RR Auction: Fine Autograph & Artifact Auction

First President of South Korea (1875–1965) from 1948 until his resignation in 1960. Fountain pen signature, “Syngman Rhee,” on an attractive 6 x 9.5 a

Fountain pen signature, “Edward” and “Wallis Windsor,” on a blue 6 x 8 sheet of Nassau Government House letterhead. In very good condition, with scatt

Untranslated LS in German, signed “George R,” one page both sides, 8 x 12, 1765. In very good condition, with trimmed edges and a mounting strip along

Ink signature, “Victoria RI,” on an off-white 4 x 4.75 slip clipped from a larger document retaining the crisply embossed blue paper seal affixed belo

Lengthy ink signature, “Very sincerely yours, Clara Barton, President American National Red Cross, Washington, D.C.,” on an off-white card with an att

Partly-printed DS, signed “Fred’k Douglass,” three pages, 8.5 x 14, October 15, 1883. Deed for a real estate transaction between W. Bowen Moore and Fr

Journalist, editor, and social reformer (1805–1879) best known as one of the most ardent and influential abolitionists in the decades leading up to th

Pencil signature, “Booker T. Washington, Tuskegee, Alabama, Jan. 30, 1910,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2 card. In fine condition.

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Massachusetts (1744–1814) who later served as vice president under James Madison. His name entered the

ADS signed “R. T. Paine,” one page, 7.5 x 3.25, no date. Handwritten legal document regarding “the Case Howland v. Briggs,” in part: “As the debt was

Second-oldest survivor of the Titanic (1884–1984). Two Christmas cards, one depicting Santa Claus and the other a peaceful dove, measuring 4.5 x 6 and

British magazine full of reprinted newspaper articles about the Titanic disaster, forty pages, 7.5 x 11.25, signed on the front cover in black ink, “E

Excessively rare firsthand primary account of King Philip’s War by one of its participants: an ALS signed “John Sharpe,” one page, 7.5 x 12.25, Januar

Pioneer, colonial militia officer, and sheriff (1738–1784) who raised men to support General George Rogers Clark during the Illinois Campaign in the R

Military and political leader (1736–1809) who earned the respect of George Washington for his leadership during the Revolution. DS, one page, 8 x 12.7

ALS signed “Cornwallis,” one page, 7.25 x 5.5, no date. In part: “The bearer appears to me by the inclosed letter to be in great distress—you will lea

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

American naval officer (1779–1820) who cemented a reputation as a hero for his leadership during the Barbary Wars and the War of 1812. Rare ALS signed

British general (1719–1787) who was commander in chief of the North American forces from 1763 to 1775. Manuscript DS, signed “Thos. Gage,” one page, 8

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

Famous frontiersman and soldier (1755–1836) who was a friend of Daniel Boone and served in the American Revolution, Northwest Indian War, and War of 1

ALS in French, signed “Lafayette,” one page, 7.25 x 9.5, January 20, 1816. Letter to Mr. Albin Michel in New Orleans. In full (translated): "Th...

Untranslated LS in French, signed “Lafayette,” one page, 7.75 x 9.75, November 2, no year. In fine condition, with intersecting folds.

Noted French admiral (1720–1791) who participated in the American Revolution. Manuscript DS in French, signed “la motte picquet,” one page, 8 x 4.75,

American general (1711–1777) remembered for his service in the French and Indian War and Revolutionary War; he was killed in action at the Battle of R

ALS signed “Nelson & Bronte,” one page both sides, 7 x 8.75, May 20, 1803. Letter to John McArthur, in part: “I did not expect such a letter aft...

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

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

ALS signed “Jeffer. Davis,” one page, 5 x 8, December 20, 1858. Letter to William E. Baker. In part: “I beg to acknowledge the receipt of your’s.” In

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

Partly-printed DS, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 10.5 x 17, October 5, 1852. Indenture mortgage document between Doubleday, his wife Mary, and

Two items related to Gettysburg: a letter in pencil, Wheatland, July 4, 1863, in part: “We got here safely without being mistaken by the Rebels though

Civil War–dated ALS signed “F. A. Dick,” one page, 7.75 x 9.75, September 28, 1862. Letter to Attorney General Edward Bates. In part: “Seeing it state

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

ADS, signed “E. P. Jones,” one page both sides, 7.75 x 12, February 2, 1863. A pass written by Colonel E. P. Jones of the 2nd South Carolina Infantry.

Civil War–dated ADS, signed “R. E. Lee, Genl,” one page, 7.25 x 3.5, May 22, 1862. Document issued from “Hd Qrts Richmond,” instructing that a gentlem

Civil War–dated ALS signed “Wm. Henry Shelton,” three pages both sides, 5 x 7.5, April 9, 1864. Letter describing an encounter with Lincoln at Ford’s

Interesting early printed recruitment broadside, 13.5 x 16.5, April 22, 1861, encouraging enlistment in a Union rifle company. The top features a hand

Large printed map of Germany’s central Rhine Valley near Koblenz with watercolor annotations, consisting of several panels affixed together to a size

Sought-after matte-finish 12 x 10.75 photo of Nimitz signing the Japanese surrender aboard the USS Missouri, signed and inscribed in the lower border

TLS signed “G. S. Patton, Jr.,” one page, 7.25 x 10.25, Headquarters Second Armored Division, Fort Benning letterhead, April 17, 1941. Letter to his b

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

Federal pattern infantryman’s M1864 .58 caliber cartridge box carried by Union soldier Adam Fitzkee of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, identified on a pe

ANS signed “Jos. Brown,” one page, 5 x 3, in full, “A piece of the old Flag of the 14th New Jersey regt, carried in many a Battle,” with a loose 3.5?

Model 1858 smooth side canteen, measuring approximately 8? in diameter and 3? thick, retaining its original carrying strap and about eighty percent of

Two items: an original brass button as worn on many pre-war Federal naval uniforms, approximately .75? in diameter, featuring a spreadwinged eagle fac

Collection of a wide variety of Civil War–era artifacts, including: a bone-handled fork and spoon set, the knife with a ‘Lamson & Goodnow’ maker...

Interesting collection of six Civil War relics, including: an identified tin canteen with canvas cover and strap bearing the initials “W. N.,” having

Two desirable Confederate buttons: a Confederate block ‘C’ brass button with a backmark of “H T & B, Manchester” as worn on the uniform coat of ...

Two large white and red remnants from a Confederate flag, each measuring approximately 3 x 3, sent home during the Civil War by Captain John D. Conley

Dark brown leather Confederate holster featuring a flap cut with a small tear at tip, measuring approximately 14? long and 6? at its widest, with a br

Superb non-regulation Confederate leather belt holster for a large-cailber sidearm, measuring approximately 15? long and 7.5? at widest, with a ball-t

Wonderful dark blue wool kepi manufactured in the Confederacy, presumably for a drummer boy or child given its small size at approximately 6? in diame

Fascinating collection of material related to Lt. Charles H. Burd, 4th Maine Volunteers, who was shot in the head at the First Battle of Bull Run on J

Cuff-size brass button as worn on Confederate naval uniforms, measuring approximately .5? in diameter, with a face featuring the letters “CN” below cr

Choice pair of intact Federal regulation brass cavalry spurs of wartime manufacture in a large size, measuring 3.5? across the boot opening and 5.25?

Pair of Civil War–era wooden drumsticks, each measuring approximately 17.25? long with a .75? diameter base. In overall fine condition, with general w

Field-procured, dark brown narrow leather waist belt measuring approximately 34? and 1.5? wide with a brass, die-struck, lead-filled oval belt plate w

Desirable Civil War enlisted man’s naval uniform including both the jumper and trousers, entirely hand-stitched and constructed of fine blue wool. The

Black leather 2? wide flag belt with a large single-tine brass buckle worn by Civil War soldier Ben Hunter, who carried the flag of the 79th Ohio Volu

Manuscript document, one page, 7.5 x 12.25, no date. Document headed “A List of the Names of those Gent’n appointed Officers in the Reg’t raiding for

Revolutionary War officer (1744–1825) who was wounded at the Battle of Bunker Hill; he is seen on the far right of the famous painting by John Trumbul

Revolutionary War general and, later, treasurer of Connecticut (1743–1818). Choice partly-printed DS, signed “Jed. Huntington,” one page, 6.25 x 7.5,

Revolutionary War general from Massachusetts (1747–1809) who led his regiment in the Philadelphia campaign of 1777, at Monmouth and Rhode Island in 17

Revolutionary War soldier, intelligence officer, and counterfeiter (c. 1760–1800). Revolutionary War–dated ADS, one page, 6 x 4.75, January 18, 1781.

Army officer who served with distinction during the War of 1812, the Seminole Wars, and the Black Hawk War (1777–1849). Ink signature, “4 o’clock PM,

Ink signature, “With sentiments of great respect, I am Dear Sir, Your most Obd. Servt. M. C. Perry,” on an off-white slip affixed to a same-size card

Interesting pair of letters related to the situation of Orlando R. Chamberlain, a Union soldier captured at Petersburg and held at Danville Prison. Fi

ALS in pencil by John S. Burr, signed “John S. B.,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, July 4, 1862. Letter home to his parents from City Poi

Four items: an issue of Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper from May 13, 1865, fourteen pages, featuring a cover story about Boston Corbett and the s

Collection of three items signed by noted officers of the Civil War: an ink signature, “Wade Hampton, March 23d 1899,” on an off-white card double-mat

Collection of three letters related to the Civil War from the Union’s perspective: the first, June 7, 1864, in part: “I was surprised when I came in s

Two items: a partly-printed Confederate clothing oath signed “H. M. Block,” December 14, 1864, confirming receipt of “One Over Coat” and “One Pair Pan

Two items: a partly-printed Confederate States requisition form, August 4, 1863, in which Dr. L. Robinson orders three coffins from Captain William Ba

Three items: a manuscript Confederate amnesty oath sworn in Bedford County, Virginia, signed “Thomas Gross,” November 27, 1865, in part: “I solemnly s

Ink signature, “J. C. Fremont,” on an off-white slip affixed to a 6 x 9.5 album page hand-embellished with a calligraphic title and postage stamp hono

Confederate captain who was staff officer to General James Chalmers and delivered Nathan Bedford Forrest’s demand for the surrender of the Union garri

AMS describing a meeting with Abraham Lincoln, signed “John D. Worman, Co E, 72d Reg Pa Vols,” two pages, 6.5 x 9, no date. In part: “We…was ushered a

Fantastic Civil War–dated ALS signed “Moses Edwards,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, April 24, 1865. Letter written from St. Charles, Arka

Two letters concerning the Rowe family’s service in the Civil War, both displayed such that only the first page is shown: first is a letter by E. W. B

ALS, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, January 25, 1862. Letter to Mr. Kemble, in part: “The war steamer might be ready in the next ten day

Ink signature, “Phil. H. Sheridan, Mj. Genl, U.S.A.,” on an off-white slip affixed to a handsome 6 x 9.5 album page hand-embellished with a calligraph

Ink signature, “W. T. Sherman, General,” on an off-white card affixed to an attractive 6 x 9.5 album page hand-embellished with a calligraphic title a

Exemplary 2 x 2.5 tintype photograph of a Union soldier in uniform, complete with bayonet rifle, leather belt and US belt buckle, cartridge box, and e

American military figure (1822–1866) who served as assistant adjutant general of the Union's Army of the Potomac during the Civil War. Two Civil...

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

Fountain pen signature, “John J. Pershing,” on an off-white slip handsomely matted and framed with a portrait to an overall size of 11 x 13. In fine c

World War I-dated ALS signed “Lt. Eddie Rickenbacker,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.75 x 7.75, August 27, 1918. Letter to Mrs. Barton, in pa

Personal check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out and signed in pencil by York, payable to Vanie Hatfield for $1, December 30, 1930. In fine condition.

Matte-finish 6.5 x 8 photo of Bradley in uniform, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Joseph Holt Huntley, with regards and best wishes, Omar N.

Three items: a souvenir facsimile copy of Dutch Van Kirk’s flight record, signed in blue felt tip by Dutch Van Kirk and Paul Tibbets; a souvenir TQS o

Three identical color 24 x 18 prints of a Harley Copic painting entitled ‘Atomic Warfare Is Born,’ showing the Enola Gay flying over Japan, with a lar

Detailed original signed ballpoint and pencil diagram sketch of the Enola Gay’s air escape plan on a white 8.5 x 11 sheet, signed in the upper left, “

Artcraft 4th Art Series FDC with a cachet honoring the United Nations Peace Bell, postmarked March 13, 1970, signed in blue ballpoint, ”Paul W. Tibbet

DS, one page, 8 x 10.5, March 29, 1926. An Army Correspondence Courses certificate of completion certifying that Merton J. Rosenbaum of Virginia “has

Bold fountain pen signature, “Douglas MacArthur,” on a handsome 6 x 9.5 album page hand-embellished with a calligraphic title and postage stamp. In fi

TLS signed “G. C. Marshall,” one page, 7 x 9, War Department, Office of the Chief of Staff letterhead, May 3, 1939. Letter to Major John W. Rodman, in

Set of three letters and one Christmas card signed by Wainwright, dated between 1945 and 1948, all addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Burrell. First, an

TLS by James H. Doolittle, signed “J. H. Doolittle,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, George Washington Bicentennial Airplane Flight letterhead, July 25, 1932.

ALS signed “Wellington,” one page, 4.5 x 7.25, June 6, 1834. In part: “I am not exactly aware of the arrangements made by the Authorities of the Unive