RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document and Autograph Auction

ALS signed “S. L. Clemens,” one page, 3.75 x 6, black-bordered personal letterhead, February 24, 1906. Letter to Govinier C. Hall of the Hall-Truman F

ALS signed “A. Conan Doyle,” on a 5 x 3.5 card, personal letterhead, no date but with G.H.D. office stamp dated April 7, 1930. Letter to publisher Geo

French painter (1877–1953) best known for his colorful depictions of such outdoor social events as regattas, horse races, and the like. Exquisite orig

ALS in French, signed “G. Eiffel,” one page, 5 x 8, Villa Salles letterhead, March 6, 1906. Letter to Edward Alfred Martel, the ‘father of modern speo

TLS, one page, 7 x 8, Faber and Faber Ltd Publishers letterhead, February 29, 1948. Letter to Dunstan Thompson, Esquire in London. In part: “I should

TLS, one page on a self-contained Air Mail Letter, 7.75 x 9.25, Faber and Faber Ltd. letterhead, August 2, 1962. Letter to Dr. Alan R. Lichter in resp

Signed book: World Premiere Art Exhibition at Trump Castle. Limited edition, numbered 300/500. New Jersey: Drake Press, 1989. Hardcover, 8.75 x 11.25,

Vintage matte-finish 4 x 6.5 photo, boldly signed in the lower border in black ink. In fine condition, with some light mounting remnants to reverse an

Special edition booklet of Frost’s ‘From a Milkweed Pod,’ 4.75 x 5.75, printed by Spiral Press in New York, signed on the dedication page with the pri

Signed book: The Poems of Robert Frost. Later printing. NY: Modern Library, 1946. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5 x 7.25. Signed and inscribed on the ha

Painter (1859–1935) who helped introduce Impressionism to Americans, best known for his urban and coastal scenes. ALS, one page, 5.25 x 6.5, personal

Signed book: A Farewell to Arms. Limited first edition of 510 copies (this being No. 154). NY: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1929. Hardcover, 6.25 x ...

Bank check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out in another hand and signed by Hemingway, “Ernest M. Hemingway,” payable to the bearer for $10, March 2, 1953. Endo

Scarce postcard signed “Papa,” 5.25 x 3.25, featuring an image of musicians in Valencia, no date. Hemingway pens a brief note in Spanish to Roberto He

Short story writer born William Sydney Porter (1862–1910) known for his use of the surprise ending. ALS signed “Sydney Porter,” three pages on two adj

Author, suffragette, dramatist, poet, and biographer (1819–1910), best remembered as the lyricist of ‘Battle Hymn of the Republic.’ ALS, two pages on

ALS, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.25 x 7, June 21, 1901. Response to an invitation to lecture in Lincoln, Nebraska. In part: “Let me now say

Vintage glossy 7 x 5 photo of Hughes posing outdoors, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Wesley Hartley, Sincerely, Langston Hughes 1957.” In f

ALS, one page both sides, 8.5 x 10.75, July 21, 1962. Letter to Mr. Lichter, in response to a previous question, in part: “I suspect that the answer t

Choice personal check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Kerouac, payable to The Northport Water Works for $3.60, June 13, 1958. In fine condition

ALS signed “Henry W. Longfellow,” one page, 4.5 x 7, March 10, 1875. Letter to a gentleman. In full: “I shall be at home tomorrow (Thursday) evening a

Excellent collection of letters from three renowned painters. First, an ALS signed “Millais,” one page, 4.5 x 7, personal letterhead, February 25, in

Vintage 5.5 x 3.5 postcard photo of Matisse meeting Nana Winding, with one of his works visible in the background, signed and inscribed in fountain pe

Signed book: The House at Pooh Corner. Limited edition of 250 on “Large Paper” (this being No. 233). NY: E. P. Dutton and Co., 1928. Hardcover, 7.25 x

Signed book: Miro. NY: Leon Amiel, 1974. Hardcover, 6.25 x 7. Signed and inscribed in pencil on the title page, “Pour Paul, Miro, 5/III/75,” with Miro

British author (1882–1956) who, despite a large body of novels, plays, and other ‘adult’ writings, will forever be most closely associated with his mu

TLS signed in pencil, “Margaret,” one page, 7 x 11, personal letterhead, November 12, 1937. Letter to Herschel Brickell, a noted book reviewer from Mi

Boldly penned ALS in French, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, March 26, 1891. Letter to art critic and Monet biographer Gustave Geffroy. In

Original color painting of a street bordering a marina, oil on board, 7.5 x 5, signed in the lower right, “L. Neuquelman.” Matted and framed to an ove

American playwright (1906–1963) known for his powerful works of the Depression era, including Waiting for Lefty and Golden Boy. Uncommon vintage gloss

British artist (1838–1914) best known for his lively illustrations for the works of Dickens, Thackeray, and others. Excellent collection containing tw

American sculptor, carpenter, and cameo cutter (1817–1904). ALS signed “E. D. Palmer,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.75 x 7.75, personal lett

Personal check, 8.25 x 3, filled out and signed by Parrish, payable to the New England Telephone & Telegraph Company for $9.70, March 26, 1932. ...

Signed book: Picasso: The Recent Years 1939–1946. Limited edition of 350 copies (this being No. 121). NY: Doubleday, 1947. Hardcover, 8.75 x 11, 211 p

Collection of nine letters, eight TLSs and one ALS, all from 1975–76, and all to agent Joan Daves regarding her work, publishers, and an upcoming read

British author and illustrator (1866–1943) whose Edwardian-era tales of naughty rabbits, ‘bad’ mice, and other amusingly mischievous animals take a pl

Signed book: Capitalism: The Unknown Ideal. First edition, first printing. NY: New American Library, 1966. Hardcover, 5.75 x 8.5, 309 pages. Signed on

Writer best remembered as the lyricist of the song, ‘Maryland, My Maryland.’ AQS, one page, 8.5 x 11, United States Senate letterhead, no date. Randal

American artist (1861–1909) best known for his paintings and sculptures of the American West ALS, one page, 4.75 x 7.75, personal letterhead, no date

Exquisite matte-finish 6.25 x 10.5 photographic print of Renoir’s 1885 painting entitled ‘Girl in the Yellow Hat,’ signed in the lower border black in

Choice ALS in German, one page, 5.5 x 8.75, July 26, 1904. Letter to “Most esteemed Professor,” August Sauer. In part (translated): “My best thanks fo

ALS in French, signed “Renoir,” one page, 4.5 x 6, September 20, 1904. Letter to his friend art collector Maurice Gaugnat. In full (translated): “I ha

Limited edition print portfolio entitled ‘School Days,’ numbered 177/200, consisting of three color 26 x 19.75 prints with title pages, each signed in

ALS in French, signed “Aug Rodin,” two pages, 4.5 x 5.75, June 5, 1912. In full (translated): “I am absolutely sorry to have to let you know at the la

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

TLS, one page, 8 x 5, personal letterhead, September 28, 1959. Letter to Mrs. Moritz Schlick. In full: “Thank you very much for sending me the work by

Important French writer (1935–2004) who attained international prominence with the publication of her first novel, Bonjour Tristesse, at the age of 18

TLS, one page, 8 x 10, Plas Penrhyn, Penrhyndeudraeth, Merioneth letterhead, July 17, 1962. Letter to Mr. Alan R. Lichter, headed at the top in type,

Irish-born American sculptor (1848–1907) of the Beaux-Arts generation who embodied the ideals of the ‘American Renaissance.’ ALS signed “Saint-Gaudens

Personal check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Erwin H. Jache, payable to J. D. Salinger for $601.35, November 17, 1973, endorsed on the reverse b