RR Auction: Fine Autographs & Artifacts

Italian writer, poet, dramatist, and patriot (1789–1854). Two items: an untranslated ALS in Italian, signed “Pellico,” three pages on two adjoining sh

American modernist writer and critic (1885–1972) whose works, particularly his poetry, occupy a central place in 20th-century letters. TLS signed “EP,

British author (1785–1859) best remembered for his now-classic memoir of his experiments with drugs, Confessions of an English Opium-Eater. ALS, four

Collection of three ALSs in German, signed “Boni,” each one onionskin page, 5.75 x 8.25 to 8 x 11.75, two undated and one January 25, 1962. Untranslat

Uncommon DS, two pages, 8.5 x 11, The Ayn Rand Letter, Inc. letterhead, June 16, 1976. An agreement between Rand and the Palo Alto Book Service to pub

ALS in French, signed “R. M. Rilke,” one page both sides, 6.25 x 8, July 18, 1923. Letter to editor and owner of Stock publishing house Maurice Delama

French writer (1866–1944) who won the 1915 Nobel Prize for Literature. Archive of material sent by Rolland to the publisher Albert Kundig in Geneva, c

Prominent British painter and writer (1828–1882) who was one of the founders and central figures of the Pre-Raphaelite movement. ALS in Italian, signe

ALS signed “Newt Scamander, a.k.a. JK Rowling,” one page, 8.25 x 11.5, personal letterhead, no date [but received May 29, 2001]. Letter to Howard Bray

ALS in French, unsigned, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 8.25 x 12.75, no date but circa January 1777. Letter to Maitre Gaufridy. In full (transla

TLS signed “J.,” two pages, 5.5 x 8.5, June 25, 1981. Letter to Janet Eagleson, in part: “The sight of summer in full swing has put me off ever since

Substantial handwritten manuscript fragment in French, unsigned, nineteen gridded pages, 8.25 x 10.5, no date. An untranslated and unpublished portion

Eminent French author (1804–1876) born Amantine-Lucile-Aurore Dupin, better known by the masculine pen name she adopted early in her career. Rare 2.25

Novelist (1846–1916) who received the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1905. TLS in French, three pages, 8.25 x 10.5, December 10, 1907. Untranslated sta

A handwritten draft manuscript and notes in pencil, unsigned, on both sides of a 5 x 8.75 airplane paper bag. On one side, he draws a small sketch of

Lengthy AQS on an off-white 4.5 x 7.5 sheet, signed at the conclusion, “Harriet Beecher Stowe, April 25, 1892.” Stowe quotes from the preface of Uncle

TLS, one page on a 5.5 x 3.25 postcard, no date. Letter to Diana Moss, in part: “I have your charming letter of March 17th and I deeply regret that co

Off-white postcard, 5.5 x 3.5, signed in fountain pen, “Rabindranath Tagore,” with a collector’s date notation of 1916 below the signature. Some light

Bengali poet, playwright, philosopher, and author (1861–1941) who became the first non-European to win a Nobel Prize (Literature) in 1913. AMS, one pa

Large and bold ink signature, in Cyrillic, on an off-white 4.5 x 1 slip dated 1902. In fine condition. Accompanied by an unsigned cabinet photo of a y

Australian novelist, actress, and journalist (1899–1996) best remembered for writing Mary Poppins. TLS, one page, 6 x 8, personal letterhead, October

ALS, five pages on three sheets, 7.5 x 9.5, no date. Letter to admirer H. Cotton Minchin regarding publication of The Lord of the Rings, his interests

LS in French, one page, 7.25 x 9, July 11, 1764. Letter to Antoine Maillet du Clarion in Paris, thanking him for the work he sent. In part (translated

Italian modernist poet, journalist, and essayist (1888–1970) considered one of the most prominent contributors to 20th century Italian literature. ALS

TLS signed “Bill,” one page, 8 x 11.25, no date. Letter to Harvey. In full: “O’Hara is much too modest, Hemingway is not only the most important write

ALS in French, one page, 5.25 x 8, July 18, 1884. Letter to dramatist William Bertrand Busnach. In part (translated): "I leave in a few hours. ...

Austrian novelist and playwright (1881–1942). TLS in German, one page both sides, 9 x 11.5, July 23, 1923. Untranslated response to a lady who wanted

Four hardcover books: B Is for Burglar by Sue Grafton, signed on the title page in black felt tip, “Warmly, Sue Grafton”; The Bluest Eye by Toni Morri

Collection of six items signed in ink by a diverse group of American authors, including: Henry W. Longfellow (signature), Erskine Caldwell (signature)

ALS signed “J. M. Barrie,” one page, 5.5 x 7, personal letterhead, March 22, 1922. Letter to Bax, in part: “I have visitors staying here just now but

Ink signature, “Robert Browning, June 14, ’80,” on an off-white 3.25 x 2 clipped card. In fine condition, with slight scattered soiling, and toning to

Glossy 4 x 6 Random House publicity photo of Capote, signed in the lower border in black felt tip. Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 10.5

American biologist and author (1907–1964) best known for the ecological classic Silent Spring. Signed book: The Edge of the Sea. First edition, first

Pen name of Danish author Karen Blixen (1885–1962) best known for Out of Africa and Babette’s Feast, both of which have been adapted into Academy Awar

French author (1844–1924) who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1921. Collection of 14 postcards from his travels in France and Europe, including G

Signed book: North of Boston. Later printing. NY: Henry Holt and Company, 1917. Hardcover, 5.25 x 7.75, 137 pages. Signed on the first free end page i

Fountain pen signature, “Yours truly, T. Hardy,” on an off-white 3 x 1 clipped card. In fine condition.

American author (1836–1902) best known for his colorful tales of California pioneers, including the much-anthologized story ‘The Outcasts of Poker Fla

Color postcard depicting Chepauk Palace in Madras, 5.5 x 3.5, signed in fountain pen, “Rudyard Kipling.” Collector’s notation to reverse indicates tha

Handwritten tribute letter, signed “Alfred A Knopf,” one page, 8 x 10.75, no date, but 1943. Tribute to Walter White commemorating his 25 years of ser

Swedish writer (1858–1940) who, in 1909, became the first woman to win the Nobel Prize for Literature. ALS in German, two pages on two adjoining sheet

Bank of Hawaii check, 6.75 x 2.75, filled out and signed by London, payable to Hawaiian Gazette for $1, April 10, 1915. London has also crossed out th

Two items: first, a bank check, 6 x 2.5, filled out and signed by London, “Jack London,” payable to W. H. Moore for $1.50, September 28, 1909. Double-

ALS signed “Henry W. Longfellow,” one page, 4.25 x 7, October 17, 1867. Letter to A. C. Smith. In full: “I am not quite sure, but I think you will fin

Bank check, 6.75 x 2.75, filled out in another hand and signed by publisher “Ticknor & Fields,” payable to H. W. Longfellow for $636, September ...

TLS signed “Norman,” one page, 8.5 x 11, August 15, 1971. Letter to his editor at Little, Brown and Co. In full: “128,000 words is more than I thought

Signed book: The Executioner’s Song. First edition. Boston: Little, Brown and Company, 1979. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.25 x 9.5, 1056 pages. Signe

Signed book: Days Without End. First edition, limited issue, numbered 123/325. NY: Random House, 1934. Hardcover with slipcase, 7 x 10, 157 pages. Sig

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

French novelist and Martinist (1858–1918) interested in spirituality and mysticism. ANS in French, signed “Peladan,” one page, 4.25 x 3, March 20, 190