RR Auction: Rare Manuscripts, Documents and Autographs

Ten volume set of The Book of Poetry, all measuring 4.5 x 7, signed and inscribed on the second free end page of Volume I, “Sept 28, 1931, O Finley Ke

Signed book: The Razor’s Edge. Later printing. NY: Doubleday, Doran, and Company, 1944. Hardcover, 5.75 x 8, 250 pages. Signed and inscribed on the fi

Signed book: The Art of Peter Max. First edition, first printing. NY: Harry N. Abrams, 2002. Hardcover with dustjacket, 10.5 x 12, 240 pages. Signed a

Rare limited edition serigraph of Mickey Mouse, 14 x 16, #184/500. Signed in the lower right corner in black felt tip, “Max.” Both bottom corners also

American writer (1917–1967). From the age of 29, paralysis of one side confined her to a wheelchair. Her work reflects the sadness of lonely people, a

Photojournalist best known for his photograph, ’Afghan Girl’ that originally appeared in National Geographic magazine. Color 20 x 24 print of journali

Three items: brief ALS signed “Arthur Miller,” one page, 7 x 10.5, personal letterhead, apologizing for not having any photos to send to a collector;

Signed book: Mother, China, and the World Beyond. Santa Barbara: Capra Press, 1977. Softcover, 5 x 7, 32 pages. Signed on the first free end page in b

Signed book: Vom Winde Verweht [Gone With the Wind]. Hamburg: 1948. Hardcover with dustjacket, 5.5 x 8.5, 888 pages. Signed and inscribed on the firs

Signed book: Gone With the Wind. First Yugoslavian edition. Yugoslavia: 1946. Hardcover with dustjacket, 5.5 x 8.25, 1038 pages. Signed and inscribed

Glossy 3.5 x 5.5 photo of Moore in a sweater, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a few light scattered creases.

TLS, one page, 6 x 8, Hoglands letterhead, April 7, 1965. Letter declining an invitation. In part: “Thank you for your invitation to the Fifth Leaders

Ballpoint signature, “Grandma Moses,” on the reverse of an off-white 4.5 x 3.25 deckle-edge card bearing a printed letter from collector Thomas Sculli

Artist and illustrator (1912–1992) best known for his collaborations with writer Ray Bradbury. Limited edition 28 x 22.5 artist’s proof lithograph ent

Pseudonym of Gaspard-Félix Tournachon (1820–1910), a French photographer, caricaturist, journalist, novelist, and balloonist. ALS in French, si...

British writer and winner of the 2001 Nobel Prize in Literature. DS, signed “V. S. Naipaul,” two pages, 8.25 x 11, 1974. A document from St. James Pre

Color 24 x 36 print of Michael Jordan, signed by Neiman at the bottom in blue felt tip. Rolled and in fine condition.

Color 39.5 x 17.75 print entitled Polo Lounge, depicting many different classic celebrities, signed by Neiman in black ink. Rolled and in fine conditi

Color 38 x 22 print of F. X. McRory’s Whiskey Bar, signed in black ink, “LeRoy Neiman ‘08.” Rolled and in fine condition.

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Neiman smoking a cigar, signed in black felt tip in the lower border. Three binder dings to the left edge, otherwise fine condi

Color 28.5 x 8.75 print entitled ‘Stockbridge Main Street at Christmas,’ signed in black ink, “Sincerely, Norman Rockwell.” Matted to an overall size

Writer (1905–1970) whose more notable works include Appointment in Samarra and Butterfield 8. ALS, one page both sides, 7.25 x 10.5, Beverly Hills Hot

Korean American artist (1932–2006) who worked in a wide array of media and is considered one of the first ‘video artists.’ Original signed and inscrib

Two hardcover books, Eragon and Brisingr, each signed on the title page in black ink. In fine condition.

Two glossy 5 x 7 photos: one of Norman Vincent Peale signed by him in fountain pen, and one of Ruth Stafford Peale signed and inscribed by her in blue

Original unsigned pencil sketch entitled ‘Child Eating Soup,’ circa 1930, trimmed around the outline to an approximate size of 4.75 x 6. This prelimin

Exceptional and vibrant color original vintage signed and inscribed oil pastel sketch of a clown in a hat on an off-white 8.25 x 11 title page from a

Signed book: Picasso: The Recent Years 1939–1946. Limited edition of 350 copies (This being No. 121). NY: Doubleday, 1947. Hardcover, 8.75 x 11, 211 p

Brief felt tip ALS, in French to noted art collector Ascher, written by Picasso’s wife Jacqueline, dated “Cannes 62 Avril,” and additionally signed by

Italian dramatist, novelist, and short story writer (1867–1936) awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1934. ALS in Italian, one page, 5.25 x 7, May

Collection of 11 items consisting of typed poems, TLSs, and ALSs, each signed by a Pulitzer Prize winner. Signers are: Archibald MacLeish (2), Robert

ALS, one page, 4.5 x 7, Houghton House letterhead, March 3, 1932. A letter to Mr. J. C. C. Taylor. In full: “I ought to have thanked you for your cheq

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Ripley shaking hands with another gentleman, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Fred Archibald, with all the best

Rare photographic reproduction, 6.25 x 10.5, of one of Renoir’s paintings of a nude woman standing outdoors, signed in the lower border in black ink,

Two items: TLS, one page, 5.25 x 6.75, personal letterhead, January 27, 1939. Brief response to an autograph request. In full: “I am enclosing the pic

Influential, forward-looking Austrian artist (1890–1918) who takes a place among the leading figures of the Expressionist movement of the early 20th c

Popular author and illustrator (born 1928) of such children’s classics as Where the Wild Things Are and In the Night Kitchen. Color 24 x 18 poster for

Signed book: How Little Lori Visited Times Square. Later printing. NY: HarperCollins, 1991. Hardcover with dustjacket, 8 x 5.5. Signed on the half-tit

ALS, one page, 8.5 x 11, April 9, 2002. Sendak writes to a class at the Hinkley Middle School in Hinkley, California. In full: “Sorry I’m so late answ

ALS, one page, 6 x 7, personal letterhead, January 1990. Letter to an admirer. In full: “It’s impossible to choose one writer. I must have at least tw

Signed book: The Juniper Tree and Other Tales from Grimm. Later printing. NY: Farrar, Straus, and Giroux, 2003. Hardcover with dustjacket, 5.75 x 7.25

ALS, one page, 3.25 x 5.5, January 14, 1974. A postcard to Roger Verhulst of Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company regarding a newly released book. In pa

Color 10.25 x 13.5 lithograph entitled ‘Go Tell Aunt Rhody,’ signed in the lower border in black ink. Framed to an overall size of 11 x 14.5. In fine

Original signed and inscribed ink and crayon sketch of the Cat in the Hat on an off-white First Day Cover, signed and inscribed, “Hi! Wendy…Best wishe

ANS signed “G. Bernard Shaw,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Emerson Quarterly letterhead, March 1, 1929. Note written at the bottom of an earlier TLS to Shaw fr

Irish-born playwright and poet (1751–1816) who was the long-term owner of the London Theatre Royal. Ink signature, “RB Sheridan,” on an off-white 2.25

Souvenir typescript, one page, 8.5 x 11, from ‘Talatala,’ beginning “At the time he hadn’t noticed her husband, who was probably down in the purser’s

Boston-born Baptist minister and academic (1808–1895) best known as the lyricist of ‘America’ (’My Country ’Tis of Thee’), written while he was a stud

ALS, three pages, lightly-lined, 8 x 12.25, August 1, 1960. Letter to Mr. Smith. In part: “I returned last night to find your letter. On Friday Ralph

Stoker was an Irish author (1847–1912) best known for his horror classic Dracula. Irving (1838–1905) was a prominent British stage actor who was the

Irish author (1847–1912) best known for his horror classic Dracula. Ink signature, “Believe me, Sincerely yours, Bram Stoker,” on an off-white 2 x 1.7

Two TLSs, both one page, 8.5 x 11. One signed “Irving,” September 14, 1942. A letter to a friend. In part: “It is not easy to be light-hearted in thef

Indian poet, playwright, philosopher and author (1861–1941) who won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1913. Superb vintage ink signature, “Rabindranat

Vintage matte-finish 3.25 x 5.5 postcard photo of Terhune and his wife Alice with their beloved collies, signed by both in fountain pen. In fine condi

AQS, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.25 x 7, dated January 1915. Tagore pens a lengthy quote from his poem ‘Fruit Gathering,’ starting the quote

Indian poet, playwright, philosopher and author (1861–1941) who won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1913. Vintage matte-finish 3.25 x 5 photo, affix

Distinguished British poet (1809–1892) who was one of the most highly regarded and influential literary figures of the Victorian era. ALS signed “A. T

Bank check, 6.75 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Tennyson, “A. Tennyson,” payable to Mssrs. J. Lidstone for £27.15.3, October 14,...

TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, May 5, 1960. Letter to Spyros Skouras at Committee Headquarters. In full: “I shall be glad to become a member of your Committ

TLS, signed in pencil, one page, 7 x 10, New Yorker letterhead, February 2, 1956. Letter of thanks for a donation. In full: “I was deeply touched to l

One of the most successful, prolific, and respected English novelists of the Victorian era (1815–1882). Union Bank of London check, 7 x 3, filled out

Eccentric American novelist (1863–1945). Her most acclaimed novel, The Quick or the Dead?, paved the way for multiple books, poems, and eventually Bro

American author, poet, anthologist, and editor (1885–1977). Two items: TQS, one page, 8.5 x 11, of Untermeyer’s poem entitled ‘Arctic Agrarian.’ Poem

Signed book: The Witches of Eastwick. First edition. NY: Alfred A. Knopf, 1984. Hardcover with dustjacket, 5.75 x 8.5, 307 pages. Signed on the title

Two souvenir typescripts, each one page, 8.5 x 11, one from ‘Exodus,’ and one from ‘QB VII,’ each signed in black felt tip by Uris. In fine condition.

Color 8.5 x 11 book photo of one of Warhol’s works, signed vertically in black felt tip. In fine condition, with some mild edge toning.

Colorful photographer and photojournalist (1899–1968), born Arthur Fellig, whose sensationalistic images of murder, mayhem and other dramatic events a

Signed book: Legends. Limited edition first edition, #149/250. Nevada: Jack Bacon & Company, 2006. Hardcover with original case, 9.25 x 9.25. Si...

Ink signature, “Very sincerely, J. McNeill Whistler,” on an off-white 3.5 x 3 slip, clipped from a letter, with several additional words in Whistler’s

Vintage in-person ink signature and inscription, “To Joe, Tennessee Williams,” on a 5 x 3 card. In fine condition.

TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, December 18, 2001. A letter to a middle school teacher. In full: “I’m delighted your class got a glimpse

Vintage ink signature, “Best wishes, Tom Wolfe, September 15, 1972,” on an off-white 8.5 x 11 sheet. In fine condition, with two horizontal folds, one

Renowned American artist (1891–1942), one of the principal figures of the Regionalist movement of the 1930s and 1940s, whose painting ‘American Gothic

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Wouk deep in thought, signed in blue ballpoint. In fine condition, with a few light creases and impressions, and some skipping

Prominent architect (1912-1986) most famous for designing the World Trade Center’s Twin Towers. FDC with a cachet honoring American Architecture, sign

Expansive archive documenting the construction of the James Bryan Christie House in Bernardsville, New Jersey in 1940-41. The archive includes eight T

Original signed felt tip sketch of Donald Duck on an off-white 11 x 8 sheet. In fine condition, with a few spots of mild soiling.

Legendary Disney artist (1901–2000) known as the ‘Duck Man’ for inventing ‘Duckberg,’ the home of Donald Duck, Scrooge McDuck, Huey, Dewey, Louie, and

Color limited edition 7.5 x 9.5 lithograph entitled Wanderers of Wonderlands, numbered #858/5000, signed in pencil by Barks. Double matted to an overa

Color 8 x 10 cardstock photo, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “Eh—what’s up Trish? ‘Bugs Bunny & Gang,’ 4–13–85, Mel Blanc.” In fine cond...

Four cartoon character photos of various finishes, ranging in size from 8 x 10 to 10.5 x 11, each signed and inscribed by the respective voice actor.

Four original felt tip sketches, ranging in size from 5.5 x 8.5 to 9 x 12, each signed and inscribed by the respective artist. Sketches and cartoonist

Ten items consisting of photos, signatures and sketches. Sketches from Tom Wilson (Ziggy), Hank Ketcham (Dennis the Menace), and Sergio Aragones (Groo

Nineteen items: original pen-and-ink comic strips drawn and signed by Ed Dodd, Harry Hanan, Fred Lasswell, Tom K. Ryan, Max Van Bibber, and Tom Batuik

Iconic American cartoonist (born 1943) who created the classic underground ‘comix’ Zap and Snatch, featuring the overtly sexual escapades of Mr. Natur

Two items: a glossy 6 x 4 photo of Davis in his studio signed in black felt tip, and a black felt tip signature on a 4.5 x 6 Garfield stationery card.

Color 11 x 15.25 poster of Mickey Mouse, signed in felt tip, “Betty Lou Gerson, voice of Cruella De Vil,” “Ilene Woods, ‘Cinderella,’” and “Voice of S

Signed book: Lady and the Tramp. First edition, first printing. NY: Simon & Schuster, 1953. Hardcover with dustjacket, 5.25 x 8.5, 142 pages. Em...

Signed book: Walt Disney’s Bongo. Racine, Wisconsin: Whitman Publishing, 1948. Hardcover, 4.75 x 6.5, 36 pages. Signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint

Crisp vintage green ballpoint signature and inscription, “To Kim—Walt Disney,” on an off-white 6 x 9.25 sheet of United Air Lines letterhead. Light su

Incredible vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 portrait of Disney, signed in fountain pen. Double matted and framed, so that 7.5 x 9 of the photo is visible,

DS, signed “Walter E. Disney,” one page, 8.5 x 11, February 15, 1960. Waiver reads, “We, the undersigned, as Voting Trustees of WED Enterprises, Inc.,

Original unbound Walt Disney Productions script for “Story of Pluto, Show #9—Acts I, II and III,” 9 x 11.5, eight pages. Label on the front of the gra

A one-of-a-kind Santa Fe and Disneyland Railroad engineer’s cap, presented by Walt Disney to then-California Governor Goodwin Knight, and worn by Knig

Signed book: Vanishing Prairie. NY: Simon & Schuster, undated. Hardcover, 9 x 11.75, 74 pages. Signed and inscribed in black felt tip on the fir...

Magazine cover from the December 27, 1954, issue of Time magazine, 7.5 x 10, featuring an image of Disney surrounded by over 20 of his memorable creat

Color 8 x 10.5 cardstock photo of Pinocchio coming to life, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip, “Hi diddle dee dee, to Chris from Dickie Jones, the

Two signed glossy photos: one color 10 x 8 of Pinocchio and Geppetto, signed in blue felt tip, “Best wishes and a hi diddle dee dee, from Dickie Jones

Original signed pencil and felt tip sketch of Batman on a blue 8.5 x 11 sheet, signed and inscribed “To Dennis—Steve Erwin 7-2-94.” In fine condition,

Two hand-painted animation cels, each measuring 7 x 5, each signed in black felt tip by Fierlinger and both individually matted to overall sizes of 14