RR Auction Quality Autograph Auction 365

Nobel Prize–winning chemist (1912–1999) who was instrumental in the discovery of several elements. Element 106, Seaborgium, was named in his honor in

Partly-printed DS, one page, 11 x 17, June 13, 1867. Passport issued to Willard C. Wilkins, describing his forehead as “rather high,” his complexion a

American politician (1814–1869) who served as secretary of war in the cabinets of Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson. Partly-printed DS, one page, 15.

Imprisoned for murder at the age of 18, Robert Stroud (1890–1963) spent more than 54 years in jail (47 in isolation), where he became a self-educated

Representative from Pennsylvania who opposed fugitive slave laws and urged emancipation. Toward the end of his life, Stevens held more political power

Evangelist, and former baseball player, who preached a fundamentalist theology in a highly flamboyant style. Vintage irregularly clipped 5 x 5 magazin

Ink signatures of Byron White and David Souter on individual 5 x 3.5 Supreme Court cards; and an engraved portrait of the Supreme Court building, 8 x

Nine items: three 6 x 9 Supreme Court portraits, signed in ink by David Souter, Byron White, and William Rehnquist respectively; a fountain pen signat

Five FDCs, each signed in ink by a US Supreme Court justice: Thurgood Marshall and William J. Brennan (same cover), Elena Kagan, Clarence Thomas, Davi

Seven items: five 6 x 9 paperstock official portraits individually signed in ink by William Rehnquist, William J. Brennan, David Souter, Clarence Thom

Hungarian-born nuclear physicist (1908–2003) who worked with Fermi on the Manhattan Project and later assumed a leading role in the development of the

Swiss-born California pioneer who arrived in California in 1839 and later constructed Fort Sutter, a frontier trading post. By 1844, Sutter was enjoyi

Glossy 5 x 7 photo, signed in the lower border in black ink. In fine condition, with a couple trivial brushes to signature.

Two FDCs, with cachets honoring Albert Einstein and chemistry respectively, each signed on the front in blue ballpoint by Teller. In fine condition, w

Glossy 3.5 x 5 photo of William Shockley, signed and inscribed in felt tip and dated March 21, 1984; and a glossy 3.75 x 4.75 photo of John Bardeen, s

Awarded the 1952 Nobel Prize in Medicine in recognition for his discovery of streptomycin, the first antibiotic effective against tuberculosis. Glossy

LS, one page, 6 x 3.5, no date. In full: “I send you herewith a copy of my last report to the Board of Trustees. I hope that you may find time to read

Religious leader (1801–1877) who became leader of the Mormon Church in 1844 after its founder, Joseph Smith, was shot and killed by a mob of angry opp

Concentration camp survivor (1908–2005) who dedicated his life to tracking down and prosecuting former Nazis who had persecuted Jews during World War

Boston physician, orator and patriot (1741–1775) who was a pivotal figure in the early revolutionary agitation in Massachusetts. Warren drafted the Su

Engineer and businessman (1846–1914) best known for the invention of the air brake and for his energetic promotion of AC power distribution. Partly-pr

Brigadier General of the Confederate Provisional Army (1818–1893) who commanded the forces at Charleston, where he ordered the bombardment of Fort Sum

Two glossy 10 x 8 photos: one showing the Black Sheep Squadron in front of an F4U Corsair, signed in black felt tip Ed Olander, Bob McClurg, and John

Signed book: Baa Baa Black Sheep. Later printing. Fresno: Wilson Press, Inc., 1958. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6 x 8.75, 384 pages. Signed and inscrib

Two bank checks, 6.25 x 2.75, each filled out and signed by Bradley, “Omar N. Bradley,” both dated December 13, 1952. In very good condition, with exp

Commander of the spy ship USS Pueblo (1927–2004). Two items: satin-finish 8 x 10 photos of Bucher in uniform, signed in black felt tip “Lloyd Bucher,

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

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. He was lat

TLS in German, signed “Donitz,” one page, 8.25 x 11.75, January 19, 1960. In part (translated): “I will carry out your request. Right now, I am at a c

American general (1859–1931) known as the first Chief of the Bureau of Insular Affairs and for commanding the 26th Division in World War I. DS, signed

Color glossy 11.5 x 8 photo of the Enola Gay, signed in blue felt tip, “Paul Tibbets, Pilot,” “Tom Ferebee, Bombadier,” and “Dutch Van Kirk, Navigator

Color 22 x 15.5 print entitled “Atomic Warfare is Born,” signed in blue felt tip by Paul Tibbets, Theodore Van Kirk, and Thomas Ferebee. Rolled and in

Spiral-bound program from the 50th Anniversary Reunion of the 509th Composite Group, 8.5 x 11, 128 pages, signed on the first page in ink and felt tip

ALS signed “Morris Jeppson (Dick to friends),” one page, lightly-lined, 8.5 x 11, January 15, 2009. Letter regarding questions of the Enola Gay missio

Color glossy 10 x 8 photo of the Hiroshima mushroom cloud, signed in blue felt tip, “Paul Tibbets, Pilot—Enola Gay, Hiroshima 8/6/45.” In fine conditi

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Tibbets posing in front of the Enola Gay, signed in black felt tip; and an FDC, with a cachet honoring the cessation of nuclear

Souvenir pilot’s manual for the P-47 Thunderbolt, 1988. Softcover, 8.5 x 11, 50 pages, signed in blue or black ink on the inside front cover by nine a

Souvenir National Archives publication of the World War II German surrender documents, 1989. Softcover, 8.5 x 11, 33 pages, signed in ink on the insid

Twenty-nine different mostly 8 x 10 photos (a few smaller) or biographical sheets of military aces, various finishes, each individually signed by one

French military officer (1851–1929) who served as Supreme Commander of the Allied Armies in the final months of World War I. Vintage sepia matte-finis

Ink signature, “J. C. Fremont,” on an off-white 5.75 x 1.25 slip cut from a larger document. In very good condition, with vertical folds, one passing

Confederate general (1822–1891) who commanded one of the lead brigades during Pickett's Charge at the Battle of Gettysburg. Ink signature, “B. D...

One of Japan’s most skilled fliers, Fuchida (1902–1976) commanded the air attack against Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, and was the last to leave t

One of the US Air Force’s top pilots (1919–2002) who survived the attack on Pearl Harbor and went on to record 28 kills in World War II and 6.5 kills

Allied heroine of World War II, sent into Nazi-occupied France to work with the French underground. Rare vintage matte-finish 4.5 x 6.25 photo of Hall

Union general (1824–1886) who distinguished himself in the Battle of Gettysburg and later commanded Custer and the 7th Cavalry against the Cheyenne in

Fifth (and longest-serving) Commandant of the United States Marine Corps (1783–1859), who served from 1820 to 1859. Partly-printed DS, signed “Arch. H

Signed book: Battle Hymn. Later printing. NY: McGraw-Hill, 1956. Hardcover with dustjacket, 5.5 x 8.25, 246 pages. Signed in black felt tip on the tit

War-dated DS, in German, signed “A. Hitler,” one page, 8.25 x 11.75, February 19, 1942. Document promoting Georg von Bismarck as major general of the

Minister-turned-pilot who flew 300 missions in World War II and Korea, helped train the Korean Air Force, and started an orphanage that helped save th

DS, in German, one page, 10 x 14, September 18, 1941. Headed in gilt “On Behalf of the German People,” the document reads, in part, (translated): “I a

Three items: color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Lindberg and World War II Ace Urban L. Drew in their later years, signed in black felt tip by both men

Cardstock 8 x 10 photo of the historic first flag-raising on Iwo Jima, signed in black felt tip, “Charles W. Lindberg.” In fine condition, with slight

Appointed a brigadier general when the Civil War broke out, Thomas Jackson (1824–1863) organized a brigade of Virginians that fought at the first Batt

Vintage matte-finish 7.25 x 9.5 full-length photo of Kimmel in his dress uniform, signed and inscribed in black ink “For General Thomas H. Green, with

World War II fighter ace (1920-1991) credited with 62 individual air victories. Color 29 x 22.75 print of Kozhedub’s Lavochkin La-7, numbered #60/950,

French statesman and military officer (1757–1834) who became an intimate associate of George Washington and who advanced the American cause on both si

Revolutionary War-dated ALS, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 6.25 x 8, March 14, 1782. Letter to General Nathanael Greene. In full: “I sincerely c

ALS signed “R. E. Lee,” one page both sides, 7.75 x 9.75, December 22, 1853. Lee writes from West Point to General George H. Devereux, about his son,

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

Famed German naval officer (1881–1966) who earned the nickname ‘Sea Devil’ for his legendary maritime exploits. Two different 3.5 x 5.5 postcard portr

Early vintage matte-finish 9 x 13.25 full-length photo of MacArthur in full uniform, and bearing an embossed Signal Corps seal at the lower right corn

Vintage 8 x 10 cardstock head-and-shoulders photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “Douglas MacArthur to ‘Stanley Paunsford’ 9-25-51.” Light cont

American soldier (1839–1925) who earned a niche in military history as the only man to serve as an officer in the Civil War, Indian Wars, and Spanish-

Charismatic commander of the Confederate cruiser ‘Florida,’ whose depredations against Northern shipping were exceeded only by the famed ‘Alabama.’ AL

Union general, he was killed at the Battle of Atlanta. After the war, Fort McPherson in Atlanta was named in his honor. War-dated handwritten and sign

American soldier (1839–1925) who earned a niche in military history as the only man to serve as an officer in the Civil War, Indian Wars, and Spanish-

Retired general, best known as the Lieutenant Colonel in command of the 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, at the Battle of Ia Drang, in 1965 during

Manuscript DS, in French, signed “Napoleon,” one page, 7.75 x 12.5, February 11, 1806. An untranslated draft of a decree for the nomination of Mr. Buf

DS in French, boldly signed “NP,” one page, 7 x 4, dated January 7, 1811. An untranslated military assignment. Nicely double cloth-matted with a color

British naval officer and arctic explorer (1831–1915). Three ALSs, each on an identical 4.5 x 7 page, two undated and the third dated November 29, 187

Vintage matte-finish 10.5 x 9.5 photo of Nimitz signing the Japanese surrender aboard the USS Missouri, signed and inscribed in the lower border in bl

Phenomenal, distinguished vintage matte-finish 9.75 x 12.75 half-length photo of Patton wearing battle dress with his combat helmet exhibiting his Fou

American naval officer (1794–1858) who took a leading role in the establishment of international trade with the formerly insular nation of Japan. ALS

TLS, one page, 7 x 9.5, General of the Armies letterhead, January 5, 1923. Letter of thanks for holiday greetings. In full: “Please accept my sincere

Vintage sepia matte-finish 11 x 13.75 photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “For Maj. General Johnson Hagood, Remembering his efficient work in

Confederate colonel, Virginia Military Institute graduate, and Mexican War veteran who was surprised by Union troops in June 1861. ALS, one page, 7.75

Four items: two TLSs (1991 and 1992) on Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff letterhead, each thanking the recipient for their support of Desert Stor

TLS, second page of a two-page letter, 7.25 x 10.5, September 8, 1943. Written in the midst of World War II as president and general manager of Easter

Two World War II commemorative stamp sheets, each measuring 9 x 5.25, one entitled “1942: Into the Battle,” signed by Ridgeway; and one entitled “1945

ALS signed “W. T. Sherman,” four lightly-lined pages, both sides, 5.75 x 9.5, New Hotel Lafayette letterhead, May 5, 1887. Letter to his former aide,

Confederate naval commander who was captain of the famous commerce raider CSS Alabama, taking a record 69 prizes. ALS, one page, lightly-lined, 7.75 x

Four-star general (1883–1946), aka “Vinegar Joe” and “Old Joe,” best known for his service in China. Relieved from command in 1944 as part of FDR’s ge

Detailed wooden model of Bockscar, signed on the wing in black felt tip, “Chas. W. Sweeney, Aug. 9, 1945.” Housed in the original box. In very fine co

Union general (1827–1905) who became better known as the author of the best-selling religio-historical novel Ben-Hur. Vintage ink signature, “Lew. Wal

Seven items: fountain pen signature of George Marshall on a 5 x 3 card; fountain pen signature of William F. Halsey on a sheet of stationery from the

Ink signatures of generals Douglas MacArthur and J. M. Wainwright and a 1946 ALS from British General Arthur E. Percival (signed “A. E. Percival”) dou

Glossy 14 x 11 photo of the Japanese surrender on board the USS Missouri on September 2, 1945, signed in blue felt tip by fifteen World War II Pacific

Printed copy of the pilot’s poem ‘High Flight,’ 8.25 x 11, signed in ink by nine World War II legends: Paul Tibbets (adding “Pilot—Enola Gay, 6 Aug 19

Soviet general (1896–1974) who led the defeat of the Germans at Stalingrad and the entry into Berlin during World War II. DS, three pages on two adjoi

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

Commemorative color handout, 6 x 6.5, given out in honor of Aldrin being the grand marshall of the Village of Ridgewood 4th of July parade in 1981, wi

Two signed hardcover books, Reaching for the Moon and Look to the Stars, each signed on the title page in blue ink by Aldrin. In fine condition.

Buzz Aldrin’s personal flight clipboard and attached paperwork. Heavy tin clipboard measures 6 x 9, titled “IFR Flight Organizer,” and illustrated wit

Color matte-finish 13.5 x 10.5 photo of Earth, signed and inscribed in black felt tip on the mat, “To H. Dale Grubb, A View of Oklahoma from 100,000 M

Color 20 x 16 limited edition manuscript print of Aldrin on the lunar surface, numbered 91/99, commemorating the first words spoken from the moon, sig

Color glossy 10 x 8 photo of Alan Bean working on the lunar surface, signed in gold ink, “Alan Bean, Apollo 12”; and a satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Ch

Color 8 x 10 NASA photo of the Apollo 12 crew posing in front of a lunar lander during training, signed in black felt tip by Charles Conrad, Richard G

Color glossy 13 x 8.5 photo of the Apollo 15 crew in a receiving line, signed and inscribed in black felt tip on a mat, “To Dale with many thanks for

Color very limited edition 19 x 13 manuscript print entitled “The Last Words Ever Spoken,” numbered #27/45, bearing an image of Cernan on the lunar su