RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document, and Autograph Auction

American educator and poet (1823–1908) best known for her poem ‘Little Things,’ and her Universalist writings. ANS, one page, 3.75 x 2.25, Galesburg,

Lovely color 12.5 x 9.5 print entitled ‘Over Vitebsk,’ signed in the lower border in blue artist’s pencil. In fine condition.

Color 9.75 x 13 program photo of Chagall in front of a work of art, signed in blue artist’s pencil. In fine condition, with lightly trimmed edges.

Attractive FDC with a cachet honoring Chagall’s stained glass memorial to Dag Hammarskjold, signed at the bottom in blue ballpoint. A small tape-repai

Typed manuscript entitled ‘Circus People,’ one page, 7.25 x 10.5, dated 1967. Manuscript reads, in part: “I have always thought of clowns, acrobats an

Ernest Bloch: Baal Shem & Sonata No. 1 album signed vertically in the right border in black artist’s crayon by Chagall. In fine condition, with ...

Color postcard of Chagall’s work entitled ‘La Lutte de Jacob et de l’Ange,’ 4 x 6, signed in the lower border in blue ballpoint. In fine condition, wi

Color postcard of Chirico’s 1917 work entitled ‘The Great Metaphysician,’ 4.5 x 6, signed vertically in the left border in black felt tip. In fine con

Souvenir typescript, one page, 8.5 x 11, signed in black ink. The opening passages of 2001: A Space Odyssey, beginning with “The drought had lasted no

Vintage matte-finish 5 x 7 photo of a seated Coward holding a cigarette, signed and inscribed in the lower border in blue ballpoint “For Ian Hodgkins,

Vintage 4.5 x 6.5 photo of Clemens in a wooden chair, affixed to a 5 x 7 mount, in turn affixed to a slightly larger card, signed and inscribed in bla

Ornate partly-printed DS, signed “S. L. Clemens,” one page both sides, 10.75 x 7, January 16, 1884. Stock certificate for 22 shares of The Clearfield

Color limited edition 29 x 22.5 lithograph entitled ‘The Persistence of Memory,’ numbered 27/75 HC, and signed in pencil. Double-matted and framed to

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Coward in formal attire, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “For Paul, Noel Coward.” In very good to fine condition,

The Spanish Lady and the Roman Cavalier album signed on the reverse in black felt tip by Dali. In fine condition, with light wear to cover and edges.

Original signed and inscribed felt tip sketch of a small crown on an off-white 8 x 6 sheet, with Dali adding a couple of lines in French, and signing

Color postcard of Dali’s 1941 work entitled ‘Honey Is Sweeter than Blood,’ 6 x 4, signed in purple felt tip, “Dali.” In fine condition.

French painter (1824–1898) who became the president and co-founder of the Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts. ALS in French, signed “P. Puvi...

Color postcard of de Kooning’s work entitled ‘Queen of Hearts,’ 4 x 5.75, signed in blue felt tip, “de Kooning.” In fine condition.

German poet and writer (1863–1920). Untranslated ALS in German, signed “R. Dehmel,” one page, 5.5 x 3.75, no date, but postmarked February 23, 1905. L

Two color postcards of Delvaux’s nudes entitled ‘Le Voix Publique’ and ‘L’age de Fer,’ both 6 x 4, each signed on the reverse in black ballpoint, “P.

Ink signature, “Dear Sir, faithfully yours, Charles Dickens,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 slip. An unknown hand has added “I am” at the top, and “The Re

ALS, one page, 4 x 5, Office of All the Year Round letterhead, June 21, 1869. Letter to novelist and journalist Eliza Lynn Linton. In full: “I had not

Remarkable ALS signed “C. L. Dodgson” at the conclusion and “Lewis Carroll” within the text, one page on black-bordered stationery, 4 x 6, Christ Chur

Beloved British author of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, better known by his pen name, Lewis Carroll (1832–1898). ANS signed “C. L. Dodgson,” one p

Vintage ink signature, “Otto Dix,” on an off-white 7 x 4 sheet of Dix’s personal stationery. A vertical fold through a single letter of signature, lig

Painter and book illustrator (1832–1883). He first made his mark by his illustrations to books by Rabelais and Balzac. These were followed by illustra

Handwritten manuscript in French entitled ‘Le Brigandage,’ 8.5 x 11, five pages, written in Dumas’s hand and signed at the conclusion, “Alex. Dumas.”

Edward John Moreton Drax Plunkett, 18th Baron of Dunsany, Irish writer and dramatist (1878–1957) notable for his work, mostly in fantasy, published un

American-born Jewish sculptor (1880–1959) who worked primarily in Great Britain and whose nude public sculptures stirred controversy. ALS, one page, 7

Postmodern Icelandic artist (b. 1932). ANS signed “Erro Vila,” on a 5.75 x 4 photo postcard of Tokyo, Japan, no date, but postmarked 1979. Brief note

Color postcard of one of Erte’s works, 5 x 7, signed on the reverse in black felt tip, “Erte.” Also bears a pre-printed signature on the front, and an

TLS in French, signed “Faulkner,” one onionskin page, 8.5 x 11, April 20, [early 1950s]. In a scarce letter, Faulkner crosses between French and Engli

Vintage ink signature, “Yrs. in Xt., F. Scott Fitzgerald,” on an off-white 4 x 3.25 slip affixed to a 6.75 x 3.75 album page. In very good condition,

American pop artist known for his 3D style. Original signed black and yellow felt tip sketch of a skyscraper on a yellow 5.75 x 4 card. Matted to an o

Two color postcards of Folon’s works entitled ‘Dazzled’ and ‘To Jaques Prevert,’ 5.75 x 4 and 4 x 5.75, each signed on the reverse in red pencil. In o

American artist (1886–1941) known for his paintings of railroads and early automobiles. Color 9 x 11.5 book photo of Foster’s painting of a 1910 Oldsm

Swiss playwright and novelist (1911–1991). Untranslated TLS in German, one page, 8.25 x 11.5, personal letterhead, May 23, 1977. Letter to Gerard Lema

Signed book: A Further Range. First edition. NY: Henry Holt and Company, 1936. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6 x 9, 102 pages. Signed and inscribed on t

ALS, one page both sides, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, August 1, 1936. In part: “As I read your letter I put in contrast my own poor equipment in

French Academic painter and sculptor (1824–1904). Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Maison Ad. Braun & Cie of Paris, signed and inscribed at ...

Signed book: Planet News. First edition. San Francisco: City Lights Books, 1968. Softcover, 5 x 6.25, 144 pages. Signed and inscribed on the title pag

Postcard portrait of Ginsberg at Harvard University in 1978, 4.75 x 6.5, signed at the bottom in blue felt tip, “Allen Ginsberg, 5/17/89.” In fine con

Russian artist and writer (1881–1962). Together with her husband, Mikhail Larionov, Gontcharova ushered forth the free-form Rayonism movement, which s

Signed book: My Life’s History. First edition, limited issue, numbered 257/275. NY: Harper & Brothers, 1952. Hardcover, 6.5 x 9.5, 140 pages. Si...

Vintage 3.5 x 5.75 cardstock head-and-shoulders photo, signed in the lower border in fountain pen. In very good condition, with scattered surface mark

Signed book: The Firm. First edition, later printing. NY: Doubleday, 1991. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 421 pages. Signed vertically in blac

Scarce matte-finish 6.5 x 9.25 portrait of Gross on its original 11 x 15.5 Pach Bros. mount, signed on the mount in black ink, “Chaim Gross.” A heavy

Two color postcards of Gross’s work, both approximately 4.5 x 6, each signed on the front in blue felt tip, one signature being last name only. In fin

ALS signed “E. E. Hale,” one page, 5 x 8, personal letterhead, October 5, 1883. Letter to “Dr. Parker.” In full: “I should much rather read and speak