RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document and Autograph Auction

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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 360 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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Daniel Butterfield468Daniel Butterfield
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Union general (1831–1901) who saw action at Bull Run, Chancellorsville, and Gettysburg, as well as nearly all the engagements of the Peninsula Campaig
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
George A. Custer469George A. Custer
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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
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Civil War Diary470Civil War Diary
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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
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
William Gates471William Gates
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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
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Abner Doubleday472Abner Doubleday
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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
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Henry Knox473Henry Knox
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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.
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Marquis de Lafayette474Marquis de Lafayette
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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
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Henry Lee475Henry Lee
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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
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Robert E. Lee476Robert E. Lee
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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
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Benjamin Lincoln477Benjamin Lincoln
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Major general in the Continental Army (1733-1810) during the American Revolutionary War, known as the officer who formally accepted the British surren
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
John A. Logan478John A. Logan
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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
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
John A. Logan479John A. Logan
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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
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
John A. Logan480John A. Logan
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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
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Douglas MacArthur481Douglas MacArthur
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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
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Douglas MacArthur482Douglas MacArthur
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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
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Marc Rene, Marquis de Montalembert483Marc 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 in French to the Chevalier d’Eon. First is
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,000.00
Chester Nimitz484Chester Nimitz
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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
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
George S. Patton485George S. Patton
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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
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
George S. Patton486George S. Patton
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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
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Jean-Baptiste de Rochambeau487Jean-Baptiste de Rochambeau
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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
Estimate : 2,400.00 - 2,600.00
Daniel Ruggles488Daniel Ruggles
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Confederate brigadier general (1810–1897) who commanded the 1st Division, 2nd Corps Army of the Mississippi and fought at Shiloh. ALS signed “D. Ruggl
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Philip H. Sheridan489Philip H. Sheridan
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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
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
The Sullivan Brothers490The Sullivan Brothers
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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
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Spanish-American War491Spanish-American War
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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
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Dominique Vandamme492Dominique Vandamme
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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
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Mary E. Walker493Mary E. Walker
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Physician and feminist (1832–1919) who served as an assistant surgeon during the Civil War, was imprisoned by the Confederates, and won a Congressiona
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Lew Wallace494Lew Wallace
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Union general (1827–1905) who became better known as the author of the best-selling novel Ben-Hur. Handwritten endorsement, “Respectfully referred to
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Duke of Wellington495Duke of Wellington
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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
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Duke of Wellington496Duke of Wellington
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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
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sgt. Alvin C. York497Sgt. Alvin C. York
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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
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Douglas Bader498Douglas Bader
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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
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Louis-Alexandre Berthier499Louis-Alexandre Berthier
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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.
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Bockscar: Fred Olivi500Bockscar: Fred Olivi
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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.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Hiram Burnham501Hiram Burnham
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Union general (1814–1864) who was killed in battle while assaulting Confederate positions near Richmond, Virginia, during the Battle of Chaffin'...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
John Cochrane502John Cochrane
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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
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Confederate Soldier’s Letter503Confederate Soldier’s Letter
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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
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Benjamin O. Davis504Benjamin O. Davis
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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
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
George Dewey505George Dewey
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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
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Abner Doubleday: John S. McCalmont506Abner Doubleday: John S. McCalmont
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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
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Robert Eichelberger507Robert Eichelberger
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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
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Enola Gay508Enola Gay
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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
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Enola Gay509Enola Gay
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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
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Enola Gay510Enola Gay
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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
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Enola Gay: Paul Tibbets511Enola Gay: Paul Tibbets
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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
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Enola Gay: Tibbetts and Van Kirk512Enola Gay: Tibbetts and Van Kirk
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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
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
John Farnsworth513John Farnsworth
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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
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
David G. Farragut514David G. Farragut
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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
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Flying Tigers515Flying Tigers
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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
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Flying Tigers516Flying Tigers
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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
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Uriah Forrest517Uriah Forrest
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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
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00