RR Auction: Fine Autographs & Artifacts

Color glossy 8 x 10 group photo of seven Republican Party senators, affixed to its original presentation mat, signed on the mat in various ink types b

Large pencil signature, “John D. Rockefeller,” on an off-white 6.75 x .75 slip. Matted and framed with a photo to an overall size of 12 x 15. In fine

Two items: a booklet entitled ‘The Arabs Need and Want Peace, But—,” thirty-one pages, 6 x 9, signed and inscribed on the front cover in black felt ti

German-born theologian and philosopher (1875–1965) who received the 1952 Nobel Peace Prize for his philosophy of ‘Reverence for Life.’ ALS in German,

Signed book: The Africa of Albert Schweitzer. First edition. Boston: The Beacon Press, 1948. Hardcover, 6.25 x 9.5. Signed and inscribed in French in

Three items signed by French scientists, including: an ALS in French by Albert Calmette, one page both sides, Institut Pasteur letterhead, July 3, 190

American politician (1873–1944) who served as governor of New York and who was the unsuccessful Democratic presidential candidate in 1928. Collection

Cambodian leader who served under several different titles between 1941 and 2005, including two terms as king (1922–2012). New Year’s card featuring a

Revolutionary War–dated manuscript DS, seven pages on two sets of adjoining sheets, 6.25 x 7.75, August–October 1777. Accounting manuscript for duties

Ten items: a District Court of the United States booklet from 1869, signed and inscribed on the front cover in black ink, “Hon: Edwards Pierrepont, wi

Signed book: The Path to Power. First US edition. NY: HarperCollins, 1995. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 656 pages. Signed on the title page

Signed book: The Downing Street Years. First edition. NY: HarperCollins, 1993. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 914 pages. Signed on the title p

American Presbyterian minister (1884–1968) who was a six-time presidential candidate for the Socialist Party of America. TLS, two pages, 8.5 x 11, per

American astronomer (1906–1997) best known for discovering Pluto in 1930. ALS, one page, 8.5 x 11, May 1, 1997. Letter to Mr. Schuett, in part: “The s

Glossy 8 x 10 three-quarter length photo of Trump leaning on a railing, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip, “To Mary, Best Wishes, Donald Trump.” I

Signed book: Crippled America: How to Make America Great Again. Limited first edition, numbered 6649/10000. NY: Threshold Editions, 2015. Hardcover wi

British statesman (1676–1745) considered the first prime minister of Great Britain who served during the reigns of George I and II. Manuscript DS, sig

ALS as secretary of state, signed “Danl Webster,” one page, 8.25 x 10.5, April 21, 1842. Letter to James Dunlop, in part: “I have received your letter

Italian condottiero and admiral from Genoa (1466–1560). Partial ALS in Italian, one page both sides, 8.5 x 11.75, October 9, 1545. Untranslated letter

Manuscript DS, signed “B. Arnold,” one page, 7 x 8, October 5, 1790. A legal document in which “Benedict Arnold the plaintiff in this cause maketh oat

Major General in the Continental Army during the American Revolution who distinguished himself at Saratoga (1741–1801). One of Washington's most...

Revolutionary War–dated manuscript DS, one page, 8 x 12.75, 1780. Payroll roster from Captain Lemuel Clap’s company, headed, “We the Subscribers have

ALS signed “Nelson & Bronte,” one page, 7 x 3.5, December 3, 1802. Letter to William Marsh, the senior partner in the firm of Navy agents Marsh,...

Civil War-dated LS signed “Jeff’n. Davis,” one page, lightly-lined, 7.75 x 9.75, Confederate States of America, Executive Department letterhead, Febru

Revolutionary War–dated manuscript DS, signed “H. Jackson Colo. Comd’t” and “P. Castaing Lieut.,” one page, 8 x 12.75, January 11, 1779. Document head

ALS, one page, lightly-lined both sides, 4.75 x 8, August 7, 1882. Letter to George Bliss who led the 1st Regiment of the R.I. Cavalry in the Battle o

Civil War–dated LS signed “Respectfully submitted, J. Kilpatrick, Lt. Col. Commanding,” three pages on two sheets, 7.75 x 10, April 20, 1862. Report s

Uncommon ALS signed “G. E. Pickett, Capt. 9th Infy, Comg Co. D,” one page, lightly-lined, 7.75 x 9.75, July 4, 1856. Brief letter to Colonel H. K. Cra

Sought-after ink signature, “Genl. G. A. Custer,” on an off-white 3.5 x .75 slip. Double-matted and framed with a portrait of Custer to an overall siz

Program for an event called ‘Tulsa Salutes Iwo Jima Veterans,’ two pages, 9 x 12, signed on the full-page cover image in fountain pen, “John H. Bradle

United States Marine (1925–1979) who was immortalized in Joe Rosenthal's famous World War II photograph as one of the six flag-raisers atop Moun...

Patriotic partly-printed DS, one page, 11.5 x 16.75, no date. Honor guard certificate issued to John E. Steece certifiying that he “was a member of th

Souvenir typescript, one page, 8.5 x 11, signed at the conclusion in fountain pen, “Montgomery of Alamein, F.M., 1971.” The “Instrument of Surrender o

Outstanding matte-finish 11.25 x 9.25 photo of Nimitz signing the Japanese surrender aboard the USS Missouri, signed and inscribed in the lower border

Uncommon partly-printed DS, signed “G. S. Patton, Jr., Colonel 304th Bgd. Tank C.,” one page both sides, 8.5 x 11, April 16, 1920. Honorable discharge

Civil War Confederate Fayetteville Type IV Percussion Rifle, approximately .67 caliber, 33? smoothbore barrel with a fine, lightly freckled bore. This

Civil War Pattern 1853 Enfield Rifle-Musket identified to Pvt. William P. McLaughlin of the 126th Illinois Infantry, approximately .59 caliber, 39? sm

Dark blue worsted US McDowell pattern cavalry kepi that has a 5.25? high crown at its highest, 3.75? high at the front, and a 5.25? diameter top disk.

Civil War US Model 1860 Cavalry Saber by Emerson & Silver, measuring 41? overall, with a 34.75? curved, single-edged blade having wide and narro...

Halved spherical 12-pounder projectile that measures 4.25? diameter and has a weight of 5 pounds, 21 ounces. The exterior of the shell has a lightly f

Halved spherical 12-pounder projectile that measures 4.25? diameter and has a weight of 4 pounds, 13 ounces. The exterior of the shell has a lightly f

Conical 20-pounder projectile that measures just under 9? in length and has a weight of 13 pounds, 11 ounces. According to the old, hand-painted label

Conical, round base projectile for the 2.9? Ordnance Rifle that measures 6.75” in length and has a weight of 6 pounds, 14 ounces. According to the han

Pioneer, colonial militia officer, and sheriff (1738–1784) who raised men to support General George Rogers Clark during the Illinois Campaign in the R

ALS signed “Benj. F. Butler,” one page, 5 x 8, January 28, 1875. Letter to Hon. John A. Creswell, in full: “Permit me to present to you my valued frie

Civil War–dated ALS by Hiram Brackett, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 8, October 6, 1863. Letter written from the “Camp of the 16th Me. Vo

Royal Navy officer (1757–1833) known for his leadership during the French Revolutionary Wars, especially for his victory at the Battle of the Nile. Ma

Collection of four items signed by French marshals, including three signed by Henri Jacques Guillaume Clarke (two LSs signed “Clarke” and a DS signed

Collection of four items signed by important military leaders of Napoleonic France, including: Louis Nicolas Davout (LS signed “Prince d’Eckmuhl”); Fr

Two letters: an LS by Charles de La Croix de Castries, signed “le Mal. De Castries,” one page, 8 x 12.5, September 7, 1785, in part (translated): “I h

LS signed “Winf’d S. Hancock,” one page, 5.5 x 8.5, May 2, 1882. Letter to General William Stryker. In part: “I am in receipt of the pamphlet entitled

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

LS, one page, 6 x 9, Headquarters Division of the Atlantic letterhead, December 26, 1888. Response to an invitation, in part: “Not knowing anything to

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-

Famous frontiersman and soldier (1755–1836) who was a friend of Daniel Boone and served in the American Revolution, Northwest Indian War, and War of 1

Signed book: MacArthur: His Rendezvous with History. First edition. NY: Alfred A. Knopf, 1956. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 547 pages. Neatl

LS signed “Geo. G. Meade, Maj. Genl. USA,” one page, 5 x 7.75, Headquarters Military Division of the Atlantic letterhead, April 11, 1871. Letter to Da

Signed book: Medal of Honor. Later printing. NY: Artisan, 2006. Hardcover with dust jacket, 10.25 x 11.5, 295 pages. Signed throughout by fourteen Med

American soldier (1839–1925) who is the only man to serve as an officer in the Civil War, Indian Wars, and Spanish-American War. TLS, one page, 4.75 x

Important Continental Army general (1737–1789) who served continuously from the Lexington Alarm through the British surrender at Yorktown. Revolutiona

Mexican-American War-dated LS signed “M. C. Perry,” one lightly-lined page, 7.75 x 9.75, March 24, 1847. While on board the Flagship Mississippi off V

Signed book: My Experiences in the World War, Volumes I and II. Limited author’s autograph edition, numbered 1289/2100. NY: Frederick A. Stokes Compan

Collection of six items signed by military and political leaders of the Revolutionary War, including: a manuscript land survey signed by Daniel Brodhe

Revolutionary War–dated manuscript DS, signed “P. Clayes Capt.,” one page, 12.5 x 8, December 21, 1780. Document headed “Descriptive List of Capt. Pet

Revolutionary War–dated manuscript DS, one page, 8 x 6.75, June 10, 1777. Document issued at Stratford, in part: “These may Certify the Committee of t

Manuscript DS, signed “de Rochambeau,” one page, 7.75 x 7, March 17, 1760. Document reviewing the military career of Philippe Joseph de Beau and attes

ALS signed “Phil,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 8.5, blindstamped monogram letterhead, August 22, 1866. In part: “The Evening before you

American general in the Revolutionary War and a delegate in the Continental Congress (1740–1795) who served as governor of New Hampshire and commanded

American soldier and statesman (1753–1831) who was aide-de-camp to Benedict Arnold prior to the latter’s defection to the British. Varick later served

Revolutionary War–era manuscript DS, signed “Joseph Vose L. Col.,” one page, 9 x 6, no date. Document headed “Abstract for the Pay of the Officers of

Revolutionary War general (1753–1807) who commanded a company of light infantry and took part in the Battle of Bunker Hill before serving under Israel

Bond coupon from “The Western & Atlantic R. R.,” 4.75 x 2.25, Atlanta, Georgia, March 1, 1862. Bond coupon redeemable for twenty-five cents, fea...

Signed book: Sergeant York. First edition. Garden City, NY: Doubleday, Doran and Company, 1928. Hardcover, 5.75 x 8.25, 309 pages. Signed on the first

Interesting collection of items predominately related to World War II-era aviation and military, plus the later X-15 program, including: a 1945 Pilot

Signed book: The First World Flight. Limited autograph edition, numbered 40/575. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1925. Hardcover, 6.5 x 9.75, 328 pa

TLS signed “Jim,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, January 7, 1977. Letter to General James Stewart, in part: “Here is the story: The Charl

Huge ink signature, “Amelia Earhart,” on an off-white 6.25 x 1.25 sheet, with the signature itself measuring an impressive 4.25? long. Matted and fram

Crisp fountain pen signature, “Amelia Earhart,” at the conclusion of an autograph request letter written to her, one page, 5.25 x 7.25, February 15, 1

ALS signed “Howard,” two pages, 7.75 x 9.75, no date but circa May 1937. Letter to Colonel Kuldell, the general manager of Hughes Tool Co. In part: “I

Appealing 6.5 x 3.5 postal cover signed in the upper left in black ink, “C. A. Lindbergh,” with collector’s ink notations to lower right indicating da

English aviatrix (1903–1941) who became the first female pilot to fly alone from Britain to Australia. Uncommon glossy 3.5 x 5.5 Beagles postcard phot

German aircraft designer and manufacturer (1898–1978) whose planes were used extensively in combat. Glossy 7 x 5 photo of Messerschmitt smoking a ciga

United States of America “annual sporting license,” number 479, issued to Edward G. Knapp by the Federation Aeronautique Internationale for the year o

Vintage glossy 9.75 x 8 photo of Wright meeting with nine young pilots known as the ‘Sky Fleet,’ signed in ink by all pictured, with Wright signing di

Vintage 5.5 x 4 cardstock photo of the Wright Brothers’ first flight, captioned at the bottom ‘First Man-Flight, December 17, 1903, Kitty Hawk, N. C.,

The Winters National Bank check, 8.5 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Wright, payable to Mabel Beck for $81.45, December 14, 1944. In fin

TLS, one page trimmed in size to 7.25 x 8, personal letterhead, March 22, 1930. Wright writes to Mr. Johnson. In part: “Please pardon my long delay in

Large collection of items, including: eleven covers and one postcard, each signed by a NASA test pilot, including Pete Knight, Scott Crossfield, Rober

Sought-after vintage color semi-glossy 10 x 8 group photo of the Mercury astronauts posing in front of an Air Force jet at Langley on January 20, 1961

Extraordinary stamp set given to Senator Robert S. Kerr, chairman of the Senate Committee on Aeronautical and Space Sciences, consisting of a sheet of

Unusual training-used double-sided map of Earth with a translucent orbital overlay, 19.75 x 9, signed on the map in black felt tip, “Walt Cunningham,

Flown American flag carried on board the Apollo 10 mission, 6.5 x 4, affixed to a 9 x 12 presentation certificate signed and inscribed in black tip, “

Ring-bound checklist used in Apollo 10 training, entitled “LM Systems Activation Checklist (2 ea), SKB32100079-360, Training Copy, Final May 5, 1969,”

Certificate of retirement from the Armed Services, 11 x 14, dated March 1, 1972, certifying “that Colonel Edwin E. Aldrin, Jr.,…having served faithful

Color second edition of the Apollo 11 Target of Opportunity Flight Chart, 58.25 x 14, issued as SKB 32100097–301, dated June 26, 1969, displaying revo

First edition of the Apollo 11 Lunar Module Ascent Monitoring Chart, sheet No. 3B, 35.75 x 12.5, displaying the lunar terrain designated as landing si

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

Ring-bound manual used in training, entitled “Apollo 12, LM Data Card Book, Quarter Copy, SKB31200081-387,” fourteen pages, 8.5 x 10.5, featuring vari

Flown fabric American flag carried to the moon on the Apollo 12 mission, 6 x 4, signed and flight-certified in the lower right in black ink, “Flown to

Flown swatch of fabric from the backing material of the astronauts’ couches inside the Apollo 13 Command Module, approximately 1 x .5. Encased in a li