RR Auction: Rare Manuscripts, Documents and Autographs

War-dated DS, signed “S. B. Buckner, Brig. Gen’l C.S.A.,” one page, 11 x 8.5, January 25, 1862. Requisition form for $500 for expenses of Porter’s Bat

American military officer (1818–1898) who served in the Seminole, Mexican-American, and Civil Wars. His actions in the last were the source of much co

Union general and onetime commander of the Army of the Potomac (1824–1881); the distinctive whiskers he sported gave rise to the word ‘sideburns.’ War

Two letters: one LS in French, signed “Carnot” and countersigned “Lindet,” one page, 7.25 x 9.5, Comite de Salut Public letterhead, July 1, 1794, whic

French revolutionary (1756–1794) known for his exceptional violence and cruelty. LS in French, signed “Carrier,” one page, 8.5 x 10.75, Les Representa

American military officer and politician (1798–1879) who served as a Union general during the Civil War, in which capacity he played a pivotal role in

ALS signed “George,” one page, lightly-lined both sides, 8.5 x 11, August 5, 1993. Letter to an acquaintance. In part: “The news about your son must h

Union general (1819–1893). Famous for his association with the invention of the game of baseball. In April 1861, Doubleday served in the garrison at F

Vintage matte-finish 3.5 x 4.5 photo of Clark seated at his desk, signed in fountain pen. Moderate silvering to darker areas of image and background,

Two items: souvenir typescript, one page, 8.5 x 11,from the “Japanese Home Service KON 630 KCS at 6:00 AM Tuesday 8/7.” In part: “A small number of B-

Chilling 8 x 10 cardstock photo of the Hiroshima mushroom cloud, signed in blue felt tip, “Paul Tibbets, Pilot.” In fine condition.

Assistant weaponeer on the Enola Gay (1922–2010). ALS signed “Morris R. Jeppson, Weapon Test Officer, Enola Gay Mission, Hiroshima 6 Aug. 1945,” two p

Laserprint 8.5 x 11 photo of the devastated Hiroshima, signed in blue felt tip, “The destruction in Hiroshima was comparable with effects from previou

Color glossy 10 x 8 photo of Tibbets receiving the Distinguished Service Cross from General Carl Spaatz, signed in blue felt tip, “Paul Tibbets, Pilot

Signed book: Day of the Bomb. First edition. NY: McGraw-Hill, 1986. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.25, 546 pages. Signed on the first free end pag

Laserprint 11 x 8.5 photo of the devastation at Hiroshima, signed in black ink, “Our Atomic Bomb was dropped at 0915 Tinian time. 43 seconds later 60%

Eleven photos of various finishes, all approximately 8 x 10 or 10 x 8, three color, each signed by the respective fighter ace pictured. Signers are: G

Two items: one signed book, Gabby: A Fighter Pilot’s Life, hardcover with dustjacket, 9 x 11.25, 174 pages, signed on the front and back of the title

Fifteen glossy photos, three color, 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, each signed in black felt tip by the respective ace pictured, except for one which is signed by

Thirteen items: one leather A.V.G. patch signed in black felt tip by Tex Hill and R. T. Smith; and twelve glossy and satin-finish photos, two color, 8

Union General (1823-1903) blamed for the Union debacle at Fredericksburg. War-dated ALS signed “W. B. Franklin,” four pages, lightly-lined on two adjo

Major-General in British Army and East India Company (1818–1908) who became involved in military communications and played a key role in developing te

Union general (1824–1886) who distinguished himself in the Battle of Gettysburg and later commanded Custer and the 7th Cavalry against the Cheyenne in

British general (1833-1885) who, in 1860, crushed the Taiping Rebellion in China, earning the nickname ‘Chinese.’ Later appointed Governor General of

Union general (1815–1872), known as ‘Old Brains,’ who, despite his administrative skill as general in chief, failed to achieve an overall battle strat

War-dated ALS signed “O. O. Howard, Brig. Gen. Codg Div,” one page, 6.75 x 8.5, November 25, 1862. Recommendation sent to an unidentified recipient. I

President of the military commission trying the conspirators involved with the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. ALS signed “D. Hunter, U. S

Five signatures: two government postcards signed by Ira Hayes, who also signed in the return address area, and Rene Gagnon; a small card and return ad

President of the military commission trying the conspirators involved with the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. LS signed “D. Hunter,” one

War-dated endorsement, signed “T. J. Jackson,” on an off-white 3.25 x 2 lightly-lined slip, clipped from a larger document. Endorsement reads, “Hd Qrs

Confederate general (1807–1891) who, when Virginia seceded from the Union in 1861, resigned his commission as a brigadier general in the regular army—

Satin-finish 14 x 11 photo of Marilyn Monroe performing at a USO show, signed in blue and black felt tip by Rudolfo Hernandez, Bill ‘Doc’ Charette, Du

Full hand-addressed free frank, measuring 8.75 x 7.25 unfolded, with panel measuring 4.5 x 3, addressed in Lafayette’s hand to an administrator in Par

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 mrn

American military officer and statesman (1826–1886) who fought in the Mexican-American War and the Civil War. An activist on behalf of veterans’ affai

Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite bust portrait of Lee in a suit and tie, by Brady and Company of Washington, D. C., signed below the image in black i

ALS signed “R E Lee,” one page, lightly-lined, 8 x 7, March 6, 1835. Letter to an unidentified recipient. In full: “If you can use advantageously to y

Original sepia 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite photo, by the “Lee’ Photographic Gallery,” boldly signed on the image in black ink, “R. E. Lee.” Reverse is sig

German military officer (1865–1937) who commanded German forces during World War I and was an early supporter of Hitler and participant in the Beer Ha

Career army officer (1818-1885) famous for his defeat during the First Battle of Bull Run. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo of McDowell in unif

TLS signed “G. C. Marshall,” one page, 7.25 x 10.25, Chief of Staff of the Army letterhead, circa December 1942. Letter to Norman D. Vaughan, a dogsle

Thirty-two items, including custom cards, photos, and souvenir documents, each signed by a Medal of Honor winner. Signers are: Ola Mize, Jay Zeamer, J

Color satin-finish 11 x 14 photo of the World War II Memorial and National Mall, signed in blue felt tip by Medal of Honor recipients Jack Lucas, Hers

A Union contemporary of Custer's in the Civil War and a rival for the laurels of boldest young cavalier, by 1876 Merritt was Colonel of the 5th ...

Enormous collection of 127 items with 180 signatures from generals, admirals, fighter aces, and numerous other officers and military men. Lot consists

Signed book: Warriors: Navajo Code Talkers. First edition, later printing. Arizona: Northland Publishing, 1990. Softcover, 10 x 9, 103 pages. Signed i

TLS signed “C. W. Nimitz,” one page, 6.5 x 8.5, five-star admiral letterhead, November 29, 1945. Letter to a Milton J. Lesser. In full: “Many thanks f

Highly esteemed British admiral (1758–1805) best known for his participation in the Napoleonic Wars, during which, in the Battle of Trafalgar, he lost

ALS signed “Geo. S. Patton, Jr.,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 6.5, US Military Academy letterhead, no date, but December 23–24, 1906. P

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

American naval officer (1794–1858) who took a leading role in the establishment of international trade with the formerly insular nation of Japan. ALS

American naval officer (1794–1858) who took a leading role in the establishment of international trade with the formerly insular nation of Japan. ALS

LS signed “Jno. Pope, B. Maj. Gen. U.S.A.,” four pages on two adjoining gridded sheets, 5 x 8, September 3, 1868. Letter to the widow of General Josep

French general (1856–1951) who was honored as a national hero for his defense of Verdun during World War I, but who was convicted after World War II o

Union general (1831–1869) who served as Grant’s aide-de-camp and later as a brigadier general. A close friend and confidant of Grant, Rawlins was appo

Union major general who fought at Antietam and Second Bull Run. Porter was court-martialed in 1863 for disobeying an order from Gen. Pope to attack bu

ALS, one lined page, 5 x 8, The Arlington Hotel letterhead, 1871. Letter to Senator H. B. Anthony. In full: “I called to see you this morning to ask y

American military pilot (1929–1977) who attained wordwide notoriety in 1960 when the U-2 spy plane he was piloting was shot down over the Soviet Union

Union general (1831–1869). When the Civil War broke out, U. S. Grant asked Rawlins to be his aide de camp, and on Aug. 30, 1861, Rawlins was appointed

Vintage glossy 5 x 4 photo of Rickenbacker posing with his biplane, signed and inscribed in fountain pen. In fine condition, with some brushing and ir

Signed book: Rickenbacker: An Autobiography. Later printing. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall, Inc., 1968. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.25. S

Highly decorated British field marshal (1832–1914) best known for leading the British victory during the Second Boer War. Original regal glossy 4.25 x

Manuscript DS, one page, 5.25 x 3.75, May 7, 1828. Partial self-contained document in which Secretary of the Treasury Rush confirms that he has affixe

Union general (1831–1906) who served as army commander in Sherman’s Atlanta campaign and who later became General-in-chief of the army. LS signed “J.

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

Exquisite matte-finish sepia 15.5 x 18 portrait of Sheridan in full military attire affixed to its original 15.5 x 19.75 mount, signed on the mount in

Ink signature, “P. H. Sheridan, Lt. General,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.25 card. Some scattered light toning and mounting remnants on reverse, otherwise

Ink signature, “W. T. Sherman, General,” on an off-white 3.25 x 1.5 card. Matted with a photo of the general to an overall size of 9 x 12. Scattered t

Civil War-dated ALS signed “P. H. Sheridan,” one page, 5 x 8, February 14, 1864. Letter to Captain Dickerson. In full: “Trains are now coming in with

Commodore in the US Navy (1781–1867) who claimed California for the United States in 1846. Partly-printed DS, one page, 7.75 x 9.75, November 2, 1848.

Riggs & Co. bank check, 7.5 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Sherman, “W. T. Sherman,” payable to Wm. S. Teel for $9.95, December 30, 1887. In f...

Ink signature, “Lt. JEB Stuart, 1st Cavalry Regt,” on an off-white 4.25 x 1.25 slip clipped from a 1857 document. Mild toning above signature which co

Union military officer (1797–1863), nicknamed “Bull,” who was the oldest field commander on either side during the Civil War. ALS signed “E. V. Sumner

Three items: one color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Westmoreland in uniform, signed in black felt tip; one FDC with a cachet honoring Korean War veter

Scalloped-topped vellum autograph document, with “Wayne” penned 10 times in the text, one page, 27 x 16, May 2, 1774. A lengthy document with over 100

Union general (1816–1870) whose most decisive victory earned him the sobriquet ‘Rock of Chickamauga.’ War-dated ALS signed “Geo. H. Thomas, Maj. Genl.

War-dated partly-printed DS, one page, 8 x 10, December 14, 1863. Document informing William Sargent that he is “hereby detached from the Relief (4th

Confederate major general (1836–1906), known as ‘Fightin’ Joe,’ who led his troops in vigorous opposition to Sherman during the Atlanta campaign. Hous

Union general (1823–1871) best known for his operations in West Virginia and Maryland. ALS signed “C. B. White, Col. Comdg.,” one page, 7.75 x 9.25, F

Two color limited edition prints: 28 x 20 print entitled ‘Dawn of the Nighthawk,’ numbered #527/1000, signed in pencil by pilots Ben R. Rich and Hal F

Confederate officer (1831–1918) who, along with Lee, was one of six signers of the Confederate Parole at Appomattox. ALS signed “H. E. Young,” one lin

A 6 x 5.75 swatch of Beta cloth, bearing a printed 3.25-inch diameter Apollo 11 mission emblem, signed above the emblem in blue felt tip, “Neil Armstr

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Aldrin posing in his spacesuit against a lunar background, signed in blue felt tip, “Buzz Aldrin, Apollo XI.” In ve

Program cover from the 20th anniversary celebration in Los Angeles of the Apollo 11 mission, 6.5 x 7.5, signed in black ballpoint by Neil Armstrong an

TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, NASA letterhead, stamp-dated June 23, 1969. Letter of thanks to a woman in Honolulu, Hawaii, written just three weeks before

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of the Apollo 11 prime crew posing together in their spacesuits against a lunar background, signed in black ballpoint.

Color limited edition 24.75 x 18.25 lithograph entitled Spirit of Flight, created for the National Aviation Hall of Fame, numbered #5/50, signed in th

Color 10 x 8 NASA photo of Buzz Aldrin descending the LM ladder onto the lunar surface, signed in black felt tip by Armstrong. In fine condition, with

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of a footprint on the lunar surface, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “To Dave, All good wishes—Neil Armstrong.”

Felt tip signature, “Neil Armstrong,” on an off-white card. Impressively double suede matted and framed with a huge color glossy 16 x 20 photo of Arms

Unique candid color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Armstrong speaking at the 1994 Experimental Aircraft Association convention in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, signed a

Crisp ballpoint signature, “Neil Armstrong,” on an off-white card. Double matted with a color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Armstrong in his white space suit

Extremely desirable uninscribed color 8 x 10 NASA photo of Armstrong posing in his white space suit, his helmet by his side, signed in blue felt tip.

TLS, two pages, 8 x 10.5, Peace Corps letterhead, July 7, 1970. Letter to William A. Toomey of Laguna Beach. In full: “Thank you for attending the ini

Twenty-five items: one color 5.5 x 8.25 cardstock photo signed and inscribed by Helen Sharman, “To Sophie—with best wishes, Helen Sharman”; 11 FDCs si

ALS signed “Alan,” one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, May 26, 1984. Letter to Eric. In part: “I enjoyed our conversation. Maybe someday we can m

Limited edition print titled First Man on the Moon, numbered 794/1000, 12.75 x 8.25, signed in the lower border in pencil. Calle was one of the few ar

Color 8 x 10 photo of Carpenter in a suit and tie posing in front of the American flag, signed in black felt tip; and a laser print 8 x 10 photo of Gl

TLS, one page, 6.5 x 8, personal letterhead, May 17, 1954. Response to an autograph request. In full: “I am happy to send you an autographed picture.