RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts

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