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Renowned American Shakespearean actor (1833–1893) and brother of Lincoln assassin John Wilkes Booth. Civil War–dated DS, signed “Edwin Booth,” one pag

Highly regarded American poet (1794–1878) best known for the much-anthologized ‘Thanatopsis.’ Civil War–dated DS, signed “William Cullen Bryant, New Y

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

Congressman, speaker of the House, and vice president under U. S. Grant (1823–1885). Civil War–dated ALS signed “Schuyler Colfax, Speaker H. R. U. S.,

Naval leader (1809–1870) who headed the Union Navy's ordnance department during the Civil War and developed a number of guns and cannons. Civil ...

Former slave (1818–1895) who lent his eloquent, powerful voice to the abolitionist movement. Civil War–dated DS, signed “I am, Dear Sir, Yours Truly,

American statesman (1794–1865) renowned for his oratory, best remembered for giving the speech preceding Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address. Civil War–dated

American admiral (1801–1870) who was a flag officer of the Navy during the Civil War. Civil War–dated DS, signed “Very respectfully, D. G. Farragut, R

Civil War–dated DS, signed “I cheerfully comply with your request by giving my autograph for your Fair. Truly yours, Millard Fillmore, Buffalo, Sept.

Civil War–dated ALS, one page, lightly-lined, 5 x 7.75, January 7, 1864. Letter to a Fair committee member. In part: “I send you some autographs, and

Journalist, editor, and social reformer (1805–1879) best known as one of the most ardent and influential abolitionists in the decades leading up to th

Civil War–dated DS, signed “City Point, Va., Sept. 21st/64, U. S. Grant, Lt. Gen. U. S. A.,” one page, 5 x 8, August 25, 1864. Grant signs at the conc

ALS signed “U. S. Grant, Lt. Gen.,” one page, lightly-lined both sides, 4.75 x 7.75, Headquarters Armies of the United States letterhead, December 18,

Manuscript testimonial, signed “U. S. Grant, Lt. Gen. U. S. V.,” one page, 7.75 x 9.75, Office of the Great Central Fair letterhead, 1864. In full: “W

LS signed “U. S. Grant, Lt. Gen.,” one page, 4.75 x 8, Head-Quarters Armies of the United States letterhead, June 15, 1865. Letter to Hubert P. Main.

Founder and editor of the New York Tribune (1811–1872) who used the power of his newspaper to advocate for a variety of liberal causes, most important

Eminent American writer (1809–1894) best known for his collection The Autocrat of the Breakfast Table and the much-anthologized poem ‘The Chambered Na

Author, suffragette, dramatist, poet, and biographer (1819–1910), best remembered as the lyricist of ‘Battle Hymn of the Republic.’ Civil War–dated AL

Distinguished American poet (1807–1882) who produced timeless classics such as ‘Paul Revere’s Ride’ and ‘The Song of Hiawatha.’ Civil War–dated DS, si

Distinguished American poet (1807–1882) who produced timeless classics such as ‘Paul Revere’s Ride’ and ‘The Song of Hiawatha.’ Civil War–dated ALS si

Union general (1826–1885) hailed at the beginning of the Civil War as the ‘Young Napoleon,’ who was defeated for the presidency in 1864 by Abraham Lin

Fifth Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, he handed down the Dred Scott decision and upheld federal supremacy over state authorities (1777–1864). Civi

American Quaker poet and abolitionist (1807–1892) best known for such works as ‘Barbara Frietchie’ and ‘Maud Muller,’ which includes the immortal line

Union general (1816–1870) whose most decisive victory earned him the sobriquet ‘Rock of Chickamauga.’ ALS signed “Geo. H. Thomas, Maj. Gen’l U. S. V.,

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

American military officer (1784–1869) who served in the War of 1812, Mexican-American War, and Civil War. Civil War–dated ALS signed “John E. Wool, Ma

The United States Sanitary Commission was a relief agency designed to support sick and wounded soldiers during the Civil War, created in 1861 in respo

Archive related to the atomic bomb including two eyewitness accounts from Thomas Ferebee and James Corliss. Both of the letters are addressed to Mr. N

Seventeen copies of the first page of an article entitled ‘Birth of the Atomic Age,’ 8.5 x 11, each signed by someone associated with the atomic bomb.

ALS, one page, lightly-lined, 8.5 x 13.25, September 25, 2001. Letter describing his experience while dropping the atomic bomb. In part: “The mission

Collection of over 40 items consisting of signatures, letters, and documents from various Civil War officers, soldiers, and politicians, many affixed

Rare vintage 10 x 8 photo of three of the men captured in the historic photograph of the American flag being raised at Iwo Jima, shown examining the t

Original 2.5 x 4.25 carte-de-visite photo of an elderly Lee in a jacket and tie, imprinted on the lower edge, “Boude & Miley, Lexington, Va.,” s...

TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, General Headquarters United States Army Forces, Pacific letterhead, October 7, 1945. Letter of condolence to the family of a

Vintage matte-finish 6.75 x 9 stoic photo of MacArthur in uniform, signed in fountain pen. Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 14.25 x 17.5

Signed book: Reminiscences. First edition, limited issue of 1750. NY: McGraw-Hill, 1964. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 438 pages. Signed on t

War-dated TLS signed “G. C. Marshall,” one page, 7.25 x 10.25, Chief of Staff of the Army letterhead, September 15, 1942. Letter to Major General J. P

Union general who served under Col. John A. Logan; he was assassinated after the war while serving as a politician in the Dakota Territory (1837–1873)

Vintage 4 x 5 head-and-shoulders photo of Nimitz in uniform, signed and inscribed in black ink, “To Arnold Breise—C. W. Nimitz, Fleet Admiral USA”; an

War-dated TLS signed “G. S. Patton, Jr.,” one page, 8 x 10, Headquarters, Third United States Army letterhead, April 19, 1945. Letter to a wounded vet

ALS signed “Louis Mountbatten,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.5 x 7, Brook House letterhead, September 10, 1922. Letter to Mrs. Hewitt for a

Vintage 4.75 x 8.25 paperstock photo of Patton in the field, signed in fountain pen, “G. S. Patton, Jr.” A vertical fold to right side (which could be

Two ALSs and one partial ALS, all signed “Wellington,” two dated October 1850 and one undated. First is four pages on two adjoining sheets and mention

ALS signed “Jno. Pope,” two pages, lightly-lined on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, Headquarters Department of the Missouri letterhead, February 10, 1874

Partly-printed pass, 5 x 4.75, filled out and signed in pencil by Sherman, “W. T. Sherman, Maj. Gen’l.” In full: “Admit Gen’l Butterfield and party to

Kentucky-born Union general (1822–1892) remembered for his defeat at the Second Battle of Bull Run. ALS signed “Jno. Pope,” one page, lightly-lined, 5

LS signed “Wellington,” one page both sides, 7.25 x 9, London, December 16, 1819. Letter regarding an award to one of his soldiers. In part: “I enclos

ALS, two pages, 8.5 x 11, The American Club, City of Mexico letterhead, January 11, 1905. Letter to his daughter. In part: “I have bought for you a be

Souvenir copy of a document regarding the delivery of the atomic bombs, 8.5 x 11, signed in felt tip and ballpoint by Paul Tibbets, Frederick L. Ashwo

Three items: one glossy 13.25 x 10.25 photo of Boyington and his pilots, signed in blue and black felt tip by Jim Hill, Ed Olander, Henry Bourgeois, T

Two TLSs, each one page, 8.5 x 11, The Citadel letterhead, dated 1966 and 1979. The first, in part: “I have autographed the cards as you requested.” T

Manuscript DS, one page, 9 x 13.75, circa 1781. Pay-table document for the second regiment of artillery in the Continental Army, signed by 20 members

Limited edition 18 x 28 lithograph of Doolittle in full dress uniform, numbered 45/1000, signed in pencil, “J. H. Doolittle.” Also signed by the artis

Matte-finish 7 x 5 photo of Doolittle receiving his Medal of Honor from Franklin D. Roosevelt, signed and inscribed in black ink, “To Bernard Harris,

Signed book: Flight of the Enola Gay. Ohio: Buckeye Aviation, 1989. Softcover, 6 x 9, 316 pages. Signed under their images on an opening page by Paul

One of the most successful military commanders in modern European history (1663–1736). Manuscript LS, in Italian, signed “Eugenio di Savoya,” one page

Collection of 17 items consisting of signatures, signed photos, a photocopied article, and a magazine. Signatures on individual cards are from Leonard

Three items: color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Chuck Older and R. T. Smith showing off their medals presented to them in 1942, signed by both in blac

Seven items: an ALS signed “Tex Hill,” one page, 7.5 x 4.75, January 10, 1995, describing his experience with Bob Neale and the Flying Tigers; a gloss

ALS, one page, both sides, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, February 28, 1997. Letter to an admirer. In part: “After I received my MOH they would not

Army officer (1896–1970) who headed the Manhattan Project and oversaw the construction of the Pentagon. TLS signed “L. R. Groves,” one page, 8 x 10, W

Field marshal and commander-in-chief of the British expeditionary forces in France and Flanders during WWI (1861–1928). Exceptional vintage matte-fini

Pilot on plane 2 during the Doolittle Raid (1917–2004). ALS, one page, 8.5 x 11, March 19, 1998. Letter to an admirer. In part: “Now I will try to ans

Color 20 x 28 poster entitled ‘Now…All Together,’ depicting the Iwo Jima flag-raising, signed in felt tip by Medal of Honor recipient Jack Lucas, Joe

Official Rawlings Major League baseball signed in blue ballpoint on the sweet spot, “Charles W. Lindberg, 1st Flag Raiser, Iwo Jima, Feb. 23, 1945, 10

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

American soldier and politician (1835–1905), nephew of Robert E. Lee, who was a Confederate cavalry general during the Civil War and a general during

Navy admiral and commander of the US Special Operations Command. Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of McRaven in full uniform, signed in gold ink. In fi

Union general (1815–1872) best known for leading his troops to a commanding victory over Lee’s Confederates at Gettysburg in one of the pivotal battle

Vintage matte-finish 7.75 x 10.25 photo entitled ‘Foremast by Moonlight,’ of the USS Augusta, signed in white ink, “C. W. Nimitz.” Nimitz’s signature

FDC with a cachet honoring the new post office in Nimitz, West Virginia, signed in black ink, “C. W. Nimitz,” and bearing two postmarks honoring the n

Vintage ink signature, “John J. Pershing,” on an off-white 4.5 x 3.5 album page. In fine condition, with a central vertical fold passing through a cou

Color matte-finish 10 x 8 photo of Petraeus with President Obama, signed in blue felt tip, “Air Assault! David H. Petraeus, Gen. U. S. Army (Ret).” In

Signed book: Rickenbacker. Later printing. New Jersey: Prentice-Hall, 1967. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.5 x 9.25, 458 pages. Signed on the first fre

Three one-page TLSs, all signed “Eddie,” two from 1946 and one from 1961, all 7.25 x 10, all to Dick Hyman. One letter, dated June 19, 1961, reads, in

A glossy 5.5 x 3.5 photo of Ridgway walking with three other soldiers, signed in black felt tip, “M. B. Ridgway,” and matted to an overall size of 10

Color 8.5 x 11 laserprint cardstock composite photo, signed in blue felt tip by Ritchie, adding his total victories, and in black felt tip by Chuck De

War-dated TLS signed “J. W. Stilwell,” one page, 8.5 x 11, November 22, 1944. Brief letter to an admirer. In part: “The picture which you requested in

Two items: a souvenir typescript, one page, 8. 5 x 11, with Westmoreland’s response to a question about the real problem in Vietnam: “In view of the r

Medal of Honor–winning military officer and physician (1860–1927) who served as Army Chief of Staff and later as Governor General of the Philippines.

Desirable commemorative cover with a cachet honoring the Apollo 11 moon landing, postmarked Cape Canaveral, July 20, 1969, signed in black felt tip, “

Original signed ink sketch by renowned space artist, William Joffe Numeroff of an outline map of New Jersey, with Teterboro starred, highlighting “Apo

Signed book: Men from Earth. First edition, first printing. NY: Bantam Books, 1989. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.25 x 9.5, 312 pages. Signed on the h

A flown piece of the Columbia’s Command Module gold Kapton foil. Mounted to the 8.5 x 11 sheet telling the story of the flight, with a complete descri

Limited edition replica 10.5 x 13 plaque, numbered 427/750, of the one left on the lunar surface by the crew of the Apollo 11 mission. The plaque read

Color 10 x 8 NASA photo of the crew in their white space suits posing in front of their mission insignia, signed in red felt tip by Alan Shepard and i

Apollo 15 insurance cover with the Apollo 15 mission emblem, signed in black felt tip by Dave Scott, Al Worden, and Jim Irwin. In very fine condition.

Rare vintage glossy 8 x 10 North American Aviation Inc. news photo of the Apollo 1 crew posing in front of their capsule simulator, signed in blue fel

Color 12.5 x 10 composite book photo featuring individual images of all three crew members in their white space suits, signed in blue felt tip by Neil

Launch day ‘Bishop’ commemorative cover with a cachet honoring Apollo 15, postmarked July 26, 1971, at the Kennedy Space Center, signed in black felt

Commemorative cover with a stamped cachet honoring the Apollo 15 mission, signed in blue and black felt tip by Jim Irwin, Dave Scott, and Al Worden. I

Color 8 x 10 NASA photo of Armstrong posing in his white space suit, his helmet by his side, signed and inscribed in blue ink “To Dean—Best of luck, N

Three commemorative covers with stamped cachets honoring various space missions, each signed in black felt tip by an Apollo 17 astronaut. Signers are:

Three commemorative and first day covers with cachets honoring various space programs, each signed in felt tip by an Apollo astronaut. Signers are: Wa

Highly coveted 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. In fi

Limited edition 18 x 28 lithograph of Armstrong in his flight suit prior to the Apollo 11 mission, numbered 288/1000, signed in pencil by Armstrong at

DS, signed twice, “N. A. Armstrong,” one page, 8 x 12.75, June 25, 1964. NASA Aircraft Clearance form for Armstrong and co-pilot Captain J. F. Stegall

Uncommon glossy 9.5 x 6.25 press photo of Armstrong speaking at an event, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with a slight crease to his shou

Souvenir typescript of the ‘Cooperation in Space’ agreement between the United States and Soviet Union bearing a first day cancellation, one page, 8.5

Souvenir typescript of ‘Brothers in the Eternal Cold’ bearing a first day cancellation, one page, 8 x 11, signed in felt tip and ballpoint by Frank Bo