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Headquartered in Amherst, NH, RR Auction is globally recognized as the trusted source for authentic autographed memorabilia and rare signed documents. Since its inception in 1976, the firm has published over 370 consecutive monthly autograph catalogs, which are distributed internationally. The firm recently auctioned the autographed photo of Albert Einstein with his tongue wagging for a record $74,340 and the check astronaut Neil Armstrong signed the day he left for the moon for $27,350.
ALS - Autograph Letter Signed
ANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
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Marquis de Lafayette454Marquis de Lafayette
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ALS in French, signed “Lafayette,” one page, 7.75 x 7, August 1, 1819. Letter to a gentleman, in part (translated): “I have received a further indicat
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
George C. Marshall455George C. Marshall
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TLS signed “G. C. Marshall,” one page, 7 x 9, Office of General of the Army letterhead, January 10, 1955. In a letter to Harvey Blicksilver, Marshall
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
George C. Marshall456George C. Marshall
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TLS signed “G. C. Marshall,” one page, 7 x 9, General of the Army letterhead, January 14, 1957. Marshall writes to Dennis Winnie. In full: “Thank you
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Medal of Honor Recipients457Medal of Honor Recipients
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FDC with a cachet honoring the 50th Anniversary of Disabled American Veterans, signed in ballpoint and felt tip by nine generals, including Clarence B
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Anthony C. McAuliffe458Anthony C. McAuliffe
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War-dated TLS signed “A. C. McAuliffe,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, 103rd Infantry Division letterhead, February 14, 1945. In a letter to J. F. Seiberling
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Minnesota Indian Massacre: William Johnson459Minnesota Indian Massacre: William Johnson
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Col. F. 7th Minnesota Volunteer solider who took part in the Minnesota Indian Massacre. ALS signed “William Johnson, Late Co F. 7th Minnesota Vols, En
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Billy Mitchell461Billy Mitchell
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American World War I ace (1879–1936). His zealous ambition, overreaching bravado, and vocal criticism of the War and Navy departments following the wa
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Marc Rene, Marquis de Montalembert462Marc Rene, Marquis de Montalembert
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French military engineer and writer (1714–1800) known for his work on fortifications. Two third-person ALSs, to the Chevalier d’Eon, spy for Louis XV.
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Peter Muhlenberg464Peter Muhlenberg
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Continental Army officer (1746–1807), Muhlenberg left the ministry in 1776 to command a Virginia regiment. He soon became a brigadier general, and fou
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Philippe Petain465Philippe Petain
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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
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Napoleon466Napoleon
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Endorsement signed “Bonaparte,” on a one-page manuscript document in French, 9.5 x 11, Paris, December 12, 1799. Regarding a military matter, the docu
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Horatio Nelson467Horatio Nelson
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Highly esteemed British admiral (1758–1805) best known for his participation in the Napoleonic Wars, during which, in the Battle of Trafalgar, he lost
Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
Chester W. Nimitz468Chester W. Nimitz
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Friendly TLS signed “C. W. Nimitz,” one page, 6 x 8, letterhead bearing a five star fleet admiral flag, December 5, 1947. In a letter to Mr. and Mrs.
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Fitz John Porter469Fitz John Porter
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Union major general who fought at Antietam and Second Bull Run. Porter was court-martialed in 1863 for disobeying an order from Gen. Pope to attack bu
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Eddie Rickenbacker470Eddie Rickenbacker
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Vintage fountain pen signature, “Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. In fine condition, with some light creasing, two of which slig
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Eddie Rickenbacker471Eddie Rickenbacker
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TLS, two pages, 7.25 x 10.5, Eastern Air Lines letterhead, March 28, 1961. Rickenbacker writes as Chairman of the Board, in part: “After reading your
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Winfield Scott472Winfield Scott
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Mexican War and Union commander (1786–1866) nicknamed ‘Old Fuss and Feathers’ for his love of military pageantry. Partly-printed, self-contained DS, o
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
William T. Sherman473William T. Sherman
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Vibrant ink signature, “W. T. Sherman,” on an off-white 3.75 x 6 trimmed card affixed to a slightly larger card with a photo. In fine condition, with
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
William T. Sherman474William T. Sherman
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ALS signed “Sherman,” three pages, lightly-lined on two adjoining sheets, 8 x 9.75, May 1, 1850. Letter to Lieutenant E. C. Ord. In part: “We have hop
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
William T. Sherman475William T. Sherman
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Superb Riggs & Co. business check, 7.5 x 3, filled out and signed by Sherman, “W. T. Sherman,” payable to Lutz & Bro. for $20.75, December 3...
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Holland Smith476Holland Smith
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Marine officer (1882–1967), nicknamed ‘Howlin’ Mad,’ who commanded the Amphibious Force and the Fleet Marine Force. Signed book: Coral and Brass. Late
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Martin Luther Smith477Martin Luther Smith
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One of the select few Northern generals who fought on the side of the Confederacy, Smith strategized and implemented defenses at Vicksburg. War-dared
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
John Sullivan478John Sullivan
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American general in the Revolutionary War and a delegate in the Continental Congress. Sullivan served as a major general in the Continental Army and a
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Holland Smith479Holland Smith
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Marine officer (1882–1967), nicknamed ‘Howlin’ Mad,’ who commanded the Amphibious Force and the Fleet Marine Force. Two items: rare TLS signed, “H. M.
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Jonathan M. Wainwright480Jonathan M. Wainwright
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TLS signed “J. M. Wainwright,” one page, 8 x 10.5, The Calvary School, Fort Riley, Kansas letterhead, February 14, 1936. In a letter regarding the “bu
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
John F. Urie481John F. Urie
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Personal surgeon to Theodore Roosevelt and Lt. Commander, U. S. N. who received a Congressional Medal for his efforts during the Spanish-American War.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Alexander Vandegrift482Alexander Vandegrift
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Marine Corps General in World War II (1887–1973) who planned and led the first amphibious landing against the Japanese on Guadalcanal in 1942. For his
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Manfred von Richthofen483Manfred von Richthofen
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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
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 6,000.00
Walton Walker484Walton Walker
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Army officer (1889–1950) and the first commander of the US Eighth Army during the Korean War. TLS signed “Walton H. Walker,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, He
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
John Augustine Washington485John Augustine Washington
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Great-nephew of George Washington (1821–1861) who, as Confederate lieutenant colonel and aide de camp to Robert E. Lee, was killed in action at Rich M
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Samuel B. Webb486Samuel B. Webb
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Revolutionary War general wounded at Bunker Hill and Trenton. Manuscript DS, signed three times, twice “Sam B. Webb Col,” and once “Sam. B. Webb,” one
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Duke of Wellington487Duke of Wellington
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Hand-addressed and free franked address panel, 4.25 x 2.75, addressed in Wellington’s hand to “J. Woodward by Winchester,” dated at the top October 1,
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Duke of Wellington488Duke of Wellington
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Hand-addressed and free franked envelope, 4.5 x 3, adrresed in Wellington’s difficult to decipher hand to “Mrs. Sporter,” dated at the top, “1838,” an
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
Duke of Wellington489Duke of Wellington
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ALS signed “Wellington,” one page, 4.25 x 6.5, May 5, 1843. Letter to Miss Georgiana Vernon Harcourt, daughter of the Archbishop of York, thanking her
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
World War I490World War I
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Four items: ink signatures of “H. L. Scott,” affixed to a larger card, “Richmond Pearson Hobson” (ins), and “George Dewey,” on individual off-white sl
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
World War I: Military Balloonists491World War I: Military Balloonists
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Seven ink signatures of WWI balloonists on individual off-white 5 x 3 cards. Signers are: Dean D. Beemer, Clarence Anderson, Phillip B. Schaff, Craig
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
World War II492World War II
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Three photos, glossy and matte-finish, each measuring approximately 3.5 x 5 and signed in ink by the World War II veteran pictured. Signers are: Mark
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
World War II493World War II
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Twelve ink signatures of World War II veterans on individually clipped sheets and cards, affixed to slightly larger cards with small clipped photos of
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
World War II494World War II
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Seven souvenir typescripts regarding WWII events, including D-Day, Battle of the Bulge, and The Bataan Death March, each signed in ink at the conclusi
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
World War II495World War II
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Twenty items: FDC honoring General Douglas MacArthur, signed in black felt tip by General MacArthur’s wife, “Mrs. Douglas MacArthur”; commemorative co
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
World War II: Medal of Honor Recipients496World War II: Medal of Honor Recipients
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Color satin-finish 14 x 11 aerial photo of a military bomber soaring above the Statue of Liberty, signed in blue felt tip by Medal of Honor recipients
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
World War II: The Pacific497World War II: The Pacific
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Color satin-finish 11 x 17 reproduction photo of a poster for the HBO series, The Pacific, signed in blue felt tip by 24 of the veterans who inspired
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Elmo Zumwalt498Elmo Zumwalt
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American naval officer (1920–2000) and the youngest man to serve as Chief of Naval Operations. Glossy 7.75 x 9.75 head-and-shoulders photo of the Admi
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Buzz Aldrin499Buzz Aldrin
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Spectacular color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Aldrin on the lunar surface, signed in blue felt tip, “Buzz Aldrin, Apollo XI.” In very fine condition.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Buzz Aldrin500Buzz Aldrin
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Personal check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Aldrin, “Edwin E. Aldrin, Jr.,” payable to Andrew J. Aldrin for $1000.00, May 13, 1977. In fine con
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Joe Allen501Joe Allen
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Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Allen working on the shuttle in space, signed in silver ink, “Joe Allen, STS-51A.” In fine condition.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Bill Anders502Bill Anders
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Souvenir treaty, one page, 8.5 x 11, commemorative Nuclear Test Ban Treaty featuring a preamble and five articles of the Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. Agre
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Apollo 11503Apollo 11
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Black felt tip vintage signatures, “Neil A. Armstrong,” “Edwin E. Aldrin, Jr.,” and “Michael Collins” on individual white 3.75 x 1.5 matchbook covers.
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Apollo 12504Apollo 12
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Color 8 x 10 semi-glossy ‘red-numbered’ NASA photo of the Apollo 12 crew posing next to a lunar lander during training, signed in black felt tip by Ch
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Apollo 13505Apollo 13
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Commemorative cover with a cachet honoring the Apollo 13 aborted mission and rescue, signed in blue ballpoint by James Lovell, Jack Swigert, and Fred
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00