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Handwritten manuscript, signed “G. W. Butler Co.…18th Regt Ill. Vols 1st Brig 4th Div. 14th Army of the Cumberland Camp on Duck River near Tullahoma T

Archive of 13 letters, manuscripts, and documents. All but two are letters to or about Lieutenant Charles H. Gesner; two are to Lieut. Col. Nelson A.

Manuscript diary of Private Edwin A. Brown of the 36th Ohio Volunteers, 4 x 6.5, covering the period between August 21, 1863, to January 8, 1864. Diar

An eclectic assortment of letters from the cognate Moreland and Speer families, with some input from the Silvey and Amoss families. The highlight of t

Matte-finish 4.75 x 8 head-and-shoulders photo, signed and inscribed in the bottom border in blue ballpoint, “With best wishes to Walt Espery, Jr, Luc

Two souvenir TQSs: Statement on Cuban Missile Crisis, one page, 8.5 x 11, signed at the conclusion in blue ballpoint, “Robert S. McNamara”; and The Mi

Confederate general (1832–1919), who suffered at least eleven combat wounds and was a three-term member of the House of Representatives and Secretary

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of a young Beser standing alongside the Enola Gay, signed in black felt tip, “Hiroshima—Nagasaki, 1945, Jacob Beser, 2/23/91.” In

Three items: sheet of non-issue WWII stamps, signed in pencil in the bottom border “Morris R. Jeppson, Weapons Test Officer, Enola Gay Mission to Hiro

Cardstock 8 x 10 photo of the Hiroshima mushroom cloud, signed in blue felt tip, “Paul Tibbets, Pilot.” In very fine condition.

Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Tibbets in his Air Force uniform, signed vertically in blue felt tip. In very fine condition.

Two photos: glossy color 8 x 10, featuring Tibbets being decorated by Gen. Carl Spaatz after the Hiroshima mission, with Sgt. Shamlian of the US Air F

Ten glossy photos, 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, each signed in black felt tip by the respective US Navy Fighter Ace pilot pictured. Signers are: Scott McCuskey,

Seven glossy photos, 10 x 8 and two 8 x 10s, each signed in black felt tip by the respective Fighter Ace pilot pictured, with one photo featuring a P-

Eleven glossy 8 x 10 and 10 x 8 photos, each signed in black felt tip by the respective European Theatre Fighter Ace pilot(s) pictured, all of which h

Twelve glossy 8 x 10 and 10 x 8 photos, each signed in black felt tip by the respective Army Air Corps Fighter Ace pilot pictured, all of whom had at

Eleven glossy 8 x 10 photos, including two 10 x 8s, each signed in ink or felt tip by the respective Army Air Corps Fighter Ace pilots pictured, all o

Nine color glossy 8 x 10 and 10 x 8 photos, each signed in black felt tip by the respective Fighter Ace pilot pictured, all of whom had at least five

Eleven glossy 8 x 10 and 10 x 8 photos, each signed in black felt tip by the respective Fighter Ace pilot pictured, all of whom were members of Hub Ze

Seven glossy 10 x 8 photos, including one 8 x 10, each signed in black felt tip by the respective Pacific Theatre Ace pilot pictured, all of whom had

Thirteen 8 x 10 and 10 x 8 photos, two color, in varying finishes, each signed in black felt tip by the respective Fighter Aces and pilots pictured, a

Thirteen glossy 8 x 10 and 10 x 8 photos, one satin-finish, each signed in black felt tip by the respective Fighter Ace pilot pictured, all of whom fl

Confederate general (1821–1877) who earned a reputation as the greatest cavalry officer of the Civil War. A subject of controversy even in his own lif

Navy Admiral (1854–1942) known for his technical innovations and electrical and mechanical inventions. ALS, one page, 5 x 6.5, personal letterhead, Ju

Two items: Souvenir DS, Japanese Instrument of Surrender, 16 x 11, signed in pencil by Gabreski, who also adds, “At Pearl Harbor, Dec. 7, 1941, statio

Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo, signed in fountain pen, “Roy S. Geiger, Lieut. General US Marine Corps, Comdg General, Fleet Mar

Brigadier general in the Confederate States Army (1816–1863) who was shot and killed on June 17, 1863 during the Vicksburg Campaign while confronting

FDC with a cachet honoring The Heroic Deeds of the United States Army in World War II, signed in felt tip and ballpoint by seven generals. Signers are

Chief Engineer of the Confederate States Army (1818–1883). War-dated ink signature, “J. F. Gilmer,” and initialed by Secretary of War James A. Seddon,

Major escape from the Stalag Luft III POW Camp in Germany during WWII. The location of the camp was selected due to the near impossibility of escape v

Vintage matte-finish 9 x 7.25 photo of Halsey shaking hands with a junior officer, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “W. F. Halsey,” affixed to a

General (1805–1880) who served in the Seminole War, the Mexican-American War, the Yuma War, the Cortina Troubles, and the Civil War. War-dated ink sig

Confederate general (1825 -1865). He gained early fame as the commander of “Hill’s Light Division,” becoming one of Stonewall Jackson’s ablest subordi

Confederate General (1821–1889) and brother-in-law of Thomas ‘Stonewall’ Jackson. War-dated ALS signed “D. H. Hill,” two lightly-lined pale blue pages

A scale model of a Curtiss/USAAF P-40B Tomahawk, signed in black felt tip on the wing “‘Tex’ Hill.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a photo taken at

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of a Flying Tiger formation, signed in black felt tip, “’Tex’ Hill, A. V. G. Flying Tiger.” In very fine condition.

Notorious and immensely unpopular Union general (1814–1879), Hooker was criticized for his erratic leadership, heavy drinking, poor sense of diplomacy

American commodore (1773–1843) who commanded the Constitution during the War of 1812. LS, one page, 8 x 9.5, July 5, 1831. Letter to John Henley, comm

Confederate cavalry general(1830–1883). Large ink signature, “Wm. Y. C. Humes, Maj. Genl. C. S. A., Memphis, Tenn.,” on an off-white 8.25 x 4.5 inlaid

Satin-finish 36 x 12 photo of the Iwo Jima Flag Raising Company, #19/75, signed in blue felt tip by 10 soldiers. Rolled and in fine condition. Accompa

Limited edition 11 x 17 print of a drawing of Lindberg, entitled ‘Cpl. Charles W. Lindberg, 1st Flag Raiser, Iwo Jima, Feb. 23, 1945, 10:30am,’ number

Famous 10 x 12.75 reproduction photo of the flag raising on Mount Suribachi after the battle of Iwo Jima, signed in black felt tip, “Joe Rosenthal, Mt

Photographer best known for his famous shot of five Marines raising the flag on Iwo Jima. Three items: two ink signatures and inscriptions on individu

Confederate general (1807–1891) who, when Virginia seceded from the Union in 1861, resigned his commission as a brigadier general in the regular army—

Commander-in-chief of the US Fleet and chief of naval operations (1878-1956) who commanded the US Navy throughout World War II and served as President

Ink signature, “Fitzhugh Lee, Governor of Virginia,” on a brown 4 x 2 deckle-edge card, with “Commonwealth of Virginia, Governor Affair, Richmond, Sep

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

Career army officer who served in the Mexican-American War, as a Confederate general in the Civil War, and as a postbellum general in the Imperial Mex

American military officer (1803–1862) who fought with distinction in the Mexican-American War. Upon hearing of the secession of Texas in 1861, he resi

Partly-printed DS, in French, signed “Lafayette,” one page, 12 x 9.5, August 7, 1790. An untranslated brevet appointment in the “De Volontaire de la G

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

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

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

FDC with a cachet honoring the 50th Anniversary of Disabled American Veterans, signed in ballpoint and felt tip by nine generals, including Clarence B

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

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

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

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.

Continental Army officer (1746–1807), Muhlenberg left the ministry in 1776 to command a Virginia regiment. He soon became a brigadier general, and fou

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

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

Highly esteemed British admiral (1758–1805) best known for his participation in the Napoleonic Wars, during which, in the Battle of Trafalgar, he lost

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.

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

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

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

Mexican War and Union commander (1786–1866) nicknamed ‘Old Fuss and Feathers’ for his love of military pageantry. Partly-printed, self-contained DS, o

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

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

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...

Marine officer (1882–1967), nicknamed ‘Howlin’ Mad,’ who commanded the Amphibious Force and the Fleet Marine Force. Signed book: Coral and Brass. Late

One of the select few Northern generals who fought on the side of the Confederacy, Smith strategized and implemented defenses at Vicksburg. War-dared

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

Marine officer (1882–1967), nicknamed ‘Howlin’ Mad,’ who commanded the Amphibious Force and the Fleet Marine Force. Two items: rare TLS signed, “H. M.

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

Personal surgeon to Theodore Roosevelt and Lt. Commander, U. S. N. who received a Congressional Medal for his efforts during the Spanish-American War.

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

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

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

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

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

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,

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

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

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

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

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

Twelve ink signatures of World War II veterans on individually clipped sheets and cards, affixed to slightly larger cards with small clipped photos of

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

Twenty items: FDC honoring General Douglas MacArthur, signed in black felt tip by General MacArthur’s wife, “Mrs. Douglas MacArthur”; commemorative co

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

Commemorative cover with a cachet honoring the Apollo 13 aborted mission and rescue, signed in blue ballpoint by James Lovell, Jack Swigert, and Fred