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