RR Auction: January Rare Manuscript, Document, and Autograph Auction

Color satin-finish 9.75 x 8 photo of Thatcher paying her respects at Reagan’s funeral, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with some scattere

Four cardstock photos of the exterior and interior of the Titanic, 5.5 x 4.25 and 4 x 5.5, each signed in blue ballpoint or black felt tip by Dean, ad

Longtime leader of Yugoslavia (born 1892) from 1945 until his death in 1980. Dignified vintage matte-finish 4.75 x 6.75 portrait of Tito, signed in fo

Signed book: The Rainbow People of God. First edition, first printing. NY: Doubleday, 1994. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 281 pages. Signed on

Last Crown Prince of Austria-Hungary from 1916 until the dissolution of the empire in 1918. Vintage 4 x 5.75 cardstock photo of von Habsburg and his f

Satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein in their office, signed in black felt tip by both. In fine condition, with a slightly gra

Ink signature, “Danl Webster,” on an off-white 5.25 x 1.5 slip clipped from a larger document. Affixed by the right border to a 7 x 4 sheet. Two verti

Cardstock 10 x 8 photo of Wiesenthal with a brief biography, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.

American educator, temperance reformer, and women's suffragist (1839–1898). Ink signature, “Frances Willard,” on an off-white 7.25 x 4 slip clip...

Union general in the 1st Ohio Light Artillery Battery. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite bust portrait of Barnett, by an anonymous studio, signed in t

Career Army officer and Union general (1832–1901) who was awarded the Medal of Honor in 1891. Civil War–era original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Batch

Union soldier (1829–1881) who led the 72nd Pennsylvania Volunteers and was wounded at Gettysburg; also known for designing and publishing The Baxter P

Ink signature, “G. T. Beauregard, 1881,” on an off-white 3.25 x 2.25 card. Light scattered soiling and rippling to the edges, and mounting remnants to

Union general and secretary of war under Grant (1829–1890). Inadvertently, Belknap almost saved Custer from his fate at Little Bighorn, when Custer be

Ink signature, “Wm. H. Belknap, Brig. Genl. U. S. Vols. Comd’g. 3d Brig. 4th Div. 17 A. C., Sherman’s Army,” on an off-white 3 x 1.5 card. In fine con

Union general (1813–1884) who led the engineer brigade at the Army of the Potomac. Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite three-quarter length portrait of B

Union general (1824–1863) in the Army of the Potomac during the Civil War who was killed at the Battle of Chancellorsville. Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-

Politician (1824–1910) who served in the Union Army before becoming governor of Illinois. Civil War–era original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Beveridge

Union officer (1841–1912) who was awarded a Medal of Honor for his actions at the Battle of the Wilderness. Civil War–dated original 4.25 x 6.5 cabine

Vintage matte-finish 6 x 8 photo of Bradley in uniform, signed in the lower border in fountain pen, “Omar N. Bradley.” In fine condition, with light s

Card bearing the insignia of Bradley’s Twelfth Army Group, 5 x 3.5 closed, bearing a map and synopsis of WWII troop movements inside, signed on the fr

Original 4 x 6.5 cabinet photo by C. M. Bell of Washington, D. C., signed at the bottom of the image in black ink, “Benj. F. Butler, Mass.” In very go

ALS, four pages on two adjoining sheets plus one separate sheet, 5 x 8, New York Hygenic Institute letterhead, July 15, 1863. Letter regarding the New

Practically nonexistent Planters National Bank check, 7 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Custer, “G. A. Custer,” payable to Grinstead & Bradley ...

Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of Dix in uniform, by J. W. Black of Boston, signed in the lower border in black ink. In very good condition

ALS, one page, 4.75 x 7.5, June 24, 1854. Short letter to a friend. In part: “I cannot go to the farm till July—probably the middle of the month. I ha

Leader of the Mexican Spy Company who became an informant for the US during the Mexican-American War. Vintage ink signature on an off-white 6.25 x 8.7

Ink signature, “J. A. Early,” on an off-white 3.25 x 2.25 card affixed to a slightly larger card. Some mild soiling, light dampstaining to lower right

One of the most successful military commanders in modern European history (1663–1736). Manuscript LS, in German, signed “Eugenio di Savoya,” one page,

Vintage 5.5 x 4 paperstock photo of Foch with children, signed in black ink, “F. Foch, 15.5.24.” Matted to an overall size of 8.25 x 10.75. In fine co

Union general and first mayor of San Francisco (1819–1873). Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite bust portrait of Geary in uniform, by Draper & Hust...

Union general (1825–1888) who fought at Bermuda Hundred and Drewry’s Bluff. He was severely injured in his pursuit of Jubal Early in the Shenandoah Va

First son of President U. S. Grant (1850–1912) who graduated from West Point in 1871 and served in the Indian Wars, Spanish-American War, and Philippi

French general and marshall (1766–1847). ALS signed “Emml. Grouchy,” one page, 4.5 x 7.5, personal letterhead, November 28, 1801. Letter to General Je

Civil War-dated ink signature, “May 24th/63, H. W. Halleck, Genl. in Chf.,” on an off-white 3.25 x 1.25 lightly-lined slip. In fine condition, with li

Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite three-quarter length portrait of Hamilton in uniform, by E. & H. T. Anthony of New York, signed in the lower bo...

Ink signature, “Wade Hampton, So. Ca.,” on an off-white 4.5 x 3.5 card. In fine condition, with a few surface bends and ripples, and mounting remnants

Original 2.25 x 3.5 carte-de-visite three-quarter length portrait of Hancock in uniform, by an anonymous studio, signed on the reverse in black ink, “

Union Army brigadier general of volunteers (1830–1914). Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite three-quarter length portrait of Hawkins in uniform, by an an

Commander in chief of the French army from 1914–1916; hailed as the savior of France for his victory at the Marne. Manuscript DS, in French, signed “J

Incredibly rare color 10.75 x 13.75 print of the Iwo Jima flag-raising, contained on the right page of a commemorative folder, which measures 24.75 x

Ink signature, “J. E. Johnston,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2.25 card. In very good condition, with scattered marks and soiling, and mounting remnants to r

Brevet brigadier general (1828–1913) in the 6th and 26th Massachusetts Regiments during the Civil War, who went on to serve as lieutenant governor of

American military officer (1836–1881), who, as a general in the Civil War, earned the sobriquet ‘Kill-Cavalry’ for his gung-ho disregard for the lives

Revolutionary War general, first secretary of war, and founder of the military school that became West Point (1750–1806). Ink signature, “H. Knox, Sec

ALS signed “Lafayette,” one page both sides, 7.25 x 9, July 24, 1798. Letter to a United States minister. In part: “From the time when your confidenti

TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, Headquarters Seventh Army Corps letterhead, Savannah, Georgia, November 20, 1898. Letter to General Horatio C. King. In full:

American military officer and statesman (1826–1886) who fought in the Mexican-American War and the Civil War. An activist on behalf of veterans’ affai

ALS signed “R. E. Lee,” one page, lightly-lined, 5 x 8, Lexington, Virginia, January 7, 1867. Letter to Judge Ro. Ould. In full: “I have been prevente

Scarce original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite illustrated bust portrait of Lee in uniform, by an anonymous studio, signed at the bottom of the image in blac