RR Auction: Rare and Obscure Signed Photography

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,

Prolific French journalist, novelist, and activist (1840–1902) best known as one of the leading figures of naturalism and for his inflammatory 1898 op

Prolific French journalist, novelist, and activist (1840–1902) best known as one of the leading figures of naturalism and for his inflammatory 1898 op

Sculptor, painter, printmaker, and writer (1887-1966). Two original vintage pencil sketches of Lewis Mumford by Zorach on the reverse of an 8.5 x 11 s

Author, illustrator, and cartoonist (1891-1964) best known for his comic strip ‘Skippy.’ Two items: one high-quality program for a Crosby exhibition a

Original vintage signed and inscribed pencil self-portrait on an off-white 10.5 x 13.75 sheet, signed and inscribed “To our keeper Dick Hyman, Rube Go

American cartoonist, humorist, and radio personality (1885–1974). Menu for a dinner honoring WWII veterans at the Lambs Club on May 23, 1946, 5.5 x 7,

Original signed ink sketch of an escaping convict, dated March 24, 1934, on an off-white 8.75 x 8.75 card. In very good condition, with light toning t

Original ink and pencil sketch of Luke, a hillbilly from Webb’s series for Esquire entitled The Mountain Boys, on an off-white 3 x 5 card, signed and

Renowned singer (1847–1930) who was the first Canadian to become an international opera star, performing for the likes of Queen Victoria, Kaiser Wilhe

British-born American violinist (1837–1903) and teacher of Henry Hadley. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Allen and his wife by L. Alman of Newpor