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546. Johannes Brahms. Famed Ger-
man composer (1833–1897) whose works in the Classical spirit, written in the midst of the Romantic era, take a place among the most enduring music of the 19th century. Among his best-known works are four symphonies, numerous concerti, all manner of chamber and keyboard works, and the large-scale choral masterpiece German Requiem. ALS in German, signed “J. Brahms,” one page on a 5.5 x 3.25 postcard, no date. Untranslated letter to his close friend, the music critic Max Kalbeck. In fine condition. From the collection of Stephen Adamson. Starting Bid $200
Russian musical score for his opera Pan Voyevoda, 9.5 x 12.25, 249 pages, inscribed on the title page in Cyrillic by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov and signed with his initials, “N. R. K.,” and dated September 20, 1904. In very good condition, with one word in the inscription struck through, scattered light foxing and toning to the signed page, along with repaired paper loss to its lower right corner; the covers show heavy wear, soiling, and repaired edge loss. Pan Voyevoda debuted in St. Petersburg in October 1904, conducted by Vaclav Suk. From the collection of Stephen Adamson. Starting Bid $200 548. Giuseppe Verdi Document Signed. Partly-printed
DS in Italian, signed “G. Verdi,” one page, 3.25 x 8.5, July 25, 1897. Partial return receipt from the postal administration, filled out in a secretarial hand and signed at the conclusion by Giuseppe Verdi. In fine condition, with trimmed edges. From the collection of Stephen Adamson. Starting Bid $200
549. Miles Davis Quintet Signed Program. Program from the Miles Davis Quintet’s 1960 UK Tour, 16 pages, 8.25 x 10.5, signed and inscribed inside in fountain pen, “Miles Davis!,” “To John, Sonny Stitt,” “Wynton Kelly,” “Best, Paul Chambers,” and “Good Luck, Jimmie Cobb.” Also signed on the first page by producer/promoter Norman Granz. In fine condition, with the set list filled out in pencil in an unknown hand. Starting Bid $200
550. Jerome Kern Autograph Musical Quotation
Signed. World War II-dated AMQS on an off-white 8.5 x 11 sheet, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “For John Craven, from, Jerome Kern, October 1941.” Kern adds several bars of music to his immortal song ‘The Last Time I Saw Paris,’ with Kern adding a line above, “The Last Time I Saw Paris Her heart was warm and gay.” In fine condition, with light edge toning. A superlative AMQS for a poignant and historically important award-winning song written by a truly genius composer. Starting Bid $200
551. Thelonius Monk Signed
Album. Ge-
nius of Modern Music: Volume 2 compilation album by Thelonious Monk, who has signed the back cover in blue ballpoint. In fine condition, with a small area of sticker-related surface loss to the upper left corner. The record is not included. Starting Bid $200
Pristine 1963 Parlophone promo card signed by the Beatles
552. Beatles Signed Parlophone Promo Card. Choice circa 1963 Parlophone Records promo card depicting the Beatles wearing matching dark suits, 5.75 x 3.5, perfectly signed on the reverse in ink, “John Lennon, xxx,” “Ringo Starr, xxx,” “Paul McCartney, xxx,” and “George Harrison.” The picture on the front of the card was taken by Angus McBean at the E. M. I. House in Manchester, England, on January 21, 1963. In very fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks, noting that the autographs were obtained at the Empire Theatre, Liverpool on May 26, 1963. A gorgeous, highly sought-after format boasting ideal examples of the Beatles’ early signatures. Starting Bid $1000
553. Beatles Signed 1963 Program. Rare
vintage red-and-white ‘The Beatles Show’ program for a performance held at the ABC Cinema in Plymouth, England, on November 13, 1963, measures 8 x 10.25, eight pages, signed and inscribed on the inside front cover above their respective seated images in fountain pen, “To Jenny, love from, George Harrison, xxx,” “Ringo Starr,” “Paul McCartney,” and” John Lennon.” In very good condition, with overall creasing, a central vertical fold, and fading to the signatures, more so to Harrison and Starr. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $1000
554. Beatles: George Harrison. Help! soundtrack album by the Beatles, signed on the back cover in blue ballpoint by George Harrison. In very good to fine condition, with scattered scuffing and rubbing to the covers, a partial separation to one edge, and light edge wear. The record is not included. Starting Bid $200
555. Beatles: Al Hirschfeld. Limited edition color 16.25 x 22.5 lithograph on Japanese rice paper of an Al Hirschfeld work entitled ‘The Beatles: John Lennon, Peace & Liberty,’ numbered 125/300, signed in the lower right in pencil, “Hirschfeld.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200 556. Beatles: Lennon and Ono Signed Book. Signed
book: Grapefruit. First Touchstone paperback printing. NY: Simon & Schuster, 1971. Paperback, 5.25 x 5.25. Signed on the first free end page in black ink, “John Lennon” and “Love & Peace, Yoko Ono.” In very good condition, with dampstaining to the spine and covers, extending into the interior of the book, including the signed page. Starting Bid $200
557. Beatles: John Lennon. Limited edition 28.5 x 21.5 lithograph entitled ‘John & Yoko’ from Lennon’s infamous ‘Bag One’ portfolio, numbered 205/300, prominently signed in pencil, “John Lennon.” The oversized print shows John’s head stacked on top of Yoko’s. Matted and framed to an overall size of 35.25 x 28.75. In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA. Starting Bid $200
558. Beatles: Paul McCartney. Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band album by the Beatles, signed nicely on the upper front cover in black felt tip by Paul McCartney. In fine condition. The record is not included. Starting Bid $200
559. Beatles: Paul and Linda McCartney Signed Print.
Unique 20.25 x 17.5 print of a painting of Paul McCartney with an arm around his wife, Linda, signed in green ink, “All the breast! Paul McCartney, Martinique ‘76,” and “Beautiful, Thanks, Love, Linda McCartney,” adding a smiley face under her signature. Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 27.25 x 24.25. In fine condition, with several small chips of surface loss to lower left, and some scattered light toning and soiling. Accompanied by full letters of authenticity from Perry Cox and REAL, a photo of Paul, Linda, and the artist, Christianne, posing with her original drawing from which this print was made, and a printed letter of provenance from the artist detailing how she met Paul and Linda in Martinique in 1976. Starting Bid $200
560. Beatles: Ringo Starr. Limited edition color 21 x 17 giclee print entitled ‘Chef Alamode,’ numbered 18/100, signed in the lower border in black felt tip, “Ringo, 05.” Includes its original foamcore backing. In very fine condition. Starting Bid $200
Signed by Clapton for an extra in The Who’s ‘Tommy’ film
561. Eric Clapton Signed Album. Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs album (Polydor UK stereo pressing) signed and inscribed on the front cover in black ink to an extra in The Who’s ‘Tommy’ film, “To Bruce, Eric Clapton,” with Clapton adding a psychedelic sketch. In very good to fine condition, with light scuffing, rippling, and edge wear. The record is included. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks and a letter of provenance from the original recipient, in part: “In the summer of 1974 students at Portsmouth Polytechnic were invited to be extras on a Ken Russell film – ‘Tommy.’ For one scene – the Marilyn Monroe one with Eric Clapton as a guitar-playing preacher, we were paid cash. For the Elton John ‘Pinball Wizard’ scene we were rewarded with a ticket for a ‘Who’ concert at the Portsmouth Guildhall. This scene was filmed at the King’s Theatre, Southsea on the 9th and 10th of May 1974. I provided both the invitation and the concert ticket. The copy of the ‘Layla’ album signed by Eric Clapton on the front of the sleeve and dedicated to myself, Bruce, was obtained during a break in filming, just outside the Royal Marine Church in Eastney (which had closed the previous year), within the grounds of the Royal Marines Barracks. I believe it was Tuesday 7th May 1974.” Includes the referenced ‘extra invitation’ instruction sheet and ticket stub for The Who’s private concert. Starting Bid $300
Rare Island Records ‘Satisfy My Soul / Smile Jamaica’ single signed by Bob Marley & the Wailers
562. Bob Marley and The Wailers Signed 45 RPM Single. Desirable UK
Island Records 45 RPM single for ‘Satisfy My Soul / Smile Jamaica’ by Bob Marley & the Wailers, signed on the reverse of the sleeve in black ballpoint, “Rasta Love, Bob Marley”; twice by backing vocalist Marcia Griffiths, “Rasta—One Love—Marcia” and “One Love, Marcia”; the guitarist, “One Love, Junior Marvin”; Jamaican soccer star and owner of Tuff Gong records, “Allan Cole, Tuff Wailers”; and their manager, “Don Taylor, (Manager).” The front has been signed in black ballpoint by the drummer, “Carlton Barrett, Wailers Drummer”; guitarist, “Earl Smith, Jah Love”; famed bassist, “Aston ‘Family Man’ Barrett, Bass”; and backing vocalist Judy Mowatt, “Love Always, Judy.” In very good to fine condition, with overall creasing, and clear tape along the bottom edge. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $500
Huge color portrait inscribed by Elvis in ‘68
563. Elvis Presley Signed Oversized Print. Huge
vintage color 15.5 x 19.5 print of Elvis in a red jacket, originally done by June Kelly, prominently signed and inscribed in felt tip, “To Gari, Speedway 1968, 18 yrs. old? Love, Elvis Presley.” Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 22.5 x 29. In fine condition, with a crease in the upper left background area that extends into Presley’s hair. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA. Elvis starred as a racecar driver opposite Nancy Sinatra in the 1968 film Speedway, alluded to in this inscription. A fantastic, highly displayable piece signed by the legendary entertainer. Starting Bid $300
Queen signs in Liverpool during their 1979 Crazy Tour
564. Queen Signatures. Rare
mailing envelope, 7 x 5, signed and inscribed on the reverse in blue ballpoint by Queen and their manager John Reid during their 1979 Crazy Tour: “To David, Best wishes, Freddie Mercury, xx,” “Brian May, xxxxxxx,” “with love, John Deacon, Thanks for the photo’s of the Band,” “Roger Taylor,” and “John Reid.” Annotated along the bottom by a collector, “December 7th, 1979.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks, noting that the autographs were obtained backstage at the Empire Theatre, Liverpool, England on December 7, 1979, after the recipient had presented the band with some photographs. Starting Bid $500
Huge original painting of the Stones’ iconic logo, rendered by its designer
565. Rolling Stones: John Pasche
Original Artwork. British art designer (born 1945) best known for designing the Rolling Stones’ logo as a student in 1970. Original artwork of the iconic Rolling Stones ‘tongue and lips’ logo accomplished in gouache and pencil by John Pasche on a 31.5 x 31.5 sheet, signed below in pencil by the artist, “John Pasche.” In fine condition. An exceptional, oversized painting of one of the most iconic, instantly recognizable pop artworks of the modern era. Starting Bid $500
Gold record presented to the Rolling Stones in Germany during their ‘67 European Tour
566. Rolling Stones Gold Record: ‘Big Hits (High Tide and Green Grass)’.
Desirable gold-plated German Decca Records pressing of the group’s first compilation album, Big Hits (High Tide and Green Grass), presented to the Rolling Stones on March 29, 1967, in Bremen, Germany, where they played early on during their European Tour. Band members Mick Jagger, Keith Richard, Bill Wyman, Brian Jones, and Charlie Watts were photographed posing with the discs during a press conference at the Stadthalle. Mounted against a purple background and framed to an overall size of 13.25 x 13.25; the frame’s backing bears an affixed Christie’s auction label. In fine condition. The record presented to Bill Wyman was sold at Julien’s last year; the recipient of this example is not documented. Starting Bid $300
567. Rolling Stones Signatures and Guitar
Pick Display. Felt tip signatures, “Love, Keith Richards,” “Mick Jagger,” “Ronnie Wood,” “Love, Bill Wyman,” and “Love, Charlie Boy,” on an off-white 4.25 x 7.75 sheet. Includes backstage passes for Stones concerts from their 1989 Steel Wheels and 1994-95 Voodoo Lounge Tours, Keith Richards’ Biff Hitler Trio guitar pick, and sheets signed by touring musicians Lisa Fischer, Cindy Mizell, Bobby Keys, and Chuck Leavell. Matted and framed together with several live photos of the band to an overall size 34.25 x 34.75. In fine condition. The consignor worked security for the Stones’ dressing room when they appeared at the Riverfront Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio, on September 14, 1989, the date he obtained the autographs, and where he was presented the guitar pick by Keith Richards’ guitar tech. Starting Bid $200
568. Peter Tosh Signed Photograph. Scarce glossy 8 x 10 Rolling
Stones Records publicity photo of Tosh in an up-close pose, signed in the lower border in black felt tip, “Peter Tosh, Rasta.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
Rare, early Who photo signed for a friend and early fan club member
569. The Who Signed Photograph. Extraordinary
vintage circa 1964 semi-glossy 6.25 x 8.25 photo of The Who posing with their instruments, signed in the lower border in blue ballpoint by Pete Townshend, Keith Moon, Roger Daltrey, and John Entwistle (signing as “John Brown”). In fine to very fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks and a letter of provenance from the original recipient, in part: “It was in 1963 that I was introduced to Roger Daltrey, John Entwistle and Pete Townshend by my association with the then drummer, Doug Sandom, the band being called The Detours. I joined them at rehearsals at such places as the Notre Dame Church Hall in Leicester Square, and at various gigs over the next two years—during which time they changed their name to The High Numbers, and then to The Who. Gigs included (amongst many others) support group to Wee Wille Harris at The Goldhawk Club in Shepherds Bush, and to The Rolling Stones at St. Mary’s Hall, Hotham Road, Putney. After Doug Sandom left the band in April 1964 I gradually lost touch with the rest of the group—but I remained a member (30 A) of The Who Fan Club. The Who signed photo includes Keith Moon who replaced Doug Sandom, and John signed himself as ‘Brown’ as he said he was embarrassed about his surname.” Starting Bid $1000
Fully signed Track Records promo shot of The Who
8 x 10 Track Records publicity photo of The Who, signed in ballpoint by Keith Moon, Pete Townshend, Roger Daltrey, and John Entwistle. In very good to fine condition, with overall creasing, and a tack hole to the top border. A classic, vintage signed portrait of the legendary rock group. Starting Bid $300
