RR Auction: Fine Autograph & Artifact Auction

Highest-ranking Confederate general (1798–1876) during the Civil War. Partly-printed DS, signed “S. Cooper, Adj. Insp. Gen.,” one page, 7.75 x 9.75, J

ALS signed “Jeffer. Davis,” one page, 4.75 x 7.25, February 14, 1851. Letter to a gentleman, written from the “Senate Chamber.” In full: “The argosy h

Ink signature, “Respectfully etc. etc. etc. Jefferson Davis,” on an off-white 3.75 x 1.75 slip affixed to a slightly larger mount. In fine condition.

Scarce Civil War–dated ink signature, “T. J. Jackson, Lt. Genl,” on an off-white 2.5 x 1.75 slip clipped from the docketing panel of a larger document

Crisp ink signature, “R. E. Lee,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2.25 slip. In fine condition. A simply ideal display piece.

Magnificent 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of the Confederate commander, signed at the bottom of the image in ink, “R. E. Lee.” In fine condition.

ALS signed “Geo. G. Meade,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, March 28, 1860. Letter concerning his son. In part: “In regard to George’s suc

ALS signed “Jno: S. Mosby,” one page, lightly-lined, 8 x 6.25, personal letterhead, June 6, 1872. Letter to Walter Webster, in full: “Your favor rec’d

Exemplary 4 x 5.75 albumen portrait of Sherman in uniform by Mathew Brady, affixed to a 5 x 7.5 mount, crisply signed on the mount in bold black ink,

ALS signed “W. T. Sherman,” four pages, lightly-lined on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 8, May 12, 1885. Letter to Mary Audenreid, the widow of Sherman’

Career military officer (1817–1888) who served in the Seminole Wars, Mexican-American War, and Utah War before joining the Confederacy in the Civil Wa

Remarkable partly-printed DS, signed “G. A. Custer,” one page, 7.5 x 9.25, June 23, 1874. As commander of the 7th Cavalry at Fort Abraham Lincoln in t

Uncommon unsigned 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite bust portrait of Custer in his military uniform. Published by the Jose Maria Mora photography studio of New

Spectacular vellum DS, one page, 14.5 x 12.25, no date, but circa May 1899. Engraved certificate of membership from the Society of Manila Bay conferri

Classic matte-finish 8 x 9.75 head-and-shoulders portrait of MacArthur in uniform, signed in fountain pen, “Douglas MacArthur, Tokyo—1947.” In fine co

Sought-after vintage fountain pen signature, “G. S. Patton, Jr.,” on an off-white 8.5 x 7 album page also bearing an unknown signature. In fine condit

ALS in pencil, signed “George,” one page both sides, 6.5 x 10.5, September 16, 1915. Written from Fort Bliss, Texas, a letter to his mother, in full (

ALS signed “George Patton,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 6.75, West Point letterhead, January 24, 1909. Letter to his mother regarding h

Spectacular and well-documented pair of fragments from the actual 'Star Spangled Banner' flag that inspired Francis Scott Key to write Ameri...

Desirable Enfield Pattern 1853 rifle musket by Barnett of London, US model 1855 bayonet, and Confederate tin drum canteen identified to J. B. Howard o

A typical rope tension drum measuring just over 17? in diameter and standing approximately 13 1/2? tall. The wooden body has an old dark brown painted

Colt Model 1851 Navy Revolver and holster belonging to Pvt. A. B. Gray of Co. C, 15th Battalion, Alabama ‘Partisan Rangers,’ who died of disease in 18

Rare and unusual variant of the well-known ‘Froelich’ or ‘Kenansville’ staff sword made at the self-styled Confederate States Armory (this was simply

A high quality, private purchase New York State Militia officer's chasseur pattern kepi, measuring 1 3/4? high at the front of the crown and 4? ...

Rare Confederate wood drum canteen identified to Corporal Hardin S. Payne of Companies D and G of the 1st Alabama Infantry. The canteen is crafted of

Hand-stitched wool bunting flag with fifteen stars and thirteen stripes, made circa 1850–1880, measuring 66.5 x 35.5 overall with a 24.5 x 17.75 canto

Late 19th/early 20th century wool bunting flag with thirteen stars and thirteen stripes, measuring 86 x 38.5 overall with a 20.75 x 33 two-piece canto

Mid-to-late 19th century, hand-stitched linen flag with sixteen stars and thirteen stripes, made circa 1870–1880, measuring 70.75 x 35.25 overall with

Fountain pen signature, “Baden Powell of Gilwell, Chief Scout,” on an appealing 6 x 9.5 album page hand-embellished with a calligraphic title and a po

Ink signature, “G. T. Beauregard, 1872,” on an off-white 4.75 x 1.75 lightly-lined slip affixed to a slightly larger mount. In fine condition.

TLS, one page, 7 x 10, December 13, 1965. Letter to MGM executive Robert Weitman. In part: “I deeply appreciate your expressions of sympathy. The conc

Soldier and politician (1731–1785) who served in the Connecticut Assembly and commanded the garrison of Forty Fort in the Wyoming Valley during the Re

French volunteer in the American Revolution who served as aide-de-camp to General Louis Duportail; he saw action at Valley Ford and was taken prisoner

Collection of eleven items of various formats, each signed by a notable participant in the Civil War, including: William T. Sherman (signature), Georg

Light pink 3.75 x 2.25 MacDill Field identification card for Private Donald F. Koeller, issued as a Class B Pass for the 340th Bomb Squadron (H) AFCC,

Ink signature, “Official business, D. G. Farragut, Rear Admiral,” on an off-white 3.25 x 1.25 slip. In fine condition.

Impressive collection of 75 signatures of American World War II fighter aces on individual off-white 5 x 3 cards, with many adding their squadron, pla

Chief engineer of the Confederate States Army (1818–1883). LS signed “J. F. Gilmer,” one page, 8 x 10, Confederate States of America War Department le

Ink signature, “Very respectfully, your obedient Servant, Winf’d S. Hancock,” on an off-white 4.75 x 2.5 slip. In fine condition. Accompanied by an en

Notorious and aggressive Union general (1814–1879) who distinguished himself at the Battle of Williamsburg in 1862 and as a result was promoted to maj

Chief of Artillery in the Army of the Potomac (1819–1889) during the American Civil War who is considered by many as the greatest artillery tactician

Bold ink signature, “Yours Truly, James Longstreet,” on an off-white 3.75 x 2.25 slip affixed to a slightly larger mount. In fine condition.

German military officer (1865–1937) who served as a general during World War I and who was an early supporter of Hitler. A 3.5 x 5.5 postcard portrait

Fountain pen signature, “Douglas MacArthur,” on an off-white slip clipped from the close of a letter, affixed to a handsome 6 x 9.5 hand-embellished a

Union general (1815–1872) best known for leading his troops to a commanding victory over Lee’s Confederates at Gettysburg. Ink signature, “Geo. G. Mea

German military officer (1800–1891) who was chief of staff of the Prussian army for 30 years and who is regarded as one of the foremost military strat

Collection of eleven ink signatures of American military leaders on individual 6 x 9.5 sheets, several clipped and affixed, including: David Porter, W

ALS, one page, 7 x 8.75, Dover House letterhead, December 3, 1944. Letter to a shopkeeper. In part: “I found on the Mauretania a package of food delic

Glossy 6.25 x 4.5 photo of Montgomery of Alamein standing with Percy Hobart, Winston Churchill, J. C. Smuts, and Viscount Alanbrooke, signed below in

American naval officer (1780–1843) who led the first capture of a British vessel during the War of 1812 and who later served as commander-in-chief of