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American writer (1902–1967) best known for such works as Weary Blues and The Ways of White Folks. Vintage matte-finish 5 x 7 Carl Van Vechten photo of

American writer (1886–1918), best known for the much-anthologized poem ‘Trees,’ who was killed at the Second Battle of Marne at the age of 31. ALS, on

ALS signed “Henry W. Longfellow,” one page, 4.5 x 6.5, February 23, 1880. Brief letter to Oscar C. Colton. In full: “I hasten to send you and your cla

French lexicographer and philosopher (1801–1881). Collection of four ALSs, all in French, each signed “E. Littre,” all multi-page, ranging in date fro

Highly influential, Nobel Prize–winning German novelist and social critic (1875–1955). Vintage matte-finish 7.5 x 9.25 photo, signed in ink. Double-ma

ALS signed “W. S. Maugham,” one page, 5.25 x 8, personal letterhead, December 20. Letter of thanks for a Christmas gift. In full: “You are very kind t

ALS, one page, 8.5 x 5.5, personal letterhead, January 20, 1977. Letter to an admirer. In part: “I am just recovering from a fall, so I must be brief.

Uncommon, untranslated ALS in Spanish, signed “Miro,” one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, January 31, 1962. In fine condition, with a few small e

Exquisite abstract print, 4.25 x 5.5, possibly an artist’s proof, of an etching from L'Antitête, signed in the lower border in pencil, “...

ALS in French, signed “F. Mistral,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, December 13, 1894. Letter to an unidentified woman. In part (translate

ALS in French, signed “Yours in friendship, Claude Monet,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, March 3, 1925. Letter to writer Jean Ajalbert.

Two items: ANS signed “Ezra Pound, Venezia,” one page, 7.25 x 7.5, 1963. In full: “To Mr. Littlefield: Ink is dark. May the light be blessed”; and a v

British artist and illustrator (1867–1939) best known for his Art Nouveau–influenced illustrations. Original vintage signed pen and ink sketch depicti

Uncommon DS, two pages, 8.5 x 11, The Ayn Rand Letter, Inc. letterhead, June 16, 1976. An agreement between Rand and the Palo Alto Book Service to pub

ALS in German, signed “Rilke,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 6.5 x 8, January 22, 1919. Letter to Grete Crulbransson, Austrian writer, half-sis

Attractive color limited edition 20.5 x 25 print entitled ‘Boy Gazing at Pictures of Glamorous Stars,’ artist’s proof, signed in the lower border in p

ALS in French, signed “Rodin,” one page, 4 x 6.25, no date. Letter to composer Charles Gounod. In full (translated): “I knew that it was on the 20th a

Austrian writer and journalist (1836–1895) from whose name the word masochism is derived. Complete handwritten manuscript, in German, signed at the to

Influential, forward-looking Austrian artist (1890–1918) who takes a place among the leading figures of the Expressionist movement of the early 20th c

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