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Glossy 10 x 8 photo of the 509th Headquarters on Tinian, signed in blue felt tip by Paul Tibbets, Dutch Van Kirk, Morris Jeppson, C. D. Albury, and Fr

ANS signed “N. P. Banks,” one page, 5 x 8, Washington, December 15, 1857. Response to an autograph request. In full: “With very great pleasure I compl

Soldier (1919–1986) who was one of only four men awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroism on D-Day. World War II-era ink signature, “Cpl. Carlton W.

Career officer in the US Army (1818–1879), serving as an artillery commander during the Mexican-American War and Civil War. War-dated ADS, signed “Wil

Highly decorated Canadian ace (1894–1956) officially credited with 72 victories in World War I. Vintage 6.5 x 9 book photo, signed in fountain pen, “W

TLS, two pages, 8.5 x 11, December 12, 1996. Letter to an admirer. In part: “Jeppson and I were both in the 509th Composite Group on Tinian…I never fl

ALS, one page both sides, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, January 8, 1995. Letter to an admirer about the tail markings on the Enola Gay. In part: “Now

Ink signature, “Very truly yours, S. B. Buckner,” on an off-white 5.25 x 1 lightly-lined slip clipped from the conclusion of a letter. In fine conditi

War–dated manuscript pass on an off-white 5 x 8 lined sheet, April 29, 1861. In full: “Capt. John R. Goldsborough will pass on the first train tomorro

War-dated LS signed “B. F. Butler,” one page, lightly-lined, 7.75 x 10, Head-Quarters 18th Army Corps letterhead, December 1, 1863. Short letter to Ca

Army general (1806–1879) in the Mexican-American and Civil War. Scallop-topped partly-printed vellum DS, signed “Geo. Cadwalader,” one page, 24 x 18.5

TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, The Citadel letterhead, October 4, 1976. Letter to an admirer. In part: “After I signed the Korean Armistice, after having be

American Revolutionary War soldier and politician from New York (1758–1825). ALS signed “M. Clarkson,” one page both sides, 7.75 x 9.75, New York, Apr

Scallop-topped partly-printed vellum DS, one page, 24 x 18.5, December 18, 1882. Collis and his wife sell to George A. Heyl “in consideration of the s

Two items: TLS signed “J. H. Doolittle,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, July 3, 1969. In part: “I am happy to learn that you want to be a

Matte-finish 10 x 8 photo of Doolittle’s B-25 taking off from the Hornet, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “To Joseph J. Fricelli, with every go

Color limited edition 18 x 12 print entitled ‘Payback Time!’, numbered 44/300, picturing a B-25, signed in black ink by R. E. Cole, and also signed in

Great 10 x 8 cardstock photo of the Enola Gay right before landing, signed in blue felt tip by Paul Tibbets, Theodore Van Kirk, and Thomas Ferebee, al

Composite 8 x 10 cardstock photo of Little Boy and its devastating aftermath in Hiroshima, signed in blue ink, “Paul Tibbets, Pilot,” “Tom Ferebee, Bo

Color 6 x 4 postcard photo of ‘Little Boy’ and ‘Fat Man,’ signed in felt tip and ink by Paul Tibbets, Dutch Van Kirk, Fred J. Olivi, Richard Nelson, M

Original signed ballpoint sketch of the Enola Gay’s flight route from Tinian to Hiroshima and back on a white 8.5 x 11 sheet, signed at the bottom, “D

Satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of General MacArthur signing the Japanese surrender, signed in blue felt tip, “Paul W. Tibbets, Pilot—Enola Gay.” In very fi

Two Japanese banknotes in 10 and 100 dollar denominations, each signed in black felt tip, “Paul W. Tibbets.” Both are encapsulated in plastic PSA/DNA

TQS on a white 5.5 x 3.5 card describing the Hiroshima blast. In full: “A mushroom of boiling dust up 20,000 feet.” Signed at the conclusion in blue i

Lawyer and Army officer (1786–1843) who became a notable artillery specialist and the first commander of Fort Monroe. ALS signed “Abr’m Eustis,” one p

Glossy 10 x 8 photo of Fluckey receiving his first of four Navy Crosses from Vice Admiral Charles Lockwood, signed in black felt tip, “Good luck, God

Army general (1853–1934) who was awarded the Medal of Honor for actions during the Indian Wars. Vintage ink signature, “E. A. Garlington,” on an off-w

Notable American World War II general (1907–1990) who commanded the 82nd Airborne Division during the pivotal Battle of Normandy. TLS, one page, 8.5 x

Legendary Marine sniper with a service record of 93 confirmed kills (1942–1999). Felt tip signature and inscription, “Take care Ed, Semper Fi, Carlos

Signed book: Tex Hill: Flying Tiger. First edition. South Carolina: Honoribus Press, 2003. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.25 x 9.25, 318 pages. Signed

A scale wooden model of a Curtiss/USAAF P-40B Tomahawk, signed in black felt tip on the wing “‘Tex’ Hill.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a photo t

British commander (1708–1798) best rememberd for commanding the 1761 expedition that captured Bell Isle. Manuscript DS, signed “S. Hodgson,” one page,

Impressive spiral-bound oral history of Iwo Jima flag raiser Charles Lindberg, 9 x 11, 76 pages, signed on the front page in black ink. The interview

Five satin-finish photos from the first Iwo Jima flag-raising, each signed in black felt tip, with Lindberg adding, “1st Flag Raiser, Iwo Jima, Feb. 2

Felt tip signature and inscription, “Best wishes to Marine Edward Benson, from Joe Rosenthal,” on an off-white 5.5 x 3.5 card. In fine condition, with

Marine Corps photographer best known for taking the first flag-raising photograph on Iwo Jima (1916–1987). Matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of the flag raisi

Two items: one glossy 5 x 4 photo of Kawato with his plane, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “Mar. 19, 1996, To: Edward Benson, Masajiro Kawato

General in the Imperial Japanese Army (1844–1923) who led forces in the Russo-Japanese War. Bold and pronounced vintage ink signature in Japanese on a

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of LeMay in full uniform, signed in black felt tip. In very good condition, with scattered creasing, none affecting the signature.

Famed German naval officer (1881–1966) who earned the nickname ‘Sea Devil’ for his legendary maritime exploits. Two identical 3.5 x 5.5 vintage postca

FDC signed on the front in ink or felt tip by five US Navy Medal of Honor recipients: Eugene B. Fluckey, George L. Street, John Duncan Bulkeley, Richa

FDC with a cachet honoring the 5th International Philatelic Exhibition, signed in blue and black ink by four members of the US military, either fighte

Collection of 10 items, consisting of signatures, letters, and a signed photo, each signed by a different notable military officer. Signers are: Bradl

Signed book: Rickenbacker. First edition. New Jersey: Prentice-Hall, 1967. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.25 x 9, 458 pages. Signed and inscribed on th

FDC with a cachet of the Honorable Discharge emblem, signed in fountain pen, “Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker 1963.” In fine condition, with a uniform shade

Two cardstock laserprint 8.5 x 11 photos: a color photo of Steve Ritchie in front of his fighter, signed in pencil, “Steve Ritchie 5 MiG 21s, 1972”; a

ALS signed “W. S. Rosecrans,” one page, 4.5 x 7, October 11, 1891. Letter to John W. Noble, secretary of the interior, marked “personal.” In full: “My

Color 16.5 x 11.75 photo of a Japanese plane removed from a calendar, signed and inscribed in English and Japanese in black felt tip, “To Gary Nica, S

TQS on an off-white 5.5 x 3.5 card. In full: “Old ware horses like me look behind me and see the magnificent leaders ready to move up and take h

Union general (1813–1864) who was killed by Confederate sharpshooters at the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, ironically while berating his men for