RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document, and Autograph Auction

Handwritten manuscript by Clemens, signed within the text, “Mark Twain,” one page, 5.75 x 8.75, circa 1908. Clemens writes down a ‘compliment’ on a sh

ALS signed “S. L. Clemens,” one page, 5 x 8, June 19, circa 1890s. Writing from Paris, the author sends a letter to Richard Watson Gilder, editor-in-c

Intriguing unsigned handwritten manuscript in pencil by Clemens, one page, 5.5 x 5.25, no date. Clemens jots down and edits a riddle. In full: “I neve

Desirable ‘double’ ink signature, “With great pleasure—Yrs truly, S. L. Clemens, Mark Twain, Jan. 28/80,” on an off-white sheet. Double-matted and fra

ANS signed “SLC,” one page, 5.5 x 3.25, May 23, 1901. Brief note to the Plasman Co. of New York. In full: “You were quite right, Mr. Cook. It was Dr.

Bold ink signature, “Very truly yours, Mark Twain,” on an off-white 4 x 2.25 card, dated November 26, 1904. In fine condition. Accompanied by two mode

ALS in French, signed vertically along the right edge, one onionskin page, 6.25 x 10, no date. Untranslated letter to Monsieur Hardrlopf, granting him

Versatile French writer and artist (1889–1963) whose spectrum of work included novels. poems, plays, illustrations, films, and set designs. ALS in Fre

ALS signed “J. Fenimore Cooper,” one page, 8 x 10, July 6, 1841. Letter to M. C. Patterson. In part: “Your friends and yourself can be accommodated on

American author and journalist (1871–1900) best known for his novels Maggie: A Girl of the Streets and The Red Badge of Courage. ALS, one page, 5.25 x