RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts Featuring The Founding Fathers

Italian poet and novelist (1791–1853). ALS in Italian, signed “Grossi,” one page, 5 x 7.5, December 30. Untranslated letter to a Baron. In fine condit

German author and anthropologist (1786–1859) who was the younger of the Brothers Grimm fairy tale duo. Ink signature, "Wilh. Grimm, Gottingen 2...

German philologist, jurist, and mythologist (1785–1863) best remembered as the elder of the Brothers Grimm and the editor of Grimm's Fairy Tales...

Prolific Norwegian novelist, dramatist, and poet (1859–1952) who won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1920. Scarce 4.25 x 6.5 mounted portrait of Ham

Wonderful handwritten and illustrated poem by Hesse, unsigned, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 7 x 10, circa 1959. The first page features a beauti

Spectacular grouping of three TLSs from Ernest Hemingway, each signed “Ernie,” four total pages, dated between 1953 and 1955, each on Finca Vigia, San

German psychiatrist who also wrote some short works including Der Struwwelpeter, an illustrated book portraying children misbehaving (1809–1894). ALS

Untranslated ALS in French, one page, 5 x 8, black-bordered mourning stationery, June 18, 1874. An impressive letter penned in thick, bold ink; the au

Rare book: A Dictionary of The English Language (two volumes in four bindings). First unabridged American edition. Philadelphia: Moses Thomas, 1818. H

Important Italian poet, essayist, philosopher, and philologist (1798–1837). Rare ALS in Italian, one page, 7.5 x 9.5, November 14, 1817. Letter to the

Baltimore lawyer (1779–1843) who was inspired to write the 'Star-Spangled Banner' after he witnessed the bombardment of Fort McHenry by the ...

ALS, one page, 8.5 x 11, stamped personal letterhead, February 7, 1903. Letter to "Editor, Metropolitan Magazine," in part: "In the &...

French author (1885–1970) who received the 1952 Nobel Prize in Literature. Desirable autograph manuscript in French, signed in the title, "por ...

TLS signed “Margaret Mitchell Marsh,” two pages, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, July 23, 1947. Letter to Mrs. George W. Johnson of the Johnson Prin

TLS signed “Margaret Mitchell Marsh,” three pages, 7 x 11, personal letterhead, February 23, 1939. Letter to Franklin M. Garrett, the author of a rece

Important TLS signed "Geo. Orwell," three pages on two sheets, 6.75 x 8, Barnhill, Isle of Jura letterhead, August 26, 1947. Letter to edi...

Naturalist and author (1838–1914) who helped establish Yosemite National Park. Signed book: Stickeen. Eighth impression. Boston & New York: Houg...

ALS signed “Beatrix Heelis,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, January 20, 1936. Letter to Christopher and Phyllis Fleming, in part: &qu...

Poet and playwright (1891–1970) who fled from Nazi Germany in 1940 and won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1966. Two items: an ALS in German on both

Notorious French novelist and playwright (1740–1814) whose violent sexual escapades and depravity-infused works gave rise to the word 'sadism.&#...

Exceptional handwritten manuscript in French, unsigned, one page, 8 x 10.5, no date but circa 1938-1939. A page from Saint-Exupery's draft for a...

Austrian writer (1862–1931) best known for his sexually charged plays and stories. His 1926 novella Traumnovelle served as the basis for Eyes Wide Shu

ALS in French, signed “J. P. Sartre,” totaling 47 pages on sets of adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 6.75, [July 31, 1937]. An incredibly long letter to the Fre

Handwritten philosophical manuscript in French, unsigned, eleven pages, 8.25 x 10.5, no date. A philosophical text with various headings, including (t

Original ballpoint sketch of Carol in a full-length seated pose on a green 6 x 7 sheet of personal stationery, signed below the sketch, "Thank ...

First German printing of Die Mini-Bibliothek [The Nutshell Library], published by Diogenes in 1970, featuring a wonderful ballpoint sketch of the titl

ALS signed “G. Bernard Shaw,” one page both sides, 4.5 x 7, July 29, 1924. Letter to his close friend and biographer Archibald Henderson. In part: &...

Polish novelist (1846–1916) who received the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1905. Matte-finish 3.25 x 5.25 postcard photo of the author seated, signed

ALS, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, January 6, 1882. Letter to Alexander Hesse, in part: "Your letter being written in the German sc...

French writer born Marie-Henri Beyle (1783–1842) considered one of the earliest and foremost practitioners of realism. ALS in French and English (plus

Bengali poet, playwright, philosopher, and author (1861–1941) who became the first non-European to win a Nobel Prize (Literature) in 1913. Striking ma

Highly influential Russian author (1818–1883) whose 1862 novel Fathers and Sons remains one of the pillars of nineteenth-century literature. Remarkabl

Esteemed Russian writer (1828–1910) remembered for his epic realist novels War and Peace and Anna Karenina. Large and bold ink signature, in Cyrillic,

ALS signed “E. Waugh,” one page, 6 x 8, Combe Florey House letterhead, September 11. Letter to Hugh Heckstall-Smith. In part: "Yes Spencer was ...

Four ALSs, signed "H. G. Wells," ranging in size from 4.5 x 3.5 to 7 x 9, dated from 1903 to 1932 (two undated). Letters are all to John H...

Collection of over 130 approval forms from Author! Author! Audio Cassettes, a monthly audio magazine of author interviews, dating between 1988 and 199

Two first edition, first printing books famously adapted by Hollywood, both hardcovers with original dust jackets, including: The Exorcist, published

French writer and poet (1896–1966) best known as the founder of Surrealism. ALS in French, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 7, January 22, 19

French literary figure and director of the Theatre Français (1840–1913). Scarce 8 x 10.75 heavy cardstock photo of Claretie in a seated half-le...

Signed book: The Alchemist. First English edition. San Francisco: HarperSanFrancisco, 1993. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.25 x 8.5, 177 pages. Signed

Two Otsego County Bank checks, 5.75 x 2.25, filled out and signed by Cooper, "J. Fenimore Cooper," both payable to self: one for $20, date...

ALS, one page, 5.25 x 7, Ebury Street letterhead, no date. Letter to English stage and film actor Cedric Hardwicke, in full: "I did get your li...

German philosopher (1846–1926) and the recipient of the 1908 Nobel Prize for Literature. Uncommon 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo of Professor Eucken, signed

Desirable book with vivid fore-edge painting: Fables: Consisting of Select Parts from Dante, Berni, Chaucer and Aristoto, Initiated in English Heroic

Signed book: A Masque of Mercy. Limited edition, numbered 496/751. NY: Henry Holt, 1947. Hardcover with slipcase, 7.25 x 10, 46 pages. Neatly signed o

Desirable pairing of ink signatures from New England's great 'Fireside Poets,' "Yours very truly, Oliver Wendell Holmes, Boston, Oc...

ALS signed “Oliver Wendell Holmes,” one black-bordered page, 4.5 x 7, July 10, 1888. Written from Beverly Farms, a letter to William Ordway Partridge,

ALS, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 7.5, January 17, 1876. In part: "I am much obliged for your kind and gratifying note. We are all pa...

American writer, printer, and philosopher (1856–1915), closely associated with the Arts and Crafts movement, who perished in the Lusitania disaster. T

American writer, printer, and philosopher (1856–1915), closely associated with the Arts and Crafts movement, who perished in the Lusitania disaster. T