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Contents
Beatles .............................................................2 Elvis Presley....................................................41 Bob Dylan........................................................44 Jimi Hendrix ....................................................49 Rolling Stones.................................................54 Led Zeppelin ...................................................60 Pink Floyd ...................................................... 64 Michael Jackson .............................................67 Country............................................................69 Jazz / Blues / Standards..................................71 1950s...............................................................80
1960s.............................................................. 83 1970s...............................................................96 Guitars ..........................................................109 Posters ......................................................... 119 Awards...........................................................123 Joey Ramone................................................128 The Ramones ...............................................155 Punk ............................................................ 158 1980s.............................................................160 1990s and Beyond ...................................... 163 Terms and Conditions .................................. 164
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Please, Please Me 1. Beatles. A mono black/gold first pressing of the Beatles’ Please Please
Me album signed on the back cover in blue ballpoint, “Paul McCartney,” “John Lennon,” “George Harrison,” and “Ringo Starr.” General wear to corners, creases to edges and front cover, and a bit of light soiling to back cover, otherwise fine condition. All of the signatures are large and quite bold, and the record is included. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from noted Beatles expert Frank Caiazzo, in part, “These signatures were obtained at the famous Cavern Club in Liverpool on April 12, 1963, when The Beatles headlined an 8 hour Rhythm and Blues Marathon…the signatures were obtained by a helper working that day at the club, roughly 3 weeks after the album’s March 22nd release date, and these are large, excellent representative examples of each from this period.”Employee who obtained the signatures had given Neil Aspinall a hand in moving equipment into the club for their show; after bringing the band refreshments at Aspinall’s request—making tea for Ringo and bringing Coca-Colas for McCartney, Lennon, and Harrison...This show marked the Beatles’ second-to-last performance at the Cavern Club—four months later, on August 3rd, the band would play their 292nd and final show there, saying farewell to the venue that had given them their start. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $2500
Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Beatles expert Frank Caiazzo
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Their second single—signed at the Cavern Club in 1963
2. Beatles. Highly desirable Parlophone red label copy of the Beatles’ ‘Please Please Me/Ask Me Why’ in its original
sleeve, signed on the A-side in black ballpoint by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. A few marks through George’s first name from Ringo’s prior attempt to establish ink flow and irregular ink adhesion to portions of Lennon’s last name against the silver ‘Parlophone’ lettering (leaving just the impression), otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the original recipient, in full: “I bought the Beatles 2nd single—Please Please Me—from Nems Record Store in Whitechapel, Liverpool, on 10th January 1963. I took it to the Cavern Club a few days later and had it signed in front of me by all 4 Beatles, at the back of the Cavern Club.” Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from noted Beatles expert Frank Caiazzo, stating in part: “These signatures are found on the rare UK red label 45 rpm record for the band’s second single on Parlophone Records...’Please Please Me’ was the first Beatles single to reach #1 in the record charts, and as very few ‘Please Please Me’ 45s were signed by the Beatles, this is an extremely scarce and desirable signed Beatles record.” The ‘Please Please Me’ single was not actually released until January 11th, so she must have either gotten a ‘sneak preview’ or is mistaken about the date she purchased the record. Regardless, the Beatles played at the Cavern Club on January 20 which is most likely when this was signed—after this, they would only appear at the Cavern Club three more times, with their last performance occurring on August 3, 1963. A supremely desirable fully signed example of their wildly successful second single. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $1000
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Wonderful large 1961 portrait signed by John, Paul, George, and Pete Best 3. Beatles. Vintage 8.25 x 6.5
promo photo of the Beatles taken in 1961 by Merseyside photographer Albert Marrion, signed and inscribed on the reverse in blue ballpoint, “Love to Barbara from John Lennon xxxx Beatles,” “Love to Barbara from Paul McCartney xxx,” “To Barbara, with love from George Harrison xxxxx,” and “Love to Barbara from Pete Best xxxx.” In very good to fine condition, with scattered toning and light soiling to reverse, a couple of tack holes to edges, and some scattered creases, impressions and spots to image side. The signatures date from late December 1961 to January 1962, and were obtained by a former NEMS Enterprises employee named Barbara McCoy, who then gifted a photo to a friend. Accompanied by a brief letter of provenance from the friend, which reads: “I was given the signed Beatles picture by my friend’s mum Barbara McCoy who told me she worked for NEMS in the early 1960s. This casual photo of the band posing with their instruments, was originally taken by Marrion at his Wallasey studio in December 10, 1961. Much larger than the standard size promo photos of the time, complete bandsigned portraits featuring Pete Best are notoriously scarce. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $1000
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Vibrant oversized 1963 Dezo Hoffman PYX centerfold image
4. 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 color centerfold photo in blue ballpoint, “Paul McCartney,” “John Lennon,” “George Harrison,” and “Ringo Starr.” With the magazine open, the signed image measures 9.5 x 14.5. In fine condition, with a few creases to the centerfold pages. Autographs were obtained in person by a young female fan at the Princess Theater, Torquay, Devon, England, on August, 18, 1963. Although PYX magazines signed on the cover occasionally surface, this is the first time we have encountered this attractive fully signed centerfold. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $1000
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Exceptional Parlophone card inscribed to a fellow Merseybeat guitarist
5. Beatles. Uncommon 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 in black ballpoint to their friend Chris Huston, “To Chris, me ould mate, keep going, John Lennon,” “To Chris, all the very best, Paul McCartney,” “To Chris, best wishes from George Harrison,” and “To Chris, Best wishes, Ringo Starr.” Scattered bends and creases (primarily to edges), otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Beatles expert Perry Cox, as well as a letter of provenance from Chris Huston. Huston was a fellow Liverpudlian guitarist in one of the leading local Merseybeat bands, The Undertakers, who played many shows with the Beatles. He was a friend of the group, and actually installed the Bigsby on John Lennon’s Rickenbacker 325 guitar that he played on the Ed Sullivan Show. Shortly after the Beatles’ new promo card came out Lennon showed it to Huston, who asked them to sign it—thus the warm inscriptions to a friend. In his letter of provenance, Huston describes this as coming from a scrapbook that he kept of autographed photos of the musicians he met while touring, such as Little Richard, Gene Vincent, Tony Sheridan, and Bill Haley. Excellent provenance and association to the early British Merseybeat music scene—a simply superb, fully signed example of the rarer large format Parlophone card. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $1000 www.rrauction.com 7
Help! world premiere after-party menu
6. Beatles. Original 4.5 x 7 menu for the supper party following the Royal World Premiere of Help!, held at the Dorchester
Hotel on Thursday, July 29, 1965. Signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint, “George Harrison” and “Pattie Boyd,” and in pencil “Paul McCartney” and “Jane Asher”; signed and inscribed in black ballpoint on the inside front cover, “To Dottie, what happened to Bernard on his birthday? Love, John Lennon xx,” and “For Aunt Dot I luv yer, Victor Spinetti,” adding a self-caricature next to his signature; signed on the adjacent opening page in pencil, “Ringo Starr,” and in blue ballpoint “Thank you Bernard for a lovely evening, Cynthia,” “Love, Patrick Kerr,” “Patrick Cargill,” and “There you go! Roy Kinnear!”; and signed on the following page, “Neil Aspinall, Stanley that me,” with an arrow pointing to the word lemon on the menu, and additionally signed and inscribed by one other on the reverse of the first page. In fine condition. The Beatles’ second full-length feature film, Help!, had its royal premiere at the London Pavilion, Piccadilly Circus, London, where crowds began to gather at 8:00 a.m., and by evening ten thousand fans were gathered outside to see Paul, George, and Ringo arrive in a black Rolls-Royce; John’s RollsRoyce delayed twenty minutes because of the crowd surge. After the screening, the Beatles appeared at the supper party at the Orchid Room of the Dorchester Hotel attended by most of the film’s principals, including director Richard Lester, and co-stars Eleanor Bron, Victor Spinetti, Leo McKern, and Roy Kinnear. As the premiere was taking place, Help! went on general release in several seaside towns around England. Complete band-signed menus from this event are quite scarce, even more so with the addition of several of the film’s co-stars. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $1000
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Vintage glossy 6 x 7.5 group photo of the Fab Four posing with three guitars, issued by Star Pictures in England as “SP584” in 1963, signed on the reverse in blue ballpoint, “Love from the Beatles, Ringo Starr xx,” “Paul McCartney xxx,” and “George Harrison.” A central vertical tear passing through a single letter of Harrison’s signature, scattered light toning, noticeable creases to reverse, heavier to the image side, otherwise very good condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $500
Scarce program from the ‘Fab Four’s’ Winter Gardens engagement 8. Beatles. Very rare vintage 1963 UK concert program, 5.75
x 8.75, for the band’s engagement at the Winter Gardens Margate from July 8–13, 1963. Signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint next to their respective images, “Paul McCartney,” “John Lennon,” “George Harrison,” and “Ringo Starr.” In very good condition, with all of the signatures uniformly light, but still completely legible, some scattered light toning and soiling to front cover, a bit heavier to the inside. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from noted Beatles expert Frank Caiazzo, who states: “Beatles tour programs signed on the front by the band are extremely rare and desirable.” The band performed a total of 12 shows over six days at the Winter Gardens, playing an identical nine-song set each time, including ‘Please Please Me,’ ‘From Me To You,’ and ‘Twist and Shout.’ Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $1000
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signatures on Official Beatles Fan Club letterhead 9. Beatles. Ballpoint signatures of John Lennon,
Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr on an off-white 6.5 x 8 sheet of letterhead featuring a red silhouette image of the Fab Four and the text, “From your area secretary of The Official Beatles Fan Club,” as well as its London address. A central horizontal fold and mild creases, otherwise fine condition. A visually appealing set of bold, uninscribed signatures on a band-related piece of ephemera—far more desirable than a typical album page or sheet. The signatures were obtained at the BBC Playhouse Theatre for the recording engineer’s daughter during the 1964 informative musical teenage radio program ‘Saturday Club.’ Research indicates that this is one of only a few examples signed on such letterhead to surface over the last 25 years. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $1000
Choice set of signatures obtained on the way to Sweden 10. Beatles. An Air France London Airport service card, 4 x 6, signed
on the reverse in blue ballpoint, “Beatles, Paul McCartney,” “Ringo Starr,” “George Harrison,” and “John Lennon.” Front of the card is dated October 23, 1963, in another hand. In fine condition, with a few scattered light creases. All the signatures were obtained at London Airport on October 23, 1963, when the band was flying out to Stockholm, Sweden, for their first ever European tour. Earlier in the day the group was at EMI Studios, Abbey Road, London, and had made the final input into their second album With The Beatles, recording the 16th take of ‘I Wanna Be Your Man’ and then watching as George Martin and Norman Smith mixed ‘Little Child’ and ‘Hold Me Tight’ into mono. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $1000
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Late 1962 Beatles Set 11. Beatles. Vintage ballpoint signatures, “Love from Paul
McCartney xxx,” “Love from John Lennon xxx,” “George Harrison xx,” and “Ringo Starr xxx,” on a yellow 3.75 x 4.5 album page, with a collector’s notation of “The Beatles 1962,” at the top of the page, and “(EMI)” at the bottom. In fine condition, with a couple trivial bends and creases, primarily from card affixed to reverse. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from noted Beatles expert Frank Caiazzo who dates the signatures from late 1962 and states: “All are excellent and complete examples from this very early period in the history of The Beatles.” At this point early in their career, the band had released ‘Love Me Do,’ made their first television appearance, and concluded their final stay in Hamburg. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $900
Superb ‘British Invasion’ autograph album featuring Lennon, McCartney, and the Stones 12. Beatles and 60s Rock n’ Roll.
Tremendous vintage autograph album, 4.75 x 4, signed inside in ink by over 60 British bands and musicians from the 1960s, most signed back-to-back. Signers include: John Lennon; Paul McCartney; Brian Jones, Bill Wyman, and Charlie Watts; Roy Orbison; The Cravats; Billy J. Kramer and the Dakotas; Gerry and the Pacemakers; Cliff Richard and the Shadows; Brian Poole and the Tremeloes; The Clique; Johnny Kidd; Four Pennies; Merseybeats; The Swinging Blue Jeans; The Hollies; Gene Pitney; The Crickets; and Dusty Springfield. Lennon and McCartney are on separate, single-signed pages, and Springfield signed on the reverse of the Rolling Stones page. Individual pages in fine condition, with most detached from album’s spine. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the original owner, stating that he spent 18 months as a professional bass player and acquired many of the signatures at EMI recording studio and ATV House in Aldwych. A fantastic grouping of many of the most influential bands of the 1960s. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $300
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Array of 1970s documents, including a twice-signed Lennon with George and Ringo
13. Beatles. Collection of seven documents, each one page, 8.5 x 11, some dated and some undated, all from the 1970s.
First document is an undated single-page from a larger agreement, and is signed twice “John Lennon,” and also signed, “George Harrison,” and “R. Starkey”; two signed by Paul McCartney, one signed “P. McCartney,” and a partial document signed “Paul McCartney”; two documents both dated October 4, 1978, signed “George Harrison”; an undated agreement signed “R. Starkey”; and a document dated September 29, 1978, signed “Yoko Ono Lennon.” In fine condition, with expected document wear and holes, some paper loss and tears to top edge of one of McCartney’s documents, and a mounting strip along reverse of the multi-signed document. A boldly-signed collection, featuring a scarce, nearly complete set of post-break-up signatures. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $1000
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Extremely desirable document featuring post-break-up signatures from 1975 14. Beatles.
DS, signed “Paul M c C a r t n e y, ” “John Lennon,” “George Harrison,” and “R. Starkey,” two pages, 8 x 13, February 11, 1975. Agreement between Apple Corps Limited and Jackwill S. A. in which Jackwill “is able to provide the benefit of services throughout the world other than in the United Kingdom or Eire for the purpose of participating in the promotion and exploitation of commercial phonograph recordings…Jackwill shall procure and provide such services for the purpose of promoting and exploiting the ACL commercial phonograph records produced by ACL for the benefit of ACL as ACL shall request throughout the world…for a period of eight (8) years from the 1st January 1975.” For their services Jackwill will receive a yearly payment of £40,000. Signed on the second page in blue and black ballpoint by all four members. Scattered creases and expected document wear, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a 1993 letter of provenance from the previous owner, which reads “This contract was found in the Jackwill files in the possession of my father ‘R. D. A. Wills’ ergo it is Jackwill’s copy of the contract.” Disbanding in 1970, the band’s partnership was finally dissolved in 1975. Although no longer a musical group, the band continued to conduct business on behalf of their corporation. Any official company business still required the signatures of all four members, as shown by all four signing off on this long-term worldwide marketing agreement with Jackwill. A complete set of signatures from this late date, five long years after their last formal collaboration, are of the utmost scarcity and are seldom ever seen. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $2500
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1969 stock transfer forms
15. Beatles. Four stock transfer documents, each signed by a different band member, each one page, 8 x 13, all four
stamp-dated July 30, 1969, each assigning or transferring shares of stock. McCartney’s, signed ”Paul McCartney,” assigns the shares to Edelweiss Investments Limited; Lennon’s, signed “John Lennon,” assigns the shares to Daffodil Investments Limited; Harrison’s, signed “George Harrison,” assigns the shares to Cornflower Investments Limited; and Starr’s, signed “R. Starkey,” assigns the shares to Daffodil Investments Limited. The two-sided typed documents also include each band member’s home address, as well as a stamp from Triumph Investment Trust, Ltd. and embossed tax seals dated August 13th, 1969. In fine condition. Accompanied by letters of authenticity from noted Beatles expert Frank Caiazzo for the Lennon and McCartney documents. These shares were the Beatles’ holdings as a result of the sale of NEMS Publishing to Triumph earlier in 1969. Each form indicates a transfer amount of 735 shares to four of the seven investment companies formed on behalf of the band. These agreements represent a decision by the Beatles to transfer an equal number of shares of Triumph stock to the brokerage house Whyte, Brecher, & Gasc Ltd. Each of these transactions was made through the band members’ individual investment companies. When these agreements were signed, the Beatles were in EMI Studios putting the finishing touches on their final album, Abbey Road. On the very same day these forms were signed John recorded lead guitar overdubs on ‘Come Together’ and the band completed their first full mix-down on the famous Abbey Road medley. Beatles signatures appearing on anything from the year 1969 are highly sought after due to their scarcity and the close proximity to the band’s breakup. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $1000
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Boldly signed 1969 contract 16. Beatles. Rare DS, one page, 7 x 11, 1969. Apple Films Limited
resolution regarding a change to the company’s secretary. Document reads, “It is resolved that Moor House Secretaries Limited be and is hereby appointed Secretary of the Company with effect from December 13, 1968 in the place of Mr. B. F. Burns who submitted his resignation with effect from November 20, 1968.” Signed at the conclusion in black felt tip by John Lennon, in black ballpoint by Paul McCartney, and in blue ballpoint by George Harrison. Document is also signed in blue ballpoint by Apple managing director Neil Aspinall, with Lennon adding a short vertical line on the reverse apparently to test his one before signing. Ringo Starr’s line is blank, as his signature was not necessarily required, with the majority of the directors already having signed. In fine condition, with slight show-through from Lennon’s test line on reverse. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from noted Beatles expert Frank Caiazzo. The film-making division of Apple Corps. would release several of the band’s films, including Yellow Submarine and Let It Be. It was during this time in late 1968 that tensions among the band were escalating, causing dissension in the studio during the recording of The White Album. It marked the beginning of the end of the Beatles as a single, unified group. Any official Apple document signed by a majority of the band is exceedingly scarce. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $1000
17. Beatles. Collection of three business checks
and one receipt: Apple Publishing Ltd. check filled out in another hand and signed by John Lennon, payable to Harrisongs Ltd. for £1056-02, dated July 26, 1971; an Apple Management Ltd. check filled out in another hand and signed by Ringo Starr, “R. Starkey,” payable to a photographic company for £12-38, dated August 1, 1973; a Harrisongs Ltd. check filled out in another hand and signed by George Harrison, payable to Apple Corps Ltd. for £20-70, dated February 1, 1972.; and a receipt from Cave Photography, 5 x 6.25, for various photography supplies, signed across the center by McCartney. All four items are nicely double-matted and framed with two group photos to an overall size of 38 x 22. In very good to fine condition, with Starr’s signature fairly light, but still legible, stamps and holes affecting portions of Lennon’s signature, light stamp touching the top of Harrison’s signature, and last portion of McCartney’s signature very light and only slightly legible. A fine collection in desirable formats, including a payment from the band’s company to Harrison’s publishing company. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $300
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John makes a case for Yoko’s music 18. John Lennon. ALS, two pages, 8.5 x 11, Apple memorandum letterhead, December 13, 1971. Lennon writes to durable New York television personality Joe Franklin. In full [Lennon’s spelling and punctuation retained]: “I know you’re a musician at heart! and especially I know you dig jazz.—Well, Yoko’s music ain’t quite jazz But…to help you get off on it, or understand it, please listen to a track on the ‘Yoko/Ono/ Plastic Ono Band,’ called ‘AOS,’ which was recorded in 1968 (pre Lennon/Beatles!) with Ornette Coleman at Albert Hall London, you could call it free form, anyway Yoko sits in the middle of avantegarde, classic, jazz—and now through me and my music—rock ’n’ roll! On the new album ‘Fly’ the experiment goes a step ‘further’—free form music—with robot musicians! (not computer—electronic—)—check the inside of Fly double-album for info and photo of the ‘musicians,’ of course Yoko can explain her music better in person, this is a kind of introduction. For something rather more ‘straight,’ a track called ‘Mrs. Lennon’ on ‘Fly’ is an example of her more conservative side! She was trained as a classical musician, and took music composition in Sarah Lawrence College as her major. It’s far out, but don’t let it frighten you. With love….” After signing, Lennon adds his trademark thumbnail sketch of himself and Yoko, as well as a postscript: “The book ‘Grapefruit’ speaks for itself, now
in its 4th edition paperback. Yoko calls them, ‘instructions’ to help you through life rather than poetry!” Lennon has also added to each page a red rubber stamp of his own sketch of himself and Yoko, as well as that of an old-fashioned pointing finger. In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from noted Beatles expert Frank Caiazzo, which reads, in part: “John writes to convince Franklin about Yoko’s abilities and talents, validating her by noting that she worked with Ornette Colman at the Royal Albert Hall in 1968. He also urges Franklin to listen to a song on her ‘Fly’ album… This letter shows how proud John was of Yoko and how he believed in her as a multitalented artist. The letter has good content, and was more than likely written to provide background and introduction for a proposed Yoko guest spot on the Joe Franklin Show to promote the ‘Fly’ album.” Lennon appeared only on a scant handful of television shows after the break-up of the Beatles, almost all with Ono at his side, however, it does not appear they ever appeared on Franklin’s show. Arguably one of the best Lennon letters ever offered, rife with musical content, as well as Lennon’s passionate advocation for public acceptance of Yoko’s music. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $1000
“It’s far out, but don’t let it frighten you”
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John’s blunt and profanity-laden response to Melody Maker’s attack on Yoko 19. John Lennon.
Pointedly defensive ALS signed “John & Yoko (remember),” on the correspondence side of a 5.75 x 3.75 postcard depicting the Lennon version of ‘Spring Evening 1879,’ no date but circa late 1971 or early 1972. In response to negative comments about Yoko which were printed in Melody Maker magazine’s Raver column, Lennon writes in full: “Dear Raver, We never did talk to Miles about working with him–so there. Anyway the idea was for Miles and Yoko to do a track together—i mean she worked with Ornette Coleman in 1967–8 at Albert Hall—it’s on her last album. Having met Miles at Klein’s party—i know damn well he wouldn’t be as sneid [sic] as you cunts. Lots of Rave.” Lennon’s home address of Tittenhurst Park in England has been stamped twice at the top of the correspondence side, in addition to a thick red stamp on the image side reading “FUCK OFF.” Some scattered light creasing and soiling, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from noted Beatles expert Frank Caiazzo, stating “This card is a testament to the fact that he would vehemently defended his wife, and when compelled to do so, wouldn’t mince words.” Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $300
Abbey Road signed during the WFIL Helping Hands Marathon 20. John Lennon.
Abbey Road album signed and inscribed on the front cover in black ballpoint by Lennon during the WFIL radiothon. Partial separations to three sides, mild ‘ring of wear’ to front cover, some surface loss to spine, and Lennon’s signature and inscription a few shades light, but still legible, otherwise very good condition. The record is not included. In May 1975, Lennon, who hadn’t made public appearances in years, traveled from New York to Philadelphia to help out with the charity radiothon, spending hours on the air, answering phones, signing autographs, and personally meeting nearly 2,000 fans who flocked to see him. Any copy of this album signed by any member of the Beatles is quite rare, with this being the first Lennon-signed Abbey Road album we have ever offered. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $300 18 BEATLES
Scarce copy of Introducing the Beatles 21. John Lennon. Rare unauthorized ‘pirate’ copy of Introducing the
Beatles album signed on the front cover in red ballpoint by John Lennon. The record is not included. In very good to fine condition, with the usual ring wear commensurate with age and somewhat indistinct contrast to second half of “Lennon” against Ringo’s jacket. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from noted Beatles expert Frank Caiazzo who states that the signature was acquired during the weekend of May 16–18, 1975, at the WFIL Helping Hands Marathon. 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 charity radiothon, spending hours on the air, answering phones, signing autographs, and personally meeting nearly 2,000 fans who flocked to see him. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $300
White album portraits including Lennon’s iconic image
22. John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and Ringo Starr. Fabulous collection of three color 7.5 x 10.75 lightweight card-
stock head-and-shoulders photos of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and Ringo Starr from the Beatles White album packaging. Lennon’s is signed in red ballpoint, McCartney’s is signed in blue felt tip, and Starr’s is signed in black felt tip, “Ringo.” In fine condition, with heavy contrast to most of Lennon’s signature. All three photos are accompanied by letters of authenticity from noted Beatles expert Frank Caiazzo. His letter for the Lennon photo reads, in part: “The signature dates from the mid 1970s, and it is very reminiscent of the style of autograph which appeared on items he was signing while he was the special guest host of the WFIL Radio ‘Helping Hands Marathon.’” All three portraits were originally taken at the Apple studios by photographer John Kelly in the fall of 1968. This image of Lennon has become one of the most widely recognized and famous portraits of the rock and roll legend. These desirable White album photos—a rarity themselves—are the next best thing to having an elusive band-signed White album. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $500
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Lennon sends 50,000 copies of Imagine to the Soviet Union 23. John Lennon. DS, one
page, 8.25 x 11.5, January 4, 1977. Agreement between EMI Records and Lennon regarding the shipment of his Imagine album to the USSR. In part: “In consideration of the release of 50,000 copies of the album entitled ‘Imagine’ in the USSR it is hereby agreed that a royalty of a sum of £2,880 shall be payable to you in respect thereof in substitute for that royalty specified in Clause 5 of the said Agreement in respect of such sales of the said album in such country only.” Signed at the conclusion by Lennon and countersigned by EMI executive L. G. Wood. In fine condition, with expected document wear and holes. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from noted Beatles expert Frank Caiazzo. The Beatles were responsible for sparking the rock and roll movement in the Soviet Union during the 1960s. Despite the government’s censorship and the nation’s press labeling the band’s music the ‘belch of Western culture,’ their music made it into the country via the black market and bootlegs. As the 1970s progressed, the government officially sanctioned VIAs (vocal instrumental ensembles), whose lyrics were vetted and considered tame. The document offered here is an excellent example of the softening of the Soviet government in rock and roll, with Lennon agreeing to a lump sum up front. Despite the offering of Imagine in the USSR, the government remained vigilant of rock and roll for the following decade, even interpreting vigils held after Lennon’s death in 1980 as protests against the regime. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.… Starting Bid $500
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‘Honeymoon’ from the risque ‘Bag One’ series
24. John Lennon. Limited edition 28 x 22 lithograph entitled ‘Honeymoon’ from Lennon’s Bag One Portfolio, numbered 215/300, signed in the lower right corner in pencil by Lennon. In fine condition, with a couple of minor edge dings. In 1969, as a wedding gift for Yoko, John drew the ‘Bag One Portfolio’—a chronicle of their wedding ceremony, honeymoon, and their plea for world peace in the Bed-In. The complete set of Bag One lithographs is on permanent display at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. An attractive image and one of the more mellow pieces of the series. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $300
Complete limited edition set of Lennon’s famous ‘Bag One’ 25. John Lennon. Complete limited edition set of Len-
non’s ‘Bag One’ prints, published by Laurens A. Danne of Amsterdam, Holland, in 1970. All 15 prints measure 14.5 x 20 or 20 x 14.5, each bearing a facsimile of Lennon’s signature. Prints are accompanied by their original envelope, numbered 000391. Scattered soiling and a few tears to envelope, otherwise fine condition. The Bag One’ series was first published and exhibited in January 1970 at the London Art Gallery. On the second day the exhibition was closed by Scotland Yard and the erotic lithographs confiscated. RR Auction COA.… Starting Bid $200
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Promo poster for ‘#9 Dream’ 26. John Lennon. Promotional poster for the single
‘#9 Dream/What You Got,’ from Lennon’s Walls and Bridges album, 13 x 15.75, signed in red felt tip, “John Lennon.” Creasing to bottom portion of poster, a few corner tip creases, light contrast to end of signature, and a small hole in the top border for hanging, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Roger Epperson’s Signed, Sealed, Delivered. Released in the fall of 1975, Walls and Bridges was recorded during Lennon’s famous ‘lost weekend’ during his separation from Yoko Ono, and held two hit singles, ‘Whatever Gets You Thru the Night,’ and ‘#9 Dream,’ for which this poster was made. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $300
John and Yoko sign Grapefruit 27. John Lennon and Yoko Ono. Signed book: Grapefruit.
Later printing. London: Sphere Books Limited, 1971. Paperback, 5 x 5. Signed on the first free end page in black felt tip by John Lennon and in blue felt tip by Yoko Ono. Autographic condition: fine, with scattered light toning and foxing to signed page. The consignor indicates that the signatures were obtained at the paperback launch of the book at Selfridges, London, on July 15, 1971. A highly-prized dual-signed edition of Ono’s critically acclaimed example of conceptual art obtained at their widely-publicized book signing. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $300
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John and George sign at the Strand Palace 28. John Lennon and George Harrison. Vintage black ballpoint
signature and inscription, “To Carol, love John Lennon xx,” and a blue ballpoint signature, “George Harrison,” on an off-white 5 x 8 lightly-lined sheet. In fine condition, with central horizontal and vertical folds passing through a few letters of each signature. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the niece of the original recipient, which reads, in part: “My aunt, Eileen Betts, who was also my godmother, worked at the Strand palace 1963/64 as a waitress it was she who obtained the autographs for me. I had been to an evening dinner and dance event at the Strand with my parents…it must have been a cold/cool evening 1963. My aunt came in to see us as we were ready to go and she gave me the autographs.” Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $300
29. George Harrison. Satin-finish 9.75 x 7.75 photo,
signed and inscribed in black felt tip “To Nigel— best wishes from George Harrison.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the original recipient which reads, in part: “This photograph was given to me by George Harrison in 1977 when I went to his mansion in Henley Oxford. I went with the husband of a work colleague at the time. He was a builder who was putting in the Hare Krishna ceramic tiles in his outdoor pool. He arranged for the photograph to be done and it was duly given to me the next day.” Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
30. George Harrison. ANS signed “Love from George,
Olivia and Dhani xxx,” all in Harrison’s hand, one page, 4 x 6, no date. Brief note to EMI engineer Phil McDonald. In full, “Happy Christmas Phil & Sandra.” Postcard is addressed in another hand, with Harrison adding, “This card cost,” next to a pencil price of 35 pence. In fine condition. Accompanied by a photocopy of a letter of provenance from McDonald. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.… Starting Bid $200
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31. George Harrison. Partly-printed DS, signed “Please pay, G. Har-
rison,” one page, 6 x 9, July 14, 1972. A receipt from the Adelphi Hotel, Liverpool for £75.90, for “a/c rendered,” for Mr. B. Capocciama, with an Apple/Harrisongs office stamp along the bottom. In fine condition, with punch and staple holes along left edge, and a horizontal fold passing through portion of signature. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
Scarce Telecaster signed by Paul, George, and Ringo
32. McCartney, Harrison, and Starr. Black-bodied Fender Squier Tele ‘telecaster-style’ electric guitar, signed on the body in silver ink, “Ringo 01,” and on the white pickguard in silver ink, “George Harrison,” and “Paul McCartney.” Starr’s signature was obtained in-person on August 18, 2001, in Fort Worth, Texas; Harrison’s was obtained in New York in 1989; and McCartney’s was acquired on November 14, 2012, at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. All three signatures are accompanied by letters of authenticity from Beatles expert Perry Cox, with the Starr and Harrison signatures also accompanied by letters of authenticity from noted Beatles expert Frank Caiazzo. In fine condition. An incredibly rare format for the band, as Harrison notoriously refused to sign guitars, and Ringo signed only a small quantity over the years. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $1000 24 BEATLES
Super rare personally played exact Gibson reproduction of Paul’s 1964 Epiphone ‘Texan’ 33. Paul McCartney. Highly
desirable and extremely limited edition Paul McCartney 1964 Epiphone ‘Texan’ sixstring acoustic guitar, #25/40, signed on the body in black felt tip by McCartney. Guitar has been meticulously handaged to replicate playing wear and also has a Detroit Red Wings logo sticker affixed to the body. Accompanied by an individually numbered certificate of authenticity from Gibson, a photo taken at time of signing, and its original custom lightweight fabric-covered guitar case with McCartney’s facsimile signature and model name embroidered on the front. “It’s exciting to have my old guitar reproduced by Gibson. It’s exact and what’s more it sounds great!” exclaimed McCartney when speaking about the effort Gibson expended in reproducing his ’64 Texan. McCartney still performs with his Texan, most recently during his summer 2011 American tour. It was on August 14, 1965, the day before The Beatles legendary Shea Stadium concert, that the lefthanded McCartney was seen on The Ed Sullivan Show with his Texan, a right-handed model re-strung for a lefty. Beatles fans at home would have to wait until September 12 to see The Beatles perform a six-song set; one of the highlights being McCartney’s performance of ‘Yesterday’ accompanied by a pre-recorded string quartet. A limited production of just 40 of these guitars was made with a list price of $25,000. McCartney played all of them, and selected five to keep for himself. The first Texan was auctioned at the Adopt-aMinefield event, hosted by McCartney, and sold for $50,000. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.… Starting Bid $1000
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34. Paul McCartney. Coated 8˝ Evans drumhead, signed in black felt tip by McCartney. Some scattered surface marks and coating loss, none affecting the signature, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
36. Paul McCartney. Help! album signed and inscribed on the back cover in blue ballpoint, “To Victoria, best
wishes, Paul McCartney.” A slight brush to last name of signature, a small tear to left edge, and some scattered creases to both covers, otherwise fine condition. The record is included. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
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37. Paul McCartney. A VJ LP release of Introducing The Beatles, signed
vertically in black felt tip by Paul McCartney. A working personnel backstage pass from McCartney’s 1993 World Tour is affixed to the lower right corner. Matted to an overall size of 16 x 16. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from noted Beatles expert Frank Caiazzo stating, “This signature is large, bold and overall is an excellent example from the period. The autograph was obtained on May 5, 1993 when McCartney performed at Riverside Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio.” In very good condition, with aforementioned pass affixed, horizontal creases, one passing through a small portion of signature, and other scattered surface creases and impressions. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
38. Paul McCartney. ALS signed “Paul McCart-
ney,” on a 6 x 4 MPL photo postcard of McCartney, bearing a pre-printed signature on the front, 1984. Letter to a boy recovering from a broken wrist. In full: “Your Dad tells me you’ve been jumping off bikes again. Now stop it! and get well soon. All the best! Keep laughing!!” Under his signature McCartney has added a small sketch of a smiling man. In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the father of the original recipient. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.… Starting Bid $200
39. Paul McCartney. Program from the Talk of the Town Hip-
podrome Theatre and Restaurant, 9 x 11.5, signed on an inside page in black ballpoint by McCartney, with the signature dating circa 1963–1964. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the daughter of the original recipient, which reads, in part: “My parents married in march 1957 and probably went to the show as an anniversary celebration…I understand that Paul was also in the audience and as my mother was a quiet Beatles fan she asked him for the autograph.” In fine condition, with some light wear and creases to covers. The club was a frequent haunt of Paul McCartney and Jane Asher who came to dine and watch the top international stars. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
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40. Paul McCartney and His Band. Two programs from Mc-
Cartney’s 2005 US tour, each 8.75 x 11.75, one signed on the front cover in black felt tip by McCartney; the other signed on the back cover in felt tip by band members Paul Wickens, Rusty Anderson, Abe Laboriel, Jr., and Brian Ray. In fine condition, with irregular ink adhesion to the members’ signatures, and some tape and mounting remnants to back cover of McCartney’s program. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from noted Beatles expert Frank Caiazzo who states that “this program was signed by McCartney at Dulles Airport in Washington, DC on October 8, 2005.” Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
41. Paul and Linda McCartney. Flowers
in the Attic CD booklet signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Paul and Linda McCartney. In very fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of provenance which states: “I’ve got it from a very good friend who worked for EMI. He was the company’s contact with Paul when his tour came to Stockholm for a concert in Sept. 1989.” Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
42. Paul and Linda McCartney. Red Rose
Speedway promotional sticker, 5˝ in diameter, signed in blue felt tip by Paul and Linda McCartney. Signatures date to circa 1973. Sticker is affixed to a color 1975 Red Rose Speedway 20.25 x 31 promotional poster. Previous folds and creases to poster, otherwise fine condition. Rolled.Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RRAuction COA…Starting Bid $200
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44. Ringo Starr. DS, signed “R. Starkey,” one page, 8.25
x 11.5, 1990. Starr appoints Neil Aspinall “to be my proxy and to vote in my name and on my behalf at the 1990 annual general meeting” of Apple Publishing Limited. Signed at the conclusion by Starr. In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from noted Beatles expert Frank Caiazzo. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.… Starting Bid $200
The Beatles in Germany “The club’s open for fourteen hours non-stop and we’ve got to play four hour spots” 45. Pete Best. ALS signed “Pete with a small clipped photo affixed to lower right,” three pages, lightly-lined, 5.75 x 8, March 29, 1963. Letter to “Linda,” sent from the Star Club in Germany. In part: “Over here the lads have settled down O.K. and they are going down well with the German audiences. They found the hours a bit tough at first but now they have settled down a bit more, and things are a little easier for them…The news of the week is that last week in our hotel a woman was raped to death in her room and the fellow beat it quick—the place was crawling with coppers and doctors and it was thought that we would all be questioned by the police, however nothing happened…Tomorrow, Saturday we’ve got a big day ahead of us, because the club’s open for fourteen hours non-stop and we’ve got to play four hour spots during that time…it’s going to be murder I think.” On the final page, Best prints his name and mailing address. In fine condition, with central horizontal and vertical folds. Accompanied by the original air mail envelope. Best had been fired from the Beatles by Brian Epstein on August 16, 1962, after serving as the drummer for a little over two years. Shortly after, Epstein secretly arranged for Best to join Lee Curtis & the All Stars, which then broke off from Curtis to become Pete Best & the All Stars. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $300
46. Brian Epstein. Famed
Beatles discoverer and manager (1934–1967). Large and bold ballpoint signature, “Brian Epstein,” on a light brown irregularly clipped slip. Double-matted with a portrait of Epstein and a small plaque to an overall size of 18 x 14. In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Beatles expert Perry Cox. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
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“Thorne vs. Beatles” 47. Brian Epstein. TLS signed “Brian,” one
onionskin page, 8 x 10, NEMS Enterprises Ltd. letterhead, October 7, 1966. Letter to Sidney Traxler regarding a lawsuit for the case of Thorne vs. Beatles. In full: “I have your account for payment in respect of the above lawsuit settled in London a few months ago. I am aware that the original account was for $20,000 subsequently reduced to $17,000, and I was informed of the negotiations between Geoffrey Ellis and Marvin Mitchelson which resulted in this reduction. However, on further consideration, I really cannot see my way to paying this very large sum of money for the services involved in this case. Perhaps you too would be good enough to reconsider the total once more and let me know what you think a reasonable total would be.” In fine condition, with two punch holes to top edge. The Thorne referenced at the beginning of the letter may very well be Ken Thorne, who created the score for the band’s 1965 film Help!, earning himself and the band a Grammy nomination for Best Original Score. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
48. Mal Evans. Bootleg
album of the Beatles concert in Atlanta, Georgia, on August 18, 1965, signed on the taped-on front label in black ballpoint by Evans. In fine condition, with tape to corners of label as well as an affixed price tag. The record is included. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
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49. Beatles.
Original ticket stub from the band’s afternoon show at the Rizal Memorial Football Stadium in Manila on July 4, 1966. Blue and white ticket is for a reserved field seat and features highlighted images of the band and pre-printed signatures. In fine condition, with a rough left edge. The Beatles played two shows in front of a combined crowd of 80,000 fans, and came under much harassment by government officials after Brian Epstein and the band snubbed Imelda Marcos’s invitation to the palace. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
Unused ticket from the band’s epic Dallas show in 1964 50. Beatles. Original unused ticket from the Beatles
concert at the Dallas Municipal Auditorium on September 18, 1964. Green ticket, 3.5 x 1.5, is for a floor seat with a price of $5.50, the most expensive seat in the house. In very good to fine condition, with a vertical tear to left side. Tickets for this particular show were sold at only one location, the Preston Ticket Agency, inside Preston State Bank, and the show sold out in under two hours. The concert was delayed due to a bomb threat, with the band eventually taking the stage for a 12-song set, including ‘Twist and Shout,’ ‘She Loves You,’ and ‘I Want to Hold Your Hand.’ RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $300
51. Beatles. Rare complete unused concert ticket for the
Beatles performance at Atlanta Stadium on August 18, 1965, 5 x 2.5, featuring an image of the Fab Four in their famous collarless suits. In very good condition, with toned tape remnants to edges and overall fading. RR Auction COA.… Starting Bid $200
53. Beatles. Original orange and white ticket stub from the
Beatles last ever concert at Candlestick Park, San Francisco, held on August 29, 1966. Ticket measures 4.75 x 2.5 with red type and head shots of each Beatle. In fine condition, with a bit of trivial edge wear. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
The band invades Detroit for the first time in 1964 52. Beatles. Original unused ticket from the Beatles concert
at the Olympia Stadium on September 6, 1964. Beige ticket, 5 x 1.75, is for a balcony seat for the evening show with a price of $3.00. In fine condition, with a couple trivial scuffs to the front and mounting remnants to reverse. The band performed two concerts at the 15,000-capacity Olympia on this day as part of their huge 1964 world tour. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $300
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54.
Beatles.
Original unused ticket order form for the Beatles August 16, 1966, concert at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia. Form measures 8.5 x 11, and begins “Since you have been a loyal fan of the Beatles and Steel Pier…we are mailing you this advance notice on the exciting return of the Beatles to this area.” Lower portion of the page features the order form to be retuned, with a cost of $5.25 per ticket. In fine condition, with two horizontal mailing folds, and scattered toning to reverse. RR Auction COA.… Starting Bid $200
55. Beatles. Three original unsigned Beatles tour programs, each measuring 12 x 12. Programs are from: their first US tour in 1964, their 1964 British tour, and their 1965 US tour, featuring their image from Rubber Soul. Scattered creasing and rubbing to covers of British covers, and slight handling wear to the other two, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
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56. Beatles. Two original unsigned tour programs: an uncommon Beatles Christmas Show, 8.5 x 11, presented at the Finsbury Park Astoria from December 24, 1963 to January 11, 1964; and a 1965 UK tour program, 10.25 x 7, featuring cartoon images of the Fab Four on the front cover. Mild handling wear and creasing to both, some slight surface loss to Christmas cover, and scattered slight surface loss and some toning to 1965 cover, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
57. Beatles. Original ‘Four Aces’ program from the Beatles Fall 1964 UK tour with Mary Wells, unsigned, 8 x 10.5, 16 pages, featuring images of the band on playing cards on the front cover, as well as photos and biographies printed inside. A ticket stub to the band’s October 11 first performance at the Odeon Theatre in Birmingham has been taped to the first page. Mild handling wear to covers and some show-through from tape toning on following page, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a newspaper clipping about the band’s shows in Birmingham. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
58. Beatles. Scarce original silver-cover 1963 UK tour program,
unsigned, 8 x 10, with the band supported by Frank Berry, Peter Jay and the Jaywalkers, and others. Also included is an original 1964 Hard Day’s Night souvenir program, 8.5 x 12, and a Hard Day’s Night souvenir film and song book, 8.5 x 11, with music and lyrics to all of the film’s songs. In very good condition, with noticeable creasing to silver-cover program, with lighter creasing and handling wear to the other two. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
61. Beatles. Early
59. Beatles. Scarce original gold-cover program from
the band’s 1963 UK tour, unsigned, 8 x 10.5, with photos and biographies of the band, with the tour supported by Peter Jay and the Jaywalkers, Frank Berry, the Vernon Girls, and others. In very good to fine condition, with scattered creasing and rubbing to covers and some small separations along spine. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
60. Beatles. Uncom-
mon original handbill, in Spanish, for the Beatles July 2, 1965, concert at the Plaza de Toros, in Madrid, Spain. Handbill measures 4.75 x 6, announces a start time of 8:30 pm, and touts the band as “La atraccion mas famosa del mundo.” In fine condition. This would be the band’s final show on their 1965 European tour. RR Auction COA.… Starting Bid $200
concert flyer for a ‘Gala Rock Night’ presented by ‘BeeKay’ at the Litherland Town Hall on September 21, 1961, 5.5 x 8.5, listing the bands performing as the Beatles, Gerry and the Pacemakers, and Rory Storm and the Hurricanes. A few very subtle stains and tiny tear at bottom edge, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
62. Beatles. Rare original promotional flyer advertising the band’s 1968 album, 5.5 x 8.5, featuring an illustrated image of the band at the top, and also listing the price, mono and stereo catalogue numbers, release date and track listings. The album, released on November 22, 1968, was dubbed ‘The White Album’ due to the sleeve’s plain white design. In fine condition, with a trivial tear to left edge. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200 www.rrauction.com 33
63. Beatles. An
original double-sided Beatles flyer from 1965, 6.5 x 9.5, with an order form for the all new Beatles Autographed Picture Book on one side, and several notes from promoter Sid Bernstein on the reverse, including a report on the overwhelming ticket requests for the band’s upcoming concert at Shea Stadium. In fine condition, with two horizontal folds. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
65. Beatles. Original unsigned 1963 Lybro Jeans fold-out advertising flyer, measuring 3.5 x 8.75 closed, and folding out to an overall size of 14 x 8.75. Ad features an image of each band member giving a testimonial on the jeans, as well as a printed facsimile signature of each Beatle. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
1962 appearance at the Blue Penguin
66. Beatles. Cardstock shirt advertisement insert card, 4 x 6.5, for “The original Beatles Shirt,” featuring a perforated image of the band bearing facsimile signatures. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.… Starting Bid $200
64. Beatles.
Original small format flyer for the Beatles performance at the Blue Penguin Club in Bootle on July 30, 1962. Flyer measures 3.25 x 5.25, and lists the Sinners as also playing the show. In fine condition, with a few light creases and a spot of toning to lower right. This venue had been an early stomping ground for the band, due largely to the efforts of club promoter Danny Forshaw. RR Auction COA.… Starting Bid $200
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67. Beatles. Original unsigned United Artist press book for Yellow Submarine. Book measures 13 x 18 and is full of promotional material and ideas for movie theater owners in advance of the band’s upcoming animated film. In fine condition, with a central horizontal fold and light handling wear. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
68 . Beatles. Rare original
itinerary sheet for the Beatles Fan Club’s private screening of the band’s film Magical Mystery Tour at the Film And Art Theatre, Hanover Grand, London, England, on Sunday December 17, 1967, one page, 8.25 x 10. Sent by the club’s national secretary, the sheet provides information and a time table for the screening, which also includes a showing of The Beatles at Shea Stadium. In fine condition, with central horizontal and vertical folds. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
69. Beatles. Orig-
inal August, 1964 issue of The Beatle Bulletin, unsigned, 8.5 x 11, which contains a printed copy of the script for A Hard Day’s Night. Inside front cover bears a message to the fan club members, with short announcements of news printed on the inside back cover. In fine condition, with a bit of light foxing to front cover, a few small cover creases, and a mailing label affixed to back cover. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
Beatles. Unused stand-up store counter display, 10 x 14.5, offering reservation order forms for videotape and laser disc copies of the band’s film A Hard Day’s Night. Display features two sets of images of the band and a complete stack of attached order forms. Scattered light wear and a few edge creases, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
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72. Beatles.
Three original Beatles pins: a very scarce gold-plated ‘beetle-shaped’ pin, still attached to its original card, and accompanied by a letter of provenance from the original owner; a highly sought after ‘B-shaped’ brooch, made in 1965 by Exquisite; and a mid-1960s enameled stick pin, produced in Holland. In fine condition. Three desirable pins, all in a condition better than usually seen, particularly the brooch, which often is missing parts of the figures or guitars. RR Auction COA.… Starting Bid $200
70. Beatles. A collection of 11 pieces of Beatles Sonora
sheet music. Five of the titles were for distribution in Denmark and six for distribution in Finland. Titles are: ‘It Won’t Be Long,’ ‘All I’ve Got To Do,’ ‘Little Child,’ ‘Hold Me Tight,’ ‘I Wanna Be Your Man,’ ‘Not A Second Time,’ ‘I Should Have Known Better,’ ‘I’ll Be Back,’ ‘Any Time At All,’ ‘I’ll Cry Instead,’ and ‘When I Get Home.’ In fine condition. RR Auction COA.… Starting Bid $250
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73. Beatles. Incredibly rare set of four glossy
5.25 x 3.5 promo cards which were produced in 1962 shortly after Ringo Starr joined the band, Each card features an individual head shot of one of the band members, with their names printed vertically along the edge. In very good condition, with scattered creases, small areas of surface loss to upper corner of George and John’s cards, and scattered surface marks. RR Auction COA.… Starting Bid $200
74.
Beatles.
Original dress fabric, approximately 24 x 46, manufactured in Holland, with a blue and white polka-dot pattern, images of the Fab Four’s faces, and their facsimile signatures on a guitar. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.… Starting Bid $200
75. Beatles.
Original Cavern Club promo card, 6.25 x 4, distributed by the Cavern Club in late 1963 or early 1964. Doublesided card features an image of the Beatles, taken prior to their penultimate performance at the club on April 12, 1963, with the other side bearing the Cavern logo and stating “When you come to Liverpool…you must visit the Cavern!” In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
76. Beatles. Original limited edition 1978 box set entitled
The Beatles Collection, containing 12 of the band’s albums, as well as a 13th “Rarities” recording. This set was limited to only 3000 copies and comes in its original presentation box. In fine condition, with some light wear to box as well as a mild tobacco odor. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
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77.
Beatles. Three 45
rpm Beatles singles, all on the Capitol Records label, each housed in its original sleeve. Titles are: ‘Eight Days A Week/I Don’t Want to Spoil the Party,’ ‘Nowhere Man/What Goes On,’ and ‘Help!/I’m Down.’ In very good condition, with scattered creases, album impressions, small tears to sleeves, and scattered dampstaining to one. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
78. Beatles. Difficult-to-find
limited edition of The Beatles Collection: The Original Master Recordings, numbered 21054, and containing 14 vinyl albums, a booklet featuring all of the band’s original artwork, and a Geo-Disc cartridge alignment platter. Collection is housed in its original hinged box. In fine condition, with a bit of light wear to box. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
79. Apple Records. Collection of 14 items from Apple
Records. Collection includes: Apple Corps Ltd blank record label, Apple Films circular label, a complete blank check from Apple Films Ltd, a One Million Bank Of Apple Note, a blank piece of Words From Apple stationery and envelope, a blank piece of Apple Films Ltd. stationery, a blank piece of Apple Records Inc. New York stationery, a Bag productions piece of blank stationery, a blank piece of Apple Corps Ltd. Statement paper, a glossy Words From Apple card, and three Apple boutique cloth labels. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
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80. Beatles. Color limited edition 21 x 17 print entitled
‘Coming Apart,’ numbered 8/300, depicting the band on a ledge with John Lennon seeming to be pushing Paul McCartney off the edge, signed in the lower border in black ink by the photographer, Tom Murray. In very fine condition. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
81. Beatles. Original color 20 x 28.5 Japanese movie poster for the band’s 1965 film, Help! Poster boasts vivid graphics and individual images of each Beatle. In fine condition. Rolled. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
83. Beatles. Limited edition 18 x 14.5 lithograph featuring
Freeman’s artwork from their 1963 album With the Beatles, numbered 89/350, signed in the lower border in pencil by Robert Freeman. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.… Starting Bid $200
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84. John Lennon.
Original Apple promotional poster, 20 x 30, for Lennon’s 1975 Rock and Roll album, featuring an image of Lennon in a leather jacket posing in a doorway. Previous intersecting folds, tack holes to each corner, a bit of paper loss to a couple of corners, and creasing to edges, otherwise very good condition. Rolled. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
85. John Lennon and Yoko Ono.
Original 22.75 x 29 censored-version of their Two Virgins poster issued in 1970. Poster features a reproduction of the album cover’s photo, censored across the lower region, with “Spread Happiness to the World,” printed along the bottom, as well as color graphics around the image. In fine condition. Rolled. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
86. Beatles: Dezo Hoffman. Original glossy 10 x
8 Dezo Hoffman photo of the Beatles at the Allerton golf course in Liverpool, with Paul holding a movie camera and John holding a still camera. Photo was taken by Hoffman on March 25, 1963, and the reverse bears his Dezo Hoffman Ltd. photographer’s stamp. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
87. Beatles: Robert Freeman. Original pearl-finish 10 x 8
photo of Paul McCartney surrounded by a throng of female admirers, taken by Robert Freeman in 1963, and bearing his photographer’s stamp on the reverse. Reverse is also stamped “Property of 16 Magazine.” In fine condition, with several crop marks to borders. Photo originates from the collection of 16 magazine. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $250
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88. Beatles: Peter Kaye.
Original 1970s-1980s contact sheet. 7.75 x 10, of seven photos of the band taken by Kaye in late September of 1962. Reverse bears several Peter Kaye Photography stamps. In very good condition, with punch holes to left edge, scattered light creasing and rippling, and some discoloration to lower left of sheet. Photo originates directly from the archives of Peter Kaye Photography. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
91. Beatles: Peter Kaye.
Original 8.5 x 6.5 pearl-finish photo of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and George Harrison on stage at the Cavern Club, taken by Kaye circa January 1963. Reverse bears a Kaye photographer’s stamp. Some creases to center of photo and some rubbing to finish, otherwise fine condition. Photo originates directly from the archives of Peter Kaye Photography. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
89. Beatles: Peter Kaye.
Satin-finish 10 x 8 second generation photo of a group portrait of the Beatles, originally taken by Kaye at the Liverpool docks in late September of 1962. In fine condition. Photo originates directly from the archives of Peter Kaye Photography. RR Auction COA.… Starting Bid $200
90. Beatles: Peter Kaye.
Original glossy 5.5 x 3.5 proof photo of the band posing along the railing of a ship at the Liverpool docks, taken by Kaye in late September of 1962. With “Photo: Peter Kaye rough proof,” printed on the front and a Peter Kaye stamp on the reverse. In fine condition, with a few light bends and creases. Photo originates directly from the archives of Peter Kaye Photography. RR Auction COA.… Starting Bid $200
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92. Beatles: Peter Kaye.
Glossy 10 x 8 second-generation photo of John Lennon and George Harrison in R u s h w o r t h ’s Music Shop in Liverpool when they were purchasing their Gibson J-160E guitars, originally taken by Kaye, and bearing his stamp on the reverse. In fine condition. Photo originates directly from the archives of Peter Kaye Photography. RR Auction COA.… Starting Bid $200
93. Ringo Starr. Vintage
glossy 5 x 3.5 photo of Ringo taking his picture in a mirror. Photo dates from the 1960s and is unsigned. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
ELVIS PRESLEY Twice-signed photo of Elvis getting his draft notice 99. Elvis Presley. Vintage glossy 3.5 x 5.5 deckle-edge German postcard photo of Presley seated in front of a Christmas tree reading his draft notice, signed in blue ballpoint, and also signed again on the reverse. In fine condition, with light contrast to signature on image side. Precertified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
Presley signature and candid photos with Natalie Wood 100. Elvis Presley. Vintage ink signature and inscription, “To Gloria, love ya, Elvis Presley,” on an off-white 3.25 x 2.25 sheet. In fine condition, with a bit of scattered light toning and soiling, and a slight brush to sentiment. Accompanied by a clipped newspaper article about the woman who obtained the signature offered. Story details how she disappeared from her home in Newburgh and traveled to Memphis to meet her idol. She recounts her brief meeting with Elvis and his guest, Natalie Wood, as well as being shown Presley’s room by her mother, before the authorities put her on a bus back home. Also accompanied by three original candid glossy photos, all approximately 2.5 x 3, of a young Presley in a black leather jacket, including two of the leather-clad Elvis on a motorcycle with Natalie Wood. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200 www.rrauction.com 41
Huge on-site poster for The King’s 1976 Lake Tahoe engagement 101. Elvis Presley. Incredibly rare and
exceptionally large color ad poster for Presley’s engagement at Del Webb’s Sahara Hotel in Lake Tahoe, 23.75 x 48, printed on heavy thick pressboard. Poster features a large image of Elvis in a blue jumpsuit, a printed signature in the lower right, and venue information printed along the bottom for his two-week engagement in 1976. Poster has rounded edges and holes to the corners and sides for mounting purposes. Poster is affixed to a slightly larger piece of black foamcore. In very good to fine condition, with scattered light toning and soiling, a few dings and creases to top and bottom edges, and a few small stains from adhesive along the top edge of image. As Presley’s popularity continued into the 1970s, fewer on-site posters were produced, with a majority made in 1970 during his return to live performances. Only a small handful of posters are known to exist for any of Presley’s Nevada performances, with most only indicating the venue and dates, not presenting as much information or impressive an image as offered here. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $500
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Sales award for Gold Records, Volume 2 102. Elvis Presley: Volume 2 Elvis Gold Records.
Official ‘R’ hologram-style RIAA gold sales award presented “to Elvis Presley to commemorate the sale of more than 500,000 copies of the RCA Records album, cassette and C. D. ‘Elvis Gold Records, Volume 2’” Framed with its plate, a platinum cassette, and a CD to an overall size of 16.75 x 20.75. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $300
103. 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, Alfred Werthheimer. Framed to an overall size of 15.25 x 12.5. In fine condition. Provenance: Gerry Harrington. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
104. Andy Warhol: Elvis Presley. Color postcard of Warhol’s 1964 portrait of Presley, 4 x 6, signed in the lower border in blue felt tip by Warhol. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA..…Starting Bid $200
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BOB DYLAN Writing out lyrics for an early 1961 Greenwich Village performances, including ‘Wreck on the Highway’ and ‘Mary of the Wild Moor’ 105. Bob Dylan. Handwritten lyrics, in pencil, unsigned, on both sides of a 7.5 x 10 lightly-lined note book page, dating from around November of 1961. Dylan has written out the lyrics to four songs he was working on memorizing for performances in Greenwich Village. He writes out the complete lyrics to ‘Don’t Let Your Deal Go Down,’ by Roy Acuff; ‘Wreck on the Highway,’ by Dorsey Dixon; and two traditional ballads, the 1840s ‘Mary of the Wild Moor,’ and ‘Crying Holy to the Frost,’ by Irene Amburgey. Dylan has written the titles to three of the songs above their lyrics, with the ‘Don’t Let Your Deal Go Down’ lyrics reading in part: “I been all around this Been down to sunny Alabama My momma always told me son Never let your deal go down Last time I seen my girl of mine She’s standing in the door She said honey I’ll be a long time gone You’ll never see around no more.” Dylan also writes out all eight verses of the folk ballad ‘Mary of the Wild Moor,’ which begins: “It was on one cold winter night, When the wind blew across the wild moor. When Mary came wandering home with a child, Till she came to her own father’s door.
‘Father, dear father,’ she cried, ‘Come down and open the door, Or the child in my arms will perish and die, From the winds that blow across the wild moor.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds, some scattered light soiling to reverse (slightly affecting a couple lines of lyrics), and some ballpoint marks in the upper right blank area. Having moved to New York City at the beginning of 1961, Dylan began playing at various clubs in the city’s famed Greenwich Village almost immediately, including The Cafe Wha?, The Gaslight Cafe, and Gerde’s Folk City, where he played his first professional gig in April. His sets would include songs from other folk musicians he met in the Village, as well as country and Irish folk songs, as evidenced here by including Dorsey’s Dixon’s 1937 ‘Wreck on the Highway,’ and the blues song ‘Don’t Let Your Deal Go Down,’ made popular by Roy Acuff. It was in this thriving folk scene that he would cut his teeth in preparation for his first album, recorded right around the time these lyrics were written. Dylan would return to ‘Mary of the Wild Moor’ during his 1980 West Coast tour, performing the song 16 different times, with ‘Don’t Let Your Deal Go Down’ appearing on a handful of set lists in 1992. These lyrics represent the very beginning of Dylan’s musical career, with this particular example containing an amazing four songs, with 80 lines in Dylan’s hand. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $2500
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Exquisite Fender guitar signed on the body
106. Bob Dylan. Bright red-bodied Fender Squier ‘stratocaster-style’ electric guitar, signed on the body in silver ink by Dylan. Signature was obtained in Hillsboro, Texas, in 1995. In very fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Roger Epperson/REAL. Dylan signed guitars are quite uncommon, with most signed on the pickguard, making this instrument a very scarce offering. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $300
Fantastic signed copy of Nashville Skyline 107. Bob Dylan. Promotional copy of Dylan’s Nashville Skyline album signed on the front cover in black felt tip. In fine condition, with some light toning to two edges and a couple small spots of surface loss along bottom edge. The record is not included. Originally obtained by in-person specialist Mike Wehrmann. Released in 1969, and helped by a promotional appearance on the Johnny Cash show, Nashville Skyline went on to become one of Dylan’s best-selling albums. An uncommon promo copy featuring a particularly attractive image of Dylan. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200 46 BOB dylan
Don’t Look Back 108. Bob Dylan. Vintage ballpoint signature, “Bob Dylan,”
on an off-white 3 x 5 lightly-lined sheet affixed to a light blue 6.5 x 4 album page. Collector’s notation at top of page reads, “Bob Dylan, 6th May 1965.” Signature was obtained on that date at the Newcastle City Hall. In fine condition, with tape along edges, not affecting the signature. Dylan was in the middle of his tour of England that year, which saw him performing 15 songs per night, including selections from The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan, The Times They Are a-Changin’, and Another Side of Bob Dylan. The tour was widely documented by filmmaker D. A. Pennebaker, who used footage of the tour in his documentary Don’t Look Back. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.… Starting Bid $200
Superb and highly-technical one-of-a-kind Dylan portrait 109. Bob Dylan. Exceptional
oversized original painting entitled ‘Bob Dylan,’ a part of artist Arthur K. Miller’s ‘Blue Suite Series.’ Rendered in acrylic paint over a gradient translucent underpainting, the artwork measures 23.5 x 15.5, shows Dylan in profile, and is initialed in the lower right by Miller. The work is also titled, dated and signed in full by the artist on the reverse. Framed to an overall size of 27 x 19. In very fine condition. An artist from York Beach, Maine, Miller’s acrylic paintings are collected internationally. They have graced the covers of many publications, and some were featured in a one-man show at the National Baseball Hall of Fame for more than five years. A spectacular image of the rock icon, done in an incredibly difficult technique. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
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110. Bob Dylan. Limited edition color chromogenic print,
16 x 24, entitled ‘Xmas Tree,’ circa 1965, numbered AP 1. An outtake from the Blonde on Blonde photo session, the image shows Dylan standing on top of a Christmas tree stand and leaning against a brick wall. Signed in the lower border in black ink by the photographer, Jerry Schatzberg. Matted and framed to an overall size of 24.25 x 32. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
111. Bob Dylan and Joan Baez. Original color handbill,
5.5 x 9.5, for a 1965 concert by Dylan and Baez. Handbill features a Toulouse-Lautrec-inspired image of the pair by artist Eric Von Schmidt. Matted and framed to an overall size of 9.5 x 13.5. In very good condition, with dampstaining to vertical edges. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
112. Bob Dylan. Collection of 12
unsigned photos of Dylan, almost all second generation, ranging in size from 5.5 x 7.5 up to 11 x 14, including eight photos of Dylan on stage with The Band. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
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JIMI HENDRIX Scarce 1967 signed concert poster
Signed on the reverse.
115. Jimi Hendrix Experience. Original bright yellow 20 x 30 promotional poster for a Jimi Hendrix Experience concert at Hastings Pier, England, on October 22, 1967, signed on the back in blue ballpoint, “Jimi Hendrix,” “Noel Redding,” and “Mitch.” Reverse is also signed in blue ballpoint by Graham Nash of the Hollies. In very good condition, with intersecting storage folds, with all three of the band’s signatures on a single panel, scattered creases, two small holes to top corners, and a small area of paper loss to lower left. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the son of the original recipient which reads, in part: “My mother regularly attended gigs at Hasting Pier during the sixties and seventies. Whilst at the October 1967 Jimi Hendrix Experience gig she told me she got chatting to Jimi’s sister and was dancing in the crowd. After the gig she invited my mother back to the band’s dressing room/ trailer to meet them all. I’m not sure if she pulled the poster off of the wall before or after this, but once she was with the band she asked them all to sign the poster for her. Since that night it has been kept folded up in a drawer with other autographs.” Hendrix was in the middle of his second European tour in support of the band’s critically acclaimed album Are You Experienced. A vibrant example—on a seldom seen format—with direct and personal association to a Hendrix concert. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $2500
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“Jimmy Hendrix” assigns the rights to ‘I Ain’t Got No Business’ 116. Jimi Hendrix. DS, signed “Jimmy
Hendrix,” one page both sides, 8.5 x 14, March 30, 1966. Agreement between RSVP Music, Inc. and Jimi Hendrix, who sells all rights to his song entitled ‘I Ain’t Taking Care of No Business’ for the sum of $1.00. “Jimmy Hendrix” is listed as the sole composer of the song, and will receive $0.05 for each piano and orchestration copy of the music sold, 50% of the net sums received by RSVP for the sales of the piano and orchestration music, and 50% of net proceeds from the sale of records or other instruments used to reproduce the song. Signed on the back in blue ink by Hendrix. In fine condition. This is one of the earliest known publishing contracts from Hendrix, dating from his days of recording with Curtis Knight in 1966, before he became a solo star. Hendrix was still a relative unknown in the music community. However, in the spring of 1966, while playing in a New York City club, he was ‘discovered’ by Linda Keith, thengirlfriend of Keith Richards. That break changed his career and shortly afterwards he changed his name to Jimi and formed the Jimi Hendrix Experience. The song ‘I Ain’t Taking Care of No Business’ was released by Capitol Records on the album Get That Feeling in December 1967, where it was retitled ‘No Business.’ An incredibly early document signed shortly before he would explode on the music scene as a guitar icon. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $500
Early 1967 signature obtained at London’s famous Tabernacle Club 117. Jimi Hendrix. Desirable ballpoint signature, “Love, Jimi Hen-
drix,” on the reverse of an orange 3.5 x 2.25 Tabernacle Club card. A few light creases passing through portions of signature and sentiment, otherwise fine condition. The Tabernacle Club was a London rock and roll hotspot in the 1960s, hosting such acts as Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd. The Jimi Hendrix Experience appeared there on March 26, 1967, as part of their first European tour. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $300
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118. Jimi Hendrix: Ira Cohen. Mesmerizing limited
edition color silk screen print of Jimi Hendrix, on Mylar, 20 x 14.75, taken in Ira Cohen’s Mylar room, 3/100, signed in the lower border in black ink by Ira Cohen. Framed to an overall size of 21.5 x 16. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.… Starting Bid $200
120. Jimi Hendrix: Gered Mankowitz. Limited edition color print of Hendrix exhaling cigarette smoke, originally taken by Gered Mankowitz, 4/50, signed in the lower border in black felt tip by Mankowitz. Framed to an overall size of 18 x 22. In very fine condition. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
119. Jimi Hendrix: Gered Mankowitz. Large color
limited edition 29.5 x 39.5 print of Jimi Hendrix, numbered 70/500, signed in the lower border in pencil by the artist. Gered Mankowitz. Framed to an overall size of 30.5 x 40.5. In very fine condition. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
121. Jimi Hendrix: Jim Marshall. Print of Jimi Hendrix
on stage on June 17, 1967, 13 x 9.75, entitled ‘Jimi,’ taken from a 1998 edition, signed in black ink by the photographer, Jim Marshall. Matted and framed to an overall size of 20 x 16.5. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
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Hendrix’s Junior yearbook
122. Jimi Hendrix.
Original hardcover copy of the Arrow, the annual for James A. Garfield High School, Seattle, Washington, for 1961, 11 x 8.5, with a small individual portrait of James Hendrix as a member of the junior class. Yearbook bears numerous signatures and dedications to the book’s original owner throughout and is not signed by Hendrix. In very good condition, with toning and foxing to opening and closing pages, weak front hinge, and expected handling wear. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
123. Jimi Hendrix. Original unused ticket from Hendrix’s
February 17, 1968, concert at the Sam Houston Coliseum. Ticket measures 3.5 x 1.25 and is for general admission seating. Ticket is housed in a Lucite holder. In very good condition, with scattered soiling and surface wear, and missing top right corner tip. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
124. Jimi Hendrix and Grateful Dead. Original handbill for the WFIL Temple Outdoor Festival, 6.25 x 5.75, to be held on May 16, 1970, headlined by Jimi Hendrix and the Grateful Dead. In fine condition, with a uniform shade of toning and a light tobacco odor. RR Auction COA.… Starting Bid $200
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125. Jimi Hendrix Experience. Original handbill, 11 x 8.5, for The Jimi Hendrix Experience concert at the Seattle Center Coliseum on September 6, 1968. Also appearing were Vanilla Fudge, Soft Machine, and Eire Apparent. In fine condition. Hendrix played an 11-song set that night, including ‘Purple Haze,’ ‘Foxy Lady,’ and ‘Voodoo Child (Slight Return).’ RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
126. Jimi Hendrix Experience. Limited edition color photo of the Jimi Hendrix Experience, 19 x 15, 3/100, signed in silver ink by the photographer, Karl Ferris. Framed to an overall size of 20.25 x 16.25. In very fine condition. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
127. Jimi Hendrix Experience. Original color poster, 23.5
x 35.5, for the Newport 69 festival, held at Devonshire Downs. Poster is dominated by a large image of Jimi Hendrix, with the festival featuring the Jimi Hendrix Experience, Ike and Tina Turner, Jethro Tull, Marvin Gaye, and Steppenwolf. Framed to an overall size of 24.25 x 36. In fine condition. Attended by an estimated 200,000 fans, the festival was the largest pop concert up to that time, bolstered by the headlining Jimi Hendrix Experience. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
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ROLLING STONES 1964 Decca promo card 129. Rolling Stones. Vintage Decca Records promo card of the group, signed in blue and red ink by Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Brian Jones, Bill Wyman, and Charlie Watts. In fine condition, with just a bit of scattered light toning. Signatures were obtained at the Locarno Ballroom, Coventry, England on April 17, 1964, and is accompanied by a letter of provenance from the original recipient, which reads, in part: “In 1963 they contacted the Rolling Stones before the Stones were really famous, and booked them to appear at the Mecca Locarno Ballroom…I and several club members joined the Stones in the rest rooms, where we chatted, drank with them and watched as they played cards before it was their turn to go on stage. The Stones had brought with them promotional picture cards which they very kindly signed for me on the night.” An early and particularly boldly-signed example, obtained as the band was building their fan base, and shortly before the band’s first trip to America. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $300
130. Rolling Stones. German
newspaper page from February 20, 1969, trimmed to a size of 15 x 13.5, featuring an article on the Stones, as well as an image of the band from their Rock and Roll Circus, signed in black felt tip by Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Brian Jones, Charlie Watts, and Bill Wyman. Signatures were obtained by a female fan outside of the Olympic Studios where the band was recording their Let It Bleed album. Accompanied by five color candid photos of the band members, including one of Watts holding the newspaper, as well as a printout of three additional photos, one of which shows Jones holding the paper, and a second-generation photo of Jones outside the studio, affixed to a page of the collector’s scrapbook. Also accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Intersecting folds passing through a few letters of signatures, a uniform shade of mild toning, and noticeable signature contrast to Wyman’s signature against the text, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
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Phenomenal 1964 portrait of the classic Stones line-up 131. Rolling Stones. Vintage glossy 7 x 8
group photo of the band posing together at the beach, circa 1964, signed in blue ballpoint by Mick Jagger, Keith Richards (adding “Best wishes”), Brian Jones, Bill Wyman, and Charlie Watts. In very good condition, with trimmed edges and corners, some slight surface loss to edges, mounting remnants to reverse, and a bit of light contrast to small portions of a couple of signatures. Such large and early signed images of the original line-up are quite desirable. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
Vibrant Licks World Tour print 132. Rolling Stones. Colorful
limited edition 39 x 18 print for the Stones Licks 2002–2003 World Tour, numbered 68/1000, signed in black felt tip by Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood, and Charlie Watts. Also signed in black felt tip by the artist. Matted and framed to an overall size of 43 x 22. In very fine condition. Eye-catching artwork combined with superb and large signatures. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
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133. Rolling Stones. Color 21.5 x 25 lithograph entitled ‘Bridges to
Babylon,’ signed in the lower border in black felt tip by Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood, and Charlie Watts. Framed to an overall size of 24 x 27.5. In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Roger Epperson/REAL. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
134. Rolling Stones. Vintage ballpoint signatures of Mick Jagger,
Keith Richards, Brian Jones, Bill Wyman, and Charlie Watts on four 4 x 2.5 album pages, with a lock of hair taped next to Wyman’s signature. In fine condition, with tape toning to three of the pages. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
135. Ronnie Wood. A red-bodied
Ronnie Wood ESP model telecaster electric guitar, with Wood’s facsimile 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. RR Auction COA.… Starting Bid $200
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Working lyrics to Wood’s ‘Big Bayou’ 136. Ronnie Wood. Handwritten unsigned working lyrics to ‘Big Bayou,’ from his second solo album released in 1975, on an off-white 8.25 x 11.5 lightlylined sheet. Woods writes three verses and the chorus. In part: “Took a long trip to the city, I was determined to get somewhere, But I spent all my hard earned money, That I saved to get me there (I had to save to get me there) Big Bayou where do you go, When the river is runnin’ slow, Into the Gulf of Mexico, Big Bayou carried me home.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.… Starting Bid $200
Sympathy for the Devil 137. Ronnie Wood. Color limited edition 28.5 x
38.5 serigraph entitled ‘Please Allow Me,’ numbered 29/175, which shows Stones frontman Mick Jagger on stage in his ‘Sympathy for the Devil’ costume, signed in the lower border in pencil. Rolled and in fine condition, with a few small horizontal creases to bottom border, none affecting the signature. Limited to just 175, this particular image of the Stones frontman is highly treasured by collectors. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.… Starting Bid $300
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138. Ronnie Wood. Very nice color limited
edition 35 x 24.5 silk screen print entitled ‘B-Stage,’ numbered HC 33/35, depicting the Stones on stage in front of a huge audience, signed in the lower border in pencil by Wood. Matted and framed to an overall size of 40.25 x 29.5. In very fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
139. Rolling Stones. Original
small format handbill, 3.5 x 2.5, for a Stones upcoming performance on November 6, 1965, at the Academy of Music in New York, produced by Sid Bernstein. In very good condition, with scattered creases and a small tear to left edge. The band would play two shows this day as part of their second American tour, playing an afternoon show in New York and an evening show in Philadelphia. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
140. Rolling Stones. Original
color circular concert poster for the Knebworth Fair held on August 21, 1976, 24.25˝ in diameter, advertising performances by Rolling Stones, 10cc, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Todd Rundgren’s Utopia, Hot Tuna, and the Don Harrison Band. Scattered creases to top and bottom edges, otherwise fine condition. Rolled. RR Auction COA.… Starting Bid $200
141. Rolling Stones. Super rare limited
edition Rolling Stones Master Recordings box set, number 2786, containing 11 vinyl records, a 32-page book of all their album sleeves, including the lenticular 3-D Satanic Majesties cover, and a Geo-Disc cartridge alignment platter. Issued in 1984, this set is housed in its original embossed wooden box. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.… Starting Bid $200
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142. Rolling Stones. Ex-
145. Mick Jagger. Pearl-finish
143. Rolling Stones. Collection of 24 unsigned photos,
146. Mick Jagger. Two unsigned photos: original pearl-
tremely rare British Rolling Stones linen tea towel made by Ulster, 30 x 19, with an image of the group and their printed facsimile signatures along the bottom. In fine, bright condition, with intersecting storage folds. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
almost all original first generation photos, including press photos complete with captions, various finishes, ranging in size from 5.5 x 7.5 up to 11 x 14. Images include individual shots of Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, several photos of Bianca Jagger, two images of the original Stones line-up with Brian Jones, and several concert photos. In overall fine condition. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
13 x 9.5 close-up photo of Jagger on stage in Berlin, Germany in 1970, originally taken by music photographer Dick Waterman. Matted to an overall size of 18 x 15 and signed on the mat in pencil by Waterman. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
finish 11.5 x 14.5 photo of Jagger by Nevis Cameron, bearing the photographer’s stamp on the reverse; and an original glossy 8 x 10 photo of Jagger on stage, taken by Ron Pownall, with two Pownall labels affixed to the reverse. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
144. Keith Richards 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
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LED ZEPPELIN ‘Stairway to Heaven’ sheet music signed by The full band 149. Led Zeppelin. Very rare sheet music to ‘Stairway to
Heaven,’ 9 x 12, signed on the front cover in black ballpoint, “Best wishes, Jimmy Page,” “Good luck, Robert Plant,” “John Paul Jones,” and “Best wishes, John Bonham.” Matted and framed to an overall size of 15.5 x 18.5. In fine condition. ‘Stairway to Heaven’ is still the biggest-selling single sheet music in history, still selling over 10,000 copies yearly. A very scarce format with extremely desirable association to one of rock’s most revered anthems. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $300
All four members on their iconic 1971 classic 150. Led Zeppelin. Led Zeppelin IV album signed on the
front cover in blue ballpoint by Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones, and John Bonham. In fine condition, with some moderate signature contrast against portions of the busy background. The record is not included. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Roger Epperson/REAL and a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. A remarkable grouping of signatures, particularly on this album; released in 1971, it was the band’s most critically acclaimed work, certified 23x platinum, and is recognized as the third best-selling album in the US, ever. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $300
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Scarce guitar from the mighty Zeppelin
151. Led Zeppelin. Cream-colored Fender Squier Tele ‘telecaster-style’ electric guitar, signed on the white pickguard in black felt tip by Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, and John Paul Jones. A moderate brush to Jones’s signature and a slight brush to Plant’s, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by three photos taken at time of signing and a full letter of authenticity from Roger Epperson/REAL. Instruments signed by all three surviving members are difficult to obtain and are seldom offered. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $300
Vintage Zeppelin 152. Led Zeppelin. Vintage ballpoint
signatures of John Bonham, Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones, and Robert Plant on an off-white 2.25 x 4 memo sheet. Double-matted and framed with a color photo of the band posing outdoors to an overall size of 11.75 x 13.75. In fine condition. Complete vintage signatures of the band members are quite uncommon and are a ‘must have’ for serious rock and roll collectors. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
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Bonham photo highlights a Zep grouping
153. Led Zeppelin. Four items: an uncommon vintage glossy 9.5 x 7 group photo, signed
in blue ballpoint, “Best wishes, John Bonham”; felt tip signature of John Paul Jones on a light blue sheet; felt tip signature and inscription of Jimmy Page on a white sheet; and a ballpoint signature and inscription of Robert Plant on a white sheet. In fine condition, with scattered creases and surface marks to photo, some light skipping to end of Bonham’s signature, and some mounting remnants to reverse of photo. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
Fantastic oversized ‘Bonzo’ 154. John Bonham. Drum-
mer for Led Zeppelin (1948– 1980) widely considered to be one of the best drummers in rock history. Rare 16.5 x 11.5 Swan Song promotional photo of Bonham cruising down a road on one of his motorcycles, signed in the lower border in blue ballpoint. In fine condition, with a central vertical fold. Single-signed, uninscribed oversized images of the legendary drummer are few and far between. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
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155. Jimmy Page. Original May
1979 fanzine entitled Tight But Loose, 6 x 8.25, full of articles and photos of the band, signed and inscribed on the front cover, “Mick, Rock on, Jimmy Page.” In very good condition, with a bit of light contrast to signature, and scattered creasing and handling wear. Accompanied by a color photo of Page and the original recipient. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
157. Led Zeppelin. Origi-
nal color 1979 Swan Song Records promotional poster, 20 x 30, for band’s In Through the Out Door album. In very good condition, with a few small separations along the intersecting folds and scattered creases. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
Super rare Electric Magic show poster 158. Led Zeppelin.
156. Led Zeppelin. Color 18 x 24 commemorative poster
for the Hard Rock theme park’s Led Zeppelin ride opened in 2008, signed in black felt tip by Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, and John Paul Jones. Rolled and in fine condition. Only 20 of these posters were signed and presented to VIP guests at the grand opening of the Hard Rock theme park. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
Ve r y r a r e original color concert poster for the band’s Electric Magic show held on November 20, 1971, at the Empire Pool, We m b l e y. Poster measures 30 x 40, with mystical images of each band member along with their respective symbols done by Paper Tiger. In good condition, with previous storage folds, scattered creases, tape toning to all four corners, moderate creasing, a few small edge tears and areas of paper loss, and some scattered soiling. Posters for this show are quite uncommon and are highly sought after by their fans. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
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PINK FLOYD Eye-catching guitar signed by all four members
161. Pink Floyd. Bright blue-bodied Fender Squier ‘stratocaster-style’ electric guitar, signed on the body in silver ink by
David Gilmour, and on the white pickguard in various color felt tip by Roger Waters, Rick Wright, and Nick Mason. In fine condition. Accompanied by four photos taken at time of signing and a full letter of authenticity from Roger Epperson/REAL. Guitars signed by all four band members are rather uncommon and highly desired by collectors. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $300
162. Pink Floyd. Fender Stratocaster electric guitar, serial NO.
MX11260430, with an air-brushed Wall motif to the body. Signed on the white pickguard in black felt tip by Roger Waters, David Gilmour, Rick Wright, and Nick Mason. In fine condition, with no strings on guitar. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Roger Epperson/REAL for the pickguard.RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $300
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163. Pink Floyd.
Color glossy 10 x 8 photo, signed in blue felt tip by Rick Wright and Nick Mason, and black felt tip by David Gilmour. In fine condition, with a few streaks to the finish and a slightly grainy appearance to the image. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Roger Epperson/REAL. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
165. Roger Waters and Nick Mason.
The Wall album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Roger Waters and Nick Mason. Mild ‘ring of wear’ to both covers, a few minor creases, and a bit of scattered light soiling, otherwise fine condition. The record is included. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Roger Epperson/ REAL. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
164. Pink Floyd. Pink Floyd’s 1992 box set Shine On.
Set includes a hardcover book, 9 x 12, signed on the title page in felt tip and ink by David Gilmour, Nick Mason, and Rick Wright; eight CDs spanning their career, including Early Singles, Dark Side of the Moon, and Wish You Were Here; and a collection of eight color postcard photos of the band’s album art. In fine condition, with some scattered light rubbing to box and book covers. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
166. Pink Floyd. Division Bell CD booklet signed on the
front cover in black felt tip by David Gilmour, Richard Wright, and Nick Mason. In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Roger Epperson/REAL. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
167. Pink Floyd. Collection of three items: Wish You Were Here album, signed on the front cover in blue ink by Roger Waters and in black felt tip by Rick Wright; an unused 12˝ Attack drumhead, signed in silver ink by Nick Mason; and a color photo of David Gilmour’s On An Island album cover, signed in black felt tip by Gilmour. All three are double-matted and framed with a small plaque to an overall size of 34.5 x 23.5. In fine condition, with a moderate ‘ring of wear’ to album cover. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.… Starting Bid $200
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168. Pink Floyd: Storm Thorgerson. Color limited
edition 31.5 x 23.5 print entitled ‘The Beds,’ numbered 21/40, signed in the lower border in pencil. Framed to an overall size of 32.25 x 24.25. In very fine condition. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
169. Pink Floyd. Origi-
nal pencil production drawing used in The Wall on an off-white 15.5 x 11.5 sheet of animation paper. Unsigned image depicts a flying guitar with chords wrapped around it and animator’s notations along the right and bottom edges. Matted and framed to an overall size of 21.5 x 17.5. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
171. Pink Floyd: Bob Geldof. Color glossy 12 x 18
photo of a movie poster for The Wall, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with a PSA/DNA authentication label affixed to lower right corner. Geldof played the role of Pink in the film. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.… Starting Bid $200
Screen-worn mask from the compelling 1982 film 170. The Wall. Original screen-worn prop mask from Pink Floyd’s 1982 film The Wall. Hand-painted plastic mask has cut-out eyes and mouth and an elastic string on the back. These masks were worn by the children during the school scenes in ‘Another Brick in the Wall.’ Accompanied by an unsigned glossy 10 x 8 publicity photo for the film. In fine condition, with a moderate tobacco odor. These masks appear for auction very infrequently and are one of the eerie images from the classic Floyd film. Provenance: Bonham’s, June 2011. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200 66 PINK FLOYD
michael jackson 173. Michael Jackson. Glossy
8 x 10 photo of Michael from early in his career, signed in black felt tip. Double matted to an overall size of 11 x 14. In very fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.… Starting Bid $200
174. Michael Jackson. Color sat-
in-finish 11 x 14 photo of Jackson on stage, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Roger Epperson/REAL. RR Auction COA.… Starting Bid $200
“Musical Score for Jacksons TV Series, January 1977” 175. Jackson 5. DS, one page both sides, 8.5 x 14, January 21, 1977. Standard songwriters contract between the Jackson 5 and Peacock Music Publishing for the musical piece entitled “Jackson Opening—(part of Musical Score for Jacksons TV Series, January 1977,” with each member of the band receiving a 20% share of the royalties. Signed on the reverse by Michael Jackson, Joseph Jackson, Marlon Jackson, Tito Jackson, and Jackie Jackson, with Tito and Jackie signing with their legal names. In fine condition. The Jackon’s variety show ran for 12 episodes from 1976–1977. The half-hour program featured musical and dance numbers, as well as guest stars including Redd Foxx, Sonny Bono, and Muhammad Ali. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200 www.rrauction.com 67
“Presented to Jackie Jackson”
176. Michael Jackson.
Faxed DS, signed in ink, “Michael Jackson,” one page, 8.5 x 11, no date. Final page of a longer agreement between Jackson and MJ Net Entertainment of Frankfurt, Germany, regarding a payment of $6,000,000 “before the shows in New York City,” and the royalties owed to Jackson for the sale of a DVD. Signed at the conclusion by Jackson, who has also added a notation to the page which reads, “Change this. Royalty agreed upon by M. J. after 2 showing.” Some scattered edge creases, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Jackson’s former manager, Frank Cascio. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
177. The Jackson 5: The Jackson 5 Greatest Hits.
In-house gold record manufactured by Disc Award Ltd., honoring the success of The Jackson 5 Greatest Hits album, bearing an engraved plate to the lower left, “Presented to Jackie Jackson, Jackson Five Greatest Hits, a million selling album 1971.” Framed to an overall size of 16 x 16, with its original wooden backing bearing the Disc Award Ltd. stamp. The record also bears the company’s signature engraved dragon at the 4 o’clock position. In fine condition, with some chips to edges of frame. There were no RIAA awards for any Motown artists from this time period, as they were not members of the RIAA, and this one being specifically presented to the eldest Jackson brother, renders this a desirable offering. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
Thriller reaches 35,000,000 in sales 178. Michael Jackson: Thriller. Official strip plate-
style RIAA platinum sales award commemorating the sale of more than 35,000,000 copies of the Epic Records album Michael Jackson ‘Thriller.’ Framed with the disc and plate bearing a small replica of the album cover to an overall size of 17.5 x 21.5. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.… Starting Bid $200
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country 181. Hank Williams. Hank Williams’ Country Music Folio, 9 x 12, 48 pages, signed and inscribed on the front cover in blue ink, “To Larry, Best wishes, Hank Williams.” In very good condition, with some creases and tape repairs to covers, light handling wear, and some scattered light soiling to covers. Provenance: The Larry Rafferty Collection. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
Woody Guthrie assumes his newborn son’s identity: “I am calling myself Arlo, Arlo Guthrie, painless painless Arlo Guthrie” 182. Woody Guthrie. Outstanding and entertaining TLS
signed “Arlo Guthrie,” one page, 10 x 7.5, no date but circa 1947. Letter of introduction, written from Arlo’s perspective, addressed at the top by Woody, “Natanya Newman,” Guthrie’s 19-year-old babysitter, and the rest of the Newman family. In part (with grammar and spelling retained): “I jumped out of Marjorie’s tummy down here at the Brooklyn Jewish Hospital…on the am of the tenth of Julio Nineteen Forty Seven…Weighed seven pounds and lost three ounces down there boxfighting with them baby basket kids…I am calling myself Arlo, Arlo Guthrie, painless painless Arlo Guthrie. I am so painless that my ma already wants to start in all over again and track back to that same old spot and place where she found me at and try to find her another one or two just like me…Anyhow, I was a breach baby. I come out feet first.” Several small pencil doodles have been added to the top of the page as well. Matted and framed with two small photos to an overall size of 23.5 x 12. Intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, show-through from adhesive on reverse, and several red pencil lines to text, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. A unique and entertaining letter that demonstrates Woody Guthrie’s homespun humor and creative use of vernacular, as well as his close bond with his family. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $300
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183. Patsy Cline, George Jones, and Faron Young. Souvenir tour program
from a Faron Young concert, 8.25 x 11, signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint, “Thanks, Patsy Cline,” and “Thanks, George Jones,” and signed and inscribed inside on his full-page portrait, “To Faron Hengst, Be sweet, Faron Young.” In very good to fine condition, with some scattered light surface loss to front cover, a few small edge tears, and light handling wear. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the original recipient which reads, in part: “My name is Faron Hengst, when I was 1 year old in 1960 my parents went to the New Mexico State Fair to see Faron Young, Patsy Cline & George Jones perform…I was named after Faron Young so my parents took me… After the show they took me up to get autographs of all 3 stars. They told Faron Young that they had named me after him because they loved his music so much, my mom told me Patsy Cline held me while Faron & George Jones signed this book.” RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
184. Cowboy Copas. Country
singer (1913–1963) who died in the plane crash that also killed Patsy Cline. Semiglossy 8 x 10 cardstock promotional photo, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “To ‘Bobs’ Sincerely, Cowboy Copas WSM.” In fine condition, with some scattered light surface marks and rubbing to finish. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
185. Hawkshaw Hawkins. Grand Ole Opry star
(1921–1963) who died in the tragic plane crash that also killed Patsy Cline and Cowboy Copas. Sixteen All-Time Favorites album signed on the back cover in blue ballpoint, “Hawkshaw Hawkins 62.” In fine condition, with scattered light toning and foxing to back cover and a mild ‘ring of wear’ to front cover. The record is included. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
186. Johnny Cash. Vintage concert program
from The Johnny Cash Show, 8.25 x 10.5, signed inside on two separate pages by Johnny Cash, and also signed inside by June Carter Cash (2), Carl Perkins, and two members of the Tennessee Three. In very good condition, with scattered creases and moderate handling wear. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.… Starting Bid $200
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JAZZ / BLUES / STANDARDS “Stay as fine as you are” 190. Billie Holiday. Legendary
singer (1915–1959), revered as one of the greatest and most individual vocalists in the history of blues and jazz, who died from cirrhosis of the liver at the age of 44. Signed book: Lady Sings the Blues. First edition, later printing. NY: Doubleday, 1956. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.75 x 8.5, 250 pages. Signed and inscribed vertically on the second free end page, “For Don & Dorothy, Stay as fine as you are, Billie Holiday.” Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG-/VG. Signed copies of Holiday’s memoirs are difficult to find, especially in first editions. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.… Starting Bid $200
‘The Bird’ and his famous quintet 191. Charlie Parker Quintet. Vintage ballpoint
signatures of Charlie Parker, Tommy Potter, Al Haig, Max Roach, and Kenny Dorham on an irregularly trimmed off-white sheet. Sheet is affixed to a board along with a trimmed portrait of Parker performing, and matted to an overall size of 14.25 x 14.5. In fine condition, with a bit of scattered light toning. Signatures were most likely acquired between December of 1948 and February of 1949 while this line-up was playing at the Royal Roost in New York City. Complete group signatures are incredibly rare on a single piece. Provenance: The Larry Rafferty Collection. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
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192. Thelonius Monk.
Criss-Cross album signed and inscribed on the front cover in blue ballpoint, “Good luck always, Mrs. Tiejen, Thelonius Monk.” In very good condition, with some light contrast to portions of signature and inscription, surface loss along right edge, and scattered wear and rubbing to covers. The record is included. Provenance: The Larry Rafferty Collection. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
1 9 3 . L i g h t n i n’ Hopkins. Prolific and
influential country blues guitarist (1912–1982). Nothin’ But the Blues! album signed along the top of the front cover in blue ballpoint. In fine condition, with light rubbing and wear to covers and some tape along spine. The record is included. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
195. Scream i n’ J a y Hawkins.
Screamin’ Jay Hawkins & Lillian Briggs album signed and inscribed on the back cover in blue ballpoint, “To Jimbo, The very best always, Screamin’ Jay Hawkins.” Moderate ‘ring of wear’ to covers, discount cut to right edge, and a small separation along spine, otherwise fine condition. The record is included. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.… Starting Bid $200
196. Herb Ellis, Carney Kessell, and Charlie Byrd.
Great Guitars at Charlie’s album signed and inscribed on the front cover in black felt tip, “To Donald—Herb Ellis,” “me too Charlie Byrd,” and “Barney Kessel.” In fine condition. The record is included. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
194. Earl ‘Bud’ Powell. Jazz pianist (1924–1966) influential in the development of bebop. Memorial Oscar Pettiford Vol. 16 album signed and inscribed on the back cover in black felt tip, “Happy Birthday to Lawrence, Bud Powell,” and signed again on the front. In good condition, with scattered mounting remnants to reverse (some lightly affecting portions of signature and inscription), old tape toning, scattered creases, staining to front cover, and a crossed out notation to top left of front corner. The record is included. Provenance: The Larry Rafferty Collection. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200 72 JAZZ / BLUES / STANDARDS
197. Lowell Fulson.
Influential blues guitarist and songwriter (1921–1999). Selftitled album signed on the front cover in black felt tip. In fine condition. The record is included. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
Movin’ Wes
200. 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. Dinah ‘62 album signed and inscribed in ballpoint on the back cover, “To Ruby, Musically yours, Dinah Washington.” In very good condition, with partial separation along top edge, scattered light toning and foxing to back cover, and a few creases and moderate ‘ring of wear’ to front cover. The record is included. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.… Starting Bid $200
201. Gil Scott-Heron.
198. Wes Montgomery. American jazz guitarist (1923–1968), six-time winner of Down Beat’s critic’s poll as best guitarist, who died of a heart attack at the age of 45. Movin’ Wes album signed and inscribed vertically in blue ballpoint on the inside gatefold, “(To Bill), Wes Montgomery.” In fine condition, with some light wear to the cover’s edges. The record is included. Montgomery is quite rare in any form, particularly in signed albums, with this being the first one we have ever offered. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
199. Bukka White. Blues
guitarist and singer (1909– 1977). Mississippi Blues Vol. 1 album signed on the front cover in red ballpoint. Light wear and rubbing to front cover and spine, otherwise fine condition. The record is included. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
Pieces of a Man album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip, “Gil Scott-Heron 4/15/2010.” In fine condition. The record is included and is accompanied by a photo taken at the time of signing. RR Auction COA.… Starting Bid $200
2 0 2 . L i g h t n i n’ Hopkins. Prolific and influ-
ential country blues guitarist (1912–1982). Scarce 4.75 x 7.5 book photo of Hopkins in a recording studio, signed in black ballpoint. Page is affixed to an identical size sheet. In fine condition, with a uniform shade of toning to page and mounting remnants to reverse. Accompanied by a letter of provenance stating the signature was obtained at the Berlin plaza Hotel in 1980 after a show. Provenance: The Larry Rafferty Collection. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.… Starting Bid $200
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Slide guitar legend 203. Son House. Blues
singer and guitarist (1902–1988) noted for his slide guitar playing. Rare book photo of House in a shirt and bow tie, trimmed to a size of 6 x 8.25, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. Provenance: The Larry Rafferty Collection. Precertified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.… Starting Bid $200
204. Muddy Waters and Big Mama Thornton.
Thornton (1926–1984) was an R & B singer and the first to record Leiber and Stoller’s ‘Hound Dog’ in 1952. Glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo of Big Mama Thornton and The Chicago Blues Band, signed vertically in black felt tip by Waters and “Best of Love, Big Mama,” in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with a few scattered light creases. Provenance: The Larry Rafferty Collection. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
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205. Dexter Gordon and Herbie Hancock.
Glossy 10 x 8 Warner Bros. promotional still photo from the movie Round Midnight, picturing the musicians sharing a stage, signed in black felt tip by both Dexter Gordon and Herbie Hancock. In fine condition. Provenance: The Larry Rafferty Collection. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
206. Ella Fitzgerald.
Vintage glossy 10 x 8 photo of Fitzgerald posing in front of her full orchestra, signed in fountain pen, “Sincerely, Ella Fitzgerald.” In fine condition, with a few scattered light creases and surface marks. Provenance: The Larry Rafferty Collection. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
207. Etta James. Vintage
glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo, signed in blue ballpoint, “Best wishes always, Etta James.” In very good condition, with scattered creases, several small dings and holes, small pencil notation to top border, and some light skipping to signature and sentiment. Provenance: The Larry Rafferty Collection. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
208. Skip James.
Delta blues singer, guitarist, pianist, and songwriter (1902–1969). Scarce 6.5 x 9.25 book photo of James holding an acoustic guitar, signed in the lower border in black felt tip. In fine condition. Provenance: The Larry Rafferty Collection. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.… Starting Bid $200
209. Freddie and Albert King. Blues guitar greats, who along with B. B. King, are often referred to as the ‘Three Kings’ of electric blues guitar. Scarce glossy 7 x 8.75 photo of Freddie King performing, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Eric, Freddie King 10/20/75,” and signed on the reverse in blue felt tip by Albert King. A couple of light brushes to Freddie’s signature, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
211. Muddy Waters and Johnny Winter.
Glossy 8 x 10 Epic Records publicity photo of Muddy Waters, Johnny Winter, Jimmy Rogers, Walter Horn, Bob Margolin, ‘Pine Top’ Perkins, Jerry Portnoy, and Willie ‘Big Eyes’ Smith, signed in blue felt tip by Waters and Winter. Double-matted with a small plaque to an overall size of 12 x 16. In fine condition. Interesting to note that Johnny Winter revived Muddy Water’s career. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
212. B. B. King. Two signed photos, one glossy 8 x 10 and one 4 x 6 postcard, each signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
210. 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. Uncommon 10.75 x 10 book photo, signed vertically in black felt tip, “Little Walter, USA.” In fine condition. Provenance: The Larry Rafferty Collection. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
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213. Charles Mingus. DS, signed in
pencil “Charles Mingus, Jr.,” and signed again “Charles Mingus,” one page, 8.5 x 11, April 16, 1947. Musicians Protective Association claim form, filled out in pencil by Mingus. Claim is against Lou LeRoy and his club for an amount of $12.00. In the remarks area Mingus writes, “Appeared to work on job, In bass player place. Willie Price management ordered no one to work.” Under his remarks, a finding is written in another hand which states, “Board denied claim.” In fine condition, with a tear to top edge and some scattered creases. Provenance: The Larry Rafferty Collection. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
‘UMMG’
215. Dexter Gordon. Jazz musician
(1923–1990) whose career spanned over forty years. DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, April 14, 1969. Agreement for the Dexter Gordon Quartet to perform one jazz concert at the Famous Ballroom in St. Balto, Maryland, for a fee of $550.00. Signed at the conclusion by Gordon. In fine condition, with expected light document wear. Provenance: The Larry Rafferty Collection. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.… Starting Bid $200
“Big Mama Thornton & The Hounddogs” 216. Big M a m a Thornton.
214. Billy Strayhorn.
Immensely gifted composer, pianist, and arranger, Strayhorn (1915–1967) is best remembered as the composer of ‘Take the A Train’ and for his longtime association with Duke Ellington. DS, four pages, 8.5 x 13, April 4, 1956. Agreement between Strayhorn and Tempo Music, in which Strayhorn transfers all of his rights to his original song entitled ‘Upper Manhattan Medical Group.’ Strayhorn will receive a royalty of three cents for each printed piano copy of music sold, as well as 50% of the net receipts for player piano rolls, phonographs, and other mechanical reproductions, including its use in motion pictures. Boldly signed in fountain pen on the last page by Strayhorn. In fine condition, with two staples to top edge. The song, also known as ‘UMMG,’ was later recorded by Duke Ellington and Dizzy Gillespie, and released on Ellington’s 1959 album Jazz Party. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
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Rhythm and blues singer and songwriter (1926–1984) who in 1952 was the first to record the twelve-bar blues standard ‘Hound Dog,’ four years before the debut of Elvis Presley’s rendition. DS, signed “Willie Mae Thornton,” one page, 8.5 x 11, August 25, 1971. Standard American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada in which Thornton agrees to perform at “Lonnie’s on the Turnpike, The Village Green, Danvers, Mass.,” during October 1971. Nicely signed at the conclusion in ballpoint by Thornton and countersigned in felt tip by the nightclub’s owner, Lennie Sogoloff. In fine condition, with a crease to the upper right. RR Auction COA.… Starting Bid $200
219. Muddy Waters. Color
217. Johnny ‘Guitar’ Watson. Flamboyant blues, soul,
and funk musician (1935–1996). DS, signed “Johnny Watson,” three pages, 8.5 x 13, August 5, 1977. Watson is granted a non-exclusive license for the use of seven songs on an upcoming album, including ‘Lady Voo Doo,’ ‘Master Funk,’ and ‘Virginia’s Pretty Funky,’ paying a royalty of $.02 for every song sold. Signed on the second page by Watson. In fine condition, with expected document wear. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
11 x 17 poster for Waters’s twoday appearance at Antones, designed by Danny Garrett, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a few creases, a bit of toning, and a staple hole to top edge. Poster originates from the personal collection of Austin, Texas, blues club owner Clifford Antone. Provenance: The Larry Rafferty Collection. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
218. Ella Fitzger ald.
Original color 20 x 30 poster for Fitzgerald’s March 8, 1962, “Jazz at the Philharmonic” concert at Colston Hall in Bristol, England. Poster features an image of Fitzgerald, and lists all three supporting acts, including Coleman Hawkins and Roy Eldridge. Also included is a program from the show, as well as two ticket stubs from the performance. In very good condition, with intersecting storage folds, torn tack holes to edges and corner tips, and scattered toning and soiling, mainly to borders. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
220. Albert King, Buddy Guy, and Junior Wells.
Two promotional posters, one 11 x 17 and one 17 x 11, for appearances at Antone’s in Austin, Texas, one signed in blue ballpoint by Albert King, and the other, designed by Danny Garrett, signed in blue felt tip by Buddy Guy and Junior Wells. Two vertical folds and old tape to edges of King’s poster, and light overall toning to edges of other poster, otherwise fine condition. Posters originate from the personal collection of Austin, Texas, blues club owner Clifford Antone. Provenance: The Larry Rafferty Collection. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
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Early portrait of ‘Satch’ 223. Louis Armstrong.
221. James Cotton and Johnny Lee Hooker. Two
11 x 17 promotional posters for appearances at Antone’s in Austin, Texas, both designed by Danny Garrett,one signed in black felt tip by John Lee Hooker and the other signed in black felt tip by James Cotton. In fine condition, with toning and foxing to lower portion of Hooker’s poster. Posters originate from the personal collection of Austin, Texas, blues club owner Clifford Antone. Provenance: The Larry Rafferty Collection. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.… Starting Bid $200
Vintage glossy 8 x 10 doubleweight fulllength photo of Armstrong and his trumpet, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “Best wishes to Jimmy Bradin’ from Louis ‘Satch’ Armstrong.” Some scattered light surface marks and impressions, and a small area of light discoloration and staining to center of photo, otherwise fine condition. A youthful portrait bearing a particularly bold signature. Provenance: The Larry Rafferty Collection. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA..…Starting Bid $200
224. Duke Ellington. Vintage
222. Jerry Lee Lewis and Clifton Chenier. Two
posters: a color 11.5 x 17.5 poster for Lewis’s appearance at Antones, designed by Danny Garrett, signed in black felt tip; and 13 x 20 poster for Chenier’s Antone’s appearance, signed in blue ballpoint. Some scattered light toning and soiling, a few creases, and mild handling wear, otherwise fine condition. Posters originate from the personal collection of Austin, Texas, blues club owner Clifford Antone. Provenance: The Larry Rafferty Collection. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
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pearl-finish 8 x 10 photo of a young Ellington holding his baton, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “Lotta luck to Benny Meroff a great Show in in [sic] one, Sincerely, Duke Ellington.” A single tack hole to each corner tip, some mild rippling along bottom edge, and some light irregular ink adhesion to last name of signature, otherwise fine condition. Provenance: The Larry Rafferty Collection. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
225. Count Basie. Scarce origi-
228. Josephine Baker.
nal color handbill for Count Basie and his Orchestra’s performance at Colston Hall on April 6, 1962. Handbill measures 9 x 7 and features a small image of Basie along the left side. In fine condition, with a central vertical fold. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
226. Frank Sinatra. Original
handbill for Sinatra’s July 5, 1953, concert at the Trocadero, Elephant & Castle, 5.75 x 9, stating “Only personal appearance in S. E. London!” In fine condition, with expected light handling wear. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
African-American expatriate singer and dancer (1906– 1975), nicknamed the ‘Black Venus,’ who became one of the greatest sensations of Jazz-Age Paris. The Fabulous Josephine Baker album signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint, “Josephine Baker, 1960,” adding a brief French sentiment in front of her signature. In fine condition, with a couple of light surface creases. The record is included. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA..…Starting Bid $200
229. Sgt. B a r r y Sadler. Com-
poser of ‘The Ballad of the Green Berets’ (1940–1989) who died under mysterious circumstances. Sgt. Barry Sadler of the Green Berets Sings The ‘A Team’ album signed and inscribed on the back cover in ballpoint, “To Bob, with my best wishes, Barry Sadler.” Some wear and peeling to spine, scattered light toning and dampstaining to back cover, and some slight rubbing to front cover, otherwise fine condition. The record is included. This is the first Sadler-signed album we have ever offered. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
227. Frank Sinatra. Col-
lection of seven color candid film transparencies of Sinatra, each approximately 2.25 x 2.25, four of Sinatra on stage with a large orchestra, with the remaining three showing Sinatra engaged in conversation. In overall fine condition. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
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1950s 232. Buddy Holly. Original hardcover
copy of the Westerner, the annual for Lubbock High School, Lubbock, Texas, for 1954, 8.25 x 10.75, 324 pages. Holly is pictured twice in the yearbook, once in his individual junior class picture and again in the school chorus. Also pictured in the yearbook is his performing partner Bob Montgomery, Holly’s high school sweetheart Echo McGuire (’55), and future Crickets drummer Jerry Allison (’56). The book bears multiple signatures and inscriptions to the original owner, but is not signed by Holly. In fine condition, with scattered soiling to covers. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
233. J. P. ‘Big Bopper’ Richardson. Disc jockey and
singer (real name J. P. Richardson), best known for the song ‘Chantilly Lace,’ the Big Bopper was killed in a plane crash along with Buddy Holly and Ritchie Valens on the morning on February 3, 1959. The Lamar College Cardinal’s 1950 hardcover yearbook, 8 x 10.75, unsigned, featuring an image of Richardson in the “Sophisticated Sophomores” section of the yearbook. In fine condition, with some scattered toning to both pastedowns and opening and closing pages. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
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The “Rock & Roll” sheriff’s badge belonging to “Ellas McDaniel AKA Bo Diddley”
234. Bo Diddley. Diddley’s personally-owned black leather wallet, 3.5 x 4.75, featuring his custom special deputy sheriff’s badge from Bernalillo County, New Mexico, engraved with the text, “D.N.A., Bo Diddley, Rock & Roll, #1,” with an enameled design in the center resembling the liberty bell, surrounded by the words, “Liberty & Justice For All.” The left side of the wallet contains a Special Deputy Commission identification card, 3.5 x 2.5, appointing him to the position for the period of July 24, 1990, to July 31, 1995. The card is signed on the reverse by Diddley with his true name and pseudonym, “Ellas McDaniel AKA Bo Diddley.” Overall creases to the identification card, otherwise fine condition. Diddley frequently accessorized his wardrobe with badges, and had an affinity for the Old West. A one-of-a-kind personal item from the great bluesman, highlighted by the unusual variation of his signature. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
235. Bobby Darin. Versa-
tile and popular American performer (1936– 1973) who died at the age of 37 from complications following surgery for a faulty heart valve. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “To Kim, Love ya, Bobby Darin.” In very good condition, with missing top right corner tip, scattered creases, one through beginning of signature, and scattered soiling. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
236. 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. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “To Irv & Freda, Best of luck, Jackie Wilson.” Some skipping to beginning of inscription and some scattered light surface marks and creases, otherwise fine condition. Provenance: The Larry Rafferty Collection. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
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237. Gene Vincent. Glossy 8 x 10
photo of Vincent with a guitar slung over his shoulder, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Mike—‘A real person,’ Thanks & hope you all the best, Gene Vincent.” In fine condition, with scattered surface creases. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Roger Epperson/REAL. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
238. Johnny Kid and the Pirates.
British rock band best known for introducing theatrics to their stage act, as well as a front man that played no instrument, which influenced the Who and Led Zeppelin. Glossy 7.5 x 10 group photo, signed in blue ballpoint by Johnny Kidd, Mick Green, Frank Farley, and Johnny Spence. In very good condition, with three signatures fairly light, but still legible, a trimmed edge, and a couple of tears to left edge, repaired on the reverse with tape. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
239. Chuck Berry. Two crystal-clear pearl-finish 11
x 14 photos of Berry on stage with his guitar, taken by Jon Levicke. Reverse of the photo bears Levicke’s photographer’s stamp as well as Levicke’s signature. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
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240. Sun Records Reunion.
Nine-O-One Network magazine cover, 8.5 x 11, showing the four music legends in the Sun Records studio, signed in black felt tip by Johnny Cash and in blue felt tip by Roy Orbison, Carl Perkins, and Jerry Lee Lewis. In fine condition, with a slightly trimmed left edge. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
241. The Platters. I
Love You 1,000 Times album signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint by David Lynch, Herb Reed, Sonny Turner, Nate Nelson, and Sandra Dawn. In fine condition, with a small spot of adhesive remnant to top left corner. The record is included. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
1960s Handwritten lyrics to an unpublished Parsons song, paired with Patsy Cline and Willie Nelson 244. Gram Parsons. Hand-
written lyrics to three songs, including one which appears to be an unpublished Parsons original work, on both sides of a 9.5 x 12.5 musicallylined sheet. On one side, Parsons has penned slightly modified lyrics to Willie Nelson’s song ‘Family Bible,’ as well as a few lines from ‘I Fall to Pieces.’ On the reverse, Parsons has written 12 lines of working lyrics to an original unpublished song. The lyrics to the untitled song read: “A girl came by today / I don’t know her name / but I’m still seeing her face / just the same. / I wonder if she’ll stay / and let me love her / Certainly it would be better / reason that she came / How many times / have I been lost at sea? / Been afraid of caring / feeling no one knows that but me.” The majority of the opposite side bears 16 lines of Nelson’s ‘Family Bible,’ each line written over several times in black felt tip, with six lines of Cline’s song in the lower left corner. In very good condition, with small edge tears and creases, some stray ink marks, and scattered toning along one vertical edge. An enormously influential musician, Parson’s is widely recognized as the father of country-rock, which he preferred to refer to as ‘Cosmic American Music.’ His career included stints with the Byrds and the Flying Burrito Brothers, as well as a long-time friendship with Keith Richards, to whom he introduced country music. This original work, combined with the classic lyrics of Cline and Nelson’s brand of outlaw country, makes this an incredibly unique convergence of the type of music which Parsons is remembered for. His early death at the age of 26, and just six albums released during his lifetime make any music-related material from him extraordinarily rare, especially original lyrics. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.… Starting Bid $300
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Original Joplin wardrobe designs worn in 1969
246. Janis Joplin. Two original ink design sketches for outfits worn by Janis Joplin, unsigned, drawn by her best friend, roommate, and designer Linda Gravenites. The first full-length sketch, on an 8.75 x 12 off-white heavy stock sheet shows Joplin in a modest long-sleeve top and floor-length skirt, with the top’s cuffs and skirt’s hem highlighted in beads, and Joplin sporting multiple bead necklaces. Sketch is notated by Gravenites, “Janis for Memphis,” and “Soft knit fabric, painted designs (Sequined and/or Jewelled to sparkle) (could also be applique designs).” This design labeled “Memphis,” by Gravenites, was the basis for Joplin’s stage-worn costume from her appearance at the Stax/Volt Yuletide Thing at the Mid-South Coliseum in Memphis, which was featured in the May 1969 issue of Circus magazine (a copy of which is included), and features color photos of Joplin in the final design. Second sketch on an 8.5 x 11 off-white sheet shows Joplin in a sequined top, jacket with large ruffled cuffs, and a pair of slacks with a long braided rope belt. Sheet also has a smaller sketch of either the back of her top or the back of a vest. Both sketches are accompanied by letters of authenticity from Gravenites (identifying the sketches in pencil), and both read, in part: “I, Linda Gravenites, designed outfits for Janis Joplin and was her roommate from 1967 until 6 months before her untimely death…I do attest that this drawing is an original design sketch of one of Janis Joplin’s outfits. I drew this sketch during the 1960s as a rough pattern for designing this particular outfit.” In fine condition, with tack holes to top edges and some scattered light toning. Originally a bit more on the conservative side, Gravenites became more adventurous in her designs, as can be seen in the second sketch, with the addition of sequins, ruffled cuffs, and excessive jewelry. Two splendid examples of Joplin’s progression towards becoming a counterculture fashion icon. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $300 84 1960s
Joplin’s senior yearbook
247. Janis Joplin. Original unsigned
1960 hardcover edition of The Yellow Jacket, the yearbook from Thomas Jefferson High School in Port Arthur, Texas, 8 x 11, 348 pages. Joplin’s senior portrait is featured on page 223, and lists her accomplishments and club participation, including “Art Club,” “Slide Rule Club,” and “‘B’ Average Award.” Soiling and wear to cover and loose hinges, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.… Starting Bid $200
248. Janis Joplin. Original unused ticket from Joplin’s February 9, 1969, concert at the Music Hall in Boston, Massachusetts. Ticket measures 3.5 x 1.5, was for a balcony seat, with the original price of $5.00. Ticket is housed in a Lucite holder. In fine condition, with a few light creases to top left corner. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
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249. Black Sabbath. Heaven and Hell album signed in
1980, the year of release, on the back cover in blue ballpoint, “Ronnie James Dio,” “Tony Iommi,” “Geezer Butler, hello,” and “Bill Ward, Drums B. S.” In fine condition, with a few trivial edge creases. The record is included. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Roger Epperson/REAL. This album was released in April 1980 and Bill Ward left the band that August, leaving a very small window of availability for this album to be signed by the whole band. RR Auction COA.… Starting Bid $200
250. The Monkees. Meet the Monkees album signed on the back cover in ink and felt tip by David Jones, Mike Nesmith, Peter Tork, and Mickey Dolenz. Moderate dampstaining and rippling to back cover (not affecting the signatures), and scattered edge wear and creasing, otherwise very good condition. The record is not included. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Perry Cox, who states the signatures date to 1966. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
251. Beach Boys. Stack-
252. Simon and Garfunkel. Bridge Over Troubled
Water album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Paul Simon and in black felt tip by Art Garfunkel. In fine condition, with light ‘ring of wear’ to front cover. The record is included. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.… Starting Bid $200
O-Tracks album signed and inscribed in felt tip on the gatefold, “Happy Birthday Nancy—Carl Wilson,” “Al Jardine, Happy Birthday,” “Hi Nancy—not to be redundant, but happy birthday! Mike Love,” and “My love, Dennis Wilson,” and also signed and inscribed on the back cover, “To Nancy, good luck to you, The Beach Boys, Bruce Johnston,” and also signed by sound mixer Stephen Desper. Johnston has traced over a previously unsuccessful first inscription. A punch hole to top right corner (just above Carl’s signature), light wear and rubbing to covers, and scattered toning to back cover, otherwise fine condition. The record is included. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
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253. Mar vin Gaye. Popular soul
and R&B singersongwriter (1939– 1984) who was one of Motown’s most successful artists during the label’s heyday. Promotional copy of Gaye’s Here, My Dear album signed and inscribed on the front cover in black felt tip, “To David Steward, Thanks for the tea, Yours in Peace & Love, Marvin Gaye 78,” and adding a small sketch of a musical note at the bottom. In fine condition, with gold promotional stamp to top right and a bit of scattered light edge wear. The record is included. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
254. Ravi S h a n k a r. The
Sounds of India 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
256. Peter, Paul, and Mary. In the Wind
album, signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Peter Yarrow, Noel Paul Stookey, and the late Mary Travers; and an original felt tip self-portrait sketch by Yarrow on a white 11 x 17 card, signed “Merry Christmas & love, Peter Yarrow 2014,” adding a peace symbol. The record is included. In fine condition, with some scattered light wear to album cover. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
257. The American Breed. Glossy
8 x 9.75 group publicity photo, signed in blue felt tip by Gary Loizzo, Al Ciner, Lee Graziano, and Charles Colbert, all signing first names only, with one inscribing along the top, “To Ed may it take you a shorter time on your next creation (it’s really great).” In fine condition, with a slightly trimmed lower edge. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
255. The Big 3. Self-titled album signed and inscribed on the back
cover in blue ballpoint, “To Mr. & Mrs. Glass, Thank you for the favor, Tim Rose,” “Cassie Elliot,” and “Jim Hendricks.” Also signed on the reverse by Felix Pappalardi. In fine condition, with some light contrast to small portions of the inscription and signatures. The record is included. Accompanied by a two-page souvenir program from the Midwest Hootenanny Festival, which featured The Big 3. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
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258. The Beau Brummels. Glossy
8 x 10 group photo, signed in blue felt tip by Sal Valentino, Ron Meagher, Ron Elliott, and John Petersen. In fine condition. Precertified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.… Starting Bid $200
261. Cream. Color glossy 14 x 11 group photo, signed in
black felt tip by Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce, and Ginger Baker. In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
259. The C h e c k mates, Ltd.
Vintage glossy 10 x 8 group publicity photo, signed in black felt tip by Bobby Stevens, Harvey Trees, Sweet Louie (who signs twice), Sonny Charles, and Bill Van Buskirk. In fine condition, with a slight brush to Steven‘s signature and some scattered light creases. RR Auction COA.… Starting Bid $200
260. Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young. Oversized
14 x 11 cardstock photo of the group, signed in black felt tip by David Crosby, Stephen Stills, Graham Nash, and Neil Young. Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 20.75 x 18. In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
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262. The Cryan’ Shames.
Vintage 8.5 x 11 paperstock group photo, signed in felt tip and ballpoint by all six members: J. C. Hooke [Jim Pilster], Grape [Dave Purple], Dennis Conroy, Stonehenge [Gerry Stone], Toad [Tom Doody], and Jim Fairs. In fine condition, with some scattered light toning and foxing to borders, a small tear to top right corner tip, and Hooke’s signature a shade or two light. RR Auction COA.… Starting Bid $200
2 6 3 . Jo n and Robin and The In Crowd. Vin-
266. The Raiders. Vintage
tage glossy 10 x 8 group photo, signed in black ballpoint by all seven members: John Abnor, Robin Abnor, Bobby Rambo, Jim Glaves, James Anderson, Rex Ludwick, and Pete Monlino (ins). All but Rambo have signed first names only. In fine condition, with some light contrast to Jon’s signature. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
264. Tommy James and the Shondells. Vintage
glossy 10 x 8 group publicity photo, signed in blue felt tip by Tommy James, Mike [Vale], Eddie [Gray] (ins), Ronnie [Rosman] (ins), and Pete [Lucia]. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
265. The McCoys. Indiana
rock group best known for their 1965 single ‘Hang On Sloopy.’ Vintage glossy 8 x 10 group publicity photo, signed and inscribed in black felt tip by Rick Derringer (Zehringer), Randy Zehringer, Ronnie Brandon, and Randy Jo Hobbs, with all four adding some small sketches or notations. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
glossy 7.25 x 10 group photo, signed in pink felt tip by Mark Lindsay, Paul Revere, Freddie Weller, Keith Allison, and Michael Smith, who signs as “Smitty” and inscribes to Joe. Photo is affixed to an identical size board. In very good condition, with scattered creases and surface marks, and moderate to heavy contrast to a couple of the signatures. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
2 6 7. T h e Searchers.
Glossy 10 x 8 group photo, signed in red felt tip by Mike Pender, John McNally, Chris Curtis, and Frank Allen. Scattered creases and some light rubbing to finish, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
268. Teddy and the Pandas. Pro-
gram photo, trimmed to a size of 8.25 x 7.25, signed in blue ballpoint by all five members: Al Lawrence, Billy Corelle, Jerry Labreque, Dick Guerrette, and Paul Rivers. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
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269. The Troggs. Vin-
tage glossy 10 x 8 group publicity photo, signed in blue felt tip by Reg Presley, Ronnie Bond, Chris [Britton], and Pete Staples. In fine condition, with a few scattered light creases and surface marks. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
270. The Yardbirds.
Color vintage 16.75 x 10.75 Rave magazine gatefold photo, signed in ballpoint and felt tip by Chris Dreja, Jim McCarty, Keith Relf, and Jeff Beck. In fine condition, with old tape remnants to corners, a couple small areas of paper loss to edges, staple holes to central vertical fold and light intersecting folds. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
271. Beach Boys. Three glossy 8 x 10 photos, two Caribou
records publicity photos, signed in black felt tip by Mike Love and Al Jardine; and a photo of Brian Wilson, signed vertically in blue felt tip. In overall fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
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272. Grateful Dead. Vintage ballpoint signatures of Jerry Garcia, Phil Lesh, Bob Weir, Bill Kreutzman, and ‘Pigpen’ McKernan on a light yellow 4.5 x 3 album page. In fine condition, with some scattered light creases. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
273. The Mamas and the Papas.
Vintage ballpoint signatures, “John Phillips,” “Michelle Phillips,” “Cass Elliot,” and “Dennis Doherty,” on an off-white 5.5 x 4.5 album page. In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
274. The Kinks. Vintage ballpoint signatures of Ray Davies, Dave Davies, Pete Quaife, and Mick Avory on two 5 x 3.75 album pages. In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
275. Mickey Finn and the Blue Men.
Vintage ballpoint signatures of Jimmy Page (ins), Mickey Waller, Richie Brand, John Burke, John Cooke, and Alan Marks on a light blue 5.5 x 4 album page, with a collector’s notation along the bottom. In fine condition. Mickey Finn and the Blue Men was Jimmy Page’s first band and music autograph expert Roger Epperson confirms that this item contains the earliest signature of him known to have been offered for sale. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
276. Manfred Mann. Vintage pen-
cil signature, “Manfred,” and vintage ballpoint signatures of Paul Jones, Mike Hugg, Mike Vickers, and Tom McGuinness on an off-white 5 x 3.75 album page, with Jones adding a brief inscription. Reverse of the page is signed by the Fortunes. In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
278. The Who. Vintage ballpoint signatures of Roger
Daltrey, Pete Townshend, and John Enwistle on two 5 x 3.75 album pages. In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
279. The Yardbirds.
Vintage ballpoint signatures and inscription, “To Susie from Eric Clapton xx,” “Keith Relf xxx,” “Chris Dreja xxxx,” “Much love, Jim McCarty xx,” and “Best wishes, Paul Samwell-Smith,” on a light pink 4.5 x 3.5 album page, with a small collector’s notation along the top edge. In fine condition, with a couple spots of trivial toning. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
277. Moody Blues. Vintage
fountain pen and ballpoint signatures of Denny Laine, Graeme Edge, Mike Pender, Ray Thomas, and Clint Warwick on a 6 x 4 off-white album page, with collector’s notations along top edge and dated by the collector, January 19, 1965. In fine condition, with scattered light toning, wrinkling, and soiling, and slight show-through from a signature of Mickey Mooney on the reverse. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
280. The Zombies. Vintage ball-
point signatures of Rod Argent, Chris White, Colin Blunstone, Hugh Grundy, and Paul Atkinson on a light blue 5 x 4 album page. In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
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281. Grace Slick. Red ballpoint signature, “Grace Slick,” on an
off-white card. Double-matted and framed with a rare high quality Herb Greene photo of Grace’s first band Great Society (with address stamp on reverse) and a color BG-25 Great Society postcard to an overall size of 16.5 x 15.5. In very fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
282. Musicians. Collection of 18 ink and felt tip signatures on
various size cards and slips, many inscribed. Signers include: Eric Clapton, David Jones, Mickey Dolenz, Mike Nesmith, Phil Collins, David Essex (2), Elvis Costello (2), Joan Armatrading, Glen Campbell, Patti Smith, Cher, and members of Travis. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
284. Henry McCullough. ALS signed “Henry,”
three pages, 5.25 x 7.25, no date, but postmarked July 1965. Letter to Mick Cox, Elvis Costello’s guitarist. In part: “Just a few lines at the minute as we are going on about fifteen minutes…The guitarist with the ‘big 4’ didn’t influence my lead playing in the sense of him being a fantastic player (lead wise). When we played together he was great inspiration when it came to a solo…When I started in bands, I honestly didn’t have a clue. I was so mesmerized with the whole scene I didn’t care about what I was like. I sort of bluffed my way into the ‘Skyrockets’…I used to practice by myself, until I became in a way good enough so no one could say, ‘What a shit guitar player.’ I then stopped practice and haven’t done any since.” Accompanied by the original mailing envelope addressed in McCullough’s hand. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
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285. Van Morrison. ALS signed “Van & Janet Planet,” two pages, 6 x 8.75, no date, but postmarked February 5, 1968. Letter to Mick Cox, Elvis Costello’s guitarist. In part: “I’ve forgotten what I wrote you in my last letter but my head has been fucked up for some time. Slowly I’m beginning to see some light. I don’t know how to explain my set-up but I’m kind of nervous and tense with a touch of New York paranoia thrown in…I’ve written to ask if you would be interested in helping me form a group, either here, California, or London. Having gone through an assortment of ordeals and trials, at one point almost going right out I’ve finally got the gospel. Let me know your thoughts on this.” Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed by Morrison, with the return address filled out in another hand. In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
288. Beach Boys.
286. Eric Clapton. Ticket stub from Clapton’s June 6, 2004, concert at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Texas, 3.25 x 2, signed on the front in black felt tip. Stub is housed in a Lucite holder. In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
Extremely rare original circa 1970s Beach Boys t-shirt, size XL, featuring the logo used for their Brother Records label, signed on the front in blue felt tip by Dennis Wilson, Carl Wilson, Mike Love, and Billy Hinsche, and signed again on the back by Dennis Wilson. In fine, unworn condition; extremely well-preserved for a vintage band t-shirt. The signatures were originally obtained during a sound check prior to their November 15, 1975, show at Northwestern University by a member of the school’s concert organizing committee. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA..…Starting Bid $200
287. Beach Boys. Foam and
resin surfboard, 48˝ long, with a 20 x 8 Beach Boys Stars and Stripes laminate affixed to the center, signed on the laminate in black felt tip by Carl Wilson, Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, and Bruce Johnston. No fins on the board, Love and Carl Wilson’s signatures very light, but still legible, and some scattered dings to the board, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
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289. Ten Years After: Lee and Lyons. Souvenir
291. New York Folk Festival.
handwritten set list for the Ten Years After’s performance at Woodstock, one page, 9 x 12, signed at the conclusion in ballpoint by both Alvin Lee and Leo Lyons. Lee pens what he remembers playing, in full: “This is possibly what TYA played at Woodstock. Schoolgirl—Stopped & Returned. Slow Blues in C? Love Like a Man? Crying—Was good 20 mins long. Going Home—Last chord was out of tune, Choo Choo Moma?—It’s all a bit hazy now.” Below, Lyons makes a slight tweak, adding, “Maybe we started with ‘One of These Days.” In fine condition. Although this performance was a highlight of Woodstock, much of it—like Lee’s memories of the event—has been lost, as the sound recording partially failed and the film crew was only able to capture their final song. As Lee mentions, the band experienced multiple technical failures during the set, most notably their guitars falling out of tune due to the high humidity. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
290. Gerry and the Pacemakers. Original 1964
press kit, 8 x 11, five pages, bound by a single staple in the upper left. Kit advertises the band’s American tour on the front cover with record release dates and UK tour information on the inside. A central horizontal fold and some light handling wear, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
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An original handbill for the New York Folk Festival, held at Carnegie Hall from June 17–20, 1965. Handbill measures 7 x 11 and lists the various artists and workshops offered, including Mose Allison, Chuck Berry, Johnny Cash, June Carter, Son House, Doc Watson, Buffy SainteMarie, Muddy Waters, and nearly 60 other singers, instrumentalists, and dancers. In fine condition, with some scattered light toning and two horizontal folds. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
292. Simon and Garfunkel. Original
color handbill, 9 x 6, for the duo’s March 18, 1967, concert at the famed Royal Albert Hall. Handbill retains its ticket order form along right edge. In very good condition, with intersecting folds and creases. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
293. Rory Storm and the Hurricanes. Original un-
signed Rory Storm and the Hurricanes business card, 3.5 x 2.5, dating from 1959–1960. The reverse side of the card features a list of the group’s achievements up to 1959, with the final listing being the ‘Carol Levis Final’ at the Liverpool Empire. The show saw an entry from another local group, Johnny and the Moondogs, who would go on to be arguably the biggest group in the world, The Beatles. In fine condition, with some light show-through from printing on reverse. Card originates from the collection of Ty O’Brien, lead guitarist in Rory Storm and the Hurricanes. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
294. James Brown. “Dancin’
297. James Brown. Pearl-finish
Shoutin’ James Brown” doll, 19˝ tall, made by Gemmy Industries, signed and inscribed in black felt tip on the doll’s brown leather vest, “To David, James Brown, Thank you, God Bless.” Doll comes in its original box. In fine condition, with a moderate tobacco odor to doll. Batteries not included. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
9.75 x 12.75 photo of Brown performing on stage in Ottawa in 2001, originally taken by music photographer Dick Waterman. Matted to an overall size of 14 x 18 and signed on the mat in pencil by Waterman. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
295. Leonard Cohen. Collection
of five pearl-finish photos of Cohen, all taken in Vancouver, British Columbia, in 1978. Four of the photos are of Cohen outdoors, including one walking through a forest, with the other photo taken in a hotel room. Each photo is notated on the reverse, “Leonard Cohen—Vancouver, B. C., Canada, Friday 20 October 1978. Photo and print by David Boswell,” with four dated 2003 and one dated 2005. In fine condition, with some mild edge rippling. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
296. Blind Faith. Vintage
semi-glossy 9.5 x 6 photo of Blind Faith during their first ever live performance in Hyde Park on July 6, 1969. Reverse of photo bears a David Redom copyright stamp, as well as publisher’s crop marks and notations. In fine condition, with some scattered creases to edges, and some light soiling to left border. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
298. Cass Elliot. Limit-
ed edition color chromogenic print of a tastefully nude Elliot lying in a bed of daisies, 23.5 x 20, entitled ‘Daisies I,’ numbered AP 1, and signed in the lower border in black ink by photographer Jerry Schatzberg. Framed to an overall size of 26.5 x 23. In very fine condition. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
299. Faces: Stewart and Wood. Pearl-finish 11
x 14 photo of Rod Stewart and Ronnie Wood on stage as members of the Faces, taken by Jon Levicke. Reverse of the photo bears Levicke’s photographer’s stamp as well as his signature. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
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1970s Enormous Mick Rock portrait of Mercury 303. Queen: Freddie Mercury. High quality
and difficult-to-acquire color digital print of Mick Rock’s 1974 portrait of Mercury taken during the Queen II sessions, 29.5 x 37, 17/25, signed in the lower border in black felt tip by Rock. Framed to an overall size of 39 x 46.5. In fine condition. A magnificent image of one of rock and roll’s most iconic frontmen. Provenance: Gerry Harrington. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
A Day at the Races 304. Queen. A Day at the Races inner album
sleeve signed in blue and black ballpoint near their color images by Freddie Mercury, Brian May, John Deacon, and Roger Taylor. In fine condition. The record is not included. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Roger Epperson/REAL. A beautiful set of signatures on a seldom-seen sleeve of their 1976 platinum offering. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
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“Fat Bottomed Girls”
305. Queen. ‘Fat Bottomed Girls/Bicycle Race’ 45 rpm single, signed on the front of the sleeve in blue ballpoint and blue
felt tip by Freddie Mercury, John Deacon, Brian May, and Roger Taylor, adding “Hello Mary.” Matted and framed with the record to an overall size of 21 x 12.75. Scattered creasing, a few small spots of soiling to top left corner, and a light album impression to sleeve, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $300
306. Queen. Uncommon Christmas card, measuring 10 x 8 closed, featuring an image of the band’s concert stage bathed
in spotlights, signed inside under the pre-printed sentiment by Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor, and John Deacon. In fine condition, with a few scattered creases. Only a very small amount of these cards were sent out to EMI executives, management, and the band’s production staff. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
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Skynyrd signs 1974’s Second Helping 307.
Lynyrd Skynyrd.
Second Helping promo factory sample album signed on the front cover in ink and ballpoint, “Ronnie,” “Edward King,” and “Bob Burns,” and signed on the back cover in ballpoint, “God bless you, Allen Collins,” “Leon Wilkeson,” “God bless you, Bill Powell,” “God bless you Gary Rossington,” and “Bob Burns.” In fine condition, with moderate contrast to Van Zant’s signature, a few creases, and some scattered light soiling. The record is included. Signatures were originally obtained by a porter at the Queensway Hotel in London in 1974, who was presented the album for his exceptional service when the band departed. Upon his arrival home, he gave the album to his son. The band embarked on a quick three-week tour of Europe in the middle of their 1974 Nuthin’ Fancy tour, where they opened for Humble Pie and Queen. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $300
Classic Skynyrd lineup, including Ronnie Van Zant and Steve and Cassie Gaines
308. Lynyrd Skynyrd. Two-page album insert for their One More For the Road LP, 11 x 11, signed in ink and ballpoint
across the 22 x 11 inside gatefold photo of the band by Ronnie Van Zant, Steve Gaines, Cassie Gaines, Gary Rossington, Billy Powell, Artimus [Pyle], Allen Collins, Leon Wilkeson, and Deborah Jo Billingsley. In fine condition, with central vertical fold through a single letter of Steve Gaines’s signature and slight show-through from a small area of dampstaining on front page. Van Zant and Steve and Cassie Gaines died in the infamous plane crash; Collins and Wilkeson died years later. Anything signed by the complete classic line-up is quite scarce, with Cassie Gaines’ signature particularly difficult to obtain, as she was with the band only a short time before the fateful plane crash. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
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309. ABBA. The Album album signed in fine black felt tip on their group photo on the inside album sleeve Benny Andersson, Agnetha Faltskog, Frida Lyngstad, and Bjorn Ulvaeus, with Agnetha adding, “Jag kommer att alska dig for evigt,” which translates to “I shall love you forever.” In fine condition. The record is included. All the signatures were obtained at their Polar Studio in 1978. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
310.
Scarce No Dice album featuring the original line-up
ABBA.
Voulez-Vous album signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Benny Andersson, Agnetha Faltskog, Frida Lyngstad, and Bjorn Ulvaeus, all signing first names only. Scattered creases and a partial separation along bottom edge, otherwise fine condition. The record is not included. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
311. Badfinger. No Dice album signed on the front cover
in blue ballpoint, “Best wishes, Pete Ham,” “Best wishes, Mike,” “Tom Evans,” and “Joey.” Matted and framed to an overall size of 17 x 17. In fine condition, with some light contrast to a couple of the signatures, and the faint traces of a sticker removal in the upper right corner. A scarce offering of a complete set of signatures on the album that expanded the band’s popularity in the United States. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
312. Bruce Springsteen. Born to Run album signed on
the front cover in blue felt tip. Scattered soiling to covers and a few creases along spine, otherwise fine condition. The record is included. Accompanied by a DVD recorded at the time of signing outside of MetLife Stadium in September of 2012, as well as two screen grabs from the DVD showing Springsteen signing the album. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
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German pressing of Uprising
313. Bob Marley. German pressing of Marley’s Uprising album signed and inscribed on the front cover in blue ballpoint, “To Stephnie, all the Best Wishes Happy Christmas, Love, Bob Marley.” Marley has traced over his signature a couple of times to make it bolder. In fine condition, with aforementioned tracing over of signature and a mild album impression to front cover. The record is included. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the original recipient which reads, in part: “We have a house in Rottach-Egern on Lake Tegern (Bavaria)…that we used to rent out as a vacation house. At one point an English doctor came to us and rented the house for a cancer patient and several other people…my parents learned that it was dealing with Bob Marley, who was undergoing cancer treatment with the former ‘miracle doctor’ Dr. Issels. The doctor had rented the house for several weeks…Bob Marley probably left the house in the dark early in the morning to go to Dr. Issel’s clinic and returned in the dark late in the evening…My mother explains that the house had been totally overheated to the point that the balconies were warped! Bob Marley…moved to somewhere else. At that time, we had only seen his mother and his entourage, since other opportunities still had to be regulated. My mother asked for an autograph for her children and then we got these albums (Kaya for my sister and Uprising for me, Stephanie).” Issels, a world famous cancer expert, treated Marley for several months in late 1980 until a few days prior to Marley’s untimely death at age 36. Provenance: Christies, May 25, 2006. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $300 100 1970s
316. Minnie Riperton. Singer-song-
314. Harry Chapin. Dance Band on the Titanic album
signed and inscribed on the front cover in black ballpoint, “To Libby—You’re lovely, Harry Chapin.” Signature and inscription a few shades light, but still completely legible, and separation to one bottom edge, otherwise fine condition. The record is not included. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
writer (1947–1979) who had a top 40 hit in the mid-1970s with ‘Lovin’ You’ and died of breast cancer at the age of 31. Demo copy of her Adventures in Paradise album signed and inscribed on the front cover in ballpoint, “To Shelia, Life is incredible all the things that are in store for us that we have no knowledge of. Life and love are very special. I wish you a Life filled with love on on [sic] any imaginable level! You deserve it. Sincerely, Minnie.” Some scattered rubbing and creasing to covers, otherwise fine condition. The record is included. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
LA Radio Station KHJ’s copy of You Don’t Mess Around With Jim 315. Jim Croce. Radio station KHJ’s promotional
copy of You Don’t Mess Around with Jim album signed on the front cover in black felt tip, “Thanks, Jim Croce.” In very good condition, with scattered toning and foxing to covers and gatefold, several radio station labels affixed to front cover, mild ‘ring of wear’ to back cover, and an old tape repair to gatefold. The record is included. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the original radio station employee who obtained the signature, which reads, in part: “I worked for KHJ Radio from 1970 until 1982. I was there when Jim Croce came into our Sunset Blvd Studios and signed this record.” KHJ in Los Angeles was the first station in the country to play Croce’s album, with the album’s first single, ‘You Don’t Mess Around with Jim’ written on a label on the front cover for the DJ. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.… Starting Bid $200
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317. The Carpenters. Close to You
album signed and inscribed on the front cover in black felt tip, “To Paul, Karen Carpenter,” and “Richard, Carpenter.” Light ‘ring of wear’ to covers, a few stray marks and creases, and some wear to spine, otherwise fine condition. The record is included. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.… Starting Bid $200
318. Yes. To-
mato album signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Jon Anderson, Alan White, Rick Wakeman, Steve Howe, Chris Squire, and Bill Bruford. In fine condition, with a bit of light contrast to Howe’s album. The record is not included. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
Bon Scott and the band sign a rare Powerage in-store display 319.
AC/DC.
Super scarce 1978 color store standup display of Angus Young in his trademark schoolboy outfit, measuring approximately 39 x 21, signed in red ballpoint, “Bon AC/ DC,” and in various color felt tip, “Angus Young AC/DC,” “Malcolm Young, AC/DC,” “Cliff Williams, AC/DC,” and “Phil Rudd, AC/DC.” In very good condition, with Malcolm’s signature fairly light, but still legible, scattered creases, adhesive remnants from the missing album cover which was originally affixed to Angus’s upraised arm, and some scattered soiling. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Roger Epperson/REAL. Any early in-store promotional displays for the band are very uncommon in their own right, even more so signed by the entire band. Given its impressive size, this piece presents notably larger AC/DC autographs than those usually encountered. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
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Fabulous original painting of ‘Space Ace’ 320. KISS: Ace Frehley. Very nice original composite
painting of Ace Frehley, gouache on board, 21 x 29, done by Eraldo Carugati. The unsigned painting depicts a full-length image of Frehley in his ‘Space Ace’ persona, with a lighter close-up image in the background, as well as a couple of small planets. Painting is matted to an identical size. In fine condition. It was Carugati who painted the band’s portraits used on their 1978 solo albums, of which Frehley’s was the most successful. In April 2014, Eraldo’s actual painting for the 1978 Peter Criss solo album sold for over $15,000. An impressive portrait done by the artist who produced four of the most iconic Kiss images ever. Provenance: Sloan and Kenyon, September 21, 2013. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $500
Oversized original painting of ‘The Boss’ 321. Bruce Springsteen. Superb oversized original painting of Spring-
steen on stage, entitled ‘Bruce Springsteen—Live,’ done by artist Arthur K. Miller, acrylic on Masonite, 21 x 39.5, depicting the musician on stage, dressed all in black, with his guitar in hand. Signed in the upper right corner of the background, “Miller,” and titled, dated and signed in full by the artist on the reverse. Framed to an overall size of 24.5 x 42.5. In very fine condition. An artist from York Beach, Maine, Miller’s acrylic paintings are collected internationally. They have graced the covers of many publications, and some were featured in a one-man show at the National Baseball Hall of Fame for more than five years. This portrait is among a number painted by Mr. Miller featuring music artists performing live, which also included James Brown and Jimi Hendrix. A fantastic image which captures Springsteen in his element. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
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Stylish black leather suit from John’s benefit store 322. Elton John. One of John’s personally-
owned suits. Suit consists of a black leather single-breasted jacket, featuring an elaborate design of gold and silver studs on the front and back, with a Gianni Versace label sewn into the inside pocket; and matching black leather pants, also bearing an ornate studded pattern and zipper cuffs. In fine condition. Outfit was acquired from Elton’s Closet, a pop-up shop for the Elton John AIDS Foundation, in Atlanta, Georgia, in 2006. A handsome ensemble of one of rock and roll’s most famous material: black leather. RR Auction COA.… Starting Bid $300
Screen-worn Bob Mackie outfit 323. Cher. Cher’s screen-worn Bob Mackie-designed
costume, worn by Cher in the ‘Sonny’s Pizza’ sketch on the December 20, 1972, Christmas episode of the Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour. Outfit consists of a pair of green slacks, labeled in black felt tip on the inside of the zipper, “E. C.,” and a red sleeveless knit top, with a “Tricots by Youth Guild” label sewn into the collar, which is also labeled in black felt tip, “E. C.” A small Christmas wreath brooch is pinned to the front of the top. Accompanied by two printouts of screen grabs from the episode which shows Cher in the outfit. In fine condition. Provenance: Julien’s, The Collection of Cher. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
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324. Lynyrd Skynyrd: Ed King. Longtime guitarist for
Lynyrd Skynyrd, and co-writer of the band’s classic ‘Sweet Home Alabama.’ Ed King’s screen-worn jacket from the 1993 pay-per-view Lynyrd Skynyrd and Friends concert. Custommade single-breasted black silk jacket made by Riflefire of Nashville, Tennessee, features a hand-painted design to both shoulders as well as the back of the jacket. Accompanied by a handwritten letter of authenticity from King which reads, in full: “This custom-made hand-painted silk jacket was made for me by Riflefire in Nashville, 1993. I wore the jacket during the payper-view show at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta.” In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
325. The Carpenters. Glossy 8
x 10 A & M Records publicity photo, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Lynne, Hi! ‘Carpenters’ Richard,” with Karen signing “Karen,” in front of her brother’s signature. In fine condition, with a couple creases along bottom edge. Precertified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.… Starting Bid $200
326. Natural Gas. Un-
common glossy 8 x 10 group publicity photo, signed in black felt tip by all four members: Peter Wood (ins), Joey Molland, Mark Clarke, and Jerry Shirley. In fine condition. Joey Molland was also a member of Badfinger. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
327. Pablo Cruise. Vintage glossy 10 x 8 A&M Records
promotional photo, signed and inscribed in black felt tip to radio station KSJO by Dave Jenkins, Cory Lerios, Steve Price, and Bruce Day. In fine condition, with staple holes to two corners and a few light surface marks. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
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328. Shana-na. Glossy
10 x 8 group publicity photo, signed in black felt tip by all ten members, with most signing first names only, and Bowzer adding a brief inscription. In fine condition. Accompanied by a Canadian National Exhibition blue guest ribbon. Precertified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.… Starting Bid $200
329. Bruce Springsteen. Color 20 x
30 laser print photo of Springsteen on stage, circa Born in the USA, signed in blue felt tip. Rolled and in fine condition, with a PSA/DNA authentication label affixed to lower corner. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.… Starting Bid $200
330. Elton John and The Jackson Five. Uncommon original program for the Royal Variety Show, held on October 30, 1972, at the Palladium in London. Program measures 8.5 x 11.5, with color photos of the Queen Elizabeth II and Queen Mother, as well as small images of the artists performing that evening, including Elton John, the Jackson 5, Liberace, and Carol Channing. In fine condition, with some scattered edge creases and dings to front cover. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
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331. Rush. Program from the band’s 1985–86 Power Windows tour, 12 x 12, signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint by Geddy Lee and in black ballpoint by Alex Lifeson and Neil Peart. In fine condition, with scattered creasing and dampstaining to covers and expected handling wear. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
332. KISS.
Limited edition unused Psycho Circus Remo coated 21.5˝ bass drum head, signed in silver ink by Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Peter Criss, and Ace Frehley, adding his trademark playing card sketch. In very fine condition. These drumheads were limited to just 100. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
333. The Flying Burrito Brothers. DS,
335. Maurice Gibb. Special Cita-
one page, 8.5 x 11, September 16, 1969. Document terminating the band’s managers James Duke Seiter and Philip Kaufman. In part: “Your services and employment with regard to the Flying Burrito Bros. singing group, or members of the Flying Burrito Bros., are herby, forthwith terminated in total. Any contracts or agreements now in effect…are hereby terminated.” Signed at the conclusion in black felt tip by Gram Parsons, Chris Hillman, Peter Kleinow, and Michael Clarke. In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter from Seiter to Kaufman terminating their partnership, three registered mail receipts (two from Hillman, one from Seiter), a receipt signed by Kaufman, and the mailing envelope to Seiter from Hillman. A very early and seldom-offered line-up, as Parsons left the band the following year and passed away in 1973. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
tion of Achievement presented by Broadcast Music Inc. to Maurice Gibb, 15 x 12, presented “in recognition of the great national popularity as measured by over one million broadcast performances attained by Staying Alive.” Citation is signed at the bottom by the president and vice-president of Broadcast Music, Inc. Scattered light toning and foxing, and a spot of soiling to upper portion, otherwise fine condition. The gold foil seal is crisp and intact and retains its yellow ribbon. RR Auction COA.… Starting Bid $200
336. Gerry Rafferty. Ivor
Novello Award nomination certificate, 9 x 13, presented to Gerry Rafferty for ‘Baker Street’ in the category of outstanding British lyric for the year 1978/79. In fine condition, with a central horizontal fold and some light handling wear. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
334. Frank Zappa. DS, one onion-
skin page, 8.5 x 11, January 16, 1967. Zappa grants the National Film Board of Canada “the nonexclusive 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
337. Marc Bolan. Limited edi-
tion 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
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338. David Bowie.
Collection of 10 unsigned photos, various sizes and finishes, including many press photos, spanning Bowie’s music and acting career. Included are several photos of Bowie on stage, including a 14 x 11 portrait as Ziggy Stardust, originally taken by Jon Levicke, and signed on the reverse by the photographer. In overall fine condition. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
339. Elvis Costello. Rare col-
or promotional standup for Costello’s 1979 Armed Forces album. Stand-up measures 6.75 x 10, with a large image of the singer and the album information printed along the right edge. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
341. Talking Heads. Very rare
complete color 12 x 12 promotional jigsaw puzzle for the band’s More Songs About Buildings and Food album. Puzzle was issued in the early 1980s and features an image of all four band members. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
342. Siouxie and the Banshees.
Uncommon color promotional hand fan for the band’s Peepshow album. Fan features a closeup portrait of Siouxie (with the eyes cut out) and measures approximately 12 x 14.5. In fine condition, with expected light wear and some minor soiling to reverse. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
340. Bill Graham Presents. Four original color promotional postcards for upcoming shows at Bill Graham’s Fillmore
West. Each card measures 4.5 x 7 and feature shows by Moby Grape, Boz Scaggs, Mike Bloomfield and Ten Years After, and Cactus Flamin’ Grooves. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
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GUITARS
Completely original ‘54 Les Paul Gold Top
348. 1954 Gibson Les Paul Standard Gold Top Electric Guitar. Original 1954 Gibson Les Paul Standard Gold Top electric guitar, serial No. 40487. Guitar is 100% original including its P90 pickups. In very good condition, with some chipping to edges of body, expected wear to the fret board, pick marks to the body and a bit of light surface loss to top left of the headstock. Guitar comes in its original brown leather Gibson case. Musicians Robbie Krieger, Duane Allman, Dickey Betts, Buddy Holly, Stone Gossard, Gary Rossington, and Rich Robinson all used this style guitar as their main ‘axe.’ Gibson even made a reissue because the sound quality was so impressive. These early models have enjoyed a resurgence lately and are becoming increasingly more desirable. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $1000
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Exceptionally well-documented stage-used guitar
349. Journey: Neal Schon. One of Schon’s personallyowned and stage-used electric guitars. Custom-built Paul Reed Smith sunburst-finish Artist II model electric guitar, serial no. 522858, was made in 1995 and features attractive inlays on the headstock and Brazilian rosewood fretboard. This guitar was used on stage during the band’s December 2000 concert in Las Vegas, shortly before the release of their 2001 album entitled Arrival. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity signed by Schon, copies of photos of Schon holding the guitar and playing it on stage, and a copy of the 2001 DVD of the Vegas concert with Schon playing the guitar through much of the show, including ‘Separate Ways,’ and ‘Wheel in the Sky.’ Paul Reed Smith guitars are highly regarded in the music world, with Schon using them for several years. Stage-used instruments from legendary bands such as Journey are quite rare, especially one built by a preeminent guitar maker, with iron-clad provenance from the musician himself. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $500
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Stratocaster signed twice during his 1989 In Step tour 350. Stevie Ray Vaughan. Lime
green-bodied Fender Stratocaster electric guitar, serial no. V037586. Signed on the back of the body in black felt tip, “Stevie Ray Vaughan ’89,” and signed again on the back of the head. A custom-cut piece of Plexiglass has been affixed to the back of the body to protect the signature. In fine condition. Consignor indicates signatures were obtained on July 28, 1989, in St. Paul, Minnesota. Vaughan had played Riverfest that day during his In Step tour. Single-signed guitars are quite scarce, with twice-signed examples being practically nonexistent. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $300
351. Stevie Ray Vaughan’s Band.
Sunburst-finish Stevie Ray Vaughan model Fender Stratocaster, No. SZ3043669, signed in silver ink on the black pickguard, engraved “SRV,” by his brother Jimmie Vaughan, Double Trouble’s Tommy Shannon and Chris Layton, and Lonnie Mack, who recorded two albums with Vaughan in the mid 1980s. In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $300
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Strat signed by guitar giants Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jeff Beck, and Johnny Winter
352. Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jeff Beck, and Johnny Winter. Bright yellow-bodied USA-made Fender Stratocaster
electric guitar, serial No. E915065, signed on the body in black felt tip by Stevie Ray Vaughan, adding “89,” Jeff Beck, and Johnny Winter. In fine condition, with a small area of discoloration to the white pickguard. Accompanied by a copy of a newspaper photograph of New Mexico radio station KZRR’s public signing of a sympathy card for Vaughan after his passing, with this guitar in the background signed by Vaughan and Beck. Guitar is also accompanied by a copy of a release from KZRR where the guitar was awarded as a prize, a receipt from New Mexico music store selling the guitar, and a further transfer of ownership of the guitar dated 1991. An extremely desirable combination of guitar greats, as Vaughan toured with Beck and collaborated with Winter.Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $300
353. Bruce Springsteen. Sunburst-finish Fender Squier ‘telecaster-style’ electric guitar, signed on the white pickguard in blue felt tip. In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200 112 GUITARS
CSNY signs directly on the guitar body
354. Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young. Natural wood-finish Alvarez Regent six-string acoustic guitar, signed on the
body in black felt tip by David Crosby, Stephen Stills, Graham Nash, and Neil Young. In fine condition, with light remnants of a professionally removed inscription above Nash’s signature. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA, obtained before Young’s signature was acquired in October of 2011. Having all four members of this classic team on a single instrument is quite uncommon. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
The Eagles’ most desirable and successful line-up
355. The Eagles. Natural wood-finish Fender Squier Tele ‘telecaster-style’ electric guitar, signed on the body in blue ink by Joe Walsh and Glenn Frey, and in blue and black felt tip on the pickguard by Don Henley, Don Felder, and Timothy B. Schmit. In fine condition. All the signatures were obtained in-person in Los Angeles between 2005–2007. Accompanied by five photos taken at time of signing and a full letter of authenticity from Roger Epperson/REAL. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200 www.rrauction.com 113
356. Deep Purple: Ritchie Blackmor e.
Cream-colored Fender Stratocaster electric guitar, serial no. MZ5101586, signed on the white pickguard in blue felt tip by Blackmore. A Machine Head album sticker has been affixed to the body. In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.… Starting Bid $200
357. Grand Funk Railroad.
Cream-colored Fender Stratocaster, No. MZ0239592, with a Fender logo and American flag labels affixed to the body, signed on the white pickguard in black felt tip by Mel Schacher, Don Brewer, and Mark Farner. A small group photo has also been affixed to the pickguard. In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
Skull and crossbones-highlighted guitar Metallica. Blackbodied ESP KH-202 electric guitar, with skull and crossbone highlights on the fretboard, signed on the body in silver ink by James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett, and Robert Trujillo, all signing first names only. In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Roger Epperson/REAL. Guitars signed by the whole band—especially on the body itself—are seldom encountered. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
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359. Willie Nelson. Sunburst-finish Stedman Pro ‘stratocaster-style’ electric guitar, signed on the white pickguard in blue ink by Nelson. In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
360. James Taylor. Natural wood-finish six-string acoustic guitar, signed on the black pickguard in silver ink by Taylor. In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
361. Tom Petty. Cream-
colored Fender telecaster, serial no. MN622812, signed on the white pickguard in blue felt tip by Petty. In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.… Starting Bid $200
362. Brian Setzer. Gibson Epiphone Flamekat model electric guitar, with flames on the body, dice on the knobs, and dice inlaid to the fretboard, signed on the body in silver ink by Setzer. In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
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363. Blues Musicians.
Purple-bodied Fender Stratocaster, No. MZ0228096, signed on the body in silver ink by Buddy Guy, Hubert Sumlin, Roy Rogers, Jim Thackery, Chris Duarte, Magic Slim, Walter Trout, Little Charlie Baty, and also signed on the white pickguard in blue felt tip by Joe Bonnamassa. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.… Starting Bid $200
364. Blues Musicians.
Black-bodied Fender Stratocaster electric guitar, serial no. U021265, signed on the body in gold ink by Jimmie Vaughan, Kenny Wayne Shepard, Robert Cray, and B. B. King; and on the white pickguard in blue and black felt tip by Hubert Sumlin, Joe Louis Walker, Elvin Bishop, Lonnie Mack, Buddy Guy, Johnny Winter, and Joe Bonamassa. In fine condition. King is quite scarce on a Fender model as he stopped signing any guitars but Gibson’s in the mid-1990s. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
365. Blues Musicians.
Natural wood-finish Fender DG-7 six-string acoustic guitar, signed on the body in black felt tip by nine blues musicians: Honeyboy Edwards, Henry Townsend, Homesick James, Taj Mahal, Robert Lockward Jr., Roy Rogers, Keb Mo’, John Hammond, and Rory Block. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
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366. Buddy Guy. Red with white polka-dot Fender Stratocaster, serial no. MSN622360, signed on the white pickguard in black felt tip, “Buddy Guy 06.” This is a Buddy Guy signature model guitar, with his name engraved on the neck. This model of guitar was released in three colors, black, cream and red, with the red being the scarcest of the three. In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
Stage-used Les Paul of guitar innovator Roy Buchanan
367. Roy Buchanan. Guitarist and blues musician (1939–1988) and a renowned pioneer of the Telecaster sound. Roy
Buchanan’s stage-used guitar. Sunburst-finish Gibson Les Paul model guitar, 1971-72, serial no. 678450, was owned and played by Buchanan for many years. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from his wife, Judy Buchanan, which reads, in full: “Gibson Les Paul—serial number 678450 belonged to Roy Buchanan. He’s owned this guitar for many years & played it often.” Also accompanied by a glossy 8 x 10 Atlantic Records publicity photo of Buchanan holding a similar model guitar, a book and album sleeve featuring the same photo, and a 1992 bill of sale which also states this guitar was owned by Buchanan. In fine condition, with expected scattered light wear, a bit heavier to the back of neck and body. A guitar player for most of his life, Buchanan interacted with all kinds of musicians including Robbie Robertson and Jimi Hendrix. A pioneer of different sounds and techniques, Buchanan rarely used effects pedals, instead relying on unconventional methods to achieve his sound, including pouring water on the tubes of his amplifier. A super rare offering of a performance-used guitar from one of music’s most revered guitarists. Oversized. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
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Fifty celebrities sign for a cause, including Streisand, Britney, Fergie, Taylor Swift, and the cast of Glee
368. Guitar of Hope. Sunburst-finish Epiphone PR-150VS model six-string acoustic guitar, signed ink and felt tip on the
front, back, and sides of the body, as well as the pickguard, by 50 musicians and entertainers, all in support of a family who experienced a personal battle with cancer, with the proceeds from the sale of this guitar going to the family. Signers are: Adam Levine, Adam Shankman, Alan Jackson, Amy Grant, Ariana Grande, Baby Face, Barbra Streisand, Big Time Rush, Blake Shelton, Brad Paisley, Britney Spears, Carlos Santana, Chris Mann, Christina Aguilera, Christina Millian, Ellen DeGeneres, Fergie, Gavin Rosdale, Gary LeVox, Gwen Stefani, Hillary Duff, Jason Aldean, Jay Demarcus, Joe Don Rooney, Josh Duhamel, Josh Groban, Kathy Griffin, Kelly Clarkson, Kimberly Williams Paisley, K. T. Oslin, Miley Cyrus, Paula Abdul, Rachel DiPillo, Reba McEntire, Ronnie Dunn, Shakira, Sylvie Vartan, Taylor Swift, Usher, Vince Gill, and Glee cast members Chris Colfer, Darren Criss, Cheyenne Jackson, Adam Lambert, Jane Lynch, Kevin McHale, Marl Salling, Harry Shum, Jr., Jenna Ushkowitz, and Erinn Westbrook. In fine condition. Originally started with the hope of obtaining a few signatures to auction the guitar for the family, the effort quickly gained support and momentum through a close network of friends, associates, and the charity of the celebrities. The guitar is accompanied by a detailed narrative of the travels of the guitar, chronicling its journeys across the country from Nashville, Tennessee, Burbank, New York City, Beverly Hills, northern California, and a flight on Taylor Swift’s private jet. The narrative is composed by those who helped in obtaining the signatures, with each listing the signatures they personally acquired, and is also accompanied by 18 photos taken at the time of signing, including McEntire, Duff, DiPillo, Westbrook, Grande, Shelton, Fergie, and several Glee cast members. A one-of-a-kind offering, extensively documented, and generously signed for a worthy and personal cause. Again, proceeds from the sale of this guitar will be sent to the family as they rebuild their lives. RR Auction COA.‌Starting Bid $300
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POSTERS
371. Atlanta International Pop Festival Starting Bid $200
372. Atlantic City Pop Festival Starting Bid $200
373. Blind Faith Starting Bid $200
374. Eric Clapton
375. Creedence Clearwater Revival
376. Robert Crumb: Keep on Truckin’
377. Robert Crumb: Big Brother and The Holding Company
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
SIGNED Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
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378. Robert Crumb: Grateful Dead
379. Fleetwood Mac
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
380. Grateful Dead Starting Bid $200
Original Stanley Mouse ‘Lightning Rose’
381. Grateful Dead: Jerry Garcia Starting Bid $200
382. Grateful Dead: Stanley Mouse Starting Bid $200
383. Incredible String Band SIGNED Starting Bid $200
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384. Isle of Wight Festival Starting Bid $200
385. Isle of Wight Festival
386. Lynyrd Skynyrd
Starting Bid $200
387. The Monkees SIGNED Starting Bid $200
388. Monterey Pop Festival
390. Stevie Ray Vaughan SIGNED Starting Bid $200
SIGNED Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
389. Cat Stevens SIGNED Starting Bid $200
391. The Who Starting Bid $200
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392. The Who: Daltrey and Townshend SIGNED Starting Bid $200
394. The Who: John Entwistle Starting Bid $200
397. Woodstock: Janis Joplin OVERSIZED PHOTOGRAPH Starting Bid $200
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395. Woodstock Starting Bid $200
393. The Who: Roger Daltrey SIGNED Starting Bid $200
396. Woodstock Starting Bid $200
398. Woodstock: Grace Slick Starting Bid $200
Gold & Platinum Sales AwardS
402. AC/DC: Fly on the Wall Starting Bid $200
405. Pat Benatar: In the Heat of the Night Starting Bid $200
403. Asia: Asia Starting Bid $200
406. Blondie: Eat to the Beat Starting Bid $200
404. Beach Boys: Beach Boys in Concert Starting Bid $200
407. Blues Brothers: Briefcase Full of Blues Starting Bid $200
Platinum award for Walk On, personally delivered by Brad Delp 408. Bon Jovi: Slippery When Wet
409. Boston: Walk On Starting Bid $300
Starting Bid $200
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410. David Bowie: The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars
411. Ken Burns: Ken Burns Jazz Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
412. The Cars: Panorama Starting Bid $200
413. Cher: Believe
415. Crosby, Stills, and Nash: Daylight Again Starting Bid $200
124 Gold & Platinum Sales Awards
Starting Bid $200
414. Chicago: Chicago 19 Starting Bid $200
416. The Eagles: Hell Freezes Over Starting Bid $200
417. Foreigner: Double Vision
418. Genesis: Abacab Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
421. The Kinks: One for the Road
420. Journey: Departure
422. Madonna: Madonna
419. Guns ‘N’ Roses: Appetite For Desctruction
423. Meat Loaf: Bat Out Of Hell Starting Bid $200
424. Metallica: Metallica Starting Bid $200
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425. Motley Crue: White Red Starting Bid $200
426. Ted Nugent: Double Live Gonzo Starting Bid $200
428. Prince: 1999
Starting Bid $200
126 Gold & Platinum Sales Awards
Starting Bid $200
429. Radiohead: OK Computer
Starting Bid $200
430. Red Hot Chili Peppers: Californication
427. Robert Plant: Principle Moments
Starting Bid $200
431. Rush: Grace Under Pressure Starting Bid $200
432. Boz Scaggs: Silk Degrees Starting Bid $200
433. Tupac Shakur: R U Still Down Starting Bid $200
434. Paul Simon: There Goes Rhymin’ Simon Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
437. The Supremes: Love Child
436. Sting: The Soul Cages
438. U2: Achtung Baby
435. Paul Simon: You’re The One
439. Van Halen: Van Halen II Starting Bid $200
440. Yes: 90125 Starting Bid $200
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JOEY RAMONE Eclectic collection of 100 albums including Van Halen, The Monkees, Lou Reed, Sex Pistols, and Beatles
444. Joey Ramone’s Album Collection. One hundred albums from Joey Ramone’s personal record collection, all in their original album sleeves, almost all LPs, with a few EPs mixed in. In overall very good to fine condition. An truly eclectic collection, and a wonderful example of Ramone’s diverse musical tastes ranging from the oldies to heavy metal, and classic rock to punk. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the Joey Ramone Estate. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $500
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Artists in the collection are: - 10cc (Deceptive Bends) - AC/DC (Back in Black) - AC/DC (Highway to Hell) - Aerosmith (Get Your Wings) - Alice Cooper (Easy Action) - Alice Cooper (Welcome to My Nightmare) - Big Boys (Fun Fun Fun) - Blondie (Blondie studio album) - Bob Dylan (John Wesley Harding) - Cheap Trick (Cheap Trick studio album) - Dionne Warwick (Anthology) - Frank Zappa (Studio Tan) - George Burns (Sings) - Jeff Beck, Tim Bogert, & Carmine Appice (Beck Bogert Appice) - Joe Walsh (Got any Gum?) - John Lennon (Imagine) - Lester Bangs (Birdland with Lester Bangs) - Lou Reed (Berlin) - Lou Reed (Dirty Blvd.) - Lou Reed (Rock n Roll Animal) - Metallica (Ride the Lightning) - Motley Crue (Girls Girls Girls) - Motley Crue (Theatre of Pain) - Naïve (From Moscow) - Nitzer Ebb (Let Your Body Learn) - Nuggets (Original Artyfacts from the First Psychedelic Era) - Os Replicantes (Androides sonham com quitarras electricas) - Panx Romana (???????? π?????) - Pete Wylie (Sinful) - Prince (Sign ‘O’ the Times) - Ratos de Porao aka RDP (Anarkophobia) - Rod Stewart (Never a Dull Moment) - Rod Stewart (two-sided singles album: Some Guys Have All the Luck / Bad for You) - Roky Erickson & Evilhook (Wildlife ET) - Sex Pistols (Never Mind the Bollocks
Here’s the Sex Pistols) - Sid Vicious (Sid Sings) - Slade (Alive!) - Slade (Nobody’s Fools) - Sonic Youth (two-sided singles album: Master=dik & Beat on the Brat) - Suzi Quatro (Rock Hard) - T. Rex (Electric Warrior) - T. Rex (Light of Love) - Talking Heads (Houses in Motion) - Talking Heads (Little Creatures) - The Animals (Greatest Hits Live!) - The Animals (The Most of) - The Bad Seeds (The Birthday Party) - The Barracudas (Drop Out with the Barracudas) - The Beach Boys (Endless Summer) - The Beach Boys (Surfin’ USA) - The Beatles (Beatlemania! with the Beatles) - The Beatles (Live! At the Star-Club in Hamburg, Germany 1962) - The Beatles (Something New Something New) - The Belle Stars (Sign of the Times) - The Blues Project (Live at Town Hall) - The Byrds (Mr. Tambourine Man) - The Kinks (Lola versus Powerman and the Moneygoround Part One) - The Kinks (Vol. 2: The Pye History of British Pop Music) - The Legendary Stardust Cowboy (Rock-It to Stardom) *signed by Cowboy - The Marcels (Blue Moon) - The McCoys (Hang on Sloopy) - The Monkees (The Birds, the Bees & the Monkees) - The Monkees (The Monkees) - The Mushrooms (Taste of the Mushrooms) - The Pastels (Million Tears) - The Replacements (I’ll Be You, LP version single)
- The Rezillos (Can’t Stand the Rezillos) - The Saints ((I’m) Stranded) - The Seeds (A Web of Sound) - The Seeds (Fallin’ off the Edge) - The Shadows of Knight (Gloria) - The Smiths (Louder than Bombs) - The Swinging Madisons (The Swinging Madisons) - The Temptations (Greatest Hits) - The Temptations (Temptations Live!) - The The (Uncertain Smile) - The Undertones (Positive Touch) - The Undertones (The Undertones) - The Unknowns (Dream Sequence) - The Untamed Youth (Some Kinda Fun!!) - The Ventures (On Stage around the World in Japan, England & the US) - The Ventures (Runnin’ Strong) - The Wackers (Hot Wacks) - The Who (Magic Bus on Tour) - The Who (The High Numbers, Who’s on the BBC Tonight) - The Who (Who’s next) - The Yardbirds (Remember…) - Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers (Damn the Torpedoes) - Tommy Boyce & Bobby Hart (I Wonder What She’s Doing Tonite?) - Tommy James & the Shondells (Best of Tommy James & the Shondells) - Tommy James & the Shondells (Grimson & Clover) - U2 (Boy) - Van Halen (1984 30th Anniversary) - Van Halen (Van Halen) - Various Artists (1976 Live at Max’s Kansas City) - Velvet Monkeys (Future) - Violent Femmes (3) - Winger (Winger) - Yello (Stella) - ZZ Top (Eliminator)
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Vast collection of 100+ CDs including The Beatles, Ramones, Clash, Rolling Stones, and Bob Dylan
445. Joey Ramone’s CD Collection. Large collection of 102 compact discs from Joey Ramone’s personal collection, almost all in their original cases. In overall fine condition. A great and eclectic collection of some of Joey’s favorite musicians and friends. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the Joey Ramone Estate. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $500
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Artists in the collection are: - 22 Jacks (Uncle Bob) - Al Green (Let’s Stay Together) - Al Green (Livin’ for You) - Alice Cooper (Killer) - Alice Cooper (The Life and Crimes of Alice Cooper, disc 4) - All Systems Go! (All Systems Go) - Backyard Babies (Friends Demo) *with signed picture to Joey - Bangs (Tiger Beats) - Blackfire (One Nation Under) - Blondie (Blondie’s Hits) - Blue Stingrays (Surf-n-Burn) - Bob Dylan (Biograph) - Bob Dylan (Blood on the Tracks) - Bob Marley & the Wailers (Survival) - Cheap Trick (At Budokan) - Cheap Trick (Cheap Trick) - Creation (Biff Bang Pow!) - D Generation (No Way Out) - D Generation (Through the Darkness) - David Bowie (Rock and Roll Suicide) - Dee Dee Ramone (Hop Around) - Downtown Mystic (Rock n Roll 4 the Soul) - Elvis (Elvis chante Mort Shuman & Doc Pomus) - Hammerbrain (Don’t Even Think of It) - Howie B. (Music for Babies) - International Velvet (Catatonia) - Joey Ramone, Keith, Amy, Alice Cooper Interview (the Electric Ballroom) - Julie Grant, Billie Davis, Helen Shapiro (Take 3 Girls: Here Come the Girls, Vol. 3) - Kansas (King Biscuit) - Lars Frederiksen and the Bastards (Lars Frederiksen and the Bastards) - Live (The Distance to Here) - Lou Reed (Ecstasy) - Lou Reed (Perfect Night Live in London) - MC5 (Best of the MC5) - MC5 (Kick out the Jams)
- Mel Brooks & Carl Reiner (2000 Year Old Man, 2013 Cannes Festival) - Motorhead (1916) - Mott the Hoople (All the Young Dudes) - Mott the Hoople (Greatest Hits) - New York Dolls (Lipstick Killers: The Mercer Street Sessions, 1972) - Nirvana (Nevermind) - Pat Benatar (Greatest Hits Live) - Pearl Jam (Pearl Jam Live On Two Legs) - Pete Yorn (Life on a Chain) - Phil Spector (Back to Mono 1958-1969) - Quickie (Dropping the Way) - R.L. Burnside (Come On In) - Ramones (Adios Amigos) - Ramones (It’s Alive) - Ramones (Ramones anthology) *signed and inscribed by Joey - Ramones (Ramones Blitzkreig Pop) - Rancid (Life Won’t Wait) - Red Aunts (Saltbox) - Red Hot Chili Peppers (Californication) - Richard Morbid (Candy Coated Disguise) - Rod Stewart (Every Picture Tells a Story) - Ronnie Spector (She Talks to Rainbows) - Sean Lennon (Into the Sun) *signed and inscribed to Joey - Slade (Slade on Stage) - Sleater-Kinney (The Hot Rock) - Small Faces (The BBC sessions) - Sonny Vincent (Parallax in Wonderland) - Stooges!! (Disc 5) - Supergrass (Supergrass) - T-Model Ford (You Better Keep Still) - T. Rex (Tanx) - The Beatles (White album) - The Beatles (Yellow Submarine) - The Bell Rays (Let it Blast)
- The Clash (Clash on Broadway) - The Clash (From Here to Eternity Live) - The Clash (London Calling) - The Clash (Sandinista!) - The Drifters (The Drifters Box: Rockin’ & Driftin’) - The Frantic Flattops (Rock n Roll Murder) - The Independents (Back from the Grave) - The Independents (CMJ 2000) - The Jimi Hendrix Experience (Electric Ladyland) - The Kinks (Greatest Hits) - The Kinks (The Kink Kronikles) - The Misfits (American Pyscho) - The Murder City Devils (Murder City Devils) - The Nutley Brass (Ramones Songbook) - The Rolling Stones (No Security, Live from the Bridges to Babylon Tour) - The Rolling Stones (Singles Collection: The London Years) - The Rolling Stones (Stone Box) - The Rolling Stones (Trash Surfin’ Live) - The Ronettes (The Early Years, 61-62) - The Slackers (Live at Ernesto’s!) - The Who (BBC sessions) - The Zombies (The Singles Collection: As & Bs 1964-1969) - Tom Petty (Full Moon Fever) - Traveling Wilburys (Vol. 1) - Van Morrison (T.B. Sheets) - Various Artists (Brace Yourself! A Tribute to Otis Blackwell Shanachie 5702) - Various Artists (Music to Kill For) - Various Artists (Punk O Rama, Vol. 6) - Various Artists (Till the Night is Gone: A Tribute to Doc Pomus) - Various Artists (We Will Fall: The Iggy Pop Tribute) *signed - Vision (Watching the World Burn)
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Joey’s Caddy
446. Joey Ramone’s White Cadillac. Joey
Ramone’s personallyowned and used 1993 Cadillac, vehicle identification number 1G6CD53BXP4257054. White Cadillac four-door sedan has 73,781 on the odometer and features a bronze leather interior, a cabriolet roof, and a 4.9-liter V8 engine. This Cadillac was left to Joey by his father and never officially registered under Joey’s name. He seldomly drove it, as NYC living rarely required the use of a car. In fine condition, with a slightly cracked windshield and some chipping and paint loss around both tail lights. Bidding Note: Car is currently stored in upstate New York and the winning bidder is responsible for cost of shipping the car from origin to destination. A most-undecidedly ‘non-punk’ personal possession from the godfather of American punk. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $1000
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Couch featured on the cover of Don’t Worry About Me
447. Joey Ramone’s Red Aztec Print Cushion Couch. Joey Ramone’s personally-owned and -used couch. Red
Aztec print cushion floor-style couch consists of nine 38˝ x 38˝ cushions (which would be doubled-up for sitting), one corner piece with arm rest, and two back cushions. The famous image of Joey sitting on this very couch, taken by longtime friend George Seminara, appeared on the front cover of Joey’s posthumous solo album Don’t Worry About Me, as well as in the album’s other promotional material. In fine condition, with one missing bottom cushion and one missing back cushion. Accompanied by a limited edition color vinyl pressing of the album, as well as a promotional poster which features the cover art. A unique item from the punk legend, obtained directly from his New York apartment, and featured prominently on his first solo album. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the Joey Ramone Estate. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $500
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Joey’s custommade studded black leather pants 448. Joey Ramone’s Black Leather Pants.
Joey Ramone’s personally-owned and -worn pants. Custom-made black leather pants feature a single snap closure and small gold star studs along the edge of both front pockets. In fine condition. A beautiful article of clothing made in punk rock’s preferred material. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the Joey Ramone Estate. RR Auction COA.… Starting Bid $300
The luminary front man’s punk accented leather pants 449. Joey Ramone’s Black Leather Pants.
Joey Ramone’s personally-owned and -worn pants. Custom-made black leather pants feature a single snap single button closure, two back pockets, small leather loop and key chain along the waist, several buckles down the legs, and zippered cuffs. In fine condition, with expected wear. A fantastic piece which perfectly captures the classic punk essence of this legendary musical icon. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the Joey Ramone Estate. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $300
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Classic black leather Charro jacket worn by the Ramones legendary front man
450. Joey Ramone’s Leather Jacket. Joey Ramone’s personally-owned and -worn leather jacket. Black leather jacket has a large Charro Iron Roses label sewn into the lining and features a zip-up front, two zippered front pockets, laced leather cuffs and waist, and a colorful Charro Storm Roses image on the reverse featuring a skull and crossbones. In fine condition, with expected light wear. Leather jackets were a signature image for the band, with this one being one of the most substantial wardrobe pieces from Joey’s personal collection. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the Joey Ramone Estate. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
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451. Joey Ramone’s Sweatshirt. Joey Ramone’s personally-owned
and -worn sweatshirt. Black-hooded sweatshirt, size XL by Jerzees, features the band’s logo in blue on the front, with white numbers 1-4 along one sleeve. In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the Joey Ramone Estate. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
452. Joey Ramone’s T-Shirt. Joey Ramone’s personally-owned Ramones T-shirt. White T-shirt, size XL by Hanes, features the band’s logo on the front against a bright neon colored background. In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the Joey Ramone Estate. RR Auction COA.… Starting Bid $200
453. Joey Ramone’s T-Shirt. Joey Ramone’s personally-owned Ramones
T-shirt. Black T-shirt, size XL by Hanes, features the band’s name along the left edge next to an image of a young boy in coveralls. In very good condition, with some scattered crazing to image, as well as some small areas of surface and color loss. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the Joey Ramone Estate. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
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454. Joey Ramone’s T-Shirt. Joey
Ramone’s personally-owned Ramones T-shirt. White T-shirt, size XL, features a cartoon image of the band performing with Homer Simpson standing next to the drum kit, and “Ramones, We Are Punk generation,” printed on the front and back. In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the Joey Ramone Estate. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
455. Joey Ramone’s T-Shirt. Joey Ramone’s
personally-owned Ramones 1994 Acid Chaos tour T-shirt. Black T-shirt, size XL by Hanes, features an image of two rabbits at Rockaway Beach on the front, with the five South American dates printed on the reverse. In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the Joey Ramone Estate. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
456. Joey Ramone’s T-Shirt. Joey Ramone’s
personally-owned Ramones T-shirt. White T-shirt features an image of the band on the front with their Rock and Roll High School High School artwork on the reverse. In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the Joey Ramone Estate. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
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457. Joey Ramone’s T-Shirt. Joey Ramone’s personally-owned 1990 Escape from New York tour T-shirt. White T-shirt, size L by Fruit of the Loom, features the band’s logo on the front with a vibrant tie-die background, with the reverse listing the concert’s dates and cities. In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the Joey Ramone Estate. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
458. Joey Ramone’s T-Shirt. Joey Ramone’s personally-owned
Ramones T-shirt. White T-shirt, size M by Screen Stars, features a cartoon image of two rabbits at Rockaway Beach, along with the printed lyrics to the song. In fine condition, with a bit of scattered light soiling. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the Joey Ramone Estate. RR Auction COA.… Starting Bid $200
460. Joey Ramone’s T-Shirts. Joey Ramone’s two personally-owned Ramones T-shirts. Two identical black T-shirts, size XL by Hanes, featuring the band’s name, website address, and modified logo on the front, with the address again and “founding member” printed on the reverse. Both in fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the Joey Ramone Estate.RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200 138 JOEY RAMONE
Adios Amigos Tour shirt 461. Joey Ramone’s T-Shirt. Joey
Ramone’s personally-owned 1996 Adios Amigos tour T-shirt. Black T-shirt, size XL by Hanes, features the band’s tour image on the front, with the dates and venues from their final tour printed on the reverse. In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the Joey Ramone Estate. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
462. Joey R a m on e ’ s T-Shirt. Joey
Ramone’s personally-owned and -worn Ramones T-shirt. Black T-shirt, size XL by Jerzees, features the band’s name and Rock and Roll High School emblem on the front. In fine condition. Accompanied by a printout of a picture of Joey in the shirt and a letter of authenticity from the Joey Ramone Estate. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
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463. Joey Ramone’s T-Shirt. Joey Ra-
mone’s personally-owned Ramones T-shirt. White T-shirt features an image of the band’s We’re a Happy Family cover art, with the song’s lyrics printed on the reverse. In very good condition, with scattered soiling and stains. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the Joey Ramone Estate. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
464. Joey Ramone’s T-Shirt. Joey Ramone’s personally-owned Ramones T-shirt. White T-shirt, size XL by Fruit of the Loom, features an image of the band against a psychedelic mushroom background. In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the Joey Ramone Estate. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
465. Joey Ramone’s T-Shirt. Joey Ramone’s personally-owned Ramones T-shirt. Black T-shirt, size XL by Fruit of the Loom, features a colorful image of the band’s Mondo Bizarro design. In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the Joey Ramone Estate. RR Auction COA.… Starting Bid $200
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466. Joey Ramone’s T-Shirt. Joey Ramone’s
personally-owned 1996 Adios Amigos concert tour T-shirt. Black T-shirt, size XL by Winterland, features images of the band members on the front and “Adios Amigos,” printed on the reverse. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the Joey Ramone Estate. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
467. Joey Ramone’s T-Shirt. Joey
Ramone’s personally-owned 1994 Acid Eaters German tour concert T-shirt. Black T-shirt features the band’s tour logo on the front and their German dates and venues printed on the reverse. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the Joey Ramone Estate. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
468. Joey Ramone’s T-Shirt. Joey Ra-
mone’s personally-owned 1996 Adios Amigos concert tour T-shirt. Black T-shirt features the band’s logo on the front and the March 16, 1996, Buenos Aires tour stop printed on the reverse. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the Joey Ramone Estate. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
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469. Joey Ramone’s T-Shirt. Joey Ra-
mone’s personally-owned 1995 Adios Amigos Japanese concert tour T-shirt. Black T-shirt, size M by Gildan, features the band’s logo on the front and the Japanese venues and dates on the reverse. In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the Joey Ramone Estate. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
470. Joey Ramone’s T-Shirt. Joey Ra-
mone’s personally-owned T-shirt. White T-shirt, size XL by Fruit of the Loom, features the band’s neon Ramones Mania logo on the front and “Gabba Gabba Hey” on the reverse. In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the Joey Ramone Estate. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
471. Joey Ramone’s T-Shirt. Joey Ramone’s
personally-owned 1995 Adios Amigos Japanese concert tour T-shirt. Light brown T-shirt, size L by Murina, features the band’s logo on the front and the Japanese venues and dates on the reverse. In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the Joey Ramone Estate. RR Auction COA.… Starting Bid $200
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Tinted sunglasses from the pioneering punk rocker 472. Joey Ramone’s Glasses. Joey Ramone’s
personally-owned and -worn glasses with amber-colored circular prescription lenses. Frames measure 4.5˝ wide with no maker identified. In fine condition, with slightly bent temples. Ramone’s sunglasses were a key part of his iconic punk rock look. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the Joey Ramone Estate. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
473. Joey Ramone’s Black Leather Gloves. A pair
of Joey Ramone’s personally-owned and -worn gloves. Black leather gloves are a size medium with Velcro wrist closures and no maker’s label present. In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the Joey Ramone Estate. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
474. Joey Ramone’s Bracelet. Joey Ramone’s
personally-owned bracelet. Metal slip-on bracelet measures approximately 2.5˝ wide, with raised Sanskrit lettering on the front. No maker’s name is visible. In fine condition, with some expected light wear and tarnishing. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the Joey Ramone Estate. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
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475. Joey Ramone’s Watch. Joey Ramone’s personally-owned wrist
watch. Analog watch features a sweeping second hand, black leather strap, and “United States of America,” and “Twenty” printed around the edges of the face, with a United States seal in the center. In fine condition, with a small vertical crease and separation to band. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the Joey Ramone Estate. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
476. Joey Ramone’s Ear Cuff. Joey Ramone’s personally-owned ear cuff. Silver cuff measures approximately 2˝ long and features a dangling lightning bolt, with a partial proof mark visible inside the upper portion. Scattered tarnishing, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the Joey Ramone Estate. RR Auction COA.… Starting Bid $200
477. Joey Ramone’s Pendant.
Joey Ramone’s personally-owned pendant. Pendant measures approximately 1.25˝ in diameter and features a large spider and skull set against a spider web. In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the Joey Ramone Estate. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
478. Joey Ramone’s Pin. Joey Ramone’s personally-owned Bikers Against Drunk Driving pin. Rectangular pin measures approximately 1.25˝ long and features the organization’s logo. Pin comes in its 2.75 x 2.5 metal case. In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the Joey Ramone Estate. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
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479. Joey Ramone’ s P i n . Joey
481. Joey Ramone’s Pin. Joey Ramone’s
Ramone’s personally-owned lapel pin. Metal pin measures approximately 3˝ wide and features a pair of crossed swords atop a laurel wreath. In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the Joey Ramone Estate. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
personally-owned pin. Pin measures approximately 1.25 x 1.5 and features a winged skull-topped shield with “Highway 61” engraved in the center. In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the Joey Ramone Estate. RR Auction COA.… Starting Bid $200
480. Joey Ramone’ s Pin. Joey Ra-
482. Joey Ramone’ s Key Chain.
mone’s personally-owned pin. Pin measures 1.25˝ long and features the band’s name in block capital letters. In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the Joey Ramone Estate. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
Joey Ramone’s personallyowned Hard Rock Cafe key chain. Key chain measures approximately 4˝ long and features a pink Cadillac convertible with the Hard Rock Cafe logo on the front door. In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the Joey Ramone Estate. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
The songwriter’s well-used Casio keyboard 483. Joey Ramone’ s Keyboard. Joey Ramone’s
personally-owned and -used keyboard. Off-white Casio Casiotone MT-40 keyboard measures 23˝ long, with adjustable rhythym selection and separate bass buttons. Keyboard has no batteries and no battery cover. In very good condition, with moderate wear and surface loss to keys and expected wear and soiling from use. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the Joey Ramone Estate. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
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484. Joey Ramone’s Stereo Microphone Mixer. Joey
Ramone’s personally-owned and -used microphone mixer and sound control fader. Numark Model MF-6000 mixer measures 5.5 x 3.75 x 2 and features a suction cup bottom, two microphone inputs, adjustable levels for the microphone and two lines, and various outputs on reverse. In fine condition, with expected light wear. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the Joey Ramone Estate. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
485. Joey Ramone’s Amplifier. Joey
Ramone’s personallyowned and -used amplifier. Black Peavy Audition 20 amp measures approximately 14 x 13 x 7.25. In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the Joey Ramone Estate. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
486. Joey Ramone’ s Walkman.
Joey Ramone’s peronallyowned and -used walkman. Sony FM walkman features a tuning dial at top and individual volume controls. Housed in its original leather belt case. Headphones are not included. In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the Joey Ramone Estate. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
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487. Joey Ramone’s Walkman. Joey
Ramone’s personally-owned and -used walkman. Sony AM/ FM cassette model WM-FX123 model retains its belt clip and also still has Ramone’s Golden Hits of the ShangriLas cassette inside. Headphones are not included. In fine, working condition. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the Joey Ramone Estate. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
488. Joey Ramone’ s Earbuds. Collection
of four pairs of Joey Ramone’s personallyowned and -used earbuds. Buds are made by Sony, Phillips, and Aiwa, with one pair’s maker unidentified. All four sets are housed in plastic Sony cases. In overall fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the Joey Ramone Estate. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
489. Joey Ramone’s Sega TV Tuner Pack. Joey Ramone’s personally-owned Sega Game Gear TV tuner pack. Unused tuner pack is housed in its original box. In fine condition, with a couple small tears to flaps of box. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the Joey Ramone Estate. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
490. Joey Ramone’s Sony Triton TV. Joey Ramone’s personally-owned and
-used Sony Triton TV. Exact dimensions are not available as item is in storage. In very good overall condition, with expected use and wear. Due to this item’s large size, special shipment will need to be arranged by the winning bidder and no returns will be accepted. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the Joey Ramone Estate. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $300
491. Joey Ramone’s Entertainment Center.
Joey Ramone’s personally-owned and -used black wood entertainment center. Exact dimensions are not available as item is in storage, however, the center is quite large and able to hold a TV, DVD/VCR/CD player arrangement, and has about four drawers, including one below the TV spot sizable enough to house several music albums. In very good overall condition, with expected use and wear. Due to this item’s massive size, special shipment will need to be arranged by the winning bidder and no returns will be accepted. Please note: items shown in entertainment center are not included. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the Joey Ramone Estate. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $300
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492. The Ramones Signed All-Access Box.
CD box for the band’s We’re Outta Here box set, 7.5 x 7.5, signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Joey, Johnny, Marky, CJ, and Dee Dee Ramone. The box is empty. In fine condition, with some light contrast to Dee Dee’s signature. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the Joey Ramone Estate. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
Personalized by The Simpson’s creator: “Thanks Joey, Your pal, Matt”
493. Joey Ramone’s Simpsons Cel. Joey Ramone’s personally-owned, hand-painted Simpsons animation cel. Cel measures 11 x 8.5, and is of the animated Ramone performing on an episode of the Simpsons, set against a printed background. Signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “Thanks Joey, Your pal, Matt (Groening),” adding a small sketch of Homer Simpson. Double-matted to an overall size of 17 x 14.5. In fine condition. The Ramones appeared on the fourth episode of Season 5 of the Simpsons entitled Rosebud, where they sang ‘Happy Birthday’ to Mr. Burns. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the Joey Ramone Estate. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200 148 JOEY RAMONE
494. Joey Ramone’s Simpsons Cel. Original handpainted animation cel of the Ramones performing on the Simpsons television show. Cel measures 11.5 x 9, is unsigned, and features cartoon images of the entire band on stage. Double-matted to an overall size of 17.5 x 14.75. In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the Joey Ramone Estate. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
495. Joey and Marky Ramone. Two identical color
satin-finish 8 x 10 photos of the animated Ramones on stage with Homer Simpson, each signed in black felt tip by Joey and Marky Ramone. In very good condition, with a noticeable vertical crease to right side of one photo and some light staining to upper right of other photo, slightly affecting Joey’s signature. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the Joey Ramone Estate. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
“To Joey R., Pete Townshend” 496. Joey Ramone’s Copy of The Who’s My Generation. Joey
Ramone’s personally-owned copy of The Who’s My Generation album signed and inscribed on the front cover, “To Joey R., Pete Townshend.” In fine condition, with some scattered light wear and dampstaining to top right of front cover, with some more staining to back cover. The record is included. Joey was a longtime fan of The Who, and he and Townshend actually shared the same birthday. A very personal piece from Ramone’s collection connecting two generations of rockers. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the Joey Ramone Estate. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
“Hey Ho Lets Go”
D Generation’s explosive ‘Helpless’
498. Joey Ramone’s Lyrics: Helpless. Ramone’s handwritten lyrics to 497. Joey Ramone’s Lyrics: Hey Ho Let’s Go. Unsigned handwritten
notes on both sides of an off-white 11 x 8.5 sheet. Ramone writes: “Hey Ho Lets Go,” “Buckle up for the ride of your life,” and “Gonna beat the street will it or die & falter.” In fine condition. An instantly-recognizable phrase from one of the band’s most iconic anthems. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the Joey Ramone Estate. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
the D Generation song ‘Helpless,’ unsigned, on the reverse of two photocopied book and magazine pages, one measuring 8.5 x 14, the other 8.5 x 11. Ramone writes out all four verses of the song, which begins (with spelling and grammar retained): “Father collected 50s records / But he was a racist / Mama grew with Frank Sinatra / Raised two hip hop kids…Our parents gave us television / & vanished in their cars / teachers gave us bad religion / stomach aches & scars.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds, small edge tears, and scattered creases and areas of light toning. D Generation was a New York City glam punk band formed in 1991. Written by the band’s vocalist Jesse Malin, ‘Helpless’ appeared on the band’s 1998 album Through the Darkness, as well as on the soundtrack for the film, The Faculty. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the Joey Ramone Estate. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.… Starting Bid $200
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‘Don’t Worry About Me’ working lyrics 499. Joey Ramone’s Lyrics: Don’t Worry About Me. Handwritten
working lyrics to the Joey Ramone song ‘Don’t Worry About Me,’ unsigned, on three off-white sheets, two of which have printing on the front. Ramone writes out 40 lines of lyrics in ballpoint and felt tip, beginning (with grammar and spelling retained): “I want ya baby but you / always lie always complainin / ya make the tears fall from / my eyes I want ya baby.” The lyrics continue: “When I saw you I knew / that I wanted you / Baby your the kinda girl / that ya just can’t get / through ta / standing on the street corner by the club / in a mini skirt your the / kinda girl that ya just / can’t for[get].” Printing on the reverse of one of the pages is a fax of what appears to be ideas for several related television episodes starring Ramone, and mentions “takes a CPR course with Bootsy Collins,” “builds a jigsaw puzzle with Ronnie Spector,” and “cooks a meal with Peter Boyle.” Other page features a portion of an article about Joey. In fine condition, with paper loss to one corner. ‘Don’t Worry About Me’ was the final track on Ramone’s first solo album, which was released the year after his death. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the Joey Ramone Estate. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
Joey’s crush ‘Maria Bartiromo’
500. Joey Ramone’s Lyrics: Maria Bartiromo. Handwritten working lyrics to the Joey Ramone song ‘Maria Barti-
romo,’ unsigned, on four off-white 8.5 x 11 sheets. This working version is written in ballpoint and felt tip, and titled at the top of the first page, “Maria B.” Lyrics read, in part (with grammar and spelling retained): “I watch her on the TV / with a cup of java / Every single day—She really / brightens up the day / I watch every day I watch her / every night she’s really outta sight / Maria B…Whats happening with Iomega we / all want to know will it beat the / street or falter come on tell us / so.” In fine condition, with a small notation and phone number to top left of first page. Joey wrote this song specifically for former CNN, CNBC, and Fox Business Network analyst Maria Bartiromo, whom he developed a crush on after the Ramones broke up. The song is featured on his 2002 solo album Don’t Worry About Me. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the Joey Ramone Estate. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
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“I met her in club down on Avon” 501. Joey Ramone’s Lyrics: Platinum. Handwritten lyrics to an apparently unpublished song by Joey Ramone. The untitled and unsigned lyrics are written on the reverse of an off-white 8.5 x 11 script page for the 1997 film Platinum. Ramone writes (with grammar and spelling retained): “I met her in club down on Avon / We had a real cool time she asked me / too stay—she had some real cool records vinyl / we had some problems I didn’t / for see / Why she takin it out on me / asked me to bed / said she always had a crush on me.” Joey has also written several notations along the bottom portion of the page. In fine condition, with some scattered small stains and punch holes to right side. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the Joey Ramone Estate. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
“I’m sick of this world with its hippocrites they feed on greed” 502. Joey Ramone’s Lyrics: Sick of This World. Handwritten lyrics to an apparently unpublished song by Joey Ramone. The untitled and unsigned lyrics are written on an 8.5 x 11 off-white sheet. Lyrics read (with grammar and spelling retained): “I’m sick of this world / with its hippocrites / they feed on greed / so compassionately / but I like to hear / both sides / so I can really let go / on my radio / but I wonder why / everybody has CDNC / today / & I wonder why everybody / is fucked up in somebody.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the Joey Ramone Estate. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
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The Ramones invade Berlin for a memorable 32-song show 509. The Ramones Berlin Show-Used Signed Poster. Color 23 x 33 show-used promotional poster for the
band’s concert at the Eissporthalle in Berlin on November 27, 1989, signed in black felt tip by Joey, Johnny, Marky, and CJ Ramone. Scattered creases and edge wear, and a bit of dampstaining to edges, otherwise fine condition. The band played an amazing 32-song set including Ramones classics ‘I Wanna Be Sedated,’ ‘Sheena Was a Punk Rocker,’ ‘Blitzkrieg Bop,’ and ‘Rock ‘N’ Roll High School.’ Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the Joey Ramone Estate. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
510. The Ramones Australasian Tour Signed Poster. Vi-
brant color 19 x 26.25 poster for the band’s 1989 Australasian tour, signed in black felt tip by Joey, Johnny, M a r k y, a n d CJ Ramone. Rolled and in fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the Joey Ramone Estate. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.… Starting Bid $200
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511. The Ramones Live Signed Poster. Color 29
x 19.5 promotional poster for the band’s shows in Athens, Greece, on May 12-15, 1992, signed in black felt tip by Joey, Johnny, Dee Dee, and Marky Ramone. In fine condition, with intersecting storage folds. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the Joey Ramone Estate. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
512. The Ramones The Ritz Signed Poster. Pro-
motional poster, 25 x 36, for the band’s two-night stint at the Ritz in New York in May of 1985, signed in black felt tip by Joey, Johnny, Dee Dee, and Richie Ramone. Rolled and in very good condition, with scattered creases and edge tears and dings, and dampstaining along left edge. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the Joey Ramone Estate. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
513. The Ramones 20th Anni v er sar y Signed Poster. Color
17.5 x 22.5 poster for the Ramones 20th anniversary tour, signed in black felt tip by Joey, Johnny, Marky, and CJ Ramone. Rolled and in fine condition, with some scattered dampstaining to left border. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the Joey Ramone Estate. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.… Starting Bid $200
515. Joey Ramone’s Doors Poster. Original color
concert poster for the Doors and Procul Harum’s shows at the Fillmore and Winterland Ballroom on November 16 and 17, 1967. Poster measures 13.25 x 19.25, was designed by Jim Blashfield, and features a colorful image of a man and a woman alongside the printed information. Matted and framed to an overall size of 18.5 x 24.5. In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the Joey Ramone Estate. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
516. Joey Ramone’s D Generation Poster. Joey
Ramone’s personally-owned poster for the D Generation concert held on April 15, 1999, at Peabody’s Down Under in Cleveland Flats, Ohio. Heavy stock poster measures 20 x 35, and features a neon image of a topless woman, with the promotional information along the lower portion. Rolled and in very good condition, with noticeable horizontal creases and some edge dings. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the Joey Ramone Estate. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
514. The Ramones and The Damned Poster. Color promotional poster, 40 x 30, for the Ramones and the Damned double-headliner concert at Brixton Academy on December 8, 1985, featuring the original 1978 Damned line-up. In very good condition, with previous storage folds, scattered creases, and a few tears to right edge. Rolled. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the Joey Ramone Estate. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
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517. Joey Ramone’s Beatles Window Card. Joey
Ramone’s personally-owned Beatles window card. Window card from A Hard Day’s Night measures 13.5 x 22, features partial images of all four Beatles, with the upper portion blank for theater information to be added. Framed to an overall size of 14 x 22.25. In very good condition, with several noticeable folds and creases, scattered light soiling and dampstaining, and a uniform shade of mild toning. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the Joey Ramone Estate. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
518. Joey Ramone’s Roy Galindo Lithograph.
Joey Ramone’s personallyowned limited edition 20 x 30 lithograph of Galindo’s image of Joey Ramone holding his microphone, numbered 64/500, signed in the lower border in pencil by Galindo. Rolled and in fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the Joey Ramone Estate. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
520. Joey Ramone’ s James Rizzi Artwork. Joey
Ramone’s personally-owned original James Rizzi artwork entitled ‘Girls.’ Mixed media artwork features three cut-out images of women in short skirts, each approximately 3.5˝ long, and attached atop small wooden blocks to a 3.5 x 5.5 off-white card, signed in colored pencil, “‘Girls’ James Rizzi 1/5 1982.” Matted and framed to an overall size of 6.25 x 8.25. In fine condition. Rizzi (1950–2011) was a pop artist from Brooklyn, New York, known for his bright and vivid three-dimensional artwork. He designed artwork for Ramone’s May 2001 memorial concert. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the Joey Ramone Estate. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
521. Joey Ramone’s Speed Racer Collectible Display. Joey Ramone’s per-
sonally-owned Speed Racer display. Display features two color images from the opening title segment, with a certificate of authenticity which states: “Both images featured on this lithograph appear in the opening title segment of every Speed Racer episode.” Double-matted and framed with the certificate to an overall size of 11 x 14.25. In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the Joey Ramone Estate. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
519. Joey Ramone’s Bob Gruen Photograph. Semi-glossy 11 x 17 photo of Joey Ramone on stage, originally taken by Gruen, signed in black felt tip in the lower border by Gruen, dated 2001, and also notated by the photographer, “Joey Ramone–1996.” Rolled and in very good condition, with some toning and staining along bottom edge, which could be matted out. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the Joey Ramone Estate. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
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THE RAMONES
525. The Ramones. End of the Century album signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Joey, Johnny, Dee Dee, and Marky Ramone. In very good condition, with scattered creases and surface impressions to front cover. The record is included. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
526. The Ramones. Promotional copy of their Leave
Home album signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint by Joey, Johnny, Dee Dee, and Tommy Ramone. In fine condition. The record is included. It is very difficult to find any promotional album signed by the original line-up. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
527. The Ramones. Two scarce unpublished vintage 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, and a full letter of authenticity from James Spence. As a whole, this desirable pairing represents the entire original lineup. Tommy, the last surviving member of the original Ramone’s lineup, recently passed away on July 11, 2014. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200 www.rrauction.com 155
Dee Dee’s stage-used bass verified by the Ramones guitar tech
528. Dee Dee Ramone.
Dee Dee Ramone’s personallyowned and stage-used bass guitar. Fender Precision bass, #S917607, made in the mid1980s, and purchased by Dee Dee after the theft of the band’s equipment, the guitar shows silicone remnants around the pick-ups, applied by Dee Dee himself, to prevent himself getting shocked due to his heavy perspiration. Signed on the white pickguard in black felt tip by Ramone. Dee Dee can be seen playing this very guitar on the Ramones ‘It’s Alive 1974–1976’ DVD during a performance at the Old Grey Whistle Test in London on February 26, 1985, a copy of which accompanies the guitar. In very good condition, with rusted pickguard screws, some rusting to the bridge saddles and polepieces, both knobs detached (one of which is included), expected wear to neck and body, and aforementioned residue around pickups. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from longtime Ramones employee Jeff ‘Truckie’ Golden, which states, “My name is credited on several Ramones albums…I was given the…Dee Dee Ramone personally owned and stage-used Fender Precision bass guitar…in lieu of one weeks pay by Ramones manager Monte Melnick. The guitar was left behind in an equipment locker at S. I. R. in NYC after Dee Dee Ramone quit the band.” Also included is a letter of authenticity from Ramones roadie Matthew Lolya, which states, in part: “I was a roadie for the Ramones from 1976–1989. I was a guitar tech and I personally worked with Johnny and Dee Dee’s guitars during the time I was employed by the band. The guitar…was owned and played by Dee Dee Ramone during the mid to late 80s…The guitar was signed by Dee Dee, in my presence, at my 7th St. apartment.” Finally, the guitar comes with a letter from the current owner who states he bought the guitar directly from Golden. Any stageused instrument from the iconic punk rock band is extremely scarce, even more so with such fantastic, iron-clad provenance. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $300
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Dee Dee’s jacket worn on the cover of his first solo album 529. Dee Dee Ramone. Dee Dee Ramone’s personally-owned and -worn jacket. Black jacket, made by La Rocka, features a zip-up front and is accented by turquoise suede on the pockets and shoulders. Ramone originally purchased the jacket in the late 1980s at the famous Trash and Vaudeville clothing shop at St. Marks Place in New York City, and can be seen wearing it on the front cover of his 1989 solo album Standing in the Spotlight. In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Dee Dee’s former wife Vera. Standing in the Spotlight marked a radical departure from the Ramones punk rock, spanning from rock and roll to old-school hip hop. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
Dee Dee’s Tiffany watch presented by the founder of Sire Records 530. Dee Dee Ramone. Dee Dee Ramone’s
personally-owned and -worn Tiffany watch. This rare BigTime stainless steel digital model features a matching bracelet-style band and a red face, with “Tiffany & Co.,” in the lower left area of the face. Reverse is engraved “Dee Dee Ramone, Sire Records,” and was presented to the musician by Seymore and Linda Stein after signing his first record deal with Sire Records. In fine condition, with watch in need of a new battery. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Dee Dee’s former wife Vera, which reads, in part: “Dee Dee was the only Ramone to receive a watch when they signed their first record deal as he was both Linda and Seymore’s favorite Ramone. He wore it proudly and it started his craze for watches. Dee Dee is the only person who has ever worn this watch.” Also included are two color printouts of a band photo taken circa 1976–1977, which show Ramone wearing the watch. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
531. Dee Dee Ramone. Dee Dee Ramone’s musician’s union card. Associated Musicians of Greater New York card, issued to Douglas Colvin (Ramone’s real name), measures 3.5 x 2.5 folded, and opens to a size of 3.5 x 6.75, and is signed on the reverse in red ballpoint, “Douglas Colvin,” with one stamp indicating that dues in the amount of $83.00 were paid on May 16, 1980. Front of the card also bears an address label for Dee Dee c/o Ira Herzog, which has been placed over a previous label. In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Dee Dee’s former wife Vera. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200 www.rrauction.com 157
PUNK ROCK 534. The Clash.
45 rpm record sleeve for ‘Complete Control,’ signed in blue and black ballpoint by Joe Strummer, Mick Jones, Paul Simonon, and Topper Headon. Some edge creases, light contrast to Simonon’s signature, and surface loss to back cover, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Roger Epperson/REAL. RR Auction COA.… Starting Bid $200
535. 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
536. 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. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Roger Epperson/REAL. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
537. 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
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538. New York Dolls.
541. The Smiths.
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.…Starting Bid $200
Original color promotional poster, 25.25 x 35, for the band’s 1986 The Queen is Dead tour, featuring an image of the band with the Salford Lads Club in the background. In fine condition, with a few scattered light creases. Rolled. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
539. The Damned. Original
542. The Smiths.
Original record store promotional poster. 14 x 21, for the 1984 Smiths single ‘Hatful Of Hollow.’ Rolled and in fine condition. Poster originates from the collection of a former Rough Trade employee. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
color 1977 Stiff Records promotional poster, 20 x 30, for band’s debut LP Damned Damned Damned. In very good condition, with intersecting folds, tape remnants to edges and corner tips, and some scattered creases. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
543. Stiff Records.
540. Sex Pistols. Original color 1977 record store banner promotional poster for the band’s upcoming single ‘Pretty Vacant.’ Printed text reads, “Sex Pistols new single Pretty Vacant Out on Virgin records VS184.” In fine condition. Rolled. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
Original color 1978 promotional concert poster, 36.25 x 24, advertising shows by Wreckless Eric, Mickey Jupp, Jona Lewie, Lene Lovich and Rachel Sweet at New York’s Bottom Line from December 17–20. In very good condition, with scattered edge creases and a few repaired tears to edges. Rolled. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
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1980s 545. U2. War
album signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Bono and Edge and in blue felt tip by Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen, Jr., both signing first names only. In fine condition. The record is not included. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
548. Motley Crue. Some Demos
Some Live bootleg double album, boldly signed on the risque front cover in blue felt tip by Vince Neil, Nikki Sixx, Tommy Lee, and Mick Mars. In fine condition, with scattered creases to covers and a moderate album impression to front cover. The record is included. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.… Starting Bid $200
546. U2. 45 rpm record of ‘I Will Follow Live,’ signed on the front of the sleeve in black felt tip by Edge and Bono, and in blue ballpoint “Larry,” and on the back of the sleeve in blue ballpoint, “Adam.” Moderate contrast to Clayton’s signature, Larry’s signature a bit light, and a tape remnant along top edge, otherwise fine condition. ‘I Will Follow’ is the only song the band has performed on every tour. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
547. U2. Love Comes to Town tour
program, 9.5 x 12.25, signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Bono, Edge, Larry, and Adam, all signing first names only, with an additional signature of Adam Clayton on the back cover in black ballpoint. In fine condition, with expected light handling wear. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Roger Epperson/REAL. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
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549. The Pretenders. Learning
to Crawl album signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Chrissie Hynde, Martin Chambers, Robbie McIntosh, and Malcolm Foster. In fine condition. The record is included. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
550. Metallica. Signed book: So What!. First edition, first printing. NY: Broadway Books, 2004. Hardcover with dust jacket, 8.75 x 11, 273 pages. Signed on the front of the dust jacket in silver ink by Lars Ulrich, James Hetfield, Kirk Hammett, and Robert Trujillo, all signing first names only. Also signed on the inside of the dust jacket by editor Steffan Chirazi. In very fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
551. Dick Clark’s The Fir st 25 Years of Rock & Roll. Signed book:
Dick Clark’s The First 25 Years of Rock & Roll. Later printing. NY: Greenwich House, 1983. Hardcover with dust jacket, 8.75 x 11.25, 465 pages. Signed inside in felt tip and ballpoint by Gregg Allman (ins), Paul Anka (ins), Chuck Berry, Neil Diamond, Bo Diddley, Don Everly, Phil Everly, The Fifth Dimension, The Four Tops, Leslie Gore, Gary Lewis, Rick Nelson, Lou Rawls, Kenny Rogers, Neil Sedaka (ins), Bruce Springsteen, Rod Stewart (ins), The Temptations, and Steven Tyler (plus other Aerosmith members Tom Hamilton, Joey Kramer, Jimi Crespo, and Rick Dufay). In fine condition, with mild handling wear and a few small tears to dust jacket. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
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552. Tom Petty. Early
color promotional stand-up for the Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers a lbum Hard Promises. Promo item features an image of Petty and measures approximately 12 x 18.25. Item is still sealed in its Sotheby’s auction packaging and retains its auction sticker. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.… Starting Bid $200
553. The Plimsouls. California-based rock band who
rose to national popularity when their song ‘A Million Miles Away’ appeared on the Valley Girls soundtrack. Cardstock 10 x 8 publicity group photo, signed and inscribed in silver ink and blue ballpoint to Spider Records by Peter Case, Eddie Munoz, Louie Ramirez, and David Pahoa. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
554. 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.…Starting Bid $200
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1990s & Beyond Original compositions by a 14-year-old Love 555. Courtney Love. Original handwritten lyrics to
three different Love compositions, all unsigned, on individual sheets of lightly-lined loose leaf paper, all composed at the age of 14 while at Hillcrest Juvenile Hall in Salem, Oregon, in 1978. Compositions are titled ‘Almighty Grace,’ ‘A Million Miles,’ and ‘I Hate Myself,’ with the first two 19 lines long, and the last 27 lines long. ‘Almighty Grace’ begins: “You come shiveling at my doorstep sayin’ you’ve been saved almighty grace has rescued you from an early grave.” She also writes quotes from two well known rock and rollers, “Can’t keep a cool pup off your leg—Ted N.,” and “If you want something for nothin’’ go jerk off—Bob Weir.” Love has also added several doodles to the page containing ‘I Hate Myself.’ Each is accompanied by a 2014 letter of authenticity from Love’s father, which reads, in part: “This page was given by Courtney Michelle Harrison aka Courtney Love to me, her biological father…in 1980. ” Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…Starting Bid $200
Enormous original Marilyn Manson selfportrait, used for his ‘Dope Show’ single cover 556. Marilyn Manson. Incredibly desirable original self-portrait, 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 www.rrauction.com 163
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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 on-increment. 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 subject 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 un-
enforceable 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 sometimes 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.
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.
Miscellaneous: Agreements between Bidders and consignors to effectuate a nonsale 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.
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
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. TERMINOLOGY 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
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 Bid@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.
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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