RR Auction: Rare Manuscripts, Documents and Autographs

Print, 18.75 x 14.5, of a B-25, signed in pencil by 21 members of Doolittle’s Raiders. Signers are: J. R. Stork, Ed Horton, Nolan Herndon, Clayton Cam

Ten items including photos, letters, endorsed checks, and signatures, each signed by a member of Doolittle’s Raiders. Signers are: Chase Nielsen (7),

Remarkable original signed pencil sketch on an off-white 11 x 8.5 sheet. Van Kirk draws a large mushroom cloud with a caption "Mushroom cloud, ...

French general and artillery specialist (1860–1936) who made great progress in modern artillery and helped found French military aviation. He is known

Collection of 32 items consisting of various size photos, FDCs, postcards, signatures, bio sheets, and printed material, each signed in ink or felt ti

Collection of seven composite prints of fighter aces, all 11 x 14, each signed pencil by the respective ace pictured. Signers are: Bob Goebel, Jim Goo

Ten items consisting of various size photos, FDCs, cards, and a program, each signed in ink or felt tip by members of the Flying Tigers, with several

Ten items consisting of booklets, various size photos, and an FDC, each signed by members of the Flying Tigers. Items are: 1993 reunion booklet signed

Limited edition 17 x 11 print of a Grumman F4F–4 Wildcat, numbered #22/1000, signed in black felt tip. Also signed in felt tip by the artist, Joe Mili

Limited edition 17 x 11 artist’s proof print of a Spitfire MK III, signed in black felt tip by Gabreski. Also signed in felt tip by the artist, Joe Mi

Two letters: TLS signed “Ernest K. Gann,” one page, 5.5 x 8.5, personal letterhead, March 31, 1973, responding to an autograph request; and an ALS sig

World War II lieutenant general (1893–1986) known for leading the Air Transport Command and helping to develop the concept of daylight precision bombi

Army officer (1896–1970) who headed the Manhattan Project and oversaw the construction of the Pentagon. TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, Remington Rand Inc

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

Notorious and immensely unpopular Union general (1814–1879), Hooker was criticized for his erratic leadership, heavy drinking, poor sense of diplomacy

Glossy 14 x 11 photo of the Iwo Jima flag raising, signed in blue felt tip by three Medal of Honor recipients from that battle: Jack Lucas, Hershel Wi

Three items: satin-finish 5 x 7 of the first flag raising, signed in black felt tip; color satin-finish composite photo of Lindberg and Iwo Jima, sign

Glossy 14 x 11 photo of the Japanese signing the surrender aboard the USS Missouri, signed in blue felt tip by 10 Pacific veterans: Leon Frankel, Swed

Limited edition 17 x 11 print of a Republic P-47D Thunderbolt, numbered #169/1000, signed in black felt tip by Johnson, adding his flight assignments,

French general (1769-1799) during the Revolution who led troops in Battle of Castiglione and the Battle of Rivoli, attracting the attention of Napoleo

British admiral in the Napoleonic Wars (1746–1823). ALS signed “Keith,” two pages both sides, 4.5 x 7.25, May 29, 1818. Keith writes, in part: “I shal

Satin-finish 11 x 14 photo of Marilyn Monroe performing for the troops during the Korean War, signed in blue and black felt tip by seven Medal of Hono

ALS signed “R E Lee,” one page, lightly-lined both sides, 7.5 x 9.5, October 2, 1869. Letter to his nephew John Mason Lee. In full: “ I recd this mrng

Riveting color 13.75 x 17 print of an oil painting depicting a battle reenactment from MacArthur’s early military career in the Philippines, affixed b

ALS signed “R. E. Lee,” one page, lightly-lined, 5 x 6.5, October 9, 1868. Letter to Mr. Edwin James. In full: “I have forgotten the year in which Mr.

ALS signed “Douglas,” seven pages on two sets of adjoining sheets, 4 x 5.5, Superintendent’s House, United States Military Academy letterhead, no date

Collection of approximately 120 items, consisting primarily of various size signed photos, signatures, and TLSs, each signed by a member of the milita

ALS, one page, 8 x 10, personal letterhead, January 10, 1969. In part: “You may like to have a copy of the Wellington Memorial Lecture which I deliver

Ink signature, “Geo. B. McClellan, Maj Gnl USA,” on an off-white 4 x 1.25 lightly-lined slip. In very good condition, with scattered foxing to the rig

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

French soldier and political figure (1763–1815), he served under Napoleon Bonaparte, who named him Marshal of France in 1807. Ink signature, “Mal Brun

Historic vintage matte-finish 7 x 5 photo of Nimitz signing the Japanese surrender aboard the USS Missouri, signed and inscribed in the lower border i

Color 16.5 x 10.5 print entitled “Republic P-47D-25-RE Thunderbolt,” signed in blue or black ink by 17 men who piloted the P-47 in pilot. Signers are:

AMS, one lightly-lined page, 8 x 12, entitled ‘The Sargasso, Sea,’ signed on the reverse “Geo. S. Patton, March 6, 1899.” Composition written for a cl

TLS, one page, 7 x 8.25, War Department letterhead, October 4, 1923. Letter to the Postmaster General. In part: “I refer again to your letter…relative

Vintage ink signature and inscription, “For Madame Constance Llewelyn Howell’s Memorial Book. In remembrance of the services of the British and Americ

Gunsmith and soldier from Massachusetts (1706–1777) who served in the French and Indian War. At age 70, he fought at the Battle of Bunker Hill with J

Signed book: God Is My Co-Pilot. Later printing. Ohio: Buckeye Aviation Book Company, 1989. Hardcover with dustjacket, 5.75 x 8.5, 277 pages. Signed a

Union general (1786–1866). A year older than the Constitution, the venerable Scott, hero of the War of 1812 and the Mexican War, became General in chi

Union general (1786–1866). A year older than the Constitution, the venerable Scott, hero of the War of 1812 and the Mexican War, became General in chi

Dignified ALS signed “W. T. Sherman,” one lightly-lined page, 5 x 8, Headquarters Army of the United States letterhead, January 21, 1880. Sherman writ

Original sepia 4 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Sarony (copyright 1888) of Sherman in full military uniform, signed in black ink in the lower border, “W. T. S

TLS signed “J. W. Stilwell,” one page, 7 x 9.25, Headquarters, Army Ground Forces letterhead, February 9, 1945. Letter to a Boy Scout Commissioner. In

Color 31 x 19 print entitled ‘Peace…Is Our Profession,’ signed in pencil by six former S.A.C commanders: Bruce Holloway, Russell Dougherty, Bennie Dav

American general in the Revolutionary War and a delegate in the Continental Congress. Sullivan served as a major general in the Continental Army and a

Union general (1827–1890) who fought at First Bull Run and Port Royale, and who, after the war, became commander of the expedition against the Sioux d

Flown postal cover honoring the 20th Anniversary of the First Air Mail Flight in North Carolina at Wilmington, postmarked January 1, 1912, signed on t

Union general (1827–1905) who became better known as the author of the best-selling religio-historical novel Ben-Hur. ALS, one page, 6.5 x 11, Novembe

Huge signed book: Moonfire: The Epic Journey of Apollo 11. Limited edition of 1969 copies (This being No. 673). Germany: Taschen, 2009. Hardcover pack

Color 11 x 14 NASA photo of Aldrin on the moon, boldly signed in silver ink. In fine condition.

FDC with a NASA Manned Spacecraft Center Stamp Club cachet honoring the first manned lunar orbit of Apollo 8, signed under the cachet in black felt ti

Commemorative cover with a cachet honoring the Apollo 9 crew, signed in felt tip and ballpoint by Dave Scott, Jim McDivitt, and Rusty Schweickart. In

Color glossy 13.75 x 11 photo of the Apollo 7 crew affixed to a 16.25 x 13.75 mount, inscribed in an unknown hand in black felt tip “To Lola, our ‘gir

Unique photograph montage of seven color photographs of the Apollo X mission, 4.5 x 4.25 to 6 x 8, matted with a 4 x 9.25 card signed “Tom Stafford,”

Commemorative cover with a cachet honoring the Apollo 11 reentry and descent, signed in black felt tip by Neil Armstrong and Michael Collins and in bl

Collection of 11 FDCs and commemorative covers, various cachets, including three affixed cachets, each signed in ink or felt tip by a different Apollo

Color 21.5 x 26 lithograph entitled ‘Houston, We Have a Problem,’ featuring an image of the accident done by Alan Bean, numbered #AP129/150, and signe

Color 7 x 7 photo of Dave Scott saluting the flag on the lunar surface, affixed to a 9.5 x 11.25 mount, signed and inscribed on the mount in black fel

Color 6.5 x 9.25 photo of the launch of the American Apollo-Soyuz crew, affixed to its original 11 x 14 mount, signed on the mount in black ink by Dek

Color 8 x 10 NASA photo of Armstrong posing in his white space suit, his helmet by his side, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip “To Thomas J. Toome

Color 8 x 10 NASA ‘alternative’ photo of Armstrong in his white space suit posing against a lunar background, signed in blue felt tip. In very good co

Program from the 1974 Aviation Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremonies, 7 x 11.25, signed on the cover in blue felt tip “Neil Armstrong.” The cover and i

On April 6, 1924, four Douglas World Cruisers and eight crewmen (Arnold was a mechanic on the ‘Chicago’ and Wade the pilot of the ‘Boston’) set out fr

Fourteen signed photos, various finishes, both 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, each signed in felt tip by the respective astronaut pictured. Signers are: Edgar Mit

Four hardcover and one softcover books, each signed on an opening page by the respective astronaut, with four inscribing to astronaut secretary Lola M

Two color satin-finish photos, one 8 x 10 of Bean during training, signed in blue felt tip; and one of Bean on the moon, signed in gold ink. In fine c

Four color signed photos, three satin-finish and one NASA photo, two 8 x 10 and two 10 x 8, each signed in black felt tip by Carpenter. In fine condit

Signed book: For Spacious Skies. First edition. Orlando: Harcourt, Inc., 2002. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.25 x 9.25, 370 pages. Signed and inscribed

Flown Apollo 17 ‘Lunar Landmark’ map, 10.5 x 8, used in lunar orbit during the Apollo 17 mission. Map shows a portion of the lunar surface, labeled at

Color 22 x 35.5 print commemorating the Apollo 17 mission, featuring an image of Cernan on the lunar surface, signed in blue felt tip, “Gene Cernan, A

Two commemorative covers, one with a cachet honoring Cernan, the other with a cachet honoring the Apollo 10 recovery force, each signed in black ink b

Color 7.25 x 9.25 NASA photo, signed and inscribed vertically in black felt tip “To Tara, Best wishes, Ron McNair.” Impressively matted and framed wit

Color 7.25 x 9.25 NASA photo, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “To Pat Hart—Best wishes! Ellison Onizuka.” Impressively matted and framed with t

Color 7.25 x 9.25 NASA photo, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “To Pat, Very best wishes, Dick Scobee.” Attractively matted and framed with two

Color 8 x 10 NASA photo of Smith holding a shuttle model, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip “Pat, Best wishes, Mike Smith.” In fine condition, wit

Six items: two different FDCs, each signed by James Van Allen; a 1994 ALS and a book order form, both signed by Clyde Tombaugh; and an Arthur C. Clark

Personal check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Conrad, “Charles Conrad, Jr.,” payable to Seacliff Country Club for $115.00, May 15, 1991. In fine

Personal check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Conrad, “Charles Conrad, Jr.,” payable to U. S. Sprint for $212.85, May 15, 1991. In fine condition

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Collins in his space suit posing against a lunar background, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition.

Three signed photos: color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of an embroidered ‘Gemini 5, 8 Days or Bust’ patch, signed in black felt tip in the bottom border

Vintage glossy 4 x 3 photo of Corrigan waving goodbye before takeoff, signed and inscribed in green fountain pen “To Herb Martin, Douglas Corrigan, 11

Two identical glossy 4 x 3.25 photos of Corrigan in an airplane, each signed and inscribed to Michael Robuck in ballpoint and ink, with Corrigan addin

Three items: two identical 4 x 3 photos of Corrigan in the Curtiss Robin, each signed and dated by Corrigan, and each with a short note about his care

Two unissued awards citations, each 8 x 11.25, two pages. These citations were prepared to be awarded in commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the

Collection of nine different commemorative covers and one postcard photo, each signed in ink or felt tip by various cosmonauts, many from the Soyuz pr

Satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Cunningham suiting up before a flight, signed in blue felt tip, “Walt Cunningham, Apollo 7.” In very fine condition.

Color glossy 10 x 8 photo of Buzz Aldrin on the moon, signed in blue felt tip, “Reach for the stars! Charlie Duke, Apollo 16.” In fine condition.

Ink signature, “Amelia Earhart,” on an off-white 5 x 3.25 album page. In fine condition, with toning to the edges, scattered mild soiling, and a small

Program from a dinner held in honor of Amelia Earhart at the South Shore Country Club in Chicago, on February 16, 1935, 6.25 x 9.25, two pages, signed

Vintage pencil signature on an off-white 3.25 x 5 slip. In fine condition.

Color 8 x 10 NASA photo of Eisele in a suit and tie, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a few trivial creases and some light scattered

Vintage red pencil signature, “Fokker,” on an off-white 5.25 x 5 sheet, 10/4/1931, a note from an admirer requesting his autograph. Intersecting folds

Soviet commemorative cover, 6 x 4.5, with a cachet honoring Gagarin’s flight, signed in blue ink. In fine condition.

Two items: color glossy 10 x 8 photo of John Glenn at a podium following his Mercury flight, signed in black felt tip; and an original 5 x 7.5 invitat

Satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Kubasov in his space suit, signed in black felt tip in Cyrillic and again in English “/V. Kubasov/ ASTP SOYUZ 6, 36”; and

Color 2.5 x 3.5 trading card, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Hinkley students, push yourselves and never give up—May God bless you and yo

Color 11 x 14 NASA photo of the launch of Apollo 8, signed in black ink. Some light creasing to upper portion and a brush to first name of signature,

Original signed felt tip sketch of a colorful desert landscape with an American flag and a star filled sky on a 9.25 x 4 First Day Cover, signed along

Commemorative cover with a cachet honoring the Space Shuttle, signed in blue ballpoint above the cachet, “S. Christa McAuliffe”; commemorative cover w

Three signed photos: vintage glossy 8 x 10 NASA photo of McDivitt in a business suit, signed in black ballpoint “Best Wishes, James A. McDivitt”; a la