RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document, and Artifact Auction

Bank check, 7.75 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Clemens, “Samuel L. Clemens,” payable to John Welch for $117.75, June 28, 1875. In fine condition, w

ADS, signed “J. Fenimore Cooper,” one page, 7.75 x 1.5, May 6, 1846. Receipt reads, in full: “Rec’d of W. A. Comstock & Co., Forty three 75/100 ...

Photographer (1868–1952) known for his photos of the American West and stylized portraits of Native Americans. Fabulous original hand-pressed photogra

American author and journalist (1871–1900) best known for his novels Maggie: A Girl of the Streets and The Red Badge of Courage. ALS, one page, 5.25 x

Signed book: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Limited edition, numbered 1346/2500. NY: Maecenas Press-Random House, 1969. Loose portfolio-style softc

French novelist (1840–1897) known for his controversial political and social views. ALS in French, signed “Alph. Daudet,” one page, 3.75 x 6, no date.

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

ALS, one page, 4.5 x 7, Gad’s Hill Place letterhead, November 29, 1864. Letter to General C. B. Phipps. In full: “I have been in France this last twel

Signed book: Jennie Gerhardt. First edition. NY: Harper and Brothers, 1911. Hardcover, 5.25 x 7.5, 433 pages. Signed and inscribed on the second free

Five untranslated ALSs in French, each signed “A. Dumas,” totaling nine pages, ranging in size from 4.5 x 3.5 to 4 x 5.25, no dates. In overall fine c