RR Auction: Fine Autograph & Artifact Auction

Amazing collection of over 400 original sketches by artists and cartoonists on individual 6 x 9.5 album pages, most dating from the 1930s through the

Cartoonist (1895–1960) known for his screwball comics Our Boarding House and The Squirrel Cage. Original vintage signed ink sketch of Major Hoople fro

Original vintage signed graphite sketch of Fred and Wilma Flintstone, headed above, “‘The Flintstones,’” with their first names added below each portr

Pulitzer Prize–winning editorial cartoonist (1888–1977) best known for his work with the New York Daily News. Original vintage signed ink sketch of an

American illustrator and cofounder of the American Boy Scouts (1850–1941). Original signed ink and graphite sketch of Beard in his Scout Master’s unif

Original vintage signed ink sketch of Buck Rogers in profile on an off-white 6 x 9.5 album page, signed and inscribed below, “To Francis Greeley, from

Influential cartoonist for Esquire who was the first African-American comic artist to be nationally syndicated in a mass-market publication (1906–1971

Original signed ink and graphite sketch of a jubilant and leaping Mickey Mouse on an off-white 6 x 9.5 album page, titled below by an unknown Disney s

Illustrator (1877–1936) known for the comics Dolly Dimples and The Pussycat Princess, and for creating the ‘Campbell Soup Kids.’ Original vintage sign

Creator of Cap Stubbs and Tippie and one of the first female cartoonists (1893–1990). Original signed graphite and white ink sketch of the lovable pup

Original vintage signed ink and graphite sketch of Prince Valiant preparing to slay a very distressed dragon on an off-white 6 x 9.5 album page, signe

Original vintage signed ink sketch of Mike and Ike riding atop a speeding dog, the two men saying their first names and the pooch adding, “Oogly work

Fantastic original vintage signed ink, graphite, and watercolor sketch of Annie talking to her beloved dog Sandy, “Leapin’ lizards! Lookie, Sandy—isn’

Original vintage signed ink and graphite sketch of a man bidding farewell to Iggy the Count and the Nuttycrest Sanitarium on an off-white 9.5 x 6 albu

Original vintage signed colored pencil sketch of a portrait of the devoted Flintstone patriarch, captioned below, “‘Fred Flintstone,’” on an off-white

American comic artist (1902–1982) who created the famous Red Ryder comic strip. Original vintage signed and inscribed ink and watercolor sketch of Lit

Original vintage signed ink sketch of a cowboy hat on an off-white 6 x 9.5 album page, signed in black ink, “Best Wishes—Will James, ‘33.” In fine con

Original vintage signed ink sketch of the characters from The Katzenjammer Kids on an off-white 9.5 x 6 album page, inscribed within their speech bubb

World War I aviator-turned-cartoonist (1891–1969) known for his comic strip Ace Drummond. Original vintage signed ink sketch of a soaring biplane on a

Artist and illustrator (1894–1980) who specialized in historical subjects, best known for his ‘adventure’ paintings, children’s book illustrations, an

American cartoonist (1904–1993) best known as the creator of the popular character Little Lulu. Original vintage signed ink, graphite, and watercolor

Original vintage signed ballpoint self-portrait of Mauldin smoking a cigarette on an off-white 6 x 9.5 album page, signed and inscribed in blue ballpo

Cartoonist, illustrator for Tarzan, and the creator of Turok (1892–1973). Original vintage signed ink and graphite sketch of Tarzan and his ape compan

Original vintage signed ink and graphite sketch of Flip, the cigar-chomping clown from the Little Nemo comic strip, on an off-white 9.5 x 6 album page

Ideal original vintage signed ink and graphite sketch of a well-dressed Jiggs from the comic strip Bringing Up Father addressing a small black cat, “T

Illustrator (1874–1944) best known for creating the cartoon cupids, The Kewpies, which were featured in women's magazines and comic strips until...

Pioneer of American newspaper comic strips (1857–1937) best known for his comic strip Happy Hooligan. Two vintage signed sketches on individual off-wh

Cartoonist for the New York World and Puck (1870–1909). Original vintage signed ink sketch of a man smoking a cigarette on an off-white 6 x 9.5 album

English cartoonist and illustrator (1872–1944) best known for his drawings of complicated machinery. Original vintage signed ink sketch of a man with

Original vintage signed graphite and felt tip sketch of Popeye the Sailor Man saying “Ahoy, Francis…Be a good swab an’ eat the green weed!” on an off-

Original vintage signed ink and graphite sketch of The Little King on an off-white 6 x 9.5 album page, signed in black ink, “O. Soglow.” In fine condi

American author and illustrator (1907–2003) best known for his distinctive cartoons for the New Yorker. Original signed ink sketch of a man yelling on

Original vintage signed ink sketch of Paw from the famous comic strip ‘Polly and Her Pals’ on an off-white 9.5 x 6 album page, signed and inscribed, “

Original vintage signed ink sketch of two classic Beetle Bailey characters on an off-white 6 x 9.5 album page, inscribed within their speech bubbles,

Original vintage signed ink and graphite sketch of a small portrait of Dumb Dora saying “Is this little enough, Francis?” on an off-white 6 x 9.5 albu

American cartoonist best known for his work on Thimble Theatre with Popeye (1910–1985). Original vintage signed ink sketch of Popeye on an off-white 6

Large and crisp ballpoint signature, “Walt Disney,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2.5 slip. Archivally triple-matted and framed with a portrait and plaque to

Folding dinner menu for a commemorative supper honoring Mr. and Mrs. Walt Disney to be held at the Mansion House, Dublin, on June 24, 1959, following

Set of three limited edition hand-painted animation cels, each 14 x 11, signed in black felt tip by artist Marcia Fertig, and set against pre-printed

Limited edition hand-painted animation cel showing Daffy Duck sleuthing about as Sherlock Holmes, numbered 83/100, 12 x 9.25, signed in the lower righ

Limited edition hand-painted animation cel showing Porky Pig as Professor Watson holding a pipe and saying, “‘Eh-eh-buh-buh-ali-uli-eel-uh-elementary

ALS in pencil, signed “Chuck,” one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, January 14, 1975. Letter to Mark, in part: “Answering a nasty letter is so eas

Original graphite and colored pencil sketch of actor Edward G. Robinson sticking up Bugs Bunny, accomplished by Ross on a white 12.5 x 10.5 sheet of a

Original signed graphite and colored pencil model sketches of Bugs Bunny in a variety of poses on a white 16.5 x 13.5 sheet of animation paper, signed

Original production drawing of Bugs Bunny pretending to be a track star as a disgruntled Yosemite Sam prepares to fire his pistol. Accomplished in gra

TLS signed “Charles M. Schulz,” one page, 7.25 x 11, Charles M. Schulz Creative Associates letterhead, May 3, 1996. In full: “I don’t think you have a

Excellent vintage ballpoint sketch of Snoopy bounding through the air on a beige 5.75 x 4 album page, signed and inscribed, “For Francis with best wis

Signed book: Christmas is Together-Time. San Francisco: United Features Syndicate, 1964. Hardcover, 5.5 x 5.75. Signed on the first free end page in b

Large original signed orange felt tip sketch of Charlie Brown on the pitcher’s mound wearing a baseball cap and glove on an off-white 14 x 17 sheet af

Hand-painted animation cel featuring Scooby-Doo and Shaggy crashing into each other in a darkened hallway, used in the 1985 production of ‘The 13 Ghos

Hand-painted animation cel featuring Scooby-Doo, Daphne, and Shaggy walking warily through a Middle Eastern town, used in the 1985 production of ‘The

Original graphite and colored pencil sketch entitled ‘Popeye Takes a Swing,’ showing the large-armed sailor in a baseball uniform moments after connec

Limited edition sericel entitled ‘Tallstacks,’ numbered 7/2500, 16.75 x 13, depicting Popeye, Olive Oyl, Wimpy, and his four nephews about to board a

Exceptional 2.25 x 3.75 carte-de-visite photo of Andersen, signed along the bottom in black ink, “H. C. Andersen.” Reverse bears a pencil notation dat

ALS, one page, 4.5 x 7, April 25, 1883. Letter to “Lady Violet.” In full: “Had I only known your wish before! As it is, if I can possibly catch one of

TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, February 13, 1939. Letter to Jean B. Richard, in full: “In reply to your letter of February 9, I am sorr

Wonderful vintage matte-finish 3.75 x 5.25 bust-length portrait of a middle-aged Clemens, signed and inscribed on the reverse in black ink, “For Mr. B

Unusual ink signature featuring his pen name, “Mark Twain,” penned across his given name, “Truly Yours, S. L. Clemens,” on a slip affixed to a 6 x 9.5

Ink signature, “Mr. & Mrs. Charles Dickens, London, England,” on an off-white 9.25 x 1.5 slip clipped from a housing register, dated January 22,...

ALS, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.25 x 7, January 12, 1850. Letter to reference book editor Joseph T. Haydn, best known for compiling Haydn’s

Outstanding ALS, one page, 4.5 x 7, May 29, 1857. Letter to writer Henry Morley, in part: “Many thanks for your book, which I hope and believe will do

Untranslated ALS in French, signed “Alr. Dumas,” one page, 5.25 x 8, no date but postmarked November 13, 1855. Addressed on the reverse of the second

Handsome portrait etching of Frost by Richard Hood, 6.25 x 7.25, signed in the lower border in fountain pen by the poet, “Robert Frost,” and in pencil

ALS, one page both sides, 5 x 6.75, no date but postmarked November 4, 1930, Amherst, Massachusetts. Letter to Martha Ellen Sachs, in full: “I should

Sought-after ink signature in Cyrillic on an off-white card with an attractive 6 x 9.5 album page hand-embellished with a calligraphic title and posta

Very bold ink signature, “Henrik Ibsen, 1893,” on a clipped slip with an attractive 6 x 9.5 album page hand-embellished with a calligraphic title and

Annotated article in French, unsigned, one page, 4.25 x 6.5, July 22, 1870. Printed version of Hugo’s open letter entitled “To the Women of Guernsey,”

ALS in French, signed “Maupassant,” one page on a 5 x 3 postcard, January 30, no year. In part (translated): “I am taken with a migraine, and it is im

Fantastic ALS signed “T. E. Shaw,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4 x 6.75, December 11, 1928. Letter to writer Henry Williamson, written from M

ALS signed “Walter Scott,” one page, 7.25 x 6.25, no date. Letter concerning a quarrel between Lord Byron and Samuel Rogers. In part: “I never heard R

TLS signed “Margaret Mitchell Marsh,” one page, 7.25 x 10.25, personal letterhead, February 6, 1947. Letter to Josephine Chandler, in part: “Some of t

ALS signed “G. Bernard Shaw,” one page, 8 x 10, The Christian Science Monitor letterhead, December 16, 1925. Response at the bottom of a letter writte

Fantastic felt tip sketch and handwritten draft on both sides of a 8.25 x 10 manilla envelope. On one side, Silverstein has drawn a large and whimsica

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 stu

Teacher, journalist, and minister (1815–1891) who is said to have written ‘Go west, young man’ in an 1851 editorial in the Terre Haute Express. ALS si

Signed book: East of Eden. First edition, limited issue of 1500. NY: Viking Press, 1952. Hardcover with slipcase, 6.5 x 9.25, 602 pages. Nicely signed

ALS signed “A Tennyson,” one page, 4.25 x 7.25, May 26, 1848. In full: “Wordsworth’s direction is Rydal Mount, Grasmere in Westmoreland or Cumberland—

TLS, one page, 6 x 9, personal letterhead, no date but postmarked May 1, 1972. Letter to Miss Donna Sadlier, in full: “It was most kind of you to writ

Untranslated ALS in French, one page, 4.25 x 6.75, October 7, 1898. In fine condition. An appealing, boldly penned example.

ALS in French, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.25 x 5.25, December 30, 1892. Letter to the artist Raymond Ducrest de Villeneuve. In part (transla

ALS signed “N. Webster,” one page, 7.75 x 9.75, April 24, 1841. Letter to Gideon Hawley in Albany. In full: “Mr. Medfield, the bearer, goes to Albany

ALS, one page both sides, 4.5 x 3.5, Chiltern Court stationery card, September 16, 1934. Letter to Herbert W. Mansfield, in part: “If you are interest

ALS signed “V. W.,” one page on a 3.5 x 5.5 postcard, no date but postmarked June 19, 1934. Letter to her friend Lyn Irvine, writer and editor of the

Signed book: Beau Brummell. Limited edition, numbered 543/550. NY: Rimington & Harper, 1930. Hardcover with slipcase, 9.5 x 12.75, 8 pages. Cris...

Untranslated ALS in French, one page, 5.25 x 8, February 23, 1895. In fine condition, with intersecting folds. Accompanied by a letter from the Univer

Attractive ink signature, “Yrs. truly, L. M. Alcott,” on an off-white slip affixed to an appealing 6 x 9.5 album page hand-embellished with a calligra

Signed book: The Stories of Ray Bradbury. First edition, first printing. NY: Alfred A. Knopf, 1980. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.75 x 9.5, 884 pages.

DS, one page both sides, 6 x 8.75, December 3, 1964. Bradbury’s AFTRA membership application, filled out and signed by Bradbury twice, “Ray Bradbury,”

Personal check, 8.5 x 3, filled out and signed by Burroughs, “E. R. Burroughs,” payable to E. R. Andrews DDS for $25, February 2, 1939. In fine condit

Desirable ballpoint signature, “Agatha Christie,” on a white card attractively matted and framed with a portrait to an overall size of 11 x 13. In fin

ALS in French, one page, 7 x 10, Santo-Sospir letterhead, August 3, 1959. Untranslated letter to Monsieur Carrand. Double-matted with the original mai

Pen name of the French novelist Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette (1873–1954), best known for such works as the Claudine series, La Chatte, and Gigi. Untransl

ALS, two pages, 5.5 x 8.5, March 14, 1920. Letter to Jeremiah Cullen. In part: “If you still have the copy of Sister Carrie you mention, 1st edition,

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

ALS, one page both sides, 7 x 9, King’s College letterhead, October 28, 1958. Thoughtful letter to writer Rex Warner. In part: “My glimpse of you yest

Lawyer-turned-writer (1889–1970) best known as the creator of fictional defense attorney Perry Mason. TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, Fe

Partly-printed DS, signed “Nath. Hawthorne,” one page, 8.75 x 6.5, May 26, 1848. Customs document for the district of Salem and Beverly, in part: “We

ALS signed “O. W. Holmes,” one page, 4.25 x 6.75, November 26, 1889. Letter to Secretary of the Commonwealth Henry B. Pierce, in full: “Please accept

ALS signed “Oliver Wendell Holmes,” one page, 8.5 x 9.25, April 11, 1888. Letter to Wyatt W. Randall, in full: “I must take the pen myself to thank yo

Vintage glossy 7 x 5 photo of Hughes signing autographs for a crowd of adoring African-American youth, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “For Clif