RR Auction: Rare and Obscure Signed Photography

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

Irish nationalist, writer, and painter, who worked under the pseudonym AE (1867–1935). ALS signed “AE,” one page, 8.5 x 11, The AE Committee letterhea

Eminent French author (1804–1876), born Amantine-Lucile-Aurore Dupin, better known by the masculine pen name she adopted early in her career. An early

Highly popular and great portrait photographer (1821–1896), renowned for his portraits of the stars of late-19th-century American theater. Excellent i

Highly popular and great portrait photographer (1821–1896), renowned for his portraits of the stars of American theater. ALS signed “Sarony,” one page

Highly popular and great portrait photographer (1821–1896), renowned for his portraits of the stars of American theater. Ink signature, “Oblige yours

Highly popular and great portrait photographer (1821–1896), renowned for his portraits of the stars of late-19th-century American theater. Unsigned or

Painter (1861–1912) widely known for his art of the western frontier. Vintage 3.75 x 5 magazine photo of an armed horseman, signed in the lower border

Signed book: Love and Joy About Letters. First edition. NY: Grossman Publishers, 1963. Hardcover with slipcase, 13.75 x 10.25, 79 pages. Signed and in

Original early 1900s gelatin silver photograph, 6 x 8, of the great writer. A great, sharp studio pose. His name is written on the back in an unknown

Ink signature, “Bernard Shaw,” on an off-white 2.25 x .5 slip affixed to a 3.5 x 2.5 card. In fine condition, with a couple trivial stray ink marks.

Original lightweight 5.75 x 7.75 portrait of Shaw in a suit and tie. In fine condition, with some light silvering to background, a crease to lower lef

English poet and critic (1887–1964). Signed book: Popular Song. Large paper edition of 500 copies (this being No. 477). London: Faber and Gwyer, 1928.

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

American poet, editor, and critic (1833–1908). Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by F. Gutekunst of Philadelphia, signed in the lower border in black

English writer (1847–1929) who lived in India and wrote of Anglo-Indian life. Original 3.25 x 4.5 oval photo by Catherine Edmonds, affixed to its orig

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

Scottish sculptor (1804–1891) best known for sculptures displayed in Edinburgh, including one of Sir Walter Scott. Original 4 x 6.5 cabinet photo by M

Expatriate American writer (1874–1946) best known for novels, poetry, and opera libretti marked by a distinctive, playfully experimental, sometimes no

American author (1843–1909) who published under the name Pip Pepperpod. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by Chalmers and Wolfe of San Francisco

Nice 1860s albumen carte-de-visite bust portrait of Stowe, 2.5 x 4, by DeLamater of Hartford. Ink note to lower border, pencil notes to reverse, and o

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

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

British illustrator (1820–1914) best known for his collaborations with Lewis Carroll on the Alice in Wonderland books. Original 2.5 x 3.75 carte-de-vi

Three circa 1860–1870s albumen cartes-de-visite, each approximately 2.5 x 4, of Tennyson. General light wear and aging, one has trimmed corners, all t

Two original circa 1860s albumen cartes-de-visite of Thackeray, 2.5 x 4, one by Cundall, Downs & Co. and one by Herbert Watkins. Pencil notes on...

Canadian photographer (1864–1929) who specialized in both portraits and landscapes. Original gelatin silver print photo by Thomas, 9 x 7, affixed to a

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

Striking albumen card photograph of Tolstoy, 4,25 x 7.5, affixed to a 6 x 10 mount. A small vintage paper label on the reverse identifies the image as

English writer, and poet, and the author of Proverbial Philosophy (1810–1889). Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by J. H. Shelley, signed in the

Writer and photographer (1880–1964) who was the literary executor of Gertrude Stein. Signed book: The Tiger in the House. Limited first edition. NY: A

Signed book: Peter Whiffle. Later printing. NY: Alfred A. Knopf, 1927. Hardcover, 6.5 x 8, 244 pages. Signed and inscribed on the second free end page

English novelist (1856–1911) who wrote under the pen name John Strange Winter. Original 4 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Vaughan posing with a young child by

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

English historical painter (1816–1879) best known for his murals in the Palace of Westminster. Original 2.5 x 3.5 carte-de-visite photo of Ward holdin

Journalist and author (1855–1914) who published stories of railroads and their operations. Original 4 x 6.5 cabinet photo by an anonymous studio, sign

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

Former student and second wife of H. G. Wells. Original 3.75 x 5.25 photo by Elliott and Fry, affixed to its original 4.75 x 8 photographer’s mount, s

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

Scarce vintage 4 x 5.5 photo of Whitman resting his head in his hand, affixed to its original 6 x 8.5 mount, signed on the mount in black ink, “Walt W

Original 5 x 7.5 albumen print photo of Whitman in a coat and tie. In very good condition, with some scattered light wrinkling, edge wear and chips, a

Glossy 4.25 x 6 photo of a younger Whitman, with an identification number of “60358,” printed in the lower right. Photo is affixed to a 5 x 7 mount. I

Original 4 x 5.5 half-length photo of a seated Whitman with a butterfly perched on his outstretched finger, affixed to a 6 x 8.5 mount. In very good c

American Quaker poet and abolitionist (1807–1892) best known for such works as ‘Barbara Frietchie’ and ‘Maud Muller,’ which includes the immortal line

ALS signed “John G. Whittier,” one page, lightly-lined, 5 x 7.5, December 12, 1865. Letter to Thomas W. Higginson. In full: “Barbara Frietchie was a W

American Quaker poet and abolitionist (1807–1892) best known for such works as ‘Barbara Frietchie’ and ‘Maud Muller,’ which includes the immortal line

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

Prolific 19th century American author (1852–1930). Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Emily Stokes of Boston, signed in the lower border in black in

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

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 portrait of Wouk in a long coat, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “Sincere good wishes to K. Robert Whittemore—Herman Wouk,