RR Auction: Fine Autograph and Artifact Auction

ALS, one page, lightly lined, 8 x 10, March 21, 1846. In part: "The occupation of my time or a return after a long absence is so pressing that ...

Notorious criminal (1890–1963) who, while imprisoned, became a self-educated authority on birds and earned the nickname ‘The Birdman of Alcatraz.’ ALS

ALS, one page, 5 x 8, February 17, 1860. In full: "I have communicated with Mr. Durkee, who will keep me informed with regard to the future of ...

Collection of six items of various formats, each signed by a justice of the Supreme Court, including: Bushrod Washington (signature), Thurgood Marshal

Very nice semi-glossy 4.5 x 6 seated portrait of Thatcher, signed in the lower border in blue ballpoint. In fine condition. Accompanied by a transmitt

LS signed “Dan. Webster,” one page, 6.25 x 5.5, August 22, 1850. Written from the Department of State, a letter to Postmaster General Nathan K. Hall,

Partly-printed DS, signed "Oliv. Wolcott, Jr.," one page, 6.5 x 6, May 15, 1783. State of Connecticut pay order, in part: "Pay Fairfi...

American lawyer and politician from New Jersey (1739–1809) who, as a brigadier general of the New Jersey militia, was one of the most effective militi

Revolutionary War–dated manuscript DS, signed “O. Ellsworth,” one page, 8 x 3.5, December 26, 1775. Pay order issued to Treasurer John Lawrence, in pa

Two ALSs, one signed "Jeffer. Davis," and the other signed "V. Davis," three pages on two adjoining sheets, 6.25 x 8, March 16, ...

Revolutionary War general (1745–1796) whose daring tactics earned him the nickname ‘Mad Anthony.’ Scarce ADS, signed “Ant'y Wayne MG,” one page,...

Prominent American explorer, military officer, and politician (1813–1890). Endorsement signature, “J. C. Fremont,” on the reverse of a partly-printed

Exceptional compilation of a letter by Mosby and three photos annotated in his hand: an ALS signed "Jno. S. Mosby," three pages on two adj...

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, Septemb...

Remarkable ALS signed “G. A. Custer, Bt. Maj. Gen'l, U.S.A.,” one page both sides, 7.75 x 9.75, April 27, 1867. Letter to Secretary of War Edwin...

Desirable Civil War–dated manuscript endorsement, signed "G. A. Custer," on an off-white 3.25 x 2.25 slip, January 4, 1864. Brigadier Gene...

French aviator who ended the World War I as the top Allied fighter ace (1894–1953). Scarce matte-finish 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo of Fonck by G. L. Man

Italian condottiero and admiral from Genoa (1466–1560). Partial ALS in Italian, one page both sides, 8.5 x 11.75, October 9, 1545. Untranslated letter

Early ALS signed “Geo. S. Patton, Jr.,” five pages on two sheets, 5 x 6.5, United States Military Academy, West Point, New York letterhead, no date. L

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