RR Auction: Rare Manuscripts, Documents, and Autographs

Cardstock 10 x 8 photo of the Hindenburg in flight, signed in black felt tip by Werner Franz; and a 6 x 4 cardstock photo of the zeppelin, signed and

TLS signed “James A. McDivitt” and “Edward H. White II,” one page, 8 x 10.25, NASA letterhead, undated but received September 28, 1965. Letter to a Ge

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 close-up photo of Glenn in his Mercury helmet, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a couple of creases to top

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Glenn in his Mercury spacesuit, signed in the lower border in blue felt tip. In very fine condition.

Glossy 10 x 8 NASA photo of Glenn onboard Friendship 7, signed in black felt tip. Some dings and creasing to the top and bottom borders, otherwise fin

Glossy 11 x 8 ‘red-numbered’ NASA photo of Glenn outside the Friendship 7 capsule, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.

TLS signed “Virgil I. Grissom,” one page, 8 x 10.5, NASA Space Task Group letterhead, August 29, 1961. Letter to an admirer. In full: “Thank you for y

Two color satin-finish 8 x 10 photos of Haise in his spacesuit, each signed in black felt tip, one, “Fred Haise, Apollo 13 LMP,” and the other, “Best

Survivor of the Hindenburg, who was serving as a 14-year-old cabin boy on the airship. Cardstock 10 x 8 photo of the Hindenburg prior to the explosion

Color 10 x 8 NASA photo of Irwin saluting the flag on the lunar surface, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “Wolfgang, Jim Irwin,” with photo also

Color 10 x 8 cardstock NASA photo of Irwin at the Hadley-Apennine landing site, signed in black felt tip, “Jim Irwin,” below a pre-printed sentiment.

Two satin-finish 8 x 10 photos, one color, each signed in black felt tip or gold ink by Kranz. In fine condition.

Signed book: We. First edition. NY: G.P. Putnam’s Sons, 1927. Hardcover, 5.5 x 8.25, 318 pages. Signed on the second free end page in black ink, “Char

Original blue press pass, 3 x 3, for the July 22, 1927, Aviator’s Celebration, held in Boston, Massachusetts, signed in fountain pen, “C. A. Lindbergh

Composite French postcard with an oval portrait of Lindbergh and an artist’s rendition of the Spirit of St. Louis in flight, signed in fountain pen, “

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Lovell posing in his space suit, signed in blue felt tip, “James Lovell, Apollo 13.” In very fine condition.

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Lovell posing in his white space suit, signed in blue felt tip, “Houston we have a problem, James Lovell, Apollo 13

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Mattingly in his space suit, signed in black felt tip, “With best wishes, Ken Mattingly.” In fine condition, with j

Off-white envelope, 6.5 x 3.5, signed in blue and black ink, “Alan B. Shepard, Jr.,” “Walter M. Schirra, Jr.,” “John H. Glenn, Jr.,” “Virgil I. Grisso

Three FDCs, with various cachets, each signed in ink or ballpoint by a different Mercury astronaut. Signers are: Deke Slayton, Gordon Cooper, and John

Six original vintage pencil signatures of the Mercury astronauts drawn by NASA employee Ruth Johnston, all taken from the astronauts’ original NASA po

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of the Mercury astronauts posing in their space suits, signed in blue and black felt tip by Alan Shepard, Gordon Coope

FDC bearing a Project Mercury postage stamp, signed in black ink, “Best regards—J. H. Glenn, Jr.,” “Robert R. Gilruth,” and “A. B. Shepard,” and blue

Satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Mitchell walking on the lunar surface, signed in silver ink “Edgar Mitchell, Apollo 14.” In fine condition.

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Mitchell in his white spacesuit in front of the Apollo 14 mission insignia, signed in blue felt tip, “Edgar Mitchel

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Mitchell with the flag on the lunar surface, signed in blue felt tip, “In the Fra Mauro Highlands of the moon with

Collection of 10 signed photos, various finishes, one 8 x 10 and nine 10 x 8, including two NASA photos, each signed in ink or felt tip by the respect

Two color satin-finish 8 x 10 photos, one of the launch of Apollo 11, the other an image of Neil Armstrong’s footprint on the moon, each signed in bla

Unique collage made from an 8.25 x 10.75 color map of the moon’s surface, complete with affixed clipped photographs and mission emblems, signed in ink

Color 8 x 10 NASA photo of Ride with a shuttle model behind her, signed in black felt tip, “Merry Christmas! Sally K. Ride.” In very fine condition.

Color semi-glossy 10 x 8 red-numbered NASA photo of a coast line taken from orbit during Apollo 7, signed in black felt tip by Wally Schirra and Walt

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Schirra posing in his spacesuit before a wall-sized world map and a model of the Mercury capsule, signed in blue fe

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Schirra and Shepard on Gemini 6 launch day, signed in blue felt tip, “Relaxing with Al Shepard before GT-6 launch,

DS, signed “W. M. Schirra, Jr,” one page, 8 x 5, March 29, 1961. Maintenance report signed twice by Schirra, once under “Exceptional Release” and once

Signed book: Return to the Moon. First edition, later printing. NY: Copernicus Books, 2006. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.25 x 9.5, 335 pages. Signed o

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Schweickart on his spacewalk with Earth in the background, signed in black felt tip, “Rusty Schweickart, Apollo 9,

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Scott in his white spacesuit, signed in blue felt tip, “Dave Scott, 7th Man on the Moon, Apollo 15.” In very fine c

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Scott saluting the flag on the lunar surface, signed in blue felt tip, “7th Man on the Moon, Dave Scott, Apollo 15.

Color satin-finish 16 x 20 photo of Scott performing his EVA during the Apollo 9 mission, signed in the lower border in blue felt tip. In fine conditi

Gold ink signature, “Alan Shepard,” on a black 4 x 1.75 card. Matted with a photo of Shepard on the moon to an overall size of 14 x 15. In fine condit

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

ALS signed “Cecil,” one page both sides, 8 x 10, Reddish House letterhead, no date. Letter to “Arnold.” In part: “I’ve been to London for 3 days—I hav

American author (1856–1919) best known for the children’s classic The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Vintage ink signature and inscription, “To my old army f

ALS signed “Cecil,” one page, 8 x 10, no date. Letter to “Francis.” In part: “I have been busy up to a point and have now put an end to sudden inquiri

Collection of five ALSs, two in pencil, three signed “Cecil,” one signed “Mr. B.,” and one unsigned, all one page, both sides, all to Anita and/or Joh

Two items: original signed and inscribed felt tip sketch of Jaws on a white 8.5 x 11 sheet; and a hardcover first edition later printing copy of Shark

British novelist and historian (1836–1901). ALS signed “W. Besant,” one page, 4.5 x 7, May 8, 1871. In part: “I send you a note from Palmer which plea

Color glossy 11.75 x 18 photo of the cover of the 40th anniversary edition of The Exorcist, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition.

Artist best known for his hand-drawn, one-sided depictions of US banknotes, referred to as ‘Boggs notes.’ Numbered FUN Show Souvenir Card featuring an

Pioneering American photographer and photojournalist (1904–1971) whose iconic photo of the Fort Peck Dam graced the first cover of Life magazine. ALS,

Two hardcover books: a first edition, first printing of Farewell Summer, signed and inscribed on the half-title page; and The Stories of Ray Bradbury,

Signed book: The Bradbury Chronicles. First edition, first printing. NY: William Morrow, 2005. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.25, 384 pages. Signe

Important French painter (1882–1963) who, along with Picasso, was one of the seminal figures in the development of Cubism. Endorsement signature, “G.

Important French painter (1882–1963) who, along with Picasso, was one of the seminal figures in the development of Cubism. Original vintage ink sketch

Vintage matte-finish 4 x 6.5 photo of Buck reading, signed in the lower border in black ink. In fine condition, with light paperclip impressions to to

French Realist painter (1827–1906). ALS in French, on a 7.5 x 2.5 clipped slip, August 4, 1898. Letter to Mr. Tedesco. In full (translated): “I send y

ALS, one page, 8.5 x 11, no date. Letter to Andrea Brown. In full: “There are no answers to your questions.” Intersecting folds, one vertical fold pas

Personal check, 8.5 x 3, filled out and signed by Burroughs, “E. R. Burroughs,” payable to E. R. Andrews. DDS for $25.00, February 2, 1939. In fine co

TLS signed “Papa, Edgar Rice Burroughs,” one page both sides, 8 x 10.5, USS Cahaba letterhead, May 27, 1945. Letter to his daughter Joan, from “somewh

TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, February 13, 1939. Letter to an admirer in San Diego. In full: “In reply to your letter of February 9, I

Signed book: No Man’s World. First edition. NY: E. F. Dutton and Co., 1967. Hardcover with dustjacket, 5.75 x 8.25, 414 pages. Signed and inscribed on

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

ALS in French, one page, 8.25 x 10.5, February 4, Elin—Aussedat—Annecy letterhead. In full (translated): “I am unfortunately in the South of France a

Influential American-born painter (1844–1926) who became one of the leading lights of the Impressionist movement and one of the first female artists t

Signed book: Lucy Gayheart. Limited signed first edition of 749 copies (this being No. 46). NY: Alfred A. Knopf, 1935. Hardcover, 6.25 x 9.25, 231 pag

ANS in French, one page, 5.74 x 4, New York, no date. Brief boldly penned untranslated postcard to a couple in Paris. In fine condition, with a couple

Title page from The Man in the Lower Ten by Mary Roberts Rinehart, 4.25 x 7, signed in black ink, “A great story!! Howard Chandler Christy, March 4th

Illustrator and painter (1873–1952) who developed the popular image of the Christy Girl. ALS, one page, 5 x 6.5, February 12, 1907. Letter to “Ms. Ogd

Souvenir typescript, one page, 8.5 x 11, signed in black ink. The opening passages of 2001: A Space Odyssey, beginning with “The drought had lasted no

Glossy 10 x 8 photo of the sci-fi writer at an early computer, signed in silver ink, “Arth. C. Clarke.” In fine condition.

ALS, in pencil, signed “S. L. Clemens,” one page, 4.25 x 7, October 12. From the Langham Hotel, Clemens writes to Dr. Fowler. In full: “We have lost y

Business check, 6 x 2.25, filled out in another hand and signed by Cooper, payable to Hay for $20.00, December 1, 1841. In very good condition, with b

French poet and novelist (1842–1908) who was known as ‘the poet of the humble.’ Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Cayol Freres of Marseille, signed

Scottish novelist (1859–1914). Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Russell & Sons of London, signed in the lower border in black ink, “S. R. Cr...

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

TLS, one page, 8.25 x 8, Gipsy House letterhead, September 15, 1989. Brief letter to an admirer. In full: “Thank you for your letter. I never send pho

French writer (1822–1896) and founder of the Académie Goncourt and creator of the Prix Goncourt, France’s most prestigious literary prize. Orig...

Austrian painter (1835–1921) known for his genre scenes of Tyrolese peasant life. Original 4 x 6.5 cabinet photo, by Franz Hanfstaengl of Munich, sign

British author (1785–1859) best remembered for his now-classic memoir of his experiments with drugs, Confessions of an English Opium-Eater. Unsigned a

Son of Swiss author Anne Louise Germaine de Stael-Holstein, known as Madame de Stael, who edited her complete works in seventeen volumes. ALS in Frenc

French painter and writer (1870–1943). ALS in French, one page, 4.5 x 6, June 1, 1925. Letter to Gabriel Thomas. In part (translated): “I hope you wil