RR Auction: Fine Autographs & Artifacts

Bold fountain pen signature in Bengali on an off-white 8.5 x 10.75 sheet, with “2nd February, 1925” added in his own hand. In fine condition, with cen

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

ANS in French, unsigned, one page, 4.5 x 7.25, no date but circa 1730s. Letter transmitting an address. In part (translated): “Monsieur Thiriet, c/o M

Handsome 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo of Verne at his desk, signed in the lower border in black ink. In fine condition, with minor toning and creasing to

TLS, one page both sides, 5 x 8, September 20, 1927. Letter to Ellery Sedgwick, in full: “Thank you for your letter. I certainly had no notion that th

Rare matte-finish 7.25 x 9.25 formal portrait of Wells by renowned Washington studio Harris & Ewing, affixed to its original 9.5 x 13.5 mount, s...

Chinese writer (1915–1995) who was best known for the book Song of Youth in 1958, which was adapted into a film in 1959. Untranslated AQS in Chinese c

Boldly penned ANS in French on the front of Zola’s personal calling card imprinted with his name and address, 3.75 x 2.25, no date but circa 1900. In

Austrian novelist and playwright (1881–1942). Matte-finish 3.25 x 5 postcard photo of Zweig in profile, signed and inscribed in German in fountain pen

German-Jewish poet and author (1812–1882) known as the founder of the German ‘tendency novel,’ in which fiction is used as a means of influencing publ

Signed book: Lord John Ten. Limited first edition, unnumbered presentation copy. Northridge, California: Lord John Press, 1988. Hardcover, 7.25 x 9.75

Collection of seven items, each signed by an author, including: Stephen Vincent Benet (TLS), Fitzroy Maclean (signature), A. E. Housman (signature), J

Collection of seven ink signatures of British poets affixed to 4.25 x 6.5 book pages printed with one of his or her poems, most affixed back-to-back,

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

African-American poet (1903–1946) who came to prominence during the Harlem Renaissance. Signed book: Copper Sun. Limited first edition, number 91/100.

Two books: a hardcover first edition of The Name of the Rose, signed and inscribed on the title page in black ink, “For Joe Collins, Umberto Eco”; and

Romantic modernist poet and essayist (1911–1996) who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1979. Glossy 7 x 9.5 photo of Elytis, signed and ins

Signed book: Tappan’s Burro. First edition. NY: Harper & Brothers, 1923. Hardcover, 7.25 x 9.5, 253 pages. Signed on the first free end page in ...

German writer notable in the ‘Young Germany’ movement (1811–1878). A 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of Gutzkow, lengthily signed and inscribed on th

Chinese-American poet and novelist (born 1956). Two items: first, ballpoint signatures in English and Chinese characters on an off-white 5.75 x 4 card

Pen name of Elizabeth Comber (1916–2012) whose novels and autobiographical memoirs covered the span of modern China, gaining her a reputation as an ar

Ink signature, “T. Hardy,” on an off-white 1.25 x .75 slip clipped from the close of a letter, affixed to a 4.25 x 6.5 book page printed with Hardy’s

English poet and children's writer (1930–1998), who was married to Sylvia Plath from 1956 until her suicide in 1963. FDC, 6.25 x 4.25, with a ca...

French actress (1806–1883) who abandoned her career after becoming the mistress of Victor Hugo, to whom she acted as a secretary and traveling compani

Ink signature, “Rudyard Kipling,” on an off-white 2.5 x 1 clipped slip, affixed to a 4.25 x 6.5 book page printed with Kipling’s poem ‘Cities and Thro

Swedish writer (1858–1940) who, in 1909, became the first woman to win the Nobel Prize for Literature. Vintage matte-finish 3.25 x 5.25 signed head-an

Satin-finish 8 x 10 headshot photo of Lee, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.

Ink signature, “Yours truly, Henry W. Longfellow,” on an off-white 4.25 x 2.25 slip bearing a red wax seal, affixed to a slightly larger album page. I

Signed book: The Naked and the Dead. First edition. NY: Rinehart & Company, Inc., 1948. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.75 x 8.5, 626 pages. Signe...

Signed book: No Country for Old Men. First edition. NY: Alfred A. Knopf, 2005. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6 x 8.5, 309 pages. Signed on a free end pa

Signed book: The Hairy Ape. Special limited edition, numbered 320/775. NY: Horace Liveright, 1929. Hardcover with dust jacket, 7.75 x 10.25, 114 pages

Signed book: The Complete Works of Eugene O’Neill, Volume I. Limited edition, numbered 1097/1200. NY: Boni & Liveright, 1924. Hardcover, 6.25 x ...

American actor and author (1791–1852) who achieved theatrical success in London, best remembered as the creator of the song ‘Home! Sweet Home!’ in 182

Bold ink signature, “Ezra Pound,” on an off-white 3.75 x 1 clipped slip, affixed to a 4.25 x 6.5 book page printed with Pound’s poem ‘An Immorality.’

Signed book: Nutcracker. First edition. NY: Crown Publishers, 1984. Hardcover with dust jacket, 10.25 x 10.25, 102 pages. Signed and inscribed on the

Glossy 7.25 x 9.5 photo of Dr. Seuss in front of a feline-inspired background, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “With very best wishes, Dr. Seu

Signed book: Angle of Repose. First edition. NY: Doubleday, 1971. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.75 x 8.5, 569 pages. Signed in black ballpoint on a bo

The eldest daughter (1864–1950) of Russian novelist Leo Tolstoy, who served as the director of the Tolstoy Museum in Moscow during the early 1920s. A

Signed book: Breakfast of Champions. First edition, first printing. Tennessee: Delacorte Press/Seymour Lawrence, 1973. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.7

TLS signed “Tom” (with “Tenn” previously written and struck through), one onionskin page, 8 x 11, Hotel Colon letterhead, July 21, 1956. Letter to Jam

Ink signature, “W. B. Yeats,” on an off-white 3 x 1.5 clipped slip, affixed to a 4.25 x 6.5 book page printed with Yeats’s poem ‘The Lake Isle of Inni

Hungarian-born musician (1881–1945) who, through his far-reaching endeavors as composer, performer, educator, and ethnomusicologist, emerged as one of

Pencil sketch of Bartok by a talented artist on an off-white 3.5 x 4.5 card, signed below by the composer in fountain pen, “Bela Bartok,” and signed i

Signed pencil sketch of the British conductor by acclaimed caricaturist Oscar Berger on an off-white 10.25 x 14.75 sheet, signed by the artist, “Berge

Signed pencil sketch of the great operatic tenor by acclaimed caricaturist Oscar Berger on an off-white 11 x 13.75 sheet, signed by the artist, “Berge

Partial handwritten letter in French, lacking the final leaf with the signature, one page, 5.25 x 7.5, no date [but circa 1858]. Letter to “Mr. Mory,”

Ink signature, “Johs. Brahms, Wien 24 April 94,” on an off-white 3 x 1.75 slip. The reverse bears a four-bar AMQS by Ignacy Paderewski. Double-matted

Pretty glossy 4.5 x 7 publicity photo of the renowned soprano, signed in the lower border in black felt tip, “Maria Callas, 1973.” Some brushing and i

Polish composer (1810–1849) considered one of the great masters of Romantic music. Exceedingly rare handwritten notes in French, unsigned, one page, 5

An exceptional leatherbound guest book, 7.5 x 9.25, compiled between 1900 and 1930, signed inside by a multitude of figures including over thirty comp