RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document, and Autograph Auction

ALS signed “Georgia,” one page, 8.25 x 11, no date. Letter to Susan Girard. In part: “I found this folder this morning quite by accident so I send it

TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, April 26, 1978. Letter to Jim Stieglitz. In full: “I must say to you that I find your telephone conversation very unpleasant.

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of one of her Wild Flowers works, signed on the reverse in black ink, “Jan. 28–1968–Not sold–Georgia O’Keeffe.” Also signed by her

Collection of five items, each signed by a notable painter, including: Edmund Henry Garrett (ALS), Sina Mesdag-van Houten (ADS), LeRoy Neiman (SP and

Three personal checks, each 8.25 x 3, filled out and signed by Parrish, payable to Susan Lewin, dated between 1928 and 1936. All are endorsed by Lewin

ALS, one page, 7.25 x 8, May 28, 1904. Beautifully penned letter to Edward Bok. In full: “I really can’t say when I shall be in N. Y. or Boston again:

Painter, soldier, and naturalist (1741–1827) remembered for his paintings of George Washington and other figures of the American Revolution. Ink signa

Desirable red pencil signature, “Picasso,” on an off-white 7.25 x 10 sheet bearing affixed images of the artist playing a guitar and a painting. Affix

Fulton National Bank check, 6 x 2.5, filled out and signed in another hand, payable to Pablo Picasso for $25.00, October 25, 1961, and signed across t

ALS, one page, 7.5 x 10, September 4, 1923. Letter to a gentleman. In part: “I have finally made something for your guest-book! and, of course, it is

American neoclassical sculptor (1805-1873). ALS, one page both sides, 5.25 x 8.5, April 23, 1873. Letter to James Stewart thanking him for a letter “s

German artist (born 1932) whose works have achieved world-record prices at auction. Color 5.75 x 4 postcard of Richter’s work entitled ‘Abstract Paint

Complete sheet of 50 five-cent United States postage stamp, 10 x 9, featuring Rockwell's illustration honoring the 100th anniversary of city mai...

Block of four five-cent stamps designed by Rockwell to honor city mail delivery, 2.25 x 4, signed in the lower border in fountain pen, “Sincerely, Nor

ALS, one page, 5.75 x 7.75, personal letterhead, February 4, 1976. Brief response to an admirer. In full: “In answer to your letter of the 2nd, I am e

Humorous color 28 x 24.5 print entitled ‘You’ve Got to be Kidding,’ signed in the lower border in black felt tip. Rolled and in fine condition, with a

Limited edition 19.5 x 25.5 artist’s proof print entitled ‘The Runaway,’ signed in the lower border in pencil. Scattered creases and dings to right ed

Color 27 x 33 colotype print entitled ‘Freedom from Want,’ signed in the lower border in black felt tip. Reverse of print is stamped by The Old Corner

Collection of eight signed items consisting of a hardcover copy of Norman Rockwell: My Adventures as an Illustrator; four color magazine and book phot

Very nice color limited edition 19.5 x 25.5 lithograph entitled ‘Your Eyes Is Looking,’ from Huckleberry Finn, numbered 77/200, signed in pencil. In f

ALS in French, signed “Aug. Rodin,” one page, 4.25 x 6.75, July 18, 1899. Written to his collaborator Emilia Cimino, regarding the unveiling of his st

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

Irish-born American sculptor (1848–1907) of the Beaux-Arts generation who embodied the ideals of the ‘American Renaissance.’ TLS, one page, 4.75 x 7.5

Distinguished American-born artist (1856–1925) who spent most of his career as an expatriate in Europe. While he painted a variety of subjects in vari

Distinguished American-born artist (1856–1925) who spent most of his career as an expatriate in Europe. While he painted a variety of subjects in vari

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

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

Important American photographer (1864–1946) who played an instrumental role in developing the craft as a legitimate art form. Very uncommon ALS signed

Master German illustrator and portrait painter (1834–1908). Scarce 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Thurman’s work entitled ‘Psyche am Wasserspiegel,’ sign

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

Dutch-Indonesian painter (1858–1928) who worked in various styles, including Symbolism and Art Noveau. ALS in Dutch, three pages on two adjoining shee

Signed book: Andy Warhol’s Exposures. NY: Grosset and Dunlap, 1979. Softcover, 9.25 x 11.25. Signed and inscribed on the half-title page, “To Theresa

Unusual 6.5 x 10 photo of Warhol next to a thong-clad woman, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip, “Andy Warhol, to Geri, NYC ‘73,” with Warhol addin

Signed book: Popism. First edition, later printing. NY: Harcourt, Brace, Jovanovich, 1980. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.25 x 9.5, 310 pages. Signed a

Color postcard of Warhol’s iconic 1964 portrait of Marilyn Monroe entitled ‘Marilyn,’ 4 x 6, signed in the lower border in bold black felt tip. In fin

Distinguished American architect (1853–1906) who was a leading figure of the ‘Beaux Arts’ movement. He was fatally shot and killed in the roof garden

TLS, one page, 5 x 7.25, Wright’s personal red-block paper, May 31, 1950. Letter to two students. In full: “Your project seems interesting. The sort o

Signed book: Frank Lloyd Wright: An Autobiography. First edition. NY: Duell, Sloan and Pearce, 1943. Hardcover, 8.75 x 8.75, 561 pages. Signed and ins

Three items: a cardstock reproduction of one of Wyeth’s portraits of a young woman, framed against a larger mount, signed and inscribed in pencil by W

Color 27.5 x 25 lithograph entitled ‘The Sauna,’ signed in the lower border in black ink. In fine condition, with uniform toning around edges of image

Fantastic ALS, one page both sides, 5 x 3, no date. Letter to an admirer. In full: “I do believe that many artists are left-handed. I saw a few while

Collection of five items, each signed by a different cartoonist. Signers are: Sidney Smith (sketch), Hendrik Willem van Loon (sketch), Cathy Guisewite

Series 1935E one dollar silver certificate, quickly signed on the portrait side in black ink, “Walt Disney” and “Ronald Reagan,” and signed again on t

Walt’s brother and co-founder of the Walt Disney Company (1893–1971). Notarized DS, two pages both sides, 8.5 x 11, June 7, 1957. Pledge and assignmen

Personal check, 8.25 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Disney, “Walter E. Disney,” payable to Walt Disney Special Acct. for $850.00, stamp

Fantastic one-of-a-kind mixed media original artwork by Flagg, done in pencil, watercolor, and paint and measuring 10.75 x 8.25. Work depicts the Quee

Great two-book set entitled The Art of Friz Freleng. One book examines the life and creative genius of Freleng. This hardcover book is 240 pages and i

Amusing pen and ink sketch entitled ‘Foolish Questions—No. 1,000,104,’ 6 x 6.5, signed in the lower right, “R. L. Goldberg.” The cartoon shows an oafi

Original hand-inked four-panel Dick Tracy comic strip, dated July 6, 1964, on a 23 x 7 piece of off-white artist’s cardstock. First panel features Tra

Two identical color glossy 18 x 12 photos of Fred Flintstone and Barney Rubble in Fred’s car, both signed in blue felt tip by Bill Hanna and Joe Barbe

Classic felt tip sketch of Batman and Robin on a beige 4.75 x 3.75 sheet, labeled at the top and signed below, “Batman and Robin, ‘Bats’ wishes, Bob K

Collection of items originally sent to Walter Lister of San Francisco, who shared his name with Pogo’s boat. After writing to Kelly about the coincide

Collection of three items: a limited edition hand-painted animation cel, signed in black felt tip; an original felt tip sketch of Woody Woodpecker on

Limited edition hand-painted animation cel entitled ‘Red Hot,’ 12.5 x 10, numbered 76/250, showing Yosemite Sam, dressed in a Red Sox uniform, arguing

Limited edition hand-painted animation cel entitled ‘Bash Brothers,’ 9.25 x 12, numbered 62/125, showing Bugs Bunny and Donald Duck in Yankee pinstrip

Glossy 8 x 10 Disney publicity photo of Walt Disney and Donald Duck in honor of Donald’s 50th birthday, signed in blue felt tip, “From Donald Duck &...

Green ballpoint sketch of the Green Lantern on the reverse of a 4.5 x 5.25 All-American Comics postcard, signed and inscribed in the address area, “To

Great felt tip and colored pencil sketch of Bugs Bunny on an off-white 4.5 x 5.25 sheet, signed at the bottom, “‘Virgil Ross.’” Encapsulated in a plas

Color 30 x 20 poster entitled ‘The World Famous Metlife Representative’s Map of the U.S.A.,’ signed in black felt tip. Light overall creasing, a tack

Collection of three signed items: a glossy 10 x 8 photo of the Peanuts gang, a program page from the 1979 Crosby Pebble Beach Pro-Am golf tournament,

Collection of three signed items: a color glossy 8 x 10 photo; a commemorative cover with a cachet honoring the Lakeside Park, California, Outdoor Sta

Signed book: Snoopy: Not Your Average Dog. Limited first edition of 2,000 copies (this being copy No. 693). San Francisco: Collins Publishers, 1996. H

Signed book: Once You’re Over the Hill (You Begin to Pick Up Speed). First edition, first printing. NY: Harper Collins, 1997. Hardcover with dust jack

Exceptionally desirable felt tip sketch of Snoopy on a blue 5.75 x 7.75 sheet, signed at the bottom, “Schulz.” Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/DNA authe

Signed book: Peanuts Jubilee. Later printing. NY: Ballantine Books, 1975. Softcover, 10.75 x 8, 223 pages. Signed on the title page in black felt tip,

Color limited edition 15.25 x 16.25 print entitled ‘FM-Lite,’ numbered 192/500, signed in the lower border in pencil by Trudeau. Matted and framed to

Limited edition hand-painted animation cel entitled ‘Flexing for Betty,’ 12 x 10, AP45/50 (from an edition of 500 plus 50 artist’s proofs), depicting

Limited edition hand-painted animation cel, 12 x 9, 38/500, depicting Popeye flexing his dynamite-laden bicep. Signed in gold ink by Waldman and set a

Limited edition hand-painted animation cel entitled ‘Don’t Feed the Dinosaur,’ 12 x 9, 239/250, depicting Swee’ Pea offering a lollipop to a dinosaur

Limited edition hand-painted animation cel entitled ‘Order Up,’ 12 x 9, AP24/50 (from an edition of 500 plus 50 artist’s proofs), depicting Wimpy serv

Limited edition hand-painted animation cel entitled ‘Anchor Parking,’ 12 x 9, AP46/50 (from an edition of 500 plus 50 artist’s proofs), showing Popeye

Collection of approximately seventy mostly mid-20th century literary and journalistic autographs, including ANSs, ALSs, TLSs, signed cards, and signed

Scottish author and dramatist (1860–1937) best known for the classic children’s play Peter Pan. ANS signed “J. M. B.,” one page, 5.5 x 2.5, no date. B

English short story writer and novelist (1869–1951) best known for his many ghost stories and ‘weird’ fiction. ALS, one page, lightly-lined, 7.75 x 8.

Belgian-born American author and illustrator (1898–1962) best known for his now-classic series of Madeleine children’s books. Signed book: Father, Dea

TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, March 16, 1946. Letter to a charitable donor. In full: “How generous of you to send this check for $1

Two original mimeograph brad-bound scripts for the motion picture Jungle Girl, loosely based on the Burroughs novel of the same title, an Estimating S

Signed book: Tarzan and the City of Gold. Second edition. Tarzana, CA: Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc., 1933. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.25 x 7.5, 316 p

Influential Scottish-born Victorian philosopher, essayist, and historian (1795–1881). Hand-addressed envelope panel, 4.5 x 2.5, filled out by Carlyle

DS, one page, 7.5 x 10.25, May 16, 1946. Agreement between Chandler and Paramount Pictures for him to render services “in connection with an assignmen

ALS, one page both sides, 6.75 x 10, personal letterhead, August 1, 1963. Letter to William Gray in England. In full: “What is one to make of a fellow

Bank check, 7.75 x 3, filled out and signed by Clemens, “Sam’l L. Clemens,” payable to O. D. Glazier & Co. for $233.25, July 2, 1875. In fine co...

ALS signed “Saml. L. Clemens,” one page, lightly-lined, 5 x 8, May 15, 1875. Brief letter to an unidentified recipient, but probably the cashier at th

Wonderful ink signature, “Truly yours, Mark Twain,” on an off-white 3.25 x 2.25 card. In very fine condition.

Bank check, 5.5 x 2, filled out and signed by Cooper, “J. Fenimore Cooper,” payable to taxes for $22, January 14, 1840. Nicely double-matted and frame

Magnificent matte-finish 4 x 5.75 cabinet-type portrait of Dickens affixed to a 5 x 7.75 mount, showing the author wearing a distinguished robe in a t

Third-person ALS, one page, 6.75 x 4.25, October 19, 1892. In full: “Mr. C. L. Dodgson is happy to inform Mr. Doroning that he has found the ‘Dante.’

ALS signed “C. L. Dodgson,” one page, 3.25 x 5.25, June 4, 1879. Letter to Miss Willets. In part: “I have hunted in vain: there are no daughters of Ev

ALS signed “A. Conan Doyle,” one page both sides, 5 x 8, personal letterhead, September 6. Letter to Colonel Green. In part: “I rather fancy I mention

ALS signed “A. Conan Doyle,” one page, 5.25 x 7, personal letterhead, March 23, no year. Letter to a gentleman. In full: “Do not disclose Judge Chitty

Fantastic TQS, one page, 4 x 6, signed at the conclusion, “T. S. Eliot, 17.XII.61.” A souvenir typed quote from the beginning of Eliot’s iconic poem “

Two TLSs, each one page, 6.75 x 8, Faber and Faber Publishers letterhead, June 9 and July 13, 1948. Letters to German journalist and writer Hans Eberh

Former British intelligence officer (1908–1964) whose novels featuring suave spy James Bond have attained unprecedented and seemingly indestructible p

Autograph manuscript, one page, 6.5 x 7.75, no date. Emerson pens an interesting moralistic passage on the subject of marriage. In full: “I told Emily

Ink signature, “F. Scott Fitzgerald,” on an off-white 6 x 1.5 slip clipped from the closing of a document dated December 29, 1938. Double-matted and f

Signed book: Our Hold on the Planet. Privately printed Christmas edition, 1940. Stitched softcover, 4.75 x 3.75, 12 pages. Signed and inscribed on the

Signed book: Mountain Interval. Later printing. NY: Henry Holt and Company, 1921. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6 x 9, 76 pages. Signed on the first fre

Visionary American architect, inventor, writer, and philosopher (1895–1983) perhaps best known for inventing the geodesic dome, one of the signal deve

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

Important Russian/Soviet author and activist (1868–1936). Though his criticism of the Communist government led to a relationship marked by conflict an