RR Auction: Rare and Obscure Signed Photography

Western artist and writer (1907–2001) known for his murals and the novels The Brave Bulls and The Wonderful Country. TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, personal

French writer (1810–1864). Original 2.25 x 4 full-length carte-de-visite photo of Lecomte in his overcoat and holding his hat and walking stick by Dis

Engraver, illustrator, and publisher (1821–1880) best known for his Civil War illustrations and various periodicals. Vintage ink signature, “Faithfull

Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist and author (1889–1974), founder and associate editor of New Republic, who was among the first to introduce the conce

British author (1885–1952) who wrote over 150 volumes under the pseudonym Marjorie Bowen. Original 4 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Dover Street Studios of Lo

Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of Lowell, by Allen of Boston, signed in the lower border in black ink, “J. R. Lowell.” In fine condition.

Astounding late 1800s mounted albumen photograph of Lowell, 13.5 x 16, by F. Gutekunst of Philadelphia, affixed to a slightly larger original mount. C

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

ALS signed “J. R. Lowell,” one page, 4.25 x 6.5, March 11, 1870. Letter to Pennington and Son, Philadelphia booksellers. In part: “I have looked over

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

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

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

Painter, sculptor, and illustrator (1875–1921) heavily influenced by the west. Color 6 x 9.75 magazine photo of one of Marchand’s western scenes, sign

Belgian-born artist (1889–1972) best known as one of the 20th century’s most skilled practitioners in the art of the woodcut. ALS in French, one page,

Photographer and photographic supplier. Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait by McAllister & Brother of Philadelphia, signed on the reverse...

German painter (1813–1886), commonly known as Meyer von Bremen, who specialized in Biblical, peasant, and family scenes. Crystal-clear original 2.25 x

German painter (1808–1879) known for his romantic genre paintings and depictions of peasant life. ALS in German, signed “E. Meyerheim,” one page both

English painter and illustrator (1829–1896) and an innovator of the Pre-Raphaelite movement. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by Elliott and Fr

Print of one of Miller’s paintings, 8.5 x 11, entitled ‘Echolalia,’ signed in the lower border in black ink. In fine condition.

Signed book: More Very Young Songs. First edition, limited issue numbered #95/100. London: Methuen & Co., Ltd., 1928. Hardcover, 10.25 x 13, 40 ...

Distinguished Spanish artist (1893–1983) best known for his colorful surrealist imagery. Color 4.25 x 6.75 book photo of one of Miro’s works, signed i

TLS, one page, 4.5 x 7, personal letterhead, December 10, 1957. Letter to art historian William Gaunt, who had just published Teach Yourself to Study

Glossy 8 x 10 portrait of the sculptor, signed at the bottom in black felt tip. In fine condition.

American artist (1841–1920) who documented American life, best known for his portraits and work during the Civil War. Exceptional original 11.75 x 9.5

English still life painter (1826–1893) of fruit and flowers. Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of Mutrie seated in a fancy gown by an anonymou

Pseudonym of Gaspard-Felix Tournachon (1820–1910), a French photographer, caricaturist, journalist, novelist, and balloonist. ALS in French, signed “N

Pseudonym of Gaspard-Felix Tournachon (1820–1910), a French photographer, caricaturist, journalist, novelist, and balloonist. ALS in French, signed “N

First National Bank check, 8.5 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Nast, payable to The American Deposit and Loan Co. for $463.15, July 31,

Inventor who devoted himself to the pursuit of photography. He was also the publisher of the American Journal of Photography. Original unsigned 4 x 5.

Irish biographer and novelist. Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite full-length portrait of O’Meara in a dress by Le Jeune of Paris, signed on the reverse

Early 1900s mounted photograph, 10.25 x 13.5, of the famed American author, affixed to its slightly larger original mount. The image is clean though a

Souvenir typescript, one page, 8.5 x 11, an excerpt from the beginning of The Assassins, signed at the top in black felt tip. In fine condition, with

French painter (1806–1879) who specialized in landscapes, scenes of monuments, and urban landscapes. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by Nadar,

Italian landscape and animal painter (1812–1888). Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo of Palizzi holding his hat by Carjat, signed in the lower bo

Poet and president of the Manhattan Insurance Company. Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite bust portrait by W. Kurtz of New York, signed and inscribed on

English writer. Original 2.5 x 4.25 carte-de-visite photo by J. Douglas of Glasgow, signed in the lower border in black ink, “Andrew Paton, Glasgow, S

American actor and author (1791–1852). His most famous single work is the song ‘Home, Sweet Home.’ Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by Case and

Color satin-finish 8.5 x 8.5 photo of Picasso sitting in a chair in his studio, a cigarette in his left hand, signed in the lower border in black ink

Important English actor, playwright, and director (1855–1934). Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Pinero writing at his desk by John Edwards of Lond

Souvenir typescript, one page, 8.5 x 11, an excerpt from chapter 21 of Paper Lion, signed and inscribed at the top in blue felt tip, “Very best wishes

Politician, author, and editor who published Sense and Nonsense. Original 2.25 x 4 full-length carte-de-visite photo of Pomeroy at his desk by Fredric

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

American neoclassical sculptor (1805–1873). Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait by L. Powers of Florence, signed in the lower border in black in

Editor of the Louisville Journal (1802–1870) who attracted readers through satire, exaggerated reporting, and overt bigotry. Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de

Soldier, publisher, and author (1844–1930) and eldest son of publisher George Palmer Putnam. Vintage matte-finish 2.25 x 3 oval photo by Elliott and F

Writer (1839–1908) best remembered as the lyricist of the song, ‘Maryland, My Maryland.’ Vintage ink signature, “James R. Randall,” on an off-white 3.

Writer best remembered as the lyricist of the song, ‘Maryland, My Maryland.’ AQS, one page on an 8.5 x 11 sheet, The Augusta Chronicle letterhead, Aug

American author and poet (1849–1916) best known for writing in ‘Hoosier’ dialect and for his children’s poems. ALS signed “J. W. Riley,” one page, 4 x

AQS, signed “James Whitcomb Riley,” on an off-white 4.5 x 3.5 card. Riley pens a couplet from his poem ‘The All-Kind Mother,’ first published in 1889:

American author and poet (1849–1916) best known for writing in ‘Hoosier’ dialect and for his children’s poems. Original 4 x 6.5 black-bordered cabinet