RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts

Signed book: Lord John Signatures. Pre-production 'presentation' edition. Northridge, CA: Lord John Press, 1991. Hardcover, 11 x 7.5, 75 pag...

Educator and poet (1859–1929) best known for the lyrics to the iconic patriotic song ‘America the Beautiful.’ ALS, one page, 5.5 x 8.5, Wellesley Coll

Crisp ink signature, “Samuel Beckett, July 1987,” on a white 3.75 x 3 card. Stylishly double-matted and framed with a portrait of the celebrated novel

A collection of three items, all inscribed or written to Siegfried H. Kahn, a member of the Bohemian Club and famous host of musical parties in the 19

Two checks: a personal check, 8 x 3, filled out and signed by Burroughs, “E. R. Burroughs,” payable to McEldowney’s for $24.77, January 16, 1940; and

Spanish writer associated with the Generation of ’36 movement (1916–2002) who was awarded the 1989 Nobel Prize in Literature. Cardstock 4.25 x 6 head-

Pseudonym of the poet and translator Paul Antschel (1920–1970), one of the major German-language poets of the post-World War II era. Uncommon hand-add

Three Otsego County Bank checks, all filled out and signed by Cooper, “J. Fenimore Cooper,” all dated 1834. In very good condition, with irregular edg

Two letters: one ALS signed “Rich. H. Dana Jr.,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, October 14, 1852, in part: “I am much complimented by your propo

English author and playwright (1907-1989). Among the best-known film adaptations of her works were Rebecca and The Birds, both directed by Alfred Hitc

Signed book: A Masque of Reason. First edition, first printing. NY: Henry Holt and Company, 1945. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.75 x 8.5, 23 pages. Si

Color glossy 9.5 x 7 head-and-shoulders photo of Grass, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with some irregular ink adhesion to signature.

Pen name of Elizabeth Comber (1916–2012) who wrote novels set in Asia and autobiographical memoirs which covered the span of modern China, which gaine

Signed book: Prime Evil. First illustrated edition, limited issue of 1000, publisher’s copy. West Kingston: Donald M. Grant. Hardcover with slipcase,

Author, suffragette, dramatist, poet, and biographer (1819–1910), best remembered as the lyricist of ‘Battle Hymn of the Republic.’ Uncommon 4.25 x 6.

Ink signature, “Washington Irving, Sunnyside, Aug 19th 1854,” on an off-white 4 x 2.25 slip. In fine condition, with trivial brushing. Sunnyside was I

Austrian playwright and novelist (born 1946) who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2004. Color glossy 6 x 8.25 photo of Jelinek, signed in

Swedish writer (1858–1940) who in 1909 became the first woman to win the Nobel Prize for Literature. TLS in Italian, two pages, 8.25 x 11, March 3, 19

Writer (1895–1976) whose compilations and translations of classic Chinese texts into English were bestsellers in the West. ALS, one page, 6.5 x 7.25,

Two checks: a bank check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out and signed by London, payable to Belden & Hehir for $11.75, stamp-dated May 7, 1911; and a per...

American lyrical poet and playwright (1892–1950) and the first woman to receive the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry. Signed book: Fatal Interview. First edi

A satin-finish 5 x 7 head-and-shoulders photo of Miller, boldly signed in black ink and corner-mounted to an off-white 11.75 x 8.25 card bearing a han

Fountain pen signature, “Peggy Mitchell Marsh,” on an off-white 3.5 x .5 slip. Attractively double-matted and framed with a photo of Mitchell to an ov

Modernist writer (1903–1977) whose sexually explicit journals and correspondence with Henry Miller led to her popular resurgence in the 1970s as a fem

Signed book: Strange Interlude. Special limited edition, numbered 228/775. NY: Horace Liveright, 1928. Hardcover, 8 x 10.5, 297 pages. Crisply signed

French writer (1839–1907) who won the 1901 Nobel Prize in Literature. Untranslated ALS in French, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, October

Influential poet (1875–1926) who takes a place among the most highly regarded figures in early modern literature. Uncommon hand-addressed mailing enve

Celebrated English poet (1763–1855) who counted Wordsworth, Walter Scott, and Byron among his friends. ALS signed “S. Rogers,” one page, 3.75 x 4.5, n

DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, February 29, 1944. Agreement between Sandburg and MGM Pictures in which he agrees to an extended deadline to “complete and del

Austrian writer (1862–1931) best known for his sexually charged plays and stories. His 1926 novella Traumnovelle served as the basis for Eyes Wide Shu

Austrian writer (1862–1931) best known for his sexually charged plays and stories. His 1926 novella Traumnovelle served as the basis for Eyes Wide Shu

Signed book: Maggie Rose. Later printing. NY: Harper and Row, 1952. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.25 x 7.75. Signed and inscribed on the first free en

Two letters: a TLS signed “Booth Tarkington,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, Seawood letterhead, July 25, 1945. Letter to columnist Ralph Knight of the Saturd

German playwright (1864-1918) whose sexually explicit and socially critical works are widely considered important precursors to dramatic expressionism

Personal check, 8.5 x 3.5, filled out in type and signed by Williams, payable to Continental-American Travel Inc. for $3,851.30, August 10, 1978. In f

Signed book: I Rise in Flame, Cried the Phoenix. Limited edition, numbered 280/310. NY: New Directions Books, 1951. Hardcover, 8.25 x 11.5, 42 pages.

Two checks: a bank check, 6.75 x 2.75, filled out in another hand and signed by Bromfield, payable to Farmers Savings & Trust for $125, January ...

TLS signed “Plum,” one page, 6 x 7, personal letterhead, October 22, 1961. Letter to actress Maureen O’Sullivan, in part: “I had a very hectic birthda

Signed book: Andrew Wyeth: Dry Brush and Pencil Drawings. Later printing. Greenwich, CT: New York Graphic Society, 1969. Hardcover with dust jacket, 1

Two strands of Beethoven’s hair, each about two inches long when straightened, presented in an attractive display featuring a large portrait and engra

American clergyman (1835–1893) best known as the lyricist of the popular Christmas carol ‘O Little Town of Bethlehem.’ Lengthy AQS on an off-white 4.2

Handsome 3.25 x 5.25 postcard photo of Caruso seated in an armchair, signed in black ink, “Enrico Caruso, 1909.” In very good condition, with scattere

Postcard depicting Trader’s Bank in Toronto, 5.5 x 3.5, postmarked in May 1908, signed in the correspondence area in thick black ink, “Meilleur souven

A two-bar AMQS of a piece by Johann Sebastian Bach on an off-white 7.75 x 5.5 sheet, signed below and dated 1972; and a TLS, one page, personal letter

ALS in French, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 3.75 x 6, no date. Letter to a friend, in part (translated): “The Emperor of China seems to be playi

Esteemed Czech composer (1841–1904) of orchestral and chamber music, best known for his Symphony No. 9, ‘From the New World.’ Bold AMQS on an off-whit

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

Russian-born American pianist, conductor and composer (1878–1936) who married Clara Clemens, daughter of Samuel L. Clemens. Vintage matte-finish 7.25

Russian composer (1875–1956) who concentrated primarily on monumental operas, ballets, and cantatas. Uncommon matte-finish 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo, s

French composer (1818–1893) best remembered for his composition of ‘Ave Maria.' Uncommon single-sheet concert program, 5.25 x 8.25, signed and i...