RR Auction's March Rare Manuscript, Document and Autograph Auction

Superb matte-finish 12 x 10 Underwood & Underwood portrait of Twain writing in his notebook, signed and inscribed in the borders in black ink, “...

British author regarded as the first British detective story writer (1824–1889). Ink signature, “Wilkie Collins, January 8th, 1874,” on an off-white 3

AQS, one page on an off-white 6 x 6 sheet, dated Worcester, October 21, 1879. Cooper pens the final stanza of his poem entitled ‘Chartist Song,’ in fu

French painter (1819–1877) who led the Realist movement in 19th-century French painting. ALS in French, one page both sides, 5.25 x 8, August 15, 1864

Uncommon vintage 3.5 x 5.5 real photo postcard of Coward, signed vertically in fountain pen. In fine condition, with a couple trivial surface bends.

Color 4 x 5.75 postcard featuring Crumb’s work, Fiddlin’ Ian McCamy, signed in the lower border in black ink, “R. Crumb.” In very fine condition.

Italian poet, novelist, and dramatist (1863–1938) who distinguished himself as a heroic aviator in WWI. ALS in Italian, two pages on two adjoining she

Uncommon TLS, one page, 8.25 x 10, personal Gipsy House letterhead, February 9, 1984. Response to an autograph request. In full: “I’m afraid I don’t s

Signed book: Dali: A Study of his Life and Work. First American edition. Greenwich, Connecticut: New York Graphic Society, 1958. Hardcover, 14.5 x 14,

French naturalist writer (1850–1893), considered the greatest French author of short stories. ALS in French, one page both sides, 3.75 x 5, personal l

TLS in French, one page, 8.25 x 11.5, October 16, 1978. Letter to fellow surrealist painter Felix Labisse. In full (translated): “On the occasion of m

ALS, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.25 x 7, black-bordered Gad’s Hill place letterhead, January 14, 1862. Letter to H. W. Phillips. In full: “My

British author (1785–1859) best remembered for his now-classic memoir of his experiments with drugs, Confessions of an English Opium-Eater. Endorsemen

ALS, two pages on two adjoining black-bordered sheets, 4.25 x 7, Devonshire Terrace, January 12, 1849. Letter to a gentleman. In part: “I am much obli

Two letters: one TLS signed “James Dickey,” one page, 5 x 7, personal letterhead, April 18, 1973, responding to an autograph request; and one TLS sign

Expatriate British novelist, poet, dramatist, and travel writer (1912–1990). TLS signed “Larry,” one page, 5.25 x 8.25, personal letterhead, April 29,

ALS signed “Dunsany,” one page both sides, 4.25 x 7, Dunstall Priory letterhead, October 31, 1953. Letter to a gentleman regarding the performance of

TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, April 13, 1930. Letter to a gentleman. In part: “I remember vividly the charming girl who took my photograph in Houston, but

French engineer (1832–1923) best remembered for designing the tower that bears his name. ALS in French, signed “G. Eiffel,” on a 5.5 x 3.5 postcard, D

TLS, one page, 7 x 8, Faber and Faber Limited letterhead, October 27, 1953. Letter to the reverend W. R. Lewis. In part: “I thank you for your letter…

American painter of figures, landscapes, and portraits (1858–1946). ALS, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, February 6, 1885. Letter to a gent

American artist and illustrator (1877–1960) best known for his iconic image of Uncle Sam saying ‘I Want You’ on a World War I recruiting poster. TLS s

Four books: hardcover editions of The Utter Zoo Alphabet, The Insect God, and The Jumblies, each signed in black ink on the title page by Gorey, who h

British novelist (1899–1966) best known for the Horatio Hornblower series and The African Queen, the most famous of his books adapted for the screen.

Victorian-era author (1810–1865) whose works detailed the lives of people in all classes of society; best known for her novel North and South. ALS sig

Uncommon vintage fountain pen signature, “Graham Greene,” on an off-white 5.5 x 3.5 card bearing an affixed magazine photo of the author. In fine cond

Bank check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Grey, payable to his cameraman and longtime friend Gus Bagnard for $10.00, July 17, 1935; and two unuse

Unsigned partial typed manuscript draft for an article to be titled ‘Life in the Open Air,’ three pages, 8.5 x 11, circa 1903. Titled and attributed a

Superior matte-finish sepia 7 x 8.75 portrait of Hale affixed to its original 7 x 9.25 mount, signed in the lower border in fountain pen, “With love f

Author (1840–1928) of such classic novels as Far from the Madding Crowd and Tess of the d’Urbervilles who takes a place among the towering figures of

Southern poet, critic, and editor whose sonnets are considered his best work (1830–1886). ALS signed “Paul H. Hayne,” one page, lightly-lined, 5.5 x 8

Highly desirable bank check, 6.25 x 2.75, boldly filled out and signed by Hemingway, “Ernest M. Hemingway,” payable to Cash for $50, February 29, 1936

Ink signature, “Oliver Wendell Holmes, Boston, Feb 18th 1875,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2 card. In fine condition, with a bit of scattered mild toning.

ALS signed “O. W. Holmes,” one page, 4.5 x 7, Boston, November 22, 1882. Letter to a gentleman. In part: “Please accept my thanks for the copy of the

ALS, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 4 x 5, November 19, 1904. Letter to a friend. In part: “The bearer of this note…is a photographer who desires

American illustrator (1887–1962) who studied under Howard Pyle. Color 6.25 x 8 magazine photo of one of Hoskins’s illustrations, signed in the lower r

American writer, printer, and philosopher (1856–1915), closely associated with the Arts and Crafts movement, who perished in the Lusitania disaster. O

ANS in French, signed “Victor H.,” one page, 5.25 x 7.5, no date. Hugo quotes from Voltaire’s play ‘Chariot’ reading in full (translated): “The battle

Fold-out booklet featuring 10 images of the making of a ‘LOVE’ sculpture, 7.75 x 6, signed on the inner flap in black ink, “R. Indiana.” Reverse addre

Signed book: Brave New World. Later printing. NY: Harper & Brothers, 1946. Hardcover, 5.5 x 8.25, 311 pages. Signed on the first free end page i...

Painter, photographer, and an explorer famous for his images of the American West (1843–1942). ALS signed “W. H. Jackson,” one page, 5.5 x 7, July 12.

Artist and writer (1892–1942) best known for his work on the American West. ALS signed “Bill James,” one page, 8.5 x 11, September 15, 1927. Letter to

Two items: one glossy 6.75 x 5 photo of Jones smoking a cigarette, signed and inscribed in the lower border in blue ballpoint, “Autographed with pleas

American writer (1849–1909) known for her local color works set in New England. Ink signature, “Sarah Orne Jewett, 25th August, 1901,” on an off-white

Celebrated Canadian photographer (1908–2002) best known for his portraits of the leading cultural, scientific, and political figures of his time. TLS,

American sculptor and illustrator (1855–1933) especially known for his depictions of the Civil War. ALS signed “J. E. Kelly,” two pages on two adjoini

Signed book: Black House. Limited edition first edition of 1520 copies (this being number 1253). Hampton Falls, N. H.: Donald M. Grant, 2002. Hardcove

Signed book: 11/22/63. First edition, later printing. NY: Scribner, 2011. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.5. Signed on the title page in blue ink,

Signed book: Four Past Midnight. First edition, first printing. NY: Viking, 1990. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 763 pages. Signed and inscrib

Popular Swedish painter and illustrator (1853–1919). ALS in French, one page, 4.25 x 7, May 8, 1885. Letter to the great French actor Coquelin, transl