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English auto and speedboat racer (1885–1948) who held the world records for both land speed and water speed at several times during the 1920s and 1930

Original signed red artist’s pencil sketch of the Dragon Lady on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page. In fine condition.

Original vintage signed ink sketch of a young Terry Lee from Terry and the Pirates on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page. In fine condition, with a bit of mi

Vintage 6 x 8 newspaper photo of Carnera during training, signed in fountain pen. Affixed to a slightly larger sheet. In fine condition, with a very s

Vintage fountain pen signature, “Primo Carnera,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page. In fine condition, with a bit of toning and soiling to lower corners.

Vintage fountain pen signature, “C. L. Chennault,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page. In fine condition, with light edge toning.

International Tennis Hall of Famer (1901–1987) who was one of the famous ‘Four Musketeers’ of France who dominated tennis in the 1920s and 30s. Vintag

Explorer and physician (1865–1940) who claimed to have reached the North Pole a year before Peary. His claim was later rejected on grounds of insuffic

Boxer (1889–1973) who was bantamweight champion of the world from 1910 to 1914. Upon retiring, the diminutive man had a stage act where he challenged

Illustrator (1896–1966) known as the ‘artist of the stars,’ whose subjects included Carol Lombard, Bette Davis, Judy Garland, Veronica Lake, and Lana

Three items: original vintage signed ink sketch of a man smoking a cigar on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page, signed, “Yours truly, J. N. Darling, Alias: D

Spanish aeronautical engineer (1895–1936) who invented the autogyro, enabling the development of rotary-wing aircraft like the helicopter. Bold vintag

Vintage ink signatures, “Jack Dempsey” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page; and “Gene Tunney Feb 24–1927,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 lightly-lined slip. In

Vintage fountain pen signature, “Jack Dempsey,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page. In fine condition, with light toning to edges.

Vintage fountain pen signature, “Thomas E. Dewey,” on an off-white 5 x 3 State of New York Executive Mansion card. In fine condition.

Vintage fountain pen signature, “Geo. Eastman,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 lined page. In fine condition.

Vintage ink signature, “Hugo Eckener,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page. In fine condition.

Vintage ink signature, “Hugo Eckener,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page. In fine condition, with light soiling to lower corners.

American competitive swimmer (1905–2003) known as the first woman to swim across the English Channel. Vintage 3.5 x 5.25 postcard photo honoring Ederl

Vintage ink signatures of female swimmers of the English Channel on individual off-white 4.5 x 2.5 pages, two of which are lined. Signers are: Gertrud