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Nine hardcover books: The Return, signed in a bookplate affixed to the first free end page in blue ink, “Buzz Aldrin”; Encounter with Tiber, signed on

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of the Gemini 6A crew being lifted into space, signed in black felt tip, “Wally Schirra” and “Tom Stafford.” In fine c

Color 8 x 10 NASA photo of Stafford in his spacesuit, his hands resting on his helmet, signed in black ballpoint, “Tom Stafford, Apollo X.” Photo also

Commemorative cover with a cachet honoring the rollout of the Space Shuttle Columbia, signed in black felt tip by Jack Lousma and Gordon Fullerton. In

Commemorative cover with a cachet honoring the fourth flight of the Space Shuttle Columbia, postmarked June 27, 1982, at Kennedy Space Center and sign

Commemorative cover with a cachet honoring Utah’s space industries, signed in black ink “Joe Allen,” “Vance Brand,” “Bob Overmyer,” and “W. B. Lenoir.

Color NASA 8 x 10 photo of the STS-3 launch, signed in black felt tip, “Jack Lousma, Cmdr. STS-3” and “Gordon Fullerton, PLT. STS-3.” In fine conditio

Aerial 8 x 10 NASA photo of the STS-4 launch, signed in black felt tip, “Hank Hartsfield, PLT. STS-4,” and “Ken Mattingly.” In fine condition.

NASA astronaut (1931–1982) who, as a last-minute replacement for Ken Mattingly (who had been exposed to German measles) was one of three crew members

Satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Tereshkova in her capsule, signed in signed in gold ink, adding “First woman in space,” and “Vostok-6.” In very fine cond

Commemorative cover with a cachet honoring the Russian space program, signed on the front in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with a uniform shade of

Four signed photos various finishes: a 10 x 8 photo of the pilots posing in front of one of their jets, signed in blue felt tip by all nine pilots Ral

Satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of the von Braun Team manning equipment during a launch, signed in black and blue felt tip by Dieter Grau, Walter Hausermann

Vintage matte-finish 10 x 8 photo of John Glenn and President John F. Kennedy together with other NASA officials, with von Braun visible in the backgr

Satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Wendt shaking hands with Wally Schirra before his Gemini flight, signed in black felt tip, “Guenter F. Wendt, Padleader.”

Inventor of the jet engine (1907–1996). Signed book: Jet: The Story of a Pioneer. Later printing. London: Pan Books Ltd., 1957. Paperback, 4.25 x 7, 3

Color 8 x 10 NASA photo of Worden posing in his spacesuit, signed in black ink, “Best wishes, Al Worden, Apollo 15.” In fine condition, with small pen

Printed commemorative poem entitled ‘Brothers in the Eternal Cold’ by Archibald MacLeish, one page, 8 x 11. Poem written to commemorate man’s first tr

Distinguished color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Worden posing in his white spacesuit with a globe of the moon, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condi

Bank check, 8.25 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Wright, payable to Receiver, Central Union Telephone Co. for $18.25, May 7, 1917. In fi

Second test pilot of the Bell X-1 supersonic rocket plane, and the first to operate the craft in powered flight. Well-done scale composite model of a

Two items: TQS signed in ink, “Chuck Yeager,” bearing a photo of the Glamorous Glennis affixed to an 8.25 x 10.75 trimmed white sheet with the quote:

Commemorative cover, 8.25 x 4.5, with a cachet honoring Yeager’s breaking of the sound barrier, signed in black ink by Yeager and also signed by the B

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Yeager standing in front of a Stealth fighter, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.

Three items: a hardcover copy of Camino Real, A New Directions Book, signed on the third free end page in black felt tip by Ron Liebman and Donald Mad

Souvenir typescript of an excerpt from Asimov’s The Martian Way, one page, 8.5 x 11, signed at the conclusion in blue ballpoint. In part: “Their eyes

Collection of over 100 ink signatures, letters, playbills, covers, and a signed photo of acclaimed authors and illustrators. In overall fine condition

Two postcards featuring photos of Marilyn Monroe and William Burroughs, each 4.25 x 6, and each signed vertically on the reverse in black felt tip, “A

Austrian-born Jewish writer (1888–1960) best known for her 1929 work, People at a Hotel, starring Greta Garbo, which was made into the Academy Award-w

American novelist (1875–1950) best known for his popular series of novels based on feral-child-turned-jungle hero Tarzan. TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, per

Irish avant-garde writer, dramatist, and poet (1906–1989). Satin-finish 3.5 x 6 photo, signed in the lower border in black ink. In fine condition, wit

Three TLSs, one page each on individual sheets of 8.5 x 11 personal letterhead, dated April 1966 through May 1967, each letter is addressed to a Mrs.

Stunning color limited edition 10.5 x 13.75 lithograph entitled ‘Homage to Pyramids C1/CC,’ numbered #101/200, signed in the bottom border in pencil,

Four items: glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo, signed vertically along the left border in black felt tip; a souvenir typescript of an excerpt from Tobacco

Program from the Evergreen Showcard’s opening night presentation of House of Flowers, 6 x 9, signed on the cast page in black felt tip, “T. Capote,” a

DS, signed “Truman Capote,” two pages, 8.5 x 11, Paramount letterhead, March 22, 1977. An agreement related to compensation for legendary Hollywood ag

Handwritten school essay, signed at the top, “Truman Capote,” dated November 11, 1935, on an off-white 8 x 10.5 sheet of lined looseleaf paper. Headed

Pulitzer Prize–winning playwright (1906–1981) known primarily for writing the Broadway play Harvey, later adapted for a film starring Jimmy Stewart. O

French sculptor and graphic artist (1864–1943). ALS in French, two pages, 5.25 x 6.75, no date. Letter to art critic and author Gustave Geffroy. In fu

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

French poet, dramatist, and diplomat (1868–1955), and the younger brother of the sculptor Camille Claudel. Autograph manuscript signed, “Claudel,” two

Expressive ink signature, “Mark Twain,” on an off-white 3.75 x 1.25 slip. In very good condition, with scattered light toning and soiling, a small sta

TLS signed “S. L. Clemens,” one page, 6 x 9.5, Wm. H. Hoyt & Co. Real Estate Brokers letterhead, April 26, 1902. Letter to Miss K. I. Harrison i...

ALS signed “S. L. Clemens,” one page, 5.25 x 7.5, June 23, 1889. From Hartford, Clemens writes to an unidentified gentleman. In full: “It is all right

ALS signed “SL Clemens,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 5.75, September 26, 1898. Letter to Edward W. Bok, publisher of the Ladies’ Home Jou

Diplomat and author (1901–1987) who served in the United States Foreign Service for over two decades, including under Edward R. Murrow at the USIA. Co

British author regarded as the first British detective story writer (1824–1889). Bold and florid vintage ink signature, “Very Truly Yours, Wilkie Coll

Striking vintage fountain pen signature on an off-white 3.5 x 1.75 slip. Matted with a handsome photo of Coward to an overall size of 12.25 x 16.5. In

Signed book: Terribly Intimate Portraits. First edition. NY: Boni and Liveright, 1922. Hardcover, 6.5 x 8, 212 pages. Signed and inscribed on the firs

Souvenir typescript excerpt from The Lady from Harlem (In memory of Florence Mills), on an off-white 8.5 x 11 sheet, signed at the conclusion in black

TLS, one page, 7.5 x 10.25, January 6, 1972. Letter of thanks to an admirer. In full: “Thank you for your kind letter about 'The Andromeda Strai...

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

Spectacular 13 x 19 lithograph of Dali’s etching, ‘The Horseman,’ boldly signed in the bottom border in pencil, “Dali,” adding “EA” to the left corner

Postcard of Dali’s ‘Studies of Horsemen,’ 6 x 4.5, signed on the image side in black felt tip, “Dali.” In fine condition, with a bit of scattered ligh

Dutch playwright, novelist (1914–2002) who moved to the United States in the early 1960s and became a Quaker. TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letter

Untranslated ALS in French, one page both sides, 5.5 x 4.25, no date, personalized notecard. Daniel-Rops pens a neat and elegant letter in purple ink.

French painter and military artist (1848–1912). ALS in French, one page, 4.5 x 5.5, March 2, 1893. Letter to Madame Bataille. In part (translated): “I

Partial ALS signed “CD,” one page, 4.5 x 4.25, no date. Conclusion of the letter reads: “My impression that many of the Parisian Theatres are subsidiz

ALS, one page, 4.5 x 7, Gad’s Hill Place letterhead, November 4, 1857. Letter to Herbert Watkins. In full: “I send you a thousand thanks for the remar

American poet and novelist (1923–1997), best known for his novel Deliverance. Three glossy photos: an 8 x 10 of the writer in the woods, signed in bla

ALS, one page, 8.5 x 11, March 6, 1967. Dos Passos writes to Dr. Straus, in full: “Thanks for the two papers. I’ll read them with interest and instruc

ALS signed “A. Conan Doyle,” one page, 5.25 x 7, 15, Buckingham Palace Mansions letterhead, February 8. Letter to Marshall Hall. In full: “We sent out

ALS signed “A. Conan Doyle,” one page, 4.25 x 7, Undershaw, Hindhead, Haslemere letterhead, no date. Letter to Sir Frederick Pollock. In full: “I shou

Distinguished French novelist (1802–1870) of such historical classics as The Count of Monte Cristo, The Three Musketeers, and The Man in the Iron Mask

Signed book: The Man in the Ceiling. First edition. NY: HarperCollins, 1993. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.25 x 9.25, 185 pages. Signed on the first fr

Author of Drums Along the Mohawk. TLS signed in blue pencil, “Walter E. Edmonds,” two pages, 8.5 x 11, March 6, 1928. Edmonds provides an explanation

ALS, one page, 5.5 x 6.75, personal letterhead, January 10, 1983. Erte writes, in full: “Enclosed an autographed photograph, you requested. Of course

Recognized as one of the most influential and important poets of the Beat movement. TLS signed “Lawrence F.,” one page, 8.5 x 11, September 27, 1975.

American writer (1893–1976). Fineman first attended MIT and did advanced work for Harvard University, going on to become an engineering instructor. He

French author (1844–1924) who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1921. ALS in French, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4 x 5, no date. France wr

English novelist (1926–2005) considered one of the 50 greatest writers since 1945. TLS, one page, 6 x 8, personal letterhead, January 3, 1978. Fowles

Printed invitation, 7 x 9, for a poetry reading by Frost at the Pan American Union, boldly signed at the top by Frost. A central horizontal fold, and

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Ginsberg and Ferlinghetti at the City Lights bookstore in San Francisco, signed in blue felt tip, “Allen Ginsberg, 4/8/88 NYC,”

ALS signed “Allen,” one page both sides, 7.75 x 10.5, self-contained air mail letterhead, September 15, 1962. Ginsberg writes from India, in part: “Al

Intriguing original signed ballpoint sketch of a figure resembling his sculptures, along with a wheel and a book entitled ‘The Healer’ on a white 8 x

American editor and author behind the beloved nursery rhyme, ‘Mary Had a Little Lamb’ (1788–1879). Ink endorsement signature, “Sarah J. Hale,” on an o

LS in French, signed in Russian, “M. Gorky,” one page, lightly-lined graph-like paper, 8.5 x 10.75, December 31 [1907]. Letter in the hand of Gorky’s

Booklet for the Afro-American History Week in Celebration of Black Heritage at Lewis University, February 7–14, 1982, 20 pages, 5.5 x 8.5, signed on t

Crisp glossy 5 x 7 promotional head-and-shoulders photo, signed in blue felt tip, “Joseph Heller, 12/94.” In fine condition, with light contrast to th

ALS, one page both sides, 6.25 x 8, postmarked February 4, 1930. Early letter from Florida to the journalist Robert de Saint Jean in Paris, who planne

Influential, Nobel Prize–winning German author of such modern classics as Siddhartha (1922) and Steppenwolf (1927). Vintage 3.75 x 5.5 postcard photo

Two items: glossy 4 x 6 postcard featuring Hirschfeld’s rendition of Alfred Hitchcock, signed in black felt tip, “Hirschfeld”; and an ink signature, “

Vibrant and captivating color limited edition 21.25 x 29.5 lithograph of a samurai, numbered #46/275, signed in pencil, “Hirschfeld.” Framed to an ove

Color postcard, 4 x 6, featuring an image of Hockney’s ‘Le Nid Du Duc,’ signed in the lower portion in purple felt tip. Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/

Color postcard, 4 x 6, featuring an image of Hockney’s ‘Celia,’ signed in the upper portion in purple felt tip. Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/DNA auth

Eminent American writer (1809–1894) best known for his collection The Autocrat of the Breakfast Table, and the much-anthologized poem ‘The Chambered N

American author and editor (1837–1920) best known as the editor of the influential periodical Atlantic Monthly from 1871 to 1881 and as the author of

Promotional poster featuring an image of Greta Garbo, 23 x 35, for the Art Expo ‘81, New York Coliseum, signed in black felt tip, “Sincerely, George H

Stunning oversized limited edition silver gelatin 24 x 20 photo of Ann Sheridan in a shimmering gown, #31/190, signed in the lower border in black ink

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

Distinguished Romanian-born playwright (1909–1994) best known as a leading figure in the ‘Theatre of the Absurd.’ Signed book: Der Konig stirbt (Exit

Signed book: Barrack Room Ballads and Other Verses. First edition. London: Methuen and Co., 1896. Hardcover, 5 x 7.75, 208 pages. Signed at the bottom

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

Signed book: Roy Lichtenstein. First edition. NY: Guggenheim Museum, 1993. Hardcover with dustjacket, 12 x 12, 394 pages. Signed on the title page by

Signed book: The Testimony of the Suns and Other Poems by George Sterling. First edition. San Francisco: W. E. Wood, 1903. Hardcover, 5.5 x 7.75, 142

Popular American author of children's books (1933–1987). Signed book: Fables. First edition. NY: Harper & Row, 1980. Hardcover with dustjack...

Bank check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out and signed by London, payable to Joan London for $6.00, stamp-dated April 27, 1911. Check is endorsed on the rever

Poet and Librarian of Congress (1892–1982). Associated with the Modernist genre of poetry, MacLeish received three Pulitzer Prizes for his work. ALS,

Important 19th century French painter (1832–1883) whose works, including such well-known images as ‘The Luncheon on the Grass’ and ‘Olympia,’ were a s

Signed book: Bemuhungen. Limited edition of 150 copies (This being No. 142). Berlin: C. Fischer, 1925. Hardcover, 4.75 x 7.5, 339 pages. Signed on the