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Color 10 x 8 NASA photo of Shepard posing in his space suit in front of the Apollo 14 mission emblem, signed in black felt tip “Best wishes—Alan Shepa

Skylab 3 Launch date postal cover with a cachet honoring the Skylab mission, signed in blue and black ink by Owen Garriott, Jack Lousma, and Alan Bean

Commemorative cover honoring SL-4, signed in blue ballpoint by Gerald Carr, William Pogue and Edward Gibson, adding “Science Pilot.” In fine condition

Color 8 x 10 NASA photo of Slayton in his spacesuit, signed in black felt tip. Photo also bears a First Day of Issue Apollo-Soyuz postage stamp and a

Six items: FDC, postmarked from the Kennedy Space Center on August 2, 1971, bearing two stamps, signed in blue ballpoint; one matte-finish 7 x 5 photo

Russian FDC with a cachet honoring Apollo-Soyuz, signed in black felt tip by Deke Slayton. In fine condition.

Five color 10 x 8 NASA photos featuring the crews of Space Shuttle Mission’s STS-59, STS-62, STS-34, and two of Orbital Flight 51-C (both of which are

Five items: printed souvenir space treaty, 8.5 x 11, entitled “Agreement Between the United States of America and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republ

Commemorative cover with a cachet honoring Apollo 13 Re-Entry, postmarked April 17, 1970, signed in black felt tip, “Jack Swigert.” In fine condition,

Commemorative cover with a cachet honoring Apollo 13, with the Pope’s Message on return of Astronauts printed next to the cachet, postmarked April 17,

Satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Tereshkova in her capsule eating from a tube , signed in signed in black felt tip, adding “First woman in space,” and “Vo

Satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Tombaugh gazing through a telescope, signed in the lower border in black felt tip, “I discovered Pluto on 18 Feb 1930, Cl

Commemorative cover with a cachet honoring the Apollo 13 rescue, signed in blue ballpoint by Swigert. In fine condition.

American astronomer (1906–1997) best known for discovering Pluto in 1930. ALS signed “Clyde W. Tombaugh, Professor of Astronomy Emeritus NMSU,” two pa

Original signed pencil sketch of the solar system showing the orbits of Earth, Saturn, Neptune, and Pluto on an off-white 5.5 x 7.5 card, signed at th

Bank check, 8.5 x 3, filled out and signed by Wright, payable to Allison Pattern Works for $22.60, February 21, 1917. In very good condition, with thr

Eleven glossy 8 x 10 and 10 x 8 photos, 10 of which are official NASA photos, of various vehicles, astronauts and mission which Wendt was involved wit

Well-done scale composite model of a Bell XS-1 jet, signed on the wing in black felt tip by Goodlin, post-stroke. In fine condition. Accompanied by a

A 1/32 scale model of a Bell X–5 experimental research plane, signed on top of one of the wings in black felt tip. In fine condition. Accompanied by a

Seven items: four copies of Yeager (three hardcover and one paperback), each signed on the title page in black ink, with Yeager inscribing one; a P–51

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 ‘red-numbered’ NASA photo of the STS-1 crew holding a model of the space shuttle, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “To

German engineer (1838–1917) who designed the famous rigid airship that bears his name. Vintage 7 x 9.25 paperstock photo, affixed to a 9.5 x 12 mount,

TLS, one side of a postcard featuring Ansel’s photo, Surf and Rocks, Monterey Coast, California, 5.75 x 4, February 21, 1980. Ansel writes to Vance Mo

ALS signed “Charles,” one page both sides, 4.75 x 7.25, The New Yorker letterhead, August 14, 1964. Letter to an associate. In part: “Last night I tal

Vintage ink and pencil signatures and inscriptions of Norman Rockwell, Bud Fisher, C. D. Small, and John T. McCutcheon on individual off-white slips a

Signed book: Tar: A Midwest Childhood. Limited edition first edition of 350 copies (this being No. 185). Bon & Liveright, 1926. Hardcover, 6 x 9...

Vintage ink signatures of Charles Dana Gibson, Neysa McMein, Robert Gibbings, Joseph Urban, Clare Sheridan (ins), A. H. Fish, and Will James on indivi

Fifteen items consisting of 12 First Day Covers and three commemorative covers, each signed in ink and felt tip by an author. Signers are: Kurt Vonneg

Three souvenir TQSs on separate 8.5 x 11 pages, each signed at the conclusion in felt tip by the respective author. Signers are: Norman Mailer (Tough

Academy Award–winning British photographer and costume and production designer (1904–1980). TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, December 27, 1948. In a letter to

ALS signed “Cecil,” one page, 8.5 x 11, no date. “Many thanks for your letter. I will let you know when I am able to see purple again. It is a show ga

American poet (1934–1983). Original manuscript story board, two pages, both sides, entitled, ‘The Wedding Plans,’ featuring a page of comic panels and

French painter and lithographer (1867–1947). He trained at the Académie Julien, then joined the group called Les Nabis, which included Denis an...

Distinguished American sculptor (1867–1941) best known for his monumental depiction of four presidents on Mount Rushmore. Vintage ink signature, “Gutz

TLS, one page, 7 x 10.5, November 28, 1952. The author writes to Jay Lavenson. In full: “Thank you very much for sending me the clipping from the New

English novelist, poet, playwright, and politician (1803–1873), who originated such staple phrases as, “the great unwashed,” “pursuit of the almighty

Personal check, 8.25 x 3, filled out and signed by Burroughs, “E. R. Burroughs,” payable to Horton and Converse for $17.20, December 11, 1945. In fine

American novelist, poet, essayist, and spoken word performer (1914–1997) considered a primary figure of the Beat Generation and a major postmodernist

Thirteen items consisting of TLSs, signed photos, and souvenir typescripts. The letters, all one page range in date from the 1960s to the 1980s, with

Signed book: Music for Chameleons. Limited edition, first edition, of 350 copies (this No. 226). NY: Random House, 1980. Hardcover with dustjacket and

TLS signed “Ray,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, August 22, 1953. In a letter to top literary agent, H. N. Swanson, regarding a copyright

Fascinating handwritten statement, three sides of two pages, 5.75 x 8.25, May 6, 1933. Charteris writes, in part: “At 26 I am still young, mad enough

Writer, politician, diplomat and historian (1768–1848). He is considered the founder of Romanticism in French literature. LS in French, signed “Chatea

Souvenir typescript, one page, 8.5 x 11, of the first page of Chapter One of 2001: A Space Odyssey, beginning with “The drought had lasted now for ten

ALS signed “S. L. Clemens,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 3.75 x 5.75, September 29, 1895. The author writes “Miss Buckley.” In full: “I am so di

ALS signed “S. L. Clemens,” one page, 5 x 8, The Grosvenor letterhead, September 25. Letter to “Miss Jones,” daughter of Senator J. P. Jones, who shar

ALS signed “S. L. Clemens,” four pages, 5 x 8, January 1, 1893. Letter, written from Florence, Italy, to Frederick J. Hall. In full: “Ours of Dec. 19

Bank check, 6 x 2.5, filled out and signed by Cooper, “J. Fenimore Cooper,” payable to draft in favour of P. F. Cooper for $85.00, September 8, 1845.

Beat poet and activist (1930-2001). Three items: ALS, signed “Gregory,” three sides of two adjoining pages, 6 x 8.25, on blue An Bord des Lufthansa-Fl

Signed book: Exile’s Return. NY: The Limited Editions Club, 1981. Limited edition # 1371/2000. Hardcover with slipcase, 6.75 x 10. Signed in black ink

Ink signature, clipped from the closing of a letter to Benjamin Webster, “If she should die before this effort is made, Faithfully yours, Charles Dick

Hand-addressed and signed envelope, 4.75 x 2.75, addressed by Dickens to “Private, Frederic Outry Esquire, 66 Lincolns Inn Fields,” and signed in the

LS in French, signed “A. Dumas,” one page both sides, 8 x 10.5, October 12, 1868. Letter to a newspaper editor. In part (translated): “Since you have

Jazz Age novelist and short story writer. He is regarded as one of the greatest American writers of the twentieth century. Fitzgerald was the self-sty

TLS, one page, 5 x 8, personal letterhead, September 12, 1961. In a charming response to a “fan letter,” the man behind James Bond writes, in full: “T

American artist and illustrator (1877–1960) best known for his iconic image of Uncle Sam saying ‘I Want You’ on a World War I recruiting poster. Vinta

British novelist (1899–1966) best known for the Horatio Hornblower series and The African Queen, the most famous of his books adapted for the screen.

Signed book: Le Petit Pierre. Later printing. Paris: Calmann-Levy, 1918. Softcover, 4.75 x 7.5, 338 pages. Signed and inscribed in French in fountain

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

ALS signed “Dan C. French,” one page, 5 x 8, personal letterhead, December 17, 1890. French writes to his “dear Hartley,” in full: “I am writing a sco

Signed book: Come In. Later printing. NY: Henry Holt and Company, 1945. Hardcover, 5.5 x 8.5, 192 pages. Signed on the first free end page, “About Pic

Signed book: The Complete Poems of Robert Frost. Later printing. NY: Halcyon House, 1939. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6 x 9, 436 pages. Signed and insc

Signed book: In The Clearing. Later printing. NY: Holt, Rinehart, and Winston, 1962. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.25 x 9.25, 101 pages. Signed and ins

ALS signed “Allen,” one page on the reverse of a political flier, 8.5 x 11, November 1. In a letter regarding a court case involving Timothy Leary, Gi

ALS signed “Allen,” one page, 8.5 x 11, September 30, 1974. Letter to Denise and Peter, written from Bedrock Mortar. In part: “Gary brought this lette

American writer (1872–1939) best known for such Western and adventure novels as Riders of the Purple Sage. Vintage sepia matte-finish 20.5 x 13 photo

Two items: handwritten notes on three 3 x 5 sheets, both sides except for the last page, detailing items needed for a “1926 Sierra Trip,” including “l

Fifteen bank checks, ranging in size from 5.75 x 2.5 to 6.25 x 2.75, 11 filled out and signed by Grey (including two made out to himself, both also en

ALS, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 6.5, July 6. Letter to an admirer. In full: “Your letter received, and it pleased me very much. I assume y

American clergyman and author (1822–1909) best known for the Civil War allegory ‘The Man Without a Country.’ Two ALSs: ALS, signed “Edward E. Hale,” t

Author, editor, journalist and publisher (1856–1931), who was friendly with many well-known figures of his day. Signed book: My Life & Loves Vol...

Highly regarded American artist (1859–1935) best known for his impressionistic landscapes and evocative views of New York City; his best-known works i

Printed Hirschfeld image of Elvis on an 8 x 10 card bearing an Elvis postage stamp and first-day cancellation, signed in pencil “Hirschfeld.” In fine

Chilling vintage sepia matte-finish 11 x 9 photo of a lion standing over its kill, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Lynn Bogue Hunt from his

ALS signed “O. W. Holmes,” one page, 4 x 3.25, June 27, 1893. “I wish I could do all my friends asked me to, but I am tired. My secretary is absent, a

AQS on a white sheet, dated October 28, 1875. The final stanza of his well-known poem ‘The Chambered Nautilus,’ in full: “Build thee more stately mans

ALS signed “Oliver Wendell Holmes,” one page, 4.25 x 6.5, October 14, 1891, affixed to a larger sheet. Holmes responds to an inquiry into a Longfellow

Author, suffragette, dramatist, poet, and biographer (1819–1910), best remembered as the lyricist of ‘Battle Hymn of the Republic.’ ALS, two pages, 3.

Signed book: The First Book of Africa. First edition, first printing. NY: Franklin Watts, Inc., 1960. Hardcover with dustjacket, 7.5 x 8.75, 82 pages.

Important French writer, artist, and statesman (1802–1885) best known for such canonical novels as Les Misérables and Notre-Dame de Paris (aka ...

Striking oversized limited edition 16 x 20 silver gelatin portrait photo of Tyrone Power and Loretta Young, #25/250, signed in the lower border in bla

Revered Norwegian playwright and poet (1828–1906) whose works, including A Doll’s House and Hedda Gabler, made him one of the seminal figures in the f

Vintage ink signatures, “Jessie Willcox Smith,” “Sincerely yours, Harrison Fisher,” and “Sincerely yours, Howard Chandler Christy Feb 29–1901,” on ind

Defensive ALS, three pages, 5 x 7.25, February 11, 1850. Irving stands his ground, writing in part: “I thank you for your very entertaining letter and

Rare ALS in pencil on a postcard, 5.5 x 3.5, postmarked August 12, 1937. Letter in French, to Madam Sullivan, wife of tenor John Sullivan, requesting

DS, one page, 8 x 10.5, December 19, 1941. Declaration in Connection with Paintings, etc., and Sculptures, penned entirely in her hand, certifying tha

Glossy 8 x 10 close-up photo of the prolific photographer, signed and inscribed in the bottom border in black felt tip, “To: Michael Robuck, with the

American writer (1886–1918), best known for the much-anthologized poem ‘Trees,’ who was killed at the Second Battle of Marne at the age of 31. ALS, th

Ink signature, “Rudyard Kipling,” on an off-white 4 x .75 slip. In fine condition, with a closely trimmed top edge.

Austrian painter and poet (1886–1980) best known for his distinctively expressionistic portraits and landscapes. Kokoschka was included in the Nazis...

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of a young King holding a candle stick in one hand, with a raven perched on another, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To B

Two souvenir typescripts, one page, 8.5 x 11, signed at the bottom in blue ink. The opening passages of The Russia House, beginning with “In a broad M

English painter (1802–1873) well known for his paintings of animals and his sculptures, including the lions in London’s Trafalgar Square. Landseer&#...

Signed book: Main Street. First edition. NY: Harcourt, Brace and Howe, 1920. Hardcover, 5.25 x 7.5, 451 pages. Signed and inscribed on the first free

Signed book: Annie Leibovitz Photographs. First Panthoen Paperback edition. NY: Pantheon/Rolling Stone Press, 1983. Softcover, 9 x 12. Signed on the t

Journalist (1904–1963) closely associated with the New Yorker for almost 30 years, best known for his boxing masterpiece, The Sweet Science. TLS signe

Bank check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out and signed by London, payable to his ex-wife Bessie M. London for $75.00, stamp-dated November 20, 1912. In very g

Vintage ink signature and sentiment, “Yours truly, Henry W. Longfellow,” on an off-white 4 x 1.25 slip. Matted with a portrait to an overall size of 1

Signed book: The Divine Comedy of Dante Alighieri. First edition. Boston: James R. Osgood and Company, 1873. Hardcover, 7 x 9.5, 410 pages. Signed ver

ALS signed “Henry W. Longfellow,” one page, 4.25 x 7, January 30, 1864. Brief letter to a collector. In full: “It gives me sincere pleasure to comply