Literature Autographs

American writer and poet (1849-1916). Typed letter signed by him on a sheet with his letterhead, dated on November 2nd, 1914, thanking someone who sent him a poem in his honor.  Size is 4.75 x 7.25 inches, 1 page, rust stains, central fold, in overall very good condition.

Romanian-born American writer (1928-2016), professor, Nobel laureate, and Holocaust survivor. 4-page card for an event at the Marriott Hotel, 1983, signed and inscribed by him in the last page. Size is 5.2 x 7.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Irish poet (1854-1900) and playwright, who became one of the most famous playwrights in London in the early 1890s; best remembered for his plays and his novel "The Picture of Dorian Gray". Fantastic extra large cabinet photograph of him by photographer Sarony (New York) signed and inscribed with a short sentiment by Wilde himself to the American actress Clara Morris during his visit to New York in January 1882 where he met her. Size is 7.2 x 12.75 inches, full crack professionally repaired at the center, re-mounted on new cardboard, some signs of mounting damage on verso, otherwise in overall good condition. Large photographs of Oscar Wilde are very rare and highly desirable!

German poet (1845-1909) and dramatist. Autograph letter signed by him, written in German (sold with translation). Size is 5.6 x 8.6 inches, 1 page, recipient's name was trimmed at the top, small cracks, folds, otherwise in good condition.

French librettist and lyricist (1887-1964), author of many songs for cinema, including the movie "Tossing Ship" (1932) and "Passionnément" with music by André Messager. Set of three typed letters in French (untranslated) signed by him with autograph additions, both dated 1932, addressed to Alfred Bloch of the Société des Auteurs et Compositeurs Dramatiques concerning the Italian distribution and the sale to Paramount of his work for the movie "Passionnément". Size is 8.4 x 10.8 inches each one, different lengths, all with letterhead from "Theatre des Bouffes Parisiens" in each one,  some creases and stains, in overall very good condition. SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

French librettist and lyricist (1887-1964), author of many songs for cinema, including the movie "Tossing Ship" (1932) and "Passionnément" with music by André Messager. Typed letter in French (untranslated) signed by him, dated in Paris, December 6, 1929, addressed to the composer and conductor Gustave Goublier (1856-1926), attaching a typed copy of a letter by the lyricist Charles-Louis Pothier (1881-1962), that caused him some astonishment. Size is 8.4 x 10.7 inches, 1 page, letterhead from Theatre des Bouffles Parisiens, folds, creases, in very good condition. We report a sample of the letter by Pothier: "...J'apprends par Benjamin Rabier que Monsieur Goublier vous aurait demandé à faire la musique de l'opérette "LES FAUCHES DE L'AMOUR". Il est malheureusement un peu trop tard. Voici pourquoi: Monsieur Goublier lut, il y a environ deux ans, le scénario des "FAUCHES DE L'AMOUR" (...) Il cessa de s'intéresser à l'affaire et dit à Rabier que cette pièce ne l'emballait plus (...) Croyant bien que l'affaire n'intéressait plus Monsieur Goublier, je proposai à un musicien qui l'accepta. Il m'est donc impossible de reprendre maintenant ce livret à un musicien envers qui je suis engagé...". 

English writer (1905-1987), dramatist, and actor.  Beautiful photo postcard shown young, signed by him with a short sentiment.  Size is 3.3 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition.

English writer (1905-1987), dramatist, and actor.  Signed publicity photograph, shown young, size is 3.75 x 5.75 inches, mounting tape traces on verso, otherwise in excellent condition.

American playwright (1911-1983), one of the foremost writers of America during the 20th century. Signed check for 500 US dollars, dated in 1978, size is 8.5 x 3.9 inches, in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is an unsigned photograph of him, shown young, with his typewriter. A modern print, size is 7.25 x 6.1 inches, in excellent condition.

English novelist (1913-1991) and short story writer.  Magazine Twentieth Century Literature issued in the summer of 1983, signed and inscribed with a short sentiment by the writer on the first page.  Size is 5.75 x 8.9 inches, 150+ pages, in very good condition.

German musicologist  (1869-1947), known for his research on medieval and Renaissance music and early music notation. Autograph note signed by him on the French sculptor Ernest Dubois' visiting card, no date [postal markings indicate May 14, 1895].  Wolff addresses Mademoiselle Du Rozier-Magneux, regretting not being able to attend a meeting with her. Size is 5.1 x 3 inches, in overall very good condition.

German writer and poet (1834-1910). Autograph letter signed by the writer, written in German (sold untranslated), dated in Charlottenburg, 1887.  Size is 5.7 x 8.75 inches, 2 pages (in one sheet), minor cracks, otherwise in very good condition. ALSO INCLUDE is an envelope, size is 5.75 x 4.7 inches, in very good condition.

American author (1915-2019), best known for historical fiction such as The Caine Mutiny (1951) for which he won the Pulitzer Prize in fiction. Card signed by him. Size is 5 x 3.1 inches, in excellent condition.

Lotos Club is a gentleman's club in New York City, to promote and to develop the art and sciences. The club celebrated gala dinners with famous guests, and the menus, signed by attendees, are today highly collectible. See individual descriptions for details. Scroll down to see all the autographs and click on each to enlarge or see more photos if available. SOLD INDIVIDUALLY.   

Italian librettist (1874-1943), writer of the libretto for La Fanciulla del West and Conchita (opera by Zandonai). Autograph note signed on a postcard, circa 1912. Size is 5.5 x 3.5 inches, in excellent condition.