RR Auction: Remarkable Rarities

Ink signature, “With our best regards, Always, sincerely, J. McN. Whistler,” on an off-white 2.75 x 1 slip clipped from the close of a letter. Nicely

Highly regarded Irish poet and playwright (1865–1939) recognized as one of the key figures in 20th-century literature. ALS signed “W. B. Yeats,” one-p

ALS signed twice, “Rudyard Kipling” and “RK,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.75 x 7.5, Grand Hotel and Kurenstalt letterhead, January 25, 1911

American writer (1842–c.1914) best known for the classic short story ‘An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge.’ Bierce mysteriously disappeared in 1913 whil

Bengali poet, playwright, philosopher, and author (1861–1941) who became the first non-European to win a Nobel Prize (Literature) in 1913. Exceptional

ALS signed “Viceroy of Rhode Island,” two pages both sides, 5.75 x 6.5, personal letterhead, February 14, [1928]. Letter to Walter J. Coates, editor o

British author (1893–1957) best known for her series of mysteries featuring fictional detective Lord Peter Wimsey. TLS signed “Dorothy L. Sayers,” one

American playwright and Nobel laureate in Literature (1888–1953) known for his dramatic realism and use of vernacular dialogue. DS, one page, 8 x 10.5

Pen name of the French novelist Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette (1873–1954), best known for such works as the Claudine series, La Chatte, and Gigi. ALS in F

American modernist writer and critic (1885–1972) whose works, particularly his poetry, occupy a central place in 20th-century letters. TLS signed “EP,

Important French painter (1882–1963) who, along with Picasso, was one of the seminal figures in the development of Cubism. Ink signature, “G Braque, 1

American playwright and screenwriter (1905–1984) best known for such classics as The Children’s Hour, The Little Foxes, and Watch on the Rhine. TLS, o

TLS, one page both sides, 6.5 x 7.5, Faber and Faber Limited letterhead, December 22, 1953. Letter to Anne Munro-Kerr of London’s League of Dramatists

Highly influential American writer (1922–1969) widely acknowledged as the most dynamic and brilliant figure of the ‘Beat’ movement. His classic autobi

Important Italian composer (1792–1868) who became one of the seminal figures in the history of opera with such repertoire staples as The Barber of Sev

Influential French composer (1803–1869) of such repertory staples as the programmatic ‘Symphonie fantastique’ and the opera ‘Les Troyens.’ ALS in Fren

German conductor, virtuoso pianist, and composer (1830–1894) who was at one time a pupil of Liszt. Large AMQS on an off-white 11 x 6.5 musically lined

ALS in German, signed “JB,” one page, 5.25 x 3, February 3, 1887. Letter to a correspondent in Berlin, in part: “If my reservations on the variations

Eminent Viennese composer (1825–1899), known as the ‘Waltz King,’ best known for such all-time favorites as ‘The Beautiful Blue Danube’ and the ‘Emper

Distinguished Finnish composer (1865–1957) of Romantic-nationalistic tendencies, best known for his seven completed symphonies and the tone poem ‘Finl

Ink signature, “Sergei Rachmaninoff,” on an off-white 4.25 x 2.5 slip. Handsomely double-matted and framed with a profile image of the Russian compose

French composer (1842–1912) best known for such operas as ‘Manon,’ ‘Werther,’ and ‘Thais.’ ALS in French, signed “Massenet,” one page, 4.5 x 6, May 9,

TLS, one page, 7 x 9.75, September 2, 1927. Letter to an inquiring fan, in part: “I have received your letter ot August 29th. in which you kindl

American boxer (1866–1933) who was the first gloved heavyweight boxing champion of the world from 1892 to 1897. ALS signed “Jas J Corbett,” one page,

Bold ink signature, “To Dick–Good Luck, Jesse Owens,” on an off-white 3.25 x 2 slip. Attractively double-matted and framed with a striking image of Ow

TLS signed “Bob Jones,” one page, 6.75 x 9.75, personal letterhead, April 18, 1958. Letter to fellow golfer Pete Kosky, in part: “Actually my illness

Green Bay Packers, Inc. business check, 8.25 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Lombardi, payable to Jack A. Vainisi for $356.87, March 15,