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

Well-done 1/48 scale composite model of a B-25B Mitchell bomber, signed on the right wing in silver ink by Cole. Model is accompanied by its display s

Semi-glossy 8 x 10 cardstock photo of the Hiroshima mushroom cloud, signed in blue felt tip by Paul W. Tibbets, Tom Ferebee, Theodore ‘Dutch’ Van Kirk

Three items: one large color 30 x 24 poster of the Enola Gay published by the Smithsonian, signed and inscribed in black felt tip by Paul Tibbetts; on

Color limited edition 16 x 20 print entitled Dawn of the Nuclear Age, numbered #359/500, signed in felt tip by six members of the 509th Composite Grou

Two items: ALS, signed “Bob Johnson,” one page, both sides, 6.25 x 9, personal letterhead, January 10, 1996. Johnson writes to an admirer, in part; “I

Color 17 x 24 composite poster featuring the Liberty Bell, signed in black felt tip and ink by 47 veterans spanning a wide range of military history i

Three items: one 8 x 10 satin-finish photo of Westmoreland in uniform, signed in black felt tip; one FDC with a cachet honoring Korean War veterans, s

Color 16.5 x 24.5 poster for a symposium entitled 1945—Crucible of Deliverance: Prisoners of War and the A Bomb, held at the Admiral Nimitz Museum in

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Aldrin standing on the lunar surface, signed in blue felt tip, “First lunar landing, Buzz Aldrin, Apollo XI.” In ve

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

Apollo 11 Manned Flight Awareness medal, 1.25? diameter. The face bears the raised re-creation of the famous image of Buzz Aldrin looking at the Ameri

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Aldrin during his moon walk, originally taken by Neil Armstrong, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition.

Color glossy 8 x 10.5 NASA ‘red-numbered photo of the lift-off of Apollo 11, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition.

Satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Kranz seated at Mission Control talking to Haise, who is on the video screen, signed in gold ink by Gene Kranz and in sil

Launch day ‘Bishop’ commemorative cover with a cachet honoring Apollo 15, postmarked July 26, 1971, at the Kennedy Space Center, signed in black felt

Commemorative government postcard postal cover, 5.5 x 3.25, with a cachet honoring Al Worden and Apollo 15, signed in black felt tip by Dave Scott, Al

Polish commemorative cover, 6.25 x 4.5, with a cachet honoring the Apollo 15 mission, signed in black felt tip by Dave Scott, Al Worden, and Jim Irwin

Yugoslavian commemorative cover, 6.25 x 3.5, with a cachet honoring the Apollo 15 crew, signed in black felt tip by Dave Scott, Al Worden, and Jim Irw

Felt tip signature, “Neil Armstrong,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. In fine condition, with a paperclip mark and impression to the left of the signature

Highly-desirable uninscribed color 8 x 10 NASA photo of Armstrong posing in his white space suit, his helmet by his side, signed in blue felt tip. In

Printed introductory speech hand-edited by Armstrong, one page, 8.5 x 11, with several ballpoint deletions, as well as a correction to his position, w

Color menu from the maiden voyage of Alitalia’s 747 aircraft, named the Neil Armstrong, 6.5 x 9.5, two pages, signed on the front cover in blue felt t

The Retrospect yearbook, dating from Armstrong’s senior year at Blume High School in Wapakoneta, Ohio, in 1947, hardcover, 8 x 11, 88 pages. Armstrong

Alitalia fold-out promotional brochure/folder for the 747-I-DEMA aircraft, measuring 8.25 x 11.25 closed, with a 12-page informational brochure inside

Color satin-finish 13.75 x 11 photo of the earth taken from space, and affixed to a 17 x 14 mount, signed and inscribed on the photo in black felt tip

Color 8 x 10 NASA photo of Armstrong posing in his white space suit, his helmet by his side, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “Best wishes to Ba

Excellent ballpoint signature, “With best wishes—Neil Armstrong, Apollo 11,” on an off-white 4.25 x 2 custom-made collector’s card. In fine condition,

Eight items: six first day or commemorative covers bearing various cachets, individually signed in ink by Jacqueline Cochran, Roscoe Turner, Glenn L.

Truly spectacular color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Baumgartner just before starting his record-breaking sky dive, signed in person in blue felt tip.

Color glossy 11 x 8 NASA ‘red-numbered’ photo of the Earthrise taken from the orbiting Apollo 8, signed in black felt tip, “Frank Borman, Apollo 8.” I

Souvenir typescript, one page, 8.5 x 11, from We Seven. In part, “All seven of us had slightly different reasons for wanting to become astronauts…But,

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Cernan in his white spacesuit, signed in blue felt tip, “Gene Cernan, Last man on the moon, Apollo XVII.” In very f

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Cernan saluting the flag on the lunar surface, signed in blue felt tip, “Gene Cernan, last man on the moon, Apollo

Color satin-finish 10.5 x 8 NASA ‘red-numbered’ photo of Cernan working on the lunar surface by the rover, signed in silver ink, “Best wishes, Gene Ce

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Collins posing in his space suit against a lunar background, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition.

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of the recovery of the Faith 7 capsule, signed in the lower border in black felt tip, “Faith 7 Recovery, May 16, 1963,

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Cooper during the Gemini 5 recovery, signed in black felt tip, “Gemini 5 Recovery, Gordon Cooper.” In very fine con

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of the Faith 7 rocket on the pad, signed in black felt tip, “Faith 7 Ready for Launch, Gordon Cooper, NASA Astronaut.”

Twenty personal checks, all 6 x 2.75, all from 1998, and all filled out and signed by Cunningham, “R. W. Cunningham.” In overall fine condition.

Russian-born aviator and aeronautical engineer (1894–1974), manufacturer of pursuit planes, and inventor of various airplane devices including a bombs

Russian-born aviator and aeronautical engineer (1894–1974), manufacturer of pursuit planes, and inventor of various airplane devices including a bombs

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Duke saluting the American flag on the lunar surface, signed in silver ink, “Location, location, location. Charlie

Vintage fountain pen signature, “Amelia Earhart,” on an off-white 4.5 x 3 card with a clipped November 13, 1935, Lafayette, North Dakota, postmark aff

Program from a dinner held in honor of Amelia Earhart at the South Shore Country Club in Chicago, on February 16, 1935, 6.25 x 9.25, two pages, signed

Launch date commemorative cover with a cachet honoring the Gemini 11 first orbit linkup, signed in blue ballpoint by Dick Gordon and in black felt tip

Signed book: John Glenn: A Memoir. First edition, first printing. NY: Bantam, 1999. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 422 pages. Signed on the hal

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Glenn in his Mercury space suit, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition.

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Glenn posing in his Mercury space suit outside of a radar station, signed in black felt tip, “Best regards—John Gle

Composite scale model of Hoover’s Sabreliner aircraft, signed on the wing in green felt tip, “Bob Hoover.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a color 8

Color 10 x 8 NASA photo of Irwin saluting the flag on the lunar surface, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “To Edward, Best wishes from the Moon,