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CONTENTS Beatles..........................................................2
Posters and Handbills.................................67
Elvis.............................................................27
50s ..............................................................70
Bob Dylan ...................................................29
60s...............................................................71
Jimi Hendrix ................................................34
The Sib Hashian Collection.........................81
Rolling Stones.............................................41
70s...............................................................92
The Doors....................................................45
The Ramones ...........................................103
Grateful Dead..............................................48
Punk Rock.................................................105
Led Zeppelin................................................51
80s.............................................................109
Pink Floyd....................................................56
Prince........................................................110
Country & Folk.............................................58
90s and Beyond........................................124
Jazz/Blues/Standards..................................61
Terms and Conditions................................130
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Remarkably rare, fully signed Meet the Beatles! 5000. Beatles Signed ‘Meet the Beatles’ Album. Capitol Records (T
2047) pressing of the Meet the Beatles! album, signed neatly on the back cover in blue ballpoint by Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, George Harrison, and John Lennon. In fine condition. The record is not included. A virtually flawless example of the Beatles’ second album to be released in the United States. Despite the album’s front cover claiming the record to be the band’s ‘first,’ in actuality, Meet the Beatles! was their second, with Introducing…The Beatles released by Vee-Jay Records only 10 days prior on January 10, 1964. Meet the Beatles! jumped to the top of the Billboard Charts a month later and remained at number one for 11 weeks before it was replaced by The Beatles’ Second Album. For millions of Beatles fans, this groundbreaking record served as a resounding first impression that heralded the beginnings of American Beatlemania. Featuring Robert Freeman’s iconic cover art, the very same used for the United Kingdom release of With the Beatles, this fully signed early American pressing represents the pinnacle of Fab Four autograph collecting, and is thus a must-have for the true-blue Beatles fan. Starting Bid $10000
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5001. Beatles. Highly appealing original 39.75 x 21.75 poster promoting the Capitol Records release of Something New, the 1964 Beatles album that included several songs from the British release of A Hard Day’s Night, with song titles and image of the band performing on the Ed Sullivan show to right side, and large bold text to left side: “Here Now! The Beatles, Newest and Greatest!” Rolled, archivally linen-backed, and beautifully professionally restored to fine condition. Starting Bid $200
Rare original ‘butcher’ outtake contact sheet by Robert Whitaker 5002. Beatles ‘Butcher Cover’ Outtake Contact Sheet by Robert Whitaker. Rare original vintage
glossy 10 x 8 contact sheet of outtake photos taken by Robert Whitaker, featuring twelve different images from the famous ‘Butcher Cover’ photo session for the band’s ninth studio album, Yesterday and Today. The photos were taken by Whitaker at the Vale Studio in Chelsea, London on March 25, 1966. In very good condition, with scattered light creasing and dimpling to the surface. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Whitaker’s photo shoot, which features the Fab Four covered in raw meat, dolls and false teeth, was inspired by the German surrealist Hans Bellmer’s images of dismembered doll and mannequin parts. A unique, behind-the-scenes series of images from this infamous photo shoot. Starting Bid $200
5003. Beatles ‘Butcher Cover’ Outtake Photograph by Robert Whitaker.
Original vintage glossy 7.25 x 9.25 silver gelatin photo of the Beatles during Robert Whitaker’s famous ‘Butcher Cover’ photo session for the band’s ninth studio album, Yesterday and Today. The outtake photo was taken by Whitaker at the Vale Studio in Chelsea, London on March 25, 1966, and has been colored in blue felt tip by Whitaker. In fine condition, with scattered light surface marks. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Whitaker’s photo shoot, which features the Fab Four covered in raw meat, dolls and false teeth, was inspired by the German surrealist Hans Bellmer’s images of dismembered doll and mannequin parts. Starting Bid $200
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5004. Beatles ‘From Me to You’ Demo Single. Rare 1963 Parlophone A-label 7˝ demo
record of the Beatles’ single ‘From Me To You / Thank You Girl,’ with the label reading: “Demonstration Record / Not For Sale.” The single was released with the catalogue number R 5015 on April 12, 1963; the A-side label is annotated in ink with a date of April 11, 1963. Side 1 matrix: “7XCE 17329 – 1N.” Side 2 matrix: “7XCE 17330 – 1N.” Stampers side 1: “‘MT’ ‘JR’.” Stampers side 2: “‘MT’ ‘JR’.” No tax codes. In fine condition, with wear to the sleeve. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $200
5005. Beatles ‘Second State’ Mono Butcher Album. The Beatles Yesterday
and Today mono ‘second state’ butcher cover (Capitol, 1966). This ‘second state’ example features the revised ‘trunk cover’ pasteover that Capitol Records used to fix the already printed album sleeves in response to public backlash. Ringo’s tell-tale black v-neck from the original image can be seen through the pasteover on the right side. In fine condition, with light scuffing, and a thin line of surface irregularity to the right side. The record and original Capitol inner sleeve are not 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: a photo of the four mop-tops dressed in butchers’ coats and draped with raw meat and doll parts. 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. An attractive ‘unpeeled’ example of this sought-after album. Starting Bid $200
5006. Beatles ‘Second State’ Stereo Butcher Album. The Beatles Yesterday and Today stereo ‘second state’ butcher cover (Capitol, 1966). This ‘second state’ example features the revised ‘trunk cover’ pasteover that Capitol Records used to fix the already printed album sleeves in response to public backlash. Ringo’s tell-tale black v-neck from the original image can be seen through the pasteover on the right side. In fine condition. The record and original Capitol inner sleeve are not 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; these have frequently been peeled away by collectors to reveal the infamous butcher image below. Stereo covers are much rarer than the mono versions as they were produced in far fewer quantities. Starting Bid $200
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Extremely rare ‘Something / Come Together’ Parlophone demo single 5007. Beatles ‘Something’ Demo Single. Extremely rare 1969 Parlophone
A-label 7˝ demo record of the Beatles’ single ‘Something / Come Together,’ with the label reading: “Demonstration Record / Not For Sale.” The single was released with the catalogue number R 5814 on October 31, 1969. Side 1 matrix: “7YCE 21369 - 1 U.” Side 2 matrix: “7YCE 21370 - 1 U.” Stampers side 1: “‘KT’ ‘3’ ‘GL’.” Stampers side 2: “‘KT’ ‘4’ ‘RD’.” No tax code. In fine condition, with wear to the sleeve. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $500
5008. Beatles ‘Third State’ Mono Butcher Album. The Beatles Yesterday and Today mono ‘third state’ butcher cover (Capitol, 1966). This ‘third state’ version features the ‘butcher’ cover, the previously affixed ‘trunk’ cover pasteover having been professionally peeled from the album jacket to reveal the butcher cover underneath. The peel is in good to very good condition, with heavy overall creasing, staining, and multiple tears repaired on the reverse; the album itself is in fine condition. The record and original Capitol 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; these have frequently been peeled away by collectors to reveal the infamous butcher image below. Starting Bid $200
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5009. Beatles ‘Third State’ Stereo Butcher Album.
The Beatles Yesterday and Today stereo ‘third state’ butcher cover (Capitol, 1966). This ‘third state’ version features the ‘butcher’ cover, the previously affixed ‘trunk’ cover pasteover having been professionally peeled from the album jacket to reveal the butcher cover underneath. In very good to fine condition, with overall creasing to the peel, which also bears a stain to the lower right corner, and several tears which have been repaired on the reverse; the album itself is in fine condition. The record and original Capitol inner sleeve are not 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; these have frequently been peeled away by collectors to reveal the infamous butcher image below. Stereo covers are much rarer than the mono versions as they were produced in far fewer quantities. Starting Bid $200
Arranging the infamous ‘Butcher Cover’ photo shoot 5010. Beatles ‘Yesterday and Today’ Butcher Cover Photo Shoot Documents. Two internal memos from NEMS Enterprises arranging for the infamous ‘Butcher Cover’ photo shoot, sent to Brian Epstein by Tony Barrow, each one page, 7.75 x 10, March 7 and 18, 1966. Both have the subject “The Beatles/Photography.” The first, in full: “There is a new shortage of colour and black and white material on The Beatles to satisfy numerous demands—particularly for America, Germany and Japan. As soon as the four boys are together again towards the end of March I would like to arrange a Bob Whitaker studio session with Leslie Bryce ‘sitting in’ to take black and white for The Beatles Monthly Book. Does this have your O.K.?” Tony Barrow has initialed the memorandum “TB” in blue ballpoint, and Brian Epstein has written the word “Noted” in pencil.
The follow-up message from eleven days later, in full: “‘I am following up on the attached note to suggest next Thursday afternoon, 24 March, from 3.00p.m. to 5.30p.m. for The Beatles to attend a studio photo session for Bob Whitaker with Leslie Bryce ‘sitting in’ to take black and white for The Beatles Monthly Book. In fact I have in mind to suggest that John or another Beatle should lunch with Brazilian journalist Senhor Lengyl on Thursday prior to the session. Next Thursday afternoon had been agreed as the time for Lord Snowdon to photograph the group for LIFE but that project is now postponed. I would welcome a quick reaction from you on this, please.” Barrow has also initialed this memo in blue ballpoint, “TB.” Stapled together and in very good to fine condition, with creasing to the lower right side of each sheet. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks and a letter from Beatles historian Mark Lewisohn, in full: “‘I have been asked to authenticate these original pieces of paper. They are two separate internal office memos from Nems Enterprises (and Beatles) press officer Tony Barrow to Beatles manager Brian Epstein, the first (7 March 1966) requesting Epstein’s approval for a Beatles photo session with Robert/Bob Whitaker towards the end of March, when the group were reconvening after a long interlude. In the second (18 March 1966) Barrow is advancing his previous request, now specifying the afternoon of 24 March, a date that had been marked for a photo session for Life magazine with Lord Snowdon, which had since been shelved. It turned out that the session eventually took place 24 hours later, and that Whitaker had the idea to drape the Beatles in dismembered dolls and bloody meat, leading to the highly collectable ‘Butcher cover’ album cover.” Starting Bid $300
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5011. Beatles 1961 Hambleton Hall Ticket. Green 4.75 x 3.25 ticket for a
“Rock ‘n Roll Dance” that took place on a series of Sundays at Hambleton Hall, Huyton, Liverpool, in 1961. The Beatles played on eight occasions between August and December in 1961 at the venue, and there is a very strong possibility that this generic ticket was issued for one of the shows at which The Beatles performed. In very fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks, noting that ticket is from the collection of former Cavern Club compère Bob Wooler. Wooler was a pivotal figure in the Merseyside music scene of the early sixties. He introduced The Beatles countless times during their 292 appearances at The Cavern and was a great ambassador for the group. Starting Bid $200
Sought-after pre-Beatlemania signatures— John, Paul, George, and Ringo sign in ‘62 5012. Beatles 1962 Signatures. Outstanding vintage circa late 1962 ballpoint signatures, “John Lennon,” “Beatles, Paul McCartney, xxx,” “George Harrison,” and “Ringo Starr,” on a light blue 5 x 3 album page. In fine condition, with very light staining to the lower corners. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from noted Beatles expert Frank Caiazzo, noting: “All four have signed very nicely in blue ballpoint…These signatures date from late 1962.” A spectacular, early set of signatures from the Fab Four. Starting Bid $1000
5013. Beatles 1963 NME Awards Program. Original vintage program for the 1962–63 Annual Poll-Winners’ All-Star Concert presented by New Musical Express (NME) at Wembley’s Empire Pool on April 21, 1963, 14 pages, 5.75 x 8.75, which lists the Beatles as one of the “Guest Attractions” alongside Mark Wynter, Mike Berry, David Jacobs, and Gerry and the Pacemakers. The lineup schedule lists the Beatles as playing third from last, behind Billy Fury and Cliff Richard. In very good condition, with creasing, soiling, and light staining throughout. The Beatles were second on the bill for the New Musical Express 1962-63 Annual Poll-Winners’ All-Star Concert, held at the Empire Pool in Wembley, London. Topping the 14-act bill were Cliff Richard and The Shadow. The venue was filled with 10,000 people. The Beatles won no awards on this day, as the polling had taken place towards the end of 1962 and they were insufficiently known nationwide, but the NME made them the penultimate act of the day due to the success of their recent singles. Starting Bid $200
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Ultra-clean, large 1963 signatures of the Fab Four 5014. Beatles 1963 Signatures. Outstanding vintage circa late 1963 ballpoint signatures, “Paul McCartney,” “George Harrison,” “John Lennon,” and “Ringo Starr,” on an off-white 5.25 x 6.5 album page. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks and a letter of authenticity from noted Beatles expert Frank Caiazzo, who notes that “these are excellent, complete examples of their signatures. This page was signed by the Beatles in 1963.” Starting Bid $1000
The Beatles return to the Ed Sullivan Show 5015. Beatles 1965 Ed Sullivan Show Handwritten Set List. Handwritten set list by Brian Epstein’s personal assistant Wendy Hanson for the Beatles’ Ed Sullivan Show appearance recorded on August 14, 1965, one page, 4.25 x 6, Waldorf Astoria stationery, in full: “I feel fine, I’m down, Ringo - Act Naturally / Ticket to ride, Yesterday, Help, Ed Sullivan.” The set list would have been written down by Wendy Hanson during a phone conversation between a member of The Beatles—who were staying at the Warwick Hotel in New York—so that the information could be given to a member of the production for the Ed Sullivan Show. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks and a letter from Beatles historian Mark Lewisohn, in part: “I have been asked to authenticate this original 1965 note handwritten on the stationery of the Hotel WaldorfAstoria, New York City. It was written by Wendy Hanson – PA to Beatles manager Brian Epstein – who was accompanying them on the Beatles’ August 1965 North American concert tour. The first engagement – on August 14 1965, the night before the Beatles played at Shea Stadium – was a video recording for The Ed Sullivan Show, and this document gives their six-song set-list, dictated by the Beatles and taken down by Wendy as their aide-memoire.” Starting Bid $300
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Complete ticket for the Fab Four’s invasion of Shea Stadium 5016. Beatles 1965 Shea Stadium Ticket. Extremely rare
full ticket for the Beatles’ legendary concert at New York’s Shea Stadium on August 15, 1965, 6.25 x 1.5, issued for “Upper Reserved,” “Sec. 27,” “Row U,” and “Seat 13,” with front featuring an image of the group in matching suits, and reverse listing rain check information. Displayed in a plastic screw-down holder. In very good to fine condition, with light soiling and staining. With less than 20 known to exist, full admission passes from this memorable Beatles event are among rock’s most sought-after tickets. Starting Bid $200
Citation of achievement for ‘Yellow Submarine’ 5017. Beatles 1966 BMI ‘Yellow Submarine’ Certificate. Uncommon 1966 citation of achievement presented by Broadcast Music Inc., 11.25 x 17, awarded in “recognition of the great national popularity attained by” the Beatles song ‘Yellow Submarine,’ which names John Lennon and Paul McCartney as the writers, and Maclen Music, Inc., as the publisher. Signed at the bottom by BMI President Robert Sour and Vice President Theodora Zavin. Lower left retains gold foil BMI seal with purple ribbon. In fine condition, with light toning and tack holes to the margins. Starting Bid $200
5018. Beatles 1966 Shea Stadium Film Program. Scarce NEMS bi-fold program for
the 1966 documentary The Beatles at Shea Stadium, 9 x 13.75, containing a synopsis of the film by Beatles press officer Tony Barrow and several images of the band during their historic concert at the New York City stadium on August 15, 1965. In very good to fine condition, with some light toning and creasing. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $200
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The Beatles rock Shea Stadium for the last time 5019. Beatles 1966 Shea Stadium Ticket and Flyer. Sought-after pair of
items: a full ticket for the Beatles’ concert at New York’s Shea Stadium on August 23, 1966, 6.25 x 1.4, issued for “Upper Reserved,” “Sec. 6,” “Row R,” and “Seat 10,” with front featuring an image of the Beatles in matching suits; and an original color 6.25 x 8.75 flyer for the Beatles concert at Shea Stadium in 1965, which depicts the band huddled together against a yellow background below bold text: “Sid Bernstein presents the Beatles, In Person.” Both items are affixed to a blue 13.5 x 9.5 cardstock mount with a signed certificate of authenticity from Bernstein, who notes: “Your individually numbered ticket is from the only remaining lot of tickets that were not sold prior to the concert. These tickets were recently discovered in a vault among valuable entertainment memorabilia that I have collected during my 34 years in the music and entertainment industry.” In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $300
5020. Beatles 1973 Apple Christmas Party Invitation. Invitation, 6 x 4.25, issued to Beatles fan club secretary Freda Kelly (made out to “Freda + Guest”) for the Apple Records Christmas Party at Bow Street Studios on December 21, 1973. In fine condition, with a very light stain to the top edge. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $200
5021. Beatles Original 1964 Chicago Program. Original vintage program for the Beatles concert at the International Amphitheatre in Chicago, Illinois, on September 5, 1964, four pages, 6.25 x 9.25, with first page featuring head-shots of the band members, and Lennon’s and Harrison’s surnames erroneously swapped below their images. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
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Rare uninscribed, fully signed program from their second USA tour 5023. Beatles Signed 1965 American Tour Program.
Magnificent vintage program for the Beatles’ 1965 American Tour, with front cover entitled “Beatles (U.S.A.) Ltd.,” and signed neatly above their respective images in black ballpoint by George Harrison, John Lennon, Ringo Starr, and Paul McCartney. Published by Souvenir Publishing & Distributing Co., the program measures 12 x 12 and contains 28 pages of images devoted to each member of the Fab Four. In very good to fine condition, with a central vertical fold, scattered creasing, and old tape stains to the inside front cover. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from noted Beatles expert Frank Caiazzo, which states: “The signatures date from the time of the Beatles 1965 North American Tour, which took place between August 15th through 31st of that year and they are excellent representative examples from the period. Beatles U.S. tour programs signed [by] all four members are extremely rare and desirable.” This is the first uninscribed, fully signed 1965 American tour program that we have offered. Starting Bid $1000
Fully signed first UK pressing of ‘Twist and Shout’ 5024. Beatles Signed 45 RPM Record. Wonderful and
quite rare first UK pressing of the band’s debut EP, Twist and Shout, signed and inscribed in fountain pen on the back cover of the sleeve, “To Christine, love, John Lennon xxx,” “Love, Ringo Starr xxx,” “love from Paul McCartney xxx,” and “George Harrison xxx.” Signatures were obtained in between August 19-24, 1963, in Bournemouth, Hampshire, for a young female fan who was invited to meet the group back stage after winning a Disc magazine contest, during their six-day engagement at the Gaumont Cinema. In fine condition, with brushing to Paul’s “xxx.” The record is included. Disc Magazine ran several contests during 1963, with the grand prize being front row seats to a Beatles show, and a chance to meet the group backstage. Released in mid-July of 1963, the band’s first official EP contained four tracks from their Please Please Me album. The sleeve featured a Fiona Adams photo of the band taken at a former bomb site at the rear of Euston Station, with the Beatles tunes on the back cover credited to “McCartney-Lennon.” This EP stayed on the charts for an incredible 64 weeks, selling over 800,000 copies, despite the fact that their full-length album had been number one on the charts for 10 weeks. According to expert Frank Caiazzo, to date, there have been less than ten authentically signed Beatles EPs brought to light. A super-scarce fully signed offering of a rare Beatles title. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Beatles expert Frank Caiazzo. Starting Bid $1000
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Extremely rare ‘Thank Your Lucky Stars’ call sheet signed by the Beatles and other musical guests 5025. Beatles Signed Call Sheet. Sought-after original call sheet for the taping of the British television show Thank Your Lucky Stars on March 28, 1965, one page, 8 x 13, signed in the lower portion in black ballpoint by the Beatles—Paul McCartney, George Harrison, John Lennon, and Ringo Starr. The Beatles sign their names in the fields marked: “Brian Intros, Interviews the Beatles,” “The Beatles, ‘Ticket to Ride,’ ‘Yes it is,’” “Wind Up,” and “The Beatles Play Out, Super Roller.” The sheet is also signed by several other musicians who performed on the show that evening, including: Tom Jones, Peter Asher and Gordon Waller, Gene Pearson, Charlie Thomas, Johnny Moore, Johnny Terry, and Billy Davis of The Drifters, and the original Animals lineup of Hilton Valentine, Alan Price, Eric Burdon, Chas Chandler, and John Steel. In very good condition, with intersecting folds, overall creasing, paper loss to the upper left corner, and a vertical tear running along the left edge of the type. Two years after their Thank Your Lucky Stars premiere, the Beatles made their final performance on the program on the date of this call sheet, March 28, 1965. Filming took place at Alpha Television Studios in Aston, Birmingham, with the Beatles miming recordings to three songs before a studio audience, ‘Eight Days a Week,’ ‘Yes It Is,’ and ‘Ticket to Ride.’ A hugely desirable call sheet dating to the recording and filming period of Help! Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from noted Beatles expert Frank Caiazzo, who notes that the “signatures on this call sheet were obtained by Hilton Valentine, who was the rhythm guitar player for The Animals, and as such it has impeccable provenance. After obtaining The Beatles autographs on this call sheet, he thought it would be a good idea to have everyone sign if he could…While he didn’t manage to get everybody, he did put together an impressive collection. Signed Beatles TV show call sheets are indeed rare and desirable, and few have turned up over the years.” Starting Bid $2500
Choice Beatles photo signed by all four 5026. Beatles Signed Photograph. Vintage glossy
7.25 x 5.5 full-length publicity photo of the Beatles in their distinctive matching gray collarless suits, signed on the reverse in fountain pen, “Love, Paul McCartney, xxx” and “Love, John Lennon, xxx,” and in black ballpoint, “George Harrison” and “Ringo Starr, xxx.” Archivally double-matted and framed with an image of the front of the signed photo to an overall size of 14.5 x 19.5; backing of frame has a window for viewing front of photo. In fine condition, with a slight crease beneath Harrison’s last name, and some ink spattering on the image side between Lennon and McCartney. A superb set of clean signatures from the Fab Four. Starting Bid $1000
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The Beatles by Hoffman— fully signed by the band in March 1964 5027. Beatles Signed Photograph. First-rate vintage matte-finish 10 x 8 photo of the Beatles wearing matching collarless suits during a Dezo Hoffman photo shoot in 1963, signed in black ballpoint, “John Lennon, xxx,” and in blue ballpoint, “George Harrison, xxx,” “Paul McCartney,” and “Ringo Starr, xxx.” In fine condition, with a few light creases and very faint discoloration in the bottom border. Accompanied by a lengthy letter of provenance from the original recipient, as well as by a letter of authenticity from noted Beatles expert Frank Caiazzo, who states that this “photograph was signed by The Beatles in March of 1964, when the band was in the midst of filming their first feature movie entitled ‘A Hard Day’s Night.’ This is one of the most desirable images to have signed by The Beatles, as it is the most recognizable pose of the world’s most famous foursome.” A quintessential Beatles photo augmented all the more by its lack of inscription and above-average condition—unquestionably among the very finest fully signed examples we have offered. Starting Bid $2500
5028. Beatles Signed Photographs. Two identi-
cal vintage 6 x 8 cardstock promo photos distributed with the Beatles’ 1963 autumn tour program, one signed in ink by John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr, and the other signed in blue ballpoint by Paul McCartney. In very good to fine condition, with poor-tomoderate signature contrast, corner tape stains and a small tack hole to the Paul photo, and a central horizontal fold and partially-removed inscription to the multi-signed photo. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks, noting that the signatures were obtained in Cheltenham, England on November 1, 1963. Starting Bid $500
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1962 signatures from the Beatles’ last Star-Club residency 5029. Beatles Signed StarClub Ticket. Super early
Star Club, Hamburg Rock n’ Twist-Zentrale entry ticket, 3.5 x 2.25, signed on the reverse in fountain pen during their last stint at the club, “The Beatles, Paul McCartney,” “Ringo Starr,” “John Lennon,” and “George Harrison.” These were signed for Clint Riven, guitarist for The Wags, during the Beatles’ final Hamburg residency from December 18–31, 1962. In very good to fine condition, with overall bleeding to the signatures, creasing, and paper loss to edges. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks and a letter of provenance from the daughter of the original recipient, in full: “In the 1960s Nis-Uwe Westphal aka Clint Raven (16.05.1943 – 13.05.2014) met The Beatles at the Star Club a couple of times performing alongside as a member of the Wags. He always told me that within the group John Lennon has the most absurd kind of humour running around adorned with a toilet seat around his neck. My father liked the way the Beatles represented the spirit of that time not answering the question journalists in a kind and thankful manner anymore. Clint has always been a devoted guitarist and singer holding up the spirit and music of the 60s.” Starting Bid $1000
Extremely rare Apple pressing of Brute Force’s ‘King of Fuh’
5030. Brute Force ‘King of Fuh’ 45 RPM Record. Extremely rare withdrawn Apple Records 7˝ 45 RPM record of the Brute Force single ‘King Of Fuh / Nobody Knows.’ Stamped matrix numbers on the A-side are “APPLE 8 A 2,” stamped matrix numbers on the B-side are “APPLE 8 B 2.” In fine condition, with wear only to the sleeve. Recording under the pseudonym ‘Brute Force,’ Stephen Friedland’s song ‘King of Fuh’ came to the attention of the Beatles via Nat Weiss, a friend and confidant of Brian Epstein. The title’s wordplay caught the attention of John Lennon and George Harrison, who advocated for its release by Apple. Harrison also arranged for strings to be dubbed on the track, and it was assigned catalog number “Apple 8” for release in May 1969. It was pressed in a very limited quantity and never received distribution because of the ‘obscene’ lyrics, making it an exceedingly rare 45 RPM record today. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $300
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Brian Epstein’s 1967 address book— a who’s who of British rock and roll
5031. Brian Epstein’s Address and Telephone Book. Brian Epstein’s personally-owned and -used black address and
telephone book from 1967, 57 pages, 4 x 6.5, containing 404 entries: some of which are typed, some of which are in the hand of Brian Epstein, and some which have been added in a secretarial hand on his behalf. Entries in Brian Epstein’s own hand include: Atlantic Records, Eric Anderson, Bob Anthony, Sid Bernstein, Kenn Brodziak,Leonard Bernstein, Bob Bonis, Capitol Records, Diana Dors, Bob Ewbanks, Henry Grossman, Hullabaloo, London Records, Alan Livingstone, Nemperor Artists, Col. Tom Parker, Derek Taylor, and Norman Weiss. Notable typed entries include: Cilla Black, Eric Burdon, Tony Barrow, David Bailey, Peter Brown, Al Broda, Eric Clapton, Michael Copper, Maureen Cleave, Decca Records, Hunter Davies, Terry Doran, EMI Studios (Abbey Road), Mick Jagger, Brian Jones, Kenny Lynch, Denny Laine, Melody Maker, Keith Moon, Gerry Marsden, Mr. & Mrs. J. McCartney, Olympic Sound Studios, Keith Richard, Robert Stigwood, Alistair Taylor, Klaus Voorman, Robert Whitaker, and Orson Welles. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks and a letter of provenance from Epstein’s nephew, confirming that “the address book…was formerly the property of my uncle, Brian Epstein.” Starting Bid $1000
5032. Brian Epstein’s Pair of ‘The Beatles Abroad’ 1965 BBC Tapes. Brian Epstein’s
personally-owned pair of British Broadcasting Corporation reelto-reel tapes entitled “The Beatles Abroad,” broadcast on the BBC Light Programme on August 30, 1965, with each tape lasting 45 minutes. The show was presented by Brian Matthew, who was touring with the Beatles during the group’s 1965 tour of the USA and Canada, and contains interviews with fans at various venues including Shea Stadium, New York, interviews with the Beatles, and various Beatles songs. In very good to fine condition, with soiling and mildewing to the original boxes. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks and two letters of provenance from Epstein’s nephew, confirming that “the tape…was formerly the property of my uncle, Brian Epstein.” Starting Bid $200
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5033. George Harrison Signed Book. Signed book: Songs by George Harrison. Limited edition, numbered 714/2500. Surrey, England: Genesis Publications Limited, 1987. Leather-bound hardcover with clamshell case, 7 x 10.25, 175 pages. Signed on the colophon in fountain pen by Harrison. Also signed on a bookplate affixed to the first free end page by the illustrator Keith West. Slipcase includes a limited edition four-song CD with the tracks ‘Sat Singing,’ ‘Lay His Head,’ ‘For Your Blue,’ and ‘Flying Hour.’ Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: fine, in a fine clamshell case. Released in a single print run, this gorgeously displayed lyric book is considered an essential addition to any Harrison or Beatles collection, and is enhanced furthermore by the inclusion of the highly sought-after Songs by George Harrison EP. Starting Bid $200
5034. George Harrison Signed Check. Apple Records, Inc.
business check, 8 x 3.5, filled out in another hand and signed by Harrison, “George Harrison,” payable to Frenches for £9.10.2, January 15, 1971. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
“John Lennon (rhythm guitar) (married)” 5035. John Lennon ‘Married’ Annotated Album. UK mono pressing of the Beatles’
debut album Please Please Me, annotated on the reverse of the sleeve in blue ballpoint by John Lennon, “(Married),” a reference to his unpublicized marriage to Cynthia Powell. In fine condition, with some small tears and creases to edges. The record is included. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks, stating that this was formerly the property of The Beatles press officer Tony Barrow. Lennon was married to Cynthia Powell on August 23, 1962, at the Liverpool Mount Pleasant registry office and Paul McCartney and George Harrison were in attendance along with their manager Brian Epstein. The Beatles’ PR team tried to keep the union low profile, fearing that Lennon’s monogamy would adversely effect the band’s popularity among female fans. Revealingly, in a 2003 interview conducted by Mark Lewisohn, Tony Barrow stated that on one occasion when the Beatles were in the presence of a couple of reporters ‘John just went and wrote ‘married’ on the press office copy of the Please Please Me album, inviting what did happen, which was one or two journalists asked me why it said that, I laughed it off as John’s little joke.’ Tony also told Mark that Brian Epstein never once asked him to deny that John was married. It was John himself who asked Tony to keep the fact quiet—and then, as stated above, he undid his own wish by writing ‘(married)’ on the LP sleeve. The fact was then famously publicized during their Ed Sullivan Show appearance, when the caption on the screen below Lennon said: ‘Sorry girls, he’s married.’ Starting Bid $200
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Lennon studies at the Liverpool College of Art in February 1960 5036. John Lennon 1960 Liverpool College of Art Results Sheet.
Examination results sheet for the 1959/1960 Intermediate Drawing School at the Liverpool College of Art, one page, 8 x 10.25, issued for “Second Year—Group 5,” with the assessment for “Half Term. Feb. 15th. 1960.” Listed in the left border among the nine other students is a 19-year-old John Lennon, who receives a grade of “55” in the categories “Life” and “Compn.” The lone name crossed off the list, Thelma Pickles, was an early girlfriend of Lennon, who he began dating in the autumn of 1958. Pickles was one of the handful of lucky spectators that observed Lennon, Paul McCartney, and George Harrison play guitars in the kitchen of Lennon’s aunt and uncle at 251 Menlove Avenue. In very good to fine condition, with creasing, small staple holes, and a tear (and associated paper loss) to the top edge. Consignor notes that the sheet was formerly the property of one of John’s teachers listed, Mr. Bollard. While studying at the Liverpool College of Art, Lennon was introduced to a talented painter by the name of Stuart Sutcliffe. The two became fast friends and in May 1960 the latter was asked to join Lennon’s band as the new bass-player for ‘the Silver Beatles.’ A unique and fascinating piece of Beatles history. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $300
Lennon’s ‘Plastic Ono Band’ interview with Rolling Stone
5037. John Lennon 1970 Rolling Stone Interview Tape. Reel-to-reel audio tape con-
taining the first 13–14 minutes of John Lennon’s interview with Rolling Stone magazine conducted on December 8, 1970, and published on January 21, 1971. Includes a note in an unknown hand summarizing the first nine topics of discussion, which centered on the release of his solo debut album, John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band. Lennon discusses the album (“I think it’s the best thing I’ve ever done”), the stripped-down nature of the arrangements (“Well, I’ve always liked simple rock”), his creative process, and the meaning behind some of the lyrics. In fine condition. Accompanied by digital transfers of the audio tape on CD and DVD. Starting Bid $200
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5038. John Lennon 1975 WFIL Handbill. Uncommon original 8.5 x 11 handbill for the WFIL “Helping Hand Marathon” held between May 16–18, 1975, which lists an ‘in person’ appearance by “Special Guest Star John Lennon.” The handbill features an image of Bob Gruen’s famous photo of Lennon seated atop a New York City rooftop on August 29, 1974, with additional poster text below reading: “Plus Many Other Recording Stars / Live—From WFIL/WPVI Parking Area / Meet WFIL and WPVI Personalities / Free Entertainment, Free Refreshments / Starting 6 P.M. Friday May 16 and continuing until midnight Sunday May 18, 1975 and… IT’S ALL FREE.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
Finally free from Allen Klein’s control, Lennon and McCartney cut a sizable check from their Maclen Music venture
5039. John Lennon and Paul McCartney Signed Check. Maclen (Music) Ltd. business check, 7.75 x 3.5, filled out in another hand and signed by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, payable to Arthur Young McClelland Moors & Co. for £3942.0.0, January 17, 1977. In fine condition. Just a week earlier, the Beatles had finally settled their lawsuit against their former manager Allen Klein, paying a little over five million dollars. Klein was hired as the band’s manager after the death of Brian Epstein, against the wishes of Paul McCartney. The friction between McCartney and Klein was one of the key factors in the band’s break-up, with Paul filing suit against his bandmates and Apple Records, eventually forcing Klein to leave. With Klein finally removed from his position, speculation would once again rise over a possible Beatles reunion in the late 1970s. Starting Bid $1000
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5040. John Lennon and Yoko Ono ‘Two Virgins’ Albums.
Three album versions of Unfinished Music No. 1: Two Virgins, the first of three experimental albums released by John Lennon and Yoko Ono on Apple Records, including: a still-sealed May 1968 pressing from Apple Records, in association with Tetragrammaton Records (T-5001), with original white seal affixed to right edge of brown paper sleeve; a May 1968 UK Mono pressing (APCOR 2); and a May 1978 UK pressing (SAPCOR 2) with laminated cover. Also included is an original glossy 11.5 x 8.75 silver gelatin photo of Lennon and Ono sitting in bed, with the Two Virgins album cover visible in the background; reverse of photo bears a pair of press stamps and an affixed caption crediting the photo to Tom Hanley. In overall fine condition. The records for the sealed and SAPCOR 2 pressings are included. Starting Bid $200
5041. John Lennon and Yoko Ono Photographs and Document. Impressive collection 12 original photographs,
slides, and transparencies of John Lennon and Yoko Ono at various stages of their relationship, ranging in size from 1.25 x 1.5 to 10 x 8, with images including: the couple under blankets during their two week-long Bed-Ins for Peace; the Plastic Ono Band at London’s Lyceum Theatre; Lennon and Ono meeting with Red Indian leaders in 1971; the couple arriving at Heathrow Airport for the launch of Ono’s book Grapefruit; and Ono and Lennon in the editing room for the experimental 1969 film Rape. Also included is a 14-page legal document entitled “Memorandum and Articles of Association of Ono Music Limited,” issued to Joynson–Hicks & Co., on June 24, 1970. In overall very good to fine condition. An exceptional assemblage of rare Lennon-Ono images. Starting Bid $200
5042. John Lennon and Yoko Ono Toronto Rock and Roll Revival Ticket. Rare unused 5.75 x 2.75 ticket for the
“Toronto Rock and Roll Revival 1969” show that took place at Varsity Stadium, University Of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on September 13, 1969, which saw the debut performance of John Lennon with the Plastic Ono Band. Also on the bill were Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Jerry Lee Lewis, Fats Domino, Bob Diddley and Gene Vincent, The Doors, Chicago and Alice Cooper. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $200
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5043. John Lennon Signed ‘Bag One’ Lithograph.
Limited edition 29.75 x 22.75 lithograph entitled entitled ‘Erotic No. 4’ from Lennon’s infamous ‘Bag One’ portfolio, numbered 15/300, prominently signed in pencil, “John Lennon.” The oversized print depicts an intimate scene between Lennon and Yoko Ono. Beautifully mounted, matted, and framed to an overall size of 40 x 32.5. In very fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA.
Image available upon request
In 1969, as a wedding gift for Yoko, John drew the ‘Bag One Portfolio’—a chronicle of their wedding ceremony, honeymoon, and their plea for world peace in the Bed-In. The following year the artwork was produced in a series of three hundred portfolios of fifteen signed prints each. The majority depict John and Yoko’s most intimate, private moments—upon their first exhibition in London, more than half were deemed ‘indecent’ and confiscated by Scotland Yard. The complete set of Bag One lithographs is on permanent display at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Starting Bid $300
5044. John Lennon Signed Album Sleeve. Unfinished Music No. 2: Life with the Lions album by John Lennon
and Yoko Ono, signed and inscribed on the inner album sleeve in black felt tip, “To Malcom, Thanks, from, John & Yoko,” with Lennon adding small portrait sketches of the couple. In fine condition, with a JSA label affixed to lower portion. The record is included. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks, as well as by a modern photo of Lennon in the studio with the recipient, Malcolm Davies, a record cutter at EMI Studios and later the head of Apple’s in-house mastering. An uncommon title with a unique association and a pair of sought-after Lennon sketches. Starting Bid $300
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Signed for a German fan during his famed ‘lost weekend’— “Ich liebe dich, John Lennon”
5045. John Lennon Signed Photograph. Very
desirable glossy 8 x 10 Apple Records publicity photo of Lennon during a recording session, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Gabi, ich liebe dich, John Lennon, 74,” who draws a small smiley face with glasses. In fine condition, with scattered light creasing. Accompanied by certificates of authenticity from Tracks and Beckett Authentication Services, and a letter of authenticity from noted Beatles expert Frank Caiazzo, which states that “Gabi was German woman who was visiting Los Angeles in 1974 during the period called ‘The Lost Weekend,’ when John was in LA carousing with some of his hard partying musician friends. Gabi met John at a dinner and he took a liking to her, so he signed this photograph for her. Lennon autographs from this period are extremely scarce. This is a beautiful example of a John Lennon solo era signed promo photograph.” Starting Bid $1000
Extraordinary 1962 candid snapped by McCartney’s brother, signed by the young John Lennon 5046. John Lennon Signed Photograph.
Early vintage glossy 4.75 x 3 photo of Lennon in a leather jacket taken by Paul McCartney’s brother Mike in 1962, signed and inscribed on the reverse in blue ballpoint, “Love to Tonie, from John Lennon, xxxx.” Handsomely double-matted and framed with a reproduction of the front of the photograph to an overall size of 11 x 14.25. In fine condition. The photo was taken in the McCartneys’ back garden in late September/early October 1962 while they were working on the song ‘I Saw Her Standing There.’ Accompanied by letters of authenticity from Tracks, Perry Cox, and noted Beatles expert Frank Caiazzo, who states that this was signed shortly after it was taken. An exemplary and unusually early inscribed photograph of the future rock ‘n’ roll superstar. Starting Bid $300
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John Lennon’s psychedelic dressing gown from his Kenwood mansion 5047. John Lennon’s 1967 Psychedelic Robe. John
Lennon’s personally-owned and -worn vivid red psychedelic paisley-patterned robe from circa 1967, originating from his home, Kenwood, where he lived from 1964 to 1968. The dazzling robe features half-length sleeves, two large pouch pockets on the front, and a matching waist belt. A “Hartswift” label is sewn on an inner seam. In fine condition. The robe comes from the well-documented Jarlett family collection and is accompanied by a letter of provenance signed by Dot Jarlett, who was John Lennon’s housekeeper during his days with the Beatles. Lennon generously gave her clothing and mementos over the years as tokens of his appreciation. The letter of provenance reads, in part: “The coloured Dressing Gown was worn by John Lennon and given to her son whilst ‘Dot Jarlett’ was in John’s employment during the 1960’s as his housekeeper at his home ‘Kenwood’ in St. Georges Hill, Weybridge, Surrey.” Starting Bid $2500
Hand-edited manuscript for A Spaniard in the Works 5048. John Lennon’s Hand-Edited Typescript for ‘Snore Wife and Some Several Dwarts’. Typed and hand-corrected
manuscript by John Lennon, entitled “Snore Wife and Some Several Dwarts,” two pages, 8 x 10, no date but circa 1964–65. Lennon wrote the piece for inclusion in his 1965 book A Spaniard in the Works; it is a humorous take-off on the classic tale of Snow White, featuring “Sleezy, Grumpty, Sneeky, Dog, Smirkey, Alice? Derick, and Wimpey” as the “several dwarts or cretins.” In blue ballpoint, Lennon has bolded some punctuation, crossed out a few things, and changed a few letters. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks, noting that this originates from the collection of Tom Maschler, the publisher of A Spaniard in the Works. Like Beatles lyrics, manuscripts by Lennon hand are very rare. This is an incredibly important artifact showcasing Lennon’s critically-acclaimed literary talents, composed at the height of Beatlemania. Starting Bid $300
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5049. Paul McCartney Signed Album. Sgt.
Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band album signed on the gatefold in black felt tip by McCartney, “Paul.” In very good condition, with sc uff ing, old tape along the edges, and loss and partial separation to the spine. The record is not included. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA and a letter of provenance from the original recipient, in part: “Paul McCartney signed this album in Seattle while on Tour in 2002. He signed it before the show at his hotel, The Four Seasons, now known as The Olympic.” Starting Bid $200
5051. Paul McCartney Signed Photograph. Glossy 4.25 x 5.75 postcard photo of Paul McCartney holding an award in one hand and his wife Linda in the other, signed in black felt tip by the former Beatles bass player. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
5052. Paul McCartney Signed Promotional Card. Vintage Parlo-
phone Records promo card featuring the Beatles from 1963, 5.75 x 3.75, signed on the reverse in blue ballpoint, “Love, Paul McCartney, xxx.” In very good to fine condition, with light soiling and creasing. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $200
Christmas card sent to a Beatles movie actor 5050. Paul McCartney Signed Christmas Card. Christ-
mas card sent to actor Victor Spinetti in 2009, measuring 5.25 x 7.25 closed, signed and inscribed inside in black ballpoint, “Dear Victor, Paul (McC), xx,” with playful sketches of a heart and smiley face. The front of the card depicts a pastel angel by Edward Burne-Jones. In very fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Spinetti appeared in the Beatles’ films A Hard Day’s Night, Help!, and Magical Mystery Tour during the 1960s—a superb association piece. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $200
5053. Mid Summer Music 1975 MultiSigned Program. Rare
original program for the Mid Summer Music showcase at Wembley Stadium on June 21, 1975, 24 pages, 9 x 13, signed on the front of the colorful die-cut cover in blue ballpoint by Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, and Linda McCartney, with the first page also signed by Harry Nilsson. In fine condition, with light handling wear. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Beatles expert Frank Caiazzo, who notes that all the signatures were “obtained backstage on the day of the show.” Starting Bid $200
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Signed trading card from the Topps ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ set 5054. Paul McCartney Signed Trading Card. 1964
Topps ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ trading card #36 featuring a shot of McCartney from the film’s train sequence, signed on the reverse in red pencil in 1965, “Paul McCartney.” In very good condition, with a crease to Paul’s left shoulder, and a square of surface loss over his forehead. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from noted Beatles expert Frank Caiazzo, in part: “The signature dates to 1965 and it is an excellent example from the period. Trading cards signed by The Beatles are extremely scarce, with very few ever materializing over the years. Beatles autographs from this period in the year 1965 are quite scarce and desirable.” Starting Bid $200
5055. Ringo Starr Signed Check. Ap-
ple Records, Inc. business check, 8 x 3.5, filled out in another hand and signed by Starr, “R. Starkey,” payable to Southern Electricity Board for £125.16.11, November 24, 1970. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
5057. Stuart Sutcliffe Liverpool College of Art Results Sheet. Monthly assessment sheet
from the Liverpool College of Art for 1958/1959, one page, 8 x 13, showing the grades achieved by third and fourth year students. Among the students listed are Stuart Sutcliffe and his best friend Rod Murray. Murray lived with both John Lennon and Stuart Sutcliffe while attending art school and he was also asked to join the Quarrymen. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $200
5058. Wi n g s Signed Program Photograph. Of-
5056. Ringo Starr Signed Documents. Two documents
signed by Ringo Starr: an invoice from Cave Photographic Ltd., signed “R. Starkey,” one page, 5.5 x 8.5, January 12, 1967; and an account statement from Cave Photographic Ltd., signed “R. Starkey,” one page, 8 x 7, February 3, 1967. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $200
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ficial program for The Paul McCartney World Tour of 1989 and 1990, measures 21.75 x 16 open, signed inside on the band image centerfold in black felt tip by Paul and Linda McCartney, Chris Whitten, Paul ‘Wix’ Wickens, Hamish Stuart, and Robbie McIntosh. Archivally double-matted and framed to an overall size of 27.75 x 21.75. In fine condition, with a central vertical fold, as issued. Starting Bid $200
5059. Abbey Road Studio Original Brick Starting Bid $200
5060. Beatles 1963 Cavern Club Promotional Card Starting Bid $200
5061. Beatles 1963 Juke Box Jury Ticket Starting Bid $200
5062. Beatles 1964 ‘Long Tall Sally’ Press Release Starting Bid $200
5063. Beatles 1966 Candlestick Park Ticket Starting Bid $200
5064. Beatles and Rolling Stones 1963 ‘The Great Pop Prom’ Program Starting Bid $200
5065. Beatles and Rolling Stones 1964 NME All-Star Concert Program Starting Bid $200
5066. Beatles Help! Competition Flyer Starting Bid $200
5067. Beatles NEMS Business Card Starting Bid $200
5068. Beatles Original Photograph by Dezo Hoffman Starting Bid $200
5069. Beatles Photograph by Dezo Hoffman Starting Bid $200
5070. Beatles Robert Whitaker Cut-Out Photograph Starting Bid $200
5071. Beatles Shea Stadium Poster Starting Bid $200
5072. Beatles Yellow Submarine Mobile Starting Bid $200
5073. Beatles Yellow Submarine Shell Promotional Poster Starting Bid $200
5074. Cavern Club 1963 Membership Booklet Starting Bid $200
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5075. Brian Epstein’s Furniture Store Business Card Starting Bid $200
5076. Brian Epstein’s Personally-Owned Oversized Photograph Starting Bid $200
5077. George Harrison ‘The Concert for Bangladesh’ Promotional Poster Starting Bid $200
5078. John Lennon ‘Double Fantasy’ Print Starting Bid $200
5079. John Lennon ‘Mind Games’ Promotional Poster Starting Bid $200
5080. John Lennon ‘Walls and Bridges’ Promotional Poster Starting Bid $200
5081. John Lennon and May Pang Original 1974 Photograph and Negative Starting Bid $200
5082. John Lennon and Paul McCartney Royalty Statements Starting Bid $200
5083. John Lennon and Yoko Ono Original Sketch by Joe Petruccio Starting Bid $200
5084. John Lennon Original Painting by Joe Petruccio Starting Bid $200
5085. John Lennon Photograph Signed by Jurgen Vollmer Starting Bid $200
5086. Paul McCartney Signed Book Starting Bid $200
5087. Paul McCartney Signed Postcard Photograph Starting Bid $200
5088. Yoko Ono Signed Check Starting Bid $200
5089. Ringo Starr Fisherman’s Cap Starting Bid $200
5090. Ringo Starr Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
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Elvis Presley 5091. Million Dollar Quartet Photographic Print. Limited
edition 26.5 x 21 deckleedge photographic print entitled ‘Million Dollar Quartet,’ numbered GP 2/6, which shows an historic musical collaboration between Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins at Sun Record Studios in 1956. In very fine condition. Starting Bid $200
5094. Elvis Presley Giclee Print by Joe Petruccio. Highly
appealing color 14 x 20.25 giclee print by rock and roll artist Joe Petruccio, entitled ‘All Shook Up,’ which depicts a full-length image of Elvis Presley facing sheet music for his 1957 hit single. Signed in the lower left in black felt tip by the artist. Mounted and archivally framed to an overall size of 21 x 27.25. In very fine condition. Starting Bid $200
“‘Loving You,’ Elvis Presley” 5092. Scotty Moore Signed Guitar. White-bodied Laurel
Stratocaster-style electric guitar embellished on the body with imagery of Moore and Presley, signed on the pearloid pickguard in black felt tip, “Scotty Moore.” In fine condition, with rubbing to the body, some of which has been lightly repaired. Starting Bid $200
5093. Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash Trading Cards. Three
uncommon trading cards: a 1959 NuCards ‘Rock and Roll’ trading card of a young Johnny Cash, No. 11, encapsulated and graded by SGC as “9 MT”; a 1962 ABC Colorstars trading card of Elvis Presley, No. 4, encapsulated and graded by PSA/ DNA as “MINT 9”; and a 1963 Mister Softee’s ‘Top 20’ trading card of Elvis Presley, No. 12, encapsulated and graded by PSA/DNA as “MINT 9.” Starting Bid $200
5095. Elvis Presley Signed Photograph.
Vintage 8 x 10 program photo of Elvis in a stylish zippered jacket, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “To Joyce, ‘Loving You,’ Elvis Presley.” In very good condition, with overall wrinkling/ceasing from being once glued into a scrapbook (old scrapbook page remnants on the reverse), and the recipient’s mailing sticker affixed to the upper right corner. Loving You, released by Paramount in 1957, was Elvis’s first starring role in a feature film; the soundtrack, featuring the hit single ‘(Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear,’ spent ten weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Top Pop Albums chart. Starting Bid $200
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Outstanding 1970 RCA photo program, signed thrice by the King
5096. Elvis Presley Signed Program. Exceptional RCA Records souvenir photo album from 1970, twenty pages, 8.5 x
11, full of great images of Presley from throughout his career, signed three times in black ballpoint: signed once on the front cover, “Elvis Presley”; signed and inscribed on the back cover, “To Sandy, from Elvis Presley”; and signed and inscribed on the opposing side in the same manner. In fine condition, with a diagonal crease at the top (most noticeable on the front cover). Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from REAL and by a photo of Presley signing this while sitting in his car. A desirable item boasting three signed color images of the King. Starting Bid $300
Elvis’s exotic teal vest 5097. Elvis Presley’s Teal Vest. Elvis
Presley’s personally-owned teal doublebreasted vest with satin back, featuring six buttons and two slit pockets on the front. In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Chris Davidson of the Elvis-A-Rama Museum, in part: “This teal colored vest with 6 buttons and two pockets was purchased and worn by entertainer, Elvis Presley. This vest was obtained from Hobart and Bonnie Burnette who owned and operated the Hickory Log Restaurant across the street from Graceland in the mid to late 70’s….After Elvis’ divorce from Priscilla, Elvis had more free time between tours and would visit his father to reminisce about the ‘old days.’ Elvis would visit by walking out the back of Graceland and thru a gate to his father’s house located on Dolan St. at the back of Graceland. Occasionally Elvis would talk so late into the night that he would just spend the night leaving personal items there. After Elvis’ untimely death, Vernon sold the house on Dolan St. to the Burnette’s…Many of Elvis and Vernon’s belongings were sold with the Dolan St. house. I purchased $15,000.00 worth of Elvis and Vernon’s personal items.” According to Davidson, this teal vest was on display at the world famous Elvis-A-Rama Museum for the five years preceding his preparation of the letter of authenticity; the Museum closed its doors in Las Vegas on October 1, 2006. Starting Bid $300
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Bob Dylan 5098. Bob Dylan 1957 High School Yearbook. Hematite 1957 yearbook
for Hibbing High School in Minnesota, hardcover, 159 pages, 8.25 x 10.75, featuring Bob Dylan’s sophomore class photo (as “Robert Zimmerman”) on page 69, and showing him as part of the Latin Club on page 101. In fine condition, with a loosely affixed old plastic book cover. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $200
5099. Bob Dylan 1958 High School Yearbook. Hematite 1958 yearbook for Hibbing High School in Minnesota, hardcover, 145 pages, 8.25 x 10.75, featuring Bob Dylan’s junior class photo (as “Robert Zimmerman”) on page 47. In fine condition, with a loosely affixed old plastic book cover. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $200
5100. Bob Dylan 1959 High School Yearbook. Hematite 1959
yearbook for Hibbing High School in Minnesota, hardcover, 180 pages, 8.25 x 10.75, featuring Bob Dylan’s senior class photo (as “Robert Zimmerman”) on page 76. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $200
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5101. Bob Dylan 1966 Norfolk Handbill. Spectacular original color 6 x 9 handbill for Bob Dylan’s show at the Norfolk Municipal Auditorium on February 12, 1966, featuring a close-up image of him playing the harmonica, with “Bob Dylan” across the top in blue text. Ticketing information is printed at the bottom in red, with the best seats priced at $4. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
5103. Bob Dylan Concert Poster. Original 11 x 17
concert poster for Bob Dylan at the Brown County Veterans Memorial Arena in Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin, on October 30, 2001. Presented by Jam Productions, the poster bills Dylan and his band “In Show & Concert!,” and has a small advertisement for his newly released album, Love and Theft. In very good to fine condition, with tack holes to the corners, and some minor corner loss. Starting Bid $200
Exceedingly rare withdrawn original pressing of The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan, featuring the controversial ‘Talkin’ John Birch Paranoid Blues’ 5102. Bob Dylan Alternate Freewheelin’ Album (Original Pressing). Extremely rare
original Columbia mono pressing of Dylan’s second studio album, The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan (CL 1986), featuring the alternate original tracks ‘Rocks and Gravel,’ ‘Let Me Die In My Footsteps,’ ‘Gamblin’ Willie’s Dead Man’s Hand,’ and ‘Talkin’ John Birch Paranoid Blues.’ The matrix numbers on both sides end in “-1A” (XLP-58717-1A and XLP-58718-1A), signifying that it is the original pressing; the regular copies, which include the songs ‘Girl From The North Country,’ ‘Masters of War,’ ‘Bob Dylan’s Dream,’ and ‘Talkin’ World War III Blues,’ have matrix numbers ending in -2 or higher. Complete with the original album jacket and inner sleeve; both the jacket and labels list the correct, revised track listing. In fine condition, with a few light scratches to the red label. Just before the release of The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan in May 1963, the decision was made to replace four of its tracks. The reasoning behind the change is not entirely known. Some speculate that because CBS television’s censors refused to allow him to perform ‘Talkin’ John Birch Paranoid Blues’ on the Ed Sullivan Show—in a controversial episode that afforded Dylan increased publicity—the CBS-owned Columbia Records then demanded that the song be pulled from the album. Others note that the four ‘replacement’ tracks were recorded after the album was completed, and may have simply been too good to be left off—they include the Dylan classics ‘Masters of War’ and ‘Girl From The North Country.’ In any case, replacement masters featuring the new songs were made, the cover art was changed, and the disc’s labels revised. However, a small number of copies were accidentally pressed using the original stampers—these, with matrix numbers ending in “-1A,” play the controversial ‘Talkin’ John Birch Paranoid Blues’ along with the three other withdrawn tracks. According to Jeff Gold of Recordmecca, fewer than 20 of these original mono pressings of Freewheelin’ have surfaced since the album’s release. Starting Bid $1000
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5104. Bob Dylan Print by Barry Feinstein. Limited edition 11 x 17 lithographic
print by Barry Feinstein of his photograph of Bob Dylan, showing the songwriter sitting in a doorway and surrounded by children in Liverpool, England, during his 1966 British Tour, numbered 16/25, signed in the lower right by Feinstein. Reverse bears Feinstein and The Waverly Press stamps. In fine condition. Barry Feinstein (1931–2011) was an American photographer who was reputed to have produced over 500 album covers. His many subjects included musicians like Bob Dylan, Janis Joplin, George Harrison, and the Rolling Stones, Hollywood celebrities like Marlene Dietrich, Judy Garland, Jayne Mansfield, and Steve McQueen, and politicians including John F. Kennedy. Feinstein accompanied Dylan on the latter’s historic 1966 tour and his photographs are arguably the most acclaimed of all Dylan photographs. Starting Bid $200
Dylan electrifies British crowds in 1966
5105. Bob Dylan Signed 1966 British Tour Program. Hugely sought-after original program for Bob Dylan’s legendary 1966
British Tour, 12 pages, 8 x 10.25, signed and inscribed inside in black ballpoint, “To John Weston, Love always, Bob Dylan.” The program features advertisements, biographical text, a listing of tour dates, a variety of uncommon images, and a dedicated area for the concertgoer to document Dylan’s set list, with the original recipient adding song titles from a Dylan concert at the Birmingham Odeon on May 12, 1966. In fine condition. A terrifically appealing vintage program from Dylan’s bumpy 1966 tour of England—his decision to play half his set acoustic and the other half electric with a full backing band—comprised of future members of The Band—was not always warmly received; after one particularly boisterous and upset fan called Dylan a ‘Judas’ at Free Trade Hall in Manchester on May 17, 1966, the songwriter pointedly shouted back ‘I don’t believe you...you’re a liar!,’ before turning to his group and directing them to ‘Play it f–––in’ loud!’ John recalled that the concert was an emotional one for everyone concerned. He had met Dylan earlier in the day at the Albany Hotel where he was staying, which was right around the corner from the theatre. Which for a devoted fan like he was, had truly been a memorable experience—but the concert that evening was a real ‘I Was There’ occasion. The battle between the traditionalist and electric factions was epic. Starting Bid $300
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Exceedingly rare, pristine signed copy of The Times They Are a-Changin’ 5106. Bob Dylan Signed Album. The Times They Are a-Changin’ album signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Bob Dylan. In very fine condition. The record is included. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from REAL, and by a letter of provenance from Jeff Rosen, the president of the Bob Dylan Music Company, which reads: “I represent Bob Dylan and have done so for many years. In 2017 he signed a number of individual albums on a rare and limited basis, including the album photographed here. I can say for certain that is Bob Dylan’s signature. The chain of custody is directly from Bob Dylan to myself.” An unbelievable example of one of Dylan’s greatest albums, signed in a controlled environment, for his trusted business manager of 30-plus years. An unprecedented event, especially for the ever-elusive Dylan, which marks only the second Times album we have offered in a 10-year span. Starting Bid $500
From Dylan’s 1987 Hearts of Fire 5107. Bob Dylan Signed Photograph. Scarce satin-finish 7 x 10 photo of Dylan with actors Rupert Everett and Fiona Flanagan on the set of the 1987 film Hearts of Fire, signed and inscribed in black ballpoint, “To Jerry, Best Wishes, Bob Dylan.” Reverse bears the photographer’s credit stamp of David Appleby. In fine condition, with a couple of minor creases near the center. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. The film, a musical drama that cast Dylan as a reclusive rock star, received poor reviews upon its limited release and was later written off by Dylan himself. Signed photos of Dylan are very scarce—true to form as a reclusive rock star—and this example boasts a large signature and an especially clear, high quality image. Starting Bid $200
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Deluxe edition of Dylan’s Nobel Lecture, limited to 100 signed copies 5108. Bob Dylan Signed Book. Signed book:
Bob Dylan: The Nobel Lecture. First edition, limited issue, numbered 10/100. NY: Simon & Schuster, 2017. Hardcover with deluxe linen clamshell box, 5.25 x 7.25, 23 pages. Signed on the colophon in black felt tip by Bob Dylan. In very fine condition; unread and only opened to check the number and photograph. Accompanied by the publisher’s certificate of authenticity, signed by Simon & Schuster president Jonathan Karp, and the original shipping box. The certificate notes: “Simon & Schuster, Inc. has designed and overseen the production of this special signed, limited edition of The Nobel Lecture by Bob Dylan, including a book-style linen box with a black tray insert that displays the signed edition book….Printed and bound in the United States of America, the edition has been signed on page (i) in black ink by Bob Dylan and individually numbered in black ink, this being number 10.” On October 13, 2016, Bob Dylan was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature, recognizing his countless contributions to music and letters over the last fifty years. Some months later, he delivered an acceptance lecture that is now memorialized in this rare signed book. In The Nobel Lecture, Dylan reflects on his life and experience with literature, providing both a rare artistic statement and an intimate look at a uniquely American icon. From finding inspiration in the music of Buddy Holly and Leadbelly to the works of literature that helped shape his own approach to writing—The Odyssey, Moby-Dick, and All Quiet on the Western Front. Starting Bid $500
Dylan and the Dead 5109. Bob Dylan Signed Poster. Fantastic original color 13.25 x 18 concert poster for Bob Dylan and the Grateful Dead at Oakland Stadium on July 24, 1987, as part of the ‘Alone and Together’ tour, prominently signed at the bottom in black felt tip by Bob Dylan. Presented by Bill Graham, the poster features a photograph by Herbie Green showing Dylan surrounded by members of the Dead, with Jerry Garcia to his side. In fine condition, with pin holes to the corners. Starting Bid $300
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Jimi Hendrix
Signed in the summer of ‘68 5110. Jimi Hendrix. Vintage ballpoint signature and inscription, “To David, Jimi Hendrix,” on an off-white 3 x 5 notebook sheet. In very good condition, with overall creasing and toning, and three horizontal folds. Consignor notes that he obtained this autograph in the summer of 1968 at the John F. Kennedy International Airport. Starting Bid $300
Superb late 1960s autograph book featuring Hendrix and the Stones 5111. Jimi Hendrix and Rolling Stones Signatures. Fantastic
vintage hardcover autograph book, 6 x 4.75, beautifully signed and inscribed inside in blue ballpoint, “Love and Happiness to Louise forever, your things are beautiful, Jimi Hendrix,” and signed on a different page in red ballpoint by Mick Taylor, Charlie Watts, and Bill Wyman. Other signers in the book include: Broderick Crawford, the Bluesbreakers (Mick Taylor, Colin Allen, and one other), and George Biondo. In fine condition, with wear to the album’s covers. Accompanied by individual full letters of authenticity from JSA for the Hendrix and Rolling Stones signed pages. A marvelous combination of rock and roll icons.
The signatures in this autograph book were acquired by Abbott DuGally in the late 60’s at his well known shop at the time called Native Elegance on Hollywood Boulevard, which was frequented by celebrities in the music and motion picture business for their custom clothing, imports and exotic custom made items. Abbott made several custom jackets for Jimi during this time and on one occasion Abbot asked Jimi to sign this book for his niece (Louise) who was a big fan of his. Jimi gladly complied, writing, “Love and Happiness to Louise forever” (with an added heart), and also added for the store, “your things are beautiful.” This autograph book also features two unique Mick Taylor signatures, one from 1968 (with Colin Allen) while he was a member of John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers and again in 1969 less than an year afterwards as the new guitarist of the Rolling Stones; fellow Stones members Charlie Watts and Bill Wyman also signed on the same page. A business card from DuGally’s Native Elegance is included. Starting Bid $500
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5112. Jimi Hendrix and Noel Redding Signatures.
Vintage ballpoint signatures, “Jimi Hendrix,” with added heart and inscription, “Love to you, Eilleen,” and “Noel Redding,” on the reverse of a Family Dog postcard promoting a series of three Grateful Dead concerts at San Francisco’s Avalon Ballroom on October 11-13, 1968. In very good condition, with moderately heavy creasing, a tiny chip to the bottom edge, and a pencil notation to the left side. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Beckett Authentication Services. Consignor notes that these signatures were obtained at the Avalon on the night of October 13, 1968, the evening of the concert where the Grateful Dead, displeased that Hendrix blew them off for an agreed upon jam session the night before, let the Experience frontman wait at the side of the Avalon stage for a ‘make-up’ jam that would never occur. Starting Bid $500
“It was really groovy talkin to you”
5113. Jimi Hendrix Autograph Note Signed. Color vintage glossy 3.5 x 3.5 Kodacolor candid photo of a baby,
with an autograph note on the reverse in blue ballpoint by Hendrix: “To Jill, Stay as sweet as you are. It was really groovy talkin to you. I hope so, again (smile), Jimi Hendrix.” In very good to fine condition, with scattered light creasing to the image side. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks, noting that this was signed in Newcastle, England, in 1967. Starting Bid $500
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Hendrix plays ‘Sgt. Pepper’s’ for McCartney and Harrison 5114. Jimi Hendrix Experience 1967 Saville Theatre Program. Brilliant original program for a Jimi Hendrix Experi-
ence concert at London’s Saville Theatre on June 4, 1967, four pages, 6 x 9.5, featuring colorful cover artwork by Simon and Marajke. The program features images and information on the evening’s five scheduled performers, including: The Jimi Hendrix Experience, Denny Laine, Procol Harum, The Chiffons, and Rick Dane. In fine condition. Less than a month after releasing their full-length debut, Are You Experienced, Hendrix and company headlined a show at the Brian Epstein-owned Saville Theatre, with both George Harrison and Paul McCartney attending the performance. When the curtains opened the band took the stage playing a rendition of the title track from the Beatles eighth album, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, which had been released only days prior. McCartney, who wrote the song, was floored by the performance: ‘To think that that album had meant so much to him as to actually do it by the Sunday night, three days after the release. He must have been so into it, because normally it might take a day for rehearsal and then you might wonder whether you’d put it in, but he just opened with it. It’s a pretty major compliment in anyone’s book. I put that down as one of the great honours of my career.’ Exactly two weeks later, the Jimi Hendrix Experience made their American debut at the Monterey Pop Festival, where they were booked at the recommendation of McCartney. A true piece of rock music history. Starting Bid $200
5116. Jimi Hendrix Experience 1968 Newark Ticket Stub. Original
5115. Jimi Hendrix Experience 1968 Fillmore East Handbill. Scarce original color 4.25 x 6.75
postcard handbill for a pair of Jimi Hendrix Experience concerts presented by Bill Graham at the Fillmore East in New York City on May 10, 1968, which lists the support of the Joshua Light Show and features incredible psychedelic artwork by David Byrd, who used a drop-bow compass to draw the little circles and reportedly labored to get Hendrix’s afro hair ‘just right.’ Although not mentioned on the handbill, Sly and the Family Stone served as the opening act. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
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1.75 x 1.5 ticket stub for a Jimi Hendrix Experience concert at Symphony Hall in Newark, New Jersey, on April 5, 1968. The ticket is issued for the Orchestra section, left center, “P 18.” In very good to fine condition, with overall creasing. On Friday, April 5, 1968, the day after Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated, the Experience were scheduled to play two concerts at Newark’s Symphony Hall. According to bass player Noel Redding, what greeted the band upon their arrival was beyond his comprehension. ‘Our gig in Newark brought home to me how little I understood about America. We got into the limo and drove from Manhattan and as soon as we crossed into Newark we were somewhere weird, a place with tanks in the streets, but no people. I didn’t know what was going on. At the hall we were met by police. We freaked. What had we done? Then we heard that Martin Luther King had been assassinated and Newark was under siege. This was beyond my experience. The cops told us that there might be a riot and that we should do one show, do it quick and f--k off. The hall was huge—a several-thousand-seater—but contained at most two hundred people.’ The Experience cancelled their second show and shortened their first, playing for roughly 45 minutes. The night concluded with Hendrix informing the crowd that ‘this number is for a friend of mine.’ The trio played an improvised song in honor of King, and then quietly walked off the stage. An extremely rare and highly coveted ticket stub amongst Jimi Hendrix collectors, as a majority of ones that have surfaced over the years have been replicas. Starting Bid $200
5117. Jimi Hendrix Experience 1968 Newark Handbill. Original vintage 11
x 8.5 handbill for a Jimi Hendrix Experience concert at Symphony Hall in Newark, New Jersey, on April 5, 1968, with central image of Jimi Hendrix, Noel Redding, and Mitch Mitchell, and border area containing venue, ticket, and travel information. In fine condition. On Friday, April 5, 1968, the day after Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated, the Experience were scheduled to play two concerts at Newark’s Symphony Hall. According to bass player Noel Redding, what greeted the band upon their arrival was beyond his comprehension. ‘Our gig in Newark brought home to me how little I understood about America. We got into the limo and drove from Manhattan and as soon as we crossed into Newark we were somewhere weird, a place with tanks in the streets, but no people. I didn’t know what was going on. At the hall we were met by police. We freaked. What had we done? Then we heard that Martin Luther King had been assassinated and Newark was under siege. This was beyond my experience. The cops told us that there might be a riot and that we should do one show, do it quick and f--k off. The hall was huge—a several-thousand-seater—but contained at most two hundred people.’ The Experience canceled their second show and shortened their first, playing for roughly 45 minutes. The night concluded with Hendrix informing the crowd that ‘this number is for a friend of mine.’ The trio played an improvised song in honor of King, and then quietly walked off the stage. Starting Bid $200
5118. Jimi Hendrix Experience 1969 Royal Albert Hall Program. Original program for the Jimi Hendrix Experience
at the Royal Albert Hall in 1969, 12 pages, 8.25 x 10, featuring image and information about the Experience, The Soft Machine, and Mason, Capaldi, Wood & Frog. In fine condition, with light handling wear and an unknown hand adding a guitar sketch to inside of back cover. The Jimi Hendrix Experience’s two gigs at the Royal Albert Hall, on February 18 and 24, 1969, were their first and final headline performances at the iconic venue.
Tensions had been growing between band members and management for several months, but these were put aside for these two concerts, which would be remembered as some of the band’s best and most successful late performances. Throwing out their usual set list, Hendrix and the band instead included several of his blues songs, including ‘Hear My Train a Comin’,’ ‘Red House,’ and ‘Bleeding Heart.’ These shows would be the final European performances by the Jimi Hendrix Experience, and would go on to immortalize Jimi’s legacy. This program was specially created for these special Jimi Hendrix Experience Royal Albert Hall concerts. Starting Bid $200
5119. Jimi Hendrix Experience 1969 Wichita Handbill. Sought-after original 8.5 x 14 handbill for a Jimi Hendrix Experience concert at Wichita State University’s Henry Levitt Arena on June 27, 1969, which features a blank coloring template of a front-facing Hendrix with printed ticket information below. In fine condition, with some light stains to the top. Starting Bid $200
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5120. Jimi Hendrix Experience Acetate.
Remarkably rare doublesided 10˝ 45 RPM Emidisc acetate containing master recordings of four tracks from Are You Experienced, the debut studio album by the Jimi Hendrix Experience. Mastered by Brian Carroll at London’s IBC Studios in October 1966, the disc features labels to both sides marked in black felt tip, “The Jimi Hendrix Experience,” with track listing to each side annotated in blue ballpoint, “1. Are You Experience, 2. I Don’t Live Today” and “1. 3rd Stone from the Sun, 2. Remember.” Includes the original brown album sleeve. In very good to fine condition, with scratching to the vinyl and a small edge chip. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks and a letter of provenance from Carroll, which reads, in part: “In the 60s and 70s I worked at IBC Studios in London and mastered the Jimi Hendrix Experience’s first 4 singles and their first album I cut for myself…a 10 inch disc at 45 rpm of four tracks from the master…The tracks are Are You Experienced, I Don’t Live Today, 3rd Stone from the Sun, Remember.” Carroll adds a backstory to his experience with Hendrix: “On October 24th, 1966, my first job of the day was with Chas Chandler, bass player with the Animals who was booked into IBC Studios to cut a master of his new signing who recorded the track on the night before at De Lane Lea Studios. I was a twenty year old mod and when I saw the man with Chas I thought, ‘Here we go again.’ Working with wanna be rock stars was a current situation and standing before me was a complete hippy with the rock and roll dress style and my immediate thought was ‘another prat who’s playing the rock star game’…I put the tape on that I was soon to master, possibly one of ten people who so far had heard the track and suddenly I hear the intro. When the vocals kicked in I turned to the man [who] I knew was a real rock star and said ‘Is this you?’ He said it was and asked if I liked it. How could I not like this track?…We did a bit of banter while the record was mastered and I never knew that this ‘hippy’ would go on to world domination. Chas and Jimi left with a couple acetates to listen to and the rest is history.” Starting Bid $500
5121. Jimi Hendrix Experience and Pink Floyd 1967 British Program. Original vintage program for
the Jimi Hendrix Experience’s 1967 United Kingdom Fall Tour, published by the Hastings Printing Co., 12 pages, 10.25 x 8, with front cover featuring psychedelic artwork by Anthony Litri and Paul Martin, and the program including images and biographies of the tour’s scheduled performers: Jimi Hendrix Experience, Pink Floyd, The Move, The Amen Corner, The Nice, The Eire Apparent, The Outer Limits, and Pete Drummond as compere. In very good to fine condition, with scattered light staining and handling wear. The 16-date UK package tour kicked off on November 14, 1967, and consisted of a total of 31 shows in 16 cities, with each act playing two shows a night; at each gig, the headlining Experience were allotted exactly 40 minutes, The Move a half an hour, and Pink Floyd were given between 15 and 20 minutes. At this juncture, Hendrix was well on his way to becoming a major star: his first three singles, ‘Hey Joe,’ ‘Purple Haze,’ and ‘The Wind Cries Mary,’ had all been top ten hits, and his debut album, released in May of that year, sat in the top 20 for 33 weeks. Pink Floyd had also seen chart action with both ‘Arnold Layne’ and ‘See Emily Play’ reaching the top 20; The Move had three top ten hits including ‘Flowers in the Rain,’ and Amen Corner were just about to score what would become their biggest hit to date with ‘Bend Me, Shape Me.’ Starting Bid $200
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A right-handed Hendrix 5122. Jimi Hendrix Original Photograph. Original glossy 8 x 10 silver gelatin photo of Jimi Hendrix performing in a flamboyant outfit, printed from the original negative circa 1970s. An editorial notation to the lower border reads, “Reversed,” indicating that the negative was printed backwards; Hendrix thus appears as if he were right-handed in the image. Reverse bears an SKR Photos/LFI credit stamp, London Features International labels, and editorial notations. In fine condition, with a few minor surface nicks and some old adhesive residue to two edge edges. From the Globe Photo archives. Starting Bid $200
Incredibly rare fully signed debut record from the Jimi Hendrix Experience 5123. The Jimi Hendrix Experience Signed Album.
HHighly sought-after Are You Experienced album by the Jimi Hendrix Experience, signed on the front cover in black ballpoint, “Stay, stay, stay—Jimi Hendrix,” “Mitch,” and “Love, Noel Redding.” Includes the original orange ticket stub from the show after which the autographs were obtained, 1.75 x 1.5, at Curtis Hixon Hall in Tampa, Florida, on August 18, 1968, issued as section “CC,” row “1,” and seat “8.” In fine condition. In very good to fine condition, with edge wear, complete separation along the bottom edge, skipping to Hendrix’s signature and sentiment due to a faulty pen, and an ownership notation ( “Ricky Suarez 932-7390”) to the back cover. The record is included. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from REAL and a detailed, notarized letter of provenance describing the circumstances of the signing: “The concert was at Curtis Hixon that Sunday of August 18, 1969. My friend Rick Suarez got the signature at the Sheraton hotel on the river in downtown after the concert. Since Rick was only 14 years old at the time he was unable to drive himself...I picked him up from the Sheraton afterwards.” The letter goes on to note that Rick’s family became worried about him being out so late, and his sister called around to find him; she ended up speaking with Hendrix himself, who remembered Rick and said he had already left the hotel. Hendrix asked her out on a date, which she declined. Fully signed examples of Are You Experienced, the landmark debut from the Hendrix-helmed psych rock trio, are exceptionally rare, with this album representing the first we have offered in nearly two decades! Starting Bid $1000
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5124. Jimi Hendrix Experience 1992 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Program. Uncommon original
official 1992 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction dinner program with rare original limited edition CD, made in quantities sufficient only for distribution to the attendees of the induction ceremony, held at New York’s Waldorf-Astoria Hotel. The high-quality program is 44 pages, 8.5 x 12.25, and features images and biographies of the inductees, including the Jimi Hendrix Experience, Yardbirds, Johnny Cash, Bill Graham, and others. The 26-track compilation CD features tracks by those honored, including Hendrix’s classics ‘Purple Haze’ and ‘All Along The Watchtower,’ along with tracks by The Drifters, The Isley Brothers, The Yardbirds, Booker T. & the MG’s, and more. In fine condition. These programs and CDs were not available to the general public and only given out at the induction ceremony, making them very hard to come by. The CDs are sought-after by collectors not only for their scarcity, but also due to how fantastic they sound. Starting Bid $200
The Experience embark on their first tour in April 1967 5125. Jimi Hendrix Experience Signatures. Vintage leather-
bound autograph book, 4 x 4.75, beautifully signed inside on the same album page in blue ballpoint, “Noel Redding,” “Love Jimi Hendrix,” and “Love, Mitch, xxx.” Other notable signatures inside the book include Cat Stevens, Engelbert Humperdinck, and Graham Nash. In fine condition. Accompanied by a modern reprint of a photo of Hendrix sitting backstage with Cat Stevens, Humperdinck, and Gary Walker. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the son of the original recipient: “This autograph book belonged to my mother…and I can confirm that she obtained the enclosed autographs while she worked at the Gaumont Cinema in Worcester, U.K. My mother worked there during the 1960’s and 70’s and part of her duties was to work back stage whenever there was a concert on. During these times she got to meet many big acts, including the Beatles, Rolling Stones and the late, great Jimi Hendrix. The autographs of Jimi Hendrix and his two bandmates were obtained backstage by my mother after a gig they played at the Gaumont in Worcester, in April 1967.” Also accompanied by a photo of the recipient posing with Humperdinck prior to a show at the Gaumont. Alongside other emerging acts like Humperdinck and Stevens, the Jimi Hendrix Experience embarked on their first UK tour in support of the Walker Brothers in April 1967, with the group performing two shows at the Gaumont Cinema in Worcester. This tour took place only months after Hendrix had formed the group, and coincided with the release of the trio’s second single, ‘Purple Haze,’ which they performed the night these signatures were obtained. There’s some amazing footage of Jimi performing ‘Purple Haze’ live at the Gaumont. A superlative set of Jimi Hendrix Experience signatures with impressive provenance, from the tour that introduced Hendrix to British audiences for the first time. Starting Bid $500
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Rolling Stones The Rolling Stones’ first professional recording
5127. Rolling Stones 1963 Recording Session Acetate. Tremendously rare 10-inch acetate from the Rolling Stones’ first professional recording session, which took place on March 11, 1963, at Portland Place’s IBC Studios (International Broadcasting Company) in London, England. Both sides of the acetate feature Universal Programmes Corporation Ltd. labels with typed captions, “Rolling Stones, 33 1/3 rpm,” with one side featuring the songs, “Diddley Daddy” and “Road Runner,” and the other, “Bright Lights, Big City,” “I Wanna Be Loved,” and “Honey, What’s Wrong.” Includes a vintage album sleeve entitled “Rhythm and Blues with The Rolling Stones.” In very good condition, with staining and soiling, old tape stains along the edges, and full separations along the edges of album sleeve. Accompanied by a detailed letter of authenticity from acetate expert Mark Erbach, as well as a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. When Glyn Johns opted to focus more on his producing and recording career, he offered flat mate Ian Stewart, then pianist for the upstart rhythm & blues group the Rollin’ Stones, the opportunity to record his band’s music at IBC Studios. With a lineup consisting of Stewart, Mick Jagger, Keith Richard, Brian Jones, Charlie Watts, and Bill Wyman, the Stones recorded five songs with Johns, who served as both the producer and engineer. A magnificent early piece of British rock history. Provenance: Bonham’s, December 2014. Starting Bid $2500
5128. Rolling Stones 1965 Newcastle Handbill. Original 10 x
7.25 handbill for a Rolling Stones concert at Newcastle’s City Hall on October 7, 1965, showing a red-tinted image of the group with white text, “Eric Easton presents The Sensational Rolling Stones, Your Only Opportunity to See the Stones in Person Before Spring 1966,” and listing the support acts below: The Checkmates, Ray Cameron, Spencer Davis Group, The End, Charles Dickens and the Habits, and Unit Four + 2. Right margin features the postal booking form. In fine condition, with a central vertical fold. Starting Bid $200
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5129. Rolling Stones and Guns N’ Roses Poster. Attractive original
15 x 22 boxing-style concert poster for the Rolling Stones, Guns N’ Roses, and Living Colour show at the LA Memorial Coliseum on October 18, 1989. In very good to fine condition, with a few generally unobtrusive punctures to the poster. Starting Bid $200
5130. Rolling Stones and Otis Redding 1989 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Program.
Uncommon original official program for the Fourth Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction dinner held at New York’s Waldorf-Astoria Hotel on January 18, 1989. The high-quality program is 48 pages, 8.5 x 12.25, and features images and biographies of the inductees, including Dion, Otis Redding, The Rolling Stones, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, and Phil Spector. In fine condition. These programs were not available to the general public and only given out at the induction ceremony, making them very hard to come by. Starting Bid $200
5131. Rolling Stones and Yardbirds 1966 British Tour Program. Scarce original
program for the Rolling Stones’ 1966 British Tour, 12 pages, 8 x 10.5, which lists The Yardbirds featuring Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page, Ike and Tina Turner, Peter Jay and the New Jaywalkers, and Long John Baldry as the supporting acts. The program features biographies, advertisements, uncommon band images, and a message from the Rolling Stones with preprinted facsimile signatures. In fine condition, with a tiny stain to the front cover. In very good to fine condition, with general handling wear. Starting Bid $200
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5133. Rolling Stones Photographic Print. Limited
5132. Rolling Stones Group of (4) 1964 Tower Ballroom Tickets. Group of four original 3.5 x 4.5 large-format
cardstock advance tickets for the Rolling Stones’ show at the Tower Ballroom, New Brighton, on August 10, 1964, marked consecutively as “No. 2” through “No. 5.” In overall fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $200
edition 26.5 x 27.5 deckleedge print of a Popsie Randolph photograph of the Rolling Stones, entitled ‘Stones Bite the Big Apple,’ numbered GP 2/6, which shows the youthful quintet standing together in a crowded Times Square in 1964. In very fine condition. William ‘PoPsie’ Randolph (1920–1978) was a notable New York photographer from the 1940s through the 1970s who covered not only music legends, but also politicians, movie stars, and athletes. His work was the subject of a book by his son Michael Randolph, and has been exhibited at the Smithsonian, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and Grammy Museum. This incredible image, as well as many others captured by the acclaimed ‘PoPsie,’ can be discovered at the following website: http://www.popsiephotos.com/rocksales.htm Starting Bid $200
Incredibly rare Stones autographs from their 1972 U.S Tour 5134. Rolling Stones Signatures. Soughtafter ink and ballpoint signatures of the Rolling Stones from their 1972 American Tour—”Bill Wyman,” “Mick Jagger,” “Keith Richards,” and “Love, Charlie Boy,” who adds “The Rolling Stones”—penned on an off-white 9 x 6 sheet, which is also signed by saxophonist Bobby Keys and head of security, “Lee Roy, Stones 72.” Also included is a felt tip signature, “Mick Taylor,” on an off-white 6.25 x 8.25 sheet of notebook paper. In overall very good to fine condition, with intersecting folds and light creasing. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA and two certificates of authenticity from Tracks, with one reading: “Promoting the 1972 release of their Exile on Main Street album, this was the first time The Rolling Stones had toured America since the Altamont disaster in 1969. This led to heightened security, which included a private plane, limousines, and higher stages to reduce public access to the band. By this period in their career, The Rolling Stones were virtually inaccessible. To date, this is the only set of 1972 Rolling Stones autographs known to exist.” Starting Bid $300
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Choice promo portrait, fully signed by the Stones in ‘64 5135. Rolling Stones Signed Photograph. Superior
vintage 7.5 x 10 cardstock promo photo of the Rolling Stones in 1964, signed in blue ballpoint by Mick Jagger, Keith Richard, Brian Jones, Bill Wyman, and Charlie Watts. In fine condition. An absolutely stunning vintage-signed portrait. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $300
5136. Rolling Stones Signed Promotional Card and Harmonica. Fantastic
vintage circa 1963 Rolling Stones fan club promo card (the earliest form of a Stones fan club card), 5.5 x 4.75, signed in the lower border in black ballpoint, “Mick Jagger,” “Keith Richard,” “Charlie Boy,” and “Bill Wyman.” The Brian Jones autograph is done in a secretarial hand. Caption on reverse lists the address of fan club national secretary Diane Nelson. Also included is a vintage Yamaha No. 10 Soloist Nippon Gakki harmonica personally used by Mick Jagger. In overall very good to fine condition, with some creasing and light staining.
Comes with a very lengthy letter of provenance which in part reads: “And they (The Stones) were coming to the Plaza Handsworth on Saturday 10 August...I went the back room and met Mick and the rest of the band. Contrary to their reputation, they were all friendly, chatty and very polite. Mick, particularly was very approachable and they all laughed a lot and joked around. I got their autographs...I asked if my brother Sid could meet him and say hello. He played bass guitar in a band at the time and was a huge Chuck Berry fan. I fetched him in and he shook hands and talked about their music. He made a beeline for Bill Wyman who showed Sid his hand-made bass guitar which had no frets on the neck and weighed a ton! Bill let Sid play a few runs on it. Mick played harmonica at the time and got a few out of his bag. He had a bucket of cold water on the table to put them in, shook them dry and tried them out. He selected two and put a third which he said was no good on the table. He asked if I would like it and gave it to me.” Starting Bid $200
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5137. Mick Taylor Autograph Letter Signed. ALS, signed
“Mick Taylor” and “Mick,” two pages both sides, 6.25 x 8, 1968. Interesting handwritten newsletter for John Mayall’s Bluebreakers Fan Club, in full: “As this is the first newsletter since our tour of the States I suppose I’d better talk about that but first a few words about the recent changes in personnel. The latest addition to the orchestra is Henry Lowther of Manfred Mann Fame. Henry is a very fine trumpet player and his inclusion has made a great improvement to the horn section. He will also be playing electric violin, which will undoubtedly cause a public outcry from real blues followers everywhere. The other new member is bass player Andy Frazer whose ability as a bass-player belies his age, which is only 15 years old! I think Andy has fitted in very well so far. He’s a very smart, well groomed young man but Keef and I are working on that. Well now something about the American tour which I think we can safely say was a great success. We were all very impressed with the States, and especially the way London records organised the tour. I found the atmosphere among people, particularly musicians very stimulating. Dick & I are counting the days to the next tour. Unfortunately we didn’t have any spare time to see other artists at work but while we were in San Francisco we were fortunate in meeting Little-Joe-Blue who sung two numbers with us at the Fillmore. Then of course there was Albert King, who we had the pleasure of working with for three nights at the Fillmore. It’s difficult to describe such a great Blues artist as he is. In my opinion he is one of the most original and exiting blues guitarists around. His style is completely unique. On record he is backed by The Stax horn section and Booker T & the MGs’, who are really heavy musicians, but even with a pedestrian backing group that he has with him at the Fillmore, he still managed to play brilliantly and capture and hold the audience for the whole of his act. I hope he gets the chance to tour over here. He expressed his desire to tour England but as you probably realise we only get the Folk-blues festival once a year, comprising of people like John Lee Hooker and all the other regulars. Artists like Albert King, James Cotton, to mention a few, who have something new & refreshing to offer in blues music pass by unrecognised by people who organise these tours and yet there the artists, who are keeping the blues alive in America and who I’m sure the blues fans here want to see.” On the reverse of the last page, he adds: “Please excuse the bad handwriting. Anyway I hope it’s to your satisfaction see you soon.” In fine condition, with two filing holes to the left edge. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $200
The Doors 5138. The Doors 1968 US Tour Program, Promo Poster, and Flyer. Three items: an
original program for the Doors’ 1968 ‘Waiting for the Sun’ tour program, 24 pages, 8.75 x 11.5, with contents including printed lyrics, poetry, a wide variety of rare band images of the band, and advertisements for The Doors’ first two records, as well as one for Acoustic Amplifiers, which features a great image of Jim Morrison leaning on two large speakers; and an original 20.75 x 33 Elektra Records promotional poster for The Doors single ‘The Unknown Soldier,’ the first single from the band’s 1968 album Waiting for the Sun, with a large iconic image of Morrison by Joel Brodsky. Also includes a flyer for a protest in Washington, DC. In overall very good to fine condition, with old tape repairs, edge tears, and some paper loss to the poster, and handling wear to the program, with a small separation to upper spine—this is a very hard program to find in this condition as most have been folded and have tears, major creasing issues, and/or loose pages. This is the only official concert tour program that was ever made for a Doors concert tour and has now become extremely rare, as well as the promotional poster for the ‘Unknown Soldier.’ Starting Bid $200
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5140. The Doors Cow Palace Poster. Original
5139. The Doors 1970 Winterland Poster.
Choice original color 14 x 21 first printing poster for The Doors, Cold Blood, Doug Kershaw, and Commander Cody at Winterland on February 5–6, 1970, presented by Bill Graham (BG219). Designed by Randy Tuten, the poster features a classic image of Jim Morrison, Ray Manzarek, Robby Krieger, and John Densmore shrouded in shadows. In very fine condition. Starting Bid $200
color 14 x 21.5 first printing poster for The Doors, Lonnie Mack, and Elvin Bishop at San Francisco’s Cow Palace on July 25, 1969, presented by Bill Graham (BG186). Designed by Randy Tuten, the poster features a classic image of Jim Morrison, Ray Manzarek, Robby Krieger, and John Densmore. In fine condition, with a few very light surface creases. Starting Bid $200
5141. The Doors Original Photographs by Joel Brodsky. Superb set of four original semi-glossy 11 x 14
silver gelatin portraits of Jim Morrison, Ray Manzarek, Robby Krieger, and John Densmore shot in New York City in 1967 by the photographer most clearly associated with their record covers, Joel Brodsky. Brodsky photographed The Doors for nine of their different record covers. The four photographs present an interesting contrast in composition—Manzarek, Krieger, and Densmore are seen head-on against a stark white background, while the enigmatic Morrison sits at an angle and is shrouded in shadow against a black background. These beautiful prints came from the estate of the foremost collector of Doors memorabilia and photographs, and are clearly original prints made from the actual negatives. There are no credits on the back, only negative/inventory numbers written in pen. As we have not been able to find these exact images elsewhere, they may very well be unpublished. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $300
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Jim Morrison’s handwritten lyrics and chord chart for ‘Universal Mind’ 5142. Jim Morrison Handwritten Lyrics. Amaz-
ing handwritten lyrics by Jim Morrison for the song ‘Universal Mind,’ one page, 6 x 9, consisting of the main verse and chorus. In full: “I was doing time in the / Universal Mind / I was feeling fine / I was turning keys / I was setting people free / I was doing alright / Then you came along / w/ a suitcase & a song / & turned my head around / Now I’m so alone / just looking for a home / in every face I see / I’m the freedom man (3).” Above each line, Morrison adds the associated chords for the accompanying music. In fine condition, with light overall creasing. The only version of this song to be officially released is a live recording from The Doors’ second show at the Aquarius Theater in Hollywood on July 21, 1969, on their first live album, Absolutely Live. The album peaked at #8 on the Billboard 200 in September 1970. A magnificent piece showcasing Morrison’s poetic creativity, touching upon some of the reoccurring themes within his artistic and musical work. Few original handwritten Doors lyrics have come to market, with this fine exemplar standing as a truly one-of-a-kind item. Originates from the collection of Morrison’s close friend and UCLA classmate Frank Lisciandro, editor of the documentary film Feast of Friends, and accompanied by a detailed letter of provenance signed by him, in full: “Many of the music memorabilia items I own, or have owned, came to me due to my friendship and association with The Doors and/or Jim Morrison. During the making of the film ‘HWY,’ in which I played several key filmmaking roles, I worked in an office/editing room that Jim Morrison had rented in The Clear Thoughts Building. In June or July 1970, several months after the film was finished and our work was over, Jim decided to close the office. I returned the rented film production items, like the upright 35mm Moviola, and gathered the boxes of film and sound and moved them to storage. What was left were a few posters, some books, miscellaneous office and editing items (chairs, an editing table, metal reels, rolls of leader) and miscellaneous notes and papers. I talked with Jim about what to do with these items; and after examining what was left he said he had no use for any of it. I asked him if he wanted me to move anything to The Doors office for him and he said no. He told me that I could have and keep any of the items that were left in the HWY office. Jim’s handwritten words for the song ‘Universal Mind’ was one of the items he gave me that day. I have owned and preserved the sheet of paper with the lyrics ever since. The words for the song, ‘Universal Mind,’ a song that appears on The Doors album, Absolutely Live were written on a sheet of paper torn from a steno pad, perhaps a steno pad that was in the HWY office. I certify that the words on this sheet of steno pad paper were written by Jim Morrison and are in his own hand.” Also includes a full letter of authenticity from REAL and a satin-finish 10 x 8 artist’s proof photograph of Morrison in a diner taken by Lisciandro, signed in the lower border in black felt tip, “AP2, JDM, 12.8.1970, Frank Lisciandro.” Starting Bid $5000
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Grateful Dead 5143. Jerry Garcia Original Painting by Joe Petruccio. Hugely dis-
playable original color painting of Jerry Garcia by renowned rock and roll artist Joe Petruccio, entitled ‘Rock Angel,’ accomplished in ink and acrylic on purple 12.75 x 19.75 artist paper, depicting an angelic Garcia with guitar and surrounded by hearts. Signed in the lower right by Petruccio. Archivally mounted and framed to an overall size of 27 x 34. In very fine condition, with a few dings to frame. Starting Bid $200
5145. Jerry Garcia Signed Check. Personal check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Garcia, “Jerome Garcia,” payable to Comforts for $636.33, December 20, 1992. Garcia adds “Food” in the memo field. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
5144. Jerry Garcia Signed Album. Blues for Allah
album by the Grateful Dead, signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Jerry Garcia. In fine condition. The record is not included. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA. Starting Bid $200
5146. Jerry Garcia Signed Check. Unused Concensus Reality, Inc. (Jerry Garcia Band) business check, 8.25 x 3.25, filled out and signed by Jerry Garcia, payable to his close friend and personal assistant Sue Stephens. In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from REAL. Starting Bid $200
5147. Jerry Garcia Signed Comic Book. Signed book:
Grateful Dead Comix. Limited first edition artist’s proof, numbered AP/500. NY: Hyperion/ Kitchen Sink Press, 1992. Hardcover with slipcase, 9 x 11.5, 119 pages. Signed on a bookplate affixed to the first free end page in blue ink, “J. Garcia.” Includes a glossy 8 x 10 photo of the front cover of The Complete Annotated Grateful Dead Lyrics, signed in blue felt tip by songwriters Jean Barlow (“Barlow”) and Robert Hunter (“Robert Hunter”). In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
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5148. Jerry Garcia, Bob Weir, and Rock Scully Signed Documents.
DS, signed “Jerry Garcia” and “R. Weir,” eleven pages, 8.5 x 11, October 6, 1988. An agreement outlining details for a penthouse renovation at 213 West 70th Street in New York by which Garcia and Weir hire Gibco Builders, including “demolition…Intercom, Carpet, renovation of Public Corridors except as noted.” Document is housed in a binder with numerous other papers and documents related to the project, including a New York certificate of capital improvement, January 30, 1989, signed again by Bob Weir, “R. Weir.” Two additional documents are signed by Rock Scully, a longtime manager of the band. Expected document wear and tears to binding holes to the first page, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Garcia and Weir first met on New Year’s Eve 1963, befriending over a love of the Beatles and soon forming a band called Mother McCree’s Uptown Jug Champions, which over time was renamed The Warlocks and, eventually, the Grateful Dead. An intriguing East Coast document that presents opportunity for further Dead research. Starting Bid $200
5149. Grateful Dead 1967 Promotional Handbill. Very
early original green 8.5 x 11 promotional handbill for the self-titled debut album from the Grateful Dead, with a psychedelic negative-effect image of the band, Egyptian theme borders, and interior text reading: “In the land of the dark, the ship of the sun is driven by the Grateful Dead,” script which was originally prepared for the top of the album cover and later stylized by artist Stanley Mouse to appear illegible. In fine condition. Produced for the Warner Brothers release, the handbill was designed by Rick Griffin in 1967, with the used band image originally taken by Gene Anthony. Griffin supervised the printing of these hard-to-find handbills on two variants of colored paper, yellow and green, with both versions becoming considerably scarce over time. Starting Bid $200
5150. Grateful Dead and Quicksilver Messenger Service 1970 Poster. Amazing color 22 x 28 silkscreen
poster for a Middle Earth concert featuring the Grateful Dead and Quicksilver Messenger Service at Panther Hall in Fort Worth, Texas, on February 20, 1970, showing three elaborate tombstones and an image of Hermes with a scroll that reads, “War Over…Peace At Last.” Lower tombstones and graves feature concert and venue details. Printed by Fun Kit with fluorescent inks, this poster was designed for black light use. Rolled and in fine condition. Starting Bid $200
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5151. Grateful Dead Signed 1989 Tour Pelon.
Fantastic color t-shirt artwork pelon showing a gold-and-red lightning bolt encircled with the names of five cities included on the Grateful Dead’s east coast “Fall Tour, 1989,” 14.5 x 17.5, signed in gold ink by Jerry Garcia, Mickey Hart, Phil Lesh, Bill Kreutzmann, Bob Weir, and Vince Welnick. Nicely double-matted and framed to an overall size of 20.25 x 23.25. In fine condition, with the signatures quite faint but mostly legible. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from REAL. These pelons were printed in very low quantities making this a very scarce piece. Starting Bid $200
5152. Grateful Dead Signed Album. Very appealing In
the Dark album signed on the inner gatefold in black ink or felt tip by Jerry Garcia, Bob Weir, Phil Lesh, and Mickey Hart. Framed with a Grateful Dead bracelet to an overall size of 27.25 x 14.75; the glass front bears an affixed Dead logo sticker and the backing has a window for viewing the front side of the album. In fine condition, with some light edge creasing. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from REAL. Starting Bid $200
5153. Grateful Dead Signed Photograph. Classic
glossy 10 x 8 Arista promo photo of the Grateful Dead, signed in felt tip by Jerry Garcia, Brent Mydland, Mickey Hart, Bob Weir, Phil Lesh, and Bill Kreutzmann. In very good condition, with dampstaining to the top, associated overall rippling, and the Hart and Weir signatures somewhat faded but legible. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from REAL. Starting Bid $300
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5154. Grateful Dead Signed Shirt. White
t-shirt from the Grateful Dead’s “Summer Tour of ‘93,” size XL, prominently signed on the front in black felt tip by Jerry Garcia, Bob Weir, Phil Lesh, Mickey Hart, Bill Kreutzmann, and Vince Welnick. Impressively mounted and framed to an overall size of 28.5 x 30.25. In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from REAL. Starting Bid $200
5155. Bob Weir Signed Photograph. Color
glossy 7.5 x 9.5 photo of Weir performing on stage, signed in black felt tip, “Bobby We i r. ” M a t t e d and framed with a 1991 ticket stub for Bob Weir & Ron Wasserman to an overall size of 12.5 x 15.5. In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from REAL. Starting Bid $200
Led Zeppelin
5156. John Paul Jones Signed Album. Presence album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Led Zeppelin’s great multi-instrumentalist John Paul Jones. In fine condition. The record is not included. Originally obtained by inperson specialist Mike Wehrmann. Starting Bid $200
5157. Led Zeppelin 1969 US To u r P r o gram. Vintage
hardcover tour program for Led Zeppelin’s 1969 North American Summer Tour, 12 x 12, thirty-two pages, published by The Visual Thing in 1969, containing biographies and incredible, uncommon images of Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones, and John Bonham. In very good to fine condition, with interior booklet detached and very light scuffing to the covers. Starting Bid $200
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5160. Led Zeppelin 1975 USA Tour Shirt. Original yellow 5158. Led Zeppelin 1969 Winterland Poster. Original
color 13.75 x 21.5 first printing poster for Led Zeppelin at the Winterland on November 6–8, 1969, presented by Bill Graham (BG-199). Designed by Randy Tuten, the poster features a huge zeppelin in its hanger, and names supporting acts Bonzo Dog Band and Roland Kirk; an ad for the forthcoming Rolling Stones concert on November 9th at the Oakland Coliseum also appears along the bottom. In very fine condition. Starting Bid $200
t-shirt from Led Zeppelin’s 1975 tour of the United States, size small, featuring the Swan Song Records logo on the front, encircled by “Led Zeppelin, 1975 U.S. Tour.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $200
5159. Led Zeppelin 1970 Minneapolis Handbill.
Choice original 5.5 x 8.5 handbill for Led Zeppelin at the Met Center in Minneapolis on April 12, 1970, with ticketing information printed at the bottom. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
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5161. Led Zeppelin 1977 USA Tour Shirt. Original black
t-shirt from Led Zeppelin’s 1977 tour of the United States, size small, featuring the Swan Song Records logo on the front, with white text: “Led Zeppelin, United States of America 1977.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $200
5162. Led Zeppelin and Janis Joplin 1969 Atlanta Pop Festival Poster.
Impressive original color 28 x 22 poster for the Atlanta International Pop Festival held at the Atlanta International Raceway in Hampton, Georgia, on July 4 and 5, 1969, featuring a hand emerging from a laurel wreath and giving the peace sign, with numerous banners listing the various scheduled performers: Led Zeppelin, Janis Joplin, Joe Cocker, Chuck Berry, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Johnny Winter, Spirit, Canned Heat, the Dave Brubeck Trio with Gerry Mulligan, Chicago Transit Authority, and more. Published by International Pop Festivals, Inc., and designed by Lance Bragg. In very good to fine condition, with tack holes, staple holes, and light staining to the edges. With crowd estimates ranging from the high tens of thousands to as high as 150,000, the first Atlanta International Pop Festival was celebrated on the 1969 July Fourth weekend, more than a month before Woodstock. They printed far fewer of these printed board posters than the thin paper ones and they are not easy to come by in any condition. Starting Bid $200
5163. Led Zeppelin and The Who 1969 Pop Proms Program. Uncom-
mon official program for the “Pop Proms” musical showcase held at London’s Royal Albert Hall from June 29 to July 5, 1969, 36 pages, 8.5 x 11.75, containing biographies and images for the scheduled performers, including: Led Zeppelin, The Who, Chuck Berry, Fleetwood Mac, Blodwyn Pig, The Pentangle, Amen Corner, The Equals, Marmalade, Bob Kerr’s Whoopee Band, The Incredible String Band, Family, The Dubliners, and more. In fine condition, with a light stain to the upper right corner of the front cover. Starting Bid $200
Flawless Led Zeppelin signatures from the historic 1970 Bath Festival 5164. Led Zeppelin Signatures. Choice complete
set of vintage circa 1970 ballpoint Led Zeppelin signatures on a pair of 6 x 4 album pages, including “John Bonham” and “John Paul Jones” on a white album page, and “Jimmy Page” and “Robert Plant” on a pink album page. Collector’s notations identify each signature. In fine condition. The consignor notes that these were acquired by a member of the lighting crew working the Bath Festival of Blues and Progressive Music, held at the Royal Bath and West Showground on June 27–29, 1970. Led Zeppelin headlined the festival and took the stage as the sun set on June 28th. Their legendary performance before over 200,000 audience members is considered one of their most important, and today is recognized as a turning point in their career. The band played for three hours and performed five encores, with a classic set that included hits such as ‘Immigrant Song,’ ‘Heartbreaker,’ ‘What Is and What Should Never Be,’ ‘Moby Dick,’ ‘Whole Lotta Love,’ ‘Communication Breakdown,’ and more. An ideal set of vintage Zeppelin signatures from an important British music festival. Accompanied by two full letters of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500
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‘Stairway to Heaven’ sheet music signed by Led Zeppelin 5165. Led Zeppelin Signed ‘Stairway to Heaven’ Sheet Music. Very rare fully
signed sheet music to ‘Stairway to Heaven,’ 9 x 12, signed on the front cover in black ballpoint, “Best wishes, Jimmy Page,” “Good luck, Robert Plant,” “John Paul Jones,” and “Best wishes, John Bonham.” In fine condition, with pages 5–8 (one loose bifold sheet) missing from the 11-page booklet. ‘Stairway to Heaven’ is still the biggest-selling single sheet music in history, having recorded over a million sales, and—despite not being released as a single—was the most requested song on FM radio stations during the 1970s. It placed number three on VH1’s 2000 list of the 100 Greatest Rock Songs, and ranked as number thirty-one on Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. Given Bonham’s tragic death in 1980, fully signed Led Zeppelin items are rare and incredibly desirable. A very scarce format with extremely desirable association to one of rock’s most revered anthems. Starting Bid $500
Page, Plant, and Jones host the ‘Celebration Day’ premiere 5166. Led Zeppelin Signed Ticket Pouch. Official ticket folder for the premiere
of Led Zeppelin’s film Celebration Day at the Hammersmith Apollo on October 12, 2012, 8.25 x 4, signed on the front cover in black ballpoint by Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, and John Paul Jones. Includes two unused tickets, two wristbands, and two cardboard “Celebration Day” discs. In fine condition. A superb, triple-signed piece from the surviving members of Led Zeppelin. Starting Bid $300
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Led Zeppelin II, fully signed and uninscribed 5167. Led Zeppelin Signed Album. Hugely desirable Led
Zeppelin II (Atlantic Stereo 588 198) album signed neatly on the front cover in black ballpoint by Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Bonham, and John Paul Jones. In very good to fine condition, with some light soiling, and a surface crease under the band name. The record is included. Upon its release in late October 1969, Zeppelin’s eponymously titled sophomore record became an instant, monster success within both the US and UK, and quickly cemented the quartet as the next great British rock act. Given the era’s passive attitude towards autograph collecting and the increased security implemented by Zeppelin’s now legendary manager Peter Grant, band-signed items remain exceptionally scarce. There are reportedly less than 30 known fully signed Led Zeppelin albums extant, with this example all the more remarkable given its lack of inscriptions and crisp, clean autographs. Starting Bid $2500
5168. Jimmy Page Signed Print. Attractive color limited
edition 30.5 x 33 silkscreen print showing Led Zeppelin’s Page playing his Les Paul electric guitar, numbered 297/300, signed in the lower border in pencil, “Jimmy Page.” Also signed in pencil by the artist, “Sandra Lawrence, 2000.” Rolled and in fine condition. Starting Bid $200
5169. Robert Plant Signed Photograph. Glossy 10 x
8 Atlantic Records promo photo of Robert Plant in several poses, signed and inscribed along the top in black felt tip, “To Marjorie—Robert Plant.” In fine condition, with a bit of light surface creasing. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $200
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5170. Robert Plant Signed Album. Scarce self-titled debut (Atlantic Stereo 588 171) album from Led Zeppelin, signed and inscribed on the back cover in black felt tip by Robert Plant, who signs again on the inside of the front cover, “Don’t show your friends! They won’t be able to read it! Robert Plant.” In very good to fine condition, with some creasing, old tape to two corners, and moderate contrast to the somewhat light signature to back cover. The record is included. This first-pressing variation has turquoise lettering on the album sleeve, which was quickly withdrawn and replaced with fiery orange. A highly uncommon example of this classic album, enhanced by two vintage autographs of the band’s legendary vocalist. Starting Bid $200
Pink Floyd 5171. Pink Floyd and David Bowie 1996 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Program. Uncom-
mon original official 1996 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction dinner program with rare original limited edition CD, made in quantities sufficient only for distribution to the attendees of the induction ceremony, held at New York’s WaldorfAstoria Hotel. The high-quality program is 72 pages, 8.25 x 12.25, and features images and biographies of the inductees, including Pink Floyd, David Bowie, The Velvet Underground, Pete Seeger, Jefferson Airplane, and others. The 29-track compilation CD features tracks by those honored, including ‘Excerpt from Wish You Were Here’ and ‘Money’ by Pink Floyd, ‘Rock and Roll’ by The Velvet Underground, ‘Changes’ and ‘Heroes’ by David Bowie, ‘White Rabbit’ by Jefferson Airplane, and more. In fine condition. Accompanied by a press release and artist inductee information packet. These programs and CDs were not available to the general public and only given out at the induction ceremony, making them very hard to come by. The CDs are sought-after by collectors not only for their scarcity, but also due to how fantastic they sound. Starting Bid $200
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Choice 1970 Pink Floyd signature set, plus three in-concert candids
5172. Pink Floyd Signatures and Concert Photos. Fan-
tastic set of vintage circa 1970 ballpoint signatures, “Roger Waters,” “David Gilmour,” “Nick Mason,” and “Richard Wright,” on individual off-white slips, ranging in size from 4.25 x 1.75 to 3 x 3.25. Includes the original ticket stub for the show at which they were obtained, at the Meistersingerhalle in Nurnberg, Germany on March 14, 1970, plus three original vintage color glossy 3.5 x 2.5 photos from the show. In fine condition, with a short tear to the top edge of the ticket. A superb set of vintage Pink Floyd autographs, enhanced by the presence of the ticket and live concert photographs. Starting Bid $200
Rare fully signed copy of Pink Floyd’s Meddle
5173. Pink Floyd Signed Album. Meddle album by Pink Floyd, signed prominently on the attractive inner gatefold in black felt tip by Roger Waters, David Gilmour, and Richard Wright, and in blue felt tip Nick Mason. In fine condition. The record is included. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Floyd Authentic and a letter of provenance from the original recipient, who notes that the Mason signature was obtained at Borders Books in London on October 7, 2004; the Waters signature at Albert Hall in London on October 16, 2002; and both the Gilmour and Wright signatures at the Odeon Cinema in London on September 6, 2007. Starting Bid $1000
5174. RogerWaters Signed Drum Head. Remo Ebony Series Weatherk-
ing Batter drum head, 12.5˝ in diameter, signed boldly in pink paint pen by Roger Waters, who adds, “’Another Brick.’” In fine condition. Consignor notes that this was signed in 1999 in Cleveland, Ohio. Starting Bid $200
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Country and Folk
Cash plays the Oakland Civic Auditorium in March 1959 5175. Johnny Cash 1959 Oakland Civic Auditorium Poster.
Rare original 14 x 22.25 boxing-style concert poster for Johnny Cash’s show at the Oakland Civic Auditorium on March 1, 1959, as part of “Tex William’s Cavalcade of Western Stars,” with other acts including: Black Jack Layne, Rose & Carl Maddox, Cal Smith, Bonnie Sloan. Gary Bryant, Marian Hall, Don ‘Drag Race’ Pearly, and two big Western bands. The poster features a portrait of Cash to the upper left, captioned with the titles of three of his popular songs: “Ballad of a Teenage Queen,” “Guess Things Happen That Way,” and “Don’t Take Your Guns to Town Son.” Printed by the Colby Poster Printing Co. of Los Angeles. In very good to fine condition, with tack holes to corners, a few tape-repaired tears to bottom edge, and two toned pieces of tape at the top. Starting Bid $300
5176. Johnny Cash and Carter Family 1978 W LY V J a m boree Poster.
Original color 14.25 x 22.5 boxing-style concert poster for “Johnny Cash, featuring The Cash-Carter Family” as part of the “Great WYLV Truck Roadeo & Jamboree” at the Memorial Coliseum on May 21, 1978. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
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5177. Johnny Cash and Luther Perkins Signed 1967 Poster. Original
color 14 x 22 boxingstyle concert poster for “The Fabulous Johnny Cash Show” at Pershing Auditorium in Lincoln on February 25, 1967, signed in pencil by Johnny Cash and in blue ballpoint by Luther Perkins. In good to very good condition, with scattered scuffing and staining, Cash’s signature fairly light, and the lower corners cracked and reinforced with tape on the reverse. Starting Bid $200
5178. Johnny Cash and the Tennessee Two Signed 45 RPM Records and Song Book. Three items: a
Sun Records 45 RPM single of ‘Folsom Prison Blues / So Doggone Lonesome,’ signed on the label in ink by Johnny Cash; a Sun Records 45 RPM single of ‘Ballad of a Teenage Queen / Big River,’ signed on the label in ink by the ‘Tennessee Two,’ Luther Perkins and Marshall Grant; and a Johnny Cash song and picture folio, signed inside on a full-page image in blue ballpoint by Luther Perkins. In overall very good to fine condition, with heavy wear to the songbook: inner pages are loose, covers are delaminating, and the signed Perkins page has a few edge tears. Starting Bid $200
5179. Johnny Cash Books and Ephemera. Group of
Johnny Cash–related books and ephemera, including: a “Hello, I’m Johnny Cash” comic book, published in 1976 by Spire Christian Comics; three different issues of “The Legend,” published by the Johnny Cash Appreciation Society in the late 1960s; a glossy 8 x 10 Johnny Cash Society promo photo; and a Johnny Cash Society form letter announcing the tragic death of Luther Perkins. In overall very good condition, with tack holes and staining to the photos, and some edge tears and creasing to the books and letter. Starting Bid $200
5180. Johnny Cash Signed Photograph. Sharp vintage glossy 8 x 10 Columbia Records promo photo, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “To Jeff, Sincerely, Johnny Cash.” In fine condition, with tack holes to borders and a bit of paper loss to top edge. Starting Bid $200
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Huge limited edition of Cash’s only published artwork, ‘Flight’
5181. Johnny Cash Signed ‘Flight’ Serigraph. Huge
limited edition color 28 x 40 serigraph entitled ‘Flight,’ signed in the lower right corner in pencil by Johnny Cash. The consignor notes that this is the only unnumbered example of the print, which was created in a limited edition of 350 in association with Cash’s friend Bill Miller. Impressively double-matted and framed to an overall size of 42.5 x 54.5. In fine condition, with light horizontal rippling. This was the only print of Cash’s visual art ever released during his lifetime. Starting Bid $200
5182. Willie Nelson Signed Photograph.
Glossy 8 x 10 portrait of Willie Nelson in a Western outfit, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition. Originally obtained by in-person specialist Mike Wehrmann. Starting Bid $200
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5183. Johnn y C a s h’ s Personally-Owned Print. John-
ny Cash’s personallyowned color 19.75 x 19.75 print of a portrait painting of the songwriter in close profile against an American flag background, removed from Cash’s home in Hendersonville, Tennessee, signed in the lower left corner in pencil by the artist, Nate Giorgio. Matted and framed to an overall size of 26.5 x 26.5. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity, a watercolor portrait of Cash, and a handwritten letter of provenance from Giorgio, with the latter reading: “This print of Johnny Cash is from an original painting Johnny commissioned from me circa 1986. It’s from a 2 piece series, 1 featured an American flag (which I own) and the other Johnny owned, which this print was reproduced from. It was during the time when Johnny was creating his theater in Branson, and he also used this art for promotional use.” The print is also accompanied by a photo of Cash’s nephew, Jeff Ingle, holding the print; he has also provided a letter of provenance that notes that it came “from Johnny & June Cash’s house in Hendersonville, TN.” Starting Bid $200
5184. Patsy Cline Signed Photograph.
Very attractive vintage glossy 8 x 10 portrait of the legendary songbird, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “To Fred & Helen, Yours, Patsy Cline.” In very good to fine condition, with a small stain to the lower right, a crease to the upper left corner tip, and another crease which just touches the inscription. A scarce original image and very desirable in this format. Starting Bid $200
Jazz, Blues, and Standards
5185. American Folk Blues Festival Signed 1967 Program. Original program for the 1967 American Folk Blues Festival, 11 x 10, 28 pages, signed inside in ink by legendary bluesmen Skip James, Hound Dog Taylor, Koko Taylor, and Bukka White. In fine condition. The American Folk Blues Festival was an annual tour that brought America’s leading blues performers to Europe throughout the 1960s, many of whom had never before performed outside of the USA. Starting Bid $200
Berry, Hooker, Waters, and other blues icons 5186. Blues Legends Signed Album. The Blues Volume
1 album signed and inscribed on the back cover in various ink types by seven legendary blues musicians: Chuck Berry, John Lee Hooker, Otis Spann, Little Walter, Muddy Waters, Sonny Boy Williamson, and Howlin’ Wolf (adding “Chester A. Burnett”). In fine condition. The record is included. A tremendous assembly of some of blues’ greatest and most influential figures; some of these names have become quite rare over time. Starting Bid $200
“Always play it with a feeling! Stevie Ray Vaughan” 5187. Blues Legends Signed Guitar. Massively desirable
black-bodied Washburn Force 3 Stratocaster-style electric guitar with a sunburst finish, signed and inscribed on the off-white pickguard in black felt tip, “Steve, Always play it with a feeling! Stevie Ray Vaughan” and in silver ink, “From Bo Diddley, 94,” and on the body in various colored ink or felt tip, “B. B. King, 8-293,” “Eric Clapton,” “Jeff Beck,” “John Mayall,” “Albert Collins,” “Jimmie Vaughan,” “Buddy Guy, 93,” and “Dickey Betts.” In fine condition, with light scratching to the pickguard and a few very small dings to the body, and a layer of clearcoat over Vaughan’s and Clapton’s signature to keep them from rubbing. Includes a hardshell George Washburn carrying case. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA. Consignor notes that Clapton and Beck signatures respectively obtained in 1998 and 1995, and that the Stevie Ray Vaughan signature was obtained at the Syria Mosque in Pittsburgh on December 3, 1986; he also notes that the slight fingerprint over Albert Collins’s signature is in fact Albert’s. Starting Bid $300
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5188. B. B. King Signed Guitar. Lovely
ebony-bodied Epiphone B. B. King Lucille right-handed electric guitar with gold hardware and pearloid fret markers, signed on the body in gold ink, “B. B. King.” In fine condition, with irregular ink adhesion to portions of the signature. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/ DNA and an Epiphone hardshell case. Starting Bid $200
Studio-used ‘Lucille’ from 2005’s Grammy winner, signed by B. B. King and collaborating legends
5189. B. B. King’s Studio-Used and Multi-Signed Guitar. B. B. King’s studio-used Gibson ‘Lucille’ model electric guitar,
serial no. 00335706, played during his session with Mark Knopfler during the recording of the album ‘B. B. King & Friends: 80,’ signed on the body in silver ink by B.B. King (dated “4-18-05”), Eric Clapton, Van Morrison, Mark Knopfler, Billy Gibbons, Roger Daltrey, Glenn Frey, Sheryl Crow, Gloria Estefan, and Bobby Bland. In fine condition. Accompanied by the original hardshell case, manufacturer’s warranty card, King’s personally-used guitar pick, and the silver Sharpie used to sign the guitar. Provenance: Bonhams, December 2010, which noted that the signatures were obtained in various recording studios during King’s recording sessions: Clapton, Daltrey, Knopfler, and Van Morrison in Olympic Studios, London; the remainder in New York and Los Angeles. Released in 2005 to celebrate music legend B. B. King’s 80th birthday, ‘B.B. King & Friends: 80’ features a series of duets of classic blues tunes with the signatories on this guitar. Using this guitar during his session with Dire Straits frontman Mark Knopfler, King recorded a rendition of Carl B. Adams’s ‘All Over Again.’ The album hit number one on the blues charts and rose to #45 on the mainstream Billboard 200, then took home the Grammy Award for ‘Best Traditional Blues Album.’ A truly remarkable studio-used, multi-signed example of King’s iconic ‘Lucille.’ Starting Bid $1000
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5190. Lightnin’ Hopkins Signed Album. Nothin’ but the Blues! album signed and inscribed on the back cover in blue ballpoint, “To my friend, Lightnin’ Hopkins.” In fine condition, with a few ink annotations to the track list. The record is included. Starting Bid $200
5191. Charlie Parker Signature. Sought-after vintage fountain pen signature and inscription, “To Esther—Charlie Parker,” on a light yellow 6 x 4.25 album page. In fine condition. Accompanied by an unsigned postcard photo of the acclaimed saxophonist. A pristine, bold example of Parker who remains difficult to find in any form. Starting Bid $200
Brilliant close-up shot of the sax legend 5192. Charlie Parker Signed Photograph. Extremely rare vintage glossy
7.75 x 9.75 photo of Charlie Parker with his saxophone by James J. Kriegsmann of New York, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Kayo, Regards of Charlie Parker.” In fine condition, with trimmed borders, creasing to corners, and a light stain touching the saxophone. Consignor notes that this signed photograph is reproduced on page 31 of the book ‘Charlie Parker & Jazz Club Memorabilia: The Norman R. Saks Collection’ by Ken Vail. The original recipient, “Kayo,” assembled a well-known in-person collection through his job as a train conductor, where he acquired celebrities’ autographs as they rode the train. An exceptional signed photo of the revolutionary saxophonist—Bird remains exceedingly scarce and hugely sought after across all formats. Starting Bid $1000
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5193. Otis Redding Signed Album. Complete &
Unbelievable: The Otis Redding Dictionary of Soul album signed on the back cover in blue ballpoint by Otis Redding. In fine condition. The record is included. Featuring Redding’s classic rendition of ‘Try a Little Tenderness,’ this album was ranked as #254 on Rolling Stone’s list of the 500 greatest albums of all-time. Starting Bid $200
A Chicago blues masterpiece— stage-used by Hubert Sumlin, and signed by five blues icons
5194. Hubert Sumlin’s Stage-Used Gibson ES-335TD Guitar. Hubert Sumlin’s stage-used circa 1970s Gibson ED335TD thinline archtop semi-hollowbody electric guitar with a handsome sunburst finish, serial no. 620958, signed on the body in silver ink by Sumlin along with fellow blues legends B. B. King, Buddy Guy, Little Arthur Duncan, and Willie ‘Big Eyes’ Smith. In fine condition, with Duncan’s signature a bit light due to poor ink adhesion, and a spot of buckle rash to the back of the body. Accompanied by a hardshell case and a CD with four images of Sumlin playing the guitar on stage at Buddy Guy’s Legends blues club in Chicago; he used this guitar during his performances there in 2002, 2003, and 2004. Renowned as a Chicago blues guitarist, Sumlin is remembered for his ‘wrenched, shattering bursts of notes, sudden cliff-hanger silences and daring rhythmic suspensions’ as a member of Howlin’ Wolf’s band. Guitar World and Rolling Stone both named him on their lists of the one hundred greatest guitarists of all time, and he was inducted into the Blues Foundation Hall of Fame in 2008. In addition to his work with Howlin’ Wolf, Sumlin collaborated with the likes of Muddy Waters, Keith Richards, Eric Clapton, Levon Helm, James Cotton, and Pinetop Perkins. This remarkable Gibson guitar is a Chicago Blues/Chess Records gem—not only is it stage-used by Sumlin, but signed by guitar icons Sumlin, King, and Guy, plus harmonica players Duncan and Smith (who also drummed in Muddy Waters’ band). Starting Bid $1000
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5195. Muddy Waters and Howlin’ Wolf ‘Battle of the Blues’ Poster. Sought-after color 17 x 27.25 poster for a “Battle of the Blues” concert between Howlin’ Wolf and Muddy Waters at Club Paradise in Memphis, Tennessee, on October 24 [1964], with images of both musicians and the titles for several of their songs: “Take It for Me,” “Spoonful,” “Evils,” “I Should Have Quit You a Long Time Ago,” “I Got My Mojo Working,” “The Same Thing,” and “Hootchie Cootchie Man.” In very good to fine condition, with scattered creasing. Accompanied by a typed caption sheet, which reads: “Club Paradise was opened by Sunbeam Mitchell in 1962, after he was forced out when the bulldozers hit historic Beale Street. He relocated to Georgia Avenue and built the largest nightclub in Memphis. Along with Detroit, this is where soul music got its start.” Starting Bid $300
5197. Lester Young Signed Photograph. Sought-after
5196. Muddy Waters Signed Album. Muddy Waters Sings Big Bill Broonzy album signed on the back cover in black felt tip, “Muddy Waters.” In fine condition. The record is not included. Starting Bid $200
12 x 13.25 spiralbound book photo of Young seated and playing his saxophone with a cigarette in his left hand, signed on his collar and shirt in blue ballpoint. In fine condition. The photo was one of 32 included in the Mercury Records 1949 box set The Jazz Scene. Starting Bid $200
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5198. Cannonball Adderley Signed Document Starting Bid $200
5199. American Folk Blues Festival Signed 1968 Program Starting Bid $200
5200. Irving Berlin Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
5201. Chicago Blues Multi-Signed Album Starting Bid $200
5202. Earl ‘Fatha’ Hines Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
5204. Little Walter Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
5205. Mills Brothers Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
5206. Buddy Rich Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
5207. Max Roach Signed Photographs Starting Bid $200
5208. Sonny Rollins Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
5209. Sunnyland Slim Signed Album Starting Bid $200
5210. Muddy Waters Signed 78 RPM Record Starting Bid $200
5211. Teddy Wilson Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
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5203. B. B. King Signed Program Starting Bid $200
Posters and Handbills 5212. Big Brother and the Holding Company 1968 Fillmore/Winterland Poster. Origi-
nal color 14 x 21.25 first printing poster for Big Brother and The Holding Company, Iron Butterfly, and Booker T. & the MG’s at the Fillmore and Winterland on April 11–13, 1968, presented by Bill Graham (BG-115). Designed by Patrick Lofthouse and Tom Weir, the poster features a psychedelic pinwheel image of Big Brother and The Holding Company, with Janis Joplin at the top. In very fine condition. Starting Bid $200
5214. Janis Joplin 1969 Chicago Handbill. Original bright pink 2.25
x 11 handbill promoting a series of six Chicago-area concerts produced by 22nd Century, which includes a Janis Joplin show at the Auditorium Theatre on November 23, 1969. Other scheduled acts include: Glenn Yarbrough, The Band, Three Dog Night and Turtles, Chicago, and the Moody Blues. The handbill is topped with a bespectacled hippie girl with ticket information printed below. In very fine condition. Starting Bid $200
5215. Jerry Lee Lewis ‘In Person’ Poster. Origi-
5213. Hair Poster. Original color 14 x 20 poster from the
original Broadway production of Hair in 1968, featuring a psychedelic design by Ruspoli-Rodriguez. In fine condition, with tack holes and subtle creasing to corners. Starting Bid $200
nal black-andyellow 14 x 22 boxing-style concert poster for a Jerry Lee Lewis concert, reading: “In Person: The Fabulous Jerry Lee Lewis, Sun Recording Artist, ‘Cold, Cold Heart,’ ‘Great Balls of Fire,’ ‘Whole Lot of Shakin’ Going On.’” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
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5216. Quicksilver Messenger Service 1967 Avalon Ballroom Poster.
Original color 14 x 20 first printing poster for Quicksilver Messenger Service, Other Half, and Melvin Q at the Avalon Ballroom in San Francisco on August 17–20, 1967. Designed by Jack Hatfield, the poster is known as ‘High Yo Silver’ (FD-76OP-1). Encapsulated by CGC and assigned a Universal Grade of GEM MINT 10. Starting Bid $200
5217. The Charlatans and Buddy Guy 1967 Avalon Ballroom Poster.
Original color 14 x 20 first printing poster for The Charlatans and Buddy Guy at the Avalon Ballroom in San Francisco on September 22–24, 1967. Designed by Robert Fried, the poster is known as ‘Sky Web’ (FD-83OP-1). Encapsulated by CGC and assigned a Universal Grade of GEM MINT 10. Starting Bid $200
5218. Hank Williams 1949 Concert Tour Poster.
Sought-after original 11 x 17 concert tour poster for Hank Williams and His Drifting Cowboys from 1949, featuring a large image of the great country western artist, his band, and his wife Miss Audrey at the WSFA studio in Montgomery, Alabama. At the top, the poster bills Williams as “Writer and Singer of the Nationally Famous Hit Song—’Move It On Over.’” The area at the bottom intended for venue, date, and ticketing information has been left blank; these posters would have been distributed to local venues and filled out with appropriate details throughout their tour. This is a particularly rare style of Hank Williams poster, as it features an image of him and his band—most of his concert posters had text only. In fine condition, with light edge chipping and toning. Starting Bid $200
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5219. Louis Armstrong and Benny Goodman 1953 Rochester Poster Starting Bid $200
5220. Bobby Bland Revue Handbill Starting Bid $200
5221. James Brown Wichita Standee Starting Bid $200
5222. Ray Charles 1968 University of North Dakota Poster Starting Bid $200
5223. Duke Ellington 1953 Apollo Theatre Handbill Starting Bid $200
5224. Isle of Wight Festival 1969 Poster Starting Bid $200
5225. The Jazz Messengers 1955 NYC Handbill Starting Bid $200
5226. Jethro Tull 1969 Fillmore West Poster by Randy Tuten Starting Bid $200
5227. Eartha Kitt Apollo Theatre Handbill Starting Bid $200
5228. Little Richard 1957 Chattanooga Memorial Auditorium Poster Starting Bid $200
5229. Jimmy Reed Rockland Palace Handbill Starting Bid $200
5230. Rhythm & Blues 1955 Chattanooga Memorial Auditorium Poster Starting Bid $200
5231. David Ruffin and Kool and the Gang 1969 Norfolk Poster Starting Bid $200
5232. Talking Heads 1982 Hollywood Palladium Poster Starting Bid $200
5233. U2 1983 LA Sports Arena Poster Starting Bid $200
5234. Edgar Winter Group 1973 Memphis Poster Starting Bid $200
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1950s Giving a lift to Buddy Holly and the Crickets in the summer of ‘58 5235. Buddy Holly and the Crickets Signatures. Extremely rare purple ink signatures of Buddy Holly, Niki Sullivan, Joe Mauldin, and Jerry Allison, who adds “’The Crickets,’” on the reverse of a 3.5 x 2 business card from Norman Petty Studios in Clovis, New Mexico. In fine condition, with light soiling and a few small edge creases. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA, as well as by a detailed letter of provenance from the original recipient, in part: “I was 21 in the summer of 1958, and the old Akron Armory was the scene for many rock n’ roll concerts. Stars like Pat Boone, Chuck Berry, Fats Domino, etc., appeared there, I had written a song and was looking for a star to present it to. It was close to midnight as I drove past the Armory after a concert…when I spotted 4 dark figures struggling down the sidewalk with a set of drums and 3 guitar cases. When they walked under a streetlight I thought I recognized them. Pulling to the curb, I rolled down my passenger window & yelled, ‘Hey, Buddy Holly, is that you!?’ ‘Yes,’ they called back…’You guys want a lift?!’ I offered…I got out and opened my trunk, and we put Jerry Allison’s drum kit in it. The three Crickets got in the back seat, and Buddy Holly sat in front. They had to rest the three guitars on their laps in back… I sang my song to them in the hotel after they put everything away, and they gave me a business card with Norman Petty’s address in New Mexico. They said he’d critique my song if I sent him a copy. We then got back into the car & I drove to [a] restaurant. As we sat down around a big table I saw a jukebox nearby, so I played ‘That’ll be the Day’ as the waitress came over. I was on ‘Cloud 9’ the whole time, and they were really nice, polite young men, I couldn’t believe the whole episode. I just had to brag a bit, so I asked the waitress, ‘Honey, do you know who these 4 guys are?’ ‘No,’ she said. ‘Well, you hear that song?’ ‘Yes.’ ‘Well, that’s these guys, Buddy Holly & the Crickets!!’ She said, ‘You’re pulling my leg.’ No, I’m not. Buddy…sing along with the record & prove it to her.’ Buddy did, & she said, ‘I’ll be,,,can I have your autographs?’ So I said, ‘Yeah, me too.’ They signed the back of the business card since there wasn’t anything else around. Afterwards I took them back to the hotel, shook their hands, & said good-bye. About 8-9 months later, Buddy was killed in the plane crash.” Starting Bid $1000
5236. Frank Sinatra. Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Frank Sinatra posing alongside several Chinese women, signed in blue felt tip. In very good to fine condition, with light scuffing, and a few small surface creases. Originally obtained by in-person specialist Mike Wehrmann. Starting Bid $200
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1960s Early appearance by David Bowie and the Buzz 5237. David Bowie and the Yardbirds 1966 Marquee Club Handbill. Rare original March 1966 handbill for London’s famed
Marquee Club music venue, one page, both sides, 8.5 x 11, with front featuring an article headed “The Yardbirds Are Back!,” showing an image of the band with caption: “’The Shapes of Things’—The Yardbirds.” Lower portion lists membership and admission fees with the reverse featuring a full schedule for the month of March, with notable acts including: Manfred Mann, Spencer Davis Group, The Yardbirds, David Bowie and the Buzz, and a very early appearance by The Small Faces. In very good to fine condition, with intersecting folds and light overall creasing. Starting Bid $200
5238. Buffalo Springfield Signed Guitar. Sunburst-finish Indiana Telecaster-style electric guitar, signed on the body in ink by Stephen Stills, Dewey Martin, and Jim Messina, and on the white pickguard by Neil Young and Richie Furay, who adds the title of their popular song “Kind Woman.” In fine condition. Accompanied by full letters of authenticity from REAL and Beckett Authentication Services. Starting Bid $200
5239. The Byrds 1970 Poster. Incred-
ible color 22 x 28 silkscreen p oster for a Middle Earth concert featuring The Byrds at Panther Hall in Fort Worth, Texas, on March 6, 1970, with special guest listed as Space Opera. The psychedelic artwork shows a large flock of space birds soaring from an open mouth, with concert and venue details to top and bottom rows of teeth and the lower lip reading: “The Byrds.” Printed by Fun Kit with fluorescent inks, this poster was designed for black light use. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
5240. Cream 1967 Saville Theatre Program. Attractive original program for a Cream concert at London’s Saville Theatre on July 2, 1967, four pages, 6 x 9.5, featuring colorful cover artwork by Simon and Marajke. The program features images and information on the evening’s three scheduled performers and compere, including: Cream, the Jeff Beck Group featuring a young singer by the name of Rod Stewart and bassist Ronnie Wood, John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers featuring future Rolling Stone Mick Taylor, and Rick Dane. In fine condition. The Saville Theatre had a short, but historic run of concerts produced by Beatles manager Brian Epstein. Starting Bid $200
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5241. Cream 1968 US Tour Program.
Scarce original concert program for Cream’s 1968 American Tour, 16 pages, 12 x 12, published by Raydell Publishing of New York, and containing numerous fantastic images of the band during their Wheels of Fire period. In fine condition, with light creasing and soiling to the covers. Starting Bid $200
Cream autographs from early 1967 5242. Cream Signatures and Handbill.
Brilliant blue ballpoint signatures of Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce, and Ginger Baker on an off-white 6.25 x 3.75 card. In very good to fine condition, with somewhat irregular overall soiling. Included is the original light green 5 x 8.25 handbill promoting the Cream concert where the signatures were obtained: the Stourbridge Town Hall in West Midlands on January 18, 1967. Also includes a color 10 x 8 photo of the band.
Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce, and Ginger Baker were England’s premier musicians—this power trio defined the term ‘supergroup’ (which didn’t exist until they formed), and they were the cream of the crop, without peer. Their legendary improvised live performances were ferocious, melding jazz, blues, and rock into extended jams that left both band and their audiences spent by night’s end. They were three opposites who had one thing in common: they were virtuosos and knew how good they were and that it was too good to last. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA and by a letter of provenance from the original recipient: “I worked at Stourbridge Town Hall from 1964 to 1967 helping out backstage and sometimes front of house. If the caretaker was not back from his meal break, I would let the groups into the building and help them set up. Fred Bannister promotions booked the top groups of the day to appear on Wednesday nights, with smaller local groups playing on Saturday nights. I met all the groups and obtained their autographs. When Cream played I got them to sign a couple pieces of card that I had cut at my place of work. One was for a friend, the other I kept. I remember that night as being a sell out with 100’s of Mods in long jackets giving the group a rousing reception.” Full sets of Cream autographs from when they were at their peak in the 60s are extraordinarily difficult to come by, with this example representing the boldest set of Cream signatures that we have ever offered. Starting Bid $200
5243. Cream Signed ‘Best of Cream’ Album. Best of Cream album signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce, and Ginger Baker. In fine condition, with partial splits to edges. The record is included. Accompanied by full letters of authenticity from REAL and Beckett Authentication Services. Starting Bid $200
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5246. George Harrison and Eric Clapton Signed Envelope. Mailing envelope, 7.75 x 4.25, signed on the
5244. Cream Signed Photograph. Color glossy 13.5 x 10.5 group photo of Cream, signed in black felt tip by Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce, and Ginger Baker. Double-matted and framed with a nameplate to an overall size of 21 x 18. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
reverse in brown ballpoint by George Harrison, Eric Clapton, and Delaney and Bonnie Bramlett. In very good condition, with light toning, creasing and opening-related edge tears. Accompanied by a letter of provenance, which notes that the autographs “were obtained by my mother, Karen Maycock, on 4th of December 1969 when the artists played The City Hall in Sheffield. She was local to the area and went with her best friend. They snuck backstage and got to meet everyone but all they had to hand [them] was an envelope so they used that for autographs.” Starting Bid $200
5245. Cream: Patricia Clapton Handwritten Letter.
ALS signed “Mrs. Clapton,” one page both sides, 4.5 x 7, no date but circa 1966–1969. Eric Clapton’s mother writes from his childhood home at “1 The Green, Ripley, Surrey,” in part: “Thank you for your letter. I looked for you last night, but did not see you. It was so terribly crowded wasn’t it, I met Georgio & lots of other people I know but it was like looking for a needle in a haystack to try & find anyone. I thought the Cream were fantastic I enjoyed Eric’s singing. Yes the L.P is great & its doing well in the charts. Thank you for the nice card you sent me do hope you enjoyed your holiday, we are going away this Saturday for a week, only going to Coombe Martin but hope this lovely weather lasts.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
5247. Janis Joplin Oversized 1969 Francesco Scavullo Photograph. Fantastic original vintage 8.5 x 12.25 silver
gelatin photo of Janis Joplin with a cigarette in hand, taken by Francesco Scavullo during a 1969 photo shoot. Reverse is annotated “Scavullo” in an unknown hand. In very good to fine condition, with some light creasing to the edges and corners, and a few surface scratches. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks, stating that it originates from the archive of German magazine Bravo. Starting Bid $200
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The concert demands of Janis Joplin 5248. Janis Joplin Signed Document. Scarce DS, three pages, 8.5 x
11, no date. Rider for a performance agreement with Fantality, Inc., for the services of Janis Joplin, comprised of a list of 13 stipulations demanded by the company, which includes: police protection; rights to sell posters, booklets, or other publications; scaled ticket prices ranging between $3.50 and $5.50; a notice that “Janis Joplin does not perform in the round”; guaranteed 100% star billing in any and all publicity releases and paid advertisements; and venue requirements such as a comfortable dressing room and adequate stage lighting. Upper corner of each page stamped “4034.” Signed neatly at the conclusion in blue ballpoint by Joplin. In fine condition. Starting Bid $500
Sleek suit worn in-concert by Ricky Nelson in 1972 5249. Rick Nelson’s Stage-Used Suit.
Rick Nelson’s stage-used black satin twopiece suit worn in concert in 1972, featuring a two-button jacket with wide lapels and a “Bojeongles” label sewn inside the collar, with a matching pair of wide-leg pants. In fine condition. Accompanied by a notarized letter of provenance signed by his daughter, Tracy Nelson, certifying the suit as being worn in concert in 1972 and originating from the estate of her late father. The year 1972 saw a resurgence in Nelson’s career, when he once again reached the Top 40 with ‘Garden Party’ and made several guest appearances on television shows. A superb stage-worn piece from the one-time teen idol, boasting direct provenance from his family. Starting Bid $500
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5250. Monterey Pop Festival Handbill and Order Form. Very rare handbill and ticket order
form for the Monterey International Pop Festival, held June 16–18, 1967, at the Monterey County Fairgrounds in California. The tri-fold handbill measures 4 x 9 closed, and features a listing of performing artists, notes for those planning to attend, a diagram of the stage and seating sections, and a mail-in ticket order form. Among the acts listed are Buffalo Springfield, Grateful Dead, Jimi Hendrix Experience, Simon and Garfunkel, Big Brother & The Holding Company, Canned Heat, The Beach Boys, Booker T & the MG’s, The Byrds, Jefferson Airplane, Moby Grape, Otis Redding, Ravi Shankar, The Blues Project, The Mamas and the Papas, and The Who. The notes for those planning to attend truly capture the spirit of the ‘Summer of Love,’ reading, in part, “Be happy, be free; wear flowers, bring bells—have a festival,” and “Come as you please, wear what you like. Dress as wild as you choose.” In fine condition. A seminal festival that kicked off the 1967 ‘Summer of Love,’ the Monterey Pop Festival is remembered for the first major American appearances by the Jimi Hendrix Experience, The Who, and Ravi Shankar, the first large-scale public performance of Janis Joplin, and the introduction of Otis Redding to a white audience. The influential event became an inspiration and a template for future music festivals, including Woodstock two years later. Starting Bid $200
5251. Ozzy Osbourne Signed Album Sleeve. Re-
cord sleeve signed and inscribed in black ballpoint, “To Jerry, Lee Kerslake,” “Randy Rhoads,” and “Bob Daisley,” and in black felt tip, “Ozzy Osbourne.” Rhoads also begins a signature on the right side, but strikes it through. In very good to fine condition, with overall creasing. Consignor notes that the sleeve originates from a Blizzard of Ozz album. Starting Bid $200
5252. Otis Redding Signed Document. DS, one page,
8.5 x 11, September 1, 1967. American Federation of Musicians contract in which Otis Redding agrees to play a concert at the Ridglea Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas, on November 10, 1967, for the sum of $5,000. Signed at the conclusion in black ballpoint by Redding. The contract’s deposit receipt is stapled to upper left corner. In fine condition, with some rusty staplerelated stains to the left edge. Starting Bid $200
5253. The Temptations Signed Photograph. Scarce vintage glossy 8 x 10 Gordy Recording Artists publicity photo of The Temptations by James J. Kreigsmann, signed and inscribed on the reverse in ballpoint by Melvin Franklin (“To Gloria, my early morning sweetheart. Stay as sweet as you are. Love, Melvin, c/o The Temptations”), Otis Williams (“To Gloria, the very best to you always, with all my love, Otis, Temptations”), and David Ruffin (“To Gloria, love always, David, Temptations”). In very good condition, with moderate rippling and creasing, some paper loss to the edges, and a small repaired edge tear. Starting Bid $200
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5254. Sam and Dave Signed Album. Double Dynamite album signed and inscribed on the front cover in fountain pen by Sam Moore, “Best Wishes, Sam of Sam & Dave,” and Dave Prater, “’Sweet Pains,’ from Dave.” In fine condition, with some corner creasing. The record is included. Starting Bid $200
5255. Ten Years After Signed Album. Self-titled debut album signed and inscribed on the back cover in blue ballpoint, “Best of Luck Martyn, Leo Lyons,” “To Martyn, from Alvin Lee,” “To Martyn, Best Wishes, Chick [Churchill],” and “To Martyn, Best Wishes, Ric Lee.” In fine condition. The record is included. A desirable debut album, fully signed by the first, classic lineup of Ten Years After. Starting Bid $200
Apple Corps acetates for the Tommy soundtrack, different from the released version 5256. The Who 1974 Tommy Soundtrack Acetates. Two double-sided 12˝ stereo acetates of The Who’s soundtrack for the 1975 film Tommy, each disc differing from the final release. The album was mastered at Apple Studios on July 17, 1974. Both discs are identified in type on Apple Corps Ltd. labels with the album title, “Tommy,” and side listed. Differences from the released album are as follows: Side 1: Opens with music from the 1940s BBC Radio program, ‘Music While You Work,’ and air-raid siren sound effects; ‘Christmas’ has a longer guitar/piano end section. Side 2: ‘The Acid Queen’ is missing; the opening ‘Eyesight To The Blind’ is followed by ‘Do You Think It’s Alright?’; ‘Sparks’ is followed by ‘Pinball Wizard’, which lacks opening vocal backing, with no ‘Extra, Extra, Extra.’ Side 3: ‘I’m Free’ has a different vocal performance and is followed by ‘Miracle Cure,’ with no ‘Mother And Son.’ Side 4: Opens with a reprise of ‘I’m Free / Sensation’; ‘T.V. Studio’ has a longer piano section to end the track; and ‘Tommy’s Holiday Camp’ has longer instrumental sections and different vocals. In overall very good to fine condition. Tommy was first released by The Who in 1969, an album they envisioned as a singular ‘rock opera,’ telling the story of a ‘deaf, dumb and blind kid.’ In 1975, it was adapted for the screen with a star-studded cast that included members of The Who, Ann-Margret, Oliver Reed, Eric Clapton, Tina Turner, Elton John, and Jack Nicholson. Pete Townshend oversaw the production of an entirely new Tommy album for the soundtrack, this time using synthesizers to create orchestral arrangements he had envisioned and taking advantage of the available musicians—Elton John’s rendition of ‘Pinball Wizard’ was later released as a single and became a top-ten hit. While these acetates feature the soundtrack in traditional stereo form, Tommy was especially innovative in that it was one of the first music films that used multichannel ‘quintaphonic sound,’ similar to the surround sound systems of today. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $300
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5257. The Who and the Yardbirds 1965 Marquee Club Handbill. Rare original July 1965 handbill for London’s famed
Marquee Club music venue, one page, both sides, 8.5 x 11, with front featuring an article headed “Summer-Sets at the Marquee… in come the Animals & Bond,” showing an image of Dick Morrissey playing the saxophone. Lower portion advertises the “5th National Jazz & Blues Festival” in early August with the reverse featuring a full schedule for the month of July, with notable acts including: The Who (doing their now-infamous ‘Tuesdays at the Marquee’ run), The Yardbirds, The Animals, Manfred Mann, the Spencer Davis Group, The Moody Blues, and Steam Packet with Rod Stewart. In very good to fine condition, with intersecting folds and light overall creasing. Starting Bid $200
The rock stars of Tommy, signed by The Who, Eric Clapton, Elton John, and Ann-Margret
5258. The Who Signed Call Sheet and Coaster. Remarkable original Robert Stigwood Organization call sheets from the
production of The Who’s 1975 film Tommy for the ‘Pinball Wizard’ scene, three pages, 8 x 13, May 8, 1974, signed on the last page in blue ballpoint by Pete Townshend, Keith Moon, John Entwistle, Roger Daltrey, Eric Clapton, and Ann-Margret. The call sheet offers information concerning the actors and extras needed, time and locations, production staff and equipment required, and various other shooting details for the scene. Notably, the sheet indicates that the sound department must bring, “Playback and tapes ‘PINBALL WIZARD.’ P.A. System.” Also included is a vintage yellow Double Diamond beer coaster, 3.75 x 3.75, signed on one side in black ballpoint by Moon, Daltrey, and Entwistle, and on the other side by Elton John, who adds, “Lots of love.” In overall fine condition, with some scattered foxing and staining; the signed page remains very clean. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Tommy was first released by The Who in 1969, an album they envisioned as a singular ‘rock opera,’ telling the story of a ‘deaf, dumb and blind kid.’ In 1975, it was adapted for the screen with a star-studded cast that included members of The Who, AnnMargret, Eric Clapton, Tina Turner, Elton John, and Jack Nicholson. Pete Townshend oversaw the production of an entirely new Tommy album for the soundtrack, this time using synthesizers to create orchestral arrangements he had envisioned and taking advantage of the available musicians. These original call sheets, signed by key members of The Who and their co-stars, are a truly awesome relic of one of The Who’s most ambitious projects. Starting Bid $300
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Early fully signed portrait of The Who 5259. The Who Signed Photograph. Magnificent matte-
finish 7 x 8.75 photo of The Who early into their careers, with Keith Moon notably wearing a Beatles shirt, signed in thin black felt tip by Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend, John Entwistle, and Keith Moon. Matted and framed to an overall size of 10.25 x 13.5. In fine condition. A brilliant early photo of The Who as an emerging force on the British rock scene, with this example all the more desirable given its well-spaced autographs and lack of inscriptions—an ideal, fully signed depiction of these legendary rockers. Starting Bid $1000
5260. The Who Signed Postcard. Color postcard by J. Arthur Dixon of a K-type Omnibus from the London General Omnibus Company used to promote the release of the single ‘Magic Bus’ in 1968, 5.75 x 3.75, signed on the reverse in pencil, “Keith Moon,” and in black ballpoint, “Cheers, Roger Daltrey,” “John Entwistle,” and “Pete Townshend.” In fine condition, with a rusty staple to the upper right corner (a student trolleybus ticket stapled to opposite side). Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from REAL. Starting Bid $200
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Fully signed ticket for the ‘May Day Whoot’
5261. The Who Signed Ticket. Rare
early blue ticket for the ‘May Day Whoot’ featuring The Who and Veeble Peeple, signed in black ballpoint by Pete Townshend, Keith Moon, Roger Daltrey, and John Entwistle. Encapsulated by Beckett/JSA, and matted and framed below a concert photo to an overall size of 14.5 x 17.5, with glass on both sides for viewing the reverse. In very good to fine condition. Starting Bid $200
5262. The Who and Elton John Tommy Program. Sought-after original program for a special
charity performance of the rock opera ‘Tommy’ by The Who at the Universal Amphitheatre in Los Angeles, California, on August 24, 1989, 64 pages, 9.75 x 11.75, containing a wide assortment of images of Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend, and John Entwistle in celebration of the band’s 25th anniversary. In addition to images of old press releases, articles, and advertisements, the program also shows pictures of the evening’s special guests: Elton John, Patti LaBelle, Billy Idol, Steve Winwood, and Phil Collins. Includes the original ‘Tommy’ insert exclusive to the Universal Amphitheatre show, as well as the laminated bright green staff pass. In overall fine condition. The Who played four shows featuring the rock opera ‘Tommy’ as part of The Who Tour 1989, a reunion tour in celebration of the band’s 25th year of existence. Of the four ‘Tommy’ shows—which were even more complete than when the band played it in 1969–1970, due to the inclusion of ‘Cousin Kevin’ and ‘Sensation’—the performance of the charity concert at the Universal Amphitheatre aired on the Fox Network. Presented by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation, the Los Angeles charity show directed all proceeds to The Gilbert W. Lindsay Children’s Center, the United Friends of the Children, the Westside Children’s Center, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation, and Nordoff–Robbins Music Therapy. Starting Bid $200
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5263. The Who: Pete Townshend’s Demo Acetate. Very rare 7-inch demo acetate for The Who’s 1967 hit single, ‘I Can See for Miles,’ deriving from the personal collection of guitarist and songwriter Pete Townshend. The acetate features an Emidisc label, marked in black felt tip, “I Can See For Miles.” In fine condition. Recorded for the band’s 1967 album, The Who Sell Out, ‘I Can See for Miles’ remains The Who’s biggest hit single in the U.S. and their only single to reach the Top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100. Accompanied by a CD-R copy of the demo and a letter of provenance from the friend of the original recipient: “This one-sided, 7˝ Emidisc acetate of Pete Townshend’s demo for ‘I Can See for Miles’ was given by Pete Townshend to my late friend Sandy Darlington. Sandy was an American singer who with his wife, Jeanie Darlington, made one album, ‘Sandy and Jeanie,’ for County Records in 1966. He moved to London in the mid 1960s and became friends with Pete Townshend. Townshend gave Sandy a group of his demos for Who songs circa 1966/67, of which this is one. When Sandy returned to the U.S. in the late 1960s, he became the music critic for the San Francisco Express– Times, and we became friends. In 1968 I took over the music writing post from him, and Sandy gave me the Pete Townshend demos to mark the transition and our friendship.” Starting Bid $200
5264. Woodstock Tickets. Two
original unused three-day admission tickets for the iconic Woodstock Music and Art Fair, each 6 x 2, issued for August 15-17, 1969, numbered “36139” and “36149.” Both are individually encapsulated and graded by PSA/DNA as “GEM MT 10.” In overall very fine condition. Starting Bid $200
5265. Woodstock: Canned Heat and Three Dog Night Fillmore East Program. Fillmore
East program for a pair of concerts featuring Canned Heat, Three Dog Night, and Santana on August 1 and 2, 1969, 24 pages, 5.5 x 8.5, which also features a two-page advertisement and ticket order form for the Woodstock Music & Art Fair set to occur two weeks later in Wallkill, New York. Sha-Na-Na is also listed as an extra added attraction for “late shows only.” Canned Heat, Santana, and Sha-Na-Na were all featured acts and these Fillmore concerts served as a warm-up for their eventual Woodstock performances. The program also has several advertisements promoting releases from bands like Procol Harum and Crosby, Stills, and Nash. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
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Sib Hashian Collection Legendary drummer Sib Hashian made music history by joining Boston in 1975 to record their self-titled debut album, which became an overnight sensation—released by Epic in August 1976, Boston broke records to become the best-selling debut album in the US at the time. Hashian’s steady, energetic drumming anchored classic tracks like ‘Peace of Mind,’ ‘Foreplay/ Long Time,’ and ‘More Than a Feeling,’ which Rolling Stone later praised as “a cathedral to young-adult male romantic yearning, with every second scientifically crafted for maximum impact—right down to Sib Hashian’s climactic drum fills in the final fade-out.” Hashian returned to the studio for the band’s second album, Don’t Look Back, released in 1978, again providing the consistent rhythms for hit songs like ‘Don’t Look Back,’ ‘A Man I’ll Never Be,’ and ‘Feelin’ Satisfied.’ With Boston, Hashian toured the country and the world, performing before sold-out crowds at legendary venues like NYC’s Madison Square Garden, London’s Rainbow Theatre at Finsbury Park, and Tokyo’s Budokan. Following his time with the group, Hashian played drums on Boston guitarist Barry Goudreau’s 1980 solo album, and occasionally gigged with Goudreau and fellow former bandmates Fran Sheehan and Brad Delp. He later recorded with Sammy Hagar as an unofficial member of The Waboritas, and alongside Goudreau in Ernie Boch, Jr.’s band Ernie and the Automatics. A civic-minded individual, Hashian served his country as a First Lieutenant in the Vietnam War, and remained involved with charities including My Brother’s Table and the Doug Flutie Foundation. The Sib Hashian Scholarship Fund will keep his legacy alive by funding music and arts programs in the public school systems.
5266. Boston: Sib Hashian’s ‘Good Morning City’ Screenprint by Friedensreich Hundertwasser. Sib Hashian’s personally-owned impressive color limited edition 21 x 32.5 screenprint entitled ‘Good Morning City/Bleeding Town’ by Friedensreich Hundertwasser, numbered 792/10,000. The stunning print features embossed metallic accents. Nicely matted and framed to an overall size of 28.5 x 40. In fine condition. Starting Bid $300
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5267. Boston: Sib Hashian’s ‘Lafayette’ Serigraph by Erte. Sib Hashian’s
personally-owned beautiful color limited edition 21 x 28 serigraph entitled ‘Lafayette,’ numbered 94/300, signed in the lower right corner in pencil, “Erte.” Blindstamped in the lower left margin with a 1979 “Circle F.A. Corp” copyright notice. Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 28 x 36. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
5269. Boston: Sib Hashian’s ‘Wings of Victory’ Screenprint by Erte. Sib
Hashian’s personallyowned beautiful color limited edition 21 x 29 screenprint entitled ‘Wings of Victory,’ numbered 309/325, signed in the lower right corner in pencil, “Erte.” Blindstamped in the lower left margin with a 1978 “Circle F.A. Corp” copyright notice. Doublematted and framed to an overall size of 29 x 37. In fine condition. A gorgeous sampling of Erte’s classic Art Deco style. Starting Bid $200
Erte’s complete ‘Alphabet Suite,’ owned by the drummer of Boston
5268. Boston: Sib Hashian’s ‘The Alphabet Suite’ by Erte. Sib Hashian’s personally-owned complete limited edition portfolio of Erte’s ‘The Alphabet Suite,’ comprising 26 lithograph/serigraph prints portraying each letter of the alphabet. Each print measures 18.5 x 25.5, is numbered 139/350, and signed in the lower right corner in pencil, “Erte.” The set is complete with its colophon, two title sheets (one signed in white pencil, “With best wishes, Erte”), and original clamshell presentation box. In fine to very fine condition; this portfolio was sealed in its original plastic and only opened to be photographed. Enhanced by its former celebrity ownership, this is a hugely desirable Erte suite, frequently broken up and rarely offered as a complete set. Starting Bid $500
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5270. Boston: Sib Hashian’s Anaheim Stadium Concert Award and Ticket.
Sib Hashian’s award for setting a sales record with Boston’s concert at Anaheim Stadium on September 23, 1978, measuring approximately 7.5˝ x 14˝ x 5˝, with an engraved plaque on the front: “Congratulations to Boston for exceeding the one day record gross of $705,000.00 at Anaheim Stadium on September 23, 1978, Wolf & Rissmiller Concerts, Avalon Attractions.” The award consists of the golden “A” logo of the California Angels set upon a wooden base. Includes an original unused general admission ticket for the show. In very good to fine condition, with one leg of the metal “A” detached from the base. Provenance: From the Sib Hashian Collection, and accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the Hashian family. Proceeds to benefit The Sib Hashian Scholarship Fund. Starting Bid $200
5271. Boston: Sib Hashian’s Army Field Uniform with Boots and Helmet. Vietnam War-era official
United States Army field coat and trousers issued to Sib Hashian as an officer in the Ordnance Unit of the 4th Infantry Division. The standard OG (olive green) 107 Class 1 Rip-Stop cotton coat, size extra small regular, features a name patch to right chest, “Hashian,” service branch patch to left, “U.S. Army,” an Ordnance insignia patch to left lapel, and 4th Infantry Division and U.S. Army Vietnam Subdued shoulder sleeve insignia; inner collar and interior of bottom right cargo pocket retain original measurement and instruction tags. The matching Rothco Ultra Force BDU (battle dress uniform) trousers, size medium regular, polyester/cotton, feature waist adjustments belts and draw cords to bottom of each pant leg; inner waist section retain original measurement and instruction tags. Also included with the uniform are Hashian’s Army-issued ‘fifth type’ combat boots and M1 helmet. The well-worn boots contain faded markings on the interior, with both initialed “SH,” feature black leather toe and heel boxes and green nylon duck upper sides, with two drainage eyelets and anti-mud traction Panama soles. The steel helmet contains a liner with six-point suspension system, adjustable web straps, and headband, with tape to interior annotated “Lt. Michael J. Ewing, 219–44–8993,” and marked in ballpoint, “Sib’s.” In overall very good to fine condition, with expected wear from use. Provenance: From the Sib Hashian Collection, and accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the Hashian family. Proceeds to benefit The Sib Hashian Scholarship Fund. Starting Bid $200
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5272. Boston: Sib Hashian’s Army Service Grouping.
Group lot of four items from Sib Hashian’s military service in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, including: Hashian’s embroidered 4th Infantry Division patch; a laminated Armed Forces of the United States identification card, 3.5 x 2.25, with a small affixed photo of Hashian, who signs below, “John T. Hashian,” that lists his service number and grade, “2LT USAR,” with reverse featuring his thumb prints, date of birth, physical traits, date of issue, “23 Jan 70,” and card number, “D160092”; a citation for “The Army Commendation Medal,” as directed by the Secretary of the Army and presented to “Second Lieutenant John T. Hashian…Ordnance Corps, United States Army…4th Infantry Division, who distinguished himself by meritorious achievement in connection with military operations against an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. During the period 15 October 1970 to 15 November 1970,” with accompanying transmittal letter from the Headquarters of the 4th Infantry Division, dated November 19, 1970; and a satinfinish photo of Hashian receiving the honor as a 21-year-old lieutenant. In overall very good to fine condition. Accompanied by the citation’s original 4th Infantry Division presentation folder. Provenance: From the Sib Hashian Collection, and accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the Hashian family. Proceeds to benefit The Sib Hashian Scholarship Fund. Starting Bid $200
5273. Boston: Sib Hashian’s Autoharp.
Sib Hashian’s beautiful personally-owned black-bodied autoharp with a sunburst finish by Oscar Schmidt, Model No. OS-21C and Serial No. DC05070143. In fine condition. Includes its original Oscar Schmidt carrying case. Provenance: From the Sib Hashian Collection, and accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the Hashian family. Proceeds to benefit The Sib Hashian Scholarship Fund. Starting Bid $200
5274. Boston: Sib Hashian’s Bonnaroo Djembe.
Sib Hashian’s djembe drum from the 2013 Bonnaroo Music Festival, standing 17˝ in height with psychedelic skin section measuring 10˝ in diameter, with shell and base sections etched “Bonnaroo” and “Epic Trip, June ‘13,” with handsome designs of the sun and moon and a list of four names to base. In fine condition. Provenance: From the Sib Hashian Collection, and accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the Hashian family. Proceeds to benefit The Sib Hashian Scholarship Fund. Starting Bid $200
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5275. Boston: Sib Hashian’s Boston Tuxedo Jacket.
Sib Hashian’s personally-owned and -used white Night Magic tuxedo jacket by After Six, size 37 regular, with padded shoulders and shawl lapels and inner right chest pocket bearing a haberdashery stamp from Wolkind Brothers of Buffalo, New York. The back of the jacket is screen-printed with a large green-andyellow Boston logo as promoted by Epic Records, Tux Ego, and QFM–97 of Buffalo. In very good to fine condition, with scattered staining, most prominently to the flaps and sleeves. Provenance: From the Sib Hashian Collection, and accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the Hashian family. Proceeds to benefit The Sib Hashian Scholarship Fund. Starting Bid $200
5276. Boston: Sib Hashian’s Collection of (18) CDs and DVDs. Desirable group lot of 14 CDs and four music
DVDs from the personal collection of Boston drummer Sib Hashian, including: a CD for Boston’s self-titled debut; a CD of the 30th anniversary remastered version of Boston’s debut; a CD for Boston’s second album, Don’t Look Back; a sealed limited edition copy CD of Still Smokin’ by Sib Hashian; and the We Found It in the Trash Can, Honest! CD bootleg. The group lot also contains several rare handmade CD demos, which includes the following highlights: A demo CD from Mother’s Milk, with hand-annotated insert dating the contents to “1972–1974, Pre-Boston,” listing the tracks and running times (“Don’t Be Afraid,” “Shattered Images,” “San Francisco Day,” “Shakin’ (Smokin’),” “Looker,” and “Foreplay”), and the names of the band members (“Brad Delp–vocals,” “Tom Scholz–Guitar, Organ, Vocals,” “Barry Goudreau–Guitar, Vocals,” “Sib Hashian–Drums,” “Jim Mesdea–Drums,” and “Fran Sheehan–Bass”). A CD-R disc with annotated insert reading: “Tough to Beat, 1984 / Produced by Sib Hashian / Engineered by Barry Goudreau / Written by Sib Hashian / Re-mixed and Digital mastered by Joe Deleo, 2002 / Sib Hashian–drums, Joe Deleo–lead guitar, Mush–bass, Louie–guitar.” A CD-R disc with Zig Zag rolling paper insert marked “Smokin, Too much BD, no bass.” Also included: a CD-R disc marked in black felt tip, “Sibby’s Night MP3”; a CD-R disc with insert marked “Boston–Agora Ballroom, Cleveland, OH 1977”; a CD-R disc marked “In This Together”; a CD-R disc marked “Track, Smokin 2000, 3-28-00,” with label affixed to jewel case reading: “4 18 2000”; and a pair of CD-R discs, with one marked “Smokin’ 3/28/00” and featuring a small self-portrait sketch of “Sib.” The four DVDs are respectively marked in felt tip: “Boston live (music), Data DVD, 1977–1979 (Assorted Shows),” “Boston live (video), 6–17–79, Giant Stadium, New Jersey,” “Boston, Sib’s, Giant Stadium, 79,” and “Boston,” with accompanying insert annotated, “Boston 1979, Giant Stadium.” In overall fine condition. Provenance: From the Sib Hashian Collection, and accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the Hashian family. Proceeds to benefit The Sib Hashian Scholarship Fund. Starting Bid $200
5277. Boston: Sib Hashian’s Commemorative ‘Barco de Papel’ Cymbal.
Sib Hashian’s 14˝ commemorative cymbal presented by Enrique ‘Kiko’ Rodriguez, featuring a “Barco de Papel” plaque at the top, and an engraved presentation plaque at the bottom, reading: “Presented to: John ‘Sibby’ Hashian, For being a lifetime mentor and inspiration. In 1976, when I was a kid, I heard this incredible album by a group named Boston and while playing air drums and air guitar to it I daydreamed and said to myself: ‘That’s what I want to be when I grow up, I want to be like Boston.’ Who would say that many years later that kid’s dream would become a reality with Barco de Papel? For that I truly thank you because without you and Boston I would have never become a musician and a songwriter. May we share a studio or a stage some day ‘Sibby.’ Gracias por la inspiracion amigo! Enrique ‘Kiko’ Rodriguez, San Juan, Puerto Rico, May 2005.” The opposite side of the cymbal is also signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “10/1/05, Thanks Sibby for being an inspiration! Kiko.” In fine condition. Provenance: From the Sib Hashian Collection, and accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the Hashian family. Proceeds to benefit The Sib Hashian Scholarship Fund. Starting Bid $200
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5278. Boston: Sib Hashian’s Drum Head Signed by Vini Lopez. Coat-
ed ebony ‘Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band’ drum head by Attack Drumheads, 10.5˝ in diameter, signed in silver ink, “Thanx, Vini Mad Dog Lopez, 2011, E. St. Forever, Steel Mill.” In fine condition. Provenance: From the Sib Hashian Collection, and accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the Hashian family. Proceeds to benefit The Sib Hashian Scholarship Fund. Starting Bid $200
5280. Boston: Sib Hashian’s Gong Mallet and Drum Sticks. Sib Hashian’s personally-used vintage Gretsch 5255
gong mallet and pair of Zildjian 5B DIP drumsticks. In very good condition, with heavy wear to the well-used drumsticks, including splintering to the wood and rubbing to the stamped Zildjian markings. Provenance: From the Sib Hashian Collection, and accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the Hashian family. Proceeds to benefit The Sib Hashian Scholarship Fund. Starting Bid $200
5281. Boston: Sib Hashian’s Group of Space Collectibles.
5279. Boston: Sib Hashian’s Gong. Sib Hashian’s personally-owned and -used Paiste gong, measuring 36˝ in diameter, with its metal frame measuring an overall 50˝ x 76˝. The reverse of the gong bears an “EATA” sticker from Hashian’s time with Ernie and the Automatics. In fine condition. A large and impressive piece of Hashian’s personal percussion equipment. Starting Bid $200
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Group lot of 10 NASA-related items from the personal collection of Boston drummer Sib Hashian, including: a 7.75 x 9.75 photo of John Glenn posing with a globe, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Lynn, John Glenn”; an issue of Life magazine from April 24, 1970, signed on the front cover in white ink by James Lovell; an official glossy 8.5 x 11 NASA photo of a Viking rocket rising from its launch platform at White Sands in May 1949, framed with its original caption sheet; a large color poster from a NASA Facts booklet entitled “Journey to the Moon”; a NASA Mission Report booklet for Apollo 10; a pair of NASA Facts booklets from 1969 with headlines “Living in Space” and “Food for Space Flight”; and three NASA booklets entitled “Man in Space,” “In This Decade…Mission to the Moon,” and “Apollo 8: Man Around the Moon.” The Glenn photo is framed to a slightly larger size. In overall very good to fine condition, with Glenn photo permanently affixed to glass due to dampstaining, and wear to edges of Life magazine. Provenance: From the Sib Hashian Collection, and accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the Hashian family. Proceeds to benefit The Sib Hashian Scholarship Fund. Starting Bid $200
5282. Boston: Sib Hashian’s Pair of Army Service Uniforms and Helmet. Viet-
nam War-era pair of official United States Army Service Uniforms issued to Sib Hashian as a first lieutenant in the Ordnance Unit of the 4th Infantry Division. The first uniform consists of an ‘Army green’ coat with four-button front, size 37R, polyester and wool, with nameplate to right chest, “Hashian,” and ribbon bar to right chest with 4th Division Infantry patch for the Division Support Command (DISCOM), Civil Affairs Team suspended below. The lapels bear U.S. and Ordnance Corps insignia pins, and the shoulders feature 4th Infantry Division and U.S. Army Vietnam insignia, and 191st Ordnance Battalion and first lieutenant pins. Interior of coat retains measurement and instruction tags. The uniform includes the matching service trousers made by Becker Uniforms, with manufacturer’s tag originally issuing the pants to “D. D. Zwally, 93rd OC, 10-28-69,” and a beige dress shirt with inner collar marked “H3445S.” The second uniform is an ‘Army green’ winter service uniform with four-button front, size 36 regular, 100% wool, with United States Army Central patch to left shoulder. Interior of coat retains measurement and instruction tags. Includes the matching AG-44 (Army green) Type 1, Class 1 trousers, wool serge, size regular W30/L34, an official wool Army Service Uniform cap by Flight Ace with first lieutenant pin, and Hashian’s Army-issued M1 steel helmet, stamped “6,” with a liner with six-point suspension system, adjustable web straps, and headband, with sides of shell featuring insignia for the United States Army Ordnance Munitions and Electronic Maintenance School. In overall fine condition. Accompanied by the original airlines shipping bag with baggage sheet and tags. Provenance: From the Sib Hashian Collection, and accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the Hashian family. Proceeds to benefit The Sib Hashian Scholarship Fund. Starting Bid $200
5283. Boston: Sib Hashian’s Pair of Stage-Used Drum Heads Signed by Ernie and the Automatics. Pair of Remo
Weatherking Ambassador drum heads, 10.5˝ and 12.5˝ in diameter, used on stage by Sib Hashian during concerts by Ernie and the Automatics on June 21, 2010 and February 23, 2011, both signed in felt tip by the following band members: Hashian (who traces over a faded signature in black felt tip), Ernie Boch Jr., Barry Goudreau, Brian Maes, Tim Archibald, and Michael ‘Tunes’ Antunes. In overall fine condition, with expected wear from use. Provenance: From the Sib Hashian Collection, and accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the Hashian family. Proceeds to benefit The Sib Hashian Scholarship Fund. Starting Bid $200
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5284. Boston: Sib Hashian’s Pair of Original Paintings by Hiro Yamagata. Sib Hashian’s personally-owned pair of two relatively early, vivid original paintings by Hiro Yamagata: one entitled “Travail de Plaque” depicting a balloon festival, accomplished in acrylic on stretched 17.5 x 14.5 canvas, signed and dated in the lower right corner, “Yamagata 77”; and the other entitled “Marathon” showing a race through the streets of Paris, accomplished in acrylic on 17.75 x 14.75 stretched canvas, signed and dated in the lower right, “Yamagata 79.” Both pieces are matted and framed to 23.5 x 20.5, and titled on the reverse. In overall fine condition. These wonderful paintings by Yamagata showcase his distinctive style in portraying ‘flat’ cityscapes, as well as his brilliant use of vibrant color. A superb pair of original artworks owned by a legendary musician. Starting Bid $500
5285. Boston: Sib Hashian’s Passes and Keepsakes. Sib Hashian’s collection of over 70 backstage passes for concerts performed by Boston and other legendary rock groups like KISS, Black Sabbath, Aerosmith, Van Halen, Fleetwood Mac, and more, with concerts dated between 1976 and 2009, including: a backstage pass for a Boston and Blue Oyster Cult show on October 16, 1976; a stage pass for a Boston and the Outlaws concert at the Swing Auditorium in San Bernardino, California on March 18, 1977; a backstage pass for a Boston concert at the RPI Field House on May 8, 1977; a backstage pass for an Aerosmith concert at the Boston Music Hall on March 28, 1978; a pair of all area access passes for Boston’s 1978 Tour marked “Sib Hashian”; a sticker pass for KISS’ 1977–1978 All World Tour; a sticker guest pass for a Boston, Black Sabbath, Van Halen, and Sammy Hagar concert at Anaheim Stadium on September 23, 1978; two passes for Boston’s 1979 European Tour; an all area access pass for Ozzy Osbourne’s 1982 Diary of a Madman Tour; a guest pass for a Hall and Oates concert for their 1991 World Tour; a pass for Van Halen’s 1993 North American Tour, marked on the back, “Sib Hashian”; an after show stick pass for KISS’ 1996-1997 Alive/Worldwide Tour; a VIP sticker pass for the 1999 Ozzfest Tour, stamped “Black Sabbath”; an artist pass for Rocksimus Maximus Tour featuring KISS and Aerosmith for a concert in Boston on November 26, 2003; a laminated all access badge for an Ernie and the Automatics concert on October 10, 2009; a Universal Ozzfest pass marked “Sib Hashian 3,” and many more. In overall very good to fine condition. Also included is a large group of ephemera from Hashian’s personal collection, which includes buttons, guitar picks, handbills, concert tickets, newspaper clippings, a CD mix, a few handwritten notes, and a Kowloon’s 50th Anniversary program signed in black felt tip by Boston guitarist Barry Goudreau. Provenance: From the Sib Hashian Collection, and accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the Hashian family. Proceeds to benefit The Sib Hashian Scholarship Fund. Starting Bid $200
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5286. B o s to n : Sib Hashian’s Pa s s p o r t . Sib
Hashian’s personal passport, number A589977, issued on April 13, 1970. Passport measures 3.75 x 6 and is filled out in ballpoint on the inside front cover with his address, “15 Mace Place, Lynn, Mass.,” and contact, “Mrs. Jennie T. Hashian.” The following page is filled out in type with his full name, birth date, height, birthplace, and hair and eye color, with Hashian signing below, “John Thomas Hashian.” Affixed to the adjacent page is his 3 x 3 passport photo, signed along the edge in ballpoint, “John Thomas Hashian.” The passport includes two visa stamps for Brazil. In fine condition. Provenance: From the Sib Hashian Collection, and accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the Hashian family. Proceeds to benefit The Sib Hashian Scholarship Fund. Starting Bid $200
5287. Boston: Sib Hashian’s Personal Touring Briefcase. SSib Hashian’s
personal briefcase used while touring with Boston during the band’s rise to international stardom in the mid-to-late 1970’s, measuring 16.75˝ x 11.75˝ x 4˝, containing an abundance of material deriving from Boston’s first two whirlwind tours. The briefcase features three affixed backstage passes, as well as a large “Rock Around the World” sticker to bottom. Highlights include photographs, telegrams (including one forwarding a plaque for Boston’s Grammy nomination, and another congratulating him on hitting #1 on the Billboard charts), documents, programs, handbills, backstage passes, publications, flight itinerary and boarding passes, and other associated materials. In overall very good to fine condition, with inner arm of briefcase no longer working. Proceeds to benefit The Sib Hashian Scholarship Fund. Starting Bid $300
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The vinyl collection of Sib Hashian 5288. Boston: Sib Hashian’s Personally-Owned Record Collection. Collection
of 190 albums from the personal archives of Sib Hashian, the legendary drummer of rock band Boston, all of which are stored in five professional Eurolite DJ cases by Procases, Inc. The collection is dominated by nearly 80 albums by the Beatles, with the balance consisting mostly of top rock bands and artists from the 1970s and 1980s. The first case contains 41 albums and is dedicated exclusively to music by the Beatles, with some duplicates; the second case contains 35 albums and is dedicated exclusively to music by the Beatles, in addition to solo efforts, bands with Beatles members, or projects inspired by the ‘Fab Four’; the third case contains 37 albums, with the majority of the records either comedy or classic rock, including Bob Dylan, the Beach Boys, Jimi Hendrix, and the Rolling Stones; the fourth case contains 39 albums, the bulk of which are classic rock or hard rock from the 1970s and 1980s, including Aerosmith, Eagles, Foreigner, Madonna, Michael Jackson, Pink Floyd, and Ted Nugent; the fifth case contains 38 albums, the bulk of which are classic rock or hard rock from the 1970s and 1980s, including Bruce Springsteen, The Cars, Elton John, Jethro Tull, The Pixies, and Van Halen. In overall fine condition, with varying degrees of wear to some album covers; a large portion of covers bear notations, labels, or stickers, and some feature clipped corners and discount cuts. The vast majority of records are included. A tremendous musical collection that defines clearly Hashian’s immense passion and appreciation for all things rock, comedy, and, of course, the Beatles. Starting Bid $300
5289. Boston: Sib Hashian’s Sibby Sisti Baseball Card.
Sib Hashian’s 1951 Bowman baseball card of Boston Braves infielder Sibby Sisti, card No. 170. In fine condition. Hashian’s brothers gave their active younger brother the nickname ‘Sib’ in reference to the tireless Braves utility player. This card remained a constant feature in the top drawer of Hashian’s desk. Provenance: From the Sib Hashian Collection, and accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the Hashian family. Proceeds to benefit The Sib Hashian Scholarship Fund. Starting Bid $200
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5290. Boston: S i b Ha s h i a n’s Signed Drum Head. Clear 12.5˝
Remo Weatherking Ambassador drum head, signed in black felt tip by Sib Hashian, Barry Goudreau, Brian Maes, Ernie Boch, Jr., Michael ‘Tunes’Antunes, Tim Archibald, and one other. In fine condition. Provenance: From the Sib Hashian Collection, and accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the Hashian family. Proceeds to benefit The Sib Hashian Scholarship Fund. Starting Bid $200
5291. Boston: Sib Hashian’s Stage-Used Signed Deep Purple Tour Drum Stick.
Sib Hashian’s stage-used Sound Percussion 5BN drum stick from his show with Ernie and the Automatics on June 23, 2011, opening for Deep Purple in Las Vegas, cracked in half and signed on each side in black felt tip, “Sib Hashian—EATA, Deep Purple Tour, June 23, 2011, L.V.” In very good to fine condition, with expected wear from use. Provenance: From the Sib Hashian Collection, and accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the Hashian family. Proceeds to benefit The Sib Hashian Scholarship Fund. Starting Bid $200
5292. Boston: Sib Hashian’s StageWorn LeatherVest and Tooth Necklace. Sib Hashi-
a n ’s s t a g e - w o r n dark brown leather vest with decorative tooled patterns on the front and back, featuring floral designs and unicorns, paired with his stageworn knotted animal tooth necklace. In very good to fine condition, with some mildew inside of the vest. Starting Bid $200
5293. Boston: Sib Hashian’s Tour-Used Burgundy Fringed Shirt. Vintage burgundy men’s top worn on stage by
drummer Sib Hashian while on tour with legendary rock band Boston, size medium, with buttons to cuffs, and fringe embellishments to sleeves and front and back sections; grommets to wide neckline missing string tie. In fine condition. Provenance: From the Sib Hashian Collection, and accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the Hashian family. Proceeds to benefit The Sib Hashian Scholarship Fund. Starting Bid $200
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5295. Boston: Sib Hashian’s Zildjian Cymbal Ads.
5294. Boston: Sib Hashian’s Studio-Used Chimes.
Sib Hashian’s studio-used wind chimes, featuring 21 metal chime tubes suspended from a wooden bar. The back of the wooden bar has an affixed label: “Hand Crafted in Thailand.” The chimes create a magical, ethereal sound when struck. In fine condition, with general wear. Provenance: From the Sib Hashian Collection, and accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the Hashian family. Proceeds to benefit The Sib Hashian Scholarship Fund. Starting Bid $200
Two identical Zildjian ads featuring Boston drummer Sib Hashian, including: one full page from the December 28, 1978 issue of Rolling Stone, 11 x 13.75, signed in red felt tip, “Sib Hashian”; and one framed example of the same ad, with the headline, “Zildjians are the only cymbals allowed in Boston,” framed to an overall size of 5.75 x 6. In overall fine condition. Provenance: From the Sib Hashian Collection, and accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the Hashian family. Proceeds to benefit The Sib Hashian Scholarship Fund. Starting Bid $200
1970s
5297. ABBA Signed Magazine.
5296. ABBA Signed Album. The Singles: The First Ten Years album signed on the front cover in various inks by Anni-Frid Lyngstad, Bjorn Ulvaeus, and Benny Andersson. In fine condition. The records are included. Starting Bid $200
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Billboard magazine insert poster for the “Billboard Disco Top 60,” 14.5 x 22, circa May 1981, signed in black felt tip by Agnetha Fältskog, Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson, and Anni-Frid Lyngstad. The poster shows two images of ABBA, whose single, ‘Lay All Your Love On Me / Super Trouper / On and On and On,’ tops the chart for the second straight week. In fine condition, with some light toning. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from REAL. Starting Bid $200
5298. AC/DC: Bon Scott Autograph Letter Signed. Very rare ALS signed “Bon x,” two
pages, 6 x 8, July 28, 1976. Letter to close friend Mary Walton, in full (spelling and grammar retained): “I haddn’t written for a while cause I heard that during my absence your being unfaithfull to me. & then I thought ‘No…not Mary.’ How are you Mary? If you’ve been knockin’ round with my misses your probably hung over—having a day off. We’ve just come back from Sweden. Spent ten days there—did five gigs. Went over great. They’re starved for rock n roll over in Europe & the people loved the band (& the band loved the people!) & the boys are still killin’ ‘em. We’ve sold out the marquee for five Monday nights in a row. The first one was last night & she was a packed. They reckon that this week’s gonna break the attendance record. (Bow, Bow) Strange to hear the wife is friends with the King Family…wonders never cease. She tells me that some people were playing. games for a while. It amused me. Thank you for remembering my b-day. Not many did. I wrote myself right off for about three days & even managed to miss my own party which was held at ne of our roadies houses. Oh well. Ralph, got the arse & here, our light guy, fell 25 feet flat on his face from a lighting scaffold & broke a few bones so he had to go back to Aus too. Get three Scottish roadies now. Madness. I’ve bought a dozen skins (Leopard, Tiger, Ocelot) for £6 a skin (about three foot square) & had some waist coats made out of them I don’t know what the law is concerning taking them into Aus but if it’s O.K. & you want some just send some Mon & I’ll getcha some. Really nice stuff. They’re stencilled calf skin but you can’t tell. O.K. That’s me lot…See you later. Miss ya!” In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks, the original mailing envelope addressed in Scott’s hand, and a letter of provenance from the recipient: “I was a close friend and also had [a relationship] with Bon Scott. I met Bon in 1968 when Bon was one of the singers in a band called the Valentines. We had a friendly and flirtatious friendship, but it became more serious when Bon joined AC/DC and moved back to Melbourne with the band in 1974. I was a fashion designer and my work sent me to London. I was gone for 7 months. This was when Bon & I started writing letters to each other. When I came back to Australia, Bon was in a relationship but our friendship was strong and Bon would still come visit or take me to lunch. It was now Bon’s time to move overseas with the band. So more letter writing. I loved receiving Bon’s letters. Bon’s letters were funny & insightful. Personal stuff & AC/DC news. Bon would always come visit or stay with me whenever he came back to Australia. Little did I know when Bon came to stay 3 weeks before he passed away it would be the last time I would see him. I received Bon’s last letter & some of his personal clothing just 2 weeks before I was told of his death. I miss him still and he is forever in my heart.” Starting Bid $1000
5299. Duane Allman Signature. Founder and
lead guitarist (1946–1971) of the Allman Brothers Band who was tragically killed in a motorcycle accident at age 24, shortly after the release of the band’s seminal live album At Fillmore East. Rare vintage ballpoint signature, “Duane Allman,” on an off-white 3 x 2 perforated slip. Handsomely suede-matted and framed below a photo of Allman in concert to an overall size of 13.75 x 17.75. In fine condition. A scarce and sought-after signature from the influential slide guitarist. Starting Bid $200
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5302. Jeff Beck Guitar Pick, Photograph, and Signed Pickguard. Three Items: a white Stratocaster-style pickguard
5300. Badfinger ‘No Matter What’ Acetate. Single-sided 7˝ Apple Corps Ltd. stereo acetate of the 1970 Badfinger song ‘No Matter What,’ featured on the group’s 1970 album ‘No Dice.’ The Apple Corps label is filled out in type: “’No Matter What,’ Badfinger, Stereo.” In fine condition, with wear to the sleeve. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $200
signed in black felt tip by Jeff Beck; a concert-used off-white Ernie Ball guitar pick, with reverse marked “Stolen from Jeff Beck”; and an original vintage 10 x 8 silver gelatin photo of Beck by Baron Wolman, showing the guitarist smiling and playing his guitar in 1968, with reverse bearing a Wolman credit stamp, numbered in pencil: “68492-29.” In overall fine condition. Wolman is a famed rock photographer best known for his work with Rolling Stone during the magazine’s nascent years. Starting Bid $200
Music from Big Pink, fully signed by The Band 5301. The Band Signed Album. Music from Big
Pink album signed and inscribed on the inner gatefold track listing in blue ballpoint, “Love & Joy to Jersey, Levon Helm, Drums,” “Kim & friends, Thank you, Rick Danko, Band,” “Robbie Robertson,” and “Thank you Kim, Garth Hudson,” and in brown felt tip, “Richard Manuel.” In very good to fine condition, with a split to the top edge of one side of the sleeve, and general edgewear and rubbing. The records are not included. A scarce fully signed example of The Band’s iconic debut album, which Rolling Stone ranked as #34 on their list of the 500 greatest albums of all-time. Featuring classic tracks like ‘The Weight,’ ‘I Shall Be Released,’ ‘Long Black Veil,’ and ‘Tears of Rage,’ it is one of the most influential rock albums of the late 1960s. Starting Bid $200
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5303. David Bowie 1976 BMI Award. A ‘Citation of
Achievement’ issued to David Bowie in 1975 by Broadcast Music, Inc., 9.5 x 12.75, presented “in recognition of the great national popularity, as measured by broadcast performances, attained by Golden Years.” Lower left bears the golden BMI seal and ribbon. In very good to fine condition, with light creasing, a central horizontal fold, and a stain to the upper right corner. Provenance: Julien’s, Music Icons, May 2019. Starting Bid $200
5304. David Bowie Autograph Letter Signed. ALS signed “Yours in Dharma, Bowie,” two pages both sides, 8 x 13, no
date but circa 1969. Letter to fellow musician Dick Jones of The Drama Band, concerning a gig at the Three Turns Pub organized by the Beckenham Arts Lab, a collective with which Bowie was heavily involved early on. Written in the summer of 1969 shortly before Bowie’s career took off with the release of Space Oddity, Bowie adds his contact info at the head: “650-3432, David Bowie, Flt. 1, 24 Foxgrove Rd, Beckenham, Kent.” In full: “Firstly this is to confirm that we wish you to appear at the Three Turns, Beckenham, High St. on Aug. 3rd somewhere between the hours of 7:30 and 10:45 for a duration of anything you like but for not less than 3/4 of an hour. The bread that shall pass hands will be £10 English currency, in accordance with the rules of the present monetary system. There you go, baby. I’m really looking forward to seeing your band, unless I’m mistaken we should have a very happy constructive evening with interplay from both sides. On the subject of ayency (sic) my ideas are embryonic and fluid but what we do have together is the following: 1. 4 bands (local) who have no work: a) Sin Therio, an awkward sounding tribal/folk sound, b) Oswald K. poetry/free-form/Jazz/Rock, c) Giles & Abdul Indo/blues duo with vocals, d) Midget, a 30 piece rock-orchestra. Midget is the most exciting venture yet, but I also have a lot of feeling for the others. 2. A number of colleges and labs call us for suggestions as to who they could book. 3. A telephone, paper, and office facilities. 4. Mary Finnigan, joint co-ordinator of the Lab (known as Growth). A good talker and hustler. 5. Enthusiasm. So as not to stamp on the toes of ‘Catalyst’ we would steer away from mass agency concepts ie not have 3000 blues-groups on books. We would concentrate only on music/visual/oral–activity media. We should have only a limited number of groups to deal with. Say 10 at the most. As the agency would work on a temporary basis we would have time to concentrate on each of these groups with care. Whenever a booking is obtained for a group, paid, free, or expenses (say 3/6). This would keep us running. It might also interest you to know that we have now secured our own record label Undergrowth, which will be in operation within two months. Apart from the studios we have a first class distribution tie-up which will place us alongside EMI, Decca, etc. in any and every record shop. Your ideas please.” He adds a postscript: “Headed paper isn’t printed yet? Next week maybe! Oh! And a S.E. underground paper. If you wanted any details of the Lab, please don’t hesitate to ask. We have a million and 1 things going successfully. I may sound over-opt on things but it’s because I’m so excited by what’s happening down here. Dig?” In fine condition, with general light handling wear. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks and a detailed provenance statement from Dick Jones, in which he states that Bowie traveled to his home and played several songs to him, one of which was a two-section version of ‘Space Oddity.’ The Drama Band did end up performing at the Three Tuns gig as a support to Bowie. Starting Bid $1000
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5305. David Bowie Original Photograph.
Crystal-clear original glossy 10 x 8 silver gelatin photo of David Bowie posing with his tenor saxophone and the members of his first band, The Konrads, printed from the original negative circa 1970s–80s. In fine condition. Originates from the archives of the London Features stock photo agency, which licensed photographs to magazines and newspapers on behalf of photographers. Starting Bid $200
5306. David Cassidy’s Stage-Used Suit and Shoes. David Cassidy’s
personally-owned and -worn pink satin stage tuxedo from concert performances during the 1980s, consisting of a pink satin double-breasted tuxedo jacket and matching flat-front pants by David Shilling, and a pair of hot pink men’s dance shoes by Dana Dance Shoes. The jacket and pants both exhibit a dazzling moire pattern. In fine condition, with fading to the jacket. Provenance: From the collection of David Cassidy, Julien’s, 2006. Starting Bid $300
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5307. Karen Carpenter Signed Album. Christ-
mas Portrait album signed and inscribed on the front cover in black felt tip, “To Wendy, Hi! Karen Carpenter.” In fine condition. The record is included. Accompanied by a photocopied Chappell press release announcing an appearance of The Carpenters on December 11, 1978. Starting Bid $200
5308. The Eagles Signed ‘Greatest Hits’ Album. Great-
est Hits album signed on the cover in blue felt tip by Don Henley, Glenn Frey, Don Felder, and Bernie Leadon. In fine condition. The record is not included. Accompanied by full letters of authenticity from REAL and Beckett Authentication Services. Starting Bid $200
“Welcome to the Hotel California”
5310. The Eagles Signed Guitar. Natural wood-finish
Epiphone six-string acoustic guitar, signed on the body in blue ink by Joe Walsh, Glenn Frey, Don Felder, and Randy Meisner (who adds, “Welcome to the Hotel California”), and on the black pickguard by Don Henley. In fine condition. Accompanied by full letters of authenticity from REAL and Beckett Authentication Services. Starting Bid $200
Eagles play the “Buffalo Bills Stadium” in 1975
5309. The Eagles Signed Shirt.
White short-sleeve tshirt from the Eagles 1994 Hell Freezes Over Tour, size large, 100% cotton, signed on the upper chest section in black felt tip by Don Henley, Timothy B. Schmit, Joe Walsh, Glenn Frey, Randy Meisner, and Don Felder. The front shows the cover for the band’s classic 1976 album, Hotel California, and the back features images of five members of the group, with large text, “Eagles, Hell Freezes Over 1994.” In very good to fine condition, with some faint scattered stains, and waist section bearing tape and adhesive remnants from a prior display. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from REAL. Starting Bid $200
5311. Eagles: Glenn Frey Signed Document. DS, signed
“Glenn Frey (LA),” one page, 8.5 x 14, June 26, 1975. American Federation of Musicians contract in which the Eagles agree to perform at “Buffalo Bills Stadium” in Orchard Park, New York, on July 20, 1975, for a total of $35,000 and an added “30% over $238,400.00 less taxes.” Signed at the conclusion in blue ballpoint by Frey. Attached is a 12-page rider related to the event. In very good to fine condition, with a small tear/ hole to the signed page. Starting Bid $200
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Worn for encores during two American tours 5312. Elton John’s StageUsed Nike Track Suit.
Elton John’s stage-used Nike track suit worn during concerts in Orlando (Big Picture Tour, 1998) and Grand Rapids (An Evening with Elton John, 1999), consisting of a red-and-blue zip-up windbreaker jacket and a pair of blue-and-black sweatpants, both size large. Originally purchased from the ‘Out of the Closet’ charity shop in London in 2000, benefitting the Elton John Aids Foundation; the ‘Out of the Closet’ tag inside the waistband of the pants remains in place. In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the original purchaser, a series of fifteen glossy photos of him wearing the outfit on stage during the encore of his October 3, 1998 concert in Orlando, Florida, and a series of twelve glossy photos of him wearing the outfit on stage during the encore of his March 5, 1999 concert in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Starting Bid $500
Vintage ‘windshield wiper’ sunglasses belonging to the ‘Rocketman’ 5313. Elton John’s WindshieldWiper Glasses.
Marvelous vintage pair of ‘windshield wiper’ Brevete sunglasses personallyowned and -worn by Elton John during the 1970s. The sunglasses consist of an off-white plastic frame with miniature 2.25˝ wipers connected to bridge over blue tint lenses, and a length of wire extending from base of right temple side arm to a 15-volt battery tube with lid featuring a button for activating the wipers. In fine condition, with expected signs of use. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks, which reads, in part: “These glasses were part of a grouping of previously stored vintage apparel belonging to Elton John. Upon moving to a new storage facility, Elton John made these glasses available to the curator. Documented images show Elton John wearing these glasses at his Virginia Water home on 20th March 1973…During this same year, Elton John would release his widely-acclaimed album, ‘Goodbye Yellow Brick Road.’” Starting Bid $1000
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5316. Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Signed 1978 Stanford Poster. Highly desir5314. KISS Signed Album. Alive! album signed
on the front cover in white ink by Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, and in silver ink by Peter Criss and Ace Frehley. In very fine condition. The records are included. Starting Bid $200
able original 11.5 x 17.25 concert poster for Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers at Stanford Memorial Auditorium on June 3, 1978, signed in black ballpoint by Tom Petty, Mike Campbell, Benmont Tench, Ron Blair, and Stan Lynch. In fine condition. An outstanding vintage poster signed by the original Heartbreakers lineup. Starting Bid $200
“One Love, All the Best, Bob Marley, Jah Guide” 5315. Bob Marley Signed Album. Babylon by Bus album
by Bob Marley and the Wailers, signed and inscribed on the front cover in blue felt tip, “To Mayinara, One Love, All the Best, Bob Marley, Jah Guide.” In fine condition. The records are included. Accompanied by full letters of authenticity from JSA and REAL. A hugely desirable signed album, boasting an ideal description that makes reference to one of his classic hits—”One Love”—as well as his Rastafari religion—”Jah Guide.” Starting Bid $1000
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5317. Queen. Live Killers album by Queen, signed on the front cover in red ballpoint by Freddie Mercury, and in blue ballpoint by Brian May, Roger Taylor, and John Deacon. In fine condition. The records are included.
Accompanied by the official program for Queen’s 1979 ‘Crazy Tour’ of the UK (mail order form clipped from back cover), a certificate of authenticity from Tracks, and a letter of provenance from the original recipient, which reads: “[In] November 1979 Queen were touring the UK…I went to see them twice in Liverpool and also at Birmingham NEC. At this concert I purchased [a] programme so I can see that the date I attended was the 24th November 1979. At the back of the programme it explained that on the 1st December 1979 there were 100 copies of ‘Live Killers’ fully autographed to be sold through the 36 HMV shops across the country. I recall traveling into Liverpool very early and queuing outside the shop. At 0900 I was still the only person…I spoke to the manager and initially he appeared a little confused but went to the back of the shop and came back with this album.” Starting Bid $300
5318. Queen Signed 45 RPM Record. Desirable EMI Records 45 RPM single for ‘Save Me’ by Queen, signed and inscribed on the front of the picture sleeve in blue ballpoint, “Freddie Mercury,” “To Toni, with love, Brian May,” “John Deacon,” and “Roger Taylor.” In fine condition, with a piece of clear tape at the bottom, and poor-to-moderate signature quality to all but Taylor. The record is included. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $200
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5319. Queen Signed Album. News of the World album by Queen, signed on the front cover in black ballpoint, “Best wishes, Freddie Mercury,” “John Deacon,” and “Roger Taylor,” and in black felt tip, “Brian May.” In fine condition. The record is not included. Consignor notes that the autographs were obtained in the spring of 1980 while the band were recording The Game album at Musicland Studios at Munich, Germany. Starting Bid $300
5320. Queen Signed Document. DS, three pages, 8.5 x 11, De-
cember 1, 1976. Agreement between the band and Elektra/Asylum/ Nonesuch Records in which the band agrees that this company shall be entitled to their exclusive services for all performances outside the United Kingdom, signed on the last page in ballpoint by Freddie Mercury (“F. Mercury”), Brian May (“B. H. May”), Roger Taylor (“Roger Taylor”), and John Deacon (“John Deacon”). In fine condition. Queen started their Day at the Races tour the following month in support of their album of the same name. This tour saw the debut of live performances of ‘Somebody to Love’ and ‘Bohemian Rhapsody.’ Starting Bid $300
Bruce signs Born to Run for a storied label head 5322. Bruce Springsteen Signed Album. Born to Run album signed
5321. Bruce Springsteen Original Painting by Joe Petruccio. Excep-
tional original color painting of Bruce Springsteen by renowned rock and roll artist Joe Petruccio, accomplished in acrylic on 14 x 20 artist paper, depicting ‘the Boss’ in a dramatic close-up singing pose. Signed in the lower right corner in red paint by Petruccio. Archivally mounted and framed to an overall size of 25.75 x 31.5. In very fine condition. Starting Bid $200
and inscribed on the front cover in blue ballpoint, “To Russ Regan, from, Bruce Springsteen.” In fine condition. The record is not included. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from a friend of the original recipient, Russ Regan, a record executive who served as President of both UNI Records and 20th Century Records and was vice-president of A&R at Motown. The letter, in part: “In the 1980s Cassell Webb and I worked as consultants for Polygram Pictures in L.A. Our immediate contact there and the boss was the head of the division, Russ Regan…an early supporter of many talented artists. He named ‘The Beach Boys,’ signed Elton John to his first American record deal and helped many others along the way including Bruce Springsteen in his early days…In the early 1980s Russ moved house in L.A., called me up on the weekend, and gave me a couple of boxes of vinyl records that he couldn’t find room for in his new house. This included an early Dylan Highway 61 promo copy and a copy of ‘Born to Run’ signed by Bruce Springsteen with a dedication to Russ. Russ showed the record when [he] gave me the box and reminisced how this was ‘Bruce’s breakthrough.’ He was quite proud, and rightfully so, of his part in helping Bruce Springsteen.” A superior vintage-signed example of Bruce’s classic breakthrough album. Starting Bid $200
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5323. U2 Signed Album. The Un-
forgettable Fire album by U2, signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Edge, Larry Mullen, Adam Clayton, and Bono. In very fine condition. The record is included. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from REAL. Starting Bid $200
5325. Tom Waits Handwritten Lyrics. Handwritten lyrics
by Tom Waits for his song ‘I’ll Shoot the Moon,’ one page, 8 x 10.5, consisting of the first few words of several different lines in the song. In full: “I’ll shoot the moon / I’ll be the pennies on… / I want to take you out to / Here is a red rose ribbon for / I’ll shoot the moon— / I’ll shoot the moon for you / A vulture circles over / I’ll be the flowers after / I want to build a nest in / I want to kiss you and / never.” Suede-matted and framed with a photo of Waits in concert to an overall size of 23.25 x 16.75. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
‘Frankenstrat’ played by EVH at the Honda Center in 2007
5324. Eddie Van Halen’s Stage-Used Charvel Guitar. Stage-used Charvel EVH Art Series electric guitar with white and black stripe pattern, played during a Van Halen concert at the Honda Center by Eddie Van Halen, who has signed the body in silver ink, “Anaheim, CA, 12. 20. ‘07, Eddie Van Halen, Van Halen, 2007.” EVH Art Series back plate features an edition number of “226.” Includes a handsome custom hardshell carrying case with large “EVH” logo to inner lining. In fine condition. Designed by the master himself, the Charvel EVH Art Series guitar is based on Eddie Van Halen’s original Frankenstein guitar, which was the musician’s attempt to merge the sound of a classic Gibson guitar with the physical attributes and tremolo bar functionality of a Fender Stratocaster. The striped finish was the result of Van Halen painting the guitar differing colors, applying strips of masking tape after each coat, and then peeling to reveal his Shelleyan monstrosity. Accompanied by a photo of EVH playing the guitar on stage, a flash drive containing footage from the Van Halen concert at the Honda Center, and a certificate of authenticity signed by Van Halen, who affirms that he played guitar “226” on “December 20, 2007; Anaheim, CA.” Starting Bid $1000
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The Ramones 5326. Escape from New York Multi-Signed Tour Jacket.
Highly desirable beige flight jacket from the Escape from New York Tour, signed in black felt tip by 13 musicians from the tour, with the majority signing on the back, including: The Ramones—“My MVR, Joey Ramone, 1990,” “Marky Ramone,” “Johnny Ramone,” “CJ Ramone,” with stick figure sketch; Marky also signs and inscribes on the right chest, “Gene, Bless ya, Marky Ramone, 1990.” Blondie—“Debbie Harry, ’90,” “Chris Stein,” who adds a sketch of “Minkie,” the tour mascot, and “Brother Ramone #5, Jimmy C. [Clark],” who adds a drum kit sketch. Tom Tom Club—“Chris Frantz,” “Tina Weymouth,” “Victoria Clamp,” with heart sketch, “Bruce Martin,” and “Mark Roule.” The right sleeve is signed by Jerry Harrison. An unknown hand has added “1990 Tour of U.S.A.” to back, and “1990 Summer Tour Ramones, Tom Tom Club, Debby Harry,” to inside collar, which bears an Avirex Ltd. label. The back of the cotton jacket, size large, features a large embroidered tour logo patch, showing the statue of liberty leering over large block lettering. The original Avirex brand tag remains attached to zipper. Also included are a pair of Chris Frantz signature Vic Firth drum sticks. In fine condition. From the collection of Ramones head of security and driver Gene Frawley. Starting Bid $200
5327. Ramones Group of (12) Passport Photographs.
Terrific group lot of 12 original Ramones passport photos from the collection of tour manager Monte A. Melnick, each approximately measuring 2 x 2, nine of which are in color. The lot includes the following punk rockers: Joey Ramone (2; reverse of one marked “Hyman”), Johnny Ramone (3; reverse of one marked “Cummings”), Dee Dee Ramone (3), Marky Ramone (2), and CJ Ramone (2; reverse of one marked “Ward”). Six of the photos feature faint passport stamps. Also included are passport photos for Dee Dee’s wife Vera Boldis (2), Marky’s wife Marion Flynn, Ramones artist and creative director Arturo Vega, and one other. Includes a “Passport Photos” booklet, with interior stamped as belonging to “Monte Melnick.” In overall fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Melnick. These photos were displayed as part of the “Hey! Ho! Let’s Go: Ramones and the Birth of Punk” exhibit at the Queens Museum in New York from April 10, 2016–July 31, 2016, and the Grammy Museum at L.A. Live from September 16, 2016–February 28, 2017. From The Mason Dinehart Collection. Starting Bid $200
5328. Ramones Photograph Collection. Rare collection of 26 original tour photos of punk rock legends Ramones dated between 1976 and 1996, glossy and satin-finish, ranging in size from 3.5 x 4.5 to 7 x 5, consisting of images from their European and Japanese tours, the band on the set of the 1979 film Rock ‘n’ Roll High School, and other never-before-seen photos of the Ramones enjoying downtime with family and friends. Photos include: the band during a radio interview; Marky smoking a cigarette; Dee Dee passed out; Richie passed out; Joey and Richie drinking mugs of beer; the Ramones at Disneyland in 1976; Dee Dee passed out again; Joey and Johnny posing with fans in Japan; Joey and Richie groping mannequins; the Ramones posing in front of the Berlin Wall in 1989; Dee Dee, for a third time, passed out; Tommy with Phil Spector in 1977; Marky, Dee Dee, and Johnny with actress P. J. Soles; and the Ramones at the RockWalk of Fame Induction in Los Angeles in 1996. In overall fine condition. These photos were displayed as part of the “Hey! Ho! Let’s Go: Ramones and the Birth of Punk” exhibit at the Queens Museum in New York from April 10, 2016–July 31, 2016, and the Grammy Museum at L.A. Live from September 16, 2016–February 28, 2017. From The Monte A. Melnick Ramones Collection. Starting Bid $200 www.RRAuction.com | December 12, 2019 103
5329. Escape from New York Multi-Signed Tour Book Starting Bid $200
5333. Ramones 1977 Richmond Concert Ticket Starting Bid $200
5330. Marky Ramone (4) Sets of Drum Sticks Starting Bid $200
5334. Ramones 1990 Japan Tour Book Starting Bid $200
5336. Ramones Collection of (26) Guitar Picks Starting Bid $200
5339. Ramones Signed CD Starting Bid $200
5331. Richie Ramone Group of (3) Signed 45 RPM Records Starting Bid $200
5340. Ramones Signed CD Starting Bid $200
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5332. Marky Ramone Group of (9) Drum Sticks Starting Bid $200
5335. Ramones 1990 Spain Concert Poster Starting Bid $200
5337. Ramones Ephemera Group Lot Starting Bid $200
5338. Ramones Signed 1990 Zurich Concert Poster Starting Bid $200
5341. Ramones Signed CD Starting Bid $200
5342. Ramones Signed CD Starting Bid $200
Punk Rock The Clash invade New York in 1981, rock the Bond International Casino 5343. The Clash 1981 Bond International Casino Poster.
Huge original color 52.25 x 39.25 promotional poster for a series of concerts by The Clash at the Bond International Casino in New York City in late May–early June 1981, featuring the band’s logo in black lettering against a yellow background with large red star, with text to upper left citing the shows as their “Only American Appearance,” and the upper right listing the scheduled dates as May 28–31, and June 1–3 and 5th. Rolled, linen-backed, and professionally restored to near fine condition. The Clash played a series of 17 concerts at the Bond International Casino in New York City in May and June 1981 in support of their ambitious fourth album Sandinista! Eight shows were originally scheduled, but given the venue’s legal capacity limit of 1750, the concerts were wantonly oversold and the New York City Fire Department was forced to cancel the Saturday, May 30th performance. The Clash condemned the greed of the promoters while conversely doubling the original booking with a total of 17 dates extending through June 13th. An historic poster that marks The Clash’s rise from ‘next big thing’ to one of the biggest bands in the world. Starting Bid $200
5344. The Clash Annotated Lyrics for ‘Capital Radio’.
Pair of lyric sheets for the song “Capital Radio,” each one page, 8.25 x 11.75 and 5.5 x 7.75, no date but circa 1977. The larger sheet is a draft copy of the lyrics with a single whited-out line. The second sheet has a verse written by Joe Strummer, in full: “Capital radio / capital in tune with noting / Don’t touch don’t touch / that that / dial.” In overall fine condition. Melody Maker journalist and first Clash manager Caroline Coon requested the lyric sheets so she could use them in an article prior to the release of the band’s self-titled debut album; the same lyric sheets were used in the production of the group’s first songbook. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $200
5345. The Clash HandE d i t e d Typed and Handwri tten Lyrics for ‘What’s My Name’. Pair
of lyric sheets for the song “ W h a t ’s M y Name,” each one page, 8.5 x 13 and 5.75 x 8.25, no date but circa 1977. The larger sheet is a draft copy with black ink notations by Paul Simonon, who adds the word, “ought” and an asterisk, with a few trivial pencil emendations by Joe Strummer. The second sheet has a verse written by Paul Simonon, in full: “Dad got pissed / So I got clocked / cause he couldn’t hear the Tannoy / so he lost the lot. / offered me a bribe through the letter box, / drives you fucking mad.” In overall fine condition. Melody Maker journalist and first Clash manager Caroline Coon requested the lyric sheets so she could use them in an article prior to the release of the band’s self-titled debut album; the same lyric sheets were used in the production of the group’s first songbook. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $200
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5346. The Clash Ha n d -E d i t e d Typed Lyrics for ‘White Riot’.
Pair of typed lyric sheets for the song “White Riot,” each one page, 8.5 x 13 and 8.25 x 11.75, no date but circa 1977. The larger sheet is a draft copy with black ink notations by Paul Simonon, who adds the line, “White Riot, I Wanna Riot, White Riot, A Riot of My Own,” at the top and bottom, and makes a few other small emendations to the body. The same sheet also bears pencil notations by Joe Strummer, who adds directional arrows to the middle chorus line, changes ‘people’ to “Man,” and makes a couple other small style changes. The second sheet serves as a final lyric copy. In overall fine condition, with editorial notations to both and edge wear and toning to larger page. Melody Maker journalist and first Clash manager Caroline Coon requested the lyric sheets so she could use them in an article prior to the release of the band’s self-titled debut album; the same lyric sheets were used in the production of the group’s first songbook. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $200
5347. The Clash Signed 45 RPM Record.
CBS Records 45 RPM record sleeve for The Clash single ‘English Civil War / Pressure Drop,’ signed on the front cover in red felt tip by Paul Simonon, and in black ballpoint by Joe Strummer, Mick Jones, and Topper Headon, who signs as “Nicky Headon.” In very good to fine condition, with light overall rippling. The record is not included. Starting Bid $200
Boldly signed 1979 shot of London’s punk icons
5348. The Clash Signed Photograph.
Outstanding vintage satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of The Clash sitting and drinking together, nicely signed in black felt tip by Joe Strummer, Topper Headon, Paul Simonon, and Mick Jones. Reverse bears a 1979 Private Eye Photography/Cruz Montoya credit label. In fine to very fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from REAL. A spectacular fully signed group portrait, boasting ideal, bold signatures from the band’s classic lineup. Starting Bid $300
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5349. The Clash Signed Album. Lon-
don Calling album by The Clash, signed on the back cover in blue ballpoint by Joe Strummer, Paul Simonon, Topper Headon, and Mick Jones, who adds “(GTR).” In fine condition. The record is not included. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the original recipient, in part: “I got the album signed when I went to see The Clash at The Canterbury Odeon (where The Marlowe Theatre is now). A little basic research tells me that would have been 6th January 1980 and that they were supported by local band The Purple Hipsters…When The Clash drove up in their minibus before the show Simonon and Jones got out ignoring the awkward school boy clutching his albums. Strummer got out and called the others back to sign my collection. I was so ill-prepared I didn’t even have a pen. One of the crew came to my rescue and lent me one. When Strummer went to sign the front of the album I asked him not to—I did not want to deface the iconic image of Simonon smashing his bass on the stage. So, the band signed the back of the album instead—I believe this makes the item particularly rare.” Starting Bid $200
Handwritten 1977 Clash song list with “London’s Burning,” “Bored with the U.S.A.,” and “(White Riot)” 5350. The Clash: Paul Simonon Handwritten Song List. Paul Simonon’s handwritten song list, one page, 8.25
x 11.75, penned in black felt tip for Melody Maker journalist and first Clash manager Caroline Coon, no date but circa 1977. The list consists of titles for nineteen songs, with Simonon adding additional notes to several, including: “White Riot—Backdrop—N. I.?,” “1977—Row of coffins, Elvis Etc…,” “Janie Jones Holloway—Star’s that went to her parties,” “Remote Control,” “Bored with the U.S.A.,” “(White Riot),” “Hate & War,” “What’s My Name—Group,” “Deny,” “London’s Burning—old picture of London 1666,” “Careers—Army—Bus Drive—Ambulance man,” “Cheat,” “Protex—Durex,” “Police & Thieves,” “48 Hours,” “Garageland,” “Capital Radio—In tune with nothing,” “Complete Control,” and “City of the Dead.” In fine condition. Coon requested the song list, which contains nearly every song from the Clash’s self-titled debut, so she could use them in an article prior to their release; the same list was used in the production of the group’s first songbook. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $200
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5354. The Sex Pistols 1978 Dallas Concert Ticket.
5351. The Sex Pistols ‘Holidays in the Sun’ Banner Poster. Original color 38.75 x 8 promotional banner poster
for the Sex Pistols’ 1977 single ‘Holidays in the Sun,’ which features the song title and band logo against a sun with sunglasses backdrop, with colorful ‘package offers’ to left side and lyrics to lower portion: “A cheap holiday in other peoples misery!” Rolled and in fine condition. Starting Bid $200
Original 4.25 x 1.5 ticket for general admission to the infamous Sex Pistols show at the Longhorn Ballroom in Dallas, Texas, on January 10, 1978. In fine condition. During the show, Johnny Rotten and Sid Vicious were both punched in the face by female fans. The Evening News reported that Vicious suffered a bloody nose from the blow, and he proceeded to rub ‘blood over his face and chest so that he looked like a demented cannibal.’ Dallas police were braced with SWAT teams on site in case of a riot, but they fortunately did not have to be put into action. Starting Bid $200
5353. The Sex Pistols ‘Pretty Vacant’ Promotional Poster. Original 39.25 x 27.5 Virgin Records promotional
5352. The Sex Pistols ‘Holidays in the Sun’ Promotional Poster. Scarce original color 28 x 27.5 Virgin
Records promotional poster for the Sex Pistols’ 1977 single ‘Holidays in the Sun,’ which depicts the single’s album artwork of illustrated postcards with vacationers reciting the song’s lyrics. Rolled and in fine condition, with some wear to edges. Starting Bid $200
poster for the Sex Pistols’ 1977 single ‘Pretty Vacant,’ which shows a dozen images of a crazed fan in a crowd and black borders with white text: “Dance to the Sex Pistols, We’re So Pretty Oh So Pretty, Vacant and We Don’t Care.” The song title and band logo are featured in the lower border. Rolled and in very good condition, with overall creasing, and some partially repaired damage to the lower right side. Starting Bid $200
5355. The Sex Pistols Pair of Promotional Banners.
Uncommon pair of original promotional banners for the Sex Pistols: an 18.5 x 5.5 poster from 1977 that features the band’s logo in bold white text against a black backdrop; and a banner for the 1978 single ‘My Way,’ a Frank Sinatra tune sung by Sex Pistols bassist Sid Vicious, featuring large yellow text against a black backdrop; the single was taken from the soundtrack for the 1979 film The Great Rock ‘n’ Roll Swindle. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200
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1980s Bowie signs as “David R. Jones” with Tin Machine 5356. David Bowie and Tin Machine Signed Document.
DS, one page, 8 x 10, 1991. Last page of an agreement between producer and mixer Tim Palmer and the members of hard rock supergroup Tin Machine, which reads, in full: “This shall be the entire agreement between us and shall not be modified except in writing duly executed by each of us and shall be binding on the parties hereto and our respective successors.” Signed at the conclusion in ballpoint by Reeves Gabrels, Tony Fox Sales, Hunt Sales, and David Bowie, who signs with his given name, “David R. Jones.” Countersigned at the conclusion by Palmer. Matted with CD cover, booklet, and compact disc for the band’s second album, Tin Machine II, and framed to an overall size of 18.5 x 22.5. In fine condition, with light creasing. Starting Bid $200
5359. Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble Signed Album Flat. In Step album
flat signed and inscribed on the front in black felt tip, “To Steve, Thanks for listening & caring, Stevie Ray Vaughan,” “Tommy Shannon,” “Chris Layton,” and “Reese Wynans.” In very good condition, with a tear to the right edge, and overall creasing, heaviest to the right side. A desirable piece associated with Vaughan’s penultimate album; he would be killed in a helicopter crash just 14 months after the release of In Step. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA. Starting Bid $200
5358. George Michael ‘Have Faith’ Promo Poster. Sought-after circa 1987
5357. INXS 1988 Kick World Tour Poster.
Rare original 15 x 22 window card for consecutive INXS concerts in California, at the Forum in Inglewood on June 3rd, and at the Pacific Amphitheatre in Costa Mesa on June 4th, 1988, as part of the band’s Kick World Tour, listing Steel Pulse as the special guest and showing a large image of the band in stylish silhouette. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
Day-Glo orange 15 x 22.25 promotional window card for George Michael’s debut studio album Faith, with large silhouette of Michael playing the guitar in a Presley-style stance above bold black tag-line, “Have Faith.” In fine condition. A hugely displayable poster for the release of Michael’s breakthrough solo album—Faith famously won Album of the Year at the 31st Annual Grammy Awards. Starting Bid $200
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5360. Prince 1983 Concert Poster. Original neon green 10.75 x 17 concert poster for Prince with special guests The Time and Vanity 6 at the Rockford Metro Centre in Rockford, Illinois, on March 17, 1983. The bright poster features a large image of Prince with his Hohner MadCat Telecaster electric guitar, the same artwork used for his 1982 Rockford poster. In very fine condition. Starting Bid $200
5361. Prince 1997 Super Bowl Photograph Print.
Limited edition color 20.5 x 21 deckle-edge photographic print entitled ‘Purple Rain, XLI Super Bowl Miami 2007,’ numbered GP 1/6, which shows Prince wearing a sky blue suit and holding his customized purple Axe Heaven PR-285 guitar during his mesmerizing Super Bowl half-time show. In very fine condition. Starting Bid $200
Prince and the NPG storm Tower Records in Piccadilly Circus 5362. Prince and the New Power Generation Signatures. Purple felt tip
signature, “’Love God,’ P, ‘88,” on a light blue notebook page affixed to a 6 x 3.75 sheet. Also included are ink and felt tip signatures of eight members of Prince’s touring band, The New Power Generation: Atlanta Bliss, Boni Boyer, Sheila E., Doctor Fink, Cat Glover, Eric Leeds, Levi Seacer, Jr., and Miko Weaver. The signatures are in the same exact manner as the Prince autograph—notebook page affixed to larger sheet—with the reverse of each backing sheet bearing collector’s notations indicating that they were obtained at the Tower Records in London’s Piccadilly Circus on July 29, 1988. In overall fine condition. Accompanied by four photos of Prince and Sheila E. at the time of signing, a WEA Records flyer and a color 24 x 34 poster (tears and intersecting folds) for the Lovesexy album, and a letter of provenance, which reads: “I bought these autographs, photos, flyer and original poster in 2004 from a Dutch woman that was on holiday in London when she was at Piccadilly Circus and saw that it became quickly crowded in front of Tower Records. So she decided to go and stand in line with others, not knowing for what or who she was standing there but standing in line she heard that Prince and his band came for a signing session.” Starting Bid $200
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Über rare German pressing of Prince’s legendary ‘Black’ album— the first to surface in 30 years 5363. Prince Black Album. Extremely rare original 1987 German first pressing of The Black Album by Prince (WX 147 / 925 677-1), with catalog number printed in orange ink on the spine and barcode/copyright information sticker affixed directly to back cover, standard of European releases given that albums were typically not shrink-wrapped. Also in keeping with the original pressing: matrix numbers to both sides of record, “R/S Alsdorf 925677–1–A2” and “R/S Alsdorf 925677–1–B”; the small orange triangles to labels with white ‘33’ numbers; and back cover embossed with Warner Bros. logo. In the 30 years since the album was scheduled for release, roughly 20 European copies, pressed at WEA’s plant in Alsdorf, Germany, and eight American copies have emerged for sale. In fine condition. The Black Album, also known as The Funk Bible, was originally intended to be released on December 8, 1987, with an entirely black sleeve and no printed title or song credits. A week before its release date, Prince had the album withdrawn after having a spiritual experience that convinced him the album was ‘evil.’ Warner Bros. worked extremely hard to destroy all of the 500,000 copies that had been pressed—very few survived, making extant examples among the rarest records in the world. The Black Album was later released as a limited edition CD and cassette by Warner Bros. in 1994, and then digitally via Tidal in 2016. Accompanied by a detailed letter of authenticity from Jeff Gold, the owner of Recordmecca and a former executive vice president/ general manager of Warner Bros. Records, who worked closely with Prince during the 1990s and art directed numerous album covers for him, including ‘Diamonds & Pearls,’ ’Love Symbol,’ and ‘The Hits/The B-Sides.’ Gold writes, in part: “Immediately after the decision to pull The Black Album from stores, the album emerged on the streets in bootleg form, arguably becoming popular music’s most legendary bootleg since The Beach Boys’ aborted 1967 album Smile…In the ensuing years, a handful of original CD copies surfaced…A few original German vinyl pressings have also surfaced, but most that have been sold have been extremely convincing counterfeit copies…This example, in near perfect condition, was made for the European market at Warner’s pressing plant in Alsdorf, Germany. It can be distinguished from…counterfeit pressings by virtue of its stamped matrix numbers (Side A: R/S Alsdorf 925677–1–A2 and Side B: R/S Alsdorf 925677–1–B, the white (instead of black) ‘33’ in a triangle at the bottom of each label, and the embossed ‘W’ on the back of the album cover…This is the only authentic example we’ve seen in 30 years, and comes from a French record executive’s collection.” Starting Bid $2500
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Editing notes from Prince— “The Mayte angel shouldn’t be used after 1st song— Ghetto Heaven” 5364. Prince Autograph Note Signed.
Rare ANS signed with his symbol, one page, 8.25 x 11.75, no date. Note from Prince to his assistant Therese Stoulil, in full: “Tell Jim—the editor—shots of Mayte outdoors should be replaced and (from empty room) the shots of the Mayte angel shouldn’t be used after 1st song—Ghetto Heaven. Whole second half of tape should not have Mayte in it anywhere. After he makes changes he can on line the piece. All blue screen should have background footage taken from (the new) Gate video software he’s using.” In fine condition, with minor creasing along the top. Prince used the single ‘Ghetto Heaven’ by New York-based soul and R&B group The Family Stand as background music for a video clip he would show at his Glam Slam night clubs. From the Therese Stoulil Prince Collection. Starting Bid $300
5365. Prince Cassette Test Pressing of ‘Diamonds and Pearls’. Rare cassette
tape test pressing of ‘Diamonds and Pearls,’ the title track from Prince and The New Power Generation’s 1991 studio album, presented to Prince at Paisley Park for his approval. The A-side of the tape features an affixed label with typed caption: “08/8/91 / Test Recording from Specialty Records Corporation, DIGalog, Ferric / Account: Warner Bros. / Sel #: 25379 RE–1, Artist: Prince.” Original plastic cassette tape case bears an affixed label marked: “’Diamonds and Pearls’ Test.” In fine condition. An upbeat ballad with a rock edge, ‘Diamonds and Pearls’ was a top 10 hit that reached number 3 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and the top spot on the Hot R&B Songs chart in America. From the Therese Stoulil Prince Collection. Starting Bid $200
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5366. Prince’s Personally-Owned Comic Book and Fanzine. Prince’s personal copies of two rare and out of print
Prince-related publications: an issue of the 1991 comic book published by DC Comics (Piranha Music) in association with Paisley Park, entitled Prince: Alter Ego, 6.75 x 10.25, 32 pages, published in advance of Prince’s 1991 release Diamonds and Pearls. The story, written by Dwayne McDuffie and drawn by Denys Cowan and Kent Williams, tells the story of Prince’s battle against a destructive musical foe. The second item is an official issue of Controversy fanzine from June 1991, issue No. 29, 23 pages, 8.25 x 11.75, with sections dedicated to “US News,” “Minneapolis / Paisley Park,” “Lyrics,” “Paisley Artists,” “Associated Artists,” “International Prince Convention,” and “Sargeant Reviews.” Also included is a Sunday Magazine insert for the Star Tribune from August 14, 1988, which contains one of the first articles on Paisley Park Studios. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200
5367. Prince Graffiti Bridge Script Page with Handwritten Notes. Original page from Prince’s
hand-edited second draft script for the 1990 film Graffiti Bridge, 7.25 x 9.25, no date but circa early October 1987. The page, marked “Page 23,” features seven words in Prince’s hand: he writes “one word” three times, and “underline” once, in addition to circling a line and making one deletion. Double-matted and framed with a descriptive plaque to an overall size of 13 x 16. Includes a promo card for the film. In fine condition. The complete original script, sold by RR Auction in February 2018, originated from the collection of Prince’s former assistant; accompanied by a color copy of the original letter of provenance.
In mid-September of 1987, Prince finished his first script for a musical film project entitled Graffiti Bridge, which featured himself in the lead role as Camille, and costarred Madonna as his former flame, Ruthie Washington. In keeping with his vision of ‘a musical fantasy shot on theatrical sets,’ Prince planned to cast several of his own band members in the film—Atlanta Bliss as Joshua, Eric Leeds as Sax, Cat Glover as Vienna, Greg Brooks as Gruff, and Wally Safford as Puff. In mid-October, a brief three-day script conference with Madonna proved disastrous, with the singer-actress publicly ridiculing the script and dismissing any potential collaboration. As a result, the original Graffiti Bridge script was abandoned and the project placed on hiatus until 1989. Graffiti Bridge continued to have script problems and underwent several revisions before a screenplay was finalized on February 7, 1990; the script alterations effectively made the film a quasi-sequel to Purple Rain. Although the film earned negative reviews and poor box-office totals, the Graffiti Bridge soundtrack was regarded highly and reached gold sales figures in both the UK and America. Starting Bid $200
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Prince’s lyrics for ‘Velvet Kitty Cat’—“Wish she had a boyfriend [meow!] but they were all rats” 5368. Prince Handwritten Lyrics for ‘Velvet Kitty Cat’.
Handwritten lyrics in pencil for “Velvet Kitty Cat” by Prince, unsigned, one page, 7.75 x 10.5, no date (circa 1983). The lyrics read, in full: “You oughta rock, you oughta roll my Velvet Kitty Cat / She’s man’s best friend furry, cuddly and fat / Take a swing, you’re up to bat / Velvet Kitty Cat / Every day, and all night my Velvet Kitty Cat / Wish she had a boyfriend [meow!] but they were all rats / There was nothing underneath their hats / Sad kitty cat (lead line) / Don’t want no money, no fancy cars, and that’s a fact / I just want a boy to eat up all my cookies ‘til he gets fat (laugh) / I want true love and that’s that / Velvet Kitty Cat (solo) (meow in breaks) / You oughta rock, you oughta roll, my Velvet Kitty Cat / She’s man’s best friend, furry, cuddly and fat / I’ll let u pet her but then you gotta scat! / Velvet Kitty Cat / (lead line) / You can pet her, but then u / Gotta scat! / Velvet Kitty Cat / (lead line) / I want true love and that’s that / Velvet Kitty Cat.” In the upper right next to the song title Prince adds: “By Susan.” In fine condition. From the personal collection of Susan Moonsie, a former girlfriend of Prince and a vocalist for his protégé female groups Vanity 6 and Apollonia 6, who notes that Prince wrote these lyrics for her to sing on Apollonia 6’s discontinued second album.
Basic tracking for ‘Velvet Kitty Cat’ took place at Hollywood’s Sunset Sound on April 20, 1983, and was recorded in a session with other songs for The Time’s forthcoming third album, Ice Cream Castle. Prince initially considered saving the music for Vanity 6’s sophomore album, but when Vanity (Denise Matthews) departed the group, the work was then intended for use on Apollonia 6’s next release, which, in turn, would also never come to pass. Prince later revised the song with a ‘rockabilly’ feel and ‘Velvet Kitty Cat,’ some 30 years later, was released as a bonus track on the Purple Rain Deluxe album in 2017. A sensationally rare set of handwritten lyrics from Prince, written for a woman that inspired many of his songs—according to Per Nilsen, Prince’s biographer, the song ‘When Doves Cry’ was inspired by his relationship with Moonsie. Starting Bid $500
5369. Prince Handwritten Note. Handwritten note by Prince, unsigned, one page, 5 x 7.25, no date. A note to his assistant, directing her to send a tape cassette to Don Ienner, the Chairman of the Sony Music Label Group, in full: “Therese please send this 2 Donny by courier 1st thing this morning. He’s expecting it 2day. Make his secretary aware. He can call me 2night thru u. Thanx.” In fine condition, with scattered light creasing. From the Therese Stoulil Prince Collection. Starting Bid $200
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5370. Prince Heart Mirror Earring. Beautiful heart-
shaped mirror earring presented by Prince to Paisley Park musical artist Susan Moonie, 1.75 x 1.75, with one side mirrored and the other side a plain blue. In fine condition, with light wear. From the personal collection of Susan Moonsie, a former girlfriend of Prince and a vocalist for his protégé female groups Vanity 6 and Apollonia 6, who notes that Prince gave her this earring in 1985. Starting Bid $200
Tossed from the Long Beach Arena’s stage in ‘85 5371. Prince Purple Rain ConcertUsed Tambourine.
Prince’s concert-used dark purple doublerow tambourine with a 10˝ open head, bearing a printed “Love God” label on the handle in the style o f P r i n c e ’s handwriting, thrown from the stage during one of his March 1985 shows at the Long Beach Arena in Long Beach, California, during the Purple Rain Tour. In fine condition, with light expected wear from use. Accompanied by a letter of provenance, in part: “In March of 1985 my sister and I were invited to attend the ‘Purple Rain’ concert held by the entertainer Prince at the Long Beach Arena, Long Beach, California. We were seated with other friends near the front row of the special seating area. During the concert Prince tossed this tambourine into the audience and my amazed and thrilled sister happened to catch it.” Also includes a modern print of a photograph of Prince playing in Long Beach during the Purple Rain Tour. Starting Bid $200
5372. Prince’s Personally-Owned ‘Diamond and Pearls’ Music Video Tape. Prince’s personal
copy of a VHS tape containing the ‘final cut short version’ of Prince’s ‘Diamond and Pearls’ music video, with label marked: “Prince / ‘Diamonds and Pearls’ / 4:54 / VHS NTSC Dub / Paisley Park / 11–19–91.” Original VHS case features labels to front and spine, marked similarly to VHS tape and identifying the recording as “D20433.” In fine condition. An upbeat ballad with a rock edge, ‘Diamonds and Pearls’ was a top 10 hit that reached number 3 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and the top spot on the Hot R&B Songs chart in America. Directed by Rebecca Blake, the music video for ‘Diamonds and Pearls’ was shot in Los Angeles on May 25 and 26, 1991, and was first aired on television on December 4, 1991.Starting Bid $200
5373. Prince Wall Clock.
Uncommon white-rimmed wall clock, 9.75˝ in diameter, with interior featuring an image of Prince holding a microphone during a performance. In fine condition, with light creasing to Prince’s image. From the Therese Stoulil Prince Collection. Starting Bid $100
5374. Prince: ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ Shirt. Very rare white
PRN Wardrobe Department t-shirt, size XL, with a pink smiley face badge sewn on the chest, encircled by elaborate text designed by Prince, “PRN Wardrobe, Prince’s Little Shop of Horrors.” These shirts were only available to Prince’s ‘inner circle’. In fine condition, with some minor staining. From the collection of Prince’s former assistant and accompanied by a letter of provenance. Starting Bid $200
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5375. Prince: Answering Machine Cassette Tape.
RadioShack DuoFone 60-minute cassette tape from an answering machine containing three voice messages from Prince, annotated on one side, “7/22/87–9, 2 message from P,” and annotated on the other side, “9/9/87–2/3/88, 1 msg Prince.” The contents of the tape have been transferred to a digital audio disc. The first Prince message can be found on the first track at marker 2:10, in full: “Karen, this is, um, Prince. Call me.” The second Prince message, found on track three at marker 4:18, in full: “Um, make sure you invite, um, if you get this message, Jerome and Bobby and Jimi Jam and those guys and any musicians in town. Bye.” The third, on track seven, records the beginning of a conversation at 4:06 in the morning. Prince asks: “Hello. Can you turn your machine off, it’s Prince.” Other highlights include messages from: Susannah Melvoin, Jill Jones, Alan Leeds, Therese Stoulil, Limelight, and many others. In fine condition. From the collection of Prince’s former assistant and accompanied by a letter of provenance. Starting Bid $500
5377. Prince: Pair of Master Tape Locks.
5376. Prince: Group of (5) Lovesexy Crew Shirts. Five
different working crew t-shirts from Prince’s Lovesexy Tour, all printed with logos on the chest: “Prince, Working Crew, LoveSexy, ‘88.” Includes pink (XL), purple (XL), dark green (L), pink (L), and light green (L). In overall fine condition. From the collection of Prince’s former assistant and accompanied by a letter of provenance. Starting Bid $200
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Pair of two shackle-type Master padlocks used to secure the containers that housed Prince’s master tapes, circa 1984–1986. Each lock includes a set of two keys. Before Paisley Park was built, Prince’s master recordings were kept offsite in a climate-controlled facility that housed hundreds of large storage bins, each of which had one of these locks on each end of the container. The numbering system inside the vault was originally based on these storage containers, as each would hold four 2˝ master tapes. In 1987, the masters were moved to the vault at Paisley Park and the container system was done away with. In fine condition, with wear from use. From the collection of Prince’s former assistant and accompanied by a letter of provenance. Starting Bid $200
5378. Prince’s Black Lace Midriff Top.
Gorgeous custom-made black lace midriff top personally-owned and -worn by Prince during the The Gold Experience period. The intricately designed long-sleeve top consists of a stunning flower-and-leaf pattern that repeats over the entirety of the garment, with unobtrusive zippers featured to upper back and left waist sections. In fine condition. From the Therese Stoulil Prince Collection. Starting Bid $500
5379. Prince’s CustomMade Coffee Table. Prince’s
personally-owned, custom-made coffee table used in his office beginning in 1987, measuring 20˝ x 18.5˝ x 20˝, featuring an intriguing geometric design with square, tiered legs and a glass top. The table can be seen being used as a TV stand in an image with Prince. In very good to fine condition. An appealing piece of Prince’s personal, stylish furniture. From the Therese Stoulil Prince Collection. Starting Bid $500
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Prince’s personally-worn gold cross
5380. Prince’s Gold Cross Necklace.
Prince’s personallyowned and -worn 14K gold cross necklace, suspended from a thin linked golden chain. The cross measures 1.25˝ x 2˝, and is marked “14K” on the back. Includes an official satin-finish 8 x 10 Paisley Park/ Warner Bros. publicity photo of Prince wearing this necklace, bearing a secretarial signature. He is also seen wearing this cross on the back cover of the Parade album. In fine condition. An iconic, incredibly desirable piece of Prince’s personal jewelry. From the collection of Prince’s former assistant and accompanied by a letter of provenance. Starting Bid $2500
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Prince’s hand-edited draft for the end of Graffiti Bridge, featuring nearly 150 words in his hand
5381. Prince’s Hand-Edited Graffiti Bridge Script. Original hand-edited partial draft script for the 1990 film Graffiti
Bridge, 58 pages, 8.5 x 11, no date December 2, 1987. This section of draft script edits, with approximately 24 pages dog-eared by Prince and forwarded to his assistant, contains about 145 words in Prince’s own hand, in addition to strikethroughs and scribbled out passages. Prince’s meticulous attention to detail is on full display: he adds stage directions, modifies dialogue, and makes various notes lending insight into the film’s characters. Among the more substantial notes by Prince are about Ruthie Washington (“Even in her tattered clothes her eyes dance. Even though she has no home, no money, she is proud”) and a conversation between Ruthie and Camille ( “She notices 2 scraggly hobos approaching the group—Gruff & Puff distraught and seeking forgiveness, watch the proceedings from nearby. Camille sees them. His tone changes”). In fine condition. From the collection of Prince’s former assistant and accompanied by a letter of provenance. In mid-September of 1987, Prince finished his first script for a musical film project entitled Graffiti Bridge, which featured himself in the lead role as Camille, and costarred Madonna as his former flame, Ruthie Washington. In keeping with his vision of “a musical fantasy shot on theatrical sets,” Prince planned to cast several of his own band members in the film, with these notes mentioning several of their character names—Atlanta Bliss as Joshua, Eric Leeds as Sax, Cat Glover as Vienna, Greg Brooks as Gruff, and Wally Safford as Puff. In mid-October, a brief three-day script conference with Madonna proved disastrous, with the singer-actress publicly ridiculing the script and dismissing any potential collaboration. As a result, the original Graffiti Bridge script was abandoned and the project placed on hiatus until 1989. Graffiti Bridge continued to have script problems and underwent several revisions before a screenplay was finalized on February 7, 1990; the script alterations effectively made the film a quasi-sequel to Purple Rain. Although the film earned negative reviews and poor box-office totals, the Graffiti Bridge soundtrack was regarded highly and reached gold sales figures in both the UK and America. Starting Bid $500
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Prince writes out early lyrics for ‘Slave’
5382. Prince’s Handwritten Lyrics for ‘Slowly Candle Burns’. Handwritten lyrics in pencil for “Slowly Candle Burns”
by Prince, unsigned, one page, 8.5 x 11, no date (circa mid-1995). The lyrics read, in full: “Like candle slowly burning… / I can feel my world unravel / Hemisphere upon hemisphere / lie beneath my sole / My enemies kept it turning / But now they pound the gavel / And judging me accordingly / I know, I know / Everybody keeps trying 2 break my heart / Everybody cept 4 me [eye] just want a chance to play the part—the part of someone truly free / Burning slowly candle / handle careless they did / Merrily down 3 heartbreak boulevards / Like fashion statements they lie / ‘U be lookin’ so good 2night kid.’ / [eye] do my best to party… it’s just that / everybody keeps trying 2 break my heart / Slowly candle burns / where they learn hypnosis— / How’d they keep me under 4 so long / Break the bread [eye] earn just keep me far from closest / [eye] need their kind 2 illustrate what’s wrong / they keep trying but they’ll never break my heart / No, no / They won’t ever break my heart.” In fine condition. Previously titled as ‘Slowly Candle Burns,’ ‘Slave’ is the first track on the third disc of Prince’s 19th album Emancipation. Eleven months before the album’s release, ‘Slave’ was given out as a cassette single at a Paisley Park Studios show on December 9, 1995, the same show where the Crystal Ball version of Days of Wild was recorded and the studio version of One Of Us was premiered. From the Therese Stoulil Prince Collection. Starting Bid $1000
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5385. Prince’s Waist Chain Belt.
Rare metallic gold-tone waist chain belt personally-owned and -worn by Prince between 1994 and 1995, comprised of 77 tandem golden rings looped together and measuring 41.5˝ in length, with ends featuring ornate bell-shaped charms with chain-link extensions. In fine condition. From the Therese Stoulil Prince Collection. Starting Bid $300
5384. Prince’s Personally-Owned and -Worn Heart Mirror Wristband. Very desirable mir-
rored heart-shaped wristband personally-owned and -worn by Prince during the Sign o’ the Times era, measuring 4.75˝ x 4.5˝, with black elastic strap through slit on the front of the heart. In fine condition. Prince can be seen in numerous images wearing this type of wristband (not this exact one), including on the cover of the Sign o’ the Times tour book and in concert footage. From the Therese Stoulil Prince Collection. Starting Bid $200
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5386. Prince Personally-Owned ‘Sharon Publications’ Magazine Starting Bid $200
5389. Prince’s PersonallyOwned 1987 Billboard Magazine Starting Bid $200
5387. Prince ‘Symbol’ Beanie Cap Starting Bid $200
5390. Prince 1994 David Letterman Ticket Starting Bid $200
5392. Prince Brown ‘Musicology Live’ Shirt Starting Bid $200
5393. Prince Controversy Tour Pass Starting Bid $200
5395. Prince Group of (3) Christmas Cards Starting Bid $200
5396. Prince’s PersonallyOwned Group of (3) Musician Magazines Starting Bid $200
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5388. Prince 1985 Christmas Card Starting Bid $200
5391. Prince Birthday Greeting Card Starting Bid $200
5394. Prince Group of (3) Calendars Starting Bid $200
5397. Prince New Power Generation and Flyte Tyme Studios Hats Starting Bid $200
5398. Prince Pair of ‘Musicology Live’ Shirts Starting Bid $200
5399. Prince Pair of Musicology Programs Starting Bid $200
5400. Prince Pair of Purple ‘Symbol’ Shirts Starting Bid $200
5401. Prince Pair of Tour Books Starting Bid $200
5402. Prince Paisley Park Brochure Starting Bid $200
5403. Prince Pink ‘Yes’ Shirt Starting Bid $200
5404. Prince Sign o’ the Times Tour Pass Starting Bid $200
5405. Prince: 1985 Purple Rain Tour ‘Purple Bowl’ Shirt Starting Bid $200
5406. Prince: 1986 Wyoming ‘Under the Cherry Moon’ Premiere Shirt Starting Bid $200
5407. Prince: 1988 Paisley Park Shirt Starting Bid $200
5408. Prince: Ephemera Group Lot Starting Bid $200
5410. Prince’s Personally-Owned Pair of Creem Magazines Starting Bid $200
5409. Prince: Purple Rain ‘Scrub’ Top Starting Bid $200
5411. Prince’s Personally-Owned Pair of Rolling Stone Magazines Starting Bid $200
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1990s Very Rare Nirvana Signed Bleach 1st pressing CD by the 3 members who played on the album
5412. Nirvana Signed CD. Hugely desirable first pressing of the Bleach CD by Nirvana, signed on the front of the booklet in black felt tip by Kurt Cobain (“Kurdt”), Chris Novoselic (“Chris”), and “Chad Channing,” and the inside of the booklet signed “CHAD” by Dave Grohl. In fine condition. The CD is included. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from REAL, a photo of Channing at the time of signing, as well as by a letter of provenance from the original recipient: “This Nirvana signed Bleach cover was signed at Liberty Lunch, Austin, TX, on October 21, 199[1]. Nirvana was performing at Liberty Lunch that day. The Nirvana Bleach CD was signed by Kurt Cobain, Chris Novoselic on the front of the CD cover and Dave Grohl wrote ‘CHAD’ on the inside of the CD cover. Dave Grohl did not play on this album. Chad Channing was the drummer on the Bleach album. Chad Channing autograph was added onto the cover recently…This Nirvana Bleach CD is the US 1st pressing CD which is quite rare. The lettering ‘Nirvana’ on the CD cover is in silver print. This is one of 2 known Nirvana Bleach CD covers that are signed by the 3 original members of Nirvana.” Titled after an AIDS prevention poster advising heroin addicts to bleach their needles before use, Nirvana’s debut studio album was released on June 15, 1989 by Seattle record label Sub Pop. Although the album features three tracks with drums recorded at an earlier date by Dale Cover—’Floyd the Barber,’ ‘Paper Cuts,’ and ‘Downer’—Chad Channing assumed drum duties when Nirvana entered the studio in December 1988; Dave Grohl was recruited in the spring of 1990, after Channing, frustrated with his lack of involvement in the song writing, mutually parted ways with the band. Bleach earned steady, modest album sales and warm praise from critics, but it wasn’t until the release of Nirvana’s breakthrough follow-up effort, Nevermind, that Bleach was introduced to the music market on a much greater scale. A massively appealing multi-signed Nirvana album, now deemed a grunge rock masterpiece. Starting Bid $500
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Superb fully signed Nevermind-era promo shot 5413. Nirvana Signed Photograph. Satinfinish 8 x 10 David Geffen Company promo photo of Nirvana from 1991, signed in blue felt tip by Kurt Cobain (“Kurt”), Dave Grohl (“David”), and Chris Novoselic (“Chris”). In fine condition, with some very faint staining in the borders. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from former Warner Bros. record executive Jeff Gold of Recordmecca, noting that the autographs were obtained in Seattle by in-person collector John Pruner, as well as a full letter of authenticity from REAL. Captured by Chris Cuffaro during a photo session shortly after Grohl joined the band, this classic portrait of Nirvana portrays the group posing in an alleyway, dressed in their grunge finest—ripped jeans, leather jackets, and studded belts. They had just begun to achieve mainstream success, and would soon release their first album on a major label, Nevermind. Led by ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ as the opening track, the album took alternative rock to the masses and is now recognized as one of the greatest records of all time. Starting Bid $500
Concert-used tambourine presented by Vedder to a Cy Young Award winner 5414. Pearl Jam: Eddie Vedder’s Stage-Used Tambourine and Signed Posters. Unique grouping of Pearl Jam items
from the collection of two-time Cy Young Award winner Bret Saberhagen, displayed together in a 47.5 x 28.5 shadowbox: Eddie Vedder’s concert-used tambourine, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Sabes—with respect, truly, Eddie Vedder,” who decorates the logo to read “EV”; a color concert poster for Pearl Jam with The Fastbacks at Deutschlandhalle, Berlin, on November 3, 1996, signed in black felt tip, “Eddie Vedder, Go Sox”; a very rare color concert poster produced in a limited edition of 300, for Pearl Jam with special guests Frank Black & The Catholics in Vancouver on July 19, 1998, signed in silver ink, “Eddie Vedder”; and a series of four concert-used guitar picks, stamped with the names of Pearl Jam’s band members: “Jeff,” “Stone,” “McPickles,” and “Ed.” In overall very good to fine condition, with the tambourine showing obvious signs of use. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity signed by Bret Saberhagen, who pitched for the Kansas City Royals, New York Mets, Colorado Rockies, and Boston Red Sox during his 16-year career in Major League Baseball. Starting Bid $200
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5415. Chuck Berry Signed Album Starting Bid $200
5416. The Everly Brothers Starting Bid $200
5417. Bill Haley and His Comets Signed Album Starting Bid $200
5418. Jerry Lee Lewis Signed 45 RPM Record Sleeve Starting Bid $200
5419. Little Richard Signed Photograph
5420. Les Paul Signed Photograph
5421. Carl Perkins Signed Photograph
5422. The Animals Signed 45 RPM Record Sleeve
5423. Eric Clapton and Cream Contact Sheet
5424. Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young Signed Photograph
5425. Fillmore East Multi-Signed Photograph
5426. Bill Graham Fillmore West Posters
5428. The Grass Roots Signed Album
5429. Jefferson Airplane Signed Photograph
5430. Lovin’ Spoonful Signed Album
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5427. Freddie and the Dreamers 1967 Window Card Starting Bid $200
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5431. Van Morrison Signed Photograph
5432. Roy Orbison 1963 Window Card
5434. Them
5435. Andy Warhol and Velvet Underground 1966 Pop-Op Rock Handbill
5436. AC/DC and Axl Rose Signed Setlist
5437. Aerosmith
5438. Allman Brothers Signed Magazine Photograph
5439. Blondie Signed Drum Head
5440. David Bowie
5441. David Bowie Signed Photograph
5442. The Turtles Signed Photograph
5443. Eric Clapton Signed Poster
5444. Eric Clapton Signed Poster
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5433. Paul Revere and the Raiders Signed Album
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5445. Elvis Costello and the Attractions Signed ‘Trust’ Promotional Poster Starting Bid $200
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5446. Crosby, Stills & Nash Signed Album Starting Bid $200
5447. Derek and the Dominos Group of (5) Publicity Photographs Starting Bid $200
5448. Peter Frampton Signed Album Starting Bid $200
5449. Billy Joel Signed Album
5450. Elton John Signed CD Box Set
5451. Elton John Signed Photograph
5452. Elton John Signed Program
5453. KISS Signed CD Inserts
5454. Gordon Lightfoot Signed Photograph
5455. Rush: Neil Peart Signed Book
5456. Steely Dan Signed Album
5457. Talking Heads Signed Album
5458. Three Dog Night Signed Drum Head
5459. ZZ Top Signed Tour Jacket
5460. 80s Rock
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5462. Bon Jovi Signed Photograph
5463. Bon Jovi Signed Poster
5464. Devo Signed Album
5465. Daniel Johnston Cassette Tapes
5466. Metallica Signed Photograph
5467. George Michael Signed Album
5468. George Michael Signed Photograph
5469. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Programs
5470. U2 1992 Zoo TV Tour Promotional Poster
5471. Coldplay Signed Pickguard
5472. Dave Matthews Original Signed Sketch
5473. RIAA Sales Awards Lot of (5)
5474. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
5475. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
5476. Snoop Dogg Signed Drum Head
5461. Black Flag and The Dishrags 1980 Poster Starting Bid $200
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If an entity places a bid, then the person executing the bid on behalf of the entity agrees to personally guarantee payment for any successful bid.
The following terms and conditions (“Conditions of Sale”) constitute the sole terms and conditions under which RR Auction will offer for sale and sell the property described in the catalog of items for auction (the “Catalog”). These Conditions of Sale constitute a binding agreement between the Parties with respect to the auction in which Bidder participates (the “Auction”). By bidding at the Auction, whether in person, through an agent or representative, by telephone, facsimile, online, absentee bid, or by any other form of bid or by any other means, Bidder acknowledges the thorough reading and understanding of all of these Conditions of Sale, all descriptions of items in the Catalog, and all matters incorporated herein by reference, and agrees to be fully bound thereby. This acknowledgement is a material term of these Conditions of Sale and of the consideration under which RR Auction agrees to these terms. RR Auction and Auction: This Auction is presented by RR Auction, a d/b/a/ of R&R Auction Company of Massachusetts, LLC, as identified with the applicable licensing information on the title page of the Catalog or on the www.RRauction.com Internet site (“RRauction.com”). The Auction is conducted under these Conditions of Sale. Announcements and corrections from the podium at live auctions and those made through the Conditions of Sale appearing on the Internet at RRauction.com supersede those in the printed Catalog. Bidder: Bidder shall mean the original Bidder on the property offered for sale by RR Auction and not any subsequent owner or other person who may acquire or have acquired an interest therein. If Bidder is an agent, the agency must be disclosed in writing to RR Auction prior to the time of sale, otherwise the benefits of the warranty shall be limited to the agent and not transferable to the undisclosed principal. The rights granted to Bidder under these Conditions of Sale are personal and may not be assigned or transferred to any other person or entity, whether by operation of law or otherwise without the express written assent of RR Auction. Bidder may not transfer, assign, or otherwise convey these Conditions of Sale or any of the rights herein, and such purported transfer, assignment, or conveyance shall be null and void. No third party may rely on any benefit or right conferred on any Bidder by these Conditions of Sale, and no third party is intended as a beneficiary of these Conditions of Sale. Bids will not be accepted from minor persons under eighteen (18) years of age without a parent’s written consent containing an acknowledgment of the Conditions of Sale herein and indicating their agreement to be bound thereby on behalf of the Bidder. All Bidders must meet RR Auction’s qualifications to bid. Any Bidder who is not a client in good standing of RR Auction may be disqualified at RR Auction’s sole option and will not be awarded lots. Such determination may be made by RR Auction in its sole and unlimited discretion, at any time prior to, during, or even after the close of the Auction. RR Auction reserves the right to
By accepting the Conditions of Sale, Bidder personally and unconditionally guarantees payment. Credit: In order to place bids, Bidders who have not established credit with RR Auction must either furnish satisfactory credit information (including two collectibles-related business references) or supply additional information if requested, well in advance of the Auction. Bidders who are not members of RRAuction.com should pre-register before the close of the Auction to allow adequate time to contact references. Credit will be granted at the discretion of RR Auction. Additionally Bidders who have not previously established credit or who wish to bid in excess of their established credit history may be required to provide their social security number, or the last four digits thereof, so a credit check may be performed prior to RR Auction’s acceptance of a bid. Check writing privileges and immediate delivery of merchandise may also be determined by pre-approval of credit based on a combination of criteria: RRAuction.com history, related industry references, bank verification, a credit bureau report and/or a personal guarantee for a corporate or partnership entity in advance of the Auction venue. Buyer’s Premium: The Bidder acknowledges and agrees that a 25% buyer’s premium will be added to the hammer price on all individual lots sold in timed and live Auctions. Buyer’s premium for our Sports Auctions is 20%. For payment other than by cash, delivery will not be made unless and until full payment has been received by RR Auction, i.e., check or wired funds have fully cleared. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, signed by RR Auction, payment in full is due within thirteen (13) calendar days of the Auction or within twelve (12) calendar days of the invoice date, whichever is later. Bidding: Each Bidder’s determination of its bid should be based upon its own examination of the item(s), rather than the strict reliance as to what is represented in the Catalog, online or elsewhere. In any purchase or sale, the value of the item(s) is determined by the price. THE BIDDER HEREBY ASSUMES ALL RISKS OF VALUATION CONCERNING ANY AND ALL PURCHASES. RR AUCTION IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ERRORS IN BIDDING. A Bidder should make certain to bid on the correct lot and that the bid is the maximum (plus the Buyer’s Premium) that the Bidder is willing and able to pay. Since other Bidders (by mail, facsimile, online, and in person) will be present, and since a re-offering could damage the momentum of the sale, once the hammer has fallen and RR Auction has announced the winning Bidder, such Bidder is unconditionally bound to pay for the lot, even if the Bidder has made a mistake. All prospective Bidders who examine lots in person prior to the sale shall personally assume all responsibility for any damage they cause in so doing. RR Auction shall have sole discretion in determining the value of the damage caused, which shall be promptly paid by the prospective Bidder. Title to any lot remains with Consignor, any secured party of the Consignor, or assignee of Consignor, as the case may be, until
the lot is paid for in full by Bidder. RR Auction reserves the right to require payment in full before delivering any lot to the successful Bidder. It is the Bidder’s responsibility and obligation to have the lots fully insured while in their possession. Bidder assumes any and all RISK OF LOSS once the lot(s) is in Bidder’s possession. Bidder grants to RR Auction or its assigns the right to offset any sums due, or found to be due by RR Auction, and to make such offset from any past, subsequent or future consignment, or items acquired by Bidder in possession or control of RR Auction or from any sums due to Bidder by RR Auction. Bidder further grants RR Auction a purchase money security interest in such sums or items to the extent applicable, and agrees to execute such documents as may be reasonably necessary to grant RR Auction such security interest. Bidder agrees that RR Auction and its assigns shall be a secured party with respect to items bought by Bidder and in the possession of RR Auction, to the extent of the maximum indebtedness, plus all accrued expenses, until the indebtedness is paid. By bidding in this sale, Bidder personally and unconditionally guarantees payment. The authorized representative of any corporate Bidder who is present at the sale shall provide RR Auction or its agent, prior to the commencement of the bidding (or at the time of registration), with a statement signed by a principal, director or officer that they he or she personally and unconditionally guarantees any payment due RR Auction. RR Auction may at its sole and absolute discretion, make loans or advances to Consignors and/or prospective Bidders. In the event of a successful challenge to the title to any goods purchased pursuant to these Conditions of Sale and the exclusive remedies provided herein, RR Auction agrees to reimburse any Bidder in an amount equal to the successful bid price actually paid by Bidder at auction plus any Buyer’s Premium actually paid, in full and complete satisfaction of all claims, which once tendered by RR Auction, relieves and releases RR Auction from any responsibility whatsoever to the Bidder, even if the instrument is not cashed or is returned. Bidding Options: Non-Internet bids (including but not limited to in-person, facsimile, phone and mail bids) are treated similarly to floor bids in that they must be on-increment. Any in-person, facsimile, phone, or mail bids that do not conform to a full increment will be rounded up or down to the nearest full increment and this revised amount will be considered Bidder’s high bid. When identical mail or facsimile bids are submitted, preference is given to the first received. To ensure the greatest accuracy, written bids should be entered on the standard printed bid sheet and be received at RR Auction’s place of business at least twenty-four (24) hours before the Auction start. RR Auction is not responsible for executing mail bids or facsimile bids received on or after the day the first lot is sold, nor Internet bids submitted after the published closing time; nor is RR Auction responsible for proper execution of bids submitted by telephone, mail, facsimile, e-mail, Internet, or in person once the Auction begins. In all Auctions, bids on an item must raise the current high bid by at least 10%, or as specified on a per-Auction basis. Bids will be accepted in whole dollar amounts only. No “buy” or “unlimited” bids will be accepted. In a live sale, bids on an item can change at the discretion of RR Auction.
RR Auction reserves the right to accept or decline any bid. Bids must be for an entire lot and each lot constitutes a separate sale. All bids are per lot unless otherwise announced. Live auction lots will be sold in their numbered sequence unless RR Auction directs otherwise. It is unlawful and illegal for Bidders to collude, pool, or agree with another Bidder to pay less than the fair value for lot(s). For live auctions, RR Auction will have final discretion in the event that any dispute should arise between Bidders. RR Auction will determine the successful Bidder, cancel the sale, or re-offer and resell the lot or lots in dispute. RR Auction will have final discretion to resolve any disputes arising after the sale and in online auctions. If any dispute arises, RR Auction’s sale record is conclusive. Payment: Subject to fulfillment of all of the Conditions of Sale set forth herein, upon the sooner of (1) the passing of title to the offered lot pursuant to these Conditions of Sale, or (2) possession of the offered lot by the Bidder, Bidder thereupon (a) assumes full risk and responsibility (including without limitation, liability for or damage to frames or glass covering prints, paintings, photos, or other works), and (b) will immediately pay the full purchase price or such part as RR Auction may require. In addition to other remedies available to RR Auction by law, RR Auction reserves the right to impose from the date of sale a late charge of 1.5% per month of the total purchase price if payment is not made in accordance with the conditions set forth herein. All property must be removed from RR Auction’s premises by the Bidder at his/her expense not later than thirty (30) business days following its sale and, if it is not so removed, RR Auction may send the purchased property to a public warehouse for the account, at the risk and expense of the Bidder. Payment is due upon closing of the Auction session, or upon presentment of an invoice. RR Auction reserves the right to void an invoice if payment in full is not received within thirteen (13) calendar days of the Auction or within twelve (12) calendar days of the invoice date. In cases of nonpayment, RR Auction’s election to void a sale does not relieve the Bidder from their obligation to pay RR Auction its fees (seller’s and Buyer’s Premium) on the lot and any other damages pertaining to the lot. All sales are strictly for cash in United States dollars (including U.S. currency, bank wire, cashier checks, eChecks, and bank money orders), and are subject to all reporting requirements. All deliveries are subject to good funds; funds being received in RR Auction’s account before delivery of the Purchases; and all payments are subject to a clearing period. RR Auction reserves the right to determine if a check constitutes “good funds”: checks drawn on a U.S. bank are subject to a ten (10) calendar day hold, and ten (10) business days when drawn on an international bank. Clients with pre-arranged credit status may receive immediate credit for payments via e-Check, personal or corporate checks. In the event that a Bidder’s payment is dishonored upon presentment(s), Bidder shall pay the maximum statutory processing fee set by applicable state law. If Bidder attempts to pay via check and the financial institution denies the transfer from Bidder’s bank account, or the payment cannot be completed using the selected funding source, Bidder agrees to complete payment. If RR Auction refers any invoice to an attorney for collection, the Bidder agrees to pay attorney’s fees, court costs, and other
collection costs incurred by RR Auction. If RR Auction assigns collection to its house counsel, such attorney’s time expended on the matter shall be compensated at a rate comparable to the hourly rate of independent attorneys. RR Auction shall have a lien against the merchandise purchased by the Bidder to secure payment of the Auction invoice. RR Auction is further granted a lien and the right to retain possession of any other property of the Bidder then held by RR Auction or its affiliates to secure payment of any Auction invoice or any other amounts due RR Auction or affiliates from the Bidder. With respect to these lien rights, RR Auction shall have all the rights of a secured creditor, including but not limited to the right of sale. In addition, with respect to payment of the Auction invoice(s), the Bidder waives any and all rights of offset he might otherwise have against RR Auction and the consignor of the merchandise included 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. Sales Tax: RR Auction is a remote seller and we are now required to collect Sales/Use Tax from our bidders. The states that we have nexus in we will be required to collect and remit sales tax on your behalf. Each state has different requirements to meet nexus. When RR Auction has achieved a certain monetary and/or invoice threshold in each state we will apply sales tax to your total invoice. Please go to our terms on our website to see the states that are affected. If we have not achieved nexus in a particular state it is still your responsibility to pay sales tax on your purchases. The sales tax rate is determined by the State, Country, and City where purchases are shipped to. If you decide to pick up your purchases at our New Hampshire location you will not be required to pay sales tax. The State of New Hampshire does not have a general sales and use tax. All purchases picked up at our Massachusetts location will be taxed at the current rate of 6.25%. Pennsylvania sales or use tax may be due in connection with the purchase and delivery of tangible personal property to Pennsylvania individuals and businesses. The purchaser is required to file a use tax return if tax is due in connection with the purchase and delivery in the Commonwealth. This notice is required pursuant to the provisions of the Tax Reform Code of 1971. 72 P.S. § 7213.2. If you have a resale number please email Sue@RRAuction.com or fax to (603) 732-4288 a copy of your state resale certificate and you will be exempt from paying sales tax. 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, availability, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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, nonincremental 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.
opportunities available.
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.
GLOSSARY OF CONDITION TERMS
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 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. 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 non-sale 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
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.
For decades, RR Auction has led the industry in providing an accurate and detailed condition statement for each item that we sell. Starting in 2016 we’ve decided to take a fresh approach to describing each item’s condition. As our website and catalog images continually improve, and bidders can see obvious details from those excellent images, we’ve decided to simplify things, using the same terminology to describe an item’s overall condition (on an ascending scale of 1 to 4: good, very good, fine, very fine), but only adding specific details, if any, that would not be obvious from the illustration. VERY FINE describes an item in virtually flawless condition, and is used sparingly for items of exceptionally attractive appearance. FINE is the most common statement of condition, and applies to most items that we offer. It describes items that show expected handling wear, generally acceptable random flaws (such as light creases, small bends, etc.), and an overall appearance that is pleasing to the majority of collectors. VERY GOOD describes an item that exhibits more moderate flaws (such as toning, light staining, professional reinforcements or repairs, etc.). Most collectors would be comfortable with items in very good condition, and this would be the expected condition for many formats (early presidential documents, for example). GOOD describes an item with obvious visible flaws, including heavy wear, missing portions, or repairs that affect appearance; generally items in this condition are offered only if an item is otherwise exceedingly rare or important. Of course we’re more than happy to provide more in-depth information about any item via phone or email. We hope this new system will make for easier reading and a more pleasant bidding experience.
Bob Eaton CEO, Acquisitions (800) 937-3880 ext. 102
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