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....

Son of President Abraham Lincoln (1843-1926) who served as secretary of war in the Garfield and Arthur administrations. Personal check, 8.25 x 3.25, f

Confederate general (1821-1904) who distinguished himself at Bull Run, Fredericksburg, and Chickamauga, and is remembered as one of the Civil War...

Civil War-dated autograph telegram in pencil, signed "G. B. McClellan, Maj. Gnl.," one page, 7.25 x 3.75, August 24 [1862], addressed from...

Union general (1831-1903) who was court-martialed and partially blamed for the Union disaster at Chickamauga. Uncommon 2.25 x 3.5 carte-de-visite port

Union general (1815-1872) best known for leading his troops to a commanding victory over Lee's Confederates at Gettysburg. Civil War-dated manus...

Mexican-American War-dated manuscript document, one page, 8 x 10.25, City of Mexico, December 31, 1847. An invoice of "Clothing, Camp and Garri...

Impressive deep navy blue Union cape identified to Benjamin D. Pritchard, who is remembered as one of the four men who captured Confederate President

Highly respected senior commander of the Union Army (1820-1863) who played a key role in committing the Army of the Potomac to the Battle of Gettysbur

Uncommon 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite photo of General and Mrs. James B. Ricketts by Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries, signed on the ...

Naval officer (1839-1911) who commanded the destruction of the Spanish fleet at Santiago de Cuba and who led the expedition to rescue Adolphus Greeley

Union general (1813-1864) who was killed by Confederate sharpshooters at the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, ironically while berating his men for

ALS signed "W. T. Sherman," three pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.75 x 9.75, Head Quarters Armies of the United States letterhead, Decemb...

ALS signed "A. M. Poundstone," three pages on two adjoining sheets, 8 x 10.25, July 28, 1864. Handwritten letter from "Intrenchments ...

Fabled Confederate general (1833-1864) best known for his consummate skill in reconnaissance and as a cavalry officer. After leading successful offens

Union general (1834-1862) who was killed in action at the Battle of Perryville during the Civil War. His brother, Confederate officer James B. Terrill

Confederate general (1838-1864) who fought in nearly every major battle of the Eastern Theater, and was killed at the Battle of Totopotomoy Creek. His

Appealing original ambrotype photograph of a Union soldier wearing a 'great coat' overcoat, housed in its ornate 2" x 2.5" frame. ...

Remarkable archive of material affiliated with Libby Prison inmate 2nd Lieutenant Charles H. Burd, 4th Maine Volunteers, who had been in the Union Arm

Attractive hand-carved meerschaum smoking pipe portraying a bearded Union soldier, measuring 3.25" long, housed in its original, form-fitting h...

Uniform parts and accoutrement archive identified to New Hampshire infantryman John Long, including: his kepi hat, made by W. E. Walsh & Sons, A...

ALS, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 8 x 12.5, October 17, 1862. Letter to his sister, following his discharge at Annapolis on October 13, 1862. I

John Knox enlisted in the 76th Pennsylvania Keystone Zouaves, Co. F, as a musician on October 28, 1861. He assisted in the reduction of Fort Pulaski a

Interesting tintype of two young children housed in its original 3.25" x 3.75" case, with typed label applied to the front of the detached...

Civil War-dated unsigned handwritten letter by Pvt. Henry G. Hoyer, Co. E, 46th Penn. Vols., two pages both sides, 5 x 8, October 10, 1862. Letter to

Unusual 'battlefield pick-up' Civil War-era diary containing entries from two different Union soldiers, Bandsman Hollis J. Haven of the U.S....

General in the Union Army during the American Civil War (1809-1891). Scarce 2.25 x 3.5 carte-de-visite portrait photo of Horatio P. Van Cleve in his m

Confederate major general (1836-1906), known as 'Fightin' Joe,' who led his troops in vigorous opposition to Sherman during the Atlanta ...

Civil War admiral (1818-1897) who commanded the Monitor against the Merrimack in the first battle of ironclad ships. Ink signature, "John L. Wo...

Rare wooden shingle attributed to the McLean House at Appomattox Court House in which Robert E. Lee surrendered to Ulysses S. Grant on April 9, 1865.

Civil War-dated letter in pencil by J. B. Cunningham, unsigned, one page both sides, 8.5 x 11, April 12, 1865. Letter home following the Battle of App

ALS signed "O. B. Clark," three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 8, April 13, 1865. Handwritten letter to his son, Lt. D. W. Clark, w...

Civil War-dated handwritten telegram, two pages, lightly-lined, 7.75 x 10, April 10, 1865. Transcription in an unknown hand of a telegram sent by the

Complete issue of Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper from May 13, 1865, 16 pages, 11.5 x 16.5, featuring a front-page engraving of "The K...

ALS signed "Henry Perkins," one page, 6.5 x 8, United States Sanitary Commission letterhead, May 1, 1865. Handwritten letter to his cousin...

Uncommon 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite photograph of Lincoln assassin John Wilkes Booth standing in a three-quarter-length pose, wearing a heavy winter coat

American actress and Confederate sympathizer (1832-1918) remembered as close friend and reputed lover of Lincoln assassin John Wilkes Booth. Desirable

Uncommon grouping of photographs of Captain George Weest of the 95th Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, highlighted by a fine, half-cased sixt

Splinter of wood attributed to the execution stand scaffold used to carry out the death sentences of Lincoln assassination conspirators Mary Surratt,

Union Army captain (1837-1908) who was an eyewitness to the Lincoln assassination at Ford's Theatre on April 14, 1865. He reportedly saw Booth l...

Printed playbill, 6 x 17.5, contemporary after April 14, 1865, reading, in part, "FORD’S THEATRE…Season 11...

Souvenir typescript entitled "The Assassination of President Lincoln by Joseph H. Hazleton (An eye witness)," one page, 8.5 x 11, signed a...

Typescript of Keach's dramatic eyewitness account of the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, two pages, 6.5 x 9, signed at the conclusio...

ALS signed "Calvin E. Keach," one page, 6.5 x 9, February 25, 1915. Handwritten letter to John Boos, in full: "I am glad to give you ...

Stage actress and manager (1826-1873) whose company was playing Our American Cousin at Ford's Theatre on the night of Lincoln's assassinatio...

Police officer (1830-1890) in Washington's Metropolitan Police Department who was supposed to guard President Lincoln's box at Ford's Th...

Several strands of Surratt's hair, encapsulated in clear plastic and affixed to an 8.5 x 11 certificate, headed: "The hair of Lincoln consp...

ALS in pencil, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, U. S. Sanitary Commission letterhead, April 15, 1865. Handwritten letter home from "...

Red-and-white silk flag fragment, 7.25" x 1", removed from a 36-star flag that adorned one of the cars in the Lincoln funeral train while ...

Civil War-dated ALS by Surgeon Aaron S. Oberly, signed "A—," four pages on two adjoining sheets, 8 x 9.75, April 20, 18...

Small gold-tone Abraham Lincoln mourning button, measuring 13 mm in diameter, featuring a portrait of the fallen president in profile. In fine conditi