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McCartney, Paul; John Lennon; George Harrison; Ringo Starr

Original Beatles Help Stamp Out People Who Want to Help Stamp Out Beatles Fan Letter Template.

c. 1960s.

A well-preserved piece of Beatles memorabilia from the fans of the Fab Four. Octavo, two pages, ‘Help Stamp Out People Who Want to Help Stamp Out Beatles’ (HSOPWTHSOB) typed folding letter and envelope, illustrated with a drawing of a mailman and the faces of each Beatles member. In near fine condition with some toning.

$75.00

Item Number: RRB-147066

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Cash, Johnny

Johnny Cash Signed Sings Hank Williams Record.

Memphis, TN : Sun Records Co., Inc, 1958.

Johnny Cash’s compilation album of songs by Hank Williams, released in 1958, featuring songs ‘I Can’t Help It,’ ‘You Win Again,’ Hey Good Lookin’,’ and ‘I Could Never Be Ashamed of You.’ Square duodecimo, double-sided record housed in the original pictorial sleeve. Boldly signed by Johnny Cash on the rear panel of the sleeve. InContinue reading "Johnny Cash Signed Sings Hank Williams Record."

$1,400.00

Item Number: RRB-146946

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DeCarava, Roy; with essays by Sherry Turner DeCarava and Radiclani Clytus

The Sound I Saw: Improvisation on a Jazz Theme.

New York : First Print Press / Davis Zwirner Books, 2019.

First edition of this expressive celebration of jazz with essays by his wife Sherry Turner DeCarava and American literary historian Radiclani Clytus. Folio, original cloth, illustrated with impressive full-size black and white photographs throughout. Fine in a near fine dust jacket.

$125.00

Item Number: RRB-146968

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Beethoven, Ludwig van

Sinfonie mit Schluss-Chor uber Schillers Ode: “An die Freude” fur grosses Orchester, 4 Solo- und 4 Chor-Stimmen componirt und Seiner Majestaet dem Konig von Preussen Friedrich Wilhelm III in tiefster Ehrfurcht kugeeignet von Ludwig van Beethoven. [The Ninth Symphony].

Mainz and Paris : B. Schotts Sohnen, 1826.

Exceptionally rare first edition, first issue of one of the most frequently performed symphonies in the world, containing the subscribers’ list, but not the composer’s notorious metronome markings which were added in later issues. Quarto, bound in nineteenth-century marbled boards with a blank label to the front panel, all edges yellow, printed with plate numberContinue reading "Sinfonie mit Schluss-Chor uber Schillers Ode: “An die Freude” fur grosses Orchester, 4 Solo- und 4 Chor-Stimmen componirt und Seiner Majestaet dem Konig von Preussen Friedrich Wilhelm III in tiefster Ehrfurcht kugeeignet von Ludwig van Beethoven. [The Ninth Symphony]."

$55,000.00

Item Number: RRB-146837

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Ono, Yoko

Yoko Ono Signed Heart Play: Unfinished Dialogue: A Spoken Word Documentary Album.

New York : Ono Music and PolyGram Records, 1983.

John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s Heart Play: Unfinished Dialogue vinyl album. Boldly signed by Ono on the front panel, “Love, Yoko, NYC ’87.” In near fine condition, PSA/DNA authenticity certification label to the lower right corner. Record included.

$850.00

Item Number: RRB-146740

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Williams, John

John Williams Signed Official Music of the XXIIIrd Olympiad Los Angeles 1984.

New York : CBS Inc, 1984.

The Official Music of the XXIIIrd Olympiad Los Angeles 1984 on vinyl, signed by legendary composer John Williams. Double-folding album with art direction by Lane/Donald and stamped with the Official Olympiad Los Angeles music label. Boldly signed by John Williams on the front cover. John Williams composed the Olympic Fanfare and Theme for the 1984Continue reading "John Williams Signed Official Music of the XXIIIrd Olympiad Los Angeles 1984."

$1,200.00

Item Number: RRB-146750

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Aday, Michael Lee [Meat Loaf]

Meat Loaf Signed Bat Out of Hell Album.

New York : Cleveland International Records, 1977.

Meat Loaf’s debut studio album, released in 1977. Boldly signed by Meat Loaf on the front panel. In fine condition. Record included.

$1,500.00

Item Number: RRB-146751

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Moore, Thomas

Irish Melodies. [Double Fore-Edge Painting].

London : Longman, Brown, Green, and Longmans., 1854.

Finely bound selection of lyrics set to Irish tunes. Duodecimo, bound in full morocco with gilt titles to the spine in five compartments within raised gilt bands, gilt turn-ins and inner dentelles, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt, decorated with a concealed double fore-edge painting. In very good condition with light rubbing to the extremities, slightContinue reading "Irish Melodies. [Double Fore-Edge Painting]."

$1,500.00

Item Number: RRB-146642

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Handel, George Frideric

XXIV Overtures for Violins, &c. in Eight Parts as they were Perform’d at the King’s Theatre [AND] Six Overtures for Violins, &c. in Eight Parts from the Oratorios.

London : Printed for I. Walsh, c. 1760.

Rare second and third edition collection of overtures by the greatest composer of the “high baroque” style. Quarto, five volumes, original half calf over marbled boards with hand-written paper labels to the front panel, engraved throughout with sheet music. The collection includes three volumes containing a second edition of XXIV Overtures as they were Perform’dContinue reading "XXIV Overtures for Violins, &c. in Eight Parts as they were Perform’d at the King’s Theatre [AND] Six Overtures for Violins, &c. in Eight Parts from the Oratorios."

$2,000.00

Item Number: RRB-146573

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Bowie, David

David Bowie Signed Photograph.

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Photograph of the “chameleon of rock” David Bowie in side-profile, boldly signed by Bowie. In fine condition. The piece measures 8 inches by 10 inches.

$1,250.00

Item Number: RRB-146593

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Armstrong, Louis

Louis Armstrong Signed Program.

New York : Associated Booking Corp, n.d.

‘Louis Armstrong and his Concert Group’ program. Quarto, original wrappers, 20 pages, illustrated with black and white photographs of the band and its members. Boldy signed by Louis Armstrong on the thirteenth page, and additionally signed by Velma Middleton, Barney Bigard, Tummy Young, and Danny Barcelona on their respective portraits. In near fine condition.

$1,100.00

Item Number: RRB-146533

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Lee, Geddy

Geddy Lee Signed Presto CD.

Toronto : Anthem Records Inc, 1989.

Rare ‘Presto’ album CD, signed by lead vocalist, bassist, and keyboardist Geddy Lee. Duodecimo, original CD case and illustrated lyrics booklet. Boldly signed by Lee in blue felt tip on the front panel of the lyrics booklet. In near fine condition.

$975.00

Item Number: RRB-146558

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Handy, W.C

W.C. Handy Autograph.

July 30, 1933.

Rare autograph from W. C. Handy, boldly signed in fountain pen, “W. C. Handy, July 30, 1933, from the ‘Father of Blues.'” Matted and framed with a plaque and portrait of Handy. The entire piece measures 16 inches by 12 inches.

$750.00

Item Number: RRB-146518

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John, Elton

Elton John Signed Goodbye Yellow Brick Road.

London : Euro-Albums Holland B.V, 1973.

Elton John’s classic seventh album, first released in 1973. Double-folding album with exterior designs by cover artist Ian Beck, interior designs by David Larkham, Michael Ross, and David Hentschel. Signed by Elton John in blue ballpoint on the front panel, “To [Joo] with love Elton John xxx.” In near fine condition. Records not included.

$2,800.00

Item Number: RRB-146445

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Milne, A.A.; Music by H. Fraser-Simson

Christopher Robin Songbooks: Teddy Bear & Other Songs From When We Were Very Young, Songs From Now We Are Six, More Very Young Songs.

London : Methuen & Co. Ltd, 1926-1928.

First edition set of songbooks from Milne’s Christopher Robin and Pooh series. Quarto, 3 volumes, original tan half cloth, illustrated with decorations by E. H. Shepard. In near fine condition with a gift inscription to the front free endpaper of each volume.

$400.00

Item Number: RRB-146005

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Armstrong, Louis

Louis Armstrong Group Signed Concert Program.

c. 1952-53.

‘Louis Armstrong and his Concert Band’ program. Quarto, original wrappers, 14 pages, illustrated with black and white photographs of the band and its members. Signed by Louis Armstrong on the second page, and additionally inscribed by four members of the band on their respective pages: trombonist Trummy Young, “Sincerely Trummy Young;” clarinetist Barney Bigard, “RegardsContinue reading "Louis Armstrong Group Signed Concert Program."

$1,250.00

Item Number: RRB-145303

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Juniper, David; Frank Borman; [Led Zeppelin]

David Juniper and Frank Borman Inscribed Led Zeppelin II.

Burbank, CA : Atlantic Recording Corporation, 2014.

Led Zeppelin’s second album, first released in 1969. Double-folding album with designs by cover artist David Juniper. Inscribed by David Juniper on the front panel, “The music of ‘Led Zeppelin I’ had blown me away and so on spec, I mocked up a fold-out design for the second album and took it to Led Zeppelin’sContinue reading "David Juniper and Frank Borman Inscribed Led Zeppelin II."

$2,000.00

Item Number: RRB-145289

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Gershwin, George

George Gershwin Inscribed Special Detroit Symphony Concert Display Program.

Detroit January 20, 1937.

Special Detroit Symphony Concert display program featuring Gershwin as conductor and pianist. One page, small octavo, Special Detroit Symphony Concert display program, selections of ‘Porgy and Bess’ and ‘Rhapsody in Blue’ clipped and adhered to the front, advertisements to the rear. Presentation copy, inscribed by George Gershwin, “to Charlotte Good wishes George Gershwin.” In near fineContinue reading "George Gershwin Inscribed Special Detroit Symphony Concert Display Program."

$2,750.00

Item Number: RRB-145295

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Gershwin, George

George Gershwin Signed Rhapsody in Blue Piano Score.

New York : Harms Incorporated, 1925.

Rare 1925 printing of the piano score for the orchestral composition that defined the jazz age, first published in 1924. Small folio, original illustrated wrappers, piano solo and second piano in score. Presentation copy, inscribed by George Gershwin on the title page, “For Mr. Fuerst – with all best wishes George Gershwin.” The recipient, EugeneContinue reading "George Gershwin Signed Rhapsody in Blue Piano Score."

$12,500.00

Item Number: RRB-145285

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Socci, P.B; John Lennon; Paul McCartney

John Lennon and Paul McCartney Signed P.B. Socci Sketches.

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Rare graphite artist’s sketches of Beatles legends John Lennon and Paul McCartney by American artist Pat B. Socci. Signed by John Lennon vertically with an added self-caricature and Paul McCartney on their respective portraits and additionally signed by artist P.B. Socci. Active in the mid 1970s, American artist Pat B. Socci gained a reputation forContinue reading "John Lennon and Paul McCartney Signed P.B. Socci Sketches."

$12,500.00

Item Number: RRB-145291

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Richards, Keith

Life: Keith Richards.

New York : Little, Brown and Company, 2010.

First edition of Richards’ autobiography. Octavo, original boards, illustrated with photographs. Near fine in a near fine price-clipped dust jacket. Jacket design by Mario J. Pulice. Front jacket photograph by David LaChapelle. Rear jacket photograph by Deborah Feingold.

$100.00

Item Number: RRB-145154

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King, Stephen

Stephen King Signed Acoustic Guitar.

: B.C. Rich, .

B.C. Rich acoustic guitar signed by the “King of Horror”, Stephen King. In near fine condition. A very unique piece.

$3,000.00

Item Number: RRB-145052

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Townshend, Pete

Horse’s Neck.

London : Faber & Faber, 1985.

First edition of Townshend’s series of short fictions. Octavo, original blue cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “To Joe Pete Townshend.” Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Pentagram.

$450.00

Item Number: RRB-144404

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Cohen, Leonard

On Tour With Leonard Cohen.

New York : Powerhouse Books, 2014.

First edition, early printing of this work on Leonard Cohen. Octavo, original cloth, pictorial endpapers, illustrated throughout. Signed by Leonard Cohen on the title page. Photographs by Sharon Robinson. Essay by Larry Sloman. In good condition.

$1,250.00

Item Number: RRB-144188

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