RR Auction: Fine Autographs & Artifacts

ALS in French, signed “C. B.,” one page, 5.25 x 8.25, no date [but 1862]. Letter to his publisher, Auguste Poulet-Malassis, describing the complicated

Crisply-penned handwritten poem, in Spanish, signed at the conclusion, “Jorge Luis Borges 1926,” entitled “Elegia de Palermo.” Poem is dedicated to Ar

Author and illustrator (b. 1925) best known for continuing the Babar the Elephant series of children's books, created by his father. Four fabulo...

Souvenir typescript, one page, 6 x 7, October 16, 1990. A typed copy of his poem ‘The Movies,’ the last lines reading: “the people waste their lives a

Russian writer (1870–1953) best known for his poems and stories, who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1933. Rare ALS in French, signed “Ivan Bouni

Partly-printed DS, signed “Rob’t Burns,” one page, 6 x 4, March 1, 1793. An official document filled out by Burns as the exciseman for Dumfries, Scotl

ALS signed “Byron,” one page, 4.75 x 7.25, November 10, 1820. Letter to Signor Albaghetti. In full: “I have heard of no change of English Ministry—and

TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc. letterhead, April 6, 1937. Letter to the managing editor of the Galveston News-Tribune. In full: “

TLS signed “Agatha Christie Mallowan,” one page, 5.5 x 7, personal letterhead, September 28, 1968. Letter to Mr. Nuttall. In part: “I was most interes

ALS, one page both sides, 5.5 x 7, personal letterhead, September 29, 1967. Letter to E. B. Byrne, in part: “I am so glad your project met with such w

Color postcard depicting the Giant’s Causeway in Ireland’s County Antrim, 5.5 x 3.5, signed in fountain pen, “Mark Twain.” Collector’s notation below

Exceptional matte-finish 4.5 x 6.25 H. Walter Barnett portrait of Twain, affixed to its original 9.5 x 12 photographer’s mount, signed and inscribed i

ALS signed “S. L. Clemens,” one page, 4.5 x 7, personal Farmington Avenue letterhead, June 20, no year but circa 1874. Letter to a bookseller, written

ALS in French, one page, 8.25 x 10, January 29, 1962. Untranslated letter discussing the Eiffel Tower, adding two fabulous sketches of the iconic land

Italian poet, novelist, and dramatist (1863–1938) who distinguished himself as a heroic aviator in WWI. ALS in Italian, three pages on two adjoining s

Important early French surrealist author (1900–1935) who committed suicide at age 35. Wonderful ballpoint sketch on a 8.25 x 10.5 sheet showing a crou

Pseudonym of prominent Danish author Karen Blixen (1885–1962), best known for her account of life in Kenya, Out of Africa, later adapted into an Acade

Ink signature, “Charles Dickens,” on an off-white 2.25 x 1 slip. Double-matted with an image of the author to an overall size of 11 x 17. In very good

Boldly signed ALS, one page, 4.5 x 7.25, May 16, 1843. Letter to “N.W., Senior Esquire,” marked “Private” at the top, in full: “Circumstances have com

Color postcard depicting Pittville Gardens of Cheltenham, 5.5 x 3.5, signed in fountain pen, “X Arthur Conan Doyle,” with a collector’s date notation

ALS signed “A. Conan Doyle,” one page, 5.25 x 3.25, personal letterhead, November 3. Letter to Mrs. Harcourt Rose. In part: “You should make a party t

Uncommon AMS in French, signed “Ale. Dumas,” five pages, 8 x 10.5, no date but circa early 1860s. Dumas’s untranslated manuscript for an article entit

ALS signed “Gabriel,” one page, 7.25 x 10.75, personal letterhead, April 19, 1977. Letter to “Gabriel Marquez Norbutt.” In full: “This letter is to re

Twice-signed book: Mountain Interval. Later printing. NY: Henry Holt and Company, 1921. Hardcover, 6 x 9, 75 pages. Opposite the frontispiece, Frost p

Lebanese-American artist and writer (1883–1931) best known for his writings on religion and for his best-selling 1923 spiritual-philosophical classic

ADS in German, signed “Goethe,” one page, 7.75 x 4.25, November 3, 1806. Goethe orders (translated) “two pints dessert wine.” In very good condition,

LS in French, signed in Cyrillic by Gorky, one page, 5 x 8.5, personal letterhead, no date. Untranslated letter written and also signed by his lover,

Italian playwright (1720–1806) primarily known for his satirical works. ALS in Italian, one page, 7 x 9.5, June 16, 1802. Letter to his younger brothe

Handwritten manuscript, unsigned, nine pages, 3.75 x 6.75, headed “Beaver Dam Camp, October 3, 1927,” on the first page. In part: “We motored from Alt

The First National Bank of Boston check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Hemingway, “Ernest M. Hemingway,” payable to Roberto Herrera for $100,

Signed book: A Farewell to Arms. Later printing. NY: Modern Library, 1932. Hardcover, 4.5 x 6.5, 355 pages. Signed and inscribed on the dedication pag

Ink signature and inscription, “Biarritz, 10/5/54, For Christine with all best wishes always from her friend, Ernest Hemingway,” on a light blue 6 x 4

German psychiatrist who also wrote some short works including Der Struwwelpeter, an illustrated book portraying children misbehaving (1809–1894). ALS

ALS in French, one page both sides, 8.25 x 5.25, La Gorguette, Sanary, letterhead, August 6, 1932. Letter to notable author and artist Jean Cocteau. I

Revered Norwegian playwright and poet (1828–1906) whose works, including A Doll’s House and Hedda Gabler, made him one of the seminal figures of moder

Nice collection of autographs of Italian poets, scholars, and politicians from the collection of Maria Gaspari, primarily penned directly on 11 x 7 al

Danish author (1873–1950) who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1944. Matte-finish 4 x 5.5 portrait of the writer with his hands clasped, a

Russian writer, explorer, and adventurer (1870–1938) best known for his story The Duel. ALS in Cyrillic, signed “A. Kuprin,” one page, 8 x 10.75, Augu

Jewish poet and playwright (1869–1945) famous for her bohemian lifestyle in Berlin, who later fled Nazi Germany for Zurich before settling in Jerusale

Writer (1895–1976) whose compilations and translations of classic Chinese texts into English were bestsellers in the West. ALS, one page, 5 x 8, perso

Italian poet, essayist, philosopher, and philologist (1798-1837). Rare ALS in Italian, signed “Leopardi,” one page, 6.25 x 8.5, December 17, 1828. Unp

Handsome matte-finish 4.25 x 3.25 portrait of London wearing a broad-brimmed outdoorsman’s hat and tie, signed across his chest in black ink. Double-m

Color postcard portraying horse-racing on the Filipino island of Cebu, 5.5 x 3.5, signed in fountain pen, “Jack London, Jan 29/13.” Some light wear to

Scarce oval matte-finish 4.5 x 5.5 formal bust portrait of the poet in his younger years, affixed to a 10 x 13 mount, signed on the mount in black ink

French novelist, playwright, and politician (1760–1797) who was prominent during the Revolution. Handwritten manuscript in French, one page, 4 x 6.5,

ALS signed “Viceroy of Rhode Island,” two pages both sides, 5.75 x 6.5, personal letterhead, February 14, [1928]. Letter to Walter J. Coates, editor o

Major French symbolist poet and critic (1842–1898) whose work anticipated and inspired several revolutionary artistic schools of the early 20th centur

TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.75, personal letterhead, April 27, 1939. Letter to Joseph Cupples in New York. In full: “Thank you very much for your sympath

French naturalist writer (1850–1893) considered the greatest French author of short stories. ALS in French, one page, 4 x 5, no date but circa April 1

An exceptional pair of items related to the publication of a collection of sheet music entitled The Peter Rabbit Music Books, comprised of Potter’s au

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