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Three items: cardstock 11 x 8.5 print, signed in black felt tip by R. H. Nelson, Paul Tibbets, Theodore Van Kirk, and Tom Ferebee, all adding their fl

Souvenir typescript of a poem entitled ‘First Atomic Strike Force,’ one cardstock page, 8 x 10, signed at the bottom in blue felt tip by Paul Tibbets,

Laserprint 8.5 x 11 photo of the devastated Hiroshima, signed in blue felt tip, “The destruction in Hiroshima was comparable with effects from previou

Three glossy photos of Olivi in the Air Force, 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, each lengthily signed and inscribed in black felt tip to “Colonel Albertazzi

Chilling 8 x 10 cardstock photo of the Hiroshima mushroom cloud, signed in blue felt tip, “Paul Tibbets, Pilot.” In fine condition.

Original Japanese Government ten dollar banknote, signed in the upper right in black felt tip, “Paul W. Tibbets.” Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/DNA au

Copy of the blueprints for ‘Little Boy,’ the atomic bomb dropped over Hiroshima, 24 x 18. Van Kirk adds handwritten notations explaining the main diff

Signed book: Top Guns. First edition, first printing. NY: Pocket Books, 1991. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 338 pages. Signed and inscribed o

FDC with a cachet honoring the Geneva Conference, prominently signed in blue ink. In fine condition, with mild overall soiling. Accompanied by an unsi

Block of eight six-cent postage stamps from the Philippines featuring images of MacArthur, signed in the upper margin in fountain pen. In fine conditi

Commemorative cover with a cachet honoring MacArthur’s famous ‘I Shall Return’ quote, signed in fountain pen. Nicely presented with a stamp and two co

Two Belgian postage stamps honoring the fallen soldiers at Bastogne, both signed in fountain pen by McAuliffe, the first signed, “‘Nuts,’” and the sec

Collection of 50 items, consisting of signatures, photos, and souvenir typescripts, each signed by a Medal of Honor recipient, with a couple adding in

Collection of six items consisting of signed photos, prints, a biographical sheet and a cover, each signed in ink or felt tip by a different military

Royal Navy officer (1781–1866) known for serving during the First Opium War. Crisp ink signature, “W. Parker,” on an off-white 8 x 3.25 slip clipped f

TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, January 22, 1969. Letter to an admirer. In part: “Thanks so much for your letter of recent date enclo

Personal check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out in another hand and signed by Rickenbacker, “E. V. Rickenbacker,” payable to Dempsey & Carroll, Inc. for...

Vintage glossy 5 x 8.5 photo of Ridgway in uniform, signed in the lower border in fountain pen, “M. B. Ridgway.” In fine condition, with mild spotting

US Navy admiral during World War II (1886–1969) remembered for commanding forces during the Battle of Midway and the Battle of the Philippine Sea. Com

Free-franked mailing envelope with a patriotic anti-Hitler cachet, 6.5 x 3.5, franked in the upper left by Wainwright, “J. M. Wainwright.” Postmarked

Test pilot (1924–2010) who broke a number of records with the X-15 experimental aircraft during the 1960s. Satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of White in unifo

Collection of items consisting of a signed photo, commemorative cover, and pencil and ink signatures. A glossy 15.25 x 10.5 photo of the signing of th

Collection of items consisting of a signed photo, commemorative covers, and pencil and ink signatures. A glossy 15.5 x 10.25 photo of the signing of t

Three items: glossy 8 x 10 photo of Zumwalt in uniform, signed and inscribed in black ballpoint; FDC with cachet honoring historic steamboats, signed

Proof sheet for the 1997 edition of Who’s Who, one page, 8.25 x 11.75, with a printed biography of Aldrin in the middle, and a request for any further

A flown piece of the Columbia’s Command Module gold Kapton foil, nicely cloth matted and framed with an ink signature, “Buzz Aldrin,” from a descripti

Inventor of the first dirigible airship (1806–1872) who first flew his ‘Aereon’ over Perth Amboy, New Jersey, on June 1, 1863. ALS signed “Andrews,” o

Color 8 x 9.75 NASA photo, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Fifi Booth, our best wishes, Gene Cernan,” “John Young,” and “Tom Stafford.” Ce

Color glossy 8 x 10 ‘red-numbered’ NASA photo of the Apollo 12 crew posing together during training, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Fran—

Glossy 10 x 8 photo of the Apollo 16 crew and their families posing with Speaker of the House Carl Albert, signed in black felt tip by Ken Mattingly a

Color glossy 13.5 x 10.5 photo of Harrison Schmitt posing next to the American flag on the lunar surface, the earth visible behind him, affixed to its

Color 10 x 8 NASA photo of the Apollo 17 crew posing with the lunar rover, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Phil, Best Wishes, Ron Evans, J

Color 6.5 x 9.25 photo of the launch of the American Apollo-Soyuz crew, affixed to its original 11 x 14 mount, signed on the mount in black ink by Dek

Original front section of the final city edition of the July 25, 1969, Dayton, Ohio Journal Herald, with the headline announcing “Heroes All Home Safe

Choice uninscribed color 8 x 10 NASA photo of Armstrong in his white space suit, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. A fantastic example with

Color 8 x 10 NASA photo of Armstrong posing in his white space suit against a lunar background, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip “To Jo Nichols—N

Very nice color 20.75 x 16.75 print entitled ‘Armstrong & Aldrin Planting Old Glory on the Moon’ AP 1107, signed and inscribed in black felt tip...

TLS signed “Neil,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Cardwell International Ltd. letterhead, March 10, 1980. Letter to Thomas O. Paine, President of Northrup. In fu

Extremely rare personal check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Armstrong, “Neil A. Armstrong,” payable to Lorian Trust for $2500.00, June 30, 1987.

Business card for a B. F. Goodrich Chemical Company employee, 3.5 x 2, signed in blue ballpoint, “Neil Armstrong, Apollo 11.” Card is affixed to a col

U. S. News and World Report magazine, 8 x 11, 84 pages, dated July 21, 1969, featuring an image of the Apollo 11 crew on the cover. Signed on the imag

Ink signature, “Neil Armstrong,” on an off-white 3 x 5 card with a small caption affixed to bottom edge. In fine condition, with some light toning to

Color 14 x 11.5 photo of a shuttle coming in for a landing, affixed to a 19.5 x 16 off-white mount, signed on the mount in black felt tip by 53 astron

Limited edition 19 x 29 lithograph of Armstrong in his flight suit prior to the Apollo 11 mission, numbered 419/1000, signed in pencil by Armstrong at

Program from the Sam Houston Area Council Boy Scouts of America 1978 Volunteer Recognition Dinner, held on May 22, 1978, at the Galleria Plaza Hotel,

TLS signed “Gordon,” one page, 8 x 10.5, NASA letterhead, stamp-dated September 20, 1963. Letter to an admirer forwarding a small gift (not included).

Vintage sepia glossy 3.25 x 4 photo of Earhart wearing a scarf and overcoat, signed in black ink. Photo is affixed to a 3.5 x 5.5 off-white card. Some

Soviet Air Force major, Gagarin was the first human to fly in space and orbit the earth in April 1961. He was killed in a plane crash in 1968. Vintage

Vintage ink signature, “C. A. Lindbergh,” on an off-white 3.25 x 2.5 card. In very good condition, with a dark fingerprint mark affecting much of his

Vintage glossy 7 x 8.25 head-and-shoulders photo of Lindbergh in his flight cap and goggles, signed and inscribed in black ink, “To Capt. Dennis G. Co