RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document, and Autograph Auction

Longtime leader of Yugoslavia (born 1892) from 1945 until his death in 1980. Vintage glossy 5 x 7.25 photo of Tito holding a cigarette, signed in foun

Longtime leader of Yugoslavia (born 1892) from 1945 until his death in 1980. Semi-glossy 3.75 x 5.25 photo of Tito leaning forward on his left arm, si

Collection of seven items, each signed by a former vice president. Signers are: Adlai Stevenson (TLS), Henry A. Wallace (TLS), James S. Sherman (TLS),

Two items: felt tip signatures of Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein on a sheet of official watermarked White House stationery; and a pamphlet for a pres

Collection of four items, each signed by a different diplomat. Signers are: Shimon Peres (SP), David Lloyd George (signature), Abba Eban (cover), and

Revolutionary War-dated handwritten manual, 6.75 x 8, 14 total pages, entitled “Account of Boards & Plank Recd from Sundry persons & c &...

Clergyman (1743–1810) who served twice as a volunteer chaplain in the American Revolutionary War and fought at the Battle of Bennington. ALS, one page

Brigadier General (1732–1797) who served in the Continental Army during the American Revolution. Glover’s regiment ferried Washington and his armies a

General in the American Revolutionary War (1741–1804) who later served in the House of Representatives. ALS signed “Wm. Irvine,” one page, 7.75 x 10,

Colonel in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War (1749–1812) best known for leading the resistance at Fort Stanwix in 1777. Revol

LS in French, signed “Lafayette,” one page, 7.25 x 8.5, October 14, 1828. Crisply penned untranslated letter to an unidentified recipient. In fine con

Major General in the Continental Army during the American Revolution (1732–1786) who participated in the battles of White Plains and Germantown. Revol

Signer of the US Constitution from Pennsylvania (1744–1800), first governor of that state, and President of the Continental Congress. Partly-printed D

Collection of four items, each signed by a different early American patriot. Signers are: Caleb Strong (sig), Woodbury Langdon (sig), James Thacher (s

Revolutionary War officer and statesman (1746–1825) who participated in 1780 defense of Charleston against British siege. ALS signed “Charles Coteswor

Pennsylvania merchant (1727–1795) who served as a brigadier general in the state militia and later served in the Continental Congress. Manuscript vell

Brigadier general in the American Revolutionary War (1736–1780) who fought at the Battle of Saratoga. Ink signature, “Enoch Poor, B. Genl.,” on an off

Revolutionary War officer (1739–1813) who served as Washington’s chief of intelligence. He later served as the fourth governor of Kentucky. Partly-pri

Soldier and statesman (1714–1789) who served as a delegate to the Continental Congress and as a major general in the Continental Army. Manuscript DS,

Major General in the American Revolutionary War (1740–1795) and governor of New Hampshire. Manuscript DS, signed “Yr John Sullivan, his attorney,” one

Son of President Justo Rufino Barrios of Guatemala. ALS signed “Ant. Barrios,” one page, 4.75 x 7.75, US Military Academy letterhead, April 19, 1887.

Two German field postcards written and sketched by a soldier in the German troops at the second international expeditionary force in China during the

Ink signature, “Omar N. Bradley,” on an off-white 4 x 3 card imprinted with his name and five silver stars. Appealingly double-matted and framed with

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

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

Printed circular disclosing important naval intelligence, one page, 7.75 x 9.75, entitled “Important Extracts received May 29th by the Flag Officer,”

British admiral (1770–1851) who, as captain of the HMS Orion, was hailed as a hero at the Battle of Trafalgar. ALS signed “Edwd Codrington,” one page,

Partly-printed DS, one page, 16 x 27.5, March 1, 1864. Ornately engraved uncancelled Confederate States of America bond in the amount of $1000, number

Wife and biographer (1842–1933) of ill-fated General George Armstrong Custer. ALS, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 3.5 x 4.5, no date. Letter to a

Mailing envelope, 5.25 x 3.25, addressed in Custer’s hand to “Mrs. Genl. Custer, Monroe, Michigan.” Envelope bears two two-cent Andrew Jackson postage

Exceedingly scarce Planters National Bank of Louisville check, 7 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Custer, “G. A. Custer,” payable to W. J. Mulholland

Partly-printed DS, signed “G. A. Custer,” one page, 11 x 17, June 1, 1874. Tobacco return document for the Band Company of the 7th US Cavalry. Custer

Naval leader (1809–1870) who headed the Union Navy's ordnance department during the Civil War and developed a number of guns and cannons. Civil ...

Union general (1819–1893) who commanded a division at Gettysburg; he has controversially been credited with the invention of baseball. Crisp ink signa

ALS, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 8 x 9.75, June 12, 1824. Letter to his son, General Henry Dearborn, written while serving as minister plenip

ALS signed “L. M. Goldsborough,” one page, 8.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, September 25, 1866. Military transfer order to Lieutenant Commander Georg

French admiral (1722–1788) best known for his command of the French fleet at the Battle of the Chesapeake, which led directly to the British surrender

Matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Halsey in full dress uniform, signed in black ink, “W. F. Halsey.” In fine condition, with a bit of mild edge rippling an

Notorious and aggressive Union general (1814–1879) who distinguished himself at the Battle of Williamsburg in 1862 and as a result was promoted to maj

Brevet lieutenant colonel (1838–1895) in the Army Ordnance Department. Civil War–dated ALS, four pages, lightly-lined on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8,

Union general (1830–1909) who participated at Gettysburg and commanded the Army of Tennessee during Sherman’s March to the Sea. TLS, one page, 8.25 x

Marine during WWII (1919–1945) famously photographed as one of the six men raising the US flag atop Mount Suribachi during the Battle of Iwo Jima; he

Zahal military uniform issued to and worn by David Leshem, son-in-law of Israeli Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion. Olive green service uniform consists

Rare Civil War–dated ALS signed “T. J. Jackson, Lt Genl,” one page, lightly-lined, 4.5 x 7.75, March 14, 1863. Letter to Brigadier General Robert H. C

LS signed “H. Knox, Sec’y of War,” one page, 7.5 x 11.75, August 16, 1793. Letter to the governor of New Hampshire, Josiah Bartlett. In part: “The Pre

US Army general (1845–1912), who served as governor-general of the Philippines, and was the father of General Douglas MacArthur. Ink signature, “Arthu

Impressive matte-finish 10 x 13.25 full-length photo of MacArthur in uniform, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Ed McGinnis, with best wishes,

TLS, one page, 7.25 x 9.75, personal letterhead, February 17, 1956. Letter to Frederic R. Wood. In full: “I appreciate deeply your generous approval o

German military officer (1800–1891) who was chief of staff of the Prussian army for 30 years and who is regarded as one of the foremost military strat

Nine bold ink signatures of Napoleon’s marshals on individual slips, including: Gouvion, Ney, MacDonald, Marmont, Murat, Oudinot, Soult, Jourdan, and

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...