RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document, and Autograph Auction

Color postcard of Haring’s work entitled ‘Untitled 1982,’ 4 x 5.75, signed in the upper border in black felt tip, “K. Haring ’85.” In fine condition,

Air mail envelope, postmarked Habana, Cuba, November 10, 1959, addressed by Hemingway to his son, “John H. N. Hemingway, Esq., 254 Mill Valley, Califo

Limited edition 12.75 x 16.25 print of Hirschfeld’s portrait of Lucille Ball, numbered #16/150, signed in pencil in the lower border, “Hirschfeld.” Tr

Vibrant and captivating color limited edition 21.25 x 29.5 lithograph of a samurai, numbered 46/275, and signed in pencil, “Hirschfeld.” Framed to an

Ink signature, “Oliver Wendell Holmes, Boston, Oct. 20th, 1877,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2 card. Nicely mounted, matted, and framed with a portrait of H

Autograph draft of a poem, signed “Julia Ward Howe,” two pages (7.75 x 10.25 and 7.75 x 5), no date. The poem, titled “In Cologne Cathedral,” reads in

Draft autograph poem, one page, 7.75 x 5, consisting of three stanzas identified by Hugo on the reverse as coming from his long epic poem ‘Dieu,’ but

Signed book: Religions et Religion. Diexieme edition. Paris: Calmann-Lévy, 1880. Softcover, 6.25 x 9, 141 pages. Signed and inscribed to his si...

Limited edition matte-finish 24 x 20 portrait of Ann Sheridan originally taken in 1938, hand-numbered 31/190, signed in the lower right border in blac

Two color postcards of Indiana’s works, both 4 x 5.75, each signed on the front in black felt tip, “R. Indiana.” In fine condition, with a few scatter

American painter, Civil War and geological survey photographer and an explorer (1843–1942) famous for his images of the American West. TLS signed “W.

Color postcard of Johns’s work entitled ‘Zero Through Nine,’ 4 x 5.75, signed in the lower border in black ink. In fine condition.

Glossy 4.5 x 7 photo of Jones at the River Seine, signed and inscribed in black ink “For Robert Merritt Allen, James Jones.” In very good condition, w

Original black and white ink portrait of Karsh by an unknown artist on an off-white 8.5 x 11 sheet, signed in the lower right in black felt tip by Kar

Ink signature and sentiment, “Very sincy yours, Rudyard Kipling,” on a light gray 3.75 x 1.5 slip, clipped from the closing of a letter. In very good

Signed book: A Bibliography of Works by Jack Kerouac. First edition. Phoenix Book Shop, Inc., 1967. Softcover, 5.5 x 8.5, 99 pages. Signed and inscrib

Color postcard of Kokoschka’s 1915 work entitled ‘Knight Errant,’ 4 x 6, signed in the lower border in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with mild ton

French artist (1838–1921) known for his historical and religious paintings. ALS in French, signed “J. P. Laurens,” one page, 5.25 x 7, black-bordered

Two color postcards of Lawrence’s works, both 6 x 4.25, each signed in the lower border in blue felt tip. In overall fine condition.

Color postcard of Lichtenstein’s work entitled ‘Still Life with Pitcher 1972,’ 4 x 5.75, signed under the image in blue felt tip. In very fine conditi

Color postcard of Lichtenstein’s 1979 work entitled ‘Red Tree,’ 6 x 4, signed vertically in the right border in black felt tip, “R. Lichtenstein.” In

Color postcard of Lichtenstein’s 1962 work entitled ‘The Ring,’ 5.75 x 4, signed at the bottom in black ballpoint, “R. Lichtenstein.” In fine conditio

German lyric poet and novelist (1844–1909). ALS in German, on a 5.25 x 3.5 postcard, November 28, 1899. Untranslated postcard to an associate. In fine

Bank check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed by London, payable to W. Wiget for $65.40, December 3, 1909. In very good condition, with a central vertic

Three bank checks, all 6 x 2.5, two dated December 21, 1909, and one stamp-dated December 29, 1909, all filled out and signed by London. In very good

Ink signature, “Henry W. Longfellow 1881,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. Scattered light toning and soiling, otherwise fine condition.

ALS signed “Henry W. Longfellow,” one page, 4.5 x 7, May 7, 1881. Letter to “Miss May.” In part: “Miss Jewett has promised to dine with us tomorrow (S

Autograph poem, unsigned, one page, 8 x 5, dated April 9, 1877. Four-line poem reads, “I take some favorite volume from its shelf, / And search for [“

Signed book: Marilyn: A Biography. First edition. NY: Grosset and Dunlap, 1973. Hardcover with dust jacket, 9.5 x 11, 270 pages. Signed on the half-ti

Highly influential, Nobel Prize–winning German novelist and social critic (1875–1955). Signed book: Konigliche Hoheit [Royal Highness]. Limited editio

Postcard featuring an image of Mann’s home in California, 5.5 x 3, postmarked July 14, 1945, and signed on the reverse in fountain pen, “Heartfelt tha

Manuel was the official photographer of the French government from 1914 to 1944. Vintage 6 x 8.5 Henri Manuel portrait of Gabriel Faure, affixed to it

Two color postcards of Manzu’s sculptures, 4 x 6 and 4.25 x 6, each signed in black ink. In overall fine condition.

Four items: three color postcards of Marisol’s works, one 6 x 5.25 and two 4.5 x 6.25, each signed on the front in felt tip; and a greeting card, 5 x

Vibrantly colored original artwork, entitled ‘Profile Series 2010 Ver. I #11,’ mixed media on an 8.5 x 11 sunburst sheet. Consists of a 3.25 x 3.25 pr

New Zealand crime writer and theater director (1895–1982). Glossy 4.5 x 6.25 photo, signed in blue ballpoint. In fine condition.

Print of a charcoal portrait of McIntyre by James Montgomery Flagg, 10.5 x 13.5, signed and inscribed in black ink, “To—Vincent Lopez, A great artist.

Twin brothers who founded the Guinness Book of World Records. Ross was assassinated by the IRA in 1975. Vintage 6.5 x 8.25 semi-glossy photo of the br

Signed book: Twilight. Advanced reading copy. NY: Little, Brown, and Company, 2005. Paperback, 5.5 x 8.25, 499 pages. Signed on the title page in blac

ALS, one page, 8.5 x 11, Big Sur, January 28, 1959. Letter to Moses Cammer. In part: “How very good of you to write me about my ear troubles. No, I ca

Signed book: Timebends. Limited signed first edition (limitation not stated). Franklin Center, Pennsylvania: Franklin Library, 1987. Leather-bound har

TLS, one page, 4.5 x 7, personal letterhead, April 26, 1966. Letter to Mr. Kalman. In part: “My wife will be pleased to lend you the Permeke for your

Color postcard of Moore’s 1941 work entitled ‘Group of Shelterers During an Air Raid,’5.75 x 4, signed on the reverse in black ballpoint. In fine cond

Signed book: Passivity Program. First edition. Chicago: The Argus Book Shop, Inc., 1939. Hardcover, 6.25 x 9.5, 27 pages. Signed on the title page in

Pseudonym of Gaspard-Felix Tournachon (1820–1910), a French photographer, caricaturist, journalist, novelist, and balloonist. ALS in French, signed “N

Color postcard of Motherwell’s work entitled ‘Elegy to the Spanish Republic, 108,’ 6 x 4.25, signed in the lower border in blue felt tip, “R. Motherwe

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

Color postcard of Neiman’s work entitled ‘Vegas Blackjack,’ 7.75 x 5.5, signed on the front in purple felt tip. In fine condition.

Four postcards, all approximately 6 x 4, each one bearing an image of one of Nevelson’s works, each signed in felt tip or ballpoint, three signed on t

Esteemed Japanese-American artist and industrial designer (1904–1988) who enjoyed widespread acclaim for his sculpture and furniture designs. Postcard

Minister, artist, and antiquarian (1861–1941) known primarily for his scenic, hand-colored photographs. TLS, one page, 8.25 x 11, illustrated personal

Color postcard of O’Keeffe’s 1931 work entitled ‘Cow’s Skull with Calico Roses,’ 6 x 4, signed on the reverse in black felt tip. In fine condition, wi

Signed book: Practical Applications of Dynamic Symmetry by Jay Hambidge. First edition, first printing. New Haven: Yale University Press, 1932. Hardco

Iconic Chinese-American architect best known for his glass pyramid designed as an updated entrance to the Louvre. His other notable buildings include

Signed book: The Thanatos Syndrome. Limited first edition. Pennsylvania: Franklin Library, 1987. Leatherbound hardcover, 6.5 x 9.5, 372 pages. Signed

Two Czech postage stamps affixed to an off-white 3.75 x 2.5 card, signed at the bottom in blue ballpoint, “Picasso.” In fine condition. Accompanied by

Writer (1839–1908) best remembered as the lyricist of the song, ‘Maryland, My Maryland.’ Scarce AQS on an off-white 7 x 8.75 lightly-lined sheet, sign

Approximately 69 items consisting of letters, souvenir typescripts, photos, FDCs, and signatures, each signed by a Pulitzer Prize-winning author. Sign

Color postcard of Rauschenberg’s 1963 work entitled ‘Estate,’ 4.5 x 6, signed at the bottom in blue felt tip, “Rauschenberg.” In fine condition, with

Russian painter (1844–1930) of the Peredvizhniki artistic school, known for his realistic, psychologically intense works. Rare ALS in Russian, one pag

AQS on an off-white 5 x 3.25 card. Riley writes, in full: “The simple soul–reposing, glad belief in everything.” Signed at the conclusion, “James Whit

Original vintage signed ink and watercolor sketch for a newspaper of a cat sneezing on an off-white 3.25 x 3.5 card, with Ripley writing “When a cat s

Two items: one TLS signed “Ripley,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Believe It or Not! letterhead, September 8, 1943. In part: “Here are a couple Believe It or No

Two postcards: a color 4 x 6 postcard of ‘The Greatest Homosexual,’ and a 6 x 4.25 of ‘Study for the painting of George Washington Crossing the Delawa

American poet (1869–1935) who won three Pulitzer Prizes. ALS signed “E. A. Robinson,” one page, 5.5 x 8.5, March 27, 1929. Letter to T. H. Cummings. I

French historical and decorative painter (1859–1938). ALS in French, signed “G. Rochegrosse,” one page both sides, 5.75 x 6, no date. Untranslated let

Thank-you card with a printed sentiment, 4.25 x 3.25, signed at the bottom in black ink, “Thank you, Norman Rockwell.” Adhesive remnants and slight su

TLS, one page, 5.75 x 7.75, personal letterhead, May 1, 1976. Brief letter to an admirer. In full: “Yes, I always did want to paint. If you are intere

Signed book: Norman Rockwell: Illustrator. First edition. NY: Watson-Guptill Publications, Inc., 1946. Hardcover with dust jacket, 9 x 12, 208 pages.

FDC with a cachet honoring Tom Sawyer, signed at the top in black felt tip, “Sincerely, Norman Rockwell.” In fine condition.

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

Two items: Typed letter, signed in type “J,” one page, 8.25 x 11, not dated, but postmarked November 18, 1952. Salinger writes to his fiancee Mary Bay

Signed book: Good Morning, America. First edition, limited issue, numbered 793/811. NY: Crosby Gaige, 1928. Hardcover, 6 x 8.5, 251 pages. Signed on t

American poet, author and editor (1838–1912). AQS, one page on an off-white 7.5 x 5 sheet. Sangster pens five lines from her poem ‘Immortal,’ in full:

TLS signed “G. Bernard Shaw,” one page, 9 x 7, personal letterhead, May 3, 1911. Letter to William Poel. In part: “As you already have twelve speakers

Three postcards of Segal’s impressive works, all approximately 4 x 5.75, including two color, each signed on the front in black ballpoint, with Segal

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 vari

ALS signed “G. Bernard Shaw,” one page, 7 x 4.5, personal letterhead, January 9, 1917. Letter to Curtis Freshel. In part: “As a boy I used to say that

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 stu

Two color postcards of Soyer’s works entitled ‘The Brown Sweater,’ and ‘Farewell to Lincoln Square,’ both approximately 4 x 6, each signed in the lowe

Three postcards of Staeck’s interesting works, two 5.75 x 4 and one 4 x 5.75, each signed and dated on the front in black or red ballpoint. In fine co

TLS, one page, 8.25 x 11, personal letterhead, April 21, 1958. Letter to Marguerite Tuttle. In full “We called your sister on returning on friday

ALS signed “D. H. Thoreau,” one page both sides, 7.75 x 9.5, Cambridge, June 22, 1837. Letter to John. In full: “I can write you nothing definite with

Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Hastings of Boston, signed in the bottom border in black ink. In fine condition, with some slight spotting to ima

Stoker was an Irish author (1847–1912) best known for his horror classic Dracula. Irving (1838–1905) was a prominent British stage actor who was the

Vintage matte-finish 11 x 14 Hal Phyfe studio portrait with a 7.5 x 9.5 image area, signed and inscribed below the image in fountain pen, “To my old P

Crisp ink signature on an off-white 5.25 x 4.5 lightly-lined folded sheet. An intersecting vertical and horizontal crease towards the left edge, some

French poet, essayist, and philosopher (1871-1945). Vintage 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo, signed vertically in fountain pen. In very good condition, with

Important French painter and printmaker (1864–1901) whose lively, colorful portrayals of the people and places of fin-de-siècle Paris take a pl...

Two color postcards of Vasarely’s mesmerizing works, both 4 x 5.75, each signed in the lower border in blue or black ballpoint. In overall fine condit

Glossy 8 x 9.75 close-up photo of Vonnegut with a cigarette in hand, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with scattered surface spotting.

Color postcard of a semi-abstract portrait of Warhol, 4 x 6, signed in the lower border in thick black felt tip, “Andy.” In fine condition, with sligh

Signed book: The Philosophy of Andy Warhol (From A to B & Back Again). First edition, later printing. NY: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1975. Hardc...

Colorful photographer and photojournalist (1899–1968), born Arthur Fellig, whose sensationalistic images of murder, mayhem, and other dramatic events

Signed book: The Shoe Bird. Later printing. Mississippi: University Press of Mississippi, 1993. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.25 x 9.25, 88 pages. Sig

Vibrant color postcard of Wesselmann’s work entitled ‘Great American Nude 76,’ signed in the border in black ballpoint. In fine condition, with a coup

ALS signed “Thornton W,” one page, 6 x 7, personal letterhead, December 30, 1927. Letter to the “General.” In part: “I’m having dinner with Gene Tunne

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Wouk with a pipe in his hand, signed in blue ballpoint. In fine condition, with a few light surface impressions and binder ding

Signed book: Look Homeward Angel. First edition. NY: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1931. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.25 x 7.75, 626 pages. Signed a...

TLS signed “F. Ll. Wright,” one page, 10.75 x 8.5, Taliesin letterhead, April 26, 1946. Letter to Richard B. Gump in San Francisco. In full: “I like y