RR Auction: Fine Autographs & Artifacts

Confederate cartridge box of pre-war manufacture used by W. R. Cline of the 7th Virginia Cavalry. The cartridge box measures approximately 8.75 x 4.5

Civil War–era British Beaumont–Adams Army Revolver with London retailer's markings, serial #41116, .442 Caliber, 5 3/4? barrel with a very good,...

Confederate tin canteen with an impressed circular design on both sides, measuring approximately 6.5? in diameter and 2.5? thick, attached to its orig

Confederate painted cloth percussion cap box produced in Columbus, Georgia, for use by the Confederate military forces during the Civil War, measuring

Nicely displayed collection of Confederate currency housed in two informational presentation folders, including: an official ten-cent postage stamp, a

Dark brown leather Confederate holster featuring a flap cut with a small tear at tip, measuring approximately 14? long and 6? at its widest, with a br

Superb non-regulation Confederate leather belt holster for a large-cailber sidearm, measuring approximately 15? long and 7.5? at widest, with a ball-t

Fascinating collection of material related to Lt. Charles H. Burd, 4th Maine Volunteers, who was shot in the head at the First Battle of Bull Run on J

Wonderful dark blue wool kepi manufactured in the Confederacy, presumably for a drummer boy or child given its small size at approximately 6? in diame

Front page of the New York Herald from July 6, 1863, 16 x 22.5, with the headline reading: “The Seat of War in Pennsylvania.” A detailed map showing t

Handsome Union cavalry enlisted man’s shell jacket retaining its original brown and red checkered body lining, white cotton sleeve lining, and handsom

Two swatches from a 34-star Union flag: a large off-white star sewn on a field of 10.25 x 10.25 fabric, and a 3.5 x 1.75 section of the off-white and

Sought-after imported transition Model 1840/60 sword manufactured by the W. Clauberg firm of Solingen, Prussia, identified to First Lieutenant John V.

Handsome leather non-issue infantry waist belt set, consisting of the dark leather 2? wide belt, an M1839 ‘puppy paw’ style US brass belt plate, cap b

Savage Revolving Fire-Arms Co. Navy Model Revolver, serial #7557, .36 caliber, 7? octagon barrel with a fine, bright bore that has a small amount of m

TLS signed “H. H. Arnold,” one page, 8 x 10.5, Hamilton Field, California letterhead, June 19, 1946. Letter to H. S. J. Sickel, in full: “Many thanks

Colorful patriotic folding card commemorating the service of the Twelfth Army Group in defeating the Germans during World War II, measuring 5 x 3.75 c

Interesting pair of letters related to the situation of Orlando R. Chamberlain, a Union soldier captured at Petersburg and held at Danville Prison. Fi

Two items: a glossy 7.25 x 8.75 head-and-shoulders of Doolittle in uniform, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Col. Bill Westlake, In appreciat

Commemorative ‘first flight’ airmail cover with a cachet honoring the inauguration of P.O.D. Route AM 27 from Fort Wayne, Indiana, on December 6, 1930

French military officer (1859–1935) whose central role in the Dreyfus Affair, which tore French society apart and shook their faith in the military, t

Important Cuban revolutionary (1839–1898) who coordinated the rebels’ alliance with American troops in the Spanish–American War. ALS signed “C. G. Ini

French military officer (1762–1833) who Napoleon named a Marshal of France. ALS in French, signed “Jourdan,” one page, 8.25 x 13.5, Army of Sambre-et-

Collection of six items, each signed by a military figure, including: John C. Fremont (envelope); Frederick Funston (signature); Lucius D. Clay (cover

Christmas card with an embossed royal monogram on the front, measuring 10 x 4 open, featuring a glossy 4 x 3.25 photo of the Broadlands country house

World War II-dated TLS signed “C. W. Nimitz,” one page, 7 x 10.5, United States Pacific Fleet and Pacific Ocean Areas letterhead, April 16, 1944. Lett

DS, signed “C. W. Nimitz,” one page, 8 x 10.5, no date. Official commendation certificate for Lieutenant Robert C. Stevenson, US Naval Reserve, recogn

Field marshal and leading figure in the early Imperial Japanese Army known as a brilliant tactician (1847–1930). Bold ink signature in English and Jap

World War I-era fountain pen censorship signature, “G. S. Patton Jr., Capt US,” on an off-white 2 x 1.75 slip clipped from the lower corner of an enve

French aviator (1889–1915) who earned a place in aviation history as the first fighter ace. Though he was widely believed to have made the first loop

ALS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, January 23, 1929. Letter to Mrs. W. H. Carter, in part: “Please accept my sincerest thanks for your k

American military pilot (1929–1977) who attained worldwide notoriety in 1960 when the U-2 spy plane he was piloting was shot down over the Soviet Unio

Collection of eleven items, consisting of letters, signatures, and documents signed by figures of the American Revolution, including: General Thomas M

Signed book: Rickenbacker: An Autobiography. Eastern Air Lines Employees Special First Edition. New Jersey: Prentice-Hall, Inc., 1967. Hardcover with

Two letters concerning the Rowe family’s service in the Civil War, both displayed such that only the first page is shown: first is a letter by E. W. B

Son of Josef Stalin who served in the Soviet Air Force during World War II (1921–1962). DS in Cyrillic, signed “V. Stalin,” one page both sides, 8 x 1

ALS, one page, 4.5 x 7, April 20, 1875. Letter to former assistant secretary of state Bancroft Davis, concerning Reverend Jabez L. M. Curry of Richmon

Vintage ink signature, “Ting Tien-Yung,” on a light pink 4.5 x 6 album page, with Chinese writing above. Below the signature is an official purple sta

ALS signed “Asa Coho,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 7.75, March 15, 1865. Letter to General Baker. In part: “My son…seems considerably dis

Fantastic Civil War–dated ALS signed “Moses Edwards,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, April 24, 1865. Letter written from St. Charles, Arka

Manuscript copy of the report by Major John C. Meginnis of the 18th NY Vols on the Battle of Gaines Mill, six pages, lightly-lined, 8 x 10, July 5, 18

Exemplary 2 x 2.5 tintype photograph of a Union soldier in uniform, complete with bayonet rifle, leather belt and US belt buckle, cartridge box, and e

Two letters from Union soldiers: one war-dated ALS signed “Joseph,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, June 7, 1864, describing his impressions of No

Physician and feminist (1832–1919) who served as an assistant surgeon during the Civil War, was imprisoned by the Confederates, and won a Congressiona

Bank check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out and signed by York, “Sgt. Alvin C. York,” payable to Eugene York for $12.50, December 15, 1951. In fine condition,

DS in Cyrillic, signed in green pencil, one page, 8 x 11.75, July 12, 1940. Untranslated military document concerning the reassignment and relocation

German aeronautical pioneer (1912–2003). Glossy 4 x 6.5 half-length photo of Bolkow holding a model helicopter, signed in fountain pen. Overall bends

Ink signature, “Amelia Earhart,” on an off-white 3 x 2 slip clipped from the close of a letter. Affixed to a same-size sheet. In fine condition, with

Uncommon vintage matte-finish 9 x 7 soft-focus photo of the famed aviatrix wearing a fur stole and posing with a group of people, signed and inscribed

Choice glossy 3 x 4 head-and-shoulders photo of Earhart, boldly signed in fountain pen. In fine condition.

German aircraft designer and manufacturer (1888–1958) whose company produced the world's first turbojet airplane and the first rocket-powered ai...

TLS signed “Charles A. Lindbergh,” three pages, 8.5 x 11, March 6, 1940. Letter to Donald A. Hall, an engineer at Ryan Airlines who co-designed the Sp

Fountain pen signature, “Orville Wright,” on an off-white 3.25 x 2 card. Affixed to a same-size sheet. In fine condition, with mounting remnants to co

Set of five photos of Yeager and his various aircraft, 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, each signed in black ink, with a few inscribed. In overall fine condition, w

German engineer (1838–1917) who designed the famous rigid airship that bears his name. Humble ALS in German, signed “Graf von Zeppelin,” one page both

Collection of eight items, consisting of vintage signed photos and letters, including: a 1961 TLS on Project Mercury letterhead, signed “Leroy G. Coop

Postal cover with a “Ranger V” stamp in the lower left corner, signed in felt tip by Wally Schirra, Scott Carpenter, and John Glenn, and in ballpoint

Desirable FDC, postmarked February 20, 1962, the launch date of the Friendship 7, signed in felt tip by John Glenn, Alan Shepard, Wally Schirra, and S

Early TLS signed “Virgil I. Grissom,” one page, 8 x 6.25, Project Mercury letterhead, May 27, 1961. Response to an admirer. In part: “I always enjoy h

Uncommon pairing of two satin-finish 10 x 8 photos of Carpenter prior to his legendary Mercury-Atlas 7 mission, both signed in blue felt tip, with one

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of the Gemini 11 prime crew, nicely signed in blue felt tip by Charles Conrad and Richard Gordon. In very fine conditi

Interesting archive of Apollo documents, including: a packet entitled “Preflight and Postflight Medical Requirements, Apollo Mission C,” May 23, 1968,

Vintage ink and ballpoint signatures, “To Paul, Best Wishes, Edward H. White” and “Roger B. Chaffee,” on individual off-white 5 x 3 cards. Slight foxi

Handsome set of three official 8 x 10 NASA lithograph portraits of the crew members of Apollo 7, signed in ink and felt tip by Donn Eisele, Wally Schi

Official glossy 10 x 8 NASA photo of the crew leaving Kennedy Space Center during the Apollo 9 prelaunch countdown, signed in blue and black felt tip

Immensely desirable color satin-finish 10.75 x 8 press photo of the Apollo 11 crew in their white spacesuits, boldly signed in black felt tip by Neil

Official color 10 x 8 NASA lithograph of Buzz Aldrin working on the lunar surface, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Norman Graves, Neil Arm

Signed book: Apollo Expeditions to the Moon. Later printing. Washington, DC: NASA, 1975. Hardcover, 9 x 12, 313 pages. Signed on the illustrated first

Three vintage ink signatures, “Best wishes, Paul, Neil Armstrong,” “Edwin E. Aldrin, Jr.,” and “Michael Collins,” on individual off-white 5 x 3 cards.

Uncommon matte-finish 8.5 x 5 photo of a television screen showing Buzz Aldrin on the lunar surface during Apollo 11, signed on the left side in black

Official color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of Armstrong in his white space suit, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip, “To Beth, Best wishes, Neil Armstro

Superb uninscribed glossy 8 x 9.75 photo of Armstrong in a suit and tie, signed in black felt tip, “All good wishes, Neil Armstrong.” In very fine con

Program for Ojai ’75, a 1975 Flying Tigers reunion event, 12 pages, 9 x 12, signed inside in blue ballpoint by Armstrong. Also signed by Rhonda Flemin

TLS signed “Neil,” one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, February 3, 2007. Letter to Doris Weber, a former classmate, and organizer of their 65th h

Ideal ballpoint signature, “Neil Armstrong,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. In very fine condition.

Ballpoint signature and inscription, “To the ‘Non-Smoker,’ Neil Armstrong,” on an off-white 4.25 x 4 slip. In very good condition, with soiling and ir

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Aldrin checking his footing as he descends the ladder of the lunar module, signed in silver ink, “The Eagle has Lan

Two official color glossy 8 x 10 NASA photos. The first shows Aldrin descending the rungs of the lunar module ladder, signed in black ink by Aldrin; a

Fantastic watercolor painting entitled ‘Lake Patrol’ showing three US Air Force planes over a body of water, 14 x 9.75, signed in black ink, “M. Colli

Lovely watercolor painting entitled ‘Koi Pond’ showing koi fish from above with lilypads on the sides, 14 x 10.25, signed in black ink, “M. Collins II

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of the Apollo 12 crew in their spacesuits, signed in blue felt tip, “Charles Conrad Jr., Cdr. Apollo XII,” “Richard Go

Terrific color 15 x 21.5 lithograph of Alan Bean’s 2004 painting entitled ‘Feelin’ Fine,’ signed in the lower border in gold ink by Bean. Housed in it

Dramatic satin-finish 20 x 16 photo of the damaged Apollo 13 service module, signed in silver ink, “’Houston, we’ve had a problem!’ James Lovell, Apol

Commemorative cover honoring the day the Apollo 13 astronauts departed on their 1970 world tour, bearing an affixed image of CMP Swigert, signed in bl

Sheet of 5.75 x 12.5 red and white graph paper with several blue, EKG-like horizontal lines, stamped “Live Data From The Moon, NASA—Manned Spacecraft

Official color 10 x 8 NASA lithograph of the Apollo 16 prime crew in their white spacesuits, signed in black felt tip by John Young, Ken Mattingly, an

Desirable set of three official color glossy ‘red-numbered’ NASA photos of Duke at various stages of the Apollo 16 mission, 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, each si

Official color 10 x 8 NASA lithograph of the Apollo 17 crew posing alongside the lunar rover, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Joe, Our bes

Apollo 17 launch day cover postmarked December 7, 1972, signed in black ink, “Gene Cernan, Apollo XVII,” “Ron Evans, May 78,” and “Harrison Schmitt, A

Color satin-finish 20 x 16 photo of Cernan on the lunar surface, signed in black felt tip, “Aim high! Impossible dreams do come true! Gene Cernan, Apo

Appealing collection of nine uninscribed photos, ranging in size from 8 x 10 to 10 x 8, four of which are official NASA photos or lithographs, each si

Appealing set of six photos of various moonwalkers, three of which are official NASA lithographs, ranging in size from 8 x 10 to 10 x 8, each signed i

Complete set of signed photos of all twelve moonwalkers, 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, including: Neil Armstrong (inscribed NASA lithograph), Buzz Aldrin, Alan B

Apollo Spacecraft News Reference publication distributed to reporters by North American Rockwell in July 1969, 330 pages rife with illustrations, 9 x

Program for an official state of Texas event honoring America’s astronauts held at the Shamrock Hilton Hotel in Houston on December 14, 1969, four pag

Large collection of nineteen items, consisting of photos, covers, and signatures, each signed by at least one astronaut, including: six signed and ins

Collection of approximately 35 items, each signed by an astronaut or test pilot, including fifteen covers signed by: John Glenn; Gordon Cooper; Frank

Collection of nineteen items, primarily consisting of ink signatures on off-white cards, including: Wernher von Braun, John Young, Alan Bean, Dave Sco

Challenger STS-51-L launch day postal cover with a stamped cachet honoring the tragic mission, signed in black felt tip, “S. Christa McAuliffe.” In fi

Set of 13 color official NASA lithographs of various Space Shuttle crews, each approximately 10 x 8, signed in ink and felt tip, with several inscribe