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Signed book: The Red, White, and Blue. Limited first edition. Franklin Center, Pennsylvania: Franklin Library, 1987. Hardcover, 6.5 x 9.5, 467 pages.

Two ALSs, each signed “C. D. Gibson,” both undated. A one-page letter on Savoy Plaza stationery apologizes for not having a bookplate to send to a col

Original personal calling card bearing Gibson’s name, 2.75 x 1.5, signed on the reverse in black ink, “C. D. Gibson.” In fine condition, with light ve

Signed book: Howl and Other Poems. Later printing. San Francisco: City Lights Books, 1983. Softcover, 5 x 6.25, 48 pages. Signed and inscribed on the

Ink signature, “Anna Mary Robertson Moses, Grand Ma Moses, Eagle Bridge, N.Y., with best wishes,” on a 3.5 x 2 card with a drawing of a high-heeled sh

TLS, one page, 6 x 7, personal letterhead, November 19, 1923. Short letter to a collector reads, in full: “I am proud to be included in such illustrio

Two souvenir typescripts: “A Christmas Bit,” one page, 6.5 x 9, signed and inscribed in ink, “For John E. Boos, Edgar A. Guest, Aug. 25, 1952, Detroit

Interesting color 4 x 6 postcard of one of Haring’s untitled works from 1984, signed in the lower border in black felt tip, “K. Haring.” In fine condi

Two different Haring-designed business cards for his Pop Shop, one 2 x 3.5 and one 3.5 x 2, with the second one signed on the reverse in black felt ti

Poet and lyricist (1837–1907) who put forth one of the more plausible claims to authorship of the song ‘Dixie.’ AQS on an off-white 4.5 x 6 sheet, dat

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 ...

Color 8 x 10 magazine photo of Hirschfeld drawing in an empty theater, signed in black felt tip on his sketch pad. In fine condition, with signature a

Color 8.5 x 10.25 book photo of one of Hockney’s works, signed in person in blue felt tip. In fine condition. Originally obtained by in-person special

ALS signed “Oliver Wendell Holmes,” one page, 4.25 x 3, June 27, 1878. A short response to a gentleman. In full: “It gives me pleasure to comply with

American writer (1901–1991) known for her association with Robert Graves. Scarce TLS signed “Laura (Riding) Jackson, Mrs. Schuyler B. Jackson,” one pa

Swedish writer (1858–1940) who in 1909 became the first woman to win the Nobel Prize for Literature. Vintage matte-finish 3.25 x 5.25 photo, signed at

American sports journalist and humorist (1885–1933). ALS signed “Ring W. Lardner,” one page, 4 x 5.25, November 24. Letter to a collector. In full: “T

Color postcard of Lichtenstein’s 1967 work entitled ‘Modern Painting with Clef,’ 6 x 4, signed in the lower border in blue ballpoint. In fine conditio

Color postcard of Lichtenstein’s 1968 work entitled ‘Preparedness,’ 6 x 4, signed in the lower border in blue felt tip. In fine condition.

Ink signature, “Henry W. Longfellow,” on an off-white 3.5 x 5 slip. Slip is affixed to a 4 x 6.25 yellow album page with a handwritten note of provena

Glossy 8 x 9.75 photo of the author wearing a bow tie, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with top edge possibly trimmed. Autographed photos

Glossy 8 x 10 close-up photo, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition.

Two items: TLS, signed “Your friend to the journey’s end! Edwin Markham,” one page, 8.5 x 11, March 10, 1920. Letter to a young collector. In part: “W

Author and screenwriter (1926–2013) best known for his novel I Am Legend. Satin-finish 8 x 10 close-up photo of Matheson, signed in black felt tip. In

French author and historian (1885–1967) best known for his novel The Silence of Colonel Bramble. Ink signature and inscription, “Pour Miss M. C. Deane

Signed book: The Covenant. First trade edition, later printing. NY: Random House, 1980. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.5 x 9.5. Signed on the second fr

Famed Irish poet and songwriter (1779–1852) best known for such verses as ‘The Last Rose of Summer’ and ‘Believe Me if All These Endearing Young Charm

Outstanding collection of 24 letters from mystery authors, most with excellent literary content, primarily consisting of TLSs. Signers are: Robert Bar

Collection of 12 quotes from various mystery authors, primarily consisting of AQSs, some quite lengthy. AQSs are from Robert Barnard, Eric Bruton, Ric

Two color postcards, one 6 x 8 and one 5.25 x 7.25 featuring Neiman’s works of Frank Sinatra and Shaquille O’Neal, each signed on the front in black

Two color postcard photos of Neiman’s works, 5.5 x 6 and 5.5 x 7, each signed in felt tip. In overall fine condition, with trimmed edges to the horse

Vintage fountain pen signature, “With all good wishes, Eugene O’Neill, 1943,” on an off-white 2.75 x 1 slip. Matted with an image of the author to an

Six items, consisting of TLSs, ALSs, and signed photos (each inscribed), each signed by a different respected photographer. Signers are: Carl Mydans,

Outstanding collection of 14 letters from poets, most with excellent literary content, primarily consisting of TLSs. Signers are: Robert Bly, Barry Co

Collection of 12 souvenir typescripts of various poems, each signed in ink by its author, many inscribed. Signers are: Robert Bly, Lawrence Ferlinghet

Great collection of 18 AQSs from a variety of poets and playwrights on sheets of various sizes. Signers are: Peter Barnes, Edgar Bowers, Marc Connelly

Two hardcover books, Merrick, signed and inscribed on the title page, “For Ted, don’t fear me or the vamps! Anne Rice”; and Servant of the Bones, sign

Vintage 8 x 9.75 print of an illustrated Robinson reading a book, signed in the lower border in fountain pen, “E. A. Robinson.” Also signed in the low

Signed book: The Norman Rockwell Storybook. First edition, first printing. NY: Simon & Schuster, 1969. Hardcover with dust jacket, 9.25 x 12.25....

TLS, one page, 5.75 x 7.75, personal letterhead, April 29, 1975. Brief letter to an admirer. In full: “I have signed the two first day covers, but I d

Collection of 16 letters from science fiction authors, most with fascinating literary content in which they discuss their influences, primarily consis

Collection of 13 quotes from various science fiction authors, primarily consisting of AQSs, some quite lengthy. AQSs are from Mark Adlard, Barrington

Nature writer (1860–1946) who founded the modern school of animal fiction and helped found the Boy Scouts of America. TLS, signed “Ernest T. Seton,” o

ALS, one page, 8.5 x 11, Sunnybank Collie Kennels letterhead, no date. Letter to a woman reads, in part: “I am glad to tell you that ‘Explorer’ return

Vintage ink signature, “Yours faithfully always, W. M. Thackeray,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2 slip. In fine condition, with a horizontal fold below the s

Signed book: Memories of the Ford Administration. Limited first edition. Franklin Center, Pennsylvania: Franklin Library, 1992. Hardcover, 6.5 x 9.25,

Two color postcards of Vasarely’s colorful geometric works, 4 x 5.75, each signed at the bottom in ballpoint. Poor contrast to one of the signatures a

Color 10 x 8 print entitled ‘Cantaloupes II,’ from a 1979 art gallery booklet entitled ‘Space Fruit: Still Lifes,’ signed in the lower border in black

Color 10 x 8 print entitled ‘Apples,’ from a 1979 art gallery booklet entitled ‘Space Fruit: Still Lifes,’ signed in the lower border in black felt ti

Signed book: Popism: The Warhol 60s. First edition, later printing. NY: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1980. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.25 x 9.5, 310 p

Felt tip signature, “Andy Warhol,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. In fine condition.

Color postcard of Warhol’s 1963 portrait of Elizabeth Taylor entitled ‘Liz,’ 4 x 5.75, signed in the lower border in blue felt tip. In fine condition.

American author (1856–1923) best known for the juvenile classic Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm. Vintage ink signature, “Kate Douglas Wiggin,” on an off-wh

TLS, one page, 9.5 x 6, August 16, 1954. Letter to author and screenwriter Sidney J. Perelman. In part: “I am a fervent admirer of your stuff and was

English satirist (1738–1819) who wrote under the pseudonym ‘Peter Pindar.’ Unsigned autograph poem, three pages, 7.25 x 5.75, dated “Jan. 17–7.” Wolco

Signed book: The Stray. First edition. NY: Farrar, Straus, Giroux, 1979. Hardcover with dust jacket, 7.75 x 9.5, 185 pages. Signed on the half-title p

English painter (1851–1931) who specialized in maritime themes. ALS signed “W. L. Wyllie,” one page, 7 x 9, November 17, 1920. Letter to Admiral Regin

British author and humorist (1864–1926) who wrote on Jewish themes. ALS signed “I. Zangwill,” one page, 5.25 x 3.5, May 4, 1896. Letter to Gerald Chri

American cartoonist (1875–1930) who created A. Piker Clerk, one of the first daily ‘continuity’ strips. Two items: an original vintage ink sketch of a

ALS signed “Bob Crumb,” nine pages on three sets of adjoining sheets, 5.5 x 8.5, July 22, 1959. Letter to his best friend, and future brother-in-law,

Huge and bold vintage ballpoint signature, “Walt Disney,” on an off-white 7 x 5.5 album page. In very fine condition. With approximate signature dimen

Personal check, 8.25 x 3, filled out in another hand and boldly signed by Disney, “Walter E. Disney,” payable to Walt Disney—Special Acct. for $650, s

Scarce vintage crayon ‘block letter’ signature and inscription, “To Jane Clair—With my best wishes, Walt Disney,” on an off-white 7.75 x 9.25 card bea

Vintage red artist’s pencil signature and inscription, “To George, Best wishes, Walt Disney,” on an off-white 5.25 x 2 clipped section of a cream-colo

Original ink, watercolor, and colored pencil artwork of Scrooge McDuck yelling at thieving birds on a 10 x 12 off-white sheet, signed in the lower bor

Original hand-inked one panel cartoon on a 9 x 11 off-white sheet. The undated cartoon shows a man who took a seat from a woman on the subway, with th

American cartoonist (1919–2004) best known for taking over the strip Prince Valiant following the death of creator Hal Foster in 1982. Original signed

Freelance cartoonist (b. 1929) whose work includes books, album covers, and advertisements. ALS, one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, July 7, 1960

Color heavy stock calendar page, 13 x 10, featuring Snoopy and Peppermint Patty, signed in black felt tip, “Charles M. Schulz.” In fine condition, wit

Original signed felt tip sketch of Snoopy sitting at a school desk on an off-white 23 x 14.5 sheet of artist’s cardstock, and also bearing 10 other sk

Exceedingly rare and extremely desirable manuscript receipt in German, signed “L. v. Beethoven,” one page, 7.5 x 8, Vienna, March 27, 1820. Certificat

Composer (1887–1979). She studied at the Paris Conservatoire (1897-1904), where she won several prizes, and went on to write many vocal and instrument

ALS, one page, 5 x 7.75, personal letterhead, December 6, 1885. Letter to a gentleman. In part: “It is very kind indeed in you to renew your invitatio

German composer (1838-1920) who wrote over 200 works, including three staples of the violin repertoire, including The 1st Violin Concerto, the ‘Scotti

AMQS on a trimmed off-white 6.5 x 3.5 album page. Cadman pens three bars of music, signing above and below, “Charles Wakefield Cadman, San Diego, 1914

Desirable original vintage signed fountain pen self-portrait on an off-white 6 x 7.5 sheet, signed in the lower right, “Bon voyage, Enrico Caruso 1913

Polish composer (1810–1849) considered one of the great masters of Romantic music. Unsigned autograph note in French, one page, 2.75 x 2, no date. In

Exceptional group of vintage AMQSs on a single off-white 7.75 x 9.25 sheet, with each composer penning a few bars of their music and signing below. Si

Franco-Swiss pianist and conductor (1877–1962). He is one of the most renowned 20th-century classical musicians, known for his Romantic period piano w

Army officer and composer (1835–1918) and a member of the group of Russian composers known as ‘The Five.’ ALS in French, signed “C. Cui,” one page, 5.

TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, National Bureau for Blind Artists, Inc. letterhead, December 15, 1938. Form letter soliciting a committee to benefit blind mu

Composer (1797–1848), born in Bergamo, Italy. He studied music at Bergamo and Bologna, and produced his first opera in 1818 at Venice. The work which

Prolific Italian composer in all forms, best known for his operas (1797–1848). Unsigned autograph musical manuscript, one page both sides, 12.25 x 4.7

Legendary Italian tenor (1890–1957) who takes a place among the most revered operatic artists of all time. Two one-page TLSs, one signed in full and o

TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, Hotel Muehlebach letterhead, March 15, 1924. Letter to an admirer. In part: “It was kind of you to write me and I wish I coul

German conductor (1872–1942) best known as the director of the San Francisco Symphony. Vintage matte-finish 10.5 x 13.5 photo of Hertz, signed and ins

Three items: vintage 7 x 10 photo, signed in the lower border in fountain pen, “Josef Hofmann, Merion, Pa. 1933”; an AMQS on an off-white 5.5 x 7 shee

TLS in German, signed “Dr. Josef Hofmann,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Curtis Institute of Music letterhead, December 30, 1936. Letter to an associate. In par

Czechoslovakian-born composer (1897–1957) who, after producing much well-received ‘serious’ music, enjoyed great success as one of the most respected

Italian composer (1863–1945) whose 1890 masterpiece ‘Cavalleria Rusticana’ takes a place among the most beloved staples of the operatic repertoire. AM

Two letters, each in French, each signed “J. Massenet”: ALS, April 16, 1882, to a fellow composer, in part (translated): “I regret that the orchestral

Italian-born composer and opera director (1771–1839) who was one of the first teachers of the young Franz Liszt. ALS in French, one page, 5 x 8.25, Ma

Prodigiously gifted German Romantic composer (1809–1847). His musical output represents virtually every form and genre of the era, ranging from piano

ALS in Italian, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 6.75 x 8.5, Torre del Lago, December 5, 1920. Puccini writes to the “Honorable Doctor Paci,” at V

Vintage fountain pen signature, “Maurice Ravel,” on an off-white 1.5 x .75 clipped slip affixed to a 4.75 x 6 card bearing a portrait of the composer.

French opera composer and critic (1823–1909). ALS in French, signed “E. Reyer,” one page, lightly-lined graph-like paper, 4 x 5.25, March 9. Untransla

Ballpoint signature, “Arthur Rubinstein,” on an off-white 6.5 x 3.5 mailing envelope with a Franz Liszt Russian postage stamp affixed above signature.

French composer (1870–1958). AMQS on the reverse of a 6.75 x 3.25 printed French menu. Schmitt pens five bars of music, identified by Schmitt, “Quinte

Composer and one of the most distinguished pianists of the Romantic era (1819–1896). She and her husband, composer Robert Schumann, were early champio

AMQS on an off-white 5.25 x 7 sheet with a clipped photo affixed to the top. Sousa pens four bars of music from ‘The Federal,’ signing under the quote