RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document, and Autograph Auction

ANS in French, signed “Renoir,” one page on a 4 x 2.25 card, no date. Note to the art critic for the magazine ‘Comoedia,’ A. Womoth, who had praised h

ALS in French, signed “Rodin,” one page, 3.5 x 3, no date, but postmarked October 22, 1899. Letter to American painter John Alexander. In full (transl

French Fauvist and Expressionist painter, and printmaker in lithography and etching (1871–1958). ALS in French, signed “G. R.,” on both sides of one o

Notorious French novelist and playwright (1740–1814) whose violent sexual escapades and depravity-infused works gave rise to the word ‘sadism.’ Manusc

French poet and writer (1900–1944) and pioneering aviator. While flying for the Free French Air Force in North Africa during World War II, he disappea

Personal check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Erwin H. Jache, payable to J. D. Salinger for $1116.45, November 12, 1973, endorsed on the reverse

Dutch painter (1862–1942) influenced by impressionism, best known for his figures and sea views. Vintage matte-finish 4.25 x 3 photo of Smith at work

Influential, forward-looking Austrian artist (1890–1918) who takes a place among the leading figures of the Expressionist movement of the early 20th c

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

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

Three remarkable letters from Dr. Seuss, one ALS and two TLSs, all written to the wife of a Texas doctor during the spring and summer of 1972. ALS, s

TLS, one page on a 5.5 x 3.25 government postcard, postmarked January 30, 1938. Letter to Mrs. Phyllis Higgins. In full: “You know I had nothing at al

Bengali poet, playwright, philosopher, and author (1861–1941) who became the first non-European to win a Nobel Prize (Literature) in 1913. Vintage 3.7

Partial partly-printed DS, signed “Tennyson,” one page, 8 x 3.25, September 24, 1887. Conclusion of an agreement between Lord Tennyson and Hallam Tenn

ALS, five pages on three sheets, 7.5 x 9.5, no date. Letter to admirer H. Cotton Minchin regarding publication of The Lord of the Rings, his interests

Uncommon TLS, one page, 5.25 x 7, blindstamped personal letterhead, January 2, 1967. Brief response to an admirer with a bold signature. In full: “Tha

Partial autograph manuscript, unsigned, one page, 7.25 x 3, no date, presumably taken from one of Thoreau’s notebooks. In full: “principle witness. We

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

ALS in French, signed “Henri,” one page, 4.5 x 7, “Easter” of an unspecified year [but 1878]. Letter to “My dear uncle,” in full (translated): “Everyt

Autograph manuscript in French and Latin, signed at the conclusion three times, “Monfa,” two pages, both sides, 8 x 12, with the top of the second pag

French artist (1876–1958) and a member of the Fauvists, his work is typically marked by bold colors and eccentric brushwork. Rare self-portrait print,

LS in French, signed “Voltaire, Gentleman ordinary to the King,” one page, 6.25 x 7.5, July 28, 1774. Letter to famous architect Jean Rodolph Perronet

British novelist, playwright, and journalist (1875–1932) who produced popular detective and suspense stories. Autograph manuscript, 29 pages (paginate

ANS signed “H. G. W.,” one page, 4.5 x 3.5, personal letterhead, January 22, 1934. Brief but humorous note. In full: “Warm approval. I’m worked to dea

Manuscript DS, three scallop-topped pages on two adjoining sheets, 9 x 14.5, February 2, 1796. In part: “Articles of Agreement…Between Noah Webster of

Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Warren’s Portraits of Boston, signed in the lower border in black ink, “John G. Whittier.” On the reverse, Whitti

Signed book: Wendingen. Frank Lloyd Wright. Netherlands: C. A. Mees, 1925. Hardcover, 13 x 13, 164 pages. Signed and inscribed on the title page, “Arc

Signed book: Wyeth at Kuerners. First edition, first printing, limited to 200 copies. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1976. Hardcover, 13.25 x 10.25, 324 pa

Bold ink signature and inscription, “To James D. Cleafman, Yours sincerely, N. C. Wyeth,” on an off-white sheet. Matted and framed with a portrait of

Collection of 17 items, consisting mostly of signatures with a couple AQSs and a letter, each signed in ink by a notable 19th- or 20th-century writer

TLS signed “Ansel Adams, Carmel,” on a 6 x 4.25 photo postcard of Adams’s portrait entitled ‘Cape Cod Barn,’ August 8, 1980. Brief letter to a gentlem

Signed book: Letter to My Daughter. Limited first edition, numbered 935/1075. Connecticut: Easton Press, 2008. Hardcover, 5.75 x 8.75, 166 pages. Sign

Collection of nine items, various sizes and formats, each signed by a different author or artist. Signers are: Alice B. Toklas (ANS); Victorien Sardou

Collection of six items, consisting of signatures, letters, an FDC, and a photo, each signed by an artist. Signers are: Ansel Adams, Daniel Chester Fr

Collection of 24 items depicting different works of art, predominately postcards of approximately 6.5 x 4 or 4 x 6.5, each signed in ink or pencil by

Collection of nearly 100 items, including signatures, book pages, FDCs, letters, and photos signed by authors and illustrators from all fields. Signer

Collection of 12 hardcover books and one booklet, each signed by its author (many inscribed), on an opening page. Signers are: Sholom Asch (The Nazare

Collection of 34 items consisting of a great variety of formats, including letters, photos, signatures, and checks, each signed by an author. Signers

Collection of 11 items consisting of signatures and letters, each signed by a prominent author. Signers are: Mary Raymond Shipman Andrews, Richard Hen

Collection of seven books, each signed on an opening page by the author. Signers are: Rex Beach (Going Home), signed and inscribed, “To Mr. Mark Fende

Pair of programs for 1989 and 1990 American Academy and Institute of Arts and Letters ceremonies, 8.5 x 11, each signed on the front cover in blue and

American dramatist (1896–1949) best known for his plays Holiday and The Philadelphia Story. TLS, one page, 6 x 9, personal letterhead, July 9, 1934. N

British-American playwright and writer of musical comedies (1884–1979) known for his collaborations with the likes of P. G. Wodehouse, Fred Thompson,

Signed book: The Da Vinci Code. Later printing. NY: Doubleday, 2003. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 454 pages. Signed on the title page in bla

Personal check, 7.75 x 3, filled out and signed by Burroughs, “E. R. Burroughs,” payable to currency for $50, August 27, 1937. In fine condition, with

American novelist (1892–1977) best known as the author of such crime/noir classics as The Postman Always Rings Twice and Double Indemnity. TLS signed

Two hardcover books, both first edition, first printing: Clear and Present Danger (limited edition), signed on the colophon; and The Sum of All fears,

British author regarded as the first British detective story writer (1824–1889). Extremely bold ink signature, “Vy truly yours, Wilkie Collins, London

Distinguished vintage matte-finish 6 x 8.25 photo, signed in the lower border in black ink. In fine condition, with slightly trimmed edges and some mo

Signed book: One Man’s Initiation: 1917. Later printing. NY: Cornell University Press, 1970. Paperback, 5 x 7.25, 179 pages. Signed and inscribed on t

TLS, one page, 8 x 10.25, The Delineator letterhead, August 24, 1909. Letter to Lazard Kahn. In part: “Your name has been suggested to me as that of s

French writer and dramatist (1824–1895) best known for Camille and for being the illegitimate son of famed novelist Alexandre Dumas. Five untranslated

African-American poet (1872–1906), known for his colorful use of language and dialect, who died of tuberculosis at the age of 33. Scarce vintage ink s

Preeminent painter (1922–2011) known for his for his psychologically intense, thickly impastoed portrait and figure paintings. Two items: color satin-

Signed book: Four Forsyte Stories. Limited edition of 896 copies (this being No. 145). NY: The Fountain Press, 1929. Hardcover, 6 x 9.5, 112 pages. Si

Eclectic archive of nine items signed “Allen” or “Allen Ginsberg,” including an envelope, a souvenir typescript, a postcard, a handwritten poem, three

Two items: ANS, signed “Allen Ginsberg 81,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card, in full: “Thank you for your attention but it ate time”; and a 4.75 x 6.5 card

Author and educator (1867–1948) and inventor of the Gregg Shorthand system. Signed book: Gregg Shorthand in Miniature. Later printing. NY: Gregg Publi

DS, one page, 8 x 4, April 11, 1934. Invoice for 918.60 francs, recording payment to Stephen Vivish for “Chicken, limes, mangos, eggs, fish, crabs, sh

TLS, one page, 5.5 x 8.5, personal letterhead, June 30, 1965. Letter to E. R. Brown at Branden Press in Boston. In full: “Having received the manuscri

Signed book: One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. Collector’s edition. Connecticut: Easton Press, 1999. Hardcover, 6 x 8.75, 311 pages. Signed on the colo

Ink signature, “Henry W. Longfellow, 1880,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.25 slip. In very good condition, with toned areas to edges from adhesive to revers

Modernist artist (1870–1953) best known for his abstract landscapes and watercolors. Signed book: Letters of John Marin. Limited edition of 400 copies

TLS signed “W. S. Maugham,” one page, 5.25 x 8, Villa Mauresque letterhead, December 16, 1961. Letter to an admirer. In part: “Thank you and your husb

Unique series 2009 one dollar bill, with Max adding a felt tip moustache, ascot, and ‘Lady Liberty’ crown to George Washington’s portrait, signed “Lov

Vintage General Electric alarm clock featuring a design by Peter Max, 5 x 3 x 2.5, signed on the bottom in black felt tip, “Love, Peter Max, 1968.” In

Signed book: Angela’s Ashes. Limited collector’s edition, numbered 2111/2500. Connecticut: Easton Press, 2003. Hardcover, 6.25 x 9.5, 364 pages. Signe

Color 20 x 24 poster of journalist Steve McCurry’s famed 1985 image of Sharbat Gula, better known by the unofficial title ‘Afghan Girl,’ signed in the

Limited edition portfolio entitled Facing East featuring text by James Michener and art by Jack Levine. Limited edition, numbered 916/2500. NY: Maecen

Two items: glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo of Miller in his prime, signed on the reverse in blue ballpoint; and a press release from the International P

Ink signature, “Grandma Moses, Nov. 1953,” on an off-white 3.25 x .75 slip. Matted with a portrait of the artist to an overall size of 8 x 10.5. In fi

Collection of 11 items, primarily consisting of signatures and letters, each signed by a notable novelist. Signers are: Pearl S. Buck, Agatha Christie

Colophon removed from the 1933 Random House limited edition of Ah, Wilderness!, numbered 232/325, 6 x 9.5, signed in black ink, “Eugene O’Neill.” In f

Personal check, 8.25 x 3, filled out and signed by Parrish, payable to cash for $50, stamp-dated July 13, 1921. In fine to very fine condition, with e

American humorist, author, and screenwriter (1904–1979) best known for his humorous short pieces written for The New Yorker. TLS signed “Sid J.,” one

Eight items, including two souvenir typescripts, two glossy 8 x 10 photos, three different magazine photos, and a glossy 3.5 x 5 photo, each signed an

Czech-American sculptor and educator (1879–1965) who created more than four hundred works during his career. Scarce vintage matte-finish 7.5 x 9.5 por

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

Collection of 43 items, primarily consisting of signatures and a few letters and photos, each signed in ink by a winner of the Pulitzer Prize in Gener

Collection of 28 items, primarily consisting of signatures and a few souvenir typescripts, each signed in ink by a winner of the Pulitzer Prize in Poe

Collection of approximately 40 items, primarily consisting of signatures as well as a few photos, each signed in ink by a winner of the Pulitzer Prize

Signed book: A Special Announcement. Limited first edition of 250 copies (this being No. 26). NY: House of Books Ltd., 1940. Hardcover, 5 x 7.5. Nicel

Signed book: Brundibar. First edition. Michael de Capua Books, 2003. Hardcover with dust jacket, 11 x 8.75. Signed on the half-title page by Sendak an

Author of Yiddish short stories, plays, and novels (1902–1991) and the 1978 Nobel Laureate for literature. Collection of three books, each signed on a

Important photographer (1879–1973) who was one of the pioneering figures in the field of ‘art’ photography. Signed book: The Family of Man. NY: Maco M

Pen name of author Blanche Marie Louise Oelrichs (1890–1950). Signed book: Who Tells Me True. First edition. NY: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1940. ...

Companion of writer Gertrude Stein who wrote about their life together in What Is Remembered (1877–1967). ALS signed “Alice,” one page, 5.25 x 8, pers

Signed book: Breakfast of Champions. Collector’s edition. Connecticut: Easton Press, 2001. Hardcover, 6.25 x 9.25, 297 pages. Signed on the colophon i

Signed book: POPism: The Warhol ’60s. First edition. NY: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1980. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 310 pages. Signed on

Interview magazine from June 1982 featuring an image of Phoebe Cates on the front cover, 10.5 x 16.5, vertically signed in thick black felt tip by War

Collection of six clipped magazine photos or covers, various sizes, including four color, each signed by the respective artist. Signers are: Gayle Por

Three softcover books, each signed inside in ink by the author(s): All the President’s Men signed by Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward; The Centaur sign

Vintage ink signatures of writers and musicians on both sides of three off-white 5 x 7 album pages (one on an affixed slip). Signers include: writers

Color 8 x 10 cardstock photo of Blanc surrounded by his characters, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “Hi Frankie, Mel Blanc, 4/6/79.” In fine c

Collection of 15 items, consisting mainly of original sketches, with a few photographs, a couple of letters, and one printed sketch, with some of the

Personal check, 8.25 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Disney, “Walter E. Disney,” payable to Franchise Tax Board for $4,566.98, stamp-dat

Signed book: Waiting for Food, Number 3. First edition, first printing. San Francisco: Chronicle Books, 2003. Hardcover, 10.75 x 7.75. Signed on the t

Signed book: R. Crumb’s Sex Obsessions. Limited edition of 1000 copies (this being No. 606). Germany: Taschen, 2007. Hardcover with slipcase, 8 x 11,

Original hand-painted studio Art-Prop set-up from The Cold-Blooded Penguin segment of The Three Caballeros prepared at the studio for presentation. Th

Signed book: Perri. First edition. NY: Simon & Schuster, 1958. Hardcover with dust jacket, 8 x 10, 78 pages. Signed and inscribed on the half-ti...