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Contents Beatles ..............................................................................2
The Larry Rafferty Collection ...........................................82
Elvis Presley.....................................................................37
1950s................................................................................91
Bob Dylan.........................................................................40
1960s............................................................................... 93
Jimi Hendrix .....................................................................41
1970s..............................................................................103
Rolling Stones..................................................................47
Guitars ........................................................................... 114
The Doors ........................................................................53
Posters ..........................................................................123
Jim Morrison letter that is featured on the cover..............54
Gold & Platinum Sales Awards ......................................127
Grateful Dead ..................................................................56
The Chris Lamy Collection ............................................132
Led Zeppelin ....................................................................62
Joey Ramone.................................................................160
Pink Floyd ....................................................................... 65
The Ramones ................................................................162
Michael Jackson ..............................................................67
Punk ............................................................................. 164
Madonna .........................................................................69
1980s..............................................................................167
Country.............................................................................71
1990s and Beyond ....................................................... 172
Jazz / Blues / Standards...................................................73
Conditions of Sale ........................................................ 174
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BEATLES Outstanding, uninscribed first pressing of Please Please Me
7001. Beatles Signed ‘Please Please Me’ Album. Incredibly desirable 1963 Parlophone mono first pressing Please
Please Me album boldly signed on the reverse in blue and black ballpoint, “Best wishes from the Beatles, John Lennon,” “Paul McCartney,” “George Harrison,” and “Ringo Starr.” In very good condition, with heavy creases to edges, scattered stains and soiling, a few edge tears, and a removed unidentified ink signature to the lower left; the Beatles’s signatures are essentially unaffected by any of the cover’s flaws. The record is not included. Seeking to capitalize on the success of their ‘Please Please Me’ and ‘Love Me Do’ singles, the Beatles recorded the majority of this album in a single day and Parlophone rush-released it on March 22, 1963. Before long the Beatles topped the UK charts and took off as an international sensation. A spectacular, uninscribed and fully signed example of their first album. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $2500
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Highly-coveted A Hard Day’s Night album cover
7002. Beatles Signed ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ Album Cover. Fantastic and ex-
tremely rare unlaminated front cover to the band’s A Hard Day’s Night album presented to a stewardess on The Beatles’ flight from London to Liverpool on July 10, 1964, signed in black ballpoint by John Lennon, George Harrison, Paul McCartney, and Ringo Starr, with each band member signing on the line of his image. Scattered edge and corner creases, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from noted Beatles expert Frank Caiazzo, which reads, in part: “This flat…was actually a factory pressed cardboard printed front cover of the ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ LP, before being fully constructed into an LP cover (after which a thick, heavy laminate was applied to the front cover). All four have autographed the item beautifully in black ballpoint pen…The fact that it had not yet had the heavy laminate applied in the LP construction process allowed for signing, thus making it an extremely rare front signed Beatles album cover. This item is similar in every way to others which have surfaced which were signed on July 10, 1964, for stewardesses who worked for British Eagle Airlines who were working on the Beatles’ flight from London to their hometown of Liverpool to attend the Northern Premiere of their first feature film… The Beatles gifted the stewardesses working the round-trip same-day flight with a signed album flat as a ‘thank you’ for the good service they provided on that day…One of the photos taken on that day depicts some of the stewardesses holding other album flats, while Paul McCartney is getting ready to board the plane.” Also included are five second-generation photos from July 10, 1964, including the photo mentioned in Caiazzo’s letter. En route to Liverpool Town Hall for a civic reception held in their honor, The Beatles encountered a throng of over 200,000 people packed between Speke airport and the motorcade course heading to the event; the outpouring was so overwhelming that the band have been cited as saying that it was the greatest reception of their career. Following this unprecedented celebration, the Beatles managed to skirt their way to Liverpool’s Odeon Cinema for the northern premiere of their first full-length film. Additionally, the movie’s soundtrack was also released on this date, and it spared precious little time skyrocketing to number one on the charts. Only a very limited number of these covers were signed by the band on the flight—likely less than five—elevating this cover to the pinnacle of Fab Four-signed memorabilia. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $2500
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Exceptionally vivid Sgt. Pepper’s album signed by John, Paul, and Ringo 7003. Beatles ‘Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band’ Signed Album. Rare and outstanding UK mono
pressing of Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band album signed on the inner gatefold in black ballpoint by Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, and John Lennon, who signs his first name only and adds “X.” In fine condition, with trivial wear to upper left corner tip, and the Starr and McCartney signatures a shade light. The record is included. Accompanied by three contemporary reprints of photos taken at time of signing; two identical images of McCartney, and one of Starr. Also accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks and a letter of provenance from the original recipient, Carole Wilson. The signatures were obtained outside of E.M.I.’s Abbey Road Studios on June 23, 1967, following rehearsals for the Beatles’ scheduled appearance on Our World, the world’s first live satellite–television broadcast and a production that would reach an estimated international audience of 400 million. Featuring other creative artists like Maria Callas and Pablo Picasso, the show culminated with the Beatles’ orchestra-supported performance of ‘All You Need Is Love.’ Composed exclusively for the recordbreaking showcase, the song was created as an opportunity to spread a message of love during the height of the Vietnam War. Despite the absence of George Harrison’s signature, this gorgeously maintained and visually appealing Sgt. Pepper’s album is enhanced by its great associative content and rock solid provenance, and marks the first time we’ve offered this landmark record with a set of three Beatles signatures. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $2500
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Rare fully signed photo from their Best days
7004. Beatles Signed Photograph. Very early vintage semiglossy 5.5 x 3.5 photo of the Beatles with Pete Best, signed
and inscribed on the reverse in blue ballpoint, “Love to Doreen, from John Lennon, xxx,” “To Doreen, love, Paul McCartney, xxx,” “To Doreen—love from George (Harrison), xxxxxx,” and “Lots of love—to Doreen, Pete Best, xxx.” Crazing to the emulsion on the front, and soiling and typed notations to the reverse, otherwise fine condition. Best only played with the Beatles from August 1960 through August 1962, before being replaced by Ringo Starr. This is the first time we have encountered this wonderful youthful pose which is a truly exceptional example of the Beatles in one of their earliest incarnations. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $1000
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Superior Hoffmann signed while in NYC for Ed Sullivan
7005. Beatles Signed Photograph. Magnificent vintage glossy 10 x 8 photo of the band in their iconic gray collarless
suits, signed in February 1964 in blue ballpoint by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. Reverse bears the photographer’s stamp of Dezo Hoffmann. In very good condition, with scattered creases, a few short tears and staple holes to edges, and the first half of McCartney’s signature quite light due to poor ink flow. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from noted Beatles expert Frank Caiazzo, in part: “This photograph was signed in February of 1964, during The Beatles’ first historic visit to New York. The signatures were obtained by Marty Ostrow, the editor of Cashbox magazine, who met The Beatles at the Plaza Hotel—where they were staying during their time in New York—which adds tremendously to desirability, being a scarce and highly coveted ‘first visit’ set of autographs.” In order to compete with larger music magazines like Billboard, Cashbox covered more of the international music scene and had picked up on the Beatles before most other American publications. When the Beatles came to New York, Ostrow was invited to meet the band and George Martin to show appreciation for his magazine’s generous early coverage. As an iconic original Dezo Hoffman photograph with solid provenance and most desirable size, this is an absolutely outstanding piece. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $1000
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Exceedingly rare 1969 Beatles documents as they record Abbey Road
7006. Beatles Set of Four Signed Documents.
Remarkable collection of four stock transfer documents, signed individually in black ballpoint, “John Lennon,” “Paul McCartney,” “George Harrison,” and “R. Starkey,” each one page, 8 x 13, all stamp-dated July 30, 1969. The documents are related to the acquisition of the late Brian Epstein’s famous NEMS management company (then renamed Nemperor Holdings) by Triumph Investment, with each member of the Beatles transferring 2,450 of their own shares in Nemperor to the brokerage house Whyte, Brecher & Gasc Limited. All of the documents are filled out in type with each band member’s home address, bear Triumph Investment ink stamps in the lower right, as well as embossed tax seals in the margins. Additionally includes two similar stock transfer documents, one signed by Brian Epstein’s younger brother Clive Epstein, stamp-dated April 1, 1969, and one signed by their mother Queenie Epstein, stamp-dated February 19, 1969. In overall fine condition. Accompanied by three letters of authenticity from noted Beatles expert Frank Caiazzo, in part: “Beatles signatures on anything from the year 1969 are extremely rare
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and desirable. These relate directly to complicated business affairs that were happening just as the band was about to break up.” After Brian Epstein passed away in 1967, his family inherited NEMS and rolled it into a larger company called Nemperor Holdings. As the business manager, Clive Epstein refused a purchase offer from Triumph Investments, believing the Beatles had the true right to the company. Arranging the finances for a such a buyout became a seemingly endless ordeal—the Beatles hoped to get a loan from EMI against their royalties—and Clive finally sold out to Triumph. Related to this complicated acquisition process, the present stock transfer documents were signed while the Beatles were in EMI Studios putting the finishing touches on their final album, Abbey Road. On the very same day, July 30, 1969, John recorded lead guitar overdubs on ‘Come Together’ and the band completed their first full mix-down on the famous Abbey Road medley. A superior, rarely seen full set of significant Beatles documents from this late period. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $1000
Signed while en route to Miami for their second Ed Sullivan appearance
7007. Beatles Signed Menu. American Airlines beverage menu from 1964, measuring 7 x 7 open, signed and inscribed
on the left side in blue ballpoint, “To Andy Fyall and the children, from John Lennon,” “Paul McCartney,” “George Harrison,” and “and best wishes to Debbie, Ringo Starr, xx.” Light creases, some tape remnants to edges (toned tape to one corner affecting the first letter in Lennon’s inscription), and a couple small edge tears affecting nothing, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks, as well as a January 25, 2004 article from the The Mail on Sunday revealing that the mystery child who sat atop Lennon’s shoulders on a late winter afternoon in New York’s Central Park was Debbie Waugh, the recipient’s then five-year-old daughter. Fyall, a New York–based British correspondent for the Daily Express, covered The Beatles’ first visit to the USA in February 1964 and obtained these autographs on February 13, 1964, when the Beatles were traveling by airplane from New York to Miami for their second appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $1000
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Rare 1965 letter from the boys to their US tour biographer 7008. Beatles Typed Letter Signed. TLS signed by all four, one
onionskin page, 8 x 10, NEMS Enterprises letterhead, September 6, 1965. Letter to WFUN Miami disc jockey Larry Kane. In full: “We just thought that we would write to you all and say thanks very much for your help on the tour. We enjoyed it and appreciated your patience and co-operation. Hope to see you next year.” Signed at the conclusion in blue ballpoint by John Lennon, “John 36-2436,” Paul McCartney, “Paul McKane,” George Harrison, “George (say hello to Buddy for us),” and Ringo Starr, “Ringo.” In fine condition, with light mailing folds passing through Harrison and Starr, and a soft diagonal vertical crease passing though the text but not affecting the signatures. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks, as well as a letter of provenance from Kane, in part: “I was 21 and a friendship based on journalistic fairness from the beginning, forged a genuine bond... Prior to 1965, through their appearance at Shea Stadium, and with Ed Sullivan Productions, they invited me to do all the pre-and post audio interviews used on the movie ‘The Beatles At Shea Stadium,’ a documentary...I received the letter 5 days after the end of the of the 65 tour. With the exception of Ringo, there are all personalized references.” Kane got to know the band quite well as the only broadcast journalist to travel to every stop on the Beatles’ 1964 and 1965 tours, and has since authored several books on the band. This friendship is evident in the present letter—they are on a first name basis, and McCartney playfully adopts Kane’s surname when signing. Harrison’s parenthetical refers to Sgt. Buddy Dresner of the Miami Police Department who was assigned to guard the Beatles when they visited Miami in February 1964. It was here that they made their second television appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show, with a February 16, 1964, performance broadcast live from the Deauville Hotel in Miami Beach. A superlative fully signed letter to the foremost witness of Beatlemania. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $1000
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Fully signed pre-Beatlemania album page 7009. Beatles Signatures. Beautiful green ballpoint signatures, “George Harrison,” “John Lennon,” “Love, Ringo Starr, XXX,” and “Paul McCartney,” who adds “The Beatles,” on a light peach 5.75 x 4 album page. In fine condition, with light discoloration to edges. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. This is an extremely appealing assemblage of early Beatles signatures obtained only months before the Fab Four would explode on the international stage. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $500
Marvelous autographs from the 1967 Magical Mystery Tour film set 7010. Beatles Signatures. Sought-after vintage Beatles
signatures on an off-white 5.25 x 6.75 lightly-lined slip clipped from a larger sheet and affixed to a slightly larger piece of cardstock, boldly signed in black felt tip by Paul McCartney, and in black ballpoint by George Harrison, John Lennon, and Ringo Starr, who adds a star below his name. Central horizontal fold and show-through from adhesive to reverse (not affecting the bold signatures), otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a 2013 letter of authenticity from noted Beatles expert Frank Caiazzo, who states that “autograph sets from 1967 are extremely desirable, and also quite scarce, as The Beatles were rarely ever out in public together after they ceased touring in August of 1966.” Caiazzo notes that the signatures were obtained on September 21, 1967, at the West Malling airfield in Kent, England when The Beatles were filming outdoor sequences for their Magical Mystery Tour film. A scarce combination of Beatles signatures from their distant post touring years. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $500
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No George, no problem— Lennon signs for the missing Beatle
7011. Beatles Signatures. Vintage red ballpoint signatures and inscription, “To Ruth, Love from the Beatles, Ringo
Starr, xxx,” and “John Lennon, xxx,” and in fountain pen, “Paul McCartney, xxx,” on an off-white 5.5 x 3.5 card. Lennon signs for an absent George Harrison in black ballpoint, “George Harrison, xxx.” Handsomely double-matted and framed with a cheerful image of the Fab Four to an overall size of 23 x 16.5. A vertical crease to right side (passing through two letters of the McCartney signature), slight toning and some light scattered spots of foxing, primarily constrained to the edges, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from noted Beatles expert Frank Caiazzo. Despite the nonattendance of their fourth member, Lennon’s thoughtful and carefully penned inclusion of Harrison adds further charm to an already bold and felicitously inscribed album page. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $300
Paul and George on Abbey Road 7013. George Harrison and Paul McCartney Signed Album. Scarce Abbey Road album signed on the front cover
in black felt tip by Paul McCartney and George Harrison. In fine condition, with trivial edge wear, a small scuff above McCartney’s signature, and a light ‘ring of wear. The record is included. A superb item highlighted by the uncommon pairing on this desirable title. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
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McCartney and Harrison sign ‘Get Back/Don’t Let Me Down’ 7014. Paul McCartney and George Harrison Signed Picture Disc. Impressive Get Back/Don’t Let Me Down 7˝picture disc album signed on the disc in black felt tip by George Harrison and Paul McCartney. The disc is removably encapsulated in a transparent 9 x 9 presentation holder. In fine condition. Originally obtained by in-person collector Richard Simpkin, and mentioned in his book, Richard & Famous, on pages 55 and 67. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Simpkin, this record was signed by McCartney when he toured Australia in 1993, and by Harrison when he visited Adelaide for the Grand Prix in 1995. The Richard Simpkin Collection. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
Paul, Ringo, and George on Let it Be 7015. Beatles: Harrison, McCartney, and Starr Signed Album. Let It Be album signed in-
person on the front cover in blue felt tip by Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr, each signing over his image with first name only. Lennon’s image also bears a light ‘signature’ in an unknown hand. Scattered surface rubbing, wear to the corner tips, and some rippling to back cover from moisture exposure, otherwise fine condition. The record is not included. McCartney, Harrison, and Starr signatures were all originally obtained by in-person specialist Mike Wehrmann. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $300
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Iconic 1962 Les Chadwick portrait at the Liverpool docks
7016. George Harrison and Ringo Starr Signed Photograph. Terrific vintage circa 1962 glossy 8.5 x 6.5 photo of the Beatles aboard The Salvor at the Liverpool docks, signed and inscribed on the reverse in blue ballpoint, “To Paula, love from George Harrison, xxx” and “To Paula, Lots of Love and Luck, Ringo Starr, xxx.” In fine condition, with light scattered soiling to the reverse. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. This classic image was captured by Les Chadwick during the famous September 1962 Beatles shoot that resulted in some of the earliest publicity photos of the group. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
7017. George Harrison Signed Album Cover Proof. Original album cover
proof for Cloud Nine, unfolded, measuring 25.75 x 13.25, signed and inscribed on the front cover in black felt tip, “To Dave, George Harrison.” Matted and framed to an overall size of 29 x 16.25. In fine condition, with two areas of slight creasing (one between Harrison’s cheek and inscription). Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from REAL. Oversized. Starting Bid $200
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George sends 1960s Christmas greetings
7018. George Harrison Signed Check. National Westminster Bank Limited check, 7.5 x 3.25, filled out in another hand and signed by Harrison, payable to David Tabb for £820, January 10, 1972. Double-matted and framed with an image of Harrison playing the guitar to an overall size of 12.5 x 20.25. Two filing holes to top edge, and expected bank notations and stamps (mildly affecting the first name of the signature), otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
7019. George Harrison Signed Christmas Card.
Vintage circa 1960s Christmas card featuring an idyllic snowy scene on the front, measuring 5 x 6 closed, signed and inscribed around a printed Christmas greeting in blue ballpoint, “To Sharon, from George Harrison.” In fine condition, with light soiling. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. A nice, boldly signed holiday greeting. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
7020. George Harrison Signature. Blue felt tip signature, “Best wishes from, George Harrison, 85,” and adding a small cross on an off-white 5 x 3 card. In fine condition. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
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Paul and John original sketches 7022. Paul McCartney and John Lennon Signed Sketches. Two
original sketches, both done by an admirer who has signed both of the works as well as adding the names of each subject, on individual off-white 9 x 12 sheets of sketch paper. One, a pencil sketch of Lennon sporting long hair and his trademark round glasses, signed in person vertically in blue ballpoint, “John Lennon,” adding a quick self-caricature under his signature. A pencil notation on the reverse, presumably by the artist, states that Lennon’s signature was obtained at the “Carlyle Hotel, Sgt. Pepper Premiere Night, 11-17-74.” Interestingly, the collector noted that Lennon said “you sketched me, I’ll sketch for you.”; the other, a pencil and ink sketch of a bearded McCartney, signed in person in black ballpoint. The McCartney signature was obtained on November 23, 1974, at the Stanhope Hotel in New York City. In fine condition. Accompanied by a color candid of McCartney taken at the time of signing, and a color candid of Lennon taken on April 8, 1975. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $300
Immaculate McCartney-signed sunburst Hofner
7023. Paul McCartney Signed Bass Guitar. Gorgeous left-handed sunburst-finish Hofner ‘violin’ or ‘Cavern’ B-Bass HI-Series bass guitar, beautifully signed on the pearloid pickguard in black felt tip. In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from noted Beatles expert Frank Caiazzo, in which he writes, “This signature was obtained in person in 2009. Paul McCartney signed Hofner left handed bass guitars are very rare and also extremely desirable.” Originally designed by Walter Hofner in 1955, the beautifully shaped ‘Beatle bass’ remains a highly sought-after piece of musical equipment, and this very instrument, signed by one of the world’s most influential four-stringers, is no exception. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $300
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One-of-a-kind print signed by Paul and Linda 7024. Paul and Linda McCartney Signed Print.
Unique, eye-catching 20.5 x 17.5 print of Paul and Linda McCartney cuddling, signed in green ink, “All the breast! Paul McCartney, Martinique ‘76,” and “Beautiful, Thanks, Love, Linda McCartney,” adding a smiley face under her signature. Mounted and double-matted to an overall size of 24.75 x 22. In fine condition, with several small chips of surface loss to lower left, and some scattered light toning and soiling. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from REAL, a photo of Paul and Linda posing with the artist Christianne and the original drawing, and a printed letter of provenance from the artist detailing how she met Paul and Linda in Martinique in 1976, in part: “We all became friends, hung out in Martinique, and the portrait…was painted for them…Paul said they would hang it with pride in their bedroom.” Paul’s joyful sentiment would prove eerily prophetic as Linda would be diagnosed with breast cancer 19 years after this print was signed, and she would succumb to the disease less than three years afterward. An exceptional item with excellent provenance and enormous signatures. Starting Bid $200
7026. Paul and Linda McCar tney Signatures.
7025. Paul McCartney Signed Typed Lyrics. Typed lyrics to “(I Want To) Come Home” from the 2009 film Everybody’s Fine, one page, 8.25 x 11.75, signed at the bottom in black ink by McCartney. In fine condition, with a horizontal slice to top right edge. Accompanied by a letter of transmittal from Miramax Films. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
Red ballpoint signatures, “Paul McCartney” and “Linda,” on an off-white 6.6 x 4.75 card thanking fans for making the album “Band On The Run #1 in Billboard, Cash Box and Record World.” Double-matted, and framed with an image of the album cover to an overall size of 17.75 x 23. Light scattered spots of foxing, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a reproduced photo taken at time of signing and a copy of a full letter of authenticity from noted Beatles expert Frank Caiazzo. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
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7027. Paul McCartney and George Harrison Signed Book. Signed book: The Beatles Complete.
London: Wise Publications, 1971. Softcover, 8.5 x 11, 218 pages. Signed on the title page in black felt tip by Paul McCartney and George Harrison. Some scattered ink smudges to borders of signed page, and moderate wear to covers, otherwise fine condition. Originally obtained by in-person collector Richard Simpkin, who includes a letter of provenance, and mentioned in his book, Richard & Famous, on pages 55 and 67. This book was signed by McCartney when he toured Australia in 1993, and by Harrison when he visited Adelaide for the Grand Prix in 1995. The Richard Simpkin Collection. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
7028. Paul McCartney Signed Book. Signed book:
Paintings. First edition. Boston: Little, Brown and Company, 2000. Hardcover with dustjacket, 10.25 x 12.75, 146 pages. Signed on the half-title page in black ink by McCartney at the Arnolfini art gallery in Bristol. Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: F/NF. Accompanied by the original Arnolfini gallery bag as well as two flyers from the gallery and a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
7029. Paul McCartney Signed Greeting Card.
Uncommon greeting card featuring a still life by Manet on the front, measuring 5 x 6.75 closed, signed and inscribed inside entirely in McCartney’s hand in blue ink, “Dear Rosie, Have a beautiful birthday, Enjoy! lots of love, Paul & Heather, xx.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. McCartney sent this warm birthday card to his former housekeeper Rose Martin and it’s a bold, desirable example of his handwriting. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
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7030. Paul McCartney Key Photo, Transparency, and Proof. Nice assemblage of production materials for the
cover art of the 1985 single Spies Like Us, including: a semi-glossy 13 x 12.25 key photograph of McCartney singing affixed to a 15 x 14.5 mount, used for the A-side of the Spies Like Us 12˝ picture disc (a tracing-type paper is attached at top, on which McCartney himself has written in red felt tip, “2 Red Hot 35 mm Trannies—Please! For 11 a.m. Monday”; a color 8 x 10 positive key transparency of the keyhole image with McCartney, Chevy Chase, and Dan Aykroyd peeking through; a 2.25 x 2.25 key negative of the keyhole image; and a color 15 x 8.25 cover proof for the 7˝ single record sleeve. In overall fine condition. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
Risque print from the Bag One Suite portfolio
Up-close of signature shown above. Full image is available upon request.
7031. John Lennon Signed Bag One Lithograph. Erotic color 30 x 23 print from the Bag One Suite series, entitled ‘Menage a Trois,’ numbered 186/300. Signed in the lower right in pencil by Lennon. Rolled and in fine condition, with unobtrusive strips of tape to reverse of top edge and mild toning from previous display. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $300
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Notoriously scarce complete set of original signed Bag One lithographs
7032. John Lennon Complete Set of Signed ‘Bag One’ Lithographs. Complete set of 15 original ‘Bag One’ lithographs, each of which has been hand-signed in pencil by Lennon and measures approximately 23 x 30; also included is the same-sized, unsigned limitation sheet, numbered 224/300. Set is presented in its original 23.25 x 30.25 hardcover portfolio, housed in the famous white, heavy-duty vinyl 32 x 35 Bag One folio carrying case (which has been tastefully cleaned; the embossed ‘Bag One’ and Lennon’s facsimile signature remain untouched). In fine condition, with some trivial corner creasing to the near-pristine lithographs. Limited to 300 sets, this set being No. 224, each lithograph was individually numbered and signed in pencil by Lennon. The exhibition of the photographs in New York and London caused quite a controversy due to the erotic nature of eight of the lithographs. In London, the lithographs on exhibition were confiscated by Scotland Yard on the charge that they were pornography rather than art. Lennon was later exonerated by the British courts, but many of the prints were mishandled and never returned. Art galleries have been known to list these lithographs individually for $18–20 thousand. Oversized. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $5000
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7033. John Lennon Lithograph. Limited edition 23.75 x 35.75 unsigned
lithograph from John Lennon’s Bag One series, entitled ‘The Family,’ numbered 2581/5000. The image area measures 19.5 x 15.25, and bears Lennon’s red chop mark in the lower right. Framed to an overall size of 24.25 x 36.25. In very fine condition. Oversized. Starting Bid $200
Lennon signs for lucky ‘Across the Universe’ Apple scruff 7034. John Lennon Signature. Ballpoint signature,
“To Lizi, John Lennon,” on an off-white 4.25 x 6.25 lightlylined notebook page, with Lennon having made an earlier attempt to sign his last name above, and a collector’s date notation below; two underlying pages removed from the notebook are included beneath. Double-matted, and framed with a photo of Lennon, a patch and small image of the Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band album cover, and an engraved plate with collector’s information to an overall size of 19.25 x 16.25. Some soiling to edges and corners, and bits of paper loss to frayed left edge, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a handwritten letter of provenance from former Apple Scruff Lizzie Bravo, as well as two typed copies, reading, in part: “Denise asked John to sign for me outside of EMI Studios on February 2nd, 1967, at 1:30 am. She mailed me the autograph to Rio. Since the pen didn’t work well, she also sent the next two pages from her notebook, where you can still see the autograph—he had to write really hard to make it work!” Also accompanied by a letter of authenticity from noted Beatles expert Frank Caiazzo. Nicknamed by George Harrison for their dedicated gatherings outside of the Apple Corps building and at the gates of Abbey Road Studios, the Apple Scruffs were devoted fans who sought interaction with the band members throughout latter-day Beatlemania. Along with Gayleen Pease, Bravo was one of two fortunate Apple Scruffs to have been handpicked by Paul McCartney to lend backing vocals to the 1968 song ‘Across the Universe.’ Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
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John and Yoko’s benefit concert “Audience must not be ‘loaded’ with ‘officials’—(Mayors and Kennedys)”
7035. John Lennon Handwritten Note. Handwritten notes by both John Lennon and Yoko Ono, one page, 8 x 12.75,
no date but circa 1969. Notes to Derek Taylor, the press officer for the Beatles who remained close to Lennon long after the band’s breakup. Lennon pens the first three lines in black felt tip, in full: “Audience must not be ‘loaded’ with ‘officials’—(Mayors and Kennedys) it must be mainly kids and critics. Any charity bits (the gate) only to be known after the event.” Yoko continues with the next three lines: “Don’t explain us—John & Yoko. None of Yoko is a good artist bit they ought to know by know.” Lennon then concludes with the final three lines: “Tickets shouldn’t be too expensive and none of that all Bernsteins and such likes kids getting the ‘best’ seats at the zoo.” Pencil and ballpoint notes are written below in another hand. Intersecting folds, scattered creases, and a few small tears and holes (not affecting the Lennon/Ono portion of the page), otherwise fine condition. Though unclear which show these notes refer to, many of Lennon’s post-Beatles concerts were for the benefit of causes he supported—a Christmas concert in aid of UNICEF, a rally for the imprisoned John Sinclair, a benefit for families of the victims of the Attica State Prison riot, and a fundraiser for Willowbrook State School were among these. A fabulous piece that combines Lennon’s quick wit with his political inclinations. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $300
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Desirable album boasting a great sketch of the newlyweds
7036. John Lennon and Yoko Ono Signed Album. Front cover from their Wedding Album signed on the reverse
in black felt tip, “To George, with love & thanks, from John (Lennon)” and “Yoko Ono Lennon,” with John adding a fabulous self-portrait sketch of the pair. The copy of their marriage certificate originally included is affixed above. In very good condition, with tears, paper loss, and chipping to edges. The signed/sketched area is very clean and unaffected by any of the peripheral flaws, which could easily be matted out if desired. The record is not included. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from noted Beatles expert Frank Caiazzo, in part: “The purpose of this letter is to serve as authentication of the signature of John Lennon and Yoko Ono…These signatures date from 1969.” Lennon and Ono got married on March 20, 1969, and released this album in October. A great piece with prominent signatures and a large sketch by the musical legend. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $300
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Rare twice-signed 1978 image of John and Yoko in Japan
7037. John Lennon and Yoko Ono Signed Photograph. Extraordinary textured-finish 8 x 10 photo of
Lennon and his family during their 1978 summer trip to Japan, signed and inscribed on the reverse in blue ballpoint, “To Robert, love John Lennon, 78” and “Yoko Ono,” with Lennon adding classic doodles of himself, Yoko, and their son Sean. Also faintly signed and inscribed at the very bottom of the Lennon and Ono’s light signatures on the front’s bottom edge image by John and Yoko, with Lennon’s signature essentially just an impression and Ono’s somewhat visible. Scattered creases, edge wear to the front, light edge toning to the reverse, and aforementioned poor signature contrast to the front, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. This image was taken by Nishi Saimaru, the Lennon family’s personal photographer and assistant between 1976 and 1979. The recipient, Robert Lopez, was also close to the family as the son of Rosa Lopez, their housekeeper between 1976 to 1980. A deeply personal and heartwarming photograph of the family together. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $1000
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Ringo’s stylish suit jacket from Help!
7038. Ringo Starr’s HELP Screen-worn Jacket.
Ringo Starr’s screen-worn jacket from the 1965 film Help! The predominantly black wool double-breasted suit jacket bears soft gray vertical line patterns, a keystone layout of six black buttons, and four more on the end of each cuff. A D.A. Millings & Sons label sewn inside the inner right pocket, “Ringo,” and a costume notation in an unknown hand on the upper lining of the right sleeve reads, “Ringo No. 1.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks and a letter of provenance from the original recipient, reading, in part: “Since the late 1950’s I have been a friend of the Starkey–Graves family. Ringo or Ritchie as he was known to us and his girlfriend was one of a group of friends socializing together…During the sixties while visiting Ringo’s parents Elsie and Harry I was given a suit which I was informed had been worn by Ringo in the film Help.” Also accompanied by an unsigned glossy 7.25 x 9.5 photo Ringo wearing the jacket in the film, and a pair of screenshots of Starr from the film. This dapper suit jacket is clearly visible during a pivotal sequence in Help! in which Ringo frets over a ring secretly entrusted to him by Ahme, a mysterious high priestess. Once confronted and told of the danger the sacrificial ring carries, Ringo desperately tries to remove it, but is unable. Only with the help of his fellow Beatles and the beautiful Ahme does Ringo find the means and courage to unfasten the accursed red jewel. Making a brief yet seminal appearance in the Fab Four’s second film, this immaculately kempt and tailored suit jacket is a modish and highly desirable piece of rock–cinema history. Starting Bid $2500
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7039. Ringo Starr and Friends Signed Concert Flyer. Uncommon
concert flyer promoting an event headlined by Ringo Starr, 11.75 x 8.5, listing Peter Frampton, Jack Bruce, Simon Kirke, and Gary Brooker as supporting musicians. Signed in black felt tip, “Ringo,” who adds a star, “Peter Frampton,” “Jack Bruce,” “Simon Kirke,” and “Mark Rivera,” and in red felt tip, “Gary Brooker,” who adds an earring to one of Ringo’s earlobes. In fine condition, with a trivial crease to lower right corner tip and edge. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from REAL. Starting Bid $200
7043. Mal Evan’s Photocopied ‘Julia’ Lyrics.
Original photocopied typed lyrics to “‘Julia’” used during the recording of the Beatles’ self-titled 1968 White Album, one page, 10 x 9.25, no date. John Lennon added lyrics to two different lines prior to the sheet being copied, including: “calls me” and “touch me.” In fine condition, with scattered creasing. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Written by John during the Beatles’ 1968 visit to Rishikesh, the song’s tender lyrics reference both his future wife, Yoko Ono, and his mother, Julia Lennon, who tragically passed when John was seventeen. This photocopy comes from the personal collection of Beatles road manager Mal Evans, a close friend of the band who also appeared in films like Help! and A Hard Day’s Night. Starting Bid $200
7040. Pete Best Signed Guitar. Attractive left-handed
sunburst-finish De Rosa ‘violin’ bass guitar, signed on the pearloid pickguard in blue felt tip, “Pete Best, The Beatles.” In fine condition. Oversized. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
7042. Mal Evans Handwritten ‘Blackbird’ Lyrics.
Unsigned handwritten lyrics, one lined page, 8 x 12.75, no date. Entitled “Blackbird” at the top, Evans pens four lines of lyrics: “Blackbird singing in the dead of night / Take these broken wings and learn to fly / All your life you were only waiting / For this moment to arrive.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks, noting that these lyrics originate from the estate of Mal Evans. Evans wrote out the lyrics so that they could be used in the studio during the recording of the song, which appeared on the 1968 White Album. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
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7044. George Mar tin Typed Letter Signed.
TLS, one page, 8 x 10, A.I.R. Record Productions letterhead, August 7, 1968. Letter to Marty Horstman. In part: “I have now had an opportunity of hearing your disc of Griff Blazey. I think he has a very pleasant voice and I would like to hear him in the Studio. The only problem is that at the moment I am working on a new Beatles’ L.P. and this gives me no time for other work.” In very good condition, with moderate overall creases, a tear to the right margin, and several sets of staple holes throughout. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. It was during this period that Martin and the Beatles were working on the White Album, which was released three months later on November 22, 1968. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
7045. Klaus Voormann Signed Lithograph. Cap-
tivating limited edition 16.5 x 23.5 lithograph entitled ‘Elvis McCartney,’ featuring the front man in a leather jacket with his collar popped, arm nonchalantly cradling his guitar, numbered #104/125, signed in the bottom border in artist’s pencil by Voormann. In fine condition, with a trivial area of surface loss at the bottom edge. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
7046. Klaus Voormann Signed Lithograph. Intense
limited edition 16.5 x 23.5 lithograph of Lennon performing, numbered #104/125, signed in the bottom border in artist’s pencil by Voormann. In fine condition. Precertified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
7048. Klaus Voormann Signed Lithograph. Friend of the Beatles from the Hamburg days and designer of their Revolver album cover. Limited edition 11.75 x 16.5 lithograph entitled ‘Lads Sketch John’, numbered #8/20, signed in the lower border in pencil. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200
7047. Klaus Voormann Signed Lithograph. Expressive
limited edition 16.5 x 23.5 lithograph of Harrison performing, numbered #104/125, signed in the bottom border in artist’s pencil by Voormann. In fine condition. Precertified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
7049. Klaus Voormann Signed Lithograph. Limited edition 16.5 x 11.75 lithograph entitled ‘Unforgettable George,’ numbered #387/555, signed in the lower border in pencil. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200 www.rrauction.com 29
B. B. King captured by Linda McCartney 7053. Linda McCartney Signed Lithograph. Lim-
7052. John Lennon Pop Art: Allison Lefcort. Lively and bold original artwork by painter Allison Lefcort, acrylic on canvas, 15.75 x 15.75, depicting a ‘pop art’ portrait of iconic Beatles songwriter John Lennon. Signed vertically in silver paint pen by the artist, “Alli Lefcort.” Matted and framed to an overall size of 24.75 x 24.75. In very fine condition. Oversized. Starting Bid $200
ited edition 19.5 x 27 lithograph of B. B. King in the midst of a solo, numbered #4.45/150, signed in the lower border in pencil by McCartney. Light horizontal creasing to image and repeated thin lines of cracking to emulsion from rolling, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
Unpublished 1964 photo of The Fab Four 7054. Beatles Oversized Photograph: Ian Wright.
Marvelous and rare limited edition 19 x 19 gelatin silver photo of the Beatles standing in front of windows overlooking a harbor and hundreds of anxious fans, numbered 1/1, dated “August 9th, 1964, The Spa Theatre, Scarbrough, England,” and signed on the mat in the lower right by the photographer, Ian Wright. Cleanly matted and framed to an overall size of 21.25 x 31.5. In fine condition. A supremely sought-after and unpublished image of the group shortly after they returned home from their first American tour. Oversized. Starting Bid $200
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7058. Paul McCartney Photograph. Vintage glossy
7055. Linda McCartney Signed Photograph.
Glossy 10 x 8 Capitol Records Wings publicity photo of McCartney holding a koala, signed in the lower border in blue ballpoint, “Love, Linda McCartney.” In fine condition, with a trivial spot of soiling to lower left corner. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
7056. Beatles Photograph. Vintage
glossy 8 x 10 photograph of the Beatles wearing Inuit clothing during their 1964 Christmas Show at London’s Hammersmith Odeon. Reverse bears copyright stamps for Dezo Hoffman and Rex Features Ltd. A small tear to bottom edge and slight creasing to edges, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $200
7057. Beatles Photograph. Vin-
tage glossy 10 x 8 photograph of the Beatles during their much-publicized stopover in Miami in February of 1964. Reverse bears a copyright stamp by photographer Dezo Hoffman. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $200
8.25 x 12 photograph of Paul McCartney looking over his shoulder as he walks down a Liverpool side street. In fine condition, with creasing to upper right corner. Reverse is affixed with a photographer caption for Linda McCartney and bears a Camera Press Ltd. copyright stamp in the lower right. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Consignor notes that McCartney took this photo of her husband in May of 1970, just one month after the Beatles had broken up. Starting Bid $200
7059. Paul McCartney Photograph. Vintage semi-
glossy 8 x 10 double-weight photograph of Paul McCartney posing with his children, Heather and Mary, at his Scottish home in Campbeltown circa late 1969. Reverse bears a Life Magazine credit stamp. In fine condition, with a ding to top edge and trivial creasing to corner tips. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $200
7060. John Lennon Photograph. Vintage
glossy 6.75 x 10 profile portrait of John Lennon taken during the White album photo shoot in autumn of 1968. Reverse is affixed with a photographer caption for John Kelly and bears a Camera Press Ltd. copyright stamp in the lower right. With neatly trimmed edges and some scattered creasing (most notably to bottom edge), otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $200
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7062. John Lennon and Yoko Ono Photograph.
Vintage semi-glossy 9.5 x 7.75 photograph of John Lennon and Yoko Ono walking on a sidewalk near New York’s Central Park in 1973. Reverse bears a copyright stamp by photographer Bob Gruen. In fine condition, with slight rippling. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $200
7063. John Lennon and Elton John P h o t o graph. Can-
did semi-glossy 9.5 x 6.75 photograph of Elton John and John Lennon collaborating at New York’s Record Plant in 1974 while Lennon was recording his fifth solo album. Reverse bears a pair of copyright stamps by photographer Bob Gruen. In fine condition, with evenly trimmed edges. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $200
7064. Beatles Contact Sheet. Seldom-seen glossy 10 x 8.25 contact sheet depicting the Beatles’ Apple offices in London’s Savile Row circa 1968. Sheet features twelve different exterior shots of the office’s white brick facade and cast iron gates. Reverse bears a Pictorial Press Ltd. copyright stamp. Trivial wear to edges and some spots of dampstaining, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $200
7065. Beatles Set of Eight Original Negatives. Set of eight original negatives of the
Beatles at a press conference held at New York’s Warwick Hotel on February 13, 1965, two days before their historic performance at Shea Stadium. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. The negatives are to be sold with copyright. Starting Bid $200
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“The Dynamic Beatles” perform at Liverpool’s Aintree Institute 7066. Beatles February 1961 Handbill. Handbill for a per-
formance by “The Dynamic Beatles,” 5.5 x 9, held every Saturday night from 7:30–11 pm at Liverpool’s Aintree Institute. In fine condition, with light soiling and some creasing to left portion. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. This handbill comes from the original collection of former Cavern Club compere Bob Wooler, a significant figure in the Merseybeat music scene who presented nearly three-hundred Beatles performances during the early sixties, and who is noted as introducing the band to their future manager, Brian Epstein. The Beatles performed numerous times at Aintree throughout 1961, headlining as either “The Dynamic Beatles” or ‘Great Boppin’ Beatles. Epstein refused to book any more shows at the venue after the promoter chose to pay The Beatles in loose change. Starting Bid $200
7067. Beatles March 1961 Handbill. Handbill
for a Beatles performance at the ‘Swinging Lunch Time Rock Sessions’ held at the Liverpool Jazz Society on March 15, [1961], 5.25 x 7.25, listing Gerry and the Pacemakers and Rory Storm and the Wild Ones as supporting acts. In fine condition, with trivial soiling to top edge. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. This handbill comes from the original collection of former Cavern Club compere Bob Wooler, a significant figure in the Merseybeat music scene who presented nearly three-hundred Beatles performances during the early sixties, and who is noted as introducing the band to their future manager, Brian Epstein. Starting Bid $200
7068. Beatles Show 1963 Program. Original The
Beatles Show program, 7.75 x 10.25, featuring a biography of the Fab Four and several other pages dedicated to emerging Merseybeat stars, including: Billy J. Kramer and the Dakotas, Jimmy Crawford, and Gerry and the Pacemakers. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $200
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7069. Beatles Cavern Club Promo Card.
The Cavern Club 6.25 x 4 promo card featuring a candid image of the Beatles conversing in the underground music venue, captioned in the lower border, “The Cavern—The home of the Beatles.” The reverse of the unsigned card bears a red pennant flag and the text, “When you come to Liverpool… you MUST visit the Cavern!” In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $200
7070. Beatles 1966 US Tour ID Card. Original
unused Identification Card for the Beatles’ US tour in August 1966, 4 x 2.5, issued by the General Artists Corporation of America and NEMS Enterprises Ltd. of London. The reverse is stamped “983,” and reads, in part: “The HOLDER is identified as an officially approved person directly connected with the organisation or presentation of one or more Beatles concerts.” In fine condition, with trivial show-through from type on reverse. Starting Bid $200
7072. Beatles Pair of 45 RPMs and Set of Charms. Three
7073. Beatles Picture Record Set and 45 rpm Lot. So Much Younger Then limited edition box set from
the Beatles, 12.25 x 12.5 x 1, containing five picture discs, a four-page copy of the BBC transcription services disc jockey notes, and an unsigned photo of the Fab Four. The records are separated into three parts: Beatles BBC Session—The Beatles at the Beeb, Five Nights in a Judo Arena, and Watching Rainbows. In fine condition, with some cracking to the images on both sides of the first disc and light wear to corners of the box set. Accompanied by a multi-colored set of fifteen Capitol Records 45 rpm jukebox singles by the Beatles, each in their original white paper sleeve, including: ‘She Loves You / I’ll Get You,’ ‘There’s a Place / Twist and Shout,’ and ‘Strawberry Fields Forever / Penny Lane.’ Starting Bid $200
items: a Swan Records 45 rpm of The Beatles’ 1964 single album for ‘She Loves You’ and ‘I’ll Get You’; a Capitol Records 45 rpm of the Beatles’ 1963 single album for ‘I Want to Hold Your Hand’ and ‘I Saw Her Standing There’; and an original complete set of Beatles gumball machine charms, each with an image of an individual Beatle on one side and a song name on the other, accompanied by the original Mister Softee advertisement sheet. In overall fine condition, with slight toning and a ‘ring of wear’ to the ‘She Loves You’ sleeve. Both records are included. Starting Bid $200
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7074. Beatles Third State Butcher Cover.
The Beatles Yesterday and Today stereo ‘third state’ butcher cover. This ‘third state’ version features the ‘butcher’ cover, the previously affixed ‘trunk’ cover pasteover having been carefully removed from the album jacket to reveal the butcher cover underneath. In very good condition, with adhesive residue and rubbing to cover, several tack holes to corners, light soiling, and edgewear. The record and inner sleeve are included. Within days of releasing this miscellany of previous hits, Capitol recalled all copies in response to retailers’ negative reactions to the original macabre cover image. The recalled copies were ‘retrofitted’ with a new pictorial flat, pasted over the first, featuring an innocuous image of the boys posed around a steamer trunk. The stereo albums are much rarer than their mono brethren. Starting Bid $200
Handsome 1967 Apple Records wristwatch
7075. Beatles Apple Watch. Scarce circa 1967 Apple Records promotional wristwatch, measur-
ing 1.5 x 1.5 one a 9˝ long suede black band. The back of the watch is engraved “Old England,” and the band is stamped in gold, “Made in England, Old England, Copyright Old England Watches Ltd 1967.” Includes the original gift box with the cover detached at the hinge, also gilt-stamped “Old England” and reading, “Original design by Richard Loftus,” along the side. In fine condition, with a few light marks and dings; watch’s function is temperamental but may work intermittently. This was one of just three officially licensed Beatles watches produced during the 1960s, and by some estimates only about one hundred were manufactured. An attractive Beatles collectible made even rarer by the presence of the original box. Starting Bid $200
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7077. John Lennon Mind Games Flyer.
7076. Collection of Three Yellow Submarine Production Drawings. Collection of three production
sketches for the 1968 animated film Yellow Submarine, accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on three sheets of untrimmed 16 x 12.5 animation paper. The subjects include Paul and George together, Ringo covering his ears, and Lord Mayer playing the cello. Some staining to the sheet with the drawing of Paul and George, otherwise overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200
Original ‘Fresh From Apple’ leaflet, 6 x 7, three pages on adjoined sheets, advertising John Lennon’s 1973 Mind Games album, set for release on November 23, 1973. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $200
7078. Collection of 21 Pieces of Beatles Sheet Music.
Collection of 21 booklets of Beatles US sheet music featuring several of their hit songs plus a few solo projects, with some titles including: ‘A Hard Day’s Night,’ ‘Revolution,’ ‘She’s A Woman,’ ‘Strawberry Fields Forever,’ ‘Can’t Buy Me Love,’ ‘I Saw Her Standing There,’ ‘Please Please Me,’ ‘Help!,’ ‘Instant Karma,’ and ‘All You Need Is Love.’ In overall very good to fine condition. Starting Bid $200
7079. Collection of 21 Pieces of Beatles Sheet Music.
Collection of 21 booklets of Beatles sheet music featuring several of their hit songs plus a few solo projects, with some titles including: ‘A Hard Day’s Night,’ ‘Love Me Do,’ ‘Paperback Writer,’ ‘She’s A Woman,’ ‘Something,’ ‘We Can Work It Out,’ ‘She Loves You,’ ‘Chains,’ ‘Eight Days a Week,’ and ‘I Me Mine.’ Nineteen were printed in the USA and two in England. In overall very good to fine condition. Starting Bid $200
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elvis presley Early Sun Records promo, signed “That’s Allright”
7080. Elvis Presley Signed Photograph. Remarkable vintage glossy 8 x 10 Sun Records promotional photo of Presley, signed on the reverse in blue ballpoint, “That’s allright, Elvis Presley.” Trivial scattered light creasing and trimmed left edge to image side (the white mark to his hairline is a standard printing flaw often seen on this pose), otherwise fine; the reverse, where Elvis has signed, remains crisp and clean. Accompanied by a Hallmark card bearing a letter of provenance from the sister-in-law of the original owner, and a letter of authenticity from Elvis expert Rich Consola, in part: “The photo which is signed ‘That’s allright Elvis Presley’ is only the second time in my twenty-five years of collecting Elvis writings that I have ever seen this inscription of Elvis writing the name of his first recording, and believed by most in the music world to be the real first ‘Rock and Roll’ song.” Elevated by the mention of Presley’s first released single—the only such example we have encountered in over 35 years—this original Sun promo photo of the young King is an undeniably rare offering signed at the very dawn of his legendary career. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $300 www.rrauction.com 37
7083. Elvis Presley: Now or Never. Official serial
7081. Elvis Presley Pop Art by Ronnie Wood.
Impressive limited edition screenprint by Rolling Stone guitarist and artist Ronnie Wood, entitled ‘Elvis I,’ 21.75 x 30, numbered 140/150, displaying nine images of Elvis Presley in a ‘pop art’ Andy Warhol style. Signed in the bottom right in white pencil. Framed to an overall size of 34 x 41. In fine condition. Oversized. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
7082. Elvis Presley Giclee. In-
famous limited edition giclee print on paper, 22 x 17, entitled ‘It’s Now or Never 1956,’ signed in the lower border in black ink by photographer Alfred Wertheimer. The image shows a young Elvis in a stairwell at the Mosque Theatre in Richmond, Virginia, minutes before a concert, darting a mischievous tongue toward the deliciously reciprocating mouth of a mysterious girl in black. Only within the last few years was the woman positively identified. Doublematted and framed to an overall size of 31.5 x 26.5. In fine condition. Oversized. Starting Bid $200
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number hologram-style RIAA platinum sales award presented “to commemorate RIAA platinum sales of more than 1,000,000 copies of the RCA Records single record ‘It’s Now or Never.’” Framed with its plate and 7˝disc to an overall size of 12.75 x 16.75. Award retains its original backing with a Milestone Awards and Marketing label. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
7084. Elvis Presley Tour Crew Jacket.
Vintage red nylon baseballstyle Elvis Presley tour jacket supplied to road crew members in the 1970s, size large, bearing a large embroidered “Elvis in Concert” patch on the left breast and a custom gold lightning patch on the left shoulder with the initials “TCB,” an acronym and crew-adopted catch phrase meaning ‘Taking Care of Business.’ Sewn inside the collar area is a Howe Authentic Apparel tag, the original company authorized to produce these jackets. In fine condition, with trivial soiling to red-and-white striped cuffs. Starting Bid $200
Elvis’s riot shotgun, emblazoned with his initials and TCB
7085. Elvis Presley Personally-owned Shotgun. Elvis Presley’s personally-owned Flite King
Riot Model K-10, 12 ga., no serial number (manufactured before 1968), 20˝ barrel, fine bore. Pump-action shotgun features a pistol grip and front bead sight. Gun has been customized by Presley with his initials and lightning bolts on both sides of the receiver, and his TCB—Taking Care of Business—monogram and lightning bolts on both sides of the stock. In fine condition, with some light surface scratches to the stock and some light wear and chipping to portions of the gold appliques. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Jimmy Velvet of the Elvis Presley Museum, which reads, in full: “Elvis Presley personalized TCB shotgun. Flite King riot model K-10 high standard shotgun, with initials ‘EP’ on either side of the shotgun. This was the personal property of Elvis Presley.” An avid gun collector, Presley amassed many firearms by the time of his death in 1977. He shared this affinity with his friends, gifting a Walther PPK to Hawaii Five-O’s Jack Lord, and famously presenting President Richard Nixon a nickel-plated Colt .45 in exchange for a badge from the Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs. Although an enthusiast, the ‘King’s’ careless handling of firearms is also widely known, including an instance of shooting a television when Robert Goulet appeared on screen. This shotgun is particularly attractive, as it incorporates the name of Presley’s band and motto ‘Taking Care of Business,’ with the same logo used on Presley’s jewelry and touring plane. Presley’s firearms are seldom offered for sale at auction, and when they are, they routinely outsell almost all other Presley-owned or -used memorabilia. This transfers as a modern firearm. Oversized. Starting Bid $1000
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bob dylan
7086. Bob Dylan Signed Album. Blood on the Tracks
album signed on the front cover in silver ink. In fine condition, with light creasing and some wear to edges. The record is not included. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from REAL. Starting Bid $200
7087. Bob Dylan Magazine. ASCAP Today magazine
from March 1971, Volume 5, No. 1, 8.25 x 11, featuring Dylan on the front cover tipping his hat and holding a guitar. The unsigned magazine features an article on Dylan entitled ‘Something Special,’ running on pages four through seven. In fine condition, with slight toning and soiling to covers. Starting Bid $200
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7088. Bob Dylan: Desire. Official RIAA hologram
platinum sales award presented to Columbia Records to commemorate the sale of more than 1,000,000 copies “of the Columbia Records cassette and C. D. ‘Desire.’” Matted and framed with a copy of the cassette and CD, and an image of the cover, to an overall size of 12.75 x 17. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
jimi hendrix Phenomenally rare photo of Hendrix performing in Sweden
7089. Jimi Hendrix Signed Photograph. Scarce vintage glossy 9.5 x 7.25 photo of Hendrix performing in his Hussars
military jacket, signed and inscribed in bold red felt tip, “Love always, Jimi Hendrix, to Rosetta,” who also adds two hearts. Reverse bears a Sven Oredson photographer’s stamp. In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of provenance, and full letters of authenticity from PSA/DNA and Tracks. After five tiring months spent recording Are You Experienced at London’s De Lane Lea and Olympic Studios, the Jimi Hendrix Experience set off on a legendary tour of Europe to promote their debut album. Two weeks after its release, the band made their first stop in Stockholm, Sweden, performing at the Grona Lund Amusement Park on May 24, 1967, the concert at which this photo was taken. Hendrix and company returned to the amusement park months later on September 4, which is when a park employee, Rosita, was able to obtain this autograph. The consignor notes that Hendrix’s notation of “Rosetta,” was a playful attempt to anglify her name. Poised on the brink of legendary status, Hendrix’s soulful essence is vividly captured in this photo, with its large and bold signature adding to the item’s already immense appeal. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $2500
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Superlative fully signed Hendrix Experience album
7090. Jimi Hendrix Experience Signed Album. Extremely scarce Axis: Bold as Love album signed and inscribed
on the gatefold in black felt tip, “Love always and forever to Claire, Jimi Hendrix,” “To Claire, Stay Beautiful as Ever! Mitch, xxx,” and “To Claire, Best wishes, Noel Redding, xxxx.” The record is included. In fine condition, with a few creases to edges and fair contrast to Redding’s signature against the dark background of his hair. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. The album artwork remains bright and vibrant, and Hendrix’s signature is bold with excellent contrast. An all together beautiful and visually impressive spread—the most attractive Experience album we’ve ever offered. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $2500
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Fantastic 1968 uninscribed magazine cover 7092. Jimi Hendrix Experience Signed Magazine Cover.
Cover from the May 27, 1968, issue of the German magazine Pop with an image of Hendrix smoking, 7.25 x 10.75, signed at the top in black felt tip by Jimi Hendrix, blue felt tip by Mitch Mitchell, and blue ballpoint by Noel Redding. In very good condition, with trimmed edges and moderate overall creasing. At the height of his fame, 1968 was a huge year for Hendrix—he released his third and final studio album, Electric Ladyland, in October, which proved to be the Experience’s most commercially successful album. Also met with critical acclaim, Hendrix was declared the Artist of the Year by Billboard and Rolling Stone named him Performer of the Year. Although he did not perform in Germany in 1968, he played six shows there in January 1969 and would unfortunately make his final concert appearance there at the Isle of Fehmarn Festival on September 6, 1970. An appealing and highly desirable fully signed piece from the group that changed rock forever. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $500
The Experience frontman plays Toronto in 1968 7093. Jimi Hendrix Signature. Vintage blue ballpoint signatures, “Jimi Hendrix” and “Cheers, Noel Redding,” on an off-white 3 x 5 slip. Also includes three ballpoint signatures from Soft Machine members Mike Ratledge, Kevin Ayers, and Robert Wyatt. In fine condition, with scattered creasing. After having met Hendrix at London’s De Lane Lea Studios while the guitar virtuoso was recording ‘Hey Joe,’ the psychedelic rock group Soft machine went on to support the Jimi Hendrix Experience throughout North America in 1968. Consignor notes that the signatures were obtained at the Constellation Hotel during the tour’s stopover in Toronto. A crisp, clean example of Hendrix from the midpoint of his short yet sterling career. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $300
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Hendrix and The Who sign from their storied early 1967 Saville concert 7094. Jimi Hendrix and The Who Signed Autograph Book. Outstanding
circa 1967 autograph book, 4.75 x 4.25, signed inside in blue ballpoint, “Love always, Jimi Hendrix,” who adds a heart below, and in red ballpoint, “Noel Redding, XX,” each signing on the same page; and “Keith Moon” and “John Entwistle,” each signing on separate pages in blue ballpoint. Other notable signatures in the book include The Artwoods (featuring Ronnie Wood’s brother Art, Keef Hartley, and Jon Lord of Deep Purple), The Alan Bown Set, The Quotations, Distortion, The Golden Brass, The Trend, and The MooDoos. Edge of spine peeled from front cover (covers remain firmly attached), otherwise fine condition; signed pages remain crisp and clean. Accompanied by an unsigned program for a concert headlined by the Jimi Hendrix Experience and The Who at London’s Saville Theater on January 29, 1967, and a photo of Hendrix and The Who posing backstage at the concert. Produced by Beatles manager Brian Epstein, this legendary show featured two of the world’s leading musical acts, with two members of each presumedly signing this autograph book on that late January night, an evening which marked the first and last time Jimi Hendrix and his newly formed band would open for The Who. Months later at the Monterey Pop Festival, the two groups would share the stage for the second and final time, with Hendrix losing a coin toss to perform as the follow-up act. Unfortunately for The Who, Hendrix would go on to play one of the best and most controversial shows of his short career, dousing his guitar in lighter fuel and setting it aflame before hurling it into the audience. An uncommon union of members from two of the most influential groups in rock history. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $300
Signed during Hendrix’s 1969 Toronto possession hearings 7095. Jimi Hendrix Signature. Ballpoint signature, “Jimi
Hendrix,” on a light brown 3.5 x 2.5 card removed from a tissue packet. Nicely double-matted and framed with two attractive black and white photos of Hendrix to an overall size of 13.5 x 25. In very good condition, with overall creasing and light soiling, horizontal red marks, and tape remnants to left and right edges not touching the signature. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from REAL and a typed statement of authenticity from the original recipient, in part: “On June 19, 1969, I personally obtained an autograph from Jimi Hendrix during a short recess at his preliminary hearing for possession of heroin at Toronto Old City Hall.” Hendrix had been charged with heroin possession at the Toronto Pearson Airport, while on his way to a May 1969 show at Toronto’s Maple Leaf Gardens, and the letter goes on to describe meeting Hendrix in the hallway during a break in his hearing and—without anything else at hand—purchasing a package of Kleenex to have him sign. Hendrix was eventually acquitted of the charges on December 8, 1969, as it was believed that a fan may have planted the drugs in his travel bag. Oversized. Starting Bid $300 44 JIMI HENDRIX
7096. Jimi Hendrix Experience Poster. Spectacular color 25 x 35.25 poster
for a Jimi Hendrix show in Stuttgart, Germany, on January 15, 1969, designed by Gunther Kieser. Rolled with scattered creases (primarily to edges), otherwise fine condition. Hendrix was actually playing in Munich on January 15, with his Stuttgart gig coming four days later. As one of Hendrix’s most famous European concert posters with tremendous psychedelic imagery, this is an extremely desirable poster. Starting Bid $200
Incredible set of proofs for Griffin’s iconic ‘Flaming Eyeball’ Hendrix poster 7097. Jimi Hendrix Experience Poster Acetate and Progressive Proof Set. Amazing set of six progres-
sive serigraph proofs plus one poster acetate for a 1989 printing of the iconic Rick Griffin BG-105 ‘Flying Eyeball’ Jimi Hendrix concert poster, each measuring 29 x 44.25, representing the steps along the multicolored screen printing process. The seventh piece features a full-size acetate of the appearance of the final text and graphics. Most bear pencil notations along the bottom identifying the details of the proof, the sixth reading: “Artist: Rick Griffin, 4. White Undercoat, Metallic Gold, Yellow, Trans. Cyan, 1st Red, Blue Blend, 2nd Red. Arellanes Co: Lory Arellanes, Maria Schulz, John Silletto, 1989 Printer’s Proof Progressive.” In overall fine condition. Arellanes Studios produced a hand-printed limited edition run of 500 of these officially authorized silkscreen prints in 1989, stunningly reproduced at twice the size of the original 1968 poster. The printer’s proofs for these posters are exceedingly rare—perhaps one-of-a-kind as a full set—and demonstrate the attention to detail and remarkably high quality of the final product. This fantastic set of proofs amounts to an enormous display of seven oversized pieces that represent the process behind recreating a pop culture masterpiece. Oversized. Starting Bid $300
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1967 ticket from Jimi’s inaugural UK run 7098. Jimi Hendrix Experience Ticket. Original unsigned
ticket for a Walker Brothers concert that featured the Jimi Hendrix Experience as an opening act, 3.5 x 3, held at City Hall in Newcastle upon Tyne, England on April 21, 1967. The show was part of The Jimi Hendrix Experience’s first United Kingdom tour, and featured other opening acts like Cat Stevens and Engelbert Humperdinck. Overall creasing, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $200
7099. Jimi Hendrix Candid. Original first-generation color semi-glossy 5 x 3.5 unsigned photo of Hendrix performing with his trademark flair and beautiful Olympic white Fender Stratocaster. The reverse is stamp-dated March 1963. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
7100. Jimi Hendrix Yearbook. 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. Starting Bid $200
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rolling stones Stones sign for tour mate, drummer of Goldie and the Gingerbreads 7102. Rolling Stones Signed Program Photograph. Color
vintage 8 x 10.25 cardstock photo of the Rolling Stones removed from a program circa 1964, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Ginger, with all my love, Brian Jones, xxxx,” “Ginger, Mick Jagger,” “Bill Wyman,” “To Ginger, Charlie Boy,” and “Love to Ginger, Keith Richards.” In very good to fine condition, with a horizontal fold to bottom edge (touching two letters of the Richards signature), slight rubbing and creasing (affecting a portion of the Watts inscription), stray ink marks, and fair contrast to the Watts and Richards signatures against the busy background. Originates from the collection of Ginger Bianco, the drummer for the all-female American rock band Goldie and the Gingerbreads, a quartet who toured extensively throughout Europe in 1964, and performed nightly with acts like The Animals, The Beatles, The Yardbirds, The Hollies, The Kinks, and The Rolling Stones. An iconic image of the young British band made all the more desirable by its vibrant colors and bold signatures. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
Jagger, Jones, Richards, and Wyman on their third UK album 7103. Rolling Stones Signed Album. Desirable 1965 UK Decca mono
first pressing of the Out of Our Heads album, signed on the reverse in ballpoint by Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Brian Jones, and Bill Wyman. Upper border of the reverse bears several collector’s ownership notations. In very good condition, with very poor contrast to the signatures against the black background; soiling, small tears, and wear to edges; and scattered creases to the front cover. The record is included. This was the Rolling Stones’ third British release and primarily comprised rhythm and blues cover songs by the likes of Chuck Berry, Sam Cooke, and Marvin Gaye. There were substantial differences between the UK and US releases, both in the album cover art and track listing. Issued in September 1965, Out of Our Heads reached number two in the UK charts behind the Beatles’ Help! An uncommon early album from the classic rock ’n’ roll band. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $300
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Obtained three months before their first US tour 7104. Rolling Stones Signatures. Vintage ballpoint signatures of Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Brian Jones, Bill Wyman, and Charlie Watts on an 8 x 5.5 sheet of hospital chart paper, with manager Andrew Oldman also signing and adding a sketch of Watts’s arm. Sheet is affixed to a 9.25 x 6 purple mount. In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/ DNA. Watts was being treated for a minor arm injury at a hospital in Morecambe, England after playing a concert at the Winter Gardens on March 7, 1964. Signatures were obtained by a nurse on duty when the rest of the band came to visit Watts. Less than three months later, the band would embark on their first tour of the United States. A clean and crisp assemblage of Brian Jonesera Rolling Stones autographs. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
Full cast of early 1965 Stones signatures
7105. Rolling Stones Signatures. Impressive set of blue ballpoint signatures of Keith Richards, Mick Jagger, Bill
Wyman, Brian Jones, and Charlie Watts, who adds “The Rolling Stones,” on a light green 5.25 x 3 album page. In fine condition. Accompanied by a separate album page and a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. These crisp signatures were obtained in early 1965, right around the release of the band’s second full-length album, The Rolling Stones No. 2, a recording that rocketed the group into international stardom. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
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7107. Rolling Stones Signed Picture Disc Album. Still Life
7106. Rolling Stones Signed Photograph. Color glossy 10 x 8 group photo, signed in blue felt tip by Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Ron Wood and Charlie Watts. In fine condition, with a few light surface marks and some slight irregular adhesion to Jagger’s signature. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
album signed on side one of the disc in black felt tip, “Love, Keith Richards, 2003,” “Mick Jagger,” “Charlie Watts,” and “Ronnie Wood.” In fine condition, with some spreading to the signatures. The original album sleeve is included. Originally obtained by in-person collector Richard Simpkin, who includes a letter of provenance, and mentioned in his book, Richard & Famous, on page 202. This album was signed by Jagger and Watts at a Sydney hotel in 1995, and by Richards and Wood backstage at a concert in 2003. The Richard Simpkin Collection. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
The Stones commemorate one of their biggest-selling albums 7108. Rolling Stones Signed Print. Pristine color
limited edition 22.5 x 26.5 print of their Some Girls album cover, numbered #24/90, boldly signed in the lower border in blue felt tip by Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts, and Ron Wood. Rolled and in fine condition. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
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7109. Rolling Stones Signed Book. Signed book:
The Rolling Stones A–Z. First edition. London: Omnibus Press, 1983. Softcover, 8.25 x 11, 149 pages. Signed and inscribed on various introductory pages in black felt tip, “Love, to Richard, Keith Richards, 2003,” “Mick Jagger,” “Charlie Watts,” “Ronnie Wood,” adding a heart, “Best Wishes, Mick Taylor,” who also signs on the front cover and on page 131 in gold ink, and “Mrs. Marianne Faithfull, x” on page 34. In fine condition. Originally obtained by in-person collector Richard Simpkin, accompanied by his letter of provenance, and mentioned in his book, Richard & Famous, on page 202. The Richard Simpkin Collection. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
7113. Ronnie Wood Pair of Signed Sketches. Two
7110. Mick Jagger Signed Program. Enormous
souvenir program for the Rolling Stones’ 1989 Steel Wheels tour of North America, 12 x 16, 20 pages, signed inside on a full-page image of Jagger in black ink. In fine condition, with expected handling wear. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
felt tip and pencil sketches of women in prurient poses drawn by Wood on individual white 8.5 x 11 sheets, each titled and signed at the bottom in pencil, “Erotic Study. Ronnie Wood.” In overall fine condition. Precertified REAL. Starting Bid $200
7112. Keith Richards Signed Program. Huge souvenir program for the Rolling Stones’ 1989 Steel Wheels tour of North America, 12 x 16, 20 pages, signed inside on a full-page image of Richards in blue ink, “Love, Keith Richards.” Slight irregular ink adhesion to the signature, and some soiling, creasing, and a small tear to front cover, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
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Impressive 18 lines of the Wood-Stewart collaboration ‘You Strum and I’ll Sing’ 7114. Ronnie Wood Handwritten Lyrics. Handwritten working lyr-
ics to ‘You Strum and I’ll Sing,’ one page, 8 x 14.75, no date, signed in the lower right in pencil by Wood. Wood pens eighteen lines of a song written for a collaboration with Rod Stewart, in part: “Not a million miles away / there is a groove I like to play / It can be done with just the 2 of us / But the whole family should be on the bus / You strum and I’ll sing.” The last two lines are written on a separate sheet affixed at the bottom. In fine condition. Although Wood and Stewart—friends from their days in the Faces and Jeff Beck Group—had hoped to produce a collaborative album called You Strum and I’ll Sing, the project never came to fruition; however, they recorded the song together for Ronnie Wood’s 2006 album Anthology: The Essential Crossexion. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
7115. Collection of Three Rolling Stones Tickets.
Set of three tickets to a Rolling Stones performance, 3.5 x 4.5, held at New Brighton’s Tower Ballroom on August 10, 1964. Each ticket is individually numbered, “1446,” “2968,” and “4829.” The reverse of one ticket is signed in black ballpoint by Bob Wooler, the former Cavern Club compere and a significant figure in the Merseybeat music scene. In overall fine condition, with slight toning to edges. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $200
7116. Rolling Stones Original Master Recordings Box Set. Uncommon limited edition Rolling Stones Master Recordings box set, number 3382, containing eleven 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, with a chip to the box. Starting Bid $200
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“Look out for us on the Ed Sullivan Show on Oct 25th” 7117. Bill Wyman Autograph Letter Signed. ALS signed “Bill Wyman—‘Stones,’” one page, lightly-lined, 6.25 x 8.25, September 8, 1964. Letter to an admirer. In part: “Many thanks for your very nice letter & please forgive me for the delay. We’ve been so busy lately. Please look out for us on our return to America in October, we hope to get across to Canada for a day or so. If you miss us, then please look out for us on the Red Skelton Show on 22nd Sept or the Ed Sullivan Show on Oct 25th. Hope you like them.” In very good condition, with toned tape to irregularly trimmed edges, staple holes to the top edge, and a few small edge chips and tears. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
Vibrant 1964 handbill for the Stones’ second UK tour 7118. Rolling Stones February 1964 Handbill. Handbill for a
Rolling Stones performance, 5.75 x 10, held at the Odeon Theatre in Southend, England on February 24, [1964]. The “All Stars ‘64” concert is headlined by John Leyton and Mike Sarne, and lists several special guests, including: The Rolling Stones, The Swinging Blue Jeans, Don Fireball Spencer, Billy Boyle, Mike Berry and the Innocents, Billie Davis and the Leroys, Jet Harris, and ‘Money’ Bern Elliott and the Fenmen. In fine condition, with a crease to upper right corner and mild toning to corners from adhesive remnants to reverse. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. A stylish and vividly colored handbill dated less than two months before the Stones released their self-titled debut album. Starting Bid $200
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the doors The Doors break through on American Bandstand in 1967, as ‘Light My Fire’ tops the charts
7119. Jim Morrison Signed Document. DS, signed “J. Morrison,” one page, 7.5 x 9.5, July 12, 1967. Standard AFTRA contract for a single television broadcast between “Jim Morrison of the Doors…and Dick Clark Prod., Inc.,” in which Morrison agrees to “render artistic services in connection with the rehearsal and broadcast of the program…American Bandstand.” Signed at the conclusion in red ballpoint by Morrison and countersigned in blue ballpoint by producer Edward J. Yates. Impressively double-matted and framed with a large image of the Doors to an overall size of 28.5 x 24.5. In fine condition, with signature a few shades light.
The Doors’ appearance on American Bandstand was their national television debut in the United States, and they performed ‘Crystal Ship’ and ‘Light My Fire’ with a brief interview with Dick Clark in between. The performance was lip-synched and recorded at ABC Studios in Hollywood on the date of this document, July 12, 1967, and the segment was broadcast on July 22. In the short on-stage interview, the band mentioned they were working on their second album and Morrison revealed that it would probably be titled Strange Days. Just a week after the show, ‘Light My Fire’ hit number one on the Billboard charts. Oversized. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $500
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“ We’ll be
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Supremely rare 1971 Morrison letter written from Paris 7120. Jim Morrison Autograph Letter Signed. Rare
ALS signed “Jim,” one page both sides, 5.75 x 8, no date but postmarked May 18, 1971. Letter to Frank and Kathy Lisciandro in Beverly Hills, written from L’Hotel in Paris. In full: “Sorry not to have written sooner. It doesn’t seem like I’ve been here this long. We’ve been travelling—in Spain, (Granada was best) Morocco, Southern France & Corsica—where I lost my jacket, money etc. & had to fly back to Paris to wait for more. If Sicily is anything like Corsica you’ll probably love it. We’ll be back in Paris around June 7 thru Sept. There’s an extra room so please stay w/ us. How is everything? Say hello to everyone & try to get over here.” Includes the original mailing envelope addressed in Morrison’s hand. In fine condition. After the Doors finished recording LA Woman in March 1971 to complete their Elektra contract, Morrison left the band for Paris to begin a new phase of his life. Recalling the romance of the city from a visit in 1970, Morrison deemed it an ideal environment to break from the rock-and-roll lifestyle and concentrate on writing poetry. His longtime girlfriend Pamela Courson had gone ahead to Paris in mid-February to sort out their living arrangements, with Morrison to arrive a month later. The recipients of this letter, Frank and Katherine Lisciandro, were close to Morrison and accompanied him to the airport on March 10, 1971 for his intended flight, with the understanding that they would would meet up with him
Original mailing envelope addressed in Morrison’s hand in Paris in a few months and possibly travel through Europe together; Jim’s actual departure was delayed a day when he missed the March 10th boarding call. Katherine, who worked as the Door’s secretary, recalls that Morrison called the band’s office from Paris in April or May and asked when she and Frank were coming to visit, hoping it would be soon. He also mentioned he was not feeling great and was seeing a doctor. Unfortunately, Morrison passed away in Paris shortly before the Lisciandros were to visit, leaving the present letter as his last direct contact with two of his closest friends. It is one of just two known Morrison letters written from Paris, the other to Doors accountant Bob Greene concerning business matters. As a supremely rare letter by one of the most iconic frontmen in the history of rock music, this is a truly impressive piece. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $2500
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grateful dead In way of celebrating this year’s 50th anniversary of the inception of San Francisco Bay area’s most legendary band, RR Auction is proud to unveil a special Grateful Dead section, an unrivaled and visually dynamic assemblage of collectibles relating to various stages of the group’s historic career. Representing the vibrant charm and creative energies of these jam band trailblazers, the collection features an array of uncommon items, including: a 1989 band-signed publicity photo inscribed to NYC’s famous Manny’s Music Store, a rare signed pelon for a 1986 Grateful Dead t-shirt, and an incredible pair of original paintings from Stanley Mouse, the artist who created the band’s now iconic skeleton-and-rose imagery. An overall remarkable gathering of psychedelic keepsakes related to the Deadhead revolution.
‘Bertha’ artwork with the Dead’s archetypal skull and roses 7122. Stanley Mouse Grateful Dead Painting ‘Bertha’ aka ‘Skull and Roses’. Magnificent
original painting by Stanley Mouse, entitled ‘Bertha,’ oil on canvas, 13.25 x 17.5 (visible in frame), depicting a skeleton with several red roses wreathing its skull. Signed in green paint in the lower right, “S. Mouse,” who adds the small head of a mouse. Framed to an overall size of 20.8 x 24.8. In fine condition. Known widely under the pseudonym Mouse or Stanley Mouse, Stanley Miller was a San Francisco-based artist who produced a variety of psychedelic rock concert posters and album covers in the 1960s for bands like Big Brother and the Holding Company, Quick Silver Messenger Service, and, most famously, the Grateful Dead. Along with artist Alton Kelley, Miller is credited with creating the Grateful Dead’s iconic skeleton and rose imagery. Inspired by Edmund J. Sullivan’s illustrations for The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam poetry book, Kelley and Mouse originally conceptualized this image for a Grateful Dead concert poster for their two-night performance at the Avalon Ballroom on September 16-17, 1966. An altogether gorgeous and gothically charged work forever linked with the iconic cover art for the Grateful Dead’s 1971 self-titled live album. Oversized. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500
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Striking 1987 original Mouse painting of ‘Jester’ 7123. Stanley Mouse Grateful Dead Painting ‘Jester’. Stunning original painting by Stanley Mouse, entitled
‘Jester,’ acrylic on canvas, 29.5 x 39.5 (visible in frame), depicting a skeletal court jester with lute in hand, reflecting in an open, arched window. Signed in paint in the lower right, “S. Mouse,” who adds the small head of a mouse and the year, “’87.” Framed to an overall size of 34.5 x 44.5. In fine condition. Known widely under the pseudonym Mouse or Stanley Mouse, Stanley Miller was a San Francisco-based artist who produced a variety of psychedelic rock concert posters and album covers in the 1960s for bands like Big Brother and the Holding Company, Quick Silver Messenger Service, and, most famously, the Grateful Dead. Along with artist Alton Kelley, Miller is credited with creating the Grateful Dead’s iconic skeleton and rose imagery. Uncommonly finished with a detailed and fully rendered background, this is a gorgeously realized work of art that vividly recaptures the front cover of the Grateful Dead’s 1972 songbook. Oversized. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500
Exceptional 1989 photo inscribed to NYC’s legendary Manny’s Music Store 7124. Grateful Dead Signed Photograph. Vintage
glossy 10 x 7.75 publicity photo of the Grateful Dead circa 1989, signed in black felt tip, “Jerry Garcia,” “Phil Lesh,” “Bobby Weir,” “Mickey Hart,” and “Billy Kreutzmann,” and inscribed in an unknown hand, “Thanks to Manny’s.” Suede-matted and framed with a nameplate, a skull-and-lightning logo patch, and a photo of Garcia to an overall size of 18 x 32.25. Scattered discoloration confined to lower half, otherwise fine condition; the signature area remains clean and the handwriting exceptionally bold. Originally displayed amongst the hundreds of other signed photos at New York City’s well-known Manny’s Music Store—a popular shopping destination for huge touring acts like The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, and Jimi Hendrix, the latter granted private access to shop the store after closing hours—this appealing and crisply signed photo of the group’s longtime core members has retained an impressive appearance. The majority of sold photos from Manny’s bear significant water damage from the two occasions in which the store’s sprinklers were set off; an uncommonly preserved example, this photo is made all the more desirable by its landmark inscription. An ideal celebratory piece for the Grateful Dead’s 50th anniversary. Oversized. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
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Fully signed 1986 t-shirt proof
7125. Grateful Dead Signed T-shirt Artwork Pelon. Colorful t-shirt artwork pelon of a skeleton lounging
on a float in a pool, dated 1986, 15.75 x 19.75, signed in the lower border in blue felt tip by Jerry Garcia, Mickey Hart, Phil Lesh, Bill Kreutzman, and Brent Mydland, and in black felt tip by Bob Weir. Includes a 1989 handwritten letter from a band representative on Grateful Dead letterhead transmitting the piece for a charity auction, as well as the original mailing tube bearing an affixed Grateful Dead Productions return address label. Some spreading to blue felt tip signatures (expected from nature of the fabric), noticeable haloing to Weir’s signature, and faint toning to edges, otherwise fine condition. This is a very rare format as pelons such as this were printed in very low quantities. A vibrant piece fully signed by the 1980s iteration of the classic jam band, enhanced by the presence of the original letter and mailing tube. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $300
7126. Jerry Garcia Signed Lithograph.
Limited edition 10 x 14 lithograph of a man with a mohawk playing air guitar, entitled ‘Punk Dude,’ numbered 4/300, signed below a pre-printed signature in pencil, “J. Garcia.” Doublematted and framed to an overall size of 18 x 22.25. In very good condition, with a beige discoloration affecting a large portion of the figure and writing. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from artist Roberta Weir. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
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7127. Jerry Garcia Signed Photograph.
Attractive color glossy 8 x 10 halflength photo of Garcia performing live, signed in silver paint pen. Reverse bears a Dead Images photography stamp. In fine condition, with a small crease to lower right corner. Accompanied by an unsigned Arista Records 45 rpm of the Grateful Dead’s 1980 single album for ‘Alabama Getaway / Far From Me,’ and full letters of authenticity from JSA and REAL. Starting Bid $200
7129. Jerry Garcia and Bob Weir Signed Book.
Signed book: Sunshine Daydreams. First edition. San Francisco: Chronicle Books, 1991. Hardcover, 7.5 x 9.25, 120 pages. Signed on the half title page in blue ballpoint by Bob Weir and Jerry Garcia. In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from REAL. Starting Bid $200
Scarce signed poster for the Dead’s 1989 East Coast tour 7128. Grateful Dead Signed Felt Poster.
Uncommon original color felt poster promoting the 1989 fall tour of the Grateful Dead, 15.25 x 19, featuring the five scheduled concert cities encircling a red and gold lightning logo, and lightly signed in gold ink by Jerry Garcia, Bob Weir, Bill Kreutzmann, Phil Lesh, Mickey Hart, and Vince Welnick. Framed to an overall size of 18.75 x 22.5. In fine condition, with the aforesaid signatures several shades light. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from REAL. Coinciding with the Grateful Dead’s semicentennial, this is a fully signed, regally presented poster of one rock’s most storied and influential musical acts. Starting Bid $200
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7130. Jerry Garcia Tribute Poster and Bobblehead. Collection of items commemorating Jerry
Garcia Tribute Night during a San Francisco Giants and Chicago Cubs baseball game at AT&T Park on August 9, 2010, including: a wonderful Jerry Garcia Tribute Night poster, 10.5 x 16.5, featuring the iconic lightningskull logo emblazoned with the Giants team name, a Jerry Garcia bobblehead figurine, and further game and ticket information, signed in black felt tip by Bob Weir, Phil Lesh, Mickey Hart, Bill Kreutzmann, and NBA hall of famer Bill Walton, with Lesh’s last name crossed out by an unknown hand; the aforementioned Ben & Jerry’s bobblehead, 3 x 8, given to special event ticket holders, and portraying Garcia’s National Anthem performance at Candlestick Park in 1993, signed on the presentation box in black felt tip by Walton and one other; and an orange kazoo and used game ticket from that night. The poster is framed to an overall size of 12.5 x 18.25. In overall fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from the San Francisco Giants organization. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
7132. Jerry Garcia Signed Ticket Stub. Original used
ticket for a Grateful Dead concert held at Noblesville, Indiana’s Deer Creek Music Center on July 21, 1994, 3.5 x 2, signed on the reverse in black ballpoint by Jerry Garcia. In fine condition. Accompanied by an unsigned glossy photo of Garcia performing on stage with two others, and a full letter of authenticity from REAL. Starting Bid $200
7133. Phil Lesh Signed Guitar and Poster. Two
items: a blackbodied Harmonia telecasterstyle electric guitar, signed on the white pickguard in black felt tip; and a colorful poster promoting a spring 2001 tour for Phil Lesh and Friends, 19 x 13, listing the various concert locations below, and signed in black felt tip. In overall fine condition, with a PSA/DNA authentication label affixed to pickguard, and the poster rolled. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from PSA/DNA for the guitar, and a full letter of authenticity from REAL for the poster. Oversized. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
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7134. Grateful Dead Fillmore East Program. Rare Fillmore East program, 5.5 x 8.5, promoting a Grateful Dead concert series held at the infamous Fillmore East on February 11, 13, and 14, 1970, with Love and the Allman Brothers as supporting acts. The program also includes biography pages and photos of the aforementioned bands. In fine condition, with a central vertical fold. Accompanied by an unsigned 10 x 8 third-generation photo of the legendary jam session from that night featuring Fleetwood Mac guitarist Peter Green along with the Grateful Dead, Allman Brothers, and others. This concert marks the second time the Allman Brothers Band played the Fillmore East, with their three-day performance being recorded and released in 1996 as the live album, Fillmore East, February 1970. Starting Bid $200
7135. Grateful Dead and Janis Joplin Fillmore East Program. Exceptionally rare
variant Fillmore East program, 5.5 x 8.5, promoting a special series of concerts held at the Fillmore East on February 11–12, 1969, and headlined by Janis Joplin (introducing her new band) with the Grateful Dead honoring the introduction of Janis as a solo artist by serving as the special opening support act (something they didn’t do at that time because of their own headliner status). The program also includes biographies and photos of the aforementioned acts. In fine condition, with a date notation to front cover. Accompanied by an unsigned 10 x 8 third-generation photo of Joplin dancing during her February 12 Fillmore East performance. These special San Francisco concert dates were particularly notable as Joplin—recently split from Big Brother and the Holding Company and yet to form the Kozmic Blues Band—was temporarily limited to calling the group “Her Band.” Starting Bid $200
7136. Grateful Dead: American Beauty. Official flower
hologram-style RIAA platinum sales award presented “to commemorate the sale of more than 1,000,000 copies of the Warner Bros. Records album and cassette ‘American Beauty.’” Framed with its disc, cassette, and plate bearing a small image of the album cover to an overall size of 17 x 21. Award retains its original backing with a Fitzgerald Hartley label. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
7137. ‘Pigpen’ McKernan Photograph by Les Kippel. Unsigned color glossy 9.7 x 7.5 Les
Kippel later reproduction photograph of Ron ‘Pigpen’ McKernan playing harmonica on-stage at the Fillmore East in 1971. Matted and framed to an overall size of 15 x 12. In fine condition, with a grainy quality to the image. Starting Bid $200
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led zeppelin Outstanding set of Led Zeppelin signatures on their 1969 debut 7138. Led Zeppelin Signed Album. Amazing self–titled album
crisply signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint by Jimmy Page, and on the back cover in blue ballpoint by Robert Plant, John Bonham, and John Paul Jones. In fine condition. The record is not included. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks and a letter of provenance from the original recipient, reading, in part: “After the concert ended the band left the stage followed by the bouncer. The bouncer then came back across the stage over to us and said Led Zeppelin had invited us backstage to meet…I remember Robert Plant seemed to take a fancy to me (I was 17 years old at the time) and we ‘snogged’ and he chatted for a while. He said he’d like to take me home—I didn’t know if he was serious or not but I had a boyfriend…so I just laughed it off. However he signed my LP cover and kindly passed it to the rest of the band.” Obtained backstage at the Liverpool Stadium on November 29, 1971, this remarkable album is perhaps the most pristine fully signed example we’ve ever offered, and made rarer still by the generational attitude, a period in which autograph-seeking had grown passe within musical and counterculture fandom. A true piece of rock history signed by all four original band members while the band were on tour promoting their newest material, the landmark Led Zeppelin IV album. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $300
Striking red Strat boldly signed by Page, Plant, and JPJ 7139. Led Zeppelin Signed Guitar. Red-bodied Fender
Squier Bullet Strat electric guitar, signed on the white pickguard in red felt tip by Robert Plant and in black felt tip by Jimmy Page, and signed on the body in black felt tip by John Paul Jones. In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from REAL and three photos taken at time of each individual signing. Obtaining signatures from the three surviving Led Zeppelin members on a single item remains a considerable challenge to collectors, a distinction that renders this gorgeous instrument a coveted scarcity. Oversized. Starting Bid $300
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7140. Jimmy Page and Robert Plant Signed Mini Posters. Fabulous pair of color 10.5 x 15.75 mini posters of
Jimmy Page and Robert Plant performing, each signed in black felt tip. Impressively matted and framed side-by-side to an overall size of 30.5 x 22.5. In fine condition. Originally obtained by in-person collector Richard Simpkin, and mentioned in his book, Richard & Famous, on pages 92 and 103. The Richard Simpkin Collection. Oversized. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
Infamous 1973 Led Zep concert poster 7142. Led Zeppelin Southampton Poster. Rare and controversial original color poster for a Led Zeppelin concert held at Southampton University’s The Old Refectory, Student Union Building on January 22, [1973], 19.25 x 29, depicting two SS officers posing with a seductive woman, with ticket information listed below. Rolled and in very good condition, with scattered creasing and some chips and adhesive remnants to corners. Similar to the David Juniper-designed cover for Led Zeppelin II, which features a touched up image of the famed WWI Flying Circus division, this poster also displays a unique portrayal of German soldiers. Displayed around Southampton University, the poster was allegedly taken down under order of Led Zeppelin manager Peter Grant, who found its Nazi-inspired content offensive. Starting Bid $500
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7143. Led Zeppelin Fillmore East Program.
Concert program for Led Zeppelin’s first headlining shows at New York’s legendary Fillmore East on May 30-31, 1969, only months after having premiered at the venue as an opening act for Iron Butterfly. The program measures 5.5 x 8.5 and includes a photo and full-page biography of the band, a large advertisement for Led Zeppelin’s debut album, as well as many other interesting period advertisements, including full page announcements for Tommy, The Who’s new album, and the Newport Folk Festival, which lists an assortment of future Rock and Roll Hall of Fame artists. In fine condition, with an unobtrusive ink notation to front cover. Starting Bid $200
7144. Led Zeppelin Photographs: Jim Marshall. Gorgeous set
of eight unsigned glossy photos of Led Zeppelin performing live, 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, seven of which were taken by Jim Marshall at the LA Forum on June 25, 1972, and one by Jeffrey Mayer at a different concert. Reverse of each photo bears a stamp by the respective photographer, with the Marshall photos individually numbered. In overall fine condition, with creasing to corners and a tear to bottom border of the Mayer photo. Starting Bid $200
7146. Jimmy Page Photograph. Matte-
7145. Led Zeppelin Photograph: Robert Ellis.
Impressive unsigned vintage semi-glossy 11.75 x 8.75 double-weight Robert Ellis photo of a young Led Zeppelin leaving the stage after a performance in a packed Royal Albert Hall on June 29, 1969. Reverse is affixed with a Robert Ellis copyright label, with a photography stamp underneath. In fine condition, with slight wear to edges and trivial creasing to left side. Starting Bid $200
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finish 10.75 x 13.75 photograph of Jimmy Page trying on a flashy white suit at Chicago’s Ambassador East Hotel on January, 20, 1975. Signed in the lower border in black ink by photographer Neal Preston. In fine condition, with a hint of scuffing below image. Hired by the band’s manager Peter Grant, Preston became Led Zeppelin’s sole ‘inside photographer’ during the quartet’s monstrous US tour in 1975. Preston has since released several books devoted to his photography of Led Zeppelin. Starting Bid $200
pink floyd Scarce The Wall signed by original Floyd members 7147. Pink Floyd Signed Album. Pink Floyd’s monumental
The Wall album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Roger Waters, Nick Mason, and Richard Wright, and in black felt tip by David Gilmour. In fine condition; the overall appearance of this example is exceptional. The records are included. Also accompanied by full letters of authenticity from REAL and PSA/DNA. The last studio album to feature Pink Floyd’s original lineup, this is a seldom-encountered fully signed record that’s markedly enhanced by its strikingly bold autographs against the crisp background. Starting Bid $300
“Dark Side of the Moon”
7149. Pink Floyd Signed Guitar. Black7148. Pink Floyd Signed Vinyl Album. Dark Side of
the Moon record signed on side one of the disc in black felt tip by Roger Waters, David Gilmour, Rick Wright, and Nick Mason. Nicely double-matted and framed with a custom-made plate bearing a rainbow EKG design to an overall size of 19 x 25.25. In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from REAL. Oversized. Starting Bid $200
bodied Fender Squier P-Bass electric guitar, signed on the body in silver ink by Nick Mason, adding “Dark Side of the Moon,” and Roger Waters, and on the white pickguard in blue felt tip by David Gilmour and Richard Wright. In fine condition. Accompanied by four photos taken at time of signing. Oversized. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $300
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Fully signed inflatable cow udder for 1970’s Atom Heart Mother 7150. Pink Floyd Signed Promotional Cow Udder. Original inflat-
able Pink Floyd cow’s udder, approximately 15˝ in diameter and 12˝ tall when inflated, used for the promotion of the band’s 1970 album Atom Heart Mother, signed on the udder in blue and black ballpoint by Roger Waters, David Gilmour, and Rick Wright, and on the base in blue ballpoint by Nick Mason, who adds “Pink Floyd” in bubble letters. Includes the original promotional box from Capitol Records and an unsigned color poster for Atom Heart Mother, 36 x 24, featuring an image of the bovine-related front cover. In overall fine condition, with slight soiling and the signatures faded but legible on the udder, and some tack holes, light dampstaining, and partial separations to expected storage folds to the poster. Nearly impossible to find with or without signatures, this udder ties in with Pink Floyd’s penchant for barnyard blowups; the band routinely utilized giant inflatable pigs during their legendary live shows. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
Original slides from Floyd’s 1975 Wish You Were Here Tour 7152. Pink Floyd Original Slides.
Incredible set of 22 original color slides, each 2 x 2, featuring individual images of Pink Floyd performing at New York’s Nassau Coliseum on June 17, 1975, during their mammoth Wish You Were Here Tour. The images feature several otherworldly shots of the band in deep concentration and surrounded by plumes of stage smoke. In fine condition. Debuting classic songs like ‘Have a Cigar,’ ‘Shine on You Crazy Diamond,’ and playing the Dark Side of the Moon album in its entirety, the monster two-day show in New York is routinely lauded as Pink Floyd’s most memorable stop in the Empire State. Starting Bid $200
7153. Pink Floyd Poster. Color 24 x 24 EMI promotional poster (likely a 1993
reproduction) for Pink Floyd’s first album Piper at the Gates of Dawn. Linen-backed and in fine condition, with professionally smoothed creases. This image, which also graced the album cover, was shot by Vic Singh using a prism lens that George Harrison had given him in order to create the vision of an acid trip. Starting Bid $200
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michael jackson Jackson 5 during their glory years
7154. Jackson 5 Signed Photograph. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of the brothers, signed on the reverse in red felt
tip, “Michael Jackson,” “Jackie,” “Randy Jackson,” “Marlon,” and in red ballpoint, “Tito Jackson Love.” In very good condition, with scattered creasing and surface impressions to image side, a couple lightly affecting the signatures. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
7155. Michael Jackson Signed Album. Thriller promotional
album signed and inscribed on the front cover in blue ballpoint, “To Rod, Love, Thanx, Michael Jackson.” In fine condition, with slight wear to corners and edges. The record is included. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA and a letter of provenance from the original recipient, noting that he obtained the autograph in 1983. Signed a month after its release, Thriller went on to skyrocket up the Billboard charts, cement Jackson as an international megastar, and eventually earn the distinction of being the best-selling album in musical history. A large and early example of the King of Pop’s signature. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
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7156. Michael Jackson Signed Album. Dirty Diana
album signed on the front cover in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a ding to the top edge and a couple mild creases. The record is included. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from REAL. Starting Bid $200
7158. Michael Jackson Set of Six Oversized Lenticular Ticket Sheets. Set of six lenticular uncut ticket sheets, 20 x 28, for Michael Jackson’s scheduled This Is It concert series to be held at London’s O2 Arena over the course of 50 nights throughout 2009-2010. Each sheet contains 15 tickets bearing the text “Michael Jackson, King of Pop,” with each individual sheet featuring a different dynamic visual; four sheets depict Jackson dancing, while the remaining two sheets include a stylized collage and an illustrated portrayal of Jackson as the superhero Iron Man. In overall fine condition, with trivial scattered scuffing and a crease to the left edge of one sheet (not affecting the tickets). Starting Bid $200
7157. Michael Jackson Signed Photograph.
Sensational glossy 7.5 x 9.5 Epic publicity photo of Michael Jackson’s Bad album, signed in red felt tip, “Thanx for all your help, All my love, Michael Jackson, 1998.” Matted and framed to an overall size of 13 x 15. In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from REAL. An uninscribed and boldly signed message from the King of Pop. Starting Bid $200
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7159. Jackson 5 Signed Guitar. Black-bodied Cres-
cent ‘stratocaster-style’ electric guitar, signed on the white pickguard in black felt tip, “Jackie,” “Marlon,” “Tito Jackson,” and “Jermaine Jackson.” In fine condition. Oversized. Precertified REAL. Starting Bid $200
madonna Working draft for an unreleased ‘Erotica’ track 7161. Madonna Handwritten Lyrics. Unsigned handwritten working lyrics to Madonna’s song ‘Shame,’ one page on a lined 7.5 x 10.5 sheet, no date but circa 1992. Early draft for the unreleased song originally intended for her 1992 Erotica album but not included. In part: “Why you wanna waste your life / It’s a shame / Anyone can learn to fly / Keep your head up / Keep your head held high / Anyone can learn to soar / Get yourself up / You deserve more.” Madonna heavily edited the draft throughout, striking through several words and entire verses. In fine condition. ‘Shame’ went unreleased until it was leaked in its entirety online in 2014, nearly two decades after it was recorded. A marvelous piece demonstrating Madonna’s creative process while working on her most controversial album. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $300
7162. Madonna Book Set With Signed Letter. The Madonna Chil-
dren’s Limited Edition Boxed Set published by Callaway Arts & Entertainment in 2005, numbered 593/1000, comprised of five hardcover children’s books and a DVD in a 9 x 11 presentation box. Includes a printed letter included with the set signed in black felt tip, “Madonna,” one page, 8 x 10, in part: “Motherhood inspired me to write a collection of stories to share my life’s lessons with Lola and Rocco, and with children everywhere…Writing these books has given me an incredible sense of accomplishment.” Also includes a beautiful print of a portrait of Madonna by Loren Long, the illustrator of her book Mr. Peabody’s Apples, signed in blue felt tip by Long. In very fine condition. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
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7163. Madonna Signed Check. Personal check, 6 x
2.75, filled out and signed by Madonna, “Madonna Ciccone,” payable to Anda Gray for $30, April 23, 1986. In fine condition, with staple holes to the upper left and light show-through from bank stamps to reverse. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
7164. Madonna: Self-titled. In-house platinum sales award presented “to commemorate the sale of more than 1,000,000 copies of the Sire Records long-playing record album ‘Madonna.’” Framed with its disc, plate, and a small image of the album cover to an overall size of 17 x 21. In fine condition, with some scuffing to frame, and backing replaced and tape-repaired. Starting Bid $200
7165. Madonna Yearbook.
Rochester Adams High School of Richmond, Michigan 1975 The Highlander yearbook, 9.25 x 12.25, 207 pages, depicting Madonna as Madonna Ciccone on pages 67 and 100, and on page 155 as a member of the junior class. In fine condition, with slight wear to covers, edges, and centerfold binding. Starting Bid $200
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country
7166. Hawkshaw Hawkins and Cowboy Copas Pair of Signed Photographs. Two promotional photos, both featuring a Grand Ole Opry performer who perished in the 1963 plane crash that also claimed the life of Patsy Cline: a semiglossy 8.25 x 10.75 cardstock photo of Hawkins with two holstered six-shooters, signed in blue ballpoint, “Hawkshaw Hawkins, 52”; and a glossy 8 x 10 cardstock photo of Copas, signed and inscribed in blue ink, “To ‘Bobs,’ Sincerely, Cowboy Copas WSM.” In overall fine condition, with irregular ink adhesion and a trimmed bottom edge to the Copas image. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200
7167. Johnny Cash Handwritten Religious Homework. Unsigned handwritten Bible study assignment, one page, 8.5 x 11, no date. A page headed “Sixteenth Exodus Spiritual,” containing the conclusion of a religious passage and questions below. Cash answers, in part: “1. Israel did not listen to God…‘My God will cast them away because they did not harken unto Him… And they did not bear fruit…2. Yes…‘Our Lord Jesus Christ who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings.” In fine condition. Raised by his parents in the Southern Baptist faith tradition, Cash was a devout, but troubled Christian, and a biblical scholar. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
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Over 100 country and western stars
7168. Country Music Signed Cowboy Hat. Very nice Resistol cowboy hat, size 7 1/4, signed on the inside and outside in blue and black felt tip by approximately 115 performers. Signers include: Trace Adkins, Moe Bandy, Clint Black, Pat Boone, Garth Brooks, Johnny Cash, June Carter Cash, Kenny Chesney, Billy Ray Cyrus, Charlie Daniels, Merle Haggard, Faith Hill, Lee Hilliard, Wynonna Judd, Toby Keith, Tim McGraw, Buck Owens, Brad Paisley, Blackhawk-Henry Paul, Johnny Paycheck, Marty Stuart, Phil Vassar, Trisha Yearwood, and Dwight Yokum. In fine condition. Hat comes in its original box. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
7169. Faith Hill Stage-worn Bustier. Faith
Hill’s stage-worn and custom-made red polyester bustier. Adorned along the top with red sequins, and signed on the front in black felt tip, “Faith Hill ’98.” Accompanied by a handwritten letter of provenance on her touring letterhead, which reads, “I wore this one Christmas at the Grand Ole Opry, Faith Hill,” and also accompanied by a photo of Hill signing the bustier. In fine condition, with a few loose sequins. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
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jazz/blues/standards Seldom-seen signed photo of ‘Trane’
7171. John Coltrane Signed Photograph. Rare 4.75 x 8.75
paperstock photo of Coltrane sitting on a flight of stairs, signed in black ballpoint, “Thank you kindly, John Coltrane.” Matted and framed to an overall size of 9.75 x 14. In fine condition. An exceptional and uninscribed portrayal of the great saxophonist—one of only a handful of Coltranesigned photos we have offered. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $300
Davis, Jacquet, and Baker in 1956 7172. Miles Davis, Chet Baker, and Illinois Jacquet Signed Book Page. Vintage 7.75 x 10 book page
photo depicting Miles Davis and Illinois Jacquet on one side and Chet Baker on the other, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “To Neal, Happy Days, Miles Davis” and “to Neal, Illinois Jacquet,” and on the reverse in blue ballpoint, “Thanks, Neal, Chet Baker, -56-.” In fine condition, with a small tear to left edge and a trimmed right edge. Enhanced by the inclusion of Jacquet and Baker, this book page exhibits a particularly clear and early Davis signature from around the same period he recorded his four hallmark hard-bop albums with the Miles Davis Quintet. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
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Monk sells the rights to ‘52nd Street Theme’ 7173. Thelonious Monk Signed Document. Scarce
DS, signed “Thelonious S. Monk,” one page, 8.5 x 11, February 18, 1946. Agreement between Monk and Monogram Music Company for “the sum of One Dollar ($1.00) and other good and valuable considerations to it in hand paid” to “hereby transfer, set ever and assign…rights, title and interest in and to the following musical composition…Nameless, Class E Unp.#371340.” Creasing, staple holes, and two punch holes to the upper portion, and several tears of varying sizes to left and right edges (some repaired with toned tape), otherwise very good condition; Monk’s bold signature remains unaffected. Initially copyrighted as ‘Nameless’ in 1944, Monk later changed the name to ‘Bip Bop,’ a hipper and more attractive song title that found great success on Manhattan’s 52nd Street as a closing signature tune for many jazz groups; this popularity ultimately led to the song’s second and final name revision, ‘52nd Street Theme.’ Despite being its creator, Monk never recorded the song. A unique and boldly signed contract chronicling the little-known evolution of a Midtown mainstay. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
Sizable signature of jazz’s great piano maverick 7174. Thelonious Monk Signature. Idiosyncratic pianist, composer, and arranger (1917–1982) who takes a place among the most innovative figures of modern jazz. Large vintage blue fountain pen signature, “Good Luck, Thelonious Monk,” on a light blue 6.25 x 5.25 album page. Matted to an overall size of 9.75 x 8.75, with several images of the pianist affixed around the signature. In fine condition, with slight toning and a small area of surface loss from pressure to signature; page is permanently affixed to the mat. An exceptionally large and scarce signature from one of jazz’s most unorthodox and influential musicians. Precertified REAL. Starting Bid $200
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Sought-after French guitarist extraordinaire 7175. Django Reinhardt Signature. Jazz guitarist and
composer (1910–1953) who invented an entirely new style of jazz guitar technique, sometimes called ‘hot’ jazz guitar. Fountain pen signature, “D. Reinhardt,” on a light blue 4.75 x 3.75 album page. Page bears collector’s notations and an additional signature from Paul Verey, a part-time member of the Quintette du Hot Club de France. In fine condition. A scarce and attractive example of the renowned guitarist, whose signature remains elusive in every conceivable format. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
Scarce and substantial autograph book headlined by Mingus, Jones, Dorham, and Hawkins
7176. Jazz Musicians Signed Autograph Book. Amazing hardcover autograph book, 5.75 x 8.25, signed inside
on lightly-lined pages, in ink and ballpoint by over 250 jazz musicians including: Charles Mingus (2), Kenny Dorham, Coleman Hawkins, Duke Ellington, Bill Evans (ins), Tommy Dorsey, Buddy Rich, Gerry Mulligan, Quincy Jones (vintage), Dizzy Gillespie (3), Woody Herman, Johnny Hodges, Zoot Sims, Stan Getz (2), Gato Barbieri, Art Blakey, Oscar Peterson, Dave Brubeck, Benny Carter, Roy Eldridge, Harry James, George Shearing, Sonny Stitt, Dexter Gordon, B. B. King, Mary Lou Williams, and Champion Jack Dupree. In fine condition, with scattered spots of foxing. Collector’s notations at top of pages indicate that these autographs were obtained over the course of 1954–1980, many in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, Brazil. Filled with an unprecedented assortment of early and scarce signatures—including two Mingus examples—this book contains a venerable summit of some of the world’s greatest and most innovative jazz musicians. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $300
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7177. Jazz Musicians Signed Autograph Book. Hardcover autograph book, 6.25 x 8.25, signed inside on lightlylined pages, in blue ballpoint, by over 100 jazz musicians, including: Jaco Pastorius, Dexter Gordon (ins), Chet Baker (ins), Freddie Hubbard (ins), Al Jarreau, Pat Metheny, Stan Getz, Joe Pass (ins), Sonny Rollins, Bobby McFerrin, Gerry Mulligan, Wynton Marsalis, Gil Evans, and Chick Corea (ins). Signed pages in fine condition, with several pages detached from binding. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
7178. Big Band and Jazz Musicians Signed Autograph Book. Hardcover autograph book, 6.25 x 4.5, signed inside in mostly fountain pen by approximately 130 big band and jazz musicians, including: Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman (pencil), Jimmie Lunceford, and Eddy Duchin. In fine condition with trivial dampstaining to lower right corners on several pages. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
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7179. Jazz Musicians Signed Notepad: Webster, Lunceford, and Basie. Softcover autograph notebook, 3
x 5, signed inside in pencil and ink by approximately 65 jazz musicians, including: Freddie Webster, Jimmie Lunceford, Count Basie, and Cab Calloway. In very good condition, with overall toning and soiling, the majority of pages detached from binding, and general wear to covers. Starting Bid $200
“She was blowing (playing) with the King-Johnny-Baby Dodds Dutrey-and Bill Johnson. Man what a band”
7180. Louis Armstrong Handwritten Letter and Signed Photograph. ALS signed “Satch, Louis Armstrong,”
three pages on the reverse of flyers advertising ‘Lose Weight the Satchmo Way!,’ 8.5 x 11, June 16, 1970. Letter to musician Chris Clifton. In part: “The photo of you blowing with the Tuxedo Brass Band is very good of you...That is the Brass Band that I was playing with [when] I left New Orleans in 1922 to join King Oliver in Chicago and met Lil. She was blowing (playing) with the King-Johnny-Baby Dodds Dutrey-and Bill Johnson. Man what a band...Nowadays you can’t depend on one certain bunch of musicians to back you up. And good musicians will be very glad to blow behind a good trumpet man that plays like you.” Intersecting folds (a few small splits along folds; light toning along folds on the first page), and scattered creasing, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope addressed in Armstrong’s hand and incorporating “Satchmo” into the return address. Also includes a glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo of Armstrong, signed and inscribed in his typical, bold green fountain pen, “To Chris Clufetos [apparently Clifton’s nickname] , Oh’ those Duets on Tape were wonderful, Louis Armstrong, Satchmo.” Clifton first met Armstrong in 1952, who soon introduced the young trumpet player to his wife, Lillian Hardin Armstrong, an accomplished jazz pianist and bandleader. When he was eighteen years old, Clifton joined Lil Armstrong’s band and got his start in the jazz industry, cultivating longtime friendships with both Louis and Lil. An absolutely wonderful, warm letter from the jazz trumpet legend with excellent musical content. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300
7181. Louis Armstrong Signed Photograph. Classic vintage
glossy 9.5 x 7.25 publicity photo of Armstrong with his trumpet and irresistible smile, boldly signed in green ink. In fine condition, with trimmed edges. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
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7182. Jazz Signed Mini Poster. Vintage yellow Union
Jazz Workshop presented cardstock poster for a Sweet Emma and the New Orleans Jazz Band concert at the Union Main Ballroom on October 19, 1964, 7 x 11, listing ticket price and the names of each band member. Signed in ink and ballpoint by Sweet Emma, Josian Frazier, Alcide Pavageav, Jim Robinson, Willie Humphrey, Jr., Emanuel Sayles, and Percy Humphrey. Two spots of discoloration, affecting two signatures, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
7185. Little Walter Signed Photograph. Famous 7183. Willie Dixon Signed Photograph.
American blues musician, vocalist, and songwriter (1915–1992). Choice glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo of Dixon with his upright bass, signed and inscribed in black ink, “To Howard…Willie Dixon, Blues.” In fine condition. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
7184. Nina Simone Signed Photograph. Sing-
er, songwriter, pianist, arranger, and civil rights activist widely associated with jazz music (1933–2003). Uncommon vintage glossy 10 x 8 Stroud Productions publicity photo of Simone adorned with unique jewelry, signed and inscribed in the lower border in blue ballpoint, “To Nancy, Nina Simone.” In fine condition. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
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for his blues harmonica playing (1930–1968), he was the first and only musician to ever be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for harmonica. While taking a break during a performance in the South Side of Chicago, he was involved in a fight and would eventually succumb to his injuries the next day. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 Shaw Artists publicity photo of Little Walter holding two harmonicas, signed in fountain pen. In fine condition, with slight scattered creasing and some toning to edges from previous display. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
7186. Muddy Waters Signed P h oto gr aph .
Glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo of Muddy Waters, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with slight creasing to upper corners and a PSA/DNA authentication label affixed to lower right corner. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
7187. Buddy Rich Signed Photograph. Vintage
glossy 8 x 10 MCA Records publicity photo of a young Rich behind his kit, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Margaret & Shelby, Sincerely, Buddy Rich.” In fine condition, with a small crease to upper right corner tip and a small tear to left border. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
7188. Miles Davis Signature. Innovative trumpeter
and composer (1926–1991) who earned a place among the most influential figures in the history of jazz. Blue ballpoint signature, “Miles Davis,” on an off-white 6.75 x 3.75 lightly-lined notebook page. In fine condition, with punch holes to top edge. Accompanied by an unsigned photo of Davis. An exceptionally clean example. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
7189. Lightnin’ Hopkins Signature. Vin-
tage ballpoint signature, “Keep smiling, Lightin’ Hopkins,” on the reverse of an off-white 3.5 x 2 Mother’s Blues ‘Good-Time-Boogie & Blues Club’ membership card. In fine condition, with staple holes affecting Hopkin’s first attempt at penning the sentiment. Accompanied by a mat and photo for display. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
7190. Wes Montgomery Signature. Seminal
American jazz guitarist (1923–1968). Scarce vintage ink signature, “Wes Montgomery (Guitarest) [sic],” signed vertically on an off-white 6 x 4.5 album page. In fine condition, with trivial creasing and a faint area of discoloration behind last name of signature. Accompanied by an image of Montgomery smoking a cigarette. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
7192. Otis Redding Signed Document.
Singer, known as the ‘King of Soul,’ who died tragically in a plane crash at the age of 26. DS, signed “Otis Redding,” one page, 8.5 x 11, August 16, 1967. An associated Booking Corporation contract in which Redding agrees to play two shows with the Otis Redding Orchestra at the Village Theatre in New York on October 21, 1967. Signed at the conclusion in black felt tip by Redding and countersigned by two company representatives. In fine condition, with expected document wear. Redding signed this document shortly after his major performance at the Monterey Pop Festival in June 1967, and he tragically passed just a few months later in December 1967. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
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7193. Dodo Marmarosa Signed Document. Uncommon
DS, signed “Michael Marmarosa,” one page, 8.25 x 10.75, December 22, 1947. Music library release granting C. P. MacGregor “to record… and release gratis, for broadcasting or other use” the song “Raindrops” by Dodo Marmarosa. Signed at the conclusion in blue ink by Marmarosa, penning his given name. In fine condition, with staple holes to upper left corner. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
7194. Legendary Blues Band Signed Album. Life
of Ease album signed on the front cover in black ballpoint by Pinetop Perkins, Willie Smith, Jerry Portnoy, and Calvin Jones. In fine condition, with a few light creases and a circular area of toning to the upper right from a previously affixed label. The record is included. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
7195. Wynton Kelly Trio Signed Album. Jamaican–
American jazz pianist and composer (1931–1971) known for his collaborations with Dinah Washington, Dizzy Gilespie, John Coltrane, and Billie Holiday. Smokin’ at the Half Note album signed and inscribed on the inside gatefold in blue ink, “Best of everything, always, Wynton Kelly,” “Good luck, Jimmy Cobb,” and “Best wishes, Gus, Paul Chambers.” Some rubbing to covers and wear to edges, otherwise fine condition. The record is included. Starting Bid $200
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7196. Earl ‘Bud’ Powell Signed Album. Jazz pianist
(1924–1966) influential in the development of bebop. The Lonely One album signed and inscribed on the back cover in black ballpoint, “To Mik from Bud.” In fine condition, with trivial toning and wear to edges (affecting a portion of the inscription), and a label affixed to lower right corner. The record is included. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
7197. Junior Wells Signed Album. Chi-
cago blues vocalist and harmonica player (1934–1998). On Tap album signed and inscribed on the front cover in black ballpoint, “From Jr Wells, To Walter Glenn, from 5-19-93.” Rubbing and a ‘ring of wear’ to the cover, and dings to corner tips, otherwise fine condition. The record is included. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
7198. Dinah Washington Signed Album. Legendary American singer (1924–1963) dubbed the Queen of the Blues. In the Land of Hi–Fi album signed on the back cover in blue ballpoint. In very good condition, with partial separations to edges, two toned strips of tape, and dampstaining to right edge of front cover. The record is included. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
7199. Duke Ellington Signed Album. Hi-Fi Ellington Uptown album signed on the front cover in black ballpoint, “To My Friend, good luck, Duke,” who then signs his full name. In very good condition, with trivial surface rubbing, and wear and partial separations to top and bottom edges. The record is not included. A crisply signed example made all the more desirable by the uncommon addition of Ellington’s famed sobriquet. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
7200. Frank Sinatra and Family Signed Album.
The Sinatra Family Wish You a Merry Christmas album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip, “Frank Sinatra,” “Tina Sinatra,” “Frank Sinatra, Jr., 1995,” and “Nancy Sinatra, ‘95.” In fine condition, with a discount cut to the top left edge. The record is included. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200
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larry rafferty collection With a penchant for autographs of jazz and blues greats from throughout music history, Larry Rafferty has spent a lifetime assembling one of the most diverse and impressive collections around. He was first inspired to collect in the 1970s when he uncovered a 1920s Okeh Records promo still signed by Louis Armstrong, and has continued the hunt for such treasures to today. After emerging as one of the hobby’s most prolific collectors, he became one of its most respected dealers—now known by his customers around the globe as ‘Mr. Bebop.’ Two decades ago, Rafferty started selling out of necessity, making space for new finds as his collection grew, in a venture that has evolved into one of today’s prime sources for art and music material. With his impending retirement and retreat from the business, several of the gems of Rafferty’s collection were offered in our Spring and Fall 2014 Marvels of Modern Music Auctions, shattering previous sales records for rare jazz and blues autographs. Now available in our July 2015 Marvels of Modern Music Auction is a continuation of select offerings from this highly sought-after collection.
7202. Jazz Musicians Signed Program. Concert
program for the 13th National Tour of Norman Granz’ Jazz at the Philharmonic, 9 x 12, boldly signed inside in ink and fountain pen, on their respective images, by Gene Krupa, Oscar Peterson, Benny Carter, Bill Harris, Charlie Shavers, Roy Eldridge, Ray Brown, and Willie Smith. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
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Home for the holidays—Armstrong heads to NOLA for a 1931 Christmas reunion
7204. Louis Armstrong Signed Photograph. Vintage
semi-glossy 9.25 x 7 photo of a 1931 reunion of the Municipal Boys Home Band, signed in fountain pen, “Best wishes to Bert Hall, Jr., from Louis Armstrong, 12/25/31.” In very good condition, with a faint central vertical impression, tack holes to corners, slight creasing to trimmed edges, and some silvering to darker portions of photo. A heartfelt image of Armstrong receiving a hero’s welcome during the Municipal Boys Home’s Christmas Day reunion. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200
7205. Bunny Berigan and His Band Signed Photograph. Jazz
trumpeter (1908–1942) who rose to stardom during the swing era, but was hampered by alcoholism until it drove him to death at age 33. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Berigan, signed in fountain pen, “Regards from Bunny Berigan,” and also signed by his 12 band members, including: Clyde Rounds, Georgie Auld, Steve Lipkins, Sid Perlmutter, Arnold Fishkind, Irving Goodman, George Wettling, Joe Dixon, Joe Lippman, Sonny Lee, Morey Samuel, and Tommy Morgan. Reverse bears collector’s notations stating that the signatures were obtained at the Hotel Pennsylvania on June 29, 1937. In very good condition, with a tack hole to each corner tip, missing lower right corner tip, and a mild central impression due to label affixed to reverse. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
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7208. Hoagy Carmichael Signed Photograph. Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Carmichael looking at sheet music, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Mr. Ransom, Sincerely, Hoagy Carmichael.” In fine condition, with a few scattered light creases. Precertified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
7209. Harry Carney Signed Photograph.
7206. Irving Berlin Signed Photograph. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Berlin at his piano with a cigarette, signed in white ink, “Sincerely, Irving Berlin.” In fine condition, with slight scattered surface creases. A handsome and boldly signed example of the eight-time Academy Award nominee. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
Influential jazz musician (1910– 1974) whose saxophone playing anchored Duke Ellington’s Orchestra for 45 years. Vintage pearl-finish 8 x 10 Bill Gottlieb photo of Carney playing his sax, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To George, Best Wishes, Sincerely, Harry Carney.” Reverse bears a photographer’s stamp. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200
7210. Roy Eldridge Signed Photograph.
7207. Lawrence Brown Signed Photograph. Jazz
trombonist (1907–1988) who earned widespread popularity playing with musicians like Duke Ellington and Johnny Hodges. Vintage pearl-finish 10 x 8 Bill Gottlieb photo of Brown playing his trombone, signed in blue fountain pen, “Best Wishes, Lawrence Brown.” Reverse bears a photographer’s stamp. In fine condition, with some trivial silvering to edges. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
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Jazz trumpet player (1911–1989) nicknamed ‘Little Jazz,’ who was known for his sophisticated use of harmony, virtuosic solos, and mastery of the instrument’s highest register. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed and inscribed in bold blue fountain pen, “Best Wishes To Dottie, From Roy Eldridge.” In fine condition, with a diagonal crease to lower right edge. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
7211. Count Basie and His Orchestra Signed Photograph. Vintage glossy 10 x 8 photo of Basie standing next
to a piano, signed in blue fountain pen. Also signed on the reverse by 13 members of his orchestra, including: Lester Young, Ed Lewis, Earle Warren, Buddy Tate, Freddie Green, Buck Clayton, Dick Wells, and Bennie Morton. In very good condition, with staple holes and a tack hole to upper edge, moderate to heavy scattered creasing and emulsion cracks, and light brushing to some signatures on reverse. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
Gorgeous vintage portrait of Lady Ella 7213. Ella Fitzgerald Signed Photograph. Uncommon vintage glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo of Fitzgerald, boldly signed in fountain pen, “Best wishes to you, Sincerely, Ella Fitzgerald.� Some creasing (passing through the signature) and surface loss to four corner tips, otherwise fine condition. A simply effervescent and uninscribed depiction of Fitzgerald. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
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7214. Bud Freeman and Dave Tough Signed Photograph. Saxophonist Bud Freeman (1906–1991) and
drummer Dave Tough (1907–1948) were a pair of Chicago’s finest jazz musicians during the 1930s and 1940s, often collaborating on Freeman’s Famous Chicagoan’s sessions. Vintage sepia light-weight matte-finish 8 x 9.75 photo of Bud Freeman and Dave Tough on stage, signed in fountain pen by Freeman, Tough, Dick Jones, and Carmen Mastren. In fine condition, with a crease to upper left. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200
7216. Dizzy Gillespie Signed Photograph. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 James J. Kriegsmann publicity photo of Gillespie, signed and inscribed in red ballpoint, “To Larry, Best wishes, Dizzy Gillespie, ‘85.” In very good condition, with scattered creasing and emulsion cracks (a significant diagonal crease passing through the upper portion of Gillespie’s hair), a few writing impressions, and a label affixed to lower border. An appealing, youthful image of the jazz legend. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
7215. Stan Getz Signed Photograph. Renowned
jazz saxophonist (1927–1991) known by the sobriquet ‘The Sound.’ Color glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo of Getz wailing on his sax, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “To Jerry, with best wishes, Stan Getz,” with the date added above, “9/7/88.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200
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7217. Coleman Hawkins and Dizzy Gillespie Signed Program Photograph. Dual-sided vintage
10.5 x 13.5 program photo of a smoking Dizzy Gillespie and, on the other side, a handsome Coleman Hawkins in a suit and tie, both signed in blue ballpoint. In fine condition, with slightly trimmed edges due to removal from program, and a line of ink saturation to upper edge of the Gillespie image. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
7218. Dexter Gordon Signed Program Photograph.
American jazz tenor saxophonist (1923–1990) whose career spanned over forty years. Uncommon 8.25 x 11 program photo of Gordon blowing on his sax, signed and inscribed in black ink, “To Daniel, Always, Dexter Gordon.” Slight paper loss to top and left edges, some spots of discoloration, and yellow and white paint embellishments to saxophone, eyes, and background, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
7220. Skip James Signed Photograph. Delta blues
singer, guitarist, pianist, and songwriter (1902–1969). Scarce 6.5 x 9.25 book photo of James holding an acoustic guitar, signed on a caption slip affixed to the bottom edge in black tip. In fine condition. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
7221. The Ink Spots Signed Photograph. Vin-
tage glossy 10.25 x 8 Gale Agency publicity photo of The Ink Spots performing live, signed in black fountain pen by all four members, including: “Bill Kenney, ‘Tenor,’” adding “’If I didn’t care,’” “Deek Watson,” “Orville Jones, ‘Hoppy,’” and “Charlie Fuqua.” With scattered surface marks and missing top left corner tip, otherwise fine. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
7222. Glenn Miller Signed Photograph.
7219. Johnny Hodges Signed Photograph. Saxo-
phonist (1906–1970) best known for his work with Duke Ellington’s big band. Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 Bill Gottlieb photo of Hodges playing his sax, signed in blue fountain pen, “Best of luck, always, Johnny Hodges.” Reverse bears a photographer’s stamp. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200
Vintage glossy 8 x 10 Rockwell O’Keefe publicity photo of Miller, signed vertically in blue ink. In fine condition, with the first letter of the inscription just an impression due to poor ink flow and some brushing to signature. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200
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7223. Art Pepper Signed Photograph and Letter.
Saxophonist (1925–1982) best known for his work in ‘cool jazz.’ Two items: a classy 8 x 10 semi-glossy cardstock photo of Pepper sitting with his saxophone, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Ray—All my best, your Friend, Art Pepper; and a brief ALS signed “Art,” one page, 8.5 x 11, no date. Letter of thanks for a photo. In overall fine condition, with three-ring binder dings to right edge of letter. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
7224. Les Paul and M a r y Fo r d S i g n e d Photograph. Impressive
vintage glossy 8 x 10 General Artists publicity photo of Paul and Ford, signed in blue ink by both, “from Mary Ford &” and “Les Paul.” In fine condition. A desirable and youthful image of the popular husband-andwife duo. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
7226. Luis Russell Signed Photograph.
Jazz pianist and bandleader (1902–1963) who found success playing throughout New Orleans, Chicago, and New York. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 Associated Booking publicity photo of Russell, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Officer Murphy, With My Very Best Wishes, Luis Russell.” In very good condition, with scattered creasing and surface marks, and a small tear to left edge. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
7227. Johnny Shines Signed Book Photograph.
7225. Don Redman Signed Photograph. American jazz musician, arranger, bandleader and composer (1900–1964). Vintage semi-glossy 10 x 8 Century Orchestra publicity photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “My Very Best Regards to Joe Burnek, Don Redman, 1937.” In fine condition, with tack holes to each corner and some trivial wear to edges. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
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Blues singer and guitarist (1915–1992). Appealing 5.5 x 8.75 book photo removed from the fourth chapter of Feel Like Goin’ Home, signed in black ballpoint, “Johnny Shines Love.” In fine condition, with unobtrusive show-through from mounting remnants to reverse. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200
7228. Sonny Stitt Signed Photograph.
Prolific American saxophonist (1924–1982) best known for his work in the bebop and hard bop styles. Glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo of Stitt with his alto sax, prominently signed and inscribed in red felt tip, “All the best to Tommy, Sonny Stitt.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
7229. Junior Wells Signed Photograph. Ameri-
can Chicago blues vocalist, harmonica player, and recording artist (1934–1998). Vintage glossy 8 x 10.5 Avalon Productions publicity photo of Wells, signed in purple ink, “Best wishes always to my fri[e]nd, Junior Wells, 1970.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
7230. Lucky Thompson Signed Sketch.
Tenor and soprano saxophonist (1924–2005). Original vintage signed ink sketch of Thompson playing the saxophone, done by an unknown artist on an off-white 6 x 9.5 sheet, vertically signed in the right border in fountain pen by Thompson. In fine condition, with three punch holes to left edge. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200
7232. The International Sweethearts of Rhythm Signed FDC. FDC with a cachet
honoring the 50th anniversary of the motion picture, signed in ink and pencil by 16 members of the band, including: “Anna Mae Winburn, Leader of Sweethearts,” “Pauline Braddy (Drums),” “Rosalind Cron,” “Tiny Davis,” “Rae Lee Jones,” “Evelyn McGee, vocalist,” “Cary Lynne, Bone,” “Jean Travick—Bone,” “Rosita Cruz,” “Johnnie Mae Rice (Piano),” “Johnnie M. Stanshery, trumpet,” “Mimy Polak (Trumpet),” “Trump Margo [Margaret Gibson],” “May Carter (1st Trumpet),” and signing on the reverse, “Helen L. Saine, alto saxophone” and “Willie Lee Wong (Band Sax).” Removably corner-mounted and matted with a second generation Teenie Harris photo of the group to an overall size of 12 x 16. Three irregular blocks of toning, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
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7233. Blues and Jazz Musicians Collection of Four Items. Three DSs and an ALS, including: a blank application to register a claim to copyright, signed at the conclusion in blue ballpoint by Lonnie Johnson; a royalty agreement between the Chicago Music Publishing Company and Jesse Crump for a song titled ‘Same Old Blues,’ signed at the conclusion of the second page in fountain pen by Crump and his wife Ida Cox; a royalty agreement between the Chicago Music Publishing Company and Lovie Austin for a song titled ‘Bad Luck Blues,’ signed at the conclusion of the second page in fountain pen by Austin and Jay Mayo Williams; and an ALS signed “MLW,” one page both sides, 5 x 8, October 13, 1965. Letter from Mary Lou Williams to a friend regarding her line of hats, in part, “Have to have glamorous colors & freakish ideas to sell to Harlem. You should see my hats.” In overall fine condition, with a missing corner tip to Austin DS, expected handling wear to royalty agreements, and a small area of toning to Williams letter. Lot is accompanied by the embossed registration certificates from the Copyright Office of the Library of Congress for both royalty agreements, and the original mailing envelope for the Williams letter, addressed in her own hand, and bearing her full signature in the return address area. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
7234. Rock ‘n’ Roll Collection of Three Items.
Three items: a glossy 10 x 8 photo of Mike Stoller, Elvis Presley, and Jerry Leiber at MGM Studios in 1957, signed in black felt tip by Stoller and Leiber; a glossy 8 x 10 photo of Blackwell working on a musical score, signed in black felt tip, “Otis Blackwell .88”; and souvenir lyrics on a white 8.5 x 7 lined musical sheet, signed in black felt tip above a typed verse of ‘Save the Last Dance for Me’ by Doc Pomus. In overall fine condition. The lyric sheet is accompanied by an unsigned publicity photo bearing two images of Pomus. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
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7235. Jazz Musicians Photographs: William Gottlieb. Set of five classic photos taken by renowned
photographer William Gottlieb, including: a matte-finish 9.75 x 8 photo of Eddie Condon holding his guitar; a semi-glossy 10 x 8 behind-the-scenes image of Django Reinhardt playing cards with several members of the Duke Ellington band; a matte–finish 7.75 x 9.75 photo of Hot Lips Page playing his trumpet; a matte-finish 8 x 9.75 image of Baby Dodds on his drums; and a matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Harry Carney playing his saxophone. Excluding the Reinhardt image, the other four photos bear a photographer’s stamp (to lower right or reverse). In overall fine condition, with some silvering to the matte-finish photos (especially the Condon). Starting Bid $200
1950s 7236. Buddy Holly Ticket and Ad.
Original pink ticket stub for Alan Freed’s Big Beat concert, 2 x 1.25, dated April 9, 1958. Also included is a clipped newspaper advertisement for the concert, 3.5 x 3, affixed to a pink album page that bears a collector’s date notation. Held at Ontario’s Windsor Arena, the concert featured a number of legendary performers, including: Buddy Holly and the Crickets, Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis, Frankie Lymon, and Screamin’ Jay Hawkins. Expected wear from use, adhesive remnants to reverse of ticket stub, and staple holes and paper loss to the album page, otherwise overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200
7237. Buddy Holly Yearbook. 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. Starting Bid $200
7238. J. P. ‘Big Bopper’ Richardson Yearbook. Beamont High School of Beau-
mont, Texas 1945 The Pine Burr yearbook, 8.75 x 11.25, 125 pages, depicting The Big Bopper as J. P. Richardson on page 60 as a member of the sophomore class and on page 85 as a member of the boy’s chorus. In fine condition, with slight wear to corners and a split to upper binding on back cover. Starting Bid $200 www.rrauction.com 91
7239. Gene Vincent Cavern Club Contract. DS, unsigned,
one page, 8 x 13, April 10, 1963. Agreement between Bob Wheeler of the Chris Wainwright Agency and Alan G. Cheetham for Gene Vincent and the Outlaws to perform a concert at Liverpool’s Cavern Club on May 19, 1963, for a sum of £100.0.0. Signed at the conclusion by Cheetham. In fine condition, with two punch holes to left edge, and some light creasing and spots of discoloration to top edge. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $200
7242. Jackie Wilson Signed Album. American soul
and R&B singer (1934–1984) best known for such hits as ‘To Be Loved’ and ‘Lonely Teardrops.’ Jackie Wilson at the Copa album signed and inscribed on the back cover in black ink, “To Paulette! Love forever, Jackie Wilson.” Wear to upper left corner edge, toning and rubbing to back cover, and some surface loss and a faint ‘ring of wear’ to front cover, otherwise fine condition. The record is included. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
7240. Gene Vincent Signed 45 RPM. Lon-
don Records 45 rpm of the Gene Vincent 1966 single album featuring ‘Bird-Doggin’ / Ain’t That Too Much’ on side A, and ‘Lonely Street / I’ve Got My Eyes On You’ on side B, signed on the front cover in purple ballpoint, “Thanks, Gene Vincent.” Removably matted in corner mounts with three photos of Vincent and the Bluecaps to an overall size of 18 x 14. In fine condition. The record is not included. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
7243. Bobby Darin Signed Album. From Hello Dolly to Goodbye Charlie album signed and inscribed on the back cover in black felt tip, “To Barbara, Love ya, Bobby Darin.” In fine condition, with some corner wear. The record is included. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
7244. Rick Nelson Signed Album. Ricky Sings Again
album signed and inscribed on the back cover in green ink, “To Raquel, Yours, Rick Nelson.” In very good condition, with significant separations to edges, and overall wear, soiling, and an owner’s notation to back cover. The record is not included. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
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1960s Rare Woodstock-era Avedon portrait
7245. Janis Joplin Signed Photograph. Exceptional vintage glossy 8 x 10 Grossman Glotzer Management publicity photo of Joplin in a loose-fitting shirt with her shoulders shrugged and a smile on her face, signed in the lower right of the image in black ballpoint. Light toning and tack holes to border edges (easily matted out), otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. This superb image was captured by Avedon during a photo shoot in Joplin’s hometown of Port Arthur, Texas, on August 28, 1969—just two weeks after her performance at Woodstock. A rare signed photograph that truly embodies Joplin’s carefree essence. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $500 www.rrauction.com 93
Fantastic 1967 Janis-signed Big Brother handbill
7246. Janis Joplin Signed Handbill. Extremely desirable 7 x 5 handbill for shows by Big Brother & the Holding Company, Charles Lloyd, and the Sir Douglas Quintet at the Avalon Ballroom in San Francisco, March 17–18, 1967, signed in black ballpoint, “Love, Janis Joplin, xxx.” In fine conditionn. This was an early performance by Joplin and her band, Big Brother & the Holding Company, whose ‘big break’ came a few months later at the Monterey International Pop Music Festival. An exceptional and rarely seen Joplin piece. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $300
7247. The Who Signed Album. UK pressing of the Who’s Last album
signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint by Pete Townshend, Roger Daltrey, John Entwistle, and Kenny Jones. In fine condition, with brushing to the beginning of Jones’s signature. Both records are included. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks, as well as a letter of provenance, “I was given a small collection of vinyl LPs by my then wife’s cousin who was working at Decca Records in West London in the nineteen nineties. She obtained the autographs when the band came in to the offices on business at the time. After my wife and I divorced, I was left the collection of records in which was the Who album.” Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
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The Who By Numbers signed during Moon’s final tour 7248. The Who Signed Album. Scarce The Who
By Numbers album signed on the back cover in blue ballpoint by Pete Townshend, and in black ballpoint by Keith Moon, Roger Daltrey, and John Entwistle. In fine condition, with light toning to left edge and red spot of discoloration to front (in no way affecting the signatures). The record is included. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the original recipient, reading, in part: “I was in the music business at the time, as a managing partner in four music stores in Colorado and Wyoming. I was invited backstage at the Who’s concert to meet them as part of MCA’s ongoing effort to maintain good relationships with regional stores selling their product…I succeeded in my effort to get every member to sign the album. Keith Moon was fairly ‘altered’ by that time, but signed anyway. The rest of the guys were cordial and cooperative. Obviously, I was a little starstruck, because I got the back signed instead of the front.” Obtained following a concert at the McNichols Sports Arena in Denver on March 30, 1976, fully signed The Who albums from this period remain exceptionally rare, with this example serving as one of the most appealing we have encountered. HIghlighted by the elusive Keith Moon, who would pass away two years later from a drug overdose, this record is further enhanced by its wonderfully fresh appearance and brilliant signatures. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
7249. The Who and Clapton Signed Tommy Poster. Original 13.5 x 29.75 Australian daybill for the Ken Russell film Tommy, signed in black felt tip, “Pete Townshend,” “Roger Daltrey,” and “Eric, 2007.” In fine condition, with expected folds and light scattered creases. Originally obtained by in-person collector Richard Simpkin, who mentions his encounters with these Tommy musicians in his book, Richard & Famous, on pages 20 and 209. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Simpkin, this poster was signed by Townshend at a Park Hyatt Hotel in Sydney in 2003, by Daltrey while he was touring throughout Australia in 2000, and by Eric Clapton at an international airport in 2007. The Richard Simpkin Collection. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
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7254. The Animals Signatures. Vintage in-person ink 7250. Eric Clapton Signed Book. Signed book: Eric
Clapton: The Autobiography. First edition, limited issue, numbered 488/1000. London: Century, 2007. Hardcover with slipcase, 6.25 x 9.5, 392 pages. Signed on the colophon in black felt tip. In fine condition. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
7252. Eric Clapton Signature.
Ballpoint signature, “Eric Clapton,” on an off-white 6 x 4 card. A mild block of toning from previous display, a bit of soiling to upper right, and a couple small tears to the top edge, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a small unsigned photo of Clapton. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
signatures of Alan Price, Chas Chandler, Hilton Valentine, John Steel, and Eric Burdon on an off-white 5 x 3 card, with a small group photo affixed to bottom. In fine condition. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
common vintage magazine photo of Freddie and the Dreamers wearing nightcaps, trimmed to a size of 8.25 x 9, signed in blue and black ballpoint by Freddie Garrity, Pete Birrell, Derek Quinn, Roy Crewdson, and Bernie Dwyer. In fine condition, with some trivial areas of toning. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
7253. Cream: Jack Bruce Handwritten Set List. Large original set list for a
Jack Bruce performance held at the Park Hotel in Tynemouth, Newcastle on December 10, 1987, handwritten in blue ink by Bruce on a 9.75 x 13.75 off-white sheet, listing eleven songs and their various tunings, and then adding “Spoonful” and “Xroads” for the encore. In very good condition, with scattered creasing and soiling, three horizontal folds, one small hole to upper right, and two small edge tears. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks and a letter of provenance from the original recipient, in part: “When the set was over and the band were dismantling the stage, I went over to, and spoke to Jack Bruce and told him how much I enjoyed the gig—I shook his hand and asked him if I could have the set list which was on his mic stand…he gave it to me—I was so awed in meeting him I did not think about asking him to sign it—I wish I had.” Starting Bid $200
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7255. Freddie and the Dreamers Signed Magazine Photograph. Un-
7259. Paul Revere and the Raiders Signed 45 RPM. Co-
7256. The Monkees Signed Photograph. Classic
color glossy 13.75 x 11 photo of the band sitting in director’s chairs, signed in black felt tip by David Jones, Mickey Dolenz, Peter Tork, and Michael Nesmith. In fine condition. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
lumbia Records 45 rpm of Paul Revere & The Raiders’ 1968 single album for ‘Don’t Take It So Hard / Observation from Flight 285 (in 3/4 time),’ signed on the sleeve in blue felt tip by Paul Revere, Mark Lindsay, Joe Correro, Charlie Coe, and Freddy Weller. In fine condition, with a faint ‘ring of wear.’ Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
7257. Bee Gees: Andy Gibb Signed Photograph. Vin-
tage glossy 8 x 10 RSO publicity photo of Andy Gibb, signed and inscribed in blue ink, “Dear Bobby, Best Wishes, Andy.” Dings and chipping to edges, a crease to lower right corner, and slight brushing to a few letters of the inscription, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
7260. Freddie and The Dreamers Signed Album.
Self-titled album signed and inscribed on the back cover in ballpoint and felt tip, “To Sully, Good luck! Freddie Garrity,” “Best Wishes, Roy Crewdson,” “Good luck, Pete Birrell,” “Ta! Derek Quinn,” and “Cheers! Bernie Dwyer.” In fine condition, with slight surface rubbing and creasing to edges. The record is included. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
7258. Bee Gees Signed CD Box Set. Tales from
the Brothers Gibb four CD box set signed on the front cover in black felt tip, “Love, Maurice Gibb,” “Robin Gibb,” and “Love, Barry.” In very good condition, with overall toning, some scattered surface loss, wear, and chipping to edges (tape repairs to upper left corner); signatures remain bold and unaffected. The CDs are included. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
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7265. The McCoys Signed Document. Indi-
7262. The Searchers Signed Album. Meet the
Searchers album signed and inscribed on the reverse in blue ballpoint, “To Thelma, Love & Thanks from The Searchers, Chris Curtis,” “Tony Jackson,” “Mike Pender,” and “To Thelma, John McNally.” Toned tape to one edge, a small tear to one corner, and light creases and soiling, otherwise fine condition. The record is included. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
7263. Steve Winwood Signed Album Cover Proof. Uncom-
mon alternate album cover proof for Steve Winwood’s 1980 release Arc of a Diver, 11.5 x 13.25, signed along the bottom in pencil by Winwood and artist Tony Wright. Affixed to a same-size mount. In fine condition. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
ana rock group best known for their 1965 single ‘Hang On Sloopy.’ Partly-printed DS, one page, 8.5 x 14, August 31, 1965. Standard AFTRA contract between Selmur Productions and Shaw Artists Corporation on behalf of The McCoys, signing as minors, for a “single television broadcast and for multiple television broadcasts within one calendar week” on the ABC Hollywood television program ‘Shindig,’ scheduling a final performance day for November 20, 1964. Signed at the conclusion in black ballpoint by Randy Zehringer, Randy Hobbs, Ronald Brandon, and Rick Zehringer. Countersigned by an ABC representative. In fine condition, with a diagonal fold passing through the top of the Hobbs signature, and two punch holes to upper edge. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
7264. The Kinks: Ray and Dave Davies Signed Album. Give the
People What They Want album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Ray and Dave Davies. In fine condition, with trivial wear to edges. The record is included. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
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7266. Van Morrison Signed Christmas Card. Christmas card featuring an image of a field full of pine trees on the front, measuring 7.75 x 5.75 closed, signed inside below a printed Christmas greeting in black felt tip, “Cheers, from Van & Brenda.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
7267. Collection of 20 Sixties Rock Handbills. Nice collection of 20
concert handbills from the 1960s for iconic venues such as the Fillmore West, Avalon Ballroom, and Winterland, for performances by groups including The Who, Quicksilver Messenger Service, Country Joe and the Fish, Miller Blues Band, Chuck Berry, Sly and the Family Stone, Big Brother and the Holding Company, Grateful Dead, Ten Years After, Eric Burdon and the Animals, Albert King, Velvet Underground, Jeff Beck Group, B. B. King, Cannonball Adderly, Iron Butterfly, and Creedence Clearwater Revival. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200
7268. The A l l m a n Brothers Fillmore East Program.
Scarce concert program, 5.5 x 8.5, promoting the Allman Brothers Band’s first appearance at New York City’s legendary Fillmore East on December 26–28, 1969, listing them as an opening act for Blood Sweat & Tears. The program also includes brief biography pages of the aforementioned bands, photos, and an Atco Records advertisement for The Allman Brothers’ debut release. In fine condition, with scattered soiling and creasing to back cover. Starting Bid $200
7269. The Allman Brothers Fillmore East Program. Con-
cert program for performances by the Allman Brothers Band and the Johnny Winter Band at New York’s Fillmore East on March 11–13, 1971, with the Allman Brothers listed as the added attraction. The program measures 5.5 x 8.5 and features brief biography pages of the aforementioned bands, as well as for supporting act Elvin Bishop. In fine condition. This program is notable for promoting the multi-day concert for which the Allman Brothers band recorded their lauded debut live album, At Fillmore East, the group’s first album to earn platinum status. Starting Bid $200
7270. The Allman Brothers Fillmore East Program.
Scarce 36-page gold-covered program for the closing festivities of New York’s Fillmore East on June 25-27, 1971, featuring the J. Geils Band, Albert King, and the Allman Brothers Band in their first headlining appearance. The program measures 5.5 x 8.5 and lists closing night performances by The Beach Boys, Mountain, Country Joe McDonald, and Edgar Winter’s White Trash. This special Fillmore East program features many farewell advertisements from record industry agencies, and many biographies and photos of artists who had previously appeared at the fabled venue. In fine condition, with two corner folds to the back cover. Accompanied by an unsigned 10 x 8 third-generation photo of the Allman Brothers Band doing their soundcheck for that night’s special performance. Starting Bid $200
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7272. Jeff Beck Group and Woodstock Fillmore East Program. Rare Fillmore East concert program, 5.5
x 8.5, containing an early two-page advertisement and intact ticket order form for the Woodstock Music & Art Fair to be held in Wallkill, New York on August 15–17, and listing Janis Joplin, Joe Cocker, and the Grateful Dead as headlining acts. The program itself promotes a series of concerts held at the Fillmore East, including a Jeff Beck Group, Jethro Tull, and Soft White Underbelly (Blue Oyster Cult) concert on July 3, 1969, and an Iron Butterfly, Blues Image, and Man concert on July 4 and 5, 1969. In fine condition. Eventually moved to Max Yasgur’s 600-acre dairy farm in Bethel, New York some weeks later, this program lists the original location for the legendary Woodstock festival. Starting Bid $200
7273. Fillmore East ‘Rock Relics’ Auction. Extremely scarce
Fillmore East program, 5.5 x 8.5, promoting a Rock Relics Auction Show held at the Fillmore East on October 12, 1970, featuring numerous unique and uncommon rock and roll ephemera, including: two John Entwistle t-shirts for $30, a Roger Daltrey jacket for $175, a Miles Davis trumpet for $200, and a pair of Grateful Dead stash bags for $5, “Ideal for a collector of marbles.” In fine condition, with ink notations on front cover. An amazing and original 14-page program for the world’s first rock and roll memorabilia auction. Starting Bid $200
7274. The Who ‘Tommy’ Fillmore East Program.
Very desirable Fillmore East program for The Who’s legendary six-night concert series in which they performed the newly released Tommy in its entirety at the aforesaid theatre on October 20–25, 1970. The program measures 5.5 x 8.5 and features a special twelve-page insert dedicated to this remarkable appearance, including song lyrics, a plot description of the rock opera, and various photos and period advertisements highlighted by a full-page promo for The Who’s Tommy. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
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7275. The Who and Woodstock Fillmore East Program. Fillmore
East program, 5.5 x 8.5, promoting various concerts held in 1969, including: the Woodstock Music & Art Fair held in Wallkill, New York on August 15–17 (ticket order form intact), featuring artists like the Grateful Dead, Janis Joplin, and Joe Cocker; and a special guest performance by The Who at Tanglewood in Lenox, Massachusetts on August 12, featuring other acts like Jefferson Airplane and B. B. King. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
7276. The Who Fillmore East Program.
Concert program for The Who at the Fillmore East on June 5-6, 1969, only weeks before their triumphant performance at Woodstock. The program measures 5.5 x 8.5 and features many vintage advertisements, including two separate full-page announcements for The Who’s Tommy; one for the single ‘Pinball Wizard,’ and the other for the album itself. Chuck Berry and Albert King were listed as the weekend’s opening acts. In fine condition, with trivial creasing. Starting Bid $200
7277. The Who Photographs: Linda McCartney. Desirable set of
seven unsigned satin-finish photos of The Who taken by Linda McCartney, 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, featuring five images of the band performing live, one relaxed group photo, and one candid shot of a young Pete Townshend playing his guitar on the floor. Reverse of each photo bears a Linda McCartney photography stamp and is individually numbered in pencil. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200
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7278. Collection of Three Cavern Club Promotional Papers. Collection of
three items related to the underground music venue, The Cavern Club, including: a handbill for a Chuck Berry performance, 5 x 8, held on February 27, 1967; a handbill for VOX night, 5 x 8, held on February 13, 1967, urging groups to “see and hear the latest sounds from VOX, including the wonderful new VOX guitar–organ”; and a Cavern Club newsletter, 8 x 13, informing American teenagers that the Cavern Club is set to reopen. In overall fine condition, with slight toning and creasing to the letter, and show-through from writing to reverse of the VOX handbill. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. From the original collection of former Cavern Club compere Bob Wooler, a significant figure in the Merseybeat music scene who presented nearly three-hundred Beatles performances during the early sixties, and who is noted as introducing the band to their future manager, Brian Epstein. Starting Bid $200
7279. Collection of 25 Pieces of Apple Sheet Music. Collection of 25 booklets of sheet music of songs by
Apple recording artists, including James Taylor, Trash, Doris Troy, Lon & Derrek Van Eaton, Billy Preston, Mary Hopkin, Elephant’s Memory, and Chris Hodge. Ten are foreign printed and 15 are USA printed. In overall very good to fine condition. Starting Bid $200
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7280. Collection of 32 Teen Beat Newspapers. Collection of 32 issues of The Beat newspaper dated throughout 1966, with covers featuring the likes of The Supremes, The Beatles, The Monkees, The Association, Brian Wilson, Herman’s Hermits, Paul McCartney, Mick Jagger, and John Lennon. In overall very good to fine condition. Starting Bid $200
1970s Immaculate bonus LP to the Complete Works box set 7282. Queen Signed Album. Complete Vision album
signed on the front cover in red felt tip by Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor, and John Deacon. In fine condition. The record is included. In 1985, Queen assembled Complete Works, a box set of all their released and unreleased material up to that point. Included in the set was Complete Vision, a bonus LP that contained non-album A-sides and B-sides. Consignor notes that this album was signed in 1986 during the Magic Tour, the band’s final outing with lead singer Freddie Mercury and bassist John Deacon. An ideal display piece given the striking contrast of the red, neatly arranged signatures against the embossed white cover. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
7283. Queen Signed ‘The Complete Works’ Album Set. The Complete Works fourteen-disc box set signed on
the white front cover of Complete Vision in silver ink by Freddie Mercury, Roger Taylor, Brian May, and John Deacon. In addition to the Complete Vision record and thirteen studio albums, the set also includes a color 30 x 20 poster, a 1971–1985 tour itinerary booklet, and a Complete Works booklet featuring album artwork, lyrics, and pictures. In fine condition, with a crease to upper left corner and brushing to ink on album; some scuffing and chipping to one side of presentation box. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
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7284. Queen Signatures. Blue ballpoint signatures,
“Freddie Mercury,” “Roger Taylor,” “John Deacon,” and “Brian May,” on a light yellow 6 x 3.75 album page, with May adding the inscription, “to Julie, Love from, ‘Queen.’” In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Consignor notes that the signatures were obtained at Liverpool’s Top Rank Theatre on December 28, 1973. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
Scarce signed photo of AC/DC’s original lineup 7285. AC/DC Signed Photograph. Uncommon
glossy 10 x 8 Atlantic Records publicity photo of AC/DC, signed in black ballpoint, “Angus Young, AC/DC,” “Bon,” “Phil Rudd, AC/ DC,” “Cliff Williams,” and “Malcolm Young.” In fine condition, with a few spots of silvering confined to lower right. Accompanied by a letter or provenance from the original recipient noting that the signatures were obtained after a 1978 show at the Middlesbrough Town Hall, in part: “After the set I went to the dressing room where they were dripping with sweat, I introduced myself and asked if they wanted more drinks or whatever. Angus Young asked if he could get a cup of tea, so I said ‘Hands up for tea!’ It was unanimous...We all sat around talking about the set and drinking tea, then their road manager suggested that they sign an album cover thanking me.” Although the photo is unmentioned, the consignor affirms that it was signed along with the album. Augmented by its overall scarcity and crisp cast of signatures, including the elusive Bon Scott, this photo is the most visually appealing example we have yet to offer of the original AC/DC quintet. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $300
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Fully signed If You Want Blood 1978 tour program
7286. AC/DC Signed Program. Program for AC/DC’s tour of the United Kingdom in 1978, 8.25 x 11.75, featuring
the cover for the band’s first live album If You Want Blood You’ve Got It, signed inside on the individual images of the band in black ballpoint by “Bon, AC/DC,” “Angus Young,” ”Cliff,” and “Phil Rudd,” and in blue ballpoint by “Malcolm Young.” In fine condition, with trivial creasing to covers and moderate contrast to portions of the Angus and Phil signatures against the dark background. Accompanied by a brief letter of provenance from the original recipient stating that he obtained the signatures prior to a 1978 concert at Colchester’s Essex University, a show that was filmed for a BBC program entitled Rock Goes to College. Highlighted by the presence of Scott, this fully signed program captures the band only months removed from the release of their breakthrough album Highway to Hell. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
7287. AC/DC Signed Sticker. Uncommon vintage AC/DC logo
sticker with a baseball cap design, 5 x 6, signed in blue ballpoint by Bon Scott, Malcolm Young, Angus Young, Phil Rudd, and Mark Evans, all but Evans signing with just their first name and adding “AC/DC.” The decal is unused and retains its original backing. Slight creasing, a couple faint spots of discoloration, and a tack hole to cap button, otherwise fine condition. The consignor notes that this was signed during AC/ DC’s tour in Tasmania in 1976. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
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Skynyrd’s original line-up signs their 1974 release 7288. Lynyrd Skynyrd Signed Album. 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 and light creases to lower corners. 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 threeweek tour of Europe in the middle of their 1974 Nuthin’ Fancy tour, where they opened for Humble Pie and Queen. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $300
7289. Deep Purple Signed Album. The Very
Best of Deep Purple album signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Ian Gillian, Ritchie Blackmore, Roger Glover, Ian Paice, Glenn Hughes, and David Coverdale. Slight wear to edges and corners, moderate contrast to Hughes signature against dark background, an owner’s notation to upper right, and a JSA label affixed to the reverse, otherwise fine condition. The record is included. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
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7290. Deep Purple Signed Photograph. Glossy
10 x 8 photo of Deep Purple sitting on a staircase, signed in black felt tip by Ritchie Blackmore, Ian Paice, Ian Gillian, and Roger Glover, and in silver ink by Jon Lord. In fine condition. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
7291. Deep Purple Signed Program. Vintage concert program
for a showcase featuring Deep Purple, 8.25 x 10.75, signed on the band’s image in black ink by Ritchie Blackmore, Ian Gillian, Roger Glover, Jon Lord, and Ian Paice. Other performers include The Beach Boys, Engelbert Humperdinck, Tom Jones, and Julie Felix. In very good condition, with central vertical and horizontal folds (one vertical fold passing through a single letter of the Gillian signature) and some light spots of toning. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks, as well as a letter of provenance, in part: “The man I bought these off—says he went to the concerts as a young man and used to collect records, and remembers going to the Top of the Pops studio recording where he got the signatures of Deep Purple around 1976.” Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
Sought-after photo of Fleetwood Mac in their prime
7294. Hear t Signed Photograph. Glossy 10
x 8 Portrait Records publicity photo of Heart, signed in blue ballpoint by Roger Fisher, Ann Wilson, Steve Fossen, Michael Derosier, and Nancy Wilson, who adds a heart, and in black ballpoint by Howard Leese. In fine condition. An excellent, boldly signed photo of the band during the mid-1970s. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
7295. The Police Signed Photograph. Glossy 8
7293. Fleetwood Mac Signed Photograph. Uncom-
mon glossy 8 x 10 early promotional photo of Fleetwood Mac, signed and inscribed in various inks by Stevie Nicks (who adds a smiley face), Mick Fleetwood, Lindsey Buckingham, and John and Christine McVie. In fine condition. A highly desirable and fully signed image of the band’s most successful lineup. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
x 10 A&M Records publicity photo of The Police, signed in blue ballpoint in the lower border by Andy Summers and Stewart Copeland, and on his coat by Sting. In fine condition, with rusting to bottom edge which could be easily matted out. An early, crisply signed photo of the English rock trio. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
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7297. Harry Chapin Signed Photograph. Popular
7296. The Police Signed Album. Zenyatta Mondatta
album signed on the front cover in blue and black felt tip by Sting, Stewart Copeland, and Andy Summers. In fine condition, with subtle rubbing to a portion of Copeland’s signature, and a PSA/DNA label affixed to the reverse. The record is included. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from PSA/ DNA. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
The South’s great slide guitarist—the rarest Allman Brother 7298. Duane Allman Signed Document. Founding member of the Allman Brothers Band and session musician regarded as one of the most masterful and influential guitarists in rock history (1946–1971). Scarce DS, signed “Duane Allman,” one page, 8.5 x 11, March 6, 1970. Walden Artists and Promotions power of attorney document. In part: “I, Allman Brothers Band, do hereby name, appoint and constitute Rose M. Chatfield as my true and lawful attorney in fact to execute contracts for me in my behalf for my personal appearance.” Nicely signed at the conclusion in blue ballpoint. In very good condition, with a large stain to the upper left corner and other toning and soiling to edges. Duane Allman is a rare autograph due to his early death at the age of 24, and this document—for a promoter in their hometown of Macon, Georgia—dates to the time they were recording Idlewild South, their second studio album. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200 108 1970s
American singer and songwriter (1942–1981) of such hits as ‘Cat’s in the Cradle’ who died in an auto accident at the age of 38. Glossy 10 x 8 Elektra Records publicity photo of Chapin, signed in the lower border in black ink. In very good condition, with a small tape-repaired tear to top edge, some surface loss to right border, and some scattered creasing. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
7299. The Carpenters Signed Document. DS, two pages, 8.5 x 13,
February 1, 1971. An amendment to an employment agreement between Ars Nova, Inc., and Richard L. Carpenter, amending a percentage payable to the artist from 21% to 15%. Signed at the conclusion in black ballpoint, “Karen A. Carpenter,” and black felt tip, “Richard L. Carpenter.” In fine condition, with expected document wear and a bit of soiling to the first page. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
7300. Focus Signed Album. Live at the Rain-
bow album signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Thijs van Leer, Jan Akkerman, Bert Ruiter, and Pierre van der Linden. Notated on the back cover in an unknown hand, “He who has no mathematics does not count.” Discount punch hole to top right corner and wear to edges, otherwise fine condition. The record is not included. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
7302. Rush Signed Album.
2112 album signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, and Neil Peart. In very good condition, with significant edgewear, a few areas of surface loss inside the gatefold and on the back cover, and mild rippling to the covers. The record is included. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
7303. Elton John Signed Photograph.
Glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo of John, signed in black felt tip, “With love, Elton John, x.” In fine condition, with a PSA/ DNA label affixed to the lower corner. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from PSA/ DNA. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
7304. Elton John Test CD Cover Print.
Uncommon MCA Records CD cover proof for Elton John’s 1972 Honky Chateau album, 13.75 x 17.5, layered with four tinted cel sheets bearing images of the CD covers and various album and label information. Each sheet is affixed to the top edge and allows cels to be individually viewed. Production notations along left and top edges. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
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7305. KISS Signed Print.
Fabulous color 26 x 33 print for the 1995–1996 KISS Worldwide Convention, signed in the large lower border in black felt tip by Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Peter Criss, and Ace Frehley, adding a sketch of a playing card. Rolled and in fine condition Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
7306. KISS Signed Photograph. Color glossy
8 x 9.75 photo of KISS in white robes and holding red candles, signed in gold ink by Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Peter Criss, and Ace Frehley, who adds “97” and an ace of hearts sketch below his signature. In fine condition. Originally obtained by in-person collector Richard Simpkin, and mentioned in his book, Richard & Famous, on pages 115 and 120. Accompanied by a letter of provenance, this photo was signed in 1997 while KISS was touring Australia. The Richard Simpkin Collection. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
7307. KISS Signed Photograph. Color
14 x 11 cardstock postcard photo, signed in black felt tip by Ace Frehley, Gene Simmons, and Peter Criss, and in blue felt tip by Paul Stanley. In fine condition, with some scattered light rubbing, and light to moderate contrast to Simmons and Criss’s signatures, a few corner creases, and a PSA/DNA authentication label affixed to lower corner. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
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7308. KISS Signed Book. Signed book: KISStory. Limited
edition #12378. Los Angeles: Kisstory Ltd., 1994. Hardcover with slipcase, 433 pages. Signed in black felt tip on a special signature page by Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Peter Criss, Ace Frehley, Eric Singer, and Bruce Kulick. In fine condition. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
7309. KISS: Gene Simmons Hand written Lyrics. Handwrit-
ten lyrics to the KISS song ‘Mad Dog,’ unsigned, one page on a 6 x 12.25 gridded sheet, no date. Simmons pens two verses to the song in black felt tip, in full: “Mad Dog / She’s the lady of the night / She’s a killer / She’ll do you in alright / And mister / Don’t believe her smile / And if she asks you / Don’t stay for a while / Look out / Mad dog / She’s just a teaser / Mad dog / You’ve got to please her / Mad dog / Don’t you believe her / She’s a mad dog.” Toned tape remnants to the upper portion of the sheet and a bit of show-through from toned tape to reverse, otherwise fine condition. Never officially released on a studio album, a version of ‘Mad Dog’ recorded in 1975 appeared on their 2001 five-CD box set. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
7310. KISS Signed Drumhead. Stage-
used 15˝ clear Remo drumhead signed in black felt tip by Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Peter Criss, and Ace Frehley, adding a small playing card sketch. In fine condition, with expected wear from use. Consignor notes signatures were acquired at a 1997 backstage meet and greet. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
7314. Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band Signed Tour Program. Program for Bruce Springsteen
and the E Street Band’s Tunnel of Love Express Tour, 11 x 14, signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Bruce Springsteen, and signed and inscribed by E Street band members on pages 6 and 7 in ballpoint, including: “For Darren, Max Weinberg, 1988,” “To Darren, Roy Bittan,” “Believe! Nils Lofgren, ‘88,” “Garry Tallent,” “Patti Scialfa,” “Clarence Clemons,” and “Danny Federici.” In fine condition, with all interior pages present but detached from binding. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
7312. Van Halen Signed Postcard. Color postcard
bearing the original Van Halen logo, 7x 5, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “Get down Bill, Alex Van Halen,” “Bill—Fire one up for us!! Michael Anthony,” “Bill!! WABX rules…David Lee Roth,” and in blue ink, “Get crazy with us Bill, Edward Van Halen.” In very good condition, with scattered soiling and a slight crease to top edge. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
7313. Bruce Springsteen Signed Album.
Nebraska promotional album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with slight wear to corners and edges, and a crease to upper right. The record is included. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
7315. Bruce Springsteen Typed Lyrics With Annotations. Typed lyrics to ‘Where the Bands Are,’ one
page, 8.5 x 11, hand-corrected throughout in red ink by Springsteen. Springsteen makes brief corrections on several different lines, including the words “keeps,” “and,” “girl,” “there’s,” and “darling.” In fine condition, with staple holes and trivial soiling to the top edge. ‘Where the Bands Are’ was first recorded for Springsteen’s 1980 album The River, but went unreleased until appearing on his 1998 four-disc box set Tracks. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
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Inscribed while seeking a miracle cure in Bavaria 7316. Bob Marley and the Wailers Signed Album. 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. 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…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, known for his controversial alternative cancer therapy regimen, treated Marley for several months in late 1980 until a few days prior to Marley’s untimely death at age 36. Previously sold by Christies, 2006. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $300
“Rasta” Marley-signed German magazine article 7317. Bob Marley Signed Magazine Photograph. Jamaican
singer, songwriter, and guitarist (1945–1981) who propelled reggae to worldwide popularity. Desirable color 4 x 5.5 photo of Marley clipped from a German article for the magazine Melody Maker, signed in black felt tip, “Bob Rasta Marley.” Scattered creasing, evenly trimmed edges, and a fold and two punch holes to left edge, otherwise fine condition. Scarce in signed images, this is an unusual and boldly signed example of the internationally adored reggae pioneer. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
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7319. Yes Collection of Early Papers.
7318. Rock Drummers Collection of Nine Signed Drumsticks. Collection of nine wooden drumsticks, each
signed in felt tip by a different rock drummer. Signers are: D. J. Fontana, Marky Ramone, Corky Laing, Hirsh Gardner, Joel Larson, John Barbata, Juma Sultan, Ron Hurst, Artimus Pyle, and Monte Yoho. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200
Collection of papers from the collection of Roy Flynn, the first manager of the group YES, including: an ALS by Flynn, one page both sides, concerning a canceled show; a 1969 contract for European performances; a typed letter to Flynn; and two copies of typed letters to Flynn. In overall very good to fine condition. Starting Bid $200
Impressive archive for Country Road Productions, signed seven times 7320. James Taylor Country Road Productions Signed Papers. Archive of paperwork
concerning the incorporation of Country Road Productions in 1972, containing seven documents signed by James Taylor and six signed by lawyer Nat Weiss. The papers are housed in a 10.5 x 11.25 binder, and in addition to the signed documents are dozens of pages of the articles of incorporation, meeting minutes, by-laws, certificates, notices, stock certificates, and various other documents. The corporation’s metal seal embosser is also present. In fine condition, with expected document wear. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Although he was still in his early 20s, Taylor had emerged on the national stage in 1970 and firmly established himself as America’s preeminent singer-songwriter. His album Sweet Baby James was nominated for the Grammy Award for Album of the Year in 1971, and in the same year his single ‘You’ve Got a Friend’ topped the charts at number one. In 1972, Taylor won the Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Performance, Male. He drew the name for this company from one of his earlier singles, ‘Country Road,’ which is one of his most popular songs. A fine archive of material from this exceptionally successful period of his career. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
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Guitars Remarkable hand-painted Les Paul donated by the man himself in the wake of tragedy 7322. Les Paul’s Personally-owned and -donated 9/11 Guitar. One-of-a-kind Les Paul Stan-
dard Plus electric guitar personally-owned by Les Paul and donated by him for a New York charity auction fundraiser for the families lost in the tragic attacks of September 11, 2001. Known as ‘The 9/11 Les Paul,’ the beautiful premium maple flamed top was painted by retired NYC fireman Paul Ortel to honor the occasion, rendering a poignant scene against an American flag background, most prominently featuring two firefighters planting a flag at Ground Zero, as well as firemen in a ladder bucket fighting the fire, a badge draped in a mourning ribbon, a candlelight vigil, and a banner reading, “New York’s Bravest, Sept. 11, 2001.” The black backplate was signed and inscribed in silver ink to the original purchaser, “To Mark, Keep Pickin’!, Les Paul.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original Gibson hardshell case as well as a packet of provenance information including news articles about the charity auction with photos of Mayor Michael Bloomberg holding the guitar and a letter from the Gibson company. On April 3, 2002, musician Marc Anthony, Gibson board member Tommy Mottola, and Mayor Bloomberg introduced this guitar to the media at the same press conference where they announced Madison Square Garden as the venue for the 2003 Grammy Awards. The guitar was then displayed in the arena’s rotunda for eight months before being sold at auction in December, with proceeds donated to the Uniformed Firefighters Association Widows and Children Fund. Overall, this is an absolutely unique guitar combining elements of American cultural history to create an extraordinary historical piece. Oversized. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $5000
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One-of-a-kind official re-creation of Holly’s fabled acoustic
7323. Buddy Holly Limited Edition Gibson J-45 Guitar.
An extraordinary re-creation of Buddy Holly’s customized Gibson J-45 acoustic guitar handcrafted by acclaimed luthier Alister Atkin presented in a beautiful hand-tooled leather case with the Holly song title “Listen to Me” on the left shoulder. The gorgeous guitar is finished in a stunning sunburst lacquer, with features and specifications including: a spruce top; mahogany neck, back and sides; pre-war scalloped bracing; ebony binding, fingerboard dots, bridge, and peg head overlay; bone nut and drop-in saddle; and electric pickup. Inside the guitar is a paper label signed by Atkin and numbered 471/1111, with the title of the guitar, “Listen to Me,” penned below. The outer leather case was hand-tooled by Susie Temple of Rawhide Custom Leather in Austin, Texas, to replicate the one Holly used to protect his guitar. In fine condition. Also includes a Hiscox hardshell guitar case, specifically designed to fit this guitar and made of ballistics-grade material. Accompanied by a signed letter from Holly’s widow, Maria Elena Holly, in part: “This guitar is both a work of art and a work of love…The Buddy Holly Guitar Foundation partnered with Songmasters to create this guitar as part of its program honoring my husband’s life and legacy, Listen To Me: Buddy Holly. You are the only person to own a guitar commissioned by this Foundation to perfectly replicate Buddy’s original J45.” Also accompanied by a color 17 x 11 poster for the PBS broadcast of Buddy Holly: Listen To Me, signed in black felt tip by several of the performers, including Graham Nash, Stevie Nicks, Lyle Lovett, Chris Isaak, Peter Asher, and Boz Scaggs. Originally sold to benefit the Grammy Foundation, this guitar is the only example of the hand-built re-creations of Holly’s J-45 ever made available to the public. A limited number of these guitars were produced by Atkin for the Buddy Holly Guitar Foundation, each named for one of his songs and so reflected on their unique hand-tooled leather cases, with the others having been awarded on a long-term ‘legacy loan’ to music legends such as Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney, Pete Townshend, Keith Richards, Graham Nash, Phil Everly, Brian May, and Dolly Parton. A truly remarkable instrument honoring one of modern music’s most influential figures. Oversized. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $2500 116 GUITARS
Timeless Diddley-signed ‘cigar box’ guitar
7324. Bo Diddley Signed Guitar. Red Gretsch Electromatic Bo Diddley Model ‘cigar box’ electric guitar, signed on the
body in black felt tip, “From Bo Diddley, 06.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from REAL. Consignor notes that the signature was obtained in 2006 at the Showcase Music & Sound, while Diddley was playing at the Aladdin Theatre in Portland Oregon. Based on the homemade guitars Diddley fashioned from old cigar boxes, this striking instrument recalls the simplistic yet undeniable style of a true rock and roll originator. Oversized. Starting Bid $300
7325. B. B. King Signed Guitar.
Gorgeous ebony-bodied Epiphone B. B. King Lucille electric guitar, signed on the body in silver ink. Includes an Epiphone hardshell case. In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA. Oversized. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
7326.
Eagles Signed Guitar.
Cream-bodied Affinity series Fender Squier Telecaster electric guitar, signed on the white pickguard, “Don Henley,” and on the body in various colored felt tip, “Joe Walsh,” “Glenn Frey,” “Don Felder, 2007,” and “Randy Meisner, Eagles,” who adds lyrics to the song ‘Hotel California’ above his signature, reading, in full: “Welcome to the Hotel California, you can check out any time you like, but you can never leave!” Includes an ABS exterior Gator case. In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from REAL and five photos taken at time of each individual signing. Consignor notes that the signatures were individually obtained in Nashville, Los Angeles, Austin, and Van Nuys at various locations throughout 2007. Oversized. Starting Bid $200
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7327. Eric Clapton Signed Guitar. Beautiful Fender Stratocaster ‘Blackie’ electric guitar, signed on the white pickguard in black felt tip by Clapton. Includes a whammy bar and the original tweed side-pocket case from G & G. In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from REAL and a photo taken at time of signing. Oversized. Starting Bid $200
Incredible SRV-signed 1989 Fender Strat
7328. Stevie Ray Vaughan Signed Guitar. Burgundy-bodied 1989 Fender Stra-
tocaster, serial numbered #E947247, signed on the body in silver ink, “Stevie Ray Vaughan, ‘89.” Includes a Fender hardshell case and a laminated backstage pass for a 1989 Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble concert with Jeff Beck. In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from REAL. The included All Access pass originates from Vaughan and Beck’s The Fire Meets the Fury tour, a 39-day concert series organized by Epic Records to showcase two of the world’s most dynamic guitarists. A flat-out stunning guitar that’s further enhanced by Vaughan’s bold signature. Oversized. Starting Bid $300
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7329. AC/DC: Angus Young Signed Guitar. Blue-bodied Jay Turser ATAK Series electric guitar, signed on the body in silver ink, “Angus Young, AC/DC.” In fine condition. Oversized. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
Owned and used by the Aerosmith guitarist
7330. Aerosmith: Brad Whitford’s Personally-owned and -used Guitar. Brad Whitford’s personally-owned and -used custom-made teal Fernandes
TE-2C electric guitar. The gorgeous six-string guitar is styled after a Telecaster and features two pickups and a pearloid pickguard. Includes the original hardshell case and a letter from Fernandes to an Aerosmith representative concerning two guitars, in part: “Here are the two guitars I told you about. Both of the guitars have been fitted with Fralin pickups. They have also been set up with Markley .009 thru .046 strings.” In fine condition, with one small chip to the finish. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity signed by Whitford as well as a photo of him holding the guitar. Whitford joined Aerosmith in 1971, and the band signed their first record deal with Columbia shortly thereafter. Turmoil within the band caused Joe Perry to quit in 1979 and Whitford left to pursue a solo career in 1981. After recording a single solo album, Whitford teamed up with his fellow Aerosmith guitarist in the Joe Perry Project. They disbanded in 1984 to rejoin Aerosmith, and the original band has remained intact ever since. An excellent piece of rock history as a personally-owned and -used instrument from the Aerosmith guitarist. Oversized. Starting Bid $300
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7332. Aerosmith: Steven Tyler Signed Guitar. Natural wood-finish six-string acoustic guitar, signed on the black pickguard in silver ink by Tyler. Some light scratches to pickguard and a couple small dings to body, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a photo taken at time of signing. Oversized. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
uncommon in-person KISS signed Washburn guitar
7333. KISS Signed Guitar. Exceptional Washburn PS400 Paul Stanley electric guitar, with an image of Stanley on the
body, as well as the band’s name and Stanley’s facsimile signature, signed on the body in silver ink by Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, and Tommy Thayer and in blue felt tip by Eric Singer. There is an extra “G” from Simmons starting his signature on the pickguard. In fine condition. All signatures were acquired on July 21, 2012, at Farm Bureau Live in Virginia Beach during their World Tour and the guitar is accompanied by a letter of provenance from the original recipient of the signatures, as well as the original colorful gig bag. A rock and roll scarcity as the band routinely refuses to sign any musical instruments. Oversized. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
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Stanley’s stage-smashed Farewell Tour guitar 7334. KISS: Paul Stanley Stage-smashed Guitar. Black-
bodied Washburn electric guitar smashed on stage by KISS’s Paul Stanley during a concert at the Myriad Convention Center in Oklahoma City on April 4, 2000, while the band were on their Farewell Tour. The head, neck, and bridge are missing, as is the lower pickup and volume knob. The base of the neck has snapped cleanly, the result of the prop guitar having been cut prior to the performance. Accompanied by a printed image of Stanley with a similar broken guitar, a bag of confetti taken from the show, the original concert ticket stub, and printed sheets of the Myriad Convention Center seating chart and a list of Farewell Tour concert dates. Also accompanied by a letter of provenance from the original recipient who “personally received the broken guitar from Paul Stanley after he broke it on stage at the concert.” Stanley has been smashing his guitars on stage since the mid-1970s, initially using surplus Gibsons he acquired through an endorsement deal before switching to specially prepped ‘Smasher’ guitars in the eighties; an adjustment that required less physical force while maintaining similar visual impact. Obtained during the last tour to feature the original KISS lineup, this stage-smashed guitar represents an intense and enduring tradition of one of rock’s most recognizable faces. Starting Bid $200
7335. Motley Crue: Neil, Sixx, and Slash Signed Guitar. Black-bodied Fender Squier Bullet Strat electric
guitar, signed on the white pickguard in black felt tip by Nikki Sixx, on the body in silver ink by Vince Neil, and on the back of the head in black felt tip by Slash, who adds “2014.” In fine condition. Oversized. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
7336. Tom Petty Signed Guitar. Black-bodied Indiana ‘telecaster-style’ electric guitar, signed in black felt tip on the pearloid pickguard by Petty. In fine condition. Oversized. Precertified REAL. Starting Bid $200
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7337. Velvet Revolver Signed Guitar. White Galveston stratocaster-
style electric guitar, signed on the body in black felt tip, “Dave Kushner,” “Matt Sorum,” “Duff, Y2’04, L.A.M.F., Rock–N– Fuck–N–Roll,” “S. Weiland,” and “Slash, 2K4,” who adds a sketch of a skull and crossbones wearing a top hat. A considerable chip to the underside of the lower bout, and a trivial crack and spots of light discoloration to where the neck meets the body, otherwise fine condition; signatures remain bold and unaffected. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from REAL. Oversized. Starting Bid $200
7338. Elvis Presley: Scotty Moore Signed Guitar.
Sunburst-finish Lovell stratocaster-style electric guitar, signed on the white pickguard in black felt tip. In fine condition. Oversized. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
7340. MTV Unplugged Limited Edition Guitar. Scarce
7339. Neil Young Signed Guitar. Black-bodied Crescent ‘telecaster-style’ electric guitar, nicely signed on the white pickguard in blue felt tip. In fine condition. Oversized. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
limited edition 1996 Martin MTV-1 ‘Unplugged’ acoustic guitar, numbered 398/696, serial number 577276, constructed using a gorgeous combination of mahogany and rosewood for the body, a solid Sitka spruce soundboard, and ebony fretboard inlaid with paua shell lettering reading “Unplugged.” The headstock is marked “Martin & Co.” with an MTV logo inlay below, and the original label remains intact inside the soundhole. Includes the original paperwork. In fine condition. Accompanied by a hardshell case. Oversized. Starting Bid $200
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posters 7342. Saugatuck Pop Festival Poster. Color 15.5
x 22 poster for the first annual Saugatuck Pop Festival at Pottawatamie Beach in in Michigan on July 4, 1968, featuring bands such as MC5, Amboy Dukes, Rationals, Flock, Frijid Pink, and many others. In very good condition, with overall toning, a few small stains and tears to edges, and several toned strips of tape affixed to the edges. Starting Bid $200
7343. Isle of Wight Poster.
Original hot pink Fiery Creations presented promotional poster for the Isle of Wight Festival of Music held on June 30 and 31, [1969], 16 x 30, listing acts like The Who, Bob Dylan and The Band, Moody Blues, Joe Cocker, Ritchie Havens, and King Crimson. Rolled and in fine condition. Starting Bid $200
7345. The Byrds SRO for RFK Poster. Uncommon 11
x 17 poster for the ‘SRO for RFK’ benefit concert for presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy featuring the Byrds, Sonny and Cher, Mahalia Jackson, and Rosey Grier held at the Los Angeles Sports Arena on May 24, 1968. In fine condition. Kennedy would go on to win the California primary just two weeks later, only to be assassinated in Los Angeles later that night. Starting Bid $200
7344. Moby Grape Poster and Signatures. Two items: an unsigned,
circular comic book-style 17.5 x 17.5 poster for a two-day Moby Grape concert at Hollywood’s Kaleidoscope music venue on May 17-18, 1968, showing an alternate version of the Green Lantern and listing The Hourglass and Mt. Rushmore as supporting acts; and silver ink and blue ballpoint signatures of the original lineup, “Jerry Miller,” “Don Stevenson,” “Peter Lewis,” and “Bob Mosley” on a white 5 x 3.5 Moby Grape-printed card. The poster is matted and framed to an overall size of 24.25 x 24.25. In overall fine condition. The addition of “The Real” to the Moby Grape billing stems from an ongoing feud between the band and their former manager Matthew Katz, whose claim to their name resulted in his formation of a second ‘real’ Moby Grape act culled from various musicians around the Seattle music scene. Oversized. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200 www.rrauction.com 123
7346. Queen Poster. Origi-
nal 33.75 x 24 Lion Concerts presented promotional poster for a two-day Queen concert held at the Forest National Stadium in Brussels, Belgium on January 26/27, [1979]. Rolled and in fine condition, with some creasing to lower left corner and border. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $200
7347. The Monkees Signed Poster. Color 24 x 36 promotion-
al poster for the 40th anniversary of the release of the Monkees first two records, signed in black felt tip by Peter Tork, David Jones (adding a sketch of a flower), and Mickey Dolenz, who inscribes to Tony. Rolled and in fine condition, with some horizontal creases to left side and a few scattered edge dings. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
7348. The Monkees and Buckinghams Pair of Posters. Pair of 12.75 x 20 posters from 1967 for The Monkees and The Buckinghams, depicting each band with stylized illustration. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200
The holy grail of Phish posters 7349. Phish Silkscreen Poster. Highly sought-after color 20 x 30 poster for Phish at the Cleveland State University Convocation Center on December 8, 1995, signed in the lower right in pencil by the artist, Emek, who added a humorous sketch of a thee-eyed fish smoking near the printer’s marking. In fine condition. These intricately detailed silk screen posters were printed in a run of just 350, making them one of the least common and most desirable Phish concert posters ever created. Starting Bid $200
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7350. Crosby, Stills, and Nash Signed Poster.
Color 24 x 26.5 poster for their 2012 summer tour, signed in silver ink by David Crosby, Stephen Stills, and Graham Nash. Rolled and in fine condition, with edge dings and scattered surface creases. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
7352. Badfinger Poster. Original
color poster for a two-show Badfinger concert at Boston’s Fenway Theatre on February 2, 1971, 16 x 21.25, listing Clean Living as the supporting act. Rolled and in very good condition, with three horizontal storage folds, small tears and chips to edges, and tack holes, tears, and some areas of paper loss to borders. Starting Bid $200
7353. Ray Davies Poster. Color 13
x 19 poster for the show Ray Davies: 20th Century Man at the Alzazar Theatre in San Francisco, May 1–11, 1996. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
7354. Ben Harper Poster. Rare limited edi-
tion 20 x 30 black-and-white variation of the poster for Ben Harper at The Gorge on Memorial Day Weekend, May 26–28, 2006, numbered 14/25, signed in the lower right by the artist, Emek. Nicely matted and framed to an overall size of 25.5 x 35.5. In fine condition. Oversized. Starting Bid $200
7355. Wavy Gravy Poster. Color limited edition 22.75 x 16.25 poster honoring Wavy Gravy’s 70th Birthday, numbered 284/550, signed in pencil by the artist, Scott McDougall. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
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7356. Neil Young Pair of Posters. Pair of two different
color 14 x 22 posters for Neil Young’s 2007 Continental Tour. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200
7357. Collection of Four 1960s/1970s Posters. Collection of four original multi-day concert posters
held around the San Francisco area, including: a stylized 14 x 20 color poster for a three-day concert event for The Electric Flag at the Avalon Ballroom, featuring an eagle, a sun and lightning bolts, and a hand with a raised middle finger; a 14 x 22 color poster for a four-day concert series for Santana at Fillmore West, depicting a hand picking a crystal ball with a child inside; a 14 x 22 color poster for a six-day concert series for Fleetwood Mac and Junior Walker at Fillmore West, featuring a surreal dimension of shadows and archways; and a 13.75 x 21.25 poster for a four-day concert event for Quicksilver Messenger Service at Fillmore West, depicting legs holding up a five-cent coin with a charging cavalry below. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200
7358. Pair of 1960s Musical Movie Posters. Two
items: a color one sheet poster for the 1965 film A Swingin’ Summer, 27 x 41, featuring a man and woman dancing with water skiers racing in the background, and listing The Righteous Brothers, The Rip Chords, and Donnie Brooks as musical performers; and a red-and-white one sheet poster for the 1962 film Hey, Let’s Twist!, 27 x 41, depicting a dance party and listing The Starliters and The Peppermint Loungers in the film’s credits. In overall very good to fine condition, with expected storage folds to both, tears and paper loss to edges of A Swingin’ Summer, and tack holes to Hey, Let’s Twist! Starting Bid $200
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gold & platinum sales awards
7360. 38 Special: Tour de Force
7361. Asia: Alpha
7362. Bette Midler: The Rose
7363. Black Eyed Peas: Elephunk
7364. Bon Jovi: Blaze of Glory
7365. Bush: Sixteen Stone
7366. CCR and John Fogerty: Long Road Home
7367. Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young: Four Way Street
7368. Cyndi Lauper: Girls Just Want to Have Fun
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7369. Dave Matthews Band: Under the Table and Dreaming
7370. Depeche Mode: Violator
7372. Disturbed: The Sickness
7373. Duran Duran: Thank You Starting Bid $200
7374. Earth, Wind, and Fire: That’s the Way of the World
7375. Elton John: Too Low for Zero
7377. Eminem: Marshall Mathers
7378. Genesis: Turn It On Again, The Hits [Signed]
7379. Guns N’ Roses: Spaghetti Incident
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7380. Guns N’ Roses: Use Your Illusion
7381. Hall and Oates: Ooh Yeah!
7382. Heart: Bad Animals
7383. Heart: Brigade
7384. Janet Jackson: Janet
7385. Janet Jackson: Rhythm Nation [Signed]
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7387. Joe Cocker: Mad Dogs and Englishmen Starting Bid $200
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7388. Elton John and Bernie Taupin: Sorry Seems To Be the Hardest Word Starting Bid $200
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7389. John Lennon: Instant Karma / Save Darfur
7390. Kid Rock: History of Rock
7392. Mariah Carey: Self-titled
7393. Megadeth: Countdown to Extinction
7394. Ted Nugent: Double Live Gonzo
7395. Outlaws: Ghost Riders
7396. Queensryche: Empire
7397. R.E.M: Monster
7398. REO Speedwagon: Hi Infidelity
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7399. Sammy Hagar: Three Lock Box
7400. Shania Twain: Come on Over
7402. Spice Girls: Spice World
7403. The B52’s: Cosmic Thing Starting Bid $200
7404. Theory of a Deadman: Scars and Souvenirs
7405. Toto: IV
7406. Van Morrison: The Best of Van Morrison
7407. Velvet Revolver: Contraband
7408. Whitney Houston: My Bodyguard
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the punk rock collection of chris lamy W
hile stadium ballads and synth-heavy dance tracks dominated much of the 1980s, the pulse of punk rock thrived around the Boston area underground—and Chris Lamy was at its center. A participant in New England’s counterculture music scene, the Granite State guitarist toured and caroused with the Jabbers and their volatile frontman GG Allin throughout the early eighties, playing countless shows and meeting a wealth of eclectic artists, the most notable of which being Ramones guitarist, John Cummings, better known as Johnny Ramone. Chris and Johnny befriended in the winter of 1980, and bonded over music, movies, and baseball. They hung out at the Zig Zag Lounge and at Cummings’s 22nd Street apartment in New York, and then, of course, at shows. By his own account, Lamy has seen the Ramones perform approximately 200 times. He was personally acquainted with several of the band’s crew members and art director Arturo Vega; they fondly referred to Lamy as ‘Lamby’ or ‘Lamb Eyes.’ Chris and Johnny remained close throughout the Ramones’ eventual breakup and Johnny’s retirement in California—their friendship is mentioned in Monte Melnick’s book ‘On the Road With The Ramones.’
The expansive Chris Lamy collection and its peerless archive of punk rock history takes center stage in our July Marvels of Modern Music Auction. In addition to names like The Sex Pistols, Black Flag, The Clash, and the notorious punk act GG Allin and the Jabbers—a band for which Lamy played guitar in the 80s and its later incarnation, The Jabbers, from 1999 to present day—this compendium contains what is assuredly one of the most inclusive ensembles of Ramones ephemera to hit the auction block. Featuring Johnny Ramone’s customdesigned, stage and video–used 1980 Hamer guitar, a plethora of signed vinyl, a stage-used Ramones concert set-list, and vivid, never-before-displayed posters, there is no shortage of colorful and uncommon pieces in this neverbefore-offered assemblage. Chris performing with GG Allin & The Jabbers in 1982 132 The punk rock collection of chris lamy
Gigantic standee for 1977’s Rocket to Russia
7410. The Ramones Rocket to Russia Signed Cardboard Standee. Scarce original Sire Records promotional standee for the Ramones’s 1977 album Rocket to Russia, 38.5 x 44.5, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Casual Chris, Joey Ramone,” “To Chris, Dee Dee Ramone,” and “To Chris—Johnny Ramone.” In fine condition. Oversized. Displayed in stores to promote the Ramones’s classic third full-length release, this eye-catching display was produced in an extremely limited run due to production costs, with this being the only signed example ever encountered. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Chris Lamy, close friend of The Ramones and guitarist of The Jabbers, formerly GG Allin & The Jabbers. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200 www.rrauction.com 133
Johnny Ramone playing this exceptional Hamer onstage
Special serial number stamped on the reverse of the headstock “X X0#¢” 134 The punk rock collection of chris lamy
Johnny Ramone’s custom Hamer, used on stage and video in the early 1980s 7411. Johnny Ramone’s Early 1980s Stage-used Hamer Guitar. Johnny Ramone’s
personally-owned and -used white Hamer electric guitar custom-made in May 1980 by Hamer founder Jol Dantzig, based on the company’s ‘Special’ model with modifications per Ramone’s requests and specifications. The guitar is stamped on the reverse of the headstock with its special serial number, “X X0#¢,” and is accompanied by a copy of the Hamer manufacturer’s log book entry stamped with the identical serial number, noting that it is a custom piece for Johnny Ramone to be white with beveled edges, a thin neck, and thin body. The primary modifications from a stock version of the guitar were made to reduce weight and offer more comfort, including a thinner sculpted body, thinner neck, and aluminum bridge. It was finished in a bright white lacquer which has slightly yellowed over time. Includes the original hardshell case. In fine condition, with aforementioned mild toning to finish, as well as some crazing and cracks to the lacquer. Oversized.
This one-of-a-kind guitar prominently featured in an early 1980s Hamer ad
Hamer logbook excerpt confirming Ramone’s unique specifications and serial number
Accompanied by letters of provenance from longtime Ramones tour manager Monte A. Melnick, Johnny Ramone’s guitar technician Matt Loyla, Ramones crew member and tour assistant Warren Cohen, Ramones photographer and gear expert Ian Harper, and a copy of a letter of provenance from Hamer Guitar founder Jol Dantzig, in part: “I am a guitar builder, designer, and also a founder of the Hamer Guitar company. I approached Johnny Ramone about constructing custom instruments for him beginning in 1978…After working out some details with Johnny, the first instrument was delivered later that year, but Johnny wanted a few changes on the next one so I agreed to meet with him at a concert venue near Chicago to develop a second version. The resulting instrument Hamer serial No. X X0#¢ was completed in May of 1980…Johnny was sufficiently pleased as to allow Hamer to feature his endorsement and photo with the guitar for print magazine advertisements.” Also includes a copy of Trouser Press magazine from June 1982, featuring an image of Ramone playing this guitar in a Hamer advertisement inside, as well as a photo of him playing it on stage. Johnny Ramone can also be seen playing this white Hamer in their video for Psychotherapy. This guitar has never been offered for sale before, and is just one of only three known stage-used pieces of Ramones gear from before 1983. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Chris Lamy, close friend of The Ramones and guitarist of The Jabbers, formerly GG Allin & The Jabbers. Starting Bid $5000
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7414. T he R amones Buckinghamshire England Poster.
7412. The Ramones London England Lyceum in the Strand Poster. Original color Camouflage presented
promotional poster for a Ramones two-day concert event held at the Strand in London’s Lyceum Theatre on February 24/25, [1985], 40.25 x 30, listing Gene Loves Jezebel and Restless as the undercard, as well as the various ways to obtain tickets. In fine, folded condition, with tack holes to corners. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Chris Lamy, close friend of The Ramones and guitarist of The Jabbers, formerly GG Allin & The Jabbers. Starting Bid $200
Original color MCP presented promotional poster for The Longest Day concert held at Buckinghamshire, England’s Milton Keynes Bowl on June 22, [1985], 40.5 x 61, listing U2, Ramones, Billy Bragg, Spear of Destiny, R.E.M., and Faith Brothers as the main card, with large bold lettering declaring that the event is sold out. In fine, folded, and never-before-displayed condition. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Chris Lamy, close friend of The Ramones and guitarist of The Jabbers, formerly GG Allin & The Jabbers. Starting Bid $200
7415. The Ramones England Cornwall Coliseum Poster.
7413. The Ramones London England Lyceum in the Strand Poster. Vibrantly colored original Camouflage
presented promotional poster for a Ramones four-day concert event held at London’s Lyceum Theatre on February 24–27, [1985], 20 x 14.75, listing Gene Loves Jezebel and Restless as the undercard, as well as various ways to obtain tickets. In fine, folded, and never-before-displayed condition. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Chris Lamy, close friend of The Ramones and guitarist of The Jabbers, formerly GG Allin & The Jabbers. Starting Bid $200
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Electric original color promotional poster for a Ramones concert held at St. Austell’s Cornwall Coliseum on May 9, [1986], 20 x 29.75, with “Gabba Gabba Hey!” in the lower left. In fine, folded condition, with several staple holes and tears to edges (not affecting overall bold appearance). Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Chris Lamy, close friend of The Ramones and guitarist of The Jabbers, formerly GG Allin & The Jabbers. Starting Bid $200
Vivid 1985 poster for The Ramone’s “only Scottish show” 7416. The Ramones Glasgow Scotland Poster. Original black and
neon pink Regular Music presented promotional poster for a Ramones concert held at Glasgow’s Barrowlands Ballroom on October 18, [1985], 40 x 29.5, listing The Sex Gods as the supporting act, and asserting that it’s the “only Scottish show.” In fine condition, with expected storage folds. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Chris Lamy, close friend of The Ramones and guitarist of The Jabbers, formerly GG Allin & The Jabbers. Starting Bid $200
7419. The Ramones Denmark Roskilde Festival Poster. Origi-
7417. The Ramones Milan Italy Poster. Original
color Italian promotional poster for a Ramones concert held at Milan, Italy’s Prego Club on October 11, 1987, 39.25 x 27.25, with “Unica Data In Italia,” and listing Gaye Bykers on Acid as the supporting act. In fine, folded, and never-before-displayed condition. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Chris Lamy, close friend of The Ramones and guitarist of The Jabbers, formerly GG Allin & The Jabbers. Starting Bid $200
nal color promotional poster for Denmark’s Roskilde Festival held June 6-9, 1985, 15.75 x 32.75, listing The Clash, The Cure, Leonard Cohen, Nina Hagen, Paul Young & the Royal Family, Ramones, and Style Council as the main performing acts, with an additional forty-six supporting acts to right side. In fine, folded, and never-before-displayed condition. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Chris Lamy, close friend of The Ramones and guitarist of The Jabbers, formerly GG Allin & The Jabbers. Starting Bid $200
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7420. The R amones Regensburg Germany Poster.
Original color German promotional poster for the Rock IM Sportpark Festival held at Regensburg, Germany’s Jahnstadion on June 11, 1988, 23.25 x 32.75, listing Westernhagen, Rainbirds, The Stranglers, Ramones, The Godfathers, and Savanna Talk as the main performing acts. In fine, folded, and never-before-displayed condition. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Chris Lamy, close friend of The Ramones and guitarist of The Jabbers, formerly GG Allin & The Jabbers. Starting Bid $200
7423. The Ramones Zurich Switzerland Poster.
Original color Camel promotional poster for a Ramones concert held at Zurich, Switzerland’s Volkhaus on October 12, 1987, 12.5 x 24, featuring the cover for the band’s 1978 album Road to Ruin, and reading “Gabba Gabba Hey with: Ramones” at the top. Gaye Bykers on Acid is listed as the supporting act. In fine, folded, and never-before-displayed condition. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Chris Lamy, close friend of The Ramones and guitarist of The Jabbers, formerly GG Allin & The Jabbers. Starting Bid $200
7424. The Ramones UNH Poster. Original
7422. The Ramones Dusseldorf Germany Poster. Huge original neon colored promotional poster for the Back in Town festival held at Dusseldorf, Germany’s Philipshalle on June 6, 1988, 33 x 46.5, listing The Stranglers, Ramones, The Godfathers, and The Seers as the main performing acts. In fine, folded, and never-before-displayed condition. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Chris Lamy, close friend of The Ramones and guitarist of The Jabbers, formerly GG Allin & The Jabbers. Starting Bid $200
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color Awesome Scope presented promotional poster for a Ramones concert held at the University of New Hampshire Field House on April 20, [1986], 11 x 17, featuring shadowed profiles of the group, with “Rock, rock…rock and roll with the Ramones” at the top, and Perfect Edge listed as the supporting act. Additional text includes doors and showtime, as well as ticket information. In fine condition, with tack holes to top corners, a horizontal crease passing diagonally through middle, and creasing to upper right corner. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Chris Lamy, close friend of The Ramones and guitarist of The Jabbers, formerly GG Allin & The Jabbers. Starting Bid $200
Signed directly after the 1988 Fillmore concert 7425. The Ramones Signed Fillmore Poster. Original color Arlene Owseichik pro-
motional poster for a Ramones concert held at The Fillmore in San Francisco on June 11, [1988], 12.75 x 19, signed in various colored felt tip by Joey, Johnny, Dee Dee, and Marky Ramone. The poster features a tattooed woman daydreaming about a tattooed man, her back reading, “Gabba Gabba Hey,” with The Dickies and Snatches of Pink listed as supporting acts below. Matted and framed to an overall size of 17.25 x 23.5. In fine condition. Consignor notes that the signatures were obtained after the concert and that an example of this exceptionally uncommon signed poster can be seen in Monte A. Melnick’s book, On the Road with the Ramones. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Chris Lamy, close friend of The Ramones and guitarist of The Jabbers, formerly GG Allin & The Jabbers. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
7426. The Ramones ‘Mania’ Poster. Original pink Sire Records promotional poster for the Ramones’ 1988 compilation album Ramones Mania, 24 x 18, showing Johnny, Joey, Marky, and Dee Dee Ramone. Rolled and in fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Chris Lamy, close friend of The Ramones and guitarist of The Jabbers, formerly GG Allin & The Jabbers. Starting Bid $200
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7427. The Ramones Pair of Posters. Original and revised WLIR promotional posters for a two-day Ramones concert event held at New York’s The Ritz, both 23 x 29, with supporting acts Manitoba’s Wild Kingdom and Richie Stotts. The original poster is scheduled August 14 and 15, 1987, and features a group image of Joey, Johnny, Dee Dee, and Richie Ramone; the revised poster is scheduled September 10 and 11, 1987, and features a group image with Marky replacing Richie. Rolled and in overall fine condition, with trivial soiling and creasing. The original concert was postponed after Richie abruptly quit the band on August 12, just two days before the event. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Chris Lamy, close friend of The Ramones and guitarist of The Jabbers, formerly GG Allin & The Jabbers. Starting Bid $200
7428. The Ramones Pair of Acid Eaters Posters. Psychedelic pair of identical original color posters
for the Ramones’ thirteenth studio album Acid Eaters, 18 x 18, featuring the record’s twelve cover songs bordering the highly stylized front cover, and text along the bottom reading, “The Ramones, America’s best punk band, cover their favorite sixties’ classics.” Rolled and in overall fine condition, with trivial staple holes to one of the poster’s corner tips. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Chris Lamy, close friend of The Ramones and guitarist of The Jabbers, formerly GG Allin & The Jabbers. Starting Bid $200
Originally owned by GG Allin 7429. Ramones ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll High School’ Signed 45 RPM and Poster. Two items from punk
rocker GG Allin’s personal collection: a Sire Records 45 rpm of The Ramones’ 1979 single album for ‘Rock ‘N’ Roll High School’ and ‘Do You Wanna Dance?’, signed on the front cover in black and blue felt tip by Joey, Johnny, Dee Dee, and Marky Ramone; and a color 24 x 24 promotional poster for the Rock ‘N’ Roll High School soundtrack, signed in black felt tip by Joey, Johnny, and Dee Dee. The 45 album is in fine condition, with a couple stray ink marks and a small block of toning from removed price tag to the album sleeve; the poster is in very good condition, with creasing, soiling, tack holes and tears (two tape-repaired on the reverse), and a central portion of the top edge missing. The record is included. Both poster and album were obtained from Allin in a trade in 1980. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Chris Lamy, close friend of The Ramones and guitarist of The Jabbers, formerly GG Allin & The Jabbers. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
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7430. The Ramones and Black Flag Collection of Four Posters. Set of
four original punk rock posters: a 24 x 18 color Sire Records poster for the Ramones’ eleventh studio album, Brain Drain, showing the band sitting at a table eating breakfast; a 23 x 23 color Sire Records poster for End of the Century, the fifth studio album from the Ramones; a 29.25 x 19.75 color Capital Studios poster promoting the 1985 Ramones single ‘Bonzo Goes to Bitburg,’ depicting Ronald Reagan giving a speech at the Bitburg Military Cemetery; and a 24 x 36 color SST Records promotional poster for My War, the second studio album from hardcore punk band Black Flag. Rolled and in overall fine condition, with some light dings and creases. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Chris Lamy, close friend of The Ramones and guitarist of The Jabbers, formerly GG Allin & The Jabbers. Starting Bid $200
7433. The Ramones Signed Fabric Banner.
Impressive original nylon Ramones concert banner, 26.75 x 22, signed around the large central presidential seal in black felt tip by Joey, Johnny, and Dee Dee Ramone, and in blue felt tip by Marky Ramone. The band’s name is headed in bold red block lettering along the upper edge, and the sides and lower border are accented by red stitching patterns. In fine, folded condition. A gorgeous, bold, and never-before-displayed example. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Chris Lamy, close friend of The Ramones and guitarist of The Jabbers, formerly GG Allin & The Jabbers. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
7432. The Ramones Black Fabric Banner. Original double-sided cloth Ramones concert banner, 41 x 5.25, with white ringed edges and the band’s name and presidential seals prominently featured on both sides; one side reading, “Hey Ho Lets Go!,” and the other, “Gabba Gabba Hey!” In fine condition, with expected storage folds. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Chris Lamy, close friend of The Ramones and guitarist of The Jabbers, formerly GG Allin & The Jabbers. Starting Bid $200
7434. The Ramones Signed Photograph and Press Kit. Glossy
10 x 8 Sire Records publicity photo of the Ramones, signed in black felt tip by Joey, Richie, Johnny, and Dee Dee Ramone. In fine condition, with some smudging to the end of Joey’s signature. Accompanied by an earlier unsigned glossy publicity photo of the band and a pair of identical press release packets for the Ramones’ fifth studio album, End of the Century, released by Sire Records. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Chris Lamy, close friend of The Ramones and guitarist of The Jabbers, formerly GG Allin & The Jabbers. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
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Joey’s sweat-spattered set list from 1982 NH show
7435. The Ramones Stage-used Set List. Stage-used Ramones set list from a 1982 concert in Hampton, New
Hampshire, handwritten in black felt tip on the reverse of a brown 7.25 x 10.5 memo sheet from the Sheraton Inn. The set includes twenty-five songs and two encores, with the band playing an extra six songs in total; a single notation on the front, achieved in thicker felt tip, notes the song “R & Radio,” although spelled differently, for a second time. Also included is a separate Sheraton Inn memo sheet, with handwritten notations on the reverse, inaccurately citing the location as “Hampton Bays,” with mentions of “Pleasent [sic] Dreams,” the album the band was promoting, and “Drug Addicts” and “First McDonalds,” unknown themes that may have coincided with burgeoning commercial pressures and Dee Dee’s ongoing substance abuse. In overall very good condition, with wear and scattered creasing from use, and a tear to upper edge of the “Hampton Bays” sheet. Consignor notes that the set list was taped to Joey Ramone’s stage monitor and that the scattered dampstaining was caused by the vocalist’s excessive sweating; both sheets were obtained following the concert. Accompanied by three unsigned photos from the concert—two of Johnny Ramone rocking out, and another of Joey standing behind the aforementioned stage monitor. Comprised of a number of hit singles and crowd favorites, this incredibly rare handwritten Ramones set list—ordered by Johnny Ramone and written out by a crew member—carves out its own small space in the annals of New England punk rock history. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Chris Lamy, close friend of The Ramones and guitarist of The Jabbers, formerly GG Allin & The Jabbers. Starting Bid $200
7436. The Ramones Signed ‘It’s Alive’ Album. It’s Alive album signed
on the front cover in black felt tip by Joey and Dee Dee Ramone, again in blue felt tip by Dee Dee Ramone, and in blue ballpoint by Johnny Ramone. In fine condition, with slight creasing to edges, light contrast to Joey’s signature against the dark background, and a few stray gold ink marks. The record is included. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Chris Lamy, close friend of The Ramones and guitarist of The Jabbers, formerly GG Allin & The Jabbers. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
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Rare first pressing with the banned ‘Carbona Not Glue’ 7437. The Ramones Signed ‘Leave Home’ Album. First pressing
of the Ramones’ Leave Home album signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Joey, Johnny, and Dee Dee Ramone, and in blue felt tip by Marky Ramone. The album contains the banned track, ‘Carbona Not Glue.’ In fine condition, with corner tip dings. The record is included. Due to the mention of Carbona, a trademarked cleaning solvent, ‘Carbona Not Glue’ was deleted from Leave Home to avoid a potential lawsuit and was ultimately replaced with ‘Babysitter,’ and then later on with ‘Sheena Is a Punk Rocker.’ Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Chris Lamy, close friend of The Ramones and guitarist of The Jabbers, formerly GG Allin & The Jabbers. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
7438. The Ramones Signed ‘Pleasant Dreams’ Radio Sampler Album. Uncommon We Want
the Airwaves radio sampler album signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Joey, Johnny, and Dee Dee Ramone, and in blue felt tip by Marky Ramone. In fine condition, with some reduced ink flow to the Marky signature. The record is included. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Chris Lamy, close friend of The Ramones and guitarist of The Jabbers, formerly GG Allin & The Jabbers. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
7440. The Ramones ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll High School’ Signed Radio Sampler Album. Promo-
tional radio sampler for the Rock ‘N’ Roll High School soundtrack album signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Joey, Johnny, and Dee Dee Ramone, and in blue felt tip by Marky Ramone. In fine condition, with light edge creasing and a light ’ring of wear.’ The record is included. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Chris Lamy, close friend of The Ramones and guitarist of The Jabbers, formerly GG Allin & The Jabbers. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
7439. The Ramones Signed UK Single Release Album. Time Has
Come Today album signed on the front cover in black felt tip, “Joey Ramone,” “Johnny Ramone,” and “Dee Dee Ramone,” and in gold ink, “Richie Beau.” In fine condition. The record is included. Having recently joined the Ramones, a still adjusting Richie elected to use the stage name “Richie Beau” instead of the band’s shared surname. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Chris Lamy, close friend of The Ramones and guitarist of The Jabbers, formerly GG Allin & The Jabbers. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
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7442. Pair of Ramones Signed Albums. Two albums:
a Too Tough to Die album signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Joey, Johnny, and Dee Dee Ramone (ins.); and a Rock ‘N’ Roll High School soundtrack album signed on the back cover in gold ink by Johnny and in blue felt tip by Dee Dee. In overall fine condition, with brushing to the Dee Dee signature and irregular ink adhesion to the Johnny signature on the soundtrack. Both records are included. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Chris Lamy, close friend of The Ramones and guitarist of The Jabbers, formerly GG Allin & The Jabbers. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
7444. Pair of Ramones Albums Signed by Johnny and Dee Dee. Two albums: a Rocket to Russia
album, signed on the back in gold ink by Johnny Ramone and in blue felt tip by Dee Dee Ramone; and a Road to Ruin album, signed on the front cover in gold ink by Johnny and in blue felt tip by Dee Dee. In overall fine condition, with edge wear to both, and slight brushing and irregular ink adhesion to signatures. Both records are included. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Chris Lamy, close friend of The Ramones and guitarist of The Jabbers, formerly GG Allin & The Jabbers. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
7445. Pair of Ramones ‘Beat from the Street’ Radio Program Albums. Uncommon pair of ‘The Ra-
7443. Pair of Ramones Albums Signed by Johnny and Dee Dee. Two albums: the Ramones’ self-titled debut
and Leave Home, both albums are signed on the back cover in gold ink by Johnny Ramone and in blue felt tip by Dee Dee Ramone. In overall fine condition, with some irregular ink adhesion to Johnny’s signatures. Both records are included. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Chris Lamy, close friend of The Ramones and guitarist of The Jabbers, formerly GG Allin & The Jabbers. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200 144 The punk rock collection of chris lamy
mones’ Beat from the Street’ albums recorded for radio on September 6, 1976, for the Rock Around the World broadcast, featuring Martha Velez and The Ramones. Both original red sleeves are affixed with the Suffolk Cablevision label, and both sleeves contain the two-page airtime schedule for the show, detailing element time, running time, and the number of commercials played. In overall fine condition. Both records are included. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Chris Lamy, close friend of The Ramones and guitarist of The Jabbers, formerly GG Allin & The Jabbers. Starting Bid $200
7446. The Ramones Signed ‘Pleasant Dreams’ Promo Album and Radio Sampler. Two albums: a
Pleasant Dreams promotional album, signed on the front cover in gold ink by Johnny Ramone, in blue felt tip by Dee Dee Ramone, and in blue ballpoint by Marky Ramone; and a promotional We Want the Airwaves single radio sampler, signed on the front cover in gold ink by Joey, Johnny, and Dee Dee. In overall fine condition, with creasing, corner wear, and some smudging to the Dee Dee signature on the promotional album, and a light ‘ring of wear’ to the single. Both records are included. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Chris Lamy, close friend of The Ramones and guitarist of The Jabbers, formerly GG Allin & The Jabbers. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
7448.Collection of Three Ramones Signed 45 RPMs. Set of three Sire Records 45 rpms by the Ramones,
all signed in ballpoint or felt tip by Joey, Johnny, and Dee Dee Ramone, with two inscribed to Chris. The records include a 1977 single album for ‘Do You Wanna Dance? / Baby Sitter,’ a UK 1977 single album for ‘Rockaway Beach / Teenage Lobotomy / Beat on the Brat,’ and a UK 1983 single album for ‘Time Has Come Today / Psycho Therapy.’ In overall fine condition, with trivial soiling, and a light ‘ring of wear’ to ‘Rockaway Beach / Do You Wanna Dance?’ Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Chris Lamy, close friend of The Ramones and guitarist of The Jabbers, formerly GG Allin & The Jabbers. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
7447. Collection of Four Marky Ramone Signed Albums. Collection of four Ramones albums signed on the
front cover in white ink by Marky Ramone, including: two Road to Ruin radio sampler albums, a yellow vinyl Road to Ruin album, and a rare first pressing of Leave Home, a demo album featuring the banned song ‘Carbona Not Glue.’ In overall fine condition, with edgewear and creasing, a light ‘ring of wear’ to the sampler and Leave Home albums, and a hole to lower left of Road to Ruin. All records are included. Due to the mention of Carbona, a trademarked cleaning solvent, ‘Carbona Not Glue’ was deleted from Leave Home to avoid a potential lawsuit and was ultimately replaced with ‘Babysitter,’ and then later on with ‘Sheena Is a Punk Rocker.’ Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Chris Lamy, close friend of The Ramones and guitarist of The Jabbers, formerly GG Allin & The Jabbers. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
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With Joey Ramone Guest Vocals 7449. The Rattlers Signed 45 RPM. Ratso Records promotional 45 rpm of the Rattlers’ 1979 single album for ‘On the Beach / Livin’ Alone,’ featuring guest vocals by Joey Ramone, and signed on the back cover in black ballpoint by Mitch Leigh (Ramone’s brother), Matty Quick, and David Merrill. In fine condition, with trivial creasing and a ‘ring of wear.’ Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Chris Lamy, close friend of The Ramones and guitarist of The Jabbers, formerly GG Allin & The Jabbers. Starting Bid $200
7451. The Ramones Rocket to Russia Test Pressing. Sire Records double-sided 12˝ vinyl test pressing of
7450. The Ramones Signed ‘Swallow My Pride’ 45 RPM. Sire Records 45 rpm of the Ramones’ 1977 single
album for ‘Swallow My Pride,’ ‘Pinhead,’ and ‘Let’s Dance,’ signed on the front cover in black ballpoint by Joey, Johnny, and Dee Dee Ramone. In fine condition, with a light block of toning from removed price tag and moderate signature contrast against dark portions of background. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Chris Lamy, close friend of The Ramones and guitarist of The Jabbers, formerly GG Allin & The Jabbers. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
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The Ramones’ 1977 Rocket to Russia album. White Warner Bros. Record labels on both sides of the disc are blank, and the original paper sleeve is notated “Ramones, SR 60 42.” An 8.5 x 11 “Label Copy” sheet affixed to the record sleeve, dated October 3, 1977, bears track listings, running times, and copyright information. This test pressing predates the official album release date of November 4, 1977, by over a month. In fine condition. Test pressings are the first vinyl discs made at the factory and are produced in small numbers in order to evaluate disc and sound quality prior to mass production. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Chris Lamy, close friend of The Ramones and guitarist of The Jabbers, formerly GG Allin & The Jabbers. Starting Bid $200
April 5, 1976 test pressing of “Ramones” 7452. The Ramones Debut Album Test Pressing.
Uncommon Sire Records double-sided 12˝ vinyl test pressing of The Ramones’ 1976 self-titled debut album. White Columbia Record labels on both sides of the disc are blank, and the original paper sleeve is notated “SASD 7520, Advance Copies.” An 8.5 x 11 “Sire Album Label Copy” sheet affixed to the record sleeve, dated April 5, 1976, bears track listings, running times, and copyright information. In fine condition, with some light soiling and surface rubbing to album covers. Test pressings are the first vinyl discs made at the factory and are produced in small numbers in order to evaluate disc and sound quality prior to mass production. Predating the original release date of April 23, 1976, by three weeks, this is a highly desirable and uncommon test pressing of an album that helped popularize the punk rock genre. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Chris Lamy, close friend of The Ramones and guitarist of The Jabbers, formerly GG Allin & The Jabbers. Starting Bid $200
7454. The Ramones Road to Ruin Test Pressing. Sire Records
double-sided 12˝ vinyl test pressing of The Ramones’ 1978 Road to Ruin album. White Warner Bros. Record labels on both sides of the disc are blank. Includes an 8.5 x 11 “Label Copy” sheet, dated July 19, 1978, listing track names, running times, and copyright information. This test pressing predates the official album release of July 19, 1978, by over two months. In fine condition. Accompanied by the original paper sleeve, with notations reading, “Ramones, SRK–6063.” Test pressings are the first vinyl discs made at the factory and are produced in small numbers in order to evaluate disc and sound quality prior to mass production. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Chris Lamy, close friend of The Ramones and guitarist of The Jabbers, formerly GG Allin & The Jabbers. Starting Bid $200
7455. The Ramones Too Tough To Die UK Test Pressing. Double-sided 12˝ vinyl UK test pressing of The
Ramones’ 1984 Too Tough to Die album. White labels on sides of disc are hand-notated in black felt tip, “The Ramones, Too Tough to Die, A” and “B.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original paper sleeve, with notations reading, “Ramones, Too Tough UK Test Pressing LP.” Test pressings are the first vinyl discs made at the factory and are produced in small numbers in order to evaluate disc and sound quality prior to mass production. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Chris Lamy, close friend of The Ramones and guitarist of The Jabbers, formerly GG Allin & The Jabbers. Starting Bid $200
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7456. The Ramones Rocket to Russia Test Pressing. Uncom-
mon Sire Records double-sided 12˝ vinyl test pressing of The Ramones’ 1977 album, Rocket to Russia. A white Warner Bros. Record label on one side of the disc is annotated in thin red felt tip, “’Rocket to Russia,’ Ramones, Sire.” The album sleeve is annotated in black felt tip, “Sire 6042, Test Pressing,” and is affixed with a sticker for the album cover. Also includes an illustrated lyric sleeve. In fine condition, with some light creasing and tape remnants to album sleeve. The record is included. Test pressings are the first vinyl discs made at the factory and are produced in small numbers in order to evaluate disc and sound quality prior to mass production. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Chris Lamy, close friend of The Ramones and guitarist of The Jabbers, formerly GG Allin & The Jabbers. Starting Bid $200
7457. The Ramones 45 RPM UK Test Pressing: Bonzo Goes to Bitburg / Daytime Dilemma. Double-sided 7˝ vinyl test
pressing of The Ramones’ single album for ‘Bonzo Goes to Bitburg’ and ‘Daytime Dilemma.’ White labels on sides of the disc are hand-notated in blue ballpoint, “Ramones, Bonzo Goes to Bitburg, A, BEG 140” and “Ramones, Daytime Dilemma, B.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original paper sleeve. Test pressings are the first vinyl discs made at the factory and are produced in small numbers in order to evaluate disc and sound quality prior to mass production. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Chris Lamy, close friend of The Ramones and guitarist of The Jabbers, formerly GG Allin & The Jabbers. Starting Bid $200
7458. The Ramones 45 RPM UK Test Pressing: Howling at the Moon / Chasing the Night. Double-sided 7˝ vinyl UK test pressing
of The Ramones’ single album for ‘Chasing the Night’ and ‘Howling at the Moon.’ White labels on sides of the disc are hand-notated in black felt tip, “Ramones, Chasing the Night, A” and “Ramones, Howling at the Moon, AA.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original paper sleeve. Test pressings are the first vinyl discs made at the factory and are produced in small numbers in order to evaluate disc and sound quality prior to mass production. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Chris Lamy, close friend of The Ramones and guitarist of The Jabbers, formerly GG Allin & The Jabbers. Starting Bid $200
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Early “Fan Club Distribution Only” pressing of Ramones classics 7459. The Ramones ‘Fan Club Only’ Album. Uncommon Fan Club
distributed Blitzkrieg Bop 12˝ vinyl by the Ramones, featuring several songs from their 1976 self-titled debut and their second studio album, 1977’s Leave Home. The original red record sheet and white cardboard sleeve are included, and the center on both sides of the disc are numbered in gold ink. In fine condition. The record is included. Strictly intended for members of the band’s fan club, this seldom-seen vinyl features some of the band’s earliest and most well-known hits. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Chris Lamy, close friend of The Ramones and guitarist of The Jabbers, formerly GG Allin & The Jabbers. Starting Bid $200
7462. The Ramones ‘Sheena is a Punk Rocker’ Department Store 45 RPM. Rare Sire
7460. The Ramones Limited Edition ‘Sheena is a Punk Rocker’ Album. Special Limited Edition UK pressing
for the ‘Sheena Is a Punk Rocker’ single album, numbered 1,191/12,000, with the B side featuring ‘Commando/I Don’t Care.’ Includes the original Sire Records picture sleeve. In fine condition, with some creasing and a ‘ring of wear’ to sleeve. The record is included. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Chris Lamy, close friend of The Ramones and guitarist of The Jabbers, formerly GG Allin & The Jabbers. Starting Bid $200
Records doublesided 45 rpm of The Ramones 1977 single album for ‘Sheena Is a Punk Rocker’ and ‘I Don’t Care.’ In fine condition. Still sealed and accompanied by the original paper sleeve and department store backboard. Expert research indicates that this may be the only sealed copy known to exist. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Chris Lamy, close friend of The Ramones and guitarist of The Jabbers, formerly GG Allin & The Jabbers.Starting Bid $200 www.rrauction.com 149
7463. Set of Three Ramones 45 RPM Promo Variations: Blitzkreig Bop. A set of three Sire Records
promotional double-sided 45 rpms of The Ramones’ 1976 debut single for ‘Blitzkrieg Bop’ and ‘Havana Affair.’ In overall fine condition. All are accompanied by their original paper sleeves, with the full-stereo version accompanied by its original 1976 ABC Records sleeve. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Chris Lamy, close friend of The Ramones and guitarist of The Jabbers, formerly GG Allin & The Jabbers. Starting Bid $200
7464. Johnny Ramone Public Service Announcement 45 RPM.
Army Reserve 75th Anniversary Public Service Announcements double-sided 45 rpm featuring 60 and 30-second spots from The Ramones (2, both by Johnny Ramone), The Commodores (2), Larry Elgart (2), Ricky Scaggs, Sha Na Na, The Oak Ridge Boys (2), Glen Campbell (2), Chubby Checker. and Scandal. In fine condition. Accompanied by the original paper sleeve. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Chris Lamy, close friend of The Ramones and guitarist of The Jabbers, formerly GG Allin & The Jabbers. Starting Bid $200
7465. The Ramones Pair of Albums. Two
Ramones albums: a Greatest Hits bootleg vinyl recorded at five separate concerts between 1978 and 1986, with text on the white labels of the disc reading, “The Bowery Boys, The Best of ‘76, For Fan Club Use Only”; and a Blitzkrieg ‘76 vinyl recorded live at ‘The Club’ in Cambridge, Massachusetts on May 12, 1976. In overall fine condition, with some creasing. The records are included. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Chris Lamy, close friend of The Ramones and guitarist of The Jabbers, formerly GG Allin & The Jabbers. Starting Bid $200
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7466. The Ramones Collection of Three Bootleg Albums. Set of three “Trade Mark of Quality” 12˝ bootleg
albums of the Ramones, including: a black and pink Paradiso album recorded between 1978 and 1981 at various locations in the US and Europe; a green and black Shock Treatment double–album featuring songs recorded at New York’s WIIR on July 7, 1982, and at London’s Lyceum Theatre on February 2, 1985; and a blue and pink Blitzkrieg album recorded at the Lyceum Theatre on February 2, 1985. Each album includes a TMQ catalog sheet listing albums, track titles, and recording dates. In overall fine condition, with slight surface rubbing and faint ‘rings of wear.’ The records are included. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Chris Lamy, close friend of The Ramones and guitarist of The Jabbers, formerly GG Allin & The Jabbers. Starting Bid $200
7468. The Ramones Sire Records Debut Album Publicity Packet with Promotional Items . Un-
common and original 1976 Sire Records publicity packet for the Ramones’ debut album. The presentation folder, 9 x 12, houses two 8 x 10 and 9.75 x 8 unsigned glossy photos of the band members and a Sire Records biography sheet for their debut album, 8.5 x 11, detailing the band and their influences. Also included is a promotional Rock ‘N’ Roll High School Hall Pass, 8 x 4, bearing facsimile signatures of each musician, and a one-sided UK radio promotional single that features Joey Ramone promoting their upcoming Road to Ruin album to English fans prior to the Ramones’ UK tour in September 1978. In overall fine condition, with a tear to the single sleeve. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Chris Lamy, close friend of The Ramones and guitarist of The Jabbers, formerly GG Allin & The Jabbers. Starting Bid $200
7467. The Ramones Collection of Five Albums. Collec-
tion of five 12˝ unofficial live albums for the Ramones, including: a Garageland pressing of Animal Men, recorded live at Newcastle’s Mayfair nightclub on May, 15, 1986; a Round Records pressing of Ramones: In Concert New York 1982; a Ruthless Rhymes pressing of the At Your Birthday Party double-album, recorded live at the Roxy Theater in 1976 and at the Rocker Tavern in 1977; a Red Robin Records pressing of Paco Ramone Pour Homme, recorded live at five separate concerts between 1978–86; and an Amazing Kornyfone pressing of the Teenage Lobotomy double–album, recorded at London’s Hammersmith Odeon on June 5, 1986. In overall fine condition, with some light corner dings, and a ‘ring of wear’ to the Teenage Lobotomy album. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Chris Lamy, close friend of The Ramones and guitarist of The Jabbers, formerly GG Allin & The Jabbers. Starting Bid $200
7469. The Ramones Backstage Passes. Collection
of seven unused and 12 used backstage passes, ranging in size from 4.5 x 3.25 to 3.75 x 6.5, used during the Ramones’ 1984-85 New England leg of the Too Tough to Die promotional tour. Also included is a small puzzle toy from the 1985 Torhout-Werchter festival. In overall very good condition, with expected wear. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Chris Lamy, close friend of The Ramones and guitarist of The Jabbers, formerly GG Allin & The Jabbers. Starting Bid $200
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7470. Johnny Ramone’s Stage-Used Guitar Picks. Set of three stage-used and five un-
used off-white Ramones guitar picks, approximately, 1.25 x 1.25, each with the band’s name along the upper edge. In overall fine condition, with expected wear to the used picks. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Chris Lamy, close friend of The Ramones and guitarist of The Jabbers, formerly GG Allin & The Jabbers. Starting Bid $200
7472. Three Pieces of Johnny Ramone Correspondence. Three items: two color postcards, ap-
proximately 5.75 x 4, postmarked January and March 1994, both signed in black ballpoint, “John,” one reads, in part: “We’re in Australia then Japan. Will be back Feb. 18th for 2 weeks then American tour. Drop me a note to let me know what your [sic] doing. Still looking for Hustler—Amber Lynn card”; and a Christmas card, 5 x 7, featuring an image of Elvis Presley, signed and inscribed in black ballpoint, “To Chris & Tricia, Best Wishes, John & Linda.” In overall fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Chris Lamy, close friend of The Ramones and guitarist of The Jabbers, formerly GG Allin & The Jabbers. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
Mention of their MTV-banned work: “Linnea was in our video of Substitute” 7473. Johnny Ramone Pair of Autograph Letters Signed. Pair of one-page ALSs, each 6 x 9, from Johnny
Ramone to Chris Lamy, both signed “John,” no dates but each postmarked 1994. One, postmarked July 27, 1994, in part: “Just returned home from Australia & Japan tour. American tour starts March 8th in San Francisco. March 30th will be Boston but I don’t know where yet…Scream Queens, I know Linnea Quigley, & Monique Gabriel. Linnea was in our video of Substitute.” In overall fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelopes. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Chris Lamy, close friend of The Ramones and guitarist of The Jabbers, formerly GG Allin & The Jabbers. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
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Johnny hints to the end: “21 years is enough” 7474. Johnny Ramone Autograph Letter Signed. ALS signed “John,” one page, lightly-lined, 6 x 9, no date but postmarked July 10, 1999. Letter to Chris Lamy, in part: “We start U.S. tour August 2nd in Providence & August 4th in Boston. I’m happy with the new album. We’ll see how it does but this is the last one. We will play to about March, not sure exactly yet when we are stopping. But 21 years is enough. I hope you can make it to one of the shows. We will probably be back to New England again but you never know. Still work on movie autographs but more on baseball. Movie stuff is hard to tell what’s real or not. Let me know if you are coming or not. Hope to see you.” In fine condition, with expected mailing folds. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Ramone’s hand and affixed with his address label bearing his given name in the upper left corner. On July 20, 1999, just ten days after writing this letter, Johnny joined Joey, Dee Dee, Tommy, Marky, and C. J. at New York City’s Virgin Megastore for an autograph signing; the event marked the last occasion in which the original four members would appear together in public. An insightful and bittersweet letter foreshadowing the end of the Ramones era. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Chris Lamy, close friend of The Ramones and guitarist of The Jabbers, formerly GG Allin & The Jabbers. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
At NYC’s Rhino CD signing: “Dee Dee was just unbearable” 7475. Johnny Ramone Autograph Letter Signed. ALS signed “Johnny,” two pages, lightly-
lined, 6 x 9, no date but postmarked August 23, 1999. Letter to Chris Lamy, in part: “I went to New York for the signing of the Rhino CD. Dee Dee was just unbearable, I hope I never have to see him again. I have a pool it was there & diving board. It’s great but a big expense, and pool season isn’t long enough even out here. have a AMI Continental, my friend Vincent Gallo bought it for me for Christmas. I have a CD player. This week is Rhino-fest—a big convention at Santa Monica Civic Auditorium. I will go on Sunday. Dick Dale, Turtles, Iron Butterfly play Sunday. I’m still very good friends with Eddie from Pearl Jam.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the slightly torn original mailing envelope. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Chris Lamy, close friend of The Ramones and guitarist of The Jabbers, formerly GG Allin & The Jabbers. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
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The conservative punk legend: “We better get at least George W. in next election” 7476. Johnny Ramone Autograph Letter Signed.
ALS signed “Johnny,” two pages, 6 x 9, no date. Letter to Chris Lamy, in part: “We are doing an in store at Virgin on July 20th— (Union Square) for a new Rhino release of 60 old songs. I saw your guitar piece on the internet it was really good...You left out a Fender Mustang & a certain model Gibson but the piece was great. L.A. is fine I have a nice house & pool, room for most of my collectables. I have a computer my friend Eddie got me one for Christmas. We better get at least George W. in next election, though my favorite is probably Pat Buchanan but he can’t win. The country is going down the tubes.” Johnny adds his e-mail address and a postscript, “But I don’t know how to get mail or send mail yet but I will very soon. Next time a friend comes over I’ll learn.” In fine condition. Accompanied by four photographs sent with this letter that show the interior and exterior of Johnny’s LA home, including early images of his Elvis room and his serial killer and horror room. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Chris Lamy, close friend of The Ramones and guitarist of The Jabbers, formerly GG Allin & The Jabbers. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
7477. The Ramones’s First Biography Signed by Marky. Signed book:
The Ramones: An Illustrated Biography. NY: Omnibus Press, 1981. Softcover, 8 x 10.25, 51 pages. Signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Marky Ramone. In fine condition, with a small area of surface loss to the front cover. A scarce printing of the Ramones’ first published biography. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Chris Lamy, close friend of The Ramones and guitarist of The Jabbers, formerly GG Allin & The Jabbers. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
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7478. Pair of Johnny Ramone Yoo-hoo T-Shirts. Pair of unsigned and
unworn white short-sleeve XXL t-shirts featuring the Yoo-hoo label and an image of Johnny Ramone unofficially endorsing the chocolate flavored drink. In overall fine condition. Ramones photographer Ian Harper handscreened a very limited number of these shirts in 1990 and then again a decade later on the request of Johnny Ramone, who has been quoted as saying, ‘I always thought of it as my favorite shirt.’ Featuring examples from both production runs (one an original 1990 and the other a 2000 reprint), these shirts were never available as merchandise or for the general public. Included is a letter of provenance from noted Ramones photographer and gear expert Ian Harper, and a copy of an Ian Harper photo of Johnny wearing a similar shirt onstage. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Chris Lamy, close friend of The Ramones and guitarist of The Jabbers, formerly GG Allin & The Jabbers. Starting Bid $200
7480. Collection of Four Punk Magazines. Collec-
7479. Collection of Seven Ramones and Punk Rock Magazines. Collection of seven punk-related magazines
and fanzines, each approximately 8.5 x 11, covering artists like The Ramones and Johnny Rotten, including: a 1986 copy of Black Market, issue No. 6; a 1984 copy of Beyond the Blackout, issue No. 3; a 1985 copy of Jet Lag, issue No. 52; a 1980 copy of Trouser Press, issue No. 50; a 1984 copy of NY Rocker, issue No. 56; and two copies of Bomp!, dated 1978 and 1979, issues 19 and 20. In overall fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Chris Lamy, close friend of The Ramones and guitarist of The Jabbers, formerly GG Allin & The Jabbers. Starting Bid $200
tion of four punk rock-related magazines, including: the ninth and last issue of Stop!, dated 1984, the cover featuring Weird Al Yankovic being pursued by the Purple People Eater; the eighth issue of Stop!, dated 1983, featuring an illustrated column by Joey Ramone titled “Occupational Therapy”; a D.O.A.: The Official Filmbook special edition of Punk, dated April 10, 1981, featuring an article by Ramone, titled “Give the Boys a Break!!”; and the ninth issue of Punk, dated July/August 1978, featuring Ramone and Debbie Harry as the lead stars in the magazine’s Mutant Monster Beach Party story. In overall fine condition. Accompanied by a signed letter from Punk Magazine and Stop! Magazine publisher John Holmstrom, regarding the included final issue of Stop! magazine. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Chris Lamy, close friend of The Ramones and guitarist of The Jabbers, formerly GG Allin & The Jabbers. Starting Bid $200
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Unparalleled collection of Punk rock’s most extreme persona 7482. GG Allin Test Pressing, Set List, Resume, Show Poster, Press Release, and Singles. American punk rock singer-
songwriter (1956–1993) whose obscene live shows, varied musical influences, and public self-destruction made him an unprecedented cult legend. Rare collection of items related to notorious punk rock singer-songwriter GG Allin, including: a one-of-a-kind double-sided 7˝ test pressing of Public Animal No. 1, presented in its original Orange Records limited sleeve, with white labels on both sides of disc hand-notated by Allin in black felt tip, “You Hate Me & I Hate You” and “Automatic & Assface”; a Destiny Records double-sided 7˝ of GG Allin and the Jabbers’ second single, ‘1980’s Rock ‘N’ Roll’ / Cheri Love Affair,’ with Allin circling the latter and adding “Airplay” on the original pink sleeve; an Orange Records double-sided 7˝ of Allin’s third single, ‘Gimme Some Head / Dead or Alive’; a limited edition double-sided 7˝ of GG Allin and the Jabbers’ Occupation EP, numbered 243/300; a Black and Blue Records 7˝ of Public Animal No. 1; a set list for a 1982 concert at The Channel nightclub in Boston, handwritten by Allin on the reverse of a white 8.5 x 11 resume for Kevin M. Allin, the legal name for GG Allin. The ten-song set list includes titles such as “I Need Adventure,” “Bored to Death,” and “Don’t Talk to Me”; the resume lists Allin’s address, education, and working experience, with a job objective of “Laborer position in long-term Chris Lamy (right) performing with GG Allin and the Jabbers in 1982 environment.” Also included are a set of eight fanzines, including underground publications like The Times #2 and New Age, both of which feature articles and pictures of GG Allin and The Jabbers, and a ‘free’ issue of Into the Future: NH Rock ‘n’ Roll, a fanzine self-published by Allin; an 8.5 x 11 press release, one page both sides, listing quotes from a variety of critics concerning Allin; an 8.5 x 14 concert flyer presented by NH Underground for a GG Allin concert at Jumbo’s in Somerville, MA, hand-notated by Allin in red ink along the left edge mentioning a second concert date; and a 2 x 4.25 Jumbo’s events schedule that includes the aforementioned concert. In overall fine condition. Offering several unique items, this bold assemblage is an absolute must-have for extreme rock historians, as well as for anyone interested in owning ephemera from one of punk’s most volatile and transgressive personalities. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Chris Lamy, close friend of The Ramones and guitarist of The Jabbers, formerly GG Allin & The Jabbers. Starting Bid $200 156 The punk rock collection of chris lamy
7483. Sex Pistols Pair of Interview Picture Discs. Pair of limited edition 12˝ picture discs for interviews recorded with Sex Pistols bass player Sid Vicious. Both discs feature photography by Adrian Boot. The first disc, numbered “1112,” was recorded in 1977; the second, numbered “0330,” was recorded in 1978. In overall fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Chris Lamy, close friend of The Ramones and guitarist of The Jabbers, formerly GG Allin & The Jabbers. Starting Bid $200
7484. Sex Pistols Set of Three Bootlegs. Set of three original 12˝ bootleg albums of the Sex Pistols: a bootleg First US Show! live album, recorded in Atlanta on January 18, 1978; a bootleg Gun Control live album, recorded at New York’s Winterland Ballroom on January 14, 1978; and a bootleg Smilin’ Ears pressing of The Filth and the Fury! The US First Show sleeve contains a disc with incorrect labels and The Filth and the Fury! album may misidentify songs. In overall fine condition, with some surface rubbing and slight corner wear. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Chris Lamy, close friend of The Ramones and guitarist of The Jabbers, formerly GG Allin & The Jabbers. Starting Bid $200
7485. Sex Pistols: Sid and Nancy Poster, T-Shirt, and Album. Three items: an original color poster for the
1986 film Sid & Nancy, 40 x 29.75, depicting Gary Oldman as Sid Vicious and Chloe Webb as Nancy Spungen, with the bold text below the image, “Love Kills”; a promotional album soundtrack; and a yellow short–sleeve XL t–shirt for the Sid & Nancy soundtrack, with text on the back reading, “A soundtrack like no other, from a film like no other,” and listing several artists from the album, including: Joe Strummer, The Pogues, Steve Jones, Pray for Rain, Gary Oldman, Circle Jerks, and John Cale. In overall fine condition, with scattered creasing to the rolled poster. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Chris Lamy, close friend of The Ramones and guitarist of The Jabbers, formerly GG Allin & The Jabbers. Starting Bid $200
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7488. International Record Syndicate Poster. 7486. ‘Black Market Clash’ Poster. Huge original 29.5
x 48 color poster for Black Market Clash, an EP released by The Clash in 1980. Rolled and in fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Chris Lamy, close friend of The Ramones and guitarist of The Jabbers, formerly GG Allin & The Jabbers. Starting Bid $200
7487. The Clash ‘Sandinista’ Poster. Original
red Epic Records promotional poster for The Clash’s 1980 album Sandinista!, 23 x 34.25, featuring the album cover and the text, “Written with love, sealed with a kick.” Rolled and in very good condition, with three missing corner tips, staple holes, tape repairs, and light creasing to top and bottom edges. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Chris Lamy, close friend of The Ramones and guitarist of The Jabbers, formerly GG Allin & The Jabbers. Starting Bid $200
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Original International Records Syndicate, Inc. promotional poster for the release of the label’s 1981 Greatest Hits Volumes 2 and 3 album, 24 x 21.25, depicting a small girl with a hammer beside several posters and broken records. The lower border of the poster lists numerous bands from the compilation, including: The Police, The Fall, Wazmo Nariz, Buzzcocks, John Cale, Brian James, Squeeze, Patrick D. Martin, The Stranglers, Skafish, Jools Holland, Oingo Boingo, The Cramps, The Damned, and Fashion. Rolled and in fine condition, with staples holes to edges. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Chris Lamy, close friend of The Ramones and guitarist of The Jabbers, formerly GG Allin & The Jabbers. Starting Bid $200
7489. The Smiths Collection of Three Po s t e r s .
Set of three identical original brown an d w h i t e Sire Records promotional posters for Meat Is Murder, the second full-length album from The Smiths, each measuring 23 x 8. Rolled and in overall fine condition, with creasing to one bottom right corner. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Chris Lamy, close friend of The Ramones and guitarist of The Jabbers, formerly GG Allin & The Jabbers. Starting Bid $200
7490. The Bangles 45 RPM Signed By Susanna Hoffs.
Rare self-released Downkiddie Records double-sided ‘yellow label’ 45 rpm of The Bangs’s 1981 single for ‘Getting Out of Hand’ / ‘Call On Me,’ signed and inscribed on the front cover in black felt tip, “To Chris, Susanna Hoffs.” In fine condition. The record is included. The single was released in the three different colors—yellow, green, and blue—with yellow being the first and rarest label issued. Shortly before releasing their 1982 debut EP, The Real World, The Bangs were forced to change their name to The Bangles when another act using the same name threatened legal action. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Chris Lamy, close friend of The Ramones and guitarist of The Jabbers, formerly GG Allin & The Jabbers. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
7492. Chequered Past Signed Album. Helmed by English actor-singer Michael
Des Barres, Chequered Past was a New York-based rock supergroup that formed in 1982 and featured members of popular acts like Blondie, the Sex Pistols, Iggy Pop, and Detective. Uncommon promotional self-titled debut album from Chequered Past, signed and inscribed on the front cover in black felt tip, “To Chris, Stevie Jones,” “Rock on! Clem Burke, 84,” “Nigel Harrison, 84,” “Kat Man, Tony Sales,” and Michael Des Barres signing as “Dog Boy,” based on a character he portrayed in an episode on Cincinnati’s WKRP radio station. In fine condition. The record is included. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Chris Lamy, close friend of The Ramones and guitarist of The Jabbers, formerly GG Allin & The Jabbers. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
7493. The Talking Heads Puzzle and Magazine. Original sealed 1978 promotional 225–piece
jigsaw puzzle, 12.25 x 12.25, depicting the front cover for More Songs About Buildings and Food, the second studio album from Talking Heads; and a March 1979 copy of Bomp! Magazine, 8.25 x 11, issue No. 21, with a front cover image of Talking Heads eating breakfast. In overall fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Chris Lamy, close friend of The Ramones and guitarist of The Jabbers, formerly GG Allin & The Jabbers. Starting Bid $200 www.rrauction.com 159
the joey ramone collection Eerily powerful lyrics from Joey 7495. Joey Ramone Handwritten Lyrics.
Handwritten lyrics to an apparently unpublished song by Joey Ramone. The untitled and unsigned lyrics are written on both sides of an 11 x 8.5 offwhite sheet. Lyrics read, in part (with grammar and spelling retained): “If things weren‘t strange / enough / If things weren‘t freaky / enough / If ya got a problem just / pick up a gun / & blow your schoolmates / away…If things weren‘t freaky enough / just wait.” In fine condition, a central vertical crease and a couple trivial edge tears. A much darker offering from Joey. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the Joey Ramone Estate. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
“Gun violence aint cool what happened to fist fightin” 7496. Joey Ramone Handwritten Lyrics. Handwritten
lyrics to an apparently unpublished song by Joey Ramone. The untitled and unsigned lyrics are written on both sides of a 9 x 12 unopened envelope from from Corcorans of New York, addressed to “Jeff Hyman.” Ramone writes, in full (with grammar and spelling retained): “What’s with all / the violence / hatred / copycat killings / shootings in school / aint you got any / imagination gun violence / aint cool / what happened to / fist fightin / enraged—bout whats / goin on around here / this countrys / really fallen by / the fuckin / wayside / or is it the media that inspires this jive, but I’m / glad to be alive / is it the government / It’s like a bad / movie on the / late late show.” An interesting opinion of Ramone’s on the state of the country. In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the Joey Ramone Estate. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
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7497. Joey Ramone’s Pair of T-shirts. Two of Joey
Ramone’s personally-owned T-shirts: a black 1994 Acid Eaters German tour concert T-shirt, featuring the band’s tour logo on the front and their German dates and venues printed on the reverse; and a light brown 1995 Adios Amigos Japanese concert tour T-shirt, size L by Murina, featuring the band’s logo on the front and the Japanese venues and dates on the reverse. In overall fine condition. Accompanied by letters of authenticity from the Joey Ramone Estate. Starting Bid $200
7498. Joey Ramone’s Collection of Two Pins and a Poster. Three of Joey Ramone’s personally-owned
items: a small pin featuring a winged skull-topped shield with “Highway 61” engraved in the center; a small rectangular Bikers Against Drunk Driving pin featuring the organization’s logo; and a 20 x 35 poster for the D Generation concert held on April 15, 1999, at Peabody’s Down Under in Cleveland Flats, Ohio, featuring a neon image of a topless woman, with the promotional information along the lower portion. In overall fine condition. Accompanied by letters of authenticity from the Joey Ramone Estate. Starting Bid $200
7499. Joey Ramone’s Collection of Three Items.
Three of Joey Ramone’s personally-owned items: an unused Sega Game Gear TV tuner pack in its original box; four pairs of his personally-owned and -used earbuds, made by Sony, Phillips, and Aiwa, with one unbranded; and a framed Speed Racer display, featuring two color images from the opening title segment. In overall fine condition. Accompanied by letters of authenticity from the Joey Ramone Estate. Starting Bid $200 www.rrauction.com 161
the ramones Dee Dee’s fully signed Ramones photo 7501. The Ramones Signed Photograph. Glossy
8 x 10 Sire Records publicity photo of the Ramones, signed in black felt tip by Joey, Johnny, Richie, and Dee Dee Ramone. A vertical crease to left side and a tiny tear to right edge, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Dee Dee’s wife, Vera Ramone, in part: “The photo…originates from the personal collection of Dee Dee and Vera Ramone.” Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
7502. Dee Dee Ramone’s Signed Credit Card. Dee Dee Ramone’s personally–owned and –used American Express
credit card, 3.25 x 2, with his legal name signed on the reverse in blue ink, “Douglas Colvin,” and embossed on the front, “Douglas G. Colvin.” In fine condition, with expected wear from use and brushing to letters of the first name. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Dee Dee’s wife, Vera Ramone. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
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7503. Dee Dee Ramone’s Signed Credit Card. Dee Dee Ramone’s personally–owned and –used Visa Chemical Bank credit card, 3.25 x 2, with his legal name signed on the reverse in blue ballpoint, “Douglas Colvin,” and embossed with his name on the front. In fine condition, with expected wear from use and light contrast to the signature against the busy background. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Dee Dee’s wife, Vera Ramone. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
Mercedes-Benz medallion worn on the cover of Standing in the Spotlight 7504. Dee Dee Ramone’s Jewelry.
Dee Dee Ramone’s personally–owned and –worn jewelry, some of which—most notably the Mercedes medallion—is featured on the front cover of his 1989 hip-hop album Standing in the Spotlight, a record released under the rap moniker Dee Dee King. The gold–plated jewelry consists of a MercedesBenz medallion, two thick-braided necklace chains (approximately 25.75˝ and 32˝ unhooked), a faux diamond ring, three small chain pendants, and a dollar sign medallion (stamped on the reverse “© 1987”). The lighter weight chain necklaces seen on the front cover are absent from this grouping. In overall fine condition, with some expected wear from use. Accompanied by three images of Dee Dee wearing the jewelry, and a letter of provenance from his wife, Vera Ramone, in part: “Dee Dee got the chains and ring for Christmas, around ‘87. I’m pretty sure that’s the year because some months later, he used them for the pics on the album cover. He loved them! He even wore them to his AA meetings.” Starting Bid $200
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punk rock Strummer’s Fender Strat used on Earthquake Weather, his first solo album 7505. The Clash: Joe Strummer’s Guitar. Strummer’s
personally-owned and -used black-bodied Fender Squier Telecaster electric guitar. Made in Japan circa 1985–86, the guitar is serial numbered A001112 on the neck plate, and bears a Joe Strummer & the Latino Rockabilly War sticker affixed to the body, with remnants of two other stickers to the body and black pickguard. It exhibits heavy overall wear from frequent use, and known to have been utilized by Strummer during recording sessions for both the Gross Pointe Blank soundtrack and his solo album, Earthquake Weather, recorded during 1988-89. With the Clash having disintegrated in the mid-1980s, this instrument represents a trying period in Strummer’s musical life. Now, having moved to Los Angeles to record and pursue a career in Hollywood. While working on the Grosse Pointe Blank soundtrack, Strummer struggled and worked tirelessly with his band, as well as close friend Gerry Harrington, to expose himself to other sounds as motivation to complete the recording. The album was well-received by critics, bridging nicely from Strummer’s time with the Clash and into his next project, the Mescaleros. Acquired directly from Harrington, this guitar represents the re-emergence of Strummer after his time with the Clash. Oversized. Starting Bid $1000
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Massive Clash poster for a multi-night concert in 1981 London 7506. The Clash Signed Poster.
Original red and yellow Straight Music presented promotional poster for a multinight series of The Clash concerts held at the Strand in London’s Lyceum Theatre throughout October 18–26, [1981], 40 x 30, signed in black ballpoint by Joe Strummer, Mick Jones, Paul Simonon, and Topper Headon. The poster depicts a falling radio tower and a train that reads “Tune in to radio Clash,” with ticket information below. In very good condition, with two vertical folds, uniform creasing, scattered soiling, and some dings, tears (the most notable causing paper loss to upper left corner), and dampstaining to edges. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks and a letter of provenance from the original recipient, in part: “The band had open access after gigs and that’s where I got the autographs thirty-four years ago. I saw all seven shows, every night opened with ‘Broadway,’ their greatest ever song, and the final encore was always ‘Garageland.’” This big and bold concert poster remains visually impressive and boasts a full set of sharp signatures from the original lineup. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
7507. The Clash: Joe Strummer Signed Poster.
Uncommon original 1982 color promotional poster for Down at the Casbah Club, an unofficial live concert album by The Clash, 25 x 17.75, signed vertically in blue felt tip by Joe Strummer. The poster features the album’s front cover, and text at the top reads, “Join pimps, punks, hustlers, good-time girls & The Clash.” Rolled and in very good condition, with a few dings and small tears to edges, scattered creasing, and scattered light spots of foxing. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
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7508. The Clash Signatures.
Blue felt tip signatures of Paul Simonon, Joe Strummer, Mick Jones, and Topper Headon on a white 6.75 x 10.5 cardstock sheet. In very fine condition. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
Set list for a 2002 show in Japan 7509. The Clash: Joe Strummer’s Handwritten Setlist. Original set list for a Joe Strummer and the Mas-
caleros concert in Fukuoka, Japan, handwritten in black felt tip by Strummer on an 8.25 x 11.5 white sheet, listing twenty-one songs and their estimated duration. Strummer adds an alternate list of songs along the left edge, and writes a line of lyrics near the bottom, “Its 3029 OK, rockin down Fukuoka Way.” In fine condition, with four punch holes to left edge. Although undated, the set list is nearly identical to a performance by Strummer and the Mescaleros on September 28, 2002, at Fukuoka’s Liquidroom. Almost entirely covered in Strummer’s handwriting, this visually appealing set list was penned just three months before the former Clash frontman succumbed to an undiagnosed heart defect. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
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7510. Sex Pistols Signed Magazine Cover.
Color 8.25 x 11.75 magazine cover of the Sex Pistols, affixed to a same-size piece of cardstock, signed in black felt tip by Johnny Rotten, adding “XXXXX,” Paul Cook, Steve Jones, and Glen Matlock. In fine condition, with slight creasing to trimmed edges. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
1980s Original Sunset Sound work order form for Prince’s landmark Purple Rain album 7511. Prince Signed Document.
Amazing DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, September 14, 1983. An original work order for the recording of “’Purple Rain’” at Hollywood’s Sunset Sound, listing Prince as the artist, producer, and engineer. The work description details studio time, outboard equipment, materials used, and Sunset personnel, and totals to “1,938.90.” Signed at the conclusion in pencil, “Prince.” In fine condition, with a single set of staple holes and minor crease to upper left corner. Accompanied by a copy of a certificate of authenticity from Sunset Sound and Sound Factory. Intent on making the title song to the Purple Rain soundtrack as personal and dramatic as he possibly could, Prince recorded the original track at a live concert on August 3, 1983, at Minneapolis’ First Avenue Club. Following the show the tapes were sent to Studio 3 at the LA-based Sunset Sound to be looked over by engineers David Z and David Leonard, two men who would assist in final edits and the recording of the song’s included string arrangement. But it was Prince, who, in the words of Leonard, was ultimately ‘driving the bus,’ and would definitively shape both song and album. Purple Rain, the eponymously titled soundtrack for Prince’s 1984 movie debut, was also the first album to feature the Revolution as an officially credited back-up group, a distinction that added a denser, more dynamic scope to Prince’s eclectic brand of R&B and pop rock. The album’s innovative charms resulted in widespread acclaim and numerous awards for Prince, who became the first singer to simultaneously hold the No. 1 album, single, and film in the US. An impeccably maintained order form displaying the various production efforts involved in creating an album that is consistently ranked as one of music’s greatest. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $500
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7513. U2 Signed Album. Lemon
7512. U2 Signed Photograph. Candid 7.75 x 5.5
book photo, signed in black felt tip, “Bono 93,” “Edge,” “Larry,” and “Adam.” In fine condition, with some scattered creasing. Originally obtained by in-person collector Richard Simpkin, and mentioned in his book, Richard & Famous, on page 263. Accompanied by a letter of provenance, this photo was signed by U2 while they were touring Australia in 1993. The Richard Simpkin Collection. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
Remixes album signed on the front cover in black felt tip, “Bono 93,” “Larry,” and their producer, “Brian Eno,” and in silver ink, “Edge” and “Adam.” In fine condition, with some rubbing to the Larry signature. The record is not included. Originally obtained by in-person collector Richard Simpkin, and mentioned in his book, Richard & Famous, on page 263. Accompanied by a letter of provenance, this photo was signed by U2 while they were touring Australia in 1993. The Richard Simpkin Collection. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
U2 signs in 1983 while promoting their politically-charged War album 7514. U2 Signed Vest.
Green canvas vest, featuring a button front, two pockets, and a waist strap, signed on the reverse in red felt tip, “Edge,” “Larry,” “Adam,” and “Bono 83,” adding “Barasley not for me.” In fine condition, with all signatures a shade or two light, but still completely legible. An exceptionally early set of large signatures obtained as the band was supporting their first gold record, War, featuring their iconic song, ‘Sunday Bloody Sunday.’ Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
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7515. Stevie Ray Vaughan Signed Poster. Color 24
x 35 poster for a free concert in Dallas sponsored by the Q102 radio station on September 26, 1987, signed in black felt tip by Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimmie Vaughan, Kim Wilson, Preston Hubbard, Fran Christina, and Chuck Leavell. Rolled and in fine condition. Consignor notes that Stevie Ray was backstage at the concert to jam with the other musicians. An uncommon assemblage of signatures from Vaughan and his Fabulous Thunderbirds bandmates—including his brother Jimmie. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
7517. Stevie Ray Vaughan and Albert King Signed Presentation. De-
sirable pairing of signatures: a ballpoint signature, “Stevie Ray Vaughan,” on a 3.5 x 2 ticket stub from a 1987 show; and a ballpoint signature, “A. B. King,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2 printer personal card. Creatively matted with two nameplates and a photo of the guitarists playing together, during a live show on The Canadian Broadcasting Network, to an overall size of 18 x 20. The Vaughan ticket is laminated with a bit of light contrast to the signature against the busy text of the background, and staple holes to the top of the King card, otherwise overall fine condition. King was one of Vaughn’s greatest inspirations, making this a particularly nice pairing of great bluesmen. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
Signed at the Kalamazoo County Fair, just three days before tragedy struck
7516. Stevie Ray Vaughan’s Signed Backstage Pass and Ticket. Rare VIP one-day pass for the 1990
Kalamazoo County Fair, 4.25 x 2.5, signed on the reverse in blue ballpoint, “Stevie Ray Vaughan.” Includes the original complimentary ticket for Vaughan’s show at the fair on August 24, 1990. The pass and ticket are laminated and in very good condition, with scattered soiling. Accompanied by a photocopied letter of authenticity from REAL. This represents Vaughan’s third-to-last performance, coming just three days before his tragic death in a helicopter accident on August 27. An extraordinary example of Vaughan’s autograph from the last days of his life. Starting Bid $200
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7518. Ste vie R ay Vaughan Mini Poster and Flyers. Three items:
a rare 11 x 17 heavyweight cardstock telephone pole poster advertising the performance by Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble at the University of California, Santa Barbara, on December 2, 1983; and two 8.5 x 11 flyers from circa 1982 for Vaughan’s shows at the Continental Club in Texas. Poster in very good condition, with a central horizontal fold, small area of paper loss near the bottom, and staple holes to upper corners; flyers in fine condition. Starting Bid $200
7520. Stevie Ray Vaughan Photograph: Robert Knight. Limited
edition color semi– glossy 13.75 x 9.75 photo of Robert Cray, Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and Jimmie Vaughan, signed in silver ink by the photographer, “Robert M. Knight,” and numbered 191/200. Double-matted with a nameplate to an overall size of 20 x 16. In fine condition. Knight was at Alpine Valley taking promotional shots on behalf of Fender and this image was used in their Stratocaster advertisements. Starting Bid $200
7522. R.E.M. Signed Photogr aph. Glossy
9.75 x 8 publicity photo from the time of 1986’s Life’s Rich Pageant, signed in black ballpoint, “Michael,” “Bill Berry,” “Mike Mills,” and “Peter Buck.” In fine condition, with two small surface gouges to Berry’s hair. An uncommon, early signed photo of the band in their prime. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
7519. Stevie Ray Vaughan Photograph: Robert Knight. Color semi–glossy 12.75 x 8.5 photo of Stevie
Ray Vaughan’s final performance, signed in silver ink by the photographer, “Robert M. Knight,” who adds “AP” to the lower left corner. Double-matted with a nameplate, “Alpine Valley, August 26, 1990,” to an overall size of 20 x 16. In fine condition. Hours after performing with Double Trouble and Eric Clapton at the Alpine Valley Music Theatre in East Troy, Michigan, Vaughan and three members of Clapton’s entourage perished when adverse weather caused their helicopter to crash into a nearby ski hill. A bittersweet image of Vaughn’s last show, captured by one of rock’s most legendary photographers. Starting Bid $200
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7523. Def Leppard Signed Album. Pyromania
album signed and inscribed on the front cover in black felt tip, “To Laurie, Rick Allen, “ “Rick Savage,” “Steve Clark,” “Phil Collen,” and “Joe Elliot.” In fine condition, with wear to edges and corners. The record is included. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
7524. Duran Duran Signed Photograph. Glossy 10
x 8 Harvest Records publicity photo of Duran Duran, signed in red felt tip by John Taylor, Nick Rhodes, Simon Le Bon, and Andy Taylor, and in black felt tip by Roger Taylor; Andy and Roger have signed first names only. In fine condition, with a uniform block of light toning from previous display and a PSA/DNA label affixed to the lower corner. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
7525. Depeche Mode Signed 45 RPM. Mute Records
45 rpm of Depeche Mode’s 1981 single album for ‘Just Can’t Get Enough / Any Second Now,’ signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint, “David Gahan, xx,” “Vince Clarke,” “Andy Fletcher,” and “Martin Gore.” Slight wear to edges and some creasing to corners, otherwise fine condition. The record is included. This is the rare original lineup that was only together for one year. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
7526. Loverboy Signed Photograph. Glossy 10
x 8 publicity photo of the band wearing leather jackets, signed in black felt by Doug Johnson, Mike Reno, Paul Dean, Scott Smith, and Matt Frenette, with an unknown hand adding the inscription “To the Gang at Characters.” A couple of small emulsion tears to edges, and some wear and tack holes to borders, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
7527. 10,000 Maniacs Signed Photograph.
Matte-finish 8 x 10 collector’s edition photo of 10,000 Maniacs, signed in black ink and felt tip by Natalie Merchant and Steve Gustafson (signing first names only), Rob Buck (signing “RNB”), Dennis Drew, and Jerry Augustyniak. Housed in the original presentation folder. In fine condition, with two slight creases to borders. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
7528. Run DMC Signed Photograph. Uncommon color satin-
finish 10 x 8 group photo, signed in blue felt tip with their nicknames by Jason ‘Jam Master’ Mizell, Darryl ‘D.M.C.’ McDaniels, and Joseph ‘Run’ Simmons. In fine condition, with some marks and spotting to the finish. Mizell was murdered in 2002 at a recording studio in Queens. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
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1990s & beyond Rare ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ CD
7530. Nirvana Signed CD. Smells Like Teen Spirit CD single signed vertically on the front cover in black felt tip by all
three band members, each signing first name only, “David,” “Kurdt,” and “Chris.” In fine condition. The CD is included. Originally obtained by in-person collector Richard Simpkin, and mentioned in his book, Richard & Famous, on page 46. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Simpkin, this CD was signed in early 1992 while Nirvana was touring in Australia. An exceptionally rare, fully signed copy of the band’s biggest hit with Cobain adding a ‘d’ to his name, the very manner in which his name appears on the Bleach album. The Richard Simpkin Collection. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
Unused April 8, 1994 ticket 7531. Nirvana Ticket. Original
unused and unsigned ticket for a Nirvana concert at the Royal Dublin Society Simmonscourt Pavillion, 6 x 3, dated April 8, 1994, and bearing an authentication hologram. Creasing to edges and a tape repair to reverse (reintegrating the ticket stubs), otherwise fine condition. Following news that frontman Kurt Cobain was suffering from health and drug issues in March of 1994, Nirvana was forced to cancel their upcoming European tour dates. Despite efforts made by family and friends, Cobain was estimated to have committed suicide on April 5, 1994, three days before this ticket’s scheduled date. A poignant piece of rock history. Starting Bid $200
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7534. No Doubt Signed Photograph. Color 8 x
7532. Soundgarden Signed Photograph. Glossy
10 x 8 A&M Records publicity photo of Soundgarden, signed in black felt tip by Chris Cornell, Kim Thayil, Ben Sheperd, and Matt Cameron. In fine condition, with a stray ink mark to left border. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
11 cardstock promotional photo of the band, signed in black felt tip by all four members: Gwen Stefani, Tom Dumont, Tony Kanal (all signing first name only), and Adrian Young (signed “A. Young”). In fine condition, with light central vertical bend, a couple of small creases, and a few surface impressions. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
7536. Amy Winehouse Signed Photograph. English
singer and songwriter (1983–2011) highly regarded for her diverse blend of musical genres; tragically passed away at the age of 27 from alcohol poisoning. Color glossy 10 x 8 photo of Winehouse performing live, signed in blue felt tip, “Amy, x.” In fine condition, with a PSA/DNA authentication label affixed to the lower right corner. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from PSA/DNA. A gorgeously crisp depiction, and only the second signed photo of Winehouse we have offered. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
7533. Counting Crows: Adam Duritz Handwritten Lyrics. Handwritten lyrics to the Counting Crows song
‘Holiday in Spain,’ unsigned, one page, 6.5 x 9.5, no date. Duritz pens four verses of the song, in part: “I may take a holiday in Spain / leave my wings behind me / Drive this little girl insane / And fly away to someone new.” In fine condition, with show-through from writing on the reverse. ’Holiday in Spain’ was first released on their 2002 album Hard Candy. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
7537. Adele Signed Photograph. Color glossy 8
x 10 photo of Adele performing a live acoustic set, signed in gold ink, “Adele, x,” and marked with her fingerprints along the left edge. In fine condition. Accompanied by two photos taken at time of signing, clearly showing Adele’s fingertips upon the photo. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200 www.rrauction.com 173
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on the invoice (the “Consignor”). If a Bidder owes RR Auction or its affiliates on any account, RR Auction 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. All checks, cashiers checks, bank checks, or money orders are payable to R&R Auction Company of Massachusetts, LLC. Delivery; Shipping; and Handling Charges: Bidder is liable for shipping and handling. RR Auction 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 a credit card on file with RR Auction. Successful international Bidders shall provide written shipping instructions, including specified Customs declarations, to RR Auction for any lots to be delivered outside of the United States. NOTE: Declaration value shall be the item’(s) hammer price and RR Auction shall use the correct harmonized code for the lot. Domestic Bidders on lots designated for third-party shipment must designate the common carrier, accept risk of loss, and prepay shipping costs. Title: Title shall not pass to the successful Bidder until all invoices are paid in full. It is the responsibility of the Bidder to provide adequate insurance coverage for the items once they have been delivered to a common carrier or third-party shipper. Rights Reserved: 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: RR Auction reserves the right to postpone the Auction 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. RR Auction’s Discretion: RR Auction shall determine opening bids and bidding increments. RR Auction has the right in its absolute discretion to reject any bid in the event of dispute between Bidders or if RR Auction 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. RR Auction also may reject any bid if RR Auction decides either that any bid is below the reserve of the lot or article or that an advance is insufficient. Unless otherwise announced by RR Auction at the time of sale, no lots may be divided for the purpose of sale. Reserves: 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. RR Auction may, from time to time, bid on items that it does not own. Off-Site Bidding: Bidding by telephone, facsimile, online, or absentee bidding (advance written bids submitted by mail) are offered solely as a convenience and permitted subject to advance arrangements, avail-
ability, 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’s Remedies: Failure of the Bidder 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 liable for the Purchase Price or to charge and collect from the defaulting Bidder’s credit or debit accounts as provided for elsewhere herein: (a) cancel the sale, retaining any payment made by the Bidder as damages (the Bidder 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 interest on the Purchase Price at the rate of one and one-half percent (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’s rights and remedies. Should RR Auction resell the property, the original defaulting Bidder 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 Bidder 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 Bidder 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 Bidder’s obligations to RR Auction, any property in RR Auction’s possession owned by such Bidder. 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: RR Auction does not provide any warranties to Bidders, whether expressed or implied, beyond those expressly provided 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 merchantability 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 Bidder 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. All descriptions, photographs, illustrations, and terminology including but not limited to words describing condition (including any condition reports requested by Bidder, see also 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. 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. All lots sold by RR Auction are accompanied by an Auction Certificate (“AC”). On any lot presented with an AC issued by RR Auction, the certification is only as to its attribution to the person or entity described or to the lot’s usage and only as explicitly stated therein (the “Certification of Authenticity”), to the exclusion of any other warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to those pursuant to the Uniform Commercial Code. The Certification of Authenticity inures only to the original Bidder (as shown in RR Auction’s records). Bidder may not transfer, assign, or otherwise convey the Certification of Authenticity, and such purported transfer, assignment, or conveyance shall be null and void. The Certification of Authenticity is valid from date of the Auction in which Bidder was awarded the lot (the “Auction Date”) until five (5) years after the Auction Date, without exception. FIREARMS. RR Auction 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. Limitation of Damages: In the event that RR Auction is prevented for any reason from delivering any property to Bidder, or Bidder 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 Bidder. 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: 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 Conditions of Sale, any term or condition set forth on a 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 upon by Bidder as a statement, representation or warranty of RR Auction.
Bidder’s Remedies: Under no circumstance will RR Auction incur liability to a Bidder in excess of the purchase price actually paid. This section sets forth the sole and exclusive remedies of Bidder in conformity with the Warranties and Limitation of Damages provisions of these Conditions of Sale, and is expressly in lieu of any other rights or remedies which might be available to Bidder by law. The Bidder hereby accepts the benefit of the Consignor’s warranty of title and any other representations and warranties made by the Consignor for the Bidder’s benefit. In the event that Bidder demonstrates in writing, in the sole discretion of RR Auction, that there was a breach of the Consignor’s warranty of title concerning a lot purchased by Bidder, RR Auction shall make demand upon the Consignor to pay to Bidder 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 Bidder within thirty days after such demand, RR Auction shall disclose the identity of the Consignor to Bidder and assign to Bidder all of RR Auction’s 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 Bidder only and they may not be assigned or relied upon by any transferee or assignee under any circumstances. If Bidder wishes to challenge the AC within the period of the Certification of Authenticity, Bidder must present written evidence that the lot is not authentic as determined by a known expert in the field. If RR Auction agrees that the lot is not as represented, Bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be a refund of their purchase price, with no other costs, liabilities or amounts recoverable. If RR Auction does not agree with the claim by Bidder, then the Parties shall follow the dispute resolution procedures of these Conditions of Sale. Any such challenge concerning an AC or Certification of Authenticity must, without any exception, be brought within one (1) year of Bidder’s notice to RR Auction of Bidder’s contention that the lot was not authentic, or six (6) years from the Auction Date, whichever is sooner. If the description of any lot in the Catalog is materially 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 Auction Date. If there is any discrepancy between the description in the Catalog and the AC, then the description in the AC shall control. This paragraph shall constitute Bidder’s sole right with respect to the return of items, and no refunds shall be given for any items not returned to and received by RR Auction. NO RETURN OR REFUND OF ANY AUCTION LOT WILL BE CONSIDERED EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THESE CONDITIONS OF SALE. RR Auction’s Additional Services: For Bidders who do not remove purchased property from RR Auction’s premises, RR Auction, in its sole discretion and solely as a service and accommodation to Bidders, may arrange to have purchased lots packed, insured and forwarded at the sole request, expense, and risk of Bidder. 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, RR Auction will include an administration charge.
Headings: Headings are for convenience only and shall not be used to interpret the substantive sections to which they refer. Entire Agreement: 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. If any section of these Conditions of Sale or any term or provision of any section is held to be invalid, void, or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining sections or terms and provisions of a section shall continue in full force and effect without being impaired or invalidated in any way. Governing Law and Enforcement The Parties agree that any agreements between the Parties including but not limited to these Conditions of Sale are entered into in Boston, Massachusetts, 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. The Parties agree that these Conditions of Sale, and any other related agreement(s) are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without regard for its conflict of laws principles. The Parties agree that any dispute related to or arising out of these Conditions of Sale, or related to or arising out of any other related agreement(s) shall be submitted to confidential binding arbitration (the “Arbitration”) before a single Arbitrator of the American Arbitration Association (the “AAA”). The Parties agree that the Arbitration shall be conducted pursuant to the commercial rules of the AAA. In the event that the Parties cannot agree on the selection of the Arbitrator, then the Arbitrator shall be selected by the AAA. The prevailing Party in the Arbitration shall be entitled to recover all of its related costs, whether before or after the formal institution of the Arbitration, including but not limited to its reasonable attorneys’ fees and, if RR Auction prevails, the Buyer’s Premium as defined in these Conditions of Sale. The Parties agree that Bidder shall have no right to recover consequential or indirect damages, or lost profits damages. The Parties consent to the enforcement of the decision in the Arbitration pursuant to the Federal Arbitration Act in either the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts. Except as provided in Bidder’s Remedies with regard to the Certification of Authenticity, any dispute, claim, cause of action related to or arising out of these Conditions of Sale or any other agreement(s) between the Parties must be brought within one (1) year of the acts, omissions or circumstances giving rise to the alleged claim, without exceptions. This provision is intended as a full, complete and absolute release of any claims after one (1) year of such acts, omissions or circumstances. The Parties agree further that these waiver provisions are intended to be binding on all parties in the event of any dispute, specifically including but not limited to third party claims and cross-actions brought by either RR Auction or Bidder. These provisions are consideration for the execution of these Conditions of Sale. 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.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, RR Auction may, in its sole discretion, enforce its rights pursuant to these Conditions of Sale in the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts rather than in an Arbitration related to or arising out of any Auction of an item sold for less than $10,000. This right shall relate to the individual item price, such that RR Auction may, in its sole discretion, enforce its rights pursuant to these Conditions of Sale in the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts rather than in an Arbitration for items that in the aggregate exceed $10,000. The prevailing Party in such a proceeding shall be entitled to recover all of its related costs, whether before or after the formal institution of the proceeding, including but not limited to its reasonable attorneys’ fees and, if RR Auction prevails, the Buyer’s Premium as defined in these Conditions of Sale. This right of enforcement is unique to RR Auction, and these Conditions of Sale are a waiver by the Bidder of any right to enforcement or adjudication outside of an Arbitration.
CONDUCT OF AUCTION 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 (the “Estimate Prices”). 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. Estimate Prices 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). 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. Before the Auction: Bidder may attend pre-sale viewing for all of RR Auction’s auctions at no charge. All property to be auctioned is usually on view for several days prior to the sale. Bidder is encouraged to examine lots thoroughly. Bidder may also request condition reports (see below). RR Auction’s staff are available at viewings and by appointment. Maximum Bids – All Auctions: To maximize Bidder’s chance of winning, RR Auction strongly encourages the use of maximum bids. RR Auction will then bid for Bidder until the lot reaches Bidder’s specified maximum. 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. Successful Bids: The fall of RR Auction’s hammer indicates the final bid. RR Auction will record the paddle number of the Bidder. If Bidder’s salesroom or absentee bid is successful, Bidder 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. RR Auction 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.
Bidding—Timed Auction: Bidder may open, monitor, and/or raise bids at any time before the close of a lot through www.rrauction.com. RR Auction offers a callback service the day of the Auction, but Bidder is responsible for supplying a correct telephone number(s) where Bidder can be reached until the Auction closes. Bidder must request this service in writing. RR Auction will make reasonable efforts to ensure that Bidders who request a callback are contacted if outbid; however, RR Auction does not guarantee this service and it is merely a courtesy and not an enforceable right. 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 above the reserve. The auctioneer will not specifically identify bids placed on behalf of the consignor to protect the reserve. 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. Winning bidders will be notified by RR Auction. RR Auction is not 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. Any Bidder may bid on any lot prior to 6 pm EST/EDT. At that time, an extended bidding period goes into effect. If Bidder has not bid on a lot before 6 pm EST/EDT, Bidder may not bid on that lot after 6 pm EST/EDT. Only those Bidders who have placed bids on a lot before 6 pm EST/EDT will be allowed to bid on that lot after 6 pm EST/EDT. If Bidder is the only Bidder on a lot at 6 pm EST/ EDT, that lot is awarded to Bidder. During the extended bidding period, a lot will remain open only to those who bid on that lot prior to 6 pm EST/EDT. All lots WITHOUT an opening bid at 6 pm EST/ EDT will remain OPEN to ALL Bidders until 7 pm EST/EDT or until they receive their first bid. These lots will close immediately upon receipt of a bid or at 7 pm EST/EDT, whichever comes first. For all lots that are active after 7 pm EST/EDT, bidding will remain open until 30 minutes pass without a bid being placed on THAT lot (the “30 Minute Rule”). 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 EST/EDT. On a PER LOT BASIS, the 30 minute timer will reset each time a bid is placed after 7 pm EST/EDT. If Bidder is the high Bidder, raising Bidder’s maximum bid will NOT reset the timer. RR Auction reserves the right to close the Auction at any time at its sole discretion. Bidding - Internet – Live Auction: Bidder may open, monitor, and/or raise bids at any time before the close of a lot through www.rrauction.com. RR Auction offers a callback service the day of the Auction, but Bidder is responsible for supplying a correct telephone number(s) where Bidder can be reached until the Auction closes. Bidder must request this service in writing. RR Auction will make reasonable efforts to ensure that Bidders who request a callback are contacted if outbid; however, RR Auction does not guarantee this service and it is merely a courtesy and not an enforceable right. 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. Winning bidders will be notified by RR Auction. RR Auction is not 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. 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 con-
signor 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 above the reserve. The auctioneer will not specifically identify bids placed on behalf of the consignor to protect the reserve. During live Auctions, internet bids can be placed in real time through one or more of the following Third Party services: www. liveauctioneers.com, www.invaluable.com and www.icollector. com. RR Auction is not 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. RR Auction treats any third-party site bids as floor or telephone bids. Floor bids and telephone bids are always considered first over third party sites bids, and floor bids are considered earlier than telephone bids. All RR Auction lots purchased through the third party sites carry an additional Buyer’s Premium. 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 RR Auction’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, RR Auction reserves the right to charge Bidder the applicable Buyer’s Premium and Consignor a Seller’s Commission as determined for each auction venue and by the terms of the seller’s agreement. Acceptance of these Terms and Conditions qualifies Bidder as a client who has consented to be contacted by RR Auction in the future. In conformity with “do-not-call” regulations promulgated by the Federal or State regulatory agencies, participation by the Bidder is affirmative consent to being contacted at the phone number shown in his application and this consent shall remain in effect until it is revoked in writing. RR Auction may from time to time contact Bidder concerning sale, purchase, and auction opportunities available. Rules of Construction: RR Auction 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 Conditions of Sale by these additional rules and shall be construed to give force and effect to the rules in their entirety.
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You spent a lifetime building your collection, devoting your time, passion, and knowledge to its curation.
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We'll handle your collection with the same care you do, devoting our time, our passion, and our knowledge to its presentation.
Your lifetime of work deserves the attention of an experienced auction house dedicated to your success. We offer complimentary, thorough appraisals; expertly researched descriptions; breathtaking catalog representation; and an exclusive live auction event in Boston. Let our 35 years of experience work for you. Contact Bob Eaton at (603) 732-4280 or Bob@RRAuction.com and consign today.
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REMARKABLE RARITIES SEPTEMBER 2015 With our proven results and consistent worldwide media attention, the limited spaces available are going fast.
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