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Bank check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Whitman, payable to order of WW Bennett for $18.00, May 5, 1888. Three vertical folds, one through a

Distinguished Anglo-American artist (1738–1820) best known for his large-scale paintings of historical scenes. Self-contained ANS, one page, 7.25 x 2.

Author (1867–1957) famous for writing Little House on the Prairie. Printed publisher’s circular, measuring 7 x 8.25 closed, and opening to a size of 1

Signed book: Moise and the World of Reason. Limited edition of 350 copies (this being No. 350). NY: Simon & Schuster, 1975. Hardcover, 5.5 x 8.2...

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 portrait of Wodehouse in a suit and tie, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Mush, Best wishes, P. G. Wodehouse, Oct 3, 19

Highly regarded Irish poet and playwright (1865–1939) recognized as one of the key figures in 20th century literature. Signed book: Essays. Limited fi

ALS in French, one page both sides, 5.25 x 8, Librarie de L. Hachette letterhead, May 19, 1865. An early letter recommending an artist friend, painter

ALS, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.5 x 7.5, August 7, 1926. Letter to Lewis Mumford. In full: “I want to tell you how much I liked your ‘Poison

TLS, one page, 5.5 x 8.5, personal letterhead, April 13, 1969. Letter to Camilla L. Titcomb in response to a request for his participation at an event

FDC with a cachet honoring Herman Melville, signed in blue ink and felt tip by nine authors: Stephen King, Ray Bradbury, Robert Bloch, Mario Puzo, Leo