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Ink signature, “Truly yours, Mark Twain,” on an off-white 3.75 x 2 card. Card is affixed to a slightly larger off-white slip. In fine condition, with

Original unsigned personal calling card bearing Dickens’s name and Gad’s Hill Place address, 2.75 x 1.75, with Dickens adding his current address in b

ALS signed “J. Fenimore Cooper,” one page, 7.75 x 9.75, January 22, 1841. Letter to Boston publisher George Roberts. In part: “I cannot help you to a

Partial self-contained ANS signed “Faithfully yours, Charles Dickens,” one page, 4 x 2, no date. Last paragraph of a longer letter which reads, in par

Ink signature, “Yours very truly, Arthur Conan Doyle,” on an off-white 4.5 x 1 slip; and an ink signature, “Yours sincerely, Jerome K. Jerome,” on a 3

ALS signed “A. Conan Doyle,” one page, 4.5 x 7, Windlesham letterhead, no date but a notation at bottom indicates letter was received on August 17, 19

African-American poet (1872–1906), known for his colorful use of language and dialect, who died of tuberculosis at the age of 33. Scarce vintage ink s

Signed book: Complete Poems of Robert Frost. First edition. NY: Henry Holt and Company, 1949. Hardcover, 5.5 x 8.5, 666 pages. Signed and inscribed un

Ink signature, “Nath’l Hawthorne, Surveyor,” on an off-white 4 x 1.75 lightly-lined slip. In fine condition.

ANS signed “J. W. Howe,” one page trimmed to a size of 4 x 2, no date. Howe writes, in full: “I did not write ‘Hail Columbia.’ I did write the ‘Battle

ALS in French, one page, 5 x 7.75, September 27, 1869. Letter to a gentleman. In part (translated): “I do regret that you left Guernesey without me be

ALS in French, one page, 4.25 x 5.5, no date. Untranslated letter to a gentleman. Reverse of second integral page is addressed in Hugo’s hand. In very

Original vintage 4.25 x 6.5 three-quarter length cabinet photo of the spectacled and heavily whiskered playwright sternly eyeing the camera by Joseph

Vintage ballpoint signature, “Jack Kerouac (Whee!),” on an off-white 5.5 x 1.5 card, bearing a notation below, “and family,” in another hand. Nicely d

ALS, one page both sides, 4.25 x 3.5, Somerset Club, Boston letterhead, September 16, 1889. Letter to “Mrs. DeForest,” likely the wife of artist and f

ALS, one page, 3.75 x 6, Bateman’s Burwash letterhead, October 16, 1906. Letter to a gentleman marked at the top, “Private.” In part: “I felt that as

Austrian artist and sometime writer (1877–1959), a member of the Blaue Reiter group, best known for his expressionistic illustrations for works by Poe

Distinguished vintage matte-finish 5.5 x 7.5 portrait of Kipling in profile, affixed to its original 9.25 x 12.5 J. Russell photographer’s mount, sign

ALS, one page, 4.5 x 7, November 30, 1926. Letter written from Florence to Edgell Rickword. In full: “Thanks for the Cunninghame Grahame book—I'...

AQS on an off-white 7 x 4.25 sheet, signed in black ink, “Henry W. Longfellow, Nov. 16, 1879.” Longfellow pens a the final stanza of ‘A Psalm of Life.

Signed book: A Writer’s Notebook. Limited edition of 1000 copies (this being No. 793). NY: Doubleday, 1949. Hardcover with slipcase, 6.5 x 9.5, 367 pa

French naturalist writer (1850–1893), considered the greatest French author of short stories. ALS in French, signed “Maupassant,” one page, 4.5 x 7, n

Noted English painter and illustrator (1829–1896). ALS, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, June 5, 1861. Letter to Alfred Lord Tennyson. In

Signed book: More Very Young Songs. First edition, limited issue numbered 95/100. London: Methuen & Co., Ltd., 1928. Hardcover, 10.25 x 13, 40 p...

Signed book: Gone With the Wind. First edition. NY: Macmillan Company, 1936. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6 x 9, 1037 pages. Signed on the first free e

Signed book: Lazarus Laughed. Limited edition of 775 copies (this being number 484). NY: Boni and Liveright, 1927. Hardcover, 6 x 9.25, 179 pages. Sig

Pulitzer Prize–winning American writer (1890–1980) best known for such enduring stories as ‘The Jilting of Granny Weatherall’ and the novel Ship of Fo

ALS in French, written from his castle “Mas Notre Dame de Vie” at Mougins in the Alpes Maritimes, in the South of France. Picasso writes “Mas N. d. de

Writer best remembered as the lyricist of the song, ‘Maryland, My Maryland.’ AQS, one page on an 8.5 x 11 sheet, The Augusta Chronicle letterhead, Aug

Writer (1839–1908) best remembered as the lyricist of the song, ‘Maryland, My Maryland.’ ALS, one page, lightly-lined, 5 x 8, October 21, 1895. Letter

Signed book: Norman Rockwell: Illustrator. First edition. NY: Watson-Guptill Publications, 1946. Hardcover with dust jacket, 9 x 12, 208 pages. Signed

ALS, one page, 8.75 x 7, Endion letterhead, no date. Letter written to Burdick. In full: “It’s getting near...killing time—mighty near—when am I going

Seminal and highly lauded French sculptor (1840–1917) whose works, including the iconic ‘The Kiss’ and ‘The Thinker,’ earned him a place among the mos

Influential English art critic and writer (1819–1900). ALS signed “J. Ruskin,” one page, 4.5 x 5.5, no date. In part: “The drawing (re-enclosed) is th

Austrian writer and journalist (1836–1895) from whose name the word masochism is derived. Vintage 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Sacher-Masoch as a child

Receipt for a purchase of two books at the Dartmouth Bookstore in Hanover, NH, on November 11, 2001, 2.75 x 7.5, signed in black ballpoint, “J. Saling

Austrian writer (1862–1931) best known for his sexually charged plays and stories. His 1926 novella Traumnovelle served as the basis for Eyes Wide Shu

Hand-addressed and -signed envelope, 6.5 x 3.5, postmarked April 24, 1977, addressed by Salinger to “Mr. and Mrs. Frederick E. Wagner, The Hermitage F

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

ALS signed “Walter Scott,” one page, 4.5 x 7, November 20, no year. Letter to a gentleman regarding a card sent to him. In part: “Daylight is very sca

Irish-born playwright and poet (1751–1816) who was the long-term owner of the London Theatre Royal. ALS signed “R. B. Sheridan,” one page, 4.5 x 7.25,

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

Boston-born Baptist minister and academic (1808–1895) best known as the lyricist of ‘America’ (‘My Country, ’Tis of Thee’), written while he was a stu

ADS one page, 7.5 x 4.5, December 6, 1890. Pay order reads, in full: “Please pay Henry fifty dollars currency. $50.00,” and signed “Robert Louis Steve

Important Swedish novelist and playwright (1849–1912) who takes a place among the most influential figures in the development of modern theater. ALS i

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

Very rare ALS in French, signed “Henry de T. L.,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, no date (but 1879). Letter to his little cousin and god

Two color lithos of their works displayed at the Los Angeles Institute of Contemporary Art, each 21 x 35, one of Jack Nicklaus signed in pencil by LeR

French artist (1876–1958) and a member of the Fauvists, his work is typically marked by bold colors and eccentric brushwork. Vintage glossy 6.25 x 8.7

Fascinating ALS, one page both sides, 7 x 9, personal letterhead, October 4, 1928. Wells writes to Mr. Dickinson. In part: “I am greatly obliged to yo

TLS signed “F. LL. W.,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 8.5 x 11, Frank Lloyd Wright Incorporated letterhead, April 7, 1931. Letter to Lewis Mumf

Ink signature and inscription, “David McKay from his friend Walt Whitman,” on an off-white slip. Matted with an engraved portrait of Whitman to an ove

English poet and author (1770–1850) of ‘Lyrical Ballads,’ a collection inspired by the beauty of the English Lake District. Ink signature and inscript

Prolific French journalist, novelist, and activist (1840–1902) best known as one of the leading figures of naturalism. Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visit

Ink signature and sentiment in French. In full (translated): “Love, then Love again. Emile Zola,” on an off-white 4.5 x 3.5 card. In fine condition.

Signed book: D-Day, June 6, 1944. Collector’s edition. Connecticut: Easton Press, 1995. Hardcover, 6.25 x 9.5, 655 pages. Signed in ballpoint on a spe

One of the most prolific writers in England during the early 20th century (1870–1953). TLS signed “H. Belloc,” one page, 7 x 9, Reform Club letterhead

French realist artist and sculptor (1822–1899) known for her paintings of animals. ALS in French, signed “R. Bonheur,” one page both sides, 5.25 x 8.2

Russian writer (1870–1953) best known for his poems and stories, who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1933. Rare ALS in French, signed “Ivan Bouni

Signed book: Cities of the Red Night. First edition, first printing. NY: Holt, Rinehart, and Winston, 1981. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.25 x 9.25, 3

Artist (1907–2000) known for his work in ballet set and costume design and his illustrations for novels by Ernest Hemingway and Albert Camus. ALS in F

Vintage glossy 3.5 x 5.5 real photo postcard of Dorothy Wilding’s portrait of Coward, signed in fountain pen. Light corner tip dings and signature a f

French author (1844–1924) who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1921. Collection of 14 postcards from his travels in France and Europe, including G

Flyer for a No Nukes Poetry Reading and Songs at the Boulder Theatre, 8.5 x 11, signed in black ink by Ginsberg and in blue ballpoint by Orlovsky. In

Signed book: The Water Flowers. First edition. NY: Congdon and Weed, 1982. Hardcover with dust jacket, 7.5 x 6.25. Signed on the title page in black i

Bank check, 6 x 2.5, filled out and signed by Grey, payable to Fred P. N. Parke for $435.18, December 10, 1926. Matted with an advertisement for his w

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 ...

Oscar-winning English novelist (1900–1954) whose works include Lost Horizon and Goodbye, Mr. Chips. TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictu

Signed book: Hirschfeld’s Hollywood. First edition, first printing. NY: Harry N. Abrams, 2001. Softcover, 9 x 10, 95 pages. Signed on the title page,

Vintage ink signature, “Oliver Wendell Holmes, Boston, Mass., Sept. 10th 1875,” on an off-white 3.75 x 2.5 autograph sheet. In fine condition, with tr

Original black-bordered personal calling card, 3.25 x 1.75, bearing an ANS on the reverse in pencil, “Many thanks for the care taken to return the lit

Limited edition 21.5 x 32 print of Hurrell’s portrait of Johnny Weissmuller honoring his Olympic achievements, numbered 440/500, signed in the lower b

Stunning and sexy matte-finish 10.25 x 13.25 photo of Joan Collins in an oversized robe, affixed to a 16 x 19.25 mount, signed on the mount in black i

Two programs: one for the Paris Theatre production of Le Pieton de l’Air, 7 x 9.75, signed on the front cover in blue felt tip; and one for the Theatr

Glossy 8 x 10 portrait of the famed photographer, boldly signed and inscribed in the lower border in black ink, “For John Buchanan, with the good wish

Two ‘film shares’ certificates issued to raise money for the preservation of original footage of the Merry Pranksters’s famous 1964 bus trip, each 10

Signed book: One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. Facsimile first edition done by the First Edition Library. NY: Viking Press, 1990. Hardcover with slipca

Signed book: From a Buick 8. Limited edition of 750 copies (this being No. 198). Maryland: Cemetery Dance Publications, 2002. Hardcover with dust jack

British clergyman and novelist (1819–1875), best known for the famed children's fairy tale The Water Babies. ALS signed “C. Kingsley,” one page,...

Postcard of Lichtenstein at work in 1983, 4.25 x 6, signed in black ink, “R. Lichtenstein, ’86.” A noticeable diagonal crease to the upper left, other

Color postcard of Lichtenstein’s 1961 work entitled ‘Mr. Bellamy,’ 4.25 x 6, signed in the lower border in blue ballpoint. In fine condition.

Ink signature, “Henry W. Longfellow, 1879,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.25 card. In fine condition, with slight brushing to signature.

Signed book: The Executioner’s Song. Later printing. Boston: Little, Brown and Company, 1979. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.25 x 9.5, 1050 pages. Sign

French author and historian (1885–1967) best known for his novel The Silence of Colonel Bramble. Signed book: Tragedy in France. First edition. NY: Ha

Official Rawlings Major League baseball signed and inscribed on two side panels in black felt tip, “John—Love, Max, 2006,” along with a small sketch o

Signed book: First Impressions of Greece. Limited first edition of 250 copies (this being No. 132). Santa Barbara: Capra Press, 1973. Hardcover, 5.75

Two color postcards of Neiman’s vibrant sports-themed artwork, 5.25 x 7.5 and 8 x 5.5, each signed in black felt tip. In overall fine condition.

Semi-glossy 11 x 15.75 portrait of director Billy Wilder and his wife taken by Newton, signed and inscribed to the couple in the lower border in black

Glossy 11.75 x 9.5 portrait of filmmaker Billy Wilder, signed and inscribed to Wilder in the lower border in black ink, “For Billy, with much love and

AQS on an off-white 5 x 3 card. Peale pens a biblical quote. In full: “‘I can do all things through Christ which stengtheneth me,’ Philippians 4:13.”

American illustrator and author, primarily of books for young people (1853–1911). Original vintage signed ink sketch of an Revolutionary War–era gentl

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Ripley at his drawing board, signed in fountain pen, “With every good wish of Ripley ‘Believe It or Not.’” In very good

Signed book: Where the Wild Things Are. 25th Anniversary Edition. NY: Scholastic, 1963. Softcover, 9.75 x 9. Signed and inscribed on the half-title pa

Signed book: August 1914. First edition. NY: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1972. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.25 x 9.5, 622 pages. Signed on the title p

Vintage ink signature, “H. B. Stowe, Hartford, Conn., Sept. 20, 1875,” on an off-white 3.75 x 2.5 autograph sheet. In fine condition, with a small tea

English dramatist and editor (1817–1880) who wrote Our American Cousin, which was being performed in the presence of President Lincoln when he was ass

TLS signed in pencil, one page, 8.5 x 11, April 25, 1946. Letter to George Ulnic. In part: “I am interested in your project to make a play out of ‘A F

Two books: hardcover first edition of S., 5.5 x 8.25, signed on the first free end page in blue ink; and a hardcover first edition of The Widows of Ea

American portrait and landscape painter (1856–1935). Fifth Avenue Bank check, 6.5 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Volk, “S. A. Douglas Volk,” payable

Color 4 x 6 postcard of Warhol’s work titled ‘Orange Disaster,’ originally done in 1963, signed at the bottom in black felt tip. In fine condition, wi