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