RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts

Stunning color semi-glossy 9.75 x 8 photo of the Earth glowing high above the lunar surface, signed in silver ink, "A Grand Oasis in the Vastne...

Metallic crawler engraved nameplate, 5 x 2.5, issued to “Neil F. Lampson, 1982,” and featuring the Lampson company logo. This nameplate was formerly a

Available to US bidders only. Two items: a Shuttle TCS payload bay blanket, most likely flown, #V070-366505-016, measures 11 x 3.5, and is labeled “Sc

Manuscript DS in French, signed “A. Bartholdi,” one page, 6.75 x 9, June 20, 1877. Legal document granting power of attorney to Georges Glaenzer, Bart

Two items: an ALS, signed "Sandy Calder," one page, 8.5 x 11, December 26, 1954, addressed to "Dorothy," in full: "Balance ...

German painter and printmaker (1880–1938) who was instrumental in creating the style that defined 'Expressionism' in 20th-century German art...

Painter and leading member of the German Expressionist group Der Blaue Reiter (1887–1914) who was killed at the front in Champagne, France, in 1914. A

Signed book: Ulysses. Limited edition, numbered 529/1500. NY: Limited Editions Club, 1935. Hardcover, 9.25 x 12, 363 pages. Signed on the colophon in

Renowned American painter (1778–1860) regarded as one of the finest portrait artists of his day, most famous for his paintings of George Washington an

ALS in French, signed “H. Matisse,” one page, 8.25 x 10.5, no date. Fantastic letter boasting an outstanding original ballpoint sketch of a person wea

Impressive thick yellow ink signature, "Picasso, 22.2.61,” on an off-white 4.25 x 2.75 envelope. In fine condition, with light toning along the...

ALS in pencil, in Spanish, signed “Picasso,” one page on the reverse of a 12.5 x 9.25 menu, no date. Picasso writes to thank his friend for sending hi

ALS in French, signed "Renoir," one page both sides, 4.5 x 6, September 29, 1913. Renoir writes from Paris to a friend, requesting that he...

ALS in French, signed “Renoir,” one page both sides, 5 x 8, January 27, 1910. Interesting letter to a friend, in full (translated): "No fruit, ...

Large color semi-glossy 14.25 x 18.25 portrait of Rockwell in a seated half-length pose, signed and inscribed to his personal cook in black felt tip,

ALS in French, signed "Votre vieil sculpteur [Your old sculptor], Rodin," one page, 4.5 x 7, August 17, 1891. Letter offering condolences ...

French Fauvist and Expressionist painter, and printmaker in lithography and etching (1871–1958). Crisply penned ALS in French, signed "G. Rouau...

French artist (1876–1958) and a member of the Fauvists, whose work is typically marked by bold colors and eccentric brushwork. ALS in French, signed “

ALS, one page, 7 x 4.5, no date. In full: "My very dear little Nora—Your letter was most sweet and touching and I am most devoted to you—Always...

Autograph manuscript in French and Latin, signed at the conclusion three times, “Monfa,” two pages, both sides, 8 x 12, with the top of the second pag

Remarkable original working drawing of the concrete work layout for the Pratt House, 35 x 24, signed on a red Taliesin square in the lower right in fo

Fantastic collection of 10 FDCs, each signed in ink or felt tip by one or more artists or architects, including: Thomas Hart Benton; Giorgio de Chiric

French realist artist and sculptor (1822–1899) known for her paintings of animals. ALS in French, signed "R. Bonheur," one page, 4.25 x 6....

French painter and lithographer (1867-1947). He trained at the Académie Julien, then joined the group called Les Nabis, which included Denis an...

Italian artist and writer (1888–1978) who founded the scuola metafisica art movement, which profoundly influenced the surrealists. ALS in French, one

French designer (1905–1957) who earned a place as one of most influential figures in 20th-century fashion. DS, signed “Tian Dior,” one page, 5 x 3.75,

Dr. Harold Edgerton's circa 1940 Keystone F8 Aircraft Camera, measuring approximately 13.5 x 14 x 13.5, bearing a Keystone label on the side ide...

German artist (1891-1976) who was one of the principal figures of the Surrealist and Dada movements. TLS in French, one page, 8.25 x 10.5, February 12

English artist and social critic (1697–1764), who is best remembered as the father of satirical caricatures and moral paintings, a genre which would l

American artist (born 1927) who is famous for drawing paintings with big eyes, mainly of women, children and animals. Her paintings were originally at

American science fiction, fantasy, and commercial artist (born 1953) who is best known for his creation of the 'Captain' character of the Ca...

American neoclassical sculptor (1805-1873). Vintage 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo of a bust sculpture of Benjamin Franklin, signed in the lower borde

Original color folder for the Norman Rockwell Exhibition held at New York's Bernard Danenberg Galleries from October 22 to November 9, 1968, 10....

Issue of Look Magazine from October 19, 1971, with the front cover featuring an image for Allen Drury's article 'Inside the White House, 197...

Peruvian-born American illustrator (1896–1982) best remembered for his colorful, sensuous renderings of pinup-style nudes. Color 9 x 11 Playboy magazi

Desirable glossy 8 x 10 photo of Warhol in a handsome half-length pose, vertically signed in bold black felt tip. In fine condition, with two creases

Felt tip signature, "Andy Warhol,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. In fine condition, with a crease to the lower left corner and a subtle central b...

Original ink self-portrait sketch accomplished by Crumb on a light gray 2 x 3.25 card, signed at the top in bubble letters, "R. Crumb was here…...

Original hand-painted promotional artwork, 19 x 20, featuring a family watching the Disney classic Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs on a projection scr

(Walt Disney Studios, 1938) Original production cel featuring the young Ferdinand from Ferdinand the Bull, showing him sitting in a meadow as a butter

Signed book: Peanuts Jubilee. Second printing. NY: Ballantine Books, 1976. Softcover, 10.75 x 8, 223 pages. Prominently signed and inscribed on the ti

English-American artist and illustrator (1856–1943) best known for his depiction of the titular hero of Frances Hodgson Burnett's 1886 novel Lit...

English cartoonist, illustrator and children's writer (born 1932) who is best known for illustrating books written by Roald Dahl; he won the int...

American Guild of Variety Artists membership card, 3.5 x 2.25, signed in black ink by Mel Blanc. The card features Blanc's member number, dues r...

Group of four black felt tip sketches on individual cards ranging in size from 5 x 3 to 5.74 x 4, with each signed by the respective cartoonist, inclu

Three signed felt tip sketches by famed Disneyland amusement ride designer and Imagineer Bob Gurr, accomplished in felt tip on individual white 11 x 8

The creative leader of Walt Disney Imagineering (1934–2017) who brought Disney theme parks, resorts, and attractions to life around the world. Color 1

Chinese-born American artist (1910–2016) who, as a film production illustrator, worked for Disney and Warner Brothers, including as the lead artist on

Superb original Annie Fanny sketch accomplished in graphite, ink, and watercolor on a white 7.75 x 9.75 sheet, depicting the buxom blonde wearing a st

Original blue ink sketch of Binky from Life in Hell and Bart from The Simpsons on the reverse of an 8.5 x 11 promo sheet for the 42nd Annual Emmy Awar

American humorist, writer, illustrator, and cartoonist (1889–1966) who wrote and illustrated many books and was a contributor to various national maga

American humorist, writer, illustrator, and cartoonist (1889–1966) who wrote and illustrated many books and was a contributor to various national maga

Signed book: Excelsior! The Amazing Life of Stan Lee. Collector's edition. Norwalk, CT: The Easton Press, 2009. Leather-bound hardcover, 6.5 x 9...

American animator, writer, and comic book artist (born 1935) who has worked for animation companies like Walt Disney Animation Studios, Hanna-Barbera

American illustrator and filmmaker (born 1966) who has worked on films like Despicable Me, Dr. Seuss' The Lorax, The Secret Life of Pets, and Ic...

Signed book: What a Nightmare, Charlie Brown. First edition. NY: Random House, 1978. Hardcover, 6.75 x 9.5, 42 pages. Signed and inscribed on the firs

Wonderful set of three Bob Singer production sketches for Yogi Bear valentine's day greeting cards, accomplished in graphite and colored pencil ...

Influential French poet and playwright (1880–1918) credited with coining the word ‘surrealism,’ writing some of the earliest works to be described as

French author (1808–1889) known for his mysteries that explored hidden motivations and hinted at evil. ALS in French, one page, 5 x 8, 'Never M...

Influential French writer (1821–1867) best known for his highly imaginative and experimental verse, including the seminal 1857 collection Les Fleurs d

Signed book: Tarzan and the Leopard Men. First edition. Tarzana, CA: Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc. Publishers, 1935. Hardcover with facsimile dust jacket

Signed book: A Horse’s Tale. First edition. NY: Harper and Brothers, 1907. Hardcover, 5.5 x 8.25, 153 pages. Signed on the front pastedown in black in

English poet and hymnodist (1731–1800) who was one of the most popular poets of his time and an influential forerunner of Romantic poetry. ALS, one pa

ALS, one page, 4 x 4.75, Office of All the Year Round letterhead, January 31, 1861. Letter to George Head and Co., in full: "I beg thank you fo...

ALS, one page, 4.25 x 7, Tavistock House, January 16, 1854. Brief letter to Sir James Emerson Tennent, in full: “You may rely on me most implicitly.”

TLS signed “A. Conan Doyle,” one page, 8 x 7, Windlesham, Crowborough, Sussex letterhead, June 7, 1930. Letter to Mrs. Dawson Scott, in full: "...

Prolific French writer (1802–1870) known for such classics as The Count of Monte Cristo and The Three Musketeers. Rare and desirable 2.5 x 4 carte-de-

Beautiful fountain pen signature, "from, F. Scott Fitzgerald,” on an off-white 3 x 2 slip. Handsomely double-suede-matted and framed with a por...

Celebrated French novelist (1821–1880) best known for his classics Madame Bovary, Salammbo, and A Sentimental Education. ALS in French, signed “G,” th

TLS signed “Yours ever, Ian,” one page, 5 x 8, 4 Old Mitre Court letterhead, October 17, 1960. Letter to journalist and spy Antony Terry, in full: &...

Vintage ballpoint signature, "Ian Fleming,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. In fine condition, with some light staining, easily matted out. Accompa...

Signed book: Collected Poems of Robert Frost. First trade edition. NY: Henry Holt and Company, 1930. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6 x 8.75, 349 pages.

Wonderful handwritten poem by Robert Frost, entitled "Neither Out Far nor In Deep," one page, 5.5 x 7, no date. The three stanza poem, in ...

Desirable vintage matte-finish 7.75 x 9.75 portrait of Grey, signed in green fountain pen. In fine condition. Grey remains extremely scarce in photos

Hand-addressed airmail envelope, 6.5 x 3.75, addressed in Hemingway's hand to "Miss Kaye Halle, 3001 Dent Place N.W., Washington, D.C.,&quo...

ALS signed “J. W. Howe,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, which are taped to a fixed position and measure 9.75 x 8, April 11, 1891. Letter to Colo

DS, one page both sides, 8.5 x 11, September 11, 1939. Metro–Goldwyn–Mayer Pictures contract in which Huxley affirms that he has granted all rights un

Signed book: Anna Livia Plurabelle. Limited first edition, numbered 69/800. NY: Crosby Gaige, 1928. Gilt-embellished hardcover, 4.75 x 7, 60 pages. Si

Signed book: To Kill a Mockingbird. 40th Anniversary Edition. NY: HarperCollins, 1999. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.75 x 8.25, 323 pages. Signed on t

ALS, one page, 5.5 x 7.75, January 6, 1993. Letter to Don Salter, in full: "This season has been so hectic for me that I simply cannot remember...

Much lauded and influential Czech-born writer (1883–1924) whose man-turned-insect story Metamorphosis (1915) and novel The Trial (1925) have earned a

Brilliant vintage matte-finish 6.5 x 9 head-and-shoulders portrait of London wearing a suit and tie, vertically signed within his shirt area in founta

Amusing group lot of four unrelated items, each annotated in ink by London, including: a trimmed 9.25 x 6 sheet bearing London’s personal address stam

French naturalist writer (1850-1893) considered the greatest French author of short stories. Untranslated ALS in French, one page, 4 x 6.5, personal l

British philosopher and civil servant (1806-1873) who was an influential contributor to social theory, political theory, and political economy. ALS si

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

Signed book: Gone With the Wind. First edition, first printing (with "Published May, 1936" on the copyright page, and "1936" on ...

TLS signed “Margaret Mitchell Marsh,” one page, 4 x 5, July 27, 1943. Letter to "Mr. Orth-Pallavicini," in full: "I was so glad to ha...

Partly-printed DS, one page, 8 x 13, November 22, 1890. Superior Court of Contra Costa County legal document, in part: "John Muir is hereby app...

ALS signed “Beatrix Heelis,” 6.25 x 7.5, January 9, 1943. Written from Castle Cottage, a letter to Margaret "Hetty" Douglas, in full: &quo...

French writer (1871–1922) known for the monumental sixteen-volume In Search of Lost Time, regarded as one of the greatest achievements in world litera

Signed book: The Fountainhead. Later printing. Indianapolis: The Bobbs-Merrill Company, 1964. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.25 x 8.5, 754 pages. Signe

French dramatist, novelist, essayist, art historian, and mystic (1866–1944) who was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1915. ALS in French, one

Important French writer (1935–2004) who attained international prominence with the publication of her first novel, Bonjour Tristesse, at the age of 18

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

Magnificent handwritten manuscript in French, unsigned, five pages, 8.5 x 11, no date. An interesting collection of handwritten mathematical expressio

ALS in French, signed “J. P. Sartre,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 8.25, Grand Bar de la Poste letterhead, no date but annotated in penci

Signed book: Nutcracker. Sixth printing. NY: Crown Publishers, 1984. Softcover with dust jacket, 10 x 9.75, 102 pages. Signed and inscribed on the tit

Signed book: Where the Wild Things Are. NY: Harper & Row, 1974. Hardcover with dust jacket, 10.25 x 9.25. Signed and inscribed on the half-title...

Original ink sketch by Sendak of Carol from Where the Wild Things Are on a white 10 x 8 piece of heavy cardstock, signed below by Sendak. In very fine