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

Uncommon 3.25 x 5.25 postcard photo of Mascagni in a three-quarter-length pose, signed and inscribed in Italian in fountain pen, and dated September 2

Dutch conductor (1871–1951) highly regarded for his interpretations of Bach and the late Romantic repertoire. The extent of his cooperation with the N

Matte-finish 11 x 14 photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen to CBS Records music executive Goddard Lieberson, “For Goddard Lieberson, with my bes

Bold ink sentiment in Italian and signature, “G. Puccini,” on the reverse of a 5.25 x 3.25 postcard depicting an Asian household, also addressed in Pu

Italian composer (1858–1924) who earned a central place in the operatic pantheon with such repertoire staples as ‘La boheme,’ ‘Madama Butterfly,’ and

Superb boldly penned autograph musical manuscript by Puccini, unsigned, one musically-lined page, 10.75 x 14.75, no date bust circa August–November 19

Exquisite matte-finish 7.5 x 10.5 photo of Puccini with a cigarette dangling from his lips, signed and inscribed in black ink to soprano Rose Ader, “A

Polish-American classical pianist (1887–1982) considered by many the greatest Chopin interpreter of his time. Pearl-finish 6.5 x 9 photo by Benjamin S

Schoenberg (1874–1951) was an Austrian-born composer whose development of the ‘twelve-tone’ system proved to be one of the most far-reaching innovatio

Stunning autograph musical manuscript signed “Maurice Ravel,” one page, 10.5 x 13.75, no date. Ravel pens the complete theme of his most famous work,

Eminent Viennese composer (1825–1899), known as the ‘Waltz King,’ best known for such all-time favorites as ‘The Beautiful Blue Danube’ and the ‘Emper

Verdi’s personal calling card bearing his name printed in the center, 3.5 x 2, with words of thanks to General Corvetto penned in black ink by Verdi.

Wonderful matte-finish 4 x 5.75 portrait of Verdi wearing a button-up coat, affixed to an 8 x 10 mount, crisply signed on the mount in black ink, “G.

Signed book: AC/DC HM Photo Book. Sydney, Australia: Omnibus Press, 1983. Softcover, 8.25 x 11.75. Signed inside in blue ballpoint on their full-page

Vintage 8 x 11 magazine photo of the Allman Brothers Band, signed in blue ballpoint, “Duane Allman,” and signed and inscribed, “Tommy, Thanks, Gregory

Natural wood-finish Conn six-string acoustic guitar, signed on the body in black felt tip by Carl Wilson, Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, and Bru

Vintage blue ballpoint signatures and inscription, “To Janice, love from the Beatles, George Harrison,” and “John Lennon,” and in black ballpoint, “Ri

Incredibly scarce first issue 1962 Beatles Parlophone promotional card, 3.5 x 5.75, featuring a Dezo Hoffman portrait of the band posing with their in

Set of vintage signatures on the reverse of a 3.5 x 2.25 Old Bell Garage, Exeter Street, Salisbury business card, signed in pencil, “Paul McCartney,”

Vintage glossy 6 x 7.5 group photo of the Fab Four posing with three guitars, issued by Star Pictures in England as “SP584” in 1963, signed on the rev

Program from the Beatles’ six-night engagement at the Winter Gardens Margate, 5.75 x 9, two pages, featuring a charming cover image of the band lookin

Vintage color 5.75 x 4 picture postcard of Watergate Bay near Newquay, Cornwall, signed and inscribed on the reverse in black ballpoint, “To Anne, lov

Magnificent vintage ballpoint signatures, “Paul McCartney,” “John Lennon,” “George Harrison,” and “To Terry, Best wishes from the Beatles, Ringo Starr

Vintage glossy 6 x 7.5 merchandising card photo of the Fab Four posing with three guitars, issued by Star Pictures in England as “SP584” in 1963, sign

Vintage ballpoint signatures, “Ringo Starr,” “Paul McCartney,” “George Harrison,” and “John Lennon,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. Signatures were obtai

Very nice program page from the band’s 1963 tour with Roy Orbison, 6.5 x 9.5, signed in black ballpoint by Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harriso

Early vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of the Beatles posing on and around a step ladder, with Ringo holding an acoustic guitar, signed and inscribed in pi

Big and bold vintage ballpoint signatures and inscriptions, “To Maureen, Love from the Beatles, Ringo Starr xxx,” and “To Maureen, love from George Ha

Absolutely magnificent vintage 7 x 9.5 program photo by Dezo Hoffman of the band looking sharp in their matching iconic collarless suits in the spring

Business-size mailing envelope, addressed on the front in type and bearing a September 14, 1967, London postal cancellation, signed on the reverse in

One hundred dollar Hong Kong bank note, 6.25 x 3.5, signed vertically on the front in blue ballpoint by Harrison. In fine condition. Signature was ori

Unused 15? Weather Master drumhead, signed in black felt tip, “George.” Some scattered light surface marks and dings, otherwise fine condition. Consig

Perfect vintage red ballpoint signature, “John Lennon,” on an off-white 6.75 x 4 album page. In very fine condition.

Glossy 8 x 10 Capitol Records promotional photo for Let It Be, signed in black felt tip by Paul McCartney and George Harrison. In fine condition, with

Unique travel diary kept by the young son of drummer Jim Keltner on Harrison's 1974 US tour, apparently done as a school project, 8 x 11, signed...

Two signed Introducing the Beatles albums. First, an uncommon and desirable unauthorized ‘pirate’ copy of the history-making release, rapidly signed o

Blue-bodied Fender Stratocaster electric guitar, #E953059, signed on the body in silver ink by Paul McCartney and on the white pickguard in blue felt

Beautiful left-handed sunburst-finish Hofner ‘violin’ or ‘Cavern’ B-Bass HI-Series bass guitar, beautifully signed on the pearloid pickguard in black

Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by McCartney. Partial separation to one edge of cover, and scat

Pipes of Peace album signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Paul McCartney, and on the inside gatefold in black felt tip by Michael Jackson, s

Vintage ballpoint signature, “Ringo Starr,” and signatures of John Lennon and George Harrison, both in the hand of Neil Aspinall, on individual off-wh

Sunburst-finish Copley ‘Les Paul-style’ electric guitar, signed in black felt tip on the pearloid pickguard, “Ringo.” In fine condition. Accompanied b

Choice Apple Management Ltd. business check, 7.75 x 3.5, filled out in another hand and signed by Starr, “R. Starkey,” payable to The Performing Right

An unusual handwritten essay, two pages both sides, 6.5 x 8.5, signed at the top, “Leonard Bernstein, Mar. 25, 1935.” A story entitled “Tyler Street,”

Original color 19.75 x 13.75 Family Dog concert poster for Big Brother and the Holding Company’s shows in Denver, Colorado, on September 8 and 9, 1967

Collection of four items: a color glossy photo of their ‘Turn! Turn! Turn!’ album cover, signed in felt tip by the song’s writer Pete Seeger, adding a

Scarce glossy 10 x 8 publicity photo of the group, signed in black felt tip by Brad Delp, Tom Scholz, Gary Pihl, David Sikes, Curly Smith, and Fran Co

Self-titled debut album signed on the back cover in ballpoint by Joe Strummer, Mick Jones, Paul Simonon, and Topper Headon, signing, “Nicky Headon.” N

Sunburst-finish Fender Stratocaster electric guitar, #MN3102746, signed on the body in black felt tip by Eric Clapton and Derek and the Dominoes singe

Popular rhythm-and-blues and soul artist (1931–1964) who recorded such hits as ‘You Send Me,’ ‘Cupid,’ and ‘Twistin' the Night Away.’ The 33-yea...