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Gounod’s setting of a major Christian hymn
835. Charles Gounod Autograph Musical
Manuscript Signed. French composer (18181893) best remembered for his composition of ‘Ave Maria.’ Handwritten musical manuscript by Charles Gounod, two pages, 10.25 x 14, signed and inscribed on the front of the first page in ink, “A Madame Louisa Brown, There is a green hill far away… Ch. Gounod, 9bre/70.” Gounod intricately pens more than 60 bars of piano music and lyrics to the Christian hymn. In very good condition, with scattered toning and chipping to the fragile edges. Accompanied by a custom-made folder, worn at the spine. Gounod reportedly considered it to be ‘the most perfect hymn in the English language,’ due in part to its striking simplicity. Starting Bid $200
Desirable multi-signed Walkin’ album with large ‘trumpeter’ sketch by Davis
836. Miles Davis Signed Album. Walkin’ compilation
album by Miles Davis (Prestige – PRST 7608), signed on the front cover in black felt tip, “Miles!,” who adds a large sketch of a trumpet player in multicolored felt tip. The album is also signed by Herbie Hancock, Jimmy Cobb, Ndugu Chancler, and Michael Henderson. In fine condition. The record is included. Starting Bid $300
Rare leatherbound limited edition of Porgy and Bess, signed by the Gershwins, Heyward, and Mamoulian
837. George and Ira Gershwin Signed Book.
Signed book: Porgy and Bess. First edition, limited issue, numbered 15/250. NY: Random House, 1935. Hardcover bound in full red morocco, 9.75 x 12.5, 559 pages. Signed on the colophon in fountain pen by George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin, librettist Dubose Heyward, and director Rouben Mamoulian. Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG/None, with cracked hinges and light edgewear. Accompanied by a linen slipcase for Porgy and Bess, which, written as an ‘American folk opera’ according to George Gershwin, made its premiere on Broadway in the fall of 1935, and later toured several eastern cities. Although deemed a commercial failure during its initial run, it is now regarded as one of the most important American operas of the 20th century. Starting Bid $300
1960 European tour program with Blakey, Timmons, and the elusive Lee Morgan
838. Lee Morgan and Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers Signed Program. Original program for the European Tour of
Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers in December 1960, 7.75 x 8.25, signed inside in blue ballpoint, “Lee Morgan” and “Thanks, Art Blakey, Drums,” and on the front cover, “Thanks, Art Blakey, Drums” and “Bobby Timmons.” Also signed on a different inner page in red ballpoint by Blakey. In fine condition. Lee Morgan (1938–1972), a jazz trumpeter and composer known for his song ‘The Sidewinder,’ was shot and killed at the age of 33 by his common-law wife after a confrontation at Slugs’ Saloon in NYC. His autograph is thus exceedingly rare. Starting Bid $300
A 1977 ‘diary note’ from Angus Young to his girlfriend
839. AC/DC: Angus Young. Page from
the diary of Lee Widdows, the girlfriend of AC/DC guitarist Angus Young, who has added a signed handwritten note at the bottom, “I can’t stand that guy in the school suit but he is good for a laugh, Angus, AC/ DC.” The diary page dates to July 1977, with both sides filled out by Widdows, who makes numerous mentions of Angus, Malcolm Young, and Cliff Williams. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $200
The first official single pressing to feature the classic Fab Four lineup
840. Beatles 45 RPM Demonstration Single for ‘Love Me Do’. Extremely rare Parlophone ‘A-label’ 45 RPM dem-
onstration single of ‘Love Me Do’ / ‘P.S. I Love You’ by the Beatles, with “McArtney” misspelling and catalogue number “45–R 4949.” This unique demo was the first official pressing featuring John, Paul, George, and Ringo on the same single, (pressed in September 1962), and only 250 copies of the disc were produced and sent to radio stations for promotion. Record label matrix numbers on side A (7XCE 17144 1N) and B (7XCE 17145 1N), with stamped tax codes of “ZT” and “JR.” Includes the original blue-and-white ‘Top Pop’ sleeve. In fine condition. Starting Bid $1000
Rare and spectacular fully signed 1963 Beatles Monthly
841. Beatles Signed ‘Beatles Book’ from October 1963. Monthly copy of The Beatles Book from October 1963, No. 3, 22 pages, 6 x 8.25, with the front cover depicting the Beatles playing in a swimming pool, signed in ballpoint by John Lennon, Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney, and George Harrison. In fine condition, with corner creasing and light handling wear. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks, which states that the signatures were obtained on December 15, 1963, during rehearsals for the Beatles’ appearance on Thank Your Lucky Stars at Alpha Television Studios, Aston, Birmingham, England. On this Merseyside edition of Thank Your Lucky Stars, the Beatles mimed performances of ‘I Want to Hold Your Hand,’ ‘All My Loving,’ ‘Twist and Shout,’ and ‘She Loves You.’ Also included is a letter of provenance from the cousin of the original recipient: “My cousin Alan Bailey worked on ‘Thank Your Lucky Stars’ during the 1960’s. He acquired these autographs during rehearsals.” Boasting great imagery and strong signatures, this is a wholly uncommon vintage Beatles booklet from the height of ‘Beatlemania.’ Starting Bid $1000
842. Beatles Signatures. Miniature vintage autograph album, 3.25 x 2, signed inside on adjacent pages in crisp ballpoint by the Beatles—“George Harrison” and “Ringo Starr,” and “Beatles Paul McCartney” and “John Lennon.” The consignor notes that the signatures date to 1963. In fine condition, with wear to album that in no way affects the signed pages. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $1000
Super early Fab Four signatures with Bruce Channel, whose #1 hit inspired Lennon’s harmonica playing
843. Beatles and Bruce Channel Signatures. Vintage
red ballpoint signatures, “John Lennon,” “George Harrison,” and “Ringo Starr,” and a blue ballpoint signature, “Beatles Paul McCartney,” on an off-white 5.75 x 4.5 album page, also signed by Bruce Channel. In fine condition, with an old tape stain along the left edge, easily matted out.
At the height of his fame around 1962, Bruce Channel toured Britain and was once supported by the Beatles, who hadn’t released a record yet and were still relatively unknown. Channel had a 1962 hit with ‘Hey Baby,’ featuring harmonica accompaniment by Delbert McClinton. John Lennon was especially intrigued by McClinton’s harmonica style and several of the Beatles’ early hits would feature Lennon’s own harmonica play, unmistakably inspired by McClinton. The Beatles and Channel played together only a couple of times, making this quite an uncommon combination. Starting Bid $1000
Rare signed copy of Harrison’s debut masterpiece, All Things Must Pass
844. Beatles: George Harrison. All Things
Must Pass album by George Harrison, who has signed the front of the box in black ink and added an Om symbol. In fine condition, with some light toning and soiling. The records are included. Signed copies of All Things Must Pass, Harrison’s first solo album recorded and released after the breakup of the Beatles, are exceedingly rare and highly sought after—this being our first example in nearly 14 years. Starting Bid $200
Ballpoint signatures, “Paul McCartney” and “love from, Linda McCartney,” on an offwhite 4.25 x 6.75 sheet of notebook paper. The consignor notes that the signatures date to the late 1970s. In fine condition, with a central horizontal fold. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $200
846. Eric Clapton and Band Signed
Album. UK double vinyl pressing of the 1980 Eric Clapton album Just One Night, signed nicely on the lower front cover in blue ballpoint by Eric Clapton, and in black felt tip by Albert Lee, Dave Markee, Chris Stainton, and Henry Spinetti. In fine condition. The records are included. The autographs were obtained during the Just One Night Tour in Malmo, Sweden on October 13, 1981, prior to Clapton’s performance at Olympen in Lund, Sweden. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks, and by a copy of an e-mail from the original recipient. Starting Bid $200
Bringing It All Back Home, signed in person at London’s O2 Arena
847. Bob Dylan Signed Album. Bringing It
All Back Home album signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint by Bob Dylan. In fine condition. The record is included. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the original recipient, in part: “I have been a Bob Dylan ‘fanatic since teenage years and in 2009 I bought tickets for myself and my wife to see his concert at the O2 Arena, London, on Saturday 24/4/2009…After a morning in the British Museum, we came back to the hotel for lunch and I insisted on going across the river and check out the ‘practicalities of getting into the Arena later that evening…I took 2 LPs, on the offchance we might see someone of interest…All I can then recall is my wife exclaiming: ‘It’s him!’ and I immediately ran to the back of a group about 80 yards in front of us…I lost sight of my wife as I tried to stay in the ‘scrum’ of people trying to get his attention and I was overwhelmed when he took the LP and quickly signed it without looking up.” Starting Bid $500
848. Bob Dylan Signed ‘Three Chairs’ Giclee Print. Vibrant
limited edition color 22 x 27.5 giclee print entitled ‘Three Chairs,’ numbered 70/295, signed in the lower right corner in pencil, “Bob Dylan.” Published as part of The Drawn Blank Series, Washington Green/Black Buffalo Artworks, 2011. In fine condition, with a small crease to the lower right corner tip. Accompanied by the original folder and by a certificate of authenticity from Washington Green Fine Art. Starting Bid $200
849. The Eagles Signed Acoustic Guitar. Gorgeous Takamine G Series (GS-
330S) acoustic guitar with a natural finish, signed neatly on the body in black felt tip by Don Henley, Joe Walsh, Glenn Frey, and Timothy B. Schmit. In very fine condition. Accompanied by a handsome Takamine hardshell carrying case, which bears some trivial outer wear. Starting Bid $300
Super rare fully signed Led Zeppelin III
850. Led Zeppelin Signed Album. Led Zeppelin III album (UK pressing) signed on the reverse in ballpoint by Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Paul Jones, and John Bonham. The signatures date to around the time of the album’s release. In fine condition, with the gloss on the back cover lightly sanded off to aid in ink adhesion. The record is included. With tracks like ‘Immigrant Song,’ ‘Since I’ve Been Loving You,’ ‘Gallows Pole,’ and ‘Bron-Y-Aur Stomp,’ Led Zeppelin III marked a turning point in the band’s sound that blended electric hard rock with acoustic folk. The album hit number one on the charts in both the US and UK, and remains recognized as a classic today. This is a superb uninscribed example, fully signed with clear, vintage signatures. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $1000
Full Led Zeppelin autographs on rare Swan Song display and Houses of the Holy album
851. Led Zeppelin Signed Album and Swan Song Display. Terrific pairing of signed Led Zeppelin items: a UK vinyl pressing of the band’s fifth studio album, Houses of the Holy, which has been signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint by John Bonham; and a UK cardstock Swan Song record display, 12 x 12, which has been signed in blue ballpoint by Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, and John Paul Jones. The consignor notes the Bonham signature was obtained at a launch party for the album in a nightclub in Studley, the Midlands, and the Swan Song display signatures were obtained by Dave Lewis, editor and founder of the Led Zeppelin fanzine ‘Tight But Loose,’ at London’s Heathrow Airport on May 17, 1977, when the group were flying to the USA for the final leg of their last American tour. In overall fine condition. The record is included. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. A stellar set of Zeppelin signatures just primed for display. Starting Bid $1000
854. Queen Signatures. Ballpoint signatures of Queen on three separate 5.5 x 4 album pages—“Freddie Mercury” and “Brian May,” “Roger Taylor,” who adds “Queen” in block letters, and “John Deacon.” The consignor notes that the signatures were obtained at the Roundhouse hotel in Lansdowne, England on November 23, 1975, on the day that Queen were due to perform in nearby Bournemouth at the Winter Gardens. In fine condition, with skipping to May’s signature. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks, a concert ticket from the Winter Gardens performance, and a letter of provenance from the original recipient. Starting Bid $300
Huge Presley portrait inscribed to Ed Sullivan
853. Elvis Presley Oversized Photograph Signed and Inscribed to Ed Sullivan. Incredible color semi-glossy 11
x 14 close-up photo of Elvis as he was pictured on the September 1956 front cover of TV Guide, signed and inscribed on the original ‘TV Guide Cover Portrait’ mat in black ballpoint, “To Mr. Ed Sullivan, My sincere thanks to a great guy, Thanks, Elvis Presley.” Attractively matted and framed to an overall size of 23.5 x 27. In fine condition.
After successful appearances on The Milton Berle Show and the Dorsey Brothers’ Stage Show, Elvis was poised to make his premiere on the nation’s most popular variety program: The Ed Sullivan Show. The popular TV host knew that he had to feature Presley, then filming his first motion picture and riding high on his recently released debut LP. After a series of tough negotiations with Col. Tom Parker, Ed Sullivan had his man, signing him to a series of three performances in the summer of 1956 to the tune of $50,000—an unprecedented amount at the time—with Elvis’ first appearance taking place on September 9, 1956. A superlative piece of music history that unites two kings of pop culture. Starting Bid $1000
855. Queen: Freddie Mercury. UK vinyl pressing of the 1975 Queen album A Night at the Opera, signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint, “Best wishes, Freddie Mercury.” The consignor notes that the signature was obtained at Pinewood studios, near London, England, in the late 1970s. In fine condition. The record is included. Accompanied by certificates of authenticity from Tracks and the Official International Queen Fan Club, and by a typed provenance note from the original recipient. Starting Bid $300
Huge original painting of the Stones’ iconic logo, rendered by its designer
856. Rolling Stones: John
Pasche. 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
857. Van Halen Signed Album. Beautiful example of Van
Halen’s sixth studio album 1984, signed on the front cover in gold and silver paint pen by all four original band members: David Lee Roth, Eddie Van Halen, Alex Van Halen, and Michael Anthony. This is an original first issue 1984 album from Japan (Cat# P-11369) released in 1983, and the un-played original record is included. In fine condition. Accompanied by full letters of authenticity from REAL and Walls of Sound. The consignor notes that the autographs were all obtained in person. Starting Bid $300 858. The Who: Keith Moon. UK vinyl pressing of the 1965 Who album My Generation, signed on his front cover image in blue ballpoint by Keith Moon. The consignor notes that the signature dates to the mid 1960s. In very good to fine condition, with tears, and an area of paper loss, to the right edge. The record is included. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks, and by a letter of provenance from the previous owner. Starting Bid $200
Stunning example of Jackson’s Thriller, one of the greatest albums in music history
859. Michael Jackson Signed Album. Thriller album
by Michael Jackson, who has signed prominently on the front cover in black felt tip. In fine to very fine condition. The record is included. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from REAL. A beautiful uninscribed example of Jackson’s landmark album. Starting Bid $300
