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World War II ‘triple ace’ who flew with Chuck Yeager two tours of combat against the German Luftwaffe in less than a year. Limited edition 17 x 11 pri

War-dated Quebec Conference general pass, signed “H. H. Arnold,” 4.5 x 2.75, 1943. General Pass for the 1943 Quebec Conference issued to Arnold, signe

Printed light tan copy of the pilot’s poem ‘High Flight,’ 8.25 x 11.75, signed in ink or pencil by five atomic bomb crew members: Paul Tibbets, Charle

Shot down the bomber carrying Admiral Yamamoto, the man who planned the attack on Pearl Harbor. Yamamoto’s death deprived Japan of its greatest milita

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

ALS signed “G, T. Beauregard,” one page, lightly-lined, 4.75 x 7.75, November 30, 1891. A cyptic reply to Mr. A. S. Garnett, in full: “Dear Sir, Gen’

Union general (1825-1864) who served at Gettysburg, Second Bull Run, and Spotsylvania Court House. During the Siege of Petersburg, Birney fell ill wit

Army Air Force officer (1919–2004) during World War II and the pilot who flew the ‘Fat Man’ atomic bomb to Nagasaki on August 9, 1945. Glossy 8 x 10 p

Signed book: Baa Baa Black Sheep. Later printing. Fresno: Wilson Press, Inc., 1958. Hardcover with dustjacket, 5.75 x 8.75. Signed and inscribed in bl

Glossy 5 x 7 photo of Boyington posing next to his plane, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip “To Michael Robuck—With Black Sheep One’s Blessings—Pa

TLS, one page, 6.5 x 9.5, Washington letterhead, June 9, 1952. Letter to Dr. Daniel Poling, Editor of Christian Herald magazine. In part: “I checked m

American naval officer (1779–1820) who cemented a reputation as a hero for his peerless leadership during the Barbary Wars and the War of 1812. Follow

Collection of five letters, consisting of four TLSs from George S. Brown (1974), H. B. Sayler (1945), L. S. Kuter (1944), and Walton H. Walker (1945),

Vintage matte-finish 6.5 x 8.5 photo, signed and inscribed in black ink “To Gene Buck: In appreciation of his long years of cooperation and friendship

Union solider (1848–1920) considered the youngest drummer boy of the Civil War who claimed to have invented wirely telegraphy in 1883. ALS signed “Cha

Union general (1819–1893), controversially credited with the invention of modern baseball, who was also the Union general who in 1863, as major genera

US Marine Corps general (1897–1955) who was awared the Medal of Honor, two Navy Crosses, the Silver Star, and two Legions of Merit. He is best known b

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

Composite 8 x 10 cardstock photo showing ‘Little Boy,’ the bomb dropped by Enola Gay and its effect on Hiroshima, signed in blue felt tip, “Paul Tibbe

Four glossy 8 x 10 or 10 x 8 photos: Paul Tibbets in front of the Enola Gay, signed in blue felt tip “Paul Tibbets, Pilot”; Jacob Beser in front of th

Satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of the Enola Gay coming in for a landing, signed in blue felt tip “Dutch Van Kirk. Navigator Enola Gay. Hiroshima 6 Aug. 194

World War II pilot stationed in England and the recipient of Distinguished Flying Cross and the Silver Star. Four items: ALS, five onion skin pages, 8

Brigadier General of the United States Army Air Forces (1905–1943), and a great-grandson of Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest. DS, signed “Na

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

Admiral (1882–1959) who commanded the Third Fleet in the Pacific Theater during World War II. ALS signed “W. F. Halsey, Jr.,” one page both sides, 5.2

Four items: 1) ALS signed “C. G. Gordon,” one page on black-bordered stationery, 5 x 8, March 23, 1872. Gordon writes to Peter Leitch to express his f

Admiral (1882–1959) who commanded the Third Fleet in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Vintage matte-finish 10 x 8 photo of Halsey, signed in f

Confederate military officer and politician (1818–1902) who replaced J. E. B. Stuart as Lee’s Chief of Cavalry following Stuart’s death on the battlef

Nazi Reichsführer (1900–1945) who controlled the SS and the Gestapo and who was one of the most vocal and virulent anti-Semites of the Third Re...

One-armed Union general (1830–1909) who participated at Gettysburg and commanded the Army of Tennessee during Sherman’s March to the Sea. ALS signed “

Satin-finish 13 x 10 photo of the Mount Surabachi flag-raising on Iwo Jima, signed in black felt tip by the last three surviving Medal of Honor recipi

Satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Lindberg atop Mount Surabachi with his flame-thrower, signed in black felt tip “Charles W. Lindberg, 1st Flag Raiser, Iwo

Glossy 10 x 8 composite photo of Rosenthal and the flag-raising on Iwo Jima, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “With best wishes to Shirley Barre

Ranked the number two World War II Europe ace and credited with scoring 27 victories during the conflict flying a P-47 Thunderbolt. Limited edition 17

Union general and politician (1813–1862) who died of typhus during the war. Partly-printed DS, signed “W. H. Keim,” one page, 13.75 x 8.5, May 25, 186

American naval admiral (1882–1968) who commanded the Pacific Fleet at the time of the attack on Pearl Harbor. Relieved of his command after the attack

Polish military leader (1746–1817) considered a national hero in Poland, Belarus, Lithuania, and the United States. He led the 1794 Kosciuszko Uprisin

ALS in French, signed “Lafayette,” one page, 6.25 x 7.75, January 6, 1811. Letter to friends. In part (translated): “Thank you very much for your kind

American admiral and diplomat (1875–1959) who served as Governor of Puerto Rico, Ambassador to France, and chief of staff to Presidents Roosevelt and

American soldier and politician (1835–1905), nephew of Robert E. Lee, who was a Confederate cavalry general during the Civil War and a general during

Hand-addressed envelope, 5.25 x 2, addressed in Lee’s hand to “Mrs. Fitzhugh, Ravensworth, Alexandria, P.O. Virginia.” Light circular area of toning t

Exceptional and large ink signature, “R. E. Lee, Lexington VA: 14 June 1869,” on an off-white 6.25 x 4 sheet. Double matted and framed with a seated p

Exceptional original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait, taken by Vannerson & Jones in Richmond, Virginia, signed and inscribed on the reverse, “F...

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

Two vintage matte-finish candid snapshot photos, one 4 x 3 and the other trimmed to 3.25 x 3, taken onboard the USS Missouri during the official Japan

Vintage 3.75 x 6.25 paperstock photo of a young MacArthur in full military dress, signed in fountain pen, “Douglas MacArthur 1931.” Photo is affixed t

TLS, one page, 7 x 8, personal letterhead, February 5, 1964. Brief letter of thanks for a drawing. In full: “Thank you very much for sending me your d

Union general (1826–1885) removed from command by Lincoln for his failure to exert pressure on Lee’s army during the crucial Peninsula Campaign. He ra

ALS signed “Geo. McClellan,” one page, lightly-lined, 8.25 x 11, National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers letterhead, November 13, 1883. Letter t

Career army officer (1818-1885) famous for his defeat during the First Battle of Bull Run. Printed General Order No. 12, 4.5 x 6.5, dated June 30, 185

American general (1903-1955) best remembered for his command of Merrill’s Marauders in the Burma Campaign of World War II. Hand-addressed and signed T

Eight different oversized photos, all approximately 11 x 14, various finishes, all signed and inscribed by the military officer pictured: George W. An

Eight hardcover books each signed on an opening page by a different military veteran or author: The Man Who Flew the Memphis Belle by Robert Morgan, B

US Navy admiral (1887–1947) who commanded the Fast Carrier Task Force in the Pacific during the latter part of World War II. Black felt tip signature,

Vintage matte-finish 5.5 x 3.5 photo of Montgomery and his unit, signed in fountain pen, “B. L. Montgomery, Field Marshal,” putting an “x” above his i

Fabled Confederate ranger (1833–1916) whose guerrilla band specialized in attacking and disrupting Union supply lines. He earned the nickname “The Gra

Partly-printed DS, in French, signed “Np,” one page both sides, 13.5 x 19.25, March 25, 1813. Interesting unissued ship’s passport for an American shi

Uncommon partly-printed vellum DS, in French, beautifully signed “Bonaparte,” one page, 16 x 14, dated the 10th year of the French Republic. Military

War-dated TLS signed “G. S. Patton, Jr,” one page, 8 x 10, Headquarters I Armored Corps letterhead, January 25, 1943. Letter, in the form of a memoran

Admiral (1813–1891) who helped improve the Navy as the Superintendent of the US Naval Academy after significant service in the American Civil War. Par

Cavalry officer (1846–1897). A survivor of the Battle of the Little Big Horn (he was in Reno's Column, and in the valley and hilltop fights), he...

Glossy 10 x 8 photo of Rickenbacker posing with his biplane, signed and inscribed in black ink “With my best wishes to my young friend, Michael Robuck

Admiral (1900–1986) who oversaw the creation of America’s fleet of nuclear-powered naval vessels. Three TLSs, all signed “H. G. Rickover,” one one-pag

Mexican general and politician (1794–1876) best known in the US for his role in the Mexican-American War and the slaughter of scores of Americans at t

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, General,” three pages on two lightly-lined adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, Headquarters Army of the United States letterhead, Janu

War-dated handwritten endorsement, signed “W. T. Sherman, Maj. G. Comdg,” on the reverse of the second page of a two-page ALS by Colonel Jno. Corse, d

Controversial lieutenant general (1880–1949) who was in command of the Hawaiian Department of the US Army at the time of the Japanese attack on Pearl

Confederate officer who, after his capture, refused to take the oath and was held a prisoner until October of 1865, when he finally signed the oath, w

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

Navy aviator and later admiral (1905–1981) known for his development of the Thach Weave, a combat flight formation that could counter enemy fighters o

World War II fighter group stationed in England considered one of the greatest units of the war. Ten items: three glossy 10 x 8 photos signed in blue

Thomas served in campaigns against the Florida Seminoles and was chief of staff to Winfield Scott in the Mexican War. He was adjutant general with ran

Manuscript DS, signed “J.E.B. Stuart, Major Genl Comdg,” one lightly-lined page, 7.75 x 9.75, May 10, 1863. This General Order No. 15 was written from

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

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

Replica 10.5 x 13 plaque honoring the crew of the Apollo 11 mission. The plaque reads “Here men from the planet Earth first set foot upon the moon Jul

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

Yugoslavian commemorative cover, 6 x 3.5, with a cachet honoring the International Astronautical Federation, signed in black felt tip by James Lovell,

Two signed hardcover first edition books: Reaching for the Moon and Look to the Stars, each signed on the title page by Aldrin. In fine condition.

Color satin-finish 14 x 10.75 crew photo of the Apollo 11 crew members posing together in their spacesuits in front of a lunar background, signed in b

Color 3 x 3.25 book photo of Buzz Aldrin on the lunar surface, signed in blue felt tip by Neil Armstrong and in black felt tip by Michael Collins. Pho

Commemorative cover with an affixed color cachet honoring the Apollo 11 mission and crew, signed in black felt tip by Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and

Two color 8 x 10 NASA photos of Neil Armstrong and Michael Collins, each posing in his white spacesuit against a lunar background, respectively signed

Original program, 5.25 x 8, two pages, from the Moon Landing Commemorative Air Mail Stamp ceremony held at the Washington Hilton Hotel on September 9,

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 black

Commemorative cover with a cachet honoring the Apollo 12 crew’s official visit to Luxemborg, signed in blue ballpoint by Charles Conrad and Dick Gordo

Color 8 x 10 NASA photo of the Apollo 12 crew posing with a lunar lander during their training, signed in black felt tip by Charles Conrad, Alan Bean,

Copy number 25/50 mission emblem, 9 x 8.75, from the unique Apollo 14 flown limited edition entitled “Earth Our Cradle.” Flown to lunar orbit aboard t

Color very limited edition 19 x 13 manuscript print entitled “The Last Words Ever Spoken,” numbered #30/45, bearing an image of Cernan on the lunar su

Flight-flown 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, lab

Double-sided flight-flown checklist page, 8 x 5.5, from the Apollo 17 LM ‘Lunar-Surface Checklist’ used on the lunar surface. This particular leaf bea

Uninscribed 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

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of the Earth as seen from space, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. A lesser-seen uninscribed image from thi

Color 8 x 10 NASA photo of Armstrong posing in his spacesuit against a lunar background, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip “To Stephen Gershaw, Be

Rare vintage commemorative cover with a stamped cachet honoring the X-15 program, signed in black ink by Armstrong circa 1962. Cover also bears a July

Color 10 x 8 NASA photo of the NASA astronaut candidates selected in January 1990, signed in black felt tip by 22 of the honorees: Charles Precourt, J

Twenty-two signed NASA photos, various finishes, twenty-one 8 x 10 and one 10 x 8, each signed in ink by the respective astronaut pictured. Signers ar

Series 1963 two dollar bill, signed on the portrait side in ballpoint and felt tip by Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, Donn Eisele, Rusty Schweickart,

Sixteen Series 1976 two dollar bill, signed on the portrait side in felt tip and ink by a NASA astronaut. Signers are: Buzz Aldrin, Michael Collins, J