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