Music

271. Georges Bizet Autograph Letter Signed.

French composer (1838–1875) whose operatic masterpiece, Carmen, was completed just before his untimely death from heart disease. Boldly penned ALS in French, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 4 x 6.25, no date. Untranslated letter to a friend. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

272. Jules Massenet Signed Photograph. Uncommon 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Massenet by Pierre Petit of Paris, boldly signed and inscribed in ink to a young violinist, “Au jeune violoniste Spathy, affectueusement, J. Massenet, Paris, 28 Mai 1909.” In fine condition, with a small scratch to the lower left corner of the image. Starting Bid $200

273. Olivier Messiaen Autograph Musical Quota-

tion Signed. French composer, organist, and ornithologist (1908–1992) and one of the major composers of the 20th century. Sought-after AMQS on an off-white 5.75 x 6 album page, signed and inscribed in ink, “Pour Dominique Chailly, un chant d’oiseau, Olivier Messiaen, Dicembre 1955.” Messiaen pens two lines from his piece “Grive musicienne.” In fine condition, with light show-through from an unrelated signature on the back. Starting Bid $200

Signed late in the career of the Russian master

274. Sergei Rachmaninoff Signed Photo-

graph. Vintage glossy 7.5 x 9.75 photo of the virtuoso seated and playing the piano in a halflength profile pose by New York photographer Herman Mishkin, signed and inscribed in white fountain pen, “To Katharine Anderson, Sergei Rachmaninoff, 1942.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $300

275. Igor Stravinsky Musical Quotation

Signed. MQS in black ballpoint on an off-white 4.5 x 4 musically lined sheet, signed below, “Igor Stravinsky (with greetings), Jan / 63.” Another hand has added five bars of music in black felt tip, with Stravinsky making handwritten notations to two of the bars. In very good to fine condition, with old tape stains to the top and bottom edges, and a block of toning from prior display. Starting Bid $200

Lengthy musical quotation from Luisa Miller, the start of Verdi’s ‘middle period’

276. Giuseppe Verdi Autograph Musical Quotation

Signed. Sought-after AMQS signed “G. Verdi,” one page, 10.5 x 7.5, Naples, December 10, 1849. Verdi pens several bars of music and lyrics from his three-act opera Luisa Miller, nicely signed and dated at the conclusion two days after its premiere at the Teatro San Carlo in Naples, Italy. In very good to fine condition, with light creasing, and toning from prior display. Starting Bid $1000

Comprehensive studio notes for Chapin’s final album

277. Harry Chapin Criteria Recording Studios Session Log Book from 1980–1981. Harry Chapin’s Criteria Recording Studios session log book binder from 1980–1981, 11 x 11.25, containing the engineer’s notes, performer and track information, and lyrics for some of his last recording sessions, which resulted in songs such as ‘Sequel,’ ‘Story of a Life,’ ‘I’ve Finally Found It, Sandy,’ ‘Old Salt and Pepper,’ ‘I Miss America,’ ‘Remember When the Music,’ and others. The binder is separated by tabbed dividers into sections dedicated to each song. In fine condition, with the three-ring mechanism detached from the binder. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Sandy Chapin, the widow of Harry Chapin, noting that this was the “only recording session where Harry had compiled such a detailed collection of notes.” Starting Bid $200

The Fab Four rock the Swimming Baths in 1963

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278. Beatles Signatures. Vintage circa 1963 signatures of the Beatles on a light green 4.5 x 3.5 album page: John Lennon has signed in red ink, George Harrison has signed in red ballpoint, and both Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr have signed in black ballpoint. The consignor notes that the autographs were obtained when the Beatles performed at the Swimming Baths in Doncaster, England on February 20, 1963. In fine condition, with trimmed edges and faint edge toning.

Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks and by a letter of provenance from the original recipient: “This set of Beatles autographs was obtained on 20th February 1963 at St. James Baths, Doncaster. My grandfather was the manager of the baths and got all the visiting acts to sign his autograph books, including this set of Beatles signatures in different coloured pens on a green page from an autograph book.” Starting Bid $1000

279. Beatles: George Harrison Signature. Vintage ballpoint signature, “George Harrison,” on an off-white 5.25 x 4 album page. The consignor notes that the signature dates to 1963/1964. Reverse is signed by English singer Tommy Quickly. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $200

Rare 1963 handwritten and twice-signed letter from Paul—“Sorry this one won’t be as long as yours but we’ve got to go on stage soon”

280. Beatles: Paul McCartney Autograph Letter Signed Twice. Twice-signed ALS, “Paul, xxx” and “Paul McCartney,” one page, 6.5 x 8, August 25, 1963. Letter to admirer Ann Bennett, in full: “Thanks for your letter. Sorry this one won’t be as long as yours but we’ve got to go on stage soon. Anyway—thanks again.” In fine condition. Includes the original mailing envelope, the reverse of which McCartney has drawn an abridged version of the original Beatles logo, complete with two antennas popping out at the top of the “B.” This original logo was designed by McCartney and used by the Beatles in the early formative months of 1963. By the time McCartney had penned this letter, Ringo Starr had recently taken ownership of his Ludwig drum kit, complete with the new ‘drop T’ Beatles logo. Regardless, Paul has elected to draw his original design here; he would only do this on a select basis for a brief period in 1963.

Accompanied by a letter from the original recipient, printed copies of an article about the letter, and by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $500

Sought-after Beatles-era photo signed by Lennon in 1979 NYC

282. Beatles: John Lennon Signed Photograph.

Beatles ‘postcard’ photo of a young John Lennon in an upclose pose, 3.25 x 5.25, signed and inscribed in black ink, “To Lori love, John Lennon.” The lower left bears a preprinted facsimile signature. In fine condition. This Lennon portrait was captured during a Beatles photo session on June 20, 1963, by photographer Dezo Hoffman in his Wardour Street Studio in London.

Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks and by a letter of provenance from the previous owner, who states that the autograph was obtained “outside John’s apartment in 1979.” The Tracks letter, dated to October 2020, in part: “Beatles-era photos signed by Lennon after having moved to New York are exceedingly scarce. Indeed, this is the first example we have seen. This is made all the more notable by the fact that it was signed in front of Lennon’s famed residence, the Dakota Building.” Starting Bid $500

Hofner ‘Beatle bass’ with Sgt. Pepper’s finish signed by McCartney

283. Beatles: Paul McCartney Signed Sgt. Pepper’s Hofner Bass Guitar. Unusual left-handed Hofner ‘violin’ or ‘Cavern’ B-Bass HI-Series bass guitar finished with a print of the front cover to the Beatles landmark album Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, signed nicely on the pearloid pickguard in black felt tip by Paul McCartney. In fine condition. Originally designed by Walter Hofner in 1955, the beautifully shaped ‘Beatle bass’ remains a highly sought-after piece of musical equipment, with this instrument enhanced furthermore by its influential signer and its entirely uncommon, highly displayable Sgt. Pepper’s finish. Starting Bid $500

284. Beatles: Paul McCartney Signature. Vintage circa 1960s ballpoint signature, “Paul McCartney,” on an off-white 4.75 x 4 album page, which is also signed by his then girlfriend, Jane Asher. In very fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $200

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285. Bob Dylan Signed Photograph. Very desirable 3.25 x 4.5 magazine photo of a young Bob Dylan, signed in black ballpoint. Affixed to a same-size backing sheet. In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from REAL. Starting Bid $200

Suite of six limited edition prints from Dylan’s 2016 ‘Drawn Blank’ series

289. Bob Dylan. Exquisite suite of six limited edition giclee prints from the 2016 release of Bob Dylan’s ‘Drawn Blank’ series, all numbered 131/295, 22 x 27.5, each signed in the lower border in pencil by Dylan. Artwork titles art: ‘Woman in a Red Lion Pub,’ ‘Sunflowers,’ ‘Sunday Afternoon,’ ‘Fisherman,’ Sidewalk Cafe,’ and ‘Man on a Bridge.’ Each print is housed in its original folder and includes a certificate of authenticity from Washington Green Fine Art; the set is housed in its hard portfolio case. In fine to very fine condition. Dylan’s popular Drawn Blank art series—a visual autobiography capturing his life on the road—colorfully portrays the people and places he has encountered over the course of his ‘Never Ending Tour.’ A gorgeous set of prints from the multi-talented singer-songwriter. Starting Bid $500

292. Foo Fighters Signed Photograph. Satin-finish 8 x 10 Roswell Records / Capitol Records publicity photo of the Foo Fighters from 1996, signed in black felt tip by all four original members: Pat Smear, Nate Mendel, William Goldsmith, and David Grohl, who adds “Take me to your leader,” with a small sketch of an alien across his face, and “Many thanks for everything.” In fine condition. Full and complete signatures of Smear and Mendel are quite rare. Encapsulated in a Beckett authentication holder. Starting Bid $200

Promo photo produced for Hendrix’s one-off Sporthalle show, signed at his only in-store autograph session: Cologne, Germany, 1969

293. Jimi Hendrix Signed Photograph. Exceptional vintage 4 x 5.75 cardstock promo photo produced especially for a one-off concert at the Sporthalle in Cologne, Germany, on January 13, 1969, prominently signed in black felt tip, “Jimi Hendrix.” Jimi did an in-store signing at the Du Monde Book & Record Shop in Germany on January 13, 1969, where he signed these promo card photos to promote his concert appearance later that evening at the Sporthalle. In very good to fine condition, with two tiny pin holes to the top, light overall creasing, and a central horizontal fold.

The autograph session at the Du Monde Book & Record Shop was the only in-store signing that Hendrix ever did—had it occurred in New York or London, it would have been absolute pandemonium. News footage of the event shows a relaxed atmosphere as he signs these special promotional cards for fans, with sketch artists also covering the event. Later that day, the Jimi Hendrix Experience performed a fantastic set that included ‘Foxy Lady,’ ‘Voodoo Child,’ and ‘Purple Haze.’ Starting Bid $1000

294. Elton John Signed Album. Limited edition ‘yellow vinyl’ pressing of Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, signed and inscribed on the front cover in black felt tip, “To David and Sharon, from, Elton John.” In very fine condition. The yellow records are included. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $200 299. The Who: Keith Moon Signature. Vintage ballpoint signature, “Keith Moon,” on an off-white 3.75 x 3.5 clipped album page. In very fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Crisp autograph of the reggae legend from 1977

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295. Bob Marley Signature. Desirable ballpoint signature, “Rasta Fari Live, Bob Marley,” on an off-white 4.25 x 2 sheet. In very fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the original recipient who states that the autograph was obtained “in May 1977 outside Park Avenue Hotel in Gothenburg, Sweden when Bob Marley gave a concert at Scandinavium Arena.” Starting Bid $300

298. Rolling Stones Signed Photograph. Circa 1964 glossy 9.75 x 8 Valex promotional photo of the Rolling Stones casually posing together, signed in black ballpoint by Brian Jones, Keith Richards, Mick Jagger, Bill Wyman, and Charlie Watts, who adds “Love.” An unknown hand has added an inscription above. In very good to fine condition, with scattered light creasing, and tack holes to the corners. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $300

300. The Yardbirds Signatures. Desirable ballpoint signatures, “Yardbirds best wishes, Keith Relf,” “Jimmy page,” “Jim McCarty,” and “Chris Dreja,” on an off-white 4.75 x 3.5 album page. In very fine condition. Starting Bid $200

The Armagideon Times fanzine signed multiple times by the Clash during their 16 Tons Tour

301. The Clash Signed Fanzine. Issue of the UK fanzine The Armagideon Times, Number Two, 24 pages, 8.25 x 11.75, signed numerous times by the Clash in ink or felt tip on the covers and on the inside: Paul Simonon has signed the front and back covers and, on page 14, he has added his surname and small sketches of a reindeer and a plane dropping a bomb; Mick Jones has signed the back cover and added “GTR”; Joe Strummer has signed on the front cover and on page 7, adding “1980”; and Topper Headon has signed both the front and back covers. Consignor notes that the autographs were obtained at the Assembly Rooms, Derby, England on June 9, 1980. In fine condition, with general handling wear. Accompanied by five vintage one-of-a-kind color photos of the Clash performing live on stage at the concert, a certificate of authenticity from Tracks, and a letter of provenance from the original recipient. Starting Bid $300