RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document, and Autograph Auction

Matte-finish 4 x 5 photo, signed in fountain pen, “C. W. Nimitz.” In fine condition, with mild rippling to edges and a couple light surface impression

Col. Robert K. Morgan's personal World War II military records as Command Pilot of the ‘Memphis Belle’ over Europe and ‘Dauntless Dotty’ over Ja...

Title page from the book Notes to Accompany Michies Mechanics, 5.5 x 9, signed with an ownership signature in black ink, “George Patton, Cadet USMA, A

Signed book: Saladin: Price of Chivalry. First edition. NY: Charles J. Rosebault, 1930. Hardcover, 6 x 8.5, 305 pages. Signed on the half-title page,

World War II–dated mailing envelope, 8.75 x 3.75, addressed in type to “Miss Mary Jane Krieger, 204 Pine Street, Harrisburg, Penna., U. S. A.,” bearin

World War II–dated TLS signed “G. S. Patton, Jr.,” one page, 8.25 x 10.5, Third United States Army letterhead, July 25, 1945. Brief response to an adm

Lengthy ALS signed “George S. Patton, Jr.,” eight pages on two sets of two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 6.75, February 13, 1910. Letter to his father. In

Extraordinary AQS on an off-white 10 x 7 card, signed “John J. Pershing, 1934.” A great sentiment penned “For Madame Constance Llewetyn Howell’s Memor

Kentucky-born Union general (1822–1892) remembered for his defeat at the Second Battle of Bull Run. ALS signed “Jno. Pope,” one page, lightly-lined, 5

Remarkable clearly penned Revolutionary War–era journal kept by Miss Faney Clifton of Philadelphia, 14 loose pages, 4.25 x 6.25, dated 1778–1781. Fane

Printed act for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, four pages, 7.5 x 12.75, June 22, 1781. An order to Massachusetts towns to supply beef for the Army

Highly decorated British field marshal (1832–1914) best known for leading the British victory during the Second Boer War. ALS signed “Fred. Roberts,”

Confederate Cavalry officer (1830–1897), who refused to surrender when the Confederacy collapsed and led part of his force to Mexico where they unsucc

Desirable twice-signed bank check, 6.75 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Sheridan, “P. H. Sheridan,” payable to himself for $50, October 12, 1878. Nic

ALS signed “W. T. Sherman, General,” one page, lightly-lined, 4.75 x 7.5, Headquarters Army of the United States letterhead, November 1, 1872. Letter

Detailed engraving based on a Sarony portrait of Sherman, 6.5 x 9.5, signed in the lower border in black ink, “W. T. Sherman, General, 1888.” Matted a

American soldier and politician (1737-1818) who rose to the rank of major general in the Continental Army during the American Revolution. He was later

German officer (1907–1944) who was one of the leading members of the failed plot to assassinate Adolf Hitler as part of Operation Valkyrie. He was exe

Unusual and interesting collection of World War II material originating from the collection of Brigadier General Waldo Henry Fish of Rhode Island, hig

Original World War I trench knife with triangular 8.75? spike blade, and an overall length of 14.5.? Known as the ‘Knuckle Duster’ with a D-shaped gua

Decorative knife with a 7.75? blade and an overall length of 12.75?. Etched on to one side of the blade is “Philippines—1945.” Top of the wooden handl

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

Confederate brigadier general (1812–1862) who was killed in action at the Battle of Mill Springs, making him the first Confederate general to die in t

ALS signed “Gramps,” one page both sides, 6 x 9, personal letterhead, July 17, 1979. Letter to his grandchild about a party. In part: “Our country clu

Matte-finish 6.75 x 9 photo of the aviator in uniform, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Bill Ashton: With every good wish, J. H. Doolittle.

Collection of seven items consisting of ink signatures of George Caron, Richard Nelson, Theodore Van Kirk, Jacob Beser, Bob Shumard, and Joe Stiborik

Nice grouping of eight items, all approximately 8 x 10 or 10 x 8, signed by figures associated with the Enola Gay, including: Paul Tibbets, Charles W.

Color 30 x 24 print of the Enola Gay issued by the National Air and Space Museum in 1995, signed in black felt tip by crew members Paul Tibbets, ‘Dutc

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

Collection of five photos, ranging in size from 8.5 x 11 up to 20 x 16, three signed by Tom Ferebee and two signed by Theodore ‘Dutch’ Van Kirk. In ov

Detailed cast plastic scale model of the ‘Little Boy’ atomic bomb dropped over Hiroshima, 10 x 3 x 2.5, affixed to its original painted 17 x 6 wooden

Official Rawlings Major League baseball signed in black ballpoint on the sweet spot, “Charles W. Lindberg, 1st Flag Raiser, Iwo Jima, Feb. 23, 1945 10

Collection of nine items consisting of six satin-finish photos, each signed “Charles W. Lindberg, 1st Flag Raiser, Iwo Jima, Feb. 23, 1945, 10:30 A.M.

Seven satin-finish photos from Iwo Jima, including one of the first flag-raising, each signed in felt tip “Charles W. Lindberg,” with Lindberg adding

Photographer (1911–2006) best known for his famous shot of five Marines raising the flag on Iwo Jima. Glossy 3.25 x 4.75 photo, signed and inscribed i

Color 11 x 14 print of a colorized image of Rosenthal’s iconic ‘Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima,’ signed and inscribed in the lower border in blue ballpo

Commemorative cover with a cachet honoring Nimitz, Halsey, and the USS Missouri, signed in blue ink, “C. W. Nimitz,” and in black ink, “W. F. Halsey.”

Vintage program cover from the United Nations Corner-Stone Ceremony, held in New York on October 24, 1949, 8 x 10.5, signed at the top in blue ink, “C

Satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of the crewmates shaking hands, signed vertically in blue felt tip, “Paul Tibbets,” and “Chas Sweeney, Pilot, Bock’s Car 9 A

Signed book: Wings of Tomorrow by Juan de la Cierva and Don Rose. First edition. NY: Brewer, Warren & Putnam, 1931. Hardcover with dust jacket, ...

Swatch of the silver canvas covering of the German airship Hindenburg recovered from the wreckage, 4 x 2.5, lightly labeled on the silver side, “Hinde

Astronomer and physicist (1834–1906) and the third Secretary of the Smithsonian Institute. Two TLSs, both signed “S. P. Langley,” both two pages on tw

ALS signed “C. A. L.,” one page, 8.5 x 11, December 23, 1960. Letter to Mrs. Sanders. In part: “Several letters—I believe three in all—addressed to Ge

Superb oversized vintage matte-finish 8.5 x 12 copyrighted Harris and Ewing portrait of Lindbergh after his successful transatlantic flight, signed in

Bank check, 8.5 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Wright, “Orville Wright,” payable to Wilbur H. Wright for $50.93, February 28, 1947. Nic

Apollo 11 'Type 3' insurance cover with a cachet of the mission insignia, bearing a July 16, 1969, Kennedy Space Center cancellation, signed...

Apollo 11 ‘Type 2’ Dow-Unicover insurance cover with a cachet honoring the three crew members and the first step on the moon, signed in blue felt tip

Complete block of 32 USPS 10-cent First Man on the Moon stamps, 9 x 10, signed in blue felt tip by Neil Armstrong and in black felt tip by Buzz Aldrin

A .5 x .5 swatch of Kapton foil removed from the Apollo 11 Command Module Columbia’s thermal protection subsystem, removed after splashdown by O. W. N

Limited edition display entitled ‘From Kitty Hawk to Tranquility Base,’ containing a small flown swatch of material from the Wright Brothers' 19...