RR Auction: Rare Manuscripts, Documents and Autographs

Aeronautical engineer (1925–2007); founder of AeroVironment and the designer of the human-powered aircraft that won the Kremer prize. Seven items: col

Collection of six commemorative covers and philatelic souvenirs: an FDC with a cachet honoring a decade of space achievement, signed in black felt tip

Three FDCs, with various cachets, each signed in ink or ballpoint by a different Mercury astronaut. Signers are: Deke Slayton, Gordon Cooper, and John

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Mitchell posing in his white spacesuit before a wall-sized Apollo 14 insignia, signed in blue felt tip, “Edgar Mitc

Collection of eight FDCs and commemorative covers, each with different cachets, including several affixed color cachets, each signed in ink or felt ti

Outstanding collection of FDCs, with various cachets, each signed in ink or felt tip by a different moonwalker. Signers are: Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldr

Forty-two signed photos, various finishes, almost all 8 x 10 or 10 x 8, each signed by a member of NASA’s mission control. Signers include: Arthur Ste

American aeronautics engineer and industrial designer (1895-1981). ALS signed “John K. Northrop, US Plane Designer-Builder 1916–1952” at the top, one

American aviator and executive (1898–1982) whose company produced, amongst other notable aircraft, Lindbergh’s Spirit of St. Louis. Glossy 8 x 10 phot

Four signed glossy and satin-finish photos, including one color, each signed in blue or black felt tip by Schirra, with one also signed by Mercury nur

Two color photos: a 10 x 8 NASA photo of Schirra posing in his spacesuit before a wall-sized world map and a model of the Mercury capsule, signed in

Signed book: Schirra’s Space. First edition. Boston: Quinlan Press, 1988. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.25 x 9.25, 227 pages. Signed and inscribed in f

Apollo 11 Flight to the Moon album signed and inscribed on the front cover in black felt tip to NASA secretary Lola Morrow, “Thanks, Lola—come up and

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Shepard posing next to his Mercury capsule after his recovery, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition.

TLS signed “Alan B. Shepard, Jr.,” one page, 8 x 10.25, NASA Space Task Group letterhead, August 17, 1961. Letter of thanks to a supporter. In part: “

Four signed photos: color 10 x 8 NASA photo of the launch of the third Skylab mission, signed in black felt tip and ink by crew members Ed Gibson, Jer

Collection of commemorative covers and an FDC, each with different cachets, including five color silk cachets, each signed in ink or felt tip by a dif

Collection of 12 items consisting of signed photos and covers, each signed by a shuttle pilot. Photos are signed by Joe Allen, William Thornton (2), G

Satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Tereshkova in her capsule eating from a tube, signed in black felt tip, adding “First woman in space,” and “Vostok-6 16.0

Twenty-four signed photos, almost all 8 x 10 or 10 x 8, various finishes, each signed in ink or felt tip by the respective test pilot or technician pi

FDC with a cachet honoring Brien McMahon, signed in black ink by von Braun. In fine condition, with a bit of light soiling to top left and an erased p

Three satin-finish photos, one color 8 x 10 of a rocket lifting off and two 10 x 8 photos of Wendt with other support members, each signed in black fe

Limited-edition flown commemorative cover honoring the X-15 Rocket Pilots, #1115/1500, flown over Edwards AFB by X-15 pilot Joe Engle, signed in penci

Three items: TQS signed in ink, “Chuck Yeager,” bearing a photo of the Glamorous Glennis affixed to an 8.25 x 10.75 trimmed white sheet with the quote

Pilot’s license, two pages, 4.75 x 4 opened, 1928. A Federation Aeronatique Internationale United States Annual Sporting License, #5, issued to Ed Nir

Pulitzer-Prize winning photographer (1933–2004) best known for his photojournalistic war coverage of 13 different wars. His most notable work is the p

Original signed and inscribed felt tip and pencil sketch of Uncle Fester on an off-white 4.5 x 7.25 sheet of New Yorker stationery, signed and inscrib

Two felt tip signatures, “Charles Addams” and “Charles Addams 88,” on individual off-white and yellow 5 x 3 cards. In fine condition.

Superb collection of 13 fountain pen signatures of different authors on a 5.75 x 6.5 off-white sheet, made by a collector, with each author signing ne

Three limited edition Easton Press first edition hardcover books, each signed on an opening page by the respective author. Signers are: John Updike (S

Academy Award–winning British photographer and costume and production designer (1904–1980). TLS, one page, 5.5 x 7, 8 Pelham Place, SW7, Kensington le

ANS, one page, 3.5 x 2.75, personal letterhead, October 4, 1975. Brief note of thanks. In part: “Many thanks to you both…for your kind thought and wis

DS, one page both sides, 8.25 x 11.5, August 19, 1990. Agreement between Bellow and Svjetlost to publish a translation of Bellow’s Seize The Day into

Author of the popular Nancy Drew mysteries (1905–2002), under the pseudonym Carolyn Keene. Though several ghostwriters would later use the moniker, Be

Two original Bohemia Club playbooks, both 4.5 x 7.25. One from 1926 is signed by 20, including Rube Goldberg, George Sterling (California poet), Lawre

Color 4.25 x 6 deckle-edge postcard photo of Benton’s self-portrait, signed in the lower border in black ink “Thomas H. Benton.” A few scattered creas

Original signed ink self-portrait on an off-white 8.5 x 11 sheet with personal letterhead, signed, “With best wishes, Aaron Bohrod, 1971,” with a note

Color glossy 10 x 8 photo of Bradbury, signed in purple felt tip, “Ray Bradbury, 5/29/93.” In fine condition, with slight brushing to a single letter

DS, signed “Ray D. Bradbury,” one page both sides, 7.25 x 3.25, December 12, 1980. Twentieth Century Fox W4 tax document, with personal information pr

Four items: Limited edition first edition, first printing of The Ray Bradbury Chronicles, signed by Bradbury as well as David Gibbons and Ralph Reese;

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

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