RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document, and Autograph Auction

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

Choice ink signature, “Agatha Christie,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. In fine condition.

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

Unusual AQS on an off-white 8 x 11 sheet, signed and inscribed at the conclusion to Hungarian writer Istvan Eorsi, “9/27/93, Allen for Istvan.” An int

American author (1836–1902) best known for his colorful tales of California pioneers, including the much-anthologized story ‘The Outcasts of Poker Fla

Fountain pen signature, “Sincerely, Rudyard Kipling,” on an off-white 2.5 x .5 slip clipped from the conclusion of a letter. Attractively matted and f

Bank check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed by London, payable to P. N. Haurchau & Co. for $74.00, stamp-dated January 6, 1910. Encapsulated in ...

Signed book: Lord John Ten. Limited first edition, unnumbered presentation copy. Northridge, California: Lord John Press, 1988. Hardcover, 7.25 x 9.75

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

TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, June 4, 1957. Letter to Dr. Gabriel Mason. In full: “I am gratified to know that you are with me in m

Collection of eight items, each signed by a different poet, including: Elizabeth Benger (ALS), Margaret Deland (TLS), Edwin Markham (ALS), Edwin Arlin

ALS, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.25 x 5.75, personal letterhead, no date. Letter to Mrs. Cleveland. In part: “Going back many years, there

Signed book: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. First American edition. NY: Arthur A. Levine, 1999. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.25 x 9.25, 43

Signed book: The Casual Vacancy. Later printing. London: Little, Brown, 2012. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.25 x 9.5, 503 pages. Signed on the title p

Two items: a color book page from How the Grinch Stole Christmas, 7.25 x 10.5, signed in black ink and double-matted to an overall size of 11 x 14; an

Two items: a color book page from The Cat in the Hat, signed in black ink and double-matted to an overall size of 11 x 14; and an ink signature, “Dr.

Very nice ink signature, “John Steinbeck,” on an off-white 2.75 x 2 card. In fine condition, with a slightly rusty paperclip impression to top edge. A

Companion of writer Gertrude Stein (1877–1967) who wrote about their life together in What Is Remembered. ALS signed “Alice,” one page, 5.25 x 8.25, M

Signed book: Slaughterhouse 5. First British edition. London: Jonathan Cape, 1970. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.75 x 8.75, 186 pages. Prominently sig

Playbill from the Martin Beck Theatre’s 1957 production of Orpheus Descending, 6.5 x 9, 28 pages, signed on the title page in blue felt tip by William

Playbill for the opening performance of Clothes for a Summer Hotel at Cort Theatre, March 25, 1980, 66 pages, 5.5 x 9, signed on the cast listing page

Collection of three items, each signed by a different author. Signers are: Arthur Miller (lecture program), James Michener (TLS), and Norman Mailer (s

Collection of three similar DSs between writers and ASCAP, all from 1975, each signed by a different writer. Signers are: Sidney Sheldon, Erich Segal,

Collection of nine items, each signed by a writer, including: J. M. Barrie (signature), Edward Bok (TLS), Zane Grey (ALS, SP, and mailing envelope), M

Choice ink signature, “W. B. Yeats, December 2nd 1903,” on an off-white 3.75 x 2.5 card. In fine condition. During this period of his life, Yeats was

Hand-addressed mailing envelope, 6.25 x 4.75, filled out with his name and return address on the flap, “Bartok, Kavics u. 10,” and addressed on the fr

ALS signed “Lenny B.,” one page on a 3 x 5.25 postcard, March 16, 1956. Letter to Mr. Joe Roddy at Life Magazine. In full: “Thank you so much for the

Uncommon matte-finish 6.25 x 9.25 photo of Callas smiling in a candid pose, signed and inscribed to a friend in yellow felt tip, and dated 1974. Inscr

ALS in French, one page, 5 x 6.75, Langham Hotel letterhead, March 3, 1929. Untranslated. Attractively double-matted and framed with a portrait of Cor

Remarkably unique custom-bound hardcover album, 15.5 x 19.5, containing 44 caricature drawings by Enrico Caruso. Each drawing—31 in pencil or graphite

Esteemed Czech composer (1841–1904) of orchestral and chamber music, best known for his Symphony No. 9, ‘From the New World.’ Rare 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet

Influential French composer (1845–1924). ALS in French, on a 3.5 x 5.5 picture postcard of a mountain goat, 1910. Postcard to Madame J. Fauri in Orse,

Czech-born composer (1879–1972) of such ‘light’ classics as the operettas ‘The Firefly,’ ‘Rose Marie,’ and ‘The Vagabond King.’ AMQS on an off-white 6

Highly regarded German conductor (1886–1954) who became embroiled in controversy with the rise of the Third Reich. Though vehemently anti-Hitler, he w

AMQS on an off-white 5 x 3 card. Herbert pens three bars of music from his opera ‘Natoma,’ signing underneath, “Sincerely yours, Victor Herbert, March

German conductor (1872–1942) best known as the director of the San Francisco Symphony. Oversized matte-finish 10.5 x 13.5 photo of Hertz with a cigar

Czech composer, musical theorist, folklorist, publicist, and teacher (1854–1928) considered one of the most important opera composers of the first hal

Armenian composer (1903-1978) of the spirited ‘Sabre Dance.’ AMQS on a 5 x 6.25 off-white sheet. Khachaturian pens a single bar of music, signing at t

Two items: ALS, one page, 5.75 x 9, Hotel Wellington letterhead, January 22, 1923, enclosing a payment; and an ink signature, “Fritz Kreisler, 1907,”

Polish pianist, professor, and composer (1830–1915). Impressive matte-finish 6.5 x 8.75 photo of Leschetizky posing beside a bust of Beethoven, affixe

LS in German, signed “F. Liszt,” one page, 5.25 x 8.25, August 7, 1845. Untranslated letter to the Austrian tenor and later producer at the Vienna Cou

Ukrainian symphonic conductor (1883–1961) who emigrated to the US at the outbreak of WWII. Choice glossy 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo, boldly signe

German-born composer (1791–1864) best known for such operas as Les Hugenots and Robert le diable. ALS in French, signed “Meyerbeer,” one page, 5 x 7.7

Printed score of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s opera Eugene Onegin, as used by Mahler for conducting the Vienna premiere on November 19, 1897. Published

Collection of eight programs from the Metropolitan Opera House, various performances, dating from the late 1940s to early 1950s, each signed on the ga

Collection of nine programs from the Metropolitan Opera House, various performances, all from the 1950s, each signed on the gatefold or front cover by

Collection of nine programs from the Metropolitan Opera House, various performances, dating from the late 1940s to early 1950s, each signed on the gat

Five ink signatures of opera singers and musicians on individual sheets and cards, including: Alma Moodie, Titta Ruffo, Tito Schipa, Ernestine Schuman

Eminent and prolific Russian composer (1891–1953) best known for his colorful, rhythmically vigorous works, including symphonies, operas, and much mus