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Prominent author (1478–1529) most famous for The Book of the Courtier, considered the definitive account of Renaissance court life. Extremely rare LS

Signed book: Lucy Gayheart. Limited signed first edition of 749 copies (this being No. 46). NY: Alfred A. Knopf, 1935. Hardcover, 6.25 x 9.25, 231 pag

Scarce ALS in German, signed “Chagall,” one page on a 6 x 4.5 postcard promoting a 1946 exhibition, no date. Untranslated letter mentioning Chicago. A

Partial self-contained ANS signed “S. L. Clemens,” one page, 5.5 x 2.25, no date. Conclusion of a longer letter reads, “Is there a mistake somewhere?

ALS signed “S. L. Clemens,” one page, 3.75 x 6, black-bordered personal letterhead, February 24, 1906. Letter to Govinier C. Hall of the Hall-Truman F

ALS, in pencil, signed “S. L. Clemens,” one page, 3.5 x 5.25, no date. Brief letter to Mr. Hutchins. In full: “This is to introduce my friends Paige a

Vintage glossy 7 x 9.5 head-and-shoulders portrait, nicely signed against a light area of his coat in fountain pen, “Souvenir de Jean Cocteau, 1952.”

American painter in watercolor and illustrator known for his illustrations in works by well-known 19th century authors (1822–1888). ALS signed “F. O.

ALS in French, signed along the right edge, “Degas,” one page, 4.25 x 5.5, no date. The increasingly blind Degas writes to famous art critic Arsene Al

ALS, one page, 4.5 x 7, June 2, 1843. Letter to poet Robert Hughman. In full: “I am much satisfied by and am much indebted to you for the dedication o