Promissory note in the amount of $20,000 signed by all four members.
Promissory note signed “J. Phillips”, “Michelle Phillips”, “Dennis Doherty” and “Cass
Elliot”. 1p, 8x9. No place, December 1, 1966. In part: “FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the
undersigned do severally and jointly promise to pay to Dunhill Records Ltd., or order, at
the office of Dunhill Records Ltd. At 1330 Avenue of the Americas, New York, New York,
10019, or at such other place as may be designated in writing by the holder of this note,
the principal sum of Twenty Thousand ($20,000.) Dollars together with interest on the
principal sum accruing from the date hereof at the rate of six (6%) percent per annum,
said payment to be made on demand provided that no demand shall be made prior to
May 31, 1967.” The Mamas and the Papas, who were formed in New York in 1964 and
disbanded in 1972, created a Grammy Award-winning hit, "Monday, Monday" (1966).
Their other hits included "California Dreamin'" and "Dedicated to the One I Love". CASS
ELLIOT was only 30 when she died of a heart attack in London in 1974. JOHN PHILLIPS
was 65 when he died in 2001 of heart failure. DENNIS "DENNY" DOHERTY died in
2007 at age 66.
The singing group The Mamas and the Papas sign a document terminating their
contract with Lou Adler.
Rare Partly Printed Document Signed: "John Phillips", "Michelle Phillips", "Dennis Doherty",
"Cass Elliot" and "Lou Adler", 2p, 8½x10½, separate sheets. No place, 1967 September 27.
To Lou Adler, who has signed under "Agreed to and Accepted". In part: "We have
requested that you terminate your contract with Dunhill Records, Inc., pursuant to
which you act as our Producer in connection with the making of phonograph records
for Dunhill Records, Inc. In consideration of your doing so, and in consideration of your
rendering services as our Producer in the future, we agree as follows: We hereby engage
your nonexclusive services as a producer and as an independent contractor to supervise,
direct and produce our recording sessions, up to the point of delivery of finished tapes...."
The award winning quartet, whose songs include "Monday, Monday", hires their
producer, agreeing to pay him "two (2%) percent of the suggested retail list price of all
records manufactured and sold after January 1, 1967....…"
The Mamas and Papas sign a document requesting that the royalties
from Dunhill Records, Inc. be paid.
Rare Typed Document Signed: "John Phillips", "Michelle Phillips",
"Cass Elliot" and "Dennis Doherty", 1p, 8½x11. No place,
1967 September 26. To Dunhill Records, Beverly Hills. In
full: "The undersigned hereby irrevocably instruct and direct you to
pay a sum equal to twenty (20%) per cent of any and all royalties payable to us
from Dunhill Records, Inc., attributable to the sale of records embodying
our performances on master recordings produced by Lou Adler, to Mr. Lou
Adler at 800 Stone Canyon Road, Los Angeles, California 90024. All
recording costs are to be borne solely by us." Adler's name and
address are crossed out in black pen, most probably before this document was
sold to a collector/dealer. The day after this contract, Adler resigned from
Dunhill Records and was hired by The Mamas and the Papas to be their producer
and as an independent contractor to supervise, direct and produce their
recording sessions. Adler also managed Jan & Dean and Carole King. The
Mamas and the Papas were formed in New York in 1964 and disbanded in 1972. Their
hits include "California Dreamin'", "Monday, Monday" (1966 Grammy) and
"Dedicated to the One I Love".
Both sign their names on this album leaf containing several bars of music drawn by Grieg
Autograph Musical Quotation signed: "Edvard Grieg" 1p, 6x3½. Leipzig, 1891. Three bars
of music labeled: "Andante" at top by EDVARD GRIEG (1843-1907). Grieg was a
Norwegian composer and pianist who learned how to play at the age of six and went on the
attend Leipzig Conservatory. His works include music for Ibsen's Peer Gynt (1876) as well as
many choral, orchestral, and chamber pieces. On verso is an Autograph Note signed:
"Schumann Heink" in German, New York, 1902 January. From the late 1880s to the early
1900s, the exceptional contralto voice of ERNESTINE SCHUMANN HEINK
(1861-1936) was heard frequently at concerts and festivals throughout Europe. She was
primarily known for her interpretations of Wagner and Strauss. In 1905, she took out
U.S. naturalization papers. Her German-language recording of "Silent Night" earned sales for
Victor Red Seal records unmatched by any other artist. When the U.S. entered World War I,
Schumann-Heink put herself wholeheartedly behind the American war effort, promoting
Liberty Bonds and entertaining troops, despite having a brother in command of an Austrian
warship and a son in the German navy.Promissory note in the amount of $20,000 signed by all four members.
Promissory note signed “J. Phillips”, “Michelle Phillips”, “Dennis Doherty” and “Cass
Elliot”. 1p, 8x9. No place, December 1, 1966. In part: “FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the
undersigned do severally and jointly promise to pay to Dunhill Records Ltd., or order, at
the office of Dunhill Records Ltd. At 1330 Avenue of the Americas, New York, New York,
10019, or at such other place as may be designated in writing by the holder of this note,
the principal sum of Twenty Thousand ($20,000.) Dollars together with interest on the
principal sum accruing from the date hereof at the rate of six (6%) percent per annum,
said payment to be made on demand provided that no demand shall be made prior to
May 31, 1967.” The Mamas and the Papas, who were formed in New York in 1964 and
disbanded in 1972, created a Grammy Award-winning hit, "Monday, Monday" (1966).
Their other hits included "California Dreamin'" and "Dedicated to the One I Love". CASS
ELLIOT was only 30 when she died of a heart attack in London in 1974. JOHN PHILLIPS
was 65 when he died in 2001 of heart failure. DENNIS "DENNY" DOHERTY died in
2007 at age 66.
Framed display (46x30) featuring the t-shirt from Caribou Ranch studio given to
Lennon when he recorded there with Elton John, accompanied by an authentication
signed by Lennon's lover at the time, May Pang, and by a photo of Lennon and Pang
together
Comprises: (1) DS: "May Pang". 1 page, 8x5. No place, no date. In full: "From John
Lennon's T-shirt collection, Caribou Ranch t-shirt. Given to John during his visit to
Caribou Ranch Studio, when he and Elton John recorded 'Lucy In The Sky With
Diamonds'". Fine condition. (2) Extremely Rare Caribou Ranch T-shirt. Long-sleeve
Collegiate Pacific, cream-colored, size 34-36. Slightly stained. Fine condition. From October
1973 until March 1975, JOHN LENNON (1940-1980) and MAY PANG lived, loved
and worked together. During the Lennon-Yoko Ono separation and at Ono's
instigation, their young, personal assistant became his constant companion. Deeply
emotional and trying "to find himself", Lennon worked diligently to create the songs for his 1974
album Walls and Bridges, in which he dedicated one song to Ono and "Surprise Surprise" to his
lover. Old friend Elton John sang backup on that song and played accompaniment on
"Whatever Gets You thru the Night".
The Mamas and Papas sign a document to Dunhill Records, Inc.,
Trousdale Music Publishers, Inc. and Wingate Music Corp.
Rare Typed Document Signed: "John Phillips", "Michelle Gilliam
Phillips", "Cass Elliot" and "Dennis Doherty", 3p, 8½x11,
separate sheets. No place, 1967 September 28. In letter form to
Dunhill Records, Inc., Trousdale Music Publishers, Inc. and Wingate Music Corp.
A listing of seven points to confirm the "understanding and agreement
between you and the undersigned....". In part: "Trousdale agrees to
cancel as of October 1, 1966 the 10% collection charge which was deducted in the
computation of our writers' royalties for the last half of 1966...We acknowledge
and agree that mechanical royalties are payable by Dunhill and its parent and
affiliated companies to Trousdale and Wingate on 90% of gross sales and that
writers' royalties are payable by Trousdale and Wingate on the same 90%
basis...You and we hereby acknowledge that the sum of $13,330 was expended for
re-mastering and reprinting slicks and labels in connection with the replacement
of Jill Gibson...." Also signed three times by the President the
music entities with whom the contract was made.
Typed Document Signed: "George
Gershwin", 1p, 8x10. No place, 1929 November 1. Headed:
"Victor Talking Machine Company/Statement of Royalty Due on Selections
by/George Gershwin". The statement is titled: "Sold by the Victor Talking
Machine Company for period ending Sept. 30, 1929". Two different records
were sold: An American in Paris - Parts 1 and 2 (8331 copies), $83.31
royalty and An American in Paris - Parts 3 and 4 (8327 copies), $83.27
royalty. Total: $166.58 royalty. Gershwin was paid royalties of a penny per
copy! He has signed beneath this statement: "I accept the above statement of
my royalty account for records of my performance in accordance with my contract
dated March 13, 1929 and acknowledge the receipt of the amount for the
period shown on said statement in full and final settlement of said
account." An American in Paris, inspired by Gershwin's time spent in
the French capital, was a groundbreaking symphonic composition that evoked the
energy and tone of that city during the 1920s, complete with the sounds of
authentic, European-style automobile horns! The recording was made by the Victor
Talking Machine Company just a few weeks after its December, 1928 premiere.
Scarce photograph of the 1950s Rock 'N' Roller
Rare Photograph inscribed and signed: "To / Reg - / Thanks / for the wonderful / hospitality
/ Big / Bopper". B/w, 6¾ x 8½. Publicity photograph by Van Dyck Studio, Beaumont (imprint
at lower left edge). Ink lightly beaded (completely legible). Minor surface creases (most not
evident head on) at background. Fine condition. Framed by unknown individual: 15¼x17¾.
Not reviewed by us for conservation integrity. Mat has separated from frame, resulting in the
photograph not being flush with glass. Frame is scratched and chipped, backing paper is torn at
upper portion. "As is" framing.
Jiles Perry Richardson (1930-1959) was a Texas disc jockey who called himself "The
Big Bopper" after the latest dance craze, the bop. His song, "Chantilly Lace", which
he wrote and sang, reached the "Top Ten" in 1958. In January 1959, The Big Bopper
was booked on the Winter Dance Party tour that would cover most of the Midwest. The
tour included such headliners as Buddy Holly, Dion and the Belmonts, Waylon Jennings and
Ritchie Valens.The singing group The Mamas and the Papas sign a document terminating their
contract with Lou Adler.
Rare Partly Printed Document Signed: "John Phillips", "Michelle Phillips", "Dennis Doherty",
"Cass Elliot" and "Lou Adler", 2p, 8½x10½, separate sheets. No place, 1967 September 27.
To Lou Adler, who has signed under "Agreed to and Accepted". In part: "We have
requested that you terminate your contract with Dunhill Records, Inc., pursuant to
which you act as our Producer in connection with the making of phonograph records
for Dunhill Records, Inc. In consideration of your doing so, and in consideration of your
rendering services as our Producer in the future, we agree as follows: We hereby engage
your nonexclusive services as a producer and as an independent contractor to supervise,
direct and produce our recording sessions, up to the point of delivery of finished tapes...."
The award winning quartet, whose songs include "Monday, Monday", hires their
producer, agreeing to pay him "two (2%) percent of the suggested retail list price of all
records manufactured and sold after January 1, 1967....…"
The Mamas and Papas sign a document requesting that the royalties
from Dunhill Records, Inc. be paid.
Rare Typed Document Signed: "John Phillips", "Michelle Phillips",
"Cass Elliot" and "Dennis Doherty", 1p, 8½x11. No place,
1967 September 26. To Dunhill Records, Beverly Hills. In
full: "The undersigned hereby irrevocably instruct and direct you to
pay a sum equal to twenty (20%) per cent of any and all royalties payable to us
from Dunhill Records, Inc., attributable to the sale of records embodying
our performances on master recordings produced by Lou Adler, to Mr. Lou
Adler at 800 Stone Canyon Road, Los Angeles, California 90024. All
recording costs are to be borne solely by us." Adler's name and
address are crossed out in black pen, most probably before this document was
sold to a collector/dealer. The day after this contract, Adler resigned from
Dunhill Records and was hired by The Mamas and the Papas to be their producer
and as an independent contractor to supervise, direct and produce their
recording sessions. Adler also managed Jan & Dean and Carole King. The
Mamas and the Papas were formed in New York in 1964 and disbanded in 1972. Their
hits include "California Dreamin'", "Monday, Monday" (1966 Grammy) and
"Dedicated to the One I Love".
The Mamas and Papas sign a document requesting that the royalties
from Dunhill Records, Inc. be paid.
Rare Typed Document Signed: "John Phillips", "Michelle Phillips",
"Cass Elliot" and "Dennis Doherty", 1p, 8½x11. No place,
1967 September 26. To Dunhill Records, Beverly Hills. In
full: "The undersigned hereby irrevocably instruct and direct you to
pay a sum equal to twenty (20%) per cent of any and all royalties payable to us
from Dunhill Records, Inc., attributable to the sale of records embodying
our performances on master recordings produced by Lou Adler, to Mr. Lou
Adler at 800 Stone Canyon Road, Los Angeles, California 90024. All
recording costs are to be borne solely by us." Adler's name and
address are crossed out in black pen, most probably before this document was
sold to a collector/dealer. The day after this contract, Adler resigned from
Dunhill Records and was hired by The Mamas and the Papas to be their producer
and as an independent contractor to supervise, direct and produce their
recording sessions. Adler also managed Jan & Dean and Carole King. The
Mamas and the Papas were formed in New York in 1964 and disbanded in 1972. Their
hits include "California Dreamin'", "Monday, Monday" (1966 Grammy) and
"Dedicated to the One I Love".
Working Manuscript for his song "Walking Thru My Dreams" which was released
immediately after his death.
Autograph Manuscript, not signed, 1p, 8x10½. Original working manuscript of his song
"Walking Thru My Dreams". The song was released immediately after his death in a
plane crash near Mason City, Iowa on February 3, 1959. The crash also killed Buddy
Holly and Ritchie Valens. In full with misspellings: "Walking thru my Dreams/When I close
my eyes/I cant fall a sleep/keep tossin & a turnin tumbling/a talking & a mumblin'/What
to do/I start countin sheep/& end up countin kisses/Its you I always see/I want you close
to me/keep dreaming about you/Walking thru my dreams/I see your lovely face/walking
thru my dreams each nite/Walkin thru every place/but I only love you in my dreams &
that/aint right./But who knows somday, dreams came/true it seems/So there in slumber
land, I know ill hold/your hand/& we'll go walkin thru my dreams." This song was
released on the flip side of the ballad "Someone Watching Over You". Some of the Big
Bopper's best works were written during his many sleepless nights that he had often utilized for
creative inspiration.The singing group The Mamas and the Papas sign a document terminating their
contract with Lou Adler.
Rare Partly Printed Document Signed: "John Phillips", "Michelle Phillips", "Dennis Doherty",
"Cass Elliot" and "Lou Adler", 2p, 8½x10½, separate sheets. No place, 1967 September 27.
To Lou Adler, who has signed under "Agreed to and Accepted". In part: "We have
requested that you terminate your contract with Dunhill Records, Inc., pursuant to
which you act as our Producer in connection with the making of phonograph records
for Dunhill Records, Inc. In consideration of your doing so, and in consideration of your
rendering services as our Producer in the future, we agree as follows: We hereby engage
your nonexclusive services as a producer and as an independent contractor to supervise,
direct and produce our recording sessions, up to the point of delivery of finished tapes...."
The award winning quartet, whose songs include "Monday, Monday", hires their
producer, agreeing to pay him "two (2%) percent of the suggested retail list price of all
records manufactured and sold after January 1, 1967....…"
Gioacchino Rossini sends an autograph letter in Italian to send an article.
Autograph Letter Signed: "Rossini" in Italian, 1p, 4¼ x 5½. No place, no date. To Severini. In
full: "Please send, within today, the portion of the opera La Fata Bianca [The White
Fairy] which has the tenor's role, to Mr. Curioni. All is well." Curioni was the Italian tenor,
Alberico Curioni.By the time he was 18, Gioacchino Rossini (1792-1868) had written his
first opera. The Italian composer is best known for his comic opera, The Barber of Seville,
and his grand opera, William Tell, with its famous overture. The "Overture" to the four-act
William Tell became one of the most familiar of all operatic works when it was used to open the
radio and television show, The Lone Ranger. Guillame Tell was first performed in Paris in 1829.
The Italian composer, the leading representative of the Bel Canto School of Opera and one of
the last masters of opera buffa, spent his later years in Paris and his native Italy. Lightly stained,
lightly creased, with folds. Light ink transfer from a different letter. Ink smudging present on
some letters. Framed to an overall size of 32½ x 24½.Music | Appointments
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FREDERICK (PRINCE OF WALES) LOUIS - CIVIL APPOINTMENT SIGNED 04/23/1750 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 23593Warrant signed by Frederick Louis, Prince of Wales, appointing Reverend William Nowell as Chaplain, also signed by Henry Drax. Dated April 23, 1750, from Leicester House, providing a historical context of the Prince's strained relations and artistic pursuits.Price: $440.00
