RR Auction: Fine Autographs & Artifacts

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

Irish-born sea captain (1745–1803) who commanded a number of American vessels during the Revolutionary War. Among other accomplishments, he successful

An original brass button as worn on many pre-war Federal naval uniforms, measuring approximately .75? in diameter, featuring a spreadwinged eagle faci

Virginia-born Revolutionary War officer (1752–1818) whose success in capturing crucial lands in the Northwest Territory greatly weakened British contr

Partly-printed DS, one page, 7.75 x 9.75, August 4, 1863. A Confederate States requisition form in which Dr. L. Robinson orders three coffins from Cap

Hand-addressed mailing envelope, 5.25 x 3, addressed by Custer to his wife, “Mrs. Genl. Custer, 339 Penn Avenue, Washington, D. C.,” bearing two affix

Partial partly-printed DS, signed “N. B. Forrest,” one page, 8.5 x 3.5, September 1, 1870. A portion of the reverse of a one-thousand dollar bond from

LS signed “Jeffer. Davis,” one page, 7.75 x 9.75, November 16, 1853. Letter to Captain John S. Smith in Washington City. In part: “I have received you

ALS, three lightly-lined pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, November 25, 1876. Letter written onboard the S.S. Adriatic, while serving as preside

British general (1833–1885) who, in 1860, crushed the Taiping Rebellion in China, earning the nickname ‘Chinese.’ ALS signed “C. G. Gordon,” one page

Civil War–dated ALS in pencil, signed “H. W. H.,” two pages both sides, 5.25 x 8, April 20, 1862. Draft letter to W. S. Latham at the United States Se

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

Polish military engineer and a military leader (1746–1817) who became a national hero in Poland, Belarus, and the United States. Rare third-person ALS

Partly-printed DS in French, signed “Lafayette,” one page, 9 x 11.5, September 11, 1790. A ‘limited furlough’ signed by Lafayette as commanding genera

The State Banking Co. check, 5.75 x 2.75, filled out in another hand and signed by Longstreet, payable to Doc Grady for $3, November 10, 1902. Several

Desirable 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of Lee in uniform, signed in the lower right in black ink, “R. E. Lee.” Published by the Lee Photographic G

Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 portrait of MacArthur in uniform, signed in fountain pen, “Douglas MacArthur, Tokyo—1947.” In fine condition, with light c

United States Army general (1898–1975) who commanded the force defending Bastogne, Belgium, during the Battle of the Bulge in World War II. He was fam

Dutch-born dancer (1876–1917), née Margaretha Geertruida Zelle, whose renown as a performer was permanently overshadowed by her activities as a...

Wonderful ornate leatherbound carte-de-visite photo album originating from the family of Union General James B. McPherson, 4.5 x 5.75 x 2.5, containin

American pioneer, soldier, and congressman from Virginia considered one of the most gifted battlefield tacticians of the Revolutionary War (1736–1802)

ALS signed “Jno. S. Mosby,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.75 x 7.75, Department of Justice letterhead, August 18, 1904. Letter concerning the

Born the daughter of a humble blacksmith, the model, entertainer, and courtesan Emma Hamilton (née Amy Lyon, 1761) ascended the ranks of Britis...

World War II–era printed notice in English and Japanese, signed “C. W. Nimitz,” one page, 12.5 x 9.25, no date. In part: “Surrender your firearms, amm

Humongous pencil signature, “G. S. Patton, Jr., May 2, 1928,” on an off-white 5 x 4 album page. Archivally double-matted and framed with a portrait to

Signed books from Patton’s personal library: The Campaign of Santiago de Cuba, Two Volumes. Later printing. Chicago: A. C. McClurg & Co., 1914. ...

Uncommon ALS in French, signed “le cte de Rochambeau,” one page, 7 x 9, March 1, 1789. Letter to Count Puysegur. In full (translated): "I have ...

Crystal-clear 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Sheridan wearing his military uniform and pictured in profile, neatly signed on the mount in black ink, “P.

ALS signed “Sherman,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 8 x 9.75, May 1, 1850. Letter to Lieutenant Edward O. C. Ord. In part: “We have hoped till

Civil War–dated manuscript DS, signed “W. T. Sherman, Maj. Genl,” one page, 15.5 x 9.75, May 1862. A document headed "Roll of a private on extr...

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

German officer (1907–1944) who was one of the leading members of the failed plot to assassinate Adolf Hitler as part of Operation Valkyrie. He was exe

Partly-printed DS, signed “J. E. B. Stuart, 1st Lt. 1st Cav.,” one page, 17.5 x 7, January 1859. The lower portion of a muster-roll type accounting do

Military leader and politician (1583–1634) who offered his services during the Thirty Years' War to the Holy Roman Emperor Ferdinand II. He beca...

Collection of six items related to the Caterpillar Club, an association formed by parachute pioneer Leslie Irvin for airmen who successfully bailed ou

Matte-finish 10 x 8 photo of the crowded Dunkirk beach with several military ships in the distance, signed in the lower border in black felt tip, “Ale

Handsome matte-finish 8 x 10 portrait of Arnold in his five-star uniform, signed and inscribed in the lower border in fountain pen, “To Joe Balwer, Jr

Collection of four items concerning atomic energy, including a true first printing of the Report on the International Control of Atomic Energy, genera

ALS signed “R. Baden–Powell,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7.25, Head Quarters Camp, Newbury, letterhead, September 22, 1905. Letter to D

LS signed “R. Baden-Powell, Maj. Genl.,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, South African Constabulary letterhead, November 28, 1902. Letter to

British pilot (1910–1982) who lost both his legs in 1931 but continued to fly in WWII with the use of artificial limbs. TLS, one page both sides, 7.75

British pilot (1910–1982) who lost both his legs in 1931 but continued to fly in WWII with the use of artificial limbs. Two items: a glossy 8.5 x 6.5

Austrian military officer (1756–1845) during the Habsburg border wars, the French Revolutionary Wars, and the Napoleonic War. Untranslated LS in Germa

Highly decorated Canadian ace (1894–1956) officially credited with 72 victories in World War I. Vintage 6.5 x 9.75 book photo, signed in fountain pen,

LS signed “Benj. F. Butler, Maj. Genl. U.A.,” one page, 6.75 x 8, Head Quarters 18th Army Corps letterhead, January 10, 1864. Letter to Jefferson Cool

Air Force general (1893–1958) who commanded the famous Flying Tigers during World War II. FDC with a cachet honoring the 1950 Boy Scouts of America na

ALS in pencil, signed “Will,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 8.25, September 22, 1864. Letter by Union soldier William Cooke, written from

An incredible Civil War or Indian War–era hardtack cracker, measuring 2.75 x 2.75 x .25, with ink notations reading “A. Michenor, Company…6th Regm, Pa

Handwritten manuscript, one page, 8 x 10, no date but circa 1862. A handwritten copy of a New York Times article entitled, “Death of Lieut. Harry B. H

French general and admiral (1729–1794) who led a fleet to aid the American rebels in 1778; though he sympathized with the people during the later Fren