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Influential, forward-looking Austrian artist (1890–1918) who takes a place among the leading figures of the Expressionist movement of the early 20th c

Signed book: Where the Wild Things Are. Later edition. NY: Harper and Row, 1963. Hardcover, 1 x 9.25. Signed on the half-title page in black ink. Auto

Signed book: Where the Wild Things Are. Later printing. NY: Harper and Row, 1963. Hardcover with dust jacket, 10.25 x 9.25. Signed and inscribed on th

German poet, philosopher, and playwright (1759–1805) who had a productive relationship with Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. Exceedingly rare ALS in German

ANS signed “G. Bernard Shaw,” on a 3.5 x 4.5 postcard, personal letterhead, January 9, 1915. Brief note to H. J. Rubinstein. In full: “Send it along b

Vintage matte-finish 3.5 x 5.25 close-up photo, signed and inscribed on the reverse in black ink, “Bernard Shaw ci-devant Sebastiano Venier, as discov

Nobel Prize–winning Irish dramatist and critic (1856–1950) who takes a place among the most distinguished and influential literary figures of his time

English artist and book illustrator (1879–1976) known especially for his human-like animals in illustrations for Winnie-the-Pooh by A. A. Milne. Rare

AQS on a 4 x 5.25 off-white sheet. Smith pens the first third of ‘America.’ In full: “Let music swell the breeze / And ring from all the trees / Sweet

Irish playwright and poet (1751–1816), longtime owner of the London Theatre Royal, and a member of Parliament. ALS signed “R. B. Sheridan,” one page,

TLS, one page, 8.25 x 11, personal letterhead, April 21, 1958. Letter to Marguerite Tuttle. In full “We called your sister on returning on friday

Crisp vintage ink signature, “John Steinbeck,” on an off-white 8.5 x 11 sheet of his personal stationery. In very fine condition.

Scarce and boldly penned ink signature and inscription, “An autograph for Siegfried Rahn, from Robert Louis Stevenson, Feb. 19th 1893, at sea,” on an

Ink signature, “Very truly yours, H. B. Stowe, Hartford, Nov. 11, 1876,” on an off-white 3 x 1.5 card. In fine condition, with some light toning along

British-born American painter of portraits and historical scenes (1783–1872) such as Washington's Passage of the Delaware. ALS signed “Thos Sull...

Incredibly scarce first edition, second issue of Dracula, Westminster, England: Archibald Constable and Company, 1897. Hardcover, 5.25 x 7.7

Signed book: A Commentary Upon the Whole Booke of Judges. Preached First and Delivered in Sundrie Lectures. London: Imprinted by Felix Kyngston for Th

Polish-born American artist (1894–1951) best known for his works on Jewish subjects and his anti-Axis illustrations and caricatures during World War I

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

ALS, one page, 4.25 x 3.25, personal letterhead, no date. Letter to “My dear Norman.” In full: “Alas! I can’t come & lunch with you on Saturday ...

Pioneering and influential American-born artist (1834–1903), best known for his distinctively evocative portraits, city-scenes, and landscapes. Uncomm

Brief ALS, on a 5 x 3 postcard, February 2, 1890. To Melville Phillips at the Philadelphia Press Newspaper Office. In full: “If convenient would you s

ALS, one page both sides, 6 x 3.5, personal letterhead, July 19, 1955. Letter reads, in part: “It seems to me that you are on the track of something v

Signed book: Look Homeward Angel. First edition. NY: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1931. Hardcover, 5.25 x 7.75, 626 pages. Signed and inscribed on t...

British author (1882–1941) revered as one of the most important writers in the English language. Signed book: Orlando. Limited edition of 861 copies (

Original printed blueprint, 56.5 x 18, of Wright’s design headed “Elevation from Lake Monona 1/32?= 1´-0?,” signed in brown ink, “F Ll W/56,” i...

TLS, one page, 11 x 8.5, Taliesin letterhead, March 12, 1940. Short letter to Keith Fox. In full: “Judging from you and your letter I should say you w

Original personal calling card bearing Zola’s name, 4 x 2.5, signed in black ink below a lengthy note in French, “Emile Zola.” Handwritten note transl

TLS, signed “F. LL. W.,” two pages, one 8.25 x 19 and one 8.25 x 9.5, Taliesin letterhead, January 19, 1932. Wright writes to Lewis Mumford, with many

Four letters from great American authors Sherwood Anderson, John Dos Passos, James M. Cain, and Edgar Lee Masters: ALS signed “Sherwood Anderson,” one

Collection of 29 postcards depicting different works of art, various sizes, each signed in ink by the associated artist, many inscribed. Signers are:

Collection of 35 gallery announcement flyers, various sizes, each signed by the associated artist, many inscribed. Signers are: Lee Adler, Samuel Adle

Three brief TLSs, each one page, dated between 1932 and 1961. Signers are: W. Somerset Maugham, Carl Sandburg, and Ogden Nash. In overall fine conditi

Eleven photos of various finishes, ranging in size from 6.5 x 8.5 to 8.5 x 11, each signed in ink by the author pictured, many inscribed. Signers are:

Collection of 15 letters from various authors responding to autograph requests, consisting of both ALSs and TLSs. Signers are: Robert Bolt, Paul Bowle

Impressive collection of 37 ink signatures on sheets, slips, and cards of various sizes, each signed by a well-known writer, many inscribed. Signers a

Collection of 27 photos of various finishes, ranging in size from 3 x 5 to 6.5 x 7.5, each signed in ink by the author pictured, many inscribed. Signe

Collection of 10 letters from various authors on a variety of topics, consisting of both ALSs and TLSs. ALSs are from Edward Albee, Anthony Burgess, H

Collection of 29 quotes from various literary figures, primarily consisting of AQSs, some quite lengthy. AQSs are from George Ade, Warren Adler, Lloyd

Collection of 59 letters from various authors, most with interesting content commenting on their influences, consisting of both ALSs and TLSs. ALSs ar

Nice collection of 18 items, consisting primarily of signatures, as well as a few various pamphlets and photos, each signed by a distinguished author.

Glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “For Adam Zittez! Good wishes! Ray Bradbury 2/21/98,” with Bradbury adding a sketch of a

Three books, two hardcover and one softcover, and one pamphlet, three signed on an opening page or front cover, all inscribed, and one bearing a felt

British author (1849–1924) of such children’s classics as The Secret Garden, Little Lord Fauntleroy, and A Little Princess. ALS, two pages on two adjo

Personal check, 8.25 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Burroughs, “E. R. Burroughs,” payable to Florence G. Burroughs for $400.00, March 5

Printed TLS, signed and annotated in ink by Clarke, one page, 8.25 x 11.75, February 1, 1994. Clarke sends a pre-printed form letter explaining why he

Three letters from William Cullen Bryant, Bret Harte, and John Ruskin: ALS signed “W. C. Bryant,” one lined page, 7.75 x 4, 1861; ALS signed “Bret Har

Signed book: My Losing Season. First edition, first printing. NY: Nan A. Talese, 2002. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 402 pages. Signed on the

African-American poet (1903–1946) who came to prominence during the Harlem Renaissance. TLS, one page, 5.5 x 8.5, Opportunity Journal of Negro Life le

Three items: two ALSs, signed “George du Maurier,” one single page and one multi-page, one dated January 15, 1895, the other dated September 10. The S