RR Auction: Rare Manuscripts, Documents and Autographs

Polish-born author of Lord Jim and Heart of Darkness. Bold ink signature, “With pleasure, Joseph Conrad, 5. May ‘23,” on an off-white card. Double mat

Bank check, 6.25 x 2.5, filled out and signed by Cooper, “J. Fenimore Cooper,” payable to self for $50, May 9, 1936. In fine condition, with mild toni

French master of the Neoclassical style (1748–1825). Rare ALS in French, signed “David,” one page, 7.25 x 9, August 9, 1790. Written to the Count d’An

Photographer (1868–1952) known for his photos of the American West and stylized portraits of Native Americans. Vintage matte-finish 3.5 x 5.75 photo o

Austrian-American sculptor (1907–2003) famous for his USMC War Memorial of the flag raising at Iwo Jima. Color 5.75 x 4 deckle-edge postcard of de Wel

Important French painter and sculptor (1834–1917), one of the seminal figures of Impressionism, best known for his images of dancers. ALS in French, s

Playwright (1880–1958) who adapted Dracula as a stage play from Bram Stoker’s novel of the same name. Deane’s 1924 adaptation was the first authorized

Ink signature, “Monday Fourteenth June 1869, Faithfully yours, Charles Dickens,” on two off-white sheets of Gads Hill Place stationery, paired togethe

Hand-addressed and signed mailing envelope, 4.75 x 2.75, addressed by Dickens to “James T. Fields, Esq., Office of the Atlantic Monthly, Boston, Mass,

Partial ALS signed “CD,” one page, 4.25 x 4.5, no date. Conclusion of the Dickens letter reads, “My impression that many of the Parisian Theatres are

British writer (1870–1945) who first came to prominence in the 1890s as the young intimate companion of Oscar Wilde. After Douglas’s father, Lord Quee

French philosopher, art critic, and writer (1713–1784), best known for serving as co-founder and chief editor of and contributor to the Encyclop...

French painter and sculptor (1901–1985) known for his authentic and humanistic approach. TLS in French, one page, 5.75 x 4.5, November 5 [1945]. Early

Hungarian-born artist (1894–1975) best remembered as a prolific printmaker. Two items: glossy 7.5 x 9.5 photo of Fabri, signed and inscribed in black

ALS signed “ACD,” one page on a personal correspondence card, 5.25 x 3.5, no date. Letter discussing some scientific experiments. In full: “I am a sic

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

Signed book: Notes On A Horse Thief. Limited edition of 975 copies (This being No. 313). Mississippi: Levee Press, 1950. Hardcover, 6 x 9.5, 71 pages.

Jazz Age novelist and short story writer. He is regarded as one of the greatest American writers of the twentieth century. Fitzgerald was the self-sty

Signed book: Come In. Later printing. NY: Henry Holt and Company, 1945. Hardcover, 5.5 x 8.5, 192 pages. Signed on the first free end page, “About Pic

Color glossy 10 x 8 photo of Ferlinghetti at San Francisco’s City Lights Bookstore, signed in the lower border in black felt tip, “Ferlinghetti ‘05.”

British playwright (1907-2005) remembered for his 1948 romantic comedy The Lady's Not for Burning. Four items: two ALSs (one with original maili...

Original signed ballpoint sketch of a unique landscape with plants and trees on an off-white 8.25 x 11.75 sheet, signed underneath the image, “Philipp

Signed book: Snapshot Poetics. First edition, first printing. San Francisco: Chronicle Books, 1993. Softcover, 8.75 x 9.5. Signed on the right side of

Original signed ballpoint sketch of a sun and sunflower on the reverse of a white 8.5 x 11 letter to Ginsberg, with caption and signature to the botto

French writer (1822-1896) and founder of the Académie Goncourt and creator of the Prix Goncourt, France’s most prestigious literary prize. ALS ...

American author (1900-1998) who wrote primarily in French, best known for Léviathan, Each in His Own Darkness, and his extensive journals. Rare...

Pen name for Alice Durand (1842–1902), a French writer. Best known for her novel Dosia, which won the Montbon award. Two letters, both signed “H. Grev

Signed book: The Broker. Limited edition first edition of 350 copies (This being No. 175), first printing. NY: Doubleday, 2005. Hardcover with dustjac

American Impressionist painter (1859–1935) who helped introduce Impressionism to Americans, best known for his urban and coastal scenes. ALS, one page

Signed book: The Pelican Brief. First edition, later printing. NY: Doubleday, 1992. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 371 pages. Signed on the hal

Handwritten list in pencil, signed “Hemingway” at the conclusion, one page, folded to 8.5 x 7.25. List reads: “Blacksun/Paris/Glad Exchange [crossed o

Original menu from Harry’s Bar, Venice, 6 x 8.5, two pages. Signed and inscribed on the back cover in black ink, “To Mr. and Mrs. Erlandson, best wish

Vibrant and captivating color limited edition 21.25 x 29.5 lithograph of a samurai, numbered #46/275, signed in pencil, “Hirschfeld.” Framed to an ove

American sculptor (1876–1973) best known for her sculptures of animals. Satin-finish 4.5 x 7 photo of Huntington mounted to a 5.5 x 8 board, signed on

Celebrated American-born writer (1843–1916) who spent much of his literary career in England and who remains best known for his novels exploring Victo

Promotional poster featuring an image of Greta Garbo, 23 x 35, for the Art Expo ‘81, New York Coliseum, signed in black felt tip, “Sincerely, George H

TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, February 28, 1973. A letter to an admirer. In part: “After having now received numerous letters from you over the past couple

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of King covered in felines, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “For Bill Beal—All best, Stephen King.” In very fine condition.

Signed book: 11/22/63. First edition, later printing. NY: Scribner, 2011. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.5. Signed on the title page in blue ink,

ALS, one page, 4.5 x 6.75, Naulakha letterhead, March 7, 1896. In full: “Many thanks for your letter. I am of course in austere sympathy with you as r

American novelist (1926–2001) best known for the prep school-angst classic A Separate Peace. Two ALSs, both signed “Jack,” one on personal letterhead,

Signed book: To Kill a Mockingbird. Later printing. Philadelphia: J. B. Lippincott, 1960. Hardcover with dustjacket, 5.5 x 8.25, 296 pages. Signed and

Children’s novelist (1907–2002) best known as the creator of the Pippi Longstocking series. Cardstock 4 x 6 photo, signed in the lower border in black

American poet (1879–1931) whose employment of midwestern themes earned him the sobriquet ‘Prairie Troubadour.’ Vintage ink signature and inscription,

Bank check, 6.5 x 2.75, filled out and signed by London, payable to Austin Real Estate Co. for $27.50, stamp-dated February 7, 1905. Central vertical

Three bank checks, all 6.25 x 2.5, all filled out and signed by London, and all stamp-dated from 1910. In very good condition, with expected holes and

Vintage 4.25 x 5.5 portrait of an artist’s rendition of Longfellow, affixed to an 8 x 11 mount, neatly signed on the mount in black ink, “Henry W. Lon

ALS signed “J. R. Lowell,” one page, 5.25 x 7.5 affixed to a slightly larger sheet, embossed personal letterhead, December 21, 1854. Lowell writes, in

ALS signed “J. R. Lowell,” one page, 5 x 8, July 19, 1876. A letter to “Mr. Cary” discussing some papers. In part: “I had not seen the papers for a go

Painter and printmaker (1892–1973) known for his monochromatic Art Deco and Precisionist lithographs. Matte-finish 4 x 5 photo of Lozowick, signed in