RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts

TLS in French, signed “J. P. Sartre,” one page, 5.25 x 8.25, May 20, 1970. Letter to Jacques Debu-Bridel, in part: "Our policy positions are ve...

Three remarkable letters from Dr. Seuss, one ALS and two TLSs, all written to the wife of a Texas doctor during the Spring and Summer of 1972. First,

ALS signed “G. Bernard Shaw,” one page, 9 x 11.25, April 30, 1912, penned at the close of a circular from Dagen Nyheter eliciting opinions of August S

TLS signed “G. Bernard Shaw,” two pages, 8 x 10, January 8, 1918. Letter to English writer and journalist Douglas Goldring, care of Maunsel & Co...

English writer and critic (1880–1932) who was a founding member of the Bloomsbury Group and wrote the innovative biographical work Eminent Victorians.

Rare and desirable ink signature entirely in Thoreau's hand, "Henry D. Thoreau, from Wm. E. Channing,” on an off-white 5.5 x 3.5 slip, evid...

Tremendous 8.25 x 11.25 portrait of Leo Tolstoy dressed in a traditional belted tunic and seated in a half-length pose with his hands clasped together

Archive of 19 handwritten letters and notes from acclaimed English novelist Evelyn Waugh, each signed in full or with his initials, “E. W.,” penned on

Desirable ink signature, "J. R. R. Tolkien, Exeter," on an off-white and lightly lined 7 x 8.25 guest book page, with upper left corner pa...

ALS signed “E. W.,” one page, 5.5 x 3.5, personal postcard letterhead, no date. In full: "In addressing an envelope to yourself never give your...

American artist best known for his illustrations in classic children's books (1912–1996). Wonderful collection of nine original pencil drawings ...

TLS, one page, 8 x 10, Rogate Lodge letterhead, April 6, 1929. Letter to Miss Harris, in part: "My new Mulliner book comes out on this side qui...

Austrian novelist and playwright (1881–1942). ALS in German, one page on a 5.25 x 3.5 postcard depicting the Leipziger Palmengarten, no date. Letter t

Pulitzer Prize–winning American poet, novelist, and writer of short stories (1889–1973). Two items: an eight-line autograph poem signed by Aiken, &q...

AQS on an off-white 6 x 7 sheet headed, "Notable Thoughts of World Personalities." Albee pens a maxim based on his play Who's Afraid o...

Signed book: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll. Limited edition, one of 50 copies specially bound by Paul Belard in red morocco ...

Signed book: I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. First edition, first printing. NY: Random House, 1969. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.75 x 8.5, 281 pages

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of the esteemed sci-fi author in dark-rimmed glasses, prominently signed in blue felt tip, "Isaac Asimov." In fine con...

Signed book: The Handmaid's Tale. First edition, first printing. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1986. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.25 x 9.25, 311 pa...

Group lot of 10 covers individually signed in ink or felt tip by a notable author, including: John Kenneth Galbraith, Arthur Hailey, John Hersey, Ira

Vintage matte-finish 8 x 5.25 close-up photo of a wide-eyed Baldwin smoking a cigarette, signed in black ballpoint, "Peace—James Baldwin."...

Signed book: The Portable Beat Reader. First edition. NY: Viking Press, 1992. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.5 x 8.25, 642 pages. Signed on the first f

American author and socialist (1850–1898) most famous for his utopian novel, Looking Backward, which inspired the formation of at least 165 'Nat...

American writer (1898–1943) best known for his stories 'The Devil and Daniel Webster' and 'By the Waters of Babylon' and for the nov...

Cardstock 11 x 8.5 photo of the sci-fi writer in his study, signed in the wide lower margin in brown felt tip, "Ray Bradbury, 12/29/06." I...

ALS signed “W. C. Bryant,” one page, 7.25 x 6.25, May 3, 1842. Letter to an autograph collector, in part: "I have been obliged, for want of tim...

Two AQSs from Bryant's great poems: one from 'Invitation to the Country' on an off-white 4.75 x 2 slip, in full: " 'No pampered...

ALS signed “W. C. Bryant,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.75 x 7.75, December 26, 1897. Letter to Dr. T. A. Cheney, in which Bryant declines t

Vintage fountain pen signature, "Edgar Rice Burroughs, Tarzana, Oct. 12, 1927," on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page. In fine condition.

American novelist (1892-1977) best known as the author of such crime/noir classics as The Postman Always Rings Twice and Double Indemnity. TLS signed

American writer and lecturer (1888–1955) who is best known for his books How to Win Friends and Influence People and How to Stop Worrying and Start Li

French poet, dramatist, and diplomat (1868–1955) whose devout Catholicism informed his writing. Two ALSs: one in English, one page both sides, May 2,

Signed book: The Alchemist. First English edition. San Francisco: HarperSanFrancisco, 1993. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.25 x 8.5, 177 pages. Signed

Pulitzer Prize–winning American playwright and director (1890–1980) remembered as one of the wittiest members of the Algonquin Round Table. AQS on an

American writer, editor, historian, poet, and literary critic (1898–1989) who was an an influential editor and talent scout at Viking Press. TLS, one

English poet, short story writer and novelist (1873–1956) who is best remembered for his works for children, the poem The Listeners, and for subtle ps

English poet, short story writer and novelist (1873–1956) who is best remembered for his works for children, the poem The Listeners, and for subtle ps

TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, July 31, 1951. Letter to "Mr. Townsend," regarding Howard Fast's historical fiction work Citizen Tom Paine. I...

Pulitzer Prize–winning American poet (1904–2005) remembered as a modern stylist with romantic sensibilities. ALS, one page, 8.5 x 11, January 29, 1976

American writer and poet (1904–1979) best known for his Studs Lonigan trilogy. Interesting collection of three TLSs by Farrell, totaling eight pages,

ALS signed “Zane,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, April 4. Letter to "Bill" about Western films based on his work, in part: "The picture Wago...

American author and Unitarian clergyman (1822–1909) remembered for his short story 'The Man Without a Country.' AQS on an off-white 3.5 x 2....

Signed book: The Autobiography of Malcolm X. First edition. NY: Grove Press, 1965. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.25 x 9.25, 455 pages. Signed and insc

Pulitzer Prize–winning writer and journalist (1914–1993) considered one of the earliest practitioners of 'New Journalism.' ALS, one page, 6....

ALS signed “O. W. Holmes,” one page both sides, 4.5 x 3.5, September 26, 1893. Letter to Miss Somerville, in full: "I find it next to impossibl...

ALS signed “Julia W. Howe,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, December 17, 1886. Letter to "Mary," in part: "I am sorry and t...

ALS signed “W. D. Howells,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 6.75, personal letterhead, January 23, 1910. Letter to Mrs. John Winters Brannan

Two TLSs by the comedic collaborators: one by George S. Kaufman, signed "George," one page, personal letterhead, no date, to "Ferbus&...

Swedish writer (1858–1940) who, in 1909, became the first woman to win the Nobel Prize for Literature. Postcard photo of Lagerlof's Marbacka man...

TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, October 6. Letter to "Mr. Phillips," in full: "The book came this morning, and I am mailing it back to you w...