Historic and Military Autographs, & Militaria

(1878-1958) American psychologist and a leading exponent, codifier, and popularizer of behaviorism. S.P. 5 x 7" b/w bust photo of the psycholog...

(1868 - 1955) American physicist and inventor cited as being a pivotal contributor to the field of optics and is best known for giving birth to the so

A lot of 20 signatures of prominent nineteenth and early twentieth-century physicians, most penned on small cards and mounted, includes: SILAS WEIR MI

A group of 11 signatures of nineteenth and early twentieth-century scientists, most on small cards and mounted, includes: HARRIET MARTINEAU (economist

Three piece by prominent nineteenth century zoologists: PAUL DU CHAILLU (signatures on a small card), and WILLIAM TEMPLE HORNADAY (signature on a smal

"I do no want to open my private life… my personal publicity has mounted much too high…" (1902 - 1974) American aviator who, in his "...

"We have reached the very end of our rope financially, and our Expedition hangs by a thread…" (1888 - 1957) American aviator and explorer...

(1888 - 1957) American aviator and explorer, first to fly over the South Pole and established the base "Little America". Partly-printed D....

Seven of the men who conquered Mount Everest A fine photo signed by one of the conquerors of Mt. Everest and six members of the 1953 expedition which

(1919-2008) New Zealand mountain climber, with Tensing Norgay he was the first to reach the summit of Mt. Everest. Fine S.P. 8" x 10" b/w,...

(1919 - 2008) New Zealand mountaineer, explorer and philanthropist. On 29 May 1953, Hillary and Nepalese Sherpa mountaineer Tenzing Norgay became the

(1919 - 2008) New Zealand mountaineer, explorer and philanthropist. On May 29, 1953, Hillary and Nepalese Sherpa mountaineer Tenzing Norgay became the

A good collection of ten pieces relative to their 1955-58 Antarctic expedition making the first successful overland crossing of the continent. The gro

(1856 - 1920) American polar explorer who was the first man to attain the North Pole, arriving by sled on April 6, 1909. A.L.S. "Peary" wi...

(1856 - 1920) American polar explorer who was the first man to attain the North Pole, arriving by sled on April 6, 1909. Bold signature on a small car

(1841 - 1904) British journalist and explorer who discovered Dr. Livingstone at Ujiji. Bold sentiment and signature penned on a small card, in full:...

(1841 - 1904) British journalist and explorer who discovered Dr. Livingstone at Ujiji. A.L.S. 1p. 8vo., Dec. 27, 1902 to a lady concerning British pol

(1896-1991) American air force major and pioneering aviator who served in both World Wars I and II; best remembered for his 1924 flight around the wor

(1897-1937) American aviator, the first woman to cross the Atlantic, first solo across the Atlantic and first Hawaii-Mainland solo; lost in an around-

(1897 - 1937) American aviator, the first woman to cross the Atlantic, first solo across the Atlantic and first Hawaii-Mainland solo; lost in an aroun

(1888-1938) Pioneering German aviator, the pilot of the first trans-Atlantic flight in the East-West direction. Rare S.P. 4" x 6" sepia pr...

(1834 - 1906) American aviation pioneer who explored the possibility of flight by heavier-than-air machines and actually succeeded in inventing such a

(1834 - 1906) American aviation pioneer who explored the possibility of flight by heavier-than-air machines and actually succeeded in inventing such a

(1834 - 1906) American aviation pioneer who explored the possibility of flight by heavier-than-air machines and actually succeeded in inventing such a

(1902-1974) American aviator who, in his plane, The Spirit of St. Louis, was the first to fly solo non-stop across the Atlantic Ocean. Fine signed boo

A section of fabric from the Wright Flyer which made the first heavier-than-air flight at Kitty Hawk, N.C. on Dec. 17, 1903. The fabric measures 1 3/4

A fantastic relic, a 2" x 2" piece of the brown exterior protective fabric removed from The Chicago, the flag plane of the first round-the...

(1871 - 1948) American inventor and a pioneer of flight, Wright, with his brother Wilbur, made the first succesful flight of a motor-driven airplane.

Lot of three D.S.s, each 1p. 4to., New York, 1929 and 1930, all commercial documents on the letterhead of Churchill-Hall, Inc. Two of the documents ar

A collection of five pieces including Zeppelin commander HUGO ECKNER signature on a 1 3/4" x 3" card (with two tiny pieces of ribbon affix...

Fascinating business proposal contained within the stock prospectus issued by O'Connor Transatlantic Airways, 8pp. legal folio, New York, 1928. ...

Fascinating original in wash or watercolor painting used for a proposal to illuminate a landing strip at night, executed on a 13 3/4" x 8"...

An interesting vintage photo album assembled in New Jersey between 1929-1931 and filled with approx. 35 small personal photographs of with some aviati

Three excellent drawing of very early hydrogen gas airships, each 13 1/2" x 7 1/2", skilled original pen and ink drawings of various airsh...

Very early printed life insurance form issued by The Travelers Insurance Co., Hartford, 2pp. 5 3/4" x 12 1/4", an Aviation Accident Ticket...

Incredible collection of Apollo astronaut signatures, gathered in a "shadow box" measuring 20" x 25". The signatures are present...

Neil Armstrong's signed 1947 high school yearbook (b. 1930) American astronaut and commander of the Apollo 11 mission, the first man to walk on...

(b. 1930) American astronaut and commander of the Apollo 11 mission, the first man to walk on the Moon. T.L.S. "Neil" on University of Cin...

Apollo 10 commemorative postal cover picturing the crew of Apollo 10, mission emblem and lunar spacecraft, with Apollo 8 stamp canceled at Kennedy Spa

Lot of three items siogned by early astronauts, includes: AL WORDEN S.P. 8" x 10" color, a half-length view in pressure suit, inscribed: &...

S.P. 8" x 10" color, a later copy of a vintage NASA photo of CHARLES CONRAD, JR. and GORDON COOPER in pressure suits prior to their flight...

S.P 8" x 10" b/w, a fine image of CHARLES CONRAD, JR. and RICHARD GORDON on the flight deck of the recovery carrier following their return...

(b. 1930) American astronaut and pilot of the Apollo 11 lunar module who walked the Moon with Neil Armstrong. A group of three S.P.'s each in 8&...

(b. 1930) American astronaut and pilot of the Apollo 11 lunar module who walked the moon with Neil Armstrong. His hardcover volume Magnificent Desolat

(b. 1925) American astronaut, America's second man in space. Fine S.P. 8" x 10" color, a great standing shot of Carpenter in space sui...

(b. 1925) American astronaut, America's second man in space. Fine S.P. 8" x 10" color, a great standing shot of Carpenter in space sui...

(b. 1925) American astronaut, America's second man in space. Fine S.P. 8" x 10" color, a great standing shot of Carpenter in space sui...

(b. 1930) American astronaut, Command Module pilot for the Apollo 11 mission. Excellent S.P. 8" x 10" color, shows Collins in a space suit...

(b. 1927) American astronaut, a member of the original seven Mercury astronauts, commander of Gemini 5. T.Q.S., 1p. 8vo., a prayer signed by Cooper du

(b. 1935) American astronaut who flew on the Apollo 16 mission, one of only twelve to walk on the moon. Superb S.P. 10" x 8" color, a fant...