RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document, and Autograph Auction

Renowned Austrian writer (1880–1942) whose unfinished novel The Man Without Qualities is regarded as one of the most important modernist novels. Rare

Very rare DS, two pages, 8.5 x 11, August 4, 1969. Document extending a deadline for an option agreement between Nabakov and McGraw Hill International

ALS signed “Gene O’Neill,” one page, 6.25 x 9.5, Provincetown, Massachusetts, no date. Letter to actress Jeanie Begg. In full: “Thank you very much fo

French writer (1871–1922) known for the sixteen-volume Remembrance of Things Past, regarded as one of the greatest achievements in world literature. A

French writer (1866–1944) who won the 1915 Nobel Prize for Literature. ALS in French, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.5 x 8.5, July 15, 1937. Rol

French poet and writer (1900–1944) and pioneering aviator known for the classic book The Little Prince. While flying for the Free French Air Force in

Eminent French author (1804–1876), born Amantine-Lucile-Aurore Dupin, better known by the masculine pen name she adopted early in her career. An early

ALS in French, signed “J. P. Sartre,” one page, 4.5 x 5.5, no date, but postmarked Paris, March 7, 1944. Letter to Madame Lucie Ville in Paris on beha

German poet, philosopher, and playwright (1759–1805) who had a productive relationship with Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. Exceedingly rare ALS in German

German poet, critic, philologist, and scholar (1772–1829). ALS in German, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.75 x 7.75, December 4, [1820]. Letter

ALS, one page both sides, 5 x 7, personal letterhead, April 2, 1971. Letter regarding his collection of books illustrated by George Cruikshank. In par

French writer born Marie-Henri Beyle (1783–1842) considered one of the earliest and foremost practitioners of realism. Handwritten manuscript in Frenc

Important Swedish novelist and playwright (1849–1912) who takes a place among the most influential figures in the development of modern theater. Two p

Bengali poet, playwright, philosopher, and author (1861–1941) who became the first non-European to win a Nobel Prize (Literature) in 1913. Bold founta

Bengali poet, playwright, philosopher, and author (1861–1941) who became the first non-European to win a Nobel Prize (Literature) in 1913. Wonderful m

Scarce ALS signed “Dylan,” one page on a 5.5 x 3.5 postcard depicting Rio Marina, postmarked July 26, 1947. Letter to his close friends Bill and Helen

ALS, one page, 5.25 x 7, February 2, 1967. Brief letter to Albert Wieland. In part: “I have much pleasure in sending you my signature, as you so court

Bold ink signature, “Leo Tolstoy,” on an off-white 5.25 x 3.25 album page affixed to a slightly larger card. A few creases and mild brushing to ink, o

French poet, playwright, and novelist (1797–1863). ALS in French, one page, 5.25 x 8.25, November 20, 1855. Letter to a gentleman. In part (translated

ALS, one page, 6.5 x 8.5, personal letterhead, April 21, 1938. Letter to a gentleman. In part: “The photographs you left me are all very artistic piec

Ink signature and inscription, “To E. G. Lowry, with best wishes for the New Year, H. G. Wells, Jan. 1922,” on an off-white slip. Matted and framed wi

Signed book: The Short Stories of H. G. Wells. First edition. Garden City, NY: Doubleday, Doran & Company, 1929. Hardcover, 5.75 x 8.25, 1015 pa...

ALS in French, one page, 5.25 x 8.25, April 28, 1871. Letter to a colleague. In full (translated): “Will you be free Tuesday evening, the day after to

Fantastic ALS, one page both sides, 5.25 x 8.25, December 21, 1944. Letter to Patricia Newman discussing the realities of life in World War II–era Ame

Excessively rare matte-finish 1.5 x 2.25 photo of Woolf affixed to the original 5.75 x 3.75 British passport page, signed below in fountain pen. The p

German writer (1917–1985) who was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1972. Glossy 7 x 9.5 head-and-shoulders photo, signed and inscribed in the

Bold and crisp ink signature, “Robert Browning, London, Nov. 4. ’87,” on an off-white 4 x 2.5 slip. In very fine condition.

Personal check, 8 x 3, filled out and signed by Burroughs, “E. R. Burroughs,” payable to McEldowney’s for $24.77, January 16, 1940. In fine condition,

Influential Italian poet (1835–1907) regarded as the official national poet of modern Italy who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1906. ALS

ALS in French, one page, 5.25 x 8.25, February 7, 1953. Cocteau thanks his friend for a photo of Picasso, who, with his cap, resembles a character fro

Bank check, 6 x 2, filled out and signed by Cooper, “J. Fenimore Cooper,” payable to self for $50.00, 1838. Matted and framed with an engraved portrai

Three items: a matte-finish postcard photo of Coward as he appeared in the film In Which We Serve, signed in fountain pen; a 1934 TLS signed “Noel,” o

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

French author (1844–1924) who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1921. ALS in French, one page, 4.75 x 6.5, no date. Short untranslated letter to a

Signed book: Come In and Other Poems. Later printing. NY: Henry Holt and Company, 1943. Hardcover with detached dust jacket, 5.75 x 8.25, 192 pages. S

ALS signed “Dad,” five pages, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, March 24, 1936. An encouraging letter to his son Romer. In part: “Romer, you must have ze

German author and translator (1830–1914) who wrote novels, poetry, and short stories and was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1910. Matte-fin

Playnote program for a performance of The Lesson, 5.5 x 8.5, 15 pages, October 1978, signed on the front cover in felt tip by Eugene Ionesco, Didi Con

German dramatist (1878–1945) of the Expressionist movement. Pencil sketch of a caricature portrait of Kaiser by Emery Gondor on an off-white 10 x 14 s

Color satin-finish 12 x 18 photo of a film poster for Cujo, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a PSA/DNA authentication label affixed t

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

Signed book: Main Street. Later printing. NY: Harcourt, Brace and Company, 1921. Hardcover, 5 x 7.5, 451 pages. Signed on the first free end page by L

Bank of Hawaii, LD. bank check, 6.5 x 2.75, filled out and signed by London, payable to Marconi Wireless Teleg. Co. of America for $10.03, stamp-dated

Personal check, 6 x 3.25, filled out and signed by Miller, payable to Le Cellier for $50.00, October 12, 1978. In fine condition, with a couple bank s

Two items: first, a bank check, 6 x 2.5, filled out and signed by London, “Jack London,” payable to W. H. Moore for $1.50, September 28, 1909. Double-

Highly regarded Chilean poet (1889–1957) who, in 1945, became the first Latin-American to win the Nobel Prize in Literature. Matte-finish 5 x 6.75 pho

Signed book: Mourning Becomes Electra. Special limited edition, numbered 51/550. NY: Horace Liveright, 1931. Hardcover, 6.5 x 9.75, 257 pages. Neatly

French writer (1839–1907) who won the 1901 Nobel Prize in Literature. ALS in French, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.25 x 6.75, October 22, 188

ALS, one page both sides, 5 x 5, no date. Letter regarding the publication of one of his works. In full: “I return the proof you sent me herewith. The

TLS signed “G. Bernard Shaw,” one page, 3.5 x 5.5, personal letterhead, June 6, 1948. Letter to R. F. Garrow. In full: “I believe I never thanked you