RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts featuring Presidents and Animation

Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of William Rehnquist seated at his desk, signed in the lower border in fountain pen,"William H. Rehnquist.&qu...

British businessman, mining magnate, and politician in southern Africa (1853–1902) who served as Prime Minister of the Cape Colony from 1890 to 1896.

ANS signed "B. Russell," on the reverse of an off-white 5.5 x 3.5 postcard. The reverse bears a typed question: "My subject at the Lu...

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

Representative from Pennsylvania (1792-1868) who opposed fugitive slave laws and urged emancipation. ALS, one page, 7.75 x 5, July 26, 1841. In full:

Attorney and politician (1745–1819) who served as the sixth and tenth governor of Massachusetts. Partly-printed DS, one page, 9.75 x 14.5, February 28

Collection of 23 items signed by a distinguished Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, consisting mostly of letters, photos, and Supreme Court cards

Members of the Imperial House of Japan, Takahito (1915–2016) was the youngest son of Emperor Taisho and brother of Hitohito; his widow Yuriko (born 19

Highly skilled and influential diplomat (1754–1838) who served the French government from the reign of Louis XVI through that of Louis-Philippe. Manus

TLS signed “Margaret H. Thatcher,” one page, 7.5 x 9.5, House of Commons letterhead, September 13, 1961. Letter to Miss V. E. Watson, in part: "...

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

The sixth vice president of the United States under James Madison, who also served as the fourth governor of New York (1774–1825). Partly-printed DS,

Collection of vintage vacuum tube devices, including: two "C.R.T. Register/Gate" units for analog computers with vacuum tube operational a...

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 ...

Founder of IBM (1874–1956), he built the firm into one of the most powerful companies in the world, was one of the richest men of his time, and called

Signed book: Trial and Error: The Autobiography of Chaim Weizmann, in Two Volumes. First edition, limited issue, numbered 174/500. NY: Harper & ...

Holocaust survivor, Nazi hunter, and writer (1908–2005). Two different 4 x 6 lightweight cardstock photos of Simon Wiesenthal, each signed in the lowe

Partly-printed DS, signed "Oliv: Wolcott Jun," one page, 6.5 x 5.5, April 10, 1783. Connecticut interest pay table document issued to Sayb...

Two glossy 10 x 8 photos: one showing the Apple-1 computer, signed in blue felt tip, "Apple I, Woz"; and one of Wozniak and Steve Jobs tog...

Politician (1905-1993) who succeeded Chiang Kai-shek as President of the Republic of China, serving from 1975 to 1978. Scarce matte-finish 4 x 6 photo

Commodore in the United States Navy (1759–1818) who served in the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812. Partly-printed DS, in Spanish, one page, 5.75

Irish-born sea captain (1745–1803) who commanded a number of American vessels during the Revolutionary War. Among other accomplishments, he successful

Famed Rhode Island commodore (1718–1802) who served as Commander in Chief of the Continental Navy during the American Revolutionary War. Revolutionary

Revolutionary War general from Massachusetts (1747–1809) who led his regiment in the Philadelphia campaign of 1777, at Monmouth and Rhode Island in 17

Nicknamed 'Light-Horse Harry,' Lee (1756–1818) was a Revolutionary War hero who captured British posts in New York and in the South; he late...

Nicknamed 'Light-Horse Harry,' Lee (1756–1818) was a Revolutionary War hero who captured British posts in New York and in the South; he late...

Planter, soldier, and politician (1732–1792) who served as a major general during the Revolution and later served as governor of Maryland. ALS signed

Officer in the Continental Army and in the Continental Navy during the Revolutionary War (1751–1813), who went on to command the USS Constitution from

Officer of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War (1752–1810) and second cousin to President George Washington. ADS, signed “W. Wa

Commander (1733–1819) of the Continental Navy during the Revolutionary War, remembered for sinking a British ship in the Gaspee Affair of 1772, a sign

Ink signatures of the dueling US naval officers, "Stephen Decatur" and "James Barron," on individual off-white slips applied to ...

American commodore (1773–1843) who commanded the Constitution during the War of 1812. LS, one page, 7.25 x 9.5, March 26, 1832. Letter to John Cassidy

American military officer (1785–1819) who served in the War of 1812 and earned the title ‘Hero of Lake Erie’ for leading American forces in a decisive

Union general (1805-1871) in command of Fort Sumter who refused a formal demand for his surrender, leading to the bombardment of the fort and start of

Partly-printed DS, signed "S. Vansickle," one page, 9.5 x 8.25, July 19, 1865. A "Duplicate Amnesty Oath" sworn at Galveston, Te...

Hand-addressed mailing envelope, 5.5 x 3, penned by George A. Custer to his wife, “Mrs. Genl. Custer, Ft. Riley, K.,” with annotations in another hand

Extraordinary ALS signed “John H. Brooks,” 24 total pages on a set of six 5 x 8 sheets, lightly lined, (the first 11 pages in ink, the balance in grap

ALS signed “R. E. Lee,” one page both sides, 7 x 9.25, November 14, 1865. Letter to Colonel Charles Marshall, in part: "I am very glad you have...

Broadside circular of the historic "Congratulatory Order from General Custer," one page, 6 x 9.5, dated at the Third Cavalry's headqua...

French-born military officer (1837–1915) who fought at Chickamauga, Atlanta, and elsewhere during the Civil War. After becoming 2nd Lieutenant of Comp

Civil War-dated ALS signed “Rice C. Bull,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, August 9, 1863. Letter to his brother, Gordon Bull, in full: &...

Brother-in-law of George Custer who was killed along with Custer at the Battle of the Little Bighorn (1845–1876). Scarce ink signature as 1st Lieutena

Military officer (1842–1876) and Custer loyalist who was killed in action as captain of Company F at Little Bighorn. Ink signature as captain of the 7

Collection of seven items signed by either General George C. Marshall or one of his peers, consisting of letters, statements, and an off-white 3.5 x 1

Handsome vintage matte-finish 10.5 x 13.5 oversized portrait of York by the Jack Clifford photography studio, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, ...

Historic matte-finish 13.75 x 10.5 photo of Fleet Admiral Chester Nimitz signing the Japanese surrender aboard the USS Missouri on September 2, 1945,

World War II-dated mailing envelope from the War Department, 9 x 4, addressed in a secretarial hand to "Mrs. G. S. Patton, Jr., 2535 Belmont Rd...

First wife of Napoleon and thus the first empress of the French (1763–1814). Scarce LS in French, signed “Josephine,” one page, 8.75 x 14.5, March 3,

Military leader and politician (1583-1634) who offered his services during the Thirty Years' War to the Holy Roman Emperor Ferdinand II. He beca...

Model 1816 flintlock pistol manufactured by Simeon North of Middletown, Connecticut, for the US Government circa 1817. The pistol is 54 caliber with 9

Group lot of six items signed by a noted American Admiral, consisting mostly of cards and letters ranging in size from 3.5 x 2 to 5 x 8, with signers

Group lot of nine items signed by an acclaimed American General, ranging in size from 3 x .75 to 8 x 10, with signers including: Omar Bradley (ISP, ma

Group of three ink signatures of early American military officers on individual clipped slips, including: William Bainbridge, remembered for his victo

Union general (1824–1863) in the Army of the Potomac during the Civil War who was killed at the Battle of Chancellorsville. ALS signed “H. G. Berry,”

American naval officers who fought the Barbary pirates in the early 19th century. Interesting dual ALS signed “A. Murray" and "J. Biddle,”...

Glossy 10 x 8 group photo of the crew of the B-29 bomber Bockscar, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip, "To Richard Johnson—Pleasure meeting ...

Glossy 10 x 8 photo of the B-29 bomber Bockscar on the tarmac, signed in blue ballpoint, "Chas. W. Sweeney, Aircraft Commander, 8/9/45." I...

Group lot of six items signed by a noted British Officer, mostly consisting of cards or sheets ranging in size from 2.25 x 1 to 8 x 10, with signers i

Two signatures of British figures who played a role in the American Revolutionary War: an ink signature of the British general who surrendered at York

United States naval officer (1756–1826) who fought in the Continental Navy during the Revolutionary War. Captured by the enemy in 1777, while serving

Commander of American naval forces in Lake Erie during the War of 1812, especially noted for his controversial actions during the Battle of Lake Erie

Satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Enola Gay pilot Paul Tibbets and Bockscar pilot Charles Sweeney shaking hands just before Sweeney's flight to Nagas...

Glossy 10 x 8 photo of the Boeing B-29 Superfortress 'Enola Gay' from the side, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip by its famous pilot, &...

Massachusetts soldier (1739–1817) and captain of a company of minutemen who answered the Lexington alarm in April 1775; he went on to serve as an offi

Army officer (1896–1970) who headed the Manhattan Project and oversaw the construction of the Pentagon. Grouping of material related to correspondence

Army officer (1896–1970) who headed the Manhattan Project and oversaw the construction of the Pentagon. Fountain pen signature, "L. R. Groves, ...

Appealing group lot of five FDCs with cachets honoring the Marines or the Battles of Iwo Jima, each signed in ink or ballpoint by a notable figure fro

Glossy 8.25 x 10 photo of Joe Rosenthal posing with his family in front of the Marine Corps War Memorial, a bronze statue inspired by Rosenthal'...

Two items: an ALS by Thomas ap Catesby Jones, a naval officer during the War of 1812 who later seized the port of Monterey during the Mexican-American

Veteran of the Seminole and Mexican-American Wars (1818–1861) who was the first Union general to be killed in the American Civil War and is noted for

Vintage matte-finish 6 x 8 full-length photo of Bernard Montgomery wearing his military uniform later into his career, signed in fountain pen, "...

ALS, one page both sides, 5.5 x 7.25, 7 Westminster Gardens letterhead, March 29, 1947. Letter to Mr. Salisbury, in full: "Thank you for your l...

Group lot of five TLSs, two signed photos, and one clipped signature, each signed in fountain pen, "Mountbatten of Burma." The letters, fi...

Union Trust Company of the District of Columbia check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Pyle, "Ernest T. Pyle," payable to Dr. George...

Two items: a TLS signed "M. B. Ridgway," one page, 7.25 x 9.75, General Headquarters, Far East Command letterhead, January 13, 1952, in fu...

British Army officer during the Second World War (1896–1974) who played an important role in the East African, North African and Italian Campaigns. Tw

Commodore in the US Navy (1772–1838) who served in the Quasi-War with France, both Barbary Wars in North Africa, and the War of 1812 with Britain, and

LS signed “W. T. Sherman,” one page, 5.25 x 8, May 20, 1889. Letter to Henry M. Cist, the corresponding secretary of the Society of the Army of the Cu

Commodore (1750–1829) of the United States Navy who distinguished himself in the Quasi-War with France and later supervised the construction of the Wa

American naval officer (1755–1822) who operated as a privateer during the Revolutionary War and was one of the first six commanders appointed to the n

Third-person ALS, one page, 4.5 x 7.25, July 6, 1843. Response to a letter from "Mr. Blakeley," refusing to get involved in a matter regar...

Medal of Honor-winning military officer and physician (1860-1927) who served as Army Chief of Staff and then Governor-General of Cuba and the Philippi

Limited edition 11 x 8.5 print showing Jane Caron Wunder's artistic depiction of the 'FIFI,' a Boeing B-29 Superfortress of the Confeder...

Pamphlet for the Rotary Club of Boston's Aviation Day on January 24, 1934, featuring the 'transatlantic aviatrix' as a special guest, 4 ...

Vintage fountain pen signature of the legendary aviatrix, "Amelia M. Earhart,” on an off-white 4.25 x 3 slip. In very good to fine condition, w...

Two items: a printed 'thank you' card, 4.5 x 3.5, signed in fountain pen by Ernst A. Lehmann, with the card reading: "With the 'Hin...

English aviatrix (1903-1941) who became the first female pilot to fly alone from Britain to Australia; she later drowned after bailing out over the Th

Air Mail envelope with a stamped FAM 5 cachet, postmarked at Miami, Florida on February 4, 1929, signed in the upper left corner in black ink, "...

Appealing 5.5 x 8 book photo of Igor Sikorsky holding a model helicopter, signed in black felt tip, "I. Sikorsky, June 2, 1972." In fine c...

Two color glossy 12 x 8 photos, one showing the Solar Impulse experimental solar-powered aircraft flying over the Golden Gate Bridge, and the other de

Sister (1874–1929) of Wilbur and Orville Wright, who joined them in Pau, France, for their 1909 demonstration flights and was an early passenger in th

Scarce book in French: Les Freres Wright & Leur Oeuvre by Georges Bia. Paris: Librairie des Sciences Aeronautiques, 1910. Softcover, 7 x 10.5, 5...

Booklet in French entitled Construction et Manoeuvres de l'Aeroplane Wright, Monographies d'Aviation #5, by A. Bracke, 6 x 8.75, 16 pages, p...

Union Trust Co. bank check, 8 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Wright, "Orville Wright," payable to Lottie Jones for $6.25, D...

Signed book: From the Earth to the Moon. Third edition. London: Sampson Low, Marston & Company, 1874. Hardcover, 5.5 x 8, 323 pages. Signed on p...

Wonderful color 16.5 x 21.5 poster for the Apollo Reunion held in Washington, D.C. on July 16, 1986, showing three young children gazing up at a full

Cosmonaut Nikolai Budarin's EVA Orlan space suit glove worn during his EVA spacewalk as part of the Mir EO-25 mission, signed under the Velcro-c...

Superb complete set of 12 photographs signed by each moonwalker from the historic Apollo mission, with photos in various finishes and ranging in size

Yury Onufriyenko’s blue flight jacket worn aboard the Soyuz TM-23 spacecraft en route to the Mir space station as part of the Mir EO-21 mission, featu

American pilot and physicist (1921-1966) who reached the edge of outer space on two separate X-15 aircraft flights in 1963; he tragically passed away