RR Auction: Fine Autographs & Artifacts

Early glossy 10 x 8 photo of Armstrong and five other X-15 pilots gathered around one of their aircraft, signed vertically in fountain pen by Neil Arm

Highly desirable uninscribed official color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of Armstrong posing in his white space suit against a lunar background, signed in b

Collection of correspondence from Armstrong and his wife, in the form of Christmas cards, all to the same recipient, as well as assorted unsigned item

Program from the Sam Houston Area Council Boy Scouts of America 1978 Volunteer Recognition Dinner, held on May 22, 1978, at the Galleria Plaza Hotel,

Official color 7.25 x 9.25 NASA photo of Armstrong posing in his white space suit against a lunar background, signed and inscribed in black felt tip,

Official color 20.75 x 16.75 NASA lithograph number AP 1107, entitled ‘Armstrong & Aldrin Planting Old Glory on the Moon,’ signed and inscribed ...

Very nice color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Aldrin walking on the lunar surface, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with two spots of adhesi

Proof sheet for the 1997 edition of Who’s Who, one page, 8.25 x 11.75, with a printed biography of Aldrin in the middle, and a request for any further

Archive of 11 items from a 1984 NASA presentation on Lunar Surface Return, each 8.5 x 11 or 11 x 8.5, used by Aldrin during a presentation at the Lynd

Iconic color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Aldrin on the lunar surface, signed in blue felt tip by Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins. In very fine condit

Charming original watercolor still life painting of fruits and vegetables on a table, 20 x 14, signed in black ink, “Michael Collins I ’07.” In condit

Commemorative cover with a cachet honoring the United States in space, signed in black ink and ballpoint by Jack Swigert, James Lovell, and Fred Haise

Uncommon Apollo 15 postal cover, 6.5 x 3.75, numbered 298 of 300, carried to the lunar surface aboard the Falcon, signed in the lower left corner by c

Flown sterling ‘Silver Snoopy’ pin, ‘Type IV’ carried on board Apollo 15, and carried in the pocket of Dave Scott’s space suit during all three missio

Flown American flag, 5.5 x 4, carried to the South Pole in 1970, and flown to lunar orbit during the Apollo 15 mission. Flag is signed on three white

Dave Scott’s printed Aeronautics and Space Report of the President, 1973 Activities, 8 x 10, 131 pages. Report was made for President Richard Nixon to

Scarce Apollo Block I simulator-used Command Module Flight Director Attitude Indicator (FDAI). Unit is contained in its original housing and measures

Complete flown Command Service Module Updates checklist carried aboard Apollo 17, used by the entire crew and heavily annotated by Harrison Schmitt or

Apollo Block II Command Module panel 229. Panel measures 6.25 x 4 x 14 and is fitted with seven rows of labeled buttons. One pair is labeled “Main Rel

Fabric American flag, 5.5 x 4.25, flown aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis on the STS-66 mission from November 3–14, 1994. The flag is affixed to a 16.

Collection of 13 color lithographs, 15 x 12 and 12 x 15, issued by North American Aviation, Inc. Seven of the lithos depict Apollo-related scenes incl

Set of seven color lithographs, 11 x 17 and 17 x 11, depicting projects completed by McDonnell for the US government, including the Gemini Spacecraft

NASA book: The Martian Landscape. Washington, DC: US Government Printing Office, 1978. Hardcover, 11.25 x 14.25, 160 pages. In fine condition, with li

Russian physicist (1857–1935) who pioneered the study of rocketry and cosmonautics and whose discoveries were of crucial importance in the development

Apollo 7 launch day postal cover with an affixed cachet honoring the mission, signed in blue and black ink by Wally Schirra, Walt Cunningham, and Donn

Satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Duke speaking into his headset at the mission control center, signed in blue felt tip, “‘We copy you down eagle’!, Charli

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Aldrin posing in his white space suit, signed in blue felt tip, “We Came in Peace, Buzz Aldrin, Apollo XI.” In very

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Collins posing in his white space suit, signed in blue felt tip, “Mike Collins.” In very fine condition.

Official color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of the Apollo 12 crew in their space suits, signed in blue and black ink by Charles Conrad, Dick Gordon, and Ala

Exceptional color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Bean making adjustments to the lunar lander during the Apollo 12 mission, signed in silver ink, “An isl

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Lovell posing in his white space suit, signed in blue felt tip, “Houston we have a problem, James Lovell, Apollo 13

Remarkable color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Earth taken during the Apollo 13 mission, signed in gold ink, “Our view of home from the lifeboat ‘Aquar

Color 10 x 8 NASA lithograph of Irwin saluting the American flag during his mission, signed in black felt tip beneath a pre-printed sentiment. An irre

Apollo 15 launch day cover with a cachet of the mission emblem, signed in black felt tip by Irwin. Notation on the reverse of cover reads, “Irwin auto

Color satin-finish 16 x 20 photo of the Apollo 17 space craft bathed in spotlights on the launch pad, signed in gold ink, “The magnificent Saturn V th

Captivating color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Cernan holding the American flag, with a miniscule Earth in the background, signed in silver ink, “Gene

Mission specialist on STS-107, Space Shuttle Columbia’s fatal mission. Color 8 x 10 NASA photo of Brown, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “Marg

Challenger STS-51-L launch day postal cover with a stamped cachet honoring the tragic mission, signed in black felt tip, “S. Christa McAuliffe.” In fi

American teacher who participated in the Teacher in Space program as the backup to Christa McAuliffe for the ill-fated STS-51-L and went on to fly on

Ink signature, “John J. Audubon,” on an off-white 6.25 x 1 slip clipped from the conclusion of a letter. Double-matted and framed with an engraved por

Swiss architect, artist, and industrial designer (1908–1994) known for his modernist precision. Unusual set of unsigned pencil sketches by Bill on thr

Desirable matte-finish 9.75 x 12.75 photo of Mount Rushmore from afar just after finishing George Washington’s face, boldly signed and inscribed in fo

Architect, writer, and stage designer (1866–1946). ALS, one page, 6 x 7.75, personal letterhead, June 28, [1931]. Letter to literary and art critic Le

Noted Hungarian photographer, sculptor, writer, and filmmaker (1899–1984). TLS in French, one page, 8.25 x 5.25, personal letterhead, August 24, 1971.

Important French painter (1882–1963) who, along with Picasso, was one of the seminal figures in the development of Cubism. Uncommon color 6 x 4 postca

French sculptor and painter (1827–1875) from whom Napoleon III commissioned many works. ALS in French, one page, 5 x 8, July 4, 1866. Letter to the ar

Italian painter (1881–1966) associated with Futurism. ALS in Italian, one page, 5.75 x 9, L’Ambrosiano letterhead, Forte dei Marmi, July 22, 1936. Let

Program for an exhibition held in 1996 at the Equitable Gallery, 6 x 8.5, featuring four fold-out images, signed and inscribed on the front in black f

Full sheet of 15 stamps featuring ‘Issachar’ from Chagall’s twelve tribes of Israel series, 9 x 7.5, signed in the upper border in blue felt tip, “Mar

Uncommon color 5.75 x 3.5 postcard depicting Dufy’s painting entitled ‘The Paddock at Deauville,’ boldly signed in the lower border in fountain pen, “

Color 8.75 x 11.75 book photo of Dali’s 1940 surrealist work entitled ‘Slave Market with the Apparition of the Invisible Bust of Voltaire,’ prominentl

Scarce DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, January 22, 1968. Dali agrees to a Music Images commission to “paint a watercolor to be used primarily as a cover of a

Signed book: Dali on Modern Art: The Cuckolds of Antiquated Modern Art. First edition in English, translated by Haakon M. Chevalier. NY: The Dial Pres

French printmaker, caricaturist, painter, and sculptor (1808–1879). ALS in French, signed “H. Daumier,” one page, 5.25 x 8.25, April 4, 1850. Letter t

French master of the Neoclassical style (1748–1825). Rare ALS in French, signed “David,” one page, 7.25 x 9, August 9, 1790. Written to the Count d’An

Prominent realist painter considered one of the most important American artists (1844–1916). Exceedingly rare ALS, one page, 5.5 x 6.75, February 17,

Prominent realist painter considered one of the most important American artists (1844–1916). Ink signature, “Thomas Eakins,” on an off-white 3.5 x 1.7

A Very Special Christmas album signed vertically on the front cover in black felt tip, “K. Haring 88.” Slight rippling and scattered creases to covers

Great color offset lithograph for Haring's 1989 show at the Tony Shafrazi Gallery, 33.5 x 24.5, signed and inscribed at the bottom in black ink,...

ADS, one page, 9 x 5.75, November 4, 1898. Homer confirms the receipt of a payment. In full: “Received Scarboro, Me, Nov 4, 1898, From Mr Thos B. Clar

Belgian symbolist painter (1858–1921). ALS in French, penned on both sides of a 4.5 x 3.5 black-bordered card, 1900. Untranslated letter mentioning th

TLS in French, one page, 8.25 x 10.5, Iris Clert letterhead, April 29, 1958. An open letter to the Prefect of the Seine. In full (translated): “An unj

ALS in French, one page, 5.25 x 8.25, Giverny par Vernon letterhead, February 4, 1898. Letter to bookseller and art editor Henry Floury, ordering seve

Norwegian artist (1863–1944) whose brooding, anguished paintings and graphic works, based on personal grief and obsessions, were instrumental in the d

DS, signed “G. O’K.” and “Georgia O’Keeffe,” one page, 8.5 x 11, August 27, 1971. Document sent to her sister, Anita O’Keeffe Young, regarding the fut

Remarkable ALS in French, signed “C. Pissarro,” one page, 4.5 x 7, May 4, 1898. Letter to fellow painter Claude Monet. In full (translated): “I learne

Exceptional matte-finish 7 x 9.25 photo of the great artist hoisting a young child onto his shoulder, signed and inscribed in black ink, “Pour mon che

ALS, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.25 x 6.75, no date. Letter to Joel Burdick, describing and sketching an improved design for a medical stret

ALS signed “John S. Sargent,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, December 20. Letter to his model Flora Priestly, in part: “The sad event tha

German actor and playwright (1771–1834) who invented the printing technique of lithography in 1796. Third-person ALS in French, signed within the text

French neo-impressionist painter (1863–1935) who, working with Georges Seurat, helped develop the Pointillist style. ALS in French, one page both side

Iconic exhibition book showing his artwork entitled ‘Red Elvis, 1962,’ 8 x 10.25, boldly signed and inscribed along the bottom in black felt tip, “Rob

Ukrainian abstract sculptor (1887–1964) who veered away from the traditional form of neo-classical sculpture to implement the use of negative space to

Signed book: An Autobiography. First edition, later printing. NY: Random House, 1993. Hardcover with dust jacket, 11.25 x 14.25, 250 pages. Signed and

Exhibit catalog from a show at the Pierre Matisse Gallery in New York in late 1969, 7 x 9.25, 44 pages, nicely signed on the title page in black felt

Artist (1826–1900) who was a central figure in the Hudson River School of American landscape painters. Ink signature, “New York, Nov. 11th 1885, Yours

Japanese painter and printmaker (1886–1968) whose work combined Japanese techniques with Western style. Untranslated ANS in French, signed “Foujita,”

Japanese painter and printmaker (1886–1968) whose work combined Japanese techniques with Western style. ALS in French, signed “Foujita,” one page, 5.2

American multimedia artist best known for his colorful pop-art constructions depicting frenetic scenes of modern urban life (born 1937). Two exhibitio

Two books: a hardcover first edition of Annie Leibovitz: Photographs, signed and inscribed on the title page in black felt tip; and a hardcover editio

Noted English painter and illustrator (1829–1896). ALS, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, December 5, 1879. Letter to art dealer and collec

Glossy 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo of Moore, signed in the lower border in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a tiny tear and minor creasing

Czech-American sculptor and educator (1879–1965) who created more than four hundred works during his career. Matte-finish 7.5 x 9.5 portrait of Polase

Signed book: Willie Was Different: The Tale of an Ugly Thrushling. Later printing. NY: Funk & Wagnalls, 1969. Hardcover with dust jacket, 7.25 x...

British architect (born 1933) noted for his modernist and functionalist designs in high-tech architecture. Signed book: Richard Rogers: A Biography. F

Felt tip signature, “Andy Warhol,” on a white 8.25 x 11.75 sheet. In fine condition, with a central horizontal fold passing through a single letter of

Highly desirable signed book: The Baronet & the Butterfly. Large paper limited edition in its original binding, numbered 34/250. NY: R. H. Russe...

Signed book: Dry Brush and Pencil Drawings. Greenwich, CT: New York Graphic Society, 1963. Hardcover with dust jacket, 11.25 x 9, 73 pages, signed on

Original vintage signed and inscribed full-length felt tip sketch of Wednesday Addams on an off-white 4.25 x 11 sheet, signed and inscribed, “For Fath

Two classic ink and watercolor sketches of Steve Canyon and Summer Smith Olson drawn by Caniff on individual off-white 10 x 13.75 sheets, both stylist

Early and original complete comic strip, signed “R. Crumb,” on both sides of a 6.75 x 8.5 off-white lightly lined sheet, titled “A Sad Comic Strip,” d

Personal check, 8.25 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Disney, “Walter E. Disney,” payable to New England Life Insur. Co. for $1059.50, st

Famous Belgian cartoonist (1907–1983) best known for his comic book series The Adventures of Tintin. A pre-printed sketch of Tintin and Milou on an of

Sought-after ballpoint sketch of Snoopy bounding forward, drawn by Schulz on a pink 4.75 x 4.25 sheet, signed in blue ballpoint, “Every best wish—Char

American cartoonist (born 1930) best known for his drawings for The New Yorker. Signed book: Everybody’s Favorite Duck. First edition, first printing.

ALS signed “Jimmy,” one page, 8.25 x 11.5, December 30, 1971. In full: “This will reach you after the year has begun, and I’m shamefully late with thi

ALS, one page, 8.25 x 10.5, May 2, 1966. Letter to Herr Friedrich, in part: “Thank you for the copies of Die Welt der Literatur and for your kind invi

Signed book: Lasky Hra Osudna [Fateful Game of Love]. Prague: Aventinum, 1922. Softcover, 4.25 x 6.75, 48 pages. Signed on the title page in fountain

ANS signed “Buk,” at the conclusion of an autograph request written to him, one page, 8.25 x 11.75, January 29, 1984. In full: “Ah, shit, Gerard, I ca

Unusual handwritten manuscript, unsigned, one page both sides, 7.75 x 9.75, no date but probably circa 1935–36. A poem entitled “Pussy: A Pussy Cat’s