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Original watercolor artwork by Leonov entitled ‘The Construction of the Central Square,’ depicting the Baikonur Cosmodrome while being built, on an of

Retired Soviet/Russian cosmonaut and Air Force Major General who, in 1965, became the first human to conduct a space walk. Original painting by Leonov

Color limited edition 20 x 16.5 print entitled ‘First Walk,’ depicting Leonov performing the first ever space walk, numbered 322/950, signed in the lo

Original painting by Vladimir Dzhanibekov entitled ‘Salyut-6 Docked,’ watercolor on cold press illustration board, 9.75 x 9, depicting cosmonauts Koml

Original painting by Dzhanibekov entitled ‘Cosmonaut Spacewalk,’ watercolor on cold press illustration board, 9.75 x 9, depicting a cosmonaut performi

Prolific cosmonaut (born 1943) who made five flights, now renowned for his space artwork. Fantastic original painting by Dzhanibekov, watercolor on co

Volkov’s notebook describing the Mir Space Station’s “termo static” system at length, 6.5 x 8, used by him during training in 1990–91. Notebook contai

Signed book: Intercosmos Flight Facts. Special edition. Russia: 1988. Hardcover, 6.5 x 4.75, 99 pages. Signed on the title page in blue and black ink

Engraved invitation, in Russian, to a 1966 event, 7 x 5, signed on the reverse in ballpoint by seven, including Yuri Gagarin and Vladimir Komarov. In

Six KNIGA covers, all with cachets commemorating Russian space achievements, issued and cancelled to mark one of the first six Russian manned space mi

Souvenir typescript, one page, 8.5 x 11, signed at the conclusion in blue felt tip by Leonov. Excerpt from An Artist in Space. In part: “We were orbit

Uncommon 8 x 10 cardstock photo of Tereshkova in her space suit, signed in blue felt tip, adding “Vostok-6” below. In fine condition.

Glossy 5 x 3.5 photo of Gagarin surrounded by a group of admirers, signed at the bottom in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with slight overall surfa

Impressive crystal-clear oversized satin-finish 14 x 11 photo of an X-15 aircraft on the tarmac, signed vertically in black felt tip by Neil Armstrong

Three fragments from the X-15 experimental aircraft used for X-15 Flight 191 on November 15, 1967, which ended in tragedy when the plane broke apart i

Composite model of an X-15 jet, 15? long, signed on the side in silver ink by Dana. Model comes with its original display stand for an overall size of

Amazing collection of 12 signed photos of the full roster of X-15 pilots, each measuring approximately 8 x 10 or 10 x 8: vintage glossy photo of Mike

Great glossy 8 x 10 photo of Yeager with the record-setting X-1A plane, signed at the top in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a couple of surfa

Glossy 10 x 8 photo of Crossfield beside an X-15, signed in black felt tip. Reverse bears a North American Aviation, Inc. press photo stamp. In fine c

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Gordon in front of his plane, signed in black felt tip, “Henry C. Gordon, Major, USAF, X-20 Pilot.” In fine condition, with a f

Very nice 8 x 10 cardstock photo of Knight posing in front of his X-15, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition.

Color limited edition 24 x 18 print entitled ‘Fastest Man Alive,’ numbered 533/1000, signed in pencil. Also signed in pencil by the artist, Mike Macha

Color limited edition 24 x 19 print entitled ‘Launch of the A-2,’ numbered 476/670, signed in pencil. Also signed in pencil by the artist, Mike Machat

Informational page featuring a list of the X-15 pilots and an image of Armstrong with one of the planes, 8.25 x 10.25, boldly signed and inscribed in

TLS signed “Robert A. Rushworth,” one page, 8 x 10.25, Air Force Flight Test Center letterhead, August 15, 1962. Letter to a flying enthusiast. In par

TLS, one page, 8 x 10.25, Air Force Flight Test Center letterhead, July 11, 1962. Letter to a flying enthusiast. In full: “I can sympathize with your

Philatelic souvenir honoring the X-1 project, 7.75 x 10.75, signed in felt tip and ballpoint by Chalmers Goodlin, Chuck Yeager, Gus Lundquist, Pete Ev

Postal cover bearing a March 30, 1961, Edwards Air Force Base cancellation and stamped X-15 cachet with the text “Record of 169,600 ft.,” signed over

ALS signed “Virgil,” two pages both sides, 7.75 x 10, Project Mercury letterhead, October 7, 1961. Letter to his mother. In full: “I just got home fro

Desirable flown 1961 Roosevelt dime carried on board Gus Grissom’s Mercury Liberty Bell 7 flight. Dime is housed in a silver bezel with a dime-sized s

Original engine start button from Atlas launch vehicle No. 107-D used to send Carpenter’s Aurora 7 spacecraft into orbit for his MA-7 mission on May 2

Flown Masonic flag, carried on board Faith 7 by astronaut and Freemason Gordon Cooper during his spaceflight on May 15–16, 1963. Blue flag measures 15

Color 10 x 8 NASA photo of the Mercury astronauts posing in front of an Air Force jet at Langley on January 20, 1961, signed vertically in blue and bl

Majestic color glossy 20 x 16 photo of the Earth, signed in black felt tip by Alan Shepard, Deke Slayton, Scott Carpenter, John Glenn, Gordon Cooper,

Vintage glossy 8 x 9.75 NASA photo of Grissom in a jacket and tie, with a Mercury-Atlas rocket in the background, signed in blue ballpoint, “Virgil I.

Color satin-finish 16.25 x 20.25 photo of Carpenter’s Mercury launch, signed in black felt tip, “Scott Carpenter, Aurora 7.” In very fine condition. A

Color vintage glossy 15 x 19 photo of a Mercury-Atlas launch, signed and inscribed in ink, “Best regards to Mim and Johnny Williams—J. H. Glenn, Jr.,”

Color glossy 14 x 11 doubleweight photo of the Mercury astronauts posing in front of an F-102 Air Force jet, signed in black felt tip by Scott Carpent

ALS signed “Scott,” two pages both sides, 6 x 8, July 31, 1964. Letter to Leo. In part: “You are pretty current on my present interest. Although I got

ALS, one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, April 28, 2001. Letter describing his early career. In part: “I was assigned to the Space Task Group in

ALS, one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, no date. In full: “Instead of blaming newly designed equipment observers blamed Gus Grissom for blowing

Launch day ‘gotcha’ prank executed by space craft technicians on Schirra the day of his Mercury launch This practical joke consists of the Hand Contro

Color limited edition 21 x 29 print entitled ‘Space…the Pioneers,’ numbered 293/300, signed in the lower border in pencil by John Glenn, Scott Carpent

Color limited edition 8 x 10.75 print of the launch of a Mercury rocket, numbered 29/70, signed in black felt tip by John Glenn, Scott Carpenter, Wall

Color limited edition 22 x 28 print entitled ‘Mercury and Beyond,’ numbered 88/450, signed in the lower border in black ink by Gordon Cooper, Scott Ca

Stunning original mixed media artwork by Calle depicting John Glenn’s Friendship 7 capsule in orbit, 18 x 13, signed in the lower border in black felt

Brilliant original mixed media artwork by Calle depicting the launch of John Glenn’s Friendship 7 capsule, 18 x 13, signed in the lower border in penc

Original limited edition color painting of the Friendship 7, Aurora 7, and Sigma 7 mission emblems, hand-painted by Cece Bibby, numbered 4/15, signed

Commercial illustrator (1927–1992) best known for innovative design in the development of the modern movie poster. He designed posters for such classi

Flown bolt from Gus Grissom’s Liberty Bell 7, recovered from the Atlantic Ocean on July 20, 1999. Slightly corroded bolt measures approximately 2.5? i