RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document, and Autograph Auction

Collection of five exhibition catalogs, all signed and inscribed in ballpoint by Christo, for the following projects: Oceanfront, The Running Fence, W

Color 8.75 x 11.75 book photo of Dali’s 1937 surrealist work entitled ‘Metamorphosis of Narcissus,’ signed in person in the lower border in blue ballp

Limited edition signed exhibition catalog: Not Seen and/or Less Seen. First edition, numbered 5/100. NY: Cordier & Ekstrom, 1964. Softcover, 8.2...

Important French painter and sculptor (1834–1917), one of the seminal figures of Impressionism, best known for his images of dancers. ANS in French, s

Painter and illustrator (1832–1883) known for his illustrated editions of books by Rabelais, Balzac, Dante, Milton, and others. Rare original artwork

Rare book with original painting: Concert D’Ete. Limited edition, produced especially for Raoul Dufy. Paris: Flammarion, [1946]. Hardcover with slipca

Famed French art dealer (1831–1922) who was one of the first to provide financial support and solo exhibitions to artists, including Degas, Renoir, Mo

Prolific American graphic artist (1901–1988) who worked in a variety of styles, ranging from Realist to Expressionist to Surrealist; as a young artist

Photographer, born in Paisley, Scotland. Technical innovator and skilled manager of Mathew Brady’s Washington studio (1856–63), he left to take docume

French painter and sculptor (1824–1904) remembered for bringing the Academic painting tradition to an artistic climax. ALS in French, signed “JL Gerom

Limited edition 12.5 x 14 lithograph of a shirtless man counting fish, numbered 55/80, signed in the lower border in pencil, “K. Haring 89.” Litho is

Limited edition 19 x 22 print entitled ‘Stars of the Playhouse’, numbered 18/400, signed in the lower right in pencil, “Hirschfeld.” Attractively matt

Important 19th century French painter (1832–1883) whose works, including such well-known images as ‘The Luncheon on the Grass’ and ‘Olympia,’ were a s

Scarce ALS, one page, 8.5 x 11, illustrated comic strip letterhead, no date. In part: “We miss you much—and hope to visit New Orleans soon again. You

Color 8.5 x 11 print of the poster for his Constellations exhibition, signed in the lower border in black ink, “Miro.” In fine condition.

Dutch painter (1872–1944) closely associated with the De Stijl movement, best known for his primary-colored geometric ‘Compositions.’ ALS, one page, 8

Important American artist (1915–1991) who was one of the leading figures of the abstract expressionist movement. Motherwell’s personally-owned and -us

Color 15.5 x 19 lithograph entitled ‘Doctor and Boy Looking at Thermometer,’ signed in the lower border in pencil. Rolled and in fine condition, with

ALS signed “John S. Sargent,” one page both sides, 4.25 x 3.25, personal letterhead, no date. Letter to sculptor Francis Derwent Wood. In full: “Many

ALS in French, signed “T-L,” three pages on two adjoining sheets (with just two lines and the signature on the third page), 4.5 x 7, no date. Letter t

Color poster from Spago restaurant of a painting entitled Chateau California by Salvatore Milichev, 8.5 x 13, vertically signed and inscribed in the l

Color 4 x 5.75 postcard of Warhol’s 1964 work ‘Flowers,’ signed in the lower border in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with a bit of subtle haloing

Signed book: The Philosophy of Andy Warhol. First edition, later printing. NY: Harcourt Brace, 1975. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.75 x 8.5, 241 pages

ALS signed with his famous ‘butterfly’ signature, one page, 6 x 4, no date. In full: “Another reason for the pink on Mr. Menpes’ house—With compliment

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

TLS, one page, 8 x 4.25, on Wright’s red-block paper, March 12, 1938. Letter to “Miss Rosalie Meub: Editor: ‘Voomag’ Pasadena Junior College: Pasadena

Renowned American artist (1882–1945) and patriarch of a family of distinguished painters, best known for his illustrations for such classic literary w

Swedish artist (1860–1920) who became internationally successful as one of the most acclaimed painters of his era. ALS in Swedish, signed “Zorn,” one

Poster, 25.5 x 36, for a Boston exhibition entitled ‘Images 1923–1974,’ signed in black felt tip. Rolled and in very good condition, with scattered fo

Two items: a 1979 hardcover edition of Yosemite and the Range of Light, signed in black felt tip on a specially printed bookplate affixed to the front

Ukrainian abstract sculptor (1887–1964) who veered away from the traditional form of neo-classical sculpture to implement the use of negative space to

Haitian-born American ornithologist and artist (1785–1851) whose monumental pictorial studies of the birds and quadrupeds of North America take a plac

Two oversized color cardstock photos of their impressive public artworks, one 12 x 17 photo of ‘Surrounded Islands’ and one 17 x 12 photo of ‘Running

Color 4 x 5.75 postcard of one of Haring’s typical works, signed in the lower border in black felt tip. In fine condition, with slight haloing to sign

Collection of six items, including four ALSs, a signed photo of an angelic statue, and a ballpoint signature on a calendar page. The letters span 1958

German painter and etcher (1821–1907) whose landscapes of the Tyrolean and Italian Alps are characterized by fine feeling for nature and romantic and

Two items: a hardcover edition of The Universe of Peter Max, signed and inscribed on the half-title page, with Max adding a small sketch of a heart; a

English gardener and architect best known for designing The Crystal Palace (1803–1865). ALS signed “Jos. Paxton,” three pages on two adjoining sheets,

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

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

Collection of five items: four color prints of Soyer’s works, various sizes, each signed in blue felt tip and individually matted; and a color 4 x 6 p

British cartoonist (born 1936) best known for his work with American author Hunter S. Thompson. Three items: an abstract ink sketch on the reverse of

Original hand-inked three panel Dilbert daily comic strip, dated May 30, 1989, on a 14 x 5.5 off-white sheet of artist’s cardstock. Strip shows Dogber

Collection of four hand-inked Blondie comic strips: one Chic Young daily dated January 9, 1958; one Dean Young and Mike Gersher daily from September 4

Collection of 27 hand-inked comic strips and mock-ups, mostly dailies, on various size sheets of artist’s cardstock and tracing paper. Strips are by:

Notarized DS, two pages both sides, 8.5 x 11, April 8, 1957. Pledge and assignment of mortgage and chattels between the Walt Disney Company and the Ba

TLS, one page, 7 x 10.25, personal letterhead, May 9, 1962. Letter to a gentleman in Austria. In full: “Thank you for your letter suggesting we do a d

Amazing and visually-stunning Mickey Mouse illustrated autograph letter, written and signed “Mickey Mouse,” by a Disney Studio artist, one page, 7 x 9

Scarce original silver Disneyland ‘opening day’ Invitational Press Preview and dedication ticket, 6 x 3, for the July 17, 1955, opening of Disneyland,

Two bold and clean ink signatures, “James Montgomery Flagg” on an off-white album page, and “Ripley, ‘Believe It or Not’” on an off-white card. In fin

Color 10 x 8 Fox promotional cardstock photo for The Simpsons, signed in black felt tip, “Matt Groening, 7.7.1996,” adding a nice sketch of Bart Simps

Two program pages from the 1991 Museum of Broadcasting Television Festival, 8.5 x 11, signed by a total of 18 of The Simpsons cast and creative member

Large and original signed felt tip sketch of Bart Simpson on an off-white 14 x 11 artist’s board, drawn and signed in person during the early years of

Two original hand-inked comic strips: a Moon Mullins daily, dated February 21, 1977, 17 x 6, signed in the last panel, “Ferd & Tom Johnson”; and...

Felt tip sketch of Woody Woodpecker on an off-white 5 x 6 sheet, signed and inscribed below, “To Mickey Du Russel, Walter Lantz.” Overall toning and s

Bold ink sketch of Dick Tracy on the right side of a white 8.5 x 11 sheet with an image of Tracy printed at the top, signed and inscribed in the cente

Excellent pencil sketch by Schulz on an off-white 4 x 6 sheet, unsigned, showing Charlie Brown concentrating as he writes a letter, with his words tra

Signed book: Snoopy: Not Your Average Dog. Limited first edition of 2,000 copies (this being copy No. 1106). San Francisco: Collins Publishers, 1996.

Color museum-quality limited edition 21.5 x 12.5 lithograph of Snoopy in some golf course rough, with a sign warning of snakes, and Snoopy exclaiming

Original hand-inked four panel Peanuts daily comic strip, dated October 15, 1994, on a 20.25 x 7 sheet of off-white artist’s cardstock. Strip shows Pe

Four original hand-inked Andy Capp daily comic strips, dated from 1985–1988, all approximately 15 x 5.25. Each strip is signed in black ink in the las

Original hand-inked four panel Doonesbury daily comic strip, dated July 29, 1978, on a 16.5 x 7 sheet of off-white artist’s cardstock. Strip shows Zon

Original hand-inked three panel Beetle Bailey daily comic strip, dated March 18, 1999, on an off-white 14.5 x 5.5 piece of artist’s cardstock. Strip s

Educator and poet (1859–1929) best known for the lyrics to the iconic patriotic song ‘America the Beautiful.’ Printed poem, all four stanzas of ‘Ameri

TLS signed “Ray,” one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, February 5, 1952. Letter to his agent H. N. Swanson. In full: “Thanks for your note in whic

ALS signed “Agatha Christie alias Mary Westmacott,” one page both sides, 5.5 x 7, Winterbrook House letterhead, October 10, [1973]. Letter to an admir

TLS signed “Agatha Christie Mallowan,” one page, 5.5 x 7, personal letterhead, September 28, 1968. Letter to Mr. Nuttall. In part: “I was most interes

ANS signed “SLC,” one page, 4.5 x 3.5, September 26. Brief note to Poultney Bigelow reads, in full: “Hurry along with that bike or we shall be gone. W

Bank check, 8 x 3, filled out and signed by Clemens, “Saml. L. Clemens,” payable to D. S. Brooks & Sons for $3.75, July 2, 1875. In fine conditi...

ALS signed “Saml. L. Clemens,” one page, 5 x 8, January 17, 1876. Letter to the cashier of the First National bank. In full: “Please send to Chas. E.

ALS in French, one page, 7.5 x 8, no date. Letter to a gentleman. In full (translated): “Before leaving Paris, I ascertained that ‘The Vagabond’ is fr

Hand-addressed and signed mailing envelope, 4.75 x 2.75, addressed by Dickens to “Professor Owen, Sheen Lodge, Richmond Park, S. W.,” and signed in th

ALS signed “J. Fenimore Cooper,” one page, 4.5 x 3, no date but circa 1836. Letter to a gentleman. In full: “The Grand Jury have formd a bill aga

Lengthy ALS signed “C. L. Dodgson,” totaling five pages, with three pages on adjoining 3.5 x 5.25 sheets and two pages on adjoining 5.75 x 8.75 sheets

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

Scarce ALS, one page, 6 x 8, June 18, 1938. Letter to Mr. Johnson at the St. Botolph Club in Boston. In part: “David McCord asks me to let you put on

ALS signed “Dad,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 8.25, RMS Makura letterhead, January 1, 1934. Letter to his son Romer. In part: “I wish yo

Important unsigned autograph manuscript draft in pencil, five pages with his personal blindstamp at the top, lightly-lined, 8 x 12.25, no date but cir

Original roll of 8mm Kodak Kodachrome color movie film, approximately 2 minutes and 45 seconds long, containing silent footage of Hemingway on a hunti

Bank check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Hemingway, “Ernest M. Hemingway,” payable to the bearer for $125, February 22, 1944. Endorsed on the

Alfred Henschke (1890–1928), known as Klabund, was a German writer who adapted and translated a number of far-eastern works. ALS in pencil in German,

Russian writer and political thinker (1812–1870) whose work holds an important place in the great Russian literary canon. Rare ALS in French, signed “

Collection of five letters from writers and critics sent to Albert de Pina and Stewart P. MacLennan regarding their book The Galilean, including TLSs

TLS, one page, 7 x 11, personal letterhead, January 4, 1936. Letter to Mr. and Mrs. Bradshaw. In part: “I hope you will forgive my seeming rudeness an

TLS signed “Margaret Mitchell Marsh,” one page, 7 x 11, personal letterhead, June 17, 1938. Letter to psychiatrist Dr. C. E. Mayos. In part: “My infor

Collection of four items signed by recipients of the Nobel Prize for Literature, including Gabriel Garcia Marquez (signature), Salvatore Quasimodo (si

Renowned Austrian writer (1880–1942) whose unfinished novel The Man Without Qualities is regarded as one of the most important modernist novels. Rare

British civil servant (1633–1703) best remembered as the author of a nine-year, multi-volume diary, one of the essential documents of 17th century Bri

Impressive collection of 14 letters, almost entirely comprised of ALSs, each by a recipient of the Nobel Prize for Literature, including: Vicente Alei

ALS signed “Jamesie,” two pages, 5.5 x 8.25, The Indianapolis Journal letterhead, February 5, 1891. Letter to Erasmus Wilson. In part: “Herewith I sen

Austrian writer and journalist (1836–1895) from whose name the word masochism is derived. ALS in German, signed “Leopold Ritter von Sacher Masoch,” on

French poet and writer (1900–1944) and pioneering aviator known for the classic book The Little Prince. While flying for the Free French Air Force in

Austrian writer (1862–1931) best known for his sexually charged plays and stories. His 1926 novella Traumnovelle served as the basis for Eyes Wide Shu

Signed book: Horton Hatches the Egg. NY: Random House, 1940. Hardcover with dust jacket, 8.5 x 10.5. Signed and inscribed on a first free end page in

Highly influential French writer and philosopher (1905–1980), most closely associated with existentialism, who refused the Nobel Prize in Literature i

Extraordinary wooden fragment from William Shakespeare’s bedstead, measuring 1.25 x 1.25 x .5, affixed to a slightly larger card to which bears a manu

Handwritten working manuscript signed twice by Silverstein, one page both sides 8.5 x 11, on a TLS sent to him by Harper & Row, dated March 27, ...

ANS signed “G. Bernard Shaw,” at the conclusion of a letter sent to him, one page, 8.5 x 11, The Emerson Quarterly letterhead, February 15, 1929. Shaw

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

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