RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document, and Autograph Auction

Vintage glossy 8 x 6 Acme Newspictures press photo bearing the mugshots of Clyde Barrow and Raymond Hamilton, with the original caption affixed to the

Vintage glossy 5 x 7 head-and-shoulders photo of Costello in a pin-stripe suit, with the reverse bearing stamps from Look magazine and the Herald, wit

Associate of the Lucchese crime family in New York (1950–1979) involved in truck hijackings, dealing and fencing of stolen property, extortion, fraud,

Associate of the Lucchese crime family in New York (1950–1979) involved in truck hijackings, dealing and fencing of stolen property, extortion, fraud,

Original 8 x 8 wanted poster for Dillinger issued in 1934 by J. Edgar Hoover, director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, for a violation of the

Organized crime figure (1916–1966) romantically linked to many New York and Chicago mobsters—once described in Time magazine as ‘queen of the gangster

Iconic vintage glossy press photo of the bloody aftermath of the St. Valentine Day Massacre, allegedly perpetrated by Al Capone, trimmed to a size of

Collection of six letters from 1977–78, all written in response to letters from Michael Hurwitz requesting predictions for the future; Hurwitz began g

Desirable vintage matte-finish 3.5 x 5.5 photo, signed along the left edge in black ink in Chinese. In fine condition. Accompanied by a 1964 letter fr

Presentation folder from the California Museum Foundation, 8.25 x 11, announcing Cousteau as the designer of the Museum of the Sea on board the Queen

Glossy 5 x 7 head-and-shoulders photo of Dayan wearing his trademark eyepatch, signed in black felt tip, “M. Dayan”; and a glossy 5 x 3.5 photo of the

Four hardcover copies of Genes, Girls, and Gamow, each a First American Edition, signed on the title page in black ballpoint by Watson. In fine condit

LS, one page, 5.5 x 9, Washington Building letterhead, October 10, 1887. Letter to Randolph Remington. In part: “I have at present all the horses I re

Four photos of various finishes, two color, approximately 4 x 6, each signed in ink by a notable German president or chancellor. Signers are: Heinrich

Color satin-finish 4 x 6 photo of Hillary later in life, signed in black felt tip, “Ed Hillary”; and a 3.5 x 5.5 cardstock photo of Norgay scaling a m

Former California state senator and mayor of San Francisco (1929–1978), who was murdered along with Harvey Milk by a former city supervisor. Four item

Entrepreneur (1814–1904) who was a busy figure in the Underground Railroad and helped many slaves make their way to freedom in the north. The Abolitio

Three photos of various finishes, two color, each approximately 4 x 6, signed in blue or black felt tip by the member of the Monaco royal family pictu

Austrian statesman and chancellor (1897–1977). His attempt to prevent Hitler from occupying Austria led to his imprisonment until 1945. Vintage 3.5 x

Satin-finish 5 x 7 photo of Thatcher in a seated pose, signed in the lower border in black felt tip. In fine condition. Accompanied by the original le

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Thatcher kneeling at Ronald Reagan’s flag-draped casket, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition. Accompan

Second-oldest survivor of the Titanic (1884–1984). Titanic memorial card, trimmed to a size of 3.5 x 7, signed on the front in blue ballpoint, “1980 E

Impressively diverse collection of 12 items, each signed by one or more notable Watergate figures. Contents are: full ‘All the President’s Men’ articl

Military engineer (1835–1910) who rose to the rank of brigadier general in the Confederate army. Hand-addressed and free franked mailing envelope, 5.5

Military officer (1780–1848) who served in the ordnance department during the War of 1812, best known as an inventor and designer of weapons and defen

Maine-born Union major general (1828–1914) who was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his defense of Little Round Top at Gettysburg. Partly-

Career military officer (1833–1864) who served as a Confederate brigadier general and was killed in action during the Second Battle of Deep Bottom. Wa

Collection of ten items, each signed by a notable Civil War figure, including: Philip H. Sheridan (ALS), Henry Wise (DS), John M. Schofield (ALS), Hir

Collection of ten items, each signed by a notable Civil War figure, including: CDVs from William B. Shubrick, Juliette Keyes, Washington Irving, Richa

Confederate soldier and American politician (1834-1915) who served as a US Senator from Missouri for five terms. ALS signed “F. M. Cockrell,” one page

Confederate general (1832–1919), who suffered at least eleven combat wounds and was a three-term member of the House of Representatives and Secretary

War-dated manuscript DS one page, 7.25 x 12, July 29, 1861. Discharge issued to Private B. S. Williams who 12 years ado “received an injury of the spi

Headquarters Third Division Cavalry Corps mailing envelope, 5.25 x 3, addressed in Custer’s hand to, “Mrs. Genl Custer, 369 H Street, Was ton D.

Italian condottiero and admiral from Genoa (1466–1560). LS in Italian, one page both sides, 8.5 x 12, October 9, 1545, in Genoa. Boldly penned letter

Extremely rare and highly sought-after partly-printed vellum DS, signed “G. A. Custer,” one page, 15.5 x 9.75, February 11, 1875. Custer, as Lieutenan

Three-tine fork with bone handle, measuring approximately 6.5? long, found on the Gettysburg battlefield in August 1863. Some rust to metal and toning

Twin-handled iron bullet mold, measuring approximately 6.5? long, found on the Gettysburg battlefield in August 1863. Scissor-type mold features softl

Enfield Pattern 1853 rifle-musket lockplate, measuring approximately 5.5? long. Featuring a large crown at the rear, thin double line of engraving aro

Confederate general (1834–1917)) who harassed Sherman’s flank during his March to the Sea. War-dated endorsement, signed “S. W. Ferguson,” dated Octob

Union general (1815–1872), known as ‘Old Brains,’ who, despite his administrative skill as general in chief, failed to achieve an overall battle strat

Confederate brigadier general (1823–1891). War-dated ALS signed “Thos. Harrison, Col,” one page, lightly-lined both sides, 4.75 x 7.5, July 28, 1864.

Confederate general (1835–1903), who served with distinction in the Vicksburg Campaign. War-dated ALS signed “W. H. Jackson, Brig Genl,” one page, lig

ALS signed “J. E. Johnston,” two pages, lightly-lined, 8 x 10.5, November 17, 1875. Letter to Colonel John P. Nicholson, commenting on inaccuracies in

French statesman and military officer (1757–1834) who became an intimate associate of George Washington, and who advanced the American cause on both s

Confederate brigadier general during the Civil War (1836–1870). He was a member of the Lee family and first cousin once removed of Robert E. Lee. Two

War-dated LS signed “R. E. Lee,” one page both sides, 4.75 x 8, October 14, 1862. Letter to Secretary of War George H. Randolph. In full: “Mr. Edenbor

Collection of 16 letters and documents each signed by a Napoleonic French Marshal, dated between 1806 and 1832. Signers include: Jean-Baptiste Jourdan

War-dated ALS signed “Geo S. McClellan,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, April 13, 1864. Letter to Colonel William Christian. In part: “Yo

World War II–dated free-franked mailing envelope, 9 x 4, addressed in type to “Miss Mary Jane Krieger, 204 Pine Street, Harrisburg, Penna., U. S. A.,”

TLS signed “G. S. Patton, Jr.,” one page, 7.75 x 9.75, July 8, 1943. Letter to Tech. Sergeant William F. Cappel. In full: “Now that we are about to in

Third United States Army ‘Season’s Greetings’ Christmas card, circa 1944, featuring an image of an American tank rolling toward Berlin, measuring 5.25

Career army officer (1816–1876), who served as a Confederate brigadier general during the Civil War. War-dated manuscript DS, signed “A. W. Reynolds C

Confederate brigadier general (1810-1897) who commanded the 1st Division, 2nd Corps Army of the Mississippi and fought at Shiloh. War-dated ALS signed

One of the Union Army's most respected senior commanders (1820–1863) who played a key role in committing the Army of the Potomac to the Battle o...

Confederate general (1816–1862) who led a division in some of the Civil War’s earliest major battles and was mortally wounded in the Battle of Pea Rid

Exquisite 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Sherman in full military dress with his sword by his side, signed on the mount in black ink, “W. T. Sherman, Gen

Civil War–dated ALS signed “W. T. Sherman, Maj. Genl,” one page, lightly-lined, 8 x 10, Memphis, December 20, 1862. Letter to Secretary of War Edwin M

German officer (1907–1944) who was one of the leading members of Operation Valkyrie. He was executed by firing squad after the operation failed. Extre

Tilghman was a Confederate general who was killed on May 16, 1863, at the Battle of Champion Hill. Lovell (1822–1884) was a major general who was fals

Engineer and soldier (1824-1906) who served as a general in the Confederate Army during the Civil War. War-dated handwritten endorsement, signed “G. C

Rare and colorful dinner menu program for a Christmas feast to be held at Pearl Harbor’s General Mess at Hickam Field on December 25, 1941, 8.5 x 11,

Controversial French military officer who fought in World War II, Indochina, and Algeria (1916–2010). Ballpoint signature on a white 3 x 1 slip. Matte

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of an artist’s rendition of the Enola Gay over Hiroshima entitled ‘Atomic Warfare Is Born,’ signed in blue felt tip by

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Tibbets waving from the cockpit of the Enola Gay, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with some scattered light creases

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Tibbets alongside the Enola Gay, signed vertically in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with an informational label affixed to

Ink signature, “D. G. Farragut, Vice Admiral,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.25 lightly-lined slip. In fine condition.

Color limited edition 37 x 24 print entitled ‘Tigers in the Gorge,’ numbered 417/850, signed in pencil by 25 members of the Flying Tigers, including T

American naval admiral (1882–1968) who commanded the Pacific Fleet at the time of the attack on Pearl Harbor. DS, signed “H. E. Kimmel,” one page both

United States Army general (1898–1975) who commanded the force defending Bastogne, Belgium, during the Battle of the Bulge in World War II. He was fam

Interesting collection of three items, each signed by a notable military figure, including: Gideon Welles (signature), Joseph Joffre (DS), and Lorenzo

Collection of three items, each signed by a notable naval officer, including: William Bainbridge (LS), Charles Wilkes (ALS), and Joshua Barney (DS).

Color vintage 14 x 16 cardstock photo of Nimitz in uniform beside a sundial-type instrument, signed and inscribed in the lower border in black ballpoi

Two glossy photos: an 8 x 10 of Ridgway at his desk, signed in black felt tip and dated July 19, 1980; and a 10 x 8 of Ridgway shaking hands with Syng

Confederate major general (1836–1906), known as “Fightin’ Joe,” who led his troops in vigorous opposition to Sherman during the Atlanta campaign. Two

Breathtaking color 22 x 17 photographic print, featuring the earth rising from the lunar surface, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Paul Cox

Flown Apollo 9 Robbins Medal, approximately 1-inch diameter, with a raised design on the face of the mission insignia. The reverse of the sterling sil

Apollo 11 Manned Flight Awareness medal, 1.25? diameter. The face bears the raised re-creation of the famous image of Buzz Aldrin looking at the Ameri

Two FDCs, with identical cachets honoring the first moon landing, both signed in blue ballpoint by Neil Armstrong and in blue felt tip by Buzz Aldrin.

Uncommon Apollo 15 postal cover, 6.5 x 3.75, numbered 212 of 300, carried to the lunar surface aboard the Falcon, signed in the lower left corner by c

Two items: a plate block of four ‘first man on the moon’ 10-cent postage stamps, 5 x 3, signed in black ink in the white right border by Neil Armstron

Flown aluminum ‘lunar rover license’ plate, 1.25 x .5, marked with the registration number “LRV 001,” with “MOON” as the home state, the year 1971, an

Unflown Apollo 15 Robbins Medal, approximately 1.5 diameter, with a raised design on the face of the Apollo 15 mission insignia. The reverse of the st

Two small flown pieces of Mylar covering from the exterior of the Apollo 17 command module. Fragments are housed in a circular Lucite display with a p

Flown Beta cloth swatch, 5.5 x 5.5, with a printed 3.5? diameter mission insignia in the center, signed in black ink and felt tip by Tom Stafford, Dek

Beautiful color limited edition 26 x 30 lithograph by Alan Bean entitled ‘In the Beginning,’ numbered 57/1000, signed in pencil by 21 Apollo astronaut

Limited edition 19 x 29 lithograph of Armstrong in his flight suit prior to the Apollo 11 mission, numbered 982/1000, signed in pencil at the National

Desirable official color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of Armstrong posing in his spacesuit against a lunar backdrop, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condit

Glossy 10 x 8 photo of Armstrong sitting in the cockpit of Friendship One alongside Captain Clay Lacy, signed in black felt tip by Armstrong. In fine

Glossy 10 x 8 photo of Armstrong standing alongside his co-pilot Pete Reynolds and observer Don Berliner, signed in blue felt tip by Armstrong. In ver

Color postcard featuring an image of the Apollo 4 spacecraft at the John F. Kennedy Space Center, 5.5 x 3.5, signed on the reverse in blue ballpoint.

Color official 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of Armstrong in his white space suit, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip, “To Ronald Krugman, Neil Armstrong.

Ink signature and inscription, “To Andy—Good luck—Neil Armstrong,” on an off-white 4.5 x 6.5 lightly-lined sheet, double-matted to an overall size of

Color 4 x 5.75 deckle-edge postcard of a glider in flight, signed on the reverse in black ballpoint by Armstrong. In fine condition, with some light s

Commemorative cover, 9.5 x 4, with a cachet honoring the twelfth World Soaring Championship in 1970, signed on the front in black felt tip. In fine co

Signed book: Apollo Expeditions to the Moon. First edition. Washington, DC: NASA, 1975. Hardcover, 9 x 12, 313 pages. Signed on the title pages in blu

Limited-edition color 28 x 20 lithograph titled ‘Lindbergh Arrives Over Paris,’ commemorating the 50th anniversary of his historic flight, numbered 76

Limited edition color 27 x 34 textured canvas print entitled ‘Reaching for the Stars’ by Alan Bean, numbered 823/1500, stretched over a wooden frame,

Color 23.25 x 31 print of Bean’s painting of Dave Scott’s lunar surface experiment, entitled ‘The Hammer and the Feather,’ signed in the lower border

Color limited edition 26 x 35 print entitled ‘Too Beautiful to Have Happened by Accident,’ numbered 562/600, signed in the lower border in pencil, and

Original hand-painted 14.5 x 10.5 watercolor painting done by Apollo 11 Command Module Pilot Michael Collins, entitled ‘Cape Cod Harbor,’ showing thre