RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts

ALS signed “Charlie Lucky Luciano,” one page, 5.75 x 8.25, September 10, 1959. Letter to John A. Fischback, in full: "I received your note and ...

American military pilot (1929-1977) who attained worldwide notoriety in 1960 when the U-2 spy plane he was piloting was shot down over the Soviet Unio

Manuscript DS, signed at the conclusion, “Tho: Newton, attorney for the Defendt,” one page, 9 x 2.5, April, 1718. Legal document relating to the case

British industrialist and engineer (1810–1900) who invented high-pressure hydraulic machinery and revolutionized the design and manufacture of guns, a

ALS, one page, 5 x 8, Supreme Court letterhead, January 15, 1933. Letter to American Zionist David Freiberger, in part: "I have seen Cornfeld&#...

Old West lawman (1846–1931) who was deputy sheriff in Tombstone when the gunfight at the O.K. Corral took place. Handsome color 3.5 x 5.5 postcard sho

Collection of seven ink signatures of 18th and 19th century British prime ministers on clipped slips and free franks, including: Sir Robert Walpole (1

Three items signed by British princesses: a third-person ALS by Victoria, Princess Royal, signed within the text, "The Crown Princess," on...

TLS signed “W. J. Bryan,” one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, February 4, 1922. Letter to Sharpless Dodson Green, a public school administrator f

Two items: an ALS signed "Andy Card," one page, 7 x 5 July 31, 2015, personal stationery card, in full: "Thank you for your kind note...

ALS signed “Benjamin N. Cardozo,” two pages, 5 x 6.5, personal monogrammed letterhead, September 8, 1937. Letter to Harold Shapiro, apparently in refe

Renowned jeweler (1878–1964) who founded the New York branch of the legendary French luxury-goods emporium that had been created by his father. Partly

Collection of 15 items signed in ink or felt tip by a notable Civil Rights activist, with the majority on 5 x 3 cards, and several inscribed. Signers

Attractive glossy 8 x 10 photo of Cousteau smiling in a close-up pose, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition.

Canadian-born British shipping magnate (1787–1865) who founded the pioneering steamship line that still bears his name. Scarce ink signature, “Kind re

Signed book: The Astonishing Hypothesis: The Scientific Search for the Soul. Later printing. NY: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1994. Hardcover with d...

Signed book: The Double Helix: A Personal Account of the Discovery of the Structure of DNA. Book club edition. NY: Atheneum, 1968. Hardcover with dust

Partly-printed DS, signed “Wm. G. Fargo,” one page, 12 x 9.5, December 15, 1868. Stock certificate for one half of a share in the American Merchants U

Economist, public official, and diplomat (1908–2006) who was a leading proponent of 20th-century American liberalism. Matte-finish 8 x 10 head-and-sho

Italian patriot and soldier (1807–1882) best known for leading the attack of the 'Red Shirts' on Sicily in 1860. LS in French, signed “G. Ga...

Two photos: an 11 x 8.5 heavy paperstock photo collage of members of the Hell's Angels, signed in black felt tip by Sonny Barger, the founding m...

Color glossy 6.5 x 8 photo of Hoover affixed to its original 9 x 11.25 mount, signed and inscribed on the mount in fountain pen, “To Sheila & La...

Six items, comprising five TLSs and a signed photo: a 1957 TLS to Priscilla A. Cameron, in part: “You are advised your resignation as a Clerk–Typist i

Vintage matte-finish 3.25 x 5.25 postcard photo of Kaiser Wilhelm II in uniform, signed vertically in fountain pen. In fine condition.

Partly-printed DS, signed “George R. I.,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 8 x 13.25, June 20, 1919. King George grants Hugh Fraser license &quo...

Postal cover, 5.75 x 3.75, postmarked at Point Reyes Station, California, on June 16, 1979, signed in black ballpoint, "Titanic Survivor, Edwin...

Italian physicist and inventor (1874–1937) who devoted his life to experiments in wireless communication, and was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1909. Bol

Reviled American legislator (1908-1957) whose dogged pursuit and persecution of would-be Communists in the early 1950s remains one of the most notorio

Uncommon 8.5 x 11 heavy paperstock photo of three images of Special Agent In Charge Jerry Parr pushing President Reagan into a limousine during the 19

Fifteenth child (1783–1810) of King George III and Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz who died at the age of 27. ALS signed “Amelia,” three pages on tw

Journalist and newspaper publisher (1847–1911) who established the Pulitzer Prize 'for the encouragement of public service, public morals, Ameri...

American firearms manufacturer (1819–1892). Cashier of Ilion Bank check, 6.5 x 2.5, filled out and signed by Remington, "S. Remington," pa...

Glossy 10 x 8 half-length photo of Salk standing in his laboratory, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition.

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

Scarce 2.5 x 3.75 carte-de-visite portrait of the Confederate general in a bust-length pose, floridly signed in ink, "G. T. Beauregard, 1868.&q...

Manuscript DS, signed "T. J. Jackson, 1st Lt. 1st Arty, AAQM," one page, 7.75 x 9.75, May 20, 1848. Jackson, stationed in Mexico City, con...

Union general (1819-1893) who commanded a division at Gettysburg and has controversially been credited with the invention of baseball. ALS, one page,

Beautifully engraved partly-printed vellum DS, signed “R. E. Lee,” as superintendent of West Point, one page, 20.75 x 25, June 17, 1853. United States

ALS signed "Ira H. H.," two pages, 6.25 x 10, July 26, no year. Letter to his parents and brothers, in full (spelling and grammar retained...

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

Vintage matte-finish 13.75 x 10.5 photo of Nimitz signing the Japanese surrender aboard the USS Missouri, signed and inscribed in black ink, "T...

War-dated hand-addressed envelope panel, 4.5 x 2.5, addressed by Nelson to "Lieut. Brown R.N., Transport Office, Liverpool," adding the da...

Contemporary manuscript copy of a Horatio Nelson's last written words, entered in his diary as the Battle of Trafalgar began, one page, 9.75 x 1...

Japanese naval hero (1848-1934) who led his country's fleet to victory in the Russo-Japanese War. Vintage matte-finish 8.75 x 11.75 half-length ...

American general (1726–1783) who served during the Revolutionary War and claimed the disputed title of Earl of Stirling. Rare ink signature, "S...

British Field Marshal (1861-1936) who led the Egyptian Expeditionary Force in Palestine and Syria during World War I. ALS signed “Allenby,” one page,

British military officer and founder of the world scouting movement (1857–1941). TLS, two pages, 8 x 10, The Boy Scouts Association letterhead, Novemb

One of Napoleon's favorite marshals (1753–1815) who served as his chief of staff from the start of his first Italian campaign in 1796 until his ...

Matte-finish 8 x 10 bust-length portrait of Bradley wearing his five-star military uniform, signed and inscribed in the lower border in black ballpoin

Fascinating collection of handwritten letters from the Civil War period, twelve total pages, dated between 1861 and 1864. The items vary between brief

Collection of eight items, consisting mostly of slips or cards, ranging in size from 3 x 1.75 to 3.5 x 8.5, each signed in ink by a notable Civil War

Revolutionary war figure (1756–1838) who served as Captain of George Washington's Life Guard; he was grandfather of Schuyler Colfax, the 17th Vi...

Scarce LS in French, signed “Prince d'Eckmuhl,” one page, 7.75 x 12.25, June 30, 1815. Letter to General Desfourneaux, in part (translated): &qu...

French general and military leader (1768–1800) who remains a major figure of the French Revolution. Rare manuscript DS, in French, signed “Desaix,” on

Glossy 10 x 8 photo of the crew of the Enola Gay posing below the aircraft, signed in blue felt tip, "Dutch Van Kirk," "Tom Ferebee,&...

Field marshal and commander-in-chief of the British expeditionary forces in France and Flanders during WWI (1861–1928). Third-person ALS signed within

ALS signed “Winf'd S. Hancock,” one page both sides, 5.5 x 8.5, June 20, 1882. Letter to General Henry L. Abbot, commanding officer of the Torpe...

Personal flag of a Japanese soldier, measuring approximately 28 x 26.5, which would have been carried for good luck during World War II. It was custom

Program for an American Legion dinner honoring General MacArthur held at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles on January 26, 1955, four pages, 7.25 x 1

Unsigned handwritten address by Horatio Nelson, "Mrs. Colman, St. James's Place," on an off-white 4.75 x 1.25 slip affixed to a trimme...

Kentucky-born Union general (1822–1892) remembered for his defeat at the Second Battle of Bull Run. Ink signature, "Jno. Pope, Maj. Genl. U.S.A...

Union general (1819-1898) who, after a long string of victories, was defeated at Chickamauga and relieved of his command. Uncommon ink signature, &q...

Union general (1813-1864) who was killed by Confederate sharpshooters at the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, ironically while berating his men for

Collection of 12 items, consisting mostly of slips or cards, ranging in size from 3.25 x 1.5 to 6.5 x 3.5, each signed in ink by a notable hero of the

Japanese naval hero (1848-1934) who led his country's fleet to victory in the Russo-Japanese War. Vintage ink signature, "Count Togo,” on t...

Two Vietnam-era flags: a 50-star American flag, measuring approximately 60 x 35, exhibiting substantial wear including several large tears and holes t

Clergyman (1762–1864) who entered the Continental Army at age 16 and was one of just seven Revolutionary War veterans who survived into the age of pho

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

Grouping of six items, ranging in size from 3.5 x 2 to 8 x 10.5, each signed in ink by a notable hero of World War I, including: Tasker H. Bliss (card

Collection of sixteen items, ranging in size from 3.5 x 2 to 8 x 10, each signed in ink by one or more notable heroes of World War II, including: Jame

Two items: a 6 x 3.5 commemorative cover with a cachet honoring English aviation pioneer Alan Cobham's First United States Overland Flight, init...

Vintage glossy 3.25 x 4 silver gelatin portrait of Earhart wearing a scarf and aviator coat, signed in black ink. Reverse bears ink notations in anoth

Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10.5 portrait of Lindbergh in a casual full-length pose, showing the pilot posing on a step and wearing a handsome striped su

Flown swatch of red fabric recovered from the wreckage of the Hindenburg following its disastrous explosion at Naval Air Station Lakehurst in New Jers

American engineer (1921–2016) for the Boeing Airplane Company and manager of the design team for the Boeing 747; Smithsonian Air and Space Magazine ha

The Winters National Bank check, 8.5 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Wright, "Orville Wright," payable to Mabel Beck for $60...

The Winters National Bank check, 8.25 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Wilbur Wright, "Wright B os.," payable to Chas. E. Tay...

TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, Army Ballistic Missile Agency letterhead, May 23, 1960. Letter to Roger Caras of Columbia Pictures, in part: "I was ha...

Certificate of retirement from the Armed Services, 11 x 14, dated March 1, 1972, certifying "that Colonel Edwin E. Aldrin, Jr.,…having served f...

Huge color satin-finish 20 x 16 full-length photo of Aldrin standing on the lunar surface, his visor showing a small reflection of the photographer, N

Signed book: First on the Moon. Later printing. Boston: Little, Brown and Company, 1970. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 434 pages. Signed and

Program for the 23rd Annual VFW Congressional Awards Banquet held in Washington, DC, on March 9, 1971, 5.75 x 11, signed on the front cover in blue ba

Vintage color glossy 9.5 x 7.25 photo of the crew of Apollo 11 posing in their white space suits against a large lunar backdrop, affixed to the origin

Fascinating TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, Peace Corps letterhead, July 16, 1971. Letter to Grant Treaster, Jr., in part: “I would like to take this opportu

Flown fabric American flag, 5.75 x 4, flown aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia during its inaugural flight on April 12–14, 1981. Flag is affixed to a 7

Flight crew briefing for Space Shuttle Columbia (STS 107), 11 x 8.5, 28 pages, headed “OV-102 L-1 Day.” Introduction states that the briefing includes

Color 20 x 30 print entitled 'Astronaut Suit Up' created by renowned digital artist Laurence Gartel in 2015, signed in the lower right corne...

Three books, each hardcover with dust jacket, signed on the title page in blue or black ink by Aldrin, with titles including: Mission to Mars; Reachin

Color semi-glossy 8 x 10 photo of Aldrin posing in his white space suit against a lunar background, signed in blue felt tip, “Buzz Aldrin, Apollo XI.”

Color 7.25 x 9.25 photo of the Apollo 12 crew posing in front of the lunar module, signed in black felt tip Charles Conrad, Richard Gordon and Alan Be

Flown swatch of outer skin material from the Apollo 14 spacecraft Kitty Hawk, .25 x .25, affixed to a 5.5 x 3.5 card, which is signed and flight-certi

Blue felt tip signature, "Neil Armstrong,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. Collector's notations on reverse indicate that the signature was obt...

Collection of twenty-three items individually signed by an astronaut, consisting mostly of FDCs, commemorative covers, and 5 x 3 cards, with names inc

Color satin-finish 20 x 16 photo showing side-by-side images of the Apollo 12 lunar module Intrepid and a floating Bruce McCandless during the world...

Surreal limited edition color reproduction photo entitled ‘Spectrum of Glory,’ 15.5 x 18.5, numbered 20/500, depicting CDR Charles Conrad working on t

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of the Apollo 17 moonwalkers en route to Earth aboard the Command Service Module America, signed in blue felt tip, &...

Two books: a copy of The Last Man on the Moon, hardcover with dust jacket, signed on the title page in black felt tip by Gene Cernan; and an Easton Pr

Commemorative cover with a color silk cachet honoring the space shuttle, signed in black ink and ballpoint by Dick Scobee, Ellison Onizuka, Loren Shri

Color semi-glossy 8 x 10 photo of Collins posing in his white space suit against a lunar backdrop, signed in blue felt tip, “Mike Collins.” In very fi

Beautiful pair of celestial prints by famed cosmonaut and artist Alexei Leonov: a color limited edition 32 x 23 print of a painting entitled ‘The Ashy