RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts

Confederate cavalry general (1824–1864), killed while leading a charge against a superior attacking force at the Battle of Piedmont. Civil War–dated A

LS in French, signed “Lafayette,” one page, 7.25 x 8.5, May 6, 1829. An intriguing letter regarding an exiled friend. In part (translated): “I would n

War-dated vellum manuscript DS, signed “Lafayette,” one page, 14.25 x 9.25, October 5, 1791. Untranslated official military document, signed by Lafaye

Scarce and extremely desirable handwritten check, 7.75 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Lee, “R. E. Lee,” payable to “Cash—B—Farmers Bank of Va” for $

Ink signature, “R. E. Lee,” on an off-white 3.25 x 2 card, mounted to a mat also featuring an ALS from his son George Washington Custis Lee, signed “G

Partial self-contained partly-printed DS, signed “R. E. Lee, Capt. Engrs.,” one page, 8 x 2.75, no date but circa June 1839. Lee certifies the necessi

War-dated autograph telegram, signed “Loring,” two pages, lightly-lined, 7.75 x 10, April 10, 1865. Colonel Charles G. Loring transcribes the telegram

Major general in the Continental Army (1733-1810) during the American Revolutionary War, known as the officer who formally accepted the British surren

Major general in the Continental Army (1733-1810) during the American Revolutionary War, known as the officer who formally accepted the British surren

ALS, one page, lightly-lined both sides, 5.5 x 9, Piedmont Hotel letterhead, June 1, 1880. Letter to Senator L. Q. C. Lamar, who would later serve on

Choice 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite bust portrait of Meade, boldly signed below the vignette image in black ink, “Geo. G. Meade, Maj Gen’l USA.” Published

American pioneer, soldier, and congressman from Virginia considered one of the most gifted battlefield tacticians of the Revolutionary War (1736–1802)

Desirable collection of ink signatures of five figures of the American Revolution on individual off-white slips, including: Jonathan Trumbull, Ebeneze

French military officer (1725–1807) who made a substantial contribution to the American Revolution, including a leading role in the defeat of Lord Cor

World War II–dated DS in German, signed in pencil, “Rommel,” one page, 8.25 x 11.75, October 2, 1941. Untranslated document awarding the War Merit Cro

Exceptional 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of Scott seated with his sabre by his side, signed on the reverse in bold black ink, “Winfield Scott, 186

Partly-printed pass for the Grand Review of the Armies, 5 x 4.75, filled out and signed in pencil by Sherman, “W. T. Sherman, Maj. Gen’l.” In full: “A

ALS signed “Sherman,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 8 x 9.75, May 1, 1850. Letter to Lieutenant Edward O. C. Ord. In part: “We have hoped till

ALS signed “W. T. Sherman, General,” three pages on two adjoining lightly-lined sheets, 5 x 8, Headquarters, Army of the United States letterhead, Oct

US Army officer (1828–1868) who served in the Seminole Wars and Civil War, as well as in the Old West. Partly-printed DS, signed “A. J. Slemmer, Brig.

British fighter pilot shot down by Baron von Richthofen in 1918 and taken as a prisoner of war. Oval matte-finish 3.75 x 5.25 photo of Sparks in unifo

Fantastic ALS, one page, 5.25 x 9.25, January 5, 1861. Letter to Lieutenant George L. Campbell. In part: “I am fully sensible of the dangers that bese

Scottish-born doctor and military officer (1718–1791) who served under George Washington during the French and Indian War and American Revolution. Man

Vice President of the Confederacy (1812–1883) under Jefferson Davis. ALS, one page both sides, 5 x 8, Liberty Hall, Crawfordville, Georgia, June 14, 1

ALS signed “Alexander H. Stephens, Chairman,” one page, lightly-lined, 4.75 x 8, House of Representatives letterhead, May 2, 1878. Letter to Dr. Henry

ANS signed “Alexander H. Stephens,” on the reverse of Stephens’s personal calling card engraved with his name and title as a congressman of Georgia, 3

Officer dismissed from the US Army for ‘treachery to the flag of his country’ after surrendering his command in Texas to the Confederacy; he subsequen

Civil War–dated manuscript field orders, signed “A. M. Van Dyke, Asst Adj Genl,” one page, 7.75 x 9.75, Head-Quarters Department and Army of the Tenne

Historically important war-dated manuscript general orders, two pages, lightly-lined, 7.75 x 9.75, April 16, 1865. A fair copy of General Orders No. 1

Confederate major general (1836–1906), known as ‘Fightin’ Joe,’ who led his troops in vigorous opposition to Sherman during the Atlanta campaign. AQS,

Collection of four original color World War II posters from 1943-1944, ranging in size from 16 x 22.5 to 22 x 28. The first shows two men working toge

Collection of four original color World War II posters from 1942-1945, ranging in size from 18.75 x 26 to 28.5 x 40. The first shows a grizzled GI hol

Collection of four original color World War II posters from 1943-1945, ranging in size from 18.5 x 26 to 28.5 x 40. The first shows the hand of Uncle

Collection of four original color World War II posters from 1943-1945, ranging in size from 20 x 28 to 24 x 36. The first shows a sailor carrying a la

Collection of four original World War II posters from 1943-1945, ranging in size from 18.5 x 26 to 22 x 28. The first shows a pair of pretty nurses an

Collection of four original World War II posters from 1943 (one undated), ranging in size from 11 x 17 to 40 x 28.5. The first shows a worker on his l

Collection of four original color World War II posters 1943–1944, ranging in size from 11 x 17 to 20 x 28. The first shows an unassuming housewife and

Collection of four original color World War II posters from 1942–1945 (one undated), ranging in size from 11 x 17 to 21 x 28. The first shows two scho

Collection of three original color World War II posters, all from 1942, and ranging in size from 20 x 28 to 28 x 40. Titles are: ‘We Can’t Win Without

Attorney general during the Civil War (1793–1869). War-dated ALS signed “Edw Bates,” one page both sides, 5 x 8, Attorney General’s Office letterhead,

Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Bradley in formal uniform with his medals proudly displayed on his lapel, signed in the lower border in fountain

Two items: war-dated LS signed “Benj. F. Butler,” one page, 5 x 8, Head Quarters Eighteenth Army Corps letterhead, December 10, 1863, in part: “Permis

Collection of five items, each signed by Butler, including: an 1890 TLS concerning election law; an 1873 LS sent to introduce a gentleman who formerly

Italian-American soldier, diplomat, and archaeologist (1832–1904) who received the Medal of Honor for his service during the Civil War and later becam

Lieutenant general (1900–1982) in the Soviet Red Army during World War II known for commanding the 62nd Army during the Battle of Stalingrad. Uncommon

Three items: a glossy 8 x 10 photo of the Hiroshima plume, signed in blue felt tip, “George R. Caron, Hiroshima, 8/16/45”; a satin-finish 10 x 8 photo

Glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed in blue and black felt tip by Paul Tibbets, George Marquardt, and Charles W. Sweeney, each adding his plane and flight ass

American admiral (1801–1870) who was a flag officer of the Navy during the Civil War. Uncommon 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of Farragut with Perci

French military officer (1851–1929) who served as Supreme Commander of the Allied Armies in the final months of World War I. Handsome World War I-era

Prominent American explorer, military officer, and politician (1813–1890). ALS signed “J. C. Fremont, Maj. Gen. USA,” one page, 5.25 x 8, April 4, 186

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

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

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

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

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

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,

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

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

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

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

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,

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…

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

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:

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

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.

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

Union general (1816–1870) whose most decisive victory earned him the sobriquet ‘Rock of Chickamauga.’ War-dated manuscript DS, signed “Geo. H. Thomas,

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

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,

American soldier and statesman (1757–1825) associated with several scandals and controversies, who after his death was discovered to have been a paid

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

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

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,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Collins posing in his white space suit, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rare battery operated ‘Space Commando’ toy made in Japan by Modern Toys, measuring 8? tall, with a wired controller. Includes the original box, measur