Literature Autographs ($100 - $250)

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 author (1899-1989). Black-and-white photograph signed by her. Size is 3.5 x 5 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 playwright (1761-1833) whose works played an important role against the mob rule during the French Revolution. Fine autograph letter in French signed by him (untranslated), no year indicated. Size is 4.5 x 7.25 inches, 1 written page, in very good condition.

French poet (1851-1915). Autograph poem in French in two separate pages signed by Legay on the second page, and inscribed to the French baritone Leon Melchissedec. Size is 7.1 x 9 inches each page, central fold, minor spotted dust, in overall very good condition.

American journalist (1855-1914), novelist, and short story writer. Album page with a text quote signed by him. Size is 4.7 x 6.4 inches, folds, in excellent condition.

Swiss dramatist (1873-1921), son of the founder of the Gallican church movement Charles "père" Loyson. Set of four autograph letters signed by him, written in French and Italian, dated three of them in 1907, about different topics and addressed to different people. Different sizes and lengths, in very good condition or better (see scans provided).   SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

American novelist, journalist, essayist, playwright, activist, film-maker and actor (1923-2007).  Black-and-white photograph signed by him. Size is 10 x 8 inches, in excellent condition.

American poet (1933-2015), singer, songwriter, and composer; active between 1955 and 2004. Black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment dated in August 1984. Size is 7.9 x 9.9 inches, in excellent 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.

French writer (1841-1909), author of many librettos and music poems for composers such as Reynaldo Hahn, Georges Bizet, Ignacy Paderewski, Andre Messager, and others. Autograph letter in French (untranslated) signed by him, no date indicated [but circa 1890], addressed to a gentleman, recommending Mademoiselle Léonie Dupont, who is taking the entrance exam for singing at the Conservatoire.  Open size is 10.7 x 8.3 inches, 2 written pages in one folded sheet, letterhead from "Echo de Paris", creases, in overall very good condition.

French playwright (1859-1913) and novelist, who founded Le Theatre du Grand-Guignol in Paris in 1897. Set of 4 Autograph letters in French signed by him (sold untranslated), three of them are dated 1887, one with no date. Different sizes, from 3.5 x 5.4 to 5.25 x 8.25 inches, in very good condition.  SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

American playwright (1915-2005).  Fine card signed by him. Size is 5 x 3 inches, in excellent condition.

Polish-born writer (1873-1932), also known as Alfred Athis. Autograph draft of an article for the column "La Quinzaine Dramatique" in the magazine "La Revue Blanche", concerning Vincent d'Indy's suite "Medée" (1898) with words by Catulle Mendès. We report an extract as a sample: "...La Medée d'Euripide nous est présenté dès l'abord comme la mégine, la magicienne, humiliée dans un droit et dans un orgeuil d'épouse. En face de Jason qui l'a répudiée qui haïnement, froidement raisonne et tâche à la convaincre qu'il agit au mieux de leur commun intérêt, elle semble une louve en furie, elle n'est que colère et menaces, que haine et imprécations...".  Size is 6.3 x 8 inches, 4 written pages (horizontal and vertical), many corrections and glosses, in very good condition (see scans provided for a detailed view).

French writer (1883-1984) and collector, collaborated with composers such as Massenet, Saint-Saëns, Ravel, and Fauré before devoting himself successfully to novelistic and theatrical writing. Autograph letter in French (untranslated) signed by him, dated 1931, to the writer, member of the Académie des sciences, lettres et arts d'Amiens Henri Chenu: “…je viens de lire votre délicieux discours de l’Académie d’Amien et vous en félicite (…) Quel dommage de ne pas vous avoir vu à ma séance Lesueur (…) voici: votre groupement théâtral “la jeune comédie”, m’intéressa beaucoup. Pourrait on y monter une oeuvre de…, soit celle jouée ici au théâtre des arts, dans la direction de Lurel (1924), soit celle jouée à Bruxelles avec la Comédie-Française, soit encore celle montée par Gaston Baty [1885-1952]…”. Size is 8.4 x 10.6 inches, 1 page, central fold, in overall very good condition.

British actor, theater director and writer (1887-1964), known mainly for his popular biographies which made him the leading British biographer of his time, in terms of commercial success. Set of 2 1 page typed letters signed, both dated in 1949 addressed to various editors of the Saturday Review of Literature, an American literary publication referring to his published review of a book about George Bernard Shaw. Also included is the 6 page typed review. Each of these three documents are 8 x 10 inches, with several creases and folds, but in otherwise very good condition. Not sold separately.

British novelist (1877-1948) who wrote popular works of romantic fiction. Fine black-and-white photograph signed by her. Size is 4.3 x 6.1 inches, 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.

French politician (1831-1913), writer, journalist and politician, founder of the of the newspaper “L’Intransigeant” in 1880. Autograph letter in French (sold untranslated) signed by him, dated 1908, to the French writer Jeanne Loiseau-Lapauze, wife to the art critic Henry: "... I have no news of the famous portrait, but I suppose it is installed in your little Palace. Judging by your charming verses, I guess your loan is at least as attractive as that of Fontainebleau...". Open size is 9.6 x 6.6 inches, two written pages in a folded sheet, overall rust stains, folds, otherwise in very good condition.

French poet (1857-1926), painter, writer, art critic, and director of the magazine "La Revue Lyrique et Choréographique". Set of three autographs letters in French (sold untranslated) signed by him and addressed to the art critic Henry Lapauze, as follows: A. Marseille, 1886, sending an issue of the magazine and requesting Lapauze to write an article to be published. 1 written page. B. Marseille, Dec. 2, 1886, saying, among other things, "... I am a poet before I am a dilettante and in a few months I intend to offer you a volume of verse...". 4 written pages. C. Marseille Dec. 4, 1886, with letterhead “Revue Lyrique & Choréographique”, concerning an article. 1 page. Different sizes, lengths, and conditions (see scans). SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

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.

English writer (1819-1900), philosopher, and art critic. Clip with his signature (probably the bottom of a letter). Size is 3 x .75 inches, in very good condition. ALSO INCLUDED is an unsigned carte-de-visite (CDV) by Elliot & Fry (London). Size is 2.3 x 4.1 inches minor mounting traces on verso, otherwise in very good condition.

American poet (1878-1967), biographer, journalist, editor, and three-time Pulitzer Prize winner. Short autograph note in crayon signed by him, with the hotel letterhead (New York). Size is 5.9 x 9.4 inches, in very good condition.

German Writer (1889-1969). Autograph letter in French signed by her, dated in Munich, 1924, to Arturo Toscanini, who desired an autograph letter by Richard Wagner: "... Countess Blandine Gravina, who came to see me on the way, told me of your desire to have an autograph of Richard Wagner. A happy coincidence gives me the opportunity to send you one; it is a letter from Wagner to Malwina von Meÿsenberg, the great friend of the Wagner family, the author of the famous "Memoirs of an Idealist (...) The enclosed letter is an invitation from Wagner to the "Mastersinger" in Munich 1868...". Each page's size is 5.6 x 8.7 inches, 4 written pages, in very good condition. Envelope is INCLUDED.

German poet (1800-1886) and author of the very popular German folksong "Ein Heller un Ein Batzen". Beautiful cabinet photograph of the poet by Hanns Hanfstaengl (Berlin) signed and inscribed by Schlippenbach with a short sentiment on verso dated 1884. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, in excellent condition.

French philosopher (1841-1929), poet, playwright, novelist, music critic, and publicist of esoteric literature. Autograph letter in French signed by him, dated in Paris, March 6, 1921, where he addresses a gentleman, concerning Bossuet's music connections. Size is 4.4 x 6.9 inches, 3 written pages, vertical fold, in very good condition. ALSO INCLUDED is his visiting card with a short message written by Schure, dated March 29, 1922.

French dramatist and librettist (1791-1861), wrote the libretto for many famous operas by Rossini, Donizetti, Verdi, and others. An autograph note in French signed by him recommending someone (probably the last part from a longer letter whose top is missing) mounted on a card. Size is 3.8 x 2.6 inches, minor stains, in very good condition. Translation and Transcription are ALSO INCLUDED.

French music critic and musicologist (1806-1864). Set of four autograph letters in French (untranslated) signed by him, dated between 1841 and 1854. Scudo addresses the jurist Joseph Ortolan (1802-1873), concerning private matters and meetings. We report an extract as a sample: “…Je ne pourrai pas être de votres aujourd’hui, car je suis obligé d’assister à la reprise de La donna del Lago au Théâtre italien…”. Different sizes, lengths, and conditions (see scans provided for a detailed view). SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

French dramatist and librettist (1719-1797), especially noted for his librettos for operas. Printed document in French (untranslated) signed by him and dated in Paris, May 22, 1791, concerning "Décharges d'Arrérages de rentes", with details of rents collected by the French dramatist.  Size is 6.7 x 8.5 inches, folds and creases, in overall very good condition.

American writer (1864-1955) and teacher of English literature. Autograph letter written on both sides of a card signed by her and dated 1946. Size is 4.25 x 2.75 inches, in very good condition. Its original envelope is ALSO INCLUDED.

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.

American poet (1833-1908), critic, and essayist.  Autograph note signed by him initialized as "E.C.S.". Size 4.7 x 7.6 inches, plus a card also signed by him, 4.9 x 3.8 inches in size, both in excellent condition.

English author (1837-1919), who was an important figure during the late Victorian literary scene. Autograph letter in English signed by her about personal matters. Size is 4.3 x 6.8 inches, three written pages in one folded sheet, folds, some stains, storage holes, in very good condition.

English novelist (1811-1863), and illustrator. His signature cut (probably the bottom of a letter or document). Size is 1.75 x 0.8 inches, in very good condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a carte-de-visite (CDV) of him. Size is 2.25 x 3.75 inches, mounting traces on verso, in very good condition.

French musicologist (1857-1936), remembered for his work on folk songs of the French Alps. Set of two autograph letters in French (untranslated) signed by him, both dated 1912. We report an extract as a sample, concerning an autograph dedication by Gaspare Spontini: "...J'avais l'an dernier chez Costa-Borgna l'exemplaire des trios de César Franck revetus de la dédicace à Spontini, et j'apprends maintenant que c'est nous qui en êtes l'heureux possesseur. Je voudrais pour une publication de documents autographes, pouvoir reproduire par la photographie l'une de ces dédicaces de l'auteur de Béatitudes à l'auteur de La Vestale...".  Size is 5.5 x 8.4 inches each, 1 written page each, central folds, light creases, printed letterhead, both in very good condition. SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

German writer (1864-1946) of novels and short stories. Fine sepia photo postcard signed by him. Size is 3.3 x 5.3 inches, in excellent condition.

American author (1827-1916) An album page signed by him with a short text quote dated March 1892. Size is 5 x 4 inches, loss of paper at the bottom, otherwise in good condition.

French writer (1819-1893). Collection of three autograph letters in French (untranslated) signed by him, no date, addressed to the literary critic Paul de Saint-Victor (1827-1881), concerning his contemporary composers: "...M. Victor Massé vient de publier un recueil de 12 mélodies qui a tout l'intérêt d'une partition. M. Victor Massé appartient avec Gounod et Félicien David a cette école qu'on pourrait appeler en musique l'école philosophique, talent peut-être un peu chercheur, et sait toujours rendre ses idées dans une forme élevée autant qu'original....".  Different sizes, lengths, and conditions (see scans provided for a detailed view). SOLD ONLY AS A LOT, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

Romanian-French artistocrat writer (1864-1947), twice a laureate of the Académie Française. Black-and-white photograph signed by her with a short sentiment dated in Paris, 1938. Size is 3.75 x 5.7 inches, in excellent condition.

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.

French romantic writer (1802-1885) and politician, whose career spanned more than sixty years. Gorgeous vintage carte-de-visite (CDV) of him by Photographer Charles-Albert Bertall (Paris). Size is 2.3 x 4 inches, in very good condition.

Italian journalist. Famous pamphlet released with a long article about the world premiere of Puccini's Tosca heavily criticizing it signed by its author on the first page. Size is 5.8 x 8.25 inches, 32 pages, soft covers, in very good condition.

American journalist (1873-1941), writer, and political critic. Black-and-white halftone photograph signed by him, advertising a conference in 1932. Size is 6 x 4 inches, minor stains, in very good 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.

British writer (1865-1941). Typed letter signed by her and dated 1938. Size is 8 x 9.8 inches, 1 page, in excellent condition.

American poet (1955-2022), American Cartoonist (1920-2001), and American writer (1923-2018). Interesting flyer (advertisement) from the 1990s signed by the three artists for an event. Size is 5.3 x 8.25 inches, in excellent condition.