RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document, and Autograph Auction

ALS signed “G. T. Beauregard,” two pages, lightly-lined both sides, 7.75 x 9.75, October 2, 1878. Letter to General Daniel Ruggles regarding accusatio

Confederate general (1824–1861) mortally wounded at the First Battle of Bull Run, but best known for inspiring Thomas J. ‘Stonewall’ Jackson’s nicknam

Fantastic collection of 24 Civil War items, primarily signatures with a few letters and endorsements, all nicely matted with portraits framed for disp

Soldier killed during the Battle of Bunker Hill on June 17, 1775. Rare Revolutionary War–dated handwritten endorsement, “Rec’d the Contents by me, Nat

Member of the committee in the Confederate Congress that drafted their constitution, and military officer who organized ‘Cobb's Legion’ and was ...

A highly desirable circa 1860s unsigned carte-de-visite portrait of Custer, 2.25 x 4, published by E. & H. T. Anthony of New York from the origi...

Hand-addressed mailing envelope, 9.25 x 4.5, addressed by Custer to his wife, “Mrs. Gen. Custer, Monroe, Michigan,” bearing six affixed three-cent pos

British general (1738–1805) who served in America from 1776 to his surrender at Yorktown in 1781. Revolutionary War–dated LS signed “Cornwallis,” one

Bank check, 8.25 x 2.75, filled out in another hand and signed by Davis, payable to T. C. Anderson for $25, April 14, 1873. A two-cent revenue stamp i

Handwritten letter, unsigned, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 8, May 26, 1879. Headed “Memo,” at the top by Davis, to Major William T. Wal

Civil War–dated partly-printed DS, signed “J. A. Early, Brig Genl,” one page, 10.25 x 7.5, August 8, 1862. A provision return accounting for one day o

Confederate officer named for his family’s ardent political views (1831–1864) who served under W.H.T. Walker at Vicksburg, Chickamuga, and Atlanta. He

Confederate military officer and politician (1818–1902) who replaced J. E. B. Stuart as Lee’s Chief of Cavalry following Stuart’s death on the battlef

Confederate General (1821–1889) and brother-in-law of Thomas ‘Stonewall’ Jackson ALS signed “D. H. Hill,” one page, lightly-lined, 5 x 7.5, January 17

Confederate general (1821–1904) who distinguished himself at Bull Run, Fredericksburg, and Chickamauga. Desirable ink signature, “Yours truly, James L

Confederate general (1837–1919) who commanded troops at the Battle of Seven Pines, Gettysburg, and Spotsylvania. Uncommon war-dated manuscript DS, sig

Polish military engineer and a military leader (1746–1817) who became a national hero in Poland, Belarus, and the United States. Rare third-person ALS

Career US Army officer (1828–1864) who served as a general in the Union Army and was killed in action at the Battle of Atlanta—the second highest rank

Glossy 4.75 x 3.75 photo of MacArthur addressing Congress in the US Capitol, signed in fountain pen by General MacArthur and Speaker of the House Sam

Confederate ranger (1833–1916) whose guerrilla band specialized in attacking and disrupting Union supply lines. He earned the nickname ‘The Gray Ghost

Signed book from Patton’s personal library: Yacht Racing: Aerodynamics of Sails and Racing Tactics by Dr. Manfred Curry. Later printing. NY: Charles S

Hand-addressed mailing envelope, 5.5 x 3.5, addressed by Patton to his father, “Mr. Geo. S. Patton, San Gabriel, Los Angeles Co., California,” adding

DS in German, signed in pencil, “Rommel,” one page, 8.25 x 11.5, April 23, 1942. Untranslated document in which Rommel nominates 11 German soldiers to

Ink signature, “W. T. Sherman, General,” on an off-white 5 x 2.5 slip dated 1875. In fine condition.

New Hampshire native (1728–1822) known for coining the phrase that became the state motto, ‘Live Free or Die.’ He served as a major general in the Con

Confederate brigadier general (1821–1864) who designed and constructed the iron-clad battery on Morris Island used in the bombardment of Fort Sumter a

Historic pairing of two Texas Revolution–era cannonballs originating from the family of Asa Mitchell, an early settler who participated in the Texas R

Pencil sketch on an off-white 6.5 x 7 sheet, done by Sgt. Bob Neary as a prisoner of war in Stalag Luft III, the camp immortalized in the 1963 film Th

Iconic original color 8.5 x 12.5 World War II cardboard tabletop stand distributed by the US Treasury in 1945, featuring the classic image of the Iwo

British soldier in the Royal Field Artillery during World War I who authored two books on his experiences, Clouds That Flee and With the Guns East and

Collection of six personal checks, each filled out and signed by an Enola Gay crew member, including: Paul Tibbets, Thomas Ferebee, Theodore ‘Dutch’ V

ALS signed “Morris Jeppson,” one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, no date. Detailed letter responding to questions on his wartime service. In part

Glossy 7.75 x 9.75 photo of the atomic explosion at Hiroshima, signed in blue and black felt tip, “Paul W. Tibbets, Pilot—Enola Gay” and “George R. Ca

Souvenir typescript, one page, 8 x 10, signed at the top in black felt tip, “Paul Tibbets—Pilot, Enola Gay, 6 Aug 45.” A copy of the memo declaring th

American naval admiral (1806–1863) who commanded the Mississippi River Squadron during the Civil War. After his promotion to rear admiral, Foote was o

Notorious and aggressive Union general (1814–1879) who distinguished himself at the Battle of Williamsburg in 1862 and as a result was promoted to maj

ALS signed “O. O. Howard, Maj. Genl. U. S. Army,” one page, lightly-lined, 5.5 x 8.5, February 21, 1893. Letter to George W. Childs of the Union Leagu

TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, General Headquarters, Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers letterhead, January 25, 1950. Letter to Colonel Legrande A. Dil

TLS, one page, 7.5 x 9.5, personal letterhead, February 13, 1958. In full: “Thank you so much for your birthday message. It was thoughtful, indeed, of

American military officer (1830–1882) who, despite earning the sobriquet ‘Hero of Little Round Top’ for his actions at Gettysburg, was humiliated when

ALS in pencil, signed “R. Parkin” in the return address area, one page, 5.75 x 4, Kriegsfefangenenlager [Prisoner of War Camp] letterhead, March 8, 19

Crisp fountain pen signature, “Amelia M. Earhart,” on an off-white 4.75 x 2.75 slip affixed to a slightly larger album page. In fine condition, with s

Pioneering British aviator (1879–1959) who was the first to make a night flight. Scarce matte-finish 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo of White wearing a dappe

Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Kittinger performing his then record-breaking skydive, signed in black felt tip, “Joe W. Kittinger, 102,800 ft—16 Aug 60.

Brazilian aviation pioneer (1873–1932) who designed, built, and flew the first practical dirigible, demonstrating that controlled flight was possible.

Exceptionally desirable 6.25 x 4.5 cardstock photo of the Wright Brothers’ first flight at Kitty Hawk, boldly signed in the lower right in fountain pe

Partial TLS signed for both by Orville, “Wilbur & Orville Wright, O. W.,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Wright Cycle Company letterhead, [October 9, 1905]...

FDC with a cachet honoring Orville and Wilbur Wright, signed in the left border in fountain pen, “Orville Wright”; and a .25 x 1 swatch of muslin fabr

Bank check, 8.5 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Wright, payable to Wilbur H. Wright for $50.93, March 14, 1947. Expertly double-matted a

Extraordinary matte-finish 10 x 8 photo of Orville Wright and Henry Ford looking over a set of blueprints for the restoration of the Wright Brothers’