RR Auction: Rare Manuscripts, Documents and Autographs

First Governor of the Washington Territory (1818–1862), United States Congressman, and a brigadier general in the Union Army during the American Civil

American naval officer (1778–1869) who commanded vessels in the First Barbary War and the War of 1812. ALS signed “Chs. Stewart,” one page, lightly-li

British Field Marshal (1861–1936) who led the Egyptian Expeditionary Force in Palestine and Syria during World War I. Vintage matte-finish 4.5 x 6 pho

Three commemorative poster stamp sheets featuring an atomic bomb image, individually signed in pencil by Fred J. Olivi, Morris R. Jeppson, and James N

Olive drab metal army helmet, signed on the side in black felt tip by ‘Wild’ Bill Guarnere, adding “Co. E. 506, 101st, Band of Brothers.” Scattered di

Cardstock 10 x 8 photo of the Bockscar on the runway, signed in black ink, “Fred J. Olivi, LTC USAF (Ret), Co-pilot ‘Bockscar’ 1945,” and in black bal

Vintage matte-finish 4.5 x 5.75 portrait of Bradley, signed at the bottom in black ink, “Omar N. Bradley.” In fine condition, with a few mild creases

Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Doolittle in uniform, signed in fountain pen, “J. H. Doolittle.” Scattered creases and wrinkles, primarily from m

General in the United States Army (1886–1961) who commanded the Eighth Army in the South West Pacific Area during World War II. Vintage 7.25 x 9.5 lig

Semi-glossy 8 x 10 cardstock photo of Little Boy and its aftermath, signed in blue felt tip by Paul W. Tibbets, Tom Ferebee, Theodore ‘Dutch’ Van Kirk

Limited edition 8.5 x 11 cardstock photo, signed in the lower border in black felt tip. In very fine condition.

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

Color glossy 10 x 8 composite photo of an artist’s work of a ‘Tiger’ in flight, signed in black felt tip and ballpoint by Tex Hill, Ken Jernstedt, Chu

Life magazine, dated June 7, 1943, featuring Foss on the cover, signed on the cover in red felt tip, “Joe Foss, Capt., USMCR VMF-121.” In fine conditi

Three items: two satin-finish photos, one 8 x 10 and one 10 x 8, including one of the first flag raising, both signed in black felt tip, “Charles W. L

Satin-finish 14 x 11 photo of two soldiers, signed in black felt tip by aces Dick Beeker and Jim Kasler, and Medal of Honor winners William Charette a

Fountain pen signature, “Douglas MacArthur,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2 lightly-lined card. Matted with a photo of the general to an overall size of 8.25

Vintage fountain pen signature, “Douglas MacArthur,” on an off-white 4.5 x 1.25 slip. In fine condition.

Vintage ink signature, “G. C. Marshall,” on an off-white card. Double-matted and framed with a photo of Marshall to an overall size of 11.5 x 16.75. I

Well-done scale composite model of the B-17 Memphis Belle, signed in silver ink on the top of the left wing, “Robert Morgan, Pilot.” In fine condition

Vintage ink signature, “C. W. Nimitz, Fleet Admiral, US Navy,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. In fine condition.

Ink signature, “Jno. Pope Maj. Genl,” on an off-white 3 x 2.5 card. Scattered toning and soiling, otherwise fine condition.

Vintage matte-finish 10 x 8 candid photo of Rickenbacker signing autographs at a dinner, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To my good friends ‘Net

One of the first Marine aviators and recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor. Vintage 7.75 x 9.75 photo of Schilt as a two-star general, signed

Two photos: one color glossy 11.5 x 8 photo of Bockscar, signed in black felt tip by Charles Sweeney and Don Albury, and one color satin-finish 11.25

Thirty-eight items consisting of covers, custom cards, and photos, each signed by an American fighter ace. Signers are: John Alison, C. E. ‘Bud’ Ander

Vintage ink signatures of six World War I and World War II Victoria Cross recipients on both sides of a 4.75 x 7 pink album page. Signers are: Edw. Jo

Six items: one souvenir typescript of the poem High Flight, one page on an 8 x 11 cardstock sheet, signed in black felt tip and ballpoint by Jerry Joh

Official Adirondack Neil Armstrong model baseball bat signed in blue felt tip on the barrel by Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins. In fine condition, wit

Special edition of Life magazine from 1969 commemorating the Apollo 11 moon landing, featuring an image of Aldrin on the cover, signed on the front co

Printed transcript, approximately 80 pages (with about 10 missing pages), 8.5 x 11, of the “Hearing On NASA’s Long-Range Goal In Space,” held on July

Signed book: Magnificent Desolation. Limited edition of 500 copies (This being No. 221). Reno, Nevada: Jack Bacon and Company, 2009. Hardcover, 8.25 x

Apollo 8 commemorative stamp First Day of Issue ceremony program, held at the Rice Hotel in Houston, Texas, on May 5, 1969, 6 x 9, two pages. Signed o

Iconic color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Aldrin on the surface of the moon, signed in blue felt tip, “First Lunar Landing, Buzz Aldrin, Apollo XI.” I

Glossy 8 x 10 NASA photo of the Apollo 9 crew presenting Vice President Spiro Agnew with a flag carried on the mission, signed in black felt tip by Ru

Apollo 8 commemorative stamp First Day of Issue ceremony program, held at the Rice Hotel in Houston, Texas, on May 5, 1969, 6 x 9, two pages. Signed o

Three color satin-finish individual photos of each member of the Apollo 11 crew posing in their space suits against a lunar background, signed in blue

Uncancelled Apollo 11 ‘Type 1’ insurance cover, having no stamps or postal cancellations, signed on the reverse in blue felt tip by Neil Armstrong, Bu

Commemorative program entitled “The First Lunar Landing as told by the Astronauts,” celebrating the 20th anniversary of the event, 9 x 12, 24 pages, s

Fabulous uninscribed color 10 x 8 NASA photo of the Apollo 11 crew posing in their white spacesuits before a lunar background, signed in blue felt tip

Commemorative cover with a cachet honoring the second moon landing, with a November 19, 1969, Cape Canaveral, Florida postmark (the day of the mission

Commemorative cover with a cachet honoring the Apollo 15 mission, with a July 30, 1971, Houston, Texas postmark, signed in black felt tip by Dave Scot

Commemorative cover with a cachet of the Apollo 17 mission insignia, with a December 19, 1972, Titusville, Florida postmark, signed in black ink by Ge

Color 8 x 10 NASA photo of Armstrong posing in his white space suit against a lunar background, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip “To Robert Gerun

Highly desirable uninscribed color 8 x 10 NASA photo of Armstrong posing in his white spacesuit with his helmet by his side, signed in blue felt tip.

Fantastic vintage ballpoint signature, “Neil Armstrong,” on a light green 5.25 x 4.5 album page with a collector’s notation indicating that it was sig

Superior ballpoint signature and inscription, “To Don Dowart, Neil Armstrong,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. In fine condition. The inscription can be e

Felt tip signature and inscription, “To Nels—Neil Armstrong,” on a white 5.5 x 3.25 card with a first man on the moon postage stamp affixed to the low

Desirable color satin-finish 5 x 7 uninscribed photo of Armstrong posing in his white space suit, his helmet by his side, signed in black felt tip. In

Color 4 x 5.75 deckle-edge postcard photo of Armstrong posing in his space suit against a lunar background, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint “To

Signed book: First on the Moon. First edition. Boston: Little, Brown and Company, 1970. Hardcover with dustjacket, 5.75 x 8.75, 511 pages. Signed in b

Official Rawlings National League baseball signed in blue ballpoint on a side panel. Ball comes with a custom display stand with a small space suit po

Signed book: The Greatest Adventure. Later printing. Australia: C. Pierson, 1994. Hardcover with dustjacket, 9.75 x 13, 224 pages. Signed on a limited

1969 Chicago Tribune honoring the first lunar landing souvenir newspaper supplement from the August 13, 1969, Chicago Tribune, 14 x 21.5, eight pages.

French aviator (1917–2000) who set several world speed records. Glossy 4.5 x 6.25 photo of Auriol exiting the cockpit of her plane, signed and inscrib

Collection of 17 items including photos (one photocopied) covers, signatures, and other assorted items, each signed by a former aviator. Signers inclu

Five limitations pages from a limited edition Pioneer Edition of The World in the Air, 8 x 11, signed by the author and publisher as well as by seven

Collection of 42 vintage ink and pencil signatures of early aviation pioneers on an off-white 8 x 10.75 sheet labeled “Autographs,” at the top. Signer

Royal Navy officer and test pilot who has flown more types of aircraft than anyone else in history. Limited edition 1:72 scale model of a DH Vampire F

Two photos: a vintage color 8 x 10 NASA photo, signed in black ink; and a satin-finish 8 x 10 of Cooper leaning on a large globe, signed in blue felt

Payload specialist aboard the ill-fated Columbia. Color 8 x 10 NASA photo, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “To Jeremy Haynes, Reach for the sta

Female pilot (1906–1980) who was the first of her gender to break the sound barrier and is said to have more aviation records and awards than any pilo

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

Color 10 x 8 NASA photo of the doomed crew of the space shuttle Columbia, signed in black felt tip by Rick Husband, Willie McCool, Michael Anderson, D

Personal check, 6 x 2.75, filled out in another hand and signed by Conrad, payable to Charles Conrad, Jr. for $1550.00, December 7, 1978. Removably pr

Limited edition photo proof, 18 x 24, of an image of Alan Bean on the lunar surface, taken by Conrad who is visible in the reflection of Bean’s visor,

Color 8 x 10 NASA photo of Conrad during training for the Apollo 12 mission, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.

Glossy 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo of Cooper in his Mercury space suit, signed in black felt tip, “Gordon Cooper, Original 7 Mercury astronaut.” I

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Cooper receiving the Distinguished Service medal from John F. Kennedy, signed in black felt tip, “Receiving NASA’s

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Cooper in his Mercury space suit outside a simulator, signed in black felt tip, “Gordon Cooper, Faith 7.” In very f

Satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Cooper in his Apollo space suit, signed in black felt tip, “Gordon Cooper, Apollo X Back Up Commander.” In fine condition

Signed book: Leap of Faith. First edition, first printing. NY: HarperCollins, 2000. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 279 pages. Signed on the tit

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Duke posing outside the Apollo 16 command module, signed in the lower border in black felt tip, “Outside the Apollo

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 ‘red-numbered’ NASA photo of Duke working at ‘Shadowrock’ during the Apollo 16 mission, signed in blue felt tip, “Working at

Order card for “Let’s Fly to the Moon with Apollo 17 Astronaut Ron Evans,” 5 x 8.25, with an image of Evans on one side and an order form printed on r

Wooden 1:72 scale model of a Bell X-2, signed on the body in black felt tip. Accompanied by its display stand. Signature fairly light, but still legib

Aviation navigator (1903–1957) who accompanied pilot Wiley Post on a record-breaking round-the-world flight from June 23–July 1, 1931. ALS, one page,

Color glossy 10.5 x 8 ‘red-numbered’ NASA photo of Glenn during his Friendship 7 flight, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Glenn in his Mercury space suit, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.

Color glossy 10 x 8 second generation ‘red-numbered’ NASA photo of Gordon during his space walk, signed in black felt tip, “Gemini XI EVA, Richard Gor

Two photos: color satin-finish 8 x 10.5 ‘red-numbered’ NASA photo of the Apollo 13 liftoff, signed in black felt tip, “Fred Haise, Apollo 13 LMP”; and

Color 10 x 8 NASA photo of Irwin saluting the American flag on the moon, signed in black felt tip beneath a pre-printed sentiment. In very fine condit

Color 10 x 8 NASA photo of Irwin saluting the flag on the lunar surface, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “To Edie and Bettie, my very best wish

Color 10 x 8 NASA photo of the Mercury astronauts posing in front of an Air Force jet, signed in black felt tip by Scott Carpenter and in blue ballpoi

Apollo 14 launch date postal cover, signed in blue ballpoint, “From My Personal Collection, Edgar Mitchell, Apollo 14.” Removably presented on a color

Color glossy 8 x 11 second generation ‘red-numbered’ NASA photo of Mitchell in a jacket and tie posing with a model of a lunar lander, signed in black

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Mitchell posing in his space suit in front of an Apollo 14 emblem, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with

Color glossy 10 x 8 photo of seven planes on a tarmac, signed in black felt tip by pilots Scott Crossfield, Chuck Yeager, Bob Cardenas, John Griffith,

Airplane manufacturer (1881–1970) who founded Piper Aircraft Corporation. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 Bachrach portrait, signed in fountain pen, “W. T. Pipe

World War II ace who received 33 decorations and distinctions. Corgi die cast 1:72 scale model of the P-47D Thunderbolt called ‘Miss Plainfield,’ by A

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of a weightless Ride in the cockpit of the shuttle, signed in black felt tip, “Sally K. Ride.” In very fine condition.

Color 10 x 8 NASA photo of the first six US women astronauts, signed in black felt tip, “Sally K. Ride.” In fine condition, with a small ink arrow to

Color 8 x 10 NASA photo, signed in black felt tip. Scattered creases and light surface impressions along left edge, otherwise fine condition.

Color 8 x 10 NASA photo of Schmitt in his space suit, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “To James van Bushkirk and Students! Harrison H. Schmitt

Color 10 x 8 NASA photo of Schmitt on the moon, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “To Marge Hall and the future! Harrison H. Schmitt, Apollo 17.”

Color 10 x 8 NASA photo of Schmitt posing by the American flag on the lunar surface, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “To Jeremy and the future!

Color 8 x 10 ‘WSS’ (white space suit) NASA lithograph of Schmitt posing in his spacesuit with a globe of the moon, signed in black felt tip, “Jack Sch

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Schweickart high above the Earth during his Apollo 9 space walk, signed in black felt tip, “Rusty Schweickart, Apol

Distinguished limited edition color glossy 9.25 x 7.25 photo of Shepard receiving a medal from President John F. Kennedy, #839/2500, signed in black f

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Shepard posing in his space suit in front of the Apollo 14 mission insignia, signed and inscribed in black felt tip