RR Auction: January Rare Manuscript, Document, and Autograph Auction

Vintage 4 x 9 magazine photo of Borglum’s first model for a proposed monument of R. G. Ingersoll, signed at the bottom of the image in fountain pen. T

Pioneering American photographer and photojournalist (1904–1971) whose iconic photo of the Fort Peck Dam graced the first cover of Life magazine. TLS,

Glossy 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo, signed in black felt tip, “Ray Bradbury, May 16, 1981.” In fine condition, with a few light creases and surfac

Souvenir typescript, one page, 8.5 x 11, of Bradbury’s poem entitled ‘Darwin, The Curious.’ Poem begins: “Old Curious Charlie, He stood for hours, Ben

Very rare mimeographed and hand-stapled Futuria Fantasia ‘magazine,’ Winter, 1940, 8.5 x 11, 19 pages, signed and inscribed on the front cover in blac

TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, April 5, 1967. Letter sending biographical information ahead of a speaking engagement. In part; “Have ju

DS, one page both sides, 6 x 8.75, December 3, 1964. Bradbury’s AFTRA membership application, filled out and signed by Bradbury twice, “Ray Bradbury,”

Original signed felt tip sketch of a horned monster with a plethora of teeth on a white card, signed “Ray Bradbury, Aug. 13, 1987.” Double-matted with

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Bradbury crossing a street, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “Dear Gil! On to Mars! Ray Bradbury, 4/29/03.” In fine condi

Important French painter (1882–1963) who, along with Picasso, was one of the seminal figures in the development of Cubism. Vintage fountain pen signat

English poet and playwright (1812–1889) who perfected the dramatic monologue in such works as My Last Duchess and Soliloquy of the Spanish Cloister. I

Printed biographical sketch of Buck, 8 x 10, eight pages, most likely taken from a larger program, signed on the first page in black ink. In fine cond

Close-up 8.25 x 5.75 photo of the writer, signed in silver ink, “Anthony Burgess 21.10.90.” Matted and framed to an overall size of 15.5 x 13.5. In fi

Four book pages, all approximately 9 x 10.5, each featuring a color image of one of Cadmus’s works, and each signed under the work in black ink by Cad

TLS, one page, 6.5 x 8.5, personal letterhead, February 16, 1934. Letter regarding a Tarzan question. In part: “During Tarzan’s adventures he has roam

French author and art critic (1886–1958). Vintage matte-finish 7.75 x 10.75 photo by G.L. Manuel Freres, affixed to its original 8.5 x 12 mount, inscr

American biologist and author (1907–1964) best known for the ecological classic Silent Spring. Signed book: The Sea Around Us. Later printing. NY: Oxf

French symbolist painter (1849–1906) whose paintings are best known for their brown monochrome palette. ALS in French, one page, 5 x 8.25, Grand Hotel

Popular American poet and author (1820–1871). ALS, two pages, lightly-lined on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, January 19, no year. Letter to “Mr. Putnam

Two signatures: one ink signature, “Joel Chandler Harris,” on a blue 4.75 x 1 slip clipped from the conclusion of a letter, affixed to a slightly larg

TLS signed in pencil “John,” one page, 8 x 6.5, no date, but postmarked March 8, 1943. Letter to Hazel and Morrie Werner, written while at Army camp i

Wonderful 4.25 x 5.75 postcard photo of Chirico’s ‘Piazza d’Italia,’ signed in the lower border in blue ballpoint. In fine condition, with creasing to

Ballpoint signature, “Agatha Christie,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. Some light soiling affecting the top of the signature, otherwise fine condition. A

American painter and illustrator (1842–1924) best known for his images of animal subjects. Signed book: The Wonder-Book for Girls and Boys. Boston: Ho

Ink signature, “Yrs truly, Mark Twain,” on an off-white 3.75 x 2.25 card. In very good condition, with scattered toning and soiling, mirroring of othe

Manuscript DS, signed “S. L. Clemens,” two pages both sides, 8.75 x 13.25, February 1, 1893. Petition presented to soon-to-be President Grover Clevela

ALS signed “Mark Twain,” one page, 4 x 6, black-bordered personal letterhead, February 27, 1905. Letter to Herr Richard Maale. In full: “I have receiv

Commanding 3.5 x 5.5 German postcard photo, signed in ink, “Very truly yours, Mark Twain, 1905.” In good condition, with light toning, scattered soili

ANS signed “S. L. Clemens,” on a 7.25 x 9.5 blank book page, February 1881. Lengthy note to Karl Gerhardt, the artist whose painting was used as the f

Portuguese-French abstractionist painter (1908–1992). Postcard featuring a color image of da Silva’s ‘La Veranda,’ 6 x 4, signed on the reverse in bla

Signed book: Les Chevaliers de la Table Ronde. Paris: Gallimard, 1937. Paperback, 4.75 x 7.5, 215 pages. Inscribed on the half-title page, in French,

ALS signed “Wilmot,” one page, 4.5 x 7, black-bordered Gad’s Hill Place letterhead, December 5, 1863. Letter to Peter Cunningham. In part: “I am delig

ALS, one page, 4.5 x 7, Gad’s Hill Place letterhead, August 22, 1867. Letter to fellow novelist Charles Reade. In part: “Will Monday, Tuesday, and Wed

Ink signature, “Faithfully yours, Charles Dickens,” on an off-white 3.75 x 2.25 slip affixed to an identical size card. In very good condition, with i

Color 8.5 x 11.75 program photo of Dali’s ‘The Temptation of St. Anthony,’ signed at the bottom in green felt tip. A mild horizontal crease through th

ALS signed “C. L. Dodgson,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, January 12, 1885. Letter to the editor of Vanity Fair, Thomas Gibson Bowles.

Ink signature, “Yours faithfully, A. Conan Doyle,” on an off-white 4.5 x 3 card. In fine condition, with some scattered mild toning, a few light bends

Influential American author (1871–1945) of such classics as Sister Carrie and An American Tragedy. Vintage matte-finish 7.25 x 9.25 photo of Dreiser s

ALS in pencil signed “TD,” one page, 3.5 x 5.5, no date. Dreiser writes to Lengel. In full: “With these corrections—(Maybe not all) I seek U: OK. Very

TLS, one page, 7.75 x 10, The Delineator letterhead, February 18, 1910. Letter to an aspiring writer. In part: “I have given considerable thoughts to

AQS, in French, on an off-white 4.25 x 2.5 card. Dumas pens three untranslated lines, signing at the conclusion, “A. Dumas fils.” Some scattered light

ALS in French, signed “A. Dumas f,” one page both sides, 4 x 6.5, July 28, 1883. Boldly penned letter inquiring as to whether Romanian Princess Ghika

ALS in French, signed “Alex. Dumas,” one page, 4 x 5, no date. Untranslated letter in French to a lady. Central vertical and horizontal folds, the ver

Signed book: Booked to Die. First edition, first printing. NY: Charles Scribner’s Sons, 1992. Hardcover with dustjacket, 5.75 x 8.5, 321 pages. Signed

Daughter of Union Pacific vice-president Thomas Durant, she was an author, playwright, and critic, whose poem Dante was believed to be the first Ameri

British author and art critic (1809–1893) whose husband, Sir Charles Eastlake, was director of the National Gallery. ALS signed “Eliz. Eastlake,” four

Belgian painter and printmaker (1860–1949) who was an important influence on expressionism and surrealism. ALS in French, signed “J. Ensor,” on a 5.25

Central figure in West Coast regional literature and the San Francisco Renaissance (1912–1994). The "Beat friar" spent 18 years as a Domin...

Vintage ink signature, “James Montgomery Flagg,” on an off-white 4.25 x 3 card. In fine condition, with a few slight brushes to the ink.

Vintage 4.5 x 6.5 magazine photo of Flagg in a bow tie, signed at the bottom of the image in black ink. Affixed to a slightly larger sheet. Scattered