RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts Featuring WWII

Elderly ink signature, "J. Adams,” on an off-white 2 x 1.5 irregularly clipped slip, applied to a slightly larger card. In very good to fine co...

Partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 14.5 x 8.75, September 3, 1812. President Madison grants "James Baxter of Hamilton County…the ...

Partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 10 x 15.75, September 3, 1810. Scallop-topped ship’s pass issued for the "Brig Neutrality, Mos...

Partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 16 x 9.75, November 15, 1830. President Jackson grants William McCann of Montgomery County, Ohio a tr

Partly-printed DS as president, signed “M. Van Buren,” one page, 7.5 x 7.25, June 10, 1840. President Van Buren authorizes and directs "the Sec...

Civil War-dated ALS as president signed “A. Lincoln,” one page, 5 x 8, May 11, 1861. Written from the Executive Mansion, a letter to Secretary of the

Civil War-dated LS (in the hand of John Hay), signed by Lincoln as president, “A. Lincoln,” one page, 4.5 x 7.5, Executive Mansion letterhead, Novembe

Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 16.75 x 11, July 1, 1863. President Lincoln appoints Samuel S. Warner as "First Lieutenant in the Rev...

Civil War-dated ink signature as president, "A. Lincoln, C. F. Adams, American Legation, London,” on an off-white 2.5 x 2.75 sheet possibly cli...

Scarce broadside of a proclamation issued by Governor John A. Andrew of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, 20 x 28, recognizing President Abraham Linc

Civil War-dated LS signed “Your obt. svt., U. S. Grant, Brig. Gen. Com.,” two pages, 7.25 x 9.5, December 22, 1861. A courteous letter to Confederate

Rare partly-printed DS as president, one page, 8 x 10, June 6, 1881. Extremely rare document issued from the Executive Mansion, suspending John T. Gib

Very desirable 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of Grant in his military uniform, signed in the lower border in ink, "U. S. Grant, Maj. Gen. U....

ALS as president, signed “C. A. Arthur,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.25 x 6.75, October 9, 1881. Letter to Daniel G. Rollins in New York, mar

Uncommon 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Cleveland by C. M. Bell of Washington, DC, neatly signed in ink at the end of his second term as president, &qu...

TLS signed "W. McKinley," one page, 5.25 x 8, personal letterhead, March 16, 1896. Short letter to attorney James Tyner, in full: "Yo...

Three ink signatures from key figures in the McKinley Assassination, penned on individual off-white sheets approximately measuring 4 x 2, with signers

Astor Trust Company check, 8.5 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Theodore Roosevelt, payable to E. B. Meyrowitz for $34.50, August 23, 191

TLS as president signed "T. Roosevelt," one page, 6.5 x 8.25, black-bordered Executive Mansion letterhead, October 16, 1901. Brief letter ...

Desirable White House card, 4 x 2.75, signed boldly in fountain pen by Theodore Roosevelt. In fine condition, with some faint toning and soiling.

World War I-dated TLS as president, 7 x 8.75, White House letterhead, August 24, 1914. Letter to Marion J. Verdery, in full: "I want you to kno...

Hand-corrected telegram draft, two pages, 8 x 13, April 7, 1919. A draft of the response by the 'Big Four' (American President Woodrow Wilso...

Franklin D. Roosevelt's personally-owned copy of Knights of the Air by Lester J. Maitland. First edition. NY: Doubleday, Doran & Company, 19...

Superlative vintage matte-finish 14.5 x 11 photo of Roosevelt accepting a six-foot model of the Liberty ship SS John Bidwell, beautifully signed as pr

Franklin D. Roosevelt's personally-owned copy of The Tragedy of the Seas; or, Sorrow on the Ocean, Lake, and River, from Shipwreck, Plague, Dire...

DS as president, one page, 10.25 x 14, August 27, 1940. President Roosevelt appoints Sumner Welles as "the Representative of the United States ...

TLS, one page, 7.5 x 10.25, State of New York, Executive Chamber letterhead, February 12, 1932. Letter to Ernest Laun, in part: "Certainly it i...

World War II-dated TLS as president, one page, 8 x 10.5, White House letterhead, January 12, 1942. Letter to A. W. Hawkes, the president of Congoleum-

Second wife of James Roosevelt I and the mother of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt (1854–1941). Signed book: On Our Way. First edition, early issu

Historic custom-made green Morocco leather scrapbook, 14 x 11, imprinted on the front cover, "The Medal for Merit, John W. Snyder," contai...

Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 23 x 19, July 19, 1945. President Truman appoints John W. Snyder as "Director of War Mobilization and...

DS as president, one page, 11 x 10.25, March 1, 1948. Certificate of Merit presented to Henri Gaston Busignes “for outstanding fidelity and meritoriou

Exceptional oversized matte-finish 16.75 x 11.75 Harris and Ewing photo of Truman and his cabinet, taken on August 25, 1950, signed in blue and black

TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, United States Senate letterhead, July 29, 1937. Letter to John W. Snyder, manager of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation a

Vintage glossy 5.5 x 3.5 photo of Herbert Hoover conversing with President Harry Truman in the Oval Office, signed on the mat in fountain pen by Truma

Sought-after DS as president, one page, 6.75 x 12.75, August 25, 1959. Official nomination letter from the White House, in full: "To the Senate...

Collection of seven TLSs from Dwight D. Eisenhower, each signed “D.E.,” “Ike,” “Dwight,” or “Dwight D. Eisenhower,” each one page, ranging in size fro

Four TLSs, signed "D. E.," "as ever, D. E.," "D. D. E.," and "Uncle Ike," each one page, three typed on 7 x ...

Signed book: Crusade in Europe. First edition, limited issue, numbered 736/1426. Garden City, NY: Doubleday, 1948. Hardcover, 6.75 x 9.75, 559 pages.

Typed draft letter from Dwight D. Eisenhower, unsigned, one page, 7 x 10.25, personal letterhead, November 3, 1967. A letter to Roger Enloe, president

Handwritten draft of a letter from Dwight D. Eisenhower, unsigned, penned in ballpoint on a yellow 8 x 12.5 notebook sheet, no date. In full: "...

Handwritten notes from Dwight D. Eisenhower to his aide Brigadier General Robert L. Schulz, unsigned, penned in black ink on an off-white 8 x 10.5 she

TLS, one page, 7 x 10.5, personal letterhead, July 28, 1967. Letter to Richard H. Gerdes of the Home Federal Savings and Loan Association of Des Moine

TLS as president, two pages, 7 x 10.25, White House letterhead, December 1, 1960. Letter to his aide Colonel Robert L. Schulz, in part: "As you...

TLS as president, one page, 7 x 10, White House letterhead, January 20, 1961. Historic presidential commendation "for service as Military Aide ...

Important TLS, one page, 7 x 10.25, personal five-star general's letterhead, March 13, 1951. Letter to Lt. Col. Robert L. Schulz, welcoming him ...

Dwight D. Eisenhower's personally-owned set of three personalized golf balls, stamped on the side in red, "Gen. Ike," and marked eithe...

Impressive gift given by Minister of the Army Antonio Barroso y Sánchez-Guerra to President Eisenhower's military aide Robert L. Schulz dur...

Two 'single' sterling silver general star collar insignia worn by General Dwight D. Eisenhower, both marked on the reverse, "Sterling,&...

Gorgeous sterling silver belt buckle presented to Dwight and Mamie Eisenhower by the Nevada Cub Scouts, measuring 3.25 x 2.25, featuring an inlaid Mor

Two items: an unsigned handwritten note written at the top of a TLS addressed to "Mrs. Aristotle Onassis" by Commander Albert L. Casassa, ...

TLS as president signed “John Kennedy,” one page, 6.5 x 8.25, White House letterhead, August 14, 1963. Letter to Ohio Congressman Charles Vanik, writt

Signed book: Profiles in Courage. Later printing. NY: Harper & Brothers, 1956. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6 x 8.5, 266 pages. Signed on the fir...

TLS signed “John,” one page, 8 x 10.5, United States Senate letterhead, March 13, 1956. Letter to noted Bay State politician Andrew R. Quigley, in ful

Sought-after ink signature, "John Kennedy,” on an off-white 3 x 1.75 sheet trimmed from the close of a letter. Impressively cloth-matted and fr...

Rare dipping pen personally owned by President John F. Kennedy. The official 'bill signer' Esterbrook pen measures 6.25? long and features a...

Special assistant and close friend to John F. Kennedy (1912–1998), who was responsible for recording the 'Powers film' that captured the las...

Noteworthy felt tip pen used by President Lyndon B. Johnson to sign the ‘Act to amend and extend Title V of the Higher Education Act of 1965’ (H.R. 10

Typed souvenir presidential resignation, one page, 5 x 8, on mock White House letterhead, dated August 9, 1974 (but signed later). A letter to Secreta

Brief ALS signed “Ron,” one page, 7 x 10, April 10, 1967, written at the bottom of a TLS from Michigan Governor George Romney. Reagan's response...

ALS signed “R.R.,” one page, 4.5 x 8, May 1, 1967. Handwritten draft of a letter to "Mrs. Johnson," in full: "Many thanks for your le...

ALS as president, one page, 3.25 x 5, presidential stationery card, no date. Quick letter to his fishing buddy Robert A. Boilard, in full: "Mer...

TLS, one page, 6.5 x 8.5, personal letterhead, September 9, 1996. Letter to former Florida Congressman William Lehman, in full: "Jeb told me ab...

ALS as president, one page, 6.5 x 4.25, The President stationery card, August 22, 1991. Written from Kennebunkport, a letter to Carmella Rizzo, the re

Large American flag flown over the United States Capitol during the presidency of George W. Bush, approximately measuring 112? x 57.5?, with two brass

Very desirable American flag flown over the United States Capitol during the first presidential inauguration of Barack Obama on January 20, 2009. The

Uncommon color satin-finish 14.25 x 9.25 Associated Press photo of five sets of American Presidents and First Ladies seated in the National Cathedral

Three TLSs from Barbara Bush, with one as First Lady of the United States. The letters, each one page, approximately 6.5 x 8.5, date to 1988, 1990, an

ALS as vice president signed “George,” one page both sides, 6.25 x 4.25, Vice Presidential stationery card, September 22, 1987. Letter to "Sam,...

TLS, one page, 7 x 9.5, U.S. Representative to the United Nations letterhead, March 4, 1971. Letter to Ken Browne, in part: "This is a challeng...

TLS, one page, 6.75 x 9, U.S. Representative to the United Nations letterhead, December 3, 1971. Letter to Ken Browne, in full: "Thank you so m...

Two items: a ballpoint signature, "George Bush," on an off-white 5 x 3 card, with typed notation indicating that the autograph was obtaine...

Two items: a TLS signed "George," one page, 7.5 x 10.5, personal letterhead, December 1, 1980, addressed to Ken Browne, in full: "Tha...

Color semi-glossy 8 x 10 photo of George and Barbara Bush after their time in the White House, inscribed in the lower border in a calligraphic hand,...

Series 1996 fifty-dollar bill, signed on the reverse in black felt tip by George W. Bush. In fine condition, with expected light handling wear.

Official bookplates for Decision Points and Portraits of Courage, each signed in black felt tip by George W. Bush. Also includes two different bookpla

Color glossy 8 x 10 close-up photo of the 43rd President of the United States of America, signed in black felt tip by George W. Bush. In fine conditio

Group lot of five items signed either “Jimmy” or “Jimmy Carter,” including: a pair of color satin-finish photos, 5 x 7 and 7 x 5, showing Jimmy Carter

Four first edition books, each signed on an opening page in ink or felt tip, "J. Carter" or "Jimmy Carter." Titles include: a li...

Executive Mansion card, 4.5 x 2.75, signed neatly in ink, "Grover Cleveland." In fine condition, with old mounting remnants on the reverse.

Signed book: Invitation to the White House. Limited first edition, 'Flatsigned 1st Edition' of 100 copies. NY: Simon & Schuster, 2000. L...

World War II–era broadside in French, featuring a facsimile signature of Lt. Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower, one page, 15 x 20, circa 1942. An order direct

Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 22.75 x 19, June 27, 1960. President Eisenhower appoints Dr. Philip Hauge Abelson as "a Member of the...

Signed book: The White House Years: Mandate for Change, 1953–1956. Limited edition of 1,500 copies (1,434 signed; this copy No. 1110). Garden City: Do

TLS as president signed “D. E.,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal White House letterhead, December 3, 1959. Letter to his deputy assistant, Gerald D. M

TLS as president signed “D. E.,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal White House letterhead, December 15, 1960. Letter to his deputy assistant, Gerald D.

TLS as president signed “D.E.,” one page, 7 x 10.25, White House letterhead, June 9, 1960. Letter to Barry T. Leithead, in part: "I am most gra...

TLS, one page, 6 x 8, Allied Force Headquarters letterhead, May 31, 1943. Letter to Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Campbell, in full: "I think you will be ...

Two coins from the collection of Ike's longtime military aide Robert L. Schulz: a 'first strike' Eisenhower proof silver dollar from 197...

Unusual grouping of 11 ink signatures of Dwight D. Eisenhower on individual off-white slips clipped from the close of letters, each approximately 3.5

Group lot of four ink signatures of Dwight D. Eisenhower on individual off-white slips removed from the close of letters, ranging in size from 3.75 x

Group lot of five ink signatures and inscriptions from Dwight D. Eisenhower on individual slips clipped from the bottoms of matte-finish photos, each

Group lot of seven ink signatures of Dwight D. Eisenhower on individual off-white slips removed from the close of letters, ranging in size from 1.75 x

Brief ALS signed “D,” one page, 8 x 5, no date. Letter to "Bob," in part: "Will you please have prepared a note of thanks to the loca...

ANS signed “DE,” one page, 7 x 10.25, personal letterhead, no date. Brief note to his aide Brigadier General Robert L. Schulz, in full: "Memo f...

Items from the collection of Ike's longtime military aide Robert L. Schulz: a bold ink signature, "Dwight D. Eisenhower," on an off-wh...

Inaugural items from the collection of Ike's longtime military aide Robert L. Schulz: an uncommon gold-tone DC Metropolitan Police badge issued ...

Collection of twenty unstruck matchbooks associated with Dwight D. Eisenhower, including: eighteen white matchbooks featuring the Supreme Headquarters

Unique ticket for the first session of the Republican National Convention in Chicago on July 9, 1952, with the gate, section, and row printed in red,

Signed book: At Ease: Stories I Tell to Friends. First edition. Garden City, NY: Doubleday, 1967. Hardcover, 6.5 x 9.5, 400 pages. Signed on a bookpla