RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document, and Autograph Auction

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