RR Auction Quality Autograph Auction 354

Empress of Austria (1717–1780) and mother of Marie Antoinette. DS, in German, two pages both sides, 10.5 x 15, January 1, 1762. Interesting docu

Nobel Prize–winning physicist who was the first to isolate the electron and measure its charge. Four signed items: a vintage 7 x 9 photo of Mill

Matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Mother Teresa clutching her rosary, signed in blue ink, “God bless you, M. Teresa mc.” In fine condition. Pre

Prayer card, 6.25 x 4.25, with a photo of Mother Teresa holding a child, and two prayers printed on the reverse, signed on the image side in blue felt

Partly printed DS, in Italian, signed on the reverse “Vittorio Emanuele” and “Mussolini,” one page both sides, 9.5 x 14.5, Nov

FDC with a cachet honoring the 100th anniversary of the National Academy of Sciences, signed on the front in various inks by ten Nobel Prize recipient

Three Nobel Prize winners for their invention of the transistor. Ballpoint signatures of W Shockley, John Bardeen, and Walter Brattain on indi

Young girl who inspired the “Is There a Santa Claus?” editorial appearing in the September 21, 1897, edition of the New York Sun. The edit

Italian physicist (1841-1912) best known for inventing an improved form of direct-current electrical generator, or dynamo. Picture postcard with a vig

Unsigned ALS written by Lee Harvey Oswald, but signed by his wife “Marina,” one page, lightly-lined, 5.75 x 8, July 28. Letter to Vada and

Signed book: Going Rogue: An American Life. Special autographed edition of first edition, later printing. NY: Harper Collins, 2009. Hardcover with dus

Pioneering French microbiologist and chemist (1822–1895) who demonstrated the germ theory of disease and developed the first vaccine against rab

Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of the Holy Father holding the hand of Mother Teresa, signed in black felt tip, “Joannes Paulus II.” In very fin

Born Giovanni Battista Enrico Antonio Maria Montini in Italy in 1897, Paul VI reigned as pope from 1963 until his death in 1978. Christmas card from 1

Charismatic and highly ambitious wife of Argentine president Juan Perón (1919–1952) who later became the subject of the popular musical (

King of Spain (born 1527) from 1556 until his death in 1598; his eventful reign included Spain’s conquest of the Philippines (named for him), th

Born Count Barnaba Niccolò Maria Luigi Chiaramonti, Pope from 1800-1823. LS, in Italian, signed “Pius PP. VII,” one page, 8.75 x 12

Pope (1857-1939), born Ambrogio Damiano Achille Ratti, who ascended the papal throne in 1922 and issued encyclicals condemning communism, fascism, and

Pope, born Eugenio Maria Giuseppe Giovanni Pacello (1876–1958), who reigned from 1939 until his death. During WWII he advanced several peace pro

Collection of 12 items, consisting of letters, signatures, and signed photos from politicians. Signers are: George Bush (2), Walter Mondale, Hubert H.

Color glossy 7 x 4.75 photo of Rabin engaged in conversation with Barbra Streisand standing next to him, signed in blue felt tip, “Y. Rabin.&a...

Notarized DS, one page, 8.5 x 14, February 21, 1956. Texas certificate for registration of names. In part: “The County of Dallas, State of Texas

Pioneering archaeologist (1822–1890) best known for his excavations at the ancient sites of Troy and Mycenae. Cover (only) from a publication ti

ALS in French, one page, 7.5 x 2, no date. Short untranslated letter to an unidentified woman. Matted with a photo of Schweitzer in Africa, to an over

Missionary doctor, theologian, philosopher, organist, Bach expert, and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize (1875–1965). ALS in German, one page, 8.2

Eerie vintage vertical fountain pen signature, “Ernest Shackleton,” on an off-white 3.75 x 6.5 album page, dated in another hand October 3

AQS on a 5 x 6.5 off-white sheet, signed “E. A. Shackleton.” Shackleton writes the final verse from “God Save the King”, &am...

Second Prime Minister of Israel (1894–1965) who served from 1954–1955. ALS in Hebrew, signed “M. S.,” one page, 5.5 x 8.5, Sta

Psychologist and author who conducted pioneering work in experimental psychology. Glossy 5 x 7 photo of an elderly Skinner posing outdoors, signed in

Eighth president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. TLS signed “Geo. Albert Smith,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Church of Jesus C

American-born author, explorer, and special correspondent for the New York Herald (1841–1904). He entered the annals of popular quotation with h

Signed book: The Public and Its Government. Later printing. New Haven: Yale University Press, 1930. Hardcover, 5.5 x 7.75, 169 pages. Nicely signed in

Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court (1862–1948) from 1930 to 1941. Vintage ink signature, “Charles E. Hughes,” on an off-white 4

Brilliant and versatile Croatian-born American inventor and engineer (1856–1943) whose discoveries revolutionized the understanding and practica

Swiss-born California pioneer. He arrived in California in 1839 and was granted land near the junction of the Sacramento and American rivers. A year l

ALS signed “Jn. A. Sutter,” one page, lightly-lined, 8.25 x 10.5, February 14, 1856. Letter to Judge Orville C. Pratt. In full: “Col

Partly-printed DS, one page, 9 x 11.25, December 26, 1838. Lamar, as new president of Texas, appoints Henry Trott to the office of County Surveyor for

American astronomer (1906–1997) best known for discovering Pluto in 1930. Souvenir typescript, two pages, 8.5 x 11, from his book Pot of Darknes

German physiologist (1854-1917) who received the 1901 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. ALS in German, signed “E. Behring,” one page

ALS in German, one page both sides, 7.5 x 9, January 27, 1805. Letter to Heinrich Wilhelm Karl von Harnier, the Royal Prussian Resident in Munich, reg

German philosopher (1679-1754). His main achievement was a complete oeuvre on almost every scholarly subject of his time, displayed and unfolded accor

LS signed “Danl. Webster,” one page, 7.75 x 9.75, October 27, 1924. Webster writes from Boston to the Phi Gamma Alpha Society of Hamilton

German chemist (1872–1942) who won the 1915 Nobel Prize for Chemistry for his research related to the structure of plant pigments, including chl

Signed book: Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions. Later printing. Alcoholics Anonymous Publishing, Inc., 1953. Hardcover with dustjacket, 5.75 x 8.5, 1

Color 8 x 6 print of a Ford Tri-Motor airplane, affixed to a 10 x 8 off-white mount, signed on the mount in black felt tip by Generals E. E. Partridge

Confederate cavalry brigadier general in the Civil War. He achieved prominence as Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson's cavalry commander in...

Glossy 10 x 8 photo of the crew of the Bockscar, signed in ballpoint and felt tip by crew members Charles Sweeney, Fred Olivi, Kermit Beahan, and Jim

Air Force general (1893–1958) who commanded the famous Flying Tigers during World War II. TLS signed “C. L. Chennault,” one page, 7.

Virginia-born Revolutionary War officer (1752–1818) whose success in capturing crucial lands in the Northwest Territory greatly weakened British

ALS signed “George,” three lightly-lined pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.5 x 8, July 26, 1862. Letter to his cousin written from the Head

A Civil War general and Indian fighter, Michigan-born George Armstrong Custer (1839–1876) distinguished himself as a cavalry commander, earning

German admiral (1891–1980) who commanded the German navy during World War II and tendered Germany’s surrender to the Allies on May 7, 1945

Confederate general (1816–1894) who led troops at Antietam, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, and Spotsylvania. Though pardoned by President Johnson

Glossy 10 x 8 photo of three of the Enola Gay’s officers posing with their plane, signed in blue and black felt tip by all three: Theodore Van K

Commemorative postal cover post card, 6.25 x 3.5, with a cachet honoring four-cent air mail, signed on the front in ink by Paul W. Tibbets, Jacob Bese

FDC honoring the DH4-D airplane, signed on the front in ink by George Caron, Jacob Besser, and Paul Tibbets. In very fine condition. RRAuction COA.

Satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of the 509th Composite Headquarters on Tinian, signed in black felt tip by 11 members of the group: Paul Tibbetts, Fred Oliv

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of the Enola Gay on the runway, signed in blue felt tip “The first atomic bomb was dropped from an altitude of 3

Print of Steve Ritchie’s F-4E Phantom, 13 x 10.5, signed in pencil by pilots Steve Ritchie and Chuck Bellevue. Also signed in pencil by the arti

Breathtaking color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of the squadron in formation near the China-Burma border, signed in black felt tip by 10: Dick Rossi, Cha

Program from the Flying Tigers 1996 reunion in Dallas, Texas, 8.5 x 11, 32 pages, signed on the last page in the autograph section by 22 members of th

World War II Ace who flew 20 Battle of Britain missions with RAF Polish Squadron in his Spitfire and is credited with 28 victories. Satin-finish 11 x

Partly printed DS, signed “N. B. Forrest,” one page both sides, 17 x 15.5, September 1, 1869. A handsomely engraved (including a vignette

Brigadier general in the Continental Army (1726–1806) who proved himself a capable administrator and played a major role in the American victory

Bold ink signature, “Hermann Göring,” on a 3.25 x 2.25 off-white slip. In fine condition, with a couple of light creases near edges.

Ink signature, “Wade Hampton, So Ca ,” on an off-white 3 x 2 card. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.

Ink signature, “Winfd S. Hancock,” on an off-white 3 x 2 card. In fine condition, with a very faint stain to top edge. RRAuction COA.

German major and Knight’s Cross with Diamonds recipient (1922–1993) who was the leading ace of all time, with 352 victories. Book page fro

Confederate general best known for a disastrous infantry assault on the first day of the Battle of Gettysburg. ALS, one page, lightly-lined, 5 x 7.75,

Glossy 5 x 7 photo of the Iwo Jima flag raising, signed and inscribed in black ballpoint “Best wishes to John D. Stevens from Joe Rosenthal.&a...

Photographer best known for his famous shot of five Marines raising the flag on Iwo Jima. Famous 10 x 12.75 reproduction copy of the flag raising on M

British naval admiral (1859–1935) best known for commanding the Grand Fleet at the Battle of Jutland during World War I. TLS signed “J. Je

Traditionally known as Don John of Austria, and in Spanish as Don Juan de Austria (1547-1578), was an illegitimate son of Holy Roman Emperor Charles V

Ink signature, “J. E. Johnston,” on an off-white 3.25 x 1.75 card. A hint of faint soiling, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DN

The most prominent of the several couples who claim to be the participants of the famous Eisenstaedt “Kiss” photo taken in Times Square on

Confederate general (1821–1904) who distinguished himself at Bull Run, Fredericksburg, and Chickamauga. Ink signature, “Yours truly, James

German military officer (1865–1937) who served as a general during World War I and who was an early supporter of Hitler and participant in the B

TLS, one page, 8 x 10, General Headquarters, Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers letterhead, August 11, 1948. Letter sending well wishes to a fami

Ink signature, “Very truly yours, Geo B. McClellan,” on an off-white 3 x 1.75 card. In fine condition, with a very light stain above the s

Union general during the Civil War (1815 -1905). ALS signed “N. C. McLean,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.75 x 7.5, June 29, 1868.

Glossy 14 x 11 photo of the Memphis Belle crew posing with their plane, signed in black felt tip, “Robert Morgan, Pilot of Memphis Belle.”

Eighteen assorted military-related covers, bearing various cachets and cancellations. FDCs include: J. H. Doolittle, Paul Tibbets, John H. Bradley, an

British admiral and statesman (born 1900), uncle of Prince Philip, and Supreme Allied Commander in Southeast Asia during World War II, who was killed

LS in French, signed “Bonaparte,” one page, 7.25 x 9.25, ornate Bonaparte I, Consul de la Republique letterhead, August 13, 1802. Letter t

Unique four page transcript from an August 14, 1946, interview given by Nimitz in Schenectady, New York, for a national NBC audience, via NBC affiliat

American army officer (1860–1948) who was Commander of the American Expeditionary Forces in Europe during World War I and one of the most celebr

Vintage ink signatures of fifteen of the defendants in the Nuremberg Trials, all on individual off-white slips roughly 3 x 2 in size, several dated 19

Tenth and current Commander, U.S. Central Command. Color satin-finish 12 x 8 close-up photo of Petraeus addressing some troops, signed in black felt t

TLS, one page, 7.25 x 8, dated August 23, 1993, on Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff letterhead. Powell responds to a collector’s question.

Signed book: Fighting the Flying Circus. First edition, first printing. NY: Frederick A. Stokes Company, 1919. Hardcover, 5 x 7.5, 371 pages. Signed a

Admiral (1900–1986) who oversaw the creation of America’s fleet of nuclear-powered naval vessels. Magazine cover from the January 11, 1954

Two items: glossy 8 x 10 photo of Ridgeway posing in front of a map, signed in black felt tip; and a souvenir typescript, one page, 8.5 x 11, of the E

Mexican War and Union commander (1786–1866) nicknamed “Old Fuss and Feathers” for his love of military pageantry. Hand-addressed and

Vintage 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite head-and-shoulders photo by S. M. Fassett of Chicago, signed at the bottom of the image in black ink, “W. T. She

Ink signature, “P. H, Sheridan, Lieut General,” on an off-white 3.25 x 1.75 card. Light stains near edges, otherwise fine condition. RRAuc

Sickles’ personal 4.25 x 2.5 visiting card, imprinted with name, rank, and address, boldly signed “Autograph of D. E. Sickles, Jan 6, &a...

Ink signature, “W. T. Sherman, General,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2 card. A hint of faint soiling, otherwise fine condition. An excellent exa

Confederate general. As the longtime colonel of the 13th Virginia Infantry Regiment, Terrill fought in nearly every major battle of the Eastern Theate

Union general who was killed in action at the Battle of Perryville during the Civil War. His brother was also killed during the same war, making the T

German military officer (1887–1973) regarded as one of the Nazis’ most skillful and successful field commanders. Tried in Hamburg for war