RR Auction: Rare Manuscripts, Documents, and Autographs

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

Two satin-finish photos: a color 10 x 8 photo of the launch crew of MA-6, signed in black felt tip by Wendt; and a 10 x 8 group photo signed in black

Glossy 10 x 8 photo of Wendt in front of the Apollo 13 capsule, signed in black felt tip, “Preparing Apollo 13 Guenter F. Wendt Padleader.” In very fi

Glossy 8 x 10 NASA photo of the Friendship 7 liftoff, signed in black felt tip, “Friendship 7 launch, Guenter F. Wendt, Padleader.” In fine condition.

Satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Wendt with Ham the chimpanzee, signed in black felt tip, “‘Ham,’ America’s first chimp in space, Guenter Wendt, Padleader

Two satin-finish photos: one color 8 x 10 photo of Wendt near the Liberty Bell 7 capsule, signed in the lower border in black felt tip, “Guenter F. We

Winters National Bank check, 7.5 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Wright, “Orville Wright,” payable to Chester L. Vittitow for $5.50, Jan

Color limited edition 17 x 11 print of Yeager’s Glamorous Glennis, numbered #293/1000, signed in pencil. In fine condition.

Color 8 x 10 NASA photo of Young posing in his Space Shuttle space suit, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “To Edward A. Pinto, Best wishes, John

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Young saluting the flag on the lunar surface, signed in silver ink, “John Young, Apollo 16 CDR.” In very fine condi

Felt tip signature, “Ansel Adams,” on an off-white 5 x 3 lined notepad sheet. In fine condition, with binding holes to the left border and trivial ton

Ukrainian abstract sculpture (1887–1964). Archipenko veered away from the traditional form of neo-classical sculpture to implement the use of negative

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

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Adams in a suit and tie, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with tape remnants to reverse of three edges.

American writer (1857–1948) and feminist. Vintage glossy 4 x 5.75 photo affixed to its original mount to an overall size of 6 x 8, signed and inscribe

British-American poet (1907–1973) best known for such classic verses as ‘September 1, 1939’ and ‘The Age of Anxiety’ and for his musical collaboration

British author and playwright (1889–1981) best known for the 1935 story, National Velvet, which was filmed in 1944 with Elizabeth Taylor. ALS, twice-s

Scottish author and dramatist (1860–1937) best known for the classic children’s play Peter Pan. ALS signed “J. M. Barrie,” one page, 4 x 6, Black Lake

Scottish author and dramatist (1860–1937) best known for the classic children’s play Peter Pan. ALS signed “J. M. Barrie,” one page both sides, 5 x 8,

Eminent French sculptor (1834–1904) best known for designing the Statue of Liberty. Precise ink signature, “For autograph, F. Bartholdi,” on an off-wh