RR Auction Quality Autograph Auction 375

Two ink signatures, “Dr. Seuss,” on individual off-white 5 x 3 lined cards. In fine condition.

ALS signed “G. B. S.,” one page, 3.5 x 4.25, personal letterhead, February 17, 1919. Shaw tries in vain to keep an appointment. In full, “Unluckily an

DS, signed “G. Bernard Shaw, (10 Adelphe Terrace), W. C. Z., 8/7/18,” one page, 8.5 x 5.5, Shaw sends a check for a young couple in the amount of “5-5

ALS signed “G. Bernard Shaw,” on a 3.25 x 4.5 personal postcard, March 17, 1930. Letter to Frederick Wile, Jr., in which Shaw predicts the outcome of

Expatriate American writer (1874–1946) best known for novels, poetry, and opera libretti marked by a distinctive, playfully experimental, sometimes no

ALS signed “John,” on a 3.25 x 5.5 postal card, no date, but postmarked Pelahatchie, Mississippi, December 3, 1960. Letter to his wife Gwyn. In full:

Signed book: Tortilla Flat. First edition. NY: Covici Friede, 1935. Hardcover with dustjacket, 5.5 x 8, 316 pages. Boldly signed in fountain pen on th

Vintage ink signature, “John Steinbeck,” on an off-white 2.75 x 2 card. In fine condition, with a slightly rusty paperclip impression to top edge. Acc

Vintage fountain pen signature, “Gertrude Stein,” on an off-white 5.25 x 3.75 sheet. In fine condition, with a central vertical crease running through

Signed book: Anniversary in the House. First edition. NY: Doubleday, 1947. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6 x 8.75, 432 pages. Signed in fountain pen on t

Ink signature, “Sincerely yours, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Feb. 22 1894,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2.75 card. Nicely double matted with an engraved book por

ANS, one page, 4.5 x 5, December 29, 1893. In full: “Uncle Tom’s Cabin first appeared as a serial Story in the National Era a News paper published in

TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, May 5, 1960. Letter to Spyros Skouras at Committee Headquarters. In full: “I shall be glad to become a member of your Committ

French writer (1828–1905) whose classic novels, including A Journey to the Center of the Earth and Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, helped lay t

English painter (1775–1851) considered the best landscape painter of the 19th century. Third-person ALS, one page, 4.5 x 7.25, no date. Letter reads,

Signed book: America. NY: Harper and Row. Softcover, 8.5 x 11, 224 pages. Signed vertically in black felt tip on the front cover. In fine condition, w

Two different color 4 x 6 postcards, one featuring an image of Elizabeth Taylor, signed in black felt tip in the bottom border, and another featuring

Two hardcover books: World Enough and Time, Kentucky Edition, signed on the limitations page; and A Place to Come To (with dustjacket), signed on the

Vintage fountain pen signature and inscription, “To Ruth Cowan, my gratitude & devotion, H. G. Wells, 11-11-40,” on an off-white 4.5 x 5.75 albu...

Thoughtful 6 x 4 postcard photo, signed in blue felt tip, “Eudora Welty.” In fine condition, with a few trivial creases and some surface marks.

Original signed pencil and watercolor full-length sketch of Smokey Bear on an off-white 8 x 10 sheet, signed in black felt tip, “Help prevent forest w

Distinguished Anglo-American artist (1738–1820) best known for his large-scale paintings of historical scenes. Self-contained ANS, one page, 7.25 x 2.

ALS signed “E. Wharton,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 4 x 6, personal letterhead, February 8. Letter to Mrs. Updyke. In full: “I am very glad to

Large, bold, and visually impressive ink signature, “Walt Whitman, Ocean Grove, NJ, Oct. 8 ‘83,” on an off-white 6 x 3.5 album page. In fine condition

Two one-page TLSs: a letter dated February 18, 1953, to Louis Untermeyer, reads, in part: “Someday I must put on smoked glasses and a long false beard

Signed book: The Story of Edgar Sawtelle. First edition, first printing. NY: Harper Collins, 2008. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.25, 566 pages. S

Postcard print, 7 x 5, featuring a portrait of John F. Kennedy with his chin in hand, signed on the front in black felt tip, “Jamie Wyeth.” In fine co

Prolific French journalist, novelist, and activist (1840–1902) best known as one of the leading figures of naturalism and for his inflammatory 1898 op

AQS, in French, signed “Emile Zola,” on an off-white 5.25 x 8 sheet. Zola writes his favorite quote: “Une oeuvre d'art est un coin de la creatio...

Color 8 x 10 cardstock photo of Blanc surrounded by his animated pals, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip, “Eh–what’s up, Mike? ‘Bugs Bunny &...

Four original ink and felt tip sketches, ranging in size from 4 x 6 to 8 x 10, each signed in ink or felt by the respective artist. Signers are: Dick

Sixty original and printed ink, felt tip, or pencil sketches by different cartoonists and actors on various cards ranging in size from 3 x 5 to 5 x 8.

Twenty-seven items: twenty-three FDCs each signed in ink by a different cartoonist, some adding a quick sketch. Signers are Brian Augusten/Paul Fricke

Individual felt tip sketches of Gumby and Pokey on individual off-white 10.5 x 7 cards, each signed by Clokey and dated May 14, 1993. In fine conditio

Signed book: Dumbo. Later printing. Walt Disney Productions, 1941. Softcover, 10 x 9. Signed inside by several Disney animators and artists. Signers i

Signed book: Treasures of Disney Animation Art. NY: Artabras, 1982. Hardcover with dustjacket, 15.25 x 12, 319 pages. Signed on the half-title page an

Notarized DS, signed “Walter E. Disney,” one page, 8.5 x 11, April 5, 1940. Disney transfers all rights, title, and interest of his insurance policy f

Vintage pencil signature and inscription, “To Jack, with my best wishes, Walt Disney,” on a beige 5.5 x 4.5 album page. In fine condition, with some l

Uncommon vintage cursive fountain pen signature and inscription, “To Francis Peek, with best wishes, Walt Disney,” on a light gray 5.25 x sheet of Gro

Signed book: The Queen Elizabeth. Later printing. London: Winchester Publications, 1947. Hardcover, 9.5 x 11.25, 148 pages. Signed in various ink on t

Signed book: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. First edition. NY: Harper & Brothers, 1937. Hardcover with dustjacket, 9.5 x 13, 79 pages. Boldly ...

Signed book: Ave Maria: An Interpretation from Walt Disney’s ‘Fantasia.’ First edition. NY: Random House, 1940. Hardcover with dustjacket, 7.5 x 10.5.

Original 15.75 x 15 mat signed and inscribed in artist pencil, “To Curtis—Best Wishes of Walt Disney.” The mat is displayed with a modern-era color pr

Sports artist and animator (1914–1999) who was an animator at Hanna-Barbera, and also created the artwork for the 1952 Bowman card set. Ten glossy ‘US

Original signed and inscribed ink and watercolor sketch of The Spirit on an off-white 8 x 10 heavy card, signed and inscribed, “To Langley High and it

Original hand-inked multi-panel Jughead with Archie comic #145, dated 5/4/07 and entitled, ‘Tree, Fortified,’ on six off-white 11 x 17 pieces of artis

Original pencil animation drawing of Homer Simpson and Mr. Burns, entitled ‘Cart Stops,’ on a 12.5 x 10.5 off-white animation sheet, signed in pencil,

Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of the Flintstones and the Rubbles, signed in black felt tip by Bill Hanna and Joe Barbera. In fine condition.

Original signed felt tip sketch of Fred Flintstone on an off-white First Day Cover, signed, “Bill Hanna.” In fine condition, with trivial brushing to

Three original signed and inscribed pencil sketches on individual FDCs. Justice has sketched Goofy, Brer Bear, and Chip and Dale, inscribing each to a

Original signed felt tip sketch of Dennis the Menace on an off-white 5 x 3 card, signed, “Hooray for Dennis! Hank Ketchum.” In fine condition.

Original signed and inscribed felt tip sketch of Woody Woodpecker on an off-white 5 x 3 card, signed and inscribed “To Calvin, Walter Lantz 1993.” In

Original signed and inscribed pencil sketch of the Road Runner being chased by Wile E. Coyote wielding a knife and fork on an off-white 14 x 11 heavy

Original signed ink and felt tip sketch of Woody Woodpecker on a yellow 5.75 x 9 sheet signed “Walter Lantz 1986.” In fine condition with faint show-t

Color glossy 10 x 8 photo of an elated Lee in front of a life-size Spider Man figure, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.

Glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo, signed in red felt tip “ Best wishes, Charles M. Schulz.” In fine condition.

Printed signed ink sketch of Snoopy holding a distraught Woodstock on an off-white 6.5 x 7 sheet, signed in black felt tip “Charles M. Schulz.” In fin

Newspaper clipping, 7 x 7, from the October 18, 1992 issue of the Times Record showing Schulz at an exhibit of his work, signed in black felt tip “Bes

Original proof page of a Peanuts daily comic strip, 8 x 2.5, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip at the top border “For Bob—Charles M. Schulz.” In f

Signed book: I Never Promised You an Apple Orchard: The Collected Writings of Snoopy. NY: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1973. Hardcover with dustjacket,

TLS signed “Charlie,” one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, September 27, 1968. A letter to fellow cartoonist Al Capp. In part: “I was actually qui

Signed book: Happiness is a Warm Puppy. San Francisco: Determined Productions, 1962. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6 x 6. Signed and inscribed in black b

Comic artist and winner of the Pulitzer Prize in 1992 for his masterful Holocaust narrative Maus, which was followed by Maus II. Original signed and i

Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and Woodstock trimming a Christmas tree, signed in black felt tip, “Best wishes, Charles M. Schulz

Color glossy 10 x 8 photo of four Peanuts characters, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with light staining and surface impressions.

Three items: ALS on an off-white lightly-lined sheet of 8.5 x 11 paper. To admirer Reverend Ward. In full: “Thank you for your precious letter. I’m ve

Signed book: Flashbacks. Limited edition first edition of 2000 copies (this being No. 1104). Connecticut: Easton Press, 1995. Hardcover, 11 x 8.75, 33

Italian composer (1801–1835). An organist’s son, he was sent by a Sicilian nobleman to the Conservatorio of Naples. Il Pirata carried his name beyond

Influential French composer (1803–1869) of such repertory staples as the programmatic ‘Symphonie fantastique,’ the opera ‘Les Troyens,’ and the colorf

Ukrainian French pianist (1896-1976) who rose to fame in the 1920s and 1930s as a concert pianist, specializing in the works of Frederic Chopin. Vinta

Composer (1881-1946) of operas on Indian themes, choral works, and hundreds of songs. Handwritten and signed musical manuscript, in pencil, four pages

Vintage 3.75 x 5 cardstock portrait of Caruso near the start of his career, signed in black ink “Enrico Caruso, New York 1906.” In very good condition

LS, one page, lightly-lined, 5.75 x 9, Hotel Savoy letterhead, no date. Letter to an unidentified woman. In full: “I have bought the cup & sauce...

ALS, one page, 8 x 10.5, Hotel Knickerbocker letterhead, no date. Letter to Doctor . In full: “Enclosed I return you the Rubinstein Club tic

TLS in French, one page, 5.25 x 8.25, February 25, 1955. Untranslated letter to Madame Chatelet. In fine condition, with light surface marks and a cen

AMQS, signed “Pablo Casals,” on the cover of a Pablo Casals Master Class program from the University of California in 1960, 5.75 x 8.25. Casals pens t

He founded a free school of music for the poor, the Conservatoire Populaire de Mimi Pinson, wrote dramatic and choral works, and composed both the mus

Eminent Romanian-born violinist and composer (1881–1955). Vintage matte-finish 6.75 x 8.75 Lipnizki portrait of a pensive Enesco, signed in fountain p

French composer and teacher (1851–1931) best known for his ‘Symphony on a French Mountain Air.’ AMQS on an off-white 3 x 2 clipped slip. D’Indy pens t

Legendary Italian tenor (1890–1957) who takes a place among the most revered operatic artists of all time. Bank check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out and sig

Well-regarded Australian-born pianist, conductor, and composer (1882–1961) best known for his folk settings and colorfully experimental works. ALS, on

Important Norwegian composer and pianist (1843–1907) whose works, often with a strong nationalistic flavor, include such repertory staples as the ‘Pia

AMQS on an off-white 4 x 2.5 card. Hoffmann pens a detailed bar from an unidentified work, noting at the top, “Vivace!,” and signing underneath, “Jose

Popular Austrian composer (1870–1948) of ‘light’ classical music, best known for his operetta, ‘The Merry Widow.’ Boldly penned ANS in German, signed

Italian composer (1857–1919) best known for his operas, particularly the beloved repertoire staple ‘Pagliacci’ (1892). AMQS signed “R. Leoncavallo,” o

French composer (1842–1912) best known for such operas as ‘Manon,’ ‘Werther,’ and ‘Thais.’ ALS in French, signed “Massenet,” one page, 5.25 x 7, June

German-born composer (1791–1864) best known for such operas as Les Hugenots and Robert le diable. ALS in French, signed “Meyerbeer,” one page, 5.25 x

Italian composer (1858–1924) who earned a central place in the operatic pantheon with such repertoire staples as ‘La Boheme,’ ‘Madama Butterfly,’ and

Important Italian composer (1792–1868) who became one of the seminal figures in the history of opera with such repertoire staples as The Barber of Sev

Signed book: My Young Years. Limited signed first edition of 350 copies (this copy No. 296). NY: Alfred A. Knopf, 1973. Hardcover with slipcase, 6.5 x

First wife of Johann Strauss II (1818–1878). ALS in French, signed “Strauss,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 8, personal letterhead, Novem

Program, 5.75 x 8.75, for the San Francisco Symphony’s February 1966 performance in which Stravinsky was a guest conductor, Signed inside in black ink

Important German composer (1813–1883) who, by expanding harmonic, instrumental, and dramatic forces to a previously undreamed-of degree, single-handed

Italian composer (1813–1901) who was one of the most influential figures in the history of opera. AMQS on an off-white 3.75 x 3 card. Verdi pens two b

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

German-born conductor and composer (1876–1962). Vintage matte-finish 4 x 4.75 photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen in the lower border in Germa

Three signed albums, each signed on the front or back covers in ink or felt tip by the respective artist. Signers are: Peter Noone (The Best of Herman

Three signed albums, each signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by the respective artist. Signers are: James Taylor, Leland Sklar and Danny Kortc

Four items: three signed albums, each signed on the front cover in ink or blue felt tip by the respective artist. Signers are: Neal Schon, Ross Valory

White-bodied Stedman Pro ‘stratocaster-style’ electric guitar signed on the white pickguard in blue felt tip by Cliff Williams and Angus Young and in