RR Auction: Fine Autograph & Arifact Auction

Politician and financial genius (1761–1849) responsible for the formation of what is now known as the Ways and Means Committee. Ink signature, “Albert

Color satin-finish 14 x 11 photo of Gorbachev seated at a desk, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with a ding to one corner tip.

TLS, one page, 7 x 9.25, Federal Bureau of Investigation letterhead, June 28, 1944. Letter to film producer and co-founder of MGM studios Louis B. May

Seven checks, each filled out and signed by an inventor, including: Lee de Forest (3) and Charles P. Steinmetz (4). In overall fine condition.

ALS signed “Edward R.,” one page both sides, 4.25 x 6, Quidenham, Attleborough letterhead, October 24, 1909. Brief letter of thanks for “kind hospital

Partly-printed DS, signed “George R,” one page, 12.75 x 16, January 1, 1951. King George appoints “Sir Alexander Hyslop Maxwell, Knight, Chairman Brit

Collection of more than 250 original photos taken by Burnside Attwood while traveling through British Columbia during the Yukon Gold Rush of the late

American politician (1882–1947) who was mayor of New York City from 1934 to 1945. Vintage matte-finish 7 x 9 portrait of LaGuardia seated behind his d

American soldier and pharmacist (1838–1898) who founded the Eli Lilly and Company pharmaceutical corporation; Lilly enlisted in the Union Army and was

Three items: an FDC with a cachet honoring the United Nations, signed in blue felt tip by Yitzhak Rabin, “Y. Rabin,” framed together with an ink signa

Manuscript DS, signed “H: Moore,” one page, 22 x 17, April 4, 1767. Document headed “The General Account of His Majesty’s Quit Rents for the Province

American chemist and educator (1866–1936) who, along with Willis Rodney Whitney, formulated the Noyes–Whitney equation in 1897, an important equation

TLS, one page, 8.25 x 11, Center for the Study of Democratic Institutions letterhead, October 8, 1964. Letter to renowned conductor David Blum, in ful

Born Giovanni Battista Enrico Antonio Maria Montini in Italy in 1897, Paul VI reigned as pope from 1963 until his death in 1978. Uncommon TLS in Itali

Untranslated ALS in French, signed “Rainier Prince de Monaco,” one page both sides, 8 x 10.5, personal monogrammed letterhead, January 6, 1969. In fin

FBI agent and archetypal ‘G-Man’ (1903–1960) responsible for the capture of John Dillinger, ‘Pretty Boy’ Floyd, ‘Baby Face’ Nelson, and other notoriou

Uncommon color glossy 5 x 7 close-up photo of Vladimir Putin, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition.

German entrepreneur, pioneer of telegraphy, and founder of Reuters News Agency (1816–1899). ALS signed “Julius Reuter,” one page both sides, 4.25 x 7,

Collection of 65 untranslated Russian bond documents in Cyrillic, indicating a return of 5.5%, all dated 1916 at the top, all retaining portions of th

FDC with a cachet honoring the 100th anniversary of the National Academy of Sciences, signed in blue or black ink by Linus Pauling, Willard F. Libby,

Appealing selection of seven items, each signed in ink by a noted scientist, including: Harvey H. Nininger (TLS), James Van Allen (FDC), James W. Chri

Two-time governor of Kentucky and military veteran of Lord Dunmore's War, the Revolutionary War, and the War of 1812; while governor during the ...

English-American industrialist (1768–1835) called the ‘Father of the American Industrial Revolution,’ known for importing British textile technology t

Evangelist (1862–1935) and former baseball player who preached a fundamentalist theology in a highly flamboyant style. Signed book: The Real Billy Sun

Collection of seven items, each signed by a Supreme Court justice, including: Charles Evans Hughes (DS), William O. Douglas (TLS), Hugo L. Black (TLS)

Collection of ten items signed by various justices of the Supreme Court, including: Morrison R. Waite (signature); William Strong (signature); Ward Hu

ALS signed “Jno. T. Thompson,” one page, 4.75 x 7.75, Springfield Armory letterhead, October 29, 1903. Letter to Albert H. Cole, in full: “I appreciat

Collection of seven hardcover books, each signed inside by a figure associated with the Titanic, including: Millvina Dean (5); Millvina Dean and Rober

Glossy 8 x 10 three-quarter length photo of Trump leaning on a railing, signed in blue felt tip, “Best wishes—Donald Trump.” In fine condition.

Rapid felt tip signature, “D. Trump,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. In very fine condition. Originally obtained by in-person specialist Mike Wehrmann.

Official Rawlings CROLB League baseball signed in black ink on the sweet spot by Trump. In very fine condition.

Signed book: Crippled America. Limited first edition, numbered 9094/10000. NY: Threshold Editions, 2015. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.75 x 8.75, 193

Five items: a pair of satin-finish 10 x 8 photos of Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward, each signed by both in blue felt tip; a copy of All the President

Collection of six magazine covers, from Time and Newsweek, approximately 7.25 x 10.5, each signed by a figure associated with Watergate, some inscribe

Full free frank, measuring 9.75 x 7.75 with a center panel of 4.75 x 3, addressed in Webster’s hand to “Honble. H. W. Fuller, Augusta, Maine,” and fra

Two items: a 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of abolitionist and suffragette Anna Elizabeth Dickinson, signed at the bottom of the image in ink, “Ver

Collection of eight items signed by prime ministers and presidents from around the world, including: Shapour Bakhtiar (Iran); Sirimavo Bandaranaike (S

Autograph manuscript DS, signed “Paul Jones,” one page, 6.75 x 2.5, July 17, 1783. Receipt of payment, in full: “Received Philadelphia July 17th. 1783

ALS in French, signed “Lafayette,” one page, 6 x 7.75, November 29, 1820. In part (translated): “I have received, Madame, with much interest, your goo

LS, one page both sides, 8 x 12.25, September 4, 1781. Letter to Governor George Clinton of New York. In part: “An instance that I think somewhat alar

ALS, one page, 7.75 x 10, May 26, 1846. Letter to the future president, “General Zac. Taylor, the U.S. Army in Mexico.” In full: “This will be handed

Military officer (1822–1898) who distinguished himself at the Battle of Buena Vista and served as a Union general in the Civil War. ALS, three pages o

Handwritten letter, unsigned, three pages on two adjoining lightly lined sheets, 5.25 x 8, May 26, 1879. Headed “Memo,” at the top by Davis, addressed

Desirable Civil War–dated autograph endorsement, signed “J. D.,” penned on the reverse of a letter sent to him by Lieutenant T. P. A. Bibb, one page,

Contemporary manuscript copy of Adley H. Gladden’s report to Major G. G. Garner, six pages, 7.75 x 12.5, November 30, 1861. In part: “I have the honor

Civil War–dated ALS signed “T. J. Jackson,” one page, 7.75 x 9.75, June 24, 1861. Letter to his banker J. H. Myers, written from “Hd. Qrs. 1st Brigade

Manuscript DS, signed “T. J. Jackson, 1st Lt. 1st Arty, AAQM,” one page, 7.75 x 9.75, May 20, 1848. Jackson, stationed in Mexico City, confirms receip

Fantastic circa 1869 leatherbound autograph album, 5.5 x 8, signed throughout by faculty members and students of Washington College (now known as Wash

Third-person ADS entirely in Pickett’s hand, signed within the text five times by Pickett and at the conclusion by Longstreet, three pages on two adjo

Planters National Bank of Louisville check, 6.75 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Custer, “G. A. Custer,” payable to cash for $30, September 5, 1872.

Hand-addressed mailing envelope, 5.5 x 3, addressed by Custer to his wife, “Mrs Genl Custer, Monroe, Mich,” bearing an affixed three-cent postage stam

United States Marine Corps corporal (1925–1979) who participated in the Battle of Iwo Jima during World War II. He is best remembered for being one of

Fountain pen signature, “Lt. Gen. Patton, APO 758 c/o PM. N.Y,” on an off-white 4.25 x 1.25 slip clipped from a mailing envelope. In fine condition. A

Civil War Confederate Fayetteville Type IV Percussion Rifle, approximately .67 caliber, 33? smoothbore barrel with a fine, lightly freckled bore. This

Colt Model 1861 Navy Revolver, .36 caliber, #12631 (produced in 1863), 7.5? round barrel, varnished walnut grips. Left side of the frame is marked “Co

Civil War Pattern 1853 Enfield Rifle-Musket identified to Pvt. William P. McLaughlin of the 126th Illinois Infantry, approximately .59 caliber, 39? sm

Halved spherical 12-pounder projectile that measures 4.25? diameter and has a weight of 4 pounds, 13 ounces. The exterior of the shell has a lightly f

Marshal of France and duke of Castiglione (1757–1816) who served with distinction under Napoleon during the French Revolution. LS in French, signed “A

Impressive collection of more than 45 original bookplates from a wide variety of historical figures, predominately from the 18th and 19th centuries, i

Hand-addressed and free franked mailing envelope, 5.5 x 3, addressed by Davis to “Revd. J. W. French, US Mil. Academy, West Point, N. Y.,” and franked

Two TLSs, signed “Omar N. Bradley” and “Mark Clark,” both one page, addressed to Major Milton Miller and declining invitations to address the National

Collection of 16 items, consisting of covers and signatures, each signed by a British ace, including: George ‘Ben’ Bennions, Leslie Patrick S. Bing, G

ALS signed “Jeffer. Davis,” one page, 3.75 x 6, January 2, 1887. Letter to New York Senator Hamilton Fish, in full: “Thank you for your polite invitat

Election ticket from Virginia for the 1861 presidential election of the newly established Confederate State of America, one page, 3 x 4.75, listing Je

French Admiral (1732–1788) who commanded the French fleet at the Battle of Chesapeake, blocking the escape route of Cornwallis which subsequently led

Souvenir typescript of an official letter from General Thomas Handy, one page, 8 x 9.75, originally dated July 25, 1945, addressed to General Carl Spe

Three items: a glossy 8 x 10 photo of the Enola Gay, signed in blue felt tip by Paul Tibbets and Tom Ferebee; a glossy 10 x 8 photo of the Enola Gay,

French general (1747–1792) who participated in the American and French Revolutionary Wars before being killed by a cannon while serving under Lafayett

British naval officer (1726–1799) best known for his service in the American Revolution, during which he acted as a naval commander and a peace commis

British military officer and statesman (1850–1916) who served as Victoria’s aide-de-camp in Sudan, commanded the British forces during the Boer War, a

American military officer and statesman (1826–1886) who fought in the Mexican-American War and the Civil War. An activist on behalf of veterans’ affai

Partly-printed DS, one page, 11.5 x 6.5, October 31, 1871. Stock certificate issued to George Ingram for five shares of the New Orleans & North ...

FDC with a Fleetwood/Knapp cachet honoring a ‘Salute to Philippines,’ postmarked September 27, 1944, signed above the cachet in fountain pen by MacArt

Matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of McAuliffe in his decorated US Army uniform, signed and inscribed in blue ink, “To Henry Manson, with kind regards, A. C.

ALS, one page, 8 x 10.5, on the reverse of Headquarters American Expeditionary Forces letterhead, January 23, 1918. Letter to the Queen of Belgium, in

Collection of seventeen items, consisting of photos and signatures, each signed by a Russian fighter ace, including: Vladimir Aleksenko (signature), I

Hand-addressed mailing envelope, 5.5 x 3, addressed in Stephens’s hand to “John L. Stephens Esq’r, La Grange, Ga.,” and franked in the upper right, “F

Fantastic original tintype of a uniformed Union soldier showing off his sabre and posing in front of a patriotic backdrop of a Civil War camp and Amer

Bond coupon from “The Western & Atlantic R. R.,” 4.75 x 2.25, Atlanta, Georgia, March 1, 1862. Bond coupon redeemable for twenty-five cents, fea...

Two items: a TLS signed “W. C. Westmoreland,” one page, 7 x 8.5, four-star letterhead, November 17, 1975, in part: “It is not true that the Army is no

Uncommon collection of World War II correspondence between Italian brothers Cesario and Lorenzo Esposito, the former a prisoner of war detained at Cam

Collection of eight items signed by military figures related to Pearl Harbor or D-Day, including: John D. Anderson (SP); Joseph K. Langdell (SP); Will

World War II-dated DS in Cyrillic, signed “G. Zhukov,” one page, 8.5 x 12.5, circa July 1940. A document entitled (translated) “Order No. 89 to the Tr

Massive collection of space and aviation material consisting of hundreds upon hundreds of autographs, letters, airmail covers, photos, promotional mat

Set of four postal covers, each signed in fountain pen by an aviation pioneer, including: Earle Ovington (2), Roscoe Turner, and Walter Hinton. Also i

Scarce personal check, 7.5 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Earhart, payable to Wetherby-Kayser Shoe Co. for $5.12, August 2, 1935. In fine condition,

Vintage ink signature, “Amelia M. Earhart,” on an off-white 5 x 3.25 sheet. In fine condition, with faint areas of light toning.

Fourteen-year-old cabin boy who survived the final flight of the Hindenberg. Two photos: a color semi-glossy 8 x 10 photo of a tattered German program

Signed book: North to the Orient. First edition. NY: Harcourt, Brace and Company, 1935. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.75 x 8.25, 255 pages. Signed and

Outstanding matte-finish 8 x 10 formal Underwood & Underwood portrait of the distinguished aviator, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Fl...

TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10, personal letterhead, December 21, 1935. Brief letter to Reverend H. Randel Lookabill, in full: “I thank you for your letter

TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, May 22, 1943. Letter to Frank M. Flack, in full: “I thank you for your nice letter of May 16th, and f

City National Bank and Trust Company check, 8.75 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Wright, payable to The Ohio Cities Ice & Fuel Co....

Older brother (1862–1939) of Wilbur and Orville Wright who occasionally assisted in their aerial experiments. The Winters National Bank check, 8.25 x

Immensely appealing display honoring the Wright brothers and their many historic flights, consisting of two signed postcards and a set of four Wright

Sought-after vintage color semi-glossy 10 x 8 group photo of the Mercury astronauts posing in front of an Air Force jet at Langley on January 20, 1961

Rare color vintage semi-glossy 7 x 8.75 photo of the Gemini 3 launch, signed and inscribed on the original 10.5 x 11.5 mat in red ink, “Thanks Red for

Highly sought-after color 10 x 8 NASA lithograph of the complete Apollo 11 prime crew in their white space suits, signed and inscribed in black felt t

Felt tip signatures, “Neil Armstrong,” “M. Collins,” and “Buzz Aldrin,” who adds at the top, “The Apollo 11 Crew,” on the reverse of a German itinerar

Limited edition 19 x 29 lithograph of Armstrong in his flight suit prior to the Apollo 11 mission, numbered 405/1000, signed in pencil by history’s fi