RR Auction: Fine Autograph & Artifact Auction

Signed book: Later Lyrics. First edition. Boston: J. E. Tilton & Company, 1866. Hardcover with slipcase, 5.5 x 7.75, 326 pages. Signed and inscr...

ALS in French, one page, 5.25 x 6.75, no date. Letter to an unidentified recipient, thanking him for his letter and adding (translated): “With friends

American poet, novelist, playwright, and activist in the Civil Rights movement, who became one of the best-known figures of the Harlem Renaissance of

ALS, three pages, lightly-lined, 6.75 x 8.75, July 20, 1959. Letter to John Goodwin, in full: “Just a brief note for your inquiry. I could find the ex

TLS, one page, 7 x 11, personal letterhead, August 22, 1936. Letter to psychiatrist Dr. Charles E. Mayos, in full: “Since my book 'Gone With The...

TLS signed “Margaret Mitchell Marsh (Mrs. John R. Marsh),” two pages, 7.5 x 10.5, personal letterhead, February 25, 1941. Letter to Helen Dortch Longs

British civil servant (1633–1703) best remembered as the author of a nine-year, multi-volume diary, one of the essential documents of 17th-century Bri

American author (1872–1960) who earned fame for her various books and columns on etiquette. Archive of correspondence material from Emily Post, consis

French author (1628–1703) known for his development of the fairy tale genre. Scarce ANS in French, signed “Perrault,” one page, 6.5 x 1.75, no date. I

DS, eight pages, 8.5 x 11, June 11, 1963. Agreement between Steinbeck and David Merrick for a stage adaptation of the film Viva Zapata!, in which Stei

TLS, one page, 7 x 9, personal letterhead, April 17, 1967. Letter to J. D. Gilbert, in full: “Thank you very much for your charming letter which pleas

LS in French, signed “Voltaire,” one page both sides, 6.75 x 9, April 12, 1754. Letter to Jesuit priest Joseph de Menoux. In full (translated): &quo...

Excellent collection of three items: a 1957 first edition hardcover of The Ordeal of Gilbert Pinfold, signed and inscribed on the first free end page

ALS in French, one page, 4.25 x 5.25, August 2, 1903. Letter to his nephew Andre. In part (translated): "I received your two articles on Pasteu...

ALS signed “Wells,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 6.5 x 8, June 3, 1889. Letter to H. E. Hadley. In part (spelling and grammar retained): “Are yo

ALS, one page both sides, 5.25 x 3, April 15, [1881]. Letter to the Staffords in New Jersey. In full: “Well here I am in a grand old hotel, the first

Exquisite 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet portrait of Wilde in a seated pose circa 1884, signed and inscribed in ink, “Stuart Merrill, from his friend Oscar Wilde.

ALS, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 7.25, December 14, 1948. Letter to Mrs. Newman. In part: “It is nice to hear from you again and to kn

ALS in German, signed “Rainer Maria,” one page both sides, 4.25 x 3.5, no date but circa November 1918. Bold letter to Miss Else Hotop. In full (trans

TLS, one page, 8.5 x 5.5, personal letterhead, April 3, 1967. Letter to Maggie Rose, in full: “Your description of the other ‘intellectual’ groups is

Hardcover program, 5 x 7, 10 pages, for the Tenth Anniversary of the Author’s Club, held at the Hotel St. Denis on February 28, 1893. Signed inside by

Signed book: Dandelion Wine. First edition. NY: Doubleday, 1957. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.75 x 8.5, 281 pages. Signed and inscribed on the first

Signed book: One Christmas. Limited first edition, numbered 133/500. NY: Random House, 1983. Hardcover with slipcase, 6.5 x 9.75, 41 pages. Signed on

Influential Italian poet (1835–1907) regarded as the official national poet of modern Italy who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1906. ALS

Signed book: A Lost Lady. First edition, limited issue, numbered 38/200. NY: Alfred A. Knopf, 1923. Hardcover, 6 x 9.5, 174 pages. Signed on the colop

TLS signed “Ray,” one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, June 25, 1953. Letter to “Swanie,” his agent H. N. Swanson, concerning the plagiarism of hi

Signed book: The Manchurian Candidate. First edition. NY: McGraw-Hill, 1959. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.75 x 8.5, 311 pages. Prominently signed on

Ink signature, “Mark Twain,” on an off-white 2.5 x 1.25 slip. In fine condition.

Untranslated ALS in French, signed “G. Dore,” one page, 5 x 8, no date. Affixed by its adjoining sheet to a larger scrapbook page bearing a collector’

ALS, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.75 x 6.25, 165 West 10 Street letterhead, August 30, 1915. Letter of condolence to the widow of Edwin Marti

German writer and translator (1830–1914) who wrote novels, poetry, and short stories and was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1910. Matte-fin

ALS signed “Oliver Wendell Holmes,” one page, 3.75 x 6, March 18, 1892. In full: “It gives me pleasure to comply with your slight request.” Encapsulat

Desirable 3.75 x 5.5 portrait of the famed abolitionist and poet by J. E. Purdy and Co. of Boston, affixed to its original studio mount, signed on the

Signed book: Freedom’s Plow. Third printing. NY: Musette Publishers, 1946. Paperback, 5.25 x 8.5, 14 pages. Boldly signed and inscribed on the copyrig

Two signed books: a first edition copy of The Seal Lion, hardcover with dust jacket, signed and inscribed on an opening page in red felt tip, “For Joe

Signed book: On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft. First edition. NY: Scribner, 2000. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.75 x 8.75, 288 pages. Signed on the f

ALS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, January 9, 1926. Letter to his publisher Curtis Brown, in full: “I expect this will catch you before you leave London. I h

ALS signed “Henry W. Longfellow,” one page both sides, 5.25 x 6.5, Cambridge, December 20, 1865. In full: “It gives me great pleasure to comply with y

Glossy 10 x 8 Cannon publicity photo of Mailer on the set of the 1987 film Tough Guys Don’t Dance, signed and inscribed in blue ink, “To Larry Raffert

Five hardcover first editions, each signed in ink on the first free end page or title page by McMurtry, including: Anything for Billy; All My Friends

Signed book: Death of a Salesman. Limited illustrated edition, numbered 106/500. NY: Viking Press, 1981. Hardcover with slipcase, 5.75 x 8.5, 139 page

Signed book: After Such Pleasures. Limited first edition, numbered 186/250. NY: Viking Press, 1933. Hardcover, 5.5 x 8.75, 232 pages. Signed on the co

English writer and printer (1689–1761) known for his three epistolary novels: Pamela: Or, Virtue Rewarded; Clarissa: Or the History of a Young Lady; a

French writer who won the 1916 Nobel Prize for literature. ALS in French, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.5 x 8, January 10, 1933. Letter to an

Scarce ANS in French, signed “J. P. Sartre,” one page, 8.25 x 10.5, no date. A note dashed off to his lover, Michelle Vian. In full (translated): “Her

Signed book: Pierre: A Cautionary Tale. NY: Harper & Row Publishers, 1962. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.25 x 7.25, 48 pages. Signed and inscrib...

Beautifully penned AQS on an off-white 4.5 x 3.25 deckle-edge sheet, signed at the conclusion in ink, “S. F. Smith, Written in 1832, July 4, 1887.” Sm

Signed book: The Gulag Archipelago. NY: Harper & Row, 1974. Softcover, 4.25 x 7, 660 pages. Signed on the half-title page in black ballpoint. In...

American avant-garde composer, pianist, author and inventor (1900–1959) who co-patented a ‘Secret Communications System’ with actress Hedy Lamarr in 1

LS, one page both sides, 4.5 x 7, June 23, 1907. Letter to Schlesinger’s Music Publishers in Berlin. In part: “I have received the musical pieces you

DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, August 27, 1941. Bartok agrees to extend his contract and confirms it “has been transferred with all its benefits and obligati

Interesting LS in French, signed “H. Berlioz,” one page both sides, 8.75 x 13.5, Committee of the Association of Musicians letterhead, December 30, 18

Two ALSs signed “F. Busoni,” two pages in total, ranging in size from 4.25 x 3.5 to 9 x 6.25, one dated August 20, 1909, the other postmarked Septembe

Renowned English composer (1862–1934) who incorporated American and European influences to form a unique style. Scarce ALS, one page on a 3.5 x 5.5 po

Influential French composer (1845–1924). Sheet music booklet for his seventh ‘Nocturne’ published in Paris by J. Hamelle, fourteen pages, 10.75 x 13.2

Superb glossy 5 x 7 photo of the conductor in a distinguished head-and-shoulders pose, affixed to an 8.25 x 11.25 mount, signed and inscribed on the m

Twice-signed sheet music booklet for ‘Albumblatter fur Pianoforte, Op. 28,’ published in Leipzig by C. F. Peters, fifteen pages, 9.5 x 12.25, signed a

Swiss composer, musician and music educator (1865–1950) whose influential movement-based methodology consists of three equally important elements: eur

AMQS on an off-white 7.25 x 5 album page, crisply signed in ink. MacDowell neatly pens four bars of piano music from “To a Wild Rose,” with directions

Italian composer (1863–1945) whose 1890 masterpiece ‘Cavalleria rusticana’ takes a place among the most beloved staples of the operatic repertoire. Bo

Signed book: Amahl and the Night Visitors. Later printing. NY: G. Schirmer, 1952. Softcover, 9 x 12, 65 pages. Signed and inscribed on the title page

Five photos: one vintage pearl-finish 6.75 x 9.25 photo of Aureliano Pertile in Otello, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, and dated October 1941;

German composer, conductor, and pianist (1824–1910). Unusual twice-signed AMQS on an off-white 5.25 x 3.5 sheet. Reinecke pens an ingenious 12-bar mus

Collection of four 1960s programs for the American Folk Blues Festival tours of Europe, each signed inside by at least one of the performers, includin

Collection of five albums signed by blues musicians on either the front or back cover, including: Roosevelt Sykes and Henry Townsend; Brownie McGhee;

Two softcover blues photo books by Stephen Green, entitled Going to Chicago and Really the Blues, signed throughout by a combined total of forty music

Program for the 1979 Juneteenth Blues Festival, two pages, 7 x 8.5, signed and inscribed in ink on the covers and inside by Professor Longhair, Lightn

Page from a 1960s folk and blues program depicting Memphis Slim, signed in blue and green ballpoint by Memphis Slim, Little Walter, and John Lee Hooke

Commercially successful musician in the ‘swamp blues’ style, best known as a master of the harmonica (1924–1970). Tip On In album signed and inscribed

Blues singer and guitarist (1902–1988) noted for his slide guitar playing. Father of Folk Blues album signed on the reverse in black ballpoint. In ver

Country-blues singer and guitar player (1904–1972). Flyer for a 1969 tour of the United Kingdom, 12.25 x 11.5, signed along the top in black ballpoint

Big Mama Thornton in Europe album signed and inscribed on the reverse in blue ink, “Thornton, Best Wishes, Big Mama, With Love.” In very fine conditio

Rare early 78 rpm record for ‘I Can’t Be Satisfied/I Feel Like Going Home,’ signed on the label in blue ballpoint by Muddy Waters. In fine condition,

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 Theatrical of Chicago three-quarter length photo of Armstrong admiring his trumpet, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “My Be

Vintage matte-finish 7.75 x 9.5 full-length photo of Armstrong and his wife by Ava Studio, signed and inscribed in fountain pen by Louis, “Best wishes

Vintage glossy 8 x 9.75 photo of the Duke Ellington Orchestra, signed and inscribed in fountain pen by ten musicians, “Best wishes to Barbra, Sincerel

DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, May 24, 1937. Document concerning their agreement with RKO Radio Pictures. In part: “This will confirm our understanding with

Uncommon DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, June 25, 1950. Copyright transfer agreement, in part: “I…Woody Guthrie…in consideration of the royalties hereinafter

Scarce 1979 UK Atlantic Records ‘double picture’ gatefold sleeve for the Girls Got Rhythm EP, signed on the gatefold image of the band in blue ballpoi

Ballpoint signatures of Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr on an off-white 3.25 x 4.75 slip. Two horizontal folds (passing

Two signatures: a blue ballpoint signature, “John Lennon,” on an off-white 2.75 x 1.5 clipped card; and a black ballpoint signature, “Paul McCartney,”

Sought-after vintage circa 1964 official Beatles Fan Club promo card depicting the group in their collarless suits, 5.25 x 4, signed in black ballpoin

Color limited edition 13 x 19 lithograph entitled ‘Here Comes the Sun,’ numbered 714/850, signed in the lower border pencil by the musician, “George H

Signed book: I, Me, Mine. Limited edition, numbered 286/2000. Surrey, England: Genesis Publications, 1980. Hardcover with slipcase, 7.25 x 10.25, 398

Standing Stone promotional CD signed on the front cover in blue felt tip, “Cheers! Paul McCartney.” In fine condition. The CD is included. Consignor n

Pair of ballpoint signatures, “To Marilyn, with love from, Paul McCartney” and “Peter Asher,” on individual off-white 9.25 x 5.75 lightly-lined pages

Signed book: Skywriting by Word of Mouth. First edition, limited issue of 500. NY: Harper & Row Publishers, 1986. Hardcover with slipcase, 5.25 ...

CSN album signed on the front cover in black felt tip by David Crosby, Stephen Stills, and Graham Nash. In very good condition. The record is included

Magnificent limited edition semi-glossy 17.5 x 25 photo of Dylan performing in Princeton, New Jersey, in 1964, numbered 7/25, signed in the lower bord

Collection of five items, each signed by one or more notable entertainers, including: Bill Haley and His Comets (signatures on two album pages, ins);

Circa late 1960s ink signatures, “Love, Jimi Hendrix” and “Best wishes, Billy Cox,” on a light pink 4.25 x 2.5 slip affixed to a slightly larger sheet

Off-white coated Remo Weather King drum head, 12.5? in diameter, signed in black felt tip by Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, and five members of their touri

German pressing of Marley’s Uprising album signed and inscribed on the front cover in blue ballpoint, “To Stephnie, all the Best Wishes, Happy Christm

Program for the Rolling Stones Voodoo Lounge 1994–1995 world tour, 9.5 x 12, signed on a two-page spread image in black felt tip by the entire group i

Menu for a British Overseas Airways Corporation–Cunard flight from London to New York on June 1, 1964, six pages, 7.5 x 10.75, signed on the last page

Superlative vintage ballpoint signatures of Mick Jagger, Brian Jones, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts, and Bill Wyman on an off-white 4.75 x 4 album pag

Superb vintage ballpoint signatures of Pete Townshend, Keith Moon, Roger Daltrey, and John Entwistle on a white 7 x 6 sheet, with Daltrey adding “From

American punk rock singer-songwriter (1956–1993) whose obscene live shows, varied musical influences, and public self-destruction made him an unpreced

Louis Armstrong: 1923 album signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint. In fine condition. The record is included.

American blues singer, songwriter, and guitarist (1893–1958). Rare post-war flyer for a performance at Kingsway Hall, London, on September 22, 1951, t