RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts

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Headquartered in Boston’s North End, RR Auction is a globally recognized and trusted source for rare documents, manuscripts, autographs, and historic artifacts. Since its inception in 1980, RR has achieved countless record-setting prices in over 425 successful sales, including Truman Capote’s hand-notated manuscript for Breakfast at Tiffany’s for over $300,000, President Kennedy’s 1963 convertible for $318,000, and a pair of Bonnie and Clyde’s guns for over $500,000. Internationally known and frequently featured in all media outlets—with appearances on NBC’s Today Show, CBS This Morning, Fox News, the New York Times Sunday Magazine, and the London Times—RR Auction prides itself on selling authentic material, thoroughly examined by in-house experts and third-party authenticators, to uphold the guarantee of authenticity. With a stunning full-color print catalog and a massive online presence, RR Auction continues to achieve record prices for clients around the world.
ALS - Autograph Letter Signed
ANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
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Iwo Jima: Joe Rosenthal362Iwo Jima: Joe Rosenthal
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FDC with a cachet honoring the Marines, with four Iwo Jima postage stamps, signed in ballpoint, “Rosenthal, AP Photog., Iwo Jima, Feb, 23, 1945.” In f
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Iwo Jima: Joe Rosenthal363Iwo Jima: Joe Rosenthal
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Cardstock 8 x 10.5 photo of the Iwo Jima flag raising as taken by Rosenthal, signed in the lower border in black felt tip, “Joe Rosenthal, Iwo Jima 19
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Gerald Maxwell364Gerald Maxwell
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British fighter ace (1895–1959) during World War I credited with 26 victories. Matte-finish 3.75 x 5.75 photo of Maxwell in uniform, affixed to its or
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
George B. McClellan365George B. McClellan
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Union general (1826–1885) hailed at the beginning of the Civil War as the ‘Young Napoleon,’ who was defeated for the presidency in 1864 by Abraham Lin
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Irwin McDowell366Irwin McDowell
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Career army officer (1818–1885) famous for his defeat during the First Battle of Bull Run. A 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Notman of Boston, signed in t
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
George G. Meade367George G. Meade
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Union general (1815–1872) best known for leading his troops to a commanding victory over Lee’s Confederates at Gettysburg. ALS signed “Geo. G. Meade,
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Wesley Merritt368Wesley Merritt
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Union general (1836–1910) who served in the Civil War and the Spanish-American War, noted for distinguished service in the cavalry. Boldly penned ALS
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Nelson A. Miles369Nelson A. Miles
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American soldier (1839–1925) who is the only man to serve as an officer in the Civil War, Indian Wars, and Spanish-American War. Ink signature, “Nelso
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Edwin D. Morgan370Edwin D. Morgan
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Politician (1811–1883) who served as the 21st governor of New York and was the first and longest-serving chairman of the Republican National Committee
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
John Pope371John Pope
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Kentucky-born Union general (1822–1892) remembered for his defeat at the Second Battle of Bull Run. ALS signed “Jno. Pope,” two pages on two lined adj
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
David D. Porter372David D. Porter
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Admiral (1813–1891) who helped improve the Navy as the superintendent of the US Naval Academy after significant service in the American Civil War. LS,
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
David D. Porter373David D. Porter
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ALS, one page, 8.25 x 13.5, July 7, 1857. Letter to Charles W. Pickering. In part: “In obedience to regulations, the engines were exercised yesterday…
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
David D. Porter374David D. Porter
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Civil War–dated ALS signed “D. D. Porter,” one page, lightly-lined, 7.25 x 8.5, August 24, 1864. Letter to a close friend, regarding a photograph. In
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Hyman Rickover375Hyman Rickover
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TLS signed “H. G. Rickover,” one page, 8 x 10.5, USS Benjamin Franklin letterhead, August 30, 1965. Letter to Congressman F. Bradford Morse. In part:
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
William S. Rosecrans376William S. Rosecrans
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Union general (1819–1898) who, after a long string of victories, was defeated at Chickamauga and relieved of his command. Ink signature, “W. S. Rosecr
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
John M. Schofield377John M. Schofield
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Union general (1831–1906) who served as army commander in Sherman’s Atlanta campaign and who later became general-in-chief of the army. LS signed “J.
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Philip H. Sheridan378Philip H. Sheridan
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ALS signed “P. H. Sheridan,” one page both sides, 5 x 6.5, April 10, 1882. Letter to General Opdycke. In full: “I have read your paper on the Final Ca
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
George H. Thomas379George H. Thomas
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Union general (1816–1870) whose most decisive victory earned him the sobriquet ‘Rock of Chickamauga.’ War-dated manuscript DS, signed “Geo. H. Thomas,
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Lew Wallace380Lew Wallace
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Union general (1827–1905) who became better known as the author of the best-selling novel Ben-Hur. ALS, one page, 6.5 x 11, November 15, 1889. Letter
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Henry Watterson381Henry Watterson
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Confederate officer and journalist (1840–1921) who served under Nathan Bedford Forrest. War-dated ALS, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.25 x 9.25,
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
James Wilkinson382James Wilkinson
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American soldier and statesman (1757–1825) associated with several scandals and controversies, who after his death was discovered to have been a paid
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Amelia Earhart385Amelia Earhart
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Superb pearl-finish 10 x 8 photo of Earhart posing with her Lockheed Electra 10E Special, signed in fountain pen. Affixed to a same-size cardstock she
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Charles Lindbergh386Charles Lindbergh
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DS, signed “C. A. Lindbergh,” one page, 8.5 x 7, October 21, 1954. A standard rental agreement from Aladdin Drivurself System, Inc., in which Lindberg
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Orville Wright387Orville Wright
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Fantastic postal cover, 6.5 x 3.5, postmarked at Kitty Hawk on December 17, 1934, the 31st anniversary of the Wright Brothers’ historic first flight,
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Orville Wright388Orville Wright
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Supremely desirable 5 x 3.75 cardstock photo of man’s first flight at Kitty Hawk on December 17, 1903, nicely signed at the bottom in fountain pen. At
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Wilbur Wright389Wilbur Wright
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Fantastic matte-finish 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo of the pioneer of flight, signed in the lower border in extremely bold black ink, “Yours truly, Wilbur
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
Orville Wright390Orville Wright
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Commemorative postal cover, 6 x 3.5, postmarked at Dayton, Ohio, on December 17, 1928, signed in the upper left in fountain pen, “Orville Wright.” A s
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Graf Ferdinand von Zeppelin391Graf Ferdinand von Zeppelin
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German engineer (1838–1917) who designed the famous rigid airship that bears his name. War-dated ALS in German, signed “G. v. Zeppelin,” one page, 6.2
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 3,500.00
Graf Ferdinand von Zeppelin392Graf Ferdinand von Zeppelin
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German engineer (1838–1917) who designed the famous rigid airship that bears his name. Distinguished 3.5 x 5.25 postcard photo of the famed engineer i
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
John Young395John Young
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Official color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of Young in his Gemini space suit, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip, “To Bill Curtis, Best Regards, John Yo
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Edward Givens and Group 5 Astronauts396Edward Givens and Group 5 Astronauts
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Collection of four postal covers, each postmarked at Houston or Pensacola in March–April 1967, signed in felt tip or ballpoint by pairs of astronauts
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Apollo 9397Apollo 9
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Flown Apollo 9 Robbins medal, approximately 1-inch diameter, with a raised design on the face of the mission insignia. The reverse of the sterling sil
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Apollo 11398Apollo 11
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Signed Apollo 11 ‘Type 1’ insurance cover, 6.5 x 3.5, with a printed color cachet of the moon landing and a July 20, 1969, Houston, Texas, cancellatio
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
Neil Armstrong399Neil Armstrong
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Official color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of Armstrong in his white space suit, trimmed to a size of 6 x 8.25, signed in blue felt tip. Photo is affixed t
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Neil Armstrong400Neil Armstrong
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TLS, one page, 8.5 x , personal letterhead, December 1, 1988. Letter to Ms. Hester’s middle school class. In part: “I am very pleased to learn of your
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Neil Armstrong401Neil Armstrong
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Russian commemorative cover featuring an affixed 1969 postage stamp depicting Earth from outer space, 6 x 4.25, signed in the lower left in black felt
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Neil Armstrong402Neil Armstrong
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Choice ballpoint signature, “Neil Armstrong, Apollo 11,” on an off-white 6 x 3.75 album page bearing a collector’s date notation of September 10, 1971
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Buzz Aldrin403Buzz Aldrin
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Iconic color satin-finish 16 x 20 photo of Aldrin standing on the lunar surface, with Neil Armstrong reflected in his visor, signed in black felt tip,
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Michael Collins404Michael Collins
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Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Collins posing in his white space suit, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition.
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Apollo 12405Apollo 12
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Unusual color satin-finish 13.25 x 10.5 photo of the ALSEP deployment labeled in detail, affixed to a 19.5 x 15.5 mount, signed on the mount in black
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Apollo 13406Apollo 13
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An 8 x 8 swatch of flown Beta cloth, with a 3.5? diameter Apollo 13 mission emblem printed in the center, flown into lunar orbit on board the Apollo 1
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,000.00
Apollo 15407Apollo 15
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Supremely desirable flown flown American flag, 11.5 x 7.75, signed and flight-certified in blue ballpoint by Commander David Scott, “This flag was flo
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 6,000.00
Apollo 15408Apollo 15
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Apollo 15 Robbins Medal, approximately 1.5? diameter, with a raised design on the face of the Apollo 15 mission insignia. The reverse of the sterling
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Dave Scott409Dave Scott
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Color 8.5 x 11 cardstock photo honoring RCA’s contributions to the Apollo program, signed in blue felt tip, “The first color TV camera on The Moon, Th
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Dave Scott410Dave Scott
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Photo booklet entitled ‘Apollo 15: At Hadley Base,’ published by the NASA’s office of public affairs in 1971, 32 pages, 12 x 9, signed on the front co
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Charlie Duke411Charlie Duke
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Flown St. Christopher statue carried to the lunar surface by Duke on board the Apollo 16 Lunar Module Orion. Statue measures approximately one-inch hi
Estimate : 12,000.00 - 14,000.00
Al Worden412Al Worden
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Flown fabric flag of Barbados carried on board Apollo 15, 6 x 4.25, signed and flight-certified in black ink by Command Module Pilot Al Worden, “Flown
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
STS-1413STS-1
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Unflown STS-1 Robbins medal, approximately 1.5? in diameter, with a raised design on the face featuring the mission insignia. The reverse is encircled
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Christa McAuliffe414Christa McAuliffe
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ALS signed “Christa,” one page, 6 x 8.5, September 7. Don LeBrun, friend and colleague of McAuliffe’s at Concord High School in New Hampshire. In part
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,200.00
Space415Space
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Rare battery operated ‘Space Commando’ toy made in Japan by Modern Toys, measuring 8? tall, with a wired controller. Includes the original box, measur
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00