Literature Autographs

English novelist (1920-2016) and writer of several famous books, including "The Plague Dogs" (1977). Signed photo shown along with his children. Size is 8 x 9.9 inches, in excellent condition.

American writer (1866-1944), syndicated newspaper columnist, and playwright who gained notoriety in the early 1900s with his "Stories of the Streets and of the Town". Original envelope signed by him (postal markings indicate the year 1935). Size is 5.3 x 3.4 inches, in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a small card with his image and his facsimile (printed) signature.

American playwright (1928-2016) known for works such as The Zoo Story, The Sandbox, Who's Afraid of Virginia Wolf?, and others. Black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him.  Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

American poet (1928-2014) and also civil rights activist. Beautiful black-and-white promo photograph signed and inscribed by her.  Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian journalist (1807-1887), lifelong friend of Giuseppe Verdi. Autograph letter signed, dated in Livorno, 1871. One page, in Italian (sold with translation), size is 4.25 x 5.3 inches, in excellent condition.

English poet, novelist, and journalist (1836 or 1838-1917), autograph letter signed, 1 page, dated in 18746, to an unknown recipient regarding sending them a copy of his books.  Size is 4.5 x 7 inches, 1 fold and small creases, otherwise in very good condition.

French dramatist (1820-1889), the author of several successful plays and works, Augier created the libretto for Charles Gounod´s first opera, "Sapho". Autograph note signed, no date, one page in French, sold untranslated, 4.25 x 5.25 inches. In very good condition.

Norwegian poet/writer (1832-1910) and recipient of the Nobel Prize of Literature in 1903. Signed photo postcard, dated by him in Rome in 1904. Size is 3.4 x 5.4 inches, in excellent condition.

Argentine short-story writer (1899-1986), essayist, poet and translator, and a key figure in Spanish-language literature. Signed half-tone photo, from the period when he was blind, mounted on paper from an album page. Photo was given to a friend who was also a writer, size is 4.4 x 6.75 inches, in excellent condition.

French essayist, musicologist, and critic (1871-1955). Autograph letter signed, 1 page, dated in 1908, written in French, sold untranslated. Bold handwriting and signature. Size is 5.5 x 8.5 inches, in excellent condition.

English poet (1874-1948), mostly known for his dramas and plays for the stage. Autograph letter signed by him, dated in Silverdale, November 25th, 1923. Size is 4.3 x 6.9 inches, 2 pages written on both sides of a sheet, central fold, in excellent condition.

French author and playwright (1810-1870). Autograph letter signed, dated in Paris in 1863, 2 pages, written in French, sold untranslated.  Clear handwriting and signature. Each page is 5.25 x 8 inches, in excellent condition.

English bibliographer (1762-1837) and genealogist. Autograph letter signed by him, referring to his brother John William Head (1764-1839), dated on December 14th, 1812.  Size is 7.3 x 8.9 inches, 1 page written on a folded folio, folds, minor stains, in excellent condition.

French dramatist (1832-1907), and librettist for Bizet and Offenbach. Autograph note signed, in French (sold untranslated). Three pages, each one is 4.1 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition.

French music publisher (1814-1947), who was also journalist and writer. Autograph letter signed, undated, in French (sold untranslated). One page 5.1 x 7.75 inches, mounted on a page that is 7 x 10 inches, in very good condition.

English film and society columnist and writer (1886-1948). Signed postcard photograph, size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition.

French writer (1923-2010), known for his novels and works for young people, as well as his anti-war stance. Typed letter signed, addressed to unidentified female recipient. Written in French, sold untranslated. Size is 6 x 8.25 inches, in excellent condition.   

American writer (1835-1910) whose real name was Samuel Clemens, humorist, publisher and author of the celebrated novel "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" (1876) and its sequel "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" (1885). St. Valentin's Day card, dated by him in 1902. Size is 7.9 x 5.75 inches, creases, in very good condition. ALSO INCLUDED is an original photograph by George G. Rockwood, size is 4.9 x 6.9 inches, in excellent condition.

French poet (1889-1963) and also writer, designer, playwright, artist and filmmaker. Signed card, with a short sentiment, attached with a half-tone photograph of him, dated by him in 1960. Size is 5 x 3.25 inches, in excellent condition.

French poet and novelist (1842-1903). Postcard signed by him, indicating the year 1904.  Size is 5.4 x 3.6 inches, in excellent condition.

Argentine writer and filmmaker (b.1939). Fine color photograph signed and inscribed by him in Vienna, 2011. Size is 4.9 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

French novelist (1840-1897), signed calling card with a short message in French. Size is 3.25 x 2.25 inches, minor rust stains, otherwise in very good condition.

Portuguese journalist, author and diplomat (1883-1971), wrote numerous novels, short stories, plays, and essays, but was best known for his outspoken editorials.  Autograph letter signed, 2 pages composed in Brussels in 1935, written in French, sold with a 1 page typed French transcription. The original letter is 8.25 x 10.75 inches, folded with a small tear on the right edge, otherwise in very good condition. Transcription is 4.75 x 8.25 inches, with some markings and additions in blue ink, and is in excellent condition.   

English writer (1807-1878), and also an editor. Autograph letter signed by him, dated 1865.  Size is 4.5 x 7 inches, 3 pages written on one folded sheet, folds, in excellent condition.

American radio and TV journalist (1921-2020); active between 1939-2007. Fine black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment. Size is 7.1 x 9.2 inches, in excellent condition.

British writer (1859-1930) and medical doctor, creator of the famous character Sherlock Holmes in 1887. Autograph note signed, dated in 1914, thanking someone for photos of Sherlock. One page, on letterhead paper from the Queen´s Hotel in Montreal, Canada. Size is 6.2 x 9.25 inches, folds, in excellent condition.

American children's author (1904-1991), and also animator, cartoonist, and filmmaker; whose real name was Theodor Seuss Geisel. Fantastic black-and-white photograph signed by him with a short sentiment.  Size is 8 x 10.2 inches, ink-stamps and stickers on verso, front in excellent condition.

Persian-English writer (b.1947), Peace Nobel Prize winner in 2003. Fine color photograph signed by her. Size is 7.9 x 9.75 inches, in excellent condition.

American writer (1850-1935), best known for his children's poetry and humor essays. Autograph letter signed by him (probably to a friend about personal matters), dated in Chicago, 1884.  Size is 4.9 x 7.8 inches, repairs at the center, missing couple of lines, some stains and folds, in overall good condition.  Very rare! ALSO INCLUDED is a half-tone photograph of the writer, probably from a book or magazine.  Size is 7 x 9.4 inches, in very good condition.

Austrian neurologist (1856-1939) and the founder of psychoanalysis. Autograph letter with his letterhead written in German, with his clear and bold signature on verso, dated in 1932, to Paul Epstein discussing his new study group of Psychoanalysis in Los Angeles. Freud expresses that "Analysis certain needs fellowship and the exchange of ideas", and is happy with the fact that Epstein (who was an enthusiastic supporter of psychoanalysis) founded the Psychoanalytic Study Group in Los Angeles. Sold with translation and transcription, see last picture. Size is 5.6 x 9 inches, 1 sheet (written on both sides), central fold, minor crack over the upper border, otherwise in excellent condition.

Italian poet (1884-1961), writer, and musician better known as "E.A. Mario".  Autograph letter signed by him, written in Italian (sold untranslated), dated in 1947.  Size is 8.1 x 11.7 inches, 1 page, folds, minor stains, in very good condition.

German bass and writer (1894-1914), unsigned mini-cabinet photo, shown as himself. Photo by Ernst Milster, Berlin. Size is 2.5 x 4.1 inches, in excellent condition.

German novelist (1927-2015) and also poet, playwright, illustrator, graphic artist, sculptor, recipient of the Nobel Prize of Literature in 1999. Signed photo, shown in a press conference or book presentation, size is 10.6 x 6.9 inches, in excellent condition.

American novelist (b.1955), politician and actor, best known for his popular legal thrillers.  Beautiful photo signed by him, shown young.  Size is 4.9 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

American writer (1921-1992), and author of the famous novel "Roots" (1976), later adapted as a TV miniseries. First-day cover commemorating the emancipation in 1963 signed by him. Size is 6.5 x 3.7 inches, in very good condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a short note with his signature.

American writer (1921-1992), and author of the famous novel "Roots" (1976), later adapted as a TV miniseries.  Beautiful photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment.  Size is 8 x 9.8 inches, in excellent condition.

German dramatist and novelist (1862-1946), one of the most important promoters of literary naturalism, received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1912.  Signed photo postcard, 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in very good condition.

German writer and translator (1830-1914), winner of the Nobel Prize of Literature in 1910. Signed photo postcard, size is 3.4 x 5.4 inches, minor stains, otherwise in very good condition.

English writer (1864-1950), and also journalist and music critic. Autograph letter signed by him, dated in Tormina (Sicily), on March 14th, 1912. Size is 5.5 x 8.4 inches, 1 page, folds, envelope included, in very good condition.

American novelist (1872-1956), film director, military officer, and composer. An original envelope attached with a sticker signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment (postal markings indicated the year 1936). Size is 5.3 x 3.3 inches, in very good condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a small card with his facsimile (printed) signature. Size is 2.4 x 4.25 inches, in excellent condition.

German music writer (1813-1869) best known for his 1856 biography of Mozart. Autograph letter signed, written in Bonn, dated in 1868. 1 page, written in German, sold untranslated. Size is 5.5 x 7.5 inches, small stain at bottom of page far from text and signature, otherwise vintage item in excellent condition.

Austrian playwright and novelist (b.1946). Nice color photograph signed by her. Size is 7.9 x 10.1 inches, in excellent condition.

Canadian-American TV journalist (1938-2005), best known as "the sole anchor of ABC World News Tonight". Fine black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment, shown young. Size is 7 x 8.9 inches, in excellent condition.

Russian literature scholar (1924-2009), who lived most of his life in the USA; an expert in Russian and Slavonic literature. Typed letter in English signed by him addressed to the American composer Lucas Foss, about music matters. Size is 7.9 x 10.5 inches, 1 page, in excellent condition.

American author, disability rights advocate, and political activist (1880-1968). Keller lost her sight and hearing before she was 2 years old. Nice black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment, dated 1941. Size is 7.9 x 9.9 inches, mounting traces on verso, otherwise in excellent condition.

American author (b.1947) of horror, supernatural fiction, suspense, crime, science-fiction, and fantasy novels.  Fine color photograph signed by him shown young. Size is 7.9 x 10.1 inches, authentication sticker by Global Authentics over the lower-right corner (COA included), in very good condition.

German historian (1822-1903), better known for his book about the fall of the house of the Stuart. Set of 2 autograph letters in French (sold untranslated) signed by him, dated in 1864. One of the letters is 2-pages and the other is 4-pages, each page's size is 5.75 x 9 inches approximately, folds, minor stains, in very good condition.

English playwright (1916-2002) and screenwriter, mostly known for his crime-related works. Dial M for Murder is probably his most famous plot, and was taken to film by Alfred Hitchcock. Signed program for a performance of this play in theater, at the Nassau Repertory Theater, Nov-Dec, 1964. Signed and inscribed on the first page by Knott, who inscribed his autograph to Craig Dudley, one of the actors in the play.  Autograph is on the first page of the program, which has been separated and mounted on a cardboard mat, next to the front cover. This is not a full program, only the cast page and the front cover. Mat is 12.75 x 11.25 inches, in excellent condition.