RR Auction: Fine Autographs & Artifacts

DS, one page, 7.25 x 4, August 10, 1787. A financial document concerning funeral expenses, listing the costs of “Digging Grave for Negro Woman,” “Cash

Iconic twice-signed matte-finish 12.75 x 10.5 photo Nimitz signing the Japanese surrender aboard the USS Missouri, signed and inscribed in fountain pe

Exceptional matte-finish 6.5 x 8.5 photo of Patton in uniform, binoculars in hand, humorously signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Allie, from Ge

ALS in pencil, signed “George,” one page both sides, 5.5 x 9, April 29, 1916. Letter to his sister Anne, “Nita,” while on the march to Mexico during t

Signed book from Patton’s personal library: Seven Seas on a Shoestring by Dwight Long. Third edition. NY: Harper & Brothers, 1938. Hardcover, 6....

Confederate officer (1832–1865) who fought with distinction at Murfreesboro and Chickamauga; he was killed in action in a skirmish at Hatcher’s Run, V

Signed book: My Experiences in the World War, Volumes I and II. Limited author’s autograph edition, numbered 608/2100. NY: Frederick A. Stokes Company

Striking matte-finish 11 x 14 bust portrait of Pershing in uniform, signed and inscribed in the lower border in fountain pen, “For Mr. Roy Carruthers,

Virginia-born Confederate officer (1825–1875) who famously led the eponymous ill-fated charge at Gettysburg. Civil War–dated handwritten endorsement,

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

Revolutionary War–dated partly-printed DS, one page, 8.25 x 13.25, July 4, 1776. An appointment of “Henry Smith to be a Coroner in the County of Suffo

Extraordinary early Civil War–era ALS signed “W. H. T. Walker, Major Gen’l Geo Vols,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.75 x 9.75, April 1, 1861.

Ink signature, “G. T. Beauregard, 1878,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 slip. In fine condition, with trivial show-through from tape remnants to reverse co

Ink signature, “Very truly yours, S. B. Buckner,” on an off-white 5.25 x 1 lightly-lined slip clipped from the conclusion of a letter. In fine conditi

ALS signed “A. E. Burnside,” one page, 4.5 x 3.5, black-bordered stationery card, May 30, 1877. In full: “If you have not already ordered the cards yo

Partly-printed DS, one page, 14.5 x 8.75, January 1, 1873. Official war damages reimbursement certificate stating that a “duly approved and registered

ALS signed “W. G. Henderson,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 8.5 x 10.75, Camp 19th Regt Connecticut Vols letterhead, December 22, 1862. Fascina

Commander of the World War II Tuskegee Airmen (1912–2002). Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Davis in uniform, signed in fountain pen, “B. O. Davis, Jr., Lt. Gen

Ink signature, “Respectfully, Jefferson Davis, 23d, Dec. 1875,” on a beige 3.5 x 2.25 slip clipped from an autograph page. Affixed to a same-size shee

Manuscript DS, signed “Geo. Dewey, Captain, Commanding,” one page, 7.75 x 12.5, September 20, 1886. Document issued from the USS Pensacola, flagship o

Crisp ink signature, “J. A. Early, Lynchburg, Michigan,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2.5 card. In fine condition.

Confederate officer (1816–1871) who became one of the few officers ever to receive an on-the-field promotion to general by President Jefferson Davis.

Composite 8 x 10 cardstock photo of Little Boy and its devastating aftermath in Hiroshima, signed in blue felt tip, “Paul Tibbets, Pilot,” “Tom Ferebe

Army officer who served with distinction during the War of 1812, the Seminole Wars, and the Black Hawk War (1777–1849). Ink signature, “4 o’clock PM,

World War II German general and tank commander (1888-1954) who is remembered for the success of his Panzer units in Poland, France, and Russia. ALS si

Army general (1924–2010) who served as secretary of state under Ronald Reagan and chief of staff under Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford. Glossy 8 x 10 ph

ALS signed “Winfd. S. Hancock,” one page both sides, 5 x 7.75, December 25, 1878. Letter to General Thomas H. Ruger concerning the distribution of fun

Confederate general known for his writings on military tactics and strategy (1815–1873). Civil War–dated endorsement signature, “W. J. Hardee, Lieut G

Ink signature, “J. Hooker, Maj. Genl.,” on an off-white 3.25 x 2.25 slip. In fine condition, with trivial show-through from adhesive remnants to rever

Leatherneck magazine cover from February 1985, depicting the raising of the American flag on Iwo Jima, 8.25 x 11, signed and inscribed in black ink, “

FDC with a cachet honoring the Professional Photographers of America in 1978, signed in black ballpoint. In fine condition, with trivial toning.

Military officer (1841–1864) who, at 23, was the youngest general in the Confederacy at the time of his appointment in 1863. Kelly died a year later f

TLS, one page, 7.25 x 9.5, February 10, 1956. Letter to J. Harris, in full: “Thank you for your birthday greeting. I appreciate your thoughtfulness mo

Diverse collection of over fifty items, predominately ink signatures on off-white cards, each signed by a notable military leader, including: Dwight D

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

ALS signed “Jno. Pope,” one page, 7.75 x 9.75, embossed Headquarters Department of the Lakes, Detroit, Michigan letterhead, January 29, 1869. Pope wri

War-dated ALS signed “Jno. Pope,” one page, 8 x 7.5, embossed Head-Quarters, Department of the Northwest, Milwaukee, Wisconsin letterhead, January 12,

French lieutenant colonel (1801–1842) who lived in the Rheingrafenstein Castle. Untranslated ALS in French, signed “Francois, Prince de Salm Salm,” on

Confederate general (1827–1892) who fought at Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, and Gettysburg, and later served as governor of North Carolina. Civil

Mexican War and Union commander (1786–1866) nicknamed ‘Old Fuss and Feathers’ for his love of military pageantry. War-dated LS, one page, 5 x 8, embos

ALS, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.75 x 9.75, July 27, 1830. Letter to a lieutenant. In part: “The day before yesterday I carried a package c

Confederate naval commander (1809–1877) who was captain of the famous commerce raider CSS Alabama, taking a record 69 prizes. Ink signature, “Raphael

Crisp ALS signed “P. H. Sheridan,” one page, 5 x 6.5, April 12, 1882. In Sheridan’s difficult to decipher hand, he writes to General Strong requesting

ALS signed “W. T. Sherman,” one lightly-lined page both sides, 5 x 8, Headquarters Army of the United States letterhead, December 6, 1880. Letter to T

Ink signature, “W. T. Sherman, General,” on an off-white 3.25 x 2 slip. Mounted, matted, and framed with an engraved portrait bearing a facsimile sign

Georgia politician (1812-1883) who served as vice president of the Confederacy during the Civil War. Large ink signature, “Alexander H. Stephens, M. C

Georgia politician (1812-1883) who served as vice president of the Confederacy during the Civil War. ALS signed “Alexander H. Stephens,” one page both

Confederate general (1826–1879) and the son of President Zachary Taylor. Civil War–dated LS signed “R. Taylor,” one page, 5 x 8, October 21, 1864. Let

Civil War–dated ALS in pencil, signed “O. E. Briggs,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.75 x 8, colorful patriotic Ambrose Burnside letterhead, De

Draft TLS signed “J. M. Wainwright,” one onionskin page, 8 x 10.5, stamp-dated January 2, 1946. A hand-corrected draft for a fundraising form letter.

Highly decorated United States Army officer (1909–1993) who fought in World War II and the Korean War. Glossy 5 x 7 half-length photo of Walker seated

Secretary of the Navy under Lincoln and Johnson (1802–1878). Civil War–dated LS, one page, 7.75 x 9.25, April 22, 1862. Letter to E. L. Norton. In par

Confederate major general (1836–1906), known as ‘Fightin’ Joe,’ who led his troops in vigorous opposition to Sherman during the Atlanta campaign. Civi

Two items: a TLS signed “W. C. Westmoreland,” one page, 7 x 8.5, four-star letterhead, November 17, 1975, in part: “It is not true that the Army is no

Bank check, 7 x 2.75, filled out and signed by York, payable to C. M. McClung & Co. for $216.50, May 11, 1946. In fine condition, with expected ...

Fountain pen signature, “Amelia Earhart,” on the reverse of an off-white 3.5 x 2 business card of Gregory M. Abbott of the WOR radio station in New Je

Program for the Christmas Party of the Oldsmobile Girls held at the Hotel Olds in Lansing, Michigan, December 19, 1928, bearing an affixed frontispiec

German World War I flying ace and aircraft designer and manufacturer (1896–1987). Satin-finish 3.5 x 4.75 photo of Fieseler wearing a scarf, signed in

Pencil signatures, “Howard Hughes” and “Linda Darnell,” on a folded beige 4.5 x 4.5 scallop-edged napkin from the Gala Ice Show at the Hotel New Yorke

Series 1935 A ‘short snorter’ one dollar silver certificate, signed vertically to the left of Washington’s portrait in fountain pen, “C. A. Lindbergh,

Fountain pen signature, “C. A. Lindbergh,” on the reverse of an off-white 3.75 x 2.25 card advertising a lecture by Bessie Stuart Campbell. Also promi

Fantastic block of eight red two-cent postage stamps commemorating the 1928 International Civil Aeronautics Conference, 1.5 x 8.75, signed on the blan

Official color 10 x 8 NASA lithograph of the Mercury Seven astronauts, signed in black and blue felt tip by Scott Carpenter, Gordon Cooper, John Glenn

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of the Gemini 6 crew in their white space suits, signed in blue felt tip by Tom Stafford and Wally Schirra. In fine co

Official color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph depicting the launch and splashdown of Gemini 9, signed in blue felt tip by Gene Cernan and Tom Stafford. Revers

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of the crew of Gemini 11 on the deck of the recovery ship USS Guam, signed in blue felt tip by Richard Gordon and Char

Exceptional glossy 8.5 x 11 double-weight McDonnell Aircraft Corporation aerial photo of Egypt and the Sinai peninsula, signed in black felt tip by Ja

Adorable child’s crayon drawing on an off-white 17 x 11.25 sheet depicting two astronauts on the lunar surface beside their rocket ship, signed and in

Dignified glossy 3.5 x 4.5 head-and-shoulders portrait of Anders in a suit and tie, signed in the lower right in black ballpoint, “W. A. Anders.” Some

Kranz’s laminated Apollo badge for the NASA Manned Spacecraft Center, Mission Control Center-Houston, 2.5 x 4, stamped with his name, “Eugene F. Kranz

Color glossy 9.25 x 7 photo of the Apollo 11 prime crew posing together in their spacesuits against a lunar background, affixed to a 12 x 10.5 mount,

Rare Apollo Program Office Splashdown Party program, 10 x 13, held in honor of the Apollo 11 mission at the Shoreham Hotel in Washington, D. C., on Se

Unusual matte-finish 8 x 10 candid photo of Armstrong signing an autograph between two gentlemen, signed in the lower border in black ink, “Neil Armst

Collection of correspondence from Armstrong and his wife, in the form of Christmas cards, all to the same recipient, as well as assorted unsigned item

Official color 8 x 10 ‘alternative’ NASA lithograph of Armstrong in his white space suit posing against a lunar background, signed in blue felt tip. I

Uncommon official color later-generation 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of Armstrong in his white space suit, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To the

Uncommon semi-glossy 6.75 x 10 photo of Armstrong during his visit to the Friendship Veterans Fire Engine Company, signed in the lower border in black

Collection of three items: first, a color commemorative stamp sheet, 7.5 x 8.5, celebrating the 1960s, signed in black felt tip. Triple-matted and fra

Official color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of Aldrin posing in his white space suit, signed in black ink. In fine condition. An exceptional uninscribed pho

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of the Apollo 12 launch from the Kennedy Space Center, signed in black felt tip by Charles Conrad, Alan Bean, and Rich

Color limited edition 12 x 15 giclee print on stretched canvas entitled ‘My Brother Jim Irwin,’ numbered 15/100, signed in the lower left in silver in

Fantastic color limited edition 29.25 x 23.5 lithograph of Bean’s painting entitled ‘Right Stuff Field Geologists,’ 280/550, signed in the lower borde

Official color 10 x 8 NASA lithograph of the Apollo 13 crew posing in their white space suits, signed in blue ink by James Lovell and Ken Mattingly, a

Commemorative cover with a cachet of the Apollo 13 mission emblem, signed in black felt tip by James Lovell, Ken Mattingly, and Fred Haise. In fine co

Color glossy 50 x 10 panoramic photo of Mitchell working a TV camera on the lunar surface, with the lunar module Antares to his immediate right, signe

Impressive color satin-finish 30 x 20 photo of LMP Mitchell on the lunar surface next to the American flag, signed in black felt tip, “Standing with ‘

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 full-length photo of Young posing in his white space suit with the Apollo 16 emblem in the background, signed in black ink,

Color satin-finish 20 x 16 photo of an unmanned lunar rover on the surface of the moon, signed in black felt tip, “’America’s challenge of today has f

Uncommon glossy 11.75 x 8 photo of seven cosmonauts, signed and inscribed to Serbian mathematician Tatomir P. Andelic in various colored felt tip by V

Collection of seven commemorative covers representing each of the astronauts lost in the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster, each with a different spac

Mailing envelope, 6.5 x 3.5, postmarked January 28, 1986, signed along the bottom in black ink, “S. Christa McAuliffe.” In fine condition.

Project Mercury laminated star chart panel from Kranz’s personal archives, 10.75 x 4, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with some toned adh

Saturn IVB ground control panel, 19 x 17.5, labeled at the top, “S IV B Output,” with a display tube in the center to indicate deflection of the J2 ro

A limited edition presentation containing a 1.5? long segment of film from Liberty Bell 7’s pilot observation camera, recovered from the Atlantic Ocea

Flown Apollo 7 Robbins medal, approximately 1? in diameter, with a raised design on the face featuring the mission insignia. The reverse of the sterli

Flown Apollo 9 Robbins medal, approximately 1-inch diameter, with a raised design on the face of the mission insignia. The reverse of the sterling sil

A flown .5 x .5 swatch of Kapton foil from the Apollo 11 Command Module Columbia’s thermal protection subsystem. Affixed to an 8.5 x 11 informational

Flown American flag, 5.5 x 4, carried to the South Pole in 1970, and flown to lunar orbit during the Apollo 15 mission. Flag is signed on three white

Apollo 15 Robbins Medal, approximately 1.5? diameter, with a raised design on the face of the Apollo 15 mission insignia. The reverse of the sterling

An A7L Space Suit Neck Dam Assembly, 10.75 x 9, labeled “Worden” on a gray patch. The component is comprised of a thin metal ring encircling black rub