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

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