RR Auction: Fine Autographs & Artifacts

Manuscript DS, signed “Joshua L. Chamberlain,” one page, 7.5 x 9.5, June 14, 1871. Official State of Maine document concerning a widow's pension...

Civil War-dated LS as president of the Confederate States of America, one page, lightly lined, 7.5 x 9, September 22, 1862. Written from Richmond, Vir

ALS signed “Jeffer. Davis,” one page both sides, 5 x 8, March 17, 1860. Letter to Richard Worsam Meade II, the older brother of Gettysburg hero George

Partly-printed DS, signed “Jeffer Davis,” one page, 9.75 x 7.75, November 10, 1853. War Department report order for George Bell, in part: "You ...

Rare ALS signed “T. J. Jackson,” one page, 6.5 x 8.5, August 5, 1854. Written from Lexington, Virginia, a letter to his brother George, in full: &qu...

Desirable Civil War–dated manuscript endorsement, signed "G. A. Custer," on an off-white 3.25 x 2.25 slip, January 4, 1864. Brigadier Gene...

Canadian aviator and World War I ace (1893-1944) officially credited with bringing down the Red Baron, though later investigations indicated that the

War-dated hand-addressed envelope panel, 5 x 3, addressed by Nelson to "Rev'd Dr. D. Hazlewood, Brighton," adding the date above, &quo...

Commander-in-chief of the British army during the Revolutionary War (1717–1797) whose reputation was damaged due to allegations that he conducted an e

Four items: a glossy 8 x 10 photo of ‘Fat Man,’ the second atomic bomb dropped on Japan, signed twice in black felt tip; a glossy 7 x 5 photo of Olivi

TLS signed “Omar N. Bradley,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal five-star letterhead, November 28, 1967. Letter to Ken Browne, in part: “I appreciate yo

Civil War-dated endorsements, signed “Joseph Hooker," "O. O. Howard," and "C. Schurz,” on the reverse center panel of a handwrit...

Civil War–dated ALS signed “Amos A. Lawrence,” one page, 7.75 x 9.75, August 11, 1863. Letter to J. G. Appleton, in part: "I am much obliged to...

British general (1738–1805) who served in America from 1776 to his surrender at Yorktown in 1781. Ink signature, "I am, yours very sincerely, C...

Commemorative 'first flight' airmail cover with a cachet honoring the inauguration of P.O.D. Route AM 27 from Fort Wayne, Indiana, on Decemb...

Souvenir typescript of John Gillespie Magee, Jr.'s poem ‘High Flight,’ 9 x 12, signed in ink or felt tip by twenty-two members of Doolittle’s To...

Four photos: a glossy 10 x 8 photo of Paul Tibbets standing in front of the Enola Gay signed in blue felt tip, “Paul Tibbets, Pilot”; a glossy 10 x 8

Glossy 10 x 8 full-length photo of the Enola Gay on the tarmac, signed in blue felt tip, "Morris Jeppson" and "Paul Tibbets, Pilot,&q...

Two items: an FDC bearing a cachet honoring the United Nations Non Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, signed in blue ballpoint, "Paul W. Tibbets...

Color glossy 10 x 8 full-length photo of the Enola Gay on the runway, signed in blue felt tip, “Paul Tibbets, Pilot to Hiroshima, 6 Aug. 1945.” In ver

Two items: a glossy 8 x 10 photo of the Hiroshima mushroom cloud, signed in blue felt tip, “Paul W. Tibbets, 11-29-89”; and an FDC bearing a cachet ho

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of the Enola Gay on the runway, signed in blue felt tip, “The first atomic bomb was dropped from 30,600 feet. It deton

English general (1612–1671) and Parliamentary commander-in-chief during the English Civil War, who was eventually overshadowed by his subordinate Oliv

French politician (1729–1790) who was the country's first diplomatic representative to the United States. Revolutionary War-dated manuscript DS,...

Distinguished British general and soldier (1729–1807) who served in the Seven Years' War, the American War of Independence, and the French Revol...

German World War I military hero (1847–1934) and president of Germany from 1925 to 1934. Partly-printed DS in German, signed “von Hindenburg,” one pag

Civil War-dated ALS signed “J. H.,” one page, 5.25 x 8, Head-Quarters, Army of the Potomac letterhead, April 24, 1863. Letter to the Provost Marshall,

Personal check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Bradley, "John H. Bradley," payable to V.F.W. for $10, May 12, 1988. Encapsulated in a ...

Iconic glossy 8 x 10 photo of the flag-raising on Iwo Jima, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, "To Dr. Benedict K. Zobrist, with best wish...

Notable figure in the American Revolution (1759–1828) who served as the secretary to the United States Constitutional Convention. He also served in th

US Army officer (1807–1891) who served in the Mexican-American War and Seminole Wars, and was also one of the most senior general officers in the Conf

Two items: an ALS signed "George Kenney," one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, September 2, 1974, addressed to George Coleman, in p...

World War II-dated TLS signed “H. E. Kimmel,” one page, 6 x 8.25, Commander Cruisers, Battle Force, United States Fleet letterhead, January 12, 1941.

Revolutionary War general and founder of the military school that became West Point (1750–1806). LS signed “H. Knox,” one page, 8 x 12.75, February 18

German military officer (1865–1937) who served as a general during World War I and who was an early supporter of Hitler. Untranslated ALS in German, s

German field marshal (1849–1945) who became one of the German Empire's most prominent military commanders during World War I. ALS in German, sig...

Matte-finish 8 x 10 portrait of Marshall in old age, signed in black ink, "G. C. Marshall." Reverse bears an Albert C. Wilkerson photograp...

Grouping of eight items signed by one of more recipients of the Medal of Honor, various formats, including: an FDC signed by Beauford T. Anderson, Van

German military officer (1800–1891) who was chief of staff of the Prussian army for 30 years and who is regarded as one of the foremost military strat

World War II-dated DS, signed “C. W. Nimitz,” one page, 8 x 10.5, no date but circa early 1945. A temporary citation in which Admiral Nimitz presents

French general (1856–1951) honored as a national hero for his defense of Verdun during World War I, but who was convicted after World War II of dealin

Manuscript muster roll, one page, 8 x 12.25, no date but circa early 1787. A document for a training regiment in Springfield, Massachusetts, headed ...

DS in German, signed in pencil “Rommel,” one page, 8.25 x 11.75, June 14, 1939. Day command orders No. 51 from Oberst Rommel, serving as commander of

German field marshal and strategist (1833–1913) known for developing the 'Schlieffen Plan,' a guide for a decisive initial offensive campaig...

Uncommon 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of Scott seated in full uniform by famed Civil War photographer Mathew Brady, signed in the lower border in

British soldier (1788–1855) and 1st Baron Raglan whose failure to deliver orders with sufficient clarity caused the fateful Charge of the Light Brigad

LS signed “Alexander H. Stephens, M. C. of Ga.,” one page, 5.25 x 8, June 2, 1877. Letter to "His Excellency Rutherford B. Hayes, President of ...

LS in French, signed “Turenne,” one page, 6 x 7.5, September 22, 1648. In full (translated): "Le Sieur de L'Espine, a captain in my infantr...

Collection of items related to American WWI airman Thomas James Duncan Fuller, Jr., including: Fuller’s dual-language pilot’s card in English and Fren

Uncommon World War I combat report, signed "P. W. Graham," two pages, 8 x 12.5, October 30, 1918. Document headed "Pursuit, Reconnais...

Grouping of nineteen items signed by various World War II fighter pilots, consisting mostly of signed photos and cards, including: Charles E. Adams, J

Grouping of thirty signatures of World War II fighter pilots on individual cards, including: Leslie E. Anderson, Robert Barkey, Lloyd G. Barnard, Norm

Grouping of twelve letters signed by various World War II fighter pilots, including: Fredric F. Champlin (TLS), Robert C. Coats (ALS), Donald F. Croni

ALS signed “A. M. E.,” one page both sides, 5 x 8, postmarked November 22, 1924. Letter to friend and former beau Lloyd Royer, in full: "Our le...

Personal check, 7.5 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Earhart, payable to Airwoman Inc. for $100, May 16, 1935. Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/DNA authe

Crisp ink signature, "Amelia Earhart,” on an off-white 5 x 3.25 card. Includes two vintage glossy 5 x 3.5 photos, one showing Earhart with note...

Signed book: Lindbergh of Minnesota: A Political Biography. First edition. NY: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1973. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.75 x 8.5

Bank check, 8.75 x 3, filled out and signed by Wright, "Orville Wright," payable to cash for $200, October 1, 1918. In fine condition. A d...

Large bronze airplane sculpture set upon a wooden base, measuring 29 x 31 x 26 and weighing 43 pounds, with a plaque on the base reading: "Pres...

Vintage toy airplane pedal car, measuring 64? long with a 74? wingspan, painted in gray, red, and yellow. Comes with a mannequin of a child dressed as

Sleek model of the supersonic Concorde jet crafted from polished aluminum, made by Restoration Hardware, measuring approximately 45 x 22 x 18 and weig

Section of an original Curtiss-Wright Dehmel Flight Trainer converted into a decorative display piece, constructed of aircraft aluminum with plywood r

Bronze statue of Icarus, measuring an overall 16? tall with a wingspan of 10.5?, with a weight of 7.2 pounds, bearing a foundry mark on the base, &q...

Handsome bronze-colored statue entitled "L'Aviation" after Emile Louis Picault, cast spelter, measuring approximately 7.5 x 31 x 8 and...

Gargantuan original painting honoring Charles Lindbergh and the first solo transatlantic flight, measuring 95? long and 29? tall, portraying his famed

Vintage sky blue Pan Am stewardess uniform designed by Academy Award–winning costume designer Edith Head, manufactured by Stonington, complete with ja

Vintage navy blue Pan Am flight attendant's uniform by Stonington, complete with jacket, pants, shirt, shoes, hat, and "Pan Am Stewardess&q...

World War I–era wooden airplane propellor manufactured by the Starr Piano Company of Richmond, Indiana, measuring approximately 98? long with a 9? wid

Vintage red, white, and blue Air Force recruitment jet model, measuring 75? long with a 46? wingspan, with "United States Air Force Recruiting ...

FDC with a cachet honoring the first supersonic flight, signed in black ink, "Chuck Yeager" and "Bob Hoover, USAF Bell X-1 Back Up &a...

Collection of three commemorative items related to Ferdinand Graf von Zeppelin: a very lightweight 8.25? long spoon crafted from the salvaged airframe

Scarce pre-WWI zeppelin badge, measuring approximately 1.5 x 1.75, with a metal body shaped like a Prussian eagle, emblazoned in the center with an im

Two interesting old models: a 25? long model of Ferdinand Graf von Zeppelin's LZ-5 airship, constructed of canvas and wood, set upon a wooden st...

Enormously desirable complete set of vintage official color NASA semi-glossy numbered photographs of the original Mercury seven astronauts, 8 x 10 and

TLS, one page, 8 x 10.25, NASA letterhead, February 21, 1963. Letter to a supporter, in part: "I wish to thank you for your very nice letter an...

Amazing set of four flown visual acuity cards carried aboard Gemini missions 5 and 7, and presented to Dr. John H. Taylor, the main investigator at NA

Lunar flown fabric American flag carried to the moon on the Apollo 12 mission, 6 x 4, affixed to an off-white 7.25 x 12.5 mat, signed and inscribed on

Desirable flown American flag carried on Apollo 15, 6 x 4, signed and flight-certified in black ink, "This flag was flown to the moon onboard t...

Ring-bound Apollo 16 Basic LM Data Card Book used by Charlie Duke during mission training, 32 pages plus cardstock covers, 8.5 x 10.5, December 16, 19

Highly desirable official color 9.75 x 7.75 NASA lithograph of the tragic crew of the STS–51–L mission, signed in black felt tip, "El Onizuka,&...

Flown Hasselblad DE-32 Data Module which was attached to the top of the Hasselblad 70mm film Data Recording Magazine as part of the Hasselblad 553 ELS

Official color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of mission 51–L primary and backup Teacher in Space crew members Christa McAuliffe and Barbara Morgan, signed an

Color semi–glossy 7.5 x 8.75 photo of McAuliffe wearing her blue flight suit and holding a model of the Space Shuttle Orbiter, signed in black felt ti

Vintage color glossy 9.25 x 6.25 photo of six legendary cosmonauts, signed in the lower border in various ink types by Yuri Gagarin, Gherman Titov, An

Vintage 1:8 scale model of the Mariner IV spacecraft, used by NASA as part of an outreach program during the late 1960s and early 1970s. When folded a

Fantastic 1:10 scale model of a Project Mercury capsule, used by NASA as part of an outreach program during the late 1960s and early 1970s. The black

Two vintage models used by NASA as part of an outreach program during the late 1960s and early 1970s: a 1:8 scale model of the TIROS–1 satellite, meas

Official color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of Aldrin posing in his white space suit against a lunar background, signed in black ink. In very fine condition

Color semi-glossy 8 x 10 photo of the liftoff of Apollo 11, signed in black felt tip, “Buzz Aldrin, Apollo XI, July 16, 1969.” In very fine condition.

Official color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of Aldrin posing in his white space suit against a lunar backdrop, signed and inscribed in thin black felt tip,

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 full-length profile photo of Aldrin posing near the American flag on the lunar surface, signed in silver ink, “First Lunar L

Extremely rare Apollo 11 "Hornet Plus Three" button, measuring 2.25? in diameter, featuring deep navy blue text on an ivory-colored backgr...

Attractive color third edition of the Apollo 11 Deep Space Reentry Recovery Planning Chart, 41.25 x 13.5, dated June 17, 1969, displaying recovery lin

Two rare official NASA reports: one volume entitled "Lunar Sample Information Catalog, Apollo 12," produced by the Lunar Receiving Laborat...

Flown swatch of fabric from the backing material of the astronauts' couches inside the Apollo 13 Command Module, approximately 1 x .5. Encased i...

Double-sided page removed from the Apollo 13 Lunar Module Flight Crew G & N Dictionary, 5.5 x 8, listing a basic date of January 5, 1970, signed...

Official color glossy 9.5 x 7.5 NASA photo of the command module Endeavour floating high above the moon, affixed to its original 12.5 x 10.5 mount, si

A graphite pencil “X” made with a flown silver pencil carried on board the Apollo 15 mission. Mark is made on a 3.5 x 2 card, which reads, in part: “T

Four official color NASA lithographs, including: an 8 x 10 composite of four images from the Apollo 9 mission, signed in black felt tip, "Dave ...

Color 28 x 23 poster of Alan Bean's painting 'For One Priceless Moment,' honoring the 20th anniversary of Apollo 11, signed in blue felt...