RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document and Autograph Auction

Union general (1831–1901) who saw action at Bull Run, Chancellorsville, and Gettysburg, as well as nearly all the engagements of the Peninsula Campaig

Hand-addressed envelope, 8.25 x 3.75, addressed by Custer to, “Mrs. Genl. G. A. Custer, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas,” bearing two three-cent George Washi

Diary kept by Oliver A. Parsons, a lieutenant in Company D of the 61st Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, 3.75 x 6, with entries for nearly ever

Career military officer (1788–1868) who served during the War of 1812 and the Civil War. Manuscript DS, signed “Wm. Gates, Capt. Duty,” one page, 21.5

ALS signed “Abner Doubleday, Bvt. Maj. Genl. U. S.,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, September 13, 1889. Letter to the Executive Committee o

Revolutionary War general and founder of the military school that became West Point (1750–1806). LS signed “H. Knox, Secy of War,” one page, 7.5 x 11.

Ink signature, “Lafayette,” on an off-white 5 x 1.25 slip clipped from the closing of a letter. Slip is affixed to a slightly smaller piece of red car

Revolutionary War hero (1756–1818), father of Robert E. Lee, who captured British posts in New York and in the South and who later served as Governor

ALS signed “R. E. Lee,” one page, lightly-lined, 5 x 8, Lexington, Virginia, January 7, 1867. Letter to Judge Ro. Ould. In full: “I have been prevente

Major general in the Continental Army (1733-1810) during the American Revolutionary War, known as the officer who formally accepted the British surren

American military officer and statesman (1826–1886) who fought in the Mexican-American War and the Civil War. An activist on behalf of veterans’ affai

American military officer and statesman (1826–1886) who fought in the Mexican-American War and the Civil War. An activist on behalf of veterans’ affai

ALS, one page, lightly-lined, 5 x 8, United States Senate Chamber letterhead, February 5, 1873. Letter to a friend. In part: “I was suffering so late

TLS, one page, 8 x 10.25, November 1, 1954. Letter of thanks to an admirer. In full: “Thank you so much for your cordial letter of October 29th. It wa

Vintage matte-finish 7.75 x 9.75 head-and-shoulders portrait of MacArthur in uniform, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Lieut. Russell, with b

French military engineer and writer (1714–1800) known for his work on fortifications. Two third-person ALSs in French to the Chevalier d’Eon. First is

Vintage matte-finish 11 x 9.5 photo of Nimitz signing the Japanese surrender aboard the USS Missouri, signed and inscribed in the lower border in brow

War-dated TLS signed “G. S. Patton, Jr.,” one page, 8 x 6.25, Headquarters Seventh Army letterhead, November 12, 1943. Letter of thanks to a woman. In

War-dated TLS signed “G. S. Patton, Jr.,” one page, 8 x 10.5, Headquarters Task Force A letterhead, October 7, 1942. Letter to the commanding officer

ALS in French, signed “le m’al de Rochambeau,” one page, 6 x 7.5, February 8, 1792. Letter about the French officers who took part in the American War

Confederate brigadier general (1810–1897) who commanded the 1st Division, 2nd Corps Army of the Mississippi and fought at Shiloh. ALS signed “D. Ruggl

ALS signed “Phil,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 8.5, August 22, 1866. Letter to a gentleman. In part: “The evening before you left I for

Original WWII poster produced by the US Government Printing Office in 1943, 28 x 40, showing the brothers in their US Navy uniforms, captioned, “The f

One-of-a-kind handmade, quilted, shield-shaped, down throw pillow, measuring approximately 18 x 21 x 9, comprised of 73 hand-sewn ribbon panels, each

French military officer who fought in the Napoleonic Wars (1770–1830). Manuscript DS in French, signed “D. Vandamme,” one page both sides, 8 x 7 (Marc

Physician and feminist (1832–1919) who served as an assistant surgeon during the Civil War, was imprisoned by the Confederates, and won a Congressiona

Union general (1827–1905) who became better known as the author of the best-selling novel Ben-Hur. Handwritten endorsement, “Respectfully referred to

Third-person ALS, one page, 4.5 x 7, December 5, 1834. Brief letter to an admiral. In part: “The Duke of Wellington presents his compliments to the Ad

ALS signed “Wellington,” one page, 4.25 x 7.25, October 24, 1845. Letter to Lord Seymour in his difficult to decipher hand mentioning Hyde Park. In fi

American World War I hero (1887–1964) who received the Medal of Honor for leading a successful charge on a German machine-gun nest that resulted in 28

British pilot (1910-1982) who lost both his legs in 1931 but continued to fly in WWII with the use of artificial limbs. Ballpoint signature, “Douglas

One of Napoleon’s favorite Marshals and his chief of staff (1753–1815). LS in French, signed “Alexandre,” one page, 8 x 9.5, Orcha, November 20, 1872.

Satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of the Bockscar on the runway, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip, “To Craig—Best wishes and good luck, Fred J. Olivi Lt.

Union general (1814–1864) who was killed in battle while assaulting Confederate positions near Richmond, Virginia, during the Battle of Chaffin'...

Union general (1813–1898) who later served as New York State attorney general. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Cochrane showing off his stylish b

ALS signed “MR,” four pages, lightly-lined on two adjoining sheets, 7.75 x 12.25, March 21, 1862. A confederate soldier’s description of a reconnaissa

Commander of the World War II Tuskegee Airmen (1912–2002). FDC with a cachet honoring Martin Luther King, signed on the front in blue ballpoint, “Benj

Fountain pen signature, “George Dewey,” on an off-white 4.25 x 1.5 slip affixed to a slightly larger piece of red cardstock. In fine condition, with a

Classmate of Doubleday at West Point (1822–1906). ALS, eight pages on two sets of adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, September 13, 1889. Letter to the recently

TLS signed “Robt Eichelberger,” one page, 8 x 10.5, Headquarters Eighth Army letterhead, April 2, 1946. Letter of thanks to a lieutenant colonel in th

Reproduction of an official letter from General Thomas Handy, one page, 8 x 9.75, originally dated July 25, 1945, to General Carl Spears, commanding g

Composite 8 x 10 cardstock photo of Little Boy and its devastating aftermath in Hiroshima, signed in blue ink, “Paul Tibbets, Pilot,” “Tom Ferebee, Bo

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of an artist’s rendition of the Enola Gay over Hiroshima, signed in blue felt tip, “Paul Tibbets, 9-22-91,” “Thomas Fe

Two items: a cardstock 10 x 8 photo of the Enola Gay on the tarmac, signed in ballpoint, “Thomas W. Ferebee, Col. USAF Ret. Bombed Hiroshima, Japan Au

Dark blue plastic 1:12 scale model of the ‘Little Boy’ atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima, measuring approximately 10? long, signed on the sides in silv

Union general who led a cavalry brigade in the Army of the Potomac during the Maryland Campaign; he was also a seven-term congressman from Illinois cl

Ink signature, “D. G. Farragut,” on an off-white 6.75 x 1.75 lightly-lined slip clipped from the closing of a letter to Captain L. M. Powell on the Po

FDC with a cachet honoring the first combat by the Flying Tigers, signed in ink and felt tip by 14 members including ‘Tex’ Hill, Dick Rossi, Chuck Old

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of the squadron in formation near the China-Burma border, signed in black felt tip by six A.V.G. Aces: Charlie Bond, D

American statesman from Maryland and military leader during the Revolutionary War (1746–1805) who was injured and lost a leg in the Battle of Germanto