RR Auction: Rare and Obscure Signed Photography

Original circa 1860s albumen carte-de-visite of Charles Dickens, 2.5 x 4, by J. Gurney & Son of New York. The front has light foxing and light o...

Five different circa 1800s Charles Dickens carte-de-visite portraits, all approximately 2.5 x 4, with two of the images being reproduced sketches. Not

Original circa 1860s J. Guerney & Son albumen stereoscopic photographic card, 7 x 3.5, of Dickens. Shows general wear and aging, including somew...

Painter and book illustrator (1832–1883). He first made his mark by his illustrations to books by Rabelais and Balzac. These were followed by illustra

Scientist and pioneer daguerreotypist (1811–1882) who took the first detailed photograph of the moon in 1840. Bank check, 7.25 x 2.75, filled out and

French painter (1877–1953) best known for his colorful depictions of such outdoor social events as regattas, horse races, and the like. Exquisite orig

Renowned artist (1870–1955) who was a pioneering American wildlife photographer, painter, and printmaker. Vintage 9.75 x 14 photo of Dugmore during hi

Ink signature, “A. Dumas,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2.25 card. In fine condition.

British author and art critic (1809–1893) whose husband, Sir Charles Eastlake, was director of the National Gallery. ALS signed “Eliz. Eastlake,” four

American novelist, literary critic, scholar, and writer (1914–1994) best known for his novel Invisible Man. Souvenir typescript, one page, 8.5 x 11, s

Unique cabinet-size card, 4.5 x 6.5, bearing a 3.5 x 5 albumen print of Ralph Waldo Emerson on one side, and a 3.5 x 5 albumen print of John Greenleaf

Original 1800s cabinet card, 4.25 x 6.5, of writer Ralph Waldo Emerson by noted studio Warren's of Boston. Photographer's stamp front and ba...

Publisher, editor, and poet (1817–1881) whose firm, Ticknor and Fields, published the original works of many of the prominent American writers, includ

American artist (1841-1923) who found great success in England. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by Warren’s of Boston, signed on the reverse i

TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, May 29, 1937. Letter to Dick Hyman who was writing a book about superstitions and had asked Flagg to relate his. In part: “Fa

Popular English illustrator (1825–1899) especially noted for his watercolor countryside landscapes. Vintage ink signature, “Believe me, yours sincerel

Early 20th century illustrator. Munsey’s Magazine cover featuring one of Frederick’s illustrations, 6.5 x 9, signed in the lower right in black ink, “

Wife of explorer and politician John C. Fremont (1824–1902), she was the daughter of the famed Senator Thomas Hart Benton and an author of several pop

Poet and librarian (1835–1906) who was the keeper of printed books in the British Museum. Original crystal-clear 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by Mau

British feminist writer (1854–1943) whose work revolved around the New Woman ideal. Original 7 x 9.25 cabinet photo by Mendelssohn of London, signed i