RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts Featuring WWII

A typical federal revolver cartridge box with small “US” and “T. J. Shepard” inspector cartouche on the outside of the cover flap. The leather is in g

A belt-mounted revolver cartridge box with embossed “USN” on the cover flap, intended to hold six boxes of percussion revolver cartridges. The inner f

A beaver fur stovepipe top hat with 6 1/2? high, cylindrical crown that exhibits a slight flare near the top, and a 2? wide brim. The fur is mostly pr

World War II-dated TLS, one page, 6 x 8, Headquarters 15th Army Group letterhead, March 19, 1945. Letter to Master Jay Sutcliffe, in full: "I h...

Congressman, speaker of the House, and vice president under U. S. Grant (1823–1885). Superb 2.5 x 4 photo of Colfax in a suit and bow tie, signed in i

ALS signed “P. R. R.,” four pages, 7.75 x 12.25, July 29, 1861. Just days after Bull Run, a member of the "Home Guard" from Henry County, ...

General during the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 (1751-1829) who served as secretary of war under Thomas Jefferson. Manuscript DS, signed “H.

American admiral (1837-1917) best known for his fabled victory at the Battle of Manila Bay during the Spanish-American War. ALS, four pages on two adj

World War II-dated TLS signed “J. H. Doolittle,” one page, 8 x 10.5, Headquarters, Northwest African Strategic Air Force letterhead, June 12, 1943. Le

General of the United States Army Air Force (1896–1987) who commanded the Eighth Air Force during World War II. Matte-finish 11 x 13.75 photo of Eaker

Collection of five postal covers with postmarks honoring the 50th anniversary of the Enola Gay's historic flight, individually signed in ink by ...

Commemorative cover honoring the 50th anniversary of the atomic bombs ending World War II, signed in blue and black felt tip by Enola Gay and Bockscar

Group of nine covers (both postcards and envelopes) signed by crewmen of the Enola Gay and Bockscar, including: Paul W. Tibbets; George R. Caron; Thom

Five items signed by the Enola Gay crewmen: a ballpoint signature, "Paul Tibbets," on a white 5 x 3 card; a ballpoint signature, "Geo...

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

Two unusual flown airmail covers: one with information filled out in Tibbets's hand, carried on a Learjet 24D for business trip from Columbus, O...

Confederate general and politician (1806-1863) who served as secretary of war under President Buchanan, the 31st governor of Virginia, and lost the cr

One of Japan's most skilled fliers, Fuchida (1902–1976) commanded the air attack against Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, and was the last to l...

Civil War-related manuscript DS, signed “Corp'l Geo. C. Carson,” one page, 8 x 12.5, no date. A statement of gallantry for Major General Samuel ...

Union general (1825–1888) who fought at Bermuda Hundred and Drewry's Bluff. He was severely injured in his pursuit of Jubal Early in the Shenand...

Major General (1836–1905) in Cuba's Ten Years' War against Spain who was also Cuba's military commander during their War of Independence...

Major General (1836–1905) in Cuba's Ten Years' War against Spain who was also Cuba's military commander during their War of Independence...

Major General (1836–1905) in Cuba's Ten Years' War against Spain who was also Cuba's military commander during their War of Independence...

Distinguished general (1848-1896) who was second-in-command of the Cuban army during the War of Independence against Spain. Untranslated manuscript DS

Army officer (1896–1970) who headed the Manhattan Project and oversaw the construction of the Pentagon. Free-franked airmail cover with a colorful pri

Army officer (1896–1970) who headed the Manhattan Project and oversaw the construction of the Pentagon. Official War Department mailing envelope, 9.5

TLS signed “Yours ever, Sherfield,” one page, 8 x 10, 100 Wood Street letterhead, November 26, 1968. Letter to Lieutenant General Leslie Groves from R

Matte-finish 8 x 10 close-up photo of Fleet Admiral William F. Halsey in his military uniform, signed in fountain pen, "W. F. Halsey." In ...

Career United States Army officer (1830–1887) who served in the Indian Wars, as a Union general in the American Civil War, and as Chief Signal Officer

Lawyer, teacher, and Confederate officer (1823–1895) most active in the Virginia area. ALS signed “J. D. Imboden,” one page both sides, 8 x 10.5, Sep

Civil War–period canteen, maker marked “J.C. Johnson & Co. / Feb. 5, 1865,” on the spout (one of 100,000 canteens manufactured under a February,...

American photographer (1911–2006) who received the Pulitzer Prize for his iconic World War II photograph of the flag raising atop Mount Suribachi duri

American lawyer, soldier, and writer (1829–1903) who served as a brigadier general in the Confederate Army, commanding the 1st Maryland Infantry. ALS,

Confederate cavalry general (1824–1864) killed while leading a charge against a superior attacking force at the Battle of Piedmont. Third-person ADS,

Confederate cavalry general (1824–1864) killed while leading a charge against a superior attacking force at the Battle of Piedmont. ALS signed “W. E.

American soldier (1807–1891)who served as a brigadier general in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He played a prominent role in several m

Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10.25 head-and-shoulders portrait of the American five-star general, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "To Don Ran...

Pioneering naval officer, meteorologist, and oceanographer (1806-1873) who published the first textbook of modern oceanography. Civil War–dated ALS si

Union General (1835-1917) and member of the illustrious 'Fighting McCooks' family, who participated at Perryville, Stones River, Lookout Mou...

Remarkable archive of written material and artifacts belonging to Union soldier William H. McCormick, Company K of the 13th Michigan Infantry, consist

German general (1848–1916) who served as the Chief of the German General Staff from 1906 to 1914. LS in German, signed “v. Moltke,” one page, 5.75 x 7

Vintage matte-finish 9 x 11 photo of Montgomery in uniform, signed and inscribed in fountain pen "To: Dick Tomes, from his Godfather, Montgomer...

Senator from Alabama and Confederate General (1824-1907) in the Confederate Army during the Civil War. ALS signed “Jno. T. Morgan,” one page, 5 x 6.75

Career US Army officer (1821–1878) who fought in the Mexican-American War and Civil War, fighting in the Peninsula Campaign and at the Siege of Suffol

Color semi-glossy 8 x 10 photo of General Powell in his four-star military uniform, signed in the lower border in black felt tip, "Colin L. Pow...

Brigadier general (1829–1909) in the Union Army during the American Civil War, who later served as the US Commissioner of Internal Revenue, as a US Re

Texas politician (1818-1905) who served as Postmaster General of the Confederacy. TLS, two pages, 8 x 11, Railroad Commission of Texas letterhead, Jan

TLS signed “H. G. Rickover,” one page, 7 x 8, United States Atomic Energy Commission letterhead, December 8, 1964. Letter to Lieutenant General Leslie

TLS signed “Ridgway,” one page, 7 x 9, Department of the Army, Office of the Chief of Staff letterhead, September 22, 1949. Letter to Lieutenant Gener

Three items: a TLS signed "M. B. Ridgway," one page, 7.25 x 10, Headquarters of the Eighth United States Army letterhead, January 21, 1951...