Fine Autographs and Artifacts Featuring Civil War

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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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Enola Gay517 - Enola Gay
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Color 24 x 18 print entitled ‘Atomic Warfare Is Born,’ signed in blue felt tip, “Theodore J. Van Kirk,” “
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Enola Gay518 - Enola Gay
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Souvenir copy of General Thomas T. Handy's letter to General Carl Spaatz authorizing the dropping of the first atomic bomb, one page, 8 x 9.75, ...
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Enola Gay and Bockscar519 - Enola Gay and Bockscar
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Four items signed by one or more crew-members of the Enola Gay or Bockscar, including: an 8.5 x 11 sheet containing an interview between USA Today and
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Enola Gay: Tom Ferebee520 - Enola Gay: Tom Ferebee
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ALS signed “Tom Ferebee,” one page, 8.5 x 11, December 16, 1985. Letter to a young admirer, in part: "It makes me feel good to get f
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Enola Gay: Paul Tibbets521 - Enola Gay: Paul Tibbets
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Five items signed in ballpoint or felt tip by Enola Gay Pilot Paul Tibbets, including: a glossy photo of the Enola Gay, which is also signed by Naviga
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Winfield Scott Hancock522 - Winfield Scott Hancock
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Ink signature, "Winf'd S. Hancock,” on an off-white 2.5 x 1.25 sheet. Matted and framed with a portrait to an overall size of 12.5 x ...
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Paul von Hindenburg523 - Paul von Hindenburg
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Untranslated LS in German, signed “von Hindenburg,” one page, 8.75 x 11.25, May 3, 1923. In very good to fine condition, with light
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Joseph Hooker524 - Joseph Hooker
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Two Civil War–dated ALSs, signed "J. Hooker, Maj. Genl., Comdg.," each one page both sides, Headquarters, Army of the Potomac letter...
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William E. 'Grumble' Jones525 - William E. 'Grumble' Jones
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Manuscript DS, signed “W. E. Jones,” two pages affixed to an overall size of 31 x 6.25, spring of 1852. Quarterly return of quarterm
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Curtis LeMay526 - Curtis LeMay
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Vintage glossy 7.75 x 10 photo of General LeMay in uniform, signed in blue ink, "Curtis E. LeMay, Lt. Gen. U.S.A.F." Reverse bears an &quo...
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