RR Auction: Fine Autographs & Artifacts

Exceptional assortment of books from the collection of NASA engineer Max Faget, the designer of the Mercury capsule, comprised entirely of space-relat

Collection of eight items signed by members of the various STS-41 missions, including: an official color 10 x 8 NASA lithograph of the STS-41-G crew,

Three items: an FDC, 6.5 x 3.5, with a cachet honoring the crews of the Apollo-Soyuz mission, signed in black felt tip by Alexei Leonov; a Russian pos

Set of ten items signed by various cosmonauts, including: four color postcard photos, each 4 x 5.75, individually signed in ink and ballpoint by Gherm

Set of seven items: five color postcard photos, each 4 x 6.5, individually signed in ballpoint by Georgy Beregovoy, Vladimir Shatalov, Aleksei Yelisey

Matte-finish 3.5 x 4.75 head-and-shoulders photo of Gagarin in uniform, signed in blue ink. In fine condition, with a brush to the end of the signatur

A small section of a flown Eagle Picher battery on a metal plate bearing the company’s logo, engraved on the reverse, “Piece of EP Battery, Flight of

Flown unused two-sided checklist page carried on board Gemini 12, 5 x 8, from the ‘Procedures S/N 122’ flight-log flown on the mission, captioned “Fli

Flown sterling silver Apollo 9 Robbins medal with a raised design of the mission insignia on the face, approximately 1? in diameter, engraved with the

An engineering mock-up of Skylab control panel #16, nearly identical to the flight version launched in the Skylab Workshop during May 1973. The panel

Shuttle MSK/CSL (Manual Selection Keyboard/Console) Unit. This NASA/JSC Mission Control Center (MCC) ground support hardware component measuring 10.75

Flown Hasselblad film canister carried on the Salyut-4 spacecraft from December 26, 1974, to February 9, 1975, measuring 3.75 x 3.5 x 2, serial number

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Cooper in his Mercury spacesuit, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with a JSA label affixed to the reverse. Accompani

Two items: a commemorative cover honoring the first US orbital flight made by Glenn aboard the Friendship 7 on February 20, 1962, signed in black ink;

TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, no date. In part: “The idea of taking a few commemorative medallions aboard Apollo 7 was to provide a la

TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, NASA letterhead, no date. Letter to Fred Nahas, in part: “Thanks very much for sending me a copy of your letter to Senator Ch

Official 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of the Apollo 8 crew, signed in black felt tip by Borman. In fine condition, with a JSA label affixed to the reverse.

Set of four photos depicting McDivitt at various points of the Apollo 9 mission, 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, each signed in felt tip. In overall fine condition

Two official 8 x 10 NASA lithographs of Apollo 9 astronaut Rusty Schweickart posing in his white space suit, one signed in black ink and the other in

Two color satin-finish 8 x 10 photos, one from his Gemini 8 mission and the other from Apollo 9, each signed in blue felt tip. In overall fine conditi

Set of four color photos showing crew members of Apollo 10, including two official NASA portraits, ranging in size from 8 x 10 to 10.5 x 7.5, three ar

Color satin-finish 11 x 14 photo of Aldrin standing on the lunar surface, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with slight creasing to upper le

Color satin-finish 7.5 x 9 photo of Aldrin posing in his white space suit with the moon in the background, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition

Three items: a pair of Research & Engineering Consultants business checks, both 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Aldrin, dated March and April...

Comprehensive bracket-bound manual entitled “Project Apollo Spacecraft Test and Checkout Procedures,” 653 pages, October 25, 1967, signed on the front

Limited edition color 9 x 12 giclee print on stretched canvas of an Alan Bean painting entitled ‘Jim Irwin, Indomitable Astronaut,’ numbered 48/75, si

Set of three photos of various finishes, 8 x 10.25 and 10 x 8, each individually signed in ink or felt tip by Alan Bean, Charles Conrad, and Richard G

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Bean on the lunar surface during preparation for the ALSEP deployment, signed in gold ink, “Pulling out our plutoni

Glossy 10 x 8 photo of the Apollo 13 capsule, signed in the lower border in black felt tip, “‘Solve the problem. Let’s not make it any worse by guessi

Two items: a TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, NASA letterhead, no date, in full: “I appreciate your generous comments upon the safe landing during the recent

TLS, two pages, 8.5 x 11, Jack Swigert for Congress letterhead, February 19, 1982. In part: “On February 25th I will formally announce my candidacy fo

Apollo 14 launch day postal cover with a stamped cachet honoring the mission, signed in black felt tip, “Edgar Mitchell” and “Stu A. Roosa,” and in bl

Four items: an official color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of Worden posing in his white space suit, signed in black ink, “Best wishes, Al Worden, Apollo 15

Official color 10 x 8 NASA lithograph of Irwin saluting the American flag at the Apollo 15 landing site, signed in black felt tip below a pre-printed

Two photos: an official glossy 8 x 10 NASA photo of Duke peering out of his space helmet, signed in black felt tip, “Charlie Duke, Apollo 16”; and a c

Two photos: a color satin-finish 8.25 x 10 photo of the lunar surface, signed in black felt tip, “Final approach to Apollo XVII lunar landing at Tauru

TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, May 25, 1985. Letter to Tony, in part: “I have decided to start my own business. Motivating and entertai

Five identical official color 10 x 8 NASA lithographs of the moon, each signed in blue or black felt tip by a different Apollo astronaut, including: C

Collection of twelve items, each signed by an Apollo astronaut, including: James Lovell (cover); Alan Bean, Dale Gardner, and Kathryn D. Sullivan (cov

Signed book: The Partnership: A History of the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project. Washington, DC: NASA, 1978. Softcover, 6.75 x 9.75, 560 pages. Signed on the

American astronomer (1906–1997) best known for discovering Pluto in 1930. Official color 10 x 8 NASA lithograph depicting various celestial features o

Two identical books, one of which is signed: Skylab Explores the Earth. Washington, DC: NASA, 1977. Hardcover, 9.5 x 11.5, 517 pages. One is signed on

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of the Skylab 4 crew posing in their white space suits, signed in black felt tip, “Jerry Carr, CDR, Skylab III, (SL-4)

Color matte-finish 13.5 x 10.25 photo of the Space Shuttle Enterprise during its initial Approach and Landing Tests conducted in 1977, affixed to its

Matte-finish 3.5 x 5.5 German postcard photo of Tereshkova in Moscow following her historic mission, signed in Cyrillic in black ink. In fine conditio

Satin-finish 8.25 x 11 close-up photo of Tereshkova, signed in blue felt tip, adding “Vostok–6.” In fine condition.

Italian sculptor (1757–1822) known for his neoclassical marble nudes. ALS in Italian, signed “A. Canova,” one page, 7.25 x 9.5, March 30, 1822. Untran

Signed book: Comte de Lautreamont: Oeuvres Completes. Paris: Librarie Jose Corti, 1938. Softcover, 4.75 x 7.5, 325 pages. Signed and inscribed on the

Prominent Austrian architect and stage designer (1886–1983). Original signed pencil sketch of his “Berghaus” on an off-white 5.75 x 4 album page, sign

ALS in French, signed “Magritte,” one page, 8.5 x 11, March 8, 1939. Untranslated letter sending thanks for an invitation he received and asking about

Collection of items from the collection of photographer Frank J. Merta, primarily consisting of original unsigned photographs, most stamped on the rev

Noted English painter and illustrator (1829–1896). ALS, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, June 5, 1861. Letter to Alfred Lord Tennyson. In

Signed book: Photographs 1920–1934 Paris. Second edition. Hartford: James Thrall Soby, 1935. Comb-bound softcover, 10 x 12, 104 pages. Signed and insc

Austrian painter (1804–1871) who drew inspiration from chivalry, folklore, and the songs of the people. ALS in German, signed “Moritz,” four pages on

Dutch-Indonesian painter (1858–1928) who worked in various styles, including Symbolism and Art Noveau. ALS signed “J. Th. Toorop,” one page, 5.25 x 8.

Dutch-Indonesian painter (1858–1928) who worked in various styles, including Symbolism and Art Noveau. Scarce matte-finish 4.5 x 3 photo of Toorop wor

ALS in French, signed “Henri,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.25 x 6.75, no date. Letter to his mother, Adele de Toulouse-Lautrec, in full (tran

French painter and printmaker (1868–1940). ALS in French, signed “E. Vuillard,” one page, 4.25 x 6.25, no date but postmarked January 28, 1923. Untran

Semi-glossy 4 x 5 photo of Warhol’s famed portrait of Marilyn Monroe, signed vertically in blue felt tip. In fine condition.

Interview magazine from December 1976 featuring an image of Jack Nicholson on the front cover, 11 x 15, signed in the lower border in black felt tip b

Original pencil sketch of a young girl in profile accomplished by Wyeth on an off-white 7.75 x 5.75 sheet, signed and inscribed below, “For Juli, from

Collection of ten items, primarily consisting of postcards along with a couple larger programs and a magazine photo, each signed in felt tip or ballpo

Collection of seven items, consisting of letters, signatures, and envelopes signed by artists and illustrators, including: Peter Newell; Maxfield Parr

ALS in French, signed “Bartholdi,” one page on a 4.5 x 3.5 black-bordered stationery card, no date. Letter to Mr. Goubert. In part (translated): “I tr

Bourke-White Studio business check, 8.5 x 3, filled out in type and signed by Bourke-White, payable to Ethel P. Fratkin for $34, stamp-dated April 17,

Ukrainian Futurist, Neo-Primitivist, and book illustrator (1882–1967) considered ‘the father of Russian Futurism.’ Original ink sketch of a detailed c

Three different color 12 x 17 cardstock photos of their projects ‘The Umbrellas’ and ‘Surrounded Islands,’ each signed in artist’s crayon by Christo a

Signed book: The Girl I Loved. First edition. Indianapolis: The Bobbs-Merrill Company, 1910. Hardcover, 6.5 x 8.75. Signed and inscribed on the title

American landscape artist (1823–1900). ALS signed “J. F. Cropsey,” one page, 4.25 x 6.75, August 17, 1859. Letter to Mrs. Cundell. In part: “Please do

ALS, one page, 7 x 4.5, December 3, 1850. Letter concerning one of his books. In part: “I return the block for ‘Stop Thief’ and I shall feel much obli

Color postcard of Dali’s 1968 work ‘Don Jose's Flower Song,’ 4 x 5.75, signed at the bottom in purple felt tip. In fine condition, with dings to...

French designer (1905–1957) who earned a place as one of most influential figures in 20th-century fashion. Ballpoint signature, “Tian Dior,” on an off

French painter (1877–1953) best known for his colorful depictions of such outdoor social events as regattas and horse races. TLS in French, one page,

British illustrator (1882–1953) known for his colorful work in deluxe editions of classics including fairy tales and stories of Hans Christian Anderse

Signed book: Epstein 1956. Limited edition, numbered 177/200. London: Lion and Unicorn Press, 1956. Hardcover, 11 x 15, 82 pages. Signed inside on a f

Color glossy 6.5 x 4.5 photo of Flagg in near-profile, displayed in a 9 x 8 mat, distinctively signed and inscribed in dark black ink on the mat, “To

Spanish fashion designer and light engineer (1871–1949). ALS in French, one page, 9 x 11.25, May 27, 1935. Untranslated letter to a friend. In very go

Acclaimed Danish painter, poet, filmmaker, and sculptor (born 1938). Original signed ballpoint sketch of a tree stump on a white 6 x 4 card dated Octo

Important German artist (1867–1945) best known for her images of poverty and the effects of war. Untranslated ALS in German, signed “K. Kollwitz,” one

Italian artist (1901–1980) best known for his stylized equestrian sculptures. TLS in French, one page, 5.75 x 8.25, June 15, 1950. Letter to Oliver Si

Notable German sculptor (1777–1857). Untranslated ALS in German, signed “Rauch,” one page both sides, 5.5 x 8.5, August 14, 1850. Show-through from wr

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

German expressionist painter and printmaker (1884–1976) who was a founding member of the artist group Die Brucke. Untranslated ALS in German, signed “

French painter and illustrator (1836–1902) who became famous in London as a genre painter of fashionably dressed women. TLS, one page, 5 x 8, monogram

Signed book: The Golden Age. First edition, limited issue, numbered 130/275. London: John Lane, The Bodley Head, 1928. Hardcover with slipcase, 6.25 x

Postcard of Warhol’s 1962 work ‘Before and After,’ 6 x 4, signed vertically in the left border in blue felt tip. In fine condition.

ALS, one page, 8.5 x 11, Broad Cove Farm letterhead, August 15, 1991. Letter to Mr. Beck, in full: “Many thanks for your fine letter about my painting

Choice DS, signed “Walter E. Disney,” one page, 8.5 x 9.25, June 16, 1936. Document in which Disney commits $10,000 to provide for “the drilling, unde

Signed book: Ave Maria. First edition. NY: Random House, 1940. Hardcover with dust jacket, 7.25 x 10.25. Signed opposite the title page in fountain pe

Unique matte-finish 14 x 11 photo of Disney and Channing with Maurice Chevalier, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Maurice, avec mon appreci

Color 10 x 8 Fox publicity cardstock photo of the Simpson family, inscribed in black felt tip inside a hand-drawn sign above Bart’s head, “Yo, the Bac

Fantastic original ink and gouache sketch of Bugs Bunny in a specialized spacesuit holding a ray gun, accomplished by Jones on an off-white 9 x 11.5 s

Four original hand-painted production cels for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Murakami-Wolf-Swenson, 1987) with character images measuring from 3 x 5 t

Vintage glossy 6.5 x 8.5 photo of Ripley holding a sketch board, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Ruth Rittenhouse, with every good wish of R

Original signed colored pencil sketch of Porky Pig, Bugs Bunny, and Daffy Duck accomplished on an off-white 12.5 x 10.25 sheet of animation paper, sig

Limited edition sericel entitled ‘Take Me Out to the Ballgame,’ numbered 490/1000, 16 x 11.5, depicting Popeye tipping his cap. Signed in black ink by

Limited edition hand-painted animation cel entitled ‘Curtain Call,’ numbered 148/200, 19 x 14, depicting Betty Boop coming out from behind a theatre c

Limited edition hand-painted animation cel entitled ‘Orders Up,’ numbered AP 24/50, 13.75 x 11.75, depicting Popeye and family sitting down for a meal

Excellent collection of 160 books from some of the biggest names in contemporary fiction, mostly hardcover, each signed by the author, including: T. C

Signed book: Fahrenheit 451. First edition. NY: Ballantine, 1953. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.5 x 8, 199 pages. Signed on a free end page in black f