RR Auction: Fine Autographs & Artifacts

President of South Vietnam (1923–2001) who resigned and fled the country only a few days before the fall of Saigon. Choice FDC, 6.25 x 3.5, with a cac

TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, April 23, 2002. Letter to a supporter. In part: “You are an emotional writer. The pain in your writing i

ALS signed “R. E. Peary,” one page, 8.5 x 11, October 16, 1910. Letter to A. N. Colles, in full: “I enclose herewith postal order for 10£ 19s 2...

DS in Spanish, one page, 6.5 x 10.5, May 19, 1952. Untranslated document confirming the issuance of a pension card for old age. In fine condition, wit

French mathematician and physicist (1781–1840). Untranslated ANS in French, signed “Poisson,” one page, 5.25 x 4.5, September,1853. In fine condition,

American inventor and industrialist (1831–1897) best known for developing the first successful railroad sleeping car. ALS signed “Geo M. Pullman,” two

FBI agent and archetypical ‘G-Man’ (1903–1960) responsible for the capture of John Dillinger, ‘Pretty Boy’ Floyd, ‘Baby Face’ Nelson, and other notori

Wife of King George V (1867–1953). Satin-finish 6.25 x 8.25 full-length portrait of the queen, affixed to its original 8.75 x 11.75 mount, signed on t

Ink signature, “Victoria R,” on a 9.75 x 2.5 slip clipped from a document. An ink notation on the right indicates that this was signed at Buckingham P

TLS signed “Y. Rabin,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Embassy of Israel letterhead, no date. Stock letter reaching out for funds, with the recipient and date fie

American medical researcher (1906–1993) best known for developing a practical oral polio vaccine. Glossy 10 x 8 photo of Sabin in his laboratory, sign

ALS in French, signed once at the top of the first page and again at the conclusion, one onionskin page both sides, 8.25 x 5.75, February 20, 1963. Le

Glossy 3.25 x 4.75 head-and-shoulders photo of Shackleton, boldly signed in black ink. Attractively double-matted and framed to an overall size of 10

First president of Indonesia (1901–1970) who spearheaded his country’s struggle for independence from the Netherlands. Green ink signature on an off-w

American politician (1811–1874) and Massachusetts senator best known as a radical Republican and a staunch opponent of slavery. In 1856, Sumner was se

Distinguished glossy 8 x 10 portrait, signed and inscribed in white ink, “For the Kenneth H. Brownes, with the good wishes of Felix Frankfurter.” Reve

DS, signed “Charles E. Hughes,” one page, 11.75 x 8.75, April 26, 1933. An unusual collector’s certificate filled out in type, in part: “It is the gre

Stage names of little people Charles S. Stratton and Lavinia Warren, who became one of the most popular ‘attractions’ managed by legendary showman P.

Partly-printed DS, signed “W. M. Tweed,” one page, 8.25 x 6.75, February 13, 1864. A payment authorization and receipt in the amount of $114.27 for a

Partly-printed DS one page, 12.5 x 9, December 19, 1883. Engraved $10,000 first mortgage bond certificate for the Jersey Shore, Pine Creek and Buffalo

Bold ink signature, “Booker T. Washington, Tuskegee, Alabama, Oct. 5, 1901,” on an off-white 3.25 x 2.25 calling card of Mrs. Francis Russell Hart. In

TLS, one page, 8 x 10.25, Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute letterhead, June 15, 1904. Letter to Rev. G. L. Chaney, in part: “This institution,

British politician, evangelist and philanthropist (1759–1833) who played an important role in the movement to abolish slavery. Ink signature, “I am, m

German Der Spiegel magazine from August 26, 1991, 8.25 x 11, 234 pages, featuring images of Yeltsin and Mikhail Gorbachev on the front cover, with the

Politician (1905–1993) who succeeded Chiang Kai-shek as President of the Republic of China, serving from 1975 to 1978. Glossy 3.5 x 5 photo of Yen Chi

Russian prince and count (1887–1967) best known for participating in the assassination of Grigori Rasputin. ALS in Cyrillic, one page on a 5.5 x 3.5 p

British Army officer (1750–1780) hanged as a spy during the American Revolution, due to an incident in which he attempted to assist Benedict Arnold&...

War-dated Quebec Conference general pass, signed “H. H. Arnold,” 4.5 x 2.75, 1943. General Pass for the 1943 Quebec Conference issued to Arnold, signe

Fantastic 8 x 6 mounted albumen photograph of the Alabama Union Depot circa 1864, showing dozens of men and Union soldiers gathered around the railroa

Civil War–dated DS signed “E. H. Sikes,” one page, 7 x 3, August 31, 1865. A state of Alabama oath of allegiance, in part: “I E. H. Sikes do solemnly

A remarkable 1863 hardcover register from the prison at Fort Leavenworth, 8.5 x 11, 150 pages, dated between April 1 and August 25, 1863. The ledger i

Rare original Army of Northern Virginia Confederate battle flag, featuring the iconic dark blue Saint Andrew's Cross edged in white against a de...

English general (1738–1805) who fought against Washington during the American Revolution and was finally defeated at Yorktown. ALS, one page both side

American military officer and politician (1798–1879) who served as a Union general during the Civil War, in which capacity he played a pivotal role in

Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite bust photograph of Farragut in uniform published by E. Jacobs of New Orleans, signed at the bottom in black ink, “D.

One of Napoleon’s marshals who was a close personal friend and one of the most daring and talented generals in the French army (1769–1809). DS in Fren

Civil War–dated printed DS, signed “Carry low steam, D. G. F.,” one page, 7.5 x 9.5, July 12, 1864. Document issued by Farragut from the USS Hartford,

Signal orders handwritten by Lieutenant John C. Kinney, unsigned, two pages, 5 x 8, no date. The list of signal orders Kinney relayed between Farragut

Seldom-encountered partly-printed vellum DS, signed “R. E. Lee,” one page, 7.75 x 10, April 11, 1854. A military discharge issued to “Adam Straley a P

DS, signed “R. E. Lee, Lt. Engrs,” one page both sides, 7.25 x 2, no date but circa June 1838. Lee certifies the necessity and receipt of supplies for

Soldier from North Carolina who served in the armies of the United States, the Confederacy, and Egypt (1818–1886). Civil War–dated manuscript DS, sign

Wonderful war-dated FDC with a cachet honoring General Douglas MacArthur and a small affixed portrait of the general saluting, signed in fountain pen.

Matte-finish 13.25 x 10.25 photo of Nimitz signing the Japanese surrender aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay, signed and inscribed in black ink, “To

Partly-printed DS, one page, 11.25 x 9, September 1862. A discharge certificate featuring engraved images of General Lew Wallace and Governor David To

Confederate general (1814–1881) remembered for his defeat and surrender at the Siege of Vicksburg. Bold ink signature, “J. C. Pemberton, Lt. Genl, C.

TLS signed “G. S. Patton, Jr.,” one page, 8 x 10.5, January 11, 1919. Letter of praise on the service of Sergeant Kenneth Harter, in part: “Sergeant H

Uncommon ALS signed “G. E. Pickett, Capt. 9th Infy, Comg Co. D,” one page, lightly-lined, 7.75 x 9.75, July 4, 1856. Brief letter to Colonel H. K. Cra

Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite photo of Scott seated outdoors in full dress uniform, his sword in his hand, signed in the lower border in black ink.

Spectacular 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Sherman in uniform as the four-star commanding general of the Army, by Brady National Portrait Galleries, sign

Exquisite turn-of-the-20th-century 8.5 x 6.5 photo of General Sherman and his staff taken in May 1865, affixed to a 14 x 11 mount with a caption affix

Bold ink signature, “W. T. Sherman, General, Washington DC, Feb 22, 1883,” on an off-white 4.25 x 3.25 slip. In fine condition, with central vertical

Confederate officer and historian of the Confederacy (1838–1901). Civil War–dated partly-printed DS, signed “G. M. Sorrel,” one page, 7.75 x 6.25, Dec

Collection of four 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite portraits of Union officers in uniform, including: George B. McClellan by J. W. Black; Philip Sheridan by

Collection of 12 carte-de-visite photos of Union soldiers in uniform, 2.25 x 4, including: George B. McClellan and wife; Ambrose Burnside; Philip Sher

Two 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photos: one featuring an illustrated image of President Abraham Lincoln and George B. McClellan meeting under a tent, published

Virginian lawyer, judge, and politician (1790–1844) who served as Secretary of the Navy and Secretary of State in President Tyler’s administration. Sc

Original color 27.75 x 37.25 World War II propaganda poster from 1942, No. 11, with art done by Ben Shahn, showing a hooded prisoner, cornered and han

Original color 27.5 x 39.5 World War II poster from 1942, featuring dramatic artwork done by Fred Sibel that depicts a drowning man pointing an accusa

Collection of three identical original color 8.5 x 12.5 World War II cardboard tabletop stands distributed by the US Treasury in 1945, featuring the c

Collection of four original color World War II posters from 1942–1946, ranging in size from 14.5 x 20 to 28.5 x 38. The first shows the Liberty Bell,

Collection of four original color World War II posters from 1943 (one undated), ranging in size from 11 x 17 to 21.25 x 27.5. The first shows a worker

Collection of four original World War II posters from 1943-1944 (one undated), ranging in size from 11 x 17 to 28 x 20. The first depicts a mother hen

Collection of four original color World War II posters from 1943–1945, ranging in size from 10 x 14 to 20 x 28. The first shows a Department of Labor

Collection of four original color World War II posters from 1943–1944 (one undated), ranging in size from 14.25 x 20 to 24 x 37.75. The first lists he

Collection of four original color World War II posters from 1942–1944 (one undated), ranging in size from 11 x 17 to 33 x 5.5. The first is a banner-s

Collection of four original color World War II posters from 1943–1945, ranging in size from 20 x 14 to 25.75 x 37. The first features an enlarged phot

Collection of four original color World War II posters from 1942–1943 (one undated), ranging in size from 14 x 20 to 24 x 36. The first shows a sailor

DS, one page both sides, 7.25 x 9.25, August 27, 1799. An oath of allegiance to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the United States. In part: “I,

Matte-finish 4.75 x 6.25 photo of Bradley in uniform, signed in black felt tip, “Omar N. Bradley.” Photo by Fabian Bachrach. Double-matted and framed

Matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of the four-star general, signed and inscribed in the lower border in black ink, “To: Col. E. Zajac, O. N. Bradley.” Matted

Collection of three 4 x 2.25 carte-de-visite photos of illustrated caricatures showing Davis fleeing from capture while dressed as a woman, with capti

Collection of ink signatures of various German military figures and other notables, spread between both sides of three album pages: one signed by Paul

Educator, civil engineer, writer, and soldier who became a brigadier general in the Confederate Army (1820–1901). Civil War–dated ink endorsement sign

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of the flag-raising on Iwo Jima, signed in black felt tip, “Joe Rosenthal, AP.” In fine condition.

American soldier and politician (1835–1905), nephew of Robert E. Lee, who was a Confederate cavalry general during the Civil War and a general during

Three 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite portraits, two featuring similar bust portraits of Robert E. Lee and the other showing Albert Sidney Johnston. Trimmed

Union general who served under Col. John A. Logan; he was assassinated after the war while serving as a politician in the Dakota Territory (1837–1873)

Dramatically titled printed broadside, headed “Who is Responsible for the War? Who is Accountable for Its Horrors and Desolation?,” one page, 9.25 x 1

ALS signed “M. C. Perry,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.75 x 12.75, June 22, 1824. Letter to his brother Capt. Raymond H. Perry, in part: “I

Civil War–dated manuscript DS, one page, 15.25 x 9.75, December 26, 1862. A document headed “Inventory and Inspection Report of Ordnance and Ordnance

Rare Civil War–dated manuscript field orders in pencil, signed “Official, Robt Grant A A G,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7.5, April 27,

Union general (1834–1917) who participated in the battles of Fredericksburg and Gettysburg. Ink signature, “Elias Spear,” on an off-white 4.25 x .5 sl

Civil War–dated manuscript DS, signed “S. B. Hayman,” one page, 15.25 x 14.25, October 6, 1863. A weekly muster report submitted by Samuel B. Hayman i

Nice collection of 24 color aviation lithographs designed by Charles H. Hubbell, 16.5 x 13.75, including a set of 12 depicting military aircraft publi

Exceptional vintage matte-finish 3.25 x 4 bust-length photo of the aviatrix pioneer, boldly signed in fountain pen. In fine condition.

Fountain pen signature, “Amelia Earhart,” on an off-white 2.25 x .5 clipped slip. In very good condition, with a vertical fold passing through one let

Fountain pen signatures of Howard Hughes, radio operator Dick Stoddart, flight engineer Edward Lund, navigator Tommy Thurlow, and co-pilot Harry Conno

Extremely rare ALS in German, one page, lightly-lined, 8.5 x 11, impressive personal letterhead, August 14, 1894. Letter to Major Moedebe k, the lat

LS in French, signed “Montgolfier,” one page both sides, 8.25 x 12.5, April 9, 1790. Interesting untranslated letter to the President of the Assembly

Exceptional set of items: first is a gorgeous matte-finish 8 x 11 formal portrait of the aviator in a handsome suit and tie, signed and inscribed in f

TLS signed “Charles A. Lindbergh,” one thin onionskin page, 8.5 x 11, August 7, 1969. Letter to Mrs. Margaret K. Thompson. In full: “I receive the cop

Extremely desirable 6.25 x 4.5 cardstock photo of man’s first flight at Kitty Hawk on December 17, 1903, nicely signed at the bottom of the image in f

TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, March 18, 1923. Letter to B. Russell Shaw of the National Aeronautic Association, in part: “I am send

Official color 10 x 8 NASA lithograph of the Mercury Seven astronauts, signed in black and blue felt tip by Scott Carpenter, Gordon Cooper, John Glenn

Mercury-Atlas 7 launch day cover with a stamped cachet honoring the second man in orbit, signed vertically in ink by six of the original astronauts, “

Flown embroidered Apollo 9 mission patch, measuring 3.5? in diameter, carried on board Apollo 9 by Dave Scott. Signed on the reverse in black felt tip

Lunar Module inverter presented to astronaut Jim McDivitt. Inverter measures 8.25 x 3.75 and has been converted into a presentation piece with the det

Choice color glossy 10 x 8 photo of the Apollo 11 crew posing together in their white space suits, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To David C

Desirable Apollo 11 ‘Type 3’ insurance cover, 6.5 x 3.5, with a color cachet of the mission insignia and a July 16, 1969, Kennedy Space Center postmar

Program cover from the 20th anniversary celebration in Los Angeles of the Apollo 11 mission, 6.5 x 7.5, signed in black ballpoint by Neil Armstrong an