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FDC with a cachet honoring President Kennedy presenting the Distinguished Service Medal to Glenn, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition.

Color 8 x 10 NASA photo of the STS-4 crew, signed in black felt tip by Hank Hartsfield and Ken Mattingly. In fine condition, with a few corner tip and

Veteran fighter pilot, test pilot, and ‘master of aerobatics.’ Composite scale model of Hoover’s Sabreliner aircraft, signed on the wing in green felt

FDC with a Project Mercury postage stamp and a February 20, 1962, Cape Canaveral postal cancellation, signed in black felt tip by Al Worden and Jim Ir

Color 32.5 x 21.75 poster entitled ‘One nation, under God,’ picturing Irwin on the lunar surface, signed and inscribed in black ballpoint “To Roy M. B

Color 10 x 8 NASA photo of Irwin saluting the flag on the lunar surface, signed in black felt tip, “Jim Irwin,” below the pre-printed sentiment, ‘His

Commemorative cover with a cachet honoring the arrival of the Soyuz cosmonauts as part of the 1975 Apollo-Soyuz mission, signed in ink by both Russian

Color 8 x 10 NASA photo of Lousma posing in his space suit, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a few scattered light bends.

Vintage pearl-finish 4 x 6 photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Staff Sgt. Walt Bincky. M.N.G. Sincerely, Charles A. Lindbergh, Detroit 192

Official Rawlings American League baseball signed in black ink on a side panel. Scattered light toning, otherwise fine condition.

Color 8 x 10 NASA photo of the crew of STS-4, signed and inscribed in black ink, “To Don with best wishes, Hank Hartsfield” and “Ken Mattingly.” In fi

Signed book: The Spirit of St. Louis. Presentation edition #120. NY: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1953. Hardcover, 5.75 x 8.5, 561 pages. Signed on ...

Nine original signed pastel and/or ink sketches on individual FDCs, each featuring different commemorative cachets, ranging in size from 6.5 x 3.5 to

Eight original signed ink and/or pastel sketches: one of a space shuttle launching on the wings of a dove on an off-white 9 x 12 sheet of cardstock; a

Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of the Mercury 7 astronauts posing in their spacesuits, signed in the lower border in black felt tip by Gordon Cooper, Wally

Glossy 6.5 x 9 photo of Glenn speaking while in his Mercury space suit, signed in black felt tip and double matted and framed to an overall size of 11

Uncommon color vintage 10 x 8 NASA photo of the Mercury 7 astronauts posing in front of a Convair 106-B jet, signed in blue and black ballpoint above

Vintage matte-finish 9.25 x 7.5 group photo, featuring the sharply-dressed Mercury 7 astronauts jovially admiring a large model of the Mercury rocket,

Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of the Mercury astronauts posing in their space suits, signed in the lower border in black felt tip by Wally Schirra, Gordon

Official Rawlings American League baseball signed in blue ballpoint on the sweet spot. In very good condition, with scattered toning to ball, includin

Apollo 14 insurance cover, signed on the front in blue ballpoint, “Official crew cover from my personal collection, Edgar Mitchell.” Removably present

Apollo 14 launch date postal cover, signed in blue ballpoint, “From My Personal Collection, Edgar Mitchell, Apollo 14.” Removably presented on a color

Signed book: To Space and Back. First edition. NY: Lothrop, Lee & Shepard Books, 1986. Hardcover with dustjacket, 9 x 11.5, 96 pages. Signed in ...

Recently deceased astronaut (1940–2011) who was a member of the Group 6 class. The members of this group were known as the scientist-astronauts, inten

Space suit-clad teddy bear, 8? tall, wearing a silver space helmet and spacesuit, with NASA and “Sally Ride Science” logos, signed on the back in blac

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Schirra surrounded by Apollo and shuttle space gear, signed and inscribed in the lower border in blue ballpoint “Be

Astronaut (1927–1966), the would-be commander of Gemini 9 who perished in a plane crash before the historic voyage. Color vintage 8 x 10 NASA photo of

Color 30 x 20 print entitled ‘Spirit of Yesterday—Vision of Tomorrow,’ honoring Spaceweek 1994, signed in black felt tip by Alan Shepard and in blue f

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Shepard posing in his Mercury space suit, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.

Official Rawlings American League baseball signed in blue ballpoint on the sweet spot. In very good condition, with uniform mild toning to ball.

Two NASA Mission Reports, one for STS-1, signed on the front page in black felt tip by Bob Crippen; and one for STS-3, signed on the front page in bla

Pioneer aviation engineer (1889–1972) who developed the first four-engine airplane and the first modern helicopter to be put into widespread use. Vint

TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, Sikorski Aircraft letterhead, January 11, 1957. In part: “I do not expect very radical further development in the helicopter

Postal cover bearing a cachet honoring Skylab 4, signed in felt tip and ink by Jerry Carr, Ed Gibson, and Bill Pogue. Removably presented on a color 8

Color 10 x 8 NASA photo of the Skylab crew posing in their space suits with a model of Skylab, signed in black felt tip by Jerry Carr, Ed Gibson, and

Color 10 x 8 NASA photo, signed and inscribed in black ink “To Harry with best wishes, D. K. Slayton.” In fine condition, with a brush to the word “To

Apollo/Soyuz test project recovery cover with a cachet honoring the Apollo/Soyuz mission, signed on the front in blue ink by Slayton, and also signed

Color 11 x 8.5 NASA photo of the final Space Shuttle crew, signed in black felt tip by Chris Ferguson, Doug Hurley, Sandra Magnus, and Rex Walheim. In

Test pilot, engineer, and astronaut (1918–2006). A 1/150 scale model of a Mach 3 Paint Stripper signed in black felt tip on the wing “‘Al White”; and

Color 10 x 8 NASA photo of the Apollo 15 module during rendezvous, signed in black felt tip, “Al Worden, ‘Endeavour’ in Orbit, Apollo 15 CMP.” In fine

FDC with a cachet honoring the 50th Anniversary X-1 USAF Supersonic Flight, signed in pencil by Chuck Yeager, and signed in black ink by Fred Ascani,

Limited-edition flown commemorative cover honoring the X-15 Rocket Pilots, #571/1500, flown over Edwards AFB by X-15 pilot Joe Engle, signed in pencil

Two hardcover books: Yeager, signed on the first free-end page by Chuck Yeager; and Forever Flying, signed and inscribed on the first free-end page by

TLS, on a 6 x 4.25 postcard photo of Adams’s ‘Surf and Rocks,’ October 31, 1980. Letter of photographic advice. In full: “That’s quite a weighty quest

Three hardcover books, each signed on the first free-end page in ink or felt tip by the respective author. Signers are: Joseph Heller (Closing Time),

Beloved Danish author (1805–1875) best known for such classic fairy tales as The Ugly Duckling, The Red Shoes, and The Emperor’s New Clothes. Exceptio

Three leatherbound hardcover Franklin Library editions, each signed on the second free-end page by the respective author. Signers are: Joseph Heller (

Scottish author and dramatist (1860–1937) best known for the classic children’s play Peter Pan. ALS, one page, 4.75 x 7, Adelphi Terrace House letterh

Collection of eight FDCs, each signed in ink or felt tip by a different author. Signers are: Tom Wolfe, Ray Bradbury, Elmore Leonard, Bob Woodward, Jo

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

Signed book: The DaVinci Code. First edition, first printing. NY: Doubleday, 2003. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 545 pages. Signed on the titl

British cartoonist (1870–1910) who created the tramps Weary Willie and Tired Tim. ALS, one page, 6.75 x 8, beautiful full color personal letterhead, J

Signed book: Those Marvelous Lunches. Limited edition of 226 copies (This being No. 69). Santa Rosa: Black Sparrow Press, 1993. Hardcover, 4.5 x 7.25.

Oversized limited edition matte-finish 16 x 20 photo of Greta Garbo, #3/50, signed in the lower border in black ink, “Clarence Sinclair Bull.” Matted

TNS, one page, 5 x 7, personal letterhead, January 16, 1928. Brief note to a collector. In full: “In accordance with your letter of January 7th, I am

American novelist (1875–1950) best known for his popular series of novels based on feral-child-turned-jungle hero Tarzan. ALS, on the correspondence s

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, Edg

Highly influential British poet, politician, soldier, and adventurer, sexual and otherwise (1788–1824), who takes a place as the most colorful literar

ALS, one page, 5.5 x 8.5, November 1, 1948. Letter to a collector. In full: “I have a sort of hobby too; I ask those who ask me for autographs to send

Russian-born painter (1887–1985) whose colorful, fanciful depictions of peasant life, Judaica, and other subjects earned him a place among the most po

Immensely popular writer of mysteries (1890–1976) whose aggregate sales have exceeded four billion books, making her, along with Shakespeare, one of t

Illustrator and painter (1873–1952) who developed the popular image of the Christy Girl. Vintage sepia matte-finish 3.75 x 5.75 photo, signed and insc

ALS signed “Mark Twain,” one page, 4 x 6, black-bordered personal letterhead, February 27, 1905. Letter to Herr Richard Maale. In full: “I have receiv

Ink signature, “Mark Twain,” on an off-white 4.25 x 2.75 slip, affixed to a 6.5 x 8 album page still housed in its original softcover autograph album.

ALS signed “S. L. Clemens,” one page, 3.75 x 6, black-bordered personal letterhead, February 24, 1906. Letter to Govinier C. Hall of the Hall-Truman F

ALS signed “Samuel L. Clemens, Mark Twain,” one page, lightly-lined, 4.5 x 7, February 14 [1871]. Letter to an unidentified gentleman. In full: “I am

Polish-born author of Lord Jim and Heart of Darkness. ALS signed “J. Conrad,” one page, 5 x 8, no date. Letter to an associate. In full: “Thank you fo

Bank check, 6 x 2.25, filled out and signed by Cooper, “J. Fenimore Cooper,” payable to S. W. Bell for $7.37 1/2, November 11, 1837. In very good cond

Debonair vintage matte-finish 3.5 x 5.5 half-length photo of Coward with a cigarette, signed in fountain pen, “Noel Coward, With good wishes, 1938.” I

Vintage matte-finish 5 x 7 photo of a seated Coward holding a cigarette, signed and inscribed in the lower border in blue ballpoint “For Ian Hodgkins,

Playbill from the Wyndham Theatre’s production of The Italian Girl, 6 x 9, signed on the cast page in blue ink by Coward and two other cast members; a

Exhibition catalog, 7 x 8.5, 12 pages, for his 1972 Holograms Conceived by Dali exhibit, signed vertically on the front cover in blue ballpoint, “Dali

TLS signed “Dali,” one page, 5.25 x 8.25, Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Montreal letterhead, no date. Unusual letter to an unidentified recipient, signed in the

Felt tip signature, “Dali,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card with a single horizontal and vertical red line. In fine condition.

French printmaker, caricaturist, painter, and sculptor (1808–1879). Rare ALS in French, signed “H. Daumier,” one page, 4 x 5.25, December 1862. Letter

Beloved British author of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, better known by his pen name, Lewis Carroll (1832–1898). ALS signed “C. L. Dodgson,” one p

Signed book: The Wanderings of a Spiritualist. Later printing. NY: George H. Doran Company, 1921. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6 x 8.5, 299 pages. Signe

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

Purple ink signature and inscription, “Marie from Lewis Carroll,” on an off-white 3.5 x 1 slip. In very good condition, with a repaired vertical separ

French writer (1824–1895), the illegitimate son of famed novelist Alexandre Dumas. The younger Dumas’ novel La Dame aux Camelias became the basis of V

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

French writer (1824–1895), the illegitimate son of famed novelist Alexandre Dumas. The younger Dumas novel La Dame aux Camelias became the basis of Ve

Author of Drums Along the Mohawk. Five items: two ALSs signed “Walter D. Edmonds,” the first dated July 27, 1964, in which Edmonds responds to an admi

Writer and poet (1872–1945) best known for his 1927 poem ‘Desiderata.’ Vintage 4.5 x 7.5 cardstock photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Mis

TLS, one page, 7 x 8, Faber and Faber Limited letterhead, October 27, 1953. Letter to the reverend W. R. Lewis. In part: “I thank you for your letter…

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

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

Former British intelligence officer (1908–1964) whose novels featuring suave spy James Bond have attained unprecedented and seemingly indestructible p

Signed book: A Way Out. Limited edition of 485 copies (This being No. 484). NY: Harbor Press, 1929. Hardcover, 5 x 8, 19 uncut pages. Neatly signed in

Nobel Prize–winning British author (1867–1933) best known for the Forsyte Saga. Vintage 3.75 x 5.25 paperstock photo, signed and inscribed in fountain

Postcard invitation from the Gotham Book Mart Gallery preview of Portrait of the Sixties by Mary Beach, featuring an image of Ginsberg, 4 x 6, signed

ALS, written at the bottom of a one-page letter to Goldberg, 8.5 x 11, dated February 24, 1970. Letter to a woman asking where his art can be purchase

Two hardcover books: The Insect God and The Willowdale Handcar, each signed in black felt tip on the title page by Gorey, who has placed a line throug

Important Russian/Soviet author and activist (1868–1936). Though his criticism of the Communist government led to a relationship marked by conflict an

LS in French, signed “M. Gorchi,” on the reverse of a 5.5 x 3.5 picture postcard of Capri, no date, but postmarked February 14, 1908. Letter in the ha

Bank check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Grey, payable to Umpqua Dairy Products Co. for $6.75, July 13, 1955. A central vertical fold, light sho

Highly influential German architect (1883–1969) who founded and designed the Bauhaus and whose other important buildings include the Harvard Graduate

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

Influential American author (1804–1864) best known for such classic novels as The Scarlet Letter and The House of Seven Gables. Partly-printed DS, sig

Influential American author (1804–1864) best known for such classic novels as The Scarlet Letter and The House of Seven Gables. Manuscript DS, signed