RR Auction Quality Autograph Auction 364

Signed book: We. Later printing. NY: G.P. Putnam’s Sons, 1928. Hardcover, 5.5 x 8.25, 318 pages. Signed in fountain pen on the first free end page, “C

New Hampshire schoolteacher (1948–1986) who was the first teacher in space; she perished, along with all six other crew members, during the Challenger

Color satin-finish 20 x 16 photo of Gemini IV crew members McDivitt and Ed White II, signed in blue felt tip, “’Inside capsule with Ed White’ Jim McDi

Signed book: We Seven. First edition, first printing. NY: Simon and Schuster, 1962. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.75 x 9.5, 352 pages. Signed in ink an

FDC with a cachet honoring Project Mercury, signed in ink by six of the original seven Mercury astronauts: Alan Shepard, John Glenn, Scott Carpenter,

Fantastic original vintage 1959 NASA newsletter detailing progress on the Mercury program, four pages, 8 x 10.5, vertically signed in ballpoint on the

Nine items: black felt tip signatures of Neil Armstrong (ins), Buzz Aldrin (ins), Alan Shepard, and Jim Irwin (ins) on individual sheets; four 5 x 3 c

Four different color 10 x 8 NASA photos, each signed in felt tip by the respective moonwalker pictured: Dave Scott, Charlie Duke, Jim Irwin (with a pr

Six items signed by a total of five moonwalkers. Group consists of: three color 8 x 10 NASA photos, each signed in felt tip by the respective astronau

Commemorative cover, bearing a Space Shuttle cancellation, and an August 12, 1977, Edwards, California, postmark, signed in blue and black ink by 19 e

FDC honoring the Skylab Project, signed in various color ink by 12 NASA Skylab personnel: Curt Toliver (Engineering Manager), Logan Haycraft (Safety,

Philatelic souvenir, 6.5 x 3.75, bearing a cachet honoring rocket pioneers Nebel, Oberth, and von Braun, signed in ink by both Rudolf Nebel and Herman

Significant New York City hotel owner who offered the Orteig Prize of $25,000 in 1919 for the first non-stop transatlantic flight, in either direction

Two items: Signed book: Around the World in Eight Days. First edition. NY: Rand McNally, 1931. Hardcover, 6.25 x 8.75, 304 pages plus appendix. Signed

Commemorative air mail cover with a cachet honoring the New York Aviation Show “under the auspices of Aviator’s Post No. 743,” signed in black ink, “E

Pearl-finish 9.25 x 10.75 photo of a drawing once presented to the Gemini 6 crew, signed in red felt tip by Tom Stafford and blue felt tip by Wally Sc

Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Scott in his space suit posing with a model of a lunar rover, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Shepard’s blast-off, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “To John Alan Shepard.” In fine condition, with a few t

Bank check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Shepard, “Alan B. Shepard, Jr.,” payable to Delaware, Lackawanna & Western for $50.00, Ju

Color 10 x 8 NASA photo of the Apollo 14 lunar module on the moon, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “To Ken–Alan Shepard.” In fine condition.

The last pilot shot down by the Red Baron. In 1935, he set off from Allahabad, India on the second leg of an attempt at the England-Australia record,

First woman in space. She was in space for three days which exceeded the flight time of all American astronauts at the time put together. After her hi

The ‘Three Musketeers of the Air’—Hermann Koehl, James Fitzmaurice, and Baron Guenther von Huenefeld—made the first transatlantic airplane crossing fr

German rocket scientist (1912–1977) who emigrated to the United States following World War II and assumed an instrumental role in the development of t

TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, Fairchild letterhead, July 24, 1973. Letter to air traffic controller Dennis Cooper, answering questions about Cooper’s wife’

Color glossy 16 x 20 poster of the space shuttle lifting off, signed in black felt tip, “Paul Weitz, CDR, STS-6, God bless the USA.” In fine condition

Astronaut (1930–1967) who was the first American to walk in space and who died in the flash fire that killed the entire Apollo 1 crew. TLS, one page,

Commemorative cover with a stamped cachet honoring the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Wright Brothers first flight at Kitty Hawk, and bearing a Decem

TLS, one page, 7 x 10, personal letterhead, February 23, 1928. Brief letter to Reverend H. Randel Lookabill. In full: “I thank you for your letter of

A 1/32 scale composite model of a Douglas D-558-2 Skyrocket, signed on the wing in blue felt tip by Crossfield. In fine condition. Crossfield flew thi

Scale model of Yeager’s X-1 aircraft, signed on the wing in black felt tip by Yeager. Accompanied by a photo taken at time of signing and the original

Color glossy 20 x 16 photo of the lift-off of Gemini III, signed in silver ink, “Launch of Molly Brown, John Young, Gemini III.” In fine condition, wi

Two ALSs, each signed “Charles,” one is one page both sides and dated September 26, 1956, the other is two pages on two adjoined sheets, dated August

Four signed 6 x 4 postcard photos, each signed by the respective artist. Signers are: Christo and Jeanne-Claude, (The Pont Neuf Wrapped); Willem de Ko

Nine signed items consisting of commemorative covers, signatures, signed photo, letter, and program, each signed by a different artist or illustrator.

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of the author staring into the camera, signed in blue ballpoint, “Isaac Asimov.” In fine condition.

TQS, signed “Isaac Asmimov,” on a light brown 8.5 x 11 sheet. Quote reads, “I have been avid to learn and avid to teach. When I was seven years old, I

Irish dramatist, novelist, poet, and political activist on behalf of Irish Republicanism. Long a heavy drinker (describing himself, on one occasion, a

American writer (1842–1914?) best known for his vivid short stories (including the classic ‘An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge’) and his satirical “The

Artist whose striking images ranged from illustrations for children’s books and mainstream magazines to erotic portfolios. Original signed watercolor,

American novelist (1917–1994) best known as the author of Psycho, the novel upon which Alfred Hitchcock based his 1960 horror classic. Original signed

Souvenir typescript, one page, 8.5 x 11, the prologue to ‘Something Wicked This Way Comes,’ signed at the bottom in black felt tip, “Ray Bradbury, Alw

Highly regarded American poet (1794–1878) of the much-anthologized ‘Thanatopsis.’ Apart from his literary activities, Bryant was also an ardent abolit

German American poet, novelist, and short story writer (1920-1994). Three limited edition books, all approximately 4.5 x 7, two hardcover and one soft

British author (1849–1924) of such children’s classics as The Secret Garden and Little Lord Fauntleroy. AQS, signed “Frances Hodgson Burnett,” on an o

DS, signed “Edgar Rice Burroughs,” two pages, 8.5 x 13, April 12, 1917. An agreement between the author and A. C. McClurg & Company concerning B...

Vintage fountain pen in-person signature, “Truman Capote,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. In fine condition, with a bit of mild edge toning.

Dramatic color satin-finish 11 x 8 photo of Clancy in a US Army 1st Cavalry Division combat uniform standing before the burning shell of a vehicle, hu

ALS signed “Saml. L. Clemens,” one page, 5.5 x 8.75, June 3. Letter to Mr. Chatto, Clemens’s English publisher. In full: “Won’t you please send me a p

ALS signed “Sam’l L. Clemens,” one page both sides, 5 x 7.75, October 26. Letter to Dr. Cardner. In full: “How men do lose their tempers without any a

Bank check, 7.75 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Clemens, payable to Clinton Rice for $12.00, March 1, 1875. Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/DNA authen

ALS, two pages of graph-like paper, 4.5 x 7, personal letterhead, December 10, [1872]. Letter to Mary Hunter Smith. In full: “Your letter of Nov. 6 ha

Autograph riddle, in pencil, on an off-white 5.5 x 5.25 sheet, Clemens writes, in full: “never speak except when spoken to: I answer respectfully when

ALS signed “S. L. Clemens,” one page both sides, 5.25 x 8.5, July 11. Letter to Brer Robinson. In full: “I hope you'll make the Engineering Co. ...

Vintage pearl-finish 8 x 10 close-up portrait, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Wally Pike, Noel Coward.” In fine condition, with some creasin

British caricaturist and illustrator (1792–1878) best known for his works satirizing contemporary politics and his illustrations for the works of Char

Italian poet, novelist, and dramatist who distinguished himself as a heroic aviator in WWI and enjoyed a celebrated liaison with actress Eleonora Duse

Recognizable ink in-person signature, “Dali,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. In fine condition.

Chateau Mouton Rothschild wine label, 4 x 5, 1958, bearing a beautiful Dali design at the top, signed in black felt tip, “Dali.” In very fine conditio

ALS, one page, 4.5 x 7.5, February 8, 1840. Letter of apology to Mr. Goulburn. In full: “I am unfortunate again! I am engaged next Wednesday-not only

Crisp ink signature, “Faithfully yours, Charles Dickens, Thirteenth March 1842,” on an off-white 4 x 3 slip. In fine condition, with small spot of ton

ALS, one page, 4.5 x 7, October 1858. Dickens writes from the Royal Hotel, Glasgow, to William Logan (1813–1879), a missionary and lecturer who shared

ALS, one page, 5 x 8, on letterhead of All The Year Round (A Weekly Journal Conducted by Charles Dickens), May 8, 1862. Letter to artist and his frien

Hand addressed envelope panel, 4.5 x 3, addressed in Dickens’s hand, “Cunard Mail,” and “Mr. Charles A King, Albion, New York, U.S. of America,” and b

Influential American author (1871–1945) of such classics as Sister Carrie and An American Tragedy. ALS, one page, 7.25 x 10, personal letterhead, Augu

Signed on the limitations page, indicating that this is number 370 of a limited edition of 1100 copies; also signed by the illustrator, Robert Fawcett

ALS signed “A. Conan Doyle,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, Athenaeum letterhead, no date, but postmarked January 1, 1905. In full, “I sh

Scottish author (1859–1930) whose stories featuring fictional detective Sherlock Holmes revolutionized the genre of crime fiction. Holmes himself woul

American writer (1850–1895) best known for his poems of childhood, including ‘Wynken, Blynken, and Nod’ and ‘Little Boy Blue.’ Crisp ink signature, “V

Irish artist best known for his iconic two-tone portrait of Che Guevara created in 1968 and based on a photo by Alberto Korda. Color 4 x 6 postcard ph

Prolific British novelist (1856–1925) best known for such adventure fare as King Solomon’s Mines and Allan Quatermain. ALS, one page, 5 x 8, Ditchingh

American clergyman and author (1822–1909) best known for the Civil War allegory ‘The Man Without a Country.’ Original vintage 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo

Signed book: Roots. Later printing. Garden City: Doubleday & Company, Inc., 1976. Hardcover with dustjacket, 5.75 x 8.5, 688 pages. Signed in bl...

American artist (1958–1990) whose graffiti-inspired outline drawings of human figures and animals made him one of the most recognizable and ubiquitous

ANS, signed “Ernie,” one page, 6 x 8, no date [envelope postmarked Dec. 31, 1940]. In full: “Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from Ernie.” Accompa

Candid color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of the artist taken at a book signing, signed in black felt tip, “Hirschfeld.” In fine condition.

Original signed ink sketch of a man staring intently ahead on an off-white 4.25 x 6 card, signed “Hirschfeld 6/20/94.” In fine condition.

Glossy 10 x 8 Castle Hill Productions promotional photo for The Line King: The Al Hirschfeld Story, signed in black ballpoint, “Hirschfeld, 2/1/99.” I

Signed book: The Lively Years 1920-1973. First edition. NY: Association Press, 1973. Hardcover with dustjacket, 7 x 9, 312 pages. Outstandingly signed

Author, suffragette, dramatist, poet, and biographer (1819–1910), best remembered as the lyricist of ‘Battle Hymn of the Republic.’ ALS, two pages on

Two ink signatures on off-white clipped slips, both dated October 1, 1963. On the larger slip, Hughes adds, “Thanks so much for the kind words about m

Signed book: Arabia Infelix. Limited edition (noted “out of series” on the colophon page) NY: Fountain Press, 1929. Hardcover, 6.25 x 9.5, 33 pages. S

Bank check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Kerouac, payable to Northport Waterworks Co. for $15.00, May 12, 1958. In fine condition, with centr

Nobel Prize–winning British author (1865–1936) best known for such colorful classics as Just So Stories, Captains Courageous, and The Jungle Book. ALS

TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, May 29, 1924. Kipling is forced to decline an invitation. In full: “I am in receipt of your letter of the 26th, and am very s

ALS signed “R. K.,” one page, 4.5 x 7, Brown’s Hotel letterhead, no date. Letter to “Timmins dear.” In full: “I send you the gloves which I lost on th

Signed book: Camille by Alexandre Dumas, Fils. Limited edition first edition of 1500 copies (this copy No. 469). London: Curwen Press, 1937. Hardcover

Signed book: Kingsblood Royal. Limited first edition of 1050 copies (this copy No. 112). NY: Random House, 1947. Hardcover with slipcase, 5.75 x 8.25.

Popular American novelist (1876–1916), best known for such adventure classics as The Call of the Wild, The Sea-Wolf, and White Fang, who drew his writ

ALS signed “Henry W. Longfellow,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, January 6, 1874. Letter to an unidentified gentleman who asked permiss

ALS signed “Henry W. Longfellow,” one page, 4.5 x 7, July 2, 1880. “I hesitate about the title to be given to the portrait illustrating ‘Stay, stay at

Ink signature, “Yours truly, Henry W. Longfellow,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 slip. In very good condition, with two vertical creases, pencil notations

Signed book: Frederic Chopin. Later printing. NY: Brentanos, 1942. Softcover, 6.75 x 9.25, 91 pages. Signed and inscribed in French on the first free

Color 24 x 36 print of Max’s work honoring the 50th anniversary of the Truman presidency, signed and inscribed along the bottom in black felt tip, “To

Ten printed poems on both sides of five 5 x 8.25 book pages, including ‘May 18,’ ‘Brahms,’ ‘Ten by Ten,’ and ‘Spring Song,’ seven of which are signed

Signed book: Now Becoming Then. First edition. Altadena, California: Twin Palms Publishers, 1990. Hardcover with dustjacket, 9.5 x 12.25. Signed in bl

Signed book: The Theater Essays of Arthur Miller. First edition, later printing. NY: Viking Press, 1978. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6 x 8.75, 401 page

American literary scholar (1779–1863) and author of ‘A Visit from St. Nicholas,’ the 1823 poem better known by its opening line: ‘Twas the Night Befor

Important American artist (1915–1991) who was one of the leading figures of the abstract Expressionist movement. Color 4.25 x 6 postcard photo of Moth

American political cartoonist and illustrator (1840–1902) best known for devising the donkey and elephant symbols of the Democratic and Republican par