RR Auction: Fine Autographs & Artifacts

Glossy 9 x 11 photo of Burroughs taking aim with a rifle, boldly signed in the lower border in fountain pen. In very fine condition. An unusual image

American novelist (1892–1977) best known as the author of such crime/noir classics as The Postman Always Rings Twice and Double Indemnity. TLS, one pa

ALS signed “Truman C.,” one page on a 4 x 5.75 postcard depicting a tranquil moment on the Greek isle of Paros, no date. Letter to Boris Groudinko, in

Signed book: One Christmas. Limited first edition, numbered 133/500. NY: Random House, 1983. Hardcover with slipcase, 6.5 x 9.75, 41 pages. Signed on

Two signed books: a Limited Editions Club hardcover entitled Exile’s Return, numbered 1371/2000, signed on the colophon ink by Malcolm Cowley and phot

African-American poet (1903–1946) who came to prominence during the Harlem Renaissance. Autograph poem on an off-white 8 x 10.5 sheet entitled ‘Revela

Italian poet, novelist, and dramatist (1863–1938) who distinguished himself as a heroic aviator in WWI. Appealing vintage matte-finish 3.5 x 5.5 Itali

Untranslated ALS in French, one page, 4 x 6.5, personal letterhead stamped with France’s “FA” monogram, no date but postmarked July 9, 1895. In fine c

Pair of collaborative handwritten poems from Allen Ginsberg and Ted Berrigan on individual yellow 7 x 4.5 personalized postcards designed by Berrigan,

Circa 1962 Saint–Georges Theatre program for a French production of The Potting Shed, 5.25 x 7, 36 pages, signed and inscribed below his image on the

Partly-printed DS, one page, 8.5 x 14, July 24, 1922. Los Angeles county bail bond for Girchie Takabash in which Grey agrees to “pay to the people of

ALS signed “Oliver Wendell Holmes,” one page both sides, 4.5 x 7, June 21, 1886. Letter to English neurologist William Broadbent, treasurer of the Bri

Third-person ANS signed within the text, one page, 5 x 8, Bolton Street letterhead, July 15, no year. In full: “Mr. Henry James accepts with pleasure

Souvenir typescript of the opening from One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, one page, 8.5 x 11, signed in black ink and blue felt tip, “Ken Kesey, 1995,”

Ink signature, “Harper Lee,” on a white 5.75 x 4 sheet. In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope.

TLS, one page, 7 x 10.5, October 26, 1940. Short letter to Mr. A. S. Burack of The Writer, in full: “I don’t think I shall have any lecture notes for

Uncommon matte-finish 4 x 6 portrait of Maugham in profile, signed in the lower border in blue ballpoint. Attractively double-matted and framed. In fi

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

Hand-addressed mailing envelope, 5.5 x 4.25, addressed by O’Neill to “John Macy, Esq., 214 East 39th Street, New York City,” and signed on the flap, “

French poet, novelist, and dramatist (1849–1926). Untranslated typescript of the poem “Le basier des drapeaux,” six pages, 8 x 12, boldly signed on th

Handwritten testimonial in French, one page, lightly-lined, 6.5 x 8.5, no date. A letter, headed “Dickens,” in full (translated): “He is a marvelous g

Influential English art critic and writer (1819–1900). ALS signed “J. Ruskin,” one page, 4.5 x 7, Denmark Hill letterhead, no date. In part: “I am so

TLS, one page, 7.75 x 9.5, Plas Penrhyn, Penrhyndeudraeth, Merioneth letterhead, January 28, 1963. Letter to Ernest Schwartz, in full: “Thank you for

Handsome pencil sketch done by an aspiring artist, 5.5 x 8.5, signed below in ballpoint by Sendak. In fine condition.

ANS signed “GBS,” one page on a 4.25 x 2 personal correspondence card, July 13, 1943. In full: “As the Allen article is now forgotten I doubt if the e

Signed book: Hell’s Angels. First edition, first printing. NY: Random House, 1967. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6 x 8.5, 278 pages. Signed and inscribe

Pulitzer Prize-winning American novelist (born 1941). Signed book: The Tin Can Tree. First edition. NY: Alfred A. Knopf, 1965. Hardcover with dust jac

Boldly penned untranslated ALS in German, one page, 8.5 x 5.5, February 25, 1929. In very good to fine condition, with light staining to the upper rig

Revered Spanish cellist and composer (1876–1973) widely regarded as the greatest player in the history of the instrument. Matte-finish 3.25 x 5.25 pho

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

AMQS on an off-white sheet of Victor Herbert’s Orchestra letterhead, 8.5 x 11, signed in bold ink, “With best wishes, sincerely yours, Victor Herbert,

Czech composer, musical theorist, folklorist, publicist, and teacher (1854–1928) considered one of the most important opera composers of the first hal

Untranslated ALS in Italian, signed “R. Leoncavallo,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.25 x 7, May 3, no year. In fine condition, with a small tea

AMQS on an off-white 5.75 x 3.5 album page. Mascagni pens three bars of music and lyrics from ‘Cavalleria,’ titling it at the top, and signing below t

Crystal-clear 3.75 x 5.25 album photo of Massenet in an overcoat, presented in a gold 8.5 x 10.5 mat, boldly signed and inscribed on the mat in ink, “

Collection of seven items signed by musicians: a two-bar chorale AMQS by Sir Michael Costa with the lyrics, “Help me O Lord!,” signed below in black i

Scarce 3.25 x 5 postcard photo of Ravel in a serious bust-length pose, boldly signed and inscribed on the reverse in fountain pen, “A Mademoiselle Mon

Matte-finish 8 x 10 close-up portrait of Toscanini, signed boldly in the lower border in red fountain pen. In fine condition, with a couple areas of s

AMQS and sentiment in French, signed “G. Rossini,” on an off-white 11 x 7 sheet, dated February 16, 1864. Rossini inscribes to “Ma bonne Adeline,” Ade

Boldly penned untranslated ALS in Italian, signed “G. Rossini,” one page, 6.25 x 4, no date. In very good to fine condition, with soiling and a few sp

Italian composer (1813–1901) who was one of the most influential figures in the history of opera. AMQS on an off-white 8.25 x 5.25 sheet. Verdi pens 1

Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite profile portrait of Wagner by Elliott & Fry, circa 1877, signed below the image in purple ink, “Richard Wagner....

Remarkable collection of nearly 500 items signed by a wide assortment of composers, lyricists, singers, performers, and others related to the canon of

Coltrane Live at Birdland album signed and inscribed inside the gatefold in blue ballpoint, “John Coltrane, To ‘Tee,’ Thanks.” In very good condition,

Lovely ebony-bodied Gibson B. B. King Lucille right-handed electric guitar with gold hardware and pearloid fret markers, model no. ARLCEBGH1 and seria

Uncommon color satin-finish 11 x 14 head-and-shoulders photo of a young Sinatra wearing a polka dot bow tie, signed in blue felt tip. In fine conditio

ALS signed “Patsy, Charlie, & Julie,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, August 10, 1960. Letter to Ree and Pat Flynt, in full: “Well ga...

Choice vintage ballpoint signatures of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr on a pink 4.25 x 3.25 album page. In fine conditi

Desirable full set of blue ballpoint signatures, “John Lennon,” “Love, Paul McCartney,” “George Harrison,” and “Ringo Starr,” on individual 5 x 3 albu

Vintage ballpoint signatures of John Lennon, George Harrison, Paul McCartney, and Ringo Starr on a folded off-white sheet of Appointment Consultants l