RR Autograph Auctions Babe Ruth Signed Vintage matte-finish portrait

Vintage matte-finish 9.75 x 7.75 portrait of Ruth in his Yankees cap, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To my friend Harold Hughes, From Babe Ruth.” In very good condition, with scattered creases, soiling, and staining, and lightly trimmed edges, but the signature and all handwriting remain bold and affected only by a slight crease. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

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RR Autograph Auction Wally Pipp New York Yankees Signed Check

New York Yankees first baseman from 1915 to 1925, best known as the man who lost his job to Lou Gehrig. On June 2, 1925, Pipp took a day off due to a headache and was replaced by a young Gehrig—who then went on to play in 2,130 consecutive games. The American League Base Ball Club of New York, Inc. business check, 9 x 3.25, filled out in type and signed by Yankees executives Jacob Ruppert and Ed Barrow, payable to Walter C. Pipp for $982.60, May 1, 1925, and endorsed by Pipp on the reverse, “Walter C. Pipp.” In fine condition, with expected cancellation holes and stamps, with holes lightly affecting Pipp’s signature, a slight shade of toning, and a few light creases. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

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RR Autograph Auction Michael Collins Watercolor Painting Signed

Original hand-painted 20 x 14 watercolor painting done by Apollo 11 Command Module Pilot Michael Collins, entitled ‘Still Life,’ depicting several fruits and vegetables on a table, signed in black ink, “Michael Collins I ‘07.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Novaspace. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.

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RR Autograph Auctions Seiger Italian commemorative postage stamps Signed James Lovell

Block of four Seiger Italian commemorative postage stamps, 5 x 4.25, signed vertically in the left border in black ink by James Lovell; and an Apollo 14 Seiger Hungarian postage stamp honoring the mission, signed in black ink by Stu Roosa. In fine condition, with light contrast to Roosa’s signature. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.

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RR Autograph Auctions NASA photo of the prime crew of Apollo 11 Neil Armstrong

Color 10 x 8 NASA photo of the prime crew of Apollo 11, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip “To Nels—Best of luck, Neil Armstrong.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.

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RR Autograph Auctions Star Trek Enterprise’s Command crew Signed Photo

Glossy 10 x 8 photo of the Enterprise’s command crew on the bridge, signed in gold ink and black felt tip by William Shatner, DeForest Kelly, James Doohan, George Takei, Walter Koenig, Nichelle Nichols, and Majel Barrett. In fine condition, with some trivial border toning and plenty of room for Nimoy’s signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

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RR Auction Gregory Peck Signed Lobby card for MacArthur

Lobby card for MacArthur, 14 x 11, featuring Peck as the great general, signed in fountain pen, “Gregory Peck.” In fine condition, with corner tip creasing and some light foxing to the lower left. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

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RR Autograph Auctions Jules Verne French writer

French writer (1828–1905) whose classic novels, including A Journey to the Center of the Earth and Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, helped lay the foundations for the science fiction genre. ALS in French, one page, 3.75 x 2.5, May 7, 1892. Brief letter to an unidentified gentleman. In full (translated): “I respond very willingly, to one of my unknown friends, which I am happy to possess in your beautiful land of America.” Mild toning, a bit heavier to edges, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

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RR Autograph Auction Auguste Rodin Signed postcard photo

Vintage 5.5 x 3.5 postcard photo of Rodin’s Le Printemps sculpture, signed at the base in black ink, “Rodin.” In fine condition, with a few light surface marks and slight silvering to the background. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

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RR Autograph Auction Al Capone Deposition

Capone’s Prohibition-era deposition taken just hours after the legendary 1925 attempted murder of his mentor Johnny Torrio, signed an amazing four times

Typed deposition signed an unbelievable four times, "Alphonse Capone,” once on each page of a four-page transcript of Capone's interrogation by police in their investigation of the attempted murder of his former mentor and crime associate John Torrio, dated January 24, 1925. Capone’s deposition is contained within 50 pages of police interviews, testimony, and notes in the case, each signed by the witness, two of whom include Capone's chauffeur, Robert Barton and his accountant, Jake Gusick. The first page provides the facts surrounding the shooting stating that it took place at 3:30 P.M. at 7011 Clyde Avenue. Page states Torrio had “3 superficial gun shot wounds,” with the cause stating “While alighting from his automobile from the front of the above address was assaulted by three men, two of the men fired several shots at him, causing above injuries. The assailants then jumped into a dark cadillac touring car.” Capone's police interrogation took place the same day as Torrio's near fatal shooting. Capone's statement is captioned: "Statement of Alphonse Caponi [sic]. 7244 Prairie Avenue...relative to the shooting of John Torrio...about 3:30 P.M. Jan 24th, 1925." Highlights of the interrogation are as follows: “Q. What is your business? A. Furniture business. 2224 Wabash Ave. Q. What is [the] name of store? A. Antique furniture. No name to store… Q. How long do you know John Torrio? A. About three years. Q. Where did you meet him.? A. In Chicago, at the Race Track, I met him at the Bennie Leonard fight in East Chicago, about three years ago.... Q. Do you know any of the Costello in New York? A. Yes, Frank.… Q. How did you happen to know Frank Costello? A. I met him in a restaurant at 7th and Broadway.… Q. Were you ever in trouble in New York? A. No.... Q. How many times were you arrested in Chicago? A. Everytime something happens I get arrested. Q. You do know Johnny Torrio, three years? A. Yes. Q. What time today did you hear he was shot? A. About six o’clock. Q. Where were you when you heard of it? I was going over to buy a couple of tickets for the White Cargo. A. I heard it in Al Bloom’s cigar store, first, everyone was talking about it. Q. What did you do when you heard of it? A. I called the hospital… Q. You got to the room where Torrio was? A. Yes. Q. Did you talk to him in Italian? A. No.… Q. Did he tell you who did it, or did you ask him who did it? A. I did not ask him and he did not tell me because he was in no condition to talk. Q. Would [you] have any idea who did it? A. No. Q. Would you tell us if you did know who did it? A. No, I value my life too much to tell if I did know.... Q. Can you give any reason for the shooting? A. No I cannot. Q. This statement is true and if you were called to testify this would be your statement and you will be willing to sign this statement? A. Yes, sir." Another interesting page is a memo from a captain to the Deputy Supt.of Police concerning witness Peter Veesart, dated March 4, 1925. In part: “Took Peter Veesart…to the B. of I. And he picked out the above named man, Chief of Detectives Schoemaker…arrested George Gage alias Moran and brought him to the 5th district where he was identified by Peter Veesart…as one of the men that done the shooting On that day. The prisoner was also brought to the Jackson Park Hospital where he was viewed by Johnny Torrio and his wife and they stated that he was not one of the men that done the shooting…Had three other witnesses to the shooting view George Gage alias Moran and they state that he resembled the man that done the shooting from the rear of the car on that day.” A large blue pencil notation at the bottom of the page indicates Veesart “after leaving jail at Wheaton, Ill., left the country refuses to identify anyone.” The final page of the report is a memo to the Chief of Detectives requesting “that the attached picture of George Gage alias George Moran is wanted in connection with the shooting of Johnny Torrio…who was shot in front of his home.” In very good and slightly fragile condition, with uniform toning to pages, staple holes to top edges, scattered chips and areas of paper loss to the edges, and some mounting remnants to top edges of opening and closing pages. The victim, John Torrio, was Capone's mentor and sponsor in their previous criminal activities with the Five Points Gang in Brooklyn, where both had grown up. When Torrio moved to Chicago to manage a string of brothels for ‘Big Jim’ Colosimo, he brought along his protege, Capone. Torrio took over the empire after the murder of Colosimo; meanwhile Capone moved into the enormously lucrative bootleg whiskey business. Dion O'Bannion, an Irish mobster, and his lieutenant, Earl ‘Hymie’ Weiss, became their chief rivals. Conflicts between them escalated and in November 1924, O'Bannion was shot to death. On January 24, 1925, Weiss, with his sidekicks ‘Bugs’ Moran, Vincent Drucci and Frank Gusenberg, seeking revenge, came upon Torrio and his wife unloading packages in front of his home. Torrio fell in a hail of bullets, but Moran's gun either jammed or he ran out of ammunition as he was about to deliver a shot to Torrio’s head. When Torrio eventually recovered, he fled to Italy, leaving Capone the undisputed boss of Chicago crime, a position he enjoyed until he was convicted of tax fraud and finally jailed. Information was virtually impossible to collect in regard to the shooting. The few witnesses seemed fearful; none would conclusively identify the gunmen, although Moran was initially fingered. Even Torrio, when Earl Weiss and Vincent Drucci were brought into his hospital room, refused to identify them as being party to his shooting. A remarkable archive providing a vivid and compelling first-hand view of the methods perfected by Capone which rapidly propelled him to the pinnacle of the underworld. Provenance: Jerome Shochet Collection Robert Batchelder, Catalogue 84, item 241 Christies, Sale 7888, May 20, 1994 http://rrauction.com/PreviewContent.cfm?Al-Capone-Prohibition-signed-deposition-Torrio

RR Autograph Auction James Dean original charcoal and pastel portrait Sold $19,103

Strikingly unique and oversized artist’s portrait signed in 1955: a year marked by the release of Rebel Without a Cause and his untimely passing

Sold $19,103

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RR Auction Winston Churchill Compelling original sketch by an 18 year old Churchill

Superb original vintage signed ink sketch of an exhausted boxer sitting in his corner, being rubbed down by one trainer and fanned with a large towel by another, titled “The Losing Side,” on an off-white 9 x 7 sheet, signed under the image, “Winston S. Churchill—/92.” Sheet is affixed to a 10.75 x 8.25 mount. In fine condition, with a uniform shade of toning over image from previous display, and toning, soiling, and adhesive remnants to mount. Apparently the young Churchill gave this picture to the owners of a sweet shop close to Harrow School, and it remained in their family until its sale. This appears to be the earliest-known artwork by Churchill, with it's title decidedly ironic in light of the man's future achievements. Provenance: Christies.

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RR Autograph Auction Abraham Lincoln Note nine days before his assassination

ANS as president boldly signed “A. Lincoln,” one page both sides, 3.25 x 2, April 5, 1865. In full: “Will the Sec. of War please see & hear Gen. Barringer of N. C. & oblige him if you consistently can in seeing some friends.” In fine condition, with some light toning and soiling, and a couple of barely noticeable bends.

The day after Lincoln landed in Richmond with a small group of soldiers and an entourage of freed slaves, he scheduled an interview with Confederate General Barringer, the first general officer captured and taken to the Federal Headquarters at City Point. The two men conversed pleasantly and found common ground in their discovery that the general's brother, Daniel, had shared a desk with Lincoln while they were both in Congress. Lincoln gave Barringer a note for the Secretary of War, Edwin Stanton, “…oblige him if you consistently can in seeing some friends.” Barringer himself noted in his diary of the occasion, “Dined with Brig. Gen. Collis Called to see Mr. Lincoln at Gen. Grant’s H. Qtrs—Pleased with him. His looks, dress & manners have been misrepresented [by the] South. Gave me a card to Mr. Stanton.”

The president’s note proved anything but helpful in light of the assassination nine days after their meeting. Barringer was questioned many times and held until July, long after many of the other prisoners had been released. He finally returned home in August, leaving behind a distinguished war record, having risen from captain to general in only a few years. His regiment, engaged in over 150 actions, was considered one of the finest in the Confederate service. This boldly signed note, written so near the time of his death, is a wonderful exemplar of the compassion and respect President Lincoln was known to extend to all, even his former enemies.

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RR Autograph Auction Valentina Tereshkova Signed Photo

Satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Tereshkova in her capsule eating from a tube, signed in black felt tip, adding “First woman in space,” and “Vostok-6 16.06-19.06 1963.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.

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RR Autograph Auctions Cosmonauts Two unissued awards citations

Two unissued awards citations, each 8 x 11.25, two pages. These citations were prepared to be awarded in commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the space era. One is signed inside in felt tip by nine cosmonauts: Valeri Bykovski, Valeri Rozhdestvenski, Yuri Glazkov, Lev Dyomin, and Georgi Beregovoy; the second is signed inside in felt tip by 13 cosmonauts: Gherman Titov, Georgi Beregovoy, Vladimir Shatalov, Viktor Gorbatko, Yevgeny Khrunov, Boris Volynov, Yuri Artyukhin, Lev Dyomin, Vyacheslav Zudov, Yuri Glazkov, Vladimir Kovalyonok, Vasyli Lazarev, and Pavel Popovich. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.

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RR Autograph Auction Queen Victoria Ink signature

Ink signature, “Victoria R,” on an off-white 3 x 1.5 slip. In very good condition, with horizontal fold under signature, scattered toning, and signature a shade light. RRAuction COA.

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RR Auctions Yitzhak Rabin Signed Photo former Israeli prime minister

Glossy 5 x 7 photo of the former Israeli prime minister, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “To Michael J. Robuck, with best wishes, Y. Rabin.” In fine condition, with scattered marks and crazing to the emulsion, and light surface impressions from a notation on the reverse. RRAuction COA.

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RR Autograph Auction Cotton Tufts Pioneering American physician and patriot

Pioneering American physician and patriot (1732–1815) who wrote the first article on animal diseases published in the United States and was a member of the family for whom Tufts University was named. ALS, one page, 7.5 x 9.25, October 26, 1785. Letter to Dr. Philip Draper. In full: “I read your letter of the 12th inst. containing an invitation to meet an Association of Physicians on the 7th of Nov. next–I beg you to inform the gentlemen, that as the Gen. Court will then be sitting I shall not probably have it in my power to attend–But I would request you to inform me of the next meeting and also how for the society have proceeded, and the names of the Gentlemen constituting it-At some future meeting I shall endeavour to attend and shall all Times be ready to do whatever lays in my Power to encourage every laudable Effort for the advancement of medical knowledge.” Intersecting folds, horizontal tear to upper portion, edge chips and tears, some light soiling, and paper loss to second integral page, otherwise very good condition. RRAuction COA.

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RR Autograph Auctions John Harvey Kellogg Physician and promoter of health foods

Physician and promoter of health foods (1852–1943) best known for his invention of Corn Flakes. Scarce TLS signed “J. H. Kellogg,” two pages, 8.25 x 11, Battle Creek Sanitarium letterhead, May 6, 1910. Letter to Rev. Francis E. Clark of the United Society of Christian Endeavor after Kellogg founded a society at the sanitarium. In part: “We already have over 80 members and I hope we shall soon have two or three hundred. Your coming will be a red-letter day for our society. I assure you will be a very welcome and honored guest whenever you can get away, and whenever you are passing through this part of the country, be sure to drop off if only for a day or two. A little rest with us will do you good. We have methods of resting which expedite matters. I think under the conditions we can supply a tired man can rest about twice as fast as under ordinary circumstances. I have asked our food department to send you a box of samples of our foods, in some of which you may be interested. I have asked them to put into the box a cook book. It sometimes takes a cook a little while to get acquainted with the methods of preparing the foods. I think you will find our Rice Flakes and Biscuit and Granose Biscuit, also our Marmalades, Malt Honey, and Malted Nuts particularly good.” Each page is affixed to a heavier 9.5 x 12 sheet, each with another letter to Clark affixed to the reverse, including an ALS from Charles M. Sheldon, who coined the popular phrase “What would Jesus do?” In very good condition, with intersecting folds, scattered soiling, and mirroring and bleeding to the typewritten ink. John Harvey’s brother Will Keith Kellogg founded the Battle Creek Toasted Corn Flake Company in 1906, which would go on to become Kellogg’s, while John founded the The Battle Creek Food Company to focus on soy products. This early letter demonstrates Kellogg’s confidence in his product as he helped begin a healthy-eating movement which continues to this day. RRAuction COA.

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RR Autograph Auction Gordie Howe Official NHL Detroit Red Wings hockey puck signed

Official NHL Detroit Red Wings hockey puck signed in blue felt tip on the logo side, “9 Gordie Howe.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

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RR Autograph Auction Britney Spears Femme Fatale CD signed

Femme Fatale CD signed on the front cover in black felt tip. In fine condition. The CD is included. RRAuction COA.

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RR Autograph Auction Cyrus W. Field American industrialist

American industrialist (1819–1892) who financed the first permanently operational transatlantic telegraph cable. LS, one page, 5 x 8, December 19, 1868. A letter to Congressman J. M. Ashley. In full: “Thanks for the ‘Globe’ sent me Friday. I shall read attentively your eulogy upon the late Thaddeus Stevens.” In fine condition, with light toning and soiling to the left edge, and slight separation to the upper horizontal fold. RRAuction COA.

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RR Autograph Auction Orville Wright private pilot licensed

Pilot’s license, two pages, 4.75 x 4 opened, 1928. A Federation Aeronatique Internationale United States Annual Sporting License, #5, issued to Ed Nirmaier of Cleveland, Ohio, signed in black ink under the pilot’s personal information “Orville Wright,” as Chairman of the N. A. A. Contest Committee. License also includes a small snapshot of Nirmaier, and official information. An embossed seal lightly affecting Wright’s signature, and scattered light toning and soiling, a bit heavier to the portrait page, otherwise fine condition.

In the late 1920s, Frenchman Henri Mignet was determined to design an airplane that anyone could build and fly safely, taking access to the skies from professional pilots and sharing it with all. After several different designs, he created the HM.14, ‘Pou du Ciel,’ or ‘Flying Flea,’ and published a detailed book of instructions to build it in 1934. Public interest skyrocketed: by March of 1935, more than 500 were under construction in France alone. It was at this time that American entrepreneur Powell Crosley, Jr. came across Mignet’s book and ordered his personal pilot, Edward Nirmaier, to build him one. Nirmaier, whose license we offer here signed by Orville Wright, completed the construction of the first Flea in the United States, taking its first test flight on November 1, 1935. He christened his plane with water from the Atlantic Ocean near Kitty Hawk, commemorating the Wright Brothers’ first successful flight. The airplane, licensed as the ‘Crosley Flea,’ made a short public flight at an air show in Miami, but after some difficulties, remained grounded for good. Although the HM.14 (found to have fatal safety issues) and the Crosley Flea’s times were short-lived, they served as testaments to the power of human ingenuity and determination. This license, allowing an unsung private pilot to take to the skies, signed by one of the foremost pioneers of aviation, captures an exciting time in the early history of flight. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

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RR Autograph Auction Def Leppard Pyromania album signed

Pyromania album signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Joe Elliot, Steve Clark, Rick Savage, Rick Allen, and Phil Collen. Scattered creasing and corner tip wear, and moderate contrast to some signatures, otherwise fine condition. The record is not included. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.

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RR Autograph Auctions Beatles George Harrison Signed 1970's Cardstock Photo

Cardstock 7.25 x 10 photo of Harrison in the 1970s, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with a few scattered light creases. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.

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RR Autograph Auctions Little Richard White piano key signed

White piano key signed in blue felt tip “Little Richard.” Double matted with a color portrait of Little Richard to an overall size of 11 x 14. In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.

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RR Autograph Auctions Bill Clinton Commemorative program

Commemorative program entitled ‘Holiday Reflections at the White House 2000,’ signifying the end of the Clinton’s eight years at the Executive Mansion, signed and inscribed on the cover in blue felt tip, “To the Tinnans with thanks, Bill Clinton.” In fine condition. RRAuction COA.

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RR Autograph Auction Paul Simon Signed Graceland album

Graceland album prominently signed on the front cover in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with a few scattered creases and light ‘ring of wear’ to the top and bottom. The record is included. RRAuction COA.

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RR Autograph Auctions Rolling Stones Signed Photos

Four signed photos, ranging in size from 5 x 7 up to 10 x 8, each signed in ballpoint or felt tip by the respective Stone pictured. Signers are: Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Mick Taylor and Charlie Watts. In fine condition, with Richards’ photo affixed to an identical size board. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.

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RR Autograph Auction Winfield Scott Union General Bank Check

Union general (1786–1866). A year older than the Constitution, the venerable Scott, hero of the War of 1812 and the Mexican War, became General in chief of the US Army in 1841, a position he still held at the start of the Civil War. A Virginian, he was the only non-West Pointer of Southern origin in the Regular Army to remain loyal to the Union. Bank check, 6.75 x 2.25, filled out in another hand and signed by Scott, payable to an indecipherable recipient for $300, August 4, 1852. In fine condition, with a diagonal crease to lower left, paper clip impression to top, some show-through mounting remnants on reverse and expected central cancellation cuts, away from the signature. Scott wrote this check during his 1852 Presidential campaign, which he would lose to Franklin Pierce. The Whig Party controversially declined to nominate incumbent Millard Fillmore as their candidate, instead choosing Scott due to his nationwide popularity. Accompanied by an unsigned engraving of Scott in a military uniform. RRAuction COA.

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RR Autograph Auctions Barthelemy Joubert French general

French general (1769-1799) during the Revolution who led troops in Battle of Castiglione and the Battle of Rivoli, attracting the attention of Napoleon Bonaparte. He became the commander of the Army of Italy before being killed during the Battle of Novi in 1799. DS, in French, signed “Joubert,” one page, 9.5 x 14.75, no date. Untranslated official military document. In very good condition, with horizontal and vertical central folds, scattered moderate toning and soiling, creasing to the left edge, and scattered ink marks and notations with several lines of text underlined. RRAuction COA.

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