RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts

Signed book: The Book of Knowledge, Vol. XVII. Later printing. NY: The Grolier Society, 1947. Hardcover, 6.75 x 9.75, 802 pages [page numbers 6037–683

Lebanese-American artist and writer (1883–1931) best known for his writings on religion and for his best-selling 1923 spiritual-philosophical classic

ALS signed “T. Hardy,” one page, 4.5 x 6.75, April 2, 1886. Letter to artist Thomas Macquoid, in full: “Your note has been forwarded. I am glad to hea

Superb TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, Finca Vigia San Francisco de Paula Cuba letterhead, December 10, 1955. Letter to Silvano Suarez, in full: “I am very s

Grouping of two TLSs and a typed manuscript relating to the impending publication of Vanity of Duluoz, the 1968 semi-autobiographical novel of Jack Ke

ALS in French, one page, 4 x 5.25, October 3, no year. In full (translated): "Yes, Monsieur, you are right, Beauty gives to all of us ‘hours of...

ALS in French, one page, 5.25 x 8.25, February 7, 1859. In full (translated): “Your letter, dear sir, has touched me and therefore I want to reply to

ALS, one page, 8.5 x 11, May 13, 1997. Letter to Phil and Michelle Thooft, in full: “Your charming and most original gift went straight to my heart, a

World War II-dated ALS signed “Blue,” one page both sides, 5 x 8, December 20, 1942. Letter to longtime friend Vincent Seligman, in part: “This is to

Ink signature, “Thank you for your letter. See 2 and 3. Margaret Mitchell Marsh,” on an off-white 4.5 x 5.25 clipped sheet bearing an image of her fam

Rare matte-finish 6.75 x 9 photo of Pirandello and actress Marta Abba, neatly signed in fountain pen, “Luigi Pirandello” and “Marta Abba.” In fine con

Signed book: Pastiches et Melanges. Second edition. Paris: Nouvelle Revue Francaise, 1919. Rebound marbled hardcover with original wrappers inside, 5.

ALS in German, signed “R. M. Rilke,” one page both sides, 6.25 x 8.25, March 16, 1922. Letter to Mr. Jaffe, written from his home at Chateau de Muzot,

Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 bust-length portrait of Shaw in a striped suit, vertically signed and inscribed in black ink, “G. Bernard Shaw, to Sylvest

ALS, one page, 5 x 8, black-bordered mourning stationery, no date but circa 1887. Letter to Edwin W. Carr, in full: “It is annoying to me that I shoul

ALS signed “John,” one page on a color 5.75 x 4 postcard depicting a ship, September 30, 1957. Letter to Chase Horton, in full: “A ship is the grave y

Sought-after handwritten manuscript contained within the first volume of the 1906 ‘manuscript edition’ of Thoreau’s works, one page both sides, 7.5 x

Uncommon ALS, one page, 8 x 10, Combe Florey House letterhead, April 6, 1965. Interesting letter to a bookbinder. In part: “Thank you for the copy of

Sought-after fountain pen signature, “Virginia Woolf,” on a light blue 3.25 x 1.75 slip, affixed to a scrapbook page above the clipped address panel f

Signed book: Three Things. Large-paper edition, limited issue, numbered 252/500. London: Faber & Faber, 1929. Hardcover, 5.5 x 8.75, four pages....

ALS in French, one page, 4.5 x 7, November 24, 1898. Letter concerning an edition of his novella Angeline. In part (translated): "I find the pr...

Oversized matte-finish 11 x 14 photo of Albee in profile, signed in black ballpoint. Blindstamped in the lower right corner by Pach Bros. In fine cond

Three TLSs, each signed “Isaac,” one page, approximately 5.75 x 7, personal letterhead. Each letter is addressed to Mark Chartrand, the director of th

Collection of eleven checks signed by notable authors, including: Tennessee Williams (2), Dorothy Heyward, Henry Miller, Alex Haley, Zane Grey (5), an

DS, two pages, 8.5 x 14, February 18, 1971. Contract between American Broadcasting Company and Bradbury in which the latter agrees to sell, transfer,

Signed book: Collected Poems in English and French. First edition. NY: Grove Press, 1977. Hardcover, 5.25 x 8.25, 147 pages. Signed on a bookplate aff

Two signed books: Fahrenheit 451, 40th anniversary edition, hardcover with dust jacket, signed and inscribed on the first free end page in red felt ti

Color glossy 7.25 x 9.5 photo of Bradbury at Kennedy Space Center, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “For Matt! This picture of me at Cape Canav

Collection of three hardcover books with dust jackets, each signed inside in felt tip by Bradbury, with titles including: A Graveyard for Lunatics (in

Uncommon ink signature, “Robert Browning, June 11, ‘85,” on an off-white 3 x 1.5 slip affixed to a larger mount with a matted book page photo of the p

Uncommon ALS signed “Buk,” one page, 8.5 x 11, January 22, 1978. Letter to Carl Soares, in full: “Your interest in my work is good and well, but I am

Signed book: God’s Little Acre. Later printing. NY: The Modern Library, 1933. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5 x 7.25, 303 pages. Signed and inscribed on

Brothers, Karel (1890–1938) was one of the most influential Czech writers of the 20th century who introduced and made popular the word ‘robot’; Josef

Signed book: The Grass Harp. Third printing. NY: Random House, 1951. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.5 x 8.25, 181 pages. Signed on the first free end p

Signed book: My Antonia. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1926. Hardcover, 5.25 x 7.75, 419 pages. Signed and inscribed on the first free end page in

Otsego County Bank check, 6 x 2.25, filled out and signed by Cooper, “J. Fenimore Cooper,” made payable to Mrs. Cooper for $10, dated November 19, 184

French novelist (1840–1897) known for his controversial political and social views. ALS in French, one page, 3.75 x 6, no date. Letter to a friend nam

Ink signature, “R. Waldo Emerson,” on an off-white 3.5 x 1.25 slip affixed to a slight larger card bearing an engraving signature. In very good condit

French astronomer and author (1842–1925) who authored several notable early science fiction novels, and several works about Spiritism. ALS in French,

Influential English writer (1857–1903) known for his realist novels about the lower middle class; George Orwell was one of Gissing’s greatest admirers

English poet, translator, and novelist (1895–1985). ALS, one page, 8 x 13, February 14, 1927. Letter to fellow poet Henry Newbolt. In part: “Do you pr

Ink signature, “Herman Hesse,” below a preprinted German birthday greeting on an off-white 5.75 x 4 stationery card. In very good to fine condition, w

AQS on an off-white 6 x 8 sheet, signed, “Oliver Wendell Holmes, Boston, Dec. 18th 1888.” Holmes pens the final stanza from his poem ‘The Boys,’ in fu

Contemporary manuscript copy of Victor Hugo’s birth certificate, in French, one page, 8.25 x 10.75, February 27, 1802. Document headed (translated),...

ALS in French, one page, 5.25 x 8.25, January 16, 1961. Untranslated letter to Bernard Baker. In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing e

Two items: a glossy 5 x 7 publicity photo of his book Sailor Song, signed and inscribed in white and orange ink, “For Matt, from Kesey”; and a review

Signed book: Kesey’s Garage Sale. First edition, first printing. NY: Viking Press, 1973. Hardcover with dust jacket, 9 x 11, 238 pages. Signed on the

Book: Carrie. First edition, first printing. Garden City, NY: Doubleday, 1974. Hardcover with dust jacket ($5.95 price on front flap, “P6” on last pag

Yellow bookplate, 4.25 x 2.75, signed in black ink by King. Also includes a 1989 hardcover with slipcase copy of My Pretty Pony. In fine condition.

Valentine’s Day card from 2010, showing a small furry puppy on the front, measuring 11 x 8 open, signed inside below a printed sentiment in black ink,