503. Jacques Deval.
French playwright and director (1895–1972). His most famous work is the play Tovaritch, later adapted into English as the film Tovarich. ANS in French, signed “J. D.,” on a 3 x 2 personal visiting card, no date. Crisply penned note on the front of one of his personal visiting cards. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
506. Hans Erni. Swiss painter and sculptor. Nine original ink and pencil sketches of of birds, horses, and two human heads, on individual off-white cards and envelopes, ranging in size from 4 x 2.5 up to 6.25 x 4.5, with a least one postage stamp affixed to each sketch. In overall fine condition. Accompanied by a 1967 ALS from Erni’s wife. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
507. Erte. Russianborn French artist and designer (1892–1990) who was one of the leading figures of the Art Deco movement. Program page from a Circle Gallery show, 8.5 x 11, providing a biography of the artist, signed in black felt tip by Erte. Light edge toning and creasing, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
504. Charles Dickens. Ink signature, “Faithfully yours, Charles Dickens, Harrisburgh, Twenty fifth March 1842,” on an off-white 7.5 x 2.5 slip. Slip has been tipped in to the beginning of a hardcover volume of American Notes. In fine condition, with a central vertical fold, another vertical fold near right edge and a bit of light toning. Book rates good to very good. At the time of the signature, Dickens was at the United States Hotel in Philadelphia and had been interviewed by Edgar Allen Poe a few days before. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
505. Arthur Conan Doyle. Ink signature,
“Yours sincerely, Arthur Conan Doyle, Mar 7/14,” on an off-white 4.5 x 3.5 trimmed card. In very good condition, with light block of toning over most of signature, tack holes under signature, and a couple small pieces of tape to left edge. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.… (MB $200)
508. Erte. Signed book: My Life My Art. Limited edition of 1000 copies (this being No. 615). NY: E. P. Dutton, 1989. Hardcover with clamshell case, 10.5 x 14, 239 pages. Signed on the limitations page in ballpoint, “Erte.” In fine condition, with signature a shade light and some wear to edges of case. RRAuction COA.…(MB $150)
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