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MUSIC AUCTION Will Be THIS JUNE 2018 Be a part of our future record-breaking sales Now accepting consignments for our next music auction: Deadline March 30.

Please contact the auction's director, Jon Siefken, at (603) 732-4280, or via email at Jon.Siefken.com

PRINCE AUCTION Bidding will be February 8 - February 15

From the time he exploded onto the music scene in 1978 with his debut album For You, until his untimely death in 2016, Prince reigned over the landscape of modern music in a way few have before or after. With his unparalleled virtuosity as a prolific singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, electric live performer and even fashion icon, Prince leaves behind a legacy of chart-topping and record-smashing success. His legions of fans worldwide still mourn the loss of his larger-than-life talent.

Following our record-breaking auctions in February and September 2017, there was still an outpouring of passionate interest from our buyers for more Prince items. RR Auction is pleased to present this new lot of exciting collectibles. Items featured are stage-worn clothing and jewelry and personally owned items, autographed photos (unpublished, promos and candids) and rare albums (many still sealed). There are highly sought-after handwritten notes and lyrics, and items used by Prince on stage and off.

Our collection offers an intimate, up-close glimpse of an elusive musician who valued his personal privacy and kept his inner circle small. Some incredible stand-out items featured in this auction include:

• Lot 4167: Prince’s stage worn purple boots

• Lot 4106: Handwritten draft of “Under the Cherry Moon”

• Lot 4044: Prince-used microphone from “Purple Rain” tour

• Lot 4125: Rare copy of the released–then pulled–then re-released infamous “Black Album”

• Lot 4003: A beautiful purple piano played by Prince

• Lot 4228: Stageworn gold sequined outfit from 2012 tour

• Lot 4013: Drafted lyrics for “I Could Never Take the Place of Your Man”

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Collections KIM BERRY

As Prince’s hairstylist and member of his advance team during the 1990s and 2000s, she styled Prince’s hair for music videos such as “The Gold Experience,” “Most Beautiful Girl in the World” and “Musicology.” Kim toured with Prince and was responsible for setting up his personal table, where he could quickly choose from an assortment of jewelry and accessories; Prince often told her to keep some of these items as mementos.

ROB ‘CUBBY’ COLBY

Colby worked for Prince as an audio engineer from 19811988. He first met Prince during rehearsals in Minneapolis for the Controversy tour. Forming a strong bond during the 1999 and Purple Rain tours, Colby was hired full-time as front-of-house engineer for the Parade, Sign o’ the Times, and Lovesexy tours. He was in-house live engineer at Paisley Park Studios from 1984-1988, working on Prince’s world tours and live performances, award shows, after-hour gigs and parties.

HELEN HIATT

Helen was costume designer for Prince from 1985-1991, directing the design and management of wardrobe for him and his personnel, on music videos and photo shoots, and all his world tours during that period. Starting in the wardrobe dept. for the film “Purple Rain,” she was elevated to a higher role when Prince set up his own proper costume shop in 1985. In charge of everything relating to costuming at that time, she obtained a variety of wardrobe elements, handwritten notes and awards, now being offered for the first time.

ERIC LEEDS

A musician and saxophonist, Eric started working with Prince in the mid 80s when he was offered a spot in the band The Family. Leeds continued to work in the studio and onstage with Prince, including four worldwide tours and performances on Prince albums, including “Parade,” “Sign O’ The Times,” “Lovesexy” and “Batman.” In 1986, Prince created the group Madhouse to feature Eric’s saxophone and flute playing.

GWEN LEEDS

Gwen was Prince’s assistant tour manager for the legendary Purple Rain, Parade, Sign o’ the Times, and Lovesexy tours of the 1980s. The wife of longtime tour manager and Paisley Park Records president Alan Leeds, Gwen worked at Paisley Park from its opening in 1988 through 1990 before founding her own fashion styling business.

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EILEEN LICITRI

Licitri began her career with Prince after receiving a phone call from Karen Krattinger, who was in desperate need of one more wardrobe person on the Purple Rain tour; Eileen “knew this was the beginning of something big.” Later, while working for Sheila E., she would interact more with Prince during his visits to Sheila: “That is when I got to experience his lighter side and sense of humor while hanging out in the dressing room with him.”

THERESE STOULIL

Therese was hired by PRN Productions as production coordinator in 1986 and spent the next decade working for Prince. When he moved into Paisley Park in 1987, her first project was cataloguing all recordings before filing them in the vault. On most mornings, she came to work to find a cassette on her desk, signaling her to type up the lyrics of a song he had recorded the night before. In 1989, she would become Prince’s personal assistant and handle all elements of his personal and professional life until 1996. In these positions, she had the privilege of listening to nearly everything Prince recorded from 1986–1996. In addition to working on hundreds of unreleased recordings, she worked on the Batman soundtrack, Graffiti Bridge, Sign o’ the Times, the Black Album, and Diamonds and Pearls.

MICHAEL VAN HUFFEL

Michael, an award-winning designer, creative director and animator, worked for Prince from the mid 1990s through 2000—first as a design assistant to Steve Parke, later becoming in-house artist/art director. Projects ranged from albums, tour merchandise, motion design for video and more. He was a key member of the visual team at Paisley Park, working closely with Prince. A number of the items featured in his collection were given to him by Prince.

JENNIFER WALTON

Walton began working with Prince in 1983 when she was hired as an assistant to Bob Cavallo and Steve Fargnoli, who managed Prince and produced several of his films.

As Director of Creative Services, she continued her career with the management company while working on the Purple Rain tour through 1985, assisting in many facets of the film and the world tour. From 1986-1987, she assisted on several Prince projects, including the film “Under the Cherry Moon,” the Parade and Sign O’ The Times tours, and the video for the latter.

Early Minneapolis Beginnings For You, Dirty Mind (1978–1982)

4001 Prince ‘For You’ Album Still-sealed For You album (Warner Bros. BSK 3150), Prince’s 1978 debut. The sleeve prominently features the soon-to-be classic line on the reverse, “Produced, Arranged, Composed and Performed by Prince.” In fine condition, with a small discount cut to the top edge.

From the collection of an early Prince insider. Starting Bid $200

A super early signature— “Prince R. Nelson, 12-18-78” 4002 Prince 1978 Signature Early vintage ink signature, “Prince R. Nelson, 12-18-78,” on a 8.5 x 5.75 segment cut from the close of a letter sent to American Artists, the company founded by Prince’s first manager Owen Husney. In fine condition, with a trimmed top edge, and two light horizontal mailing folds, one of which passes through the signature. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, which features Prince’s typed return address: “Prince, 5215 France Ave. South. Edina Mn. 55435.”

Prince lived at this address from the summer of 1978 until 1980, and had his first rudimentary home studio (essentially an 8-track recording unit) at the location. Also accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Rockaway Records.

At the time he signed this, Prince had released only one album—For You—which debuted eight months earlier in April 1978. This is the earliest Prince signature we have ever offered. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200

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Purple piano played by Prince

4003 Prince’s Personally-Played Piano An upright piano which was kept at the home of an early Prince insider and was personally played by Prince frequently throughout his career. The piano was originally picked up by the touring crew of Earth, Wind & Fire around 1978, and was delivered to the consignor’s home in Los Angeles (where Prince was living at the time) as a gift specifically for Prince.

This was his favorite piano to play because he loved the distinctive ring-like sound it made when he played it.

It was in Los Angeles that Prince most frequently played this piano—he spent many, many hours at these keys. He would wake up in the middle of the night, saying that God dropped songs on him that needed to be played then and there, no matter what. Even with a multitude of pianos at his disposal, this one was Prince’s favorite to play. The piano was painted pink when the consignor moved to Miami in the early 1990s, around the same time that Prince opened the ‘Glam Slam’ club. The piano was subsequently painted purple to match new decor.

Though best known as a singer, songwriter, and guitarist, Prince was also an accomplished pianist—it was the first instrument he learned to play, taking after his father who was a piano player in a jazz band. Things would come full circle in Prince’s final concert series, the ‘Piano & A Microphone Tour’ of 2016, in which he reinterpreted his band-backed electric hits in an intimate setting as a solo pianist. The Toronto Star opened their review of his March 25th show: ‘It

probably comes as little surprise that Prince, the legendary singer and songwriter who is as prolific as he is enigmatic, is as big a monster on piano, technically speaking, as he is on guitar.’ As a purple piano played by the man himself, this is an outstanding piece of Prince history. From the collection of an early Prince insider.

Note: bidder is responsible for cost of shipping piano from origin to destination. Please contact RR Auction for more details. Starting Bid $5000

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Listened to by Prince in LA

4004 Prince’s Pair of Auratone Speakers Pair of Auratone 5C Super-Sound-Cube speakers, serial numbers 732684 and 821305, which were in Prince’s room during his time living in Studio City, Los Angeles, California, and which he listened to music on frequently. Each speaker measures 6.5 x 6.5 x 5.5, and one has an “Avalon Attractions, Access All Areas” cloth badge affixed to the top. In overall very good to fine condition. The Auratone 5C was a surprisingly popular speaker amongst sound engineers in the 1970s and 1980s, despite a rather lo-fi sound quality—if a record sounded good on a Super Sound Cube, it would sound good anywhere. From the collection of an early Prince insider. Starting Bid $300

Extremely desirable 1979 check for $2500 4005 Prince Signed 1979 Check Northwestern National Bank check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Prince, “Prince Nelson,” payable to “Cash” for $2500, March 21, 1979. In fine condition, with an unobtrusive central vertical fold.

In April, Prince would begin recording his second studio album, the self-titled Prince. Its lead single, ‘I Wanna Be Your Lover,’ which would be released in August, became Prince’s first major hit single. An exemplary check filled out and signed by Prince—the first we have ever offered—from an early, pivotal period of his legendary career. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $300

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“Capri Theatre on Broadway”— the site of Prince’s first solo show 4006 Prince Group of (3) Handwritten Notes Unsigned handwritten notes by Prince on Cavallo, Ruffalo & Fargnoli letterhead, three pages, 5 x 8, no dates. On one page, Prince writes: “drapes, lining, Sol, 10740 Lindale Ave S., Suite 18W, Capri Theatre on Broadway. Eden Prairie News, Sharon 937-8690, re housekeeper.” On the second, he writes: “Don—Call Western Union, 332 4242, Ask for OP. #6. Jamie—Faye Called.” On the third sheet, he writes: “Judy Miller, personal, Rehearsal Hall, 6453078, Tracy Evans 979-362-9319.” In overall fine condition, with a corner deliberately torn off of the third sheet. Prince famously played his first solo gigs at the Capri Theatre, located at 2027 West Broadway Avenue in Minneapolis, on January 5–6, 1979. From the collection of an early Prince insider.

Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200

“There does be a star”— an early Prince note

“I’m sorry— please don’t hate me”

4007 Prince Handwritten Signed Note

4008 Prince Handwritten Signed Note

ANS signed “Prince,” one page, 4.75 x 7.25, Century Mercury Motor Freight letterhead, no date.

In full: “There does be a star (*) next to ze pictures I dig. The 2 pictures you be digging, I don’t. Print up ones I ‘starred’ (including color).

We’ll discuss Press pictures later.” In fine condition. From the collection of an early Prince insider.

Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200

ANS signed “Prince,” one page inside a 4.75 x 3.5 Cardiffs’ card, no date. In full: “I’m sorry—please don’t hate me. Prince.” In fine condition, with some horizontal creases.

From the collection of an early Prince insider.

The consignor, who lived with Prince in Los Angeles, notes that they were at the Roxy one night and Prince left chasing after a girl, accidentally taking the keys to the car and house with him. He sent flowers with this note the next day, after realizing that he had left her stranded. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200

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“Prince R. Nelson” composes ‘Cool’

4009 Prince Signed Document for ‘Cool’ DS, signed twice, “Prince R. Nelson,” seven pages, 8.5 x 11, July 30, 1981. A “Standard Songwriter’s Contract” between Prince and Dez Dickerson for the song ‘Cool,’ in part: “Composer hereby sells, assigns and delivers…the original musical composition presently entitled ‘Cool’ (the ‘Composition’), the music of which was written by Prince R. Nelson and the words of which were written by Dez Dickerson, including the title, words and music thereof, all worldwide rights therein.” The contract goes on to outline standard terms and the royalties schedule. Signed at the conclusion twice by Prince—once on behalf of Tionna Music and once as the composer of the

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song—and signed once by Dickerson, who adds his address.

In fine condition, with the final (signed) page detached but present. From the collection of an early Prince insider.

Dickerson, a guitarist and singer who was a member of Prince’s band The Revolution, co-wrote ‘Wild and Loose,’ ‘After Hi School,’ and ‘Cool’ for The Time, and also contributed vocals to Prince’s classics ‘Little Red Corvette’ and ‘1999.’

This song, ‘Cool,’ became the fourth track on The Time’s selftitled debut album in 1981, and was released as the album’s second single. Prince’s backing vocals are very apparent in the song, especially in the chorus. An outstanding and early twice-signed Prince songwriting document. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $500

Prince pens the lyrics to a 1981 Quincy Jones hit

4010 Prince Handwritten Lyrics on Reverse of 1981 Concert Poster Highly unusual handwritten lyrics by Prince on the reverse of a rare 11 x 17 cardstock poster for a Prince and The Time concert at the Michigan Theatre in Jackson, Michigan, on September 3, 1981. Prince writes out lyrics from Quincy Jones’s 1981 song ‘The Dude,’ in part: “Don’t go messin’ with his walkin stik (Not the dude) Don’t you Double-Cross Him—He’s Super Slick—(He’s the Dude DaDaDaDaDaDaDaDa) I’m a Stone Cold

Taker I’m a Piggy Bank Shaker And I Don’t Waste My Time Talkin’ trash. So if you Go to my School you gonna Learn this rule don’t let your mouth write a check that your body can’t cash.” In very good condition, with moderate creasing, some light stains, and several horizontal folds. From the collection of an early Prince insider. A track which features James Ingram and Michael Jackson, ‘The Dude’ melds funk, rap, and R&B with the fledgling music technologies of the 1980s to create a decidedly unique sound. This remarkable genre-blending music clearly influenced Prince, who would release the experimental Controversy in October 1981. Starting Bid $300

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Prince’s backstage passes from his disastrous 1981 Rolling Stones openers in LA 4011 Prince’s Pair of 1981 Rolling Stones Backstage Passes Prince’s pair of cloth backstage passes for his performances as the opening act for the Rolling Stones at the L.A. Coliseum on October 9 and 11, 1981. One is triangular with a green-and-silver design, and is marked “LA 1, Prince”; the other is square and has a pink-and-silver design, marked “LA 2, Prince.” Both are affixed to a green cardstock 6.5 x 9.5 notebook cover, which has the printed text on the front filled in purple ink (it is unknown whether or not this doodling was done by Prince). In fine condition, with expected light wear. From the collection of an early Prince insider.

In 1981, Prince was a relatively little-known musician with a single hit—’I Wanna Be Your Lover’—to his name. Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger was a fan of the quirky upstart, and asked him to play as an opening act for their gargantuan concerts at the L.A. Coliseum in 1981—sold-out shows before an audience 94,000 strong. On October 9th, Prince took the stage in his typical flamboyant attire and was met by a barrage of insults and slurs from the crowd, followed by a fusillade of thrown food, cans, and bottles. After their third song, ‘Jack U Off,’ promoter Bill Graham came to the stage in a failed attempt to calm the audience.

Prince and his band stopped playing halfway through their fourth song, ‘Uptown,’ and left the stage.

Understandably frustrated and upset, Prince flew home to Minnesota and vowed to skip the second show. After a round of telephone calls from Mick Jagger and his manager, Prince reluctantly returned to Los Angeles for the show on October 11th— only to be met by another round of insults and objects. This time, though, Prince and his band persevered and finished their five-song set, which appropriately closed with a rendition of ‘Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad?’ Starting Bid $200

4012 Prince Handwritten Notes Unsigned handwritten notes by Prince in red ink on a 6 x 9.5 notebook page. In the upper right, he writes an address and phone number: “614/272-8032, 2210 Union, Columbus, Ohio, 43223.” In the lower left, he writes: “Soul Teen, Hunk of the Month.” In fine condition.

The address points to a blue-collar residential area of Columbus, perhaps the address of a girl or somewhere Prince was going to pick up an instrument. From the collection of an early Prince insider. Starting Bid $200

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Draft of the lyrics for ‘I Could Never Take the Place of Your Man’ 4013 Prince Handwritten Lyrics for ‘I Could Never Take the Place of Your Man’ Handwritten draft of lyrics for ‘I Could Never Take the Place of Your Man’ entirely in Prince’s hand, one page on the reverse of a sheet printed with “Prince” in four different fonts, 9 x 12, no date. The lyrics begin, in part: “It was only last June when her old man ran away / She couldn’t stop crying cause she knew he was gone to stay / It was 10:35 on a lonely Friday Night. / That was when I first saw her, ooh, she was lookin’ alright. / I asked if she wanted to dance and she said that all she / wanted was a good man and she wanted to know if I thought / I was qualified, and I said, / Baby don’t waste your time.

I know what’s on your mind. / I may be qualified for a one-night stand but I could never / take the place of your man.” These lyrics close with a slightly revised version of the chorus: “Baby stop wasting your time. I know what’s / on your mind, I won’t be satisfied with a one-night / stand and I could never take the place of your man, but I’ll try, / but I’ll sure as hell try.” In fine condition, with a short tear to the right edge touching one word. From the collection of an early Prince insider.

While initial tracking for ‘I Could Never Take the Place of Your Man’ took place at Prince’s Kiowa Trail Home Studio in the spring–summer of 1982, the song was not released until 1987 when it was featured on Prince’s ninth album, Sign o’ the Times.

These lyrics boast a few substantive differences from the track as released: namely, the line “That was when I first saw her” in the first verse was replaced with ‘She was standin’ by the bar,’ and the second version of the chorus—with “but I’ll try, / but I’ll sure as hell try”—went unused. Today, ‘I Could Never Take the Place of Your Man’ is considered one of Prince’s classic tunes and it has been covered by numerous artists. An extraordinary handwritten piece for one of Prince’s essential hits. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $1000

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Prince’s custom-made purple pants 4014 Prince’s PersonallyOwned and -Worn Pair of Purple Pants Prince’s personallyowned and -worn pur ple gr os gr ai n pants from circa 1982–1985. The pants are custommade with a tiny 25˝ waist, 26.5˝ inseam, and overall length of 38˝. They are of a fine quality and intricately detailed, with even the concealed zipper pull painted purple (some now chipped off). These pants are identical in color and fabric to the jacket Prince wore during a photo session with legendary photographer Richard Avedon on December 22, 1982. They were obtained after being left behind by his bodyguard at a Minnesota dry cleaner, and are accompanied by a letter of provenance, in part: “In 1985 Charles Huntsberry dropped off several articles of clothing to be cleaned at One Hour Martinizing on 9th Avenue North in Hopkins, MN…The articles were never picked up; many attempts were made to contact Charles to no avail. Charles (Big Chick) Huntsberry did leave Prince’s employ sometime in 1985. This may be the reason the clothing was never claimed…One Hour Martinizing policy stated after one year, unclaimed clothing is to be donated or discarded. At this time my sister…was employed part time at the dry cleaners…Waiting the appropriate one year time period, the pants were given to me by my sister.”

Also includes a copy of Rolling Stone’s Prince memorial issue featuring the photo of him in the matching jacket, and a letter of authenticity from Jeff Gold, the owner of Recordmecca and a former executive vice president/general manager of Warner Bros. Records, who worked closely with Prince during the 1990’s, and art directed numerous album covers for him, including ‘Diamonds & Pearls,’ ’Love Symbol,’ and ‘The Hits/ The B-Sides.’ It is not known if Prince wore these pants in the Avedon photo shoot, as the photographer destroyed the negatives he didn’t deem worthy of use, and consequently, no record of whether Prince wore these pants at the Avedon photo shoot exists. An exceptional piece from Prince’s personal wardrobe. Starting Bid $1000

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4015 Prince Handwritten Notes Unsigned handwritten notes by Prince in purple ink on two separate 3 x 5 sheets from a pocket notebook, apparently concerning an idea for a movie scene. One page reads, in full: “Traffic cop in middle of street directing traffic, ‘What the fuck can he do, chase me?’ Cop pulls out gun, fires one shot (cut to reaction—car), Back to cop putting gun in holster.” The second page simply reads, “Traffic cop.” In fine condition. From the collection of an early Prince insider. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200

“Good luck, the Empire is depending on you” 4016 Prince Handwritten Notes on Personal Letterhead Unsigned handwritten notes by Prince on both sides of a 4.25 x 7 sheet of his personal letterhead, providing driving directions for the area surrounding his home at 680 North Arm Road in Mound, Minnesota. In part: “North Arm to 19—Right, 19 changes into 6—all the way to 12…

Next to Cooper Theatre. Journey Back, West 12 all through town sign Stubbs Bay Road—pass sign look for turn off… drive around golf course, on top of the hill, look for house on left, 680. Good luck, the Empire is depending on you.” On the reverse is a single line, “494 S to Cedar, off ramp, right.” In fine condition. From the collection of an early Prince insider.

Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200

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4017 Prince Self-Titled Album (First Pressing)

4018 Prince Self-Titled Album (Second Pressing)

Prince album (Warner Bros. BSK 3366), which names “Steve Fargnoli” in the booking credit on the reverse, and states, “All compositions published by Ecnirp Music,” distinguishing it as the first pressing. In fine condition, with slight edgewear.

Released in 1979 as Prince’s second studio album, this selftitled record features the hits ‘Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad?,’ ‘Sexy Dancer,’ and ‘I Wanna Be Your Lover.’ From the collection of an early Prince insider. Starting Bid $200

Still-sealed Prince album (Warner Bros. BSK 3366), bearing a retailer’s discount sticker on the front of the original shrinkwrap.

This is the second pressing, which lacks Steve Fargnoli’s name in the booking credit on the reverse. In fine condition, with a small discount cut to the top edge. Released in 1979 as Prince’s second studio album, this self-titled record features the hits ‘Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad?,’ ‘Sexy Dancer,’ and ‘I Wanna Be Your Lover.’ From the collection of an early Prince insider. Starting Bid $200

4019 Assortment of Prince Publicity Material

Keith Richard, Gene Simmons, and Paul Stanley as guests; two different circa 1978 ads removed from Record World for Prince’s debut album For You; a circa 1978 newsprint ad for For You; a circa 1978 newsprint ad for the ‘Soft and Wet’ single; a February 1980 article about Prince from The Soho Weekly News; and a 1979 review clipped from the Los Angeles Times about Prince’s debut at the Roxy, taped to Brighton Artists stationery. In overall fine condition, with folds to the ads and articles. From the collection of an early Prince insider. Starting Bid $200

An assortment of early Prince publicity material, including: a three-page biographical press release about Prince by the Howard Bloom Organization, circa 1980, which begins, “At 20 years old, Prince is a one-man phenomenon who ‘could become a solo Bee Gees of the libido’ according to Stephen Holden in Rolling Stone”; a four-page guest list for Prince’s show at the Ritz in New York on December 9, 1980, naming

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4020 Prince 1980 Mailgram Letter Confirmation copy of a Western Union Mailgram letter sent to Prince, one page, 8.5 x 11, May 9, 1980.

Addressed to “P R Nelson, 680 North Arm Dr, Mound MN 55364,” in part: “We feel deeply honored to be representing the artist that has received the following two awards in just one week. 1. The D-J Award— Most Promising Male Artist. 2. 1979 Performance Readers Poll Award ‘Soul Breakout of the Year.’” In fine condition. From the collection of an early Prince insider. Starting Bid $200

4022 Prince Group of (6) Early Items Collection of six early Prince pieces, including: an original backstage pass badge from his 1980 tour, simply marked: “Prince, Tour ‘80, Access All Areas”; a “Dirty Mind” button; a “Rude Boy” button; and three vintage 3.5 x 5.5 promo cards designed by Stand-In, featuring a close-up portrait of Prince with a pre-printed signature. In overall fine condition. From the collection of an early Prince insider. Starting Bid $200

4021 Prince’s Linn LM-1 Electronic Drum Computer Info Packet Circa 1980 brochure for the Linn LM-1 Drum Computer given to Prince, consisting of the cover letter signed by Roger Linn, price list, flexidisc record of the LM-1 sounds, double-sided brochure page, and envelope marked “Prince.” The cover letter describes the LM-1 as a “revolutionary new ‘electronic drummer’ featuring digital recordings (in computer memory) of actual drums and percussion,” and lists artists who have purchased one, including Stevie Wonder, Barry Gibb, David Bowie, Pete Townshend, Supertramp, Frank Zappa, Herbie Hancock, Barry White, and others. In fine condition. From the collection of an early Prince insider. The Linn LM-1 was the first drum machine to use digital samples of acoustic drums, and Prince indeed utilized it to help create his signature sound—’1999,’ ‘Little Red Corvette,’ ‘When Doves Cry,’ and ‘Purple Rain’ are among the classic tracks to feature the machine. From the collection of an early Prince insider. Starting Bid $200

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4024 Prince 1981 Dirty Mind Tour Original Vintage Photograph

4023 Prince ‘Dirty Mind’ Album Still-sealed Dirty Mind album (Warner Bros. BSK 3478), bearing a retailer’s discount sticker on the front of the original shrinkwrap. In fine condition, with a small discount cut to the right edge. Released in 1980 as Prince’s third studio album, Dirty Mind peaked at number 45 on the US Billboard 200 chart and earned widespread acclaim from critics. From the collection of an early Prince insider. Starting Bid $200

Original vintage glossy 6 x 8 silver gelatin photo of Prince in a wild outfit on stage during his 1981 Dirty Mind Tour.

Reverse bears an ER [probably Ebet Roberts]/London Features International credit stamp. In fine condition. From the Globe Photo archives.

Starting Bid $200

4025 Prince Group of (10) 1981 Dirty Mind Tour Photographs and 8-Track Cartridge Collection of ten color photos, glossy and satin-finish, 4 x 6 and 6 x 4, showing Prince performing onstage at Rogues in Virginia Beach on March 15, 1981, during the Dirty Mind Tour. The images show Prince in various states of dress, with six photos depicting him wearing a green coat (five with pants, one with black nylons), and three of him wearing only underwear and bandanas; another photo shows Prince in close-up wearing a blue coat over the secondary green one. Reverse of each photo bears a “Frank Inman 2004” photography credit stamp.

Also includes a sealed Prince ‘Dirty Mind’ 8-track cartridge, released in 1980. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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4026 Prince Group of (3) Original Vintage Photographs Group of three original vintage glossy 8 x 10 silver gelatin photos of Prince, including: two photos of a leather-clad Prince rocking out on his Telecaster electric guitar, both with “This paper manufactured by Kodak” watermarks on the reverse; and one Warner Bros. Records publicity photo of Prince from November 1980, during the ‘Dirty Mind’ era. In overall fine condition, with some light stains to the border of the publicity portrait. From the collection of an early Prince insider. Starting Bid $200

4027 Prince Group of (3) Original Vintage Photographs Group of three original vintage glossy silver gelatin photos of Prince, including: an 8 x 10 photo of Prince performing in a skimpy outfit; a 10 x 8 photo of Prince singing and pointing directly into the camera; and a 10 x 8 photo of Prince during a dramatic concert performance. All bear “This paper manufactured by Kodak” watermarks on the reverse. In overall fine condition. From the collection of an early Prince insider.

Starting Bid $200

4028 Prince Document Copies Three photocopies of signed Prince documents from 1981, including: a two-page agreement between Prince Rogers Nelson and ASCAP, April 27, 1981; a “Fictitious Business Name Statement” document for Tionna Music, July 29, 1981; and a “Fictitious Business Name Statement” document for Controversy Music, July 29, 1981. In overall fine condition, with a rusty paperclip impression to the top edge of the ASCAP document. From the collection of an early Prince insider. Starting Bid $200

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4029 Prince ‘Controversy’ Album Still-sealed Controversy album (Warner Bros.

BSK 3601), retaining the original purple sticker on the front of the shrinkwrap. In fine condition, with a small discount cut to the top edge.

Released in 1981 as his fourth studio album, Controversy includes a special limited edition color poster of Prince. From the collection of an early Prince insider. Starting Bid $200

4030 Prince ‘Controversy’ Single Promo Album A 12˝ promo single of ‘Controversy’ (Warner Bros. PRO-A-980), featuring short and long versions of the song. In fine condition. Released in 1981 as the lead single from Prince’s album of the same name, ‘Controversy’ is Prince’s response to the public’s curiosity surrounding his sexuality, gender, religion, and racial background. From the collection of an early Prince insider.

Starting Bid $200

4031 Prince Group of (3) Polaroids Group of three original vintage Polaroid color snapshot photos, each 3.5 x 4.25, including: one photo of framed lingerie used as background artwork in a promo shoot for the band The Hookers (later known as Vanity 6); and two photos of the lake view from Prince’s house in Chanhassen, Minnesota. In overall fine condition, with light handling wear. From the collection of an early Prince insider. Starting Bid $200

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4032 Prince 1982 Controversy Tour Pass Backstage sticker pass from Prince’s 1982 Controversy Tour, 4.5 x 5.75, for a show at the Santa Monica Civic Center on February 12, 1982. Affixed to a slightly larger sheet.

In fine condition, with light soiling. Prince played an 11-song set before a sold-out crowd of 3,500 on this date during his third concert tour. Starting Bid $200

4034 Prince ‘1999’ Album Still-sealed 1999 album (Warner Bros. 23720), retaining the original red sticker on the front of the shrinkwrap. In fine condition, with a discount cut to the left edge. Released in 1982, 1999 was Prince’s first top ten album in the United States and features the major hits ‘1999’ and ‘Little Red Corvette.’ From the collection of an early Prince insider. Starting Bid $200

4033 Prince Pair of Original Vintage Color Concert Photographs Wonderful pair of two original vintage color satin-finish 10 x 8 photographs of Prince in concert, one dramatic image showing him singing as the central focus of a single spotlight, and the other showing him playing on stage alongside a guitarist in his band. Both bear “This paper manufactured by Kodak” watermarks on the reverse.

In overall fine condition, with a bit of adhesive residue to the surface of one of the photos. From the collection of an early Prince insider. Starting Bid $200

4035 Prince ‘1999’ Tour Itineraries Group of four different itineraries from Prince’s 1999 Tour, each measuring about 5.75 x 8.5, including: a spiral-bound itinerary for November–December 1982, with a color cover; a staple-bound itinerary for November 11–December 31, 1982, with a color cover marked “Crew”; a spiral-bound itinerary for February 1983, with a color cover marked “Carol”; and a spiral-bound itinerary for March 13–April 3, 1983, with a black-and-white cover. The itineraries provide information on venues, accommodations, contacts, and schedules. In overall fine condition, with expected handling wear, and creasing to two of the covers. From the collection of an early Prince insider. Starting Bid $200

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4036 Prince ‘1999’ Group of (3) Items Three items related to Prince’s 1999 album, including: two special limited edition 7˝ picture disc singles of ‘Little Red Corvette / 1999,’ in their original sleeves; and a 10.5 x 14.5 magazine page or mini poster depicting Prince, headed, “Welcome to 1999,” listing the 1982 concert dates. In overall fine condition. From the collection of an early Prince insider. Starting Bid $200

4037 Prince 1982 Rockford Concert Poster

4038 Prince Original Vintage Photograph

Rare original vintage purple 12.5 x 19.75 cardstock poster for Prince’s show at the Metro Centre in Rockford, Illinois, on March 5, 1982. The poster features a black-and white image of Prince holding his guitar, and is headed, “WBMX Welcomes Prince, Special Guest: Zapp, Featuring Roger, Also The Time.” Ticketing information is in the lower right. In fine condition. These early, pre-Purple Rain posters are quite scarce, as Prince was relatively little-known. Starting Bid $200

Original vintage glossy 4.5 x 7 silver gelatin photo of Prince on stage in a long trench coat during one his early-to-mid 1980s shows. Reverse bears a Chuck Pulin photographer’s credit and later handwritten date notation. In fine condition. From the Globe Photo archives. Starting Bid $200

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4039 Prince and His Father Original Vintage Photograph Original vintage glossy 7 x 5 silver gelatin photo of Prince backstage with his father, John L. Nelson, showing them sideby-side. Reverse bears “This paper manufactured by Kodak” watermarks. In fine condition, with a few light surface wrinkles and an inch-long tear to the top edge. From the collection of an early Prince insider. John L. Nelson was a jazz musician and songwriter who had a troubled relationship with his son—in 1996, Prince confessed to Oprah that his father had been abusive. Their complicated relationship oscillated between affection and estrangement until his the elder Nelson’s death in 2001. Starting Bid $200

4041 Prince Pair of 1999 Tour Passes Two passes from Prince’s 1999 Tour: a laminated purple 2.5 x 4.25 “Access All Area” pass, and an unused green 3.25 x 3.25 “Guest” sticker pass, both of which list The Time and Vanity 6 as the supporting acts. In overall fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

4040 Prince Calendar and Ephemera Collection of Prince ephemera, including: a 1984 spiral-bound calendar featuring seven classic images of Prince; a photocopied article from the November 21, 1982, edition of the Los Angeles Times, entitled “The Renegade Prince”; a September 1982 issue of Right On! magazine, featuring an article entitled “Prince: Is He The Prince Of Peace Or Prince Of Darkness?,” as well as several full-page color photos of him; and an article about Prince and Marvin Gaye from the November 5, 1982, issue of Weekend. In overall fine condition. From the collection of an early Prince insider. Starting Bid $200

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4042 Prince Signed Christmas Card Extremely appealing bi-fold Christmas card from the 1980s that shows a ‘dove of peace’ and reads “Merry Christmas,” measures 15 x 7 open, signed in the lower right corner in blue ballpoint, “Love God, Prince,” who adds a small cross.

In fine condition. From the collection of Prince’s assistant tour manager Gwen Leeds and accompanied by a letter of provenance. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200

Used in rehearsals for the Purple Rain Tour

4043 Prince’s Rehearsal-Used ‘Purple Rain’ Tambourine An appealing dark purple double-row tambourine with a 10˝ open head used by Prince during rehearsals for the 1984–85 Purple Rain Tour, bearing a clear printed “Love God” label on the handle in the style of Prince’s handwriting. In fine condition. From the collection of Purple Rain Tour crew member Eileen Licitri, who notes that this was “used during Purple Rain rehearsals then put back in the box.” Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Licitri. Starting Bid $300

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Amazing Prince-used microphone from the Purple Rain Tour

Prince performing with similar microphone from the Purple Rain time period.

4044 Prince’s Stage-Used Purple Rain Tour Microphone Prince’s stage-used Sennheiser 431MD vocal microphone from the second half of the 1984–85 Purple Rain Tour, last used for the iconic tour’s final concert on April 7, 1985, at the Miami Orange Bowl (advertised as the ‘Purple Bowl’ for that show). The microphone is taped to a replacement holder using electrical tape, done in the same manner as it was during the tour. In fine condition.

From the collection of Rob ‘Cubby’ Colby and accompanied by a letter of provenance. Colby worked for Prince as an audio engineer from 1981 through 1988, as a monitor mixer and front-of-house engineer on tour, and as an audio tech/ music mixer in studio at the artist’s own Paisley Park. As part of Cubby’s day-to-day mixing duties, he was trusted by Prince to be the one that set the mic stand height and position of the microphone prior to every sound check and show. He would also secure the microphone with electrical tape, ensuring that it would not loosen or fall during Prince’s crazy dance moves, many of which he performed while holding a guitar.

Prince’s epic 98-show Purple Rain Tour brought him all around North America between November 4, 1984, and April 7, 1985.

The massive shows were technical marvels, complete with fiber optics, lasers, fog machines, and Prince’s memorable stage theatrics. Prince paid meticulous attention to detail, and sound checks were typically three hours long. By the time Prince and the Revolution rolled into Miami’s ‘Purple Bowl’ on Easter Sunday, a throng of 55,000 concertgoers were eager to hear concert staples like opener ‘Let’s Go Crazy,’ ‘Baby, I’m a Star,’ and ‘Purple Rain,’ which had evolved into a nearly 30-minute-long spectacle. Further intrigue was added when, only five days earlier on April 5th, Prince’s manager Steve Fargnoli announced that the musician was planning on retiring from live performances following the tour, with Prince cryptically explaining: ‘I’m going to look for the ladder. Sometimes it snows in April.’ The news made the ‘Purple Bowl’ the most coveted ticket of the tour, and led many in attendance to believe that they were watching Prince perform for the final time—a reported 35 people were treated at first-aid stations for fainting. An amazing, museum-quality piece of music history used nightly by Prince during one of North America’s most legendary tours. Starting Bid $2500

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Stunning Purple Rain poster signed by Prince in 1985 4045 Prince Signed Purple Rain Promo Poster Amazing original color 21 x 32 promotional poster for Prince’s classic 1984 film Purple Rain, signed in the center in silver ink, “Love God, Prince.” Rolled and in fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from REAL and a letter of provenance from the original recipient, in full: “I obtained this autograph back in February of 1985 in between sold out shows at the Forum in Los Angeles. It was signed when Prince visited Warner Brothers Records in Burbank to preview what I believe was the Around the World in a Day album. I was in 8th grade at the time so I’m not too sure what songs were playing—I just knew it was new Prince music. I was invited there because my friend’s mom worked there and got us in. Prince signed several items for us and other WB employees. He arrived in a purple limo. Big Chick was with him and I remember when Prince left the building he was carrying a single carnation. He signed the poster for me when he was sitting in the purple limo… I remember asking him when he was leaving the building and he said ‘wait until I get to the car’ in his low unforgettable voice.” An extraordinary piece, this is the first signed Purple Rain poster that we have encountered. Starting Bid $300

UK landing card issued to “Prince Rogers Nelson” 4046 Prince Signed UK Customs Card Official United Kingdom landing card from the 1980s, 4 x 3.25, issued as “HM 020 107,” and signed below in black ballpoint, “Prince Rogers Nelson.” The balance of the card is filled out by an assistant, which notes his full name, gender, date of birth, place of birth (“Minn. USA”), nationality (“American”), and occupation (“Entertainer”). The final line requiring a local UK address was filled in “None,” and resulted in Prince having to fill out a corrected second card to be submitted to customs.

In fine condition. From the collection of Prince’s assistant tour manager Gwen Leeds and accompanied by a letter of provenance. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200

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“I hope u like ‘Purple Rain,’” Prince responds to a young fan, “But don’t listen 2 the swear words” 4047 Prince Signed Handwritten Letter ALS signed “Your purple friend, Prince,” one page, 8.5 x 11, postmarked July 1984. Letter to Tracy Abernathy, in full: “Thank u 4 your letter. It’s a good feeling 2 know that one’s work is appreciated by others. It’s the main thing that keeps me working. And if I ever make a video with 10-year-olds in ‘em, you’re invited. (smile) I would love a picture of u.

Don’t worry about what they look like. I take bad pictures all the time. I hope u like ‘Purple Rain,’ it’s a good movie. But don’t listen 2 the swear words. Happy Birthday, and don’t forget 2 say your prayers. God loves u.”

In fine condition, with light creasing and intersecting folds. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed by Prince in his own hand and adding “P” and a small heart in the return address field. From the collection of Prince’s assistant tour manager Gwen Leeds and accompanied by a letter of provenance.

Tracy Abernathy was the young niece of Gwen and Alan Leeds, the husbandand-wife tour managers for Prince. Although the postmark is faded to the envelope, the consignor notes that letter was excitedly received by Abernathy the week following the debut of Purple Rain. A remarkable and heartfelt letter from Prince that exemplifies the gratitude he showed his fan base, no matter the age. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $300

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Purple Rain-era photo with Prince notations— “Postcard, airbrush under eye”

4048 Prince Hand-Annotated 1984 Unpublished Purple Rain Program Photograph by Larry Williams Desirable color glossy 10 x 8 photo of Prince in a full-length pose lying prone on a white sofa, the ground covered in flowers and the jungle backdrop bathed in purple, with the reverse of photo annotated by Prince in black ballpoint: “Postcard, airbrush under eye.” The photo was taken by Larry Williams, who shot the iconic images for the Purple Rain album cover and the When Doves Cry single release. In fine condition.

Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Prince’s former tour manager Alan Leeds, who attests that he “obtained this photograph of Prince while under his employ as Tour Manager in 1984,” in part: “This photo was from one of a series of shoots

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designed to supply illustrations for the official program book of the 1984-1985 Purple Rain tour. A different pose from the same photo session appears in that program book and others may have been used for various promotional purposes.

The notations on the back of the photo are in Prince’s hand.

While sorting through countless photos proposed for record sleeves, program books, promotion and advertising, Prince would habitually hand write notes designating his opinions and choices.” The handwriting found on the reverse of this photo is indicative of Prince’s desire to be involved in the entire creative process; although another similar photo was selected for the Purple Rain tour book, this image, as Prince’s notations suggest, was likely intended to be used for a postcard—however, we have found no instance in which it was actually published.

A highly displayable ‘alternate’ image originating from Prince’s most successful period. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200

1984 American Video Awards “Best Soul Video” trophy for “When Doves Cry” 4049 Prince 1984 American Video Award for ‘When Doves Cry’ A 1984 American Video Awards “Best Soul Video” trophy presented to Prince for his hit ‘When Doves Cry,’ comprising three metal statuettes in the form of the letters “AVA” set upon a black wooden base, which bears an engraved plaque on the front: “American Video Award, 1984, Best Soul Video, ‘When Doves Cry,’ Prince.” In very good to fine condition, with general wear to the base, and some scuffing and tarnishing to the metal letter statuettes, which are also somewhat loose. Although Prince did not show up to the event, this trophy made its way into his possession, and he subsequently gifted it to one of his close associates.

The American Video Awards, which existed from 1983 to 1987, was an annual music video award show taped and distributed for television. The Third Annual American Video Awards, which honored videos released throughout 1984, took place on April 3, 1985, hosted by Casey Kasem, Herbie Hancock, and Lisa Hartman. In addition to Prince’s victory for ‘When Doves Cry,’ notable awards included “Best Pop Video” for Cyndi Lauper’s ‘Time After Time,’ and “Best Long Form Video” and “Best Home Video” for Michael Jackson’s ‘The Making of Thriller.’ ‘When Doves Cry,’ considered a staple of Prince’s vast repertoire, was released as the lead single from his blockbuster Purple Rain album and topped the charts for five weeks to become his first American number one hit. The iconic video, directed by Prince himself, was released on MTV in June 1994, and famously opens with a scene of white doves emerging from behind ornate double doors to reveal Prince in a steamy bathtub. In addition to receiving this 1984 American Video Awards “Best Soul Video” award, it was nominated for “Best Choreography” at the 1985 MTV Video Music Awards. Starting Bid $300

Signed on his 27th birthday 4050 Prince 1985 Signature Large metallic purple ink signature, “Prince,” on a light purple 7.75 x 6.5 sheet. In fine condition. From the collection of Prince’s assistant Stachia Fiedler, who notes that this was signed on Prince’s 27th birthday, June 7, 1985, at his ‘Masquerade Ball’ party at the Prom Center in St. Paul. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from REAL and a letter of provenance from Fiedler. An ideal example of the ‘Purple Rain’ creator’s autograph. Starting Bid $200

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The famed glitter wand of Paisley Park 4051 Prince’s Glitter Wand Prince’s personally used glitter wand, measuring 11.75˝ in length, and filled with blue glitter and a dense liquid. The wand was purchased in 1985 for Prince’s house on Galpin Boulevard in Chanhassen, Minnesota. In fine condition. From the collection of Prince’s former assistant, who notes that these wands were purchased at a small shop in SoHo, Manhattan, and accompanied by a letter of provenance. Prince enjoyed them so much that he had them made into ‘glitter’ canes. Starting Bid $300

4052 Prince ‘Let’s Go Crazy’ Single Album A 12˝ maxi single of ‘Let’s Go Crazy / Erotic City’ (Warner Bros. 9 20246-0 A) by Prince and The Revolution, inside its original shrinkwrap. In fine condition, with a small discount punch to the upper right and the top of the shrinkwrap split.

From the collection of an early Prince insider.

Starting Bid $200

4053 Prince ‘Purple Rain’ Album Purple Rain album (Warner Bros. 251101), complete with its limited edition fullcolor poster. The original shrinkwrap, which is slit along the edge to remove the record, retains its original purple promotional sticker. In fine condition, with a discount cut to the bottom edge.

The bestselling soundtrack to the famous 1984 film of the same name, Purple Rain launched Prince into worldwide superstardom. From the collection of an early Prince insider. Starting Bid $200

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4054 Prince ‘Purple Rain’ Promotional Single Album A 12˝ promo maxi single of ‘Purple Rain / God’ on purple vinyl (Warner Bros. 9 20267-0 A), stamped on the front of the sleeve with a gold foil “Promotional Use Only” label. In fine condition.

From the collection of an early Prince insider.

Starting Bid $200

4055 Prince Purple Rain Tour Crew Jacket

4056 Prince Purple Rain Tour ‘Thank You’ Card

Light gray crew jacket from the 1984–85 Purple Rain Tour, size women’s medium, embroidered on the right breast in purple thread, “Purple Rain, Prince and The Revolution,” and on the left, “Eileen, Light & Sound Design, Showco, Vari-Lite.” In fine condition. From the collection of tour crew member Eileen Licitri and accompanied by a letter of provenance. Starting Bid $200

Uncommon color Prince and the Revolution ‘thank you’ card sent to local vendors during the 1984–85 Purple Rain World Tour, 6.25 x 4.5 (open 6.25 x 9), with purple preprinted text on the inside, “Prince and the Revolution and crew would like to express our appreciation for your support.” In fine condition.

From the collection of Prince’s former assistant and accompanied by a letter of provenance. Starting Bid $200

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Meticulous band and crew itineraries for the 1984-1985 Purple Rain Tour 4057 Prince Purple Rain Tour Itineraries Incredible pairing of band and crew itineraries for the 1984-1985 Purple Rain tour belonging to Prince’s longtime personal assistant who served as the production coordinator for the Purple Rain Tour. The first is the “Alan Leeds Group” band itinerary, 25 total pages, 8.5 x 11, beginning on November 3, 1984, at the Renaissance Center in Detroit, Michigan, and ending April 8, 1985, in Miami, Florida, with typed text below: “The Purple Heart Survival Ceremonies, May U Live 2 see The Dawn!!!”

The itinerary lists arrival and departure times, concert dates, hotel and venue locations, and flight and travel arrangements, and is annotated and emended in pencil and ballpoint, with the most significant tour changes occurring in mid-to-late January 1985, with the January 17 show at Market Square Arena in Indianapolis crossed out and the subsequent next two hotels changed as a result. The last six pages of the itinerary are on PRN Productions letterhead, dated March 1, 1985, with subject line, “Revised itinerary—Leeds group,” and note: “Contrary to rumors, it now appears this tour will conclude in Florida on or about April 7 (Easter Sunday). The final series of dates are currently in negotiation and will be announced once finalized and approved.”

The second is the “Mugsy’s Group” crew travel itinerary, 16 total pages, 8.5 x 11, beginning on November 17, 1984, with a flight to Largo, Maryland, and ending on April 7, 1985, at Miami’s Orange Bowl, with typed text below: “Is This The End.?.?.?.?…”

Like the first itinerary, this example lists standard times, dates, and accommodation details, but features considerably more handwritten notations and emendations, with the month of January again proving a logistical difficulty given the rescheduling of the Indianapolis concert. The bulk of the notations consist of contact names and numbers for various production and promotion firms, with several of the dates also bearing early morning concert call times for the crew; on the first night of the tour’s five-show stop at Atlanta’s Omni Coliseum, crew call times for setup are listed as follows: “1A—Rigg, 3A—Roof, 7A—Stage, 8:30A—Lights, 9:A—Ward, 10.A—Sound, 11:30—Band Crew/Props.” Also included are two 8.5 x 11 calendar sheets, listing rehearsal and setup times for band and crew from September 26 to December 3, 1984; and two printouts listing Purple Rain tour dates from November 4, 1984, until April 7, 1985. In overall very good to fine condition. From the collection of Prince’s former assistant and accompanied by a letter of provenance. The Purple Rain Tour represents the most successful and influential period of Prince’s prolific career. Comprising two extended legs and nearly 100 show-stopping performances, the North American tour sold an estimated 1.7 million tickets and marked the live debut of the Revolution as Prince’s full-time band. The historic tour was the largest Prince and his team had then yet attempted, and these itineraries provide unique insight into the meticulous detail and organization needed to make a successful, record-breaking tour. Starting Bid $200

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4058 Prince ‘Purple Rain’ Album

4060 Prince ‘Doves’ T-Shirt

Still-sealed Purple Rain album (Warner Bros.

25110-1), complete with its limited edition full-color poster and original purple promotional sticker. In fine condition. From the collection of Prince’s former assistant, who notes that this originates from the artist’s allotment, and accompanied by a letter of provenance. The bestselling soundtrack to the famous 1984 film of the same name, Purple Rain launched Prince into worldwide superstardom.

Starting Bid $200

Sought-after light purple ‘doves’ t-shirt from Prince and the Revolution’s Purple Rain Tour of 1984–1985, size large, with the front showing black and white doves in flight below “Prince,” and the back boldly reading: “Prince and the Revolution, World Tour 1984–85.” In fine condition, with some light stains. From the collection of Prince’s former assistant and accompanied by a letter of provenance. Starting Bid $200

4059 Prince Purple Rain ‘Scrub’ Top Very rare purple 1984–85 Purple Rain Tour crew scrub top, size small, with purple embroidered text above the left chest pocket, “Prince and the Revolution,” on the left and right sleeves, “Crew ‘84–’85” and “Karen,” and on the back, “Purple Rain,” which also depicts the embroidered features of a woman’s face. In fine condition, with some light stains and a small bleach splash. From the collection of Prince’s former assistant and accompanied by a letter of provenance. Starting Bid $200

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4061 Prince Purple Rain Benefit Invitation and Ticket Two items related to the Purple Rain Benefit Ball held on November 27, 1984, at the Sheraton-Washington Hotel in Washington, D.C., including: a “Purple Rain, Benefit Ball” invitation, measures 6 x 9 open, with purple cursive text inside reading, “Honorable Mayor Barry, Mayor, District of Columbia and Cavallo, Ruffalo & Fargnoli–Management, Rainbow Over America, Inc., G Street Express, Inc., are pleased to invite you to A Benefit Ball in honor of Prince, The Revolution, Sheila E.,” which notes a $35 donation per person and that proceeds “will be shared with The Marva Collins School, Big Brothers Association of Washington, D.C.”; and a purple 6.5 x 3 unused ticket for the event, issued as No. 692 for “Table 70.” In overall fine condition. From the collection of Prince’s assistant tour manager Gwen Leeds and accompanied by a letter of provenance. Starting Bid $200

4062 Prince Pair of Negatives

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Appealing pair of two color 4 x 5 Kodak negatives of Prince playing the guitar on stage during a performance at Bogart’s in Cincinnati, Ohio, on September 23, 1984. The surprise appearance was a preview of the ‘Purple Rain Tour,’ which began six weeks later. In overall fine condition. From the collection of Prince’s assistant tour manager Gwen Leeds and accompanied by a letter of provenance. Starting Bid $200

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4063 Prince 1984 and 1986 Detroit Concert Tickets, Sweatshirt, and Live Parade VHS Grouping of five Prince concert tickets for shows in Detroit, Michigan, in 1984 and 1986, ranging in size from 3.25 x 2.5 to 6 x 5, including: an unbroken pair of tickets for the opening concert of the Purple Rain tour on November 4, 1984, held at the Joe Louis Arena; a ticket for the second night of the Purple Rain tour on November 5, 1984, also held at the Joe Louis Arena; and a ticket and ticket stub for a concert on June 6, 1986, held at the Masonic Temple Auditorium as part of the Parade Hit n Run tour. Includes a white sweatshirt, likely size large, with the front bearing a profile image of Prince against a blue sky and the words, “Prince and the Revolution,” with the back showing a birthday cake and reading: “Happy Birthday, Prince, Coco Arena, Cobo Arena, Detroit, MI, 6–7–86.” Also includes a rare Limelight proof copy of ‘Parade’ on VHS, consisting of footage recorded at Detroit’s Cobo Hall on Prince’s 28th birthday, June 7, 1986, with Audio Plus Video International label listing running time “55:55” and date “9/19/86.” The front tape label is annotated in black felt tip, “Prince Parade, ‘86.” This is a highly uncommon recording given that the ‘Parade’ footage was never officially released. In overall very good to fine condition, with creasing to the Masonic Temple tickets. Prince’s legendary 1984–85 Purple Rain tour opened up with seven straight Detroit shows at the Joe Louis Arena between November 4–12. When Prince returned with his Parade Hit n Run tour less than two years later, Detroit and New York were the only two cities to have two-night concerts. From the collection of Prince’s former assistant and accompanied by a letter of provenance. Starting Bid $200

4064 Prince Purple Rain Set of (8) Mini Lobby Cards and Promo Materials Collection of promo materials for the 1984 film Purple Rain, including: eight color Warner Bros. mini lobby cards for the 1984 film Purple Rain, each 10 x 8, six of which depict Prince as the Kid, one shows Apollonia during a performance, and another shows Apollonia 6 posing at a bar; a 1984 Purple Rain UK exhibitor’s campaign book for the film; a color 11 x 14.5 mini poster advertising licensed Prince and Purple Rain products available through Nice Man Merchandising; and a “Prince Superstar” collector’s edition magazine, published in 1984. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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4065 Prince Original Vintage 1984 Minnesota Music Awards Photograph Original vintage semi-glossy 8 x 10 press photo of Prince wiping sweat form his forehead during a performance at the Minnesota Music Awards on May 21, 1984. Reverse of photo bears two Minnesota Star and Tribune photography stamps. In very fine condition. The Minnesota Music Awards, often called ‘the Yammies,’ was highlighted by an unscheduled performance by Prince midway through the show; his three-song, 20-minute set included a rendition of ‘When Doves Cry’ from the forthcoming Purple Rain soundtrack—this was the very first public performance of the single, which would become Prince’s first number one hit. Prince won awards for Best Record Producer and Songwriter, and was inducted into the Hall of Fame alongside Bob Dylan and Willie Murphy. Starting Bid $200

4066 Prince 1984 Pre-Purple Rain Tour Original Vintage Color Photograph by Nancy Bundt Original vintage color 8 x 10 three-quarter-length photo of Prince taken by Nancy Bundt during a public dress rehearsal prior to the Purple Rain Tour at Bogart’s in Cincinnati on September 23, 1984. Prince is shown wearing an elaborate black-andsilver floral outfit, his arm outstretched during an enthusiastic performance. A different pose from this same show was used in the Purple Rain tour program. Reverse bears “This paper manufactured by Kodak” watermarks. In very fine condition.

The consignor notes that he personally obtained this from Alan Leeds, Prince’s longtime tour manager. Nancy Bundt took many of Prince’s photographs during the late 1983–late 1984 period, including many of the photos in the Purple Rain tour program and the cover image for the 1985 home video release of ‘Prince and the Revolution Live!’ Given the source of this photograph, it may have been looked at by Prince himself. Starting Bid $200

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4067 Prince 1984 Pre-Purple Rain Tour Original Vintage Color Photograph by Nancy Bundt Original vintage color 8 x 10 three-quarter-length photo of Prince taken by Nancy Bundt during a public dress rehearsal prior to the Purple Rain Tour at Bogart’s in Cincinnati on September 23, 1984.

Prince is shown wearing a paisley outfit and kneeling onstage during a performance, with his curled hair falling over his right eye. A different pose from this same show was used in the Purple Rain tour program.

Reverse bears “This paper manufactured by Kodak” watermarks. In very fine condition. The consignor notes that he personally obtained this from Alan Leeds, Prince’s longtime tour manager. Nancy Bundt took many of Prince’s photographs during the late 1983–late 1984 period, including many of the photos in the Purple Rain tour program and the cover image for the 1985 home video release of ‘Prince and the Revolution Live!’ Given the source of this photograph, it may have been looked at by Prince himself. Starting Bid $200

4068 Prince 1984 Pre-Purple Rain Tour Original Vintage Color Photograph by Nancy Bundt Fantastic original unpublished vintage color 8 x 10 full-length photo of Prince taken by Nancy Bundt during a public dress rehearsal prior to the Purple Rain Tour at Bogart’s in Cincinnati on September 23, 1984. Prince is shown playing the guitar and wearing a flashy white outfit with high heels. A different pose from this same show was used in the Purple Rain tour program. Reverse bears “This paper manufactured by Kodak” watermarks. In very fine condition. The consignor notes that he personally obtained this from Alan Leeds, Prince’s longtime tour manager. Nancy Bundt took many of Prince’s photographs during the late 1983–late 1984 period, including many of the photos in the Purple Rain tour program and the cover image for the 1985 home video release of ‘Prince and the Revolution Live!’ Given the source of this photograph, it may have been looked at by Prince himself. Starting Bid $200

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4069 Prince Purple Rain Twin Cities Tour T-Shirt and Ephemera Cream-colored heavyweight t-shirt with threequarter length sleeves, size XL, given to local union hands in the Twin Cities (Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota) for Prince’s ‘homecoming’ shows during the Purple Rain Tour in late December 1984. The front of the shirt boasts purple text, reading, “Prince and the Revolution, Twin Cities Tour,” and the back reads, “Many thanks from Prince and the Revolution and the Crew to Local I.A.T.S.E.’s 13 & 20, Met Center, Minneapolis Auditorium, St. Paul Civic Center.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a Pioneer Press newspaper ‘Extra’ entertainment section featuring Prince from December 20, 1984; a 1984–85 Purple Rain World Tour thank-you card, printed inside, “Prince and the Revolution and crew would like to express our appreciation for your support”; and a Purple Rain Tour after show cloth pass, retaining its original backing. The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) is a labor union that represents technicians, artisans, and craftspersons in the entertainment industry. Starting Bid $200

4070 Prince 1984 Gallaudet University Pair of Original Vintage Photographs Two original vintage glossy silver gelatin photos, 7 x 10.5 and 10.5 x 7, showing Prince during his free concert for the deaf students of Gallaudet University in Washington, DC, on November 29, 1984. Both bear Svenskt Pressfoto stamps and typed captions on the reverse. In overall fine condition. The unconventional show allowed the deaf students to feel the vibrations from Prince’s music, and featured sign language interpreters standing on podiums to help translate his lyrics. Starting Bid $200

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4071 Prince Group of (11) Purple Rain Items Collection of 11 items relating to the Purple Rain era, including: a Warner Bros. Records 45 RPM single record for ‘When Doves Cry’ / ’17 Days,’ with the purple record included; two color glossy 3.5 x 4.25 Polaroid photos of the Purple Rain billboard on Sunset Boulevard in 1984; three color glossy 3.5 x 4.25 Polaroid photos of a recording monitor showing Prince during filming of his 1984 video for ‘When Doves Cry’; a “Staff” pass with floral designs from the 1984–85 Purple Rain Tour, with a photo of the staff member on the reverse, and a “27th Annual Grammy Awards” label affixed to front; a pair of “Staff, Access All Areas” passes from the 1984–85 Purple Rain Tour, with a photo of the staff member on the reverse of each; and two color glossy 5.75 x 4 photos of Prince’s father, John Nelson, and Steve Fargnoli seated with guests. In overall fine condition. Fargnoli was one of the heads of Prince’s longtime management company, Cavallo, Ruffalo & Fargnoli, and was a producer of Purple Rain, Under the Cherry Moon, and Sign o’ the Times. Starting Bid $200

Prince rocks the 1985 Grammy Awards 4072 Prince 1985 Grammy Awards Cue Sheet Original stapled cue sheet for the 27th Annual Grammy Awards held on February 26, 1985, at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California, 15 pages, 8.5 x 11. The document was originally distributed to cast and crew of the telecast during rehearsals. The cue sheet includes a minute-by-minute description of each segment, with the first 10 pages listing the event’s total 106 sequences, which consist of breaks and commercials, introductions, performances, and awards. Prince is listed on page 9 with sequences 92–95, which notes the appearance of Mike Melvoin and his subsequent introduction of Prince and The Revolution and their performance of ‘Baby, I’m a Star.’ The last sheet in the ‘Call Times’ section notes Prince’s time at 11:00 a.m. In fine condition, with a light vertical fold. From the collection of Prince’s assistant tour manager Gwen Leeds and accompanied by a letter of provenance. Prince was nominated for five awards that night, winning three—two for Purple Rain (Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal and Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media), and another as the songwriter for Chaka Kahn’s hit ‘I Feel For You’ (Best Rhythm & Blues Song). To cap off the night’s success, Prince and the Revolution stole the show with their tremendous rendition of ‘Baby, I’m a Star.’ A fascinating, behind-the-scenes glimpse at how the Grammys run, and an uncommon keepsake for one of Prince’s most legendary televised performances. Starting Bid $200

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4074 Prince 1985 Purple Rain Tour VHS and 1984 Sheila E Party Tickets

4073 Prince 1985 Original Vintage Photograph Original vintage glossy 6 x 8 silver gelatin photo of Prince on stage in a wildly flamboyant paisley suit in 1985. Reverse bears a Granitz/London Features International credit stamp. In fine condition. From the Globe Photo archives. Starting Bid $200

Prince and the Revolution Live VHS tape from 1985, featuring footage from the band’s legendary concert at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, New York, on March 30, 1985, with the original slipcase; and an uncommon group of four 5.5 x 2 general admission tickets for Sheila E.’s private ‘birthday party’ concert at Chicago’s Park West on December 12, 1984.

In overall fine condition, with slight corner wear to the VHS box and some lifting to tape’s label. From the collection of Prince’s former assistant and accompanied by a letter of provenance.

Pre-certified Starting Bid $200

4075 Prince Group of (5) 1985 Purple Rain Tour Color Photographs Grouping of five color glossy 8 x 10 photos of Prince during the 1985 Purple Rain Tour, believed to be from the March 30, 1985, show at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, New York, which was broadcast worldwide. The photos show a few of the many stage outfits Prince opted to use during the tour, including: two of him draped in a darkened Egyptian-themed cloak with sequined pattern and playing a white Cloud guitar; a second pair shows Prince wearing a lacy white outfit with headband and eye-patch; and another photo depicts Prince topless and smiling, black lace covering his forearm. Reverse of each photo is marked “Front Row Photos.” In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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4076 Prince Group of (5) Publications Group of five mid-1980s Prince publications, including: a softcover publication, “Prince: Rock’s Purple Reign” by Jon Bream, published by Collier in 1984; The Year of the Prince, softcover, published in 1984 by Sphere Books; Prince In His Own Words, softcover, published in 1984 by the Omnibus Press, complete with poster insert; a black-and-white softcover book entitled “Prince” which reprints various news and magazine articles about the artist, published circa 1984; and Prince by D. L. Mabery, hardcover with dust jacket, published in 1985 by the Lerner Publications Company of Minneapolis. Also includes a color glossy 5 x 3.5 unpublished private photo of Prince during the Purple Rain Tour.

In overall fine to very fine condition, with a few small punctures to the back of the dust jacket for the Mabery book. The hardcover, out-of-print Mabery book is extremely difficult to find, and it was among the earliest hardcover publications dedicated exclusively to Prince. Starting Bid $200

4077 Prince Group of (4) Programs and 1986 Crew Photograph Collection of four Prince programs and one photo, including: a program for the 1984–85 Purple Rain Tour; a program for the 1986 Parade Tour, complete with the Japanese Sheila E. poster insert; a program for the 1989 Lovesexy Tour, complete with the Japanese Udo Artists insert; a program for the Japan leg of the The Ultimate Live Experience Tour in January 1996; and an original vintage color glossy 10 x 8 photo of the band and crew from the 1986 Parade tour, signed and inscribed on the reverse in black felt tip by production manager Jeff Mason. In overall fine condition. From the collection of tour crew member Eileen Licitri and accompanied by a letter of provenance. Starting Bid $200

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4078 Prince Collection of (8) Tour Passes Collection of eight tour staff all access passes from Prince’s many tours, including: two different 1984–85 Purple Rain Tour staff all access badges, both bearing photos of a crew member on the reverse; a 1986 Sheila E. “Tour Staff” all access pass; a 1986 all access pass for the Japanese leg of the Parade Tour; a pass for the 1986 Parade tour, marked “Wardrobe” on the reverse; a 1989 all access pass for the “Lovesexy ‘89 Japan Tour”; and two different passes for the Japanese leg of the 1996 The Ultimate Live Experience Tour. In overall fine condition, with some expected light wear. From the collection of tour crew member Eileen Licitri and accompanied by a letter of provenance. Starting Bid $200

4079 Prince Collection of Tour, Production, and Promo Materials Group of items from the collection of Prince’s saxophonist Eric Leeds, including: two different versions of the all-access staff pass for the Prince and the Revolution Purple Rain Tour of 1984–85, each bearing a laminated photo of Leeds with his typed nickname below, “Rick Leeds”; an original bi-fold Purple Rain program; a pairing of 1985 production call sheet packets for the videos of ‘Girls and Boys’ and ‘Mountains,’ both featured in the film Under the Cherry Moon; a Prince and The N.P.G. ‘Gett Off’ promo CD (Paisley Park/WB PRO-CD-4977); and a black t-shirt from the 2003 Family Jamm benefit concert given to Eric Leeds. In overall fine condition, with some creasing to the Purple Rain program. All from the collection of musician/saxophonist Eric Leeds and accompanied by a letter of provenance. Starting Bid $200

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4080 Prince Group of (7) Albums and Tourbook Grouping of seven never-before-played albums from Paisley Park artists: The Glamorous Life (Sheila E.); Ice Cream Castle (The Time); Purple Rain; Romance 1600 (Sheila E.); Sign o’ the Times; The Time (self-titled debut); and What Time Is It? (The Time). Also includes a 1988 Lovesexy tour book, and a pair of 10-page special sections from the March 14, 2004, issue of the Minneapolis Star Tribune newspaper, entitled “Prince: An Oral History.” In overall fine condition, with discount cuts to the edges of some of the albums. From the collection of Prince’s former assistant and accompanied by a letter of provenance.

Starting Bid $200

4081 Prince Band Members Group of (8) Slides.

Appealing collection of eight color 2 x 2 Pakon slides, each depicting one or more Prince associates and band members, including: Bobby Z. (3), Brownmark (2), Dr. Fink (2), and Sheila E. Also includes a slide showing Prince’s bodyguard, Charles ‘Big Chick’ Huntsberry. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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4082 Prince Group of (3) Tour Passes Group of three laminated tour passes from Prince’s classic tours of the 1980s, each measuring 2.5 x 4.25, including: a “Staff, Access All Areas” pass from the 1984–85 Purple Rain Tour, with a photo of the staff member on the reverse; a “VIP” pass from the 1987 Sign o’ the Times Tour; and a “Staff, All Areas” pass from the 1988 Lovesexy Tour. In overall fine condition. Consignor notes that these were obtained from a crew member who worked on these tours. Starting Bid $200

4083 Prince Wendy and Lisa Photo Shoot Group of (10) Slides Collection of ten color 2 x 2 Pakon slides depicting Wendy Melvoin and Lisa Coleman during an autumnal photo shoot, with four slides only showing Wendy, three only showing Lisa, and two showing them both. Also includes a slide showing the foliage of a tree. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

4084 Prince Band Members Group of (17) Slides Collection of seventeen color 2 x 2 Pakon slides depicting members of Prince and the Revolution during a live performance, with musicians including: Prince (2), Bobby Z. (2), Brownmark (3), Lisa Coleman (2), Dr. Fink (2), Wendy Melvoin (4), and two others. Also includes two color slides of doves. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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4085 Prince Group of (8) Slides Fantastic assortment of eight color 2 x 2 Pakon slides of Prince performing on stage, with images taken from several vantage points and showing Prince passionately singing, dancing, and playing the piano. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

4086 Prince Group of (8) Slides Appealing assortment of eight 2 x 2 Pakon slides of Prince performing on stage, with images taken from several vantage points and showing Prince passionately singing, dancing, and playing the piano and the guitar. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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Parade, Under the Cherry Moon, Sign o’ the Times, Lovesexy Mid-Late 1980s

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4087 Prince ‘Crystal Ball’ Analog Cassettes Rare group of three analog cassette tapes of the unreleased Crystal Ball album which were given to Prince’s band members as reference materials for rehearsals, from the collection of his saxophonist Eric Leeds. The tapes are TDK SA-X audio cassettes, and all are simply labeled “Camille” in type. They are housed in individual cases with Bernie Grundman Mastering inserts, filled out in type with track listings. The first reads: “Side 1: 1. Rebirth Of The Flesh, 2. Play In The Sunshine, 3. Housequake, 4. The Ballad Of Dorothy Parker, Side 2: 1. It, 2. Starfish And Coffee, 3. Slow Love, 4. Hot Thing.” The second reads: “Side Three: 1. Crystal Ball, 2. If I Was Your Girlfriend, 3. Rock Hard In A Funky Place, Side Four: 1. The Ball, 2. Joy In Repetition, 3.

Strange Relationship, 4. I Could Never Take The Place Of Your Man.” The third reads: “Side Five: 1. Shockadelica 6:31, 2. Good Love 5:15, 3. Forever In My Life 3:27, 4. Sign O’ the Times 4:50, Side Six: 1. The Cross, 2. Adore (until the end of time), 3. It’s Gonna Be A Beautiful Night.” In overall fine condition. From the collection of musician/saxophonist Eric Leeds and accompanied by a letter of provenance. Starting Bid $200

4088 Prince ‘Parade’ Gold Sales Award Official RIAA flower hologram-style gold sales award presented “to Stachia Fiedler to commemorate the sale of more than 500,000 copies of the Paisley Park Records album and cassette ‘Parade.’”

Framed with a disc, cassette, and plate bearing a small image of the album cover to an overall size of 17 x 21. Award retains its original backing with a Fitzgerald Hartley Marketing label, but it has opened and re-stapled to the frame. In very good to fine condition, with apparent repairs, including rippling to the label on the disc, the album cover image peeling, and non-original platinum cassette used in the display; it seems that this award may have been damaged pieced together from other parts. From the collection of Prince’s assistant Stachia Fiedler. Starting Bid $200

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Jeweled cufflinks worn during the Parade era 4089 Prince’s PersonallyOwned and -Worn Parade-Era Cufflinks Desirable pair of ornamental cufflinks worn by Prince during the Parade era, each measuring 1˝ x 1.25˝, featuring large central violet jewels: one is set upon a gold-colored base and encircled by white faux diamond-like gems, and the other is set upon a silver-colored base and encircled by yellow faux diamonds. Removed prior to laundering, these cufflinks closely resemble the style found on Prince’s yellow suit as seen in the Parade Tour book. In fine condition. From the collection of costume designer Helen Hiatt and accompanied by a letter of provenance. Starting Bid $200

An impromptu interview with The Electrifying Mojo 4090 Prince Interview CD Extremely rare British CD containing the complete 16-minute phone interview between Prince and Detroit disc jockey The Electrifying Mojo, which occurred following Prince’s birthday concert at Detroit’s Cobo Hall on June 7, 1986. The CD artwork features an attractive image of Prince, and the CD is in fine working order. From the collection of Prince’s assistant tour manager Gwen Leeds and accompanied by a letter of provenance. Before his 1986 birthday show, Prince placed an unexpected call to Charles Johnson, also known as The Electrifying Mojo, a Detroit disc jockey at WHYT who is credited with introducing Prince’s music to the area airwaves. During the interview, Prince paid tribute to his Detroit fan base and informed Johnson about his upcoming film, Under the Cherry Moon. He also spoke about his motives for making music and revealed that he had over 300 finished unreleased songs in his vault. An insightful, casual conversation that illustrates the comfort Prince felt with the Detroit DJ, one of a scarce few media members Prince interviewed with during this period. Starting Bid $200

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4091 Prince 1986 Parade Tour Tambourine Wonderful wooden single-row tambourine with an appealing black paisley design on the head, 10˝ in diameter, featuring black-andwhite ribbons tied to the thumb hole. In fine condition. Prince used this type of tambourine during the Parade Tour in 1986. From the collection of tour crew member Eileen Licitri, who notes that this was “a back up and most likely not used.” Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Licitri. Starting Bid $200

4092 Prince Promotional Music Collection Collection of 29 promotional albums from Prince’s complementary allotment from Paisley Park Records, consisting of eight 45 RPM single records, 10 CDs, and 11 cassette tapes. The cassette tapes include: Around the World in a Day (2); Batman soundtrack; Lovesexy (4; one sealed, and two without J-cards); 1999; Sign o’ the Times (2; one sealed); and a single for ‘Alphabet St.’ (no J-card). The CDs include: Diamonds and Pearls; Graffiti Bridge; Lovesexy (3); Love Symbol Album; Parade; and Sign o’ the Times (3). The 45 RPM single records, none of which have ever been played, include: ‘Alphabet St.’; ‘For Love’ / ‘Baby, You’re a trip’ by Jill Jones; ‘I Wish You Heaven’; ‘Koo Koo’ / ‘Paradise Gardens’ by Sheila E.; ‘Pop Life’ / ‘Hello’; ‘Raspberry Beret’ / ‘She’s Always In My Hair’; ‘The Screams Of Passion’ / ‘Yes’ by The Family; and ‘Sign o’ the Times’ / ‘La, La, La, He, He, Hee.’ In overall very good to fine condition. From the collection of Prince’s former assistant and accompanied by a letter of provenance. Starting Bid $200

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4093 Prince ‘Kiss’ Single Promo Album A 12˝ promo single of ‘Kiss (Edit)’ (Paisley Park PRO-A-2448), featuring the track on both sides.

Includes a plain record sleeve. In fine condition.

Released in 1986 as the lead single from Prince and The Revolution’s eighth studio album, Parade, ‘Kiss’ soared up the charts worldwide and held number one on the Billboard Hot 100 for two weeks. From the collection of an early Prince insider. Starting Bid $200

4094 Prince Christmas Card and Two Photos Three items: a 1986 Christmas card depicting an angel on the front, measures 5 x 7 closed, with “Love God” and a facsimile Prince signature printed inside; a color 4.75 x 4 Kodak negative of a piece of fan-made Prince artwork; and a color glossy 5 x 3.5 half-length photo of Prince covered in flowers against a misty backdrop. In overall fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

4095 Prince Group of (5) Tour Passes Collection of five laminated passes for Prince concerts from 1986 and 1987, including: a “Staff, Access All Areas” pass from the 1987 Sign o’ the Times Tour, with a photo of the staff member on the reverse; an all access pass from the Parade Tour for Prince’s show at the Warfield Theatre in San Francisco on May 23, 1986; a 1986 Sheila E. “Tour Staff” all access pass; a 1986 all access pass for the Japanese leg of the Parade Tour; and a backstage pass for the 1986 Parade Tour, with reverse issued to Steven Fargnoli, who was one of the heads of Prince’s longtime management company, Cavallo, Ruffalo & Fargnoli, and was a producer of Purple Rain, Under the Cherry Moon, and Sign o’ the Times. Also included is an unissued Prince and the Revolution ‘The New Breed Fan Club’ membership card, and a circular Under the Cherry Moon ‘crack and peel’ sticker. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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4096 Prince Passport Copy and Secretarial Reference Pages Collection of five items deriving from the offices of Paisley Park, which is highlighted by a copy of the information page of Prince’s US passport, one page, 8.5 x 11, unsigned, issued on June 5, 1986, which shows an image of Prince and lists his passport number, “070610058.” Also included is a one-page copy of a US passport for Prince’s father, “John Lewis Nelson”; an original mailing label from Paisley Park Records, postmarked August 23, 1994, affixed to the original package envelope; and a pair of Fileofax planner pages, each 5 x 8, one of which is headed “Prince Rogers Nelson,” and lists useful reference information including Prince’s social security number, licensed vehicles, and addresses and alarm codes for his Chanhassen home and Paisley Park office. The second planner page is headed “Paisley Park Studios,” and lists relevant building information such as address, phone numbers, safe combination, and security system codes. In overall fine condition. From the collection of Prince’s former assistant and accompanied by a letter of provenance. Starting Bid $200

Detailed itinerary for the Euro-Asian leg of the 1986 Parade Tour

4097 Prince Parade Tour Itinerary PRN Productions itinerary for Prince’s 1986 Parade Tour, four total pages, 8.5 x 11, dated August 9 to September 11, 1986.

The first two pages are photocopies and are marked with pink and purple highlighter; the third page (front and back) is original and bears copious handwritten notes in blue and black ink. The itinerary chronicles the entirety of the European and Asian legs of the Parade tour, starting with a flight from Minneapolis to London on August 9th for Prince’s three legendary shows at Wembley Arena, and concluding with a “To Be Announced” concert in Tokyo, Japan, on September 11th. The pages are dense with phone numbers and detailed notations that list the contacts, hotels, venues, times, and travel arrangements for the trip.

Also includes a dot matrix printout for the entire European and Asian Parade Tour itinerary. In fine condition, with expected wear from use. From the collection of Prince’s former assistant, who served as road manager during this tour, and accompanied by a letter of provenance. Starting Bid $200

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4098 Prince Group of T-Shirts and Sweatshirts Collection of five vintage Prince t-shirts and sweatshirts dating to the mid-to-late 1980s, including: a white extra-large shortsleeve t-shirt with a colorful front design that commemorates many of Prince’s most famous songs and albums, with the back listing the names of eleven Prince albums in the form of his symbol; a black extra-large sweatshirt with the front showing Prince in profile singing into a microphone, with the back plain; a turquoise medium short-sleeve t-shirt with pink text on the front, “Prince, Working Crew, Lovesexy ’88,” with the back plain; a white extra-large short-sleeve t-shirt with the front bearing a profile image of Prince against a blue sky and the words, “Prince and the Revolution,” with the back reading, “Prince and the Revolution, Parade Tour 1986,” against various symbols; a white large sweatshirt with front depicting Prince, as shown on the cover of his Parade album, emerging from a blue sky and surrounded by the text, “Prince and the Revolution / Parade,” the left shoulder reading, “Crew, Europe ’86,” and the back reading, “Prince and the Revolution, Parade Tour 1986,” against various symbols. In overall fine condition. From the collection of Prince’s former assistant and accompanied by a letter of provenance.

Starting Bid $200

4099 Prince Collection of (6) Parade and Under the Cherry Moon Tickets and Passes Collection of six passes, tickets, and invitations relating to Under the Cherry Moon and Prince’s European 1986 leg of the Parade Tour, including: an invitation to a private Prince and the Revolution show at the Theatre de Verdure on October 27, 1985; an invitation to an Under the Cherry Moon wrap party on November 21, 1985, at the Grand Escurial in Nice, France; a pair of ‘crack-and-peel’ backstage passes for Prince’s European Parade Tour in 1986, one issued as “After Show” and the other for “Guest”; a press ticket for a concert at Alsterdorfer Sporthalle in Hamburg, West Germany, on August 31, 1986; and a German invitation to a “midnight party in the Blue Hall of the Atlantic Hotel” following the August 31st concert at Alsterdorfer Sporthalle, measuring open to 10.25 x 7, boasting an image of the Parade album cover on the front. In overall fine condition, with light surface loss to the ticket. From the collection of Prince’s assistant tour manager Gwen Leeds and accompanied by a letter of provenance. Starting Bid $200

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4100 Prince 1986 Parade Tour Original Vintage Photograph

4102 Prince 1986 Parade Tour Original Vintage Photograph

Original vintage glossy 8 x 6 silver gelatin photo of Prince in a crop top and wearing a cross around his neck during the 1986 Parade Tour. Reverse bears a Neal Preston/London Features International credit stamp. In fine condition. Preston is a legendary rock photographer best known for his collaborations with Led Zeppelin, Queen, The Who, Bruce Springsteen, Fleetwood Mac, and Michael Jackson. From the Globe Photo archives. Starting Bid $200

Original vintage glossy 8 x 6 silver gelatin photo of Prince shirtless on stage during the 1986 Parade Tour. Reverse bears a Geoff Swaine/London Features International credit stamp. In fine condition. From the Globe Photo archives.

Starting Bid $200

4101 Prince 1986 Parade Tour Original Vintage Photograph Original vintage glossy 8 x 6 silver gelatin photo of Prince in a trench coat in London during the 1986 Parade Tour.

Reverse bears a Eugene Adebari/London Features International credit stamp. In fine condition. From the Globe Photo archives.

Starting Bid $200

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4103 Prince 1986 Parade Tour Pair of Original Vintage Photographs Two original vintage glossy 8.5 x 6.5 silver gelatin photos of Prince performing in Europe during the 1986 Parade Tour, one showing him playing a paisley tambourine and the other a close-up of him making a dramatic face.

Both bear Goran Strandberg/Skane-Reportage credit stamps and Swedish captions on the reverse. In overall fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

Three scents of Prince 4104 Prince’s Personally-Owned Perfume Three small bottles of perfume personally-owned and –used

by Prince, including: two metal containers of Molinard of Paris luxury fragrances, “Iles d’Or” and “Madrigal,” with the latter having never been opened; and a 15 ml glass container of Coco Chanel perfume. In overall fine condition. From the collection of Prince’s former assistant, who notes that during filming of Under the Cherry Moon in Nice, France, Prince went on a private tour of the Parfumerie Molinard and given the two metal bottles; the Coco Chanel container was one of the partially empty perfume bottles she obtained from Prince.

Accompanied by a letter of provenance. Starting Bid $200

Screen-used purse from Under the Cherry Moon

4105 Prince Under the Cherry Moon Screen-Used White Clutch White satin-covered clutch purse used by Francesca Annis in her role as Mrs. Wellington in the 1986 movie Under the Cherry Moon, measuring 9 x 4.5 x .5, featuring a snap closure, mirror inside the cover flap, and jewels on the front. In very good condition, with scattered marks to exterior. From the collection of Prince’s assistant Stachia Fiedler and accompanied by a letter of provenance. This can be seen in the opening credits and start of the movie, with a close-up about four-and-a-half minutes into the film. Starting Bid $200

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“‘Under the Cherry Moon,’

by Prince”—an eight-page rough draft for the opening scenes 4106 Prince’s ‘Under the Cherry Moon’ Handwritten Script Notebook Fantastic 8 x 10.5 Mead college-ruled notebook containing eight single-sided pages of Prince’s handwritten working script for the 1986 film Under the Cherry Moon, plus a handwritten and signed title page. The red notebook cover is marked in Prince’s hand in black ink, “Under the Cherry Moon,” and is followed by the title page, neatly written and signed by Prince in pencil: “’Under the Cherry Moon,’ by Prince.”

Prince’s draft of the screenplay begins on the next page, headed “Under the Cherry Moon.” It begins with the very opening of the film: “Camera opens on strange painting of a woman with no facial features, pulls back 2 reveal other painting, a woman posing half-dressed, Camera pans slowly. ‘Christopher, how much longer, my neck’s getting tired?’ ‘13 minutes more.’ ‘U said that 30 minutes ago. (reaction shot) Guess what Katy told me u did last night.’ ‘I haven’t the faintest guess.’ ‘She told me that u put your hand between her legs. (reaction shot of him—unaffected) Did u?’ ‘I don’t remember.’ (screaming) ‘What do mean u don’t remember Did u or didn’t u…’” They bicker back and forth a bit, then Christopher says: “’Can’t we just have fun (he reaches 4 drink. Huh? (takes a sip) (She says yes over & over) I mean… (He strokes her hair & looks at her camera pullback) Can’t we just have fun? (camera pull back more as they sit on floor hugging, rocking, she cries.

TITLES, music.”

Later, in a restaurant scene, the dialogue references the film’s title: “’Hey, look over there.’ (They see a young woman obviously wealthy from the gold on her person. The woman is attractive… dark, mysterious. She has 2 friends with her. Much older.) ‘My God, she’s wonderful. That’s the one.’ ‘The one?’ ‘The one in the song. Under the Cherry Moon, ‘A kiss is so much sweeter.’ I always thought that one day I would meet someone and I would have 2 have that someone and that’s what it says in the song.

A kiss is so much sweeter under the cherry moon. Wait here.

Cover me,’ he says eyes glued 2 this stranger. We watch from a distance as he walks 2 her. Tricky pays the check. Close-up

on Christopher.

‘Hi,’ says he.

‘Hello,’ says she. ‘I’d very much like 2 paint your picture.’” Like the previously described scene, this does not make it into the final version of the movie. After a “Fade 2 Black” on the last page of the script, there is another page with a single line in Prince’s hand from the lyrics for ‘Temptation’: “Workin’ my body with a cool hot flash of animal lust.”

The remaining pages are blank, with the exception of brief a note written to Prince about a birthday gift of champagne. In fine condition, with creasing to cover and bits of staining to the first three pages. From the collection of an early Prince insider.

Unlike the Under the Cherry Moon notebook we previously sold, this example is very much a rough draft—it offers brainstormed dialogue and direction, and is not organized in the more formal screenplay format (for example, multiple characters’ lines of dialogue run together without denoting who says what). Very little of what is written here seems to have made it into the final film, and it sets up “Katy” and “Jill” as the potential love interests opposite Christopher and Tricky. Although “Katy” plays a small part in Under the Cherry Moon, “Jill” is nowhere to be found. Christopher Tracy is also introduced as a painter, which does not come up in the film. Needless to say, this is a tremendously interesting piece that may very well be Prince’s first conception of Under the Cherry Moon put to paper. It offers extraordinary insight into his creative process, and exists as the cornerstone upon which Under the Cherry Moon was built. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $2500

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4109 Prince Pair of Under the Cherry Moon Photographs

4107 Prince Under the Cherry Moon Collection of Items Seven items related to the 1986 film Under the Cherry Moon, including: two Dutch handbills for a screening of the film in Nice, France, on November 21, 1985; an invitation to an Under the Cherry Moon wrap party on November 21, 1985, at the Grand Escurial in Nice, France; an invitation to Prince and the Revolution at the Theatre de Verdure on October 27, 1985; a Venus de Milo, Christopher piano bar napkin taken from the set of the film; an ‘Under the Cherry Moon’ admission tag; and an Under the Cherry Moon VHS tape. In overall very good to fine condition, with scattered creasing to invitation and a handbill, and corner wear to the VHS box. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope for an invitation, postmarked May 12, 1985. From the collection of Prince’s former assistant and accompanied by a letter of provenance. Starting Bid $200

4108 Prince Under the Cherry Moon Invitations Two invitations related to the debut of Prince’s 1986 film Under the Cherry Moon: an invitation to the “Gala Premiere Screening” of Prince’s Under the Cherry Moon, 4 x 9, to be held at the Centennial Twin in Sheridan, Wyoming, on July 1, 1986; and an invitation to the “Gala Premiere Party of Prince, Under the Cherry Moon,” to be held at the Sheridan Holiday Inn on July 1, 1986, immediately following the screening. In overall fine condition. From the collection of tour crew member Eileen Licitri and accompanied by a letter of provenance. Starting Bid $200

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Uncommon pair of original glossy 10 x 8 silver gelatin photos taken on the set of the 1986 film Under the Cherry Moon during production in Nice, France, one of which shows twins Wendy and Susannah Melvoin during a performance, and the other depicts a tuxedoed Prince posing with several members of the Revolution, including Lisa Coleman, Matt Fink, Wally Safford, Greg Brooks, Wendy and Susannah Melvoin, Eric Leeds, Miko Weaver, Mark Brown, and Jerome Benton.

Reverse of each photo is attributed with “J. Katz Photography” stamps. In overall fine condition. From the collection of Prince’s former assistant and accompanied by a letter of provenance.

Starting Bid $200

4110 Prince Under the Cherry Moon VIP Pass and Photograph

by Jeff Katz Rare original vintage color 10 x 8 promotional photo for the 1986 film Under the Cherry Moon by photographer Jeff Katz, which depicts Prince as Christopher Tracy seated at an ornate, gilded piano. Reverse bears “This paper manufactured by Kodak” watermarks. Also included is an unused 3.25 x 4.75 “VIP” sticker pass for a Power 99 FM sponsored private screening of the film on July 1, 1986. In overall fine condition, with a light stain to the emulsion on the photo. As Under the Cherry Moon was converted to black-and-white at Prince’s specific request, color publicity stills from the actual shooting of the movie rarely surface. Starting Bid $200

4111 Prince Under the Cherry Moon Premier Party VHS and Invitation Uncommon MTV Networks Inc. VHS tape of the premiere party for Prince’s 1986 film Under the Cherry Moon, with VCA Teletronics label that lists running time “60:00,” date “7-10-86,” and tape number “#86023.”

Also included is an invitation to the film’s premiere at the Holiday Inn Sheridan–Convention Center in Sheridan, Wyoming, on July 1, 1986, which grants admission for one person. In fine condition, with notations to box. From the collection of Prince’s former assistant and accompanied by a letter of provenance.

Starting Bid $200

4112 Prince 1987 Under the Cherry Moon Original Vintage Photograph Original vintage circa 1987 glossy 7 x 10.25 silver gelatin photo of Prince and Francesca Annis as they appeared in the 1986 film Under the Cherry Moon. Reverse bears a Svenskt Pressfoto stamp, typed captions in English and French, and “This paper manufactured

by Kodak” watermarks. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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Brilliant Prince-worn cross brooch 4113 Prince’s Personally-Owned and -Worn Brooch Attractive gold-colored cross brooch personally worn by Prince during the Sign o’ the Times era, measuring 2.5 x 2.5, and set with five faux pearls to center and ends. Reverse bears a Robert Wiggle maker’s mark. In fine condition.

From the collection of Prince’s former assistant, who notes: “I borrowed the star pin from wardrobe. When Prince saw me wearing it, he said ‘nice pin.’”

Accompanied by a letter of provenance. Starting Bid $200

Prince’s paisley brooch 4114 Prince’s Personally-Owned and -Worn Paisley Broach Splendid paisley brooch personally worn by Prince, measuring 2.5 x 1.5, and set with six multicolored faux gems. In fine condition. From the collection of Prince’s former assistant, who notes: “I spent a lot of time organizing things when we moved Prince to his new home in Chanhassen on Galpin Boulevard. From time to time when I was was there he would have things set out that he no longer wanted and on one occasion the paisley pin was included. I liked it so I kept it.” Accompanied by a letter of provenance. Starting Bid $200

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4115 Prince Sign o’ the Times Album, Wrist Heart Mirror, and Pants Button.

Three items: a never-before-played Sign o’ the Times promotional album; a mirrored heart-shaped promo wristband; and an off-white button, 1˝ in diameter, which was once affixed to a pair of pants personally-owned and -worn by Prince. The wristband mirror and pants button are the same exact type as those seen on the album’s inner sleeve. In overall fine condition. From the collection of Prince’s former assistant and accompanied by a letter of provenance. Starting Bid $200

Dali perfume worn

by Prince 4116 Prince’s Personally-Owned and -Worn Salvador Dali Perfume Prince’s personally-owned and –used bottle of Salvador Dali perfume, 100 ml, (333 fl. oz.). Manufactured by S. Dali–Ray Int., of Paris, the sculptured bottle is designed to resemble the voluptuous lips and refined nose of Aphrodite, the goddess of beauty and love. In fine condition. From the collection of Prince’s former assistant, who notes: “This bottle was in his bathroom in his home on Galpin Blvd., in Chanhassen. When I replaced it with a full bottle, as we had similar taste in perfume, I ended up with the remnants. This has been in my perfume drawer since late 1987 or early 1988.” Accompanied by a letter of provenance.

Along with his penchant for wearing jewelry, makeup, and high heels, Prince’s choice to wear women’s perfume is in keeping with his unique gender-fluid lifestyle. Starting Bid $200

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4117 Prince’s Dale Bozzio ‘Riot in English’ Acetate Test Pressing Acetate test pressing of Dale Bozzio’s debut album Riot in English (Paisley Park/WB 25658) from Bernie Grundman Mastering, which was sent to Prince for his approval. Includes the original Bernie Grundman Mastering sleeve, annotated on the front, “Dale, Aug 19, 1987.” In fine condition, with soiling to the labels on the disc. From the collection of an early Prince insider. Acetate test pressings are made of a material much more fragile than the vinyl used for production records, and they are made in extremely limited qualities. After the breakup of her band Missing Persons, Bozzio signed onto Prince’s Paisley Park label as a solo artist. Prince wrote, produced, and largely performed the track ‘So Strong,’ which features Bozzio’s vocals dubbed over an instrumental track recorded by Prince. Starting Bid $200

4118 Prince ‘Sign o’ the Times’ Promotional Single Album A 12˝ promo single of ‘Sign o’ the Times’ (Paisley Park PROA-2687), featuring two different versions of the song. Includes a plain record sleeve. In fine condition. Released in 1987 as the lead single from the album of the same name, ‘Sign o’ the Times’ climbed to number three on the Billboard Hot 100. From the collection of an early Prince insider. Starting Bid $200

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4119 Prince ‘Sign o’ the Times’ Single Albums Two versions of the ‘Sign o’ the Times’ single: a still-sealed 12˝ maxi single of ‘Sign o’ the Times / La, La, La, He, He, Hee (Highly Explosive)’ (Paisley Park 9 20648-0 A); and a 7˝ single of ‘Sign o’ the Times / La, La, La, He, He, Hee (Highly Explosive)’ (Paisley Park 7-28399), in its original picture sleeve. In overall fine condition, with a discount cut to the right edge of the maxi single sleeve. From the collection of an early Prince insider. Starting Bid $200

4121 Prince Wardrobe Pins and Button 4120 Sign o’ the Times Press Sheet Uncommon dual-sided color glossy 25.5 x 37.25 test press sheet for the Sign o’ the Times 1987 World Tour book, with the front showing matching images of Prince as he’s pictured on the book’s front and back covers, and the back side featuring matching images of a hat on a microphone stand and photographer Jeff Katz taking a photo behind Prince, images which were used as the book’s inside covers. Rolled and in fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Assemblage of six items: a still-sealed VHS copy of the 1987 film Sign o’ the Times, with an affixed note inscribed by Prince’s personal assistant; and a button and set of four pins deriving from the personal wardrobe of Prince, which includes: a black button with honeycomb pattern, 1.5˝ in diameter; a “Prince and the Revolution, Purple Rain Tour, ‘84–’85” pin; a “Rock–It Cargo” pin; a purple enamel “Prince” pin; and a square pin with a color picture of Prince and the Revolution in 1988. In overall fine condition. From the collection of Prince’s former assistant and accompanied by a letter of provenance.

Starting Bid $200

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4122 Prince Original Vintage Sign o’ the Times Photograph and Leaflet Two items dating to the 1987 Sign o’ the Times Tour: an original vintage glossy 8.5 x 6.5 press photo of Prince singing into a microphone during a Sign o’ the Times show in Vienna, Austria on May 29, 1987, with purple caption text on reverse indicating the date, “Mai 1987,” subject, “Prince,” and photographer, “Fritz Schaler, Edwin Walter”; and a color 5.75 x 8.25 Sign o’ the Times European Tour promo leaflet, listing May and June tour dates and promoting the single ‘If I Was Your Girlfriend’ / ‘Shockadelica,’ with reverse showing images of other Prince albums. Reverse of photo bears a Svenskt Pressfoto copyright stamp. In overall fine condition, with light surface impressions to the photo from notations on the reverse. Starting Bid $200

4123 Paisley Park Group of (4) Items Group of four Paisley Park items, including: a Paisley Park promotional brochure issued when the studio opened in 1987, consisting of a folder with a large fold-out color image of the studio’s exterior, containing six double-sided 8.5 x 11 cards describing the facilities and services at the complex, a smaller brochure insert, and the business card of the late Harry Grossman, Paisley Park’s first head of studio; a blank sheet of 8.5 x 11 Paisley Park Records letterhead; a blue Paisley Park short-sleeve staff member t-shirt, size XL; and a blank twelve-page Paisley Park Enterprises employment agreement from November 1991. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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4124 Prince Sign o’ the Times Group of (3) Passes and Promo Single Collection of four Sign o’ the Times items, including: three passes from the 1987 Sign o’ the Times Tour, including two “Staff” all access badges and one VIP pass; and a 12˝ promo single of ‘Hot Thing (Edit) / Hot Thing (Extended Remix)’ (Paisley Park PRO-A-2927). One of the “Staff” badges has the photograph and name of a stagehand on the reverse. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

4125 Prince 1987 Sign o’ the Times Tour Original Vintage Photograph Original vintage glossy 6.5 x 8.5 silver gelatin photo of Prince playing his iconic Cloud electric guitar in May 1987 during the Sign o’ the Times Tour. Reverse bears a Svenskt Pressfoto stamp and typed caption. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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Rare test pressing of Madhouse’s second album 4126 Madhouse 1987 Acetate Test Pressing Acetate test pressing of Madhouse’s second album, 16 (Paisley Park/WB 25658), from Bernie Grundman Mastering, sent directly to saxophonist Eric Leeds for his approval before being released. The disc is a verbatim representation of the final album as released. Includes the original Bernie Grundman Mastering sleeve, annotated on the front, “Paisley Park, 8-19-87, Madhouse, L.P.”; signed on the back in black felt tip by Eric Leeds. In fine condition. In late 1986, Prince created Madhouse, an instrumental jazz/funk band to primarily feature saxophonist Eric Leeds. Two albums were officially released: ‘8’ in early 1987 and ‘16’ in late 1987. A distinguishing characteristic of Madhouse was that the songs were not titled, only sequentially numbered; this album featured their songs 9 through 16. Acetate test pressings are made of a material much more fragile than the vinyl used for production records, and they are made in extremely limited qualities. From the collection of musician/saxophonist Eric Leeds and accompanied by a letter of provenance. Starting Bid $200

Early version of a single sent to Prince’s saxophonist Eric Leeds 4127 Madhouse 1988 Vinyl Test Pressing Vinyl test pressing of the 12˝ single for the song ‘13’ (Paisley Park/WB 20893) from Madhouse’s second album 16, manufactured by the Allied Record Company and sent directly to saxophonist Eric Leeds for his approval before being released. Side one of the disc is comprised of an extended remix of ‘13’ and ‘13 and 1/4,’ a song not included on the album. Side two has the album version of ‘13’ and the album version of ‘4,’ originally released on the first Madhouse album 8. Includes the original record sleeve, signed on one side in black felt tip by Eric Leeds, and annotated in another hand on the opposite side, “Hold for Eric Leeds.” This is an exact representation of the commercial disc as released. In fine condition. From the collection of musician/saxophonist Eric Leeds and accompanied by a letter of provenance. Starting Bid $200

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The Black Album—a tremendously rare still-sealed example

4128 Prince The Black Album Incredibly rare original 1987 U.S. first pressing of The Black Album (Warner Bros. 1-25677) factory sealed in its original shrinkwrap, complete with affixed peach-and-black sticker on the front, “Explicit Lyrics, Parental Advisory, (1-25677),” and barcode/copyright information sticker on the back. This is the last of five sealed copies of The Black Album recently discovered in the collection of a former Warner Bros. Records executive. Prior to that discovery, only three copies of the original 1987 U.S. pressing had surfaced. The discovery of these albums became an international news story, covered

by Rolling Stone, Spin, Vibe, and news outlets around the world. In mint condition.

The Black album, also known as The Funk Bible, was originally intended to be released on December 8, 1987, with an entirely black sleeve and no printed title or song credits. A week before its release date, Prince had the album withdrawn after having a spiritual experience that convinced him the album was ‘evil.’ Warner Bros. worked extremely hard to destroy all of the 500,000 copies that had been pressed—very few survived, making extant examples among the rarest records in the world. The Black Album was later released as a limited edition CD and cassette by Warner Bros. in 1994, and then digitally via Tidal in 2016—however, no vinyl version of the album was ever commercially released.

Includes a detailed letter of authenticity from Jeff Gold, the owner of Recordmecca and a former executive vice president/ general manager of Warner Bros. Records, who worked closely with Prince during the 1990s, and art directed numerous album covers for him, including ‘Diamonds & Pearls,’ ’Love Symbol,’ and ‘The Hits/The B-Sides.’ He writes, in part: “This example is one of five sealed copies discovered in December 2017, in the collection of a former Warner Bros. Records executive who worked on The Black Album. The executive’s daughter had purchased her first turntable and asked her parents to send her some albums. Their record collection had been boxed up in a closet for more than 25 years, and while searching for records that might interest their daughter, they stumbled upon two never-opened Warner Bros. Records mailers. Expecting to find some promo albums inside, they opened these for the first time and discovered five perfect, sealed copies of The Black Album. These had been sent to the executive in December 1987 when the albums were ordered destroyed, and for 30 years, the two mailers had sat unopened among their other boxed up vinyl. After opening one copy and confirming it was a genuine 1987 first pressing, they contacted me, a friend and former Warner Bros. colleague. The family decided to keep the open copy, but sell the remaining copies through Recordmecca. After Rolling Stone magazine wrote an article about the discovery, the story went viral, and the three sealed copies for sale were sold within 24 hours. The copy here is the final sealed copy, in perfect condition.”Starting Bid $1000

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Golden hoop earring worn by the fashion icon

A thank-you for his costume designer

4129 Prince’s Personally-Owned and -Worn Hoop Earring One of Prince’s personally-worn gold-tone hoop earrings, measuring 2˝ in diameter, a style which he famously wore on his right ear. In fine condition. From the collection of costume designer Helen Hiatt and accompanied by a letter of provenance. Accompanied by an image of Prince wearing a single hoop earring. Prince remains as lauded for his unique gender-fluid style as he does for his eclectic charttopping music, making any jewelry worn by the late pop star extremely desirable. Starting Bid $200

4130 Prince Signed Thank-You Note White card emblazoned on the front with gold cursive text, “Thank You,” measuring 5 x 3.5, signed inside in felt tip, “Love God, P.” Includes the original transmittal envelope, addressed in another hand to “Helen H.” In fine condition, with a few creases at the top. From the collection of costume designer Helen Hiatt and accompanied by a letter of provenance. Hiatt notes that Prince gave these thank-you cards—along with bonuses—to the members of his wardrobe department after they had worked many extra long days for a tour book photo shoot. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200

Worn by Prince in a pickup basketball game 4131 Prince’s Personally-Worn Lovesexy Cropped T-Shirt Prince’s personally-worn black Lovesexy cropped longsleeve t-shirt, worn during a pickup basketball game, featuring white text on the front, “Love Life, LoveSexy,” and blue text on the reverse, “Prince ‘88.” In fine condition. From the collection of Prince’s assistant Therese Stoulil and accompanied by a letter of provenance.

Stoulil notes: “Prince called to tell me rehearsals were done for the day, but the guys were going to get together for a game of hoops. Prince was impeccably dressed as he was everyday at Paisley Park. So he asked me to find him a t-shirt. I went to my stash of tour merchandise and brought him 3 or 4 t-shirts. He chose this one. Later that day he returned the shirt to my office. I asked him how the game went.

He didn’t give me a score, but was quick to say ‘we whooped some ass!’” Prince was known for his quick speed and skilled ball-handling on the court, and had played on teams in his youth at Bryan Junior High and Central High. Starting Bid $300

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Prince’s 1988 Music Awards speech

4132 Prince Handwritten Signed Speech for the 1988 Minnesota Music Awards

all of these things with others is far more exciting as it is challenging. So maybe a better word 4 these songs would be expeditions. (over). Because of your love and appreciation I will continue 2 look 4 new answers and question the old.” In the left margin, Prince notes the times at which “LP of the year” and “R&B Recording Band of the year” would be presented.

Interestingly, someone else went through the manuscript and changed most of Prince’s “2” numerals to “to,” presumably to make it easier to read. In fine condition, with two horizontal folds and central vertical fold and rough bottom edge. From the collection of Prince’s assistant tour manager Gwen Leeds and accompanied by a letter of provenance. Among the awards Prince received were album of the year for Sign o’ the Times and top male vocalist in both the rock and rhythm and blues categories. Revealing Prince’s sense of humor, musical mission, and heartfelt appreciation for his bandmates, this is an exceptional autographic piece. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $1000

“To try to record the actual moment of change in one’s life, is far more exciting as it is challenging”

Significant handwritten manuscript for his acceptance speech at the 1988 Minnesota Music Awards, signed “’Love God,’ Prince,” one page both sides, 8.5 x 7, no date but circa 1988.

Presented on May 12, 1988, Prince won ten awards but did not attend. Instead, he asked Revolution band members Eric Leeds, Dr. Fink, and Miko Weaver to read his message, for which this was the initial draft. The speech reads, in full: “A great deal of this award belongs to my band—Eric Leeds, Atlanta Bliss, Mico, Boni, Dr. Fink, Levi Jr, Sheila E. and Cat. Thru the use of film, they visually brought to life the songs that beforehand some thought were simply more of my quote, unquote ‘experiments.’ To sit & write a stinky ol’, crusty ol’ 3 1 1/2 minute pop song would be as boring as it is easy. But 2 try 2 capture real emotion, to try to record the actual moment of change in one’s life, to finally realize the ultimate power of one’s soul and to share

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Prince’s personallyworn extravagant Italian leather gloves 4133 Prince’s Personally-Worn Gloves Prince’s personally-worn fine Italian leather gloves from the late 1980s, size 7.5, featuring deep purple leather, black fringe at the wrists, and fuzzy leopard print cuffs. Each cuff bears an ornate black-and-gold button depicting a regal crest. These were gifted to Prince by a friend. In fine condition. From the collection of Prince’s assistant Therese Stoulil and accompanied by a letter of provenance. These fantastic gloves exhibit every desirable characteristic for a piece of Prince’s personal wardrobe—between their purple hue and outrageous flamboyance, these gloves are the epitome of Prince’s iconic style. Starting Bid $200

4134 Prince Group of 1999, Purple Rain, and Lovesexy Tour Materials Group of tour materials dating from Prince’s 1999 Tour in 1983 through the Lovesexy World Tour in 1988, including: five ‘crack and peel’ stick-on backstage passes for Prince’s classic 1980s tours, including 1999, Purple Rain, and Lovesexy (3); two full, unused tickets for international shows during Prince’s 1988 Lovesexy Tour; and a collection of ten original photocopied daily memo sheets from the Purple Rain and Lovesexy tours, consisting of five from each tour, with information including rooming lists, venue and concert specifics, and travel plans. In overall fine condition. All from the collection of Prince’s assistant tour manager Gwen Leeds and accompanied by a letter of provenance. Starting Bid $200

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Prince’s 1989 Lovesexy Tour of Japan, as recorded from the sound console 4135 Prince Group of (6) Lovesexy Tour DAT Tapes Collection of six one-of-a-kind original Sony digital audio tapes (DAT) of Prince’s concerts in Japan at the end of his Lovesexy World Tour in February 1989. These high-grade professional recordings were made directly from the sound console and are playable on any DAT machine; they have also been digitized as WAV files on a USB drive for ease of listening. The digitization was done strictly for this auction, and these tapes have not been otherwise reproduced, duplicated, or disseminated.

The following concerts are included, with the approximate length listed: February 1, 1989, at the Sendai Gymnasium in Sendai, Japan (1:51) February 4, 1989, at the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan (1:43) February 8, 1989, at the Rainbow Hall in Nagoya, Japan (1:58) February 10, 1989, at the Kitakyushu City Gymnasium in Kitakyushu, Japan (1:46) February 12, 1989, at the Osaka-jo Hall in Osaka, Japan (2:02) February 13, 1989, at the Osaka-jo Hall in Osaka, Japan (0:49 — this recording ends at intermission) For the most part, the set lists for these shows follow the same general formula, beginning with some of his earlier hits, ramping up into songs from the Lovesexy album, and finishing with an encore from Purple Rain. In addition to playing the guitar, piano, and singing, Prince is heard saying the names of the cities and asking everyone to “Cross the line—love God.” These tapes perfectly capture the energetic vocals and instruments, and crowd noise is limited. Each tape is marked on the label with the date and location. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $300

Prince gifts a custom-made pair of silk slacks 4136 Prince Custom-Made Black Silk Pants Custom-made pair of black silk button-down slacks with pleated size 26˝ waist, which Prince had specially made by the wardrobe department at Paisley Park. In fine condition. From the collection of Prince’s former assistant, who notes: “He was in my office one day and I told him I liked his pants. Next thing I knew, I was called to Wardrobe and they were measuring me for a pair of pants styled after the pair they made for him (the buttons and hooks & eyes are the same as on [the] pants they made Prince.” Accompanied by a letter of provenance.

Starting Bid $200

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4137 Prince Lovesexy Large Promo Poster

4138 Prince Group of (3) European Tour Posters

Large color 23 x 32.5 promotional poster on stiff cardboard for Prince’s “new album” Lovesexy, released on May 10, 1988 on LP, cassette, and CD. The poster features the Lovesexy album artwork at center, and also features the cover images of each of his previous nine studio albums. In fine condition, with some scattered surface scuffing and edge wear. Starting Bid $200

Collection of three European tour posters, including: a 23.5 x 33 Parade Tour poster for Prince’s show at the Eissporthalle in Frankfurt, West Germany, on August 26, 1986; a 23.25 x 33 Lovesexy Tour poster for Prince’s show at the Westfalenhalle in Dortmund, West Germany, on September 8, 1988; and a 33 x 23.25 “Open Air ‘90” poster for “Prince + Guest” in Wurzburg, Germany, on July 28, 1990, which was canceled. Rolled and in overall fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

4139 Prince Collection of Guitar Picks and Pins Collection of eight Prince items, including: a pair of red and black “Miko” guitar picks; an off-white “Love God” guitar pick; a pair of Prince “Lovesexy” tour logo pins; a square pin with a color picture of Prince and the Revolution in 1988; and two pins that read “Prince.” In overall fine condition. From the collection of Prince’s assistant tour manager Gwen Leeds and accompanied by a letter of provenance. Starting Bid $200’

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4140 Prince and Cat Glover 1988 Lovesexy-Era Original Vintage Photograph

4141 Prince and Cat Glover 1988 Lovesexy-Era Original Vintage Photograph

Original vintage glossy 8 x 6 silver gelatin photo of Prince and dancer Cat Glover together during the Lovesexy era.

Reverse bears a Frank Griffin/London Features International credit stamp, editorial notations, and “This paper manufactured by Kodak” watermarks. In fine condition. Griffin is an English photographer whose work has appeared in News of the World, Rolling Stone, People, National Enquirer, Paris Match, and other international publications. From the Globe Photo archives. Starting Bid $200

Original vintage glossy 8 x 6 silver gelatin photo of Prince and dancer Cat Glover going down stairs together during the Lovesexy era. Reverse bears a Frank Griffin/London Features International credit stamp and “This paper manufactured by Kodak” watermarks. In fine condition. Griffin is an English photographer whose work has appeared in News of the World, Rolling Stone, People, National Enquirer, Paris Match, and other international publications. From the Globe Photo archives. Starting Bid $200

4142 Prince Lovesexy 1988 Set of (4) Concert Tickets and Live VHS Set of four complete tickets to a Prince concert at the Met Center in Bloomington, Minnesota, on September 15, 1988, as part of the North American leg of the Lovesexy Tour, each 1.5 x 4.5, section 113, row 10, seats 3–6, with the “Seat 3” ticket annotated with the names “Karen, Lisa, Wendy, Susannah”; the latter three—Susannah Melvoin, Wendy Melvoin, and Lisa Coleman—were special guest performers at the Bloomington show, as well as at Virginia’s Hampton Coliseum on October 8, 1988, and at Philadelphia’s The Spectrum on October 18, 1988; Karen Krattinger was Prince’s personal assistant and the general manager of PRN Productions. Also includes a draft copy of Prince’s Lovesexy ‘88 Live VHS tape, consisting of footage recorded during a Prince concert at Westfalenhallen I in Dortmund, Germany, on September 9, 1988. The label on the side of tape is dated “9/14/88,” several months prior to the tape’s official release of April 19, 1989.

Includes original clamshell case. In overall fine condition. From the collection of Prince’s former assistant and accompanied by a letter of provenance. Starting Bid $200

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4143 Prince Group of (10) Lovesexy Photographs Appealing set of 10 glossy 8 x 10 photos of Prince performing onstage at the NEC Arena in Birmingham, England on August 5, 1988, as part of the globetrotting Lovesexy tour. The photos show Prince wearing a multi-buttoned suit with left arm sleeve reading “Minneapolis,” and depict the stylish artist either dancing or singing with his trademark flair and passion. In overall fine condition. Accompanied by a a “Crystal Ball” UK program, published in 1988. Starting Bid $200

4144 Prince Group of (3) Photographs Uncommon set of three photos of Prince from 1988 and 1989, including: a satin-finish 10 x 8 publicity photo of Prince by photographer Jeff Katz, which stylishly depicts the musician seated in darkness at Paisley Park in 1989; a glossy 10 x 8 photo of Prince inspecting photo proofs backstage at London’s Wembley Arena during the 1988 Lovesexy tour, originally taken by official tour photographer Frank Griffin; and a glossy 10 x 8 press photo of Prince seated onstage at London’s Wembley Arena during the 1988 Lovesexy tour, with reverse bearing London Features International and Frank Griffin credit stamps. Reverse of the latter two photos bear “This paper manufactured by Kodak” watermarks. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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4145 Prince Pair of (2) Lovesexy Aftershow Party Invitations Pair of two invitations for an after show party at the Café de Paris following a Lovesexy Tour concert at London’s Wembley Arena on July 25, 1988. The front of each invitation shows Prince wearing a blue-and-black suit and peering through a guitar below the text, “Prince, Lovesexy ’88,” and the inside features relevant party details. The two folded invitations, each measuring 4 x 8.25 closed, issued as “358” and “485,” are individually marked for “Gail Ann Dorsey (and) Guest” and “Nick Laird Clowes (and) Guest”; Nick Laird-Clowes is the vocalist for The Dream Academy, and Gail Ann Dorsey is the bassist for David Bowie. In overall fine condition. The venue for the after show party was later changed from the Café de Paris to London’s Camden Palace. The consignor notes that he personally obtained these from Alan Leeds, Prince’s longtime tour manager. Starting Bid $200

4146 Prince Original Vintage Lovesexy Aftershow Photograph and Invitation Excellent original vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Prince performing at an after show party at the Camden Palace following a Lovesexy Tour concert at London’s Wembley Arena on July 25, 1988. Reverse of the photo bears London Features International and Frank Griffin credit stamps and “This paper manufactured by Kodak” watermarks. Includes original unfolded invitation to the party, the front featuring Prince wearing a blue-and-black suit and peering through a guitar below the text, “Prince, Lovesexy ’88,” and the inside featuring relevant party details, measuring 8.25 x 8.25 open, issued as number “449.” In fine condition. The venue for the after show was changed from the Café de Paris to London’s Camden Palace. The consignor notes that he personally obtained these from Alan Leeds, Prince’s longtime tour manager. Starting Bid $200

4147 Prince and Cat Glover 1988 Lovesexy Tour Original Vintage Photograph Original vintage glossy 5 x 8 silver gelatin photo of Prince and Cat Glover on stage during the 1988 Lovesexy Tour. Reverse bears a Svenskt Pressfoto stamp and typed caption. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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Peyton Scott Russell Minneapolis-based graffiti artist Peyton Scott Russell first met Prince during the 1990s, and was given the opportunity to exhibit his work at Prince’s Glam Slam nightclub beginning in 1993. In 1996, Peyton was commissioned to help redecorate Paisley Park for Prince’s 1996 wedding to Mayte Garcia. Peyton’s impressive large-format prints were designed specifically to stand out on the walls of the Glam Slam club, and offer a fusion of Warholesque technique with a distinctly 90s aesthetic.

4148 ‘Grey is My Nationality’ Screenprint Diptych.

Art Made for Glam Slam Night Club Limited edition 44 x 59 screenprint diptych by Peyton Scott Russell, entitled ‘Grey is My Nationality,’ numbered 3/5, signed in the lower border in pencil by the artist, “Peyton,” and marked with a copyright date of 1995. The vivid work is a self-portrait of the artist, showing him in a black dot-matrix pattern against a greyand-white background. Each individual sheet of the two-piece diptych measures 44 x 29.5. In fine condition.

Peyton was one of the featured artists during the last few years of Glam Slam Night club where he created several works of art for display. This screen print limited edition of Peyton was made just for showing at Glam Slam, however this print edition was not approved for showing at the club by Prince. Starting Bid $200

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4149 Michael Jordan ‘Air Greatness’ Screenprint Diptych.

Art Made for Glam Slam Night Club Fantastic color limited edition 44 x 60 screenprint diptych by Peyton Scott Russell, entitled ‘Air Greatness,’ numbered 11/12, signed in the lower border in pencil by the artist, “Peyton,” and marked with a copyright date of 1994. The work portrays Michael Jordan close-up and in his Chicago Bulls jersey, with a field of golden ‘Jumpman’ logos across the bottom. Each individual sheet of the two-piece diptych measures 44 x 30. In fine condition.

Peyton was one of the featured artists during the last few years of Glam Slam Night club where he created several works of art for display. This screen print limited edition of Michael Jordan was made just for showing at Glam Slam, however this specific print edition numbered 11/12 did not hang in the club itself. The rest of the editions have not been shown since the closing of Glam Slam. Starting Bid $300

4150 Cindy Crawford ‘CC Beauty’ Screenprint Quadtych.

Art Made for Glam Slam Night Club Impressive color limited edition 45.5 x 58.25 screenprint quadtych by Peyton Scott Russell, entitled ‘CC Beauty,’ numbered 10/10, signed in the lower border in pencil by the artist, “Peyton,” and marked with a copyright date of 1992. The work depicts supermodel Cindy Crawford in green against a multicolored background of red, purple, blue, and yellow. The lower individual sheets of the four-piece quadtych measure 22.75 x 29.5; the upper sheets measure 22.75 x 28.75. In fine condition, with light soiling to borders.

Peyton was one of the featured artists during the last few years of Glam Slam Night club where he created several works of art for display. This screen print limited edition of Cindy Crawford was made just for showing at Glam Slam, however this specific print edition numbered 10/10 did not hang in the club itself. The rest of the editions have not been shown since the closing of Glam Slam. Starting Bid $300

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4151 Jimi Hendrix ‘Experience This’ Screenprint Diptych.

Art Made for Glam Slam Night Club Stunning color limited edition 44 x 60 screenprint diptych by Peyton Scott Russell, entitled ‘Experience This,’ numbered 7/7, signed in the lower border in pencil by the artist, “Peyton,” and marked with a copyright date of 1993. The vibrant image portrays Jimi Hendrix in the center, overlaid with hearts and peace symbols, with border imagery including butterflies, sharks, masks, and an elephant. Each individual sheet of the two-piece diptych measures 44 x 30. In fine condition.

Peyton was one of the featured artists during the last few years of Glam Slam Night club where he created several works of art for display. This screen print limited edition of Jimi Hendrix was made just for showing at Glam Slam, however this specific print edition numbered 7/7 did not hang in the club itself. The rest of the editions have not been shown since the closing of Glam Slam. Starting Bid $500

Stunning azure Warner-Pioneer Batman soundtrack award 4152 Prince Batman Gold Sales Award Handsome Warner-Pioneer Corporation gold album sales award, measuring 7 x 5 x 1.5, constructed of fine blue azure glass with a “GA” medallion in the center and a plaque reading, “Gold Album, Batman, Prince, Warner-Pioneer Corporation.” The reverse is etched, “1989.10.15, Kazuo Mochizuki, President, JPRA.” In fine condition. From the collection of Prince’s assistant Therese Stoulil. Prince recorded the soundtrack for the 1989 Batman film, and the album remained at number one on the Billboard charts for six consecutive weeks.

A stunning piece representing the remarkable success of this album. Starting Bid $300

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Handwritten note and award for the Graffiti Bridge hit single—“Round ‘n’ Round” 4153 Prince Handwritten Note and Gold Sales Award Two items: an ANS in pencil by Prince, signed “P,” one page, 8.5 x 11, no date but circa 1989–1990, in full: “Therese: Please send 2 Tevin with a copy of lyrics taken from the 24-track, see track 16 lead voice. Thanx, P. P.S. Mark Tape - Round ‘n’ Round - rough demo 4 Tevin”; and an official ‘R’ hologram-style RIAA gold record sales award presented “to Therese Stoulil to commemorate the sale of more than 500,000 copies of the Paisley Park Records 12˝ Single ‘Round and Round.’” The award is framed with its plate and disc to an overall size of 17 x 21, and retains its original backing with an affixed Fitzgerald Hartley Marketing label. In overall fine condition. From the collection of Prince’s assistant Therese Stoulil and accompanied by a letter of provenance. ‘Round And Round’ was the second single to be released from Prince’s twelfth album, Graffiti Bridge, and was credited to Tevin Campbell, who provided the lead vocals to Prince’s backing track. The tune peaked at number twelve on the Billboard Hot 100. A fantastic pairing of items—a Prince autograph pertaining to the production of ‘Round And Round,’ and an award commemorating its success. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $300

4154 PRN Productions Receipt Book PRN Productions petty cash receipt book, 8.5 x 2.75, containing 24 carbon copy receipts dated from March 24, 1989, through February 10, 1992. Two of the receipts bear carbon copies of Prince’s signature, and the others are by his assistants and employees. Among the more interesting memos noted are: “$80 (Prince), $100 (Candy),” “2 Tix—Charles Huntsberry Benefit Concert,” “Cab fare 4 Ingrid, Time Magazine Interview,” “Computer Reprogramming,” “Studio B, George Clinton Session,” “8mm Camera Rental,” and “Cab fare 2 Paisley Park.” In very good to fine condition, with expected wear from use. From the collection of Prince’s assistant Therese Stoulil and accompanied by a letter of provenance. Starting Bid $200

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Graffiti Bridge, Diamonds & Pearls, The Gold Experience, Emancipation 1990s & Beyond

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Prince’s hand-edited second draft of Graffiti Bridge 4155 Prince Graffiti Bridge Script with Handwritten Notes Original hand-edited second draft script for the 1990 film Graffiti Bridge, 35 pages, 8.5 x 11, no date but circa early October 1987. The script features numerous handwritten notations and emendations made by Prince in black ballpoint, with pages 1, 13, 14, and 29 representing the most heavily annotated (26 script pages feature Prince’s handwriting). On the first page, Prince adds the opening: “EXT.—‘The Meeting Ground’—consisting of junk, trash, garbage and a fire. A sign hangs above the ground. It says: [‘Welcome home, Ruthie Washington’].” Prince adds notes signaling the entrance or mood of music to several scenes, including: “(Camille appears guitar in hand, deep in thought.) (Music cue. A blue wash engulfs the stage) (New music cue song slows in tempo, key change)” on page 1; “the melody is slow & melancholy” on page 11, referring to a scene in which Camille plays the piano; and “(slow grindin’ number) on page 16, which leads into a rendition of the song ‘Crucial,’ which never made the final version of the film; coincidentally, Prince wrote ‘Crucial’ back in 1986 with the intent of using it for his abandoned film project The Dawn. In fine condition. From the collection of Prince’s former assistant and accompanied by a letter of provenance.

In mid-September of 1987, Prince finished his first script for a musical film project entitled Graffiti Bridge, which featured himself in the lead role as Camille, and costarred Madonna as his former flame, Ruthie Washington. In keeping with his vision of “a musical fantasy shot on theatrical sets,” Prince planned to cast several of his own band members in the film, with these notes mentioning several of their character names—Atlanta Bliss as Joshua, Eric Leeds as Sax, Cat Glover as Vienna, Greg Brooks as Gruff, and Wally Safford as Puff. In mid-October, a brief three-day script conference with Madonna proved disastrous, with the singer-actress publicly ridiculing the script and dismissing any potential collaboration. As a result, the original Graffiti Bridge script was abandoned and the project placed on hiatus until 1989. Graffiti Bridge continued to have script problems and underwent several revisions before a screenplay was finalized on February 7, 1990; the script alterations effectively made the film a quasi-sequel to Purple Rain. Although the film earned negative reviews and poor box-office totals, the Graffiti Bridge soundtrack was regarded highly and reached gold sales figures in both the UK and America. Starting Bid $500

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4156 Prince Graffiti Bridge Gold Sales Award Official ‘R’ hologram-style RIAA gold record sales award presented “to Helen Hiatt to commemorate the sale of more than 500,000 copies of the Paisley Park Records album, cassette and C.D. ‘Graffiti Bridge.’” Framed with its plate, CD, cassette, disc, and a small image of the album cover to an overall size of 17 x 21. Award retains a repaired split backing with a Fitzgerald Hartley Marketing label, lacking the sawtooth hanger. In very good to fine condition, with a few chips and scuffs to frame, crudely repaired split backing, and rippling to the label on the disc. From the collection of costume designer Helen Hiatt.

Starting Bid $200

4157 Prince Set of (4) Symbol Charms Made For Him Four small golden metal Prince symbol charms custom-made for him and used in the on-set wardrobe supply during Graffiti Bridge movie and Nude Tour, each measuring approximately 1.5 x .5. Prince is seen wearing this type of charm on the zipper pulls of his leather jacket in promo materials; whether or not he wore any of these particular examples is uncertain. In overall fine condition. From the collection of costume designer Helen Hiatt and accompanied by a letter of provenance. Starting Bid $200

Graffiti Bridge Premiere Programs— one used by Prince 4158 Prince Graffiti Bridge Programs Four identical programs from the Los Angeles premiere of the 1990 film Graffiti Bridge, 9 x 12, two pages, one of which was Prince’s and given to his assistant as they left the theater. In overall fine condition. From the collection of Prince’s assistant Therese Stoulil and accompanied by a letter of provenance. Starting Bid $200

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Worn on stage during 1990’s Nude Tour

4159 Prince’s Stage-Worn Forearm Fringe Cuffs Prince’s pair of black forearm cuffs worn on stage during the 1990 Nude Tour, each measuring 16˝ long, constructed of spandex arms with long black thread as fringe. In fine condition. From the collection of Prince’s assistant Therese Stoulil and accompanied by a letter of provenance. The Nude Tour was a greatest-hits concert tour through Europe and Japan that ran from June to September 1990. Starting Bid $200

4160 Prince Graffiti Bridge Final Revision Script Brad-bound Warner Bros. Pictures fourth draft shooting script for the 1990 film Graffiti Bridge, 66 pages, 8.5 x 11, February 1, 1990. Script retains its original purple covers, and features supplementary pages denoting production staff, public relations, and contacts. The final sixteen pages consist of lyrics for the soundtrack songs, which includes: ‘Can’t Stop This Feeling I Got,’ ‘Melody Cool,’ ‘New Power Generation,’ and ‘Release It.’ In fine condition. Consignor notes that the script originates from the personal collection of Joel King, camera operator ‘A’ for the film, who is listed in the closing production crew list. Accompanied by a copy of the Henderson Independent newspaper from April 19, 2017, which shows King and one of his copies of the script. Starting Bid $200

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4161 Prince 1990 Nude Tour Original Vintage Photograph

4162 Prince 1990 Nude Tour Original Vintage Photograph

Original vintage glossy 6 x 8 silver gelatin photo showing Prince playing his Auerswald ‘Model C’ electric guitar during a show in Rotterdam at the start of his 1990 Nude Tour. Reverse bears a London Features International credit stamp, a typed caption, and “This paper manufactured by Kodak” watermarks. In fine condition. From the Globe Photo archives.

Starting Bid $200

Original vintage glossy 6 x 8 silver gelatin photo of Prince wearing a black-andwhite top with his leopardprint guitar strap slung over his shoulder during the 1990 Nude Tour. Reverse bears a London Features International stamp, a typed Geoff Swaine credit, and “This paper manufactured by Kodak” watermarks. In fine condition. From the Globe Photo archives. Starting Bid $200

4163 Prince 1990 Nude Tour Original Vintage Photograph Original vintage glossy 6 x 8 silver gelatin photo of Prince wearing a black-and-white suit and ‘love symbol’ necklace during the 1990 Nude Tour. Reverse bears a London Features International stamp, a typed Geoff Swaine credit, and “This paper manufactured by Kodak” watermarks. In fine condition. From the Globe Photo archives. Starting Bid $200

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4165 Prince U-Matic Tape of 1990 Nude Tour Footage

4164 Prince Group of (3) 1990 Nude Tour Passes Group of three items relating to Prince’s 1990 Nude Tour: a laminated off-white “VIP” backstage pass, 2.5 x 3.75, which depicts Prince wearing red leather and holding a blue guitar, featuring the original red cord lanyard; and two unused 3.25 x 4.75 “Working Crew” backstage sticker passes, both issued for a “Stagehand,” one with orange text and the other with purple text and stamp-dated July 9, 1990, which corresponds to a show at the Alsterdorfer Sporthalle in Hamburg, Germany. In overall fine condition, with expected wear from use. Starting Bid $200

A U-matic master tape of footage shot early in Prince’s Nude Tour at the Stadion Feijenoord in Rotterdam, Netherlands, on June 3, 1990, in its original case, erroneously marked with the nation’s largest city on the label, “Amsterdam 3.6.90 Prince.” The consignor notes that this was obtained directly from a Dutch TV source; the footage is unverified due to the old format. It is unclear whether this footage was shot on the opening night (June 2nd) and broadcast on June 3rd, or shot on the 3rd and broadcast later. Includes an original program from the 1990 Nude Tour. In fine condition. Accompanied by a Sheila E. ‘Live Romance 1600’ VHS tape in its original case, which features a surprise performance from Prince at the encore; also includes an original cloth after show pass from Sheila E.’s 1986 tour. Starting Bid $200

4166 Prince Graffiti Bridge Artist’s Proof Print Signed by Steve Parke and World Premiere Invitation Two items: a large-format panoramic color 26 x 15 artist’s proof lithograph entitled ‘Graffiti Bridge’

by Steve Parke, featuring a gold foil symbol on Prince’s collar, signed in the lower right in black ink by Parke; and a color 4 x 9 invitation card for the world premiere screening of Graffiti Bridge, held at the Cineplex Odeon Ziegfeld Theatre in New York on November 1, 1990, in its original Paisley Park Records envelope. In overall fine condition, with the lithograph tightly rolled. Suitable for framing. Between 1988 and 2001, Steve Parke served as Prince’s in-house art director, helping to create video and stage sets, t-shirt designs, and album artwork, including designs for Graffiti Bridge. Starting Bid $200

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Amazing purple high-heeled boots worn by Prince 4167 Prince’s Personally-Owned and Stage-Worn Purple Boots Prince’s personally-owned and -worn purple custom-made high-heeled shoes, featuring a black leather interior and purple satin exterior. The zippers on the sides are decorated with large silver ‘love symbol’ charms. The black insoles are stamped “The City Cobbler, Handmade Shoes,” and the rubber soles are marked “Universal Sole, Phillips, Mens.” These boots were clearly extensively worn by the iconic musician—in addition to having been re-soled, they have reinforcement brackets attached between the sole and heel. In very good to fine condition, with general wear including stains, scuffs, and small tears to fabric, all evidence of considerable use. Prince can be seen wearing this exact type of purple boot in numerous photographs from the 1990s. Includes a letter of authenticity from Jeff Gold, the owner of Recordmecca and a former executive vice president/general manager of Warner Bros. Records, who worked closely with Prince during the 1990s, and art directed numerous album covers for him, including ‘Diamonds & Pearls,’ ’Love Symbol,’ and ‘The Hits/The B-Sides.’ He writes, in part: “This letter is to authenticate a pair of custom made purple fabric high heel shoes owned and worn onstage and during photo shoots by Prince. Numerous photographs show Prince wearing identical shoes on stage, and these shoes exhibit wear consistent with Prince’s exuberant stage performances…These shoes were acquired via a former Paisley Park employee.” In addition to giving the diminutive performer extra height while on stage, these highly stylish boots are in keeping with Prince’s trademark flair and fashion—made incredibly desirable by their purple hue and iconic ‘symbol’ charms, this the ultimate pair of stage-worn boots from the legendary performing artist. Starting Bid $5,000

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4169 Prince Handwritten Heart Note Handwritten note in pencil by Prince, unsigned, one pink heartshaped page, 7.5 x 6.5, in full: “Therese please 2 copies each then give 2 Karen if she needs press.” In fine condition, with a light central vertical fold. From the collection of Prince’s assistant Therese Stoulil, who notes: “Prince had just reviewed contact sheets from a recent photo shoot where he selected which shots were approved.” Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Stoulil. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200

4170 Prince Handwritten Note and VHS Copies of Blue Light and Dolphin Handwritten note in pencil by Prince, unsigned, one pink heart-shaped page, 7.5 x 6.5, in full: “Please store these.” Plus VHS tapes marked “Dolphin (TRT: 5:06)” and “Blue Light (TRT 4:39).” In fine condition.

From the collection of Prince’s assistant Therese Stoulil and accompanied by a letter of provenance.

Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200

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‘Symbol’ wristwatch worn by Prince himself

4171 Prince’s PersonallyWorn ‘Symbol’ Watch Prince’s personally-worn watch from the early 1990s, featuring [his famous symbol] in black on a white face, with two thin chains on opposite sides of the bezel. The caseback is marked “Made in Hong Kong, Japan Movt.” The metal watchband, which resembles a bike chain, measures an overall 7.75˝ long, and the clasp is marked, “Motor, Hard Rider.” In fine condition. From the collection of Prince’s assistant Therese Stoulil and accompanied by a letter of provenance. Stoulil notes: “Prince was never one to care what time it was, but he did wear this watch for the better part of a week as he wanted to assess it before it became available at the NPG Store.” A unique piece of personally-worn Prince merchandise. Starting Bid $300

Prince’s ‘Diamonds and Pearls’ cufflinks 4172 Prince’s Personally-Worn ‘Diamonds and Pearls’ Cufflinks A handsome pair of Prince’s personally-worn custom-made metal ‘Diamonds and Pearls’ cufflinks, as worn by him on stage and in the ‘Diamonds and Pearls’ music video. The “Diamonds” cufflink measures 2.5˝ long, and the “Pearls” cufflink measures 1.75˝ long. In fine condition. From the collection of Prince’s assistant Therese Stoulil and accompanied by a letter of provenance. ‘Diamonds and Pearls,’ the title track of Prince’s 1991 studio album, was released as a single on November 25, 1991, and rocketed up the charts to peak at number three on the Billboard 200. He is seen wearing this type of cufflink in the classic ‘Diamonds and Pearls’ music video, and he also wore this style in concert and in at least one wellcirculated publicity shot. An extraordinary pairing of wardrobe items connected to one of Prince’s beloved hits. Starting Bid $200

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Used on stage in Europe in the summer of ‘93

4173 Prince’s Stage-Used Black ‘Symbol’ Tambourine Black plastic single-row tambourine with a golden Prince symbol on the head, 10.25˝ in diameter, used on stage by Prince during the 1993 Act II Tour of Europe. In fine condition. From the collection of Prince’s assistant Therese Stoulil and accompanied by a letter of provenance. Prince’s Act II Tour brought him throughout Europe between the end of July and beginning of September 1993, with stops in the United Kingdom, Sweden, Norway, the Netherlands, Spain, Portugal, Austria, Germany, Switzerland, France, and Belgium. This is the first stage-used tambourine from this tour which we have offered. Starting Bid $300

Used by Prince during Paisley Park rehearsals for his Act II Tour 4174 Prince’s Rehearsal-Used Yellow ‘Tamboracca’ Fantastic ‘tamboracca’ used by Prince during rehearsals at Paisley Park for the 1993 Act II Tour, measuring about 11˝ across, featuring a yellow hexagon shape inset with a variation of his iconic purple love symbol. These unusual instruments—essentially maracas in a tambourine form—were originally commissioned by Prince in 1992 and immediately achieved popularity with his fans around the globe. In fine condition. From the collection of Prince’s assistant Therese Stoulil and accompanied by a letter of provenance. In 1993, Prince embarked upon his Act I and II Tours with The New Generation to promote the Love Symbol Album. After the Act I leg of the tour in the United States (March 8–April 17), Prince took a two-month hiatus before heading to Europe for Act II (July 26–September 7). A superb and extremely desirable rehearsal-used instrument. Starting Bid $300

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4176 Prince ‘Jack the Rapper’ T-Shirt 4175 Prince Original Unpublished Oversized Photograph by Randee St. Nicholas Beautiful original unpublished matte-finish 14 x 11 silver gelatin photo of Prince taken by Randee St. Nicholas in 1993, showing the artist surrounded by scantily clad women. Reverse bears a few editorial notations. In fine condition, with a bit of light scuffing and creasing, and a tiny tear to the blank lower border. Starting Bid $300

Black t-shirt from a music industry party at the Jack the Rapper ‘Family Affair’ convention on August 23, 1991, “one size fits all,” featuring a blue Prince symbol on the front with yellow text, “Prince & The New Power Generation,” and a similar design on the back, reading, “I Gott Off at Jack the Rapper, August 23, 1991.” In fine condition. From the collection of Prince’s assistant Therese Stoulil and accompanied by a letter of provenance. Stoulil notes that only a few hundred of these t-shirts were produced for the event. Prince and The New Power Generation performed an invitation-only private show at the convention on August 23, 1991. Starting Bid $200

4177 Prince and The New Power Generation ‘Gett Off’ Limited Edition Album Sought-after limited edition (white cover) 12˝ promo single of ‘Gett Off (Approx: Damn Near 10 Min.)’ by Prince and The New Power Generation, in its original shrinkwrap which has been slit along the edge.

In fine condition. From the collection of Prince’s assistant Therese Stoulil, who notes that this was from Prince’s ‘stash.’ Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Stoulil. Prince had 1500 copies of this record pressed to give away in honor of his 33rd birthday, and it is the only time the unique version of ‘Gett Off’ was released. Starting Bid $200

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From the walls of his Paisley Park office 4178 Prince’s Personally-Owned Spin Magazine Cover Prince’s personally-owned cover from the September 1991 issue of Spin magazine, 9.75 x 11, double-matted and framed to an overall size of 16 x 17.25. In fine condition. From the collection of Prince’s assistant Therese Stoulil and accompanied by a letter of provenance.

Stoulil notes that this was “gifted to Prince by a fan. He liked it and it hung in the kitchen of his office at Paisley Park.” Starting Bid $200

4179 Prince Pair of 1991 Comic Books Two desirable versions of the 1991 comic book published by DC Comics (Piranha Music) in association with Paisley Park, entitled Prince: Alter Ego, including: the first printing, 6.75 x 10.25, 36 pages; and the UK large print version, 7.5 x 11.75, 36 pages. The comic book was published in advance of Prince’s 1991 release Diamonds and Pearls. The story, written by Dwayne McDuffie and drawn by Denys Cowan and Kent Williams, tells the story of Prince’s battle against a destructive musical foe. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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4182 Prince Original Vintage Photograph

4180 Prince’s Personal Copy of ‘The Ryde Dyvine’ Prince’s personal copy of the ‘The Ryde Dyvine’ on VHS, a multi-act performance which aired on ABC on December 19, 1992. Typed labels on the top and side read: “ABC In Concert Series Presents: ‘The Ryde Dyvine,’ TRT 60:00.” The Ryde Dyvine featured Prince and The NPG, Carmen Electra, Mavis Staples, and George Clinton. In fine condition. From the collection of Prince’s assistant Therese Stoulil and accompanied by a letter of provenance. Starting Bid $200

Original vintage glossy 6 x 8 silver gelatin photo of Prince singing while wearing a thick turtleneck sweater.

Reverse bears a George de Sota/London Features International credit stamp. In fine condition. From the Globe Photo archives.

Starting Bid $200

4183 Prince Group of (2) Tour Passes and Diamonds and Pearls Test Print Hologram

4181 Prince’s Personally-Owned Limited Edition Love Symbol CD and Custom-Made Notebook Two of Prince’s personally-owned Love Symbol ( ) items: a sealed copy of the special limited edition Love Symbol CD by Prince and The New Power Generation, released in 1992; and a custom-made matching writing notebook with an unusual slanted design, containing multicolored plain blank pages. In overall fine condition. From the collection of Prince’s assistant Therese Stoulil and accompanied by a letter of provenance.

Stoulil notes: “At Prince’s request we created custom made writing notebooks to match the CD. These were his personal copies of both items.” Starting Bid $200

Tw o l a m i n a t e d passes for Prince and the New Power Generation concerts from 1992, each 2.5 x 4.25, including: a “VIP” pass for the 1992 Diamonds & Pearls Tour; and an “Access All Areas” pass that shows a woman’s face and reads, “Watch it, Fred!” Also includes an 8.5 x 7.5 test print hologram intended to be used as the artwork for the UK vinyl release of Diamonds and Pearls in 1991; when Warner Bros. opted to use a blue-hued image instead, they sent out the holograms from the first test print run to executives and as promotional items. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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4184 Prince’s Personal Samples of New Power Generation Merchandise Prince’s personal samples of merchandise to be sold at the NPG store, including: two “Purple Rain Coats” condoms; a Prince & The NPG ‘symbol’ pin; a square color Prince photo pin; three different postcards; and a New Power Generation store paper bag. In overall fine condition.

From the collection of Prince’s assistant Therese Stoulil and accompanied by a letter of provenance. Stoulil notes that Prince approved all samples and mock-ups of merchandise to be sold at the NPG store. Starting Bid $200

4186 Prince Billboard Sweatshirt

4185 Kate Bush Handwritten Note to Prince’s Assistant Two items sent by British singer-songwriter Kate Bush to Prince’s assistant: an ANS signed “Kate,” one page, 8.25 x 11.5, personal letterhead, in full: “Dear Therese, Can you please give this card + gift to Prince for Christmas. Thanks for all your help”; and a circa 1993 custom-made Christmas card featuring artwork from her album The Red Shoes, containing a mini CD of Bush’s ‘Home for Christmas,’ 5.75 x 8.25, signed and inscribed inside in blue ballpoint, “To dear Therese, with love, Kate.” In overall very good to fine condition, with light creasing to the letter. From the collection of Prince’s assistant Therese Stoulil and accompanied by a letter of provenance.

Prince and Kate Bush shared a wonderful friendship over the years, and Prince thanked her in the liner notes of his 1991 album Diamonds and Pearls. They collaborated on two songs: ‘Why Should I Love You?’ from Bush’s 1993 album The Red Shoes, and ‘My Computer’ from Prince’s 1996 album Emancipation. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200

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Gray Fruit of the Loom sweatshirt for the 1993 Joffrey Ballet production of Billboards, size XL, featuring “Billboards” three time across the front, and an image of Prince on the back. In fine condition, with areas of age toning. From the collection of Prince’s assistant Therese Stoulil and accompanied by a letter of provenance. Billboards is a fouract ballet created by the Joffrey Ballet featuring the works of Prince, and it premiered on January 27, 1993. Although no new music was used, Prince contributed a special extended ten-minute orchestrated version of ‘Thunder’ from the Diamonds and Pearls album. Starting Bid $200

4187 Prince 1993 Bill Graham Poster Proof Original color 14 x 20 cardstock proof for the poster advertising Prince and The New Power Generation at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco on April 10–11,1993, featuring artwork by Arlene Owseichik and Jeff Lockhart that shows Prince’s eye peering through the top of his iconic symbol. In fine condition, with a diagonal crease to the lower left. Starting Bid $200

4188 Prince Group of (3) Unpublished 1993 Paisley Park KMOJ Benefit Show Photographs and (1) Slide Set of three original color glossy photos, 5 x 7.25 and 7.25 x 5, depicting Prince performing at a benefit show for local radio station KMOJ at Paisley Park studios on July 12, 1993. Each photo shows Prince wearing a flashy striped suit with open chest in front of the microphone; two photos depict Prince playing his gorgeous deep blue Cloud guitar, and another shows Prince standing with a hand to his ear and a horn section playing in the background. Reverse of each photo bears Dana Press/Georg Lukas and Pica Pressfoto credit labels. The photos were originally taken by Stefan De Batselier. Also includes a rare color 2 x 2 London Features transparency slide of Prince from the show, showing him in a full-length pose with golden striped suit and holding his purple Cloud guitar, with caption text attributing the photo to Stefan De Batselier. In overall very fine condition. The consignor notes that while the transparency slide image was published in a 1996 Japanese magazine, the other photos have not been published in print media. Starting Bid $200

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4189 Prince Group of (5) 1993 Wembley Passes Grouping of five “Working Personnel” passes for a Prince and the New Power Generation concert at London’s Wembley Stadium on July 31, 1993, as part of the Act II European Tour, which includes: a pair of 3 x 4.25 laminated passes, issued as passes “23” and “194”; an unused blue 3.25 x 3.25 sticker pass; and a pair of laminated passes, 3 x 4.25 and 2.5 x 3.75, bearing affixed sticker passes, with the blue pass marked “Crew Boss,” and the purple pass marked “Hand.” In overall fine condition, with light wear from use. Starting Bid $200

4190 Prince Group of NPG Ephemera

4191 Prince 1993 Original Color Photograph, Pass, and ‘The Dawn’ Ephemera

Collection of New Power Generation ephemera, including: a 1990 “Be a part of the New Power Generation!” catalogue; a catalogue of NPG merchandise issued for the fall/winter of 1993; an NPG retail flyer; an NPG postcard; an NPG business card; an advertising leaflet for a Prince fanzine; a voided invitation for a Prince birthday party at the London NPG store on the June 7, 1995; and a 1995 NPG merchandise catalog, which folds out into a Prince poster, complete with its original mailing envelope. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Four items: an original color glossy 6 x 8.5 press photo of Prince leaving the BBC Broadcasting House in London on September 7, 1993, after an exclusive show for 250 fans broadcast on the nation’s biggest radio station, Radio One, bearing a Pica Pressfoto label and typed caption on the reverse; a rare “VIP” Coca-Cola laminated pass for this show; a cream “The Dawn” Prince and The N.P.G. ticket advertisement for September 7, 1993; and a pink “Welcome to The Dawn” N.P.G. fan club card. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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“Music is made out of necessity. It’s a fact a life. Just like breathing”—Prince replies to a Rolling Stone critic—”It is important however 2 allow Camille his ‘voice’” 4192 Prince Autograph Letter Signed to Tom Moon ALS in pencil, signed “Love & peace—Prince,” one page both sides, 8 x 10.5, September 1994. Prince’s response to Tom Moon’s critical review of his album Come, which had been published in Rolling Stone on September 8, 1994. In full: “There is joy in repetition if one looks 4 joy. There can also be tension & discord. It’s all up 2 the beholder.

Every note—be it voice or instrument, every sound—be it human or inhuman is produced according 2 the way the producer feels. Many things contribute 2 that feeling. The climate, the time of day, the day itself. Dance music seems 2 find it’s way into the studio during the weekend. The moon, the stars, everything plays a part. And there are no accidents. Tears are more believable when u can’t hold them back. Here—music is made out of necessity. It’s a fact a life. Just like breathing. The voice inside tells u when there is a song 2 be born. All children are born beautiful. How they are perceived by others may be another matter indeed. Much like an unborn child—A song is never conceived whole. That would be like taking dictation. Pleasure comes from not knowing what your baby’s character will be like. Pleasure comes from the nurturing process. Whatever we are… whatever we make.

On the days when Camille records, children are born without conscience or inhibition. It is important however 2 allow Camille his ‘voice.’ He hasn’t been around lately. Positivity & negativity are always very close. The seeds we sow are the flowers that grow. Things are coming 2 a head. And not just 4 this generation. Believe that after it does there will be peace 4 a long time.

Maybe not 4 everyone but 4 most. Hopefully more than not.” In fine condition, with a crease to the upper left corner and a light stain to the upper right. From the collection of Prince’s assistant Therese Stoulil and accompanied by a letter of provenance.

In commenting or analyzing his own work, Prince invariably adopted his Camille mask, preferring to speak about his work in the third-person. A Philadelphia-based music writer and critic, Tom Moon had been an outspoken fan and supporter of Prince’s career, so his negative 1994 review probably came as a surprise. One can read Prince’s response as overtly defensive, but Prince always felt that the basic concept of music criticism was faulty—that music, be it his or Camille’s, was too personal for others to judge beyond whether one personally enjoyed it or not. So, one can just as easily read his letter to Moon as an explanation of his feelings towards the writing of musicologists rather than a defense of his own work. It also lends enormous insight into his creative process in the studio, and reveals some of his innermost thoughts on the conception of an album. A truly significant, remarkable piece. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $1000

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Shooting notes for the hard-to-find film The Beautiful Experience 4193 Prince Handwritten Shot List and Personal VHS Copy of ‘The Beautiful Experience’ Handwritten shot list for The Beautiful Experience by Prince, unsigned, three notebook pages, 8 x 10.5, no date but circa 1994. Headed “Shot List—(as compiled by the editors),” Prince describes 17 different shots from the film. The list reads, in part: “1. The room—various pieces in and about the room 2 establish Nona’s character. 2. Insert of main ad—could u be the most beautiful girl (shoot various sizes and also show page just flipping 2 the ad). 3. The telephone (all the different angles & sizes). Vanessa should have a phone number that Nona keeps calling thruout the night. Shoot some starting on phone then panning up 2 Nona’s face 4 various reactions…4.

Nona dancing or reacting 2 every song. (We can never have enough footage. Please shoot different size shots and body parts etc.) Also shoot some more interesting angles—(on the floor looking up, hand-held stuff spinning around her head). 5.

Nona (close-up sitting down on the couch nervously watching the television whilst Days of Wild is rolling. She feels her neck and wrist 4 her own pulse 2 make sure she hasn’t died and gone 2 computer heaven, she grabs a pad 2 write a note in case someone comes and finds her body…6. the note over Nona’s shoulder—’Why am I here why did I die? With no one 2 comfort me in this hour of need…7. Close-up Nona’s lips reading the note she’s written…8. Nona building up 2 tears in the poetry scene…9. When she runs from the chair with tears in eyes, ‘Come’ starts 2 hypnotize her. She tries not 2 listen.

She tries 2 escape the sound she hears by going under a table and covering her head…11. Nona answering the door—the delivery boy asks ‘hey, what tape is that playing’ (he can see the monitor over her shoulder) She pays him and rushes him out the door…12. The computer screen—(various angles, all with keyable blue playing on screen)…13. Nona partying with ‘The Jam’ and drinking lots of soda (non-descript can—no endorsements). 14. ‘Shhh’ starts…she puts her food down and gets into the song…15. The ‘letting go’ scene happens in the chair, while watching the segue after ‘Shhh.’ Shoot much coverage. This is the centerpiece scene. 16. Nona changing clothes staring into the mirror—(the transformation scene)…17.

Nona leaving the room. Shoot different ways…Pan off door

as it closes and end on the blue screen. (Then we can segue this scene anywhere). Also try one where we end on the most beautiful girl ad scene this is what got this whole thing started in the first place.” Also includes Prince’s personal VHS copy of The Beautiful Experience, labeled “8/4/94, Paisley Park, ‘The Beautiful Experience’ 69:31, W/ ‘Property Of’ Burn In.” In fine condition, with light stains to the first page. From the collection of Prince’s assistant Therese Stoulil and accompanied by a letter of provenance.

The Beautiful Experience is a 70-minute film that premiered on the British Sky One television channel in April 1994. The film mixes live footage from a Paisley Park concert on February 13, 1994, with video clips of several new songs including ‘Papa,’ ‘Come,’ ‘Race,’ ‘Pheromone,’ ‘Loose!,’ and a ten-minute version of ‘The Most Beautiful Girl In The World’—some of these tracks are referenced in Prince’s handwritten list. The movie also includes a number of conceptual vignettes starring Nona Gaye in a story arc that follows her transformation from an alienated woman with a negative self-image into a fully realized human being who is aware of her self-worth and beauty.

In addition to the fantastic handwritten list that showcases Prince’s abilities as a visual creator, the videotape is desirable in itself—The Beautiful Experience was never broadcast in the United States, and it is therefore extremely difficult to find. This VHS tape—Prince’s own copy—presents an ideal opportunity for an American viewer. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $500

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“Send Peter a cassette of Mad, Ripopgodezippa, Funky Design and Acknowledge Me (most recent mixes)” 4194 Prince Handwritten Note Handwritten note by Prince, unsigned, one page, 4 x 6, “From the desk of [Prince symbol]” letterhead, no date but circa 1993–1994. A note to his assistant, directing her to send samples of music recorded for the TV movie The Beautiful Experience to Peter Guber, the head of Sony Pictures. In full: “Therese: Send Peter a cassette of Mad, Ripopgodezippa, Funky Design and Acknowledge Me (most recent mixes) of all. Also tell him Loose (the Remix) is on it’s way. We are editing it now.” In very fine condition. From the collection of Prince’s assistant Therese Stoulil and accompanied by a letter of provenance. Prince’s business relationship with Peter Guber began with his work on the soundtrack for Batman, a film which Guber produced. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200

Art mockup and master CD for Exodus, the classic New Power Generation album 4195 The New Power Generation Exodus Full Package Mock-up Artwork with Paisley Park-Burned Test Disc Desirable NPG Records in-house full CD package mockup—made for Prince to review for final production—for the New Power Generation album Exodus.

Circa 1994, it consists of the printed artwork mockup in a CD jewel case and a Paisley Park Studios in-house mockup CD-R of the album’s final sequencing. The artwork features bold colorful images of the New Power Generation band members against large buildings and letters, and a funky outer space theme (much constructed from wardrobe and other illustrations by Debbie McGuan). The printed dual-sided multi-fold insert features additional artwork, several images of the band, and various liner notes; the CD-R itself is annotated in red ink, “NPG Exodus SEQ–mastered.” The track listing: 1. NPG Operator Intro, 2.

Get Wild, 3. Segue, 4. DJ Gets Jumped, 5. New Power Soul, 6. DJ Seduces Sonny, 7. Segue, 8. Count the Days, 9. The Good Life, 10. Cherry, Cherry, 11. Segue, 12. Return of the Bump Squad, 13. Mashed Potato Girl Intro, 14. Segue, 15. Big Fun, 16.

New Power Day, 17. Segue, 18. Hallucination Rain, 19. NPG Bum Rush the Ship, 20. The Exodus Has Begun, and 21. Outro.

In fine condition. From the collection of artist/art director Michael Van Huffel and accompanied by a letter of provenance. The second album by the New Power Generation, Exodus is a fan favorite and was only released in Europe. It features Prince, using his pseudonym Tora Tora, as well as numerous comedy interludes between songs. Starting Bid $300

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4196 Prince Group of (7) Unpublished 1994 VH1 Launch Photos Rare collection of seven unpublished color satin-finish photos, 4 x 5.75 and 5.75 x 4, each depicting Prince during his performance at the relaunch of the VH1 Music Channel at the Roundhouse in London on September 30, 1994; the images show Prince wearing a white loose tasseled smock top bearing the words, “The Exodus Has Begun,” and matching trousers and shoes, an oversized golden chain, and holding an elaborate gold and Perspex cane. In overall very fine condition. Accompanied by a sealed Prince ‘Letitgo’ single cassette, released shortly before Prince’s VH1 appearance. Starting Bid $200

4197 Prince Group of (8) Original Candid Photographs Collection of eight color 5.75 x 4 glossy photos of Prince posing with his first wife Mayte Garcia on a balcony, taken at the official opening of his NPG store in Camden Town, London on April 30, 1994, with a marquee below reading: “We are the New Power Generation.” In overall very fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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4198 Prince ‘Pope / Pink Cashmere’ and ‘Controversy / D.M.S.R.’ Promo Singles Two 12˝ promo singles, including: ‘Pope / Pink Cashmere’ (SAM 1311) in its original WEA sleeve, featuring rare unreleased remix versions of the tracks; and ‘Controversy / D.M.S.R.’ (SAM 1278), also in its original WEA sleeve. In overall fine condition.

Very few of the WEA ‘Pope / Pink Cashmere’ promos were pressed in the first place, and it was withdrawn and recalled by Warner Bros. shortly thereafter. It features exclusive remixes of each song which were not pressed on any other 12˝ single—the remix of ‘Pink Cashmere’ turns the song into a soft reggae version, while the extra beats of ‘Pope’ manipulate the ‘loop is a loop is a loop’ line. Starting Bid $200

4199 Prince Presents The Sacrifice of Victor Hardcover Book Rare book: Prince Presents The Sacrifice of Victor. First edition. Paisley Park Enterprises, 1994. Hardcover with dust jacket, 12.5 x 9.25, 103 pages. This highly sought-after volume presents a black-and-white pictorial journey of Prince during the 1993 Act II Tour, and features beautiful monochrome photographs taken by Terry Gydesen providing a rare and unique glimpse at life on the road with Prince. Book condition: VG+/VG-, with moderate scattered gouging to the front of the dust jacket, and some creasing and soiling to the back of the dust jacket. This hardcover version of the out-of-print book is extremely difficult to find. Starting Bid $200

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Insert for The Versace Experience cassette

4200 Prince The Versace Experience Cassette Artwork Insert Rare cardstock artwork insert for The Versace Experience (Prelude to Gold) cassette from circa 1995. The artwork consists of a tri-fold booklet with imagery of Prince’s symbol against a unique Aztec-inspired circular design and track listing of the album’s 15 songs, with rear tab reading “Special Thanks 2 Versace, Welcome 2 The Dawn” and “4 promotional use only–not 4 sale.”

The track listing: 1. Pussy Control (Club Mix-Edit), 2. Shhh (X-cerpt), 3. Get Wild In The House, 4. {Eye] Hate U (Remix), 5.

319 (X-cerpt), 6. Shy (X-cerpt), 7. Billy Jack Bitch, 8. Sonny T. (X-cerpt), 9. Rootie Kazootie (Edit), 10. Chatounette Controle, 11. Pussy Control (Control Tempo-Edit), 12. Kamasutra Overture # 5, 13. Free The Music, 14. Segue, and 15. Gold (X-cerpt).

In fine condition. From the collection of artist/art director Michael Van Huffel and accompanied by a letter of provenance. The Versace Experience (Prelude 2 Gold) was a promotional cassette of previously unreleased material by Prince, then identified by a symbol, that was presented to attendees of the Versace collection of Paris Fashion Week in early July 1995. Used as a promotional tool for Prince’s upcoming album, The Gold Experience, the cassette also contained tracks from other planned projects, including The New Power Generation’s second album Exodus, Madhouse’s third album 24 (which was never released), and The NPG Orchestra’s Kamasutra. Starting Bid $300

4201 Prince New Power Generation Pair of Sample Experience Cassettes Pair of NPG Records ‘Sampler Experience’ cassettes from 1995, one sealed and one unsealed, with track listings as follows: 1. N.P.G. Operator, 2. 1-800 NEW FUNK, 3. Get Wild, 4. DJ Gets Jumped, 5.

New Power Soul, 6. Sonny Turns The TV Off, 7. Count The Days, 8. N.P.G. Operator, 9. (Lemme See Your Body) Get Loose!, 10. N.P.G. Operator, 11. Asswhuppin’ in a Trunk, 12. Ethereal, 13. Parlor Games, 14. Somebody’s Somebody, 15. N.P.G. Operator, and 16. Kamasutra (Excerpt). In overall fine condition. From the collection of artist/art director Michael Van Huffel and accompanied by a letter of provenance. The ‘Sampler Experience’ cassette was used as a promotional tool for the New Power Generation’s second album Exodus, Madhouse’s third album 24 (which was never released), and The NPG Orchestra album Kamasutra. Starting Bid $200

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Worn on the night of his Paisley Park show for the Mayor of Minneapolis 4202 Prince’s Personally-Worn Mesh Shirt Prince’s personally-worn black mesh cropped shirt decorated with black tassels along the sleeves, worn on the same night of his private performance party for Minneapolis Mayor Sharon Sayles Belton on January 14, 1995. In fine condition. From the collection of Prince’s assistant Therese Stoulil and accompanied by a letter of provenance; she does not recall whether he wore this top during the actual performance, later on in the evening, or to an after party. Also accompanied by a letter from Mayor Belton to Stoulil dated January 18, 1995, in part: “I just wanted to thank you personally for all of the assistance you provided my staff and volunteers to make last Saturday evening a success.

I wanted to let you know that I have received many comments from people of the wonderful time they had at Paisley Park and that the staff was very courteous. I think this is a reflection upon you and your boss.” Belton served as mayor of Minneapolis from 1994 through 2001, and Prince played a few fundraising gigs to support her campaign. The set list for his January 14th show included ‘7,’ ‘Shhh,’ ‘Funky,’ ‘Race,’ ‘Super Hero,’ and ‘The Most Beautiful Girl In The World,’ among others. Starting Bid $300

4203 Prince The Gold Experience Limited Edition Promo Album The Gold Experience special limited edition 1995 promo album from the artist’s allotment, no. 1951, featuring two gold-colored translucent vinyl discs. In fine condition. From the collection of Prince’s assistant Therese Stoulil and accompanied by a letter of provenance. Starting Bid $200

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Prince’s own sealed promo copy of ‘P Control,’ from the VH1 Fashion Awards 4204 Prince’s Personally-Owned VH1 Cassette and Program Prince’s personally-owned promo cassette tape of the song ‘P Control’ given to guests at the VH1 Fashion & Music Awards on December 3, 1995, where he performed the song; and the official program for the event which was given to Prince. The rare tape is still sealed and has a label reading, “P Control, Promotional Copy Only, Not 4 Sale.” Side A features “P Control - House Mix” and side B features “P Control - Club Mix.” In fine condition. From the collection of Prince’s assistant Therese Stoulil, who notes that only a few hundred cassettes of this rare version of the song were pressed. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Stoulil. Starting Bid $200

Test pressing cassette of “The Versace Experience,” personally approved by Prince 4205 Prince ‘The Versace Experience (Prelude 2 Gold)’ Test Pressing Promo Cassette One-of-a-kind test pressing of the promotional cassette of previously unreleased material given to attendees of the Versace collection of Paris Fashion Week over the course of three consecutive days, beginning on July 8, 1995.

The cassette is labeled “Proof Cassette - Zomax Optical Media,” and is filled out by hand, “Customer: Paisley Park, Title: The Versace Experience.” This is the proof which was personally approved by Prince for production. The case has the insert reading, “The Versace Experience - Prelude 2 Gold.” In fine condition. From the collection of Prince’s assistant Therese Stoulil and accompanied by a letter of provenance. Stoulil notes: “The Versace Fashion show was in two days. I had just received this test pressing of the cassette. Prince was literally just leaving his house for the airport and stopped by Paisley Park to grab the tape. He called from the limo with his approval and the replicator ran the order overnight and the next day we put the finished cassettes on a direct flight to Paris to be picked up

by Versace’s representatives.”

The promotional copies of ‘The Versace Experience: Prelude 2 Gold’ given away during the Paris Fashion Week are extremely rare on their own, and are among the most sought-after and valuable cassette tapes ever produced. The tape was mostly used as a promotional tool for Prince’s upcoming album The Gold Experience, and featured tracks edited and remixed specifically for this promo—some of which were never released anywhere else. As the test pressing of this desirable cassette, which was personally approved by Prince, this is an absolutely remarkable item and almost certainly the rarest Prince cassette tape to ever appear on the market. Starting Bid $300

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4206 Prince 1995 The Ultimate Live Experience Tour Original Color Photograph Original color glossy 10.5 x 7 press photo of Prince playing his famous ‘symbol’ guitar at the SECC in Glasgow, Scotland, on March 13, 1995, during The Ultimate Live Experience Tour.

Reverse bears a typed Sipa Press caption in French and English, and “Kodak Professional” watermarks. In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

4207 Prince Group of (2) The Gold Experience Phone Cards and (3) Skin Transfers Group of uncommon items from the collection of artist/art director Michael Van Huffel: a set of three “[Eye] Hate U” skin transfer temporary tattoos, each 3 x 1.75, featuring the logo art for the first single to be released from Prince’s The Gold Experience album; and a pair of limited edition The Gold Experience promotional international prepaid phone cards, both 2 x 3.25, numbered 52 and 362 of 500, issued by Paisley Park Enterprises and Provident Worldwide Communications. In overall fine condition. From the collection of artist/art director Michael Van Huffel and accompanied by a letter of provenance. Starting Bid $200

4208 Prince Collection of New Power Generation Cassettes and CDs Collection of NPG cassettes and CDs from the collection of artist/art director Michael Van Huffel: four copies of 1995’s Exodus by New Power Generation, including three cassette tapes with original cases and inserts, and one CD with original jewel case and insert; a still-sealed cassette single for ‘The Good Life’ / ‘Get Wild–Money Maker Remix’; a promotional cassette for The Good Life/Exodus Sampler Experience, given out at Paisley Park in 1996; a still-sealed maxisingle CD for The Good Life, with tracks, ‘The Good Life (Album Version),’ ‘The Good Life (Bullets Go Bang Mix),’ ‘The Good Life (Big City Remix),’ ‘Get Wild (In the House Remix),’ and ‘Get Wild (Club Remix)’; and two European CD singles for ‘Get Wild,’ which also features the tracks ‘Beautiful Girl’ and ‘Hallucination Rain.’ In overall fine condition. From the collection of artist/art director Michael Van Huffel and accompanied by a letter of provenance. Starting Bid $200

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“Make sure there is lots of NPG retail product 2 sell at Japan Shows” 4209 Prince Handwritten Japan Note Handwritten note in pencil by Prince, unsigned, one page, 8.5 x 11, no date but circa 1996. In full: “Therese—please make sure there is lots of NPG retail product 2 sell at Japan Shows.

Cologne, Beautiful Girls CD’s (Valentine editions) Books Calendars. Send a lot without question please.” In fine condition.

From the collection of Prince’s assistant Therese Stoulil and accompanied by a letter of provenance. Prince and The New Power Generation played seven dates in Japan between January 8–20, 1996, performing in Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka, and Yokohama. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200

4210 Prince Group of (4) Tour Passes Group of four backstage passes for Prince concerts and events, including: an unused gold 3 x 4 “Crew” sticker pass for an after show concert at London’s IndigO2 nightclub on August 17, 2007; a laminated 3 x 4.75 “VIP” pass for Prince and his backing band 3rdEyeGirl from 2014’s “Hit And Run Part II” tour of Europe, with one side showing the all-female band and the other showing the “Prince” symbol; a laminated 2.75 x 4.75 “All Access” pass for “Free Music” from 1995’s “The Ultimate Live Experience” tour of Europe, with reverse bearing a gold Prince symbol, serial number, “118,” and caption issued to “Steve J.”; and a laminated 2.5x 4.25 Hit & Run tour pass from 1986, with Parade imagery on the front and members of the Revolution on the reverse. In overall fine condition, with light wear from use. Starting Bid $200

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A present from Prince—original hand-crafted Emancipation CD artwork

4211 Designed and Hand-Made by Prince, EmancipationEra CD package with Accompanying CD of Songs

which originally lists the song ‘Slave’ as ‘Slowly Candle Burns.’

In fine condition. From the collection of artist/art director Michael Van Huffel and accompanied by a letter of provenance.

One-of-a-kind full package CD mockup artwork dating from the Emancipation era, designed, hand-made—drawn, written and glued together—by Prince and presented as a gift to Michael Van Huffel, the in-house artist/art director at the time at Paisley Park. The full package consists of a CD jewel case and the accompanying mockup inserts. The front cover depicts colorful digital artwork of Prince with his wrists shackled, and the word ‘Emancipation’ spelled backwards and descending from clouds broken by the sun; affixed to the lower right is a large cutout hand in beckoning motion, and both the symbol on the shaved side of Prince’s head and word “slave” on his cheek annotated in red ink; the reverse of the front cover bears an affixed circular close-up image of Prince’s mouth, with an array of hand-drawn intricate ink and felt tip designs and patterns filled in and decorating the open edges. The artwork for the inner tray consists of a magazine image of the sun concealed by clouds over the ocean, as well as various other magazine clippings with matching color pattern; and the back cover design is a clipped color image of Prince’s iconic symbol, with “NPG Records” and “Unfinished Demos, 1995 NPG Music Publishing” labels affixed to lower right corner; Prince has added a copyright notice, the album title, and an early configuration for the 10-song track listing in black ink,

An award-winning designer, creative director, and motion design specialist, Michael Van Huffel designed advertisements and album artwork for the Paisley Park and NPG Records art department. According to Van Huffel, the Emancipation artwork was presented to him by Prince’s future wife Mayte Garcia, who simply said, ‘He wants you to have this.’ Believing it to be a conceptual guideline for an upcoming project, Van Huffel called Prince’s assistant Therese Stoulil. She confirmed that Prince had ‘sent an assistant out at night for markers and glue, and cut up a bunch of really expensive coffee-table photo books,’ and that the CD was, in fact, a present. Prince himself allayed any lingering doubts when he arrived in Van Huffel’s office, calmly and tersely stating: ‘It’s for you.’ (The story behind this item is featured in the bestselling book Prince: Stories from the Purple Underground). Although the original ‘Fall 1995’ configuration of the songs Prince included with the full package is not present, Van Huffel has supplanted it with his own transferred CD-R copy—a tracklist and mixes immensely unique in their own right. A tremendously desirable piece of original Prince artwork relating to his landmark Emancipation album, a recording that represents Prince’s long sought-after release from his nearly two-decade-long contract with Warner Bros. Records. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $1000

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4212 Prince 1997 Jam of the Year Tour Rider, Pass, and Cassette Uncommon Jam of the Year World Tour production rider for a Prince concert at the Hollywood Bowl on October 11, 1997, twenty-one pages, 8.5 x 11, September 13, 1997. Issued by tour organizer Willie Donwell, the packet concerns all pertinent production details relating to setup and organization of a Prince concert, including: stage dimensions, barricade, F.O.H. mix position, floor chairs, parking, security/peer type, spotlights, sound check, recording policy, production office, runners, towels, matting, climate control, cleaning supplies, dressing rooms, cash requests, and box office staff day of show. The rider also shows ‘symbol’ images of how the marquee and tickets must appear, and includes comments and additional details on media and press merchandizing, hospitality, safety and security, and catering. The dressing room list for the “Main Artist” includes: 12.5 liters of Evian spring water, 2.5 gallons of high quality orange juice, four 20 oz. bottles of Pepsi, herbal teas, honey, four lemons, four tea cups (China), spoons (silverware), clean ice, cutting board, and knife. The final two pages of the rider consist of layouts for “Proposed Arena Sound Array, Overall Dimensions” and “Shed Sound Rigging Plot.” Also included is a laminated purple “VIP, After Show” pass, 2.75 x 4.75, for the Hollywood Bowl concert on October 11, 1997, and a Prince ‘The Holy River / Welcome 2 The Dawn’ single cassette, released in 1997. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

4213 Prince Collection of Magazines and Newsletters Collection of Prince fan magazines and newsletters, including: issues one, two, and four of the New Power Generation (NPG) official Paisley Park magazine, released in 1994–1995; issues one and two of the “3121 Las Vegas” newsletter, issued in 2006–2007; and a flyer advertising the temporary Glam Slam club at London’s Astoria in 1995. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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4214 Prince Group of (4) Guitar Picks and (2) NPG Cassettes Group of four rare original guitar picks: a white Prince pick from his One Night Alone world tour in 2002, with both sides of each reading “Prince” in purple cursive text; a pearlescent Prince pick from his record-breaking Musicology Live 4ever tour of 2004, with both sides of each reading “Prince” in purple cursive text; a blue Levi Seacer, Jr., pick from the Diamonds and Pearls world tour of 1992, with sides reading in gold, “Levi” and “7”; and a purple Mike Scott pick from a short whirlwind tour of Europe with Prince in December 1998, with sides reading in black, “NPG” and “’Rev.’ Mike Scott.” In overall fine condition.

These picks were gifted to the consignor by Prince’s former guitar tech, prior to their mass reproduction and sale around the world. Accompanied by a sealed NPG Records ‘Sampler Experience’ cassette tape, released in 1995; and an open NPG ‘The War’ promo single cassette, released in 1998. Starting Bid $200

4216 Prince’s PersonallyOwned and -Used 3121 Perfume

4215 Prince In Hawaii Hardcover Book Rare book: Prince In Hawaii: An Intimate Portrait of an Artist.

First edition. NPG Music Club, 2004. Hardcover with dust jacket, 12.25 x 9.25, 142 pages. The scarce volume features photography by Afshin Shahidi chronicling Prince’s journey to Hawaii in December 2003. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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Prince’s personally-owned and –used glass bottle of 3121 perfume (30 ml) by Revelations Perfumes, inside its original box. In fine condition. From the collection of Prince’s hairstylist Kim Berry and accompanied by a letter of provenance.

This is an item off of Prince’s personal table, which Berry would prepare as part of his advance team—the table contained assorted items such as jewelry, accessories, and perfumes for Prince to choose from before going on stage, dining out, or stopping at a club. Frequently, he would tell Berry to keep one of these items as a memento. Introduced in 2007 as a casual perfume for women, this innovative scent was created with Prince’s guidance and inspired by his 2006 album 3121. Starting Bid $200

Prince’s customized Minnesota Wild hockey jersey 4217 Prince’s Personally-Owned Minnesota Wild Jersey Prince’s personally-owned Koho Minnesota Wild hockey jersey from 2004, size L, featuring his name, “Prince,” across the shoulders, and the year, “04,” as the number on the back and sleeves.

In fine condition. From the collection of Prince’s hairstylist Kim Berry and accompanied by a letter of provenance. Berry notes: “In 2004 Prince was presented a customized Minnesota Wild jersey. He put it on and walked around. He felt it was too big for him, took it off and tossed it to me and said, ‘you keep it.’” In 2016, the Minnesota Wild adopted Prince’s ‘Let’s Go Crazy’ as their goal-scoring song as a tribute to their hometown icon. Starting Bid $500

4218 Prince NPG Tour Jacket An official black New Power Generation tour jacket belonging to Prince’s hairstylist, size XXXL, constructed of wool with leather-like sleeves, embroidered on the left breast with gold thread, “Official Members,” and on the right, “Kim B., Hair Designer.” The back is embroidered in white-and-black with a large NPG Records logo, and Prince’s symbol is embroidered in gold on the left sleeve. In fine condition, with some soiling to the logo on the back. From the collection of Prince’s hairstylist Kim Berry and accompanied by a letter of provenance. Starting Bid $200

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“Call Mr. Goodnight / He’ll make u feel alright” 4219 Prince Handwritten Lyrics for ‘Mr. Goodnight’ Handwritten lyrics for the chorus of ‘Mr. Goodnight’ entirely in Prince’s hand, one page, 6 x 9, no date but circa 2007; he evidently wrote these out for a background singer during his 3121 shows. In full: “Call Mr. Goodnight / He’ll make u feel alright / Make u throw ur head back & / holla it’s so nice it’s so nice / Betta not tell ur girlfriend / U can try with all ur might / Just can’t keep a secret / about Goodnight, goodnight.” In the upper right corner, he adds: “Coka Cola, that’s right, 3121.”

In fine condition. Includes a Planet Earth CD, which features this song as track six.

Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from REAL, as well as a a letter of authenticity from Jeff Gold, the owner of Recordmecca and a former executive vice president/general manager of Warner Bros. Records, who worked closely with Prince during the 1990s, and art directed numerous album covers for him, including ‘Diamonds & Pearls,’ ’Love Symbol,’ and ‘The Hits/ The B-Sides.’ He writes, in part: “This letter is to authenticate a page with Prince’s handwritten lyrics for the chorus of the song ‘Mr Goodnight’ from his 2007 album Planet Earth. Prince wrote these out for a background singer, during his 2007 run of 3121 at the Rio concerts in Las Vegas.” Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $500

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Prince’s sterling crescent ear cuff 4221 Prince’s Personally-Owned and -Worn Silver Crescent Ear Cuff Brilliant sterling silver crescent left ear cuff personally-worn and –owned by Prince, 1.75 x 1.5 x .5, with design inset with a line of seven cubic zirconia gems. Includes the original Marty Magic gift box. In fine condition. From the collection of Prince’s hairstylist Kim Berry and accompanied by a letter of provenance. This is an item off of Prince’s personal table, which Berry would prepare as part of his advance team—the table contained assorted items such as jewelry, accessories, and perfumes for Prince to choose from before going on stage, dining out, or stopping at a club.

Frequently, he would tell Berry to keep one of these items as a memento. Prince famously wore this style of ear cuff from 2002 and onward. Starting Bid $200

Stunning gilt ‘man on the moon’ ear cuff worn by Prince 4222 Prince’s Personally-Owned and -Worn Gold Moon Ear Cuff Magnificent gold-plated moon right ear cuff personally-worn and –owned by Prince, 1.75 x 1.5 x .5, with ‘man on the moon’ face to either side and dangling star. The ear cuff is solid sterling silver beneath a 14-karat gold plate. In fine condition. From the collection of Prince’s hairstylist Kim Berry and accompanied by a letter of provenance. This is an item off of Prince’s personal table, which Berry would prepare as part of his advance team— the table contained assorted items such as jewelry, accessories, and perfumes for Prince to choose from before going on stage, dining out, or stopping at a club. Frequently, he would tell Berry to keep one of these items as a memento. Prince and members of his band wore pairs of this ear cuff design between 1998 and 2004. Starting Bid $200

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4223 Prince Group of (4) Personally-Owned Handkerchiefs Collection of four soft handkerchiefs personally-owned by Prince, each approximately 19 x 18, consisting of beige, black, white, and purple examples. In overall fine condition. From the collection of Prince’s hairstylist Kim Berry and accompanied by a letter of provenance. These are items off of Prince’s personal table, which Berry would prepare as part of his advance team—the table contained assorted items such as jewelry, accessories, and perfumes for Prince to choose from before going on stage, dining out, or stopping at a club. Frequently, he would tell Berry to keep one of these items as a memento. Starting Bid $200

4224 Prince Collection of (5) Pairs of Personally-Owned and -Worn Socks Assemblage of five pairs of socks personally-owned and -worn

by Prince, no size but likely 6 (Prince’s shoe size), consisting of beige, black, brown, white, and blue socks, with the latter two examples made by Hue and of a decidedly more athletic fit, and the preceding three more of a dress style. In overall fine condition, with light staining to the white socks.

From the collection of Prince’s hairstylist Kim Berry and accompanied by a letter of provenance. These are items off of Prince’s personal table, which Berry would prepare as part of his advance team—the table contained assorted items such as jewelry, accessories, and perfumes for Prince to choose from before going on stage, dining out, or stopping at a club.

Frequently, he would tell Berry to keep one of these items as a memento. Starting Bid $200

4225 Prince’s Personally-Owned and -Worn Golden Cufflinks Pair of Prince’s personally-owned and -worn gold-tone cufflinks, each measuring .5˝ x 1˝, featuring 17 inset cubic zirconia jewels on each face. The cufflinks are inside a box marked on lid, “Vesuvio Napoli, Designed in Italy.” In fine condition. From the collection of Prince’s hairstylist Kim Berry and accompanied by a letter of provenance. This is an item off of Prince’s personal table, which Berry would prepare as part of his advance team—the table contained assorted items such as jewelry, accessories, and perfumes for Prince to choose from before going on stage, dining out, or stopping at a club. Frequently, he would tell Berry to keep one of these items as a memento. Starting Bid $200

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4226 Prince’s Personally-Owned and -Worn Silver Cufflinks Pair of Prince’s personally-owned and -worn silver-tone cufflinks, each measuring .75˝ x 1.25˝, both featuring large central faux diamonds: one with a flat cut is set upon a silver-colored base and encircled by white faux diamondlike gems, and the other, with a pointed cut, is set upon a silver-colored base encircled by yellow faux diamonds. In overall fine condition, with one cufflink missing three gems.

From the collection of Prince’s hairstylist Kim Berry and accompanied by a letter of provenance. This is an item off of Prince’s personal table, which Berry would prepare as part of his advance team—the table contained assorted items such as jewelry, accessories, and perfumes for Prince to choose from before going on stage, dining out, or stopping at a club. Frequently, he would tell Berry to keep one of these items as a memento. Starting Bid $200

4227 Prince Personally-Owned and -Worn Ring Prince’s personally-owned and -worn silver-colored ring, approximately size 8, encrusted with a multitude of cubic zirconia gems. In fine condition. From the collection of Prince’s hairstylist Kim Berry and accompanied by a letter of provenance. This is an item off of Prince’s personal table, which Berry would prepare as part of his advance team—the table contained assorted items such as jewelry, accessories, and perfumes for Prince to choose from before going on stage, dining out, or stopping at a club.

Frequently, he would tell Berry to keep one of these items as a memento. A showy piece of Prince’s personal jewelry.

Starting Bid $200

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Worn during the 2012 Welcome 2 Australia Tour

4228 Prince’s Personally-Owned and -Worn Outfit Prince’s personally-owned and -worn black-and-gold outfit, consisting of a long black cloth turtleneck top with goldsequined sleeves and zippered shoulders, and matching gold-sequined pants with an elastic waistband. Prince wore this ensemble to a club for a night out during the 2012 Welcome 2 Australia Tour: although he wore the complete outfit only once, he wore the pants on stage several times, interchanged with different tops. In fine condition. From the collection of Prince’s hairstylist Kim Berry and accompanied by a letter of provenance. A dazzling ensemble from Prince’s personal wardrobe—half of which was worn on stage—this is the ultimate example of the rock icon’s memorable style.

Starting Bid $1000

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Off-Site Bidding: Bidding by telephone, facsimile, online, or absentee bidding (advance written bids submitted by mail) are offered solely as a convenience and permitted subject to advance arrangements, availability, and RR Auction’s approval which shall be exercised at RR Auction’s sole discretion. Neither RR Auction nor its agents or employees shall be held liable for the failure to execute bids or for errors relating to any transmission or execution thereof. In order to be considered for off-site bidding in any manner, Bidders must comply with all of these Conditions of Sale and the terms contained on the Registration Form.

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event, RR Auction may, in addition to any other available remedies specifically including the right to hold the defaulting Bidder liable for the Purchase Price or to charge and collect from the defaulting Bidder’s credit or debit accounts as provided for elsewhere herein: (a) cancel the sale, retaining any payment made by the Bidder as damages (the Bidder understands and acknowledges that RR Auction will be substantially damaged should such default occur, and that damages under sub-part (a) are necessary to compensate RR Auction for such damages); (b) resell the property without reserve at public auction or privately; (c) charge the Bidder interest on the Purchase Price at the rate of one and one-half percent (1.5%) per month or the highest allowable interest rate; (d) take any other action that RR Auction, in its sole discretion, deems necessary or appropriate to preserve and protect RR Auction’s rights and remedies. Should RR Auction resell the property, the original defaulting Bidder shall be liable for the payment of any deficiency in the purchase price and all costs and expenses associated there with, including but not limited to warehousing, sales-related expenses, reasonable attorney fees and court costs, commissions, incidental damages and any other charges due hereunder which were not collected or collectable. In the event that such Bidder is the successful Bidder on more than one lot and pays less than the purchase price for the total lots purchased, RR Auction shall apply the payment received to such lot or lots that RR Auction, in its sole discretion, deems appropriate. If RR Auction does not exercise such discretion, the lots to which the payment shall be applied will be in descending order from the highest purchase price to the lowest. Any Bidder failing to comply with these Conditions of Sale shall be deemed to have granted RR Auction a security interest in, and RR Auction may retain as collateral such security for such Bidder’s obligations to RR Auction, any property in RR Auction’s possession owned by such Bidder. RR Auction shall have the benefit of all rights of a secured party under the Uniform Commercial Code (U.C.C.) as adopted by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

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By way of illustration rather than limitation, neither RR Auction nor the Consignor makes any representation or warranty, expressed or implied, as to merchantability or fitness for intended use, condition of the property (including any condition report), correctness of description, origin, measurement, quality, rarity, importance, exhibition, relevance, attribution, source, provenance, date, authorship, condition, culture, genuineness, value, or period of the property. Additionally, neither RR Auction nor the Consignor makes any representation or warranty, expressed or implied, as to whether the Bidder acquires rights in copyright or other intellectual property (including exhibition or reproduction rights) or whether the property is subject to any limitations or other rights. RR Auction does not make any representation or warranty as to title.

All descriptions, photographs, illustrations, and terminology including but not limited to words describing condition (including any condition reports requested by Bidder, see also Terminology), authorship, period, culture, source, origin, measurement, quality, rarity, provenance, importance, exhibition, and relevance, used in the Catalog, bill of sale, invoice, or anywhere else, represent a good faith effort made by RR Auction to fairly represent the lots and property offered for sale as to origin, date, condition, and other information contained therein; they are statements of opinion only. They are not representations or warranties and Bidder agrees and acknowledges that he or she shall not rely on them in determining whether or not to bid or for what price. Price estimates (which are determined well in advance of the Auction and are therefore subject to revision) and condition reports are provided solely as a convenience to Bidders and are not intended nor shall they be relied on by Bidders as statements, representations or warranties of actual value or predictions of final bid prices.

Bidders are accorded the opportunity to inspect the lots and to otherwise satisfy themselves as to the nature and sufficiency of each lot

prior to bidding, and RR Auction urges Bidders to avail themselves accordingly.

All lots sold by RR Auction are accompanied by an Auction Certificate (“AC”). On any lot presented with an AC issued by RR Auction, the certification is only as to its attribution to the person or entity described or to the lot’s usage and only as explicitly stated therein (the “Certification of Authenticity”), to the exclusion of any other warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to those pursuant to the Uniform Commercial Code. The Certification of Authenticity inures only to the original Bidder (as shown in RR Auction’s records).

Bidder may not transfer, assign, or otherwise convey the Certification of Authenticity, and such purported transfer, assignment, or conveyance shall be null and void. The Certification of Authenticity is valid from date of the Auction in which Bidder was awarded the lot (the “Auction Date”) until five (5) years after the Auction Date, without exception.

FIREARMS. RR Auction complies with all Federal and State rules and regulations relating to the purchasing, registration and shipping of firearms. A Bidder is required to provide appropriate documents and the payment of associated fees, if any. Bidder is responsible for providing a shipping address that is suitable for the receipt of a firearm.

Limitation of Damages: In the event that RR Auction is prevented for any reason from delivering any property to Bidder, or Bidder is otherwise dissatisfied with the performance of RR Auction, the liability, if any, of RR Auction, shall be limited to, and shall not exceed, the amount actually paid for the property by Bidder. In no event shall RR Auction be liable for incidental, special, indirect, exemplary or consequential damages of any kind, including but not limited to loss of profits, value of investment or opportunity cost.

Unauthorized Statements: Under no circumstances is any employee, agent or representative of RR Auction authorized by RR Auction to modify, amend, waive or contradict any of these Conditions of Sale, any term or condition set forth on a registration form, any warranty or limitation or exclusion of warranty, any term or condition in either the Registration Form or these Terms and Conditions regarding payment requirements, including but not limited to due date, manner of payment, and what constitutes payment in full, or any other term or condition contained in any documents issued by RR Auction unless such modification, amendment, waiver or contradiction is contained in a writing signed by all parties. Any statements, oral or written, made by employees, agents or representatives of RR Auction to Bidder, including statements regarding specific lots, even if such employee, agent or representative represents that such statement is authorized, unless reduced to a writing signed by all parties, are statements of personal opinion only and are not binding on RR Auction, and under no circumstances shall be relied upon by Bidder as a statement, representation or warranty of RR Auction.

Bidder’s Remedies: Under no circumstance will RR Auction incur liability to a Bidder in excess of the purchase price actually paid.

This section sets forth the sole and exclusive remedies of Bidder in conformity with the Warranties and Limitation of Damages provisions of these Conditions of Sale, and is expressly in lieu of any other rights or remedies which might be available to Bidder by law. The Bidder hereby accepts the benefit of the Consignor’s warranty of title and any other representations and warranties made by the Consignor for the Bidder’s benefit. In the event that Bidder demonstrates in writing, in the sole discretion of RR Auction, that there was a breach of the Consignor’s warranty of title concerning a lot purchased by Bidder, RR Auction shall make demand upon the Consignor to pay to Bidder the Purchase Price (including any premiums, taxes, or other

amounts paid or due to RR Auction). Should the Consignor not pay the Purchase Price to Bidder within thirty days after such demand, RR Auction shall disclose the identity of the Consignor to Bidder and assign to Bidder all of RR Auction’s rights against the Consignor with respect to such lot or property. Upon such disclosure and assignment, all responsibility and liability, if any, of RR Auction with respect to said lot or property shall automatically terminate. RR Auction shall be entitled to retain the premiums and other amounts paid to RR Auction - this remedy is as to the Consignor only. The rights and remedies provided herein are for the original Bidder only and they may not be assigned or relied upon by any transferee or assignee under any circumstances.

If Bidder wishes to challenge the AC within the period of the Certification of Authenticity, Bidder must present written evidence that the lot is not authentic as determined by a known expert in the field. If RR Auction agrees that the lot is not as represented, Bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be a refund of their purchase price, with no other costs, liabilities or amounts recoverable. If RR Auction does not agree with the claim by Bidder, then the Parties shall follow the dispute resolution procedures of these Conditions of Sale.

Any such challenge concerning an AC or Certification of Authenticity must, without any exception, be brought within one (1) year of Bidder’s notice to RR Auction of Bidder’s contention that the lot was not authentic, or six (6) years from the Auction Date, whichever is sooner.

If the description of any lot in the Catalog is materially incorrect (e.g., gross cataloging error), the lot is returnable if returned within five (5) calendar days of receipt, and received by RR Auction no later than twenty-one (21) calendar days after the Auction Date. If there is any discrepancy between the description in the Catalog and the AC, then the description in the AC shall control. This paragraph shall constitute Bidder’s sole right with respect to the return of items, and no refunds shall be given for any items not returned to and received

by RR Auction.

NO RETURN OR REFUND OF ANY AUCTION LOT WILL BE CONSIDERED EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THESE CONDITIONS OF SALE. RR Auction’s Additional Services: For Bidders who do not remove purchased property from RR Auction’s premises, RR Auction, in its sole discretion and solely as a service and accommodation to Bidders, may arrange to have purchased lots packed, insured and forwarded at the sole request, expense, and risk of Bidder. RR Auction assumes no and disclaims all responsibility and liability for acts or omissions in such packing or shipping by RR Auction or other packers and carriers, whether or not recommended by RR Auction. RR Auction assumes no and disclaims all responsibility and liability for damage to frames, glass or other breakable items. Where RR Auction arranges and bills for such services via invoice, RR Auction will include an administration charge.

Headings: Headings are for convenience only and shall not be used to interpret the substantive sections to which they refer.

Entire Agreement: These Conditions of Sale constitute the entire agreement between the parties together with the terms and conditions contained in the Registration Form. They may not be amended, modified or superseded except in a signed writing executed by all parties. No oral or written statement by anyone employed by RR Auction or acting as agent or representative of RR Auction may amend, modify, waive or supersede the terms herein unless such amendment, waiver or modification is contained in a writing signed by all parties.

If any section of these Conditions of Sale or any term or provision of any section is held to be invalid, void, or unenforceable by any court

of competent jurisdiction, the remaining sections or terms and provisions of a section shall continue in full force and effect without being impaired or invalidated in any way.

Governing Law and Enforcement The Parties agree that any agreements between the Parties including but not limited to these Conditions of Sale are entered into in Boston, Massachusetts, no matter where Bidder is situated and no matter by what means or where Bidder was informed of the Auction and regardless of whether catalogs, materials, or other communications were received by Bidder in another location.

The Parties agree that these Conditions of Sale, and any other related agreement(s) are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without regard for its conflict of laws principles.

The Parties agree that any dispute related to or arising out of these Conditions of Sale, or related to or arising out of any other related agreement(s) shall be submitted to confidential binding arbitration (the “Arbitration”) before a single Arbitrator of the American Arbitration Association (the “AAA”). The Parties agree that the Arbitration shall be conducted pursuant to the commercial rules of the AAA. In the event that the Parties cannot agree on the selection of the Arbitrator, then the Arbitrator shall be selected by the AAA. The prevailing Party in the Arbitration shall be entitled to recover all of its related costs, whether before or after the formal institution of the Arbitration, including but not limited to its reasonable attorneys’ fees and, if RR Auction prevails, the Buyer’s Premium as defined in these Conditions of Sale. The Parties agree that Bidder shall have no right to recover consequential or indirect damages, or lost profits damages.

The Parties consent to the enforcement of the decision in the Arbitration pursuant to the Federal Arbitration Act in either the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts.

Except as provided in Bidder’s Remedies with regard to the Certification of Authenticity, any dispute, claim, cause of action related to or arising out of these Conditions of Sale or any other agreement(s) between the Parties must be brought within one (1) year of the acts, omissions or circumstances giving rise to the alleged claim, without exceptions. This provision is intended as a full, complete and absolute release of any claims after one (1) year of such acts, omissions or circumstances. The Parties agree further that these waiver provisions are intended to be binding on all parties in the event of any dispute, specifically including but not limited to third party claims and cross-actions brought by either RR Auction or Bidder. These provisions are consideration for the execution of these Conditions of Sale.

The Bidder hereby agrees that RR Auction shall be entitled to present these Conditions of Sale to a court in any jurisdiction other than set forth in this paragraph as conclusive evidence of the Parties’ agreement, and the Parties further agree that the court shall immediately dismiss any action filed in such jurisdiction.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, RR Auction may, in its sole discretion, enforce its rights pursuant to these Conditions of Sale in the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts rather than in an Arbitration related to or arising out of any Auction of an item sold for less than $10,000. This right shall relate to the individual item price, such that RR Auction may, in its sole discretion, enforce its rights pursuant to these Conditions of Sale in the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts rather than in an Arbitration for items that in the aggregate exceed $10,000. The prevailing Party in such a proceeding shall be entitled to recover all of its related costs, whether before or after the formal institution of the proceeding, including but not limited to its reasonable attorneys’ fees and, if RR Auction prevails, the Buyer’s Premium as defined in these Conditions of Sale. This right of enforcement is unique to RR Auction, and these Conditions of Sale are a waiver by the Bidder of any right to enforcement or adjudication outside of an Arbitration.

CONDUCT OF AUCTION Estimate Prices: In addition to descriptive information, each item in the Catalog sometimes includes a price range which reflects opinion as to the price expected at auction (the “Estimate Prices”). In other instances, Estimate Prices can be obtained by calling RR Auction at (603) 7324280. The Estimate Prices are based upon various factors including prices recently paid at auction for comparable property, condition, rarity, quality, history and provenance. Estimate Prices are prepared well in advance of the sale and subject to revision. Estimates do not include the Buyer’s Premium or sales tax (see under separate heading).

Owned or Guaranteed Property: RR Auction generally offers property consigned by others for sale at public auction; in very limited occasion, lots are offered that are the property of RR Auction.

Before the Auction: Bidder may attend pre-sale viewing for all of RR Auction’s auctions at no charge. All property to be auctioned is usually on view for several days prior to the sale. Bidder is encouraged to examine lots thoroughly. Bidder may also request condition reports (see below). RR Auction’s staff are available at viewings and by appointment.

Maximum Bids – All Auctions: To maximize Bidder’s chance of winning, RR Auction strongly encourages the use of maximum bids. RR Auction will then bid for Bidder until the lot reaches Bidder’s specified maximum. Maximum bids are strictly confidential. Placing arbitrary, non-incremental bids on lots with prior maximum bids may result in these lots being sold for less than 10% above the under Bidder’s bid.

Successful Bids: The fall of RR Auction’s hammer indicates the final bid. RR Auction will record the paddle number of the Bidder. If Bidder’s salesroom or absentee bid is successful, Bidder will be notified after the sale by mailed or emailed invoice.

Unsold Lots: If a lot does not reach the reserve, it is bought-in. In other words, it remains unsold and is returned to the Consignor. RR Auction has the right to sell certain unsold items after the close of the Auction.

Such lots shall be considered sold during the Auction and all these Terms and Conditions shall apply to such sales including but not limited to the Buyer’s Premium, return rights, and disclaimers.

Bidding—Timed Auction: Bidder may open, monitor, and/or raise bids at any time before the close of a lot through www.rrauction.com. RR Auction offers a callback service the day of the Auction, but Bidder is responsible for supplying a correct telephone number(s) where Bidder can be reached until the Auction closes. Bidder must request this service in writing.

RR Auction will make reasonable efforts to ensure that Bidders who request a callback are contacted if outbid; however, RR Auction does not guarantee this service and it is merely a courtesy and not an enforceable right. The auctioneer may also execute a bid on behalf of the consignor to protect the reserve, either by entering a bid in response to salesroom, telephone or absentee bids. Under no circumstances will the auctioneer place any bid on behalf of the consignor above the reserve. The auctioneer will not specifically identify bids placed on behalf of the consignor to protect the reserve.

To ensure proper registration, those Bidders intending to bid via the Internet must visit www.RRauction.com and register accordingly at least one full day prior to the actual auction. Winning bidders will be notified by RR Auction. RR Auction is not responsible or liable for any problems, delays, or any other issues or problems resulting out of use of the Internet generally or specifically, including but not limited to transmission, execution or processing of bids.

Any Bidder may bid on any lot prior to 6 pm EST/EDT. At that time, an extended bidding period goes into effect. If Bidder has not bid on a lot before 6 pm EST/EDT, Bidder may not bid on that lot after 6 pm EST/EDT. Only those Bidders who have placed bids on a lot before 6 pm EST/EDT will be allowed to bid on that lot after 6 pm EST/EDT. If Bidder is the only Bidder on a lot at 6 pm EST/EDT, that lot is awarded to Bidder. During the extended bidding period, a lot will remain open only to those who bid on that lot prior to 6 pm EST/ EDT. All lots WITHOUT an opening bid at 6 pm EST/EDT will remain OPEN to ALL Bidders until 7 pm EST/EDT or until they receive their first bid. These lots will close immediately upon receipt of a bid or at 7 pm EST/EDT, whichever comes first. For all lots that are active after 7 pm EST/EDT, bidding will remain open until 30 minutes pass without a bid being placed on THAT lot (the “30 Minute Rule”). The 30 Minute Rule is applied on a PER LOT BASIS; each lot in the Auction closes individually based on bidding activity after 7 pm EST/ EDT. On a PER LOT BASIS, the 30 minute timer will reset each time a bid is placed after 7 pm EST/EDT. If Bidder is the high Bidder, raising Bidder’s maximum bid will NOT reset the timer. RR Auction reserves the right to close the Auction at any time at its sole discretion.

Bidding - Internet – Live Auction: Bidder may open, monitor, and/or raise bids at any time before the close of a lot through www.rrauction.com. RR Auction offers a callback service the day of the Auction, but Bidder is responsible for supplying a correct telephone number(s) where Bidder can be reached until the Auction closes. Bidder must request this service in writing.

RR Auction will make reasonable efforts to ensure that Bidders who request a callback are contacted if outbid; however, RR Auction does not guarantee this service and it is merely a courtesy and not an enforceable right.

To ensure proper registration, those Bidders intending to bid via the Internet must visit www.RRauction.com and register accordingly at least one full day prior to the actual auction. Winning bidders will be notified by RR Auction. RR Auction is not responsible or liable for any problems, delays, or any other issues or problems resulting out of use of the Internet generally or specifically, including but not limited to transmission, execution or processing of bids.

Property is auctioned in consecutive numerical order, as it appears in the catalog. The auctioneer will accept bids from those present in the salesroom or absentee bidders participating by telephone, internet or by written bid left with RR Auction in advance of the auction.

The auctioneer may also execute a bid on behalf of the consignor to protect the reserve, either by entering a bid in response to salesroom, telephone or absentee bids. Under no circumstances will the auctioneer place any bid on behalf of the consignor above the reserve. The auctioneer will not specifically identify bids placed on behalf of the consignor to protect the reserve.

During live Auctions, internet bids can be placed in real time through one or more of the following Third Party services: www.liveauctioneers.com, www.invaluable.com and www.icollector.com. RR Auction is not responsible or liable for any problems, delays, or any other issues or problems resulting out of use of the Internet generally or specifically, including but not limited to transmission, execution or processing of bids. RR Auction treats any third-party site bids as floor or telephone bids. Floor bids and telephone bids are always considered first over third party sites bids, and floor bids are considered earlier than telephone bids. All RR Auction lots purchased through the third party sites carry an additional Buyer’s Premium.

Miscellaneous: Agreements between Bidders and Consignors to effectuate a nonsale of an item at Auction, inhibit bidding on a consigned item to enter into a private sale agreement for said item, or to utilize RR Auction’s Auction to obtain sales for non-selling consigned items subsequent to the Auction, are strictly prohibited. If a subsequent sale of a previously consigned item occurs in violation of this provision, RR Auction reserves the right to charge Bidder the applicable Buyer’s

Premium and Consignor a Seller’s Commission as determined for each auction venue and by the terms of the seller’s agreement.

Acceptance of these Terms and Conditions qualifies Bidder as a client who has consented to be contacted by RR Auction in the future.

In conformity with “do-not-call” regulations promulgated by the Federal or State regulatory agencies, participation by the Bidder is affirmative consent to being contacted at the phone number shown in his application and this consent shall remain in effect until it is revoked in writing. RR Auction may from time to time contact Bidder concerning sale, purchase, and auction opportunities available.

Rules of Construction: RR Auction presents properties in a number of collectible fields, and as such, specific venues have promulgated supplemental Terms and Conditions. Nothing herein shall be construed to waive the general Conditions of Sale by these additional rules and shall be construed to give force and effect to the rules in their entirety.

GLOSSARY OF CONDITION TERMS FOR DECADES, RR AUCTION HAS LED THE INDUSTRY IN PROVIDING AN ACCURATE AND DETAILED CONDITION STATEMENT FOR EACH ITEM THAT WE SELL. STARTING IN 2016 WE’VE DECIDED TO TAKE A FRESH APPROACH TO DESCRIBING EACH ITEM’S CONDITION. As our website and catalog images continually improve, and bidders can see obvious details from those excellent images, we’ve decided to simplify things, using the same terminology to describe an item’s overall condition (on an ascending scale of 1 to 4: good, very good, fine, very fine), but only adding specific details, if any, that would not be obvious from the illustration.

VERY FINE describes an item in virtually flawless condition, and is used sparingly for items of exceptionally attractive appearance.

FINE is the most common statement of condition, and applies to most items that we offer. It describes items that show expected handling wear, generally acceptable random flaws (such as light creases, small bends, etc.), and an overall appearance that is pleasing to the majority of collectors.

VERY GOOD describes an item that exhibits more moderate flaws (such as toning, light staining, professional reinforcements or repairs, etc.). Most collectors would be comfortable with items in very good condition, and this would be the expected condition for many formats (early presidential documents, for example).

GOOD describes an item with obvious visible flaws, including heavy wear, missing portions, or repairs that affect appearance; generally items in this condition are offered only if an item is otherwise exceedingly rare or important.

Of course we’re more than happy to provide more in-depth information about any item via phone or email. We hope this new system will make for easier reading and a more pleasant bidding experience.

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