edge creases. The record is included. Consignor notes that the autographs were obtained in Barcelona, Spain in 1986 during Queen’s Magic European Tour. This album boasts particularly bold and crisp signatures. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $300
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670. Lou Reed. Berlin album signed and inscribed on the front cover in ink, “To Larry, Lou Reed,” “John Prine (Sorry),” “Mike Brecker,” “Aynsley Dunbar,” and “Steve Hunter,” and on the reverse, “Larry—Best wishes for a long life— Dick Wagner.” In fine condition. The record is not included. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Roger Epperson/REAL. RR Auction COA.
673. Rush. Signals album signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Geddy Lee, Neil Peart, and Alex Lifeson. In fine condition, with some light corner dings. The record is included. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
674. Bob Seger. Handwritten notes by Seger, unsigned, on a yellow 8.5 x 11 lightlylined sheet. Seger writes 18 lines of notes in ballpoint and pencil, including, “Get VHS tape where from cast time,” “Buy a Doctor Beat,” “Pick up dry cleaning, buy light bulbs, get jeep to jeep dealer.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.
Starting Bid $100
671. Linda Ronstadt, Don Henley, and Friends. Heart Like a Wheel album signed on the front cover
Starting Bid $200
in felt tip and ballpoint by Linda Ronstadt, Glenn Frey, Timothy B. Schmit, Chris Hillman, David Lindley, J. D. Souther, Don Henley, Emmylou Harris, and Russell Kunkel, and on the reverse by Wendy Waldman, Andrew Gold, and Dan Dugmore. In fine condition, with scattered creases and toning. The record is not included. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Roger Epperson/REAL. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $100
672. Rush. Exit Stage Left album signed on the front cover in red and blue felt tip by Geddy Lee, Neil Peart, and Alex Lifeson. In fine condition, with a few light creases. The record is included. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Roger Epperson/ REAL. RR Auction COA.
675. Bruce Springsteen. Born to Run album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip. In fine condition. The record is included. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Roger Epperson/ REAL. RR Auction COA.
Starting Bid $100
Starting Bid $200
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Hand-corrected lyrics to his surprising ‘Long Time Comin’ 6 7 6 . B ruce Springsteen. Annotated lyrics for Springsteen’s song, ‘Long Time Comin’,’ one page, 8.5 x 11, done for the final draft printed on the 1998 Tracks box set booklet. It seems that this sheet was part of a larger stack that served as a proof that was passed through Springsteen for final revisions before the lyrics got printed on the booklet. He makes corrections to five lines of the song, crossing out various passages and adding the correct lyrics, including, “Naked and bury,” “Cassiopeia,” and “Orion sweeps.” In fine condition, with a staple hole to top left corner. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.
678. Rod Stewart. Atlantic Crossing album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with some light adhesive remnants to front cover and a small edge tear to back cover. The record is included. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Roger Epperson/REAL. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $100
679. James Taylor. JT album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with label remnant to front cover and some scattered light wear. The record is not included. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Roger Epperson/REAL. RR Auction COA.
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $100
lyrics for the B-side of his ‘Glory Days’ hit single 677. Bruce Springsteen. Typed lyrics to ‘Stand On It,’ one page, 8.5 x 11, handcorrected throughout in red ink by Springsteen. Springsteen makes brief corrections on seven different lines, including five words in the final verse: “seemed,” “he,” “Layin’,” “Ambulance,” and “didn’t.” In fine condition. He first recorded this song in 1986, releasing it as the B-side of the ‘Glory Days’ single on September 15, 1986. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
680. Thin Lizzy. Felt tip and ballpoint signatures of Phil Lynott, Scott Gorham, Brian Downey, and Brian Robertson on individual cards and album pages. All four are matted with a promotional poster for Johnny the Fox to an overall size of 19 x 17. In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
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681. Eddie Van Halen. Van Halen 1980 Invasion tour program, 11 x 14, 20 pages, signed on the back cover in red felt tip by Van Halen. A ticket from the band’s August 24, 1980, concert in Salina, Kansas, is taped to the bottom of the back cover. In fine condition, with expected light creases from handling. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $100
682.
Yes. Glossy 10 x 8 group photo, signed in person in blue felt tip by Jon [Anderson], Steve Howe, Chris Squire, Bill Bruford, and Rick Wakeman. In fine condition. Originally obtained by in-person specialist Mike Wehrmann. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.
Very rare unpublished Tom Waits lyrics 684. Tom Waits. Handwritten lyrics to Waits’s unpublished song entitled at the top, “Frenchy’s In Love,” on an 8 x 10 sheet of London’s Hotel President stationery. Waits pens eight lines to the song, which reads, in full (with grammar and spelling retained): “She sho don’t say to much / she used to be good for a / couple of laughs / and we’d all make fun / of her accent when she / ordered the drinks / she made me feel just / like a sailor.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Working lyrics for Waits’s deeply personal ‘Kentucky Avenue’ 683. Tom Waits. Handwritten working lyrics to Waits’s song ‘Kentucky Avenue,’ on three offwhite 8.5 x 11 sheets. Waits pens 51 total lines (crossing out two near the end), and the lyrics read, in part (with grammar and spelling retained): “Eddie graces buicks / got 4 bullet holes in the side / Charlie Delisle sittin at the top / of an avocado tree / Mrs stormll stab you w/ a / steak knife if you step on her lawn. / I got a half pack of lucky strikes man / come along w/ me / Lets fill our pockets with macadamia nuts / Then go over to bobby goodmansons / And jump off the roof/ Hilda plays strip poker / her mamas across the street / Joey navinski says she put / her tongue in his mouth / Dicky faulkners got / a switchblade and some / gooseneck risers…Bring a chuch key / in your pocket / & we’ll hop that / freight train in the hall / and well / both slide down the / drain / and be in / New Orleans in the fall.” In fine condition, with some creases to lower left corners. Originally written for his 1978 album Blue Valentine, and named for the street he grew up on in Whittier, California, the song contains autobiographical elements and references to real people from his childhood. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200 180 | 1970s
Working lyrics to ‘The Confessor’ 685. Joe Walsh. Handwritten working lyrics to Walsh’s 1985 song ‘The Confessor,’ on an off-white 13.25 x 10.75 sheet. Lyrics read, in part: “If you look at your reflection in the bottom of a well / What you see is only on the surface / If you try to judge the distance hidden underneath / The measure of the depth can be deceiving—Yes it can / The bottom has a rocky reputation…In the eyes of the Confessor / There’s no place you can hide.” Signed at the conclusion, “Joe Walsh.” Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 19.25 x 17.25. In fine condition, with a central vertical fold. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
686. Leslie West, Jack Bruce, and Corky Laing. Two items: original handbill for a concert by West, Laing, and Bruce, 8 x 11, signed in black felt tip by Leslie West and Jack Bruce; and a West, Bruce & Laing album cover, signed in silver ink by Leslie West and Corky Laing. Both are matted together with two small photos to an overall size of 14.25 x 32. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Rick Barrett. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
687. Frank Zappa. DS, one onionskin page, 8.5 x 11, January 16, 1967. Zappa grants the National Film Board of Canada “the non-exclusive rights to all music recorded… with respect to the… production ‘Mike Duff,’” in exchange for $1,000. Signed at the conclusion in ballpoint by Zappa. Intersecting folds and scattered creases and wrinkles, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Roger Epperson/REAL. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
McCartney and Wings 688. Wings. Color center page from a Wings tour program, trimmed to a size of 13.5 x 7.5, signed in black felt tip by Paul McCartney, Linda McCartney, Laurence Juber, and Steve Holley. Double-matted and framed with a Press to play CD to an overall size of 22.75 x 19. In fine condition, with a couple light vertical creases and staple holes to center. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from noted Beatles expert Frank Caiazzo dating the signatures to the late 1970s. Any autographed material from this incarnation of the band is uncommon. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
689.
ZZ Top.
Original ticket stub from the band’s performance at the Barton Coliseum in Little Rock, Arkansas, on August 21, 1981, 2.5 x 1.5, signed on the front in blue and black ballpoint by Frank Beard, Billy Gibbons, and Dusty Hill. In very good condition, with rough left edge, old tape over portions of two of the signatures, and some scattered light toning. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $100 www.RRAuction.com | 181
GUITARS
Extremely fine 1956 Gretsch 6120 “Chet Atkins” 695. Gretsch Guitar: 1956. Vintage 1956 Gretsch model 6120 hollowbody electric guitar in its famous beautiful orange finish, serial #22430, featuring original hardware and electronics. Guitar features two Dynsonic pickups, black enamel swivel-arm Bigsby vibrato tailpiece, and Chet Atkins ‘signature’ pickguard. The guitar is presented in its original Gretsch hardshell case. All electronics function properly and overall guitar is in fine working order, though would benefit from a cleaning of the electronics and proper setup; there is slight binding lifting on the treble side of the top of the neck, noticeable fret wear, and significant oxidation to one pickup. It is in beautiful cosmetic condition and eminently playable. Accompanied by a letter from Voltage Guitars of Hollywood, endorsing “this piece’s pristine condition and originality.” In 1954, Gretsch struck a deal with Chet Atkins to endorse their guitars and introduced the 6120 the following year. It It was quickly adopted by rockabilly artists like Eddie Cochran, Duane Eddy, and Brian Setzer. This is one of the most sought after models of vintage hollow-body guitars and exceptionally desirable, as it dates to the second year of production and remains in phenomenal condition. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $1,000 182 | guitars
Gibson Explorer with a custom-installed Bigsby tail piece
696. Gibson Explorer Guitar. Black-bodied Gibson Explorer electric guitar, serial number 82625552, with a Bigsby tail piece installed by the Gibson custom shop. Serial number dates the manufacture date to September 19, 1985. In very good condition, with scattered paint loss to edges of body, back of the neck, and head, as well as surface marks to the body, all from expected heavy use. Accompanied by an original Gibson Factory Explorer case with purple velvet lining. A well-used instrument, which was a favorite of hard rock and heavy metal musicians. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
698. AC/DC. Black-bodied Signature Series ‘stratocaster-style’ electric guitar, signed on the white pickguard in blue felt tip by Brian Johnson and Cliff Williams, and on the body in blue and silver ink by Angus Young, Malcolm Young, and Chris Slade, who adds, “Cut loose from the noose, ‘Back in Black.’” In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Roger Epperson/REAL, a hardshell case, and photos of the band members taken at the time of signing. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
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699. AC/DC: Angus Young. Red-bodied Fender Squier Bullet ‘stratocaster-style’ electric guitar, signed in person on the body in black felt tip, “Angus Young, You Shook Me All Night Long,” and adding a highly-desirable full-bodied self-portrait caricature. In fine condition. Originally obtained by in-person specialist Mike Wehrmann. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
700. James Brown. Off-white bodied Fender Squier ‘stratocaster-style’ electric guitar, signed in person on the body in black felt tip, “My best wishes, James Brown.” In fine condition, with some scattered light surface marks to body. Originally obtained by inperson specialist Mike Wehrmann. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
701. Eric Clapton. Official Fender Artist Series Eric Clapton– model ‘Blackie’ Stratocaster electric guitar, signed on the white pickguard in black felt tip. In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Roger Epperson/ REAL, the original Fender tweed hardshell case, and a photo taken at the time of signing at Los Angeles International Airport, February 12, 2007. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
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702. Alice Cooper and the Billion Dollar Babies. Pink-bodied Fender Squier Bullet ‘stratocaster-style’ electric guitar, signed on the body in blue felt tip, “School’s Out, Alice Cooper,” “Neal Smith, Billion $ Babies,” “Dennis Dunaway, I’m Eighteen and I Like It,” and “School’s out for the summer, No more pencils, No more books, No more teacher’s dirty looks! Michael Bruce.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
703. The Eagles. Natural wood-finish Takamine six-string acoustic guitar, signed on the body in black felt tip by Don Henley, Glenn Frey, Don Felder, Joe Walsh, and Timothy B. Schmidt. In fine condition. Accompanied by a pass and ticket from the October 10, 2005, San Jose stop on their California tour. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
704. John Fogerty. Redbodied Fender Telecaster electric guitar, serial no. MN620840, signed on the Blue Moon Swamp pickguard in silver ink by Fogerty. In fine condition. Single-signed guitars from Fogerty are rather uncommon. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
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JERRY Garcia guitar also signed by the Dead’s opening act…Sting
705. Jerry Garcia and Sting. Natural wood-finish six-string Harmony acoustic guitar, signed on the body in black felt tip by Jerry Garcia and Sting. In fine condition. Signatures were originally obtained at the Grateful Dead/Sting shows in Las Vegas on May 14–16, 1993; a ticket stub from the show is present. In 1993 Sting opened for the Dead during an 11-stadium tour, a move that was questioned by some as he had only headlined previously. Instruments signed by Garcia are seldom-offered, particularly those obtained at a specific venue. A very scarce combination of two rock and roll heavyweights. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
706.
Guns N’ Roses.
Butterscotch-bodied Fender Squier ‘telecaster-style’ electric guitar, signed on the white pickguard in blue ink by Slash, Izzy Stradlin, Duff, and Steven Adler, and on the body by Axl Rose. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Roger Epperson/ REAL, a hardshell case, and photos of the band members taken at the time of signing. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
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707. J efferson Airplane. Natural wood-finish Squier six-string acoustic guitar, signed on the body in blue felt tip by Grace Slick, adding “White Rabbit,” Paul Kantner, Spencer Dryden, Marty Balin, and Jorma Kaukonen. In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
708.
Lynyrd Skynyrd.
White-bodied six-string Stagg acoustic guitar, with a sticker of the band’s name on the body, signed on the body in blue felt tip, “Artimus Pyle, Drums, Lynyrd Skynyrd,” adding a sketch of his drum kit, along with the beginning of the second verse of ‘Freebird,’ and “R.V.Z.” Also signed on the pickguard in silver ink by Pyle, Bob Burns, and Leslie Hawkins. In fine condition. Precertified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
709. The Monkees. Offwhite-bodied Fender Squier ‘stratocaster-style’ electric guitar, signed in person on the body in black felt tip by Peter Tork, David Jones, and Micky Dolenz, and on the white pickguard in black felt tip by Michael Nesmith. In fine condition. Originally obtained by in-person specialist Mike Wehrmann. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
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710. Motley Crue. Whitebodied Laurel ‘stratocaster-style’ electric guitar, signed on the white pickguard in blue felt tip by Nikki Sixx, Mick Mars, and Tommy Lee, and on the body by Vince Neil. In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Roger Epperson/REAL, a hardshell case, and photos of the band members taken at the time of signing. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
711. Ozzy Osbourne. Redbodied B. C. Rich Bronze Series Warlockmodel electric guitar, signed in person on the body in black felt tip. In fine condition. Originally obtained by in-person specialist Mike Wehrmann. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
712. Eddie Van Halen. Red-bodied Fender Squier ‘stratocaster-style’ electric guitar, signed on the white pickguard in silver ink. Strips of black and white tape have been affixed to the body to resemble Van Halen’s own guitar. In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Roger Epperson/REAL, a Fender hardshell case, and a photo taken at the time of signing at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Chicago on October 18, 2007. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
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713. Les Paul. Black-bodied Gibson Epiphone Les Paul-model electric guitar, signed on the body in silver ink, “Keep rockin’, Les Paul.” In fine condition, with a broken toggle switch. Provenance: Gerry Harrington. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
Vaughan signs his instrument of choice, a Fender Strat 714. Stevie Ray Vaughan. Black-bodied Fender Stratocaster electric guitar, signed on the body in gold ink, “Stevie Ray Vaughan ‘89, O.K.,” with a collector’s notation under the signature asking, “Please sign here,” with an arrow pointing to the upper portion of the body. In fine condition. Consignor notes signature was obtained on October 28, 1989, at the UIC Pavillion in Chicago, and is accompanied by a ticket stub from the performance as well as an unissued backstage pass. Vaughan signed guitars are quite rare, with this being just one of a scant handful we have ever offered. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
715. ZZ Top: Billy Gibbons. Gold-bodied Gibson USA Les Paul electric guitar, signed on the body in pink ink by Gibbons, adding a pinstriped design to the edges in pink and silver ink. In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Roger Epperson/ REAL, the original Gibson hardshell case, and a photo taken at the time of signing. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
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POSTERS Extraordinary 1971 concert poster, signed by both Duane Allman and Berry Oakley
721. The Animals Starting Bid $200
722. Atlanta International Pop Festival Starting Bid $200
720. Allman Brothers Starting Bid $200
723. Bad Company Starting Bid $200
724. Max Baer and the Chicago Setback Starting Bid $200
725. Beach Boys: Dennis Wilson Starting Bid $200
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726. Shirley Bassey
727. Chuck Berry
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
728. Big Audio Dynamite Starting Bid $200
731. Jimmy Buffett and The Eagles
729. Big Brother and the Holding Company
730. Blue Oyster Cult and Journey
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
732. The Byrds
733. Alvin Cash and the Crawlers
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
734. Ray Charles
735. Elvis Costello
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
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736. Dick Clark Caravan of Stars Starting Bid $200
737. Country Joe and the Fish Starting Bid $200
738. Cream Starting Bid $200
739. Crosby, Stills, and Nash
740. Deep Purple Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
741. Derek and the Dominos Starting Bid $200
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742. Dion Starting Bid $100
743. Doors Starting Bid $200
744. The Eagles
745. Duane Eddy
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
746. Emerson, Lake, and Palmer Starting Bid $200
747. The English Beat
748. Everly Brothers
749. Moby Grape
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
750. Fleetwood Mac and Rush
751. Foghat and Mountain
752. Peter Frampton and Lynyrd Skynyrd
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
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754. Jefferson Starship Starting Bid $200
755. Lords of the New Church and the Romantics Starting Bid $200
753. Gladys Knight and the Pips Starting Bid $200
756. MacArthur Park
757. Matrix
Starting Bid $100
Starting Bid $200
758. Fantasy Fair and Magic Mountain Music Festival
759. John Mayall
760. Moody Blues
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
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761. New Riders of the Purple Sage
762. Ted Nugent Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
763. Nirvana Starting Bid $200
764. Wilson Pickett
765. Poison
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
766. Psychedelic Furs
767. Lou Reed
768. Bruce Springsteen
Starting Bid $100
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
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769. Marty Robbins
770. Straight Theater: The Dossier
771. Strawberry Fields Festival
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
772. Supertramp
773. Rufus Thomas
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
774. Tower of Power and Robin Trower
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
775. Town Friars
776. Jerry Jeff Walker
777. Uriah Heep
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
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779. Woodstock
780. Woodstock
Starting Bid $100
Starting Bid $200
778. Trans Continental Pop Festival Starting Bid $200
781. Woodstock Starting Bid $100
782. Yardbirds
783. Neil Young
784. Youngbloods
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
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RON NEVISON COLLECTION T
hroughout his accomplished career as a sound engineer and record producer, Ron Nevison has assembled an impressive body of work spanning multiple eras, genres, and sounds. Whether kickstarting a stalled hit maker like Jefferson Airplane back into flight as Jefferson Starship, or breathing fresh air into a band’s outdated sound—such as was the case with Heart and Chicago—rarely has a project outmatched his multi-platinum production touch. Critics took note of Nevison’s exceptional ear early in his career—his first tremendous success came in 1973 with The Who’s Quadrophenia, which he engineered. In their review of the nowiconic album, Rolling Stone Magazine observed that it had been “magnificently recorded.” Nevison’s profile continued to rise through the mid-1970s as he helped to sonically shape a new generation of rock via his engineering work on the first three Bad Company’s LPs, Thin Lizzy, and perhaps most notably on Led Zeppelin’s 1975 Physical Graffiti LP, among a host of others. Nevison’s transition into head producer for groups like The Babys, Traffic’s Dave Mason, UFO, and Eddie Money cemented his status as one of the industry’s most in-demand hit record producers. Nevison’s successes were measured by those of the acts he produced throughout the 1980s, carving out a niche for himself as the go-to producer for veteran rock acts needing a commercial reintroduction to a new generation of rock fans. During this highly productive period, he produced three top-10 hits from Survivor’s ‘Vital Signs’ LP, eight top-10 hits with Heart (including #1 smash hits like ‘These Dreams’ and ‘Alone’), and orchestrated the turn-around of legendary pop-rock outfit Chicago on 1988’s ‘19’ LP, which produced three top-ten hits including ‘I Don’t Wanna Live Without Your Love,’ ‘Look Away,’ and ‘You’re Not Alone.’ Amid this era, Nevison balanced his smash pop-rock resume with a return to his harder rock roots through collaborations with genre giants like Ozzy Osbourne on ‘The Ultimate Sin,’ Kiss on ‘Crazy Nights,’ and the two multi-platinum Damn Yankees studio LPs. The producer also logged hits during the heyday of the hair-metal genre with platinum rockers including Europe, Bad English, Firehouse, and Motley Crue frontman Vince Neil. Nevison’s rock production was also discovered by a new audience throughout the 1990s as greatest hits collections were released by the likes of Led Zeppelin, The Who, and Thin Lizzy, all featuring classic hits engineered and/or produced by Ron Nevison, who continued to maintain a mainstream pop presence with these and other rock legends throughout the 1990s, producing hit records for Meatloaf, Night Ranger, Candlebox, Lynryd Skynryd, UFO, and Grand Funk Railroad. Ron Nevison’s career highlights include many of the record industry’s highest distinctions, including his being recognized as Billboard Magazine’s Top-5 Producers of the Year four separate times, garnering countless Grammy-nominated and winning hit records, and producing well over one hundred million albums sold in the course of his almost forty year career. The material in this section originates from Nevison’s personal collection and represents both his hands-on work—acetates and studio tapes for many of his most important albums—as well as the accolades that these garnered—most importantly, a large selection of RIAA silver, gold, and platinum record awards. 198 | ROn Nevison Collection
RON NEVISON COLLECTION
Amazing 1974 rough mixes by the Physical Graffiti sound engineer, including ‘Driving to Kashmir’ and ‘Custard Pie’
788. Led Zeppelin. Vintage 10˝ tape reel of unreleased studio mixes from Led Zeppelin’s 1975 album Physical Graffiti, recorded on Ampex 406 quarter-inch tape. Affixed to the box is a large Ronnie Lane’s Mobile Studio (LMS) label, hand-notated with the track listing and recording data. Top of the label is filled out with the following info: “Client: Led Zeppelin, Subject: Rough Mixes, Engineer: R. N., Date: 28-2-74, Location: Headley, Speed: 15, Reel: 2.” Song titles and times are listed as follows: “Trampled Underfoot—5:40,” “Driving to Kashmir—8:50,” “Custard Pie—4:20,” “In the Light (Everyone Makes It Then)—7:18,” “Swan Song—Part 1—1:20,” and “Swan Song—Part 2—1:20.” Along the bottom, the “ST” and “NAB” boxes are checked off. In fine condition. These tapes are being sold as a historical artifact and no copyright to the recorded material is claimed nor transferred by the auction house. Originates from the personal collection of legendary engineer and producer Ron Nevison. These mixes offer the incredible opportunity to listen to Led Zeppelin’s classic songs in their infancy—most of the final tracks were drastically changed, but all of these earliest recordings are easily discernible. The band recorded these in the Ronnie Lane Mobile Studio that Nevison designed in an Airstream trailer, working on these initial versions of the songs that went on to comprise Physical Graffiti. Structurally, many tracks are not very far along—most of the guitars and vocals were redone later, and some lack the vocals entirely. Additional orchestration was also added, and many times only the drum tracks from these recordings were used in the final product—they are stripped down backing tracks used as a starting point in the studio. Most notably, this reel features the drums from ‘Kashmir,’ then entitled ‘Driving to Kashmir’—Robert Plant was inspired to write the song after driving on a long road through Morocco during a trip in 1973. Nevison recorded the drums on a separate track, running the cymbals through a phaser as an experiment—the band liked the results and used it on the final song. In addition to these drums, the instrumental ‘Driving to Kashmir’ recording also features the instantly recognizable guitar and bass parts. Nevinson’s Physical Graffiti tapes provide a window into the creative process behind one the greatest albums ever produced—an absolutely remarkable piece of modern music history. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $300 www.RRAuction.com | 199
Incredible unreleased mixes from Led Zeppelin’s 1974 sessions at Headley Grange
789. Led Zeppelin. VVintage 10˝ tape reel of unreleased studio mixes from Led Zeppelin’s 1975 album Physical Graffiti, recorded on Ampex 406 quarter-inch tape. Affixed to the box is a large Ronnie Lane’s Mobile Studio (LMS) label, hand-notated with the track listing and recording data. Top of the label is filled out with the following info: “Client: Led Zeppelin, Subject: Rough Mixes, Engineer: R. N., Date: 28-2-74, Location: Headley, Speed: 15 i.p.s., Reel: 1.” Song titles and times are listed as follows: “In My Time of Dying—10:50,” “Sick Again—4:39,” “Désiré (The Wanton Song)—4:10,” and “Ten Years Gone—6:55.” Along the bottom, the “ST” and “NAB” boxes are checked off. In fine condition. These tapes are being sold as a historical artifact and no copyright to the recorded material is claimed nor transferred by the auction house. Originates from the personal collection of legendary engineer and producer Ron Nevison. Made in Ronnie Lane’s trailer-turned-studio at Headley Grange, these tracks represent some of the earliest ever Physical Graffiti recordings—these unmastered examples served as starting points for the final songs, with bits and pieces retained while other parts were re-recorded. While the version of ‘In the Time of Dying’ on this mix clocks in at 10:50, the one eventually released came in at 11:06—the longest track on any Led Zeppelin studio album. Nevison reflected on the musical process behind ‘Sick Again’—which became the very last song on the double-LP album—in Barney Hoskyns’ 2012 history of the band: ‘The essence to me of the whole Zeppelin thing was John Bonham following the guitar. He would take the riff and he would make that his drum part. If you listen to ‘Sick Again’ or any other song, he listened to the riff and he made it the drum part. Instead of just doing it 4/4 and getting in with the bass player, he got in with the guitar player.’ A supremely rare item, this reel offers the extraordinary opportunity to hear Zeppelin classics in their earliest, barebones state—a unique experience for even the most seasoned fan. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $300 200 | ROn Nevison Collection
Rough mixes of their debut album recorded in Ronnie Lane’s mobile studio at Headley Grange, including their first hit, ‘Can’t Get Enough of Your Love’ 790. Bad Company: Bad Co. Vintage 10˝ tape reel of tracks from Bad Company’s 1974 debut album, Bad Co., labeled “Stereo Rough Mixes, Reel 4.” Affixed to the box is a large Ronnie Lane’s Mobile Studio (LMS) label, hand-notated with the track listing and recording data. The top of the label is filled out with the following information: “Subject: Paul Rogers, Engineer: Ron Nevison, Date 14/11/73, Location: Headley, Speed: 15 IPS.” Five song titles and run times with notes are listed below the heading “Stereo Rough Mixes, Side 1,” as follows: “Can’t Get Enough of Your Love—4:10,” “Don’t Let Me Down—4:18 (Use new mix 16/11/73),” “Little Miss Fortune—3:55 (CUT OUT),” “Seagull—3:50 (Use retake),” and “Rock Steady—3:45,” with a “Total time” of 20:08 indicated. Little Miss Fortune and Rock Steady are not actually present on the tape. Along the bottom, the “ST” and “NAB” boxes are checked. In overall fine condition. Originates from the personal collection of legendary engineer and producer Ron Nevison. Originally built by Nevison, Lane’s Mobile Studio was a 16-track facility housed in a modified Airstream trailer, which had been soundproofed with foam padding. The band’s self-titled debut reached number one on the Billboard charts and spawned two singles, ‘Can’t Get Enough of Your Love,’ and ‘Movin’ On.’ These tapes predate the Bad Co. work done in Los Angeles. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
Raw stereo mixes from Bad Company’s debut, including ‘Little Miss Fortune’ 791. Bad Company: Bad Co. Vintage 10˝ tape reel of rough mixes of tracks from Bad Company’s 1974 debut album, Bad Co., labeled “Reel 2.” Affixed to the box is a large Ronnie Lane’s Mobile Studio (LMS) label, hand-notated with the track listing and recording data. The top of the label is filled out with the following info: “Subject: Paul Rogers, Engineer: Ron Nevison, Date: 9/11/73, Location: Headley, Speed: 15 IPS, Reel: 2.” Song titles are listed as follows: “Bad Company,” “Movin’ On (Use new mix 10/11/73),” and “Little Miss Fortune.” Along the bottom, the “ST” and “NAB” boxes are checked off. In overall fine condition. Originates from the personal collection of legendary engineer and producer Ron Nevison. Originally built by Nevison, Lane’s Mobile Studio was a 16-track facility housed in a modified Airstream trailer, which had been soundproofed with foam padding. Lane leased the studio to many artists in the 1960s and ’70s, including Bad Company, The Who, and Led Zeppelin. Bad Company’s self-titled debut reached number one on the Billboard charts, was certified five-times platinum, and spawned several classic radio staples including ‘Bad Company,’ and ‘Ready for Love.’ This particular tape also holds ‘Little Miss Fortune,’ which did not make the final cut of the album, but was released as a b-side to ‘Can’t Get Enough.’ RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
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Bad Co. rough mixes from straight from Headley Grange, including a two-minute improvised jam 792. Bad Company: Bad Co. Vintage 10˝ tape reel of tracks from Bad Company’s 1974 debut album, Bad Co., labeled “Stereo rough mixes Reel B.” Affixed to the box is a large Ronnie Lane’s Mobile Studio (LMS) label, hand-notated with the track listing and recording data. The top of the label is filled out with the following information: “Subject: Paul Rogers, Engineer: Ron Nevison, Date: 16/11/73, Location: Headley, Speed: 15 IPS, Reel: B” Song titles and run times, with some additional notations, are listed as follows: “The Way I Choose—4:28 (new mix with organ 16/11/73),” “Jam—2:00,” “Rock Steady—3:45 (with harms, mix 14/11/73),” and “Ready For Love—4:58 (16/11/73).” Along the bottom, the “ST” and “NAB” boxes are checked off. In overall fine condition. Originates from the personal collection of legendary engineer and producer Ron Nevison. Originally built by Nevison, Lane’s Mobile Studio was a 16-track facility housed in a modified Airstream trailer, which had been soundproofed with foam padding and was widely used by bands in the 1960s and ’70s. A great selection of raw tracks from one of the best hard rock supergroups assembled in the 1970s, directly from the man who helped harness their unique sound. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
793. Bad Company: Shooting Star. Vintage
794. Bad Company: Straight Shooter. Vintage
“copy of master” 10˝ tape reel of Bad Company’s ‘Shooting Star,’ featured on their 1975 sophomore album Straight Shooter. Affixed to the box is a large Air Recording Studios label, dated October 31, 1974, and hand-notated with relevant information and technical data, including “Speed: 15 IPS, Mode: Stereo, Curve: NAB.” In overall fine condition. Originates from the personal collection of legendary engineer and producer Ron Nevison. RR Auction COA.
“copy of mixes” 10˝ tape reel of three Bad Company songs featured on their 1975 sophomore album Straight Shooter. Affixed to the box is a large Air Recording Studios label, dated October 25, 1974, and hand-notated with relevant information and technical data: “Artist: Bad Company, 1. ‘Call to Me,’ 2. ‘Preacher,’ 3. ‘Think About Love,’ 4. ‘Shooting Star.’ In overall fine condition. Originates from the personal collection of legendary engineer and producer Ron Nevison. RR Auction COA.
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795. Bad Company: The Preacher / Good Lovin’ Gone Bad. Vintage “copy of mixes” 10˝ tape reel of three Bad Company songs featured on their 1975 sophomore album Straight Shooter. Affixed to the box is a large Air Recording Studios label, dated October 1, 1974, and hand-notated with relevant information and technical data: “Artist: Bad Company, 1. ‘The Preacher,’ 2. ‘The Preacher’ Take 2 (with voice over), 3. ‘Good Lovin’ Gone Bad.” In overall fine condition. Originates from the personal collection of legendary engineer and producer Ron Nevison. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
Mixes of ‘Layla’ and ‘Let It Rain’ from Clapton’s 1973 live album 796. Eric Clapton: Live at the Rainbow. Vintage “rough mix” 10˝ tape reel of four songs from Clapton’s 1973 album, Eric Clapton’s Rainbow Concert. Affixed to the box is a large LMS Studios label, hand-notated with relevant information and technical data, including “Rough Mixes,” and listing the four titles underneath: ‘Crossroads,’ ‘Let It Rain,’ ‘Layla,’ and ‘Blues Power.’ In overall fine condition, with moderate toning to label from adhesive on reverse. Although recorded in 1973, these particular tracks were not released until the 1995 remastered edition. Originates from the personal collection of legendary engineer and producer Ron Nevison. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
797. Flo and Eddie: Moving Targets. Two vintage 10˝ tape reels of Flo and Eddie’s 1976 album Moving Targets, each reel featuring tracks from one side of the final record. Affixed to each box is a large and colorful Record Plant studios label, hand-notated with relevant track listings as well as technical data, identified as “Artist: Flo & Eddie,” “Speed: 15,” “Level: NAB+3,” and dated May 28, 1976. All 10 tracks are listed on the boxes, including ‘Elenore,’ ‘Moving Targets,’ and ‘Sway When You Walk,’ with the order of the songs on these tapes differing from the final album released to the public. In overall fine condition. Originates from the personal collection of legendary engineer and producer Ron Nevison. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
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798. Flo and Eddie: Moving Targets. Two vintage 10˝ tape reels of Flo and Eddie’s 1976 album Moving Targets, each reel featuring tracks from one side of the final record, and each labeled “Copy.” Affixed to each box is a large and colorful Record Plant studios label, hand-notated with relevant track listings as well as technical data, identified as “Artist: Flo & Eddie,” “Speed: 15 IPS,” “Level: NAB+3,” and both dated June 2, 1976. All 10 tracks are listed on the boxes, including ‘Elenore,’ ‘Moving Targets,’ and ‘Sway When You Walk,’ with the order of the songs being identical to the final album released to the public. In overall fine condition. Originates from the personal collection of legendary engineer and producer Ron Nevison. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
799. Dave Mason: Let it Flow. Two vintage tape reels of Mason songs, one 10˝ and one 7˝, for his 1977 Let It Flow album. Affixed to each box is a colorful Record Plant studios label, hand-notated with relevant track listings as well as technical data. The 10˝ tape is labeled “Master Reel,” includes notations of “Speed: 30,” “Dolby: No,” and “Level: AES+3,” and lists four tracks, ‘So High,’ ‘Let It Go, Let It Flow,’ ‘Mystic Traveler,’ and ‘Then Its Alright.’ The 7˝ tape lists two tracks, ‘Let It Go, Let It Flow,’ and ‘We Just Disagree.’ In overall fine condition. Originates from the personal collection of legendary engineer and producer Ron Nevison. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
Rare precursor to the final studio tape 800. Ozzy Osbourne: The Ultimate Sin. Vintage “digital copy of master” 10˝ tape reel of Osbourne’s 1986 album The Ultimate Sin. Affixed to the box is a large Air Recording Studios label, hand-notated with relevant information and technical data, including “Artist: Ozzy Osbourne,” “Mode: Digital 2 Trk,” listing all nine of the titles (which differ in order from the final release), and dated November 11, 1985. In overall fine condition. While this tape was mixed in November 1985, at Air Studios in London, the finalized version was actually mixed the following month at Record Plant Recording Studios in LA, rendering this particular version unique. The album would eventually be certified double platinum by the RIAA. Originates from the personal collection of legendary engineer and producer Ron Nevison. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
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801. The Outlaws: I Can’t Stop Loving You / Ghost Riders. Vintage “copy” 10˝ tape reel of two Outlaw songs featured on their 1980 album Ghost Riders. Affixed to the box is a large Record Plant Studios label, dated October 9, 1980, hand-notated with relevant information and technical data, including “Artist: The Outlaws, Speed: 15 IPS, Level: NAB+3,” and two listed tracks, ‘I Can’t Stop Loving You,’ and ‘Ghost Riders.’ A three-page photocopy of handwritten music and lyrics for ‘Ghost Riders,’ by Billy Nicholls is present in the box. In overall fine condition. The band’s cover of ‘Ghost Riders in the Sky,’ was one of their most successful songs, exposing them to attention outside of the southern rock community. Originates from the personal collection of legendary engineer and producer Ron Nevison. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
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UFO: Obsession. Vintage “from master” 10˝ tape reel of five songs from the band’s 1978 Obsession album. Affixed to the box is a large and colorful Record Plant Studios label, hand-notated with relevant information and technical data, including “Artist: UFO,” “2 trk,” “Speed: 15 IPS,” “Dolby: No,” listing the album’s first five songs including, ‘Only You Can Rock Me,’ and ‘Ain’t No Baby,’ and dated June 4, 1978. This album would be Michael Schenker’s final recording with the band until 1993. Originates from the personal collection of legendary engineer and producer Ron Nevison. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
803. UFO: Obsession. Vintage “from master” 10˝ tape reel of six songs from the band’s 1978 Obsession album. Affixed to the box is a large and colorful Record Plant Studios label, handnotated with relevant information and technical data, including “Artist: UFO,” “2 trk,” “Speed: 15 IPS,” “Dolby: No,” listing the album’s last six songs including, ‘Hot N’ Ready,’ ‘Cherry,’ and ‘Born to Lose,’ and dated June 4, 1978. This album would be Michael Schenker’s final recording with the band until 1993. Originates from the personal collection of legendary engineer and producer Ron Nevison. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
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Master copy of John’s ‘Pinball Wizard’ from the 1975 rock opera 804. The Who and Elton John: Pinball Wizard. Vintage “copy of master” 10˝ tape reel of The Who and Elton John’s rendition of ‘Pinball Wizard,’ featured in their 1975 film adaptation of Tommy. Affixed to the box is a large Air Recording Studios label, hand-notated with relevant information and technical data, including “Artist: The Who/Elton John,” “Speed: 15 ips,” listing the single track, “‘Pinball Wizard,’” and dated January 8, 1975. In overall fine condition. John’s version of the song used his piano as the centerpiece, replacing the instantly-recognizable acoustic guitar, with Pete Townshend writing additional lyrics for the film version. Produced by Gus Dudgeon and recorded at Ramport, the Who’s Private Studio, in Battersea, London, and mixed at Air Studios in London. Elton used his original band for the recording, most of whom are still with him today. This particular recording is the only Who cover to reach the Top 10. Originates from the personal collection of legendary engineer and producer Ron Nevison. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
Studio reels of the first three sides of one of
the Who’s personal masterpieces, Quadrophenia 805. The Who: Quadrophenia. Three vintage ‘copy master’ 10˝ tape reels of The Who’s 1973 album Quadrophenia, with the reels featuring sides 1–3 of the final double-LP release. Affixed to each box is an LMS Studios label, each dated September 14, 1973, and hand-notated with relevant track listings and technical data, including: “Client: Who, Speed: 15 IPS.” Among the titles listed are: ‘Quadrophenia,’ ‘I’m One,’ ‘Helpless Dancer,’ and ‘5:15.’ The tape for Side 1 lists only four songs, omitting ‘The Real Me,’ which appears as the side’s second track in the final release. In overall fine condition. These are period, second-generation stereo recordings from the original master tapes. Mixed at Townshend’s home studio at Goring-on-Thames, with many of the sound effects put on ‘carts’ (cartridge machines used in the radio industry), including the rain and train whistles. Reaching Number 2 on the Billboard album chart, Quadrophenia attained platinum status in 1993. Pete Townshend has been quoted stating, ‘The music is the best music that I’ve ever written.’ Originates from the personal collection of legendary engineer and producer Ron Nevison. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
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Recorded mixes from Tommy, including ‘Pinball Wizard’ 806. The Who: Tommy. Vintage “copy of mixes” 10˝ tape reel of the Who’s 1975 Tommy soundtrack. Affixed to the box is a large Air Recording Studios label, dated December 4, 1974, and hand-notated with relevant information and technical data, including: “Artist: The Who, Speed: 15 IPS, Dolby: No.” A total of eight tracks are listed, including ‘Overture edited version,’ ‘Pinball,’ ‘Extra Extra,’ and ‘Amazing Journey.’ In overall fine condition. An interesting collection of selections from the soundtrack, including the ‘Overture,’ featuring samples from several of Tommy’s most famous songs, as well as ‘Pinball Wizard.’ The master reels for the soundtrack travelled extensively as the soundtrack for the film was being recorded at Air Studios, while Pete Townshend was mixing the film directly on the soundstage. Originates from the personal collection of legendary engineer and producer Ron Nevison. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
Master mix copy of Tommy’s ‘Overture,’ bumped from the final record 807. The Who: Tommy. Vintage “copy of master mix” 10˝ tape reel of ‘Overture’ from the Who’s 1975 Tommy soundtrack. Affixed to the box is a large Air Recording Studios label, dated January 6, 1975, and hand-notated with relevant information and technical data, including: “Artist: The Who, Speed: 15 IPS, Dolby: No.” A single track is listed simply as ‘Overture.’ In fine condition. Although a version of ‘Overture’ was recorded for the film, it did not make it onto the soundtrack—an entirely new song, ‘Prologue – 1945,’ replaced it as the opening song. This version of ‘Overture,’ a solo track with Pete Townshend playing all the instruments, was released solely as a single. Originates from the personal collection of legendary engineer and producer Ron Nevison. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
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ACETATES Acetate discs, also known as reference lacquers, look similar to typical vinyl records, but differ drastically in that they are used only in the production process and are not usually available to the general public. Their purpose is to allow producers, artists, and sound engineers to double-check the quality of a final recording for any flaws or errors before it is sent off for mass production and release—thus, the audio quality of the acetate is of the utmost importance. Whereas a vinyl record is mass-produced with a stamp, an acetate is created using a recording lathe to cut the grooves into a blank disc in real time, an extremely exacting process that ensures the most precise recording possible. Upon approval from any necessary parties, the reference lacquer is then used to produce a metal master, which is used to create a metal record called a ‘mother,’ which in turn is used to form the stamp to press the final record. Most importantly, there is a slight loss in audio quality in each of these steps—the acetate, which is just one step beyond the original master tape, is essentially the cleanest copy available, the album as it was intended to be heard by the artists and producers. Test pressings are just what the name implies—the first vinyl records pressed, they provide a quick method to ensure the stamps are not damaged in any way and are submitted to the artist and producer for final approval before retail manufacture begins. Both acetates and test pressings are produced in extremely limited numbers, and are thus exceptionally desirable because of their collectible rarity and importance in the context of recording and releasing an album.
808. The Babys. Two acetates: Chrysalis Records single-sided
809. Bad Company: Bad Co. Rare unlabeled double-
12˝ acetate of five unreleased songs originally recorded for side two of The Babys’ 1979 Head First album, featuring stereo mixes of ‘Mama Don’t Mind,’ ‘You,’ ‘Money,’ ‘Fool’s Dream,’ and ‘World in a Bottle’; and a double-sided 10˝ acetate of the title-track single ‘Head First,’ featuring a stereo version on one side and a mono version on the other. Both are identified in type on The Mastering Lab labels with relevant track listings and artist info. One small scratch to the 10˝ acetate and various scuffs and scratches to the 12˝ acetate, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by the original sleeve from The Mastering Lab for the larger disc. RR Auction COA.
sided 12˝ acetate of Bad Company’s 1974 self-titled debut album, each side corresponding to one on the final record. In fine condition. Accompanied by the original sleeve from The Mastering Lab, bearing a date notation of January 1974. This album was incredibly successful, rising all the way to number one on the Billboard 200 charts. RR Auction COA.
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First acetate cut for Bad Company’s debut —then called the “Paul Rogers” band 810. Bad Company: Bad Co. Excessively rare double-sided 12˝ acetate of Bad Company’s 1974 self-titled debut album, featuring all songs that appear on the final release as well as one omitted track, arranged in a vastly different running order from the final record. The songs on side one, as they appear on this acetate: ‘Can’t Get Enough,’ ‘Don’t Let Me Down,’ ‘Bad Company,’ and ‘Ready for Love.’ Side two: ‘Rock Steady,’ ‘The Way I Choose,’ ‘Little Misfortune,’ ‘Seagull,’ and ‘Movin’ On.’ Sides are identified in type on IBC Sound Recording Studios labels with only the name “Paul Rogers [sic]” and indication of side one or two; also bear handwritten notations related to the recording process. In fine condition. Originates from the personal collection of legendary engineer and producer Ron Nevison, who states that this was the first reference lacquer made for the album and, he believes, the only one in existence. At the time, the band was just going by ‘Paul Rodgers’—frequently misspelled because he was still relatively unknown—and they decided to adopt the ‘Bad Company’ moniker from the track on their album. A remarkable piece of history from the birth of the British supergroup. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
811. Flo and Eddie: Moving Targets. Columbia
813. Jefferson Starship: Freedom at Point Zero. RCA Records
Records double-sided 12˝ acetate of Flo and Eddie’s 1976 album Moving Targets, each side featuring songs that correspond with those appearing on the final record. Identified in type on The Mastering Lab labels with relevant track listings and artist info. In very fine condition. Accompanied by the original sleeve from The Mastering Lab. RR Auction COA.
single-sided 10˝ acetate of Jefferson Starship’s 1979 title-track single ‘Freedom at Point Zero,’ featuring a stereo mix of the song. Identified in type on The Mastering Lab label with the track listing and artist info. A few specks of soiling to the blank area and outer rim of the recorded area. RR Auction COA.
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
812. Jefferson Starship: Find Your Way Back. RCA Records doublesided 10˝ acetate of Jefferson Starship’s 1981 hit single ‘Find Your Way Back,’ featuring a stereo version of the track on one side and mono mix on the other. Identified in type on The Mastering Lab labels with the track listing and artist info. In very good condition, with overall soiling to both sides. This song reached as high as #3 on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock chart. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
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814. David Johansen: Animals Medley.
817. Dave Mason: Certified Live. Columbia Re-
CBS Records singlesided 10˝ acetate of Johansen’s ‘Animal Medley,’ featuring a live version of the song in stereo. Identified in type on The Mastering Lab label with the track listing and artist info. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.
cords single-sided 12˝ acetate of side one from Mason’s 1976 double-LP album Certified Live, featuring the first four songs that appears on the final record, including ‘Feelin’ Alright’ and ‘All Along the Watchtower.’ Identified in type on The Mastering Lab label with relevant track listing and artist info. In fine condition. Accompanied by the original sleeve from The Mastering Lab. RR Auction COA.
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
815. David Johansen: Live It Up. Columbia Records double-sided 12˝ acetate of Johansen’s 1982 live album Live It Up, each side featuring songs that correspond with those appearing on the final record. Identified in type on The Mastering Lab labels with relevant track listings and artist info. In fine condition. Accompanied by the original sleeve from The Mastering Lab. RR Auction COA.
818. Survivor: First Night. CBS Records double-sided 10˝ acetate of Survivor’s 1985 single ‘First Night,’ featuring a version of the track labeled “EQ#1” on one side and “EQ#2” on the other. Identified in type on The Mastering Lab labels with the track listing and artist info, and dated June 24, 1985. In fine condition. ‘First Night,’ the fourth and final single from the album Vital Signs, peaked at #53 on the Billboard Hot 100 in September 1985. RR Auction COA.
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816. David Johansen: Live It Up. Two Columbia Records single-sided 12˝ acetates of Johansen’s 1982 live album Live It Up, each disc featuring one side of the final record. Both are identified in type on The Mastering Lab labels with relevant track listings and artist info. In very good condition, with moderate noticeable surface cracks and scratches to the side one record, and similar scratches to blank reverse of side two. Accompanied by the original sleeve from The Mastering Lab. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
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819. Survivor: Is This Love.
822. UFO: Cherry. Chrysalis
CBS Records doublesided 10˝ acetate of Survivor’s 1986 hit single ‘Is This Love/Can’t Let You Go,’ featuring stereo mixes of ‘Is This Love’ at a length of 3:42 on side one and ‘Can’t Let You Go’ at 4:42 on side two. Identified in type on The Mastering Lab labels with the track listing and artist info, and dated September 19, 1986. In fine condition, with a few subtle surface marks to side one. ‘Is This Love’ peaked at #9 in the US on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in early 1987. RR Auction COA.
single-sided 10˝ acetate of UFO’s 1978 single ‘Cherry,’ from their Obsession album, featuring a mono version of the track. Identified in type on The Mastering Lab label with the track listing and artist info. In very fine condition. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
823. Grace Slick: Software. RCA 820. UFO: Only You Can Rock Me. Chrysalis Records double-sided 10˝ acetate of UFO’s 1978 single ‘Only You Can Rock Me,’ from their Obsession album, featuring a stereo version of the track on one side and mono mix on the other. Identified in type on The Mastering Lab label with the track listing and artist info. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.
Records double-sided 12˝ acetate of Slick’s 1984 album Software, each side featuring songs that correspond with those appearing on the final record. Identified in type on The Mastering Lab labels with relevant track listings and artist info, and dated July 28, 1983 (six months before the album’s release). Side one in fine condition; side two in very good condition, with surface flaking to a few areas of the recorded section. Accompanied by the original sleeve from The Mastering Lab. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
821. UFO: Lights Out. Two Chrysalis Records acetates: double-sided 12˝ acetate of UFO’s 1977 album Lights Out, featuring side two of the final record on one side and side three on the other; and a single-sided 12˝ acetate of side four of the same album. Both are identified in type on The Mastering Lab labels with relevant track listings and artist info. In overall fine condition. Accompanied by the original sleeves from The Mastering Labs. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
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824. UFO: Strangers in the Night. Two Chrysalis Records double-sided 12˝ acetates of UFO’s 1979 double-LP live album Strangers in the Night, each disc featuring side one of the final release. Both are identified in type on The Mastering Lab labels with relevant track listings and artist info. In overall fine condition. Accompanied by one of the original sleeves from The Mastering Lab. The album charted in both the US and UK, and most critics consider Strangers in the Night among the greatest live rock albums of all-time. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
825. Ronnie Wood: Breathe on Me. Warner Bros.
827. Flo and Eddie: Moving Targets. Colum-
Records single-sided 10˝ acetate of Ron Wood’s song ‘Breathe on Me,’ featuring a stereo mix of the track which would conclude his 1992 solo album Slide on This. Identified in type on The Mastering Lab label with the relevant track listing and info. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.
bia Records doublesided 12˝ vinyl test pressing promo record of Flo and Eddie’s 1976 album Moving Targets, featuring sides one and two of the final release. White Columbia Records labels on both sides are printed with the track listing and album information, as well as “Advance Promotion, Not For Sale.” In fine condition. RR Auction COA.
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826. Europe: Out of This World. CBS Records double-sided 12˝ vinyl test pressing of Europe’s 1988 album Out of This World, featuring sides one and two of the final record. White CBS Records labels on both sides are blank. In fine condition. Accompanied by the original sleeve, bearing an affixed label dated July 20, 1988 (three weeks before the album’s release). RR Auction COA.
828. H eart : “Heart”. Capitol Records double-sided 12˝ vinyl test pressing of Heart’s 1985 self-titled album, featuring sides one and two of the final record. White Capitol Records labels on both sides are hand-notated in ballpoint, “Heart 1” and “Heart 2.” In fine condition. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
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Rare reference lacquer for the innovative 1975 film Tommy 829. The Who: Tommy. Single-sided 12˝ acetate of five songs from The Who’s 1975 soundtrack for Tommy, featuring ‘Deceived,’ ‘There’s a Doctor,’ ‘Amazing Journey,’ ‘Welcome,’ and ‘Cousin Kevin.’ Hand-notated on the Master Room label with the track listing as well as album info, identified as “‘Tommy,’ Cut Flat.” In fine to very fine condition. Accompanied by by the original sleeve from Master Room, which is separated at top and bottom edges. Tommy was first released by The Who in 1969, an album they envisioned as a singular ‘rock opera,’ telling the story of a ‘deaf, dumb and blind kid.’ In 1975, it was adapted for the screen with a star-studded cast that included members of The Who, Ann-Margret, Oliver Reed, Eric Clapton, Tina Turner, Elton John, and Jack Nicholson. Pete Townshend oversaw the production of an entirely new Tommy album for the soundtrack, this time using synthesizers to create orchestral arrangements he had envisioned and taking advantage of the available musicians. On the final album, ‘There’s a Doctor’ was performed by Oliver Reed and Ann-Margret, ‘Amazing Journey’ by Pete Townshend, ‘Welcome’ by Roger Daltrey, Ann-Margret, and Oliver Reed, and ‘Cousin Kevin’ by Paul Nicholas. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
830. Heart: Bad Animals. Double-sided 12˝ vinyl test pressing of Heart’s 1987 album Bad Animals, featuring both sides of the final record. White labels on both sides are hand-notated in felt tip, “PJ-1-12546-25” and “PJ-2-12546-21.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original Capitol Records sleeve, bearing felt tip and ballpoint notations: “T. P.—4/13/87 Heart.” The album was not released until two months later on June 6. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
831. David Johansen: Live it Up. CBS Records double-sided 12˝ vinyl test pressing of Johansen’s 1982 live album Live It Up, featuring sides one and two of the final record. White CBS Records labels on both sides of the disc are blank. In overall fine condition.RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
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832. KISS: Crazy Crazy Nights.
835. KISS: Reason to Live.
Electrosound Group single-sided 12˝ vinyl test pressing of KISS’s 1987 single ‘Crazy Crazy Nights.’ White Electrosound Group label is hand-notated in ballpoint, “PRO 559-1.” In fine condition. RR Auction COA.
Electrosound Group single-sided 12˝ vinyl test pressing of KISS’s 1987 single ‘Reason to Live.’ White Electrosound Group label is hand-notated in ballpoint, “PRO 559-1.” In fine condition. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
833. KISS: Crazy Crazy Nights. Single-sided 7˝ vinyl test pressing of KISS’s 1987 single ‘Crazy Crazy Nights.’ White Carrollton, Georgia, label is hand-notated in ballpoint, “2-59188CBS.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original paper sleeve, bearing a ballpoint date notation of August 7, 1987 (less than two weeks prior to the single’s release). RR Auction COA.
836. Dave Mason: Let It Flow. Two Columbia Records double-sided 12˝ vinyl test pressings of Mason’s 1977 album Let It Flow, each featuring sides one and two of the final record. White Columbia Records labels on both sides are blank. In overall fine condition. RR Auction COA.
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834. Michael S chenker Group: MSG. Co-
8 3 7 . G race Slick: All the Machines. RCA
lumbia Record Productions double-sided 12˝ vinyl test pressing of the Michael Schenker Group’s 1981 album MSG, featuring both sides of the final release. White Columbia labels on both sides are blank. In fine condition. Accompanied by the original sleeve and Chrysalis Records informational sheet dated August 17, 1981 (one month before the album’s release), featuring the track listing for each side. RR Auction COA.
Records double-sided 12˝ vinyl test pressing promo record of Slick’s 1984 single ‘All the Machines,’ from her Software album, with the A-side featuring a version of the track edited to length of 3:34 and the B-side containing a 4:47 version. White RCA Records labels on both sides are printed with the track listing and album information, as well as “Not For Sale.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original sleeve, bearing an affixed promotional label. RR Auction COA.
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
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One of rock’s most innovative albums— test pressings for The Who’s immensely successful double-LP
838. The Who: Quadrophenia. Two double-sided 12˝ vinyl test pressings of The Who’s renowned 1973 album Quadrophenia, each disc featuring two different sides of the final classic release. Generic white labels on both sides of the records are blank. In overall fine condition. Each disc is accompanied by its original paper sleeve, with notations on the sleeve for the first disc reading: “Rejected due to jumping track?” and “The Who Rec-One.” Much of Quadrophenia was recorded in Ronnie Lane’s Mobile Studio, which was built by Nevison inside an Airstream trailer. The album was exceptionally complex in both concept and production—designed as a double-LP rock opera that traced the four personalities of a single character, Quadrophenia incorporated impromptu recordings of waves on a beach, a diesel train, and brass band, and utilized synthesizers for even more sound effects. It was ultimately mixed at Pete Townshend’s home studio at Goring-on-Thames, where they didn’t have enough tracks for all the sound effects, and so put them on cartridge machines (used by radio for commercials) for the sea, rain, train whistles, etc., and mixed as they went. In an interview, Pete Townshend said of the project, ‘The music is the best music that I’ve ever written, I think, and it’s the best album that I will ever write.’ RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
8 3 9 . G race Slick: Software. Double-sided
840. UFO: Strangers in the Night. Co-
12˝ vinyl test pressing of Slick’s 1984 album Software, featuring sides one and two of the final record. White Indianapolis Test Pressing labels on both sides are hand-notated in ballpoint, “Grace Slick, AFLI-4791 A, 118 AIA” and “Grace Slick, AFLI-4791 B, 118 AIC.” In fine condition. RR Auction COA.
lumbia Records doublesided 12˝ vinyl test pressing of UFO’s 1979 double-LP live album Strangers in the Night, featuring only sides one and two of the final release. White Columbia Records labels on both sides are blank. In fine condition. The album charted in both the US and UK, and most critics consider Strangers in the Night among the greatest live rock albums of all-time. RR Auction COA.
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
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GOLD AND PLATINUM SALES AWARDS
845. Concert for Bangladesh
846. The Cure: High
843. David Bowie: David Live
844. The Brothers Johnson
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Starting Bid $100
Starting Bid $200
847. The Cure: Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me
848. The Doors: L.A. Woman
849. The Go-Go’s: Vacation
850. Grand Funk: Shinin’ On
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Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
852. J. Geils Band: Bloodshot
853. Gladys Knight and the PipS
854. Bette Midler: From a Distance
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Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
851. Guns N’ Roses: Use Your Illusion I
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856. Stevie Nicks: Bella Donna
857. Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
859. The O’Jays: Back Stabbers
860. The Police: Outlandos D’Amour
861. Billy Preston: Outa–Space
855. Joni Mitchell: For the Roses
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Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
863. Rod Stewart: Body Wishes Starting Bid $200
864. Sting: Mercury Falling Starting Bid $200
858. The O’Jays: Back Stabbers Starting Bid $200
862. Jeannie C. Riley: Harper Valley P.T.A. Starting Bid $200
865. Stone Temple Pilots
866. Stevie Ray Vaughan: In Step
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
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867. Stevie Ray Vaughan: Greatest Hits
868. Stevie Ray Vaughan: The Sky is Crying
869. Stevie Ray Vaughan: Greatest Hits
870. Stevie Ray Vaughan: Texas Flood
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Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
871. 1990s Musicians: Cranberries, Alanis Morissette, and Cher Starting Bid $200
872. Fleetwood Mac: Go Your Own Way Starting Bid $200
873. Billy Preston: Outa–Space Starting Bid $200
874. Dionne Warwick Starting Bid $200
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875. Peter Frampton: 1976 Grammy Nomination Starting Bid $200
876. Bell Biv Devoe: Poison Starting Bid $200
PUNK ROCK
Band-signed Clash guitar
presented to Strummer’s longtime friend and manager
880. The Clash. Off-white Fender Telecaster electric guitar, serial no. MN9368166, signed and inscribed on the body in black felt tip to manager and long-time friend Gerry Harrington, “Go Gerry go, Joe Strummer,” “Paul Simonon, Twang,” and adding a sketch of a musical note, “Mick Jones,” and “Topper Headon 2000.” In fine condition, with a few dings to back edge. Accompanied by an unsigned glossy 7 x 5 photo of Strummer, Gerry Harrington, and Johnny Ramone. Just the third complete band-signed guitar we have offered, and the first with such top-notch and personal association. Provenance: Gerry Harrington. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $500
881. The Clash. Oversized photo print of an image of the Clash in London in 1977, taken by photographer Kate Simon, and signed in the lower border in black felt tip, “The Clash, London 1977, Kate Simon.” Matted and framed to an overall size of 27 x 21.5. In fine condition, with a few dings to frame. Provenance: Gerry Harrington. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
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882. The Clash. Excellent oversized color glossy 19 x 12.75 Kate Simon photo of the band posing against a wall, with Joe Strummer passing Mick Jones what appears to be a joint. Matted and framed to an overall size of 27.5 x 21. In very fine condition, with a few dings and chips to frame. Provenance: Gerry Harrington. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
883. The Clash: Paul Simonon. Very nice silver gelatin print photo of Paul Simonon looking out the window of his bus in 1979, originally taken by Bob Gruen, and signed in the lower border in black felt tip, “Bob Gruen, NYC 97.� Matted and framed to an overall size of 24.25 x 20.75. In very fine condition. Provenance: Gerry Harrington. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
884. The Clash: Joe Strummer. Limited edition silver gelatin print of Strummer having a cigarette and a beer, originally taken by Bonnie Perkinson, 23 x 19.5, numbered 1/30, signed in the lower border in black ink by Perkinson. Matted and framed to an overall size of 32 x 28. In fine condition. Provenance: Gerry Harrington. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
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Intimate portrait of Strummer on stage in 1978 885. The Clash: Joe Strummer. Great silver gelatin print of a Kate Simon photo of the Clash on stage in Chicago in 1978, 19 x 13.5, signed in the lower border in black felt tip, “The Clash, Chicago 1978, Kate Simon.” Matted and framed to an overall size of 27 x 22. In fine condition. Provenance: Gerry Harrington. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
Hand-made poster from their infamous 1979 Toronto gig 886. The Clash: PaulSimonon. Original hand-painted promotional poster, done in an unknown hand, for the Clash’s September 26, 1979, appearance originally slated for the International Centre in Toronto. Poster measures 28 x 44, with the band’s name at the top, an album sleeve from Give ‘Em Enough Rope, and venue information along the lower portion, with a piece of brown packing tape over “International Centre” changing the venue to the O’Keefe Centre. Signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “Hello Johnny, Best wishes, Paul Simonon.” Corner creases, some dampstaining along edges, and a bit of light soiling and surface wear, otherwise fine condition. The O’Keefe Centre sustained $5000 in damage during the Clash concert, and a change in policy barred rock bands forever. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
887. The Clash. Color limited edition hand-stencilled print celebrating London Calling, 22 x 23, 9/50, signed in the lower border in pencil by the artist, “Hugh Tisdale, December 2007.” In fine condition, with masking tape to edges which could easily be matted out. Provenance: Gerry Harrington. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
888. The Clash. CBS Records 45 rpm record sleeve for ‘The Cost of Living,’ signed on the front cover in purple felt tip by Joe Strummer and on the back cover by Mick Jones (twice) and Paul Simonon. In fine condition, with some surface loss and adhesive remnants to the upper border of the back cover. The record is not included. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Roger Epperson/REAL. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
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Vibrant oversized
Richard Duardo artist’s proof 889. Richard Duardo: Punk Rock. Master silkscreen designer and artist, sometimes referred to as the ‘Warhol of the West.’ Huge color artists proof silk screen by Richard Duardo, 37 x 40, featuring two punk rockers, with a line of Japanese characters along the right edge, signed in the lower border in pencil, “Richard Duardo 1981 AP.” Bottom border also bears a Hecho en Aztlan stamp, Duardo’s studio. Framed to an overall size of 39 x 42. In fine condition. Provenance: The Gerry Harrington Collection. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
Joey’s dark and distressed jeans direct from his estate 891. Joey Ramone. Joey Ramone’s 890. New York Dolls. Color glossy 16.25 x 13 Bob Gruen photo of the New York Dolls performing on The Real Don Steele Show in Los Angeles, California, on September 8, 1973, signed in the lower border in silver ink, “NY Dolls-L.A.-1973, Bob Gruen, NYC 97.” Matted and framed to an overall size of 24.5 x 21. In very fine condition. Provenance: Gerry Harrington. RR Auction COA.
personally-owned and -worn Fizzy jeans. Dark denim Fizzy jeans by Cykxtees, size 14, have zip-up leather cuffs, and a rip to both knees. In fine, worn condition. Provenance: Joey Ramone Estate. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the Joey Ramone Estate. A great article of clothing which captures the punk essence. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
892. Johnny Ramone. Off-white Mark-2 Johnny Ramone signature model electric guitar, signed and inscribed on the body in black felt tip to his friend, long time entertainment and music agent Gerry Harrington, “‘To Gerry, ‘Gabba Gabba Hey’ Your pal, Johnny Ramone.” In fine condition. Accompanied by an unsigned photo of Ramone, Harrington, and Joe Strummer, as well as a certificate of authenticity bearing a printed signature of Johnny Ramone. Provenance: Gerry Harrington.Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $500 222 | Punk rock
Dee Dee’s stage-worn shades
893. Dee Dee Ramone. Dee Dee Ramone’s personally-owned and stage-worn sunglasses. Wire framed black tinted glasses have Art Craft USA stamped on the inside of both temples and plastic prescription frames. Glasses are accompanied by their original case and purchase receipt, issued to Douglas Colvin on September 16, 1988. In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Ramone’s first wife Vera. Few stage-worn items from any member of the band are available to the public, as they are highly coveted. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
“Down in the dungen the horrid stink in the cold dark cave where all traces sink” 894. Dee Dee Ramone. Original and unpublished handwritten lyrics by Ramone on two off-white 8 x 12.5 lightly-lined sheet. The untitled lyrics read in part (with grammar and spelling retained): “Down in the dungen the horrid stink in the cold dark cave where all traces sink down in the sewer where little boy where whips sting and anoy
Dee Dee’s ‘privateparty’ mirror
895. Dee Dee Ramone. Dee Dee’s
In fine condition, with a central horizontal fold and a uniform shade of toning. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Ramone’s first wife Vera. These lyrics were written while Dee Dee was still a Ramone, sometime between 1978–1988. Dee Dee was an accomplished songwriter, penning many of the Ramones’s best-known songs, and any examples of his creativity are seldom available to the public. RR Auction COA.
personally-owned Ramones ‘private party’ mirror. Mirror measures 12 x 12 and features a printed image of their first album cover. In fine condition, with scattered scratches and surface dings. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Ramone’s first wife Vera. This mirror was used by Dee Dee at his private home for a number of years. Many of the scratches on the front surface of the mirror were caused by razor blades from Dee Dee’s drug use. Dee Dee struggled with drug addiction for much of his life. He began using drugs as a teenager, and continued to use for the majority of his adult life. RR Auction COA.
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
down in the sewer tonight down in the sewer where rats bite down in the sewer I get my kicks where dirt and slime and filth mix.”
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896. J oey and Dee Dee Ramone. Unpub-
900. The Ramones. End of the
lished color vintage satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Joey and Dee Dee Ramone on stage at Randy‘s Rodeo in Texas in 1977 taken by Lindell Tate, signed in blue ballpoint by both Joey and Dee Dee. A few tack holes to corners and edges, a few spots to image, and Joey’s signature a shade light against background, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a copy of a letter of authenticity from the photographer, Lindell Tate. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.
Century album signed on the front cover in felt tip and ballpoint by Joey, Dee Dee, Johnny, and Marky Ramone. In fine condition, with a few light creases and some scattered cover wear. The record is included. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
897. Dee Dee Ramone. Unpublished color vintage satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Dee Dee on stage at Randy’s Rodeo in Texas in 1977 taken by Lindell Tate, with Joey Ramone singing in the background, signed in blue ballpoint. In fine condition, with tack holes to corners and some scattered light spotting. Accompanied by a copy of a letter of authenticity from the photographer, Lindell Tate. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $100
899. The Ramones. Leaving Home album signed and inscribed on the back cover, “To Lance, Don’t punk out!! Joey Ramone,” “Johnny Ramone,” “Dee Dee Ramone,” and “Tommy Ramone.” In fine condition, with some light wear to covers, small old tape remnant to back cover, and Johnny writing over a first attempt at his name. The record is included. Signatures were obtained in 1977 at Randy’s Rodeo in Texas on the Ramones’ third tour. Accompanied by six original color candids of the band’s performance at Randy’s Rodeo. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200 224 | Punk rock
901. The Ramones. Flyer for a Meet the Ramones End of the Century Party and autograph session, 11 x 8.5, April 7, 1980. Signed in black felt tip by Johnny Ramone, Marky Ramone, and Dee Dee Ramone, and in blue felt tip by Joey Ramone. In fine condition, with intersecting folds, mild overall toning with heavier toning to the edges, and a tear to the left edge that slightly affects Dee Dee’s autograph. Impossible to now replicate signer lineup as three of the four are deceased. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
Rare unpublished band-signed photo of the original Ramones in 1977 902. The Ramones. Scarce unpublished color vintage satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of the Ramones backstage at Randy’s Rodeo in Texas in 1977 taken by Lindell Tate, signed in black felt tip by Joey, Johnny, Dee Dee, and Tommy Ramone. In fine condition, with a single tack hole to each corner, as well as some toning to borders. Accompanied by a copy of a letter of authenticity from the photographer, Lindell Tate. Period signed photos of the original line-up are virtually nonexistent. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
903. T he R amones .
904. The Ramones.
Unpublished color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of the Ramones at Randy’s Rodeo in Texas in 1978 taken by Lindell Tate, signed in blue felt tip by Joey, Johnny, Marky, and Dee Dee Ramone. Some slight running of ink to Johnny’s signature (not affecting legibility), and light overall spotting to image, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a copy of a letter of authenticity from the photographer, Lindell Tate. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.
Unpublished color vintage satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of the Ramones posing in front of the stage at Randy’s Rodeo in Texas in 1977 taken by Lindell Tate, signed in black felt tip by Johnny and Dee Dee Ramone, and in black ballpoint by Joey Ramone. A few tack holes to corners and spotting to image, heavier to bottom portion, and Joey’s signature a couple shades lighter than the others, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a copy of a letter of authenticity from the photographer, Lindell Tate. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
905. The Ramones. Two unpublished color satin-finish photos of original members on stage at Randy’s Rodeo in Texas in 1977, an 8 x 10 of Tommy Ramone behind his drum kit, signed in black felt tip; and a 10 x 8 of the entire band in action, signed in black felt tip by Johnny Ramone and in blue ballpoint by Dee Dee and Joey Ramone. A single tack hole to each corner, Dee Dee and Joey’s signatures light, but still legible, and spotting to both images, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a copy of a letter of authenticity from the photographer, Lindell Tate. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
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907. Sex Pistols: Steve Jones.
finish 8 x 10 individual photos of the original Ramones members, all taken at Randy’s Rodeo in Texas in 1977 by Lindell Tate, including two photos from on stage, each signed in black felt tip by the member pictured: Joey, Johnny, Dee Dee, and Tommy Ramone. Tack holes to each corner or border, and some light spots to Dee Dee’s photo, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a copy of a letter of authenticity from the photographer, Lindell Tate. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.
Large silver gelatin print of Jones seated in a leather chair, a dog at his feet, 19.5 x 26.5, signed in the lower border in pencil by the photographer, Greg Gorman. Matted and framed to an overall size of 33 x 41. In very fine condition. Gorman—whose work has been featured in Rolling Stone, Vanity Fair, and Life—is an American portrait photographer of Hollywood celebrities. His passion for rock and roll led him to his chosen field when he photographed Jimi Hendrix in 1968. Provenance: Gerry Harrington. RR Auction COA.
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
906. The Ramones. Fabulous and unpublished color vintage satin-
908. Sex Pistols: Johnny Rotten. Silver gelatin print Kate Simon photo of Johnny Rotten taking a swim in Jamaica in 1978, 12.5 x 17, signed in the lower border in black felt tip by the photographer, “John Lydon, Kingston, Jamaica 1978, Kate Simon.” Matted and framed to an overall size of 20.5 x 25. In fine condition. Provenance: Gerry Harrington. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
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Rare ticket from Sid and the Sex Pistols’ Christmas Day concert,
their final show ever in the UK 909. Sex Pistols. Original ticket for the Sex Pistols final UK gig at Ivanhoes in Huddersfield, on December 23, 1977, 4.25 x 3, signed in blue and black ink on one side, “Sid Vicious,” “Johnny Rotten was here,” and “Paul Cook,” and signed and inscribed on the reverse, “I Love Richard, Steve Jones,” and also signed by Steve English and Superstar Roadie Roadent. Double matted, so both sides may be viewed, to an overall size of 14.5 x 20. Rotten’s signature a couple of shades light, a central vertical crease, passing through a single letter of Vicious’s signature, and scattered creasing, otherwise fine condition. Although issued for December 23, the concert actually took place on December 25, which turned out to be the Pistols’ final concert in the UK. By the beginning of December of 1977, the Sex Pistols had been banned from most venues in their home country. At the same time, local firefighters were in the ninth week of their strike, and with no income were having trouble making ends meet. Ivanhoes hosted a Christmas party in the afternoon for children of the striking firemen, with the band’s name not readily made public, during which the Pistols played for free and handed out tons of merchandise, with Johnny Rotten even passing out cake. They then appeared again later that evening to a capacity crowd. Three weeks after this appearance, the band would split for good following their grueling US tour. An item of historic rock and roll importance, showing a seldom-seen compassionate side to one of punk’s most turbulent bands. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $300
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1980S 912.
A-ha.
Color glossy 10 x 8 photo of the band posing on a city street, signed in person in blue felt tip by Morten Harket, Magne Furuholmen, and Pal Waaktaar. In fine condition. Originally obtained by in-person specialist Mike Wehrmann. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.
Beautiful Arista portrait of their biggest star, Whitney
Starting Bid $200
913. Def Leppard. Color 45 rpm record sleeve for ‘Animal,’ signed on the front in blue felt tip by Phil Collen, Joe Elliott, Rick Savage, Rick Allen, and Steve Clark. A group photo was affixed to the upper left corner prior to signing. In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Roger Epperson/REAL. RR Auction COA.
915. Whitney Houston. Singer known for her astonishing vocal talent (1963–2012) and the only recording artist to chart seven consecutive number one hits. Stunning glossy 8 x 10 Arista Records publicity photo, signed in person in blue felt tip. In fine condition. Originally obtained by in-person specialist Mike Wehrmann. A lovely photo of the multi-talented diva. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.
Starting Bid $100
Starting Bid $200
Scarce document from the height of their popularity 914. Guns N’ Roses. DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, May 9, 1989. Document sent to an accountant. In part: “We have decided not to pursue an audit of our business & individual books and records.” Signed at the conclusion in ballpoint by Michael ‘Duff’ McKagan, W. Axl Rose, and Slash. In fine condition. Just the second example of a Guns N’ Roses document we have offered. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
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916. Madonna. Personal check, 5.75 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Madonna, “Madonna Ciccone,” payable to Flaurent for $216.75, April 3, 1988, with Madonna adding, “dinner,” in the memo line. In fine condition, with a central vertical fold and some light showthrough from stamps on reverse. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
917. Madonna. Strip plate-style RIAA platinum sales award presented to “Pat Sabatino to commemorate the sale of more than 1,000,000 copies of the Sire Records…album ‘Madonna.’’ Framed with the disc and plaque bearing a small replica of the album cover to an overall size of 16.75 x 21. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.
918. M adonna . Original unsigned satinfinish 11 x 14 tastefully nude photo of a young Madonna in a sun hat and covering herself with a small blanket. In fine condition, with a few trivial bends and creases. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Risque Madonna portrait from
the Guccione’s collection 919. Madonna. Color 15.75 x 20 work print of a portrait of a young Madonna in the nude, posing on her knees with her hands on her heels. Originally taken by photographer Bill Stone, this photograph was published in the September, 1985 edition of Penthouse. In very good condition, with scattered creases and editorial notations to lower left corner. Photo originates from the personal collection of Bob Guccione. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
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920. Madonna. Madonna’s jacket from her 1987 Who’s That Girl World Tour, size large, manufactured by The Cloth Tattoo. Black zippered jacket features “Madonna 87” colorfully embroidered down the left sleeve, and the back is adorned with a very large Campbell’s Soup can between the words “U Dance.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Madonna’s longtime boyfriend, Jim Albright. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
923. Pantera: ‘Dimebag’ Darrell. Guitarist and founding member of Pantera and Damageplan, who was murdered on stage on December 8, 2004. Scarce 8 x 10 cardstock Washburn guitars promotional photo of ‘Dimebag’ standing in front of a stack of amps, signed vertically in black felt tip. In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.
921. Motley Crue. Shout at the Devil album signed on the inside gatefold in black felt tip by Vince Neil, Nikki Sixx, Mick Mars, and Tommy Lee. In fine condition, with general wear and rubbing to covers. The record is included. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $100
924. THE P retenders : Chrissie Hynde.
922. Primal Scream. Nice 11 x 8 print of a Pennie Smith photo of Primal Scream’s Bobby Gillespie looking up from his newspaper as a couple of his band mates chat behind him, signed in the lower border in black ink by Smith. Framed to an overall size of 19.5 x 16.5. Also included is another 11 x 8 print of a Smith photo of a band enjoying a beer, signed in the lower border in black ink by Smith, and framed to an overall size of 19.5 x 16.5. In fine condition. Provenance: Gerry Harrington. RR Auction COA.
Oversized 15.5 x 19 print of celebrated photographer Shawn Mortensen’s photo of Chrissie Hynde playing her guitar on a garden bench, signed in the lower border in black felt tip by Mortensen. Matted and framed to an overall size of 22 x 26.5. In fine condition. Provenance: Gerry Harrington. RR Auction COA.
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
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Notoriously scarce photo of the charismatic Minneapolis rocker 925. Prince. Very uncommon color glossy 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo, signed in blue felt tip, “Love God, Prince.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Roger Epperson/REAL. RR Auction COA.
928. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Collection of six unsigned programs from the first six induction ceremonies to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, all approximately 8.5 x 12. Among the inductees are: Elvis Presley, James Brown, Marvin Gaye, Roy Orbison, The Beach Boys, Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones, and The Who. In overall fine condition. RR Auction COA.
Starting Bid $200 Starting Bid $200
Rare “Prince Nelson” signature
926. Prince. Seldom-seen ballpoint signature, “Prince Nelson,” on an off-white 3.5 x 1 slip clipped from a check. In fine condition, with a bank stamp mildly affecting the center of the signature. Precertified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.
929. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Collection of two CDs and one cassette produced and issued by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. CDs are from 1989 and 1990 and feature music from The Four Seasons, The Four Tops, The Kinks, The Who, The Rolling Stones, Ike and Tina Turner, John Lennon, and Stevie Wonder. In fine condition. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Scarce photo of the ‘Purple One’ obtained in the pre-dawn hours in St. Paul 927. Prince. Very uncommon color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Prince on a purple motorcycle, signed in purple felt tip, “Love God, Prince.” In very fine condition. Consignor notes that Prince signed this at a high school reunion in St. Paul in 1985, with collector’s notation on the reverse reading, “Signed 6-8-85 2:45 AM Prom Center, St. Paul, MN.” A rare, 1980s-era signature obtained during his breakout popularity, and not long before he discontinued live appearances for quite some time. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
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930. U2. All That You Can
10 x 8 photo of the band posing on a roof top, signed in person in blue felt tip by Bono, Edge, Adam [Clayton], and Larry [Mullen, Jr]. In fine condition. Originally obtained by in-person specialist Mike Wehrmann. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.
933. U2. Color 16 x 24 poster for Miami Beach’s Area Stage Company’s production of Lincoln Road, signed in black felt tip, “Bono 96,” adding enhancements to the facial area of the image, “Edge 96,” “Larry,” and “Adam Clayton.” Rolled and in fine condition, with scattered edge creases and dings and some mild edge toning. Signatures were obtained at the gallery where they made a video for their Pop LP. Accompanied by a photo of the band at the theater with the crew. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Leave Behind CD booklet signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Bono, Edge, Adam Clayton, and Larry Mullen, Jr. In very fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Roger Epperson/REAL. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
931. U2. Color glossy
The band’s first real political album, 1983’s War
932. U2. War album signed and inscribed on the inside gatefold in blue and black ballpoint by Bono, Edge, Adam Clayton, and Larry Mullen, Jr., all signing first names only. In fine condition, with Mullen writing over a previous unsuccessful attempt, a couple cover creases, and slight edge wear. The record is not included. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200 232 | 1980s
934. Stevie Ray Vaughan. RIAA ‘R’ Hologram platinum sales award presented to Richard Mullen “to commemorate the sale of more than 1,000,000 copies of the Epic album, cassette and C.D. ‘The Sky is Crying.’” Framed with the platinum disc and cassette, engraved plaque, and images of his guitar and the album cover to an overall size of 25.75 x 14.75. In fine condition. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
935. Stevie Ray Vaughan and Jeff Beck. Glossy 8 x 10 Epic Records publicity photo for their 1989 North American tour, signed in black felt tip by Stevie Ray Vaughan and in silver ink by Jeff Beck. In fine condition, with a few small surface impressions to top border. Accompanied by a backstage “staff” pass from the tour. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
Unique Vaughan brothers place mat, with the inclusion of their band names
936. Stevie Ray and Jimmie Vaughan. Red table place mat, folded to a size of 8.25 x 13, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Steve, Jimmie Vaughan T-Birds,” and “To Steve, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Double Trouble.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Roger Epperson/REAL. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
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234 | 1990s AND BEYOND
Enormous original Marilyn Manson self-portrait, used for his ‘Dope Show’ single cover 940. Marilyn Manson. Incredibly desirable original selfportrait, watercolor on heavy canvas paper, 33.5 x 47.5, signed in the lower left corner, “MM.” Matted and framed to an overall size of 45.25 x 55. In fine condition. Accompanied by an ALS from Manson, signed “MM,” to “Mr. G,” which reads, “Here’s the teaser. I included an extra if you think Richard L. at Caa should see it. Make it rare and cherished. I want all of Hollywood to be frowning. Also a score-reel—copy if needed. A disc of art (not the layout) and a little retard-made book of prints. You can pass it around. You got the book of quotes. I have the other half of the script. The other disc is just for you.” Also included is the hardbound book of prints mentioned in the letter, featuring a full-page image of the painted portrait, and other impressive examples of Manson’s watercolor works.” Becoming interested in watercolors in the late 1990s, Manson originally sold his art to drug dealers. His first show, titled ‘The Golden Age of Grotesque’ took place in 2002, and was quite successful, even though his work was panned by critics, several of his paintings sold quickly. This particular self-portrait, done in 1998 as a part of his Gray Series, was used on the cover for his ‘Dope Show’ single, which was nominated for a Grammy award in 1999. Manson’s artwork has been featured in galleries and special exhibits around the world and has become increasingly popular and highly desirable by contemporary art collectors. Provenance: Gerry Harrington. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $500
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Grunge icon’s 8th grade yearbook
943. Kurt Cobain. The 1981 edition of the Sylvan, Montesano High School’s (Washington) yearbook, issued during Cobain’s 8th grade year, 8.75 x 11.25, 200 pages. Hardcover yearbook features Cobain’s individual portrait on page 157, with another image of Kurt playing a snare drum at a school assembly on page 160. Several other key people in Cobain’s early life are featured in the book as well, including: Bull Osborne, a founding member of the Melvins and bassist in Cobain’s first band; classmates Trevor Briggs and John Fields; and his wrestling coach and mentor Kenichi Kanno. In fine condition, with some mild handling wear. The book is free from signatures. A well-preserved look into Cobain’s early years, which were both traumatic and formative. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
944. Barenaked Ladies: Jim Creeggan. Handwritten working lyrics to ‘She Married a Cowboy,’ one page both sides, 5.25 x 7.75, signed at the top in black felt tip by Jim Creeggan. Lyrics begin: “She married a cowboy x3 / And he won’t do nothing wrong / Too late (it’s) too late.” Creeggan has made numerous additions and corrections throughout. In fine condition. The song was eventually recorded for The Creeggan Brothers’ 2000 album entitled Trunks. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $100
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945. Counting Crows: Adam Duritz. Handwritten lyrics to the Counting Crows song ‘Another Horsedreamer’s Blues,’ on both sides of an off-white 6.5 x 9.5 lightly-lined sheet. Duritz writes out the lyrics to the song, beginning “Margery’s dreaming of the middle of the day / Tiyuri to win / Perfect Dozen to place / Money is the matter that’s been on her phone / Time ticks by her one race at a time / She’s trying’ to be a good girl and give ‘em what they want / But Margery’s dreaming of horses. Looking’ at a green sky Sun like a red eye / Bright blue horses are the fortune she lives by / She’s tired and lonely scared and depressed / Her visions of one day go racing the next. / Margery doesn’t say anything all the way home. So afraid she’ll awake to find she’s all alone.” In fine condition. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
946.
947. Nine Inch Nails: Trent Reznor. Color limited edition 23.5 x 31.5 print of the band’s artwork for their Broken album, numbered 544/999, signed in black felt tip. Framed to an overall size of 25.5 x 33.5. In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
Eminem.
Color 11.5 x 16.5 poster for his April 8, 2004, concert in London as the Shepherd’s Bush Empire on his D12 world tour. Framed to an overall size of 12 x 17. Poster appears to be laminated. In fine condition, with some bubbling to laminate. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $100
948. Nirvana. Original unused ticket from a cancelled show at the RDS Simmonscourt Pavilion in Dublin, Ireland, 6 x 3. The concert was scheduled for April 8, 1994, the same day that the band’s lead singer, Kurt Cobain, was found dead at his home. In fine condition, with a small separation along perforation and a couple of water spots. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $100
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949. Musicians. Huge radio station back drop for WZLX in Boston, 45 x 20, signed in black felt tip by 47 musicians, athletes, and celebrities. Signers are: Dan Aykroyd, Tom Bergeron, Leon Black, Jack Blades, Josh Blue, Jim Brewer, Bruce Campbell, Phil Collen, Jim Courier, Kristen Dalton, Tom Dresen, Jared Fogle, Susan Francis, Peter Gammons, Janeane Garofalo, Sasha Grey, Steve Grogan, Tom Hamilton, Warren Haynes, Gary Hoey, Chrissie Hynde, Jamie Kaler, Joey Kramer, Richard Lewis, Keith Lockhart, Eleanor Logan, Jon Lovitz, Milan Lucic, ‘Coach’ Willie May, Larry Miller, Charlie Moore, Kevin Nash, Mike O’Malley, Joe Perry, Scott Pollard, Tim Reid, Mark Savard, Boz Scaggs, Jason Segal, Sinbad, Grace Slick, J. B. Smoove, Shawn Thornton, Derek Trucks, Steven Tyler, Vince Wilfork, and Rain Wilson. Back drop is affixed to an identical size piece of foamcore. In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200
950. R adiohead .
952.
Creep four-song EP CD signed on the front in silver ink by Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood, Colin Greenwood, Ed O’Brien, and Philip Selway, and also signed again on the inside front cover. In fine condition. The CD is included. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.
Weezer.
Satin-finish 8 x 10 Geffen Records publicity photo, signed in blue felt tip by Pat Wilson, Mickey Welsh, Rivers Cuomo, and Brian Bell. In fine condition. RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $100
Starting Bid $100
Warm thanks to her manager “I remember the first time I came to your office and you told me I was going to be a star!”
951. Britney Spears. ALS signed “Britney,” one page, lightly-lined, 6.25 x 8, no date. Letter of thanks to her manager/advisor Bert Padell. In full: “I want to write you a little note to thank you for everything you’ve done for me. I remember the first time I came to your office and you told me I was going to be a star! Thanx for believing in me.” In fine condition, with a few light creases and all writing and signature a bit light, but still completely legible. Accompanied by a photocopy of a poem written by Padell presented to Spears, with a note from Spears at the bottom, also a copy. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $100
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security number or the last four digits thereof so a credit check may be performed prior to Auctioneer’s acceptance of a bid. Check writing privileges and immediate delivery of merchandise may also be determined by pre-approval of credit based on a combination of criteria: RRAuction.com history, related industry references, bank verification, a credit bureau report and/or a personal guarantee for a corporate or partnership entity in advance of the auction venue. Buyer’s Premium: 10. The Bidder acknowledges and agrees that a 22.5% buyer’s premium will be added to the hammer price on all individual lots, with a 2.5% discount for those paying by cash, check or wire. RR Auction may accept a current and valid VISA or MasterCard, credit or debit cards and/or PayPal for payment of an invoice totaling $5,000.00 or less, under the express condition that any property purchased by credit or debit card shall not be refundable, returnable, or exchangeable, and that no credit to Buyer’s credit or debit card account will be issued under any circumstances. The last sentence constitutes RR Auction’s “official policy” regarding returns, refunds, and exchanges where credit or debit cards are used. For payment other than by cash, delivery will not be made unless and until full payment has been received by RR Auction, i.e., check has fully cleared or credit or debit card funds have been fully obtained. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, signed by RR Auction, payment in full is due within thirteen (13) calendar days of the auction or within twelve (12) calendar days of the invoice date, whichever is later. Bidding: 11. By submitting a bid, whether online, in person, by mail, by phone, by facsimile or through an employee or agent, the Bidder acknowledges (i) receipt of the catalogue, (ii) that the Bidder has read the Terms and Conditions of Sale and the descriptions for the lots on which they have bid, and (iii) that they agree to adhere to these Terms and Conditions of Sale. 12. Each Bidder’s determination of its bid should be based upon its own examination of the item(s), rather than the strict reliance as to what is represented in this Catalogue, online or elsewhere. In any purchase or sale, the value of the item(s) is determined by the price. THE BIDDER HEREBY ASSUMES ALL RISKS OF VALUATION CONCERNING ANY AND ALL PURCHASES. 13. RR AUCTION IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ERRORS IN BIDDING. A Bidder should make certain to bid on the correct lot and that the bid is the maximum (plus the 22.5% Buyer’s Premium) that the Bidder is willing and able to pay. Since other Bidders (by mail, facsimile and in person) will be present, and since a re-offering could damage the momentum of the sale, once the hammer has fallen and the Auctioneer has announced the winning Bidder, such Bidder is unconditionally bound to pay for the lot, even if the Bidder has made a mistake. 14. If the description of any lot in the catalogue is incorrect (e.g. gross cataloging error), the lot is returnable if returned within five (5) calendar days of receipt, and received by RR Auction no later than twenty-one (21) calendar days after the sale date. NO RETURN OR REFUND OF ANY AUCTION LOT WILL BE CONSIDERED EXCEPT BY REASON OF LACK OF AUTHENTICITY, UNLESS OTHERWISE PROVIDED IN THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE. 15. All prospective Bidders who examine lots in person prior to the sale shall personally assume all responsibility for any damage they cause in so doing. RR Auction shall have sole discretion in determining the value of the damage caused, which shall be promptly paid by the prospective Bidder. 16. Title to any lot remains with Consignor, any secured party of the Consignor, or assignee of Consignor, as the case may be, until the lot is paid for in full by Bidder. RR Auction reserves the right to require payment in full before delivering any lot to the successful Bidder. 17. It is the Bidder’s responsibility and obligation to have the lots fully insured while in their possession. Bidder assumes any and all RISK OF LOSS once the lot(s) is in Bidder’s possession. 18. Bidder grants to RR Auction or its assigns the right to offset any sums due, or found to be due by RR Auction, and to make such offset from any past, subsequent or future consignment, or items acquired by
Bidder in possession or control of RR Auction or from any sums due to Bidder by RR Auction. Bidder further grants RR Auction a purchase money security interest in such sums or items to the extent applicable, and agrees to execute such documents as may be reasonably necessary to grant RR Auction such security interest. Bidder agrees that RR Auction and its assigns shall be a secured party with respect to items bought by Bidder and in the possession of RR Auction, to the extent of the maximum indebtedness, plus all accrued expenses, until the indebtedness is paid. 19. By bidding in this sale, Bidder personally and unconditionally guarantees payment. If the Bidder is a corporation, the officers, directors, and principals of the corporation hereby agree to personally and unconditionally guarantee payment as part of the corporation’s agreement to bid. The authorized representative of any corporate Bidder who is present at the sale shall provide RR Auction or its agent, prior to the commencement of the bidding (or at the time of registration), with a statement signed by each principal, director and officer that they each personally and unconditionally guarantee any payment due RR Auction. 20. RR Auction may at its sole and absolute discretion, make loans or advances to Consignors and/or prospective Bidders. 21. If a dispute arises concerning ownership of a lot that has been bid upon during the course of the sale, RR Auction reserves the right to commence a statutory interpleader proceeding at the expense of the Consignor and successful Bidder and any other applicable party, and in such event shall be entitled to its reasonable attorney’s fees and costs. 22. In the event of a successful challenge to the title to any goods purchased, RR Auction agrees to reimburse any Bidder in an amount equal to the successful bid price actually paid by Bidder at auction plus any Buyer’s Commission actually paid, in full and complete satisfaction of all claims, which once tendered by RR Auction, relieves and releases RR Auction from any responsibility whatsoever to the Bidder, even if the instrument is not cashed or is returned. Bidding Options: 23. Non-Internet bids (including but not limited to podium, fax, phone and mail bids) are treated similar to floor bids in that they must be onincrement. Any podium, fax, phone, or mail bids that do not conform to a full increment will be rounded up or down to the nearest full increment and this revised amount will be considered your high bid. 24. When identical mail or FAX bids are submitted, preference is given to the first received. To ensure the greatest accuracy, written bids should be entered on the standard printed bid sheet and be received at RR Auction’s place of business at least twenty-four (24) hours before the Auction start. Auctioneer is not responsible for executing mail bids or FAX bids received on or after the day the first lot is sold, nor Internet bids submitted after the published closing time; nor is Auctioneer responsible for proper execution of bids submitted by telephone, mail, FAX, e-mail, Internet, or in person once the Auction begins. 25. In internet only Auctions, bids on an item must raise the current high bid by at least 10%. Bids will be accepted in whole dollar amounts only. No “buy” or “unlimited” bids will be accepted. In a live sale, bids on an item can change at the discretion of the auctioneer. 26. RR Auction reserves the right to accept or decline any bid. Bids must be for an entire lot and each lot constitutes a separate sale. All bids are per lot unless otherwise announced. Live auction lots will be sold in their numbered sequence unless the Auctioneer directs otherwise. It is unlawful and illegal for Bidders to collude, pool, or agree with another Bidder to pay less than the fair value for lot(s). Bidders participating in both live and online auctions acknowledge that the law provides for substantial penalties in the form of treble damages and attorneys’ fees and costs for those who violate these provisions. For live auctions the auctioneer will have final discretion in the event that any dispute should arise between bidders. The auctioneer will determine the successful bidder, cancel the sale, or re-offer and resell the lot or lots in dispute. RR Auction will have final discretion to resolve any disputes arising after the sale and in online auctions. If any dispute arises our sale record is conclusive.
Payment: 27a. Subject to fulfillment of all of the Terms and Conditions of Sale set forth herein, at the close of the Auction, title to the offered lot will pass to the highest bidder acknowledged by RR Auction, and such bidder thereupon (a) assumes full risk and responsibility (including without limitation, liability for or damage to frames or glass covering prints, paintings, photos, or other works), and (b) will immediately pay the full purchase price or such part as we may require. In addition to other remedies available to RR Auction by law, RR Auction reserves the right to impose from the date of sale a late charge of 1.5% per month of the total purchase price if payment is not made in accordance with the conditions set forth herein. All property must be removed from RR Auction’s premises by the Bidder at his/her expense not later than thirteen (13) business days following its sale and if it is not so removed, (i) a handling charge of 1% of the total purchase price per month from the 13th day after the sale until its removal will be payable to RR Auction by the Bidder, with a minimum of 5% of the total purchase price for any property not so removed within 60 days after the sale, and (ii) RR Auction may send the purchased property to a public warehouse for the account, at the risk and expense of the Bidder. 27b. All purchases are subject to the Massachusetts 6.25% sales tax unless the purchaser possesses a Massachusetts sales tax exemption number. Exemption numbers from other states are accepted in Massachusetts if presented with a business card or letterhead. Dealers, museums, and other qualifying parties can apply for a Massachusetts exemption number prior to the auction by contacting the Massachusetts Department of Corporations and Taxation at 100 Cambridge Street in Boston. 28. Payment is due upon closing of the Auction session, or upon presentment of an invoice. Auctioneer reserves the right to void an invoice if payment in full is not received within thirteen (13) calendar days of the auction or within twelve (12) calendar days of the invoice date. In cases of nonpayment, Auctioneer’s election to void a sale does not relieve the Bidder from their obligation to pay Auctioneer its fees (seller’s and buyer’s premium) on the lot and any other damages pertaining to the lot. 29. All sales are strictly for cash in United States dollars (including U.S. currency, bank wire, cashier checks, eChecks, and bank money orders, and are subject to all reporting requirements). All deliveries are subject to good funds; funds being received in RR Auction’s account before delivery of the Purchases; and all payments are subject to a clearing period. RR Auction reserves the right to determine if a check constitutes “good funds”: checks drawn on a U.S. bank are subject to a ten (10) business day hold, and ten (10) days when drawn on an international bank. Clients with pre-arranged credit status may receive immediate credit for payments via Check, personal or corporate checks. All others will be subject to a hold of five (5) days, or more, for the funds to clear prior to releasing merchandise. 30. In the event that a Bidder’s payment is dishonored upon presentment(s), Bidder shall pay the maximum statutory processing fee set by applicable state law. If Bidder attempts to pay via Check and the financial institution denies the transfer from Bidder’s bank account, or the payment cannot be completed using the selected funding source, Bidder agrees to complete payment. 31. If any Auction invoice submitted by Auctioneer is not paid in full when due, the unpaid balance will bear interest at the highest rate permitted by law from the date of invoice until paid. Any invoice not paid when due will bear a one and one-half per cent (1.5%) late fee on the invoice amount. If the Auctioneer refers any invoice to an attorney for collection, the buyer agrees to pay attorney’s fees, court costs, and other collection costs incurred by Auctioneer. If Auctioneer assigns collection to its house counsel, such attorney’s time expended on the matter shall be compensated at a rate comparable to the hourly rate of independent attorneys. 32. If any applicable conditions herein are not complied with the Bidder will be in default and in addition to any and all other remedies available to RR Auction and the Consignor by law, including, without limitation, the right to hold the Bidder liable for the total purchase price, including all fees, charges and expenses more fully set forth herein, RR Auction, may (a) cancel the sale of that, or any other lots sold to the defaulting Bidder at the same or any other auction, retaining as
liquidated damages all payments made by the Bidder, or (b) resell the purchased property, whether at public auction or by private sale, or (c) effect any combination thereof. In any case, the Bidder will be liable for any deficiency, any and all costs, handling charges, late charges, expenses of both sales, RR Auction’s commissions on both sales at our regular rates, legal fees and expenses, collection fees and incidental damages. RR Auction may apply any proceeds of sale then due or thereafter becoming due to the Bidder from RR Auction or any affiliated company, or any payment made by the Bidder to RR Auction or any affiliated company, where or not intended to reduce the Bidder’s obligations with respect to the unpaid lot or lots, to the deficiency and any other amounts due to RR Auction or any affiliated companies. In addition, a defaulting Bidder will be deemed to have granted and assigned to RR Auction a continuing security interest of first priority in any property or money of RR Auction’s owing to such Bidder in RR Auction’s possession, and RR Auction may retain and apply such property or money as collateral security for the obligations due to RR Auction. Payment will not be deemed to have been made in full until RR Auction has collected good funds. In the event the Bidder fails to pay any or all of the total purchase price for any lot and RR Auction elects to pay the Consignor any portion of the sale proceeds, the Bidder acknowledges that RR Auction shall have all of the rights of the Consignor to pursue the Bidder for any amounts paid to the Consignor, whether at law, in equity, or under these Terms and Conditions of Sale. 33. Auctioneer shall have a lien against the merchandise purchased by the buyer to secure payment of the Auction invoice. Auctioneer is further granted a lien and the right to retain possession of any other property of the buyer then held by the Auctioneer or its affiliates to secure payment of any Auction invoice or any other amounts due the Auctioneer or affiliates from the buyer. With respect to these lien rights, Auctioneer shall have all the rights of a secured creditor, including but not limited to the right of sale. In addition, with respect to payment of the Auction invoice(s), the buyer waives any and all rights of offset he might otherwise have against the Auctioneer and the consignor of the merchandise included on the invoice. If a Bidder owes Auctioneer or its affiliates on any account, Auctioneer and its affiliates shall have the right to offset such unpaid account by any credit balance due Bidder, and it may secure by possessory lien any unpaid amount by any of the Bidder’s property in their possession. 34. Title shall not pass to the successful Bidder until all invoices are paid in full. It is the responsibility of the buyer to provide adequate insurance coverage for the items once they have been delivered to a common carrier or third-party shipper. 35. Please send PayPal payments to FinanceDepartment@rrauction. com. All checks, cashiers checks or money orders are payable to R&R Auction Company, LLC. Orders paid by cashier check, money order, wire, Pay Pal or credit card are shipped upon receipt. Delivery; Shipping; and Handling Charges: 36. Bidder is liable for shipping and handling. Auctioneer is unable to combine purchases from other auctions or affiliates into one package for shipping purposes. Lots won will be shipped in a commercially reasonable time after payment in good funds for the merchandise and the shipping fees is received or credit extended, except when third-party shipment occurs. Bidder agrees that Service and Handling charges related to shipping items which are not pre-paid may be charged to the credit card on file with Auctioneer. Unless otherwise specifically indicated, all merchandise is stored at Auctioneer’s facilities in Amherst, New Hampshire. The purchases shall be shipped from that facility unless bidder makes arrangements to take possession at the facility. 37. Successful international Bidders shall provide written shipping instructions, including specified Customs declarations, to the Auctioneer for any lots to be delivered outside of the United States. NOTE: Declaration value shall be the item’(s) hammer price together with its buyer’s premium and Auctioneer shall use the correct harmonized code for the lot. Domestic Buyers on lots designated for third-party shipment must designate the common carrier, accept risk of loss, and prepay shipping costs. Title: 38. On the fall of the auctioneer’s hammer, title to the offered lot will pass to the highest bidder acknowledged by RR Auction but fully sub-
ject to Buyer’s compliance with all of the terms of the Conditions of Sale and the Registration Form. Rights Reserved: 39. RR Auction reserves the right to withdraw any lot before or at the time of the auction, and/or to postpone the auction of all or any lots or parts thereof, for any reason. RR Auction shall not be liable to any Bidder in the event of such withdrawal or postponement under any circumstances. RR Auction reserves the right to refuse to accept bids from anyone. Conducting the Auction: 40. RR Auction reserves the right to postpone the auction sale or any session thereof for a reasonable period of time for any reason whatsoever, and no Bidder or prospective Bidder shall have any claim as a result thereof, including consequential damages. 41. RR Auction reserves the right to withdraw any lot at any time, even after the hammer has fallen, until the Bidder has taken physical possession of the lot. No Consignor who has registered to bid at the sale (or at any other time unless otherwise provided in the consignment agreement), or any Bidder or prospective Bidder shall have a right to claim any consequential damages if a lot is withdrawn, even after the sale. 42. The highest qualified Bidder recognized by the Auctioneer shall be the Buyer. In the event of a tie bid, the earliest bid received or recognized wins. In the event of any dispute between any Bidders at an Auction, Auctioneer may at his sole discretion reoffer the lot. Auctioneer’s decision and declaration of the winning Bidder shall be final and binding upon all Bidders. Bids properly offered, whether by floor Bidder or other means of bidding, may on occasion be missed or go unrecognized; in such cases, the Auctioneer may declare the recognized bid accepted as the winning bid, regardless of whether a competing bid may have been higher. Auctioneer reserves the right after the hammer falls to accept bids and reopen bidding for bids placed through the Internet or otherwise. 43. Lots bearing bidding estimates shall open at Auctioneer’s discretion. In the event that no bid meets or exceeds that opening amount, the lot shall pass as unsold. 44. All items are to be purchased per lot as numerically indicated and no lots will be broken unless decided by RR Auction. Auctioneer reserves the right to withdraw, prior to the close, any lots from the Auction. 45. Auctioneer reserves the right to rescind the sale in the event of nonpayment, breach of a warranty, disputed ownership, failure to execute the reserve, auctioneer’s clerical error or omission in exercising bids and reserves, or for any other reason and in Auctioneer’s sole discretion. 46. Auctioneer occasionally experiences Internet and/or Server service outages, and Auctioneer periodically schedules system downtime for maintenance and other purposes, during which Bidders cannot participate or place bids. If such outages occur, RR Auction may at our discretion extend bidding for the Auction. Bidders unable to place their Bids through the Internet are directed to contact Client Services at 1-603-732-4280. 47. The Auctioneer has the right to sell certain unsold items after the close of the Auction. Such lots shall be considered sold during the Auction and all these Terms and Conditions shall apply to such sales including but not limited to the Buyer’s Premium, return rights, and disclaimers. Internet Auction – Extended bidding & the 30 Minute Rule: 48. Any bidder may bid on any lot prior to 6 pm. At that time, the Extended Bidding goes into effect. If you have not bid on a lot before 6 pm, you may not bid on that lot after 6 pm. Only those bidders who have placed bids on a lot before 6 pm will be allowed to bid on that lot after 6 pm. If you are the only bidder on a lot at 6 pm, that lot is awarded to you. During the extended bidding period, a lot will remain open only to those who bid on that lot prior to 6 pm. All lots WITHOUT an opening bid at 6 pm will remain OPEN to ALL bidders until 7 pm or until they receive their first bid. These lots will close immediately upon receipt of
a bid or at 7 pm, whichever comes first. For all lots that are active after 7 pm, bidding will remain open until 30 minutes pass without a bid being placed on THAT lot. The 30 Minute Rule is applied on a PER LOT BASIS; each lot in the auction closes individually based on bidding activity after 7 pm. On a PER LOT BASIS, the 30 minute timer will reset each time a bid is placed after 7 pm. If you are the high bidder, raising your maximum bid will NOT reset the timer. RR Auction reserves the right to close the auction at any time at its sole discretion. Auctioneer’s Discretion: 49. RR Auction shall determine opening bids and bidding increments. The auctioneer has the right in its absolute discretion to reject any bid in the event of dispute between bidders or if the auctioneer has doubt as to the validity of any bid, to advance the bidding at its absolute discretion and to determine the successful bidder in the event of a dispute between bidders, to continue the bidding or to reoffer and resell the lot in question. In the event of a dispute after the sale, RR Auction’s record of final sale shall be conclusive. The auctioneer also may reject any bid and withdraw the lot from sale if the auctioneer decides either that any opening bid is below the reserve of the lot or article or that an advance is insufficient. Unless otherwise announced by the auctioneer at the time of sale, no lots may be divided for the purpose of sale. Reserves: 50. Lots may be subject to a reserve which is the confidential minimum price below which the lot will not be sold. Consignors may not bid on their own lots or property. Off-Site Bidding: 51. Bidding by telephone, facsimile-transmission (fax-in), on-line, or absentee bidding (advance written bids submitted by mail) are offered solely as a convenience and permitted subject to advance arrangements, availability, and RR Auction’s approval which shall be exercised at RR Auction’s sole discretion. Neither RR Auction nor its agents or employees shall be held liable for the failure to execute bids or for errors relating to any transmission or execution thereof. In order to be considered for off-site bidding in any manner, Bidders must comply with all of these Conditions of Sale and the terms contained on the Registration Form. RR Auction’ Remedies: 52. Failure of the Bidder/Buyer to comply with any of these Conditions of Sale or the terms of the Registration Form is an event of default. In such event, RR Auction may, in addition to any other available remedies specifically including the right to hold the defaulting Bidder/Buyer liable for the Purchase Price or to charge and collect from the defaulting Bidder/Buyer’s credit or debit accounts as provided for elsewhere herein: (a) cancel the sale, retaining any payment made by the Buyer as damages (the Bidder/Buyer understands and acknowledges that RR Auction will be substantially damaged should such default occur, and that damages under sub-part (a) are necessary to compensate RR Auction for such damages; (b) resell the property without reserve at public auction or privately; (c) charge the Bidder/Buyer interest on the Purchase Price at the rate of one and one-half per cent (1.5%) per month or the highest allowable interest rate; (d) take any other action that RR Auction, in its sole discretion, deems necessary or appropriate to preserve and protect RR Auction’ rights and remedies. Should RR Auction resell the property, the original defaulting buyer shall be liable for the payment of any deficiency in the purchase price and all costs and expenses associated there with, including but not limited to warehousing, sales-related expenses, reasonable attorney fees and court costs, commissions, incidental damages and any other charges due hereunder which were not collected or collectable. In the event that such buyer is the successful bidder on more than one lot and pays less than the purchase price for the total lots purchased, RR Auction shall apply the payment received to such lot or lots that RR Auction, in its sole discretion, deems appropriate. If RR Auction does not exercise such discretion, the lots to which the payment shall be applied will be in descending order from the highest purchase price to the lowest. Any buyer failing to comply with these Conditions of Sale shall be deemed to have granted RR Auction a security interest in, and RR Auction may retain as collateral such security for such buyer’s obligations to RR Auction, any property in RR Auction’ possession owned by such buyer. RR Auction shall have the benefit of all rights of a secured party under
the Uniform Commercial Code (U.C.C.) as adopted by The Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Warranties: 53. RR Auction does not provide any warranties to Bidders or Buyers, whether expressed or implied, beyond those expressly provided for in these Conditions of Sale. All property and lots are sold “as is” and “where is”. By way of illustration rather than limitation, neither RR Auction nor the consignor makes any representation or warranty, expressed or implied, as to merchant ability or fitness for intended use, condition of the property (including any condition report), correctness of description, origin, measurement, quality, rarity, importance, exhibition, relevance, attribution, source, provenance, date, authorship, condition, culture, genuineness, value, or period of the property. Additionally, neither RR Auction nor the consignor makes any representation or warranty, expressed or implied, as to whether the Buyer acquires rights in copyright or other intellectual property (including exhibition or reproduction rights) or whether the property is subject to any limitations or other rights. RR Auction does not make any representation or warranty as to title. 54. All descriptions, photographs, illustrations, and terminology including but not limited to words describing condition (including any condition reports requested by Bidder, see also Generally Terminology), authorship, period, culture, source, origin, measurement, quality, rarity, provenance, importance, exhibition, and relevance, used in the catalog, bill of sale, invoice, or anywhere else, represent a good faith effort made by RR Auction to fairly represent the lots and property offered for sale as to origin, date, condition, and other information contained therein; they are statements of opinion only. They are not representations or warranties and Bidder agrees and acknowledges that he or she shall not rely on them in determining whether or not to bid or for what price. Price estimates (which are determined well in advance of the auction and are therefore subject to revision) and condition reports are provided solely as a convenience to Bidders and are not intended nor shall they be relied on by Bidders as statements, representations or warranties of actual value or predictions of final bid prices. 55. Bidders are accorded the opportunity to inspect the lots and to otherwise satisfy themselves as to the nature and sufficiency of each lot prior to bidding, and RR Auction urges Bidders to avail themselves accordingly. 56. FIREARMS. Auctioneer complies with all Federal and State rules and regulations relating to the purchasing, registration and shipping of firearms. A Bidder is required to provide appropriate documents and the payment of associated fees, if any. Bidder is responsible for providing a shipping address that is suitable for the receipt of a firearm. Important Notice: Many identical versions of props and costumes are created for film and television productions in the normal course of a production. RR Auction does not warrant or represent that the screen shots referenced are exact images of the offered item (unless specifically noted in the written description). Use of a screen shot does not constitute a warranty or representation of authenticity or provenance. There is not a right of return or refund based upon a claim arising out of or pertaining to any reference to a screen shot. 57. Lots and property are not returnable to RR Auction for any reason except under Buyer’s limited Remedies set forth in Sections 58 and 59 below and under the express terms and conditions of Section 58. Limitation of Damages: 58. In the event that RR Auction is prevented for any reason from delivering any property to Buyer or Buyer is otherwise dissatisfied with the performance of RR Auction, the liability, if any, of RR Auction, shall be limited to, and shall not exceed, the amount actually paid for the property by Buyer. In no event shall RR Auction be liable for incidental, special, indirect, exemplary or consequential damages of any kind, including but not limited to loss of profits, value of investment or opportunity cost. Unauthorized Statements: 59. Under no circumstances is any employee, agent or representative of RR Auction authorized by RR Auction to modify, amend, waive or contradict any of these Terms and Conditions of Sale, any term or condition set forth on the Registration Form, any warranty or limitation
or exclusion of warranty, any term or condition in either the Registration Form or these Terms and Conditions regarding payment requirements, including but not limited to due date, manner of payment, and what constitutes payment in full, or any other term or condition contained in any documents issued by RR Auction unless such modification, amendment, waiver or contradiction is contained in a writing signed by all parties. Any statements, oral or written, made by employees, agents or representatives of RR Auction to Bidder, including statements regarding specific lots, even if such employee, agent or representative represents that such statement is authorized, unless reduced to a writing signed by all parties, are statements of personal opinion only and are not binding on RR Auction, and under no circumstances shall be relied on by Bidder as a statement, representation or warranty of RR Auction. Buyer’s Remedies: 60. Under no circumstance will RR Auction incur liability to a Bidder in excess of the purchase price actually paid. The terms and conditions of sale herein described shall be enforced in accordance with, and governed by the laws of The Commonwealth of Massachusetts. 61. This section sets forth the sole and exclusive remedies of Buyer in conformity with Sections 51-55 (“Warranties”) and 56 (“Limitation of Damages”) herein, and is expressly in lieu of any other rights or remedies which might be available to Buyer by law. The Buyer hereby accepts the benefit of the consignor’s warranty of title and any other representations and warranties made by the consignor for the Buyer’s benefit. In the event that Buyer proves in writing to RR Auction satisfaction that there was a breach of the consignor’s warranty of title concerning a lot purchased by Buyer, RR Auction shall make demand upon the consignor to pay to Buyer the Purchase Price (including any premiums, taxes, or other amounts paid or due to RR Auction). Should the consignor not pay the Purchase Price to Buyer within thirty days after such demand, RR Auction shall disclose the identity of the consignor to Buyer and assign to Buyer all of RR Auction’ rights against the consignor with respect to such lot or property. Upon such disclosure and assignment, all responsibility and liability, if any, of RR Auction with respect to said lot or property shall automatically terminate. RR Auction shall be entitled to retain the premiums and other amounts paid to RR Auction - this remedy is as to the consignor only. The rights and remedies provided herein are for the original Buyer only and they may not be assigned or relied upon by any transferee or assignee under any circumstances. 62. All Lots sold by RR Auction are accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. On any lot presented with a Certificate of Authenticity (“COA”) issued by RR Auction, that warranty insures only to the original Bidder (as shown in Auctioneer’s records) “Bidder”. Bidder may not transfer the rights afforded under the COA and it is null and void when Bidder transfers or attempts to transfer the lot. The COA warranty is valid from date of the auction in which Bidder was awarded the lot to five (5) years after its purchase. The COA warranty is valid as to its attribution to the person or entity described or to the lot’s usage. The Bidder as well as their heirs, successors and assigns is also given an unconditional lifetime guaranteed that allows the present owner of any lot purchased through RR Auction the right to consign with RR Auction. When the lot is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (or its equivalent) from a third-party authentication provider, buyer has no right of return. On lots not accompanied by third-party authentication or under extremely limited circumstances not including authenticity (e.g. gross cataloging error), a Bidder who did not bid from the floor may request Auctioneer to evaluate voiding a sale; such request must be made in writing detailing the alleged gross error, and submission of the lot to Auctioneer must be pre-approved by Auctioneer. A Bidder must notify the appropriate department head in writing of the Bidder’s request within three (3) days of the non-floor bidder’s receipt of the lot. Any lot that is to be evaluated for return must be received at the office of RR Auction within 35 days after Auction. AFTER THAT 35 DAY PERIOD, NO LOT MAY BE RETURNED FOR ANY REASONS. Lots returned must be in the same condition as when sold and must include any Certificate of Authenticity. If a bidder wishes to challenge the Letter of Authenticity within the five (5) year warranty period, Bidder must present with the claim, authoritative written evidence that the lot is not authentic as determined by a known expert in the field. If Auctioneer concurs that the lot is not as represented, Bidder shall be refunded
their purchase price. If the Auctioneer denies the claim, the Bidder may file the dispute with the American Arbitration Association with locale in Boston Massachusetts, Suffolk County, before a single selected Arbitrator selected by the American Arbitration Association. The American Arbitration Association arbitration shall be conducted under the provisions of the Federal Arbitration Act and the Bidder consents to jurisdiction in The Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The challenge to Authenticity must be brought within one (1) year if the Auctioneer denies the claim. After one (1) year, the Bidder hereby releases and discharges RR Auction from any and all legal, equitable, administrative and/or other claims, counterclaims, demands, setoffs, defenses, accounts, suits, debts, dues, actions, causes of action, proceedings, arbitrations, damages, executions, judgments, findings, controversies and disputes, whether known or unknown or suspected or unsuspected, whether in law or equity, that the Bidder have or may have had against RR Auction arising from or relating to any claim whatsoever. Specifically, the COA provided by RR Auction, does not provide for incidental or consequential damages or other indirect damages. Any lot sold with a certificate of authenticity or other warranty from an entity other than Auctioneer is subject to such issuing entity’s rules and such conditions are the sole remedy afforded to Bidder. For information as to third party authentication warranties the bidder is directed to contact RR Auction. RR Auction’ Additional Services: 63. For Buyers who do not remove purchased property from RR Auction’ premises, RR Auction, in its sole discretion and solely as a service and accommodation to Buyers, may arrange to have purchased lots packed, insured and forwarded at the sole request, expense, and risk of Buyer. RR Auction assumes no and disclaims all responsibility and liability for acts or omissions in such packing or shipping by RR Auction or other packers and carriers, whether or not recommended by RR Auction. RR Auction assumes no and disclaims all responsibility and liability for damage to frames, glass or other breakable items. Where RR Auction arranges and bills for such services via invoice or credit card, RR Auction will include an administration charge. Headings: 64. Headings are for convenience only and shall not be used to interpret the substantive sections to which they refer. Entire Agreement: 65. These Conditions of Sale constitute the entire agreement between the parties together with the terms and conditions contained in the Registration Form. They may not be amended, modified or superseded except in a signed writing executed by all parties. No oral or written statement by anyone employed by RR Auction or acting as agent or representative of RR Auction may amend, modify, waive or supersede the terms herein unless such amendment, waiver or modification is contained in a writing signed by all parties. 66. If any section of these Terms and Conditions of Sale or any term or provision of any section is held to be invalid, void, or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining sections or terms and provisions of a section shall continue in full force and effect without being impaired or invalidated in any way. 67. These Terms and Conditions of Sale and the auction shall be construed and enforced in accordance with, and governed by, the laws of The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, whether or not the auction is and these Terms and Conditions of Sale are fully performed in Boston Massachusetts, Suffolk County.
AUCTION GENERAL GUIDELINES Conditions of Sale: Before you bid, you must read the Terms and Conditions of Sale, immediately preceding these pages. They represent a contract between RR Auction and you, and they contain important terms and conditions such as jurisdiction, payment terms, warranties and remedies. The Conditions of Sale are controlling over these general guidelines in the event of any conflicts between their respective terms. Estimate Prices: In addition to descriptive information, each item in the catalog some-
times includes a price range which reflects opinion as to the price expected at auction. In other instances, estimate prices can be obtained by calling RR Auction at (603) 732-4280. The Estimate Prices are based upon various factors including prices recently paid at auction for comparable property, condition, rarity, quality, history and provenance. Estimates are prepared well in advance of the sale and subject to revision. Estimates do not include the buyer’s premium or sales tax (see under separate heading). Reserves: The reserve is the minimum price the seller is willing to accept and below which a lot will not be sold. Owned or Guaranteed Property: RR Auction generally offers property consigned by others for sale at public auction; in very limited occasion, lots are offered that are the property of RR Auction. Buyer’s Premium and Sales Tax: The Bidder acknowledges and agrees that a 22.5% buyer’s premium will be added to the hammer price on all individual lots, with a 2.5% discount for those paying by cash, check or wire. RR Auction may accept a current and valid VISA or MasterCard, credit or debit cards and/ or PayPal for payment of an invoice totaling $5,000.00 or less, under the express condition that any property purchased by credit or debit card shall not be refundable, returnable, or exchangeable, and that no credit to Buyer’s credit or debit card account will be issued under any circumstances. All purchases are subject to the Massachusetts 6.25% sales tax unless the purchaser possesses a Massachusetts sales tax exemption number. Before the Auction: You may attend pre-sale viewing for all of our auctions at no charge. All property to be auctioned is usually on view for several days prior to the sale. You are encouraged to examine lots thoroughly. You may also request condition reports (see below). RR Auction’s staff are available at viewings and by appointment. Contact Information: 5 Rt 101A, Suite 5 • Amherst, NH 03031 Local/International: 1-603-732-4280 Local/Int’l fax: 1-603-732-4288 Website: www.RRAuction.com Email bidding: Bid@RRAuction.com Hours of Operation: Office hours are Mon-Fri, 9 a.m. -5 p.m. eastern standard time; hours on the last night of the auction are dictated by the 30 Minute Rule (see below). Any item in the auction can be viewed in our offices during normal business hours. Please call to set up an appointment. You must acknowledge having read your agreement with all of the Terms and Conditions of Sale prior to your registration and prior to your bidding on any lot. Bidding Live Auction: Property is auctioned in consecutive numerical order, as it appears in the catalog. The auctioneer will accept bids from those present in the salesroom or absentee bidders participating by telephone, internet or by written bid left with RR Auction in advance of the auction. The auctioneer may also execute a bid on behalf of the consignor to protect the reserve, either by entering a bid in response to salesroom, telephone or absentee bids. Under no circumstances will the auctioneer place any bid on behalf of the consignor at or above the reserve. The auctioneer will not specifically identify bids placed on behalf of the consignor to protect the reserve. Maximum Bids – Internet Auction Only: To maximize your chance of winning, we strongly encourage the use of maximum bids. For example, assume an item you want currently has a high bid of $100. Your bid would then be $110 (10% over $100), and you could tell us, “I’d like a maximum bid of $242 for that item.” We will enter your bid at $110, and we will then bid for you until the lot reaches your maximum of $242. If competitive bids only reach $148, you would win the item at $163—10% over the highest previous bid. To prevent
tie bids, all maximum bids should be made in proper increments. Maximum bids are strictly confidential. Placing arbitrary, non-incremental bids on lots with prior maximum bids may result in these lots being sold for less than 10% above the under bidder’s bid. Bid Increments: Bids on an item must raise the current high bid by at least 10% or at the discretion of the auctioneer. Checking Bids – Internet Auction Only: You can open, monitor, and/or raise bids as often as you wish. However, all bidding is governed by the 30 Minute Rule and extended bidding. Extended bidding always goes into effect at 6 pm on the last day of the auction. At 7 pm, the extended bidding ends and the 30 Minute Rule goes into effect. Callbacks – Internet Auction Only: RRAuction offers a callback service on auction night for any bidder who has the high bid on an item whose current bid is over $1,000 and who has placed a maximum bid. At your request, we will call you if your maximum bid is topped. We will need your correct telephone number(s) where you can be reached until the auction closes. Callbacks begin after 6 pm on auction night. You must request this service; it is not automatic. We make every effort to ensure that bidders who request a callback are contacted if outbid; however, we do not guarantee this service. Bidding - Internet Auction: To ensure proper registration, those Bidders intending to bid via the Internet must visit www.RRauction.com and register accordingly at least one full day prior to the actual auction. If you have questions about this feature, please call RR Auction well in advance of the auction. Winning bidders will be notified by RR Auction. RR Auction is not and cannot be responsible or liable for any problems, delays, or any other issues or problems resulting out of use of the Internet generally or specifically, including but not limited to transmission, execution or processing of bids. Bidding - Internet – Live Auction: During live Auctions, internet bids can be placed in real time through the following services: www.RRAuction.com, www.liveauctioneers. com, www.artfact.com and www.icollector.com. On some occasions beyond the control of RR Auction, the bid software or the Internet itself may not physically keep up with the pace of the auction. In order to help avoid disappointment, RR Auction recommends placing a realistic absentee bid now. Since Artfact and iCollector (hereinfafter referred to as “Third Party sites”) bids are not shown to RR Auction until RR Auction opens the lot on the floor, RR Auction treats those bids the same as floor or telephone bids. In most cases, however, the floor and/or telephone responds before the Third Party sites bid is presented, due to Live Internet bid software or Internet lag time, so for consistency it is RR Auction’ policy that floor bids and telephone bids are always considered first over Third Party sites bids with floor bids being considered before telephone bids. Also please note that all RR Auction lots purchased through the Third Party sites carry an additional Buyer’s Premium. RR Auction strongly urges the bidder to resolve any questions about these policies or their implementation PRIOR TO BIDDING. Successful Bids: The fall of the auctioneer’s hammer indicates the final bid. RR Auction will record the paddle number of the buyer. If your salesroom or absentee bid is successful, you will be notified after the sale by mailed or emailed invoice. Unsold Lots: If a lot does not reach the reserve, it is bought-in. In other words, it remains unsold and is returned to the consignor. The Auctioneer has the right to sell certain unsold items after the close of the Auction. Such lots shall be considered sold during the Auction and all these Terms and Conditions shall apply to such sales including but not limited to the Buyer’s Premium, return rights, and disclaimers. After the Auction - Payment: You are expected to pay for your purchases in full within thirteen (13) calendar days of the auction or within twelve (12) calendar days of the invoice date. (See Generally “Payment” §27 through 35 of the Term
and Conditions of Sale). Shipping: After payment has been made in full, RR Auction may, as a service to buyers, arrange to have property packed, insured and shipped at your request and expense. For shipping information, please contact RR Auction at (603) 732-4280. In circumstances in which RR Auction arranges and bills for such services via invoice or credit card, we will also include an administration charge. Packages shipped internationally will have full value declared on shipping form. (See Generally “Delivery; Shipping; and Handling Charges” §36 and 37 of the Term and Conditions of Sale). At our discretion, some orders of high value may be sent via overnight or two-day service. Insurance is added to each invoice, with a minimum of $2 for the first $200 of value and 55¢ per $100 of value over $200. Oversized orders will have additional postage added to their invoices. Within the United States, rates for shipping and handling only are: $0–$100..........................................$10 $101–$500.......................................$15 $501–$1,000....................................$20 $1,001–$3,000.................................$35 $3,001–$10,000...............................$45 Over $10,000.................................$100 Additional Cataloging, Warranties and Disclaimers: NO WARRANTY, WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, IS MADE WITH RESPECT TO ANY DESCRIPTION CONTAINED IN THIS AUCTION OR ANY SECOND OPINE. Any description of the items or second opinion contained in this Auction is for the sole purpose of identifying the items for those Bidders who do not have the opportunity to view the lots prior to bidding, and no description of items has been made part of the basis of the bargain or has created any express warranty that the goods would conform to any description made by Auctioneer. Color variations can be expected in any electronic or printed imaging, and are not grounds for the return of any lot. Auctioneer is selling only such right or title to the items being sold as Auctioneer may have by virtue of consignment agreements on the date of auction and disclaims any warranty of title to the Property. Auctioneer disclaims any warranty of merchantability or fitness for any particular purposes. All images, descriptions, sales data, and archival records are the exclusive property of Auctioneer, and may be used by Auctioneer for advertising, promotion, archival records, and any other uses deemed appropriate. Release: In consideration of participation in the Auction and the placing of a bid, Bidder expressly releases Auctioneer, its officers, directors and employees, its affiliates, and its outside experts that provide second opinion, from any and all claims, cause of action, chose of action, whether at law or equity or any arbitration or mediation rights existing under the rules of any professional society or affiliation based upon the assigned description, or a derivative theory, breach of warranty express or implied, representation or other matter set forth within these Terms and Conditions of Auction or otherwise. In the event of a claim, Bidder agrees that such rights and privileges conferred therein are strictly construed as specifically declared herein; e.g., authenticity, gross cataloging error, etc. and is the exclusive remedy. Bidder, by non-compliance to these express terms of a granted remedy, shall waive any claim against Auctioneer. Some Property sold by Auctioneer are inherently dangerous e.g. firearms, and items that may be swallowed or ingested or may have latent defects all of which may cause harm to a person. Bidder accepts all risk of loss or damage from its purchase of these items and Auctioneer disclaims any liability whether under contract or tort for damages and losses, direct or inconsequential, and expressly disclaims any warranty as to safety or usage of any lot sold. Dispute Resolution and Arbitration Provision: Bidder and RR Auction agree that any agreements between the Bidder and RR Auction including but not limited to these Conditions of Sale are entered into in Boston Massachusetts, Suffolk County, which is where the agreements are to be performed and the auction to take
place, no matter where Bidder is situated and no matter by what means or where Bidder was informed of the auction and regardless of whether catalogs, materials, or other communications were received by Bidder in another location. Both RR Auction and the Bidder agree that any disputes under these Conditions of Sale, the subject matter hereof, the entering into, or any aspect of the auction, shall be exclusively governed by Boston Massachusetts, Suffolk County law, and that any and all claims or actions shall be brought and maintained only in Boston Massachusetts, Suffolk County. THE PARTIES EXPRESSLY WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY. The Bidder hereby consents that any dispute shall be presented in confidential binding arbitration before a single selected Arbitrator selected by the American Arbitration Association. The Bidder and RR Auction herby agree that the dispute shall go to binding arbitration in accordance with the commercial rules of the American Arbitration Association. The American Arbitration Association arbitration shall be conducted under the provisions of the Federal Arbitration Act and the Bidder consents to jurisdiction in The Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Any dispute, claim, cause of action must be brought within one (1) year of the alleged breach, default or misrepresentation or the claim is waived. After one (1) year, the Bidder hereby releases and discharges RR Auction from any and all legal, equitable, administrative and/or other claims, counterclaims, demands, setoffs, defenses, accounts, suits, debts, dues, actions, causes of action, proceedings, arbitrations, damages, executions, judgments, findings, controversies and disputes, whether known or unknown or suspected or unsuspected, whether in law or equity, that the Bidder have or may have had against RR Auction arising from or relating to any claim whatsoever. Both Bidder and RR Auction agree that these provisions are intended to be binding on all parties in the event of any dispute specifically including third party claims and cross-actions brought by either RR Auction or Bidder, and that absent such agreement, RR Auction would not permit Bidder to bid hereunder. Any violation of the terms of this Paragraph shall entitle RR Auction to reasonable attorney fees and litigation costs in addition to all other available remedies, all of which remain reserved. The Bidder hereby agrees that RR Auction shall be entitled to present these Conditions of Sale to a court in any jurisdiction other than set forth in this paragraph as conclusive evidence of the parties’ agreement, and the parties further agree that the court shall immediately dismiss any action filed in such jurisdiction. An award granted in arbitration is enforceable in any court of competent jurisdiction. The arbitrator’s award may be enforced in any court of competent jurisdiction. This agreement and any claims shall be determined and construed under Boston Massachusetts, Suffolk County law. Miscellaneous: Agreements between Bidders and consignors to effectuate a non-sale of an item at Auction, inhibit bidding on a consigned item to enter into a private sale agreement for said item, or to utilize the Auctioneer’s Auction to obtain sales for non-selling consigned items subsequent to the Auction, are strictly prohibited. If a subsequent sale of a previously consigned item occurs in violation of this provision, Auctioneer reserves the right to charge Bidder the applicable Buyer’s Premium and consignor a Seller’s Commission as determined for each auction venue and by the terms of the seller’s agreement. Acceptance of these Terms and Conditions qualifies Bidder as a client who has consented to be contacted by RR Auction in the future. In conformity with “do-not-call” regulations promulgated by the Federal or State regulatory agencies, participation by the Bidder is affirmative consent to being contacted at the phone number shown in his application and this consent shall remain in effect until it is revoked in writing. RR Auction may from time to time contact Bidder concerning sale, purchase, and auction opportunities available. Rules of Construction: Auctioneer presents properties in a number of collectible fields, and as such, specific venues have promulgated supplemental Terms and Conditions. Nothing herein shall be construed to waive the general Terms and Conditions of Auction by these additional rules and shall be construed to give force and effect to the rules in their entirety.
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Condition: Each item in the catalog is described with a statement of opinion indicating its overall condition. The condition of the items we offer generally falls into the following range: good—very good—fine—very fine. Treated as a scale of 1 to 4, good describes an item that has as many as several flaws, which are described in detail; very fine describes an item whose condition and appearance may be regarded as flawless and superior in every respect. Most of the items we offer are in fine condition, meaning that there are no serious flaws. While we make every effort to describe flaws that materially affect appearance and value, we generally do not specify minor or routine flaws, such as (but not limited to) pencil or secretarial notations, mailing folds to letters, normal aging to paper, or tiny bends or creases from normal handling. We encourage prospective bidders to examine the image(s) of each item closely and to contact us with specific inquiries regarding condition. Group Lots: In descriptions of group lots of two or more items, every effort is made to mention any obvious flaws. Bidders should note that condition for group lots is given as a general statement or range, and that specific flaws to single items within the group may be omitted in the interest of catalog space. Questions about group lots, or specific items within a group lot, should be addressed before the close of the auction to Stacey Jordan (Stacey.Jordan@RRAuction.com). Matted and Framed: Many of the items offered for sale in our monthly auctions are described as matted and/or framed. We do not remove items from frames; the given dimensions of items housed in a frame and/or mat indicate sight size only. Photographs and other ephemera used with matted and framed items are not subject to description and condition statements, nor are they considered a reason for return. Condition refers only to the item and not the mat or frame. Our terms of return apply only to the item and not the matting and framing. Any item that is removed from the frame cannot be returned. Returns are only accepted when there is an authenticity question or the description of the item is incorrect. Abbreviations and Terms: ALS - Autograph Letter Signed (a letter entirely handwritten and signed by the given personality) ANS - Autograph Note Signed (a shorter ALS) AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed DS - Document Signed Endorsement - A signature on the reverse of a check, or a signature on a document indicationg approval or further instructions Ephemera - An unsigned item FDC - First Day Cover Inscribed - “Personalized” ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph LS - Letter Signed (a letter in a secretary’s hand, but signed by the given personality) Souvenir Typescript - An excerpt from a speech, book, film, etc. or an account of an incident, typed by a collector and signed by the individual noted SP - Signed Photograph Sweet spot - The area on the baseball where the stitched lines are closest together. TLS - Typed Letter Signed Book Grading: Fine (F) - unused, no damage Near Fine (NF) - one or two very minor flaws Very Good (VG) - some signs of wear, but overall sound Good (G) - well-worn but complete Poor (P) - heavily worn, sufficient as a “Reading Copy” All defects will be noted. For complete book grading guide, please check online.
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