RR Auction: Military and the Cold War

Exceedingly rare autograph endorsement signed, "Government etablie par Napoleon," on an off-white 6.5 x 2.25 slip, certified below by Gene...

Exquisite manuscript DS in French and Arabic, signed twice as "Bonaparte," one page, 8.75 x 13.25, November 19, 1798. An autograph executi...

Impressive original French Napoleonic heavy cavalry cuirassier sword, type AN XIII, also known as the ‘latte de cuirassier,â

Desirable barrel-shaped matchstick holder, measuring approximately 2.25" tall and 1.75" in diameter, crafted from wood removed from the bo...

Significant ALS signed "Z. Taylor," one page, 7.75 x 10, August 1, 1848. Handwritten letter to Charles Harrod of New Orleans, concerning t...

Swatch of drapery fabric attributed to Abraham Lincoln's home in Springfield, Illinois, displayed under a magnifying lens and double-matted with...

Section of wooden siding from the Lincoln Homestead in Springfield, Illinois, measuring approximately 19" x 3.5"Â x .5", with an...

Boldly penned Civil War-dated ANS as president, signed "A. Lincoln," written neatly on the reverse of an ALS from Major General John M. Sc...

Large fragments of bronze-and-blue patterned wallpaper removed from Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln's bedroom at their home in Springfield, Illino...

Remarkable handwritten narrative memoir by Francis C. Curtis, Co. E, Massachusetts 1st Heavy Artillery, 21 pages, 8 x 10, tracing his movements from M

ALS signed "Augustus C. Golding," fifteen pages both sides, 6 x 7.75, November 15, 1862. Writing to his "Friend Sturgis," Sergea...

Civil War-dated ALS by a Private James K. Lewis of I Co., North Carolina 16th Infantry, signed "J. K. Lewis," four pages on two adjoining ...

Civil War-dated ALS by a drummer of the 5th New Hampshire Infantry, signed "Charles Moody," four pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.75 x 7.7...

Two ink signatures, "G. T. Beauregard" and "G. T. Beauregard, April 5th 1872," penned on individual slips measuring 2.75 x 1.5 a...

ALS signed "G. T. Beauregard," three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 6.75, October 1, 1875. Addressed from Crab Orchard Springs in Ke...

Career United States Army artillery officer (1819-1892) who served in the Mexican-American War and as a Union brigadier general of volunteers in the A

Confederate general (1823-1914) best remembered for submitting to Grant's famous demand for unconditional surrender at the Battle of Fort Donels...

Collection of personal belongings identified to Captain Abram Lash, Co. A, 69th Regiment of Illinois Volunteers, who served as a Union guard at Camp D

Maine-born Union major general (1828-1914) who was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his defense of Little Round Top at Gettysburg. Partly-

Maine-born Union major general (1828-1914) who was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his defense of Little Round Top at Gettysburg. Scarce

Maine-born Union major general (1828-1914) who was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his defense of Little Round Top at Gettysburg. ALS sig

Small fragment of dark blue cloth attributed to a flag of the 89th Illinois Volunteer Infantry ("Railroad Regiment"), measuring approximat...

Civil War-era 'housewife' sewing kit affiliated with the 6th Pennsylvania Cavalry Regiment, famously called 'Rush's Lancers,' as...

Remarkable oversized autograph book containing over 295 signatures on cards, predominantely comprising generals, admirals, and politicians of the Civi

Civil War-era hardtack biscuit brought home by Almon Gould, a corporal in the NY 109th Infantry, after the Civil War. The cracker measures 3" x...

Civil War-dated ALS signed "Nell W. Rebee," three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, February 9, 1865. Handwritten letter from "Ca...

Civil War-era 'housewife' sewing kit identified to Confederate soldier Robert Banks of Co. D, 6th Virginia Infantry Regiment. The dark brown...

Civil War-era Confederate belt with an original, two-piece, circular "CS" and wreath clasp measuring 1 13/16" in diameter. The brass ...

This grouping has four non-dug, two-piece "CSA" brass buttons measuring just under 7/8" in diameter. Three of the buttons are in unis...

Historically significant red swatch of the Confederate flag removed from the Marshall House by Col. Elmer E. Ellsworth during the Union's advanc...

Three Items:Â Â (1) War Date ALS, April 28, 1863, 1-1/4 pages, 7.75 x 9.75, Richmond, Virginia, C.S. Senate, written by CSA Senator and
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ALS, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, June 21, 1861. Anonymous handwritten letter to "His Excellency," South Carolina Governor ...

Appealing original ninth-plate-size tintype (2" x 2.5") of a Confederate soldier in his standard shell jacket, posing with his revolver ac...

Miniature example of the Confederate 'Third National' flag from a Confederate veterans' reunion, circa 1900. The flag measures approxima...

Union general during the American Civil War (1819-1893) who commanded forces at the battles of Stones River, Chickamauga, Spotsylvania, and Cold Harbo

ALS, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 6 x 9.5, July 20, 1883. Handwritten letter to John W. Daniel. In part: "I have often seen statements w...

Complete issue of Harper's Weekly from May 27, 1865, fifteen pages, 11 x 15.5, featuring a story on the "Capture of Davis" and an illu...

Partial ALS signed "J. A. Early," one page, 8 x 7.5, no date. Conclusion of a letter to Allen Thorndyke Rice, editor of the North American...

Confederate general (1816-1894) who led troops at Antietam, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, and Spotsylvania. Ink signature, "J. A. Early, Lynchb...

Confederate general (1821-1877) who earned a reputation as the greatest cavalry officer of the Civil War. DS, signed "N. B. Forrest," one ...

ALS signed "Harlan P. Martin," one page both sides, 4.75 x 7.75, July 5, 1863. Handwritten letter from the "Battle Field near Gettysb...

Remarkable Civil War-dated ALS in pencil by Pvt. Edwin Simmons, a musician in Co. C, Maryland 1st Infantry (Federal), four pages on two adjoining shee

Superb pairing of signatures from the protagonists in the 'Barlow-Gordon incident,' a poignant (though possibly apocryphal) story of old ene...

DS, one page, 3.25 x 8, December 16-17, 1863. Docketing panel cut from a furlough document, issued from the Headquarters of the 24th Michigan. In part

Three items associated with Jennie Wade, the only civilian to die in the Battle of Gettysburg; on July 3, 1863, Wade was at her sister's house k...

Several strands of President Ulysses S. Grant's hair, contained within a gold-tone .75 x .75 locket opposite a portrait of Grant. The front of t...

Beautiful ink signature, "U. S. Grant," on an off-white 3.25 x 2 card. In very fine condition. Bold and clean, this is an essentially flaw...

Early ALS signed "T. J. J.," three pages on two adjoining sheets, 8 x 10, January 1, 1846. Addressed from "USMA" at West Point, ...

Exceptional 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of General Robert E. Lee wearing his three-star military uniform, signed in black ink, "R. E. Lee,...

Eldest son of Robert E. Lee, who served as a Confederate general and aide-de-camp to Jefferson Davis (1832-1913). Partly-printed DS, signed "G....