RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document, and Autograph Auction

Matte-finish 7 x 9.5 Harris and Ewing photo, signed and inscribed in the lower border in fountain pen, “Faithfully yours, Benjamin N. Cardozo, To Mr.

Souvenir typescript of her dissenting opinion in the Supreme Court’s important Bush v. Gore case concerning the 2000 presidential election, ten pages,

Bold ballpoint signature, “Thurgood Marshall,” on a 4.5 x 3.5 Supreme Court card. In fine condition.

Eight personal law firm checks, all approximately 8.75 x 3, each signed “Fred M. Vinson,” ranging in date from 1922–1924. In fine overall condition, w

Christmas card featuring an image of Westminster Abbey on the front and printed Christmas greeting inside, 7.75 x 5.75, signed in blue ink by Thatcher

American author and news service reporter (1920-2013), and a member of the White House press corps who served as the bureau manager of United Press In

Renowned British physicist and engineer (1824–1907) who is widely known for determining the correct value of absolute zero. Absolute temperatures are

Four postcard photos, 3.5 x 5.5 and 5.5 x 3.5, three signed in felt tip or ballpoint by the Titanic survivor pictured, including: Millvina Dean, Elean

Partly-printed DS, signed “W. M. Tweed,” one page, 8.5 x 14, June 13, 1867. Receipt for a $476.60 payment for a large purchase of office supplies for

German physicist (1879–1960) who won the 1914 Nobel Prize in Physics for his research related to the diffraction of X-rays by crystals. TLS in German,

ALS signed “Dan’l Webster,” one page, 7.5 x 9.25, July 12, 1845. Letter to two gentlemen. In part: “I expect to be in Boston on Tuesday…It is uncertai

Collection of ten items, each signed by a former White House cabinet member or advisor. Signers are: Robert McNamara (inaugural program), George Schul

High-ranking politician in the People's Republic of China (1919–2005) instrumental in implementing free-market reforms. Glossy 9.5 x 7 photo of ...

Archduke of Austria (1863–1914) whose assassination precipitated the start of World War I. Rare and impressive 5.5 x 9 cabinet photo of Ferdinand in u

Matte-finish 6.75 x 9 photo of Wilhelm in uniform, signed below the image in pencil, “Wilhelm, 1914.” Scattered surface impressions, moderate silverin

Rare original 4 x 6.5 cabinet half-length portrait of Nicholas in uniform, signed at the bottom in black ink, “Nicolaus, 1889.” Published by Levitsky

Russian Communist leader (1879–1940) who, with Lenin, organized the Bolshevik seizure of power during the October Revolution of 1917. DS in Russian, s

Provisional leader of the Soviet Union (1881–1970) from July to November 1917, when he was unseated by Lenin and forced into exile. Ink signature, “A.

German World War I flying ace (1894–1981) credited with eight confirmed and two unconfirmed aerial victories. Matte-finish 4 x 5.75 photo of Jacobsen

German naval officer (1881–1966) who earned the nickname ‘Sea Devil’ for his legendary maritime exploits during World War I. A 3.5 x 5.5 postcard phot

German pilot (1882–1974) who flew his first combat missions with a Western Front bomber unit in 1914. Glossy 5 x 3.5 photo of an early bomber, signed

German flying ace (1896–1941) whose 62 victories during WWI made him the country’s second-highest scoring ace, outdone only by Manfred von Richthofen.

British statesman (1863–1945) who served as prime minister from 1916 to 1922 who was a major player at the Paris Peace Conference of 1919, overseeing

Ink signatures of four different British military leaders on various size off-white cards. Signers are: William D. French, Frederick Roberts, John Jel

TLS, one page, 6.75 x 8.75, personal letterhead, September 17, 1914. Letter to lexicographer Frank H. Vizetelly. In part: “I do not think that I have

Irish nationalist, activist, and poet (1864–1916) who was executed for treason following the Easter Rising. Scarce ALS, one page both sides, 4.25 x 7,

General Patton’s personally-owned sterling silver box presented to him near the beginning of WWII by six officers of his 304th Tank Brigade from WWI,

Three items: a matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Pershing in military uniform, signed in the lower border in black ink; a 1940 TLS on personal letterhead,

Signed book: My Experiences in the World War, Volume I. Limited author’s autograph edition, numbered 538/2100. NY: Frederick A. Stokes Company, 1931.

TLS, one page, 6 x 7, American Expeditionary Forces letterhead, June 6, 1919. Letter to Lieutenant Colonel A. Trowbridge. In part: “As activities of o

TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, November 24, 1959. Letter to Reverend Eugene Kennedy at Xavier High School. In full: “I have just received your letter tellin

Bishop was a highly decorated Canadian ace officially credited with seventy-two victories in World War I; Mitchell was a flying ace who was court-mart

Career soldier (1853–1934) who served as Army Chief of Staff from 1914 to 1917, including the first few months of American involvement in World War I;

American World War I fighter ace (1890–1973) credited with 26 aerial victories during the war. Glossy 5 x 3.5 photo of Rickenbacker posing in front of

Inventor of the biplane used in WWI called the Sopwith Camel (1888–1989). Two items: a glossy 8.25 x 6 photo of Sopwith in a Howard Wright biplane, si

TLS signed “Wm. H. Taft,” five pages, 8 x 10.5, personal Washington, DC, letterhead, September 16, 1919. Letter to Gus J. Karger. In part: “Considerin

TLS, one page, 6.5 x 9.25, Joint Chiefs of Staff letterhead, June 9, 1952. Letter to Daniel Poling, chairman of the Christian Herald magazine. In part

Three items: two ink signatures of Omar N. Bradley on individual off-white cards; and a color glossy 8 x 10 photo of William C. Westmoreland, signed i

Bank check, 7.5 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Chamberlain, “J. L. Chamberlain,” payable to J. Crawford for $20.00, August 12, 1869. Le

ALS signed “Joshua L. Chamberlain,” two pages, lightly-lined on two adjoining sheets, 5.75 x 9, November 18, 1899. Letter to Judge William Penn Whiteh

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

Collection of six items, each signed by a prominent Confederate, including: P. G. T. Beauregard (signature), Alexander Stephens (free frank), Joseph W

Uncommon AQS on an off-white 4.5 x 1.5 slip, signed “Varina Jefferson Davis, 1897.” In full: “Be the day never so long, still it ringeth to evensong.”

Collection of four items, each signed by an important Confederate, including: William B. Bates (check), James L. Kemper (check), Albert Moore Scales (

Ink signature, “Jefferson Davis,” on an off-white 3.25 x 2 card. Matted and framed with a profile portrait to an overall size of 7.5 x 10.5. In fine c

Hand-addressed and free franked mailing envelope, 5.5 x 3, addressed by Davis to “Revd. J. W. French, US Mil. Academy, West Point, N. Y.,” and franked

ALS, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, Navy Department letterhead, November 18, 1899. Letter to Mr. Graves. In part: It gives me much pleasu

Union general (1830–1889) awarded the Medal of Honor for his participation in the First Battle of Bull Run; he later served as a a special provost mar

ALS signed “J. A. Early,” one page, lightly-lined, 5.5 x 8, December 5, 1889. Letter to a gentleman. In part: “Your letter, addressed to me at New Orl

American military officer (1803–1862) who fought with distinction in the Mexican-American War. Upon hearing of the secession of Texas in 1861, he resi

ALS signed “J. E. Johnson,” one page, 8 x 10, Exchange Hotel & Ballard House letterhead, August 6, 1873. Letter to a gentleman. In part: “I resp...

American military officer (1836–1881), who, as a general in the Civil War, earned the sobriquet ‘Kill-Cavalry’ for his gung-ho disregard for the lives

Ink signature, “R. E. Lee,” on an off-white slip. Matted and framed with a carte-de-visite portrait of Lee as a three-star general to an overall size

Incredibly scarce 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo of Lee in civilian clothes taken by Alexander Gardner, signed below the image in black ink, “R. E. Le

Desirable matte-finish 8 x 10 portrait of MacArthur in uniform, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Col. Rider, with cordial regard, Douglas Mac

Early matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of MacArthur in full dress uniform, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To the Lours, with cordial regards, Douglas

Color matte-finish 8.5 x 6 photo of MacArthur and President John F. Kennedy meeting together, affixed to a 10 x 8 mount, signed on the mount in founta

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

McNamara’s personally-owned Boy Scouts of America Eagle Scout badge, featuring a metal banner pin that reads “Be Prepared,” a patriotic ribbon, and a

Ink signature, “Geo G. Meade, Lt. Topog’l Engineers,” on an off-white 3 x 1 slip. Unobtrusive folds and light toning, otherwise fine condition. Accomp

Scarce fountain pen signature, “Geo. S. Patton, San Gabriel, California, U. S. A.,” on an off-white 3 x 3 slip clipped from a mailing envelope. A thum

An unbelievably rare pair of colored fabric swatches, each .25 x .5, removed from the ensign flag that flew above the HMS Victory during Nelson’s vict

Remembered as the hard-driving, unrelenting military hero who led head-first through World War II’s most important operations—the Invasion of Sicily,

World War II–dated mailing envelope, 8.5 x 4, addressed in type to “Miss Mary Jane Krieger, 204 Pine Street, Harrisburg 2, Penna., U. S. A.,” bearing

Cartier sterling silver cup, presented to Patton at the 1934 Tuxedo Horse Show held in Tuxedo Park, New York, on June 1-2, 1934. Cup stands 6? tall, w

Personal calling card bearing Sherman’s name, rank, and address, 4 x 2.25, signed on the reverse in black ink, “W. T. Sherman, General.” In fine condi

Collection of nine items, each signed by a prominent Union soldier or politician, including: Ambrose Burnside (DS), William H. Seward (signature), Edw

Confederate general (1833–1864) best known for his consummate skill in reconnaissance and as a cavalry officer. After leading successful offensive act

Original color 20 x 28 World War II patriotic poster from 1943, OWI No. 62, showing a GI with drawn bayonet urging his fellow soldiers onward. Ten bat

Original color 28.5 x 40 World War II patriotic poster from 1942, O. W. I. 21, with art done by Walter Richards, showing a jeep full of soldiers with

Original color 20 x 28 World War II patriotic poster from 1943, with art done by Montgomery Melbourne, showing a train unloading hundreds of soldiers

Original color 18.5 x 28 World War II patriotic poster from 1943, showing an American soldier staring over the top of his rifle along with the phrases

Heartbreaking original color 20 x 28 World War II patriotic poster from 1944, with art done by Wesley Heyman, showing a cocker spaniel in mourning ove

Original color 22 x 28 World War II patriotic poster from 1943, O. W. I. 28, with art done by Valentino Sarra, showing a woman carrying her groceries

Original color 16 x 22.5 World War II patriotic poster from 1943, O. W. I. 57, with art done by Al Parker, showing a mother and daughter canning veget

Original color 16 x 22.5 World War II patriotic poster from 1943, O. W. I. 58, showing an empty table setting with only bones left on the plate, with

Original color 28.5 x 37 World War II patriotic poster from 1942, O. W. I. 524, with art done by Anton Otto Fischer, showing a battleship going up in

Original color 22 x 28 World War II patriotic poster from 1943, O. W. I. 38, designed by Howard Liberman, showing two men working together building an

Original color 22 x 28 World War II patriotic poster from 1943, O. W. I. 38, with artwork done by Robert Sloan, showing a close up of a soldier with a

Collection of five color 1943 World War II propaganda posters, each measuring 13.5 x 9, done by British artist Kimon Evan Marengo for the British Mini

Collection of three FDCs and commemorative covers, each signed on the front in ink by a different general. Signers are: Matthew Ridgway, Lucius Clay,

War-dated TLS signed “M. N. Little,” seven pages, 8 x 10.5, USS Beaver letterhead, May 15, 1942. Letter to Captain J.W. Bunkley, USN, at the Naval Med

Three photos of important French generals from World Wars I and II, ranging in size from 3.5 x 5.5 to 8 x 10.5, including: Joseph Joffre, Philippe Pet

Collection of six checks, each signed by an important aviator, including: Paul Tibbets, Eddie Rickenbacker, Pappy Boyington, George R. Caron, Igor Sik

French engineer and aviator (1872–1936) who made the first crossing of a large body of water in a heavier-than-air craft when he flew across the Engli

Historic collection of five items pertaining to the infamous Hindenburg. Items are: A charred gentleman’s travel razor in a metal case, 3.25 x 2 x 1.

Uncommon 5 x 4.5 magazine photo of Earhart aboard a ship, signed and inscribed on the reverse in fountain pen, “To Ralph Neave, because he should sing

TLS signed “Charles,” one page, 8.5 x 11, January 10, 1965. Letter to Sam F. Pryor, vice president of Pan-American Airways. In part: “About the Spanis

German aircraft designer and manufacturer (1898–1978) whose planes were used extensively in combat. Commemorative cover with a cachet honoring the gol

Matte-finish 4.25 x 6.5 photo of the dedication of the Wright Brothers Memorial on Wright Hill in Dayton, Ohio, signed in fountain pen by Orville Wrig

Bank check, 8.25 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Wright, payable to his sister, Katharine Wright for $400.00, September 19, 1921. Revers

Collection of seven items each signed by a different X-15 pilot. Signers are: Joe Walker (commemorative cover), Forrest Petersen (FDC), Milt Thompson

Well-done composite 1/32 scale model of a Bell X-1 rocket research plane, signed on the wing in black felt tip by Chuck Yeager. Model is accompanied b

Vintage 10.75 x 14 oversized photo of Yeager exiting the cockpit of his X-1A aircraft, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To: Mr. ‘Penny’ Peniecos

Color ad clipped from a magazine for the Aurora ‘American Astronaut’ model, 6.25 x 9.25, signed in silver ink, “Tom Stafford, Gemini IX, Cdr,” and “Ge

Collection of five ballpoint signatures on individual off-white cards and slips, including: Gus Grissom (ins), Deke Slayton, Wally Schirra (ins), John

A limited edition presentation containing a 1.5? long segment of film from Liberty Bell 7’s pilot observation camera, recovered from the Atlantic Ocea

Satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Schirra relaxing with Gordon Cooper before his mission, signed in blue felt tip, “Quiet time for MA-8 mission, Wally Schi

Two satin-finish photos of Carpenter at the time of his Mercury flight, one 8 x 10 and one 10 x 8, each signed in felt tip, adding “Aurora 7,” to one

Four color photos, two 8 x 10 and two 10 x 8, each signed in felt tip by the astronaut pictured. Signers are: Edgar Mitchell, Charlie Duke, and Harris