RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document, and Autograph Auction

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

ALS signed “Bram Stoker, Acting Manager,” 5 x 8, blindstamped Lyceum Theatre letterhead, May 15, 1893. Brief letter to a gentleman in his difficult to

ALS, in his distinctive calligraphic hand, two pages, both sides, personal letterhead, no date, but circa July 1956. Letter to to Doris Sykes, discuss

ALS signed “Laura Ingalls Wilder,” two pages on the reverse and inner panel of a Christmas card depicting the Magi traveling toward Bethlehem, 3.75 x

French poet, essayist, and philosopher (1871–1945). ALS in French, one page both sides, 4.5 x 7.5, League of Nations letterhead, no date. A lovely let

Bank check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Wolfe, payable to Hill Top Liquor Store for $3.82, December 14, 1936. In fine condition, with expect

ALS signed “W. B. Yeats,” one page both sides, 4.25 x 5.75, personal letterhead, November 18, 1920. Letter to Mr. Hughes. In full: “Forgive my not hav

ALS signed “J. M. Barrie,” one page both sides, 5.5 x 7, personal letterhead, May 16, 1920. Letter to English composer and poet Arnold Bax. In part: “

Signed book: Music for Chameleons. Later printing. NY: Random House, 1980. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.75 x 8.5, 262 pages. Signed on the first free

Otsego County Bank check, 5.5 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Cooper, “J. Fenimore Cooper,” payable to self for $20, August 30, 1836. In fine conditi

Poet, journalist, and pro-independence political activist opposing United States rule in Puerto Rico (1908–1985). Signed book: Cuadernos de Poesia. Fi

Italian idealist philosopher, historian, and writer (1866–1952) especially known for his writings on aesthetics and contributions to liberal political

ALS signed “A. Conan Doyle,” one page, 5 x 7, personal letterhead, December 9, 1922. Letter to R. D. Blumenfeld, who served as the editor of London’s

Signed book: Midnight Cowboy. Later printing. NY: Simon & Schuster, 1965. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.75 x 8.5, 254 pages. Signed and inscribe...

Oscar-winning English novelist and screenwriter (1900–1954) whose works include Lost Horizon and Goodbye, Mr. Chips. Uncommon matte-finish 8 x 10 phot

ALS signed “O. W. Holmes,” one page, 3.75 x 6, December 24, 1866. Letter to Dr. White. In part: “Please accept this opera-glass and make us once more

TLS, one page, 8.25 x 11.75, December 20, 1977. Adorable response to an American admirer. In full (spelling and grammar retained): “I thank you for be

Ink signature, “Washington Irving, Sunnyside, Jan’y 19th 1857,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2.25 slip. Affixed to a slightly larger card, In fine condition,

Signed book: 11/22/63. First edition, first printing. NY: Scribner, 2011. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 849 pages. Signed on the first free e

ALS signed “R. K.,” one page, 4 x 6, personal letterhead, October 4, 1912. Letter to R. D. Blumenfeld, who served as the editor of London’s Daily Expr

French writer (1790–1869) best known for his autobiographical poem ‘The Lake,’ who also worked as a diplomat and politician in the Second Republic. Ov

Bank check, 6 x 2.5, filled out and signed by London, “Jack London,” payable to W. H. Moore for $1.50, September 28, 1909. Double-matted and framed wi

ALS signed “Henry W. Longfellow,” one page, 4.5 x 5.75, July 14, 1879. Response to an admirer. In full: “It gives me pleasure to comply with your requ

ALS signed “W. S. Maugham,” one page, 5 x 8, April 16. Letter of thanks for a gift. In part: “Thank you very kindly for…the charming present you have

Two items: TLS, signed “W. S. Maugham,” one page, 5.25 x 8, January 21, 1961. Letter to Arnie Brein reads, in part: “It was extremely kind of you to w

Nice collection of four letters, including three ALSs and one TLS, totaling five pages, dated from 1957 through 1967. All letters mention sculptor and

Hand-addressed mailing envelope, 5.5 x 4.25, addressed by O’Neill to “John Macy, Esq., 214 East 39th Street, New York City,” and signed on the flap, “

Signed book: The Hairy Ape. Special limited edition, numbered 26/750. NY: Horace Liveright, 1929. Hardcover, 7.75 x 10.25, 114 pages. Neatly signed on

Collection of eight items, each signed by a different poet, including: Anna Hempstead Branch (ALS), Alice Cary (ALS), Richard Henry Dana (ALS), Margar

Pulitzer Prize–winning American writer (1896–1953) best known for her classics The Yearling and Cross Creek. TLS signed “Marjorie K. R.,” one page, 6

TLS signed “Ripley,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Believe It or Not letterhead, no date. Letter to W. C. Driscoll. In part: “With regard to your letter of June

Signed book: Hector Protector and As I Went Over the Water. First edition. NY: Harper and Row, 1965. Hardcover with dust jacket, 8.5 x 7.5. Signed and

A seminal confessional poet (1928-1974) and recipient of the Pulitzer Prize in 1967, Sexton battled mental illness throughout her life until committin

Choice fountain pen signature, “John Steinbeck,” on an off-white 2.5 x 1.75 card. In fine condition.

ANS, one page, 4.5 x 3.5, personal letterhead, October 10, 1929. Brief response to a request for assistance. In full: “I wish I could help but I haven

AQS on an off-white 5 x 7.75 page removed from a book, signed “John G. Whittier,” and dated September 20, 1888. Whittier pens an ideal verse from his

American author (1856–1923) best known for the juvenile classic Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm. Two items: matte-finish 4 x 6 three-quarter-length portrai

Four checks, all filled out and signed by Williams, dated from 1945 and 1947, including three payable to the Shelton Hotel. In fine condition, with ex

French composer (1803–1856) best-known for his famous ballet ‘Giselle.’ ALS in French, signed “Ad. Adam,” one page, 4 x 5.25, personal letterhead, Oct

Important Italian composer, pianist, and conductor (1866–1924) best known for his complex contrapuntal keyboard works. Vintage pencil signature, “Ferr

Bold and desirable ink signatures of Igor Stravinsky, Wilhelm Backhaus, and Sergei Prokofiev on two off-white 6 x 7.765 sheets, dated 1930–1931. In ov

Much-lauded Swedish tenor (1911–1960) who was one of the most popular opera stars of his era. Fountain pen signature, “Jussi Bjorling,” on a light yel

Nice collection of 26 photos, 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, each signed by a notable classical musician or opera singer, including: Licia Albanese, Josephine Ant

Six items, consisting of a letter, AMQS, signature, two photos, and a check, each signed by a prominent composer or conductor. Signers are: Alfred Gru

AMQS on an off-white 6.5 x 4 album page, signed at the conclusion, “Sincerely yours, Victor Herbert.” Herbert pens three bars from his opera “Natoma.”

Prominent Hungarian composer, educator, ethnomusicologist, linguist, author, and philosopher (1882–1967). Autograph musical manuscript, unsigned, one

Glossy 2.75 x 3.75 photo of the composer and conductor posing together, affixed to a slightly larger mount, which is in turn affixed to a 5.5 x 7 moun

Austro-Hungarian composer (1897–1957) who, after producing much well-received ‘serious’ music (including the still-important opera ‘Die tote Stadt’),

LS in French, signed “Il Chevaliere Niccolo Paganini” along with his lengthy title, one page both sides, 8.25 x 10, September 19, 1829. Letter to Fran

Impressive and exceedingly scarce collection of ten AMQSs on a single off-white 8 x 9 sheet bearing a pen and ink sketch of Alexander Glazunov (signed