Winter Auction 2013

(1889 - 1970) American mystery writer and lawyer, one of the most prolific authors, writing over 80 detective novels featuring the courtroom lawyer Pe

(1921-1992) American novelist, author of the epic fictional history of a black family, Roots. Partly-printed check, Norris, Tn., Jan. 25, 1989, drawn

Erickson's famous volume Warden Ragen of Joliet (New York: Dutton, 1957), hardbound, first edition, lacking DJ, being the story of the "Fam...

(1908-1981) American author and playwright of such pieces as The Time of Your Life (Pulitzer Prize winner) and The Human Comedy. Lot of two original

(b. 1928) American author and illustrator of children's books, including Where the Wild Things Are. Poster measuring 17" x 23", adver...

(1840 - 1902) French novelist and founder of Naturalism in literature, author of Germinal and fervent supporter of Alfred Dreyfus. Fine association A

Fine lot of three items signed by prominent American authors, includes: SINCLAIR LEWIS (1885-1951) American novelist and author of Main Street, the f

Good lot of two items by prominent American poets, includes: JOHN GOULD FLETCHER (1886-1950) Imagist poet (the first Southern poet to win the Pulitze

A lot of over 25 signatures of authors and educators from the nineteenth and early twentieth century's, various formats but most being signed ca...

BENJAMIN WEST (1738 - 1820) American painter who gained fame by his historical paintings, a charter member of the Royal Academy and one of the foundi

(1785 - 1851) Imperial lithograph, 25" x 18 1/4" (sight) Columbian Black Tailed Deer, plate CVI, from The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North A...

(1785 - 1851) Imperial lithograph, 25" x 18 1/4" (sight) Soft Haired Squirrel, plate XIX, from The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America,...

(1812 - 1862) Imperial lithograph, 24 1/2" x 18" (sight) Dusky Squirrel, plate CXVII, from The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America, lit...

(1812 - 1862) Imperial lithograph, 24 1/2" x 18" (sight) Collies Squirrel, plate CIV, from The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America, lit...

(1812 - 1862) Imperial lithograph, 25" x 18 1/4" (sight) Fremont's Squirrel / Sooty Squirre, plate CXLIX, from The Viviparous Quadrupe...

(1930 - 2001) Beat poet who quickly fit into the San Francisco Beat scene in 1956 and was soon elevated to celebrity status. Considered one of the maj

(1792 - 1878) English illustrator and engraver whose work appeared in several of Dickens' classics. Superb association A.L.S. 1p. 8vo., [n.p., ...

(b. 1937) American artist known for his pop art constructions. Poster measuring 20" x 32" and showing one of his paintings of a man in pro...

(1821-1872) English painter known for his landscapes. A fine original painting measuring 3 1/2" x 5" and titled "Tintern Abbey",...

(1870 - 1957) American typographer and type designer, acclaimed by some as among the greatest book designers of the twentieth century. Rogers was kn

(1901 - 1966) American artist, film producer and businessman, creator of Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck, producer of the first animated film with sound,

Original cartoon production sketch, 11 3/4" x 9 7/8", a pencil image of Goofy astride an equally goofy horse happily cantering away. Signe...

Good grouping of 13 stills, eight being stills from Disney's feature film Fantasia with the balance featuring prima ballerina Irina Baranova of ...

(1917 - 2005) Acclaimed comic artist whose detective character "The Spirit" influenced the noir sensibility of the 40s. Credited with the ...

Good lot of two items signed by British engravers, includes: BLAIR HUGHES-STANTON (1902-1981), A.L.S. 1p. 8vo., London [n.d.]: "I am quite will...

Group of four items signed by notable artists, includes: NORMAN ROCKWELL name and return address removed from a mailing envelope; NICOLA SIMBARI (b. 1

Fine lot of four items signed by European artists of various eras, includes: GASTON LACHAISE (1882-1935) American sculptor of French birth known for

(1886 - 1954) German conductor and composer widely considered to have been one of the greatest symphonic and operatic conductors of the 20th century

(1886-1954) German conductor and composer, the leading conductor during World War II. Despite his protests against the Nazi banning of Jewish and othe

(1879-1972) American composer and pianist known for his Broadway hits "Rose-Marie" and "The Vagabond King". Typed D.S. 1p. 4to.,...

(1918 - 1992) American composer and conductor whose works frequently reflected American themes. Bold signature in black marker on a 3" x 5&quo...

(1929 - 2004) American composer most known for his work in film and television, notably for the films The Sand Pebbles, Papillion, Chinatown, and fiv

(1873-1958) American musician and composer considered "Father of the Blues", composer of "Memphis Blues" and "St. Louis Bl...

(1873-1958) American musician and composer considered "Father of the Blues", composer of "Memphis Blues" and "St. Louis Bl...

(1873-1958) American musician and composer considered "Father of the Blues", composer of "Memphis Blues" and "St. Louis Bl...

(1873-1958) American musician and composer considered "Father of the Blues", composer of "Memphis Blues" and "St. Louis Bl...

(1870-1948) Astro-Hungarian composer known for his operas, the most famous of which is "The Merry Widow". Vintage S.P. 3 1/2" x 5 1/4...

(1888 - 1952) Germany's foremost lyric baritone of the period between World War I and World War II. Fine association A.L.S. on his personal cor...

(1864 - 1949) German composer of fifteen operas, including Salome, Der Rosenkavalier and Also Sprach Zarathustra. Following the Nazi Party's ri...

Fine lot of five items, includes: SAMMY KAYE, (1910-1987) Songwriter and composer, sheet music for his 1941 hit "Remember Pearl Harbor", 4...

A fine lot of 39 signatures of prominent musical and operatic stars, in various formats (noted), includes: CHARLES R. ADAMS (A.M.Q.S. 1880); ARTURO T

(b. 1935) Irreverent American actor, comedian, director, screenwriter, author and musician. s a comic, he developed the persona of an insecure, intell

(1895 - 1926) American silent film star of legendary status, a romantic leading man and star of The Sheik. I.S.P. 8" x 10", sepia profile ...

(b. 1942) American boxer and three time heavyweight champion, stripped of his title for refusing military service. A superlative Ali signed photo &...

(b. 1942) American boxer and three time heavyweight champion, stripped of his title for refusing military service. Bold, black ink signature: Muhamma

A rare Ali relic, his personal folding business card from "Muhammad Ali Enterprises" in Chicago, IL. 1975, giving the firm's address a...

A fine relic from Muhammad Ali's famous training camp at Deer Lake, Pa., a laminated pass worn by visitors to the facility which was kept under ...

WALI "BLOOD" MUHAMMAD (1927-2012) was one of Ali's trainers who worked in his corner from the first Ali-Frazier fight, on. Previously,...

(1899 - 1987) American actor and song and dance man who appeared in many films with his partner Ginger Rogers. S.P. 10" x 8" color, a sti...

(b. 1952) English author and artist known for his fantasy and horror images as well as fictional works that become the basis for the durable horror fi