RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts

French military officer (1763–1844) who was appointed Marshal of France by Napoleon and later became King of Sweden (as Charles XIV Johan) and King of

Danish physicist (1885–1962) who was awarded the 1922 Nobel Prize in Physics for his theory of atomic structure. Sought-after matte-finish 3 x 4.75 ph

World War II-dated DS in Cyrillic, one page both sides, 8 x 11.25, November 13, 1944. Document awarding Shulim Froymovich Nepomnyeschiy with an order

TLS, one page, 8 x 10, Skibo Castle letterhead, September 22, 1911. Letter to Richard Fleischer, in full: “Your note finds me busily engaged, closing

TLS, one page, 6.5 x 8.5, personal letterhead, April 13, 1909. Letter to Professor Henry Fairfield Osbourne, in full: “Yours of April 11th received. I

Longtime and widely reviled leader of Communist Romania (1918–1989) who was executed following a coup in that country. Glossy 5.5 x 8.5 head-and-shoul

Two items: a desirable matte-finish 3.75 x 5.75 head-and-shoulders photo of Chiang Kai-shek, boldly signed in black ink in Chinese, with reverse beari

Signed book: My Attainment of the Pole. Later printing. NY: Mitchell Kennerley, 1913. Hardcover, 5.5 x 7.75, 610 pages. Neatly signed and inscribed on

ALS signed “D,” four pages on two adjoining black-bordered sheets, 4.5 x 7, September 26, 1852. Letter to Parliamentary Secretary of the Treasury Geor

Two FDCs: one with a cachet honoring Doctors William and Charles Mayo, postmarked September 11, 1964, signed in blue ballpoint, “Francis Crick”; and a

Revolutionary War-dated DS, signed “Oliv: Ellsworth,” one page, 7.5 x 6.25, January 16, 1777. Pay order to State Treasurer John Lawrence for payment t

Second wife of Tsar Paul I of Russia and mother of Tsar Alexander I and Tsar Nicholas I of Russia (1759–1828). Handwritten endorsement in Cyrillic, si

Vintage matte-finish 4.25 x 6.25 photo of an artist’s portrait of Fleming, signed in black ink. In fine condition, with a few faint surface creases an

Bold ink signature, “Felix Frankfurter,” on an off-white Supreme Court card affixed to an attractive 6 x 9.5 album page hand-embellished with a callig

LS, one page, 7.75 x 9.75, February 9, 1807. Letter to Benjamin Austin in Boston, written as secretary of the Treasury. In part: “Enclosed I transmit

Two items: a color glossy 5 x 7 photo of Rajiv Gandhi, nicely signed in blue ink and dated 1990; and an ink signature of Rajiv Gandhi, also dated 1990

Italian patriot and soldier (1807–1882) best known for leading the attack of the ‘Red Shirts’ on Sicily in 1860. Bold ink signature, “G. Garibaldi,” o

Vintage matte-finish 3.75 x 5.75 bust-length portrait of Hahn, signed in the lower border in fountain pen. In fine condition.

Influential American jurist (1872–1961) best known for his opinions on contract law, economics, and the First Amendment. TLS, one page, 5.25 x 6.5, Ju

Collection of five hardcover books, each signed inside in ink by Caroline Kennedy, with titles including: A Patriot’s Handbook (2); Jacqueline Kennedy

King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1760 until his death in 1820, whose reign was most notably marked by the American Revolution. Ink signature, “G

Glossy 9.5 x 6.75 photo of Germany’s president on an official visit to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan in 1985, signed in black ink by King Hussein of

King of Spain (born 1938) who ascended the throne in 1975, two days after the death of Francisco Franco, and oversaw the troubled nation’s transition

King of Great Britain and Ireland (1765–1837) from 1830 to 1837, he earned the sobriquet ‘Sailor King’ for his youthful service in the Royal Navy. ALS

Rare glossy 8 x 10 photo of Land sitting in a chair, signed in black felt tip. Reverse bears an affixed photo caption. In fine condition, with slight

New Hampshire’s second governor (1741–1819), signer of the Constitution, and president pro tempore of the US Senate under George Washington. ALS, one

American showman and performer (1860–1942) best remembered for his Wild West shows and his brief partnership with Buffalo Bill. Ink signature, “G. W.

British surgeon (1827–1912) who innovated the practice of sterile surgery, one of the most important medical advances of the day. ALS signed “Lister,”

Chilean political figure (1849–1910) who served as the president of Chile from 1906 until his death. Ink signature, “Pedro Montt,” on an off-white 6.7

Printed act from New Hampshire, eleven pages, 12.25 x 7.5, March 12, 1768, printed and sold in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, by D. and R. Fowle, 1768. En

Group of six first day covers, each signed by an influential figure, including: Thomas Mann, Hermann Oberth, Albert Sabin, Jonas Salk, William Shockle

Uncommon 4 x 5.75 cardstock photo of the pope emeritus as cardinal, signed in the lower border in black felt tip, “Joseph Card Ratzinger.” In very fin

ALS signed “Rainier de Monaco,” one page both sides, 6 x 8.25, personal monogrammed letterhead, postmarked September 2, 1985. Letter to Lucile Palmaro

Five glossy press photos of Princess Diana in various poses, ranging in size from 5 x 7 to 6 x 8, four showing her alone and one of her with Prince Ch

Lovely coin purse fashioned from fabric removed from one of Queen Victoria’s dresses. The purse measures 4.5 x 3.25 and features a bronze-colored meta

American medical researcher (1906–1993) best known for developing a practical oral polio vaccine. Matte-finish 4.75 x 7 photo of Sabin signing books,

FDC with a cachet honoring the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis, postmarked January 15, 1957, signed in black ink, “Jonas Salk” and “Albert

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Salk posing outdoors, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.

ALS in German, one page both sides, 8.25 x 5.25, May 12, 1956. Untranslated letter to J. Hansegger, with Schweitzer signing his name at the conclusion

Uncommon grouping of eight items, each signed by a notable scientist, consisting mostly of photos and signatures, with some inscribed, including: Linu

Satin-finish 5 x 7 photo of Thatcher in a formal pose, signed in the lower border in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a couple of light creases

Signed book: The Downing Street Years. First edition. London: HarperCollins, 1993. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 914 pages. Signed on the tit

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Thatcher during a speech, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity

Two posters signed in silver ink by Titanic survivor Millvina Dean: a color 38 x 26.5 poster depicting a cross-section of the ship signed in the cente

DS, signed “Dan’l Webster,” one page, 7.75 x 9.75, August 20, 1841. US Department of State document certifying “that N. Callan Jr…is now, and was at t

Two items: a color 5.5 x 3.5 postcard depicting the Holocaust Memorial Museum, signed on the reverse in blue ink by Elie Wiesel and Simon Wiesenthal;

Manuscript DS, signed “Oliv: Wolcott, Jun’r,” one page, 8 x 4.5, January 30, 1782. State of Connecticut pay order, in part: “Pay unto Ralph Pomeroy Es

ALS signed “Nelson & Bronte,” one page, 7.25 x 9, May 13, 1802. Written from Merton, a letter to Robert Brent in London, in full: “I feel and so...

Extremely scarce Revolutionary War–dated ALS signed “Thad’s Cook Col.,” one page, 8 x 12.5, May 7, 1778. Letter to Major General Wadsworth in Durham.

Desirable ink signature, “with my most sincere wishes, Lafayette,” on an off-white 3 x .5 slip. Matted with an engraving of Lafayette to an overall si

Revolutionary War hero (1756–1818) who captured British posts in New York and in the South; he was also the father of Robert E. Lee. Third-person manu

Important Continental Army general (1737–1789) who served continuously from the Lexington Alarm through the British surrender at Yorktown. Revolutiona

Significant ALS signed “Joshua L. Chamberlain,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 8.25 x 10.5, State of Maine Executive Department letterhead, Februa

ALS signed “J. D.,” one page, lightly-lined, 5 x 8, no date. Letter to his nephew and aide-de-camp, Colonel J. Taylor Wood, in full: “I send to you Mr

Desirable 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of Farragut in uniform, signed on the reverse in black ink, “D. G. Farragut, Vice Admiral.” Published by B

Eldest son of Robert E. Lee, who served as a Confederate general and aide-de-camp to Jefferson Davis (1832–1913). DS, signed “G. W. C. Lee, Class of 1

Handwritten note by Longstreet, unsigned, on the reverse of his personal calling card, 3.25 x 2, no date. In full: “The narrative cannot be finished u

Career US Army officer (1828–1864) who served as a general in the Union Army and was killed in action at the Battle of Atlanta—the second highest rank

Civil War-dated ALS signed “S. K. Zook,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 8 x 10, October 16, 1862. Letter to future President of the United State

Partly-printed DS, signed “G. A. Custer,” one page, 11 x 17, June 1, 1874. US Cavalry tobacco return issued at Fort Abraham Lincoln, headed, “Tobacco

Collection of 23 items signed by American WWII fighter aces, predominately on white 5 x 3 cards stamped with aircraft images, including: James D. Bill

Collection of 21 items signed by American WWII fighter aces, predominately consisting of signed cards with a few letters and photos, including: Claren

Collection of 16 items signed by American WWII fighter aces, predominately consisting of signed cards, including: Charles R. Bond, Gerald Brown, Melvi

Semi-glossy 7.75 x 9.5 head-and-shoulders portrait of Bradley wearing his five-star uniform, signed and inscribed in the lower border in black ballpoi

Collection of 16 ink signatures of British World War II military pilots on individual 3.75 x 2.25 cards, including: Paul Brickhill, Humphrey R. Carmic

Collection of seven ink signatures of generals and politicians associated with the Civil War, including: Samuel P. Heintzelman, Fitz John Porter, Lewi

Signed book: Doolittle’s Tokyo Raiders. First edition. Princeton, New Jersey: D. Van Nostrand Company, 1964. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.25 x 9.25,

English general (1738–1805) who fought against Washington during the American Revolution and was finally defeated at Yorktown. Free frank panel, 4.25

Two stamp plates honoring the Great Smokey Mountains printed by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing for the 43rd Annual Convention of the Society of

Three items: a souvenir facsimile copy of Dutch Van Kirk’s flight record, signed in blue felt tip by Dutch Van Kirk and Paul Tibbets; a souvenir TQS o

Powerful glossy 8 x 10 photo of the bombing of Hiroshima, signed in black ink, “George Marquardt, Pilot, #91, ‘Necessary Evil,’” and in blue ink, “Cha

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 leave t

Collection of five commemorative covers honoring the Royal Air Force, each signed by a series of German World War I Pilots, including: Hans Ritter, Fr

TLS signed “Oliver O. Howard,” one page, 8.5 x 10.75, Lincoln Memorial University letterhead, June 6, 1908. Letter to General Horatio C. King, in full

DS, one page, 8 x 10.5, March 29, 1926. An Army Correspondence Courses certificate of completion certifying that Merton J. Rosenbaum of Virginia “has

TLS signed “A. C. McAuliffe,” one page, 5.5 x 7.75, Headquarters Seventh United States Army letterhead, January 22, 1954. Letter to George W. Root, in

Collection of 20 items signed by Medal of Honor recipients, predominately consisting of signed cards with a few photos and FDCs, including: Thomas E.

Two TLSs, both signed “John J. Pershing,” addressed to Elliot T. Barrows. The first, General of the Armies letterhead, dated August 12, 1921, in part:

Bold ink signature, “Respectfully, Yrs.—Winfield Scott, U. S. Army,” on an off-white 4 x 2.5 slip. In fine condition, with light overall wrinkling and

Ink signature, “P. H. Sheridan, Lieut. General, U. S. A.,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2 slip affixed to a slightly larger sheet. In fine condition, with li

ALS signed “Phil,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 8.5, blindstamped monogram letterhead, August 22, 1866. In part: “The Evening before you

Vice president of the Confederacy under Jefferson Davis (1812–1883). Free franked mailing envelope, 5.5 x 3.25, addressed by Stephens to “John L. Step

Collection of four items, consisting of letters and documents related to the US Navy during the mid-19th century: a DS signed “David D. Porter,” one p

Official 16mm film reel produced by the Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces, General Political Warfare Department, held inside a heavy duty 12 x 12 case,

Revolutionary War general (1753–1807) who commanded a company of light infantry and took part in the Battle of Bunker Hill before serving under Israel

Collection of 17 items signed by World War I fighter aces, various formats, including: William Badham (cover), Harold F. Beamish (signature), Joe ‘Chi

Collection of 23 items signed by American WWII aces, consisting of a variety of formats including biographical sheets, covers, signatures, and photos,

DS in Cyrillic, one page both sides, 7.75 x 11.75, November 14, 1951. Zhukov denies the requested promotion of Major Ivan Sergeyevich Goncharenko to L

Program for the second annual History of Aviation Banquet held at The Proud Bird in Los Angeles, California, on August 29, 1987, 8.5 x 11, signed and

French engineer and aviator (1872–1936) who made the first crossing of a large body of water in a heavier-than-air craft when he flew across the Engli

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

Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 Paul Cordes portrait of Lindbergh in a jacket and tie, boldly signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “For Marion Davies, wi

Menu from a banquet honoring Captain Charles Lindbergh at the Savoy Hotel on May 31, 1927, measures 4.75 x 7, signed along the top in fountain pen, “C

Two items: a TLS signed “Charles,” one onionskin page, 8.5 x 11, dated July 18, 1966, addressed to Lucile Butler, in full: “Absence abroad and constan

German aircraft designer and manufacturer (1898–1978) whose planes were used extensively in combat. FDC with a cachet honoring the 70th anniversary of

The Fourth National Bank of Dayton check, 8.75 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Wright, payable to The Dayton Power and Light Company for

Handsome fountain pen signature, “Orville Wright,” on an off-white card, archivally double-matted and framed with a photo of the Wright Brothers’ firs

TLS signed “J. H. Glenn, Jr.,” one page, 8 x 10.5, NASA letterhead, January 15, 1964. Letter to J. Duane Upton, in part: “In answer to your inquiry, I

Dave Scott’s gold-plated Fliteline medallion flown aboard the Gemini 8 mission, approximately 1? in diameter, with a raised insignia of the mission on

TLS signed “Buzz Aldrin, Apollo XI,” one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, September 25, 1997. Letter to Barry Goldman, in part: “I have often desc