RR Auction: Fine Autographs & Artifacts

Distinguished 2.25 x 3.5 carte-de-visite portrait of Lee in a near profile pose, crisply signed at the bottom of the image in black ink, “R. E. Lee.”

ALS signed “R. E. Lee,” one page, lightly-lined, 8 x 7, March 6, 1833. Letter to John Lloyd of Alexandria. In full: “If you can use advantageously to

ALS signed “J. Longstreet,” one page, lightly lined, 6 x 9.5, August 18, 1892. Letter to an unnamed general, in part: “Can you give me the names of al

Imperial and Spanish army commander of German origin and governor of the Spanish Netherlands (1517–1604). Manuscript DS in German, signed “Mansfelt,”

Saxon soldier in French service who became a Marshal and later also Marshal General of France (1696–1750). Manuscript LS in French, signed “M. de Saxe

Confederate ranger (1833–1916) whose guerrilla band specialized in attacking and disrupting Union supply lines. Photo postcard of Pennsylvania Avenue

An unbelievably rare pair of colored fabric swatches, each .25 x .5, removed from the ensign flag that flew above the HMS Victory during Nelson’s vict

DS, one page, 7.25 x 4, August 10, 1787. A financial document concerning funeral expenses, listing the costs of “Digging Grave for Negro Woman,” “Cash

Vintage glossy 14.25 x 11 photo of Nimitz at his desk, signed and inscribed in black ink, “To Comdr A. Donald Fraser, USN, With best wishes and great

War-dated TLS signed “G. S. Patton, Jr.,” one page, 8 x 10.5, June 27, 1945. Letter to Virginia Doyle. In full: “I regret that I have not my picture a

Partly-printed DS, signed “G. E. Pickett. Lt & r Adjt 8th Infy,” one page, 15 x 12.5, May 1848. Document headed “Recruiting Account of Lieut. Ge...

Younger brother of Maximilien Robespierre who was also a radical revolutionary (1763–1794). He was elected to the National Convention in September 179

Lengthy autograph endorsement in French, signed “Le Cte de Rochambeau,” on the reverse of a manuscript document, one page both sides, 8.5 x 11.75, Apr

Union general (1819–1898) who, after a long string of victories, was defeated at Chickamauga and relieved of his command. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-v

General in Prussian service (1755–1813 ) noted for his military theories, reforms of the Prussian army, and leadership during the Napoleonic Wars. ALS

Uncommon matte-finish 8 x 9.75 portrait of Arnold in his five-star uniform, signed and inscribed in the lower border in fountain pen, “To Mr. Jerry Tw

One of Napoleon’s favorite Marshals and his chief of staff (1753–1815). ALS in French, signed “Alexandre,” one page, 7.5 x 9.25, April 26, 1817. Untra

German fighter ace with 36 aerial victories during World War I (1893–1955). Uncommon 3.25 x 5.25 postcard photo of Bolle in uniform, signed and inscri

Ink signature, “Yours truly, A. E. Burnside, Maj Genl,” on an off-white 3.25 x 2.25 clipped slip. Affixed to a slightly larger card. Light fold to rig

Signed book: The Amazing Mr. Doolittle by Quentin Reynolds. First edition, first printing. NY: Appleton-Century-Crofts, Inc., 1953. Hardcover with dus

TLS signed “J. H. Doolittle,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, postmarked July 25, 1932. Letter to Anne Madison Washington of the George Wa

Semi-glossy 10 x 8 cardstock photo of three members of the Hiroshima mission, each signing in blue felt tip, “Theodore J. Van Kirk, Navigator,” “Paul

Laserprint 11 x 8.5 photo of the devastated Hiroshima, signed in blue felt tip, “The destruction in Hiroshima was comparable with effects from previou

ALS signed “Major Theodore J. ‘Dutch’ Van Kirk, Navigator—Enola Gay, 6 Aug. 1945,” two pages, 8.5 x 11, no date. Van Kirk pens a few questions and ans

One of the most successful military commanders in modern European history (1663–1736). LS in Italian, signed “Eugenio di Savoya,” one page, 8.25 x 13,

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of the flag-raising on Iwo Jima, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “Best wishes and Semper Fi! To John G. Saunders, from Joe

German flying ace with 48 victories during World War I (1894–1978). Deckle-edge 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo of Jacobs in uniform, signed and inscribed in

British military officer and statesman (1850–1916) who served as Victoria’s aide-de-camp in Sudan, commanded the British forces during the Boer War, a

Two Civil War–dated LSs, both signed “Jas. A. Mulligan,” each one page but written on opposing sides of a single 7.75 x 12 lightly lined sheet, Novemb

The youngest major general in the Japanese Imperial Army during World War II and a member of the surrender party aboard the battleship Missouri (1901–

Signed book: The Fair God. Later printing. Boston: Houghton, Mifflin and Company, 1891. Hardcover, 5.5 x 7.75, 586 pages. Signed on a free end page in

Aircraft designer and manufacturer (1878–1930) who pioneered such far-reaching innovations as the aileron, the pontoon airplane, the flying boat, dual

Quintessential vintage fountain pen signature, “Amelia Earhart,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2 card. In fine condition.

Collection of several items, highlighted by a signed book: 20 hrs. 40 min: Our Flight in the Friendship. Second printing. NY: G.P. Putnam’s Sons, 1928

Historic collection of five items pertaining to the infamous Hindenburg. Items are: A charred gentleman’s travel razor in a metal case, 3.25 x 2 x 1.

Ink signature, “Howard Hughes,” on an off-white 5.25 x 8 sheet. Also signed in pencil by Hughes’s lawyer, “T. A. Slack, August 11, 1947.” In fine cond

Signed book: ‘WE.’ First edition. NY: G.P. Putnam’s Sons, 1927. Hardcover, 5.5 x 8.25, 318 pages. Signed and inscribed on a free end page in fountain

Fantastic ALS signed “Anne,” three pages, 5.5 x 8.5, March 8, 1977. Letter to journalist Alden Whitman of the New York Times, in part: “I remember at

German aircraft designer and manufacturer (1898–1978) whose planes were used extensively in combat. TLS signed “Messerschmitt,” one page, 8.25 x 11.75

Detailed composite 1/32 scale model of Yeager’s Bell X-1 rocket research plane, measuring 13? long, signed on the top of a wing in black felt tip. In

Fountain pen signature, “Orville Wright,” on an off-white 2.75 x 1.25 clipped slip, with a collector’s notation, “Father of Aviation,” written below.

The Winters National Bank check, 7.5 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Wright, payable to Everybody’s Book Shop for $8.80, January 13, 191

Bank check, 8.25 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Wright, payable to the Pennsylvania R. R. Co. for $25.95, April 5, 1930. Gorgeously pre

Breathtaking matte-finish 5.75 x 7 crystal-clear portrait of Wright in a classic head-and-shoulders pose, signed and inscribed in black ink, “To my tr

Color glossy 14 x 11 doubleweight photo of the Mercury astronauts posing in front of an F-102 Air Force jet, signed in black felt tip by Scott Carpent

Two items: a color glossy 8 x 10 photo of the Mercury 7 crew, signed in black felt tip by Wally Schirra, John Glenn, Gordon Cooper, and Scott Carpente

Two signed manuals: a staple-bound Project Mercury Spacecraft Flight Operations Manual, 161 pages, 5 x 7, April 1, 1962, signed on the front cover in

Two certificates of achievement presented to Gordon Cooper after his Gemini 5 mission. A “Diplome de Record,” presented by the Federation Aeronautique

Gemini 8 recovery cover with a stamped cachet honoring the two-man spacecraft and its emergency landing, signed in black ballpoint by Neil Armstrong a

Limited edition replica Gemini 11 flight plan, numbered 50/50, 8.5 x 11, signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint, “Replica of the original flight