RR Auction: Rare Manuscripts, Documents and Autographs

Renowned American artist (1889–1975) whose distinctive ‘regionalist’ style made him one of the most influential figures in American art during the 193

British novelist and historian (1836–1901). Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Elliott and Fry of London, signed in the lower border in black ink. I

ALS, one page, 4.25 x 6.75, personal letterhead, May 4, 1899. Letter to a gentleman. In full: “Doubtless a natural gift strengthened by a love for pri

Pseudonym of American humorist Henry Wheeler Shaw (1818–1885). Ink signature, “H. W. Shaw or Josh Billings,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2.25 card; and anot

Creepy satin-finish 14 x 11 photo from The Exorcist, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition.

English children's writer also known as Mary Pollock (1897–1968). ALS on a 6 x 3.75 color postcard, no date but postmarked February 1, 1955. Bly...

Anglo-American genre painter and illustrator (1833–1905) known for his paintings of Puritan life, as well as his illustrations for The Scarlet Letter,

Author (1910–1999) who started as a promising composer, but refocused on writing and moved to Tangiers. His distinct body of literary work, characteri

Distinguished American sculptor (1867–1941) best known for his monumental work at Mount Rushmore. TLS, one page, 8.25 x 11, Gutzon Borglum Studios let

TLS signed “Ray,” one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, no date. Letter to George Cukor. In full: “A group of about 12 students is arriving here Ja

Souvenir typescript, one page, 8.5 x 11, the prologue to ‘Something Wicked This Way Comes,’ signed at the bottom in black felt tip, “Ray Bradbury, Alw

Glossy 10 x 8 photo of the author posing in front of a table full of memorabilia, signed in the lower border in black felt tip, “Friendly wishes! Ray

Two items: one glossy 5 x 7 photo of Bradbury with a cat, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “James! Ray Bradbury”; and a 2.5 x 3.5 trading card

Important French painter (1882–1963) who, along with Picasso, was one of the seminal figures in the development of Cubism. DS, signed “G. Braque,” one

American author (1874–1965) best known for his popular children’s stories featuring a colorful cast of animal characters, including Peter Rabbit. TLS

Two items: a manuscript illustrated poem, ‘To a Waterfowl,’ signed in full at the conclusion; and an ALS signed “W. C. Bryant,” one page, 3.75 x 6, Se

ALS signed “Thornton W. Burgess,” one page, 5.25 x 7.75, 1920. Letter to an admirer. In full: “A friend of the animals is a friend of mine. I hope you

DS, two pages, 8.25 x 13, June 2, 1920. Agreement between Burroughs and his publisher, A. C. McClurg & Co., for the publication of Tarzan the Un...

Interesting 4 x 6 postcard photo of Burroughs walking in New York, signed in black ballpoint at the bottom, with an AQS on the reverse, “‘Junk is a wa

Influential Scottish-born Victorian philosopher, essayist, and historian (1795–1881). Ink signature, “Thomas Carlyle, London, 25 April, 1845,” on an o

AQS on a light blue 4.75 x 4.75 sheet. Carlyle writes “Sunt lachrymae rerum,” translating to ‘There are things for tears,’ signed at the conclusion “T

Ink signature, “from the concert party. Yours, Willa Cather,” on an off-white 5 x 2 slip clipped from the closing of a letter. Central vertical fold,

Derriere le Miroir magazine, 11 x 15, 10 loose pages, March-April 1950, featuring one of Chagall’s works on the front cover signed in the upper right

Detective novelist (1888–1959) best known for The Big Sleep and The Long Goodbye. His seven novels center around tough but honest private investigator

Distinguished American painter (1849–1916) best known for his society portraits rendered in his distinctive impressionist style. Uncommon original 4.2

Ballpoint signature, “Agatha Christie,” on an off-white 3 x 1.75 card affixed to a letter from her secretary dated July 14, 1975. In full: “Dame Agath

Six items: one rare bank check, 7 x 3.25, filled out in type and signed by Christo, for the amount of one franc from the Pont Neuf art project, Octobe

Four color prints of The Gates in New York, two 20 x 30 and two 30 x 20, each signed by Christo and Jeanne-Claude in artist’s crayon. In overall fine

Vintage matte-finish 7.25 x 9.25 photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Dick Hyman with good friendship and heartiest wishes, Howard Chandler

ALS signed “Howard,” one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, no date but postmarked April 20, 1946. Brief letter to a gentleman declining an invitati

Ink signature, “Mark Twain,” on an off-white 2.25 x 1.25 slip. Matted with a portrait of Clemens to an overall size of 11 x 14. Moderate toning and sl

DS, signed “SLC” four times, two onionskin pages, 8.5 x 11, May 26, 1890. Document outlining the expected results of the Paige Compositor, a machine d

Bank check, 5.75 x 2, filled out and signed by Cooper, “J. Fenimore Cooper,” payable to Self for $30.00, January 1, 1841. A uniform shade of mild toni

Signed book: Design for Living. Later printing. NY: Doubleday, Doran and Company, 1933. Hardcover, 5 x 7.75, 139 pages. Signed on the first free end p

Ink signature, “Salvador Dali, 1945,” on an off-white 5.75 x 2.75 slip removed from a signed limited edition book. Triple matted and framed with a pri

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

Color 18 x 25.5 poster from France advertising a Dali exhibition at the Galerie François Petit from December 1 through 24, 1967, signed in blac...

Ink signature, “Charles Dickens, London, Monday Tenth December 1849,” on an off-white 4 x 2.75 sheet. In very good condition, with intersecting folds

Beloved British author of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, better known by his pen name, Lewis Carroll (1832–1898). ANS signed “C. L. Dodgson,” one p

Ink signature, “A. Dumas,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2.25 card. In fine condition.

Three untranslated ALSs in French, two signed “A. Dumas” and one signed “A. D.,” on sheets ranging in size from 4.25 x 6.5 to 5.25 x 8.25, two one-pag

Four untranslated ALSs in French, each signed “A. Dumas,” on 4.5 x 3.5 cards, two one-page letters and two one-page both sides. In overall fine condit

ANS signed “Alex Dumas,” one page, 4.25 x 6, personal letterhead, no date. Brief note to an unidentified recipient. In full (translated): “Ask Mr. Hua

Edward John Moreton Drax Plunkett, 18th Baron of Dunsany, Irish writer and dramatist (1878–1957) notable for his work, mostly in fantasy, published un

AQS on a 3.75 x 6 off-white sheet of stationery with gold embossed Eiffel Tower at left and legend in English: “Come and See Me Soon.” Eiffel pens a q

Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Ellison posing outside of a building, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition.

American-born Jewish sculptor (1880–1959) who worked primarily in Great Britain and whose nude public sculptures stirred controversy. ALS, one page, 7

Limited edition chapbook, Bebop Buddhist Ecstasy: Saroyan’s Influence on Kerouac and the Beats, 5.25 x 8, signed on the colophon page, “Ferlinghetti.”

American artist and illustrator (1877–1960) best known for his iconic image of Uncle Sam saying ‘I Want You’ on a World War I recruiting poster. Fanta

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