RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document, and Autograph Auction

Large brad-bound John F. Kennedy Space Center Master Plan, 22 x 17, dated April, 1994, and signed on the front cover in black felt tip, “Guenter F. We

Official color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of Young posing with models of different spacecrafts, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip, “To: Students &am...

Ornithologist and artist (1785–1851) whose monumental pictorial studies of the birds and quadrupeds of North America take a place among the most disti

Eminent French sculptor (1834–1904) best known for designing the Statue of Liberty. ALS in French, signed “F. Bartholdi,” one page, 4.5 x 7, November

Important African-American artist (1960–1988) who first achieved notoriety as part of the informal graffiti group SAMO before becoming internationally

Vintage matte-finish 13.25 x 10 close-up photo of the partially completed bust of Thomas Jefferson surrounded in ropes and scaffolding, signed and ins

Scarce ALS written and signed in Russian, one page on a 6 x 4 postcard depicting his colorful work ‘The Harvest,’ dated 1956. Letter to Menachem Fogue

Uncommon ALS in French, one page, 8.25 x 10.5, Jacques Bonjean letterhead, April 10, 1930. Letter to a friend. In full (translated): “Please accept th

Important French post-Impressionist painter (1848–1903) recognized for his experimental use of color and synthetist style. In 1891, he traveled to Tah

Fantastic archive of correspondence from Calder to his friend and banker Mr. Beverly Iszard, comprised of 19 ALSs, all signed “Sandy” except for one s

Signed book: Dali de Gala. First edition. France: Denoel, 1962. Hardcover, 8.25 x 9.75, 236 pages. Signed and inscribed on the half-title page, “Pour

Well-regarded American artist (1925–1996) best known for his highly precise, lifelike sculptures of ‘ordinary’ folk doing ordinary things. ALS, one pa

Pioneering Russian artist (1866–1944) who takes a place among the seminal figures in the development of abstract art. Scarce TLS in French, signed “Ka

Artist and writer (1886–1971) who was a key figure in the Berlin Dada movement. His experimental photographic collages, sound poetry and institutional

Striking graphite sketch of a landscape of Normandy on an off-white 7.5 x 4 sheet, bearing Jongkind’s signature stamp to the lower right. Attractively

TLS in French, one page, 8.25 x 10.5, Iris Clert letterhead, April 29, 1958. An open letter to the Prefect of the Seine. In full (translated): “An unj

Important German artist (1867–1945) best known for her images of poverty and the effects of war. ALS in German, one page, 5.75 x 7, January 26, 1930.

Scarce ALS in French, one page, 4.5 x 2.75, no date. A letter written during his later years, apparently refusing a request to visit. In full (transla

Three TLSs from Moore to German art historian Bernhard Degenhart, each one page, 4.5 x 7, personal letterhead, 1953–1954. The first, in part: “I am of

German expressionist painter (1877–1962) who was at the forefront of the Munich avant-garde in the early 20th century. Fine archive of correspondence

Colorful unformed souvenir hat, 12.5? in diameter, circa 1960, depicting three stylized flamenco dancers with the legend: “Souvenir de la CORRIDA” (“S

Signed book: Picasso: The Recent Years, 1939–1946. Limited edition, numbered 157/350. Garden City, NY: Doubleday, 1947. Hardcover, 8.75 x 11, 211 page

British artist and illustrator (1867–1939) best known for his Art Nouveau–influenced illustrations. ALS, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7,

Miniature white porcelain oval platter, measuring 4.5 x 3, personally owned by Renoir as part of a child’s doll dinner service. The platter is beautif

Collection of four original World War II posters each 20 x 28, issued as war bonds posters, in 1943, O. W. I. 13–46, featuring reproductions of his oi

Classic color 28.5 x 8.75 print entitled ‘Stockbridge Main Street at Christmas,’ signed in black ink, “Sincerely, Norman Rockwell.” Matted and framed

German artist (1887–1948) who worked in several genres including Dadaism and Surrealism. Typed manuscript, signed at the conclusion, “K. Schwitters,”

Toulouse-Lautrec's hardcover school notebook from circa 1876, when he was about 12 years old, featuring the letters "T L" affixed to t...

Swiss painter and sculptor (1925-1991) best known for his sculptural machines or kinetic art in the Dada tradition. ANS in German, signed “Dein Jean,”

Color 4 x 5.75 postcard of Warhol’s 1962 work entitled ‘Big Tom Campbell’s Soup Can,’ signed at the bottom in thick black felt tip. In fine condition,

Color 4 x 5.75 postcard of Warhol’s 1962 work entitled ‘Close Cover Before Striking (Pepsi-Cola),’ signed at the bottom in purple felt tip. In fine co

Color 36 x 24.5 poster entitled ‘Nastassja Kinski and the Serpent,’ featuring Avedon’s classic image of the actress wrapped in a python, signed in thi

Bourke-White Studio business check, 8.5 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Bourke-White, payable to New York Life Insurance Company for $28

Color 8.75 x 11.75 book photo of Dali’s 1966–67 surrealist work entitled ‘Tuna Fishing,’ signed in person in the lower border in blue felt tip. Dampst

French painter and military artist (1848–1912). ALS in French, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, April 21, 1888. In part (translated): “How

Signed book: The Art of Peter Max. First edition, later printing. NY: Abrams, 2002. Hardcover with dust jacket, 10.25 x 12.25, 240 pages. Signed and i

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Moore, signed in the lower border in black felt tip. Light scattered creases, otherwise fine condition.

German artist (born 1932) whose works have achieved world-record prices at auction. Color 4 x 5.75 postcard image of his work entitled ‘Felsenlandscha

Early TLS, one page, 6.5 x 7.5, February 16, 1942. Rockwell responds to an artistic idea from a fan. In full: “Thank you very much indeed for your kin

Israeli painter and sculptor (born 1933). ALS signed “Y. Tumarkin,” one page, 8 x 12.25, personal letterhead, August 10, 1973. In part: “From Mrs. Bar

Limited edition hand-painted animation cel, numbered 23/500, 16.25 x 13.5, showing Bugs Bunny dressed as a matador, confronting an angry bull in the a

American pulp magazine illustrator who specialized in science fiction and fantasy art (1914–2008). Signed book: The Known and the Unknown. Limited edi

(Warner Bros., 1979) Original production cel featuring Bugs Bunny from an unidentified cartoon. Three-quarter length image of Bugs dressed in a bathro

Personal check, 8.25 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Disney, “Walter E. Disney,” payable to Walt Disney—Special Account for $1,000.00, s

Amusing matte-finish 10 x 8 photo of Disney reading Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland to two chimpanzees sitting on his desk, with one chimp in a dress

Exceptional matte-finish 9.5 x 7.5 photo of Disney on horseback dressed as an Argentine gaucho, boldly signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Bill

(Walt Disney Studios, 1987) Original production key master cel and background setup with matching production drawings featuring Scrooge McDuck, Huey,

Large original signed and inscribed felt tip sketch of Bart Simpson on an off-white 10 x 17 sheet, signed and inscribed, “Yo, Robert! Your pal, Matt G

Staff cartoonist of The New Yorker (1893–1949) who contributed 68 covers and more than 1800 cartoons. Matte-finish 7 x 9 photo, signed and inscribed i

Collection of four Walter Lantz Productions, Inc. business and payroll checks, all from the 1970s and 1980s, each filled out in type and signed by Lan

Color 24 x 36 poster of a Wolverine comic book cover, signed in black felt tip. Rolled and in fine condition, with a PSA/DNA authentication label affi

Color 27 x 40 one sheet movie poster for Iron Man 3, signed in silver ink. Rolled and in fine condition.

Color satin-finish 20 x 16 photo of the Iron Man, prominently signed at the bottom in silver ink. In fine condition, with a Stan Lee authentication la

Original signed felt tip sketch of Stewie Griffin on a white 5.5 x 4 card. Suede-matted and framed with a small plaque to an overall size of 12.5 x 14

Limited edition hand-painted animation cel entitled ‘World Champs,’ 16.5 x 14, numbered AP 6/20, showing the Looney Tunes characters celebrating the b

Four limited edition hand-painted, baseball-related, animation cels, various sizes, each set against a printed color background, and each signed in bl

Original production cel of Charlie Brown and Lucy from a Peanuts animated program. The two-layered cel (one having only Lucy’s mouth painted on it) is

(Walt Disney Studios, 1988) Original production cel featuring Roger Rabbit from Who Framed Roger Rabbit? The cel is placed on a matching copy backgrou

French existentialist, writer, and social essayist (1908–1986). AQS in French on an off-white 8.25 x 11.5 card bearing an affixed biographical blurb,

Norwegian writer and the recipient of 1903 Nobel Prize in Literature. Scarce 3.25 x 5.25 photo, signed vertically in purple fountain pen and dated “Ro

Signed book: Obra Poetica. First edition. Buenos Aires: Emece Editores, 1964. Hardcover, 6 x 8, 279 pages. Signed on the first free end page in black

ALS signed “Byron,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.25 x 9, August 7, 1811. Extensive, unpublished letter to his friend James Wedderburn Webster

Desirable signed book: In Cold Blood. Limited first edition, first printing, numbered 473/500. NY: Random House, 1965. Hardcover with slipcase, 6 x 8.

Prominent author (1478–1529) most famous for The Book of the Courtier, considered the definitive account of Renaissance court life. Extremely rare LS

Detective novelist (1888–1959) best known for The Big Sleep and The Long Goodbye. TLS signed “Ray,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, March

Bank check, 8.25 x 2.5, filled out and signed by Clemens, “Saml. L. Clemens,” payable to his coachman and faithful servant Patrick McAleer for $50.00,

ALS signed “Saml. L. Clemens,” one page, 5 x 8, January 17, 1876. Letter to the cashier of the First National bank. In full: “Please send to Chas. E.

Hand-addressed mailing envelope incorporating his signature in the return address area, 6.25 x 3.5, addressed by Clemens in black ink, “For Senator Cu

Dignified 4.5 x 6.5 photo of Clemens in a wooden chair, affixed to a 5 x 7 mount, which is in turn affixed to a slightly larger card. Signed and inscr

ALS, one page, 5.5 x 8.5, June 3, [1878]. Letter to English publisher Andrew Chatto. In full: “Won’t you please send me a paper-covered copy of ‘Innoc

Desirable ALS in French, one page, 8.25 x 10.5, August 19, 1960. Brief letter authorizing a publication. In part (translated): “With my friendship and

ALS in French, one page, 7.5 x 8, no date. Letter to a gentleman. In full (translated): “Before leaving Paris, I ascertained that ‘The Vagabond’ is fr

AQS on an off-white 4.5 x 3.5 sheet. Cooper pens a quote from chapter 16 of his work The Headsman, in full: “Silenus rolled from his ass, to the great

ALS signed “J. Fenimore Cooper,” one page, 4 x 5, no date. Letter to a gentleman. In part: “I regret it will not be in my power to join your little pa

Important early French surrealist author (1900–1935) who committed suicide at age 35. Wonderful ballpoint sketch on a 8.25 x 10.5 sheet showing a crou

Hand-addressed and signed envelope featuring Dickens’s personal monogram on the flap, 4.75 x 2.75, addressed by Dickens to “Andrew D. White Esquire,”

Celebrated French novelist (1821–1880) best known for his classics Madame Bovary, Salammbô, and A Sentimental Education. Rare ALS in French, si...

Uncommon 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo of Dumas in a three-piece suit by Pierre Petit of Paris, signed below the image in black ink. In fine conditio

Signed book: Triumphal March. Limited edition of 300 copies (this being No. 122). London: Faber and Faber, Ltd., 1931. Hardcover, 5.5 x 8.75. Signed o

ALS, one page, 6 x 8, August 25, 1938. Letter to John Montgomery of Laramie, Wyoming. In full: “I can’t refrain from answering a letter that will be o

German poet (1715–1769) who was one of the forerunners of the golden age of German literature. Scarce AQS in Latin on an off-white 7 x 4.25 sheet, sig

Exceptional autograph manuscript in pencil titled at the top, “Ken Ward, the Young Pitcher,” unsigned, 40 pages, 8 x 12.5, no date but circa 1911. Gre

Uncommon matte-finish 3.25 x 5.25 postcard photo of the Nobel Prize–winning dramatist in a half-length pose, signed in the lower border in fountain pe

Bank check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out in another hand and signed by Hemingway, payable to Portador for $170.00, May 29, 1950. Reverse is endorsed by Hem

Superb 4 x 5.75 postcard photo of a bronze bust sculpture of Hesse, signed in fountain pen, “H. Hesse.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original

ALS in French, signed “Victor,” one page, 4 x 5, no date but circa 1850. Brief letter on helping refugees following the French Revolution of 1848. In

ALS, seven pages, 4.5 x 7, personal letterhead, November 13, 1894. Letter to poet, philologist, and co-founder of the Society for Psychical Research,

Immensely significant first edition of Johnson’s remarkable A Dictionary of the English Language: in which the words are deduced from their originals,

Rare ANS in pencil in German, signed “Dr. F. Kafka,” one page on a 5.5 x 3.5 postcard depicting Lago di Garda in Punta San Vigilio, postmarked Septemb

Highly esteemed Spanish poet, playwright, and artist (1898–1936) executed by Nationalist forces during the Spanish Civil War. ALS in Spanish, signed “

Highly influential, Nobel Prize–winning German novelist and social critic (1875–1955). Scarce matte-finish 7.5 x 9.25 head-and-shoulders portrait of M

Original painting by Miller, watercolor on paper, 10.5 x 11.5, featuring vaguely female-looking serpentine figures surrounding a square of abstract fi

TLS signed “Margaret Mitchell Marsh,” two pages, 7.25 x 10.25, personal letterhead, May 25, 1945. Letter to Mrs. T. J. Busey. In part: “As to the info

Indian activist and poet (1879–1949) who was the first woman to become the governor of an Indian state, and the second woman to become the president o

Hand-addressed envelope, 6.5 x 3.5, addressed by O’Neill to actress, “Miss Jeanie Begg, 158 West 106th Street, New York City, c/o Emma Billeb,” and si

Two ALSs in pencil written to Philip Rice, co-editor of The Kenyon Review. The first is a bizarre letter by Ezra Pound sent while confined in St. Eliz

TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, The Objectivist Newsletter letterhead, May 2, 1964. In part: “I am pleased that you liked my books and that you found my phil

Influential poet (1875–1926) who takes a place among the most highly regarded figures in early modern literature. Magnificent handwritten poem in Germ

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

ALS signed “G. Bernard Shaw,” one page, 7 x 9, August 8, 1923. Letter to J. H. Hooper of New York. In part: “The article on the Communist Experiment i