RR Auction: Fine Autographs & Artifacts

Signed book: The Path to Power. First edition. NY: HarperCollins, 1995. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 656 pages. Signed in blue felt tip on a

Three items: a bookplate featuring an illustration of the Palace of Westminster, 3.5 x 5.75, signed at the bottom in blue felt tip; a satin-finish 5 x

German communist politician (1893–1973) who led East Germany from 1960 until his death. New Year’s card sent to celebrate the beginning of 1970, measu

Austrian ethologist (1886–1982) best known for his extensive studies of bees who was awarded the 1973 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. Autograph

LS, one page, 8.5 x 11, Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute letterhead, May 25, 1914. Letter to Frederick Burbank, in part: “I do not like to sug

Two items: an ink signature, “James D. Watson,” who adds a small sketch of a double helix on an off-white 3.5 x 2 business card; and an FDC with an af

Untranslated manuscript DS in German, one page, 13 x 8.25, December 12, 1908. Intersecting folds (one vertical fold passing through a single letter of

Confederate cavalry commander (1828–1862) who achieved prominence as Stonewall Jackson's cavalry commander in the Shenandoah Valley before being...

Civil War–dated endorsement signature, “John C. Breckenridge,” penned on the reverse docketing panel of a document by William E. Curtiss concerning th

British army officer, politician, and dramatist (1722–1792) best known for his role in the American Revolution, where he surrendered his army of 5,000

Personal leatherbound 1863 diary of Sgt. Francis A. Clary, 2.5 x 4, signed on the first page in ink, “F. A. Clary.” The diary contains terse entries p

Hand-addressed mailing envelope, 5.25 x 3, addressed by Custer to his wife, “Mrs. Genl. Custer, Monroe, Mich,” bearing an affixed three-cent postage s

Planters National Bank check, 7 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Custer, “G. A. Custer,” payable to Mrs. Clifton for $20, February 14, 1873. Attractiv

Partly-printed DS, signed “G. A. Custer,” one page, 7.5 x 9.25, June 23, 1874. As commander of the 7th Cavalry at Fort Abraham Lincoln in the Dakota T

ALS, one lightly lined page both sides, 5 x 8, August 12, 1885. Davis writes from Beauvoir, Mississippi, to Archibald Glenn. In part: “The supposition

Italian condottiero and admiral from Genoa (1466–1560). LS in Italian, one page, 8.5 x 11.5, June 11, 1553. Letter to Ferrante Gonzaga, viceroy of Sic

Early ALS signed “T. J. J.,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 8 x 10, January 1, 1846. Letter to his sister Laura Jackson Arnold, written from Wes

Confederate general (1831–1879) known for his recklessness who commanded forces at important battles including Second Bull Run, Antietam, and Gettysbu

Distinguished major general in the Continental Army (1737–1814) who organized and trained the undisciplined forces at Cambridge before the Battle of B

Ink signature, “Very resp’y your obt servt, R. E. Lee,” on an off-white 3.75 x 1 slip clipped from the conclusion of a letter. Includes an ALS from hi

Two items: a Civil War–dated LS signed “R. E. Lee, Genl,” at the conclusion of a letter of recommendation by William Clarke, one page, 7.75 x 7.25, Oc

World War II–era printed notice in English and Japanese, signed “C. W. Nimitz,” one page, 15 x 13, no date. A notice headed “Proclamation No. 1” addre

American military officer (1785–1819) who served in the War of 1812 and earned the title ‘Hero of Lake Erie’ for leading American forces in a decisive

ALS signed “George Patton,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 6.75, West Point letterhead, January 24, 1909. Letter to his mother regarding h

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...

Virginia-born Confederate officer (1825–1875) who famously led the eponymous ill-fated charge at Gettysburg. Twice-signed ALS signed “G. E. Pickett, C

ALS signed “George Royle,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 9.25 x 11.75, engraved ‘Shanghai’ letterhead, May 20, 1862. Lengthy letter to his cousi

ALS by a Union band leader, one page, 5 x 7, 1892. Letter describing playing for President Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War. In part: “I am the on

Civil War–dated ALS signed “Wm. Henry Shelton,” three pages both sides, 5 x 7.5, April 9, 1864. Letter describing an encounter with Lincoln at Ford’s

Civil War–dated ALS signed “F. A. Dick,” one page, 7.75 x 9.75, September 28, 1862. Letter to Attorney General Edward Bates. In part: “Seeing it state

Confederate general (1820–1863) noted for his defeats at Pea Ridge and Corinth in 1862. Known as an impulsive, emotional womanizer, he was murdered by

Military leader and politician (1583–1634) who fought on behalf of Holy Roman Emperor Ferdinand II in the Thirty Years’ War, becoming the supreme comm

Three Revolutionary War–dated one-page DSs concerning Henry Wakelee, a member of Washington’s guard: a manuscript certification of his service, signed

ANS signed “Jos. Brown,” one page, 5 x 3, in full, “A piece of the old Flag of the 14th New Jersey regt, carried in many a Battle,” with a loose 3.5?

This is a double action design with a bar hammer marked “ALLEN’S PATENT.” It has a 4? long six shot .31 caliber barrel cluster marked in the flutes wi

Civil War Model 1861 Rifle-Musket by Springfield Armory. A .58 caliber musket with a standard 40? barrel with a very good bore secured by three bands.

Civil War Model 1863 Starr Percussion Single Action Revolver carried by Major George Wilson of the 15th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, serial number 37

Civil War Allen & Wheelock Second Type Sidehammer Revolver, serial number 546, caliber .32 rimfire with a six shot cylinder and a 4? long octago...

Interesting collection of six Civil War relics, including: an identified tin canteen with canvas cover and strap bearing the initials “W. N.,” having

Five Civil War–era items, including: a package of Pure Yellow Bank tobacco from W. H. Goodwin & Co. in its original wrapper; a package of Queen ...

Civil War–period leather belt of the style worn by Confederate soldiers, measuring approximately 38? long and 3? wide, featuring two thin leather stra

Unmarked Confederate ‘D’ Guard Bowie knife measuring 24.5? in overall length with a 19? double-edged blade with a spear point. The hilt has a dark woo

Attractive two-part belt buckle with a ‘snake’ pattern, 3.5 x 2.5, designed to accommodate a two-inch leather belt. The ornate decoration in the cente

Scarce Confederate local Block ‘A’ brass button as worn on the uniform of a Southern enlisted artilleryman, measuring approximately 1? in diameter, wi

Confederate Block ‘C’ brass button as worn on the uniform coat of a Southern cavalryman, measuring approximately 1? in diameter, with a face featuring

Beige fabric swatch from a battle flag of the 5th Texas Infantry commanded by John B. Hood, 2 x 1.75, removed from a flag belonging to Ensign W. C. Cl

Coat-size brass button as worn on the uniform coat of Confederate soldiers, measuring approximately 1? in diameter, with a gilt face featuring a stipp

Cuff-size brass button as worn on Confederate naval uniforms, measuring approximately .5? in diameter, with a face featuring the letters “CN” below cr

Confederate Light Artillery saber with an unmarked 31 3/8? blade featuring a fuller stopped at the ricasso. The blade washer is absent and the 3/8? ga

Three unfired Civil War cartridges, including two .52 caliber Spencer cartridges and one .54 Burnside cartridge, obtained by John Geiselman from the D

Section of wood from an original beam from Libby Prison, measuring approximately 3.75 x 3 x .25, double-matted with descriptive text and two reproduce

Choice pair of intact Federal regulation brass cavalry spurs of wartime manufacture in a large size, measuring 3.5? across the boot opening and 5.25?

Unique arrangement of dried flowers presented to a Union soldier by President Lincoln at the beginning of the war, affixed to a 4.5 x 6 card with a pe

Copy of the Confederate newspaper The Vicksburg Daily Citizen ‘Grant Edition’ reproduced in 1885, one page, 13 x 19, headed “This is a Re-Production o

Coat-size brass button as worn on many Virginia soldiers’ uniforms, measuring approximately 1? in diameter, featuring a Seal of the Commonwealth of Vi

Vintage matte-finish 3.25 x 5.52 postcard photo of Baden-Powell in his scout uniform, signed in fountain pen, “Robert Baden-Powell, Pax-hill, Oct. 27t

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

TLS, one page, 7 x 10, December 13, 1965. Letter to MGM executive Robert Weitman. In part: “I deeply appreciate your expressions of sympathy. The conc

Soldier and politician (1731–1785) who served in the Connecticut Assembly and commanded the garrison of Forty Fort in the Wyoming Valley during the Re

ALS signed “Fred,” nine pages two sets of adjoining sheets (one page cross-written), 4.5 x 7.5, September 17, 1863. Letter home to “Pa.” In part (spel

Powerful 8 x 10 cardstock photo of the mushroom cloud over Hiroshima, signed in blue ink, “Paul Tibbets, Pilot,” “Dutch Van Kirk, Navigator,” “Tom Fer

Prominent American explorer, military officer, and politician (1813–1890). ALS signed “J. C. Fremont,” one page both sides, 4.75 x 8, February 3, 1865

ALS, one page, 7.75 x 12.5, April 4, 1817. Letter to David B. Mitchell, superintendent of Indian Affairs. In part: “The prospect of Pensacola being sh

Confederate general (1814–1864) who served in the Texas Cavalry and was mortally wounded in battle. Autograph endorsement, “Filed Aug. 4, 1853, T. Gre

ALS in pencil, signed “Winf. S. Hancock, Maj Genl,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, Headquarters, Military Division of the Atlantic letterhe

Autograph DS in German, signed “H,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 8.25 x 13, no date. Original draft for a ‘war game,’ revealing von Hindenburg

Union general (1830–1909) who participated at Gettysburg and commanded the Army of Tennessee during Sherman’s March to the Sea. Hand-corrected biograp

AQS on an off-white 7 x 8.25 sheet, in full: “Love is the fulfillment of the Law. Oliver O. Howard, Major–General, U. S. Army, Dec. 4th, 1887, Pasaden

Two items: a ballpoint signature, “I do not have photos to autograph. Best wishes, John H. Bradley,” on an off-white 6 x 2.5 lightly-lined slip clippe

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of the flag-raising on Iwo Jima, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “With best wishes to Bob Curley, from Joe Rosenthal.” A t

Prussian field marshal (1762–1823) who served in the War of the Bavarian Succession and Napoleonic Wars. ALS in German, signed “Kleist von Nollendorf,

Revolutionary War general and founder of the military school that became West Point (1750–1806). ALS signed “H. Knox,” one page both sides, 8 x 9.75,

TLS, one page, 7.5 x 9, February 9, 1955. Response to an admirer. In part: “Thank you so much for your cordial letter…It was thoughtful of you to writ

Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 head–and–shoulders portrait of MacArthur in uniform, signed in fountain pen. In very good condition, with scattered creasi

Confederate general (1815–1879) known for his feuds with Braxton Bragg and Jefferson Davis. Civil War–dated LS signed “J. McCown,” one page, 8.25 x 10

Two letters: an LS by signer of the United States Constitution and Secretary of War James McHenry, one page, March 1, 1798, in part: “There being more

ALS, one page, 7 x 8.75, Dover House letterhead, December 3, 1944. Letter to a shopkeeper. In part: “I found on the Mauretania a package of food delic

Extraordinary AQS on an off-white 10 x 7 card, signed “John J. Pershing, 1934.” A great sentiment penned “For Madame Constance Llewetyn Howell’s Memor

Matte-finish 3.25 x 5.25 head-and-shoulders photo of the field marshal in uniform, signed in pencil, “Rommel.” A bit of silvering to dark areas of the

Partly-printed DS, one page, 8 x 10.25, August 29, 1866. Secretary of War Stanton issues a promotion to Thomas H. Ruger. In part: “You are hereby info

Corcoran & Rigs bank check, 6 x 2.25, filled out and signed by Scott, payable to F. Schlegel for $42, November 22, 1857. In very good condition,...

AMS describing a meeting with Abraham Lincoln, signed “John D. Worman, Co E, 72d Reg Pa Vols,” two pages, 6.5 x 9, no date. In part: “We…was ushered a

Officer of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War (1752–1810) and second cousin to President George Washington. Lengthy ALS signed

ALS in French, signed “Marguerite,” three pages on two adjoining onionskin sheets, 5 x 8, November 29, 1870. Untranslated letter providing a vivid acc

German airplane builder (1884–1969) known for the Dornier Do 18 and the 12-engine Dornier Do X flying boat. Four items, including: a 1933 ALS about cr

Desirable fountain pen signature, “Amelia M. Earhart, January 24, 1929,” on a light blue 5.75 x 3 album page. Nicely double-matted and framed with a p

Fountain pen signature, “C. A. Lindbergh,” on a lightly lined off-white 5.75 x 1.5 slip affixed to the front pastedown of a first edition, later print

Two fabulous matte-finish 7.75 x 9.75 candid photos depicting the pioneering couple with their Lockheed Model 8 Sirius, individually signed in fountai

The City National Bank check, 6.5 x 2.75, filled out in another hand and signed by Wright, payable to E. F. Kimmel for $100, April 9, 1924. Central ve

Two items: a carbon DS, signed in ink, “Orville Wright,” one page, 8.5 x 14, October 29, 1928, in part: “W.E. Easterwood, Jr…trusted with the Dallas T

Flown limited edition commemorative cover, 9.25 x 4, with a cachet honoring the X-15 rocket pilots, 247/1500, flown over Edwards Air Force Base by Joe

Official color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of the Mercury-Redstone 3 liftoff from Cape Canaveral, signed in black felt tip, “Alan Shepard, MR–3.” In fine c

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of the Gemini 5 crew in their white space suits, signed in black felt tip by Gordon Cooper and Charles Conrad. In fine

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of the crew of Gemini 6, signed in black felt tip, “Tom Stafford, Plt.” and “Wally Schirra, Cdr. GT–6.” In fine condit

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of the crew of Gemini 9 in their white space suits, signed in black felt tip, “Tom Stafford, Gemini IX CDR,” and in bl

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of the Gemini 11 crew after mission recovery, signed in black felt tip by Richard Gordon and Charles Conrad. In fine condition. Fr

Color glossy 11 x 8.5 double–weight McDonnell Aircraft Corporation photo of a diver jumping into the Atlantic during recovery of the Gemini 12 capsule

Exceptional official color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of White in his Gemini space suit posing with a model rocket, signed in black ink. In fine condition

Scarce official 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of Chaffee in a suit and tie, signed and inscribed in the lower right in black ink, “To Cindy, with best wishes

Personal check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Grissom, “Virgil I. Grissom,” payable to Fort Eustis Exchange for $10.24, December 29, 1960, end