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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...

Limited edition 14.75 x 18 lithograph of Humphrey Bogart as Sam Spade in The Maltese Falcon, numbered 163/300, signed in pencil, “Hirschfeld.” In fine

Limited edition 17 x 23 lithograph of Aerosmith done for their Draw the Line album cover, numbered 180/200, signed in pencil, “Hirschfeld.” In fine co

Limited edition 20 x 22 lithograph of Jerry Garcia playing a guitar, numbered 88/300, signed in pencil, “Hirschfeld.” In fine condition.

Limited edition 25.75 x 19.75 lithograph of the Corleone family in The Godfather, numbered 67/175, signed in pencil, “Hirschfeld.” In fine condition.

Color limited edition 22.5 x 16 lithograph of George Harrison seated in the lotus position in front of the Taj Mahal, printed on Japanese rice paper,

Color limited edition 16 x 22.5 lithograph entitled John Lennon and Liberty, printed on Japanese rice paper, numbered 63/300, signed in pencil, “Hirsc

Original 4.25 x 6.25 cabinet photo by an anonymous studio, signed in the lower border in black ink. Some light spotting and foxing to image and bottom

Two items: ALS, one page, 4 x 6, November 28, 1873. Brief letter complying with a signature request. In full: “It gives me pleasure to comply with you

Signed book: Portraits of Greatness. First edition. NY: Thomas Nelson and Sons, 1961. Hardcover with dust jacket, 9.75 x 12.25, 207 pages. Signed and

Two items: glossy 7 x 5 promotional photo of Kesey after publishing The Further Inquiry, signed in gold ink, “Ken Kesey, 1991”; and a publicity pamphl

Signed book: The Eyes of the Dragon. First edition. Bangor, Maine: Philtrum Press, 1984. Hardcover with slipcase, 8.25 x 13, 314 pages. Signed on the

Signed book: Desperation. Limited edition of 2050 copies (this being No. 668). New Hampshire: Donald M. Grant, 1996. Hardcover, 7.25 x 10.25, 523 page

Swedish writer (1858–1940) who in 1909 became the first woman to win the Nobel Prize for Literature. LS in French, one page on a 5.5 x 3.5 postcard de

Signed book: To Kill a Mockingbird. Later printing. Philadelphia: Harper & Row, 1999. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.75 x 8.25, 296 pages. Signed...

French journalist and author of detective fiction (1868–1927), best known for writing The Phantom of the Opera. Untranslated ALS in French, one page,

British writer awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2007. ALS, one page on a 5.75 x 4 postcard depicting the Church of St. Lucia, no date but pos

Color postcard of Lichtenstein’s 1965 work entitled ‘Explosion No. 1,’ 5.75 x 4, signed in the lower right in blue ballpoint, “R. Lichtenstein.” In fi

Color 6 x 4 postcard of Lichtenstein’s work titled ‘Bananas and Grapefruit,’ signed on the front in black ink. In fine condition.

Signed book: Of a Small and Modest Malignancy, Wicked and Bristling with Dots. First edition, limited issue, numbered 218/300. Northridge, CA: Lord Jo

Original vintage signed pencil sketch of Maugham on an off-white 6 x 8 sheet, done by Helen Wilson in 1928, and signed by Wilson in the lower left, an

ALS signed “W. S. Maugham,” one page, 5 x 8, Villa Mauresque letterhead, January 25. Letter of thanks. In part: “I didn’t thank you half enough today

ALS, one page, 8.5 x 11, Big Sur, January 22, 1951. Letter to a gentleman. In part: “In a book I just finished—a book about books—I am listing in the

British painter of horses and outspoken critic of Modernism (1878–1959). ALS, one page, 5.25 x 7, personal letterhead, no date. Response to an admirer

Pseudonym of Gaspard-Felix Tournachon (1820–1910), a French photographer, caricaturist, journalist, novelist, and balloonist. ALS in French, signed “N

Two color cardstock photos of Neiman’s works, 4.25 x 8.5 and 5.25 x 6, each signed in felt tip. In overall fine condition, with trimmed edges to the h

Signed book: The Godfather. Later printing. NY: G.P. Putnam’s Sons, 1969. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6 x 9, 446 pages. Signed on the half-title page,

Color postcard of Rauschenberg’s 1963 work entitled ‘Stop,’ 5.75 x 4, signed vertically along the left edge in blue felt tip, “Rauschenberg.” In fine

TLS, two pages, 5.5 x 8.25, Biltmore Hotel letterhead, no date. Letter to Collier. In part: “I keep in touch with you in spirit at least because I gen

English poet, author and soldier (1886–1967) who was decorated for bravery on the Western Front and became one of the leading poets of the First World

Nature writer (1860–1946) who founded the modern school of animal fiction and helped found the Boy Scouts of America. Ink signature, “Ernest Thompson

Original signed and inscribed ink and crayon sketch of a small orange fish on a 6.5 x 3.75 First Day Cover, signed and inscribed, “for Sean brother…Dr

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,

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Spillane in the 1950s wearing a fedora, signed in blue felt tip, “Mickey Spillane (in the 50’s).” In fine condition.

Signed book: Shadrach. First edition, limited issue, numbered 187/330. Los Angeles: Sylvester & Orphanos, 1979. Hardcover, 6.75 x 10, 33 pages. ...

Signed book: Talk from the Fifties. First edition, limited issue, numbered 208/300. Northridge, CA: Lord John Press, 1979. Hardcover, 6.25 x 9.5, 63 p

Two color postcards of Vasarely’s colorful geometric works, 4 x 5.75, each signed in the lower border in black ballpoint. In overall fine condition.

British novelist, playwright, and journalist (1875–1932) who produced popular detective and suspense stories. Signed book: Edgar Wallace: A Short Auto

Color 4 x 6 postcard of Warhol’s portrait of Elizabeth Taylor, originally done in 1963, signed in the lower border in black felt tip. In fine conditio

Signed book: From A to B & Back Again. First edition. London: Michael Dempsey, 1975. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.75 x 9, 241 pages. Signed and...

Color magazine cover from the July 1986 issue of Warhol’s Interview magazine, 10.5 x 15.5, prominently signed across the subject’s face in his usual t

Glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo of Warhol’s work of Richard Nixon, signed vertically in black felt tip. Scattered light creases and surface marks, and s

Color postcard of Wesselmann’s 1968 work entitled ‘The Great American Nude, n. 53,’ 5.75 x 4, signed vertically along the right edge in black ballpoin

Pulitzer Prize–winning American novelist and dramatist (1897–1975) whose works include such classics as The Bridge of San Luis Rey and Our Town. Gloss

Five ink signatures of different writers on various size slips and cards affixed to album pages. Signers are: Henry W. Longfellow, Harriet Beecher Sto

Original vintage signed ink sketch of Major Hoople on an off-white 6 x 3.5 album page dated August 8, 1929. In fine condition, with a couple small spo

Original vintage signed ink sketch of a man karate chopping a sombrero, with the words “Viva Karate” affixed above him, on an off-white 9.75 x 11.5 ca

Two sketches: a printed color sketch of the Fantastic Four on an off-white 8 x 10 cardstock sheet, signed in blue felt tip, “Best Wishes! Dick Ayers”;

Original vintage signed ink sketch of Smitty and Herby on an off-white 6 x 3.5 album page dated August 29, 1929, signed in black ink, “Berndt.” In fin

Color 8 x 10 cardstock photo of Blanc amongst his characters, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “Eh—what’s up Steve? ‘Bugs Bunny & Gang,’ ...

Original vintage signed ink sketch of Freckles McGoosey and another character from Freckles and His Friends on an off-white 6 x 3.5 album page, signed