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Eminent French author (1804–1876), born Amantine-Lucile-Aurore Dupin, better known by the masculine pen name she adopted early in her career. An early

Questionnaire, signed at the conclusion, “’First serial right’ to International News Service, G. Bernard Shaw, 25 Jany 1948,” two pages, 8 x 10.25, In

Signed book: The Sign on Rosie’s Door. First edition. NY: Harper and Brothers, 1960. Hardcover, 7 x 9, 47 pages. Signed and inscribed on the half-titl

Crisp vintage fountain pen signature, “John Steinbeck,” on an off-white 3 x 2 card. In fine condition, with a trivial horizontal crease below the sign

DS, ten onionskin pages, 8.5 x 11, June 11, 1963. Agreement between Steinbeck and David Merrick granting him the rights to turn his Viva Zapata screen

AQS on an off-white 6.75 x 4.5 card, signed “Harriet Beecher Stowe, Feb’y 20, 1888.” Stowe pens a religious quote. In full: “A noble Life-Rule—For thi

British inventor and photography pioneer (1800–1877) who introduced the calotype process in 1841; he was also active in politics, serving as a member

Famed and highly influential French poet (1844–1896). Though he produced such lasting classics as Poèmes saturniens and Romances sans paroles, ...

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

ALS in French, signed “H. T. Lautrec,” one page, 4.5 x 7, Bordeaux, no date, but July 1900. Lautrec writes to the famous actor and director Andr...

ALS, one page, 7 x 9, personal letterhead, January 4, 1933. Letter to British theatrical manager Charles B. Cochran. In full: “I want to see Escape Me

Distinguished American architect (1853–1906) who was a leading figure of the ‘Beaux Arts’ movement, best known for his opulent mansions and for the se

Splendid ink signature, “Walt Whitman,” on an off-white 6 x 1.25 lightly-lined slip. In fine condition, with three vertical folds passing through sing

Rare vintage glossy 10 x 8 doubleweight photo of Wyeth’s 1950 painting of a rowboat at the water’s edge, entitled ‘Spindrift,’ signed and inscribed in

Author (1867–1957) famous for writing Little House on the Prairie. Uncommon ALS, one page, 5 x 8, June 28, 1949. Letter to an admirer. In part: “I am

Souvenir typescript, one page, 8.5 x 11, from the beginning of Act One of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, beginning, “Margaret: (Shouting above roar of water):

TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, November 18, 1980. Adams declines an invitation from a California chapter of the Daughters of the Americ

Spanish poet (1898–1984) awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1977. ALS in Spanish, one onionskin page, 8.5 x 10.5, Madrid, January 26, 1960. Sca

Six postcards depicting different works of art, five color, each approximately 4 x 5.75, signed in felt tip or ballpoint by the associated artist. Sig

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of the famed science fiction author, boldly signed against the light background in black felt tip. In fine condition.

Collection of over 100 items, including signatures, book pages, FDCs, letters, and photos signed by authors and illustrators from all fields. Signers

Signed book: Little Caesar. First Edition NY: The Dial Press. Hardcover, 5.25 x 7.75, 308 pages. Signed and inscribed on the half-title page in ink, “

Original vintage signed ballpoint sketch of the character in his poem on a 9 x 12 magazine page featuring “I, Tom, and My Electric Gran,” signed in bl

TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, August 28, 1942. Letter to a magazine editor. In part: “Thank you for sending me the prospectus of th

French photographer (1908–2004) considered to be the father of modern photojournalism. Handsome postcard of one of Cartier-Bresson’s best-known photog

Signed book: The Hunt for Red October. First edition, first printing with dust jacket from a later printing. Annapolis: Naval Institute Press, 1984. H

British author regarded as the first British detective story writer (1824–1889). ALS in French, one page, 4.25 x 7, personal letterhead, April 23. Unt

Business check, 6 x 2.25, filled out in another hand and signed by Cooper, payable to Hay for $20.00, December 1, 1841. In very good condition, with b

French landscape painter (1796–1875) identified with the Barbizon School. Vintage ink signature, “C. Corot,” on an off-white 2.5 x 2 slip. In fine con

Italian idealist philosopher, historian, and writer (1866–1952) especially known for his writings on aesthetics and contributions to liberal political

British caricaturist and illustrator (1792–1878) best known for his works satirizing contemporary politics and his illustrations for the works of Char

Color postcard of Dali’s 1955 work entitled ‘The Sacrament of the Last Supper,’ 5.75 x 4, signed in blue ballpoint. In fine condition.

Influential journalist and writer of fiction and drama (1864–1916). Vintage matte-finish 3.75 x 5.5 three-quarter-length portrait of Davis affixed to

Painter and illustrator (1832–1883) known for his illustrated editions of books by Rabelais, Balzac, Dante, Milton, and others. Untranslated ALS in Fr

Postcard depicting Ferlinghetti and friends in front of City Lights Books, 6 x 4, signed vertically on the reverse in black ink by the poet, “Lawrence

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.

French author (1844–1924) who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1921. Untranslated ALS in French, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 7, persona

ALS in French, one page, 4.25 x 7, no date (but dated at the bottom in an unknown hand May 8, 1911). Untranslated letter to a woman, neatly signed at

Collection of eight personal calling cards, all approximately 3.75 x 2.25, each bearing a brief autograph note by the card’s owner. Cards are from Jul

French painter, writer, and art critic (1820–1876) best known for his early paintings of Algeria, and the famous novel Dominique. Untranslated ALS in

DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, May 1, 1958. Document from Loew’s requesting permission to use Gardner’s name in a film. In part: “We are desirous of includin

French Academic painter and sculptor (1824–1904). Untranslated ALS in French, signed “J. L. Gerome,” one page, 5.25 x 8, no date. Central vertical and

Glossy 8 x 10 promotional photo of Ginsberg in What Happened to Kerouac?, signed in the lower border in blue felt tip. In fine condition.

Signed book: Reflections on Travels with My Aunt. First edition, limited issue, numbered 216/250. NY: Firsts & Company, 1989, 20 pages. Stiff so...

ALS, one page, lightly-lined both sides, 8 x 12.25, no date. Letter to a gentleman regarding an impending trip to South America. In part: “The boats o

Invitation to the Gay Men’s Health Crisis Homecoming party for Brent Nicholson Earle, 5.5 x 8.5, held at The Saint on November 1, 1987, featuring a Ha

ALS signed “Fr. B. Harte,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 8.25, Overland Monthly letterhead, August 17, 1869. Letter to an aspiring writer.

Signed book: The Old Man and the Sea. Later printing. NY: Simon & Schuster, 1995. Softcover, 5.25 x 8, 127 pages. Signed on the half-title page ...

Author (1885–1940) best known for his 1925 novel Porgy. He later collaborated with George Gershwin to produce an operatic version of his novel which d

Signed book: Hirschfeld. First edition, first printing. NY: Dodd, Meade & Company, 1979. Hardcover, 8.5 x 11.25, 224 pages. Signed inside on the...