RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts

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Boasting a wealth of science and technology material, RR Auctions December Fine Autographs and Artifacts sale features over 1,100 items. Highlights include a letter from Albert Einstein about God, flown items from the collection of Apollo 15 moonwalker Dave Scott, a massive original painting by revered space artist Robert McCall, a swatch of the Hindenburg, and a wealth of early aviation ephemera. Historical highlights include autographs of George Washington, Davy Crockett, Daniel Boone, Henry David Thoreau, Abraham Lincoln, and Alexander Hamilton. RR Auction is a globally recognized and trusted auction house specializing in historical autographs and artifacts. Join us as we make history selling history in December 2020.
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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Eugene Wigner Autograph Letter Signed309 - Eugene Wigner Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS in Hungarian, signed “Wigner Jeno,” one page both sides, 7.25 x 11.5, aerogramme honoring Mark Twain and Halley's Comet letterhe
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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John Willys Signature310 - John Willys Signature
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Ink signature, "John N. Willys,” on an off-white 3.75 x 2.25 card. In fine condition. Accompanied by a Bastian Bros. celluloid pinback bu...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Charles Cornwallis Autograph Letter Signed311 - Charles Cornwallis Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS signed “Cornwallis,” one page, 7.25 x 5, February 21, 1797. Written from Whitehall, a letter to John Halkett, in full: "I beg th
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Civil War Generals Signed Photographs312 - Civil War Generals Signed Photographs
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Remarkable display featuring five signed 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite photographs of the leading Union and Confederate generals of the Civil War, including
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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Abner Doubleday Autograph Letter Signed313 - Abner Doubleday Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS signed "Abner Doubleday, Bvt. Maj. Genl. U. S.," two pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, September 13, 1889. Letter to the Executive...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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David G. Farragut Signed Photograph314 - David G. Farragut Signed Photograph
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Sharp 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite photo of Admiral Farragut in uniform by J. Gurney & Son of New York, signed on the reverse in ink, "Presented...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Robert E. Lee Autograph Letter Signed315 - Robert E. Lee Autograph Letter Signed
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Unusually early ALS signed “R. E. Lee, Bt. 2nd Lieut. U.S. Enges., A.A.C. of Subsistence,” one page, 7.5 x 9, June 1, 1830. Written
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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J. E. B. Stuart Signed Book316 - J. E. B. Stuart Signed Book
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Signed book: Anaaekta 'Eaahnika Meizona sive Collectanea Graeca Majora ad usum Academicae Juventutis. Philadelphia: Thomas, Cowperthwait & C...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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George B. McClellan Signed Photograph317 - George B. McClellan Signed Photograph
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Sought-after 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo of McClellan seated in uniform, signed on the mount in ink, "Geo. B. McClellan." Reverse bears...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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George H. Thomas Signed Photograph318 - George H. Thomas Signed Photograph
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Attractive 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite photo of Thomas in uniform, complete with his belt and sword, neatly signed on the mount in ink, "Geo. H. Th...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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World War I Stereoview Collection319 - World War I Stereoview Collection
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Collection of over 200 World War I-related stereoview photos published by the Keystone View Company, with wide-ranging subject matter including trench
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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George A. Custer Letter Signed320 - George A. Custer Letter Signed
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Extremely important Civil War–dated LS in pencil, signed “G. A. Custer,” one page, 4 x 7.25, 11:45 AM on March 2, 1865. Let
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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George S. Patton Typed Letters Signed with KIA Archive321 - George S. Patton Typed Letters Signed with KIA Archive
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Historic archive of materials from the family of Pvt. Sam Reichstein, who was killed in action during World War, highlighted by two TLSs by Lt. Gen. G
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Estimate : 25,000.00 - 30,000.00
 
 
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George S. Patton Typed Letter Signed322 - George S. Patton Typed Letter Signed
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World War II–dated TLS signed “G. S. Patton, Jr.,” one page, 7.25 x 8.5, Headquarters, Third United States Army letterhead,
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
 
 
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George S. Patton Signed Photograph323 - George S. Patton Signed Photograph
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Magnificent vintage matte-finish 7.25 x 9 portrait of General George S. Patton posing outdoors in his four-star uniform, signed and inscribed in fount
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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World War II: Henry Baker's B-24 A-2 Flight Jacket and Service Medals324 - World War II: Henry Baker's B-24 A-2 Flight Jacket and Service Medals
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Tremendous archive from the career of First Lieutenant Henry H. Baker, a bombardier in the 15th Air Force, 461st Bomb Group, and 766th Bomb Squadron,
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
 
 
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Napoleon Document Signed326 - Napoleon Document Signed
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Manuscript DS in French, signed “N,” one page, 7.75 x 10.25, April 17, 1808. Untranslated document submitted to Napoleon Bonaparte r
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Horatio Nelson Document Signed327 - Horatio Nelson Document Signed
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Manuscript DS, signed “Nelson & Bronte,” one page both sides, 8 x 11.5, June 18, 1804. Military order drafted aboard Nelson
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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Hap Arnold Signed Photograph328 - Hap Arnold Signed Photograph
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Vintage matte-finish 8 x 9.75 photo of Air Force General Hap Arnold wearing his five-star uniform, signed and inscribed in the lower border in fountai
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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William A. Bishop Signed Photograph329 - William A. Bishop Signed Photograph
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Vintage 7 x 10 book photo of Lt. Colonel William A. Bishop in uniform, signed in fountain pen, "W. A. Bishop." In very good to fine condit...
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Omar Bradley Signed Photograph330 - Omar Bradley Signed Photograph
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Vintage matte-finish 7 x 9.25 half-length photo of General Bradley in his four-star uniform, signed in the lower border in fountain pen, "Omar ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Lazare Carnot Letter Signed331 - Lazare Carnot Letter Signed
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LS in French, signed “Carnot,” one page, 8.25 x 11.25, February 1, 1794. Letter concerning the need for a large amount of weapons, i
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Mark Clark Signed Photograph332 - Mark Clark Signed Photograph
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Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Army General Mark Clark wearing his four-star uniform, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "To: Lionel A...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Mark Clark Signed Group Lot333 - Mark Clark Signed Group Lot
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Four items signed by Clark: a vintage glossy 4 x 5 photo, marked "Secret" on the reverse, signed in fountain pen, "Mark W. Clark, Vie...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Mark Clark Signed Group Lot334 - Mark Clark Signed Group Lot
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Four items signed by Clark: a vintage glossy 4 x 5 photo, marked "Signal Corps" on the reverse, signed in fountain pen, "Mark W. Clar...
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Continental Army Soldier's Button335 - Continental Army Soldier's Button
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Revolutionary War–era United States Continental Army general service large coat button, 23 mm in diameter, featuring "USA" in entwin...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Desmond Doss Typed Letter Signed336 - Desmond Doss Typed Letter Signed
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TLS signed “Desmond T. Doss C.M.H.,” two pages, 8.5 x 11, October 2, 1997. Letter to Philip Tilton, recalling his various encounters
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Desmond Doss Signed First Day Cover337 - Desmond Doss Signed First Day Cover
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FDC with a portrait cachet of Medal of Honor recipient Desmond T. Doss, signed in bold black felt tip. In fine condition.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Abner Doubleday: John S. McCalmont Autograph Letter Signed338 - Abner Doubleday: John S. McCalmont Autograph Letter Signed
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Classmate of Doubleday at West Point (1822-1906). ALS, eight pages on two sets of adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, September 13, 1889. Letter to the recently
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Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Ira Eaker Signed Photograph339 - Ira Eaker Signed Photograph
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Matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Eaker in uniform, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, "To Mr. L. A. Aucoin, with every good wish—Ira Eak...
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Ira Eaker Signed Photograph340 - Ira Eaker Signed Photograph
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Official glossy 10 x 8 photo of Eaker standing between Dwight Eisenhower and Carl Spaatz, signed in felt tip, "Ira C. Eaker." Reverse bear...
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Enola Gay Signed Photograph341 - Enola Gay Signed Photograph
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Desirable 6.75 x 9.5 cardstock photo of the mushroom cloud over Hiroshima, signed in blue felt tip by the Enola Gay crew, "Paul Tibbets, Pilot,...
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Enola Gay: Ferebee and Van Kirk Signed Book342 - Enola Gay: Ferebee and Van Kirk Signed Book
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Spiral-bound softcover "509th Composite Group: 50th Anniversary Reunion" book from Tom Ferebee's personal collection, 8.5 x 11, 128 pa...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Enola Gay: Dutch Van Kirk343 - Enola Gay: Dutch Van Kirk
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Historic satin-finish 20 x 16 photo of the mushroom cloud over Hiroshima, lengthily signed in blue felt tip: "We dropped the first atomic bomb ...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Enola Gay: Dutch Van Kirk344 - Enola Gay: Dutch Van Kirk
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Official Rawlings (Selig) baseball signed on the sweet spot in black ballpoint, "Major Theodore J. Van Kirk, Navigator, Enola Gay, Aug. 6, 1945...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Flying Tigers: Frank A. Andersen Signed First Day Cover and Handwritten Letter345 - Flying Tigers: Frank A. Andersen Signed First Day Cover and Handwritten Letter
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Two items: an FDC signed in black felt tip, "Frank A. Andersen, 'Jake,' 1st Sqdn."; and an unsigned handwritten letter from Anders...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Leslie Groves and Dean Acheson Signed Group Lot346 - Leslie Groves and Dean Acheson Signed Group Lot
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Group of five items, comprising notes and correspondence between Manhattan Project director Leslie Groves and former Secretary of State Dean Acheson.
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Alfred Gruenther Signed Photograph347 - Alfred Gruenther Signed Photograph
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Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Gruenther in uniform, signed in the lower border in fountain pen, "Alfred M. Guenther, Chief of Staff - SH...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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William F. Halsey Signed Photograph348 - William F. Halsey Signed Photograph
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Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Admiral William Halsey wearing his uniform in an up-close pose, signed in fountain pen, "W. F. Halsey.&quo...
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William F. Halsey Autograph Letter Signed349 - William F. Halsey Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS signed “W. F. Halsey,” one page, 5.75 x 7.75, five-star admiral letterhead, February 23, 1958. Letter to Gilbert Darlington, in
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William Babcock Hazen Signed Photograph350 - William Babcock Hazen Signed Photograph
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Scarce 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by an anonymous studio, signed below the image in black ink, "W. B. Hazen, Maj. Genl." In fine condi...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Courtney Hodges Signed Photograph351 - Courtney Hodges Signed Photograph
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Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Hodges in uniform, signed in fountain pen, "Courtney H. Hodges, Gen. U.S. Army, Dec. 1, 1946." Revers...
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Walter Krueger Signed Photograph352 - Walter Krueger Signed Photograph
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Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Gen. Krueger in uniform, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "To Mr. Lionel Aucoin, with my compliments,...
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Benjamin Lincoln Document Signed353 - Benjamin Lincoln Document Signed
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Partly-printed DS, signed “B. Lincoln,” one page, 9 x 4.25, June 25, 1804. As collector of the Port of Marblehead, Lincoln certifies
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Felix von Luckner Signed Photographs354 - Felix von Luckner Signed Photographs
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Two different matte-finish 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photos, each signed in the lower border in fountain pen by Luckner. In very good to fine condition, with
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Douglas MacArthur Signed Commemorative Cover355 - Douglas MacArthur Signed Commemorative Cover
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Commemorative cover with a 'VJ Day' postmark of September 2, 1945, and affixed magazine image honoring MacArthur's success in the Pacifi...
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Douglas MacArthur Signed Drawing356 - Douglas MacArthur Signed Drawing
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War-dated original pen-and-ink sketch of MacArthur in uniform accomplished by an artist on an off-white 8.5 x 11 sheet, signed in the lower corner in
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George C. Marshall Signed Photograph357 - George C. Marshall Signed Photograph
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Vintage matte-finish 10.5 x 13.5 photo of General George C. Marshall by the Halsman Studio of New York, signed and inscribed in the lower border in fo
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Anthony McAuliffe Signed Letters358 - Anthony McAuliffe Signed Letters
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Two ALSs, one signed "Tony McAuliffe" and one signed "Tony," both to Dr. Gilbert Darlington. The first, on both sides of Hotel A...
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Anthony McAuliffe Signature359 - Anthony McAuliffe Signature
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Vintage ballpoint signature, "A. C. McAuliffe,” over a Belgian stamp honoring Patton and McAuliffe affixed to an off-white 3.5 x 2.5 card...
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