RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document, and Artifact Auction

Excellent grouping of items from Sergeant James W. Eldridge. First, a November 1, 1862, document confirming the promotion of Private James W. Eldridge

This 20-pound percussion target/sharpshooter rifle was built by Charles V. Ramsdell, Bangor, Maine, circa 1861. Ramsdell was perhaps the best known an

Serial #13814, 45-70, 22" barrel with a dark bore with moderate pitting along its length and faint traces of the original rifling still visible...

Serial #76700, .50-70, 22? barrel with a fair, three-groove bore that has dark freckling, heaviest about midway down. Predominantly plum-brown patina

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

Scarce ALS signed “H. H. Arnold,” one page, 5.25 x 8, War Department letterhead, May 11, 1936. Letter to Tom Mahoney, an editor. In full: “In my lette

Marshal of France and Duke of Castiglione (1757–1816). Partly-printed DS in French, signed “Augereau,” one page, 8 x 10.5, March 17, 1804. Augereau, a

British pilot (1910–1982) who lost both his legs in 1931 but continued to fly in WWII with the use of artificial limbs. TLS, one page, 5.75 x 8, perso

American general during World War II and the Korean War (1896–1984). TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, The Citadel letterhead, April 5, 1977. Response to an in

ALS signed “Omar N. Bradley,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal five-star letterhead, November 28, 1967. Letter to Ken Browne. In part: “I appreciate yo