RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document and Autograph Auction

Ink signature, “Gideon Welles,” on an off-white 7.75 x 3.5 lightly-lined slip clipped from the closing of a letter. In very good condition, with scatt

Bourbon Democrat politician who served as postmaster general under Grover Cleveland (1843–1900). Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by C. M. Bell of Wa

American statesman and diplomat (1806–1876) who served as a brigadier general in the Confederate army, where he fought beside Lee at Appomattox Court

Rear admiral in the US Navy (1810–1877). Two items: original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite three-quarter-length portrait of Alden in uniform, signed in the

Italian Blackshirt leader who popularized aviation in Italy and was killed by friendly fire early in WWII (1896–1940). Vintage fountain pen signature,

Typscript, one page, 6.25 x 9, July 26, 1960, consisting of the Gettysburg Address and Clark’s response to it, signed at the conclusion in fountain pe

Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite of a young Davis by J. E. Tilton & Co. of Boston. In fine condition, with a light crease to right edge.

ALS, one page, 6 x 9.5, The Berkeley-Waiontha letterhead, July 21, 1906. Letter to a gentleman. In part: “Have you seen Bob yet?…I fear you are having

British military officer (1804–1883) and the second Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia. Original 2.25 x 4 full-length carte-de-visite photo by Brady’s

Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite of Grant in uniform by an anonymous studio. In very good condition, with a slightly trimmed right edge, scattered sp

Confederate military officer and politician (1818–1902) who replaced J. E. B. Stuart as Lee’s Chief of Cavalry following Stuart’s death on the battlef

Marshal of the Royal Air Force (1892–1984), aka “Bomber” Harris, best known for his command of devastatingly effective British bombing efforts during

Commander in chief of the French army from 1914–1916; hailed as the savior of France for his victory at the Marne. Manuscript DS, in French, signed “J

Wife of union soldier Charles Wesley Keyes, who was brevetted for meritorious service on the battle of Spottsylvania. Unusual original 2.25 x 4 carte-

Confederate politician who served as the assistant secretary of war and commissioner of prisoner exchanges. Civil War–dated ANS signed “Rob’t Ould, As

LS, one page, lightly-lined, 7.75 x 9.75, September 22, 1867. Response to an invitation. In part: “I beg leave to acknowledge the receipt of your kind

American soldier who participated in the alarm of April 19, 1775, and served in Colonel Jonathan Ward’s regiment. Manuscript DS, one page, 6 x 3.75, M

US naval officer (1790–1874) who served in the War of 1812 and the Mexican-American War. Original 2.25 x 3.5 carte-de-visite photo by Brady’s of New Y

British admiral (1764–1840) who fought in the French Revolutionary Wars. Of Smith, Napoleon commented, ‘That man made me miss my destiny.’ Partial ALS

TLS signed “J. W. Stilwell,” one page, 8 x 10.5, December 5, 1944. Letter of thanks reads, in part: “I appreciate your thoughtfulness in enclosing the