RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document, and Autograph Auction

Ink signature, “Jefferson Davis,” on an off-white 3.25 x 2 card. A few surface marks and hints of adhesive remnants to closely cropped edges, otherwis

Italian condottiero and admiral from Genoa (1466–1560). LS in Italian, one page, 8.5 x 11.5, June 11, 1553. Letter to Ferrante Gonzaga, viceroy of Sic

A large and very detailed engraving, 34 x 27.5, titled “Fort Sumter, South Carolina at the time of its capture February 18th, 1865. Showing the effect

Scarce mid-grade complete set of the 1938 R69 Gum, Inc., ‘Horrors of War’ trading cards, comprised of all 288 cards. In overall very good condition; n

Scarce 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite bust portrait of Lee in a profile pose, boldly signed at the bottom of the image, “R. E. Lee,” and signed and inscribed

ALS, one page, lightly-lined, 5.5 x 8.5, August 9, 1888. Letter responding to a reunion invitation. In part: “It will give me pleasure to be with you

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,

Typed statement, one page, 7.75 x 9.75, United Nations Command letterhead, September 29, 1950, signed at the conclusion in fountain pen. A typescript

Superb collection of eight partly-printed DSs signed by four different royal governors of Massachusetts, all concerning the service of Pembroke militi

Manuscript DS, signed “Nelson & Bronte,” one page, 4.5 x 3, July 12, 1804. The conclusion of a larger document, reading, “Given on board the Vic...

Scarce and early unsigned partially printed Classical School for Boys report card, 5 x 8.25, for the term ending December 23, 1898, issued to George S

Colorful partly-printed DS, one page, 28 x 17, November 27, 1925. A rare Shellback certificate issued to William Lavoie, in part: “To all sailors wher

Revolutionary War–dated manuscript muster roll, signed “Thos. Converse Capt. Comdg.,” one page both sides, 8.25 x 13, December 18, 1780. A document fo

Mexican general and politician (1794–1876) best known in the US for his role in the Mexican-American War and the slaughter of scores of Americans at t

ALS signed “W. T. Sherman, General,” one page both sides, 5 x 8, Headquarters Army of the United States letterhead, April 22, 1876. Letter regarding a

Civil War–dated ALS signed “Edwin M. Stanton, Sec. of War,” one page, lightly-lined, 7.75 x 9.75, War Department letterhead, September 18, 1862. Lette

Exceptional display featuring two inch-long oval lockets, one containing a small swatch of fabric from the plane von Richthofen was flying at the time

DS as president, one page, 8 x 10.5, no date. President Truman awards Colonel Michael Ivanovitch Sheremet the Legion of Merit for “his coordination of

Soviet general (1896–1974) who led the defeat of the Germans at Stalingrad and the entry into Berlin during World War II. Partly-printed DS in Cyrilli

Nice collection of three items from notable World War I figures, including: American fighter ace Eddie Rickenbacker (FDC), French general Joseph Joffr

Superb original color 27 x 40 World War I poster from 1919, featuring patriotic artwork by Howard Chandler Christy depicting one of his famous ‘Christ

Dramatic original color 41 x 27 World War I poster from 1917, featuring artwork by Edmund M. Ashe depicting an injured American soldier valiantly abou

Somber original color 28 x 45 World War I poster printed circa 1914, displaying artwork by Alonzo Foringer reminiscent of the ‘Pieta’ that shows a pen

Vivid original color 30.5 x 41 World War I poster from 1919, featuring artwork by Clyde Forsythe that shows a triumphant American soldier holding thre

Four identical color 7.5 x 11 newspaper art supplement posters from the newspaper Il Progresso Italo-Americano, April 27, 1919, featuring patriotic ar

Original color 20 x 28 World War II patriotic poster from 1944, showing a wounded soldier clutching his bloodied face, with “Careless Talk Got there F

Original color 16 x 22.5 World War II patriotic poster from 1943, OWI No. 77, showing a jar cleverly labeled “Can All You Can” set atop a cornucopia o

Original color 21 x 28 World War II patriotic poster showing a woman writing a letter to her lover stationed overseas, with “Be with him at every mail

Original color 22 x 28 World War II patriotic poster from 1943, OWI No. 35, showing a supply box full of food descending by parachute, with “Where our

Gorgeous original color 28.5 x 40 World War II poster from 1943, featuring vivid artwork by Georges Schreiber of a fighter pilot looking skyward from

Iconic original color 9 x 12.5 World War II poster distributed by the US Treasury in 1945, showing the classic image of the Iwo Jima flag raising, wit

Patriotic original 27.75 x 37.75 World War II poster from 1943, featuring artwork by James Montgomery Flagg that shows two children seated in Uncle Sa

Original color 22 x 28 World War II poster from 1942, featuring three faces of military men with an enormous speech bubble above, reading, “Say Yes! T

Original color 20 x 28 World War II poster from 1942, featuring artwork by Walter Wilkinson that shows a common American citizen happily holding a war

Original color 28 x 40 World War II poster from 1942, showing a woman working to assemble an AN-M26 parachute flare, with blue text on the left readin

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

Collection of eleven items, each signed by a different Civil War figure. Signers are: Edwin Stanton (ADS giving a pass to a soldier wounded at Bull Ru

Drummer boy in the Union Army who gained fame for his bravery on the battlefield (1851–1937) and was the last Civil War veteran to remain in active du

Collection of fourteen items signed by various Union soldiers. Signers include: Edward Canby (signature), Henry Corbin (TLS), Osborne Cross (ALS), Tho

Prominent American explorer, military officer, and politician (1813–1890). ALS signed “J. C. Fremont,” one page, 5 x 8, February 10, 1881. Letter to E

Iconic glossy 5 x 7 photo of the Iwo Jima flag raising as taken by Rosenthal, signed in the lower border in black ink, “Joe Rosenthal, Mt. Suribachi,

Color 28 x 20 poster of the classic image entitled ‘Battle of Iwo Jima,’ signed in black felt tip, “Joe Rosenthal, AP Photographer, Iwo Jima 1945.” Ro

TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, June 28, 1954. Letter to John P. Dombrowski, president of the 33rd Division War Veterans Association. In part: “Thank you so

Three checks dated between 1834 and 1996, each signed by a prominent American military figure, including: John A. Dix, William M. Folger, and Eugene B

Three checks dated between 1910 and 1920, each signed by a prominent American military figure, including: James Harbord, Benjamin Andrew Poore, and W.

Two checks, each signed by a military figure, including an 1875 check signed by J. G. Walker and an 1880 check signed by Cadwallader C. Washburn. In o

Collection of 14 framed items, primarily comprised of photos signed by famous aviators, including: Harry Richman (SP); Walter Hinton, James L. Breese,

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

Exceptional matte-finish 5 x 8.5 full-length photo of Lindbergh with Prince Leopold III of Belgium shortly after his famous transatlantic flight, sign

Rare and desirable commemorative airmail postal cover, 9.5 x 4, carried by Hughes on his triumphant 1938 around-the-world flight, signed in fountain p

Signatures of Wiley Post (pencil), Will Rogers (pencil), and Harold Gatty (ink), on three individual slips. Attractively matted and framed together wi

Desirable 6 x 4 cardstock photo of the Wright Brothers’ first flight at Kitty Hawk, signed in the lower left in fountain pen. Double-matted and framed

Scarce and exceptionally desirable 6.5 x 3.5 airmail envelope with a stamped cachet honoring National Aviation Day, flown in an aerial parade on Decem

TLS, one page, 6.5 x 5.5, personal letterhead, May 21, 1929. Letter to Luke Christopher, secretary of the National Aeronautic Association Contest Comm

Extremely scarce matte-finish 5.5 x 3.5 photo of Wilbur Wright, Paul Tissandier, Hart O. Berg, Leon Bollee, and other observers, at the Camp d’Auvours

DS, signed “Virgil I. Grissom,” one page both sides, 8 x 11, May 21, 1962. A discrepancy report from Langley Air Force Base, with one section filled o

Rare color glossy 8 x 10 ‘red-numbered’ NASA photo, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To: Joe & Lane—Lift off of Gemini IV, 3 June ’65, E...

Highly desirable uncanceled postal cover with a cachet featuring the Apollo 11 mission insignia, signed in blue felt tip by Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldri

Official color glossy 10 x 8 NASA photo of the moon, signed in blue and black felt tip by Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins. The revers

Collection of three vintage official color glossy NASA photos from the Apollo 11 mission, 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, including: a ‘red-numbered’ photo of Buzz

Official color 10 x 8 NASA lithograph of the Apollo 11 crew in their white space suits, signed in black felt tip by Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin; al

Official color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of Armstrong posing in his white space suit against a lunar background, signed in blue felt tip. In fine conditi

Color glossy 7.5 x 9.25 photo of Armstrong posing in his white space suit against a lunar background, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Jim—

Unusual color glossy 5 x 3.5 candid photo of a television screen showing Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walking on the moon, signed in black felt tip by Ar

Program for a gala event to benefit the Eisenhower Medical Center, held at the Waldorf-Astoria on January 27, 1970, 7.25 x 10, two pages, signed on th

TLS, one page, 7.75 x 7.25, no date but circa July 1979. A printed form letter sent to well-wishers on the tenth anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission.

Limited edition 19 x 29 lithograph of Armstrong in his flight suit prior to the Apollo 11 mission, numbered 419/1000, signed in pencil by Armstrong at

Exceptional pairing of a Lindbergh memorial event program and photo of Armstrong in attendance: a program from the ‘Spirit of St. Louis’ fundraising d

Limited edition philatelic souvenir presentation certificate, numbered 8/154, signed and inscribed in pencil, “Don—The S4-B gave us a great ride—Thank

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Aldrin on the lunar surface, signed in blue felt tip, “First lunar landing, Buzz Aldrin Apollo XI.” In very fine co

Scarce vintage unsigned official color glossy 10 x 8 NASA photo of Buzz Aldrin on the lunar surface, with Neil Armstrong reflected in his visor, featu

Official color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of Collins in his white space suit, signed in black felt tip. In very good condition, with a noticeable central

Nice collection of five items: an Apollo 12 launch day postal cover with a cachet honoring the mission, signed in black ink, “Alan L. Bean”; a commemo

Commemorative cover with a cachet honoring the Apollo 13 mission, signed in felt tip and ballpoint by Jack Swigert, Ken Mattingly, James Lovell, and F

Uncommon Apollo 15 postal cover, 6.5 x 3.75, numbered 298 of 300, carried to the lunar surface aboard the Falcon, signed in the lower left corner by c

Yugoslavian commemorative cover with a cachet honoring Apollo 15 and the first lunar rover mission, signed in black felt tip by Dave Scott, Jim Irwin,

Three 11 x 8.5 lithographs of images from the Apollo 15 mission, all bearing ‘first day’ postal cancellations, including: one of Irwin walking away fr

Flown fabric American flag, 5.5 x 4, carried to the South Pole in 1970 and flown to lunar orbit during the Apollo 15 mission. Flag is signed on three

Satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Scott using a camera during his EVA, signed in blue felt tip, “Dave Scott, Apollo 15 CDR.” In very fine condition.

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Young on the moon with the Lunar Module and American flag, signed in silver ink, “John Young, 9th Man on the Moon,

Three color photos, measuring 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, each signed in blue felt tip or silver ink by Cernan. In overall fine condition.

Impressive color satin-finish 20 x 16 photo of the Apollo 17 launch, signed in black felt tip, “Gene Cernan, ‘Last Man on the Moon,’ Final Lunar Apoll

A fine set of 20 solid sterling silver commemorative medals struck by the Franklin Mint from silver containing a small amount of metal carried aboard

Collection of eight covers with cachets honoring various Gemini missions, each signed in felt tip or ballpoint by one or more astronauts, including: G

Collection of seven color photos of various moonwalkers, including two from Apollo 11, all measuring 8 x 10 or 10 x 8, each signed in felt tip by the

Exceptional color limited edition 25.5 x 24.5 print entitled ‘Great Moments in Aviation History,’ numbered 829/1100, signed in pencil by 15 important

United States Air Force test pilot (1931–1966) selected as a NASA astronaut in 1963 and assigned to the crew of Gemini 9 with Elliot See; Bassett and

Collection of four covers with cachets honoring various Gemini missions and recoveries, signed in blue and black ballpoint by the participants, includ

Collection of ten FDCs from the 1991 ‘Space Exploration’ series, all featuring 22-karat gold replicas of the stamps set against a red velvet backing.

Signed book, Road to Space, in Russian, 1961. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.25 x 8, 173 pages. Signed on the first free end page in blue ballpoint in

Mailing envelope, 6.5 x 3.5, signed along the bottom in black felt tip, “S. Christa McAuliffe,” to which was later added a stamped Goddard Space Fligh

Wonderful collection of five items: a hardcover edition of The Art of Robert McCall, signed on the first free end page in black felt tip, adding a lar

Extraordinary pencil sketch of a “3rd Stage Satellite Vehicle (landed),” drawn by von Braun on a gridded 11 x 8.5 sheet of drafting paper, signed at t

A flown .5 x .5 swatch of Kapton foil from the Apollo 11 Command Module Columbia’s thermal protection subsystem. Affixed to an 8.5 x 11 informational

A flown .75 x .25 piece of film carried to the lunar surface on board Apollo 12. Film is taped by its edges to a 6.5 x 4 certificate signed by Richard

A graphite pencil “X” made with a pencil carried on board the Apollo 15 mission, written on a 5.75 x 3.75 card printed with the mission emblem and tex

Flown swatch of gray tape from the Skylab Space Station, affixed to a 5.5 x 3.5 certificate of authenticity signed by Skylab pilot Bill Pogue, who als

Piece of Space Shuttle External Tank Lower Strut Assembly, 4 x 5.5, with black numbering to the front top reading, “ SSY 10754–0001–105, 2000340.” A

Space Shuttle Orbiter 102 Inboard Aft Insulator, measuring 11 x 2.5, and .5? deep. “Unserviceable (Reparable) Tag” reads “Part no. V070–197118–001, IN

Flown Module Servicing Tool (MST) carried aboard the STS-41-C mission. The L-shaped tool measures 4? long, with a hex key on one end and blue bracket