RR Auction: Rare and Obscure Signed Photography

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