RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts featuring Science Fiction

AQS in French on a 12.25 x 9.25 off-white cardstock sheet, signed and inscribed along the bottom in ink by Hugo, adding the date of December 16, 1876.

ALS in French, one page, 5.25 x 8.25, blindstamped Camille Berru letterhead, October 20, [1854]. A dinner invitation to French socialist politician an

Exceptional 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of Hugo seated in a chair by Garnier of Guernsey, boldly signed on the reverse in thick black ink, &quo...

French novelist and art critic (1848–1907) most famous for the novel A rebours. Group of three ALSs in French, each signed "J. Karl Huysmans,&q...

Important French poet, painter, writer, and critic (1876-1944) who converted from Judaism to Catholicism at age 39. AMS in French, three pages, 10.5 x

Unsigned first edition book: The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux. First American edition. NY: The Bobbs-Merrill Company, 1911. Hardcover, 5.25 x

Major French symbolist poet and critic (1842–1898) whose work anticipated and inspired several revolutionary artistic schools of the early 20th centur

Fascinating archive of material documenting John Muir’s appointment and management of the Contra Costa County estate of his close friend and father-in

Hand-addressed mailing envelope, 6 x 4.75, addressed by Nabokov to his French translator, "Monsieur Denis Roche, 11, Square de Port Royal, Pari...

ALS signed “George,” three pages on two sheets, 6.5 x 7.75, March 8, 1948. Letter to novelist Anthony Powell, written while recovering from a diagnosi

Romanian-French writer (1876–1933) friendly with the intellectual, literary, and artistic elite of the day including Marcel Proust, Andre Gide, Paul V

Large triangular swatch of floral-pattern wallpaper attributed to Edgar Allan Poe's cottage in Fordham, New York, measuring 10.5 x 5.5, affixed ...

German-born author and illustrator (1898-1977) best known for the popular Curious George series of children's books. Signed book: Curious George...

ALS in French, signed "Sade," one page, 5.75 x 7.75, no date. Letter to his son Armand. In part (translated): "You will admit, my dea...

French poet, writer, and pioneering aviator (1900–1944) known for the classic book The Little Prince. While flying for the Free French Air Force in No

Acclaimed French novelist and memoirist (1804–1876) remembered for her romantic affairs with the composer Frederic Chopin and the writer Alfred de Mus

Fantastic collection of 21 letters from Sayers to various recipients, consisting of six ALSs and 15 TLSs, comprising over 30 pages, dated between 1914

TLS in Cyrillic, one page, 8.5 x 5.5, January 8, 1988. Letter to Mikhail Heifetz, in full (translated): "/ I apologize because I still don'...

TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, November 12, 1962. Letter to Mrs. Bauer, in full: "I can't tell you how happy your letter of ...

Important Swedish novelist and playwright (1849–1912) who takes a place among the most influential figures in the development of modern theater. Untra

ALS, one page, 7.75 x 4.5, May 21 [no year but likely circa 1880s]. Letter written from Camden, New Jersey, concerning an anonymous publication. In fu

Influential Canadian-American writer (1915–2005) who counted the Pulitzer Prize, the Nobel Prize for Literature, and the National Medal of Arts among

Two items: a wonderful original ink sketch of a 'Jaws' shark face on a white 8.5 x 11 sheet, signed and inscribed in blue ink, "For Boo...

Signed book: Jaws. First UK edition. London: Andre Deutsch, 1974. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.5 x 8, 272 pages. Signed on the title page in black fe

Popular English author (1825–1900) remembered for his 1869 historical romance Lorna Doone. ALS, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 3.5 x 5.25, January

Signed book: Dandelion Wine. First edition, first printing. Garden City, NY: Doubleday, 1957. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.75 x 8.5, 281 pages. Signe

English poet (1812–1889) who perfected the dramatic monologue in such works as My Last Duchess and Soliloquy of the Spanish Cloister. Crisp and bold i

Chatham Bank check, 7.25 x 2.5, filled out in another hand and made payable to William Cullen Bryant for $25, June 26, 1864, endorsed on the reverse i

Souvenir typescript, one page, 8.5 x 11, signed at the conclusion in black ballpoint, "William S. Burroughs." Entitled "Dead on Arriv...

Signed book: La Difficulte d'Etre. Later printing. Paris: Paul Morihien, 1947. Softcover, 4.25 x 6.75. Signed and inscribed in French on the hal...

Otsego County Bank check, 5.75 x 2.25, filled out and signed by Cooper, "J. Fenimore Cooper," payable to H. Phinney for $1000, July 5, 184...

Ink signature, “from E. E. Cummings, 4 Parlin Place, NY City,” on an off-white 2.25 x 1 slip. In fine condition, with a couple small spots of soiling.

Group of three TLSs, each one page, dated from 1928 to 1964. The first, concerning publishing royalties, in part: "My thanks to you for the che...

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Grey firing a rifle on a cliff, signed in the lower border in purple ink. In fine condition, with a thin strip of tonin

Two signed first edition books, hardcovers with dust jackets, including: Roots, published by Doubleday in 1976, signed and inscribed on the first free

Signed book: Catch-22. First edition thus, first printing. NY: Simon & Schuster, 1989. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.75 x 9.5, 416 pages. Signed...

Signed book: To Kill a Mockingbird. 35th anniversary edition. NY: HarperCollins, 1995. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.5 x 8.25, 323 pages. Signed on th

Scarce 'speech appointment' postcard issued to "Mr. Sinclair Lewis," 5.5 x 3.25, November 11, 1941, signed in the designated field...

Bank check, 6.5 x 2.75, filled out and signed by London, payable to Honolulu Auto Stand Co. for $35, February 5, 1915. Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/D

French poet and writer (1870–1925) most renowned for the lesbian and classical themes in some of his works. Untranslated ALS in French, one page, 4.75

Unsigned first edition book: Suttree by Cormac McCarthy. First edition, first printing. NY: Random House, 1979. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.75 x 8.5

Two photos signed by Arthur Miller: a glossy 8 x 10 photo of Miller standing in a doorway with his wife Marilyn Monroe, actress Vivien Leigh, and her

ALS, one page, 8.5 x 11, "February 6th or 7th," [no year]. Letter to Jack Hines, in part: "If all the paintings are not there yet the...

Famed Irish poet and songwriter (1779-1852) best known for such verses as 'The Last Rose of Summer' and 'Believe Me, if All Those Endear...

Danish-American writer, photographer, and social activist (1849–1914) best known for his work in exposing and improving the squalid conditions endured

French writer and filmmaker (1922–2008) associated with the Nouveau Roman. ALS in French, signed "Robbe-Grillet," one page, 8.25 x 10.5, ...

French writer (1866-1944) who won the 1915 Nobel Prize for Literature. ALS in French, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.5 x 8.25, June 23, 1925. Wr

TLS, one page, 5.5 x 8.5, personal letterhead, March 22, 1940. Letter to Mr. Shapiro, in full: "You are thoughtful to send me your fine tribute...

Color 14 x 20 poster for the musical Really Rosie, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, "For Reed L. Orenstein—happy Really Rosie! Maurice S...

Group of six enameled pieces made by Halcyon Days in Bilston, England: Three beautiful small enameled trinket boxes made by Halcyon Days in Bilston,