RR Auction: Rare Manuscripts, Documents and Autographs

French poet, essayist, and philosopher (1871-1945). Vintage 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo, signed vertically in fountain pen. In very good condition, with

Felt tip signature, “Andy Warhol,” on a light blue 5 x 2.5 card affixed below a 5.5 x 7.5 newspaper photo of the artist. In fine condition.

Signed book: All the President’s Men. First edition, later printing. NY: Simon & Schuster, 1974. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.25 x 9.5, 349 page...

English Victorian painter and sculptor (1817–1904) associated with the Symbolist movement and known primarily for his allegorical works. Vintage 4.25

Author and lexicographer (1758-1843) who published the first comprehensive dictionary of American English. DS, three scallop-topped pages on two adjoi

ALS, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, March 17, 1902. Letter to Miss Mary Rawlings. In part: “I am very sorry that I am unable to present

Pulitzer Prize–winning American novelist and dramatist (1897–1975) whose works include such classics as The Bridge of San Luis Rey and Our Town. Uncom

ALS, one page on the reverse of a Yale University postcard, 5.5 x 3.5, postmarked March 12, 1954. Letter to a gentleman. In full: “Fine. Stet! I’ve pu

TLS signed “F. Ll. Wright,” one page, 10.75 x 8.5, Taliesin letterhead, April 26, 1946. Letter to Richard B. Gump in San Francisco. In full: “I like y

Signed book: In the Nature of Materials: The Buildings of Frank Lloyd Wright. First edition, later printing. NY: Duell, Sloan and Pearce, 1942. Hardco

TLS signed “Frank,” four pages, 5.25 x 8.5, Taliesin stationery, no date. Letter to writer, architectural critic, and friend Lewis Mumford. In full: “

TLS signed “F. Ll. W.,” one page, 11 x 8.25, Taliesin letterhead, August 6, 1948. Brief letter to David Henken of Usonia Homes. In full: “We are sendi

Color 7 x 5 postcard photo of Wyeth’s painting entitled ‘Wicker,’ signed and inscribed in black felt tip “For Frank Sanders, Jamie Wyeth.” In fine con

Pearl-finish 9.25 x 7.75 photo of Wyeth’s ‘Fisherman’s Family,’ signed on the reverse in fountain pen, “Dark Harbor Fisherman, 6 x 5 feet, N. C. Wyeth

Hand-addressed envelope, 4.25 x 2.75, postmarked Paris, 1888, addressed in Zola’s hand to “Madame Leopold Alberti, 41 rue Francois, Paris.” In very go

Cartoonist (1899–1979) best known as the creator of Smitty. Original vintage ink sketch of one character knocking the hat off a child’s head and sayin

Color 8 x 10 cardstock photo of Blanc amongst his characters, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “Eh what’s up Fred? ‘Bugs Bunny & Gang’ 4-3...

Stop-motion claymation pioneer (1921–2010) who created Gumby. Color glossy 6 x 4 photo of Gumby with Pokey, signed in black felt tip, with Clokey addi

Author, illustrator, and cartoonist (1891-1964) best known for his comic strip ‘Skippy.’ Two items: one high-quality program for a Crosby exhibition a

Vintage glossy 9.25 x 7.75 photo of DeBeck working on a sketch of Snuffy Smith, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Dick Hyman with every good wi

Color limited edition 19.5 x 19.5 lithograph entitled Cocktail D’Amour, numbered #62/130, signed in the lower border in pencil, “R. Crumb ‘02.” In fin

Iconic American cartoonist (born 1943) who created the classic underground ‘comix’ Zap and Snatch, featuring the overtly sexual escapades of Mr. Natur

Cartoonist (1877–1968) who originated the popular strip Katzenjammer Kids in 1897. When he took a break from Hearst’s New York Journal in 1912, the Jo

Six photos ranging from 8 x 10 to 8.5 x 11, five glossy and one cardstock, four color, of various characters and voice actors, each signed in ink or f

Seven glossy photos, three color, ranging in size from 6.5 x 5 to 8 x 10, each signed and inscribed in blue or black felt tip by the respective Disney

Personal check, 8 x 2.75, filled out in another hand and signed by Disney, “Walter E. Disney,” payable to Orthopedic Hospital for $500.00, stamp-dated

Gorgeous vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 portrait of Disney, boldly signed in fountain pen. In fine condition, with mild creasing to the lower right corne

Vintage matte-finish 9.5 x 7.5 photo of Disney casually leaning on a table in his office, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Dick Hyman, My best

Vintage program for the premiere of Pinocchio at the Pantages Hollywood Theater on February 9, 1940, 8.25 x 10.75, four pages. Signed and inscribed in

Original hand-painted Courvoisier color cel set-up from The Cold-Blooded Penguin segment of The Three Caballeros. The cel has been trimmed to the outl

Magazine cover from the December 27, 1954, issue of Time magazine, 7.5 x 10, featuring an image of Disney surrounded by over 20 of his memorable creat

Original vintage off-white presentation mat, 15.5 x 14.5, which originally held a print or celluloid drawing from Snow White, and now houses a color 1

Signed book: Walt Disney’s Mickey Mouse in Color. Limited edition 3000 copies (this being No. 992). Prescott, Arizona: Another Rainbow Publishing, Inc

Original ink, watercolor, and colored pencil artwork of Donald Duck ready to eat a plate of spaghetti on a 10 x 12 off-white sheet, signed in the lowe

Original ink, watercolor, and colored pencil artwork of Donald Duck covered in kittens on a 10 x 12 off-white sheet, signed in the lower border in bla

Two color photos, one satin-finish 8 x 7.5 photo of Woods and one 8 x 10.5 book photo of Cinderella, each signed in black felt tip, “Ilene Woods, ‘Cin

Hand-painted animation cel from ‘Daffy Duck’s Fantastic Island,’ featuring the Tasmanian Devil, 11 x 9, signed in black felt tip by Freleng. Triple ma

Hand-painted animation cel from ‘1001 Rabbit Tales,’ featuring Yosemite Sam and Bugs Bunny, 12 x 9, signed in black felt tip by Freleng. Triple matted

Vintage matte-finish 7.5 x 9.25 close-up photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Dick Hyman, a swell guy! Rube Goldberg, Jan ‘37.” In fine con

Original vintage signed and inscribed pencil self-portrait on an off-white 10.5 x 13.75 sheet, signed and inscribed “To our keeper Dick Hyman, Rube Go

Signed book: Radioactive Man: Radioactive Repository Volume One. First edition. NY: HarperCollins, 2012. Hardcover with dustjacket, 7 x 10.5, 272 page

Color 48 x 72 bus shelter advertising poster for the Simpsons with an original silver ink sketch of Homer Simpson in the lower right corner, signed in

Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Top Cat and Benny the Ball, signed in blue felt tip by Bill Hanna and Joe Barbera. In fine condition, with a trimmed top

Original hand-inked artwork for a Little Iodine comic strip, ink on artist’s cardstock, 23.5 x 10.75, March 13, 1960, featuring Iodine in pursuit of s

Hand-painted animation cel featuring Popeye and Bluto, 11 x 9, signed in black felt tip by Dan Hunn and Ron Fritz. Triple matted and framed to an over

Seven original pencil production sketches, two of George Jetson, four of Jane Jetson, and one of a small spacecraft, on individual off-white sheets. A

Limited edition hand-painted animation cel entitled ‘Stick ‘Em Up Daffy,’ featuring Daffy Duck in a western scene, numbered #76/300, 11.75 x 9.75, sig

Limited edition hand-painted animation cel featuring Marvin the Martian, Bugs Bunny, and a slew of other Looney Tunes characters, numbered #495/500, 1

Limited edition hand-painted animation cel entitled ‘Rabbit of Seville II,’ featuring Bugs Bunny as Elmer Fudd’s barber, numbered #237/500, 9.75 x 11.

Original ink sketch of Dennis the Menace saying, “Cheer up, Mr. Wilson! The Provinces are comin’ over for a visit!,” to Mr. Wilson, on an off-white 5.

Three items: one limited edition hand-painted animation cel of Chilly Willy the penguin, 10 x 8.75, signed in black felt tip by Lantz; an original ani

Original felt tip sketch of Woody the Woodpecker on an off-white 4.25 x 6 card, signed and inscribed “To Elizabeth Palmer, Walter Lantz 1984.” In fine

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Lee relaxing in sunglasses, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition.

Marvel X-Men comic book, October 1991, 6.5 x 10, signed on the front cover in black felt tip. In fine condition.

Vintage matte-finish 7.25 x 9.5 photo of McManus in profile, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To the Secret Service Agent—Dick Hyman from Geo. Mc

FDC with a cachet honoring United States space achievements, signed in blue felt tip, “Charles M. Schulz.” In fine condition.

Illustrator (1874–1944) known for creating the cartoon cupids, The Kewpies, which were featured in women's magazines and comic strips until her ...

Signed book: Happiness Is a Warm Puppy. First edition, first printing. San Francisco: Determined Productions. Hardcover, 5.5 x 5.75. Signed and inscri

Glossy 9 x 7 CBS promotional photo for What a Nightmare, Charlie Brown, signed in black felt tip, “Charles M. Schulz.” A promotional caption is affixe

Color glossy 10 x 8 photo of the Peanuts gang trimming a Christmas tree, signed in black felt tip by Schulz and also signed by Peter Robbins, the voic

Signed book: Stay with It, Snoopy. First Fawcett Crest edition, first printing. NY: Fawcett Crest, 1980. Paperback, 4.25 x 7. Signed and inscribed on

Vintage glossy 9.25 x 7.25 photo of Segar fishing, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “Best fishes to Dick Hyman—You ol’ slave driver, Segar, 4-19-3

Cartoonist (1900–1975) best known for his comic strip The Little King. Vintage glossy 7.25 x 9.25 photo of Soglow working on a sketch, signed and insc

Hand-painted animation cel featuring Spock, 11.5 x 8, taped against a pre-printed color background. Double matted to an overall size of 18 x 14. In fi

Vintage glossy 9.5 x 7.75 photo of Young at his desk, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Dick with all good wishes Chic Young 5/12/36.” Lightly

Vintage glossy 3.5 x 5.25 postcard photo of Anderson in costume, signed in white ink, “Yours truly, Marian Anderson 1937.” In very good condition, wit

Comical vintage glossy 7 x 9 photo of the highly regarded buffo artist, boldly signed and inscribed in black fountain pen “To William Van Buskirk, Sin

French composer (1838–1875) whose operatic masterpiece, Carmen, was completed just before his untimely death from heart disease. Scarce ALS in French,

Operatic baritone (1897–1943) who came to prominence during the Harlem Renaissance, best known for his role as Joe in Jerome Kern’s Ol' Man Rive...

Vintage pearl-finish 8 x 10 publicity photo, signed and inscribed vertically in the borders in fountain pen “A Madam Clara Bell, Emma Calve 1923.” In

Vintage 3.25 x 5.5 postcard photo, signed in fountain pen, “Enrico Caruso 1907.” In very good condition, with moderate silvering to some darker portio

Famed German composer (1833–1897) whose works in the Classical spirit, written in the midst of the Romantic era, take a place among the most enduring

AMQS, signed “Pablo Casals,” on the cover of a Pablo Casals Master Class program from the University of California in 1960, 5.75 x 8.25. Casals pens t

Program for El Pessebre by Pablo Casals performed with the New Orleans Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra, 6 x 9, 48 pages, November 12, 1963, signed on

ALS in French, one page, 6.5 x 8.75, December 29, 1929. Untranslated letter in French, mentioning Mozart. In fine condition, with light scattered crea

Popular Italian operatic soprano (1874–1944) known as one of the great beauties of her day. Lovely vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 Blancke-Harris portrait

Vintage 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo of Chaliapin in full costume as Mephistopheles in Faust, signed vertically in black fountain pen. In fine condition,

French composer and pianist (1857–1944). Vintage 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo, signed and inscribed in black ink “A Mademoiselle Marie de Barros, C. Chami

Vintage pearl-finish 8 x 10 Pach Brothers portrait of Corona and a dog, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Mrs. Sylvia—With love and admiration,

Scottish-born German composer (1864–1932) of operas and much orchestral and piano music. Vintage 3.25 x 5.25 British postcard photo, signed vertically

French army officer and composer (1760–1836) who wrote the words and music to the French national anthem, La Marseillaise. ALS in French, signed “Roug

French composer (1865–1935) best known for ‘The Sorcerer’s Apprentice,’ interpreted to delightful effect in Disney’s Fantasia. ALS in French, two page

Beautifully penned ALS in Italian, to the music critic Isidoro Cambiasi, December 6 [1832] one page, 4.75 x 7. Letters of Glinka can only been obtaine

Russian composer (1864–1956) who studied with Rimsky-Korsakov and produced five symphonies and much other orchestral, sacred, and chamber music. Rare

Vintage pearl-finish 10 x 8 photo of Heifetz in deep concentration as he bows his violin, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “A Maria Antonieta—Por

Vintage fountain pen signature, “Jascha Heifetz, 1934,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2.25 album page affixed to a same-size mount. In fine condition.

Czech composer, musical theorist, folklorist, publicist, and teacher (1854–1928); one of the most important opera composers of the first half of the 2

Enormously popular Czech-born violin virtuoso (1880–1940). AMQS on an off-white 7 x 5 album page dated June 11. Kubelik beautifully pens the first thr

ANS in German at the bottom of a 5.75 x 4 black-bordered mourning card, September 1947. Untranslated note in German. In fine condition. Lehar’s wife,

Satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Menotti, signed and inscribed in the lower border in black felt tip “For Dr. Warner Nash, Gian Carlo Menotti, 1985.” In f

ALS in French, signed “Massenet,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, December 10, 1899. Letter to a friend. In part (translated): “I am thi

French composer (1842–1912) best known for such operas as ‘Manon,’ ‘Werther,’ and ‘Thais.’ AMQS on a 3.5 x 5.5 picture postcard with an image of Miles

ALS in French, signed “Meyerbeer,” one page, 5.25 x 8.25, no date. Letter asking for an appointment with the painter Camille Roqueplan. In fine condit

Italian-born composer and opera director (1771–1839) who was one of the first teachers of the young Franz Liszt. ALS in French, signed “F. Paer,” one

Prolific and prodigiously talented French Romantic composer (1835–1921) of such timeless works as the ‘Organ’ Symphony,’ the opera ‘Samson et Dalila,’

ALS in Italian, signed “G. Puccini,” one page, 6.25 x 9.75, personal letterhead, February 18, 1910. Letter to Mr. Rocca at the Grand Theater of Montpe

Fantastic vintage 4.25 x 6 magazine photo of Rachmaninoff by F. A. Swaine, signed vertically in black fountain pen. Affixed to a sheet of about the sa

Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of the conductor, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “For Ms. Sherry, very sincerely, Eugene Ormandy.” In fine con

Prolific and prodigiously talented French Romantic composer (1835–1921) of such timeless works as the ‘Organ’ Symphony,’ the opera ‘Samson et Dalila,’

Ink signature, “John Philip Sousa, 1903” on an off-white 3.75 x 2 card. A few spots of soiling, and pencil matting guides and mounting remnants to the