RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document, and Autograph Auction

ALS, one page, 4.5 x 7, November 2, 1887. Letter to a gentleman. In full: “I beg you to accept my cordial thanks for your kind letter, which has given

Ink signature, “The autograph of Washington Irving, Sunnyside, April 17th 1847,” on an off-white 3.75 x 2 slip. Matted to an overall size of 6 x 4. So

Danish author (1873–1950) who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1944. ALS in German, one page, 8.25 x 10.75, October 17, 1934. Untranslated

Personal check, 6 x 3.25, filled out in another hand and signed by Miller, payable to Albert Wiggins for $30, February 22, 1978. In fine condition, wi

A seminal confessional poet (1928-1974) and recipient of the Pulitzer Prize in 1967, Sexton battled mental illness throughout her life until committin

Signed book: The Hairy Ape. Special limited edition, numbered 90/775. NY: Horace Liveright, 1929. Hardcover with dust jacket and slipcase, 7.75 x 10.2

Personal check, 8.5 x 3.25, filled out in type and signed by Williams, payable to Hotel Elysee for $719.32, September 14, 1978. Bank stamp touching fi

Collection of five books, each signed on an opening page by the book’s writer or illustrator. Signers are: Bennett Cerf (Laughter Incorporated); John

German pianist (1884–1969) known for his interpretations of Beethoven and romantic music such as that by Brahms. Extremely early 5.25 x 8.5 cabinet ph

German composer (1838–1920) who wrote over 200 works, including staples of the violin repertoire. ALS in German, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 4