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English banker and poet (1763-1855). ALS signed “S. Rogers,” one page, 4.5 x 7.25, no date. Rogers attempts to reschedule a dinner. In par

Signed book: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. Later printing. NY: Bloomsbury, 2002. Paperback, 5 x 8, 251 pages. Signed on the half-title page

Signed book: The Satanic Verses. First American edition, first printing. NY: Viking, 1988. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.25, 547 pages. Signed on

Austrian author of Bambi. TLS in German, one page, 8.5 x 11, March 19, 1914. Untranslated letter thanking the recipient for his “intervention an

Signed book: The People, Yes. First edition, after printing 270 De Luxe copies. NY: Harcourt, Brace and Company, 1936. Hardcover, 6 x 8.5, 286 pages.

Signed book: Abraham Lincoln: The Prairie Years and the War Years. First edition. NY: Harcourt, Brace and Company, 1954. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.

Popular author and illustrator (born 1928) of such children’s classics as Where the Wild Things Are and In the Night Kitchen. Two books: hardcov

Color 24 x 18 poster entitled for a 2003 exhibition of Sendak’s work for Where the Wild Things Are, signed in black ink. In fine condition, with

Mailing envelope, 6.5 x 3.75, signed in black ink, “G. Bernard Shaw, Ayot Saint Lawrence. Herts. England. 12th March 1948, autographed for&...

Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 close-up photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Hannen Swaffer, G. Bernard Shaw.” Photo is affixed to

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Spillane in the 1950s, signed in blue felt tip, “Mickey Spillane (in the 50s).” In fine condition, with a few scatt

Boston-born Baptist minister and academic (1808–1895) best known as the lyricist of “America” (“My Country ’Tis of The...

Irish author (1847–1912) best known for his horror classic Dracula. ANS, one page, lightly-lined, 5.5 x 8.5, Lyceum Company Tour 1887-1888 lette

Distinguished author (1811–1896) whose epochal 1852 novel Uncle Tom’s Cabin brought the issue of slavery to the fore of American conscious

Signed book: Uncle Tom’s Cabin. Later printing. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1894. Hardcover with slipcase, 5.25 x 8, 500 pages. Signed and inscrib

AQS on an off-white 4.75 x 3.5 slip. Stowe pens a quote from William Cullen Bryant’s Blessed Are They That Mourn. In full: “The light of s

Lengthy AQS on an 8 x 5 off-white sheet, dated May 4, 1889. Stowe quotes from Chapter XXII of Uncle Tom’s Cabin. In full: “Tom looked up t

Indian poet, playwright, and philosopher and author (1861–1941) who won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1913. ALS, one page, lightly-lined, 8.

Deceased hard-living writer who inserted himself into his accounts of America's underbelly and popularized a first-person form of journalism in ...

Russian novelist and moral philosopher (1828–1910) best known for his epic novels War and Peace and Anna Karenina. Vintage 5 x 7.25 book photo o

American humorist and author (1894–1961) best known for such stories as “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” and for his distinctive, w

Artist well known for his large-scale, freely scribbled, calligraphic-style graffiti paintings. Rare original signed ballpoint sketch of the word &a...

Christmas card sent on behalf of Warhol’s Interview magazine, 5.75 x 9, with an image of Warhol as Santa on the cover, signed inside in black fe

Pulitzer Prize–winning American author (1905–1989) best known for his classic 1946 novel All the King’s Men. Handwritten poem on an

Signed book: The Long Christmas Dinner. Limited edition of 525 copies (this copy No. 182). Connecticut: New Haven Yale University Press, 1931. Hardcov

British author (1882–1941) revered as one of the most important writers in the English language. On March 28, 1941, after a final attack of ment

Highly regarded Irish poet and playwright (1865–1939) recognized as one of the key figures in twentieth-century literature. AQS on an off-white

Color 8 x 10 cardstock photo of Blanc surrounded by his animated pals, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “Eh—What’s up, Sam? B

Original signed and inscribed felt tip sketch of Hagar the Horrible and Eddie bearing flowers for the sketch’s recipient on an off-white 9.25 x

Color limited edition 26.5 x 27 print of Mammy Yokum telling Daisy Mae she has to take a bath, signed in the lower border in pencil, “Al Capp,...

Vintage sketches of Barney Google and Snuffy Smith, drawn and signed in fountain pen, and nicely hand-colored, on a 5.5 x 2.75 blue card from the Albe

A fantastic collection of 12 vintage ink self-portrait caricatures by some of the nation’s best known cartoonists. Sketches were collected as pa

Vintage ballpoint signature and inscription, “To Roberta, Walt Disney,” on an off-white 6.75 x 4.5 album page. Reverse is signed by Jimmy

Oversized vintage matte-finish 13 x 16 photo of Disney casually leaning on a chair, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Lou—With my b

Limited edition serigraph cel with printed color background, featuring the witch handing Snow White the poisoned apple, 14 x 10.75, signed in black fe

Vintage off-white mat, 16 x 12, which originally held a cel or image from the cartoon entitled “Donald’s Dilemma,” and lightly label

Signed Little Golden Book: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. NY: Simon and Schuster. Hardcover, 6 x 8. Signed and inscribed on the inside front cover,

Cartoonist (1900–1955) best known as the creator of the durable strip Joe Palooka. TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, Joe Palooka letterhead, August 2, 19

Vintage signed fountain pen sketch of the Toonerville Trolley engineer on a 5.5 x 2.75 blue card from the Albert R. Chestnut collection. In fine condi

Two-volume set titled Animation: The Art of Friz Freleng, consisting of a limited edition hardcover book (1909/4000) signed by Freleng on a page beari

Original signed pencil sketch of Bugs Bunny on an off-white 7 x 10 card. In very fine condition. RRAuction COA.

Vintage fountain pen sketches of Mike, Ike, and Boob McNutt on a 5.5 x 2.75 blue card from the Albert R. Chestnut collection, boldly signed and dated

Original hand-inked cover art proof for an April 1997 issue of Archie comics, 11.5 x 17.5, with pasted on title, showing Archie and Jughead ruining so

Original hand-inked three panel Dick Tracy daily comic strip, dated June 1, 1971, on an 18 x 6.5 sheet of artist’s cardstock, depicting a gentle

Signed book: Chuck Amuck. Later printing. NY: Farrar Strauss Giroux, 1990. Hardcover with dustjacket, 8.25 x 10.5, 302 pages. Signed on the half-title

Original signed and inscribed ink sketch of Woody Woodpecker on an off-white 8.5 x 11.25 card, signed and inscribed at the bottom, “To Mark Vard

Original hand-inked four-panel Peanuts daily comic strip, dated February 2, 1963, on an off-white 27.5 x 6 sheet of artist’s cardstock. The stri

Signed book: Good Ol’ Charlie Brown. Later printing. NY: Rinehart and Company, 1957. Paperback, 5.25 x 8. Signed on the half-title page in blue

Color 18 x 24 promotional poster for the 1987-1988 Houston Symphony Young People’s Concerts, with a printed four-panel strip of Marcie and Peppe

Signed book: A New Peanuts Book Featuring Snoopy. Later printing. NY: Rinehart and Co., 1958. Softcover, 5.25 x 8. Signed on the half-title page in bl

Color limited edition 14 x 14 lithograph entitled “A Friend Is Someone Who’ll Share His Home with You”, showing Snoopy and Woodstock

Vintage fountain pen signature and inscription, “Ahoy, Albert! Yours to the last ash! Segar” (adding a small sketch of a lit cigar) on a 5

Vintage fountain pen sketch of The Little King on a 5.5 x 2.75 blue card from the Albert R. Chestnut collection, signed and inscribed “With best

Vintage signed fountain pen sketch of Paw from Polly and Her Pals on a 5.5 x 2.75 blue card from the Albert R. Chestnut collection. In fine condition,

Vintage ink sketch of Moon Mullins on a 5.5 x 2.75 blue card from the Albert R. Chestnut collection, signed and inscribed “To Albert Chestnut, w

Typed recipe for Norman Sauce for Meat and Vegetables, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, on a sheet of her personal stationery, signed at the bottom in blue ink.

Exceptional ballpoint signature, “Irving Berlin,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. In very fine condition. RRAuction COA.

Pearl-finish 8 x 10 Vandamm photo of Berlin seated at a piano, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint “To Sue Weige, Irving Berlin.” In fi

Glossy 7 x 9.5 photo of Bernstein enjoying a beverage, signed in black felt tip. In very good condition, with scattered creasing and surface marks and

Prominent lyricist and theater composer (1895 -1996) who wrote lyrics for “Swanee”, “Tea for Two”, and “Just a Gigolo&...

Uncommon ALS signed “Maria Meneghini Callas,” one page, 6.25 x 7.75, Savoy Hotel London letterhead, no date. Short letter to an admirer. I

Three items: an oversized matte-finish 10 x 13 photo of Callas in her last performance of Tosca at London’s Covent Garden on February 9, 1964, s

French pianist and composer of classical music (1888-1954). Partial musical manuscript on both sides of an off-white 10.5 x 13.75 musically-lined shee

Distinguished Czech composer (1841–1904) of orchestral and chamber music, best known for his Symphony No. 9, “From the New World.” A

Vintage fountain pen signature, “George Gershwin,” on a 5.5 x 2.75 blue card from the Albert R. Chestnut collection, dated in another hand

Very nice AQS on an off-white 5 x 3 card. Gershwin pens the lyrics to a verse from the song “It Ain’t Necessarily So,” from Porgie a

Vintage matte-finish 8 x 9.75 photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Fannie Prager in deep appreciation of her fresh & lovely singi

TLS, three pages, 8.5 x 11, Handy Brothers Music Co. Inc. letterhead, July 6, 1948. Letter to Mrs. Blanche V. Denton. In part: “I remember drivi

Vintage program/menu from the world famous Cotton Club, 10.5 x 13.25, touting the Cotton Club Parade featuring Calloway, Handy, and others, signed on

Russian composer (1903-1978) of the spirited Sabre Dance. ALS in Russian, one page, lightly-lined both sides, 8.25 x 11.75, January 29, 1950. Letter t

AMQS on an off-white 9.75 x 7.5 musically-lined sheet. Liszt pens the opening twelve bars of his arrangment of Wielhorsky's song "Autrefois...

Austrian composer (1860–1911) whose epic symphonies redefined the genre and assured him a place among the most important and influential compose

Italian tenor. Vintage sepia matte-finish 7 x 9 photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen in Italian and dated May 1924. In very good condition, wit

Italian composer (1863–1945) whose 1890 masterpiece Cavalleria Rusticana takes a place among the most beloved staples of the operatic repertoire

Two-time Pulitzer Prize–winning American composer (1911–2007) best known for such popular operas as The Consul, The Saint of Bleecker Stre

Internationally famous star of the Metropolitan Opera, Broadway, motion pictures, radio and recordings was also known as, and played, “The Tenne

American performer and songwriter (1879–1959) best known for co-writing such standards as the baseball anthem, “Take Me Out to the Ball Ga

Seven items: five signed glossy photos, four 8 x 10 and one 5 x 7, each signed and inscribed in ink or felt tip by the respective star pictured: Giorg

Conductor best known for his work as music director of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and the Vienna State Opera. Signed book: Seiji. First edition, fi

Polish pianist, composer, and politician (1860–1941) whose abounding talent and personal magnetism made him one of the most popular virtuosi of

Ink signature, “With very best wishes of I. J. Paderewski,” on an off-white 4 x 6.25 sheet of stationery. In fine condition, with some sca

Italian-born operatic bass (1892–1957) who enjoyed a successful crossover career on the Broadway stage and in a handful of films. Vintage glossy

Important American composer and lyricist (1891–1964) best known for his urbane, witty lyrics and sinuous music. Vintage matte-finish 4.5 x 5.5 H

Original vintage program from a 1939 performance in England, 6.5 x 8.25, signed in fountain pen above his portrait on an opening page, “S. Rachm

Prolific Hungarian-born composer. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo of Romberg at a piano, signed in fountain pen, “Sincerely, Sig Romberg...

Vintage 7.5 x 9.25 program photo of Rubenstein seated at a piano, signed in the large lower border in fountain pen, “Arthur Rubenstein, Bruxelle

AMQS on an off-white 3.25 x 2.5 card. Sousa pens three bars of music from an unidentified work, signing underneath, “John Philip Sousa ‘99

Legendary Italian-born conductor (1867–1957) widely regarded as one of the greatest figures ever to ascend the podium. Splendid AMQS on an off-w

Austrian orchestra and opera conductor (1908-1989) and one of the most renowned conductors in music history. His obituary in The New York Times descri

One of the most beloved sopranos of all time. Six vintage 8 x 10 glossy photos, including two of Tebaldi in costume at the Metropolitan Opera House, e

Vintage matte-finish 7.25 x 9.5 Herbert Mitchell photo, signed and inscribed in blue ink “With compliments Sophie Tucker to Lillian Rosenbloom 1

Four signed albums: Voltage and Let There Be Rock, signed on the front covers in blue felt tip by Malcolm and Angus Young; and Powerage and If You Wan

Signed book: Walk This Way. First edition, first printing. NY: Avon Books, 1997. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 513 pages. Signed in black ink

Glossy 8 x 10 group photo, signed in black felt tip by all three members: Barbara, Peggy, and Jiggs, with one adding, “Love, The Angels.”

English rock-and-roll band of the 1960s that was part of the British Invasion. Known for their gritty, bluesy sound and deep-voiced frontman Eric Burd

Nice 11 x 6.75 group photo clipped from an inside album sleeve, signed in black felt tip by five members: Russ Giguere, Jules Alexander, Larry Ramos,

Color 14 x 16 poster of the Beach Boys Smile album cover, signed in black felt tip. Rolled and in fine condition. Smile is an unreleased album by The

Vintage ballpoint signatures and inscriptions, “To Martin, Best wishes, Ringo Starr,” “John Lennon,” “To Martin, best wi

Original vintage promotional card for The Plaza New York presents Julius Monk’s New Post Prandial Prank Baker’s Dozen with Gerry Matthews,

Vintage ballpoint signatures, “George Harrison xxx,” “Paul McCartney xxx,” and “Love, John Lennon xx,” on a light