RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document, and Autograph Auction

ALS signed “J. E. Johnson,” one page, 8 x 10, Exchange Hotel & Ballard House letterhead, August 6, 1873. Letter to a gentleman. In part: “I resp...

American military officer (1836–1881), who, as a general in the Civil War, earned the sobriquet ‘Kill-Cavalry’ for his gung-ho disregard for the lives

Ink signature, “R. E. Lee,” on an off-white slip. Matted and framed with a carte-de-visite portrait of Lee as a three-star general to an overall size

Incredibly scarce 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo of Lee in civilian clothes taken by Alexander Gardner, signed below the image in black ink, “R. E. Le

Desirable matte-finish 8 x 10 portrait of MacArthur in uniform, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Col. Rider, with cordial regard, Douglas Mac

Early matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of MacArthur in full dress uniform, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To the Lours, with cordial regards, Douglas

Color matte-finish 8.5 x 6 photo of MacArthur and President John F. Kennedy meeting together, affixed to a 10 x 8 mount, signed on the mount in founta

United States Army general (1898–1975) who commanded the force defending Bastogne, Belgium, during the Battle of the Bulge in World War II. He was fam

McNamara’s personally-owned Boy Scouts of America Eagle Scout badge, featuring a metal banner pin that reads “Be Prepared,” a patriotic ribbon, and a

Ink signature, “Geo G. Meade, Lt. Topog’l Engineers,” on an off-white 3 x 1 slip. Unobtrusive folds and light toning, otherwise fine condition. Accomp

Scarce fountain pen signature, “Geo. S. Patton, San Gabriel, California, U. S. A.,” on an off-white 3 x 3 slip clipped from a mailing envelope. A thum

An unbelievably rare pair of colored fabric swatches, each .25 x .5, removed from the ensign flag that flew above the HMS Victory during Nelson’s vict

Remembered as the hard-driving, unrelenting military hero who led head-first through World War II’s most important operations—the Invasion of Sicily,

World War II–dated mailing envelope, 8.5 x 4, addressed in type to “Miss Mary Jane Krieger, 204 Pine Street, Harrisburg 2, Penna., U. S. A.,” bearing

Cartier sterling silver cup, presented to Patton at the 1934 Tuxedo Horse Show held in Tuxedo Park, New York, on June 1-2, 1934. Cup stands 6? tall, w

Personal calling card bearing Sherman’s name, rank, and address, 4 x 2.25, signed on the reverse in black ink, “W. T. Sherman, General.” In fine condi

Collection of nine items, each signed by a prominent Union soldier or politician, including: Ambrose Burnside (DS), William H. Seward (signature), Edw

Confederate general (1833–1864) best known for his consummate skill in reconnaissance and as a cavalry officer. After leading successful offensive act

Original color 20 x 28 World War II patriotic poster from 1943, OWI No. 62, showing a GI with drawn bayonet urging his fellow soldiers onward. Ten bat

Original color 28.5 x 40 World War II patriotic poster from 1942, O. W. I. 21, with art done by Walter Richards, showing a jeep full of soldiers with

Original color 20 x 28 World War II patriotic poster from 1943, with art done by Montgomery Melbourne, showing a train unloading hundreds of soldiers

Original color 18.5 x 28 World War II patriotic poster from 1943, showing an American soldier staring over the top of his rifle along with the phrases

Heartbreaking original color 20 x 28 World War II patriotic poster from 1944, with art done by Wesley Heyman, showing a cocker spaniel in mourning ove

Original color 22 x 28 World War II patriotic poster from 1943, O. W. I. 28, with art done by Valentino Sarra, showing a woman carrying her groceries

Original color 16 x 22.5 World War II patriotic poster from 1943, O. W. I. 57, with art done by Al Parker, showing a mother and daughter canning veget

Original color 16 x 22.5 World War II patriotic poster from 1943, O. W. I. 58, showing an empty table setting with only bones left on the plate, with

Original color 28.5 x 37 World War II patriotic poster from 1942, O. W. I. 524, with art done by Anton Otto Fischer, showing a battleship going up in

Original color 22 x 28 World War II patriotic poster from 1943, O. W. I. 38, designed by Howard Liberman, showing two men working together building an

Original color 22 x 28 World War II patriotic poster from 1943, O. W. I. 38, with artwork done by Robert Sloan, showing a close up of a soldier with a

Collection of five color 1943 World War II propaganda posters, each measuring 13.5 x 9, done by British artist Kimon Evan Marengo for the British Mini

Collection of three FDCs and commemorative covers, each signed on the front in ink by a different general. Signers are: Matthew Ridgway, Lucius Clay,

War-dated TLS signed “M. N. Little,” seven pages, 8 x 10.5, USS Beaver letterhead, May 15, 1942. Letter to Captain J.W. Bunkley, USN, at the Naval Med

Three photos of important French generals from World Wars I and II, ranging in size from 3.5 x 5.5 to 8 x 10.5, including: Joseph Joffre, Philippe Pet

Collection of six checks, each signed by an important aviator, including: Paul Tibbets, Eddie Rickenbacker, Pappy Boyington, George R. Caron, Igor Sik

French engineer and aviator (1872–1936) who made the first crossing of a large body of water in a heavier-than-air craft when he flew across the Engli

Historic collection of five items pertaining to the infamous Hindenburg. Items are: A charred gentleman’s travel razor in a metal case, 3.25 x 2 x 1.

Uncommon 5 x 4.5 magazine photo of Earhart aboard a ship, signed and inscribed on the reverse in fountain pen, “To Ralph Neave, because he should sing

TLS signed “Charles,” one page, 8.5 x 11, January 10, 1965. Letter to Sam F. Pryor, vice president of Pan-American Airways. In part: “About the Spanis

German aircraft designer and manufacturer (1898–1978) whose planes were used extensively in combat. Commemorative cover with a cachet honoring the gol

Matte-finish 4.25 x 6.5 photo of the dedication of the Wright Brothers Memorial on Wright Hill in Dayton, Ohio, signed in fountain pen by Orville Wrig

Bank check, 8.25 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Wright, payable to his sister, Katharine Wright for $400.00, September 19, 1921. Revers

Collection of seven items each signed by a different X-15 pilot. Signers are: Joe Walker (commemorative cover), Forrest Petersen (FDC), Milt Thompson

Well-done composite 1/32 scale model of a Bell X-1 rocket research plane, signed on the wing in black felt tip by Chuck Yeager. Model is accompanied b

Vintage 10.75 x 14 oversized photo of Yeager exiting the cockpit of his X-1A aircraft, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To: Mr. ‘Penny’ Peniecos

Color ad clipped from a magazine for the Aurora ‘American Astronaut’ model, 6.25 x 9.25, signed in silver ink, “Tom Stafford, Gemini IX, Cdr,” and “Ge

Collection of five ballpoint signatures on individual off-white cards and slips, including: Gus Grissom (ins), Deke Slayton, Wally Schirra (ins), John

A limited edition presentation containing a 1.5? long segment of film from Liberty Bell 7’s pilot observation camera, recovered from the Atlantic Ocea

Satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Schirra relaxing with Gordon Cooper before his mission, signed in blue felt tip, “Quiet time for MA-8 mission, Wally Schi

Two satin-finish photos of Carpenter at the time of his Mercury flight, one 8 x 10 and one 10 x 8, each signed in felt tip, adding “Aurora 7,” to one

Four color photos, two 8 x 10 and two 10 x 8, each signed in felt tip by the astronaut pictured. Signers are: Edgar Mitchell, Charlie Duke, and Harris