RR Auction Quality Autograph Auction 361

Signed book: The Sum of All Fears. First edition, first printing. NY: G. P. Putnams’s Sons, 1991. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.25 x 9.25, 798 pages. S

Ink signature, “Mark Twain,” on an off-white 6 x 3.5 slip affixed to a 7.25 x 4.75 off-white album page. A central vertical fold and some scattered li

ALS signed “Mark Twain,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.25 x 5.25, personal letterhead bearing a “C” crest, December 26, [1870]. Letter to the

Original and rare unsigned ink illustration of a gentleman fishing, captioned in Clemens’s hand, “Joe Jefferson,” on a 5.75 x 7 off-white illustrator’

Signed book: Les Parents Terribles. Later printing. Paris: Gallimard, 1938. Leatherbound hardcover, 4.75 x 7.25, 251 pages. Signed and inscribed in Fr

Six signed books: hardcover First Editions of The Lost World signed by Michael Crichton on the title page (First Trade Edition); The Coup inscribed an

Six signed books: hardcover editions of The Bridges of Madison County signed on the half-title page by Roger James Waller (First Printing); Up Country

American writer (1789–1851) best known for his series of Leatherstocking Tales and the novel, The Last of the Mohicans. Bank check, 5.5 x 2.25, filled

ALS signed “J. Fenimore Cooper,” three pages on two separate sheets, 7 x 8.5, October 23, 1850. A fine letter written on behalf of James Henry Hackett

Color limited edition 18 x 24 print of a de Seve cover for The New Yorker, numbered #494/500, signed in pencil. Matted and framed to an overall size o

Scarce bank check, 7 x 3.25, filled out and signed by Dickens, payable to W. Coachman for £5.13.6, 1862. In very good condition, with a few min...

ALS, 4.5 x 7.25, June 26, 1847. Headed at the top, “Athenauem Club, London,” Dickens declines an invitation. In part: “I have delayed answering your k

Oldest daughter of English novelist Charles Dickens. Partly-printed DS, two pages both sides, 8 x 12.75, August 13, 1879. Original handwritten contrac

German artist (1891–1969) best known for his Expressionist depictions of Weimar society and the brutality of war. ALS in German, one page both sides,

English author and playwright (1907-1989). Among the best-known film adaptations of her works were Rebecca and The Birds, both directed by Alfred Hitc

Beloved British author of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, better known by his pen name, Lewis Carroll (1832-1898). Four-page leaflet, 3.5 x 5.25, en

Three items: hardcover copy of Afrika signed and inscribed on the half-title page, “In very friendship to Roul, Hans Erni,” adding several elaborate s

French painter and sculptor (1901–1985) known for his authentic and humanistic approach. Extremely scarce original signed fountain pen sketch of two p

American author and philosopher (1803–1882). whose central role in the Transcendentalist movement earned him a place among the most influential figure

Signed book: Pylon. Limited edition of 300 copies (this being No: 172). NY: Harrison Smith and Robert Haas, Inc., 1935. Hardcover, 5.5 x 8, 315 pages.

Former British intelligence officer (1908–1964) whose novels featuring suave spy James Bond have attained unprecedented and seemingly indestructible p

Interesting archive of nine untranslated ALSs and four signed postcards, in French, sent to American artist Herman A. Webster. The letters and postcar

American sculptor (1850–1931) best known for his monumental historical works, most notably the sculpture that forms the centerpiece of the Lincoln Mem

Signed book: A Masque of Reason. Limited signed edition of 751 copies (this copy No. 357). NY: Henry Holt and Company, Inc., 1947. Hardcover with slip

Three personal checks, 6 x 2.75, all filled out in type and signed by Haley, all from September 1989. In fine condition, with bank stamps to each chec

Norwegian novelist, dramatist, poet and winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1920. Vintage 2.75 x 4 magazine photo, affixed to a 3.25 x 5.25 of

Distinguished oversized vintage matte-finish 11 x 14 photo of Hemingway in a jacket and tie and a wry smile on his face, by R. B. Fordyce of Miami, si

TLS, one onionskin page, 8.5 x 11, Finca Vigia, San Francisco de Paula, Cuba letterhead, August 14, 1941. Letter to Mr. Blake of the Guaranty Trust Co

English veterinary surgeon and writer best known for his semi-autobiographical stories, often referred to collectively as All Creatures Great and Smal

Signed book: Hirschfeld’s New York. First edition, first printing. NY: Harry N. Abrams, 2001. Softcover, 9 x 10, 94 pages. Signed and inscribed on the

Scarce English language TLS signed “Hermann,” one page, 8.5 x 11, March fortnightly for German culture letterhead, no date. Letter to his sister. In p

Eminent American writer (1809–1894) best known for his collection The Autocrat of the Breakfast Table and the much-anthologized poem ‘The Chambered Na

Author, suffragette, dramatist, poet, and biographer (1819–1910), best remembered as the lyricist of “Battle Hymn of the Republic.” ALS, one page, 4.5

Important French writer, artist, and statesman (1802–1885) best known for such canonical novels as Les Misérables and Notre-Dame de Paris (aka ...

Controversial Austrian artist (1928–2000) best known for his fanciful architectural designs. Glossy 5 x 7 head-and-shoulders photo, signed in black fe

ALS signed “Hurrell,” on the inside panels of a 9 x 6.75 Christmas card, December 7, 1990. Letter written inside of a Christmas card to a collector. I

Influential British writer (1894–1963) best known for the twentieth-century classics Brave New World and The Doors of Perception. ALS, one page, 3.5 x

Revered Norwegian playwright and poet (1828–1906) whose works, including A Doll’s House and Hedda Gabler, made him one of the seminal figures in the f

American author (1783–1859) best known for his stories The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Rip Van Winkle. Ink signature, “Washington Irving, Sunnyside, J

ALS, one page, 5 x 8, June 28, 1858. Letter to Mr. Averill. In full: “I return herewith the manuscripts you had the kindness to lend me and to apologi

Artist and writer (1892–1942) best known for his work on the American West. TLS signed “Will J.,” one page, 6.5 x 7, James Ranch letterhead, August 28

Christmas card from 1951, measuring 6 x 7.25 closed, with a 4.25 x 5.5 Karsh photo of the Eglise de la Madeline, in Paris, signed under the image in p

Personal check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Kerouac, payable to Long Island Lighting Co. for $16.88, June 13, 1958. Encapsulated in a plasti

Baltimore lawyer (1779–1843) who was inspired to write the “Star-Spangled Banner” after he witnessed the bombardment of Fort McHenry by the British in

Important Swiss-German artist (1879–1940) whose works incorporate a number of the most influential movements of the day, including Surrealism, Express

Austrian artist and sometime writer (1877–1959), a member of the Blaue Reiter group, best known for his expressionistic illustrations for works by Poe

Rare ALS signed “Nelle,” one page both sides, 5.25 x 7.5, personal letterhead, September 22, 2008. Letter to Jonathan Risco. In full: “Thank you so mu

Commemorative cover with a color silk cachet of a mockingbird, and bearing an April 14, 1982, Montgomery, Alabama cancellation, signed on the front in

Signed book: To Kill A Mockingbird. First edition, third impression. Philadelphia: J. P. Lippincott Company, 1960. Hardcover with dustjacket, 5.75 x 8

Author (1871–1955) who was the second wife of Jack London. TLS, one page, 8.5 x 6.5, July 13, 1917. London writes an unknown recipient to decline an i

Bank check, 6.5 x 2.75, filled out and signed by London, payable to Acme Folding Boat Co. for $31.00, stamp-dated May 18, 1906. Vertical folds passing

Penetrating 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait by Elliott & Fry, signed in ink on the reverse over the photographer’s information, “Henry W. Longf...

Distinguished American poet (1807–1882) who produced such timeless classics as ‘Paul Revere’s Ride,’ ‘The Song of Hiawatha,’ and ‘Evangeline.’ Among o

Ink signature, “Henry W. Longfellow, June 13, 1881,” on an off-white 4.75 x 3.25 gold-bordered card. Matted with a portrait of Longfellow to an overal

ALS signed “J. R. Lowell,” one page, 4.5 x 7.25, Legation of the United Nations letterhead, February 11, 1883. Letter to General Samuel W. Crawford. I

American writer and diplomat (1819–1891) who, after a long and successful career as a poet, satirist, and essayist, served as minister to the court of

Signed copy of Markham’s internationally known poem, ‘The Man With the Hoe,’ poem, one page, 8.5 x 14, signed at the bottom in black ink. Edwin Markha

American poet and lecturer (1852–1940) whose poem of social protest, ‘The Man with the Hoe,’ brought him worldwide acclaim. Printed poem, 10 x 8, enti

German painter (1880–1916) who was one of the principal figures of the Expressionist movement. Though he was among several notable artists whose names

TLS, one page, 5.5 x 7, The Dorchester letterhead, October 29, 1953. Letter to an admirer. In full: “Thank you for your charming letter and all the ni

Signed book: Death of a Salesman. 50th anniversary edition. NY: Penguin Books, 1999. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6 x 8.5, 142 pages. Signed on the titl

Satin-finish 4 x 5.75 close-up photo, signed in the lower border in blue ink. In very fine condition.

Pen name of the colorful American poet, essayist, and fabulist Cincinnatus Heine (or Hiner) Miller (1841-1913). AQS on the reverse of an original 4.25

TLS signed “Margaret Mitchell Marsh,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, July 23, 1948. Mitchell writes to literary agent David Grunbaum. In

American political cartoonist and illustrator (1840–1902) best known for devising the donkey and elephant symbols of the Democratic and Republican par

American artist (1870–1966) best known for his luminous, often fantastic landscapes and romantic illustrations of nudes. His 1920 painting Daybreak wa

Partial autograph letter, two pages, 8.5 x 11, January 12, 1968. First two pages of a letter to her sister Anita. In part: “If anything happens to you

Journalist and newspaper publisher who established the Pulitzer Prize ‘for the encouragement of public service, public morals, American literature, an

Highly regarded French painter (1830–1903), one of the leading figures of the impressionist movement, best known for his distinctive pointillist style

Painter and etcher (1846–1938) who was the father of Maxfield Parrish. ALS, one page, 8 x 10.25, no date but “Tuesday morning” penned along the left s

Signed book: The Subtle Knife. Later printing. NY: Alfred A. Knopf, 1997. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6 x 8.5, 326 pages. Signed on the title page, “Ph

American artist (1861–1909) best known for his paintings and sculptures of the American West, and for his depictions of cowboy life in particular. ALS

Vintage signed book illustration, 6 x 4.75, identified on the reverse in a printed caption as “Don Jose Sepulvida and Bucking Bob,” from A Knight-Erra

Signed book: Norman Rockwell Illustrator by Arthur L. Guptill. First edition, first printing. NY: Watson-Guptill Publications, Inc., 1946. Hardcover w

Color 30.75 x 12.5 print entitled ‘Stockbridge Main Street at Christmas,’ signed in blue ink, “Sincerely, Norman Rockwell.” Reverse of print is stampe

Color 25.25 x 14 print entitled ‘The Family Doctor,’ signed in the lower border in black ink, “Sincerely, Norman Rockwell.” Also signed in black ink b

Seminal and highly lauded French sculptor (1840–1917) whose works, including the iconic The Kiss and The Thinker, earned him a place among the most in

Signed book: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. First edition. London: Bloomsbury, 2000. Hardcover with dustjacket, 5.5 x 8.25, 636 pages. Signed on

British writer, philosopher, and mathematician (1872–1970) who won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1950. TLS, one page, 8 x 10, Plas Penrhyn letterh

Irish-born sculptor (1848–1907) of the Beaux-arts generation best known for embodying the ideals of the American Renaissance. TLS signed “Augustus Sai

Two original signed and inscribed felt tip sketches on the reverse of 6 x 8 promotional postcards for the 2003 Opening Night reception of ‘Night Light

German writer (1900-1983) famous for depicting the moral experience of the Second World War. Matte-finish 4 x 5.75 photo, signed in blue ballpoint. In

Belgian author (1903–1989) best known for his Inspector Maigret detective novels. Glossy 4 x 5.75 photo of the author lighting his pipe, signed in bla

Nobel Laureate in Literature, 1970. Souvenir typescript, one page, 8.5 x 11, of the first page of Chapter One of The Gulag Archipelago, beginning, “Ho

Photographer and modern art promoter (1864-1946), husband of Georgia O’Keefe, who was instrumental over his fifty-year career in making photography an

Signed book: The Viking Portable Library of Steinbeck. Later printing. NY: Viking Press, 1943. Hardcover with dustjacket, 4.5 x 7, 568 pages. Signed o

Scottish essayist, novelist, and poet. Well-known for his adventure stories Kidnapped and Treasure Island, and for the startling tale of Dr. Jekyll an

AQS, signed “Harriet Beecher Stowe,” on an off-white 5 x 7.75 lightly-lined sheet. Stowe pens two biblical verses reading, in full: “Rest in the Lord

Indian poet, playwright, philosopher and author (1861–1941) who won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1913. Vintage 7.5 x 10.5 lightweight photo of Ta

Distinguished British poet (1809–1892) who was one of the most highly regarded and influential literary figures of the Victorian era. Manuscript bank

British author and scholar (1892–1973) whose Lord of the Rings trilogy became one of the towering classics of fantasy literature and inspired a series

Signed book: Player Piano. Collector’s edition. Connecticut: Easton Press, 1980. Hardcover, 6.25 x 9.25, 341 pages. Signed on the limitations page in

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of the smiling author, signed in black felt tip, “Kurt Vonnegut, April 24, 1987.” In fine condition.

Color 4 x 6 postcard photo of Warhol’s 1962 work entitled ‘100 Cans,’ showing 100 stacked cans of Campbell’s Soup, signed in the lower border in brown

Original 28.25 x 12.5 silkscreen of a fish, signed and inscribed in ink “To Nancy, Love, XXMas 83, Andy Warhol.” Double matted and framed to an overal

Color limited edition 16 x 23 print of the February 21-28, 2000, issue of The New Yorker, featuring an aristocratic-looking dog, numbered #73/500, sig

Mailing envelope, 5.5 x 3, addressed in Whitman’s hand to himself, “Walt Whitman, Solicitor’s Office Treasury, Washington, D.C.” Removably double matt

Sepia 4.25 x 5.75 book photo, signed in black ink, “Walt Whitman 1880.” Photo is affixed to a 4.25 x 7.25 off-white card bearing printed information a

Personal check, 8.5 x 3.5, filled out in type and signed by Williams, payable to Diners Club International for $371.44, September 14, 1978. Two vertic

ALS signed “T. N.,” one page both sides, 6 x 7, June 17, 1970. Wilder writes to James Leo Herlihy upon returning from his 50th class reunion. In part: