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