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Realist painter (1869-1974), known for his large murals in fresco that established the Mexican Mural Renaissance. Postcard portfolio entitled “La Marc

AQS on an off-white 4.25 x 5.25 sheet. Smith pens the first stanza from ‘America.’ In full: “My country, ’tis of thee, / Sweet land of liberty, / Of t

Signed book: The Cancer Corpus (Russian edition). Moscow, 2004. Hardcover, 5.25 x 8, 477 pages. Signed and inscribed, in Russian, on the title page in

Crisp ink signature on an off-white 3.25 x 1.25 card, bearing the printed name ‘Dudley Payne Lewis.’ Matted with a printed image of the author and an

Important Victorian British poet (1837–1909) whose “decadent” subject matter (including sadomasochism and lesbianism) made him one of the most controv

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

Terrific oversized engraving of one of Gustave Doré’s illustrations of a scene from Tennyson’s poetic cycle Idylls of the King, 12.25 x 16.5, s...

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

Swiss painter and sculptor (1925-1991) best known for his sculptural machines or kinetic art in the Dada tradition. Signed book: Meta. First edition.

TLS, one page, 8 x 10, Merton College, Oxford, April 28, 1972. Letter to a friend, “Mrs. Robinson.” In part: “My answer is belated because I am in fac

Uncommon TLS, one page, 5.25 x 7, blindstamped personal letterhead, January 2, 1967. Brief response to an admirer with a bold signature. In full: “Tha

Important French painter and printmaker (1864–1901) whose lively, colorful portrayals of the people and places of fin-de-siècle Paris take a pl...

LS in French, signed “Voltaire,” one page both sides, 6.25 x 7.75, February 26, 1775. Letter to a gentleman. In full (translated): "An old man ...

ALS signed “H. de T-Lautrec,” one page, 5.25 x 8, no date [circa September-October 1875]. Letter to his “Dear Mamma.” In full: “I have received Marrai

Color postcard of Warhol’s famous 1962 portrait of Marilyn Monroe, 4 x 5.75, signed in the lower border in black felt tip. In fine condition.

Glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo, signed vertically in black felt tip along the right border. Scattered surface marks and impressions, otherwise fine con

Original signed felt tip sketch of his Campbell’s Soup can on an off-white 8.5 x 5 sheet, signed and dated below, “Andy Warhol, May 1975.” In fine con

Exceptional color satin-finish 11 x 14 photo of Warhol standing in front of one of his tall photo collages, vertically signed and inscribed in black f

Signed book: The Philosophy of Andy Warhol. First edition, first printing (marked “BCDE” below the stated edition). NY: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 197

Rare sepia 4.25 x 5.75 albumen portrait of Whitman in an iconic pose, signed in black ink, “Walt Whitman, 1880.” Affixed to a 4.25 x 7.25 off-white ca

Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of a younger Albee, signed in black ink, “Edward Albee (later).” In fine condition, with a couple slight edge chips.

Collection of 16 postcards depicting different works of art, all approximately 6.5 x 4 or 4 x 6.5, each signed in ink by the associated artist. Signer

Three hardcover books, each signed on an opening page or bookplate by the respective author. Signers are: Michael Crichton (A Collection of Three Nove

Six souvenir typescripts of various sizes, each signed at the conclusion in ink by its author. Included are excerpts from Welcome to the Monkey House

Collection of seven FDCs, each signed in ink or felt tip by a different author. Signers are: Elmore Leonard, James Michener, Ray Bradbury, John Grisha

Three hardcover Christmas books: A Different Kind of Christmas by Alex Haley, signed on the first free end page in black felt tip; Dashing Through the

Scottish author and dramatist (1860–1937) best known for the classic children’s play Peter Pan. Ink signature, “Yours truly, J. M. Barrie,” on an off-

Limited edition 20.25 x 25.5 print featuring a portrait of Bradbury imposed over the text of his story ‘Homecoming,’ numbered 36/100, signed in the lo

Bank check, 7.75 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Burroughs, “E. R. Burroughs,” payable to Dr. Henry S. for $6.00, November 3, 1935. In v

Otsego County Bank check, 5.75 x 2.25, filled out and signed by Cooper, “J. Fenimore Cooper,” payable to Self for $3.00, November 25, 1838. In very go

Crystal-clear vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 three-quarter-length photo of Coward seated with his hands in his lap, boldly signed and inscribed in black

Two letters: ALS, signed “Noel,” one page both sides, 5.5 x 8.5, postmarked December 30, 1963. A letter of thanks to Katherine Cornell. In part: “Neve

French painter and military artist (1848–1912). Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Reutlinger of Paris, signed and inscribed in green ink under the

Three special edition leatherbound hardcover editions of Drury’s works: Advise and Consent, Decision, and A God Against the Gods, each signed on an op

Well-known writer of detective fiction (born 1942). Four items: glossy 5 x 7 photo of the writer, signed in gold ink; brief ALS signed “JD,” on the re

Limited edition 22.5 x 27.5 print featuring a portrait of Ellison imposed over the text of his story ‘One Life, Furnished in Early Poverty,’ numbered

American novelist, literary critic, scholar, and writer (1914–1994) best known for his novel Invisible Man. Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Ellison posin

Glossy 5 x 7 photo of Erte with an interesting sculpture, signed and inscribed in black ink, “To Mary Allen, with best regards, Erte.” A few surface c

Vintage 2.5 x 3.75 book photo, affixed to a 3.25 x 5.25 mount, signed on the mount in black ink, “W. Glackens.” In fine condition, with a couple trivi

ALS, one page, 6.25 x 11, July 13. Letter to his wife addressed as, “Dearest Be’lov’ed.” In part: “No letter from you again for a hell of a time. Most

American poet (1790–1867) notable for his satires and as one of the Knickerbocker Group. Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite half-length portrait of Hall

A Very Special Christmas album signed vertically on the front cover in black felt tip, “K. Haring 88.” Scattered creases to covers, heavier to the bac

ALS signed “O. W. Holmes,” one page both sides, 4.75 x 6, November 28, 1880. Letter to an admirer. In part: “It pleases me to find that you care to ha

American author and editor (1837–1920) best known as the editor of the influential periodical Atlantic Monthly from 1871 to 1881 and as the author of

Program for a dinner honoring Hurrell held at the Victor Hugo Inn, Laguna Beach, California, on November 8, 1977, 8.5 x 11, four pages, featuring his

ALS, one page both sides, 5 x 8, personal letterhead, August 13, 1954. Letter to Dr. Ludwig von Bertalanffy. In part: “My wife and I have had an inter

TLS in French, one page, 8 x 10.5, March 4, 1975. Untranslated letter to Winifred Gooding. Central vertical and horizontal folds (horizontal fold pass

Highly respected Dutch painter (1824–1911). Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Kameke, signed and inscribed on the reverse in black ink, “With best

American journalist (1811–1891) who co-founded the New-York Daily Times, now the New York Times, in 1851. Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite bust portra

Pulitzer Prize–winning American critic, humorist, and playwright (1889–1961) best known for You Can’t Take It with You and The Man Who Came to Dinner.