RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts

First National Bank of Hartford check, 7.75 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Clemens, “Saml. L. Clemens,” payable to Patrick Mulligan for $84, July 10

Bank check, 7.25 x 3, filled out and signed by Dickens, payable to The National Provident Institution for £3.1.0, January 3, 1859. Dickens cros...

German writer, scientist, and philosopher (1749–1832) who takes a place among the central intellectual and artistic figures of his day. His poetry and

Signed book: Green Hills of Africa. Later printing. NY: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1935. Hardcover with dust jacket ($2.75 price), 6 x 8.5, 295 pa...

TLS signed “Yours, Ernest,” one onionskin page both sides, 8.5 x 11, Finca Vigia letterhead, no date but postmarked May 21, 1953. Letter to Charles Po

Collection of eight color candid Articolor slides of Hemingway at his Idaho hunting home, each 2 x 2, including two images of Hemingway with close fri

ALS, six total pages, 4.5 x 7, 34 De Vere Gardens letterhead, no date but circa 1897. Letter to Mrs. Seymour, in part: “How more than kind your note...

Highly desirable TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, December 19, 1965. Letter to John J. Geoghegan, in full: “Thanks a million for the beautiful leather–bound e

Remarkable 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Kipling by Elliott & Fry of London, signed at the bottom of the image in black ink. In fine condition. A ...

Signed book: A Wrinkle in Time. First edition, first printing. NY: Farrar, Straus and Cudahy, 1962. Hardcover with dust jacket ($3.25 price), 5.75 x 8

Signed book: To Kill a Mockingbird. First edition. Philadelphia & New York: J. B. Lippincott Company, 1960. Hardcover (brown boards and light gr...

Artist’s watercolor scratch pad used by Miller when testing and creating colors to use in his paintings, one page, 13.5 x 19.5, signed and inscribed a

Signed book: Southern Treasury of Life and Literature. Authors edition. NY: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1937. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.25 x 9,...

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

ALS signed “Maurice,” two pages inside a card featuring Where the Wild Things Are artwork, 4.75 x 5.75, no date. In part: “I’ve just come home from so

LS in French, signed “Leon Tolstoy,” five total pages, 8.25 x 10.5, October 23, 1901. Letter to “Mon Prince,” the former Persian ambassador to St. Pet

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

ALS in French, signed “V,” one page, 4.5 x 7.25, May 4, [1755]. Letter to his friend Francois-Louis Defresney, written from his home Les Delices in Ge

Exquisite 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet portrait of Wilde in a seated pose circa 1884, signed and inscribed in ink, “Stuart Merrill, from his friend Oscar Wilde.

Uncommon ALS signed “Tenn. Williams,” one page, 6.75 x 10, June 8, 1972. Letter to a teacher, written on the reverse of the initial letter to him. In

Matte-finish 5 x 7 photo of Williams smiling, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “To Marshall, with my best wishes, Tennessee Williams,” above a

The Stanley Wiater archive of modern horror literature comprehensively documents the history of the world’s most terrifying genre. A three-time winner

Collection of seven books, each signed on an opening page by the author. Signers are: Rex Beach (Going Home), signed and inscribed, “To Mr. Mark Fende

French novelist best known for authoring The Bridge over the River Kwai and Planet of the Apes (1912–1994). DS, signed “P. Boulle,” one page both side

Signed book: The Stories of Ray Bradbury. First edition. NY: Alfred A. Knopf, 1980. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.75 x 9.5, 884 pages. Signed on the f

Uncommon typed manuscript, one page, 8.5 x 11, no date, signed at the conclusion in black ballpoint. Entitled “Dead on Arrival,” the opening chapter o

Uncommon ANS signed “T. Carlyle,” one page, 4.5 x 7, no date. Written from “Chelsea,” a note to Mr. Dalton, in full: “Call round to night. I wish you

American novelist, short story writer, and educator (1909–1971). Appealing AQS on an off-white 4.25 x 2.5 slip, signed in black felt tip, “Walter V. T

ALS in French, one page, 8.25 x 10.5, no date. Short letter to Doctor Roethel. In fine condition, with light toning along the right edge.

Otsego County Bank check, 6 x 2.5, filled out and signed by Cooper, “J. Fenimore Cooper,” payable to Fitch & Paine for $67.49, January 15, 1845....

ANS, one page, 8.5 x 11, May 1965. Brief note on a guest page, in full: “With much affection and very many thanks for everything, Roald Dahl, May 1965

Swiss playwright and novelist (1911–1991) who was one of the founders of Gruppe Olten, and was awarded the Neustadt International Prize for Literature

Signed book: Roots. Later printing. Garden City, NY: Doubleday, 1976. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.75 x 8.5, 688 pages. Signed and inscribed on the f

Handsome 6.5 x 8.5 etching of Sinclair Lewis by Richard Hood, boldly signed in the lower border in fountain pen by Lewis and Hood. Double-matted to an

Color 18.5 x 24 poster featuring a Wild Thing made for the tenth anniversary of the New York Book Fair in 1988, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip,

Stoker was an Irish author (1847–1912) best known for his horror classic Dracula. Irving (1838–1905) was a prominent British stage actor who was the

German playwright (1893-1939) best known for his expressionist plays and left-wing ideals. Signed book: I Was a German. London: John Lane the Bodley H

Unusual collection of six items, each signed by a notable writer, including: Ray Bradbury (inscribed program), Edgar Rice Burroughs (check), Mary Abig

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

Leading English composer (1857–1934) and a significant figure among late Romantic European musicians. ALS, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x

ALS in German, signed “J. Br.,” one page on the reverse of a 5.5 x 3.25 postcard, no date but postmarked Wieden, September 2, 1889. Letter to his copy

Two items: an ink signature, “With W. S. Gilbert’s compliments & thanks,” on a sheet of Grim’s Dyke letterhead, July 21, 1895; and an AQS from T...

American composer (1898–1979) who wrote copiously on American subject and lore; his Symphony No. 3 joined the American repertoire during the same era

Enormously popular Czech-born violin virtuoso (1880–1940). Striking early 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of the young Kubelik, signed in black ink. Publishe

AMQS on an off-white 1.75 x 5.25 promotional card bearing a small image of Franz Lehar, signed and inscribed below in black ink, “To Mrs. Irene Hyde,

Vintage circa early 1960s glossy 9.25 x 7.25 photo of the Philadelphia Orchestra in its original 16 x 20 presentation mat, signed on the mat in ink by

English composer (1842–1900) best known for his operatic collaborations with W. S. Gilbert, including H.M.S. Pinafore, The Pirates of Penzance, and Th

ALS in Italian, signed “G. Verdi,” one page, 5 x 7.75, July 2, 1877. In full (translated): “I have received the Chianti and shall send you a money ord

ALS in French, one page, 5.25 x 8.25, June 27, 1849. Letter to Franz Liszt’s secretary Gaetano Belloni, in part (translated): "With all due app...

Vintage pencil signature, “Charlie Parker,” on an off-white 5.75 x 4.25 album page. Includes the original autograph album from late 1943, signed insid

Jazz pianist (1924–1966) influential in the development of bebop. Choice vintage glossy 4.5 x 7 candid photo of Powell wearing a sharp suit on a city

Wonderful vintage glossy 7.5 x 9.25 MGM publicity portrait of the young crooner wearing a bow tie and plaid suit, signed in fountain pen, “Fondly—Fran

Fantastic ALS signed “Patsy,” six pages on two sheets, 4 x 5, January 20, 1962. Letter to friend Marie Flynt, in part [grammar and spelling retained]:

Vintage blue ballpoint signatures, “Beatle, John Lennon,” “George Harrison,” “Paul McCartney,” and “Ringo Starr,” on a light green 4 x 3 album page. I

Complete set of ballpoint signatures of Paul McCartney, John Lennon, Ringo Starr, and George Harrison on the reverse of an off-white 3.75 x 6 Leeds Ci

Vintage fountain pen signatures and inscriptions, “To Adam, best wishes, from The Beatles, John Lennon,” “To Adam, best wishes, from, George Harrison,

Apple Records business check, 8 x 3.5, filled out in another hand and signed by Harrison, payable to Burns, Burr & Co. Ltd. for £549.85, Ma...

Appealing glossy 8 x 10 half-length photo of Harrison wearing a shirt and tie, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Robie, love from, George Ha

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

Anniversary card from 2009, measures 11.75 x 5.75, signed and inscribed inside in black ballpoint, “To Joan & Billy, cheers! Paul McCartney,” wh...

Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band album signed on the front cover in black felt tip, “Paul McCartney, 2011.” In fine condition. The record i...

Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band album signed on the front cover in black felt tip, “Paul McCartney,” “Ringo,” and “George Martin.” In fine...

Program for Rush’s 1983 world tour for the album Signals, 12 x 12, sixteen pages, signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint by McCartney. In fine co

Ballpoint signature, “To David, Best wishes, Ringo Starr,” on the reverse of an off-white 2.75 x 4.25 card for The Astor Club. In fine condition, with

Exceptional DS, signed “Jimi Hendrix,” one page, 8.5 x 11 (with 8 x 5.75 showing), August 7, 1969. A typed receipt on Michael Jeffery Management, Inc.

Full page RCA advertisement for Presley’s Speedway soundtrack, 9,75 x 13.75, removed from an issue of Cash Box magazine, dated July 6, 1968, signed in

Uncommon vintage glossy 8 x 9.75 publicity portrait of Elvis in a suit and tie with his classic pompadour haircut, signed and inscribed in green ballp

Excellent vintage Decca Records promo card of the Rolling Stones, 5.5 x 4.25, crisply signed in blue ballpoint by Mick Jagger, Brian Jones, Keith Rich

Full set of vintage Rolling Stones signatures on three album pages, including: a blue 3.75 x 4.5 album page signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “T

ALS, one page, 5 x 8, March 18, 1966. Letter to Gunilla Abelsson, in full: “Thank you nuts for your letter. I don’t mean you are nuts, it’s just an ex

Wonderfully amusing circa 1960 ‘friendship page’ removed from an autograph book, measuring 12.5 x 4.25, signed in the middle of the far left ‘Name’ co

Off-white 20.75 x 12.75 scrapbook page bearing two affixed magazine photos of The Who, signed across the photos in black felt tip by Roger Daltrey, Jo

Two light green 3.75 x 2.75 album pages, one signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint by Jim McCarty, and the other signed in green ballpoint by Eric Cl

Massive red, white, and blue 50.5 x 33 concert poster for two Ramones shows at Spain’s Valencia Auditorium on February 9 and 10, 1989, signed in black

Incredible color 27 x 41 poster for the 1987 concert film Sign o’ the Times, prominently signed in red felt tip, “Love God, Prince,” adding a cross be

Rare never-before-played U Got the Look promotional album from Prince’s personal collection. In fine condition. The record is included. Consignor note

Six albums signed by 1970s rock groups, including: Seals and Crofts (Jim Seals and Dash Crofts); Orleans (Wells Kelly, Larry Hoppen, Lance Hoppen, and

Program for the 1980 Back in Black World Tour, 9.25 x 14, sixteen pages, signed and inscribed on the inside in blue ballpoint, “All the best from Angu

Collection of six items: signatures of Jackson Browne, David Lindley, Mark Jordan, Bryan Garofalo, John Mauceri, and David Mason on an off-white 7.25

Self-titled album signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint, “Pete Ham,” “Best wishes, Mike,” “Joey,” and “Tom Evans.” In very good to fine conditio

Souvenir handwritten lyrics to the first verse of “‘Surfer Girl,’” penned in blue felt tip by David Marks on a white 8.5 x 11 sheet of The Beach Boys

Three items: typed souvenir lyrics for the song ‘Layla,’ on an off-white 8.5 x 11 sheet, signed in blue felt tip, “Pattie Boyd, ‘Layla’”; a Sgt. Peppe

Off-white coated TK Percussion drum head, 14.5? in diameter, signed in blue felt tip, “Andy White, Love Me Do” and “Pete Best, The Beatles.” Center po

Red ink signature, “Love from, George Harrison,” on a white 5.25 x 3 slip. In fine condition.

The White Album prominently signed on the front cover in black felt tip, “Paul McCartney.” In very good to fine condition, with scattered light scuffi

The Anthology… So Far CD set signed on the reverse of the inner CD booklet in black felt tip, “Ringo.” In fine condition. The CDs are included. Accomp

Glossy 8 x 9.75 RSO Records publicity photo of the Bee Gees, signed in black ballpoint, “Love, Barry” and “Love, Maurice Gibb,” and in blue ballpoint,

Circa 1979 glossy 8 x 9.75 photo of Eubie Blake smoking a cigarette, vertically signed and inscribed on his collar in black felt tip. In fine conditio

Pair of vintage autograph albums, 6.5 x 5 and 4.75 x 4, signed inside by a multitude of British Invasion groups on album pages and various slips and p

Cultosaurus Erectus album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Donald ‘Buck Dharma’ Roeser, Eric Bloom, Albert and Joe Bouchard, and Allen La

DS, signed “Karen A. Carpenter,” nine pages, 8.5 x 11, June 5, 1975. Letter of agreement between ARS Nova, Inc., and Jack Edge/Davenport Theatre conce

Glossy 5 x 7 Elektra publicity photo of Chapin with his guitar, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.

Felt tip signature, “Eric Clapton,” on a light blue 4 x 2.5 card. Double-matted with a glossy photo of Clapton to an overall size of 11 x 16.5. In fin

CBS Records 45 rpm single for ‘Bankrobber’ / ‘Rockers Galore…UK Tour,’ signed on the front of the album sleeve in red felt tip by Joe Strummer and Mic

Color glossy 11 x 14 photo of a psychedelic and tie-dyed peace sign, signed in various colored felt tip by 52 classic rock legends and counterculture

Uncommon personal check, 8.75 x 3.25, filled out in another hand and signed by Cohen, payable to Media One for $68.15, January 6, 1999. In fine condit

Souvenir handwritten lyrics to the hit song “‘School’s Out,’” penned in black felt tip by original band member Michael Bruce on a white 8.5 x 11 sheet

Off-white coated Attack drum head, 10.5? in diameter, signed in blue felt tip by Ginger Baker. Lower portion bears an affixed Cream sticker. In fine c

Official Billboard Music Award awarded to Creed for best rock artist in 2000, measuring 13.25? tall and weighing 5.2 pounds, with black text reading:

Off-white coated Remo Autograph drum head, 14.5? in diameter, signed in black felt tip by Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, Ian Paice, Don Airey, and Steve Mo