RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts featuring Presidents and Animation

American pilot and physicist (1921-1966) who reached the edge of outer space on two separate X-15 aircraft flights in 1963; he tragically passed away

Appealing 1:25 scale model replica of the Mercury space capsule Aurora by Toys and Models Corporation. The impressively detailed capsule measures 3 x

Very early TLS signed “Virgil I. Grissom,” one page, 8 x 10.5, NASA letterhead, July 31, 1961. Letter to Werner Pfister, in full: "Thank you fo...

TLS signed “Virgil I. Grissom,” one page, 8 x 10, Project Mercury letterhead, March 31, 1961. Letter to Ken Browne in Arizona, in part: "Betty ...

Color vintage 10 x 8 photo of the Mercury astronauts posing in front of an Air Force jet at Langley on January 20, 1961, signed vertically in ink and

Remarkable official color glossy 10 x 8 red-numbered NASA photo of the Apollo 1 prime crew posing in their blue flight suits with a model of the ill-f

Immensely desirable Apollo 11 ‘Type 1' crew insurance postal cover with a color cachet of lunar surface activities, postmarked at Houston on Jul...

Hugely sought-after official color 10 x 8 NASA lithograph of the crew of the historic Apollo 11 mission posing together in their white space suits aga

Special edition of Look Magazine from 1969 honoring the Apollo 11 mission, 10.5 x 13.25, signed and inscribed by Armstrong on an inside page bearing p

Very desirable FDC with a cachet honoring the Apollo 11 mission and 'Man's First Landing on the Moon,' postmarked July 20, 1969, the dat...

Rare German-language glossy 5.75 x 4.25 postcard honoring the Apollo 11 mission, postmarked in Berlin on October 13, 1969, signed in black felt tip,...

Sought-after Apollo 11 'Type 3' insurance cover, 6.5 x 3.5, with a color cachet of the mission insignia and a July 16, 1969, Kennedy Space C...

ALS, one page, 5.25 x 8, NASA letterhead, no date. Letter to "Mr. Glass," in full: "The dates of my 7 X-15 flights can be obtained fr...

Desirable uninscribed official color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of Armstrong posing in his white space suit against a lunar background, signed in blue fel

Belgian souvenir postal sheet featuring a 20F stamp honoring the Apollo 11 astronauts, 3.75 x 5, neatly signed in crisp ballpoint by Neil Armstrong. A

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Armstrong in a suit and tie, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip, "To Paul Pearson—Neil Armstrong." In fine condi...

Official color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of CDR Armstrong posing in his white space suit against a lunar backdrop, signed and inscribed in black felt tip

Scarce Apollo 11 Mission Profile card, 3.5 x 6.5, signed in black felt tip by Neil Armstrong. The card features information text relative to the missi

Color glossy 3.5 x 3.5 candid photo of a NASA worker seated atop a Command Service Module, signed on the reverse in blue felt tip, "Neil Armstr...

FDC with a cachet honoring American accomplishments in space, postmarked September 29, 1967, bearing a small affixed image of Armstrong and four 5-cen

TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, NASA letterhead, August 28, 1969. Letter to George L. Coleman of the Bay Bank and Trust Company, in full: "Thank you v...

Very desirable framed Apollo 17 display highlighted by a limited edition triangular .5 x .25 swatch of tape bearing actual moon dust from the final Ap

Karol J. Bobko’s Shuttle-era mustard-color cotton flight suit, no size but likely medium/large, with an official ‘meatball’ NASA patch sewn on the rig

Official color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of the 35 astronaut candidates selected as part of NASA group eight in 1978, signed in ink or felt tip by all pi

Two first edition books—Magnificent Desolation and Reaching for the Moon—both hardcover with dust jacket, both signed on an opening page in blue or bl

Official color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of Apollo 11 LMP Buzz Aldrin wearing his white space suit against a lunar backdrop, signed and inscribed in blac

Scarce official glossy 4.25 x 5 NASA photo of Aldrin as a new member of NASA Astronaut Group 3, signed in black ink, "Best wishes, Edwin E. Ald...

TLS signed “William A. Anders,” one page, 8 x 10.5, NASA letterhead, October 8, 1964. Letter to Ken Browne, in part: "I think all of our group ...

Rare official NASA public relations contingency plan for Apollo 11, numbered 1 of 100 and belonging to Public Relations Director Lt. Col. Walter Penni

Apollo 12 recovery cover with a cachet honoring the Pacific U.S. Navy Recovery Force, postmarked aboard the USS Hornet on November 24, 1969, signed in

Information card for the Apollo 12 mission with mission insignia, 6 x 3.5, signed in black felt tip, "Charles Conrad, Jr.," "Dick Gor...

Commemorative cover with a cachet honoring the successful splashdown of the Apollo 12 'Yankee Clipper,' postmarked on the recovery date of N...

Commemorative cover with a cachet honoring the Paris Air Show of 1971, signed in black ballpoint by Edgar Mitchell, in blue ballpoint by Alan Shepard,

Uncommon FDC from RCA, 9.5 x 4, with a cachet honoring the Apollo 15 crew and the RCA contributions to the Apollo Program, signed in black felt tip by

Very appealing original watercolor painting by Apollo 11 astronaut Michael Collins entitled 'Guarding the Crab Pot,' 15.5 x 11.5, which depi...

Choice color semi-glossy 8 x 10 photo of Collins posing in his white space suit against a lunar background, signed in blue felt tip, "Mike Coll...

Choice color glossy 8 x 10 photo of the Saturn V rocket blasting its way into space, signed in silver ink, "Michael Collins, Apollo XI CMP, Jul...

Commemorative cover with a stamped cachet honoring the Apollo 11 crew's receipt of "Marquette University's first Pere Marquette discove...

Color satin-finish 20 x 16 photo of the Lunar Module Eagle making its ascent from the moon during the Apollo 11 mission, nicely signed in silver ink,

Original watercolor painting by Apollo astronaut Michael Collins entitled 'Beach Party,' 10.75 x 15, which depicts sandy footprints, four ca...

Choice color satin-finish 20 x 16 photo of Conrad on the lunar surface with the American flag, neatly signed in gold ink, "Charles Conrad, Apol...

Textured matte-finish 3.75 x 5.75 photo of Yuri Gagarin in uniform, neatly signed in the lower border in fountain pen. In very fine condition. Encapsu

Color glossy 8 x 10.25 cardstock photo of Glenn wearing a suit and bow tie, with his lapel bearing a Mercury 7 logo pin, signed in black ballpoint, ...

Color satin-finish 16 x 20 photo collage of the Apollo 13 launch, the crippled service module, the lunar module Aquarius, and the successful splashdow

Official color 10 x 8 NASA lithograph of Irwin saluting the American flag at the Apollo 15 landing site, signed in black felt tip, "Jim Irwin,&...

Beautiful original painting by Voskhod 2 spacewalker Alexei Leonov entitled 'Over the Aral Sea," accomplished in gouache on a 21 x 13 sheet...

Official glossy 10 x 8 numbered NASA photo of the Apollo 10 flight directors, signed in black ballpoint or felt tip, "Pete Frank," "G...

Official Rawlings Major League baseball signed on the sweet spot in black ballpoint by Edgar Mitchell, who adds to three side panels: "Apollo 1...

Color satin-finish 9.75 x 8 full-length photo of Edgar Mitchell standing next to the American flag on the lunar surface, signed in black felt tip, &...

FDC bearing the 1967 Gemini Twin Space stamps, postmarked on the issue date of September 29, 1967, signed in various ink types by Gene Cernan, Charlie

Signed book: Moon Shot. First edition. Atlanta, GA: Turner Publishing, 1994. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.5 x 9.25, 383 pages. Signed on the title pa

Satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Shepard in his Mercury suit, prominently signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with slight rippling to the upper le

ALS signed “Donald K. Slayton, Capt. USAF,” one page, 8 x 10, Project Mercury letterhead, March 15, 1960. Letter to Ken Browne, in part: "Thank...

TLS signed “Donald K. Slayton,” one page, 8 x 10.5, NASA letterhead, August 6, 1962. Letter to Ken Browne, in part: "As you probably know by no...

Uncommon grouping of 12 original glossy photos commemorating the historic flight of Soyuz 15, ranging in size from 4.5 x 6.25 to 8.75 x 5, each affixe

Sought-after color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Young leaping off the lunar surface and saluting the American flag, signed nicely in silver ink, “John

German writer and book illustrator, graphic designer, and painter (1879–1958). ALS in German, one page, 5.25 x 7, February 26, 1904. Letter to an unna

French realist artist and sculptor (1822–1899) known for her paintings of animals. ALS in French, signed “R. Bonheur,” four pages on two adjoining she

Pioneering Romanian sculptor (1876–1957) whose art emphasizes clean geometrical lines that balance forms inherent in his materials with the symbolic a

American artist, author, and traveler (1796–1872) best known for his Indian Gallery, a monumental collection of paintings documenting the quickly vani

Extremely rare partly-printed DS, signed three times, “Mary S. Cassatt,” one page both sides, 8 x 10, February 28, 1876. Customs declaration allowing

Signed book: The World of Salvador Dali. First edition. NY: Harper & Row, 1962. Hardcover with dust jacket, 10.5 x 12, 228 pages. Enthusiastical...

Program for the 1941–42 season of the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo, 56 pages, 9.25 x 12.25, signed on the front cover in black crayon, "Dali.&qu...

Painter and illustrator (1832-1883) known for his illustrated editions of books by Rabelais, Balzac, Dante, Milton, and others. ALS in French, signed

American sculptor (1850–1931) best known for his monumental historical works, most notably the sculpture that forms the centerpiece of the Lincoln Mem

Visionary American architect, inventor, writer, and philosopher (1895–1983) perhaps best known for inventing the geodesic dome, one of the signal deve

English portrait and landscape painter (1727–1788) considered to be one of the most important portraitists of the 18th century. ALS signed “Tho: Gains

American artist (1928–2018) associated with the pop art movement, known for his iconic "LOVE" design. Catalog for a Robert Indiana show at...

Highly desirable limited edition cast bronze sculpture entitled "Pony Express III" by Harry Jackson, presented to Congressman Ralph Hardin...

Leading English portrait painter (1769–1830) who served as the fourth president of the Royal Academy. ALS signed “Tho's Lawrence,” one page both...

ALS in French, one page on a 5.5 x 4.25 postcard of his painting 'Le Jockey Perdu,' January 6, 1964. Letter to a lady, in part (translated):...

Russian painter (1879–1935) who was a pioneer of geometric abstract art and the originator of the avant-garde Suprematist movement. ALS in Russian, tw

Italian sculptor (1908–1991) best known for his religious works in bronze. Collection of eight letters in Italian, comprised of four LSs and four TLSs

ALS in French, signed “H. Matisse,” one page, 8.25 x 10.5, January 20, 1949. Letter concerning a collaboration with novelist Colette. In part (transla

Noted English painter and illustrator (1829–1896) who was one of the founders of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood. Two letters by Millais: an ALS, four

ALS in French, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 4 x 6.5, [February 20, 1893]. Letter to his wife Alice, written from Rouen while working on his cat

Renowned American painter (1778–1860) regarded as one of the finest portrait artists of his day, most famous for his paintings of George Washington an

Primitive unsigned original black felt tip sketch of a man with raised arm accomplished by Pablo Picasso on the reverse of a 6.25 x 2.75 check made ou

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

Foremost portraitist (1755–1828) of the American Revolution, remembered for his paintings of George Washington, including the 'unfinished portra...

Distinguished American-born artist (1856–1925) who spent most of his career as an expatriate in Europe. While he painted a variety of subjects in vari

ALS in French, one page, 4.5 x 6.25, June 3, 1913. Letter to art dealer Roland Knoedler, which finds Rodin scheduling a meeting for Knoedler to purcha

Dutch-Indonesian painter (1858–1928) who worked in various styles, including Symbolism and Art Noveau. ALS signed "J. Th. Toorop," one pag...

Distinguished American painter (1756–1843) best known for his vivid historical scenes, and in particular for his epic canvas 'Declaration of Ind...

Distinguished Anglo-American artist (1738–1820) best known for his large-scale paintings of historical scenes. ALS signed “Benj'n West,” one pag...

Pioneering and influential American-born artist (1834–1903), best known for his distinctively evocative portraits, city-scenes, and landscapes. ALS si

Handwritten manuscript by Frank Lloyd Wright, unsigned, two pages (one measuring 8 x 7.25 and the other 8 x 10.5, affixed together at the top), no dat

ALS signed “Frank,” six pages on four sheets, 8 x 10, The Imperial Hotel letterhead, no date but circa 1919. Long letter to his wife Miriam, written f

Dutch painter (1836–1912) famed for his exotic portrayals of the luxury and decadence of antiquity. ALS signed “L. Alma-Tadema,” one page, 3.75 x 6, p

Renowned American artist (1889–1975) whose distinctive 'regionalist' style made him one of the most influential figures in American art duri...

English artist and an author (1850–1934) known for his portraits in the Pre-Raphaelite style. ALS, one page, 3.75 x 5.75, personal letterhead, June 19

American pulp fantasy, science fiction and horror illustrator (1914-1971) who was inducted into the Science Fiction Hall of Fame in 2012. Highly detai

French fashion designer (1927-2018) who founded the House of Givenchy in 1952, famous for designing clothes for the likes of Audrey Hepburn and Jacque

English painter (1827–1910) who was one of the founders of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood. Bold ink signature, "W. Holman Hunt,” on an off-whi...

Famed American artist (1824–1906) who earned the moniker the 'American Rembrandt' for his skillful portraits and genre scenes. ALS, one page...

American painter, muralist, stained glass window maker, decorator, and writer (1835–1910) renowned for his pioneering use of opalescent glass. ALS sig

Color glossy 8 x 11.5 photo of Lagerfeld in his distinctive dark sunglasses, signed in gold ink. In fine condition.

English painter and sculptor (1802–1873) best known for his animal-inspired artwork; his most famous works are the lion sculptures in Trafalgar Square

English painter and sculptor (1830–1896) associated with the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood. Two letters by Leighton: an ALS signed "Always yours i...

French Classicist painter and sculptor famous for his depictions of Napoleon and his armies (1815–1891). ALS in French, signed “E. Meissonier,” one pa