Literature Autographs ($100 - $250)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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 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.

Norwegian writer (1859-1952), winner of the Literature Nobel Prize in 1920. Card signed and dated by him in Nörholm, 1934. Size is 5.2 x 3.25 inches, mounting traces on verso, 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.

American poet (1925-2014), and Pulitzer Prize winner in 1985. Short poem handwritten and initialized by the poet herself on an agenda page. Size is 5.1 x 8.4 inches, in excellent condition.

Russian ballet historian (1915-1999) and critic, highly respected for her books and articles.  Beautiful photograph shown at home signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment.  Size is 5.25 x 3.2 inches, in excellent condition.

Polish-born French poet (1857-1908), autograph letter signed. 1 page with very attractive handwriting and signature. Written in French, sold untranslated. Size is 5.25 x 8.1 inches, in very good condition.

English poet (1784-1834), politician, and writer. Autograph letter signed by him, dated December 28th, 1820. Size is 7.25 x 8.9 inches, 4 pages written on a folded sheet, some damage over the upper border, folds, otherwise in very good condition.

French dramatist (1830-1897), and opera librettist. Meilhac wrote the libretto for Bizet’s Carmen and also for Offenbach and Massenet. Autograph note signed, in French, sold untranslated. One page, sized 4.4 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

American poet (1925-2011).  Short handwritten poem and note on one single page.  Size is 8.4 x 11 inches, in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a short printed biographical article on him, inscribed and signed twice by him, dated in 1990.

American novelist (1891-1980). Autograph note in French (sold untranslated) on a postcard signed by him. Size is 3.25 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian poet and writer (1870-1945), first woman member of the Italian Academy (1940). Fine signed photo postcard by Camuzzi, Milan, signed and inscribed by her, with a short sentiment in latin. Size is 3.25 x 5.3 inches, minor silvering on borders, in very good condition.

American journalist (1833-1896), notorious for his anti-Lincoln sentiment during the American Civil War. Fantastic carte-de-visite (CDV) signed by him, shown young (circa the 1860s). Size is 2.4 x 3.9 inches, in excellent condition.

Australian writer/novelist (1859-1936), her actual name was Elfie Adelaide Maria Henderson, later changed to Albanesi (Elfie Marie Albanesi), using her husband´s last name. Under the pen name of Rowlands, she became famous for publishing over 250 six-penny novels. Autograph note signed, dated in London in 1913, thanking someone for a letter to her. One page, 5 x 6.4 inches, mounted on soft cardboard, in excellent condition.

American crime novelist (1918-2006), active between 1947-2006. Beautiful black-and-white photograph signed by him. Size is 8 x 9.9 inches, in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a card printed with the name of his most famous novel character "Mike Hammer". Size is 5 x 3 inches, in excellent condition. SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

Peruvian novelist (b.1936) and Nobel Prize in Literature. Beautiful black-and-white photograph signed by him. Size is 7 x 9.4 inches, creases over the lower-left border, otherwise in excellent condition.

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.

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.