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Boasting an extraordinary array of marvelous modern music items, RR Auction’s spring sale is sure to be a hit! The auction is filled with incredible autographs and manuscripts, including: a wonderful collection of early original Bob Dylan poetry, plus some handwritten lyrics; autograph lyrics by Jim Morrison for “Love Her Madly”; a published poem by John Lennon; and pieces fully signed by the likes of Queen, The Who, Pink Floyd, and The Eagles. Other top lots are an ultra-rare 1966 Beatles concert poster; a huge collection of stage-used guitar picks; a Grammy nomination plaque for the Beatles’ “I Want to Hold Your Hand”; and Prince’s personally-worn leggings from an early show. RR Auction is a globally recognized and trusted auction house specializing in historical autographs and artifacts. Join us as we make history selling history in May 2022.
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Beatles First issue Parlophone promo card signed by the Beatles a month after the release of ‘Please Please Me’
2001. Beatles Signed Promo Card. Rare October 1962
first issue Parlophone Records promo card, 3.5 x 5.75, showing the Beatles posing together behind their instruments, crisply and neatly signed on the reverse in blue fountain pen by Paul McCartney, and in blue ballpoint by John Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo Starr. The front image was originally taken by photographer Dezo Hoffman at Abbey Road Studios on September 4, 1962, when the Beatles were recording
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their first single, ‘Love Me Do.’ The consignor notes that the autographs were obtained at the Carfax Assembly Rooms in Oxford, England, on February 16, 1963. In very fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks, and by a letter of provenance from the original recipient, who states that the autographs were “obtained by me on Saturday, February 16, 1963 at a concert in the Carfax Assembly Rooms in Oxford.” Starting Bid $1000
Coveted complete set of signed Beatles checks
2002. Beatles (3) Signed Checks. Super desirable set of
signed in felt tip by George Harrison, payable to accounting firm Arthur Young McClelland Moores & Company for £220, October 10, 1972.
A Maclen (Music) Ltd. business check, filled out in another hand and signed in felt tip by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, payable to solicitors Frere Cholmeley + Co. for £587.25, November 28, 1975.
An Apple Records, Inc. check, filled out in another hand and signed in felt tip by Ringo Starr, “R. Starkey,” payable to UniHorse Tractors Ltd. for £7.4.6, November 24, 1970. In overall fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. An immensely sought-after complete set of Beatlessigned checks. Starting Bid $1000
three 7.75 x 3.5 National Westminster Bank Limited checks signed by the Beatles:
A Harrisongs Ltd. check, filled out in another hand and
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Wonderful 1963 signatures “from The Beatles”
2003. Beatles Signatures. Vintage light green 3 x 5 card signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “Love to Jill, from The Beatles, Paul McCartney, xxx,” “George Harrison, xxx,” and “John Lennon, x,” and in ballpoint, “Ringo Starr, xxx.” The consignor notes that the autographs were obtained either at the Plaza Ballroom in Old Hill, Dudley, Staffordshire on January
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11, 1963, or at the Ritz Ballroom in King’s Heath, Birmingham on February 15th. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks, and by a letter of provenance from the original recipient. Starting Bid $1000
For the ‘rattle your jewelry’ seats at the Beatles performance for the Queen 2004. Beatles 1963 Royal Variety Performance Concert Ticket Stub. Rare large format 6.25 x 5.5 ticket stub for the infamous appearance of the Beatles at the Prince of Wales Theatre in London on November 4, 1963, for a royal variety performance before Queen Elizabeth and the Queen Mother. In very good condition, with intersecting folds, a diagonal crease, and ink notations to reverse. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $500
Grammy nomination plaque for ‘I Want to Hold Your Hand’—the Beatles’ first #1 hit in America 2005. Beatles 1964 ‘I Want to Hold Your Hand’ Grammy Nomination Plaque. Historic Grammy
nomination plaque, 8.5 x 10.5, presented by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences “to The Beatles in recognition of Nomination for the Record of the Year, ‘I Want to Hold Your Hand,’ for the awards period 1964.” The black-bordered plaque bears the facsimile signature of the Academy’s president. In very good to fine condition, with laminate loss and chipping to the lower left corner and a small bubble to bottom edge.
‘I Want to Hold Your Hand’ was the Beatles’ first numberone hit in America and is credited with jumpstarting the famed ‘British Invasion.’ It remained at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 for seven weeks before being displaced by another Beatles hit, ‘She Loves You.’ In spite of its massive success on the charts, ‘I Want to Hold Your Hand’ lost out to ‘The Girl from Ipanema’ for this Grammy award. The band did, however, take home Grammy honors for Best New Artist and Best Performance by a Vocal Group (for ‘A Hard Day’s Night’). A super desirable piece of pop music history, representing the Beatles’ first success in the United States. Starting Bid $1000
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Super rare 1966 concert poster for the wildest show of the Beatles’ last US tour
2006. Beatles 1966 Cleveland Stadium Concert Poster.
Extremely rare original 14.5 x 20 cardstock concert poster for the Beatles’ show at Cleveland Stadium in Ohio on August 14, 1966, headed: “Beatles Concert, Tix On Sale Here!” The poster features a portrait of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr, captioned “The Beatles-Live-In Person.” It also also advertises opening acts ‘The Cyrcle,’ ‘The Ronettes,’ and ‘The Remains.’ Printed by the Jontzen Printing Co., Cleveland. In very good to fine condition, with scattered creases (heaviest to corners), some small edge tears, a few tiny tack holes, several small surface gouges in Ringo’s hair, and minor surface loss and mounting remnants to reverse. Only a handful of these posters are known to remain in existence. This was the Beatles’ third concert of their final tour of the
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United States, played before an audience of 24,000 raucous fans. In Tony Barrow’s memoir John, Paul, George, Ringo & Me, he recalled the rowdy scene: ‘One of the wildest shows took place at the Municipal Stadium in Cleveland—where the crowd broke loose, crashed through a four-foot security fence and invaded the field during Day Tripper. Hopelessly outnumbered and overwhelmed, the local police simply gave up and stood back while hordes of fans took control of the stage and the ‘secure’ grassy area around it. The boys rushed off to their makeshift dressing room—a caravan/trailer parked behind the stage—and the concert was stopped for 30 minutes while private guards and police reinforcements restored order. At the end of that show roadie Mal Evans had to stop fans from stealing the boys’ instruments from the stage as souvenirs.’ Starting Bid $2500
A cheeky handmade 28th birthday gift for Elton John —“Happy birthday Dear Elton from John + Yoko”
2007. John Lennon Twice-Signed and Handmade Collage Presented as a Gift to Elton John for His 28th Birthday. Outrageous original collage handmade by John Lennon and Yoko Ono, which was presented to Elton John as a gift for his 28th birthday. The collage consists of a color 10.75 x 14 photo with sundry affixed magazine and newspaper clippings, some depicting Elton John or John Lennon, and several more of a decidedly cheeky, homoerotic nature. A Simon and Schuster book order form applied to the lower right corner has been filled out by Lennon in black ink, who writes, “John Lennon, 75, Yoko Ono,” and in the City, State, and Zip fields, adds: “yes,” “Ho,” and “OP.” Includes the original cardboard box, upon which the collage was originally attached, its reverse featuring more affixed magazine cutouts, an Elton John Tour backstage pass, and an ink signature and inscription from Lennon, “‘Who was Mother Goose’? For Elton, Happy birthday Dear Elton from John + Yoko, Tuesday - March 25/74,” with Lennon adding small sketches of his and Yoko’s faces. In fine condition.
Accompanied by a signed letter of provenance from Elton John, typed on his personal letterhead, which reads: “I, Sir Elton John, certify that this collage was made, signed and given to me by John Lennon and Yoko Ono for my birthday, March 25, 1975.” Starting Bid $1000
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“The Faulty Bagnose”— a playful handwritten poem by John Lennon, published in 1965’s A Spaniard in the Works 2008. John Lennon Handwritten Poem from ‘A Spaniard in the Works’. Supremely rare circa 1965 hand-
written poem by John Lennon entitled “The Faulty Bagnose,” one page, 10 x 7, published in his second book of nonsense poetry and prose, A Spaniard in the Works. This is the complete and original manuscript as published by Jonathan Cape on June 24, 1965, on pages 34-37, beginning: “Softly softly, treads the Mungle, / Thinner thorn behaviour street. / Whorg canteell whorth hee asbin? / Cam we so all complete, / With all our faulty bagnose?” Lennon has made only one correction to the original manuscript, which comprises 35 lines in seven numbered five-line stanzas. In very good to fine condition, with creasing to the corners, and toning to the right edge.
“The Faulty Bagnose” is a wordplay narrative expressing Lennon’s antipathy to established religion. As he explained to the Red Mole underground newspaper in 1971, ‘In the two books I wrote, even though they were written in a sort of Joycean gobbledegook, there’s many knocks at religion… I’ve been satirising the system since my childhood.’ Parodying the incantation of formal prayer (“Give us thisbe our daily tit”), ‘… every stanza contains allusions that would affront believers but these references are always so encrypted in ‘Lennonese’ that most such readers would not catch them… faulty bagnose is the fault finding and faulty bag of noise…’ (Gary Tillery, The Lyrical Idealist: A Spiritual Biography of John Lennon, 2009). These religious references went unnoticed at the time and it would be the following year, 1966, that Lennon uttered a throwaway line about the Beatles being ‘more popular than Jesus’ which would follow his career until his death. Lennon mixes his admiration for Lewis Carroll and Edward Lear with parody and satire, combining and inventing a language, rhythm and orthography all his own. ‘All I’m trying to do is tell a story,’ said Lennon, ‘and what the words is spelt like is irrelevant really. But if they make you laugh because the word used to be spelt like that, that’s great. But the thing is the story. And the sound of the word.’ Even the title of the book is Lennon’s wordplay on the expression ‘a spanner in the works.’ Lennon spoke of his writing challenges during a promotional interview for the BBC’s Tonight programme on 18 June 1965, a few days prior to publication. In the interview, Lennon admitted that although he started writing before he even owned a guitar,
his writing always remained a hobby and, before meeting Tom Maschler, he had never considered publishing his work—’If I hadn’t been a Beatle I just wouldn’t have thought of having the stuff published ‘cuz I would’ve been crawling around, broke, and just writing it and throwing it away. I might’ve been a Beat poet.’ He also revealed in this interview how much more difficult it was to write than his first book, ‘In His Own Write’, which was the product of years of work, whereas with ‘Spaniard’ he not only had to contend with the discipline of writing new work to a publisher’s deadline: ‘The publisher rang up and said, ‘Have you written anything yet?’ and I said ‘No, I’ve been writing songs’, because I can’t do both at once.’ Indeed, with the competing pressures of song writing, touring and filming Help!, ‘A Spaniard in the Works’ would be the final book Lennon would publish whilst in the group. ‘A Spaniard in the Works’ was similar in style to its 1964 predecessor ‘In His Own Write,’ but, reflective of a maturing Lennon, was more ambitious in scope and had a particular bite to its subject matter. ’’A Spaniard in the Works’ gave me another personal boost,’ said Lennon, ‘The book is more complicated; there are some stories and bits in it that even I don’t understand, but once I’ve written something what’s the point of letting it hang around in a drawer when I know I can get it published? The plain unvarnished fact is that I like writing, and I’d go on writing even if there wasn’t any publisher daft enough to publish them.’ Lennon confirmed, there are very few alterations to the text in his manuscripts. In an interview with Wilfred De’Ath for the BBC radio programme, World of Books on June 16, 1965, he admitted, ‘I hardly ever alter anything because I’m selfish about what I write or bigheaded about it. Once I’ve written it, I like it… I might add things when I go over it before it’s published, but I seldom take anything out…’—apparently a similar way of working to the recording studio ‘…rather like a daily newspaperman: write it, see it released very quickly, then move on.’ The manuscript comes from the collection of Tom Maschler and is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks Ltd. Like Beatles lyrics, handwritten published manuscripts in Lennon’s hand, are supremely rare and highly sought by collectors. This is an incredibly important artifact showcasing Lennon’s critically-acclaimed literary talents, composed at the height of Beatlemania. Starting Bid $2500
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Luxurious leatherbound photo chronicle of a John and Yoko ‘Double Fantasy’ session
2009. John Lennon and Yoko Ono ‘Double Fantasy’ Photo Album by David M. Spindel. Spectacular leather-
bound photo album created by photographer David M. Spindel, containing his original photographs of John Lennon and Yoko Ono during their ‘Double Fantasy’ session. The album-one of just three created by Spindel-measures 12.5 x 11.75 and contains 36 photographs taken by Spindel in the autumn of 1980, and developed by him in his NYC darkroom during the early 1980s. The wonderful images show John Lennon singing, strumming his acoustic guitar, and working at the mixing console; portraits of John and Yoko Ono together; and the studio itself. Fabulously presented, this is a unique and comprehensive behind-the-scenes look at John and Yoko in action in the studio. In very fine condition. Accompanied by a
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letter of provenance signed by Spindel, in part: “This leather bound album contains my original photographs which I personally printed in my darkroom back in New York City in the early 80’s. I only produced three albums. I have this one and I gave one to Yoko Ono to show my appreciation for having the opportunity and honor to photograph her and John. It was one of the highlights of my 60 plus years as a photographer.” He goes on to note that the third and final album was sold privately many years ago-making this the only one known to be publicly available. Accompanied by a photocopy of Yoko Ono’s handwritten thank-you note to Spindel for her version of the photo album, December 15, 2009, in part: “Beautiful work! I’m very impressed. Thank you so much for giving me this very special gift.” Starting Bid $200
2010. John Lennon Signature. Attractive red ballpoint signature,
“John Lennon,” on an off-white 5 x 3 notebook page. In very fine condition. Originates from the collection of an avid Philadelphia collector who obtained hundreds of autographs in the 1970s as a frequent attendee of The Mike Douglas Show, which in February, 1972, broadcast a full week of five shows with co-hosts John Lennon and Yoko Ono. According to Mike Douglas himself: ‘It was probably the most memorable week I did in all my 20-something years on air.’ Starting Bid $200
Original artwork for the pioneering ‘She Said So / I Feel Fine’ music video, a Lennon/Verona collaboration
2011. John Lennon and Stephen Verona Original Artwork. Original artwork by John Lennon and Stephen Verona for the
two-and-a-half minute film ‘She Said So / I Feel Fine,’ considered by many to be the first-ever music video. The 240 drawings for the video were executed by Stephen Verona, with some of the hand-coloring done by John Lennon. Accomplished in ink and felt tip on white 12 x 9 paper, handsomely matted and framed with a caption to an overall size of 21 x 18. In fine condition. Artist and filmmaker Stephen Verona met John Lennon in 1966 and suggested pairing a Beatles song with imagery. John sent him an acetate version of the working title ‘She Said So’ to start on. Verona created Pop Art images for every word and part of the song and Lennon later joined him to help refine the idea, and even colored several of the cells himself. The finished film was shown at The Museum of Modern Art in New York City and won several awards, including the CINE Golden Eagle. Starting Bid $200
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2012. Paul McCartney and Wings Signed 45 RPM Record. MPL/EMI 45 RPM record for the Wings single ‘Mull
of Kintyre / Girls School,’ signed and inscribed on the front cover in ballpoint, “To Drew, all the best, Paul McCartney,” “For Drew & Liz, Thanx for the Powdered knees, love, Linda McCartney,” and “Hiya Drew, Denny Laine.” In very good to fine condition, with light soiling and scattered small stains. The record is included. Accompanied by three glossy 10 x 8 photos of the band for the ‘Mull of Kintyre’ promo shoot. Starting Bid $200
2013. Paul McCartney Signed Christmas Card. Circa
2000s Christmas card with front bearing an angelic painting by John Atkinson Grimshaw, measures 9.75 x 4.75 open, signed inside in black ballpoint by Paul McCartney, “[heart] from Paul &,” and in blue ballpoint by his then wife Heather Mills, “Heather, x.” In fine condition, with some light surface impressions to the front of the card. ??Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $200
2014. Paul McCartney Signed 45 RPM Record. UK EMI Records 45 RPM record re-issue of the single ‘Yellow Submarine
/ Eleanor Rigby’ by the Beatles, signed vertically on the reverse in black ballpoint by Paul McCartney. The consignor notes that the autograph dates to 1983. In fine condition. The record is included.Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks, and by a letter of provenance from the original recipient. Starting Bid $200
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2015. George Harrison Signed Oversized Promotional Card. Original circa 1963 oversized Parlophone
Records promotional card of the Beatles wearing matching dark suits, 7.5 x 5, signed on the front next to his image in blue ballpoint, “George Harrison.” The picture on the front of the card was taken by Angus McBean at the E. M. I. House in Manchester, England, on January 21, 1963. In very good to fine condition, with light creasing and soiling, and a faint stain to the top edge.Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks, and by a letter of provenance from the previous owner. Starting Bid $200
2016. George Harrison Signature. Ballpoint signature,
“George Harrison,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. In very fine condition. Starting Bid $200
2017. George Harrison Signed Magazine Photograph.
Color glossy 3.5 x 3.25 clipped magazine illustration of George Harrison, signed vertically in black ballpoint. Affixed to a 5.75 x 5.75 mount and in fine condition. Starting Bid $200
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2018. Ringo Starr 1962 Cavern Club Photograph. Vintage glossy 3.5 x
5.5 photograph of Ringo Starr rehearsing with the Beatles at the Cavern Club in Liverpool, England, an image that was taken by Mersey Beat photographer Les Chadwick on August 22, 1962. The consignor notes that the photograph derives from the collection of Beatles Fan Club secretary Freda Kelly. In very good condition, with creasing, crazing, and a surface tear to the drum area. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $200
Ultra rare non plate signed Abbey Road lithograph
2020. Beatles Abbey Road Iconic Album Cover Lithograph. Highly desirable Beatles Abbey Road album cover lithograph from a series of lithographs entitled The Beatles Album Artwork Collection. The collection was produced by Musicom who in 1993. secured the rights from Apple Corps Ltd., to use the artwork from the original 12 Beatles album covers from Please Please Me to Let It Be as lithographs. The wide lower margin, bears the Apple logo and a licensing caption for Apple Corps Limited.
This beautiful lithograph measures a large 22.5 x 26.5 and is printed on acid free 100 # dull cover stock. In fine condition and will be shipped rolled, there are a few very small spots in the framing area in left top margin, which would go unnoticed once framed.Starting Bid $300
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2021. Beatles 1964 Stock Certificate. Blank
original stock certificate for “Beatles (U.S.A.) Limited,” one page, 11 x 7.75, no date but circa 1964, marked as “Number 14.” Established in 1964 to oversee the Beatles’ business affairs in America, the original board of directors was comprised of Brian Epstein, Walter Hofer, and Sandra Hofer. The consignor notes that only 20 of these numbered certificates exist. In very fine condition. Starting Bid $200
2022. Beatles 1965 Capitol Records Promotional Poster for Rubber Soul. Original color 22 x 34 Capitol
Records promotional poster for the Beatles 1965 album Rubber Soul, which shows the album’s iconic font cover between bold red and black text: “The Beatles, 12 Brand New Songs, Never Before Available in the U.S.A.” and “Great For Giving! Or Just Groovy Listening.” In fine, folded condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $200
2023. Beatles 1966 Sterling Silver Presentation Notepad.
High-end sterling silver presentation notepad with spring-loaded lid, 3.75˝ x 6˝ x 1.5˝, engraved in the lid with a presentation inscription featuring the facsimile signatures of the Beatles: “To Bob, thanks for everything, John, Paul, George, Ringo, 1966.” Hallmarked “Asprey, London.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
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Historic gold record for the Beatles’ transformative album Revolver 2024. Beatles RIAA Sales Award for ‘Revolver’. Rare and important
white-matte RIAA gold record sales award presented “to The Beatles to commemorate the sale of more than one million dollars worth of the Capitol Records long-playing record album ‘Revolver.’” Framed with its disc, plate, and a small image of the album cover to an overall size of 17.5 x 21.5; the award appears to be rebacked and bears a replica of the New York Frame & Picture label. In fine condition, wear to the frame, and some foxing to the mat. Released on August 5, 1966, Revolver was certified gold less than three weeks later on August 22nd, and would remain on the Billboard charts for nearly a year-and-a-half. Filled with unearthly, psychedelic sounds, it proved to be a major influence on popular music and 1960s counterculture as a whole. It has been repeatedly ranked as one of the greatest albums of all time, and certainly stands as one of the Beatles’ most important records. Starting Bid $200
Gold record awarded to Capitol Records for ‘Penny Lane’—the Beatles’ 13th number one hit! 2025. Beatles RIAA Sales Award for ‘Penny Lane’. Ultra-desirable
official white-matte RIAA gold record sales award “Presented to Capitol Records to commemorate the sale of more than one million copies of the Capitol Records pop single record ‘Penny Lane.’” Framed with its gold disc and plate to an overall size of 13.25 x 17.25; the award appears to be rebacked and bears a replica of the New York Frame & Picture label. In fine condition, with some foxing to the bottom of the mat. Originally recorded for Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, the Beatles released a double A-side single with ‘Penny Lane’ and ‘Strawberry Fields Forever’ in February 1967 to satisfy their record company’s demand for a new release. ‘Penny Lane’ became the band’s thirteenth single to reach number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, and was certified gold on March 20, 1967. In 2021, Rolling Stone ranked the track at number 280 on its list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. Starting Bid $200
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2026. Brian Epstein Document Signed. DS, two pages, 8 x 10, July 13, 1966. Contract between Bernard Delfont of the Prince of Wales Theatre and Brian Epstein of NEMS Presentations Ltd, for an untitled production starring Frankie Howerd and Cilla Black. Signed at the conclusion in blue ballpoint by Epstein. In fine condition, with a central vertical fold. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $200
2027. Klaus Voormann Signed Original Drawing of John lennon. Original drawing by Klaus Voormann of John Lennon at
the Record Plant recording studio in New York City, accomplished in graphite on an off-white 8.25 x 11.5 sheet, signed vertically along the right side by Voormann. The drawing, which is entitled “Record Plant New York” and marked as “D 69,” depicts Lennon resting on a studio couch next to his guitar during the recording of the 1971 album Imagine; producer Phil Spector is pictured in the background. Mounted, matted, and framed to an overall size of 17.5 x 21. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
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Poems Without Titles SIXTEEN PAGES OF POEMS WRITTEN BY BOB DYLAN WHEN HE WAS A TEENAGER, IN 1959 AND 1960. When Bobby Zimmerman arrived at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis in the autumn of 1959, he was 18 years old and already intent on becoming a celebrated singer-songwriter. To do this, he immersed himself in the folk music clubs, record stores, and bookshops of the funky Dinkytown neighborhood near the University, planning to, as he wrote in his 2004 memoir Chronicles: Volume One, “trade in his electric guitar for an acoustic, and begin surveying the depths of roots music, both new and old[.]” He also read as much poetry as he could find, and was particularly influenced by the Beat poets and those from whom they had learned. Gregory Corso, Jack Kerouac, and Lawrence Ferlinghetti all shape Dylan’s “Poems Without Titles,” as do Walt Whitman, Edgar Allan Poe, and Allen Ginsberg. One night before going on stage to perform folk songs at the 10 O’Clock Scholar, in late 1959 or early 1960, the young man renamed himself “Bob Dylan.” His fascination with his new name is literally on every page of “Poems Without Titles”; he is clearly enjoying the novelty of it as he writes it, and even refers to a string of zingy aphorisms as “Dylanisms.” Goofy, witty, sexy, raunchy, reflective, and wise, “Poems Without Titles” are among the earliest surviving writings by Dylan. What they reveal of his tremendous career to come, his 2016 Nobel Laureateship in Literature, and the lyrics he is still writing at 80, are matchless and of vital importance to both literary and music scholarship, and to cultural history.
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Hand-drawn title page for Dylan’s “Poems Without Titles” 2058. Bob Dylan Hand-Drawn Title Page: “Poems Without Titles”. Hand-drawn title page by Bob Dylan, one
page, 8.5 x 11, taken from his circa 1960 ‘Poems Without Titles’ penned while at the University of Minnesota. In ink and pencil, Dylan writes out the name of the poetic compilation, “Poems Without Titles,” and draws two abstract sketches. In very good condition, with creasing, stains, and paper loss to the edges.
Bob Dylan Title Page Copyright © 2022 Babinda Music Provenance: Christie’s, 11/21/05 Starting Bid $1000
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Dylan’s coffeehouse date: “I flipped when she recited all of Prufrock by heart” 2059. Bob Dylan Signed Handwritten Poem: “I Thought She Was Hip”. Fantastic handwritten poem
in pencil by Bob Dylan, signed “Dylan,” one page, 8.5 x 11, taken from his circa 1960 ‘Poems Without Titles’ penned while at the University of Minnesota. The humorous poem tells the story of a coffee date, beginning: “I thought she was hip when we drank coffee and I flipped when she recited all of Prufrock by heart.” Impressed by her fascinating conversation—she fills him on on the “squares down in Lexington” and the “Zen Lunitics [sic] of the Orient”—the date unravels when she expects him to hold the door for her upon leaving: “I puked down her sweater and ordered some more coffee.” In fine condition.
Filled with Beat-era imagery of coffeehouses, poetry recitations, and “Zen Lunatics,” this wonderfully rendered poem captures Dylan’s playful storytelling at its finest, while also evoking some of his early influences. First, the coffeehouse setting was both the backdrop of the Beat generation that inspired much of Dylan’s early work, and where he got his start as a performer—first at the 10 O’Clock Scholar near the University of Minneapolis, and later in the coffeehouses of Greenwich Village. Second, he refers to a piece by one of his favorite poets at the time, T. S. Eliot, author of the ‘The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock’—the tale of a sexually frustrated middle-aged man who has ‘measured out his life in coffee spoons.’ In Dylan’s 1965 classic ‘Desolation Row,’ he would invoke Eliot directly: ‘And Ezra Pound and T. S. Eliot / Fighting in the captain’s tower / While calypso singers laugh at them / And fishermen hold flowers.’ Finally, the poem ends with a simple twist of fate: after a seemingly successful date, the poet and his companion make it to the coffee shop door. Disgusted at being expected “to open the damn thing,” he vomits all over her and decides to order another coffee instead. It’s an unexpected reversal of fortune that undermines society’s expectations of chivalry. Like Prufrock, the poet has abandoned women for coffee. Dylan’s sly humor and keen storytelling abilities are on display in this enjoyable handwritten poem. Bob Dylan Poem Copyright © 2022 Babinda Music Provenance: Christie’s, 11/21/05 Starting Bid $2500
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A trio of “Dylanisms” on identity, penned as Robert Zimmerman became Bob Dylan
2060. Bob Dylan Triple-Signed Handwritten Poems: “Sholom Alechem”. Trio of handwritten poems in pencil by
Bob Dylan, with two signed “Dylanism” and one signed “Dylan,” one page, 8.5 x 11, taken from his circa 1960 ‘Poems Without Titles’ penned while at the University of Minnesota. The first piece begins with a Hebrew greeting, “Sholom alechem, all you mothers,” adapting a phrase from his life as Robert Allen Zimmerman, who celebrated his bar mitzvah in Hibbing, Minnesota, on May 22, 1954. It’s a warning to mothers: “If you could only see him tonite… He isn’t as hip and cool as you think he is— or as he is supposed to be.” The second, an aphoristic five-line take on quitting smoking, concludes: “I love to smoke Almost as much As I love to love.”
The third is a deep, existential observation: “I search the depths of my soul for an answer But there is no answer Because there is no question And there is no time.” In very good to fine condition, with some staining to the lower left corner, and minor chipping to the edges. These three poems, all with autobiographical undertones, are unique in their diversity: the first is written as something of a conversation; the second is an outtake from everyday life; and the third comments on man’s search for meaning. Thematically, however, they all address a crisis of identity—perhaps drawn from life, inspired by the poet’s metamorphosis from Robert Zimmerman to Bob Dylan. Bob Dylan Poem Copyright © 2022 Babinda Music Provenance: Christie’s, 11/21/05 Starting Bid $2500
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“Within this world of tormented rush— of bastard daughters of mothers’ sons of Mr. Society—” 2061. Bob Dylan Triple-Signed Handwritten Poems: “Look at Marvin”. Trio of handwritten poems in pencil by
Bob Dylan, all signed “Dylan,” one page, 8.5 x 11, taken from his circa 1960 ‘Poems Without Titles’ penned while at the University of Minnesota. The first, beginning, “Look at Marvin,” tells the tale of a 20-year-old puking on his date’s dress—a story that Dylan explores more than once in the collection. The second, one of the most political and symbolic poems from the collection, begins: “Within this world of tormented rush— of bastard daughters of mothers’ sons of Mr. Society— And of dirty little mouths— And of King Clocks And of green pieces of eight that can buy anything in sight.” The closing lines refer to Odetta, one of the leading figures in the folk revival. Dylan would later say, ‘The first thing that turned me on to folk singing was Odetta.’ Between the cadence, repetition, and subject matter, this verse is reminiscent of ‘A Hard Rain’s A-Gonna Fall,’ one of Dylan’s most powerful and complex early works.
“Goddamn! Those Trains Are Loud.” In fine condition. Bob Dylan Poem Copyright © 2022 Babinda Music Provenance: Christie’s, 11/21/05 Starting Bid $2500
The last poem, a simple juxtaposition of nature and industry, compares the musical raga of a bird’s song to being run over by a train:
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Colorful and crass, Dylan pens a toilet triumph: “I thought I saw Humphrey pissing into a hot bowl of tomatoe soup”
2062. Bob Dylan Twice-Signed Handwritten Poem: “I Thought I Saw Humphrey Pissing”. Imaginative and
In very good to fine condition, with minor edge chipping, and old tape stains to the top edge. In spite of its boorish subject matter, this poem reveals Dylan’s crude sense of humor in late adolescence—poetically rendered in highly creative detail. Taken as an exercise in poetic imagery, this may be considered a triumph in toilet humor.
“I thought I saw Humphrey pissing into a hot bowl of tomatoe soup”
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rather lengthy handwritten poem in pencil by Bob Dylan, signed at the top, “Dylanism,” and at the bottom, “Dylan,” one page, 8.5 x 11, taken from his circa 1960 ‘Poems Without Titles’ penned while at the University of Minnesota. The coarse poem begins,
and goes on to tell the crass tale in colorful detail: “The deep yellow splurbs of thunder that shook all humanity he pissed beer; he pissed rum he pissed whiskey; he pissed wine— the deep, rich, red wine that he drank only the night before.”
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The young Dylan casts aside “idiots” before his rise to fame: “Why can’t they leave me be—why don’t they keep their distance”
2063. Bob Dylan Signed Handwritten Poem: “I Meet These Idiots”. Visionary handwritten poem in pencil by Bob Dylan, signed “Dylan,” one page, 8.5 x 11, taken from his circa 1960 ‘Poems Without Titles’ penned while at the University of Minnesota. The poem casts the pre-fame Dylan in an interesting light—even then, he wanted to be left alone by hangers-on. The poem begins:
visits—many seeking the ‘truth’ that they thought Dylan held. He discusses the period in his memoirs, Chronicles: Volume One. Dylan, for his part, considered himself a song-and-dance man—not a savior—and wanted no part of that scene. This poem seems to anticipate his future fame, calling out the rubberneckers who stare and ask: “Do I know him?” or “I know who he is.”
“I meet these Idiots who can’t be silent and I die each time— Why can’t they leave me be—why don’t they keep their distance.”
This poem is further echoed in his epic and bitter 1975 song ‘Idiot Wind,’ not just in title but in content—especially in the second verse: ‘People see me all the time / And they just can’t remember how to act / Their minds are filled with big ideas / Images and distorted facts.’ In both instances, the works begin with general ‘idiots’ before drawing to focus on a singular ‘idiot’—someone with whom he no longer wishes to associate. A superb and insightful poem from the young Bob Dylan.
In fine condition.
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At the height of his fame in 1966, Bob Dylan would famously go into seclusion at Woodstock, where ‘dropouts and druggies,’ ‘moochers’ and ‘goons’ would frequently make unwelcome
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“She was gone— out of sight but not out of mind”
2064. Bob Dylan Signed Handwritten Poem: “Here We Sit Inside Our Toilets”. Desirable handwritten poem
in pencil by Bob Dylan, signed “Dylanism,” one page, 8.5 x 11, taken from his circa 1960 ‘Poems Without Titles’ penned while at the University of Minnesota. An interesting ‘story within a story,’ beginning and ending with Dylan on his toilet. In the middle, he writes of two midnight trysts: “My broad last night had it she was wild—she was cool she was hip—she was beat she was frantic— she was what I needed… But then the lights came on and she was gone— out of sight but not out of mind.”
A second rendezvous ends in the opposite manner: “But again the lights came on and she was gone / out of mind— but not out of sight.” In fine condition. A fine piece of work using a classic story structure, with language that echoes the title of his great 1992 comeback album, Time Out of Mind. Bob Dylan Poem Copyright © 2022 Babinda Music Provenance: Christie’s, 11/21/05 Starting Bid $2500
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Dinkytown parties and open doors— a ballad to Dylan’s friends and early successes
2065. Bob Dylan Signed Handwritten Poem: “I Was Sitting On My Stool”. Lively handwritten poem in
pencil by Bob Dylan, signed “Dylan,” one page, 8.5 x 11, taken from his circa 1960 ‘Poems Without Titles’ penned while at the University of Minnesota. A playful poem about a Minneapolis house party, beginning: “I was sitting on my stoot Gazing into air When the door opened And the wind blew in And someone yelled ‘Shut that goddamn door.’” The door re-opens and in come a cavalcade of friends: “In swaggered Dave with Suzy and Ben And Bobbie and Joni with Paul And in mamboed Lyne.” Together they await “Cousin Jeany,” who never arrives before the poem ends:
“Everything was wild And everything was great ‘’Til Marshall walked in and asked ‘Where’s the party tonite?’” In fine condition, with some light staining to the lower left corner. A peppy poem evoking the Dinkytown party scene, where some of Dylan’s earliest recordings were made—for example, the ‘Minneapolis Party Tape’ was famously recorded in Bonnie Beecher’s Minneapolis apartment around the same time that this poem was written. The text is more suggestive of a punkrock party anthem (long before such things existed) than the other folk and Beat-inspired works found in ‘Poems Without Titles,’ making it one of the more unusual poems of the group. Bob Dylan Poem Copyright © 2022 Babinda Music Provenance: Christie’s, 11/21/05 Starting Bid $2500
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Two Imagist poems by Dylan on music and nature: “A dark haired Einstein sits and strums”
2066. Bob Dylan Signed Handwritten Poem: “A Dark Haired Einstein”. Two handwritten poems in pencil
by Bob Dylan, both signed “Dylan,” one page, 8.5 x 11, taken from his circa 1960 ‘Poems Without Titles’ penned while at the University of Minnesota. Two simple poems executed in the style of the Imagist school, the first about music and the second about nature. The first poem begins: “A dark haired Einstein sits and strums and we all sing Bald Mountain.” Perhaps a self-portrait, Dylan opens the poem with the image of a genius strumming his guitar while the group sings ‘Bald Mountain’—presumably Odetta’s 1960 trucker ballad ‘I’ve Been Driving on Bald Mountain,’ in which she belts the repeating lines: ‘Looka here, buddy, where’d ja get your learnin’?’ In May 1960, Dylan would drop out of the University of Minnesota, eschewing book learnin’ for the lessons of the ramblin’ road. Dylan would later use the image of Einstein-as-musician in his lyrics for the 1965 classic ‘Desolation Row’ (‘Einstein, disguised as Robin Hood, with his memories in a trunk… You would not think to look at him, but he was famous, long ago, for playing the electric violin on Desolation Row’).
The second poem asks: “What kind of place is this when a man can’t love a simple tree and when he does is ashamed of what he sees.” In both cases, erasures to the text are evidence of Dylan’s quest to pare down his work, simplifying the poetic statement to create a resonant image: the second line of the first poem was originally “sits cross,” and the first line of the second poem began as “what the hell.” The second poem, in particular, takes on an entirely new tone in its revised form. In fine condition. Bob Dylan Poem Copyright © 2022 Babinda Music Provenance: Christie’s, 11/21/05 Starting Bid $2500
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Visually provocative concrete poetry by Bob Dylan, commenting on religion 2067. Bob Dylan Signed Handwritten Poem: “The Beautiful Rosery”. Unique handwritten poem in pencil by Bob Dylan, signed “Dylan,” one page, 8.5 x 11, taken from his circa 1960 ‘Poems Without Titles’ penned while at the University of Minnesota. Poetic commentary on religion, expressed in a visual manner reminiscent of George Herbert, e. e. cummings, or Allen Ginsberg. In the poem, the “Beautiful Rosery” that defines some people’s lives “flows down the gutter! The holy gutter” —these words written in a diagonal, staircase style. It concludes with an enlightened free-verse quatrain: “And some poor soul is searching and I pity him.” In fine condition. This is the most aesthetically interesting poem from Dylan’s ‘Poems Without Titles,’ deliberately written and re-written (the initial, linear draft erased) to express itself both lyrically and visually. Most importantly, this poem shows that Dylan was paying attention to both the text and its visual appearance. He would take this type of lyrical-visual experiment to
the next level in the innovative film made for ‘Subterranean Homesick Blues,’ in which Dylan drops a series of cue cards with the song’s lyrics written on them. Several of these words are creatively rendered—for example, ‘Whirlpool’ is curved to suggest a downward spiral. This poem serves as a stepping stone on the path toward the important ‘Subterranean’ video. Dylan continues to work as a visual artist, and is particularly well-known for his ‘Drawn Blank’ series—a visual autobiography capturing his life on the road—and his ‘Mondo Scripto’ illustrated lyrics. Bob Dylan Poem Copyright © 2022 Babinda Music Provenance: Christie’s, 11/21/05 Starting Bid $2500
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This wheel’s on fire— the youthful Dylan’s long, twisted tale of ex-girlfriends 2068. Bob Dylan Signed Handwritten Poem: “Once Upon a Time”. Lengthy handwritten poem in pencil
by Bob Dylan, signed “Dylan,” four pages, 8.5 x 11, taken from his circa 1960 ‘Poems Without Titles’ penned while at the University of Minnesota. The long, playful poem is written in a two-column format and tells a circular tale of youthful lusts, loves, and conquests. Chronicling a wheel of ex-girlfriends by the names of Judy, Ione, Carol, Barbara, another Judy, and Adele before a final return to Judy #1, the poem begins:
In the end he returns to Judy, and “the circle starts over.” The poem concludes: “I don’t fit in anymore I’m lost And my trouble is… I know it.”
“Once upon a time there was Judy and she said hi to me when no one else could take the time— And she was small and cute—and tempting and I thought I loved her and I wrote to her but she broke me up when she didn’t write back—and I died for a year.”
In fine condition.
Other girls wore rings on their fingers, had parents that liked him, and left him confused: “And I lost myself not in tears, you understand
but in memory of identity.”
The young Dylan’s composition is not only lyrically rich—often evoking the bawdy imagery common in traditional folk and blues—but visually interesting. In the mode of e. e. cummings, Dylan composes the poem in a stilted, two-column form that frequently places single words on their own line, giving them an emphatic punch: “Loved,” “Her,” “Insane,” “Me,” “Soul,” “Time,” “Night,” “Changed,” “Feelings,” “Temptation,” “Hate,” and “Tears” are among the words that stand alone—just as the poet fears will be his fate, now that he no longer fits in. While the poem’s opening line foretells a fairytale ending, the closing lines suggest an epiphany of maturity—the fables of youth have been replaced by the realities of adulthood. Bob Dylan Poem Copyright © 2022 Babinda Music Provenance: Christie’s, 11/21/05 Starting Bid $5000
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“Dylan” explores the human mind and body in three handwritten poems 2069. Bob Dylan Triple-Signed Handwritten Poems: “Fee Fi Fo Fum”. Trio of handwritten poems in pencil by
Bob Dylan, all signed “Dylan,” one page, 8.5 x 11, taken from his circa 1960 ‘Poems Without Titles’ penned while at the University of Minnesota. The first is a common street scene, telling the story of “a pitiful soul who had no hand” —just a fist—who hides the “hideous thing” in his pocket as he passes by. The second begins: “Fee fi fo fum the specific attitudes of human minds chugs along Washington Avenue in the deepness of night and mentions ‘What a beautiful day.’”
lines of the second poem in his song ‘I Shall Be Free No. 10,’ where he sings: ‘Fee, fie, fo, fum, Cassius Clay, here I come.’
In fine condition.
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More than any other page from ‘Poems Without Titles,’ this one exemplifies the highs and lows of Dylan’s early poetry—he quickly turns from curious and thoughtful street observations to a crass bit of toilet humor. He would later use the opening
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Quartet of dialogue-driven poems filled with Dylan’s early influences— from old spirituals to the Mona Lisa 2070. Bob Dylan Quad-Signed Handwritten Poems: “Mona Lisa”. Superb quartet of handwritten poems in pencil
Dylan is known to love Cadillacs, calling one a ‘good car to drive after a war’ in his freewheeling ‘Talkin’ World War III Blues.’ More recently, he would famously—and unexpectedly—appear in a commercial for the Cadillac Escalade in 2007—by that time, he was a long way from Third Avenue. He also did a great ‘Cadillac’ episode on Theme Time Radio Hour.
“I heard this— ‘Let’s all sing Joshua now and we’ll really have a grand time.’”
The last piece places the poet at the intersection of music and visual art, observing the Mona Lisa and alluding to the great jazz saxophonist Charlie Parker:
by Bob Dylan, all signed “Dylan,” one page, 8.5 x 11, taken from his circa 1960 ‘Poems Without Titles’ penned while at the University of Minnesota. The first recalls an overheard choral group:
Dylan refers to the popular African-American spiritual ‘Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho,’ which features the oft-copied refrain ‘And the walls come tumbling down.’ The Traveling Wilburys would adapt that classic line for the chorus of the Dylan-sung ‘Tweeter and the Monkey Man’: ‘And the walls came down / all the way to hell.’ In this brief conversation, the poet places himself as the arbiter of understanding—not unlike the singer of ‘Ballad of a Thin Man,’ who shouts: ‘You try so hard But you don’t understand… Because something is happening here But you don’t know what it is.’
“I ask myself ‘Is she smiling at Yardbird?’” Dylan would later explore the ‘Mona Lisa smile,’ a common trope in art and literature, in his Blonde On Blonde classic ‘Visions of Johanna’: ‘Mona Lisa must have had the highway blues, you can tell by the way she smiles.’ In fine condition. This page from ‘Poems Without Titles’ stands out from the others as the only one signed four times. It is also noteworthy that three of the poems employ dialogue, a construction that Dylan would later utilize in several songs (for example, the ‘I said / He said’ of ‘Bob Dylan’s 115th Dream,’ or the ‘God said / Abe said’ of ‘Highway 61 Revisited’). A fascinating piece filled with evidence of Dylan’s early influences. Bob Dylan Poem Copyright © 2022 Babinda Music
The third, a Minneapolis street scene:
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“I saw a Cadilac grind along Third Avenue in the wee hours of time.”
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Prescient poetry penned six years before his Triumph accident: “The motorcycle just don’t give a damn about anything” 2071. Bob Dylan Triple-Signed Handwritten Poems: “The Motorcycle”. Trio of handwritten poems in pencil by
Bob Dylan, all signed “Dylan,” one page, 8.5 x 11, taken from his circa 1960 ‘Poems Without Titles’ penned while at the University of Minnesota. The first describes somebody blowing their nose during a coffeehouse music session: “Today I sat in at a session and heard somebody blowing their nose— …I saw snot and gook flowing down on the floor blending into the atmosphere of soul sending sounds.” The second, short poem curiously comments on a place filled without people. The last, and most significant, poem begins: “The motorcycle leans he motorcycle swerves the motorcycle drags the motorcycle doesn’t give a damn who gets his nuts stomped on.” In closing lines that foreshadow what was to come, the poem ends: “The motorcycle just don’t give a damn about anything.”
In fine condition. On July 29, 1966, Dylan purportedly crashed his 500 cc Triumph Tiger 100 motorcycle near his home in Woodstock, New York—an accident that has become a critical moment in Dylan lore, and led to his years-long seclusion. Dylan reportedly suffered lacerations to the face and scalp, a concussion, and broke several vertebrae. No ambulance was ever called, but, by many accounts, Dylan ended up at the home of his friend Dr. Edward Thaler to recuperate, while in others, he was driven to Middletown Hospital, where, according to Dylan himself, he spent a week. Two other popular theories exist: either the accident was minor, a mere driveway tip-over, or the crash never actually happened—that Dylan fabricated the story in order to exit his mad rush lifestyle. Crash or no crash, Dylan withdrew from the public and, apart from a few appearances, he did not tour again for almost eight years. Bob Dylan Poem Copyright © 2022 Babinda Music Provenance: Christie’s, 11/21/05 Starting Bid $2500
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Handwritten lyrics for an oft-covered Dylan classic: “Knock knock knocking on Heaven’s door” 2072. Bob Dylan Handwritten and Signed Lyrics for ‘Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door’. Hugely desirable handwritten lyrics by Bob Dylan for his popular song, “Knocking on Heaven’s Door,” one page, 5.25 x 8, The Carlyle letterhead, written in black ballpoint and signed neatly at the conclusion, “Bob Dylan, 2009.” The lyrics, in full: “Mama take this badge off of me I can’t use them anymore It’s getting dark too dark to see Feel like I’m knocking on Heaven’s door Knock knock knocking on Heaven’s door Knock knock knocking on Heaven’s door Knock knock knocking on Heaven’s door Just like so many times before Mama put my guns in the ground I can’t fire them anymore That long black cloud is coming down Feel like I’m knocking on Heaven’s door
Knock knock knocking on Heaven’s door Knock knock knocking on Heaven’s door Knock knock knocking on Heaven’s door Just like so many times before” In very fine condition. Accompanied by a 2013 letter of authenticity from Jeff Rosen, president of the Bob Dylan Music Company, in full: “I have represented Bob Dylan for the past 35 years. This letter will certify that the lyrics to Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door contained herein are original Bob Dylan manuscripts, written in his own hand on Carlyle New York hotel stationery. To the best of my knowledge, there are only five of these manuscripts that exist as of the date of this letter.” Composed by Dylan for the soundtrack of the 1973 film Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid, ‘Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door’ was released as a single two months after the film’s premiere and became a worldwide hit. It remains one of Dylan’s most enduring and oft-covered songs from the 1970s, with popular recordings by the likes of Guns N’ Roses, Eric Clapton, and Randy Crawford. With just two short verses and a chorus, Dylan biographer Clinton Heylin described the song as ‘an exercise in splendid simplicity.’ Starting Bid $5000
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Dylan writes out his most-performed song: “All along the watchtower princes kept the view / All the women came and went barefoot servants too” 2073. Bob Dylan Handwritten and Signed Lyrics for ‘All Along the Watchtower’. Incredible handwritten lyrics by Bob Dylan for his brilliant song, “All Along the Watchtower,” one page, 8.25 x 11.75, written in black ink and signed neatly at the conclusion, “Bob Dylan, 2013.” The lyrics, in full: “There must be some kind of way out of here said the joker to the thief There’s too much confusion and I can’t get no relief Businessmen they drink my wine and ploughmen dig my earth None of them along the line know what any of it is worth No reason to get excited the thief he kindly spoke There are many here among us who feel that life is but a joke But you and I we’ve been through that and this is not our fate Let us not talk falsely now the hour is getting late All along the watchtower princes kept the view All the women came and went barefoot servants too
Outside in the distance a wildcat did growl Two riders were approaching and the the wind began to howl” In very fine condition. Accompanied by a 2014 letter of authenticity from Jeff Rosen, president of the Bob Dylan Music Company, in full: “I represent Bob Dylan. This letter will certify that the hand-written lyrics to All Along the Watchtower, contained herein, is an authentic Bob Dylan manuscript, signed and dated in his own hand.” Written and recorded by Bob Dylan for his 1967 album John Wesley Harding, “All Along the Watchtower” has become one of the songwriter’s most enduring hits—it appears on most of his greatest hits compilations and has been performed in concert more than any of his other songs. It earned further acclaim with Jimi Hendrix’s recording on Electric Ladyland; of the cover, Dylan said: ‘I liked Jimi Hendrix’s record of this and ever since he died I’ve been doing it that way…Strange how when I sing it, I always feel it’s a tribute to him in some kind of way.’ Starting Bid $5000
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Ultra-desirable handwritten set list from Bob Dylan’s Never ending Tour, highlighted by “Rolling Stone,” “Rainy Day Woman,” and “Highway 61”
2074. Bob Dylan Handwritten Set List. Rare handwritten
set list by Bob Dylan for his show at the Municipal Auditorium in Charleston, West Virginia, on October 23, 1990, one page, 8.5 x 11, listing the nineteen songs he performed along with their keys. In addition to two traditional covers, “Ol McDonald” and “Wagoneer’s Lad,” Dylan mostly played his 1960s classics, including: “Sweet Marie,” “Big Girl,” “All Along,” “Rainy Day Woman,” “It’s Allright Ma,” “Don’t Think Twice,” “Knockin’ on Heavens,” “Rolling Stone,” “It Ain’t Me Babe,” and “Highway 61.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA and a printout of the full set list.
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Dylan took to the stage at the Charleston Municipal Auditorium on October 23, 1990, for concert #244 of the legendary Never Ending Tour. This setlist accurately records the songs he played that night, highlighted by a number of his greatest hits—’All Along The Watchtower,’ ‘Rainy Day Women #12 & 35,’ ‘It’s Alright, Ma (I’m Only Bleeding),’ ‘Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door,’ ‘Like A Rolling Stone,’ ‘It Ain’t Me, Babe,’ and ‘Highway 61 Revisited.’ It is interesting that Dylan denotes the key of each one, as he often changes the arrangements for his songs in live performances—sometimes quite radically. A super desirable Dylan piece, with the titles of some of his classic tunes penned in his own hand. Starting Bid $1000
Rare handwritten working lyrics for a Bob Dylan classic: “She takes just like a woman / She aches — / She makes love — / But she breaks just like a little girl”
2075. Bob Dylan Handwritten and Signed Working Lyrics for ‘Just Like a Woman’. Rare handwritten working
lyrics in pencil for “Just Like a Woman” from his 1966 masterpiece Blonde on Blonde, signed “Bob Dylan,” two pages, 5.25 x 7.5, no date. Dylan writes out the complete song with its chorus and four verses, making several minor emendations, insertions, and corrections throughout. The lyrics begin: “Nobody feels any pain / To lie exhausted laughing inside the rain / Everybody knows baby’s got new clothes / But lately I see her ribbons and her bows / Have fallen from her curls / She takes just like a woman / She aches — / She makes love — / But she breaks just like a little girl.” In very good to fine condition, with a central horizontal fold to each page, reinforced with tape on the back. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA.
These important lyrics provide a remarkable window into Dylan’s creative process, as he makes minor changes along the way to an iconic finished product. The most notable change is found in the second line: “to lie exhausted laughing inside the rain” becomes “tonight as I stand inside the rain” in the final recording. Further, the middle lines in the chorus in this draft, “she aches / she makes love,” are reversed from the final song. This working text boasts a number of the minor changes Dylan made to the lyrics—adding a “that,” a “but,” or a “please” to precede a line—all of which come together to create an impactful ode. Although the single peaked at #33 on the Billboard Hot 100, “Just Like a Woman” has been recognized as one of Dylan’s greatest compositions. In 2011, Rolling Stone magazine ranked it at #232 in their list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. Starting Bid $1000
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2076. Bob Dylan Signed Divorce Document. DS, signed “Robert Dylan,” one page, 8.5 x 11, September 25, 1992. Document originating from Dylan’s divorce from Carolyn Dennis, boldly signed at the conclusion in blue ink by Dylan, and countersigned in ballpoint by his attorney. Includes a child support document, plus the 25-page marital settlement agreement. In fine condition. Bob Dylan married Carolyn Dennis, a backup singer and Broadway performer, in 1986, and the couple’s divorce was finalized in October 1992. This is a highly unusual document, as their marriage was completely unknown to both Dylan’s fans and the media until the 2001 publication of Down the Highway: The Life of Bob Dylan by Howard Sounes.Starting Bid $300
A ‘mix-tape’ of Bob Dylan phone calls from 1963, with snippets of six classic songs
2077. Bob Dylan 1963 Phone Recording with Snippets of (6) Songs.
Cassette tape containing nearly nine minutes (8:49) of a recorded phone call of Bob Dylan from circa May-June 1963. The recording was originally made by his friend, Minneapolis musician and journalist Tony ‘Little Sun’ Glover, who held a microphone to the receiver of a telephone and captured snippets of six songs played and sung by Dylan—‘Ballad of Hollis Brown,’ ‘Girl from the North Country,’ ‘Boots of Spanish Leather,’ ‘Eternal Circle,’ ‘Hero Blues,’ and early working stanzas for ‘Tomorrow Is a Long Time.’ In fine condition. A more detailed description of the tape and its contents can be found in our online description. Starting Bid $200
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Jimi Hendrix Scarce self-portrait ‘stick figure’ sketch by Jimi Hendrix
2085. Jimi Hendrix Original Sketch with Signature.
Rare original self-portrait sketch by Jimi Hendrix, depicting himself in stick figure form, sweating with a guitar strapped to his waist, accomplished in black felt tip on an off-white 4 x 4.25 sheet of notebook paper that is signed neatly below, “Jimi Hendrix.” The sketch is likewise affixed to a 5.25 x 8.25 backing sheet. Interestingly, Hendrix has drawn himself playing guitar right handed, but the distinctive curly hair can be clearly discerned as his own. In fine condition. The consignor notes that the sketch was drawn at the Stadhalle in Offenbach,
Germany, on May 18, 1967, when Hendrix was at the venue to perform on a television and radio show called ‘Beat Beat Beat.’ Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks, and by a letter of provenance from the original recipient, which reads: “I obtained it 1967 in the town hall of Offenbach/Germany near Frankfurt. From there our local radio and TV station ‘Hessischer Rundfunk’ broadcasted a series of concert called “Beat Beat Beat.’” Starting Bid $1000
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Jimi Hendrix Experience, Traffic, and Small Faces and others
2086. Jimi Hendrix Experience, Traffic, Small Faces, and Others Signatures. Vintage autograph album measur-
ing 4.75 x 4.25, signed inside on the same page in ballpoint by the Jimi Hendrix Experience, with Hendrix signing—“Love to you, Jimi Hendrix,” “Mitch, xxx,” and “Love, Noel Redding, Bass, xxx.” A hard to come by undedicated set of set of Experience signatures with no notations and nice signature placement on a very clean page. The album is also signed by several other notable rock musicians of the day, including Roy
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Orbison, the Small Faces (Steve Marriott, Kenney Jones, Ian McLagan, and Ronnie Lane), and Steve Marriott on another page in first name only, the Walker Brothers, Cat Stevens, Engelbert Humperdinck, Graham Nash (The Hollies), Traffic (Jim Capaldi, Chris Wood, Dave Mason, and Steve Winwood, whose signature is on a loose album page), members of Tomorrow (Steve Howe and John “Twink” Alder), and more. In fine condition. Starting Bid $1000
The only handbill for Jimi’s appearances at the legendary Marquee Club 2087. Jimi Hendrix Experience 1967 Marquee Club Handbill. Rare
original 5.5 x 9.25 handbill advertising the Jimi Hendrix Experience’s show at the Marquee Club in London on October 24, 1967, the last of their four performances at the venue. Expecting a “massive crowd for this date,” the handbill urges fans to purchase tickets in advance. This was a special appearance by the Experience, as they were already an international sensation, after having toured the United States and performed at the Monterey Pop Festival. In very good to fine condition, with a split to the left side of the central horizontal fold. This handbill has remained in very nice shape, especially when comparing it to the condition of others that have sold elsewhere in previous auctions. Starting Bid $200
2088. Jimi Hendrix Experience 1969 Stuttgart Poster. Spectacular color 25 x 35.55 poster for a fictional Jimi Hendrix show in Stuttgart, Germany, on January 15, 1969, designed by Gunther Kieser with stunning psychedelic artwork. Affixed to a same-size mount and in very good to fine condition, with some ceasing and wear, primarily to the corners and edges. This ‘merchandising’ variant of the poster was printed by Darien House for sale during Hendrix’s U.S. tour in the Spring of 1969. The original posters for the German tour were so popular that they were reproduced for sale at Hendrix’s U.S. shows. The imaginary concert date of 1.15.69 was printed on the poster, so they were not to be mistaken for the original concert posters which had the date of 19.1.69. Starting Bid $200
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Jimi gives an awe-inspiring performance at the Northern California Folk-Rock Festival
2089. Jimi Hendrix Experience: Rare 1969 Northern California Folk-Rock Festival Program. Extremely rare original
(not a reprint) program for the 2nd Annual Northern California Folk-Rock Festival held at the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds in San Jose, California, on May 23-25, 1969, 8.5 x 11.5, 20 pages, which features an opening letter from KROQ-FM program director Rick Carroll, and terrific images of the scheduled performers: the Jimi Hendrix Experience, Jefferson Airplane, The Chambers Brothers, Eric Burdon, Canned Heat, Steve Miller, Chuck Berry, and more. In fine condition, with light scuffs, stains, and creases to covers, with a pin hole to upper left corner passing through the entire program. Starting Bid $300
2090. Jimi Hendrix and Led Zeppelin: 1969 Annual Northern California Folk-Rock Festival Poster. Original first printing color 14 x 20.5 poster designed
by Linda Segul for the 2nd Annual Northern California Folk-Rock Festival held at the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds in San Jose, California, on May 23-25, 1969, which featured performances by the Jimi Hendrix Experience, Led Zeppelin, Jefferson Airplane, The Chambers Brothers, Eric Burdon, Spirit, Canned Heat, Buffy Sainte-Marie, The Youngbloods, Steve Miller, Chuck Berry, Muddy Waters, and more. Rolled and in fine condition. Starting Bid $200
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A rare program from Jimi Hendrix’s 1970 Cry of Love tour, his final tour
2091. Jimi Hendrix: Rare 1970 New York Pop Festival Program. Scarce original (not a reprint) program for the New York Pop Festival held at Downing Stadium on Randalls Island on July 17-19, 1970, 8.5 x 11, 24 pages, with the inside featuring images of scheduled performers like the Jimi Hendrix Experience, Grand Funk Railroad, Jethro Tull, Joe Cocker, Van Morrison, Steppenwolf, Richie Havens, Ten Years After, Mountain, Sly and the Family Stone, Ravi Shankar, and The Tony Williams Lifetime, who will be joined on stage by Jack Bruce, Eric Clapton, and special guest star Miles Davis. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
2092. Jimi Hendrix: Martin Sharp ‘Explosion’ Poster. Original
color 27.5 x 36.75 Big O Posters Inc. poster of a painting by Australian artist Martin Sharp of Jimi Hendrix entitled ‘Explosion,’ which shows a raucous detonation of bright psychedelic color as Hendrix plays his electric guitar. White captioning along the bottom edge reads: “MS16 HENDRIX by Martin Sharp Published by Big O Posters Ltd. 219 Eversleigh Road London SW11 5UY 01-228-3392 Printed in England” and “Big O Posters Inc. Box 6186. Charlottesville VA. 22906. U.S.A. 804295-0566.” Rolled and in fine condition, with trivial edgewear, including a small crease to the lower left corner, and subtle rippling towards the upper half. Starting Bid $200
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The Who
Full 1966 autographs of The Who, with clipped Moon and Townshend hair samples
2114. The Who Signatures with Clipped Hair from Pete Townshend and Keith Moon. Vintage circa 1996 autograph
album, 6 x 4.25, signed inside on adjacent pages in ballpoint by Pete Townshend, John Entwistle, Roger Daltrey, and Keith Moon, with both pages bearing tape-affixed clusters of hair belonging to Moon and Townshend. The album also contains signatures belonging to Rolling Stones musicians Mick Jagger and Bill Wyman. In very good condition, with heavy overall wear to the much-loved album, all pages and covers loose, and old tape stains throughout.
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Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks, and by a letter of provenance from the original recipient: “My friend and I were going to a gig at The in Crowd, Mare Street...on 15th January 1966...We got there early and while we were waiting outside...someone mentioned...that all of The Who were in a pub just along the road...Sure enough they were inside...We got chatting to them & I asked if we could have some of their hair. Keith Moon & Pete Townshend were up for it...I stood on a chair to cut Pete’s hair & he asked me not to take too much off. My friend then cut some of Keith’s hair.” Starting Bid $300
Specially created oversized The Who ‘Tommy’ concert series poster
2115. The Who ‘Tommy’ Fillmore East First Printing Poster. Extremely rare first printing color 23.25 x
37.25 poster for The Who’s legendary six-night concert stand in which they performed the newly released Tommy in its entirety at the Fillmore East on October 20-25, 1970. The poster features a red-white-and-blue design by David Byrd, and reads prominently, “The Who, Performing Their Entire Rock-Opera, ‘Tommy.’” Rolled and in very good to fine condition, with creasing and short tears along the left edge. Starting Bid $300
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Super rare 1967 Murray the K’s historic ‘Easter’ program signed by The Who and Cream when both groups made their American debuts
2116. The Who and Cream (Eric Clapton and Ginger Baker) Signed Murray the K’s 1967 Music in the Fifth Dimension Easter Show Program. Incredible official
program for Murray the K’s Music in the Fifth Dimension musical showcase at New York’s RKO Radio Theater on March 28, 1967, sixteen pages, 9 x 12, signed on the back cover in ballpoint by The Who (Keith Moon, Roger Daltrey, John Entwistle, and Pete Townshend) and by Cream musicians Eric Clapton and Ginger Baker. This rare program features assorted advertisements and images of all the scheduled acts, including: The Who, The Cream, Simon and Garfunkel, The
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Young Rascals, Mandala, Phil Ochs, Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, Mitch Ryder, Jim and Jean, and more. Program features an ownership notation to the last page, and the front cover is signed by an unknown hand. In fine condition, with light handling wear. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the grandson of the original recipient. An extremely rare program considered one of the ‘holy grails’ of rock concert programs, which is made all the more desirable by the super rare addition of several rock star signatures—this marks the first signed Murray the K’s Easter program that we have ever offered. Starting Bid $1000
The Doors Three pages of Jim Morrison’s handwritten lyrics for “Love Her Madly”
2127. Jim Morrison Handwritten Lyrics for ‘Love Her Madly’. Complete handwritten lyrics by Jim Morrison for
The Doors’ hit song ‘Love Her Madly,’ three pages, 8.5 x 14, penned in brown felt tip in Morrison’s distinctive hand. At the head, Morrison credits the song to Doors guitarist “Krieger,” which has been struck through, as have the first two words in the title: “Don’t you love her madly?” The text is the complete final version as released in 1971, beginning: “Don’t you love her madly? / Don’t you need her badly? / Don’t you love her ways? / Tell me what you say?” In fine condition. Provenance: Rock n Roll, Sotheby’s, June 24, 2014, which stated that the manuscript was owned by Danny Sugerman, biographer of the Doors and their last manager.
Released in March 1971, “Love Her Madly” was the first single from The Doors’ sixth studio album L.A. Woman, their final record before the death of Jim Morrison. The song became one of the highest-charting hits for The Doors, peaking at number eleven on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. As a rare lyrical manuscript by the Doors frontman for one of their greatest hits, this is an amazing and incredibly rare Morrison piece. Starting Bid $5000
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Rare privately printed edition of Morrison’s first poetic work, signed by the artist
2128. Jim Morrison Signed Private-Edition Book: ‘The Lords: Notes on Vision’. Exceedingly rare signed book: The
Lords: Notes on Vision. First edition, printed as a limited issue of 100 unsigned copies. Self-published and privately printed by Western Lithographers, Los Angeles, 1969. Housed in the original blue portfolio with red string tie and gilt lettering, “The Lords / Notes on Vision / James Douglas Morrison,” 8.5 x 11, 82 loose-leaf pages. Prominently signed on the title sheet in brown felt tip, “J. Morrison.” These unbound pages could be rearranged in any order by the reader. In fine condition, with edgewear and light creasing to the portfolio, and wear to the portfolio’s red cardstock tiedowns; inner pages are fine to very fine with some slight color transfer from the navy blue portfolio to page edges. This super rare edition of Morrison’s first self-published poetic work is incredibly hard to find: we have offered only two examples of it, both unsigned. As a signed example in unusually good condition, this is a treasure that combines the realms of music and literature. Starting Bid $500
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Led Zeppelin
2138. John Bonham Signature. Blue felt tip signature and
inscription, “Best wishes to Tina, John Bonham,” on an off-white 6 x 5 sheet. In very good condition, with overall creasing and multiple intersecting folds. Accompanied by an original program for the Knebworth Festival 1979, where Led Zeppelin famously performed on August 4 and 11, 1979, and by a letter of provenance from the brother of the original recipient. Starting Bid $200
Sought-after ‘blimp-free’ Led Zeppelin poster for their 1969 California Irvine show 2139. Led Zeppelin 1969 Crawford Hall Poster.
Scarce original color 12 x 19 poster for a Led Zeppelin concert at the University of California Irvine’s Crawford Hall on May 1, 1969. Designed by Chris Boulton, the psychedelic poster depicts the band with capillary wavelike patterns rippling out from each of their foreheads, making for a terrifically kaleidoscopic effect. Stylized text to upper portion reads, “Led Zeppelin, Lee Michaels, Thursday May 1, 8:00 P. M., U. C. Irvine, Crawford Hall,” with the lower border featuring ticket information. The upper border is stamped: “The Groove Co.” Professionally backed and expertly restored to fine condition. The consignor notes that this poster was obtained after the show. This bright and highly displayable concert poster was the band’s last to not include the appearance of a dirigible, the first showing of which occurred the next night in a poster for their show in Pasadena; the Zeppelin blimp then became a staple in nearly all future promotional materials. Starting Bid $1000
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2140. Led Zeppelin Signed Program. Desirable “An Evening with Led
Zeppelin” program from their 1977 tour, 9 x 12, 16 pages, prominently signed on the first page in blue felt tip by Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, and John Paul Jones. In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA. Starting Bid $200
Gold record presented to Atlantic for the success of Led Zeppelin’s “Whole Lotta Love”
2141. Led Zeppelin RIAA Sales Award for ‘Whole Lotta Love’. Outstanding official white-matte RIAA gold
record sales award “Presented to Atlantic Records to commemorate the sale of more than one million copies of the Atlantic Records pop single record ‘Whole Lotta Love.’” Framed with its gold disc and plate to an overall size of 13.25 x 17.25; the paper backing features its original New York Frame & Picture label. In fine condition, with some wear to the wooden frame. The opening track and lead single from Led Zeppelin II, ‘Whole Lotta Love’ became the group’s first hit in the United States and became their only single to be certified gold on April 13, 1970. Rolling Stone magazine ranked the song as number 75 on its 2004 list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time, and in 2014 listeners to BBC Radio 2 voted it as containing the greatest guitar riff of all time. A great gold record award representing the success of one of Zeppelin’s enduring tracks. Starting Bid $200
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Pink Floyd
2152. Syd Barrett 1961 Cantabrigians Program.
Extremely rare 1961 program presented by The Cantabrigians for a performance of ‘She Stoops to Conquer or The Mistakes of the Night’ at the Cambridgeshire High School for Boys, 5.25 x 7.25, which features Roger Barrett (Syd Barrett of Pink Floyd fame) playing the role of Tom Twist. In very good to fine condition, with creasing and light staining, irregular toning, and a short split to the bottom of the hinge. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $200
2153. Syd Barrett and Roger Waters 1959 Cambridgeshire High School for Boys Panoramic Photograph. Vintage
original semi-glossy 32.5 x 5.5 silver gelatin panoramic photograph of the Cambridgeshire High School for Boys from May 1959, published by Ray Studios Limited of Braintree, Essex. The photograph pictures Roger Barrett (Syd Barrett), Rogers Waters, and Storm Thorgerson, the latter a graphic designer who worked closely with Pink Floyd. Also included is a reproduction of the photograph that details the location of each person. Rolled and in very good condition, with repeating vertical creases and a trimmed bottom edge. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $200
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2154. David Gilmour 1966 Concert Ticket for Jokers Wild. Extremely rare
3.5 x 2.5 concert ticket for a performance by Dave Gilmour’s first band Jokers Wild, which took place at the Central Grammar Boys’ Roman Catholic School in Cambridge, England, on March 25, 1966. The ticket is numbered “205” on the reverse. In fine condition, with overall light creasing. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. In addition to Gilmour, another Jokers Wild band member was Dick Parry, later a notable session musician who played on the Pink Floyd albums Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, and Division Bell. Parry also played at every Pink Floyd live performance between 1973 and 1977. Starting Bid $200
2155. Pink Floyd (9) Stage-used ‘Dark Side of the Moon’ Transparencies. Set of nine (9) stage-used transparencies used by Pink Floyd during concerts in the 1980s. Each 6 x 6 transparency features a different design that was used to project the “Dark Side of the Moon” logo onto the stage while Pink Floyd were performing songs from their landmark 1973 album. In overall fine condition, with some light wear from use. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $200
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Awesome 1969 oversized concert ticket for Pink Floyd, signed beautifully by the entire band
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2156. Pink Floyd Signed 1969 Oversized Concert Ticket.
Extremely rare and magnificent oversized 6 x 3.5 ticket for a Pink Floyd concert on March 27, 1969, at St. James Hall in Chesterfield, England, as part of the Chesterfield Technical College Summer Ball, signed neatly on the reverse in black felt tip by David Gilmour, Roger Waters, Nick Mason, and Rick Wright. The ticket features brilliant psychedelic fluorescent
lettering, with the band’s name prominent to the left side, and the right listing concert information like the venue and the date. The bottom edge is numbered as “630.” In very good to fine condition, with ultra light soiling, creasing, and a vertical fold. A hugely desirable fully signed ticket with immense display value and four perfectly placed autographs. Starting Bid $1000
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Queen Desirable fully signed and uninscribed Hot Space album by Queen
2160. Queen Signed Album. UK vinyl pressing of the 1982 Queen album Hot Space, which has been signed on the front cover in black ballpoint by Freddie Mercury and Roger Taylor, and in blue ballpoint by John Deacon and Brian May. The consignor notes that the autographs were obtained at the Dragonora Hotel in Leeds, England on May 28, 1982, one day before Queen’s show at the Elland Road Football stadium, which was part of the group’s 1982 ‘Hot Space’ tour. In very good to fine condition, with light surface scratches and scuffs. The record is included.
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Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks and by a letter of provenance from the original recipient, which reads: “These signatures were obtained from the Dragonora Hotel (now Hilton) in Leeds City Centre the day before the concert at the home of Leeds United Elland Road Friday 28th May 1982.” An immensely appealing and hugely displayable fully signed Queen album. Starting Bid $500
Neatly penned, uninscribed Queen band portrait 2161. Queen Signed Photograph. Semiglossy 8 x 10 group photo of Queen, signed nicely in blue ballpoint by Freddie Mercury, Roger Taylor, John Deacon, and Brian May. In fine condition, with scattered light creasing. An ideal uninscribed Queen portrait boasting four neat and well-spaced autographs. Starting Bid $1000
2162. Queen Signatures. Ballpoint signatures of Queen—Freddie Mercury, John Deacon, Roger Taylor, and Brian May—on an off-white 5 x 3 card. In very fine condition. Starting Bid $300
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Beautiful set of Queen autographs obtained during their first tour of America as a headliner
2163. Queen Signatures with Provenance Photo of John Deacon. Vintage autograph album, measuring 10 x 3.25 open, signed inside on adjacent album pages in attractive red felt tip by the full Queen lineup—Roger Taylor, who adds “Queen” in bubble letters, Freddie Mercury, John Deacon, and Brian May. In fine condition. Accompanied by a color 3.5 x 4.25 Polaroid photo of the original recipient posing with John Deacon at the Beverly Hilton pool on March 27, 1975, where Queen were staying for three days while gearing up for two very important concerts at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium on March 29th while on their first headline tour of the United States during their Sheer Heart Attack tour. This lot also comes with a letter of provenance, which reads: “My family and I were on holiday in Beverly Hills staying at the Hilton hotel. On Thursday 27 March 1975 whilst at the pool area I noticed the band Queen….I was a huge fan and as you see from the photo I supplied, of myself and John Deacon, put on my Queen T-shirt as soon as I saw them. They each signed the autograph book and Roger Taylor did the QUEEN symbol/art above his name. I then had my photo taken with the now reclusive John Deacon by the pool. It was a short but sweet encounter.” Starting Bid $1000
Elvis Presley 2182. Elvis Presley Twice-Signed 1959 Moulin Rouge Program. Extremely rare original program from
the Moulin Rouge cabaret in Paris, France, from June 30, 1959, measures 11 x 7.75 open, signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint by Elvis Presley, who signs again on the left side of the centerfold program page, which features Nancy Holloway as the night’s main attraction. In overall fine condition, with instances of mounting remnants to signed centerfold page. Accompanied by an original vintage matte-finish 9.5 x 6 photo of Presley posing with several admirers at the Moulin Rouge; the photo includes its original presentation folder, which bears scattered spotting and toning. Starting Bid $200
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1960s
2190. The Byrds Signed Photograph. Fantastic vintage glossy 10 x 8 photo of The Byrds posing together outdoors, signed in felt tip by Jim McGuinn, David Crosby, Michael Clarke, and Chris Hillman. In fine condition, with moderate contrast to the McGuinn and Hillman signatures. An exceptionally young and desirable image of the band. Accompanied by an unsigned ‘Byrdsongs’ sheet music book and two unsigned vintage photos. Starting Bid $200
Perfect set of 1967 Cream autographs with rare handbill
2191. Cream: Clapton, Bruce, and Baker Signatures with Rare Handbill. Vintage 1967 ballpoint signatures of Cream—Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce, and Ginger Baker—on light pink 6 x 4 thick play cardstock dated to January 18, 1967, when the band played at the Stourbridge Town Hall in Stourbridge, England. Included with the autographs is an original ‘Stourbridge Sessions’ handbill, 5 x 8.25, which lists “The Cream” concert on “Weds 18th Jan,” and calls them “The most Fantastic Group on the Scene.” Other bands on the handbill include The Move and The In Betweens. In overall fine condition, with a pin hole to the top of the handbill. Accompanied by a provenance letter from a former Stourbridge Town Hall employee who obtained these signatures. Starting Bid $500 www.RRAuction.com | May 19, 2022 73
2192. Cream Signatures. Vintage
ballpoint signatures of Cream—Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce, and Ginger Baker—on individual sheets ranging in size from 3.5 x 2 to 2.5 x 3, with the Clapton autograph penned on part of a Rothmans cigarette packet. The consignor notes that the Clapton signature was obtained at the Corn Exchange in Bristol on April 18, 1967, the Bruce signature was obtained at Liverpool Stadium in the late 1960s/early 1970s, and the Baker signature dates to the late 1960s. In very good to fine condition, with creasing and soiling to the Clapton signature. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks, and by a letter of provenance from the original recipient for the Clapton signature. Starting Bid $200
2193. Creedence Clearwater Revival Signed 1970 Honolulu Concert Poster. Original 1970
color souvenir poster for Creedence Clearwater Revival and their third studio album, Green River, signed on the reverse in purple ballpoint by John Fogerty, and in blue ballpoint by Tom Fogerty, Stu Cook, and Doug “Cosmo” Clifford. Includes a vintage “Creedence” bumper sticker. Rolled and in fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the original recipient, who affirms that he obtained the autographs after the band performed at the Honolulu International Center in Oahu, Hawaii, on October 3, 1970. Includes additional provenance material. Starting Bid $200
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Big Brother & the Holding Company, led by Janis Joplin, make a deal with Columbia Records
2194. Janis Joplin Document Signed. Partial DS, one
page, 8.5 x 11, February 1, 1968. Last page of an agreement between Big Brother and the Holding Company and CBS/ Columbia Records, signed at the conclusion in blue ballpoint by the classic lineup of Janis Joplin, Dave Getz, James Gurley, Sam Andrew, and Peter Albin. In fine condition, with filing holes to edges, a few later pencil emendations to the text, and several pinholes to upper left corner.
Columbia released Big Brother’s second studio album, Cheap Thrills, in August 1968. The record spent eight weeks at number one, and the lead single, ‘Piece of My Heart,’ also became a huge hit. The band’s success was short-lived however, as Joplin announced that she would be leaving the band that fall. Their last show together would be on December 1, 1968. Starting Bid $500
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2195. Janis Joplin Signed and Hand-Addressed Mailing Envelope. Hand-addressed mailing envelope, 6 x 4, addressed by Janis Joplin to her boyfriend, “Mr. Peter de Blanc, RTms. 10-6, Beth-Israel Hospital, Pearlman Pl. New York & N.Y.,” marked at the top “No. 12” and “Air Mail!!” The reverse flap bears Joplin’s return address, which includes her full signature, “Miss Janis Lyn Joplin, 3130 Lombardy, Port Arthur, Tex.” Envelope also bears a September 20, 1965, Port Arthur, Texas, postmark. In very good to fine condition, with expected wear. Starting Bid $200
Extremely rare fully signed publicity photograph from the legendary Manny’s Music 2196. Procol Harum Circa 1972 Signed Manny’s Photograph. Scarce 10 x 8 Chrysalis Records circa 1972 matte-finish publicity photo of Procol Harum, signed in the lower border in fountain pen and black ballpoint by Gary Brooker, Chris Copping, Alan Cartwright, B. J. Wilson, Keith Reid (the group’s lyricist), and Mick Graham (who replaced Dave Ball), with one member adding the inscription, “To Stuart & Henry.” Reverse bears Visualeyes Ltd. and Brian Cooke photography stamps. In very good to fine condition, with a crease to the lower right corner, and light fading to the signatures.Starting Bid $300
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The Pattie Boyd Collection
RR Auction has partnered with Pattie Boyd and Zebu Digital to offer the Pattie Boyd: RECOLLECTION—the memorabilia collection of British muse, photographer and icon Pattie Boyd. For the first time, the photographs, audio recordings and personal effects of Pattie, George Harrison and Eric Clapton have been made available digitally via Non-Fungible Token (NFT) technology. This new technology has given Pattie and her loyal audience the opportunity to relive, revive and recollect the swinging 60s and 70s in a new and exciting way that remains true to the heart of collectors. This is one of six exclusive NFTs with an edition of 1, accompanied by the physical C-Type print. NFT assets include a digital copy of the original photograph, digitally signed and numbered, and an exclusive personal audio memory from Pattie.
2223. Pattie Boyd NFT and Original Photograph: “Pattie & Guitar”. Pattie & Guitar 1976 Photographer: Pattie Boyd (b.1944)
This NFT is a digital copy of the original photograph, digitally signed and numbered. The buyer will be able to unlock an exclusive personal audio memory from Pattie and receive a physical C-Type print (16 x 12 inches on either Kodak or Fuji paper). Starting Bid $200
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2224. Pattie Boyd NFT and Original Photograph: “Eric & Blackie”.
Eric & Blackie 1976 Photographer: Pattie Boyd (b.1944)
This NFT is a digital copy of the original photograph, digitally signed and numbered. The buyer will be able to unlock an exclusive personal audio memory from Pattie and receive a physical CType print (16 x 12 inches on either Kodak or Fuji paper). Starting Bid $200
2225. Pattie Boyd NFT and Original Photograph: “George on Motorbike”.
George on Motorbike 1973 Photographer: Pattie Boyd (b.1944)
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This NFT is a digital copy of the original photograph, digitally signed and numbered. The buyer will be able to unlock an exclusive personal audio memory from Pattie and receive a physical C-Type print (16 x 12 inches on either Kodak or Fuji paper). Starting Bid $200
2226. Pattie Boyd NFT and Original Photograph: “Klaus Voorman & Ringo”.
Klaus Voorman & Ringo 1973 Photographer: Pattie Boyd (b.1944)
This NFT is a digital copy of the original photograph, digitally signed and numbered. The buyer will be able to unlock an exclusive personal audio memory from Pattie and receive a physical C-Type print (16 x 12 inches on either Kodak or Fuji paper).Starting Bid $200
2227. Pattie Boyd NFT and Original Photograph: “Paul, Ringo & John”.
2228. Pattie Boyd NFT and Original Photograph: “Rose Garden”.
This NFT is a digital copy of the original photograph, digitally signed and numbered. The buyer will be able to unlock an exclusive personal audio memory from Pattie and receive a physical C-Type print (16 x 12 inches on either Kodak or Fuji paper).Starting Bid $200
This NFT is a digital copy of the original photograph, digitally signed and numbered. The buyer will be able to unlock an exclusive personal audio memory from Pattie and receive a physical C-Type print (16 x 12 inches on either Kodak or Fuji paper). Starting Bid $200
Paul, Ringo & John 1968 Photographer: Pattie Boyd (b.1944)
Rose Garden 1968 Photographer: Pattie Boyd (b.1944)
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1970s Let There Be Rock signed by Bon Scott, Angus, and Malcolm 2229. AC/DC Signed Album. Let There Be Rock album signed and inscribed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Bon Scott (“To Sin, Bon, x”), Angus Young (“For Sandy, from Angus, AC/DC, xxx”), and Malcolm Young (“Malcolm Y.”). In fine condition, with a scuff to the left of the title and some creasing to the lower right corner. The record is included. The consignor notes: “My relative’s father was a top executive at the NYC based music publishing company for AC/DC. (He helped discover and introduce AC/DC to the American public in 1975.) My relative worked at the publishing company and since the AC/DC band members frequently visited the office, she thoughtfully asked the band members to autograph their albums for me for my 15th birthday.” Starting Bid $200
Scarce 1978 Powerage Tour program signed by Bon Scott, Phil Rudd, and Cliff Williams
2230. AC/DC: Bon Scott Signed Program. Scarce original 1978 AC/DC Powerage Tour program, 12 pages, 8.25 x 11.75,
signed inside in blue ballpoint by the band’s electric lead vocalist Bon Scott, “Bon.” Also signed in ballpoint on the front cover, with rather poor contrast, by drummer Phil Rudd and bassist Cliff Williams. In very good to fine condition, with light handling wear and a vague central vertical fold (not affecting Scott’s image or signature). Accompanied by an original Atlantic Records promo handbill for AC/DC’s Powerage album (with trimmed edges) and a Vertigo Records promo flyer for the British Lions’ self-titled debut album; the British Lions were the supporting act on AC/DC’s Powerage Tour. Owing to Bon Scott’s early demise at the age of 33—classified as ‘death by misadventure’ as the result of acute alcohol poisoning—his autograph is very scarce and highly sought after, and this beautiful nearly self-contained example is perfect for display. Starting Bid $200
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2231. David Bowie Signed Album. The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars album by David Bowie, signed on the front cover in black felt tip, “Bowie, ‘95.” In very good to fine condition, with some creasing and edge wear. The record is not included. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Bowie expert Andy Peters. Starting Bid $200
2233. David Bowie Signed Single Record. RCA SuperSound-Single 45 RPM record for ‘Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps) / Because You’re Young’ by David Bowie, who has signed the front cover in black felt tip, “Bowie, ‘95.” In fine condition. The record is included. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Bowie expert Andy Peters. Starting Bid $200
2 2 3 2 . Dav i d Bowie Signed Album. Sought-
after The World of David Bowie album, signed on the back cover with his full autograph, “David Bowie.” In fine condition. The record is included. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Bowie expert Andy Peters, who dates this “unrushed and carefully written signature” to circa 1972. Starting Bid $200
2236. Eagles Signed 2008 ‘Long Road Out of Eden’ Tour Book. Official tour book for the Eagles’ 2008 ‘Long
Road Out of Eden’ World Tour, 9.5 x 13, signed on the front cover in gold ink by black felt tip by Don Henley and Glenn Frey, and in black felt tip by Joe Walsh and Timothy B. Schmitt. In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from REAL. Starting Bid $200
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Classic ‘shock rock’ artwork used for two Alice Cooper albums 2234. Alice Cooper: Airic Brumitt Original Album-Used Artwork. Original painting by rock artist Airic
Brumitt that was used by Alice Cooper for his albums Raise Your Fist and Yell (1987) and Trash (1989). Accomplished in acrylic on stretched 24 x 24 canvas, the painting depicts the shock rocker in a fantastic ‘half-skull pose’ against a red background, imagery that was used on the Raise Your Fist and Yell album insert, and then, more famously, on the front cover to his following album Trash; Cooper is pictured wearing a shirt that features the design. The painting is signed in the lower left in blue paint by Brumitt. Accompanied by a glossy 8 x 10 Eric Records publicity photo of Cooper wearing the aforementioned shirt with artwork design, which is signed in black felt tip by Cooper, and by a signed letter of provenance from Brumitt. Starting Bid $200
2235. Eagles Signed Album. Sought-after and fully signed The Long Run album by the Eagles, signed and inscribed on the inner gatefold above their images in blue felt tip, “To John, Don Felder,” “Timothy B. Schmit,” “Glenn Frey,” and “To John, Don Henley,” and in black felt tip, “Joe Walsh.” In fine condition, with light scuffing and edge wear. The record is included. Accompanied by a John Brennan Collection letter of provenance, as well as a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300
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Life on tour with Fleetwood Mac— a remarkable archive of 700+ enchanting candids
2237. Fleetwood Mac Archive of (22) Contact Sheet Photographs by Sam Emerson. Remarkable collection of 22
original vintage glossy 11 x 8.5 contact sheet prints of Fleetwood Mac taken by Sam Emerson, featuring over 700 images of the iconic group in a combination of classic in-concert shots and intimate, behind-the-scenes candids. Life on tour is brought to life through Emerson’s vivid imagery: Stevie Nicks sings and has her makeup done; Lindsey Buckingham jams on his acousticelectric guitar and his white Les Paul; Christine McVie sings, strums, and plays the maracas; founder Mick Fleetwood pounds his drums and reads the newspaper; John McVie plucks his bass and hangs at a hotel. Seventeen of the prints have been signed in the border in white ink by the photographer, “Emerson.” Most bear his credit stamp and “This paper manufactured by Kodak” watermarks on the reverse. In overall very good to fine condition, with occasional editorial markings. Starting Bid $1000
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Large vintage print of Fleetwood Mac’s 1975 debut, signed and presented to the future chairman of Warner Bros.
2238. Fleetwood Mac Signed Print. Original oversized
vintage glossy 15.75 x 17.25 print of Fleetwood Mac’s eponymous 1975 album, signed in black felt tip by the entire band: “Mick Fleetwood,” who adds a caricature of himself, “‘Happy days with love and thanks! From John McVie, xxx,” “Thank you, love, Chris McVie, xx,” “Stevie Nicks,” and “Lindsey Buckingham.” The print was developed from the original negative and then dry-mounted and stamped on the back by the original photographer, Herbert Worthington. In very fine condition. The image was used for the album cover of the realigned band’s 1975 debut album, which, as history shows, was a
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monumental success, reaching number one in the charts and eventually selling more than seven million copies in the United States. As a token of the band’s gratitude, they signed this photograph for Russ Thyret, then head of promotion for their label, Warner Bros. Records. Thyret was close to the band and eventually became chairman of Warner Bros. This brilliant oversized print was signed for Thyret around the time of the album’s release. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from REAL, and by a detailed letter of authenticity from Jeff Gold, a former Warner Bros executive. Starting Bid $500
2239. Genesis Test Pressing for ‘A Trick of the Tail’. Original 1981 Japanese Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab [MSFL] 12-inch
test pressing record of the 1976 Genesis album A Trick of the Tail. The record features blank MFSL, Inc. “Test Pressing, Not For Sale” labels to either side, and matrix numbers read: “MFSL-1-062-A1 H112, JG/2” and “MFSL-1-062-B1 H112, JG/2.” Includes the original sleeve, which is marked in blue ink, “Genesis, ‘Trick of the Tail,’” and bears an affixed label to the upper right corner: “Sample Record, Not For Sale, Record No. MFSL 1-062, A-1, B-1.” In very good to fine condition, with soiling and staining to the sleeve. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $200
2240. Genesis Signed Print. Limited edition color 11 x 11
print that was included with select copies of the 12-inch Genesis single record ‘No Son of Mine,’ signed on the front in black felt tip by Phil Collins and Tony Banks, and in blue ballpoint by Mike Rutherford. The record’s catalog number “GENS 612” is printed at the bottom. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $200
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Extremely rare fully signed Humble Pie publicity photo from Manny’s Music 2241. Humble Pie Circa 1972 Rare Signed A&M Publicity Photograph. Rare glossy 8 x 10 Humble Pie
1972 A&M Records publicity photograph, signed in felt tip by Steve Marriott, Dave ‘Clem’ Clempson, Greg Ridley, and Jerry Shirley. In very good to fine condition, with scattered light staining, and surface impressions and light brushing. A much sought-after photo of this legendary and highly influential rock band, highlighted by the scarce presence of Steve Marriott, who tragically passed away at the age of 44. This is the first vintage completely signed Humble Pie photograph that we’ve ever seen and what makes it even more special is that it adorned the walls of the legendary Manny’s Music Store on 48th Street in New York City. Signed photos from Manny’s are very rare and collectible and much sought after. Starting Bid $500
“How did you know that I liked hot food!”
2242. Elton John Autograph Letter Signed. ALS signed “Love, Elton, x,” penned on the back of a 5.75 x 4 postcard,
postmarked at Dallas, Texas, on September 30, 1986, a few days after John’s performance at the Reunion Arena in Dallas. The handwritten letter, addressed to Paul and Cindy Sanders, in “Just a short note to say thank you so much for the kind gifts. It was a great thought—how did you know that I liked hot food! Very much appreciated.” In fine condition. ??Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $200
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2243. KISS: Eric Carr Document Signed. DS, signed “Paul C. Caravello,”
one page, 8.25 x 11, April 8, 1986. Retirement plan policy for KISS drummer Eric Carr, which was taken out with Dollar Dry Dock Savings Bank by KISS management company Glickman/Marks. Signed at the bottom by Eric Carr in black ink with his legal name Paul Caravello. In fine condition. Accompanied by certificates of authenticity from Tracks and Backstage Auctions, the latter of which has been signed by Eric’s sister, Loretta Caravello. Starting Bid $200
Petty rejects a critic’s claim that he uses intolerant lyrics: “I ain’t no racist. I don’t even drive.” 2244. Tom Petty Autograph Letter Signed. Extremely
rare ALS from Tom Petty, one page, 6 x 8, no date [circa June 1977]. Petty’s handwritten letter was sent to the UK newspaper New Musical Express [NME] in reply to an article accusing him of using racist lyrics in the 1976 songs ‘Strangered in the Night’ and ‘Luna.’ Petty’s response was published in NME on June 4, 1977. The letter reads, in part: “After reading the letter in the May 28th issue, concerning myself and my distasteful lyrics. I felt a little confused and a reply...might be in order...please listen to the entire lyrics to Strangered in The Night. Yes I do say ‘Black Bastard’...The complete line is ‘I heard some woman scream ‘Goddamn you old black bastard you’ve blown away my dreams!’... Obtaining the complete lyrics to the tune...or listening to it...might help sooth this aching paranoia...As for Luna the song has nothing at all to do with blacks, whites or purples... You’re taking the record and yourself far to seriously. I ain’t no racist. I don’t even drive.” Reverse bears another handwritten letter in an unknown hand. In very good condition, with intersecting folds and overall creasing. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks, and by a letter of provenance from a former employee at Island Records, who was promoting Tom Petty when he was touring the UK. Starting Bid $300
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2245. Tom Petty Signed Acetate for ‘Anything That’s Rock ‘n’ Roll’. Rare UK 12-inch Trident Studios (London) acetate for the 1976 Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers single ‘Anything That’s Rock n’ Roll,’ housed in its original cardstock sleeve, which is signed and inscribed in black ink, “Don, Keep it shakin, Thanks, Tom Petty.” An unknown hand has annotated the acetate label in ink. The consignor notes that the album derives from the collection of a former employee at Island Records, who promoted Tom Petty when he was touring the UK. In very good to fine condition, with light soiling to the sleeve, as well as a tear to its right edge. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $200
2246. Tom Petty Acetate for ‘Listen to Her Heart’. UK 8-inch Trident Studios (London) acetate for the Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers single ‘Listen to Her Heart.’ The acetate, which bears a label annotated in black ink, “‘Tom Petty,’ Test Cut,” contains an extremely long cut of the song, which was released in 1978. The consignor notes that the album derives from the collection of a former employee at Island Records, who promoted Tom Petty when he was touring the UK. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $200
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2248. Yes Signatures. Complete set of vintage Yes au-
tographs—Chris Squire, Jon Anderson, Steve Howe, Tony Kaye, and Bill Bruford—written in black felt tip on an off-white 8 x 5.5 sheet bearing collector’s notations. The consignor notes that the signatures were obtained in Germany in the early 1970s. In fine condition, with two punch holes to the top edge. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $200
Vintage, fully signed Rush promo photo for their breakthrough 2112 album
2247. Rush Signed Photograph. Tremendous 1976 official Mercury Records large format 11 x 8.5 promotional photo of progressive rock legends Rush, signed beautifully in the lower border under their respective names in blue ballpoint by Geddy Lee, Neil Peart, and Alex Lifeson. Lower left corner bears a logo for SRO Management, Rush’s longtime management team formed in 1973. In very good to fine condition, with creasing along the edges. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Signed Rush promotional photographs from this early period are exceedingly scarce and desirable and this is a stunning example. Starting Bid $300
Punk Rock
2296. The Clash and Richard Hell 1977 Sire Records Promotional Poster.
Scarce original color 19.5 x 28 Sire Records promotional poster for the release of ‘Blank Generation,’ the 1977 debut album from punk rock band Richard Hell and the Voidoids, which features a large image of a green-faced, red-lipped, and empty-eyed Hell, with a list of concert dates that reads, “On tour with the Clash.” In very good condition, with heavy overall creasing, minor edge loss, and several tears repaired with old tape on the reverse. Provenance: Bonhams, Rock & Roll Art, March 2011. Starting Bid $200
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2297. The Damned Signatures. Off-white 7 x 9 notebook page signed in black ballpoint, “David Vanian, Damned 79,” and in blue ballpoint, “Rat Scabies,” “Captain Sensible,” and “Bollocks to everyone, Algy, xxx.” Collector’s notation dates the autographs to April 11, 1979. Includes another notebook page signed by Public Image Ltd members Keith Levene and Jim Walker. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $200
2298. The Sex Pistols 1977 ‘God Save the Queen’ Poster. Sought-after color 39 x 27.25 original 1977 pro-
motional poster showing Jamie Reid’s iconic cover art for the Sex Pistols’ single ‘God Save the Queen’ against a background of the United Kingdom national flag. Rolled and in very good to fine condition, with light overall creasing, and staining to the left side of the flag background. Not to be confused with the various reprinted versions of subsequent years. Provenance: Bonham’s (LA), Music, 2021. Starting Bid $200
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1980s
2306. Madonna Signed Check. Personal check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Madonna with her full name, “Madonna Ciccone,” payable to Craig’s Custom Car Care for $25, May 11, 1986. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
2307. Madonna Handwritten Notes. Unsigned handwritten notes by Madonna, one page, 6 x 9, no date. Evidently instructions to an assistant regarding some scheduling and financial items. Madonna writes, in part: “HBO film stuff, $125,000.00, Debra Sherry Marsh, 7:30 PM, 9:15 AM T.V., 9:30 A.M. Film…Renee When & Where, 11::40 PM - 12:30, St. Regis 753-4500, Bill Sarnoff 10:00 AM.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
2309. U2 Signed Album. The Joshua Tree album by U2, signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Bono, Edge, Adam Clayton, and Larry Mullen, Jr. In fine condition, with small specks of surface loss, and poor contrast to Larry’s signature against his dark jacket. The record is not included. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from REAL. Starting Bid $200
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Unrivaled collection of 1200 stage-used picks from across the rock n’ roll universe
2308. Rock and Roll Lifetime Collection of (1200) Stage-Used Guitar Picks. Absolutely rockin’ life-
time collection of 1,200 guitar and bass picks that have been used on stage by notable rock and roll musicians like Paul McCartney, Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, Eddie Van Halen, B. B. King, Pete Townshend, Tony Iommi, Dimebag Darrell, Johnny Ramone, and many others. The picks, which been been meticulously amassed and organized by a former House of Blues stage manager and dedicated lifelong rock and roll music fan over the span of 22 head-banging years, are stored in two alphabetically arranged three-ring binders, with each pick displayed in an individual cardboard holder with windows to the front and back; many of these holders are annotated in ink by the collector, who adds details like concert date, venue, band, and/or the name of the musician who used the pick. The binders themselves are exceedingly well-used and -toned, and covered front-to-back with various stickers and backstage passes, their presence further hammering home the collection’s palpable punk rock vibe and validity. Dating between 1984 and 2006, the collection is made all the more desirable by its sheer size and diversity, with no rock subgenre seemingly overlooked—be it country, prog, alternative, blues, metal, or something in between, rockers big and small are equally represented. Highlights include: AC/DC (4), Alice in Chains (3), B. B. King (4), Black Sabbath (2), Bob Dylan (2), Boston (2), Buddy Guy (9), The Cars, Deep Purple, Eric Clapton (2), Fleetwood Mac (3), Foreigner (5), Guns N’ Roses, Heart (8), Iggy Pop, INXS (6), Iron Maiden (4), Jeff Beck (5), Journey (11), KISS (13), Meat Loaf, Metallica (2), Motorhead (2), Ozzy Osbourne (5), Pantera (9), Paul McCartney (2), The Pretenders (2), The Ramones, Robert Plant, Rush, Steve Miller (2), Stone Temple Pilots (2), Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers (4), U2, Van Halen (11), The Who, and many, many more. A much larger list can be found in our online description. It should be noted that while band and artist names are listed, the name of the actual musician who used the pick, in some cases, may be unknown. Names of musicians may be available upon request. Starting Bid $1000
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Prince “I lost Vanity’s number...Please call me at Paisley”— answering machine tape with two Prince messages
2333. Prince Voice Messages on Answering Machine Tape. Answering machine cassette tape containing two voice
messages from Prince, with B side annotated in felt tip: “12/14/88 P. Mess.” The tape’s contents have been transferred to a digital audio disc. The Prince messages: “Karen, can you have Ashley bring by food? When it’s ready, she can just leave it in the kitchen. Thanks,” and “Karen, I lost Vanity’s number. I (inaudible…). Please call me at Paisley.” In fine condition. From the collection of Prince’s former assistant and accompanied by a letter of provenance. The Prince Estate is not affiliated, associated, or connected with RR Auction or this auction, nor has it endorsed, authenticated or sponsored the items available for auction. Further, The Prince Estate has not licensed any of its intellectual property to RR Auction. Starting Bid $200
2334. Prince Collection of (11) 45 RPM Single Records. Collection of (11) 45 RPM records from
Prince, which includes some promotional singles and imports, like ‘Alphabet St.’ (Japanese single); ‘Little Red Corvette / 1999’ (2 limited edition picture discs); ‘When Doves Cry / 17 Days’ (US single), and more. A full title list is available in our online description. In overall fine condition, with light wear and some slight separation to sleeves. The records are included. The Prince Estate is not affiliated, associated, or connected with RR Auction or this auction, nor has it endorsed, authenticated or sponsored the items available for auction. Further, The Prince Estate has not licensed any of its intellectual property to RR Auction. Starting Bid $200
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First worn by Prince during his Musicology Live 2004ever Tour, then used as a design template for his 2005 Oscar night tuxedo 2335. Prince Stage-Worn Musicology Live 2004ever Tour Suit. Brilliant custom-made two-piece suit worn on stage by Prince during the Musicology Live 2004ever Tour, consisting of a red jacket with peaked lapels, three front buttons, and a single vent in the back; and a pair of crisp off-white slacks; both of which are made of 7 oz. Super 120 100% Merino wool. The jacket, which bears its original Willie Scott Custom Clothier label to the inner lining, is notable in that the right-side hem is longer than that of the left side, a preferred style of Prince who wore similarly designed jackets throughout his career. In fine condition, with two small openings used for earpiece wire connections and a slight stain to inner right lining.
This two-piece suit derives from the personal collection of custom tailor Maurice Hood, who provided the purple silk tuxedo that Prince wore at the 77th Academy Awards when he presented the Best Original Song Oscar on February 27, 2005. In order for Hood to create a custom tailored suit for Prince, Paisley Park Enterprises sent him this stage-worn two-piece suit; using its precise measurements, Hood made a total of five finely tailored suits for Prince, including the famed 4 ply purple ‘Oscar’ tuxedo. Accompanied by two DVDs from the Musicology Live 2004ever Tour, with disc one containing ample footage of Prince performing in the offered suit, and by a letter of provenance from Hood. Starting Bid $1000
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Prince flaunts his fashion at the Capri Theater during an early solo show 2336. Prince’s 1979 PersonallyOwned and Stage-Worn Gray Leggings. Remarkable pair of gray knit leg warmer-style leggings worn by Prince during his first-ever solo shows at the Capri Theater on January 5–6, 1979, each measuring about 30˝ long. In very good to fine condition, with a few holes and tears from significant use. From the collection of singer-songwriter Susannah Melvoin, an extended member of the Revolution during the Parade era, who shared a longterm working musical relationship with and was engaged to Prince during the 80s. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Melvoin.
Prince gave these leggings to Melvoin to keep warm during filming of Purple Rain in the winter of 1984. The period Prince wore these legwarmers is consequential to the legacy he would begin to create in the world of music and fashion. During these early solo shows at Minneapolis’ Capri Theater, Prince, then only 20 years of age and a relative newcomer to the Warner Bros. roster, used these stage performances to further develop his singular fashion style and stage persona. Given their timeframe and stage-worn status, these leggings epitomize the blossoming sense of fashion and creativity Prince would soon be forever remembered. Starting Bid $1000
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90s and Beyond
Handwritten and hand-picked song lyrics from Noel Gallagher, coupled with a stage-used microphone from a 2005 Oasis concert
2343. Oasis: Noel Gallagher Set of (9) Handwritten Song Lyrics and Signed Stage-Used Microphone. Sought-after set of nine practice/memory sheet song lyrics handwritten by Noel Gallagher for a planned solo concert. The unsigned lyrics are penned in black ballpoint on nine off-white 8.25 x 11.75 sheets, which feature the following song titles: ‘Sad Song,’ ‘Married with Children,’ ‘Listen Up,’ ‘The Importance of Being Idle,’ ‘Half the World Away,’ ‘Cast No Shadow,’ ‘Fade Away,’ ‘Talk Tonight,’ and ‘It’s Good to Be Free.’ Also included is a concert-used Shure Beta 57A microphone, signed on the side in silver ink, “Love, Noel Gallagher, xx,” who used the microphone on stage during an Oasis concert at The Coronet in London, England, on May 25, 2005, during the Don’t Believe the Truth Tour. In overall very good to fine condition, with varying degrees of creasing to each page. Accompanied by two letters of authenticity, which state that these items were obtained from Gallagher’s personal guitar tech. Starting Bid $500
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“I can’t be nobody else cause I’m Aubrey only / This part is where the hip hop stops” 2342. Drake Handwritten Lyrics. Handwritten lyrics
by Drake for an apparently unpublished song, interestingly incorporating his first name, “Aubrey,” one page, 8.5 x 11, no date. Drake writes out eighteen lines of lyrics, beginning: “I’m about to hit you with you with a line that’ll move / you like a caveman if you travel back in time / I know I’m only one man but so is god so I peek over / the clouds and hustle when times get hard or lonely / This isn’t a phisad you know me / I can’t be nobody else cause I’m Aubrey only / This part is where the hip hop stops.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
2344. Pearl Jam Signed Photograph. Super desirable 1991 color glossy 8 x 10 promotional photo for the classic Pearl Jam song ‘Even Flow,’ the second single from the band’s debut album, Ten, signed by all five original band members in black felt tip by Eddie Vedder, Mike McCready, Stone Gossard, Jeff Ament, and Dave Krusen. Photo shows a repeating pattern of the Ten cover art, lyrics for ‘Even Flow,’ and a list of the Pearl Jam musicians. In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from REAL. A rare promotional piece tied to Pearl Jam’s historic debut release, signed beautifully by the entire band. Starting Bid $200
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2019. Paul McCartney Handwritten List of Flowers Starting Bid $200
2028. Ringo Starr Signed Book Starting Bid $200
2029. John Lennon Original Photograph by Robert Whitaker Starting Bid $200
2030. John Lennon Apple Records Promotional Poster for Rock ‘n’ Roll Starting Bid $200
2031. John Lennon Photograph Signed by David M. Spindel Starting Bid $200
2032. John Lennon and Yoko Ono 1969 Toronto Rock and Roll Revival Ticket Starting Bid $200
2033. John Lennon Original Photograph Starting Bid $200
2034. Paul McCartney Original Photograph Starting Bid $200
2035. Paul McCartney Original Photograph Starting Bid $200
2036. Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen, and Others 1999 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Program Starting Bid $200
2037. Paul McCartney 1999 Daily Post Newspaper Poster for the Cavern Club Return Concert Starting Bid $200
2038. George Harrison, Prince, and Others 2004 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Program Starting Bid $200
2039. Ringo Starr-Signed Beatles Signatures Starting Bid $200
2040. Ringo Starr Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
2041. Ringo Starr 1961-1962 Promotional Photograph Starting Bid $200
2042. Beatles Leaflet for 'The Gardens at Tittenhurst Park' Starting Bid $200
2043. Beatles 1961 Original Photograph Starting Bid $200
2044. Apple Electronics Ltd. Sheet of Letterhead Starting Bid $200
2045. Beatles 1966 Suffolk Downs Concert Ticket Starting Bid $200
2046. Beatles 1960s Dell Publishing Poster Starting Bid $200
2047. Beatles 1966 US Tour ID Card Starting Bid $200
2048. Beatles, Bob Dylan, and Others 1988 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Program Starting Bid $200
2049. Beatles Original Photograph by Astrid Kirchherr Starting Bid $200
2050. Beatles Original Promotional Photograph Starting Bid $200
2051. Beatles 1964 A. & B. C. Complete 1st Series Set of (60) Chewing Gum Cards Starting Bid $200
2052. D. R. Evans Cavern Club Business Card Starting Bid $200
2053. Astrid Kirchherr Contact Sheet of Jurgen Vollmer Starting Bid $200
2054. Klaus Voormann Signed Lithograph Starting Bid $200
2055. Pete Best Signed Pick Guard Starting Bid $200
2056. Peter Blake, Jann Haworth, and Ken Townsend Signed Booklet Starting Bid $200
2057. Astrid Kirchherr Signed Beatles Print Starting Bid $200
2078. Bob Dylan Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
2079. Bob Dylan 1964 London Program Starting Bid $200
2080. Bob Dylan 1966 Seattle Concert Program Starting Bid $200
2081. Bob Dylan Original Photograph Starting Bid $200
2082. Bob Dylan (5) Never Ending Tour Concert Posters Starting Bid $200
2083. Bob Dylan 1969 Isle of Wight Festival Poster Starting Bid $200
2084. Bob Dylan 1960s Poster by Milton Glaser Starting Bid $200
2094. Jimi Hendrix (4) Photographs by Petra Niemeier Starting Bid $200
2095. Jimi Hendrix Limited Edition Photograph Starting Bid $200
2096. Jimi Hendrix 1970 New York Pop Festival Program Starting Bid $200
2097. Jimi Hendrix Experience 1969 Royal Albert Hall Program Starting Bid $200
2098. Jimi Hendrix Experience August 1967 Saville Theatre Program Starting Bid $200
2099. Jimi Hendrix Experience 1968 Washington D.C. Concert Ticket Halves Starting Bid $200
2100. Jimi Hendrix Experience and Others 1992 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Program with CD Starting Bid $200
2101. Jimi Hendrix Experience and The Monkees 1967 Forest Hills Matchbook Starting Bid $200
2102. Jimi Hendrix Contact Sheet Photograph by Linda McCartney Starting Bid $200
2103. Andy Warhol Signed Interview Magazine with Mick Jagger Cover Starting Bid $200
2104. Rolling Stones Signatures Starting Bid $200
2105. Rolling Stones (5) Signed Photographs Starting Bid $200
2106. Rolling Stones 1963 Concert Program Starting Bid $200
2107. Rolling Stones 1973 Australian Tour Program Starting Bid $200
2108. Rolling Stones 1962 Morris Hall Advertisements (Jazz News and Review Magazine) Starting Bid $200
2109. Rolling Stones 1963 Original Photograph Starting Bid $200
2110. Rolling Stones 1964 'Beat Time for Oxfam' Contest Flyer Starting Bid $200
2111. Rolling Stones, Otis Redding, and Others 1989 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Program Starting Bid $200
2112. Mick Taylor Signed Album Starting Bid $200
2113. Ronnie Wood Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
2117. The Who 1970 'Tommy' Metropolitan Opera House Program Starting Bid $200
2118. The Who Signed Album Box Set Starting Bid $200
2119. The Who Original Photograph by George Tremlett Starting Bid $200
2120. The Who 'Tommy' 1969 Fillmore East Postcard Handbill Starting Bid $200
2121. The Who 1971 Who's Next US Tour Program Starting Bid $200
2122. The Who and Friends 1989 Tommy Los Angeles Program with Insert Starting Bid $200
2123. The Who May 1969 'Fire Incident' Fillmore East Program Starting Bid $200
2124. The Who October 1969 Fillmore East Program Starting Bid $200
2125. The Who 'Tommy' Extra-Large Lithograph Signed by Roger Daltrey Starting Bid $200
2126. The Who, The Kinks, and Others 1990 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Program Starting Bid $200
2129. The Doors 1968 Hawaii Concert Flier Starting Bid $200
2130. The Doors, Cream, and Others 1993 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Program Starting Bid $200
2131. Jim Morrison Contact Sheet Photograph by Linda McCartney Starting Bid $200
2132. Jim Morrison Contact Sheet Photograph by Gloria Stavers Starting Bid $200
2133. Jerry Garcia Signed Check Starting Bid $200
2134. Grateful Dead 1988 Worcester Concert Poster Starting Bid $200
2135. Grateful Dead 1967 Fresno 'Grim Reaper' Flyer Starting Bid $200
2136. Stanley Mouse and Alton Kelley Signed Lithograph: 'Greatful Dead' Starting Bid $200
2137. Bob Weir and Phil Lesh (5) 2008 San Francisco Concert Prints by Mike DuBois Starting Bid $200
2142. Led Zeppelin 1979 Knebworth Festival Sticker Starting Bid $200
2143. Led Zeppelin 1975 'Day on the Green' Oakland Concert Poster Starting Bid $200
2144. Led Zeppelin 1970 North American Summer Tour Itinerary Starting Bid $200
2145. Led Zeppelin 1970 Fort Worth, Texas Handbill Starting Bid $200
2146. Led Zeppelin 1979 Knebworth Festival T-Shirt Starting Bid $200
2147. Led Zeppelin (5) 1970s UK Items Starting Bid $200
2148. Led Zeppelin 1969 US Tour Program Starting Bid $200
2149. Led Zeppelin, Dave Brubeck, Jeff Beck Group, Kenny Burrell, Johnny Winter, Buddy Rich, James Brown, Art Blakey, Bill Evans, and Others 1969
2150. Led Zeppelin, Janis Joplin, and Others 1995 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Program with CD Starting Bid $200
2151. The Yardbirds (Jimmy Page) 1968 Grande Ballroom Handbill Starting Bid $200
2157. David Gilmour Signed CD Starting Bid $200
2158. Pink Floyd Signatures Starting Bid $300
2159. Pink Floyd 1971 San Diego Concert Poster Starting Bid $200
2164. Brian May Signed Guitar Starting Bid $200
2165. Brian May Signed Bookplate Starting Bid $200
2166. Queen 1976 A Night at the Opera US Tour Program Starting Bid $200
2167. Julian 'Cannonball' Adderley Starting Bid $200
2168. Ivie Anderson Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
2169. Apollo Theater 1950 Handbill Page: Count Basie, Dinah Washington, Ruth Brown, and Pearl Bailey Starting Bid $200
2170. Chet Baker Signed Album Starting Bid $200
2171. Mike Bloomfield Original Photograph Starting Bid $200
2172. Duke Ellington 1953 Apollo Theatre Handbill Starting Bid $200
2173. Billie Holiday 1956 Carnegie Hall Program Starting Bid $200
2174. Howlin' Wolf Oversized Original Photograph Starting Bid $200
2175. Mahalia Jackson Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
2176. B. B. King Handwritten Set List Starting Bid $200
2177. B. B. King Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
2178. Little Walter Original Photograph Starting Bid $200
2179. Otis Spann and James Cotton Original Photograph Starting Bid $200
2180. Muddy Waters and James Cotton Original Photograph Starting Bid $200
2181. Big Joe Williams Original Photograph Starting Bid $200
2183. Elvis Presley 1956 'Souvenir Picture Album' Concert Program Starting Bid $200
2184. Elvis Presley (3) Las Vegas Engagement Souvenir Menus Starting Bid $200
2185. Elvis Presley 1977 Post-Mortem Ticket Starting Bid $200
2186. Elvis Presley
Giclee Print by Joe Petruccio Starting Bid $200
2187. Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, and Others 1986 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Program Starting Bid $200
2188. Chuck Berry Signature Starting Bid $200
2189. The Zombies Signed Album Starting Bid $200
2197. 1910 Fruitgum Company Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
2198. Joan Baez Signed CD Starting Bid $200
2199. Beach Boys Original Photograph by Edith Dahlfeld Starting Bid $200
2200. Beach Boys Original Photograph by Edith Dahlfeld Starting Bid $200
2201. Beach Boys: Dennis Wilson Signed Album Starting Bid $200
2202. The Byrds, Howlin' Wolf, Tina Turner, and Others 1991 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Program Starting Bid $200
2203. Crosby, Stills, and Nash Signed Album Starting Bid $200
2204. Spencer Davis Group Signatures Starting Bid $200
2205. The Four Seasons Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
2206. Aretha Franklin Original Photograph by David Gahr Starting Bid $200
2207. Freddie and the Dreamers Signed Fan Club Card Starting Bid $200
2208. Hair 1968 Portland Poster Starting Bid $200
2209. Janis Joplin Original Photograph Negative by David Gahr Starting Bid $200
2210. Janis Joplin High Quality Photographic Print by Linda McCartney Starting Bid $200
2211. Joni Mitchell and Others 1997 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Program Starting Bid $200
2212. The Monkees Signed Guitar Starting Bid $200
2213. The Monkees Signed 45 RPM Record Starting Bid $200
2214. Moody Blues Signed Album Flat Starting Bid $200
2215. Stanley Mouse and Alton Kelley Signed Lithograph: 'The Girl with Green Hair' Starting Bid $200
2216. Earl Newman 1964 'Blue Guitar' Poster Starting Bid $200
2217. Paul Revere and the Raiders Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
2218. Dusty Springfield Signature Starting Bid $200
2219. Doris Troy Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
2220. The Turtles Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
2221. Woodstock Three-Day Admission Ticket Starting Bid $200
2222. The Young Rascals Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
2249. ABBA Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
2250. Aerosmith Signed Album Starting Bid $200
2251. Aerosmith:
Steven Tyler Signed Album Starting Bid $200
2252. Bachman Turner Overdrive Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
2253. The Band (2) Signed Photographs Starting Bid $200
2254. Jeff Beck Signed Guitar Starting Bid $200
2255. Black Sabbath Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
2256. Black Sabbath Signed CD Starting Bid $200
2257. David Bowie Signed Poster Starting Bid $200
2258. David Bowie 1972 Winterland Ballroom Concert Poster Starting Bid $200
2259. David Bowie Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
2260. David Bowie (3) 1973 Tour Items Starting Bid $200
2261. David Bowie 1974 Diamond Dogs Madison Square Garden Program Starting Bid $200
2262. David Bowie 1974 Diamond Dogs US Tour Program Starting Bid $200
2263. David Bowie 1983 Serious Moonlight US Tour Program Starting Bid $200
2264. David Bowie Original Photograph by David Gahr Starting Bid $200
2265. David Bowie 1972 Winterland Ballroom Concert Poster Signed by Randy Tuten Starting Bid $200
2266. Johnny Cash Signed Envelope Starting Bid $200
2267. Eric Clapton Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
2268. Eric Clapton with Delaney and Bonnie and Friends 1970 Fillmore East Program Starting Bid $200
2269. Elvis Costello and the Attractions Signed 45 RPM Record Starting Bid $200
2270. John Denver (2) Signed Original Photographs Starting Bid $200
2271. The Eagles Signed CD Booklet Starting Bid $200
2272. Genesis Signed Album Starting Bid $200
2273. Genesis Original 'Six of the Best' Reunion Program and Ticket Stub Starting Bid $200
2274. Grand Funk Railroad Signed 'Closer to Home' Album Starting Bid $200
2275. Hair 1970 Kingston Poster Starting Bid $200
2276. Jesus Christ Superstar 1971 Cow Palace Concert Poster Signed by Mark Behrens Starting Bid $200
2277. Elton John Signed Album Starting Bid $200
2278. Elton John 1972 US Tour Program Starting Bid $200
2279. KISS: Paul Stanley's 'Rock and Roll Over' Canvas Print Starting Bid $200
2280. Kraftwerk Signatures Starting Bid $200
2281. Lynyrd Skynyrd, Black Sabbath, and Others 2006 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Program Starting Bid $200
2282. Bob Marley and the Wailers 1978 Berkeley Concert Poster Starting Bid $200
2283. Don McLean Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
2284. Steve Miller Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
2285. Olivia Newton-John Thrice-Signed Grease DVD Starting Bid $100
2286. Ozzy Osbourne Signed Poster Starting Bid $200
2287. Dolly Parton Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
2288. The Police Signed 45 RPM Record Starting Bid $200
2289. Diana Ross Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
2290. Rush Signatures Starting Bid $200
2291. Bruce Springsteen Signed 1997 Warsaw Concert Program Starting Bid $200
2292. Bruce Springsteen, The Eagles, Joe Walsh, and Others 1973 Ohio University Handbill Starting Bid $200
2293. Supertramp Signed Album Starting Bid $200
2294. The Ramones Signed 1988 Miami Beach Flyer Starting Bid $200
2295. Ramones Signed 45 RPM Record Starting Bid $200
2299. Buzzcocks and Magazine 1978 Manchester Concert Flyer Starting Bid $200
2300. Sex Pistols 1977 'Never Mind the Bollocks' Poster Starting Bid $200
2301. Sex Pistols: Original Draft Script for 'Who Killed Bambi?' Starting Bid $200
2302. Sex Pistols 1977 'Holidays in the Sun' Poster Starting Bid $200
2303. The Sex Pistols 1978 Tulsa Concert Ticket Starting Bid $200
2304. Patti Smith (2) Poetry Books Starting Bid $200
2305. The Stooges Promotional 'Fun House' Poster Starting Bid $200
2310. Beastie Boys Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
2311. Big Country (2) Signed Albums Starting Bid $100
2312. David Bowie, The Clash, U2, Van Halen, Stevie Nicks, and Others 1983 US Festival Program Starting Bid $200
2313. Phil Collins Signed Album Starting Bid $200
2314. Duran Duran Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
2315. Eurythmics Signed Album Starting Bid $200
2316. Peter Gabriel Signed Album Starting Bid $200
2317. The Go-Go's Signed 45 RPM Record Starting Bid $200
2318. Hard Rock: AC/DC and Great White (2) Signed Items Starting Bid $100
2319. Iron Maiden Signed Album Starting Bid $200
2320. Madonna Signed Magazine Photograph Starting Bid $200
2321. George Michael Signed Picture Disc Album Starting Bid $200
2322. George Michael Signed Backstage Pass Starting Bid $200
2323. Motley Crue Signed Poster Starting Bid $200
2324. The Pretenders Signed Album Starting Bid $200
2325. Rappers (3) Signed Photographs Starting Bid $200
2326. Paul Rodgers Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
2327. The Smiths Signed 45 RPM Record Starting Bid $200
2328. Sting Signed Album Starting Bid $200
2329. U2 and Others 2005 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Program Starting Bid $200
2331. Wham! Signed Album Starting Bid $200
2337. Prince Sealed Selftitled Album Starting Bid $200
2338. Prince (2) Original Vintage Photographs Starting Bid $200
2341. Prince/3rdeyegirl Long-Sleeved Shirt Starting Bid $200
2345. Jeff Buckley Signed CD Starting Bid $200
2339. Prince 1984-85 Purple 2340. Prince and Associated Rain Tour Shirt Acts (5) T-Shirts Starting Bid $200 Starting Bid $200
2346. Green Day Signed Magazine Starting Bid $200
2347. Radiohead Signed CD Sleeve Starting Bid $200
2348. Red Hot Chili Peppers Signed CD Starting Bid $200
2349. The Rock Poster Society 20th Anniversary Festival Print Signed by Emek Starting Bid $200
2350. Spice Girls Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
2351. Spice Girls Signed CD Booklet Starting Bid $200
Conditions of Sale ANYONE EITHER REGISTERING TO BID OR PLACING A BID (“BIDDER”) ACCEPTS THESE CONDITIONS OF SALE AND ENTERS INTO A LEGALLY, BINDING, ENFORCEABLE AGREEMENT WITH R&R AUCTION COMPANY OF MASSACHUSETTS, LLC (“RR AUCTION”) TOGETHER WITH BIDDER, THE “PARTIES”). This Agreement contains important provisions that control rights and liabilities, and specifically has provisions governing how disputes are handled as well as LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY that can be imposed upon RR Auction, WAIVER OF JURY and ARBITRATION PROVISIONS. This acknowledgement is a material term of these Conditions of Sale and of the consideration under which RR Auction agrees to these terms. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. The following terms and conditions (“Conditions of Sale”) constitute the sole terms and conditions under which RR Auction will offer for sale and sell the property on its website, and/or described in the catalog of items for auction (the “Catalog”). These Conditions of Sale constitute a binding agreement between the Parties with respect to the auction in which Bidder participates (the “Auction”). By bidding at the Auction, whether in person, through an agent or representative, by telephone, facsimile, online, absentee bid, or by any other form of bid or by any other means, Bidder acknowledges the thorough reading and understanding of all of these Conditions of Sale, all descriptions of items in the Catalog, and all matters incorporated herein by reference, and agrees to be fully bound thereby.
Section 1 The Parties1.1 RR Auction and Auction This Auction is presented by RR Auction, a d/b/a/ of R&R Auction Company of Massachusetts, LLC, as identified with the applicable licensing information on the title page of the Catalog or on the www. RRauction.com Internet site. The Auction is conducted under these Conditions of Sale. Announcements and corrections from the podium at live auctions and those made through the Conditions of Sale appearing on the Internet at RRauction.com supersede those in the printed Catalog. 1.2 Bidder Bidder shall mean the original Bidder on the property offered for sale by RR Auction and not any subsequent owner or other person who may acquire or have acquired an interest therein. If Bidder is an agent, the agency must be disclosed in writing to RR Auction prior to the time of sale, otherwise the benefits of the warranty shall be limited to the agent and not transferable to the undisclosed principal. The rights granted to Bidder under these Conditions of Sale are personal and may not be assigned or transferred to any other person or entity, whether by operation of law or otherwise without the express written assent of RR Auction. Bidder may not transfer, assign, or otherwise convey these Conditions of Sale or any of the rights herein, and such purported transfer, assignment, or conveyance shall be null and void. No third party may rely on any benefit or right conferred on any Bidder by these Conditions of Sale, and no third party is intended as a beneficiary of these Conditions of Sale. Bids will not be accepted from minor persons under eighteen (18) years of age without a parent or legal guardian’s written consent containing an acknowledgment of the Conditions of Sale herein and indicating their agreement to be bound thereby on behalf of the Bidder.
All Bidders must meet RR Auction’s qualifications to bid. Any Bidder who is not a client in good standing of RR Auction may be disqualified at RR Auction’s sole option and will not be awarded lots. Such determination may be made by RR Auction in its sole and unlimited discretion, at any time prior to, during, or even after the close of the Auction. RR Auction reserves the right to exclude any person from the Auction. If an entity places a bid, then the person executing the bid on behalf of the entity agrees to personally guarantee payment for any successful bid and agrees to be bound by these Conditions of Sale in addition to company for whom the Bidder is acting By accepting the Conditions of Sale, Bidder personally and unconditionally guarantees payment. Section 2 Bidding Privileges 2.1 In order to place bids, Bidders who have not established an account with RR Auction must either furnish satisfactory credit information (including two collectibles-related business references) or supply additional information if requested, well in advance of the Auction. Bidders who are not members of RRAuction.com should pre-register before the close of the Auction to allow adequate time to contact references. Privileges will be granted at the sole discretion of RR Auction. Additionally, Bidders who have not previously established credit or who wish to bid in excess of their established credit history may be required to provide a cash deposit prior to RR Auction’s acceptance of a bid. Check writing privileges and immediate delivery of merchandise may also be determined by pre-approval of credit based on a combination of criteria: RRAuction.com history, related industry references, bank verification, a credit bureau report and/or a personal guarantee for a corporate or partnership entity in advance of the Auction venue. 2.2 Bidder providing any false or misleading information provided in connection with the registration shall be a material breach of the Conditions of Sale and in addition to any other remedies at law shall excuse RR Auction from performance under these Conditions of Sale, including the right to any refund. 2.2 Bidding privileges may be revoked without notice, for any reason, at the sole discretion of RR Auction . Section 3 Buyer’s Premium 3.1 The Bidder acknowledges and agrees that a 25% buyer’s premium will be added to the hammer price on all individual lots sold in timed and live Auctions. . For payment other than by cash, delivery will not be made unless and until full payment has been received by RR Auction, i.e., check or wired funds have fully cleared. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, signed by RR Auction, payment in full is due within thirteen (13) calendar days of the Auction or within twelve (12) calendar days of the invoice date, whichever is earlier. Bidder’s failure to pay any payment in full when due required shall constitute a material breach, and in addition to other damages available under contract or law, at RR Auction’s election, RR Auction may cancel the sale and require full premium still be due along with interest at 1.5% per month from the date of breach, or at the maximum legally allowable rate. Section 4 Bidding 4.1 Each Bidder’s determination of its bid should be based upon its own examination of the item(s) and independent investigation, rather
than the any reliance as to what is represented in the Catalog, online or elsewhere. Bidder affirms that it regards any statements made by RR Auction concerning the item as solely opinion and that Bidder is making its own inspection and independent evaluation of the goods, and is not relying upon any description or statements by RR Auction (including as to quality, authenticity, provenance, ownership, liens existing, on goods legality, or value) in making its determination to bid on or purchase an item. In any purchase or sale, the value of the item(s) is determined by the price. THE BIDDER HEREBY ASSUMES ALL RISKS CONCERNING ANY AND ALL PURCHASES TO THE FULLEST EXTENT UNDER APPLICABLE LAW. 4.2 RR AUCTION IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ERRORS IN BIDDING. A Bidder should make certain to bid on the correct lot and that the bid is the maximum (plus the Buyer’s Premium) that the Bidder is willing and able to pay. Since other Bidders (by mail, facsimile, online, and in person) will be present, and since a re-offering could damage the momentum of the sale, once the hammer has fallen and RR Auction has announced the winning Bidder, such Bidder is unconditionally bound to pay for the lot, even if the Bidder has made a mistake. 4.3 All prospective Bidders who examine lots in person prior to the sale shall personally assume all responsibility for any damage they cause in so doing. RR Auction shall have sole discretion in determining the value of the damage caused, which shall be promptly paid by the prospective Bidder. 4.4 Title to any lot remains with Consignor, any secured party of the Consignor, or assignee of Consignor, as the case may be, until the lot is paid for in full by Bidder and Bidder has fully satisfied any outstanding financial obligations to RR Auction (including as it concerns aby other lots). RR Auction reserves the right to require payment in full before delivering any lot to the successful Bidder. 4.5 It is the Bidder’s responsibility and obligation to have the lots fully insured while in their possession. Bidder assumes any and all risk of loss upon the earlier of shipment to Bidder or in Bidder’s possession. 4.6 Bidder grants to RR Auction or its assigns the right to offset any sums due, or found to be due by RR Auction, and to make such offset from any past, subsequent or future consignment, or items acquired by Bidder in possession or control of RR Auction or from any sums due to Bidder by RR Auction. Bidder further grants RR Auction a lien consisting of a senior security interest (or purchase money security interest to the extent applicable) in such sums or items to the fullest extent applicable, authorizes RR Auction to file documents concerning the interest, and Bidder agrees to execute any further documents as may be reasonably necessary to grant RR Auction such security interest. Bidder agrees that RR Auction and its assigns shall be a secured party with respect to items bought by Bidder and in the possession of RR Auction, to the extent of the maximum indebtedness, plus all accrued fees and expenses, until the indebtedness is paid. 4.7 By bidding in this sale, Bidder personally and unconditionally guarantees payment. The authorized representative of any corporate Bidder who is present at the sale shall provide RR Auction or its agent, prior to the commencement of the bidding (or at the time of registration), with a statement signed by a principal, director or officer that they he or she personally and unconditionally guarantees any payment due RR Auction. 4.8 RR Auction may at its sole and absolute discretion, make loans or advances to Consignors and/or prospective Bidders. Section 5 Bidding Options
5.1 Non-Internet bids (including but not limited to in-person, facsimile, phone and mail bids) are treated similarly to floor bids in that they must be on-increment. Any in-person, facsimile, phone, or mail bids that do not conform to a full increment will be rounded up or down to the nearest full increment and this revised amount will be considered Bidder’s high bid. 5.2 When identical bids are submitted, preference is given to the first received. To ensure the greatest accuracy, written bids should be entered on the standard printed bid sheet and be received at RR Auction’s place of business at least twenty-four (24) hours before the Auction start. RR Auction is not responsible for executing mail bids or facsimile bids received on or after the day the first lot is sold, nor Internet bids submitted after the published closing time; nor is RR Auction responsible for proper execution of bids submitted by telephone, mail, facsimile, e-mail, Internet, or in person once the Auction begins. 5.3 In all Auctions, bids on an item must raise the current high bid by at least 10%, or as specified on a per-Auction basis. Bids will be accepted in whole dollar amounts only. No “buy” or “unlimited” bids will be accepted. In a live sale, bids on an item can change at the discretion of RR Auction. 5.4 RR Auction reserves the right to accept or decline any bid. Bids must be for an entire lot and each lot constitutes a separate sale. All bids are per lot unless otherwise announced. Live auction lots will be sold in their numbered sequence unless RR Auction directs otherwise. It is unlawful and illegal for Bidders to collude, pool, or agree with another Bidder to pay less than the fair value for lot(s). For live auctions, RR Auction will have final discretion in the event that any dispute should arise between Bidders. RR Auction will determine the successful Bidder, cancel the sale, or re-offer and resell the lot or lots in dispute. RR Auction will have final discretion to resolve any disputes arising after the sale and in online auctions. If any dispute arises, RR Auction’s sale record is conclusive. Section 6 Payment 6.1 Subject to fulfillment of all of the Conditions of Sale set forth herein, upon the sooner of (1) the passing of title to the offered lot pursuant to these Conditions of Sale, or (2) possession of the offered lot by the Bidder, Bidder thereupon (a) assumes full risk and responsibility (including without limitation, liability for or damage to frames or glass covering prints, paintings, photos, or other works), and (b) will immediately pay the full purchase price or such part as RR Auction may require. In addition to other remedies available to RR Auction by law, RR Auction reserves the right to impose from the date of sale a late charge of 1.5% per month of the total purchase price if payment is not made in accordance with the conditions set forth herein. All property must be removed from RR Auction’s premises by the Bidder at his/her expense not later than sixty (60) business days following its sale and, if it is not so removed, RR Auction may send the purchased property to a public warehouse for the account, at the risk and expense of the Bidder. 6.2 Payment is due upon closing of the Auction session, or upon presentment of an invoice. RR Auction reserves the right to void an invoice if payment in full is not received within thirteen (13) calendar days of the Auction or within twelve (12) calendar days of the invoice date. In cases of nonpayment, RR Auction’s election to void a sale does not relieve the Bidder from their obligation to pay RR Auction its fees (seller’s and Buyer’s Premium) on the lot and any other damages pertaining to the lot. 6.3 All sales for total invoices greater than $1,000 are strictly for cash in United States dollars (including U.S. currency, bank wire, cashier checks, eChecks, and bank money orders), and are subject to all reporting requirements.
6.4 All deliveries are subject to good funds; funds being received in RR Auction’s account before delivery of the Purchases; and all payments are subject to a clearing period. RR Auction reserves the right to determine if a check constitutes “good funds”: checks drawn on a U.S. bank are subject to a ten (10) calendar day hold, and ten (10) business days when drawn on an international bank. Clients with pre-arranged credit status may receive immediate credit for payments via e-Check, personal or corporate checks. 6.5 In the event that a Bidder’s payment is dishonored upon presentment(s), Bidder shall pay the maximum statutory processing fee set by applicable state law. If Bidder attempts to pay via check and the financial institution denies the transfer from Bidder’s bank account, or the payment cannot be completed using the selected funding source, Bidder agrees to complete payment. 6.7 If RR Auction refers any unpaid invoice to an attorney for collection, the Bidder agrees to pay and shall be liable for RR Auction’s attorney’s fees, court costs, and other collection costs incurred by RR Auction in addition to the invoice amount and interest the greater of 1.5% per month or at the maximum legally allowable rate from date of invoice to collection. If RR Auction assigns collection to its house counsel, such attorney’s time expended on the matter shall be compensated at a rate comparable to the hourly rate of independent attorneys. 6.8 RR Auction shall have a lien against the merchandise purchased by the Bidder (as well as to the extent it is a consignor any other monies owed or due to Bidder) to secure payment of the Auction invoice. RR Auction is further granted a lien and the right to retain possession of any other property of the Bidder then held by RR Auction or its affiliates to secure payment of any Auction invoice or any other amounts due RR Auction or affiliates from the Bidder. With respect to these lien rights, RR Auction shall have all the rights of a secured creditor, including but not limited to the right of sale. In addition, with respect to payment of the Auction invoice(s), the Bidder waives any and all rights of offset he might otherwise have against RR Auction and the consignor of the merchandise included on the invoice (the Consignor”). If a Bidder owes RR Auction or its affiliates on any account, RR Auction and its affiliates shall have the right to offset such unpaid account by any credit balance due Bidder, and it may secure by possessory lien any unpaid amount by any of the Bidder’s property in their possession. 6.9 All checks, cashiers checks, bank checks, or money orders are payable to R&R Auction Company of Massachusetts, LLC. RR Auction clients with an invoice totaling $1,000 or under will have the option to pay by VISA, Mastercard, Discover or Paypal. All Paypal payments must be sent to FinanceDepartment@rrauction.com. Authorize.net, a third-party service provider contracted by RR Auction for processing on-line payments, charges a nonrefundable service fee of 3%, which will be added to your final invoice should you pay by credit/debit card. Section 7 Sales Tax RR Auction is a remote seller and we are now required to collect Sales/Use Tax from our bidders. The states that we have nexus in we will be required to collect and remit sales tax on your behalf. Each state has different requirements to meet nexus. When RR Auction has achieved a certain monetary and/or invoice threshold in each state we will apply sales tax to your total invoice. The states that are affected are: ARIZONA, ARKANSAS, CALIFORNIA, COLORADO, CONNECTICUT, FLORIDA, GEORGIA, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KANSAS, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, NEBRASKA, NEVADA, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, NORTH CAROLINA, OHIO, OKLAHOMA, PENNSYLVANIA,RHODE ISLAND, TENNESSEE, TEXAS, UTAH,
VIRGINIA, WASHINGTON, WISCONSIN If we have not achieved nexus in a particular state it is still your responsibility to pay sales tax on your purchases. The sales tax rate is determined by the State, Country, and City where purchases are shipped to. If you decide to pick up your purchases at our New Hampshire location you will not be required to pay sales tax. The State of New Hampshire does not have a general sales and use tax. All purchases picked up at our Massachusetts location will be taxed at the current rate of 6.25%. If you have a resale number please email Sue@RRAuction.com or fax to (603) 732-4288 a copy of your state resale certificate and you will be exempt from paying sales tax. Section 8 Delivery; Shipping; and Handling Charges Bidder is liable for shipping and handling and providing accurate information as to shipping or delivery locations and arranging for such. RR Auction is unable to combine purchases from other auctions or affiliates into one package for shipping purposes. Lots won will be shipped in a commercially reasonable time after payment in good funds for the merchandise and the shipping fees is received or credit extended, except when third-party shipment occurs. Bidder agrees that service and handling charges related to shipping items which are not pre-paid may be charged to a credit card on file with RR Auction. Successful international Bidders shall provide written shipping instructions, including specified Customs declarations, to RR Auction for any lots to be delivered outside of the United States. NOTE: Declaration value shall be the item’(s) hammer price and RR Auction shall use the correct harmonized code for the lot. Domestic Bidders on lots designated for third-party shipment must designate the common carrier, accept risk of loss, and prepay shipping costs. Section 9 Title Title shall not pass to the successful Bidder until all invoices of Bidder (including those pertaining to the item(s) at issue) and amounts owed to RR Auction are paid in full. It is the responsibility of the Bidder to provide adequate insurance coverage for the items once they have been delivered to a common carrier or third-party shipper. Section 10 Rights Reserved RR Auction reserves the right, at any time before, during or after an auction has ended to: withdraw any lot before or at the time of the Auction, cancel any bid, and/or to postpone the Auction of all or any lots or parts thereof, for any reason. RR Auction shall not be liable to any Bidder in the event of such withdrawal, cancellation, or postponement under any circumstances. RR Auction reserves the right to refuse to accept bids from anyone at any time. Section 11 Conducting the Auction 11.1 RR Auction reserves the right to postpone the Auction or any session thereof for a reasonable period of time for any reason whatsoever, and no Bidder or prospective Bidder shall have any claim as a result thereof, including consequential damages. 11.2 RR Auction’s Discretion: RR Auction shall determine opening bids and bidding increments. RR Auction has the right in its absolute discretion to reject any bid in the event of dispute between Bidders or if RR Auction has doubt as to the validity of any bid, to advance
the bidding at its absolute discretion and to determine the successful Bidder in the event of a dispute between Bidders, to continue the bidding or to reoffer and resell the lot in question. In the event of a dispute after the sale, RR Auctions record of final sale shall be conclusive. RR Auction also may reject any bid if RR Auction decides either that any bid is below the reserve of the lot or article or that an advance is insufficient. Unless otherwise announced by RR Auction at the time of sale, no lots may be divided for the purpose of sale. 11.3 Reserves Lots may be subject to a reserve which is the confidential minimum price below which the lot will not be sold. Consignors may not bid on their own lots or property. RR Auction may, from time to time, bid on items that it does not own. RR Auction may execute bids consecutively or otherwise up to one bid increment below the reserve. 11.4 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. 11.5 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). 11.6 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. 11.7 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. 11.8 Maximum Bids In 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. 11.9 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. 11.10 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. 11.11 Bidding in 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. 11.12 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. During live internet or live auction, property is auctioned in consecu-
tive 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 or bids (successively or otherwise) 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. All auctions for lots are with reserve unless specifically stated otherwise. 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. 11.13 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. 11.14 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. Section 12 RR Auction’s Remedies Failure of the Bidder to comply with any of these Conditions of Sale or the terms of the Registration Form is an event of material breach or default. In such event, RR Auction may, in addition to any other available remedies specifically including the right to hold the defaulting Bidder liable for the Purchase Price or to charge and collect from the defaulting Bidder’s credit or debit accounts as provided for elsewhere herein: (a) cancel the sale, retaining any payment made by the Bidder as damages (the Bidder understands and acknowledges that RR Auction will be substantially damaged should such default occur, and that damages under sub-part (a) are necessary to compensate RR Auction for such damages); (b) resell the property without reserve at public auction or privately; (c) charge the Bidder interest on the Purchase Price at the rate of one and one-half percent (1.5%) per month or the highest allowable interest rate; (d) take any other action that RR Auction, in its sole discretion, deems necessary
or appropriate to preserve and protect RR Auction’s rights and remedies. Should RR Auction resell the property, the original defaulting Bidder shall be liable for the payment of any deficiency in the purchase price and all costs and expenses associated there with, including but not limited to warehousing, sales-related expenses, reasonable attorney fees and court costs, commissions, incidental damages and any other charges due hereunder which were not collected or collectable. In the event that such Bidder is the successful Bidder on more than one lot and pays less than the purchase price for the total lots purchased, RR Auction shall apply the payment received to such lot or lots that RR Auction, in its sole discretion, deems appropriate. If RR Auction does not exercise such discretion, the lots to which the payment shall be applied will be in descending order from the highest purchase price to the lowest. Any Bidder failing to comply with these Conditions of Sale shall be deemed to have granted RR Auction a security interest in, and RR Auction may retain as collateral such security for such Bidder’s obligations to RR Auction, any Bidder’s property in RR Auction’s possession or to which title has not yet passed to 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. Section 13 Warranties 13.1 RR Auction does not provide any warranties to Bidders, whether expressed or implied, beyond those expressly provided in these Conditions of Sale. All property and lots are sold ”as is” and “where is”. By way of illustration rather than limitation, neither RR Auction nor the Consignor makes any representation or warranty, expressed or implied, as to merchantability or fitness for intended use, condition of the property (including any condition report), correctness of description, origin, measurement, quality, rarity, importance, exhibition, relevance, attribution, source, provenance, date, authorship, condition, culture, genuineness, value, or period of the property. Additionally, neither RR Auction nor the Consignor makes any representation or warranty, expressed or implied, as to whether the Bidder acquires rights in copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property (including exhibition or reproduction rights) related to the item, or whether the property is subject to any limitations or other rights. RR Auction does not make any representation or warranty as to title. 13.2 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. 13.3 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. 13.4 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 “AC”), to the exclusion of any other warranties, express
or implied, including but not limited to those pursuant to the Uniform Commercial Code. The AC inures only to the original Bidder (as shown in RR Auction’s records). Bidder may not transfer, assign, or otherwise convey the AC and such purported transfer, assignment, or conveyance shall be null and void. Section 14 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. Section 15 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 Bidder and by an authorized officer of RR Auction 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. Section 16 Bidder’s Remedies 16.1 Except as stated expressly herein, Bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy related to or pertaining to items it bids upon, views, or purchases from RR Auction, and any claims by Bidder related to authenticity, ownership, condition, title or value, shall be against Consignor only. 16.2 This section sets forth the sole and exclusive remedies of Bidder as against RR Auction (inclusive of its affiliates, officers, managers, employees or agents), or in any way arising out of, related to, or in connection with these Conditions of Sale, , and is expressly in lieu of any other rights or remedies which might be available to Bidder by law. Time is of the essence with respect to these procedures. 16.3 Title to Items 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, satisfactory to 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 may 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 (if any made), RR Auction may disclose the identity of the Consignor to Bidder and may assign to Bidder all or some of RR Auction’s rights against the Consignor with
respect to such lot or property. Upon such disclosure and/or assignment, all responsibility and liability of RR Auction, if any, with respect to said lot or item shall automatically terminate related to or arising from these Conditions of Sale or such transaction operating as a complete waiver and general release by Bidder as to RR Auction and its agents, contractors, and affiliates, as to any and all claims concerning or related to the item, if any . RR Auction shall be entitled to retain the premiums and other amounts paid to RR Auction by 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. 16.4 Authenticity Challenge Process (1) If Bidder wishes to dispute or challenge the Authenticity of the lot or item (including asserting that it is incorrect), Bidder must adhere to the following procedure: Within 30 days of the Auction Date, Bidder must present written evidence to RR Auction, that the lot is not authentic as determined by a known expert in the field (and one recognized by RR Auction within its discretion) and send the physical item or lot at issue to RR Auction along with all evidence relied upon by Bidder for contesting the Authenticity. (“Authenticity Challenge Process”) “Authenticity” shall mean a gross discrepancy in the between the description, genuiness, or attribution of the item as represented by RR Auction in the Catalog or at the auction, and the item. If RR Auction concurs that the lot is not Authentic as was represented (it is sole discretion), Bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy as against RR Auction (inclusive of its affiliates, agents, employees, and contractors) shall be a refund of the purchase price of the subject item paid by Bidder, with no other costs, liabilities or amounts recoverable by Bidder. If RR Auction does not agree with the assertion by Bidder, then the Parties shall follow the dispute resolution procedures of these Conditions of Sale. Strict adherence to the Authenticity Challenge Process is a condition of standing for Bidder to initiate suit or claim. (2) So long as Bidder has complied with the Authenticity Challenge Process, any claim, suit or action, by Bidder concerning an AC or Certification of Authenticity, or related to the authenticity of the item must, without any exception, be brought within one (1) year of Auction Date and is subject to the other limitations and conditions stated in the Conditions of Sale. 16.5 Other Issues. Any dispute or claim by Bidder against RR Auction (or its affiliates, directors, employees, officers, agents, or contractors)) other than Authenticity, concerning any item or lot bid upon, or purchased, including value, title, condition, bidding process, or description must be asserted (if at all) in the following manner: (1) If the description of any lot in the Catalog is materially or grossly incorrect (e.g., gross cataloging error), or there is any other gross material issue pertaining to the item or lot, the item or lot may be returned 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 with explanation in writing.. If there is any discrepancy between the description in the Catalog and a certificate of auction, then the description in the certificate of auction (“Lot Challenge Process”). 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 within the period of time stated herein or not materially or grossly in deviation from the description. Such a refund is subject to RR Auction’s sole discretionary review, and any request for refund must be made concurrently with returning the physical item or lot to RR Auction. Any item not returned within said frame will constitute acceptance of the item and a waiver and release of any and all claims by Bidder pertaining to the item other than with respect to authenticity; and
(2) Provided that the Bidder has engaged in the Lot Challenge Process, any claim concerning such must be brought no later than one (1) year of the Auction Date for the item or lot at issue and is subject to the other limitations and conditions stated in the Conditions of Sale. NO RETURN OR REFUND OF ANY AUCTION LOT WILL BE CONSIDERED OR PROVIDED EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THESE CONDITIONS OF SALE AND BIDDERS OR AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY LAW. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH SUCH SHALL BE A COMPLETE DEFENSE TO ANY CLAIMS BY BIDDER RELATED TO THE CONDITIONS OF SALE, ANY AUCTION OR BID. 16.6 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. For any and all claims by Bidder arising out of or related to this Agreement, Bidder’s viewing, bid, or purchase of items, or any agreement between the Parties, or otherwise, Bidder agrees that to the fullest extent such can be limited under the law, Bidder shall have no right to recover and hereby waives any and all rights to recover from against RR Auction or its affiliates, directors, employees, officers, agents, or contractors, consequential or indirect damages, lost profits damages, punitive, exemplary, statutory (or multiplier damages), physical or emotional distress damages, general or special damages of any kind (beyond amounts actually paid by Bidder for item(s) at issue), and in the event of recovery of any damages whatsoever, such shall be limited by the amounts actually paid by Bidder to RR Auction for the item(s) at issue in such claim, or if no money was paid to RR Auction by Bidder for items at issue, or there items are at issue, the amount of $150.00. Section 17 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. Section 18 Headings Headings are for convenience only and shall not be used to interpret the substantive sections to which they refer. Section 19 Entire Agreement
court or arbitrator of competent jurisdiction, the remaining parts of the agreement and remainder of the sections or terms and provisions of the section and all sections shall continue in full force and effect without being impaired or invalidated in any way. Section 20 Governing Law and Enforcement 20.1 The Parties agree that all 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. 20.2 The Parties agree that these Conditions of Sale, any other related agreement(s), along with all claims between the Parties, including those arising out of or related to such are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without regard for its conflict of laws principles. The Parties agree that any dispute between the Parties, including but not limited to those 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 Boston, Massachusetts, unless the Consumer Arbitration Rules apply, in which case, such rules and venue will govern. 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 also recover all of its related fees and costs, whether before or after the formal institution of the Arbitration, including but not limited to its reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs, if RR Auction prevails, such recovery, in addition to all remedies available at agreement or law, shall include the Buyer’s Premium as defined in these Conditions of Sale. Federal arbitration law, including the Federal Arbitration Act apply to this agreement to arbitrate and its related provisions. The arbitration and all related proceedings shall be held strictly confidential and all documents and discovery shall be held confidential and not used, published or disclosed publically or to anyone outside the Parties or expert consultants or counsel who shall agree to hold such confidential. 20.3 The Parties consent to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as exclusive jurisdiction and venue for all claims between the Parties except as provided specifically herein and may seek confirmation of the decision in the Arbitration pursuant to the Federal Arbitration Act in any Court of competent jurisdiction, including the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts. To the extent such is necessary under the law, RR Auction may enforce the Arbitration award against Bidder and any related Party in any court of competent jurisdiction. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as RR Auction consenting to jurisdiction or venue in any location outside of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Except to the extent Bidder is also a consignor (in which case the terms of the consignment agreement shall also govern), these Conditions of Sale constitute the entire agreement between the Parties together with the terms and conditions contained in the auction 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.
THE PARTIES MAY NOT BRING CLAIMS AGAINST EACH OTHER AS A CLASS OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY CLAIMED CLASS, OR IN A REPRESENTATIVE ACTION UNLESS OTHERWISE AGREED. UNLESS OTHERWISE AGREED, THE CLAIMS AGAINST EACH OF THE OTHER CANNOT BE CONSOLIDATED OR JOINED WITH MORE THAN ONE ADDITIONAL PERSON OR ENTITIES’ CLAIMS. NO INJUNCTIVE OR DECLATORY RELIEF SOUGHT BY BIDDER IF ANY, CAN AFFECT OR BE ORDERED TO AFFECT ANY OTHER BIDDERS OR PERSONS.
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
20.4 Except as provided specifically in these Conditions of Sale in Bidder’s Remedies against RR Auction (along with its affiliates, di-
rectors, agents, officers, employees, and contractors) for any dispute, claim, cause of action related to or arising out of these Conditions of Sale or any other related agreement(s), brought by Bidder must be brought within the earlier of the Auction Date as it pertains to the item(s) at issue or no later than one (1) year of the acts, omissions or circumstances occurred giving rise to the alleged claim, without exception. This provision is intended as a full, complete and absolute bar to and release of any claims by Bidder initiated after one (1) year of such acts, omissions or circumstances. The Parties agree further that these waiver provisions are intended to be binding in the event of any dispute, specifically including but not limited to third party claims and cross-actions brought by Bidder. These provisions are consideration for the execution of these Conditions of Sale. 20.5 To the fullest extent under applicable law and except as specifically stated herein Bidder hereby holds harmless, releases and discharges RR Auction and its agents, officer’s directors, affiliates, successors, and assigns from any and all claims, liabilities, obligations, promises, agreements, damages, causes of action, suits, demands, losses, debts, and expenses of any nature whatsoever, known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected existing prior to these Conditions of Sale. Bidder agrees to the Conditions of Sale and upon each instance that Bidder participates in any auction, bids, or otherwise agrees to such terms and reaffirms this release as of the date of so participating or agreeing unless Bidder otherwise provides clear written notice to RR Auction prior to so bidding. 20.6 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. 20.7 Liquidated Damages for Specific Breaches In the event that Bidder provides false information in connection with registering for bidding, fails to correct or update information or breaches the Conditions of Sale by failing to pay the purchase price when due after becoming the winning bidder, as liquidated damages associated with such breaches, R&R may obtain from Bidder the greater of (1) 150% the reserve of the item (if any); (2) the amount bidder bid; or (3), the full amount that bidder would have otherwise paid. Bidder will also be liable for an additional 20% of such amount to account for additional administrative costs, shipping, additional advertising, and other damages and liabilities fees that are difficult to calculate on an item-by-item basis. 20.8 Indemnity. Bidder agrees to defend, indemnify, hold harmless RR Auction (along with its officers, directors, agents, contractors, and affiliates) from and against any and all claims, costs, fees, damages, and liabilities arising out of or related to these Conditions of Sale, view of items, or lots, bidding, or participation in any auction by RR Auction, and/or or in any way connected to any item you viewed, bid upon or purchased through RR Auction. Section 21: State-by-State Law Issues This Auction is being conducted in and the sale shall take place in the State of Massachusetts. Notwithstanding, the foregoing, should these terms and conditions violate the law of any State should that state’s law be found to govern, or any provision herein determined to be invalid, the clause itself and the remainder of the Agreement shall be valid to the fullest extent allowed. Also, to the extent other states law apply to any transaction arising out of the Agreement (without admitting such), RR Auction states: For Residents of California:
SALE OF AUTOGRAPHED COLLECTIBLES: AS REQUIRED BY LAW, A DEALER WHO SELLS TO A CONSUMER ANY COLLECTIBLE DESCRIBED AS BEING AUTOGRAPHED MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN EXPRESS WARRANTY AT THE TIME OF SALE. THIS DEALER MAY BE SURETY BONDED OR OTHERWISE INSURED TO ENSURE THE AUTHENTICITY OF ANY AUTOGRAPHED COLLECTIBLE SOLD BY THIS DEALER. A written express warranty is provided with each autographed collectible, as required by law. This dealer may be surety bonded or otherwise insured to ensure the authenticity of any autographed collectible sold by this dealer.
Section 22 Glossary of Condition terms Information provided to prospective Bidders with respect of any lot, including any pre-sale estimate, whether written or oral, and information in any catalogue, condition or other report, commentary or valuation, is not a representation of fact but rather a statement of opinion held by RR Auction. Use of the following terms constitutes an opinion as follows: VERY FINE describes an item believed to be 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 we believe to 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 we believe 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 which we believe to have 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 believed to be exceedingly rare or important. Bidder may call and request further details and information about RR Auction’s opinions concerning any item via phone or email which shall provided in RR Auction’s discretion. Certificate of Auction, Certificate of Authenticity and Goods Acquired: Bidder warrants that Bidder (and its agents, assigns, successors, and affiliates) shall not purposely deface, destroy, dismember, cutup into parts the item or Lot purchased at auction from RR Auction and in the event such shall occur whether purposefully or accidently, Bidder (and its agents, assigns, successors, and affiliates) shall refrain from advertising, promoting, or marketing the item as having been purchased from RR Auction and shall in no event display, expressly claim, or imply that the item was certified or auctioned in such state by RR Auction. As liquidated damages for such breach, Bidder agrees to be liable to RR Auction for the greater of the amount of three (3) times the hammer price of the item along with all other fees and costs as otherwise provided in this Terms of Sale.
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