RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts

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