RR Auction: Rare Manuscripts, Documents and Autographs

American sculptor (1850–1931) best known for his monumental historical works, most notably the sculpture that forms the centerpiece of the Lincoln Mem

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

Architect (1859–1934) and designer of the Woolworth Building. TLS, one page, 8.25 x 11, business letterhead, December 18, 1930. Introspective letter t

ALS signed “Allen,” one page on the reverse of a 6 x 4 postcard depicting the Teton Mountains, June 2, 1972. Letter to his partner Peter Orlovsky. In

Important Russian/Soviet author and activist (1868–1936). Though his criticism of the Communist government led to a relationship marked by conflict an

ALS in French, written by Gorky’s wife, signed “Marie Pechkoff,” who has also signed for her husband, “M. Gorki,” one page, 5 x 8.25, personal letterh

Signed book: A Time to Kill. First edition. NY: Wynwood Press, 1989. Hardcover with dustjacket, 5.75 x 8.5, 425 pages. Signed on the title page in blu

Souvenir typescript, one page, 8.5 x 11, from the first chapter of The Client, beginning, “Mark was eleven and had been smoking off and on for two yea

Jewish-American painter and cartoonist (1897–1977) known for his radical political views and contributions to left wing publications. ALS signed “Grop

Prolific British novelist (1856–1925) best known for such adventure fare as King Solomon’s Mines and Allan Quatermain. ALS, one page, 4 x 6, The Prior

Prolific British novelist (1856–1925) best known for such adventure fare as King Solomon’s Mines and Allan Quatermain. Bold ink signature, “H. Rider H

Signed book: Roots. Later printing. Garden City, New York: Doubleday, 1976. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6 x 8.5, 688 pages. Signed and inscribed on the

ALS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, July 24, 1981. In part: “You’re still searching for your goals? I think the main answer is no matter

One of the world’s foremost portrait photographers (1906–1979), he produced 101 cover photos for Life magazine. TLS signed “P. Halsman,” one page, 7.2

Former mayor of New York and publisher of Harper’s Weekly (1795–1869). Bank check, 6.75 x 3.25, filled out in another hand and signed by Harper as may

Signed book: The Making of a Statesman. Later printing. NY: McClure, Phillips & Co., 1902. Hardcover, 5.25 x 8, 247 pages. Signed and inscribed ...

Ink signatures, “Yours truly, P. B. Du Chaillu, Jan 1874,” and “Yours sincerely, Bret Harte, Norwich, N. Y., Jany/74,” on an off-white 4.75 x 7.5 shee

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

Signed book: Catch-22. First edition, first printing. NY: Simon & Schuster, 1989. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.75 x 9.5, 416 pages. Signed and i...

Program for a performance of Catch-22, 5.5 x 8.5, signed on the front cover in black felt tip. In fine condition.

TLS twice-signed “Papa,” two onionskin pages, 8.25 x 12, July 26, 1949. Letter to good friend and writer Peter Viertel. In part, with spelling and gra

TLS signed “Al Hirschfeld,” one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, October 27, 1978. Letter to TV Guide Art Director Jerry Alten. In full: “I am sor

Limited edition 14 x 11.25 print of Hirschfield’s depiction of Humphrey Bogart and Katharine Hepburn in The African Queen, numbered #2/150, signed in

Limited edition 11 x 13.75 print of Hirschfeld’s portrait of Woody Allen, numbered #2/150, signed in pencil in the lower border, “Hirschfeld.” Triple

Limited edition 12.75 x 16.25 print of Hirschfeld’s portrait of Lucille Ball, numbered #16/150, signed in pencil in the lower border, “Hirschfeld.” Tr

Limited edition 13 x 17.5 print of Hirschfeld’s portrait of Fred Astaire, numbered #41/150, signed in pencil in the lower border, “Hirschfeld.” Triple

Distinguished original 4 x 6 cabinet photo, signed in the lower border in black ink, “Oliver Wendell Holmes.” Matted and framed to an overall size of

ALS signed “O. W. Holmes,” one page, 4.5 x 6, December 10, 1878. Letter to a gentleman. In full: “Accept my thanks for your kindness in sending me you

ANS signed “J. W. Howe,” one page trimmed to a size of 4 x 2, no date. Howe writes, in full: “I did not write ‘Hail Columbia.’ I did write the ‘Battle

Author, suffragette, dramatist, poet, and biographer (1819–1910), best remembered as the lyricist of ‘Battle Hymn of the Republic.’ ALS, two pages on

British writer (1672–1769) whose best-selling codifications of the rules for the most popular card games of his day led to the familiar authoritative

Vintage fountain pen signature and inscription, “For Miguel Perez Turner—with sincere regards, Langston Hughes, Chicago, 1942,” on an off-white 5.5 x

ALS in French, one page, lightly-lined graph paper, 5.25 x 8.25, August 24, no year. In part (translated): “You graciously asked me for a promise, Mad

Spanish writer and politician (1867–1928) who achieved renown for his novels dealing with WWI, the most famous of which is The Four Horsemen of the Ap

Vintage ink signature, “Henrik Ibsen, Munchen, Maximilianstrasse 32, den. 17 December 1889,” on an off-white 4.5 x 3.5 stationery card with an image o

Prominent 19th-century Dutch painter (1824–1911). Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Gravenhage, signed on the reverse in black ink, “Jozef Israels,

Pioneering Russian artist (1866–1944) who takes a place among the seminal figures in the development of abstract art. In addition to his influence as

Celebrated Canadian photographer (1908–2002) best known for his portraits of the leading cultural, scientific, and political figures of his time, incl

American pop artist (1960–2010) who began his career in Andy Warhol’s ‘Factory.’ Original hand-embellished oil and screen print artwork on unstretched

Original limited edition hand-embellished oil and screen print artwork on canvas of Grant on the $50 bill, numbered #4/50 CP, 20 x 15 on stretcher bar

TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, April 5, 1961. Letter to an admirer. In part: “I with I could oblige you by sending you some postage sta

Creepshow graphic novel from 1982, 8.25 x 11, signed on the title page in black ballpoint, “Stephen King 10/2/86.” In fine condition, with some mild h

Nine items: one limited edition book, The Husband, New York: Charnel House, 2006, hardcover with slipcase, numbered 63/300, signed on the rear limitat

ALS, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, December 18, 1913. Lawrence writes to “Davies,” from Lerici per Frascherino, Golfo della Spezia, Ita

Souvenir typescript, signed at the bottom in blue ink, “John le Carré,” one page, 8.5 x 11. Two paragraphs from the opening of Chapter One of T...

Orange-bordered unused bookplate with a printed leaf decoration, 4 x 3.25, signed in black ballpoint. In fine condition.

FDC with a cachet honoring John Steinbeck, signed in black ink by Harper Lee and Samuel Beckett and blue ink by William Styron. In fine condition.

Ink signature, “Jack London,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2 card. In fine condition, with uniform toning.

Bank check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out and signed by London, payable to Margaret Cobb for $10.00, stamp-dated January 18, 1912. In fine condition, with l

American writer and diplomat (1819–1891) who, after a long and successful career as a poet, satirist, and essayist, served as minister to the court of