Autographs from Lux Libri

Book page signed by the American journalist and author who crusaded against Nazis and Fascists but was blacklisted during the McCarthy era as a former member of the Communist Party. Page was removed from Kahn's book The Plot Against the Peace: A Warning to the Nation! (Co-authored with Michael Sayers, NY: Dial Press, 1945.) Also included is the title page… Read more about this item

Typed letter signed by the former British jockey and crime writer (1920-2010.) Dated 14th Nov. '84. Francis replies to Miss Thorn, a reader critical of his work: "I am sorry you found points in my recent books that have called for criticism … In fact I hope that when you read more of my books you will feel unjustified in… Read more about this item

Autograph quote signed by the British novelist, author of The Prisoner of Zenda (1894) and creator of the Ruritanian romance genre. In black ink on a stiff vellum sheet that measures about 6 x 10 inches. Probably written for his government propaganda efforts during the First World War, for which he was knighted in 1918. The quote reads: "Homage to… Read more about this item

Signed on a slip of paper, "Yours Sincerely / Coningsby Dawson." 3 x 5¼ inches. VG with one horizontal fold line. Dawson (1883-1959) was an Anglo-American novelist and poet who served at the front with the Canadian Field Artillery during World War II. His work included The Glory of the Trenches, a 1918 memoir of his wartime experiences.

Cut signature of the popular novelist, short story writer, and poet. Signed "Sincerely, Margaret Deland." 1¼ x 4 inches. Deland was part of the literary realism movement, and her work often reflected the changing social, religious, and cultural climate of her times. She is best remembered for her bestselling (and controversial) novel, John Ward, Preacher (1888.)

Signed card by the US Naval officer and member of the ill-fated Jeannette expedition to the North Pole. Signed as "Jno. W. Danenhower / Lieut. U.S.N." 1¼ x 3¾ inches with gilded and scalloped edges. VG with typical signs of age, paper remnants on the rear from prior mounting. On the 1879-1881 expedition, the Jeannette became trapped in ice and… Read more about this item

Signed letter by the English historical novelist (1805-1882.) Circa 1840s-1850s on laid paper with crown watermark. One sheet folded to 4 pages. 6¾ x 4¼. Ainsworth writes to arrange a social call on a Mrs. Howard in Upper Charlotte Street, [London.] Signed "W. Harrison Ainsworth. / Kensal Manor House." Ainsworth moved in 1841 to Kensal Manor, where he often hosted… Read more about this item

Autograph of Diana Gabaldon, American author of the Outlander series. Hand signed in black ink on a 3x5" index card. Fine condition. Clean and unmarked. A nice autograph to go with your favorite Outlander book.

1932 TLS / Charles Hanson Towne. Typed letter signed by the noted author, editor, and literary celebrity. A brief letter of thanks, addressed to Garth Cates of the Brooklyn Daily Eagle. One page on the stationery of the New York American, where Towne was a columnist. 8.5 x 11 inches. Good condition with folds, some foxing and stains, tear to… Read more about this item

A humorous, typed letter signed by the English-born American author and occultist. Written in 1912 to literary anthologist Curtis Hidden Page after they mistakenly exchanged hats at the home of poet Edwin Markham. Gray personal stationery, 8.5 x 11 inches. Near Fine with original mailing folds. Will ship unfolded, as shown. Francis Rolt-Wheeler (1876-1960) was a popular and prolific author… Read more about this item

Cut signature of the American author and poet. Evidently clipped from a letter and signed with a brief sentiment: “I shall be greatly indebted / to you, as always.” Approx. 2 x 5 inches. Near Fine with minor corner creases. Celia Thaxter was one of the most popular New England poets of the 19th century. She spent much of her… Read more about this item

San Francisco: Sore Dove Press, 2009. Printed in an edition of 50 copies. This is one of just 5 that were signed, per the publisher. Large postcard format. Approx. 5 x 8.5 inches. Fine. Signed in marker on the verso by Ferlinghetti, influential poet, publisher, social activist, and elder statesman of the Beat Generation until his death in 2021 at… Read more about this item

1902 Autograph of the civil rights activist and president of the NAACP. Signed "A.B. Spingarn" in pencil in 1902 on a page removed from an unknown book. Spingarn was an avid collector of books and other material by African Americans, and he has also written [Limited edition] below his signature. Spingarn and his brother, Joel, were Jewish Americans who became… Read more about this item

Autograph letter signed by the English physician and poet. Undated but circa 1880s. Addressed to "Dear Mr. Cotton" [editor of The Academy magazine of London.] Hake writes to submit a sonnet for publication. Signed "T.G. Hake." Good overall with mailing folds, creasing, and an old ring mark. On thick, laid paper. 4.5 x 7 inches. Hake's early prose epic Vales… Read more about this item

Autograph quote signed by the English poet. No date. Tupper responds to an autograph request with a quote in praise of America: "Giant aggregate of nations, / Glorious whole of glorious Parts, / Unto endless generations / Stand United, hands + hearts." Tupper was a leading poet of the Victorian age. His 1838 book, Proverbial Philosophy, sold 1.5 million copies… Read more about this item

Typed letter signed by the American author best known for his historical novel, Drums Along the Mohawk (1936.) Dated November 6, 1960, on his letterhead from Concord, Mass. 9.75 x 8 inches. VG with mailing folds, some creasing. A lighthearted letter. Edmonds acknowledges receipt of an article about a canal boat trip. He regrets being unable to make the trip… Read more about this item

An uncommon manuscript poem by the prolific American author, editor, and translator. Entirely in Dole's hand and signed by him in full at the bottom. Undated, but the poem was first published in 1895 in The Hawthorn Tree and Other Poems (NY: Thomas Y. Crowell.) 9 x 6 inches on cream paper. Blank verso. VG with light mailing fold in… Read more about this item

Autograph of the prolific author best known for novels set in her native California. Signed in 1910 in blue ink on a slip of bank note bond paper. Approx. 3.25 x 5.25 inches. VG with light creasing. Atherton's varied work also included short stories, essays, journalism, and supernatural horror. Her bestselling 1923 fantasy Black Oxen was made into a silent… Read more about this item

Original autograph & portrait of Elbert Hubbard, writer, publisher, and philosopher who founded the Roycroft artisan community. Hubbard was a leading exponent of the American Arts and Crafts movement from the late 19th century to his death aboard the Lusitania in 1915. Signature and portrait appear to have been removed from a book. Portrait is mounted on a larger page… Read more about this item

Autograph letter signed by American author and poet Celia Thaxter (1835-1894.) Sent from [Isles of] Shoals in May 1892 with interesting literary content. Addressed to "Dear friend" [likely Richard Watson Gilder, editor of The Century magazine.] Thaxter writes that she expected "Mr. Winch's Sonnet" to be in the May number of The Century and, as it didn't appear, asked for… Read more about this item