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Supreme Allied commander of the Mediterranean theater in World War II (1891–1969). Vintage matte-finish 8 x 9.5 photo of a painted portrait of Alexand

Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo, signed and inscribed in the lower border in black ink, “To Kenneth H. Browne, with best wishes of H. H. Arnold.” So

Matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Bradley in full uniform, signed in the lower border in black felt tip, “Omar N. Bradley.” In fine condition.

Vintage book page featuring images of national leaders during WWII, 5.75 x 9, signed vertically in ink on one side by Andrew Cunningham, Alan Brooke,

TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, Army Field Forces letterhead, October 7, 1949. Letter to a collector. In part: “It is always a pleasure to hear from an old s

Confederate States of America $500 bill, 7.25 x 3.25, issued at Richmond, February 17, 1864, featuring an image of Stonewall Jackson in the lower righ

ALS, one page, 6 x 9.5, The Berkeley-Waiontha letterhead, July 21, 1906. Letter to a gentleman. In part: “Have you seen Bob yet?…I fear you are having

Ink signature, “D. G. Farragut, Admiral U.S.N.,” on an off-white 5 x 1.5 slip affixed to a larger off-white 8 x 3.5 sheet. In fine condition, with a c

Career US Army officer who served as a brigadier general during the American Civil War and participated at Antietam and Petersburg (1830–1894). ALS si

FDC with a cachet honoring the Marines who raised the flag on Iwo Jima, signed at the top in fountain pen by Rosenthal. In fine condition.

Collection of 70 items, bearing 76 signatures in total, primarily consisting of covers, signatures, letters, and photos, each signed by a famous milit

German Field Marshal (1800–1891) regarded as one of the great military strategists of the latter 19th century. Ink signature on an off-white 4 x 1.5 s

Commemorative cover with a cachet honoring the USS Constellation, signed in black ballpoint, “C. W. Nimitz, Fleet Admiral, USN.” Encapsulated in a pla

Ink signature, “I am very sincerely yours, William H. Seward,” on an off-white 3.75 x 2 slip clipped from the close of a letter. In fine condition.

Ink signature, “George Dewey,” on an off-white 5 x 1 slip; and a bold ink signature, “Richmond Pearson Hobson, Hong Kong, April 21, 1901,” on an off-w

American major general (1883–1953) who defended Bataan and Corregidor and who survived a stint as a prisoner of war from 1942–45. Block of four three-

Color 8 x 10 NASA photo of Armstrong in his white space suit, signed and inscribed in bold blue felt tip, “To Stan Novak, Best Wishes, Neil Armstrong.

Color 8 x 10 NASA photo of Armstrong posing in his white space suit, signed in blue felt tip. The signature quite faded but visible, otherwise fine co

Official Rawlings National League baseball signed in blue ballpoint on a side panel, “Neil Armstrong, Apollo 11.” In fine condition, with some subtle

Color 8 x 10 NASA photo of McAuliffe and fellow teacher Barbara Morgan in their blue flight suits, signed in blue felt tip, “S. Christa McAuliffe.” In

Commemorative cover with a cachet honoring the tenth anniversary of the National Air Races, signed next to the cachet in fountain pen. In fine conditi

Choice vintage fountain pen signature, “Amelia Earhart,” on an off-white 4.75 x 2.75 album page. Beautifully double-matted and framed with two photos

TLS, one page, 7 x 10.5, Transcontinental Air Transport Inc. letterhead, April 18, 1930. Letter declining an invitation. In full: “I am exceedingly so

ALS signed “Lindbergh,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, Flying Cadets letterhead, September 21, 1924. Letter to his friend “Dub.” In part:

TLS signed “Charles A. Lindbergh,” one page, 8.5 x 11, March 29, 1954. Letter apologizing for late correspondence. In part: “Since last June, I have b

Superb vintage matte-finish 7.75 x 9.75 photo of Lindbergh with Raymond Orteig after his successful transcontinental flight, neatly signed in fountain

Colophon from the 1927 G. P. Putnam’s Sons limited first edition of We, numbered 141/1000, 5 x 8.75, signed in black ink, “Charles A. Lindbergh.” In f

TLS signed “C. A. Lindbergh,” one page, 8 x 10, Long Barn, Weald letterhead, September 28, 1937. Letter to Timothy Burns. In full: “Thank you very muc

A printed typescript of Shepard’s historic flight in space, signed by six of the Mercury Astronauts, 8 x 10.5, 6 pages, no date, NASA letterhead. Enti

Four items: an Apollo 14 launch pass bearing the mission insignia, stamped on the reverse as number 9316, 4 x 2.5, signed vertically on the front in b

ALS signed “Alan B. Shepard, Jr,” one page, 8 x 10.25, NASA letterhead, July 28, 1969. Letter to a collector. In part: “I hope you realize that the cu

TLS, one page, 7 x 10, personal letterhead, February 23, 1928. Brief letter to Reverend H. Randel Lookabill. In full: “I thank you for your letter of

Commemorative cover with a cachet honoring the 25th anniversary of the Wright Bros. first flight, signed above the cachet in black ink, “Orville Wrigh

Color 8 x 10 NASA photo of Aldrin posing in his white space suit, signed in black ballpoint. In fine to very fine condition.

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Aldrin posing in his white space suit, his helmet by his side, signed in blue felt tip, “We came in peace, Buzz Ald

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Aldrin on the lunar surface, signed in blue felt tip, “Buzz Aldrin, Apollo XI.” In very fine condition.

RECON business check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Aldrin, “Edwin E. Aldrin, Jr.,” payable to Elmer Wheaton for $40.00, dated November 13, 1981.

Signed book: Mission to Mars. First edition. Washington, D. C.: National Geographic, 2013. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.25 x 9.25, 258 pages. Signed

Signed book: Magnificent Desolation. First edition, first printing. NY: Harmony Books, 2009. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.25 x 9.5, 326 pages. Signed

Commemorative cover with a cachet honoring the Apollo 11 moon landing, signed at the bottom in blue felt tip, “Buzz Aldrin, Moon Landing.” Encapsulate

Color semi-glossy 10 x 13 photo of the first four shuttle crews, signed in black felt tip by all pictured: John Young, Bob Crippen, Joe Engle, Dick Tr

Vintage matte-finish 10 x 13.25 photo of the Apollo 10 capsule shortly before splashdown, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Dick, with best

Apollo 15 insurance cover with a cachet of the Apollo 15 mission insignia, signed in black felt tip by Dave Scott, Al Worden, and Jim Irwin. Cover is

Color 7 x 7 photo of Dave Scott saluting the flag on the lunar surface, affixed to a 9.5 x 11.25 mount, signed and inscribed on the mount in black fel

Nine color vintage 8 x 10 NASA photos of astronauts posing in formal attire, each signed in ink by the subject, most inscribed to “Nancy.” Signers are

Two items: TLS signed “Carl Sagan,” one page, 8.5 x 7, Cornell University letterhead, February 25, 1974, in part: “‘The Cosmic Connection’ is availabl

Four postal covers, including one FDC, each signed in ink or felt tip by a different astronaut. Signers are: Jim Irwin, Gordon Cooper, Edgar Mitchell,

Signed book: Painting Apollo. First edition, first printing. Washington, D. C.: Smithsonian Books, 2009. Hardcover with dust jacket, 11.25 x 10.25, 22

Two photos: color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Carpenter being suited up, signed in blue felt tip, “Scott Carpenter, Aurora 7”; and a satin-finish 8 x

Two items: souvenir typescript detailing the touch and go descent of his space capsule, one page, 8.5 x 11, NASA letterhead. In part, “Due to a malfun

Two postal covers, one with a cachet honoring the Apollo 17 lunar landing; and one with a cancellation from Cernan’s home town of Bellwood, Illinois,

Color 10 x 8 NASA photo of Cernan with the lunar rover, signed in black felt tip, “Best wishes, Gene Cernan, 4/15/83.” In fine condition.

Two commemorative covers with cachets honoring Gemini 9, each signed in blue ballpoint. In overall fine condition.

Two commemorative covers with cachets honoring Apollo 17, each signed in blue ballpoint. In overall fine condition.

Color 8 x 10 NASA photo of McNair in his blue flight suit, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “To Leo Roth, Best wishes, Ron McNair.” In very fine

Color 8 x 10 NASA photo of Onizuka in his blue flight suit in front of a shuttle model, signed and inscribed in black ink, “To Margaret—Best of luck!

Color 8 x 10 NASA photo of Resnik in her blue flight suit, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “Best wishes to Leo! Judy Resnik.” In fine conditio

Color 8 x 10 NASA photo of Resnik in her blue flight suit, signed in black felt tip, “Judith A. Resnik.” In fine condition.

Color 8 x 10 NASA photo of Scobee in his blue flight suit, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “Leo, very best wishes, Dick Scobee.” In very fine

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

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Duke saluting the flag on the lunar surface, signed in silver ink, “Charlie Duke, Apollo 16.” In fine condition.

Color 8 x 10 NASA photo of Duke in his white space suit, signed in blue felt tip, “Charlie Duke, Apollo 16 LMP.” In very fine condition.

Launch date commemorative cover with a cachet honoring the Gemini 11 launch, signed in blue ink by Charles Conrad and black ballpoint by Richard Gordo

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

FDC postmarked with Glenn’s Friendship 7 launch date, signed in blue ink by Glenn. In fine condition.

FDC with a cachet honoring Glenn’s Project Mercury flight, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a bit of scattered light toning.

Two photos: color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Gordon during his Gemini training, signed in black felt tip, “Richard Gordon, Gemini XI Pilot”; and a c

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Kranz watching an image of Fred Haise on a large screen at mission control, signed in silver ink, “Fred Haise, Apol

Fourteen-year-old cabin boy who survived the final flight of the Hindenberg. One 10 x 8 cardstock photo of the Hindenburg in flight, signed in black f

Color 10 x 8 NASA photo of Irwin saluting the flag on the lunar surface, signed in black felt tip below a pre-printed sentiment. In very fine conditio

Color 9.75 x 8 photo of Irwin saluting the flag on the lunar surface, affixed to its original 15.25 x 13.5 mount, signed and inscribed on the mount in

Signed book: Apollo 13. First edition. Connecticut: Easton Press, 2000. Hardcover, 6.25 x 9.25, 378 pages. Signed on the colophon by James Lovell and

Color 8 x 10 NASA white spacesuit portrait of Lovell, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Scott

Three FDCs, each with identical cachets honoring John Glenn’s Mercury mission, each signed in ink or ballpoint by a different astronaut and his wife.

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Mitchell posing by the American flag on the lunar surface, signed in silver ink, “Edgar Mitchell, Apollo 14.” In ve

Color 10 x 8 NASA photo of the Apollo 14 crew posing in their white space suits in front of their mission emblem, signed by Mitchell in blue felt tip.

TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.25, personal letterhead, August 3, 1966. Letter answering an unusual question from an admirer. In part: “With reference to yo

Signed book: Spacewalker. First edition. Indiana: Purdue University Press, 2013. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.25 x 9.25, 274 pages. Signed on the hal

Four photos: glossy 8 x 10 photo of the Apollo 7 crew posing with a model of their rocket, signed in blue felt tip by Schirra and Cunningham; color gl

Signed book: Return to the Moon. First edition, later printing. NY: Copernicus Books, 2006. Hardcover, 6.5 x 9.5, 335 pages. Signed and inscribed on t

TLS signed “Jack,” one page, 8.25 x 11, United States Senate letterhead, August 20, 1980. Letter to a political supporter. In part: “We are currently

Color satin-finish 16 x 20 photo of Scott filming from the Apollo 9 command module hatch during the mission, signed in the lower border in blue felt t

Color vintage 8 x 10 NASA photo of See in a suit and tie, signed in black felt tip, “With best regards—Elliot See.” In fine condition.

American astronomer (1885–1972) who measured the size of the galaxy, finding it was far bigger than previously thought. Book plate of a comet, titled

Color 10 x 8 NASA photo of Shepard posing in his spacesuit in front of the Apollo 14 mission insignia, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, wi

Program from the June 7, 1969, commencement at Principia College, 6 x 9, signed on the front cover in black ballpoint, “Alan Shepard.” Shepard’s daugh

Four color 8 x 10 NASA photos of astronauts posing with a Space Shuttle model, each signed in black felt tip by the subject. Signers are: Charles F. B

Two photos: color 10 x 8 NASA photo of the STS-51-B crew, signed in gold and silver ink by Bob Overmeyer, Don Lind, Taylor Wang, Norm Thagard, William

Collection of 16 color 10 x 8 photos of various Space Shuttle crews, each signed in black felt tip or silver ink by the full crew. Missions are: STS-4

Collection of seven color 10 x 8 photos of various Space Shuttle crews, each signed in black felt tip by the full crew. Missions are: STS-47, STS-51,

Collection of 13 color 10 x 8 photos of various Space Shuttle crews, each signed in felt tip or gold ink by the full crew. Missions are: STS-28, STS-2

Two Gemini 6 naval recovery covers, each with a cachet honoring the mission’s recovery force, each signed above the cachet in blue ballpoint, “Thomas

Color satin-finish 9.25 x 7.25 photo of the STS-31 crew, signed in blue felt tip by all five astronauts: Loren J. Shriver, Charles F. Bolden, Steven A

Color satin-finish 14 x 10 photo of the STS-35 crew, signed in blue felt tip by all seven astronauts: Vance D. Brand, Guy S. Gardner, Jeffrey A. Hoffm

Polish commemorative cover with a cachet honoring Titov’s 1961 mission, signed in blue ink by Titov. In fine condition.

Vintage ink signature, “Wernher von Braun,” on an off-white 6.5 x 3.5 envelope with a Project Mercury stamp affixed to the right of signature. In fine

Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Worden posing in his spacesuit with a globe of the moon, signed in blue felt tip, “Al Worden, Apollo 15 CMP.” In very fin

Choice selection of seven vintage ink signatures of prominent 19th century American authors on cards and sheets of various sizes. Signers are: Harriet

Archive of three letters to Chappie Packard, from August and November 1951. One TLS, on a 5.5 x 3.25 postcard, August 7, 1951. Addressed to “C.P.”, i

Romanian-French writer (1876–1933) friendly with the intellectual, literary and artistic elite of the day including Marcel Proust, Andre Gide, Paul Va