RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts

Four items signed by notable 19th century American historians, including: George Bancroft (ALS), John Bigelow (ALS), John Fiske (ALS), and William H.

Three ALSs in French, totaling four pages on three sheets, dated from 1862 to 1889. One, in part (translated): "I justly have too high an opini...

Original sketch of a 'Jaws' shark face by Peter Benchley, accomplished in blue ink on a white 6 x 4 sheet that is signed and inscribed, &quo...

Seven untranslated ALSs in French by Henry Bordeaux, totaling twelve pages on eight sheets, dated from 1919 to 1933. In overall fine condition. Accomp

Collection of five ALSs by Paul Bourget, plus an ink signature and one of his personal calling cards with a handwritten note. One letter, in part (tra

Collection of seven TLSs by Gamaliel Bradford, each one page, dated from 1919 to 1930. Bradford discusses publishing and his work. One letter, in part

ALS in French, one page both sides, 5.25 x 8.25, March 27, 1906. Handwritten letter discussing the principle of the separation of church and state, am

ALS signed “W. C. Bryant,” one page, 5 x 8, December 29, 1871. Handwritten letter to an autograp

Partial LS in French, signed “Chateaubriand,” one page, 6 x 3.5, no date. Untranslated conclusio

ALS in French, signed with his initials, one page, 4.5 x 7.25, January 1, 1819. Written from Rome, in full (translated): "I only have time to s...