RR Auction: Fine Autographs & Artifacts

Exhibition postcard for Chagall’s opening at the Art Institute of Chicago on November 15, 1946, signed on the front in blue ballpoint, “Marc Chagall,”

Pioneering Romanian sculptor (1876–1957) whose art emphasizes clean geometrical lines that balance forms inherent in his materials with the symbolic a

Signed book: Exile’s Return. Limited edition, numbered 286/2000. NY: Limited Editions Club, 1981. Hardcover with slipcase, 6.75 x 10, 281 pages. Signe

Color postcard of Dali’s ‘Carmen and Don Jose Fleeing on Horseback,’ 4 x 5.75, signed at the bottom in purple felt tip. In fine condition, with edgewe

American designer (1907–1978) who, along with his wife Ray, were highly influential in the development of modern architecture and furniture; most nota

Desirable issue of L’Art Vivant magazine from Ensor’s personal collection, August 15, 1929, 38 pages, 9.5 x 12.5, signed in the upper margin of the fr

ALS in pencil, signed “Winslow Homer N. A.,” one page, lightly lined, 8 x 10.5, November 2, 1892. A letter of recommendation written from his Scarboro

Hand-addressed mailing envelope panel, 9.5 x 4.25, addressed by Kahlo in pencil, “Bernardo Chavez, Venustiano Carranza #35, alto.” In very good condit

Washington-based photographer (1821–1882) who learned the craft while managing Mathew Brady’s studio and achieved fame for his images of the Civil War

French artist (1896–1987) associated with the movements of Cubism and Surrealism. ALS in French, one page, 7.25 x 10, May 17, 1967. Untranslated lette

Magnificent series of original preliminary pencil sketches accomplished by Magritte on both sides of three off-white 5.25 x 8 sheets, no date but circ

Fantastic card featuring a colorful print of one of Miro’s artworks, measuring 5.5 x 4.25, signed on the front in pencil, “Miro,” with an untranslated

ALS in French, signed “C. Pissarro,” one page both sides, 5.5 x 8.5, pencil date notation of February 19, 1888. Letter to his wife Julie, in full (tra

Large felt tip signature, “Picasso,” on an off-white 5.75 x 4 card, embellished by the artist with a thick wavy border. The card also bears several re

ALS, one page, 4 x 6.5, Endion letterhead, March 13. Letter to R. C. & Co., in full: “Can I get a copy of ‘Doniphans Expedition By John I. Hughe...

ALS signed “Frederic R.,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.25 x 6.75, Players Club letterhead, no date. Letter to actor Ottis Skinner, in full: “I

ALS in French, signed “Rodin,” one page, 4.25 x 6.5, March 1897. Letter to the novelist Alphonse Daudet. In part (translated): "You did me the ...

Detailed engraved portrait on tissue paper of Woodrow Wilson, 9 x 12.25, signed in the lower border in pencil by the artist, “John S. Sargent,” and th

British architect (1831–1912) associated with the Arts and Crafts movement and Queen Anne revival, best known for his country houses and commercial bu

German actor and playwright (1771–1834) who invented the printing technique of lithography in 1796. Third-person ALS in French, signed within the text

American symbolist painter, book illustrator, and poet (1836–1923) who is best known for his artwork in Edward FitzGerald’s translation of The Rubaiya

Color postcard of Warhol’s 1964 work entitled ‘Flowers,’ 4 x 5.75, signed in the lower border in black felt tip. In fine condition, with faint haloing

Very rare ALS in French, signed “Henry de T. L.,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, no date but circa September 1879. Letter to his little

Wonderful 9.75 x 7 albumen photo of Whistler’s 1862 work ‘Blue and Silver: The Blue Wave, Biarritz,’ affixed to an off-white 13.75 x 11.25 mount, sign

ALS signed “J. McN. Whistler,” one page both sides, 5.25 x 4, Hotel Chatham, Paris letterhead, no date but circa 1898–1899. Letter to fellow expatriat

Distinguished American architect (1853–1906) who was a leading figure of the ‘Beaux Arts’ movement. He is best known for his opulent mansions and for

Hand-corrected typed manuscript draft for an article entitled “Organic Architecture Looks at Modern Architecture,” unsigned, seventeen pages, 8.5 x 11

Handsome color 17 x 13.25 print entitled ‘Teel’s Island’ from Wyeth’s 1962 Four Seasons portfolio, signed and inscribed in the lower border in ballpoi

British sculptor (1916–2002) known for his semi-abstract bronzes. ALS, one page, 10 x 8, April 3, 1959. Letter to German art dealer Rudolph Springer,

Collection of seven softcover and hardcover books, five of which are first editions, each signed by the respective author, with a few adding sketches,

Appealing color 9.2 5 x 10.5 magazine photo of Chagall holding various colored pencils as he sketches outside, signed in the lower border in blue ball

Handsome pairing of photogravures of Native Americans, including: one entitled ‘Naemahlpunkuma-Hahuamis,’ 7.5 x 9.5, captioned along the bottom, ‘From

French architect (1825–1898) known for the Palais Garnier (the Opera House of Paris) and the Opera de Monte-Carlo. Untranslated ALS in French, one pag

Ink signature, “Hirschfeld, Feb. 1978,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card, with Hirschfeld sketching two hands pointing to his name. In fine condition.

English painter (1802–1873) best known for his animal-inspired artwork; his most famous works are the lion sculptures in Trafalgar Square. ALS signed

French painter (1883–1956) known as one of the few female Cubists. ALS in French, one page, 5.5 x 7.5, Grand Hotel de Russie letterhead, no date but p

Neoclassical Spanish painter (1781–1859) who helped to establish the Prado Museum. Manuscript DS in Spanish, signed “Jose de Madrazo,” one page, 8.25

Signed book: The Norman Rockwell Storybook. First edition, fourth printing. NY: Simon and Schuster, 1969. Hardcover with dust jacket, 9.25 x 12.25. 40

Two items: a 5.5 x 3.5 postcard photo of Rockwell smoking his pipe, signed and inscribed in the wide right margin in ballpoint, “My best wishes to Irw

Color 10 x 13.25 magazine print of Rockwell’s famous scene entitled ‘Thanksgiving, 1951,’ signed and inscribed in the lower border in black felt tip,

ALS signed vertically on the reverse of the first page, “John S. Sargent,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, personal letterhead, no date.

Color satin-finish 3 x 4.25 photo of Versace, signed in the lower border in black ink. In fine condition, with trivial soiling and evenly trimmed edge

American designer and sculptor (1908–1982) of the Crazy Horse Memorial in South Dakota. Uncommon glossy 10 x 8 photo depicting the dimensions of the 5

Four hardcover books, all first editions: a copy of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, signed and inscribed on the title page in blue ink, “F...

German writer and novelist (1785–1859) best known for her social circle that included the likes of Goethe, Beethoven, and Puckler. ALS in German, sign

Influential French poet and playwright (1880–1918) credited with coining the word ‘surrealism,’ and writing some of the earliest works to be described

Extensive collection of over 150 books, mostly hardcover, each signed by a different author, including: Isabel Allende; Margaret Atwood; Kay Boyle; Wi

American author (1856–1919) best known for the children’s classic The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Signed book: Father Goose, His Book. First edition, seco

German playwright, poet, and theatre director (1898–1956). Uncommon AQS in German on a thin off-white 5 x 4.25 onionskin sheet, signed below and dated

Signed book: One Christmas. First edition, limited issue, numbered 164/500. NY: Random House, 1983. Hardcover with slipcase, 6 x 9.5, 41 pages. Signed

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

ALS signed “Truman,” one page both sides, 6.5 x 9.75, personal letterhead, September 3, 1952. Letter to noted journalist Leonard Lyons, in part: “I wa

TLS signed “R. C.,” one page, 7.25 x 10.25, personal letterhead, April 14, 1952. Letter to James Keddie, Jr., in full: “Thanks ever so much for your g

Ink signature and inscription, “To Miss Anna Frank—with best wishes. Truly yours, Mark Twain, Aug/08,” on an off-white 4.75 x 2 slip. Cloth-matted and

Beautiful bold ink signature, “Mark Twain,” on an off-white 3 x 1.5 card. Triple-matted and framed with a portrait of Clemens to an overall size of 10

Unusual ink signature, “Truly yours, S. L. Clemens,” with the author signing over the first signature with his pen name, “Mark Twain,” on an off-white

Ink signature, “God bless you & your affectionate bride, S. T. Coleridge, 3 April, 1826, Grove, Highgate,” on an off-white 7 x 2.75 slip clipped...

Ink signature, “Charles Dickens,” on an off-white 3.75 x 1.25 clipped slip. Matted and framed with a portrait and nameplate to an overall size of 6.25

Third-person ALS signed “Mr. Charles Dickens,” one page, 4.5 x 7, February 27, 1846. Letter concerning the chronology of his principal publications. I

Desirable hand-addressed and signed panel removed from a mailing envelope, 4.75 x 2.75, addressed by Dickens to “Tom Taylor Esquire, Local Government

Unusual 5.25 x 9.5 album page featuring affixed handwriting samples of three great British authors, including: one side with a short unsigned note by

Attractive purple ink signature, “Yours ever truly, C. L. Dodgson,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2 slip affixed to a larger album page. In fine condition, wi

ALS in French, signed “A. Dumas,” one page, 5.25 x 8, June 30, 1868. Letter to Hartein, in full (translated): “Could you use three seats in the galler

Fantastic AQS on an off-white 5 x 3.5 album page, signed at the conclusion in crisp ink, “R. Waldo Emerson, 12 Nov’r 1870.” Emerson pens a thoughtful

Boldly penned ALS, one page, 5 x 6.75, November 17, 1930. Letter to Martha E. Sacks, in full: “Suppose we make it February 6th then. That will be the

Handsome portrait etching of Frost by Richard Hood, 6.25 x 7.25, signed in the lower border in fountain pen by the poet, “Robert Frost,” and in pencil

Venetian critic and dramatist (1713–1786). ALS in Italian, one page, 8.5 x 12, December 30, 1773. Letter to Antonio Rambaldo, Count di Collalto. In pa

Exceptional matte-finish 12.5 x 10 gelatin silver photo of William S. Burroughs originally taken by Ginsberg during their first meeting in 1961, lengt

Broadsheet of his poem “Die Feier des siebenten Novembers 1825 dankbar zu erwidern” [The celebration of the seventh of November 1825 grateful to recip

Desirable bank check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out in another hand and signed by Hemingway, “Ernest M. Hemingway,” payable to the bearer for $20, February

ALS in French, signed “Victor H,” one page, 4 x 9.5, January 3, 1865. In full (translated): "You have charmed me sir, with a simple and frighte...

ALS, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 8, December 17, 1853. Letter to John Tucker Prince, in part: “You ask for some anecdote of a journey

Important French poet, painter, writer, and critic (1876–1944) who converted from Judaism to Catholicism at age 39. AMS in French, three pages, 10.5 x

Short AMS signed “F. S. Key, Esqr,” one page on an off-white 3.5 x 1.25 slip, no date but likely circa 1829. Key writes an additional stanza for Rober

German poet, dramatist, novelist and short story writer (1777–1811). ALS in German, signed “Heinrich,” one page, 7.25 x 5, March 14, 1803. Conclusion

Prominent Russian theorist of narodism, philosopher, publicist, and sociologist (1823–1900) who endorsed revolutionary socialist ideals. Two ALSs in C

Nicely penned autograph quote, unsigned, 4.75 x 2, January 16, 1866, in full: “Nature does not give all things to all men. To one She gives the vision

TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.75, personal letterhead, May 19 [1943]. Letter to Miss Lawrence, in full: “Thank you for your letter of May 8th. Your deducti

Signed book: Gone with the Wind. First edition, first printing. NY: The Macmillan Company, 1936. Rebound hardcover, 6.25 x 9, 1037 pages. Signed on th

TLS, one page, 7 x 7.75, personal letterhead, June 5, 1936. Letter to Robert Saltmarsh, a bookseller from New Bedford, Massachusetts, in full: "...

Romanian-French writer (1876–1933) friendly with the intellectual, literary and artistic elite of the day including Marcel Proust, Andre Gide, Paul Va

Rare AMS, five pages, 7.75 x 10.5, December 14, 1894. A full autograph copy of Randall’s Civil War Anthem, “My Maryland!” In part: “I hear the distant

English writer and printer (1689–1761) known for his three epistolary novels: Pamela: Or, Virtue Rewarded; Clarissa: Or the History of a Young Lady; a

DS, signed “J. D. Salinger,” one page both sides, 8.5 x 14, February 25, 1964. Agreement between Salinger and the publisher Ediciones AT of Barcelona

ALS in French, signed “G. Sand,” one page, 4.75 x 7.5, December 29, 1858. Letter to an acquaintance, in part (translated): “I don’t have time to see y

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

ALS in French, signed “Schlegel, professeur de Cologne,” one page, 5 x 7.25, November 23, 1806. Letter to Secretary General of the Ministry of the Int

Boston-born Baptist minister and academic (1808–1895) best known as the lyricist of ‘America’ (‘My Country, ’Tis of Thee’), written while he was a stu

Signed book: The Oak and the Calf. First Harper Row edition. NY: Harper & Row, 1980. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 568 pages. Signed on...

ALS signed “A. Tennyson,” one page both sides, 4.25 x 7, embossed Isle of Wight letterhead, November 11 [1874]. Letter to a professor, in full: “I tha

LS in French, signed “Voltaire,” one page both sides, 6.25 x 7.75, February 26, 1775. Letter to a gentleman, in full (translated): "An old man ...

Fantastic handwritten manuscript, unsigned, one page both sides, 7.5 x 9.5, no date but circa 1854. A page from Thoreau’s draft for his ‘Moonlight’ le

ALS, one page, 7.5 x 9, October 30, 1885. Boldly penned letter from his house in Camden, New Jersey. In part: “Thanks for the copy of ‘Bryant and his

Ink signature, “Walt Whitman,” on an off-white 4.5 x 1.75 slip affixed to a slightly larger sheet. In fine condition, with small tears to top edge and

Glossy 8 x 10 ICM publicity close-up photo of Williams, signed and inscribed in the lower border in black ballpoint, “For Irwin M. Schuett, Tennessee

Partial TLS signed “W. B. Yeats,” one page, 7 x 2, no date. Interesting conclusion of a letter with publishing content. In full: “Watt, my conscience

ANS signed “V. W.,” one page, 5.5 x 3.5, personal letterhead, no date but postmarked June 18, 1934. Short note to her friend Lyn Irvine, writer and ed

ALS signed “Wm. Wordsworth,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 4 x 5, no date but circa 1838. Letter to his daughter Dora, in part: “It is well you

American writer (1832–1911) best known for such verses as ‘Rock Me to Sleep, Mother.’ AMS, one page, 5.25 x 8.25, no date. A full autograph copy of Ak

Ink signature, “L. M. Alcott,” on an off-white 3.25 x 1.75 card. In fine condition, with trivial soiling, and toned adhesive remnants to reverse. Acco