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s MaOrDvEelRN OF M Music BEATLES • ELVIS PRESELY • BOB DYLAN • JIMI HENDRIX • THE ROLLING STONES THE WHO • THE DOORS • LED ZEPPELIN • PINK FLOYD • MICHAEL JACKSON

and many more!

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for the Spring 2012 Space & Aviation Sale! As an internationally recognized and trusted provider of Space and Aviation artifacts and signed material, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re proud to announce that our third Space and Aviation auction will be held in March 2012! Following record-setting selling prices in our September 2011 sale, we are now seeking the finest documented relics and signed items. We always offer expedient payoffs and cash advances for exceptional pieces, so call us to consign today and help us make this Space and Aviation auction our most successful yet!

To tell us about your items, contact Bob Eaton by phone at (603) 732-4280 or by email at Bob@rrauction.com

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Table of Contents

Carla Eaton auction coordinator carla@rrauction.com

Beatles ............................................................................ 7

Bill White lead authenticator bill@rrauction.com

Bob Dylan ................................................................... 101

Mike Nelson senior catalog writer mike@rrauction.com

The Rolling Stones ..................................................... 117

Jillian Locke catalog writer jillian@rrauction.com

The Who....................................................................... 128

Mandy Eaton-Casey finance manager mandy@rrauction.com

Pink Floyd..................................................................... 138

Elizebeth Otto consignment manager elizebeth@rrauction.com

Jazz & Blues ................................................................ 150

Bobby Livingston vice president of sales & marketing bl@rrauction.com

The 1960’s.................................................................... 178

Tricia Eaton auction processing manager tricia@rrauction.com

The 1980’s.................................................................... 231

Elvis Presely................................................................... 81

Jimi Hendrix ................................................................ 108

The Doors .................................................................... 125

Led Zeppelin................................................................ 134

Michael Jackson ......................................................... 143

The 1950’s.................................................................... 161

The 1970’s.................................................................... 203

Juke Boxes .................................................................. 238

Bobby Eaton operations manager bobby@rrauction.com Adam Karr shipping supervisor shipping@rrauction.com Jessica Hinckley executive bidding assistant jessica@rrauction.com

Bidding begins on January 19th.

Stacey Jordan customer service stacey@rrauction.com

An intial bid must be placed on lots by 6pm Thursday, January 26. A one hour extended bidding period begins followed immediately by the 30 Minute Rule at 7pm. All times in RR Auction guidelines and instructions are stated according to the Eastern (U.S.) time zone.

Sarina Carlo art director sarina@rrauction.com Annie Nichols junior art director annie@rrauction.com Robert S. Eaton Sr. 1940–2001

Upcoming Auctions:

Catalog 383 - February 15

Catalog 384 - March 14 |

Catalog 385 - April 18

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Office hours are Mon-Fri, 9 a.m. -5 p.m. eastern; hours on the last night of the auction are dictated by the 30 Minute Rule (see below). Any item in the auction can be viewed in our offices during normal business hours. Please call to set up an appointment.

RRAUCTION’S POLICIES EXTENDED BIDDING & THE 30 MINUTE RULE

The final day of bidding for all lots is Thursday, January 26. Any bidder may bid on any lot prior to 6 pm. At that time, the Extended Bidding goes into affect. If you have not bid on a lot before 6 pm, you may not bid on that lot after 6 pm. Only those bidders who have placed bids on a lot before 6 pm will be allowed to bid on that lot after 6 pm. Hence, if you are the only bidder on a lot at 6 pm, that lot is awarded to you. During the extended bidding period, a lot will remain open only to those who bid on that lot prior to 6 pm. All lots WITHOUT an opening bid at 6 pm will remain OPEN to ALL bidders until 7 pm or until they receive their first bid. These lots will close immediately upon receipt of a bid or at 7 pm, whichever comes first. For all lots that are active after 7 pm, bidding will remain open until 30 minutes pass without a bid being placed on THAT lot. 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. On a PER LOT BASIS, the 30 minute timer will reset each time a bid is placed after 7 pm. If you are the high bidder, raising your maximum bid will NOT reset the timer. RR Auction reserves the right to close the auction at any time at its sole discretion.

POSTPONEMENT

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TERMS OF SALE A 20% buyer’s premium will be added to each winning bid, with a 2% premium discount for those paying by cash, check, money order, or wire. You are obligated

to honor any bid(s) you make, and you authorize us to charge your credit card for any unpaid winnings. In the event you fail to pay all amounts due, RR Auction reserves the right to resell the merchandise and will hold you responsible for the costs of resale, including a 10% seller’s commission, and also any difference between the resale prices and the price of your successful bids.

RETURNS

RR Auction may postpone the auction for a reasonable period of time as the result of any significant event (e.g., an Act of God, etc). In this unlikely event, bidders and consignors will be notified of the new closing date.

Every item is cataloged with the intent of accuracy. Improperly described items must be returned within three days of receipt. Please call us before returning any items. A merchandise credit will be issued in the case of a subjective, unresolvable dispute over condition.

GUARANTEES

CONSIGNORS

Each signed item is unconditionally guaranteed genuine without time limit. If a lot is declared to be not authentic, we may ask the purchaser to supply the written opinion of one competent authority acceptable to us. We will refund the original purchase price after documentation has been submitted. The buyer’s only remedy under this guarantee is the cancellation of the sale and the refund of the purchase price.

Consignors are not allowed to bid on or withdraw their own lots. We will contact all consignors via mail, fax, or e-mail with their tentative final results the day after the auction ends.

SELLER RR Auction reserves the right to: (a) remove any item, (b) reject any bid, and (c) ban anyone from participating in this auction for any reason. We reserve the right to the final decision in all matters regarding this auction.

RR AUCTION’S BIDDING INFO REGISTRATION Your bidder number remains the same from auction to auction, but you must register to bid in each auction, even if you have already participated in past auctions. During registration, we will confirm your name, shipping address, phone number, e-mail, and method of payment if you are successful. Please provide any address or payment changes, or any special shipping requests, before the close of the auction.

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PLACING BIDS By participating in the auction, you are accepting these Terms and Conditions. You are agreeing to the

alternative of dispute resolution by arbitration. Arbitration replaces the right to go to court, including the right to a jury trial. If any dispute arises regarding payment, authenticity, grading, description, provenance, or any other matter pertaining to the auction, the bidder or a participant in the auction and/or RR Auction agree that the dispute shall go to binding arbitration in accordance with the commercial rules of the American Arbitration Association. A.A.A. arbitration shall be conducted under the provisions of the Federal Arbitration Act and in a locale mutually convenient to both parties. Where a locale cannot be agreed upon the determination shall be made by the independent ADR institution. Any claim made by a bidder must be presented within one (1) year or it is barred. The prevailing party may be awarded reasonable attorney’s fees and costs. An award granted in arbitration is enforceable in any court of competent jurisdiction.

MINIMUM BIDS Every item has a minimum bid (MB). No bids below this amount will be accepted.

MAXIMUM BIDS To maximize your chance of winning, we strongly encourage the use of maximum bids. For example, assume an item you want currently has a high bid of $100. Your bid would then be $110 (10% over $100), and you could tell us, “I’d like a maximum bid of $242 for that item.” We will enter your bid at $110, and we will then bid for you until the lot reaches your maximum of $242. If competitive bids only reach $148, you would win the item at $163—10% over the highest previous bid. To prevent tie bids, all maximum bids should be made in proper increments. Maximum bids are strictly confidential. Placing arbitrary, non-incremental bids on lots with prior maximum bids may result in these lots being sold for less than 10% above the underbidder’s bid.

BID INCREMENTS Bids on an item must raise the current high bid by at least 10%.

CHECKING BIDS You can open, monitor, and/or raise bids as often as you wish. However, all bidding is governed by the 30 Minute Rule and extended bidding. Extended bidding always goes into affect at 6 pm on the last day of the auction. At 7 pm, the extended bidding ends and the 30 Minute Rule goes into effect.

RESERVES Some lots may have a confidential reserve, below which the lot will not be sold.

CALLBACKS RRAuction offers a callback service on auction night for any bidder who has the high bid on an item whose current bid is over $1,000 and who has placed a maximum bid. At your request, we will call you if your maximum bid is topped. We will need your correct telephone number(s) where you can be reached until the auction closes. Callbacks begin after 6 pm on auction night. You must request this service; it is not automatic. We make every effort to ensure that bidders who request a callback are contacted if outbid; however, we do not guarantee this service.

WITHDRAWING BIDS You are obligated to honor any bid(s) you make, and no bids may be withdrawn at any time. There are no exceptions; failure to comply will terminate all future bidding.

AFTER THE AUCTION WINNER NOTIFICATION We will notify all winners by email, phone, or fax by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 27th. Auction results are available at rrauction.com.

SHIPPING All orders are now shipped FedEx and we must have your street address on file. At our discretion, some orders of high value may be sent via overnight or two-day service. Insurance is added to each invoice, with a minimum of $2 for the first $200 of value and 55¢ per $100 of value over $200. Oversized orders will have additional postage added to their invoices. Within the United States, rates for shipping and handling only are:

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Each item in the catalog is described with a statement indicating its overall condition. The condition of the items we offer generally falls into the following range: good—very good—fine—very fine. Treated as a scale of 1 to 4, good describes an item that has as many as several flaws, which are described in detail; very fine describes an item whose condition and appearance may be regarded as flawless and superior in every respect. Most of the items we offer are in fine condition, meaning that there are no serious flaws. While we make every effort to describe flaws that materially affect appearance and value, we generally do not specify minor or routine flaws, such as (but not limited to) pencil or secretarial notations, mailing folds to letters, normal aging to paper, or tiny bends or creases from normal handling. We encourage prospective bidders to examine the image(s) of each item closely and to contact us with specific inquiries regarding condition.

GROUP LOTS In descriptions of group lots of two or more items, every effort is made to mention any obvious flaws. Bidders should note that condition for group lots is given as a general statement or range, and that specific flaws to single items within the group may be omitted in the interest of catalog space. Questions about group lots, or specific items within a group lot, should be addressed before the close of the auction to Tricia Eaton (tricia@rrauction.com).

MATTED & FRAMED Many of the items offered for sale in our monthly auctions are described as matted and/or framed. We do not remove items from frames; the given dimensions of items housed in a frame and/ or mat indicate sight size only. Photographs and other ephemera used with matted and framed items are not subject to description and condition statements, nor are they considered a reason for return. Condition refers only to the item and not the mat or frame. Our terms of return apply only to the item and not the matting and framing. Any item that is removed from the frame cannot be returned. Returns are only accepted when there is an authenticity question or the description of the item is incorrect.

ALS  — Autograph Letter Signed (a letter entirely handwritten and signed by the given personality)

AQS — Autograph Quotation Signed ANS — Autograph Note Signed (a short ALS) LS — Letter Signed (a letter in a secretary’s hand, but signed by the given personality)

SP — Signed Photo DS — Document Signed FDC — First Day Cover INSCRIBED  — “Personalized”

• Real-time online bidding • Tracking of lots/consignments All auction and bidding regulations stated in the Terms and Conditions in the front of the catalog apply to online bidding.

OBTAINING A BIDDER NUMBER & PASSWORD Before you can bid on the internet, you need to obtain a bidder number and password. If you do not have a bidder number, just follow these few easy steps: 1. Go to www.RRAuction.com and click on the NEW BIDDER REGISTRATION button located under the log-in box.

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CHANGING/ FORGOTTEN PASSWORDS After you have performed the steps above, you will be able to log in to your account and change your password. If you have forgotten your password, enter your bidder number, then click the FORGOTTEN PASSWORD button. We will automatically send your password to your e-mail address on file. If you have any problems changing your password, call or send an e-mail to Tricia@RRAuction.com.

THE RR AUCTION TEAM OF AUTHENTICATORS & CONSULTANTS BOB EATON AND BILL WHITE, RR AUCTION

AUCTION

After 30 years in business, during which time well over 1,000,000 signed items have crossed their paths, no one has had more daily exposure to autographs than Bob Eaton and Bill White. To date, RR Auction has published more than 370 consecutive monthly catalogs. Several award-winning, in-depth published studies have earned Bill a reputation as a trusted authenticator. Bob, a PSA/DNA authenticator, is well established as one of the foremost authenticators in the autograph industry.

Certificates of Authenticity

are complimentary with every lot sold.

RR Auction is committed to offering authentic autographs. This commitment is the foundation on which RR has built its reputation as a responsible, respectable auctioneer. Backing our commitment to authenticity, we are proud to offer a 100% Lifetime Money Back Guarantee on every signed item we sell. The Certificate of Authenticity that accompanies every signed item is good for the life of the piece regardless of owner. While RR Auction is exclusively responsible for its guarantee, we are proud to work with a group of industry experts providing authentication services for autographed collectibles.

PSA/DNA PSA/DNA is the world’s leading third party autograph authentication company. Using state of the art technology, PSA/DNA created a security system to prevent counterfeiting, forgery and piracy. As the most respected service in the industry, PSA/DNA’s years of expertise and knowledge have established an impeccable reputation for providing professional, unbiased, expert opinions.

ROGER EPPERSON SIGNED, SEALED, AND DELIVERED/REAL Roger has an extensive background as a full-time dealer in autographs and collectibles, and is a trusted authenticator in all areas of contemporary music. When supported by the REAL logo and Roger’s name, music-related autographs assume an added value.

Letters of Authenticity are available on certain lots. Priced from $25 to $200*

Letters of Authenticity are available on certain lots. Priced from $30 to $150*

FRANK CAIAZZO beatles autographs

Frank is the world’s leading authority on Beatles signed and handwritten material. Since he began his study in 1986, he has amassed the largest file of signed examples on the planet. Through decades of focused and diligent research, he has acquired great skill in identifying authentic Beatles autographs, and also has gained the insight necessary to accurately approximate the era in which they were signed.

RICH CONSOLA Rich has studied Elvis Presley’s handwriting and signature for nearly 20 years, which has placed him in the forefront of Presley authenticators worldwide.

* For more information on Letters of Authenticity contact Tricia by phone at (603) 732-4280 ext. 114 or by email at Tricia@RRAuction.com

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PSA LETTERS OF AUTHENTICITY

PSA continues to be the world leader in third party authentication with a highly respected procedure for documenting and registering autographed items. It is well known that a PSA registration brings increased resale value in the autograph market. RRAuction will fulfill the Letter of Authenticity request so that your auction item is sent to you with complete documentation. You save time; you save money; you get the PSA authentication process which includes items being tagged with their DNA-laced ink, invisible to the naked eye but verifiable through a specially calibrated laser.

Letters of Authenticity priced from $25 - $200

REAL LETTERS OF AUTHENTICITY

Full Letters of Authenticity (from REAL) are available for all lots pre-certified by Roger Epperson. Collectors of signed music memorabilia look for the REAL seal of approval when building collections of distinction.

Letters of Authenticity priced from $30 - $150

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BEATLES

EXCEPTIONALLY SCARCE INSCRIBED IMAGE OF THE FAB FOUR FROM HELP! 1. Beatles.

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of the casually dressed Fab Four on a beach in the Bahamas during the filming of Help, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “To Maggie, love from George Harrison,” “Paul McCartney,” “John Lennon,” and “Ringo Starr.” A few trivial light creases and surface marks, light fading to ink, and light show-through of horizontal lines on the reverse from prior storage in a magnetic photo album, otherwise fine condition. Uncommon in this size and a very appealing example Michael Peto’s collection, the photojournalist who was commissioned to shoot still photos during the filming of the movie. After 1963, The Beatles became less accessible to fans, making this inscribed photo a legendary marker of when Beatlemania ruled the world. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Frank Caiazzo that reads in part, “Historically, these photos were signed after filming of the movie was completed in May 1965, and these were given out to members of the production staff as a show of gratitude.” Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $1000)

BEATLES 7

EXCEPTIONAL EARLY COLLECTION OF SIGNATURES AS THE BOYS WELCOMED RINGO INTO THEIR PERMANENT LINE-UP 2. Beatles.

Vintage 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo, signed on the reverse in blue ballpoint, “Ringo Starr,” “George Harrison,” “John Lennon,” and “Paul McCartney.” In very good condition, with diagonal creasing, with one affecting the first three letters of McCartney’s signature, light toning, soiling, and a small mounting remnant to the image. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Frank Caiazzo, in which he states: “This card was signed by The Beatles within two months of Ringo’s arrival, making this one of the earliest sets with their new drummer in existence.” The photo session from which the publicity card was produced commenced, most likely, in late September, and certainly no later than the first week of October. It was Les Chadwick of Peter Kaye Photography

who drew the assignment as Kaye was out scouting around Liverpool for potential exterior shots. John and George, who had taken delivery of their new Gibson J-160E guitars on September 10 brought them along to the studio. This was The Beatles second session with Kaye Photography. Much to Chadwick’s dismay, the session timed out at three hours and The Beatles became bored and inattentive. Upon Kaye’s return, he asked, ‘How’d it go?’ ‘It’s hopeless,’ replied Chadwick. Even though the session was regarded by Chadwick as disastrous, several of the photos were used throughout 1963 for a vareity of promotional puposes, including several editions of The Beatles Show tour programs. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $1000)

8 BEATLES

SIGNED BY ALL FOUR—AND FOUR TIMES BY PAUL!— DURING THE FILMING OF A HARD DAY’S NIGHT 3. Beatles.

Original vintage color 11.5 x 19.75 poster of the band, signed in blue ballpoint, “George Harrison,” ”Ringo Starr,” “To Paul, with love, John Lennon,” and signed a remarkable four times, “Paul McCartney.” The consignor notes that these signatures were acquired at Brasenose College in Oxford on March 5, 1964, during filming of A Hard Day’s Night. Surface loss to top and bottom edges,

three horizontal folds, reinforcing sheet affixed to reverse of poster, scattered creases and edge tears, with a four-inch long tear to left edge, light contrast to portions of several signatures, and some doodles to Lennon’s facial area, otherwise very good condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $1000)

BEATLES 9

ULTRA-RARE SIGNED SLICK FROM A HARD DAY’S NIGHT 4. Beatles.

Original vintage promotional cover slick for the British album release of A Hard Day’s Night, presented to a stewardess on The Beatles’ flight from London to Liverpool on July 10, 1964, signed in black ballpoint, “John Lennon,” “George Harrison,” “Paul McCartney,” and “Ringo Starr,” with each band member signing on the line of his respective images. In fine condition, with light central vertical crease passing through a small part of each of the four signatures, scattered creasing, heavier to bottom portion, and moderate contrast to portions of each signature passing through the darker images. The record is included. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Vivian Nevin stating, in part: “This is to certify that the Promo Cover for the album ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ was signed & obtained during the flight from London to Liverpool as The Beatles flew back to their home city on a British Eagle Airlines aircraft, 10th July 1964. The band was ‘coming home’…to celebrate the grand success they had achieved…including conquering America & a successful world tour. On that day they also attended a civic reception in their honour during the afternoon at the city’s Town Hall with the Lord/ Lady Mayor & to make a personal appearance for the Northern premiere of their first full-length feature film, ‘A Hard Day’s Night,’ at the Odeon Cinema that same evening. It was also the date of the album’s release; this was to make the cover unique from that date fully signed. From Speke airport some 200,000 people packed every inch of the route to the City…Since that momentous occasion it has been said that the group valued this reception more than any other in their career! A total of 4 stewardesses on the flight were each given a signed copy as a personal ‘Thank You’ from the group on this historic day for The Beatles & indeed Liverpool. I was employed as an Air Stewardess from the beginning of 1964 for 1 year on British Eagle Airlines working throughout my career on the Britannia Aircrafts.” Also included is a short handwritten statement of provenance and an original color glossy portrait of Nevin on the stairway to one of the planes, as well as a photo of the other stewardesses, holding matching signed slicks, greeting the Beatles at the bottom of the stairs to their plane. A letter of authenticity from noted Beatles expert Frank Caiazzo, is also included, which reads, in part: “This album flat…was the final version of the front cover of the LP which would have been used in the assembly of the album jacket-but it was ‘taken off the line’ before being laminated and had it not, there is no doubt that it would have been incorporated as a component of a fully constructed Parlophone Records LP jacket. This item was gifted to a British Eagle Airlines stewardess who was working on the Beatles’ flight from London to their hometown…After it was signed by The Beatles, the album cover flat was presented by the band as a thank you for good service provided by the stewardesses on that day. There were four such, and this one is autographed as nicely as it could have been by all on that day, which coincidentally was also the day the ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ album was released.” Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $1000)

10 BEATLES

THE ONLY KNOWN GUITAR SIGNED BY LENNON, MCCARTNEY, AND HARRISON 5. Beatles.

Hofner bass guitar (circa 1959) originally signed in black ink by John Lennon, Paul McCartney and George Harrison on June 6, 1964. Absolutely unique, and the only surviving guitar signed by multiple members of The Beatles during the 1960s. In very good condition, with dings to the body and surface loss along the edges. Originally offered by Christie’s in South Kensington, London, on May 29, 1997, as lot 383. The autographs were procured by Oscar Rexhauser, a member of one of The Beatles’ support acts, The Hot Jumpers, at Velinghal in the Dutch village of Blokker outside Amsterdam, where The Beatles performed two concerts on June 6, 1964. Besides Lennon, McCartney and Harrison, the instrument also includes autographs of Chet Atkins, Jim Reeves, Chubby Checker, Cliff Richard, and Joe Frazier all dating to the 1960s. Rexhauser later etched over the ink signatures of the three Beatles as well as the other artists as a means of preserving the autographs. Nonetheless, the guitar, with a later replaced neck, is the only known surviving guitar signed by The Beatles (sans Ringo Starr) during the 1960s. As Jimmy Nicol was acting as the group’s substitute drummer during Ringo’s recovery from a serious bout of tonsillitis, he was not asked to sign the Hofner. The only other documented example known to have been signed by all four group members was destroyed in a flood many years ago. Much like the Hofner, the lost guitar was also signed by other performers, most notably The Rolling Stones. Additionally, a Rickenbacker guitar purported to have been signed by all four Beatles in Baltimore on September 13, 1964, was many years later found to have been signed by road manager Neil Aspinall; the story perpetuated by none other than the late Beatles publicist Derek Taylor in his book Fifty Years Adrift. Despite the unavoidable etching into the autographs, the Hofner still holds a unique place in Beatles lore and comes with a letter of authenticity from Oscar Rexhauser and others present when the guitar was signed. Also included is a copy of the book The Beatles In The Netherlands. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

BEATLES 11

EARLY SIGNED 1963 TOPSTAR GROUP PORTRAIT 6. Beatles.

Vintage glossy 9.5 x 7.75 Topstar Portraits group photo (TS 128) of the young band from 1963, signed in blue ballpoint by all four. Lightly trimmed edges, light skipping to Lennon’s, Starr’s, and Harrison’s signatures, scattered creasing, with a diagonal crease through portion of Lennon’s signature, light silvering to darker areas, surface marks and impressions, and some light staining to McCartney’s facial area, otherwise very good condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $1000)

EXCEPTIONALLY RARE COLLECTION OF SIGNATURES FROM 1968 7. Beatles.

Ballpoint signatures, “Paul McCartney,” “Ringo Starr,” “George Harrison,” and “Spencer Davis,” on a 5 x 8 off-white cardstock sheet. In very good condition, with scattered mild to moderate toning and creasing. Accompanied by two full letters of authenticity from Frank Caiazzo. Having stopped touring just two years earlier, any signatures from this time period are extremely scarce and highly-desirable; the market value of this particular piece, at $6000.00 as of February, 2007, certainly reflects its scarcity and value. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

12 BEATLES

HUGE IN-PERSON

SIGNATURES FROM THEIR FIRST HEADLINING TOUR 8. Beatles.

Spectacular and large inperson vintage ballpoint signatures, “The Beatles, George Harrison,” “Paul McCartney,” “Ringo Starr,” and “John Lennon,” on an off-white 6.25 x 6 album page. Consignor notes signatures were obtained in 1963 by a vendor at Cheltenham. In fine condition, with some light spotting to top left corner, and some other light blocks of toning to page, a few trivially affecting portions of signatures. The Beatles played in Cheltenham on November 1, 1963, their first tour as sole headliners. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

CRISP SIGNATURES PENNED JUST MOMENTS BEFORE THE FAB FOUR EMBARKED ON THEIR FIRST TRIP TO AMERICA 9. Beatles.

Vintage ballpoint signatures, “Ringo Starr,” “Paul McCartney,” “John Lennon,” and “George Harrison,” on a beige 5.25 x 4.5 album page. Lennon has signed in blue ballpoint, with the three remaining members signing in black ballpoint. These signatures were acquired at London’s Heathrow Airport on the morning of Friday, February 7, 1964, before The Beatles flew to New York to embark on their now-historic first visit to America. Trivial remnants of a professionally removed signature between Lennon and McCartney, a bit of light soiling, and light overall toning, a bit heavier to the edges, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by two letters of authenticity from noted Beatles expert Frank Caiazzo, both dated July 24, 2008. One states the signatures date from 1964, the other is a letter of appraisal, placing its value of $8,000, stating “This is the current market value, as well as the current replacement value of this item as of this date.” Also accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks, as well as an unsigned photo of the band boarding their plane. An amazing set of signatures, this piece comes to us from a truly pinnacle moment in Beatles history. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $1000)

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STUNNING PROGRAM FROM THE BEATLES SECOND CHRISTMAS SHOW DURING THE WINTER OF 1964 10. Beatles.

Fabulous program from The Beatles’ Second Christmas Show, presented at the Hammersmith Odeon from December 24, 1964, to January 16, 1965, 8.25 x 10.75, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint on the inside gatefold, “To Sharon love from Paul McCartney,” “To Sharon, love from George Harrison xxx,” “Ringo Starr love to Sharon,” and “John Lennon.” Lennon, McCartney, and Harrison have signed on the borders, while Ringo has signed directly on his photo. The covers feature droll printed holiday illustrations by John Lennon, taken from the Christmas edition of ‘In His Own Write.’ Also signed on different pages by Freddie Garrity of Freddie & the Dreamers and twice by outrageous British DJ Jimmy Savile. Light handling wear and wrinkling to covers, as well as a bit of scattered light soiling, otherwise fine condition. As a result of the enormous success of the inaugural edition of The Beatles’ Christmas Show—an extravaganza which drew 100,000 fans to London’s Astoria Cinema in Finsbury Park for the twice-nightly,16-

day run between December 24, 1963 and January 11, 1964—manager Brian Epstein booked a larger venue for the second and final edition, the Hammersmith Odeon, adding four additional days of performances to the twice-nightly show that would be attended by 132,000 fans. Billed as Another Beatles Christmas Show, this time extending from Christmas Eve until January 16, the formula remained the same with music, pantomime sketches, comedy, and a number of special guestssome of whom added their signatures to this program as noted. With support from The Yardbirds, Freddie & The Dreamers, the seemingly, ever-present Sounds Incorporated, The Mike Cotton Sound, Michael Haslam, Elkie Brooks, Ray Fell, and DJ Jimmy Savile, the throngs of fans were treated to a pantomime sketch featuring The Beatles dressed as Antarctic explorers searching for the Abominable Snowman (Jimmy Savile). They closed the show with an 11-song set, which included their current double-sided #1 single, ‘I Feel Fine’ and ‘She’s A Woman.’ A stunning piece of holiday-themed Beatlemania. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $900)

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THE BOYS PLAY THE MERSEY BEAT SHOW CASE WHILE ‘PLEASE PLEASE ME’ SITS AT #1 11. Beatles.

Vintage program for the Mersey Beat Show Case, 7 x 9.5, six pages, featuring a two-page biographical spread of the band on the inside front cover and first page, signed in fountain pen, “John Lennon xxx,” “George Harrison xx,” and “Ringo Starr,” and signed in blue ballpoint, “Paul McCartney xxx.” Each member has signed next to his respective photo. Program is also signed by all four members of Gerry and the Pacemakers, Vic Sutcliffe, all five members of Billy Kramer and the Dakotas, and all three members of The Big Three, with each band signing next to their respective images on the inside or back cover. A central vertical fold, surface impressions to front cover and other pages from signatures, a couple stray ink marks, and expected light handling wear, otherwise fine condition. The April 25, 1963, edition of The Mersey Beat Showcase was booked by promoter John Smith in January 1963, several months after The Beatles first single on Parlophone Records, Love Me Do, peaked at #17 on the British singles chart, but prior to the release of the chart-topping single and album, Please Please Me in February 1963. Smith’s concern that he may not be able to fill Croyden’s Fairfield Hall for either of the two performances led him to book singer/actor John Leyton as the headliner. Of course, by the day of the April concert, ‘Please Please Me’ was the country’s #1 album and the fact that John Leyton was taken ill was of little consequence to concert’s success to the decidedly pro-Beatles contingent of fans. As a matter of fact, when promoter Smith posted the non-appearance notice outside the venue, there was actually great cheering! Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $2500)

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THE BEATLES SIGN FOR THEIR CHAUFFEUR WHILE HE DRIVES THEM TO A 1963 SPASTICS CHARITY 12. Beatles.

Chauffeur work order, 5 x 7, dated December 2, 1963, instructing the chauffeur, ‘Mr. Berry,’ to pick up the Beatles at the ATV Studios in Elstree and bring them to the Grosvenor House to perform at the ‘Stars’ Organisation for Spastics’ at 9:15 pm. Signed in black ballpoint, “Beatles Paul McCartney,” “Ringo Starr,” “John Lennon,” and “George Harrison.” Order also shows the start and finish time of the run, as well as beginning and ending mileage. Form is attached to an identical size sheet of cardstock. In very good condition, with scattered toning from adhesive, Ringo and John’s signatures light, but still legible, light intersecting folds, and some mild creasing. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity signed, “S. Berry,” which reads, ‘These autographs were obtained on 2/12/63 by Mr. S. Berry. Mr. Berry worked for a car hire company and was asked to drive the Beatles to the Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane, London. The Beatles were playing a live gig in aid of the Spastics charity.’ A very busy schedule was in store for the Beatles on December 2, 1963, as they did double-duty with the taping of a television appearance during the day and a benefit concert appearance in the evening. Mid-morning to late-afternoon was spent rehearsing, and then taping a live appearance of the wildly popular Morecambe and Wise Show, hosted by the much-loved comedy team of Eric Morecambe and Eric Wise. Performing three songs, including the just released ‘I Want To Hold Your Hand’ in front of a small studio audience, the show’s highlight was a comedy sketch in which the band participated. Although it wasn’t broadcast until the following April, the appearance was of great significance as it gave British television viewers their first look at The Beatles as something other than pop music sensations performing their latest hits. The hilarious, ad-libbing (which was actually scripted) and clever repartee exhibited by the group in their portrayal as ‘The Kaye Sisters’ is still regarded as their finest comedy moment. Of course, worldwide audiences would experience the same kind of comedic repartee the following summer when A Hard Day’s Night was released. With the taping of the show completed From the Elstree Studio Center where the Beatles were whisked away by limousine to a charity event fundraiser at Grosvenor House, a prestigious London Hotel, for a cabaret floor-show appearance in front of a dressed-to-the-nines audience. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $1000)

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HELP! DINNER MENU, SIGNED AT THE WORLD PREMIERE AFTER-PARTY 13. Beatles.

Original 4.5 x 7 menu for the supper party following the Royal World Premiere of Help!, held at the Dorchester Hotel on Thursday, July 29th, 1965. Boldly signed in pencil on the reverse of one of the two inside pages, “Best wishes Ringo Starr,” “John Lennon,” “Paul McCartney,” and “George Harrison.” Menu is also signed on the inside front cover by co-star Victor Spinetti. In very good to fine condition, with expected light soiling to signed page, soiling and toning to covers, with impressions of Spinetti’s signature on the front cover, and light creasing along hinge. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from noted Beatles expert Frank Caiazzo, who states, “This menu was undoubtedly signed on the night of the party.” The Beatles’ second full-length feature film, Help!, had its royal premiere at the London Pavilion, Piccadilly Circus, London, where crowds began to gather at 8:00 a.m., and by evening ten thousand fans were gathered outside to see Paul, George and Ringo arrive in a black Rolls-Royce;

John’s Rolls-Royce delayed twenty minutes because of the crowd surge. Inside the Pavilion the band met Princess Margaret and Lord Snowdon, who had held off their summer holiday for the event. After the screening, The Beatles appeared at the supper party at the Orchid Room of the Dorchester Hotel attended by most of the film’s principals, including director Richard Lester, and co-stars Eleanor Bron, Victor Spinetti, Leo McKern, and Roy Kinnear. The movie was a box-office success with overall good reviews, but not up to the standard set by 1964’s A Hard Day’s Night. The soundtrack album and single release of ‘Help!’ topped the British and American record charts. The Beatles themselves, in later years admitted that their marijuana intake during location filming, particularly in the Bahamas and the Austrian Alps, made the shoot a bearable experience, but having to sandwich in the making of the film for nearly two months between tours and recording was a draining experience. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $1000)

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A RARE INVITATION TO A 1963 LUNCHTIME COCKTAIL PARTY AT EMI 14. Beatles.

Rare invitation to an EMI lunchtime cocktail party held in honor of the Beatles. Invitation measures 5.75 x 4.5, and reads, ‘The Directors of E.M.I Records Ltd. cordially invite Mrs. S. Bell to a Lunchtime Cocktail party to be given in honour of Britain’s top recording group The Beatles on Monday Next, November 18th, 1963, at 12 noon in The Conference Room, E.M.I. House, 20 Manchester Square, London, W.I.’ Signed on the reverse in blue ballpoint, “Ringo Starr,” “Paul McCartney,” “John Lennon,” and “George Harrison.” In very good condition, with several creases with ones passing through portions of all four signatures, but not affecting legibility, scattered toning and soiling, with a couple moisture spots to Starr’s signature, and moderate handling wear. Accompanied by a letter of provenance which reads, ‘The invite to a Lunchtime Cocktail Party in honour of

the ‘Beatles’ was signed by the group for Mrs. S. Bell, my cousins wife, on November 18th, 1963, at Manchester Square London W.1. She worked as a secretary at E.M.I in the early sixties. The item has been in our family since this time.’ Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Coming two weeks after the Royal Command Performance, it was at this VIP event that The Beatles received a bevy of silver disc awards for the ‘Twist & Shout’ EP, ‘She Loves You’ single, Please Please Me LP and, most notably, the yet to be released With The Beatles, which had advance orders of a half-million copies. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $1000)

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JOHN, PAUL, AND GEORGE SIGN A 1964 SPECIAL EDITION OF THE LIVERPOOL ECHO 15. Beatles.

Liverpool Echo newspaper special edition, featuring a Salute to the Beatles on the front cover, 11.5 x 14.5, signed in ballpoint by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and George Harrison (ins). A central horizontal fold, uniform shade of toning with scattered foxing, rough edges with tears along the edges of the cover and pages, and light contrast to the signatures of Lennon and McCartney, otherwise very good condition. Marvelous coverage of the Beatles in America, featuring images of the boys with Ed Sullivan, Dr. Joyce Brothers, the president of Capitol Records, Alan Livingstone, and of course, the frenzied crowds waiting to catch a glimpse of the Fab Four. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

A PAIR OF SINGLE-SIGNED INTRODUCING THE BEATLES ALBUMS, WITH LENNON SIGNING A ‘ PIRATE’ COPY 16. John lennon

Paul m cartney.

Two and c signed Introducing the Beatles albums: an uncommon and desirable unauthorized ‘pirate’ copy of the history-making release, rapidly signed on the front cover in red ballpoint by John Lennon. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Frank Caiazzo, who states that the signature was acquired during the weekend of May 16–18, 1975, at the WFIl Helping Hands Marathon. Lennon, who at that point hadn’t made a public appearance in years, took a train from New York to Philadelphia to help out with the 1975 charity radiothon, spending hours on the air, answering phones, signing autographs, and personally meeting nearly 2,000 fans who flocked to see him. In very good to fine condition, with the usual ring wear commensurate with age and somewhat indistinct contrast to second half of “Lennon” against Ringo’s jacket. The record is not included.

And a VJ LP release of Introducing The Beatles, signed vertically in black felt tip by Paul McCartney. A working personnel backstage pass from McCartney’s 1993 World Tour is affixed to the lower right corner. Matted to an overall size of 16 x 16. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from noted Beatles expert Frank Caiazzo stating “This signature is large, bold and overall is an excellent example from the period. The autograph was obtained on May 5, 1993 when McCartney performed at Riverside Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio.” In very good condition, with aforementioned pass affixed, horizontal creases, one passing through a small portion of signature, and other scattered surface creases and impressions. Two nice single-signed examples. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

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NOTORIOUSLY SCARCE COMPLETE SET OF ORIGINAL BAG ONE LITHOGRAPHS, PRESENTED IN THEIR ORIGINAL PORTFOLIO AND WHITE CASE 17. John lennon.

Complete set of 13 original lithographs of John Lennon and Yoko Ono, in addition to three cover pages, all of which are numbered and two of which are signed, each measuring approximately 23 x 30, presented in their original 23.25 x 30.25 hardcover portfolio, housed in the famous white, heavy-duty vinyl 32 x 35 Bag One folio carrying case, embossed with ‘Bag One’ and Lennon’s facsimile signature on one side. Some trivial corner creasing to the near-pristine lithographs, the expected wear to the case, and a few trivial adhesive remnants to the front cover of the portfolio, otherwise fine condition. Limited to 300 sets, this set being No. 224, each lithograph was individually numbered and signed in pencil by Lennon. The exhibition of the photographs in New York and London caused quite a controversy due to the erotic nature of eight of the lithographs. In London, the lithographs on exhibition were confiscated by Scotland Yard on the charge that they were pornography rather than art. Lennon was later exonerated by the British courts, but many of the prints were mishandled and never returned. Over the years, as sets of the lithographs were broken up and sold individually, these folio bags would sporadically appear for sale. RRAuction COA.…(MB $5000)

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AN EXCEEDINGLY

RARE MACLEN DOCUMENT,

SIGNED BY BOTH PAUL AND JOHN 18. John lennon and Paul mccartney. Exceptional DS, one page, 7 x 11, 1969. Maclen (Music) Limited transfer of company personnel document reads, “It is resolved that Moor House Secretaries Limited be and is hereby appointed Secretary of the Company with effect from December 13, 1968 in the place of Mr. B. F. Burns who submitted his resignation with effect from November 20, 1968.” Signed at the conclusion in black felt tip, “John Lennon,” and in black ballpoint, “Paul McCartney.” The document is also signed in blue ballpoint by Apple managing director Neil Aspinall. In fine condition, with a central horizontal fold. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from noted Beatles expert Frank Caiazzo, as well as a letter of authenticity from Perry Cox. While this document covers a simple personnel matter, original signed Maclen Music Limited documents are exceedingly rare. At the time this document was executed, the Beatles’ new multimedia venture, Apple Corps. Ltd., was in its first year of operation, and Maclen Music (McCartney & Lennon’s song publishing arm) was turning over 20% of its holdings to Apple, with McCartney and Lennon splitting 80% evenly. Apple was already having difficulty controlling dispensation of funds to several of its various divisions, most notably Apple Electronics and Apple Retail. While Apple Records, Apple Films, and Apple Publishing were less fiscally irresponsible, it was clear the Beatles themselves had little idea of the business end of running such a conglomerate. It was against this backdrop in late 1968 that tensions among the band were escalating, causing dissension in the studio during the recording of The White Album. It marked the beginning of the end of the Beatles as a group. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

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ONE OF LESS THAN TEN KNOWN SIGNED COPIES OF DOUBLE FANTASY, THIS WAS ONCE OWNED BY DICK CLARK 19. John lennon

Yoko ono.

Double Fantasy and album signed on the back in black ballpoint in the sky area of the Kishin Shinoyama photo, “Love, John Lennon” and “Yoko Ono.” A few creases, some light rubbing slightly affecting the ends of the signatures, and a mild area of discoloration, otherwise fine condition. The record is not included. The album jacket, which is embossed with ‘Promotional Copy Not For Sale,’ has been split along the top and bottom seams so as to display both sides, then archivally matted and framed to an overall size of 32.5 x 20. Although initially receiving a lukewarm review, Double Fantasy is notable for its association with Lennon’s murder three weeks after its release, whereupon it become a worldwide commercial success, and went on to win the 1981 Grammy award for Album of the Year. The album jumped to #1 in the American charts, where it stayed for eight

weeks, and in the UK, it spent seven weeks at #2 before finally taking the #1 spot for two weeks. To date, less than ten signed copies of Double Fantasy have been documented. This example, according to Beatles expert Frank Caiazzo, was signed during the last week of November 1980, placing its signing at two weeks before Lennon’s murder on December 8. This particular example was once owned by Dick Clark, and is accompanied by a Dick Clark auction book in which the item previously appeared, as well as two Frank Caiazzo letters: a letter of authenticity, and an appraisal letter for the album, providing a $12,000.00 market value as of February 2007. A real Rock rarity, with poignant and excellent association. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $1000)

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20. John lennon

and

Paul mccartney.

Two original sketches of John Lennon and Paul McCartney, both done by an admirer, on individual off-white 9 x 12 sheets of sketch paper. A pencil sketch of Lennon sporting long hair and his trademark round glasses, signed in-person vertically in blue ballpoint, “John Lennon,” adding a quick self-caricature under his signature; the other a pencil and ink sketch of a bearded McCartney, signed in-person in black ballpoint. Both sketches are also signed by the artist, who has added the name of each subject as well and each signature was obtained in-person in NYC. Lennon’s signature was obtained at the “Carlyle Hotel, Sgt. Pepper Premiere Night, 11-17-74” and so noted on the reverse. Interestingly, the in-person autograph collector noted that Lennon said “you sketched me, I’ll sketch for you.” The McCartney was obtained “11-23-74, Stanhope Hotel” in NYC, and so noted on the reverse. In fine condition, with some scattered light toning and soiling. Accompanied by a candid of McCartney taken at the time of signing. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

RARE EARLY HANDWRITTEN LETTER, FEATURING A SELDOM SEEN HAND-DRAWN BEATLES BUG LOGO 21. John lennon. Very early ALS, signed “John Lennon xxx,” one page on

an unfolded envelope, 5.5 x 9, no date, but postmarked July 28, 1963. Lennon writes to Bridget. In full: “Thanks for your letter and photo. As you see I have no paper. See you soon I hope.” Accompanied by the original envelope, which bears the initials “JB” drawn by Lennon with the addition of whimsical beetle antennae. In very good condition, with light overall creasing and wrinkling, a bit of mild soiling, adhesive remnants to the edges, a couple small staple holes and toning to edges. The group had just concluded a six-night residency at the Odeon Theatre in Somerset when this letter was dispatched to Bridget Emmerson, a Beatles fan who most likely took in the group’s concert on June 26 in her hometown of Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Lennon’s hand-drawn antennae above the ‘JB,’ presumably meaning ‘John Beatle,’ on the back of the return envelope is a reference to the first Beatles logo to grace the front of Ringo Starr’s Premier bass drum head. The Beatle ‘bug’ logo design was executed by local Liverpool graphic artist Tex O’Hara in late 1962, who recalled, ‘We played around with different ideas to find out which ones they liked...They settled on one logo, which was put on a piece of linen and stretched across the front of the drum.’ The logo remained in use until June 1963 when Ringo took delivery of his Ludwig kit with the soon to be famous ‘dropped-T’ Beatles logo emblazoned across the drum head. The addition of Lennon’s art with a direct Beatle connection makes this already desirable letter all the more appealing! Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

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LENNON’S VENOMOUS AND PROFANITY-LADEN RESPONSE TO MELODY MAKER’S ATTACK ON YOKO 22. John lennon.

Pointedly defensive ALS signed “John & Yoko (remember),” on the correspondence side of a 5.75 x 3.75 postcard depicting the Lennon version of ‘Spring Evening 1879,’ no date but circa late 1971 or early 1972. In response to negative comments about Yoko which were printed in Melody Maker magazine’s Raver column, Lennon writes in full: “Dear Raver, We never did talk to Miles about working with him–so there. Anyway the idea was for Miles and Yoko to do a track together—i mean she worked with Ornette Coleman in 1967–8 at Albert Hall—it’s on her last album. Having met Miles at Klein’s party—i know damn well he wouldn’t be as sneid [sic] as you cunts. Lots of Rave.” Lennon’s home address of Tittenhurst Park in England has been stamped twice at the top of the correspondence side, in addition to a thick red stamp on the image side reading “FUCK OFF.” Some scattered light creasing and soiling, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from noted Beatles expert Frank Caiazzo, stating ‘This card is a testament to the fact that he would vehemently defended his wife, and when compelled to do so, wouldn’t mince words.’ Lennon used this correspondence to do what he had often done by this point—defend the talents of Yoko Ono. Lashing out at Melody Maker magazine, Lennon refutes a report hinting a collaboration between Yoko and jazz musician Miles Davis. “We never did talk to Miles about working with him—so there…the idea was for Miles and Yoko to do a track together,” notes Lennon. Although Davis was acquainted with Lennon and Ono in the early 1970s, having met at a party hosted by manager, talent agent, and record executive Allen Klein (who had worked with the Beatles), they would never record together. She had, as noted here, worked with Coleman, another jazz musician, on a track for the Plastic Ono Band’s poorly received, avant-garde debut album. Around the same time of this correspondence, Klein was helping Lennon and Ono with their motion picture, Imagine, filmed mostly at Tittenhurst Park in Ascot during 1971, and helped George Harrison organize the Concert for Bangladesh. Klein had sided with Harrison in believing Ono should not perform at the concert, causing Lennon to become cool with Klein— something that clearly occurred at some point after this card was sent. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

FIRST EDITION OF IN HIS OWN WRITE,

SIGNED BY JOHN, PAUL, AND RINGO 23. Beatles.

Signed book: In His Own Write. First edition. London: Jonathan Cape, 1964. Hardcover, 5.5 x 7, 78 pages. Signed and inscribed in black ballpoint on the first free end page, “To John Lennard from John Lennon and” and “Ringo Starr,” and “Paul McCartney.” In fine condition, with mild edge toning to signed page and both pastedowns, and scattered surface wear, dings, and impressions to covers. Lennon found avenues other than music to express his creativity. This specific literary effort—his first published work and the first solo effort of any of the Beatles—consisted of nonsensical, disjointed short stories and line drawings. Quite uncommon to see other members of the Beatles signing Lennon’s work. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

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LENNON EXPLAINS THE USE OF THE MOCKING MASKS

IN HIS FINAL PERFORMANCE BEFORE A LIVE AUDIENCE: “THE 2 FACES WERE FOR ALL OF ‘THEM’ (& US) (ESPECIALLY MCCABE, WHO IS A PARTICULAR HIPOCRYTE!” 24. John lennon.

Compelling ALS, one page, 5.5 x 7, March 9, 1978. Lennon pens a response to a Henderson, Kentucky, disc jockey, Dan Moore, on the reverse of a letter Moore wrote to Lennon. Moore, a huge Beatles and Lennon fan, asked the musician for details regarding his appearance on the Sir Lew Tribute show, to which Lennon replies, in full: “I went to ask him to do something for me-but it came out backwards! The 2 faces were for all of ‘them’ (& us) (especially McCabe, who is a particular hipocryte [sic])!” In fine condition, with light show-through from the type on the reverse. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, bearing a short phrase written in purple felt tip on the reverse from Lennon, “don’t ask.” John Lennon made few stage appearances during the post-Beatles era, however his final performance before a live audience is largely forgotten today. He appeared at New York City’s Waldorf-Astoria on April 18, 1975, to perform on the television special, A Salute to Sir Lew Grade. Grade’s path crossed with the Beatles in 1969, as he and ATV Music Publishing bought a majority share in Northern Songs, the company established by Brian Epstein which owned nearly the entire Beatles’ song catalog. On this night, the former Beatle performed ‘Slippin’ and Slidin’ and ‘Stand By Me’ from his latest album, Rock ‘n’ Roll, and his signature anthem, ‘Imagine.’ His support band wore two-faced rubber masks made especially for the telecast per his request. During his rave-up rendition of the Little Richard classic, ‘Slippin & Slidin,’ Lennon accentuated the line, ‘Don’t want to be your fool no more,’ directing it at Sir Grade…a not-so-veiled jab at the television and publishing mogul’s broken promise to sell his controlling interest in Northern Songs back to Lennon and McCartney. In fact, Grade and ATV retained control of Northern Songs until 1985, when the catalog was sold to Michael Jackson. Thus, Lennon’s response to the disc jockey Moore, “I went to ask him to do something for me-but it came out backwards!,” is his way of relating Grade’s refusal to sell back his and McCartney’s songs. The two-faced musicians were a stroke of brilliance on Lennon’s part. The ‘McCabe’ referred to in Lennon’s response is, most likely, Peter McCabe, author of Apple to the Core, an expose subtitled The Unmaking of The Beatles, which dealt with the poor handling of The Beatles business affairs by their company, Apple Corps. Remarkably subtle, yet powerful, content with excellent association! Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $1000)

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PRISTINE SIGNATURES AND ONE-OF-A-KIND CANDIDS FROM JOHN AND YOKO’S 1971 BOOK SIGNING FOR GRAPEFRUIT 25. John lennon and Yoko ono. Signed book:

Grapefruit. Later printing. London: Sphere Books Limited, 1971. Paperback, 5 x 5. Signed in black felt tip on the first free end page by John Lennon and in blue felt tip by Yoko Ono. The consignor indicates that the signatures were obtained at the paperback launch of the book at Selfridges, London, on July 15, 1971. In very good condition, with uniform toning to all pages, and scattered creasing, soiling, wear, and surface impressions to covers and spine. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the original recipient of the signatures who attended the signing, as well as 21 reprinted photos of Lennon and Ono taken at Selfridges, ranging in size from 2.5 x 2.5 up to 3 x 4.5, and a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. A heralded collection of conceptual art and signatures straight from the paperback writers. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

FANTASTIC SPECIAL EDITION OF WORDS WITHOUT MUSIC, FEATURING AN ORIGINAL SKETCH BY LENNON 26. John lennon.

Signed book: The Beatles: Words Without Music. Grosset and Dunlap Special Edition. NY: Grosset and Dunlap, 1968. Paperback, 5.25 x 8.25. Signed and inscribed in blue felt tip on the half-title page, “To Mike, Love from John Lennon ‘71,” adding a quick caricature sketch of himself and Yoko Ono. Toning, soiling and creasing to covers and spine and some mild toning to inside pages, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

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EMI MAKES POSSIBLE JOHN’S HISTORIC SOLO SINGLE: “WE HEREBY AUTHORISE MR. LENNON TO RECORD FOR APPLE RECORDS INC. A SINGLE TRACK ENTITLED “GIVE PEACE A CHANCE’” 27. John lennon.

DS, two pages, 8 x 10, July 9, 1969. An agreement between E.M.I. Records and Lennon for the recording of ‘Give Peace a Chance.’ Document reads, in part: “Nemperor Holdings Limited as it now is of the second part and Mr. Lennon and others of the third part, the Company is entitled to the exclusive recording services of (inter alia) Mr. Lennon. We hereby authorise Mr. Lennon to record for Apple Records Inc. a single track entitled “GIVE PEACE A CHANCE’ to be recorded by the Plastic Ono band in which Mr. Lennon will perform. The release is given on the following express conditions: 1. that it extends to the above mentioned recording only. 2. That each of you will indemnify us against all royalties or other moneys, damages and costs demanded in respect of the above mentioned recordings 2. That Apple Records Inc. enters into a Licensing Agreement with us for the world (excluding the U.S.A.) and either a Licensing Agreement or a Manufacturing and Distribution Agreement for the U.S.A.” Signed on the second page in black ballpoint, “John Lennon,” as well as an Apple Corps executive and E.M.I.’s Ken East. Two horizontal mailing folds, a few light creases, a bit of trivial toning and soiling, and an office notation to top of first page, otherwise fine condition. An important agreement designating the terms by which John Lennon’s ‘Give Peace A Chance’ would be exclusively distributed and/or manufactured by Apple Records parent company, EMI Records. Significant as Lennon’s first solo single release on Apple Records, the song is regarded as a peace anthem throughout the world and a benchmark achievement for Lennon’s personal peace activism campaign that continues to be a significant part of his legacy. The song was written during Lennon’s Bed-In honeymoon, and when asked by a reporter what he was trying to achieve by staying in bed, Lennon answered spontaneously, ‘All we are saying is give peace a chance.’ He sang the song several times during the Bed-In. Finally, on

June 1, 1969, in Room 1742 at the Queen Elizabeth Hotel in Montreal, André Perry recorded it using a simple setup of four microphones and a four-track tape recorder rented from a local recording studio. The recording session was attended by dozens of journalists and various celebrities, including Timothy Leary, Rabbi Abraham Feinberg, Joseph Schwartz, Allan Rock, Rosemary Woodruff Leary, Petula Clark, Dick Gregory, Allen Ginsberg, Murray the K, and Derek Taylor, many of whom are mentioned in the lyrics. Lennon played acoustic guitar and was joined by Tommy Smothers of the Smothers Brothers, also on acoustic guitar. Lennon later stated his regrets about being ‘guilty enough to give McCartney credit as co-writer on my first independent single instead of giving it to Yoko, who had actually written it with me.’ However, it has also been suggested that the credit was a way of thanks to McCartney for helping him record ‘The Ballad of John and Yoko’ on short notice. Released in the UK on July 4, 1969, and three days later, on July 7, in the US, the song reached #2 in the UK Singles Chart and #14 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US. The song quickly became the anthem of the anti Vietnam-war movement, and was sung by half a million demonstrators in Washington at the Vietnam Moratorium Day, on October 15. They were led by the renowned folk singer Pete Seeger, who taunted Nixon and Agnew between the choruses of protesters singing, naturally, ‘All we are saying…is give peace a chance.’ Precertified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $1000)

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Exceedingly RARE LENNON POST-BEATLES FINANCIAL DOCUMENT 28. John lennon.

Very rare notarized financial DS, one page both sides, 5 x 6, February 18, 1975. Barclay’s Bank Power of Attorney form in which Lennon appoints, “David Miller my true and lawful attorney, for me and in my name, place and stead to make, sign, and execute any and all checks, drafts or other instruments upon all funds standing to my credit on the books of Barclays Bank of New York.” Signed at the conclusion in black felt tip, “John Lennon.” Double matted and framed, so both sides of the document may be viewed, with a color portrait of Lennon, to an overall size of 19.25 x 14.75. In fine condition, with a central horizontal fold. Accompanied by two letters of authenticity from noted Beatles expert Frank Caiazzo, both dated August 24, 2006, one authenticating the signature, the other appraising the document at $4500. Caiazzo states ‘This is the current market value, as well as the current replacement value of this item as of this date.’ In both letters he also states, ‘Personal John Lennon financial related documents such as this one are extremely rare, and they were never meant to be in collector’s hands.’ Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

Scarce twice-signed Lennon agreement for his

avant-garde 1969 Wedding Album 29. John lennon.

Carbon DS, signed twice in black felt tip “John Lennon,” one page, 8 x 10, November 7, 1969. An agreement between EMI Records, Lennon, and Apple Corps for Lennon to record his Wedding Album. In part: “Notwithstanding that there is in existence an Agreement dated the 26th January, 1967, which in its amended form is now effectively between Mr. Lennon and others (1), Apple Corps Ltd (2), and ourselves (3), under which Agreement (inter alia) Mr. Lennon made available to us his exclusive services for recording purposes, we hereby authorize Mr. Lennon to record for Apple a 12˝ long playing gramophone record of performances by Mr. Lennon with Yoko Ono entitled ‘Wedding Album.’…It has also been agreed that: (a) We will manufacture and distribute the said record for Apple under the terms of an agreement between Apple and ourselves.” Signed twice at the bottom in black felt tip by Lennon, once as the musician, and once as the Apple Director. Document is also signed by K. East, the managing director of EMI. Two additional pages are stapled to the front of the document, one being the original document sent to Lennon for his signature, as well as a cover letter, dated November 10, 1969, addressed to Peter Howard simply stating, “Herewith formal letter dealing with the ‘Wedding Album.’” In fine condition, with four light pencil “x’s” around Lennon’s signatures, a central vertical fold, and punch holes to top of page. Central fold is also present to the two additional pages, with letter also bearing a rusty paperclip mark and pencil notations. Released in 1969, the experimental Wedding Album commemorated the couple’s March 20 nuptials, at which time John changed his name to John Ono Lennon. The solo effort consisted of two tracks, one on each side of the record. The first side ‘John & Yoko,’ features John and Yoko shouting each other’s name over the sound of their heartbeats. ‘Amsterdam,’ the second side, consists of interviews, conversations, and sounds from their ‘Bed-In’ honeymoon. The year 1969 was, indeed, a tumultuous time for Lennon as the end of The Beatles was a foregone conclusion. As his creative focus continued to move beyond The Beatles, between 1968 and 1969, he and Ono recorded three albums of experimental music together: Unfinished Music No.1, Two Virgins (known more for its cover than for its music; the couple pictured naked on the front and back of the album jacket prompted the addition of a plain wrapper to cover the album so it could be marketed), Unfinished Music No.2: Life with the Lions and the Wedding Album. A unique document from a tumultuous time in Beatles history, signed not once but twice by Lennon! Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

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Maclen agreement for the classic White Album’s ‘Cry Baby Cry’

30. John lennon.

DS, one page both sides, 8 x 13, October 15, 1968. A publishing agreement between Maclen Music Limited, Northern Songs Limited and John Lennon and Paul McCartney for the song, ‘Cry Baby Cry.’ Document makes provision for the distribution of money between the publishers and Maclen, with both parties equally dividing all performing and broadcasting fees. Signed on the reverse in black felt tip by Lennon, and also signed by the band’s former road manager, Neil Aspinall. Mild toning from previous display, small mounting remnants to front page, and a slightly rough vertical edge, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from noted Beatles expert Frank Caiazzo.

‘Cry Baby Cry’ was written solely by John Lennon, but credited to Lennon/McCartney, the shared songwriting credit arrangement dating back to the group’s first release, 1962’s ‘Love Me Do’ and ‘P. S. I Love You,’ the latter solely written by McCartney. The collaborative efforts of the two became much less frequent by 1964. McCartney’s name does appear on the contract, although he hasn’t signed it. The song, recorded over three days in mid-July 1968, appeared on the 1968 White Album. With some of the lyrics inspired by an advertisement he had seen, ‘Cry Baby Cry’ has a nursery rhyme feel reminiscent of Alice in Wonderland. Interestingly, this was the song that the band was working on when long-time Beatles recording engineer Geoff Emerick, who was fed up with the tensions and arguments that hampered the studio sessions, abandoned the sessions before the conclusion of the second day’s session, and did not return to work with the group until he was coaxed back to co-engineer their final studio album, Abbey Road, in 1969. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

Limited-edition of Lennon’s classic Rickenbacker 325JL 31. John lennon. Limited edition 1990 John Lennon

model Rickenbacker limited edition electric guitar and case, model 325JL, entirely handmade in America from solid Eastern Rock Maple with a rosewood fingerboard on a three quarter scale neck complimented with three vintage Rickenbacker pickups. This series offers features which make it unique within the Rickenbacker product line. The Company located some of the original tooling to insure faithful recreation of the headstock, pickguard, and nameplate. Also offered are the 355 JL and the 355/12 JL. The 355 JL is a full scale version of the 325 JL and the 355/12 JL is its 12-string compliment. Both guitars feature trapeze tailpieces. The guitar comes with an equally faithful re-creation of the original silver Rickenbacker case with crushed velvet interior. Only 953 of these Rickenbacker 325JLs with three-quarter scale necks were produced as part of the entire production run of 2000 instruments in 1990. In fine condition, with a few light scratches to body. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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32. John lennon.

34. Paul mccartney.

33. Paul mccartney.

Signed book: Paintings. First c edition. Boston: Little, Brown and Company, 2000. Hardcover with dustjacket, 10.25 x 12.75, 146 pages. Signed in black ink on the halftitle page, “Paul McCartney.” In fine condition, with some light soiling on the signature page, lightly affecting the last letter of the signature. The book was signed at the Arnolfini Art Gallery in Bristol and was sold in conjunction with McCartney’s Paintings exhibition at the gallery in 2000. Accompanied by original gallery bag, two fliers, and a letter of authenticity from Tracks LTD. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Unsigned TL, one page of shiny brown, textured paper, 7.5 x 4.5, personalized letterhead from Kenwood, Cavendish Rd., Weybridge, November 9, 1967. Appears that at one point, this letter was signed, with the bottom portion that once bore the signature removed. Lennon writes a brief letter to Susan Tebbutt, in full: “Thank you for your letter. I really do sympathize with you over Winston, but have you tried advertising him in a local newspaper, or something like that? I’ll see what I can do about putting something in the Beatle’s Monthly, and will let you know if I have any success.” In fine condition, with two vertical creases and a trimmed bottom edge. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope.RRAuction COA.…(MB $100) Fabulous signed book: These Are Places I’ll Remember: The Beatles Early Venues in and around Merseyside. Later printing. Merseyside: INPRINT, 2001. Softcover, 6 x 8, 79 pages. Signed in black felt tip on the front cover. In fine condition, with light contrast and slightly irregular ink adhesion to the signature. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Tracks LTD. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band album signed on the front cover in black felt tip by McCartney. In fine condition. The record is included. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

35. Paul m cartney.

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Trademark Höfner “violin” bass signed in-person

36.

Paul m cartney.

Beautiful left-handed sunburst-finish c Hofner ‘violin’ or ‘Cavern’ B-Bass HI-Series bass guitar, beautifully signed on the pearloid pickguard in black felt tip. In very fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from noted Beatles expert Frank Caiazzo, in which he writes, ‘This signature was obtained in person in 2010.’ In 1961, the Beatles’ original bass player, Stuart Sutcliffe (who had used a Hofner bass), left the band to resume his art studies. The Beatles were without a bass player and none of them wanted to start playing one, but the job fell to McCartney, who had been playing rhythm guitar and piano; Harrison had already been settled on as lead guitarist and Lennon had just bought a new guitar and refused to switch. In the British vernacular of the day, McCartney found himself ‘lumbered’ with the job. Sutcliffe initially lent his Hofner to McCartney, who had seen another guitarist using a violin-shaped bass; when he saw a similar instrument in the window of a Hamburg music store, he investigated. Because of the instrument’s symmetricality, McCartney could play left-handed without the bass, as he put it, ‘looking daft.’ It was also inexpensive, lightweight, and easy to play melodic lines on, yet had a deep, warm tone. McCartney bought the bass he saw in the window, and used it for years both in live performance and in the studio. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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Exact Gibson reproduction of Paul’s 1964 Epiphone ‘Texan’ 37. Paul m cartney.

Highly c desirable and extremely limited edition Paul McCartney 1964 Epiphone ‘Texan’ six-string acoustic guitar, #28/40, signed on the body in black felt tip by McCartney. Guitar has been meticulously hand-aged to replicate playing wear. “It’s exciting to have my old guitar reproduced by Gibson. It’s exact and what’s more it sounds great!” exclaimed McCartney when speaking about the effort Gibson expended in reproducing his ’64 Texan. McCartney still performs with his Texan, most recently during his summer 2011 American tour. It was on August 14, 1965, the day before The Beatles legendary Shea Stadium concert, that the left-handed McCartney was seen on The Ed Sullivan Show with his Texan, a righthanded model re-strung for a lefty. Beatles fans at home would have to wait until September 12 to see The Beatles perform a six-song set; one of the highlights being McCartney’s performance of ‘Yesterday’ accompanied by a pre-recorded string quartet. Accompanied by an individually numbered certificate of authenticity from Gibson and its original custom lightweight fabric-covered guitar case with McCartney’s facsimile signature and model name embroidered on the front. A limited production of just 40 of these guitars were made with a list price of $25,000. McCartney played all of them, and selected five to keep for himself. The first Texan was auctioned at the Adopt-a-Minefield event, hosted by McCartney, and sold for $50,000. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $1000)

Album proof presented

to a Cloud Nine art director 41. George harrison.

39. Paul mccartney.

Joker playing card, signed vertically in blue felt tip, “Paul McCartney,” in July of 1969. In very good condition, with mild wear and scattered creasing, light toning around the edges, and some irregular ink adhesion. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Tracks.Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Original album cover proof for Harrison’s 1987 release Cloud Nine, 28.5 x 16.7, signed and inscribed on the front cover, “To Gabrielle, love from George Harrison.” Some light edge and border creases, and some scattered light toning to bottom portion of front cover, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Perry Cox, and also by a letter of provenance from the recipient, who writes, in part: ‘While employed as an art director at Warner Bros. Records, I had the pleasure of working for George Harrison designing a number of pieces for the US release of Cloud Nine, including…all the ads, in-store merchandising…George always showed his appreciation to all the staff members working on his behalf, by coming to the label frequently to show his support. George personally brought this signed sleeve to me to show his thanks.’ Cloud Nine was a comeback album of sorts for Harrison, who had taken a five year hiatus from recording. It was also to be his last solo album released during his lifetime. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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George signs a copy of Meet the Beatles

for a pilot

40. George harrison.

Original USA issue of a Meet the Beatles album signed on the back cover in black felt tip, “George Harrison.” Complete separation along spine, partial separations to top and bottom edge, several tack holes to top edge, scattered surface loss to back cover, and scattered moderate wear, soiling, and rubbing to both covers, otherwise very good condition. The record is included. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Roger Epperson/REAL and Tracks, as well as a 2009 letter of provenance from a previous owner which states, ‘The George Harrison signature on this Meet the Beatles LP was obtained by a pilot of a private airliner about twenty years ago. I acquired the piece from the pilot’s relative, who mentioned that he [the pilot] had flown George on several occasions.’ A bold signature on an original 1964 album issue! RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Very difficult to find limited edition of Fifty Years Adrift signed by George 43. George harrison.

Signed book: Fifty Years Adrift. Limited edition of 2000 copies (this is copy 1821). London: Genesis Publications, 1984. Leather-bound hardcover with dustjacket, 7 x 9.75, 541 pages. Signed in ink on the limitation page by author Derek Taylor and in brown ink at the conclusion of the foreword by Harrison. The book and slipcase are in fine condition, with slight scuffs and dings to leather on covers and spine. The most desirable of the Genesis limited editions, as it was never reprinted and contains terrific reproductions of Beatles manuscripts and letters. Precertified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Coveted copy of Harrison’s I Me Mine 44. George harrison. Signed book: I Me

Mine. Limited edition of 2,000 copies (this copy No. 1309). London: Genesis Publications Limited, 1980. Leather-bound hardcover with slipcase, 7 x 9.75, 398 pages. Signed in black ink on the limitation page “George Harrison.” In fine condition, with some scattered light wear to leather spine and portions of covers, as well as some light wear to slipcase, and some dings to fore-edges. Copies of this volume are highly prized and rarely appear for sale. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

45. George harrison.

Vintage felt tip signature on a beige 3.25 x 2 card. In fine condition, with some light surface rubbing and trimmed edges. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

46. George harrison.

Satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Harrison posing behind a Chinese statue, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “To Lou, George Harrison.” In fine condition, with some scattered light surface dings and creases. Accompanied by a letter of provenance stating the signature was obtained by a crew member on the set of the 1986 film Shanghai Surprise, which was produced by Harrison’s company Handmade Films. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Agonizing over the loss of her love,

Astrid sketches Sutcliffe in angelic form and laments: “I have just think before why i can’t go for stuart… why god or whom ever it is not hath take me!” 47. Astrid kirchherr.

German artist and photographer known for her images of the Beatles. Astrid first met the Beatles in the 1960s on their first visit to Hamburg, at the Kaiserkeller club. She immediately fell in love with their music and began to photograph the band. Kirchherr fell in love with band member Stuart Sutcliffe, who would later leave the Beatles to pursue an art career with Astrid. ALS signed “greeting and kisses from Astrid who loves you xxxx,” three pages, 8.25 x 11.75, no date, but postmarked June 11, 1962. A letter to Stuart Sutcliffe’s mother two months after his passing. In part (with grammar and spelling retained, and Kirchherr switching from green to blue ink during the letter): “To day is sunday the 10 of june and my darling is two months away from me it seems like he is away for 50 years. I sit in the garden now the sun is shining and all is quite. How wonderful it would be when my stuart would sit beside me. He loved the garden. He liket to play with lady, run up and down and make us laugh. Wonderful darling no one knows how much I miss him two months without stuart i don’t know how i can do it without him… today is a holy day tomorrow is well jesus have do something today i don’t know wat all the people go out with new shoes and things all happy and laughing the drive me crazy. I hate happy people because i am so unhappy. My head is pain today perhaps that is why i feel so terrible. I really wouldn’t if my darling can see me now. When he could see me now he would come and kiss me and say i love you because i am so so sad. I have finde one other beautiful record i think you like it. Stuart and i have sing it always together…i have give this record to darling when he was still playing in the kaiser keller and i only know him a few days when i give this record to him. His little face was wihte and tears come in his eyes with happyness i could not speak one word english then, and klaus hath teach me wat the record means. One day later stuart hath give me a record love of my life and i was very very happy i play that record every day. Our love hath always been sky love.

Now I am in my bed, but i can’t sleep. So i think i write a bit more to you mum. I have talke before with my mother about darling stuart. All the beautiful things hi make to ceep us happy and laughing! Two months i just can’t believe it. Two month without his wonderful face, voice and sweetness, and without his wonderful hands and eyes. Wat can i do how can i take my darling back from his heaven home i think hi don’t like to bee there all alone. I have just think before why i can’t go for stuart, why i would be so happy when hi would still live and i could look after him from the sky, why god or whom ever it is not hath take me! But then my darling would be unhappy and sad like me. Why hath god not say to me.” On the lower portion of the final page, Kirchherr has added six ink sketches, the most touching one being a full-length caricature of her playing a bass, captioned “me trying to play darling’s bass,” with another of Sutcliffe in angelic form, looking down on her from a cloud top, captioned, “B flat now darling! not G minor!—Stuart says.” Another sketch is of a highly decorated heart with “Astrid and Stuart love for ever,” written in the middle of it. Remaining sketches are of Kirchherr’s dog howling at the sky, captioned “lady can’t stand it!!,” and three individual flowers presented to other family members. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Kirchherr’s hand, signed on the reverse, “Astrid xxx.” In fine condition, with a central horizontal and vertical mailing fold, and a few light creases and wrinkles. A heartwrenching piece of correspondence with Sutcliffe’s sudden passing still fresh in Kirchherr’s mind. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Sutcliffe’s estate. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

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“I…have written to Allan William telling him I want an exhibition in Sept. of my new pictures…Now I’m having a short break before starting painting again” 48. Stuart sutcliffe.

A talented fellow student of John Lennon’s at the Liverpool College of Art, Stuart Sutcliffe (1940–1962) played the bass in the first incarnation of the Beatles. He chose his passion for painting above being a Beatle and left the group to devote himself to his art career; not long after, he died of a cerebral hemorrhage at the age of twenty-one. ALS signed “Your son (your young man) Stuart xxxx,” two pages both sides, 8.25 x 11.75, July 8. Letter to his mother, with Sutcliffe switching from blue to black ink during the process of writing, in full: “All’s well I hope. Have I forgotten to tell you that I’m here for a year, sorry. I know I’m thin but I hope to be fatter soon. Anyway could you please send me my blue suit and old grey shoes (for working in). Have a look through the pockets and take all little labels out and things. I got your letter today, and have written to Allan William telling him I want an exhibition in Sept. of my new pictures. I will be coming home then for a couple of weeks holiday. Hope you’re not too sad that you won’t be seeing us for so long time. But you have your compensation (I hope). I had a lovely letter from

my father about a week ago, and have since replied to his American Address. I’ll write to him again soon. Now I’m having a short break before starting painting again. I shall also find a job for a few weeks to strengthen funds etc. I’m glad our letters are so well received, I hope things are swinging at home (not too literally) the television good and all that…perhaps Joyce and Pauline will get around to writing 1 day. Thanks for the cutting. All is beautiful here as always, and I’m settling down comfortably. I’m still nervous and excited this is why I can’t settle to write properly to you. I hope you forgive me, but lots of love to all and more to you than the others.” Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Sutcliffe’s hand to “Mrs. M. C. Sutcliffe.” Envelope is also signed on the reverse by Sutcliffe’s girlfriend, Astrid Kirchherr,”Kiss from your Astrid.” In fine condition, with two horizontal folds, several small areas of brushing and ink smudges, not affecting legibility, and a few small creases. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Sutcliffe’s estate. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

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49. Stuart sutcliffe.

High quality 24 x 17 giclee print of an early portrait of the Beatles (Stuart Sutcliffe, John Lennon, George Harrison, Paul McCartney, and Pete Best) sitting around a table with a friend. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Sutcliffe’s estate. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

Oversized Sutcliffe study 50. Stuart sutcliffe.

Original unsigned artwork, done in dark artist’s pencil on an off-white 15 x 21 sheet, circa 1961. Entitled ‘Hamburg Series,’ Monotype number 6, the image depicts densely packed geometrical shapes and intersecting lines. In fine condition. A much larger example than usually seen. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Sutcliffe’s estate. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

Superb and extremely early oversized original Sutcliffe painting 51. Stuart sutcliffe. A fantastic original painting by Sutcliffe, entitled ‘Shipwreck,’ done in poster paint on paper, 14.75 x 11. The painting depicts a single man in a life boat looking back over his shoulders as a freighter is pushed against the rocks by white-capped waves. Signed on the reverse in blue ink, “Stuart Sutcliffe (Ship Wreck (rough) Sept. 1954.” In fine condition, with some small areas of surface loss to borders, as well as a few tack holes which could easily be matted out. Sutcliffe rarely signed his works, and while smaller versions of his sketches and rough studies are available from time to time, oversized signed works such as the one offered here are quite rare. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Sutcliffe’s estate. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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54. Ringo starr.

Pristine set of Millennium II Pro-Mark Ringo model drumsticks, one signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with some mild spreading of ink. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Desirable color sketch by the tragic aspiring artist 52. Stuart sutcliffe.

A talented fellow student of John Lennon’s at the Liverpool College of Art, Stuart Sutcliffe (1940–1962) played the bass (unremarkably, some note) in the first incarnation of the Beatles. Uncomfortable on stage, he soon left the group to devote himself to his art career; not long after, he died of a cerebral hemorrhage at the age of twenty-one. Original unsigned ink and wash sketch of a four-pronged figure, and a left hand (presumably Sutcliffe’s) reaching out, on an off-white 8 x 10.5 sheet from one of Sutcliffe’s art school sketchbooks, with the reverse bearing pencil sketches of a building’s facade and other architectural elements. In fine condition, with some scattered light soiling and ink marks. Sutcliffe’s sketchbooks were submitted as an application for admission to the Royal College of Art, and were the property of the Sutcliffe estate, sold at Bonhams in July 2003. Accompanied by a printed statement of provenance. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

53. Stuart sutcliffe. Color

limited edition 23 x 16 print entitled ‘Meet the Beatles,’ taken from an original sketch done by Sutcliffe, numbered #113/175, signed in the lower border in pencil by Pauline Sutcliffe, who is executor of the Stuart Sutcliffe estate and Stuart’s sister. The image shows the early Beatles in their ‘Skiffle’ days taken from Sutcliffe’s personal sketchbook. Sutcliffe’s historic letter introducing the band is superimposed over the bottom of the painting. In the letter from late March 1960, Sutcliffe who refers to himself as the manager of the band, writes, “This is a promising group of young musicians who play music for all tastes, preferably rock and roll.” Sutcliffe begins to refer to the band as the Quarrymen, then crosses it out and writes “The Beatals” - the first time the band ever called themselves by that name. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Sutcliffe’s estate. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

55. Ringo starr.

Striking color limited edition 21 x 17.25 lithograph, numbered #56/100, featuring a close-up of a bold face, signed in the bottom border in purple felt tip, “Ringo 05.” Rolled and in fine condition, with a Ringo Starr authentication label affixed to the bottom left corner. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

56. Ringo starr. Color limited edition

27 x 21 lithograph entitled ‘Hold Me, Love Me,’ numbered #51/150, signed in the bottom border in blue felt tip, “Love, Ringo.” Rolled and in fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Rare First-Ever Beatles Record Anywhere— 1962 pressing of ‘My Bonnie’ 57. Tony Sheridan. German Polydor 24-673 45 rpm single and sleeve for ‘My Bonnie’ b/w ‘The Saints’ by Tony Sheridan & The Beat Brothers. Disc is mint; sleeve exhibits some ring wear and scattered creasing. It was Polydor A&R man Bert Kaempfert’s visit to Hamburg’s Top Ten Club in Spring 1961, where Tony Sheridan and The Beatles were sharing the stage, which led to the first commercially released record on which The Beatles appeared. Originally released in August 1961 as Tony Sheridan and the Beat Brothers, ‘My Bonnie’ peaked at #5 on the German singles chart. This second pressing with its slow English introduction was released in April 1962, eight months after the first pressing with slow German introduction. This historic record is very hard to find in condition as good as this. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

58. Beatles.

A complete set of seven UK pressing Beatles Christmas records sent to members of their official fan-clubs in the United Kingdom and the United States. Matted and framed with their original sleeves, to an overall size of 30.5 x 42.25. In VG to Mint-condition. One such record was issued each year from 1963 to 1969 and an LP compilation of all seven in 1970. Conceived as a means to appease fan-club members whose letters, due to their sheer volume, were not always being answered in a timely manner, the records included the Beatles’ messages of thanks to ‘loyal Beatle people,’ along with skits, Christmas carols, and original compositions. None of the original recordings has ever been subject to general release though a version of ‘Christmas Time is Here Again,’ appeared in edited form on the 1967 record, and eventually gained an official release in 1995, as part of The Beatles Anthology project. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

Colorful sales ad for the animated 1966 TV series 59. Beatles.

Original color advertisement, featuring cartoon images of the Fab Four, three of them sporting handguns, 8 x 11, with text advertising sales during The Beatles television show, reaching ‘98% of all U. S. T. V. homes.’ Framed to an overall size of 10 x 13. In fine condition. An alarming image of the Beatles with firearms! RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

60. Beatles.

Scarce Japanese limited pressing of Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band ‘Original Mono Record,’ EAS70137, complete with red vinyl album, Japanese lyric sheet, and intact obi-strip. In mint condition. Difficult to find at all, especially in such condition. RRAuction COA..(MB $100)

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Third state butcher cover 61. Beatles.

The Beatles Yesterday and Today mono version ‘butcher’ cover album jacket, accompanied by photocopies of two recall letters from Capitol Records. This example, known as a ‘third state’ butcher cover, owing to the fact the commercially released ‘trunk’ cover has been expertly removed from the album jacket, revealing the original butcher cover underneath. In VG+ condition, with some scattered light spine and edge wear and mild ‘ring wear’ to back cover. The record is VG. One cannot deny the fact that the infamous album jacket cover, depicting The Beatles in butcher’s smocks draped with raw meat and decapitated, dismembered dolls, has achieved a notoriety not afforded any other record jacket art since the advent of recorded music. Little did The Beatles or photographer Robert Whitaker anticipate the controversy that would result from the planned release of Yesterday & Today in June 1966. Despite turned heads and raised eyebrows among some of the powers that be at the Capitol Records tower in Hollywood, the head of Capitol’s art department loved the photo, viewing it as ‘a departure from the usual four smiling heads.’ Capitol Records president Alan Livingston, however, expressed urgent concern, telling Beatles’ manager Brian Epstein that ‘we can’t put that out. Our dealers won’t take it and our sales managers won’t handle it.’ Advance copies dispatched to disc jockeys, and newspaper and magazine reviewers for their input garnered immediate and overwhelmingly negative responses. With 750,000 copies of the album pressed with ‘butcher’ album jackets, the cover which came to be referred to as the ‘trunk’ cover was affixed to the salvaged jackets that had already been shrink-wrapped for shipping; Capitol Records employees at 25 distribution centers were ordered to unseal and separate the albums from the covers. The unplanned trunk cover photograph session, also undertaken by Bob Whitaker several days prior to the butcher session in March ’66, was viewed by Whitaker during an interview with noted Beatles’ author Bruce Spizer as ‘spot on Surreal as I could get…as daft as I could get before I entered meat, dolls and false teeth.’ The Yesterday & Today albums bearing the butcher cover that were in circulation were recalled by Capitol Records via two letters from Capitol’s Press and Information Manager, Ron Tepper, who explained that the photograph was intended as ‘pop art satire’ which had been misinterpreted. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

63. John lennon. 62. Beatles.

Sealed 1970s US issue of Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band. Unopened, mint with no dents or marks. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

John Lennon Sings the Great Rock & Roll Hits album. Disc is mint, cover exhibits very light rubbing, some separation along the top edge, and a ding in the top right corner. Otherwise known as the Roots album, the unauthorized release of Lennon’s Rock & Roll album was sold on television before being withdrawn three days later in January 1975, hence the scarcity and desirability amongst collectors. Lennon rush-released Rock & Roll the next month. This is the rare first version of the album. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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64. Beatles.

Strip of 10 Apple garment labels, 2.75 x 32.25, that were originally sewn into many of the clothes that were sold through the Apple boutique on Baker Street, London, in the late 1960s. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

65. Beatles. Yellow Submarine bicycle seat by Permaco, mea-

suring 8.5 x 9. In very good condition, with separations and surface loss at top corners, light overall soiling, and scattered light rusting to metal parts underneath. One of the rarest of all Yellow Submarine licensed merchandise, the bicycle seats were installed on the ultra-rare Huffy girl’s bicycle in 1968. Incidentally, there were more than 25 different licensees of Yellow Submarine products. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

66. Beatles.

Three 1960s Apple stickers, one for Apple Films, another for Apple Records, and an Apple Corps. acetate label, ranging in size from 3.5 inches in diameter to 5 inches in diameter. In fine condition, with light toning around the edges of the Apple Films sticker. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

67. John lennon.

White heavy-duty vinyl 32 x 35 Bag One folio carrying case, embossed with ‘Bag One’ and Lennon’s facsimile signature on one side. The original Lee Nordness gallery catalog, which is signed and inscribed by Nordness. Also included is a press release about the lithos, as well as a price sheet of Bag One titles available for purchase. In fine condition, with scattered light wear, scuffs, and soiling. This case once held a series of 14 lithographs, the originals of which were given to Yoko Ono as a wedding gift to celebrate their marriage and subsequent honeymoon in Amsterdam. Limited to 300 sets, each numbered print was individually signed in pencil by Lennon. The exhibition of the photographs in New York and London caused quite a controversy due to the erotic nature of eight of the lithographs. In London, the lithographs on exhibition were confiscated by Scotland Yard on the charge that they were pornography rather than art. Lennon was later exonerated by the British courts, but many of the prints were mishandled and never returned. Over the years, as sets of the lithographs were broken up and sold individually, these folio bags would sporadically appear for sale.RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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68. Beatles.

Complete set of four original Beatles ‘Bobbin’ Head Dolls.’ Produced by Carmascots in 1964. Each measuring approximately 3 x 7.5, with Ringo Starr a bit smaller in status, measuring 2.5 x 7. In very good condition, with mild to moderate wear, including scattered rubbing, surface dings, small areas of chipping, and some mild cracking. John exhibits flaking to the base with repaired base extending to trouser hem, Paul exhibits chipping to his neck, George exhibits repairs and and cracks near trouser hem, and Ringo exhibits flaking and a repaired base crack. The original owner may have taken the manufacturer’s advice to achieve maximum motion of the ‘bobbin’ heads by placing them “on the rear window platform of autos—or on top of phonograph players—or close to fan, air conditioning or heating ducts”…a certain recipe for disaster. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

Extremely rare Bobb’n Head prototypes with original box 69. Beatles.

Unique and possibly one-of-a-kind set of the original prototypes for the Beatles ‘Bobb’n Head’ dolls complete with their original prototype box. These hand painted casts measure almost 8” tall, with Ringo a bit shorter, as he is seated at a drum. Each model is labeled in an unknown hand, “John,” “Paul,” “George,” and “Ringo,” much different than the lettering done on the final product, which bore the first and last names of each member. The paint seems to be a bit brighter than normally found, and Ringo’s drumsticks are made of softer copper wire. Handwritten on the bottom of each base is “©1964 Car Mascots Inc., Los Angeles, Calif.” The box measures 11 x 8.5, with all four of its cellophane windows intact. The inside lid has pencil lines notating where the windows should be exactly cut. The front of the cover is hand painted “The Beatles,” as well as the musical notes on all four edges. Bobbleheads are in fine overall condition. Box has some minor edge wear, one small edge tear to right edge of top, mild soiling, and a yellow marker spot to center panel, other wise fine condition. While it is unknown exactly how many prototype sets were made during the production process, research indicates that no other complete set has appeared at public auction. RRAuction COA.…(MB $500)

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70. Beatles.

Four ‘Bobbin’ Head Dolls’ in the original box, each measuring approximately 3 x 7.5, with Ringo Starr’s figure slightly shorter in status at 2.5 x 7. In fine condition, with some expected dings and chips to the figures; the original packaging is in very good condition, with wear from handling, creasing, tears, missing cellophane, and scattered pieces of reparative tape. Interesting to note that the instruction sheet (not included) recommended that for maximum motion of the ‘bobbin’ heads, the dolls should be placed “on the rear window platform of autos—or on top of phonograph players-or close to fan air, air conditioning or heating ducts.” One of the most popular of all licensed Beatles products produced in 1964 is the set of Bobbin’ Head Dolls produced by Carmascot. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

71. Beatles. Original 1960s

promotional poster from the British Safety Council featuring The Beatles. The poster measures 23 x 30.5 and features an image of the band wearing breathing masks, with “Follow The Fab Four” above the image and “Wear Your Safety Gear” below in orange. In good condition, with a five inch long tear to right edge, intersecting storage folds, numerous tack holes, creasing, smaller tears, small hole to lower right, and some surface loss to upper right. Folded. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

73. Beatles.

Three different Beatles bubble gum trading card wrappers, 6 x 5, from 1964: b/w series, color series, and A Hard Day’s Night. Expected folds and creases and some scattered light soiling, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

74. Beatles. Original 1964 Beatles calendar, 11.25 x 14.5, NEMS, Ltd. licensed item issued in February 1964 in the UK and with the first calendar page date March. Some light corner and edge creasing, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

72. Beatles.

Six Official Fan Club items: a 1964 fan club bulletin announces tickets are going fast for the American tour beginning on August 19, completion of A Hard Day’s Night, and that the fan club has the most ‘in’ Beatles stuff available anywhere, such as Beatle Button head-scarves and Beatle Dream Pillows, 8.5 x 14; four color glossy 7.75 x 10.75 close-ups of each member; color fold-out poster, 28 x 18, with a 1969 bulletin on the reverse entitled, ‘The Beatle Bulletin: Summer, 1969, The Magazine of the Official National Beatles Fan Club.’ Accompanied by fan club mailing envelope. In fine condition, with intersecting folds on the poster, and three horizontal folds on the bulletin. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

75. GEorge harrison. Two connected and unissued Harrisongs Ltd. Business checks, measuring 7.75 x 7.75. In very fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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76. John lennon. BMI Citation of Achievement award, 15 x 19 Perma Plaque, presented to Lennon and reading in full: “Citation of Achievement 1968 presented by Broadcast Music, Inc. to John Lennon in recognition of the great national popularity as measured by broadcast performances, attained by Hey Jude.” In fine condition. The blockbuster song is ranked by BMI as the eleventh most played song in history; it’s also The Beatles most successful and biggest-selling single. BMI, otherwise known as Broadcast Music, Inc, collects licensing fees from businesses that use music, which it then distributes to songwriters, composers, and music publishers. Like its competing organization, ASCAP, one of the primary vehicles by which those fees are gauged is radio and television airplay. Incidentally, BMI’s top songs are ‘You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling’ and ‘Yesterday,’ both of which were broadcast 8 million times in the 20th century. BMI Certificates of Achievement are, of course, highly collectible; when presented to the artist, that appeal and desirability is enhanced. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

77. John lennon.

Exhibit program for Lennon’s Bag One lithographs, held at Lee Nordness Galleries in New York from February 7–28, 1970, 8.5 x 11, 20 pages, containing reproductions of all 14 lithographs in the 300-set limited edition. In fine condition, with mild handling wear, small pencil notation to first page, and some light toning to edges of covers. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

78. Beatles.

Three 5.5 x 5.75, vintage and rarely seen 1960s heart-shaped cake toppers for gingerbread maker Pahna, with an image showing Ringo and George and a girl between them laughing with a heart above her head. Text loosely translates as ‘We Want To Be Friends Forever.’ In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

79. Beatles.

Sixty items: stack of 49 Beatles trading cards, second and third series, 2.5 x 3.5 and 3.5 x 2.5, each bearing a facsimile signature from the Beatle pictured; Passport for the Kingdom of Whisky A’GoGo, 2.5 x 3.75; original Beatles (U. S. A.) Ltd., program 12 x 12; Beatles birthday card, 4 x 9; four matte-finish 3.5 x 5.5 promotional head-shots of each Beatle; glossy postcard, 3.5 x 5.5, featuring Ringo Starr; Beatles Help! softcover book, 4.5 x 7; Official Beatles Fan oversized pin, 4 inches in diameter; and various vintage newspaper clippings, featuring stories about the Beatles. In very good condition, with expected wear to the trading cards, scattered creasing and wear to the program, light rubbing and a few trivial creases to the book, and uniform toning, creasing, and some tears to the newspaper clippings. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

80. Beatles.

Original handbill, 5.25 x 7.25, for a Beatles performance at the Liverpool Jazz Society, on Wednesday afternoon, March 15, 1961. In fine condition. This performance took place on a special afternoon session. The Beatles, Gerry and the Pacemakers and Rory Storm and the Wild Ones all performed. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

81. Beatles. Original Swed-

ish handbill, 6.25 x 11, advertising the Beatles 1963 Swedish concerts. In fine condition. The Beatles performed at four venues during the tour in October 1963: Karlstad on the 25th, Gothenburg on the 27th, Boras on the 28th, and Eskilstuna on the 29th. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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82. Beatles. Eleven pieces of original 1960s ephemera and

memorabilia: ticket to an advanced preview showing of Help! at the Colony Theatre, August 23 in White Plains, NY, 8.5 x 3.5, double-matted with a color photo to an overall size of 14 x 18; Beatles Fun Kit, 10.5 x 13.75, 50 pages; two vintage postcards, 5.5 x 3.5 and 5.75 x 8, one color; Beatles Birth Certificate booklet, still sealed, 7.75 x 6.75, encased in the original wrapper; circular 3.75 x 3.75 ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ wrist band (missing string) embossed with photo and ‘I’ve Got My Beatles Movie Ticket—Do You?’; ticket stub to a special showing of A Hard Day’s Night on August 13 at the New Royal Theatre, 9 x 4 and 7.5 x 4; ‘Meet the Beatles’ shirt tag, 4 x 6.5; and two pins, a 1 x 1 featuring McCartney’s face, and a 3.5 x 3.5, featuring ‘I Love The Beatles’ with a music bar underneath. In fine condition, with expected wear to the larger pin. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

83. Beatles.

Four items: a quartet of printed vintage line drawings, 12 x 12, one of each band member, accompanied by their original envelope; a still sealed set of Beatles Pin Up Screamers; and two sets of Capitol Records 8 x 10 printed band portraits. In fine overall condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

85. Beatles.

Four items: two color postcards featuring images of the Fab Four in their collarless suits, one 5.25 x 3.5, the other 9 x 6, both bearing pre-printed signatures; a Beatles writing pad, 6.25 x 8, still containing several sheets of unused lined paper; and a color 6.5 x 9 John Lennon Yellow Submarine postcard. In very good to fine condition, with creases, rubbing, and soiling to two photo postcards, and some light wear and staining to cover of writing pad. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

86. Beatles.

Eight items: Paul McCartney cardboard cut-out double-sided hanger, 10.5 x 16; The Beatles Yellow Submarine book of 20 pop-out art decorations, 9.5 x 15; The Beatles Yellow Submarine hardcover book, 4.5 x 7.5, 127 pages; a complete set of four pins, each featuring an animated Beatle from the Yellow Submarine; and a 1968 original pin of Ringo Starr from the Yellow Submarine, 1.5 inches in diameter. In very good to fine condition, with two pronounced horizontal creases to the hanger, one affecting the facial area, toning to the book pages, an ink notation to one of the back pages, and light wear and rubbing to the cover. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

84. Beatles. Sixteen pieces of sheet music and songbooks: original 45

rpm record and sheet music for ‘Yellow Submarine,’ matted and framed to an overall size of 21 x 18; original 45 rpm record and sheet music for ‘Paperback Writer,’ matted and framed to an overall size of 21 x 18; five individual sets of sheet music, ranging in size from 8.5 x 11 to 9 x 12, including ‘Hey Jude,’ ‘Money (That’s What I Want),’ ‘Can’t Buy Me Love,’ ‘Rocky Raccoon,’ and ‘Mary Had a Little Lamb’; and nine individual song books, ranging in size from 8.5 x 11 to 9 x 12. In very good condition, with scattered light to moderate wear, soiling, and creasing, mild areas of paper loss to the spines of a few of the songbooks, and a horizontal fold and ‘Court’s Furniture and Appliances’ stamp across the cover of the ‘Yellow Submarine ‘sheet music. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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87. George harrison. A single strand of

George Harrison’s hair. Brown strand measures approximately .75˝ long and is housed in a small plastic case. The strand came from a packet of hair originally from the collection of Freda Kelly,The Beatles Official Fan Club Secretary from 1963 until 1971. The Beatles were first photographed getting haircuts at Horne Brothers Barber Shop in Liverpool by Dezo Hoffman on March 25, 1963. Presumably, this hair was from Freda’s accumulation of Beatles hair gathered from the floor of Horne Brothers Barber Shop in Liverpool. In fine condition. Accompanied by a photocopy of her original letter on Fan Club stationery and an additional letter of provenance from Wayne Rogers of Retro/Active Music Memorabilia. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

88. Paul m cartney.

Three strands of Paul c McCartney’s hair. The brown strands, measuring approximately .75,˝ are housed in a small plastic case. The strands were removed from a British fan’s autograph book purchased in a London auction, circa 1990, and were originally acquired from Freda Kelly, the Beatles Official Fan Club Secretary, who would “literally brush up hair as he [Hoffman] was cutting it, put it in an envelope and send it to fans.” The Beatles were first photographed getting haircuts at Horne Brothers Barber Shop in Liverpool by Dezo Hoffman on March 25, 1963. In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Retro/Active Music Memorabilia. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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89. Beatles.

Original concert handbill from the Odeon Theatre, Southport, for a six-night stand headlined by The Beatles that commenced on August 26, 1963, 5.75 x 8.5. They were supported by Jerry & The Pacemakers, The Fourmost, Sons of the Piltdown Men, Billy Baxter, Gary & Lee, Tommy Wallis & Beryl, and Tommy Quickly. In very good condition, with a central horizontal fold, scattered light creasing, and a few edge tears, where the booking form has been cut off. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

90. Beatles. Complete set of five Beatles licorice records, 4

inch diameter, manufactured by the Clevedon Confectionary Company in Blackpool, England and in the original packaging. In very good condition, with uniform toning to the packaging, some tears to the cellophane housing the records, and a small crack to McCartney’s record. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

91. Beatles.

Twenty-two original glossy 8 x 10 black and white photographs from Yellow Submarine. Featuring whimsical scenes and characters from the animated film, there were two different sets of black and white photo stills distributed to theaters, these examples being from a set of thirty with designated number in the lower right corner. In fine condition, with some mild surface and corner creasing. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

92. Beatles. Original Beatles Bravo ‘Das Sind Die Beatles’ maga-

zine that was sold in venues around Germany during the Blitztournee tour, 7.25 x 9.5. Light creasing, wear and some tears to the edges of the cover, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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Paul and George attend the Liverpool Institute in 1954 93. Beatles. Liverpool Institute

High School Directory from 1954, 3 x 4.5, 56 pages. Two of the future Fab Four are listed in the directory, “Harrison, G.,” on page 41 and on page 45, “McCartney, J. P.” Directory lists each student’s form, house, date of birth, and year of entry into the Institute. In very good condition, with moderate creasing and handling wear, light toning to inside pages, and owner’s name written on front cover and inside. McCartney was one of only four of the 90 examinees who passed their 11-plus exam to gain admission to the Institute. In 1954, while taking the bus from his home in the suburb of Speke to the Institute, McCartney met George Harrison, who lived nearby. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

Yellow Submarine lunchbox 94. Beatles.

Yellow Submarine lunchbox, 8.5 x 7 x 4, by King-Seeley Thermos Company. All six sides depict scenes from the film. No thermos. In very good condition, with scattered surface marks, scratches, and dings, paint loss to edges, some scattered light pitting, mostly along top, and some paint loss and wear to inside. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

95. Beatles.

Thirty-five items: 30 vintage 1960s magazines, ranging in size from 6 x 8.5 to 10.5 x13.5, including four issues of The Beatles Monthly Book from 1963/64, Beatles’ Round The World, Teen Talk, eight issues of Life, three issues of Look, and others; and four books: A Cellarful of Noise, A Hard Day’s Night, Dear Beatles, and The Beatles Illustrated Lyrics; and one vintage comic book, My Little Margie, 7 x 10.25. Light wear to the magazines, and moderate wear, foxing and a few tears to the dustjacket of the Illustrated Lyrics book, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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96. Beatles.

A colorful psychedelic ticket used to admit people to the Magical Mystery Tour fancy dress party, which was held at the Royal Lancaster Hotel on December 21, 1967. Ticket measures 6.75 x 7.75 closed, and opens to a size of 26.75 x 7.75, with all the pertinent information on the right panel. Written on the last panel in an unknown hand is “Admit 1.” In fine condition, with a few edge scuffs and some light staining and toning to reverse blank side. RRAuction COA.…(MB $500)

Original mono master reel-to-reel tape of Revolver 97. Beatles.

Capitol Records mono master reel-to-reel tape of the Revolver album that was licensed to King Features Syndicate for use in The Beatles cartoon series. This rarity was transferred from a Capitol Records safety master onto SCOTCH brand 1/4” wide tape in mono at 15 i.p.s; a very interesting and unique collectible, especially to the many collectors with an affinity for memorabilia related to the animated Beatles cartoon series which ran on ABC-TV between 1965 and 1967 and as reruns through 1969. Housed in its original box, one edge of the box has a handwritten label atop a line of masking tape which reads, “Beatles (Songs) Reel # 11,” with a ‘Master Reel Control File’ sheet affixed to the top cover, dated August 19, 1966. At the top the tape is listed as “T-2576 ‘Revolver’ (Beatles),” listing all 11 tracks with a blue “X” next to ‘She Said, She Said,’ and ‘Tomorrow Never Knows.’ A smaller label affixed to sheet reads, “The recorded performances in the tapes in this reel are the property of Capitol Records, Inc. They may only be used for the limited purposes set forth in the letter of July 16, 1965 from F. M. Scott, III, Vice President of Capitol Records Inc. to King Features Syndicate.” RRAuction COA.…(MB $300)

98. Beatles.

Promotional news stand broadside, 11 x 14, circa 1964 from the Philadelphia Daily News, which asks, “The Beatles, Do You Love ’Em? Or Do You Hate ’Em?.” In fine condition, with a couple vertical creases to edges, light corner bumps, and some scattered soiling. RRAuction COA.…(MB $250)

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Exceedingly rare

‘Twist and Shout’ mother disc 99. Beatles. Nickel-plated metal

‘Mother’ Disc for the Tollie Records single, ‘Twist and Shout,’ with 63-3194 etched in the matrix trail-off, produced in 1964, the year of its original release in the US. Framed with a commemorative plaque and photo to an overall size of 18 x 24.5. In very good condition, with the expected wear from production use. These ‘mother’ discs, a key component of the record manufacturing process, survive in miniscule numbers, as after the disc was used to create the ‘stamper’ (the actual metal disc that was used to press or ‘stamp’ records), it was routinely recycled. A multitude of mothers and stampers are made and then discarded during the record-making process for each side of a record. Most of the few known survivors were presumably culled from record pressing plant reference files where an example of each title may have been kept. This copy originated from a former record company insider. An oddity to be sure, but these exceedingly rare discs are highly prized by many record collectors. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

101. Beatles.

Official Beatles black textured mesh ‘seamfree’ nylon stockings, 7 x 9, in the original package, made in the UK by Ballito in 1964. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

102. Beatles.

Original pair of black Beatle nylon stockings, size 10.5, by Vroom & Dreesman in their original package. NEMS licensed from 1964. In fine condition, with expected age wear to packaging. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

‘P.S. I Love You’ mother disc from 1964 100. Beatles.

Nickel-plated metal ‘mother’ disc for the Tollie Records single, ‘P. S. I Love You,’ with serial number 63-3189 etched in the matrix trail-off, produced in 1964, the year of its original release. Framed with an original 45 rpm record, a small photo of the band, and a commemorative plaque, to an overall size of 18.25 x 24.25. In fine condition, with the expected wear from production use, and some cracks to the glass. A key component of the record manufacturing process, survive in miniscule numbers, as after the mother disc was used to create the ‘stamper’ (the actual metal disc that was used to press or ‘stamp’ records), it was routinely recycled. A multitude of mothers and stampers are made and then discarded during the recordmaking process for each side of a record. Most of the few known surviving discs were presumably culled from record pressing plant reference files where an example of each title may have been kept. This copy originated from a former record company insider. An oddity to be sure, but these exceedingly rare discs are highly prized by many record collectors. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

103. Beatles. Official parking pass for the Beatles at John F. Kennedy Stadium on August 16, 1966, No. 814. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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104. George harrison.

Embroidered 2.5 x 2 Dark Horse Records label patch given to Spike Milligan, co-creator and star of BBC-TV’s The Goon Show during the 1950s, and a longtime friend of George Harrison, who, along with the other Beatles, were great fans of his show. Milligan was in attendance at the party Harrison hosted in Los Angeles celebrating the launch of his Dark Horse Records label in 1974. The patches were never distributed commercially, but only as promotional items, and are very scarce. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

A rare poster of the first order from the 1964 Forest Hills Festival, where Joan Baez would introduce Bob Dylan 105. Beatles. Multi-Act 14 x 22 cardboard poster for the 1964

Forest Hills Music Festival, with the Beatles appearing on August 28 and 29, printed by Murray Posters of NYC. A few light scuffs, some light corner tip creasing and edge dings and some water spotting to the upper left corner. Professional washing by a paper conservator has softened signs of typical age toning. It was always assumed a poster advertising the 1964 Forest Hills Music Festival was produced, since examples from 1962–63 and 1965–1968 have occasionally appeared in the marketplace, but not until this example finally surfaced in 2008 was the assumption confirmed. Until now, the only known poster dating from the ’64 summer tour of North America is one announcing the group’s September 2nd appearance at Philadelphia’s Convention Hall—a poster void of ticket outlet and price information. While interest among both Beatles and serious concert poster collectors will, undoubtedly, be intense, this recently unearthed cardboard rarity will garner additional interest from Bob Dylan collectors as well, since he appeared with Joan Baez during her August 8 appearance. The Beatles’ return to New York City, where they made their historic Ed Sullivan Show appearances the previous February, was a rousing triumph as they played a pair of sold-out concerts at the 16,000 seat Forest Hills Tennis Stadium on August 28th and 29th. The festival routinely presented a wide-ranging array of artists and ’64 was no exception with the likes of Barbra Streisand (who was appearing on Broadway in Funny Girl at the time), Count Basie, Woody Allen, Johnny Mathis, Trini Lopez, Harry Belafonte, Miriam Makeba, and Peter Nero all taking bows. A unique rarity of the first order! RRAuction COA.…(MB $1000)

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Poster commemorating The Beatles October 13, 1963, appearance on Sunday Night at the London Palladium, 24.5 x 36.5. Affixed to a slightly larger, linen-backed mount, to an overall size of 25.5 x 38.5. In fine condition. Seen by 15 million viewers throughout Great Britain, it was only hours later that the term ‘Beatlemania!’ was coined by a Fleet Street journalist. This early 1964 example is the first printing of the poster; subsequent printings in the 1960s and beyond were done in smaller sizes with ‘Beatles’ printed in black rather than red. One of the most reprinted and bootlegged posters in history! RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

107. Beatles.

Color 17 x 7 mid 1960s poster featuring head shots of each individual Beatle eating an apple. The writing along the top reads “Look Who’s Joined The Apple Club Now!” and written along the bottom, “End A Meal With An Apple It’s Nature’s Toothbrush.” In very good condition, with a central vertical fold, scattered light creasing and wrinkling, missing top left corner tip, and some trivial surface loss to reverse from mounting remnants. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

108. Beatles.

Color 19.75 x 29.5 Daily Mirror newspaper billboard poster announcing “The Beatles Go West.” In very good condition, with moderate intersecting storage folds and some scattered light creases. Folded. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

110 109. Beatles.

Original Let It Be one-sheet movie poster, 27 x 38. Affixed to a slightly larger linen-back mount, to an overall size of 27 x 39.25. In very good condition, with intersecting folds, scattered light creasing and soiling, and remnants of reparative tape. The 1970 documentary Let It Be captures The Beatles warts and all, rehearsing and recording in January 1969, culminating in the famous rooftop concert held atop the group’s Saville Row offices in central London. It was at the conclusion of that concert, their final public performance, that John Lennon quipped the famous line, ‘I’d like to say thank you on behalf of the group and ourselves, and I hope we passed the audition.’ RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

110. Beatles.

Color 33 x 23.25 poster entitled “Beatles German Blitztournee.” In good condition, with a repairable 3.5” tear to left edge, some other small edge tears, a central vertical fold, tack holes to each corner, scattered toning and creasing, and a few vertical ink marks to lower left. The Beatles played six concerts in a span of five days during their brief tour of Germany. They appeared in Munich, Essen and Hamburg performing two shows each day. This was The Beatles first trip to Hamburg since December 1962, where they had previously honed their craft on the club stages of the cities ‘Reeperbahn’ district beginning in 1960. Among the backstage guests were Astrid Kirscherr (the late Stuart Sutcliffe’s girlfriend) and bandleader/ record producer Bert Kaempfert, (the first to record the group in 1961.) Germany’s highly regarded entertainment magazine Bravo sponsored the tour. Rolled. RRAuction COA.…(MB $300)

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111. Beatles.

Huge 39 x 54 Italian poster for the newsreel film, Arrivano Beatles [The Coming of the Beatles]. Linen-backed to a slightly larger size than the poster, it exhibits a small amount of restoration along the fold lines. Rolled and in very good condition, with aforementioned backing, previous intersecting folds, a few scattered repaired marks and dings, and some mild toning. This extreme rarity is the Italian poster version of The Beatles Come to Town, an eight-minute color newsreel that captured the hysteria surrounding the Beatlemania craze that was sweeping Great Britain in 1963. Three songs from a November 20, 1963, concert in Manchester were excerpted, with typical pun-filled commentary from The Pathe News narrator. At the time, Pathe furnished certain theaters throughout the country with relevant news of the day in advance of previews and the feature film. The film was first seen in theatres on December 22, and when Beatlemania swept the world in 1964, Pathe licensed the film for distribution. United Artists assumed distribution rights, presumably to capitalize on the upcoming release of A Hard Day’s Night in the summer of 1964. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

114. Beatles.

Unique collated press kit from the 1963 release of the Beatles single, ‘From Me To You,’ 8.5 x 11, featuring a picture of the band and a printed quote from Brian Matthew: “Visually and musically the most exciting and accomplished group to emerge since The Shadows.” The kit consists of a newspaper cuttings collage, a special pre-release quote from Matthew, a Parlophone review of the single, a schedule of upcoming appearances, and details of the Please Please Me album. In fine condition, with light toning and some rust marks around the staple in the top left corner. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

115. Beatles.

Original press pass for the Beatles concert at Ernst-Merck Halle, Hamburg on June 26, 1966, numbered 00340, 4 x 5.75. In fine condition, with two punch holes along the left edge. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

112. Beatles.

Iconic set of psychedelic posters, 19 x 27, each affixed to a slightly larger, linen-backed mounts. In fine condition. These posters were taken from Richard Avedon’s 1967 series of landmark photographs and were published in LOOK Magazine in the US, the Daily Express Newspaper in the UK, and STERN Magazine in Europe, as shown here. They were sold by mail-order and in retail outlets at the time. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

113. Beatles.

Original 1964 United Artists press book for A Hard Day’s Night, 13.25 x 18, 12 pages. A central horizontal fold and scattered light creasing, otherwise fine condition. A highlight of this press book is the illustrations depicting the many varieties of promotional posters and banners available to theater owners at the time, some of which have yet to surface in the collector’s community. Camera-ready ad copy and Beatles press articles, ready for publication in newspapers and magazines abound in this scarcity. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

116. Beatles.

Extremely rare original program for The Beatles Show, 8 x 10.25, 12 pages, for the June 16 and 21, 1963 shows at the Romford Odeon and Guilford Odeon. In fine, clean condition. The Romford concert was part of the Mersey Beat Showcase series. The date also coincided with a remarkable achievement, as three acts on the bill occupied the top three slots on the pop British Pop singles chart; The Beatles, Billy J Kramer, and the Dakotas and Gerry and the Pacemakers, who, incidentally, were all Liverpool-based and managed by Brian Epstein. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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120. Beatles.

117. Beatles. Program for

Program for the Beatles Kerridge Odeon concerts in New Zealand, held on June 22–27, 1964, 7 x 9.5, 32 pages. Substantial program features biographies, photos and ads relating to The Beatles. In very good condition, with creasing to covers and expected handling wear. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

the Beatles shows at the Margate Winter Gadens from July 8–13, 1963, 5.75 x 9, four pages, with the Beatles on the front cover. In very good condition, with central horizontal and vertical fold, scattered creasing, and soiling and staining to back cover. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

118. Beatles.

Original program from the NME Pollwinners Concert held in Wembley, Empire Pool, on April 26, 1964. Program measures 9 x 5.5 and features images and biographies of all the performers. Central horizontal and vertical folds, scattered creasing, toning and soiling to covers, as well as a couple small cover tears, otherwise very good condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

121. Beatles.

Night Of A Hundred Stars program, 11 x 9, 72 pages, held at the London Palladium on July 23, 1964. Cover features artwork by John Lennon and retains its blue tassel. In very good condition, with ink notations to front cover and a collector’s attempt at celebrity signatures inside, and scattered creasing and soiling. RRAuction COA.… (MB $200)

119. Beatles.

Very rare original ‘mop tops’ program for the Beatles concerts at the A.B.C. Cinema in Edinburgh and the Odeon Cinema in Glasgow, Scotland on April 29 and 30, 1964, 8 x 10.5, with the band’s ‘Mop Tops’ on the cover. In very good condition, with moderate creasing and light soiling to covers, with scattered creases to inside pages. These programs were utilized for only two nights when The Beatles appeared in Edinburgh and Glasgow on April 29 and 30, respectively. The ‘Mop Top’ cover was actually added to the generic The Beatles Show programs that were employed during 1963, and is revealed when you turn the first page. The pair of shows came three days after the group appeared at the NME Poll Winners Concert. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

122. Beatles. Program from the Beatles performance at the Blackpool Opera House, 8.5 x 11, two pages, held on July 26, 1964. Partial separation and old tape to spine, scattered creasing and soiling to covers, a few trivial edge tears, and the band’s set list written inside by the program’s original owner, otherwise very good condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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123. Beatles.

Program from The Beatles concert at the Futurist Theatre in Scarborough, on August 9, 1964, 7.75 x 10.25, eight pages. Central horizontal and vertical folds, creasing and soiling to covers, and a few small holes and dings to back cover, otherwise very good condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

126. Beatles.

124. Beatles.

Program from The Beatles concert at the International Amphitheatre in Chicago, Illinois on September 5, 1964. The four page program measures 6.25 x 9.25, has head shots of all four members on the first page, with Lennon’s and Harrison’s names switched under their images. In very good condition, with creasing to covers and inside pages and mild handling wear. While a generic program was sold during the 24-city ‘64 tour, only Chicago, Milwaukee, Indianapolis, Forest Hills, and New York City’s Paramount benefit had custom programs prepared. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

125. Beatles.

Original program for the 1965–66 Annual Poll-Winners All-Stars Concert at Empire Pool Wembley on May 1, 1966, 20 pages, 5.5 x 8.75. In very good condition, with a central horizontal fold, scattered creasing, toning and rubbing, and a few small tears along the edges. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

Original program for the 1964–65 Annual PollWinners All-Stars Concert at Empire Pool Wembley on April 11, 1965, 20 pages, 5.5 x 8.75. In very good condition, with a central horizontal fold, and scattered creasing, toning and rubbing. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

127. Beatles.

Original red UK program for a Beatles residency show at the Southport Odeon, August 26–31, 1963, 8 x 10.5. Program was produced specifically for these show. In very good condition, with scattered moderate creasing, with a pair of central vertical creases, scattered toning, and ink notations in another hand to the central pages, documenting what looks to be a set list. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

128. Beatles.

Original color program for the Royal World Premiere of Help! at the London Pavilion on July 29, 1965, 8.5 x 11. Program pages are in fine condition, with the cover in very good condition, with a few trivial creases, surface rubbing, soiling, and scattered foxing. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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132. Beatles.

129. Beatles.

Salesman’s sample Beatles calendar, 11.5 x 18, featuring an image of the Beatles and a June 1966 calendar affixed to bottom. Punch hole to top edge, noticeable creasing, and some scattered light toning and foxing, otherwise very good condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

Origin al Ge rman Bravo Beatles Blitztournee program, 8.5 x 11, 10 pages. In very good condition, with scattered creasing to covers and inside pages, toning and light soiling to front cover, and expected handling wear. RRAuction COA.… (MB $200)

130. J o h n lennon. Original

program for Yoko Ono, and guest artist John Lennon’s, art show entitled ‘This Is Not Here,’ at the Everson Museum of Art, Syracuse, NY, 16.5 x 21.75. Taking the form of a mock newspaper, the program contains many pages of articles and photos circling around Ono and her art. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

133. Beatles.

Collection of six vintage scrapbooks, various sizes, full of clipped newspaper and magazine articles, photos, record charts, and advertisements, mostly from the 1960s, documenting the Beatle’s activities, appearances, news stories, and gossip. One scrapbook features notations in a young female admirer’s hand commenting on articles and defending the band against bad press. In very good condition, with expected wear and toning. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

131. Beatles.

Two Yellow Submarine jigsaw puzzles, Blue Meanies Attack and Sgt. Pepper Band, with completed puzzles measuring 19 x 19. Both come in their original 12.5 x 12.25 boxes. In very good condition, with corner and edge separations to boxes, as well as some paper loss to edges, mostly to the Sgt. Pepper box, small area of adhesive remnant to cover of Meanie box, and some creases to both boxes. A total of fourteen different Yellow Submarine puzzles were produced in three different sizes in 1968. These examples are the largest with 650 pieces. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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Rare five-foot high Abbey Road in-store display, one of only a half-dozen known to have survived 134. Beatles.

Original color three-part 1969 Beatles Abbey Road in-store promotional floor display, standing almost five feet high. In very good condition, with horizontal creasing to each figure, some other small creases to background, and expected light overall age wear. The most impressive and imposing of the various Abbey Road promotional items is this cardboard record store floor display that held up to two dozen copies of the Apple Records album. The oversized 22 x 22 die-cut album is affixed to a cardboard pole from behind that fits into the back of the record bin. Exceedingly rare, no more than a half-dozen of these displays are known to have survived the 42 years since its original release on October 1, 1969. The Beatles final studio masterpiece was ranked #14 on the Rolling Stone Magazine list of the ‘500 Greatest Albums of All-Time’ and, in 2009, voted by readers as The Beatles’ finest album. The fragility of this promotional display, as is the case with other similar, over-sized and multi-part displays of the era, were usually discarded by record outlets because of their size. The few that survived were usually the result of being rescued by fans. Finding them today, especially in good condition is quite uncommon. RRAuction COA.…(MB $1000)

One of the finest surviving working HELP! motorized

displays, complete with its original shipping box 135. Beatles.

Very rare 1965 Beatles HELP! in-store promotional motorized motion display with its original shipping box. The working display measures 17.25 x 17.25 x 17.25. In fine condition, with a bit of light rubbing to top and sides, some small edge tears and toning to the LP slicks affixed to the front and back sides. The original shipping box is in very good condition. The Beatles’ second full-length feature motion picture Help! premiered in the USA on August 11, 1965. The soundtrack album, released two days after the film’s premiere, quickly went to #1 on the Billboard Album chart, a position it held for nine weeks on the way to eventually selling three million copies. Capitol Records definitely went the extra mile in its promotion of ‘Help!’ by distributing a motion display complete with a rudimentary electric motor to select record outlets. Patterned after a Jack-in-the-box, the motor activates the lid, revealing four Beatles’ hands reaching out and then retracting. Attached to each hand is a wrist band with a different letter spelling out H-E-L-P. The sacrificial ring central to the film’s plot is attached to Ringo’s hand. The front of the display has an original Capitol Records Help! album cover slick attached, while the back side has the back cover slick attached. In the fully-opened position, the display is 32” tall. The display, in superb working condition, comes with the original Capitol Records shipping box. A reproduction of the instruction sheet is included as well. The fragility of this promotional display, as is the case with other similar, oversized and multi-part displays of the era, were usually discarded by record outlets because of their size. The few that survived were usually the result of being ‘rescued’ by fans. Finding them today, intact and in working condition is quite uncommon. This is the finest of the few surviving examples we’ve seen! RRAuction COA.…(MB $1000)

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Rare fully-functional Yellow Submarine in-store motorized display 136. Beatles.

Original Beatles Yellow Submarine in-store promotional motorized display. The psychedelic colored display measures approximately 4.5 feet tall and is in very good condition, with expected age wear, some light wear to edges, toning and light soiling to lighter panels, corner bumps, and a few trivial holes to stand. Quite an eye-catching, and, of course, very rare item, this motorized display promotes The Beatles’ January 1969 album release of the soundtrack to their animated feature film, Yellow Submarine. Powered by a battery-operated motor, the Capitol/Apple Records cardboard

display features The Beatles in black light enabled printing. The submarine at the top rotates, thereby attracting customers to select a copy of the album from the bin that holds a generous supply of albums. A sturdy cardboard pole extends from the rotating yellow submarine into the cardboard base. The fragility of this promotional display, as is the case with other similar oversized and multi-part displays of the era, were usually discarded by record outlets because of their size. The few that survived were generally the result of being rescued by fans. Finding them today, intact and in working condition is quite uncommon. RRAuction COA.…(MB $1000)

137. Beatles.

Two original Beatles Remco dolls, John Lennon and Ringo Starr. Issued in 1964, the 5˝ dolls have black plastic bodies, rooted hair, and each comes with their instrument. Both dolls come in their original boxes. Dolls rate in overall fine condition. Boxes rate good to very good, with torn plastic windows, scattered edge and surface wear, creasing to corners, and a pen notation to the top of one box. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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138. Beatles.

Complete set of four Remco dolls. Each measuring approximately 2.5 x 4.5. In fine condition. The Fab Four are all smiles with shimmering Beatle cuts as portrayed by the folks at Remco in these licensed dolls from 1964. With instruments intacts, the Remco dolls are among the most popular of Beatles collectibles from the 1960s. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

139. Beatles.

Three Remco dolls measuring 5” high, with rooted hair and black suits, including Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr, with instruments. One of the most popular of all licensed Beatles items produced in 1964, the Remco dolls were produced with soft and hard bodies. These examples are of the hard body style. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

140. Beatles. Set of four Beatles Remco dolls. Plastic bodied dolls measure 5˝ high, with rooted hair and each retains his original instru-

ment. In fine condition, with some light age wear, as well as scattered loss to gold trim on names and instruments. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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144. Beatles.

141. Beatles.

Two original pencil production sketches from Yellow Submarine on individual 16 x 12.5 sheets of animation pad paper. One depicts Ringo emerging from behind a wall, the other shows a walking teacup. In fine condition, with a few mild creases, some light staining to Ringo’s sheet (far away from image), and expected pencil notations. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

142. Beatles.

Three items: full sheet of 48 stamps, 9.5 x 8.25, each featuring an individual Beatle; and two complete sets of 1964 ‘Yeah! Yeah! Yeah!’ original Beatle stamps, 4 x 7.25, each containing a book of 100 stamps featuring artist’s renditions of the Fab Four. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Scarce original Yellow Submarine stationery in its original box ranging in size from 6 x 4.5 to 8 x 11. The licensed merchandise produced by Paper Moon in 1968, includes 12 large and 7 small envelopes, 12 large and 7 small sheets of stationery, original pen, reusable plastic storage pouch in original stationery box. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

145. Beatles.

Sealed box of Ringo Starr Yellow Submarine stationery, Box contains both 8.5 x 10.5 sheets of stationery and matching envelopes. In fine condition, with some small holes and tears to plastic wrapping and a small tear to one edge of box. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

143. Beatles.

Vintage 1966 mod boutique slacks. Black velvet pants with burgundy trim and highlighted pockets with label inside of waistband reading “The Beatles by Ninth Street East, Ltd. Los Angeles 1966.” In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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146. George harrison. Beatles

Film Productions Limited stock certificate, 9.25 x 8, dated March 2, 1964, issued to Harrison stating he is ‘the registered holder of twenty-five fully paid shares of One Pound each.’ The document bears a red Beatles Film Production Limited seal to lower right. In fine condition, with some light toning and soiling to borders, as well as a rusty paperclip impression. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

147. Ringo starr.

Beatles Film Productions Limited stock certificate, 9.25 x 8, dated March 2, 1964, issued to ‘Richard Starkey’ stating he is ‘the registered holder of twenty-five fully paid shares of One Pound each.’ The document bears a red Beatles Film Production Limited seal to lower right. In fine condition, with some light toning and soiling to borders, as well as a rusty paperclip impression. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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Unused ticket from their final tour stop in Chicago 148. Beatles.

Full, unused ticket for the Beatles’ August 12, 1966, concert at the International Amphitheatre in Chicago, 3.75 x 1.25. In fine condition, with glue remnants on the back most likely from prior placement in a scrapbook. The Beatles played to near-capacity crowds of 13,000 at each of the two August 12 appearances at the International Amphitheatre—the inaugural concerts of their last-ever concert tour. The 14-city tour concluded in San Francisco’s Candlestick Park on August 29. Upon their arrival from London a day prior, John Lennon faced the American media for the first time since his misinterpreted utterances about the band’s popularity eclipsing that of Christianity were printed in a UK newspaper a few months earlier. The furor eventually subsided despite isolated Beatles ‘record bonfires’ and a few death threats. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

150. Beatles.

149. Beatles.

Original unused ticket, 4.5 x 3.5, from the first performance of “The Fabulous Beatles and All Star Show,” 7 pm performance at Public Hall, Preston, on September 13, 1963. In very good condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

Original ticket from the filming of the Beatles TV special Around The Beatles, 4.25 x 3.25, which took place on April 28, 1964, in Studio 5 of the Wembley Television Studios. At the bottom, ticket states, “For Teenagers between 15 and 18 years. No admission without birth certificate. We regret there will be no autograph signing so please do not ask.” In good to very good condition, with moderate creasing, perforations to left edge, and some scattered light toning and soiling. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

151. Beatles. Let It Be UK premiere ticket, 5.5 x 4.5. In very good condition, with scattered creasing, a tear to the bottom edge, and scattered soiling on the reverse. The film had simultaneous premieres in London and Liverpool, the London opening held at the Pavilion, Piccadilly Circus on May 20, 1970. While the documentary, directed by Michael Lindsay-Hogg, follows The Beatles as they rehearse and record songs for the album in January 1969, the highlight is the impromptu, unannounced rooftop concert atop their Saville Row headquarters. The film was originally planned as a television special which would accompany a concert broadcast; when plans for a broadcast were dropped, the project became a feature film. Although the film, which won an Oscar for Original Song Score, does not dwell on the dissension within the group at the time, it provides some glimpses into the dynamics that would lead to The Beatles’ break-up. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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153 152. Beatles.

Original orange ticket stub, 4 x 3, from the July 28, 1964 Beatles concert at Johanneshovs Isstadion, Sweden. In very good condition, with Beatles name and concert date underlined, and some creasing and wrinkling. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

153. Beatles.

Original unused orange ticket from the Beatles performance at King’s Hall, Balmoral, 6.25 x 3.75, held on November 2, 1964, a date originally set aside as a rare day off. The dates would also prove to be their last in Northern Ireland. In very good condition, with some light creases and wrinkles, and a partial separation along perforation. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

154. Beatles.

Used yellow and white ticket stub from the Beatles August 17, 1966, concert at the Maple Leaf Garden in Toronto, Canada. Stub measures 1.5 x 2 and features images of John and Ringo. In very good condition, with uniform light toning and torn bottom edge. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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156 155. Beatles. Full, unused ticket from Suffolk Downs, Boston, MA on August 18, 1966, 4 x 1.5. Matted and framed with a color photo and commemorative plaque to an overall size of 11 x 13.5. In fine condition. During their final concert tour, The Beatles played to 25,000 fans at Suffolk Downs, marking their one concert appearance at such a venue. Co-promoter Gerald Roberts failed to mention The Beatles would be taking up residence when he persuaded the track’s owner, baseball executive Bill Veeck, to rent the facility for a paltry $1000. Roberts remembered that “after a barrage of choice expletives he screamed ‘you never told me it was The Beatles’ Roberts replied, ‘Bill, you never asked.’ The volatile Veeck, after a brief pause, responded, ‘You…you conned a con man.’ This full, unused ticket originated from Roberts himself, who discovered a stash of unsold tickets in the late 1970s, and comes with copy of a Gerald Roberts LOA. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

156. Beatles.

Spectacular original unused ticket from the Beatles last ever concert at Candlestick Park, San Francisco, held on August 29, 1966. Ticket measures 5.5 x 2.5 with red writing and head shots of each Beatle. In fine, clean condition. This was the Beatles’ last concert tour appearance ever, a 33-minute performance front of 25,000 fans. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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160. Beatles. 157. Beatles. Full, unused

ticket for The Beatles concert at John F. Kennedy Stadium, Philadelphia, August 16, 1966; the back of the ticket lists upcoming concerts in Philadelphia and Atlantic City. In very good condition, with light creasing, scattered toning, and light soiling along the hinges. Seen by 21,000 fans a mere two weeks before the group played their final concert, this show was marred by a barrage of lightning throughout, but fans were spared as the rain held off until ten minutes after the concert’s conclusion. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

Original ticket for the B e a t l e s a t S u ff o l k Downs, Boston, Massachusetts on August 18, 1966, 4 x 1.5, Grandstand Terrace. Ticket encapsulated in a hard plastic protective cover. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

161. Beatles. Original white and yellow ticket stub from the 158. Beatles.

Stellar collection of seven unused tickets from the Beatles concert at Suffolk Downs, Massachusetts on August 18, 1966, each a different color and measuring 4 x 1.5. Tickets are affixed to a 7 x 15.25 black cardstock mount. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

Beatles performance at the NME Poll Winners Concert at Wembley Sports Arena on May 1, 1966. Scattered creasing, toning, and soiling, a small tear to the bottom edge, and a small area of paper loss to the bottom left corner, otherwise very good condition. Unbeknownst to the 10,000 in attendance, this would be the last time The Beatles would appear in concert in their homeland. The band only appeared at the afternoon performance with a five-song set that ended with Paul’s rave-up, ‘I’m Down.’ RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

162. Beatles.

159. Beatles.

Unused ticket to the Beatles last concert on August 29, 1966 at Candlestick Park, San Francisco, 5.75 x 2.5. Encapsulated in a hard plastic protective cover. In fine condition, with light soiling. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

Green and red 3.75 x 2.5 pair of concert ticket stubs for their August 30, 1964 performance in Atlantic City, New Jersey. In fine condition, with light wear and toning to both, adhesive remnants to the green stub, and an adhesive remnant to the reverse of the red stub. Just over 18,000 fans packed the Atlantic City Convention Center to see and sometimes hear The Beatles. As disc jockey Larry Kane recounted, ‘It was ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ in more ways than one...traveling through secret passages and surrounded by enough security for a President...a concert surrounded by chaos and high drama. There was a decoy limo, a cascade of young women trying to crash the metal doors down in the big hall, and exotic working women mixing with ordinary fans in the crowd of people who penetrated hotel security.’ RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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400 Topps trading cards, including complete

sets of the first series and A Hard Day’s Night 163. Beatles.

Approximately 400 Beatles trading cards from various sets. Included are a complete 60 card set of the first series of Beatles cards (each with a tack hole to top edge); a complete 55 card set of the A Hard Day’s Night series; 52 of 60 cards from the Beatles Diary set; and 53 of 64 cards from another set. Also included are about 150 duplicates. In very good to fine overall condition, with tack holes to edges of some of the cards. A huge selection of cards! RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

164. Beatles.

Original identification card issued to William F. Hanley, Jr., 4 x 2.5, for the Beatles 1966 US tour. Card is signed by Hanley and also bears an authorization signature of a NEMS employee. In good condition, with expected heavy to moderate creasing and wrinkling, as well as some toning and soiling. Hanley was the founder of Hanley Sound, who revolutionized concert amplification systems during the 1960s. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

166.Beatles.

Four American 12 x 12 concert tour programs: three USA Ltd. programs for the summer tour of 1964, one still in original packaging; and one USA Ltd. program from 1966. In fine to very good condition, with scattered surface creasing, marks, and wear. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

167. Beatles.

165. Beatles.

Two original 13 x 13 Beatles Worcester Ware metal serving trays produced in 1964. In fine condition, with some scattered light surface marks and dings and toning to labels. Another favorite among collectors of original Beatles memorabilia, the trays are emblazoned with classic Dezo Hoffman, color-tinted photos and facsimile autographs. Bottom of tray reads “Made in Great Britain,” with reverse of each bearing a Worcester Ware label. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

Original program for Another Beatles Christmas Show, 8.5 x 10.75, presented at the Hammersmith Odeon, London from December 24, 1964, to January 16, 1965. In fine condition, with scattered light creases to covers as well as a bit of mild toning and soiling. The 1965 edition pretty much kept to the formula that was wildly successful during the previous year’s show at Finsbury Park with bits of pantomime, comedy, and thousands of screaming fans for many of the groups on the bill. Among the acts to share the stage for the twice-nightly shows were the Jeff Beck edition of The Yardbirds, Freddie & The Dreamers, Elkie Brooks, and the seemingly ever-present Sounds Incorporated. The show ran for 20 nights with only two days off. This was to be the last series of Christmas shows as the group’s focus turned more towards the studio. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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A true Rock and Roll rarity! The original, instantly-identifiable Madame Tussauds wax bust of Diana Dors, pictured on Sgt. Pepper, one of the greatest album covers of all time 168. sgt. peppers: diana dors.

Original Diana Dors waxwork bust as seen on the cover of The Beatles’ landmark album, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. Made by Madame Tussauds in London, the bust measures 24.5 inches high and weighs 16 pounds. The base and arms were removed for exhibit some years ago. In fine condition, with expected age wear, and make-up slightly retouched. Bust comes with a 12 x 12 x 12 display stand, with a total combined weight of 31 pounds. The bust was originally sold in a 2005 Cooper Owen auction in London, along with wax busts of John Lennon, Ringo Starr, and George Harrison used for the cover shoot. Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band was a worldwide critical and commercial success immediately upon release on June 1, 1967, spending a total of 27 weeks at the top of the UK album chart and 15 weeks at #1 on the US Billboard magazine album chart. A defining album in the emerging psychedelic rock style, the album won four Grammy awards in 1968. In 1994, it was ranked #1 in the book All Time Top 1000 Albums. In 2003, the album was placed at number one on Rolling Stone magazine’s list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time, and is one of the world’s best-selling albums, having shipped 32 million copies. The voluptuous figure of actress Diana Dors is certainly one of the most prominent figures on the cover and this waxwork was one of the few used that was chosen by the Beatles and the album cover’s designer, Peter Blake. The stunning, life-size figure was borrowed from Madame Tussauds for the album cover shoot at Michael Cooper’s studio on March 30, 1967. Dors’ distinctive face and blonde locks, in a gold dress and white gloves, appeared amongst 73 other historical figures from around the world, including Oscar Wilde, James Dean, Karl Marx, Bob Dylan, Shirley Temple, and Marlon Brando, to name but a few. Most importantly, Dors is featured more prominently than the woman she was often compared with, Marilyn Monroe, whose head appears in the center, second row. The unlikely attention it attracted launched Dors’ return to recognition as an actress. This is truly a one-of-a-kind piece of Rock and Roll history. RRAuction COA.…(MB $1000)

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Series of six different wall hang-ups, 15 x 18, featuring characters from the acclaimed animated film, The Yellow Submarine: The Beatles, The Lord Mayor, The Yellow Submarine, The Boob, The Blue Meanie, and the Flying Glove, all sealed in their original packaging. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

170. Beatles.

Extremely rare cloth tapestry, 25 x 17.25, depicting the Beatles. Made in The Netherlands and produced in three colors (green, blue and maroon suits). In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

172. Beatles.

Beatles wristwatch manufactured in the UK by Bradley in 1964 with individual images of John, Paul, George, and Ringo on the face. The only licensed wristwatch to be sold in the USA and Canada. Working watch comes with its original blue plastic sleeve and box. In fine condition, with some light soiling to glass. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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171. Beatles.

Original ‘Only authentic Beatle Wig’ from Lowell Toy, New York City, still sealed in its original plastic bag with the header card of die-cut Beatles heads. In fine condition, with a couple small holes to bag and some light creasing to header card. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Birthday card, measuring 5 x 7 closed, signed in black ink at the conclusion, “Love Linda, Paul, Heather, Mary, Stella, James,” in Linda’s hand. In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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Ringo’s postcards from the boys 174. Ringo starr. Post-

cards from the Boys. Limited edition of 2500 copies, this being No. 2273. London: Genesis Publications, 2003. Hardcover, 10.25 x 11.25, 112 pages. Signed on the limitations page in purple ink, “Ringo.” In fine condition. The scrapbook-style book contains reproductions of 53 postcards sent by the other Beatles to Ringo over the years with notes by Ringo on each. The reproduction of the postcards is supplemented with a revealing and humorous text explaining the meaning behind the cards and documenting the corresponding moments of his life. The book is housed in an aluminum faced post-box style solander box. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

175. quarrymen.

Original 6 x 6.75 star from the ceiling of the Casbah Coffee Club, #7/200, matted and framed to an overall size of 18.5 x 24 with a certificate of authenticity signed in black felt tip by Roag, Rory, and Pete Best. In expected very good condition. A historic site in the annals of Beatle lore is the Casbah Coffee Club, the venue in the West Derby section of Liverpool opened by Mona Best, mother of future Beatles drummer Pete Best. It was in August 1959 that The Quarry Men (Lennon, McCartney, Harrison, and Ken Brown) arrived at the club to arrange their first booking, whereby Mrs. Best enlisted their help in painting the walls and ceiling with spiders, dragons, rainbows, and stars. The group made its debut on August 29, playing seven successive Saturday nights until Brown’s dismissal on October 10. An item in a Liverpool newspaper covered the opening night, mentioning the names and addresses of The Quarry Men and touting them as ‘four young men making a name for themselves in the world of skiffle and ‘pop’ music.’ It wasn’t until October 1960 that they returned as The Beatles with their newest member, drummer Pete Best. The four band members are seen in a reproduction photograph taken during their tenure at The Casbah, along with a reproduction of the original club sign. It’s certainly a possibility that this particular star was painted by one of the Quarry Men! RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

Yoko honors her late husband, “Give peace a chance” 176. yoko ono.

Creamcolored Fender Squier Strat ‘stratocaster-style’ electric guitar, signed in-person on the body in black felt tip, “Give peace a chance, Yoko Ono ‘99.” A few dings and trivial chips to body and some light wear to edges, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Four strands of the most famous ‘Mop Tops’ in music history!

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Limited edition display, #232/250, containing a single half-inch strand of hair from each member of the Beatles. The hair was originally sold at Sotheby’s on June 9, 1982, and was obtained by Datebook writer Marilyn Doerfler. Each strand is presented under a 5 x 3 Plexiglas holder with a built-in certificate of authenticity, and a color image of the band on the reverse. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

180. john lennon.

178. john lennon.

Color limited edition 16 x 22.5 serigraph featuring a caricature of the famous rendition of John’s flashing a peace sign in front of the Statue Of Liberty, numbered #81/300. Printed on Japanese Rice paper and hand signed by artist Al Hirschfeld. Rolled and in fine condition.RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

Limited edition 19.5 x 15 lithograph of a line-drawing of Lennon, Yoko Ono, and their son, Sean Lennon, numbered #2581/5000. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.… (MB $200)

179. john lennon. Fantastic 16.25 x 23 lithograph, featuring a close-up shot of Lennon before a microphone. Signed and dated in black ink by the artist, “Bill Zygmant, 1970.” In fine condition, with some light surface creasing. RRAuction COA.… (MB $200)

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181. paul mccartney. Original glossy 8 x 10 photo of McCartney in a shirt and tie. Stamp on reverse indicates the photo is copyrighted to Syndication International. In fine condition, with scattered light creasing. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

B. B. King captured by Linda McCartney 182. linda mccartney. Limited edition 19.5 x 27 lithograph of B. B. King in

the midst of a solo, numbered #4.45/150, signed in the lower border in pencil by McCartney. Light horizontal creasing to image, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Incredible first-generation photos from San Francisco’s Cow Palace in 1964

183. beatles.

Six original vintage concert photos of the Beatles in concert, five 5 x 7 and one 7 x 5, developed from the original negatives. In fine condition. The kick-off date of The Beatles first, full-fledged concert tour of North America in the summer of 1964 is documented by these six photos taken at San Francisco’s Cow Palace on August 19, 1964. Six months after the group’s historic appearances on the Ed Sullivan Show the previous February, Beatlemania was in full-swing stateside as the month-long jaunt through the USA and Canada set attendance records in many of the venues along the 20-city tour route. Within the first few seconds of the first song, ‘Twist and Shout,’ a radio journalist was trampled and a young girl’s leg was broken as some of the 17,300 fans rushed the stage; the sold-out concert was held up for five minutes to restore order. And thanks to an offhand comment by George Harrison about the group’s affinity for jelly beans, The Beatles were pelted with flying jelly beans throughout their 33-minute, 12-song set. The band left the Cow Palace by a decoy ambulance, their limousine immovable as it was swarmed by rabid fans! It was a scene that would become familiar as they crisscrossed North America in the summer of 1964. Developed from the original negatives, each photograph comes with PSA/DNA LOA stating that the photographs are first generation, developed from the original negatives within approximately two years of when the pictures were taken. RRAuction COA.…(MB $300)

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184. beatles.

Wonderful original color glossy 16 x 12 photo, taken from the original negative, of the Beatles performing on the Ed Sullivan Show in 1964. In very fine condition. RRAuction COA.… (MB $100)

185. beatles.

Glossy 16 x 12 photo developed from an original negative, featuring the Beatles seated on a brick wall in Weston Super Mare in July of 1963. In very fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

186. paul mccartney. Quirky glossy 12 x 16 photo

developed from an original negative, featuring McCartney bundled in a fur-trimmed coat at the Beatles Christmas Show. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

187. paul mccartney. Candid unsigned vintage glossy

7.5 x 9.75 photo, featuring McCartney socializing near the water in New York, 1968. In fine condition, with a few trivial creases and a vertical surface mark, lightly affecting the facial area. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

188. paul m cartney.

Glossy 16 x 12 bromide photo c developed from an original negative, featuring McCartney signing an autograph for a female fan at the Atlantic Hotel in Cornwall, while onsite for the filming of The Magical Mystery Tour. In fine condition, with scattered light rippling. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

189. paul m cartney.

Color glossy 16 x 12 photo c developed from an original negative, featuring McCartney playing guitar while recording in Abbey Road Studios in 1969. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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190. john lennon.

Color, limited edition satin-finish photo by David Spindel, 21.75 x 17.75, #1/25, featuring Lennon playing his Ovation acoustic guitar and signed in the bottom border in black felt tip by the photographer. Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 30 x 26. In fine condition. Spindel was personally selected by Lennon and Ono to photograph the final recording sessions of Double Fantasy in November 1980, Spindel’s images are featured in Ken Sharp’s book, Starting Over: The Making of John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s Double Fantasy. Speaking of the experience he said, ‘When you view my photographs of John Lennon it feels like you’re standing in the room with him. They’re very intimate.’ The series of photographs are among the last taken of Lennon before his murder on December 8. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

191. john lennon. Nostalgic matte-finish photo, 8.25 x 12.25, #31/500, capturing a moment with John Lennon as he listens to the White Album in 1968, with a notation and signature from the photographer, Ethan Russell, in the bottom border. Russell is the only rock and roll photographer who was ever officially commissioned to shoot album covers for the Beatles, The Who, and the Rolling Stones. Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 15.75 x 19.5. In fine condition.RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

192. beatles.

Three glossy 16 x 12 photos, all taken from the original negatives, taken at the time of their Our World broadcast. Two show the group outside with their ‘All You Need Is Love,’ sandwich boards, with the other showing the band posing together indoors. In very fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

193. beatles.

Twenty-three color candid photos, glossy and satin finish, ranging in size from 3 x 3 to 3 x 5, each featuring a different member of the Beatles getting out of cars, signing autographs, heading into venues, and two particularly expressive images of McCartney, one capturing him being visibly irritated with the surprise shot, and another shot of the singer none too happy with a certain police officer. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

194. beatles.

Three color satin-finish candid limited edition photo proofs, 8 x 8, entitled “Pepper ‘67,” “McCartney—Cavendish Avenue, 1967,” and “Paul McCartney, Cavendish out-takes, ‘67,” each #60/500. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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195. beatles.

Color glossy 16 x 12 prints developed from the original negatives, one featuring McCartney and Lennon playing guitar among a seated group of people while visiting India, and the other featuring just Lennon from the same event. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

196. beatles.

Two original vintage glossy UPI photographs, 7 x 9 and 10 x 8, each affixed to a cardstock mount of the same size. Both photos were taken in 1964, one featuring George Harrison at Forest Hills Tennis Stadium, New York 8/28, and one taken at an unknown venue August or September, featuring a fan being escorted away as McCartney and Lennon sing on stage. In fine condition, with scattered light surface marks and a bend to the bottom right corner of Harrison’s photo. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

Three different color glossy 16 x 12 photos developed from an original negative, each featuring a candid shot of the Beatles from the shooting of the ‘Penny Lane’ video in February of 1967. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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Set of two vintage glossy photographs, 10 x 8, taken on April 5, 1963, by Cyrus Andrews during a private performance for company executives at EMI House in central London where The Beatles were presented with silver discs for the single, ‘Please Please Me.’ Andrews was one of The Beatles favored photographers during 1963 and 1964. These photographs originated from a British newspaper archive titled ‘Beatles’ which included clipping from 1963 and 1964, which suggest the images were printed during one of those years. Andrews’ photographer’s stamp is seen on the back of both photos. In fine condition, with a few pronounced areas of soiling to each photo, and some trivial smudging and marks along the top borders. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

197. beatles.

Set of five original glossy UPI photographs, ranging in size from 9 x 7 to 10 x 8, each affixed to a cardstock mount of the same size. The photos were taken in 1964 at five venues along The Beatles summer tour; Cow Palace, San Francisco 8/19; Las Vegas Convention Center 8/20; Montreal Forum 9/8; Dallas Memorial Auditorium 9/8; and New York City’s Paramount Theater 9/21. Scattered light creasing and surface marks, and light toning to the Montreal image, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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202. beatles.

200. beatles.

Set of seven color glossy photographs, 5 x 7 and 7 x 5, taken during a rehearsal for a BBC-TV appearance in late 1964.These photos were acquired from the files of the now defunct ‘Silver Screen,’ which licensed photo usage primarily to magazine publications and books, in addition to selling prints. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

Two color glossy photos, 5 x 7 and 10 x 8, one from the 1968 rehearsal for the ‘Hey Jude’ video, and the second from the released version that was broadcast in the UK on the David Frost Show, and in the US on The Smother’s Brothers. These photos were acquired from the files of the now defunct ‘Silver Screen,’ which licensed photo usage primarily to magazine publications and books, in addition to selling prints. In fine condition, with a trivial area of surface loss to the top left corner of the smaller image. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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Set of seven vintage glossy photos, 10 x 8 and one 8 x 10, from The Beatles return appearance to New York’s Shea Stadium on August 23, 1966. This is a first generation set of prints that came from the files of either Datebook magazine or GO magazine in 1967. To date, no known photos processed from the original negatives have surfaced as those negatives were lost in 1966, soon after they were taken. Most circulating copies are at least second, third, or fourth generation. You will not find a better set than these! In fine condition, with scattered light surface creasing and light toning. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

Four color glossy photos, 5 x 7 and one 7 x 5, taken in The Bahamas during the filming of Help! in 1965. These photos were acquired from the files of the now defunct ‘Silver Screen,’ which licensed photo usage primarily to magazine publications and books, in addition to selling prints. In fine condition, with a few light surface marks. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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204. beatles.

Ten vintage color glossy photos, 7 x 5 and two 5 x 7s, taken during a Beatles performance at the Las Vegas Convention Center on August 20, 1962. These photos were acquired from the files of the now defunct ‘Silver Screen,’ which licensed photo usage primarily to magazine publications and books, in addition to selling prints. In fine condition, with scattered light surface marks, and some discoloration along the left edge of a photo of McCartney. RRAuction COA.… (MB $200)

205. beatles.

Six vintage glossy photos, 12 x 9.5 and 9.5 x 12, printed from the original negatives, documenting the September 4, 1962, studio session that produced the group’s first Parlophone Records single release, ‘Love Me Do.’ The historic session at London’s EMI (Abbey Road) Studios was captured through the lens of the man regarded as The Beatles’ favorite photographer, the legendary Dezo Hoffman. These particular photographs were taken during the three-hour session in Studio 3. The two photographs of the group posing with their instruments in the foreground were used to promote The Beatles’ Parlophone Records debut in the music trade papers and also as fan club publicity cards. Upon close inspection, one can detect George Harrison’s black eye in the series of photos; the shiner given to George by a Pete Best fan during Ringo’s debut at the Cavern on August 19. In fine condition, with some light rubbing to one of the group shots, and a light finger print smudge to the top border of each image. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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206. beatles.

Three original vintage glossy UPI photos, 10 x 8, each affixed to a cardstock mount of the same size, taken during a Beatles UK appearance at the Pavilion Gardens Ballroom in Buxton on October 19, 1963. This particular appearnace holds special historical significance in the introduction of BEATLEMANIA! to the US, as they were the first images of the group to be published in the United States. In fine condition, with scattered light surface creasing and marks. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

207. john lennon. Four glossy photos, all taken from the original negatives, two 8 x 10 and two 10 x 8, of John Lennon filming Magical Mystery Tour in Newquay in 1967. In very fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

209. beatles.

Three photographs taken by Paul Saltzman in February 1968 during his stay at the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi’s ashram in Rishkish, India, one 5 x 7 and two 7 x 5. In fine condition. Speaking of his first encounter with The Beatles, Saltzman relates: ‘Somewhat nervously, I walked over. ‘May I join you?’ I asked. ‘Sure, mate.’ said John, ‘Pull up a chair.’ Then Paul said, “Come and sit here.’ and pulled a chair over next to him. As soon as I sat down, to my surprise, I heard this voice in my head scream, ‘Eek! It’s the Beatles!’ Before I even had time to think, I was surprised by a second voice within me. This one was calm, deep and resonant: ‘Hey, Paul,’ it said, ‘They’re just ordinary people like you. Everyone farts, and is afraid in the night.’ And from that moment on, I never thought of them as the Beatles again, but rather, as four individual human beings.’ The cardstock photos with Saltzman’s handwritten notations along the lower border: ‘Paul, ‘Love Song’-1968, ‘George, ‘The Inner Light’-1968, and Ringo Starr ‘Ringo, ‘When I’m Sixty-Four’-1968. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

210. paul m cartney.

208. john lennon.

Two unpublished color glossy photos, taken from the original negatives, one 16 x 12 and one 12 x 16, of John Lennon in London’s Tittenhurst Park in 1969. In very fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Three prints of Paul McCartney c performing on stage with the Beatles, made from the original negatives of photographer Arthur Miller, each approximately 12 x 16. All three images show McCartney performing on stage at the Tower Ballroom, New Brighton, on July 27, 1962. Several of Miller’s images were published in Mersey Beat, Liverpool’s music scene newspaper in 1962. This was The Beatles final appearance with drummer Pete Best who was replaced by Ringo Starr less than a month later. Processed from Andrews’ original negatives, they were donated to the Liverpool Development Office in the 1980s and were sold at auction soon after. Reverse of each photo is stamped “Tourism Development Office, Merseyside County Council.” Scattered border and corner creases, and some surface marks inherent to the original negative, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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An actual piece of the stage from the career-launching Cavern Club 211. beatles.

Original wooden piece from the stage of the legendary Cavern Club, 7.25 x 5.25, with a informational card stapled to the top side. In very good condition, with the expected wear and a bit of splintering. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Tracks LTD. The letter of authenticity (not included) from Cavern Club owner Ray McFall’s former business partner in Cavern Sound Limited relates that ‘the old Cavern Club stage was not big enough to accommodate the increasingly large amounts of amplification equipment that the groups used so he (McFall) had the old stage removed and a larger one built…I was present when the stage was being cut up…and helped staple the cards to the pieces of Cavern stage. Ray decided to give the proceeds to Oxfam…for their cause. Requests…came from all over the country. I purchased some pieces for myself.’ The piece being offered here is one of those pieces. While original bricks from The Cavern haven been circulating since the mid-1980s, remnants of the original wooden stage, to the best of our knowledge, were only offered once. RRAuction COA.…(MB $500)

212. beatles.

Four original color Beatles posters, printed in 1993 and 1995: ‘The Beatles: Yesterday and Today,’ 22 x 26.5; ‘Beatles Anthology,’ #556/2500, 22 x 26.5; ‘Beatles for Sale,’ #318/9800, 22.5 x 26.5; and ‘Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band,’ #69/9800, 22.5 x 26.5. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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213. john lennon. Poster depicting John Lennon, 26 x 31, signed in pencil by photographer Richard Avedon. In fine condition, affixed to a slightly smaller mount with a few rough areas and small tears along the edges, all of which could be easily matted out. The original photograph was isolated from a panoramic black and white photo of the four Beatles taken by Avedon in 1967 during the same sessions that produced the iconic psychedelic images that were exclusively featured in LOOK magazine in the US, STERN Magazine in Europe, and the Daily Express Newspaper in the UK. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

214. beatles.

Original color limited edition 21 x 22 print from the Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band photo shoot, numbered #6/25, and featuring an embossed Michael Cooper Collection stamp in the lower right hand corner. Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 30 x 31. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

215. john lennon. Limited edition 30 x 40 serigraph entitled ‘It’s Only Rock ‘n’ Roll,’ numbered #927/5000. Rolled and in fine condition. Produced on heavy card stock by Bruce McGraw Graphics in 1989, serigraphs from this series are rapidly disappearing from the secondary market. RRAuction COA.… (MB $200)

216. beatles.

RIAA gold record award for ‘We Can Work It Out.’ Framed to an overall size of 13.25 x 17.25. In fine condition, with torn backing on reverse. Certified gold on January 6, 1966, ‘We Can Work It Out’ was The Beatles’ sixth consecutive #1 single on the Billboard chart, a record at the time not even matched by Elvis Presley. The song spent a total of 11 weeks in the top 40; the b-side, ‘Day Tripper,’ peaking at #5, marking the third time both sides of a Beatles single entered the top ten. The engraved plaque reads: ‘Presented To Capitol Records to Commemorate the Sale of More than One Million Copies of the Capitol Records Pop Single Record ‘We Can Work It Out.’ The frame, mat and large play-hole label suggest this ‘white-mat’ award was produced in the early 1970s. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

217. beatles.

Floater-style RIAA gold record award for The Beatles (commonly referred to as The White Album), framed with a gold plaque and a small replica album cover to an overall size of 16.75 x 20.75. In fine condition. The doublealbum set was the first album to be released on The Beatles’ own record label, Apple Records. Distributed by Capitol Records, this particular award with orange Capitol Records label and 500,000 copy sales designation dates production of this award to post-1976. The original stark white miniature album cover has been replaced with a reproduction of the black and white images of the four color photos that were included in the album and used on mid-70s editions of the 8-track release. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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218. beatles.

Matte-finish 14.25 x 10 photo of the Beatles performing with Pete Best at the Cavern Club, signed in black felt tip by Best. Double-matted and framed, with a small piece of brick from the Cavern Club, #1299/1500, to an overall size of 20.5 x 16.5. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

221. beatles.

Limited edition wood remnant of the Star Club, #5/150, affixed to an 8.5 x 11 display sheet, with biographical information and a photo of the Beatles performing at the Star Club. Certificate is housed in a 10 x 12 folder. In fine condition. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity from Broadway Rick’s Strike Zone. RRAuction COA.… (MB $200)

219. pete best.

Glossy 11.75 x 16 photo developed from an original negative, featuring John Lennon singing at the Top Ten Club in Hamburg, #7/20, signed in the bottom border in black felt tip, “Pete Best, xxx, The Beatles,” with an embossed limited edition stamp to the bottom left corner. Scattered light creasing and surface marks, and some light soiling in the bottom border, which lightly affects the signature, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

222. beatles.

Eighteen original glossy unsigned United Artists publicity photos for Let It Be, twelve 10 x 8 and six 8 x 10, all featuring individual members of the band or the entire band, including a couple from their roof top performance. Some scattered light creases and surface marks, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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ELVIS Rare early Charlotte, North Carolina, concert contract from 1956, the year Elvis changed the world 225. Elvis Presley.

Very early and rare DS, one page both sides, 8.5 x 11, June 18, 1956. Agreement for Elvis to perform at the Coliseum in Charlotte, North Carolina on June 26, 1956. Document is very detailed concerning fees, ticketing, employment, and payments. Document reads, in part: “Eight thirty PM Show doors open at Seven PM. Sponsor to pay for Coliseum, stage hands, ticket takers, all city and state licenses if any. Furnish and pay for tie-in advertising in all ads and show must be advertised that are run by Southern Radio. And advance sale of tickets must be advertised. All persons must have an admission ticket to the show. No free tickets. No passes for this attraction. All tickets must be paid for. Coliseum must be cleared of all persons by five p.m. Admission price under this contract $1.25 advance. $1.50 at box office.” Under price agreed upon, contract states: “Seventy five percent to Elvis Presley Show, Twenty-five percent to Southern Radio Corp. After taxes. Federal. State.” Document also states “No appearances other than stage show,” and provides a $1000 advertising budget. Signed at the conclusion in blue ballpoint by Presley. In fine condition, with two horizontal folds, some scattered light creases, and some creasing and a couple small tears to edges. Accompanied by an unused ticket to the show, and a North Carolina Department of Revenue report of gross tax receipts from the show stating the gross was $8035.36, with $241.06 taxes due. Authentic signed Elvis Presley concert appearance contracts are exceedingly rare and highly desirable, very few authentic examples are known. Only a week after his breakout single, ‘Heartbreak Hotel,’ finally surrendered the #1 position on the Billboard Pop Singles chart after an eight week stay, The Elvis Presley Show made its way to Charlotte, North Carolina, on June 26, 1956. His debut in front of a Charlotte audience was a mere four months earlier in February when Elvis was part of a Grand Old Opry package tour where the majority of his fan base was still country & western based. The four sold-out appearances in front of 6000 fans at the Carolina Theatre in one-day were primarily due to the inclusion of Elvis on the bill. His national television debut on The Dorsey Brothers Stage Show two weeks prior in tandem with the ascent of his final Sun Records single, ‘ Forgot To Remember To Forget You,’ to #1 on the Billboard Country & Western Singles chart the same week of that first Charlotte appearance sparked rabid interest among teenagers throughout the region. After observing the thousand fans who couldn’t gain admission to the last of the four shows, The Charlotte Observer exclaimed: “Those who got in were mostly teen-aged girls, with gum in their mouths and bobby socks on their feet. The Brando-like singer took a rubber-leg stance and sent ’em with his new musical style. Girls leapt up onto their seats and waved their arms. One girl cut a flip right in front of the stage.” Elvis ripped through his set at a fever pitch, causing mostly teen-aged girls to leave their seats and rush the stage midway through his sevensong set and causing a five-minute delay during ‘Baby Let’s Play House.’ Leading off with ‘Heartbreak Hotel,’ followed by ‘Long Tall Sally,’ ‘I Was the One,’ ‘Baby Let’s Play House’, ‘Blue Suede Shoes,’ ‘I Want You, I Need You, I Love You,’ and ‘Hound Dog,’ the rabid response was the same at every venue in which Elvis and his Blue Moon Boys (Scotty Moore, Bill Black, and D.J. Fontana) appeared. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $1000)

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in one of just seven Elvis handwritten letters known to exist, Presley pines for America while stationed in Germany: “I can hardly wait to get back home and entertain folks and make movies” 226. Elvis Presley.

Amazing ALS signed “P.F.C. Elvis Presley,” two pages, lightly-lined, 8 x 9.75. In a letter to Sgt. Bill Norwood, Presley writes, in full: “Well I am writing a letter for the first time in years. I received your letter and was glad to hear everything is o. k. I am in a scout platoon and believe me we are on the move alltime [sic]. We are up at a place called Grafenwohr. I’m sure you’ve heard of it. It’s miserable up here and we are here for 6 wks. The German people are very nice and friendly but there is no place like the good ole U. S. I am with a good bunch of boys and Sgts. although I would have given anything to stay at Ft. Hood with you guys. I talk to Anita every so often and she writes me all time. I sure miss her along with 50 million others ha. Boy I’ll tell you something I will be so thankful when my time is up. I can hardly wait to get back home and entertain folks and make movies and everything. Well it will come someday soon. All of us were separated over here. Nowell and Mansfield are in other companies, but there is a lot of good boys in this outfit. Well tell Olly and the kids hello for me. Also tell Sgt. Wallace and Lt. Meister hello for me and if I get a chance I will write to them. Tell Sgt. Wallace to write me sometime so I will know to write him. Well when it’s over we will get together again and it’ll be like old times. Well I have to go now so you all take care and write again.” In very good condition, with three horizontal mailing folds, one of which passes through the tops of the “E,” “l,” and “P” of the signature, a central vertical crease passing through “Elvis,” scattered creasing, and a few crossed out words. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, postmarked November 11, 1958, addressed in Presley’s hand, including another signature in the return address. A truly remarkable letter, Presley, in his own hand, admitting the letter to be the first he had written in years. And, indeed, the few known Presley handwritten letters are at the pinnacle of desirability amongst serious Presleyana collectors. After the intense media frenzy surrounding Presley’s induction into the US Army in March 1958 subsided, completing basic training with the 2nd Armored Division at Fort Hood, Texas, was the task at hand.

While some of the soldiers gave him a hard time about his celebrity status, Elvis soon became friends with other recruits such as Privates Rex Mansfield and William Norvell, as well as one of his instructors, Master Sergeant Bill Norwood. Elvis had never lived away from home before, and he was miserable, homesick for his mother, Gladys. Mansfield relates “He needed someone to look out for him and Sergeant Norwood was a good one to do that.” Norwood saw the despair in the kid’s face and took him home so he could call his mother on numerous occasions; the Sergeant witnessing instances of Elvis being brought to tears during some of the calls. Norwood’s fatherly advice to the young recruit was “When you come in my house, you can let it all out, but when you walk out of my front door, you are now Elvis Presley. You’re an actor. You’re a soldier. So, by God, I want you to act! Don’t let anybody know how you feel on the inside.” It was Norwood who suggested that Presley’s girlfriend, Anita Wood, should visit, making his home available to her during the visit. Consequently, by the time he completed basic training at the end of May, Elvis had settled into Army life. He had earned his marksman’s medal with a carbine and was classified as a sharpshooter with a pistol. After a two-week furlough back at Graceland, interspersed with his final recording sessions until his discharge in 1960, Presley returned to Ft. Hood on June 14 for advanced tank training. His parents followed, renting a house in nearby Killian, Texas. As Gladys Presley’s health declined, Elvis took emergency leave and returned with his parent to Memphis where she died of a heart attack, brought on by acute hepatitis, on August 14. Elvis was inconsolable. One of his first calls was to Sergeant Norwood. They talked until four in the morning. Upon his return from Memphis and completion of his training, on September 19, he departed Fort Hood on a troop train bound for the Brooklyn Army Terminal in New York, boarding the USS Randall for the voyage to Germany. It was from Grafenwohr on the Czech border that the newly promoted Private First Class Presley, as a member of Company C, wrote this letter to his friend, Master Sgt. Bill Norwood. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $2500)

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Early Sun promo photo, signed at the Louisiana Hayride 227. Elvis Presley.

Captivating vintage glossy 8 x 10 Sun Records promotional photo of a young Presley in a suit and tie, signed in fountain pen, “Yours, Elvis Presley.” Reverse is signed in ballpoint and pencil by five others, including his bass player, Bill Black, and famed country music artist Floyd Cramer, Merle Kilgore, Jimmy Day, and one other. Surface impressions from signatures on reverse, some affecting the facial area, as well as some scattered light creases and surface marks, and two small pieces of mounting remnants on the reverse, otherwise very good condition. The presence of the autographs of steel guitarist Jimmy Day, pianist Floyd Kramer, and guitarist Merle Kilgore, point to the likelihood that the photograph was procured during one of Elvis’s weekly Saturday night bookings on ‘The Louisiana Hayride,’ broadcast on KWKH from Shreveport’s Municipal Memorial Auditorium. His first year-long contract commenced in November 1954, having made his debut several weeks earlier on the heels of the release of his first Sun Records single, ‘That’s All Right’/‘Blue Moon of Kentucky,’ the previous July. Securing a regular spot on the Hayride was no easy task, and despite a lukewarm reception during the first of two shows on his October 16 debut with his Blue Moon Boys (Scotty Moore and Bill Black), the second house was filled with a younger crowd receptive to the 19-year old’s “new distinctive style,” as described by MC Frank Page. Day, Cramer and Kilgore were members of the Hayride’s house band, backing many of the performers, including giving extra support to the Blue Moon Boys during Elvis tenure in Shreveport. From a historical standpoint, the ability to expose his rockabilly/rhythm & blues style to a vast radio audience, Elvis Presley’s weekly appearances on the Louisiana Hayride was his launch pad to stardom. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Unusual portrait of The King 228. Elvis Presley.

Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint “To Ricky, Elvis Presley.” A small tack hole to facial area, scattered edge creasing and rippling, surface impressions and some mild discoloration to facial area, and some scattered surface loss to borders, otherwise very good condition. None of the flaws affect the large and bold signature. Precertified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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1971 check to his ‘Memphis Mafia’ bodyguard, ‘Red’ West 229. Elvis Presley.

Personal check, 8 x 3, filled out and signed by Presley, “E. A. Presley,” payable to Bobby West for $200.00, February 7, 1971. Written vertically in the left border, by Presley, “Per Diem 2-871 to 2-24-71 in Las Vegas.” Triple suede matted and framed with a large color glossy photo of Presley from his comeback special, to an overall size of 18.5 x 26.5. In fine condition, with light bank stamp over signature and portion of body and a couple small ink notations. Bobby ‘Red’ West was one of Presley’s earliest friends from their school days, his first bodyguard which he would remain until the last year of Presley’s life, when he was fired by Presley’s father Vernon. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

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The certificate reads “BMI Citation of Achievement presented by Broadcast Music, Inc. to Press Publishing Co., Inc. in recognition of the great national popularity, as measured by broadcast performances, attained by Elvis Presley’s ‘Suspicious Minds’ in 1969.” Presley was amidst a change in career direction in 1969 as his movie career came to a close and he opted a return to the concert stage. ‘Suspicious Minds’ by songwriter Mark James was handed to Elvis by producer Chips Moman, becoming a #1 single in 1969 - Presley’s first since 1962’s ‘Good Luck Charm.’ It was his 17th and last #1 single in the U. S., and is ranked by Rolling Stone magazine as #91 on their list of the ‘500 Greatest Songs of All Time.’ BMI, otherwise known as Broadcast Music, Inc. collects licensing fees from businesses that use music, which it then distributes to songwriters, composers, and music publishers. Like its competing organization, ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers), one of the primary vehicles by which those fees are gauged is radio and television airplay. BMI’s top songs are ‘You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling’ and ‘Yesterday,’ both of which were broadcast 8 million times in the 20th century. BMI Certificates of Achievement are, of course, highly collectible. Scattered light surface creasing, toning around the edges, and a mild area of soiling at the bottom edge, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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231. Elvis Presley.

Sun Records 45 rpm single: #217 ‘Baby, Let’s Play House’ /‘I’m Left, You’re Right, She’s Gone.’ Presley’s fourth Sun Records release holds the notoriety of being his very first to enter the national record charts. The two sides, recorded in February and March, respectively, shipped in April with ‘Baby, Let’s Play House’ peaking at #5 on the Billboard Country Singles chart in July 1955; quite a feat considering it had been only a year since his first Sun single, ‘That’s Alright,’ had been recorded and released. Along with Presley’s four other Sun Records releases, original first pressings are the most prized of any from his vast record catalog. In very good condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Original Sun Records single

and sleeve for I Forgot to Remember to Forget/Mystery Train 232. Elvis Presley.

Sun Records 45 rpm: #223 ‘I Forgot to Remember to Forget’/‘Mystery Train’ and original Sun Records sleeve. The last of Presley’s historic Sun Records singles was released on August 6, 1955, as Sun-223. Both songs were recorded during the same July 11 session with ‘Mystery Train,’ a re-make of Little Walter’s 1953 version (also on Sun) considered the b-side. ‘I Forgot to Remember to Forget’ topped the Billboard Country Singles chart in February 1956, remained there for 5 weeks, and stayed on the charts for 39 weeks, thereby bringing Elvis to a national audience. It is ‘Mystery Train;’ however, that ranks at #77 in Rolling Stone Magazine’s ‘500 Greatest Songs of All-Time.’ Needless to say, original first pressings of any of Presley’s Sun sides are the most highly prized of any of his records. VG condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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Four items: Color photo folio, concert edition, 11 x 11, featuring multiple images of Elvis performing in his famed studded suits; original program for Double Trouble, two pages, 8.5 x 11; two sets of original sheet music, one for ‘Hound Dog’ and the other for ‘Loving You.’ In very good condition, with creasing and light wear to the folio, moderate adhesive remnants on the front cover of the program and scattered mild foxing inside, and mild to moderate creasing to the sheet music, with three binder holes to ‘Loving You.’ RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

‘Personal Appearance Contract’ from Colonel Parker’s estate, 8.5 x 36.5. This ‘Personal Appearance Contract,’ was actually a proposed, but not verified, 1956 merchandising poster to be sold at concert venues in conjunction with the concert program featuring the same picture and banner headline, “The Nation’s Only Atomic Powered Singer.” Our consignor confirms there does exist one example that was filled out and signed by Elvis himself; perhaps a master template for the planned merchandising poster? An exceedingly rare poster. Framed to an overall size of 10.25 x 39. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.… (MB $300)

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235. Elvis Presley.

Scarce International Hotel opening night box, 4.5 x 6 x 2, with a plaque affixed to the cover which reads, “Please honor us with your presence at the Coronation and Grand Opening of the International Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada, July 1969.” Included in the box is a one dollar International gambling chip, a Player’s Club casino card, and a room key with an International tag on the ring; and a colorful International Room Service menu. In fine condition, with scattered creases and surface marks to the menu, some light wear to box, and owner’s signature to card. RRAuction COA.…(MB $300)

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Invitation to the dedication of a 20foot photo likeness of Elvis at the Los Angeles Theatre, November 12, 1956, 6 x 8.5. An ultra-rare piece of Elvis memorabilia from 1956, the first year of worldwide ‘Presleymania.’ As Hollywood prepared for Elvis’s impending big-screen debut ten days before the Los Angeles premiere of Love Me Tender, these invitations were distributed to industry VIPs and even a few commoners! Framed with a photo of the event and commemorative plaque, to an overall size of 11.25 x 25.25. In fine condition, with a central horizontal fold. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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Eight color cardstock photos, seven 10 x 8 and one 8 x 10, mostly of the interior of Presley’s plane, the Lisa Marie. Photos are of the bedroom, lounge area, bathroom, and one of the exterior of the plane. Photos were originally sold in Bonhams’ Elvis auction from the collection of Jimmy Velvet. In fine condition, with a few bends and creases. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1972 phone directory and pens from Elvis’ Hilton Suite 237. Elvis Presley.

Presley’s personally-used 1972 International Hotel Suite phone directory, used by Presley in his private hotel suite on the 30th floor of The International Hilton Hotel during his summer engagement there. Directory measures 10.25 x 12, with several pages of advertisements in the front and back and a Las Vegas area Central System directory. Also included are two Hilton ballpoint pens used by Presley in his suite, originally acquired by men that worked for Presley during that time. In fine condition, with a chip to one of the pens. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from All the King’s Things’ Robin Rosaaen, who acquired the directory and pens. Any items used by Presley are very desirable and highly prized by collectors. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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239. Elvis Presley.

Light blue leather jacket with beige, satin-lining, bronze buttons, and impressions of the initials “E. P.” on the right breat pocket. Jacket features a Sy Devore manufacturers tag. Consignor notes that “this beautiful blue “Sy Devore” leather jacket belonged to Elvis and was purchased by him in Las Vegas in the 1970s.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of provenance.RRAuction COA.…(MB $300)

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Elvis in Concert tour jacket, size small, by Howe Athletic Apparel, featuring a large ‘Elvis in Concert’ patch sewn to the left breast, and a “TCB” patch sewn on to the left arm. This version of the ‘Elvis in Concert’ jacket is outfitted with snaps, rather than zippers, which signifies that it was not one of the actual jackets issued to Elvis’s entourage. These jackets; however, are complemented with the very same ‘Elvis in Concert’ and ‘TCB’ patches that were used on the official entourage variety. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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Navy blue long-sleeved, polo-style shirt, medium-sized, with a red and gray-designed stripe across the top, and a Dee Cee manufacturer’s tag. The shirt was originally given by Elvis to his longtime hair stylist, Homer M. Gilleland. Presley gifted Mr. Gilleland with many items over the years, including the famous concert-worn “flame jumpsuit,” a 1972 Lincoln Mark IV, and, most incredibly, a house on Jean Drive in Memphis. Accompanied by a Shelby County Tennessee Sheriff’s Department notarized certificate of authenticity from the previous owner in 1996. A wonderful item with ironclad provenance. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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Las Vegas Hilton sold-out poster from Colonel Parker’s private collection 242. Elvis Presley. Two-piece 22 x 36 poster announcing Elvis’s concerts at the Las Vegas Hilton are sold out. Originally procured from Colonel Parker’s private collection, this beautiful poster features a closeup of Elvis during an emotioncharged moment on stage at the Hilton where The King held court for 837 performances between 1969 and 1976. Framed to an overall size of 23.5 x 37.5. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $300)

243. Elvis Presley. Promotional 28 x 19.5 poster for the Elvis catalog on 8-track cartridges. In 1966, RCA Records rolled out the latest music playback format of the time, the 8-track cartridge by offering 23 Elvis titles in this first promotional poster touting the new format. As is the case with most Elvis promotional posters dating to the 1960s and prior, not many of these colorful promotional rarities are circulating. Framed to an overall size of 30 x 21.25. In fine condition, with light intersecting storage folds. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

244. Elvis Presley. One-sheet 27 x 41 movie poster for Viva Las Vegas. One of the most popular and the top-grossing of Presley’s 33 films is the romantic comedy, Viva Las Vegas; part of that appeal owing to the on-screen chemistry between co-star Ann Margret and Presley. Released in May ’64 as ‘Beatlemania!’ continued its dominance of the American record charts, the movie grossed just over $5 million during its initial run, just shy of the $6 million The Beatles A Hard Day’s Night contributed to the United Artists Pictures coffers three months later. Poster has been professionally linen backed on the reverse, Light previous storage folds, and some scattered creases and wrinkles, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

245. Elvis Presley. One-sheet 27 x 41 movie poster for Loving You. In Presley’s first picture, Love Me Tender, he acted in a supporting role as part of a larger story for the only time in his film career. His second film, Loving You, set the precedent for the remaining two films he would make before going into the US Army; Jailhouse Rock and King Creole. Each film would feature him playing a rising young singing star, and of the effects that fame has on him and the people around him. Starring opposite Lizabeth Scott, the film premiered in July 1957, the title song relegated to the b-side of the #1 hit ‘Teddy Bear.’ As is the case with all posters and lobby cards from Presley’s 1950s movies, such examples are the most sought after. In very good condition, with moderate storage folds, some mild rippling and wrinkling, staples and holes to left edge, small hole along one fold, and scattered mild toning to borders. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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Premiere Las Vegas International Hotel concert poster... one of only three

known to exist 246. Elvis Presley. A supremely rare 16 x 20

poster, framed to an overall size of 20 x 24. Accompanied by a color photo of Presley walking by an identical poster for a press conference before his first show. Noticeable creasing to left side and edge, a single tack hole and creases to each corner tip, a couple small blocks of toning from adhesive, and some scattered surface creases, otherwise very good condition. This is one of only three known surviving examples advertising Elvis’ Las Vegas debut at the International Hotel, later to become the Las Vegas Hilton. The concerts commenced on July 31, 1969, with a month-long engagement of twice-nightly concerts in front of 2200 fans per show. Thus, began a string of 837 uninterrupted sell-outs. By the time of the final shows at the Hilton in December 1976, more than 2.5 million fans had seen The King in concert in Las Vegas. RRAuction COA.…(MB $500)

Elvis’ final Las Vegas Hilton concerts: SOLD OUT! 247. Elvis Presley.

Poster announcing Elvis’s final Las Vegas Hilton concerts are sold out, 28 x 12.5. Matted and framed, with two color photos of Presley on stage and a descriptive plaque, to an overall size of 26 x 28. Though not intended to be The King’s final series of concerts at the Hilton, the poster seen here advertised his final two-week stand of sold-out concerts, December 2–12, 1976. When Elvis exited the stage after the midnight show on December 12, it concluded a run of 837 consecutive sold-out concerts at the venue dating back to July 31, 1969. Two images of Elvis in his eye-popping, white Egyptian bird jumpsuit enhance the appearance of this framed display. In fine condition. A highly desirable, historic rarity. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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Poster for Elvis’ Golden Records Volume 3. 10.5 x 30.5. RCA Records promotional poster dating to the album’s release in August 1963, Elvis’ Golden Records Volume 3 peaked at #3 on the Billboard album chart and was certified gold in November 1966. Framed to an overall size of 13 x 33. In very good condition, with three horizontal folds, tack holes to edges, and some scattered light toning and soiling. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

249. Elvis Presley. RCA Records 15.5 x 32.5 promotional

poster for Elvis for Everyone. Elvis’s latest album, 1965’s Elvis for Everyone, a compilation of previously unissued tracks, is prominently featured atop this RCA promotional poster with another 15 titles pictured in miniature below. Framed to an overall size of 19 x 35.75. Horizontal fold, scattered creases, several edge tears, and toning to most of poster, otherwise very good condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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RCA Records 10.75 x 23.25 promotional poster for ‘I’ve Lost You’/‘The Next Step Is Love.’ Presley’s latest single and latest album, Worldwide 50 Gold Award Hits, Vol. 1, is promoted on this RCA Records poster from summer 1970. Two horizontal folds, the lower one being more noticeable, and some scattered light creases, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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251. Elvis Presley. RCA Records 15.5 x 22.5 promotional poster for ‘In the Ghetto.’ Elvis delivered one of his most emotional vocals to date in the sobering Mac Davis–penned song, ‘In the Ghetto.’ The social relevance of the songs theme of generational poverty, no doubt, aided the song’s ascent to the #3 position on the Billboard Singles chart. ‘In the Ghetto’ is considered Presley’s comeback single of the 1960s; the record being his first top ten hit in four years and coinciding with his return to the concert stage in Las Vegas. A rarely seen promotional poster. Framed to an overall size of 17.25 x 24.25. In fine condition, with some scattered creases to poster and sleeve. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

252. Elvis Presley.

One-sheet 26 x 40 movie poster for Elvis on Tour. A follow-up to the 1970 release Elvis: That’s the Way It Is, another musical-documentary, this film followed Presley as he embarked on a 15-city tour US tour in April 1972. Pre-tour rehearsal footage, Ed Sullivan Show excerpts from 1956, and a movie-kiss montage are also interspersed. As well as being a financial success, the film proved to also be a critical success by winning the 1972 Golden Globe Award for Best Documentary, making it the only Elvis film to win an award of any kind. Framed to an overall size of 27.5 x 41. In fine condition, with three horizontal storage folds, and some scattered light creasing and wrinkling. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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One of just four

1975 New Year’s Eve posters known to exist 253. Elvis Presley.

1975 New Year’s Eve concert poster in Pontiac, Michigan, 13.5 x 21.5. Pontiac’s Silverdome was filled with more than 60,000 fans on this New Year’s Eve, setting an attendace record for an Elvis Presley concert. The event was not without a few hiccups. Besides flubbing the words to ‘Auld Lang Syne’ and a previously unrehearsed ‘My Way,’ The King split his pants during ‘Polk Salad Annie,’ leaving the stage to change into another of his ornate jumpsuits. On the other hand, fans were treated to dynamic renditions of ‘Heartbreak Hotel,’ ‘One Night,’ ‘Trying to Get to You,’ and ‘How Great Thou Art’ during the 85-minute concert. The historic affair was a far cry from the last time Elvis had performed on New Year’s Eve, an appearance on the Louisiana Hayride in Shreveport, LA. in 1955. To date, only four of these posters are known to exist. Matted and framed to an overall size of 21 x 29. Scattered golding and silvering to image and text, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Graceland and a full unused ticket from the concert. RRAuction COA.…(MB $900)

The rarest of all Elvis promo posters,

announcing the “red hot star” in 1956 254. Elvis Presley.

RCA Records promotional poster announcing Elvis as “A red hot star is born on RCA Victor Records,” 10 x 14.25. Double matted and framed to an overall size of 19.75 x 24. In very good condition, with scattered creases and wrinkles, some mild toning and soiling, and slight paper loss to bottom edge. Exceedingly rare and historic is this promotional poster from March 1956 heralding Elvis Presley’s arrival at RCA Records. The release of his self-titled album on March 23, 1956, coincided with the appearance of these posters in record outlets and as a full-page ad in the March 31 issue of Billboard Magazine. A case can certainly be made for the last week of March 1956 as the pivotal, career-defining week in the life of Elvis Presley. Besides the release of the aforementioned debut album, ‘Heartbreak Hotel’ entered the top ten on the Billboard Pop Singles chart, settling into the #1 spot the first week of April, where it stayed for eight weeks. Presley also solidified his management deal with Colonel Tom Parker and traveled to Los Angeles for his Hollywood screen test; both events that forever altered his future. This could very well be a unique opportunity to procure the rarest of all Elvis Presley promotional posters. Our consignor, a longtime, advanced Presley collector, has never encountered another of these historic posters. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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Poster for Elvis’ Pre Holiday Concerts at the Las Vegas Hilton, 21.5 x 27.5. These Yuletide-themed posters could be seen at the Hilton and, most likely, throughout the city in advance of The King’s upcoming two-week residency between December 2 and 15, 1975. Although he had been performing regularly in Las Vegas since 1969, these were the first December concerts in his adopted ‘home away from home.’ Framed to an overall size of 22 x 28.25. Scattered diagonal creases and light wrinkles, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

256. Elvis Presley. Three-

sheet 41 x 81 movie poster for the documentary film, That’s the Way It Is. Presley’s return to the concert stage after a decade of making movies is documented in this 1970 theatrical release which primarily includes rehearsals and concert footage from the stage of the International Hotel in Las Vegas during August 1970. Threesheets from That’s the Way It Is rarely appear in the marketplace. Poster has been linen backed. Light previous storage folds and creases, and some scattered light toning and soiling, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

Immense 1968 comeback Singer Sewing Centers display poster, one of only a handful known to exist 257. Elvis Presley.

Promotional 25.5 x 74 poster for Elvis’s 1968 Comeback Special. Only distributed to Singer Sewing Centers in 1968, few surviving examples of this ultra-rare, over-sized poster promoting the special entititled ‘ELVIS’ are known. The ‘in the round’ concert portions of the show, taped over two days at Burbank’s NBC studios in June ’68, left no doubt that Elvis still had the voice and onstage charisma concert audiences hadn’t witnessed since the mid-1950s. Airing on NBC-TV on December 3, the special was the #1 rated show of the television season, with 42% of American households tuning in! Within seven months, Presley’s movie career came to an end as he resumed his career on the concert stage. Framed with Plexiglas to an overall size of 29 x 78. A window has been cut in the frame’s backing so the “DISPLAY” stamp on the reverse of the poster can be seen. In fine condition, with scattered light creases and wrinkling. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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Misnumbered ‘Love Me Tender’… “Now in stock!” 258. Elvis Presley.

Extremely rare 9.25 x 13 RCA Records Promotional poster for the single, ‘Love Me Tender,’ with the incorrect record number of “6343,” instead of “6643”; ‘Now In Stock!’ wasn’t always the case in the nation’s record outlets as RCA Records had their pressing plants working overtime during 1956 as Elvis Presley held the #1 spot on the Billboard Top 40 for an unprecedented 32 weeks; “Love Me Tender” becoming his fifth consecutive chart topper since his first RCA single, “Heartbreak Hotel,” entered the top 40 the previous March. As result of advance orders of over a million copies of “Love Me Tender,” 20th Century Fox abandoned the movie’s original title, The Reno Brothers. In his feature film debut, Presley sings the title song, an adaptation of the Civil War ballad, “Aura Lee,” to updated lyrics, with the single spending five weeks atop the singles chart. Comes with the 45rpm single and its rare black and white sleeve. All three are matted and framed with a descriptive plaque to an overall size of 27 x 27.5. In fine condition, with scattered light toning, soiling, and damp staining, horizontal crease, and an area of professional restoration to bottom of poster. RRAuction COA.…(MB $300)

Extremely hard to find Worldwide 50 Gold Award Hits banners on original string 259. Elvis Presley.

Two exceedingly rare 11 x 28 satin banners, one red and one gold, for ‘Worldwide 50 Gold Award Hits, Vol. 1’ and ‘That’s the Way It Is.’ Coinciding with Elvis’ month long residency at the Las Vegas International Hotel in August 1970, RCA Records and Colonel Parker made sure that “ELVIS BIG 50” banners were prominently displayed throughout the hotel property. In fact, they can be seen in the documentary of the August concerts, Elvis: That’s the Way It Is. A highly desirable item, as is the accompanying banner touting Presley’s 1971 Summer Festival dates at the International, another month-long stand. These banners were originally double-sided. Each individually framed to an overall size of 15.5 x 33. In fine condition. Extremely rare and highly sought after by collectors! RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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Love Me Tender insert 260. Elvis Presley.

Very scarce 13.5 x 35.5 insert poster for the movie, Love Me Tender. Elvis Presley’s film debut Love Me Tender The Civil War melodrama features Presley as Clint Reno, the youngest of four brothers who stays home to take care of his mother and the family farm as the older brothers enlist to fight in the Confederate army. In the final scene, a gunfight ensues between two of the brothers, ending in Clint’s death. After seeing his mother in tears at a private screening of the film in Memphis, Presley insisted that his characters would never die on screen again. Framed to an overall size of 15.5 x 37.5. In fine condition, with three horizontal folds. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

261. Elvis Presley. Insert poster

for the film, Fun in Alcapulco, 13.5 x 35.5. Elvis is paired with 1960s sex symbol Ursula Andress in the top-grossing musical comedy of 1963, Fun in Acapulco; otherwise notable for being released five days after the assassination of President John F. Kennedy and additionally for being Presley’s last film and soundtrack release before the arrival of ‘Beatlemania’ to America’s shores in February 1964. Framed to an overall size of 15.5 x 37.5. In fine condition, with a central horizontal fold and scattered light creasing. RRAuction COA.… (MB $200)

262. Elvis Presley. Two

items: Window card poster and lobby card for Love Me Tender. The promotional catch-phrase, ‘Mr. Rock ‘N’ Roll in the Story He Was Born to Play,’ as seen on the wide array of Love Me Tender advertising, didn’t play well with Presley himself, despite the overall favorable reviews he received in his acting debut. Even though it was a box-office success, Elvis later confided that he regretted making the film with musical numbers included because it set the formula for his entire movie-making career. 11 x 14 lobby card framed to an overall size of 15.5 x 12.5; 14 x 22 window card poster framed to an overall size of 15.5 x 23.5. In very good to fine condition, with lobby card exhibiting scattered light soiling and creasing, and some restoration to upper left border; window card also shows scattered light toning and soiling. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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263. Elvis Presley.

Window card poster, 14 x 22, for Jailhouse Rock. Matted and framed, with upper blank portion obscured, to an overall size of 23.5 x 29.5. In fine condition, with some scattered light toning to borders. For its time, Jailhouse Rock, was considered scandalous. The idea of a convict being a hero, the use of the word “hell” to swear, and a scene of Presley lying in bed with co-star Judy Tyler were all considered risque by 1957 standards, but putting all that aside, Presley’s third feature film containing the semierotic dance sequence to the title song, ‘Jailhouse Rock,’ is often cited as Elvis’s greatest moment on the silver screen. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

265. Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. Sheet mu-

sic to ‘Jailhouse Rock,’ 9 x 12, two pages, signed in-person on the front in black felt tip by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. In fine condition. Originally obtained by inperson specialist Mike Wehrmann. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.… (MB $100)

264. Elvis Presley.

Rare original souvenir opening night package, from Presley’s December 2–15, 1975 engagement at the Las Vegas Hilton, consisting of a color 12 x 12 souvenir folio concert addition program and envelope, and a color 5 x 7 postcard photo of Elvis and Santa, bearing a preprinted signature, “Season greetings, Elvis and the Colonel.” In fine condition, with some small tears, creases, and toning to envelope. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

266. Elvis Presley.

Elvis Presley four-string toy guitar, 31” long. Guitar sales boomed as Presleymania was in full-swing in 1956 and 1957. Selcol in the UK and Emenee in the USA manufactured model plastic toy guitars. This two-tone colored Selcol, four-string model features Elvis’s stickered portrait within a metal ring on the headstock and facsimile Elvis Presley signature in raised lettering on the body. 31” long with one broken string. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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From 1953, the earliest known program listing “Guitarist… Elvis Prestley” as entertainer 267. Elvis Presley.

Original program, 6.25 x 9, from the Humes High School Band Annual Minstrel, held in the auditorium on April 9, 1953. In fine condition, with some scattered light creases and some mild handling wear. Presley is listed on the cast page as, “Guitarist…Elvis Prestley,” with his name misspelled. This is the earliest known item listing Elvis as an entertainer. Elvis was 16 on a 22-act bill, performing Teresa Brewer’s ‘Till I Waltz Again With You.’ Elvis himself, as well as his classmates, consider this performance as the beginning of his rise to fame. Elvis later said, ‘It was amazing how popular I became after that.’ RRAuction COA.…(MB $300)

268. Elvis Presley.

RCA Records 56 x 33 promotional store standee advertising the soundtrack of ‘Elvis: Aloha from Hawaii via Satellite.’ A very scarce promotional item for this historic event, the RCA Records promotional roll-out for ‘Elvis: Aloha from Hawaii’ began within days of the broadcast, with a rush-release exclusively in the new ‘quadraphonic’ sound format coming just two weeks after the concert. Certified gold by the RIAA almost immediately, on February 13, 1973, the LP became Presley’s first #1 album since 1965’s Roustabout. Broadcast on January 14, 1973, from the Hawaii International Center, ‘Elvis: Aloha from Hawaii,’ still stands as the most watched broadcast by an individual entertainer in television history, viewed by an estimated 1.5 billion people worldwide and costing $2.5 million, a record at the time. Despite the satellite innovation, the United States did not air the concert until April 4, 1973 (the concert took place the same day as Super Bowl VII). Reinforcement to reverse of horizontal fold, some edge dings, some vertical creases to lower portion, a few areas of surface loss, and light rubbing, otherwise very good condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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269.Elvis Presley.

Concert program promoting Country Music’s ‘Mr. Rhythm,’ signed twice by Elvis Presley. Signed on February 12, 1956, the day after Elvis performed his RCA Records debut single, ‘Heartbreak Hotel,’ for the very first time on CBS-TV’s ‘Stage Show.’ After this appearance, his third in as many weeks on The Dorsey Brother’s ‘Stage Show’ program, Presley and his Blue Moon Boys proceeded to Norfolk, Virginia, for a concert the following night at the Monticello Auditorium, the first of five successive dates in Virginia and North Carolina. Prior to the show, a Norfolk policeman, who was on duty working the event, was able to usher his daughter through the crowd for a brief, private encounter with Elvis; the result of that meeting seen on the front of the program. After the performance, however, she waited in line for another meeting and autograph, at which time Elvis signed the back cover of the program. If you look closely at the front cover, she has written ‘Feb’ just to the right of the word ‘STAR.’ The writing seems to trail into the top of the darkened field of Presley’s picture, but is unreadable; most likely, it would have read: ‘Feb. 12, 1956.’ Having signed his RCA Records contract in November 1955, Presley’s manager, Colonel Tom Parker, wasted no time in promoting that fact. ‘Sensational New RCA Victor Singing Star’ has been added to the front cover of the program that had been touting Elvis as ‘Country Music’s Mr. Rhythm’ during most of 1955. By the time ‘Heartbreak Hotel’ became a #1 hit on the Billboard singles chart a month later, he was anything but ‘Country Music’s Mr. Rhythm’; the updated programs for 1956 would tout Elvis as the ‘Atomic Powered Singer.’ This twice-signed program is a remarkable, surviving momento dating to a momentous time in Elvis Presley’s career. 8.5 x 11. Signed twice in black ink, once on the front, and once on the back. In fine condition, and light toning to the back. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Rare pairing of 1956 stationery and envelope 270. Elvis Presley.

Extremely rare sheet of Elvis stationery, 8.5 x 14, from 1956; and a mailing envelope, 9.5 x 4, with Presley’s image on the left side. Both are framed together to an overall size of 13.5 x 23.25. A miniscule number of these stationery sheets and envelopes have survived the 55 years since they were marketed for a very short time period, presumably at concert venues in 1956, alongside the similarly designed contract offered in this auction and the ‘Atomic Powered Singer’ program. As is the case with the contract, the stationery is nowhere to be found among the many Elvis Presley Enterprises (EPE) licensed products advertised during 1956 or beyond. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $300)

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Extremely rare

Exhibitor’s Campaign book for Love Me Tender 271. Elvis Presley. Extremely rare Exhibitor’s Campaign Book for Love Me Tender, 13 x 16.25, 19 pages. In very good condition, with central horizontal fold, scattered creasing and wear, area of separation along the spine and back cover, and a small tear to the right edge. Distributed to movie theater management, the guide contains many of the 1956 Elvis Presley Enterprises licensed items that were for sale in stores at the time, as well as the many variations of Love Me Tender posters that were available to theaters, some of which have never appeared in the marketplace. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

273. Elvis Presley. Program from Presley’s high school graduation from Humes High School, held in the Ellis Auditorium on June 3, 1953, 5.5 x 8.5, two pages. Presley is listed alphabetically with the other graduating boys, “Elvis Aron Presley.” In very good condition, with central horizontal fold, a few small edge tears, and some scattered creasing and toning. Soon after graduation, Elvis went to work for M. B. Parker Machinists, and on July 18, he walked into Memphis Recording Studio at the Sun Record Company and paid $3.98 to record the first of two double-sided demo acetates, ‘My Happiness’ and ‘That’s When Your Heartaches Begin’ as a belated extra birthday present for his mother. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

Fort Hood yearbook from his ‘Hell on Wheels’ tank battalion 272. Elvis Presley. Original 1958 yearbook from the 2nd Armored Division, 2nd Medium Tank Battalion, 37th Armor, at Fort Hood, Texas, where Presley served as part of Company A. Hardcover yearbook measures 9 x 11.25 and features four images of Presley: his official portrait, a photo of Presley receiving a shot in the dispensary, a photo of Elvis socializing in the barracks, and a photo of Presley out on bivouac. Rippling to inside pages, some light surface loss to inside covers, scattered soiling, edge wear, and dings to cover, weak but attached hinges, and owner’s name written on an opening page, otherwise very good condition. Elvis wished to be seen as an able and ordinary soldier, saying he did not want any preferential treatment, as can be attested to by the photos included in this yearbook. RRAuction COA.…(MB $300)

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274.Elvis Presley.

The Herald, the 1950 Humes High School, Memphis, Tennessee, yearbook, softcover, 9.25 x 12, 96 pages. Presley, as a freshman, is featured in a photo of the Library Workers. In very good condition, with toning and creasing to covers, moderate handling wear, some light foxing to some pages, and several signatures and inscriptions to the book’s original owner. RRAuction COA.…(MB $300)

275. Elvis Presley. The Herald, the 1951 Humes High School, Memphis, Tennessee, yearbook, softcover, 9.25 x 12, 96 pages. In very good condition, with toning and creasing to covers, moderate handling wear, owner’s name on front cover, some light foxing to some pages, and inscriptions to the book’s original owner throughout. A highly sought yearbook featuring the future king of rock & roll as a sophomore. Elvis is featured in a photo of ‘A’ Company, Second Platoon, of the school’s ROTC program, dressed in full uniform; the discipline from that experience coming in handy when Uncle Sam called in 1958 at the peak of his popularity. RRAuction COA.…(MB $300)

276. Elvis Presley.

The Herald, the 1952 Humes High School, Memphis, Tennessee, yearbook, hardcover, 8 x 10.75, 88 pages. Presley, as a junior, is featured in a photo of ‘B’ Company, Second Platoon, of the school’s ROTC program, dressed in full uniform. In good to very good condition, with toning and creasing to covers, moderate handling wear, owner’s name on front cover, a few pages torn or partially separated, some light foxing to some pages, and inscriptions to the book’s original owner throughout. RRAuction COA.…(MB $300)

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BOB Bob Dylan dylan In-person signed ‘Bob Dylan’ album 277. Bob Dylan.

Self-titled debut album signed in-person in blue felt tip on the front cover. In fine condition, with adhesive remnant to top right corner, and scattered light creases and rubbing to cover. The record is not included. Originally obtained by in-person specialist Mike Wehrmann. Precertified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Iconic Bringing It All Back Home, signed in-person 278. Bob Dylan.

Bringing It All Back Home album signed in-person in blue felt tip on the front cover. In fine condition, with album impression to front cover and a few light creases. The record is not included. Originally obtained by in-person specialist Mike Wehrmann. An early title from one of the most influential figures in modern music. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Rare 1960s

Dylan signature 279. Bob Dylan.

Crisp Bringing It All Back Home album signed and inscribed on the back in black ballpoint with a very rare mid 60’s signature, “To Charlene, Bob Dylan.” In fine condition, with scattered surface rubbing, uniform toning and, and light ‘rings of wear.’ The record is not included. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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King and Queen of Folk sign at

the Manchester Free Trade Hall on May 7, 1965 280. Bob Dylan and Joan Baez.

Vintage ballpoint signature, “Bob Dylan,” on a 2 x 3 light pink slip affixed to a 4.5 x 4 light blue album page, and a vintage ballpoint signature, “Joan Baez,” on a light green 4.5 x 4 album page. Both signatures were acquired at the Manchester Free Trade Hall on May 7, 1965, before Dylan’s concert. Accompanied by a 2011 letter of provenance from the original recipient of the signatures, which reads, “These autographs were collected outside the Manchester Free Trade Hall, as Bob Dylan arrived with Joan Baez for his performance that evening, in May 1965.” In fine condition, with a bit of light soiling to both signatures. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Although Dylan travelled to London in 1964 for a ten-day press tour, two television appearances, and a single solo performance at London’s Royal Festival Hall, it wasn’t until the following year that nationwide audiences had a chance to see him in concert. The seven-city jaunt in May 1965, amidst unprecedented publicity was a rousing success, even though Dylan’s relationship with the press was strained, to say the least, he received rousing positive reviews. Unfortunately, Joan Baez, who accompanied Dylan to the U. K., did not appear as a guest performer at any of the concerts. It was also during this tour that D. A. Pennebaker’s fascinating documentary, ‘Don’t Look Back,’ in addition to the promotional film for ‘Subterranean Homesick Blues’ were filmed. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Dylan, Harrison, Petty, and Lynne sign over the rights to Orbison’s ‘Not Alone Anymore’ from the Wilburys’ first album 281.

Traveling Wilburys.

DS signed “Bob Dylan,” “George Harrison,” “Tom Petty,” “Jeff Lynne,” and Orbison’s widow, “Barbara Orbison,” fifteen pages, 8.5 x 11, January 1, 1989. A publishing agreement with EMI Records in which Dylan, Harrison, Lynne, Petty, and Barbara Orbison agree to “sell, assign, transfer and deliver to the Publisher, its successors and assigns, a certain heretofore unpublished original musical composition, written and/or composed by the Writers, now entitled: Not Alone Anymore…It is understood and agreed by and between all the parties hereto that all sums hereunder payable jointly to the Writers or their publishing designees shall be paid to and divided amongst them respectively as follows: Bob Dylan—7.08%; George Harrison—17.71%; Jeff Lynne—43.33%; Roy Orbison—21.25%; Tom Petty—10.63%…The administration fee payable to the Publisher is included in the percentage payable to JEFF LYNNE.” In fine condition, with some trivial creasing and staple marks to the top left corner. Signed just weeks after Orbison’s death in December of 1988, ‘Not Alone Anymore’ had just been released on the band’s platinum album, Traveling Wilburys Vol. 1, in October of 1988. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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A rare lengthy inscription to a music writer, penned by a famous photo of Kerouac’s grave 282. Bob Dylan. Signed

book: Rolling Thunder Logbook. Later printing. NY: Penguin Books, 1978. Softcover, 7 x 10, 184 pages. Signed and inscribed in red ink on page 95, opposite a full-page image of Dylan at Jack Kerouac’s grave, to Australian poet and music journalist Adrian Rawlins, “To Adrian, All happiness and best wishes to you, Bob Dylan, Sydney, Australia, 2/86.” Inscribed autographs of Dylan are rare from any era; this example for Rawlins, who wrote extensively on Dylan and compiled his articles in a book ‘Bob Dylan Through the Looking Glass,’ was procured during the Australian leg of the ‘True Confessions’ tour in 1986. Scattered creases, surface marks, impressions and soiling to covers, a price label on back cover, some slight foxing to opening pages, and a pencil notation to first free end page, otherwise fine condition.Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

1990 concert-used Dylan harmonica 283. Bob Dylan.

Two items personally-owned and used-by Bob Dylan: a personally-owned and-worn black leather motorcycle-style hat, originally donated by Dylan’s management to Evander Holyfield’s charity auction; and a concert used M. Honher “B” Marine Band harmonica from his 1990 World Tour, obtained from Dylan’s personal guitar and amplifier tech Cesar Diaz, accompanied by a photocopied letter of provenance from Diaz regarding the harmonica, one of a complete set (A-G) which Dylan used on stage. It was not uncommon for Diaz to provide a single LOA for multiple harmonicas. The original LOA photocopied when harmonicas from the original set were sold singularly. Diaz began his association with Dylan in 1986; leaving in 1993 to devote time to his amplifier business. In 1991, Diaz played guitar on nearly 50 concert dates. Besides Bob Dylan, Caesar Diaz worked with a number of high profile musicians, most notably Stevie Ray Vaughan, Eric Clapton, Keith Richards, and Neil Young. Guitar World Magazine dubbed him ‘The Amp Doctor’ for his work in tube amplifier repair and modification. Both items are shadow-boxed and framed with a portrait of Dylan and a descriptive plaque to an overall size of 42 x 37. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $500)

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Complete set of concert-used harps, individually labeled by Dylan’s guitar tech 284. Bob Dylan.

Owned and played set of seven harmonicas, each in a different key, A to G. Originating from Cesar Diaz, Bob Dylan’s longtime guitar technician, the top surface of each of the seven harmonicas is marked in Diaz’s own writing with the corresponding key, with additional handprinted letters and numbers on the side of each harmonica’s plastic case. Diaz began his association with Dylan in 1986; leaving in 1993 to devote time to his amplifier business. Besides Dylan, Diaz worked with number of high profile musicians, most notably Stevie Ray Vaughan, Eric Clapton, Keith Richards and Neil Young. Diaz also performed with Dylan as a guitarist in 1991, playing on nearly fifty dates after G. E. Smith left the band. The handwriting has been verified by Roger Epperson. In very good condition, with expected wear from use. RRAuction COA.…(MB $1000)

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Limited edition Hohner-authenticated signed Marine Band harmonica 285. Bob Dylan. Limited

Edition Hohner Marine Band model harmonica, played by and signed across the top in black felt tip pen by Bob Dylan. A remarkable Dylan collectible, culled from one of 25 sets of individually hand-signed Bob Dylan Signature Series harmonicas (keys A thru G) marketed by Hohner in 2010 to celebrate Dylan’s fifty year career. Although Dylan began playing the harmonica in high school, it wasn’t until the fall of 1960 that his ‘chugging’ style began to develop. By the time of his arrival in New York City in January 1961, he was an adept player. The earliest example of his harmonica skills can be heard on the historic home tapes recorded by Bob and Sid Gleason at their New Jersey home in February 1961, where Dylan is heard performing eight songs for the Gleason’s daughter Kathy, including ‘San Francisco Bay Blues,’ ‘Gypsy Davy’ and ‘Pastures of Plenty;’ Dylan emulating his folk hero, Woody Guthrie. In fine condition. Accompanied by an LOA from Hohner authenticating both the autograph and the fact that Dylan played the harmonica, and original hard plastic Marine Band case. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

286. Bob Dylan.

‘Bob Dylan’s 1974 tour’ promotional poster, 22 x 28. The poster promotes Stephen Pickering’s book, a chronicle of events leading up to and including Dylan’s return to the concert stage with his first full-fledged tour since 1966. Rolled and in very good condition, with light surface and edge creasing, mild rubbing, and a few tears along the left edge. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

287. Bob Dylan.

1969 Isle of Wight merchandising poster, 18 x 25. These posters were actually sold at the festival, yet are very, very scarce. It is one of several varieties produced in anticipation of the throngs of Dylan fans who would be attending the festival for the sole purpose of seeing his first concert appearance since 1966. With attendance at nearly 150,000, the festival has since taken on legendary status because of Dylan’s appearance. Rolled and in fine condition, with a central horizontal crease and scattered light creasing. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

288. Bob Dylan.

1969 Isle of Wight Festival poster, 34 x 22.5. A very scarce combination poster that includes the familiar variation that actually advertises the event merged with a merchandising poster known to have been sold at the event; both featuring Dylan’s ‘tarantula’ look from 1966. It is possible this combo poster was sold at the event as there is photographic evidence showing one of these posters on a wall at the festival. The ‘69 festival marked Dylan’s first concert since the fabled UK tour of ‘66. His only other stage appearance had been at the ‘68 Woody Guthrie tribute where he performed only three songs and the finale. Other acts performing at the August ‘69 festival included The Who and Joe Cocker (who had appeared at Woodstock two weeks earlier), the Moody Blues, King Crimson, and two dozen others. Rolled and in fine condition, with some trivial creasing and light toning around the edges. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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289. Bob Dylan and Joan Baez. Bob Dylan &

Joan Baez 1965 concert handbill, 5.5 x 9.5. One of the icon images of the folk era is this Toulouse-Lautrec inspired design by artist and fellow folk musician, Eric Von Schmidt, a friend of both Dylan and Baez. His stylized “VS” can be seen in the lower left corner of this exceptional work of art. The extreme scarcity of the handbills and posters bearing this image can be attributed to the fact that it was utilized for only ten US tour stops between late February and late March 1965. To date, handbills with pre-printed venue and ticket information have surfaced for only three cities - Raleigh, Pittsburgh, and New Haven. This series of shows marked the “beginning of the end” of the working relationship between Dylan and Baez. It also put a strain on their personal relationship as well, even though Baez would open for Dylan on his eight city tour of Great Britain between April 30th and May 10th. Dylan’s star status, increasing eccentricity, his disdain for most members of the press and his upcoming debut as an ‘electric’ artist at July’s Newport Folk Festival, all contribute to the valid notion that Von Schmidt’s design is, indeed, a vivid documentation of the last remnants of Dylan as a ‘folk’ artist; a sign of the times transition in the ever-changing career of the enigmatic Bob Dylan. Toning along the top edge, light rippling, and light remnants from previous mounting, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

Dylan returns to the

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291. Bob Dylan.

Original program for Dylan’s first ever public London concert, held at the Royal Festival Hall on may 17, 1964. The four page program measures 7.25 x 10, and features a list of songs inside from which Dylan selected his playlist. There are small ink marks next to the songs that Dylan actually performed. In very good condition, with central horizontal fold, scattered creasing to covers and inside pages, light soiling to back cover, and aforementioned ink marks. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

290. Bob Dylan.

Very scarce 5.5 x 10 Isle of Wight 1969 handbill. Dylan’s first concert appearance since the 1966 world tour with The Hawks (The Band) was a massive event attended by 150,000 at the second of three successive Isle of Wight festivals on August 29-31, 1969. The Who, only two weeks after their memorable performance at Woodstock, headlined on Saturday, with Dylan & The Band at the top of the bill on Sunday. Original handbill from the Isle of Wight Festival of Music on August 30-31, 1969. Also on hand, the Moody Blues, Joe Cocker, King Crimson, Richie Havens, Pentangle, Fat Mattress and others. The handbill features Elliott Landy’s ‘Nashville Skyline’ photograph. In very good condition, with three horizontal creases, scattered light surface creasing, and light toning. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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292. Bob Dylan.

‘Bob Dylan’s 1974 Tour’ by Stephen Pickering, 5.5 x 8.5, 56 pages. A few trivial creases and surface dings, and a light bend to the bottom right corner, otherwise fine condition. Pickering has written extensively on Dylan, and this work is a chronicle leading up to and including Dylan’s return to the concert stage in 1974 after a self-imposed exile dating to 1966; save for his Isle of Wight appearance in 1969. RRAuction COA.… (MB $200)

Two desirable Dylan titles with the records still sealed in their factory baggies

293. Bob Dylan.

Original program for the Isle of Wight Festival of Music, 12 x 8.5, featuring images of many performers, including a two-page layout of Bob Dylan. In very good condition, with scattered light toning and foxing, the second page unattached, and wear to the edges of the pages. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

294. Bob Dylan.

Two unsigned albums: Bringing It All back Home and The Times They Are a-Changin’. In fine condition, with circular wear to both covers, as well as some scattered soiling and toning. The albums are included and the records are each still sealed in their factory baggie. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Scarce high school yearbook from Zimmerman’s senior year 295. Bob Dylan.

Rare 1959 Hibbing High School yearbook, Hematite, 180 pages, 8 x 10.5, from thenRob Zimmerman’s senior year. His senior portrait appears on page 76. Yearbook is signed and inscribed throughout by members of the class to the book’s original owner. In very good condition, with partial separation along front hinge, expected handling wear, and soiling and creasing to covers. In his portrait, Dylan strikes a pose reminiscent of one of his current favorites at the time, Bobby Darin. In fact, within a year of his arrival in New York in 1961, Dylan was quoted in an interview that he did a stint with Darin as his pianist, one of many far-flung tales put forth by the enigmatic Dylan in those early days before his career took off. In reality, Dylan, did play two gigs in June ’59 with Bobby Vee when he was working as a busboy at the Red Apple Cafe in Fargo, North Dakota, The lone yearbook entry does, in the caption below his name, elude to his musical ambition to “join Little Richard” and also to his developing social consciousness as a member of the Social Studies Club. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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jimi Jimi hendrix Signed police report from Hendrix’s Swedish hotel rampage, as the musician is banned from leaving the country after his 1968 arrest 296. Jimi Hendrix.

Official documents concerning Jimi Hendrix’s arrest in Sweden, in January 1968, after destroying his hotel room in Gothenburg. Comprising twenty-three pages in Swedish (some are photostats with ink notations) and one in English, most measuring 8.25 x 11.5, with the English page, which prohibits Hendrix from leaving Sweden, signed at the conclusion, “Jimi Hendrix.” The contents of the documents are as follows: –Outer protective folder from Gothenburg Magistrates Court which has the typed name of the prosecutor Bengt Kviele and the defendant musician James Marshall Hendrix. The cover is dated 1968. –Reports detailing the events that took place which lead up to Jimi’s arrest. –Detailed witness statements in Swedish from the porter at the Hotel Opalen, Mitch Mitchell and Hendrix’s own statement of events. –A complete list on two pages of Hotel Opalen letter head of the items that Jimi Hendrix damaged or destroyed in his hotel room. –Various legal papers which detail such things as Jimi’s birthdate, London address, parents etc. The page signed by Hendrix, dated April 1, 1968, is headed at the top, “Prohibition to Leave the Country,” and reads, in full: “American subject Hendrix James Marshall born on 27/11/42 is on reasonable grounds suspected of having committed damage at Gothenburg on 4th January 1968. There is reason to believe that he/she might abscond or otherwise evade legal proceedings or punishment. For this reason the public prosecutor Bokelund has this day issued an order of prohibition to leave the country as follows: Hendrix shall stay in Gothenburg and is forbidden to leave the city without the permission of the prosecuting authorities. He/she shall report daily to the police at 14 o’clock hours. Furthermore, he/she is ordered to hand over passport, driving license and keys of motor

vehicle, so that they may be kept in custody of the police authorities during the time of the prohibition to leave the country. To the police in Gothenburg from the 9th of January 68. This prohibition shall be valid from the date it was served on the person concerned and until otherwise provided. In case of infringement of the travel prohibition or of the conditions appertaining there to, he/she shall be liable to immediate arrest or be remanded in custody. Hendrix has the right to appeal against this decision. Any such request shall be made in writing to Goteborgs Radhusratt (Law Court of Gothenburg).” Signed by a police official, the document continues “I hereby certify that I have this day received a copy identical to the above. Gothenburg 4/1 68,” and signed “Jimi Hendrix.” In very good to fine condition, with central horizontal fold to pages, scattered creases, expected office stamps and notations, multiple staples to top left, staple holes to several pages, and edge and spine tears to folder. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks, as well as two unsigned photos of Hendrix and his band in Sweden. Hendrix and his band arrived in Sweden one day earlier, checking in to the Hotel Opalen, then heading out to Klubb Karl, a local nightclub. At approximately 4 a.m. on January 4, a hotel guest complained to the night receptionist about a disturbance in the room above. Upon letting himself into the room, the employee found total devastation and Hendrix passed out on the bed in a pool of blood, having broken a room window with his right hand. The police were then called, Hendrix was arrested and charged with criminal damage, and taken to the hospital for medical attention. The police put an immediate travel ban on Hendrix and ordered him to report to the police station every day at 2 p.m. until his court appearance on January 16th 1968 when Hendrix received a fine of 3200 Swedish Crowns. Hendrix’s explanation for the incident was that someone had spiked his drink with LSD. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $2500)

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‘Jimmy’ plays Berlin for the first time in 1967 297. Jimi Hendrix Experience. Vintage

original program page, trimmed to a size of 8 x 8, advertising Hendrix’s first and very successful appearance in Berlin at the Neue Welt, with Hendrix’s name spelled “Jimmy,” on the advertisement, signed on the blank reverse of the page in blue ballpoint, “Jimi Hendrix,” “Mitch,” and “Noel Redding.” Page is also signed in blue ballpoint by one other, most likely one of the band’s two supporting roadies. In fine condition, with central horizontal fold and a couple of light corner creases. Hendrix’s appearance at Berlin’s Neue Welt on May 15, 1967, was not his first appearance in front of a German audience, having played Munich’s Big Apple Club the previous November and Hamburg’s Star Club in March. In fact, Hendrix’s habit of smashing guitars began by accident during one of the gigs at the Big Apple. After playing one-nighters virtually non-stop throughout the U. K., The Experience kicked off their two-week excursion through Germany and Scandanavia with the Neue Welt date, headlining with support from four other groups. Three appearances in Germany, capped of by lackluster audience response during his German television debut on Beat Beat Beat. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

Pristine “Jimi Hendrix” signature 298. Jimi Hendrix.

Perfect vintage felt tip signature, “Jimi Hendrix,” on an off-white card. Double matted and framed with a color glossy photo of Hendrix on stage, to an overall size of 15.5 x 21. In very fine condition. As fine as an example as you will find. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Jimi appears at a haphazardly-arranged 1968 Sacramento State concert 299. Jimi Hendrix.

Vintage ballpoint signature and inscription, “Love to Jill, Jimi Hendrix,” on an off-white 9 x 6 sheet. In very good condition, with intersecting folds passing through his name, light toning, and show-through from past mounting residue on the reverse. Accompanied by an original color glossy candid of Hendrix on stage, an original glossy publicity photo of the Jimi Hendrix Experience from 1968 and a facsimile handbill from the February 1968 Sacramento State College concert signed by artist Jim Ford. According to the consignor, the signature was obtained at that Sacramento concert. Also accompanied by a 2000 Experience Hendrix magazine with an article on the aforementioned event and a self-published book discussing the show in detail. Performed at the Men’s Gym at Sacramento State College on February 8, 1968, this Hendrix concert was organized by a group of ambitious college students who—acting as promoters—formed an organization, Students for the Appreciation of Pop Music, to take advantage of the school’s available arena. After securing the facility, they invited the guitarist to perform…and anxiously awaited to see whether he would actually show up. Having never received a signed contract, a group of the students drove to San Francisco where Hendrix and the Experience were performing in order to verify a commitment—getting into his dressing room but never actually speaking with Hendrix. The best they could muster was word from their manager: ‘Don’t worry about it.’ In the end, more than 4,000 came out to see the show…as did Hendrix and his band. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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highly desirable signatures of The Jimi Hendrix Experience circa 1967 300. Jimi Hendrix Experience. Fantastic vintage ballpoint signatures, “Jimi Hendrix,” “Mitch,” and “Noel Redding,” on an off-white postcard, trimmed to a size of 5 x 4. In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Roger Epperson/ REAL, as well as a letter of authenticity from Jeffrey Gold at Recordmecca. An extremely handsome example of this legendary rock and roll power trio. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

301. Jimi Hendrix. Gered Mankowitz photograph measuring 12.75 x 17.75. Another stunning image of Hendrix as seen through the lens of Gered Mankowitz; this time pictured in one of his favorite military style tunics. Signed in the bottom border in ink by the photographer. Matted and framed to an overall size of 19.5 x 25. In fine condition. This particular image of Hendrix is quite elusive and considering this photograph’s superior quality, it’s a must have addition to any Hendrix collection. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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Black velvet Hendrix-worn shirt, originally given to an aspiring Band of Gypsys drummer 302. Jimi Hendrix.

Black velvet button-down long-sleeved shirt, featuring a Flair California manufacturer’s label, with flared cuffs and a pointed collar. Complete with Sotheby’s tag. From the collection of longtime Hendrix friend and fellow musician, the late Roland Robinson (d. 2004). Though the Memphis-based studio session bass player and member of the Buddy Miles Express first encountered Hendrix at Stax Records in November 1964, it was during 1969 that Hendrix flew him to New York City and eventually offered him a spot with what would become ‘Band of Gypsys’; the arrangement never coming to fruition due to hostility between Robinson, who had earlier left the Express and Miles who was brought on as Gypsys’ drummer. Robinson’s LOA states: “Jimi gave me this shirt in 1969 in New York

City. He would often say, “You look like a fine southern gentleman but you need to dress more hip. “He would reach in his closet and hand me various pieces of clothing.” The shirt was originally sold, along with other items given him by Hendrix, at Sotheby’s New York City circa 1990. It was on display at the Rock & Roll McDonald’s in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, from 1991 until 2010, at which time all of the memorabilia was placed in storage until October 2011. 100% of the consignor’s proceeds from this item will be donated to Ronald McDonald Charities of Eastern Wisconsin. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $1000)

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Stunning psychedelic limited edition Gibson Flying V, now nearly impossible to find 303. Jimi Hendrix.

The first guitar in Gibson’s ‘Inspired By’ series, this stunning limited edition guitar (124/150) is a perfect recreation of the Flying V that Hendrix used on tour in Europe in 1967 and 1968, and features exact reproductions of Hendrix’s own hand-painted designs from the original. In the process of hand-painting the Psychedelic Flying V, artist Bruce Kunkel used unique film as a guide to ensure that each color and brush stroke were perfect. The entire run of 150 instruments sold out within a week of release in March 2006. Authorized by the Hendrix estate, the guitar is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity signed by Jimi’s half-sister and CEO of Experience Hendrix, Janie Hendrix, and Gibson Custom Shop manager Rick Gembar. The mint condition Flying V comes in a plush, custom hard shell case. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

Personally-used Fender pick from the legendary guitarist 304. Jimi Hendrix.

A Fender guitar pick, owned and used by Jimi Hendrix. The pick was originally acquired from Hendrix’s girlfriend, Emilie ‘Rainbow’ Touraine. One of Hendrix’s last visits to Touraine’s southern California home was in 1970, to see the recently born colt, ‘Axis: Bold As Love,’ which Jimi and Emilie had purchased. Touraine was quite influential in Hendrix’s musical life upon their first meeting in 1969, as she fostered his already keen fascination with a school of thought based on musical notes having color; a concept he shared with a Disc and Music Echo journalist: ‘I want to get color into music. I’d lke to play a note and have it come out a color.’ It was Touriane who, along with Jimi and film producer Chuck Wein, proposed the concept of Rainbow Bridge. The documentary film followed Pat Hartley’s ‘spiritual awakening’ via a visit to the ‘Rainbow Bridge’ planetary meditation cult on Maui, where, as part of the proceedings Hendrix played a concert on July 30, 1970, during a ‘Rainbow Bridge’ mass meditation/color/sound ‘experiment.’ Touraine also designed some of Jimi’s clothes, including his Rainbow Bridge concert attire. The current owner relates that he procured the pick from Touraine a year or two after Jimi’s death; Touraine telling him that Jimi played guitar at her place whenever he was visiting, leaving this particular one behind during one such visit. The well-worn Fender pick with several edge chips is accompanied by a color photo of Emilie ‘Rainbow’ Touraine with the fully grown ‘Axis: Bold As Love.’ On the reverse of the color photograph on six lines is handwritten: “Jimi’s Horse…’Axis: Bold As Love’…Born May 12, 1970…Morab Breed…Half Arabian…Half Morgan… National Champion.” RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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Full, unused 3.5 x 1.5 concert ticket for The Jimi Hendrix Experience on August 2, 1968. The Experience played an abbreviated, 40-minute set on this summer evening at San Antonio’s Municipal Auditorium. With ‘Purple Haze,’ ‘Fire,’ ‘Foxey Lady,’ ‘Hey Joe,’ ‘Red House,’ and ‘Tax Free’ among the musical highlights, Hendrix concluded the set with a destructive sequence destroying one of his trademark Fender Stratocasters and smashing several amps. In a protective Lucite holder. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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Exceptional owned and worn glass necklace from the iconic guitarist 306. Jimi Hendrix.

A multicolored glass bead necklace, owned and worn by Jimi Hendrix, circa late 1967-1968. Purchased at the legendary Jimi Hendrix Experience auction held at Bonhams & Brooks in London on June 21, 2001. Originally consigned by Kathy Etchingham, Hendrix’s longtime girlfriend and the inspiration for ‘The Wind Cries Mary.’ The auction catalog pictures Jimi wearing this necklace at the Melody Maker Top World Musician Awards, September 16, 1967. At the time of the auction, Etchingham wrote that she had shortened the necklace after Jimi’s death, so she could wear it (it now measures 17˝ long.). In fine condition. Accompanied by a copy of the original auction house receipt. A truly museum-quality collectible from one of the greatest guitarists the world has ever known. RRAuction COA.…(MB $1000)

Rare 1967 UK Christmas concert poster featuring Jimi, The Who, & Pink Floyd 307. Jimi Hendrix.

Very rare color 20 x 29.5 poster for the Christmas On Earth Continued concert on December 22, 1967, at the Kensignton Olympia, featuring Jimi Hendrix, The Who, The Pink Floyd, Eric Burdon and the Animals, Keith West, Tomorrow, Soft Machine, Sam Copal, Dream, Graham Bond Organisation and Paper Blitz Tissue. Scattered tears and separations nicely repaired on the reverse, central horizontal fold, small tack holes to each corner, and scattered toning and creasing, otherwise very good condition. Rolled. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. RRAuction COA.…(MB $500)

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Line Cinema promotional poster for the film Jimi Plays Berkeley, 22 x 34. While not regarded as great film-making, nonetheless, Jimi Plays Berkeley does capture the essence of Hendrix in concert. Arguably, this swan song documentary, posthumously released in 1971, features some of Jimi’s most riveting performances, culled from his two gigs on May 30, 1970, at the Berkeley Community Theatre, a mere three months before his untimely passing. In very good condition, with intersecting folds, scattered mild creasing, small areas of paper loss to the right corners, and a few small tears with reparative tape. RRAuction COA.…(MB $150)

in-finish 9 x 13 Henry Diltz photo of Hendrix on stage at Woodstock, signed in the bottom border in black ink by Diltz, adding “Jimi Hendrix—Woodstock 1969.” Triple-matted and framed with three original, unused tickets, one for each day of the festival. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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Captivating Hendrix poster, 23.5 x 33, entitled ‘Jimi Hendrix—Mason’s Yard Studio—London—1967,’ featuring a circular embossed Creed Mankowitz Archive label at the bottom right corner. Also signed in black ink by Mankowitz. Rolled and in fine condition, with some light creasing, and two spots of adhesive remnants. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Two color glossy photos: an 8 x 10 of a topless blonde sitting on Hendrix’s shoulders on a hillside, his band members by his side, and another topless woman at his feet; and a 10 x 8 of Hendrix and his band mates looking on attentively as the two topless women stand intimately close in front of them. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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Worth concert handbill, 8.5 x 11. Though a Concerts West-promoted tour was to commence on September 18, Hendrix, through his attorney, pulls the plug on the tour on September 9, citing that he “did not feel himself physically and mentally capable of performing satisfactorily, he felt that overshadowed his failure to appear.” Having played Woodstock with his new band “Gypsy Sons and Rainbows” on August 18, he disbanded the group on the day after the cancellation announcement. Hendrix did make the trek to Texas the following year, playing four shows, including the Will Rogers Coliseum in Ft. Worth on May 9, 1970; four months before his death. In fine condition, with some light creasing. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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nal concert program from the Berkeley Community Theatre, 5.5 x 8.5, four pages, for a concert on May 29, 1970, featuring James Taylor and The Pentangle, and also for a concert on May 30, 1970 featuring the Jimi Hendrix Experience. Back cover features an advertisement for upcoming concerts by The Who and Crosby, Stills, Nsh, and Young. In good condition, with central horizontal fold, scattered creasing and soiling, two small burn holes, and some light soiling. RRAuction COA.…(MB $250)

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Vintage 6 x 5.75 magazine photo of Mitchell, signed in black felt tip, “Love You, Mitch, XX.” In fine condition, with some light creasing and light contrast to the end of the signature. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Tracks LTD. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

315. Jimi Hendrix.

Gered Mankowitz Proof Lithograph. One of the most iconic images ever taken of Hendrix was captured through the lens of Gered Mankowitz in 1967. The vibrant, multi-colored 21 x 29 silk-screened composite lithograph is marked as ‘1st ProofBlue’ and signed in the lower border by the photographer. Matted and framed to an overall size of 28.25 x 38.5. In fine condition. Acquired in 1987 in London, by the consignor, a friend of Mankowitz. At the time, the photographer was making prints and testing colors—this particular blue-tinted edition of this image was never marketed. Accompanied by an original MCA Records invitation to the Jimi Hendrix Exhibition Preview Party at the Ambassador Gallery on April 7, 1993 picturing the final Hendrix image made for mass production. RRAuction COA.… (MB $200)

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Vintage magazine photo of Redding resting his head on his hand, trimmed to a size of 6 x 6, signed in black felt tip, “Much love, Noel Redding xxxx.” In fine condition, slightly irregular edges. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

317. Jimi Hendrix.

Beautifully expressive color limited edition 15 x 21, 24 color serigraph of an abstract Hendrix piece, entitled ‘The Prayer’ and numbered #29/350, bearing an Authentic Jimi Hendrix stamp in the bottom border, beside a silver ink facsimile signature. Rolled and in fine condition. This artwork was featured in the documentary ‘The Making of Electric Ladyland.’RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

318. Jimi Hendrix.

V\Vibrant color limited edition 21 x 15, 24 color serigraph of an abstract Hendrix piece, entitled ‘Genesis’ and numbered #29/350, bearing an Authentic Hendrix stamp in the bottom border, with a black ink facsimile signature beside it. Rolled and in fine condition. This artwork was featured in the documentary ‘The Making of Electric Ladyland.’ RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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1966 tour program, their groundbreaking year 320.

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Classic Rolling Stones 1966 Tour program, 10.5 x 11.25, signed in ink and blue felt tip on the first two opening pages by Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Brian Jones, and Bill Wyman. Scattered creasing, rippling, and wear to the cover, and uniform toning and light rubbing on the signature pages, otherwise very good condition. It was during this year that the Rolling Stones toured for Aftermath, their first album entirely composed of Jagger and Richards songs, and also the year that ‘Paint It, Black’ became their first trans-atlantic number one single. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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The original line-up, including Brian Jones 321. Rolling Stones.

Ballpoint signatures, “Mick Jagger,” “Keith Richards,” “Brian Jones,” “Bill Wyman,” and “Charlie Watts,” on an off-white 4 x 4 lightly-lined sheet. Double-matted and framed, with a early photo of the band, to an overall size of 13.75 x 20.25. In very good condition, with scattered light creasing and toning, a small tear at the right edge, and light rubbing to Watts’ signature. An exceptional collection of early Stones signatures, crisp and clear. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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Founding member, lead and rhythm guitarist and backing singer in the English rock group, The Rolling Stones. He drowned in 1969 after leaving the band, with the coroner stating the cause was “death by misadventure.” Robust vintage ballpoint signature, “Brian Jones,” on a blue 4.25 x 2.75 album page. Matted and framed, with a color composite photo of Jones, to an overall size of 14.5 x 18.25. In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Early signatures and an uncommon sentiment from Keith Richards 323 Rolling Stones.

Two items: Fantastic early glossy 8 x 10 of the band clad in suits and ties, standing near a bridge, signed in ballpoint and felt tip by Mick Jagger, Brian Jones, Bill Wyman, Keith Richards, and Charlie Watts; and an ALS signed “Keith XOO,” one page, 7 x 8, Official Rolling Stones Fan Club letterhead, no date. Richards writes, in full: “Hope you like our photograph.” In very good condition, with scattered heavy creasing, a few small tears, small tack holes to each corner, and light to moderate contrast to the signatures on the photograph, and some light creasing, toning, and a few trivial tack holes to the letter. A stellar photo and scant sentiment, circa 1963, these items harken to the Stones’ legendary line-up. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

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Glossy 10 x 8 ATCO Rolling Stones Records publicity photo, signed in blue felt tip by Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts, Bill Wyman, and Mick Taylor. In very good condition, with scattered creases and surface marks, a few small edge tears, tape to reverse, and fingerprint brush to Richards’s signature. This specific line up of the Stones (1969-1974) with Mick Taylor is considered by critics and fans as the most prolific and creative with a body of work including Exile on Main Street, Goat Heads Soup, Sticky Fingers, and It’s Only Rock and Roll. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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In-person single-signed Fender guitar 325. Keith Richards.

Wood-finish Fender Squier Tele ‘telecaster-style’ electric guitar, nicely signed in-person on the body in blue felt tip. In fine condition. Originally obtained by in-person specialist Mike Wehrmann. An eye-catching item, with plenty of room for other members if so desired. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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Some Girls album signed in-person in blue felt tip on the front cover by Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Ron Wood, Bill Wyman, and Charlie Watts. In fine condition, with light to moderate contrast to portions of each signature. The record is not included. Originally obtained by inperson specialist Mike Wehrmann. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Impressive color 40.5 x 30 handhighlighted glicee on a cloth canvas, by Sebastian Kruger, #35/99, featuring a close-up image of a young Jagger in a black hat with a bee resting on the rim. Signed in the bottom left corner by the artist Sebastian Kruger in silver felt tip and signed again by Kruger on the reverse in black felt tip, adding “2008.” In fine condition.RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

Rolling Stones.

An original concert handbill promoting The Rolling Stones appearance at the ABC Ardwick, UK on September 28, 1966, 9 x 5.75. Also appearing on the bill were Ike & Tina Turner, The Yardbirds, Peter Jay and The New Jay Walkers, The Kings Of Rhythm Orchestra, The Ike-Ettes, Bobby John, Jimmy Thomas and Ray Cameron. Reverse bears the original booking form. In very good condition, with central horizontal and vertical fold and scattered creases and wrinkles. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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Gered Mankowitz photograph measuring 13 x 14. From the noted photographer that shot the album covers for Out of Our Heads, December’s Children and Between the Buttons, comes this exceptional group photo of the Stones in 1965, signed in the bottom border in black ink by the photographer, Gered Mankowitz and acquired from a gallery exhibition in 1993. Matted and framed to an overall size of 19.5 x 25. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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Rare 1973 European tour poster. This unforgettable poster design was created by none other than John Pasche, the graphic artist responsible for many of the group’s 1970s tour posters, but best known as the creator of the iconic ‘tongue’ logo that has symbolized the Rolling Stones as a brand name since 1971. With photographic help from David Thorpe, this somewhat provocative image is a favorite amongst collectors. During the seven week tour, the Stones made seventeen stops throughout Europe and Scandanavia, and also played three shows in their home country between September 1 and October 19. Rolled and in very good condition, with scattered light surface and edge creasing, a small area of surface loss along the left edge, and a tear at the top edge. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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Vibrant color 14 x 21.5 original advertising poster, featuring a drawing of a nude woman with a oversized flowing shawl, entitled ‘Rolling Stones in Concert.’ Rolled and in fine condition. This poster was used during the 1969 Rolling Stones US Tour to promote their upcoming shows.RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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Rolling Stones 1970 European tour poster, 24 x 33.5, designed by John Pasche. This was the Stones’ first tour of Europe since 1967; thus, a first chance for fans to see and hear the group’s newest member, guitarist Mick Taylor. During the 5-week jaunt from August 30 to October 9, the Stones played to audiences in Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Germany, France, Austria, and The Netherlands. Rolled and in very good condition, with scattered surface and edge creasing, some rubbing along the right edge, and a few tears along the left edge. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

333. Rolling Stones.

Very scarce 1976 European tour poster, 23.5 x 33. Christian Piper’s design, featuring the Matterhorn in the background, was adapted for use during the group’s 39-date tour between April 28 and June 23, 1976, in support of the just released album, Black and Blue. Rolled and in very good condition, with scattered light surface creasing and a moderate tear to the bottom right corner. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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Window card from the landmark documentary, Gimme Shelter 334. Rolling Stones.

Window card blank, 14 x 22, for the documentary Gimme Shelter. The stark reality of the tragic events of December 6, 1969, a low point in rock & roll history as the 1960s came to a close, was captured by the Maysles Brothers in the 1970 documentary Gimme Shelter. Organized by The Rolling Stones and The Grateful Dead, the hastily arranged free concert event at northern California’s Altamont Speedway was doomed from the start with Hells Angels being hired as security. The Grateful Dead declined to take the turn onstage due to the escalating violence. Nearly 300,000 were in attendance and before it was over there were scores of injuries, extensive property damage, and four attendees were dead: one murdered, two by hit-and-run, and one drowned. By eerie coincidence, several fights near the front of the stage broke out during ‘Sympathy for the Devil,’ bringing the concert to a temporary halt. Card is affixed to a slightly larger black sheet. In fine condition, with mild edge toning and some light surface rubbing. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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record sales award for the sale of 1,000,000 copies of Steel Wheels. Matted and framed with a disc, commemorative cassette, and RIAA commemorative plaque, to an overall size of 16 x 20.25. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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concert handbill, 9 x 6.25, promoting The Rolling Stones appearance at the Capitol Cinema, Aberdeen, UK on May 19, 1964. Also appearing on the bill were Peter And Gordon, Tony March, Dave Berry and the Cruisers, Mark Peters and the Silhouettes, Milly and the Five Embers and Freddie and the Dreamers. The original booking form is still attached to the right hand side. In fine, bright condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

337. Rolling Stones. Two posters,

23.5 x 33, one featuring a head-shot of Jagger, entitled ‘Mick Jagger— RCA Studios—Hollywood/California—1965,’ and the other featuring a group photo, entitled ‘The Rolling Stones—Primrose Hill—NorthLondon—1967,’ each featuring a circular embossed Creed Mankowitz Archive label at the bottom right corner, and each signed in black ink by Mankowitz. Scattered light surface creasing and marks, and light areas of surface loss along the left edge and a small adhesive remnant to Jagger’s poster, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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Original handbill, 8 x 12.5 for a Stones performance at the Tower Ballroom which took place on August 10, 1964, which coincided with the finals of the Beat Group Contest sponsored by Rael-Brook and the Cavern Club; and a ticket to the event, 3.5 x 4.5, stating “The Rolling Stones will be on stage at about 10 p.m .for approximately 50 minutes.” In very good to fine condition, with scattered creases and wrinkles to handbill, as well as a small spot near bottom, and mild edge toning to edges of ticket. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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enal color limited edition screen print, 26 x 35, #7/190, entitled ‘Mick with Harmonica II,’ signed in the bottom border by artist Ronnie Wood, with an embossed Scream Art logo in the bottom right corner. In fine condition, with some light creasing. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

340. Rolling Stones.

A complete ticket from the Rolling Stones performance at the 4th National Jazz Festival, 5 x 3.25, held at Richmond Athletic Association Grounds, Surrey on August 7, 1964. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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341. Rolling Stones.

Set of five, full unused tickets spanning the 1960s through the 2000s. Included is one unused ticket from each decade in which they’ve rocked the world’s concert stages: Tower Ballroom, New Brighton, Liverpool UK, August 10, 1964; Palais Des Sports, Lyon, France, June 9, 1976; Candlestick Park, San Francisco, October 18, 1981; Wembley Stadium, London, July 16, 1995; and Downsview Park, Toronto, July 30, 2003 (the largest single-day concert audience in history). In fine condition, with two sets of staple marks to the left edge of the Wembley Stadium ticket. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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Rolling Stones A Bigger Bang leather biker tour jacket. Black leather jacket, size XL, by Orchard features “The Rolling Stones A Bigger Bang” embroidered over the left breast, and a Stones ‘mosaic-type’ logo embroidered on the back. In fine condition. The Stones Bigger Bang tour took place between August 2005 to August 2007, and is the second highest grossing tour of all time. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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The only Morrison-signed Doors album known to exist 343. Jim Morrison.

Amazing and evidently one-of-a-kind Morrison Hotel album, signed on the inside gatefold over his face in blue felt tip, “J. Morrison.” Signature a shade or two light, a bit of indistinct contrast to a few strokes of signature (over Morrison’s hair), and some partial separations to horizontal edges of signed side of gatefold, otherwise fine condition. The record is included. After the lukewarm reception for their experimental The Soft Parade, the Doors went back to the blues-inflected basics for their follow-up album, Morrison Hotel, in 1970. After the owners of the Morrison Hotel (a real establishment at 1246 South Hope Street in Los Angeles) denied permission to photograph there, the band managed to sneak inside as a photographer captured the now-iconic image of the band members gazing through the window. Rock and roll expert Roger Epperson has enthusiastically gone on record stating that this is the only album authentically signed by Morrison that he has ever seen. Before the album came into the possession of our consignor, Epperson acquired it directly from the original recipient, who, in turn, explained that he obtained Morrison’s signature in Seattle in 1970, shortly after the album’s release. The man, who lived next door to the auditorium where the Doors were to perform, saw Morrison smoking a cigarette outside during a sound check, chatted with the musician, and handed the album to Morrison, who signed it in the man’s presence. After extensive research, we were unable to turn up a single example of any other album bearing Morrison’s authentic signature. While any form of Morrison’s signature is scarce and desirable, the significance and very special nature of this item raises its status from mere rarity to the most exclusive echelon in the field of collecting: a true singularity. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $1000)

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344. The Doors.

Album proof for The Doors album, Morrison Hotel, measuring 35 x 15.25. The group’s fifth album was released in February 1970, and peaked at #4 on the Billboard album chart. The cover photo was taken at the actual Morrison Hotel located at 1246 South Hope Street in Los Angeles. The band asked the owners if they could photograph the hotel and they declined, so the band went inside when nobody was looking and took the photograph. The rear cover features a photograph of the Hard Rock Cafe on 300 East 5th Street, Los Angeles. The founders of the later and otherwise unrelated Hard Rock Cafe chain used the name, having seen it on the Doors’ album. The original cafe is no longer open for business. In very good condition, with scattered light surface creasing, light soiling, a fingerprint mark towards the top edge, and a few ink notations. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

Rare signed first printing of ‘The Lords and the New Creatures’ 345. Jim Morrison.

Signed book: The Lords and the New Creatures Poems. First printing. NY: Simon & Schuster. Hardcover with dustjacket, 5.5 x 8.5, 141 pages. Signed and inscribed in brown felt tip on the third free end page, “For Billy James, J Morrison.” In fine condition, with a couple small brushes to inscription and a single letter of signature, and some light creasing and spotting to a few inside pages. Original dustjacket shows mild toning and creasing as well as several edge tears. Accompanied by a notarized letter of provenance from a previous owner stating he purchased the book from a charity auction “Music vs. Aids,” conducted by Christie, Manson & Woods International for the benefit of the National Society of Recording Arts and Sciences, as well as the original receipt. A scarce and highly desirable offering of Morrison’s only writings published during his lifetime. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

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Signed book: The Doors. First edition, first printing. NY: Hyperion, 2006. Hardcover, 11.5 x 11, 283 pages. Signed on the title page in black felt tip by Robby Krieger and John Densmore, and in blue felt tip by Ray Manzarek. In fine condition, with some light rubbing and surface dings to covers. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Doors.

The Doors concert poster, 13.75 x 21.75. Matted and framed to an overall size of 19.5 x 26.75. In fine condition. A very popular and in-demand poster featuring a Randy Tuten design and iconic photograph by Joel Brodsky, BG-119 from the Bill Graham series, for The Doors two nights at San Francisco’s Winterland on February 5 and 6, 1970; the gigs coinciding with the release of Morrison Hotel/Hard Rock Café. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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350. The Doors.

izing original color 16.5 x 21.5 famous composite photo of The Doors. Triple-matted and framed to an overall size of 25.5 x 30. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

348. Jim Morrison. Original color satin-finish 9 x 13.25 Henry Diltz photo, capturing The Doors’ front man mid-performance while he gazes off stage, signed in the bottom border in black ink by Diltz, adding “Jim Morrison 1968.” Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 15.5 x 19.75. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.… (MB $200)

1968 Northern California Folk-Rock Festival Poster, 14.25 x 21.25. The festival, held May 18-19, was the first of two held at the Santa Clara Fairgrounds in San Jose. A stellar line-up included The Doors with Jefferson Airplane, The Animals, Country Joe, Taj Mahal, and others. Although not advertised, The Grateful Dead also appeared. A very scarce poster. This item was on display at the Rock & Roll McDonald’s in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, from 1991 until 2010, at which time all of the memorabilia was placed in storage until October 2011. 100% of the consignor’s proceeds from this item will be donated to Ronald McDonald Charities of Eastern Wisconsin. In fine condition with moderate fading. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

351. The Doors.

Original ticket to The Doors September 27, 1967, concert at the KRNT Theater in Des Moines, Iowa, 4 x 1.25. Balcony ticket had an original price of $4.50. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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the who Early group photo signed by Keith and the band 352. The Who.

Vintage glossy 6.25 x 8 photo of the band with their instruments, signed in the lower border in blue ballpoint by Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend and in black ballpoint by John Entwistle and Keith Moon. Matted to an overall size of 10.25 x 12.25. Scattered noticeable creases, some light soiling and spotting, several creases lightly affecting signatures, and Entwistle’s and Moon’s signatures fairly light, but still legible, otherwise very good condition. A desirable image of the band’s original, and most famous line-up. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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353. The Who.

Live at Leeds album signed inperson on the front cover in blue felt tip by Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend, and John Entwistle. In fine condition. The record is not included. Originally obtained by in-person specialist Mike Wehrmann. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Three ‘Who Put the Boot In’ tour items: Bellboy magazine official tour program for the ‘Who Put the Boot In’ concerts in London, Glasgow, and Swansea in 1976, 39 pages. 8.25 x 11.75; concert handbill for Charlton, May 31, 1976, with The Who, the Sensational Alex Harvey Band, Little Feat, Outlaws, and Streetwalkers. 5.5 x 8.25; and a concert ticket for the same advertised show on May 31, 1976, at the Charlton Athletic Football Club. 3.5 x 3. In very good condition, with light wear and creasing to the program, scattered rubbing to the handbill, and a few trivial creases to the ticket.RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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Scarce 1969 Fender Swinger, once owned by John Entwistle 356. John Entwistle.

John Entwistle’s 1969 Fender Swinger electric guitar originally acquired at the sale of his estate at Sotheby’s, London, on May 13, 2003. A wonderful opportunity to not only acquire a rare guitar, but one formally owned by one of the premier bassists of the rock era, John Entwistle. As The Who bassist was known for his vast and varied collection of guitars, it is no surprise that he would have in his treasure trove of instruments one of the rarest of all Fender models. The Swinger was an attempt by CBS (which had bought the company in 1965) to extract cash from inventory by combining unused bodies from the failed Fender Bass V with parts from the Fender Musicmaster. As the Swinger was built using parts that were surplus, the individual components may be older than the guitar. For example, the neck may be date-stamped 1966. As far as is known, all Swingers were assembled in 1969. There are estimates that only 250 to 300 Swingers were ever produced. The original color of this example is Lake Placid blue; however, as the result of the lacquer yellowing over the years, it now has taken on a deep green hue. The body exhibits scattered nicks, dings, edge chips and other expected wear from use. Guitar comes with a black Fender hardshell case, with an old Continental Airlines tag attached to the handle. Provenance: Lot 191, The John Entwistle Collection, Sotheby’s, London, May 13, 2003. RRAuction COA.…(MB $300)

The shirt off Keith’s back 357. Keith Moon.

Blue and black-striped cream-colored button-down short-sleeve shirt, with a Big 7 manufacturer’s tag. In fine condition. Accompanied by a notarized letter of provenance from Donna D. Talbot, a former employee of the club, Fifth Dimension: “It was 1967 and I was 16 years old, a rock and roller to the core living in Ann Arbor, MI working at the local teen club, Fifth Dimension. In the club was a small, boutique, the Purple Froggy which sold the usual fare; posters, jewelry, sunglasses and clothing. I loved to sew and frequently made stage clothes for the bands that came thru the club and the boutique owner kindly allowed me to display a few pieces for sale. The Who played the club on June 14th. I was working during sound check and Keith Moon asked if he could see the boutique. He liked one of my jackets and worked out a trade for the shirt off his back and another from his wardrobe trunk. This short sleeve white with blue and black check is the one off his back.” RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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Original signed program from their ‘81 tour of the UK 358. The Who.

Original program from their 1981 UK tour, 9.5 x 11.75, featuring a multitude of color images from tour and composite photos, signed in black ballpoint on the front cover by Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend (ins), John Entwistle, and Kenney Jones, and also signed “Rabbit” by keyboard player, John Bundrick. In fine condition, with some light creasing and rubbing. Accompanied by three candid photos and a letter of authenticity from Tracks LTD. A stellar collection of signatures from the new line-up, in the midst of their third tour since the passing of legendary drummer, Keith Moon. RRAuction COA.…(MB $250)

360. The Who.

Nurnberg 1979 concert poster, 24 x 34. A diverse line-up took the stage in this massive event held at Zeppelinfeld with inspired performances from The Who, AC/DC, Cheap Trick, Miriam Makeba, Scorpions, Steve Gibbons Band, and Zanki & Band. But late additions such as Molly Hatchet and Nils Lofgren were also given rave reviews. Rolled and in very good condition, with horizontal creasing, scattered light surface creasing, and some tears along the edges. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

361. The Who and Led Zeppelin.

359. The Who.

Original color handbill, 5.5 x 8.5, for The Who and Iron Butterfly at the Memorial Auditorium on July 8, 1968. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

Original late 1960s UK bootleg concert program for Led Zeppelin and The Who, 8.5 x 11. Scattered light surface creasing and areas of toning around the edges of the cover, and creasing, toning and light foxing to the pages, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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362. Roger Daltrey AnD Pete Townshend. Large ink signatures, “Roger Daltrey,” and “Pete Townshend,” on individual colored album pages. Both are double matted and framed together with a photo of the pair on stage with The Who, to an overall size of 20 x 17.25. In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

The Who.

Ink signatures of Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend, John Entwistle, and Ken Jones on two off-white 6 x 5 album pages, with individual clipped photos of the band next to their respective signatures. Both are matted together with a photo of an early Who poster, to an overall size of 20 x 16. In fine condition, with toning to edges of one page, and light show-through from an affixed photo on reverse of Daltrey and Townshend’s page. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1967 set of signatures obtained during The Who Sell Out tour 364. The Who.

Vintage red felt tip signatures of Pete Townshend, Roger Daltrey, John Entwistle, and Keith Moon on two consecutive album pages, measuring 8 x 2.5 in total length. Collector’s notation along top of page’s reads, “The Who 24.4.67 Bath Pavilion.” In fine condition, with a bit of scattered light edge toning. A month earlier, The Who performed for the first time in North America. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Roger Epperson/REAL. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Superb illustration of Roger Daltrey sketched by his band mate, ‘The Ox’ 365. John Entwistle.

Original color ink and felt tip sketch of Roger Daltrey drawn by John Entwistle, on a clear 11.75 x 16.5 sheet of artist’s paper. In fine condition. A one-of-a-kind sketch from Entwistle’s lauded collection. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Tracks LTD. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

A bold rendition of ‘Moon the Loon’ from the hand of John Entwistle 366.

John Entwistle.

Original pencil sketch of Keith Moon, drawn by John Entwistle, on an off-white 11.75 x 8.25 sheet. In very good condition, with scattered surface creasing and two sizable pieces of tape, one at the top edge and one at the bottom. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Tracks LTD. A fantastically fitting and precise presentation of The Who’s eccentric drummer. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Versace jacket, donned by Thunder Fingers 367. John Entwistle.

Concert-worn Versace jacket, accompanied by a fuschia shirt. The jacket can be seen in the far right mid-section of the wardrobe trunk in the accompanying picture. It is undeniable that ‘The Ox’ had a wonderful fashion sensibility most suited to such an imposing figure. In tandem with his wide array of equally stylish bass guitars, he cut quite a profile on the world’s concert stages during his nearly 40-year career with The Who. Originally sold at the John Entwistle sale at Christie’s London in 2003. Also included is a pair of Entwistle’s unworn, black Wrangler jeans. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

368. The Who.

Three shirts from The Who’s 1982 farewell tour: an XL long sleeve blue pullover, embroidered over the left breast, “John Scher presents The Who, Oct. 10, 1982, Byrne Meadowlands Arena”; a small blue pullover hoodie with the band’s name on the left breast; and a child’s size zip-up hoodie, also with the band’s name on the left breast. In fine overall condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $150)

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Led Zeppelin II, obtained at ‘Bonzo’s’ home in 1970 369. John Bonham.

Desirable Led Zeppelin II album, signed and inscribed on the front in blue ballpoint, “For Lisa, Best Wishes, John Bonham.” In very good condition, with moderate scattered surface creasing, marks and rubbing, some paper loss along the spine, and ‘rings of wear.’ The record is included. Signature was obtained at Bonham’s home in 1970. A treasured, single-signed piece from ‘The Beast,’ harkening straight from the gritty days of rock, when Led Zeppelin ruled the world. Accompanied by a letter from the recipient, and a letter of authenticity from Tracks LTD. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

370. Led Zeppelin.

RIAA certified platinum sales award for Presence. One of the first-ever certified platinum albums, the group’s seventh studio album, Presence, was released on April 1, 1976, certified gold for 500,000 copies on the same day, and certified platinum for 1,000,000 copies less than two weeks later. This example is presented to WEA-New York, the subsidiary label of the group’s own Swan Song Records. Framed, with a small reproduction photo from the album and an RIAA plaque, to an overall size of 17 x 21. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

Houses of the Holy signed in-person 371. Led Zeppelin.

Houses of the Holy album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, and John Paul Jones. In fine condition, with scattered light wear and rubbing to covers. The record is not included. Originally obtained by in-person specialist Mike Wehrmann. Houses of the Holy was Led Zeppelin’s final studio release on Atlantic Records before forming their own label, Swan Song Records, in 1974. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Zeppelin.

Original handbill, 8.25 x 10.25, the Bath Festival of Blues & Progressive Music, 6.25 x 3, held on June 27 and 28, 1970 1970 at Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet. Artists that appeared included Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Donovan, John Mayall, Moody Blues, Frank Zappa, Canned Heat and many others. In very good condition, with moderate tape toning to edges and uniform toning to handbill. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

374. Led Zeppelin.

372. Led Zeppelin.

Handbill for the inaugural edition of ‘Pop Proms,’ 5 x 16.5, featuring performances by Led Zeppelin and The Who amongst the week of concerts June 29 to July 5, 1969, at London’s Royal Albert Hall. Horizontal creases and scattered light creasing, otherwise fine condition. Fans refused to leave at the conclusion of Zepp’s set, and despite the power being turned off to the stage, after a plea from Robert Plant to restore power, the band launched into ‘Long Tall Sally,’ as the crowd erupted. As a reviewer observed, ‘the stage became thick with paper aeroplanes thrown from the boxes along with a ticker tape reception of handbills and balloons and petals of the flowers from the foot of the stage. The Zeppelin truly deserved the acclaim. It is boggling that in a matter of months they have achieved such a high degree of musicianship and become one of the biggest crowd pullers around. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

‘Physical Graffiti’ promotional poster, 37 x 24. The rarely seen promo poster for Zepp’s sixth studio album features Peter Corriston’s rendering of a New York City tenement block. The album went on to instant gold upon release in March 1975 and has claimed the #70 position in Rolling Stone magazines ‘500 Greatest Albums of All-Time.’ Rolled and in very good condition, with scattered light creasing, tears along the edges, and a mild area of paper loss to the top left edge. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

375. Led Zeppelin.

Phenomenal original color 12.5 x 21.5 print entitled ‘Bill Graham presents Led Zeppelin in San Fransico, along with the Bonzo Dog Band, Roland Kirk and his Vibrations Society for three days of Brotherhood of Light.’ Added at the bottom border is an additional performance featuring The Rolling Stones. Matted and framed, with a smaller flyer featuring the same design, and three unused tickets. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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Difficult-to-find limited edition ‘Object’ from Presence 376. Led Zeppelin.

Ultra rare, promotional-only 1976 US Swan Song limited edition, hand-numbered 12˝ replica statuette of the monolith or ‘Object’ depicted on the cover of the Presence album, #649/1000, complete with its custom-etched base still attached. Base reads, “Led Zeppelin, Presence ‘The Object’ © 1976 Swan Songs Inc.” This item sports a few chips from unsecured storage. In fine condition, with a chip to one corner, a few light chips to base, and a small covered up chip to another top edge. Accompanied by an unsigned copy of Presence. Only 1,000 were manufactured for official distribution, and many have long been broken and discarded. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

377. Robert Plant.

Purple paisley button-down, long-sleeved shirt. Donated by Robert Plant to a music charity circa 1991, the shirt was presumably worn by the singer during the “Manic Nirvana’ tour of 1990. It was on display at the Rock & Roll McDonald’s in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, from 1991 until 2010, at which time all of the restaurant’s memorabilia was placed in storage until October 2011. Unfortunately, the original LOA was separated from the shirt during the McDonald’s remodeling. 100% of the consignor’s proceeds from this item will be donated to Ronald McDonald Charities of Eastern Wisconsin. In fine condition, with some adhesive remnant on the left cuff from previous display. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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Led Zeppelin.

Stellar original program from Led Zeppelin’s 1975 U. S. Tour, 8.5 x 11, featuring pages of color photos. In fine condition, with some trivial surface marks to the cover. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

Original Pop Proms program featuring a write-up on Led Zeppelin, 8.5 x 11.75. Scattered light surface creasing, marks, and wear to the cover, and the centerfold poster unattached, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

380.

Led Zeppelin.

Unused concert ticket, 6.75 x 3, for Led Zeppelin’s performance at Knebworth Park Nr Steveage, Herts, UK. August 11, 1979. Ticket #C16945. In fine condition, with two staple marks at the left edge. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

381.

Led Zeppelin.

Full, unused concert ticket for Led Zeppelin’s February 27, 1975, show at the Sam Houston Coliseum, 3.5 x 1.5, with a Lone Star beer advertisement on the reverse. Ticket is housed in a Lucite holder and is in fine condition. Playing 38 shows in 24 cities between January 18 and March 27, the tour had its ups and downs, as Jimmy Page was recovering from a broken finger and Robert Plant suffered with the flu, forcing cancellation of one show. Despite the problems, the tour was the band’s most successful to date. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

382. Led Zeppelin.

Original ticket from the Bath Festival of Blues & Progressive Music, 6.25 x 3, held on June 27 and 28, 1970 at Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet. Artists that appeared included Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Donovan, John Mayall, Moody Blues, Frank Zappa, Canned Heat and many others. Central vertical creasing, some other scattered light creases, and a bit of light toning, otherwise very good condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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pink floyd Scarce vintage portrait from early 1968, signed by all five, including Syd, right after the addition of Gilmour— the first of its kind we have ever encountered

383. Pink Floyd. Virtually unobtainable, vintage glossy

6.5 x 4.75 group photo, signed in green felt tip, “David,” “Roger Waters,” “Syd,” “Rick,” and “Nick.” Collector’s notation on reverse reads, “Pink Floyd—Lewes Town Hall 19-1-1968 (Promoted by Norman Ashdown for Lewes F. C.).” A few scattered creases and surface marks, some light contrast to a couple of signatures, and some scattered light silvering, otherwise fine condition. Consignor notes that this item originated from an auction of Elton John’s collection. This rare line-up only publicly performed four times as a five-piece band. Gilmour was added to the band in January of 1968 as a guitarist, as the band intended to keep Barrett in the group as a non-performing songwriter. This is the first time we have ever encountered this extremely scarce line-up on a photograph—that coupled with its incredibly desirable format—makes this item a must have addition to any advanced Pink Floyd collection. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

384. Roger Waters.

Black Giorgio Armani suit, including single-breasted jacket and matching slacks. Worn by Roger Waters on the first leg of The Dark Side of the Moon tour. Comes with photo of Waters onstage wearing the suit. LOA from tour entourage member. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

Complete set of picks from

Waters and his band’s Wall tour

385. Roger Waters.

Collection of seven red Planet Waves picks, each measuring 1 x 1.25, and each featuring the name of a different member of Roger Water’s band, including Snowy White, Dave Kilminster, Jon Carin, Graham Broad, G. E. Smith, and Harry Waters, each bearing the crossed hammers logo from The Wall on the reverse. The picks are lined-up, with the bottom tips secured in a strip of masking tape. In fine condition. This collection not only presents the first pick featuring Roger Waters’ name, but is also the first complete set, featuring the names of each band member— a full set such as this is an exceptionally rare find. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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Exceptionally scarce signature from rock’s most iconic recluse 386. Syd Barrett. Signed book:

Psychedelic Renegades: Photos of Syd Barrett. Limited edition first edition, #303/950. England: Genesis Publications, 2001, 10 x 12. Signed in blue felt tip on the reverse of the limitations page on a bookplate by Syd Barrett, “Barrett,” and in black felt tip on the limitations page by photographer Mick Rock. Housed in a color slipcase bearing photos of Barrett. In very fine condition. Syd was a recluse for the last several decades of his life—a shut-in in Oxford, living in mother’s semi-detached home—and thus there are few, if any, signatures since the late 1960’s apart from this edition. A truly amazing piece of Pink Floyd memorabilia, preserving the notoriously rare signature from the troubled genius behind the musical phenomenon. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

Highly coveted Inside Out, complete with its box of delights 387. Nick Mason.

Signed book: Inside Out: A Personal History of Pink Floyd. Limited edition of 500 copies (this being No. 360). London: Genesis Publications Weidenfeld and Nicholson, 2004. Hardcover, 8.75 x 11.75, 359 pages. Signed in blue ink on a bookplate affixed to the reverse of the first free end page. Book is stored in its 15.75 x 21 case and comes with a monograph booklet, two color prints created and signed and numbered by Storm Thorgerson, a Pink Floyd backstage pass, a Thorgerson designed t-shirt, a “Hi Hat” winter hat, a pair of American hickory drumsticks prepared for Mason especially for this edition by Pro-Mark, a drum key with lanyard, a Paiste cymbal badge/ tiepin, a Polaroid of Mason working on the book, and a set of 12 postcards of the band and various designs. In fine condition, with a couple trivial dings to photo on cover of book, and a partial separation to one divider of case. These editions, which sold out quickly, are highly prized by collectors and are seldom available. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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388. Roger Waters.

Stellar collection of nine all access, VIP, and crew backstage passes, including three cloth, three housed in protective plastic covers, two paperstock, and one hard plastic pass, each measuring approximately 3.25 x 4.5. Seven of are from The Dark Side of the Moon tour, one from the 2003 In the Flesh tour, and one other. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

389. Roger Waters.

Five items: three signed miniposters, two identical 12 x 17 Spanish promotional posters for his Dark Side of the Moon tour, and a 17.25 x 23.5 lithograph for a 2006 tour, each signed in silver ink by Waters; and two color 8 x 10 promotional head-shot photos, glossy and matte-finish, one signed in silver ink and the other in black felt tip. In fine condition, with scattered light surface creasing and marks. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

An eclectic offering

of history and art from the band’s mysterious lyricist

390. Syd Barrett.

Singer and songwriter (1946–2006) and a founding member of Pink Floyd. Barrett’s handwritten history notations, one lightly-lined page, 4 x 6, removed from a larger spiral bound notebook. Headed at the top, “Ten centuries of Anglo Saxons,” Barrett writes 13 more lines underneath, mentioning “The Franks and the Ottoman revolution”; and a black ink Uni-ball Eye micro artist’s pen from a collection of Barrett’s art materials. Both items originate from lots from Cheffin’s auction of Barrett’s estate in 2006, and come with photocopied certificates of authenticity from the lots these two items were taken from, as well as copies of the catalog pages. In fine condition, with rough edges to left side of sheet from removal. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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An exceptionally scarce, personalized iPad from Waters to his band and crew 391. Roger Waters.

Roger Waters, The Wall Live edition iPad, 7.5 x 9.5, featuring an image of the crossed hammers and crumbling brick wall logo engraved on the reverse. Comes complete in original packaging with accessories. In fine, brand-new, never before used, condition. This particular iPad was an ‘end of tour gift,’ given directly to the tour’s wardrobe supervisor. Approximately 100 were made and distributed to the band and crew as a token of thanks for all of their help during the tour.RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

392. Roger Waters.

Two items: a black ‘official’ tour jacket North End fleece-lined performance stretch, size large, with embroidered lettering on the left breast, “Roger Waters, The Wall Live, USA, Canada, Mexico, 2010.” These jackets were only produced and given to the touring crew and band; and a patch sewn on the back featuring the crossed hammers logo for The Wall; and a black short-sleeved Hanes Heavyweight concert t-shirt for Roger Waters, The Wall Live, size large, with cities and dates of the 2010 tour on the back. In fine condition.RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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393. Pink Floyd.

Pink Floyd concert poster, 19 x 27, from the Oakland Coliseum on May 9 and 10, 1977. Triple matted and framed to an overall size of 27.75 x 36. In fine condition. One of Randy Tuten’s most heralded creations is his design for Pink Floyd’s return to Oakland Coliseum in May 1977, as seen in this beautiful first printing. The tour, in support of the band’s then-current album, Animals, was considered to be their most ambitious to that point, with Tuten garnering inspiration from ‘Pigs on the Wing,’ the lead track from the album. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

396. Pink Floyd. Two items

from the 1969 U. K. tour: handbill for the June 21, 1969, concert at Liverpool’s Royal Philharmonic Hall where Pink Floyd performed with their new pan pot 360 degree sound system dubbed the ‘Azimuth Coordinator.’ The show, dubbed ‘More Furious Madness from the Massed Gadgets of Auximenes’ consisted of two experimental suites, ‘The Man’ and ‘The Journey,’ most of the songs either renamed, earlier material or released later under a different name. 8 x 11.5. Central horizontal and vertical crease to the flyer, and toning to the edges; program for the same tour, 8 x 10. In very good condition, with scattered light toning and foxing. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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394. Roger Waters.

Three different color posters for The Dark Side of the Moon tour, each measuring approximately 24.5 x 36.5, and each signed in gold ink by Waters. In fine condition, with scattered surface creasing and some tears to the edges. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Roger Waters silver record award commemorating “Record Breaking Performances” for The Wall North American Tour at the Staples Center on November 29-30, 2010, and December 5, 2010. Framed with a photo of Waters, a small silver plaque, and a color background depicting the Staples Center, to an overall size of 15.5 x 21.5. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

Ominously whimsical, limited edition artwork for the 2010 Wall tour 395. Roger Waters.

Limited edition print for Roger Waters, ‘The Wall,’ 2010/2011, numbered #66/250, featuring vibrant characters, signed in the bottom border in pencil by both Waters and artist Gerald Scarfe. 16.5 x 11.75. Rolled and in very fine condition. This print is a special edition that Waters signed specifically for the touring production and band. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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400. Michael Jackson.

398. Michael Jackson.

Thriller album signed on the inside gatefold in black felt tip. In fine condition. The record is included. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Back cover to USA for Africa’s ‘We Are The World,’ featuring an image of all the artists posing together, signed in blue felt tip by Jackson. Partial edge separations, creases, and some surface loss to back portion, not detracting from front cover’s appearance, and James Spence authentication label affixed to lower corner otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from James Spence. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

399. The Jacksons.

CBS Demonstration copy of Destiny album signed in blue and black ballpoint on the inside gatefold, “Michael Jackson,” “Marlon Jackson,” “To Sue, Peace, Love, Jackie Jackson,” “Tito Jackson, Love ya,” and “Love, Randy Jackson.” In fine condition, with some light wear and creasing to covers and a gold stamp to back cover. The record is included. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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401. Michael Jackson. Off-white

Motown Promotional album sleeve, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “To Dan, Love, Michael Jackson 1980.” In very good to fine condition, with scattered surface wear and staining, creasing to corners, an authentication label affixed to lower right corner, and mild ‘ring of wear’ to cover. Sleeve has a copy of The Jackson’s Triumph inside. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

404. Michael Jackson. Color folder from Disneyland’s Contemporary Resort, 9.5 x 12, signed on the cover in blue ballpoint. Edge tears and chips, partial separation along hinge, and scattered toning and soiling, lightly affecting Jackson’s signature, otherwise very good condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

405. Michael Jackson. Original

402. Michael Jackson.

Bad album award, consisting of a ‘Bad’ CD , booklet, and presentation plaque which reads, “Presented to Bill Catcher—WJMX for your participation in the success of Michael Jackson’s #1 album BAD.” One of the earliest of awards for the hugely successful album released in 1987 that sold eight million copies in the U. S. alone and spawned five #1 singles, including the title track, ‘Man In The Mirror,’ and ‘I Just Can’t Stop Loving You.’ Framed to an overall size of 17.5 x 13.5. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

403. Michael Jackson. You Rock

My World CD signed on the front of the booklet in black felt tip, “Love, Michael Jackson.” Light overall irregular ink adhesion to signature, otherwise fine condition. The CD is included. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

photocopied call sheet for the second day of shooting of the video for ‘Thriller,’ one page, both sides, 8.5 x 14, dated October 12, 1983. Cast listed on the sheet, in an unknown hand, has call times for “Michael Jackson,” and “Ola Ray,” at 7 pm, as well as “22 Dancers,” also with a 7 pm call time. Sheet lists two locations, stand-ins, including “Close-up Zombies,” and is requested “No Visitors Please.” At the bottom is listed the following two days and locations, with the reverse bearing a check list of equipment needed. In fine condition, with several horizontal folds. Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ is a 14-minute music video for the song of the same name released on December 2, 1983 and directed by John Landis, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Jackson. Voted as the most influential pop music video of all time, ‘Thriller’ proved to have a profound effect on popular culture, and was named “a watershed moment for the [music] industry” for its unprecedented merging of filmmaking and music. Guinness World Records listed it in 2006 as the “most successful music video,” selling over 9 million units. In 2009, the video was inducted into the National Film Registry of the Library of Congress, the first music video to ever receive this honor, for being “culturally, historically or aesthetically” significant. ‘Thriller’ is also notable for featuring one of the most sexualized dance routines of all time. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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406. Michael Jackson.

Sony Hi8 master video editing tape for ’Remember the Time,’ labeled; however, on the cassette and case as ‘Do You Remember.’ As part of the promotion for the hit single, ‘Remember the Time,’ from Jackson’s ‘Dangerous’ album, a music video, which was filmed in mid-January 1992, was released. Prior to the release of the video, Jackson’s record label promoted it by releasing clips, as well as releasing behind the scenes clips of making the video. The nine minute video was promoted as a ‘short film.’ Directed by John Singleton and choreographed by Fatima Robinson, the video was an elaborate production and became one of Jackson’s longest videos at over nine minutes. Set in ancient Egypt, the high-budget video featured groundbreaking visual effects and appearances by Eddie Murphy, Iman, The Pharcyde, Magic Johnson, Tom “Tiny” Lister, Jr. and Wylie. Jackson is featured in a physically complicated dance routine that became the centerpiece of other videos from the ‘Dangerous’ album. The video was well received by critics, one describing it as being a ‘gorgeous ancient Egyptian extravaganza’ video. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

407. Michael Jackson.

Original master editing tape for Jackson’s HIStory tour promotional commercials. Videotape contains 30, 60, and 90 second spots promoting HIStory. Accompanied by a DVD of the tape. The HIStory tour of 1996 and 1997 was the third and final worldwide solo concert tour by Jackson, covering 5 continents, 35 countries, and 58 cities. The 82 concerts were attended by approximately 4.5 million fans, beating his previous ‘Bad’ Tour with 4.4 million; the most widely attended concert tour ever by a solo artist at the time, grossing a total of over $163.5 million (excluding free concerts). RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

408. Michael Jackson.

Original master tape recording of a unique, unreleased version of Jackson’s song ‘Lady in My Life,’ recorded on a standard size cassette. ‘Lady in My Life’ was one of two songs from ‘Thriller’ that was not released as a single. Our consignor indicates this was recorded in Jackson’s personal studio in his Encino home and given to Steven Howell, Jackson’s personal videographer. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

409. Michael Jackson.

Original 16mm home movie, recorded by Steven Howell, approximately 1:45, taken outdoors, with several seconds of Jackson’s limousine driving by, with Jackson extending a gloved hand out the window. Remainder of the film shows people congregating for a look at Jackson and a close-up of one female admirer. Consignor notes film was purchased directly from Howell, Jackson’s personal videographer. Accompanied by a DVD of the film. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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Early oversized self-portrait, …and more! 410. Michael Jackson.

Hand-drawn self-portrait given to a fan and six other fan items. A super fan of Michael Jackson—in fact, one who befriended the young singer during the early days of the Jackson 5’s careers—was the original owner of this keepsake collection. The unnamed fan, who is one of the girls pictured in the 10 x 8 photo, grew up in Chicago where Michael met and showed an interest in her, inviting her to concerts, as well as his birthday parties. The hand-drawn self-portrait was a gift from Michael to her. The late pop music icon’s penchant for drawing was evident at a very early age. Surviving sketches of Disney characters, Charlie Chaplin and others, created by Jackson during the early 1970s, certainly attest to his interest in artistry beyond the recording studio and concert stage. During the 1980s; however, Jackson’s affinity for self-portraiture became a primary means of artistic expression; the caricature style coinciding with an obsession towards altering his appearance by means of plastic surgery. Jackson’s friend and well-known plastic surgeon, Dr. Steven Hoefflin, whose soon to be published book will feature a series of Jackson drawings from 1985, relates “…he drew countless pictures of himself as a young boy and of the man he hoped he would grow up

to be.” While it is common knowledge that Jackson made gifts of selfportraits to friends and fans from the very earliest days as a member of the Jackson 5, very few have actually appeared in the marketplace. Also included: a homemade fan concert sign, on a 28 x 22 sheet of red poster board covered in clipped magazine and newspaper photos of Jackson and his family; a color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Michael and one of his brothers posing with the recipient of the self-portrait and another female fan; a color satin-finish 7 x 5 photo taken at approximately the same time; a glossy 10 x 8 photo of the Jackson 5 on stage; a glossy 8 x 10 photo of Michael and a young Janet Jackson on stage; and a homemade double sided photo button. In very good condition, with a central vertical fold to sign, color photos slightly out of focus, and scattered surface marks to both glossy photos. The self-portrait sketch shows scattered storage folds and creases, toning, chipping to edges, red discoloration and soiling to upper portion of the image, otherwise very good. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

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411. Michael Jackson. White synthetic

custom short jacket with black foliate design and punched rhinestone embellishment, featuring an International Costume Co. manufacturer’s label, on which the faded name “Michael” can be seen. In fine condition, with scattered light staining. Accompanied by the book, Papa Joe’s Boys, The Jackson Story, featuring black and white images of the Jackson 5 performing in these jackets. RRAuction COA.… (MB $500)

412. Michael Jackson.

Glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo of Jackson clad in a leather jacket, his thumb hooked in his jeans front pocket. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

413. Michael Jackson.

Life magazine, 9 x 11, dated December 1997, with an image of Jackson and his new baby on the cover, signed on the cover in black felt tip. In fine condition, with some light corner tip creases. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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414. Michael Jackson.

Four items from Jackson’s Neverland Ranch: an empty leather Neverland OSS wallet (Office of Special Services, an armed security guars unit); a Neverland Valley Fire Department patch; a color 8.5 x 11 map of the attractions; and a blank sheet of 4 x 9 Neverland stationery. In fine condition. Neverland Ranch, located in Santa Barbara County, was home to Michael Jackson from 1988 to 2005. He named the property after the fantasy island in the story of Peter Pan, a boy who never grows up; a most fitting description since it contained, among other things, a floral clock, numerous statues of children, and a petting zoo. The amusement park included two miniature railroads and a Ferris wheel, Carousel, Zipper, Octopus, Pirate Ship, Wave Swinger, Super Slide, dragon wagon kiddie roller coaster and bumper cars, and an amusement arcade. Unfortunately, the property was also the focus of law enforcement after child molestation charges were made against the entertainer in the 1990s. In 2005, after declaring that he felt Neverland had been violated by warrantless searches by police, he no longer considered it a home, selling the property in 2008. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

415. Michael Jackson.

Sheet music to ‘Ben,’ 8.25 x 11, from the film of the same name, signed on the cover in black felt tip, “Michael Jackson & Ben.” Matted and framed to an overall size of 14.5 x 17.5. In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

416.

Michael Jackson.

Commemorative gold ticket award presented to Joe Jackson by Madison Square Garden. Award consists of a metallic ticket, 5.25 x 2, for a Jacksons concert on August 19, 1981, with a plaque reading “Presented to Joe Jackson to commemorate the sale of more than 140,000 tickets at Madison Square Garden 1970-1981.” Joe Jackson, of course, was Michael Jackson’s father and was heavily involved in the continued promotion and marketing of his sons. This award dates to the year before the release of the record-shattering ‘Thriller.’ Shadowboxframed to an overall size of 10 x 12.25. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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418. Michael Jackson.

Glossy 8 x 10 Epic Records publicity photo, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint “To Amelia, Love, Michael Jackson.” In fine condition, with scattered creases and surface marks, and two tack holes to top edge. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

419. Michael Jackson.

Glossy 8 x 10 Epic Records publicity photo of Jackson in a white bow tie and vest, signed in black felt tip, “Love, Michael Jackson.” Scattered creases and surface marks, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

420. Michael Jackson.

Glossy 8 x 10 Epic Records publicity photo, signed and inscribed in black ballpoint “To Marita, love, Michael Jackson.” Scattered creases, with a slightly heavier diagonal crease to lower left corner, and uniform light toning to borders, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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jazz and blues Remarkable boldly-signed candid 8 x 10 of ‘Lady Day’ 421.

Billie Holiday.

Legendary singer (1915–1959), revered as one of the greatest and most individual vocalists in the history of blues and jazz, who died from cirrhosis of the liver at the age of 44. Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 full-length candid photo of Holiday in a cocktail dress posing with a gentleman holding a dog, boldly signed and inscribed in fountain pen “For Jack, Thanks for your kind words, Billie Holiday.” In very good condition, with scattered light staining and spotting to image, including some into facial area and a few light bends. Holiday is quite difficult to find in signed images. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

Holiday agrees to the “advertising of beer only” 422. Billie Holiday.

. DS, signed “Miss Billie Holiday,” one page, 8.5 x 11, September 28, 1950. On Tom Kelley’ Studios letterhead, Holiday gives permission to the Schmidt Lithograph Company. In part: “I consent to the use of my name, portraits and pictures (photographed by Tom Kelley)…for advertising of beer only…I hereby certify that I am over twenty-one years of age, and that I have not given anyone the exclusive right to use my name, portrait, or picture.” Signed at the conclusion by Holiday, who adds her New York city address. A horizontal fold through signature and various degrees of toning to page, heavier to edges, and a few minor edge chips and tears, otherwise very good condition. A truly unique document. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Rare 1924 royalty agreement for her famed Jelly Bean Blues 423. Gertrude ‘Ma’ Rainey.

One of the earliest known American professional blues singers (1886-1939), and one of the first generation of such singers to record. DS, signed “Gertrude Ma Rainey,” two pages, 8.5 x 11, October 11, 1924. Royalty agreement between Chicago Music Company and Ma Rainey for her composition entitled ‘Jelly Bean Blues.’ Agreement states that Rainey will receive one quarter of any and all royalties of the composition used in mechanical reproduction and two cents per piano copy. Signed at the bottom of the second page by Rainey, and also signed by famous blues producer J. M. Williams. Expected folds, a couple small brushes to signature, and a uniform shade of toning, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by an embossed Library of Congress registration for ‘Jelly Bean Blues’ dated December 4, 1924. From the time of her first recordings with Paramount Records in 1923 to five years later, Ma Rainey made over 100 recordings; most notably ‘Bo-weevil Blues,’ ‘Moonshine Blues’, ‘Black Bottom,’ and ‘Soon This Morning.’ Paramount marketed her extensively, calling her ‘the Mother of the Blues,’ ‘the Songbird of the South,’ ‘the Gold-Neck Woman of the Blues’ and ‘the Paramount Wildcat.’ She was known for her very powerful vocal abilities, energetic disposition, majestic phrasing, and a ‘moaning’ style of singing similar to folk tradition. Though her powerful voice and disposition are not captured on her recordings, the other characteristics are present, and most evident on her early recordings, ‘Bo-weevil Blues’ and ‘Moonshine Blues.’ In 1924 she made some recordings with Louis Armstrong, including ‘Jelly Bean Blues,’ ‘Countin’ the Blues’ and ‘See, See Rider.’ In addition to touring and recording with the Georgia Jazz Band. Ma Rainey continued to tour until 1935 when she retired to her hometown, opening two theatres before her death in 1939. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

Rare 1948 traveling book from Bechet’s time with Jazz Limited 424. Sidney Bechet. Innovative

clarinetist and saxophonist (1897–1959) regarded as one of the greatest wind players in the history of jazz. American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada Traveling Book, 4 x 6, filled out and signed in blue ink on the inside of the front cover. In good condition, with moderate scattered toning, soiling, foxing, and rust spots from the staples that previously held the spine together. Issued on November 26, 1948, by Local No. 802 in New York, his book was used to record dues paid while performing out of town, and lists four entries detailing performances in Chicago and Philadelphia. A gritty relic from the jazz icon! Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Uncommon and desirable

signature, the first we have ever offered 425. Bix Beiderbecke.

Jazz cornetist, jazz pianist, and composer (1903–1931) whose chronic alcoholism contributed to his death at the age of 31. He was also the inspiration for the play, Young Man with a Horn. Very rare vintage fountain pen signature, “Sincerely, Bix Beiderbecke,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2 slip. A couple vertical creases through first name of signature and a couple trivial spots to top edge, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by an unsigned glossy 8 x 10 photo. Scarce in any form, this is the first time we have offered anything from Beiderbecke. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Stellar gathering of

signatures from iconic blues idols, including John Lee Hooker, Little Walter, and Memphis Slim 426.

Blues.

Lightnin’ Hopkins album signed on the front in ink by T Bone Walker, Little Walter, John Lee Hooker, Sonny Boy Williamson, and four others, and signed in ink on the back by Memphis Slim and two others. Scattered wear and rubbing, some light paper loss to the spine, scattered adhesive remnants and tape, and light contrast to a few of the signatures, otherwise fine condition. The record is included. Although not signed by Hopkins, this 1959 Folkways Records album is an amazing, one-of-a-kind addition to any blues collection! Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Rare signed photo of

the pioneering blues legend 427. ‘Big’ Bill Broonzy.

Prolific and influential blues singer/songwriter/guitarist (1898–1958). Vintage glossy 3.25 x 5.25 photo of Broonzy with his guitar, signed in the lower border in fountain pen, “Big Bill Broonzy.” Photo also bears a pre-printed signature in the image. In very good condition, with scattered crazing to finish and light overall irregular ink adhesion to signature. A rare offering from one of the key figures in the development of blues music in the 20th century. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Very early musical scale and sketch 428. John Coltrane.

Saxophonist, band leader, and composer (1926–1967) whose brilliant improvisatory skills and experimental spirit made him one of the most influential and highly regarded musicians in the history of jazz. After playing tenor and soprano sax with Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis, and Thelonious Monk, he led his own groups and made such classic recordings as ‘Giant Steps,’ ‘My Favorite Things,’ and ‘A Love Supreme.’ He died of liver cancer at the age of 41. Early musical manuscript in pencil, signed with a “J,” along the top edge, on one side of an 8 x 11 off-white sheet. Coltrane draws a large G-clef and stave lines, labeling bars and spaces and various notes. A key like this would only be necessary at the beginning of a study of music theory. Beneath the clef, Coltrane adds a pale yellow crayon sketch of a female profile. Reverse of sheet bears the Coltrane estate’s “2005 Jowcol Music” copyright ink stamp. In very good condition, with sketch very light, but mostly legible, scattered light soiling and toning, rough right edge with paper loss, and an ink spot near initial. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Elusive signature

of the genius jazzman

429. John Coltrane.

Vintage ballpoint signature, “John Coltrane,” on an off-white 5.5 x 4.5 album page. Some scattered light creases, and some light staining to borders, otherwise fine condition. Coltrane is extremely rare in any autograph material. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

430. Bill Evans.

Innovative and highly regarded jazz pianist (1929–1980) who worked briefly with Miles Davis before forming his own trio in the late 1950s. Evans’s influence as a keyboard artist has been acknowledged by the likes of Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, and Keith Jarrett. Plagued by a decades-long struggle with hepatitis and drug addition, Evans died at the age of 51. Semi-glossy 10 x 8 photo of Evans and Eddie Gomez sitting by the water, signed in black felt tip, “Bill Evans ‘80.” Photo is affixed to an identical size board. In fine condition, with some scattered light creasing to top right corner and along bottom. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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431. Coleman Hawkins. Du-

rable and influential jazz tenor saxophonist (1904–1969). Black ink signature, “Coleman Hawkins,” on an offwhite 5 x 3 card. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

432. Coleman Hawkins. Vintage

3.5 x 4.5 magazine photo of Hawkins playing his sax, signed in blue ballpoint, “Very truly yours, Coleman Hawkins.” Photo is affixed to an identical size card. In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Over two dozen Jazz greats play France in 1948, including Armstrong, Reinhardt, Hines, and Grappelli 433. Earl Hines, Django Reinhardt, and Stephane Grappelli. Original 1948

Festival International du Jazz in Nice program, 9.5 x 12, signed in ink on the front and back cover by 33 performers, including: Earl ‘Fatha’ Hines, Django Reinhardt, Stephane Grapelli, Barney Bigard,Louis Armstrong, Jack Teagarden, Big Sid Catlett, Lucky Thompson, Baby Dodds, Mezz Mezzrow, Bob Wilber, Rex Stewart, Hughes Panassie, and Ted Curry. In very good condition, with a couple detached pages, scattered toning and soiling to covers, mild handling wear, some light brushing to a couple of signatures, and some light wrinkling and creasing. Lauded as the ‘first jazz festival of international significance,’ this 1948 inaugural event would earn the title of the ‘flashiest and most prestigious jazz festival in Europe.’ Now an annual event, the Nice Jazz Festival continues to draw the whose who of the jazz world. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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434. John Lee Hooker. Original handbill for a John Lee Hooker performance at the Cavern Club, Liverpool, on June 12, 1964, 8.5 x 13.25. In very good condition, with a central horizontal fold, scattered light creasing and some light toning along the edges. RRAuction COA.… (MB $100)

435. Jazz Musicians.

Collection of four glossy signed photos, most inscribed to Gaston Criel, each measuring approximately 8 x 10, affixed to 13.5 x 10.5 black album pages, each featuring an esteemed jazz icon. Signers are: Duke Ellington, Claude Luter, Evelyn Tucker, and one other. Included are various glossy candid photos from players in the early jazz scene. In very good condition, with scattered light surface marks and rippling, slightly irregular ink adhesion and light contrast to Tucker’s signature and inscription, and light brushing to Ellington’s signature. This collection was compiled by Gaston Criel, the noted French poet, writer and jazz enthusiast in Paris’s famed St. Germain des Pres jazz scene. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

436. Jazz Musicians.

Collection of signatures and signed photos, most inscribed to Gaston Criel, affixed to eight 13.5 x 10.5 black album pages, each from an esteemed jazz icon. Signers are: W. C. Handy, Miff Mole, Zutty Singleton, Sidney Bechet, Pee Wee Irwin, Willie ‘the Lion’ Smith, Muggsy Spanier, Rex Stewart, George ‘Pop’ Foster, Sid Catlett, Jimmy Archey, and two others. Album pages also feature various clippings and unsigned photos. In good condition, with toning, soiling, some irregularly trimmed edges to more pronounced areas of paper loss to some photos, and slightly irregular ink adhesion to Archey’s signature. This collection was compiled by Gaston Criel, the noted French poet, writer and jazz enthusiast in Paris’s famed St. Germain des Pres jazz scene. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

437.

Jazz Musicians.

438.

Jazz Musicians.

Collection of five signed photos, most inscribed to Gaston Criel, affixed to eight 13.5 x 10.5 black album pages, each from an esteemed jazz icon. Signers are: Coleman Hawkins, Illinois Jacquet (2), Rex Stewart, and Don Byas. Pages also feature additional clippings and unsigned photos. In very good condition, with light surface creasing, rippling, and rubbing, with heavy contrast to one of Jacquet’s signatures, and slightly irregular ink adhesion and contracts to Stewart’s signature. This collection was compiled by Gaston Criel, the noted French poet, writer and jazz enthusiast in Paris’s famed St. Germain des Pres jazz scene. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

Collection of five signed photos and ballpoint signatures, most inscribed to Gaston Criel, affixed to 13.5 x 10.5 black album pages, each from an esteemed jazz icons. Signers are: Louis Armstrong, W. C. Handy, Jack Teagarden, and Earl ‘Fatha’ Hines (2). In very good condition, with an irregularly separated right edge to the Hines photo, and moderate contrast to Handy’s signature and inscription. Accompanied by six album pages comprised of a sketch of Louis Armstrong by Charles Delaunay a rather well known artist and son of Sonia Delaunay, candid shots, and pre-printed photos. This collection was compiled by Gaston Criel, the noted French poet, writer and jazz enthusiast in Paris’s famed St. Germain des Pres jazz scene.RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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439. B. B. King.

Atractive Carlo Robelli SDC-80EH model electric guitar, signed in-person on the body in black felt tip. In fine condition. Originally obtained by in-person specialist Mike Wehrmann. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Scarce 1964 European concert program

440. Thelonius Monk.

Idiosyncratic pianist, composer, and arranger (1917–1982) who takes a place among the most innovative and influential figures of modern jazz. Concert program from a February 15, 1964, performance of the Thelonius Monk Quartet in the Netherlands, 8.5 x 11, two pages. Signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint, “Always good luck, Thelonius Monk.” Program is affixed by its back cover to a 9 x 13.25 off-white sheet, which could easily be matted out. In fine condition, with scattered light creasing and handling wear. A well-preserved program boasting an unusually large and bold signature. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Notoriously scarce

portrait of the legendary pianist at work 441. Thelonious Monk.

Uncommon glossy 4.5 x 6 photo of Monk playing the piano, signed in blue ballpoint, “Good luck always, Thelonious Monk.” In very good condition, with scattered creases, several fingerprints and spotting to emulsion, and light overall skipping to signature and sentiment. Signed photos of Monk are seldom seen. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Uncommon photo of

one of the greatest jazz guitarists of all time 442. Wes Montgomery.

American jazz guitarist (1923–1968), six-time winner of Down Beat’s critic’s poll as best guitarist, who died of a heart attack at the age of 45. Scarce vintage glossy 9.25 x 7.25 photo, signed in fountain pen. In fine condition, with trimmed edges and a few scattered creases. A fantastic uninscribed example, one of just a scant handful of signed photos we have seen. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

443. Newport Jazz Festival.

1961 Newport Jazz Festival poster, 18 x 24, featuring Judy Garland. A tremendous array of jazz luminaries made the annual Newport festival a destination for like-minded fans of the uniquely American genre. Pioneers of the idiom included Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington, but Judy Garland’s appearance, dubbed ‘An Afternoon with Judy Garland,’ was a much-anticipated highlight, and she did not disappoint the 6,000 in the audience. Garland’s first-ever jazz festival, also her first daytime concert, was a rousing success. “It was like a giant living room with the window open….It was different working outdoors during the day,” Judy stated. “I felt a little uncomfortable at the outset but warmed up after a few numbers…They were a wonderful audience.” She wasn’t concerned about it being a Jazz festival because “I always go out to do the best show I can. In fact, I heard that the musicians out front and backstage liked my jazz numbers.” In fine condition, with some light toning and surface loss to the bottom corners. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

Parker writes out a receipt

for a small advance on a 1951 gig at Philly’s Club 421 444. Charlie Parker.

Considered one of the most influential jazz musicians ever, Parker and Dizzy Gillespie helped develop Bebop as a reaction against the prevalent swing music of the period. His personal life was not as successful—plagued by troubles which included drugs and alcohol and suicide attempts. Handwritten receipt, signed “Charlie Parker,” on an off-white 4 x 2 slip, dated June 28, 1951. Parker writes, in full: “Club 421. Received Twenty-five dollars as advance ($25.00).” Matted with a glossy photo of Parker on stage, to an overall size of 15 x 14.75. In very good condition, with staple holes to top, scattered creases and wrinkles, mild toning, and show-through and surface impressions from writing on reverse. Parker always seemed in need of quick cash, and at times would take advances on payments for his shows. Charlie Parker’s signature is without question the rarest and most sought after in all of Jazz. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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The Bird’s 1951 East Village home:

“Charlie Parker, 422 E 11th St, N. Y. C.” 445. Charlie Parker. Vintage ballpoint

signature, “Charlie Parker, 422 E 11th St, N. Y. C.,” on an off-white 3 x 1.5 slip. In very good condition, with light surface wrinkling, scattered toning, a few trivial spots of soiling, and mounting remnants on the reverse. Accompanied by a fantastic unsigned photo of the sax legend. From the collection of Gaston Criel, the noted French poet, writer and jazz enthusiast in Paris’s famed St. Germain des Pres jazz scene. Incredibly rare in any form, this quickly jotted autograph makes for an exemplar piece of jazz history. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Remarkably rare and

sensational image of the founding father of bepop 446. Charlie Parker.

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Parker in a half-length pose holding his saxophone, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “To Gaston, Best Wishes, Charlie Parker.” Moderate surface creasing and impressions, scattered light soiling and areas of discoloration, and mounting remnants on the reverse, otherwise very good condition. From the collection of Gaston Criel, the noted French poet, writer and jazz enthusiast in Paris’s famed St. Germain des Pres jazz scene. Timeless and scarce image of ‘The Bird.’ Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

“To a swell but confusing gentleman, Bud Powell, (Piano)” 447. Earl ‘Bud’ Powell.

Vintage ballpoint signature, “To a swell but confusing gentleman, Bud Powell, (Piano).” on an off-white 5.5 x 3.5 card. In very good condition, with uniform toning, light rippling, mounting remnants on reverse, and mild contrast to the signature and inscription. Originating from the collection of Gaston Criel, the noted French poet, writer and jazz enthusiast in Paris’s famed St. Germain des Pres jazz scene. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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448.

Jimmy

Reed.

Two items: a silver Blues Harp harmonica, 4 x 1; and a Citation of Achievement from Broadcast Music, Inc, 12 x 16, awarded to Reed “in recognition of popularity in the Rhythm and Blues field, as measured by the broadcast performances, attained by Bright Lights, Big City.” In very good condition, with expected wear and rust to the harmonica, and toning, scattered soiling, and tears to the award. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

449. David Ruffin.

Original neon orange and yellow 22 x 33 1969 David Ruffin and others concert poster. The Norfolk Arena was the setting for a soul extravaganza starring The Temptations’ former lead singer, David Ruffin, in November ‘69. His first and only major hit as a solo artist, ‘My Whole World Ended (The Moment You Left Me),’ was, in fact, intended as a Temptations single earlier in the year. Though they enjoyed moderate success on the rhythm & blues charts, Kool & The Gang were still nearly four years away from mainstream success on the pop charts. It was Mel & Tim’s ‘Backfield in Motion,’ however, that was most familiar to those in the Norfolk audience, as it was #3 on the R&B singles chart and would hit the top ten in the pop charts the folllowing month, becoming a standard staple of oldies radio for decades after. A fabulous boxing style poster from Globe Posters of Baltimore. In fine condition, with scattered light toning and soiling. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

451. Frank Sinatra.

1965 Newport Jazz Festival poster, 13.75 x 21.75, featuring Frank Sinatra. Sinatra was at the top of his game in ‘65 with September of My Years winning the Grammy for ‘Album of the Year’ and a television special, “Frank Sinatra: A Man and His Music,” earning him an Emmy. Sinatra, with accompaniment by the Count Basie Band, joined jazz greats Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Duke Ellington, Thelonious Monk, Buddy Rich, Dizzy Gillespie, Art Blakey, and many others for the 1965 edition of the Newport Jazz Festival. A historic, rarely seen poster! In very good condition, with scattered light creasing, surface impressions, and rubbing. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

Virtually unobtainable signed portrait of the pioneering jazz guitarist 450. Django Reinhardt.

Jazz guitarist and composer (1910–1953) who invented an entirely new style of jazz guitar technique, sometimes called ‘hot’ jazz guitar. Very scarce vintage glossy 3.5 x 5.25 deckle-edge French postcard photo of Reinhardt with a cigarette in his mouth, signed and inscribed in blue ink “Pour Gaston Criel, D. Reinhardt.” Light contrast to portions of signature and inscription, some light brushes and irregular adhesion to signature and inscription, scattered light creases and surface marks, and mounting remnants to reverse, otherwise very good condition. Reinhardt is extremely uncommon, particularly in signed photos. Originating from the collection of Gaston Criel, the noted French poet, writer and jazz enthusiast in Paris’s famed St. Germain des Pres jazz scene. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Extremely rare twice signed benefits card,

featuring both Washington’s legal and professional name, bearing the definitive “Deceased” stamp 452. Dinah Washington.

Legendary American singer (1924–1963), dubbed the Queen of the Blues, who died of an overdose of sleeping pills at the age of 39. Washington’s AFRA union P&W benefits card, one page, both sides, 6 x 4, dated July 25, 1962. Pension and Welfare benefit card is filled out by Washington, printing her legal name, “Ruth Jones,” her New York address, birth date and Social Security number. Signed in the middle, “Dinah Washington,” with Washington adding her son’s names, George K. Jenkins, Jr. and Robert Grayson, to the reverse as the recipients of death benefits. The lower portion of the front of the card is stamped “Deceased,” with an office notation reading, “12/14/63.” In very good condition, with some light rubbing and wear, and the stamp covering the majority of the signature. A one-of-a-kind and eerie relic from the most popular black female recording artist of the 1950s. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

Impressive program from the highly successful Jazz at the Philharmonic series 453. Lester Young, Norman Granz, and Oscar Peterson.

Original program from Norman Granz’ Jazz at the Philharmonic, 8.5 x 11, signed inside, in ballpoint, next to their images by Lester Young, Oscar Peterson, and Norman Granz. In very good condition, with mild central vertical fold, scattered soiling and creasing to covers, and some light creasing to inside pages. Granz was a fundamental figure in American jazz, especially from about 1947 to 1960. He was the founder of five record labels: Clef, Norgran, Down Home, Verve, and Pablo. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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The the 1950s 1959 Hofner ‘Super Solid 3’ guitar 454. 1959 Hofner.

1959 Hofner electric guitar with original tweed case. The pickups are stamped with the ‘Hofner’ logo. In very good condition, with rubbing and wear from use, some surface loss to the edges, and scattered dings and chips to the body. Original tweed case is in very good condition. Rarely seen on this side of the Atlantic, the ‘Super Solid 3’ guitar was sold by Selmer in the UK and other Commonwealth markets. In Europe, it was marketed as the ‘Model 173,’ with a different bridge and double-dot inlays, as opposed to the ‘bar’ inlays seen on this example. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

455. Chuck Berry. Crisp glossy

457. Johnny Cash. Stellar glossy

8 x 10 publicity photo of Berry and his guitar, signed in blue felt tip, “C. Berry.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.… (MB $100)

8 x 10 MGM promotional photo for Hootenanny Hoot, signed in blue felt tip, “Johnny Cash.” In fine condition, with a few light surface creases. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

456. James Brown. Three

rare glossy Universal Attractions promotional photos, 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, each featuring a different shot of a very young Brown. In fine condition, with light surface marks, and small tack holes to each corner of one. RRAuction COA.......................…(MB $100)

458. Chubby Checker.

Original lobby card for Don’t Knock the Twist, signed in black felt tip, “Chubby Checker 96.” In fine condition, with some light edge and corner creasing, as well as some mild border toning. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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Remarkably ornate walking cane once belonging to The Man in Black, acquired from the Sotheby’s Estate Sale

459. Johnny Cash.

Ornate handcarved and painted walking cane owned and used by Johnny Cash. Cane measures 35˝ long, and features a rattlesnake coiled along the shaft and an owl perched at the top. The detail on the animals is extraordinary down to individual scales and feathers on the respective animals. Carved just below the owl is “Burch 82.” In fine condition, with expected wear. Cash’s declining health in the 1990s caused him to rely on walking with a cane before he eventually became wheelchair bound. This cane, believed to have been one of Cash’s favorites, was one of seven offered by Sotheby’s in the 2004 Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash estate sale. The bidding was very competitive and garnered considerable publicity when it sold for $78,000. Accompanied by a photocopied newspaper article from the New York Times reporting on the estate auction, including a photo of the same cane. An exquisite cane with impeccable provenance. RRAuction COA.…(MB $1000)

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Star-spangled Nudie’s stage-worn suit

460. Johnny Cash.

Stage-worn black suit shirt/jacket and dress slacks. A fabulous item; the jacket appointed with gold-eagle buttons, and silver stars embroidered along the cuffs, collar and top half of the shirt, and seams of the slacks. Both the jacket and slacks bear the manufacturing label of the world-renowned tailor to the stars, Nudie Cohn of Nudie’s Rodeo Tailors. The jacket also bears another label which identifies the suit as Johnny Cash’s with the date, January 17, 1977. A truly remarkable outfit worn by a true icon of the 20th century. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $500)

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A comprehensive collection preserving the radiant spirit of the leading lady of country, Patsy Cline 461. Patsy Cline.

A heartwarming and incredibly introspective assortment of 13 ALSs, including two postcards, a government postal card, a ‘thank you’ card, and one letter written on Cline’s favorite butterfly stationery, the vast majority addressed to star-struck fan and president of the Patsy Cline fan club, Treva Miller Steinbicker. This intimate collection of correspondence transports the reader back to Cline’s early days, as she experiences the climb to stardom and the chaos and loneliness it sometimes entails, her devastation on the impact her demanding schedule was having on a volatile marriage, and her joy in finding her one true love and bearing her only child, Julie. Throughout each letter, her unique and always warm personality emanates from her sincere and heartfelt words, making this collection an amazing road map to the very essence of the woman who would become one of the most beloved female country music icons of all time. The letters, spanning from 1955–1958, provide a wide range of glimpses into Cline’s aspirations, her hectic schedule and pregnancy, and the financial demands of the road: November 1955: “Ever since I was four years old, I’ve dreamed and prayed that some day I might be able to hear my self on record, and to be an entertainer. Now that I’m going to do just that, I still can’t believe it…I know that I would never have made it without the help and kindness of friends and the man upstairs.” July 1956: “I’m working six days a week and I’ve been going to the Dr. He says I’m not getting enough rest and he’s going to put me in bed about three days a week or the hospital if I don’t slow down. March 1958: From Hawaii, “I’ve never been so home sick, lonesome, tired, discussted [sic], & worried in all my life.” April 1958: “I’m down to my last $10.00 and I owe everybody including you. Ha…on my income tax total of plane fares, for 57 it was $4500.00, just plane tickets. I could own one of them things.” The letters ring with personal details regarding Cline’s failing marriage, her advice regarding Steinbicker’s own relationship, her costume designs and all of the help her mother provided by creating them, and every proposed tour, television appearance and performance opportunity offered to the singer over the course of those three years. Also included is a ‘fan letter’ that Cline composed for Steinbicker to include in the fan club newsletters, in which she details her Hawaii trip, updates from her doctor regarding her pregnancy, the release of her record Let the Tear Drops Fall, every word glowing with the infectious enthusiasm that made Patsy Cline the radiating star that she was. In fine condition. Accompanied by the book, Love Always, Patsy, which provides a complete and comprehensive presentation of the letters and their history, a plethora of fan letters and two laser-printed photos of Steinbicker and Cline from their first meeting. RRAuction COA.…(MB $1000)

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Vintage glossy 8 x 10 Cadence Records publicity photo, signed and inscribed “To Song Parade, best wishes, Phil Everly,” and “Don Everly.” In very good condition, with scattered creases, surface marks, and impressions. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

463. Alan Freed.

American disc jockey and promoter (1921–1965) who pioneered the broadcasting of R&B and rock and roll on the radio, resulting in an explosion of interest in these still-emerging genres in the early 1950s. His career ended in the late 1950s when it was revealed that he, in a pervasive practice of the era, had accepted bribes from record labels in exchange for airplay. The resulting ‘payola’ scandal resulted in legislation that made such actions illegal. Uncommon vintage felt tip signature, “Best wishes, Alan Freed,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. In fine condition, with some mild edge toning. Accompanied by an unsigned promotional photo for Rock Around the Clock. Precertified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

464. Bill Haley.

Vintage blue artist’s pencil signature, “Bill Haley,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. Scattered light soiling and toning and a small collector’s notation to top left corner, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by unsigned sheet music for ‘Rock Around the Clock.’ Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

465. Bill Haley.

Billy Haley and his Comets fused elements of country music, Western swing, and black R&B to produce some of rock and roll’s earliest hits. Bill Haley and his Comets music book, 9 x 12, 32 pages, filled with sheet music, photos, and biographies of the band, signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint. In very good condition, with expected handling wear, scattered light creases to covers, and moderate staining to the middle of some of the inside pages. The staining inside does not affect the cover or the signature. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

466. Bill Haley.

Color 28 x 22 half sheet movie poster for Don’t Knock The Rock. In good to very good condition, with tack holes to edges and corners, a few repaired on the reverse, scattered toning and soiling, a few vertical bends and creases, a tear to background. A very early piece of Rock n’ Roll history, since the first Rock record was produced in 1951, a mere five years later in 1956 Don’t Knock The Rock was released and brought future star Little Richard to the masses for the first time.RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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Fantastic vintage image

of Bill Haley’s Comets 467. Bill Haley and His Comets.

Vintage glossy 10 x 8 Decca Recording artist’s promotional photo, signed in fountain pen, “Bill Haley,” “Bill Williamson Guitar,” “Ralph Jones, Drums” “Fran Beecher, Guitar” “Johnny Grande, Acco.,” “Al Rex, Bass,” and signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Marilyn, Best of luck and success to a great fan, Sincerely, Rudy.” In very good condition, with scattered moderate surface creasing and some light brushing to a few of the signatures. A superb gathering of signatures from the earliest group of white musicians to spread the infectious rhythm of rock and roll to America and beyond. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

468. Bill Haley.

An original double sided handbill advertising Bill Haley’s 1958 UK tour. The handbill measures 8.25 x 10.25, and lists all the dates and venues throughout February 1958. The reverse also features a discography and a competition entry form to win the chance to meet Haley. In good to very good condition, with central horizontal and vertical fold, overall light creasing and wrinkling, some small edge tears, and scattered toning. RRAuction COA.…(MB $250)

A portion of the white leather belt which was sold in the Sotheby’s Buddy Holly estate sale 469. Buddy Holly.

A small section, 1 x .25, of Buddy Holly’s white leather belt originally sold at the Buddy Holly Estate Auction at Sotheby’s. Double suede matted and framed with a photo of Holly and his guitar, a descriptive plaque and a color copy of the original signed certificate of authenticity from Sotheby’s, signed by Holly’s widow, Maria, to an overall size of 20.5 x 21.5. In fine condition. A well-preserved piece of memorabilia with exceptional provenance. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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Exceptionally rare ‘Modern Don Juan’

promotional single presented to a Lubbock boxer 470. Buddy Holly.

Rare Decca Records promotional 45 rpm single of Holly’s ‘Modern Don Juan’ single, marked on the label, “Sample Copy—Not For Sale,” and signed and inscribed on the label in blue ballpoint to his friend, Al Bennett, “To Al, Buddy Holly.” Holly presented the record to Bennett at a gym in Lubbock, Texas around 1956. Shadowboxed, matted and framed with two photos of Holly on stage and a descriptive plaque, to an overall size of 32 x 21. In fine condition, with a faint stain touching beginning of Holly’s first and last name, and a bit of trivial wear to label. Accompanied by a 1999 letter of provenance from Bennett which reads, in part: “I knew Buddy Holly back in the early fifties…I was in the Air Force at that piticular [sic] time stationed at Reese Air Force Base in Lubbock, Texas. I was on the Boxing team at that time I would train at a gym in Lubbock that’s were [sic] I first met Buddy Holly…we became good friends at the time, he was just getting started with his musical group, and he gave his first record that he recorded, and signed his name on the record for me.” Unsigned copies of this 45 are scarce and quite desirable, making a signed copy, with direct provenance, even more so. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

“We are having a big time but the driving is pretty tiresome”— an eerie message accompanied by a rare 45 rpm of ‘That’ll Be The Day’ 471. Buddy Holly.

One of the earliest and biggest of the rock ‘n’ roll stars, Holly died tragically in a plane crash February 3, 1959, en route to a concert. ALS in pencil signed “Buddy” on the correspondence side of a 5.5 x 3.25 government postcard, no date [postmarked Birmingham, Alabama, January 12, 1957]. Holly writes home to “Dear Mother and Dad.” In full: “Just a line to let you know we are all fine and dandy (Jim dandy). I won’t write much as I will call you tonite, probably. We are having a big time but the driving is pretty tiresome. A little homesick in a way, too. Anyhow we will end up in Memphis on the 23rd. Probably get home the 24 (25 at the latest).” Letter is housed in a removable Lucite display stand to an overall size of 7 x 5. A few light postal ink traces to text and tiny adhesive spot to address side, otherwise fine, bright condition. Accompanied by an original unsigned mint condition Brunswick Records 45 rpm single of ‘That’ll Be The Day/I’m Lookin’ For Someone To Love,’ in its original sleeve. Holly was well on his way to stardom when he wrote his parents letting them know all was well. Opening for Elvis Presley and Bill Haley & His Comets had garnered attention from record executives, with Decca Records signing him to a contract. As his rise to stardom continued, Holly would be informed, ten days after this letter, that his Decca contract would not be renewed. Unmoved, he quickly signed a new deal with Brunswick Records as well as signing on as a solo artist with Coral Records. A sentimental message of a young artist already pressed for time...and whose life was about to become much more hectic. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RRAuction COA.…(MB $300)

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Rare handbill from Holly’s influential 1958 UK tour 472. Buddy Holly.

Handbill for Buddy Holly and the Crickets’ March 11, 1958, concerts at the Gaumont Theatre, Worcester, U. K. Many rock historians point to this tour of Great Britain by Buddy Holly & The Crickets as a major turning point in popular music. The British loved American rock ‘n’ roll and the personal appearance of one of their favorite groups gave young English rockers a first-hand look at how the music was actually made. Paul McCartney would later recall watching Buddy Holly perform on Sunday Night at The London Palladium television program just to see which chords Holly used and where he placed his guitar capo. The 25-date concert tour in March 1958, which included visits to seven different venues in the greater London metro area, was wildly received by fans. When the ‘British Invasion’ arrived on American shores in 1964, it was led by musicians such as Paul McCartney, John Lennon, Keith Richards and others who were forever moved by the 1958 visit of Buddy Holly and The Crickets to England. It is entirely fitting that the Rolling Stones’ first big hit was Buddy Holly & The Crickets’ ‘Not Fade Away.’ The few surviving handbills and posters from any of Holly’s tours are highly prized. Framed with this scarce handbill is a very rare original Decca Records promotional press kit photo picturing Buddy and the three original Crickets: Jerry Allison, Joe B. Mauldin and Niki Sullivan. Matted and framed to an overall size of 12.75 x 24. Central vertical and horizontal fold, other scattered folds and creases, and a few small edge chips and tears, otherwise very good condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $300)

473. Buddy Holly.

Adorable array of three mattefinish photos, 7 x 5 and 5 x 7, featuring images of an elated Holly as a toddler, partaking in a birthday celebration with two little girls, and one of Holly in a little one-piece jumpsuit. Each photo bears a Sotheby’s sticker on the reverse. In fine condition, with a small adhesive remnant and some trivial silvering to the darker areas of the image. Accompanied by the original negatives. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

474. Buddy Holly.

Three nostalgic photos, glossy and matte-finish, ranging in size from 3.25 x 4.75 to 5 x 7, one featuring Holly as a toddler, another capturing a moment as Holly played cowboy on a miniature horse, and an image of Holly playing in the woods. Each photo bears a Sotheby’s sticker on the reverse. In fine condition, with corner bends to two of the photos, and some light rippling to the left edge of one. Accompanied by the original negatives. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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475. Buddy Holly. Fantastic crisp

matte-finish 5 x 7 headand-shoulders portrait of Holly as a teenager, wearing his trademark glasses. Photo bears a Sotheby’s sticker on the reverse. In fine condition, with a small area of paper loss to the right edge and mounting remnants on the reverse. Accompanied by the original negative. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

476. Buddy Holly.

Three fantastic photos of an adolescent Holly, glossy and matte-finish, ranging in size from 2.25 x 3 to 5 x 7, one featuring Holly and his date as the king and queen of the dance, and two different posed shots of Holly in a collared v-neck shirt. Each photo bears a Sotheby’s sticker on the reverse. In fine condition, with a corner bend to one and light rubbing to another. Accompanied by the original negatives. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

Alan Freed’s ‘Biggest Show of Stars for ‘57’ featuring an exceptional signed image of Buddy Holly…and Frankie Lymon’s coffee stain 477. Buddy Holly.

Original vintage “Biggest Show of Stars for ’57” rock and roll show program (Fall Edition), 9 x 12, signed and inscribed inside in blue ballpoint on The Crickets full-page photo and biography, “To Betsy, Buddy Holly,” and also signed in blue ballpoint by Joe Mauldin. Program is also signed inside by Frankie Lymon, Paul Anka (2, one ins), Buddy Knox, Jimmy Bowen, Donnie Lanier, Bill of the Drifters, and Bobby Parker. A ticket stub to the November 14, 1957, performance at the RPI Field House is stapled to the front cover. In very good condition, with soiling to inside front cover and first page, identified by the collector as “Frankie Lymon’s coffee,” scattered creasing, handling wear and rubbing to covers, a few pages loose, but still attached, four staples to back cover, and some scattered foxing inside. Signed images of Holly this size are very scarce. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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Crickets program from their inspirational 1958 UK tour 478. Buddy Holly.

Original 1958 Buddy Holly and the Crickets U. K. tour concert program cover, front and back, 8.5 x 10.5, signed in black ballpoint on the back cover featuring a full-page image of Holly and his band. In very good condition, with edge tears, scattered creases and wrinkles, and several remnants of professionally removed signatures to the inside. Many rock historians point to this tour of Great Britain by Buddy Holly & The Crickets as a major turning point in popular music. The British loved American rock ‘n’ roll and the personal appearance of one of their favorite groups gave young English rockers a first-hand look at how the music was actually made. Paul McCartney would later recall watching Buddy Holly perform on Sunday Night at The London Palladium television program just to see which chords Holly used and where he placed his guitar capo. The 25-date concert tour in March 1958, which included visits to seven different venues in the greater London metro area, was wildly received by fans. When the “British Invasion” arrived on American shores in 1964, it was led by musicians such as Paul McCartney, John Lennon, Keith Richards, and others who were forever moved by the 1958 visit of Buddy Holly and The Crickets to England. It is entirely fitting that the Rolling Stones’ first big hit was Buddy Holly & The Crickets’ ‘Not Fade Away.’ Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

Holly’s worn shirt, documented in a famous 1958 photograph 479. Buddy Holly.

Three-quarter sleeved, gray and white striped shirt, featuring a Phil’s Men’s Shop manufacturer’s label with “Holly” printed over it. This remarkable piece of rock & roll memorabilia was owned and worn by one of the genre’s early innovators, the legendary Buddy Holly. And equally as remarkable is the fact that Holly can be seen wearing this very shirt in one of the most famous images ever taken of the star. On July 8, 1958, several hours before he and The Crickets took to the stage at the Electric Park Ballroom in Waterloo, Iowa, Holly was photographed while playing his Gibson J-200, as he sat atop a chest freezer in the ballroom’s kitchen. Taken by then 17-year old Dick Cole, working part-time for the Waterloo Courier, Cole remembers “it brings back memories of Buddy and the Tuesday night teen dances we used to have at Electric Park. We were lucky because everyone came through here…Everly Brothers, Gene Vincent, Jerry Lee Lewis…and it only cost a buck-fifty to get in.” Holly’s widow, Maria Elena, has said it is her favorite photograph of Buddy, and a large print of the iconic image is displayed at the Texas Tech University Museum in Lubbock, Texas, Holly’s hometown. Originally procured from a Holly memorabilia auction circa 1991, the shirt was on display at the Rock & Roll McDonald’s in Milwaukee , Wisconsin, from 1991 until 2010, at which time all of the restaurant’s memorabilia was placed in storage until October 2011. 100% of the consignor’s proceeds from this item will be donated to Ronald McDonald Charities of Eastern Wisconsin. Accompanied by an LOA from the previous owner who sold the shirt to the Rock & Roll McDonald’s. The bottom of each side seam has six holes and is laced together with a piece of white shoe-string. In fine condition, with a few holes and sewing string to each shoulder, and some lighter areas to the hem. RRAuction COA.…(MB $300)

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480. Buddy Holly and the Crickets.

Vintage 3.5 x 5.75 Coral Records publicity photo, signed in ballpoint, “Buddy Holly,” “Joe Mauldin,” and “Jerry Allison.” Postcard is attached by corner tabs to a 9 x 12.5 suede mat, with a plaque that reads, “Autographed Picture Card given to us by Bill Bush, music writer, who received it from Buddy Holly’s Grandmother.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

481. B. B. King.

Black-bodied Epiphone Junior electric guitar, nicely signed on the body in silver ink. In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

484. Jerry Lee Lewis. 482. B. B. King.

Color 13 x 22 reproduction poster for King’s 2003 North American Tour, signed in black felt tip. Poster is affixed to an identical size piece of foam core and suede matted to an overall size of 15.25 x 24.5. In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Original UK concert ticket for a ‘ T h a n k Yo u r Lucky Stars’ performance at the Tower Ballroom, New Brighton, starring ‘Mr. Rock N’ Roll’ himself, Jerry Lee Lewis, May 17, 1962. Lewis was supported by Billy Kramer and the Coasters, Kingsize Taylor & The Dominoes, The Big Three, and more. In fine condition, with light toning along the edges. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

485. Little Richard. 483. Jerry Lee Lewis.

Original color 20 x 30 poster for a Jerry Lee Lewis concert at the Tower Ballroom on May 17, 1962. In very good condition, with several horizontal folds, some scattered toning, as well as scattered creasing. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

Glossy 14 x 11 photo of a young Richard playing his piano on one leg, signed inperson in black felt tip. Originally obtained by in-person specialist Mike Wehrmann. In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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Fantastic concert, featuring Little Richard and the who’s who of early rock! 486.

Little Richard.

Original color 22 x 28.25 boxing-style poster for a Little Richard concert at the Memorial Auditorium in Chattanooga. The rock ‘n’ roll shouter, Little Richard, was certainly deserving of top-billing at this summer ‘57 gig in Chattanooga. After all, with appearances in three movies (Mister Rock and Roll, The Girl Can’t Help It, and Don’t Knock the Rock), along with seven hit singles during the year, including ‘Lucille’ and ‘Jenny, Jenny,’ Richard’s star status was miles above his talented co-stars. As a matter of fact, in 1957, only Elvis Presley was receiving as much attention as the dynamic Little Richard! However, the supporting cast of Blues and R&B artists on hand that summer night in ‘57 were all pioneers of the genre that, by the mid-1950s, would come to be known as Rock ‘n’ Roll. While the soulful Bobby ‘Blue’ Bland was enjoying his first #1 hit in ‘57 with ‘Farther Up the Road,’ the harmonica and light baritone voice of his constant touring partner, Junior Parker, made for a delicious combination that influenced many a Rock ‘n’ Roller. Among them, Elvis Presley who took Parker’s Sun Records smash ‘Mystery Train’ in ‘54 into mythic status when Elvis gave it his own treatment. The 5 Royales with guitarist/ songwriter Lowman Pauling, the man largely responsible for combining Doo Wop, Jump Blues, and Gospel into the developing soul sound of the 1950s, influenced players from Steve Cropper to Eric Clapton. While Wynonie Harris established himself as a Rock ‘n’ Roller pioneer with ‘Good Rockin’ Tonight’ in 1948, Blues shouter Big Maybelle did the same when she penned the classic ‘Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On.’ The combination of Jimmy Reed’s raw vocal passion with his relaxed, steady-rolling guitar style not only made him a virtual hit machine during the 1950s, but impacted heavily on the big beat scene of the 1960s. All in all, the Chattanooga crowd couldn’t ask for a more formidable line-up! Produced by Globe Posters of Baltimore. In very good condition, with toning, rubbing, and some tearing along the edges. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

Extremely rare AFTRA card including personal information, canceled upon his untimely death 487. Frankie Lymon.

Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers, the African-American singing sensations of the 1950s, became one of the most popular acts in the fledgling years of rock and roll with such hits as ‘Why Do Fools Fall in Love?’ and ‘I’m Not a Juvenile Delinquent.’ The 13-year-old lead singer, Frankie Lymon (born 1942), became one of the first black teen idols, and, at the height of the group’s success, struck out on his own to pursue a solo career. He never matched his earlier success and, after years of grappling with drug addiction, died of an overdose at the age of 25. Lymon’s AFTRA union P&W benefits card, one page, both sides, 6 x 4, dated March 1, 1960. Pension and Welfare benefit card is filled out by Lymon, printing his full name, “Frankie J. Lymon,” his New York City address, birthdate and Social Security number. Signed at the bottom “Frankie Lymon.” Lymon lists his mother, Jeanette Lymon, as the recipient of his death benefits. Stamped across the front of the card is “Deceased.” A small news clipping reporting Lymon’s death is stapled to reverse, and a new address for Lymon is written in above the first one. Light ink line through first address, a couple small office notations, and staple to left edge, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Buck Owens presents his trademark Gibson guitar to Rick Nelson, complete with its embossed leather casing 488. Rick Nelson.

Custom-made red, white, and blue bodied six-string acoustic guitar, presented to Nelson by country star Buck Owens. Guitar comes with a custom leather casing, heavily scrolled and embossed, with “‘Rick’ Nelson” added to the sides of the casing. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Owens which reads, in part: “Simi Mosley helped me design this guitar back in 1965. I am sure you are aware that Simi was the maker and designer of the Mosarite [sic] Guitar…They were first released for sale in 1966. Along about that time, or a year or two later maybe, Rick Nelson did a concert here in Bakersfield, at which time I presented him with a Red, White & Blue © guitar.” The back of the headstock of the Gibson-made instrument is stamped with ‘MODEL NO. 319 – 12190100 – MADE IN USA.’ The custom-made, hand-tooled leather casing is reminiscent of the one Nelson made famous during the late 1950s. Comes with its original case. In fine condition, with expected wear and scratches to body, vertical cracks to body’s finish, and light surface wear to the neck, fingerboard, and head. Leather casing rates good, with expected age wear, crazing, and separations. It is no surprise that Buck Owens choice as a gift to Rick Nelson would be a red, white, and blue guitar, as his affinity for the patriotic color-schemed instruments was well-known. In fact, he was regularly seen during his tenure as the star of his television show, Hee-Haw, playing such guitars. Although Nelson was a casualty of 1964s ‘British Invasion, like so many other American acts, by decade’s end he had reemerged at the forefront of the evolving ‘county rock’ genre. By the time Buck Owens presented Nelson with this guitar, he was ardently pursuing that transformation, having long ago left behind the teen idol persona of Ricky Nelson, opting for the more mature ‘Rick.’ Nelson’s induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1987 was, unfortunately a posthumous one; the 45-year old having perished in a tragic plane crash in 1985. RRAuction COA.…(MB $500)

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489. Rick Nelson.

Best Always, Rick Nelson album signed on the front in blue felt tip. Scattered light wear and surface marks, some paper loss along the spine leading to a small separation along the top edge, and light ‘rings of wear.’ otherwise fine condition. The record is included. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

490. Rick Nelson.

Two items: Rick Nelson In Concert album, signed on the front cover in black ballpoint, “Love, Rick Nelson”; and a brochure to West Bend’s Bicentennial Celebration, affixed to the front cover of the album, signed in black felt tip, “Always, Rick Nelson.” In very good condition, with creasing and fading to brochure, and scattered light wear and bends to album cover, as well as light skipping to signature on album. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

491. Rick Nelson.

Actor/singer who died in a plane crash at the age of 45. Felt tip signature, “Rick Nelson,” on a 5 x 3 card. In fine condition. Accompanied by unsigned sheet music to ‘Travelin’ Man.’ Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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492. Roy Orbison.

The Original Sound album signed on the front cover in black ballpoint. Triple matted and framed to an overall size of 17.25 x 17.25. In fine condition, with some light surface rubbing to front cover. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

493. Roy Orbison.

Felt tip signature, “Roy Orbison,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

494. Carl Perkins.

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Perkins on stage, signed in blue ballpoint, “Love, Carl Perkins.” In fine condition, with slightly irregular ink adhesion to the signature. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

495. Bobby Rydell.

Glossy 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo, signed in black felt tip. Slight contrast to the signature, otherwise very fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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Remarkably mint collection of the greatest hits in rock and roll, including Holly, Valens, Presley, Berry, and Orbison 496. Record Collection.

Collection of approximately 350 original 45 rpm singles by an assortment of artists, many on their original labels, all housed in 24 binders, ranging from the 1950s-60s. Just a few of the artists featured include Buddy Holly, Richie Valens, Elvis Presley, The Crickets, Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers, Roy Orbison, Chuck Berry, Bill Haley and his Comets, Frankie Avalon, Carl Perkins, The Shirelles, The Champs, The Platters, Little Richard, Frank Sinatra, Jerry Lee Lewis, Ricky Nelson, Clyde McPhatter, Duane Eddy, Tommy Roe, Simon and Garfunkel, Fabian, and the Five Satins. Some on rare labels included are Sun Records, Golden Crest, Flip, Roulette, Dot, Chess, Dinseyland, Decca, Buddah, and Stax. The collection, found in a closet years ago, is complete and has not been picked over. In fine condition. A complete list of artists, titles, and labels is available online at rrauction.com. RRAuction COA.â&#x20AC;Ś(MB $300)

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signed Ritchie Valens 8 x 10 publicity photo, just the second one we have ever offered 497. Ritchie Valens.

Enormously successful recording artist at the beginning of the Rock ‘n’ Roll era. Valens was one of the first stars to transcend the stereotype of Latin American music with hits such as ‘C’Mon Let’s Go’ and the ever popular ‘La Bamba.’ Tragically he was killed in the plane crash that also took the lives of Buddy Holly and The Big Bopper. Incredibly rare vintage glossy 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders publicity photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Karen, Best of luck always from Ritchie Valens.” In fine condition, with a single tack hole to top edge, some scattered light creases, and a bit of faint streaking to image. Certainly one of the most seldom-seen of all Rock ‘n’ Roll autographs. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

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the ‘Be-Bop-A-Lula’ singer 498. Gene Vincent.

First generation Rock ’n’ Roller who achieved legendary status with songs such as ‘Be-Bop-ALula’ and ‘Lotta Lovin’’; he died in 1971 aged 36. Rare vintage glossy 8 x 10 Capitol Records publicity photo of Vincent picking his guitar in the recording studio, signed and inscribed in blue ink “To Roy, It was real great working with you all. The best to all, My thanks, Gene.” In very good condition, with diagonal crease to top right, light irregular ink adhesion to signature and portions of inscription, tack hole to top and bottom edge, and some scattered light surface marks and impressions. Vincent is quite uncommon in signed photos. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

499. Jackie Wilson.

American soul and R&B singer (1934–1984) best known for such hits as ‘To Be Loved’ and ‘Lonely Teardrops.’ After suffering a heart attack while onstage in 1975, Wilson remained in a coma until his death nearly a decade later at the age of 49. Vintage ballpoint signature, “Best of luck, Jackie Wilson,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. In fine condition, with a bit of trivial edge toning. Accompanied by unsigned sheet music to ‘Night,’ and ‘Lonely Life.’ Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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Color 24 x 36 poster promoting the release of The Beach Boys: Made in the U.S.A., signed in black felt tip by Carl Wilson, Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, and Bruce Johnston. Light overall edge creasing and dings, and a few small tears, almost all of which could be matted out, otherwise fine condition. Rolled. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

500. The Animals.

English group known for their gritty, bluesy sound and their number one signature song ‘The House of the Rising Sun.’ Vintage ballpoint signatures of all five original members, “best wishes from The Animals, John Steel,” “Hilton Valentine,” “Alan Price,” “Eric Burdon,” and “Chas Chandler,” on a light blue 6 x 4 album page. Tape remnants and toning to corners, as well as a few small blocks of tape toning to page, lightly affecting a couple small portions of signatures, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by an unsigned vintage tour book advertisement for their debut album. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

503. Beach Boys. Original color 16 x 22 poster for the Beach Boys in Hawaii at the Blaisdell Arena on March 20 and 21, 1978. In fine condition, with a few scattered light creases. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

501. Atlanta Pop Festival 1969.

Limited edition poster, 28 x 22, by artist Lance Bragg for the 1969 Atlanta Pop Festival, numbered #214/200. Rolled and in very good condition, with scattered light surface creasing and rubbing, areas of surface loss to the right and left edges, and mounting remnants on the reverse. Upwards of 100,000 were on hand for the festival; a warm-up for seven of the artists who would later appear at Woodstock the following month, including Janis Joplin, Joe Cocker, Creedence Clearwater Revival, and Johnny Winter. Led Zeppelin was a sensation, and Grand Funk Railroad was yet to sign a record deal. The biggest letdown was the Allman Brothers Band, who were not permitted to play after showing up at the site, as they had been booked by a phony promoter. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

504. Jeff Beck. Wired

album signed inperson on the front cover in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with some light rubbing and a mild ‘ring of wear’ to cover. The record is not included. Originally obtained by in-person specialist Mike Wehrmann. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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505. Beach Boys.

Glossy 10 x 8 group publicity photo, signed in black felt tip by Dennis Wilson, Carl Wilson, Brian Wilson, Mike Love, and Al Jardine. Scattered creases, mainly to edges, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Light-yellow bodied Fender Squier Strat ‘stratocaster-style’ electric guitar, signed in-person on the body in black felt tip, “I wish they all could be California girls, Brian Wilson.” In very good condition, with a couple brushes to lyric and signature, and scattered dings and marks to body. Originally obtained by in-person specialist Mike Wehrmann. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

“We start a 3 month tour of USA on May 30! Plus 6 days at the Fillmore Autitorium... So my heart is beating really fast now!” 507. Jeff Beck.

ALS signed “Jeff,” two pages of thin paper, 8.25 x 10.75, postmarked April 1968. Beck writes from Copenhagen to his Los Angeles friend, Darryl Stolper, in full: “Well finally got a minute to write. I’m touring Switzerland, Denmark, and Sweden, as my record is No. 3 in the charts here. Please forgive extremely bad manners on not keeping in touch with you. We start a 3 month tour of USA on May 30! Plus 6 days at the Fillmore Autitorium [sic] (wild). So my heart is beating really fast now! The band is quite good now—but I really want to improve 10 times before we leave—hope everything is OK over there. The chicks here are unbelievable! Guess what I’m in love!! Yes sir. A girl calld Ceilia Hammond, whos [sic] one of the top models in London. She’s on March and April ‘Vogue’ covers so, keep an eye out! Still it’ll be all over when I come to America!” In fine condition, with intersecting folds, scattered light surface creasing, some of which mildly affect the signature. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Beck’s hand, and a letter from Darryl Stolper, recounting the first time he met Beck. Hammond would go on to become Beck’s longtime girlfriend, and just months later, in August of 1968, The Jeff Beck Group would release their first album, Truth. A marvelous letter with great association, as Beck was on his way to becoming the rock icon he is today. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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508. Jeff Beck.

Visually striking color limited edition 12 x 30 poster entitled ‘Jeff Beck North America 2010,’ numbered #117/300, signed in silver ink. Rolled and in fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Exceedingly rare 16 x 24 Blind Faith promotional poster. One of the first bands to be tagged with the ‘supergroup’ title was Blind Faith, as Eric Clapton and Ginger Baker from Cream, Steve Winwood from Traffic, and Rick Grech from Family combined forces for their short-lived run in 1969. By the end of a seven-week tour, they called it quits, but not before going to #1 on the Billboard album chart in late summer 1969 and leaving fans with two classic songs, ‘Presence of the Lord’ and ‘Can’t Find My Way Home.’ Ampex was the exclusive manufacturer of 8-track and cassette tapes for Atlantic Records and their subsidiary labels such as Atco. This is only the second example of this poster we’ve been able to document. In very good condition, machine-folded for mailing, scattered light creasing, and some reparative tape along the creases on the reverse. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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509. Chuck Berry and VOX Night.

Two Cavern Club 1960s handbills, 5 x 8, one featuring a Chuck Berry performance and the other advertising a VOX Night on February 13, 1967. In fine condition, with light toning along the edges. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Brown.

Original color 22 x 28 boxing style poster for James Brown and his 18-piece Orchestra’s show at the Rhode Island Auditorium on October 4, 1963. Overall light soiling, a couple areas of light surface loss to a few letters, a small hole in the “n” of “Brown” and some light edge wear to top left and bottom right corners, otherwise very good condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

The Godfather of Soul’s original working lyrics to ‘She Be Fine’ 512. James Brown.

Quicklyjotted, handwritten working lyrics to ‘She Be Fine’ on two pages, one with writing on both sides, on off-white lightly-lined 8 x 10.5 sheets. Brown pens the lyrics and musical direction. In very good condition, with central vertical and horizontal folds, scattered light creasing, a few trivial spots of soiling, three binder holes along the right edges, and an area of paper loss to the top right corner of the first page. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Tracks LTD. A unique item, this raw blueprint takes the eye on a dramatic, swooping journey through the process that turned an idea into a song. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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513. Buffalo Springfield.

Black-bodied S101 ‘telecaster-style’ electric guitar, signed on the body in silver ink by Jim Messina and Dewey Martin, adding “Held a broken arrow, Buffalo Springfield,” and signed on the white pickguard in blue and black felt tip by Neil Young, Stephen Stills, and Richie Furay. In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

515. Buffalo Springfield. Buffalo

Springfield Star-Collection album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Neil Young, Stephen Stills, Jim Messina, Richie Furay, and Dewey Martin. In fine condition, with scattered light edge and cover wear, and some light contrast to Stills’s signature. The record is not included. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

516. Eric Clapton.

Derek and the Dominos’ Layla album signed inperson in blue felt tip on the front cover. In fine condition, with mild ‘ring of wear’ to cover, as well as scattered creases and surface rubbing. The record is not included. Originally obtained by in-person specialist Mike Wehrmann. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

517. Eric Clapton. 514. Buffalo Springfield. Buffalo Springfield (BG-98) first printing concert poster, 11 x 21. Three nights at the Fillmore West for the Springfield, December 21-23, 1967, as the band was just a few months away from calling it quits. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

Striking matte-finish 4 x 6 promotional head-shot photo, signed in the bottom border in black felt tip, “Eric Clapton, 99.” In fine condition, with scattered light surface marks. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Tracks LTD. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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Natural wood-finish Epi model ED100 six-string acoustic guitar, signed in-person on the body in black felt tip. In fine condition. Originally obtained by in-person specialist Mike Wehrmann. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

Clapton Stratocaster signed on the body 519. Eric Clapton.

Gray-bodied Fender Stratocaster electric guitar, signed on the body in black felt tip, “Eric Clapton 98.” In fine condition. Clapton guitars signed on the body are far less common and much more desirable. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB300)

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523. Cream.

A poster advertising Country Joe and the Fish at the Fillmore West in October 1969 with Albert King, Bloodwyn Pig, and Brotherhood of Light sharing the bill, 14 x 21. Printed only once, BG-195 was designed by Randy Tuten. In fine condition, with diagonal crease to top right corner. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

Strikingly vibrant early limited edition image of Cream, 12.75 x 17.5, #11/100, featuring Eric Clapton, Ginger Baker, and Jack Bruce in wildly colorful outfits. Signed in silver ink at the bottom by the photographer. Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 21 x 26. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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524 Cream. Color glossy 11 x 14 group photo, signed in-person

Color glossy 12 x 16 photo, taken from the original negative, of the group posing in some trees in 1967. In very fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

522. Cream.

Original color handbill, 7 x 11, for Cream and Blue Cheer at the Selland Arena on March 13, 1968, presented by Baba Love Company. Bottom border lists a coming attraction of Big Brother & The Holding Co. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

in blue felt tip by Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce, and Ginger Baker. In fine condition. Originally obtained by in-person specialist Mike Wehrmann. Particularly attractive and oversized example. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Cream’s 1966 debut 525. Cream.

Original 5.5 x 8.25 handbill for the Sixth National Jazz & Blues Festival. The annual event, held at The Royal Windsor Racetrack on July 29-31, 1966, was famous for introducing important breakout sets by up-and-coming performers, and the ‘66 edition featured no less than Eric Clapton, Ginger Baker, and Jack Bruce’s first scheduled public performance as Cream; the trio having played an unannounced set several days before at a Sam and Dave show. By all accounts, it was a landmark showcase in a weekend chock full of unparalleled performances by The Who, Small Faces, The Yardbirds, Spencer Davis Group with Steve Winwood and many more. This design by Token Creative represents a fantastic testament to one of the greatest weekends ever in British Rock, as where else would you find Pete Townshend, Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, Jeff Beck, Steve Winwood, and Steve Marriott all performing at the same gig. In fine condition, with a central vertical crease. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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526. Cream.

Three original color glossy 3.5 x 3.5 candid photos of each member of Cream performing on stage in Sweden in 1967. Eric Clapton has signed his on the front in black felt tip, and signed again on the reverse in blue ballpoint, “best wishes, Eric Clapton”; Jack Bruce has signed his on the reverse in blue ballpoint; and Ginger Baker has signed on the reverse in green ballpoint. Reverse of each photo also bears notation and date of the show in the photographer’s hand, “8.3.67.” In very good condition, with light haloing to Clapton and Bruce’s ballpoint signatures, surface impressions to Bruce’s and Baker’s images, an unknown felt tip signature on the front of Bruce’s image, and a stray ink mark to Baker’s image. Research indicates Cream played at the Konserthus, in Stockholm, Sweden, on March 7th and 8th. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Intense images of the young band completely enraptured in the throes of their impassioned craft. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young.

RIAA Gold Record Award presented to John Barbata “to commemorate the sale of more than one million dollars worth of Atlantic Records long-playing record album ‘Four Way Street.’” Framed with gold disc, engraved plaque and mini album cover and New York Picture & Frame Co. sticker on reverse. In fine condition. The live double-album, comprised of songs culled from concerts at New York’s Fillmore East, the Chicago Auditorium, and the Los Angeles Forum in June and July 1970, was certified gold by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) within a week of release in April 1971. The album held the #1 position on the Billboard Album chart for three weeks. This particular award is presented to band member John Barbata, drummer for Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young. Having appeared on more than 60 albums as a session drummer, Barbata was also a member of The Turtles between 1966 and 1969 and Jefferson Airplane/Jefferson Starship, and participated in various Grace Slick and Paul Kantner albums and tours throughout most of the 1970s. Original ‘white matte’ style awards such as these, presented to band members, are highly desired by collectors. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

528. Creedence Clearwater Revival. Creedence

Clearwater Revival and Jethro Tull BG-164 first printing concert poster, 21 x 14. When CCR rocked the Fillmore West on March 13-16, 1969, ‘Proud Mary’ was the #1 record in the USA. In fine condition, with some very light scattered wear. RRAuction COA.… (MB $200)

529. Dave Clark Five.

Vintage ballpoint and fountain pen signatures of Dave Clark, Lenny Davidson, Denis Payton, Mike [Smith] and Rick [Huxley] on a light green 4.5 x 4 album page, with a small collector’s notation to top edge. Reverse is signed by members of The Fourmost. In fine condition, with some mild edge and corner toning, and some vertical creasing to right edge from where page was removed from album. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

530. Derek and The Dominos.

Original ticket to the Derek and the Dominos December 1, 1970, concert at the Curtis Hixon Hall in Tampa, Florida, 3.5 x 1.25. Raised Reserved seat has an original price of $5.50. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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531. Bo Diddley.

Bo Diddley concert poster, 13.25 x 19.5. A November 17, 1967, gig by one of rock’s early architects, Bo Diddley, alongside newcomer Lee Michaels, is advertised in this first printing Family Dog (FD-92) poster designed by William Henry. Matted and framed to an overall size of 20 x 26.5. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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Dino, Desi, and Billy.

Satin-finish 8 x 10 Reprise Records promotional photo, signed in black felt tip, “Dean Martin, Jr.” in black ballpoint, “Desi Arnaz,” and in blue ballpoint, “Billy Hinsche.” In fine condition, with light toning to the top edge and slightly irregular ink adhesion to Martin’s signature. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

534. Aretha Franklin.

RIAA gold record award presented to Aretha Franklin. Franklin’s third Atlantic Records release, Lady Soul, charted three top ten and two gold singles: ‘Chain of Fools,’ ‘You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman’ and ‘(Sweet Sweet Baby) Since (You’ve Been Gone,’ leaving no doubt that she was firmly entrenched as the world’s top selling female artist on both the rhythm & blues and pop charts in 1968. The engraved plaque reads: “Presented to Aretha Franklin to Commemorate the Sale of More than One Million Dollars Worth of the Atlantic Records LongPlaying Album ‘Lady Soul.” The album is one of two Aretha Franklin albums included among the top 100 albums of all-time in Rolling Stone Magazine’s poll rankings; the other being I Never Loved A Man (The Way I Love You). Original issue RIAA record awards presented to the artists are highly desired. There is no better a title from the Aretha Franklin catalog as Lady Soul, produced at the pinnacle of her still ascending career. The font utilized on the engraved plaque and type of moulding suggests this ‘white-matte’ award was produced in the early 1970s. Framed with a commemorative plaque and mini album cover, to an overall size of 17.5 x 21.5. In very good condition, with scattered light foxing to the album sticker, loose fabric around the plaque, and the glass piece missing from the frame. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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Milwaukee Metro newspaper page, 11.5 x 18, featuring a short write-up of Freddie and the Dreamers, signed in black felt tip by members Roy Crewdson, Bernie Dwyer, Pete Birrell, Derek Quinn, and signed in blue ink by Freddie Garrity. Matted to an overall size of 16 x 22.5. Central horizontal crease with scattered light creasing, uniform shade of toning, tears along the edges, and some repaired tears, with reparative tape along the creases on the reverse, otherwise very good condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

536. Gerry and the Pacemakers.

British beat group, managed by Beatles’ manager Brian Epstein, best known for their hit ‘Ferry Cross the Mersey.’ Vintage glossy 7 x 5.5 group photo, signed in various color ink and felt tip by Gerry Marsden (first name only), Les Chadwick, Les Maguire, and Freddie Marsden. Several creases through image and scattered light surface marks and dings, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Color 10 x 12.75 Rolling Stone magazine photo of the band from the August 7, 1980, issue, signed in blue felt tip by Jerry Garcia, Brent Mydland, Bill Kreutzmann, Phil Lesh, Bob Weir, and Mickey Hart. Matted and framed to an overall size of 16.5 x 19.25. In fine condition, with a central horizontal fold, a few small creases and dings, and mild overall toning to borders. Precertified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

538. Grateful Dead.

Six vivid color limited edition Grateful Dead collector plates by Stanley Mouse, all measuring 8.25” in diameter, all various numbers. Plates included are: Sunset Jester, Europe 81, One More Saturday Night, Grateful Dead Family Album, Timeless, and Lightning Rose. In very fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

539. Grateful Dead: jerry Garcia.

Limited edition analog men’s wristwatch, 935/5000, featuring artwork by Garcia on the face and a leather strap. Accompanied by its original box and certificate of authenticity. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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540. Grateful Dead: Randy Tuten. Three prints

of Grateful Dead concert posters: a color 14 x 21 print for the Dead at the Providence Civic Center, signed in the lower border in pencil by Tuten; a color 13.5 x 20.5 print for the Dead’s six-night stand at the Orpheum Theatre in Dallas, signed in the lower border in pencil; and an unsigned 10.25 x 17.5 print for the Dead at the Oakland Coliseum. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

541. Harold Melvin and The Bluenotes. RIAA gold record award for ‘If You Don’t Know Me By Now.’ The first of four certified RIAA million sellers for Harold Melvin & The Bluenotes, ‘If You Don’t Know Me By Now,’ was a can’t miss blockbuster. Considering it was written and produced by the legendary songwriting team of Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff, the creative force behind the vibrant Philadelphia soul sound of the late 1960s and 1970s, everything they touched seemed to translate to gold. This example is presented to Mike Atkinson to commemorate the sale of more than one million copies. Framed to an overall size of 13.25 x 17.25. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

542. Herman’s Hermits. Herman’s Hermits

on Tour album signed on the back cover in black felt tip by Peter Noone, signing “Love, Herman xx,” adding his trademark sketch, “Les,”“Keith Hopwood,” “Barry Whitwam,” and “Karl Green.” In very good condition, with moderate ‘ring of wear’ to covers, scattered creases and edge dings, and label remnant along top edge of back cover. The record is included. Precertified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

One-of-a-kind embroidered jacket, handmade and worn by the ‘Acid Queen’ 543. Jefferson Airplane: grace Slick. Blue and green

embroidered jacket with nylon lining, featuring a square, central embroidered section with clasps. Handmade by Grace Slick and worn during the 1960s, the heyday of Jefferson Airplane. Consignor obtained this jacket directly from Grace Slick and her daughter, China Kantner. In fine condition. Accompanied by a handwritten note of provenance from Slick herself. An intricate and exceptional offering, direct from the prolific front woman. RRAuction COA.…(MB $300)

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Extremely rare union card including personal information, cancelled upon her death

544. Janis Joplin.

Blues-influenced rock singer-songwriter (1943–1970) known for her distinctive voice and magnetic stage presence. Joplin, who performed both as the lead singer of San Francisco’s Big Brother and The Holding Company and as a solo artist, was found dead at the Landmark Hotel in Hollywood on October 4, 1970, most likely due to an overdose of heroin and whiskey. Joplin’s AFTRA P&W benefits card, one page, both sides, 6 x 4, dated November 7, 1968. Pension and Welfare benefit card is filled out by Joplin, printing her full name, “Janis Lyn Joplin,” her San Francisco address, birthdate and Social Security number. Signed in the middle, “Janis Joplin,” with Joplin adding her brother’s name, Michael Ross Joplin, to the reverse as the recipient of death benefits. The lower portion of the front of the card is stamped twice “Deceased,” with an office notation reading “Deceased 10/4/70—Deleted on Nov. 1970.” In fine condition, with a couple small corner creases, aforementioned stamps and notations, and a touch of trivial soiling. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1965 get well card from “Janis” and her family 545. Janis Joplin.

Get well card to Joplin’s boyfriend Peter de Blanc, measuring 8.5x 6.25 opened, bearing a pre-printed sentiment inside, signed under the sentiment in black ballpoint, “Janis,” and also signed by Michael, Laura, Dorothy, and Seth Joplin, with one of the family members adding, “l’adversite fait les hommes!,” which translates to [“adversity makes men!]” across the top of the card. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed by a family member to de Blanc at Beth Israel Hospital in New York, postmarked October 21, 1965, with a return address written on the back flap, “The S. W. Joplins.” Matted and framed with a color 17 x 12 photo of Joplin performing on stage, signed by photographer Elliott Landy, and a 14 x 19.5 reproduction poster for a Big Brother and the Holding Company gig, to an overall size of 39.5 x 27.5. In fine condition, with back flap separated from envelope. Just a few months earlier, Joplin had returned to Port Arthur at the request of her friends, as she had slid into drugs and alcohol abuse while in California for the previous three years. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Drying out in Texas, Joplin directly references her notorious use of LSD and heroin, and reveals her doctor’s surprising diagnosis: “I had survived the onslaught w/ no serious aftereffects...Except my tracks-which I did ask him about & he was shocked & he told me that they wouldn’t ever go away” 546. Janis Joplin.

ALS signed “XXXX Love (you win 4 [hearts], Janis,” eight pages, 5.75 x 7.75, September 2, 1965. A lengthy eight-page letter to her fiancé, Peter de Blanc. In part: “Darling, Sigh, I hope you don’t mind my calling you that, but I’ve always wanted to open a letter that way & that’s the way I am feeling this evening so I’ve thrown all caution to the winds. Darling…I went to the Doctor today, and everything’s great! Oh, Peter, I’m so damn happy. I was so nervous! I really was petrified. I kept wringing my hands & I started crying twice even before I got there. After I was there & talking to the Doctor, I finally figured out why I was so afraid, it was because this was sort of my last showdown w/ fucked-upness-to see if I had really made it out or if it was still hurting me. And I really have made it, Jesus damn, I’m really alright & ain’t nobody gonna make me ugly again! I am not anemic, there is nothing wrong w/ my liver or my blood & no gyn. problems that he can see now, although if I have any more problems, he said he would probably give me some hormones. (He suspects hormone imbalance because of the fact that I’ve never gotten pregnant). But talking about that kind of embarrasses me-as if I weren’t really a woman or enough of one or something. But I suppose if I need them, I’d sure better have them. I’ll bet if I do need them that if I’d known that about 10 years ago, my life wouldn’t ever have been such a shambles. You know, maybe something as simple as a pill could have helped out or even changed that part of me I call Me and has been so messed up. Just maybe. But anyway, back to my Doctor’s visit, he was very nice & young & interested & kept asking me about things. He’s taken LSD & Ritalin a few times experimentally, & kept wanting to compare notes w/ me. (He told me that when he had taken it, he kept having sexual fantasies & I told him that Ritalin didn’t do that it just heightened your interest in whatever you were interested in & then we both sort of smiled & he cleared his throat & we went on to other things…). He ran a blood test on me and I have no trace of mononucleosis…He said that I was really okay & I had survived the onslaught w/ no serious aftereffects. (But he doesn’t know about this backlog of fear that I’ve got in my head, but that’s another thing.) Except my tracks-which I did ask him about & he was shocked & he told me that they wouldn’t ever go away. I’ve

been sort of hoping that they would fade away, but he says no but that they will turn white later. He said that I was definitely fine…Guess I’ll drive to the Post Office and mail this. Good night, baby, I love you. Call me Sunday?” In fine condition, with a central horizontal mailing fold to each page, and some mild rippling to a few pages. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Joplin’s hand, signed on the reverse, “Miss Janis Joplin, 3130 Lombardy, Port Arthur, Tex.” A remarkable letter, one of a series to then boyfriend Peter de Blanc, spanning the latter half of 1965, in which Joplin is shown to be a vulnerable, yet optimistic young woman, filled with a range of emotions typical for a 22-year-old in love. Despite the sobering reality of her addiction, Janis still aspires for a life of eventual, domestic bliss when she returned to her hometown to get her life back on track. She hopes de Blanc, a native New Yorker living in the San Francisco bay area, will be the stabilizing factor that might remove her from a life that has been alcohol and drug plagued since she left her hometown of Port Arthur, Texas, in December 1962, her sights set on a career in music in the bay area. By 1965, however, she was an out-of-control heavy drinker, sometime heroin user, amphetamine ‘speed freak’; her emaciated condition prompted friends to throw her a ‘bus fare party’ for a return to Port Arthur, where she might have a chance to turn her life around. The intervention appeared to have a very positive effect on her. She avoided drugs and alcohol, enrolled as a Sociology major at Lamar University in nearby Beaumont, Texas, during which time she commuted to Austin to perform solo, accompanying herself on guitar. Her engagement to de Blanc seemed to give her purpose and hope for a bright future. Unfortunately, after traveling from New York to formally ask her family’s permission to marry her, de Blanc broke off the engagement, left the bay area, and relocated back to New York. Joplin was back in San Francisco by mid-’66; her musical career back on track when she was asked to join Big Brother & The Holding Company, making her debut with the band in June 1966. Her abusive lifestyle exacted a toll that ultimately ended her life at the age of 27 in 1970. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

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547. Janis Joplin. Exuber-

ant color photo, 16.5 x 16.75, from the photo session for the Pearl album, #1/20, featuring Joplin in a multi-colored feather head dress, lounging with a cigarette. Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 25 x 25. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

550. Janis Joplin. Vintage

548. Janis Joplin. 1967 Rock

felt tip signature, “Janis Joplin,” on an off-white 3 x 5 card. In fine condition, with a bit of trivial edge toning. Accompanied by unsigned sheet music to ‘Me and Bobby McGee.’ Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.… (MB $200)

Garden concert poster, 18 x 18. Though it only lasted for a month, San Francisco’s shortlived venue, The Rock Garden, did produce posters for each of the four, week-long engagements the club hosted in March and April 1967. Big Brother & The Holding Company was the first in the series; Joplin and the band performing March 21-26 at the Mission St. club. Sharing the stage was Arthur Lee’s LOVE, and oddly enough, a ‘performance art’ group known as CIA (Center For Interplanetary Activity). These diamond-shaped posters are very scarce. Rolled and in fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

551. Peter Max.

Rare vintage color 18 x 16 Peter Max lithograph, featuring a sail boat on a purple river feeding into a huge sun, #134/300, signed in pencil, “Zen Max, 72.” Affixed to a 24 x 24 cardstock mount. In very good condition, with light rubbing, scattered rippling, and surface impressions from mounting adhesive on the reverse. RRAuction COA.… (MB $200)

549. Janis Joplin. Color

14.5 x 21 print of Bill Graham Presents Janis Joplin and Her Band and James Brown at the Winterland and Fillmore West. Triple matted and framed to an overall size of 20.5 x 27. In fine condition, with a few edge creases. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

552. Peter Max.

Peter Max poster collection. The pop culture icon best known for his ‘cosmic brownies’ art style, Max hit his stride during the psychedelic 60s, as is seen in these eight posters featuring scenes of psychedelia, each measuring approximately 24 x 37. In very good condition, with scattered surface creasing, light soiling, areas of paper loss, edge tears, and pieces of reparative tape. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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558 554 553. Peter Max.

Unique color 15.5 x 22.5 promotional print for Max’s ‘Drawings’ exhibition at the Jack Gallery in NYC, with thick, colorful strokes of paint applied by Max over the image, signed and inscribed in pencil, “For George & Tango, Max.” In fine condition, with light toning around the edges from previous mounting. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

554. the Monkees.

Colorful Monkees ‘Pop Art’ shirt circa 1966. While falling short of the record-shattering, worldwide marketing frenzy surrounding ‘Beatlemania’ in 1964, the licensed marketing of all things ‘Monkees’ in 1966 and 1967 was still, indeed, vast. Unlike The Beatles, whose licensing arm, NEMS, Ltd., netted the Fab Four revenue from licensed products, The Monkees never received a share of the merchandising of Monkees products; the lion’s share going to the coffers of Screen Gems television, which created the show that made Mickey Dolenz, Davy Jones, Mike Nesmith, and Peter Tork household names. Size large (14–16). Two small holes and seam separations and light overall soiling, with some heavier staining to bottom, otherwise very good condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

555 555. Joni Mitchell.

Original poster, 10.5 x 16, for Mitchell’s June 18, 1972, concert at the Waikiki Shell, along with Jackson Browne. In fine condition, with some scattered light creases and edge dings. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

556. The Monkees.

Color glossy 10 x 8 photo of The Monkees in personalized director’s chairs, signed in blue felt tip by David Jones, Micky Dolenz, Peter Tork, and in black felt tip by Michael Nesmith. In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

557. The Monkees.

Glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo of the band, signed in blue felt tip by David Jones, Micky Dolenz, Peter Tork, and Michael Nesmith. In very fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

558. Moody Blues.

Ballpoint signatures of all five original members (with Denny Laine) on a white 9.75 x 8 sheet; “inscribed” at the top “To Pop in Pop in and see us some time. TA!” In fine condition, with a trivial area of paper loss at the top left corner, and a date notation at the top of “26th October 1965.” Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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559. Moody Blues.

Vintage glossy 10 x 8 photo of the five original members, signed in red felt tip by Mike Pinder, Denny Laine, Clint Warwick, Graeme Edge, and Ray Thomas. In very good condition, with scattered creases, a few small edge tears, and some light contrast to portions of a couple of signatures. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

560. Moody Blues.

Back cover to In Search of the Lost Chord, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Mike, Justin Hayward,” and signed in black felt tip by Ray Thomas, Graeme Edge, and John Lodge. Matted with the separated front cover to an overall size of 15 x 27.5. In very good condition, with scattered light wear, horizontal crease along bottom portion of cover, and some other scattered creases. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

561. Van Morrison.

A Period of Transition album signed in-person on the front cover in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with mild ‘ring of wear’ to cover and some light edge wear and dings. The record is not included. Originally obtained by in-person specialist Mike Wehrmann. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

562. Paul Revere and The Raiders: mark Lindsay. Original yellow ticket for Paul Revere and

the Raiders, 3.5 x 1.5, signed vertically in black ballpoint by Mark Lindsay. Reverse bears a caricature image of the band’s booking agent, Pat Mason, and contact information. In very good condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

563. Paul Revere and The Raiders.

Goin’ to Memphis album signed on the back cover in blue ballpoint by Paul Revere, Mark Lindsay, Joe Correro, Jr., Freddy Weller, and Charlie Coe. In very good condition, with partial separation to spine, scattered wear, soiling and creasing, and a mild ‘ring of wear’ to both covers. The record is included. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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567. Quicksilver Messenger Service.

duo formed by Peter Asher and Gordon Waller, who achieved fame in 1964 with ‘A World Without Love.’ Uncommon glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo, signed in red felt tip by Peter Asher and Gordon Waller. In very good condition, with scattered creasing and surface marks, with none of the flaws detracting from the bold signatures. Precertified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Quicksilver Messenger Service concert poster, 13.5 x 19.5. A first printing from the Family Dog series FD-89, featuring Rick Griffin artwork for an Avalon Ballroom three-night stand in October ’67 with Quicksilver Messenger Service, The Sons of Champlain and Taj Mahal. Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 20 x 26.5. In very good condition, with a uniform shade of toning, scattered soiling, and small tack holes to each corner. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

565. Gene Pitney.

A concert poster advertising Gene Pitney and Badfinger in Portsmouth, U. K. on April 4, 1970, 20 x 30. Although Pitney’s top 10 days as a hitmaker in the US had ended in the mid-1960s, he was still a major star in Great Britain when he headlined the month-long tour with opening act Badfinger, whose Apple Records single, the Paul McCartney-penned ‘Come and Get It,’ was peaking at #4 on the Melody Maker magazine singles chart. This was Badfinger’s first nationwide tour since they had abandoned their original name, The Iveys, and added newest member Joey Molland. Scattered light creasing and surface marks, and a small tear along the left edge, otherwise fine condition.RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

568. Mitch Ryder. Color 10.5 x

16 poster for Mitch Ryder and Rare Earth at the Copper Dragon Brewing Comapny in Carbondale, Illinois, signed in black felt tip. Double matted to an overall size of 16 x 20. In fine condition, with several light horizontal folds. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

566. Psychedelia.

Four posters, 20 x 30, three by British artist Martin Sharp. In the same vein of graphic designers such as Michael English of Hapshash and the Coloured Coat, Martin Sharp was one of the artists responsible for creating the “poster as art” market during the psychedelic 60s when “happenings,” underground concerts, and other out-of -the-mainstream social events were promoted by posters with ornate, psychedelic imagery such as these, comprising two 1967 cannabis legalization rallies, Donovan Sunshine Superman, and a collaborative effort with Max Ernst. Highly collectible and rapidly disappearing from the marketplace. In very good condition, with scattered moderate creasing, surface marks, and edge tears. Rolled. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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Redding gets his money for his original composition ‘Swinging on a String’ 569. Otis Redding.

Singer, known as the “King of Soul,” who died tragically in a plane crash at the age of 26; a month thereafter ‘(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay’ was posthumously released and became his only number one single. DS, signed “Otis Redding, Jr, Comp” one page, 8.5 x 14, August 5, 1966. Royalties agreement between Redding and East Publications Inc. in which Redding sells the rights to his song, ‘Swinging On A String,’ with Redding receiving five cents per copy of piano copies and orchestration, 50% of all foreign sales, and mechanical reproductions. Agreement further states that Redding receives 100% of the money. Neatly signed at the bottom in black ink by Redding. In fine condition, with a few light wrinkles and bends. The song ‘Swinging on a String,’ appears on Redding’s 1970 posthumously released album Tell The Truth. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

Redding shares song royalties for ‘Oh Yeah’ with his longtime manager 570. Otis Redding.

DS, signed “Otis Redding, Jr.,” one page, 8.5 x 14, September 12, 1963. Royalties agreement between Redding, Phil Walden and East Publications Inc. in which they sell the rights to their song, ‘Oh Yeah,’ receiving five cents per copy of piano copies and orchestration, 50% of all foreign sales, performing fees,and mechanical reproductions. Redding and Walden will split the royalties 50-50. Signed at the conclusion by Redding and Walden. In fine condition, with a central horizontal crease, and a light diagonal crease to top portion. Walden was co-founder of Capricorn Records and served as Redding’s manager from 1959 until Redding’s death in 1967. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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571. Mitch Ryder.

Original color 22 x 31 poster entitled ‘The Most Incredible Rock Show Ever—Mitch Ryder and Detroit.’ In very good condition, with mild creasing, toning and wear, and some areas where the print is a bit worn. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

574. Simon and Garfunkel. Hand-

bill for Simon and Garfunkel’s January 22, 1967, concert at New York’s Philharmonic Hall at Lincoln Center, 6 x 9. In fine condition. Songs from the recently released Parsley, Sage, Rosemary & Thyme were highlighted during Simon & Garfunkel’s appearance at the prestigious New York City venue in January 1967. It had been only a year since ‘The Sounds of Silence’ had ascended to the top of the Billboard Singles chart, after the original acoustic version was implemented with a full band arrangement and released as a single by Columbia Records without Simon’s knowledge. In 2002, the intimate, acoustic concert showcasing the blending of the duo’s voices and Simon’s guitar was finally released on compact disc. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

575. Simon and Garfunkel. Origi-

572. The Shirelles.

DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, Click Corporation letterhead, October 27, 1961. The Shirelles agree to appear on American Bandstand for the sum of $408.00 total equaling $102.00 per member. Signed at the bottom in ballpoint by all four members: Doris Coley Kenner, Beverly Lee, Addie Harris, and Shirley Owens Alston. Also signed by Click president Dick Clark. Matted with a group photo to an overall size of 16.5 x 14. In fine condition, with three of the signatures a shade or two light, but still completely legible. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

nal handbill for a Simon and Garfunkel concert at the Royal Albert Hall, 9 x 5.75, held on March 18, 1967. Handbill retains the original postal booking form to right edge. In good condition, with intersecting creases and folds, edge wear, and a bit of scattered light soiling. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

573. Simon and Garfunkel. Bridge

Over Troubled Water album signed in-person in blue felt tip on the front cover by Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel. Scattered light wear and creases to cover, otherwise fine condition. The record is not included. Originally obtained by in-person specialist Mike Wehrmann. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

576. Simon and Garfunkel.

Original color 40 x 30 poster for Simon and Gafunkel’s March 18 concert at Royal Albert Hall. Scattered creases and wrinkles, a few minor edge tears, and some scattered light toning, otherwise very good condition. Rolled. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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577. Percy Sledge. Beautiful red-

bodied 1967 Gibson E-S 335 electric guitar, #860413, signed on the body in silver ink by Sledge. In fine condition, with scattered wear to pickguard and scattered surface wear to back. Precertified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

578. Phil Spector.

Phil Spector’s Christmas Album signed in-person on the front cover in black felt tip, “Happy Xmas! Phil Spector.” In fine condition, with some scattered edge creases and wear to cover. The record is included. Originally obtained by in-person specialist Mike Wehrmann. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

581. The Supremes.

Color satin-finish 14 x 11 photo of the Supremes dressed in matching gowns, signed in-person in blue felt tip by Diana Ross, Cindy Birdsong, and Mary Wilson. In fine condition, with scattered light creases and bends. Originally obtained by in-person specialist Mike Wehrmann. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

579. Stephen Stills. Glossy 8 x 10

photo, signed in-person in blue felt tip. In very fine condition. Originally obtained by in-person specialist Mike Wehrmann. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.… (MB $100)

580. The Supremes. Glossy 2.5 x 3.5 Motown Recording Artists promotional photo, signed in blue ballpoint by Diana, Florence, and Mary. In very good condition, with uniform toning, with a strip of toning along the bottom edge and some darker areas along the top edge, light contrast to Mary’s signature, and slightly irregular ink adhesion to Florence’s signature. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

582. The Band: elliott Landy.

Limited edition 20 x 14 photo of The Band standing in a field with mountains in the background, with notations in the bottom border signifying the photo was taken at Woodstock in 1968, and signed in the bottom border in black felt tip by Elliott Landy. Matted and framed to an overall size of 26 x 20. In fine condition, with slightly irregular ink adhesion to the signature. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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583. The Blues Project. Vibrant

original color 13 x 18 promotional lithograph for a 1967 The Blues Project/ Family Dog show at the Avalon Ballroom in San Francisco. Doublematted and framed to an overall size of 19.5 x 24.75. Some light creasing and surface dings, and scattered light soiling, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

584. The Kinks.

RIAA gold record award presented to Clive Davis for Give the People What They Want. Released in August 1981 and quickly certified gold with sales of 500,000 copies by the RIAA (Recording Industry of America) in January 1982, Give the People What They Want, is considered the group’s finest album of the decade, showcasing Ray Davies witty and intelligent lyrics. This particular award is significant in that the recipient is none other than the truly legendary Clive Davis, former head of CBS Records and founder of Arista and LaFace Records. A diverse multitude of artists have been signed by Davis during his 50-year career; among them, Janis Joplin, Sly & The Family Stone, Aerosmith, The Grateful Dead, Carly Simon, Air Supply, Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, Alicia Keys, Brooks & Dunn, Brad Paisley, Alan Jackson, Usher, and Sean ‘Puffy’ Combs. Framed with a gold plaque to an overall size of 16.75 x 20.75. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

586. Woodstock.

Original unused 5 x 2 ticket for admission on Friday, August 15, 1969, to the Woodstock Music and Art Fair. Framed with information about the festival, to an overall size of 10.5 x 12.5. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

585. Woodstock.

Poster for the Woodstock Music & Art Fair, 13.5 x 22. Universally regarded as a watershed moment in popular culture and music, the festival in upstate New York was attended by a half-million fans, most of them arriving with no tickets, who gathered for ‘three days of peace and music.’ More than thirty acts appeared, including Jimi Hendrix, The Who, Janis Joplin, Crosby, Stills & Nash, Jefferson Airplane, Sly & The Family Stone, The Grateful Dead, Joe Cocker, Richie Havens, and John Sebastian. When artist David Byrd was commissioned to create an original commemorative poster for the ‘Woodstock Music & Art Fair: An Aquarian Exposition,’ the event was scheduled for Wallkill, New York on August 15-17, 1969. A mere 18 days before the three-day festival was to take place, the promoter’s license to hold the event was revoked and the site was moved to White Lake, NY. Very few of Byrd’s posters were ever distributed. In fine condition, with a few light corner tip dings and creases. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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587. Woodstock.

Original unused ticket for a day of peace and love at the Woodstock Music and Art Fair, Friday, August 15, 1969, 5 x 2, with an original cost of $8.00. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

588. Woodstock. Original unused ticket for three days of peace and love at the Woodstock Music and Art Fair, August 15–17, 1969, with an original cost of $24.00. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

589. Woodstock.

Original unused ticket for a day of peace and love at the Woodstock Music and Art Fair, August 17, 1969, 5 x 2, with an original cost of $8.00. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

591. Neil Young.

590. The Yardbirds.

Vintage ballpoint signatures of Eric Clapton, Keith Relf, Jim McCarty, Paul Samwell-Smith, and Mick O’Neill on a light blue 5 x 3 album page. In very good condition, with scattered soiling, a block of toning affecting the names of O’Neill and McCarty, adhesive residue touching Clapton’s name, some wrinkling, and ink skipping to several signatures but mostly legible. This is considered the rarest line-up of the Yardbirds as O’Neill only sat in with the band on occasion, typically when Relf was having asthma trouble. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Roger Epperson/REAL. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

RIAA certified gold sales award for Decade. An original ‘floater’ format award presented to Warner Brothers Records for N e i l Yo u n g ’ s triple-album career compilation album consisting of tracks recorded between his days with Buffalo Springfield in 1966 though 1977. Released in 1977, the album was certified gold on August 9, 1979. Framed, with a small reproduction photo from the album and an RIAA plaque, to an overall size of 17 x 21. In fine condition, with some trivial soiling on the record label. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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592. Neil Young. Everybody

Knows This Is Nowhere album signed in-person on the front cover in blue felt tip. Toning and soiling to gatefold, partial separation to back cover edge, and scattered surface marks and wear to covers, otherwise fine condition. The record is not included. Originally obtained by in-person specialist Mike Wehrmann. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

593. Neil Young.

Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Young from his Unplugged sessions, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with some light corner tip creases. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

594. Neil Young.

Pristine limited edition 19 x 22 lithograph featuring a caricature of Young strapped with his guitar, a harmonica, and surrounded by microphones and various instruments, numbered #66/100. Signed in pencil by the artist, “Hirschfeld.” Rolled and in fine condition. RRAuction COA.… (MB $200)

595. Neil Young.

Copley natural wood-finish six-string acoustic guitar, with Young’s name applied to the body, signed on the body in blue ink by Young. In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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596. Frank Zappa.

DS signed and initialed by Zappa’s management, five pages, 8.5 x 12, February 26, 1970. Frank Zappa & the Mothers of Invention contract with Zell Enterprises, International, Inc. for two performances at the Fillmore East, May 8–May 9, 1970, for the duration of “approximately 45-minutes each between the hours of 8:00 PM and closing,” with a “Gross Potential of $50,000,” and “$10,000 guaranteed plus 50% of the gross receipts over $35,000.” A horizontal crease along the bottom edge, uniform toning, with a heavier strip along the bottom border of the first page, and a few ink edits and notations, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

597. Frank Zappa.

Outstanding 38 page Ozalid copies of Zappa’s own handwritten score for the ‘Finale: Strictly Genteel’ from 200 Motels utilized by The Mothers of Invention and the London Royal Philharmonic during the recording of 200 Motels in February 1971, 12.75 x 20. Labeled on the first page, “Finale: Strictly Genteel,” manuscript provides music and lyrics to the final act for the chorus, violins, pianos, drums, saxophones, and other musical instruments. In fine condition. The manuscripts have been authenticated by David Ocker, Zappa’s music copyist from 1977-84. Though various ozalid copies, such as these, of Zappa’s handwritten and scored manuscripts have appeared in the marketplace, very rarely do actual original manuscripts in Zappa’s hand find their way to auction. This manuscript comes from the collection of Marty Perellis, Zappa’s road manager during the time. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

598. Frank Zappa.

Handwritten score for ‘Father O’Blivion,’ four pages on off-white sheets of music manuscript paper, 9.5 x 12.5, folding out to 28.5 x 12.5. Zappa scores the song in its entirey. Though various ozalid copies of Zappa’s handwritten and scored manuscripts have appeared in the marketplace, very rarely do actual original manuscripts executed in Zappa’s hand come to auction. The manuscript comes from the collection of Marty Perellis, Zappa’s road manager during the time. In very good condition, with uniform toning, scattered light spots of soiling and rubbing, and a small area of surface loss at the bottom of the central hinge. Precertified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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599. 1970 Tickets.

Twenty-nine unused tickets, 4.25 x 1.5, including eight from a 1974 Fleetwood Mac concert at the City Auditorium in Jackson, Mississippi, seven from a 1978 Aerosmith concert at the Coliseum in the same city, and 14 from a 1979 Moody Blues concert at the same venue. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

602. Aerosmith.

600. The 5th Dimension.

Color satin-finish 7 x 5 photo of the band posing outside a tennis club, signed in black felt tip, “Luck, Ron,” “Happiness! Marilyn,” “Peace Lamonte,” “Good health! Florence,” and “Billy Davis, Jr.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Flawless and witty limited edition 17 x 23 lithograph featuring a caricature of Aerosmith, numbered 182/200. Signed in pencil below the image by the artist, “Hirschfeld.” Rolled and in fine condition. This image was used as the cover of Aerosmith’s 1977 album ‘Draw this Line. Legendary artist Al Hirschfeld is in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art and the Metropolitan Museum of Art as well as dozens of other museums. He also has been honored with a Broadway Theater named for him located on 45th Street. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

601. AC/DC.

Black-bodied Stadium ‘telecaster-style’ electric guitar, with the band’s name on the body, signed on the white pickguard in blue felt tip by Angus Young, Malcolm Young, Brian Johnson, Cliff Williams, and Chris Slade, adding “Hwy to Hell.” In fine condition. Precertified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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603. Aerosmith: joe Perry. Pristine black tiger-striped

bodied Gibson electric guitar, Joe Perry custom edition. Accompanied by original Gibson Custom Shop hard case with a gold facsimile signature and the Aerosmith logo beneath. In very fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

604. Atlanta Pop Festival 1970.

1970 Atlanta International Pop Festival poster, 28 x 22, designed by Lance Bragg. Rolled and in very good condition, with scattered surface creasing, a few trivial spots of soiling, two clipped corners, some paper loss along the left edge, and tears along the edges.The second and final festival, held during the 4th of July weekend, much like Woodstock in 1969, was eventually turned into a free event when fans tore down the plywood fences, resulting in a crowd estimated anywhere from 350,000 to 550,000. The Allman Brothers, who were barred from playing the previous year due to a crooked booking agent, were headliners this time around. Grand Funk Railroad, who played the previous year’s event as an unsigned band, were a sensation; their performance subsequently released as a millionselling live album. Jim Hendrix reprised his ‘Star Spangled Banner’ during midnight fireworks on the 4th. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

605. Badfinger: Molland and Collins. Two Badfinger En-

terprises, Inc. business checks: 8.25 x 3, one filled out in another hand and signed by Stanley Polley, payable to Joseph Molland for $6,000, February 15, 1974, endorsed by Molland on the reverse; and the other filled out in another hand and signed by Polley, payable to Bill Collins for $1000.00, April 28, 1974, endorsed by Collins on the reverse. In very good condition, with a central vertical crease to Molland’s check, with multiple cancellation stamps on the front affecting the first letter of Polley’s signature, and a stamp on the reverse affecting Molland’s last name, and the expected cancellation stamps on Collins’ check, with one on the reverse barely affecting the endorsement signature. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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606. Marty Balin.

Original 14.25 x 22.25 color painting by Balin entitled ‘The Clown,’ depicting a tuxedo-clad elderly gentleman in a backstage dressing room, signed in the lower right corner, “Balin.” Double matted and framed to an overall size of 23.25 x 31.5. Item was originally offered as a silent auction item at the 2nd Annual Breath of Fresh Air charity event on November 8, 2007. As for his art, the former Jefferson Airplane/Jefferson Starship vocalist said he has been painting for as long as he can remember. He even went to San Francisco State University initially to be a painter. Accompanied by the painting’s original listing, as well as a letter of provenance from Balin, which reads, “Got your request for my authenticity of painting of a top-hatted guy backstage & YES! I did paint that.”In fine condition, with some mild rippling to painting. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

607. The Bee Gees. Superb ballpoint and felt tip signatures, “Love, Barry,” “Love Maurice Gibb,” and “Love Robin Gibb,” on individual light blue 5 x 3 cards. In fine condition. Accompanied by unsigned sheet music to ‘Tragedy.’ Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

608. The Bee Gees. Color 8 x

10 cardstock publicity photo, signed in black ballpoint by Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb. In fine condition, with a few trivial surface marks and light contrast to Andy Gibb’s signature. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

609. David Bowie.

DS, signed “David R. Jones,” one page, 8.5 x 11, October 27, 1975. “This instrument executed this 27th day of October, 1975 by the individual, David Bowie, herein called Releasor, and RCA, herein called Releasee is a release, whereby the Releasor, in this capacity as an individual, pursuant to 1541 of the California Civil Code extinguishes his rights and claims against releasee under the RCA-MainmanBowie Agreement…In consideration for which, Releasee hereby agrees to render any and all performance due under said agreement to assignee The Bewlay Bros.” In very good condition, with central horizontal fold, not affecting the signature, scattered creasing, staple marks in the top left corner, and a strip of white out over some text. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Rare letter discussing the 1982 divorce from his wife Angela, who “does not seem to have a proper base and has been seen around London night spots looking rather ‘unwell’” 610. David Bowie.

TLS signed “David,” one page, 8.25 x 11.75, April 19, 1982. In a letter to Stan regarding breach of the divorce agreement between David and Angela Bowie, David Bowie writes, in full: “I am writing to fill you in on the details that have emerged from the press ‘campaign’ that Angela has been waging. I hope to be able to include the press clips which RCA has been promising for weeks with this letter. Otherwise those will follow under separate cover. From what we can gather the book has been trying to see the light of day for some time and several distributors seem to think it has been out for a month. However according to the agent for the publisher a Mr. Ken Dickson it is finally officially published on April 27, 1982. However books have already been sent to stores and are available. W. H. Smith the largest chain in Britain has it on order though none as yet have reached their warehouses. It will sell at 1.50 pounds. It is a paperback. With respect to Olivier’s letter of March 24, 1982: I do not see how anything from now could become ‘too much of an issue’ and I absolutely will not be giving in to any pressure to advance her any further monies from any source. I also would like your lad Olivier’s opinion on how I for a change can restrict her demands in view of this flagrant breach of the settlement agreement. In addition I would like to know how I can restrict visitations at this stage as she does not seem to have a proper base and has been seen around London night spots looking rather ‘unwell’. As far as the advance on the house deposit goes she will simply have to wait until I move. (If there was really something they could do about it it would already have happened).” Four horizontal mailing folds, scattered light creasing, two binder holes at the top edge along with a few tears, and a received date stamp, otherwise fine condition. The David and Angela Bowie marriage in 1970 and subsequent divorce in 1980 was; indeed, a messy, scandalous affair, in the literal sense. With Angela needing a visa to remain in the U. K., the relationship was a pragmatic pairing from the outset. In fact, on the eve of their wedding, the couple, both acknowledged bisexuals, had a threesome with an actress; David later asking “Can you deal with the fact that I’m not in love with you?” and Angela declaring “Free love was natural and simply what one did.” Soon after the birth of their son Zowie in 1971, Angela fled to Italy for a fling with a girlfriend. “I don’t know if David ever forgave me.” “I was wild and David needed me to help him be wild. I chopped off his hair and dyed it and put him in a dress. I gave him notoriety. He gave me fame,” she declared. After Bowie’s alter-ego persona as Ziggy Stardust elevated him to even greater rock stardom, his insatiable cocaine habit escalated. While David flaunted his mistresses and groupies, much to Angela’s annoyance, He came to regard her with contempt, remarking that “she had as much insight into the human condition as a walnut and a self-interest that would make Narcissus green with envy.” As the decade came to a close, the couple separated, David being granted full custody of their child by Angela when she was apprised of the fact that he had photos of her having sex with another woman. She received a $300,000 payment and signed a non-disclosure agreement, that being the crux of the matter being discussed in Bowie’s April 1982 letter regarding Angela’s book, presumably ‘Free Spirit,” published in September 1983. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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611. David Bowie.

DS, signed “D. R. Jones,” one page, 8.25 x 11, April 10, 1980. In a letter to Stan Diamond, Bowie writes, in full: “Enclosed please find Trident papers duely signed with initials. Also enclosed is what I believe to be your original master copy of the Trident case sent to me in error. I have in my files apart from the hand-written copy of the affair a further typewritten copy. If this in fact is something I should have kept, please return the papers to me in your next envelope. Hope you are keeping well.” In fine condition, with two vertical folds and scattered creasing, none of which affect the crisp and bright signature. Accompanied by the original master copy of the Trident contract that Bowie references in the letter. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

612. David Bowie.

DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, January 2, 1975, bearing a very early Bowie signature. A Standard Independent Contract Agreement–Television Single Television Broadcast and Multiple Broadcasts Within One Calendar Week, “between Mainman LTD., c/o International Creative Management…hereinafter called ‘Contractor,’ and Burt Sugarman, Inc…hereinafter called ‘Producer.’ Contractor shall furnish the personal professional services of David Bowie (hereinafter called ‘Performer’) in and in connection with the rehearsal and broadcast of the program(s) designated below and preparation in connection with the part or parts to be played…” in the program, “The Midnight Special” at the Marquee Club, London, England from “October 19 and 20, 1973,” to be aired on January 31, 1975, for a compensation of “$337.50 plus 10% agency commission.” In fine condition, with scattered light surface creasing and a strip of light toning along the top edge. Notoriety ensued following Bowie’s performance at the Midnight Special Concert and remains one of the most outrageous and remembered concerts of that series. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

613. David Bowie and Iggy Pop.

DS, signed “David R. Jones,” and “Iggy Pop,” who also signs twice as “James Osterberg,” two pages, 8.5 x 11, October 17, 1989. A Quitclaim document between Jones and Osterberg in which Jones Music quitclaims to Thousand Mile Inc. all of the “right, title and interest in and to those certain master recordings (the ‘Masters’), the titles of which are set forth on Exhibit ‘A’ including any and all worldwide copyrights therein and thereto, and all renewals and extensions of such copyrights of which the Undersigned may be possessed.” In fine condition, with some light creasing and staple marks in the top left corner of both pages. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Heroes album signed in-person on the front cover in blue felt tip. Scattered creases to cover and adhesive remnant from price label to top right, otherwise fine condition. The record is not included. Originally obtained by in-person specialist Mike Wehrmann. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

615. Alice Cooper.

Two color glossy 12 x 16 photos developed from an original negative, each featuring Cooper from the same photo shoot, one of the front man with donning face paint and a daisy in his hair while handling a snake that is wrapped around his neck, and the other featuring Cooper sans the snake. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

616. Alice Cooper.

Creepy glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed in-person in blue felt tip. In very fine condition. Originally obtained by in-person specialist Mike Wehrmann. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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617. Jim Croce.

Ink signature, “Jim Croce,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. Mild overall block of toning over signature from previous display, with heavier toning to the edges, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by unsigned music to ‘Bad, Bad Leroy Brown.’ Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

618. Crosby, Stills, and Nash.

Crosby, Stills and Nash debut album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by David Crosby, Stephen Stills, and Graham Nash. Mild edge wear, some light surface loss to back cover and wear to spine, otherwise fine condition. The record is not included. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

619. Crosby, Stills, and Nash.

Replay album signed on the cover in blue felt tip by Stephen Stills, in black felt tip by Graham Nash, and in silver ink by David Crosby. Double cloth matted and framed to an overall size of 18 x 18. In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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620. Crosby, Stills, and Nash.

Satin-finish 20 x 16 photo of the trio performing outdoors, signed in blue felt tip by Stephen Stills and Graham Nash and in black felt tip by David Crosby. In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

gold record award presented to Joe Smith for ‘Smoke On the Water.’ Deep Purple’s one and only top ten single, and one of rocks early anthems,’ ‘Smoke on the Water,’ was certified gold by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) on August 28, 1973. This example was presented to Warner Brothers Records President, Joe Smith. Framed to an overall size of 13.25 x 17.25. In fine condition, with some light staining to bottom left corner of mat. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Delivering his definitive 1972 live recording, Hot August Night 622. Neil Diamond. DS, eight pages,

8.5 x 11, September 1972. Eight-page agreement between Diamond, Stonebridge Enterprises, and MCA Records for Diamond to deliver a double live album recorded during his 10 consecutive concerts at The Greek Theater in Los Angeles which began on August 18, 1972. Diamond agrees to provide a double album with at least 20 songs and a running time over an hour, which will satisfy his previous recording agreement. Signed on the final page in blue ballpoint by Diamond. Accompanied by an album sleeve for the album. In fine condition, with creasing to top left as well as a staple hole. In 1972, Diamond played ten sold out concerts at The Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, and his performance on August 24 was recorded and released as the live double album Hot August Night. Critic Stephen Thomas Erlewine calls Hot August Night “the ultimate Neil Diamond record…shows Diamond the icon in full glory.” Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Actual tabletop jukebox and props from the Doobies greatest hits cover 623. Doobie Brothers.

A remarkable survivor of the 1970s is this original Seeburg table-top jukebox that is depicted on the cover of the multi-platinum album, Best of the Doobies. Since its original release in 1976, the album has racked up sales of 10 million copies in the US alone. Jukebox measures 13.25 x 16.5 x 6, and weighs 34.5 pounds. Also included are the prop plastic ketchup and mustard squeeze bottles, coffee cup, saucer, spoon, salt and pepper shakers (with salt and pepper still inside), and partially full sugar dispenser. In fine overall condition, with no front glass to jukebox. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from the San Francisco Art Exchange. RRAuction COA.…(MB $300)

624. Eagles.

Attractive natural wood-finish Takamine G Series six string acoustic guitar, with the band’s name on the body, signed on the body in black felt tip by Don Henley, Glenn Frey, Randy Meisner, Joe Walsh, and Timothy B. Schmit, and signed in silver ink on the black pickguard by Bernie Leadon and Don Felder. In fine condition. A handsome display piece signed by all contributors to one of the most successful American bands ever. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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625. Eagles. Original Asylum Records

label copy of the test pressing for Hotel California, signed and inscribed in felt tip on the front by Don Henley, Joe Walsh, Glenn Frey, Don Felder, and Randy Meisner, with someone adding, “Harv-Thanks from the Eagles.” A rare find, indeed, as only a handful of these signed advance test pressings were signed by The Eagles primarily to disc jockeys and promo men. Accompanied by an Asylum Records memo featuring the track listing. The record itself is labeled, “...Test Pressing,” and references its use in only determining the technical quality of the recording. The Eagles are the third biggest selling band of all time, behind the Beatles and Led Zeppelin with Hotel California, released in December 1976 and rated as one of the greatest albums of all time. In fine condition, with light rubbing and ring wear. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

626. Fillmore West.

A handbill, 25 x 7, designed by David Singer, BG-246, advertising concerts presented by Bill Graham in August 1970. The handbill shows the performers listed around an artistic center, with reverse having calendars listing two months worth of upcoming shows. Besides Fillmore West dates with, among others, The Byrds, Poco, Albert King and Iron Butterfly, Led Zeppelin at Oakland Coliseum and Van Morrison with John Lee Hooker at Berkeley Community Center are also listed. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

627. Fillmore West.

A David Singer design for an oversized poster, 28 x 21, advertising a three-week run of Bill Graham-promoted shows at the Fillmore West, Oakland Coliseum, and Berkeley Community Center. Spanning August 13 to September 2, artists included Led Zeppelin, The Byrds, Van Morrison, Iron Butterfly, Poco, John Lee Hooker, Mason Proffitt, Black Oak Arkansas, Poco, Commander Cody, Albert King, and Cold Blood. Fans of Led Zeppelin were treated to a rare set of encore songs at Oakland Coliseum as the group reactivated ‘Train Kept A Rollin,’ and dug way back to rock and roll’s roots with Little Richard’s ‘Long Tall Sally’ and Fa Dominos ‘Blueberry Hill.’ Rolled, with a central vertical crease, scattered creasing, light foxing, and two small edge tears. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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628. Emerson, Lake, and Palmer. Emerson,

Lake and Palmer album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by all three members. In very good condition, with scattered creasing, corner wear and moderate ‘rings of wear.’ The record is not included. Precertified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

629. Fleetwood Mac. Fleetwood Mac

16 x 28 concert poster. Matted and framed to an overall size of 24 x 35.5. In fine condition. A William Bostedt and Randy Tuten collaborative design for Fleetwood Mac’s appearance at Oakland Stadium on May 7, 1977. The band was amidst a tour in support of their latest release, Rumours, the career-making album that to date has sold 40 million copies worldwide. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

gold records award for Live/Full House. Known for the energy-laden live performances during 1972, this was the first of three live in concert albums released by the band, and RIAA certified gold on February 8, 1974. Incidentally, the card hand shown on the cover is not a full house. Matted and framed, with a small reproduction of the album cover and an RIAA plaque, to an overall size of 17.5 x 21.5. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

632. Chrissie Hynde. Vibrant

color 19.25 x 19.25 French poster entitled ‘Pretenders Viva El Amor!,’ signed in black felt tip, “Chrissie Hynde.” In fine condition, with scattered light surface creasing. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

633. Isle of Wight Festival.

630. Fleetwood Mac.

Color 22 x 13.25 double-sided promotional poster for Tango in the Night, signed in silver ink by Stevie Nicks, Lindsey Buckingham, Mick Fleetwood, Christine McVie, and John McVie. Rolled and in very good condition, with scattered creases, a few small edge tears and dings, and some light brushes to a couple of the signatures. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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1969 Isle of Wight Festival poster, 16 x 30.25. A very scarce color variation of the alternate, winged King Kong version of the ‘69 poster; this one produced before the more familiar variation that capitalized on Bob Dylan’s appearance, picturing him in a ‘tarantula’ era pose. Rolled and in fine condition, with some trivial creasing. RRAuction COA.… (MB $200)

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634. Billy Joel.

Promotional copy of The Stranger album signed in-person on the front cover in blue felt tip. In very good condition, with light overall wear and rubbing to covers and gold stamp to reverse. The record is not included. Originally obtained by in-person specialist Mike Wehrmann. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

635. Billy Joel.

Sheet music for ‘Piano Man,’ 9 x 12, six pages, signed in-person on the front cover in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with price label on last page. Originally obtained by in-person specialist Mike Wehrmann. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

636. Elton John.

Original color CD long box proof for Your Songs, 13.75 x 17. In fine condition, with scattered light surface marks and dings.RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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Color print, 14 x 21, for The Kinks and Elton John at The Fillmore West in San Francisco, November 12–15, 1970. In fine condition, with light corner creasing. RRAuction COA.… (MB $100)

638. Elton John.

Gold Disc Swiss Award presented to Elton John’s manager John Reid, commemorating the sale of 25,000 units of Love Songs. The album could well be considered a Greatest Hits, Volume 4, and was a huge seller worldwide. 11.25 x 14. Matted and framed, with a small reproduction photo of the album cover and a PolyGram plaque, to an overall size of 11.25 x 14. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

639. Elton John.

Original poster, 14 x 19, for John’s May 1, 1971, concert at the Honolulu International Center Arena. In fine condition, with some scattered light creases, surface marks, soiling, and rubbing. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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Flamboyant stage-worn hat, acquired from the 1996 Elton’s Closet sale 640. Elton John.

Green velour hat with a black rim owned and most likely concert-worn by Elton John, 9 x 12, featuring a manufacturer’s tag from Comme de Garcons and a hang tag depicting the Neiman-Marcus label. The flamboyant head gear was procured by our consignor from the very first Elton’s Closet sale held in 1996 at the Neiman-Marcus store in Atlanta where Sir Elton has maintained a part-time residence. Benefitting his Elton John AIDS Foundation charity, the legendary Rock & Roll Hall of Fame singer has been holding such sales of his vast and ever-growing collection of stage worn and daily attire for many years in various locales, most notably New York City in 2011. The clothing sales are just one fundraising element of the farreaching charity that has raised more than $50 million since its founding in the early 1990s. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

641. Elton John.

Elton John’s stage worn outfit. Two-piece outfit consists of a black rayon, acetate, and silk long jacket, made by Alexander McQueen of Italy, trimmed at the cuffs and color in purple, and a matching pair of black slacks. Jacket bears an “EJAF” sales tag for the two-piece outfit, and was originally acquired from Elton’s Closet, a pop-up shop for the Elton John AIDS Foundation, in Rockefeller Center in 2006. A classy design far removed from Elton’s days of outrageous stage wear, this finery was typical of Elton’s fashion sense since the 1990s. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $300)

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642. Elton John.

Gold RIAA certified sales Award for ‘Can You Feel the Love Tonight’ from the Lion King soundtrack, commemorating 500,000 copies sold of the cassette single. A huge hit worldwide, the Elton John and Tim Rice collaboration peaked at #4 on the Billboard singles chart in the US. The soundtrack album eventually achieved sales of ten million copies in the US alone. Matted and framed, with a copy of the CD, booklet, and a commemorative plaque, to an overall size of 17 x 14. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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643. Elton John.

Black leather tour jacket from PolyGram, size XL, with “Elton John World Tour,” embroidered on the left breast. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Two items: Prop mace and chain from their film, Kiss Meets the Phantom of the Park. Prop measures 31˝ long with a leatherwrapped wooden handle and heavy spiked ball on the end of the chain. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Rainbow Rockatorium stating the prop was originally part of the Vinnie Gonzales collection; and a VHS of Kiss Meets the Phantom of the Park, signed on the front of the box in black felt tip by Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley. In fine overall condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

644. Journey.

Woodgrained sunburst-finish Jay Turser ‘stratocaster-style’ electric guitar, with the band’s name on the body, signed on the body in blue felt tip, “Jonathan Cain Open Arms,” and in black felt tip on the white pickguard by Steve Perry, Neil Schon, Ross Valory, and Steve Smith. In fine condition. Precertified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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646. KISS.

Program from the 2003–2004 World Domination Tour, 11 x 14, signed on the front cover in silver ink by Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Peter Criss, and Tommy Thayer. In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

647. KISS. Satin-finish 10 x 8 Mercury Records promotional photo,

signed in black felt tip by all four original members: Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Peter Criss, and Ace Frehley, with one inscribing, “To the boys.” Scattered edge and corner creases, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

648. Knebworth Park.

Three items: cream colored short-sleeve T-shirt for the Knebworth Park Concert, July 5, 1973; an official blue program for the Knebworth Park concert, 8.25 x 11.75, featuring Pink Floyd, The Steve Miller Band, Captain Beefheart and his Magic Band, Roy Harper and Trigger, and Linda Lewis; and a pink cover from a similar program, 8.5 x 10.5. In very good condition, with scattered surface creasing and rubbing to the blue cover, and light creasing and rubbing to the pink cover.RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

649. Knebworth Fair.

Two items: original program from the 1976 Knebworth Fair, 8.25 x 11.75, featuring images of many of the performers, including The Rolling Stones, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Todd Rudgren, and Hot Tuna; and an original flyer for the festival, 8.5 x 10.5. In fine condition, with scattered creasing. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

650. Music.

Ink and felt tip signatures of 40 musicians on individual off-white and colored 5 x 3 cards, with some inscribed. Signers include Roger Daltrey, Mick Jagger, Pete Townshend, Pat Benatar, Tony Bennett, David Bowie, Jack Bruce, David Cassidy, Shawn Cassidy, Petula Clark, Phil Collins, L. L. Cool J, Alice Cooper, Kiki Dee, Rick Derringer, Dion, Sheena Easton, Roberta Flack, Peter Frampton, Connie Francis, Art Garfunkel, Boy George, Bobby Goldsboro, Debbie Harry, Rick James, Joan Jett, Tom Jones, Cyndi Lauper, Michael McDonald, Don McLean, Meat Loaf, John Cougar Mellencamp, Johnny Ramone, Lou Reed, Vanilla Ice, and Bobby Vinton. In fine overall condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $150)

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A rare 8 x 10 signed at the world famous Tower Records on the Sunset Strip 651. Bob Marley.

Jamaican reggae singer, songwriter, and guitarist. As a member of the Wailers, a reggae band that included Bunny Wailer and Peter Tosh, and later on his own, Marley propelled reggae to worldwide popularity. Glossy 8 x 10 Island Records promotional photo, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “Lyn, One Love, One Rasta, Bob Marley.” In very good condition, with some light irregular adhesion to portions of signature and inscription, a vertical crease to right side extending through a small portion of signature and inscription, a couple stray ink marks, and some scattered light surface marks. Accompanied by a statement of provenance from the brother of the photo’s recipient stating, in part: “My brother worked as a buyer at the most famous Tower Record…Bob was in the store promoting an album and my brother received an autographed photo. My brother’s name was Lynn…As you can tell, Bob misspelled Lynn’s name…My brother was too nervous to point out the mistake.” Marley photos of any size are scarce, particularly 8 x 10s. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

652. Freddie Mercury.

Felt tip signature, “Freddie Mercury,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. In fine condition. Accompanied by unsigned sheet music to ‘Bohemian Rhapsody.’ Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

653. Stevie Nicks.

Color satin-finish 13.5 x 9.5 photo of a young Nicks in black lace and beads, signed in gold ink, “Love, Stevie Nicks,” with a photographer’s notation in the bottom right corner. Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 19.25 x 16. In fine condition, with some scattered surface rubbing. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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654. Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac. Two embroi-

dered tour jackets: A black Stevie Nicks 1983 Wild Heart Tour zip-up vest, size XS, made by Torrey Productions, embroidered on the left breast “Sara” with the tour logo embroidered on the reverse; and a rust-colored long sleeve Fleetwood Mac 1980 Tusk World Tour jacket, size XS, by Summit Road Productions, embroidered on the left breast “Sara,” with the tour logo embroidered on the right breast. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

“Prince Rogers Nelson” appears in Atlanta in 1981 655. Prince.

Early DS, signed “Prince Rogers Nelson,” one page, 8.5 x 14, March 10, 1981. Agreement for Prince to perform one show at the Agora in Atlanta, Georgia on March 13, 1981, for “$5,000.00 plus 70% of the gross admission receipts (exclusive of taxes) in excess of $8,750.00 total.” Signed at the bottom in blue ballpoint, “Prince Rogers Nelson.” Contract is stapled to the 12-page rider for the show detailing all the particulars and requirements for the show and venue. In very good condition, with moderate horizontal fold above signature, scattered creasing and light toning to bottom portion, a couple red pencil circles, and aforementioned staple. Personnel shake-ups and a marked change in Prince’s own onstage concert attire marked the ‘Dirty Minds’ tour in support of his third Warner Brothers Records album, which extended from December 1980 until June 1981. Prince had, indeed, been making waves on the concert stage the previous year; the nightly performance of ‘Head,’ causing keyboardist Gayle Chapman to leave the band as she felt the lyrics and onstage antics conflicted with her religious beliefs. The departure of bassist Andre’ Cymone Anderson, who was embarking on a solo career, coincided with his feeling that he was not given due credit for his contributions, and further charges that Prince stole ideas that were intended for his own use with his group The Time. The most striking change; however, was seen in Prince’s concert finery when, at the conclusion of the previous tour in 1980, he was told by his managers that he could no longer wear spandex without underwear. It was at the outset of the ‘Dirty Minds’ tour that he began performing in a long trench coat, black, high-heeled boots and leggings, a striking look for which he was universally recognized with in the film which catapulted him to international rock stardom, Purple Rain. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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656. The Police.

Outlandos d’Amour album signed in-person on the front cover in blue felt tip by Sting, Andy Summers, and Stewart Copeland. Mild ‘ring of wear,’ light contrast to portions of each signature, and adhesive remnant from label to top right corner, otherwise fine condition. The record is not included. Originally obtained by in-person specialist Mike Wehrmann. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

657. The Professionals.

Virgin UK Records 45 rpm VS-363 single and sleeve for ‘Just Another Dream b/w Action Man’ by The Professionals. A post-Sex Pistols effort by guitarist Steve Jones and drummer Paul Cook, The Professionals lasted a mere two years, ‘Just Another Dream’ being their first of four released singles in the UK, before disbanding in early 1982. Disc is oin fine condition; with ring wear, light corner creases, and a “Made in U.K.” label affixed to front of sleeve. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

659. Queen.

Limited edition 18.5 x 13 photo of Queen on stage, #2/120, featuring an embossed stamp from the Rock Music Photographs of Ian Dickson and Dickson’s signature in the bottom border. Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 26 x 20.75. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

Freddie and Queen sign their first concept album 658. Queen.

Queen II album signed on their inside gatefold portrait in blue felt tip by Freddie Mercury, Brian May, John Deacon, and Roger Taylor. In fine condition, with some light marks and creases to cover, along with a stray ink mark. The record is included. Released in 1974 to a mixed reception, Queen II remains one of the band’s lesser-known albums, however, the album has retained a strong cult following. Signed in-person in New York City at the Plaza Hotel in the late 1970’s. You’d be hard pressed to find another set of pristine Queen signatures on this presentable a format. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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660. Queen.

DS, three pages, 8.5 x 11, December 1, 1976. Agreement between the band and Electra/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 by Brian May, Roger Taylor, John Deacon, and F[reddie] Mercury. Staple holes to the top left corner and a few light wrinkles, otherwise 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.’ Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Exceptionally scarce working lyrics to the unpublished track, ‘All Around the World’ 661. Bob Seger. Work-

ing handwritten lyrics to ‘All Around the World’ on two 8.5 x 11 lightlylined yellow notepad sheets. Seger writes: “C1: All around the world Rock and Roll is all they play/All around the world Rock and Roll is all they play/You can hear those jukebox jumpin’ all night and all through the day/V1: All the flat top into with their rock and roll queen just a rockin’ and a rollin’ in their red and blue jeans/C2: All around the world rock and roll is here to stay/You can hear those jukebox jumpin’ all night and all through the day/V: Ain’t never no time for romance they only want to dance/The people all holler when they hit the floor Go cat go/C3: All around the world Rock and Roll is here to stay/ You can hear those jukebox jumpin’ all night and all through the day/Sax solo/V3: They do the bop and the Texas hop/shim sham shimmy and they never never stop/C4: All around the world Rock and Roll is here to stay/You can hear those jukebox jumpin’ all night and all through the day/V4: Never no time for romance they only want to dance the people all holler when they hit the floor go cat go/C5: All around the world rock and roll is here to stay You can hear those jukebox jumpin’ all night and all through the day.” In fine condition, with scattered light creasing and toning along the top edge of the first page. A rare and marvelously crisp offering from the icon of heartland rock. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

662. The Ramones. Satin-finish

8 x 10 Radioactive Records publicity photo, signed in black felt tip by Joey, Marky, Johnny, and CJ Ramone. In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

663. The Ramones.

Purple felt tip signatures, “Joey Ramone,” “Johnny Ramone,” “Tommy Ramone,” and “Dee Dee Ramone” on a yellow 5 x 3 card, featuring a small clipped image of the band affixed to the top edge. Matted to an overall size of 7 x 5. In fine condition, with pencil notations on the reverse. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.… (MB $100)

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Marky’s iconic leather jacket, stage-worn from 1978 to 1983 664. The Ramones: marky Ramone.

Marky Ramone’s owned and stage-used jacket. Black leather jacket by Real Leather, New York–London, was used on stage between 1978–1983, features two US pins on the lapels, a single star pin to each shoulder, zip-up cuffs and a buckle at the waist. Jacket is signed on the back in gold ink “Marky Ramone.” In fine condition, with expected wear from stage use. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity, dated August 8, 2001, from a Ramones’ auction at Officialramones.com, bearing the printed signature of Marky Ramone. Instantly recognizable as ‘mandatory’ attire to legions of followers of the founding fathers of punk in the US, was the leather jacket; this iconic relic right off Marky Ramone’s back! Worn by Marky (Marc Steven Bell) from the time he took over as the Ramones drummer in 1978 until 1983, his leather jacket was an integral part of both his onstage and offstage persona. Coming on to replace Tommy Ramone in Spring 1978, he was in the studio within a matter of weeks recording Road to Ruin, the album from which ‘I Wanna Be Sedated’ is featured. The following yea,r Marky was on board for the Ramones filmed cult classic, Rock ‘n’ Roll High School and the Phil Spector-produced album, End Of The Century. The newest Ramone was on quite a roll until he was asked to leave the band in 1983, as his alcohol abuse was becoming increasingly disruptive. Johnny Ramone demanded the jacket back, citing that soldiers in the service had to return their uniforms when they were dishonorably discharged, and this situation was no different. Cast away, Marky returned the jacket that had become his second skin for five years. Reuniting with the group in 1987, Marky resumed his drumming duties until the band’s demise in 1996. With 1700 concert performances spanning 15 years, Marky is the only living member of the longest-running Ramones line-up which included Joey, Johnny and Dee Dee Ramone. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $1000)

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The last guitar used by Johnny Ramone 665. The Ramones: johnny Ramone.

Johnny Ramone’s concert-played Mosrite guitar. There is no better provenance one could hope for than filmed documentation of Johnny himself playing this guitar on the concert stage and autographing the instrument as well. It did, indeed, happen at the April 30 and May 1 concerts at Coney Island High School in Brooklyn, New York, during the final leg of the Ramones last-ever tour in 1996. Ramones founding member John William Cummings, better known as Johnny Ramone, purchased his first Mosrite guitar, a blue Ventures II model, in 1974 only months before the band’s inception. After the theft of the guitar in 1977, Johnny replaced it with a white Ventures Mark II model. As one of his favorites of the four or five Mosrite models he had in rotation, it was played onstage at the majority of the 2263 concerts performed by the band between their 1974 debut until the demise of the Ramones in 1996. The history of this particular white Mosrite dates to the Ramones tour of Japan in 1995 when the guitarist was approached about the possibility of endorsing a Japanese-made, Johnny Ramone Signature Series Mosrite guitar. He was given this guitar, played it during several stops on the Japanese tour, and was photographed on stage with the guitar for promotional purposes. The Japanese version did see the light of day during 1996, as did the American-made version. Johnny was approached in Spring 1996 about selling his original white Mosrite; a request he declined. He did, however, offer to sell the guitar he was given in Japan. Upon accepting the offer, Johnny played the guitar during the encores at both of the Coney Island High School shows in Brooklyn; the concerts notable as being the last-ever club dates

played by the Queens-based band in any of the city’s boroughs. The second nights’ encore was videotaped by the new owner, as well as the moment when Johnny signed the back of the headstock, “This is my guitar, Johnny Ramone, May 1, 1996.” Though Johnny succumbed to prostate cancer in 2005, his legacy as a guitarist is preserved, as he was posthumously recognized as being among the greatest guitarists of all-time by magazine at #16, and in 2009 as one of the “ten best electric guitarists of all-time” by Time magazine. In addition to a DVD of the Coney Island encore and guitar signing, also included are two 5 x 6 photos from the May 1 encore, a remarkable, 9 x 12 autographed photo of Johnny backstage with the guitar flanked by two road cases emblazoned with the famous Ramones logo, and two of his guitar picks. This guitar represents the end of an era—a newer version of the original instrument that launched the Ramones into Hall of Fame status. This instrument embodies a raw artifact from the last days of one of the arguably greatest punk bands of all time. A truly one-of-a-kind relic. RRAuction COA.…(MB $5000

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The Sex Pistols fire bass player Matlock for liking the Beatles 666. Sex Pistols.

Photocopied DS, signed in black ballpoint, “Glen Matlock,” “John Lydon,” “Stephen Jones,” “Paul Cook,” and “John Beverley,” two pages, 8.5 x 14, March 22, 1977. Agreement between the Sex Pistols and Glen Matlock in which Matlock leaves the group. In part: “I am now writing to you to confirm that I have resigned from the group as of February 11th 1977 and wish to be released from all further obligations…In consideration of such release which you all hereby agree to give me and in consideration of the sum of Two thousand nine hundred and sixty-six pounds ninety-eight pence now paid to me…I hereby release the manager and all other members of the group from any and all claims…and I accept the said sums in full and final settlement… In consideration of my participation in a recording session on the third day of March 1977 you hereby agree to pay me the sum of Twenty-five pounds…Notwithstanding the above I shall continue to be entitled to one-quarter of the net royalties received by the group as composers of musical compositions which I have co-written. I agree to treat the terms of this release confidential and not to divulge any aspect thereof to any person firm or company.” Signed at the conclusion by Matlock, and signed at the bottom in agreement by John Lydon, Stephen Jones, Paul Cook, and Sid Vicious, signing “John Beverly.” In fine condition, with some scattered light wrinkles and creases. Having been with the Sex Pistols since their 1975 inception, in February 1977, word leaked out that bassist Glen Matlock was leaving the Sex Pistols. On February 28, the group’s manager Malcolm McLaren sent a telegram to Britain’s leading rock music paper New Musical Expressconfirming the split. He claimed that Matlock had been “thrown out...because he went on too long about Paul McCartney.... The Beatles was too much.” In an interview a few months afterwards, guitarist Steve Jones echoed the charge that Matlock had been sacked because he “liked The Beatles.” In regards to the March 3, 1977, recording session Matlock referred to in the agreement, there is continuing disagreement and conjecture as to what actually transpired on that day. Given Vicious’s incompetence, Matlock had, indeed, been invited to record as a session musician on what would become the Sex Pistols debut album, Never Mind The Bollocks. In his autobiography, Matlock says he agreed to “help out,” but then suggests that he cut all ties after McLaren issued the 28 February NME telegram announcing Matlock had been fired for liking the Beatles. In fact, Matlock did play as a hired hand on 3 March, for what Jon Savage describes as an “audition session.” In his autobiography, Lydon claims that Matlock’s work-for-hire for his ex-band was extensive, much more so than any other source reports, seemingly to amplify a putdown: “I think I’d rather die than do something like that.” Music historian David Howard states unambiguously that Matlock did not perform on any of the Never Mind The Bollocks recording sessions. It was Steve Jones who ultimately played most of the bass parts during the recordings. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

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667. Sex Pistols.

Virgin UK Records VS363 45 rpm single and sleeve for ‘God Save The Queen/Did You No Wrong’ by the Sex Pistols. A benchmark song of the UK’s punk scene, 1977’s controversial ‘God Save The Queen’ raced up the British record charts, going to #1 on the NME (New Musical Express) singles chart. The single peaked at #2 on the official British singles chart, despite being banned on the BBC; the song widely regarded by much of the general public to be an assault on Queen Elizabeth II and the monarchy. Johnny Rotten explained the lyrics as follows: “You don’t write a song like ‘God Save The Queen’ because you hate the English race. You write a song like that because you love them, and you’re fed up of seeing them mistreated. His intentions were apparently to evoke sympathy for the English working class, and a general resentment for the monarchy. The phrase ‘no future,’ the song’s closing refrain, became emblematic of the punk rock movement. Disc is very fine; sleeve exhibits light ring wear and some scattered light creasing and wrinkling. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

The Great Rock ‘n’ Roll Swindle 668. Sex Pistols.

Extremely rare movie prop poster from The Great Rock ‘n’ Roll Swindle. 32 x 48, entitled, “Eddie Barclay Presente Sid Vicious, Olympia de Paris,” featuring Vicious standing below the Eiffel Tower, holding a mini-Eiffel Tower in the air. One of only four posters produced as props in the movie. Rolled and in fine condition, with some scattered light creasing. Though Sid Vicious has a relatively small role as ‘The Gimmick’ in the film, as he wanders the streets of Paris offending and accosting most everyone with whom he comes in contact, including a woman by smashing a just pilfered piece of cake into her face, a copy of this poster is seen plastered to the side of a wall alongside an array of other event posters. And who can forget his eerily prophetic rendering of ‘My Way,’ as he pumps bullets into the bodies of several well-dressed front row attendees, before ascending the staircase at the Paris Olympia! The Great Rock ‘n’ Roll Swindle is a mockumentary film directed by Julien Temple about the British punk rock band Sex Pistols. The movie tells a stylized fictional account of the formation, rise and subsequent breakup of the band, from the point of view of their then-manager Malcolm McLaren. The footage was filmed in early to mid-1978, between singer John Lydon’s departure from the band and their subsequent split. Lydon (who was listed in the credits as “The Collaborator”) and early bass guitarist Glen Matlock only appear in archive footage - Lydon having refused to have anything to do with the production. RRAuction COA.…(MB $500)

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Out on bail for allegedly murdering Nancy, Sid checks in 16 times; these are undoubtedly his last signatures as he would die 24 hours later 669. Sex Pistols: sid Vicious. Sid

Vicious’ bail sign-in spiralbound book, 6 x 9, signed an incredible 16 times as “John Ritchie” on the first lined page. Labeled on the front cover, “Sid Vicious, John S. Ritchie sign–in–book, AKA Sid Vicious.” Stapled on the inside front cover is a notice which reads, “When Sid Vicious is released— Conditions of bail—He will sign in before 1500 hours Mon—Wed and Friday. Non appearance to be reported immediately to ADA Sullivan or weekends to the ‘Duty ADA.’” Written at the bottom of the same sheet, “Must sign in by 3pm Mon Wed Fri.” On the adjacent page, Vicious has signed in 16 days, dating from November 22, 1978 to December 7, 1978, adding the date and sign-in time to each line; each signature is then attested to by a detective witness. The entry for December 8, 1978 states “Bail revoked by Judge Ellerinm remanded to jail.” The next entry on January 16, 1979 indicates “Released on $60,000 bail Judge Leff.” One week later an entry indicates “Still on Rikers Island.” The final entry, dated February 1, 1979, reads, “Released on Bail—Sgt. Kilroy.” A small slip stapled to the second page reads, “12/7/78 Arrested by 20 PIU at 3 H/z for Fel. A.” In fine condition, with its original Christie’s East auction tag affixed to the spiral binding. The chronology of events leading up to the arrest of Sid Vicious for the murder of his girlfriend Nancy Spungen was a harrowing roller coaster ride of self-destructive, drug-fueled behavior; one that escalated rapidly when Vicious was recruited as the Sex Pistols bassist in February 1977, even though he didn’t know how to play the instrument. Once Sid joined the band, his chaotic mindset spilled on to the concert stage, inciting violence and near-riots by spitting and hurling insults at audience members. Meeting Nancy, an emotionally disturbed drug addict and sometimesprostitute, in the spring of 1977 was the touchstone event that set Sid on the downward spiral and heroin addiction that would ultimately kill him. The emotional codependency of the couple alienated Vicious from the other members of the band. As Johnny Rotten later wrote, “We did everything to get rid of Nancy…She was killing him…She was so utterly f****d up and evil.” In August 1978, Sid and Nancy moved to New York City. In October, while shopping with friends, Nancy would buy Sid a small knife; two days later she was found dead in the couple’s room at the Chelsea Hotel, having bled to death from a small cut in her abdomen. The circumstances of Spungen’s death are confusing and contradictory. Vicious offered sev-

eral accounts of what occurred to detectives who arrived at the scene, first telling them that he didn’t know what happened and he wished that they would shoot him, later saying she must have fallen on the knife. He recounted an argument as Nancy was sitting on the edge of the bed flicking the knife, then waking up in the morning, seeing the bed wet with blood and finding Nancy alive, but with a stab wound. He denied stabbing her various times, but later confessed, “I stabbed her but I didn’t mean to kill her. I loved her, but she treated me like shit.” Charged with second-degree murder, Viscious was sent to the hospital detox wing on Riker’s Island, while manager Malcolm McLaren appealed to Virgin Records for $50,000 bail. The money was wired and Sid was released on October 17, but five days later attempted suicide by slashing a wrist and consuming his entire methadone supply. On December 7, he was arrested on felony assault charges after being involved in a fight. The next day he was remanded back to Riker’s Island for a compulsory, seven-week detox program. According to the sign-in entry dated January 16, 1979, he was released on $60,000 bail, but the next entry, dated January 23, it is noted “Still on Riker’s Island.” Presumably Vicious could have stayed at Riker’s on his accord to complete the detox program. Upon release on February 1, 1979, Sid took heroin given to him by his mother, demanded more, then collapsed but insisted he was alright. He ingested more of the drug and was later found dead by his mother. Six days later, Sid was cremated; his mother would later scatter the ashes over Nancy’s grave…a sad yet poignant ending to a short and tumultuous career. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $1000)

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670. Paul Simon.

Uncommon ALS signed “Paul,” one page both sides, 6.5 x 9.25, no date. Letter to Dolly. In part: “You are a lifesaver! I was really beginning to panic about getting jobs. Thanks! All the work you’ve lined up for me seems fine. I’m particularly glad to be working with Paul McNeill again. Unfortunately, I’ll definitely have to leave by the 30th of January. Don’t book any more work as I’d like to have at least one day off. I haven’t got any pictures but I shall send you a copy or two of my album. You can use that for publicity. My biggest problem looming now is where to stay. I don’t want to impose on anyone. I’d rather get a room for two weeks if that’s possible. I’m not particular about price and in fact, I prefer to pay more for a nice place than less for junk.” In fine condition, with two horizontal folds, a trivial spot to front, and some light wrinkling. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

671. Paul Simon.

Greatest Hits, Etc. album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with scattered light cover and edge wear, a few creases, and a PSA/ DNA authentication label affixed to lower right. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from PSA/DNA. The record is included. Precertified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

674. Bruce Springsteen.

Born to Run album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip. In fine condition. The record is not included. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

675. Bruce Springsteen. 672. Paul Simon.

Large ink signature, “Paul Simon,” on an off-white book page removed from Simon’s Lyrics book. Matted and framed with a copy of his handwritten lyrics to ‘You Can Call Me Al,’ and a portrait of Simon, to an overall size of 27 x 13. In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

673. Sonny and Cher.

Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of the pair in blue satin costumes, signed in blue felt tip by both. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Original live-action 20 x 16 photo, by Phil Ceccola, #113/195, featuring a young Springsteen flying through the air on stage, signed in the bottom border in black ink by the photographer. In fine condition, with some trivial creasing and light rippling to the right edge. Ceccola was the Electric Factory photographer and a tour photographer with many major artists, including Elvis. With Springsteen from the beginning, he and Bruce chose five of the best seminal images and he offered them in hand-developed 16 x 20 signed limited editions of 195 each. Developed on heavy fiber stock, each is hand signed by the late Ceccola, who died several years ago. Other examples from this edition, as well as dozens of other Ceccola photos, are permanently installed in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and a retrospective of his career is the focus of a traveling exhibition sponsored by the House Of Blues. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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676. Bruce Springsteen.

Bruce Springsteen multi-platinum Columbia Records Sales Award. Commemorating 12,000,000 copies sold of Born in the USA. The record-breaking album contained seven top ten hit singles, including ‘Dancing In The Dark’ and ‘Glory Days; ‘ a feat duplicated only by Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ and Janet Jackson’s ‘Rhythm Nation 1814.’ Apart from the hype, the album was lauded by most critics and is considered Springsteen’s magnum opus, along with 1975’s breakthrough, ‘Born to Run.’ In November 1985, just over a year after release, the album topped the 10 million sales mark. To date, Born In The USA has sold 26 million copies in the U. S. alone. This item was on display at the Rock & Roll McDonald’s in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, from 1991 until 2010, at which time all of the memorabilia was placed in storage until October 2011. 100% of the consignor’s proceeds from this item will be donated to Ronald McDonald Charities of Eastern Wisconsin. Matted and framed with 12 small reproduction photos of the album cover, along with the disc and a commemorative cassette tape, and a RIAA hologram and plaque, to an overall size of 16 x 28. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

677. Bruce Springsteen.

Born to Run album promotional poster, 22 x 33. The Boss is seen in one of the all-time classic poses taken by photographer Eric Meola in 1975 during a session in which he clicked off 900 exposures! Rolled and in fine condition, with scattered light creasing and a tear to the top edge. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

679. Bruce Springsteen.

Limited edition 11.5 x 17.5 Jim Marchese photo of a young Springsteen in a leather jacket and cowboy boots sitting in a stadium, #2/25, with Marchese adding “Hungry Heart Soundtrack, Brussels, April 1981,” and a signature in the bottom border. Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 20.5 x 26.5. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

680. Bruce Springsteen.

678. Bruce Springsteen.

Natural wood-finish Fender Squier Tele ‘telecaster-style’ electric guitar, signed on the white pickguard in blue felt tip. In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.… (MB $200)

Early original 16 x 20 photo, #38/195, of a scruffy Springsteen, by Phil Ceccola, peeking out from behind a door, signed in black ink by the photographer at the bottom right corner. In fine condition, with light rippling to the top edge and some trivial corner creasing. Ceccola was the Electric Factory photographer and a tour photographer with many major artists, including Elvis. With Springsteen from the beginning, he and Bruce chose five of the best seminal images and he offered them in hand-developed 16 x 20 signed limited editions of 195 each. Developed on heavy fiber stock, each is hand signed by the late Ceccola, who died several years ago. Other examples from this edition, as well as dozens of other Ceccola photos, are permanently installed in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and a retrospective of his career is the focus of a traveling exhibition sponsored by the House Of Blues. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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683. Cat Stevens.

Teaser and the Firecat album signed in-person in blue felt tip on the front cover, “Yousef.” Owner’s name written along top edge of cover, as well as some scattered light staining and adhesive remnant to front cover, otherwise fine condition. The record is included. Originally obtained by in-person specialist Mike Wehrmann. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

681. Bruce Springsteen. Glossy 8 x 10 Columbia Records publicity photo, signed vertically in silver ink. In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

682. Cat Stevens.

Tea for the Tillerman album signed on the front in blue felt tip as Yusuf Islam. In very good condition, with scattered light wear and soiling to covers, a bit heavier along top. The record is not included. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

684. The Clash.

Stellar album art for The Clash’s 1977 selftitled debut album, 11.75 x 11.75, signed in silver and blue ink by Joe Strummer, Paul Simonon, and Mick Jones. Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 17.25 x 17.25. In fine condition, with some light contrast to Simonon’s and Jones’ signatures. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

685. Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band.

Cream-colored Fender Squier Tele ‘telecaster-style’ electric guitar, signed on the white pickguard in black felt tip by Springsteen, and on the body in black felt tip by Steve Van Zandt, signing “Little Steven, Solidarity,” Clarence Clemons, Roy Bittan, Garry Tallent, Max Weinberg, adding a small drum sketch, and Dan Federici. In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Ultra-rare handwritten lyric manuscript to ‘See the Changes’ 686. Stephen Stills. Extremely

rare Stephen Still handwritten working lyric manuscript to Crosby, Still, and Nash’s classic ‘See the Changes’ on two yellow, lightly-lined 8.5 x 11 sheets, one of which is taped to a light blue Warped Recordings recording studio tracking sheet. Consignor notes these lyrics came from the collection of CSNY associate and mastering engineer, Denny Purcell, who rescued them from a recording session. Intersecting folds, scattered light toning, soiling, and foxing, a tear to the left edge of the second page, two small areas of paper loss at the top of the central vertical fold to each sheet, and strips of reparative tape along the edges, otherwise very good condition. Accompanied by the 1977 unopened album, CSN, on which this staple classic is featured. A poignant lyric representing one of the more stand-out pieces from CSNs catalog. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

687. Rod Stewart.

Photocopied DS, signed in black ballpoint by Stewart, 17 pages, 8.5 x 11, September 16, 1991. Agreement between Stewart and John Reid Enterprises Limited for Stewart’s rendition of Elton John’s ‘Your Song’ to be included on the upcoming album, A Tribute to Elton John and Bernie Taupin, signed on the final page by Stewart. In fine condition, with staple hole to top left edge. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

688. Van Halen.

Van Halen II album signed in-person in blue and black felt tip by Eddie Van Halen, Alex Van Halen, Michael Anthony, and David Lee Roth. In very good condition, with moderate ‘ring of wear’ to cover, scattered creases and edge wear, and price label remnant to upper right. The record is not included. Originally obtained by in-person specialist Mike Wehrmann. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

A plethora of tickets and stubs, spanning the evolution of Rock and Roll 689. Tickets.

Hundreds of original tickets and ticket stubs spanning multiple decades and genres, including The Who, The Rolling Stones, David Bowie, Aerosmith, AC/DC, REO Speedwagon, Jethro Tull, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Cheap Trick, The Kinks, KISS, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, The Everly Brothers, Van Halen, Elvis Costello, Ted Nugent, Paul McCartney, B. B. King, ZZ Top, Crosby, Stills and Nash, and many more. Nearly half the seats on these tickets were located in the first five rows. In very good condition, with the expected creasing and wear. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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Ultra rare entirely handwritten lyrics composed during Waits’ residency at the legendary Tropicana Motor Hotel 690. Tom Waits.

Incredibly scarce, handwritten lyrics for ‘Wrong Side of the Road,’ which appeared on the 1978 Blue Valentine album, penned on two off-white 8.5 x 11 sheets of Tropicana Motor Hotel letterhead. Waits pens the complete lyrics in blue ballpoint, making various edits in black ballpoint. In very good condition, with two trivial corner bends, scattered toning, and some light rubbing and foxing. The Tropicana Motor Hotel served as a residential home-base for such rock icons as Jim Morrison and Chuck E. Weiss, and provided temporary stays for a slew of other legends, including Janis Joplin, Van Morrison, Bruce Springsteen, Led Zeppelin, Guns N’ Roses, and Frank Zappa. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

691. Wings.

RIAA gold record award presented to Wings co-founder Denny Laine for Band on the Run. The engraved plaque reads: Presented to Denny Laine to Commemorate the Sale of More than One Million Dollars Worth of the Apple Records Long-Playing Record Album Band on the Run. This “white matte” style award originally found its way into the marketplace courtesy of Laine’s former wife, Jo Jo Laine. Awards such as these presented to band members continue to command a premium among collectors. This particular award for ‘Band on the Run’ has the added benefit of being Paul McCartney’s largest-selling and most celebrated post-Beatles album, nearly 40 years after its initial release in December 1973. The album received near unanimous glowing reviews at the time and topped the album charts worldwide. Framed with a commemorative plaque and mini-album cover to an overall size of 17.5 x 21.5. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

692. Johnny Winter. Original

color 17 x 24 German tour poster, signed in black felt tip, “Johnny Winter.” Rolled and in fine condition, with scattered light creasing. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

693. Yes: roger Dean. Four different visually

striking greeting cards depicting Yes album covers, each signed on the front in black ink by the band’s celebrated artist, Roger Dean and measuring 7 x 5 unopened. Images are titled: Tales from Topographic Oceans, Dragon’s Garden, Arches Morning, and Relayer. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

694. Frank Zappa.

A poster advertising Frank Zappa at the Armadillo World Headquarters on September 13, 1977, 11 x 17. This was one of several visits by Zappa and his rotating band of musicians to the now-legendary Austin concert venue, which enjoyed a 10-year run presenting a plethora of Texas talent and nationally known artists from wide-ranging musical genres. Foam-core mounted in fine condition, with uniform shade of mild toning, some light soiling to top and right edge, and a few corner bumps. RRAuction COA.… (MB $200)

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the 1980s 695. Hand Bills and Flyers.

Collection of approximately 270 handbills and flyers, ranging in size from 4.25 x 5.5 to 5.5 x 8.5 spanning many music genres including country, rap, rock and roll, new wave, and heavy metal with venues including The Fillmore, Maritime Hall, and other clubs and stadiums. A sampling of the collection includes: Dave Matthews Band, The Bangles, Bob Dylan, Stevie Knicks, Thomas Dolby, Tool, Macy Gray, Morris Day, Santana, Run DMC, Hank Williams, Jr., Motley Crue, Billy Idol, The Go Go’s, Lilith Fair, The Warped Tour, John Mellencamp, N’ Sync, Dio, Jethro Tull, Journey, The Fixx, Jimmy Buffett, Ziggy Marley, Toto, Jimmy Page and the Black Crowes, Bo Diddley, Roger Waters, Elton John, Phish, Kid Rock, and Black Sabbath. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

696. H u m a n League. Glossy 8

698. Madonna.

x 8 A&M Records publicity photo, signed in blue ballpoint by Phil Oakey, Adrian Wright, Joanne Catherall (vertically), Susan Sulley (vertically), Ian Burden (vertically), and Jo Callis. In fine condition, with central horizontal fold and trimmed edges. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Self-titled debut album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip, “love, Madonna.” In fine condition, with scattered light edge creases, a few surface impressions, and a light ‘ring of wear.’ Back cover bears a few more creases. The record is included. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…..............(MB $200)

697. Madonna.

699. Madonna.

True Blue album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip, “love, Madonna.” Two discount cuts to bottom right, a few edge creases, and scattered light cover wear, otherwise fine condition. The record is not included. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Like a Virgin album signed vertically on the front cover in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with a few scattered light surface marks. The record is included. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Seldom-seen “Madonna Cicconi” agreement 700. Madonna.

Partial self-contained DS, signed “Madonna Cicconi,” one page, 7 x 6.5, no date. Blank conclusion to a larger agreement between Winterland Productions, Padell, Naydell, Wineberg, and Company, and Madonna’s Boy Toy Inc. Neatly signed in black ink by Madonna, using her seldom-seen legal name. Impressively matted and framed with a Like a Virgin album cover and a descriptive plaque, to an overall size of 41 x 31. In fine condition. Boy Toy, Inc. was a production company specializing in Madonna music videos, merchandise, and home video releases. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

701. Madonna.

Four satin-finish photos, all trimmed to approximate sizes of 9.75 x 12.75, taken in late Spring 1986 by papparazzo photographer Vinnie Zuffante, as Madonna was shooting her ‘Papa Don’t Preach’ video in various locales throughout New York City. He had photographed the star many times and had a friendly relationship with her, but this occasion marked the first and only time in which she actually posed for him. The photos were widely published at that time. It was in August 1986 that Zuffante was the recipient of a sock in the nose by Madonna’s then husband, Sean Penn, outside the couple’s Central Park West apartment; the victim of being in the wrong place at the wrong time as Penn was spitting at the nephew of another papparazzo. In fine condition, with aforementioned trimming and some mild edge rippling.RRAuction COA.…(MB $500)

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702. Madonna.

High quality print,18 x 12, entitled ‘Madonna B/19’ depicting an erotic nude image of Madonna’s torso. Signed in the lower border by photographer Martin Schreiber, adding “The studio on 22nd Street, New York City, 1979.” Matted and framed to an overall size of 27.25 x 23.5. In very fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

703. Madonna.

High quality print,18 x 12, entitled ‘Madonna C/8’ depicting a nude Madonna from the neck down. Signed in the lower border by photographer Martin Schreiber, adding “The studio on 22nd Street, New York City, 1979.” Matted and framed to an overall size of 27.25 x 23.5. In very fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

Stage-worn outfit from the Who’s That Girl tour 704. Madonna.

Stage-worn metallic gold jacket and pants with black sequined trim, complete with Sotheby’s tag. Worn by the Material Girl onstage during either 1987’s ‘Who’s That Girl’ tour or 1990’s Blonde Ambition tour, the outfit was originally donated by Madonna to a Philadelphia Music Foundation auction hosted by Electric Factory Concerts circa 1991. The accompanying pictures, reportedly from a French concert appearance, depict Madonna in a similar, if not the same outfit. The outfit was on display at the Rock & Roll McDonald’s in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, from 1991 until 2010, at which time the memorabilia was placed in storage until October 2011. 100% of the consignor’s proceeds from this item will be donated to Ronald McDonald Charities of Eastern Wisconsin. LOA from the original owner who procured the item from the Philadelphia Music Foundation auction. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $500)

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707. Tom Petty.

705. Tom Petty.

Color glossy 17.5 x 35 lithograph for Full Moon Fever, signed in blue felt tip, “Tom Petty,” affixed to a foam core mount to an overall size of 18.5 x 36. In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

DS, ten pages, signed “Tom Petty” on page eight, 8.5 x 11. Co-publishing agreement between Ganga Publishing and the Traveling Wilburys for the joint-ownership “in equal undivided twenty-five percent shares” to The Traveling Wilburys—Volume 3 album; and Traveling Wilburys Volume 3 album, signed in blue felt tip on the front, “Tom Petty, Muddy.” Record not included. Staple marks to the top left corner of the document and two punch holes along the top edge, and light brushing to the “P” in the last name of the signature, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the collector. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $250)

708. The Police.

Zenyatta Mondatta album signed on the front cover in blue and black felt tip by Sting, Andy Summers, and Stewart Copeland. In fine condition, with some light edge and corner creases and mild ‘ring of wear’ to cover. The record is included. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

709. The Pretenders.

706. Stevie Nicks.

Bewitching color glossy 11 x 14 photo, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a few light edge and corner creases and some light surface rubbing. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.… (MB $100)

Self-titled debut album signed on the front cover in red ballpoint by Chrissie Hynde, and in black felt tip by Martin Chambers, Pete Farndon, and James Honeyman-Scott. Scattered creases, surface impressions, scattered soiling, a few stray ink marks, and a promotional label affixed to front cover, otherwise fine condition. The record is included. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Pristine original album cover artwork for ‘The Hits 2’ 710. Prince.

Matte-finish 14 x 11 original Herb Ritts print used for the cover art for the CD/album, The Hits 2. This photo shows the entire image before it was cropped tightly, focusing on Prince’s face, for the album cover In fine condition, with a few trivial surface marks and some notations on the reverse. Accompanied by the CD, The Hits 2, and a handwritten letter of provenance from the art director at Warner Bros during the production of this album (and a number of other Prince records), noting he has had this print since the album cover was created. An excellently preserved image with fantastic provenance.RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

711. U2.

War album signed in-person on the front cover in felt tip and ballpoint by Bono, Edge, Adam [Clayton], and Larry [Mullen, Jr.]. In very good condition, with scattered toning, dings, creasing, and soiling to covers. The record is not included. Originally obtained by in-person specialist Mike Wehrmann. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

REM signed Gibson guitar signed the year they were inducted into the Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame 712. REM.

Beautiful natural wood-finish Gibson Epiphone six-string acoustic guitar, signed the year they were inducted into the Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame, on the body in black felt tip by Peter Buck, adding a quick selfcaricature sketch, Mike Mills, and Michael Stipe, adding “R.E.M. 2003.” In fine condition. Precertified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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713. U2.

Original 45 rpm single for ‘A Celebration/Trash, Trampoline and the Party Girl,’ CBS 2214, issued by CBS Records. Single comes in its original sleeve. In fine condition, with some creasing to sleeve. Released as a single in 1982 between the October and War albums, this song did not appear on any U2 album until The Complete U2 in 2004. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Phenomenal skull ring, personally-owned by the Texas guitar slinger 715. Stevie Ray Vaughan.

Sterling silver skull ring. The consignor’s LOA reads in part: “I am a professional musician whose early career crossed paths with SRV during the years 1987-1991. I played dozens of shows with SRV and Double Trouble as an opening act while a member of the MCA recording act Broken Homes. I came into ownership of this piece of jewelry by accident. We opened the east coast leg of a Double Trouble tour in the late 1980s. One memorable date was staged at the Capital Theater in northern New Jersey, near my parents’ home in Philadelphia. My group was a critical favorite and scheduled to be photographed for a future issue of Rolling Stone magazine following Stevie’s performance. While visiting my parents while on a break, I left behind a suitcase with my jewelry and stage clothes. It was too late to retrieve it for the show or the photo shoot. Stevie had come off stage and noticed I was upset. He solved my problem by removing his scarves and jewelry and giving them to me for the photo session. It has been a long time but I remember the scarves were wet and there was probably enough DNA to clone a new SRV. I introduced him to my parents and awe-struck friends as he left the building. At the end of the shoot I put Stevie’s stuff into two large Tupperware containers with the intention of returning them to him as soon as possible. The return never happened. When I rang him at the hotel he said to bring the items to the next show, but we weren’t scheduled to play together for a few nights and the items ended up sitting forgotten in a road case…until I discovered them 10 years later, still in my Mothers’ Tupperware. The ring was owned and worn by the late, great Stevie Ray Vaughan.” In fine condition, with a slightly indented band. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

Admission to Vaughan’s final 1990 concert in Wisconsin 716. Stevie Ray Vaughan. Promotional ticket voucher, 6.5 x 2, for admission to Eric Clapton and his Band and Stevie Ray Vaughan with Double Trouble at the Alpine Valley Music Theatre, August 26, 1990. In very good condition, with scattered moderate creasing and soiling, and a small tack hole towards the central bottom edge. Vaughan and members of Clapton’s tour crew would perish only hours later when their helicopter crashed into a 300-foot-high hill, en route to their next tour stop in Chicago. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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717. Stevie Ray Vaughan.

Black long-sleeve, button-down ruffled shirt with a G. HQ. manufacturer’s label, featuring bronze cuff links and buttons, and emblazoned with a sea of shimmering rhinestones. In fine condition. The consignor’s LOA reads in part: “I played dozens of shows with SRV as an opening act while a member of the MCA recording act Broken Homes. A benefit of this association was the development of a professional and personal relationship with Stevie….a generous soul who often gave the members of my struggling band gifts of instruments, clothing, records, and more…..a genuine friend to each of us. He had worn this black ruffled shirt more than a few times and after one performance, I mentioned to him how great it looked, and how dramatically it caught the lights. I told him I loved it. Later that night, his road manager, Bondo, who also took care of us, came on the bus and handed me the shirt with SRV’s compliments. I recall it was still wet and I was thrilled. It was a gracious, thoughtful gift, although the gesture was not an unusual one for SRV.” RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

Stage prop from Nirvana’s final tour 718. nirvana.

A concert-used handmade fiberglass tree used as a stage prop during Nirvana’s 19931994 In Utero world tour. This was the top portion of one of two trees used during the tour; it can be seen in many photographs and videos. Tree top measures 4’9” tall, 5’6” across and 1” deep. This handmade tree has seen it’s share of wear, with dings and repairs, but is very impressive in person. Accompanied by two letters of provenance, one from Michael Fisher, president of Proshow USA, and reads, in part: “My company, Proshow USA provided concert audio production services for Nirvana in the early days. The last tour was in Europe when everything went wrong. Our crew and equipment were actually stranded in Prague, the Czech republic, for a time after Kurt’s death. The tour equipment (including the stage sets) had to be sent back and then actually sat parked in trucks…until the estate would allow remaining members of the band to come and get what they wanted…At this point Dan Stinson came down with one of our employees to see if there was anything in the discarded pile they wanted to keep…I claimed a couple of Tree props that were part of the stage set…I am very pleased to give the Tree to my friend Dan.” The second letter is from Dan Stinson stating he acquired the tree from Fisher. Accompanied by a 10 x 17 print of the band on stage with the tree clearly visible. RRAuction COA.…(MB $500)

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719. 1939 Penny Phono Jukebox. Extremely rare

1939 ‘Penny Phono’Jukebox made by Cinematone Corp. It plays very special records which were made in Cinematone Studios exclusively for their Jukeboxes and featured such stars as Spike Jones as well as others. These special ‘variable speed’ records were distributed weekly by mail to the owners, bars, clubs, soda shops, containing the Penny Phono Jukebox machines (each week a new record would come out, each record would have 10 plays on it because the machine can take up to 10 pennies at a time) Each of these special records would come with a small ‘enticing’ sexy/racy poster and banner list of songs on the record—these would go into the machine behind that frosted glass upper window. These posters are superb examples of 1930s pinup type art, all the ladies looked like Vargas calendar girls. These alone are super rare and in high demand. This Cinematone Penny Phono Jukebox is perhaps the best example in existence, having had just 54 plays on its counter. It is in amazing condition being nearly perfect with just a few minor flaws and one of the flexible green plastic color strips needs to be changed. The sound is ok and it can play loud, however the 70 year old speaker is dry and needs attention. Jukebox is also

in need of a standard tuneup, as it plays but won’t react when pennies are put in. This machine is small at 42 x 20 x 20, and is in two parts- top & bottom, and light weight at around 100lbs. Accompanied by a later ‘barn find’ of a sealed box containing 31 of these special records, 15 of which have the original sexy pin up posters and perhaps 20+ song title cards as well as that the records are in original sleeves and near pristine condition from near 70 years in the box. Each of these records alone can sell for several hundred dollars, not including the artwork. There may never be another opportunity to find both—the best unrestored example of this jukebox in existence along with 32 extremely rare ‘variable speed”’ records specifically for these machines and the beautiful pin-up posters. RRAuction COA.…(MB $1000)

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720. 1951-1952 Rockola Rocket Jukebox 52-50 model 1434. An original Rockola Rocket Jukebox

from 20th Century Props. Jukebox was originally bought from this Hollywood film prop company when they closed a couple of years ago. This Jukebox was used as a prop in films and television shows. This jukebox sports one of the coolest science fiction designs of the 1950s, as it is made to look like a robot, reminiscent of Robbie the Robot, or the Robot from Lost In Space. The Space Age is clearly the theme - having the name Rockola Rocket and featuring a Rocket Ship logo. These machines were set up to play either 78 rpm or 45 rpm records. It is probable that 45s were last played in this machine, as the record choice ‘play labels’ have bands like Johnny Cash and Three Dog Night- so this machine may have been used until the early 1970s. This machine would be graded as a 3 or 4 out of 10, as it has many flaws and imperfections; it is also untested mechanically. It needs a plain black plywood back cover; the thin center chrome strip on the front; and may need other little bits or replacement tubes etc. It is a great looking machine, beautiful when lit up, it’s a real conversation piece. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

721. 1957 Seeburg VL200 Jukebox.

An all original and desirable 1957 Seeburg VL200 jukebox, found buried in an estate, and brought directly to storage in Brooklyn, NY. This machine cosmetically rates a 4/5 out of 10, but is in an unknown mechanical condition, as the power cord is cut. This machine is 100% complete, including manuals and even in the best circumstances would still warrant a technician to come and tune them up, as this one will need more cleaning and effort. This 1957 pink, yellow, and white VL200 needs rechroming of the bars and maybe other bits, a new cord and other maintenance. It has some veneer/paint chips on case bottom, has excellent glass; great 1950s colors. It has some records(as discovered), and comes with side key, new lock, and keys for back. This machine is decent and has potential, an unrestored ORIGINAL VL200; they are renowned as one of the nicest jukeboxes of all time and they are great investments that you can enjoy. RRAuction COA.…(MB $500)

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722. 1957 Seeburg VL200

Jukebox.

Absolutely beautiful and highly desirable 1957 Seeburg VL200. The V200 and VL200 are considered: ‘The Cadillac of Jukeboxes’ and the most valuable and desirable of all Seeburg Jukes, especially jukeboxes of the 1950s. This 1957 Lime green, salmon, and green woodgrain VL200 has great chrome, perfect glass; great 1950s colors, it is nearly full of records(as discovered), comes with side key, new lock & keys for back & full manual. This machine is beautiful, you will not find a nicer unrestored original VL200; they are renowned as one of the nicest jukeboxes of all time and they are great investments that you can enjoy. This machine is 100% complete including manuals and even in the best circumstances they would still warrant a technician to come and tune them up, they may need to replace a tube or two, but it will just be basic maintenance - particularly with this machine being in such beautiful condition! This jukebox was found buried in an estate,

and brought directly to storage in Brooklyn, NY, and has only been cleaned, but the mechanical condition is unknown. The power cord is tucked into the back and it is locked, there is a new lock cylinder to replace that but it is unknown if the jukebox is in working condition. The machine is cosmetically rated an 8/9 out of 10. Perhaps the most wanted and sought over Seeburg would be the 1955 Seeburg V200 followed by its brother the 1957 Seeburg VL200. Both machines are near identical with features which were out of this world for the time period they were made. A rotating Title Barrel, True High Fidelity sound and looks to match those features. The V200 Seeburg was the King. Seeburgs production number of these machine was staggering at 49,000 + machines. Like their predecessors they held a whopping 100 records. RRAuction COA.…(MB $500)

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723. Rare 1956 Seeburg V200 Jukebox.

An all original Seeburg V200 jukebox from 20th Century Props. Jukebox was originally bought from this Hollywood film prop company when they closed a couple of years ago. This Jukebox was used as a prop in films and television shows, such as Men of a Certain Age. This 1956 Red, White, and Black V200 has very good chrome, perfect glass; great 1950s colors, is full of records(as discovered), and comes with side key, new lock and keys for back and full manual. The machine appears

to work, however, when a record is played, no sound comes from the speakers, so volume may be turned down or a loose speaker wire, probably repairable with a simple tune-up, as the machine may also need some tubes replaced. Manual, keys for sides, cash box, and new lock cylinder for the back come with the machine, as well as the small green Seeburg side panel glass from one side. Machine cosmetically rates a 7 out of 10, and is very nice. RRAuction COA.â&#x20AC;Ś(MB $300)

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