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Excessively rare twice-signed handwritten receipt by Johann Sebastian Bach as Kapellmeister at St. Thomas Church, acknowledging payments for the annual performance of a funeral motet on St. Sabina’s Feast Day
508. Johann Sebastian Bach Autograph Document
Signed. ADS in German, signed twice, “Joh. Seb: Bach,” one page both sides, 3.75 x 3, October 26, 1743 and 1745. Incredibly rare double-sided, twice-signed handwritten receipt by celebrated Baroque composer Johann Sebastian Bach, acknowledging the sum of five guilders from Martin Simon Hille and Johann Bode under the terms of Sabina Nathan’s legacy, which provided for the music performed at her annual memorial service. When the wealthy widow Sabina Nathan of Leipzig died in 1612, she made a bequest to have a motet sung in her memory every year on the feast day of St. Sabina in the Lutheran St. Thomas Church [Thomaskirche] in Leipzig. Bach, as Kapellmeister of this church, carried out the task from 1726 to 1749.
The first, in full: “Viel erwehntem Nathanischem Legato hat Herr Martin Simon Hille, als der Zeit Inspector obbesagten Legati, heute dato vermittelst Auszahlung derer gewöhnlichen 5 Gülden abermahlen völlige Genüge geleistet, wannenhero auch morgenden Tages in der Thomas-Kirche das Leichengedächtniß abgesungen werden soll.” The second, in full: “Vor gegenwärtiges Jahr hat der dasige Inspector des Nathanischen Legati Herr Johann Bode, wegen Absingung eines Sterbe Liedes, vermittelst richtiger Auszahlung der legirten fünff Gülden Meißnisch völlige Genüge geleistet, so hiermit bescheiniget u. darüber quittiret wird.”
Professionally inlaid into a larger sheet and in fine condition, with a slit to the first and second lines due to ink erosion of a stricken-out correction. Bach’s autograph is extremely rare in any form, this being the first we have ever offered. As a twice-signed piece relating directly to his illustrious musical career, it is truly a treasure of cultural history.
Provenance: Sold at Sotheby’s, 5 December 2003, lot 11. Literature: Bach-Dokumente I: Schriftstücke von der Hand Johann Sebastian Bachs (Kassel, Bärenreiter, 1963), pp. 201-203, nos. 126 & 128. Starting Bid $25000
509. Charles Gounod Signed Photograph. Appealing 4.25 x 6
albumen portrait of Gounod affixed to a 9.25 x 13.25 mount, signed and inscribed on the mount in ink, “(Vision de Jeanne d’Arc) a Mademoiselle Hengel, Ch. Gounod,” writing out a musical quotation from his composition ‘Vision de Jeanne d’Arc’ above. In fine condition, with overall toning and blotchy dampstaining to the mount, trimmed edges, and light silvering to the image. Starting Bid $200
510. Edvard Grieg Autograph Letter Signed. Important Norwegian composer and pianist (1843-1907) whose works, often with a strong nationalistic flavor, include such repertory staples as the ‘Piano Concerto in A minor,’ the incidental music to Peer Gynt, and the ‘Holberg Suite.’ ALS in German, penned on the reverse of a 5.5 x 3.5 Danish postal card, November 9, 1894. Addressed from Copenhagen, a handwritten letter to music publisher William Augener of London, in part (translated): “Since my Pegasus is never saddled, as Mr. B. seems to believe, so of course I can’t say what I’m going to write until the next season. The question is silly. But it is true that the English Oratorio compositions are to be written for Christmas, Easter, Pentecost, depending upon requirement. Enviable work! I can’t do it. We are installed here for the winter months, and hardly come to London.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
511. Maria Malibran Autograph Letter Signed.
Legendary mezzo-soprano (1808–1836) who was one of the most famous opera singers of the 19th century, known for her stormy personality and dramatic intensity. She passed away at age 28 from injuries sustained after falling off her horse. ALS in French, signed “M. F. Malibran,” one page, 4.5 x 7, November 1, 1829. Scarce untranslated handwritten letter by Malibran. In fine condition, with diagonal folds. Starting Bid $200 512. Giacomo Puccini Autograph Letter Signed. ALS
in Italian, signed “G. Puccini,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 7.5, Grand Hotel de Londres letterhead, no date. In fine condition, with two small rusty paperclip impressions to the top edge. Starting Bid $200
Scarce signed photograph of the ‘William Tell’ composer
513. Giacomo Rossini Signed Photograph. Important Italian composer
(1792-1868) who became one of the seminal figures in the history of opera with such repertoire staples as The Barber of Seville and William Tell. Rare 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of Rossini seated at his desk by Numa Blanc & Cie of Paris, boldly signed and inscribed on the mount in ink, “Offert a mon jeune ami Ferdinand de Salamanca Ingenieur, G. Rossini, 1862.” In fine condition. Rossini is rare in signed photographs, and this example is especially well preserved. Starting Bid $300
517. Miles Davis Signed Album. ‘Round About Midnight
album (Columbia PC 8649 / CL 949) by Miles Davis, signed on the front cover in white paint pen. In fine condition. The record is included. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Recordmecca’s Jeff Gold. Authentically signed Miles Davis albums rarely come to market, with this being a stunning example of his seminal ‘Round About Midnight’ record. Starting Bid $300
518. Johnny Cash Signed Album. Johnny Cash at Fol-
som Prison album signed on the front cover in black ballpoint. In fine condition, with light scuffing. The record is included. A sought-after uninscribed example of a classic record. Starting Bid $200 519. Patsy Cline Signed Photograph. Uncommon vin-
tage glossy 8 x 10 close-up photo of Cline in Western attire, signed in fountain pen, “Sincerely your friend, Patsy Cline.” In very good to fine condition, with scattered creasing, a chip to the right border, and a smudge to her first name traced over in an unknown hand. Starting Bid $200
One of three known to exist—the super rare ‘Beatles Live at the Hollywood Bowl 1964’ acetate
520. Beatles Live at the Hollywood Bowl Acetate.
Exceedingly rare double-sided mono Capitol Records 33 1/3 RPM acetate of the complete Beatles ‘Live at the Hollywood Bowl’ concert. Both labels are marked “Title, Beatles & The Hollywood Bowl,” “Artist, The Beatles,” and “Project No. 314877,” with respective running times of “Time, 13:41, Side 1” and “Time, 15:58, Side 2.” The section marked “Rough 8-26-64 Don,” indicates that the acetate was cut directly from the reel-to-reel tape on August 26, 1964, just three days after the concert was recorded. The acetate features the full 29-minute concert with a total of 12 tracks and all on -stage comments from the Beatles. Capitol gave the live recording a project number (“4877”) and the recording was mixed by Capitol producer Voyle Gilmore and balance engineer Hugh Davies. However, Brian Epstein, George Martin, and the Beatles were not fully satisfied with the results and the project was scrapped. Includes a white paper album sleeve marked “The Beatles at the Hollywood Bowl California 1964.” In very good condition, with some scratching to both sides of the vinyl, which, according to the consignor, play very well. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Only three copies of the acetate are known to exist. Starting Bid $1000
Crisp Beatles autographs from November 1963
521. Beatles Signatures. Vintage circa 1960s clothbound autograph book, measuring 8.25 x 3 open, signed inside on adjacent pages in blue ballpoint by the Beatles—“George Harrison,” “Ringo Starr,” “Paul McCartney,” and “John Lennon.” The consignor notes that the signatures were obtained at the Odeon Theatre in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England on November 1, 1963. The show was the opening night of the band’s 1963 autumn tour, during which they performed ‘I Saw Her Standing There,’ ‘From Me to You,’ ‘All My Loving,’ ‘You Really Got a Hold On Me,’ ‘Roll Over Beethoven,’ ‘Boys,’ ‘Till There Was You,’ ‘She Loves You,’ ‘Money (That’s What I Want),’ and ‘Twist and Shout.’ In fine condition.
Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks and by a letter of provenance from the original recipient, which reads: ‘In 1963 I saw the Beatles perform in Cheltenham. My brother at that time was a serving police officer and went backstage with my autograph book and personally asked each Beatle in turn to sign the book which they happily did.” Starting Bid $1000
522. Beatles 1966 Crosley Field Unused Concert
Ticket. Original unused beige 4 x 1.5 concert ticket for a Beatles performance held at Crosley Field in Cincinnati, Ohio, on August 20, 1966, at 8:30 p.m., issued for Box 103, Tier 7, and Seat 3. In fine condition, with a trivial hole to end of “Beatles.” The concert was ultimately postponed until the following day at noon due to heavy rain and the risk of electrocution. Starting Bid $300
Vintage life-size posters of the Beatles
523. Beatles (4) Life-Size 1964 Heinz Posters. Hugely desirable vintage group lot of four life-size posters of the Beatles published by the H. J. Heinz Co. in 1964. Each poster measures 25˝ x 71.5˝, depicts a band member with their respective instrument, and features a large facsimile signature below. Copyright caption to the lower section of each poster reads: “Copyright 1964 Beatles (U.S.A.) Ltd.” Each poster is affixed to a same-size foamcore mount and in overall fine condition, with wear and dings to edges, a small area of surface loss to left edge of Lennon, and a few small surface gouges to McCartney. Starting Bid $200
“Om Guru Om!”—George Harrison sketches several Hindu symbols on his Dark Horse Records stationery
524. Beatles: George Harrison Autograph Letter Signed. ALS signed
“George & Ollie,” one page, 8.25 x 11.5, Dark Horse Records letterhead, August 29, 1976. Fantastic handwritten letter to “Gary Tina,” in full: “You are never far from here! Om Guru Om! Have a nice day squire’s—love you.” He adds a cryptic handwritten postscript: “C.U. in L.A. (Videl Sassoon).” Harrison also sketches several devotional symbols at the top, including an Om, cross, star, and Hindu swastika. Affixed at the bottom is an original candid photograph of an American flag flying over Harrison’s famous Friar Park castle. In very good to fine condition, with light creasing and intersecting folds. Starting Bid $300
525. Beatles: George Harrison Signed Album. Self-titled album by George
Harrison, who has signed the front cover in black ballpoint. In fine condition, with light creasing and surface wear. The record is included. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from REAL. Starting Bid $200
John Lennon original drawing and handwritten note with fine classic caricature sketch
526. Beatles: John Lennon. Original unsigned red felt tip doodle and notations by John Lennon on an 8 x 7 sheet of off-white memo paper, circa 1969. Lennon writes the titles of several short films he created with Yoko Ono, including Rape (December 1968), Two Virgins (August-September 1968), Smile (August 1968), and You Are Here (the title of an art exhibition held on July 1, 1968). “You Are Here” is also the title of a song on Lennon’s 1973 Mind Games album. He has also written “Smile” two times and “RA,” then crossed them out. Beneath his notations are nicely detailed facial caricatures of himself and Yoko Ono. The item was originally in the collection of noted ‘Apple Scruff’ Lizzie Bravo. In very fine condition. Lennon’s self caricatures during this period are much more detailed than those produced in earlier years. While many self portraits with Yoko were produced to please fans, these are original manuscript notes where he playfully added his classic self-caricature. Starting Bid $500
527. Beatles: Paul and Linda McCartney (2) Signed
Postcards. Attractive pair of color 1989 McCartney Productions Limited postcards, 4 x 5.75 and 5.75 x 4, individually signed in black felt tip by Paul McCartney and Linda McCartney. In overall fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $200
Original Voormann sketch of “John”
528. Klaus Voormann Original Sketch of John Lennon. Very
cool large original drawing of John Lennon by Klaus Voormann entitled above, “John,” depicting the Beatles great wearing sunglasses in an up-close pose, accomplished in graphite on an off-white 7 x 15.5 sheet, which is signed in the lower border by the artist. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200 529. David Bowie Signed Album. The Rise and Fall of
Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars album by David Bowie, signed on the front cover in black felt tip, “Bowie, ‘95.” In very good to fine condition, with some creasing and edge wear. The record is not included. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Bowie expert Andy Peters. Starting Bid $200
530. David Bowie Signature. Ballpoint signature and
inscription, “For Charles, best wishes, David Bowie, 90,” on a light green 5.5 x 4.5 album page. In very fine condition. Starting Bid $200
531. Jimi Hendrix Signature. Clean and crisp
vintage red ballpoint signature, “Jimi Hendrix,” on an off-white 3.5 x 1 slip. In very fine condition. A fabulous example from the electric guitar phenom. Starting Bid $300
Rare oversized autograph set from the Jimi Hendrix Experience’s violent arrival in Sweden
532. Jimi Hendrix Experience Signatures. Three individual oversized 8.25 x 6.5 lined sheets of stationery paper, containing signatures and handwritten birthdate notations by each member of the Jimi Hendrix Experience. Each band member has signed in blue ballpoint: Jimi Hendrix has written, “Love, Love, Love, Jimi Hendrix, November 27, 1945, Sagittarius”; Mitch Mitchell has written, “Love, Mitch, XXX, Born London, 9. 7. 46”; and Noel Redding has written, “Noel David Redding, born in Folkestone, Kent, England, on 25th December 1945.” Each page is dated in the lower right corner, “3. 1. 68.” The autographed notes were obtained on 3 January 1968, by a female Swedish music fan who followed various musical groups around Gothenburg, Sweden in the late 1960s. In overall fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. On January 3, 1968, after landing at Torslanda airport, the three musicians checked into the Hotel Opalen and, later that same evening, ventured out to a local night club, Klubb Karl. The three musicians eventually returning to the hotel at approximately 2 a.m. At approximately 4 a.m. on January 4th, a guest staying on the floor below complained to Per Magnusson, the hotel’s night receptionist, about a disturbance in the room above. When Magnusson let himself into the room, the receptionist discovered Hendrix lying on the bed in a pool of blood, with the room in devastation after a violent rampage. The guitarist had broken the window and injured his right hand while wrecking the room in an apparent drug-and-booze filled fury. After police arrived on the scene, Hendrix was arrested and transported to the hospital for treatment of his injured hand. Hendrix was charged with criminal damage, and local authorities placed him under a travel ban, forcing him to report to the police station every day at 2 p.m. for the next two weeks. On January 16, 1968, Hendrix appeared in court, receiving a fine of 3,200 Swedish Crowns. Hendrix’ explanation for the incident was that someone had spiked his drink with LSD. A truly unique and important set of Jimi Hendrix Experience handwritten and autographed notes captured during a peak period of the legendary band’s brief time together. Starting Bid $1000
Rare fully signed photo acquired at their 1977 Madison Garden show
533. Led Zeppelin Signed Photograph. Vintage glossy 10 x 8 Swan Song publicity photo of Led Zeppelin posing together backstage, signed and inscribed in black ballpoint, “To Wayne, Best wishes, Robert Plant,” “John Bonham,” “Jimmy Page,” and “John Paul Jones.” In very good condition, with noticeable overall creasing, and pen issues rendering Bonham and Page light, and Jones very faint. The consignor notes that his aunt worked at Swan Song and obtained the signatures for him at Madison Square Garden in 1977 as the band prepared for their performance. Vintage 8 x 10 photos signed in full by Led Zeppelin are few and far between. Starting Bid $1000
circa 1970s glossy 8 x 10 photo of John Bonham in a recording studio, standing above a snare drum and holding drum sticks, signed vertically in the right border in blue ballpoint, “Best wishes, John Bonham.” In very good condition, with some skipping to the signature, and overall creasing, heaviest to the lower left corner. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks and by a letter of provenance from the original recipient, whose neighbors were friends with the Bonhams. Starting Bid $300
Noel’s handwritten lyrics for Oasis’s hugely anticipated 3rd LP, Be Here Now
535. Oasis: Noel Gallagher’s Handwritten Lyrics (13) for Be Here Now. Complete set of handwritten lyrics by Noel
Gallagher for Be Here Now, the lauded third studio album from English rock band Oasis. The lyrics are penned in ink and pencil on 13 off-white sheets, each approximately 8.25 x 11.75, and include the following song titles: ‘D’You Know What I Mean?,’ ‘My Big Mouth,’ ‘Magic Pie,’ ‘Stand by Me,’ ‘I Hope, I Think, I Know,’ ‘The Girl in the Dirty Shirt,’ ‘Fade In-Out,’ ‘Don’t Go Away,’ ‘Be Here Now,’ ‘All Around the World,’ and ‘It’s Gettin’ Better (Man!!).’ Also included are Gallagher’s handwritten lyrics for the songs ‘Stay Young’ and ‘Going Nowhere,’ both of which are featured on the ‘B-Sides and Demos’ disc for the album’s 2016 reissue as part of their Chasing the Sun promotional campaign. In overall very good to fine condition, with heavy creasing to ‘Going Nowhere,’ and light creasing to some others. Starting Bid $1000
536. Pink Floyd Signed Program. Souvenir tour book for Pink Floyd’s 1987-88 ‘A Momentary Lapse of Reason’ World Tour, 24 pages, 9.5 x 13.25, signed in black felt tip on their respective pages by David Gilmour, Nick Mason, and Richard Wright. The tour book is also signed by several of the touring musicians. Included with the tour book are a pair of well-used ‘Nick Mason’ signature drum sticks and a pair of off-white ‘David Gilmour / Pink Floyd’ guitar picks, which the consignor notes were presented to his father by Pink Floyd’s tour manager. In fine condition, with blurring to the signatures due to the nature of the pen that was used. Accompanied by a letter of provenance. Starting Bid $200
537. Elvis Presley Signed Photograph. Very desirable vintage glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo of Presley playing on stage in a full-length pose, signed on the reverse in blue ballpoint, “Yours, Elvis Presley.” In very good to fine condition, with scattered light creasing, and old tape remnants to all four corners; the signature area is clean and unaffected. Starting Bid $200
539. Queen: Mercury and May Signed
Album. UK vinyl pressing of the 1977 Queen album News of the World, which has been signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint by Freddie Mercury and Brian May. The consignor notes that the autographs were obtained at the Dragonora Hotel in Leeds, England on May 28, 1982, one day before Queen’s show at the Elland Road Football stadium, which was part of the group’s 1982 ‘Hot Space’ tour. In fine condition. The record is included.
Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks and by a letter of provenance from the original recipient. Starting Bid $300
540. Rolling Stones Signed 1965 UK Program. Uncommon original program for the Rolling Stones’s 1965 UK Tour, 16 pages, 8 x 10.5, signed inside on the ‘Relaxing Down Under’ centerfold next to their respective images by Brian Jones, Bill Wyman, Mick Jagger, and Charlie Watts. The program is also signed inside by members of the supporting acts, including Dave Berry and The Hollies (Bobby Elliott, Allan Clarke, Tony Hicks, Graham Nash, Eric Haydock). In fine condition. During 1965, the Stones began branching out, playing their first shows in Ireland, Australia, and Singapore. They also released their third album, Rolling Stones, Now!, which was considered a highlight of their early American releases. Starting Bid $200
541. Peter Tosh Signed Photograph. Very cool semi-
glossy 10 x 8 silver gelatin photo of Tosh performing on stage during his 1983 world tour, signed and inscribed in black ink, “To: Bert, with love: Peter Tosh.” In fine condition, with the inscription touched up in an unknown hand. Starting Bid $200 542. Stevie Ray Vaughan Signature. Ballpoint signature
and inscription, “To Charles, Take care my friend! Stevie Ray Vaughan, ‘89,” on a light pink 4.5 x 5.5 album page. In very fine condition. Starting Bid $200
Winehouse apologizes for a sloppy autograph, “PS sorry...FUCKED”
543. Amy Winehouse Signature. CD Booklet for Back to Black, the second and final studio album from Amy Winehouse, who has signed and inscribed on the back cover in black felt tip, “Henrik, all [heart], Amy, x, PS sorry… FUCKED.” In fine condition, with light handling wear. The record is included. The consignor notes that the autograph was obtained in November 2007 by makeup artist Dorita Nissen, who collected the signature for a friend in Denmark. This was Winehouse’s multi-Grammy winning album that catapulted her to international stardom. Starting Bid $200
