RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document, and Autograph Auction

Collection of 34 items, consisting mostly of TLSs, as well as a few signed photos, ALSs, and signatures, mostly war-dated, with much of the correspond

Union general and engineer (1820–1899) who helped build the Brooklyn Bridge and complete the Washington Monument. ALS signed “H. G. Wright, Maj. Gen C

Bank check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out and signed by York, payable to Looper Dept. Str. for $2, April 9, 1931. In fine condition, with a vertical fold an

Soviet general (1896–1974) who led the defeat of the Germans at Stalingrad and the entry into Berlin during World War II. DS in Cyrillic, signed “Zhuk

Union general (1821–1863) killed in action during the Battle of Gettysburg. Ink endorsement, “Approved, S. K. Zook,” on an off-white lightly-lined sli

Collection of 16 items, each signed by an airline founder or executive. Signers are: Carleton Putnam (FDC), Mundy Peale (SP, ins), W. A. Patterson (si

Collection of seven items, each signed in ink or felt tip by an aviator. Signers are: Jacqueline Cochran (commemorative cover and SP, ins), Douglas ‘W

Exceptional collection of 29 postcards showing early aircraft, each signed in fountain pen by a different aviation pioneer, including: Henry H. Arnold

Collection of 13 items, each signed by an early aviator. Signers are: Verne Babcock (FDC), Tiny Broadwick (FDC and ALS), Ralph Barnaby (FDC and book p

Radio announcer (1905–1989) best known for his vivid eyewitness broadcast from the site of the Hindenburg disaster on May 6, 1937. Two items: ballpoin

United States National Bank check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Lindbergh, “Charles A. Lindbergh,” payable to Ryan Airlines for $923.27, Apri

Menu for a luncheon to honor Lindbergh held on May 25, 1927, just four days after completing his transatlantic flight, one page, 8.25 x 10.5, signed i

TLS signed “C. A. Lindbergh,” one page, 8 x 10, Long Barn, Weald letterhead, September 28, 1937. Letter to Timothy Burns. In full: “Thank you very muc

ALS signed “C. A. Lindbergh,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.75 x 7.5, personal letterhead, November 27, 1932. Letter to C. P. Ryman of Eastern

German aircraft designer and manufacturer (1898–1978) whose planes were used extensively in combat. Glossy 5 x 7 head-and-shoulders photo, signed in b

Commemorative cover with a cachet honoring Kitty Hawk Day in 1943, the 40th anniversary of the Wright Brothers’ first flight, signed vertically along

Crisp fountain pen signature on an off-white 3.5 x 2 card. In fine condition, with a few trivial spots of soiling above and below the signature. Accom

TLS, one page, 6.5 x 5, personal letterhead, April 15, 1925. Letter to Mr. B. Russell Shaw of the National Aeronautic Association. In full: “The regul

Flown limited edition commemorative cover, 9.25 x 4, with a cachet honoring the X-15 rocket pilots, 1113/1500, flown over Edwards Air Force Base by Jo

Collection of seven items, each signed by an X-15 pilot. Signers are: William Knight (photo and signature), Robert White (signature and TLS), Joe Engl