RR Auction Quality Autograph Auction 363

TLS signed “Wm. H. Taft,” one page, 8 x 10.5, Supreme Court of the United States letterhead, May 8, 1924. As chief justice, Taft writes George W. Smit

Self-contained partial DS bearing the ink signature,“R. B. Taney,” 15.75 x 4.5, March 1, 1834. The bottom portion of a larger document, with three lin

Signed book: Statecraft: Strategies for a Changing World. Norwalk: Easton Press, 2002. Leather-bound hardcover, 6.5 x 9.5, 486 pages. Signed in blue f

TLS in French, signed “L. Trotsky,” two pages (one onionskin), 7.25 x 11, April 4, 1939. Letter to “cher camarade Gerard” concerning getting his grand

Huge collection of original telegrams affixed to pages, copied texts of telegrams, and three documents, all in Spanish, including two signed by Pancho

The tallest documented human being of modern times, Wadlow (1918–1940), who reached a height of 8´11?, made his living as a touring novelty att...

ALS signed “W,” two pages both sides, 7.25 x 10.5, monogrammed Paris letterhead, January 26, 1968. Letter to Marthe Slater in Long Island, NY from her

Co-winner of the 1962 Nobel Prize for Physiology and Medicine for the discovery of DNA. Rare original oversized signed and inscribed felt tip sketch o

Apple promotional poster of Watson studying a DNA model, 17 x 11, signed in blue felt tip. Rolled and in fine condition.

The 123rd Emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession, reigning from July 30, 1912, until his death in 1926. Manuscript DS, in

British soldier and administrator (1861–1936) most famous for his role during World War I, in which he led the Egyptian Expeditionary Force in the con

Twenty bio/photo sheets, one 8 x 10 and nineteen 10 x 8, each signed in ink or felt tip by the respective ace pictured. Signers are: Gabby Gabreski, B

Union general (1805–1871) dubbed the ‘Hero of Fort Sumter’ for refusing Confederate demands to surrender the fort and enduring two days of bombardment

British pilot who lost both his legs in 1931 but continued to fly in WWII with the use of artificial limbs. FDC with a cachet honoring the Battle of B

Satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of the 101st Airborne parachuting, signed in black felt tip by Buck Compton and ‘Wild’ Bill Guarnere. In very fine condition

Two glossy 14 x 11 photos of Boyington posing with his pilots, signed in blue felt tip by pilots Jim Hill, Henry ‘Boo’ Bourgeois, Bruce Matheson, Tom

Matte-finish 7.25 x 8.5 photo of the five-star general in his dress uniform, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “To Mr. Ronald Clarizia, with best

Color 16 x 11 print of a Hawker Hurricane I, signed in felt tip by eight aces: Gus Raymond, William Dunn, Steve Pisanos, Carroll ‘Red’ McColpin, Witol

Thirty-one Civil War-era signatures of Confederate leaders, mostly generals, including President Jefferson Davis. Nearly all have been clipped from la

Color limited edition 24.5 x 19 print entitled ‘0820 18 April 1942,’ numbered #1571/2000, signed in pencil by 26 Raiders: James Doolittle, R. E. Cole,

American military officer and politician (1798–1879) who served as a Union general during the Civil War, in which capacity he played a pivotal role in

Signed book: Enola Gay. NY: Stein and Day, 1977. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.25, 327 pages. Signed in blue ballpoint on the opening pages by cr

Cardstock 10 x 8 photo of the Enola Gay on the tarmac, signed in blue felt tip, “Thomas Ferebee, Bombardier, 11/12/90,” “Paul Tibbets, Pilot,” and “Th

Limited edition 8.5 x 11 print of the Hiroshima mushroom cloud, signed below the image in black ink. In very fine condition.

FDC with a cachet honoring the 25¢ air mail stamp, signed on the front in blue ink. In fine condition.

Ten 11 x 14 composite prints, each signed in pencil by the respective ace featured. Signers are: Bob Goebel, Boots Blesse, Tex Hill, Jim Goodson, ‘Bud

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

Glossy 10 x 8 photo of a formation of planes, signed in ballpoint and felt tip by Morgan Vaux, Frank Losonsky, Robert Keeton, Ed Stiles, Chuck Baisden

Limited edition artist’s proof 17 x 11 print of a P-47N Thunderbolt, signed in black felt tip. Also signed in black felt tip by the artist Joe Milich.

Partly-printed DS, signed “Winf. St. Hancock,” one page, 23 x 18, October 13, 1883. Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States certificat

DS, in German, signed “H. Himmler,” one page, 8.25 x 11.75, November 12, 1937. Untranslated document referencing Alois Steinkogler. In very good condi

DS, one page, 8 x 11.5, January 18, 1937. A partially printed and typed document promoting Hans Lohmann to the rank of general-major. Countersigned by

Rare ANS in German, one page, 7.75 x 5, personal letterhead, January 8, 1938. Brief get well note to an unknown recipient. In full: “Warmest wishes fo

Six signed satin-finish photos from Iwo Jima, three 8 x 10 and three 10 x 8, each signed in black felt tip by Lindberg, adding “1st Flag Raiser, Iwo J

Color 24 x 36 composite print of a map of Iwo Jima and photos from the battle, signed twice in blue felt tip by Lindberg, who has also identified his

Rare and significant ALS signed “Thad. Kosciuszko,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 6.75 x 8.5, October 3, 1782. Letter to Major General Nathanea

Ink signature and sentiment, “Copy for Miss Lila Perry, Woodbury, N.J. J. E. Johnston,” on an off-white 4.75 x 2 lightly-lined slip. In very good cond

Confederate general and major operative in the network of Confederate spies during the Civil War. ALS, one page, lightly-lined, 8 x 10, Financial and

Fountain pen signature, “R. E. Lee,” on an off-white 3.5 x 1.25 slip affixed to an 18.25 x 23.75 portrait of Lee in uniform. In very good condition,

Famed German naval officer (1881–1966) who earned the nickname “Sea Devil” for his legendary maritime exploits. Two matte-finish sepia postcard photos

Bold ink signature, “Douglas MacArthur,” on an off-white 4.25 x 3 sheet. In fine condition, with light spot of toning to middle of signature.

Commemorative cover with a cachet of a battleship, signed under the cachet in black ink. Cover also bears an April 20, 1946, USS Corregidor postal can

Nice print, 11 x 8.5, of a Grumman F4F-4 Wildcat, signed in felt tip and ink by five American aces who fought on Guadalcanal and received the Congress

Officer in the Confederate Navy who was nicknamed the ‘Prince of Privateers’ due to his remarkable success as a blockade runner and commerce raider in

Color satin-finish 14 x 11 photo of the National World War II Memorial United States postage stamp, signed in blue felt tip by Medal of Honor recipien

Six items: a color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of William Westmoreland signed in blue ballpoint; three satin-finish 8 x 10 photos of Lloyd Bucher signed

Collection of 18 signed FDCs and commemorative covers, each signed in ink by a different member of the military. Signers are: James Doolittle, George

American World War I ace (1879–1936). His zealous ambition, overreaching bravado, and vocal criticism of the War and Navy departments following the wa

LS in French, signed “Napoleon,” one page both sides, 7.25 x 9, July 3, 1805. Letter reads, in full (translated): “My Cousin, I authorize you to order

American admiral (1885–1966) who led the Allied naval forces in the Pacific in World War II. Vintage 14 x 11 heavy stock photo of Nimitz signing the J

Limited edition 17 x 11 print of a McDonnell Douglas F-40 Phantom, numbered #12/1000, signed in black felt tip, “Robin Olds, B. Gen USAF (Ret), CO 8th

ALS in pencil signed “George S. Patton, Jr.,” one lightly-lined page both sides, 8.5 x 10.25, November 26, 1916. Patton to writes to Nita [his sister,

Ink censor signature, “G. S. Patton, Jr.,” at the top of a mailing envelope, postmarked November 13, 1944, and bearing a return address of “Headquarte

TLS, one page, 7 x 9.25, General of the Armies letterhead, September 25, 1923. Letter of thanks to John Hays Hammond. In full: “Thank you very much fo

French general who was honored as a national hero for his defense of Verdun during World War I, but who was convicted after World War II of dealings w

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

TLS signed “Colin L. Powell,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff letterhead, May 12, 1993. The general references the milita

Three one-page TLSs, two on Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff letterhead, dated 1992, 1993, and 1994. General Powell responds to greetings from a

Union Army general (1834–1864). War-dated ALS signed “Ransom,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8.25, June 20, 1864. Writing Colonel J. T. Tucke

Union general during the Civil War, a confidant of Ulysses S. Grant, and later US Secretary of War. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of Rawl

Fabled German military pilot (1892–1918), known as the ‘Red Baron,’ who shot down 80 enemy planes in World War I before he was killed in action at age

Signed book: Rickenbacker. Later printing. New Jersey: Prentice Hall, 1967. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.25 x 9.25, 458 pages. Signed and inscribed on

German field marshal (1891–1944) who earned the sobriquet ‘The Desert Fox’ for his tactical genius as Commander of the Afrika Korps. In 1944 he was im

German-born Union general (1829–1906) who served as secretary of the interior under President Rutherford B. Hayes. DS, signed “C. Schurz,” one page, 7

Controversial lieutenant general who was in command of the Hawaiian Department of the United States Army at the time of the Japanese attack on Pearl H

United States Air Force major general and writer (1893-1970) who first organized and led the Strategic Air Command. Bank check, 6.5 x 2.75, filled ou

Lot of three manuscript documents, various formats and lengths, 1892. According to the documents, one “J. L. Hill, Texas Veteran” fought in the Texas

Ten satin-finish photos, nine 10 x 8 and one 8 x 10, each signed in felt tip by a member of the Tuskegee Airmen. Signers include: William Surcey, Bufo

Ink and felt tip signatures of 10 members of the Tuskegee Airmen on individual white 5 x 3 cards. Signers include: Les Williams, Yenwith Whitney, Jame

Ten satin-finish 10 x 8 photos, each signed in ink or felt tip by a survivor of the USS Indinapolis. Signers include: Robert Bunai, Louis Erwin, Verli

British soldier and statesman (1769–1852) who earned immortality for his stunning defeat of Napoleon at Waterloo and who later served in the British g

Ink and felt tip signatures of 14 survivors of the USS Indianapolis on individual cards. Signers are: Robert Justice, John Whalston, James O'Don...

Confederate major general (1836–1906), known as “Fightin’ Joe,” who led his troops in vigorous opposition to Sherman during the Atlanta campaign. Two

Union general (1837-1925) during the Civil War. Originally a topographical engineer, Wilson joined the cavalry in 1864, and in March 1865 was sent wit

Thirteen FDCs, each bearing a cachet honoring World War II, each signed on the front in ink or felt tip by a different World War II ace or hero. Signe

Soviet general (1896–1974) who led the defeat of the Germans at Stalingrad and the entry into Berlin during World War II. DS, in Russian, one page bot

Breathtaking color satin-finish 20 x 16 photo of Aldrin standing on the lunar surface, signed in blue felt tip, “July 20, 1969, Buzz Aldrin.” In very

Signed book: Reaching for the Moon. First edition, later printing. NY: Harper Collins, 2005. Hardcover with dustjacket, 9 x 11.25. Signed in blue felt

Original printed page from the flight plan flown and used on the Apollo 11 mission, one page both sides, 10.5 x 8, signed in ballpoint, “Carried to th

Color 3 x 5 photo of Aldrin in his white space suit, signed in black felt tip, “Buzz Aldrin,” and affixed to a color 8.5 x 11 photo of Aldrin descendi

DS, signed “Edwin E. Aldrin, Jr.,” two pages, 8.5 x 11, January 13, 1971. Reassignment papers informing Aldrin he is being transferred from the 1st US

Color vintage glossy 10 x 8 NASA ‘red-numbered’ photo of the Apollo 8 crew, signed in blue ballpoint by James Lovell and Bill Anders, and in red felt

Color vintage 10 x 8 NASA ‘red-numbered’ photo, signed in black felt tip by Dave Scott and James McDivitt, and in green felt tip by Rusty Scheickert.

Color 9.75 x 8 NASA photo of the Apollo 11 crew posing in their spacesuits, signed in black felt tip by Michael Collins and Buzz Aldrin, and in blue i

Color glossy 8 x 10 NASA ‘red-numbered’ photo of Armstrong, Aldrin, and Michael Collins going through their first post-flight debriefing in the Crew R

Color 20 x 16 limited edition manuscript print of Aldrin on the lunar surface, numbered 89/99, commemorating the first words spoken from the moon, sig

Color glossy 10 x 8 ‘red-numbered’ NASA photo of the surface of the moon taken from orbit, signed in black felt tip by Richard Gordon, Charles Conrad,

Color 10 x 8 photo of the Apollo 17 crew posing with their recovery ship captain and Dale Grubb, signed and inscribed in black ink in another hand, “T

Color very limited edition 19 x 13 manuscript print entitled “The Last Words Ever Spoken,” numbered #6/45, bearing an image of Cernan on the lunar sur

Apollo 17 ‘Lunar Landmark’ map, 10.5 x 8, used in lunar orbit during the Apollo 17 mission. Map shows a portion of the lunar surface, labeled at the t

Flown checklist page from the Apollo 17 LM ‘Lunar-Surface Checklist’ used on the lunar surface. This particular checklist page bears page number 10-5,

Color 8 x 10 NASA photo of Armstrong posing in his spacesuit against a lunar background, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with a few trivia

Color 7.5 x 9.5 NASA photo of Armstrong posing in his white spacesuit against a lunar background, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “To the Hough

Color 8 x 10 NASA photo of a neatly dressed Armstrong shortly after his astronaut selection in 1962, signed and inscribed later on in blue felt tip, “

A ticket stub from the October 26, 1985, gridiron match-up between Michigan State and Purdue University, 4.25 x 2, signed in black felt tip by Neil Ar

Ballpoint signature, “Neil Armstrong,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card bearing a September 23, 1973, Cape Canaveral postmark, as well as a 10-cent first ma

Block of four 10-cent First Man on the Moon United States postage stamps, 5 x 2.75, signed in the blank left border in blue felt tip by Armstrong. In

Printed replica of the commemorative plaque left on the lunar surface by the Apollo 11 crew on a light green 5.5 x 3.75 sheet, signed in felt tip by A

US Navy Recovery Force postal cover with a stamped cachet honoring the naval recovery force, signed in blue ballpoint. In very good condition, with fa

Color satin-finish 8 x 8 photo of Buzz Aldrin descending the ladder of the lunar lander to become the second man on the moon, signed in white artist’s