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

TNS in French, signed in pencil, “H. Matisse,” one page on a 6 x 4 postcard depicting Matisse’s ‘Le repos de la danseuse,’ no date but postmarked Janu

Color 12.5 x 25.5 poster entitled ‘Statue of Liberty Version Six’, signed at the bottom of the image in black felt tip, “For Alan, love Max, 1981.” Fa

Signed book: Death of a Salesman. Copyright page indicates “Second printing before publication.” NY: Viking Press, 1949. Hardcover, 5.5 x 8.25, 139 pa

Signed book: Miro Lithographs II. Limited edition of 5000 copies (this being No. 169). NY: Leon Amiel, 1975. Hardcover with dustjacket, 10 x 13, 252 p

American author (1900–1949) whose single novel, Gone With the Wind, became one of the best-sellers of all time and spawned one of the most fabled movi

Highly influential French painter (1840–1926) who was among the leading figures of the impressionist movement, which took its name from the title of o

Satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Morrison with her son, signed in blue ballpoint. In fine condition.

Color 7.5 x 10.75 book photo of Neiman’s Elvis portrait, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Neiman with his famous handlebar mustache, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.

TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, April 26, 1978. Letter to Jim Stieglitz. In full: “I must say to you that I find your telephone conversation very unpleasant.

Large felt tip signature, “Georgia O’Keeffe,” on an off-white 9.25 x 5 cardstock sheet. In fine condition.

Ink signature, “Maxfield Parrish,” on an off-white 4.25 x 2.75 card. In fine condition, with some adhesive remnants to the borders and extremely faint

American playwright (1888–1953) who occupies a central place in the history of twentieth-century drama. Among his most famous works are The Iceman Com

Pencil signature, “Picasso,” on an off-white 5 x 2 slip removed from a signed limited edition book. Beautifully double matted and framed with a print

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Peale in his office, signed in black felt tip. Scattered creases, some spotting to the finish, and a lightly trimmed left edge,

Poet, novelist and short story writer (1932–1963), who committed suicide after her separation from her husband and a long bout with depression. Virtua

Signed book: The Godfather. Later printing. NY: G.P. Putnam’s Sons, 1969. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6 x 8.5, 446 pages. Signed and inscribed on the f

Pulitzer Prize–winning American writer (1890–1980) best known for such enduring stories as ‘The Jilting of Granny Weatherall’ and the novel Ship of Fo

DS, two pages, 8.5 x 11, on The Ayn Rand Letter, Inc. letterhead, June 16, 1976. An agreement between Rand and the Palo Alto Book Service to publish t

Vintage 7 x 10.25 photo of a reproduction of a Renoir, featuring a young woman holding flowers. The photograph is an authentication of one of his most

Signed book: Believe It or Not! Later printing. NY: Simon & Schuster, 1929. Hardcover, 6 x 9, 172 pages. Signed and inscribed on the first free ...

Highly regarded and influential Mexican artist (1886–1957) who earned international acclaim—and stirred controversy—for his powerful, politically char

Ballpoint signature, “Sincerely, Norman Rockwell,” on an off-white 4 x 2 card. Matted with a photo of Rockwell working on an illustration to an overal

TLS signed “Norman,” one page, 5.75 x 7.5, personal letterhead, June 20, 1975. Letter to a patron. In full: “I did not blow fixative on these drawings

Color 28.5 x 8.75 print entitled ‘Stockbridge Main Street at Christmas,’ signed in black ink, “Sincerely, Norman Rockwell.” Matted and framed to an ov

Important French writer (1935–2004) who attained international prominence with the publication of her first novel, Bonjour Tristesse, at the age of 18

Vintage 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo of a Rodin marble sculpture of Madame Fenaille, signed in full in black ink, “Auguste Rodin.” Photo is captioned at t

Signed book: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. First edition. London: Bloomsbury, 1998. Paperback, 5 x 7.75, 251 pages. Signed on the dedicatio

Seminal and highly lauded French sculptor (1840–1917) whose works, including the iconic The Kiss and The Thinker, earned him a place among the most in

Signed book: Good Morning America. Later printing (library edition). NY: Harcourt, Brace and Company, 1928. Hardcover, 5.75 x 8.25, 249 pages. Signed

TLS, one page, 8.5 x 6, Connemara Farm letterhead, December 13, 1958. Letter to a gentleman. In full: “Your letter of December 9 informing me of my no

Distinguished American-born artist (1856–1925) who spent most of his career as an expatriate in Europe. While he painted a variety of subjects in vari

English poet, author and soldier (1886–1967) who was decorated for bravery on the Western Front and became one of the leading poets of the First World

Original signed and inscribed ink sketch of a creature from Where the Wild Things Are, on an off-white 8 x 10 sheet, signed and inscribed “For Dave Zi

Casual glossy 5 x 7 turtlenecked portrait, nicely signed and inscribed in the lower border in black felt tip, "With best wishes to Chadwick #IV...

Original signed pencil sketch of an inebriated pig pulling a cart full of happy children, with an owl and a beehive on the back of the cart, a monkey

Crisp ink signature, “G. Bernard Shaw,” with a flamboyant final flourish, on an off-white slip. Double matted and framed with a photo of Shaw to an ov

Souvenir typescript, one page, 8.5 x 11, from the first chapter of Stegner’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, Angle of Repose, signed at the conclusion i

TLS signed “G. Bernard Shaw,” one page, 8 x 10, personal letterhead, December 3, 1909. Letter to friend and scholar Gilbert Murray. In full: “I write

Vintage fountain pen signature and inscription, “For W. H. Hill from John Steinbeck,” on an off-white 5 x 3.5 card. In fine condition, with a light di

Stoker was an Irish author (1847–1912) best known for his horror classic Dracula. Irving (1838–1905) was a prominent British stage actor who was the

Distinguished author (1811–1896) whose epochal 1852 novel Uncle Tom’s Cabin brought the issue of slavery to the forefront of American consciousness an

Polish-born American artist (1894–1951) best known for his works on Jewish subjects and his anti-Axis illustrations and caricatures during World War I

Catholic priest (1845–1909) who served as a Confederate blockade runner during the Civil War before becoming a widely published poet, with work appear

America's first great woman journalist (1857–1944) known as one of the leading ‘muckrakers’ of the progressive era. Vintage 3.75 x 5.5 photo by ...

ANS signed “A. Tennyson,” one page, 4.25 x 4, no date. In full: “I am generally at home. I only returned from the Isle of Wright yesterday—found your

Bold ink signature, in Cyrillic, on an off-white 4.5 x .75 clipped slip dated 1902. In fine condition, with some mild toning. Accompanied by an unsign

Important French painter and printmaker (1864–1901) whose lively, colorful portrayals of the people and places of fin-de-siècle Paris take a pl...

Important French painter and printmaker (1864–1901) whose lively, colorful portrayals of the people and places of fin-de-siècle Paris take a pl...

French writer (1828–1905) whose classic novels, including A Journey to the Center of the Earth and Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, helped lay t