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Headquartered in Boston’s North End, RR Auction is a globally recognized and trusted source for rare documents, manuscripts, autographs, and historic artifacts. Since its inception in 1980, RR has achieved countless record-setting prices in over 425 successful sales, including Truman Capote’s hand-notated manuscript for Breakfast at Tiffany’s for over $300,000, President Kennedy’s 1963 convertible for $318,000, and a pair of Bonnie and Clyde’s guns for over $500,000. Internationally known and frequently featured in all media outlets—with appearances on NBC’s Today Show, CBS This Morning, Fox News, the New York Times Sunday Magazine, and the London Times—RR Auction prides itself on selling authentic material, thoroughly examined by in-house experts and third-party authenticators, to uphold the guarantee of authenticity. With a stunning full-color print catalog and a massive online presence, RR Auction continues to achieve record prices for clients around the world.
ALS - Autograph Letter Signed
ANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
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511George Washington Custis LeeRR Auction
Eldest son of Robert E. Lee, who served as a Confederate general and aide-de-camp to Jefferson Davis (1832–1913). Civil War–dated ink endorsement sign
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
512Robert E. LeeRR Auction
Impressive original painting of Robert E. Lee, oil on canvas, 17.5 x 23.5, showing the Confederate commander in a distinguished half-length pose, sign
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
513Fitzhugh Lee and James H. WilsonRR Auction
Two letters accusing Secretary of War Elihu Root of lying about Leonard Wood’s gallantry at the Battle of San Juan Hill: an ALS signed “Fitz Lee,” one
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
514Benjamin Lincoln and Thomas MelvillRR Auction
Partly-printed DS, signed “B. Lincoln” and “T. Melvill,” one page, 9.75 x 5, July 13, 1807. Port of Boston and Charlestown document certifying an impo
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
515Douglas MacArthurRR Auction
Vintage matte-finish 7.25 x 9.25 head-and-shoulders portrait of MacArthur in uniform, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Alexander Thayer, with
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
516Douglas MacArthurRR Auction
Two items: a circa 1942 bust of the general, measuring approximately 5.5 x 8.5 x 3.5, with the base reading, “‘We Shall Win or We Shall Die’—MacArthur
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
517George C. MarshallRR Auction
Exceptional vintage color matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Marshall seated at his desk and wearing a suit and tie, affixed to its original 8.5 x 10.75 mou
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
518Chester NimitzRR Auction
World War II-dated TLS signed “C. W. Nimitz,” one page, 8 x 10.5, United States Pacific Fleet letterhead, April 6, 1943. Letter to Mason A. Bowen, in
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
519George PickettRR Auction
Original painting of George Pickett, oil on canvas, 15.5 x 19.5, showing the famed Confederate general in uniform. Signed in the lower right by the ar
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
520David D. PorterRR Auction
DS, signed “David Porter,” one page, 7.5 x 5.25, January 11, 1830. Porter authorizes the Office of Discount and Deposit in Washington to “Pay to Willi
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
521David D. PorterRR Auction
Admiral (1813–1891) who helped improve the Navy as the superintendent of the US Naval Academy after significant service in the American Civil War. LS,
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
522Colin PowellRR Auction
Original painting of Colin Powell, oil on canvas, 19.5 x 23.5, showing the four-star general in his fully decorated military uniform. Framed to an ove
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
523Thomas ProctorRR Auction
Philadelphian carpenter (1739–1806) who served in the Continental Army during the Revolution and saw action at Brandywine and in the Wyoming Campaign;
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
524Winfield ScottRR Auction
ALS, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7.25, July 28, 1852. Letter to Boston Atlas editor Thomas Mayo Brewer, written during Scott’s unsuccess
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
525Philip H. SheridanRR Auction
Ink signature, “P. H. Sheridan, Lieut. General, U. S. A.,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2 slip affixed to a slightly larger sheet. Scattered creases and wrin
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
526John SullivanRR Auction
American general in the Revolutionary War and a delegate in the Continental Congress (1740–1795) who served as governor of New Hampshire and commanded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
527Tuskegee AirmenRR Auction
Collection of 34 items, almost entirely consisting of felt tip and ballpoint signatures on individual 5 x 3 cards, each signed by a Tuskegee Airman, i
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
528Dominique VandammeRR Auction
French military officer who fought in the Napoleonic Wars (1770–1830). Manuscript DS in French, signed “D. Vandamme,” one page both sides, 8 x 7 (Marc
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
529Lew WallaceRR Auction
Trimmed partial bank check, 7.5 x 1.25, filled out and signed by Wallace, payable to self for $5, no date. Double-matted with three images, a biograph
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
530Duke of WellingtonRR Auction
ALS signed “Wellington,” one page, 4.5 x 7, April 21, 1828. Letter to Major General Alexander Campbell, in part: “I return the Power of Attorney to Co
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
531Leonard WoodRR Auction
Detailed engraved portrait of Leonard Wood by Charles Barmore Paterson of New Jersey, 13 x 17.75, signed in the lower border in pencil by Leonard, wit
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
532World War IIRR Auction
Fantastic World War II–era original cartoon artwork accomplished in graphite and ink on a 21 x 12 cardstock sheet, depicting the personified American
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
535AviatorsRR Auction
Ink signatures of Jean Assolant, Rene Lefevre, and Armona Lotti on an off-white 4.75 x 4 album page. Matted with a photo of the three aviators and the
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
536Amelia EarhartRR Auction
Ink signature, “Amelia Earhart,” on an off-white 2.5 x .75 slip. Matted and framed with a portrait and engraved plaque to an overall size of 10 x 15.2
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
537Charles LindberghRR Auction
Two items: a fountain pen signature, “C. A. Lindbergh,” on an off-white 2.5 x 1 card; and an original piece of silver fabric taken from Lindbergh’s Sp
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
538Charles LindberghRR Auction
TMS signed “Charles (A. Lindbergh),” five onionskin pages, 8.25 x 11, July 12, 1971. Detailed criticism and commentary concerning a biographical manus
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
539Orville WrightRR Auction
Sought-after 5 x 3 cardstock photo of the Wright Brothers’ first flight at Kitty Hawk, signed along the bottom in fountain pen by Orville Wright. In v
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
540Orville Wright and Charles de LambertRR Auction
Quick ink signature, “Orville Wright,” and pencil signature, “Cte. de Lambert,” on the reverse of the off-white 3.25 x 2.5 personal calling card of la
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
541Graf Ferdinand von ZeppelinRR Auction
ALS in German, signed “G. F. Zeppelin,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.5 x 8.5, July 11, 1881. Letter to General Hugo von Spitzemberg. In part
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
542Alan ShepardRR Auction
Matte-finish 10 x 8 photo of Shepard seated in a contoured mock-up of the Freedom 7 flight chair, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “To Corneliu
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
543Edward H. White IIRR Auction
Uncommon official color semi-glossy 10 x 8 ‘red-numbered’ NASA photo of White performing the first space walk by an American during the Gemini 4 missi
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
544Apollo 11RR Auction
Scarce flown Apollo 11 ‘Type 1’ cover, 6.5 x 3.5, with a color cachet of the moon landing and an August 11, 1969, Webster, Texas, quarantine cancellat
Estimate : 30,000.00 - 35,000.00
545Apollo 11RR Auction
Sought-after color glossy 9.5 x 7 photo of the Apollo 11 crew in their white spacesuits against a lunar background, affixed to a 14 x 11 mount, signed
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
546Apollo 11RR Auction
Complete set of uninscribed felt tip and ballpoint signatures, “Neil Armstrong,” “Buzz Aldrin,” and “Michael Collins,” on individual off-white 5 x 3 c
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
547Neil ArmstrongRR Auction
Official color 7.25 x 9 NASA photo of Armstrong posing in his white space suit against a lunar background, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
548Neil ArmstrongRR Auction
Sought-after uninscribed official color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of Armstrong in his white spacesuit against a lunar background, signed in blue felt tip
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
549Neil ArmstrongRR Auction
Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of the X-1B test aircraft, signed in black felt tip by Armstrong. In fine condition. A desirable uninscribed example o
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
550Neil ArmstrongRR Auction
Color 11.75 x 8.25 program photo of a rocket launch, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Jenny—Neil Armstrong.” In very good condition, with s
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
551Neil ArmstrongRR Auction
Vintage ballpoint signature, “Neil Armstrong,” on an off-white 5.25 x 4.25 album page. In very good condition, with overall toning and a vertical fold
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
552Buzz AldrinRR Auction
Two official color glossy 7.75 x 10 NASA photos of Aldrin during his iconic Apollo 11 mission, both signed in black ink. In overall fine condition, wi
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
553Buzz AldrinRR Auction
Official color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of Adrin posing in his white space suit, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Bob, with best wishes, Buzz
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
554Buzz AldrinRR Auction
First-day philatelic souvenir folding card featuring a color image of Aldrin with the American Flag on the lunar surface, measuring 6 x 9 closed, sign
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
555Buzz AldrinRR Auction
Complete issue of the Los Angeles Times of July 21, 1969, 14.75 x 22.75, featuring the banner headline “Man Walks on the Moon, ‘Small Step for man…Gia
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
556Apollo 12RR Auction
Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Alan Bean’s painting of the Apollo 12 crew on the lunar surface entitled ‘Conrad, Gordon and Bean, The Fantasy,’ si
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
557Alan BeanRR Auction
Wonderful limited edition color 11 x 12 giclee print on stretched canvas of an Alan Bean painting entitled ‘Tools of Our Trade,’ numbered 15/125, sign
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
558Alan BeanRR Auction
Amazing limited edition color 27.5 x 22 giclee print of Alan Bean’s painting entitled ‘Fast Times on the Ocean of Storms,’ numbered 15/100, signed in
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
559Apollo 13RR Auction
Manned Spaceflight Cover Society commemorative cover with a cachet honoring the Apollo 13 mission and its original crew, signed in black ink by James
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
560Apollo 14RR Auction
Highly desirable fifty-page segment of a microfilmed King James Bible carried to the lunar surface by Edgar Mitchell, affixed to an Apollo Prayer Leag
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
561Apollo 17RR Auction
Flown American flag carried on the Apollo 17 mission, 5.5 x 4, affixed to a 13.5 x 10.75 presentation certificate stating, “This flag was carried to t
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
562MoonwalkersRR Auction
Four color photos of different moonwalkers, 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, each signed in felt tip, including: a satin-finish photo of Bean signed and inscribed,
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00