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Poet and playwright (1891–1970) who fled from Nazi Germany in 1940 and won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1966. ALS in German, on the correspondenc

Signed book: Remembrance Rock. First regular edition. NY: Harcourt, Brace and Company, 1948. Hardcover, 6 x 8.5, 1067 pages. Signed in fountain on the

AQS on an off-white 4.25 x 4 sheet. Sandburg pens a quote from his book, Abraham Lincoln: The Prairie Years & The War Years. In full: “And the n...

Signed book: Selected Poems of Carl Sandburg. First edition. NY: Harcourt, Brace and Company, 1926. Hardcover, 5.5 x 7.75, 289 pages. Signed and inscr

French dramatist (1831–1908) who wrote several plays that were made into popular 19th-century operas such as La Tosca. ALS in French, signed “Vict Sar

TLS, one page, 7.5 x 9.5, Connemara Farms, Flat Rock, N. C. letterhead, December 2, 1947. In a letter to his friend, Mr. Garrison, Sandburg writes, in

Distinguished American-born artist (1856 –1925) who spent most of his career as an expatriate in Europe. While he painted a variety of subjects in var

Signed book: A Native American. Limited edition first edition, 450 copies. San Francisco: George Fields, 1938. Hardcover, 7.25 x 10.75. Signed on the

Scottish novelist and poet (1771–1832) best known for such classics as Ivanhoe, Rob Roy, and Waverley. ALS, one page, 7.25 x 9, July 30, 1829. Letter

French artist (1884–1974). Catalog for the Musee de L’Annonciade at Saint-Tropez, published in 1959, 10 x 12.5, signed and inscribed on the inside fro

Color 13 x 17 lithograph entitled ‘Sleep, Sleep, Beauty Bright,’ signed in the lower border in black ink. Framed to an overall size of 14 x 18. In fin

Signed book: King Grisly-Beard. First edition. NY: Farrar, Straus, and Giroux, 1973. Hardcover, 6 x 9. Signed and inscribed on the first free end page

Three remarkable letters from Dr. Seuss, one ALS and two TLSs, all written to the wife of a Texas doctor during the spring and summer of 1972. ALS, s

Glossy 5 x 7 close-up photo, signed and inscribed in the lower border in black felt tip “With best wishes to Mark Vardakis—Dr. Seuss.” In fine conditi

Original ink and crayon sketch of an orange fish with oxygen bubbles on a First Day Cover, signed and inscribed, “for Sean brother…Dr. Seuss.” In fine

Crisp vintage fountain pen signature, “G. Bernard Shaw,” on a light salmon 5 x 3 album page. In fine condition.

Belgian author (1903–1989) best known for his Inspector Maigret detective novels. Original signed felt tip sketch, drawn sideways, of Inspector Maigre

Author of Yiddish short stories, plays, and novels (1902–1991) and the 1978 Nobel Laureate for literature. ALS signed “Isaac B. Singer,” one page, 6 x

Author of A Tree Grows in Brooklyn (1896–1972). Vintage fountain pen signature, “My regards, Betty Smith, July 29, 1945,” adding “A Tree Grows in Broo

Nigerian writer (born 1934) who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1986. TLS, one page, 7.5 x 10, University of Ife letterhead, April 13, 1985. Brie

Boston-born Baptist minister and academic (1808–1895) best known as the lyricist of ‘America’ (’My Country ’Tis of Thee’), written while he was a stud

Anne Louise Germaine de Stael-Holstein (1766–1817), known as Madame de Stael, was a Swiss author who lived in Paris among various other locations abro

Crisp vintage fountain pen signature, “John Steinbeck,” on an off-white 3 x 2 card. In fine condition, with a trivial horizontal crease below the sign

Signed book: Of Mice and Men. Later printing. Stockholm: Zephyr Books, 1945. Softcover with dustjacket, 5 x 7.25, 186 pages. Signed on the half-title

Uruguay-born French poet and writer (1884–1960) who was staunchly averted to the Surrealist movement of automatic writing and following the inclinatio

American novelist and actress (1918–1974) best known for her epic roman a clef success, Valley of the Dolls. ALS signed “Jackie Susann,” three pages o

English novelist, critic, biographer and essayist (1884-1982). ALS, one page both sides, 4.25 x 7, Old Tokefield, Cranleigh, Surrey letterhead, May 31

Ink signature, “A. Tennyson, July 17th, 1848,” on a light pink 2.25 x 2 card. In fine condition. Accompanied by an unsigned original carte-de-visite p

Author and politician who, under the pseudonym Henry Churton, wrote novels about his experiences during Reconstruction. ALS, one page, 4.75 x 6, Septe

French artist (1876–1958) and a member of the Fauvists, his work is typically marked by bold colors and eccentric brushwork. ALS in French, signed “Vl

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Vonnegut holding a cigarette, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition.

Signed book: Warhol. First edition. NY: Abbeville Press, 1983. Softcover, 8.5 x 11, 128 pages. Signed in black felt tip on an opening page bearing an

Color 22.75 x 35 print entitled ‘Levi’s 501 Jeans,’ signed in the lower border in black felt tip. Rolled and in fine condition, with a few small edge

In-person ink signature and inscription, “To Joe, Andy Warhol,” on a 5 x 3 card. In fine condition.

Color 6.25 x 8.25 cardstock photo of Warhol’s work entitled ‘Portrait of Jamie,’ signed in the lower border in black felt tip. In fine condition.

Vintage ink signature, “H. G. Wells,” on an off-white 4 x 2 card. Scattered light soiling and rubbing, mounting remnants to the reverse, and a trimmed

DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, August 18, 1967. Agreement between Doubleday and Company and Welty for the reprinting of her story The Demonstrators, in “the

AQS, signed “John G. Whittier,” on a 4.75 x 3.5 sheet of graph-like paper, dated Amesbury, 13th 4mo, 1875. In full, “This answer learned I at my mothe

ALS signed “John G. Whittier,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 3.5 x 4.5, April 1, 1886. In a brief letter of thanks for reading material, in par

ALS signed “John G. Whittier,” one page, 4.5 x 7, April 26, 1885. Whittier sends thanks for a memorial dedication, in full: “Thy note informing me of

Wright-designed business check for the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, 8 x 3.25, filled out in type and signed by Wright, payable to Richard Salter for

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

Signed book: Wendingen. Frank Lloyd Wright. Netherlands: C. A. Mees, 1925. Hardcover, 13 x 13, 164 pages. Signed and inscribed on the title page, “Arc

Signed book: An American Architecture. First edition. NY: Horizon Press, 1955. Hardcover, 9.25 x 12.5, 269 pages. Signed and inscribed on the top righ

Two items: original pencil sketch of Archie, 8 x 7.25, featuring Archie holding papers, scratching his head and exclaiming, “Wow! This guy Larry sure

Original signed felt tip sketch of Jerry Mouse, signed and inscribed, “To Sarah, Joe Barbera & Jerry Mouse,” on an off-white 4.25 x 4.75 sheet. ...

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

Eighteen items: 17 original comic strips, sketches, and a signature, ranging in size from 11 x 8.5 to 17 x 11.25, each signed and inscribed in ink or

Italian-American comic-book artist (1929–2010) and creator of Archie Comics. He also worked under the pseudonym Johnny Dee, providing the letters for

Color limited edition lithograph entitled ‘Arriving in Style.’ One of 795 ever produced, cut down to a size of 27 x 12. Four Disney character voice ar

Signed book: Vanishing Prairie. First edition. NY: Simon & Schuster, 1955. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.25 x 9, 124 pages. Signed on the half-ti...

Vibrant original hand-painted color cel set-up with six-character cel paintings used in Disney’s 1939 Academy Award winning production of The Ugly Duc

Fantasia soundtrack album signed and inscribed in blue crayon on the first page of the integral 24-page booklet, “To Paul, with best wishes, Walt Disn

Walt Disney’s Guide to Disneyland from 1959, 11.5 x 8, signed at an angle, partially upside down, on the front cover in blue ballpoint. Professionally

Fountain pen signature, “Walter E. Disney,” on an off-white 4 x 1 slip. In fine condition, with a closely trimmed top edge and show-through from adhes

Two different color glossy 8 x 10 photos of Snow White, each signed in blue felt tip, “Voice of Snow White, Adriana Caselotti”; and a felt tip signatu

TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, May 28, 1963. Letter to thanks to Francois Prince Radziwill, the Comte de ‘Oppersdorff. In full: “I a

Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Jiminy Cricket standing on Pinocchio’s foot, signed in black felt tip, “Keep Smiling, Eddie Carroll and Jiminy’s voice,”

Original signed ballpoint sketch of Lumiere on a white 6.75 x 10.5 card, signed, “Best Always, Jerry Orbach,” below the sketch, and a small color stic

Original signed felt tip sketch of Buzz Lightyear on a 8.5 x 11 card, signed “Hello Space Ranger! Pete Docter.” In fine condition, with some trivial c

TLS signed “Will,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Will Eisner Studios, Inc. letterhead, January 31, 1994. Responding to a fan, Eisner writes, in full: “Thanks fo

Color 7.5 x 10 cardstock Gallery Lainzberg advertisement for a vast array of Freleng’s artwork, signed and inscribed in red felt tip, “Best to Barbara

Original signed felt tip sketch of Bart Simpson on an off-white semi-glossy 8.5 x 11 sheet. In fine condition, with a PSA/DNA authentication label aff

Signed book: Childhood Is Hell. First edition. NY: Random House, 1988. Softcover, 9 x 9. Signed on the inside front cover, “Matt Groening, 11/7/88,” a

Color glossy 10 x 8 photo of Magilla Gorilla and Mr. Peebles, signed in black felt tip by Bill Hanna and Joe Barbera. In fine condition.

Unique original hand-drawn storyboard sketch from the animated classic, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, comprised of three individual 6.25 x 5.75 pane

Thirteen ink prints, 11 limited edition, all 16 x 12 or 12 x 16, each signed in ink or pencil by the respective illustrator. Signers are: Johnny Hart,

Two items: original ink and felt tip sketch of Dennis the Menace on an off-white 4 x 6 card, signed and inscribed “Ya know what? Me an’ Jackson are th

Original signed felt tip sketch of Dennis the Menace on an off-white 4.5 x 6 card, signed “Hank Ketcham 9-6-91.” Double matted and framed to an overal

Limited edition hand-painted baseball-themed animation cel featuring Woody Woodpecker, #44/200,16.5 x 13.5, set against a pre-printed color background

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.

Pulitzer Prize–winning cartoonist (1921–2003) best known for his portrayals of enlisted men enduring the daily privations of military life during Worl

Original vintage signed and inscribed ink and watercolor sketch of Jiggs flanked by Maggie and Nora on an off-white 4.5 x 6 card. In fine condition, w

Original pencil-and-ink double-page spread on a 27 x 19.5 piece of artist’s cardstock, signed in pencil “Alex Ross” at the lower left corner. The artw

Japanese video game designer, producer, and mastermind behind such Nintendo classics as Mario Bros, Donkey Kong, The Legend of Zelda, and Star Fox. Th

Original hand-inked five-panel Spy vs. Spy comic strip, on an off-white 16.75 x 24 sheet of artist’s cardstock. Strip depicts the white spy being tric

TLS signed “Sparky,” one page, 6.25 x 7, personal notepaper bearing a printed Charlie Brown cartoon, September 22, 1965. Letter of thanks to a colleag

Signed book: Happy Birthday, Charlie Brown. First edition. NY: Random House, 1979. Hardcover with dustjacket, 9.75 x 9.25, 160 pages. Signed in blue b

TLS signed “Charles M. Schulz,” one page, 6 x 7, illustrated personal letterhead, March 28, 1980. Schulz writes to Jean Lewis. In full: “The album arr

Signed book: Snoopy: Not Your Average Dog. Limited first edition of 2,000 copies (this copy No. 1106). San Francisco: Collins Publishers, 1996. Hardco

Glossy 9 x 7 CBS promotional photo for Happy New Year Charlie Brown, signed and inscribed in black felt tip ”For Karen, with every good wish—Charles M

Color glossy 10 x 8 photo of Charlie Brown looking at a tree growing from his pitcher’s mound, signed in black felt tip, “Charles M. Schulz.” In fine

Signed book: The Snoopy Festival. Later printing. NY: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1973. Hardcover with dustjacket, 9 x 11. Signed in black ballpoint o

Color satin-finish 5 x 7 photo, signed in black felt tip, “Charles M. Schulz.” In fine condition.

Original ballpoint sketch of a seated Snoopy on the reverse of an off-white 3.5 x 4.25 bank slip dated 1979, signed “Schulz.” In very good condition,

Original hand-inked Peanuts artwork on an 11 x 7.5 piece of artist’s cardstock (the back of what was to be a Peanuts daily). Schulz draws Charlie Brow

Signed book: Peanuts Jubilee. First edition. NY: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1975. Hardcover with dustjacket, 15.5 x 11.5, 222 pages. Signed and inscr

Italian composer and pianist (1875–1954). Alfano composed the classic Risurrezione and Puccini’s opera, Turandot. ALS in Italian, one page both sides,

Pioneering African-American contralto (1897–1993) best remembered for her memorable 1939 performance on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial after the Da

Italian violinist, composer, and conductor (1822–1903) best known for such operas as I Briganti and Il Corsaro and the song ‘Il Bacio.’ Two AMQSs: AMQ

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

ALS in German, signed “J. B.,” one page, 5.5 x 3.5, no date, but postmarked “Vienna, December 29, 1889.” Interesting letter to his publisher Fritz Sim

Program from the legendary 1957 Covent Garden production of Norma, 4.75 x 7.25, boldly signed on the front cover in fountain pen “Maria Meneghini Call

Spectacular vintage fountain pen signature, “Enrico Caruso, N. Y. 1914,” on an off-white 4.5 x 3 card. In fine condition.

Vintage 3.25 x 5.5 postcard photo, signed in fountain pen, “Enrico Caruso 1907.” In very good condition, with moderate silvering to some darker portio

Fountain pen signatures, “Pablo Casals,” “Jacques Thibaud,” and “Alfred Cortot,” on a light green 6.5 x 4 album page. In fine condition.

Renowned Russian opera singer (1873–1938) regarded as the foremost bass of his era. Dramatic vintage pearl-finish 7 x 9 head-and-shoulders photo, sign

Italian composer (1866-1950) who is particularly known for his operas L'arlesiana and Adriana Lecouvreur. AMQS on an off-white 5 x 3 card. Cilea...

Pioneering and highly regarded Afro-British musician (1875–1912), known as the “Black Mahler,” who takes a place among the earliest black composers to

Sophisticated vintage matte-finish 9.75 x 12 photo, boldly signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To James Pendleton, Very Sincere Greetings, Ger Farr