RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document, and Autograph Auction

Alfred Henschke (1890–1928), known as Klabund, was a German writer who adapted and translated a number of far-eastern works. An artist’s pencil sketch

Signed book: Spur Im Treibsand. Zurich: Atlantis Verlag, 1956. Hardcover with dust jacket, 4.75 x 7.75, 264 pages. Signed on the half-title page in pe

Vibrant color 4.25 x 7 print removed from a book showing one of Kokoschka’s paintings, signed in the border in black felt tip. In fine condition.

Austrian artist and occasional writer (1877–1959), a member of the Blaue Reiter group, best known for his expressionistic illustrations for works by P

German artist (born 1932) whose works have achieved world-record prices at auction. Color 4 x 5.75 postcard of one of Richter’s colorful works, signed

Signed book: Norman Rockwell: Illustrator. First edition. NY: Watson-Guptill Publications, Inc, 1946. Hardcover with dust jacket, 9 x 12, 208 pages. S

FDC with a cachet honoring the fine arts, signed in thick black felt tip, “Andy.” Surface loss to edges from previous mounting, otherwise fine conditi

Exceptional and detailed signed ink sketch of man and woman seated at a barroom table on an off-white 5.5 x 4.75 card, signed in the lower right, “R.

Personal check, 8.25 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Disney, “Walter E. Disney,” payable to Dolores Scott for $2500, April 23, 1950. In

Signed book: The Eighth Art by Victor Keppler. First edition. NY: William Morrow & Company, 1938. Hardcover, 9.25 x 12.25, 266 pages. Signed on ...

Original production drawing of Maleficent as the fire-breathing dragon in 1959’s Sleeping Beauty. Accomplished in graphite on 16 field animation paper

Humorous ALS signed “W. Kelly,” one page, 7.5 x 10.5, Simon and Schuster letterhead, 1923. Response to a request for a drawing. In full: “This is to r

Color 24 x 36 poster entitled The Invincible Iron Man, signed in black felt tip. Rolled and in fine condition, with an Excelsior Approved hologram and

Color 27 x 40 one-sheet movie poster for Captain America: The Winter Soldier, signed in silver ink. Rolled and in fine condition, with some scattered

Color satin-finish 20 x 16 photo of Spiderman in a classic pose above the city, prominently signed in black felt tip by Lee. In fine condition.

Fabulous signed ballpoint sketch of Snoopy on an off-white 5 x 3 card, crisply signed on the right side, “Charles M. Schulz.” In fine condition.

Signed book: We’re Right Behind You, Charlie Brown. First edition. NY: Holt, Rinehart & Winston, 1964. Softcover, 5.25 x 8. Signed on the half-t...

Fantastic original hand-inked three-panel Peanuts daily comic strip, dated March 12, 1988, on an off-white 19.75 x 6.25 sheet of artist’s cardstock, s

Large original hand-inked Peanuts drawing on an off-white 15 x 10.5 sheet of artist’s cardstock, signed in the lower left corner, “Schulz.” The sketch

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1 First Printing (Mirage Studios, 1984) CGC 5.0 Off-White to White pages. A highly desirable first printing copy featuri

Collection of approximately 100 items, including signatures, bookplates, trimmed book pages, letters, typescripts, and a few other formats, with some

Rare and bold ink signature, “M. B., M. Desnoyer, Reponse, Balzac,” on an off-white 5.25 x 4 sheet affixed to a slightly larger card. In very good con

Two original mimeograph brad-bound scripts for the motion picture Jungle Girl, loosely based on the Burroughs novel of the same title, an Estimating S

Influential nineteenth-century French writer (1821–1867) best known for his highly imaginative and experimental verse, including the seminal 1857 coll

DS, one page, 7.5 x 10.25, May 16, 1946. Agreement between Chandler and Paramount Pictures for him to render services “in connection with an assignmen

Nice ink signature, “Truly yours, Mark Twain, June 24/07,” on an off-white card. Matted and framed with two portraits of the author to an overall size

Outstanding original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of a young Clemens seated in a chair by Rogers and Nelson of London, signed in the lower border in black

First National Bank of Hartford bank check, 7.75 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Clemens, “Samuel L. Clemens,” payable to Hartford Dramatic Society f

Ink signature, “Truly yours, S. L. Clemens, Mark Twain, Oct. 1900,” on an off-white 7.5 x 4.5 album page. Moderate overall toning and some chipping to

Anne Louise Germaine de Stael-Holstein (1766–1817), known as Madame de Stael, was a Swiss author who lived in Paris among various other locations abro

Hand-addressed and initialed mailing envelope, 4.5 x 2.5, addressed by Dickens to “Mrs. Lockey, Prospect Villas, Forest Hill, 5,” and ornately initial

Ink signature, “Charles Dickens,” on an off-white 2.5 x 1.25 slip, also signed below by one of his editors, “W. H. Wills.” Handsomely double-matted an

Distinguished French novelist (1802–1870) of such historical classics as The Count of Monte Cristo, The Three Musketeers, and The Man in the Iron Mask

ALS signed “A. Conan Doyle,” one page, 5.25 x 3.5, personal letterhead, no date but circa 1920s. Letter concerning a publication. In part: “I will not

ANS signed “R. W. Emerson,” one page, 4.75 x 3.75, December 27, no year. In full: “Will Dr. Ross give Mr. Thoreau Chevalier’s notes on the United Stat

Rare ALS in French, signed “Gv. Flaubert,” one page, 5.25 x 8.25, no date but circa early 1870s. Letter to his friend the Baroness Adele Lepic. In par

ALS signed “R. W. Emerson,” one page, 3.5 x 5.25, May 29, 1873. Letter to Fields. In full: “Judge Kent is my old classmate so you must excuse me that

Matte-finish 4 x 6.5 photo, signed in the lower border in black ink. In fine condition, with lightly filled-in vertical edges, and some tape remnants

ALS in French, one page, 8.25 x 10.5, no date. Untranslated letter to French journalist Andre Parinaud, asking for more time to write an article and e

Rare LS in German, signed “J. W. v. Goethe,” one page, 6.5 x 4.5, September 2, 1822. An order directed to the Hoffman book store. Goethe requests twel

Important Russian/Soviet writer and activist (1868–1936) who emerged as a key founder of the Socialist realism literary method. Exceptional matte-fini

Colorful 6.5 x 3 ticket for a bullfight at the Plaza Toros de Malaga, August 7, 1959, from the personal property of Roberto Herrera Sotolongo, persona

Bank check, 6.5 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Hemingway, “Ernest M. Hemingway,” payable to Portador (bearer) for 120.00 pesos, July 28, 1947. Rever

ALS in French, one page, 5 x 7.75, January 2, 1849. Untranslated letter sending thanks to Mr. Achaintre of Louviers, likely the printer Albert Achaint

Important French poet, painter, writer, and critic (1876–1944) who converted from Judaism to Catholicism at age 39. Handwritten manuscript in French b

Signed book: One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. First British edition. London: Methuen & Co Ltd, 1962. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.5 x 8, 311 pa...

Uncommon 3.5 x 5.25 postcard photo of Kipling in a head-and-shoulders pose taken by Henri Manuel, signed in the lower border in black ink. A few light

Boldly penned ANS in French, signed “Maupassant,” one page, 4.5 x 7, no date. A brief confirmation of a meeting. In part (translated): “It is understo

Unusual collection of eight items: three 5.5 x 8.5 cardstock photos and one postcard photo showing Miller in an adorable costume at the age of three-a

TLS signed “Margaret Mitchell Marsh,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 4 x 5, postmarked December 13, 1943. Letter to Mrs. T. J. Busey of Fayettevil

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