Auction Details
With over 1,000 lots up for bidding, our May Fine Autographs and Artifacts sale is the biggest thus far in 2020. Highlights include a book boldly signed by Mao Tse-Toung, a rare handwritten letter by Sun Yat-sen, a letter by Karl Marx concerning the publication of Das Kapital in translation, a letter by Claude Monet about Queen Victoria's state funeral, and a battlefield message from the Revolutionary War's 'Swamp Fox,' Francis Marion. A special Civil War section boasts the thoroughbred racing saddle of George Custer, and autographs of Abraham Lincoln, Jefferson Davis, Stonewall Jackson, William T. Sherman, Robert E. Lee, and more. RR Auction is a globally recognized and trusted auction house specializing in historical autographs and artifacts. Join us as we make history selling history in May 2020.
ALS - Autograph Letter Signed
ANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
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588John GlennRR Auction
Five items signed in felt tip by John Glenn, consisting of a pamphlet, two color photos, an FDC, and an off-white card, ranging in size from 5 x 3 to
589John GlennRR Auction
Five items signed by John Glenn, including: two different color 8 x 10 photos (both inscribed), a reproduction of the New York Times front page coveri
590John GlennRR Auction
Official color vintage 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of Glenn in a bow tie with a Mercury 7 pin on his lapel, signed and inscribed in ink, "Best regar...
591John Glenn and Gordon CooperRR Auction
Four items signed by the Mercury astronauts: a color glossy 8 x 10 photo of the Mercury 7, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, "To KentR...
592S. David GriggsRR Auction
Official color 7.75 x 10 NASA lithograph of S. David Griggs wearing his blue flight suit, signed in black felt tip, "S. D. Griggs." In fin...
593Jim IrwinRR Auction
Triple-signed Niwri Corporation business check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Irwin, "James B. Irwin," payable to "Jim Irwin&quo...
594Chris KraftRR Auction
Five items signed by Chris Kraft, including: a sketch of a Space Shuttle; a felt tip signature on a beige card; an FDC commemorating the Shuttle'...
595Chris Kraft and Glynn S. LunneyRR Auction
Two oversized items: a color 10 x 13 LOOK Magazine cover from 1969 featuring the iconic Apollo 11 'visor shot,' signed in black felt tip by ...
596James LovellRR Auction
Two items: a vintage official glossy 8 x 10 black-numbered NASA photo of Lovell in a suit and tie, signed in fountain pen, "Best Regards, James...
597Ken MattinglyRR Auction
Official color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of Mattingly in a suit and tie, posing with a model, signed in black felt tip, "Best wishes, Ken Mattingl...
598Jim McDivittRR Auction
Two items: an official glossy 8 x 10 numbered NASA photo of McDivitt in a handsome front-facing pose, signed in blue ballpoint, "James A. McDiv...
599Mercury AstronautsRR Auction
Three official 8 x 10 NASA photographs, glossy and semi-glossy, each signed in ink or felt tip by the pictured Mercury astronaut: "M. Scott Car...
600Mercury AstronautsRR Auction
Five items signed by members of NASA's first astronaut group, including: Alan Shepard (mounted signature), John Glenn (mounted signature), Scott...
601Mission ControlRR Auction
Six items signed by members of NASA's Mission Control, including: Chris Kraft (two FDCs), Gene Kranz (FDC), Chester M. Lee (commemorative cover)...
602Mission Control: Kranz and KraftRR Auction
Three books signed by NASA's esteemed flight directors, all hardcovers with dust jackets, including: Gene Kranz (Failure Is Not An Option, signe...
603Edgar MitchellRR Auction
Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of LMP Mitchell beside the American flag on the lunar surface, signed in silver ink, "Edgar Mitchell, Apollo 14...
604MoonwalkersRR Auction
Three books signed by moonwalkers, all hardcovers with dust jackets, including: Alan Shepard (Moon Shot), Jim Irwin (To Rule The Night, inscribed), an
605MoonwalkersRR Auction
Four official color NASA lithographs, 8 x 10 and 10 x 8 , each signed by a moonwalker, including: Alan Shepard (2, both inscribed); Dave Scott; and Ha
606MoonwalkersRR Auction
Three checks signed by moonwalkers: a personal check filled out and signed by Buzz Aldrin, "Edwin E. Aldrin, Jr.," payable to Clifford Eng...
607Moonwalkers: Aldrin and ShepardRR Auction
Two books, both hardcover with dust jacket: Encounter with Tiber, signed and inscribed on the first free end page in blue ink, "To my friend, B...