RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts

French poet and writer (1900–1944) and pioneering aviator known for the classic book The Little Prince. While flying for the Free French Air Force in

The 1936 edition of Crossed Sabres, the Annual of the Corps of Cadets of the Valley Forge Military Academy, Wayne, Pennsylvania, 8 x 10.75, 220 pages.

Eminent French author (1804–1876), born Amantine-Lucile-Aurore Dupin, better known by the masculine pen name she adopted early in her career. ALS in F

ALS signed “G. Bernard Shaw,” one page both sides, 7 x 4.5, November 7, 1920. Letter to ancient Greek scholar Gilbert Murray, in part: “I have been wa

Signed book: Traveller’s Manual of Conversation. London: Karl Baedeker, circa 1890. Hardcover, 4.5 x 6.5, 331 pages. Signed on the first free end page

Signed book: Man and Superman. First edition. Westminster: Archibald Constable & Co., Ltd., 1903. Hardcover, 5.25 x 7, 244 pages. Signed on the ...

Unsigned ink sketch of a nude couple on a galloping horse, with the woman pointing in horror to an unseen menace in front of the horse, drawn by Silve

Boston-born Baptist minister and academic (1808–1895) best known as the lyricist of ‘America’ (‘My Country, ’Tis of Thee’), written while he was a stu

Signed book: East of Eden. First edition, limited issue of 1500. NY: Viking Press, 1952. Hardcover, 6.25 x 9.25, 602 pages. Signed on the colophon in

TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, June 9, 1944. Letter to Mr. Smith, headed at the top “Confidential,” in part: “We invite you to join with us in marking Lion

Nice pair of signatures from John Steinbeck and Richard Rodgers, who worked together on the 1955 musical Pipe Dream, a stage adaptation of Steinbeck’s

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

Three ALSs to Emile Forgues, signed “W. M. Thackeray,” each one page, circa 1843. The longest, in part: “I am only just arrived from an unlucky journe

Monumentally important and influential American author, philosopher, and naturalist (1817–1862) whose works take a place among the paramount texts of

ALS, one page, 5.25 x 7, February 2, 1967. Brief letter to Albert Wieland. In part: “I have much pleasure in sending you my signature, as you so court

ALS in French, signed “I. Turgenev,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.28 x 8.25, personal monogrammed letterhead, December 12, 1871. Letter to M

Belgian poet considered one of the chief founders of the school of Symbolism (1855–1916). ALS in French, one page on a 3.5 x 5.5 postcard, postmarked

LS in French, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.25 x 9, December 8, 1767. Letter to the Seigneury of Montbeliard, giving a meticulous account of

Author and lexicographer (1758–1843) who published the first comprehensive dictionary of American English. Partly-printed DS, one page, 8 x 7.5, Janua

Author and lexicographer (1758–1843) who published the first comprehensive dictionary of American English. ALS signed “N. Webster,” one page, 7.75 x 9

Superlative sepia 4 x 5.75 portrait of Whitman, originally taken in September 1872 in Brooklyn by photographer G. Frank Pearsall, boldly signed in bla

ALS, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 7, April 23, 1946. Letter to Mrs. Newman, in part: “I do not understand why you did not hear from me a

TLS signed “W. C. Williams,” one page, 8.5 x 11, October 19, 1938. Letter to the editors of the Kenyon Review. In full: “I appreciate your invitation

ALS in French, one page, 5.25 x 8, May 10, 1896. In part (translated): “I authorize you to translate my article ‘Painting…’ for your review, but I can

Collection of five items, each signed by a different notable author, including: a fountain pen signature, “Best wishes, Edgar Rice Burroughs,” on an o

Signed book: Lord John Ten. Limited first edition, unnumbered presentation copy. Northridge, California: Lord John Press, 1988. Hardcover, 7.25 x 9.75

Two letters: a TLS by Pearl S. Buck, one page, personal letterhead, March 2, 1959, declining a request or invitation; and an ALS by James Cain, one pa

TLS, one page, 5.5 x 7, personal letterhead, October 14, 1970. Letter to Evelyn Byrne, in part: “I always think that librarians must feel in a positio

TLS, one page, 5.5 x 7, personal letterhead, May 8, 1966. Letter to Evelyn Byrne, in full: “Thank you so much for your charming letter. Best wishes to

French novelist (1840–1897) known for his controversial political and social views. Crisply penned ALS in French, signed “Alph. Daudet,” one page, 3.7

French author (1844–1924) who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1921. ALS in French, one page, 4.75 x 6.5, no date. Short untranslated letter to a

Chinese novelist, playwright, and critic (born 1940) who was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2000. Clean ink signature in Chinese characters

Clean ink signature, “Very truly yours, O. W. Holmes. 21 Charles St.,” on an off-white 4.25 x 1.5 slip clipped from the conclusion of a letter. Double

Three items: an ALS by James Russell Lowell, two pages on two adjoining sheets, December 12, 1862, in part: “I have written these trifles for you this

Color glossy 6 x 9.25 Deutsche Presse-Agentur publicity photo of Mailer in Berlin, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with trimmed edges and

Signed book: Death of a Salesman. Limited edition, numbered 238/500. NY: Viking Press, 1981. Hardcover with slipcase, 5.75 x 8.75, 139 pages. Signed o

Japanese author (born 1935) who won the 1994 Nobel Prize in Literature. Bold and clean ink signatures in Japanese and English on a white 5.75 x 8.25 c

Signed book: The Cat in the Hat Comes Back. Later printing. NY: Beginner Books, 1958. Hardcover, 6.75 x 9.25, 63 pages. Signed and inscribed on the re

London & Westminster Bank check, 7 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Tennyson, “A. Tennyson,” payable to Mr. Charles for £3.14....

French poet, essayist, and philosopher (1871–1945). ALS in French, one page, 4.5 x 5.75, February 15, 1927. Untranslated letter to Henri-Robert, accep

A relatively substantial collection of several curly strands of Beethoven's hair, most appearing to be at least 3? long. The hair has been kept ...

Austrian composer (1885–1935) who produced compositions that combined Mahlerian Romanticism with a personal adaptation of Schoenberg's twelve-to...

AMQS on the reverse of a 5.5 x 3.5 postcard, dated April 27, 1918, signed in pencil by the four members of the quartet: Karel Hoffmann, Josef Suk, Jer

Composer, conductor, and influential music teacher (1887–1979) who wrote many vocal and instrumental works. Collection of sixteen ALSs, three TLSs, an

Important British composer (1913–1976), widely regarded as the greatest since Purcell, whose works include the opera Peter Grimes, the War Requiem, an

Important Austrian composer (1824–1896) whose symphonies are considered emblematic of the final stage of Austro-German Romanticism. Autograph musical

Important Austrian composer (1824–1896) known for his symphonies, masses, and motets. Extremely desirable 4.25 x 6.75 cabinet photo of Bruckner in pro

ALS in French, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 6.5, September 18, 1906. Letter about casting the role of the title character for the upcomin

Glossy 4.5 x 7 publicity photo of the opera singer, signed in black felt tip, “Maria Callas, 1970.” Attractively double-matted and framed to an overal

Romanian classical pianist (1895–1960), renowned for her interpretational performances and recordings of Mozart, Beethoven, Schumann, and Scarlatti. V