RR Auction: Fine Autographs & Artifacts

Confederate cartridge box of pre-war manufacture used by W. R. Cline of the 7th Virginia Cavalry. The cartridge box measures approximately 8.75 x 4.5

Civil War–era British Beaumont–Adams Army Revolver with London retailer's markings, serial #41116, .442 Caliber, 5 3/4? barrel with a very good,...

Confederate tin canteen with an impressed circular design on both sides, measuring approximately 6.5? in diameter and 2.5? thick, attached to its orig

Confederate painted cloth percussion cap box produced in Columbus, Georgia, for use by the Confederate military forces during the Civil War, measuring

Nicely displayed collection of Confederate currency housed in two informational presentation folders, including: an official ten-cent postage stamp, a

Dark brown leather Confederate holster featuring a flap cut with a small tear at tip, measuring approximately 14? long and 6? at its widest, with a br

Superb non-regulation Confederate leather belt holster for a large-cailber sidearm, measuring approximately 15? long and 7.5? at widest, with a ball-t

Fascinating collection of material related to Lt. Charles H. Burd, 4th Maine Volunteers, who was shot in the head at the First Battle of Bull Run on J

Wonderful dark blue wool kepi manufactured in the Confederacy, presumably for a drummer boy or child given its small size at approximately 6? in diame

Front page of the New York Herald from July 6, 1863, 16 x 22.5, with the headline reading: “The Seat of War in Pennsylvania.” A detailed map showing t

Handsome Union cavalry enlisted man’s shell jacket retaining its original brown and red checkered body lining, white cotton sleeve lining, and handsom

Two swatches from a 34-star Union flag: a large off-white star sewn on a field of 10.25 x 10.25 fabric, and a 3.5 x 1.75 section of the off-white and

Sought-after imported transition Model 1840/60 sword manufactured by the W. Clauberg firm of Solingen, Prussia, identified to First Lieutenant John V.

Handsome leather non-issue infantry waist belt set, consisting of the dark leather 2? wide belt, an M1839 ‘puppy paw’ style US brass belt plate, cap b

Savage Revolving Fire-Arms Co. Navy Model Revolver, serial #7557, .36 caliber, 7? octagon barrel with a fine, bright bore that has a small amount of m

TLS signed “H. H. Arnold,” one page, 8 x 10.5, Hamilton Field, California letterhead, June 19, 1946. Letter to H. S. J. Sickel, in full: “Many thanks

Colorful patriotic folding card commemorating the service of the Twelfth Army Group in defeating the Germans during World War II, measuring 5 x 3.75 c

Interesting pair of letters related to the situation of Orlando R. Chamberlain, a Union soldier captured at Petersburg and held at Danville Prison. Fi

Two items: a glossy 7.25 x 8.75 head-and-shoulders of Doolittle in uniform, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Col. Bill Westlake, In appreciat

Commemorative ‘first flight’ airmail cover with a cachet honoring the inauguration of P.O.D. Route AM 27 from Fort Wayne, Indiana, on December 6, 1930

French military officer (1859–1935) whose central role in the Dreyfus Affair, which tore French society apart and shook their faith in the military, t

Important Cuban revolutionary (1839–1898) who coordinated the rebels’ alliance with American troops in the Spanish–American War. ALS signed “C. G. Ini

French military officer (1762–1833) who Napoleon named a Marshal of France. ALS in French, signed “Jourdan,” one page, 8.25 x 13.5, Army of Sambre-et-

Collection of six items, each signed by a military figure, including: John C. Fremont (envelope); Frederick Funston (signature); Lucius D. Clay (cover

Christmas card with an embossed royal monogram on the front, measuring 10 x 4 open, featuring a glossy 4 x 3.25 photo of the Broadlands country house

World War II-dated TLS signed “C. W. Nimitz,” one page, 7 x 10.5, United States Pacific Fleet and Pacific Ocean Areas letterhead, April 16, 1944. Lett

DS, signed “C. W. Nimitz,” one page, 8 x 10.5, no date. Official commendation certificate for Lieutenant Robert C. Stevenson, US Naval Reserve, recogn

Field marshal and leading figure in the early Imperial Japanese Army known as a brilliant tactician (1847–1930). Bold ink signature in English and Jap

World War I-era fountain pen censorship signature, “G. S. Patton Jr., Capt US,” on an off-white 2 x 1.75 slip clipped from the lower corner of an enve

French aviator (1889–1915) who earned a place in aviation history as the first fighter ace. Though he was widely believed to have made the first loop

ALS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, January 23, 1929. Letter to Mrs. W. H. Carter, in part: “Please accept my sincerest thanks for your k

American military pilot (1929–1977) who attained worldwide notoriety in 1960 when the U-2 spy plane he was piloting was shot down over the Soviet Unio

Collection of eleven items, consisting of letters, signatures, and documents signed by figures of the American Revolution, including: General Thomas M

Signed book: Rickenbacker: An Autobiography. Eastern Air Lines Employees Special First Edition. New Jersey: Prentice-Hall, Inc., 1967. Hardcover with

Two letters concerning the Rowe family’s service in the Civil War, both displayed such that only the first page is shown: first is a letter by E. W. B

Son of Josef Stalin who served in the Soviet Air Force during World War II (1921–1962). DS in Cyrillic, signed “V. Stalin,” one page both sides, 8 x 1

ALS, one page, 4.5 x 7, April 20, 1875. Letter to former assistant secretary of state Bancroft Davis, concerning Reverend Jabez L. M. Curry of Richmon

Vintage ink signature, “Ting Tien-Yung,” on a light pink 4.5 x 6 album page, with Chinese writing above. Below the signature is an official purple sta

ALS signed “Asa Coho,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 7.75, March 15, 1865. Letter to General Baker. In part: “My son…seems considerably dis

Fantastic Civil War–dated ALS signed “Moses Edwards,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, April 24, 1865. Letter written from St. Charles, Arka

Manuscript copy of the report by Major John C. Meginnis of the 18th NY Vols on the Battle of Gaines Mill, six pages, lightly-lined, 8 x 10, July 5, 18

Exemplary 2 x 2.5 tintype photograph of a Union soldier in uniform, complete with bayonet rifle, leather belt and US belt buckle, cartridge box, and e

Two letters from Union soldiers: one war-dated ALS signed “Joseph,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, June 7, 1864, describing his impressions of No

Physician and feminist (1832–1919) who served as an assistant surgeon during the Civil War, was imprisoned by the Confederates, and won a Congressiona

Bank check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out and signed by York, “Sgt. Alvin C. York,” payable to Eugene York for $12.50, December 15, 1951. In fine condition,

DS in Cyrillic, signed in green pencil, one page, 8 x 11.75, July 12, 1940. Untranslated military document concerning the reassignment and relocation

German aeronautical pioneer (1912–2003). Glossy 4 x 6.5 half-length photo of Bolkow holding a model helicopter, signed in fountain pen. Overall bends

Ink signature, “Amelia Earhart,” on an off-white 3 x 2 slip clipped from the close of a letter. Affixed to a same-size sheet. In fine condition, with

Uncommon vintage matte-finish 9 x 7 soft-focus photo of the famed aviatrix wearing a fur stole and posing with a group of people, signed and inscribed

Choice glossy 3 x 4 head-and-shoulders photo of Earhart, boldly signed in fountain pen. In fine condition.