RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document, and Autograph Auction

Exceptional handwritten manuscript fragment from a final draft of Thoreau’s manuscript for ‘Chesuncook,’ unsigned, one page both sides, 7.25 x 9.75, n

Monumentally important and influential American author, philosopher, and naturalist (1817–1862) whose works take a place among the paramount texts of

Rare 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo of an engraved portrait of the author by G. Heuer & Kirmse, signed in the lower border in fountain pen, “Leo Tolst...

Romanian and French avant-garde poet, essayist and performance artist (1896–1963). ALS in French, signed “Tzara,” one page, 5.25 x 8.25, April 21, 195

Scarce ALS in French, signed “le vieux malade Voltaire votre ancien serviteur [the old sick Voltaire, your old servant],” one page both sides, 4.5 x 7

Famed and highly influential French poet (1844–1896) best remembered for his tumultuous love affair with the prodigiously gifted teenage poet Arthur R

ALS in French, one page, 4.25 x 5.25, December 30, 1900. Letter to his sister Anna. In part (translated): “Again I had trouble reading your letter, my

Author and lexicographer (1758–1843) who published the first comprehensive dictionary of American English. ALS signed “N. Webster,” one page both side

Superlative sepia 4 x 5.75 portrait of Whitman, originally taken in September 1872 in Brooklyn by photographer G. Frank Pearsall, boldly signed in bla

ALS, one page, 5.25 x 8, October 22, 1883. Letter to a writer regarding an appointment. In part (translated): “Since I want to save you the trip to Me

British-American poet (1907–1973) best known for such classic verses as ‘September 1, 1939’ and ‘The Age of Anxiety’ and for his musical collaboration

Four ink signatures of prominent 19th century American authors on individual slips and cards, including: Henry W. Longfellow, Henry Ward Beecher, Thom

Intriguing collection of nine color postcards, 3.5 x 5.5 and 5.5 x 3.5, each boldly signed by a prominent early 20th century American author, includin

Collection of seven felt tip and ballpoint signatures of 20th century American authors on individual cards, including: Isaac Asimov, John Updike, Will

Uncommon ALS in French, signed “Samuel,” one page, 6 x 4, June 20, 1983. In full (translated): “Thank you for your card of the 9th and for the attache

English essayist, parodist, and caricaturist (1872–1956). ALS, one page, 4.75 x 6.75, May 24, 1923. In full: “Ever so many thanks. I hope to reclaim t

Signed book: The Golden Apples of the Sun. First edition. Garden City, NY: Doubleday, 1953. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.5 x 8, 250 pages. Signed and

Glossy 4 x 6 Random House publicity photo of Capote, signed in the lower border in black felt tip. Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 10.5

Writer, politician, diplomat, and historian (1768–1848) considered the founder of Romanticism in French literature. LS in French, signed “Chateaubrian

Bold fountain pen signature, “Arthur Conan Doyle,” on an off-white 5.25 x 3.5 personal stationery card. Irregular blocks of toning, otherwise fine con