RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts featuring Science Fiction

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Loaded with over 1,000 lots, RR Auction’s April Fine Autograph and Artifact sale features an amazing assortment of historic collectibles. This catalog begins with a featured section of science fiction, fantasy, and horror, exploring these popular genres across Hollywood and literature—from Forrest J. Ackerman’s Frankenstein posters to screen-used Star Trek props to first editions by Asimov, Bradbury, Heinlein, and King. Other top highlights in this sale are: a letter sent by George Washington from West Point during the Revolution; an exceedingly rare Martha Washington autograph letter boasting a presidential free frank; a significant letter by Martin Luther King, Jr., on Jackie Robinson; a fully-signed Beatles Parlophone Records promo card; and letters by renowned photographer Alfred Stieglitz. 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 April 2018.
ALS - Autograph Letter Signed
ANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
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Andy Warhol and Jamie Wyeth555 - Andy Warhol and Jamie Wyeth
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Gallery invitation for an exhibition preview at the Coe Kerr Gallery in Monaco, July 12, 1980, entitled ‘Andy Warhol and Jamie Wyeth: Portraits,’ 7.75
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Mary Blair concept painting from Alice in Wonderland556 - Mary Blair concept painting from Alice in Wonderland
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(Walt Disney Studios, 1951) Outstanding original concept painting by Mary Blair for Alice in Wonderland, which depicts Alice being scolded by the Quee
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Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
 
 
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Robert Crumb557 - Robert Crumb
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Exceptional signed ink sketch of a man and woman seated at a barroom table on an off-white 5.5 x 4.75 card, signed in the lower right, "R. Crum...
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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Walt Disney558 - Walt Disney
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DS, signed “Walter E. Disney,” four pages, 8.5 x 11, November 30, 1960. Minutes of a special meeting of the board of directors of WED Enterprises conc
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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Walt Disney559 - Walt Disney
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Magnificent vintage matte-finish 11 x 14 photo of Disney seated next to a large bloodhound, boldly signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Fred—Al
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Walt Disney560 - Walt Disney
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Large vintage pencil signature and inscription, "To Lucie Wray, with best wishes, Walt Disney,” on an off-white 7.75 x 5 sheet of stationery fr...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Walt Disney561 - Walt Disney
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Appealing off-white presentation mat originally prepared to hold an animation cel from Snow White, 19 x 18, nicely signed in the lower right in dark b
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Elephanchine Production Cel from Fantasia562 - Elephanchine Production Cel from Fantasia
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(Walt Disney Studios, 1940) Original production cel featuring Elephanchine from Fantasia, showing her blowing a bubble with a goldfish inside. The cel
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Pegasus Production Cel from Fantasia563 - Pegasus Production Cel from Fantasia
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(Walt Disney Studios, 1940) Original production cel featuring a black baby Pegasus from Fantasia, showing the winged horse jumping over water. The cel
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Pegasus Production Cel from Fantasia564 - Pegasus Production Cel from Fantasia
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(Walt Disney Studios, 1940) Original production cel featuring a white baby Pegasus from Fantasia, showing the creature swimming. The cel has been trim
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Frederick Opper565 - Frederick Opper
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Pioneer of American newspaper comic strips (1857-1937) best known for his comic strip Happy Hooligan. Vintage menu for New York's exclusive The ...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Charles Schulz566 - Charles Schulz
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Original felt tip sketch on an off-white 5.5 x 3.5 postal card, showing Snoopy in an obedient full-length seated pose, signed in black felt tip, &qu...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Charles Schulz567 - Charles Schulz
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Signed book: More Peanuts. NY: Rinehart & Co., Inc., 1958. Softcover, 5.25 x 8. Signed and inscribed on the half-title page in blue ballpoint, &...
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Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
 
 
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Original Mickey Mouse Production Artwork from a Disneyland TV Show568 - Original Mickey Mouse Production Artwork from a Disneyland TV Show
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(Walt Disney Studios, 1958) Vibrant original hand-painted production artwork from a prop scrapbook used in the Disneyland TV show 'Four Tales on...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Disneyland569 - Disneyland
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Group of four circa 1955–56 Disneyland press releases, totaling 18 pages, 8.5 x 11, all on “News from Disneyland” letterhead. The subjects of the rele
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Goofy Production Cel570 - Goofy Production Cel
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(Walt Disney Studios) Original production cel featuring Goofy from an unknown Disney cartoon, showing the character wearing a green suit and looking f
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Chester Gould571 - Chester Gould
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ANS, one page, 9 x 3.5, February 6, 1978. Note to an admirer, in full: "Thanks for your nice letter and the kind words. I hope our new team kee...
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Matt Groening572 - Matt Groening
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Original felt tip sketch by Matt Groening of a waving Bart Simpson on a white 9 x 12 cardstock sheet, signed below by Groening, who adds the date, &...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Matt Groening573 - Matt Groening
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Uncommon signed book: The Greatest Bartman Stories Ever Told! CA: Bongo Comics, 2014. Softcover, 6.75 x 10.25. Signed on the inside of the front cover
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Matt Groening574 - Matt Groening
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Color 23.5 x 11.75 print showing Homer and Marge riding a motorcycle in a scene from the 2007 animated film The Simpsons Movie, signed in the lower bo
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Matt Groening575 - Matt Groening
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Color glossy 10 x 8 photo of numerous characters from The Simpsons, signed in blue felt tip by Matt Groening. In fine condition.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Bill Hanna and Joe Barbera576 - Bill Hanna and Joe Barbera
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Original hand-painted production cel featuring Yogi Bear and Ranger Smith from a Hanna-Barbera cartoon, signed at the bottom in black felt tip, &quo...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Syd Hoff577 - Syd Hoff
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Popular Jewish-American cartoonist (1912–2004) whose work spanned several genres, ranging from political cartoons to children's books to adverti...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Ice Age578 - Ice Age
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Fantastic set of three original sketches of Ice Age characters, each signed by the respective artist, including: a felt tip sketch of the saber-toothe
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Hank Ketcham579 - Hank Ketcham
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Limited edition hand-painted animation cel featuring Dennis the Menace, Margaret, Mr. Wilson, and Ruff, numbered 87/500, signed in the lower right in
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Lady and the Tramp souvenir sketch by Paul Carlson from Lady and the Tramp580 - Lady and the Tramp souvenir sketch by Paul Carlson from Lady and the Tramp
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Original souvenir graphite and colored pencil sketch of Lady and Tramp on an off-white 11.25 x 9.25 sheet, depicting the dogs in their famous spaghett
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Ariel, Flounder, and Sebastian production cel and production background from The Little Mermaid TV S581 - Ariel, Flounder, and Sebastian production cel and production background from The Little Mermaid TV S
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(Walt Disney Studios, 1992) Original production cel and production background featuring Ariel, Flounder, and Sebastian from The Little Mermaid TV show
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Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Lone Ranger and Silver production cel and drawing from The Lone Ranger582 - Lone Ranger and Silver production cel and drawing from The Lone Ranger
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(Filmation Studios, circa early 1980s) Original production cel and matching production drawing from The Lone Ranger TV series, including: an original
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Jerry Siegel583 - Jerry Siegel
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Color glossy 10 x 8 photo of a cartoon showing Superman repulsing a cannon blast, signed in blue felt tip by Siegel. In fine condition. Originally obt
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Jules Amedee Barbey d’Aurevilly584 - Jules Amedee Barbey d’Aurevilly
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French author (1808–1889) known for his mysteries that explored hidden motivations and hinted at evil. Supremely desirable AMS in French, signed “J. B
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Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
 
 
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Anthony Burgess585 - Anthony Burgess
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Exceptional collection of 18 letters from Burgess to different recipients, consisting of two ALSs and 16 TLSs on sheets and postcards of various sizes
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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Guillaume Apollinaire586 - Guillaume Apollinaire
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Influential French poet and playwright (1880–1918) credited with coining the word ‘surrealism,’ writing some of the earliest works to be described as
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Andre Breton587 - Andre Breton
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French writer and poet (1896–1966) best known as the founder of Surrealism. ALS in French, one page, 5.25 x 7, March 16, 1921. Letter to French histor
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Louis-Ferdinand Celine588 - Louis-Ferdinand Celine
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Pen name of French writer and medical doctor Louis-Ferdinand-Auguste Destouches (1894–1961). ALS in French, signed “Destouches,” one page both sides,
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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Francois Rene de Chateaubriand589 - Francois Rene de Chateaubriand
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Writer, politician, diplomat, and historian (1768–1848) considered the founder of Romanticism in French literature. ALS in French, signed “Chateaubria
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
 
 
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Agatha Christie590 - Agatha Christie
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Vintage pearl-finish 5.75 x 7.75 portrait of a young Agatha Christie wearing an elegant fur shawl, signed in fountain pen. Attractively double-matted
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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Samuel L. Clemens591 - Samuel L. Clemens
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First National Bank of Hartford check, 8 x 3, filled out and signed by Clemens, "Sam'l L. Clemens," payable to Hatch & Tyler for $...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Jean Cocteau592 - Jean Cocteau
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Versatile French writer and artist (1889–1963) whose spectrum of work included novels, poems, plays, illustrations, films, and set designs. ALS in Fr
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Rene Crevel593 - Rene Crevel
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Important early French surrealist author (1900–1935) who committed suicide at age 35. Wonderful ballpoint sketch on a 8.25 x 10.5 sheet showing a crou
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Arthur Conan Doyle594 - Arthur Conan Doyle
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Handsome matte-finish 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo of Doyle by Elliott & Fry, boldly signed in the lower border in fountain pen, "Arthur Conan ...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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Alexandre Dumas, pere595 - Alexandre Dumas, pere
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Prolific French writer (1802–1870) known for such classics as The Count of Monte Cristo and The Three Musketeers. ALS in French, signed “A. Dumas,” on
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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F. Scott Fitzgerald596 - F. Scott Fitzgerald
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Remarkable pairing of an ALS and an unsigned handwritten poem: ALS signed “Ever your devoted friend, Scott,” three pages, 6 x 9.25, Hotel Rennert lett
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Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
 
 
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Paul Eluard597 - Paul Eluard
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French poet (1895–1952) who was one of the founders of the Surrealist movement. ALS in French, one page, 4.5 x 5.5, postmarked October 1, 1937. Beauti
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Theophile Gautier598 - Theophile Gautier
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French writer (1811–1872) of drama, poetry, fiction, and criticism who was widely influential in the development of modernism. Rare ALS in French, thr
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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Theodor Fontane599 - Theodor Fontane
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German novelist and poet, regarded by many as the most important 19th-century German-language realist writer (1819–1898). ALS in German, signed “Th: F
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Christian Furchtegott Gellert600 - Christian Furchtegott Gellert
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German poet (1715–1769) who was one of the forerunners of the golden age of German literature. Scarce AQS in Latin on an off-white 7 x 4.25 sheet, sig
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Dashiell Hammett601 - Dashiell Hammett
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World War II-dated ALS signed “Sam,” three pages on two sheets, 6 x 9, Service Center, 1452nd A. A. F Base Unit, A. T. C. letterhead, August 26, 1945.
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Ernest Hemingway602 - Ernest Hemingway
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Exceptional group of four letters from Hemingway to his close friend Guy Hickok, comprising one ALS, two partial autograph letters, and a one-page TLS
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Estimate : 25,000.00 - 35,000.00
 
 
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Nathaniel Hawthorne603 - Nathaniel Hawthorne
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ALS signed “Nath'l Hawthorne,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 3.5 x 5, January 9, 1857. Letter written to R. J. Spiers from the US Consula...
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,500.00
 
 
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Ludwig Christoph Heinrich Holty604 - Ludwig Christoph Heinrich Holty
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German poet (1748–1776) known especially for his ballads, considered the most gifted lyric poet of the Gottinger Hain. ALS in German, signed “Holy,” f
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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