RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts Featuring The Founding Fathers

Born Joseph Aloisius Ratzinger in 1927, he served as Pope from 2005 until his resignation in 2013. Since his resignation, Benedict holds the title Pop

Color satin-finish 9.75 x 7 photo of Charles and his staff, affixed to the original 12 x 10 mount, signed on the mount in fountain pen, “Charles 1993.

Matte-finish 5 x 7 photo of Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier posing with their children, signed in fountain pen, “Grace de Monaco,” and in blue ballpoin

Wife of King-Emperor George V and queen of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions (1867-1953). ALS signed “May,” three pages on two adjoining sh

Two items related to Queen Victoria's coronation: an issue of The Globe and Traveller newspaper from the day of Queen Victoria's coronation,...

French chemist, naturalist, and physician (1794–1878) who was one of the founders of the cell theory in biology. Untranslated ALS in French, signed “R

Manuscript document, three pages, 7.75 x 9.75, July 28, 1885. Notarized true copy of a loan by John D. Rockefeller to professor Telemachus T. Timayeni

Group of 16 original cabinet photos of members of the royal family, all approximately 4.25 x 6.5, with subjects including: Queen Alexandra; Queen Alex

Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Salk seated in a classroom, signed in-person in blue felt tip. In very fine condition. Originally obtained by in-person s

Medical researcher and virologist (1914–1995) who discovered and developed the polio vaccine. Vintage glossy 7 x 9.5 photo of Salk in his laboratory,

American steel magnate (1862–1939) whose Bethlehem Steel became the second largest steel maker in the United States, and one of the most important hea

American astronomer (born 1943) who is currently the Senior Astronomer for the SETI Institute. Two items: a color glossy 8 x 10 half-length photo of S

ALS signed “Bob, Robert Stroud #594,” one page, 8 x 10.25, Alcatraz prison stationery to which he adds his full name and prison address, May 24, 1949.

Burmese politician, diplomat, and author (born 1945) who is the leader of the National League for Democracy and the first State Counsellor of Myanmar;

Color satin-finish 10.25 x 8 photo of Margaret Thatcher touching the flag-draped coffin of Ronald Reagan, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.

ALS signed “Margaret T.,” one page, 7 x 4.5, personal House of Lords letterhead, May 10, 2002. Letter to "Dorothy," in part: "Life go...

ALS signed "Jno. T. Thompson," one page, 4.75 x 7.75, Springfield Armory letterhead, October 29, 1903. Letter to Albert H. Cole, in full: ...

Souvenir typescript of "The Ten Special Commandments for a Would-Be Planet Hunter according to Clyde Tombaugh," one page, 8.25 x 10.75, si...

The 33rd Vice President of the United States (1888–1965) who also served as the 11th Secretary of Agriculture and the 10th Secretary of Commerce. He f

Vintage fountain pen signature, "Yours sincerely, Booker T. Washington, Tuskegee, Ala., March 9, 1913,” on an off-white 7.5 x 4.75 album page. ...

Japanese theoretical physicist (1907–1981) who became the first Japanese Nobel laureate with the receipt of the 1949 Nobel Prize in Physics 'for...

Extremely rare circa 1822–1830 hand-sewn garrison/naval flag featuring 24 stars, measuring approximately 140? x 85?, made from a wool bunting material

ALS, one page, 7.75 x 10, May 26, 1846. Letter to the future president, "General Zac. Taylor, the U.S. Army in Mexico." In full: "Thi...

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

ALS signed “Jeffer. Davis,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.75 x 9.75, April 13, 1850. Letter to F. H. Elmore concerning the upcoming Nashville

ALS signed “V. Jefferson Davis,” three pages both sides, 5.25 x 7, July 1, 1905. Letter to Virginia Frazer Boyle, the 'Poet Laureate of the Conf...

Military officer (1822–1898) who distinguished himself at the Battle of Buena Vista and served as a Union general in the Civil War. ALS, three pages o

Partly-printed DS, one page, 11.5 x 6.5, October 31, 1871. Stock certificate issued to George Ingram for five shares of the New Orleans & North ...

Incredible war-dated ALS signed “R. E. Lee,” three lightly-lined pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 8, May 11, 1861. Letter to his cousin Jane B. P

Pioneering naval officer, meteorologist, and oceanographer (1806–1873) who published the first textbook of modern oceanography. ALS signed “M. F. Maur

Civil War–dated ALS signed “Geo. G. Meade,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, Head-Quarters, Army of the Potomac letterhead, February 10, 186

Third-person ADS entirely in Pickett's hand, signed within the text five times by Pickett and at the conclusion by Longstreet, three pages on tw...

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

ALS, one page, 8 x 10.5, on the reverse of Headquarters American Expeditionary Forces letterhead, January 23, 1918. Letter to the Queen of Belgium, in

Engineer and general (1820–1899) who served in the Union Army during the Civil War, responsible for building the fortifications around Washington and

Tremendous Civil War-dated ALS signed "G. A. Custer," one page both sides, 5 x 8.25, Head-Quarters Cavalry Brigade letterhead, August 21, ...

Rare Planters National Bank check, 7 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Custer, "G. A. Custer," payable to Galt House for $15, March 3, 1873...

Uncommon collection of World War II correspondence between Italian brothers Cesario and Lorenzo Esposito, the former a prisoner of war detained at Cam

An attractive dark brown leather, issue jacket with brown elastique hem and cuffs. The jacket has a single, functional front zipper with collar snaps,

An attractive dark brown leather, issue jacket with russet-brown elastique hem and cuffs. The jacket has a single, functional front zipper with collar

British Army officer (1797–1868) who commanded the Light Brigade during the Crimean War; he led the famous 'Charge of the Light Brigade' at ...

ALS signed “David Larmond,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.5 x 9.25, October 7, 1810. Interesting letter with content from the Napoleonic War pe

Exceptional ALS signed “Nelson & Bronte,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.25 x 8.75, April 5, 1801. Letter to Sir Thomas Warburton, in fu...

ALS signed “Nelson & Bronte,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.25 x 9.25, January 26, 1804. Letter to “H. R. H. Duke de Genevois,” written ...

British general (1833–1885) who, in 1860, crushed the Taiping Rebellion in China, earning the nickname 'Chinese.' ALS signed “C. G. Gordon,”...

A beautifully made, early 19th-century dagger that measures 8 1/8? overall, with a 4 1/2? straight, double-edged blade without ricasso. The steel has

A typical luggage trunk of the Civil War period belonging to Capt. George H. Howe of the 57th Massachusetts Infantry, who was killed at Petersburg. Th

Attractive shadowbox-style display featuring Civil War items belonging to Lt. Franklin Burnham of the 9th New Hampshire Infantry, presented in a frame

Partly-printed DS, signed “A. E. Burnside,” one page, 10 x 5.5, January 8, 1869. Stock certificate for two hundred shares of the Indianapolis & ...

Glossy 10 x 8 photo of the Enola Gay crew posing in front of their plane, signed in ballpoint and felt tip by Paul Tibbets, Richard Nelson, Theodore V

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Enola Gay pilot Paul Tibbets and Bockscar pilot Charles Sweeney shaking hands just before Sweeney's flight to Nagasaki, s...

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

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

A Frazier Patent, .45-70 cartridge box with blank brass oval plate on the cover flap and a partially legible New York maker marking on the inside fron

A Hagner Patent, .50-70 cartridge box with blank brass oval plate on the cover flap. The box was converted to hold .45-70 cartridges at some point by

LS signed “Winf'd S. Hancock,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.5 x 8.5, July 14, 1882. Written from Governors Island, a letter to Virgie We...

A Frazier Patent, .45-70 cartridge box with die-struck “NYNG” (New York National Guard) oval plate on the cover flap and McKenney & Co., New Yor...

A brown leather “NGP” embossed McKeever box that has canvas loops for holding 24 cartridges (.30-40 Krag), with an embossed “Wm. H. Wilson, Maker, Phi

Admiral in the US Navy (1858–1936) who helped to modernize the American fleet, and commanded all US naval forces operating in Europe during World War

US Army officer (1828–1868) who participated in the Seminole Wars and Civil War, remembered as a hero for defending Fort Pickens from Confederate atta

Civil War-dated LS, one page, 7.75 x 10, August 1, 1863. Written from the Navy Department, a letter to W. B. Slack, quartermaster of the United States

United States Army officer and an American Medal of Honor recipient (1884–1921) who led the 'Lost Battalion' in the Meuse-Argonne Offensive ...

Collection of five German items pertaining to World War I, including: a Second Class Iron Cross with ribbon, marked "1914" at the bottom; ...

Menu for a dinner in held in honor of Howard Hughes and his crew at the Terrace Club as part of the 1939 New York World's Fair, 6.5 x 9, signed ...

Vintage glossy 9.75 x 8 photo of an unusual tri-motor airplane in a field, signed in fountain pen, "Charles A. Lindbergh, 6/1/29." In very...

Poster from Charles Lindbergh's national tour with the Spirit of St. Louis, 22 x 28, signed in the lower right in fountain pen, "Charles A....

Unusual fountain pen signature by aviator Charles Lindbergh, "Charles A. Lindbergh, C. A. Lindbergh, Jr.,” on an off-white 7.5 x 4 stationery e...

TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, February 18, 1944. Letter to Hap Arnold’s wife, who was Vice President of the Army Air Forces Aid Soc

The Winters National Bank and Trust Co. check, 8.5 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Wright, payable to Carrie Grumbach for $27.14, Decemb

Splendid vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 reprint photo of an Orville Wright portrait by Underwood & Underwood, signed and inscribed in fountain pen,...

Rare vintage matte-finish 4.5 x 6.5 portrait of the elder Wright brother by the White Studio of New York, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Co

Amazing vintage color glossy 13.75 x 10.75 full-length photo of the original Mercury astronauts posing in front of a Convair F106-B aircraft at Langle

Very desirable FDC postmarked July 20, 1969, the date of the Apollo 11 moon landing, and September 9, 1969, the issue date for the jumbo-sized commemo

Exceptional official color 10 x 8 NASA lithograph of the Apollo 11 crew in their white space suits, boldly signed in blue ballpoint by Neil Armstrong,

Phenomenal vintage color glossy 10.75 x 13.75 photo of the Helicopter 66 recovery of the Apollo 11 astronauts after splashdown on July 24, 1969, affix

Offered directly by Buzz Aldrin: a NASA-produced lunar landing booklet, "In This Decade…Mission To The Moon," 46 pages, 10.25 x 7.75, sign...

Offered directly by Buzz Aldrin: a color 11 x 14 commemorative certificate honoring "Mankind's First Landing on the Moon," showing the...

Offered directly by Buzz Aldrin: a color semi-glossy 8 x 10 full-length photo of Lunar Module Pilot Aldrin posing on the surface of the moon, his viso

Offered directly by Buzz Aldrin: four issues of the Kennedy Space Center's Spaceport News, dated between 1969 and 2009, Vols. 8, 28, 33, and 49,...

Offered directly by Buzz Aldrin: an uncommon official 8.5 x 11 NASA paperstock lithograph of the "Apollo Landing Sites," showing the moon ...

Offered directly by Buzz Aldrin: an official color glossy 10 x 8 NASA photo of the opposite sides of Mars, signed in blue felt tip, "Buzz Aldri...

Offered directly by Buzz Aldrin: a collection of seven books, each hardcover with dust jacket, signed on the title page in ink or felt tip by Aldrin,

Offered directly by Buzz Aldrin: a dual-sided page removed from the ‘Launch Vehicle Operations for Support of Space Vehicle Countdown Demonstration Te

Offered directly by Buzz Aldrin: a booklet entitled "The First Lunar Landing, As Told by the Astronauts," published in 1989 to celebrate t...

Offered directly by Buzz Aldrin: an uncommon pair of oversized official color NASA lithographs, 11 x 14 and 14 x 11, both signed in silver ink, &quo...

Offered directly by Buzz Aldrin: a color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Aldrin's bootprint on the lunar surface, signed in blue felt tip, "Buzz Ald...

Offered directly by Buzz Aldrin: a white snapback cap with embroidered NASA 'meatball' logo to crown and American flag to left side panel, s...

Offered directly by Buzz Aldrin: two unused vintage Kennedy Space Center bumper stickers, 14.75 x 4 and 12 x 3.5, one for the "International Mo...

Offered directly by Buzz Aldrin: an MGM Records 45 RPM commemorative record of "First Man on the Moon," signed on the front of the sleeve ...

Offered directly by Buzz Aldrin: two uncommon FDCs issued by RCA and TWA, both 9.5 x 4.25, bearing cachets honoring the crew of the Apollo 11 mission,

Offered directly by Buzz Aldrin: an appealing FDC with a color cachet honoring the Apollo 11 mission insignia with text above, "'One small ...

Two items offered directly by Buzz Aldrin: a souvenir "Journey to the Moon" 11-dollar bank note, 6 x 2.5, with front showing an image of B...

Two items offered directly by Buzz Aldrin: an FDC with a cachet honoring the 20th anniversary of the first moon landing, signed in blue ballpoint, &...

Offered directly by Buzz Aldrin: a "Viking Project: Mission to Mars" pamphlet printed by NASA's Viking Project Office at the Langley R...

Offered directly by Buzz Aldrin: a circa 1973 color 16.75 x 10.75 poster of the "Historical Events of First Lunar Flights," showing 13 ima...

Offered directly by Buzz Aldrin: a pair of color NASA Tours postcards, 5.5 x 3.5 and 3.5 x 5.5, both signed in blue felt tip, "Buzz Aldrin, Apo...

Offered directly by Buzz Aldrin, two items relating to the 30th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission: a menu for the "30th Anniversary Dinner&q...

Offered directly by Buzz Aldrin: a quad-fold pamphlet for the Apollo 11 mission, measures 16.75 x 9.75 unfolded (front panel measures 4.25 x 9.75), si

Offered directly by Buzz Aldrin: a souvenir booklet for the "Log of Apollo II," 13 pages, 8.5 x 11, signed on the front cover in blue ball...

Offered directly by Buzz Aldrin: a still-sealed commemorative New Frontier bronze medal, 76 mm, 242 gm, designed by Joel Iskowitz and sculpted by Pheb