RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts featuring Science Fiction

AQS in French on a 12.25 x 9.25 off-white cardstock sheet, signed and inscribed along the bottom in ink by Hugo, adding the date of December 16, 1876.

ALS in French, one page, 5.25 x 8.25, blindstamped Camille Berru letterhead, October 20, [1854]. A dinner invitation to French socialist politician an

Exceptional 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of Hugo seated in a chair by Garnier of Guernsey, boldly signed on the reverse in thick black ink, &quo...

French novelist and art critic (1848–1907) most famous for the novel A rebours. Group of three ALSs in French, each signed "J. Karl Huysmans,&q...

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

Unsigned first edition book: The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux. First American edition. NY: The Bobbs-Merrill Company, 1911. Hardcover, 5.25 x

Major French symbolist poet and critic (1842–1898) whose work anticipated and inspired several revolutionary artistic schools of the early 20th centur

Fascinating archive of material documenting John Muir’s appointment and management of the Contra Costa County estate of his close friend and father-in

Hand-addressed mailing envelope, 6 x 4.75, addressed by Nabokov to his French translator, "Monsieur Denis Roche, 11, Square de Port Royal, Pari...

ALS signed “George,” three pages on two sheets, 6.5 x 7.75, March 8, 1948. Letter to novelist Anthony Powell, written while recovering from a diagnosi

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

Large triangular swatch of floral-pattern wallpaper attributed to Edgar Allan Poe's cottage in Fordham, New York, measuring 10.5 x 5.5, affixed ...

German-born author and illustrator (1898-1977) best known for the popular Curious George series of children's books. Signed book: Curious George...

ALS in French, signed "Sade," one page, 5.75 x 7.75, no date. Letter to his son Armand. In part (translated): "You will admit, my dea...

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

Acclaimed French novelist and memoirist (1804–1876) remembered for her romantic affairs with the composer Frederic Chopin and the writer Alfred de Mus

Fantastic collection of 21 letters from Sayers to various recipients, consisting of six ALSs and 15 TLSs, comprising over 30 pages, dated between 1914

TLS in Cyrillic, one page, 8.5 x 5.5, January 8, 1988. Letter to Mikhail Heifetz, in full (translated): "/ I apologize because I still don'...

TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, November 12, 1962. Letter to Mrs. Bauer, in full: "I can't tell you how happy your letter of ...

Important Swedish novelist and playwright (1849–1912) who takes a place among the most influential figures in the development of modern theater. Untra

ALS, one page, 7.75 x 4.5, May 21 [no year but likely circa 1880s]. Letter written from Camden, New Jersey, concerning an anonymous publication. In fu

Influential Canadian-American writer (1915–2005) who counted the Pulitzer Prize, the Nobel Prize for Literature, and the National Medal of Arts among

Two items: a wonderful original ink sketch of a 'Jaws' shark face on a white 8.5 x 11 sheet, signed and inscribed in blue ink, "For Boo...

Signed book: Jaws. First UK edition. London: Andre Deutsch, 1974. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.5 x 8, 272 pages. Signed on the title page in black fe

Popular English author (1825–1900) remembered for his 1869 historical romance Lorna Doone. ALS, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 3.5 x 5.25, January

Signed book: Dandelion Wine. First edition, first printing. Garden City, NY: Doubleday, 1957. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.75 x 8.5, 281 pages. Signe

English poet (1812–1889) who perfected the dramatic monologue in such works as My Last Duchess and Soliloquy of the Spanish Cloister. Crisp and bold i

Chatham Bank check, 7.25 x 2.5, filled out in another hand and made payable to William Cullen Bryant for $25, June 26, 1864, endorsed on the reverse i

Souvenir typescript, one page, 8.5 x 11, signed at the conclusion in black ballpoint, "William S. Burroughs." Entitled "Dead on Arriv...

Signed book: La Difficulte d'Etre. Later printing. Paris: Paul Morihien, 1947. Softcover, 4.25 x 6.75. Signed and inscribed in French on the hal...

Otsego County Bank check, 5.75 x 2.25, filled out and signed by Cooper, "J. Fenimore Cooper," payable to H. Phinney for $1000, July 5, 184...

Ink signature, “from E. E. Cummings, 4 Parlin Place, NY City,” on an off-white 2.25 x 1 slip. In fine condition, with a couple small spots of soiling.

Group of three TLSs, each one page, dated from 1928 to 1964. The first, concerning publishing royalties, in part: "My thanks to you for the che...

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Grey firing a rifle on a cliff, signed in the lower border in purple ink. In fine condition, with a thin strip of tonin

Two signed first edition books, hardcovers with dust jackets, including: Roots, published by Doubleday in 1976, signed and inscribed on the first free

Signed book: Catch-22. First edition thus, first printing. NY: Simon & Schuster, 1989. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.75 x 9.5, 416 pages. Signed...

Signed book: To Kill a Mockingbird. 35th anniversary edition. NY: HarperCollins, 1995. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.5 x 8.25, 323 pages. Signed on th

Scarce 'speech appointment' postcard issued to "Mr. Sinclair Lewis," 5.5 x 3.25, November 11, 1941, signed in the designated field...

Bank check, 6.5 x 2.75, filled out and signed by London, payable to Honolulu Auto Stand Co. for $35, February 5, 1915. Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/D

French poet and writer (1870–1925) most renowned for the lesbian and classical themes in some of his works. Untranslated ALS in French, one page, 4.75

Unsigned first edition book: Suttree by Cormac McCarthy. First edition, first printing. NY: Random House, 1979. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.75 x 8.5

Two photos signed by Arthur Miller: a glossy 8 x 10 photo of Miller standing in a doorway with his wife Marilyn Monroe, actress Vivien Leigh, and her

ALS, one page, 8.5 x 11, "February 6th or 7th," [no year]. Letter to Jack Hines, in part: "If all the paintings are not there yet the...

Famed Irish poet and songwriter (1779-1852) best known for such verses as 'The Last Rose of Summer' and 'Believe Me, if All Those Endear...

Danish-American writer, photographer, and social activist (1849–1914) best known for his work in exposing and improving the squalid conditions endured

French writer and filmmaker (1922–2008) associated with the Nouveau Roman. ALS in French, signed "Robbe-Grillet," one page, 8.25 x 10.5, ...

French writer (1866-1944) who won the 1915 Nobel Prize for Literature. ALS in French, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.5 x 8.25, June 23, 1925. Wr

TLS, one page, 5.5 x 8.5, personal letterhead, March 22, 1940. Letter to Mr. Shapiro, in full: "You are thoughtful to send me your fine tribute...

Color 14 x 20 poster for the musical Really Rosie, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, "For Reed L. Orenstein—happy Really Rosie! Maurice S...

Group of six enameled pieces made by Halcyon Days in Bilston, England: Three beautiful small enameled trinket boxes made by Halcyon Days in Bilston,

Personal check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Williams, payable to Mills Hyatt House for $250, June 12, 1978. Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/DN

American writer (1860-1938) best known for his Western novel The Virginian. ALS, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 6.75, black-bordered Butler

Two items: an ANS on an off-white 7.25 x 10.5 sheet, in full: "Dear Mr. Stiller, Alas, I have no pictures of myself, but I enclose my best wish...

Important Russian composer (1833–1877) dedicated to producing a specifically Russian kind of art music. Hand-addressed mailing envelope, 5.5 x 4.25, a

Vintage pearl-finish 4 x 5.75 photo of Callas as Violetta in Giuseppe Verdi's classic opera La Traviata, signed in fountain pen, "Maria Cal...

Glossy 3.75 x 5.75 promotional photo of Callas in a lovely head-and-shoulder pose, signed in the lower border in black felt tip, "Maria Callas,...

Extremely rare partly-printed DS, signed twice, “Fred. Chopin,” one page, 10 x 16, September 20, 1846. Assignment of copyright for three of his works,

Romantic era composer and pianist (1811–1886) whose prowess at the keyboard earned him a cachet as perhaps the greatest virtuoso in the history of the

Prodigiously gifted German Romantic composer (1809–1847) whose musical output represents virtually every form and genre of the era. ALS in German, one

ALS in French, one page, 5.25 x 8, July 12, 1832. Letter written to the governess of his son, in full (translated): "Thank you for all the good...

Rare AMQS on a beige 7 x 9 album page, signed in black ink, "Arthur Sullivan, Leeds. Oct: 5, 1895," who pens three bars of music from the ...

Beautifully penned AMQS on an off-white 11.25 x 7.75 sheet, signed at the conclusion in black ink, "G. Verdi," and dated at London, May 24...

Spectacular large print showing Verdi holding a score, 11.75 x 14.5, prominently signed and dated in the lower border in ink, "G. Verdi, Paris,...

Exceedingly rare vintage ballpoint signature, "Ray Charles,” on a beige 4.75 x 3.5 album page. Handsomely double-matted and framed with a photo...

Signed book: Musical Form by Ebenezer Prout. London: Augener Ltd, 1893. Hardcover, 5.75 x 8.25, 257 pages. Signed on the first free end page with his

Exceptional pairing of items signed by the Gershwin brothers, released together as part of a 'Hi-Ho!' folio designed as a fundraiser for the...

Beautiful vintage glossy 7.75 x 9.5 Associated Booking Corp. publicity photo of Holiday, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “For Jack, Thanks for l

Great American folk and blues artist (1889–1949) notable for his strong vocals and virtuosity on the twelve-string guitar. Extremely rare ALS signed “

Vintage glossy 7 x 9 photo of Cline in her classic stylized cowgirl attire, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, "To Mae, a very dear & ...

Sought-after Parlophone Records promo card, 3.5 x 5.75, showing the Beatles posing together behind their instruments, signed on the reverse in blue ba

Apple Publishing Ltd. business check, 7.75 x 3.5, filled out in another hand and signed by George Harrison, payable to Templuring Ltd. for £19....

Spectacular vintage circa 1963 glossy 5.25 x 3.25 Valex promotional postcard photo of the Beatles, signed on the reverse in blue ballpoint by John Len

Rare Cavern Club membership card booklet for 1963, 2.5 x 4, eight pages, signed inside on a page headed "Club Notes" in red ballpoint, &qu...

DS, one page both sides, 5 x 6, February 18, 1975. Barclays Bank of New York document by which Lennon grants David Miller power of attorney for handli

Fantastic glossy 9.75 x 7.75 photo of John Lennon and Yoko Ono in their sunglasses, signed in blue ballpoint, "Love, J. Lennon," with clas...

Greeting card featuring Claude Monet's 1904 painting 'Houses of Parliament, Sunset' on the front, measuring 10 x 5 open, signed and insc...

Pair of Millennium II Pro-Mark Ringo model drumsticks, American hickory, 5AL, one signed in blue felt tip, "Ringo." In fine condition.

Apple Films Ltd. business check, 7.75 x 3.5, filled out in another hand and signed by Starr, "R. Starkey," payable to Andrew Birkin for &#...

Desirable pairing of Ringo items: an Avedis Zildjian splash cymbal, 12? in diameter, signed on the top in black felt tip, "Ringo"; and a c...

A double-sided 5.75 x 8.25 page of notes and sketches by Stuart Sutcliffe, removed from a sketchbook used by Sutcliffe during the period in which he s

Vintage UK souvenir program for The Byrds, promoting a pair of concerts in August 1965, at Fairfield Hall in Croydon and at Guildhall in Portsmouth, 8

DS, two pages, 8.25 x 11.75, April 11, 1974. Management renewal contract between Robert Stigwood Organization Ltd. and Eric Clapton, addressed to Clap

Invitation card for the exclusive worldwide premiere of the 'Drawn Blank' artwork series by Bob Dylan at Castle Galleries on June 14, 2008, ...

Rare vinyl test pressing of the classic 1976 Eagles album Hotel California, signed on the sleeve in felt tip by Randy Meisner, Joe Walsh, Don Henley,

Global Satellite Network (GSN) laminated all-access pass for a special edition Rockline show featuring the Eagles, 3.5 x 5.5, signed in black felt tip

Superb 1976 Fender Telecaster Custom electric guitar, serial no. 7611427, featuring the desirable combination of an Olympic White finish with a maple

Rare vintage ink signatures of Mick Fleetwood, John McVie, Danny Kirwan, Jeremy Spencer, and Peter Green on a blue-green 4 x 4 sheet affixed to a 7.75

Fantastic color glossy 10.5 x 13.75 photo of Garcia during a passionate live performance, signed nicely in silver ink. Double-matted and framed with a

Sought-after ballpoint signature, "Jimi Hendrix,” on an off-white 2 x 2 slip. In very good to fine condition, with light toning and a faint sta...

Vintage blue ballpoint signature, "Jimi Hendrix, Be Groovy," on the reverse of a light pink 3.25 x 4.5 promo card for a Small Faces concer...

Kaya album signed on the front cover in black felt tip, "Rastafari Live, Bob Marley." In fine condition, with a piece of old scotch tape a...

Handwritten lyrics to the Oasis song "Live Forever," unsigned, penned in black ballpoint by Noel Gallagher on an off-white 8 x 11.75 sheet...

The Wall album signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Roger Waters and David Gilmour. In fine condition, with old sticker residue to the lower

Coveted and crisp ballpoint signature, "Elvis Presley,” on an off-white 2.75 x 3 lightly lined sheet. In fine condition.

Handsome vintage circa early 1960s 7.5 x 9.5 paperstock fan club photo of Elvis, signed and inscribed in black ballpoint, "To Debbie, Elvis Pre...

Very desirable 45 RPM single record for 'We Are the Champions / We Will Rock You,' signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint, "Freddi...

Rare program for Queen's 1979 Crazy Tour, twenty-six pages, 9.5 x 9.5, signed on the centerfold band image in blue ballpoint by Freddie Mercury,...

Greatest Hits album signed on the front cover in ballpoint by Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor, and John Deacon. In very good to fine conditio

Sought-after self-titled debut album signed on the back cover in black ballpoint, "Love, Bill Wyman," "Charlie Boy," "Keith...

Desirable color 29 x 19 lithograph for U2's first greatest hits compilation, The Best of 1980–1990, signed around the gold border in black felt ...