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MARVELS OF MODERN MUSIC

Bidding closes June 22, 2023

RR Auction’s first Marvels of Modern Music sale of 2023 brings a multitude of music memorabilia to the auction block—from jazz icons to the Beatles to punk pioneers, the whole of modern music is here represented. The auction is highlighted by remarkable Ramones material—Johnny Ramone’s Mosrite guitar, Dee Dee’s stage-worn leather jacket, and incredible tour-used banners—plus a stunning variety of material from Prince’s career, clothing from Tom Petty’s Encino home, and rarities from the Beatles, Bob Dylan, Lynyrd Skynyrd, the Rolling Stones, and Jimi Hendrix. 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 June 2023.

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Superb fully signed 1961 Marrion portrait from the original Fab Four’s first professional shoot

3001. Beatles Signed Photograph. Vintage glossy 8.5 x 6.5 group photo taken by Albert Marrion in December 1961 during the Beatles’ first professional photo session, depicting the band in their leather outfits and holding their instruments, signed and inscribed on the reverse in red ballpoint, “To Meron, Love from John Lennon xx,” “Love to Meron from George Harrison xxxx,” “To Meron love from Paul McCartney xxx,” and “Lots of love to Meron from Pete Best xxx.” The reverse also bears Marrion’s photography stamp. In very good to fine condition, with light creasing, more noticeable on the image side, and surface impressions to the image from the signatures on the back. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/ DNA and a certificate of authenticity from Beatles expert Frank Caiazzo, who states that the signatures date to early 1962.

Albert Marrion, a local wedding photographer, was brought on by influential Beatles manager Brian Epstein to capture a professional shot of the future international sensations. Though he snapped about 30 photos at his Wallesy studio in December 1961, records indicate that only 17 still exist, with the here-offered example being one of the most appealing. The photographer later recalled, ‘John and Paul joked and laughed throughout most of the session. George Harrison was quiet and Pete Best didn’t speak almost at all.’ Marrion remembered it was actually Lennon and McCartney’s ‘acting up’ that spoiled many of the discarded negatives. An uncommonly early photograph with a great image that’s matched by its cast of bold red autographs. Starting Bid $1000

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Magnificent fully signed ‘Star Pics’ photograph of the Beatles in 1963

Fantastic vintage glossy 7.75 x 10 promo photo of the Beatles published by ‘Star Pics’ in 1963, boldly signed on the reverse in blue ballpoint by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. The classic image features John with his acoustic-electric guitar, Paul with his iconic Hofner violin bass, and George with his beloved Gretsch—their early ‘tools of the trade.’ In very good to fine condition, with some minor soiling, and a short tear to the top edge; the signatures are bright, clean, and bold.

Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from noted Beatles expert Frank Caiazzo, in part: “John Lennon, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr have all added ‘XXX’ after signing. The signatures are stunning in person, as they are large and lay out wonderfully on the back of the photo - which is 4 times the area of an average autograph album page, resulting in larger than average signatures that ‘have plenty of room to breathe.’ The autographs date from mid-1963, and this is an extraordinary Beatles signed photograph that would present beautifully if framed for display.” A large and superb image of the Beatles, boasting four equally large and superb autographs. Starting Bid $1000

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3002. Beatles Signed Photograph: ‘Star Pics’ (1963).

Airline booklet signed by the Beatles after their historic Parisian debut

3003. Beatles Signed BEA

In-Flight

Booklet (February

1964). Vintage British European Airlines (BEA) in-flight booklet, 9 x 6.5, signed on the front cover by the Beatles in black ballpoint: John Lennon, George Harrison, Paul McCartney, and Ringo Starr. The consignor notes that the signatures date to early February 1964, and were likely signed on February 5th, when the band was returning to London via a BEA flight after their historic three-day concert showcase in Paris, France. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks, a letter of authenticity from noted Beatles expert Frank Caiazzo, who also dates the autographs to “early 1964,” and two modern glossy photos of the Beatles disembarking the airplane at London Airport.

The Beatles’ concerts in Paris in January 1964 were a significant milestone in the band’s career, as they marked their first performances in France and helped to launch them to international stardom. The Beatles played a total of 18 shows over three days at the Olympia Theater in Paris, from January 16th to 18th, 1964. The band’s arrival in Paris was met with a frenzy of excitement from French fans, who crowded the airport to greet them and followed them everywhere they went. The Beatles’ concerts at the Olympia were sold out, and the crowds outside the theater were so large that the police had to be called in to control them. During their shows, The Beatles performed many of their early hits, including ‘She Loves You,’ ‘I Want to Hold Your Hand,’ and ‘Twist and Shout.’ Starting Bid $1000

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Remarkable 1963 color Beatles centerfold signed backstage at the Gaumont Cinema

Rare color 20.25 x 13.5 souvenir centerfold from the British magazine Today featuring the Beatles with their instruments, signed in fountain pen by John Lennon, and in ballpoint by Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. Affixed to a lightweight cardstock sheet and in very good condition, with heavy overall creasing, stains to the corners, and poor contrast to parts of Paul’s and George’s signatures. Fully signed, uninscribed color images of the Beatles in this large size are extremely scarce.

Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks and a detailed letter of provenance from the original recipient, who met the Beatles backstage at the Gaumont Cinema in Doncaster on December 10, 1963, where her friends performed a song for the band and presented them with a gift of locally made butterscotch candies. Additionally includes a vintage glossy press photograph of the girls with Paul McCartney and George Harrison backstage at the show and an original newspaper article detailing the event. Starting Bid $1000

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3004. Beatles Signed Magazine Poster (1963).

The Fab Four down under—crisp ballpoint signatures of the Beatles

with fill-in drummer Jimmie Nicol

3005. Beatles Signatures (with Jimmie Nicol, 1964).

Vintage circa June 1964 ballpoint autographs of the Beatles— ”John Lennon,” “George Harrison,” “Paul McCartney,” and “Best wishes, Jimmie Nicol”—on an off-white notebook page. In fine condition, with staple holes to the top edge.

Accompanied by an uncommon glossy 10 x 8 photo of the Beatles with compere Bob Moors and TV anchorman Brian Taylor during the band’s Australian mini-tour, and by a letter of provenance from their personal assistant, for whom the autographs were obtained. The Beatles stormed Australia early into their first world tour, playing eight shows in Adelaide, Melbourne, and Sydney between June 12 and 20, 1964, a span made notable by the presence of drummer Jimmie Nicol, who replaced Ringo Starr from June 3-15 while the latter was recovering from tonsillitis and pharyngitis. A decidedly very rare item given that Nicol was with the Beatles for less than two weeks. Starting Bid $1000

The Beatles sign in their prime

3008. Beatles Signatures (1967). Very desirable ballpoint signatures of the Beatles—“John Lennon,” “George Harrison,” “Paul McCartney,” and “R. Starkey”—on an off-white 5.5 x 2 sheet clipped from the close of a document. The consignor notes that the signatures date to mid-1967. In very good to fine condition, with intersecting folds, a stain to the middle, and fading to Harrison’s signature. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. An attractive set of stacked Beatles autographs that date to the creative prime of their collective careers; Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, an album many consider to be their magnum opus, was released on May 26, 1967. Starting Bid $1000

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Extremely rare ‘first state’ stereo version of the Beatles’ infamous butcher cover

3006. Beatles ‘First State’ Stereo Butcher Album. Ultra rare promotional The Beatles Yesterday and Today stereo ‘first state’ butcher cover (Capitol ST-2553, 1966). This ‘first state’ version features the notorious ‘butcher’ cover in which the Beatles are seen in butcher smocks draped with meat and plastic doll parts; ‘first state’ signifies that this is an original example that never had the ‘trunk cover’ pasteover applied. The record is included. Condition: EX 7.5 (sleeve - light yellow toning on the back-left cover)/ MT 9 (disc).

Within days of releasing this miscellany of previous hits, Capitol recalled all copies in response to retailers’ negative reactions to the original macabre cover image. The recalled copies were ‘retrofitted’ with a new pictorial flat, pasted over the first, featuring an innocuous image of the boys posed around a steamer trunk; these have frequently been peeled away by collectors to reveal the infamous butcher image below. First-state versions, especially of the rarer stereo variety, are among the most desirable and elusive of all Beatles collectibles. Starting Bid $1000

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“Book Now— Avoid Disappointment”—

super rare original handbill for Another Beatles Christmas Show

3007. Beatles Another Beatles Christmas Show

Handbill - Very Rare. Exceptionally rare vintage handbill for Another Beatles Christmas Show, which was held at the Odeon Hammersmith in London, England, between December 24, 1964, and January 16, 1965. The handbill, which includes a ticket reservation form, features floating heads of John Lennon, George Harrison, Paul McCartney, and Ringo Starr, with bold text to upper and lower borders: “Personal Appearance of The Beatles” and “Seats Available, Book Now—Avoid Disappointment.” In fine condition, with slightly irregular light toning, and a very small tear to the left edge. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $200

Lennon

Original Candid Photographs

Appealing pair of vintage color glossy 3.5 x 3.5 candid photos of Beatles members John Lennon and Ringo Starr outside EMI Studios in London, England, on May 10, 1967: one shows Starr and Lennon standing next to a car, Lennon looking directly at the camera, and the other shows Lennon by himself looking to his right. In overall fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $200

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3010. John and Ringo Starr (2) (1967).

3009. John Lennon Handwritten Poem from ‘A Spaniard in the Works’. Supremely rare circa 1965 handwritten 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.

‘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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“The Faulty Bagnose”—an important handwritten poem by John Lennon playfully criticizing organized religion, published in 1965’s A Spaniard in the Works

“P.Mc. was ‘ere!” —a playful original sketch by Paul McCartney

3011. Paul McCartney Original Sketch. Leather-bound autograph album, 6.25 x 4.25, containing an original sketch by Paul McCartney of a man’s head in profile, accomplished in ballpoint on the opening yellow page, with McCartney signing his name within a speech bubble, “P.Mc. was ‘ere!” The consignor notes that the sketch and handwriting date to the 1980s. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $300

3012. Paul McCartney Signed 1963 Program. Vintage program from the Beatles’ 1963 tour with Chris Montez and Tommy Roe, 8 x 10.25, 14 pages, signed on the back cover in blue ballpoint by Paul McCartney. The consignor notes that the signature was obtained at the Beatles performance that took place at the Rialto Theatre in York, England, on March 13, 1963. After the show, the Beatles set up tables at the front of the stage and held an impromptu signing session for attendees of the concert. In very good condition, with overall creasing, light folds, and moderately heavy handling wear. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $200

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George Harrison’s 1966 Christmas gift to friend and mentor Ravi Shankar— a two-volume set of the I Ching

3000. Beatles: George Harrison (2) Signed Books to Ravi Shankar. Signed books: The I Ching or Book of Changes, Vol. I and II. Later printings. London: Routledge & Kegan Paul Ltd, 1965. Hardcovers with dust jackets, 6 x 9, totaling 771 pages. Signed and inscribed in black felt tip inside each volume in black felt tip to his friend and mentor, the sitar virtuoso Ravi Shanker: in the first volume Harrison writes, “To Raviji—with much love and thanks—George Harrison, 25.12.66”; in the second, he writes, “To Raviji—love from George Harrison, 25.12.66.” Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG/G, with wear, sunning, and paper loss only to the dust jackets, including several repaired tears and a missing rear flap from the jacket for Volume II.

Harrison first met Shankar in London in 1966, and soon after traveled to India to study sitar with the famous Indian musician. It was the beginning of a long friendship and artistic collaboration, which inspired some of the Beatles’ most iconic songs, brought Indian classical music to a much wider international audience, and influenced the trajectory of pop music writ large. The experience encouraged Harrison’s interest not only in Indian music, but in Eastern philosophy more generally—explaining perhaps the choice of this translation of the Chinese philosophical classic, the I Ching, with a preface by the famous psychoanalyst C. G. Jung, who would appear on the cover of the Beatles’ album ‘Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band’ in the following year. Starting Bid $1000

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Ten Club’ Pho-

(1961). Rare original vintage 1.5 x 2 passport-sized photo of a young George Harrison blowing out cigarette smoke in an early bust-length pose, a portrait that was taken during the Beatles’ stint at the Top Ten Club in Hamburg, Germany, between April 1st and July 1st, 1961. In fine condition, with a few small creases. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. The consignor notes that this photograph was found in Hamburg amongst a selection of documents from the Top Ten Club and that the image appears on page 93 of Olivia Harrison’s book ‘George Harrison Living in the Material World.’ Starting Bid $200

Brick from the original Cavern Club on

3015.

Street, Liverpool, measuring 8.75˝ x 4.5˝ x 3˝, bearing an affixed plaque from Royal Life: “This is to certify that this is one of 5000 bricks which Royal Life have salvaged from the original Cavern Club, Mathew Street, Liverpool, England. Royal Life have sold these bricks, donating the proceeds to a local charity.” The plaque also has the Cavern Walks logo, and printed signatures from H. B. Johnson (general manager of Royal Life) and Ray McFall (founding owner of the original Cavern Club). In very good to fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $200

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3014. Ringo Starr Signed Album: ‘Abbey Road’ (First Pressing). Abbey Road album (first pressing, with misaligned Apple logo on back cover and “Her Majesty” missing from track listing on the sleeve and label), signed on the front cover in gold ink, “Ringo.” In very good to fine condition, with scattered creasing to the glossy surface laminate. The record is included.Starting Bid $200 3013. George Harrison Original ‘Top tograph Beatles: Cavern Club Brick. Mathew

‘Abbey Road’ outtakes displayed at Liverpool’s Walker Art Gallery in 1984

(5) Abbey Road Photographs by Iain Macmillan. Set of five color satin-finish ‘Abbey Road’ photographs taken by Iain Macmillan, all approximately 12 x 12 and mounted on foamcore, featuring three ‘outtakes’ from the session as well as the images used for the front and back covers of the Beatles’ Abbey Road album. Macmillan had just ten minutes to capture the perfect shot for the iconic record cover. All bear Ron Jones address labels on the reverse. In fine condition, with tack holes to the corners. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks and a certificate of authenticity from Ron Jones. Jones writes, in part: “In early 1984, Ian Macmillan supplied copy negatives of these images to me to have prints made for display in The Art of The Beatles exhibition, held at Liverpool’s Walker Art Gallery in 1984. Using Macmillan’s negatives, Liverpool’s premier photographic company, John Mills Photography Ltd., made these 12˝ x 12˝ prints and mounted them on foamboard for the exhibition.” Starting Bid $200

Photograph

Original vintage glossy 5 x 3.5 photo of the Beatles, consisting of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Pete Best, performing at the Cavern Club in Liverpool in mid-1961. An unknown hand has added the first names of each musician above their respective image, and the reverse is annotated: “The Beatles, at the Cavern, before they became famous.” The consignor notes that the photograph is thought to have been taken by Bob Dean. In very good to fine condition, with scattered light creasing. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Originates from the collection of Elsa Goodless, nee Bredan, a former assistant to Freda Kelly at the UK Beatles Fan Club. Starting Bid $200

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3017. Beatles Original ‘Cavern Club’ (1961). 3016. Beatles

Press Conference. Vintage glossy 10 x 8 photo of the Beatles huddled together and peering down into the fisheye lens of a camera during the group’s press conference at the Deaville Hotel in Miami Beach on February 13, 1964, prior to their second historic performance on the Ed Sullivan show that took place three days later. The reverse bears a Camera Press Ltd. copyright stamp and an affixed press caption. In very good to fine condition, with creasing to the corners. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $200

Vintage glossy 8.5 x 6.5 promotional photo of the Beatles in their famous gray collarless suits, a portrait taken in Dezo Hoffman’s studio on Wardour Street in London, England, in April 1963. The reverse bears several Dezo Hoffmann photography copyright and credit stamps. In fine condition, with two faint paperclip impressions to the top edge. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $200

Contact Sheet Section. Original vintage glossy 2.5 x 5 clipped section of a contact sheet containing two images of the Beatles taken by photographer Astrid Kirchherr in November 1960 at Heiligengeistfeld Square in Hamburg, Germany, as part of the Beatles’ first photo session. Both images depict Beatles members George Harrison, Stuart Sutcliffe, and John Lennon posing together on a truck. Reverse bears Agfa watermarks. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $200

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3019. Beatles Original Photograph by Dezo Hoffmann. 3018. Beatles 1964 Original Photograph Miami 3020. Astrid Kirchherr Original Beatles

Exceedingly rare poster for Bob Dylan’s first show in San Francisco, November 27, 1964

This show took place at a critical time in Dylan’s career: in July, he’d been a headliner at the Newport Folk Festival, and on August 8 he released his fourth album, Another Side of Bob Dylan. On August 28, he famously met The Beatles at

New York’s Delmonico Hotel, turning them on to marijuana for the first time. On September 8, he began his fall tour, and on September 20th he attended The Beatles concert at New York’s Paramount Theater, spending time with them afterward. On October 31, Dylan played New York’s Philharmonic Hall, bringing on Joan Baez as a special guest (the ‘Halloween Concert’ was later released as Vol. 6 in Dylan’s Bootleg Series). Baez again joined Dylan on stage during his November 25 San Jose show, and two days later at the concert this poster advertises. The tour ended on December 7 in Santa Barbara, and after taking the rest of the month off, he entered the studio on January 13, 1965 to begin recording his next album, Bringing It All Back Home. Starting Bid $1000

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3042. Bob Dylan Extremely Rare 1964 San Francisco Concert Poster. Extremely rare and highly desirable 17 x 11 poster for Bob Dylan’s first-ever concert in San Francisco, held at the Masonic Temple (1111 California St.) on November 27, 1964, presented by Mary Ann Pollar and produced by Ashes and Sand. The poster features the iconic portrait seen on his ‘The Times They are A-Changin’ album cover, and lists ticketing information. In very fine condition.
BOB DYLAN

Rare signed copy of Dylan’s first US Top 10 album

is included. Accompanied

a full letter of authenticity from REAL and by a letter of provenance from Dylan’s manager, Jeff Rosen, who states: “I represent Bob Dylan and have done so for many years. In 2017 he signed a number of individual albums on a rare and limited basis… The chain of custody is directly from Bob Dylan to myself.” An unbelievable signed Dylan album deriving from his own personal stock and signed in a controlled environment for his trusted business manager of 30-plus years. Starting Bid $500

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3044. Bob Dylan Signed Photograph. Uncommon color glossy 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo of Bob Dylan in a black leather vest, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with a few small, light bends along the bottom edge. Originally obtained by in-person specialist Mike Wehrmann, and accompanied by his personal handwritten letter of provenance. Starting Bid $500 3043. Bob Dylan Signed Album. Bringing It All Back Home album by Bob Dylan, who has signed nicely on the front cover in black felt tip. In very fine condition. The record by

3045. Bob Dylan Signed Giclee Print: ‘Cassandra – Portfolio’. Limited edition color 22 x 27.5 giclee print entitled ‘Cassandra – Portfolio,’ numbered 190/295, signed in the lower right corner in pencil, “Bob Dylan.” The vivid print portrays the topless ‘Cassandra’ against a deep green background. In very fine condition. Published as part of The Drawn Blank Series, Washington Green/Black Buffalo Artworks, 2010, and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Washington Green Fine Art. Dylan’s popular Drawn Blank art series—a visual autobiography capturing his life on the road—colorfully portrays the people and places he has encountered over the course of his ‘Never Ending Tour.’ Starting Bid $200

3046. Bob Dylan 1975 Rolling Thunder Revue Handbill. Rare original 5 x 8 handbill for Bob Dylan and the Rolling Thunder Revue’s shows at the Boston Music Hall on November 21, 1975, listing and picturing Dylan, Joan Baez, Ramblin’ Jack Elliott, and Bob Neuwirth. In fine to very fine condition, with a subtle bend to the lower right corner. Starting Bid $200

3047. Bob Dylan 1960s Poster by Milton Glaser. Classic original color 22 x 33 poster of Bob Dylan designed by Milton Glaser, issued in Dylan’s first Greatest Hits album, showing the famed troubadour in silhouette profile with colorful swirls in his hair. In very good to fine, folded condition, with light creasing, and small areas of paper, loss along the intersecting folds. An iconic piece of rock ‘n’ roll artwork. Starting Bid $200

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JIMI

HENDRIX

Rare 1968 KPPC radio station poster signed by Jimi Hendrix

3050. Jimi Hendrix Rare 1968 Signed Poster. Incredibly rare vintage circa 1968 original 22.5 x 28.5 poster for the Pasadena radio station KPPC (106.7 FM), featuring an image of the Jimi Hendrix Experience, signed in blue ballpoint on his guitar, “Jimi Hendrix.” The poster is headed by groovy text that poses the question: “What kind of person listens to KPPC?” In very good to fine condition, with overall creasing, edge tears,

and old tape stains to the corners. Accompanied by a letter of provenance, stating that the poster was found in a closet full of classic blacklight posters during a construction clean-out of a building in the summer of 1970. This is one of just a handful of Hendrix-signed posters that we have encountered—an ideal oversized format for the legendary guitarist’s autograph. Starting Bid $1000

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Bold Jimi Hendrix Experience signatures, along with 1967 touring partners the Walker Bros. and Englebert Humperdinck

3052. Jimi Hendrix Experience Signatures. Superb vintage ballpoint signatures of the Jimi Hendrix Experience—”Love, Jimi Hendrix” and “Noel Redding, xx,” on one page, and “Mitch” on a separate page—both contained within their original 5.75 x 4.5 hardcover autograph album. The Hendrix/Redding page is signed on the reverse by the Walker Brothers (Scott, John, and Gary), with whom they were touring. Other signers in the album include Engelbert Humperdinck, Maurice Chevalier, Ronnie Hilton, Audrey Jeans, George Meaton, Tommy Trinder, Rawicz and Landauer, Pete Murray, Lance Percival, and others. The album’s spine is broken, but the interior pages are in fine condition. Consignor notes that the Hendrix Experience autographs were obtained at Bournemouth Winter Gardens on April 29, 1967: during this period, Hendrix was on tour with the Walker Brothers, Cat Stevens, and Engelbert Humperdinck. Accompanied by an original tour program, featuring a full-page portrait and biography of the band inside. Starting Bid $500

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3051. 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. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Rare artist-signed original poster for Jimi Hendrix’s second-to-last show: the 1970 Berlin Super Concert

3053. Jimi Hendrix Experience 1970 Berlin Super Concert Poster (Signed by Artist). Rare original color 16.5 x 23.25 poster for the 1970 Berlin Super Concert—featuring the Jimi Hendrix Experience, Ten Years After, Procol Harum, Cold Blood, and Cat Mother (who’s debut album was produced by Hendrix.)—signed along the bottom in silver ink by its artist, Holger Matthies. The concert took place at the Deutschlandhalle in Berlin, Germany, on September 4, 1970. In fine condition, with light contrast to the signature against the busy background.

This was Jimi Hendrix’s second-to-last concert; his final show came two days later at the Open Air Love & Peace Festival in Fehmarn, Germany. He would pass away in London on September 18th. During the Berlin show, the Jimi Hendrix Experience played ‘Straight Ahead,’ ‘Spanish Castle Magic,’ ‘Sunshine of Your Love,’ ‘Hey Baby (New Rising Sun),’ ‘Message to Love,’ ‘Machine Gun,’ ‘Purple Haze,’ ‘Red House,’ ‘Foxy Lady,’ ‘Ezy Rider,’ ‘Hey Joe,’ ‘Power to Love,’ and ‘Lover Man.’ Starting Bid $500

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Rare handbill and ticket stub from Jimi Hendrix’s first major UK tour

Ticket Stub. Two items: a vibrant original color

5.5 x 11.5 handbill for a concert featuring Jimi Hendrix, The Walker Brothers, and Cat Stevens at the Odeon Theatre in Leeds, England, on April 5, 1967, which features a lineup of The Californians, Compere Nicky Jones, The Quotations, and Engelbert Humperdinck as the special guest star; and an original ticket stub for the concert, 2.5 x 2.5, issued as “H36” for the “2nd performance.” In overall fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $200

Sunday mass at the Saville with Jimi Hendrix

3056. Jimi Hendrix Experience 1967 ‘Sundays at the Saville’ Program and Ticket Stub. Two rare items related to the Jimi Hendrix Experience’s “Sundays at the Saville” concert held at the Saville Theatre in London, England, on October 8, 1967—an original 1.25 x 2 ticket stub for the concert issued as “B13” for the “2nd Perf.”; and an extremely rare original “Sundays at the Saville” program, four pages, 6 x 10, citing a roster of the Jimi Hendrix Experience, Eire Apparent, The Herd, and The Crazy World of Arthur Brown. The program features images for the Jimi Hendrix Experience, The Herd, and The Crazy World of Arthur Brown, and a page listing upcoming concerts for The Who and Cream on October 22 and 29, respectively. In overall fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $200

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3055. Jimi Hendrix Experience 1967 Odeon Theatre (Leeds) Handbill and Concert

The 1967 Hendrix and Pink Floyd dream tour lands in Nottingham

3057. Jimi Hendrix Experience and Pink Floyd 1967 Theatre Royal (Nottingham) Handbill and Ticket Stub. Two items related to a Jimi Hendrix Experience and Pink Floyd concert at the Theatre Royal in Nottingham, England, on December 3, 1967, as part of their historic United Kingdom Fall Tour—an original 1.5 x 2.5 ticket stub for “Jimi Hendrix & The Move,” issued as “D30” for the “1st Performance”; and the original color 7.25 x 10 handbill for the show, which lists Jimi Hendrix Experience, Pink Floyd, The Move, The Amen Corner, The Nice, The Eire Apparent, The Outer Limits, and Pete Drummond as compere, and featuring psychedelic artwork by Anthony Litri and Paul Martin. In overall fine condition, with light corner creasing and scattered faint foxing to handbill. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $200

3058. Jimi Hendrix Experience Limited Edition Poster Signed by Gunther Kieser. Iconic color limited edition 25.25 x 35.75 reprint poster for a fictional Jimi Hendrix show in Stuttgart, Germany, on January 15, 1969, numbered 411/500, designed by Gunther Kieser with stunning psychedelic artwork, and signed by him in the lower right corner in black felt tip, “G. Kieser.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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ROLLING STONES

Original hand-retouched album artwork for the Rolling Stones’ Beggars Banquet

3067. Rolling Stones Original Hand-Retouched Oversized Gatefold Album Cover Art for Beggars

Banquet. Remarkable oversized glossy 23.25 x 19.5 handretouched silver gelatin photograph reproduced on the inside gatefold of the Rolling Stones’ classic 1968 album ‘Beggar’s Banquet,’ taken by photographer Michael Joseph and toned and hand-colored by the album’s art director, Tom Wilkes. Includes an example of the Beggars Banquet album (London Records stereo pressing), which features a cropped version of this image as its gatefold artwork. The outstanding, oversized photograph is a different aspect ratio than the gatefold, with an image area that is about 50% larger than the published image—unseen elements of the mise en scène, such as a statue, artwork, candlesticks over the fireplace, the rear doorway’s arch, and a clock are all seen in the background over the larger version. Mounted on Crescent illustration board and in fine condition.

Michael Joseph recalls the 1968 photo shoot at London’s Sarum Chase mansion: ‘The Stones arrived punctually. They were impressed with my lighting setup, and this fantastic, beautiful

room. I was already there, talking through a megaphone to the goats, dogs and all the other animals we had for the shoot, getting them to understand what it was all about. I was good with animals and they behaved very nicely. Most of the feast on the table was prop food, but luckily, I’d put down a bowl of real cherries, and the goat was munching away on those. There were some cats knocking around the set, too, and they didn’t seem to be put off by 20,000 joules of light flashing away.

We only had two hours for the whole session, so literally within 10 minutes, the band were all changed. They just put on whatever costume they fancied and we didn’t bother with makeup—it wasn’t necessary. I put Keith Richards in the centre of the photo because he was the best-looking and the youngest. Bill Wyman, not so good-looking, so we put him further back. On the right, Brian Jones was very happy playing with a labrador. Charlie Watts was chatting up the stuffed monkey that’s on the table. Mick was happy to be centre-stage, standing on the table, cuddling some of the animals. There were other shots from this session where he’s holding a baby eagle, but then he got bored with that.’’ Starting Bid $5000

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Oversized print of the album art for Some Girls,

signed by the Rolling Stones

3069. Rolling Stones Signed Oversized Print. Fantastic oversized color 22.5 x 26.5 print of the cover for the Rolling Stones’ 1978 album Some Girls, boldly and prominently signed in the lower border in blue felt tip by Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts, and Ron Wood. Rolled and in fine condition, with a couple of light surface creases. An impressive, beautifully signed piece. Starting Bid $300

Signed for the Stones’ longtime London office manager

3070. Rolling Stones Signed Photograph. Desirable glossy 10 x 8 photo of the Rolling Stones sitting together on a couch, boldly signed in black felt tip by Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood, and Charlie Watts. In fine condition, with some light smudging to Richards and Wood. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from their former office manager, in part: “This promo picture signed in my presence was gifted to me in my office at Munro Sounds…I managed the Stones office in London for 39 years, until 2018.” Starting Bid $300

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3071. Rolling Stones Signatures (1964) with Pretty Things. Vintage circa 1964 ballpoint signatures of the Rolling Stones—Keith Richards, Bill Wyman, Mick Jagger, Charlie Watts, and Brian Jones, who adds the inscription, “To Susan”—on a 4.25 x 3 album page, the reverse of which is autographed by members of Pretty Things (Brian Pendleton, Phil May, John Stax, and Dick Taylor, the latter an early bassist for the Rolling Stones). In very fine condition. Starting Bid $200

WEA Records in-house gold sales award for the Rolling Stones’ Exile on Main St.

3073. Mick Taylor’s WEA Records In-House Award for Exile on Main St. Appealing in-house Australian gold record award presented to “Mick Taylor by WEA Records PTY Limited for Australian Sales of Exile on Main St. in Excess of $50,000.” The gold record and engraved plate are mounted on their 15 x 20 wooden plaque. In fine condition.

Provenance: Property from Bill Wyman and His Rolling Stones Archive, Julien’s Auctions, September 2020; accompanied by the description card and lot tag. An interesting piece connecting Wyman and Taylor, who played bass and guitar respectively on the classic album.

Released in 1972, Exile on Main St. consistently ranks as the group’s greatest album, and is generally recognized as one of the best recorded by any band: in 2003 and 2012, it ranked seventh on Rolling Stone magazine’s list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. Starting Bid $500

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Amazing collection of 48 signed mid-1960s Rolling Stones candids— highlighted by 40 Mick Jagger autographs

3072.

Rolling Stones Signed Candid Photograph

Archive of (48). Amazing collection of 48 signed original vintage candid photographs of the various members of the Rolling Stones, assembled in the mid-1960s by Marilyn Hill—an amateur photographer and massive Rolling Stones fan who occasionally helped out with the band’s fan club. Her tenacity as a celebrity street photographer—and her dedication as an autograph hound—is evident within this remarkable archive. She seems to have had a special affinity for Mick Jagger—or he for her—as the Stones charismatic frontman tops the collection with a remarkable 40 autographs.

Includes:

Mick Jagger: 19 smaller signed candids (ranging in size from 3 x 3 to 4 x 5); three smaller signed press photos (5.5 x 4.25); three signed scrapbook pages with affixed candids; a 7.25 x 6 photo of Jagger with a young lady, indistinguishably signed on the front and boldly signed on the back; and 13 larger signed candids (all about 8 x 10). These include images of Jagger performing on stage, walking down the street, reading an industry magazine, signing autographs for fans, and a variety of close-up portraits.

Mick Jagger and Keith Richards: one 5.5 x 4.25 glossy press photo of the pair on stage, signed by both in ink.

Bill Wyman: four smaller candid photos (all about 5 x 3.5), each signed on the reverse in blue ballpoint. Two show him with

young ladies, and the other two show him in dark sunglasses.

Keith Richards: an 8 x 10 candid photo of the guitarist in cool sunglasses, neatly signed in the lower border in blue ballpoint; and three small candids featuring close-ups of the lead guitarist (ranging in size from 3.5 x 3.25 to 5 x 3.5), with one signed on the front and two signed on the reverse.

The archive additionally includes more than 40 unsigned candid photos—predominantly of Mick Jagger, Bill Wyman, and Keith Richards, but also including a few of Brian Jones and Charlie Watts (whose autographs are not represented here)—as well as three contact sheet prints from the original negatives. The unsigned photographs are similar in content to the signed examples, with various candid portraits, street scenes, and close-ups. Further includes two later guest passes from their 1981 tour, a decal from their 1981 Candlestick Park show, an embroidered ‘tongue and lips’ logo patch, and a handwritten fan poem about the band.

In overall very good to fine condition, with light contrast to some signatures and various minor creases and tape stains. These incredible photographs capture all sides of the Rolling Stones—at work, at play, and at rest. From the cool Mick Jagger crooning into a microphone to a shirtless Keith Richards striking a goofball pose, these unseen images offer a remarkable glimpse into the Rolling Stones as they came of age and rose to fame. Starting Bid $500

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THE WHO

Terrific uninscribed photo of The Who’s Keith Moon

3087. Keith Moon Signed Photograph. Glossy 10 x 8 close-up photo of The Who drummer in profile, signed in black felt tip by Keith Moon. In fine condition, with scattered small spots of emulsion irregularity. A rare and desirable uninscribed portrait of Moon in his freshfaced prime. Starting Bid $300

3088. Keith Moon and Roger Daltrey Signed The Who Fan Club Flyer (1965). Rare vintage promotional flyer from The Who Fan Club, 7.75 x 6.75, signed in blue ballpoint by Keith Moon and Roger Daltrey. The consignor notes that the autographs were obtained at the K.B. Hallen in Copenhagen, Demark, on September 25, 1965. In very good to fine condition, with tack holes to the corners, a small hole to the center, poor contrast to Daltrey’s signature. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks and by a brief typed note from the original recipient. Starting Bid $200

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3089. Jimmy Page, Roger Daltrey, and Kenney Jones Signed Program for the Memorial Service of John Entwistle. Scarce original program for the memorial service of John Entwistle, which took place at St. Martin-in-the-Fields, Trafalgar Square, London, on October 24, 2002. The two-page program, 5.75 x 8.25, features a wonderful color portrait of The Who’s legendary bass player on the front cover, which has been signed in blue ballpoint by Roger Daltrey, Kenny Jones, and Jimmy Page. In fine condition, with a light central horizontal bend. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $200

3090. The Who 1966 Fairfield Hall (Croydon) Handbill. Vintage color 5 x 8 handbill for a concert featuring “The Incredible Who” and “The Sensational Spencer Davis Group” at Fairfield Hall in Croydon, England, on April 15, 1966. The show also featured acts like Jimmy Cliff and the Sound System, the Merseys, Fruit Eating Bears, Band of Angels, and Mike Sarne. Lower portion bears the postal booking form. In fine condition, with small holes to the top. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $200

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THE DOORS

Unique

variant of a historic poster for an early Doors concert in Boston— just after ‘Light My Fire’ hit #1

3095. The Doors 1967 Boston Crosstown Bus Concert Poster (Previously Undocumented Variant). Rare color 16.5 x 21.75 poster for shows by The Doors at at Boston’s short-lived Crosstown Bus on August 10 and 11, 1967. When the Doors were booked to play the Crosstown Bus, they were a little-known but promising act out of Los Angeles; by the time they played the shows, ‘Light My Fire’ had just become a number one hit (first topping the charts on July 29th), and they were well on their way to superstardom. In fine condition, with some expert restoration to remove old

clear tape stains on the edges. The consignor notes that this was acquired from a former Crosstown Bus employee, who acquired it before the Doors shows. The final poster for this show was printed in three colors: black, green, and red. This previously undocumented variant was printed in black and green on white poster stock, but it is not simply a two-color version, as the green on this version was printed using a darker ink than on the three-color version—he further notes that he has never seen another like it. Starting Bid $500

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Rare handwritten page of Jim Morrison’s unpublished poetry from the storied ‘127 Fascination’ box

handwritten poem, the first side labeled page

“35,” reading, in full (spelling and grammar retained): “Onyx breath / dysentary / you should have seen / Denver St. Louis / & Chicago / I Know / swollen red-faced / babie’s skull / We like to climb.” The reverse, page number “36,” in full: “Hey what I got was / that he was too fast / O No! / an old cunt just

/ imposed double head / I can go either way / a nickle for a sermon / this place / but this place / it was all/ a double sermon / My Cane.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from REAL.

The ‘127 Fascination’ box contained hundreds of pages of drafts and manuscripts of Morrison’s unpublished writing, this page of poetry among them. The Doors frontman’s true passion was poetry, famously regarding himself as a writer and poet as much as a singer. Starting Bid $1000

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3096. Jim Morrison Handwritten Poem from ‘127 Fascination’ Box. Impressive handwritten poem by Morrison, unsigned, one page both sides, 7.25 x 11.5, no date, removed from a composition notebook found in the famous ‘127 Fascination’ box left to his girlfriend Pam Courson. Magnificent number

Rare copy of Jim Morrison’s unpublished script for “Saint Nicholas”— one of three known examples

3097. Jim Morrison Unpublished Film Script for ‘Saint Nicholas’ (One of Three Known). One of only three known copies of the unpublished script for “Saint Nicholas,” a collaboration between Jim Morrison (here credited as “James Douglas Morrison,” the name he used for his privately printed poetry books) and poet Michael McClure, based on McClure’s then-unpublished novel The Adept. The 74-page script, prepared by Kwik Script Service of Los Angeles, is Xeroxed on standard 8.5 x 11 paper. It originates from the collection of longtime Doors associate and manager Danny Sugerman, and is accompanied by a letter of provenance signed by his widow, Fawn Hall. In fine condition, with some light creasing and soiling to the cover page.

Additionally accompanied by a detailed letter of authenticity from Recordmecca’s Jeff Gold, detailing the script and its history. In small part: “In June 1969, Morrison and legendary Beat poet Michael McClure collaborated on a film script

based on McClure’s unpublished novel, ‘The Adept.’ Using an advance on the script, they rented office space at the 9000 Sunset Building on the Sunset Strip, where they collaborated on the screenplay. Until now, only two copies of this legendary ‘lost’ script have surfaced: one in the collection of the Bancroft Library at the University of California, Berkeley, and one from a film producer’s estate…This film script is from the collection of longtime Doors associate and manager Danny Sugerman (1954–2005).”

In a November 1969 interview with Howard Smith, Morrison commented on writing for film: ‘If I do anything in films it will probably be this script called Saint Nicholas that Michael McClure and I wrote based on his novel The Adept which hasn’t been published yet. It’s a contemporary story about a couple of dope dealers that go to the desert to make a score and if I, if I do anything that’ll probably be the first project.’ Starting Bid $1000

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GRATEFUL DEAD

is the first letter I’ve written in years”— exceedingly rare twice-signed handwritten letter by Jerry Garcia, featuring a sketch of the Grateful Dead at Berkeley’s Greek Theatre

3098.

Signed with Sketch of Grateful Dead at Greek Theatre. Extremely rare twopart ALS signed twice, “Jerry.” First part is on two pages both sides, 5.25 x 8.5, no date but circa late May-early June 1982, and second part is on one page both sides, 8.5 x 11, Hotel Parker Meridien, New York letterhead, no date but postmarked June 22, 1982. Written to a woman he met at a NYC party in 1980, in part: “The Grateful Dead just played our first outdoor show of the year at a place called the Greek Theatre (a nice amphitheatre in back of The University of Calif. in Berekley [sic] kind of like this).”

Here, Garcia draws a very detailed sketch showing all elements of their performance at the Greek Theatre: the columns lining the back of the stage; the band on stage, which he labels “us”; and the audience, labeled “them.” He continues, writing: “A really nice site, we played for three days and the weather was really delicious although the last day (Sunday) was the beginning of a short hot spell and was a trifle uncomfortable but it was nice to play outdoors. I’m going to be playing in and around New York in June (while you’re in London naturally) and I’m sorry I’ll be missing you again: write me more, if you like that is, and thank you again for the card.” He also adds a brief postscript, indirectly attesting to the extreme rarity of this item: “P.S., Pardon my handwriting, this is the first letter I’ve written in years.”

The ALS continues on in a second part, written later on Hotel Parker Meridien, New York letterhead, postmarked June 22, 1982. In part: “Now, weeks later I’m in N.Y.C. Received your 2nd postcard (gasp) and I’m just getting (that is) around to mailing my first letter. Partly, it’s a sort of mail fright, like stage fright and partly editorial misgivings (Let’s see, is it legible? Spelled correctly? Am I constructing these sentences properly? God I hope she doesn’t think I’m an idiot for running off at the pen like this)...Latest news from England is of course the Royal birth...I’m on the road again. This time with my own band & also doing some more of those two piece shows (me and John Kahn) (bass)...am starting to adjust to and become aware of the musical possibillitys [sic] of that acoustical format. It’s exciting tho still scary.” In overall fine condition, with a few small stains to earlier portion of letter. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Garcia’s own hand. Also accompanied by full letters of authenticity from REAL and PSA/DNA.

Garcia admittedly had uncharacteristic “stage fright” with this method of correspondence as he repeatedly revealed, waiting so long he added a second part. When he finally mailed this letter from NYC, he was prepping for his June 25th acoustic solo act with John Kahn at The Palladium. The legendary front man mentions a little bit of everything including the June 21, 1982 birth of Prince William, “Latest news from England is of course the Royal birth.” The rarity of this handwritten letter cannot be overstated—research indicates no others ever being on the market—and even Garcia himself notes, “this is the first letter I’ve written in years.” The unique sketch he draws of the Grateful Dead’s historic home-base venue, the Greek Theater, is particularly poignant as it relates to their Bay Area roots. Starting Bid $1000

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Jerry Garcia Ultra-Rare Autograph Letter
“This

LED ZEPPELIN

3101. Jimmy Page Signed Limited Edition Book. Signed book: Jimmy Page by Jimmy Page. Deluxe first edition, limited issue, numbered 204/350. England: Genesis Publications, 2010. Hardcover bound in full morocco with clamshell box, 11.5 x 13.5, 512 pages. Signed inside on a numbered bookplate in black felt tip by Jimmy Page. Complete with its drawstring bag. In very fine condition. Page’s book was the fastest sellout in Genesis Publications history. Initially released in a limited edition of 2500 copies—the first 350 of which were ‘Deluxe’ copies, fully bound by hand in a single morocco leather hide, which is glazed and polished. A gold-leaf ‘Zoso’ blocking appears on the front board. Starting Bid $300

3106. Syd Barrett Initial Book From His Personal Collection. Bbook from the personal collection of Syd Barrett: Impressionism: Origins, Practice, Reception by Belinda Thomson. First edition. London: Thames & Hudson, 2000. Softcover, 6 x 8.25, 272 pages. Signed with his initials on the title page in blue ink, “R. B. 06.” In very good to fine condition, with light handling wear, and a lightly creased spine. Provenance: From the Estate of Roger Keith ‘Syd’ Barrett, ex-lot 725 Cheffins, Fine Art Sale, 29th & 30th November, 2006. Starting Bid $200

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Scarce limited edition of Jimmy Page’s deluxe Genesis autobiography PINK FLOYD

3107. Pink Floyd Signatures (Early 1970s). Very attractive ballpoint and felt tip signatures of Pink Floyd musicians Roger Waters, David Gilmour, Nick Mason, and Richard Wright on two off-white 5.5 x 3.5 postal cards; the reverse of the card signed by Waters and Gilmour features a second pair of Mason and Wright autographs. The consignor notes that the autographs were obtained at City Hall in Newcastle, England, in the early 1970s. In overall fine condition, with old tape stains to the corners. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. A desirable cast of bold Pink Floyd signatures ready for display. Starting Bid $200

3108. Pink Floyd 1972 Live at Pompeii Movie Poster. Original black-and-white 27 x 41 poster for the 1972 concert film Pink Floyd: Live at Pompeii, directed by Adrian Maben, billed as: “More than a movie! An explosive cinema concert!” Rolled and in fine condition, with intersecting folds as issued. Starting Bid $200

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Queen business checks signed by the entire band

3113. Queen (3) Signed Checks. Set of three Queen Lloyds Bank Limited ‘Queen’ and ‘Queen Productions Ltd.’ business checks from 1975 and 1976, measuring 6.5 x 3.5 and 8 x 4, each filled out in another hand and signed in ballpoint by two members of Queen, with John Deacon signing all three: the earliest check, October 2, 1975, payable to “Cash” for £35.46, is signed by Deacon and Roger Taylor, who also add their initials; the second, October 23, 1975, payable to Queen fan club president Susan Johnstone for £35, is signed by Deacon and Freddie Mercury, “F. Mercury”; and the third, July 13, 1976, payable to Rainbow Freight Services Ltd. for £2243.31, is signed by Deacon and Brian May. In overall fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $500

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QUEEN

JAZZ, BLUES, & STANDARDS

The rare Ray Charles,

a superb signed photograph from the collection of a BBC Radio 2 exec

image). Accompanied by a letter of provenance stating that it originated from the collection of Derek Mills, an executive of BBC Radio 2. Ray Charles is extremely rare in authentic material, and virtually unheard of in signed photographs. Starting Bid $1000

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3115. Ray Charles Signed Photograph. Exceedingly rare vintage glossy 8 x 10 close-up photo of Charles in his trademark sunglasses, signed in blue ballpoint, “Ray Charles.” In very good to fine condition, with poor ink adhesion, light rippling, loss to the upper right border, and multiple small tack holes to the borders (two to the upper left corner of the

Coltrane’s final showing with the Miles Davis Quintet

After a six year hiatus, Miles Davis had only returned to playing concerts two months earlier. In 2010, the live recording of this concert was released on CD as ‘Live At The Hollywood Bowl.’ Starting Bid $200

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3117. Miles Davis 1981 Hollywood Bowl Concert Poster. Original blue-and-black 14 x 22 boxing-style concert poster for the “An Evening with Miles Davis” at the Hollywood Bowl on September 25, 1981, presented by Feyline and printed by the Colby Poster Printing Co. The poster features a great silhouette image of the ever-cool Miles Davis playing his trumpet. In very fine condition. 3116. John Coltrane Signed Album. Someday My Prince Will Come album signed neatly on the back cover in black ballpoint by John Coltrane. In very good to fine condition, with some light soiling and staining, and an ownership notation to upper left corner. The record is included. Starting Bid $300

Starting Bid $200

3120. Jazz Legends: Hot Discography Multi-Signed Book. One-ofa-kind signed book: Hot Discography. Originally published in 1938 in Paris, France, this edition was corrected and reprinted in the USA in 1940 by the Commodore Music Shop, 46 W. 52nd Street, New York, New York. Hardcover rebound in full leather by bookbinder Denis Gouey (preserving all of the pages, signatures, and endpapers), 5.5 x 7.25, 382 pages. Signed on the endpapers (with a handful throughout) in fountain pen by more than 40 important jazz artists, highlighted by Fats Waller, Joe ‘Tricky Sam’ Nanton, Jimmie Blanton, Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington (plus members of his band), and Jimmie Lunceford (plus members of his band). In overall fine condition, with toning to the first several pages. This volume is not only musically significant, but significant in black history. First published in France—where black jazzmen, fleeing segregation at home, were welcomed with open arms—and later reprinted by Jewish music executive Milton Gabler, this unique book, filled with autographs of jazz legends, is a remarkable time capsule of an era. A complete list of signers is available online at RRAuction.com. Starting Bid $300

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3118. George Gershwin Autograph Musical Quotation Signed. Sought-after AMQS on an off-white 4 x 5 White Star Line card affixed with his image, signed in fountain pen, “George Gershwin.” The celebrated American jazz composer pens six bars from his 1924 classic, ‘Oh, Lady Be Good!’ In very good to fine condition, with light soiling and overall creasing.
Gershwin pens a line from ‘Oh, Lady Be Good!’
One-of-a-kind Hot Discography signed by 40+ jazzmen, including Fats Waller, Joe ‘Tricky Sam’ Nanton, Jimmie Blanton, and Louis Armstrong

3119. Billie Holiday Autograph Letter Signed to Cheating Husband. ALS in pencil, signed “Lady Day,” one page, 8.5 x 11, no date but circa 1958–1959. Handwritten letter, evidently to her third and last husband, Louis McKay, described variously as a ‘wannabe gangster’ and ‘mob enforcer’ who acted as her manager. Holiday writes, in full: “Louie I am writing this on the back of my priests letter. You know Father O’Connor, Boston. I did a very silly thing I trailed you. You really must go for that I got to say Bitch don’t get me wrong I am not angry just feel sort of cheap and dirty I am also sure you don’t really mean to hurt me other wise I would have made a awful stink fink. No one would have got hurt but me here. We are still friends I hope. God bless you I hope she doesn’t break your heart.”

On the reverse is Father Norman O’Connor’s letter to Holiday, signed “Father O’C,” in full: “Billie—Excuse paper—just got a copy of your recording on Columbia with Ellis—Wonderful— thoroughly enjoy it—wanted you to know: thus this paper. How are you? Anything I can do? Let me know.” In fine condition.

O’Connor’s mention of her “recording on Columbia with Ellis” refers to Lady in Satin, an album made with bandleader and arranger Ray Ellis and released in June 1958. This was the last album released in Holiday’s lifetime, and the reference allows us to date the letter to between June 1958 and her death a year later. Holiday married Louie McKay on March 28, 1957; he was abusive to her, and they were estranged when she died on July 17, 1959. In spite of his many misdeeds, Holiday remained affectionate towards him—betrayed, she expresses her complicated feelings in this letter, hoping to still be friends.

The serendipitous presence of the Rev. Norman O’Connor’s autograph enhances this historic piece even further. Nicknamed the ‘Jazz Priest,’ he helped to popularize jazz in the 1950s, writing a weekly column for the Boston Globe and publishing freelance work in Down Beat, Metronome, and other music magazines. He served as a board member and emcee for the first Newport Jazz Festival in 1954, and hosted jazz-related shows on TV and radio for many years. Starting Bid $500

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“Lady Day” writes to her two-timing husband: “I am not angry just feel sort of cheap and dirty...I hope she doesn’t break your heart”

3121. Thelonious Monk and Band Signed 1963 Program. Very desirable original 1963 German tour program for the “Thelonious Monk Quartet,” eight pages, 9 x 9, signed on the attractive portrait front cover in ballpoint, “Good luck always, Thelonious Monk,” with Monk’s band signing inside next to the respective image: “Best of luck, Charles Rouse, 63,” “Keep swingin,’ Frankie Dunlop,” and “Best wishes, John Ore.” The title page, which bears two affixed ticket stubs for a concert at the Rheinhalle Düsseldorf concert hall on March 17, 1963, is also signed by impresario George Wein. In fine condition, with light handling wear. Starting Bid $200

3122. Charlie Parker Signed Photograph. Vintage textured semi-glossy 5 x 3.5 candid photo of Charlie Parker with two admirers, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Dorothy & Bob, Good Luck, Charlie Parker.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from REAL. Scarce in signed photographs of any size, Parker’s autograph ranks among the most highly sought of all jazz signatures. Starting Bid $300

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Scarce signed candid of Charlie Parker— a great, bold autograph of ‘Bird’

ELVIS PRESLEY

Beautifully signed photo from the King’s first official tour—

Tenn.,” is listed in the lower right. Speer took a total of 11 different images during the photo shoot, with at least half of those appearing on the front of these rare Sun promotional photos. In fine condition, with surface impressions on the front from the signatures on the back. Photographs featuring signatures of Presley and his full backing band are rare and quite difficult to obtain.

Accompanied by various articles about Presley’s Sweetwater concert, a letter from the archives staff of Graceland confirming a Presley concert on June 8, 1955 (the show was canceled due to bad weather and rescheduled for the next day, June 9th), and a letter of provenance from the original recipient, which reads: “When I was 14 years old, I attended Elvis’ live concert in the Municipal Auditorium in Sweetwater, Texas on June 9, 1955. I vividly remember when he walked out on the stage, I thought, ‘He looks just like a kid!’ Actually, he was 20 at the time. It was a wonderful concert! After the concert, fans were allowed to go backstage where Elvis, Scotty, Bill, and D. J. were selling the photos of Elvis that all of them had signed. I bought this photo from Elvis that night.” Starting Bid $500

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3144. Elvis Presley Signed Photograph with the TCB Band (1955). Vintage glossy 8 x 10 Sun publicity photo of Elvis Presley, signed prominently on the reverse in blue ballpoint, “Love you, Elvis Presley.” The reverse is also signed in ballpoint and pencil by TCB band members D. J. Fontana, Scotty Moore, and Bill Black. Released in 1955, the photo was taken by William Speer at the request of Presley’s personal manager Bob Neal, whose office address, “160 Union Ave. Memphis,
“I bought this photo from Elvis that night”

Elvis and friends sign in ‘55

3145. Elvis Presley Signed Photograph. Fabulous vintage glossy 8 x 10 promo photo of Elvis Presley, signed on the reverse in ballpoint by Elvis and other members of the 1955 Tillman Franks tour: “Yours, Elvis Presley,” “Thanks, Scotty Moore,” “Bill Black,” “Jimmie Snow,” and “Sleepy McDaniel.” In very good condition, with a short tear to the top edge, and overall creasing (more evident on the photo side, which also has some emulsion loss to the lower left corner, and surface impressions from the signatures on the back). The consignor notes that the autographs were obtained in person by his mother-in-law, on January 5, 1955, in San Angelo, Texas. Starting Bid $300

3146. Elvis Presley 1974 ‘Square Corner Signature’ Scarf (Attested as Stage-Worn). Vintage white silk scarf, measuring 33.5˝ x 33.5˝ unfolded, attested to as being worn on stage by Elvis Presley during his Las Vegas Hilton engagement in August and September of 1974. The scarf, which is referred to as the ‘square corner signature scarf,’ was purportedly used by Presley between August 1974 and June 1977. The lightweight scarf is entirely plain with the exception of Presley’s facsimile autograph to one corner. In fine, folded condition, with the scarf appearing to exhibit perspiration garnered from Elvis during a performance. Accompanied by a vintage yellow “Elvis, We Love You” tab pin, and an original souvenir menu from the Las Vegas Hilton promoting their “Summer Festival” with Presley. Starting Bid $200

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3149. Sam Cooke Signed Photograph. Dashing vintage glossy 8 x 9.5 photo of Cooke by Garrett-Howard of Hollywood, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “To the one who calls me chicken, ‘Stelle,’ Sam Cooke, P.S. Do you blame me.” In very good to fine condition, with trimmed edges, scattered creasing, and some minor ink adhesion issues. A handsome and uncommon signed photo of the soul singer, boasting a playful inscription. Starting Bid $200 3151. Jackie Wilson Signed Photograph. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 Brunswick Records promo photo of the Motown icon, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “To My Love Stella, Always, Jackie Wilson.” In very good to fine condition, with a small chip to the bottom edge, light ink adhesion to the end of his signature, and old tape stains and surface loss to the corners. Accompanied by three unsigned telegrams sent by Jackie Wilson to Estelle Zuber in the spring of 1958. Starting Bid $200

A week before tragedy, Ritchie Valens signs a 7-inch record of his biggest hit singles, ‘Donna / La Bamba’

“This record signed by Ritchie Valens was obtained in person during the 1959 Winter Dance Party Tour in Mankato, Minnesota. The Kato Ballroom show was attended by the original owner Barbara (last name unknown) on January 25, 1959… [who] described her recollections [of the concert] as this: She attended the concert with two friends and was there to see Buddy Holly. They snuck in records they had of the artists with hopes to get them signed. She said it took quite a while to get to the front of the stage because it was a packed dance floor…

Later on during the show, the performers would be off stage talking with fans, in which she was able to briefly meet Ritchie Valens and get his signature on this record.” Anything signed by Valens remains quite rare and collectible, with 7-inch single records of his two biggest songs, signed roughly a week before his tragic death, existing in a rarified space all their own. Starting Bid $500

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3150. Ritchie Valens Signed ‘Donna / La Bamba’ Single Record - One Week Before His Death. Extremely rare Del-Fi Records 45 RPM record for the single ‘Donna / La Bamba’ by Ritchie Valens, who has signed on the A-side label in blue ink. In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from REAL and by a letter of provenance from a past owner:

COUNTRY AND FOLK

3161. Woody Guthrie Autograph Letter

Signed on Folk Songs and Radio Play. Amazing twice-signed ALS, three pages on two lightly-lined sheets, 8 x 11, no date. Letter to “Radio Station KGIL, Howard Gray, George Wilhelm and Others & All,” signed at the conclusion and on the first page in the return address, “Woody Guthrie, c/o Cyrus Adler, 360 So. Bedford Drive, Beverly Hills, California.” In small part: “I just can’t help writing to you folks to try to tell you what good and what a well needed job you’re doing in the fields and pastures of our folklore, folkways, folksay, folkballads, folksongs, folk singers, folk dancers, and to all present and future students and scholars in all of these and similar pursuits of human good.

I well remember the many drops of honest sweat which your present planner and executive, Mr. Howard Gray shed…to help to tell this whole westerly coastline, ships at sea, mountain peoples, desert goldbugs, and working boys and working girls, and the playboys rich and poor, a few little words about me, my guitar, and my home made songs and ballads…The words which Mr. Wilhelm uses and finds so easy on the tip of his tongue to tell you a little about the hard travels of every folk song, ballad, air, and tune, his way of making talk and

chatter was the best I’ve heard anywhere…Most discyspinner men tell you only a scant little about the words, tune, performers, of a songnumber. Even a smaller fewer number tell you a word about where this song was born, where it went, how it changed a bit from country to country, hill to hill, state to state, and some few proverbial folksayings to tell you a word at least about the kinds of hard labours the people in each spot do for all of us.”

In very good to fine condition, with toning, tears, and paper loss to edges; writing area, especially signatures, remains mostly unaffected. KGIL began in 1947 as a big band radio station broadcasting in the San Fernando Valley, with disc jockey George Wilhelm hosting a nightly folk show from 10 to 11. This came during the early days of the American ‘folk revival,’ and Guthrie was clearly enormously appreciative of the station’s efforts to introduce folk music to a wider audience. Rife with Guthrie’s poetic vernacular and commentary on the folk scene of the period, this is a truly amazing letter with content of the highest caliber. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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After playing his “gittbox” on the radio, Guthrie thanks the station for “a few little words about me, my guitar, and my home made songs and ballads”

Accompanied by a letter of provenance from noted Guthrie collector Barry Ollman, in part: “This is a great, early example of Woody inscribing a very uncommon record to a local record shop. The Union reference and his classic sign off, ‘Take it easy—but take it,’ make it even better. Fellow Almanac Singer Pete Seeger signed it as well, using his short lived alias, Pete Bowers, making this quite unusual. Pete didn’t want to embarrass his father politically, as the elder Seeger was then working for the federal government.” Starting Bid $300

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3162. Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger Signed Album. Talking Union by the Almanac Singers three-disc 78 RPM record box set inside the album’s front cover in fountain pen by Guthrie, “Here’s to the Frontier Book Shop, and one big Union… take it easy—but take it. Almanac Singers, Woody Guthrie,” and by Seeger, using his short-lived alias, “Pete Bowers.” In very good to fine condition, with scattered light foxing and staining. The three records are included.
Rare three-disc set of working man’s anthems promoting “one big Union,”
signed by Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger

Super rare 1968 Beeghly poster for a Joplin and Beck rock concert

3169. Janis Joplin and Big Brother and the Holding Company with Jeff Beck Group 1968 Alexandria Concert Poster (Beeghly). Rare and gorgeous original 21.25 x 27.25 boxing-style concert poster for “2 Big Shows” by Janis Joplin and Big Brother and the Holding Company, with “Special Extra Added Attraction The Jeff Beck Group,” which was held at the Alexandria Arena, a “Roller Rink” in Alexandria, Virginia, on October 20, 1968. Printed by Creative Signs and designed by famous poster artist Dail W. Beeghly, the poster features a mixture of dark blue and bright DayGlo pink text and imagery that is highlighted by the large and smiling image of the lovely Janis Joplin along the left side, a picture that was famously taken by photographer Thomas Weir and that was later used as the back cover for Big Brother’s landmark Cheap Thrills album. Matted and framed to an overall size of 26.5 x 28.75. In very good to fine condition, with scattered creasing, a small hole to upper text, minor foxing and dampstaining to the bottom, and a small tear to the bottom center. Starting Bid $1000

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3168. Cream. Fantastic vintage glossy 5.5 x 3.5 fan club promo photo from ‘Cream Addicts Anonymous,’ signed on the reverse in black ballpoint by Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce, and Ginger Baker. In fine condition, with light soiling, and surface impressions on the photo side form the signatures on the back. Encapsulated and graded by PSA/DNA as “NM-MT 8.” Starting Bid $200

Pristine example of the sought-after 1967 Monterey International Pop Festival poster, which marked the American debut of the Jimi Hendrix Experience

3170.Monterey International Pop Festival 1967 Rare Original Poster. EExtremely rare original first printing color 12 1/4” x 21 3/8” poster for the Monterey International Pop Festival—which famously marked the American debut of the Jimi Hendrix Experience—held at the Monterey County Fairgrounds from June 16–18, 1967. In mint condition. Printed on a silver-metallic foil paper, this is a highly condition sensitive issue and nearly impossible to find in such pristine condition.

A seminal festival that kicked off the 1967 ‘Summer of Love,’ the Monterey Pop Festival is remembered for the first major American appearances by the Jimi Hendrix Experience, The Who, and Ravi Shankar, the first large-scale public performance of Janis Joplin, and the introduction of Otis Redding to a white audience. Other major acts included the Grateful Dead, the Byrds, Simon and Garfunkel, the Mamas and the Papas, and Buffalo Springfield. The influential event became an inspiration and a template for future music festivals, including Woodstock two years later.

Starting Bid $1000

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Guitar hero autographs for the son of London’s foremost luthier, highlighted by George Harrison, Marc Bolan, Pete Townshend, and David Gilmour

3171.

Guitarist Autograph Book: Harrison, Bolan, Townshend, Gilmour, and More. Outstanding autograph book deriving from the son of world-renowned luthier Tony Zemaitis, who made guitars for some of rock’s greatest and most famous guitar players. The book, 5.25 x 3.25, is signed inside by 25 rock guitarists, with a handful of autographs penned on affixed slips. Signers include: George Harrison, who has added an inscription and drawn a guitar and an Ohm symbol, Marc Bolan, Pete Townshend, Dave Gilmour, Ronnie Wood, Ronnie Lane, Tetsu Yamauchi, Donovan, Greg Lake, Ralph McTell, Mike Oldfield, Bobby Womack, Steve Harley, Mary Hopkin, Peter Cruickshank, Martin Quittenton, Ian McLagen, Laurie Wisfield, Graham Lyle, Benny Gallagher, Andy Fenbach, Trevor Bolder, Dave Black, and Gary Grainger. Tony Zemaitis [senior] has also added his own autograph. In very good to fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks.

Zemaitis was a world-famous luthier and friend of many of the most famous guitarists in the world. He made guitars for artists such as George Harrison, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Keith Richards, Paul McCartney, Mary Hopkin, Marc Bolan, Donovan, Bob Dylan, David Gilmour, Peter Frampton, Ronnie Wood, and Ronnie Lane. Starting Bid $500

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Early payment receipt signed by Paul Simon for a performance with The Manor Bird Folk Song Club

3172. Paul Simon Signed Receipt (1965).

Partly-printed DS, signed “P. Simon,” one page, 4.5 x 3, September 8, 1965. A payment receipt of £12 signed at the conclusion in black ballpoint by Paul Simon. The upper margin is annotated “The Manor Bird Folk Song Club,” which correlates with a performance by Simon at the Red Lion on Bridge Street in Warrington, England. Includes another payment receipt from October 6, 1965, issued to “The Waterson Family” for £20 and signed below by singer and songwriter Norma Waterson. In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter from a prior owner and by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $200

3174. Andy Warhol, Velvet Underground, and Nico 1966 ‘Halloween Mod Happening’ EPI Ticket - PSA NM 7. Rare original ticket for the “Halloween Mod Happening,” part of Andy Warhol’s Exploding Plastic Inevitable multimedia series, which was held at Leicester Airport in Leicester, Massachusetts, on October 30, 1966. The ticket, 4 x 2.5, issued as No. 1306, lists both the Velvet Underground and Nico as ??musical performers. Encapsulated and graded by PSA/DNA as “NM 7.” Starting Bid $200

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Rare 1966 Yardbirds

signatures, featuring dueling guitarists Jimmy Page and Jeff Beck

3175. The Yardbirds Signatures with Page and Beck. Choice vintage ballpoint signatures of the Yardbirds—”Jimmy Page,” “Jeff Beck,” and “Keith Relf,” on one page, and “Jim McCarty” and “Chris Dreja” on a separate page—both contained within their original 6.5 x 4.75 hardcover autograph album. Also signed inside by Dave Clark and Mike Smith of the Dave Clark Five. In fine condition, with a cracked front joint to the album. Consignor notes that the Yardbirds autographs were obtained at the Civic Opera House, Chicago, on August 6, 1966. This is a rare combination of Yardbirds signatures, as Page and Beck overlapped for just six months from June–November 1966. Starting Bid $200

3176. The Yardbirds Signed Photograph. Vintage 5 x 3.5 magazine or program page featuring images of the Yardbirds, signed in ballpoint by Jim McCarty, Keith Relf, Chris Dreja, Paul SamwellSmith, and Jeff Beck. In very good to fine condition, with clipped corners, light creasing, and a few small stains. Starting Bid $200

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Rare fully signed Highway to Hell album, featuring two Bon Scott autographs

3234. AC/DC Signed Album with Bon Scott. Highway to Hell album signed on the front cover in ballpoint by Bon Scott (twice), Angus Young, Malcolm Young, Cliff Williams, and Phil Rudd. In fine condition, with a promo hole to the upper left corner, and very poor contrast to Williams’ signature, and to both Bon Scott signatures (both of which he had pen troubles with). The record is included. A rare fully signed example of AC/DC’s classic album, highlighted by the dual signatures of Bon Scott. Highway to Hell was released on July 27, 1979, and Scott passed away on February 19, 1980—leaving a very limited window to acquire his autograph on the album. Starting Bid $200

3235. AC/DC Signed Drum Head. Black coated 10.5˝ Evans Resonant drumhead, signed in silver and gold ink by Malcolm Young, Angus Young (adding a large, fantastic ‘devil schoolboy’ self-portrait sketch), Brian Johnson, Cliff Williams, and Phil Rudd. In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from REAL. Starting Bid $200

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1970s

Rare Allman Bros. Band check signed by founder Duane Allman, paying bassist Berry Oakley for rent at the ‘Big House’

3236. Duane Allman Signed Check to Berry Oakley. Founder and lead guitarist (1946–1971) of the Allman Brothers Band who was tragically killed in a motorcycle accident at age 24, shortly after the release of the band’s seminal live album At Fillmore East. Business check drawn on the general account of The Allman Bros. Band, 8 x 3, filled out in the hand of their road manager, Twiggs Lyndon, and signed by Allman, “Duane Allman,” payable to Berry Oakley for $175, March 30, 1970. Also endorsed on the reverse in black ballpoint by the Allman Bros. bassist, “Berry Oakley.” Below Oakley’s signature, Lyndon writes: “For Deposit Only, The Allman Bros. Brand.” Lyndon also notates the memo field on the front, “Rent on New House,” which became the band’s home in Macon, Georgia. Known as the ‘Big House,’ the band and their families occupied the 18-room mansion from 1970 to 1973; today, it is home to the Allman Brothers Band Museum. Nicely cornermounted, matted, and framed to an overall size of 15.5 x 10.5, with a glass backing for viewing the reverse. In very good to fine condition, with light overall creasing.

Accompanied by a letter of provenance, in part: “This item was purchased by myself directly from William Perkins, of Macon, Georgia, who succeeded Twiggs Lyndon as the Road Manager for the Allman Brothers Band in 1970. This check is one of very few authentic Allman Brothers pieces that include both the signatures of Duane Allman and Berry Oakley on the same item.” Starting Bid $1000

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3237. Jeff Beck Signed Fender Stratocaster Guitar. Handsome Fender Stratocaster electric guitar with a glossy white finish and maple neck, serial no. MX12309441, signed on the body in gold ink by Jeff Beck. In fine condition. Accompanied by a Fender deluxe hardshell case. A fitting medium for Beck’s autograph, as his go-to axe was a white Strat. Starting Bid $200 3238. David Bowie Signed Photograph. Glossy 8 x 10 RCA publicity photo of David Bowie playing a guitar and singing during a performance, signed in blue ballpoint, “Bowie.” In fine condition, with skipping to the middle of the signature. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Bowie expert Andy Peters. Starting Bid $200 3239. The Carpenters Signed Photograph. Glossy 8 x 10 A&M Records publicity photo of The Carpenters, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Margaret, Richard Carpenter” and “Karen Carpenter.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

3242. The Eagles

Signed Booklet. Booklet included with Selected Works: 1972–1999, the compilation box set by the Eagles, 44 pages, 5.5 x 11, signed nicely on the front cover in black felt tip by Don Henley, Glenn Frey, Joe Walsh, and Timothy B. Schmitt. In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from REAL. Starting Bid $200

3241.

Unsigned handwritten manuscript by Leonard Cohen, one page, 8.5 x 11, no date but circa 1960s. Cohen’s handwritten manuscript for the poem “It’s Just a City, Darling,” sent to his editor at Viking Books, Corlies ‘Cork’ Smith, and published in the volume ‘Selected Poems: 1956–1968.’ In part: “It’s just a city darling / everyone calls New York. / Wherever it is we meet / I can’t go very far from. / I can’t connect you with / anything but myself. / Half of the wharf is bleeding / I’d give up anything to love you / and I don’t even know what the list is / but one look into it / demoralizes me like a lecture.” The poem’s original title, “16th Floor,” is struck through, and the work ultimately adopted its first line as its name. In fine condition. Accompanied by a softcover edition of Leonard Cohen’s Selected Poems: 1956–1968, which features this piece on page 224. First published in 1968, this was Cohen’s first book to be published after his debut as a recording artist in December 1967. Starting Bid $200

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Leonard Cohen Handwritten Poetry Manuscript. 3240. The Carpenters Signed Album. A Song For You album signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Karen Carpenter and Richard Carpenter. In fine condition. The record is not included. Starting Bid $200
Handwritten draft of a 1960s New York poem by Leonard Cohen, published in his ‘Selected Poems: 1956–1968’

“Working Art for Album Cover”—oversized alternate album artwork for Fleetwood Mac’s Tusk

3243.

Alternate Album Art Photographs Signed by Photographer/Designer Jayme Odgers. Three extraordinary pieces of original album cover working artwork developed for Fleetwood Mac’s highly acclaimed album Tusk, including an alternate version of the ‘floating collage’ inner sleeve image, which author Ryan Reid notes in his book Fleetwood Mac FAQ ‘remains Tusk’s true visual centerpiece.’ The three color chromogenic prints range in size from 16 x 20 to 23.5 x 20, and are all signed in the lower border in black felt tip, “Working Art for Album Cover, Jayme Odgers.” The alternate ‘floating collage’ print measures 23.5 x 20, and the two variants of the ‘indoor collage’ are 16 x 20; one is interesting in that the panes in the window have been carefully excised, leaving a grid of rectangular holes in the center of the print. Includes examples of both Tusk inner sleeves that feature the final versions of this artwork. In fine condition.

Accompanied by a detailed letter of authenticity from Recordmecca’s Jeff Gold, in small part: “Created by the late acclaimed artist/photographer/graphic designer Jayme Odgers, these stunning photographic collages are the result of five separate photo sessions, and are ‘working artwork’ used in the development of the final images used on two of Tusk’s innersleeves. These are top-of-the-line Chromogenic prints, with extensive retouching, and are absolutely breathtaking in person. We acquired these directly from Jayme Odgers.” Starting Bid $200

3244.

Signed

Card. Reprise Records promo fold-out card for Fleetwood Mac’s 1997 live album The Dance, measuring 11 x 8.5 closed, signed on the front in black felt tip by Stevie Nicks, Christine McVie, John McVie, Mick Fleetwood, and Lindsey Buckingham. In fine condition, with what appears to be a removed unrelated signature under Mick Fleetwood’s. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from REAL. Starting Bid $200

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Fleetwood Mac (3) Tusk Fleetwood Mac Promo Foldout

Joel’s personally-owned grand piano from the height of his career— as seen in his 1978 BBC concert

Grand Piano. Billy Joel’s personally-owned and -used 1908 C. Bechstein Model M Grand Piano, serial number 88837, which he toured with and recorded on during the mid-1970s to mid-1980s. Most notably, he played this piano during a BBC concert and is said to have used it to record the song ‘New York State of Mind.’ The piano was professionally restored by Larkfield Pianos in 1992. Originally purchased from Frank Weber, Joel’s brother-in-law and manager during this period, and accompanied by documentation of ownership. While this model was not officially offered until 1920, the manufacturer has confirmed that earlier variations are not uncommon, due to experimentation in design during the early part of the century. Note: Winning bidder is responsible for cost of shipping piano from origin to destination. Please call RR Auction for more details.

Rock stars of Joel’s caliber often choose to play Bechsteins not only because their sound compliments the human voice, but because of the piano’s rich history—analogous to a guitarist’s

preference for Fender or Gibson. Bechstein is one of the most renowned piano makers in the world, and has been since it was established in 1853—Franz Liszt was one of its earliest customers, and others fond of the manufacturer included the likes of Queen Victoria and Wilhelm Furtwangler. The great modern composer Claude Debussy once proclaimed: ‘Piano music should only be written for the Bechstein.’ In more recent times, the piano has crafted a niche in rock music—the Beatles used a Bechstein on ‘Hey Jude,’ Queen used one on A Night at the Opera, and it has been known as one of Bob Dylan’s preferred pianos since the 1960s. Continuing the Bechstein legacy, Joel utilized this piano as a main tool while revolutionizing and popularizing the ‘piano rock’ genre. In addition to the direct provenance from his one-time manager, Joel can be seen playing this exact piano during his Live at the BBC concert of March 14, 1978, during a set that consisted of some of his most famous songs—including ‘Movin’ Out,’ ‘She’s Always A Woman,’ and ‘Only the Good Die Young.’ A truly unique and one-of-a-kind piece of music history. Starting Bid $5,000

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3246. Billy Joel’s Stage-Used C. Bechstein Model M

Exceedingly rare oversized Street Survivors promo poster, fully signed by Lynyrd Skynyrd three days before their tragic plane crash

3248.

reading, “This Space Reserved for Lynyrd Skynyrd, ‘Street Survivors,’ Coming Soon,” signed in ballpoint by Ronnie Van Zant (“Best Wishes, Ronnie Van Zant”), Allen Collins, Steve Gaines, Gary Rossington, Billy Powell, Leon Wilkeson, and Artimus Pyle (“Artimus, Drums”). Professionally mounted on foamcore and in very good condition, with flattened intersecting folds and the signatures quite heavily faded, but still completely legible.

Street

Accompanied by a provenance statement from the original recipient, in part: “On October 17, 1977, Lynyrd Skynyrd appeared at an autograph signing at the Altamonte Mall, just outside of Orlando, Florida, to promote their newly released ‘Street Survivors’ album...I went with friends to the event and

asked one of the security guards if I could have the poster. He said yes so I took it from the back of the tent. Later, I was standing near the end of the table, a few feet from Ronnie Van Zant and he looked at me and motioned me to come over and he signed the poster. I got all the other band members to sign it also...The band played in Lakeland Florida the next day, then one more show in Greenville South Carolina, then the plane crash.”

The signing at the Altamonte Springs Mall took place on the Street Survivors release day, October 17, 1977, just three days before Lynyrd Skynyrd’s ill-fated flight bound for Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The resulting crash took the lives of Ronnie Van Zant, Steve and Cassie Gaines, assistant road manager Dean Kilpatrick, and pilots Walter McCreary and William Gray. A remarkable oversized piece, fully signed by the band just before the tragic accident. Starting Bid $1000

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Lynyrd Skynyrd Signed Oversized ‘Street Survivors’ Poster. Incredible oversized 37 x 36 MCA Records promo poster advertising the release of Lynyrd Skynyrd’s 1977 album Survivors, with large block letters

3247. Elton John’s Personally-Owned and -Worn Versace Shirt. Elton John’s personally-owned and -worn black long-sleeved shirt by Gianni Versace, size 52, with the maker’s label sewn into the collar. Accompanied by a letter of provenance stating that the shirt came from the April 2006 ‘Elton’s Closet’ sale in New York City’s Rockefeller Center, which benefited the Elton John AIDS Foundation. A desirable piece of designer clothing worn by the piano-rock icon. Starting Bid $200

3249. Graham Nash Signed Book with Handwritten Lyrics to ‘Our House’. Signed book: Eye to Eye: Photographs by Graham Nash. First edition. Gottingen, Germany: Steidl, 2004. Hardcover with dust jacket, 9.75 x 11.5, 191 pages. Signed on the first free end page in gold ink by Nash, “Graham Nash, April 2010.” Nash also writes out the lyrics to the CSNY classic “Our House,” culminating in the chorus: “Our house is a very, very, very fine house, with 2 cats in the yard—Life used to be so hard—now everything is easy cause of you.” In fine condition, with light wear to the dust jacket. From the book’s dust jacket: “Eye to Eye: Photographs by Graham Nash gathers for the first time more than 150 photographs by rock musician Graham Nash. While best known as a founding member of the supergroup Crosby Stills, Nash and Young, Nash also developed a parallel career as a photographer, collector and digital imaging pioneer.” Starting Bid $300

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“Our House” penned by Graham Nash inside his stunning 2004 photography book

color 27 x 41 poster for Bruce Springsteen’s four-night residency at The Roxy in Hollywood, California, from October 16–19, 1975, featuring a great image of ‘The Boss’ with his Telecaster slung over his shoulder and “Born to Run” superimposed over the back of his leather jacket. Springsteen’s 1975 shows at The Roxy and New York’s Bottom Line came just as his breakthrough album, Born To Run, was released, and are legendary among his fans. The footer advertises the availability of the classic album on Columbia records and tapes. Professionally linen-backed, rolled, and in very good fine condition, with scattered light staining. Starting

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3251. Television Signed Album. Marquee Moon album signed on the front cover in silver ink by Tom Verlaine, Richard Lloyd, Fred Smith, and Billy Ficca. In very fine condition. The record is included. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA. Starting Bid $200 3250. Bruce Springsteen 1975 Roxy Hollywood Concert Poster. Original Bid $200

3252. Peter Tosh Signed Album. Rockers original soundtrack album signed on the front cover in black felt tip, “Peter Tosh, Rasta”. In very good to fine condition, with edgewear and corner creasing. The record is included. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from REAL. Released in 1978, Rockers began as a documentary but blossomed into a full-length feature showing the reggae culture at its peak. Peter Tosh’s ‘Stepping Razor’ is featured on the soundtrack. Starting Bid $200

Anderson pens lyrics for the Yes space song ‘Astral Traveller’

3253. Yes: Jon Anderson Handwritten Lyrics for ‘Astral Traveller’. Handwritten lyrics by Jon Anderson for the Yes song ‘Astral Traveller,’ the seventh track from the band’s second studio album, Time and a Word, which was released on July 24, 1970. The lyrics, unsigned, penned in black ink on an off-white 6 x 8 sheet, read in part (spelling retained): “And in the ruins of the balloon / stood a man with glasses held high / wondering when to do it again / have another fly into the sky / somewhere flying high / Asteral traveller leaving without her / Wandering where lights go leave out the body load.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Originates from the collection of Roy Flynn, the former manager of Yes. Starting Bid $200

Handwritten lyrics for ‘The Needle and the Damage Done,’ Young’s enduring lament about heroin addiction

3254. Neil Young Handwritten Song Lyrics for ‘The Needle and the Damage Done’. Handwritten lyrics by Neil Young for the song ‘The Needle and the Damage Done,’ unsigned and untitled, no date, penned in blue ballpoint on a pair of yellow 8.5 x 11 notebook pages. In part: “I sing the song because I love the man / I know that some of you don’t understand / milk blood to keep from runnin out / I’ve seen the needle and the damage done / a little part of it in everyone / But every junkie’s like a settin sun.” In very good to fine condition, with overall creasing to one of the sheets. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from REAL. Starting Bid $200

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TOM PETTY

The Encino Tom Petty Clothing Archive

Tom Petty’s first wife, Jane Benyo Petty, as part of the couple’s 1996 divorce settlement, acquired their longtime home (4626 Encino Ave, Encino, California) and its contents. Benyo later lost the home to foreclosure to JPMorgan Chase in 2015. The bank then took possession of the property and prepared the home for re-sale. In the removal of the contents prior to the sale by the bank, contractors were ordered to dispose of the contents. Among the items discarded were a collection of many hats, jackets, vests, boots, and t-shirts, some marked “T. P.” on the tags. In February 2023, our consignor purchased these items that the bank discarded. Several of the items have been photo matched, including Tom Petty’s famous black and white striped jacket, several t-shirts, a Greenpeace sweatshirt, and a black cap seen in photos and worn during an appearance on Molly Meldrum’s Australian TV show.

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Tom Petty’s stylish striped satin jacket, worn on the cover of the ‘Listen To Her Heart’ UK single

in other promo photography from the era. The stunning jacket features wide lapels, two white pearloid buttons on the front, two flap pockets, and a single vent on the back. In fine condition, with light wear from use and age. A fantastic, museum-quality piece from the rock and roll icon. From the Encino Tom Petty

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3334. Tom Petty’s 1977 Black and White Striped Satin Jacket (Photomatched). Tom Petty’s personally-owned and -worn black-and-white striped satin jacket, which he is seen wearing on the cover of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers’ 1978 UK 12˝ single ‘Listen To Her Heart,’ in a 1977 photo shoot with British music photographer Michael Putland, and Clothing Archive. Starting Bid $200

Petty’s Guns N’ Roses tour jacket, with an improvised name tag: “Tom—I’m with Axl”

Tom Petty’s personally-owned and -worn black denim Lee ‘Easy Rider’ jacket from the 1987 Guns N’ Roses Appetite for Destruction Tour, featuring a huge circular “Guns N’ Roses” patch on the back, and embroidered on the front with Geffen Records and Stravinski Brothers logos. The Geffen logo has been covered by a piece of tape (annotated in black felt tip, “Tom—I’m with Axl”) and a bright orange “FAB” button. In fine condition. Tom Petty and Axl Rose famously stole the show at the 1989 MTV Video Music Awards, performing rousing renditions of ‘Free Fallin’’ and ‘Heartbreak Hotel.’ A unique piece representing the friendship and collaboration between two rock legends. From the Encino Tom Petty Clothing Archive. Starting Bid $200

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3336. Tom Petty’s Blue Denim Aviatic Jacket. Tom Petty’s personallyowned and -worn blue denim jacket by Aviatic, size XL, featuring a standard design with two button-down chest pockets, brown suede collar, and red, white, and blue striped lining. In very good to fine condition, with moderate overall wear and scattered staining. A classic jean jacket from the blue-collar rocker. From the Encino Tom Petty Clothing Archive. Starting Bid $200 3335. Tom Petty’s 1987 Guns N’ Roses Denim Tour Jacket.
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3338. Tom Petty’s 1990 More Strange Behavior Tour Jacket. Tom Petty’s personally-owned and -worn black Patagonia fleece jacket from the 1990 More Strange Behavior tour, size XL, embroidered on the chest with the tour’s logo: “More Strange Behavior, 1990, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.” The loop sewn into the collar is marked in black felt tip with his initials, “T. P.” In fine condition. From the Encino Tom Petty Clothing Archive. Starting Bid $200 3337. Tom Petty’s White Guess Denim Jacket. Tom Petty’s personally-owned and -worn white denim jacket by Georges Marciano for Guess, size large, featuring an attractive symmetrical design with two buttondown chest pockets. In very good to fine condition, with some scattered staining. From the Encino Tom Petty Clothing Archive. Starting Bid $200

3339. Tom Petty’s Ornate Space-Themed Vest by Leslie Harris. Tom Petty’s personally-owned ornate black velvet vest with a satin lining, size 40, designed by Leslie Harris, featuring colorfully embroidered stars, moons, and planets along the lapels and lower edge, interspersed with shimmering sequins. The vest is trimmed in a black-and-gold rope, and golden stars are applied at every intersection of a fine golden thread entwined throughout the vest in a crosshatch pattern. The craftsmanship is of the highest quality, with superb attention to detail. In very fine condition. Petty wore a jacket with similar space-themed imagery during his performance at Live Aid in 1985. From the Encino Tom Petty Clothing Archive. Starting Bid $200

3340. Tom Petty’s Angelyne T-Shirt (Photomatched). Tom Petty’s personally-owned and -worn white cotton t-shirt, featuring a large “Angelyne” logo on the front, showing the Los Angeles pop culture icon in her classic pink sunglasses. In very good to fine condition, with moderate wear from use. Petty is seen wearing this t-shirt in photographs taken of him by Aaron Rapoport at Hotel Alexander, Miami, in July 1989. From the Encino Tom Petty Clothing Archive. Starting Bid $200

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Petty’s personally-owned and -worn white polo shirt from the 1995 Dogs with Wings Tour, size large, embroidered on the chest in black, “Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers,” over the ‘Dogs with Wings’ emblem. The left sleeve is embroidered with the logo for “New Era Promotions.” The manufacturer’s tag is initialed in black felt tip with his initials, “T. P.” In fine condition, with a couple small stains. From the Encino Tom Petty Clothing Archive. Starting Bid $200

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3342. Tom Petty’s 1991-92 Touring the Great Wide Open Shirt. Tom Petty’s personally-owned and -worn white t-shirt from 1991–1992’s “Touring the Great Wide Open,” size large, featuring a circular tour logo with a running dog on the front. In fine condition, with a few small stains. From the Encino Tom Petty Clothing Archive. Starting Bid $200 3341. Tom Petty’s 1995 Dogs with Wings Tour Polo Shirt. Tom

1991 Touring the Great Wide Open Polo Shirt. Tom Petty’s personally-owned and -worn black polo shirt from 1991’s Touring the Great Wide Open, size large, embroidered on the chest in silver and red, “Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Touring the Great Wide Open,” over a UFO image. In fine condition, with light overall wear. From the Encino Tom Petty Clothing Archive. Starting Bid $200

1991-92 Purple Tie-Dye Tour Shirt. Tom Petty’s personally-owned pink-and-purple tie dye t-shirt from 1991–1992’s “Touring the Great Wide Open,” size XL, featuring a tour logo on the front, and text on the reverse: “I saw the psychedelic dragon with Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, ‘91–’92.” In fine condition, with little evidence of wear. From the Encino Tom Petty Clothing Archive. Starting Bid $200

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3347. Tom Petty’s 1995 Wildflowers Tour Shirt. Tom Petty’s personally-owned and -worn white t-shirt from the 1995 Wildflowers Tour, size XL, featuring an image of Petty playing his acoustic guitar on the front, and an emblem with the tour’s cities on the reverse. In very good to fine condition, with several stains along the bottom edge. From the Encino Tom Petty Clothing Archive. Starting Bid $200 3345. Tom Petty’s 1991-92 Colorful Portrait Tour Shirt. Tom Petty’s personally-owned white t-shirt from 1991–1992’s “Touring the Great Wide Open,” size XL, featuring a set of colorful pop art portraits of Petty on the front, with his facsimile initials printed in the lower left. The reverse features a large facsimile print of Petty’s autograph, and colorful ‘I Wuz There’ emblem. In fine condition, with little evidence of wear. From the Encino Tom Petty Clothing Archive. Starting Bid $200

Tom Petty’s personally-owned black t-shirt from the 1995 Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers North American Tour, size large, featuring collage-style close-up image on the front. In fine condition, with little evidence of wear. From the Encino Tom Petty Clothing Archive. Starting Bid $200

Tom Petty’s personally-owned and -worn black t-shirt celebrating the 10th anniversary of iconic Austin blues venue Antone’s in July 1985, size XL, featuring a graphic depicting Magic Sam with his guitar, and listing guest artists including Buddy Guy, Jimmy Rogers, Albert Collins, James Cotton, Pinetop Perkins, Otis Rush, and Junior Wells. In very good to fine condition, with moderate wear. From the Encino Tom Petty Clothing Archive. Starting Bid $200

Tom Petty’s personally-owned dark gray long-sleeve shirt, embroidered on the chest in silver with “Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers” and the logo of their agency, International Talent Booking, “I.T.B.” In fine condition, with little evidence of wear. From the Encino Tom Petty Clothing Archive. Starting Bid $200

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3346. Tom Petty’s Gray Long-Sleeve Band Shirt. 3348. Tom Petty’s 1995 North American Tour Shirt. 3349. Tom Petty’s 1985 Antone’s 10th Anniversary Shirt.

Tom Petty’s personally-worn Greenpeace sweatshirt, photo-matched to a shot of him with Heartbreakers guitarist Mike Campbell

Petty is seen wearing this sweatshirt in a photograph of him with fellow guitarist Mike Campbell, a member of the Heartbreakers who collaborated, recorded, and toured with Tom Petty for almost 50 years. Petty’s affinity for the Greenpeace cause is discussed in a 1989 Los Angeles Times piece entitled ‘Greenpeace War,’ reporting that two of his concerts at state parks were nearly canceled when officials threatened to ban the organization’s representatives from setting up booths on public property. From the Encino Tom Petty Clothing Archive. Starting Bid $200

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3350. Tom Petty’s Greenpeace Sweatshirt (Photomatched). Tom Petty’s personally-owned and -worn black cotton lightweight crew-neck sweatshirt, size large, featuring a large “Greenpeace” logo on the front. In very good to fine condition, with a split seam at the left collar/shoulder—in the place where Petty’s guitar strap would rub.

3351. Tom Petty’s Late Show with David Letterman Sweatshirt. Tom Petty’s personally-owned and -worn navy blue crew-neck sweatshirt, size large, imprinted in yellow with the logo of the popular NBC late-night talk show, “Late Show with David Letterman.” In fine condition, with light overall wear.

Tom Petty appeared on Letterman several times, playing ‘A Face in the Crowd’ on February 1, 1990, ‘You Don’t Know How It Feels’ on September 9, 1994, ‘You Wreck Me’ on November 21, 1994, and ‘Walls Fall Down’ on September 30, 1996. From the Encino Tom Petty Clothing Archive. Starting Bid $200

3352. Tom Petty’s The Byrds/Columbia Records Sweatshirt. Tom Petty’s personally-owned and -worn black cotton crew-neck sweatshirt, size extra-large, featuring a colorful embroidered “The Byrds” logo on the chest, with the Columbia/Legacy Records emblems below. In fine condition, with light overall wear.

Tom Petty counted The Byrds, and frontman Roger McGuinn in particular, as important musical influences. In a 2017 interview, McGuinn recalled the first time he heard Petty’s ‘American Girl’: ‘I said, ‘when did I record that? I was kidding, but the vocal style sounded just like me and then there was the Rickenbacker guitar, which I used. The vocal inflections were just like mine. I was told that a guy from Florida named Tom Petty wrote and sings the song, and I said that I had to meet him.’ The two became friends and covered each other’s songs: Petty covered The Byrds’ ‘I’ll Feel a Whole Lot Better’ on the 1989 album Full Moon Fever, and often played ‘So You Want to Be a Rock ‘n’ Roll Star’ in live shows. McGuinn, for his part, released his own version of ‘American Girl’ in 1977. From the Encino Tom Petty Clothing Archive. Starting Bid $200

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As seen in a 1989 Australian TV interview—

Tom Petty’s black-and-white Stetson flat cap

Petty’s personallyowned and -worn black-and-white flat cap by Stetson, size large, featuring an interesting design with ‘random’ white-and-gray threads sewn into a checkerboard pattern. In fine condition, with light wear from use. Petty was photographed wearing this cap several times: in a 1989 television interview with Australian music critic/ journalist Molly Meldrum; in a circa 1990 backstage candid taken in Los Angeles by Lester Cohen; and in a color promo shot. Based on these images, it seems that Petty preferred to wear this hat ‘unsnapped’—more like a baseball cap. From the Encino Tom Petty Clothing Archive. Starting Bid $200

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3354. Tom Petty’s Plaid Pendleton Flat Cap. Tom Petty’s personally-owned and -worn plaid wool flat cap by Pendleton, size large, featuring an attractive pattern that incorporates dark hues of brown, gray, blue, and red. In fine condition, with light wear from use. From the Encino Tom Petty Clothing Archive. Starting Bid $200 3353. Tom Petty’s Black and White Stetson Flat Cap (Photomatched). Tom

“Imported Furs,

little evidence

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3355. Tom Petty’s Black Scally Cap. Tom Petty’s personally-owned simple black scally cap, with a brown-and-black weave on the interior. In fine condition, with a small split to a rear seam and little evidence of wear. From the Encino Tom Petty Clothing Archive. Starting Bid $200 3356. Tom Petty’s Barlesoni Black Western Hat. Tom Petty’s personally-owned black Western-style hat by Barlesoni, size 7, featuring a matching black band. The inner lining is marked: Qualitia Superiore” and “Made in U.S.A.” In fine condition, with of use. From the Encino Tom Petty Clothing Archive. Starting Bid $200

Petty’s personally-owned and -worn black Western-style hat by Knox, size 7 5/8, featuring a thin brown woven band with attached black feather plume. The sweatband is stamped: “Knox, XXX Beaver” and “New York Men’s Wear, 244 Pine Ave., Long Beach, California.” In fine condition, with light wear from use. From the Encino Tom Petty Clothing Archive. Starting Bid $200

Petty’s personally-owned and -worn beige wool felt Westernstyle hat by Lee, size 7, featuring a thin beige band. The inner lining is marked: “Lee Water Bloc.” The brown sweatband is stamped: “Texas Hats, Laredo, Tex.” In very good condition, with moderate to heavy wear from use, including some stains and years to inner lining, cracking to the sweatband, and a few stains to the top. From the Encino Tom Petty Clothing Archive. Starting Bid $200

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3357. Tom Petty’s Black Western Hat with Feather. Tom 3360. Tom Petty’s Lee Beige Western Hat. Tom

Madison.” In fine condition, with light wear from use. From the Encino Tom Petty Clothing Archive. Starting Bid $200

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3361. Tom Petty’s Light Brown Fedora. Tom Petty’s personally-owned and -worn light brown felt fedora hat by an unknown maker, size 7, featuring lighter brown band and trim. In fine condition, with wear to the inner sweatband. From the Encino Tom Petty Clothing Archive. Starting Bid $200 3362. Tom Petty’s Churchill Dark Brown Beaver Fedora. Tom Petty’s personally-owned and -worn dark brown beaver fur fedora by Churchill, featuring a wide black band. The black sweatband is stamped: “Churchill ltd, Beaver, ‘25’” and “MacNeil and Moore, Milwaukee -

Tom Petty’s personally-owned and -worn Burmese cap, elaborately decorated with intricate beadwork and embroidery to depict two elephants on the front, and yellow floral designs on the brim and sides. A “Made in Myanmar (Burma)” tag is sewn inside. In fine condition, with light wear from use. An unusual and highly decorative piece from Petty’s personal wardrobe. From the Encino Tom Petty Clothing Archive. Starting Bid $200

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3359. Tom Petty’s (5) 1991-92 Touring the Great Wide Open Baseball Caps. Tom Petty’s personally-owned group of five identical black snapback baseball caps, all embroidered on the front: “Tom Petty, Heartbreakers, 91-92, Touring the Great Wide Open.” In overall fine condition. From the Encino Tom Petty Clothing Archive. Starting Bid $200 3358. Tom Petty’s Colorful Burmese Hat with Elephants and Flowers.

Tom Petty’s personally-owned pair of two different black snapback baseball caps from the 1995 Dogs with Wings Tour: one features the ‘Dog with Wings’ emblem embroidered in silver alongside a golden crown; the other is embroidered with a yellow-and-blue retro ‘Dog with Wings’ logo. Both are embroidered on the back with the group’s name, “Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers.” In overall fine condition. From the Encino Tom Petty Clothing Archive. Starting Bid $200

Tom Petty’s personally-owned brand new blue baseball cap with an emblem honoring the Florida Gators as the 1991 Southeastern Conference champions. Petty spent his formative years in Gainesville, home to the elite Florida Gators football team. In fine condition, with a retail tag still attached. From the Encino Tom Petty Clothing Archive. Starting Bid $200

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3363. Tom Petty’s (2) 1995 Dogs with Wings Tour Baseball Caps. 3364. Tom Petty’s 1991 Florida Gators SEC Champions Baseball Cap.

use. A desirable piece from

wardrobe, evoking the lyrics from ‘You Wreck Me’—’I’ll be the boy / In the corduroy pants / You be the girl / At the high school dance.’ From the Encino Tom

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3365. Tom Petty’s White Levi 501 Jeans. Tom Petty’s personally-owned and -worn white 501 jeans by Levi Strauss & Co., featuring a button-up fly. In very good condition, with moderate wear from use, and scattered staining throughout. A classic pair of Levi’s from the rock and roller’s wardrobe. From the Encino Tom Petty Clothing Archive. Starting Bid $200 3366. Tom Petty’s Green Corduroy Pants. Tom Petty’s personally-owned and -worn forest green corduroy pants by Nordstrom, featuring stylishly mismatched flap and slit-style pockets on the back, and a small button-down pocket on the front. In fine condition, with light wear from Petty’s Petty Clothing Archive. Starting Bid $200

very good to fine condition, with moderate to heavy wear from use, and the sole of the left heel missing From the Encino

personally-owned and -worn pair of dark brown suede leather Chelsea-style boots, featuring black elastic panels on either side and tall heels. In fine condition, with moderate wear from use. From the

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3367. Tom Petty’s Black Zodiac Boots. Tom Petty’s personally-owned and -worn pair of black leather boots by Zodiac, size 9, featuring supple leather uppers; sturdier, textured leather lowers; and pointed toes with thin silver bands, engraved, “Zodiac.” In Tom Petty Clothing Archive. Starting Bid $200 3370. Tom Petty’s Brown Suede Chelsea Boots. Tom Petty’s Encino Tom Petty Clothing Archive. Starting Bid $200

Petty’s personallyowned and -worn pair of ‘Caldera Lo’ hiking shoes by Nike in the “Copen Blue/Gray/Cranbury” colorway, size 9, with matching blue-and-cranberry laces. A small tag affixed to the left insole identifies the style and colors. In fine condition, with limited wear from use. From the Encino Tom Petty Clothing Archive. Starting Bid $200

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3368. Tom Petty’s LA Gear Hiking Shoes (Brown/ Black). Tom Petty’s personally-owned and -worn pair of brown-and-black hiking shoes by LA Gear, size 10, with matching brown laces. In fine condition, with limited wear from use. From the Encino Tom Petty Clothing Archive. Starting Bid $200 3369. Tom Petty’s Nike Sneakers (Gray/Blue/Red). Tom
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3371. Tom Petty’s Red Vision Street Wear Sneakers. Tom Petty’s personallyowned and -worn pair of bright red sneakers by Vision Street Wear, size 9, with matching red laces. In fine condition, with limited wear from use. From the Encino Tom Petty Clothing Archive. Starting Bid $200 3372. Tom Petty’s Green Vision Street Wear Sneakers. Tom Petty’s personally-owned and -worn pair of greenand-white sneakers by Vision Street Wear, size 9, with matching green laces. In fine condition, with moderate wear from use. From the Encino Tom Petty Clothing Archive. Starting Bid $200

Petty’s personallyowned and -worn pair of brown moccasins with soft white trim, featuring a fine red-and-gray beaded design on the top. In fine condition, with moderate wear throughout, and heavier wear to soles from frequent use. From the Encino Tom Petty Clothing Archive. Starting Bid $200

owned hot pink guitar strap, hand-decorated with a variety of Southwest-inspired imagery including suns, cacti, a bull’s head, and various zig-zag designs—accomplished in beads, glitter, and paint. The strap is signed inside by the artist, “Tara, 1990.” In fine condition, with little evidence of use. From the Encino Tom Petty Clothing Archive. Starting Bid $200

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3373. Tom Petty’s Beaded Moccasins. Tom 3374. Tom Petty’s Pink Southwestern Guitar Strap. Tom Petty’s personally-

Two of Tom Petty’s personally-owned scarves: an attractive knit purple scarf with “Rose / 1991” tag, interweaved with hues of dark green, pink, and blue; and a brand new, unused gray wool Pendleton scarf, with its original retail tags still attached. In overall fine condition. From the Encino Tom Petty Clothing Archive. Starting Bid $200

Tom Petty’s personallyowned and -used black duffle bag with bright yellow straps, featuring a colorful “MTV: Music Television” logo screened onto one side. In fine condition. From the Encino Tom Petty Clothing Archive. Starting Bid $200

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3375. Tom Petty’s Purple and Gray Scarves (2). 3376. Tom Petty’s MTV Duffle Bag.

3377.

Tote

Tom Petty’s personally-owned and -used beige zippered tote bag, featuring an embroidered “The Traveling Wilburys” patch on one side. In fine condition. Performing under the pseudonym

‘Charlie T. Wilbury, Jr.,’ Petty formed the supergroup The Traveling Wilburys in 1988 with fellow music icons Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Jeff Lynne, and Roy Orbison. From the Encino Tom Petty Clothing Archive. Starting Bid $200

an original envelope, addressed in an unknown hand to “TP, 4626 Encino Ave, Encino, Ca 91316,” with Callahan’s return address in San Francisco in the upper left. The concert film Pack up the Plantation: Live!, featuring Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, filmed at the Wiltern Theatre on August 6 and 7, 1985, was released on VHS in January 1986. From the Encino Tom Petty Clothing Archive. Starting

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3378. Tom Petty’s 1985 Wiltern Theater (49) Color Ektachrome Slides. Collection of 49 color 35mm Ektachrome slides taken by photographer Dennis Callahan during Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers’ concert at the Wiltern Theater, Los Angeles, on August 6, 1985. The shots are primarily close-ups of Petty, showing him singing and playing a variety of guitars, plus a handful of images of his Heartbreakers bandmates. Includes Bid $200 Tom Petty’s Traveling Wilburys Bag.

3379. Tom Petty Signed 45 RPM Record. MCA/ Backstreet Records 45 RPM single of ‘The Waiting / Nightwatchman’ by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, signed on the front of the sleeve in black ballpoint, “Tom Petty.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

3380. Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Signed Album. Shelter Records UK limited edition 12˝ single featuring ‘Listen to Her Heart,’ ‘I Fought The Law,’ and ‘Route 66,’ signed on the cover in black ballpoint by Tom Petty, Mike Campbell, Stan Lynch, Benmont Tench, and Ron Blair. In fine condition, with poor contrast to Petty’s signature. The record is included. An enclosed typed note indicates that the signatures were obtained at the Birmingham Odeon on March 2, 1980. A scarce and superb vintage-signed Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers piece. Starting Bid $200

3381. Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Promotional Album Display for Hard Promises. Scarce original Backstreet Records promotional cardstock display for Hard Promises, the fourth studio album by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, which was released on May 5, 1981. The display measures 12 x 18.25 and features Petty as he’s pictured on the front cover, wearing a plaid shirt and leather jacket in a three-quarter-length pose. In very fine condition.

More than 40 years ago, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers released Hard Promises after a controversial battle with MCA, his record label at the time, when he fought against ‘superstar-pricing,’ which would raise the list price from the standard $8.98 to $9.98. Petty considered it price-gouging and even threatened to not turn the album over to MCA. Even after winning the battle with the label, Petty considered calling the album $8.98, but instead chose album artwork that shows him in a record store in front bins of albums priced at… $8.98. The album was quite successful thanks to a number of tracks, including ‘The Waiting’ and ‘The Insider,’ which featured Stevie Nicks. Starting Bid $100

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Original 1981

Attractive original color 12.25 x 19.25 poster for a Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers concert at the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Baltimore, Maryland, on July 31, 1981, which features the band name in large bold white lettering above a cracked and bleeding heart, all of which is set against a deepening blue-to-black background. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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3383. Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Original 10th Annual Mountain Aire Festival Poster (1983). Excellent original color 14 x 21 concert poster for the 10th Annual Mountain Aire Festival held at the Calaveras County Fairgrounds in Angels Camp, California, on June 4 and 5, 1983, which features vibrant artwork of a single-seated airplane soaring between colorful, stylish lettering that lists the headlining acts as Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Men at Work, and the Stray Cats. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200 3382. Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Columbia (Maryland) Concert Poster.

3384. Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers (2) Original Concert Posters. Two original concert posters for Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: a 7 x 17.5 poster for a concert at Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre in Greenwood Village, Colorado, on August 11, 1995, as part of the Dogs with Wings Tour, listing Pete Droge as the special guest; and a psychedelic 13 x 19 poster for the band’s multi-night residency at The Fillmore in San Francisco, California, between March 7 and 16, 1999, as part of their Echo Tour. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

3385. Tom Petty and Stevie Nicks Original Photograph by Herbert W. Worthington. Appealing original color glossy 14 x 9.75 silver gelatin photograph of Tom Petty and Stevie Nicks by photographer Herbert W. Worthington, depicting the pair in a recording studio from circa 1980-1981, ostensibly when they were recording the songs ‘Insider,’ which was featured on the Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers album Hard Promises, and ‘Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around,’ which was featured on Nicks’ album Bella Donna. Affixed inside its original 20 x 16 Worthington studio presentation folder. In fine condition, with some small surface stains. Starting Bid $200

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Massive promo poster for Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers’ second album, fully signed by the group for a radio director

Signed Oversized 1978

Poster. Uncommon, enormous vintage color

unused

display poster of

Petty and

with large red text above promoting the release of their second album, “You’re Gonna Get It!,” signed in white grease pencil by Tom Petty, Mike Campbell, Ron Blair, Stan Lynch, and Benmont Tench. Dated and inscribed below to a Boston radio program director, “6/1/78, To Lee, WAAF.” Housed in its original shipping tube. Rolled and in fine condition, with some light scuffing. The consignor notes that this was one of 50 examples signed to promote the album, which peaked at No. 23 on the Billboard Top LPs & Tapes chart in 1978. A huge and highly desirable piece signed by the popular band. Starting Bid $500

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3386. Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Vinyl Promo 40 x 40 vinyl store window Tom the Heartbreakers,

Have you ever had one moment in time that completely changed your life forever? Well, I did. It was in the school library listening room, where a friend of mine took me and said, “Andy you have to hear this,” and popped a cassette into one of the school’s recorders. The song “Blitzkrieg Bop” by the Ramones began playing, and it was as if the heavens opened up and an angel sang to me. I totally connected with the band through their songs, sense of humor, and all-around cool style! Every time they were in my town I made sure I was the first to get tickets and was always slammed up in front of the stage watching what could only be called a perfect storm of punk rock music containing the energy of an Atom Bomb. Outcast aggression and a psycho-sense of humor all wrapped up in a perfect package. To me they were and still are the greatest band on the planet!

After school, I was living in Washington D.C. making a living by screen-printing t-shirts for just about every band in the area. I was a one-man band with a cre ative attitude that thrived in the then-small hardcore punk scene. One day, I met this girl who was as big a Ramones fan as I was. She was friends with Johnny and Joey, and asked me if I wanted to meet the band as they were playing at a local venue in D.C. I immediately took her up on the offer, and I even made Freaks t-shirts for each member of the band!

When the time came to stroll backstage, needless to say I was as nervous as I had ever been. Once in the dressing room I sheepishly gave them all one of the t-shirts I had made. When Dee Dee got his Freaks tshirt he exclaimed, “Wow, this is the coolest shirt I have ever owned!” The entire band was extremely kind to me. As I said my goodbyes, I walked down the narrow backstage hallway to make sure I got a place at the front of the crowd when I felt a hand on my shoulder. I turned around and it was none other than guitarist Johnny Ramone. He thanked me for the t-shirt, asked me questions about my t-shirt company, and about my collecting hobby. We clicked immediately, and started a friendship that would last two decades.

The next time the band was in my town he wanted to come over to my place. My studio was an unfinished basement filled with all my designs and works in progress, and I even slept right next to a small screen-printing press. Johnny commented on my commitment to my craft and loved all my other t-shirts I had made. From then on, I was Johnny’s personal t-shirt designer. He wore my designs until their final show in 1996 when he wore my infamous “Don’t Fuck With Chuck” Manson tee. I was more than honored that he chose to end his career wearing one of my devery shirt is now displayed at the “Rock and Roll Hall of Fame” archivers in Cleveland, Ohio.

Johnny and I had a special bond like no other. We spoke on the phone often and always tried to help each other out in the never-ending search for new additions to our collections. I would find pieces for Johnny’s collection (freakshow memorabilia, baseball-related things, true crime oddities, etc), while Johnny would send me packages of rare Ramones posters and one-ofa-kind treasures! I got a phone call from Johnny one day and he asked me if I wanted his old license plates from his 1958 Ford Fairlane car since he was moving out to California. I said “Hell yes Johnny, I would love your old car license plates just sign them and send them to me,” I said to him, “Johnny, never throw anything away just sign it and send it to me no matter how obscure the item is!” Over the years my Ramones collection grew into an enormous, eccentric, one-of-a-kind punk rock exhibition! I kept everything in its original mailing envelopes and boxes – all of which had Johnnys’ hand-written addresses on them. He was even a good sport about writing up letters of authenticity to compliment rare pieces!

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Iconic pair of blue jeans worn on stage by punk legend Johnny Ramone

and Multi-Signed Authenticity

Blue

Johnny Ramone’s personally-owned and stage-worn Levi Strauss & Co. blue jeans, no size (waist tag too faded), which Ramone shipped to his friend, Andy Gore, to have cut up into several swatches intended to be placed inside his Official Johnny Ramone Snow Globes. However, when the moment arrived for Gore to cut into the jeans, he balked. He simply couldn’t deface stage-worn jeans worn by Johnny Ramone. Included with the jeans is a color 8.5 x 11 snow globe graphic sheet, which contains three authenticity sections signed in blue ballpoint by Johnny Ramone, who affirms: “Below Is An Authentic Piece of My Stage Worn Blue Jeans!” In fine condition, with expected wear from use. From the personal punk rock archives of Andrew D Gore. Starting Bid $200

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3391. Johnny Ramone Stage-Worn Jeans Sheet.

Johnny Ramone’s personal band windbreaker jacket: “Ramones, Founding Member”

Johnny Ramone’s personally-owned black Ramones windbreaker-style nylon jacket, size large, signed on the left chest in silver ink by Johnny Ramone. The front of the button-up jacket features white and red text, “Ramones, Founding Member, www.officialramones.com,” as does the back section, “Ramones, 1*2*3*4, Cretins Wanna Hop Some More.” In never-worn, very fine condition.

Kicks fit for a punk—black Reebok Classic sneakers worn on stage by Johnny Ramone

Johnny Ramone’s personally owned and stage-worn black Reebok Classic sneakers, size 10.5, both signed on the toe in silver ink, “Johnny Ramone,” who adds “1994” to the right shoe. In fine condition, with expected wear from use. Accompanied by the original shipping box hand-addressed to Andy Gore by Johnny Ramone, who has affixed his personal return address label with his given name, “John Cummings,” to the upper lefthand corner. According to Gore, when he asked Johnny how long he had owned the sneakers, he said ‘he couldn’t remember but that he had had them for years and had played hundreds of shows wearing these exact pair of shoes!’ From the personal punk rock archives of Andrew D Gore. Starting Bid $200

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3393. Johnny Ramone’s Personally-Owned and Stage-Worn Reebok Classic Sneakers. Photo Credit: Ian Harper 3392. Johnny Ramone’s PersonallyOwned and Signed Ramones Windbreaker Jacket. From the personal punk rock archives of Andrew D Gore. Starting Bid $200

Custom-made leather jacket worn on stage by Joey Ramone during the band’s 1994 European Tour

personally-owned and stage-worn black

in silver ink, “Joey

signed

which was specially custom-made for Ramone by a fan, no size, features snap-down lapels, shoulder epaulets, zippered sleeve cuffs and side pockets, an attached belt with a rectangle buckle, and a small coin flap pocket. Ramone wore this very jacket on stage during the band’s European Tour in early 1994; he can be seen wearing the jacket in online photos taken by Gie Knaeps, when the Ramones performed at the Luna Theater in Brussels, Belgium, June 12, 1994, as well as during a publicity photo shoot around the same time. Soon thereafter, Ramone and the jacket were caught in a rainstorm that damaged the jacket’s leather and forced Ramone to retire this jacket in favor of a substitute. In very good to fine condition, with referenced rain damage, including rusting to snap-down buttons, three of which have been excised from the leather.

Gore obtained this jacket from Joey Ramone following an online business conversation in 2000 when the former inquired if Ramone had any extra stage-worn leather jackets he was looking to sell. Ramone explained that he didn’t keep the majority of his leather stage jackets due to their constantly being exposed to the elements, noting that ‘they seemed to eventually turn into armor.’ Being sentimental, especially as it related to fan-made gifts, Ramone admitted that he had kept one particular fan-made stage jacket, describing it as having ‘soft and smooth cool leather with a unique style to it.’ The offered jacket was placed in the Ramones’ wardrobe case and then later stored in Joey Ramone’s closet in New York City until he sold it to Gore, ostensibly making this one of the last stage-worn leather jacket owned by Ramone before his untimely death in 2001. From the personal punk rock archives of Andrew D Gore. Starting Bid $200

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3394. Joey Ramone’s Stage-Worn Leather Jacket. Joey Ramone’s leather motorcycle jacket, on the inner right lapel Ramone, 2000.” The jacket,

personally-owned rare promotional Ramones scarf, 51˝ x 6˝, which features an attractive design pattern of high-quality ‘jacquard weaving’ that features the names of each band member, “Johnny, Joey, C. Jay, Marky” above and below “Ramones,” on the one side, and “Gabba Gabba Hey” on the other; both of these are bookended by “Hey Ho” and Let’s Go.” In fine condition. Due to the complex and costly manner of weaving, only a scarce number of these limited-edition scarves were produced and sold in the 1990s. From the personal punk rock archives of Andrew D Gore. Starting Bid $200

personallyowned and stage-used microphone stand by Beyerdynamic, measuring approximately 47˝ in length, with the top of the tripod base copiously covered with black tape; notorious for the ill-treatment of his microphone stands, Joey Ramone was routinely forced to secure their base stands so the legs wouldn’t break and invert upward during the band’s live shows. In very good to fine condition, with expected wear from use. From the personal punk rock archives of Andrew D

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3395. Joey Ramone’s Personally Owned Promotional Scarf. Joey Ramone’s 3396. Joey Ramone’s Personally-Owned and StageUsed Microphone Stand. Joey Ramone’s Gore. Starting Bid $200
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Iconic Ramones leather jacket, stage-worn by Dee Dee and CJ Ramone from circa 1983 until the band’s retirement in 1996

3397. Dee Dee Ramone and CJ Ramone Stage-Worn Leather Jacket. Historic black leather Schott (418-453474SM) motorcycle jacket personally-owned and stage-worn by both Dee Dee Ramone and CJ Ramone, bass players for the legendary punk band the Ramones, who have signed the left and right lapels in silver ink, “Dee Dee Ramone” and “CJ Ramone.” Dee Dee obtained this jacket not long after the band’s gear was stolen after a show at the Reseda Country Club on April 24, 1983. The jacket traveled the world with Dee Dee, who wore it exclusively during Ramones concerts until his final show in July 1989. It was then placed in the band’s wardrobe touring case and soon thereafter was issued to new bassist CJ Ramone, who wore this jacket at his first Ramones live performance and then during numerous tours until the band’s retirement in 1996. The jacket, size 40, features snap-down lapels, shoulder epaulets with U.S. Army captain rank pins, zippered sleeve cuffs and side pockets, an attached belt with a rectangle buckle, and a small coin flap pocket. The right lapel features a U.S. Air Force cap insignia, which was placed on the jacket by CJ Ramone. In very good to fine condition, with a partially stiff quality to the leather, likely due to rain or water, holes and wear to the wrist, cuff, and collar areas, and light rusting to the metal accessories; small holes to the lapels and epaulets due to alternating pins and insignias. This jacket can be seen in numerous official Ramones music videos and press photographs from the era, as well as on the front and back covers of the band’s Animal Boy LP, and on the front covers of Halfway to Sanity and Mondo Bizzaro.

Another notable ‘flaw’ is the cut inner liner of the left wrist section, which was widened by CJ prior to the band’s set at the Bizarre Festival in West Germany on June 23, 1990. CJ cut the liner in order to fit his fretting hand, which was set in a medical cast. According to CJ: ‘The only time I ever called in sick was when I got into a motorcycle wreck and busted my wrist and got a concussion. I was busted up. But I still went. We had a festival booked. I went to that festival and played with a busted wrist. I got a shot in my armpit to numb out the nerves in my arm, and I got out on that stage and played. I’m not saying, ‘Wow, what a hero I am,’ but that’s how seriously I took my job.’

Accompanied by the original FedEx shipping box, which includes the original mailing label sent by CJ Ramone (Christopher Ward) to the consignor, artist Andy [Armstrong] Gore, and by a detailed letter of provenance from Gore, who affirms that he obtained this jacket directly from CJ Ramone when the band retired. ‘When the Ramones were touring for the final time I just asked CJ outright if he would sell me this

leather jacket and, to my surprise, he gave it to me after the band retired. I would have paid any price for the privilege to possess this item, but CJ just asked me to screen-print some t-shirts for his side band ‘Los Gusanos,’ which he formed in 1992. That was all he wanted.’

Torn jeans. Boating shoes. Shaggy hair. Leather jackets. The simple yet unmistakable style of punk rock heroes The Ramones remains just as iconic and distinctive as their instantly recognizable brand of carefree punk rock. While their fashion and music were minimalistic, the band members, in particular founder Dee Dee Ramone, were anything but. Dee Dee was a complex figure, the quintessential punk rock bassist, whose aggressive playing style and ability to create catchy, high-energy basslines were signature elements of the Ramones’ sound. And as clothing is wont to do, this leather jacket took on the identity of its wearer. It absorbed Dee Dee’s zeal and rebelliousness during its six years on top, trotting the world to countless stages far and near to the tuneful shout of ‘1-2-3-4!’ Then Dee Dee left, and the jacket was passed, like keys to a Mustang, from one driver to the next. CJ adopted the jacket as his own, embracing the band’s history and continuing a tradition. And in doing so, the tale of the Ramones ‘bass jacket’ was created, the jacket that prevailed, the one that got away. The ultimate punk rock museum piece, worn all over the world, and the oldest surviving stage-worn Ramones leather jacket known to exist, too tough to die after almost 800 shows. From the personal punk rock archives of Andrew D Gore. Starting Bid $5000

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3398. The Ramones: Arturo Vega Hand-Painted Stage

Backdrop from Adios Amigos Tour. Massive and historic oversized hand-painted stage backdrop used at the massive stadium shows during the Ramones’ 1995–1996 Adios Amigos Tour, measuring approximately 36´ x 10.5´, featuring a simple brick design painted in white on heavyweight black canvas, with “Adios Amigos” lettered in bright red. Johnny Ramone has prominently signed within the first letter, “Johnny Ramone, Last Tour Backdrop.” In overall very good condition, with overall wear and cracking to paint.

Accompanied by a ticket for their March 16, 1996 show at at Estadio River Plate, Buenos Aires, Argentina, as well as the banner’s flattened original shipping box with Johnny Ramone’s return address (using his legal name, “J. Cummings”) penned in the upper left. Johnny Ramone sent the historic backdrop to his friend and renowned Ramones collector, artist Andy Gore.

Gore remarks: ‘This is the largest piece of Ramones memorabilia in the entire world to ever be auctioned! A surprise stage reveal at the encores of the Ramones’ final farewell tour! The banner was designed and painted by the famous artist and the Ramones’ art director Arturo Vega in 1995 for use as the band’s final stage back-drop when they played at huge arenas, mostly in Europe and South America.

The banner itself measures about 36 feet long and is made of very thick black cloth canvas, complete with the sewn on canvas support rings used to hang the banner behind the band as they played to sold out arenas. The design itself is quite simple: a massive painted brick wall with the words ‘ADIOS AMIGOS’ painted across the upper half of the banner. When the black canvas banner was originally painted it only consisted of white paint for all the graphic brick images and wording but this was soon changed by Arturo himself. After he saw the backdrop hung for the first time behind the band as they played their encore songs at a sell out stadium show he thought that the use of white paint for the graphic lettering wasn’t to his liking, too plain. So after the massive back-drop was taken down Arturo took it upon himself to add bright red paint over the words “ADIOS AMIGOS” to make the lettering more prominent, making it stand out from the rest of the brick painted background! No wonder Arturo Vega was the band’s art director—he took his job as seriously as the actual band members did! The way this banner was used was quite unique. The road crew would hang in behind the band’s usual stadium backdrop that had the Ramones icon eagle logo on it. It was a surprise reveal and a personal goodbye to their fans from the Ramones on their farewell tour. This historic banner is the last thing all the Ramones fans across the world viewed at the end of the band’s final farewell shows!’ From the personal punk rock archives of Andrew D Gore. Starting Bid $500

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“Last Tour Backdrop”—the iconic 36-foot-long stage scenery revealed during the Ramones’ Adios Amigos encores

Leather “Mondo Bizarro” biker jacket owned by Johnny Ramone

Leather Jacket. Johnny Ramone’s personally-owned black leather motorcycle jacket, which was produced as a special promotional item in honor of the Ramones’ 12th studio album, Mondo Bizarro, and their move from Sire Records to Radioactive Records in 1992. The jacket, size 46, features snap-down lapels, shoulder epaulets, zippered sleeve cuffs and side pockets, attached belt with rectangle buckle, and a small coin flap pocket. The back of the jacket bears three embroidered patches, “RAMONES” and “MONDO BIZARRO,” and a central Ramones ‘presidential seal’ logo, and the left shoulder bears a Radioactive Records patch. The inner collar retains the original Bloomerz Inc. label. In fine condition. Gore affirms that Johnny Ramone sent him this jacket shortly after the release of Mondo Bizarro. From the personal punk rock archives of Andrew D Gore. Starting Bid $200

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3399. Johnny Ramone’s Promotional Mondo Bizarro

Official Johnny Ramone clock face signed and inscribed to his friend, Hollywood legend Nicolas Cage

Inscribed to Nicolas Cage. Very rare original Johnny Ramone clock face insert design created by artist Andy Gore, measuring 8.5˝ in diameter and featuring an image of Johnny playing his Mosrite Venture II guitar in a full-length pose surrounded by blue numerals with a pin head fanboy to his immediate left, signed and inscribed to his friend, Hollywood legend Nicolas Cage in blue ink, “To Nick, ‘Gabba Gabba Hey,’ Johnny Ramone.” In fine condition. From the personal punk rock archives of Andrew D Gore. Starting Bid $200

with Handwritten Letter. Johnny Ramone’s enormous red, white, and blue 50.5 x 33 poster for a pair of Ramones concerts held at Spain’s Valencia Auditorium on February 9 and 10, 1989, designed to resemble that of an American flag, signed nicely in black felt tip by Johnny, Marky, Dee Dee, and Joey Ramone, who adds “89.” Includes an ALS signed “Johnny,” one page, 6 x 9, sent to his friend, artist Andy Gore (Andrew Armstrong): “Enclosed is a poster from a show in Valencia, Spain, that we did 2 weeks ago on our Spain tour. I had the band sign it.” In overall fine condition, with expected folds to the poster. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope addressed by Johnny Ramone, who has incorporated his given name signature, “John Cummings,” in the return address field of the envelope, which is postmarked February 23, 1989. From the personal punk rock archives of Andrew D Gore. Starting Bid $200

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3401. Johnny Ramone’s Band-Signed Ramones Concert Poster 3400. Johnny Ramone Signed Clock Face

Vietnam War draft card issued to future Ramones founder

3402. Johnny Ramone’s 1967 U.S. Selective Service Draft Card. Johnny Ramone’s personal ‘Notice of Classification’ draft card from the U.S. Selective Service System, 2.25 x 3.5, dated March 15, 1967, filled out in type and issued to “John W. Cummings” with the Selective Service No. 505948963 as part of Class 2S until February 1968. Included with the card is the original mailing envelope addressed in the hand of Johnny Ramone, who sent this draft card to his friend, artist Andy Gore, in April 2000; Ramone has also applied his personal “John Cummings” return address label to the upper left-hand corner. In fine condition. Accompanied by an exhibition card custom-made by Gore, who loaned this Johnny Ramone draft card to Ramones artist Arturo Vega for his globetrotting Ramones traveling museum.

This one-of-a-kind item held special significance to Johnny Ramone, who, according to Gore, held this card next to his father, Frank Cummings, as the two sat together in their living room watching the draft lottery numbers selected live on television, eventually breathing a sigh of relief when Johnny’s birthdate was not called. In essence, the card represents a ‘what if’ scenario; had Johnny been drafted, would the Ramones have ever been? According to Gore, ‘Johnny told me he kept his draft card as a sentimental keepsake that reminded him of that important time in his life that he spent with his father.’ From the personal punk rock archives of Andrew D Gore. Starting Bid $200

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“John Cummings”

Legend

Festival Poster. Johnny Ramone’s rare color 24.5 x 34 poster for the American Legend Music Festival held in Marthon, France, between July 5-8, 1995, which lists the headlining acts Chuck Berry, Bo Diddley, Calvin Russell, and The Ramones, who performed on July 5th. In fine, folded condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope addressed in the hand of Johnny Ramone, who sent this poster to his friend, artist Andy Gore; Ramone has also applied his personal “John Cummings” return address label to the upper left-hand corner. Gore notes he has never seen another example of this poster for sale in his 30 years of collecting Ramones memorabilia; he was sent this poster by Johnny Ramone after the band had returned from their massive Adios Amigos Tour. From the personal punk rock archives of Andrew D Gore.Starting Bid $200

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3404. Johnny Ramone Signed Guitar Pick. Off-white Ramones guitar pick, 1.25 x 1.25, signed neatly on the front side in black felt tip by Johnny Ramone. In fine condition. A desirable, uncommon format signed by one of punk’s most influential pickers. Gore notes that Johnny Ramone sent him this guitar pick in 1992. From the personal punk rock archives of Andrew D Gore.Starting Bid $200 3403. Johnny Ramone’s 1995 American Music

3405. Johnny Ramone’s State of Nevada ‘Ramones Day’ Proclamation (1995). Johnny Ramone’s State of Nevada proclamation issued by Governor Bob Miller, one page, 10 x 15, August 23, 1995. Governor Milles proclaims that, in honor of the legendary career of the Ramones, and their forthcoming concert at The Joint in the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas, on August 25, 1995, said concert date will hereby known as “Ramones Day, ‘Honoring The Forefathers Of Punk Rock.” Signed at the conclusion by Governor Miller and Dean Heller as secretary of state. The lower left bears the original gold foil state seal. Includes the original ‘The Great Seal of the State of Nevada’ presentation folder. In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope sent to friend Andy Gore (Andy Armstrong) by Johnny Ramone, who addresses the envelope in his own hand and incorporates his given name signature within the return address field: “John Cummings.” From the personal punk rock archives of Andrew D Gore. Starting Bid $200

3406. Johnny Ramone Signed Mini Baseballs and Mini Bat. Unusual grouping of three baseball miniatures signed by Johnny Ramone, a lifelong baseball lover and devoted New York Yankees fan. Includes: a 1-inch mini baseball, signed in blue ballpoint, “Johnny Ramone, Hey Ho Let’s Go”; a 1-inch mini baseball, signed in blue ballpoint, “Johnny Ramone, Gabba Gabba Hey”; and a 3-inch mini baseball bat, signed in blue ink, “Johnny Ramone.” In fine condition, with haloing to the ink on the baseballs. From the personal punk rock archives of Andrew D Gore. Starting Bid $200

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3407. Johnny Ramone: Andy Gore Collection of (7) T-Shirts. Collection of seven screen-printed t-shirts made by artist Andy Gore, who supplied Johnny Ramone with many of the shirts that he wore on stage during his legendary career playing with the Ramones. The shirts range in size from S to XXXXL and feature designs related to sideshow performers Johnny Eck, “The HalfBoy, 1911-1991,” Christmas, “Bah Humbug!”, cult movies like The Last House on the Left and She-Devils on Wheels, and serial killers and psychopaths like Charles Manson (2) “Free Charlie” and “Charlie’s Angels,” and Ed Gein, “The Original Wisconsin Cannibal.” In overall fine condition, with a few light stains. From the personal punk rock archives of Andrew D Gore. Starting Bid $200

3408. Johnny Ramone: Andy Gore Collection of (9) T-Shirts. Collection of nine screen-printed apparel (eight t-shirts and one apron) made by artist Andy Gore, a close friend of the Ramones who supplied the band with many of the shirts that they wore on stage during their legendary career. The shirts range in size from S to XXXXL and contain designs related to sideshow performers/freaks (Johnny Eck, “The Half-Boy, 1911-1991,” and Jo-Jo “The Dog-Faced Boy”), cult movies (The Last House on the Left and She-Devils on Wheels), serial killers/ psychopaths (Charles Manson, “Don’t Fuck with Chuck!,” and Ed Gein (a “The Original Wisconsin Cannibal” apron), and three shirts with anti-hippie or anti-Grateful Dead designs (“I Am So Grateful Jerry Is Dead” (2) and “I’ll Be Grateful When Jerry’s Dead”). In overall fine condition. From the personal punk rock archives of Andrew D Gore. Starting Bid $200

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3409. Tim Burton Original Sketch Presented to Johnny Ramone. Original unsigned sketch by filmmaker Tim Burton of a three-legged creature with a spotted body and pointy teeth, accomplished in black ink on an off-white 5 x 5 cocktail napkin. Burton drew and presented this sketch to Johnny Ramone when the two were at a nightclub in Hollywood, California, in June 1998. Ramone, in turn, gifted the drawing to his friend, artist Andy Gore. Includes the original mailing envelope to Gore (Andy Armstrong) from Ramone (John Cummings), who addressed the envelope in his own hand and has affixed his personal address label to the upper left corner. In fine condition. From the personal punk rock archives of Andrew D Gore. Starting Bid $200

3410. Joey Ramone’s Signed Promo Cassette Tape for ‘Elevator Operator’. Joey Ramone’s promotional Ampex cassette tape containing the song ‘Elevator Operator,’ signed and annotated on the Side 1 label in blue ballpoint, “Elevator Operator, Joey Ramone,” who also signs and annotates the inside of the Ampex J-card: “Elevator Operator, Joey Ramone, for next Ramones album if they like it.” In fine condition. This unreleased song was written by Joey, with Richie Ramone handling the lead vocals. Provenance: Joey Ramone Estate. From the personal punk rock archives of Andrew D Gore. Starting Bid $200

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“For next Ramones album if they like it”— a never-released song from Joey Ramone

3411. Joey Ramone 2004 Birthday Bash Promotional Cap. Scarce purple promotional cap made by artist Andy Gore for Life’s A Gas: The Joey Ramone Birthday Bash, held at Irving Plaza in New York on May 19, 2004, which features a screen-printed image of Joey Ramone on the crown. The limited edition trucker-style snapback cap, one size fits all, was made in a quantity of 14 total pieces that Gore gave to Ramones artist Arturo Vega to distribute for free at the event to VIP guests (L to R) Cheetah Chrome (Dead Boys) Arturo Vega, Bebe Buell). In fine condition. rom the personal punk rock archives of Andrew D Gore. Starting Bid $200

3413. CJ Ramone’s 1989 ‘Drain the UK’ Tour Wristwatch. CJ Ramone’s UK promotional Ramones wristwatch made by the Bremont Watch Company, measures 9˝ in length, with black plastic bands, and a 1.25˝ diameter dial that features a SOLO airplane logo above the text: “Ramones, Drain the UK, 1989.” Includes the original blue velvet protective cover and Macy’s box that CJ Ramone used to store the watch. In fine condition. Gore notes that CJ Ramone gave him the watch when the band returned from their 1989 world tour. ‘What a great guy CJ is. He’s been a good friend for decades.’ From the personal punk rock archives of Andrew D Gore. Starting Bid $200

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3412. CJ Ramone Autograph Letter Signed and Sample ‘Los

Gusanos’ T-Shirt . Two items: an ALS signed “Chris, (AKA CJ),” one page, 8 x 10.5, no date (circa 1995), sent to friend and Ramones artist Andy Gore, in full: “This is the logo. Give me a call when you get it so I know it arrived. No rush for the shirts, we’re playing on Jan. 17th but they’re not necessary for the show. Thanx again man, it’s a great thing you’re doing son! (Haha) Talk to ya soon”; and a sample raglan-style t-shirt for the garage/rock/punk band Los Gusanos, which was formed as a side project in 1992 by Chris Ward (a.k.a. C. J. Ramone), size large, which features the band’s logo to the front and lyrics to their ‘Helldorado’ on the back. In overall fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing tube hand-addressed by CJ Ramone. Gore explained that he designed this shirt for CJ in exchange for the latter’s leather jacket. From the personal punk rock archives of Andrew D Gore. Starting Bid $200

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3414. Johnny Ramone 2009 Tribute VIP Pass and (4) Promotional Cards. Group lot of Ramones ephemera highlighted by an original VIP backstage pass and promotional card for The 5th Annual Johnny Ramone Tribute, put on by Linda Ramone, Johnny’s widow, held at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery on October 3, 2009.Both the laminate VIP pass and the promo card, 3.25 x 5 and 4 x 6, feature attractive Johnny Ramone artwork to both sides. Also included is an unused 4 x 4 Ramones Rocket to Russia sticker, and three 4 x 6 promotional cards for “Ramones Beat on Cancer: The Johnny Ramone Benefit Concert,” held at Spirit in New York on October 8, 2004, which notes that proceeds will be “For Prostate Cancer Research and the Lymphoma Foundation.” Listed acts and musicians include: Blondie, The Strokes, Sonic Youth, CJ Ramone, Tommy Ramone, Elvis Ramone, Daniel Rey, Andrew WK, and more. In overall fine condition. From the personal punk rock archives of Andrew D Gore. Starting Bid $100

3415. Ramones Official Snow Globe by Andy Gore and Arturo Vega. Rare official Ramones snow globe made by artists Andrew D. Gore and Arturo Vega as part of the former’s Psycho Snowglobes series. The snow globe measures 3.5˝ x 3.75˝ x 2.5˝ and features an interior plaque with omnidirectional Ramones imagery, including a band image, the Ramones presidential seal logo, the names of each band member, and pinhead designs with text “Gabba Gabba Hey” and “Hey Ho Lets Go!” The base bears an affixed Ramones “Official Merchandise” label. Includes the original “Psycho Snowglobes” box, with the upper label marked in red felt tip, “Ramones.” In very good to fine condition, with low liquid to snow globe, and some wear to the box.

Gore notes that the Ramones snow globe was the first in a line of official Ramones products that he and Vega worked on together. Only a small batch was ever produced and they were exclusively sold on Vega’s OFFICIALRAMONES.com website, which was taken offline soon after the latter’s untimely passing. This very Ramones snow globe can be seen in the Ramones’ ‘End of the Century’ documentary during the interviews with CJ Ramone. From the personal punk rock archives of Andrew D Gore. Starting Bid $200

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3416. The Ramones Signed Logo Flag. Scarce 1980s promotional nylon flag for the Ramones, 27 x 21.5, featuring the band’s iconic presidential seal logo below the band’s name in large capital letters (done in ‘Blitzkrieg Blue’ color), signed in red felt tip by Johnny, CJ, and Marky Ramone. This screen-printed promotional flag has been hemmed around the edges and was designed by artist Arturo Vega. In very good to fine condition, with scattered staining.

According to Andy Gore: ‘I obtained this Ramones flag at some show back when CJ just joined the band and I had them autograph it in the dressing room backstage. To my dismay, Joey was not around when I got the others to sign it; he was giving a private interview for some press people.’ From the personal punk rock archives of Andrew D Gore. Starting Bid $200

3417. The Ramones 1979 Hotel Diplomat (New York) Concert Document. Interesting Premier Talent Agency document packet for a Ramones concert at the Hotel Diplomat in New York, on October 7, 1979. The package, two pages with an additional three-page rider, 8.5 x 11, regards, in particular, “Special Lease Provisions Pertaining to Agreement Between Rock Ages / Mark Zakarin (Promoter) and Ramones (Artist)” with respect to the Hotel Diplomat engagement, signed at the conclusion by Zakarin and by an unknown hand, “jR by DR.” The rider, pre-dated to March 29, 1978, lists the band’s requested provisions, such as: 100% star billing; approval of supporting acts; all payments must be in cash; varying ticket prices for students, general admission, advance sales, and at-the-gate sales; no recording devices; and a private dressing room, furnished with “2 Bottles, Club Soda, 2 quarts Perrie Water, 8 Towels (Full Size), Sugar, Honey and Spoons, 1⁄2 case Pepsi, 1⁄2 case Root Beer, 1⁄2 beer (Miller of Bud), (8) Navel Oranges and Assorted Fresh Fruits, Cold Cuts and Sandwiches” and more. In fine condition. From the personal punk rock archives of Andrew D Gore. Starting Bid $200

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Complete set of rare vintage Poptones figures released by the Japanese company Skullpop, a series inspired by punk rock legends the Ramones. Each figure measures 3˝ in height and is displayed in its original never-opened display box, 3˝ x 4.25˝ x 3˝, which lists the names of each musician—Joy, Dee, Honey, and Marquee Poptone—and proclaims them as “Rock ‘N’ Roll Martyr, The Band from Heaven.” These highly detailed, hand-painted little skeleton versions of the Ramones are clad in leather jackets and torn jeans and are accompanied by their respective instruments. In overall fine condition. From the personal punk rock archives of Andrew D Gore. Starting Bid $200

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Unique unopened package of Testors cement for plastic models, measuring 3 x 5.75, signed in black felt tip by Johnny Ramone, Joey Ramone (adding the date, “92”), Marky Ramone, and CJ Ramone. In fine condition, with a couple light creases to the packaging.

According to Andy Gore: ‘This is my personal homage to their classic controversial song ‘Now I Wanna Sniff Some Glue’ which appeared on the band’s debut album in 1976. I snuck the package of toxic Model-Glue past the security guards who were stationed right outside of the Ramones dressing room to protect the band and make sure weirdo fans like myself (who had a VIP All Access Pass) weren’t sneaking in any contraband of sort could hinder the bands’ performance that evening! Luckily Johnny saw me walking up to the backstage area and whisked me right into the dressing room thus avoiding any security searches that could have partaken! As we settled down in the dressing room I whipped out my package of Model Glue and had the whole band sign it for me. They got a big laugh that I went to all the trouble to get this item autographed and found it amusing that I would even think of such a strange thing for them to sign! This was signed backstage in 1992 and has been a great addition to my eclectic Ramones collection!’ From the personal punk rock archives of Andrew D Gore. Starting Bid $200

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Ramones Signed Testors Model Glue. 3418. Ramones Complete Set of (4) Skullpop Poptones Figures.

According to Andy Gore, these promotional sunglasses were officially produced by the Ramones to be sold at their merch booths in the 1990s. Fans were not convinced and the sunglasses sold poorly at the band’s shows. Johnny Ramone, however, loved them. He purchased the remaining sunglasses and gave them away to his friends and fans before the sunglasses were finally discontinued.

The condoms were the brainchild of drummer Marky Ramone and were produced after the band had broken up. In honor of National Condom Week in 2008, Marky Ramone unveiled a signature series of safer sex kits as a means to reach sexually active youth and adults in a cool, hip way. Each kit contains two Lifestyles’ condoms, lubricant, and an STD resource card. Per Mark Ramone: ‘The world has lost too many people to STDs of all types and that is why I joined up with Ready Two Go for my signature series of safer sex tins.’ From the personal punk rock archives of Andrew D

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3420. The Ramones (3) Signed Laserprint Photographs. Three color 8.5 x 11 laserprint paperstock photos of the Ramones in concert, individually signed in felt tip by the subjects: Johnny Ramone, Marky Ramone, and CJ Ramone. In overall fine condition. Single-signed Ramones photos are rare. From the personal punk rock archives of Andrew D Gore. Starting Bid $200 3421. The Ramones Promotional Sunglasses and (3) Condom Packs. Amusing lot of Ramones promotional items: a scarce pair of black-and-blue plastic sunglasses with “Ramones” printed on the temples; and a set of three Ready Two Go condom tin packs, the top cover of each bearing the Ramones presidential seal logo reading, “Marky Ramone, Too Tough to Break,” and the bottom of the case featuring a facsimile Marky Ramone autograph. In overall fine condition. Gore. Starting Bid $100

3422. The Ramones ‘Halfway to Sanity’ Press Package. Official Sire Records / Warner Bros. Records press package for the Ramones’ 10th studio album, Halfway to Sanity, which was released on September 15, 1987. The package includes its original stapled yellow two-page 8.5 x 11 press release and its original satin-finish 10 x 8 Sire Records promotional photo of the Ramones, which errantly depicts Clem Burke, aka Elvis Ramone, as one of the band members; Richie Ramone performed drums on Halfway to Sanity, an album that served as his last recording before quitting the band. Includes a white 8.75 x 11.5 folder marked in black felt tip, “Ramones, $7.” In fine condition. From the personal punk rock archives of Andrew D Gore. Starting Bid $100

3423. The Ramones 1985 University of Maryland Flyer. Original vintage light blue 8.5 x 5.5 flyer for a concert by the Ramones held at the University of Maryland in College Park on October 26, 1985, featuring an image of the Ramones—Johnny, Joey, Richie, and Dee Dee—and listing the supporting special guest as Frankie and the Actions. In fine condition, with two vertical folds. From the personal punk rock archives of Andrew D Gore. Starting Bid $100

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3424. GG Allin Signed Flyer. Uncommon 8.5 x 11 punk rock flyer featuring an awesome caricature of GG Allin created by artist M. Physema back in 1992, signed at the top in black ballpoint, “Fuck the Law, GG Allin, 206045.” In very good to fine condition, with two horizontal folds and tape stains to the corners.

Andy Gore notes: ‘This is an authentic hand signed GG Allin flyer signed and embellished shortly before his death in 1993 of a heroin overdose. GG signed his autograph in full using a black ball point pen he added under his name the numbers 206045, which was his prison issued number while he was incarcerated for felonious assault from 1989 to 1991. Not only did GG personally sign this fantastic flyer he adorned it with the words ‘Fuck the Law’ scrawled prominently across top! All of the writing is large and very easy to read, a definite GG mini masterpiece!’ From the personal punk rock archives of Andrew D Gore. Starting Bid $200

3425. GG Allin: Murder Junkies Merch Display. Original 14 x 20 foamboard merchandise display used by the Murder Junkies during their 2015 tour, featuring four classic embroidered “GG Allin” patches adhered to it, as well as a “Murder Junkies” bumper sticker and price label. This exact merchandise board was used nightly to advertise the patches at the Murder Junkies merchandise booth, usually run by GG’s brother and Murder Junkies bassist, Merle Allin. In fine condition.

Andy Gore notes: ‘They played the last show of the 2015 tour in Baltimore, Maryland, where I had the pleasure to see the show and talk with the band backstage. When the gig was over Merle personally gave me the merch board as a special keepsake of the show!’ From the personal punk rock archives of Andrew D Gore. Starting Bid $200

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3426. GG Allin Demented Dollz Prototype Doll by Andrew Gore. Original GG Allin prototype doll

handmade by underground artist Andrew D. Gore as part of his screen-printed Demented Dollz series, measuring 22˝ x 9.5˝, depicting the controversial and well-tattooed punk rock musician nude, with the exception of cowboy boots, holding a microphone and a Jim Beam bottle while urinating and defecating; a 3-inch hand-crafted brown velvet turd is stitched onto Allin’s backside. In fine condition.

Gore notes that he made this prototype when he was experimenting with different styles of sewing patterns to make sure that the finished product had the right body shape after it was properly stuffed. This final version featured the best possible sewing pattern. ‘Being such a pain in the ass to hand-make, I released a very limited quantity, which makes this one extra special. I have kept this first prototyped version that inspired the final production run in my personal collection for decades.’ From the personal punk rock archives of Andrew D Gore. Starting Bid $200

3427. The Melvins. Rare limited edition hand-made two-headed Melvins doll from Seth Monsterman’s Baby Monstrosites series, which was produced exclusively for the Melvins by Monsterman and Beef Brand Productions to be sold at the band’s merchandise booth when they toured in 2000. The bloody doll measures 12˝ in height, features a Melvins shirt, a “Flip Top” belt buckle, and is sealed in its original packaging, which is annotated in black felt tip with the name of the Melvins. The reverse of the upper package label is numbered 108/144. In fine condition, with wear to packaging. From the personal punk rock archives of Andrew D Gore.. Starting Bid $200

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Production-used sheriff’s costume from The Devil’s Rejects, highlighted by John Quincy Wydell’s Stetson hat

Desirable production-used sher-

costume from The Devil’s Rejects, a 2005 black comedy horror film written, produced, and directed by Rob Zombie. The three-piece costume is attributed to three different characters in the film, and includes: a mist gray Stetson Rancher cowboy hat with four-inch brim, size 7 1/2, worn by William Forsythe in his role as Sheriff John Quincey Wydell, signed underneath the brim in black felt tip by Rob Zombie; a khaki short-sleeved sheriff’s shirt with a “Ruggsville County” patch on the sleeve, marked inside the collar in black felt tip, “Coggs,” the deputy role played by Chris Ellis; and a pair of brown sheriff’s pants with wide black stripes on the sides, marked on the tag in black felt tip, “Dobson,” indicating the Officer Ray Dobson role played by Dave Sheridan. In fine condition. Accompanied by two certificates of authenticity signed by Rob Zombie and the original box for the Stetson hat, plus the two original shipping boxes addressed to Andrew Armstrong (Andy Gore). From the personal punk rock archives of Andrew D Gore. Starting Bid $200

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3428. Rob Zombie: The Devil’s Rejects Sheriff Costume. (Lions Gate Films, 2005) iff’s

ANDREW D GORE STAINED GLASS

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Stunning Nirvana-inspired stained glass artwork

floating ‘Nevermind’ baby and frontman Kurt Cobain crowd-surfing while he plays the guitar; the latter is an image captured when the band rocked the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver, Canada on March 8, 1991. The shoulder sections feature hoops for hanging and the lower right frame corner bears the artist’s etched signature, “Andrew D Gore.” In fine condition. From the personal punk rock archives of Andrew D Gore. Starting Bid

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3429.Nirvana Original ‘Kurt Cobain / Nevermind’ Stained Glass Hanging Artwork by Andrew D Gore. Impressive hand-made stained glass hanging artwork by artist Andrew D Gore, entitled ‘Kurt,’ created as part of his stained glass art series ‘Church of Punk Rock,’ which features a design inspired by grunge rock heroes Nirvana. The artwork measures 26 x 14 and contains numerous soldered pieces of multicolored glass that show a $200

3430. The Clash Original ‘London Calling’ Stained Glass Hanging Artwork by Andrew D Gore. Brilliant hand-made stained glass hanging artwork by artist Andrew D Gore, entitled ‘Smashed Clashed,’ created as part of his stained glass art series ‘Church of Punk Rock,’ which features a design inspired by the iconic front cover of The Clash album London Calling. The artwork measures 26.5 x 28.5 and contains soldered pieces of white, black, gray, and clear glass that creates a striking portrayal of Paul Simonon smashing down his Fender Precision Bass, an image set against a large five-point star. The shoulder sections feature hoops for hanging and the lower left bears the artist’s etched signature, “Andrew D Gore, 2021.” In fine condition. Simonon famously smashed his bass against the stage at the Palladium in New York City on September 20, 1979, out of frustration when he learned that the bouncers at the concert would not allow the audience members to stand up out of their seats.From the personal punk rock archives of Andrew D Gore. Starting Bid $200

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and contains 36 soldered pieces of white and red

In fine condition. Devo band members first started wearing the hats during the band’s Freedom of Choice campaign of 1980. It reappeared in their 1982, 1988, and 1990 tours, as well as most performances since 1997. The domes were custommade for the band from vacuum-formed plastic, in a distinctive round, ziggurat shape. According to Mark Mothersbaugh: ‘We designed them, Jerry [Casale] and I. We were influenced both by German Bauhaus movement and geometric fashion, and Aztec temples. We just liked the look. It looked good, and it didn’t look like any other bands out there. We weren’t interested in wearing groovy hats or groovy clothing. We kind of looked like Lego toys or something by the time we got those on our heads, and that was a positive thing.’ From the personal punk rock archives of Andrew D Gore. Starting Bid $200

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3431. Devo Original ‘Energy Dome’ Stained Glass Hanging Artwork by Andrew D Gore. Beautifully made stained glass hanging artwork of a Devo hat made by artist Andrew D Gore, entitled ‘Energy Dome,’ created as of his stained glass art series ‘Church of Punk Rock.’ The artwork measures 10.75 x 9.75 glass.

created as part of

‘Church

which features a design inspired by the front cover of Minor Threat’s 1981 self-titled debut EP and subsequent compilation album from 1984. The artwork measures 18.75 x 23 and contains numerous soldered pieces of multicolored glass that replicate the album’s cover design of vocalist Ian MacKaye’s younger brother, Alec, seated and hunched over with his face buried in his arms. The shoulder sections feature hoops for hanging. In fine condition. From the personal punk rock archives of Andrew D Gore. Starting Bid $200

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3432. Minor Threat Original Stained Glass Hanging Artwork by Andrew D Gore. Beautiful hand-made stained glass hanging artwork by artist Andrew D Gore, entitled ‘Not Ian,’ his stained glass art series of Punk Rock,’

THE RAMONES

Impressive gold-and-silver painting of punk icon Johnny Ramone

3691. Johnny Ramone Painting by Giovanni DeCunto. Acrylic with gold and silver leaf on canvas, 42˝ x 62˝. An iconic legend to the music world and beyond, Johnny Ramone, ‘the king of the downstroke guitar,’ paved the way for inspiration across many aspects of life, including those of the art world. Giovanni DeCunto was inspired by the musician’s brilliant talent and aptitude. This piece was created to commemorate one of Johnny Ramone’s favorite live performances, and to draw attention to the iconic member of the Ramones that helped pioneer the punk movement. DeCunto depicts the musician playing his universally recognizable guitar, creating sounds that so many fans have listened to in awe and admiration over the years.

In the artist’s portrait, the guitarist is crafted with a gold and platinum background, symbolic of his superior legacy. Johnny’s bold, black and white guitar serves as a reflection of him as a musician; dark colors standing out in a pool of vivid colors, as though the guitarist is a gem in an empty cave. Giovanni carefully chose his colors by means of significance; Johnny’s guitar was a staple of his career, giving him the opportunity to express deep meaning in a way no one else ever could with words, therefore this bright, snowy piece of the painting is prominent and forces the eye to narrow in on it. Starting Bid $2500

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Johnny’s Ramone’s rehearsal guitar, a Mosrite Ventures II played at the Daily Planet Studio

3434.

Johnny Ramone’s personally-owned and rehearsalused 1966 Mosrite Ventures II electric guitar with a bright blue German-carved basswood body, signed and inscribed on the white pickguard in black felt tip, “To Jay, Enjoy, Best always, Johnny Ramone.” Ramone obtained this guitar in a trade with his friend, Chris Lamy of GG Allin and the Jabbers, when the former desired to have a backup Ventures II at the Daily Planet rehearsal studio; the victim of past gear heists in 1977 and 1983, Ramone was rightfully anxious about the safekeeping of his guitars. When Lamy gave the guitar to Ramone, he requested that the latter refrain from making any updates unless his current backup guitar was misplaced or stolen. Ramone agreed and offered Lamy first rights to buy back the guitar were he to purchase another backup, which he eventually did, a few years later. True to his word, Ramone offered the guitar back to Lamy. However, when Lamy conveyed that he was no longer interested, the guitar was ultimately sold to a fan, hence the inscription. The guitar is accompanied by two Ramones guitar picks and two candid Polaroid photos of Ramone at the time of the signing. According to Lamy, he believes that he traded this Ventures II to Ramone in either 1987 or 1988 and that Ramone likely sold this guitar circa 1990, when legendary luthier Semie Moseley began building and sending new Mosrites to Ramone. Given the time period, Lamy believes that Ramone used this guitar for rehearsals

during the band’s Brain Drain era.

Even though Ramone used this guitar exclusively during rehearsals, his aggressive playing style makes the serial number difficult to read; the end of the guitar’s rosewood fretboard has a barely visible serial number, “B546,” which Lamy confirms was the serial number of the guitar that he traded to Ramone. The guitar is in 100% original condition and includes the nonroller bridge, vibrato assembly, knobs, pickguard, switch tip, pots, wiring, frets, strap buttons, and tuning machines. The original blue finish over the guitar’s basswood body shows some checking, which is normal for a well-played 57-yearold guitar. The instrument has two regular-sized and -wound Mosrite pickups, but without the exposed pole pieces of other Mosrite models. The black pickup covers are embossed with “Mosrite of California.” These model guitars look small but are actually full-scale and heavier and sturdier than the slab-bodied Ventures II. This fourth and last variation of the Ventures II model was quickly dropped in 1966 and replaced with the ‘Mark V’ designation. There were approximately 400 Ventures II ‘German carves’ made from December 1965 through February 1966 before being discontinued. In fine to very good condition, with referenced wear to body paint; the instrument has been tested and all electronics are working.

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Johnny Ramone’s Signed Blue Mosrite Electric Guitar.

3433.

Signature Model Fender

Precision Bass. Scarce, unplayed Dee Dee Ramone signature-model Fender Precision Bass (P-Bass), serial no. MX15588023, produced in a limited run of less than 1000 in 2015–2016. True to the original, the Fender Dee Dee Ramone

Precision Bass features an Olympic White gloss finish, maple neck with C-shaped profile, vintage-style bridge and tuners, standard split single-coil P-Bass pickup, and special “Dee Dee Ramone” neck plate. In mint condition. Accompanied by the soft case, original Fender packaging and paperwork, and 40-page booklet with previously unseen photos of the pioneering punk bassist. Starting Bid $300

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Dee Dee Ramone

Iconic Ramones

Desirable vintage circa mid-1970s blackand-white 14.5 x 19.5 poster designed by Arturo Vega, signed in blue felt tip by Johnny, Joey, Dee Dee, and Tommy Ramone. The poster features an image of an open leather jacket and Ramones belt buckle, with “Ramones” across the top in white block letters. Vega’s facsimile signature is present in the lower right corner. In fine condition, with one minor corner tip crease and two pieces of mounting tape to the reverse. A noted punk rock graphic designer, Vega famously created the Ramones’ logo. Starting Bid $200

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3436. Ramones Signed CD Box Set. Anthology CD box set signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Johnny, Joey, Dee Dee, Marky, Tommy, and CJ Ramone. Also signed on the back cover in black felt tip by Tommy Ramone, drawing an arrow to himself in the image. Complete with its two CDs, “Hey Ho Lets Go” hardcover book, and laminated pass for their signing at the Virgin Megastore in NYC’s Union Square on July 20, 1999. In very fine condition. Starting Bid $200 3435. The Ramones Signed Arturo Vega Poster.
poster designed by Arturo Vega, signed by Johnny, Joey, Dee Dee, and Tommy
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iconic stage-used banner from the Ramones’ 1977 tour

3437. Ramones 1977 Stage-Used “Gabba Gabba Hey” Banner. Historic stage-used oversized “Gabba Gabba Hey” canvas banner from 1977, handmade by Ramones artistic director Arturo Vega, measuring approximately 52˝ x 34˝, featuring the Ramones’ famous ‘Pinhead’ catchphrase in large hand-painted black block letters against a white background. Stencil and tape marks surrounding the letters are evident upon close inspection. The banner is mounted on wooden rollers sewn into the top and bottom, with a mounting wire at the top. In very good to fine condition, with general wear from age and use, including a small hole towards the bottom.

This iconic “Gabba Gabba Hey” sign is seen in numerous concert photos from the era, including those taken at gigs in London and New York. It was given to guitar tech Lee Dickson (best known for his decades-long collaboration with Eric Clapton) after the tour by Arturo Vega, the late, great artistic director for the Ramones. It was recently displayed as part of the “Hey! Ho! Let’s Go: Ramones and the Birth of Punk” exhibit, held at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles from September 16, 2016–February 28, 2017.

Accompanied by a provenance statement from Dickson: ‘This iconic and legendary piece of rock/punk history from 1977 has been owned by me since it was given to me by Ramones muse, creative director and lighting designer, the late Arturo Vega at the end of our tour that year. Shortly after I went to work as Eric Clapton’s guitar tech for 30 plus years, but never forgot those incredible days with The Ramones. They were a force of nature and an amazing live act!! And a great bunch of guys to work with. The banner has been with me for some 45 years now, hanging on my wall in England for about 31 of those years before accompanying me in my move to the USA. It has found a new hanging spot in my studio for the past 14 years. The only time it has ever left my home was circa 2016/2017, when I was proud to loan it to the Grammy Museum in LA for their wonderful Ramones exhibit, where it was on display for a few months. Now, very sadly, we have to part, and this incredible and unbelievably rare piece of music history will adorn someone else’s wall.

Starting Bid $2500

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3445. The Sex Pistols: Limited Edition Book and Photographic Prints by Dennis Morris. Scarce signed deluxe book set: The Bollocks: A Photo Essay of The Sex Pistols by Dennis Morris. First edition, limited issue, numbered 59/200. Claremont, CA: Zero+ Publishing, 2014. Hardcover with deluxe wooden box, 12 x 18, with two color 12 x 18 photographs (printed on Kodak Endura metallic photographic paper) of Sid Vicious and Johnny Rotten, all of which are numbered 59/200. Signed inside the book in silver ink by Morris, and also signed in the lower border of each print in black felt tip by Morris. In very fine condition. Starting Bid $200

PUNK ROCK 1980s

Collins’ working lyrics for ‘Chunky,’

an early version of the Genesis song ‘Me and Virgil’

3450. Genesis: Phil Collins Handwritten Lyrics for ‘Me and Virgil’. Handwritten draft lyrics in blue ballpoint and black ink by Phil Collins for the 1981 Genesis song ‘Me and Virgil,’ headed with the working title ‘Chunky’ and marked as “Master,” one page, both sides, 8 x 11.75, unsigned. The lyrics, in part: “Ma would never say what happened / and we never thought to push to hard / we know we had all the chores to tend to / like fixing fences ‘n’ helping her / making coffee, washing dishes / me and Virgil’d chop some wood / but we’d stop our singing just to listen to her crying / things weren’t good, didn’t sound too / I remember.” Reverse features partial lyrics to two unknown songs in the hand of Collins. Included with the lot is an original 1981 Townhouse 7-inch acetate for the Genesis song ‘Me And Virgil.’ In overall fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $200

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GNR’s Gilby Clarke to legendary London luthier

3451. Guns N’ Roses: Gilby Clarke Autograph Letter Signed with (4)

Signed Photos and Xmas Card.

ALS signed “Gilby,” one page, 5.75 x 8.25, The Ritz-Carlton (Double Bay, Sydney, Australia) letterhead, February 1, 1993.

Handwritten letter to guitar luthier Tony Zemaitis, in part: “I received the Z the day before I left. It is wonderful! Plays great, sounds great, incredible workmanship, thank you so much...Already have an idea for another Z. I will keep in touch.” Clarke adds a postscript: “P.S. Ran into Ron Wood in Japan, showed him my new Z. I think he was jealous!!!” Included are four glossy 8 x 10 publicity photos of Clarke, each signed in black felt tip, and a Christmas card sent to Zemaitis by Clarke, who adds an inscription to the inside. In fine condition, with light show-through from some old mounting residue on the back. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $200

3452. INXS Signed Album. Uncommon ATCO Records 12˝ promo single for ‘The One Thing,’ signed on the sleeve in blue ballpoint by Michael Hutchence, Tim Farriss, Kirk Pengilly (adding an inscription, “To Louie, A rare one this one!!”), Garry Gary Beers, Jon Farriss, and Andrew Farriss. In fine condition, with a small bit of old price sticker residue. The record is included. Starting Bid $200

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Tony Zemaitis: “Ran into Ron Wood in Japan, showed him my new Z. I think he was jealous!!!”

Amazing Live Aid concert book signed by Queen, David Bowie, Elton John, and many other of the concert’s biggest stars

3453.

Aid

Book with Queen, David Bowie, Elton John, and more. Magnificent multi-signed book: Live Aid: The Greatest Show on Earth. London: Sidgwick & Jackson, 1985. Softcover, 8.25 x 11.75, 192 pages. Signed inside on their respective band and musician pages by 21 performing musical acts and bands, such as Queen (Freddie Mercury, Brian May, John Deacon, Roger Taylor), David Bowie, Elton John, Phil Collins, Roger Daltrey, Carlos Santana, Sting, Bo Diddley, Tina Turner, Joan Baez, Patti LaBelle, Bob Geldof, Elvis Costello, Billy Ocean, Status Quo, Ultravox, Paul Weller, Spandau Ballet, Udo Lindenberg, Paul Young, and Simple Minds. In fine condition. Starting Bid $1000

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3455. U2 Signed 45 RPM Record. Three 7˝ EP album signed on the front cover in black felt tip, “Bono,” in black ballpoint, “Edge,” and in blue ballpoint, “Larry” and “Adam.” In fine condition. The record is included. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from REAL and an unsigned example of the picture sleeve. Starting Bid $200 3454. George Michael Signed Album. Faith album signed and inscribed on the front cover in gold ink, “To Anne, love, George Michael, x.” In fine condition, with some slight ink adhesion issues. The record is not included. A desirable signed example of George Michael’s debut solo album. Starting Bid $200

MICHAEL JACKSON

Stunning signed example of Jackson’s Thriller, one of the greatest albums in music history

fine

The record is included. A superior example of this sought-after title. Released on November 30, 1982, Thriller, in just over a year, became, and currently remains the best-selling album of all time, with sales estimated by various sources as being between 65 and 110 millions copies sold worldwide. In 1984, the album won a record-breaking eight Grammy Awards, and in 2003, Thriller was ranked number 20 on Rolling Stone magazine’s list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. Starting Bid $300

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3531. Michael Jackson Signed Photograph. Color glossy 8 x 10 headand-shoulders photo of pop icon Michael Jackson, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with some small surface creases to the upper left corner. Originally obtained by in-person specialist Mike Wehrmann. Starting Bid $200 3528. Michael Jackson Signed Promo Album: ‘Thriller’. Thriller album signed prominently on the front cover in black felt tip, “Michael Jackson.” In condition.

Michael Jackson’s magazine order: “Make sure I continue to get American Top 40 and Toy and Hobby World”

3530. Michael Jackson Handwritten Note. Handwritten note by Michael Jackson, one page, 8.5 x 11, MJJ Productions letterhead, no date. Handwritten note “Candy,” his administrative assistant, Candy Cole. In full: “Make sure I continue to get American Top 40 and Toy and Hobby World, and order this show for me, please from Jet Mag.” In very good to fine condition, with overall creasing.

This significant Michael Jackson handwritten note offers great insight into his personal interests and personality, including his childlike side as a reader of Toy and Hobby World magazine, an international toy magazine. His career as a charttopping musician is also alluded to in the memo, with a reference to “American Top 40.” Superb content from the celebrated ‘King of Pop.’ Starting Bid $200

3529. Michael Jackson Typed Letter Signed and ‘Thriller Party’ Glove Invitation. Special care package of items sent by Michael Jackson in mid-1984 to David Garcia of Weslaco, Texas, a 7-year-old child suffering from leukemia, whose mother was able to contact Jackson’s management company through local radio stations. The group lot includes a TLS signed in black ink by Jackson and a rare “Thriller Party” invitation glove:

The TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, Frank M. DiLeo Artist Management letterhead, June 23, 1984, in full: “I am sorry to hear that you are not feeling well. I know this must be a very difficult time for you. Whenever I am sick, I like to get a note from someone who cares. I hope you start feeling better soon. Sometimes it is hard to be strong, but I know that if you hang in there, together we can ‘BEAT IT’! I Love You.” Includes its original mailing envelope. An invitation glove for the “Michael Jackson Thriller Party,” an album release event held at the American Museum of Natural History in New York on February 7, 1984. The cotton right-hand glove with wrist snap, 9.5˝ in length, features stamped information. Includes two 3 x 5.25 ticket stubs for “The Jacksons Victory Tour” concert held at Texas Stadium in Irving, Texas, on July 15, 1984; these were personally procured by Jackson for Garcia and his mother. In overall fine condition, with some scattered light foxing to the glove material. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the original recipient. Starting Bid $200

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Jackson sends a care package to a young cancer patient: “If you hang in there, together we can ‘BEAT IT’!”
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PRINCE

3532. Prince 1976 Warner Bros. Demo Tape (Resulted in His First Contract). Prince’s 1976 demo tape in its original custom-made box, submitted to Warner Bros. Records vice president Russ Thyret, which resulted in his signing to the label. This reel-to-reel tape set in motion the career of an unknown musician from Minneapolis who became one of the greatest musicians of his generation.

The demo, recorded on 1/4˝ reel-to-reel tape, features unreleased versions of three Prince originals: “Just As Long as We’re Together” and “My Love is Forever,” both of which Prince re-recorded for this debut album, and the never-released “Jelly Jam.” Prince was only 18 years old when he recorded these songs at Minneapolis’s Sound 80 Studios, writing, arranging, singing and playing all of the instruments himself. Includes a custom-made plexiglass display case, business card of Russ Thyret, and CD transfer of the demo tape’s audio. Also accompanied by a letter of provenance from Recordmecca’s Jeff Gold, who worked closely with Prince and Thyret during his time as a Warner Bros. executive, affirming that he acquired this from Thyret’s estate.

In Purple Reign, author Mick Wall recalls Husney made ‘15 promo kits with tapes…of which half went out, one at a time, to every major record label in America. Two weeks later Husney had received not one response’. Husney told Vice ‘I called Warner Brothers—I’d done some work for them in my ad agency before—so I called Russ Thyret [the label’s head of promotion] and said, “I’m gonna make up that favor to you, listen, Columbia Records is flying us out. Would you

like to hear this young genius I have? Would you like to hear him while I’m out here on Columbia’s dime?’ And he was like, ‘Yeah, absolutely!’ So now I had an appointment at Warner Brothers to play and then I called Columbia, and I said, ‘Hey, Warner Brothers is flying us out and while we’re here on their dime, would you like to hear the demo of this young genius from Minneapolis?’ Then I called A&M Records, and I said, ‘Listen, I’m out here making presentations to Columbia and to Warners, would you like to hear this?’ But I always knew that I was gonna go to Warners. They were just the top artist-friendly label of that era. The other labels seemed cold. So, I lied my way into appointments at all of the labels.’

It wasn’t until they met with Russ Thyret at Warner’s, though, that finally things clicked into place for Prince…‘There was a real bonding there,’ Husney recalled. He told Variety ‘After Prince and I met Russ and hung out with him, there was no doubt where we’d wind up…Russ was a man of great instinct and heart. When other labels were taking us to fabulous restaurants to get us to sign, Russ drove us to his house, where we’d sit on the floor, listen to music and he’d explain the business to us. He gave of himself 1000% and that meant the world from two neophytes from Minneapolis.’

Warner’s chairman Mo Ostin had instructed his team to go all in, offering this talented newcomer a deal worth a million dollars, albeit spread over several years, during which Prince would be expected to deliver seven albums. Ecstatic, Prince signed to Warner Bros. on 25 June 1977, less than three weeks after his nineteenth birthday. Starting Bid $5000

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The demo tape that got Prince his first record contract, launching one of the most storied careers in the history of popular music—from the estate of the Warner Bros. Records executive who signed him

The Black Album—a tremendously rare still-sealed example

3533. Prince The Black Album (Incredibly Rare First Pressing, Still Sealed). Incredibly rare original 1987 U.S. first pressing of The Black Album (Warner Bros. 1-25677) factory sealed in its original shrinkwrap, complete with affixed peach-and-black sticker on the front, “Explicit Lyrics, Parental Advisory, (1-25677),” and barcode/copyright information sticker on the back. This is one of five sealed copies of The Black Album recently discovered in the collection of former Warner Bros. Records executive Richard Wietsma. Prior to that discovery, only three copies of the original 1987 U.S. pressing had surfaced. The discovery of these albums became an international news story, covered by Rolling Stone, Spin, Vibe, and news outlets around the world. In mint condition.

The Black Album, also known as The Funk Bible, was originally intended to be released on December 8, 1987, with an entirely black sleeve and no printed title or song credits. A week before its release date, Prince had the album withdrawn after having a spiritual experience that convinced him the album was ‘evil.’ Warner Bros. worked extremely hard to destroy all of the 500,000 copies that had been pressed—very few

survived, making extant examples among the rarest records in the world. The Black Album was later released as a limited edition CD and cassette by Warner Bros. in 1994, and then digitally via Tidal in 2016—however, no U.S. vinyl version of the album was ever commercially released.

Includes detailed letters of authenticity from Richard Wietsma and Jeff Gold, the owner of Recordmecca and a former executive vice president/general manager of Warner Bros. Records, who worked closely with Prince during the 1990s, and art directed numerous album covers for him, including ‘Diamonds & Pearls,’ ’Love Symbol,’ and ‘The Hits/The BSides.’ He writes, in part: “This example is one of five sealed copies discovered in December 2017, in the collection of a former Warner Bros. Records executive who worked on The Black Album.” Starting Bid $1000

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Lovesexy

3534. Prince and

the Revolution

Signed Album. Hugely desirable 1988 UK vinyl pressing of Prince’s 10th studio album, Lovesexy, which is signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Prince, “‘Love God,’ P, ‘88.” The cover is also signed in multicolored felt tip by five members of the Revolution: Levi Seacer, Jr., Doctor Fink, Atlanta Bliss, Miko Weaver, and Eric Leeds, with the first two adding an inscription to “July.” The consignor notes that the signatures were obtained on July 29, 1988, at a rare in-store signing at HMV Oxford Street in London, during the first leg of Prince’s 19881989 Lovesexy Tour. In fine condition, with a light crease to

the upper left corner, and an affixed price sticker to the upper right. The record is included.

Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks, a modern color 6 x 4 photo of Prince arriving at the HMV signing, and a letter of provenance from the original recipient. Prince was a notoriously reluctant signer during his lifetime and, as such, authentically signed albums by Prince are exceedingly rare, this being an outstanding example captured at the apex of his career. Starting Bid $1000

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album signed by Prince and the Revolution while on tour in London

Rare acetate pressings for

Prince’s first-ever single: “Soft and Wet,” with B-side “So Blue”

3535. Prince ‘Soft and Wet’ and ‘So Blue’ Acetate Pressings (First Single). Excessively rare set of two singlesided acetate pressings for Prince’s first U.S. single, “Soft and Wet,” and its B-Side, “So Blue,” released commercially on June 7, 1978, Prince’s 20th birthday. “Soft and Wet” peaked at #92 on the Billboard Hot 100. One of the 7” acetates contains the A-side and the other the B-side, both included on Prince’s debut album ‘For You.’ The acetates appear in un-played condition, with Warner Bros. white labels with typed titles and original paper sleeves. This item is of utmost historical and collectable significance, carefully preserved for 30+ years by an early Minneapolis-based collector

These two acetates are both marked with a rubber stamp “WEBR Radio,” a station in New York. A red and blue wax pen was used on the lacquer to indicate ‘cue marks’ and temporary manufacture numbers on the labels and sleeves, which is typical. A blue “ok” appears on one, which suggests that it passed inspection by a technician. Created for industry insiders long before Prince’s commercial peak with ‘Purple Rain’ in the mid-‘80s, these acetates from Prince’s debut 1978 album are among the most ultra-rare items that have survived from his early career. Starting Bid $500

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“I Wanna Be Your Lover”—rare acetate pressings of Prince’s first hit single

3536. Prince ‘I Wanna Be Your Lover’ and ‘My Love Is Forever’ Acetate Pressings (First Hit). Excessively rare set of two single-sided acetate pressings for Prince’s first hit single “I Wanna Be Your Lover,” released commercially on August 24, 1979. One of the 7” acetates contains the A-side, “I Wanna Be Your Lover,” and the other the B-side, “My Love is Forever,” both included on Prince’s self-titled 1979 album ‘Prince.’ The songs were both recorded at Alpha Studios in Burbank, California. “I Wanna Be Your Lover” peaked at #11 on the Billboard Hot 100 (and #1 on the Billboard Soul Singles chart). Prince promoted the release with an appearance on American Bandstand, which included a famous interview with Dick Clark. The acetates appear in un-played condition, with Warner Bros. white labels with typed titles and original paper sleeves. These items are of utmost historical and collectable significance, carefully preserved for 30+ years by an early Minneapolis-based collector.

These two acetates are both marked with a rubber stamp “WEBR Radio,” a station in New York. A red and blue wax pen was used on the lacquer to indicate ‘cue marks’ and temporary manufacture numbers on the labels and sleeves, which is typical. On the B-side’s label, a red pen was used to underline Prince’s name. Starting Bid $500

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Rare acetate pressings for Prince’s third single, released in 1980

3537. Prince ‘Still Waiting’ and ‘Bambi’ Acetate Pressings. Excessively rare set of two single-sided acetate pressings for Prince’s single “Still Waiting,” released commercially on March 25, 1980. One of the 7” acetates contains the A-side, “Still Waiting,” and the other the B-side, “Bambi,” both included on Prince’s self-titled 1979 album ‘Prince.’ The songs were both recorded at Alpha Studios in Burbank, California. The two acetates appear in un-played condition, with Warner Bros white labels with typed titles and original paper sleeves. This item is of utmost historical and collectable significance, carefully preserved for 30+ years by an early Minneapolis-based collector.

These two acetates are both marked with a rubber stamp “WEBR Radio,” a station in New York. A red and blue wax pen was used on the lacquer to indicate ‘cue marks’ and temporary manufacture numbers on the labels and sleeves, which is typical. On the “Bambi” acetate, a handwritten “nice!” appears on the label, an assumed notation by a technician. Starting Bid $500

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Ultra-rare early acetates for Prince’s 1980 ‘Dirty Mind’ single

3538. Prince ‘Dirty Mind’ and ‘When We’re Dancing Close and Slow’ Acetate Pressings. Excessively rare set of two single-sided acetate pressings for Prince’s single, “Dirty Mind,” released commercially on November 26, 1980. One of the 7” acetates contains the A-side, “Dirty Mind,” (which was also included on Prince’s 1980 album by the same name), and the other the B-side, “When We’re Dancing Close and Slow,” which was included on Prince’s self-titled 1979 album ‘Prince.’ The two acetates appear in un-played condition, with Warner Bros white labels with typed titles and original paper sleeves. This item is of utmost historical and collectable significance, carefully preserved for 30+ years by an early Minneapolis-based collector.

These two acetates are both marked with a rubber stamp “WEBR Radio,” a station in New York. Orange and blue wax pens were used on the lacquer to indicate ‘cue marks’ and temporary manufacture numbers on the labels and sleeves, which is typical. On the “Dirty Mind” acetate, the comment “night only” is handwritten on the label, assumed by a technician. Starting Bid $500

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3539. Prince ‘The Black Album’ Acetate Pressing. Rarest-of-the-rare 12˝ double-sided acetate pressing of Prince’s legendary “The Black Album.” The Black Album, also known as “The Funk Bible,” was intended for release in late 1987. A week before its scheduled release, Prince had the album withdrawn and asked Warner Bros. to destroy all promotional and commercial copies on vinyl and CD, making surviving copies among the rarest records in the world. To our knowledge, this is the only promotional acetate copy of “The Black Album” still in existence, making it of utmost historical and collectable significance. It appears in un-played condition, with Warner Bros. white labels with typed titles and original white cardboard sleeve with “D.F.” written on it in purple pen, indicating “dead file.” It has been cherished and carefully preserved for 30+ years by an early Minneapolis-based collector.

On this 12˝ acetate pressing of Prince’s “The Black Album,” a red and blue wax pen was used on the lacquer by the Warner Bros. technician to indicate “cue marks” and write temporary manufacture numbers on the label and sleeve, which is typical for acetates. The typed white labels state “For Promotional Use” along with Prince’s name and “Warner Brothers.” The track listing is identical to the planned commercial release, other than a slight spelling change for one of the song titles. A blue wax pen was used to write “NO” on the labels on both sides, and a red pen was used to write “for dead file” on Side A. A yellow wax pen is used on Side B to say “too long,” a notation apparently added by a technician.

An article published in a Minneapolis newspaper (Twin Cities Reader, May 1988) mentions acetate pressings for “The Black Album” and describes its cancelled commercial release. The article, included here, further describes the album as “funky, nasty, dirty, funny…different from anything Prince had ever done.” Among Prince’s most collectable items, this 12˝ acetate pressing of his withdrawn “The Black Album” is the rarest Prince record we have ever offered. Starting Bid $2500

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Ultra-rare 12˝ acetate pressing of Prince’s legendary “The Black Album”

Acetate pressings for two of Prince’s Lovesexy singles: “Glam Slam” and “I Wish U Heaven”

3540. Prince ‘Glam Slam’ and ‘I Wish U Heaven’ Acetate Pressings. Rare set of two single-sided acetate pressings for Prince’s singles from his ‘Lovesexy’ album. One of the 7” acetates contains the song “Glam Slam” (released commercially as a single on July 11, 1988), and the other “I Wish U Heaven,” released on September 20, 1988. Both singles were recorded at Paisley Park Studios. The two acetates appear in un-played condition, with Paisley Park white labels with typed titles and original paper sleeves. These items have been carefully preserved for 30+ years by an early Minneapolis-based collector. These two acetates are both marked with a rubber stamp “WEBR Radio,” a station in New York. Orange and yellow wax pens were used on the lacquer to indicate ‘cue marks’ and temporary manufacture numbers on the labels and sleeves, which is typical. Starting Bid $300

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12˝ test pressing of Prince’s mega-hit single, “When Doves Cry”

3541. Prince ‘When Doves Cry’ Test Pressing. Ultra-rare one-sided U.K. vinyl test pressing of Prince’s 12˝ single “When Doves Cry” (WEA/UK, SAM 201A). Recorded at Sunset Sound in Los Angeles, “When Doves Cry” was the debut single on Prince’s iconic album “Purple Rain.” It was released worldwide several weeks prior to the album in June 1984 and quickly became Prince’s first #1 single on the Billboard Hot 100. Prince played all the instruments and provided all vocals on “When Doves Cry,” a song with no bass line (an extraordinarily innovative and bold move at the time). The song’s popularity is widely credited as the foundation for the success of the “Purple Rain” film and album. In fact, “When Doves Cry” ranks #37 on Rolling Stone’s list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. The test pressing features a plain white label with handwritten “Prince, When Doves Cry,” and a sleeve that has “West Germany” printed on it. The vinyl appears to be in un-played condition. Test pressings are manufactured in very limited quantities (often fewer than 25 copies) for the purpose of listening to materials being considered for commercial release or for evaluating the quality of a finished product. They are usually the first discs made from production stampers and sound better than commercially available vinyl. Often the song content of a test pressing mirrors that of a commercial vinyl release, which appears to be the case here. Starting Bid $200

3542. Prince ‘Partyman’ Test Pressing (Batman Hit).

Rare two-sided vinyl test pressing of Prince’s 12” single “Partyman” (Warner Bros/0-21370) from Specialty Records Corporation. The original version of “Partyman” was included on the soundtrack album for Tim Burton’s 1989 “Batman” film (“Partyman” was the second commercial single released from the album). The “Partyman” single, released on August 18, 1989, and recorded at Paisley Park studio, peaked at #5 on the US R&B/Hip-Hop charts. Three versions of “Partyman” (and one “B-Side” song) are included on the 12” test pressing: “The Purple Party Mix,” “Partyman Music Mix,” “Partyman (The Video Mix),” and “Feel U Up (Short Stroke).” The test pressing features a white label with titles, catalogue numbers, and white outer and inner sleeves, which is typical of a test pressing. The vinyl appears to be in un-played condition. Prince’s song “Partyman” was prominently featured in the Tim Burton “Batman” film. The Joker (played by Jack Nicholson) and his minions dance to the song in one scene in the movie as they deface exhibits in the Gotham City Art Museum. The mixes on this test pressing includes samples from the film’s dialogue. The other song included on this test pressing, “Feel U Up,” was originally included on Prince’s unreleased album “Camille,” originally recorded in 1981 and rerecorded for the “Camille” album in 1986, and then released here. Starting Bid $200

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Guitar specifications:

- All hard rock maple neck-though-body construction

- 24 3/4” scale length

- 12” fretboard radius

- 13 degree headstock angle

- 3.5 degree neck to body angle EMG active pickups, powered by a 9V battery in the control cavity, with an 81 humbucker in the bridge position, a SA single-coil in the neck

- Schaller M6 tuners

- Schaller 457 bridge

- Brass nut

- Master volume, master tone and pickup selector switch

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Rusan Original electric guitar, hand-crafted by the luthier that built Prince’s original ‘Cloud’

3543.

Original electric guitar, hand-crafted by Minnesota luthier Dave Rusan, who built Prince’s original, iconic ‘Cloud’ guitar for the Purple Rain movie. Hand-carved by Rusan in his Bloomington, MN shop, the Rusan Original is built to exactly the same specifications as Prince’s original ‘Cloud’ guitar. The back of the headstock is signed in gold ink by Rusan, “David Rusan #32.” The guitar is brand new, never used, and housed in a custom-made bubblegum pink flight case by Encore Cases. Accompanied by a numbered certificate of authenticity from Rusan Guitarworks, and an image of Dave Rusan holding the guitar.

Luthier Dave Rusan was working at Knut-Koupée Music, a store owned by local guitarist Jeff Hill, when he was asked to create the iconic Cloud guitar in 1983. Prince, a regular

customer at the South Minneapolis shop, was talking with Hill at the counter when Rusan arrived for work. Prince and Hill moved to the back office, and after some time, the latter returned with exciting news for Rusan: ‘Prince is going to make a movie. He needs a guitar, and you’re going to make it.’

The requested Purple Rain guitar was to feature a design inspired by the bass owned by Prince’s childhood friend and former bass player, André Cymone. Other than the body style, Rusan was told that the guitar ‘had to be white, and it had to have gold hardware.’ In the end, Rusan made four Cloud-style guitars for Prince in the mid 1980s, the last of which was for a contest giveaway sponsored by Warner Bros. in 1985. Since that time, Rusan has continued the tradition with his line of Rusan Originals—meticulously crafted instruments modeled after Prince’s iconic Purple Rain guitar. Starting Bid $500

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Prince: Custom Handbuilt Cloud Electric Guitar by David Rusan. Beautiful tennis ball green Rusan

Prince’s stage-worn jewel-encrusted lace glove from the legendary 1984 Purple Rain Tour

3544. Prince’s Stage-Worn Purple Rain Tour Lace Glove. Prince’s stage-worn white lace right-handed glove from his concert at the Richfield Coliseum in Ohio on December 5, 1984, during his iconic Purple Rain Tour. The delicate glove features an ornate sewn-on golden bracelet encrusted with faux diamonds. In fine condition, with expected light wear from use. Accompanied by a notarized letter of provenance from the owner, in part: “On 12/5/1984, I attended the Purple Rain concert at the Richfield Coliseum in Ohio....I was sitting high up on the left-hand side of the coliseum, and I saw him drop the glove he was wearing...When the concert ended, I approached one of the stage guys and said that I saw Prince drop his glove on top of the higher right-hand stage. I asked him if I could have the glove that Prince dropped. He said yes, went to the top, came down with the glove and handed it to me.” A fabulous piece of Prince’s stage-worn wardrobe, epitomizing the glamorous style of the Purple Rain era. Starting Bid $1000

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3545. Prince’s Graffiti Bridge-Era Worn ‘Love Me’ Cufflinks. Desirable pair of ‘Love Me’ cufflinks worn by Prince during the Graffiti Bridge era. The brass block-lettered cufflinks approximately measure 1 x .5 [Love] and .75 x .5 [Me], and both feature their original posts and toggles. In overall fine condition. From the collection of costume designer Helen Hiatt and accompanied by a letter of provenance. Released in 1990, Graffiti Bridge was the sequel to Purple Rain and starred Prince in his fourth and final film role. Although the movie earned negative reviews, the soundtrack was regarded highly and reached gold sales figures in both the UK and America. The album also served as a launching pad for Prince’s new backing band, The New Power Generation. Starting Bid $300

Thrown directly into the crowd at Nassau Coliseum during Prince’s iconic Purple Rain Tour

3546. Prince Stage-Used Tambourine (Nassau Coliseum, 1985).

Prince’s concert-used dark grayish purple double-row tambourine with a 10˝ open head (cracked in half), bearing a printed “Love God” label on the handle in the style of Prince’s handwriting, thrown from the stage during one of his March 1985 shows at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum during the Purple Rain Tour. In very good condition, with the tambourine having been split in two in the chaos and excitement of the concert, and one of the cymbal rods missing (three of the detached mini cymbals are included).

Accompanied by a letter of provenance, in part: “Prince threw the instrument directly into the crowd during the 1985 concert. I was near the front of the stage and was fortunate enough to catch it at one end. Unfortunately, someone else caught the other end at the same time. After a bit of joggling, the tambourine broke. At this point, the other attendee said that I could have it.” Additionally includes five original color candid photos of Prince on stage during the show. Starting Bid $200

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Used by Prince during ‘Purple Rain’ rehearsals at Minneapolis’ famous First Avenue

3547. Prince’s ‘Purple Rain Tour’ Rehearsal-Used Tambourine. This tambourine was extensively used by Prince during rehearsals at the famed ‘First Avenue’ nightclub prior to the 1984-85 Purple Rain tour. It is a dark purple, double-row 10” open-head tambourine, bearing a clear printed “Love God” label on the handle in the style of Prince’s handwriting. This musical instrument was personally gifted by Prince to a technician who worked at First Avenue. It has been a cherished part of a Minneapolis-based collection since 1987. The Prince-used wear on this purple tambourine is absolutely gorgeous. In fine condition. Starting Bid $500

3548. Prince’s Personally-Owned and -Used ‘The Gold Experience’ Microphone. Prince’s personally-owned and -used Shure Beta 58 vocal microphone from his mid-1990s ‘The Gold Experience’ era, with the body painted gold and a grill to match. Includes a Superlux PRO-258 padded carrying case and plastic microphone holder. In very good to fine condition, with scuffing to the gold paint at the top and bottom of the body. Accompanied by a handwritten letter of provenance from Howie Hubberman, originally written for a pair of microphones, in part: “These (2) Shure Gold Beta 58 mics were owned and used by Prince, Rhonda Smith received these from Prince while she was playing bass for him. There were a total of (3). They were collected and were part of the estate of Gavin Menzies.” Menzies was a noted guitar tech and music industry insider. Rhonda Smith joined Prince’s band, The NPG, after a chance meeting with Sheila E. in 1996; she toured with Prince and played on his records for more than a decade. Starting Bid $300

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Shure microphone used by Prince in the ‘Gold Experience’ era

3549. Prince’s (3) Personally-Used Guitar Picks.

Collection of three original Prince guitar picks, all personally used by Prince himself. This collection includes two picks with “Love God” printed on them in the style of Prince’s handwriting, one off-white with purple text and one white with black text, and one white embossed with the gold-colored “Love Symbol” Prince used as a name from 1993 to 2000. The off-white guitar pick with purple text was obtained from Prince at First Avenue (the iconic nightclub featured in Prince’s film “Purple Rain”) on August 3, 1983, at a benefit concert for the Minnesota Dance Theatre. During this performance, Prince debuted many of his ‘Purple Rain’-era songs, including ‘Purple Rain’ itself. The white guitar pick with black text was obtained from Prince at Paisley Park studios on January 27, 1992, at a private concert following the 1992 Super Bowl in Minneapolis. On this night, Prince recorded the live version of ‘Nothing Compares 2 U’ that was featured on his album ‘The Hits 1.’ Future U.S. President Donald Trump attended this concert at Paisley Park, though he and Prince didn’t interact. The third guitar pick, embossed with the gold ‘Love Symbol,’ was obtained from Prince at Club West, a nightclub in Las Cruces, New Mexico, during an ‘after show’ concert on October 30, 1997. This 45-minute set (attended by fewer than 100 people) featured several long jams, including ‘Hair’ by Larry Graham, who performed with Prince that night. These three guitar picks exhibit excellent signs of use. From the collection of an early Prince insider. Starting Bid $200

Impressive collection of 24 Prince guitar picks— including several variants and rarities

3550. Prince and New Power Generation Guitar Pick Collection (24). Outstanding collection of 24 original Prince and New Power Generation guitar picks, collected throughout the years by a Prince insider and including many rare and hard-to-find picks, many of which were played by Prince in concert. Most remarkably, there is no duplication of the variants within the collection—styles include two with “Prince” in a script font, one pick with “Prince” in block letters, one with “Love God,” a rare Super Bowl XLI pick, eleven with the Prince Symbol, and a 2004 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony pick, a Wendy Melvoin pick, and five NPG picks. Colors include solid white, orange, blue, black, purple, pink, and multi-swirl; translucent green; pearloid white and purple; and holographic silver. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $300

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Prince’s Boss Flanger BF-3 guitar pedal, used on stage in London

3551. Prince Stage-Used Guitar Pedal, Set List, and Pick.

Rarely available guitar pedal from Prince—Prince’s stageused Boss Flanger BF-3 guitar pedal from The Earth Tour: 21 Nights in London, his concert residency at the O2 arena from August 1–September 21, 2007. Additionally includes a stageused two-page set list from the Glasgow show during Prince’s last UK tour on May 22, 2014, along with a stage-used white pearloid Prince guitar pick featuring his symbol in purple. Also includes a working crew pass from Prince’s 2004 Musicology Tour. In overall very good to fine condition, with creasing to the set list pages.

Accompanied by a letter of provenance for the pedal, in part: “Used by Prince during the earth tour 2007…during August, this guitar pedal was used for a couple shows on stage by Prince before being replaced as was deemed faulty. Having been tested since is still to be in working order. Originally obtained via Prince’s guitar tech, Takumi, as a swap for some Paul McCartney memorabilia.” Starting Bid $200

Voicemails from Prince—a unique 1987–88 answering machine audiotape

3552. Prince: Answering Machine

Cassette Tape. RadioShack DuoFone 60-minute cassette tape from an answering machine containing three voice messages from Prince, annotated on one side, “7/22/87–9, 2 message from P,” and annotated on the other side, “9/9/87–2/3/88, 1 msg Prince.” The contents of the tape have been transferred to a digital audio disc. The first Prince message can be found on the first track at marker 2:10, in full: “Karen, this is, um, Prince. Call me.”

The second Prince message, found on track three at marker 4:18, in full: “Um, make sure you invite, um, if you get this message, Jerome and Bobby and Jimi Jam and those guys and any musicians in town. Bye.” The third, on track seven, records the beginning of a conversation at 4:06 in the morning. Prince asks: “Hello. Can you turn your machine off, it’s Prince.” Other highlights include messages from: Susannah Melvoin, Jill Jones, Alan Leeds, Therese Stoulil, Limelight, and many others. In fine condition. From the collection of Prince’s former assistant and accompanied by a letter of provenance. Starting Bid $500

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Prince’s handwritten wardrobe notes for a 1990 Berlin show— “Anything Black”

3553. Prince 1990 Berlin Handwritten Wardrobe Notes. Handwritten notes in pencil related to wardrobe for a concert at the Waldbühne amphitheater in Berlin, Germany, on June 12, 1990, as part of the three-month long Nude Tour, written by Prince on a lightly lined 8 x 10.5 sheet of notebook paper. Written for his costume designer Helen Hiatt, the notes detail the specific color patterns and style Prince wanted for himself and his band and Game Boyz dancers. In full: “Game Boyz, 1. Blue & white, 2. Black & White, 3. Partyman suits, 4. Gold Pajamas. Prince, 1. Black joboxer & Black shirt with heart cutout, 2. Black joboxer & Black & white shirt, 3. Orange Suit, 4. White P. J.’s Green circle, Band, 1. Anything Black (Mico hopefully in seethru), 2.” Black and blue ink notations in an unknown hand. In very good to fine condition, with intersecting folds and moderate creasing to bottom edge. The Nude Tour was a greatest-hits concert tour that ran from June to September 1990, and played shows in Japan and Europe exclusively. From the collection of costume designer Helen Hiatt and accompanied by a letter of provenance. Starting Bid $200

Park executives

3554. Prince Typed Letter Signed on Paisley Park Executives. TLS signed “Prince R. Nelson,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Paisley Park Enterprises letterhead, December 18, 1990. Memo addressed to Mo Ostin (then-CEO of Warner Bros. Records), Lenny Waronker (then-president of WB Records), and others, concerning a change in management at Paisley Park. In part: “In an effort to streamline Paisley Park as well as remove myself from the day-to-day administration of the business, I have appointed Gilbert Davison and Jill Willis president and vice-president respectively. Effective immediately, Davison and Willis will share all responsibilities in overseeing all aspects of Paisley Park Enterprises and its subdivisions, i.e., Records, Studios, Vision, etc., in an administrative and management capacity.” In fine condition. A desirable piece, nicely signed in purple ballpoint by Prince using his legal name. From the personal collection of Jill Willis (former Executive Vice-president of Paisley Park). Starting Bid $200

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“Prince R. Nelson” promotes two Paisley

Prince prepares for his Diamonds and Pearls Tour, with Carmen Electra as his opening act

3555. Prince Hand-Annotated Memo on Carmen Electra. Typed memo by Jill Willis to Prince, one page, 8.5 x 11, Paisley Park Enterprises letterhead, February 7, 1992, annotated in black felt tip by Prince with his brief responses to a series of questions and requests. After deciding the name for his tour of Japan, Australia, and Europe— “Prince & the N.P.G. Live”—he answers three questions pertaining the Paisley Park’s up-and-coming artist, Carmen Electra. Asked which of her singles deserves a music video, Prince writes, “Go Go Dancer is my choice.” He then asks Willis to curate photos from a recent promo shoot with Carmen, “U go thru then I’ll approve.” Lastly, he indicates the countries where she will open for him during his tour: “U.K., Holland.” In fine condition.

Accompanied by a brand-new shrinkwrapped maxi-single 12˝ vinyl pressing of Carmen Electra’s single ‘Everybody Get On Up,’ produced by Paisley Park. The record features four versions of ‘Everybody Get On Up’—the ‘12˝ Up Mix,’ ‘Stiff Dub,’ ‘Jeep Mix,’ and ‘Wet ‘N’ Juicy Dub’—plus ‘Go Go Dancer (Radio Edit)’. In fine condition, with a couple creases to the lower left corner. In 1991, Carmen Electra moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota, where she met singer and songwriter Prince. Soon after, Electra signed a recording contract with Prince’s Paisley Park Records. When Prince went on his Diamonds and Pearls Tour in Europe, Electra was his opening act—as he indicates here. Her self-titled debut studio album was released in 1993. From the personal collection of Jill Willis (former Executive Vice-president of Paisley Park). Starting Bid $200

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3556. Prince Hand-Annotated Memo on Guitars and Tour. Typed memo by Jill Willis to Prince, one page, 8.5 x 11, Paisley Park Enterprises letterhead, March 3, 1992, annotated in red felt tip by Prince with his brief responses to a series of questions and requests. Writing “yes” to the first three questions, Prince approves an MTV Europe giveaway of a replica Cloud guitar, the giveaway of a guitar by the radio station Z100 New York, and a VH1 private party to be held at the Apollo Theatre. He then replies concerning the missed review of a Glam Slam show in USA Today because of a reporter’s illness—”Not my fault, pay me.” Finally, he approves the name of his upcoming European Tour—”Act II”—and reluctantly grants permission for Rolling Stone photographer Kevin Mazur to join the tour, “Fine.” In fine condition. A great piece that offers a fascinating insider’s view into the considerations, arrangements, and requests that Prince attended to on a regular basis. From the personal collection of Jill Willis (former Executive Vice-president of Paisley Park). Starting Bid $200

Prince prepares for his ‘Diamonds and Pearls’ music video release and upcoming tour

3557. Prince Hand-Annotated Memo on Music and Merchandise. Handwritten memo by Jill Willis to Prince, two pages, 8.5 x 11, Paisley Park Enterprises letterhead, May 28, 1992, annotated in pencil by Prince with his brief responses to a series of questions. Replying to “Was Strollin approved for home video compilation?,” Prince writes: “Never saw it, cafe shots aren’t in yet”—evidently referring to the scene with Diamond serving food at a diner in the Strollin’ video directed by Scott McCullough that would be included on the Diamonds and Pearls Video Collection VHS tape. Replying to “Do you have the CD of 6-7 finished songs for playing to press yet?,” Prince writes: “3 songs & ask the night of party.” Asked if Tevin Campbell can join him on stage in London to perform his new single ‘Round and Round,’ Prince responds: “Very tentative. But we’ll see.” Lastly, Prince replies to a lengthy inquiry about partnering with Joe Bloggs to release a high-end line of streetwear and clubwear in the UK: “Have 2 see clothes first.” In fine condition. An interesting piece related to Prince’s music and merchandising, showing his attention to detail and desire to control all aspects of Paisley Park’s product lines. From the personal collection of Jill Willis (former Executive Vice-president of Paisley Park). Starting Bid $200

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Prince approves a Cloud guitar giveaway, names his ‘93 European Tour, and demands recompense for a bet: “Not my fault, pay me”

3558. Prince Hand-Annotated Memo on ‘Sexy MF’.

Handwritten memo by Jill Willis to Prince, one page, 8.5 x 11, Paisley Park Enterprises letterhead, May 28, 1992, annotated with a brief response in pencil by Prince. Replying to a request for confirmation of titles for the “the int’l release of Sexy MF,” Prince prominently writes in pencil: “No, please.” In fine condition. From the personal collection of Jill Willis (former Executive Vice-president of Paisley Park). Starting Bid $200

3559. Prince Handwritten and Signed Instructions for Earls Court Concerts. Handwritten instructions by Prince for his concerts at Earls Court in London (June 15–24, 1992) during the Diamonds and Pearls Tour, one page, 7.75 x 10.5, signed in the upper right corner, “(Prince & the New Power Generation).” Prince writes, in full: “Before each concert at Earl’s Court, we will play one song from the new album. A different song will play each night. The title will flash on a video monitor above the stage. Please release this info 2 MTV Europe and all the British press immediately. Thank u.” In fine condition, with creasing along the bottom edge. Accompanied by a full ticket for the last Earls Court show on June 24th. From the personal collection of Jill Willis (former Executive Vice-president of Paisley Park). Starting Bid $200

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“Before each concert at Earl’s Court, we will play one song from the new album”

3561. Prince Handwritten Album Art Instructions. Handwritten notes by Prince with regard to a possible album cover for live shows by Prince and the NPG, one page, 5 x 8, no date. Prince writes, in full: “Picture should be full bleed, try different configurations of the letters: Prince and the N.P.G. / New York, I need 2 look at several designs soon.” He writes the band’s name and city vertically in the center of the page. In fine condition. Accompanied by the CD booklet for “Prince and the N.P.G. / Los Angeles,” featuring a full-bleed image and the text in vertical and horizontal orientations. From the personal collection of Jill Willis (former Executive Vice-president of Paisley Park). Starting Bid $200

3562. Prince 1978 ‘For You’ Promotional Poster. Rare color 23” x 25” promotional poster associated with the release of Prince’s debut album “For You” in 1978, featuring the bare-chested Prince wearing an unzipped leather jacket. Text at the top reads “Prince, For You” and along the bottom “On Warner Bros. Records and Tapes.” This poster was mailed (factory folded, 12” x 12”) in advance to select record stores that were scheduled for personal appearances by a then-unknown Prince in promotion of his first album. This copy of the poster was received (but never displayed) by a record store in St. Paul, Minnesota. The colors remain vibrant, its corners pristine and free of any pin holes or tape residue. This rare item has been carefully preserved for the past 40+ years by an early Minneapolis-based collector. Starting Bid $200

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3563. Prince 1978 ‘For You’ Promotional School Book Cover. Ultra-rare promotional school book cover flat sheet featuring beautiful photo of a bare-chested Prince wearing an unzipped leather jacket from the 1978 “For You” era. The flat sheet includes detailed folding instructions on how to use the pictures of Prince to cover one’s favorite school book. It measures 23.5” x 15” and is rolled and in fine condition with very minor wear on the top right edge. It is unfolded and shows no sign of prior use. This is an absolutely hilarious and rare promotional item, very difficult to find in this condition. Starting Bid $200

Rare 1981 poster for Prince’s first show at Sam’s on 7th Street—later known as First Avenue

3564. Prince 1981 Sam’s/First Avenue Concert Poster. Extremely scarce original 8.5 x 11 poster for Prince’s concert at “Sam’s: A Danceteria” in his hometown Minneapolis on March 9, 1981. This was Prince’s first ever live show at the iconic nightclub that was renamed ‘First Avenue & 7th St Entry’ later that same year on New Year’s Eve. First Avenue was featured in Prince’s film ‘Purple Rain.’ Bob Dylan attended this show and requested to meet Prince afterwards; however, Prince reportedly declined.

This particular show was the opening date of the second leg of Prince’s Dirty Mind tour. Paid $2500 plus a percentage of the gate (tickets cost only $6.50), Prince played a 95-minute set, including the first live performance of the unreleased ‘Everybody Dance’ as an encore. This gorgeous ‘Dirty-Mind era black-and-ivory (off-white) poster depicts Prince shirtless with a bandana around his neck. It has three tiny corner pin holes, but is otherwise in fine condition. Early Prince concert posters like this one are extraordinarily scarce—and one that marks Prince’s first performance at the iconic nightclub that later became First Avenue is a true collection’s dream. The poster has been cherished and carefully preserved for 30+ years by an early Minneapolis-based collector. Starting Bid $200

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Exceedingly rare 1988 Lovesexy Tour poster signed by Prince and his full band

3565. Prince and Band Signed 1988 Lovesexy Tour Poster. Exceedingly rare original color 24 x 36 official tour poster of Prince and his Lovesexy band, beautifully signed in black felt tip by Prince, “’Love God,’ P., ‘88,” and by the rest of his band: Sheila E., Boni Boyer, Doctor Fink, Miko Weaver, Levi Seacer, Jr., Eric Leeds, Atlanta Bliss, and Cat Glover. Framed and in fine condition. Consignor notes that their cousin, Prince’s trumpet player Atlanta Bliss (who adds “Cousin” and a trumpet sketch to his signature here), personally obtained the autographs at the Civic Arena in Pittsburgh on October 28, 1988, during Prince’s Lovesexy Tour. While we have sold a handful of Prince-signed posters, this is the first autographed example of the Lovesexy poster—and the only poster signed by his full band—that we have ever encountered. It is an extraordinary, well-preserved, and highly displayable Prince piece. Starting Bid $1000

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3566. Prince 1991 Comic Book Printer’s Proof/Mock-up and International Versions. Scarce prototype/printer’s proof issue of the 1991 comic book published by DC Comics in association with Paisley Park, entitled Prince: Alter Ego, 6.75 x 10.25, 32 pages, published in advance of Prince’s 1991 release Diamonds and Pearls. The story, written by Dwayne McDuffie and drawn by Denys Cowan and Kent Williams, tells the story of Prince’s battle against a destructive musical foe. Includes the retail versions of the comic books issued in the United States and United Kingdom (with ‘love symbol’ pin taped to the front cover), as well as the Dutch and Spanish versions of the comic. In fine condition. From the personal collection of Jill Willis (former Executive Vice-president of Paisley Park). From the personal collection of Jill Willis (former Executive Vice-president of Paisley Park). Starting Bid $200

3567. Prince ‘When Doves Cry’ Mural Photograph by Doug Henders. Color satin-finish 16.5 x 11.75 photo print on Epson Professional paper showing the ‘When Doves Cry’ mural painted by Doug Henders on the set of Purple Rain in 1984, lightly initialed by Henders on the reverse. In very fine condition. Starting Bid $200

3568. Prince Original Drawing Study for ‘When Doves Cry’ by Doug Henders. Original sketch of the iconic face design seen at the end of Prince’s ‘When Doves Cry’ music video, accomplished in airbrushed ink on a white 11 x 14 sheet by artist Doug Henders, who adds his initial in the lower right corner, “D.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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Around the World in a Day album cover proof with original Polaroid studies

In very fine condition.

Includes eight of Henders’ original Polaroid studies used in the process of creating the artwork—a left-facing face in profile, a woman playing the violin, a globe, a lace-clad woman with a microphone, Prince’s Cloud guitar, a guitarist, and a portrait of Henders posing with the final product. Additionally includes photocopies of Prince’s elaborate handwritten instructions to Henders, outlining his requests for 15 subjects to be portrayed in the album cover’s artwork (e.g. “A naked black baby running with an American flag”). Between the original Polaroids and the list of requests, this lot creates a fun ‘visual search’ game—a virtual ‘Where’s Waldo’ for the detailed Around the World in a Day album cover. Starting Bid $300

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3569. Prince ‘Around the World in a Day’ Album Cover Press Proof Print with (8) Original Polaroid Studies. Highly desirable original color 27 x 16.5 printer’s proof of the front and back cover designs for Around the World in a Day, the seventh studio album by Prince. The print features a color bar to upper border and printing legend to lower border, listing customer and job name as “W/B, Prince Album” and date as “2/12/85.” The box is initialed as “Correct” by artist Doug Henders.

Australian award for ‘Diamonds and Pearls,’ recognizing “sales exceeding three times platinum”

3570. Prince Multi-Platinum ARIA Award for ‘Diamonds and Pearls’. Official Australian Record Industry Association (ARIA) multi-platinum sales award presented “to Jill Willis to celebrate outstanding success in Australia with sales exceeding three times platinum for the recording ‘Diamonds and Pearls.’” Framed with its plate, three discs (signifying 3x platinum) and the CD cover to an overall size of 20.25 x 16.25. In fine condition. From the personal collection of Jill Willis (former Executive Vice-president of Paisley Park). Starting Bid $200

3572. Prince Gold ARIA Award for Five Albums. Exquisite official Australian Record Industry Association (ARIA) gold sales award presented “to Jill Willis to celebrate outstanding success in Australia with sales exceeding Gold status for ‘Around the World in a Gay,’ ‘Parade,’ ‘Controversy,’ ‘Batman’ & ‘1999.’”

Framed with its plate, five discs, and five images of the album covers to an overall size of 35 x 23. In fine condition. From the personal collection of Jill Willis (former Executive Vice-president of Paisley Park). Starting Bid $200

3571. Prince Multi-Platinum RIAA Award for ‘Diamonds and Pearls’. Official ‘R’ hologram-style RIAA multiplatinum sales award presented “to Jill Willis to commemorate the sale of more than 2,000,000 copies of the Paisley Park/ Warner Bros. Records, cassette and C.D., ‘Diamonds and Pearls.’” Framed with its plate, two discs and two CD covers (each representing one million sales) to an overall size of 26.5 x 18.25. Award retains its backing with an affixed Ill-Eagle Enterprises label. In fine condition. Prince and the New Power Generation’s Diamonds and Pearls album was certified as 2x multi-platinum on January 30, 1992. From the personal collection of Jill Willis (former Executive Vice-president of Paisley Park). Starting Bid $200

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3574. Prince ‘Gett Off’ Music Video Series and Sitar Prop. Unique ancient-styled sitar prop from Prince’s Gett Off video series (released as a 30-minute compilation of five videos) that was directed by Randee St. Nicholas. Crafted primarily from painted styrofoam with wooden accents and metal strings, the piece was created by the design firm owned by Sotera Tschetter, who was doing the majority of Prince’s various design and prop design projects during this period in the early 1990s. In good to very good condition, with overall wear, and several dings and cracks to the rear and neck. Accompanied by a brand-new shrinkwrapped VHS tape of the ‘Gett Off’ video collection, featuring the ‘Gett Off,’ ‘Gett Off (Housestyle),’ ‘Violet the Organ Grinder,’ ‘Ganster Glam,’ and ‘Clockin’ the Jizz’ videos directed by Randee St. Nicholas. From the personal collection of Jill Willis (former Executive Vice-president of Paisley Park). Starting Bid $200

3573. Prince ‘Gett Off’ Music Video RIAA Gold Sales Award. Official ‘R’ hologram-style RIAA gold sales award presented “to Jill Willis for more than 50,000 sales or retail value over $2,000,000 of the music video ‘Gett Off,’ Warner Bros./ Paisley Park Video.” Framed with its plate and VHS box cover to an overall size of 13 x 17. Award retains its backing with affixed Fitzgerald Hartley Marketing label. In fine condition. Prince & the New Power Generation’s long-form ‘Gett Off’ music video was certified gold on November 13, 1991. From the personal collection of Jill Willis (former Executive Vice-president of Paisley Park). Starting Bid $200

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Black-and-white wool-andleather official crew jacket made by DeLong, size 44, embroidered on the left breast with silver text, “Graffiti Bridge, Film Crew,” with the year on the back in gold, “’90.” Includes a laminated Graffiti Bridge set access pass issued to Jill Willis, signed by production coordinator Julie Hartley. In very good to fine condition, with moderate wear and light soiling to the white sleeve. From the personal collection of Jill Willis (former Executive Vice-president of Paisley Park). Starting Bid $200

Appealing bomber jacket from Prince’s 1992 Diamonds and Pearls World Tour, size small, embroidered on the front with a Prince & the New Power Generation emblem and the tour member’s name, “Jill,” and on the back with a large Prince symbol. The warm jacket has an 80% wool body and 100% leather sleeves, with a polyester fill. In fine condition. From the personal collection of Jill Willis (former Executive Vice-president of Paisley Park). Starting Bid $200

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3575. Prince 1992 Diamonds and Pearls Tour Jacket. 3576. Prince Graffiti Bridge Crew Jacket.

3578. Prince’s Invitation to 35th Grammy Awards. Prince’s invitation package to the 35th Annual Grammy Awards, held on February 24, 1993, contained in its original 7 x 5.25 National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences envelope, addressed to “Prince, (Prince And The New Power Gener), c/o Jill Willis/G. Davison, Paisley Park Production, 7801 Audubon Road, Chanhassen MN 55317.” Includes the nominee reply card and ticket order form, both with identical address labels applied at the top, plus a nomination slip (“Best Pop Performance” for “Diamonds and Pearls”), nominee form letter, and color invitation card. In fine condition. From the personal collection of Jill Willis (former Executive Vice-president of Paisley Park). Starting Bid $200

3577. Prince Limited Edition Paisley Park Chain Hat. Scarce and sought-after limited edition replica Prince military-style hat with chains hanging from the brim and metal symbol on the front, like the one he made famous in the ‘My Name is Prince’ video. The hat was released through Paisley Park in 2018. Inside the hat is a Prince Estate label, numbered 91/200. Complete with its original box. The hat is brand new, with the golden chains still in their original packaging. In very fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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Prince’s invitation package for the 35th Grammy Awards—nominated for “Best Pop Performance” for “Diamonds and Pearls”

3579. Prince: 1991 MTV Video Music Awards Program and Pass. Original 12 x 15 program for the 1991 MTV Video Music Awards at the Universal Amphitheatre in Universal City, California, on September 5, 1991. The visually evocative 104page program lists the finalists in each category, that night’s performers (including Prince, Poison, Mariah Carey, and LL Cool J), and features various advertisements from sponsors. Additionally includes a green “Talent” all-access pass issued to a member of Prince’s team, marked with the artist’s name in black felt tip. In overall fine condition, with light edgewear and creasing to the program, and a light horizontal bend to the pass. Prince was responsible for perhaps the most memorable moment of the night with his hyper-sexualized performance of ‘Gett Off’ with The New Power Generation, in which he came out in a yellow ‘buttless’ jumpsuit. From the personal collection of Jill Willis (former Executive Vice-president of Paisley Park). Starting Bid $200

3581. Prince: Matthew Rolston Original ‘Prince Dummy’ Photograph and Prince-Read Magazine. Original semi-glossy 8.25 x 10.25 silver gelatin photograph of “Prince’s Dummy,” photographed by Matthew Rolston for Interview magazine. The mannequin depicted is the one that Prince’s wardrobe staff used to create his clothing. It is stenciled “Manuf by Modern Model Forms,” with “Prince” on the chest. Matted and framed to an overall size of 12.5 x 14.5. Includes the original copy of the February 1990 issue of Interview magazine which was personally reviewed by Prince, as attested to by his publicist and co-manager Jill Willis; this photograph is published as a full-bleed image on page 87. Rolston was granted rare access to Paisley Park to produce the four-page photo essay, which incorporates collage elements and facsimiles of Prince’s handwritten lyrics. In very good condition, with a substantial tear passing from the left edge to the mannequin’s neck. From the personal collection of Jill Willis (former Executive Vice-president of Paisley Park). Starting Bid $200

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3582. Prince: Matthew Rolston Original ‘Parking Space’ Photograph. Original semi-glossy 8.25 x 10.25 silver gelatin photograph of “Prince’s Parking Place,” photographed by Matthew Rolston for Interview magazine. The space directly outside the entrance to Paisley Park features a sign marked “Reserved” and was known to all employees at Paisley that this was Prince’s designated parking spot—if he chose to use it (he typically used the underground parking garage). Matted and framed to an overall size of 12.5 x 14.5. Includes an original copy of the February 1990 issue of Interview magazine in which this photograph appeared, on page 86 (this example of the magazine was never in Prince’s hands or at Paisley Park). Rolston was granted rare access to Paisley Park to produce the four-page photo essay, which incorporates collage elements and facsimiles of Prince’s handwritten lyrics. In fine condition. From the personal collection of Jill Willis (former Executive Vice-president of Paisley Park). Starting Bid $200

3584. Wendy and Lisa (5) Photographs (One Signed, Three Unreleased). Rare group of five photos of Prince’s protégés Wendy & Lisa. These black-and-white photos measure approximately 8” x 10.” Two of the photos are official publicity/ promotional photos, with “Wendy & Lisa” printed on the bottom, with contact info for their management team: one of these photos shows Wendy & Lisa with their band, including Susannah Melvoin (Wendy’s twin sister, Prince’s romantic interest in the ‘80s). The other publicity/promotional photo only includes Wendy & Lisa and is signed by both Wendy, “Love forever, Wendy” (in black felt tip) and Lisa, “Hello, Lisa” (in blue felt tip). The other three photos are unreleased publicity shots, apparently not selected for promotional use. They feature Wendy & Lisa; however, no printing appears on them. The fact that one photo of these five photos is signed, one includes Wendy’s sister, and three are unreleased publicity shots make this set particularly collectable. Accompanied by a 1988 form letter from Girl Brothers Productions, explaining that Lisa draws a heart when signing her name. Starting Bid $200

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1990s AND BEYOND

3654.

Bright pink

Diamond Series electric guitar—similar to the one seen on the cover of his

album, Tickets to My Downfall—nicely signed on the body in black felt tip, “Tickets To My Downfall, MGK, xx.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

Provenance: Part of Lot 452, Property from the Life and Career of Amy Winehouse, Julien’s Auctions, November 6, 2021. Accompanied by a photocopy of the lot description card. Starting Bid $200

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3655. Amy Winehouse’s Personally-Owned Negligee. Amy Winehouse’s personally-owned sheer red negligee by Agent Provocateur (size small), with its string tied into a bow at the neck. In fine condition, with a few small holes to the mesh fabric. Machine Gun Kelly Signed Guitar. Schecter fifth studio 3021. Beatles 1964 Stock Certificate Starting Bid $200 3022. Beatles Original Sheet Music Booklet for 'Love Me Do' Starting Bid $200 3023. Beatles 1964 Hotel Madison Bed Sheet Swatch (Boston) Starting Bid $200 3024. Beatles 1963 Cavern Club Promotional Card Starting Bid $200 3025. Beatles 1963 Parlophone Records Promotional Card Starting Bid $200 3026. Beatles Original Photograph - 'Meet the Beatles' (1964) Starting Bid $200 3027. Beatles 1960s Dell Publishing Poster Starting Bid $100 3028. Peter Blake Signed Album Starting Bid $200 3029. John Lennon Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200 3030. John Lennon: How I Won the War Movie Poster Starting Bid $200 3031. John Lennon Original Publicity Photograph (1973) Starting Bid $200 3032. John Lennon and Yoko Ono Original Photograph by Bob Gruen Starting Bid $200 3033. John Lennon: Al Hirschfeld Signed Lithograph Starting Bid $200 3034. Paul McCartney Original Photograph by Robert Freeman Starting Bid $200 3035. Paul McCartney Original Photograph (1963) Starting Bid $200 3036. Paul and Linda McCartney 'Spies Like Us' Contact Sheet Starting Bid $200 3037. Beatles: Ringo Starr Signature and Drumsticks Starting Bid $200 3038. Ringo Starr Signed Book Starting Bid $200 3039. Ringo Starr Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200 3040. Beatles: Ringo Starr Signed Book Starting Bid $200 3041. Ringo Starr Original Photograph (1961) Starting Bid $200 3048. Bob Dylan 1960s Poster by Milton Glaser Starting Bid $200 3049. Bob Dylan 1968 Eye Magazine Poster 'Musical Roots and Branches' Starting Bid $100 3054. Jimi Hendrix Experience Collection of Early UK Fan Club Memorabil... Starting Bid $200 3059. Jimi Hendrix: 2nd Annual Northern California Folk-Rock Festival P... Starting Bid $200 3060. Jimi Hendrix Photograph by Linda McCartney Starting Bid $200 3061. Jimi Hendrix and Brian Jones Original Photograph Starting Bid $200 3062. Jimi Hendrix Experience 1968 Coliseum (Chicago) Ticket and Progra... Starting Bid $200 3063. Jimi Hendrix Experience Promotional Photograph (1967) Starting Bid $200 3064. Jimi Hendrix Experience 1967 Tracks Records Promotional Card Starting Bid $200 3065. Jimi Hendrix Experience Photograph by Linda McCartney Starting Bid $200 3066. Jimi Hendrix Experience: Redding, Chandler, and Stickells Signatu... Starting Bid $200 3074. Mick Jagger and Jerry Hall Signatures Starting Bid $200 3075. Keith Richards Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200 3076. Keith Richards Signature Starting Bid $200 3077. Rolling Stones Signed 2003 Licks World Tour London Concert Poster Starting Bid $200 3078. Rolling Stones 1973 Honolulu Poster Proof Signed by David Singer Starting Bid $200 3079. Rolling Stones 1963 Promotional Card Starting Bid $200 3080. Rolling Stones Original Photograph (1964) Starting Bid $200 3081. Rolling Stones 2003 Beijing Handbill (Canceled Show) Starting Bid $200 3082. Rolling Stones: The Mick Taylor Years Book Starting Bid $200 3083. Charlie Watts Signed Album Starting Bid $200 3084. Charlie Watts Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100 3085. Charlie Watts Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100 3086. Bill Wyman's Personally-Owned 'Some Girls' T-Shirt Starting Bid $200 3091. Roger Daltrey Signed Book Starting Bid $100 3092. Pete Townshend Signed Book Starting Bid $200 3093. The Who Original Photograph (1965) Starting Bid $200 3094. The Who Original Photograph (1973) Starting Bid $200 3099. Grateful Dead Limited Edition Oversized Lithograph Signed by Wes ... Starting Bid $200 3100. Grateful Dead Limited Edition Oversized Lithograph Signed by Stan... Starting Bid $200 3102. Led Zeppelin 1975 'Day on the Green' Oakland Concert Poster Starting Bid $200 3103. Led Zeppelin Proof Sheet Print Signed by Neal Preston Starting Bid $200 3104. Jimmy Page Signature Starting Bid $200 3105. Robert Plant Signed Album Starting Bid $200 3109. David Gilmour Starting Bid $200 3110. Pink Floyd: Wright and Mason Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200 3111. Pink Floyd 1971 San Diego Concert Poster Starting Bid $200 3112. Pink Floyd 1971 San Diego Concert Poster Starting Bid $200 3123. American Folk Blues and Gospel Caravan 1964 Handbill Starting Bid $200 3124. American Negro Blues Festival 1964 Handbill Starting Bid $200 3125. American Negro Blues Festival 1965 Handbill Starting Bid $200 3126. American Folk Blues Festival 1965 Signed Program with Lenoir and ... Starting Bid $200 3127. Blues Musicians (4) Signed Albums Starting Bid $200 3128. Big Bill Broonzy Signed Book Starting Bid $200 3129. Cozy Cole Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100 3130. Miles Davis Signature Starting Bid $200 3131. John Lee Hooker 'Blues Scene ‘69' Handbill Starting Bid $200 3132. John Lee Hooker Signature (1964) Starting Bid $200 3133. The Ink Spots Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100 3134. Jazz and Big Band Signatures (35+) Starting Bid $200 3135. B. B. King Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200 3136. Furry Lewis Signed Album Starting Bid $200 3137. Brownie McGhee and Sonny Terry Signatures Starting Bid $200 3138. Velma Middleton Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100 3139. Rhythm and Blues: 1961 Rockland Palace Handbill Starting Bid $200 3140. Otis Spann Signature Starting Bid $200 3141. Sister Rosetta Tharpe Signature with 1957 Ticket and Program Starting Bid $200 3142. Muddy Waters and Pinetop Perkins Signed Album Starting Bid $200 3143. John Williams Signed Superman Soundtrack Album Starting Bid $200 3147. Scotty Moore (3) Signed Photographs Starting Bid $200 3148. Elvis Presley Collection of (40) Unpublished Candid Concert Photo... Starting Bid $200 3152. 1950s Solo Artists (5) Original Photographs Starting Bid $100 3153. Chuck Berry Signed Album Starting Bid $200 3154. Bobby Darin Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200 3155. Bo Diddley Signature (1963) Starting Bid $200 3156. The Drifters Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100 3157. Jerry Lee Lewis Document Signed Starting Bid $200 3158. Little Richard Signature (1963) Starting Bid $200 3159. Carl Perkins Signature (1964) Starting Bid $200 3160. Jackie Wilson Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200 3163. Tim Buckley Document Signed Starting Bid $200 3164. Johnny Cash 1968 Granada Cinema (Walthamstow) Handbill Starting Bid $200 3165. Waylon Jennings Signed Album Starting Bid $200 3166. The Judds Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200 3167. Pete Seeger Archive: (2) Signed Letters and (74) Negatives Starting Bid $200 3173. Velvet Underground Signed CD Booklet Starting Bid $200 3177. The Yardbirds Signatures Starting Bid $200 3178. 1960s Music Signatures: Kinks, Birds, and More Starting Bid $200 3179. 1960s Musicians Autograph Collection Starting Bid $200 3180. The Angels Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100 3181. The Animals Signatures Starting Bid $200 3182. The Association Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200 3183. Beach Boys 1967 Odeon Theatre (Hammersmith) Handbill Starting Bid $200 3184. The Beach Boys Original Publicity Photograph (1962) Starting Bid $200 3185. The Beau Brummels Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200 3186. Big Brother and the Holding Company Limited Edition Oversized Lit... Starting Bid $200 3187. The Byrds Signatures Starting Bid $200 3188. Alex Chilton Signed Album Starting Bid $200 3189. Eric Clapton and John Mayall Signed Album Starting Bid $200 3190. The Cowsills Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200 3191. Cream Original Publicity Photograph (1968) Starting Bid $100 3192. Fleer 1968 'Ban Haircuts' Electric Blacklight Poster Starting Bid $200 3193. Aretha Franklin Signature Starting Bid $200 3194. Aretha Franklin 1968 Odeon Theatre (Hammersmith) Handbill Starting Bid $200 3195. Herman's Hermits 1968 Adelphi Theatre (Slough) Handbill Starting Bid $200 3196. The Hollies Signatures (1966) Starting Bid $200 3197. Johnny and the Hurricanes Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100 3198. Janis Joplin Original Photograph (1968) Starting Bid $200 3199. Janis Joplin Original Photograph (1968) Starting Bid $200 3200. Janis Joplin Original Photograph (1968) Starting Bid $200 3201. Janis Joplin and Tom Jones Original Photograph (1969) Starting Bid $200 3202. Johnny Kidd & the Pirates Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100 3203. The Kinks 1964 ABC Theatre (Kingston) Handbill Starting Bid $200 3204. The Kinks Signed 1973 City Hall (Newcastle) Concert Ticket Starting Bid $200 3205. Little Richard and The Kinks Signatures Starting Bid $200 3206. Marmalade Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100 3207. The McCoys Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200 3208. Merseybeat Musicians (4) Signatures Starting Bid $200 3209. The Merseybeats Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100 3210. The Monkees Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200 3211. The New Christy Minstrels Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100 3212. Roy Orbison Signature (1964) Starting Bid $200 3213. Roy Orbison and Jeff Beck 1967 Astoria Theatre Handbill Starting Bid $200 3214. Peter and Gordon Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100 3215. Brian Poole and the Tremeloes Signed Promotional Card Starting Bid $100 3216. San Francisco 1960s Rock Handbills and Postcards Starting Bid $200 3217. Carlos Santana Signed Album Starting Bid $200 3218. The Searchers Signatures (1964) Starting Bid $200 3219. The Seekers Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100 3220. Sonny and Cher 1966 Astoria Theatre (Finsbury Park) Handbill Starting Bid $200 3221. Soul Explosion 1967 Granada Cinema (East Ham) Handbill Starting Bid $200 3222. Dusty Springfield Signature (1964) Starting Bid $200 3223. Robert Stigwood Official Invitation from President George Bush (1... Starting Bid $200 3224. Them Signed Promotional Card Starting Bid $200 3225. The Troggs Signatures Starting Bid $200 3226. Gene Vincent Signature Starting Bid $200 3227. Gene Vincent 1964 Granada Cinema (Tooting) Handbill Starting Bid $200 3228. Stevie Wonder and the Supremes 1965 ABC Theatre Handbill Starting Bid $200 3229. Woodstock Three-Day Admission Ticket PSA MINT 9 Starting Bid $200 3230. The Yardbirds (4) Candid Photographs and a 1966 Civic Opera House... Starting Bid $200 3231. Yardbirds: Jeff Beck and Keith Relf Signatures Starting Bid $200 3232. Zebra Man Limited Edition Oversized Lithograph Signed by Stanley ... Starting Bid $200 3233. The Zombies Signatures Starting Bid $200 3245. The Guess Who: Garry Peterson's Stage/Studio-Used Ludwig Snare Dr... Starting Bid $200 3255. AC/DC Signed Album Starting Bid $200 3256. AC/DC Signatures Starting Bid $200 3257. AC/DC and Rory Gallagher: 16th National Jazz Blues Rock Festival ... Starting Bid $200 3258. Aerosmith: Al Hirschfeld Signed Lithograph Starting Bid $200 3259. Allman Brothers (9) Demo Tapes from Capricorn Records Starting Bid $200 3260. Allman Brothers Band 1971 Charlotte Coliseum Concert Poster Starting Bid $200 3261. April Wine Signed Album Starting Bid $200 3262. April Wine Signed Album Starting Bid $200 3263. Ashford and Simpson Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100 3264. Bee Gees Signatures Starting Bid $200 3265. David Bowie Signed Album Starting Bid $200 3266. David Bowie Original Photograph by Mick Rock Starting Bid $200 3267. David Bowie Signed Isolar Card Starting Bid $200 3268. David Bowie 1972 Winterland Ballroom Concert Poster Starting Bid $200 3269. David Bowie 1983 Los Angeles Forum Concert Poster Starting Bid $200 3270. Lindsey Buckingham Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200 3271. Eric Clapton Signature Starting Bid $200 3272. Eric Clapton Signature Starting Bid $200 3273. Eric Clapton and Phil Collins Multi-Signed 1988 'Concert by the L... Starting Bid $200 3274. Climax Blues Band Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100 3275. Alice Cooper Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200 3276. David Crosby and Phil Collins Signed Book Starting Bid $200 3277. Deep Purple Signed Album Starting Bid $200 3278. The Eagles: Joe Walsh Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200 3279. Emerson, Lake, and Palmer Signed Album Starting Bid $200 3280. Exile Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100 3281. Foghat Signed Album Starting Bid $200 3282. Peter Gabriel Signed Album Starting Bid $200 3283. Genesis Signed Album Starting Bid $200 3284. Genesis Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200 3285. The Guess Who Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200 3286. The Hues Corporation Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100 3287. The Isley Brothers Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100 3288. Jefferson Starship: Paul Kantner Document Signed Starting Bid $200 3289. Jethro Tull: Ian Anderson Signed Poster Starting Bid $200 3290. Jethro Tull: Ian Anderson (3) Signed Albums Starting Bid $200 3291. Elton John Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200 3292. Elton John Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200 3293. Elton John Original Publicity Photograph (1971) Starting Bid $100 3294. King Crimson: Robert Fripp Signed Album Starting Bid $200 3295. Gladys Knight Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100 3296. Kool and the Gang Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100 3297. Marshall Tucker Band Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100 3298. Meat Loaf Signed Album Starting Bid $200 3299. The Move: Tony Secunda Document Signed Starting Bid $200 3300. Mud Signed Promotional Card Starting Bid $100 3301. Graham Nash Signed Poster Starting Bid $100 3302. Olivia Newton-John Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200 3303. Tony Orlando and Dawn Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100 3304. Ozzy Osbourne Signature (1972) Starting Bid $200 3305. The Osmonds Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200 3306. Pablo Cruise Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100 3307. Robert Palmer and Vinegar Joe Signatures (Early 1970s) Starting Bid $200 3308. Peaches & Herb Signed Photograph
Starting Bid $100
Starting
$200
3309. Roxy Music Signatures
Bid
Starting
$200
Starting
3310. Roxy Music Signed Album
Bid
3311. Rush Signed Record Sleeve
Bid $200
3312. John Scofield Signed Album Starting Bid $200
Starting
3313. Seals and Crofts Signed Photograph Bid $200
Starting
3314. Sha Na Na Signed Photograph
Bid $100
Starting
3315. Slade Signed Photograph
Bid $200
3316. Sparks Signed Album Starting Bid $200 3317. The Specials Signed Photograph
Starting
Bid $100
Starting Bid $100
3318. The Spinners (2) Signed Items
Starting
3319. Cat Stevens Signature (1967)
Bid $200
3320. Rod Stewart Signed Album Starting Bid $200 3321. Stills, Nash & Young Signed Album Sleeve Starting Bid $200 3322. Donna Summer Signed Album Starting Bid $200 3323. Tavares Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100 3324. James Taylor Signed Guitar Starting Bid $200 3325. James Taylor and Graham Nash Signed Album Starting Bid $200 3326. The Temptations Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100 3327. The Tubes Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100 3328. Weather Report Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200 3329. Johnny Winter Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200 3330. Neil Young Signed Album Starting Bid $200 3331. Neil Young and Pearl Jam 1993 Vancouver Concert Poster Starting Bid $200 3332. ZZ Top Signed Album Starting Bid $200 3333. ZZ Top: Gibbons and Beard Signed Album Starting Bid $200 3387. Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Signed Single Album Starting Bid $200 3388. Tom Petty 'Wildflowers & All The Rest' Ultra Deluxe Limited Editi... Starting Bid $200 3389. Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers Signed Album Starting Bid $200 3390. Tom Petty Signed 45 RPM Record Sleeve Starting Bid $200 3438. Joey Ramone 'Life's a Gas' 50th Birthday Party Lot Starting Bid $200 3439. The Ramones 1976 Cambridge Flyer (The Club, First American Tour) Starting Bid $200 3440. The Ramones: Monte Melnick Signed Police Light from Tour Van Starting Bid $200 3441. Ramones Signed Album Starting Bid $200 3442. Ramones Signed Album Starting Bid $200 3443. The Ramones Signed VHS Tape Starting Bid $200 3444. Ramones: End of the Century Poster Signed by Photographers Starting Bid $200 3446. GG Allin Signed 45 RPM Record Starting Bid $200 3447. Angry Angles: Jay Reatard Signed 45 RPM Record Starting Bid $200 3448. The Clash Signed 45 RPM Record Starting Bid $200 3449. Billy Idol and Tony James Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200 3457. Air Supply Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100 3458. Anthrax Signed Guitar Starting Bid $200 3459. Big Country Signed Album Starting Bid $200 3460. Michael Bolton Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100 3461. Bon Jovi Signed Program Starting Bid $200 3462. Bonham Signed Album Starting Bid $200 3463. Kate Bush Signed Sheet Music Starting Bid $200
$200
3464. Kate Bush Signed Sheet Music Starting Bid
Starting
$200
3465. The Cars Signed Album
Bid
Starting
$200
3466. The Cars Signatures (1979) Bid 3467. Phil Collins Signed CD Starting Bid $200 3468. Crash Test Dummies Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100
Starting
3469. The Cure Signed Tour Program Bid $200 3470. The Cure Signed Deluxe CD Starting Bid $200 3471. Terence Trent D'Arby Signed Album Starting Bid $200 3472. Devo Signed Album Starting Bid $200 3473. The Dinosaurs Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100 3474. Dire Straits Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200 3475. Dire Straits: Mark Knopfler Signed Album Starting Bid $200 3476. Europe Signed Album Starting Bid $200 3477. Extreme Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100 3478. Falco Signed Album Starting Bid $200 3479. A Flock Of Seagulls Signed Album Starting Bid $200 3480. A Flock of Seagulls Signed Album Starting Bid $200 3481. Gang of Four Signed Album Starting Bid $200 3482. General Public Signed Album Starting Bid $200 3483. The Go-Go's Signed Album Starting Bid $200 3484. The Godfathers Signed Album Starting Bid $200 3485. Great White Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100 3486. Debbie Harry Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200 3487. Susanna Hoffs Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100 3488. House of Freaks Signed Album Starting Bid $200 3489. Human League Signed Album Starting Bid $200 3490. The Human League Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100 3491. INXS: Michael Hutchence Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200 3492. Judas Priest Signed Album Starting Bid $200 3493. Kreator Signed Album Starting Bid $200 3494. Los Lobos Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100 3495. Jeff Lynne and Jim Keltner Signed Album Starting Bid $200
$200
3496. Madness Signed Photograph Starting Bid
Starting Bid $200
3497. Madness Signed Album
Starting
3498. Manowar Signed Photograph Bid
$100
3499. Marillion Signed Album
Starting Bid $200
3500. John Cougar Mellencamp Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
Starting
3501. Men at Work Signed Album Bid $200 3502. Pat Metheny Group Signed Photograph
Starting
Bid $100 3503. The Motels Signed Photograph
Starting
Bid $200 3504. Stevie Nicks Signed Limited Edition DVD Starting Bid $200 3505. Robert Palmer Signed Album
Starting
Bid $200
$200
3506. Pantera Signed Photograph
Starting Bid
3507. Pretenders Signed Album
Starting Bid $200
3508. The Proclaimers Signed Album Starting Bid $200 3509. The Psychedelic Furs Signed Album
Starting
Bid $200 3510. Quarterflash Signed Photograph
Starting Bid $100
3511. R.E.M. Signed CD Starting Bid $200 3512. R.E.M. Signed CD Starting Bid $200 3513. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Programs: 1987 and 1988 Starting Bid $200 3514. Scandal Signed Album Starting Bid $200 3515. Simply Red Signed Album Starting Bid $200 3516. The Police: Sting Signed Album Starting Bid $200 3517. Stray Cats Signed Album Starting Bid $200 3518. Style Council Signed Album Starting Bid $200 3519. The Style Council Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100 3520. Talking Heads 1976 Boston Concert Flyer Starting Bid $200 3521. Tears for Fears Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200 3522. Thompson Twins Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200 3523. Toto Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200 3524. Twisted Sister Signed Album Starting Bid $200 3525. Whitesnake Signed Album Starting Bid $200 3526. XTC Signed 45 RPM Single Starting Bid $200 3527. XTC Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200 3580. Prince: Paisley Park 'Ryde Dyvine' Invitation Starting Bid $100 3585. Prince 'Sexy MF' Birthday Party Gift Swag Starting Bid $200 3586. Prince: Paisley Park Studios Documents and Photographs Starting Bid $200 3587. Prince: Paisley Park Studios Ephemera Starting Bid $200 3588. Prince and The New Power Generation 'Gett Off' Limited Edition Al... Starting Bid $200 3591. Apollonia 'Since I Fell For You' Test Pressing Starting Bid $200 3592. Billboard Magazine: The Minneapolis Sound TShirt Starting Bid $100 3593. Carmen Electra 'Everybody Get On Up' Cassette and Promo Pin Starting Bid $100 3594. T. C. Ellis 'Pussycat' Test Pressing Starting Bid $200 3595. Prince 1992 World Tour Duffle Bag, Itinerary, and Passes Starting Bid $200 3596. Prince Stereo Review 'Record of the Year Award' for Purple Rain Starting Bid $200 3597. Prince (7) Jewelry Samples for Nude Tour Starting Bid $200 3598. Prince 'Purple Rain' and '1999' Vinyl Collection Starting Bid $200 3599. Prince and the New Power Generation Promo Button Starting Bid $100 3600. Prince (2) 'Love God' Guitar Picks Starting Bid $200 3601. Prince (4) Jewelry Samples for Diamonds and Pearls 1992 World Tou... Starting Bid $100 3602. Prince MTV 10th Anniversary Party T-Shirt and Invitation Starting Bid $200 3603. Prince 1990 Nude Tour Security Shirt and Parking Pass Starting Bid $200 3604. Prince and The New Power Generation 'Gett Off' Limited Edition Al... Starting Bid $200 3605. Prince 'Gett Off' Promo Button Starting Bid $100 3606. Prince 1991 'Jack the Rapper' T-Shirt Starting Bid $200 3607. Prince 'Batman' Baseball Cap Starting Bid $100 3608. Prince 'Love Symbol' Baseball Cap Starting Bid $100 3609. Prince Lovesexy Cassette and Tour Passes Starting Bid $100 3610. Prince 'Love Symbol' Cassette Tape and Tour Passes Starting Bid $200 3611. Prince 'Diamonds and Pearls' Tapes and Pass Starting Bid $200 3612. Prince Glam Slam Hat and Pass Starting Bid $200 3613. Prince 1992 World Tour Book for Japan/Australia and VIP Pass Starting Bid $100 3614. Prince Cloud Guitar Photograph by Doug Henders Starting Bid $200 3615. Prince 'When Doves Cry' Mural Team Photograph by Doug Henders Starting Bid $200 3616. Prince's PersonallyOwned 1991 HITS Magazine Starting Bid $100 3617. Prince's PersonallyOwned 1986 People Magazine Starting Bid $100 3618. Prince 1990 Nude Tour T-Shirt Starting Bid $100 3619. Prince & the New Power Generation Act I Tour Program Prototype Starting Bid $200 3620. Prince 1992 European Tour Poster Starting Bid $100 3621. Prince 1990 Japan Tour Poster Starting Bid $200 3622. Prince 'Rolling Stone' Cover with Note by Photographer Jeff Katz Starting Bid $200 3623. Prince Graffiti Bridge Script Draft, Badge, and Premiere Invitati... Starting Bid $200 3624. Prince 'Sexy MF' Card and Paddle Fan Starting Bid $200 3625. Prince 1990 Nude Tour Photo Pass (Birthday) Starting Bid $200 3626. Prince (2) 1993 Arsenio Hall Show Backstage Passes Starting Bid $100 3627. Prince 1991 Rock in Rio II Passes Starting Bid $100 3628. Prince Ephemera Lot of (4) Starting Bid $200 3629. Prince 1993 Radio City Music Hall/Grolier Mansion Pass and Invita... Starting Bid $200 3630. Prince 1990 Nude UK Tour Book and Passes Starting Bid $200 3631. Prince 1993 VH1 'Private Audience' Invitation, Pass, and Shirt Starting Bid $200 3632. Prince (4) Magazines from Prince's Office Starting Bid $200 3633. Prince 1992 Diamonds and Pearls Tour Program and VIP Pass Starting Bid $200 3634. Prince 1993 Act I US/Canada Tour Book Starting Bid $200 3635. Prince 1993 Act II Europe Tour Book Starting Bid $200 3636. Prince 1993 Act II Tour Program Starting Bid $100 3637. Prince (11) Original 'Dirty Mind Tour' Photographs Starting Bid $200 3638. Prince (11) Original 'Parade Tour' Photographs Starting Bid $200 3639. Prince (13) Original 'Controversy Tour' Photographs Starting Bid $200 3640. Prince (13) Original 'Lovesexy' Photographs Starting Bid $200 3641. Prince (13) Original 'Purple Rain Tour' Photographs Starting Bid $200 3642. Prince (3) Tour Books: Purple Rain, Parade, and Lovesexy Starting Bid $200 3643. Prince (4) Paisley Park and Tour Shirts Starting Bid $200 3644. Prince (6) Backstage Tour/Staff Passes Starting Bid $200 3645. Prince (8) Promotional Photographs Starting Bid $200 3646. Prince Glam Slam Nightclub Ephemera Starting Bid $200 3647. Prince Graffiti Bridge Script Page with Handwritten Notes Starting Bid $200 3648. Prince: Batman Album Press Kit (Tim Burton Film Soundtrack) Starting Bid $200 3649. Prince: Graffiti Bridge Crew Sweatshirt Starting Bid $100 3650. Prince: Paisley Park Ray-Ban Sunglasses, Keychain, and Brochure Starting Bid $200 3651. Prince: Paisley Park Studios T-Shirt Starting Bid $100 3652. Prince: Paisley Park Brochure Starting Bid $200 3653. Sheila E. 'Droppin' Like Flies' Test Pressing Starting Bid $200 3656. All Saints Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100 3658. Blues Traveler Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200 3659. Blur Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100 3660. Coldplay Signed CD Starting Bid $200 3661. Daft Punk Limited Edition Skateboard by Hervet Starting Bid $200 3662. Deee-Lite Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100 3663. Garbage Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100 3664. Godsmack Signed Photograph to Sib Hashian of Boston Starting Bid $100 3665. Green Day Signed Deluxe CD Starting Bid $200 3666. The Cult: Holy Barbarians Signed CD Starting Bid $200 3667. Lady Gaga Signed Magazine Starting Bid $200 3668. Lil' Kim 1997 Providence Concert Poster Starting Bid $200 3669. Linkin Park Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200 3670. Winter Jam Fest 1988 Concert Poster: LL Cool J and Zapp Starting Bid $200 3671. Lollapalooza 2012 Multi-Signed Microphone Starting Bid $200 3672. Manic Street Preachers Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100 3673. Oasis: Noel Gallagher Handwritten Song Lyrics for 'Live Forever' Starting Bid $200 3674. One Direction Signed CD Starting Bid $200 3675. Public Enemy Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200 3676. Pulp Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100 3677. Shakespears Sister Signed Album Starting Bid $200 3678. Soundgarden Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200 3679. The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion Signed Album Starting Bid $200 3680. Spice Girls Signed Postcard Starting Bid $200 3681. Stone Temple Pilots Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200 3682. Tenacious D Signed Test Pressing Starting Bid $200 3683. Kayne West 2004 Denver Concert Poster Starting Bid $200 3684. Westlife Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100 3685. Amy Winehouse's Personally-Owned Bra Starting Bid $200 3690. David Bowie Signed Album Starting Bid $200

Conditions of Sale

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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 .

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 reoffering 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 fur-

Section 3

ther 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) 732-4280. The Estimate Prices are based upon various factors including prices recently paid at auction for comparable property, condition, rarity, quality, history and provenance. Estimate Prices are prepared well in advance of the sale and subject to revision. Estimates do not include the Buyer’s Premium or sales tax (see under separate heading).

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 consecutive numerical order, as it appears in the catalog. The auctioneer will accept bids from those present in the salesroom or absentee bidders participating by telephone,

internet or by written bid left with RR Auction in advance of the auction. The auctioneer may also execute a bid 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 non-sale of an item at Auction, inhibit bidding on a consigned item to enter into a private sale agreement for said item, or to utilize RR Auction’s Auction to obtain sales for non-selling consigned items subsequent to the Auction, are strictly prohibited. If a subsequent sale of a previously consigned item occurs in violation of this provision, RR Auction reserves the right to charge Bidder the applicable Buyer’s Premium and Consignor a Seller’s Commission as determined for each auction venue and by the terms of the seller’s agreement.

Acceptance of these Terms and Conditions qualifies Bidder as a client who has consented to be contacted by RR Auction in the future. In conformity with ”donot-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 subpart (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

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.

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

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.

20.4 Except as provided specifically in these Conditions of Sale in Bidder’s Remedies against RR Auction (along with its affiliates, directors, 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, cut-up 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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