RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document, and Autograph Auction

Exceptional pearl-finish 11 x 8.5 photo of Earhart with famed aviator Wiley Post looking at a plane engine at Union Air Terminal in Burbank, Californi

Ink signature, “Amelia Earhart,” on an off-white 2.75 x 2 card. Scattered light dampstaining and toning, otherwise fine condition.

Scarce commemorative airmail postal cover, 9.5 x 4, carried by Hughes on his triumphant 1938 around-the-world flight. The cover, issued in conjunction

Desirable airmail cover with a stamped horseshoe cachet reading “Lindbergh Again Flies the Airmail,” signed in the upper left in fountain pen, “C. A.

Choice LS in French, signed “Montgolfier,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 6.5 x 9, January 2, 1786. Montgolfier pleads with Malesherbes to help

Two hardcover books: The Air Combat Paintings of Robert Taylor, signed on the half-title page by Adolf Galland and Johnnie Johnson; and a limited edit

Exceptionally desirable 5.25 x 3.75 cardstock photo of the Wright Brothers’ first flight at Kitty Hawk, signed in the lower right in fountain pen. Som

Typed invitation in German, one page, 7 x 9, September 6, 1909, to a celebration of Wright at the Hotel Centralin Berlin, signed on the reverse in pen

Winters National Bank check, 8.25 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Wright, “Orville Wright,” payable to The Patterson Tool & Supply...

Original French advertisement broadside, 9.75 x 7, featuring an image of Wilbur Wright and the Wright Flyer on one side, headed across the top, “Bon a

Original booklet, in German, entitled “Beteiligung an Schau-und Wettfliegen Flugmaschine Wright Gesellschaft 1910,” 6.5 x 10, eight pages, with severa

Collection of 58 vintage aviation postcards from France, primarily circa 1910, 24 related to the Wright Brothers, most postally unused. Among the sele

Rare original German booklet entitled “Die Bruder Wright,” with cover translating to: “The Wright Brothers. A study of the development of the flying m

Booklet entitled “The X-15 Research Plane”, 8.5 x 11, 12 pages, issued by NASA. Booklet provides background information on the plane and project, as w

Color limited edition 37 x 24.5 lithograph entitled ‘The Great Moment’, numbered AP 26/56, signed in gold ink by four moonwalkers: “This Great Journey

Three photos: official color 10 x 8 NASA lithograph of the launch of the Sigma 7 mission, signed in black felt tip; glossy 8 x 10 photo of the launch

Color semi-glossy 19.75 x 16 photo of the earthrise taken by Anders during the Apollo 8 mission, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Bryan, wi

Breathtaking oversized and uninscribed color 19.25 x 15.5 photo of Buzz Aldrin facing the flag on the lunar surface, with his and Neil Armstrong’s foo

Color 7.5 x 9.5 photo of Armstrong posing in his white space suit, affixed to a 10.5 x 13 mount, signed and inscribed in black ballpoint on the mount,

TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, University of Cincinnati letterhead, January 13, 1975. Letter to an Air Force lieutenant. In full: “The fields of expertise o

Color 4 x 4.5 book photo of Buzz Aldrin on the lunar surface, taken by Armstrong, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with a few scattered lig

Ballpoint signature, “Neil Armstrong,” on an off-white 4.5 x 6 Lasix medication sheet. Scattered creases and mild soiling, otherwise fine condition.

Apollo 11 launch date postal cover with a stamped cachet of the mission’s emblem, signed in blue ballpoint by Armstrong. Cover also bears secretarial

TLS, one page, 8.5 x , personal letterhead, December 1, 1988. Letter to Ms. Hester’s middle school class. In part: “I am very pleased to learn of your

Highly-desirable uninscribed color 7.75 x 10 NASA photo, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with slightly trimmed right edge, small tape rem

Felt tip signature and inscription, “To Scotty—Best of luck—Neil Armstrong 11-5-70,” on an off-white 4.5 x 7 sheet with a block of four first man on t

Official glossy 8 x 10 NASA photo of the liftoff of Apollo 11, taken from a reed bed surrounding the launch pad, signed in blue felt tip, “Science mee

Semi-glossy 10 x 8 photo of Aldrin’s Apollo 11 core sample, signed in the lower border in blue felt tip, “My lunar core tube sample, Buzz Aldrin Apoll

Official glossy 10 x 8 NASA photo of the Apollo 11 crew in quarantine, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition.

Apollo 12 recovery cover with a cachet honoring the naval recovery force, signed in blue felt tip, “Home from the moon! Charles Conrad, Jr., Cdr. Apol

Glossy 10 x 8 photo of the lunar landscape taken during the mission, signed in black felt tip by Richard Gordon, Charles Conrad, and Alan Bean. In fin

Flown swatch of fabric from the backing material of the astronauts’ couches inside the Apollo 13 Command Module, approximately 1 x .5, encased in a cy

Color 6 x 4 postcard photo, signed in blue felt tip by Alan Shepard and in black felt tip by Alan Bean and Stu Roosa. In fine condition.

FDC with a cachet honoring the broadcast of Dave Scott postmarking a cover on the lunar surface, signed in black felt tip by Dave Scott, Al Worden, an

A 9 x 9 swatch of Beta cloth bearing a pre-printed 3.5? diameter Apollo 16 mission emblem, signed in black ink, “The voyage of a lifetime, Charlie Duk

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Aldrin on the lunar surface, signed in blue felt tip. An Astronaut Scholarship Foundation certification label is af

Two books: a hardcover first edition of Magnificent Desolation, signed on the title page in blue felt tip by Buzz Aldrin; and a hardcover edition of M

Color 8 x 10 NASA photo of Aldrin posing in his flight suit, signed in black felt tip, “‘Contact light, OK, Engine stop,’ Buzz Aldrin, Apollo XI LMP,

Choice color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Aldrin on the lunar surface, boldly signed in blue felt tip, “First lunar landing, Buzz Aldrin, Apollo XI.”

Collection of six NASA internal publications consisting of manuals and test reports, all staple-bound, all 8.5 x 11. Titles are: Apollo Lunar Tracking

Collection of various reports, manuals, and miscellaneous paperwork. Group consists of: MSC/Apollo Program management; a review copy of the Apollo Spa

Collection of five books and manuals: two 20th anniversary souvenir editions of the Apollo 11 press kit; two hardcover copies of First on the Moon; an

Collection of 15 books and magazines, including several NASA publications. Included are: nine different issues of Life magazine covering various missi

Collection of five color satin-finish photos of female astronauts, 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, each signed in black felt tip by the astronaut pictured, includi

Two hardcover books: Skylab’s Astronomy and Space Sciences, signed on the title page in blue felt tip, “SL III photos by Alan Bean and crew, July, Aug

TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, NASA letterhead, April 8, 1975. Letter to an Air Force lieutenant. In part: “Our rendezvous was indeed run with Mission Contr

Three color 8 x 10 photos, various finishes, each signed in blue or black felt tip by Carpenter. In fine condition.

Mailing envelope with an affixed printed photo of a shuttle launch affixed to left side, signed under the photo in black ballpoint by Jarvis. In fine

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Collins in his white space suit, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition.

Two signed photos: glossy 8 x 10 of Cooper at Disney World, signed in black felt tip, and bearing a Walt Disney Productions stamp on the reverse; and

Uncanceled Kniga cover, 6.5 x 3.75, signed in the upper left in black ink. In fine condition, with a light vertical bend to right of signature.

FDC bearing a February 20, 1962, Cape Canaveral postal cancellation, signed in blue ballpoint, “J. H. Glenn, Jr.” Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/DNA au

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Glenn in his orange suit for his mission on Space Shuttle Discovery, signed in black felt tip. Reverse bears an aff

Mariner-Mars 1964 Final Project Report, NASA SP-139, 8 x 10, 346 pages, issued by NASA in 1967. Foreword begins: “In November 1962, the National Aeron

Mariner-Venus 1962 Final Project Report, NASA SP-59, 8 x 10, 344 pages, issued by NASA in 1965. Foreword begins: “The flight of Mariner II to the plan

Printed NASA “Public Affairs Vehicle” sign, measuring 14.25 x 7.25, with the NASA ‘worm’ logo at the top. Sign is presented in Lucite to an overall si

Two shuttle manuals originally belonging to Aleck C. Bond, both prepared by Rockwell International. Manuals are titled: Orbital Flight Test Design Cer

Collection of six Russian space books, both hard and softcover. Titles are: It Is I, Sea Gull; Soviet Space Research; Sputnik into Space; Cosmonauts o

Collection of four manuals: QLDS Systems Description; Addendum to Analysis of Launch Complex 39 LOX Fill Flow Control System; Test Report on the Total

Official satin-finish 10 x 8 NASA photo of the Apollo 17 crew loading into the van for their ride to the launch pad, signed in black felt tip, “Harris

Color 10 x 8 official NASA lithograph of Shepard next to the American flag during the Apollo 14 EVA, nicely signed in black felt tip. Matted to an ove

Two unbound NASA manuals for OV 099, both 8.5 x 11, titled Flight Data File Ascent Pocket Checklist, revision A, dated May 6, 1983; and Flight Data Fi

Two first edition books: first, a hardcover copy of Apollo EECOM: Journey of a Lifetime, signed by Sy Liebergot and accompanied by a color 7 x 5 satin

Two NASA restricted access signs, both 1.75 x 9.25. One is for the Shuttle Mission Operations Area, requiring a certain badge certification for entry;

Two items: first, a serene 6 x 4.25 postcard photo entitled ‘Forest, Floor of Yosemite,’ signed on the reverse in black felt tip, “Ansel Adams 1-5-76,

Eminent French sculptor (1834–1904) best known for designing the Statue of Liberty. Crisply penned ALS in French, signed “F. Bartholdi,” one page, 4.7

Exceptional matte-finish 7.75 x 10.25 photo of workers rappelling the face of George Washington while carving Mount Rushmore, signed in the lower righ

Partly-printed DS, signed three times, “Mary S. Cassatt,” and also signed once by her father, one page both sides, 8 x 10, February 28, 1876. Customs

ALS in French, one page both sides, 4.5 x 6, Mesnil-Beaufresne letterhead, no date. Letter to her biographer, art critic Achille Segard. In full (tran

English artist and illustrator (1846–1886). He is famous for his drawings of contemporary English country life and for his charming and humorous illus

Oversized 9.25 x 12.5 photo of the artist sitting with his arms folded, signed in white artist’s pencil. Matted and framed to an overall size of 13.5

Famed French art dealer (1831–1922) who was one of the first to provide financial support and solo exhibitions to artists, including Degas, Renoir, Mo

LS in French, signed “G. Eiffel,” two pages, lightly-lined on two adjoining sheets, 8 x 10.25, January 21, 1904, to the President of the Scientific Co

Belgian painter and printmaker (1860–1949) who was an important influence on expressionism and surrealism. Ensor’s personal calling card printed with

Belgian painter and printmaker (1860–1949) who was an important influence on expressionism and surrealism. Rare etching by Ensor entitled ‘Christ Desc

Signed book: YEA. First edition. Culver City, CA: The Lapis Press, 1989. Hardcover, 5.25 x 8.25, 25 pages. Signed on the first free end page with an o

French artist (1879–1949) of the Fauvist movement and close friend of Raoul Dufy. Original ink sketch of his father on his deathbed on an off-white 8.

Pioneering Russian painter and theorist (1866–1944) who takes a place among the seminal figures in the development of abstract art. ALS in German, sig

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

Mexican painter (1883–1949) who specialized in bold murals that established the Mexican Mural Renaissance along with the likes of Diego Rivera and Dav

Large red pencil signature, “Picasso,” on an off-white 7.25 x 10 sheet bearing affixed images of the artist playing a guitar and a painting. Affixed t

American painter (1914–1976) known for his paintings of birds, exotic animals, and African-American culture. Intriguing original watercolor painting o

Gorgeous small white porcelain tureen, measuring 5.5 x 3.5 x 3, personally-owned by Renoir as part of a child’s doll dinner service. Both the dish and

English artist and book illustrator (1879–1976) known especially for his human-like animals in illustrations for Winnie-the-Pooh by A. A. Milne. ANS s

ALS in French, signed “A. Rodin,” one page, 4.5 x 7, personal letterhead, March 23, 1903. Letter to his longtime friend, fellow artist, and one-time m

ALS signed “John S. Sargent,” two pages, 4.5 x 7, personal letterhead, September 27, 1923. In part: “I have received your letter of today’s date conve

An exhibition postcard for Steadman’s retrospective at The Artworks 1830 Gallery in 2013, 8.25 x 5.75, signed on the front in black ink, “Ralph Steadm

Swiss painter and sculptor (1925–1991) best known for his sculptural machines or kinetic art in the Dada tradition. ALS, one page on a 5.75 x 4.25 pos

French painter and illustrator (1836–1902) who became famous in London as a genre painter of fashionably dressed women. TLS, one page, 4.5 x 7.25, Nov

Dutch-Indonesian painter (1858–1928) who worked in various styles, including Symbolism and Art Noveau. ALS in Dutch, three pages on two adjoining shee

Important French painter and printmaker (1864–1901) whose lively, colorful portrayals of the people and places of fin-de-siècle Paris take a pl...

TLS, one page, 8 x 4.25, on Wright’s red-block paper, March 12, 1938. Letter to “Miss Rosalie Meub: Editor: ‘Voomag’ Pasadena Junior College: Pasadena

Ornithologist and artist (1785–1851) whose monumental pictorial studies of the birds and quadrupeds of North America take a place among the most disti

Color 35.5 x 23.5 poster entitled ‘Nastassja Kinski and the Serpent,’ featuring Avedon’s classic image of the actress wrapped in a python, signed in b

Renowned American artist (1889–1975) whose distinctive ‘regionalist’ style made him one of the most influential figures in American art during the 193

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

Bank check, 8 x 3.25, filled out and signed by Bourke-White, “Bourke-White Studio, Margaret Bourke-White,” payable to Pierre’s for $17.90, November 7,

French journalist, caricaturist, and photographer (1828–1906). The rival of Nadar in French photography, he is best known for his numerous portraits a

Color 8.75 x 11.75 book photo of Dali’s dark surrealist work entitled ‘The Battle of Tetuan,’ signed in person in the right border in blue felt tip. S

Navajo artist (1931–2005) sometimes referred to as ‘the Picasso of American Indian art.’ Color 23.5 x 31.5 poster of one of Gorman’s works for the Art