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