RR Auction: Fine Autographs & Artifacts

Three items, each signed by a notable American military figure, including: Henry Halleck (clipped autograph endorsement), David D. Porter (signature),

Union general in command of Fort Sumter who refused a formal demand for his surrender, leading to the bombardment of the fort and start of the Civil W

TLS signed “H. H. Arnold,” one page, 6.75 x 9, Headquarters, Army Air Forces letterhead, February 1, 1946. Letter to Colonel F. W. Clark, in full: “Ju

Italian general during both World Wars who succeeded Benito Mussolini as prime minister (1871–1956). World War II–dated TLS in Italian, signed “Badogl

Italian Blackshirt leader who popularized aviation in Italy and was killed by friendly fire early in WWII (1896–1940). World War II–dated TLS in Itali

Glossy 10 x 8 photo of the Bock’s Car crew, signed in black and blue ink, “C. D. Albury—Pilot, ‘Bockscar’ Nagasaki, Aug. 9, 1945,” “Lt. Fred J. Olivi,

ALS signed “Len Godfrey,” one page both sides, 8.5 x 9.75, no date. Fantastic letter describing his role in the events of August 9, 1945, and the bomb

Union general and one-time commander of the Army of the Potomac (1824–1881); the distinctive whiskers he sported gave rise to the word ‘sideburns.’ Ci

Russian field marshal and general admiral (1726–1797) prominent during the reign of Catherine the Great. Third-person ALS in French, one page, 7.25 x

Important Russian naval reformer (1767–1849) best known for letting Napoleon slip past his blockade of the Berezina River in November of 1812. ALS in

ALS in pencil by John S. Burr, signed “John S. B.,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, July 4, 1862. Letter home to his parents from City Poi

Two documents headed “Morning Report of the Surgeon of a Regiment, Post or Garrison,” signed “J. H. Bennett, Asst. Surg. 46th U. S. C. Inf.,” each one

Naval leader (1809–1870) who headed the Union Navy's ordnance department during the Civil War and developed a number of guns and cannons. War-da...

Union general and Mexican-American War soldier (1822–1905). Uncommon war-dated ALS signed “N. J. Dana, Maj Gnl,” one page, 7.75 x 9.75, Head Quarters,

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

Exceptional 10 x 8 cardstock photo of the crew of the Enola Gay, signed in various color inks, “Dutch Van Kirk, Navigator—Enola Gay, 6 Aug 1945,” “Pau

Two photos: a satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of the Hiroshima mushroom cloud, signed in blue felt tip, “Paul Tibbets–Pilot, Enola Gay,” “Theodore J. ‘Dutch

ALS signed “J. Ericsson,” one page both sides, 8 x 10, August 8, 1859. Letter to a gentleman. In part: “The young man from Careys & Co called as...

Confederate captain who was staff officer to General James Chalmers and delivered Nathan Bedford Forrest’s demand for the surrender of the Union garri

American lawyer and Union general (1823–1886) who was one of the founders of the Military Historical Society of Massachusetts. War-dated ALS signed “G