RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document, and Autograph Auction

Questionnaire, signed at the conclusion, “’First serial right’ to International News Service, G. Bernard Shaw, 25 Jany 1948,” two pages, 8 x 10.25, In

ALS signed “John,” four pages, lightly-lined, 8 x 12.5, May 14, 1963. Lengthy letter to advertising pioneer Howard Gossage, who had enlisted Steinbeck

Original unsigned ink sketch of a nude couple on a galloping horse, with the woman pointing in horror to an unseen menace in front of the horse, on an

Signed book: The Viking Portable Library of Steinbeck. Later printing. NY: Viking Press, 1943. Hardcover with dust jacket, 4.5 x 7, 568 pages. Signed

French writer born Marie-Henri Beyle (1783–1842) considered one of the earliest and foremost practitioners of realism. ALS in French, signed “H. Beyle

AQS, signed “H. B. Stowe,” one page, 4.5 x 7, dated “Hartford, Aug 26.” Stowe quotes from a passage contained in her 1854 book Sunny Memories of Forei

Hand-addressed mailing envelope, 5.5 x 3.75, addressed in Tolkien’s hand to “Mrs. Doris Elizabeth Sykes, 95 Linden Gardens, Bayswater, London, W2.” En

TLS, one page, 8 x 10, April 16, 1962. Letter to Miriam Hirsch. In full: “I am very sorry that my answer to your letter has been so long delayed. Than

Author and lexicographer (1758–1843) who published the first comprehensive dictionary of American English. Handwritten manuscript fragment from a draf

Rare signed book: On the Banks of Plum Creek. Later printing. NY: Harper & Brothers Publishers, 1937. Hardcover with dust jacket, 7 x 8.5, 239 p...

Bank check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Wolfe, payable to Rogers Peet for $22.54, May 14, 1938. Wolfe’s notation at bottom reads, “Payment i

ALS in French, three pages, 5 x 8, July 15, 1884. Boldly penned letter to a colleague. In full (translated): “What you are asking of me is radically i

Printed poem entitled ‘On the Pulse of Morning,’ one page, 8.5 x 11, signed and inscribed in black ballpoint, “To a friend of Michael Tracy, Joy! Maya

American-Jewish novelist, dramatist, and essayist (1880–1957). TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, illustrated Jewish Daily Forward letterhead, February 20, 1935

Author (1902–1992) known for her political writing who, along with her husband, was a victim of 1950s-era McCarthyism. TLS, one page both sides, 5.75

Daughter of Samuel L. Clemens (1874–1962) who was a professional singer, and managed her father’s estate after his death. Second-generation reproducti

Three bank checks, dated between 1837 and 1898, each filled out and signed by Cooper, “J. Fenimore Cooper.” In overall fine condition, with expected b

French poet and playwright (1812–1895) especially known for his dramatic comedies in verse. Two untranslated ALSs in French, totaling four pages, date

English author and playwright (1907–1989). Among the best-known film adaptations of her works were Rebecca and The Birds, both directed by Alfred Hitc

TLS, one page, 7.25 x 9.5, Faber and Faber letterhead, April 4, 1951. Letter to Maurice Carpenter. In part: “I was well impressed by your poems, and s

Rare bank check, 5.75 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Lois P. Blundell, payable to Robert Frost for $45, December 2, 1931, endorsed on the reverse by

Signed book: Forlorn River. First edition. NY: Harper and Brothers, 1927. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.25 x 7.75, 338 pages. Signed and inscribed on

Crisp ink signature, “Thomas Hardy,” on an off-white 8 x 1.5 slip clipped from the conclusion of a letter. In fine condition, with a central vertical

Ink signature, “Yours very truly, Washington Irving,” adding the date below, on an off-white 4 x 1.75 slip. In very good condition, with a noticeable

Bank check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Kerouac, payable to George M. Eddy for $30.67, April 20, 1958. A few creases and expected bank stamp

Russian writer, explorer, and adventurer (1870–1938) best known for his story The Duel. Important ALS in Russian, signed “A. Kuprin,” one page, 8.25 x

TLS, one page, 7 x 10.5, October 26, 1940. Short letter to Mr. A. S. Burack of The Writer. In full: “I don’t think I shall have any lecture notes for

Bank check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out and signed by London, payable to Belden & Hehir for $11.75, stamp-dated May 7, 1911. In fine condition, with...

Belgian playwright, poet, and essayist (1862–1949) awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1911. ALS in French, signed “Maeterlinck,” three pages on

Signed book: Suttree. First Vintage Books edition. NY: Vintage Books, 1979. Softcover, 5.25 x 8, 471 pages. Signed on the half-title page in black ink

Modernist writer (1903–1977) whose sexually explicit journals and correspondence with Henry Miller led to her popular resurgence in the 1970s as a fem

Choice fountain pen signature, “Eugene O’Neill,” on an off-white 4 x 1 slip. In fine condition.

French author and dramatist (1862–1941). Untranslated LS in French, one page, 4.25 x 5.5, personal letterhead, May 18, 1909. In fine condition, with m

Writer (1839–1908) best remembered as the lyricist of the song, ‘Maryland, My Maryland.’ Autograph manuscript, signed James R. Randall, two pages, wri

Two TLSs, both one page, dated 1959 and 1960, both to noted American playwright and longtime editor of the New York Times drama section, Herbert Mitga

Russian novelist (1905–1984) who won the 1965 Nobel Prize in Literature, best known for his four-volume epic And Quiet Flows the Don. Extremely scarce

Signed book: 3 Lives. Later printing. NY: The Modern Library, 1933. Hardcover with dust jacket, 4.5 x 7, 279 pages. Signed on the title page, “Gertrud

Clever ballpoint signature, “John Steinbeck, with a list of added sentiment,” on an off-white 4.25 x 3 collector’s card with a clipped postmark affixe

ALS signed “A. Tennyson,” one page, 4.5 x 7, April 14, 1863. Letter to a gentleman. In part: “May I request that you will consult Mr. Evans…on the que

Bank check, 8.25 x 3.25, filled out and signed by Williams, payable to Cash for $5.00, June 30, 1947. Check is also endorsed on the reverse by William

Prolific American author (1872-1944) who wrote dozens of books, plays, and magazine articles; more than fifteen movies were made from his stories, inc

Program for a Hungarian National Association concert at the Vigado Concert Hall, Budapest, on April 28, 1937, two pages, 5.75 x 9, signed inside in fo

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Callas holding a large bouquet of roses and being welcomed by a large crowd in Dallas, Texas, signed and inscribed in black fel

Renowned Russian opera singer (1873–1938) regarded as the foremost bass of his era. Glossy 10 x 8 photo of Chaliapin giving a small private performanc

Collection of five items, each signed by a prominent classical musician, including: Arthur Rubinstein (signature), Ernestine Schumann-Heink (SP), Jose

Three glossy photos of sketches by Herschel Levit, 11 x 14 and 14 x 11, each signed and inscribed to Alan Keyes in ballpoint or fountain pen by the su

Exceptional group of vintage AMQSs on a single off-white 7.75 x 9.25 sheet, with each composer penning a few bars of their music and signing below. Si

Army officer and composer (1835–1918) and a member of the group of Russian composers known as ‘The Five.’ ALS in French, signed “C. Cui,” one page, 5.

Signed book: Le Martyre de Saint-Sebastien. First edition. Paris: Durand & Cie, 1911. Hardcover with slipcase, 9.75 x 12.5, 104 pages. Neatly si...

Well-regarded Russian composer (1865–1936) best known for his lush orchestral works, including nine symphonies and concerti for various instruments. A