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