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