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Discover rare, original documents signed by Revolutionary War veterans who helped shape early American history. From land deeds and militia petitions to political certifications and commercial letters, these artifacts highlight the vital civic roles played by those who fought for independence and later built the young republic. A must-see for collectors of Revolutionary War memorabilia and early U.S. ephemera.

The highly anticipated Frontiers of Flight Auction will feature a curated collection of Cold War-era RPV lots, with each lot including a flight-flown cover, and additional supporting letters and photographs autographed by USAF test pilots, engineers, or drone controllers. These are not just rare military artifacts; they’re also compelling pieces of aerophilately, carried through the air during real test missions and preserved as official commemorative covers. How RPV's Paved the Way for Modern Drones Before drones became a staple of modern military strategy, the U.S. armed forces were already pushing the boundaries of unmanned flight through experimental platforms known as...

A 200-Lot Auction of Autographs & Artifacts: Featuring World History, American History, Space & Aviation, Art, Culture, Science, Classic Entertainment & Sports

Among the standout highlights in our highly anticipated Frontiers of Flight auction is a rare and historic collection of WWII Japanese Invasion Currency, each note hand-signed by key members of the legendary Enola Gay crew and other pivotal aviation figures from the Pacific Theater. The Enola Gay was a B-29 Superfortress bomber that was famously used by the United States to drop the atomic bomb "Little Boy" on Hiroshima, Japan, on August 6, 1945. These historic pieces of WWII-era occupation currency not only reflect Japan’s expansionist campaign across Asia but also bear the autographs of the men who helped bring...