RR Auction: Fine Autographs & Artifacts

Vice President of the Republic of China (1890–1969) who was a prominent Guangxi warlord and KMT military commander during the Northern Expedition, Sec

Partly-printed vellum DS, one page, 7.75 x 9.75, July 1, 1874. Army of the United States discharge document. In part: “Charles Roller a Hospital Stewa

Nine items consisting of letters, documents, and sheets, each signed by a member of Lincoln’s famous ‘team of rivals’ cabinet. Signers are: Hannibal H

British surgeon (1827–1912) who innovated the practice of sterile surgery, one of the most important medical advances of the day. LS, one page, 4.5 x

Geologist (1797–1875) referred to as the ‘father of modern geology,’ and close and influential friend of Charles Darwin. ALS signed “Cha. Lyell,” thre

Italian patriot (1805–1872) who dedicated his life, much of which was spent in exile, to uniting his country under a republic. ALS in Italian, signed

Printed prayer slip, 4.25 x 5.5, with an image of Mother Teresa with her hands clasped in prayer, signed at the bottom in blue felt tip, “God bless yo

Iconic glossy 8 x 10 photo of Mother Teresa with her hands clasped in prayer, signed in blue felt tip, “God bless you, M. Teresa mc.” In fine conditio

Ink signature, “Benito Mussolini, Roma 14 luglio 1927-V,” on a beige 5.25 x 3 card. In fine condition, with a couple stray ink marks.

Partly-printed DS in Italian, one page, 9.75 x 14.5, May 9, 1939. An untranslated official document signed at the conclusion in bold ink, “Mussolini”

President of the French Second Republic and as Napoleon III, the ruler of the Second French Empire (1808–1873). ALS in French, signed “Louis Napoleon

First president of South Vietnam (1901–1963) who was assassinated in the 1963 coup d'etat. Ballpoint signature, “Ngo Dinh Diem,” on an off-white...

Vietnamese leader (1930-2011) who served as chief of the Vietnam Air Force in the 1960s, prime minister of South Vietnam from 1965-1967, and vice-pres

English biologist and paleontologist (1804–1892) best known for interpreting fossils and coining the term ‘dinosaur.’ ALS signed “Rd. Owen,” one page,

Massachusetts lawyer (1731–1814) who served as one of the prosecutors of British soldiers during the Boston Massacre trial; he later signed the Declar

Glossy 10 x 8 laser-print photo of Parks having her fingerprints taken by a police officer, signed vertically in blue felt tip. In fine condition, wit

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Parks gazing out a window while seated on a bus, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.

TLS signed “Peary,” one page, 7.25 x 10, personal letterhead, April 1, 1912. Letter to Albert Operti. In full: “I am thinking of depositing in the Nat

Two AQSs: one AQS signed “Wendell Phillips,” one page, 3.75 x 6, April 20, 1874, in part: “Mankind is made up of two classes: one goes ahead & d...

Handwritten telegram in pencil, one page, 8.5 x 7, Western Union letterhead, January 22, 1936. A telegram to Maurice Hanson in New York. In part: “Wil

Legendary no-nonsense Tennessee lawman (1937–1974) whose story was adapted into the popular Walking Tall films. Receipt for gasoline from Bert’s 66 Se

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

Cardstock 4.25 x 6.5 photo of Rabin with his hands clasped, signed in the lower border in blue ink, “Y. Rabin.” Reverse bears a Mike Goldberg photogra

Nineteenth-century firearms manufacturer and son of the designer of the original Remington rifle (1793–1861). ALS signed “E. Remington,” one page, 5 x

Bank check, 6.5 x 2.5, filled out and signed by Remington, “S. Remington,” payable to George Mittleman for $15, January 13, 1854. Expected cancellatio

Son of signer Benjamin Rush (1780–1859), he helped bring about the Monroe Doctrine. ALS, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 8 x 10, January 19, 1842

Matte-finish 7 x 9.5 photo of President Sadat in a suit and tie, signed and inscribed in black ink in German and Arabic. In very good condition, with

Twice-signed ALS, one page, 8 x 10, April 15, 1859. Letter to Washington bank Riggs & Co., in part: “I left…in your vault either one or two parc...

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

American historian and educator (1789–1866) who served as president of Harvard from 1849 to 1853. Boldly penned ALS, one page both sides, 8 x 9.75, Se

One of the longest serving Catholic cardinals and the final heir to the thrones of England, Scotland, and Ireland (1725–1807). The papacy did not rec

Son of the founder of the Studebaker Corporation who held several executive positions in the family's automobile business (1871–1932). TLS, one ...

New Jersey abolitionist (1789–1839) who served as a leading critic of the Texas Revolution. LS, one page both sides, 7.75 x 4.5, November 5, 1836. Let

TLS, one page, 8 x 11.5, prime minister letterhead, November 29, 1989. Letter to “The Right Reverend The Lord Bishop of London.” In full: “Thank you f

Patriot leader (1729–1824) in Philadelphia during the American Revolution and the secretary of the Continental Congress throughout its existence. Alth

German physicist (1879–1960) who won the 1914 Nobel Prize in Physics for his research related to the diffraction of X-rays by crystals. ALS in German,

German physicist (1879–1960) who won the 1914 Nobel Prize in Physics for his research related to the diffraction of X-rays by crystals. Uncommon matte

LS in German, one page, 9 x 11.25, December 20, 1866. Untranslated letter to Governor Herwarth von Bittenfeld of Magdeburg regarding a ceremony for th

Manuscript DS in German, one page, 8 x 10.5, March 17, 1891. Untranslated document granting a pension to a captain. In fine condition, with intersecti

Partly-printed DS in German, one page, 8.25 x 13, November 17, 1911. Untranslated document crisply blindstamped with an official seal in the lower lef

Major General in the Continental Army during the American Revolution who distinguished himself at Saratoga (1741–1801). One of Washington's most...

Commodore in the United States Navy (1774–1833) best known for his victory over the HMS Java in the War of 1812. ALS signed “Wm. Bainbridge,” one page

Civil War–dated ALS in pencil, signed “G. T. Beauregard,” one page, 7.75 x 7.25, April 19, 1865. Beauregard writes to a commissary general in Charlott

Canadian aviator and World War I ace (1893–1944) officially credited with bringing down the Red Baron, though later investigations indicated that the

Serial number 108721, made in 1863, caliber .44 with an 8? round barrel having a dark bore with very good rifling. This is a standard revolver as proc

This is a standard-style plate as used by most infantrymen on the front flap of their leather cartridge boxes which held paper cartridges for their mu

A Civil War whiskey flask engraved on the front of the silver base, “Presented to Lt. J. F. Weare, 40 Reg. Ms. Inf., Sept. 1, 1862.” The pint-sized gl

Hand-addressed mailing envelope from the Phoenix Hotel in Lexington, Kentucky, 5.25 x 3, addressed by Custer to his wife, “Mrs. Genl. Custer, Elizabet

Bold ALS signed twice, “Jeffer. Davis,” one page both sides, 7.75 x 9.75, August 26, 1856. Letter to John W. French, in part: “For the reasons set for

ALS, one page both sides, 5 x 8, March 4, 1872. Letter to General Braxton Bragg. In full: “Accept my thanks for your prompt compliance with my request

US Army officer (1832–1910) who fought in the 7th US Cavalry at the Battle of the Little Bighorn under command of Marcus Reno. When DeRudio’s horse wa

Two Civil War–dated items: first, a letter endorsed “D. G. Farragut, Rear Admiral,” one page, 7.75 x 12.5, November 1, 1862. The letter was sent by Pa

British general (1719–1787) who was commander in chief of the North American forces from 1763 to 1775. Manuscript DS, signed “Tho’s Gage,” one page, 7

The most famous cartographer of the Civil War (1828–1899) whose detailed maps of the Shenandoah Valley are often credited as principal factors in Ston

Confederate military officer and politician (1818–1902) who replaced J. E. B. Stuart as Lee’s Chief of Cavalry following Stuart’s death on the battlef

War-dated manuscript general orders, signed “By command, E. P. Gaines, Col. Adjt. General,” one page, 7.5 x 4.25, September 27, 1813. An invigorating

ALS signed “J. E. Johnston, General,” two pages, 4.25 x 7, April 22, 1865. Letter to Confederate Secretary of War John C. Breckinridge. In full: “In e

United States Marine immortalized in Joe Rosenthal's famous World War II photograph as one of the six flag-raisers atop Mount Suribachi during t...

Coveted 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite bust portrait of Lee in formal attire, boldly signed at the bottom of the image in black ink, “R. E. Lee.” Published

Scarce and extremely desirable handwritten check, 7.75 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Lee, “R. E. Lee,” payable to “Cash—B—Farmers Bank of Va” for $

Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo, signed in fountain pen. Triple-matted to an overall size of 11 x 14. In fine condition, with a slight crease to the

TLS, one page, 5.25 x 8.5, Superindentant’s Office United States Military Academy letterhead, February 19, 1920. Letter to Congressman Colonel E. C. L

American merchant and soldier (1732-1786), who served as a major general in the Continental Army and as a delegate to the Continental Congress; after

World War II–dated mailing envelope, 8.75 x 3.75, addressed in type to “Miss Mary Jane Krieger, 204 Pine Street, Harrisburg, Penna., U.S.A.,” bearing

Exceptional matte-finish 10.75 x 13.75 portrait of Pershing in his four-star uniform, signed and inscribed in the lower border in fountain pen, “For M

Italian nobleman (1599–1656) whose military career included service as a Spanish general and then as a field marshal of the Holy Roman Empire. ALS in

Virginia-born Confederate officer (1825–1875) who famously led the eponymous ill-fated charge at Gettysburg. Scarce ink signature, “G. E. Pickett, Lt

DS in German, signed in pencil, “Rommel,” one page, 8.25 x 11.75, September 28, 1941. Untranslated document nominating five German soldiers to receive

Signed book: Infanterie greift an. Potsdam: Ludwig Voggenreiter Verlag, 1937. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5 x 7.5, 356 pages. Signed on the foreword p

Prussian officer (1776–1809) who revolted unsuccessfully against French domination and was killed in battle in May 1809. ALS in German, signed “Schill

ALS signed “W. T. Sherman, General,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, Headquarters Army of the United States letterhead, June 8, 1877. Lett

ALS signed “W. T. Sherman, General,” three pages on two adjoining lightly-lined sheets, 5 x 8, Headquarters, Army of the United States letterhead, Oct

American soldier and politician (1737-1818) who rose to the rank of major general in the Continental Army during the American Revolution but lost his

Pencil sketch on an off-white 6.5 x 7 sheet, done by Sgt. Bob Neary as a prisoner of war in Stalag Luft III, the camp immortalized in the 1963 film Th

Ink signature, “G. T. Beauregard, New Orleans, March 24th, 1868,” on an off-white 4.75 x 2 clipped slip. Toning from adhesive to reverse, otherwise fi

General who served as chief of staff of the US Army from 1906 to 1910, and participated in the Indian Wars, Philippine-American War, and World War I (

One of Napoleon’s favorite Marshals (1753–1815). LS in French, signed “A. Berthier,” one page, 8.25 x 10, August 24, 1812, dated from Smolensk during

Air Force general (1893–1958) who commanded the famous Flying Tigers during World War II. TLS signed “C. L. Chennault,” one page, 8.5 x 11, personal l

Three one-page ALSs, various sizes, all dated between 1891–1896, and signed by former Confederate soldiers Colonel J. B. E. Sloan, Young John Pope, an

War-dated ALS signed “Justin L. Heath,” one page both sides, 8 x 8.5, April 13, 1862. Letter to his father, in part (with grammar and spelling retaine

Warrior and a close ally (c. 1380–c.1420) of Prince Charles d’Orleans, the great French and English poet. Untranslated vellum manuscript DS, one page,

Ink signature, “Jefferson Davis,” on an off-white 3 x 1.5 slip. Interestingly double-cloth-matted and framed in Confederate colors with a portrait of

General (1751–1829) during the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 who served as secretary of war under Thomas Jefferson. LS, one page, 7.75 x 9.75

Airmail cover postmarked Wheeling, West Virginia, October 27, 1931, signed in fountain pen by James H. Doolittle, Postmaster Fred E. Cowl, aircraft ma

ALS signed “Wellington,” one page, 4.5 x 7.25, September 11, 1846. Letter to a gentleman. In part: “Matters are in a very awkward state; and I don’t s

Union brigadier general (1825–1888) who led a division of IV Corps at the Battle of Nashville in 1864. Uncommon ALS signed “W. L. Elliott, U. S. Army,

Dramatic glossy 8 x 10 photo of the mushroom cloud over Hiroshima, signed in blue felt tip, “Paul Tibbets, Pilot,” “Dutch Van Kirk, Navigator,” “Tom F

Haunting 8.5 x 8 cardstock photo showing the ruined buildings of Okinawa, signed in blue felt tip, “Okinawa was conquered in battles that cost many ci

ALS signed “Theodore J. ‘Dutch’ Van Kirk, Navigator, Enola Gay, 6 Aug, 1945,” two pages, 8.5 x 11, no date. In part: “Following are answers to some of

Fountain pen signature, “D. G. Farragut, Vice Admiral, July 9th, 1865,” on an off-white 4.5 x 3.25 sheet. Double-matted and framed with an engraved po

Army officer (1896–1970) who headed the Manhattan Project and oversaw the construction of the Pentagon. TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, Remington Rand letter

War-dated bold ink signature, “Very Respectfully Yrs, Winf’d S. Hancock, Brig Gen’l, May 4, 1863,” on an off-white 3.25 x 1 slip clipped from a letter

Statesman (1754–1816) who served as a senator from North Carolina and was the principal Indian agent to the Creek Indians. ALS, three pages on two adj

Partly-printed DS in German, signed “von Hindenburg,” one page, 8.25 x 11.5, October 3, 1929. Untranslated document prominently signed at the conclusi

Union general and chief engineer of the US Army (1810–1883). Highly desirable 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite bust portrait of Humphreys in uniform, signed b

Russian general and small arms designer (1919–2013) known for developing the AK-47 assault rifle and its improvements. Color glossy 6 x 4 photo of Kal

French Revolutionary general (1753–1800) who was left in command of the French forces in Egypt when Napoleon returned to Paris. He was assassinated by

Civil War-dated ink signature, “Headquart. Dept. Va & NC, Mch. 14, 1863, Respectfully forwarded, J. Longstreet, Lt. Gen. Com.,” on an off-white ...

German military officer (1865–1937) who served as a general during World War I and who was an early supporter of Hitler. ALS in German, signed “Ludend

ALS signed “Geo. G. Meade,” one page, 5 x 5.25, Headquarters, Military Division of the Atlantic letterhead, January 9, 1870. Letter to John Birkinbine