RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document, and Autograph Auction

Space shuttle illuminating panel, measuring 10 x 6, with five rectangular openings for 19 circuit breaker push-pull knobs. This panel would be located

Available to US bidders only. TCS (Thermal Control System) blanket removed from the Space Shuttle Discovery while undergoing external airlock modifica

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Aldrin in his white space suit, signed in blue felt tip, “We came in peace, Buzz Aldrin, Apollo XI.” In very fine c

FDC with a cachet honoring the successful Apollo 11 mission, signed in blue ballpoint by Anders. In fine condition.

Vinyl ‘Astronaut Snoopy’ doll toy in its original 6 x 6.25 x 4.5 box, signed on either side of the box in black felt tip, “Tom Stafford” and “Gene Cer

Apollo 12 ‘Type 1’ insurance cover with a mission emblem cachet with navy wings underneath, signed in black felt tip by Charles Conrad, Dick Gordon, a

Apollo 16 launch day cover with a stamped cachet honoring the mission, signed in blue and black ink by John Young, Ken Mattingly, and Charlie Duke. Co

Glossy 8 x 10 close-up photo of Bean walking on the lunar surface, signed in silver ink, “4th Man to Walk on the Moon! Alan Bean, Apollo 12.” In very

Two photos: an official color glossy 10.75 x 8 ‘red-numbered’ NASA photo of Bean using a fuel transfer tool on the side of the Lunar Module, signed in

Satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Bean conducting an experiment on the lunar surface, signed in blue felt tip, “Me & Surveyor III, Alan Bean, Apollo ...

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Cernan saluting the American flag on the lunar surface, signed in blue felt tip, “Gene Cernan, Last Man on Moon, Ap

Glossy 10 x 8 photo of Conrad conducting an experiment on the lunar surface, signed in black felt tip, “An Island of Refuge in an Ocean of Storms, Cha

AQS on an off-white 8 x 5.5 sheet printed with ‘One Small Step’ in patriotic lettering, signed in black felt tip, “Charles Conrad, Jr., Cdr. Apollo XI

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Duke on the moon with the Lunar Module and American flag, signed in silver ink, “Charlie Duke, 10th Man to Walk on

Uncommon official color glossy 9.75 x 8 ‘red-numbered’ NASA photo of Duke scooping up samples of the lunar surface, signed in black felt tip, “OK John

Gemini 10 launch day postal cover with a cachet honoring the mission, signed in black felt tip by crew members John Young and Michael Collins. In fine

Gemini 12 launch day postal cover with a cachet honoring the mission, signed in black and blue ballpoint by crew members Buzz Aldrin and Jim Lovell. I

Official color glossy 10 x 8 NASA photo of Irwin with the Lunar Roving Vehicle during an EVA, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Charlie, fro

Color 10 x 8 cardstock photo of Irwin saluting the American flag at the Apollo 15 landing site, signed in black felt tip below a pre-printed sentiment

First African-American astronaut (1935–1967) who was killed in a crash of an F-104 Starfighter at Edwards Air Force Base. Scarce commemorative cover w

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Mitchell with the American flag on the lunar surface, signed in silver ink, “Edgar Mitchell, 6th Man on the Moon, A

Official color 10 x 8 NASA lithograph of Schmitt on the lunar surface, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Ron and the future! Harrison H. Sch

Official color 11 x 14 NASA lithograph showing Scott in the Hadley Rille lunar canyon, signed in black felt tip, “Dave Scott, Apollo 15 CDR.” In fine

Crisp gold ink signature, “Alan Shepard,” on a black 4 x 1.75 card. Matted with a fantastic color photo of Shepard on the lunar surface to an overall

Felt tip and ballpoint signatures of the 17–astronaut Group 10 roster on an off-white 8.5 x 11 sheet stamped with a Space Shuttle cachet and postal ca

A 9 x 9 swatch of Beta cloth with a printed 3.5? diameter mission insignia in the center, signed in black felt tip by Alan Bean, Owen Garriott, and Ja

Two different control panel ‘talk back’ indicators, with black and white diagonal stripes in the viewing area, possibly from a shuttle simulator or ai

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of the full STS-51-D crew with other Space Shuttle astronauts and NASA support personnel lined up in front of the laun

Two Space Shuttle flight supplement booklets: one titled “Astronaut Support Personnel Book: STS-104 Flight Supplement,” dated May 4, 2001, signed on t

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 ‘red-numbered’ NASA photo of the STS-33 mission insignia, signed in blue and black felt tip by Frederick D. Gregory; John E.

Flown flag with the Shuttle–Mir Program emblem in the center, 5.5 x 3.75, carried on the STS-91 mission. The flag is affixed to the top of a large col

TLS signed “Thanks, Jack,” one page, 5.5 x 8.5, personal letterhead, August 25, 1982. Letter to a political supporter. In part: “I really appreciate y

Esteemed but controversial Polish-French modern artist (1908–2001). Rare and exceptional unsigned ink sketch of a church in the small village of Mouto

Pioneering Romanian sculptor (1876–1957) whose art emphasizes clean geometrical lines that balance forms inherent in his materials with the symbolic a

ALS in French, one page on a 4.5 x 5.5 French ‘Carte Pneumatique,’ postmarked June 1, 1917. Letter to her biographer, the critic Achille Segard, in fu

American artist, author, and traveler (1796–1872) best known for his Indian Gallery, a monumental collection of paintings documenting the quickly vani

Uncommon ALS in French, signed “Chagall,” one page, 3.75 x 6, no date. Letter to art critic and writer Jacques Guenne. In full (translated): “Returned

French painter (1910–1964) who described his style as ‘modern rustic’ and enjoyed the company of the artistic and intellectual elite of his day. Handw

ALS in French, signed “Degas,” one page, 4.5 x 5.5, postmarked May 12, 1900. Letter to his friend the journalist Pierre Lalo in Paris. In part (transl

ALS in French, signed “Eug. Delacroix,” one page, 5.25 x 8.25, no date but circa 1839. Letter to director of the Paris Opera Henri Deponchel, declinin

Extremely influential French artist (1887–1968) associated with Dadaism and conceptual art, best remembered for his controversial ‘Nude Descending a S

ALS in French, one page both sides, 8.25 x 10.5, November 14, 1947. Letter to Mrs. Alfred Martin, thanking her for sending him chestnuts and mentionin

German-American painter and a leading exponent of Expressionism (1871–1956). Boldly penned ALS in German, signed “Feininger,” two pages on two adjoini

Uncommon color postcard of Haring’s painting ‘Untitled 1982,’ 4 x 5.75, signed in the lower border in black felt tip, “K. Haring.” In fine condition.

German painter and printmaker (1880–1938) who was instrumental in creating the style that defined ‘Expressionism’ in 20th-century German art. Scarce A

Austrian symbolist painter (1862–1918) and one of the most prominent members of the Vienna Secession movement. Very early and extremely desirable part

French poet and writer (1870–1925) most renowned for the lesbian and classical themes in some of his works. ALS in French, one page both sides, 4.5 x

Important 19th century French painter (1832–1883) whose works were a seminal influence on the impressionists of the succeeding generation. ALS in Fren

Scarce and highly desirable matte-finish 5.5 x 3.5 postcard photo of Matisse meeting Nana Winding, with one of his works visible in the background, si

ALS in Spanish, signed “Miro,” one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, January 31, 1965. Letter to New York Post columnist Leonard Lyons, renowned fo

Hand-addressed black-bordered mailing envelope, 5 x 3.5, attractively addressed in purple ink by Monet to influential art critic and author Gustave Ge

Influential early American political cartoonist and illustrator (1840–1902). Exceptional example of one of Nast’s famous political caricatures, drawn

French avant-garde painter, poet, and typographist (1879–1953) who was an early major figure of the Dada movement. ALS in French, 8 x 10.5, no date bu

Miniature white porcelain soup plate, measuring 3? in diameter, personally-owned by Renoir as part of a child’s doll dinner service. The plate is beau

ALS in French, signed “Renoir,” one page both sides, 4.5 x 6, September 29, 1913. Renoir writes from Paris to a friend, requesting that he keep an eye

French Fauvist and Expressionist painter, and printmaker in lithography and etching (1871–1958). Rouault’s personal calling card printed with his name

Rodin’s personal calling card printed with his name and studio address, 3.5 x 2, with a bold ANS in French penned on both sides, signed at the conclus

ALS in French, signed “Votre vieil sculpteur [Your old sculptor], Rodin,” one page, 4.5 x 7, August 17, 1891. Letter offering condolences to journalis

Rare TLS signed “Love, Andy,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Interview letterhead, no date. Letter to “Ed.” In full: “Here’s a bottle in case you want to toast y

Rare unsigned pencil sketch of a flexible man, drawn by Warhol on an off-white 8.5 x 7.25 sheet of Interview magazine letterhead. Warhol adds several

Signed book: Exposures. First edition, first printing. NY: Grosset & Dunlap, 1979. Hardcover with dust jacket, 9.5 x 11.5, 249 pages. Signed ver...

A magenta button-up women’s shirt by Liz Claiborne, size 8, impressively signed on the front in black felt tip by Warhol, adding a sketch of a heart.

An immensely desirable black felt tip sketch of his famous Campbell’s Soup can, drawn by Warhol on the front cover of the September 1978 issue of Inte

TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, January 1, 1947. Letter to Oliver Simon, editor of the journal Signature: A Quadrimestrial of Typography and Graphic Arts. In

Color 8.75 x 11.75 book photo of Dali’s vibrant surrealist work entitled ‘The Lugubrious Game,’ signed in person in the lower border in blue felt tip.

Italian painter, sculptor, and theorist (1899–1968) known as the founder of Spatialism and for his ties to Arte Povera. ALS in French, one page, 8 x 1

Wonderful greeting card featuring one of Moses’s idyllic scenes entitled ‘Hoosick Falls in Winter,’ 6 x 4.5, boldly signed inside in fountain pen. In

Vibrant color 10.75 x 10.75 cardstock print of Neiman’s painting of Mickey Mantle, nicely signed in black felt tip, “LeRoy Neiman.” Custom double-matt

Boston-based printer, lithographer, and publisher (1824–1909) considered the ‘father of the American Christmas card.’ Uncommon matte-finish 7.5 x 9.25

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

Complete Summer 1971 issue of The Saturday Evening Post featuring a cover image of Rockwell talking with a young boy, 10.25 x 13.25, 159 pages, signed

Two books: a 1960 first edition of My Adventures as an Illustrator, hardcover with dust jacket, signed and inscribed on the half-title page in blue ba

German architect, art critic, and professor of architecture (1803–1879) who designed and built the Semper Opera House in Dresden. Semper’s personal ca

ALS signed “John S. Sargent,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, personal letterhead, no date but postmarked December 20, 1901. Letter to a

Italian painter and a leading member of the Futurist movement (1883–1966). Untranslated ALS in Italian, signed “Severini,” one page on a 5.75 x 4 post

Pioneering contemporary Japanese artist (1919–1996) known for employing abstracted simple forms with vivid primary colors. Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Suga

Tremendously innovative and influential 20th-century American photographer (1886–1958). Colophon page from a limited edition book of his work, numbere

Classic ink and watercolor sketch of Steve Canyon drawn by Caniff on an off-white 10 x 13.75 sheet, boldly signed and inscribed in black ink, “Steve C

Bijou Publishing Empire, Inc., business check, 8.5 x 3, filled out and signed by Jay Lynch, payable to Robert Crumb for $118.80, December 20, 1976, en

Vibrant Walt Disney Studio Art-Props setup. Cel depicts Lady and Tramp standing on a street corner. The cel has been trimmed to the outline of both fi

DS, signed twice, “Walter E. Disney,” two pages, 8.5 x 13, September 2, 1947. A document transferring stock into a trust for his daughter. In part: “I

Personal check, 8.25 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Disney, “Walter E. Disney,” payable to photographer George Hurrell’s daughter Alexa

Fantastic graphite sketch of Mickey Mouse drawn by well known Disney animator (1907–1976) who was also the “Big Mouseketeer” on the 1950s Mickey Mouse

Original signed felt tip sketch of Bart Simpson on an off-white 6.75 x 9 card, signed under the image, “Matt Groening 2013.” Double-matted and framed

Color 24 x 36 poster of Marvel’s Avengers, signed in black felt tip. Rolled and in fine condition, with a PSA/DNA authentication label affixed to lowe

Limited edition hand-painted animation cel entitled ‘Super Bowl XXVIII,’ 14 x 17, numbered AP 16/25, showing Daffy Duck and Bugs Bunny in Buffalo and

Three limited edition hand-painted, football-related, animation cels, various sizes, each set against a printed color background, and each signed in b

Fantastic half-page splash original comic art for Tales to Astonish #54, hand-drawn in pencil by Larry Lieber and inked by Sol Brodsky on an off-white

Scarce signed book: Yukon Ho!. Later printing. Kansas City: Andrews and McMeel, 1989. Softcover, 8.5 x 9, 126 pages. Signed on the title page in blue

Terrific felt tip and pencil graphite sketch of Smokey Bear drawn by Wendelin on a blue 8.5 x 11 cardstock sheet, signed, “Remember… Be extra careful

Important French novelist and playwright (1799–1850) best known for his complex ‘cycle’ La Comédie humaine. ALS in French, signed “H. Balzac,” ...

ALS, one page, 5.5 x 8.5, The Roosevelt Hospital letterhead, no date but circa 1914. Letter to a friend. In part: “What a nice girl you were to send m

Russian writer (1870–1953) best known for his poems and stories, who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1933. Rare ALS in French, signed “Ivan Bouni

Italian poet, novelist, and dramatist (1863–1938) who distinguished himself as a heroic aviator in WWI. ALS in Italian, three pages on two adjoining s

First National Bank of Hartford check, 8.25 x 2.5, filled out and signed by Clemens, “Saml. L. Clemens,” payable to his coachman and faithful servant

Choice ink signature and inscription, “To my friend Pond, Mark Twain, York Harbor, June 29, ’2,” tipped into James Pond’s copy of The American Claiman

British author (1785–1859) best remembered for his now-classic memoir of his experiments with drugs, Confessions of an English Opium-Eater. ALS, four

Boldly penned ALS signed “R. W. Emerson,” one page, 5 x 8, November 13, 1856. Letter to James Freeman Clarke, American Unitarian clergyman and the aut

Signed book: The Princess Bride. First edition, first printing. NY: Harcourt Brace Jovanvich, Inc., 1973. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.75 x 8.5, 308

Rare ALS in German, signed “J. W. v. Goethe,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 9 x 10.25, November 26, 1827. Lengthy letter to writer, translator,