RR Auction: Rare Manuscripts, Documents, and Autographs

Felt tip signature, “Ansel Adams,” on an off-white 5 x 3 lined notepad sheet. In fine condition, with binding holes to the left border and trivial ton

Ukrainian abstract sculpture (1887–1964). Archipenko veered away from the traditional form of neo-classical sculpture to implement the use of negative

Beloved Danish author (1805–1875) best known for such classic fairy tales as The Ugly Duckling, The Red Shoes, and The Emperor’s New Clothes. Exceptio

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Adams in a suit and tie, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with tape remnants to reverse of three edges.

American writer (1857–1948) and feminist. Vintage glossy 4 x 5.75 photo affixed to its original mount to an overall size of 6 x 8, signed and inscribe

British-American poet (1907–1973) best known for such classic verses as ‘September 1, 1939’ and ‘The Age of Anxiety’ and for his musical collaboration

British author and playwright (1889–1981) best known for the 1935 story, National Velvet, which was filmed in 1944 with Elizabeth Taylor. ALS, twice-s

Scottish author and dramatist (1860–1937) best known for the classic children’s play Peter Pan. ALS signed “J. M. Barrie,” one page, 4 x 6, Black Lake

Scottish author and dramatist (1860–1937) best known for the classic children’s play Peter Pan. ALS signed “J. M. Barrie,” one page both sides, 5 x 8,

Eminent French sculptor (1834–1904) best known for designing the Statue of Liberty. Precise ink signature, “For autograph, F. Bartholdi,” on an off-wh

ALS signed “Cecil,” one page both sides, 8 x 10, Reddish House letterhead, no date. Letter to “Arnold.” In part: “I’ve been to London for 3 days—I hav

American author (1856–1919) best known for the children’s classic The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Vintage ink signature and inscription, “To my old army f

ALS signed “Cecil,” one page, 8 x 10, no date. Letter to “Francis.” In part: “I have been busy up to a point and have now put an end to sudden inquiri

Collection of five ALSs, two in pencil, three signed “Cecil,” one signed “Mr. B.,” and one unsigned, all one page, both sides, all to Anita and/or Joh

Two items: original signed and inscribed felt tip sketch of Jaws on a white 8.5 x 11 sheet; and a hardcover first edition later printing copy of Shark

British novelist and historian (1836–1901). ALS signed “W. Besant,” one page, 4.5 x 7, May 8, 1871. In part: “I send you a note from Palmer which plea

Color glossy 11.75 x 18 photo of the cover of the 40th anniversary edition of The Exorcist, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition.

Artist best known for his hand-drawn, one-sided depictions of US banknotes, referred to as ‘Boggs notes.’ Numbered FUN Show Souvenir Card featuring an

Pioneering American photographer and photojournalist (1904–1971) whose iconic photo of the Fort Peck Dam graced the first cover of Life magazine. ALS,

Two hardcover books: a first edition, first printing of Farewell Summer, signed and inscribed on the half-title page; and The Stories of Ray Bradbury,

Signed book: The Bradbury Chronicles. First edition, first printing. NY: William Morrow, 2005. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.25, 384 pages. Signe

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

Important French painter (1882–1963) who, along with Picasso, was one of the seminal figures in the development of Cubism. Original vintage ink sketch

Vintage matte-finish 4 x 6.5 photo of Buck reading, signed in the lower border in black ink. In fine condition, with light paperclip impressions to to

French Realist painter (1827–1906). ALS in French, on a 7.5 x 2.5 clipped slip, August 4, 1898. Letter to Mr. Tedesco. In full (translated): “I send y

ALS, one page, 8.5 x 11, no date. Letter to Andrea Brown. In full: “There are no answers to your questions.” Intersecting folds, one vertical fold pas

Personal check, 8.5 x 3, filled out and signed by Burroughs, “E. R. Burroughs,” payable to E. R. Andrews. DDS for $25.00, February 2, 1939. In fine co

TLS signed “Papa, Edgar Rice Burroughs,” one page both sides, 8 x 10.5, USS Cahaba letterhead, May 27, 1945. Letter to his daughter Joan, from “somewh

TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, February 13, 1939. Letter to an admirer in San Diego. In full: “In reply to your letter of February 9, I

Signed book: No Man’s World. First edition. NY: E. F. Dutton and Co., 1967. Hardcover with dustjacket, 5.75 x 8.25, 414 pages. Signed and inscribed on

French journalist, caricaturist, and photographer (1828–1906). The rival of Nadar in French photography, he is best known for his numerous portraits a

ALS in French, one page, 8.25 x 10.5, February 4, Elin—Aussedat—Annecy letterhead. In full (translated): “I am unfortunately in the South of France a

Influential American-born painter (1844–1926) who became one of the leading lights of the Impressionist movement and one of the first female artists t

Signed book: Lucy Gayheart. Limited signed first edition of 749 copies (this being No. 46). NY: Alfred A. Knopf, 1935. Hardcover, 6.25 x 9.25, 231 pag

ANS in French, one page, 5.74 x 4, New York, no date. Brief boldly penned untranslated postcard to a couple in Paris. In fine condition, with a couple

Title page from The Man in the Lower Ten by Mary Roberts Rinehart, 4.25 x 7, signed in black ink, “A great story!! Howard Chandler Christy, March 4th

Illustrator and painter (1873–1952) who developed the popular image of the Christy Girl. ALS, one page, 5 x 6.5, February 12, 1907. Letter to “Ms. Ogd

Souvenir typescript, one page, 8.5 x 11, signed in black ink. The opening passages of 2001: A Space Odyssey, beginning with “The drought had lasted no

Glossy 10 x 8 photo of the sci-fi writer at an early computer, signed in silver ink, “Arth. C. Clarke.” In fine condition.

ALS, in pencil, signed “S. L. Clemens,” one page, 4.25 x 7, October 12. From the Langham Hotel, Clemens writes to Dr. Fowler. In full: “We have lost y

Business check, 6 x 2.25, filled out in another hand and signed by Cooper, payable to Hay for $20.00, December 1, 1841. In very good condition, with b

French poet and novelist (1842–1908) who was known as ‘the poet of the humble.’ Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Cayol Freres of Marseille, signed

Scottish novelist (1859–1914). Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Russell & Sons of London, signed in the lower border in black ink, “S. R. Cr...

British caricaturist and illustrator (1792–1878) best known for his works satirizing contemporary politics and his illustrations for the works of Char

TLS, one page, 8.25 x 8, Gipsy House letterhead, September 15, 1989. Brief letter to an admirer. In full: “Thank you for your letter. I never send pho

French writer (1822–1896) and founder of the Académie Goncourt and creator of the Prix Goncourt, France’s most prestigious literary prize. Orig...

Austrian painter (1835–1921) known for his genre scenes of Tyrolese peasant life. Original 4 x 6.5 cabinet photo, by Franz Hanfstaengl of Munich, sign

British author (1785–1859) best remembered for his now-classic memoir of his experiments with drugs, Confessions of an English Opium-Eater. Unsigned a

Son of Swiss author Anne Louise Germaine de Stael-Holstein, known as Madame de Stael, who edited her complete works in seventeen volumes. ALS in Frenc

French painter and writer (1870–1943). ALS in French, one page, 4.5 x 6, June 1, 1925. Letter to Gabriel Thomas. In part (translated): “I hope you wil