RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document and Autograph Auction

Union naval officer. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite full-length portrait of Forsyth holding his sabre, signed vertically on the reverse in black in

Career military officer and expert in underwater demolition (1823–1874) best known for his distinguished service as a Union general in North and South

Assistant secretary of the Navy during the Civil War (1821–1883). Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite three-quarter-length portrait of Fox, signed and in

Notable American World War II general (1907–1990) who commanded the 82nd Airborne Division during the pivotal Battle of Normandy. TLS, one page, 7.25

Acting ensign in the Union navy, honorably discharged in November 1865. Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of Hanson in uniform, signed on the

Union general who also made contributions to the field of alchemy (1798–1870). Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of Hitchcock in uniform, sig

Naval paymaster during the Civil War who retired in February 1870. Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite bust portrait of Irving, signed on the reverse in

Four satin-finish and glossy photos of Iwo Jima, two 8 x 10 and two 10 x 8, each signed in black felt tip by Lindberg. In fine condition.

Commander of all Air Forces in the Pacific during World War II (1889–1977). FDC with a cachet honoring Dr. Robert M. Goddard, signed in blue ballpoint

TLS, one page, 7 x 8.75, five-star personal letterhead, September 6, 1950. Letter to Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr. In full: “Replying to your letter of Se

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

Japanese admiral and statesman. A moderate militarist, his selection as prime minister (1932–1934) to replace Ki Inukai, who had been assassinated, si

Collection of 18 carte-de-visite portraits of Civil War–era military figures, each signed in black ink. Signers are: Robert Bruce Van Valkenburgh, Lew

FDC with a cachet of the Honorable Discharge emblem, signed in fountain pen by Omar Bradley, James Forrestal, and Robert Patterson. In fine condition,

War-dated TLS signed “C. W. Nimitz,” one page, 8 x 10.5, United States Pacific Fleet and Pacific Ocean Areas letterhead, July 27, 1945. Letter to a ca

Vintage ink signature, “C. W. Nimitz, Fleet Admiral, USN,” on an off-white 3.75 x 2 slip affixed to an identical size slip. In fine condition, with Dy

Union general who went on to serve as governor of Illinois (1824–1899). Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of Oglesby in uniform, signed in the

Color 8.25 x 10.5 biographical print, signed in the lower right corner in pencil. In fine condition.

ALS signed “M. C. Perry,” one page both sides, 5.25 x 8.25, March 22, 1849. Letter to his nephew, James DeWolf Perry. In part: “I returned last Evenin

Two checks: personal check, 6 x 2.75, filled out in another hand and signed by Rickenbacker, “E. V. Rickenbacker,” payable to his son, William F. Rick