RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document, and Autograph Auction

One of Japan’s most skilled fliers, Fuchida (1902–1976) commanded the air attack against Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, and was the last to leave t

TLS signed “Jim Gavin,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, October 18, 1984. A terse response to an inquiring mind. In part: “(1) When we dro

Union general (1824–1886) who distinguished himself in the Battle of Gettysburg and later commanded Custer and the 7th Cavalry against the Cheyenne in

TLS signed “G. C. Marshall,” one page, 7 x 9, Secretary of State letterhead, January 16, 1948. Letter to treasury secretary John Snyder. In part: “Mrs

Admiral (1813–1891) who helped improve the Navy as the superintendent of the US Naval Academy after significant service in the American Civil War. War

Union general (1816–1870) whose most decisive victory earned him the sobriquet ‘Rock of Chickamauga.’ ALS signed “Geo. H. Thomas, Bvt. Maj. 3rd Arty.,

Confederate major general (1836–1906), known as ‘Fightin’ Joe,’ who served as the senior cavalry general in the Army of Tennessee, fighting most of it

Collection of approximately 200 items signed by aviation pioneers who flew solo before December 17, 1916, consisting primarily of signed photos, FDCs,

Original vintage matte-finish 13 x 9.5 photo of what appears to be a Wright ‘Model B’ biplane on the ground in Asbury Park, New Jersey, on August 10,

German aircraft designer and manufacturer (1898–1978) whose planes were used extensively in combat. FDC with a cachet honoring Leonardo da Vinci, sign