RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts Featuring The Founding Fathers

Italian poet and novelist (1791–1853). ALS in Italian, signed “Grossi,” one page, 5 x 7.5, December 30. Untranslated letter to a Baron. In fine condit

German author and anthropologist (1786–1859) who was the younger of the Brothers Grimm fairy tale duo. Ink signature, "Wilh. Grimm, Gottingen 2...

German philologist, jurist, and mythologist (1785–1863) best remembered as the elder of the Brothers Grimm and the editor of Grimm's Fairy Tales...

Prolific Norwegian novelist, dramatist, and poet (1859–1952) who won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1920. Scarce 4.25 x 6.5 mounted portrait of Ham

Wonderful handwritten and illustrated poem by Hesse, unsigned, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 7 x 10, circa 1959. The first page features a beauti

Spectacular grouping of three TLSs from Ernest Hemingway, each signed “Ernie,” four total pages, dated between 1953 and 1955, each on Finca Vigia, San

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

Untranslated ALS in French, one page, 5 x 8, black-bordered mourning stationery, June 18, 1874. An impressive letter penned in thick, bold ink; the au

Rare book: A Dictionary of The English Language (two volumes in four bindings). First unabridged American edition. Philadelphia: Moses Thomas, 1818. H

Important Italian poet, essayist, philosopher, and philologist (1798–1837). Rare ALS in Italian, one page, 7.5 x 9.5, November 14, 1817. Letter to the

Baltimore lawyer (1779–1843) who was inspired to write the 'Star-Spangled Banner' after he witnessed the bombardment of Fort McHenry by the ...

ALS, one page, 8.5 x 11, stamped personal letterhead, February 7, 1903. Letter to "Editor, Metropolitan Magazine," in part: "In the &...

French author (1885–1970) who received the 1952 Nobel Prize in Literature. Desirable autograph manuscript in French, signed in the title, "por ...

TLS signed “Margaret Mitchell Marsh,” two pages, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, July 23, 1947. Letter to Mrs. George W. Johnson of the Johnson Prin

TLS signed “Margaret Mitchell Marsh,” three pages, 7 x 11, personal letterhead, February 23, 1939. Letter to Franklin M. Garrett, the author of a rece

Important TLS signed "Geo. Orwell," three pages on two sheets, 6.75 x 8, Barnhill, Isle of Jura letterhead, August 26, 1947. Letter to edi...

Naturalist and author (1838–1914) who helped establish Yosemite National Park. Signed book: Stickeen. Eighth impression. Boston & New York: Houg...

ALS signed “Beatrix Heelis,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, January 20, 1936. Letter to Christopher and Phyllis Fleming, in part: &qu...

Poet and playwright (1891–1970) who fled from Nazi Germany in 1940 and won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1966. Two items: an ALS in German on both

Notorious French novelist and playwright (1740–1814) whose violent sexual escapades and depravity-infused works gave rise to the word 'sadism.&#...