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French writer and poet (1896–1966) best known as the founder of Surrealism. ALS in French, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 7, January 22, 19

French sculptor and painter (1827–1875) from whom Napoleon III commissioned many works. Scarce ALS in French, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4 x

French sculptor and painter (1824–1887) perhaps best known because Auguste Rodin worked as his assistant between 1864 and 1870. ALS in French, signed

Color postcard featuring Chagall’s 1949 work entitled ‘Saint Jean Cap Ferrat,’ 3.75 x 5.75, signed on the reverse in black ink, “Marc Chagall, Torino

Large ink signature, “Truly yours, Mark Twain,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. A uniform shade of light toning from previous display and small mounting r

Very desirable double ink signature, “Yrs truly, Saml. L. Clemens, Mark Twain,” on an off-white 4 x 3 sheet. Triple-cloth-matted and framed with a sma

ALS signed “S. L. Clemens,” one page, 3.75 x 5, personal letterhead, November 17, 1905. Letter to Gertrude Adams of Swarthmore. In full: “I thank you

TLS signed “S. L. Clemens,” one page, 6 x 9.5, Wm. H. Hoyt & Co. Real Estate Brokers letterhead, April 26, 1902. Letter to Miss K. I. Harrison i...

English poet (1772–1834) best remembered for ‘The Rime of the Ancient Mariner’ and ‘Kubla Khan.’ ALS signed “S. T. Coleridge,” one page, 7 x 4.25, no

Anne Louise Germaine de Stael-Holstein (1766–1817), known as Madame de Stael, was a Swiss author who lived in Paris among various other locations abro

ALS in French, signed “Degas,” one page on a 5 x 3 telegraph postcard, no date but postmarked March 6, 1900. Brief letter to Madame Milan. In full (tr

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

Belgian painter and printmaker (1860–1949) who was an important influence on expressionism and surrealism. Rare ALS in French, one page, 5.5 x 3.5, Ju

Former British intelligence officer (1908–1964) whose novels featuring suave spy James Bond have attained unprecedented and seemingly indestructible p

Amazing archive consisting of ten items: six ALSs, one TLS with a handwritten postscript; two ANSs, and an unsigned photograph of Fleming. The letters

One of the most famous French poets of the 16th century (1621–1695) widely known for his collections of fables. ADS in French, signed “de La Fontaine

ALS signed “Daniel C. French,” one page, 8 x 10, personal letterhead, January 1, 1899. In part: “I am desirous of meeting you with a view to receiving

German writer, scientist, and philosopher (1749–1832) who takes a place among the central intellectual and artistic figures of his day. His poetry and

American novelist (1894–1961) best known for detective and mystery classics such as the Sam Spade series (including The Maltese Falcon) and The Thin M

An original, unpublished handwritten poem, in pencil, on the front of a 5.5 x 3.25 postcard, postmarked Hyannis, Massachusetts, September 26, 1966. Ke