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