RR Auction: Rare Manuscripts, Documents, and Autographs

Color 18.75 x 25 print entitled ‘Family Tree,’ signed in black ink. In very good condition, with Rockwell’s signature faded, but still legible, toning

Ballpoint signature and inscription, “My best wishes to Sonny Raley, sincerely, Norman Rockwell,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. In fine condition. Accom

French decadent poet (1846–1903) with a flair for the macabre, he went mad and died in an asylum. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Melandri of Par

French Fauvist and Expressionist painter, and printmaker in lithography and etching (1871–1958). Rare vintage matte-finish 6.75 x 4.5 head-and-shoulde

Beautiful vintage matte-finish 10 x 13.75 portrait of Russell with his pipe, signed in the lower border in fountain pen by Russell and the photographe

Unusual ‘ghost signature’ done by Carl Sandburg. Sandburg has written an admirer’s name, “Carl Haverlin,” vertically on an off-white 9 x 7.25 sheet, a

TLS signed “Bill Saroyan,” one page, 8.5 x 11, April 5, 1958. Letter to Howard Cady at G. P. Putnam’s Sons. In part: “I wish you had dreaded less and

Signed book: Nutcracker. First edition. NY: Crown Publishers, 1984. Hardcover with dustjacket, 10.25 x 10.25, 102 pages. Signed and inscribed on the h

Two signatures: one felt tip signature, “Dr. Seuss,” on an off-white 5.25 x 3.5 card; and one felt tip signature, “Best from Friz Freleng,” on an off-

Glossy 5 x 7 close-up photo, signed and inscribed in the lower border in black felt tip “With best wishes to Mark Vardakis—Dr. Seuss.” In fine conditi

Glossy 3.5 x 5 head-and-shoulders photo, signed and inscribed in black ink “For Selwyn C. Gamble, with best wishes, Dr. Seuss.” In fine condition, wit

Victorian painter (1855–1926) and wife of explorer Henry M. Stanley. ALS, one page both sides, 4.5 x 7, August 1, 1891. Letter to C. F. Lehmann at “Ho

Boston-born Baptist minister and academic (1808–1895) best known as the lyricist of ‘America’ (‘My Country, ‘Tis of Thee’), written while he was a stu

Animal painter (1819–1894) and member of the Royal Scottish Academy. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by J. Moffat of Edinburgh, signed in the lower

Ballpoint signature, “John Steinbeck,” on a white card. Double matted with a portrait of Steinbeck to an overall size of 12 x 16. In very fine conditi

TLS, one lightweight page, 8.5 x 11, Athens, May 5, 1962. Letter to Ruth Bishop. In part: “Thank you for your very helpful letter. I have written to M

Irish author (1847–1912) best known for his horror classic Dracula. Ink signature, “Bram Stoker,” on an off-white 3 x 1.75 slip, clipped from a letter

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

Important Swedish novelist and playwright (1849–1912) who takes a place among the most influential figures in the development of modern theater. ALS i

Souvenir typescript, one page, 8.5 x 11, from his Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, Confessions of Nat Turner, signed at the top in black felt tip. In fin

American writer (1849–1923) known for his poems, ‘prose pastorals,’ and nonfiction books entitled Indian Wars of New England and Maine Pioneer Settlem

German playwright and novelist (1857–1928). Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo, signed in the lower border in black ink and dated 1894. In fine conditi

Bengali poet, playwright, philosopher, and author (1861–1941) who became the first non-European to win a Nobel Prize (Literature) in 1913. AQS, one pa

Bengali poet, playwright, philosopher, and author (1861–1941) who became the first non-European to win a Nobel Prize (Literature) in 1913. Vintage ink

Questionnaire, three sides of two adjoining pages, 5.25 x 7.25. This form was used by J.M. Dent & Sons Ltd. for use by their Advertising and Sal...

American author (1850–1939) best known for her popular poem ‘Curfew Must Not Ring Tonight.’ Original 5 x 7.5 cabinet photo by Dammand of Pacific Beach

Visitor’s book page, 8 x 9.75 lightly-lined, stamp-dated October 20, 1911. Page features signatures of Oxford University undergraduates, as well as th

Three-volume set of The Lord of the Rings trilogy, signed in the second volume, The Two Towers. Second edition, third impression. London: George Allen

Russian novelist and moral philosopher (1828–1910) best known for his epic novels War and Peace and Anna Karenina. Crisp vintage fountain pen signatur

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

Famous Russian battle painter (1842–1904) who was one of the first Russian artists to be widely recognized abroad. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo b

Souvenir typescript, one page, 8.5 x 10.75, an excerpt from The Plot, signed at the top in blue ballpoint. In fine condition, with mild toning to the

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

Color 3.75 x 5 postcard of Warhol’s ‘Flowers,’ signed in the lower border in black felt tip. Matted and framed to an overall size of 8.5 x 9.5. In fin

Souvenir typescript, five pages, 8.5 x 11, an excerpt from his play Ballad of a Sweet Dream of Peace, signed at the conclusion in red ballpoint, “Robe

English writer (1903–1966) best known for darkly humorous and satirical novels. Scarce ALS, one page both sides, 4.5 x 7, White’s letterhead, June 10,

Eminent British writer (1866–1946) who pioneered the science fiction genre with such classic novels as The Time Machine, War of the Worlds, and The In

Pioneering and influential American-born artist (1834–1903), best known for his distinctively evocative portraits, city and landscapes, and the ‘Arran

Irish writer (1854–1900) and leader of the Aesthetic Movement, known for such works as The Picture of Dorian Gray, The Importance of Being Earnest, an

Author (1867–1957) famous for writing Little House on the Prairie. Scarce ALS, one page, 5.5 x 7.25, Rocky Ridge Farm, Mansfield, Missouri, March 25,

Christmas card, measuring 5.5 x 4 closed, bearing an image of a candle on the front and a printed message inside, signed inside in black ink by Wilder

Signed book: The Theatre of Tennessee Williams, Volume 2. Later printing. NY: New Directions, 1971. Hardcover with dustjacket, 5.75 x 8.25, 591 pages.

Journalist and financial expert (1834–1916) who at one time was editor-in-chief and part-owner of the Chicago Tribune. Original 4 x 6.5 cabinet photo

English humorist (1881–1975) whose work included novels, short stories, plays, poems, song lyrics, and numerous pieces of journalism. Souvenir typesc

ALS in French, one page both sides, 5.25 x 8.25, Librarie De L. Hachette letterhead, April 5, 1864. Letter to a gentleman sending four years of issue

Swedish artist (1860–1920) who became internationally successful as one of the most acclaimed painters of his era. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo o

Two FDCs: one with a cachet honoring the Love Stamp, with original signed ink sketches from Charles Schulz, Hank Ketcham, Bil Keane, and Mike Peters;

Stop-motion claymation pioneer (1921–2010) who created Gumby. ALS, one page, lightly-lined, 5.5 x 7.75, colorful illustrated Gumby letterhead, July 17

Author, illustrator, and cartoonist (1891–1964) best known for his comic strip ‘Skippy.’ Original vintage signed and inscribed ink sketch of Skippy in

Signed book: Dumbo. Concurrent printing, softcover, 10 x 9. Walt Disney Productions, 1941. Softcover, 10 x 9. Signed inside by several Disney animator

Signed book: Treasures of Disney Animation Art. NY: Artabras, 1982. Hardcover with dustjacket, 15.25 x 12, 319 pages. Signed on the half-title page an

Signed book: The Art of Animation. First edition. NY: Simon & Schuster, 1958. Hardcover, 8.25 x 11.25, 181 pages. Boldly signed and inscribed on...

Signed book: Our Friend the Atom. First edition. NY: Simon & Schuster, 1965. Hardcover with dustjacket, 8.25 x 11.25, 165 pages. Signed and insc...

Signed book: Walt Disney’s Bongo. Racine, Wisconsin: Whitman Publishing, 1948. Hardcover, 4.75 x 6.5, 36 pages. Signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint

Signed book: Ferdinand the Bull. Wisconsin: Whitman Publishing Company, 1938. Softcover, 9 x 12. Signed and inscribed in black ink on the cover, “To S

Original 14 x 18 light green mat, which originally held a Lady and the Tramp cel, signed in red artist’s pencil, “Walt Disney.” The mat is displayed w

Original 15.5 x 14.5 mat, which originally held a Cinderella cel, signed in green artist’s pencil, “Walt Disney,” and inscribed underneath in another

Signed book: Vanishing Prairie. NY: Simon & Schuster, undated. Hardcover, 9 x 11.75, 74 pages. Signed and inscribed in black felt tip on the fir...

Personal check, 8.25 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Disney, “Walter E. Disney,” payable to Orthopedic Hospital for $500.00, stamp-dated

Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Snow White, signed in black felt tip by Adriana Caselotti; and a color glossy 10 x 8 photo from Sleeping Beauty, signed i

Original artwork for a Mutt and Jeff 11-panel comic strip entitled ‘That Must Make It a Duce Set,’ ink on artist’s cardstock, 25.25 x 17, September 19

American illustrator (1871–1952). Original vintage signed ink sketch of three well-dressed gentlemen waiting for a woman outside of a stage door on an

Original signed and inscribed ink and paint sketch of Woody Woodpecker on an off-white 11 x 13.25 piece of artist’s board. Signed and inscribed at the

Walter Lantz Productions, Inc. payroll check, 8.25 x 3, filled out in type and signed by Lantz, “Walter Lantz,” payable to himself for $800, April 1,

Two original hand-inked Spiderman comic strips on individual off-white pieces of artist’s cardstock, approximately 13 x 5, each signed twice in black

Signed book: I Never Promised You an Apple Orchard: The Collected Writings of Snoopy. NY: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1973. Hardcover with dustjacket,

Signed book: Happiness is a Warm Puppy. San Francisco: Determined Productions, 1962. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6 x 6. Signed and inscribed in black b

TLS signed “Charles M. Schulz,” one page, 6 x 7, illustrated personal letterhead, March 28, 1980. Schulz writes to Jean Lewis. In full: “The album arr

Signed book: Happy Birthday, Charlie Brown. First edition. NY: Random House, 1979. Hardcover with dustjacket, 9.75 x 9.25, 160 pages. Signed in blue b

Signed book: Happiness is a Warm Puppy. Later printing. NY: Scholastic Book Services, 1962. Paperback, 5.5 x 5.5. Signed and inscribed in black felt t

TLS signed “Charles M. Schulz,” one page, 7.25 x 11, Charles M. Schulz Creative Associates letterhead, May 3, 1996. In full: “I don’t think you have a

Signed book: The Unsinkable Charlie Brown. First edition. NY: Holt, Rinehart, and Winston, 1966. Paperback, 5.25 x 8. Signed and inscribed in green fe

Signed book: Snoopy and ‘It Was a Dark and Stormy Night.’ First edition. NY: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1971. Hardcover with dustjacket, 5.5 x 8.25.

Color 8 x 8 print entitled ‘Charlie Brown’s All Stars,’ signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “For Evelyn—Charles M. Schulz.” In fine condition Acco

USGA booklet entitled “A Call to Feet, Golf Is a Walking Game,” 4 x 6.25, 16 pages. Signed on the front cover in black felt tip, “Charles M. Schulz.”

Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Snoopy and Woodstock, dressed in tuxedos and celebrating, signed in blue felt tip, “Charles M. Schulz.” In fine condition

Magazine cover from the April 1969 issue of Family Circle, signed in black felt tip, “Charles M. Schulz.” In very good condition, with scattered light

Charming original signed felt tip sketch of Big Bird on an off-white 9 x 12 card. In very fine condition. Accompanied by a photo taken at time of sign

Dynamite Muscle - Limited edition hand-painted animation cel, numbered 39/500, 13.75 x 10.5, of Popeye flexing his muscles after downing some spinach,

Bettu on Stage - Limited edition hand-painted animation cel, numbered 144/200, 11 x 13, showing Betty Boop singing on stage, signed in black ink by Wa

Popular German composer and choral conductor (1819–1885). AMQS on an off-white 5 x 3 sheet. Abt pens eight bars of music and lyrics, signing twice and

Vintage 3.5 x 5.5 photo postcard of a Chilean seashore, signed on the reverse in ballpoint, “Marian Anderson Stgo., May 31st, 1951,” with a small clip

Italian violinist, composer, and conductor (1822–1903) best known for Il Corsaro and the song ‘Il Bacio.’ Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite photo of Ar

Belgian composer, pianist and teacher (1851–1912). AMQS on an off-white 4.5 x 7.5 sheet. Blockx pens four bars from one of his works, labeled “Andante

Important Italian composer, pianist, and conductor (1866–1924) best known for his complex contrapuntal keyboard works. Vintage ink signature, “Ferrucc

Glossy 9.5 x 7 photo of Callas with a journalist in France, signed in black felt tip, “Maria Callas, 1962.” In very good condition, with scattered sur

Signed book: I Grandi Interpreti: Maria Callas. Milan: G. Ricordi & C., 1957. Cardstock paperback, 7.25 x 10.5, 30 pages, containing numerous ph...

Venezuelan pianist, singer, composer, and conductor (1853–1917). Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Hermann Herzfeld of Dresden, signed on the image

Fountain pen signature, “Souvenir de F Chaliapin 1929,” on an off-white 4.5 x 6.75 album page. In fine condition, with some scattered light toning, ma

French composer and pianist (1857–1944). Original 4.25 x 6 cabinet photo of Chaminade at her piano, by Mendelssohn of London, inscribed in the lower r

French composer (1860–1956) best known for his opera Louise. Vintage matte-finish 4.25 x 6 photo of Charpentier in a suit and hat, signed and inscribe

French composer, best known for his opera Louise (1860–1956). ALS in French, signed “G. Charpentier,” one page, 5.25 x 8.25, no date. Untranslated let

Three photos: one 3.5 x 4.5 program photo of Igor Stravinsky conducting, signed in fountain pen, “I. Stravinsky, 1941”; one glossy 5 x 7.25 portrait o

Three photos: one vintage 3.5 x 5.5 cardstock photo of Franz Lehar, dated June 10, 1927, signed in the lower border in fountain pen, “Lehar”; one vint

Four items: one vintage 6 x 7.75 print of a painting of John Alden Carpenter, signed and inscribed in black ink, “With best wishes to Frank Parker, fr

Four items: one two-bar chorale AMQS by Sir Michael Costa with the lyrics, “Help me O Lord!,” signed below in black ink, “M. Costa, 59 Eccleston Squar

Five items: one 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo of Arthur Nikisch; one black ink signature, “Arthur Nikisch, Prag, 8/V 1902,” on a 6 x 9 off-white sheet; one

Six items: one vintage 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo of Jan Kubelik, inscribed in an unknown hand and signed in fountain pen, and dated May 23, 1931; one t

Army officer and composer (1835–1918) and a member of the group of Russian composers known as ‘The Five.’ Uncommon AMQS on an off-white 5.5 x 1.75 she

AMQSs by Vincent d’Indy and Charles Marie Widor on opposing sides of an off-white 7.5 x 4.75 album page. D’Indy pens five bars identified as “Tecla (W