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

Signed book: Return to the Moon. First edition, later printing. NY: Copernicus Books, 2006. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 335 pages. Signed a

Color 8 x 10 NASA photo of Schmitt in his space suit, signed in black felt tip, “Jack Schmitt, Apollo 17.” In fine condition, with a James Spence auth

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Schweickart during his spacewalk, signed in the lower border in black felt tip, “Rusty Schweickart, Apollo 9 EVA, 1

Two photos: one glossy 8 x 10 NASA photo of Schweickart wearing his extravehicular mobility unit, signed in blue felt tip, “Rusty Schweickart, Apollo

Gold ink signature, “Alan Shepard,” on a black 4 x 1.5 card. Matted with a photo of Shepard saluting on the moon to an overall size of 14 x 15. In fin

Flown cover with a cachet honoring the STS-8 Challenger mission, flown in orbit during STS-8 from August 30 to September 5, 1983, signed in blue ballp

Nine items: color composite 10 x 8 photo of Space Ship One, signed in black felt tip by Burt Rutan; a My Smithsonian booklet, signed on the front cove

Color glossy 20 x 16 composite photo of the mission, signed in black felt tip by John Casper, Andrew Allen, Pierre Thuot, Charles Gemar, and Marsha Iv

Accident-prone naval airship that was lost in a weather-related accident on April 4, 1933, killing 73 of the 76 crew and passengers on board. Commemor

Satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of the V-2 rocket team, signed in blue and black felt tip by Dieter Grau, Walter Haeussermann, Oscar Holderer, Heinz Struck,

Vintage glossy 10 x 8 photo of von Braun at his desk, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Arthur Westwood, sincerely—Werner von Braun.” In very

Two items: one original Apollo 8 booklet, 8 x 10.25, 24 pages, signed inside the front cover in black felt tip, “Apollo 8 was the one that had to go w

Satin-finish 10 x 8 photo, signed in black felt tip, “Good time at Gemini 4, Guenter F. Wendt, Padleader.” In very fine condition.

Two photos: one color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of the entire launch crew, signed in black felt tip, “The launch crew of MA-6, Guenter F. Wendt, Padle

Sister of Orville and Wilbur Wright (1874–1929). ALS, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 6.5, April 24, 1914. Letter to Mrs. Needham. In part: “

TLS, one page, 7 x 10, personal letterhead, February 23, 1928. Brief letter to Reverend H. Randel Lookabill. In full: “I thank you for your letter of

Winters National Bank & Trust Co. bank check, 8.5 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Wright, “Orville Wright,” payable to Wilbur H. W...

Autograph letter, one page, lightly-lined, 8.5 x 5.25, Hotel Gassion letterhead, no date. Wright responds to a letter from Paul Tissandier, penning hi

TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, March 16, 1931. Letter to Hiram Bingham, then president of the National Aeronautic Association. In pa

Eye-catching embossed Christmas card, measuring 4 x 5 closed, with an illuminated Christmas greeting printed on the cover which reads, “Sincere and he

Astounding and important vintage 5.25 x 3.25 postcard photo by photographer Jules Garczynski of Wright in the air in his Wright Flyer, during his reco

Second test pilot of the Bell X-1 supersonic rocket plane, and the first to operate the craft in powered flight. Well-done scale composite model of a

Color glossy 10 x 8 photo of the XB-70 taking off, signed in black felt tip by Al White, Joe Cotton, Fitz Fulton, Don Mallick, John Carlson, and Guy T

FDC with a cachet honoring the Wright Brothers, signed in blue ballpoint by Yeager and black felt tip by Crossfield. In very fine condition.

Glossy 10 x 8 photo of Yeager in front of his F-20 Tigershark, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition.

TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, March 26, 1979. Letter to Roger Stavis. In part: “I always say there are two people in every picture—the

Semi-glossy 8.5 x 11 cardstock photo of one of Adams’s works with a red pre-printed signature at the bottom, signed in black felt tip. Scattered creas

Three postcards featuring Adams’s work, 4.25 x 6 and 6 x 4.25, each signed on the reverse in black ink. A central crease to one, otherwise overall fin

Prolific author and publisher of juvenile mystery books, including books in the Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys series (1892–1982). TLS, 7.25 x 10.5, Strate

Signed book: Charles Addams' Monster Rally. Later printing. NY: Simon & Schuster, 1950. Hardcover, 8.5 x 11.25, 91 pages. Signed and inscrib...

Six items, consisting of letters, prints, photos, and pamphlets, each signed by the associated artist. Signers are: Chaim Gross, Wayne Thiebaud, Leona

Collection of 27 programs, most for American Academy and Institute of Arts and Letters ceremonies, 8.5 x 11, dated throughout the 1970s and 1980s, eac

American artist (1895–1987) best known for her satirical caricatures. Two ALSs, each one page, 6 x 9, personal letterhead, December 11 and 29, 1971. B

Matte-finish 3.5 x 5.25 portrait of Beaton, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “For Jacob Bacal, Thank you for your kind note, Best wishes, Cecil B

Artist who studied in Brno, at the Academe Julian in Paris, and under W. Thor in Munich. Original colored chalk and gouache artwork by Gustav Boehm, e

Vintage 5.5 x 3.5 real photo postcard of Borglum with his model for Mount Rushmore, signed in fountain pen, “Gutzon Borglum, Mount Rushm.” In very goo

Vintage print, 35.5 x 27, of Borglum’s work entitled ‘Seated Lincoln,’ signed and inscribed in black ink, “To my very dear friend George Mooney, Since

Vintage print, 8.25 x 11.5, of Borglum’s work entitled ‘Wonderment of Motherhood,’ signed under the image in black ink, “Gutzon Borglum, March 5, 1911

Program sheet for a Boy Scouts of America Court of Honor ceremony at which Borglum spoke, June 4, 1920, 5.5 x 8.5, signed in pencil, “Sincerely yours,

French novelist best known for authoring The Bridge over the River Kwai and Planet of the Apes (1912–1994). Pearl-finish 8.75 x 10.5 portrait, signed

English politician, poet, playwright, and prolific novelist (1803–1873). ALS signed “Lytton,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 3.5 x 4.5, November

Bank check, 7.75 x 3, filled out and signed by Burroughs, “E. R. Burroughs,” payable to Adelaide Nicely for $32.50, April 30, 1936. Three vertical fol

Calder-designed commemorative cover with a cachet honoring the World Federation of United Nations Associations, signed in blue ballpoint, “AC.” In fin

Color 10 x 13 program photo of Chagall holding two paintbrushes, signed in blue artist’s pencil. In fine condition, with a slightly rough right edge.

TLS, one page, 5.5 x 7, personal letterhead, February 7, 1972. Response to an autograph request. In part: “I have autographed a picture of myself whic

Uncommon ballpoint signature, “Agatha Christie,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. In fine condition.

AQS on an off-white 7.5 x 5 sheet, with a printed date of March 20 in the upper left. Christy pens a quote from The Merchant of Venice. In full: “The

ALS signed “Your uncle Mark,” one page, 4.75 x 6.5, personal letterhead, May 15, 1908. Letter to Mary Rogers, the daughter-in-law of his business part

Editor of sensationalistic journalism (1845–1896). ALS signed “John A. Cockerill,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, Yokahama, Japan, April

ALS signed “Aufwiedersehen, S. L. Clemens,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 3.75 x 6, Villa Viviani letterhead, March 20, 1893. Letter to Mrs. Ross

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