RR Auction: Rare Manuscripts, Documents and Autographs

Prolific poet, novelist, and short story writer (1920–1994) known for his alcoholism, love of women, and vulgar style. Scarce glossy 7.5 x 9.5 photo o

Swiss-American abstract expressionist (1904 –1994). Glossy 5 x 7 photo of Burkhardt with his paintbrushes, signed in blue ballpoint. Also signed and i

Vintage bold ink signature, “Marc Chagall, Paris 1957,” on an off-white 5.25 x 3.25 card with pencil notation to lower left. In fine condition.

Author and creator of the suave Robin Hood–like thief Simon Templar, better known as The Saint. Ballpoint signature, “Best wishes, Leslie Charteris, 8

Signed book: Red Rabbit. First edition, first printing. NY: G.P. Putnam’s Sons, 2002. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.25 x 9.25, 618 pages. Signed on the

ALS, one page, 8.5 x 11, July 9, 1997. A response to a fan, written at the bottom of his letter. In full: “Thanks for the wonderful dinosaur stamps! (

French writer and philosopher (1920–1979) most remembered for his journalistic contributions to Combat and political columns in Le Nouvel Observateur.

Vintage matte-finish 10 x 12.25 Underwood and Underwood portrait of Clemens, clad in his trademark white suit, a book on his lap, signed and inscribed

AQS on a 5.25 x 3 trimmed book page. Clemens writes, “Don’t hurry & don’t worry. Truly yours, Mark Twain, June 17, 1901.” Scattered toning and s...

Philatelic souvenir consisting of a French postage stamp featuring a Cocteau work affixed to a 4 x 2.5 white card, signed in blue ballpoint by Cocteau

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