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

Major general in the Continental Army (1733-1810) during the American Revolutionary War, known as the officer who formally accepted the British surren

Ink signature, “Yours truly, James Longstreet,” on an off-white 3.25 x 2.25 card. Light scattered soiling, moderate rippling to top and bottom edges,

Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Notman of Boston, signed in the lower border in black ink, “Irwin McDowell, Maj. Genl 1878.” Some light spotting

American balloonist (1832–1913) whose Union balloon corps tracked enemy movements, known as the father of military aerial reconnaissance in the United

Career US Army officer, civil engineer, construction engineer for a number of facilities in Washington, DC, and Quartermaster General of the US Army d

Union general (1836–1910) who served in the Civil War and the Spanish-American War, noted for distinguished service in the cavalry. ALS signed “W. Mer

Enormous collection of over 300 items, consisting of letters, photos, books, and signatures, primarily from WWII soldiers. Over 50 letters are about e

ALS, one page, 5 x 8, Islington Mill letterhead, November 14, 1967. Letter to an admirer. In part: “A 4th class temporary chaplain was a most importan

Collection of approximately 136 items consisting primarily of signatures, letters, covers, photos, and prints, signed by various aces including member

Fabled Confederate ranger (1833–1916) whose guerrilla band specialized in attacking and disrupting Union supply lines. He earned the nickname ‘The Gra

Pensive AQS, signed “Jno. S. Mosby, San Francisco, Aug. 5th/88,” on an off-white 4.25 x 2.75 card. Mosby pens a solemn couplet from Sir Walter Scott’s

War-dated TLS signed “G. S. Patton, Jr,” one page, 7.25 x 8, Headquarters Third United States Army letterhead, September 11, 1944. Brief letter of tha

French soldier and military commander during the French Revolutionary Wars and the Napoleonic Wars (1769–1815). He was one of the original 18 marshals

American naval officer (1794–1858) who took a leading role in the establishment of international trade with the formerly insular nation of Japan. ALS

Signed book: My Experiences in the World War, ‘Author’s Autographed Edition,’ in two volumes. First edition, limited issue numbered #1295/2100. NY: Fr

French general (1856–1951) who was honored as a national hero for his defense of Verdun during World War I, but who was convicted after World War II o

Kentucky-born Union general (1822–1892) who led the Army of the Mississippi in a campaign that opened the great river nearly to Memphis. His failures

Virginia-born military officer (1825–1875) who fought with distinction during the Mexican-American War, resigning his commission to join the Confedera

Admiral (1813–1891) who helped improve the Navy as the Superintendent of the US Naval Academy after significant service in the American Civil War. Ink

Union general (1831–1869) who served as Grant’s aide-de-camp and later as a brigadier general. A close friend and confidant of Grant, Rawlins was appo

Vintage matte-finish 9.5 x 12.75 photo of a painted portrait of Rickenbacker, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To my dear friend Dick Hyman, Edd

Union general (1819–1898) who, after a long string of victories, was defeated at Chickamauga and relieved of his command. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-v

ALS, one page, 7.75 x 10, January 14, 1834. Postscript of a letter to Samuel L. Gouverneur. In part: “Rely upon it the removal of the deposits will be

Ink signature, “P. H. Sheridan, Lieut. General, U. S. A.,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2 gilt-edged card. In very good condition, with a couple noticeable c

French Consul General (1775-1860) in Washington from 1810–1815 and envoy from 1831–1835. ALS in French, to Louis Bignon (1771-1841) former Foreign Min

LS signed “P. H. Sheridan,” four pages, on two adjoining lightly-lined sheets, 7.75 x 9.75, Headquarters, Military Division of the Missouri letterhead

Archive consisting of three multi-page ALSs and a one page LS, ranging in date from November 1888 to July 1890. The LS is dated November 27, 1888, si

Ink signature, “W. T. Sherman, Maj. Genl,” on an off-white 3 x 1.25 lightly-lined slip affixed to a slightly larger card. In very good condition, with

Riggs & Co. bank check, 7.5 x 3, filled out and signed by Sherman, “W. T. Sherman,” payable to Mrs. Genl Sherman or order for $800.00, October 2...

Bank check, 8 x 2.5, filled out and signed by Sickles, “D. Sickles,” payable to L. M. Valdez for $40.00, June 25, 1879. In very good condition, with s

German military officer, revolutionist, and immigrant to the United States (1824–1902) who served as a Union major general. War-dated LS signed twice,

ALS signed “F. Sigel,” one page, 5.25 x 7, Rochester, October 29, 1869. Letter to a gentleman. In part: “Major Lyon desires me to write…an acknowledgm

US Navy admiral during World War II (1886–1969) remembered for commanding forces during the Battle of Midway and the Battle of the Philippine Sea. ALS

Flora Cooke Stuart (1836–1923) was the wife of Confederate General J. E. B. Stuart and the daughter of Union General Philip St. George Cooke. ALS, one

Ink signature, “Alfred H. Terry, Brig. Genl. U. S. A.,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2 card. Matted with an illustration of Terry to an overall size of 8.25

Union general (1817–1893) who was killed in Washington after an accidental shock from a cable car. Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of Townse

Rare vintage 3.25 x 5.25 von Dühren postcard photo, published by Willi Sanke, of von Richthofen in full military dress, his chest adorned with ...

Ink signature, “Mary E. Walker, M. D., Late A. A. Surg’n, U. S. A.,” on an off-white 4 x 1.5 slip. Matted with a photo of Walker to an overall size of

Ink signature, “Lew Wallace,” on an off-white 2.5 x 1 card. Matted with a photo of Wallace to an overall size of 8.25 x 10.75. In fine condition.

Union general (1835–1911) who received the Medal of Honor for leading the Philadelphia Brigade in the face of Pickett’s Charge at Gettysburg. After th

British war hero and Prime Minister (1769–1852). ALS signed “Wellington,” one black-bordered page, 4.5 x 7, January 27, 1830. Letter to J. W. Asher. I

TLS signed “J. Wheeler,” one page, 4.75 x 6.75, House of Representatives letterhead, January 28, 1899. Letter to General James Longstreet. In part: “I

Four glossy and satin-finish photos of different B-29 nose art, all approximately 12 x 8, each signed in felt tip or ink by crew members of the plane.

Color 14.75 x 21.75 poster entitled A Gathering of Eagles, held at the Fort Snelling Club, signed in pencil by Fred Olivi, David Glaser, Harold Brown,

Collection of 24 items consisting of signed photos, prints, bio sheets, books, and magazines, signed by a total of 77 American fighter aces. Photos ar

Color limited edition 11 x 8.5 print of a B-29, numbered #2/28, signed in ink and felt tip by 16 pilots, including Paul Tibbets, Fred J. Olivi, Bob Ca

Signed book: Baa Baa Black Sheep. Later printing. Fresno: Wilson Press, Inc, 1958. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.5 x 8.5, 384 pages. Signed and inscri

Three ink signatures, “A. R. Boteler, Jefferson Co:, Virginia,” “Tho: Ruffin, Goldsboro, N.C.,” and “Jas. M. Quarles, Clarksville, Tenn.,” on an off-w

Deputy Group Commander of the 509th Composite Group. Three items: TLS, signed “Tom,” one page, 8.5 x 11, January 24, 2001. In part; “I don’t take much

Commander of the World War II Tuskegee Airmen (1912–2002). Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Davis in uniform, signed in fountain pen, “B. O. Davis, Jr., Lt. Gen