RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts featuring Presidents and Animation

Swedish sculptor (1875–1955) whose most famed works include the Gustaf Vasa statue at the Stockholm Nordic Museum, the Poseidon statue in Gothenburg,

Personal check, 8.25 x 3, filled out and signed by Maxfield Parrish, payable to Albert E. Burbank for $5.98, June 3, 1946. In fine condition.

French artist (1876-1958) and a member of the Fauvists, his work is typically marked by bold colors and eccentric brushwork. Untranslated ALS in Frenc

Felt tip signature, "Andy Warhol,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. In fine condition.

ALS signed “J. M. Barrie,” one page, 5.5 x 7, Adelphi Terrace House letterhead, January 17, 1932. In part: "I would do as you ask willingly but...

DS, two pages, 8.5 x 13, September 30, 1921. Agreement between Edgar Rice Burroughs and A. C. McClurg & Company, in which the former desires to ...

Extraordinary matte-finish 8.25 x 10.75 studio portrait, signed and inscribed in the borders in ink, "To Edward Quintaro, greetings & all g...

ALS, one page, 5.5 x 7, personal letterhead, November 26, 1959. Short letter of thanks for roses. In full: "What lovely red roses! Only one per...

TLS signed “Love, Phil,” one page, 8.5 x 11, February 23, 1981. Letter to science fiction author Patricia Warrick, in full: "I lay awake all ni...

Very appealing 4 x 6.5 cabinet portrait of Charles Dickens in a full-length pose, showing the adored scribe standing at his desk and holding a top hat

Outstanding ALS signed “Charles L. Dodgson, alias 'Lewis Carroll',” four pages on two adjoining black-bordered sheets, 4.5 x 7, November 13,...

ALS signed "A. Conan Doyle," one page, 5 x 7, personal letterhead, December 9, 1922. Letter to R. D. Blumenfeld, who served as the editor ...

Distinguished French novelist (1802–1870) of such historical classics as The Count of Monte Cristo, The Three Musketeers, and The Man in the Iron Mask

American historian and poet (1818–1877) who was the first writer to record the lives of women who contributed to the American Revolutionary War. Marve

ALS in French, signed “Gve. Flaubert,” one page both sides, 5.25 x 8, no date but circa 1854. An effusive and impatient letter to a fellow author and

TLS signed “Yours ever, Ian Fleming,” one page, 8 x 10, Kemsley House letterhead, September 21, 1955. Letter to journalist and spy Antony Terry of the

Autograph manuscript by Julia Ward Howe entitled 'To Preserve Paul Revere's House," penned on three 5.5 x 9 pages, no date but circa 19...

ALS, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, March 17, no year. Letter to Mrs. Wagg, in part: "I do know of an excellent man for your daug...

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

Signed book: Gone With the Wind. Later printing. NY: The Macmillan Company, 1936. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.25 x 8.75, 1037 pages. Beautifully sig

TLS signed “Margaret Mitchell Marsh,” one page, 7.25 x 9.25, personal letterhead, May 2, 1945. Letter to Mr. Hardison, in full: "I thank you fo...

Georgia-born American writer (1925–1964), best known for her quintessentially 'Southern Gothic' stories and novels, who died of lupus at the...

ALS signed “Sean,” one page both sides, 7 x 9, personal letterhead, January 27, 1958. Letter to Lewis Funke, drama editor at the New York Times. In pa

ALS signed “Beatrix Heelis,” 6.25 x 7.5, January 9, 1943. Written from Castle Cottage, a letter to Margaret "Hetty" Douglas, in full: &quo...

ALS in French, signed “J. P. Sartre,” two pages both sides, 8.25 x 10.25, no date but circa June 1940. Letter to his mistress, the French theatre actr

French poet, writer, and pioneering aviator (1900–1944) known for the classic book The Little Prince. While flying for the Free French Air Force in No

ALS signed “Gtde,” eight pages, 5.5 x 8.5, Bilignin letterhead, [October 26, 1936]. Lengthy letter to her famous publisher Bennett Cerf, in part: &q...

Hand-addressed mailing envelope, 5.5 x 3.75, addressed in Tolkien's hand to "Mrs. Doris Elizabeth Sykes, 95 Linden Gardens, Bayswater, Lond...

French poet, essayist, and philosopher (1871–1945). Handwritten manuscript in French and sketches by Valery, unsigned, one page both sides, 8 x 10, no

Very appealing set of three original ink illustrations by British illustrator Helen Stratton for a publication of Hans Christian Andersen's fair...

Two books: an unsigned first edition of I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, hardcover with price-clipped dust jacket, published by Random House in 1969;

Uncommon signed book: The Floating Opera. First edition. NY: Appleton-Century-Crofts, 1956. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.75 x 8.25, 280 pages. Signed

Pen name of the French novelist Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette (1873–1954), best known for such works as the Claudine series, La Chatte, and Gigi. ALS in F

American poet (1930–2001) and the youngest of the inner circle of Beat Generation writers. Pair of original felt tip sketches by Beat poet Gregory Cor

French novelist (1840–1897) known for his controversial political and social views. Untranslated ANS in French, signed “Alph. Daudet,” one page on a 4

Prominent and controversial French novelist, playwright, poet, essayist, and political activist (1910-1986). ALS in French, one page, 7 x 8.75, no dat

Two glossy 5 x 7 promotional photos of the Beat Generation poet, one signed in black felt tip, "Allen Ginsberg, 6/15/89," and the other in...

Collection of 29 items signed by a notable writer and historian, consisting mostly of clipped signatures and letters ranging in size from 2.25 x 1 to

ALS signed “Julia W. Howe,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, December 17, 1886. Letter to "Mary," in part: "I am sorry and t...

Signed book: Schindler's List. First American edition, first printing. NY: Simon and Schuster, 1982. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 400 ...

TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, personal Bateman's letterhead, October 4, 1926. Letter to N. F. Grant of the Daily Telegraph, in part: "Thank you ...

Alfred Henschke (1890-1928), known as Klabund, was a German writer who adapted and translated a number of far-eastern works. Original signed pencil sk

French writer, translator, and artist (1905–2001). ALS, one page both sides, 8.25 x 10.5, February 2, 1970. Letter to an unnamed recipient, in part (t

TLS signed “Dutch,” one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, February 9, 1981. Letter to "Swanie," his agent H. N. Swanson, in full: "...

Bank check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out and signed by London, "Jack London," payable to P. N. Hanrahan & Co. for $74, January 6, 1910. In ...

Attractive leather-bound 'Floral Album' autograph book, 7.5 x 4.75, signed inside on separate pages in black ink, "Henry W. Longfellow,...

Unsigned first edition of Malamud's debut novel: The Natural. First edition. NY: Harcourt, Brace and Company, 1952. Hardcover with dust jacket, ...

Unsigned first edition book: One Hundred Years of Solitude. First edition (stated on copyright page, no number line on last page), in a second issue d

Wonderful ALS, one page both sides, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, February 14, 1967. Letter to a photographer named Bishop, in part: "Got your...

French poet (1830-1914) who shared the 1904 Nobel Prize in Literature. Wonderful matte-finish 3.5 x 5.25 postcard photo of Mistral seated, smoking, an

Indian-American physician, biologist, oncologist, and author (born 1970) who is best known for his 2010 book, The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography

Collection of 13 items signed by a notable writer and poet, consisting mostly of clipped signatures and letters ranging in size from 2.75 x 1 to 8.5 x

Italian novelist and poet (1901–1968) who received the 1959 Nobel Prize in Literature 'for his lyrical poetry, which with classical fire express...

Signed book: In the Night Kitchen. First edition. NY: Harper & Row, 1970. Hardcover with dust jacket (retaining the correct "$4.95" pr...

Desirable unsigned true first edition book: Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein. First edition (stated on copyright page). NY: Harper & ...

Unsigned first edition book: One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich. First English edition (with Gollancz notice curiously blacked out on copyright pa

Signed book: Hey Rube. First edition. NY: Simon & Schuster, 2004. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.5 x 9.5, 246 pages. Signed on the title page in ...

ALS signed “H. G.,” one page, 5.5 x 7, Hanover Terrace letterhead, no date. Letter to Mary, in part: "I've been in bed with a cold & no...

Hungarian-born musician (1881–1945) who, through his far-reaching endeavors as composer, performer, educator, and ethnomusicologist, emerged as one of

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 portrait of the acclaimed Swedish tenor, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "To Robert Beshore, Sincerely yours, Jussi...

Austrian composer and music theorist (1883–1959) who, independently of and prior to Schoenberg, developed a method for composing with the twelve notes

Versatile and prolific German-born composer and performer (1895–1963) whose best-known works include 'Mathis der Maler,' 'Nobilissima Vi...

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

Italian opera composer and conductor (1774–1851), extremely celebrated in his time, though largely forgotten after his death. Handwritten musical manu

ALS in German, signed “Richard W.,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.5 x 8.75, April 26, 1851. Letter to "F. Heine" in Berlin, conta...

Vintage sheet music for 'I Got Rhythm' from Girl Crazy, five pages, 9 x 12, signed and inscribed on the front cover in fountain pen, "T...

Vintage glossy 3 x 4.5 photo of the country music legend seated on the arm of a couch, housed inside its original 6 x 7 presentation folder, signed an

Country singer (1913–1963) popular from the 1940s until his death in the plane crash that also killed country stars Patsy Cline and Hawkshaw Hawkins.

Impressive collection of 29 vintage photos, ranging in size from 3.5 x 4.75 to 8 x 10.25, each signed by one or more notable country music legends, wi

American musician and songwriter (1905-1975) credited with inventing Western swing, a lively hybrid of musical influences that added drums and a brass

Supremely rare twice-signed 1963 PYX Productions Limited program for the Beatles, 28 pages, 7.25 x 9.75, signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint,

Vintage ballpoint signatures, "Love, Paul McCartney, xxx," "Love, Ringo Starr, xx," "John Lennon, x," and "Love f...

Original snap-front Beatles 'fantasy' tour jacket, size medium, featuring a black nylon satin outer shell, gray polyester inner lining, and ...

Scarce original color 5.5 x 8.5 handbill for the "Brian Epstein presents Pops Alive!" concert series at the Prince of Wales Theatre betwee...

Apple Records, Inc. business check, 7.75 x 3.5, filled out in another hand and boldly signed by Harrison, "George Harrison," payable to Fa...

Vintage 'Four Aces' program from the Beatles Fall 1964 UK tour with Mary Wells, 7.25 x 10.25, with front cover showing images of the band on...

Brilliant original ink sketch by John Lennon, unsigned, entitled 'Lady Flying on a Wire,' penned on an off-white 10 x 8 sheet, which depicts...

Desirable vintage glossy 5.5 x 3.5 promo card for the Beatles' 1964 tour of the United States, signed on the reverse in blue ballpoint, "Pa...

Amazing color glossy 3.5 x 4.25 Polaroid photo of John Lennon posing with Philadelphia radio host Brother Love during the opening day of the 1975 WFIL

Very desirable ballpoint signature, "All the best! Paul McCartney,” who adds a wonderful smiley face sketch on an off-white 3.75 x 6.25 lightly...

Very desirable vintage glossy 8 x 10.25 photo of Cooke in a charming up-close pose, signed nicely in black felt tip, "Luck, Sam Cooke." In...

Rare signed book: The Lyrics, Since 1962. Deluxe first edition, limited issue, numbered 2/50. NY: Simon & Schuster/Un-Gyve Limited, 2014. Hardco...

Ballpoint signatures, "Paul Kossoff," "Paul Rodgers," "Andy Fraser," and "Simon Kirke" on an off-white cards...

Twice-signed Jerry Garcia Band business check, 8.25 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Jerry Garcia, payable to himself for $1750, January

Ballpoint signatures, "Jimi Hendrix" and "Mitch,” on an off-white 5.25 x 3.25 album page, with the reverse signed by English singer K...

Brown marble Fender medium guitar pick personally-owned and -used by Jimi Hendrix. The pick was originally obtained from Hendrix's former girlfr...

Handbill for a Jimi Hendrix show at the Will Rogers Coliseum in Fort Worth, Texas, on May 9, [1970], 8.5 x 11.75, featuring a full-page close-up portr

Wings Greatest album signed on the front cover in red felt tip, "Love, Linda McCartney," and in ballpoint, "Paul McCartney," who...

English cartoonist and illustrator (born 1936) who worked on Pink Floyd's 1979 album The Wall, its 1982 film adaptation, and the subsequent tour...

Highly sought-after purple Cort wooden double row tambourine with 10? open head used on stage by Prince during the Purple Rain Tour of 1984-1985, spra

Extremely attractive pairing of vintage glossy 8 x 9.75 publicity photos of Elvis Presley and his background vocal group The Jordanaires, both signed

Sought-after Greatest Hits album by Queen, signed and inscribed on the front cover in silver ink, "To Sarah Jane—Best wishes, Freddie Mercury.&...

Set of vintage ballpoint and pencil signatures of the original Stones on four 4.5 x 4 album pages. Individual pencil signatures of Mick Jagger and Kei

ANS signed “Charlie Boy, xxx,” penned in black ballpoint on an off-white 5 x 3.5 sheet, no date. A quick note to Jill, in full: "Thank you for ...

Boy album by U2, signed on the front cover in black felt tip, "Bono" and "Larry," and in silver ink, "Edge" and "...

Signed book: U2 by U2. First edition. London: HarperCollins, 2006. Hardcover with dust jacket, 10.5 x 12.75, 345 pages. Signed and inscribed on the ti

Extremely rare Emporio Armani 9592 sunglasses personally-owned and -worn by U2 frontman Bono. The glasses feature star emblem hinges with a salmon-tin

Scarce 8 x 10 cardstock promotional photo of The Who early into their careers, signed in black ballpoint, "Keith," "Pete," and &...

Phenomenal original 11.5 x 16.25 Polydor Records promotional poster for The Who, showing the four band members staring into the camera against a red b

Scarce manuscript DS, one page, 8.25 x 11.75, February 14, 1974. Rights agreement between concert promoter Ian Tilbury and Keith Moon, which reads: ...