RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document, and Autograph Auction

Lawyer, politician, and Confederate brigadier general (1816–1887). ALS signed “Willm. Preston,” one page, 7.75 x 7, May 3, 1844. Letter to Secretary o

Original issue of the January 9–16, 1775 issue of the Massachusetts Gazette; and the Boston Post Boy and Advertiser, 9.5 x 14, four pages. The front p

Revolutionary War–dated ADS, signed “Elijah Avery Capt,” one page, 7.25 x 11, March 6, 1779. Document headed “A Pay Role of Capt. Elijah Avery’s Compa

Huge Revolutionary War-dated autograph document containing a set of ledger sheets of Nicholas Quackenbush’s accounts, unsigned, four pages, 37.75 x 26

French Revolutionist, military commander, and brewer (1752–1809). LS in French, signed “Santerre,” one page, 7 x 9, June 26, 1784. Untranslated. Inter

Civil War–dated ALS signed “W. T. Sherman, Maj. Genl,” one page, lightly-lined, 8 x 10, Memphis, December 20, 1862. Letter to Secretary of War Edwin M

Sherman’s personal calling card printed with his name, rank, and Washington address, 3.75 x 2, signed on the reverse in ink, “W. T. Sherman, General,”

Colonial officer during the Revolutionary War who fought at the Battle of Saratoga, was with the Army at Valley Forge, and took part in the Sullivan E

War-dated partly-printed DS, signed by British Admiral “John Borlase Warren,” one page, 7.75 x 12.75, September 2, 1813. A British naval appointment i

Engineer, writer, and Confederate general who fought mainly in the Western Theater of the conflict (1830–1899). Uncommon 3.75 x 5.5 book photo of Vaug

Major general in the Revolutionary War (1727–1800), second in command to George Washington, and, later, congressman from Massachusetts. Partly-printed

Revolutionary War general (1753–1807) who commanded a company of light infantry and took part in the Battle of Bunker Hill before serving under Israel

Lawyer, judge, politician, and important Confederate cavalry general who fought in the Virginia campaigns (1820–1888). Pass for the Chesapeake &...

Original color 28.5 x 40 World War II patriotic poster from 1943, O. W. I. 36, with artwork done by Anton Otto Fischer, showing a dead sailor washed u

Original color 18.5 x 26 World War II poster from 1945, showing a man lounging in his living room with his dog at his feet, with “Me travel?…not this

Original color 22 x 28 World War II patriotic poster from 1943, OWI No. 29, showing red long johns holding a yellow sign reading, “War Shipment Mean L

Original color 18.5 x 26 World War II patriotic poster from 1945, produced by the US Treasury, showing the hand of Uncle Sam handing bonds to a regula

Outstanding original color 26 x 36 World War II poster from 1945, showing the iconic image of the Iwo Jima flag raising, with “7th War Loan Now…All To

Original color 20 x 28 World War II patriotic poster from 1945, showing the a farmer holding bonds, his farm, and his children in his hands, with “For

Original color 20 x 28 World War II patriotic poster from 1943, showing a sailor carrying a large pack over his shoulder, with “If you tell where he’s

Original color 20 x 28 World War II patriotic poster from 1944, showing a pair of pretty nurses, with “Be a Cadet Nurse, the girl with a future,” prin

Original color 24 x 36 World War II patriotic poster from Canada, showing a brave soldier wielding a veritable arsenal as he sprints through the battl

Union general (1805–1871) who commanded three United States forts: Castle Pinckney, Fort Moultrie, and Fort Sumter. In the face of South Carolina’s im

Hand-addressed Hotel Grand Continental, Cairo, envelope incorporating his full signature, 6 x 4.5, addressed to “Mrs. Joshua L. Chamberlain, 226 Maine

Chilling 8 x 9 cardstock photo of the Hiroshima mushroom cloud, signed in blue felt tip by Paul Tibbets, Tom Ferebee, Dutch Van Kirk, and Richard Nels

Three personal checks, each 6 x 2.75, each filled out and signed by a different Enola Gay crew member. Signers are: Paul Tibbets, Theodore ‘Dutch’ Van

Color 24 x 18 print entitled ‘Atomic Warfare is Born,’ signed in blue felt tip, “Theodore J. ‘Dutch’ Van Kirk, Navigator,” “Paul Tibbets,” and “Tom Fe

Two glossy 8 x 10 photos: one of the crew signed in blue felt tip by Paul Tibbets, Theodore ‘Dutch’ Van Kirk, Tom Ferebee, and R. H. Nelson; and one o

Original signed ballpoint and pencil sketch of the Enola Gay’s air escape plan on an off-white 8.5 x 11 sheet. Van Kirk has drawn the target and drop

Color glossy 14 x 11 laser print photo of the atomic bomb’s devastating aftermath in Hiroshima, signed in blue felt tip, “We dropped ‘Little Boy’ at 9

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

Original German booklet entitled “Deutsche Zeitschrift fur Luftschiffahrt,” 7 x 10 pages, dated July 15, 1908. Front cover is stamped “From the privat

Original French booklet entitled “L’Aerophile,” 8 x 11, dated November 15, 1910, full of articles, advertisements, and photos on aviation. Inside of t

Original 6.5 x 4.5 photo of Wright seated in the cockpit of his Wright flyer, Paul Tissandier and Count Charles de Lambert alongside, taken in Pau, Fr

Original 5 x 7 head-and-shoulders photo of Wilbur Wright standing outdoors in Le Mans, France, in 1908. Scattered light bends and creases, mainly from

Original 4.5 x 6.5 head-and-shoulders photo of Wright standing outdoors in a suit and hat. Reverse bears a J. Theodoresco photographer’s stamp and a c

Original 6.25 x 4.5 press photo of Wilbur Wright seated in his Wright Type A flyer at the Hunaudieres race course near Le Mans, France, in August of 1

Original 6.5 x 4.5 press photo of Wright’s Type A flyer on the ground at the Hunaudieres race course near Le Mans, France, in August of 1908. Reverse

Original 6.5 x 4.5 press photo of Wright’s Type A flyer parked outside a shed at the Hunaudieres race course near Le Mans, France, in August of 1908.

Original 6.25 x 4.5 photo of Wright piloting his flyer through the air near Le Mans, France, in August of 1908. Reverse bears an M. Branger, Paris, ph

Original three-quarter length press photo of Wright standing outside, most likely in Le Mans, France, in August of 1908. Reverse bears a French notati