Quality Autograph Auction

Signed book: A King’s Story. Later printing. NY: G. P. Putnam’s Sons, 1951. Hardcover, 6 x 8.5, 435 pages. Signed and inscribed on a bookplate affixed

ALS signed “Wallis – Duchess of Windsor,” one page both sides, 6.25 x 4, personal letterhead, October 28. Letter to Joseph Kinsbury-Smith. In full: “T

Highly influential Austrian-British philosopher (1889–1951) whose primary interests included logic, mathematics, and language. ALS in German, one page

General (1886–1950) who helped develop the Air Force into a unified separate service. Commemorative cover with a cachet honoring the Franklin D. Roose

Personal check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Gregory ‘Pappy’ Boyington, dated May 20, 1987; and signatures of Fred S. Losch, John F. Bolt, and B

Matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Bradley in uniform, signed in black ink. In very good condition, with scattered silvering, some mild edge dings and creas

Unsigned handwritten endorsement on the final page of an apparently longer manuscript statement signed by Thomas Jordan, one page, 8 x 10.25, no date,

Military aviation pioneer and United States Army Air Forces general in World War II (1890-1967). Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed in fountain pen,

Air Force general (1893–1958) who commanded the famous Flying Tigers during World War II. ALS signed “Claire,” one page both sides, 8.5 x 11, Hotel Fr

Commander of the spy ship USS Pueblo (1927–2004). Signed book: Bucher: My Story. First edition, first printing. NY: Doubleday and Company, 1970. Hardc

Legendary organizer of the famed Flying Tigers TLS, signed “C. L. Chennault,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Civil Air Transport letterhead, dated September 10,

TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.25, Citadel letterhead, January 22, 1962. Clark sends an autograph to an admirer and weighs-in on fallout shelters. In part:

Two items: Time magazine cover, dated July 7, 1952, signed in black ink, “Mark W. Clark”; and a TLS from Clark, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, dated September

Grant’s Drummer Boy, known as “Johnny Shiloh.” The youngest soldier in the Union Army, the youngest soldier ever to serve as sergeant in the US Army,

Ink signatures of 12 Confederate officers on various clipped slips, cards, and album pages. Signers are: General Daniel C. Govan (signed “General D. C

World War II British Admiral (1883-1963). Three items: vintage glossy 4 x 6.25 photo of Cunningham of Hyndhope in full uniform, signed in fountain pen

Large ink signature, “Yours truly, G. A. Custer, Mag. Genl, U.S.A.,” on an off-white 4.75 x 5.25 slip, clipped from a larger album page. In fine condi

Mexican Army General who built a successful political and military coalition that was able to march into Mexico City on 27 September 1821; decisively

Two items: souvenir typescript, one page, 8.5 x 11, signed in the top right, “J. H. Doolittle.” Typescript is a copy of the Declaration of War on Japa

General during the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 (1751–1829) who served as Secretary of War under Thomas Jefferson. LS as Secretary of War, si

Flight flown British commemorative cover, 6.5 x 4.5, with a cachet honoring Squadron Leader T. M. Bulloch, signed on the front in blue ink by Dö...

Color glossy 5.5 x 3.5 photo of the Enola Gay on the tarmac, affixed to a 7 x 5 light green card, signed on the card in blue and black ink by Paul Tib

Cardstock 10 x 8 photo of three of the Enola Gay crew members posing with their plane, signed in blue felt tip by Theodore Van Kirk, Paul Tibbets, and

Cardstock 8 x 9.25 photo of the Hiroshima mushroom cloud, signed in blue felt tip by Paul Tibbets, Dutch van Kirk, Tom Ferebee, and Richard Nelson, al

Three items: cardstock 10 x 8 photo of Paul Tibbets, Thomas Ferebee, and Theodore Van Kirk posing with the Enola Gay, signed in blue felt tip by all t

Color 18 x 24 print entitled “Atomic Warfare is Born”, signed in blue felt tip. Rolled and in fine condition, with small clipped area of lower right b

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of the Enola Gay on the runway, signed in blue felt tip “The first atomic bomb was dropped from an altitude of 30,600

World War II ace with 26 victories and Congressional Medal of Honor recipient. Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Foss beside The Sioux Chief, signed in black ink

One of Japan’s most skilled fliers, Fuchida (1902–1976) commanded the air attack against Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, and was the last to leave t

Brigadier general in the Continental Army (1726–1806) who proved himself a capable administrator and who played a major role in the American victory a

Confederate general (1832–1904) who surrendered Lee’s army to Union general Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain at Appomattox Courthouse. Ink signature, “J. B

Collection of four letters, all to Alwine Schulte-Vels, Göring's fiancée during the first World War, consisting of three ALSs, one TLS...

Admiral (1882–1959) who commanded the Third Fleet in the Pacific Theater during World War II. FDC with a cachet honoring Halsey and Nimitz, signed on

German major and Knight’s Cross with Diamonds winner (1922–1993) who was the leading ace of all time, with 352 victories. Two items: a 4 x 6 postcard

Distinguished major general in the Continental Army (1737–1814) who organized and trained the undisciplined forces at Cambridge before the Battle of B

U.S. Navy Corpsman and one of the men who raised the flag over Iwo Jima in the photograph made famous by Joe Rosenthal. ANS on the bottom of a 1950 le

Cardstock 8 x 10 photo of the historical first flag raising on Iwo Jima (several attempts were made to plant the Stars and Stripes atop hard-won Mt. S

Moving 8.5 x 11 cardstock photo of the Mount Surabachi flag raising, signed in black ink, “Joe Rosenthal, Mt. Suribachi, Iwo Jima, Feb. 23, 1945.” Pho

Appointed a Brigadier General when the Civil War broke out, Thomas Jackson (1824–1863) organized a brigade of Virginians that fought at the first Batt

Career U.S. Army officer and a Confederate general during the American Civil War. Considered by Confederate President Jefferson Davis to be the finest

Two items: ALS, in German, signed “Kesselring,” one page, 8.25 x 11.75, personal letterhead, dated May 6, 1953; and a commemorative cover, bearing a c

American naval admiral (1882–1968) who commanded the Pacific Fleet at the time of the attack on Pearl Harbor. Relieved of his command after the attack

Commander of the North Pacific Force and a brilliant military tactician. Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Kinkaid in full uniform; signed in fount

ALS in French, signed “Lafayette,” one page, 6.75 x 8.75, May 14, 1832. Letter of recommendation for a Polish math professor named L. Korylsky, addres

ALS signed “Lf,” one page, 5 x 7.25, no date. Letter to an unidentified gentleman. In full: “Enclosed I send you two letters for Mm Crawford and Monro

American admiral and diplomat (1875–1959) who served as Governor of Puerto Rico, Ambassador to France, and chief of staff to Presidents Roosevelt and

Confederate general (1821–1904) who distinguished himself at Bull Run, Fredericksburg, and Chickamauga. Ink signature, “Never despise your enemy. Jame

Huge ink signature, “R. E. Lee,” on an off-white 4.75 x 2.25 clipped slip. In fine condition, with a bit of scattered mild toning. Signature measures

White matchbook, measuring 3.25 x 1.5 opened, signed across the covers in fountain pen by MacArthur. Creatively double matted and framed with a portra

TLS signed “D. McA.,” one page, 8 x 10.5, personal letterhead, February 6, 1957. Letter of thanks for sent birthday wishes. In part: “It was thoughtfu

Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo, nicely signed in black ink by MacArthur. In fine condition.

Time magazine cover from the April 30, 1951 issue, with MacArthur’s famed quote, “There is no substitute for victory,” printed under his image, signed

Vintage printed quotation (contemporary to the item and not added at a later date) on a cream 5 x 3 card, signed in fountain pen “G. C. Marshall” as C

Union general (1826–1885) removed from command by Lincoln for his failure to exert pressure on Lee’s army during the crucial Peninsula Campaign. He ra

Distinguished Union general (1815–1872) best known for leading his troops to a commanding victory over Lee’s Confederates at Gettysburg in one of the

Thirteen hard and soft cover books, each signed in ink or felt tip by the respective military author, with several adding inscriptions. Signers are: E

Vintage ink signatures of Chester Nimitz, Mark W. Clark, G. C. Marshall, J. H. Doolittle, W. F. Halsey, Ernest J. King, and J. M. Wainright on individ

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed in the lower border in blue ink, “Montgomery of Alamein F. M.” Missing lower left corner and edge, and scattered l

Fabled Confederate ranger (1833–1916) whose guerrilla band specialized in attacking and disrupting Union supply lines. He earned the nickname “The Gra

LS in French, written in the hand of Fain and signed “Np,” one page, 7.25 x 9, October 18, 1811. Letter to the Duke of Feltre. Translated, in full: “I

Manuscript endorsement, rapidly signed “Np,” at the top of an ALS written by Major General Jean-Louis-Francois Fauconnet, Commandant of Antwerp, to Na

Program from “After Korea What?” presented by the United Council on World Affairs, held on October 23, 1950, at the Beaver Country Day School, 6 x 9 t

Three items: vintage 3.75 x 5 photo, signed in blue ink; block of four three-cent commemorative postage stamps, signed in the border in black ink; and

American army officer (1860–1948) who was Commander of the American Expeditionary Forces in Europe during World War I and one of the most celebrated s

Virginia-born military officer (1825–1875) who fought with distinction during the Mexican-American War, resigning his commission to join the Confedera

Episcopal Bishop of Louisiana (1806-1864). His West Point classmate, Jefferson Davis, urged him to accept an appointment as a Confederate general duri

Huge vintage matte-finish 19.75 x 24 head-and-shoulders World War I-era photo of a young and proud Rickenbacker in his military dress uniform, signed

America’s top World War I ace (1890–1973), with twenty-six victories. Signed book: Rickenbacker. Later printing. New Jersey: Prentice-Hall, 1967. Hard

Hand-addressed mailing envelope, 6 x 3.5, addressed by Ruggles to “Miss Lucie S. Ruggles, 98 Beacon Street, Boston, Mass.,” and signed vertically alon

Union general (1831–1906) who served as army commander in Sherman’s Atlanta campaign and who later became General in Chief of the army. ALS signed “J.

German soldier (1942–1998) who, at the age of nineteen, became the first person to escape from East Berlin, leaping over a low barbed-wire barrier as

Mexican War and Union commander (1786–1866) nicknamed “Old Fuss and Feathers” for his love of military pageantry. Hand-addressed and free franked addr

Confederate naval commander who was captain of the famous commerce raider CSS Alabama, taking a record sixty-nine prizes. Ink signature, “R. Semmes,”

Ink signature, “P. H. Sheridan, Lieut. Genl,” on the reverse of an off-white 3.25 x 2 business card belonging to James A. Alexander. In fine condition

ALS signed “W. T. Sherman, Capt. C.S.,” one page both sides, 7.75 x 10, January 31, 1852. Letter to General George Gibson. In part: “General Scott in

Sherman’s personal calling card, 3.5 x 2, with “W. T. Sherman—General—New York,” printed on the front, and signed on the reverse in black ink, “W. T.

Ink and felt tip signatures of 17 survivors of the USS Indianapolis on individual off-white cards. Signers are: Robert Justice, Lloyd Barto, Lyle Umen

Engineer and soldier most noted for administrative services during the American Civil War where he served as chief of staff to both Grant and Sherman.

American statesman and diplomat (1806–1876) who served as a brigadier general in the Confederate army, where he fought beside Lee at Appomattox Court

Two hardcover books: Coral and Brass, signed in black ink on the first free end page, “H. M. Smith, Gen. USMC Ret’d,”; and Thunderbolt, signed in blac

Nineteen FDCs and commemorative covers, each signed on the front in ink or felt tip by a different World War II officer. Signers include: Mark W. Clar

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Aldrin in his flight suit posing in front of a lunar background, signed in blue felt tip, “Buzz Aldrin, Apollo XI.”

Color glossy 8 x 10 NASA photo of Aldrin in the Apollo 11 Lunar Module during his historic mission, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition.

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Aldrin walking on the lunar surface, signed in blue felt tip, “Buzz Aldrin, Apollo XI.” In fine condition, with a m

Color 10 x 8 NASA composite commemorative photo honoring the 5th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, signed in black felt tip by Aldrin. In ver

Two hardcover books: Magnificent Desolation, signed on the half-title page in blue ink; and Look to the Stars, signed on the title page in blue ink. I

Color glossy 8 x 10 NASA photo of Aldrin in a jacket and tie, signed in black felt tip, “Buzz Aldrin, NASA Astronaut.” In fine condition, with some sc

Personal check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Aldrin, “Edwin E. Aldrin, Jr.,” payable to Mercury Savings & Loan Assoc. for $541.99, March 1...

Recovery commemorative cover with a cachet honoring the Apollo 9 recovery force, signed on the front in blue and black ink by Jim McDivitt, Dave Scott

Apollo 10 prime recovery ship postal cover with a cachet honoring the Apollo 10 recovery, signed in ink and felt tip by Gene Cernan, Jim Irwin, Tom St

Color glossy 10.5 x 13.75 photo of the recovery of the Apollo 11 astronauts after splashdown, affixed to its 16 x 20 mount, and signed and inscribed i

Color 20 x 30 print honoring the Apollo 11 Twentieth Anniversary, complete with an image of one of the astronauts on the lunar surface and Armstrong’s

Limited edition color satin-finish 20 x 16 photo of Aldrin on the lunar surface, numbered 80/99, commemorating the first words spoken from the moon, s

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of the launch of Apollo 11,with two smaller photos of Aldrin and Duke affixed to the larger image, signed in black fel

Apollo 12 Prime recovery ship postal cover with a cachet honoring the Apollo 12 mission and its recovery force, signed in black ink by Alan Bean and C

Three color 8 x 10 photos, two NASA photos and one glossy, each signed in black felt tip by the respective Apollo 12 astronaut pictured: Alan Bean, Ch

Launch date postal cover with a cachet honoring Apollo 12, signed on the front in various inks by Charles Conrad, Alan Bean, and Dick Gordon. Also sig

Color 10 x 8 official NASA lithograph photo of the original prime crew of Apollo 13, signed in black felt tip by James Lovell, Ken Mattingly, and Fred

Signed book: Failure Is Not an Option. First edition, later printing. NY: Simon and Schuster, 2000. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 415 pages. S

Color 7 x 6 crew photo, affixed to an 8.5 x 8.5 mount, signed on the mount in black felt tip by Dave Scott. Al Worden, and Jim Irwin. In very fine con