RR Auction: Fine Autographs & Artifacts

Italian poet, translator, and librettist (1798–1885) whose work included collaborations with Giuseppe Verdi. Two autograph poems in Italian on an off-

TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.75, personal letterhead, August 5, 1942. Letter to Franklin Rouda at Harvard University. In part: “You ask me whether the aut

French naturalist writer (1850–1893) considered the greatest French author of short stories. Boldly penned ALS in French, one page, 4 x 5, monogrammed

French writer (1871–1922) known for the sixteen-volume In Search of Lost Time, regarded as one of the greatest achievements in world literature. Unsig

French novelist and poet (1822–1861) best remembered as the author of La Vie de Boheme, which was later adapted into the famous operas by Puccini and

Very rare DS, two pages, 8.5 x 11, August 4, 1969. Document extending a deadline for an option agreement between Nabokov and McGraw Hill International

ALS signed “Geo. Orwell,” one page, 5.5 x 7, October 2, 1949. Letter to an admirer. In part: “Many thanks for your letter & the review of ‘1984....

Exceptional handwritten manuscript in French, unsigned, one page, 8 x 10.5, no date but circa 1938–1939. A page from Saint-Exupery’s draft for a socio

Untranslated ALS in French, signed “G. Sand,” one page, 6 x 7.75, blindstamped monogrammed letterhead, no date. In very good condition, with intersect

Scarce paperstock 4.5 x 7.5 book photo of Jean-Paul Sartre and Simone de Beauvoir side-by-side, signed in the lower border in blue felt tip by both. I

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

TLS in French, signed “J. Sartre,” five pages on three gridded sheets, 8 x 10.5, April 21, [1940]. Fine letter to the French actress Wanda Kosakiewicz

German poet, translator, and critic (1767–1845) known for his translations of Shakespeare. ALS in German, signed “Schlegel,” one page, 5 x 6.5, Decemb

Signed book: The Viking Portable Library of Steinbeck. Later printing. NY: Viking Press, 1943. Hardcover with dust jacket, 4.5 x 7, 568 pages. Signed

Irish author (1847–1912) best known for his horror classic Dracula. ALS, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, blindstamped Lyceum Theatre letterh

Incredibly rare handwritten letter fragments by Swift penned on both sides of two slips, unsigned, measuring approximately 5 x 4.25 together,

TLS, one page, 5.25 x 7, blindstamped personal letterhead, January 12, 1966. Letter to an admirer, in full: “Thank you very much for your birthday gre

Boldly penned ALS in French, signed “V,” one page, 7 x 9, October 23 [with “1754” noted in another hand in the upper left corner]. Letter to his Germa

LS in French, signed “Voltaire, gentilhomme de la chambre du Roy,” one page both sides, 7.25 x 9, October 6, 1766. Letter to Antoine Maillet du Clairo

Author and lexicographer (1758–1843) who published the first comprehensive dictionary of American English. Handwritten manuscript fragment from a draf

Author and essayist noted for his advocacy of environmental issues (1927–1989). A book page featuring the opening of Desert Solitaire, 4 x 7, signed a

Spanish poet (1898–1984) awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1977. ALS in Spanish, one onionskin page, 8.5 x 10.5, Madrid, January 26, 1960. Sca

American writer (1857–1948) and feminist. Vintage matte-finish 7.5 x 9.75 Hoover Art Company photo of Atherton in profile, signed and inscribed in fou

Collection of seven unsigned cabinet photos of authors and a handful of other notable figures, all measuring the standard 4.25 x 6.5, including: James

Norwegian writer (1832–1910) who received the 1903 Nobel Prize in Literature. ALS in German, signed “Bjornst. Bjornson,” one page, 7.5 x 9, September

French novelist best known for authoring The Bridge over the River Kwai and Planet of the Apes (1912–1994). Ballpoint signature, “P. Boulle,” on an of

Signed book: Other Voices, Other Rooms. Limited edition. Franklin Center, Pennsylvania: Franklin Library, 1979. Hardcover, 5.75 x 8.75, 194 pages. Nic

Author, playwright, traveler, and socialite, perhaps best known for her travelogues (1750–1828). Manuscript DS, one page, 7.5 x 4.5, January 23, 1768.

Avant-garde Swiss author and dramatist (1921–1990). Glossy 5 x 7 photo of Durrenmatt smoking his pipe, signed in the lower border in black felt tip. I

TLS signed “Robert A. Heinlein,” one page, 5.75 x 7.75, personal letterhead, August 31, 1961. Letter to Mr. A. Van Hageland in Belgium. In part: “I am

Official Rawlings Major League baseball signed in blue ballpoint on the sweet spot. In fine condition.

Signed book: Night Shift. Later printing. Garden City, NY: Doubleday, 1978. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.75 x 8.5, 336 pages. Signed and inscribed on

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 head-and-shoul

Three Central Bank checks, each filled out and signed by London, each stamp-dated April 2, 1907. In overall very good condition, with London’s signatu

ALS signed “Henry W. Longfellow,” one page, 7.75 x 9.75, October 21, 1840. Letter to W. F. M. Van Sicklen at the University of Vermont. In full: “I ha

Ink signature, “Yours truly, Henry W. Longfellow,” on an off-white 4 x 1.5 slip. Handsomely cloth-matted and framed with an engraved portrait to an ov

American writer (1893–1960) originally best known for his Mr. Moto spy stories who later achieved popular success and critical respect for his satiric

ALS, one page, 8.5 x 11, March 13, 1959. Letter to Ernst Riemschneider, in part: “Have you seen the Reworked ed. of ‘Big Sur’ book? It’s in Bartell’s

Nice print of Miller’s painting entitled ‘Sevasty-Sevasty’ held in the collection of Bern Porter, 8.5 x 11, signed below the image in black ink. In fi

A color glossy 8.25 x 11.75 photo of Miller, signed in black ink; and a souvenir typescript of a scene from Death of a Salesman, in German, signed at

French poet (1830–1914) who shared the 1904 Nobel Prize in Literature. Untranslated ALS in French, signed “F. Mistral,” one page, 4.5 x 7, November 24

Collection of eight ink signatures on individual slips and cards and one FDC, each signed in ink by a different winner of the Nobel Prize in Literatur

American actor and author (1791–1852). His most famous single work is the song ‘Home, Sweet Home.’ ALS, one page, 8 x 10.25, April 12, 1848. Letter to

Printed color illustration of the Cat in the Hat on an off-white 5.5 x 8.5 sheet, signed and inscribed, “One cat for Ervin Straubhaar with best wishes

Signed book: Hell’s Angels. Second printing. NY: Random House, 1967. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6 x 8.5, 278 pages. Signed on an unaffixed bookplate

Pioneering Czech feminist writer and nationalist politician (1862–1934) who was the first female elected to the Czech legislature. Attractive 4.25 x 6

Austrian novelist, playwright, and poet (1890–1945). Vintage glossy 4.5 x 8 publicity photo for his then-upcoming novel The Song of Bernadette, signed

American essayist, humorist, author, and editor (1899–1985) best known for his longtime association with the New Yorker magazine and for his best-sell

German composer and music publisher (1775–1842). ALS in German, signed “Andre,” one page, 8 x 10, April 7, 1837. Untranslated letter to Julius Rietz i

French composer of operas (1838–1875). ALS in French, one page both sides, 5 x 8.25, no date. Untranslated letter of condolence. In fine condition, wi

Exceptional autograph musical manuscript, 10.5 x 13.75, seven pages on four musically lined sheets, nicely signed at the conclusion in fountain pen. A

Manuscript DS in French, signed “F. Chopin,” one page, 8 x 5.25, November 19, 1846. Copyright document prepared by a representative of publishers Bran

Extraordinarily important autograph sketchleaf for Beethoven’s Missa Solemnis, one page both sides, 11 x 9.5, no date, but circa 1820–21. In ink and p

Superb collection of four ALSs in French by Debussy, two signed “A. Debussy” and two signed “Claude Debussy,” totaling ten pages, dated between 1885 a

Wonderful AMQS on an off-white 8.25 x 6 sheet, signed and inscribed on the right side in French (translated): “These two measures become admirable und

German composer (1812-1883) chiefly remembered for his opera Martha, which was popular in the 19th century. ALS in German, signed “Fr. Flotow,” one pa

Uncommon matte-finish 4 x 5.75 postcard photo of the conductor in a head-and-shoulders pose, signed in fountain pen, “Furtwangler.” Silvering to dark

Eminent Danish composer and conductor (1817–1890). ALS in Danish, signed “Niels W. Gade,” one page, 5.5 x 8.5, no date. Untranslated invitation to a d

Important Norwegian composer and pianist (1843–1907) whose works, often with a strong nationalistic flavor, include such repertory staples as the inci

Romanian classical pianist (1895–1960), renowned for her interpretational performances and recordings of Mozart, Beethoven, Schumann, and Scarlatti. A

ALS in German, one page both sides, 8.75 x 11.25, Grand Hotel Milano & Helvetia letterhead, August 1936. Letter to his mother, who was unhappy w...

Matte-finish 3.25 x 5.25 head-and-shoulders postcard photo of Korngold, signed in the lower border in black ink, adding a brief AMQS from his opera “V

Celebrated soprano (1820–1887), known as the ‘Swedish Nightingale,’ who, under the management of P. T. Barnum, became the most renowned and highly pai

Austrian composer, author, and companion of famous men (1879–1964). Four ALSs in German, signed “Alma,” totaling seven pages, 10.5 x 8.25, circa 1930.

Handsome matte-finish 3.25 x 5.5 postcard photo of Mahler as a young man, signed and inscribed circa 1900 in German in black ink, “Zur freundlichen Er

ALS in German, one page, 3.5 x 4.5, no date but circa May 1832. Untranslated letter to Mme. Moscheles, wife of the pianist Ignaz Moscheles. Mendelssoh

Bohemian composer and piano virtuoso (1794–1870), whose career after his early years was based initially in London, and later at Leipzig, where he suc

ALS in French, one page both sides, 8.25 x 10.5, Le Grand Coteau letterhead, no date. Letter to the unnamed Winnaretta Singer, Princess Edmond de Poli

Amazing archive of handwritten drafts and fragments by Giuseppe Adami for the libretto of Puccini’s last opera, Turandot, totaling about 585 pages, ci

Choice AMQS on an off-white 5.75 x 3.5 card, crisply signed and inscribed in black ink, “A Madame Lucy Haupt, Maurice Ravel.” Ravel pens the opening t

Eminent Russian composer (1844–1908) best known for such brilliantly orchestrated works as Scheherazade and for operatic staples like Sadko, The Tale

Prolific German composer (1873–1916) best known for his densely contrapuntal, Bach-inspired keyboard works. Large AMQS on an off-white 8.75 x 5.5 ligh

Composer of classical music and a virtuoso pianist (1901–1999) who achieved great success despite being nearly blind from an early age. Two TLSs in Sp

ALS in French, signed “G. Rossini,” one page, 6 x 9, June 6, 1859. Letter to Monsieur Worms. In part (translated): "I was well satisfied with t...

Academy Award–winning Hungarian-born composer (1907–1995) best known for his scores to such classic films as Spellbound, Double Indemnity, and Ben Hur

Composer and one of the most distinguished pianists of the Romantic era (1819–1896). She and her husband, composer Robert Schumann, were early champio

Ink signature, “Smetana,” on an off-white 1.75 x 1 clipped slip affixed to a 6.5 x 10.25 trimmed mount bearing a 6.5 x 8 portrait of the Czech compose

Strauss’s personal calling card imprinted with his name, 3.75 x 2.25, with an unsigned handwritten note in German penned on the front and back. In par

Postcard featuring an illustrated depiction of Strauss, 3.5 x 5.5, signed in the lower border in blue ink, “Johann Strauss.” In fine condition, with a

Concert pianist (1887–1961) and older brother of philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein who, after losing his right arm in World War I, devised novel techniq

German Baroque composer and multi-instrumentalist (1681–1767) who was favorably compared and arguably more popular than his close friend Johann Sebast

Supremely desirable AMQS on an off-white 11.25 x 8.5 sheet, signed at the conclusion in ink, “G. Verdi,” and dated at Naples, December 12, 1849. Verdi

ALS in Italian, two pages, 4.75 x 8, March 3. Letter to Signor Montalti. In part (translated): “Please accept my overwhelming thanks for the elegant d

Vintage glossy 4.75 x 7 photo, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To my dear friend Jacob, with much love, Maria Callas, 1964.” Double-matted an

Beautiful glossy 8 x 10 photo of the opera singer, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Bob Hagedorn, Sincerely, Maria Callas, 1971.” Matted to

French Romantic composer and pianist (1841–1894). ALS in French, signed “Chabrier,” one page, 5 x 8, August 22, 1881. Chabrier recommends the violin p

Italian conductor and composer (1892-1967) widely recognized as one of the most distinguished operatic conductors of the twentieth century. Matte-fini

Russian violinist (1891–1967), who began his virtuosic career as a child and played Carnegie Hall at age 17. His recording career spanned six decades,

Important Spanish composer (1876–1946) who takes a place among the most distinguished figures in twentieth-century music. TLS in French, one page, 8 x

Composer and pianist (1822–1890) who won some official recognition as the nominated successor of Benoist as organ professor at the Conservatoire. ALS

German composer known for his lieder (1815–1892). AMQS on an off-white 12.5 x 4 sheet, signed at the conclusion in black ink, “Halle, 14th Jul. ’73, R

Italian composer known for his operas (1867–1948). AMQS on an off-white 5 x 6.5 album page, Giordano pens two bars from his opera Mese Mariano, signin

German Romantic composer (1854–1921) best known for the opera Hansel und Gretel. AMQS on an off-white 10 x 4.25 musically lined sheet, signed at the c

Austrian conductor (1896–1946) who became principal conductor of the Munich Philharmonic in 1938. Due to his support of the Nazi party he was dismisse

DS in German, one page, 8.25 x 5.75, August 28, 1955. Certificate confirming Antonio Tusa's attendance at Karajan's master course in conduct...

German pianist (1846–1928) and Student of Sigmund Lebert and Franz Liszt who made her first appearance in England in 1866, playing regularly at the Ph

Untranslated ALS in French, signed “Meyerbeer,” one page both sides, 7.25 x 10, blindstamped personal letterhead, June 1, 1855. Double-matted and fram

Important Italian composer (1924–1990), best known for his works in an advanced ‘serial’ idiom and for his creative use of electronic resources. Color

Russian cellist and conductor (1927–2007). Color glossy 8 x 10.75 photo of Rostropovich, signed in black ballpoint, “M. Rostropovich, 15/IV. 2005.” In

Uncommon 4 x 6 cabinet photo of Rubinstein, signed at the bottom of the image in black ink, “Ant. Rubinstein.” Published by Fritz Luckhardt of Vienna.