RR Auction: Fine Autographs & Artifacts

Bank check, 7.75 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Clemens, “Samuel L. Clemens,” payable to his brother Orion Clemens for $82, July 26, 1875. Endorsed

ALS, one page, 5.5 x 8.5, June 3, [1878]. Letter to English publisher Andrew Chatto, in full: “Won’t you please send me a paper-covered copy of ‘Innoc

Handwritten manuscript by Clemens, signed within the text, “Mark Twain,” one page, 5.75 x 8.75, circa 1908. Clemens writes down a ‘compliment’ on a sh

ALS in French, one page, 8.25 x 10.5, no date. Untranslated letter to a gentleman mentioning a photo. In fine condition, with central vertical and hor

Desirable handwritten manuscript, unsigned, one page, 7.25 x 3.25, no date but circa late 1840s. A section of Cooper’s draft for ‘Oak Openings,’ publi

ALS signed “J. Conrad,” one page both sides, 8 x 10, personal letterhead, April 21, 1915. Letter to well-known Scottish politician and writer R. B. Cu

ALS, one page, 4.5 x 6, no date. Letter arranging a meeting with “Mr. Thompson,” probably Daniel Greenleaf Thompson, the secretary of the Author’s Clu

French poet and tragedian (1674–1762) whose skill rivaled that of Voltaire. Uncommon autograph endorsement, signed “Crebillon,” at the conclusion of a

Anne Louise Germaine de Stael-Holstein (1766–1817), known as Madame de Stael, was a Swiss author who played an integral part in directing the literary

Boldly signed LS, 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 come