RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document and Autograph Auction

Signed book: Moon Shot. First edition, first printing. Atlanta: Turner Publishing, Inc., 1994. Softcover, 6 x 9, 383 pages. Signed on a bookplate affi

Color 10 x 8 NASA photo of an artist’s conception of a shuttle landing at Edwards, signed in blue felt tip by Marsha Ivins, and also signed in felt ti

Unused checklist style notebook, 7 x 9.25, labelled on the front, “ERNO Spacelab Note Book. Notebook is broken into informational sections including S

Ansari X Prize Competition program, 8 x 10, 48 pages, signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Burt Rutan (ins), Mike Melvill, Pete Siebold, Bri

Space Shuttle Columbia STS-107 Robbins Medal, approximately 1.5 x 2 with a raised design on the face of the mission insignia, and the mission and astr

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Tereshkova saluting an officer before her flight as Leonov looks on, signed in blue felt tip by both, with Leonov a

Satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Tereshkova eating from a tube while in her capsule, signed in blue felt tip, adding “First woman in Space,” and “Vostok-6

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 portrait of Tereshkova in her spacesuit, signed in black felt tip, adding “First woman in space,” and “Vostok-6 16.06-19.06

Matte-finish 4 x 6.5 photo of Tereshkova in her cosmonaut suit, signed in the lower border in black ink. In fine condition. Accompanied by the origina

NASA research pilot (1926–1993) selected as an astronaut for the United States Air Force X-20 Dyna-Soar program in April 1960. After the Dyna-Soar pro

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Wendt having a laugh with Alan Shepard shortly before the Apollo 14 launch, signed in blue felt tip, “Apollo 14—1/1

Satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Wendt at work, signed in blue felt tip, “Guenter F. Wendt, Mercury-Gemini-Apollo Pad leader.” In very fine condition.

Satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Wendt helping John Glenn into his Friendship 7 capsule, signed in blue felt tip, “Guenter F. Wendt, Padleader.” In very f

Color 8 x 10 NASA photo of Young in his blue space shuttle flight suit, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Dennis Ashley, Best Wishes, John Y

Choice selection of seven vintage ink signatures of prominent 19th century American authors on cards and sheets of various sizes. Signers are: Harriet

Russian painter (1866–1924) remembered for the exotic, richly colored sets and costumes that he designed for the Ballets Russes. ALS in French, one pa

Collection of 40 items, primarily consisting of portraits and art postcards, each signed by the artist. Signers are: Bele Bachem, Arno Breker, Anthony

Beloved Danish author (1805–1875) best known for such classic fairy tales as The Ugly Duckling, The Red Shoes, and The Emperor’s New Clothes. AQS in G

Color vintage 5.5 x 3.25 cardstock photo of a scenic illustration featuring the sun rising behind the Statue of Liberty, signed in black ink, “F. Bart

Influential German artist (1921–1986) and a central figure in the post-war European artistic consciousness, best known for his concept of ‘Social Scul

ALS signed “Byron,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.25 x 9, August 7, 1811. Extensive, unpublished letter to his friend James Wedderburn Webster

TLS in French, one page both sides, 8.25 x 10.5, Librairie Gallimard letterhead, November 12, 1953. Letter to Nancy MacDonald, chairman of Spanish Ref

Two untranslated letters both in German: ALS, one page both sides, 7 x 9, December 11, 1963, to Eva-Maria Demisch head of the arts section of the Fran

Signed book: In Cold Blood. Limited first edition, first printing of 500 copies (this being No. 11). NY: Random House, 1965. Hardcover with slipcase,

TLS, one page both sides, 4.75 x 7, Winterbrook House letterhead, November 19, 1971. Letter to an admirer. In part, “I know how maddening this changin

Crystal-clear vintage matte-finish 4 x 5.75 portrait of Clemens seated at his desk and holding a cigar, signed in the upper right in fountain pen, “Ma

Ink signature, “Yrs truly, S. L. Clemens, Mark Twain, Feb. 1878,” on an off-white 4.75 x 1.75 slip. In fine condition, with a small tear to right edge

ALS signed “Sam’l L. Clemens,” one page, lightly-lined both sides, 5 x 7.75, October 26, 1870. Letter to Dr. Cardener. In full: “How men do lose their

Boldly penned ALS in French, one page, 8.25 x 10.5, August 19, 1960. In this untranslated letter, Cocteau writes to Jacques Lepage, editor of a litera

Signed book: Essays of Michel de Montaigne. Limited edition of 1000 copies (this being No. 605). NY: Doubleday, 1974. Hardcover with slipcase, 7 x 9.7

Signed book: Dali: A Study of his Art-in-Jewels. Limited edition of 100 copies (this being No. 97). Greenwich, Connecticut: New York Graphic Society,

Scarce ALS in French, signed “de Bc,” one page, 4 x 5.25, August 31, [1848]. Letter to Paul Guerville at the “Theatre Historique.” In part (translated

ALS in French, signed “Degas,” one page on a 5 x 3 telegraph postcard, no date but postmarked March 6, 1900. Brief letter to Madame Milan. In full (tr

ALS signed “A. Conan Doyle,” one page, 5 x 8, personal letterhead, February 18, 1916. Letter to Mrs. Anley. In full: “I lecture on Loos at H. Majesty’

Ink signature, “A. Conan Doyle,” on an off-white 3.75 x 3 card. In fine condition, with mild toning to the left half.

ALS signed “Wilmot,” one page, 4.5 x 7, black-bordered Gad’s Hill Place letterhead, December 5, 1863. Letter to Peter Cunningham. In part: “I am delig

Exquisite ALS signed “C. L. Dodgson,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, April 8, 1892. Letter to Thomas Gibson Bowles, founder and editor o

ALS in French, signed “G. Eiffel,” one page, 5.25 x 8, personal letterhead, December 5, 1894. Letter to Monsieur Picard, “Commissaire generale de l’Ex

Influential black writer, educator, and civil rights activist (1868–1963) best known as the co-founder of the NAACP and author of The Souls of Black F

AQS in German on an off-white 8.25 x 10.5 sheet, signed in cursive and in print at the conclusion, “Max Ernst (Max Ernst).” Ernst quotes from his poem

ALS signed “R. W. Emerson,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 8 x 10, October 10, 1893. Letter to James Monroe and Company in Boston. In part, “Mr.

American writer (1850–1895) best known for his poems of childhood, including ‘Wynken, Blynken, and Nod’ and ‘Little Boy Blue.’ Miniscule ALS, one page

Signed book: Selected Poems. Later printing. NY: Henry Holt and Company, 1923. Hardcover, 5.25 x 8, 143 pages. Signed on the first free end page, “Rob

One of the most famous French poets of the 17th century (1621–1695) widely known for his collections of fables. ADS in French, signed “de La Fontaine

Signed book: New Hampshire. First edition, fourth printing. NY: Henry Holt and Company, 1924. Hardcover, 5.75 x 8.75, 113 pages. Opposite the first pa

German writer, scientist, and philosopher (1749–1832) who takes a place among the central intellectual and artistic figures of his day. His poetry and

Personal check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Hemingway, “Ernest M. Hemingway,” payable to First National Bank of Key West for $200.00, Februa

German poet (1798–1874) best known as the author of ‘Das Lied der Deutschen’ (a.k.a. ‘Deutschland uber alles’), the national anthem of Germany. ALS in

Author, suffragette, dramatist, poet, and biographer (1819–1910), best remembered as the lyricist of ‘Battle Hymn of the Republic.’ Civil War–dated AL

AQS on an off-white 5.5 x 7.75 sheet. Howe writes, in full, “The responsibilities of a mother are many and momentous. One of her important duties is t

American writer (1902–1967) best known for such works as Weary Blues and The Ways of White Folks. TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, Hollow Hills Farm letterhea

Unsigned autograph letter in French, one page, 4 x 5.25, no date, but Paris circa 1872. A carefully penned letter written at two in the morning, to a

Revered Norwegian playwright and poet (1828–1906) whose works, including A Doll’s House and Hedda Gabler, made him one of the seminal figures in the f

Artist and writer (1892–1942) best known for his work on the American West. ALS signed “Will James ’29,” one page, 7 x 10.25, August 29, 1929. Letter

Distinguished vintage matte-finish 5.5 x 7.5 portrait of Kipling in profile, affixed to its original 9.25 x 12.5 J. Russell photographer’s mount, sign

Rare ANS in pencil in German, signed “Dr. F. Kafka,” one page on a 5.5 x 3.5 postcard depicting Lago di Garda in Punta San Vigilio, postmarked Septemb

Belgian symbolist painter (1858–1921). ALS, one page both sides, 4.5 x 3.5, black-bordered letterhead, 1900. Untranslated letter to an unidentified re

ALS, one page on a 5 x 3.25 postcard, May 1, no year. Letter to a friend. In part: “Many thanks for your note. May we come in to tea, then, on Thursda

Austrian artist and occasional writer (1877–1959), a member of the Blaue Reiter group, best known for his expressionistic illustrations for works by P

Vintage matte-finish 7.5 x 10.25 half-length portrait of Lewis seated, signed and inscribed in the lower border in fountain pen, “To Frank Jenkins, Si

Highly influential, Nobel Prize–winning German novelist and social critic (1875–1955). Signed book: Betrachtungen eines Unpolitischen (Observations of

ALS, one page both sides, 5 x 6.75, Cotchford Farm letterhead, 1949. Letter to a gentleman. In part: “Not only do you know all about films, but you ar

Vintage glossy 3.5 x 4.75 photo of Milne resting his chin on his hand, affixed to an 8 x 10 mount, signed on the mount in blue ballpoint, “A. A. Milne

TLS, one page, 7 x 11, personal letterhead, January 29, 1937. Letter to an admirer. In part: “Thank you so much for your letter and thank you, too, fo

Original 4 x 6.25 cabinet photo of Nast, boldly signed in the lower border in black ink, “Th: Nast, April 20, 1885.” Published by Sarony of New York.

Romanian-French writer (1876–1933) friendly with the intellectual, literary, and artistic elite of the day including Marcel Proust, Andre Gide, Paul V

ALS, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.75 x 7.75, December 18, 1924. Letter to a young admirer recovering from an illness. In part, “It is ever s

Letter in French by his wife, endorsed at the conclusion, “A moi ami, Picasso,” one page both sides, 8.25 x 5.25, October 8, 1957. Untranslated letter

Collection of 20 postcards depicting different works of pop art, all approximately 4.25 x 5.75 or 5.75 x 4.25, each signed in ink by the associated ar

Pulitzer Prize–winning American writer (1890–1980) best known for such enduring stories as ‘The Jilting of Granny Weatherall’ and the novel Ship of Fo

ALS signed “Ezra,” one onionskin page, 7.25 x 10.5, January 21, 1972. Letter to Lester Littlefield. In full: “Thanks for the London. You heap generosi

Crystal-clear vintage matte-finish 9.5 x 12 photo of Pound sitting in an elaborate circular chair, signed in fountain pen, “‘My chair,’ Ezra Pound, Ve

British artist and illustrator (1867–1939) best known for his Art Nouveau–influenced illustrations. Signed book: The Romance of King Arthur and the Kn

German artist (born 1932) whose works have achieved world-record prices at auction. Original signed and inscribed pencil sketch of three stars on an o

Influential poet (1875–1926) who takes a place among the most highly regarded figures in early modern literature. ALS in French, signed “R. M. Rilke,”

ALS in French, signed “Aug Rodin,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 6.5, November 27, 1905. Letter written in the hand of Rainer Maria Rilke to

TLS, one page, 8 x 10, Plas Penrhyn letterhead, February 27, 1964. Russell writes to Miss Joep Verchagen in Rotterdam. In part: “I am…enclosing some l

TLS, one page, 5.75 x 8.25, Bertrand Russell Peace Foundation letterhead, March 25, 1964. Brief letter to Mrs. Moritz Schlick. In full: “Thank you ver

Personal check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Erwin H. Jache, payable to J. D. Salinger for $912.55, October 8, 1973, endorsed on the reverse by

ALS in French, signed “J. P. Sartre,” one page, 4.5 x 5.5, no date, but postmarked Paris, March 7, 1944. Letter to Madame Lucie Ville in Paris. In par

German poet, critic and scholar (1772-1829). Ticket, in German, for Count Reuß-Greitz for Schlegel's “Lectures about the Philosophy of Life...

Vintage matte-finish 3.25 x 5.25 postcard portrait of Shaw, bearing an ANS on the reverse in fountain pen, in full: “Here is Sebastiano considering ho

ALS signed “G. Bernard Shaw,” one page on a 3.5 x 5.5 postcard, no date. Letter to Arthur Maitland. In part: “The American Play Co. have now accounted

Scarce ALS, two pages both sides, lightly-lined, 5.25 x 7.5, October 10, 1946. Letter to Alexander Dorner, former curator of the Lower Saxony State Mu

ANS signed “G. Bernard Shaw,” one page, 5.25 x 4, May 8, 1924. Opinionated note to an autograph seeker. In full: “Sing, you young idiot: sing to the L

English artist and book illustrator (1879–1976) known especially for his human-like animals in illustrations for Winnie-the-Pooh by A. A. Milne. ALS,

AQS on an off-white 3.75 x 2.75 card, signed “S. F. Smith,” and dated November 20, 1894. Smith pens the famous stanza from ‘America.’ In full: “My cou

Signed book: Portraits and Prayers. Later printing. NY: Random House, 1934. Hardcover, 6 x 8.25, 264 pages. “For Ban Fuller who will always be what he

ALS signed “John,” one onionskin page, January 17. An effusive letter of thanks. In full, “You are a good friend. I always knew it but now I am doubly

Scarce and boldly penned ink signature and inscription, “An autograph for Siegfried Rahn, from Robert Louis Stevenson, Feb. 19th 1893, at sea,” on an

Bank check, 8 x 3.25, filled out and signed by Stevenson, payable to A. J. Hale for £2.12.6, August 18, 1887. In fine condition, with several v...

AQS on an off-white 6.75 x 4.5 card, signed “Harriet Beecher Stowe, Feb’y 20, 1888.” Stowe pens a religious quote. In full: “A noble Life-Rule—For thi

Important Swedish novelist and playwright (1849–1912) who takes a place among the most influential figures in the development of modern theater. ALS i

Bengali poet, playwright, philosopher, and author (1861–1941) who became the first non-European to win a Nobel Prize (Literature) in 1913. Vintage mat

Signed book: A Commentary Upon the Whole Booke of Judges. Preached First and Delivered in Sundrie Lectures. London: Imprinted by Felix Kyngston for Th

Third-person ALS, one page, 4.5 x 7, December 11, 1889. In full: “Lord Tennyson presents his compliments to Mr. Grey and begs to say that he lives so

Three ALSs to Emile Forgues, signed “W. M. Thackeray,” each one page, circa 1843. The longest, in part: “I am only just arrived from an unlucky journe

Autograph manuscript of ‘The Assabet,’ three pages on two 7.75 x 9.75 sheets, July 18, 1839. Unsigned handwritten manuscript originally sent to Ellen

Dutch Post-Impressionist artist (1853-1890). He was a pioneer of Expressionism with enormous influence on 20th century art, especially on the Fauves a

ALS in French, signed “H. T. Lautrec,” one page, 4.5 x 7, Bordeaux, no date, but July 1900. Lautrec writes to the famous actor and director Andr...