Regency-Superior June 2014 Public Auction

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St. Louis Gallery 229 N. Euclid Avenue St. Louis, MO 63108 (800) 782-0066 (314) 361-5699 (314) 361-5677 fax Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm (CT)

David M. Kols President Alan Lipkin Senior Vice President Penney O. Kols Vice President, Marketing Wayne Youngblood V.P. Consignor Relations Michael Goldman Walter Morris Senior Describers Lindsay Cann Neil Coker Charles Lee Grassman Patrick Leichliter Lot Describers Thomas Jozwik Consignor Relations Cathy R. Skinner Auction Manager Lisa Pettibone Accounting Yvonne Jo Glasgow Jared Mudd Anya Wynne Graphic Designers Ron Brinkman Peter van Leth Zachary Stallworth Administration Dorothy Youngblood Stanley Gibbons Products Manager Lewis J. Baer Charles J. Cook David M. Kols Dr. Herbert N. Shapiro Board of Directors

Welcome to our summer 2014 Space & Collectibles Public Auction. The auction is being held online at 11am (Central Time) on Wednesday June 4, 2014. Our philatelic sale will be held June 7-8th at the NAPEX stamp show near Washington, DC. All viewing for Space and Collectibles will take place in St. Louis only and features live, online bidding, as well as bids executed by telephone, fax and by mail. Since it is an internet auction, California bidders no longer have to pay sales tax! The sheer range and depth of material showing up for our Space and Aviation section never ceases to amaze me. For example, in the Aviation section alone, you have the opportunity to obtain highly technical original drawings and documents related to wind tunnel tests on the British ‘Supermarine Swift’ jet (Lot 15), or you may opt for the more visually stunning dual-autographed photo of Amelia Earhart and Wily Post (Lot 31). If hardware is more your thing, you can bid on an XLR-11 rocket engine from the high altitude program (Lot 44). Our military section has a rare vintage Pratt & Whitney R-4360 ‘Wasp’ engine (Lot 672). In Space, perhaps you’d like your very own Apollo Command module? As part of the Hammargren collection, we are offering an actual NASA-era full-size Apollo Command module, known as a ’mock-up boilerplate’ vessel, that was built before others flew in space by North American Aviation as a guide. Bidding for Lot 188 starts at $200,000. Makes for a great museum showpiece! Other standouts include a pair of outstanding covers that contain autographs of the complete crew of the ill-fated 1986 ‘Challenger’ launch, STS-51L (Lot 245) and an authentic Soviet-era ‘Orlan-D’ EVA spacesuit (Lot 297). If spacecraft fits your interest, how about an amazing official 57” model of a Soviet N1 rocket, the Russian equivalent of the U.S. ‘Saturn V.’ (Lot 468). Well-known artist and stamp designer Paul Calle was the only artist to have access to the Apollo 11 crew as they prepared for launch. Hand-drawn first-day covers Calle created, based on his sketches are featured as Lots 410 and 411, while a proof of one of his sketches (signed by Calle and Michael Collins) appears as Lot 388. As is usually the case, we have a varied selection of other Collectibles and historical Documents as well. Popular artists always do well, whether it’s a bold Walt Disney ink signature (Lot 488) or a rare signed Keith Haring print (Lot 496). Historical autographs include items ranging from Declaration signer John Penn (Lot 538) to a handwritten check by Gen. George A. Custer (Lot 549). A standout, however, is a personal handwritten letter by Howard Hughes (Lot 556). Finally, in our Sports section, we continue to feature material from the extremely strong collection of material donated to the Webb Schools of California. This material ranges from autographed first-day and special event covers to entire collections of sports-related stamps. We do hope you’ll have a look. As always, viewing and live bidding are available 24/7 at www.RegencySuperior.com.

Wayne L. Youngblood Vice-President, Consignor Relations Terms of Sale found on Page 2, Stamps Section


LIVE ONLINE Bidding Available During Session I ONLY  Aviation & Space  Autographs & Documents  Coins & Currency Internet Bidding Ends One Hour Prior for Sessions II & III Stamps & Postal History Please Bid Early! Participating in Regency-Superior's auction is safe, easy and fun! Here is how it works:

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The auction is online at www.RegencySuperior.com You can browse each lot, along with its description, estimates, color image, and current bids.

To bid online, you must be a registered bidder. If you're not a registered bidder, just click 'New Bidders' in the upper right hand corner and complete the online form – you're ready to go!

3 Start Bidding Right Now! Remember...you may bid LIVE on the INTERNET during SESSION I ONLY. The LIVE session starts at 11am (CT) June 4th, you may login 30 minutes prior beginning at 10:30am (CT).

Current Opening Bids are live online – always up to date 24/7! Important: 'Lag time' is the delay that occurs between the auction floor and your computer. The majority of delays are due to slow Internet transfer times, which means that you can be affected even with a high speed Internet connection. This is further affected by your computer speed, memory, whether other programs are running at the same time, and so on. We are not responsible for bids which are not received due to internet lag time, and recommend placing Absentee Bids before the live session begins.

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Wednesday, June 4, 2014  Space & Autographs Auction LIVE online bidding begins at 11am (CT) AUCTION BIDDING Call:...................... (800) 782-0066 or (314) 361-5699 Fax:.......................................................... (314) 361-5677 Email:.................................... bid@RegencySuperior.com Website Bidding:.............. www.RegencySuperior.com Mail:...................................................... Regency-Superior PO Box 8277 St. Louis, MO 63156 USA

– Space & Autographs Auction #105 – Regency-Superior / St. Louis Gallery 229 N. Euclid Ave., St. Louis MO 63108 (in the Central West End)

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Bidding Guidelines for Coins, Sports & Autographs coin CatALOGs

Estimates In addition to the catalog value, 'estimates' are listed for each lot. You will find the estimates more reflective of the current market, and what you can reasonably expect to pay for a lot. You may, of course, bid higher or lower than the estimates. You may also speak with a lot describer for a more detailed description of a particular lot. Please call at least 72 hours prior to the sale (the earlier, the better). Remember, a Public Auction is not an approval service, lots are not returnable unless misdescribed.

Limits You may limit your total purchases by simply indicating the amount on your bidding form. This way, for example, you can bid on $5,000 worth of lots, but limit your purchases to $1,000. Remember that all lots are sold in lot number order. Bids on specially desired lots over and beyond your limit may be added to your purchase if you indicate they are to be excluded from your limit.

'OR' Bids You may bid on several similar lots with the assurance that you will purchase only one of them. Simply place an 'OR' between the bids submitted on the lots involved, and we will buy the first 'OR' lot for you, and void the rest. Remember that all lots are sold in lot number order, so you may not indicate a preference for one lot over another.

sports CatALOGs

The current editions of Whitman's Official Red Books for Coins (Yeoman) and Paper Money (Friedberg) along with the Krause Publications are used for valuation and identification purposes.

conditions of coinS Proof A specially made coin distinguished by sharpness of detail and usually with a brilliant, mirror-like surface. Proof refers to the method of manufacture and is not a grade. This term implies mint condition unless otherwise noted. Gem Proof Brilliant surfaces with no noticeble blemishes or flaws. A few scattered, barely noticeable marks or hairlines. Choice Proof Reflective surfaces with only a few blemishes in secondary focal places. No major flaws. Proof Surface may have several contact marks, hairlines, or light rubs. Luster may be dull and eye appeal lacking. Mint State and Uncirculated Are interchangeable terms and refer to coins showing no trace of wear.Such coins may vary slightly due to minor surface imperfections, as described in the following subdivisions: Perfect Uncirculated Perfect new condition, showing no traces of wear. The finest quality possible, with no evidence of scratches, handling or contact with other coins. Very few regular-issue coins are ever found in this condition.

The current editions of Krause’s Sports Collectors Digest’s Standard Catalogs, Tuff Stuff Monthly, PSA’s Sports Market Report, and Beckett publications are used for valuation purposes.

Gem Uncirculated An above average Uncirculated coin that may be brilliant or lightly toned and that has very few contact marks on the surface or rim.

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Choice Uncirculated Has some distracting contact marks or blemishes in prime focal areas. Luster may be impaired.

 .............................................Autograph  ....................................................Book  ...................................................Cover ADS......... Autographed Document Signed AL............... Autographed Letter Unsigned ALS................ Autographed Letter Signed ANA............. American Numismatic Assoc AS...................................................All Star Chk.................................................. Check CL................................................Checklist COA................... Certificate of Authenticity DP.......................................... Double Print DS..................................Document Signed FDC.................................. First Day Cover HOF.......................................Hall of Fame IPS........................Inscribed Photo Signed LE.......................................Limited Edition LS.........................................Letter Signed MC...................................................Miscut MLB...................... Major League Baseball MK................................................... Marks MsS..........................................Manuscript NBA......... National Basketball Association

NHL.................... National Hockey League Obv...............................................Obverse OGP............................ Official Game Puck OML.......... Official Major League Baseball ONL...... Official National League Baseball OC.............................................Off Center OF..........................................Out of Focus PD........................................... Print Defect PS.........................................Photo Signed RC......................................... Rookie Card Rev...............................................Reverse ROY.............................. Rookie of the Year S......... Signed (Signature Hand of Author) SB..........................................Signed Book SIG.............................................Signature SL.......................................... Signed Litho SP.......................................Signed Picture ST................................................. Staining TDS.................... Typed Document Signed TLS............................ Typed Letter Signed TMS...................Typed Manuscript Signed UNC....................................... Uncirculated UER...............................Uncorrected Error

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Choice About Uncirculated Evidence of friction on high points of design. Most of the mint luster remains. About Uncirculated Traces of light wear on many of the high points. At least half of the mint luster is still present. Choice Extremely Fine Light Overall wear on highest points. All design details are very sharp. Some of the mint luster is evident. Extremely Fine Light wear on design throughout, but all features sharp and well defined. Traces of luster may show. Choice Very Fine Light, even wear on the surface and highest parts of the design. All lettering and major features are sharp. Very Fine Moderate wear on high points of design. All major details are clear. Fine Moderate to considerable even wear. Entire design is bold with overall pleasing appearance. Very Good Well worn with main features clear and bold, altogether rather flat. Good Heavily worn, with design visible but faint in areas. Many details are flat. About Good Very heavily worn, with portions of lettering, date, and legend worn smooth. The date may be barely readable.

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Uncirculated Has no trace of wear but may show a number of contact marks, and surface may be spotted or lack some luster.

Raw Ungraded.

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Order of Sale SESSION I: Wednesday, June 4, 2014 begins LIVE online at 11am (Central Time) Aviation & Space Memorabilia • Autographs & Documents • Coins & Currency Lots 1-906 • Live web bidding during this auction session.

Aviation & Space Memorabilia Astronomy...................................................................1-2 Balloons.......................................................................3-4 Zeppelin Memorabilia.............................................5-11 Aviation....................................................................12-38 High Altitude Program..........................................39-46 Rockets.....................................................................47-56 Missiles/Boosters....................................................57-59 Satellites...................................................................60-61 Mercury Program...................................................62-80 Gemini Program.....................................................81-90 Apollo Program....................................................91-202 Skylab Program.................................................. 203-216

Apollo/Soyuz...................................................... 217-225 Shuttle Program................................................. 226-263 Other, USA Space Program.............................. 264-276 International Station......................................... 277-292 Soviet/Russian Program................................... 293-317 Space Autographs.............................................. 318-386 Space Art............................................................ 387-403 Space Covers & Stamps..................................... 404-449 Models................................................................. 450-472 Literature............................................................ 473-474 Other Space Memorabilia................................. 475-478

Autographs & Documents Arts...................................................................... 479-528 Artifacts.............................................................................479 Artists.........................................................................480-483 Authors.......................................................................484-487 Cartoonists................................................................488-489 Photography..............................................................490-491 Posters & Prints.........................................................492-504 Scientists....................................................................505-506 Autographs................................................................507-515 Hollywood.................................................................516-521 Music..........................................................................522-525 Other..........................................................................526-528

Exploration......................................................... 529-533 Expositions................................................................. 534 Historical............................................................ 535-573 American...................................................................535-558 British.........................................................................559-565 French........................................................................566-570 Russian...............................................................................571 Spanish.......................................................................572-573

Judaica................................................................. 574-652 Artifacts.....................................................................574-588 Autographs................................................................589-595 Concentration Camps..............................................596-617 Documents................................................................618-624 Ghettos.......................................................................625-626 Holocaust...................................................................627-638 Propaganda................................................................639-652

Militaria.............................................................. 653-741

Militaria.............................................................................653 Civil War....................................................................654-667 World War I.......................................................................668 World War II.............................................................669-737 Vietnam ............................................................................738 Other Militaria..........................................................739-741

Political............................................................... 742-765

American...................................................................742-756 Chinese...............................................................................757 Cuban.........................................................................758-759 Israel...........................................................................760-764 Other..................................................................................765

Presidents........................................................... 766-798 Sports.................................................................. 799-890

Horse Racing.....................................................................799 Baseball......................................................................800-872 Basketball...........................................................................873 Boxing................................................................................874 Football......................................................................875-879 Golf.............................................................................880-881 Olympics....................................................................882-886 Sports Accumulations..............................................887-890

Stock Certificates............................................... 891-892 Other Collectibles.............................................. 893-897 Coins & Currency............................................. 898-906

Terms of Sale found on Page 2, Stamps Section

SESSION II: Saturday, June 7th • USA & British Stamps Lots 907-2669 • Public Auction begins 12noon (Eastern Time) at NAPEX Stamp Show SESSION III: Sunday, June 8th • Foreign Stamps, USA, British & Worldwide Covers & Collections Lots 2670-3794 • Public Auction begins 11am (Eastern Time) at NAPEX Stamp Show


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Ten (10) different Zeppelin pins up to 2¼” in length. Some aging, fine overall condition.

1990s FLOWN HUBBLE SOLAR CELLS & XMM NEWTON MODEL ....................................... PH $500-700

Great duo that includes cells (1½” square) from original ESA solar array that powered Hubble encased in Lucite (3½”x3½”x1") and small XMM Newton satellite model (1½”x¾”x¼”) encased in oval shaped Lucite (4½”&2¾” semi-major axises, 1¼” tall). Newton is X-ray observatory. Excellent condition. 2

1920s-30s GERMAN ZEPPELIN PINS ................ PH $400-600

1990 CLYDE TOMBAUGH SIGNED NASA PLUTO LITHO .................................................................... PH $200-300

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1925 SHENANDOAH WRECKAGE, PIECE OF ‘GAS BAG’ FROM DOWNED AIRSHIP ................ PH $300-400

Small piece (about 4"x2") mounted on information sheet and facsimile of original 1931 notarized statement of Mike Ducar, who recovered a piece of the airship ‘Shenandoah,’ which crashed near Ava, OH, during a storm on Sept 3, 1925, killing 14. Attractive presentation of a legitimately scarce piece of memorabilia. Fine. 8

1929 ‘ZEPPELIN: FAEHRT UM DIE WELT’ BOOK ............................................................................... PH $150-250

Hardbound book in blue cloth, 10"x13", with 161 illustrations of the Zeppelin, its crew and voyage, with emphasis on the 1929 trip to Japan. Interesting historic connections between Germany and Japan during the period that are not well recorded in history. Faint edge toning to the pages, which is common due to the high acid content of the paper used. Covers faded and with light edge wear, very good.

Bold signature of Pluto’s discover, Clyde Tombaugh, on NASA color litho (8"x10") of artist’s depiction of Pluto close up. Excellent condition.

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1930s HINDENBURG MEMORABILIA COLLECTION ............................................................................... PH $600-800

Interesting group of 7 items from the Hindenburg, the ill-fated German passenger airship that caught fire on May 6th, 1937, and crashed in New Jersey just before landing, the event known in American lexicon thereafter as the ‘Hindenburg Disaster.’ The highlight of this collection is a TLS by the Postmaster on board (who obviously survived the Hindenburg) indicating that a letter intended for the recipient was destroyed in the disaster, dated two days after the crash. Other items of interest: two unused color 4"x6" Hindenburg postcards (Fine); a 4"x6" unused luggage sticker (Fine), an 5½”x3½” (diameters) oval-shaped joint advertisement sticker for Hindenburg and American Airlines (near Mint); a folded piece of Hindenburg stationery (8"x11", Very Good); finally, a cover date-stamped May 4th, 1936, carried on board the famed Zeppelin. Interesting collection! 10 3

Preprinted balloon postcard with photo of balloon, ‘Niederschlesien,’ printed information on address side. The balloon was piloted by C.R. Mann and ascended July 12, 1914. Card was dropped from balloon, found July 14, 1914, and mailed the same day in Guben, to Penig. Very fine and RARE. 4

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Preprinted Balloon mail card with text on back and illustrated address side. Pretty card. Very fine and attractive. Franked with two Luxembourg Queen Charlotte stamps 5c & 25c.

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1920s-30s GERMAN ZEPPELIN CLOTH COVERED PINS ...................................................................... PH $400-600

Ten (10) similar oval pins (one 1½” tall, rest about 1¾” tall) depicting Zeppelin at top, part of globe at bottom and ‘ZEPPELIN/ECKENER/SPENDE’ wording. Some with differences in Zeppelin color, including silver and gold, and/ or color of globe. Three with attachment pins still present. Very good to fine condition.

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1920s-30s GERMAN AVIATION PINS ................. PH $300-400

Group of 9 German Aviation pins, each up to 2" in length, with at least one of famous aircraft ‘Bremen’ -- first to fly East to West across Atlantic in 1928. Also three non-aviation pins from same collection. So 12 in all. Fine condition.

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1930s ZEPPELIN BADGES .................................. PH $400-600

Ten (10) different Zeppelin badges of various shapes, each up to 2" in largest dimension. All are German except for one ‘Good Year’ badge (USA). Noted interesting ‘Zeppelin Wing’ design that we have never seen before. Some aging and some with attached pins, fine overall condition.

1927 LUXEMBOURG PREPRINTED BALLOON MAIL CARD .......................................................... PH $350-500

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1930s ZEPPELIN BADGES .................................. PH $400-600

Ten (10) different Zeppelin badges of various shapes, up to 2" in largest dimension. All are German except for one ‘Good Year’ badge (USA). Some aging and some with attached pins, fine overall condition.

1914 GERMANY ‘NIEDERSCHLESIEN’ BALLOON FLIGHT CARD .................................................... PH $750-1000

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1928-30s ‘BREMEN’ TRANS-ATLANTIC FLIGHT PHOTO BADGES .................................................. PH $300-400

Interesting group of 9 items honoring April, 1928 first non-stop flight going East to West across Atlantic. Includes eight photo badges honoring crew or crew member of this flight, plus one small aviation medal with ribbon drop that honors flight. Max size 1¼” diameter, one in bezel (about 1¾” diameter). Some soiling but all badges with stick pins. Scarce group. 14

1930 NAT’L ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR AERONAUTICS, REPORTS #337-364 ................ PH $500-700

Orville Wright's personal copy of 'Seventh Annual Report of the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics, with Technical Reports #337-364.' Washington, DC: US Government Printing Office (1930), First Edition, hardback, quarto, viii, 787pp, with many charts and illustrations. In beige library buckram, with maroon, dark green and black spine labels with gilt lettering. Blue circular handstamp lower right of title page with silhouette of Wright Brothers' plane and text 'From the private library of Orville Wright,' signed in pen by H.S. Miller, who was co-executor of his estate. Miller was married to Ivonette Wright Miller, niece of Orville & Wilbur Wright. After he retired from business, Wright was appointed to the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) where he served for 28 years. That Committee was the predecessor of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Wright is listed as a member of the Committee on page viii. This was Wright's personal copy and bears the appropriate handstamp to that effect. Fine with faint soiling and very mild corner bends.

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Black binder and dossier file containing original papers, documents, presentation copies and drawings related to British fighter jet, ‘Supermarine Swift,’ variations in use from 1948 until well into the 1970s. The Swift, largely used by the RAF was a straight-wing jet fighter that was tested extensively over the years as it evolved. Binder, entirely related to wind tunnel tests, contains approximately 35 pages of presentation copies of schematics, calibrations, some notes and more. Dossier contains essentially 40 pages – the originals (including drawings) of everything in the presentation binder, plus a few more pages. Very fascinating and very technical. Most pages dated between 1956-65. Some toning, fine overall. 16

1976 CONCORDE MEMORABILIA FROM BRITISH AIRWAYS ............................................... PH $150-250

Interesting group that includes brochure, luggage tag, circular 8" frosted glass disc (window), & other miscellany from this interesting supersonic commercial aviation period. Very fine.

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1927 LINDBERGH SIGNED PHOTO DISEMBARKING U.S.S. MEMPHIS .............................................. PH $1200-1700

Photograph showing Charles A. Lindbergh disembarking from U.S.S. Memphis upon arrival in Washington, DC, after being escorted home from his historic trans-Atlantic flight. Measures 7x5" with violet ‘JUN 11 1927’ handstamp on back, along with blue crayon ‘Lindbergh leaving the Memphis’ and date. Full ‘Charles A. Lindbergh’ signature in black ink along top, photo view from afar shows ship’s crew and waiting crowd, black arrow pointing to Lindbergh likely added by newspaper art department. Very fine.

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1928 ORVILLE WRIGHT SIGNED LETTER .... PH $1200-1700

Typed letter signed by Orville Wright in black ink. On his personal stationery, dated February 23, 1928, addressed to Rev. H. Randel Lookabill, Dayton, Ohio. Light rectangular toning from newspaper article placed on top of letter and from mounting remnants at blank left edge. Fine condition. Includes the original postmarked envelope, return address matching the letterhead, with plastic tape stains at its perimeter. (University Archives LOA).

1928 ORVILLE WRIGHT SIGNED PHOTO OF DAYTON HANGAR ........................................................... PH $2000-3000

Pretty 8"x6¾” horizontal format photo of original Wright field hangar where the first flyer was built. Wright has signed boldly in black in bottom margin, giving exceptionally clear autograph. Photo is Paramount News/Associated Press image taken in 1928 to celebrate 25th Anniversary of powered flight. Photo has somewhat rough, but natural, edges at top and bottom and tiny tear at top (in sky). Reverse has rubber hand stamped news use markings and caption taped to back. Fine and exceptional example of highly desirable signature!

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1929 CHARLES LINDBERGH SIGNED PHOTO ........................................................................... PH $2000-3000

Gorgeous 10"x8" glossy profile image of Lindbergh seated in Texaco plane cockpit, signed in black across fuselage. Lindbergh was preparing to depart Roosevelt Field in New York City to search for missing plane in New Mexico/Arizona. Photo is identified on reverse as Associated Press photo and has full caption affixed. Non-interfering diagonal crease at upper right and few trivial dings. Premium image/signature combination. Fine.

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Five autographed items by aviation pioneer and American war hero General James ‘Jimmy’ Doolittle. Two items are older than the others: first a 3"x5" card signed in blue fountain pen that was sent to an autograph seeker, includes original envelope, circle date-stamped 8/24/39; other older item, a business card of Doolittle’s when he was with the Curtiss Wright Flying Mission, signed in black fountain pen. Newer items are photographs and lithographs, including a signed B&W 8"x10" press photo inscribed ‘To Charles Donald: / With every good wish / J.H. Doolittle’; a signed B&W 8"x10" portrait photo inscribed ‘To Jack Stickney: / With every good wish / J.H. Doolittle’; finally, a color lithograph from 1969 of the Gee-Bee R-1 Super Sportster plane that Doolittle flew in the 1932 Thompson Trophy race, autographed by Doolittle in black felt tip (w/COA).

21 / 1929-64 GROUP OF SIGNED FLIGHT COVERS (x17), MOSTLY PILOTS .................................................. PH $150-250

Intriguing group, mostly from 1930s, including first flights, tours, fairs (including 1964 World’s Fair), night air mail and more. Close to 30 signatures (some of which we couldn’t decipher), includes W.L. Jamieson (night air mail pilot killed in 1933), Capt. J.T. Maxwell, E.H. Parker, Roland Pierson (of Pierson’s Flying School) and more, including a heavyweight boxer! Some research could yield finds. Consignor’s list of pilots included. Fine.

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1930s-70s JAMES ‘JIMMY’ DOOLITTLE SIGNED ITEMS (x5) ............................................................ PH $500-700

1930 CHARLES LINDBERGH SIGNED AP NEWS PHOTO .............................................................. PH $1500-2000

Glossy 6¼”x8" photo of Lindbergh in Panama, with bold diagonal Charles A. Lindbergh signature in clear sky area above figures. Photo taken at France Field in Cristobal as he was greeting Naval officers returning from the Byrd Polar Expedition. Others in photo include (from left) Lt. Col. James A Mars, Lt. Dean Smith (profile, an Army flier) and Gerald D. Bliss, postmaster of Cristobal. Photo shows some signs of aging, including diagonal crease at lower left and a few emulsion scuffs and light toning. Photo paper has light pre-darkroom crease. Various newsroom markings and caption appear on reverse. Strong signature on identified photograph. Fine and scarce.

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1931 CHARLES & ANNE LINDBERGH SIGNED PHOTO .............................................................. PH $2500-3500

Unusual photo with full, complete signatures of both ‘Charles A. Lindbergh’ and ‘Anne Lindbergh’ above each figure. Image is 6¼”x8¾” and shows couple on wooden platform, with fire extinguisher in foreground, likely taken in conjunction with couple’s Pacific Survey flight. Photo shows evidence of extensive newsroom use, including numerous pencil scribblings and dates from 1931, 1932, 1937 and 1940 on reverse. Use is apparent on front by few emulsion chips, crop marks around Lindbergh’s head, diagonal crease and small tear near lower right corner. Still, very striking image with desirable signatures and great example of newsroom craft.

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1931 AMELIA EARHART SIGNED LOCKHEED PHOTO .............................................................. PH $2000-3000

Attractive 5"x3¾” B&W photo of U.S. Army Lockheed Y1C-12 (#A.C. 31-405) in hangar, with bold Amelia Earhart signature across bottom in brown ink. Photo taken from private photo album, which consignor believes was from an Army officer. At the time, the little Vega was the fastest plane in military inventory. Photo possibly taken in Detroit, not long after acquisition, as Army insignia and other ornamentation is not yet present. Earhart’s connection was likely because of her affinity with the Lockheed Electra. Photo has marks from corner mounts and few small emulsion spots. Dark spots on image are from poor darkroom procedure, not staining. RARE photo begging for more research.

1931 WILEY POST & HAROLD GATTY SIGNED ‘TICKER-TAPE PARADE’ PHOTO ..................... PH $750-1000

Candid photograph taken during Post & Gatty’s ticker-tape parade in New York City July 7, 1931, in honor of their record-setting flight around the globe. Both seated in open car, waving to crowd. Both signatures bold and clear in black ink, photo measures 238x188mm with some minor wear. Photograph salvaged from newspaper art department and owner used to gather autographs at subsequent events, not one of the common photos known of this event. Fine to very fine.

28 / 1931-46 SMALL GROUP OF SIGNED AIRMAIL COVERS (x7) WITH NOTABLES ......................... PH $300-400

Useful group of special event covers, each bearing one or more notable autographs of mostly pilots. Includes Earle Ovington (on 20th anniversary cover of his flight, 1931), Alton N. Parker (1931), Walter Hinton (1931), Hubert Wilkins (1932), E.J. King (1934), Clarence & Louise Chamberlain (1938) and an early Jimmy Doolittle (signed ‘J.H. Doolittle’) on 1946 cover. Attractive and fine overall with great deal of value.

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1931 WILEY POST SIGNED NEWS PHOTO ... PH $1500-2000

Visually rich 10"x8" image of Wiley Post, navigator Harold Gatty and large crowd (including both aviator’s spouses and NYC Mayor Jimmy Walker) standing on steps of New York’s City Hall, following ticker-tape parade held July 2, 1931. Post is uncharacteristically pictured without eye patch and signed photo in dark blue ink along bottom step. Despite newsroom use, photo fairly fresh, except for tiny tear near upper left small bit of margin missing at upper right. Full caption affixed to reverse, covering part of ‘World Wide Photos’ rubber stamp. Very scarce and attractive.

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29 / 1932-62 GROUP OF AVIATION RELATED AUTOGRAPHS, MOSTLY COVERS .................... PH $150-250

Selection of 8 interesting items, best is bold pencil Roscoe Turner on picture postcard. Others include Jacqueline Cochran (1962 cover); Doug ‘Wrong Way’ Corrigan (on 1938 cover); Bernt Balchen (Byrd’s pilot, on 1971 cover), Mrs. Robert H. Goddard (x2 on first day cover); Postmaster General J. Edward Day, Louise M. Smith and Muriel Earhart Morrissey (on 1963 Earhard FDC); and fascinating 1932 ‘Experimental’ Kohler Aviation flight with signatures of pilot, ‘Flying Dancer’ and more. Fine overall.

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30 / 1933 AMELIA EARHART SIGNED CANADIAN AIRMAIL COVER ................................................ PH $750-1000

Very fine autograph, signed in familiar brown ink near upper left corner in Earhart’s typical small-handed style and dated June 27, 1932 (with affixed photo). Cover prepared for event welcoming Earhart to Vancouver the following year (Feb. 4, 1933), with red hand-stamped cachet. Cover has some edgewear and vertical crease in center, but all well away from Earhart’s signature. Very attractive airmail presentation piece.

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1939 ORVILLE WRIGHT SIGNED PHOTO ...... PH $1500-2000

Autographed 7¼”x9¼” Associated Press photo of Wright and two other individuals (Vannevar Bush, left; and Charles G. Abbot, standing, secretary of Smithsonian). Wright signed in black across plane model. Spot under ‘W’ of ‘Wright’ from sloppy darkroom processing. Photo mounted on newspaper Art department board with original caption pasted on reverse. Light retouching visible at angle (outlining figures) and few trivial emulsion bends. Otherwise fine. 34

1940s CHUCK YEAGER & SLICK GOODLIN SIGNED PICTURES (x2) ...................................... PH $100-150

A B&W 8"x10" photo of Yeager signed in blue fine-line marker and a 4¼”x6" lithographed card signed by Goodln. Goodlin was first pilot of the X-1, Yeager was first to pass Mach 1. Very fine. 35 /D/ 1962-63 JIMMIE DOOLITTLE GROUP W/ HANDWRITTEN NOTE ......................................... PH $250-350

Attractive little group of 3 Doolittle items, includes undated, handwritten inscribed note on personal printed note paper, and two covers. First is Oct. 19, 1962, hand-drawn cachet with vertical autograph on left side; second is Amelia Earhart FDC (July 24, 1963) with ballpoint autograph in address area. Very fine. 31

1935 DUAL-SIGNED PHOTO, AMELIA EARHART, WILEY POST .................................................... PH $3000-4000

Striking 7"x9" news photo of Earhart and Post studying map, with bold blue signature of each on map area. Photo stamped ‘ACME Newspictures’ on reverse (with publication terms) and dated March 20, 1935, less than 5 months before Post’s death. Image has couple of trivial surface bends and corner crease at upper left, as well as couple small adhesions near lower right. Reverse has previously mentioned rubber-stamped markings and small paper adhesion (likely for caption). Fine and very rare late-life signatures of two world-class aviators. 32 /D 1947 NATIONAL AIR RACE STATIONERY W/ PILOT AUTOGRAPHS .................................... PH $150-200

Official National Air Races stationery sheet covered with 23 autographs of participating aviators & aviatrices. The 1947 event stationery has header text and small logo w/ winged pilot's head, plus three strikes of official cachet (red, green, violet), normally used on the commemorative envelopes. Some signatures include Roscoe Turner, Earl H. Ortman, S.J. Wittman, Paul Mantz, Ruth Johnson and Bev Preston (four women total). Attractive souvenir, some usual light wear, fine to very fine.

Wonderful group for much-loved WWI Ace Eddie Rickenbacker. Typed, signed letter on Eastern Airlines letterhead, dated March 15, 1963, thanking consignor for letter, commenting on hand-drawn envelope and stating he’ll send autographed book (‘Seven Came Through’) under separate cover. Rickenbacker has signed all three in blue fountain pen, inscribing book. Fine and attractive book. 37 / 1986 SIGNED VOYAGER FLIGHT COVERS ...... PH $350-500

Two attractive covers, both signed by Dick Rutan & Jeana Yeager. Each in a Sanabria red, white & blue folio, includes: (1) Around the World Flight, #231/750 with multicolored cachet and ‘carried on board’ red handstamp; (2) ‘carried aboard’ cover for Engineering Test Flight, #231/600. The ‘Voyager’ airplane was designed and built by the Rutan family in their own hanger. It was designed to fly around the world on a single tank of gas. It left Edwards AFB 12/14/86 and returned to Edwards AFB nine days, three minutes later after a 25,012 mile round-the-world trip. Secondary to weight restrictions, it carried only 750 very light-weight covers. Very fine pair.

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In a Sanabria red, white & blue folio, an Around the World Flight cover, #661/750 with multicolored cachet and ‘carried on board’ red handstamp, very fine and attractive. The ‘Voyager’ airplane was designed and built by the Rutan family in their own hanger. It was designed to fly around the world on a single tank of gas. It left Edwards AFB 12/14/86 and returned to Edwards AFB nine days later after a 25,012 mile round-the-world trip. Secondary to weight restrictions, it carried only 750 very light-weight covers.

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1946 SLICK GOODLIN SIGNED PHOTO ............ PH $150-250

B&W 8"x10" glossy of test pilot Chalmers H. ‘Slick’ Goodlin taken immediately after the first glide flight of the XS-1 #2 at Muroc Army Air Base in California, Oct. 11, 1946. An early experimental plane test pilot. Very fine.

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1950s-60s XLR-11 ROCKET ENGINE FOR TURBO-PUMP .................................................. PH $6000-8000

Small Rocket Engine used to spin turbo-pump on Reaction Motors XLR-11 rocket engine. Used in early phases of the X-15 program. Serial and part numbers stamped on flanges and measures 12" in length. Turbo-pumps were spun with high-pressure steam from this device to raise chamber pressure and thrust while decreasing weight.

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43 / 1997 COVER & CARD SIGNED BY FOUR X-1 PILOTS .................................................................. PH $200-300

First day cover signed by Gus Lundquist, John Griffith & Bob Champine, test pilot, research pilot and test pilot respectively of the X-1 experimental jet. Slick Goodlin’s signature is on a separate picture postcard of the X-1. Goodlin would not sign the cover because he said it was the era of Yeager. At this point it might be possible for someone to have Yeager add his signature to this cover. Very fine.

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1950s-60s MERCURY, GEMINI & X-AIRCRAFT HIGH PRESSURE SPHERE ............................. PH $3000-4000

Chrome moly sphere (17" diameter) of the type used in aerospace aircraft and spacecraft in 1950s and 1960s for pressurizing fuel and oxygen tanks with nitrogen or helium. This tank was used in such aircraft as X-15, H1-10, X-24 and were originally developed for Project Mercury and Gemini. What can be read on tank is the contract number AF04(695)-411-664 and a 4000 psig proof testing date of Jun 17, 1968. Weighs about 45 pounds.

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1940-50s REACTION MOTORS XLR-11 ROCKET ENGINE ............................ PH $20,000-30,000

An XLR-11 Rocket Engine of the type used to power the Bell X-1, X-1A, X-1D, X-24 and the X-15. This particular engine was used in the early X-15 program, and is the same type, when used in a cluster of 4, that powered Chuck Yeager’s Bell X-1 to break the sound barrier in 1947. Developed in the 1940s, it measures overall 28" in length and 6" diameter. This rocket engine is in new condition and can still be fired to develop 1,500 pounds of thrust. Built of exotic stainless steel, it is one of the few in private hands. (Subject to export permit)

42 / 1974 X-24B PILOTS SIGNED COVERS (x4) ....... PH $250-300

Group of four covers bearing multiple signatures, including Chuck Yeager, Bob Champine, Pete Everest, Slick Goodlin, John Griffith, H. B. Hanes, R. J. Harer and Stan Holtoner, all of them X-1,2,3,4 & 5 pilots from 1946-54. Covers from Edwards AFB postmarked 1974-76, five autographs also inscribed, detailing participation in X-l through X-5 projects. Unusual and rarely seen set. Very fine.

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1959-70 X-15 ROCKET ENGINE TURBO-PUMP DRIVE SHAFT ................................................................................................ PH $2500-3500

High-grade stainless steel 26' long turbo-pump drive shaft (2½” diameter), which was part of XLR-99 rocket engine, which fed oxidizer and anhydrous ammonia to the engine for combustion, helping X-15 to achieve altitude and speed records. Great condition and weighing about 14 pounds.

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1964-79 FRENCH ARIANE ROCKET DEVELOPMENT EXHIBIT COLLECTION ........................................ PH $250-350

Group of 20 cacheted covers and two deluxe postage stamp proofs mounted on exhibit pages annotated in Dutch. Covers period beginning with tests at Hammaguir Algeria rocket test groups through Woomera Australia test firings to Ariane rocket firing at Kourou, French Guiana. Interesting collection with some covers we have never seen before.

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46 / 1962 ARMSTRONG SIGNED X-15 COVER .... PH $1000-1500

Bold signature on April 5, 1962 cover with X-15 NASA-NAVY handstamp cachet with additional one line ‘Neil Armstrong Pilot’ handstamp. Canceled at Edwards AFB. Very fine.

ROCKETS 47 / 1993 DC-X LAUNCH COVER SIGNED BY CHARLES CONRAD ............................................. PH $150-250

Launch cover of McDonnell-Douglas DC-X (Delta Clipper Experimental), printed ‘Space Voyage’ cachet, postmarked Aug 18, 1993, White Sands Missile Range, NM, signed by astronaut and DC-X Flight manager Charles ‘Pete’ Conrad. Very fine.

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1928 RARE BOOK: ‘DIE MOGLICHKEIT DER WELTRAUMFAHRT’ BY LEY ............................... PH $600-800

Very rare First Edition of the 1928 seminal work ‘Die Moglichkeit der Weltraumfahrt - Allgemeinverstandliche Beitrage zum Raumschiffahrtsproblem’ translated as ‘The Possibilities of Space Travel - General Understandable Contributions to the Rocketship Problem’. This pioneering collection of papers on the possibility of space travel, edited by Willy Ley, one of the founders of Germany’s influential Verein für Raumschiffahrt (Rocketry Society), includes contributions from scientists such as Karl Debus, Hermann Oberth, Walter Hohmann, Guido von Pirquet and Fr. W. Sander-Wesermünde. Mild damage to the corners and some foxing inside, but otherwise Very Good copy. 344 pages, plus illustrations.

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1940 V-2 ROCKET PIECE .................................... PH $500-700

Among the largest pieces of a V-2 we have ever offered (13"x12½” max dimensions). Looks like part of the catalyst tank & steam feed pipe, but this is not certain. Heavily oxidized as expected. Rare.

1940s V-2 ROCKET EXHIBITION COLLECTION ........................................................................... PH $2000-3000

Valuable & interesting collection of 20 covers plus one engraving mounted on exhibition pages annotated in English. Includes three Nebelwerfer (Smoke Launcher) covers, Feldpost #11922, 20316 and 29626, respectively, all being battery launcher command headquarters; selection of x13 V-2 rocket connected covers including “oflag H.A.P./Wolgast” hand stamp, Koeslin V-weapons range, Feldpost L-54908 connected with V-weapons at Peenemunde, Feldpost 12310 (Group Peters) responsible for launching V-2, Feldpost 38588 (Radio Company) responsible for censorship for V-2 weapons, Feldpost 25524 Swinemunde cover where films of V-2 launches were processed and covers from V-2 launch divisions that sent V-2 to London & Antwerp. Also includes V-2 War prisoners at camp Trassenheide where prisoners helped manufacture the weapons. Finally, camp DORA group that includes wood engraving by Czech artist Domenic Cerney depicting workers in tunnels at DORA, pre-printed Buchenwald stationery plus cover from Block 17 (Command DORA) prisoner and normal postcard sent from Sangerhausen by prisoner from 16108D, D=Camp DORA.

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1937 DHAKURIA TEST FLIGHT .......................... PH $200-300

Cover signed and dated by Stephen H. Smith, purple rocket handstamp ties black on maroon label. Franked with 9p green George V Indian stamp by 2/25/35 Park Street/Calcutta cancel. Backstamped on 5/27 by same postmark, only 130 covers received this mark. Very fine. E-Z Catalog #8C1.

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1961 CHIAPAS 50¢ GREEN, RED ROCKET OVERPRINT, FULL SHEET .................................. PH $500-700

Pristine MINT never hinged full pane of 50 with 1961 private overprint for the McAllen, Texas - Reynosa, Mexico, re-enactment of 1936 rocket flights. Overprint reads ’25vo. Aniversario/Primer Cohete International/Reynosa, MexicoMcAllen, U.S.A./1936 - 1961.’ Stamps with this overprint (25,000 created) were used on rocket mail covers for the reenactment. Mexican authorities originally gave their blessing for the overprint, but later rescinded their own authorization! Nonetheless, they were used on rocket mail covers and are known commercially used as well. Rare in full panes, Ellington-Zwisler 46AA ($2,500 as 50 singles). MINT never hinged. NETHERLANDS 54

1934 KATWIJK AAN ZEE FLIGHT, CRASH COVER W/PHOTO .............................................................. PH $250-350

Cover with 6c blue Netherlands stamp with proper blue N.R.B. on rocket flight cachet, three red ‘Komeet P8’ handstamps and Roberti signature on front; purple explosion handstamp on back. Only 200 covers were flown and most were lost in the explosion; this cover is signed along left margin. Very fine. Also includes small sepia photograph of exploding rocket by the seashore, on back inscribed ‘first dutch rocket trial flight. Katwijk a. Zee, 6 Dec. 1934. The result: The rocket exploded with great violence.’ USA 55

1960 SOCIETY OF APPLIED ROCKETRY (SOAR) FLIGHT COVERS (x2) .......................................... PH $400-600

Two interesting SOAR covers both with all proper cachets/ markings, one with perf pair of Rocket stamp/label (E-Z 40C1a) and the other with imperf pair (E-Z 40C1c). Each cover is numbered 1/3 in red to right of P.F.Z. Only 3 sets exist. Rare and very fine. WORLDWIDE 56

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1960s ROCKETDYNE LR-89 FUEL VALVE .... PH $1500-2000

Fascinating and important part of Atlas and Thor boosters, this valve is complex and comes complete with engraved serial numbers and other Rocketdyne information. Approximately 14"x14"x14", weighs about 21lbs. These were used on some Mercury missions and many unmanned launches of the 1960s. 58

1960s-70s TITAN III TEST OFFICIAL PASSES .. PH $200-300

Five different passes (three are 2½”x4" and two are 3¾”x2½”). Includes two Official Visitor, two Area permits and one Complex Access. These are very official as one is in ‘real trouble’ if they are counterfeited or altered in any way as noted on reverse.

1933-59 ROCKET MAIL SELECTION ................. PH $400-600

Collection of 15 items from worldwide Rocket mail flights. Includes AUSTRALIA Coronation flight, signed, with Coronation Day cancel on back (E-Z #11C1); CUBA Havana flight 10/15/44 with cachets & overprinted stamp (#6D1); CUBA Philatelic Club flight just before Revolution 10/15/59, 20th anniversary green souvenir sheet mint (#8D1a) & on cover (#8C1); FRANCE 1935 P28 stamp and cachet, signatures and handstamps (#4C1); GERMANY Stiege flight 11/10/33 signed by Zucker, franked with 1m & 3m rocket stamps with red Hasselfelde cancels and green ‘Durch Nacht/zum Licht’ cachet, not flown (#5C1 var) plus a cover and card with no stamps, green flight cachet and ‘Mit Lufttorpedo’ labels (not flown); GREAT BRITAIN Sussex flight 6/6/34 with Rocket Post stamp and Sussex Downs cancel, red meter with ‘Great Britain’ along top (#2C1a); ITALY Trieste first flight 10/30/34 franked with two Italian stamps, both 5L and 7.70L triangular rocket mail stamps, proper flight cachets and cancellations (#1C1b); USA group of five different covers from 1936 International Philatelic Exhibition (#9D1) each with different stamp (Statue of Liberty, triangle, Niagara Falls, etc.), not flown. Overall very fine selection.

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1960s SMALL GROUP OF TITAN LAUNCH ACCESS BADGES ............................................................... PH $150-250

Small group of 3 Standard Space Launch Vehicle (SSLV) access badges, 1 vehicle access and 1 personal badge. These launches took place during the great space race against the USSR. Many of these launches were shrouded by secrecy. There is still very little useful infor-mation available on the technical aspects of these launches. Badges include SSLV 9 (Official visitor), SSLV 16 (Launch Operations) and SSLV46 (Complex Access). Vehicle Access badge is for SSLV 15, and personal badge is for Titan “C” ‘First Launch.’ Fine and not seen frequently.

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1950s-80s SATELLITE, MISSILE & PROBE COVERS ...................................................................................... $250-350

Around 150 covers plus a few Patches representing Vanguard, Voyager, Titan, Navastar, Atlas, Centaur, NOAA, Helios, Voyager, Viking, Mariner and couple other missions. Good representation of man’s efforts to explore solar system and beyond. Excellent condition. 61

62 / 1958-63 COVER SELECTION (x14) ................ PH $1000-1500

Selection of 14 cacheted Mercury Program covers with Wally Schirra (x2), Gordon Cooper (x2) & Scott Carpenter signatures. Includes: 1958 GORDO the Squirrel Monkey; 1960 covers: SHOT PUT NO. TWO/LITTLE JOE BOOSTER plus another Shot Put #2 cover with rocket mail cinderella, MISS SAM SENT ALOFT, red handstamp ‘MERCURY SPACE CAPSULE’/ESCAPE SYSTEM TEST with rocket mail cinderella, red handstamp ‘LITTLE JOE’; 1961 covers: LITTLE JOE VI CAPSULE, 2nd MANNED SUBORBITAL (Grissom launch), U.S. ORBITS OUR/FIRST CHIMPANAUTCHIMPANZEE ENOS; 1962 covers: USS INTREPID/ MERCURY PICKUP signed by Scott Carpenter & J L Abbot Jr (commanding officer), WALTER SCHIRRA’S/6 Orbit Flight & USS KEARSARGE/PROJECT MERCURY RECOVERY TEAM both signed Wally Schirra; 1963 covers: Mercury Atlas-9 & USS Kearsage Recovery Team both signed by Gordon Cooper. Attractive group, expect some aging, fine to very fine.

1958-61 DISCOVERER #4-31 LAUNCHES, PIONEER II & III, PLUS ROCKETS (x14) ........ PH $1000-1500

Attractive lot of 28 covers. Includes: nice group of 13 cacheted satellite covers with 1959 Discoverer 4, Discoverer VII & 11; 1960 Discoverer 13, Discoverer XIV, hand noted Discoverer 15, hand noted Discoverer 18 with purple 'HOT CARGO CAPSULE RECOVERY' hand stamp, 1961 hand-stamped (all with same cachet) Discoverer 20, 21, 24 & 31; 1958 Pioneer II & Pioneer III (both with Goldcraft cachets), plus 1958 combo cover with Last Day Las Cruces, N Mex, White Sands Proving Ground cds (Jun 21) & 1st Day White Sands Missile Range, N. Mex cds (Jun 23). Also group of 14 cacheted (mostly Goldcraft) launch covers, 12 from Wallops Island, plus 1961 SAMOS II, Lompoc, Calif, cds & 1961 Polaris Missile, U.S.S. Observation Island cds. Wallops Island launch covers include: 1959 NIKE ASP; 1960: NIKE Destruct, JAVELIN, Project ECHO Lights Up Eastern Sky, AEROBEE-HI 300, TRAIL BLAZER, Rocket Probes Specter of Stars, ARGO D-Sodium Flare, JAVELINE, & IRIS; 1961 NIKE-ASP Sodium Flare; 1964 Sammy One Space Probe. Expect some aging, fine to very fine.

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1960s MERCURY SIX SIGNED PHOTO .............. PH $600-800

A color photo (8x10") on Kodak paper of the seven astronauts in their Mercury suits with bold signatures of Alan Shepard, Gordon Cooper, Wally Schirra, Deke Slayton, John Glenn and Scott Carpenter. No Grissom signature. Excellent condition.

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1960s MERCURY ASTRONAUTS SIGNED PROJECT MERCURY 4¢ SHEET ........................ PH $350-500

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Full sheet of 50 of 4¢ Project Mercury postage stamp signed in left selvage by Mercury astronauts Scott Carpenter, Alan Shepard, Gordon Cooper and Wally Schirra plus Mercury Program official. Bold signatures. 65

1960s MERCURY ASTRONAUTS SIGNED PROJECT MERCURY 4¢ SHEET ........................ PH $200-300

Full sheet of 50 of 4¢ Project Mercury postage stamp signed in left selvage by Mercury astronauts Scott Carpenter, Donald K Slayton(he also signs across two stamps), Gordon Cooper and Wally Schirra plus Mercury Program official. Bold signatures although Slayton’s second signature on stamp is difficult to see. 66

1960s MERCURY ASTRONAUTS SIGNED PROJECT MERCURY 4¢ SHEET ........................ PH $200-300

Full sheet of 50 of 4¢ Project Mercury postage stamp signed in left selvage by Mercury astronauts Scott Carpenter, John Glenn, Gordon Cooper and Wally Schirra plus Mercury Program official. Bold signatures. 67 / 1962 MERCURY SEVEN AUTOGRAPHED BOOK W/ CUT SIGNATURES ....................................... PH $750-1000

Signed book featuring original Mercury astronauts, ‘We Seven,’ written by the astronauts themselves, published by Simon and Schuster, 1962, hardcover first edition, first printing with original dust jacket. Signed on second free end page in black felt tip by John Glenn, Wally Schirra, Gordon Cooper and Scott Carpenter, and in blue ink by Alan Shepard. Also, permanently affixed to the page is a blue ink signature by Gus Grissom (signed Virgil I. Grissom, removed from a check), as well as a felt tip signature of Deke Slayton on 3½”x2" off-white card. Autograph conditions Fine; Book condition Very Good. Entire item accompanied by R&R Auction COA, and Grissom’s signature accompanied by its own LOA regarding the check. 68 69

Withdrawn 1993 ASTRONAUTS SIGNED DEKE SLAYTON MEMORIAL SERVICE FOLDER .......................... PH $600-800

Bold signatures of Gordon Cooper, Alan Shepard, Wally Schirra, Scott Carpenter and John Glenn, all surviving Mercury astronauts at the time, on Deke Slayton Memorial folder for services held at Johnson Space Center in Houston. Excellent condition.

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1961 ‘LAKE CHAMPLAIN’ PRS COVER, W/ PHOTO & LETTER ..................................... PH $2000-3000

A RARE prime recovery ship cover, letter and crewman photo from the ‘USS Lake Champlain’ for Alan Shepard’s 15-minute, 22-second flight aboard MR-3. Photo of M.L. Lawrence, who wrote recipient a one-page letter briefly describing the recovery! A reporter aboard the ship advised that there were only 44 covers canceled, there may have been a few more from individuals aboard the ship (such as this one). This is the first we’ve seen with letter and photo. Cover has typical mimeographed cachet: ‘USS LAKE CHAMPLAIN CVS-39 RECOVERY SHIP FROM THE FIRST U.S. MANNED SPACE FLIGHT 5 MAY 1961’ and very fine strike of ‘U.S.S.LAKE CHAMPLAIN’ dated handstamp cancellation of May 5, 1961. Very fine.

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71

72

75

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1961 ALAN SHEPARD SIGNED MERCURY SPACESUIT PHOTO ............................................. PH $300-400

75 / 1962 SCOTT CARPENTER SIGNED PRIME RECOVERY SHIP CAPTAIN’S COVER ............... PH $400-600

Very clean and attractive cacheted Captain’s cover from PRS U.S.S. Intrepid. Captain J.L. Abbot signed cover in blue ball point, Carpenter signed it in black Sharpie. Much better condition than most of these we have seen. Very fine.

Glossy high quality copy of an original NASA photo (8"x10") showing Alan Shepard in his Mercury spacesuit, signed boldly by Shepard. Very fine condition. 72

1961 ALAN SHEPARD MERCURY SPACESUIT LITHO .................................................................... PH $300-400

– MA-8 –

Color (8"x10") litho signed by Mercury astronaut Alan Shepard in black marker. Excellent condition.

76 / 1962 SIGNED LAUNCH & RECOVERY COVERS ............................................................................... PH $300-400

Two attractive covers: 1) Cape Canaveral, Fla, Oct 3, 1962 cds, launch cover with Space Craft cachet on front, purple cachet on back, maroon oval ‘SALUTES/CDR./SCHIRRA’ handstamp and 6 astronaut signatures, M. Scott Carpenter, Walter W Schirra, J H Glenn Jr, Donald K. Slayton, Gordon Cooper & Alan Shepard; and 2) MA-8 Recovery cover with black printed & purple handstamp cachets, U.S.S. Kearsarge Oct 3, 1962 cds, and Wally Schirra signature. Both covers fine to very fine.

– MR-4 – 73 / 1961 VIRGIL I. GRISSOM SIGNED COVER ....... PH $400-600

Virgil I Grissom ballpoint pen autograph on plain airmail cover with May 3, 1961 Cocoa Beach, Fla, cds. Remnants from mounting on back. Very fine. OTHER 74

1961 RESULTS OF THE SECOND U.S. MANNED SUBORBITAL SPACE FLIGHT ............................ PH $200-300

This 58 page illustrated NASA publication is in fine condition, save for number and line inked on the front cover. Quite hard to fine this early manned Mercury item.

77

1962 SCHIRRA SIGNED NASA COLOR LITHO ............................................................................... PH $150-200

Bold signature on litho (8"x10") of Schirra in Mercury suit & with spacecraft depiction. Excellent condition. 78

1962 SCHIRRA AUTOGRAPHED LITHOS (x2) ............................................................................... PH $200-250

Pair of matching (8"x10") official NASA color lithos of this original Mercury astronaut in his silver spacesuit. Pristine. (800) 782-0066 • www.RegencySuperior.com

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82

83X

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– MA-9 – 79

– AUTOGRAPHS –

1998 COOPER MA-7 SIGNED COVER ............... PH $200-300

Mercury Atlas 9 - Faith 7 launch cover dated May 15, 1963, cachet shows photograph of Gordon Cooper. This was the last Mercury flight. Cover has old autopen signature, then signed below in Sharpie by Cooper at promotional event in 1998 (clipping inside). Very fine.

– OTHER, MERCURY – 80

82 / 1965 PROJECT GEMINI RECOVERY FORCE COVER W/ARMSTRONG & SEE AUTOGRAPHS .......... PH $750-1000

PROJECT GEMINI/U.S. NAVY RECOVERY FORCE round purple cacheted cover with USS LAKE CHAMPLAIN Jan 19, 1965 cds and signed by Astronauts Neil Armstrong & Elliot See. Hand written provenance on back. Very fine. 83 / 1965-66 LAUNCH & RECOVERY ASTRONAUT SIGNED COVERS (x7) ..................................... PH $1000-1500

Selection of seven autographed Project Gemini cacheted covers. Includes: 1965 covers: GEMINI TITAN 5/THIRD U.S. TWO MAN SPACEFLIGHT (Aug 21, Orbit Covers cachet) & GT-5 RECOVERY FORCE (Aug 27, handstamped purple cachet) both signed by Gordon Cooper & Charles Conrad Jr, GTA-6 RECOVERY FORCE (Dec 16, handstamped purple cachet) signed by Wally Schirra & Tom Stafford, GEMINI VII ENDURANCE FLIGHT (Dec 4, Space Craft/Swanson cachet) & GT-7 RECOVERY FORCE (Dec 18, handstamped purple cachet) both with Frank Borman & James Lovell signatures; 1966 covers: GEMINI TITAN-II (Sept 12, Orbit Covers cachet) & GTA-11 RECOVERY FORCE (Sept 15, handstamped purple cachet) both covers signed by Dick Gordon & Charles Conrad Jr. Nice group, expect some aging, fine to very fine.

1960s MERCURY PROGRAM COLLECTION ............ $500-700

Around 80 items with patches, covers, astronaut hand signed & autopen covers and postage stamps (mostly souvenir sheets) pertaining to Mercury Program. Includes May 24, 1962 USS Intrepid Recovery Ship covers (x2), October 3, 1962 USS Kearsarge captain’s cover, February 23, 1962 USS Noa cover and more. Very fine condition.

GEMINI PROGRAM – HARDWARE – 81

1960s EARLY TITAN I & II ROCKET ENGINE THRUST CONTROL TEST SET .......................... PH $400-600

Vintage metal case (size: 11"x12"x18") from Aerojet-General containing an early Rocket Engine Thrust Control Test Set for a Titan I and Titan II rocket engine. Instructions on inside of the lid refer to engines XLR-87 and XLR-91, which were the rocket engines used on the Titan first and second stages. Cords behind the lid bear tags with the date 1960. This Test Set appears in great condition.

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1965 JOE KERWIN SIGNED GEMINI PERIOD PHOTO .................................................................. PH $200-300

Early red “S” number of Kerwin holding a Gemini capsule model. Scarce. Pristine

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87X

88

91X

92X

93

95X

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1965 FACT SHEET MAGAZINE SIGNED BY GRISSOM & YOUNG ........................................... PH $600-800

A B&W 12-page Fact Sheet concerning the Gemini 3 Flight, signed on it’s first page by both Astronauts on that historic flight, Gus Grissom and John Young. Both signatures in bold black ink to the left and right of the magazine title. Grissom signed between 1965 and 1967, the year of his tragic death testing a pre-launch for Apollo 1. Magazine in good shape with original staples. Very Fine.

– GT-4 –

87 / 1965 SIGNED LAUNCH COVER & THREE SIGNED RECOVERY COVERS .......................................... PH $300-400

Nice group of four cacheted covers: 1) Cape Canaveral Aug 21, 1965 cds, launch cover (Sarzin cachet) with Cooper & Conrad signatures; 2) USS Lake Champlain Aug 29, 1965 cds, Atlantic Recovery Force cover (purple handstamp cachet) with Cooper signature; 3) USS Lake Champlain Aug 29, 1965 cds, Atlantic Recovery cover (Artopages cachet, black recovery cachet on back) signed by Conrad & Cooper; and 4) USS Leonard F. Mason Aug 29, 1965 cds, Pacific Recovery Force (purple handstamp cachet) signed by Cooper & Conrad. All covers fine to very fine.

86 / 1965 SIGNED LAUNCH & RECOVERY COVERS ............................................................................... PH $250-350

Three cacheted covers: (1) Cape Canaveral, Fla, Jun 3, 1965 cds, launch cover (Sokalak ? cachet) inscribed & signed Edward H. White II/CAPT USAF; (2) U.S.S. Wasp Jun 7, 1985 cds, Atlantic Recovery force (black cachet); and (3) USS Orleck Jun 8, 1965 cds, Pacific Recovery Force (purple cachet) both signed by James A. McDivitt. All 3 covers fine to very fine.

88 / 1966 CREW SIGNED RECOVERY SHIP COVER ............................................................................... PH $350-500

Rubber stamp black cacheted cover from secondary recovery ship U.S.S. Canisteo signed by both crew members, James Lovell & Buzz Aldrin, in black fine-line marker. Very fine.

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– OTHER, GEMINI – 89

– APOLLO 1 –

1960s GEMINI COVER COLLECTION ....................... $250-350

AUTOGRAPHS

Close to 320 covers and a few patches housed in two binders. Includes many Recovery ships, Gemini missions and others. Number of autopens present.

90

1964-66 GT-1 THROUGH GT-12 LAUNCH COVERS ............................................................................... PH $200-300

Complete set of all 12 Gemini mission launch covers, including 2 unmanned flights & 10 manned. Each cover hand canceled at Cape Canaveral with the proper date. Cachets by ‘Orbit Covers.’ The first complete Gemini set we’ve seen for awhile. Very fine and scarce.

APOLLO PROGRAM 94

– AUTOGRAPHS –

A color photograph of the Apollo 1 crew – Gus Grissom, Roger Chaffee and Ed White standing in front of the command module in which they would ultimately be killed by fire during a failed launch rehearsal test. According to the provenance, Grissom and Chaffee signed this photo on January 22nd, 1967, five days before the fatal test; the autograph seeker was a desk clerk at a hotel in El Segundo, California, where many aerospace industry people stayed, including the three astronauts pictured. Grissom and Chaffee gladly autographed the clerk’s photo, and indicated that Ed White would have been back the following week and he likely would sign also – unfortunately, that would not be the case. Both signatures in blue felt tip above their respective figures. Photo has some creasing damage, but autographs are Fine. Interesting and tragic Space collectible.

91 / 1968-72 LAUNCH & RECOVERY ASTRONAUT SIGNED COVERS (x7) ..................................... PH $1000-1500

Selection of seven Apollo Mission cacheted & autographed covers. Includes: 1968 Apollo 7 Recovery Force (Oct 22, handstamped cachet) with Donn Eisele, Walt Cunningham & Wally Schirra signatures; 1969 Apollo 9 Recovery Force (Mar 13, handstamped cachet) signed by James McDivitt, Rusty Schweickart & Dave Scott; 1971 Apollo 15 Recovery Force (Aug 7, handstamped cachet) with Al Worden, Dave Scott & Jim Irwin signatures; 1972 covers: Apollo 16 launch (Apr 16, crew patch cachet) & Recovery Force (Apr 27, handstamped cachet) both signed by Ken Mattingly, John Young & Charlie Duke, Apollo 17/FAREWELL MISSION TO THE MOON (Dec 14, Cygnus Cover cachet) & Recovery Force (Dec 19, handstamped cachet) both signed by Ron Evans, Gene Cernan & Harrison Schmitt. Expect some aging, fine to very fine. Attractive group. 92

93

1979 ASTRONAUT SIGNED APOLLO 11 TENTH ANNIVERSARY PAGE ........................... PH $750-1000

White paper mounted on black background board (8x10" overall size) bearing bold signatures of Apollo astronauts Evans, Roosa, Duke, Cunningham, Mitchell, Aldrin, Gordon, Swigert, Lovell, Eisele, Anders and Carr (CAPCOM for Apollo 8 & 12). Two file folds with Swigert and Eisele slightly affected. Bit of ink smearing on Aldrin and some soiling. Signatures were obtained at anniversary celebration. Saint Louis, Missouri

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APOLLO 15 & 16 1971-72 IRWIN, DUKE SIGNED RELIGIOUS TRACTS ........................................... PH $250-350

Two different space-oriented religious tracts with autographs of Moonwalkers Jim Irwin and Charlie Duke. Each features personal written experience of astronauts. First, titled ‘Footprints on the Moon,’ has color ‘White Suit’ photo of Irwin on the front, which he inscribed, ‘Hanny His Love, Jim Irwin.’ Second, titled ‘Walk on the Moon, Walk With the Son,’ features B&W image of Duke. His signature appears across front in black felt-tip. Very minor corner wear. Very unusual and fine.

1967 GUS GRISSOM & ROGER CHAFFEE SIGNED PHOTO .............................................................. PH $1500-2000

1967 AS-204 ‘FIRE IN SPACECRAFT’ COVERS (x3) .................................................................................... PH

– APOLLO 7 – FLOWN 96

1968 FLOWN CAMERA POWER CABLE SEGMENT ............................................................................... PH $200-300

On board 16mm data acquisition camera power cable segment (about 2½”) accompanied by color photo copy of Temporary Parts Removal tag for 108" cable. (Originally sold in October 1999 Superior Auction, lot 464) AUTOGRAPHS 97 / 1968 CREW SIGNED RECOVERY SHIP COVER .. PH $250-350

Recovery ship (USS Nicholas) cover with typical rubberstamped cachet. Cover has Oct 22, 1968, ship cds and signed by the Apollo 7 crew of Walt Cunningham, Donn Eisele & Wally Schirra. Very fine.

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Three similar hand-canceled Cape Canaveral covers dated Jan 27, 1967, with unofficial NASA cachet in blue (regular color), red (test color) and black (test color), plus nice printed illustration. Pristine.

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– APOLLO 8 –

The January 10th, 1969, issue of Life Magazine, with iconic Earth photo on cover taken from the Apollo 8 spacecraft. Magazine cover signed by all three Apollo 8 astronauts, Jim Lovell (black sharpie), Frank Borman (blue sharpie) and Bill Anders (black sharpie). Signatures all grace the Earth’s surface in the picture... very nice. Magazine in decent condition with some wear at the corners. Excellent Space collectible!

FLOWN 98

1968 FLOWN INVERTER PIECE ......................... PH $200-300

A small 2"x1" piece of metal once part of a Power Inverter on the Apollo 8 spacecraft. This little piece of history has written on the surface: ‘Apollo 8 / Spacecraft #103 / 10 Lunar Orbits / 12-21 to 12-28 1968 / Inverter S/N 47.’ Original owner worked for Grumman Aerospace and was part of his collection.

1969 CREW SIGNED LIFE MAGAZINE COVER ............................................................................... PH $500-700

106 / 1969 BORMAN SIGNED TIME MAGAZINE ........ PH $200-300

June 3, 1969 issue with three Apollo 8 astronauts on front cover inscribed and boldly signed by Borman across depiction of his face. Magazine in fine condition.

AUTOGRAPHS

– APOLLO 9 – 107

1969 CREW SIGNED PHOTO & LITHO .............. PH $300-400

NASA color litho (8"x10") of crew in white space suits boldly signed by Rusty Schweickart, James McDivitt and Dave Scott AND NASA B&W photo (8"x10") of three Astronauts signed below image with bold signatures of first names only: Rusty, Dave & James. Corner creasing on B&W. 108

1969 CREW SIGNED NASA PHOTO ................... PH $400-500

Bold signatures of Jim McDivitt, Dave Scott and Rusty Schweickart on NASA red serial numbered photo (8x10") with shot of Earth taken from orbit. Excellent condition. 109 99

1968 CREW SIGNED ‘EARTHRISE’ LITHOGRAPH ............................................................................. PH $750-1000

Borman, Lovell and Anders autographs in black felt-tip on 8½”x11" color litho of Earthrise, as seen by Apollo 8 crew in Lunar orbit. Light even overall toning and minor cracking of surface away from autographs (tiny white lines). Fine. 100

Bold signatures of Jim McDivitt, Dave Scott and Rusty Schweickart on inscribed litho (8"x10") with NASA info on reverse. Excellent condition. 110

111 / 1969 CREW SIGNED LAUNCH COVER .............. PH $250-350

Swanson cachet cover, Mar 3, 1969 Patrick AFB cancel. Bold signatures of James McDivitt, Dave Scott and Rusty Schweickart. Excellent condition.

101 / 1968 CREW SIGNED COVER .............................. PH $400-600

Space City Cover Society uncancelled cover with bold signatures of James Lovell, Bill Anders & Frank Borman. Excellent condition. 102

1968 CREW SIGNED PRAYER ON PARCHMENT ............................................................................... PH $350-500

Interesting item: a 10"x8" piece of parchment that carries the title ‘A Christmas Eve Prayer From Lunar Orbit’, which refers to the last lunar orbit of Apollo 8 on 12/24/1968 when Commander Frank Borman and the other two members of his crew recited the first eight verses of the book of Genesis. This parchment piece commemorates the event, and carries all three astronauts recited verses, along with their signatures above each verse (Anders, Lovell, & Borman). Item also carries a couple stamps affixed to the surface, along with a First Day Issue circular date stamp from July 20th, 1969. Very Fine. 103

1969 CREW MEMBER SIGNED LITHOS: MCDIVITT & SCHWEICKART ................................................... PH $250-350

Two official NASA 8"x10" lithos featuring two members of the Apollo 9 crew, James McDivitt and Rusty Schweickart. Both lithos autographed by featured astronaut: McDivitt’s in green sharpie, no inscription; Schweickart’s in black ballpoint, inscribed ‘To Warren Cardewit / Best Wishes / Rusty Schweickart / Apollo 9 LMP.’ Very Fine.

1968 CREW SIGNED PRINT ................................ PH $400-600

An 11"x14" color lithograph of ‘A Jewel In the Heavens’, the iconic picture of Earth taken from the spacecraft Apollo 8. Official NASA print signed by all three members of the Apollo 8 crew: Jim Lovell (silver sharpie), Bill Anders (black sharpie) and Frank Borman (silver sharpie, with ‘Apollo 8 CDR’ inscription). Very Fine.

1969 CREW SIGNED NASA WHITE SPACE SUIT COLOR LITHO ...................................................... PH $400-500

– APOLLO 10 – 112

1969 CREW SIGNED PHOTO ............................ PH $750-1000

Color 8"x10" photo on Kodak paper of Tom Stafford, John Young & Gene Cernan in their white spacesuits. Photo inscribed to ‘C.E. Russell’ in Stafford’s writing. Signatures in silver (Cernan), black ballpoint (Young) & black sharpie (Stafford). Very fine.

1968 CREW SIGNED COLOR LITHO .................. PH $350-500

An 8"x10" color lithograph featuring the Apollo 8 crew suited up prior to launch. Each member of the crew has signed across their respective torso: Jim Lovell, Bill Anders and Frank Borman. Clean signatures. Very Fine. 104 / 1968 LOVELL & BORMAN SIGNED RECOVERY COVER .................................................................. PH $200-300

Cacheted recovery ship cover with bold black signatures of Apollo 8 astronauts Lovell and Borman. Cover bears Dec 27, 1968, machine postmark from recovery vessel ‘USS Yorktown.’ Very fine and scarce.

Very attractive ‘Beck’ cacheted cover, printed in green with both autopen and hand signatures of Gene Cernan as well as genuine signatures of Tom Stafford and John Young. Very fine.

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103

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105

109

108

112 111

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– APOLLO 11 – FLOWN

114

1969 FLOWN TO THE MOON UNITED STATES ‘SILK’ FLAG ...................................................... PH $6000-8000

Great looking pristine United States ‘SILK’ flag (6"x4") carried to the MOON by Buzz Aldrin on the first Manned Lunar Landing Mission. Very rare, with signed Letter of Authenticity from Buzz Aldrin’s stepson giving provenance. Ready for mounting on accompanying certificate (8½”x11½”) stating ‘This Flag Traveled to the Moon with Apollo 11, The First Manned Lunar Landing, July 20, 1969’. Will look great when mounted & framed.

Bold signature on Belgium Scott B846. This was part of complete astronaut autographed set sold by German firm H. Sieger who made arrangements for the astronauts to sign on various worldwide souvenir sheets depicting their flights. Very fine.

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1990s ALDRIN & COLLINS SIGNED LITHO ..... PH $750-1000

Striking color litho (17"x11") montage honoring Apollo 11 mission created by the consignor signed by Michael Collins as Apollo XI CMP & Buzz Aldrin as Apollo 11 astronaut. Bold signatures obtained in person by the consignor. Excellent condition. OTHER

116 / 1969 ARMSTRONG, COLLINS & ALDRIN SIGNED COVERS ........................................................... PH $1000-1500

Apollo 11 Astronauts Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins & Buzz Aldrin autographs on three ArtCraft ‘FIRST MAN ON THE MOON’ FDCs with additional Moon Landing/USA Jul 20, 1969 cds, (one signature per cover). Plus Prime Recovery Ship USS HORNET Jul 24, 1969 cover with purple Navy ‘scattered items’ cachet. All four covers fine to very fine. 117 118

123

Gold coin (45mm diameter), 1.0128 AGW. Brilliant proof like surface. Lovely piece.

Withdrawn 1969 COLLINS SIGNED LARGE LITHO ............. PH $500-700

An 11"x14" official NASA color lithograph of the Lunar Module, a photo taken by Michael Collins who was then piloting the Apollo 11 Command Module. Litho autographed by Collins with inscription ‘Apollo XI, 20 July 1969 / Michael Collins CMP’ in silver sharpie in the black space across the top. Very Fine. (Astronaut Central COA, stating that he signed 4/21/2011)

124

Sept 9, 1969, first-day cover for 10¢ Moon Landing stamp, with tidy black Michael Collins autograph in clear area to right of cachet. Very fine. 120 / 1970 ASTRONAUT CAPCOMS SIGNED COVER .... PH

$250

First Anniversary of Apollo 11 launch cover, signed by CAPCOMs Ron Evans, Al Worden & Charlie Duke, all of whom went on to fly later Apollo missions to the moon (Apollo 15-17). Very fine and scarce.

1972 ARMSTRONG & ALDRIN SIGNED QUOTATION CARDS ........................................ PH $1000-1500

Two hand-created quotations on 3"x5" index cards. Each quote accompanied by an autograph by one of the first two men on the Moon. The first dated in pencil 8/25/72 with the iconic quote ‘One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind’ signed in blue ballpoint by Neil Armstrong underneath. The second dated 9/22/72 with the quote ‘No dream is too high for those with their eyes in the sky’ signed in black felt tip by Buzz Aldrin underneath. Cards are both toned with age. Both signatures still very bold. A nice pair!

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1969 SPECIAL APPRECIATION MEDALLION, ONE OF 1,000 ....................................................... PH $500-700

Heavy and impressive 64mm stainless steel medallion created specifically to give to those who made significant contributions to the success of Apollo Lunar Landing (it is estimated fewer than 1,000 were minted). Obverse features Apollo Program logo and the text: ‘Lunar Landing/ Apollo/ NASA/ July 1969.’ Reverse depicts facsimile signatures of crew and: ‘The Die for this Medallion was Carried to the Moon and Back by the Crew of Apollo 11 in 1969.’ According to a 1973 letter found with a different example of same item (from Maxime A Fagel, NASA director of Engineering and Development), ‘A very limited number of these stainless steel medallions were fabricated using a special die that was carried on the Apollo 11 mission. They are being distributed to a few individuals who made the most significant contributions to the success of the Apollo Program.’ (photocopy of letter accom-panies). Medallion has light fingerprinting, otherwise SCARCE and fine.

119 / 1969 COLLINS SIGNED FIRST DAY COVER ..... PH $200-300

121

1969 GABON 10,000fr GOLD COMMEMORATIVE COIN .................................................................. PH $1200-1500

125

c.1976 APOLLO CAP GIVEN TO CHARLES NELSON REILLY BY NEIL ARMSTRONG ...... PH $3000-4000

Given to comic actor on the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. It is obviously used. (1996 Charles Nelson Reilly COA)

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130 / 1969 CREW SIGNED LAUNCH COVER .............. PH $300-400

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Manned Spaceflight Society cachet cover with Nov 14, 1969 Cape Canaveral cancel. Bold signatures of Conrad, Gordon and Bean. Excellent condition.

– APOLLO 12 – AUTOGRAPHS 126 / 1969 CREW SIGNED LAUNCH & SPLASHDOWN COVERS (x4) ...................................................... PH $750-1000

Four different cacheted covers, each with signatures of Alan Bean, Dick Gordon & Charles Conrad Jr. Covers include two launch covers & two splashdown covers. All four with colorful cachets. Nice group, Bean signature over text on two of the covers. Very fine. 127

131 / 1969 CREW SIGNED COVER .............................. PH $300-400

Manned Spaceflight Society cachet cover with bold signatures of Conrad, Gordon and Bean. Excellent condition. 132 / 1969 CREW SIGNED LAUNCH COVER .............. PH $250-350

Bold signatures of Conrad, Gordon & Bean PLUS Irwin (backup LMP) on Nov 14, 1969 cacheted launch cover. Additional space stamps added in 1999 enhances cover. Excellent condition.

1969 CREW SIGNED LITHOS ............................. PH $400-600

Three official NASA 8"x10" color lithos, each featuring one of the three crew members of Apollo 12, Alan Bean, Pete Conrad, and Dick Gordon. Both Gordon’s and Conrad’s lithos signed without inscription, in black ink and blue sharpie respectively; Bean signed in black ink, with inscription ‘To Robert / Best Wishes / For a Bright Bright / Future / Alan Bean.’ All three of these signed lithos Very Fine.

133 / 1969 CREW SIGNED MOON LANDING COVER ............................................................................... PH $250-350

Bold signatures of Conrad, Gordon and Bean on comical cachet Nov 19, 1969 Moon landing cover. Excellent condition. 134 / 1969 CREW SIGNED PRIME RECOVERY SHIP SPLASHDOWN COVER ....................................... PH $200-300

Boxed purple Apollo 12 Recovery Force hand stamped cachet cover with USS Hornet Nov 24, 1969 cancel. Bold signatures of Gordon, Conrad and Bean. Discoloration spot at bottom right.

128 / 1969 CREW SIGNED PRIME RECOVERY SHIP SPLASHDOWN COVER ....................................... PH $400-600

Boxed purple Apollo 12 Recovery Force hand stamped cachet cover with USS Hornet Nov 24, 1969 cancel. Bold signatures of Dick Gordon, Charles Conrad and Alan Bean. ALSO bold signatures of both Apollo 12 helo recovery pilot and USS HORNET CAPTAIN. Excellent condition.

135

Nov 14, 1969 (KSC cancel) cacheted cover with bold signatures of Charles Conrad, Alan Bean and Richard Gordon. Excellent condition.

1969 CHARLES CONRAD SIGNED NASA RECOVERY PHOTO ............................................. PH $200-300

A B&W photo (8x10") with black NASA serial number depicting recovery team at capsule after splashdown with bold signature of Apollo 12 mission commander and third Moonwalker, Charles Conrad.

129 / 1969 CREW SIGNED LAUNCH COVER .............. PH $300-400 136

1969 CHARLES CONRAD SIGNED NASA COLOR PHOTO .................................................... PH $200-300

Splashdown photo (8"x10") with red NASA serial number and bold signature of Apollo 12 astronaut, Charles Conrad. Excellent condition.

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1969 CHARLES CONRAD SIGNED NASA COLOR PHOTO .................................................... PH $200-300

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1969 CREW SIGNED WHITE SPACE SUIT NASA COLOR LITHO ........................................... PH $250-300

141

1969 CREW SIGNED B&W PHOTO .................... PH $200-300

Bold signatures of Alan Bean, Charles Conrad & Richard Gordon on image (8"x10") of Apollo 12 astronaut on lunar surface. Conrad & Gordon sign in gold ink, Bean in black. Excellent condition.

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1969 CREW SIGNED NASA COLOR PHOTO ..... PH $200-300

NASA red serial numbered photo (8"x10") of lunar surface taken from spacecraft with Earth peaking in the distance. Bold signatures of Charles Conrad, Alan Bean and Richard Gordon. Excellent condition.

Color litho (8"x10") with NASA info on reverse and with bold signatures of Charles Conrad, Richard Gordon and Alan Bean. Excellent condition. 139

1969 CREW SIGNED B&W PHOTO .................... PH $200-300

Bold signatures of Alan Bean, Charles Conrad & Richard Gordon on image (8"x10") of Apollo 12 astronaut on lunar surface with second astronaut mirrored in face plate. Excellent condition.

Splashdown photo (8"x10") with red NASA serial number and bold signature of Apollo 12 astronaut, Charles Conrad. Excellent condition. 138

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142

1969 RICHARD GORDON SIGNED WHITE SPACE SUIT NASA COLOR LITHO .................... PH $150-250

Bold signature on litho (8"x10") with NASA info on reverse. Gordon has added “Apollo XII” below signature. Excellent condition.

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1969 ALAN BEAN SIGNED WHITE SPACE SUIT NASA COLOR LITHO ........................................... PH $150-250

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148 / 1994 CREW SIGNED ‘MOON SHOT/THE FLIGHT OF APOLLO XII’ .................................................... PH $250-350

Comic book (6½"x10¼") issued for 25th Anniversary of Apollo 12 that depicts the mission in graphic form. Bold signatures of Charles Conrad, Richard Gordon and Alan Bean in gold ink on front cover along with additional signature in silver of author. Excellent condition.

Bold signature of Alan Bean on litho (8"x10") with NASA info on reverse. Excellent condition. 144

1969 CHARLES CONRAD SIGNED WHITE SPACE SUIT NASA COLOR LITHO .................... PH $150-250

Bold signature of Charles Conrad on litho (8"x10") with NASA info on reverse. Excellent condition.

149

145 / 1969 CREW SIGNED PRIME RECOVERY SHIP COVER .................................................................. PH $300-400

1969 CREW SIGNED PHOTO .............................. PH $150-250

B&W (8"x10") Official NASA photo of the Apollo 12 landing site on the Moon signed in black Sharpie by the complete crew of Richard Gordon, Charles Conrad & Alan Bean. Pristine. 147

1992 CREW SIGNED HOUSTON SPACE CENTER GRAND OPENING TICKET .................................. PH $300-400

Color admission ticket 7¾"x4" to the grand opening of Space Center in Houston. Ticket is signed on front by complete Apollo 12 Crew (Gordon, Bean and Conrad) in black, gold and silver respectively. Slayton signed back in blue marker as well. Image is of Alan Bean painting. Very fine. Few of these exist.

OTHER 150

1970s PURE SILVER HIGH RELIEF MEDALLIONS ....................................................... PH $250-350

Group of 5 pure silver medallions (2¼” diameter, 3.54 troy ounces each) honoring Apollo 12 Mission. All individually boxed.

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2005 CREW SIGNED HOUSTON ROCKETS BASKETBALL COURT PIECE ............................ PH $600-800

Piece of hardwood floor (5"x5½”x1¼”) from The Summit where two time world champion Houston Rockets played basketball with bold signatures and inscriptions by Richard Gordon (‘CPM AS-12’), Alan Bean (‘LMP Apollo 12’) and Charles Conrad (‘Cdr Apollo 12’) to which Conrad further adds: ‘one of the original Rocketmen.’ The block is engraved with details and titled ‘A Court of Dreams.’ This is #3 of 20 signed by Apollo 12 crew and only one to ever come to market. One of the most unusual Apollo 12 crew signed items.

Rubber stamp cachet on U.S.S. Hornet PRS cover. Signed in Blue or black by Richard Gordon, Alan Bean & Charles Conrad. Very fine. 146

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154

155

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156X

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– APOLLO 13 –

1970 FLOWN METAL SHIM ............................... PH $750-1000

Flown lightweight metal shim 2½”x2½”, with a one-inch diameter hole in the center and four smaller holes at the corners, removed from the Apollo 13. Accompanied by a photocopied temporary parts removal tag from North American Rockwell Corporation, noted at the bottom, ‘Apollo 13,’ for ‘Part Number: V36-553019 Shims; Authority MAO 301-0080 ‘A’ Chg Unit 108.’ Carries RRAuction COA. Interesting flown item from the famous failed Apollo mission.

FLOWN

AUTOGRAPHS 154 / 1970 CREW SIGNED PRIME RECOVERY SHIP SPLASHDOWN COVER ....................................... PH $400-600

Handstamp Apollo 13 Recovery Force cachet cover with April 17, 1970 USS Iwo Jima cancel. Bold signatures of Fred Haise, Jack Swigert and James Lovell. ALSO bold signatures of both Apollo 13 helo recovery pilot and USS IWO JIMA CAPTAIN. Excellent condition. 155 / 1970 CREW SIGNED PRIME RECOVERY SHIP SPLASHDOWN COVER ....................................... PH $400-600 151

1970 FLOWN AIR FORCE PATCH, CERTIFIED BY HAISE .......................................................... PH $2000-3000

A 4"x4" blue and yellow Air Force patch from the 179th Tactical Fighter Group, flown into Space aboard the aborted Apollo 13 mission. Accompanied by certificate of authenticity signed by Apollo 13 astronaut Fred Haise himself, indicating that this patch was flown to the moon. Patch in perfect condition. Wow! 152

Handstamp Apollo 13 Recovery Force cachet cover with April 17, 1970 USS Iwo Jima cancel. Bold signatures of Fred Haise, Jack Swigert and James Lovell. ALSO bold signatures Apollo 13 helo recovery pilot, commander of Recovery Force and USS IWO JIMA CAPTAIN. Excellent condition.

1970 FLOWN COMMAND MODULE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR ................................................... PH $1000-1500

156

1970 FRED HAISE SIGNED COLOR PHOTOS (x6) ............................................................................... PH $350-500

Six color 8"x10" pictures including 2 NASA numbered Lunar, 2 NASA numbered of the Enterprise, 1 NASA numbered (pre-launch) and 1 White Spacesuit litho. All signed, inscribed and dedicated. Very fine

An electrical connector, measuring approximately 7" in length, recovered from the Apollo 13 Command Module following the investigation of the accident. Carries a letter from a retired employee of the Johnson Space Center stating that it was in possession since removal through 2010.

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1970 FLIGHT DATA FILE BOOKLET SIGNED BY LOVELL ................................................................ PH $300-400

An Apollo Flight Data File LM Timeline book, 8½”x11", featuring 34 pages of detailed and complex graphs, illustration, and other logistical information regarding the Apollo 13 Mission. Staple bound. Book boldly signed on the front by one of the three crewmen aboard that fateful flight, James Lovell, in blue ink, with inscription ‘Apollo 12.’ Light creasing and minor rippling along top edge. Mild smearing to top of signature but otherwise Fine condition. (R&R Auction COA).

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167 / 1971 STU ROOSA SIGNED PRIME RECOVERY SHIP SPLASHDOWN COVER .............................. PH $200-300

Handstamp Apollo 14 Recovery Force cachet cover with Feb 9, 1971 USS New Orleans cancel. Bold signature of astronaut Stu Roosa. ALSO signed by helo recovery pilot, USS NEW ORLEANS CAPTAIN and CTF-130 officer. Roosa adds his thanks to helo recovery pilot. Excellent condition. 168

1971 ALAN SHEPARD SIGNED PHOTO ............. PH $200-300

An iconic color photograph of astronaut Alan Shepard planting the flag on the Moon as part of the Apollo 14 mission. Shepard has signed this photo in black ink with the inscription: ‘To Jeff / with best wishes- / Alan Shepard.’ Very Fine.

158 / 1970 CREW SIGNED LAUNCH COVER .............. PH $300-400

Artopages cachet cover with April 11, 1970 KSC cancel. Bold signatures of Fred Haise, Jack Swigert and James Lovell. Address label at bottom neatly removed before being signed.

– APOLLO 15 – FLOWN

159 / 1970 CREW SIGNED COVER .............................. PH $300-400

Handstamp cachet cover canceled at Cape Canaveral bearing bold signatures of Fred Haise, Jack Swigert and James Lovell. Excellent condition. 160 / 1970 CREW MEMBER SIGNED PRIME RECOVERY SHIP SPLASHDOWN COVER .............................. PH $250-350

Handstamp Apollo 13 Recovery Force cachet cover with April 17, 1970 USS Iwo Jima cancel. Bold signatures of Swigert and Lovell. Both astronauts add their thanks to helo recovery pilot. ALSO bold signatures of both Apollo 13 helo recovery pilot and USS IWO JIMA CAPTAIN. Excellent condition.

– APOLLO 14 – FLOWN 161

1971 FLOWN LUNAR SURFACE SAFETY LINE PORTION .............................................................. PH $350-500

A one inch (1") long length of the lunar surface safety line, carried to the Moon’s surface February 5-6, 1971. Piece of line is embedded in a card with this information. Accompanied by official NASA letter, in part: ‘Dear Miss Lockhart: / In appreciation for your outstanding support of the Apollo 14 mission we the crewmen would like to present you with this piece of equipment carried on board the spacecraft during its flight to the moon and back./’ Letter autopen signed by the three mission Astronauts: Shepard, Mitchell and Roosa. AUTOGRAPHS

Handstamp Apollo 14 Recovery Force cachet cover with Feb 9, 1971 USS New Orleans cancel. Bold signatures of astronauts Roosa, Mitchell, Evans (Apollo 14 back-up astronaut), Engle & Fullerton. ALSO signed by helo recovery pilot, USS NEW ORLEANS CAPTAIN, NASA recovery team leader and CTF-130 officer. 163 / 1971 CREW SIGNED LAUNCH COVER .............. PH $300-400

Bold signatures of Shepard, Roosa and Mitchell on German launch cover. Very fine. Ex-Calle. 1971 SHEPARD SIGNED NASA COLOR LITHO ............................................................................... PH $500-700

White space suit & mission logo color litho (8"x10") with brief inscription and bold signature of mission commander, Alan Shepard. NASA info on reverse. Excellent condition. 165 / 1971 CREW SIGNED PRIME RECOVERY SHIP SPLASHDOWN COVER ....................................... PH $300-400

USS NEW ORLEANS Feb 9, 1971 purple cacheted cover with Alan Shepard, Edgar Mitchell & Stu Roosa signatures. Very fine. 166 / 1971 BACKUP CREW SIGNED MOON LANDING COVER .................................................................. PH $250-350

Bold signatures of Cernan, Evans and Engle on Feb 5, 1971 Moon Landing cacheted cover. Excellent condition.

1971 RCA 8¢ SPACE ACHIEVEMENT FDCs BELIEVED FLOWN .............................................. PH $200-300

More than 40 identical legal size FDCs with Houston cancel (x23) and KSC cancel (20). All have same RCA multicolor cachet and all purported to be flown on Apollo 15 (letter accompanies covers in this regard). AUTOGRAPHS 171 / 1971 CREW SIGNED PRIMARY RECOVERY SHIP SPLASHDOWN COVER .............................. PH $300-400

Hand stamped Apollo 15 Recover Force cachet cover with USS Okinawa Aug 7 1971 cancel. Bold signatures of Worden, Irwin (who adds “LM Pilot”), Scott and Brand (Apollo 15 back up crew). ALSO with bold signatures of USS Okinawa Executive officer, helo recovery pilot and CTF-130 Officer. 172 / 1971 CREW SIGNED PRIMARY RECOVERY SHIP SPLASHDOWN COVER .............................. PH $300-400

Hand stamped Apollo 15 Recover Force cachet cover with USS Okinawa Aug 7 1971 cancel. Bold signatures of Worden, Irwin (who adds “LM Pilot”) and Scott. ALSO with bold signatures of USS Okinawa Executive officer, helo recovery pilot and CTF-130 Officer. Excellent condition. 173 / 1971 CREW SIGNED LAUNCH COVER .............. PH $250-350

NASA Manned Spacecraft Center Stamp Club cachet cover with July 26, 1971 KSC cancel. Bold signatures of Worden, Scott and Irwin. Excellent condition.

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1971 FLOWN SIGNED NICARAGUAN FLAG CARRIED TO MOON ........................................ PH $1500-2500

An unusual and possibly unique item, a 4"x6" silk Nicaraguan flag, carried to the Moon via the Apollo 15 mission. Astronaut David Scott has written on the flag in blue ink: ‘This flag carried to the Moon aboard Apollo 15 / Dave Scott Apollo 15 CDR.’ Outstanding Space-flown collectible! Ex-astronaut Dave Scott collection 170

162 / 1971 ASTRONAUT SIGNED PRIME RECOVERY SHIP SPLASHDOWN COVER .............................. PH $300-400

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159

157

160 161X

162

163

164

165

166

167

170X

168

171

172

173

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176

178

177

179X

180

181

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Two official NASA 8"x10" lithographs featuring two members of the Apollo 16 crew, Charlie Duke and John Young, each autographed. Duke has signed his litho in black sharpie simply inscribed underneath ‘Apollo 16’. Young’s signature in black ink, with inscription ‘To Keith Smith Jr. / Best Wishes / John Young.’ Signatures Very Fine.

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175 / 1971 CREW SIGNED LAUNCH COVER .............. PH $200-300

Hand stamped cachet cover with July 26, 1971 KSC cancel. Bold signatures of Worden, Scott and Irwin who adds “LM Pilot.” Some envelope wrinkling at left away from signatures. 176 / 1971 CREW SIGNED LAUNCH COVER .............. PH $200-300

Hand stamped cachet cover with July 26, 1971 KSC cancel. Bold signatures of Worden, Scott and Irwin who adds “LM Pilot.” Some discoloration spots away from signatures.

180 / 1972 CHARLIE DUKE SIGNED PRIME RECOVERY SHIP SPLASHDOWN COVER .............................. PH $250-350

Hand stamped Apollo 16 Recovery Force cachet cover with April 27, 1972 USS Ticonderoga cancel. Bold signature of Charlie Duke. ALSO signed by helo recovery pilot. Duke adds his thanks to recovery team member.

– APOLLO 16 – 177 / 1972 CREW SIGNED PRIME RECOVERY SHIP SPLASHDOWN COVER ....................................... PH $350-500

Hand stamped Apollo 16 Recovery Force cachet cover with April 27, 1972 USS Ticonderoga cancel. Bold signatures of John Young, Charlie Duke and Ken Mattingly. ALSO signed by ship's executive officer and helo recovery pilot. 178 / 1972 JOHN YOUNG SIGNED ITALIAN SPACE COVER .................................................................. PH $300-400

Cover from ITALY with Apollo 16 cachet in Italian signed at bottom by Apollo 16 commander, John Young. Excellent condition. Most unusual Apollo mission cover.

181

1972 CHARLIE DUKE SIGNED PHOTO .............. PH $150-250

Color (8"x10") photo on Kodak professional paper, signed by LMP Charlie Duke. This Apollo 16 Moonwalk depicts blackness of space and brightness of Moon’s surface. Pristine.

– APOLLO 17 – 182

1972 CREW SIGNED LITHOS ............................. PH $400-600

Three official NASA 8"x10" lithos, each featuring a member of the crew of Apollo 17, the last Apollo mission to land on the moon. Cernan litho signed in black sharpie with inscription ‘To Tim / With My Very Best / Gene Cernan.’ Evans signed in black felt tip with inscription ‘To Sam / Best Wishes / Ron Evans / 12 Jul 84.’ Schmitt signed in black sharpie with inscription ‘Apollo 17’ underneath his signature. Schmitt’s autograph especially nice, but all three Very Fine.

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1972 CREW MEMBER SIGNED LITHOS ............ PH $300-400

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183

185

186

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Apollo 17 launch cover (last to the moon), canceled with Dec 7, 1972, Kennedy Space Center machine cancel, official blue KSC stamped cachet, signed by crew members Schmitt, Cernan and Evans in violet, black and blue felt tip. Very fine. 184 / 1972 CREW SIGNED PRIME RECOVERY SHIP SPLASHDOWN COVER ....................................... PH $250-350

Hand stamped Apollo 17 Recovery Force cachet cover with Dec(mute)19, 1972 USS Ticonderoga cancel. Bold signatures of Cernan, Schmitt and Evans. ALSO bold signatures of ship’s CAPTAIN and helo recovery pilot.

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183 / 1972 CREW SIGNED LAUNCH COVER .............. PH $300-400

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185 / 1972 CREW SIGNED PRIME RECOVERY SHIP SPLASHDOWN COVER ....................................... PH $250-350

Hand stamped Apollo 17 Recovery Force cachet cover with Dec(mute)19, 1972 USS Ticonderoga cancel. Bold signatures of Cernan, Schmitt and Evans. ALSO bold signatures of ship’s CAPTAIN and helo recovery pilot. 186 / 1972 CREW SIGNED LAUNCH COVER .............. PH $200-300

Cacheted cover with Dec 7, 1972 KSC cancel. Bold signatures of Schmitt, Evans & Cernan. Excellent condition. 187 / 1972 CREW SIGNED SPLASHDOWN COVER ... PH $150-250

Hand stamped Apollo 17 Recovery Force cachet cover. Bold signatures of Gene Cernan, Harrison Schmitt and Ron Evans. Label stain, fine condition.

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1960s APOLLO COMMAND MODULE BLOCK 1 MOCK-UP .......................................................... PH $400,000-600,000 Renowned neurosurgeon and former Nevada Lt. Governor, Dr. Lonnie Hammargren, M.D., acquired what is believed to be Apollo Command Module Block I Mock-up in mid-1970s following ending of Apollo Space Program. This unique artifact from NASA space era has remained in Dr. Hammergren’s possession for nearly 40 years and has been seen by tens of thousands of visitors to his Las Vegas residence known as Hammargren Home of Nevada History. Built in early 1960s by North American Aviation, same aerospace company who built actual space capsules flown in space, and to same basic design specifications, MOCK-UP AND BOILERPLATE SPACECRAFT, were the first vehicles used in test program. These pre-production spacecraft were similar to their production counterparts in size, shape, mass and center of gravity. These were engineering test vehicles used for developing spacecraft, for structural tests, design of equipment layout, and practice and verification of assembly methods and predevelopment testing of parachute research and development, water drop tests, studies of stability characteristics, vibration tests, flight tests and other purposes leading to proper design and development of actual spacecraft and its systems. Hammargren’s mock-up is believed to be early Block I design built in early 1960s. Block I spacecraft were limited-production flight-weight spacecraft used for flight systems development and qualification. Initial missions were conducted to verify production spacecraft structural integrity, systems operation, and system compatibility. After structure and systems tests were completed, series of unmanned flight missions were conducted to confirm compatibility of spacecraft and launch vehicle and to evaluate prelaunch, mission and post mission operations. In Fall, 1963, addition of crushable structure (ribs) to absorb landing shock were added to aft equipment bay area. This was portion of capsule which first contacted the water. Crushable ribs were used to further mitigate force of impact. Hammargren’s mock-up features exposed structural ribs which are similar to actual ribs used in flight vehicles. Heat shield is missing which may indicate that it was never there and capsule was used for crew compartment structural tests or that it was removed at some point. Only about three dozen of these mock-up & boilerplate spacecraft survived and are primarily located in museums, schools and other public locations. Only few remain in private hands.

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190X

193X

194X

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192

More than 675 covers, patches and postage stamps housed in 3 stockbooks. Covers dominate representing Apollo Missions from Apollo 1 to Apollo 17. Covers bear wide array of cachets and include some recovery ships and number of covers signed by one or more astronauts as well as some autopens. Few covers franked by both USA & NASA local post postage. Patches include Apollo 1 and stamps are MINT never hinged, dominated by souvenir sheets.

1960s-70s US FLAG & NASA LOGO BETA CLOTH PATCHES .............................................................. PH $250-350

1968-69 APOLLO 7 & APOLLO 9 PROCESSING SCHEDULES .................................................... PH $1000-1500

Two folders containing a large amount of original Apollo 7 & Apollo 9 as-run processing schedules used in preparing spacecrafts for launch and Earth orbit. Apollo 7 CSM 101 folder contains a recovery and an orbit chart, plus about 20 NAA single page daily schedules with much timeline and work annotation including some like ‘Woodpecker Snafu’ and ‘Lost washer, found nut’. Apollo 9 CSM-104 folder contains two charts (11x17") ‘CSM-104 Spacecraft Checkout History’ and ‘LM-3 Checkout History’. From files of NASA’s senior OPS manager responsible for these daily as-run schedules at the time, and who incidentally created and drew all the internal Snoopy cartoons. Historical collection of Apollo schedules used at the time.

1960s-70s APOLLO MEDALLIONS (x8), METALLIC PLAQUES (x2) AND MISC ................ PH $350-500

Eclectic group of 40 objects, including Apollo 11 commemorative medallions (x8), 2 struck replicas of Lunar Plaque, 1 Yemen 2R Apollo 11 coin, 3 penny-sized struck pieces of 'Moon Money' and many other miscellaneous items of interest, most related to first manned Lunar Landing. Of note is cover with medal, postmarked Cape Canaveral July 16, 1969, and Moon, KY, on both July 20 and 21. Most items very fine or better. 191

195X

Estimate

189 / / 1960s-70s LARGE APOLLO PROGRAM COLLECTION .......................................................... $2000-3000

190

192X

193

1968-69 APOLLO 7, 8 & 9 BETA CLOTH PATCHES . PH $400-600

Three beta cloth patches for Apollo 7, Apollo 8 (some soiling away from design), and Apollo 9. Each approximately 9"x9" in size. Excellent color registration on the 9, and good on the 7 & 8. Very fine condition except as noted. 194

1968-69 APOLLO 8, 9 & 10 MISSION BADGES & PASSES ................................................................ PH $300-400

Group of 5 items, includes: Apollo 8 launch information guide for dependent guests and guest invitation for Apollo 8 MFA reception, Apollo 9 dependent vehicle permit with handwritten date (launch date) and time (11:00AM) at bottom, Apollo 10 McDonald Douglas badge and Apollo 10 guest dependent viewing area badge (#914). Scarce group.

Two beta cloth patches, one US flag (7"x8½” overall), and NASA meatball logo (6"x6½” overall). Both with excellent color registration and in very good condition.

195

1969 APOLLO 10, 11 & 12 BETA CLOTH PATCHES . PH $600-800

Three beta cloth patches (each approximately 9"x9" in size) for Apollo 10, Apollo 11 (bit smaller, pulled thread away from design), and Apollo 12. Excellent color registration on 11 and 12, and good on 10. ALSO an additional oversize Apollo 11 beta cloth (15"x14"). Fine to very fine condition. Saint Louis, Missouri

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197X

198

200X

202X

199

203X

201

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198

Other, Apollo Program, cont. 196

1969, 1975 APOLLO PICTORIAL BOOKS .......... PH $100-150

1970-71 APOLLO 13, 14 & 15 BETA CLOTH PATCHES .............................................................. PH $500-700

Three beta cloth patches for Apollo 13 (bit smaller, uneven at top), Apollo 14 and Apollo 15. Each approximately 9"x9" in size. Excellent color registration on 13 and 15, and good on 14. Two in great condition, but 15 has couple bends.

199

1970s APOLLO 11-17 PURE SILVER HIGH RELIEF MEDALLIONS ....................................................... PH $400-600

Set of 7 pure silver medallions (each 2¼" diameter, 3½ troy ounces, total ASW 24.5oz) honoring each of the Apollo missions destined to place men on the Moon (only Apollo 13 did not succeed). Housed in stand-up display case.

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1970s APOLLO 11-17 PURE SILVER HIGH RELIEF MEDALLIONS ....................................................... PH $400-600

Set of 7 pure silver medallions (each 2¼" diameter, 3½ troy ounces, total ASW 24.5oz) honoring each of the Apollo missions destined to place men on the Moon (only Apollo 13 did not succeed). Housed in stand-up display case. Apollo 11 with attractive toning.

Analysis of APOLLO 8 photography and visual observations, pb, NASA SP-201, 337pp, with color charts inside back cover. Plus Apollo Expeditions to the Moon, hb, NASA SP-350, 313pp. Fair to good condition. 197

204

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206X

209

210

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1970s APOLLO 12 & APOLLO 13 PURE SILVER HIGH RELIEF MEDALLIONS ............................... PH $350-500

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205

206

1971-75 APOLLO 16, 17 & APOLLO-SOYUZ BETA CLOTH PATCHES ...................................... PH $600-800

Three beta cloth patches for Apollo 16, Apollo 17 (both approximately 9"x9" in size), and Apollo-Soyuz (5½”x5½”). Excellent color registration and in great condition.

207

204

1972 SKYLAB COMMANDERS SIGNED NASA COLOR LITHO ...................................................... PH $300-400

Commanders of all three manned Skylab missions signed the Official NASA (8"x10") color photo of the Saturn and launch tower. Individual crews may be available, but the same cannot be said for an item signed by commanders alone. Black Sharpie signed. Very fine. Rare.

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1973-74 SKYLAB COVER & PATCH COLLECTION .... $300-400

Close to 170 covers and patches in stock book devoted to Skylab missions & Skylab program. Few covers are autographed including crew signed and few with both USA postage and NASA local postage as franking. Excellent condition.

1970s CHARLES CONRAD SIGNED ARTIST CONCEPT PHOTOS (x5) ..................................... PH $300-400

Apparently unique group of 5 different B&W (8"x10") official NASA photos of various ‘artist concept’ drawings of this mission; shows Saturn, Skylab, MDA docking with CSM, more. All 5 boldly signed in black Sharpie by Charles Conrad and in pristine condition.

1973 SKYLAB 2, 3 & 4 BETA CLOTH PATCHES ............................................................................. PH $750-1000

Three beta cloth patches for Skylab 2 (some bending), Skylab 3 and Skylab 4. Each approx 9"x9" in size. Excellent color registration on 3 & 4, and only good on 2. Very fine condition.

SKYLAB PROGRAM 203

1972-73 UNIQUE SKYLAB ASTRONAUT SIGNED LITHO .................................................................... PH $300-400

Striking color litho (8½”x11") created by consignor and with bold signatures of Bean, Carr, Garriott, Gibson, Kerwin, Lousma, Pogue and Weitz in white or silver ink. Astronauts list their missions below their signatures that were obtained in person by consignor. Excellent condition.

1970 APOLLO MOON FLIGHTS GLOBE ............ PH $100-150

Moon globe in original blue and white pictorial box. 4" diameter about 6" tall with stand. Very attractive. 202

211

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Group of 5 pure silver medallions (2½” diameter, 4.89 troy ounces each) honoring Apollo 12(x2) and Apollo 13(x3). All individually boxed. 201

208

– SKYLAB 2 – 208

1972 CONRAD SIGNED NASA PHOTO ............... PH $200-300

B&W photo (8"x10") with black NASA serial number that depicts Conrad & Kerwin during food preparation simulation in 1972 before Skylab 2 mission. Excellent condition. 209

1973 CONRAD SIGNED NASA PHOTO ............... PH $200-300

B&W photo (8"x10") w/ black NASA serial number and signed by mission commander, Charles Conrad. Excellent condition. 210

1973 CONRAD SIGNED NASA PHOTO ............... PH $200-300

B&W photo (8"x10") with NASA info on reverse, boldly signed by mission commander, Charles Conrad. Excellent condition. 211

1973 CONRAD SIGNED PHOTO .......................... PH $100-150

B&W (8"x10") official NASA photo of suit-up for Skylab 2 mission. Nice early photo, one could possible get additional signatures of Kerwin & Weitz to complete this worthy item. Very fine.

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212

214

216

215

217X

219X

218X

221X 220X

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214

Skylab Program, cont. 212

1973 CREW SIGNED COLOR PHOTO ................ PH $250-350

Spectacular color photo (8"x10") of launch Skylab 3 with bold signatures of Jack Lousma, Alan Bean and Owen Garriott. Excellent condition. 213

1973 CREW SIGNED NASA PHOTO ................... PH $200-300

A B&W photo (8"x10") with NASA info on reverse depicting three astronauts enjoying meal. Bold signatures of Jack Lousma, Owen Garriott and Alan Bean. Excellent condition.

– SKYLAB 4 – 215

1973 CREW SIGNED NASA COLOR LITHO ....... PH $200-300

Bold signatures of Carr, Gibson & Pogue on white space suit crew litho (8"x10"). Excellent condition. 216

1973 CREW SIGNED COLOR LITHO .................. PH $200-300

Bold signatures of Carr, Gibson & Pogue on litho (11x8½”) depicting Alabama as shot from Skylab 4. Excellent condition.

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1973 CREW SIGNED COLOR PHOTO ................ PH $200-300

Striking color photo (8"x10") of Skylab 3 before launch with bold signatures of Jack Lousma, Alan Bean and Owen Garriott. Excellent condition.

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228X 226

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224

APOLLO/SOYUZ 217

218

Several NASA publications from this important international cooperative mission. Includes nine pamphlet set, EP-133 through EP-141. (like new), The Partnership, A History of the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project, Apollo-Soyuz Test Project:Summary Science Report, Volume II (NASA SP-412), Apollo-Soyuz Test Project: Information for the Press. Fine to like new condition.

1974 LEONOV & KUBASOV SIGNED NASA ‘S’ PHOTOS (x5) ................................................... PH $250-350

Five different official NASA (8"x10") B&W glossy photographs of ASTP cosmonauts Leonov & Kubasov during training for historic international mission. All ten signatures are in black Sharpie. Very fine.

225 / 1975 APOLLO/SOYUZ COVERS SIGNED BY BRAND & SLAYTON (x5) ..................................... PH $150-200

Useful lot of 5 covers (1 Soviet & 5 Apollo/Soyuz), each signed by Virgil Brand and Deke Slayton of the United States. Three of the 1975 covers are non-cacheted. Very fine.

1975 ORIGINAL APOLLO-SOYUZ AS-RUN PROCESSING SCHEDULES ........................... PH $1000-1500

Thick folder containing large amount of Apollo-Soyuz as-run processing schedules used in preparation of spacecraft for its launch to orbit. The folder contains about 16 original charts such as ‘Preliminary Planning’, ‘CDDT Wet And Dry’, ‘Launch Countdown’, Rockwell charts, ‘Processing Study’ ‘Operations Schedule’ and more. Couple heavily annotated. From files of NASA’s senior OPS manager responsible for these daily as-run schedules at the time, and who incidentally created and drew all the internal Snoopy cartoons. Quite historical collection of Apollo-Soyuz schedules actually used at the time.

SHUTTLE PROGRAM – FLOWN – 226

220 / 1975 APOLLO/SOYUZ COVERS SIGNED BY SLAYTON, LEONOV & KUBASOV (x10) ............ PH $350-500

Valuable lot of 10 covers signed by the two Soviet Cosmonauts PLUS Deke Slayton of the U.S. on this most important of political space missions. Very fine. 221 / 1975 APOLLO/SOYUZ COVERS SIGNED BY LEONOV & KUBASOV (x10) ............................... PH $250-350

Useful selection of 10 covers, each signed by the Soviet team of cosmonauts from the groundbreaking ASTP mission. five different cachets noted. Kubasov has signed in blue ball point and Leonov in black Sharpie. Pristine. 222

1975 APOLLO-SOYUZ COLLECTION ....................... $250-350

More than 160 items, virtually all covers, with three patches and few other types housed in binder. Covers include Recovery ship, docking and other phases of ASTP mission. Variety of cachets with Colorano and one Melissa Fox handpainted cover marked #1 that is also signed by Kubasov & Leonov. Also few other signatures plus some autopens. 223

2004 USA FLAG ON AWARD PRESENTATION ............................................................................... PH $250-350

USA flag (6x4½”) mounted on color award certificate in holder (14x11" overall size). Flag flown on unspecified mission to assemble or supply ISS. Awarded at 2004 Rotary Club dinner in Houston honoring Neil Armstrong.

219 / 1975 APOLLO/SOYUZ COVERS SIGNED BY SLAYTON, LEONOV & KUBASOV (x10) ............ PH $350-500

Ten different cacheted covers, each signed by Deke Slayton, A. Leonov and V. Kubaov. Includes launch, landing and event covers. Very fine.

1975-79 APOLLO/SOYUZ PUBLICATIONS ............... $200-300

– FORERUNNERS – 227

1970s-80s ALT & PRE-SHUTTLE COVER COLLECTION .............................................................. $200-300

About 400 covers plus a few collateral pieces housed in two volumes. Includes Approach & Landing Test (ALT) covers with some autographs and various pre-shuttle covers with wide array of cachets including Colorano and signed Doris Gold covers among others. Nice collection with good number of test flight covers.

– AUTOGRAPHS – 228 / 1979-80s SHUTTLE ASTRONAUT SIGNED COVER COLLECTION ....................................................... PH $500-700

Group of 35 covers in small album. Each cover canceled in Houston in 1979, and each boldly signed by Shuttle Astronaut and also has small photo of that Astronaut attached. Includes Onizuka, Resnick, Ride, McNair and others. Very fine.

1975 EXHAUSTIVE ASTP COVER COLLECTION ..... $250-350

More than 525 covers and postal stationery entires mainly mounted on pages or in two special ASTP cover albums featuring covers from USA, RUSSIA and other countries. Huge array of cachets. Covers reflect literally every aspect of the Mission.

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Attractive selection of 24 launch and/or landing autographed cacheted covers for shuttle flights #3//#32, including STS-26 (Sep 29, 1986) autographed launch cover & crew patch, plus SKYLAB 2 recovery cover (Jun 22, 1973) signed by Conrad, Weitz & Kerwin, SKYLAB 3 launch (Nov 16, 1973) & recovery (Feb 8, 1974) covers both signed by Carr, Pogue & Gibson. STS covers have from 2-7 signatures each and include (autographs): STS-2 launch & landing (Engle, Truly), STS-3 launch & landing (Lousma, Fullerton), STS-5 launch (Allen, Brand, Lenoir, Overmyer), STS-6 launch (Bobko, Weitz, Musgrave, Peterson), STS-7 launch (Crippen, Fabian, Hauck, Ride, Thagard), STS-8 launch (Truly, Brandenstein, Bluford, Gardner, Thornton), STS 41-B launch (McNair, Brand, Gibson, McAllen, Stewart), STS-13 launch (Crippen, Hart, Scobee, Nelson, van Hoften signatures) & aborted landing cover with same 5 signatures, and more including crew signed launch covers for STS-14 & 15, and launch & landing crew autographed covers for STS-20, 23, 26, 28 & 32. Overall fine to very fine. Nice group with owner’s cost $3,100. 230 / 1981 ‘WOMEN IN SPACE’ AUTOGRAPHED COVER (WITH RESNIK) .................................................... PH $300-400

Cacheted Colorano ‘Silk’ May 21, 1981, first day cover celebrating ‘Women in Space’ in the Shuttle Program, signed by Astronauts Judy Resnik (killed in ‘Challenger’ explosion), Sally Ride (first woman in space), Shannon Lucid (set endurance record for women in space), Kathryn Sullivan (first American woman to walk in space), Anna Lee Fisher (first mother in space) and (Margaret) Rhea Seddon. Signatures are all fairly small (to fit white space in cover). 231 / 1981 ‘WOMEN ASTRONAUTS’ AUTOGRAPHED COVER (WITH RESNIK) ...................................... PH $300-400

Cacheted Colorano ‘Silk’ July 20, 1978, first day cover celebrating group of six women who began astronaut training July 10, 1978 – a group that has contributed greatly to space history. Cover signed by Astronauts Judy Resnik (killed in ‘Challenger’ explosion), Sally Ride (first woman in space), Shannon Lucid (set endurance record for women in space), Kathryn Sullivan (first American woman to walk in space), Anna Lee Fisher (first mother in space) and (Margaret) Rhea Seddon. Signatures all clear and crisp. Very fine.

232 / 1984-86 SUPPORT SITE COVERS, SIGNED SRB COVERS ............................................................... PH $150-250

Lot of 18 covers from 5 missions: STS-41 (x4), STS41d (x4), STS-51C (x5), STS 51D (x3) and STS-61C (x2). Each group contains various support site covers (some dual-event created using older, related test covers), as well as UTC Liberty solid rocket booster recovery covers, signed by ship captain Ed Sottak (x5). Very fine.

– STS-2 – 233 / 1981 SHUTTLE COVER COLLECTION/EXHIBIT ............................................................................... PH $500-700

Very scarce and especially attractive group of 33 different mostly cacheted, mostly autographed covers from STS-2 Shuttle, the flight of Columbia from Nov 12-14, 1981. There are 34 autographs on the covers. Some covers have one, two or three signatures. There are a few signed by the complete crew (Joe Engle and Richard Truly), one signed by Slayton, others signed by NASA or military officials or members of booster recovery ships. Will make a fine exhibit of this early shuttle mission. 234 / 1981 CREW SIGNED COVERS (x5) .................... PH $200-300

Five different cacheted covers depicting the Shuttle for this particular mission. Each is signed by both Joe Engle (a tough signature now), and Richard Truly, the crew of this pioneer Shuttle mission. Very fine.

– STS-3 – 235 / 1982 HISTORIC SPACE SHUTTLE COVER COLLECTION ....................................................... PH $350-500

Seldom offered group of 35 different STS-3 shuttle covers commemorating the launch, landing and other events during the March 1982 mission (a few are anniversary covers). Two covers handpainted by famed cachet artist M. Fox, many autographed by NASA and other officials involved with this flight. A total of 19 autographs, a few of these include: Jack Lousma, Gen James Abrahamson, James M. Baggs, Deke Slayton, Chris Kraft & Glynn Lunney. Very fine. 236 / 1982 CREW SIGNED COVERS (x5) .................... PH $200-300

Five different cacheted covers depicting the Shuttle for this particular mission. Each signed by both Lousma & Fullerton, the crew of this early Shuttle mission. Very fine.

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237 / 1982 AUTOGRAPHED COVER COLLECTION .......... $350-500

240 / 1983 SHUTTLE AUTOGRAPHED COVER COLLECTION ....................................................... PH $650-850

Group of 27 different covers from Nov 11-16, 1982. Includes launch, landing and event covers containing a total of about 25 signatures of mainly officials and support pilots. Notable are Glynn Lunney, Michael Coats, James Beggs, James Abrahamson, Noel Hinners, Gerald Griffen and others. Very fine.

Wonderful, historic group of 33 mostly cacheted covers, all signed by one or more Astronauts or people associated with STS-9 Shuttle mission, including Owen Garriott, Brewster Shaw, R.A. Parker, Byron Lichtenberg, Ulf Merbold, Glynn S. Lunney, Arnold D. Aldrich, General James Abrahamson and many more. Includes launch, landing, handpainted and other event covers. Only 2 John Young autographs (on crew signed covers) are autopens, all the other signatures appear to be genuine. Total of 33 covers with nearly 65 signatures. Would be virtually impossible to duplicate today. Very fine.

– STS-6 – 238 / 1983 AUTOGRAPHED COVER COLLECTION .......... $350-500

Group of 17 different covers with 31 signatures (two autopens noted), includes: Glynn Lunney, Arnold Aldrich, C.E. Charlesworth, George W.S. Abbey, Malcolm Forbes, Al O’Hara, Roy Bridges, James Abrahamson, many more. Very fine.

241

1983 FLOWN USA FLAG ..................................... PH $250-350

Flown flag (9”x6½”) on Spacelab 1 and presented to original owner by ERNO. From June 1994 Superior Space sale.

– STS-7 – 239 / 1983 AUTOGRAPHED COVER COLLECTION .......... $350-500

Attractive and historic collection of 25 covers with 37 signatures related to STS-7, the mission on which Sally Ride became the first American woman astronaut in space. Attractive cachets document all stages of this historic mission. Many covers signed by one or more, including: Jay Greene, John Cox, Al O’Hara, Walt Dankhoff, Glynn Lunney, Aaron Cohen, W.R. Kelley, Kenneth B. Galbreath, John McBride, many more. Very fine.

– STS-41B – 242 / 1984 (STS-11) COMPLETE CREW AUTOGRAPHED LAUNCH & LANDING SPACE COVERS ............. PH $400-600

Matched pair of handsome homemade launch and landing covers postmarked Feb 3 & Feb 11, 1984. Both signed by all 5 crew members: Vance Brand, Robert L. Gibson, Bruce McCandless II, Bob Stewart & Ronald E. McNair. McNair perished about two years later on the ill-fated STS-51L mission of the Challenger. Very fine. 243 / 1984 (STS-11) AUTOGRAPHED SPACE COVER COLLECTION ....................................................... PH $300-400

Group of 10 better covers with 21 total signatures, includes 2 Space Walker covers – one dated on each of the spacewalk dates signed by Bruce McCandless II and Bob Stewart. Covers document various stages of preparation for mission. Other signers include flight directors Brion Welch, John Blaha, Harold Draughon, Gary Coen, Jay Green, JSC Director Chris Kraft, many more. Very fine.

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246 244 / 1980-84 SIGNED CHALLENGER CREW COVERS (NO McAULIFFE) ................................................ PH $750-1000

Covers signed by 6 of the 7 crew members from the ill-fated Space Shuttle Challenger mission (STS-51L). Includes following signed covers: 1981 STS-2 Columbia Shuttle cover signed by Commander Dick Scobee in black ink; 1981 cover with “The Second Step / Space Colonies” cachet signed by Judy Resnik in black ink; 1980 cover from the LBJ Space Center signed by Michael J Smith as “Space Shuttle Pilot”, all in black ballpoint; 1982 cover from the Johnson Space Center Stamp Club signed in bold black ink by Ron McNair; 1984 cover commemorating the “Maiden Flight of Discovery STS-41D” signed by Greg Jarvis who was the payload specialist on this flight as well as the doomed STS-41L, in black ink; finally, a 1980 cover issued by Vandenberg Air Force Base, signed by Ellison Onizuka in bold black ink. Lot lacking only Christa McAuliffe’s autograph. Some beautiful specimens found here.

1995 SILVER ROBBINS MEDALLION W/ ‘1955’ LAUNCH DATE ERROR ................................... PH $1000-1500

Unflown silver Medallion with '1955' instead of '1995' launch date. Most unusual and not mentioned in Weinberger book. First Shuttle docking to MIR. Rare.

– STS-91 –

247

1998 FLOWN ASCENDING CREW SIGNED USA FLAG ............................................................ PH $400-600

USA Flag ( 9½”x4½” in size) flown on Discovery mission to MIR, STS-91, the last Shuttle mission to MIR. Bold signatures of Precourt, Gorie, Lawrence, Chang-Diaz, Kavandi & Ryumin. Flag bears two MIR handstamps. Excellent condition.

– STS-95 – 248

1998 SIGNED CREW PHOTO PLUS ................... PH $250-350

Rarely seen 8"x10" color photo signed by 11 of the 12 individuals pictured. The complete crew of STS-95 signed this photo (Brown, Lindsay, Parazynski, Robinson, Duque, Mukai, Senator Glenn). Additional signers are: Lee Brown (Mayor of Houston), Nick Lampson (Congressman), Dan Goldin (NASA Director) & George Abbey (JSC Director). The only photoed person who did not sign is President Bill Clinton. Very fine.

– STS-96 – 249 / 1999 CREW SIGNED KSC LAUNCH COVER ..... PH $150-250

All 7 crew members: Rominger, Husband, Payette, Tokarev, Jernigan, Ochoa & Barry all signed this colorfully cacheted launch cover. (Pilot, Husband later perished on the ill fated STS-107 mission of the Columbia Shuttle).

– STS-100 – 250

245 / 1986 COMPLETE SHUTTLE DISASTER CREW ON 2 LAUNCH COVERS .................................. PH $2500-3500

Magnificent set of 2 covers, boldly signed by CHALLENGER crew (6 on one cover, one on other), with Kennedy Space Center and Merritt Island hand cancels, each dated Jan 28, 1986, Launch Day. All seven signatures are very sharp: Dick Scobee in blue ballpoint, Mike Smith in black, Judy Resnik in black, Ellison Onizuka in blue ballpoint, Greg Jarvis in black ballpoint and ‘Teacher in Space’ Christa McCauliffe in black. Ronald E. McNair’s signature is in black on KSC cover. Extremely rare and highly exhibitable covers.

Profile summary on (11"x5¾”) blue card signed by complete crew including: Rominger, Ashby, Hadfield (became first Canadian to walk in space on this flight), Phillips, Parazymski, Guidoni & Lonchakov (x2). One of Lonchakov’s signatures is next to his printed note that this was flown on STS-100 to ISS. Very fine.

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– STS-121 –

2003 ORIGINAL SILVER ROBBINS MEDALLION #235 ............................................ PH $3500-4000

Only four (4) original silver Medallions exist. They bear numbers 235 to 238, these have engraved dates which is different than the restrikes. All four are unflown. One of the most important Shuttle Program Robbins medallions in existence. 252

2003 RESTRUCK SILVER ROBBINS MEDALLION #246 ................................................ PH $500-700

Restrikes bear different reverse obverse than original. Medallions number 240 thru 515 were sold to people on a special Civilian list.

254

2006 CREW SIGNED PHOTO .............................. PH $350-500

Color 8"x10" photo of complete crew signed in black marker by Lindsey, Kelly, Fossum, Nowak, Wilson & Sellers. Lisa Nowak signed items have been in high demand due to her notoriety. Very fine.

– STS-123 – 255

2008 CREW SIGNED PHOTO .............................. PH $150-250

Color (8"x10") photo of the entire crew (Gorie, Johnson, Behnken, Foreman, Doi, Linnehan & Reisman) in their orange flight suits) with bold signatures. Very fine.

– STS-116 – 253

2006 CREW SIGNED LITHO ................................ PH $600-800

One of the scarcest of modern shuttle complete crew signed items, this (8"x10") color lithograph is signed in black Sharpie by Polansky, Oefelein, Patrick, Curbeam, Fuglesang, Higginbottom & Williams. Pristine. Saint Louis, Missouri

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259

2008 CREW SIGNED LITHO ................................ PH $150-250

Color (8"x10") official NASA litho of the complete crew in their orange flight suits signed in black Sharpie. Includes signatures of: Ham, Antonelli, Reisman, Good, Bowen & Sellers. Last few flights are tough to find signed by all crew members. Pristine.

Official NASA (8"x10") color litho of the complete crew signed in black Sharpie. Includes: Fergusen, Boe, Pettit, Bowen, Stefanyshyn-Piper, Kimbrough & Magnus. Pristine. 257

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– STS-134 – – STS-129 –

258

260

2009 CREW SIGNED LITHO ................................ PH $250-350

Color (8"x10") Official NASA litho of complete crew signed in black Sharpie. Includes Hobaugh, Wilmore, Foreman, Bresnik, Melvin & Satcher. All of these are not common signatures. Pristine.

2011 CREW SIGNED LITHO ................................ PH $250-350

Official NASA color (8"x10") litho of complete crew in their orange flight suits signed in black Sharpie. Includes: Kelly, Johnson, Fincke, Vittori, Feustel & Chamitoff. This was next to last shuttle mission as well as 25th and last mission of Endeavor. Pristine.

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1983 STS-8 FLOWN COVER CANCELED FOR STS-135 ..................................................................... PH

2011 CREW SIGNED LITHO ................................ PH $400-600

Attractive 10"x8" official NASA color litho signed by Astronauts Ferguson, Hurley, Magnus and Walheim in black marker. Astronauts in their orange suits. As last American Space Shuttle Mission, autographs are highly sought after. Very fine & scarce.

266

267

OTHER USA SPACE MEMORABILIA 264

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1960s VINTAGE OFFICIAL NASA GLOSSY PHOTOS ................................................................ PH $200-300

Group of over 80 official NASA vintage B&W glossy photos (each 8"x10"). Majority of these (60+) are Press photos featuring shots of Mission Control during 1965 and 1966 mostly in preparation for the Gemini mission. Other 20+ are various official NASA photos from the Mercury through Apollo missions, with some duplications, featuring portraits, suit-ups, training launch photos, etc. Photo condition Fine, with curvature from age but otherwise good corners and no creasing. 269

1970s-90s SPACE PATCHES, BUTTONS, PINS & STICKERS ...................................................... $350-500

Widely varied array of hundreds of USA patches, buttons, pins and stickers for Satellites, Experiments, NASA Divisions & Allied Organizations, KSC, Space Congresses, group & individual Astronauts, NASA Meatballs, Mission Ops, EVAs, Shuttle Missions, few Foreign and more.

1960s-90s NASA PHOTOS & LITHOS LOT ........ PH $300-400

Lot of 167 official NASA photographs and lithographs, 8"x10", all unsigned. Organized into three groups: 91 are color photos of various NASA Shuttle crews with only a handful of duplications, Very Fine; 51 more color lithos that date back to the 1960s and 70s mostly, with crew portraits, launches and inflight photos from various missions like Apollo, Gemini, Skylab, etc, all in Fine condition; finally, an additional 25 color glossy photographs of mostly Shuttle crew portraits, with some uncommon casual shots and pictures of crews’ quarters. Fine condition.

1964-89 ASTRONAUT PLAQUES FROM PERSONAL COLLECTIONS ................................ PH $200-300

Three Astronaut Award Plaques from their personal collections. The key item here is a pre-Apollo plaque given to Dick Gordon by the Aero Club of Kansas City for distinguished service, plaque (7"x9") in excellent condition, awarded to “Richard F. Gordon, Jr.” in December of 1964. Also a plaque from Deke Slayton, awarded by fraternity Beta Sigma Phi at their Florida State Convention in 1977, in appreciation of his attendance. Finally, a plaque awarded to Walt Cunningham in January 1989 by the Sub Aquatics Development Corporation as an Honorary Pilot for one of their submarines. Slayton’s plaque in Fine condition, while Cunningham’s has some surface wear.

1980-2003 BIG SHUTTLE COLLECTION IN 27 VOLUMES ........................................................... $4000-6000

Nearly 2,900 items housed in 27 thick volumes representing every Mission from STS-1 through STS-111 plus STS-107. Includes covers, photos & lithos, patches, NASA publications and additional collateral material (much of which is not counted). Many Astronaut signatures on covers and photos & lithos being mixture of auto pen and handwritten with both single signed and good number of crews signed items. Covers have wide array of cachets with logo type, Colorano and hand colored. Both STS-1 and STS-51L have their own volumes. STS-51L hand signatures include Resnick, Scobee, McNair and Onizuka, each on individual cover. Excellent condition overall.

1960s TRW SPACE EQUIPMENT PHOTOGRAPHS (x45) ...................................................................... PH $200-300

About 45 different original 8"x10" color or B&W photos of space equipment during testing at TRW. Interesting group, some formerly classified. Fine to very fine.

– OTHER, SHUTTLE – 263

1960s CANDID JFK MARSHALL SPACE CENTER VISIT PHOTOS ..................................................... PH $250-350

Group of 12 original photos (7"x5") taken at President Kennedy’s visit to Marshall Spacecraft Center in Huntsville and probably other space Air Force facilities as well.

$250

Flown NASA/USPS cover on STS-8 in 1983, additionally franked and postmarked for STS-135 on launch & landing dates at KSC on July 8 and July 21, 2011. Earth with STS-135 logo nicely attached as cachet. Only 135 covers created. Excellent condition and nice philatelic conclusion to Space Shuttle program. 262

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265

– STS-135 – 261

270

270

1970s SPACE SILVER MEDALLIONS ................. PH $350-500

Group of 7 boxed medallions honoring some aspect of space program. Medallions honor Apollo 15 (x2, one Franklin Mint), Apollo 11 (x3), Robert Goddard and Shuttle Columbia. One is 0.8 oz sterling, another 0.9 sterling, rest are pure silver ranging from 3.51 to 6.89 troy ounces. All in boxes.

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1970s SILVER SPACE MEDALLION COLLECTION BALANCE ............................................................. PH $300-400

Group of 5 silver and one bronze medallions honoring Space program. Includes Franklin Mint 10 Years of Space 1000 gram sterling silver bar, ASTP pure silver medallion (4.74 troy ounces), Apollo 13 pure silver proof (x2, each in plastic holder, probably 3.5 troy ounces), and Man’s Conquest of Space boxed high relief set, one pure silver, other bronze designed by NASA artist, Paul Calle. 272

275 / 2004 TWICE-FLOWN PILOT SIGNED COVER ... PH $300-400

Cover flown on last 2 flights of sub-orbital space plane ‘SpaceShipOne,’ postmarked Mojave, CA, Sept 29 and Oct 4, 2004. Both flights flew above the 100km mark. Signed in black by pilots Mike Melvill and Brian Binnie. Cover bears computergenerated cachet. Very fine. 276 / 2004 TWICE-FLOWN PILOT SIGNED COVER ... PH $300-400

Cover flown on last 2 flights of sub-orbital space plane ‘SpaceShipOne,’ postmarked Mojave, CA, Sept 29 and Oct 4, 2004. Both flights flew above the 100km mark. Signed in black by pilots Mike Melvill and Brian Binnie. Cover bears ‘One Small Step’ cachet with computer-generated add-ons. Very fine.

1970S USA SPACE MEDALLION HOARD ................. $250-350

More than 80 medallions honoring the Space program in its myriad aspects. Wide variety with various sizes, high reliefs, bronze medallions, good number containing material flown in space and other types. 273

1970s-2000s SPACE CONSIGNMENT BALANCE WITH FLOWN ITEMS, AUTOGRAPHS .................... $400-600

A nice hodgepodge of Space-related collectibles, with two flown items and some autographs. Most significantly, a flown film strip from the Liberty Bell 7, piloted by Gus Grissom; measures 1½”x½”, encased in Lucite, presented by the Kansas Cosmosphere on the flight’s 40th Anniversary. Another flown item: piece of Skylab 1, recovered after it crashed in 1979, contains miniaturized documentation of the fragment from NASA, photos of the satellite and recovery site, and the 2" long fragment itself, all encased in Lucite. Also a color photo of Shepard (signed) receiving an award from President Kennedy. Other items include: a 9" tall porcelain ‘Man on the Moon’ statue; four 8" tall astronaut bobble-heads; four space-themed Hallmark Keepsake ornaments; a Discovery Channel Liberty Bell 7 metal paperweight; a patch and small vehicle model, encased in Lucite, given as an award to Scott Irwin; first three complete sets of SpaceShots cards from 1990-92 (330 total cards, all NM); and the only two non-Space related items, a signed book by Madeline Albright (“Memo to the President Elect”) and another signed book by author Clive Cussler (“Trojan Odyssey”). Interesting group of mostly space-themed items found here. 274

277

2000s AMERICAN ASTRONAUT SIGNED PHOTOS (x10) ...................................................................... PH $250-350

Ten different 4"x6" color photos of American Astronauts in the ISS program, all signed with black or green fine-line marker. Pristine. Includes: Hopkins, Acaba, Ford, Magnus, Anderson, Marshburn, Garan, Chamitoff, Fincke & Culbertson. Pristine. 278

2000s COMPLETE CREW SIGNED PHOTOS (x5) ... PH $150-250

Group of 5 different 4"x6" signed photos of complete crews of 3 persons each from recent ISS missions. Includes Russian, American Korean and Italian astronauts. All are signed with black Sharpie and are in pristine condition. 279

2000s COMPLETE CREW SIGNED PHOTOS (x5) ............................................................................... PH $150-250

Group of 5 different 4"x6" signed photos of 3 astronaut crews from 21st Century ISS program. Four are flown crews, other is the crew of scrubbed Lance Bass mission. All are signed with black Sharpie and are in pristine condition. 280

2000s ASTRONAUT SIGNED PHOTOS (x5) ....... PH $100-150

Group of 5 different 4"x6" signed photos of astronauts from the 21st Century ISS program. Includes C. Hadfield, Sheikh Muszaphar Shukar, S. Ryazansky, V. Tokarev & O. Kononenko. All are signed with black Sharpie and are in pristine condition.

1985 OFFICIAL AMERICAN SPACE FLIGHT SILVER ANNIVERSARY MEDALLIONS .............. PH $350-500

Collection of 25 different 1oz sterling silver medallions with full proof finish honoring Space missions. Made by Franklin Mint and housed in special album. Includes Mercury (x3), Gemini (x6), Apollo (x8), Skylab (x2), ASTP & Shuttle (x5). Album bit soiled, medallions in excellent condition

281

2000s ASTRONAUT SIGNED PHOTOS (x5) ....... PH $100-150

Group of 5 different 4"x6" signed photos of astronauts from 21st Century ISS program. Includes G. Padalka A. Samokytyaev, T. Reiter, F. Yurchikin & Yi So-yeon. All are signed with black Sharpie and are in pristine condition.

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– EXPEDITION 6 –

282 / 2000 CREW SIGNED LITHO ................................ PH $250-350

284

Projected future ISS extension picture, 10"x8", signed by Commander Bill Shepard (full name), Sergey Krikalev and Yuri Gidzenko, all in black marker. Uninscribed, very fine.

2002 FLOWN TEXAS FLAG SIGNED BY 4 ASTRONAUTS ................................................... PH $400-600

Flown Texas flag (11½”x8") with ISS on board handstamp in blue, signed and annotated ‘exp 6, STS-113, TMA-1’. Signed by Wetherbee, Pettit, Bowersox & Budarin. Some minor creasing of flag as usual. Very fine. Ex-Nickolai Budarin collection

– EXPEDITION 9 – 285

2004 FLOWN CREW SIGNED NETHERLANDS FLAG ..................................................................... PH $300-400

Bold signatures of Fincke & Padalka on Netherlands flag (11½"x8½") flown on Expedition 9 flight (Soyuz TMA-4). ALSO signed by Dutch Euronaut Kuipers who returned to Earth via Soyuz TMA-3. ISS & Expedition 9 markings. 283 / 2000 CREW SIGNED LAUNCH COVER ................... PH

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Attractive color cacheted Expedition 1 Russian launch cover signed in blue ballpoint by Bill Shepard (ISS-1 Commander) as ‘Shep’ (his nickname), Sergey Krikalev & Yuri Gidzenko. Oct 31, 2000, Cosmodrome Baikonur cancel. Scarce and pristine. Saint Louis, Missouri

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2004 FLOWN CREW SIGNED RUSSIAN MILITARY FLAG ..................................................................... PH $200-300

Bold signatures of Fincke & Padalka on Russian military flag (7½"x4¾") flown on Expedition 9 flight (Soyuz TMA-4). ALSO signed by Dutch Euronaut Kuipers who returned to Earth via Soyuz TMA-3. ISS & Expedition 9 markings.

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Scarce modern (8"x10") photo signed by the six-person crew of: Vinogradov, Parmitano, Nyberg, Misurkin, Cassidy & Yurchikhin in silver gel pen. Very fine.

2005 FLOWN CREW SIGNED USA FLAG .......... PH $250-350

Bold signatures of McArthur & Tokarev on USA flag (5¾”x4¼”) flown on Expedition 12 flight (Soyuz TMA-7). Faint blue date stamp.

– EXPEDITION 13 – 288

2013-14 CREW SIGNED COLOR PHOTO ........... PH $350-500

Crew portrait photo (8"x10") with bold signatures of Kotov, Ryazansky, Hopkins, Wakata, Mastraccio and Tyurin. Excellent condition. Scarce signed photo.

2006 FLOWN CREW SIGNED RUSSIAN FEDERATION FLAG ............................................. PH $250-350

– EXPEDITION 34 – 289

– EXPEDITION 38 – 291

Bold signatures of Vinogradov, Williams & Reiter on Russian Federation flag (9x6") flown on Expedition 13 flight (Soyuz TM-8). ISS handstamp. Folded once vertically.

2013 CREW SIGNED PHOTO .............................. PH $250-350

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2013-14 CREW SIGNED PHOTO ......................... PH $250-350

Scarce modern (8"x10") photo signed by the six-person crew of: Kotov, Mastracchio, Wakata, Tyurin, Ryazanskiy & Hopkins in silver gel pen. Wakata’s signature is seldom seen. Very fine.

2012 CREW SIGNED PHOTO .............................. PH $250-350

Scarce modern 8"x10" photo signed by six-person crew of: Ford, Novitskiy, Tarelkin, Marshburn, Hadfield & Romanenko in silver gel pen. Canadian Hadfield is popular signature. Very fine. (800) 782-0066 • www.RegencySuperior.com

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1969-78 TWO FLOWN RUSSIAN COVERS ........ PH $300-400

Two flown covers: first is postal stationery entire flown aboard Soyuz 4, and second is flown aboard Salyut 6 in 1978, inscribed as such by Cosmonaut Kovalyonok. latter cover ex-Cosmonaut Lev Demin collection. Excellent condition. 294 / 1978-80 TWO FLOWN RUSSIAN ITEMS ............ PH $300-400

First is color photo (4¾x6¾”) of Hungarian cosmonaut Bela Magyars, who boldly signs at bottom. He never flew, he was back up for Farkas (Soyuz 36/Soyuz 35). Second item is flown cover aboard Salyut 6 carried into space by Soyuz 30. 295

1988-93 TWO FLOWN RUSSIAN COVERS ........ PH $250-350

Two flown postal stationery entires. First flown aboard Soyuz TM-15 with Russian-Bulgarian crew and other aboard Soyuz TM-16 with Russian-German crew. Both covers with proper markings. Excellent condition. 296

1990 FLOWN PAIR OF SOVIET EVA SPACE GLOVES ........................................................................... PH $2000-3000

These attractive brown and orange three-fingered gloves flew aboard MIR in 1990. Grey and black rubberized wrist gasket with number N0890691 in each wrist. Excellent condition. 1994 David Sauber signed letter of authenticity included. ExDr. Lonnie Hammargren collection

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1977-84 SOVIET ‘ORLAN-D’ EVA SPACESUIT ................... PH $25,000-35,000

Described in ‘Russian Spacesuits’ by Abramov and Skoog (2003), ‘this semi-rigid spacesuit was a modification of the original ORLAN spacesuit (only 11 test/training suits developed) which was designed to support crew member EVA from the orbiting Moon space vehicle as part of the N1-L3 program. The original ORLAN suit type was never used in flight.’ The Life Support System (LSS) was of regenerative type, including exchangeable components. According to ‘Russian Spacesuits’, power supply, radio communication & telemetry were via a 20m electric umbilical, which also served as safety tether. Suit has a further safety tether with snap hook. Only 27 test and training models and 7 flight models of the Orlan-D were made. This particular spacesuit was used for display & training and its outer cover layer has been removed. This way, the Life Support inner components that made the suit functional are exposed for view. There is an engraved ‘Orlan-D’ on the inside lip of the backpack. Additionally, there is an accompanying green carrying bag for this suit. Museum quality, perfect for the finest space memorabilia collections.

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1974 FLOWN POSTAGE STAMPS ...................... PH $350-500

Three Russian postage stamps & two S/S that were ‘smuggled’ aboard by Cosmonaut Lev Demin, ‘first collector in space.’ Accompanied by copy of page from Khohko’s book “Stamp Mail of the USSR and Russia” that says “According to members of the crew, the cancellation device was left in the orbital part of the spaceship and stopped existence together with it...Lev Demin canceled aboard the spaceship some quantity of postage stamps (all space topicals) and around 150 covers. These are first items made for collectors ever flown in space”. Excosmonaut Lev Demin collection.

302 / 1985 FLOWN ASCENDING CREW SIGNED COVER .................................................................. PH $200-300

Stampless flown Soyuz T-14 cover bearing bold signatures of Grechko, Vasyutin & Volkov and bearing MIR marking. Interesting address: Earth, USSR, Moscow followed by street address. Tear at top left away from signatures and markings.

– SOYUZ TM-2 – 303

1987 FLOWN PRESSURE-SUIT GLOVE (ALEKSANDR LAVEYKIN) ............................... PH $1500-2000

Space-flown pressure suit glove belonging to Cosmonaut Aleksandr Laveykin. White fabric & black rubber left glove with black leather palm and blue anodized aluminum pressure-seal & stainless-steel clamp, with Laveykin’s initials and additional lettering. Glove from Cosmonaut Laveykin’s Sokol KV-2 pressure-suit used on board Soyuz TM-2 & the space station Mir. It was worn by Laveykin during injection into orbit, docking with the space station, undocking & landing. Of historical note, Laveikin & Romenenko were the first permanent residents of space station Mir, arriving there Feb 8, 1987, on board Soyuz TM-2. Important and desirable artifact from Soviet space program. Fine.

– SOYUZ 16/MIR/SOYUZ 17 – 299 / 1993 FLOWN SIGNED COVER ............................ PH $300-400

Attractive color cachet on Soviet stamped envelope carried aboard Soyuz and Mir. Black pictorial circular handstamp and violet pentagonal and octagonal on-board MIR hand-stamps. Signed in black by Haignere, Serebrov, Tsibliyev, Manakov & Poleshchuk. Fine.

– SOYUZ 30 – 300

1978 FLOWN COSMONAUT KLIMUK SIGNED COVER .................................................................. PH $200-300

Bold signature of Soyuz 30 cosmonaut Klimuk on flown cacheted cover.

– SOYUZ 32 – 301 / 1979 FLOWN CREW SIGNED COVER ................ PH $250-350

Flown Soyuz 32 cacheted postal stationery entire boldly signed by Lyakhov & Ryumin. Soyuz 32 returned to Earth unmanned. Excellent condition. Ex-Cosmonaut Lev Demin collection.

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304 / 1991-92 FLOWN DESCENDING CREW (TM-13) SIGNED COVER ................................................... PH $300-400

308 / 1993 FLOWN COSMONAUT SIGNED COVER ... PH $250-350

Flown Soyuz TM-14/MIR/Soyuz TM-13 postal stationery entire with bold signatures of Flade, Krikalev & Volkov. Excellent condition. 305 / 1992 SOYUZ FLOWN & SIGNED SPACE MAIL AEROGRAM ......................................................... PH $600-800

Unfolded aerogram, about 8"x12", marked with red boxed ‘Space Mail’ and pre-printed COA at bottom. Sent into space via Energia. COA boldly signed by Kaleri, Viktorenko, Flade, Krikalev and Volkov. Also with Yuri Semenov, General Director of Energia. No 040/220. Very fine condition and rare.

Flown Soyuz TM-17/MIR/Soyuz TM-16 cover with bold signatures of Manakov(Soyuz TM-16) and Tsibliyev(Soyuz TM-17). MIR markings. Excellent condition.

– SOYUZ TM-18/MIR/SOYUZ TM-17 – 309 / 1993-94 FLOWN COSMONAUT SIGNED COVER ............................................................................... PH $300-400

Flown Soyuz TM-18/MIR/Soyuz TM-17 postal stationery entire boldly signed by ascending TM-18 crew: Afanasyev, Polyakov and Usachev plus ascending TM-17 crew member Haignere. MIR markings. Excellent condition.

– SOYUZ TM-15/MIR/ SOYUZ TM-14 –

– SOYUZ TM-31/ISS-1 –

306 / 1992 FLOWN & SIGNED SPACE MAIL AEROGRAM ............................................................................... PH $600-800

310 / 2000 LAUNCH CREW SIGNED COVER .............. PH $200-300

Unfolded aerogram, about 8"x12", marked with red boxed ‘Space Mail’ and pre-printed COA at bottom. Sent into space via Energia. COA boldly signed by Kaleri, Viktorenko, Avdeyev, Solovyov and Tognini. Also with Yuri Semenov, General Director of Energia. No 194/220. Very fine condition and rare.

Sharp looking cacheted cover signed by the three crew members of the Soyuz TM-31 spacecraft, Bill Shepherd, Sergei Krikalev, and Yuri Gidzenko, among three other unidentified autographs. This was the first Soyuz craft to dock with the International Space Station, original launch date 10/31/2000, which is the stamp date on this cover, stamped thrice.

– SOYUZ TM-17/MIR/ TM-16 – 307 / 1993 FLOWN & SIGNED SPACE MAIL AEROGRAM ............................................................................... PH $600-800

Unfolded aerogram, about 8"x12", marked with red boxed ‘Space Mail’ and pre-printed COA at bottom. Sent into space via Energia. COA boldly signed by Serebrov, Tsibliyev, Haignere, Manakov and Poleshchuk. Also with Yuri Semenov, General Director of Energia. No 215/220. Very fine condition and rare.

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1950s SPACE CANDY BOX & STRATONAUT FIGURINE ............................................................. PH $200-300

Metal candy box (3" tall, 6" diameter) issued in 1958 for 1959 New Year that were filled with candy and given as present to kids of Soviet elite who attended New Years celebration in Kremlin in Moscow. Needless to say common folk weren’t invited. Box with space-themed images around circumference including Sputnik. Second item is black heavy metal figurine (6¼” high) of allegorical ‘stratonaut’. Fine duo. 312

1960s EARLY COSMONAUT PHOTO COLLECTION ............................................................................. PH $750-1000

319

Group of 9 renowned Rocket Scientist signed 3"x5" white file cards, including the great German/American scientist Werner von Braun. Von Braun has signed his card in black fountain pen, and accompanied by stamp-dated return envelope indicating signing done in early 1958. Other cards also have original envelopes, with return deliveries dating between the mid-1950s and late-1980s. Other scientists with autographed cards include: Eberhard Rees, Ernst Stuhlinger, Irene SangerBredt, William Pickering, Hermann Oberth (x2), Eugen Sanger, Harry Ruppe, Leonid Sedow, and Rudolf Nebel. All either Doctors or Professors.

Assembled or taken by member of first 11 Cosmonaut’s inner circle, this collection contains rare and never published images of Gagarin, Komarov, Tereshkova, crew of Voskhod-1, even one of Brezhnev and more. Consists of more than 150 B&W photos that vary in size but most are about same size (7"x4½”). Good number mounted on pages. Many wonderful candid photos. We have never seen private collection like this before. 313

1960s-80s SPACE PIN COLLECTION ................. PH $500-700

About 325 Soviet space pins with good number of Gagarin and Vostok-1 flight pins. Good collection in fine condition. 314

D 1978 I.A.F. COSMONAUT ID ................................ PH $200-300

Softbound four page ID for Cosmonauts made by International Aeronautical Federation. These IDs were to be used both within and outside Soviet Union. First page has place for signature & photo, second & third pages for ID information and fourth page stating in five languages: ‘All state, public and military organizations as well as individuals are requested to render necessary help and assistance to the certificate holder.’ This is marked #135 that indicates how few of these were made. Unused. Excellent condition. 315

320 / 1959 WERNHER VON BRAUN SIGNED PROJECT SATURN COVER .................................................. PH $600-800

Bold signature on Sarzin cachet cover for Project Saturn, Huntsville, AL, cancel, where von Braun was working on future Saturn rocket. Early signature signed during days before he refused to sign anything philatelic. Very fine. 321 / 1960s-80s ASTRONAUT SIGNED COVER COLLECTION BALANCE ........................................ $1500-2000

Collection of 27 covers in small album consisting first of genuine single signed covers with Aldrin, Irwin (x3), Evans, Mitchell, Cernan, Cunningham, Schirra, Slayton (x2) and Glenn (x3). Also two genuine double signed covers with Cernan & Eisele and Cunningham & Eisele. ALSO includes two signed Aldrin checks, one with full signature and other signed Buzz Aldrin. Lastly are few autopens and fakes. Many covers are interesting in their own right. Valuable and in excellent condition overall.

1980s SOVIET BURAN HEAT TILES .................. PH $200-300

Three heat tiles (each 6"x6"x2" in size) from the Soviet Space Shuttle Buran. All look to be in excellent condition. Probably unflown. 316

D 2000s BIKONUR ID DOCUMENTS WITH BADGES ............................................................................... PH $250-350

Unusual group of 15 sets of 3 items, each set consisting of unused ‘Veteran of the launching place Bikonur’ ID document and two different badges. Excellent condition. 317

2005 SPACE DOG MEDALS CONTAINING FLOWN MATERIAL (x3) ..................................................... PH $150-250

Three Russian space dog medals, each containing material flown in space. Issued by the Samara Industrial Complex, which makes the Soyuz, they honor space dog pioneers for years 2005, 2006 & 2007. Medals each 1½” in diameter.

SPACE AUTOGRAPHS – USA – 318

1940s-90s SPACE AUTOGRAPH COLLECTION ....... $250-350

More than 60 items that include covers, newspaper articles, photos (small) and other types. Includes two multi-signed Gordon Bennett Balloon Race covers, colorful group of multi-signed cacheted covers (x6) from 1991 Association of Space Explorers meeting during Seventh Planetary Congress, some signed Russian covers and more. Many scientists here such as Van Allen. Few were single lots in early to mid 1990s Superior Space sales. also few interesting but unsigned items. Occasional autopen present. Bold signatures.

322 / 1960s-70s ASTRONAUT AUTOGRAPH COLLECTION .................................................................................. $1000-1500

More than 80 covers, newspaper articles, photos, postage stamp blocks and other types, either hand signed or autopen of astronauts from Mercury, Gemini, Apollo, Skylab and ASTP programs. Includes John Young hand signed Apollo cover, few Buzz Aldrin and others. At least 50 genuine signatures. 323

1960s-70s AVIATION PIONEERS & ASTRONAUT AUTOGRAPH COLLECTION ............................. PH $900-1200

Excellent group of autographed items, mostly from various Apollo Astronauts, along with some Aviation Pioneers. A real grab bag found in this lot, includes: a color litho of the Apollo 11 crew, signed in black sharpie by Aldrin and Collins; a TLS by female aviation pioneer Jacqueline Cochran; a B&W photograph taken aboard Apollo 7, crew-signed: Cunningham, Schirra, and Eisele; a color litho of the Apollo 15 crew, signed and inscribed by Irwin; a color photo of Anders inside Apollo 8, signed in black sharpie; a copy of the L.A. Times from the splashdown date of 12/27/68 of Apollo 8, signed by Anders; a photo of two crews for the Space Shuttle Approach and Landing Tests, signed in black felt tip by Haise and Engle; a color photo of the Moon taken during the Apollo 17 mission, signed and inscribed by crew member Schmitt, in black sharpie; finally, a photo of two test flight planes signed by the pilots, Hank Chouteau and M.C. ‘Bud’ Evans. Great lot of autographed items found here!

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1960s AUTOGRAPHS OF 11 OF FIRST 16 U.S. ASTRONAUTS ............................................ PH $750-1000

B&W 4¾”x3¾” photo of the first 16 U.S. astronauts, signed by 11 of them including: Slayton, Shepard, Schirra, Stafford, Lovell, Armstrong, Borman, Glenn, Conrad, McDivitt & Cooper. The green McDivitt signature in his trademark green ink is totally smeared. What a shame. Still a rare piece with an in-person Armstrong. Very fine but for the smear. Saint Louis, Missouri

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1960s-70s ASTRONAUT AUTOGRAPHED PHOTOS (x13) .................................................................... PH $750-1000

Thirteen 8"x10" photos and lithos of various Astronauts and other NASA crew members, all signed. Items include: Irwin signed Apollo 15 lunar litho with pre-printed ‘His Love from the Moon’, signed in black ink; Glenn, iconic portrait photo in his Mercury spacesuit, signed in blue sharpie; Apollo 13 NASA Mission Control view signed by Kranz and Haise (shown in the photo on a video screen!), blue and black sharpie respectively; two B&W photos of a suited up Carpenter, one a close-up, each signed ‘M Scott Carpenter / Aurora 7’; three B&W photos of Cooper, one a close-up (uninscribed, blue ink) another suited up and working with technicians (blue ink, inscribed ‘Faith 7 / Preflight Test / 1963’, and the third photo of Cooper, signed in black ink, inscribed ‘Original 7 / Mercury Astronaut / Faith 7’; a color pic of Haise, signed and inscribed in black sharpie ‘Our Saturn V Rocket / at launch - complex 39A! / Apollo 13 LMP’; a color portrait of Haise, signed and inscribed in black ink ‘Apollo 13 LMP’; finally, three photos signed by Mercury mission pad leader Guenter Wendt, all in black sharpie. An excellent starter collection of early Astronaut autographs found here!

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About 150 covers, cards and other items with mixture of autopens and genuine signatures. Good number of multiply signed items, especially from Shuttle period. Some covers with non-US franking present. Excellent condition overall. 327 / 1960s GRISSOM SIGNED ‘FRIENDSHIP 7’ COLOR POSTCARD .......................................................... PH $400-600

Bold signature on back of card with color depiction of John Glenn entering ‘Friendship 7’ space craft. Faint paper clip indentation near signature. 328

1960s CHRIS KRAFT SIGNED PHOTOS (x3) ..... PH $150-250

Three different photos of this famed NASA administrator. Two B&W 8"x10" & one about 5"x7½” color. One B&W has two punch holes in side selvage, otherwise very fine. 329 / 1961 SHEPARD SIGNED PROJECT MERCURY COVER .................................................................. PH $200-300

Bold signature on cacheted cover honoring Project Mercury. Excellent condition. 330 / 1962 ASTRONAUT SIGNED COVER .................. PH $250-350

Seattle Official World’s Fair cover signed by astronauts Cunningham (Apollo 7), Eisele (Apollo 7) and Irwin (Apollo 15). Cunningham and Irwin add “Apollo 7” and “To the Moon and Back/Apollo 15,” respectively with Irwin further adding “Moon” drawing. Bold signatures, probably signed in 1970s. Excellent condition.

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Color photograph (11x14") of Buzz Aldrin receiving NASA’s Exceptional Service Award from President Lyndon B. Johnson. Inscribed in calligraphy ‘To: Astronaut Edwin E. Aldrin/With best wishes,’ then signature in black ink of the President. Aldrin signed later at lower left in black ink. Event took place November 23, 1966 at Johnson’s Texas ranch. Both signatures bold and clean. (University Archives LOA).

331 / 1962-66 SMALL, UNUSUAL GROUP OF AUTOGRAPHED ITEMS ................................................................... PH $200-300

Lot of 10 covers, several hybrid of autopen/genuine signatures. Includes 2 June 3, 1965, Gemini covers (McDivitt/White), McDivitt are autopen, but White is not; 3 August 1965 Gemini 5 covers (Conrade/Cooper), Conrad is autopen, Cooper is not; 1 Gemini 9 cover (Stafford/Cernan), Stafford is autopen, Cernan is not; and 4 different John Glenn items, including an autographed transmittal cover and ‘Dutch Space Travel Archives sheetlet with Glenn’s autograph. Slight moisture damage to many, still useful hybrids of autopen/genuine.

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1966 ASTRONAUT ‘GROUP 5’ GROUP LITHO SIGNED BY 7 MEMBERS .................................... PH $300-400

Color (8"x10") litho of the 1966 Group 5 astronaut class. Seven members of that illustrious class have signed this item including: Pogue, Duke, Carr, Lind, Haise & Lousma. A nice group. Very fine.

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335 / 1969 WERNHER VON BRAUN SIGNED SATURN S-IVB METERED COVER .................................... PH $600-800

Bold signature of von Braun and then U.S. Vice President Spiro Agnew on cover that bears special Saturn S-IVB Washington, DC, meter cancel. Very fine. 336 / 1969 MERCURY 6 ASTRONAUT SIGNED APOLLO 11 COVER ............................................. PH $600-750

Cacheted cover with bold signatures of Alan Shepard, Scott Carpenter, John Glenn, Gordon Cooper, Wally Schirra & Deke Slayton. Excellent condition. 337

1969 BUZZ ALDRIN SIGNED LITHO ................... PH $350-500

Official NASA 8"x10" color litho of Apollo 11 astronaut Aldrin. The second man to walk on the moon has signed in black felt tip pen along with inscription ‘To Chuck / with Best Wishes / Buzz Aldrin.’ Slight discoloration around borders and reverse. Autograph very fine. 338

1969 BUZZ ALDRIN SIGNED PHOTO ................. PH $300-400

An 8"x10" color photo of second man on the Moon, astronaut Aldrin who has signed this photo in blue sharpie, inscribed: ‘We Came In Peace / Buzz Aldrin / Apollo XI.’ Huge, flowing signature, very bold. 339 334

1969 NEIL ARMSTRONG SIGNED NASA LITHO ........................................................................... PH $2000-3000

Official NASA issued litho featuring an iconic portrait of the first human to walk on the Moon, Neil Armstrong. This 8"x10" litho has been signed by Armstrong in blue sharpie in the lower right corner, just above his left arm. Signature very bold, and Very Fine. Rare uninscribed signed photo of one of the most famous men in history.

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1969 MICHAEL COLLINS SIGNED LITHO .......... PH $250-350

Official NASA 8"x10" color litho featuring Apollo 11 astronaut Collins. Litho autographed in blue ballpoint without inscription. Very Fine.

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340 1970 FIVE ASTRONAUTS W/ NEIL ARMSTRONG SIGNED AWARDS BANQUET PROGRAM ................................... PH $2000-3000

The Society of Experimental Test Pilots Symposium & Award Banquet program (4½”x10") with bold signatures of Neil Armstrong & Walt Cunningham who both add their Apollo missions PLUS James Lovell, Jack Swigert and Tom Stafford. Consignor personally got the signatures at event.

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Alitalia Airlines in-flight menu autographed by Neil Armstrong. Menu features a colorful cover featuring the mythological creatures that compose constellations in the ‘Hemisphaerivm Boreale.’ Menu was from the inaugural Alitalia 747 Jumbo Jet flight that flew from Rome to New York City on June 5th, 1970; the plane was named ‘Neil A. Armstrong’, upon which Armstrong was a passenger, as were the consignors who were able to obtain Armstrong’s autograph. Armstrong has signed in blue ballpoint on the cover to the upper left of the picture. Menu measures 6½”x9", and is in both English and Italian. Signature very bold. An excellent esoteric Armstrong collectible!

1970s-80s SPACE AUTOGRAPH COLLECTION ... $1500-2000

More than 190 items, both single signed and multiply signed by US Astronauts, with many better signatures. Includes several signed postage stamp blocks, signed covers, signed photos & lithos (mostly 8"x10") and other signed types. Astronauts include Shannon Lucid, Vance Brand, Sally Ride, Bob Crippen, John Young(on newspaper article photocopy), Ellison Onizuka, Ken Mattingly and more. Many early Shuttle astronauts. Some auto pens scattered about. Bold signatures. 342

1970 ARMSTRONG SIGNED ALITALIA 747 BROCHURE ...................................................... PH $1500-2000

Alitalia Airline in-flight brochure autographed by Neil Armstrong. Brochure in both English and Italian describes the innovations built into the new Boeing 747s that Alitalia flew. Inaugural 747 Jumbo Jet flight flew from Rome to New York City June 5, 1970; plane was named ‘Neil A. Armstrong,’ upon which Armstrong was a passenger, as were the consignors who were able to obtain his autograph. Armstrong signed in blue ballpoint on the first inside page of the 8"x11" tri-fold booklet. Some mild wear along edges and slight crease at corner, but otherwise clean and signature very fine. Cool item!

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1970 NEIL ARMSTRONG SIGNED PASSENGER TICKET COVER ................................................. PH $750-1000

Alitalia Airline passenger ticket cover signed by Neil Armstrong. Item is from inaugural Alitalia 747 Jumbo Jet flight that flew from Rome to New York City June 5, 1970; plane was named ‘Neil A. Armstrong,’ upon which Armstrong was a passenger, as were the consignors, who were able to obtain his autograph. Armstrong signed in blue ballpoint on left end. Item measures 3½”x8½”, and is printed in both English and Italian. Signature is very bold. Very fine. 345

1970 NEIL ARMSTRONG SIGNED PASSENGER TICKET COVER ................................................... PH $600-800

Alitalia Airline passenger ticket cover signed by Neil Armstrong. Item from inaugural Alitalia 747 Jumbo Jet flight that flew from Rome to New York City June 5, 1970; plane was named ‘Neil A. Armstrong,’ upon which Armstrong was a passenger, as were the consignors, who were able to obtain his autograph. Armstrong signed in blue ballpoint on left end of cover. Item measures 3½”x8½”, and printed in both English and Italian. Signature is very bold. Light soiling from carbon paper. Fine.

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Nine books written or co-written by Astronauts, all autographed on first or second page. Includes the following volumes: “John Glenn - A Memoir” by Glenn, in blue sharpie; “The Last Man on the Moon” by Cernan, in black fountain pen; “Moonwalker” by Charlie and Dotty Duke, signed only by Charlie in blue sharpie; “Carrying the Fire” by Collins, in black fountain pen, inscribed: “For Betsy Ross / with all good wishes / Michael Collins / October 12, 1975”; “To Rule the Night” by Irwin, in black felt tip, inscribed: “To Kim / With Very Best Wishes / Jim Irwin”; “Two Sides of the Moon”, co-authored by Scott and Leonov, signed by BOTH, Scott in blue ink and Leonov in black sharpie (RARE); two different editions, one paperback one hardback, of Schirra’s “Schirra’s Space”, both autographed in black ink, the hardback copy with inscription: “Happy Landings! / To Joe Geiser / Wall Schirra”; finally, a book by the first Astronaut of Japanese descent, Akiyama Toyohiro, written and autographed in Kanji script (black ink). Book conditions range: older editions (Collins and Irwin) are fair, while the newer editions are better. Great lot of Astronaut autographs! 1970-71 APOLLO ASTRONAUT SIGNED LITHOS (x4) .......................................................... PH $400-600

Four official NASA 8"x10" color lithos featuring an Apollo astronaut from Apollo 13 through 15, all signed. Includes: Haise signed in blue ballpoint inscribed ‘To Robert / Best Wishes / Fred W Haise / Apollo 13’; Mitchell signed in black ballpoint without inscription; David Scott in blue ink, uninscribed, and Worden, in purple sharpie, inscribed ‘To J.J. Wilson / With Best Wishes / Al Worden.’ Nice group of signed Apollo lithos. Very Fine.

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346 / 1970s-2000s ASTRONAUT SIGNED BOOK COLLECTION ....................................................... PH $400-600

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348 / 1970s AUTOGRAPHED SPACE COVERS GROUP W/ CONRAD, SAGAN ........................................... PH $350-500

Two small presentation binders with 12 covers, mostly Fleetwood, commemorating Skylab and Viking missions, several autographed. All three manned Skylab crews have signed their own crew Skylab cover, all with date stamp of 5/14/74: SL-2, with autographs by Conrad, Kerwin and Weitz; SL-3, signed by Bean, Garriott and Lousma; and SL-4, Carr, Gibson and Pogue. Other items of note: an FDC dated 9/9/69, commemorating First Man on the Moon stamp, signed by the crew of the Apollo 15, Irwin, Worden and Scott; also Viking cover date stamped 7/20/78 autographed by renowned scientist and celebrity Carl Sagan; five more unsigned Viking covers with same date stamp; finally, an Apollo 11 cover, dated 7/20/ 69, w/ AUTOPEN signatures by Armstrong, Aldrin and Collins. 349 / 1971 ASTRONAUT (x7) SIGNED DECADE OF SPACE ACHIEVEMENTS FDC ......................................... PH $350-500

First day cover of 8¢ Space Achievements stamp with bold signatures of Conrad, Cooper, Gordon, Borman, Irwin, Cunningham and Scott. ALSO signed on reverse by primary recovery ship Captains of USS Wasp & USS Kearsarge. Excellent condition. 350 / 1971 ASTRONAUTS SIGNED DECADE OF SPACE ACHIEVEMENTS FDC ......................................... PH $300-400

First day cover of 8¢ Space Achievements stamp with bold signatures of 5 Astronauts: Scott, Shepard, Eisele, Cunningham and Glenn. Excellent condition. 351 / 1971 ASTRONAUTS SIGNED DECADE OF SPACE ACHIEVEMENTS FDC ......................................... PH $300-400

First day cover of 8¢ Space Achievements stamp with bold signatures of 7 Astronauts: Schweickart, Eisele, Gordon, Borman, Irwin, Cunningham and McDivitt. ALSO signed on reverse by primary recovery ship USS Wasp captain. Excellent condition.

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First day cover of 8¢ Space Achievements stamp with bold signatures of 5 Astronauts: Gordon Cooper, Dick Gordon, Jim Irwin, Walt Cunningham and Ed Mitchell. Excellent condition. 353 / 1971 ALAN SHEPARD SIGNED FREEDOM 7 ANNIVERSARY COVER ....................................... PH $200-300

Bold signature on blue official NASA cachet cover honoring 10th anniversary of Shepard’s flight, KSC cancel. 354 / 1971 ALAN SHEPARD SIGNED COVER ............. PH $200-300

Bold signature on cachet cover franked with both USA & Paraguay stamps, latter honors Shepard’s flight. KSC cancel ties both stamps to cover. 355

1971 GLYNN LUNNEY & EUGENE KRANZ SIGNED PHOTO .................................................................. PH $100-200

Early B&W (8"x10") photo of flight directors from the Apollo program with description dittoed on reverse, signed by Kranz & Lunney. Griffen & Frank may still be available to sign this photo as well. Very fine. 356 / 1976 SHEPARD AUTOGRAPHED BOOK ............ PH $300-400

A 1976 facsimile book of ‘Progress In Flying Machines’ originally written by Octave Chanute in 1894. This edition carries a forward by Alan Shepard, who has signed the first inside page along with a note: ‘To Congressman Bob Wilson great book - if you need any explanations please don’t hesitate to call! My warmest regards – Alan Shepard / Houston, Texas / April 8, 1976.’ Inscription and signature all in bold black fountain pen. Excellent and unusual collectible 357 / 1976-96 NASA MANAGERS SIGNED COVERS (x8) ............................................................................. PH

360 / 1979 NEIL ARMSTRONG AUTOGRAPHED BOOK W/ OTHERS ...................................................... PH $1000-1500

Signed book, ‘Kill Devil Hill: Discovering the Secret of the Wright Brothers’, by Harry Combs, first edition, first printing in 1979. Autographed by 6 people including Armstrong, who wrote the forward to the book. Armstrong’s autograph in blue ballpoint on first page, along with his wife Janet Armstrong also in blue ballpoint, the author in black felt tip, and apparently three descendants of the Wright Brothers, also in black felt tip. Also includes original invitation to a cocktail reception honoring the author. Autographs Very Fine. Some chipping to the book’s dust jacket, now protected in clear mylar. Interesting Armstrong item! (R&R Auction COA)

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Eight different Space Shuttle era covers bearing 11 NASA manager signatures with James Beggs (NASA Administrator 1981-85), Bob Sieck (KSC Shuttle Director), John Naugle (Chief Scientist) and others. Difficult to find autographs and unusual group. Couple tiny stains, otherwise very fine. 358

1977 NEIL ARMSTRONG SIGNED TYPED LETTER (TLS) ....... PH $750-1000

A typed letter signed by Neil Armstrong. Between 1971-1979, Armstrong was a Professor of Aerospace Engineering and Applied Mechanics for the University of Cincinnati. This is a letter typed and signed by Armstrong on University letterhead, dated February 25th, 1977. Letter is to an Ohio state Senator regarding the establishment of a joint select committee on science, which Armstrong favored. Signature in black ballpoint. Very bold. Original envelope from the University attached by staple.

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Spectacular group of over 40 Shuttle astronaut signatures, all bold, around NASA seal photo (8x10") with NASA on reverse. Includes Sonny Carter, Shannon Lucid, Vance Brand, Robert Gibson and many more. Reverse slightly affected by prior mounting. 362

1980s-2000s UNIQUE ASTRONAUT SIGNED LITHO COLLECTION ........................................... PH $500-700

Fourteen (14) beautiful lithos, all different, created by consignor with 34 signatures obtained in person by consignor. First honors Shuttle program with 15 astronaut signatures, second honors Mercury Program with Carpenter signature and third honors Glenn (bold signature). Others devoted to Shuttle missions: STS-1, 3, 7, 31 (Hubble), 40, 41B (x2), 41D, 41G, 58 and 71. Signatures include several Crippen among others. All bold signatures. Lithos vary in size (8"x10" to 17"x12"). Striking group. 363

359 / 1978 ASTRONAUT SIGNED CONGRESSIONAL SPACE MEDAL CEREMONY COVER ................. PH $200-300

Bold signatures of Charles Conrad, John Glenn and Frank Borman on NASA-Congressional Space Medal of Honor cacheted cover that announces Neil Armstrong, Frank Borman, John Glenn, Charles Conrad, Alan Shepard & Virgil Grissom as recipients. Very fine.

1980s-90s SHUTTLE ASTRONAUTS SIGNED NASA SEAL PHOTO ........................................... PH $750-1000

1980s-2000s SALLY RIDE AUTOGRAPHS (x4) .... PH $250-350

Four autographs on or in various publications. “The Mystery of Mars” co-authored by Sally Ride (x2), both hardbound, and softbound includes “To Space & Back” co-authored by Ride and People’s Magazine edition with Ride on cover (signature next to her image). Bold signatures. 364

1980s BUZZ ALDRIN SIGNED PERSONAL CHECKS (x2) ........................................................................ PH $250-350

Pair of black ball point pen signed checks dated 1982 and 1986. Earlier signed ‘Edwin E. Aldrin’ later signed ‘Buzz Aldrin’. Very fine.

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1980s ASTRONAUT BONNIE DUNBAR ALS ...... PH $200-300

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One page handwritten letter on ‘The United States of America’ photo stock stationery. Letter to school class about education and the future. Bold signature at bottom. Accompanied by NASA color portrait litho.

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1984 ASTRONAUT KATHYRN SULLIVAN ALS .. PH $200-300

One page handwritten letter on ‘The United States of America’ photo stock stationery. Letter describes her experience of joining space program. Bold signature at bottom. Accompanied by NASA color portrait litho.

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1990s UNIQUE GEMINI ASTRONAUT SIGNED LITHO .................................................................. PH $750-1000

Beautiful color litho (11"x14") montage created by consignor to celebrate Gemini Program and signed in silver ink by Gemini astronauts Aldrin, Borman, Cernan, Collins, Gordon, Lovell, McDivitt, Scott, Stafford and Young. Each have noted their Gemini missions below their bold signatures. Signatures were obtained in person by consignor. Excellent condition. 370 / 1991 SET OF 6 AUTOGRAPHED CARDS FROM 7TH PLANETARY CONGRESS ........................... PH $600-800

Attractive set of 6 autographed cards from 1991 7th Planetary Congress, with more than 50 different autographs. Signatures include First Man in Space, Russian cosmonaut Alexei Leonov, first woman in space Valentina Tereshkova, James Lovell, Stuart Roosa, Charles Conrad, Bruce McCandless II, Tom Stafford, Rusty Schweickart and many others, both U.S. and Soviet. Very unusual to see complete set. Key to signatures also included. Very fine. 371

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Featuring matted 8"x10" color litho signed by Shepard in black marker. Litho depicts President Kennedy presenting the Distinguished Service Medal to Shepard. Matted, overall dimensions 11"x14", and accompanied by U.S. Historical Society certificate (1,831/2,500). Additionally, item accompanied by 8½” porcelain statue titled, ‘Man on the Moon – The 25th Anniversary Statue’, also accompanied by certificate from the U.S. Historical Society (1,831/5,000). Attractive presentation, mint condition.

1990s UNIQUE APOLLO ASTRONAUT SIGNED LITHO ................................................................ PH $1000-1500

Beautiful color litho (8½"x11") montage created by consignor and signed by Frank Borman, Michael Collins, Fred Haise, James Lovell, Jim McDivitt, Ed Mitchell, Harrison Schmidt, Al Worden and John Young in various colored inks. Astronauts list their missions below their names. Bold signatures that were obtained by consignor in person. Excellent condition.

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1990s UNIQUE APOLLO ASTRONAUT SIGNED LITHO ................................................................ PH $1000-1500

Beautiful color litho (8½"x11") montage created by consignor and signed by Buzz Aldrin, Alan Bean, Gene Cernan, Walt Cunningham, Wally Schirra, Rusty Schweickart, Charlie Duke, Dick Gordon, Dave Scott & Tom Stafford(signed twice, once in dark area and again in light area), in various colored inks. Astronauts list their missions below their names. Bold signatures that were obtained by consignor in person. Excellent condition.

2007 TOPS ‘MOON SHOTS’ CARDS/CO-SIGNED DUAL SIGNATURES BY ASTRONAUT & BASEBALL PLAYER ........................................ PH $3000-4000

Attractive dual signature Limited Edition Topps ‘Moon Shots’ cards. Complete set of 10 cards, each in plastic case. Signatures include (Ball player/Astronaut): (1) Ryan Howard/Walter Cunningham, (2) Alfonso Soriano/Robert Crippen, (3) David Wright/Charles Duke, (4) Garrett Atkins/Scott Carpenter, (5) David Ortiz/Wally Schirra, (6) Jermaine Dye/Richard Gordon, (7) Andre Dawson/Alfred Worden, (8) Alex Rodriguez/Buzz Aldrin, (9) Duke Snider/Fred Haise, and (10) Dave Winfield/ Edgar Mitchell. Very fine. Impossible to duplicate due to death of Duke Snider and some of the Astronauts.

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1994 ALAN SHEPARD GROUPING, SIGNED PHOTO, SPECIAL FIGURINE ............................................. PH $400-600

Featuring matted 8"x10" color litho signed by Alan Shepard in black marker. Litho depicts President Kennedy presenting the Distinguished Service Medal to Shepard. Matted, overall dimensions 11"x14", and accompanied by U.S. Historical Society certificate (1,121/2,500). Additionally, item accompanied by 8½” porcelain statue titled, ‘Man on the Moon - The 25th Anniversary Statue,’ also accompanied by certificate from the U.S. Historical Society (1,121/5,000). Attractive presentation, mint condition.

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1994 ALAN SHEPARD GROUPING, SIGNED PHOTO, SPECIAL FIGURINE ............................................. PH $400-600

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– GERMANY – 374 / 1970-80 GERMAN ROCKET SCIENTIST AUTOGRAPHS (x60) ............................................ PH $400-600

Wonderful lot of 31 U.S. and 8 German space covers plus small photos/pictures. Some with multiple signatures and in most cases with additional handwritten inscriptions outlining their work at Huntsville, KSC and Peenemunde, where they started in Germany in the late 1930s through early 1940s. Really nice compact collection including Magnus von Braun, Dannenberg, von Puttkamer, Stuhlinger, Teuber & Wendt (later KSC Pad Leader). Total of 60 signatures, 48 on cover plus 12 on photos from 45 different von Braun team members. Fine to very fine.

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375 / 1960s-90s COSMONAUT SIGNED COVERS .......... $750-1000

More than 80 covers and cards, virtually all cacheted, honoring specific missions on space events signed by one or more cosmonauts including several Alexei Leonov, Bykovsky, several Kubasov and many others. Excellent condition with bold signatures. Possibly some autopens & forgeries.

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1960s GAGARIN, NIKOLAYEV AND TITOV SIGNED PHOTO ................................................. PH $750-1000

An 8½”x6" B&W photograph featuring autographs from the first three Cosmonauts in space: Yuri Gagarin, Gherman Titov, and Andriyan Nikolayev. Each have signed in different ink under their respective image in this photo that likely dates from the early 1960s, with Gagarin adding an inscription in Cyrillic. Is Gagarin ‘shushing’ someone in this photo?... kind of supports the mystique of the early Soviet space program.

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1962 YURI GAGARIN HANDWRITTEN SPEECH ........................................................................... PH $1000-1500

A handwritten short speech given by the first human in Space, Yuri Gagarin, on August 20th, 1962, at the All-Soviet Young Machine Operator’s Meeting in the city of Tashkent. Text of speech reads: ‘Dear Comrades! The first flight to space allowed me to acquaint myself not only with unprecedented height and speed, but also with the much larger abilities of scientists, engineers and simple workers. Our people, brought up by the Communist Party, are able to create miracles. The spaceship ‘Vostok’, with which I became closely linked, as with human beings, is the culmination of all the newest achievement of Soviet science and technology. And our reserves are endless. Our arsenal is bottomless!” Speech written and signed in brown ink, with typed date and location city. Document has a tear along the top and edges a little frayed, but content conserved well. Rare and quite desirable item!

Several signed by full crew as noted below. One is unissued. Signed citations (about 8¼”x11¾”) include Rukavishikov & Ivanov (Soyuz 33), Kovalyonok & Ivanchekov (Soyuz 29), Khrunov & Sarafanov (x3), Gorbatko & Glazkov (Soyuz 24, x2), G. Titov, Shatalov & Filipchenko (x2) and one awarded to veteran of Bikonur signed by G. Titov, Nikolayev, Popovich, Beregovoy, Klimuk & Shatalov. Great group in excellent condition with bold signatures. 381 / 1970s-2000s RUSSIAN & FOREIGN COSMONAUT SIGNED COVERS ................................................ PH $600-800

Group of 19 covers, four postcards and two photos signed by early cosmonauts and some astronauts. Total of 55 cosmonaut and astronaut signatures. Includes Titov, Lyakhov (Cuban cover), Popov, Filipchenko, Tuan, Beregovoy (Czech cover), Ivanov (Bulgaria), Fabian and many more. Eight covers from ‘Mail of Pilot-Cosmonauts’. Many desirable covers. 382 / 1970s-80s CREW SIGNED COVERS .................. PH $500-700

Group of 16 covers, each signed by full crews of early Soviet cosmonauts. Flights include Soyuz 9 (Nikolayev & Sevastyanov) and Soyuz 18 (Klimuk & Sevastyanov). ALSO includes Soyuz 16, 24, 27, 28, 33, 39, Soyuz T-11 and others. Covers mostly from Intercosmos period. Total of 32 cosmonaut signatures, all bold. 383

384 / 1975 ‘LIFE IS THE BEAUTIFUL MOMENT’ SIGNED BOOKS .................................................................. PH $600-800

Two similar softbound volumes about Gagarin’s life. Both signed by Anna Gagarina (Gagarin’s mother), Titov (Vostok-2), Popovich, Leonov (ASTP), Klymuk, Bidukov (famous Russian pilot), Shatalov, Yegorov, Demin, Artyukhin and Volynov. Gagarina dates her signature ‘April 17,76’ in each. One book has rare lengthy inscription by Gagarina to V.V Savinski, head of the Society of Veterans of Bikonur. Savinski was presented with both volumes. Bold signatures, both books in very good condition. Ex-V.V, Savinski Estate. 385

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1985 VALENTIN GLUSHKO SIGNED GREETING CARDS (x5) .......................................................... PH $200-300

Five greeting cards (6¾”x3¾”), each signed by Valentin Glushko, head of Soviet Space Program who succeeded Sergey Korolev. Bold signatures. Cards used for various holidays and all directed to General Ivan Ivanovich Kulagin, important officer in military technology.

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1980s COSMONAUT SIGNED POSTAGE STAMPS ............................................................................... PH $250-350

Group of 24 space stamps, two S/S and one paper piece, each signed by cosmonaut(s). S/S are ASTP and each signed by full Russian crew: Leonov & Kubasov. Paper is signed by Ivanov (Bulgaria) in Plovdiv on 11/11/83. Stamps signed, usually by full crew of mission stamp honors. Signatures include Gorbatko, Glazkov, Kizim, Solovyov, Dzhanibekov, Volk, Bikovski, others. Stamps & S/S with 44 autographs total plus paper. Bold signatures. Ex-cosmonaut Lev Demin collection.

379 / 1964 COSMONAUT AUTOGRAPHED KNIGA VOSTOK COVERS INCLUDING GAGARIN ............................................................................. PH $900-1200

Pretty and SCARCE set of 6 ‘KNIGA’ cacheted covers, each with Cosmonaut signature with Russian stamp featuring portrait and ’10.1.64' CDS. Autographs include Gagarin, Nikolayev, Popovich, Titov, Tereshkova and Bykovski. All covers have purple H. W. Sieger handstamp on at lower right, front. Very fine.

1970s COSMONAUT SIGNED RUSSIAN SPACE CITATIONS ............................................................ PH $200-300

Five unissued Russian Space Citations, two are 20th Anniversary of Space Era fold open citations (8"x11½”), signed by 11 cosmonauts and 13 cosmonauts, respectively, with some duplication. Signatures include: Titov, Gorbatko, Demin, Glazkov, Volynov, Shatalov, Rozhdestvensky, Bykovsky, Artyukhin, Zudov, Lazarev, Popovich, and Kovalyonok. Also awards citation signed by eight cosmonauts including some of those listed above plus Remek, Berezovoy and Romanenko. Lastly, two Bikonur citations, one signed by Rukavishnikov and other signed by three cosmonauts, Remek, Ivanov and Rukavishnikov plus N. Koroleva, Korolev’s wife. Some edge wear and handling flaws, but overall fine condition.

378 /D 1963 SERGEI KOROLEV DOCUMENT SIGNED ............................................................................... PH $200-300

An 8"x10" typed document in Cyrillic, dated February 2nd, 1963. Across what is typed is a hand-written note by famed Soviet rocket engineer and spacecraft designer Sergei Korolev. Note also in Cyrillic. Yours to translate. Condition Very Fine.

1970s COSMONAUT SIGNED AWARDS CITATIONS (x11) .................................................................... PH $750-1000

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1960s BRONZE MASK BELIEVED TO BE YURI GAGARIN .............................................. PH $3000-5000

Magnificent bronze sculpture, unsigned of a ‘mask’ believed to be of the first man in space. The rough textured reverse of the spherical mask appears to be a model of the outside of his Vostok I capsule. It could also be considered representative of the surface of the Moon with a bit of imagination. The width is about 10½” and the height is about 11" including the stand. Bronze is mounted on rough plank of wood (30x8½x1") and weighs roughly 35 lbs. Highly professional and unusual. Will make a wonderful centerpiece for museum or private collection. Ex-Dr. Lonnie Hammargren collection.

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1969 ‘MIKE COLLINS - MORNING OF THE LAUNCH’ BY PAUL CALLE, ARTIST PROOF SIGNED BY CALLE AND COLLINS ......................................... PH $500-700

1980s APOLLO SPACE SUIT CUTAWAY BY PAUL CALLE, SIGNED ARTIST PROOF ............. PH $300-400

Signed and numbered (#10/50) in blue marker by artist, this attractive 11"x14" color litho has an image area of 8½”x11". It is part of a series prepared by the artist for ‘Time-Life.’ Very fine.

Signed and numbered (#21/25) in blue by both artist and astronaut. Attractive 17"x21" (about) B&W litho shows sketches made while Collins was suiting up for Apollo 11 Moon Landing mission. Space artist Paul Calle was the only artist present with Apollo 11 crew during the early morning hours of July 16, 1969, as they prepared for their historic mission to the Moon. Calle’s pen & ink sketches from that morning are a unique historic record of Astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Mike Collins suiting up. Simple, yet intensely evocative. Very fine.

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1984 GHERMAN TITOV PORTRAIT BY ALEXEI LEONOV ............................................. PH $1000-1500

Striking framed original watercolor(24½x20½” overall size) with life-like image of Soviet Gherman Titov, cosmonaut #2. Watercolor captures both spirit and determination of Titov, who flew on Vostok 2. Ex-Dr. Lonnie Hammargren collection 395

1988 LANDING OF YURI GAGARIN’S SPHERICAL CAPSULE PAINTING BY G.G. ORLOV ................ PH $500-700

Framed oil on canvas (41x49" overall size) with imaginative depiction of return to Earth of Vostok 1. Ex-Dr. Lonnie Hammargren collection. 389

1970s ‘THE ECLIPSE’ BY PETER KOVALEV ........................................................................... PH $1000-1500

Framed oil on canvas (41" square overall size), wonderfully contrasting depictions of eclipsed sun with stone image of ancient Egyptian pharaoh looking on. Ex-Dr. Lonnie Hammargren collection. 390

1980s ‘SPACE ALLEGORY’ BY VITALI MYAGKOV ................................................. View photo online $1000-1500

Framed oil on canvas (35x43" overall size) with allegorical depiction of cosmonaut overlooking ‘Gaia’ as mythical depiction set against Earth that she embodies. Striking imagery from this well-known Russian space painter whose canvasses also graced Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey collection. Ex-Dr. Lonnie Hammargren collection. 391

1980s ‘CONJUNCTION OF PLANETS’ BY VITALI MYAGKOV ................................................ PH $500-700

Limited edition print (33"x25"), #470/1000. Conjunction, astronomically, is close approach of two planets. Here, Myagkov shows also world of the future confronting world of the past. Ex-Dr Lonnie Hammargren collection. 392

1980s NASA ART TEAM MICHAEL KNIGIN (1942-2011) SIGNED, NUMBERED PRINTS (x2) .................... PH $400-600

Jewish-American contemporary artist Michael Knigin, author & member of NASA Art Team. Knigin’s work is included in more than 60 museums and corporate collections. Striking pair of limited-edition color lithographs, first signed, dated, titled & numbered Knigin 1980 155/300 “Hail Victorious”, size 20"x36"; second signed, dated, titled & numbered Knigin 1980 104/300 “Romeo’s Paradise,” size 31"x18", strong, bold colors, iconic Knigin imagery. Very Fine

1988 YURI TSIRKUNOV UNTITLED PAINTING ............................................................................... PH $500-750

Framed oil on canvas(30½x41" overall size). Two dominate themes of Soviet art are represented in this powerfully evocative painting: traditional imagery of history and religion, and new iconography of modern technology, specifically cosmonautics. Apotheosized cosmonaut, spreading his arms protectively over ancient Russian church, not only reflects almost saintlike status accorded these heroes, but symbolizes idea that cosmonautics is and will be savior rather than destroyer of Russian motherland. Ex-Dr. Lonnie Hammargren collection.

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c.1990s ‘THE FINAL MOMENTS’ BY ALEXEI LEONOV ............................................... PH $750-1000

Framed limited edition color print (29"x42" overall size), #63/1000, depicting spacecraft hovering over Earth, pencil signed by Leonov at bottom right. Should be reframed. Ex-Dr. Lonnie Hammargren collection.

397

1990 ‘UFO 1’ BY SERGEI VORZHEV .............. PH $1000-2000

Framed oil on canvas (39½”x34" overall size) by prominent Russian artist of modern era, Sergei Vorzhev, part of his UFO series. Imaginative, if not dream-like, image. Quite striking. Ex-Dr.Lonnie Hammargren collection.

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1990s ‘EARLY MORNING IN SPACE’ BY ALEXEI LEONOV ................................................. PH $500-750

Limited edition lithographic print(38"x27"), #137/1000. Atmosphere of Earth is illuminated like rainbow just before sun is about to rise above horizon, in this eyewitness from space. Pencil signed by Leonov. Ex-Dr. Lonnie Hammargren collection.

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1990s ‘EARLY MORNING IN SPACE’ BY ALEXEI LEONOV ................................................. PH $500-750

Limited edition lithographic print (38"x27"), #140/1000. Atmosphere of Earth is illuminated like rainbow just before sun is about to rise above horizon, in this eyewitness from space. Pencil signed by Leonov. Ex-Dr. Lonnie Hammargren collection.

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1992 ‘IN FLIGHT’ LIMITED EDITION PRINT BY ALAN BEAN ...................................................... PH $1500-2500

Print (22¾”x23¾”), #727/850, recalls Alan Shepard’s famous Apollo 14 lunar golf shot seen from viewpoint of ball. Signed by Alan Bean and complete crew of Apollo 14 – Shepard, Mitchell and Roosa. Ex-Dr. Lonnie Hammargren collection.

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1991 ‘UFO 2’ BY SERGEI VORZHEV .............. PH $1000-2000

Framed oil on canvas (39½”x34" overall size) by prominent Russian artist of modern era, part of his UFO series. Imaginative, if not dream-like, image. Quite striking. Ex-Dr.Lonnie Hammargren collection.

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1995 ALEXEI LEONOV PAINTING OF HIS HOMETOWN ..................................................... PH $4000-6000

Framed oil on canvas (33"x26" overall size) depicting Leonov’s hometown Listvyanka, Kemerova Oblast, Siberia, near Lake Baikal. Ex-Dr. Lonnie Hammargren collection. (800) 782-0066 • www.RegencySuperior.com

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1930s-80s BIG SPACE & AVIATION COLLECTION ..... $350-500

More than 875 covers housed in five thick volumes that include USA, RUSSIA and myriad other countries. Virtually all covers are cacheted. Large variety ranging from early USA air covers to Concorde to USA & European Space Agency missions. Interesting covers here such as 1990 North/South Pole ‘Round the World’ flight. Wide variety of cachets. Excellent condition overall. 405

1960-70 EARLY SPACE COVER COLLECTION .. PH $750-1000

Around 65 covers in small binder, almost all cacheted. Starts with 1960 Space-Mice (Sally, Amy & Moe) hand painted; 1960 Blue Scout, 1960 BIOS I, 1961 Scat Back Monkey Flights (x3), 1962 ‘Zena’ Chimp flight, several Wallops Island rocket tests both with and without animal passengers, BIO satellite ‘Noah’s Ark’ and many more interesting covers. 406

1965-87 SPACE COVER SELECTION, ARMSTRONG CANDID PHOTOS ................................................. PH $300-400

About 50 cacheted covers honoring various space related events and anniversaries. Includes Apollo 11 & 16 launches; Apollo 17 Recovery Force; X-24B flight (two different); 1965 Gemini/ Titan-4 launch & landing; 1st, 5th & 10th anniversaries of first Moon landing; Akron honors Judy Resnik; AFA Rocket Mail Local Post stamps on UN 1973 FDC (unflown); STS-2 & STS-4 launches; Voyager 1 launch; Skylab, Apollo-Soyuz and others. Plus 6 different Kodak color photos (3½” square) showing Neil Armstrong with parents & other family and Neil riding in open car in parade, all from homecoming visit to Wapakoneta, Ohio, September 6, 1969; these are handstamped on back in violet, sold as souvenirs of the event; plus a few patches & stickers of various flight emblems. Overall very fine.

1960-77 SPACE COVER COLLECTION ..................... $600-800

Around 2,500 cacheted covers dealing with rocket tests, satellites and boosters with duplication. Wide spread of test and event covers. Excellent overall condition. 407 / 1961-72 USA SPACE COVER COLLECTION W/ MANY ASTRONAUT AUTOGRAPHS ..................... $1000-1500

Interesting SPACE Collection of about 90 cacheted covers, majority with Astronaut signatures, covering selected space flights from May 5, 1961 ‘First U.S. Man In Space’ Freedom 7 through Dec 19. 1972 Apollo 17 Recovery Force. All housed in Showgard cover album. Autographs on launch, recovery & other space event covers as singles & with others, and include: Glenn (x5 singles), Carpenter, Schirra, Borman, Lovell, Haise, Cernan, Conrad Jr, Gordon, McDivitt, W.A. Anders, Scott, Schweickart, Stafford, Young, Aldrin, Mitchell, Roosa. Also Wehrner von Braun signature on Jul 20, 1969 Apollo 11 cover. Cachets include: Colorano Silk, SpaceCraft/Swanson, Art Craft, Orbit Covers, and variety of printed & handstamped cachets. Clean, attractive material. Expect a few autopen signatures. Overall, genuine signatures on fine to very fine covers.

410 / 1969 PAUL CALLE SIGNED, HAND-DRAWN FDC SET; DESIGNER OF MOON LANDING ISSUE ........ PH $2000-3000

Exceptional set of 3 graphite & colored pencil hand-drawn first day covers (#7/11) on 1969 10¢ Moon Landing issue by noted stamp designer and space artist Paul Calle (1928-2010). Designs depict Astronauts Armstrong, Aldrin and Collins in suits. Calle was the only artist hired by NASA to be present with Apollo 11 astronauts as they prepared for launch. Attractive set of original artwork by this popular artist. 411 / 1969 PAUL CALLE SIGNED, HAND-DRAWN FDC; DESIGNER OF MOON LANDING ISSUE .......... PH $750-1000

Striking, completely hand-drawn image in pencil (#4/11) on 1969 10¢ Moon Landing first day cover by noted stamp designer and space artist Paul Calle (1928-2010). Design depicts astronaut descending Lunar Lander onto Moon’s surface. Image is similar to design he created for special 1989 USPS cacheted cover. Gorgeous piece of original artwork by this popular artist. 412 / 1973-88 SKYLAB, APOLLO-SOYUZ & SHUTTLE ASTRONAUT SIGNED COVER COLLECTION ........ $750-1000 408 / 1961-83 COMMEMORATVE SPACE COVERS & CANCELLATION COLLECTION ........................ PH $750-1000

Shuttle precursor collection of about 170 mostly different covers related to the American space program beginning with a few Mercury & Gemini items, continuing with many Apollo 11 and ending with many Shuttle precursors. Lots of pictorial hand and machine cancels with some rare dates and events. Notable are: complete set of 10 from Holloman AFB covers with mimeographed cachets for 'Sled Tests' for Orbiter ejection seats; Rare official NASA cachets for 'ASSESS-2' including hand and machine cancels for various 'ASSESS-2' training Missions (some Moffett Field, some Marshall Space Flight Center); complete crew signed cover dated Feb 18, 1977, for the first captive flight of Shuttle Orbiter on 747 Transporter; flown cover Jan 14, 1977, from ALT; three Hank Hartsfield on one Mike Love signed items and some rarely seen covers from Space Shuttle Wind Tunnel Tests. Generally fine to very fine. Great group of scarce cancels & unrecorded dates. Saint Louis, Missouri

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Attractive collection of more than 100 mostly crew signed cacheted covers including launch, recovery, landing & other space events for space flights from May 14, 1973 Project Skylab - Space Station Launch through Dec 3, 1988 STS-27 Launch. Covers housed in 2 Showgard cover albums. Highlights include: SKYLAB (x23 covers) signed by Conrad Jr, Weitz & Kerwin (x5), Bean, Garriott & Lousma (x5), Carr, Gibson & Pogue (x10); APOLLO-SOYUZ (x8) with 6 signed by USA crew: Stafford, Slayton & Brand; SPACE SHUTTLE (x84) nearly all crew signed, beginning with 1977 ‘captive’ flights thru STS-27. Astronaut signatures include: Haise, Fullerton, Engle, Truly, van Hoften, Bluford, McNair, Crippen, Young, Lousma, Mattingly, Hartsfield, Overmeyer, Brand, Allen, Lenoir, Peterson, Weitz, Bobko, Musgrave, Ride, Thagard, Hauck, Fabian, and others. Clean interesting collection. Expect a few autopens and small group of related covers including Chuck Yeager signature (x2). Overall, genuine autographs on fine to very fine covers.

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416 /P (C84-87, C99-101) 1967-68 US & USSR SATELLITES & PROBES ARTIST SIGNED DIE PROOFS (x7) ................................................. PH $450-500

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1930s-70s SPACE & ROCKET COLLECTION IN THREE LIGHTHOUSE ALBUMS ............................ $1500-2000

Original collection including forerunners, scientists, balloons and pre-1960 issues of a couple of thousand worldwide stamps and S/S including imperfs and other elusive specialty material plus some covers in 3 Lighthouse albums, nearly all MINT never hinged in Hagner mounts. Mainly complete sets in a ‘History of Space Exploration’ format. Outstanding condition, will make a great starter collection for a sophisticated beginner or a great permanent housing for a more advanced specialist. 414 / 1980s-2000s WORLDWIDE SPACE STAMP COLLECTION .............................................................. $400-600

More than 850 stamps, S/S and other entities housed in two stock books with S/S being dominate. Stamps seem to be in complete sets. Also includes few errors such as shifted perfs, double prints and other types. Used is minimal being mostly canceled to order S/S. Number of hard to find modern items. MINT never hinged or used, fine to very fine.

Seven different proofs with Paris Imprinterie embossed seal in various colors honoring Pioneer A, Ranger 6, Luna 9 & 10, Explorer 6 and Molniya 1 & 2. Limited edition, 18 to 20 issued, very fine. CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC 417 /P (C56) 1968 RUSSIAN VENUS 4 & PROBE PARACHUTE DESCENT ARTIST SIGNED DIE PROOFS (x4) ................................................. PH $350-450

Four different proofs with Paris Imprinterie embossed seal in trial colors of yellow green, deep green, brown orange and dark brown honoring descent of Venus 4 onto Venusian surface. Almost impossible to duplicate this quartet. 418 /P (C119-23) 1973 APOLLO 17 ARTIST SIGNED DIE PROOFS (x5) ................................................. PH $450-550

Complete set of 5 different proofs with Paris Imprinterie embossed seal in various colors honoring Apollo 17 mission including very elusive value depicting parachute splashdown. Limited edition, 18 to 20 issued, very fine.

CAMEROUNS 415 /P (C59-62) 1966 EARLY USA & USSR MANNED FLIGHT ACHIEVEMENTS ARTIST SIGNED DIE PROOFS (x4) ................................................. PH $350-450

Four different proofs with Paris Imprinterie embossed seal honoring GT-4 spacewalk, GT-5, GT-6 & GT-7 and Vostok-6, Terishkova's flight. Proofs in black (X2), dark blue and deep blue. Limited edition, 18 to 20 issued, very fine.

419 /P (C208) 1974 APOLLO 11 ANNIVERSARY ARTIST SIGNED DIE PROOFS (x3) .................................. PH $350-450

Three different proofs with Paris Imprinterie embossed seal in trial colors of black, brown and purple honoring Apollo 11 5th Anniversary. Almost impossible to duplicate. Very fine.

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1986-90 HISTORIC COMMEMORATIVE PROOF SHEET COLLECTION ................................................. $200-300

Two volume collection in large, red vinyl bound albums produced by the French Postal Museum Agency in North America containing over 80 different examples from the period. All are attractively presented in pristine condition. Each page contains one or more stamps of the issue, usually complete sets, with the stamp cancelled with pictorial first day cancel. plus full description of the history behind the issue in both French and English. Also for each issue is a proof impression of the stamp, usually in a single color different from the issued stamp itself or using one of the two or more colors in which the stamp was printed. A beautiful display collection. FRENCH AFRICA 421 /P 1966 FRENCH SATELLITES & ROCKETS ARTIST SIGNED DIE PROOFS (x10) .............................. PH $750-1000

Ten different proofs with Paris Imprinterie embossed seal in various colors aspects of French space program. Includes Gabon Scott C43, Mauritania C44-56, Senegal C44 and Upper Volta C29 & C36-39. Features Diamant rockets and A-1, D-1 & FR-1 satellites. Limited edition, 18 to 20 issued, very fine. 422 /P 1970-76 SPACE TOPICAL ARTIST SIGNED DIE PROOFS (x8) ................................................. PH $600-750

Eight different proofs with Paris Imprinterie embossed seal in various colors. Topics include world ITU days with satellites, Sputnik-1, telecommunications, telephones and so on. Proofs include Central African Republic Scott 249, Congo C156, Gabon #276, Niger C128 & C158, Senegal #344-45 and Upper Volta #241. Limited edition, 18 to 20 issued, very fine.

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423 /P 1970-72 SATELLITES, ROCKETS & TELCOMMUNICATIONS ARTIST SIGNED DIE PROOFS (x7) ................................................. PH $550-700

Seven different proofs with Paris Imprinterie embossed seal in various colors honoring space achievements. Includes Central African Republic Scott C95, C97 & C98 and Mali C96-99. Various missions include Intelsat 3, Molniya-1, Symphonie Satellite, Sirio Satellite and others. Central African Republic C96 is omitted from set as it is not space related. Limited edition, 18 to 20 issued, very fine. 424 /P 1971-78 SATELLITES & TELECOMMUNICATIONS ARTIST SIGNED DIE PROOFS (x6) .................... PH $450-550

Six different proofs with Paris Imprinterie embossed seal in various colors. Includes Chad Scott #237-39 & C68, Congo C247 and Dahomey C61. Limited edition, 18 to 20 of each issued, very fine. 425 /P 1971-76 APOLLO MISSIONS ARTIST SIGNED DIE PROOFS (x5) ................................................. PH $450-550

Five different proofs with Paris Imprinterie embossed seal in various colors honoring two Apollo missions including Apollo 14 (Benin Scott C257-58, Malagasy C152 & Niger C150) and Apollo 17 (Gabon C144). Limited edition, 18 to 20 issued, very fine. 426 /P 1973-75 SATELLITE & TRACKING STATIONS ARTIST SIGNED DIE PROOFS (x5) .................... PH $400-500

Five different proofs with Paris Imprinterie embossed seal in various colors. Includes Cameroun Scott C207, Gabon #318 & 350, Malagasy C116 and Senegal #387. Limited edition, 18 to 20 issued, very fine. 427 /P 1974 SKYLAB ARTIST SIGNED DIE PROOFS (x7) ........................................................................ PH $550-700

Seven different proofs with Paris Imprinterie embossed seal in various colors honoring Skylab Program. Includes Chad Scott C110-11, Congo C175-76, Mali C220-21 & Niger C294. Limited edition, 18 to 20 issued, very fine.

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French Africa – Space Stamps Collections, cont. 428 /P 1975 APOLLO SOYUZ TEST PROJECT ARTIST SIGNED DIE PROOFS (x13) ............................ PH $1200-1500

Thirteen different proofs with Paris Imprinterie embossed seal in various colors honoring ASTP. Includes Chad Scott C166-67, Congo C172-73 & C188-89, Gabon C152 (scarce), Malagasy C131-32, Niger C248-50 and Senegal C138 (scarce). Limited edition, 18 to 20 issued, very fine. 429 /P 1976-77 VIKING MISSION TO MARS ARTIST SIGNED DIE PROOFS .......................................... PH $400-500

Four different proofs with Paris Imprinterie embossed seal in various colors or black honoring Viking mission. Includes Benin Scott C275, Gabon C197 and Mali C293-94. Depictions include Viking landers with parachute and Viking rocket. Limited edition, 18 to 20 issued, very fine. 430 /P 1977-80 LUNAR & PLANETARY PROBES ARTIST SIGNED DIE PROOFS .......................................... PH $500-600

Six different proofs with Paris Imprinterie embossed seal in various colors honoring space probes. Includes Benin Scott 468,C290 (Lunockhod-1 lunar rover), Chad C220-22 (Viking, Mariner 10 & Luna 21 rover) and Mali C391 (Lunockhod-1 rover). 1980s proofs (Benin & Mali) are particularly elusive. Limited edition, 18 to 20 issued, very fine. FRENCH COLONIES 431 /P 1965 ITU CENTENARY, SATELLITES, TELECOMMUNICATIONS & SPACE ARTIST SIGNED DIE PROOFS .......................................... PH $500-600

Six different proofs with Paris Imprinterie embossed seal in various colors honoring satellites, telephones in addition to those listed above. Includes Gabon Scott #180, Ivory Coast #228, Malagasy #228, St Pierre & Miquelon C29 (difficult to find), Upper Volta C22 and Wallis & Futuna C20 (difficult to find). Limited edition, 18 to 20 issued, very fine.

Eight different proofs with Paris Imprinterie embossed seal in various colors honoring French space program. Includes Comoro Scott C15-16, New Caledonia C39-40, Somali Coast C39-40 and Wallis & Futuna C22-23. Limited edition, 18 to 20 issued. Very fine. 433 /P 1966 D-1 SATELLITE LAUNCH ARTIST SIGNED DIE PROOFS (x4) ................................................. PH $450-550

Four different proofs with Paris Imprinterie embossed seal in various colors honoring D-1 satellite. Includes Comoro Scott C17, New Caledonia C46, St Pierre & Miquelon C49 and Somali Coast C32. Limited edition, 18 to 20 issued, very fine. 434 /P 1974-81 MANNED SPACE FLIGHT ACHIEVEMENTS & MEMORIALS ARTIST SIGNED DIE PROOFS (x4) ............................................................................... PH $450-550

Four different proofs with Paris Imprinterie embossed seal in various colors honoring space events. Includes Benin Scott C277, Congo C184-85 and New Caledonia C172-73. Variety of space topics with Gagarin, Shepard, Komarov, Soyuz 11, Apollo 1 and so on. Limited edition, 18 to 20 issued, very fine. 435 /P 1979-87 SECOND GENERATION SATELLITES ARTIST SIGNED DIE PROOFS (x4) .................... PH $450-550

Four different proofs with Paris Imprinterie embossed seal in various colors honoring D-2, Symphonie Satellite, Arabset Satellite & Telstar anniversary. Includes Gabon Scott #514, Mali #337, Mauritania #421 and Wallis & Futuna C153. Limited edition, 18 to 20 issued, very fine.

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432 /P 1966 DIAMANT ROCKET & A-1 SATELLITE ARTIST SIGNED DIE PROOFS .......................................... PH $600-700

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436 /P (C53-56) 1967 US & USSR SATELLITES, PROBES & SPACECRAFT ARTIST SIGNED DIE PROOFS (x4) ............................................................................... PH $450-550

439 /P (C42-44) 1967 FRENCH SPACE ACHIEVEMENTS & FORERUNNERS ARTIST SIGNED DIE PROOFS ............................................................................... PH $300-400

Four different proofs with Paris Imprinterie embossed seal in various colors honoring Sputnik 1, Explorer 1, Ranger 6, Luna 2, Mars 1, Mariner 4 and Gemini & Vostok spacecraft. Limited edition, 18 to 20 issued, very fine. GABON 437 /P (C149) 1974 APOLLO 11 ANNIVERSARY ARTIST SIGNED DIE PROOFS (x3) .................................. PH $350-450

Three different proofs with Paris Imprinterie embossed seal in trial colors of black, gray black and purple honoring Apollo 11 5th Anniversary. Almost impossible to duplicate, 18 to 20 issued. Very fine. M A L AG A S Y 438 /P (C95) 1970 APOLLO 11 ON THE MOON ARTIST SIGNED DIE PROOFS (x3) .................................. PH $400-500

Three different proofs with Paris Imprinterie embossed seal in trial colors of dark red, blue and purple honoring Apollo 11 mission. Almost impossible to duplicate. Very fine. Saint Louis, Missouri

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Complete set of 3 different black proofs with Paris Imprinterie embossed seal honoring French space achievements, includes JULES VERNE forerunner. Limited edition, 18 to 20 issued, very fine. 440 /P (C152) 1972 APOLLO 15 LUNAR ROVER ARTIST SIGNED PROOFS (x4) ......................................... PH $500-600

Four different proofs with Paris Imprinterie embossed seal in trial colors of orange, reddish violet, black and green honoring lunar rover on Moon. Almost impossible to duplicate, limited edition, 18 to 20 of each issued, very fine. 441 /P (C198-202) 1973 APOLLO MISSIONS ARTIST SIGNED DIE PROOFS (x5) .................................. PH $650-750

Complete set of 5 different proofs with Paris Imprinterie embossed seal in various shades of black honoring Apollo 11, 13, 14, 15 & 17 with Apollo 14 depicting Shepard playing golf on the Moon! A must for golf enthusiasts. Limited edition, 18 to 20 issued, very fine.

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Mali – Space Stamps Collections, cont. 442 /P (C276) 1976 FUTURE SOLAR POWERED INTERPLANETARY SHIP ARTIST SIGNED DIE PROOFS (x4) ................................................. PH $450-550

Four different science fiction proofs with Paris Imprinterie embossed seal in trial colors of violet, brown, dark green and black depicting spacecraft. Almost impossible to duplicate, 18 to 20 issued, very fine. 443 /P (C351-52) 1978 APOLLO 8 ANNIVERSARY ARTIST SIGNED DIE PROOFS (x6) .................... PH $500-600

Six different proofs with Paris Imprinterie embossed seal, two values, three each in different trial colors, honoring Apollo 8 tenth anniversary. Limited edition, 18 to 20 issued, very fine.

445 /P (C56-7,C64-5) 1966 USA & USSR EARLY SPACE ACHIEVEMENTS ARTIST SIGNED DIE PROOFS (x4) ........................................................................ PH $500-600

Four different proofs with Paris Imprinterie embossed seal in various colors honoring GT-4 & Voshod-2 spacewalks with White & Leonov outside the spacecrafts and GT-6 & GT-7 and Voshod1 group spaceflights. Limited edition, 18 to 20 issued. Rarely seen as most have been in collections for past 50 years. Very fine. 446 /P (C237) 1974 APOLLO 11 ANNIVERSARY ARTIST SIGNED DIE PROOFS (x4) .................................. PH $450-550

Four different proofs with Paris Imprinterie embossed seal in trial colors of black, gray black, greenish blue and purple honoring Apollo 11 fifth anniversary. Believed to be impossible to duplicate. Some color residue on top right of purple proof. Very fine.

M A U R I TA N I A 444 /P (C98-110, C101-3) 1970 SOVIET & AMERICAN SPACE MARTYRS ARTIST SIGNED PROOFS ............................................................................... PH $600-750

Six different proofs with Paris Imprinterie embossed seal in various colors honoring deceased astronauts and cosmonauts including Apollo 1 crew (Grissom, White & Chafee), Elliot See and cosmonauts Gagarin & Komarov. Gagarin is very rare as most were sent to USSR shortly after issuance. Limited edition, 18 to 20 of each issued, very fine.

TOGO 447

S 1970 SOUVENIR SHEET, SPECIMEN ................. PH $200-300

Imperforate souvenir sheet for Apollo 11 mission overprinted ‘SPECIMEN.’ Issued for the first anniversary of the first Moon landing, Scott #S741. Colorful, no gum as issued. Very fine. USA 448

1981 SPACE ACHIEVEMENT ISSUE 18¢ BLOCKS (WHOLESALE) ........................... View photo online $250-350

Accumulation of 200 blocks of 8 (Scott #1919a) showing various aspects of the U.S. Space Program – Moon Landing, satellites, Voyager & Shuttles. Scott catalog values a regular block of 8 at $3.25 each (as valued below) but many of these are ZIP blocks or plate blocks which have a slight premium. One or two may have minor bends or faults, but these are still valid for postage. Face value alone $288. Overall very fine. Cat $650. (800) 782-0066 • www.RegencySuperior.com

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1963-65 STAMPS HONORING MARINER, TELSTAR & ASTRONAUTS ................................ PH $100-150

1975 ROCKWELL INTERNATIONAL SPACE DIVISION APOLLO-SOYUZ TEST PROJECT MODEL ... PH $5000-6000

Scale 1:50, original model (16½” long) of US Apollo CSM and Russian Soyuz. Two vehicles are connected by black Docking Module (DM) which provided functional docking port for each spacecraft. Extremely detailed model of Apollo-Soyuz spacecraft as they docked in orbit was used for Rockwell International presentation display. ASTP, first joint US-Soviet space flight, and last flight of Apollo spacecraft, took place in July 1975. Its primary purpose was as symbol of policy of detente that two superpowers were pursuing at that time, and marked end of Space Race between both countries. After years of negotiations and testing, three Apollo astronauts from United States and two Soviet cosmonauts performed joint experiments while their spacecraft were docked in orbit. Fantastic model in fine condition. Also includes photo display with astronauts, cosmonauts and spacecraft images. Ex-Dr. Lonnie Hammargren collection.

Group of 35 MINT never hinged stamps & souvenir sheets from YEMEN, honoring various Space topics. All listed & valued in the German Michel catalog. Includes: North Yemen diamond shaped stamps of 1963 honoring astronauts, complete sets of 5 perf and imperf, plus x15 imperf 20b souvenir sheets (€ € 12 each); complete set of 3 plus souvenir sheet from Kingdom of Yemen in 1965 honoring the International Telecommunications Union and the Olympics in Tokyo, showing map, Olympic rings and Telstar; Complete sets of 3 perf and imperf for Mariner 4 with bilingual overprint. Very fine. (Michel €€309=US$430)

MODELS – USA – 450

1950-65 HELICOPTOR MODELS (x2) & F-5A FREEDOM FIGHTER MODEL .................... PH $350-500

Group of 3 very different, but fascinating models. Includes: unidentified tandem-rotor British model (very likely a Bristol-type ‘Belvedere,’ rear wheels detached, otherwise fine; Topping Northrop F-5A ‘Freedom Fighter’ (1965 Third Prototype, with bombs) on original stand, very fine; and Coast Guard helicopter model, thought to be Topping (body similar to both ‘Jayhawk’ and ‘Dolphin’). Rotor is cracked on one side. All three are vintage promotional injection-style and condition overall is fine for these scarce models. 451

1950s F7U-3 ‘CUTLASS’ TOPPING MODEL ...... PH $250-350

Very scarce Topping model of this early Navy jet fighter by Chance Voight. Fine condition with original navy blue stand. 11" long, height 7½”. 452

1950s NAVY BEECHCRAFT T-34C & T-44A MODEL AIRCRAFT ............................................................ PH $200-300

Beechcraft single engine trainer, 11½” long, plus two engine matching companion plane. 12½” long, both on original clear plastic stands inscribed Beechcraft Aircraft Corporation, Wichita Kansas. Very fine condition. Saint Louis, Missouri

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Models, cont. 1970s-90s MODEL CONSIGNMENT BALANCE ........ $300-400

Six (6) items include two satellites (OTS & COS), spacelab, space shuttle and Sojourner Mars rover. Last item is piece of ground telecommunications hardware, Dornier System LRB experiment fixation device. Sizes ranges up to 16" max dimension. Good to very good condition. 455

1970s-90s SMALL MODEL GROUP .................... PH $200-300

Four (4) different models. Three are satellites including ECS-1 (scale 1:100), Meteosat (scale 1:200) and one unidentified. Fourth is spacelab (scale 1:200) built in Germany. Max dimension is 5¾” long. Fine or better condition. 456

1972 ESRO-IV SATELLITE MODEL .................... PH $200-300

Scale 1:10, scientific model (12" wide, 3¾” tall without stand) is from ESRO (European Space Research Organization) science program. ESRO-IV studied various aspects of Earth’s atmosphere and outer atmospheric environment. Separated from stand. Good condition. 457

1975 GEOS SATELLITE MODEL ........................ PH $250-350

Scale 1:20, GEOS satellite, probably contractor, model (3" diameter, about 9" long). Model is detached from stand (not counted in measurements). GEOS (Geostationery Earth Orbit Satellite) studies Earth’s magnetic field and other allied phenomena. Good to very good condition.

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1975 OTS SATELLITE MODEL ........................... PH $250-350

Scale 1:20, orbital test satellite (OTS) model (18½” long, 4" wide, 9" tall including stand), probably contractor, is geostationary communication satellite. Very good condition. 460

1975 ISEE-B SATELLITE MODEL ....................... PH $200-300

Scale 1:20, ISEE-B satellite, probably contractor, model (10" wide, 2½” diameter, 8" tall with stand). Launched in 1977, it is part of series of satellites studying Earth’s magnetic field & solar wind. Good to very good condition. 461

1980s SPACE TELESCOPE MODEL .................. PH $300-400

Scale 1:50, space telescope, probably contractor, model (10½” long, 10½” wide, 10" tall not including stand). Aperture door swings open. This is essentially Hubble telescope. Very good condition. 462

c.1980s L-SAT SATELLITE MODEL ................... PH $250-350

Scale 1:50, large telecommunication satellite model (22" long, 6½” high with stand). Made of metal & other media, probably contractor made. Very good condition. 463

c.1980s ARIANE ROCKET MODEL .................... PH $250-350

Scale 1:100 rocket model (2x2x9"), probably contractor, with metal and other media in makeup. Looks like Ariane 3. Mounted on stand, bit soiled but good quality.

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Metal and other media made model (5½ diameter, 10" tall with stand), probably contractor. COS-B carried Gamma Ray Telescope as part of joint experiment with NASA. Looks in fine condition.

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Metal & plastic model (27x4x8½”), likely contractor, scale 1:20 of Eutelsat-1 F1 communications satellite launched in 1984 via Ariane 3 rocket. Mounted on stand and of very good quality. 465

1990s ARIANE 5/HERMES ROCKET MODEL .... PH $250-350

Scale 1:200, rocket model (2½” wide, 10½” tall with base), probably contractor made. Hermes space plane is mounted at top of Ariane 5 rocket. Great eye appeal and in very good condition.

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1990s ARIANE 5 ROCKET MODEL .................... PH $250-350

Mounted on base (7½x5¾x1"), plastic model (21" tall). Rocket had been quite successful in delivering payloads, including satellites, to space. Some aging, good to very good condition. 467

1991 ERS-1 SATELLITE MODEL ........................ PH $250-350

Metal model (9x2x8"), likely contractor, scale 1:50 of ERS-1, Remote Sensing Satellite, used for ocean surface temperature and wind fields measurements. Launched in 1991. Mounted on stand and of very good quality.

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1960s ORIGINAL VINTAGE MODEL OF RUSSIAN N1-L5 ROCKET; SOVIET’S ‘MOON LANDING’ SECRET ............................................................... PH $20,000-25,000

Often considered the USSR’s answer to the U.S. SATURN V, the Soviet N1 rocket (models 1L-10L) was actually planned and conceptualized before President Kennedy announced our lunar intentions. Its original-planned massive payload (50 metric tons) was intended as a launcher of military space stations and for a Mars flyby mission. Development began in 1959 under Sergei Korolev and was escalated in 1961. However, despite elaborate plans, the program was crippled after Korolev died in 1966. Despite this, development continued, but 4 launches between 1969-72 met with 4 failures. This very large official model of the N1-L5 (designed to carry Lunar Lander) was handcrafted by Energia Corporation. Composed of resin and metal, rocket model stands 57 inches from top tip to bottom of thrusters, with an additional 5" for base (62 inches total, or a shade taller than 5 feet). Rocket measures about 13½” at its widest point (grid fins), and is a 1:72 scale model. Other than a couple of trivial paint chips near grid fin bases, model is essentially in immaculate condition. As USSR plans to beat the United States to the Moon developed, models were modified so that the N1-5L model would carry the lunar payload (with an Earth departure stage and lunar landing assist stage), in addition to a single-cosmonaut lunar lander and two-cosmonaut lunar orbiter. By November 1967, a mock-up of the N1-L3 was complete and on the launch pad. The final version was slightly shorter than the Saturn V (344 feet), but had greater lift-off thrust. The first stage of this 5-stage rocket carried some 30 engines. the N1 (any model) never successfully completed a manned flight. All 4 unmanned launches (out of 12 planned) ended in destruction, each before first-stage separation. The longest flight lasted only 107 seconds. Two test launches of N1 rockets occurred in 1969, one in 1971 and the final one in 1972. The N1-5L (this model) exploded soon after takeoff July 3, 1969, destroying rocket and pad and becoming one of the largest artificial non-nuclear explosions in history. The existence of the N1 was not acknowledged by the Soviets until 1989. An amazing, attractive and RARE artifact of the Soviet half of the race to the Moon!

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1970s SOVIET CENTRIFUGE MODEL ............... PH $200-300

Attractive Soviet centrifuge scale model made entirely of metal on 4"x8" hard plastic base. Model is 6" wide and in fine condition. Plaque reads ‘To Colonel Petrov E.I. on the day of 50th birthday from the commander of the military regiment #12741’. 470

1970s COMMUNICATION SATELLITE MODEL .... PH $150-250

Unmarked and unidentified satellite model (32½x8½x10½”) created for communication purposes. Made of metal and other media and is likely a contract model or it’s Russian equivalent. Mounted on circular base. Faults.

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1980s ANTONOV-225 WITH SPACE SHUTTLE BURAN .................................................................. PH $150-250

Plastic model on stand (14x14x8" overall size) with Antonov aircraft carrying Buran piggy-back. Few soil spots, fine model. 472

c.2007 SOVIET A-50 MODEL AIRCRAFT ........... PH $350-500

Airborne early warning and control aircraft model in metal and resin. Grey and white with red lettering in original box. Dimensions about 16x14" in near new condition in original molded Styrofoam packing and original box. A truly impressive Japanese made model.

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1948-67 SPACE & ROCKET RELATED BOOK COLLECTION ....................................................... PH $400-600

Group of 10 vintage books and NASA publications all relating to either Rocketry or Space exploration. Some highlights, ironically the newest item here likely the rarest: a NASA publication (NASA SP-138) about the Gemini Summary Conference, dated February 1st and 2nd, 1967, paperback with some mild tearing on the spine; another is the seminal work by rocket scientist Robert Goddard, ‘Rocket Development: Liquid-Fueled Rocket Research, 1929-41,’ hardback, first edition from 1948, no dust jacket, mild foxing inside, otherwise Very Good. Other items in this lot: ‘Conquest of the Moon’, book by von Braun, Whipple and Ley, dated 1953, original dust jacket, Very Good; ‘The Exploration of Mars’, book by Ley and von Braun, 1956, no jacket, Good; ‘Across the Space Frontier’, book edited by Cornelius Ryan, with articles by Ley, von Braun, Whipple and others, 1952, dust jacket torn at top, otherwise Very Good; ‘The Conquest of Space’, book by Ley, 1959, original jacket, Very Good; four NASA Special Publications regarding the Mercury Program, including NASA SP-4001 ‘Project Mercury: A Chronology’ from 1963, NASA SP-12 ‘Results of the Third United States Manned Orbital Space Flight’, 1962, ‘Results of the First United States Manned Orbital Space Flight’, 1962, and NASA SP-45 ‘Mercury Project Summary’, all four softback with some wear and tear, Good condition. Excellent early Space Exploration literature lot. 474

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1940s-90s SPACE CONSIGNMENT .................... PH $300-400

Interesting group of 4 items. Includes Yuri Gagarin mission Recording on record (about 7" square) with original jacket, Apollo 8 Recording (small record) with original brochure, 1940s-50s Scarf printed with “understanding Interplanetary Spacecraft Convention” and Apollo 11 log. 476

1960s-2000s SPACE CONSIGNMENT BALANCE ..... $500-700

Hundreds of items in various housings with covers, photos, booklets and other types highlighting USA & Soviet/Russian programs. Many foreign covers with good number from Netherlands. Includes group of mainly Scientist signed covers, Euronauts and Cosmonauts as well as others. Also two small exhibits for Sputnik & Moon landing and other material as well. Formed in Europe so there are good number of items that are seldom seen in USA. Excellent condition overall. 477

1970s-80s SPACE CONSIGNMENT BALANCE ......... $500-700

Hundreds of space related items, both USA and foreign, with various covers with Colorano cacheted official IASP Shuttle series, numbers 1 through 134. Also worldwide space themed postage stamps and related philatelic material, few bronze medallions, photos and literature with three autographed books by Cernan, Stafford & Carpenter, respectively, plus various space collectibles and more. 478

1970s-90s ASTRONAUNT AUTOPEN SIGNED LITHOS (x25) ........................................................ PH $150-250

Group of 25 official NASA 8"x10" individual portraits and crew photo lithographs, mostly color, with autopen signatures of the featured astronaut. Autopen signed items from individuals such as John Young, Walt Cunningham, Judy Resnik, Ken Mattingly, Russ Schweickart, and more; also, several autopen crew signed photos including several Shuttle missions and the ApolloSoyuz mission.

1979 TOM WOLFE, AUTOGRAPHED FIRST EDITION ‘THE RIGHT STUFF’ ................. PH $300-400

Best-selling American journalist, author. Cloth-bound First Edition hardcover ‘The Right Stuff’, artfully and colorfully signed ‘Tom Wolfe’ on title page, Farrar, Straus & Giroux, New York, 1979, with original dust jacket, library style covering. Fine.

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ASIAN EMBROIDERED WALL HANGINGS ........ PH $150-250

Metallic & silk thread embroidery on four similar 25"x5½” wall hangings featuring floral and bird motifs. Additional length for the tassels and top ropes make the overall length more than 42". Some faults noted, but overall nice condition.

SIX SIGNED silkscreens, with special slipcase. McKenzie, who studied under Warhol at The Factory, is American Pop Artist. Limited edition (#1/30), portfolio of six color silkscreens titled ‘Souperman,’ each numbered, signed & dated ‘1/30 M McKenzie ’92,’ McKenzie’s homage to friend and mentor Andy Warhol. Created & released on 30th anniversary of Andy Warhol’s first exhibition of paintings, ‘Campbell’s Soup Cans at the Ferus Gallery, Los Angeles, July 9 - August 4, 1962,’ each 20"x26", housed in original portfolio case (also numbered 1/30), published by American Images Fine Art Editions, New York, Rio de Janeiro, Rome, overall size 22"x27". Very fine. First time offered at public auction – #1 of edition!

– ARTISTS – 480

1959 EMILIO LANZI OIL ON CANVAS: ‘HIDDEN AMONG THE PEAKS’ ....................... PH $1000-1500

Western U.S. 18"x24" oil on canvas painting, wood framed to 25"x31", formerly on loan to the City of Los Angeles. Provenance on back. Well known for his Arizona and California desert scenes. 481 /D 1986 IRWIN HASEN HAND-DRAWN FINAL ‘DONDI’ COMIC STRIP ........................................ PH $500-700

FINAL ‘Dondi’ comic strip by American cartoonist, co-creator (with Gus Edson) of strip. UNIQUE pen & ink original. Strip ran June 7, 1986. Hand-drawn & signed ‘Irwin Hasen,’ (with final ‘-30-’), 18½”x6½”, with 1986 Tribune Media Services copyright. Very fine historic piece of beloved comic strip art.

483

2001 GRACIELA RODO BOULANGER, SIGNED ‘DEAUX POR DEAUX’ SET OF 4 PRINTS ....... PH $1000-1500

Graciela Rodo Boulanger (1935-), Bolivian-born artist renowned for her depictions of Joys of Childhood. Beautiful limited-edition, #126/275, suite of 4 color lithographs, each 16½”x15", titled ‘Deux Pour Deux,’ each signed boldly in pencil ‘G. Rodo Boulanger,’ Strikingly beautiful archive offered at fraction of publisher’s pricing (and well below that of galleries), each accompanied by its own original certification. Very fine.

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– AUTHORS – 484 /D 1908 SAMUEL L. CLEMENS (MARK TWAIN) SIGNED LETTER ............................................. PH $1500-2000

Attractive one-page letter (4¾”x6½”) to his honorary niece, Mary Rogers (daughter-in-law) of his business advisor, Henry Rogers. Signed ‘Affectionately, your Uncle Mark,’ letter is on imprinted stationery (21 Fifth Avenue), letter refers to photographs received. In part, ‘These arrived yesterday evening. They are very recent, & are better than Gessford’s... “D.M.” suggests the remark that was uttered...softened a good deal of the rugged strength of it.’ Strong content. Very fine and intriguing. (Sanders Guide $2800)

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487 / 1968-2003 SMALL COLLECTION OF AUTOGRAPHED JOHN UPDIKE BOOKS (x6) ................................. PH $400-600

Pulitzer Prize-winning American author JOHN UPDIKE (1932-2009). Collection of 6 hardcover books, each signed ‘John Updike,’ most on title page. Includes cloth-bound First Edition hardcover ‘Couples’ (title page); cloth-bound First Edition ‘Rabbit Redux,’ (first free page); cloth-bound First Edition hardcover book ‘Terrorist’ (title page); cloth-bound First Edition, First Printing ‘The Best American short Stories of the Century’ (title page); cloth-bound First Edition Trade Edition ‘In The Beauty of The Lilies’ (title page); and cloth-bound First Edition ‘The Early Stories 1953-1975’ (title page). Each with original dustjacket, some with minor signs of wear. Fine

– CARTOONISTS – 488

1934 WALT DISNEY AUTOGRAPH ON CARD .... PH $400-600

Beautiful flowing classic Disney autograph in illustration ink on 5"x3" card. Very light toning and tiny glue spot on reverse from being affixed in album. Fine and frameable. 489

1938 ROBERT RIPLEY SIGNED PHOTO CARD ............................................................................... PH $200-300

Pretty 3½”x5½” promotional photo card (litho printed), showing Ripley at drawing board. Ripley signed his characteristic autograph in black ink, with ‘Believe it or Not’ and ‘New York - 1938.’ Clay coating of card on 1½” spot on reverse missing from removal from album. Otherwise fine and highly collectible!

485 / 1990 PATRICIA DANIELS CORNWELL, SIGNED FIRST PRINTING OF FIRST BOOK ....................................... $300-400

Best selling American author (1956-), police reporter and descendant of abolitionist/writer Harriet Beecher Stowe signed this First Edition, First Printing hardcover ‘Post-Mortem,’ on title page. Used book has original dust jacket, light wear. Red dot on page end indicating ‘remainder.’ Very fine and scarce. 486 /D 1940s ERNEST HEMINGWAY SIGNATURES ON BLOTTER ........................................................... PH $750-1000

– PHOTOGRAPHY – 490

D 1849 GOLD RUSH LETTER TO PHOTOGRAPHER CHARLES D. FREDRICKS .................................. PH $500-700

Three blue reversed Ernest Hemingway signatures appear on this blotter (9"x4") for the Thompson Fish Co. in Key West Florida. The Thompson Fish Co. is undoubtedly where Hemingway purchased his fishing supplies, since itemized receipts from the company appear in a Hemingway Ephemera collection at the McFarlin Library at the University of Tulsa. The signatures are key but the whimsical vintage style card directly related to Hemingway’s favorite pastime is a wonderful item for a Hemingway collector. (University Archives LOA). Saint Louis, Missouri

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Letter to future New York photographer, from sister Lavinia, thinking their younger brother has gone ‘to the Gold regions of California .. people are coming over from England and other parts of Europe bound to the gold region.’ Three pages, from Islip (NY), Feb 27, 1849. Light toning. Fine condition. (University Archives LOA).

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1920s LARGE LOT OF SPRINGFIELD, IL, ‘PHOTOSTAMPS’ ................................................. PH $350-500

Almost 450 Photostamp packets of Springfield, IL. Each packet has 18 ‘stamps,’ including sheet of 16 with one Abraham Lincoln and 15 different buildings, as well as two (random from sheet) on envelope front. Views include Lincoln’s home, monument and tomb, as well as other Springfield buildings. All are printed on photographic paper and are gummed and perforated. Sheet measures 3-3/16"x5" (some have selvage, making sheet larger). Each ‘stamp measures’ 1¼”x¾”. Vintage photostamps typically very scarce. Lifetime supply of Springfield packets for study or resale! Some have moisture damage, most are fine.

495

World-class boxer Muhammed Ali signed ARTIST’S PROOF of same image as limited edition 1980 serigraph print for WFUNA with signature in bottom margin below image, as well as ‘A/P’ designation. Image 7¾”x10", overall size 10¾”x12" on art paper, with UN embossed seal & authentication on reverse. Very fine, much scarcer than limited edition print. 493

TONY BENNETT 1987 ‘PEACE’ LIMITED EDITION SIGNED LITHO ..................................................... PH $300-400

D PRINCESS GRACE 1981 LIMITED EDITION WFUNA PRINT .................................................................... PH $300-400

Princess Grace of Monaco limited edition 1981 mixed media print (#8/1000) for WFUNA New and Renewable Sources of Energy stamp issue with plate signature (not autograph) in bottom margin below image. Image and print size is 8½”x14" on special rag paper, with UN embossed seal & authentication on reverse, as well as specially created portfolio. Very fine.

– POSTERS & PRINTS – MUHAMMED ALI 1980 SIGNED ARTIST’S PROOF WFUNA PRINT ‘LET MY PEOPLE GO’ ............... PH $400-600

GRACIELA BOULANGER 1993 ‘LE VOYAGE IMAGINAIRE’ LIMITED EDITION SIGNED PRINT ............................................................................... PH $500-700

Bolivian artist Graciela Rodo Boulanger 1993 limited edition print #201/750 (from 1988 oil painting) for WFUNA 1993 UN Endangered Species I, with signature in pencil, below image. Also includes first day cover with Boulanger cachet. Image is approximately 7½” square on 8½”x11" artist stock paper, with UN embossed seal & authentication on back. Very fine.

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KEITH HARING 1988 ‘INTERNATIONAL VOUNTEER DAY’ SIGNED/NUMBERED LIMITED LITHOGRAPH ........................................................................... PH $2000-3000

RARE SIGNED Keith Haring limited edition lithograph #8/1000 for WFUNA 1988 International Volunteer Day stamp. Litho 11"x8½” with UN embossed seal & authentication on back. Very fine. Haring-signed pieces have steadily gained in value for a number of years.

Tony Bennett’s 1987 limited edition lithograph #50/500 (from painting) for WFUNA 1987 UN Flag Series w/ title & signature in pencil. Litho is 7¼”x8" on 8½”x11" artist stock paper, with UN embossed seal & authentication on back. Very fine. (800) 782-0066 • www.RegencySuperior.com

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KEITH HARING 1990 ‘FIGHT AIDS WORLDWIDE’ LITHOGRAPH ‘PRINTER’S PROOF’ ................. PH $750-1000

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LEROY NEIMAN 1988 LIMITED EDITION WFUNA ‘HEALTH IN SPORTS’ PRINT .............................. PH $100-150

Artist Keith Haring limited edition special ‘Printer’s Proof’ (25 made, rather than 1,000 normal edition) lithograph #10/25 for WFUNA 1990 ‘AIDS’ stamp. Litho 8¾”x11" with UN embossed seal & authentication on back. Very fine and quite scarce. 498

HASHI WFUNA LIMITED EDITION SIGNED PHOTO .................................................................. PH $100-150

Sports artist Leroy Neiman limited edition print #8/750 for WFUNA 1988 Health in Sports issue with plate-only printed signature (not autographed) in lower right, with first-day canceled stamp tied to print. Image is 8"x9½” on 9¼”x11½” special coated paper paper, with UN embossed seal & authentication on reverse. Very fine. 502

World known photographer Hashi’s 1985 limited edition photograph #8/1250 ‘Rainbow in Space’ for WFUNA 1985, to accompany UN University stamp. Signature in pencil with rice overlay. Photo is 9-7/16" x 6-15/16" mounted on on 11"x8½” artist stock paper, with UN embossed seal & authentication on back. Very fine. 499

Well-known actor-turned-artist Anthony Quinn limited edition signed print #381/750 for the World Federation of United Nations Associations (WFUNA) 1988 40th Anniversary of Universal Declaration of Human Rights stamp issue with signature along right side. Image and print size is 8½”x11" on pure rag Arches art paper, with UN embossed seal & authentication on reverse. Very fine and scarce.

HEATHER HENSON 1991 LIMITED EDITION SIGNED LITHO ..................................................... PH $200-300

Artist Heather Henson’s 1991 limited edition lithograph #8/1000 (from illustration) for WFUNA 1991 UN Rights of Children with signature in pencil. Litho is 8½”x11" on artist stock paper, with UN embossed seal & authentication on back. Very fine. 500

ANTHONY QUINN 1988 SIGNED LIMITED EDITION WFUNA PRINT ...................................................... PH $400-600

503

ANTHONY QUINN 1984 SIGNED/NUMBERED LIMITED EDITION WFUNA PRINT ...................... PH $350-500

PETER MAX 1989 EARTH SUMMIT SIGNED ‘THE BETTER WORLD’ LITHOGRAPH .............. PH $400-600

Artist Peter Max’s 1989 limited edition signed lithograph #681/750 for WFUNA 1989 Nobel Peace Prize (UN PeaceKeeping Forces) with signature in bottom margin below image. Image is 8½”x10½” on 9½”x12" artist stock paper, with UN embossed seal & authentication on reverse. Very fine. Saint Louis, Missouri

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Well-known actor-turned-artist Anthony Quinn limited edition signed print #566/1000 for the World Federation of United Nations Associations (WFUNA) 1984 Flag Series stamp issue with signature in bottom margin below image. Image is 5½”x9¼” and print size is 8½”x11" on pure rag Arches art paper, with UN embossed seal & authentication on reverse. Very fine.

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GLORIA VANDERBILT 1987 SIGNED/NUMBERED LIMITED EDITION WFUNA PRINT ...................... PH $150-250

Vanderbilt limited edition signed print #277/1000 for the World Federation of United Nations Associations (WFUNA) 1987 Immunize Every Child stamp issue with signature near bottom. Image and print size is 8½”x11" on pure rag Arches art paper, with UN embossed seal & authentication on reverse. Very fine.

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511 / 1963 GRACE KELLEY/PRINCESS GRACE ON COVER MARKING U.S. VISIT ............................. PH $200-300

Cover postmarked Philadelphia, PA, April 22, 1963, marking Princess Grace’s visit to United States to dedicate theater named after her father. Royal Wedding stamp affixed and tied by large, bold ballpoint ‘Grace de Monaco’ signature. Attractive piece with a story. Very fine. 512

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506

Superb vintage signed photograph of burlesque fan dancer Sally Rand, inscribed to Baltimore restaurateur C.H. Otto Schellhase and his wife. Sepia tone photo measures 8"x9¾”. Mild rippling and creases at upper and lower edges. Fine.

D 1885 LETTER ON ELECTRIC LIGHT BATTERY ............................................................................. PH $750-1000

Letter from Excelsior Manufacturing Company referencing their ‘electric light battery,’ a competitor of Thomas Edison. One page, 8"x10", on letterhead printed ‘Office of Excelsior Manufacturing Co. Manufacturers of Haid Electric Batteries and Appliances,’ dated February 13, 1885, New York. Addressed to Mr. Wm. Hunt of Uniontown, Pennsylvania, it reads in part “As The Business of the Excelsior Mfg Co. is done on a strictly Cash Basis, we can make no exception in your place. If you will forward us Money Order for $6.00, we will send you one of our Electric Light Battery & Scarf Pin. Yours truly, Phillips.” The name of the company is stamped in what appears to be purple ink just above the signature, but has faded. An accompanying envelope is include with a cachet of a battery printed in red. Usual folds, minor ink bleeding does not affect legibility, else near fine condition. (University Archives LOA).

513 / 1931 WILL ROGERS SIGNATURE ON SPECIAL CACHETED COVER .................................................. PH

514 /D/ 1920s-70s SELECTION OF MOSTLY ENTERTAINMENT AUTOGRAPHS ..................... PH $500-700

Unusual and useful group of about 25 items, ranging from autograph cuts and calling cards to typed letters signed and even several signed photos. Although many are entertainment there are other well-known individuals, as well as a few unidentified. Of special note is 4¾”x6¾” b&w photo of Charlie Chaplin, signed ‘Yours Truly Charlie Chaplin’ in dark blue ink (kind of hard to see well). Other names of note include Helen Keller (a cut), Emily Post (card), Dale Carnegie (card), SZ ‘Cuddles’ Sakall (signed photo), Jane Russell (signed photo, damaged), Carol Burnett (signed photo), Arnold Palmer and more. Overall fine with much useful. 515

1990s ANNETTE BENING & WARREN BEATTY SIGNED COLOR PHOTO ..................................... PH $150-250

Portrait of both stars on AGFA paper (8x10") with bold signatures of each. Excellent condition. 508

1943 GARY COOPER SIGNED PAGE ................. PH $200-300

A 5"x7" pink notebook page, signed by Hollywood legend Gary Cooper. Cooper signed in black fountain pen and inscribed his signature with the date 1943. Large sized autograph, very bold. 509

1939 CLARK GABLE AUTOGRAPHED OVERSIZED PHOTO ................................................................ PH $750-1000

Oversized (11"x14") vintage original photograph of legendary Academy Award-winning actor Clark Gable. Photo taken by famed Hollywood photographer Clarence Bull (stamp on reverse). Gable signed front of photo, with inscription: “‘Hello, This is it’ So they say - Clark.” Text on reverse indicates photo is casual shot taken sometime after his filming as Rhett Butler in ‘Gone With the Wind.’ Photo has some condition issues, especially around top and left edges, which have some tape and are chipped, but image itself intact and signature and inscription still legible. Accompanied by PSA/DNA LOA (#U14685). Great collectible from an iconic Hollywood legend. 510 / 1962 GRACE KELLEY/PRINCESS GRACE ON PALACE CARD ..................................................... PH $300-400

Official Palais de Monaco card (6"x3½”) with typed letter signed by Princess Grace. Letter references special Monaco first-day cover for Multiple Sclerosis awareness (also included), as well as her volunteer work. Letter closes with plea for donation and attractive blue ballpoint signature. Very fine.

– HOLLYWOOD – 516

1950s-80s EDGAR RICE BURROUGHS’ ‘TARZAN’ ACTORS AUTOGRAPHS .................... PH $350-500

Four photographs signed by actors who portrayed Tarzan on the silver screen. Includes: (1) Photo signed ‘Bruce Bennett,’ (B&W 10"x8"), glossy. Scene from 1935’s ‘The New Adventures of Tarzan.’ (2) ‘Bruce Bennett / (Herman Brix).’ Color photo of 1935 lobby card for ‘The New Adventures of Tarzan,’ starring ‘Herman Brix World Famous Athlete and Olympic Games Champion.’ (3) ‘Buster Crabbe,’ (8"x10" B&W), inscribed publicity still from 1933’s ‘Tarzan the Fearless.’ (4) Photograph Signed ‘Jock / Mahoney’ (8"x10" B&W). Mahoney starred in title role of 2 Tarzan movies of the 1960s. Photos are fine. Several signed later in life. (University Archives LOA).

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1940s-50s AUTOGRAPH BOOK, SPORTS, HOLLYWOOD, MUSIC ......................................... PH $500-700

Small, somewhat ratty, autograph album (6"x4½”) containing more than 60 autographs of late 1940s-early 1950s baseball players, musicians, Hollywood celebrities and more. Most signed on pages in pencil (some back-to-back), others are cuts pasted in. Highlights include pretty Peter Lawford and Chico Marx. Among the others we could decipher are baseball notables Dixie Walker (outfielder), Mike Sandlock (utility), Clarence ‘Cuddles’ Marshall (relief pitcher). Hollwood folks include Walter Pidgeon, Bonita Granville, Walter Huston, Sonja Henie, Eddie Bracken, Jinx Falkenburg, Lauren Bacall, Ronald Colman, Ray Bolger, Robert Alda and Joan Crawford. Singers and musicians include Erskine Hawkins, Johnny Desmond and Bob Crosby. Most autographs fine to very fine, with much potential here. Bonus: a very fine first day cover with Gloria Swanson autograph on reverse.

– ENTERTAINMENT – 507

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Strong, tidy autograph signed diagonally in lower-right corner of special cover created for Will Rogers’ Oklahoma ‘Drouth Relief Tour.’ Cover postmarked Feb 5, 1931, cachet features full-face cartoon image of Rogers. Strong content tie-in and great autograph. Very fine.

1923 GERMAN COVER ADDRESSED TO THOMAS EDISON ................................................ PH $100-150

Cover addressed to Thomas Edison in Menlo Park, NJ, franked with single 300m Numeral green on buff (Scott #158), tied with two strikes of Meuselwitz, Germany April 30, 1923, cds, May 12, 1923, Menlo Park receiving duplex on back, re-routed to Orange, NJ. Light creases, tiny tears at bottom, fine.

1930s-40s SALLY RAND (BURLESQUE) SIGNED PHOTO .................................................................. PH $150-200

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Hollywood – Arts, cont. 517

1920s-40s INTERESTING GROUP OF 14 ORIGINAL PUBLICITY STILLS .............................................. PH $250-350

1954 ‘A STAR IS BORN’ LOBBY CARD .............. PH $200-300

Lobby card (11"x14") from 1954 showing Judy Garland. Edges indented from prior framing, two enlarged pinholes in opposite corners and an upper horizontal crease running halfway across. Still vibrant colors. POSTCARDS 519

1950s MOVIE STAR PICTURE POSTCARDS FROM URUGUAY ................................................. PH $250-350

Stunning complete set of 24 colorful 4"x6" postcards printed in Uruguay! Each 1950s film star depicted in a fitting pose, cards are matte finish on heavy postcard stock. Small movie studio logo at bottom left or right corner of each postcard. Reverse has postcard template and ‘Tarjeta Postal/Printed in Uruguay.’ Includes: Crosby, Gable, Hayworth, Turner, Tracy, Garland, Hepburn, Cotten, Pidgeon, Sinatra, Taylor, Hayward, Bergman, Gardner, Ladd, Powell, Mature, Baxter, Wilde, Peck, Williams, Derek, and Blyth. Bright colors, very fine condition.

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1950s MOVIE STAR PICTURE POSTCARDS FROM URUGUAY ............................................................. PH $200-300

Gorgeous, complete set of 24 colorful 4"x6" postcards depicting major movie stars. Each 1950s film star is depicted in a fitting pose, cards are matte finish on heavy postcard stock. Small movie studio logo at bottom left or right corner of each postcard. Reverse has postcard template and 'Tarjeta Postal/Printed in Uruguay.' Includes: Bing Crosby, Clark Gable, Rita Hayworth, Lana Turner, Spencer Tracy, Judy Garland, Katharine Hepburn, Joseph Cotten, Vera Ellen, Walter Pidgeon, Frank Sinatra, Elizabeth Taylor, Susan Hayward, Ingrid Bergman, Ava Gardner, Alan Ladd, Jane Powell, Victor Mature, Anne Baxter, Cornel Wilde, Gregory Peck, Esther Williams, John Derek, and Ann Blyth. Bright colors, near mint.

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Stunning complete set of 24 colorful 4"x6" postcards printed in Uruguay. Each 1950s film star depicted in a fitting pose, cards matte finish on heavy postcard stock. Small movie studio logo at bottom left or right corner of each postcard. Reverse has postcard template and 'Tarjeta Postal/Printed in Uruguay.' Includes: Bing Crosby, Clark Gable, Rita Hayworth, Lana Turner, Spencer Tracy, Judy Garland, Katharine Hepburn, Joseph Cotten, Vera Ellen, Walter Pidgeon, Frank Sinatra, Elizabeth Taylor, Susan Hayward, Ingrid Bergman, Ava Gardner, Alan Ladd, Jane Powell, Victor Mature, Anne Baxter, Cornel Wilde, Gregory Peck, Esther Williams, John Derek, and Ann Blyth. Bright colors, very fine condition.

Fascinating peek at early Hollywood filmmaking through its publicity. Group includes 14 movie stills from ‘Queen of the Sea,’ ‘The King of Wild Horses,’ ‘The Silent Lover (x4),’’Her Majesty Love,’ ‘Dangerous Innocence,’ striking shot from ‘Ghost of Frankenstein,’ ‘House of Dracula’ (x4) and one unknown (missing corner). Much better images than usually found in movie stills lots! Condition fine overall, with a few corner faults or emulsion breaks, as expected. 518

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1940s MUSICIAN MUTOSCOPE POSTCARD COLLECTION - NEAR MINT ................................ PH $200-300

Group of 32 Mutoscope postcards, all featuring B&W photos of various Big Band-era leaders and musicians from the 1940s. Although the Mutoscope was originally an early ‘moving picture’ device (essentially a flipbook), by the 1940s, the machines utilized usually only stills that were also sold as souvenir postcards. Many familiar faces are found on these unused postcards, including Glen Miller, Count Basie, Tommy Dorsey, Lawrence Welk, Guy Lombardo, Benny Goodman, Buddy Rogers, a very young Ozzie Nelson and many others. Razor-sharp corners found on every card in this group. Condition Near Mint. 523

COMIC BOOKS 526

1959 ELVIS PRESLEY IN THE MILITARY PHOTOS ............................................................................... PH $600-800

1940s FRANK SINATRA SIGNED ITEMS (x2) .... PH $300-400

Two different Sinatra items: one 8"x10" B&W glossy photo signed lightly in black ballpoint pen at upper left, plus toned 5"x4" card with typed poem and ‘Frank Sinatra’ secretarial signature at top and at bottom ‘Francis’ both in blue ball-point. Poem appears to be thank you note for gift of cigarette boxes and is addressed to ‘Nora.’ Photo has pinhole at bottom center that would be covered by framing. Poem is very heavily browned. Interesting items.

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525 /D 1977 ERNEST TUBB SIGNED CHECK & HANDWRITTEN LETTER .......... View photo online $150-250

One of the tougher Country music Hall of Famers, Ernest Tubb. First is very fine 1977 check made out to Mrs. C. R. Tubb. Second item is illustrated Tubb Bus letterhead with handwritten note (1978), signed ‘E.T.’ Tape stains at top and bottom. Still scarce and frameable. Good. Bonus item (NOT COUNTED): 1975 signed B&W 8"x10" framed photo of Tubb in record store. Emulsion adhered to glass at signature. As long as item is left with original glass it’s fine; likely cannot be removed.

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Collection of more than 400 Bronze Age DC comic books featuring Superman, along with various offshoots involving Superman. Featured comics include ‘Action Comics starring Superman’ (125+ issues, from 1969-85), ‘Superman’ (150+, 1966-86), ‘DC Comics Presents Superman and...’ (75+, 1978-86), ‘Superman Family’ (9, 1979-81), ‘The Man of Steel’ (issues 1-6, 1986), ‘World’s Finest’ (17, 1972-83), ‘Superboy’ (issues #1-22, 1980-81), ‘Krypton Choronicles’ and more. Only two pre-1970 issues here are ‘Action Comics’ issue #341, September 1966 (no cover) and issue #376, May 1969. Majority of the rest are late 1970s and early ’80s. Entire runs on several years including 1979-82 for ‘Action Comics’ (volumes #42-45), and 1973, 1974 and 1979-82 (vol.#35, 36, 41-44) for ‘Superman.’ Condition ranges from Good to Very Fine, with newer comics generally better. Please inquire for complete listing of comics offered. Great starter collection of Bronze Age Superman comics!

Group of 6 B&W photos (3½” square) of Elvis in military dress, mostly with one or two other soldiers. Posed photos taken by admirer. Privately taken photos of Elvis in the military are scarce. All are affixed to display board (9"x12"). Very fine. 524

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More than 380 Comic Books, nearly all DC issues, majority are ‘Batman’s Detective Comics’ and ‘Green Lantern,’ with an eclectic mix of other issues from late 1970s through the mid-1980s. ‘Detective Comics’ range from 1976-86, more than 75 issues, with a few full volumes: #46 (1982), #47 (1983) and #49 (1985). Green Lanterns from 1979-86, more than 70 issues, with full year volumes from 1980-83 (vols #18-21). Other comics include: ‘Green Lantern co-starring Green Arrow’ (30 issues, 1976-79), ‘Crisis on Infinite Earths’ (full run, 12 issues, 1985-86), ‘Infinity’ (13 issues, 1985-86), ‘Camelot 3000’ (Maxi-Series of 12, all issues, 1982-85), ‘Omega Men’ (8 issues 1983-86), ‘Amethyst, Princess of Gemworld’ (23 issues, 1982-86), ‘Night Force’ (issues #1-14, 1982-83), ‘Swamp Thing’ (7 issues, 1985-86), ‘Who’s Who – The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe’ (entire run, #1-25, 1984-87), ‘The Shadow’ (5 issues, includes #1 from Nov 1973) and many more titles with 1-4 issues each. Only three Marvel titles, all 1982: ‘The Uncanny X-Men’ (#160 & 161) and ‘The Uncanny X-Men and The New Teen Titans’ (#1). Condition varies from Good to Very Fine, depending mostly on the age. Please inquire for full listing of issues. Awesome starter collection of Bronze Age Comic Books found here!

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More than 900 different 1980s-90s comic books ready for sale at flea-market, bourse or online, with each comic in plastic sleeve with cardboard backing and organized alphabetically A-Z in 4 long boxes, plus additional 100+ ‘GI Joe’ comic books, all sleeved, in separate box. Comics with larger ranges include: ‘Action Comics-Superman’; ‘Adventures of Superman’; ‘Amazing Spider-Man’; ‘Batman,’ ‘Batman: Legends of Dark Knight,’ & ‘Batman: Shadow of the Bat’; ‘Bloodfire’; ‘Daredevil,’ ‘Daredevil: Fall from Grace,’ ‘Daredevil: Man Without Fear’; ‘Detective Comics: Batman’; ‘Fantastic Four’; ‘Marvel Comics Presents Wolverine’; ‘Robin,’ ‘Robin II’ & ‘Robin III: Cry of the Huntress’; ‘Silver Surfer’; ‘Spectacular Spider-Man,’ ‘Spider-Man’ and others; ‘Superman,’ ‘Superman: The Man of Steel’; ‘Uncanny X-Men’; ‘Venom: Funeral Pyre,’ ‘Lethal Protector,’ & others; ‘Web of Spider-Man’; ‘Wolverine’; ‘X-Factor’; ‘X-force’; ‘X-Men’; and many others with smaller numbers. Clean stock with complete inventory included. Overall very fine to near mint or better.

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D 1803 LOUISIANA PURCHASE NEWSPAPER ANNOUNCEMENT ............................................ PH $3000-4000

The Louisiana Purchase Treaty as printed in a Republican newspaper, ‘The Tree of Liberty,’ established by John Israel, a Jew and target of anti-Semitic attacks by his Federalist opponents. Nov 5, 1803, edition of ‘The Tree of Liberty’ (Pittsburgh), four pages, 10½”x17¼”, print light on page one, minor wear along margins and mid-fold, spine separation not quite complete. Very good condition. (University Archives LOA with more historical background of newspaper).

D 1808 LOG OF THE SCHOONER ‘VULTURE’ ........................................................................... PH $1000-1500

Log Book of the Schooner Vulture, 16 pages, 8"x12½”, various locations at sea and at port, November 23 through December 15, 1808. Modern kraft paper wrapper; sewn binding. This brief but exciting ship’s log documents the travels of the schooner ‘Vulture’ out of Bristol, Rhode Island and bound for Charleston, South Carolina. Along the way, the weather grows dark and violent, and the ship’s captain changes course for New Providence, Bahamas, experiencing leaks and in need of water. This course is also abandoned due to foul weather, and the ship ultimately puts in at Havana, Cuba, in distress. Moderately toned and worn, occasional dampstains; several loose pages. This ship would be involved in the War of 1812. 531

D 1867 REPORT TO SEWARD ON PURCHASE OF ST. THOMAS ....................................................... PH $750-1000

A scarce imprint relating to William Seward’s attempt to purchase the Danish Virgin Island of St. Thomas between 1865 and 1868: ‘THE ISLAND OF ST. THOMAS/LETTER OF VICE-ADMIRAL DAVID D. PORTER TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE.’ Three conjoined pages, front and verso, 8¼”x13", Annapolis, November 6, 1867. Transcript of Porter’s report to Seward on the strategic advantages of purchasing the island concluded, ‘I think St. Thomas is the keystone to the arch of the West Indies; it commands them all.’ The deal fell through, although the United States did eventually purchase the islands in 1917. Lightly toned and stained, small tear, small loss at lower left edge and punch hole at upper edge, both in blank areas, else very good condition. (University Archives LOA).

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Registered cover to Stockholm franked with complete set of 4 (Scott #307-10) tied by three strikes Feb 19, 1933, Peiping cds. Red on cream Registration etiquette on front. Back side has additional franking #293 & 328, tied, plus Feb 21 Shanghai & April 1 Stockholm transit marks. Return address on backflap ‘Sven Hedin/Peiping,’ so envelope was likely addressed by the explorer himself. Fine to very fine. Sanders Catalog values Hedin’s autograph at $170 and the stamps cat $116 used. Short write-up by Bileski included.

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D 1756 COLONIAL DOCUMENT REGARDING SHIPMENT OF SPERMACETI (WHALE) CANDLES ............ PH $750-1000

Fascinating and frameable March 1, 1756, Colonial shipping document (7½”x6") from Newport, RI. Jewish merchant Aaron Lopez ships ‘spermaceti’ candles (wax from cranial cavity of sperm whales) to pioneer Jewish fur trader Hayman Levy in New York. Partly printed document signed ‘Isaac Lawton’ as Master of the Sloop ‘Industry,’ on laid paper. Document reads (in part): ‘Shipped by the Grace of God, in good Order and well conditioned, by Aaron Lopez in and upon the good Sloop called the Industry whereof is Master, under God, for the present Voyage, Isaac Lawton and now riding at Anchor in the Harbour of Newport and by God’s Grace bound for Newyork To Say, Thirty Seven Boxes spermacety [sic] Candles for acct & Risque of the Shipper & goes Consigned to Mr Hayman Levy Merchant there.’ Levy (1721-89) was president of Congregation Shearith Israel in New York, the first Jewish congregation in North America, and was one of the founders of the Congregation Mickve Israel in Philadelphia. Uneven left edge removes part of handwritten words in margin. Water stained at right. Good. (Complete transcript and University Archives LOA).

533 / 1934 ADMIRAL BYRD SIGNED COVER FROM LITTLE AMERICA ................................................ PH $300-400

Airmail envelope addressed to Chicago, franked with two pairs 3¢ Byrd stamp (Scott #733) plus 14¢ Indian (Scott #695), tied by two strikes Jan 31, 1934, Little America, Antarctica postmark. Envelope has small ship cachet lower left from Green Bay and three-line handstamp about the letter’s delay for one year due to transportation difficulties. San Francisco March 25, 1935, machine receiver on back ‘Little America/Mail Received’ in slogan. Explorer signed ‘RE Byrd’ in black in on front. Some natural envelope adhesive toning on back, otherwise very fine.

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1901 PAN-AMERICAN EXPO POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT SOUVENIR CARD ...................... PH $250-350

536 /D 1773 DECLARATION SIGNER STEPHEN HOPKINS ON LEGAL DOCUMENT .................................... PH $750-1000

Stephen Hopkins (1707-85) was Declaration signer, Governor of Rhode Island (serving 4 terms between 1755-68) and Chief Justice of Rhode Island Supreme Court (serving 3 terms between 1751-75). Manuscript signature ‘S. Hopkins,’ on 4¼”x6¾” Bristol legal document concerning Sabinus Palmer, whose vessel, ‘The Speedwell,’ would later be captured by the British during Revolutionary War. Card has two horizontal folds, both well away from signature. One of the more difficult signers to obtain. (University Archives letter of authenticity)

Limited edition postal card given as souvenir from the Post Office Department Exhibit at the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo. Not to be mailed, blank card has experimental machine cancel dated July 18, 1901, and ‘P.O.DEPT.EX’ within bars in cancel. According to Bomar, slightly more than 20 examples are known (from his census, 1986). Very fine. Bomar catalog number B-01-12. 537

D 1779 STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS BAY LOTTERY BOND .................................................. PH $350-500

Issued during the American Revolution June 1, 1779. Partlyprinted 5¾”x8½” Massachusetts State Lottery, Class the Third bond in which the state promises ‘...pay the Possessor of this note the sum of fifteen pounds by the first day of January, 1783..’ Nice vignette of a pine tree encircled by a rattlesnake engraved by Nathaniel Hurd. ‘Death To Counterfeit This’ is entwined in ribbon below. Mounted near top on backing sheet. Very fine. Saint Louis, Missouri

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Account Book kept aboard Ship ‘Boy’ from Newport, RI, to Havana, Cuba, where DeWolf family of Rhode Island maintained slave plantations even after the slave trade was banned by the United States. Manuscript book is 76 pages, measures 7"x8½” and bound with string. Book contains passenger list, list of cargo and prices, debts and accounting. Products include sweet meats, coffee, sugar, rum, cigars, wine and ginger. Of note are ‘Sickness & funeral charges for the late Levi DeWolf of Bristol R.I.’ includes nursing charges, medicine and grave ($2). The DeWolf family was involved in the slave trade between Rhode Island and Cuba, often by using Spanishflagged ships. Fine condition. (University Archives LOA).

Bold ‘J.P. Att.’ signature on 7½”x4½” ‘May Court 1786,’ document as witness on verso of manuscript DS to County Sheriffs asking them to bring Christopher Harris & Samuel Jeeter to justice for debt. Affordable example of this RARE signer, who died in 1788. Folds and edgewear well away from signature. Fine. 539

D 1787 ‘WORCESTER MAGAZINE’ (FOURTH WEEK IN JUNE), REVOLUTIONARY WAR CONTENT ... PH $150-250

16-page publication printed and published by Isaiah Thomas, author, publisher and founder of the American Antiquarian Society. He also wrote the first account of the Battles of Lexington and Concord, and performed the first public reading of the ‘Declaration of Independence.’ Magazine is printed on batonne paper and, other than loose cover, is in fine condition. Primary content of this issue is ‘HISTORY of the late WAR in AMERICA’ (from the British Annual Register for 1779). Much additional interesting content, including half-page ad from the captain of Federal Artillery, offering reward for information on 7 soldiers who deserted. Issues of this magazine are rarely offered for sale. This is first we’ve had. Good. 540

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543 /D 1824 AARON BURR SIGNED COURT DOCUMENT ........................................................................... PH $1200-1700

Manuscript document signed ‘A. Burr’ measures 8"x12½”, three pages front & back, last page docketed and measures 8"x9½”. From New York City, dated September 22, 1824. Lengthy Writ of Subpoena concerning the case of Rachel Eden, involving a property and inheritance dispute regarding numbers 38 & 40 Gold St. in Manhattan. Document is secretarial with signature and few corrections added by Burr. Weak folds repaired with archival tape, and minor loss along right margins, else fine condition. (University Archives LOA).

D 1788 MOSES MICHAEL HAYS REV WAR MERCHANT, SIGNED ACCOUNTING SHEET ...................... PH $2000-3000

Boston’s most prominent 18th-century Jewish citizen, patriot Moses Michael Hayes, lists amount of money and dates due him from wealthy shipper Dr. John Coffin Jones. Autographed document (3 pages, 7¼”x12") signed ‘M.M. Hays’ and ‘MMH,’ two conjoined sheets, front & verso, Boston, Aug 9, 1788. Docketed on fourth page by Hays ‘Mr. J.C. Jones. Acct / Currt. / August 9, 1788.’ On laid paper watermarked with crown and initials, ‘GR’ (King George). Dr. John Coffin Jones’ current account with Hays as of that date listing ‘Time when Monies are to be paid’ by Jones to Hays. Very fine.

544 / 1833 AMOS KENDALL AUTOGRAPHED LETTER SIGNED/FREE FRANKED ................................... PH $300-400

Although the name isn’t familiar to many, Amos Kendall was a hugely influential journalist, lawyer and politician of the early 19th century, serving to help built the Democrats into a strong, viable party. He served as an auditor for the U.S. Treasury, as Postmaster General, was dominating force on Andrew Jackson’s ‘Kitchen Cabinet’ and ultimately served as Samuel F.B. Morse’s business manage and was co-founder of Galludet University. Entirely handwritten July 12, 1833, two-page folded letter is from Kendall’s early years with the Treasury Dept., and bears two signatures; one closing the letter and one as a Free Franking. Fine and scarce piece of Americana.

D 1811 BOSTON CITY EXPENSE & INCOME REPORT ........................................................................... PH $1200-1700

Printed circular of expenses and income for Boston during 1810-11, including rent from Faneuil Hall. Titled ‘General View of the Current Expenses of the Town of Boston, from May 1810 to May 1811’ and measures 7"x11", dated May 22, 1811, and signed in type by the Town Clerk, Thomas Clark. Document gives income for the town of Boston (exclusive of taxes) for the same period, as well as income from Faneuil Hall. Expenses total $101,278, which include schools, lamps, oil and lighting, town watch, bells and clocks, improvements of widening streets, overseers of the poor, more. The income, which totals $12,423, includes rent of Old State House, Cellars under Faneuil Hall, licenses to Hackney Carriages, Rent of Stalls in front of Market House, etc. An early docket on the verso states ‘John Hancock’s old papers’ although the Patriot and Declaration Signer died in 1793. Overall age toning, center horizontal fold. Fine.

D 1822-24 SLAVERY SHIP ‘BOY’ ACCOUNT BOOK ........................................................................... PH $2000-3000

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D 1840s CITIZEN PETITION TO CONGRESS ON POSTAL AFFAIRS ................................................ PH $200-300

Handwritten petition to Congress from 15 concerned citizens of Crosswicks, NJ, regarding abuses of the franking privilege and requesting a daily mail delivery. Folded and sent as a letter, addressed to Representative George Sykes, who served in Congress from 1843-47. Ironically the letter was sent ‘FREE’ with proper red octagonal handstamp. Usual folds and wax seal remnants, signed by each citizen below (one as ‘X’). Fine to very fine. 546

1854-55 ELIPHALET REMINGTON & SAMUEL REMINGTON SIGNED CHECKS ......... PH $250-350

Two brothers who founded Remington Firearms Company, each signing Ilion Bank check. Eliphalet in 1854 and Samuel in 1855. Bold signatures with ‘S’ in Samuel signature with smear at top.

547 / 1864 COVER ADDRESSED TO WIFE BY GEORGE A CUSTER, ‘GENL. CUSTER’ SIGNATURE ...................................................... PH $2000-3000

Somewhat ratty but intact and extremely RARE cover, stamped and addressed in Custer’s hand to ‘Mrs. Genl. Custer’ in what amounts to his autograph as addressee. Autograph is completely unaffected by water stains, edge wear and professionally repaired tears on reverse. Cover mailed May 6, 1864, locally, with Custer making the notation ‘Printed Matter’ near top. Sanders values a War Date cut signature at $3,700.

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548 / 1870s COVER ADDRESSED TO WIFE BY GEORGE A CUSTER, FULL ‘GENL. G.A. CUSTER’ SIGNATURE ................... PH $2500-3500

Somewhat ratty but intact and extremely RARE cover, stamped and addressed in Custer’s hand to ‘Mrs. Genl. GA Custer’ in what amounts to his FULL autograph as addressee. Autograph com-pletely unaffected by water stains and edge tears. Cover docketed Jan 19th in Custer’s hand, with Feb. 3 Lawrence, KS, postmark. Cover, ‘Headquarters Department of the Missouri (in the Field) Official Business envelope, bears three grilled 3¢ stamps (Scott #94), verifying Custer’s personal use of official envelope. Gorgeous and historical item marking Custer’s time in Kansas. Fine.

549 /D 1872 GEORGE A. CUSTER WRITTEN, SIGNED CHECK ........................................................................................................ PH $4000-6000

Check (8"x2¾”) drawn on Planters National Bank of Louisville (penned in over ‘FIRST’), written entirely in Custer’s hand. Check, dated Oct 5, 1872, was written while the 7th Cavalry was assigned to Elizabethtown, KY, fighting the Ku Klux Klan, bushwhackers and closing down illegal distilleries. The 7th’s next post was Custer’s last. Check payable to ‘Cash, J.H. Fulton & Co. or order.’ Small spindle hole near left, well away from Custer’s signature. Slight ink bleed-through from endorsements that touch the first stroke of Custer’s ‘G.’ Revenue stamp missing and torn lower right corner, not affecting signature. Extremely RARE and historically significant. (University Archives LOA)

550 /D 1873 JAY COOKE SIGNED CHECK ON REVENUE STAMPED PAPER .............................................. PH $900-1200

Jay Cooke, wealthy Philadelphia banker, signed partially printed Sept 6, 1873, Jay Cooke & Co. check (8¼”x4"). Despite fact check is drawn on Philadelphia location, it is made out in Pounds Sterling. Item also printed on U.S. revenue stamped paper, type Scott #RN-C1. Check has been dry mounted on board and has cancellation marks that do not affect signature. Cooke was government’s exclusive agent for selling bonds during Civil War. Fine.

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D 1883 CHARLES BREWSTER ROSS CHILD KIDNAPPING DOCUMENTS ................................ PH $400-600

Two documents relating to the first widely reported instance of a child abduction for ransom in the United States. Pinkerton’s National Detective Agency broadside measures 6"x12" announces a $20,000 reward for the recovery of Charlie Brewster Ross, abducted in Germantown, PA on July 1, 1874. Sheet has lithographed drawing of child at top, below gives physical description of the child and of the two suspects. Chipped corners and minor stains. Additional letter from Christian K. Ross, Charlie’s father, in 1883, to a Lucy Derby inquiring about a picture of Charlie in connection with a more recent kidnapping of Freddie Lieb in Quincy, Illinois. Fine. (University Archives LOA).

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553 /D 1941 JOHN PAUL GETTY SIGNED LETTER .... PH $1000-1500

A typed letter signed ‘J. Paul Getty’ to Mr. Bankhead, sending information about his travels that was necessary in order to get a new passport. Travels listed start from childhood, and mainly involved Europe, but also a trip in 1912 to the Far East and a couple trips to Mexico. He visited the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games, visited Russia in 1935 and was in Europe at the outbreak of war in 1939. Moderate chipping at margins, some soiling, and hole punches at top. (University Archives LOA). 554 /D 1953 ELEANOR ROOSEVELT LETTER TO WESTERN UNION REGARDING UNPAID BILL ............................................................................... PH $250-350

Typed letter, signed, dated March 19, 1953, on personal letterhead. Letter (short and direct) in regards to unpaid Western Union Telegraph bill. Roosevelt signed in ink at bottom of letter. Letter accompanied by transmission envelope, which has rubberstamped signature free frank. Very fine and interesting.

552 /D 1896 JOSEPH PULITZER SIGNED PROXY .... PH $2000-3000

Partly printed document signed by Joseph Pulitzer. Filled out likely by secretary, signed by two witnesses and Pulitzer, authorizing his brother-in-law William Leonard Davis as ‘attorney and agent with power of substitution...to vote as my proxy at the meeting of stockholders of the Pulitzer Publishing Co.’ Signature is his however, as such a document would require an actual signature. By this point Pulitzer was almost blind and rarely signed documents himself. Rare. (University Archives LOA).

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D 1960s HELEN KELLER OWNED BRAILLE DOCUMENT .......................................................... PH $300-400

Typed page of Braille (9"x11") on tan card. Two lines, most probably a retained copy typed by Helen Keller on Braille typewriter to be typed on paper by her secretary. Provenance in part: Letter dated Feb 15, 2001 (copy included). ‘I grew up as a child in the home of Helen Keller, which was sold to my father...after Ms. Keller’s death in 1968. The house...was located at 163 Redding Road in Easton, Connecticut. When cleaning out the house we found several items... including a large group of letters written in Braille that were owned by Ms. Keller and which I am on this day parting with.’ Fine. (University Archives LOA)

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1967-70 HOWARD HUGHES PERSONAL HANDWRITTEN LETTER .................................................................... PH $15,000-20,000

Autographed letter signed “Howard” on ruled yellow sheet, no place, no date, lightly creased with fold not at signature. Memo is to Howard Hughes’ attorney, Dick Gray, and references acquisition of Silver Slipper casino in Las Vegas. Silver Slipper is only property other than Desert Inn that Hughes personally purchased. Begins “Dick” and in full: “I leave it to you-whichever would be easiest, to form a corp. in a hurry and do the deal in one step, or to it in two steps as we planned. There is one advantage to the latter alternative, this entire transaction is getting a lot of publicity now. I expect every slightest detail of this purchase to be publicized till hell won’t have it. The mention of a dummy corporation-altho(sic) routine to you and me-is just another city-slicker trick-gimmick to the local residents. It is found to arouse curiosity and create suspicion. Later, we could transfer these assets to a corporation, and most likely nobody would ever know about it. I think there is a lot of merit to keeping this transaction which is so much in the publicity spotlight, as simple as humanly possible. As, to summarize, if I can borrow the money personally, then I am in favor of my taking these assets personally-as I did in the case of the D.I. Many thanks, Howard.” Also accompanied by photo of Hughes. Rare peek into Hughes’ business thinking processes that granted him so much success. Very fine condition. Ex-Dr. Lonnie Hammargren collection.

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D 1973 HENRY KISSINGER SIGNED PARIS PEACE ACCORDS COPIES .............................................. PH $300-400

Two copies of Press Releases from January 24th, 1973, each dealing with the end of the Vietnam War, one signed by then National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger, and the other by Secretary of State William Rogers. Latter item is a typed copy of the Paris Peace Accords outlining the settlement of the war, signed by Rogers in bold black ink at the top of the front page. The former item is a typed copy of the Press Conference given by Kissinger preceding the trip to Paris to be made a couple days later; Kissinger has signed at the top of the first page of this document in blue ink, very bold.

558 /D 1999 JOHN GOTTI LETTER TO GEORGE DECICCO’S DAUGHTER ...................................................... PH $1500-2000

From prison, John Gotti writes to the daughter of mobster George DeCicco, longtime Capo in the Gambino crime family, about snow, his family and 3rd grandchild on the way. Handwritten letter on notebook paper, signed ‘Love/Johnny,’ 1½ pages, no date, but accompanied by the original envelope postmarked Springfield, Missouri, January 15, 1999, slit open at top. Signature in upper left ‘Gotti, #18261-053’ above printed address. Addressed by John Gotti to Barbara DeCicco on Staten Island, NY. Fine condition.

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561

562

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D 1653 NAVAL CONTENT LETTER WRITTEN AT PEAK OF FIRST ANGLO-DUTCH WAR ............ PH $900-1200

Handwritten folded letter (8½”x12½”) on watermarked laid paper, signed ‘N. Bourne,’ May 6, 1653, Deale [Kent County, England], with integral leaf addressed ‘To my worthy friends the Commissioners of ye Navy at their office on Tower Hill, London.’ In part (with original spelling): ‘This afternoone about 5 came in to this Road 2 shipps from ye Sound laden with Clabords who came through the Hollands fleete... about Noone they consisting of 64 saile the weather very faire. Our fleete yt of them (at least) being within Shott of them & both yr sides firing upon each other. The Enemy steered away before them flying to yr shoare... I would not but god will putt an end to this buisness...’ The First Anglo-Dutch War (1652-54) was fought entirely at sea between the navies of England and the Netherlands. Great content. Fine. (University Archives LOA) 560

560 Estimate

561 /D 1866 CHARLES G ‘CHINESE’ GORDON SIGNED LETTER ............................................................ PH $2000-3000

Four page handwritten letter from General Charles Gordon, written from Gravesend, addressed to Nugent, dated January 14, 1866. Gordon was in command of the Royal Engineers, responsible for building the forts that guard the Thames. He mentions many names, new positions and promotions of colleagues. Signed ‘C. Gordon.’ Folded with typical edge wear, fine. 562

RED CROSS 1873 COVER TO CLARA BARTON FROM TAHITI TO LONDON .................................................. PH $2000

D 1659 DOCUMENT MENTIONING SHERWOOD FOREST ............................................................ PH $2000-3000

Manuscript document signed ‘Ad Eyre’, one page, 8"x11½”, from England, dated June 1, 1659. On watermarked laid paper with blank integral sheet. In stylized English script making it a bit difficult to read. Paper seal affixed to the right of Adam Eyre’s signature. ‘Sealed and delivered/In ye Presence of’ [signed] ‘Ellinor Richardson’ and ‘Jonas Hardy.’ Document mentions payment ‘for Surveying ye Forrest of Sherwood in the Countyes of Notingham and Derby or unto my Assignes the Sum of Two hundred pounds.’ Fine condition. (University Archives LOA). Saint Louis, Missouri

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British – Historical, cont. 563 /D 1883 CHARLES G ‘CHINESE’ GORDON SIGNED LETTER ............................................................ PH $2000-3000

Six page handwritten letter from British soldier Charles G. ‘Chinese’ Gordon to a Mr. Button, from Jerusalem, dated May 30, 1883. He mentions Coco de Mer from visiting the Seychelles, the location where Noah built the Ark, visiting the Dead Sea and a new discovery of the location of Skull Hill, site of the Crucifixion. Typewritten full text included. (University Archives LOA). 564

1889 NATHAN MAYER ROTHSCHILD SIGNED LETTER .............................................................. PH $750-1000

566 /D 1779 COUNTESS DU BARRY SIGNED DOCUMENT ...................................................... PH $1500-2000

Document signed ‘La Comtesse du Barry’, written in French on plain paper, 6.3"x3½”, dated September 14, 1779, appears to be in the countess’ hand. The document written in clear dark ink, and seems to be a request for payment. She would eventually wind up on the guillotine. A fabulous document. (University Archives LOA). 567

Report and Draft Decree, produced during the Reign of Terror, by Bertrand Barere of the Committee of Public Safety, one of the most feared of all revolutionaries. Booklet is 32 pages, measures 5½”x8½”, in French, dated 13 Pluviose 1794. Bound with string, uncut, except for first two pages. Tear on cover page professionally mended. Uneven pages frayed at right edge. (University Archives LOA).

Handwritten signed letter, simply ‘Rothschild’, two pages, 4¼”x7", front & verso. Datelined 148 Piccadilly (London), July 3, 1889, written to ‘Suffolk’ (Henry Howard, 17th Earl of Suffolk), asking if he wishes to write about horse racing for the ‘New Review’. Fine condition. (University Archives LOA). 565 / 1935 LORD MOUNTBATTEN SIGNATURE ON COVER WITH SILVER JUBILEE SET ...................... PH $3500

Unique handpainted cover from India, signed in pen by last English Governor of India, LORD MOUNTBATTEN, bearing complete Silver Jubilee set of 7 stamps, canceled with Delhi ’13 DEC 35' cds and registration label. Beautiful handpainted multicolored ‘Coat of Arms & Crown’ in center. Addressed to ‘J.T. Dye/841 West 177 St/New York City’ (possibly related to his New York World’s Fair Exhibition). Fantastic cover, makes for a tremendous showpiece. Very fine.

568

D 1802 BANK OF FRANCE DOCUMENT ............... PH $600-800

Partially printed document from the Bank of France, dated Thermidor 13, year 10 (August 1, 1802). ‘The Bank of National Treasury Neuve-St. Augustin St, No. 738, To Citizen Pichon,’ French representative to the United States at Philadelphia. ‘It is our pleasure to inform you, Citizen Pl, that starting on the first Prairial (May 21 1802), we will be in charge, exclusively, of all the different departments of the National Treasury.’ On the back are seven handwritten signatures of bank officials. Very fine. (University Archives LOA).

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D 1814 DUTCH CARICATURE OF NAPOLEON ... PH $750-1000

Etching and aquatint from the Netherlands, copying German print by Johann Micheal Volz, measures 10½”x12". Design shows Napoleon’s face with bodies of victims of his battles, his hat a wounded eagle, epaulette a grabbing hand, medal a spider web and his bust a map of German lands with towns and rivers noted. Text below in both Dutch and English, calling Napoleon various names such as ‘The First, and Last, by the Wrath of Heaven Emperor of the Jacobins’ or ‘Commander in Chief of the Legions of Skeletons left at Moscow, Smolensk, Leipzig.’ Great piece of pre-Waterloo history, light soiling & creases, moderate mat burn at lightly worn margins. (University Archives LOA). 570

1912 RARE TITANIC DISASTER COVER IN PREMIUM CONDITION .................................... PH $4000-6000

– RUSSIAN – 571 /D 1824 DOWAGER EMPRESS MARIA FEODOROVNA SIGNED DOCUMENT ........................................... PH $150-250

Married to Paul I and mother to Alexander I, she changed from being Empress to Dowager Empress within days of Paul’s death at the urging of Alexander. Document (8½”x10") asks permission to move male patients of one hospital to another location. Empress boldly writes in top left corner “(I) allow (it). Maria. In St Petersburg. December 12, 1824.”

– SPANISH – 572

D 1783 SPANISH BROADSIDE CONCERNING TAXES & DUTIES ................................................. PH $700-900

Quite possibly the finest existing ‘Titanic’ cover (most have tears or other significant faults), one of only 14 known and documented covers slated for transit on the ill-fated ship and transferred to a different vessel due to launch delay of the ‘Titanic’. All known covers were mailed in March 1912 and sent to the M.A. Winters Company in Washington, DC. This cover bears a 25c French Sower stamp (on reverse), tied by indistinct March 13 ‘Sathonay-Camp’ postmark, and clear Washington, DC, March 27 machine cancel. On front, below slightly cleaner ‘Sathonay-Camp’ postmark, is the distinctive and bold ‘TITANIC’ marking, handstamped in violet, as well as a violet boxed Winter Co (recipient) March 28 receiving mark, and registration number. Due to travel schedules, cover was likely carried aboard the ‘Batavia’. The ‘Titanic’ was originally scheduled to set sail March 20, 1912, with a stop at Cherbourg to take on mail and passengers. We know, of course, the launch was postponed until April 10, because the vessel was not quite ready. Philatelic mementos of the ‘Titanic’ are extremely rare, consisting of a few covers and cards dropped off at Cherbourg or Queenstown (now Cobh, Ireland), after the liner left Southampton, but before the failed crossing, and those few marked ‘Titanic’ were sent to Washington in March. This well documented example (#14 in census) is fresh and extremely fine. An extremely RARE and desirable exhibition piece! An analysis of all known covers may be found at: www.titaniccovers.com.

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Decorative and extremely rare original broadside concerning taxes and duties for the export of merchandise from Spain to America. Printed broadside, one page, 16"x24", Lima, Peru, February 11, 1783. Likely signed by or on behalf of a local magistrate. The proclamation reads in part: ‘...Don Jorge Escobedo y Alarcon, Knight of Royal and distinguished order of Carlos III, from Council of his majesty in the Royal and Supreme of Indias, General Visitor of Justice Courts and Royal Public Funds of this Kingdom, General Superintendent of them, Intendent of Army, and subdelegate of tobacco rent...Wishing the King of our Lord to foment the commerce and obtain the greater lightening of his vassals, I command the following thing...’ Tape repair on verso at center fold, piece of left margin missing not affecting legibility, otherwise very good condition. (University Archives LOA).

573 /D 1904 ANNOUNCMENT OF DEATH OF QUEEN ISABEL II SIGNED BY KING ALFONSO .................................. PH $1500-2000

Official government announcement of the death of Queen Isabel II of Spain, grandmother to young King Alphonso XIII. King signed document as ‘Alfonso’ in black, the black border form document is addressed to the President of Bolivia. Minor faults from previous binding, fine to very fine. (University Archives LOA).

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– ARTIFACTS – 574

c.330 BCE ANCIENT JUDEA-HELLENISTIC TERRA COTTA JUG ............................................. PH $400-600

More than 2,000-year-old Serra cotta Jug (3" tall by 2" diameter), Judea Hellenistic Period, (330 BCE-100 BCE) from time of the Maccabean Revolt. Artifact clearly exhibits Greek influence in both design & patina, with unusual painted slip pattern. Originally excavated from archaeological site in Israel. Fine. 575

1870s-90s RUSSIAN SILVER VODKA CUPS WITH JEWISH MUSICIANS (x5) .................................. PH $900-1200

Silver 4" tall Russian jeweled Egg bearing maker marks and praying Rabbi under snap-close top. Very fine condition. Faux Faberge. 586

587

577

– ART – 588

1960s JACQUES OCHS ORIGINAL OIL ON CANVAS HOLOCAUST PAINTING .................................. PH $2000-3000

Jacques Ochs, famed Belgian painter produced this 22"x28", framed to 31"x36", holocaust-related canvas late in his life. This Post-Impressionist study in blue of an elderly Jewish man has in black the names of past and present Jews and events of note in Jewish history written all over it. A moving and meaningful piece from this world class Artist whose works appear in many European museums, especially in his home country of Belgium.

1870s-80s RUSSIAN IMPERIAL SILVER JUDAIC TRINKET BOX ...................................................... PH $600-800

Silver Russian trinket box about 2¾” high and with oval base(2" & 3" semi major axes). Decorative eagle at top, two Rabbis, one on each side, Star of David in front and circular geometric design on back. Bears maker’s marks on bottom. Bottom is aged. Attractive and fine piece. 578

1870s-80s OVERSIZE RUSSIAN IMPERIAL SILVER SCENT BOX ............................................ PH $200-300

Silver 4" tall Russian jeweled scent box bearing maker marks and Star of David. Snap-close top still functional. Youth forms pedestal, probably depiction of David. Very fine condition.

1870s-80s RUSSIAN IMPERIAL SILVER JUDAIC JEWELED EGG .................................................. PH $750-1000

Silver Russian jeweled egg about 3¼” high and 1¾” max width with both Judaic & Russian imperial symbols on body. Inside bears praying Rabbi and maker’s marks. Attractive and fine piece on tripod legs.

1870s-90s RUSSIAN IMPERIAL SILVER FABERGE STYLE EGG ....................................... PH $250-350

Silver 4" tall Russian jeweled Egg bearing maker marks and roaring lion under snap-close top. Very fine condition. Faux Faberge.

Five 3" tall silver Vodka Cups with decorative Jewish musicians as handles, possibly representing Kleizmer musicians. Proper markings and nothing missing from instruments. Rare set. 576

1870s-90s RUSSIAN IMPERIAL SILVER FABERGE STYLE EGG ....................................... PH $250-350

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1870s-80s RUSSIAN IMPERIAL SILVER JUDAIC TRINKET BOX ...................................................... PH $500-700

Silver Russian trinket box about 3½” tall and with 2¼” wide hexagonal shaped base. Judaic symbols on all sides and praying Rabbi on top. Bears maker’s marks on bottom. Aging on bottom, decorative and fine piece. 579

1870-90s RUSSIAN STERLING SILVER TORAH POINTERS (x2) ..................................................... PH $500-700

Two sterling silver Torah pointers. Longest 11" and other 6", each feature decorative Lion. Ornate decoration with the normal amount of wear from use. 580

1870-90s RUSSIAN STERLING SILVER TORAH POINTERS (x2) ..................................................... PH $500-700

Two sterling silver Torah pointers. Longest 11½” and other 6", longer with decorative Eagle & other with decorative Lion. Ornate decoration with the normal amount of wear from use. 581

1870s-80s RUSSIAN IMPERIAL SILVER SCENT BOX (x2) ............................................................... PH $500-700

Two Silver 3" tall Russian jeweled scent boxes, each bearing maker marks and each with different decorative eagle forming pedestal. Snap-close tops still functional. Very fine condition. 582

1870s-80s RUSSIAN IMPERIAL SILVER SCENT BOX (x2) ............................................................... PH $500-700

Two Silver 3" tall Russian jeweled scent boxes, each bearing maker marks and star burst top. Snap-close tops still functional. Different Rabbis form pedestals. Very fine condition. 583

1870s-80s RUSSIAN IMPERIAL SILVER HANUKKAH MENORAH ....................................... PH $400-600

Elegantly designed silver Hanukkah Menorah (4½” long, 3½” high) with all maker’s marks on reverse at bottom center, ‘84’ standard mark. Striking semi-circular design. Lovely piece. 584

1870s-80s OVERSIZE RUSSIAN IMPERIAL SILVER SCENT BOX ............................................ PH $250-350

Silver 3" tall Russian jeweled scent box bearing maker marks and with flag. Snap-close top still functional. Rabbis form the pedestal. Minor aging, very fine condition.

1909 SHALOM ALEICHEM SIGNED LETTER ........................................................................... PH $3000-4000

Autograph Letter Signed ‘Shalom Aleichem’ in Yiddish, not translated, signed at top ‘S. Rabinowitz’ in English, one page, 5¼x8½”. On Regina Hotel/Lugano stationery, noted by the author to be in ‘Italian Switzerland.’ In this letter, Shalom Aleichem, pen name of Solomon Rabinowitz, writes that he has to go to Italy again due to his illness. He also writes that his wife is leaving for Russia and hopes to meet after Passover. Two file holes at top edge, otherwise very fine condition.

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575

576

578

579

577

580

584

583

581

582

585

586

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1949 LEON BLUM SIGNED LETTER .................. PH $300-400

Typed letter on ‘Le Populaire’ letterhead, signed by Leon Blum, former premier of France. One page in French, dated October 18, 1949, Paris, regarding a meeting with Chaim Weizmann. ‘Please kindly thank Doctor WEIZMANN for his invitation, but I truly cannot go twice to Israel a few months apart, and as it seem more prudent to postpone this trip until spring, I am sticking to the project that we had set up together at your house.’ Very fine. (University Archives LOA).

– CONCENTRATION CAMPS – AUSCHWITZ 596

1940s CONCENTRATION CAMP BARB WIRE PIECES ................................................................. PH $200-300

Five (5) pieces of Barb Wire (max 3" long) from Auschwitz Concentration Camp. (AAG International Auctions COA) B U C H E N WA L D 597 /D 1930s GEORGE-HEINZ MOSES ARCHIVE ........ PH $200-300

590 /D 1915-35 SIX LETTERS FROM MARTIN BUBER ........................................................................... PH $2000-3000

Archive of 6 letters from the world renowned Jewish philosopher Martin Buber, and one from Hebrew University founder Judah L. Magnes to Buber. All in German, includes three typewritten letters, one signed Dr. Martin Buber, others simply Buber, one with original envelope mailed from him to Vienna in 1919, one handwritten note signed Martin Buber, two postcards with handwritten notes and signed Buber. Additional typewritten postcard to The Hague signed Buber; these all dated 1915-19. Lastly a 1935 two page handwritten letter to Buber on Hebrew University stationery from Judah Magnes. Some file folds and tears, fine condition. Content all regard his work at various schools, lectures and writings (more detail included on University Archives LOA). 591 /D 1920 VLADIMIR JABOTINSKY SIGNED LETTER ........................................................................... PH $3000-4000

One page handwritten letter to Mr. Gordon from Vladimir (Ze’ev) Jabotinsky, signed ‘Z Jabotinksy’, asking for the return of a book ‘The Hebrew Grammar’ (in Latin characters). A similar book published by Jabotinsky in 1930 in Tel Aviv is included. Letter dated August 6, 1920, light foxing, fine.

Pre-WWII archive for Jewish citizen. Includes Moses’ work booklet listing his jobs from 1935 to 1938, two Buchenwald camp post cards (usual punch holes) to family in Leipzig and 1939 police immigration document issued by German consulate in Malmo, Sweden. 598

Silver colored spoon shaped tea strainer (6¼” long, 2¾” diameter bowl) with ‘SS-Standort-Kantine/Buchenwald’ engraved in gold on handle. Fine condition. 599

593

1933 YITZHAK BEN-ZVI SIGNED LETTER ........ PH $400-600

Typed letter in Hebrew, dated June 6, 1933, with excess margins folded to 8x10", on Jewish Community of Palestine/General Council (Vaad Leumi) stationery, addressed to Litwinsky Brothers in Tel Aviv. Signed at bottom ‘Y. Ben Zvi’ in black ink, letter explains some taxation issues. Ben-Zvi was head of Vaad Leumi at the time. Very fine. (University Archives LOA). 594

DACHAU 600

1940s CAMP GUARD DOG TAG ......................... PH $350-500

Oval shaped metal dog tag (2" & 2¾” semi major axes). Dark metal with white lettering reading ‘312/SS Totenkopf DACHAU’. Heavily worn but lettering is readable. Three holes for attachment, thin rope attached to two of the holes. Seems to be original as copies have a very different appearance. Rare. 601

1940s SS DIVISION DACHAU CUP ..................... PH $200-300

Metal cup (1½” tall, about 2½” diameter bowl) with engraving on side of bowl reading ‘SS-Hauptzugamt/Dachau’. Aging and signs of wear. 602

1940s SS GLAZED CERAMIC CUP .................... PH $200-300

Grayish white colored cup(2" tall, 1¾” diameter) with ‘SS Lazarett/Muenchen-Dachau’ marking on bottom of cup. Fine condition. LUBLIN 603

1940s CONCENTRATION CAMP CANTEEN ASHTRAY ............................................................. PH $250-350

Silver colored metal ashtray (3¾” square)from KZ camp at Lublin (Majdanek) with ‘Skull & Bones’ image engraved in bowl and ‘SS-Kantine/K.L. Lublin’ engraved on reverse. Bowl stains from use, fine condition. MAUTHAUSEN

1944 CHAIM WEIZMANN SIGNED LETTER ..... PH $1200-1700

Typed letter on The Jewish Agency for Palestine stationery, signed in green by future Israeli president Chaim Weizmann, in Hebrew, dated December 6, 1944. Addressed to Y. Kosoy, Rehovot Workers’ Council, letter reads ‘Dear Kosoy, Your words and your wishes moved my heart. I was pleased to receive such loyal wishes. Very truly yours, Chaim Weizmann [signature]/C. Weizmann.’ Fine with the usual folds.

604

1944 SS CIGARETTE CASE ............................... PH $250-350

Silver colored metal cigarette case (3¾”x3½”) with functioning snap latch bearing front engraving of ‘Death Head’ and ‘SS-T Stuba. K.L. M(authausen)/Gusen/1944’. Some denting and wear, very good condition.

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1945 ORIGINAL LIBERATION PHOTOS (x9) ...... PH $200-300

Nine B&W photos (mostly 3¾”x2½” in size) taken by USA GI shortly after the concentration camp liberation while investigation of the camp was underway. Stark images with pencil or pen notes on reverse describing scene on seven of them.

592 / 1924 VLADIMIR JABOTINSKY POSTAL CARD TO MOTHER ....................................................... PH $750-1000

French postal card sent from Zionist leader & author Vladimir Jabotinsky and his wife to his mother in Palestine. Text in old-style Russian, Jabotinsky signed simply as ‘V.’ Addressed to Madame Jabotinsky in Jerusalem, card forwarded to Tel-Aviv. Wife also adds a few lines below his signature. Fine to very fine. (University Archives LOA with full translation).

1940s CONCENTRATION CAMP CANTEEN TEA STRAINER .................................................... PH $250-350

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593

594

596

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599

602

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610

Glass mirror (4"x6") affixed with metal clasps holding, finished wooden back. Reverse has engraving reading ‘konzentrationslager/Oranienburg/1940/SS-Eigentum(boxed)/34’. Metal swing stand attached to back. Fine condition. PLASZOW 606

SAC H S E N H A U S E N 607

608

609

612

Two electrical insulators, each 2" in diameter and 1" tall, from Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp. Good condition.

1940s RED ARMY LIBERATING CONCENTRATION CAMPS PHOTOS ................................................. PH $250-350

Group of 27 different B&W photos (each 3¼”x4½”) with dramatic images of inmates and poignant scenes. Some aging. From Ukrainian MVD Archives (Ministry of Internal Affairs). 614

1940s METAL BOX ............................................... PH $250-350

1940s ELECTRICAL INSULATORS .................... PH $150-250

1940s CONCENTRATION CAMP PRODUCTION SHOES .................................................................. PH $400-600

Pair of wood-soled leather shoes manufactured in Poland's Midanek Concentration Camp. This pair was on display at a New England Holocaust Museum and has metal pieces on bottom for traction & medal nails (likely used for better traction as well). May have been intended for Kapo use. Very fine condition. Accompanied by copy of letter discussing these shoes from the Polish Auschwitz Concentration Camp Museum and other documents. 613

Silver colored metal box (3"x4¾”x½”) with ‘Skull & Bones’ image and ‘SS-T-Wachbtl/Sachsenhausen’ engraved on box top. May have been used for pills or other small objects. Fine condition.

1940s CONCENTRATION CAMP BERET ........... PH $500-700

Original gray Beret with blue stripes used in unspecified concentration camp. Good condition. (Part of assembled uniform offered in Mohawk Arms Auction. Photocopy of original Mohawk Arms Auction COA for uniform included)

1940s SS CAMP GUARD HARMONICA .............. PH $300-400

Red colored (on top & bottom) Harmonica (7"x1"x½”) used by camp guards at Sachsenhausen. SS in double circle printed on top & ‘...Totenkopf-Wachbat/Sachsenhausen’ on reverse. Fine condition. Rare.

1940s CONCENTRATION CAMP METAL TAGS (x3), STUTTHOF & MAUTHAUSEN ............................. PH $200-300

Three metal tags, either circular or oval (max dimension 2") that were likely inventory tags. All three bear Third Reich Eagle symbol. Two from Stutthof and one from Mauthausen. Aged, fine. 615

1940s CONCENTRATION CAMP PHOTOS ........ PH $300-400

Group of 8 old concentration camp photos(each 3½”x5½” in size, camp unspecified), one is photo-card. Rather disturbing images. Fine condition.

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D 1944 GERMAN ARREST DOCUMENT, PLASZOW CAMP .................................................................... PH $700-900

Partly printed typed document, one page 8x11½”, in German. From Secret State Police, Krakow, May 25, 1944. Originally headed ‘Concentration camp Plaszow’ it was corrected to ‘Transit camp Plaszow.’ The document identifies Marian Sendek, born in Krakow on 29 November 1919, an unmarried Catholic farmer, as being arrested on suspicion of being a member of the Polish Worker’s Party. Two file holes in blank left area, light folds at top left, portion torn off from bottom left edge. Fine condition. (University Archives LOA).

1940s CONCENTRATION CAMP PANTS .......... PH $750-1000

Original pants used in unspecified concentration camp. Some staining as expected with pants, good condition. (Part of assembled uniform offered in Mohawk Arms Auction. Photocopy of original Mohawk Arms Auction COA for uniform included)

1940 SS DIVISION MIRROR ................................ PH $300-400

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1945 ‘NAZI HEL’ HARD COVER BOOK .............. PH $200-300

Wire bound hard cover book (9½”x7½” in size) with 32 pages & small amount of text in Dutch that describes seven concentration camps, but primarily contains stark and disturbing images from various camps with small amount of description for each photo. Some wear to cover. Fine condition. 617

618

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D 1928 BEN-GURION’S HISTADRUT MEMBERSHIP BOOK ................................................................ PH $3000-4000

1945 CONCENTRATION CAMP LIBERATION PHOTOS (x10) ...................................................... PH $300-400

Ten B&W photos(4"x5") taken by signal Corps photographers, each with printed captions on reverse. Includes stark image of emptied camp at Flossenburg (caption stapled), liberation of labor camp, liberation of Spanish anti-fascist prisoners, even unusual image of US soldier stopping recently freed Russian POW from looting German store. Fine overall condition.

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David Ben-Gurion’s Histadrut Membership Register, 64 page booklet (3¼x4½”). Dated 1 Tevet 5689 (December 14, 1928), first page filled in, not by Ben-Gurion, using Hebrew block letters, not script, giving his age (42), name of father (Avigdor) and mother (Scheindel), profession (journalist), association (office worker), entered Histadrut (since day of founding). Member Register No. 3. Stamped signature of a Histadrut official on first page; on back is small photograph (not original to document) and Ben-Gurion’s handstamped signature. Fine condition. (University Archives LOA).

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Documents – Judaica, cont. 619

D 1930s-40s JEWISH CONCENTRATION CAMP VICTIM ARCHIVE ................................................. PH $250-350

WWII documents & ID books grouping, 13 pieces in all, related to one Valeria Kramer. Kramer was Austrian married Jewish citizen who died in concentration camp. Documents show that she later worked as a secretary for Allied Forces as accompanying ID books indicate. Interesting group. 620

625

D 1934 COMMITTEE OF NAZI-ERA JEWISH YOUTH ORGANIZATION DRIVERS LICENSE ................. PH $150-250

T H E R E S I E N S TA D T 626 /D 1944 GHETTO MATERIAL ................................... PH $200-300

Five(5) pieces from New England Holocaust Museum. Includes three post cards from Ghetto and two information sheets about female victims of Ghetto issued in 1960s by Theresienstadt Martyrs Remembrance Association.

Two-page Nazi-era German license for Jewish Youth organization in booklet form. Includes photo of driver and additional information. Paper clip stains at top. Scarce and fine document. 622

1940s WARTIME PHOTOGRAPHS SHOWING JEWISH SYMBOLS .............................................. PH $100-150

Six (6) WWII-era photographs from Germany or Occupied Areas. Unfortunately only one is marked on back, showing several Jewish men pulling military vehicle with armed German soldier sitting atop (Przemysl/Poland 1941). Others show groups of men, some waiting for rations with Star of David armbands or coat patches; one shows group of German soldiers laughing while one cuts the beard from a Jewish man. Each measures approximately 3½”x2½”. Some toning & creases. Fine. 623

624

1930s AUSCHWITZ JEWISH FACTORY BOTTLE ... PH $300-400

Original heavy glass bottle with elliptic base, (5¾” & 3" semi major axises) and 11" tall, from Jewish owned pharmacy in Auschwitz, Polish city of Oswenzim. Pharmacy owner was likely among the first sent to Auschwitz Concentration Camp. Very good condition and scarce Holocaust artifact. 628

D 1940s UNUSED HOLOCAUST DOCUMENTS (x2) ... PH $250-350

Two Holocaust documents. First is sworn affidavit (7½”x8") of non-Jewish ancestry dated written in German, Ukrainian & Polish. Lists at top items that identify a Jew. Beneath is statement denying Jewish ancestry. Second is two sided concentration camp personal form (11¾”x8") that asks individuals name, address, military history, party affiliations, criminal record and so on. Fine to very fine. 629

1940s RUSSIANS UNCOVERING MASS GRAVES PHOTOS ................................................................ PH $400-600

Group of 39 different B&W photos (each 3¼”x4½”) with stark and shocking images. Some aging but in fine condition. From Ukrainian MVD Archives (Ministry of Internal Affairs).

D 1943 POLISH ARREST DOCUMENT ................ PH $750-1000

Partly printed typed document signed by a Gestapo officer in pencil, one page, 8x9½”. In German, from Secret State Police, Krakow, dated October 23, 1943. Headed ‘Protective Custody Instruction,’ papers for Roman Gardala, a building master, Catholic, born 2 June 1895 in Tarnow, Poland. He was held for unauthorized possession of arms on orders from Heinrich Müller, Hitler’s Gestapo chief who oversaw the implementation of Hitler’s policies against all groups deemed a threat to the state. Upper corners torn off, one just nicking the ‘3’ of ‘1943’. Else in fine condition. (University Archives LOA).

630

1940s RUSSIANS LIBERATING TOWNS, POW CAMPS UNCOVERING ATROCITIES PHOTOS .... PH $250-350

Group of 31 different B&W photos (each 3¼”x4½”) with shocking and grisly images. Some aging but in fine condition. From Ukrainian MVD Archives (Ministry of Internal Affairs) 631

1940s GERMAN ANTI-SEMITIC CIGARETTE CASE ..................................................................... PH $200-300

Silver colored metal cigarette case engraved on front with anti-Semitic drawing and ‘TOD der JUDENTUM’. Case closing mechanism does not function.

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D 1941 ARYAN ANCESTRY DOCUMENTS ............ PH $200-300

Two 8"x11½” documents, both written for same 14-year-old boy. One is Attestation of Aryan Ancestry completed by Register Office declaring boy to be Aryan. Other is German Racial Department form completed by the boy asking details about his ancestry; he confirms that he has no Jewish ancestry and is member of Hitler-Youth. Very good condition.

D 1942 GHETTO DEPORTATION ORDER BROADSIDE ............................................................................... PH $600-800

Broadside (8½"x5") printed by Amsterdam Jewish Ghetto newspaper, extra edition dated July 10, 1942. Broadside proclaims that German security police arrested 700 Jews that day in Amsterdam. If 4,000 selected Jews chosen that week do not depart to labor camps in Germany, 700 arrested will be sent to concentration camp in Germany. Consigner believes this is first group of Jews deported from Holland. Some paper aging.

D 1930s JEWISH ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIP CARDS (x2) .......................................................... PH $400-600

Two German Nazi-period member ID cards of Jewish organizations, one for Jewish Art Community (with photo of member) and other for Jewish Youth Organization (no photo). Scarce and fine duo. 621

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624

625

626X

629X 628X

627

630X

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634

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1940s GERMAN SS ANTI-SEMITIC LIGHTER ..... PH $200-300

Bronze colored cigarette lighter (about 2" high, 1½” long) with engraved front reading ‘GEGEN SS JUDENTUM’ and eagle & two headed serpent depictions engraved on reverse. Wear and other evidence of use, very good to fine condition. 633

Typed one page two sided file document concerning one Hedwig ‘Sara’ Broh with large red ‘Jude’ and Star of David handstamp (11½”x8") and Third Reich Eagle handstamp on reverse. Jews who were later killed by the regime were forced to pay for life insurance policies in which the regime was the beneficiary! Unbelievable. Some fraying at top and water staining but we don’t recall ever seeing one of these documents before.

1941 ‘ILLUSTRIERTER BEOBACHTER’ W/ ANTI-SEMITIC ARTICLE ................................ PH $200-300

Sept 25, 1941 issue of Third Reich newspaper with illustrated article titled “Genossen’ werden wieder Jueden” consisting of four telling photos with brief description of each. 634

D 1942 ‘FRAGEBOGEN’ FOR JEWISH DOCTOR .... PH $250-350

637

Original four page, two sided, questionnaire (8½”x12") issued by German Occupation administration to a Jewish doctor, Khaim Bleicher. Every Jewish doctor was required to have such a document to practice medicine. Folded horizontally and vertically. Fine condition. 635

638

1990s UKRAINIAN HOLOCAUST MUSEUM REPRODUCTION POSTCARDS .......................... PH $200-300

Group of 113 reproduction post cards depicting events from Holocaust and images from Ghettos & Concentration Camps. Almost all are photo cards with some being colored. They were made for Holocaust Museum to be built in Ukraine, which was never constructed. Some toning but many striking images.

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D 1945 SOVIET-HUNGARIAN COMMISSION OF SUPPORT TO DEPORTED JEWS ID CARD ....... PH $300-400

Fold out card (5½”x3½” folded) issued to one Klara Schoeuherr, former inmate of concentration camp, returning to her permanent residence in Koshitsa Hungary. Organization was probably put together by Russian Occupation troops in Hungary. Given Stalin’s attitude, this organization must have been short lived. Rare and in very good condition.

D 1943 ROMANIAN JEWS ‘RELOCATION PROGRAM’ MONEY DONATION DOCUMENTS (x2) .............. PH $350-500

In 1943, Romanian Jews (Transnistrian Jews) were sent to concentration camps, but Third Reich was promoting it as the ‘Relocation Program.’ So Jews were collecting money in community to help ‘relocated’ families to settle. These two documents concern these money donations. This generated one of the worst depredations during WWII as both Jew and non-Jew suffered more than 200,000 deaths with many deportees dying of starvation and exposure in defacto concentration camps, thousands of others were simply massacred by Romanian troops who occupied the portion of Russian territory involved. One of the more notorious of events being week-long shootings in the Bagdanoka Shtetl leaving 30,000 dead. File holes at left, very good condition.

D 1944 GERMAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY DOCUMENT CONCERNING JEWISH FEMALE ............................................................................... PH $200-300

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B&W propaganda poster (12"x9") from infamous Third Reich newspaper published by Julius Streicher. Originals of these posters are quite rare. Neatly folded once horizontally, small hole at right margin from previous binding, excellent condition. 643

1930s ANTI-SEMITIC METAL SIGN .................... PH $300-400

Slightly concave metal Street Sign (6"x9" in size) with ‘Juden hier nicht ermunscht’ (Jews not welcome here). Probably for restaurant or hotel use. Some rust or discoloration in corners, but otherwise fine condition. 644

D 1930s ‘DER STUERMER’ PROMOTIONAL FLYERS ............................................................................... PH $300-400

Three items, two advertising flyers for the Nazi anti-Semitic tabloid ‘Der Stuermer,’ plus subscription form. Flyers measure about 12¼”x9", each with large caricature of Jewish man drawn by ‘Fips’ (Philipp Rupprecht). Masthead at top similar to the newspaper with editor Julius Streicher named; banner at bottom with a chilling ‘Without solving the Jewish Question there is no salvation for Mankind!’ Previously folded in half, otherwise very fine condition. Subscription form measures about 8¼”x5¾” and gives cost of 90pf a month, also very fine.

1921 ‘DIE JUDEN IN DER KARIKATUR’, RARE BOOK ....................................................... PH $750-1000

Hardbound with color illustration on front set in red cloth background, 310 pages with extensive text and large number of anti-Semitic stereo type images. Appears to be history of anti-Semitic drawings going back to 15th Century. Written by Eduard Fuchs and published by Albert Langen in Munich. Cover worn, insides very good. 641

1930s ‘DER STUERMER’ ANTI-SEMITIC POSTER .............................................................. PH $750-1000

1890s-1930s ANTI-SEMITIC POSTCARDS PLUS ISSUE OF ‘DER STURMER’ ................................ PH $300-400

Six anti-Semitic postcards from various eras starting from the 1890s through the 1930s. Oldest is quite rare, titled ‘Ein vierblattriges Kleeblatt!’ compares Jewish people to a four-leaf clover, with sketch of 4 caricatures of Jewish men, used and postmarked Oct. 19, 1896, from Berlin. Another unused postcard features Jewish men surrounded by howling wolves, titled ‘Heulende Wolfe.’ Other 4 of similar nature, dated between 1915-35. Condition varies, as the unused in better condition than used. Also, copy of the notorious anti-Semitic Nazi newspaper ‘Der Sturmer,’ from March 1937; condition good, with some edge wear and folding issues. 640

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1930s ‘DER STUERMER’ ANTI-SEMITIC POSTER .............................................................. PH $800-1050

645

1940s FRENCH ANTI-SEMITIC BOOKLETS ...... PH $400-600

B&W propaganda poster (12"x9") from infamous Third Reich propaganda newspaper published by Julius Streicher. Originals of these posters are quite rare. Neatly folded once horizontally, excellent condition.

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Printed in B&W, two different, one titled ‘Le Chancre...’ from ‘Institut D’Etudes Des Questions Jiuves’ in Paris being six page two sided fold out booklet and other titled ‘Un Bon Francais...’ being 14 page bound booklet. Both loaded with stereotype drawings of Jews in various activities. We have not seen any French material like these before.

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1940s PLAQUE ‘JEWS WILL NOT BE SERVED HERE’ .................................................... PH $300-400

D 1940s ORIGINAL ANTI-SEMITIC FLYER GERMANS DROPPED ON RUSSIAN TROOPS .... PH $200-300

Anti-Semitic flyer (6"x8") dropped on Russian troops by the Germans during WWII. Front ‘poetry’ reads ‘Kick the JewCommissar, his face is asking for a brick!’ Back is free pass to surrender without being molested. Rare. 648

649

1941 ‘DIE JUDEN IN USA’ PROPAGANDA BOOK .... PH $300-400

Hard-to-find anti-Semitic soft-cover book published in 1941 by Central Publishing House of the NSDAP. Book contains more than 100 photographs of American public figures who are Jewish or whom the book suggests are Jewish based on unflattering photographs (Frances Perkins!). Politicians, financiers and Hollywood & entertainment folks all get the treatment. Old tape repair to front cover and first page, few of these books survived the war and consequent destruction of propaganda. Fine.

1941 NSDAP PROPAGANDA POSTER ............... PH $500-700

Bicolored 'Inspirational' poster (9½"x13¾") with Hitler antiSemitic quote. Published by Wocherspruch der NSDAP in Munich in 1941. These were issued weekly for display in public places. Small part of bottom right corner excised, some aging, but anti-Semitic examples of these posters are rare. 652

1942 ‘USA HINTER DEN KULISSEN’ BOOK ...... PH $300-400

Softcover book with about 164 pages of text and photographs, showing United States in a negative light. Scenes of decadence, Jews, poverty, Blacks, strikes and general social chaos gives one-sided unflattering image. Dancing girls, Eleanor Roosevelt with Marian Anderson (‘mirror, mirror on the wall, who’s the fairest one of all?’), mud wrestling, Okies, gangsters, Prohibition, multi-millionaires, controversial North Dakota Senator Langer, & sex education. You name it – it’s here. Scarce book in very fine condition.

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1940s ‘DIE JUDEN IN NEDERLAND’ SOFTBOUND BOOK .................................................................... PH $200-300

Very scarce softbound book (6"x8¾” in size), 63 pages with extensive text in Dutch and photo illustrations. Book was intended to convince Dutch about ‘evils of Jews’. Aging and wear to cover, some aging to pages, mostly on edges. Good condition.

1941 ‘INTERNATIONALER VOELKERBREI’ BOOKLET ............................................................. PH $300-400

This 36pp. booklet titled ‘International Racial Mix or United Nation-States of Europe’ praises Nazi policies of anti-Semitism as protecting Europe and the human race from ‘contamination’ and ‘poison’ of Jewish ‘parasites’ and conspirators. Written by Dr. Robert Ley, Nazi politician and leader of the German Labor Front, and published by GLF in 1941, book is scarce piece of pro-paganda material, with only minor cover wear. Fine to very fine.

Thin metal over Masonite plaque (7"x3¾” in size) inscribed ‘Juden werden hier nicht bedient’ (Jews will not be served here). Probably displayed in a restaurant of some sort. Some ink fading and normal wear but still fine condition. 647

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1860s CARTES DE VISITES ALBUM, WITH SOLDIER PHOTOS ............................................... PH $500-700

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Old CDV album with about 20 photos still present. Of these 7 show soldiers in various uniforms (mostly head & shoulders shots), and several have names. Remainder show men, women and one mother with child. Album is in poor condition, CDVs range from poor to very fine.

653 /D/ 1900s-90s HUGE WWI-WWII MILITARIA AUTOGRAPH COLLECTION ...................................... $600-800

More than 150 signed items featuring mostly U.S. fighter pilots from WWI and WWII, with a few other Military-related items. Includes: Leslie Arnold TLS, Douglas Campbell TLS, Carl Spaatz TLS & SP, George Vaughn TLS, Boris Sergievsky TLS, James Deveraux TLS, Tex Hill SP, Bertrand Acosta signed FDC, Francis Gabreski TLS & SP, Roscoe Turner cut signatures (x2), Joe Foss signed FDC, Richmond P Hobson cut signature (CMOH from Spanish-American war), Robert Scott SP; also, several original applications to the American Fighter Ace Association, several envelopes w/ signatures of flyers in Cactus Air Force, binder of 22 WWII Aces’ signed photos, page with multiple signatures from the Flying Tigers, several more CMOH winners. Large collection of historical autographs makes for great Militaria collection.

658 D 1863 PLAN OF GETTYSBURG BATTLEFIELD & NATIONAL CEMETERY ............................... PH $1000-1500

Printed Map, uncolored, measures 18"x28", titled ‘Plan of Gettysburg with the Battlefield of July 2nd & 3rd, 1863 and the National Cemetery’, lithographed by A. Meisel. Map shows troop positions, roads, railroads, terrain, springs, a few houses, both Round Top and Little Round Top, the positions of Federal and Confederate sources and an inset of the National Cemetery. Fine condition, intersecting storage folds and scattered toning. (University Archives LOA).

– CIVIL WAR – 654 /D 1859 JOHN ERICSSON SIGNED LETTER ...... PH $1000-1500

Handwritten one page letter (7¾”x9¾”), signed by naval engineer John Ericsson. Letter discusses centrifugal machines and strength of foundations needed for his engines. Typed version included for easier reading. Fine to very fine. Ericsson would go on to design the USS Monitor during the Civil War. 655

D 1861 JEFFERSON DAVIS BALLOT FOR CONFEDERATE ELECTION ............................ PH $1000-1500

659

1863 CIVIL WAR NEW YORK EXCELSIOR MILITARY DRESS COAT ..................................... PH $500-700

Electoral ticket from Confederate Presidential and Congressional election of Nov 6, 1861, in Virginia. Ornately bordered, 4"x6", signed ‘Hugh Stockdell’ on reverse, perhaps this was his ballot; small punch hole at center may indicate it was counted. Fine. Interesting bit of Confederate history. 656

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Civil War New York State military dress Coat featuring 15 large Excelsior buttons (originally 16) and 5 small, sleeve Excelsior buttons (originally 6). Despite a bit of moth damage (a number of small holes), uniform is surprisingly fresh in appearance, with little fading, untarnished piping and no apparent tears. Most buttons are in like-new condition. A great piece of vintage militaria!

D 1860s HANDMADE NEWSPAPER ................... PH $1200-1700

Stunning hand colored newspaper called the ‘Semi-annual Olio’ devoted to ‘Science, Literature, Romance, Education Morrals, Health Amusements... is just the paper for Generals, Blacksmiths and the President as it would have told McLellan how to get more men to Richmond than what was taken prisoners and that there is land enough upworth that needs distling with going... to the Chichihawning Swamps and it would inform the president that there is a half a dozen of them everlasting negroes got lives down south and that he needs at least 250,000 more men to put things down, and in the language ... word that it is necessary to take vigorous means to put down Rebellion.’ Pamphlet has 18 pages, 16 filled with writing and features a front cover with a wonderful illustration of the American flag and writing instruments; a bird is on back. The book is threaded together with red, white and blue ribbons decorating the spine. (University Archives LOA).

660

D 1863 PICKETT’S DIVISION SPECIAL ORDER NO. 52, PATTON ‘RELIEVED FROM DUTY’ ..................................................... View photo online $250-350

Very unusual Confederate document from the ‘Head of Pickett’s Division.’ Lt. Col. Walter T. Patton (Gen. Patton’s great-uncle) was mortally wounded July 3, 1863, at Gettysburg, a little more than a month after this ‘Special Order’ was written, where ‘II Col W.T. Patton’ was ‘relieved from duty with the Board of Examiners...’ Order is signed by ‘order of Maj. Gen. Pickett’ and recorded by Robert Bright, with marking (not signature) of Brig. Gen. J.L. Kemper at bottom. Document bears War Records ‘COPIED’ handstamp on reverse. Aging & soiling. Good & historical.

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1864 EXTENSIVE COLLECTION OF CIVIL WAR BULLETS .............................................................. PH $500-700

RARE 4-page handwritten letter (undated), titled ‘Memo,’ written entirely in hand of Varina Davis (wife, signing as ‘Jefferson Davis’), remembering the war in first person and extolling the virtues and character of Custis Lee, Gen Robert E. Lee’s son. ‘When the seat of Government of the Confederate States was removed to Richmond, I selected G.W.C. Lee as one of the top two Aids de Camp allowed for the President... ...I formed a high estimate of his capacity as a soldier...’ Document has chipping along one edge, which does not affect legibility in any way. Fine. (Accom-panied by complete transcript and University Archives LOA)

Extensive collection of 33 Civil War bullets, various sizes, dug out from Civil War battle sites. Includes: .44 cal. Bartholow, Colt, Hayes, Sage & Hazard; .69 cal. round ball, Prussian & plug base 3-ringer; .58 cal. Williams Cleaner, three-ringer & Washington arsenal star base; .54 cal. ringtail Sharps, Merrill carbine & dish base Burnside carbine, presented in handsome display case, accompanied by complete list. Great variety w/ scarcer types. Fine. 662

D 1865 CIVIL WAR AMNESTY OATH ................. PH $1500-2500

Eight weeks after Lincoln’s assassination, President Andrew Johnson issued a ‘Proclamation of Amnesty.’ Arkansan John Thompson signed this ‘Amnesty Oath’ swearing he will ‘support all laws and proclamations which have been made during the existing rebellion with reference to the emancipation of slaves – so help me God.’ Partly printed document measuring 8x6¼”, from Columbia County, AR, dated Dec 18, 1865, completed by clerk of the circuit court. Printed text matches the required text as approved by President Johnson in May 1865. Two ink stains, fine condition. (University Archives LOA). 663

664

1865 UNION SOLDIER DIARY, ‘LAST NIGHT PRES LINCOLN WAS ASSASSINATED’ ........... PH $750-1000

Fascinating 1865 56th PA Infantry soldier’s dark brown leather diary belonging to John M. Sloan of Company D, 4¼”x6¾”, with approx 28 pages of entries & 18 pages of notes, all in soldier’s hand, spanning, entirety of his four-month service, March 15-July 7, 1865. Journal filled with outstanding content, including Lincoln’s assassination, death of their Colonel and hardships of the soldiers’ long march. In small part: ‘March 15, 1865 entered the Union Army at Clarien in the way of a draft... Sat [April] 15th...Last night President Lincoln was assassinated...Booth was the villain who did the act... 26th [April]... ’ Much, much more, and accompanied by full transcript. Fine and highly desirable.

– WORLD WAR I – AMERICAN 668 /D 1962 WILLIAM C. LAMBERT WWI ACE SIGNED NOTE & PHOTOGRAPHS .................................... PH $200-300

Interesting correspondence from World War I flying ace William C. Lambert (1894-1982). Considered second-ranked Ace behind Rickenbacker, via Canada he flew for the British in WWI and received the Distinguished Flying Cross from the Prince of Wales. Lambert responds to request for photographs from a Mr. Carisella by sending two B&W reprints from his negatives. One shows Lambert standing by airplane, marked in his own hand ‘Training in Canada/Early 1917’; second shows Lambert standing on country road in uniform, marked ‘Scotland/Late 1917.’ Short handwritten note dated April 28, 1962, accompanies, signed ‘W.C. Lambert’ at bottom. Envelope with stamp included, postmarked Ironton, Ohio, Lambert’s hometown. Very fine.

– WORLD WAR II – M AGA ZINES 669

1930s-40s WORLD WAR II VINTAGE MAGAZINES LOT ....................................................................... PH $700-900

Large group of World War II-era magazines and publicationa, mostly published by the United States or Great Britain, with some German propaganda as well. British magazines include: 21 different issues of the British Naval Air magazine 'Neptune,' including first issue; 5 'World War' and 2 'War Aces' magazine groups issued by the United States; 4 large issues of the 'Illustrated London News'; 18 issues of British-issued 'War In Pictures'; 86 issues of 'Facts In Review,' published by German Library of Information in the United States (a front for Nazi German propaganda); a few one-off American magazines such as 'Hitler and Stalin: The Murder Men and Their Plot to Rape the World - Uncensored!,' 'Hitler Doomed to Madness' and the anti-Nazi U.S. publication 'Treason Inc.: The Enemy Within.' Handful of British propaganda publications as well. More than 150 total items. Mixed condition as expected. Some rather scarce items.

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Autographed letter (3 pages, 5"x8") signed ‘W.T. Sherman General’ on ‘Headquarters Army of the United States’ lined letterhead. Sherman wrote to Joseph Shepard (in part): ‘Mrs. Bowman has kindly sent me your letter...with the map and various newspaper slips, illustration of your proposition to build an inland canal from the mouth of the Rio Grande to Port Royal, SC. Of course here I have the opportunity of watching the various schemes which are daily passed on the attention of Congress...’ Very intriguing and ambitious plan! Nice signature, amazing content. Minor, fixable fold separations nowhere near autograph. (University Archives LOA)

D 1865 PERSONAL LETTERS WITH WARTIME CONTENT ........................................................... PH $750-1000

Three letters written to major New York photographer Charles D. Fredricks (1823-1894), who had introduced carte de visite photographs to the United States in 1859. Includes: (1) Letter from Henry A. Avery to Fredricks in Havana, Cuba, dated March 15, 1865, from New York. On ‘Chas. D. Fredricks & Co.’ stationery. ‘The fact is my friend this war is virtually over. The armies of the Government are walking all over the south.’ and some advice on currency transactions. (2) Henry A. Avery to Cuba again, dated April 5, 1865, New York. ‘Richmond, Petersburg, and almost every other place south is in possession of the Government and Grant and his army in full pursuit of Lee who is retreating on the run leaving all sorts of things behind him. The war is almost finished and peace will no doubt soon be established.’ (3) from Louise B. Fredricks (1839-1918), his wife, dated April 11, 1865, from Summit, NJ, to Cuba. Lightly creased. Fine condition. In part, ‘What do you think of the news now? Lee has surrendered, and we are to have peace at last...’ Interesting family & business perspectives on the close of War. (University Archives LOA). 665

667 /D 1873 WILLIAM T. SHERMAN, SIGNED HANDWRITTEN LETTER REGARDING RECONSTRUCTION ........................................................................... PH $1000-1500

D 1865 VIRGINIA AMNESTY OATH .................... PH $1500-2000

Partly printed document signed ‘X’, titled ‘Office of Notary Public/Office Provost Marshal,/Amnesty Oath.’ The oath in full reads ‘I, Thomas Harris of Augusta County, Va, do solemnly swear, in the presence of Almighty God, that I will henceforth faithfully support, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States, and the Union of the States thereunder, and that I will, in like manner, abide by and faithfully support all laws and proclamations which have been made during the existing rebellion with reference to the emancipation of slaves, so help me God.’ Dated July 7, 1865, at Staunton, VA, also signed by notary public. Some edge wear and repaired tears, fine. (University Archives LOA).

D 1870 JEFFERSON DAVIS (BY VARINA DAVIS), SIGNED FOUR-PAGE HANDWRITTEN LETTER .......... PH $1500-2000

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662

664

663

665

666

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669X 667

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670 /D 1930s-70s AUTOGRAPHS OF FLYING ACES & MEDAL OF HONOR WINNERS ............................ PH $500-700

Group of 42 autographs on various documents, majority World War II flying aces, with some WWI and Korean aviators as well as Congressional Medal of Honor winners. Some more valuable signatures include Charles MacDonald (TLS), Royal N. Baker (signed questionnaire & TLS) and Gerhard Barkhorn (TLS); other signatures include Medal of Honor Winners Richard Sorenson, Christian Schilt (Nicaragua), Sydney Gumpertz (WWI), John Mackenzie, Jim Howard and George McMurtry (WWI). A couple WWII foreigners include Calvin Gray of New Zealand and Witold Urbanowicz of Poland. Documents include handwritten notes, typed letters signed, filled-out questionnaires for the American Fighter Aces Associations, signed photographs and cut signatures. Overall very fine condition.

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1930s-40s VINTAGE WORLD WAR II PAMPHLETS & LITERATURE ........................................................ PH $600-800

More than 60 small books and pamphlets, mostly published by either the United States or Great Britain, regarding various facets of World War II, the years leading up to the great conflict and postwar outlook. Most of the American titles issued by US Military 'GI Roundtable' series with titles such as 'Can the Germans Be Re-Educated' and 'Will There Be Work For All?'; also a half-dozen 'Pocket Guides' to various countries given to U.S. military personnel in their recovery of occupied nations (Burma, Italy, Norway, others). British publications run the gamut of propaganda subjects from life during wartime Britain, Winston Churchill, British-German relations, anti-Hitler pamphlets and the German invasion and occupation of Poland. Also includes some 1930s German and Italian propaganda pamphlets issued by their front organizations in the United States, the German and Italian Libraries of Information (Propaganda), including titles 'Werkstoffe: Miracles of German Chemistry,' 'Italy and the Suez Canal' and 'Britain's Designs on Norway.' Other small book subjects here include the Low Countries & contemporaneous histories of the War. Interesting lot.

1940s PRATT & WHITNEY R-4360 WASP MAJOR ENGINE ................................................................................. PH $35,000-50,000

Never used, large 28-cylinder supercharged air cooled four-row radial piston aircraft engine (about 96½” long, 55" diameter) designed and built during WWII. It was last of Pratt & Whitney Wasp family, and culmination of its maker’s piston engine technology, but war was over before it could power airplanes into combat. It did, however, power many of last generation of large piston-engined aircraft before turbojet and turboprop took over. As with most Pratt & Whitney engines, it’s heavy, probably over 3500 lbs. Great piece of WWII aircraft history. Ex-Dr. Lonnie Hammargren collection.

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676X

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673 / 1943 PT-109 CREW & RELATED AUTOGRAPHS ON COVERS, W/ JAPANESE NAVIGATOR ........ PH $300-400

Group of 12 covers and one card (1962-67), all autographed and related to John F. Kennedy’s command of the ‘PT-109’ torpedo boat. Includes 6 of 11 survivors who were on board at the time the ship was rammed; Edmund Drewitch and Maurice Kowal, who both served with Kennedy on ‘PT-109,’ but were not on board when destroyed; Paul B. Fay, Jr., close friend of Kennedy’s; Lt. A.R. Evans, an Australian who played a significant role in Kennedy’s rescue; and Lt. Nakajima Goru, a navigation officer on the ship that rammed the ‘PT-109’ (cover and card). Covers include FDCs and USS John F. Kennedy commissioning. Important and nearly impossible to duplicate lot. Very fine. 674

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677 / 1945 DWIGHT D EISENHOWER CENSORS OWN LETTER TO MAMIE ........................................... PH $900-1200

Cover addressed to ‘Mrs. Dwight D. Eisenhower, from Dwight D. Eisenhower, APO 757 (Frankfurt, Germany), signed ‘Dwight D. Eisenhower’ in left portion between typed ‘Censored by:’ and ‘General of the Army, U.S. Army,’ back flap imprinted ‘Head-quarters / U.S. Forces, European Theater / Office of the Com-manding General.’ Cover slit open neatly at top. No postal markings. Full signature by Eisenhower as general in a likely attempt at humor. Very fine. (University Archives LOA) 678 /D 1940s-60s U.S. GENERALS TYPED SIGNED LETTERS LOT W/ MARSHALL, CLARK .......... PH $750-1000

1945-95 IWO JIMA FLAG RAISING AUTOGRAPHS W/SOUSLEY ......................................................... PH $500-700

Autograph grouping centered around raising of the U.S. flag at Iwo Jima on February 23rd, 1945. Five autographs here includes ULTRA-RARE cut signature from flag raiser PFC Franklin Sousley, who died less than a month after the iconic photograph was taken. Other autographed items include two signatures from another participant in raising the flag, the only Naval corpsman in the group, John Bradley – a cut signature and a small ALS. Finally, two items from the photographer himself, Joe Rosenthal, a cut signature inscribed ‘Iwo Jima / (Flag Raising) 2-23-45’ and a First Day Cover commemorating the 50th Anniver of V.J. day (1995). 675

2000s MEDAL OF HONOR WINNERS SIGNED IWO JIMA FLAG RAISING PHOTO ..................... PH $200-300

B&W glossy photo (14"x11") of iconic image signed in purple Sharpie by Hershel Williams, Jack Lucas and George Wahlen, last three surviving Medal of Honor winners from battle of Iwo Jima at time of signing. Bold signatures. 676 / 1945 JOHN H. BRADLEY AUTOGRAPHED IWO JIMA COVERS (x4) ...................................... PH $150-250

Group of 4 sealed covers, each bearing 3¢ Iwo Jima stamp (two sideways), tied by bold blue ‘John H. Bradley’ autograph. Bradley, the only Navy man in the group, is second figure from right. His autograph is typically fairly difficult and lists on FDC at $200. (Sanders Guide $800) Saint Louis, Missouri

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Several autographed items by various World War II Generals, mostly typed signed letters (TLS), with a few other autographed items. Some notable items: TLS by Gen George C. Marshall, dated Feb 20, 1956; TLS by Gen J.M. Wainwright, dated Sept 30, 1945; TLS by Gen Mark Clark when he was President of the Citadel, dated Sept 24, 1955; and a B&W postcard featuring Jimmy Doolittle, signature very faded. Other notable autographs from Generals: Courtney Hodges (TLS), Omar Bradley (TLS, x2), Jacob Devers (TLS), Paul Williams (TLS), Lewis Brereton (ALS and TLS), Matthew Ridgeway (ALS and TLS), James Gavin (TLS, x3!), J.M. Swing (TLS), Maxwell Taylor (TLS), William Lee (LS), George Kenney (TLS and cut) and Hap Arnold (page). Total of 22 signatures!

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Group of 10 signed covers from crewmen aboard the ‘Enola Gay’ and ‘Bockscar,’ the B-29s that dropped atom bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. ‘Enola Gay’ signatures include Tibbets, Ferebee, Beser, Caron, Van Kirk and Nelson. ‘Bockscar’ signatures include Sweeney, Olivi, Beahan and Kurarek. All in excellent condition. 680

681

688

1945 SIGNED CARDS BY HIROSHIMA/NAGASAKI ATOMIC BOMBER CREWS (x24) ....................... PH $300-400

Group of 24 items signed from crewmen aboard ‘Enola Gay’ and ‘Bockscar,’ the B-29s that dropped atom bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Includes Tibbets (x9), Albury, Beahan (x2), Sweeney (x2), Ferebee, Nelson and Olivi (x8). Most in very fine condition.

689 / 1954 ‘REACH FOR THE SKY’ BY PAUL BRICKHILL SIGNED BY DOUGLAS BADER .......................... PH $100-150

Douglas Bader, famed legless pilot of WWII signed book on first page in black fountain pen. Book is in somewhat worn and damaged condition. Still a useful signature that might be removed and mounted with some of the fascinating photos. 690

683

691 /D 1962 DOUGLAS MACARTHUR TYPED, SIGNED PERSONAL LETTER ........................................... PH $500-700

Short typed letter on bond paper (7"x9"), dated Dec 18, 1962, signed with full signature in fountain pen. Very fine and scarce. 692 /D 1962 DOUGLAS MACARTHUR SIGNED RESOLUTION COVER ......................................... PH $200-300

Hand-drawn cachet with Aug 1, 1962, Washington, DC, postmark and striking diagonal MacArthur signature below stamp area in dark blue fountain pen. Cover marked passage of ‘Engrossed Congress Resolution’ and subsequent visit to Washington by MacArthur to receive overdue official congressional ‘Thank You,’ authorized by Kennedy. Very fine.

1945 PHOTOS SIGNED BY HIROSHIMA/NAGASAKI BOMBER CREWMEN (x11) ................................. PH $300-400

Group of 11 B&W 5"X7" glossy photos each signed by a crewman of either the ‘Enola Gay’ or ‘Bockscar,’ the two B-29s that dropped atom bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. ‘Enola Gay’ signatures include Tibbets, Ferebee, Van Kirk, Beser, Caron, Duzenbury and Lewis, and from ‘Bockscar,’ signatures include Sweeney, Olivi, Beahan and Albury. One inscribed, all fine.

1960s DOUGLAS MCARTHUR SIGNED STAMP ............................................................................... PH $200-300

Bold signature across South Moluccas Cinderella and card (3½”x2½”) upon which Cinderella is affixed.

682 / 1945 SIGNED COVERS BY HIROSHIMA/NAGASAKI ATOMIC BOMBER CREWS (x33) ....................... PH $300-400

Group of 33 covers signed from crewmen aboard the ‘Enola Gay’ and ‘Bockscar,’ the B-29s that dropped atom bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Includes: Tibbets (x12), Beahan (x2), Sweeney (x8), Beser (x2), Ferebee (x4), Caron and Olivi (x4). Most in very fine condition.

1953 SILK AVIATORS MAP ....... View photo online $150-250

Three early 1950s topographic maps printed on silk for light weight and emergency use by military aviators. Approx 24"x40". Includes Archangel’sk, Helsinki & AL Jauf. Some paper adherence to Helsinki item, otherwise appear fine.

1945 SIGNED ITEMS BY HIROSHIMA/NAGASAKI ATOMIC BOMBER CREWS (x40) ....................... PH $300-400

Group of 40 items signed from crewmen aboard the ‘Enola Gay’ and ‘Bockscar,’ the B-29s that dropped atom bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Includes photos, ALS letters and miscellaneous. Many represented here including Tibbets, Ferebee, Caron, Olivi and more. Most in very fine condition.

1940s JIMMY DOOLITTLE SIGNATURES (x49) ... PH $300-400

Group of 49 signatures of WWII Tokyo Raider Jimmy Doolittle on photos (x14), covers (x20) & other (x15). Photos range from 8"x10" to smaller and appears all items signed post-war. Very little duplication and majority in very fine & uninscribed condition.

679 / 1945 SIGNED COVERS BY HIROSHIMA/NAGASAKI ATOMIC BOMBER CREWS (x10) ....................... PH $300-400

693 /D 1963 DOUGLAS MACARTHUR SIGNED FDC .... PH $250-350

Very attractive Boerger cachet for 5¢ Flag issue, with MacArthur signature below flags in dark blue fountain pen. Very fine. FRENCH 694 / / / 1941-44 FRENCH PATRIOTIC/PROPAGANDA STAMPS & COVERS .......................................... PH $750-1000

Selection of eight (8) ‘Patriotic’ covers, most with 1942-44 Anti-Bolshevik Exposition cancels (various cities); plus about 40 French Legion stamps including Michel #II-V and VI-X, the latter also in sets with left labels and sets with right labels, plus a few duplicates. Interesting material, fresh, very fine. GERMAN

684 / 1978 ‘ENOLA GAY’ CREW MEMBER SIGNED FDC ....................................................................... PH $250-350

Bold signatures of Paul Tibbets (pilot), Tom Ferebee (bombardier), Theodore Van Kirk (navigator), George Caron (tail gunner) and Jacob Beser (radar counter measures) on 31¢ Wright Brothers postage stamp FDC. Very fine. 685 / 1980 ‘ENOLA GAY’ CREW MEMBER SIGNED FDC ....................................................................... PH $250-350

Bold signatures of Paul Tibbets (pilot), Tom Ferebee (bombardier), Theodore Van Kirk (navigator), George Caron (tail gunner) and Jacob Beser (radar counter measures) on 35¢ Glenn Curtis postage stamp FDC. Very fine. 686

1990s PAUL TIBBETS SIGNED PHOTOS (X2) ... PH $200-300

A B&W (8"x10") pair of similar photos of ‘Enola Gay’, each inscribed and signed in blue Sharpie by the pilot of the Hiroshima atomic bombing mission in 1945. Pristine.

1917 THREE POSTCARDS ADDRESSED TO JOSEPH GOEBBELS ........................................... PH $300-400

Three color postcards (3½”x5½”) postmarked 1917 addressed to future Nazi Minister of Propaganda Joseph Goebbels. Age toning and some corner wear, but no rips or tears. Very interesting group.

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681X

680X

682X

685

686X

683X

687X

689

691

690

694X

692 Saint Louis, Missouri

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698X

700X 699

701X

702

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1920s-40s COVERS TO NAZI LEADERS & NSDAP HEADQUARTERS ....................................................... $100-150

Selection of 18 covers: eight from the 1930s-40s addressed to Philipp Bouhler, Nazi leader who headed the Aktion T4 program that ‘euthanized’ more than 70,000 handicapped Germans; five covers from the 1920s to Max Amann, highranking Nazi (and personal friend of Hitler); the other five covers, 1920s, addressed to the NSDAP headquarters in Munich. Usual postal wear, overall fine to very fine. 697

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700

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703

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1923-39 HITLER PROPAGANDA PICTURE POSTCARDS .................................................... PH $1000-1500

Substantial group of 105 different B&W photos (each 3"x4½”) of Adolf Hitler and spans his time as Germany’s dominant figure. Photos age toned, but otherwise in fine condition. From Ukrainian MVD Archives (Ministry of Internal Affairs). 701

702

1930s ORIGINAL THIRD REICH YOUTH POSTER ............................................................................... PH $600-800

Sepia, black & red ‘Hitler Youth’ propaganda poster (23¼”x 15½”), printed in Berlin, reading ‘Kommt mit in die Kinderlandverschickung....’ Folded once horizontally and vertically, minor aging at edges and some fraying at bottom left. Rare.

703

1930s HITLER MINIATURE BOOKLETS (x10) ... PH $300-400

Group of 10 different miniature Third Reich booklets (1¼"x2") from the 1930s, devoted to War heroes. These were ornaments given to 'volunteered' citizens who were coerced to do menial labor such as street cleaning. String was attached to allow 'volunteers' to hang on Christmas trees. Other lots in this sale feature different sets. Used and all but one with string. 704

1930s HITLER MINIATURE BOOKLETS (x9) ..... PH $300-400

Group of 9 different miniature Third Reich booklets (1¼"x2") from the 1930s, devoted to War heroes. These were ornaments given to 'volunteered' citizens who were coerced to do menial labor such as street cleaning. String was attached to allow 'volunteers' to hang on Christmas trees. Other lots in this sale feature different sets. Used and all but two with string.

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1930s THIRD REICH WAR HEROES MINIATURE BOOKLETS (x10) ................................................. PH $300-400

Group of 10 different miniature Third Reich booklets (1¼"x2") from the 1930s, devoted to War heroes. These were ornaments given to 'volunteered' citizens who were coerced to do menial labor such as street cleaning. String was attached to allow 'volunteers' to hang on Christmas trees. Other lots in this sale feature different sets. Used and without string.

More than 60 war time items from SS soldier who was captured by Russians. Includes 50 feldpost covers from Front back to Germany, all SS mail, plus additional letters without covers. Also 11 postcards from Russian Gulag (Russian Red Cross mail), four documents and Hitler B&W photo card sent via SS mail. Very interesting and fine lot. 699

1930s-40s THIRD REICH STICK PINS ................ PH $250-350

Group of 28 German stick pins up to 2" in length. Includes various Third Reich symbols such as SS, Third Reich shield among others. Fine condition.

Collection of 48 picture postcards in a cover binder, nearly all with B&W images of Hitler, many of him as Chancellor, through his days as Fuhrer, a few with images relating to Hitler, such as his father or his father’s grave. Nearly all unused, maybe a few franked. Minor duplication, fresh, very fine material, many scarce items with individual retail values of $50 or more. 698 /D 1930s-40s SS SOLDIER’S ARCHIVE .................. PH $350-500

1933-45 ADOLF HITLER PHOTOS FROM UKRANIAN MVD ARCHIVES (x105) ................... PH $600-800

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705

708

706

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705

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1930s HITLER MINIATURE BOOKLETS (x6) ..... PH $200-300

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707

Group of 6 different miniature Third Reich booklets (1¼"x2") from the 1930s, devoted to Hitler, five with brown bottoms. These five are year dated, 1933-38. Sixth booklet is 'Song Book' that is a bit larger in size. We don't recall seeing these particular booklets before. These were given to 'volunteered' citizens who were coerced to do menial labor such as street cleaning. String was attached allowing 'volunteer' to hang them from Christmas trees. Used and all with string. 706

D 1930s-40s THIRD REICH SMALL GROUP OF PERSONAL ITEMS .............................................. PH $400-600

Interesting group of Nazi Third Reich-related personal items, includes: 3’ long black hatband for German seaman aboard battleship ‘Schlachtschiff Scharnhorft,’ excellent condition. Several small booklets including: a personal service book (‘Dienstbuch’), partially filled (Good); a ‘Sportabzeichen,’ which was an SA-issued booklet noting personal Sports badges awarded and, for this particular person’s booklet, a Bronze award was noted, dated 1938 (Excellent); another booklet, a membership book for the German paramilitary group ‘Der Stahlhelm’ or the ‘Steel Helmet, League of Frontline Soldiers,’ with personal information and stamps inside (Very Good); also a foldout postcard booklet featuring B&W photo postcards of Stuttgart; finally, a small bronze proficiency badge awarded to 16-year-old males.

1933 ‘DEUTSCHLAND ERWACHT’ GERMAN TOBACCO CARD ALBUM ................................... PH $200-300

Contains complete set of 227 cards with extensive text about Germany’s new Third Reich era. Embossed cover shows wear & binding slightly loose but intact. Insides are in very fine condition. 708

1930s DER DEUTSCHE AUTOMOBIL CLUB PENNANTS (x2) .................................................... PH $300-400

Two D.D.A.C. (Der Deutsche Automobil Club) pennants, each measuring 12½” long and 8" at their widest. One in better condition than the other. Made from heavy linen with hanging metal loops. Rare and fine.

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709X

711X

712X

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709

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714

German, World War II – Militaria, cont. 1930s-40s PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION COLLECTION ....................................................... PH $200-300

1939-43 NSDAP PROPAGANDA POSTERS (x4) ............................................................................... PH $400-600

Four bi-colored ‘Inspirational’ posters (each 9½”x13¾”), each with quotes from speeches or writings by Hitler (x3) or Goering. Published by Wocherspruch der NSDAP in Munich, and were issued weekly for display in public places. Aging, Goering faulty and one Hitler with tear, otherwise good condition for these.

Interesting collection of identification papers belonging to a German soldier named Egon Arenhold. Relates to Mr. Arenhold: a ‘Leistungsschein’ (Service Certificate), along with sleeve patch and photo; a ‘Fuhrerschein’ or Drivers’ License, with stamps and photo inside; a Wehrpass (draft card); a Reisepass (passport); a Kennkarte (identity card); a couple spare photos; and finally TLS written to family signed by the Obersleutnant. 710

714X

1935 ‘ADOLPH HITLER’ GERMAN TOBACCO CARD ALBUM ...................................................... PH $150-250

Contains complete set of 201 cards with extensive text. Cover is worn with broken side binding, inside in excellent condition. 711

1930s HITLER AND GOEBBELS ‘SPRICHT’ COLLECTION PHOTOS ....................................... PH $300-400

Two sets of 6 photographs taken from speeches given by Adolf Hitler and Joseph Goebbels. From the ‘Spricht’ series, these are B&W photo postcards each measuring 3½”x5½” showing Hitler and Goebbels in exaggerated poses obviously giving some glorious oratory. Each group housed within folding cover with a title on the front. Somewhat scarce. Postcards in fine condition. 712

1940s ‘ADOLF HITLER SPRICHT’ PROPAGANDA PICTURE POSTCARDS ....................................... PH $100-150

Five (5) out of set of 6 B&W picture postcards in original gray green folder. Postcards depict Hitler, in suit, in action speaking, attitudes. Very fine. 713

1938-40 NSDAP PROPAGANDA POSTERS (x5) ... PH $500-700

715

1940s SS PANZER DIVISION ‘WESTLAND’ ARMBAND ............................................................ PH $400-600

A 19" long black armband of 5th SS Panzer Division Wiking. Band specifically worn by the ‘Westland’ motorized infantry regiment, mostly recruits from Belgium and the Netherlands. In near pristine condition, still has original RZM labels on reverse. Very Rare in this condition. 716

1940 NSDAP PROPAGANDA POSTERS (x4) ..... PH $400-600

Four bi-colored ‘Inspirational’ posters (9½”x13¾”), three w/ quotes from speeches, writings or about Hitler and one by Clausewitz. Published by Wocherspruch der NSDAP in Munich in 1940 to 1941 period, and were issued weekly for display in public places. Edge wear on all, small edge creases, but good condition for these.

Five bicolored 'Inspirational' posters (each 9½"x13¾"), each with quotes from speeches or writings by Hitler. Published by Wocherspruch der NSDAP in Munich. These were issued weekly for display in public places. Some aging and occasional edge faults, but good condition for these. (800) 782-0066 • www.RegencySuperior.com

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719X

716X

721

722

720

723

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717

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1940 WILLRICH POSTCARDS (x30) W/ VINTAGE FOLIO BOOK ........................................................ PH $350-500

Stringed folio book titled ‘Schulsammlung des VDA 1940’ containing 30 different Willrich postcards. Some of these Third Reich propaganda cards (‘German Blood in all the World’) are more scarce than others, especially the first 20, which feature either German Military servicemen or German Empire civilians. Cards all unused in near pristine condition. Folio book good condition with only real issues around the corners; still original yarn; pages inside crisp with great corners. Beautifully put together despite the subject matter. 718

724 Estimate

720

Overall size including pin is 3½”x1½”, and bears Luftwaffe Eagle insignia. Fine condition. 721

722

723

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Three (3) rings (each 1" diameter), all from ‘Nordland’ SS Regiment, each with different design. This regiment consisted of volunteers from Europe. Shields on each depict country of origin of volunteer including GERMANY, ICELAND and NORWAY. Fine condition. 724

Group of 80 B&W photos (each 3¼”x4½”) depicting Iron Cross winners and/or Luftwaffe Aces. Some aging but in fine condition otherwise. Appears to be all different. From Ukrainian MVD Archives (Ministry of Internal Affairs).

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1940s SILVER GERMAN MILITARY RINGS ....... PH $300-400

Three (3) rings (each 1" diameter). Includes SS Divisions ‘Totenkopf’ & ‘Viking’, and Waffen SS Assault. Fine condition.

1940s SS DIVISION ‘TOTENKOPF’ WRISTWATCH ............................................................................... PH $250-350

1940S LUFTWAFFE ACES & IRON CROSS WINNERS PHOTOS .............................................. PH $400-600

1940s SILVER GERMAN MILITARY RINGS ....... PH $300-400

Three (3) rings (each 1" diameter). Includes SS, SS Division ‘Hitlerjugend’ and ‘Hitlerjugend’ leader. Fine condition.

B&W dial (1¼” diameter) with ‘Totenkopf’ title and ‘Skull & Bones’ symbols on face. Band has been replaced with one of more modern style. Watch works but tested only briefly. 719

1940s SILVER LUFTWAFFE FEMALE PILOT BROOCH ............................................................... PH $200-300

1940S SS DIVISION ‘DAS REICH’ TEA SPOON SET ............................................................................... PH $200-300

Six (6) tea spoons housed in spoon set box (7"x4"x1½”) with working clasp. Box slotted for six spoons so set is complete. Each spoon has ‘SS-Reich’ engraved in black on handle. Signs of wear and use, box with wear and soiling.

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730

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1940s SS MEMBER PHOTOS FROM UKRAINIAN MVD ARCHIVES ................................................... PH $350-500

Three Nazi-era German cigarette card albums, all complete. First titled ‘Wie die Ostmark ihre Befreiung erlebte’ contains dozens of pasted-in cigarette cards commemorating much German heritage but also serving as Nazi propaganda with many featuring Hitler. Cover damaged a little but inside well kept. Next album titled ‘Die Deutsche Wehrmacht’ features more than 270 color cigarette cards, mostly excellent condition, with German military subjects such as Armor, Infantry, Artillery, Submarines, Cavalry and more. Album itself very good, with only minor corner damage. Third album titled ‘Deutsche Reichsmarine’ features couple hundred pasted cards w/ German Naval subjects. Some foxing along cover, some inside pages a little worn, but cards generally fine. Nice trio.

Good group of 65 apparently all different B&W photos (each 3"x4½”) of both SS Officers and men. Photos with some age toning, fine condition. From Ukrainian MVD Archives (Ministry of Internal Affairs). 726

1940s SS-TOTENKOPF CIGARETTE CASE ...... PH $200-300

Silver colored metal cigarette case (4"x3"), with functioning snap latch, bearing front engraving in bronze color of ‘Death Head’ & ‘SS-Totenkopfuerbaende.’ Aging and soiling, good to very good condition. 727

1910s-40s COLLECTION OF GERMAN MEDALS (x14) ...................................................................... PH $200-300

Fourteen (14) German medals, mostly WWII-era, includes: Cross of Honor for Combatants (x7), one with an Awards document; Cross of Honor for Non-Combatants (x2); hollow-backed Wound Badges (2); Narvik Sleeve Shield in Gold; plus World War I German medals (x2). Nice little collection! 728

1940s GERMAN ACES AUTOGRAPH LOT ........ PH $500-700

Group of 11 autographed items from German flying Aces, mostly from World War II. Pilot autographs include signed photos: Adolph Galland (x2), Herbert Ihlefeld, Gerhard Barkhorn, Gunther Rall, Peter Eder, Wolfgang Spate (ALS, x2), Hans Ulrich Rudel (signed envelope), Johannes Steinhoff and Hans von der Osten. Osten is the only ace found in this lot from WWI, all the rest from WWII. Barkhorn’s signature is quite Rare.

730

1941-42 GERMAN OFFICER’S PHOTO ARCHIVE ............................................................................... PH $400-600

Close to 200 B&W photos (about 3½x2¼”) all housed in photo album with gold embossing reading ‘Kriegserinnerungen 1941/42/I.R. 318/Regt. Truppen’ that belonged to regiment commander (rank of Colonel in this case). Very interesting photos, many from Ukraine depicting Third Reich troops and at least one depicting Ukrainian Jews. Excellent condition.

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732X

734

736X

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731

1942-44 COVERS & CARDS FRANKED W/ PRIVATE PERFINS ............................................... PH $300-400

1942 TWO DIFFERENT PROPAGANDA CARDS ............................................................................... PH $200-300

Two German propaganda cards: (1) German Feldpost ‘Wert Keinen Pfennig’ Churchill card postmarked 5/22/42 Hildesheim, Nazi administration handstamp at left, addressed to an SS officer with handwritten note on reverse, very fine; and (2) British propaganda card ‘Drucksache’ imprint, caricaturing Robert Ley, head of German Labor Front, 1933-45, card with text and photo of Ley, franked with British fake Hitler Head 12pf brown (Michel #23 forgery), unused, very fine. 733

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734 /D 1944 ERWIN ROMMEL SIGNED DOCUMENT ... PH $300-400

German Field Marshall Erwin Rommel, a.k.a. ‘The Desert Fox,’ signed typed and hand-written document. Document written in German is memo announcing birth of a son named Adolf to Capt Freiherr von Epp, signed at bottom in black crayon by Rommel. Document measures 8¼”x8¾”, undated. Very Fine condition. 735

1944 COVER FROM BRANDENBURG PENITENTIARY .............................. View photo online

736 / 1970s LENI RIEFENSTAHL SIGNED PHOTO CARDS (x2) .......................................................... PH $400-600

Two cards, each with bold signature in black ink. One is portrait (6¼”x4¼”), other depicts Riefenstahl as film director (4¼”x 6¼”). She was photographer, actress & film director and was Hitler’s favorite. Excellent quality. RUSSIAN 737 /D 1950 MARSHAL ZHUKOV SIGNED DOCUMENT WITH UNUSUAL NOTATION ................................ PH $250-350

Three books from Third Reich era. Highlight is very nice edition of the official book of the ‘1933 Nurnberg Nazi Rally,’ with many B&W pictures inside and crisp pages–only real damage is to front cover lower-right corner. Also, an account of German war in the Balkans titled ‘Balkenkruez uber Wustensand’ from publisher Stalling, in 1943; inside color pictures are excellent, condition good except for cover corners. Finally, Nazi propaganda songbook titled ‘Neues Deutschland,’ in fair condition with tattered Horst Wessel Marsch insert.

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Promotional document (11½”x7½”) pre-printed and typed, issued to Major N.P. Veklich, second in command of antiaircraft artillery division to rank of lieutenant-colonel. However, Zhukov, famous Soviet WWII commander, writes in blue pencil ‘Don’t promote to the next rank until he cleans up his act. Zhukov. December 22, 1950.’ Most unusual statement to be placed on this type of document. Veklich’s photo detached from document front. Scarce and bold signature.

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Cover from Brandenburg Penitentiary franked with 12pf Hitler tied with 8/16/44 Brandenburg (Havel) cds, to Bohemia, with censored letter enclosure, address label strip removed, otherwise very fine. Very scarce item.

1933-43 THIRD REICH BOOKS WITH ‘NURNBERG 1933’ ............................................... PH $250-350

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Four covers and parcel card franked with 9 Hitler Heads, each with private perfins. One cover oversized (10"x13"), red printed address and instructions including ‘Bahnhofsbrief!’ at top, franked with 20pfr blue pair perfins tied with oval 1942 ‘Berlin-Wurzburg Bahnpost postmark; parcel card franked with Hitler 1rm & 5pf singles, ‘KB’ (Kaut-Bullinger) perfins; one cover from Austria to Portugal franked with Hitler 20pf & 5pf singles, ‘W.M.’ (Werner Weltmode return address handstamp on back) perfins; two other domestic covers with perfins identifiable by printed return address lower left. Very fine and scarce group. 732

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Large stock of more than 4,250 Military related covers, mostly from the 1990s Military Missions, although there are some earlier covers as well. Each cover individually sleeved & retail priced ready for sale. Housed in 11 sturdy cover boxes. Includes dozens of U.S. ship covers from the 1920s. There are covers from all over the World, although representation from the U.S. is heaviest. Covers include APOs, FPOs, Field post offices, hundreds of ship cancels and much more. Among those Missions specifically represented in quantity are Operations Desert Storm, Provide Comfort, Southern Watch and others. Also covers from missions in Subic Bay, Zaire Rebellion, Cyprus, Golan Heights, Cuba, Haiti, Somalia and much, much more. Vast majority of covers individually sleeved and priced, with moderate duplication of many. Valuable stock for the military specialist or dealer. Very fine. 741

738

1920s-90s LARGE HOLDING OF MILITARY RELATED COVERS, MOSTLY 1990s ...................................... $2500-3500

1960s-70s GENERALS SIGNED PHOTO LOT W/ WESTMORELAND .......................................... PH $600-800

Large lot of 41 color 8"x10" photographs featuring U.S. Generals and Admirals from the Vietnam era, all autographed by pictured officer. Nearly all, some of which are mounted on cardboard, carry inscription thanking autograph seeker, Henry ‘Gil’ Gilliam; the mounted ones, just under a third, have signature and inscription on the cardboard and not the photo. Highlights include photo mounted on cardboard of the commander of the U.S. Military operations in the Vietnam War, General William C. Westmoreland, inscribing his signature in the margin “with best wishes” to Henry Gilliam, dating in July 1970; also another photo mounted on cardboard featuring Chief of Naval Operations during the war, Admiral Thomas Moorer, also signed and inscribed in cardboard margin below his photo; finally, the first African-American U.S. General Benjamin O. Davis signed on his own photo ‘To Gil with Best Wishes / Ben Davis.’ Many other U.S. Generals and Admirals here. Worth a look.

1910s-50s MILTARIA CONSIGNMENT BALANCE, CARTOONS, PROPAGANDA, BOOKLETS ................ $400-600

A cornucopia of mostly WWII collectibles, includes pamphlets, manuals, cartoons and much more. One of the more interesting pieces is a 10"x14" vintage Scrap Book with printed title 'Cartoons' on front, showcasing various English and American newspaper cartoons from the WWII era, with approximately 170 cartoons pasted inside. Also includes various wartime atlases of German-occupied Europe, Japan-occupied SE Asia and a 'Global Atlas of the World at War.' Other items include: U.S. War Department issued 'Recognition Pictorial Manual' (spotter guide) for recognizing aircraft of various nations, friend and foe; folder full of United Nations publications from the dawn of its formation; 'Report to the Nation, American Preparation for War (from 'Office of Facts and Figures'); couple of Danish newspapers and ' 'Why the British People Fight'; and 7 booklets on the War and Canada, Netherlands East Indies, Belgium (2 different), Belgian Congo and Norway, plus 'The Night of the Army' (Canada). Finally, a 1940 edition of art book titled 'Caspar David Friedrich: His Life and Work,' commonly used by Nazi propagandists at the time. Overall used condition. A great starter collection of World War II ephemera, with some rather scarce items.

– OTHER, MILITARIA – 739

Collection of 26 covers in an album, all but a few addressed to Lieutenant/Captain Buchanan Dugan of the 3rd & 7th Cavalry while stationed in the USA and deployed to Cuba around the same time as Teddy Roosevelt’s ‘Rough Riders.’ Captain Dugan was stationed at various places in the U.S. Cancellations include Jefferson Barracks, MO, Essex Junction, VT, a few different St. Louis, MO cancels and receiving cds from Fort Sheridan, IL, Jefferson Barracks, MO, Macon, GA, Huntsville, AL, & Pinar Del Rio, Cuba. Also a couple covers with Transit cds, a few covers with auxiliary markings & 2 mourning covers. Interesting group. Expect some usual cover flaws, overall fine to very fine.

– AMERICAN – 742 /D 1820 LETTER SIGNED BY JOSEPH HOPKINSON, JURIST ............. PH $100-150

One-page letter (about 192x245mm) handwritten and signed by Joseph Hopkinson, dated March 29, 1820, at Bordentown (NJ). A lawyer and trustee of the University of Pennsylvania, Hopkinson moved to Bordentown in 1820 from Philadelphia, where he had also been a U.S. Congressman. Letter mentions some speeches in Trenton and a case before the ‘Orphan’s Court.’ Fine to very fine.

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743

746

747

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D 1844 ELECTIONS OF 1840 & 1844 VOTE TALLY CHART FOR VAN BUREN, POLK ETC ............... PH $500-700

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745 /D/ 1933-67 SELECTION OF MOSTLY POLITICAL AUTOGRAPHS ..................................................... PH $400-600

Vintage Presidential election tally chart comparing the 1840 and 1844 election results. Manuscript anonymous document measures 7¼”x12¼” with six columns labeled States, Van Buren, Harrison, Polk, Clay and Electors. A couple states misspelled, results give popular & electoral vote tallies. Few light stains, fine. Interesting piece of political ephemera. (University Archives LOA).

Unusual and useful grouping of about 30 items, ranging from autograph cuts and calling cards to typed letters signed. Although most are political (executive and cabinet), there are other related areas, as well as a few unidentified. We did note Andrew Mellon (on a block of stamps), Mamie Eisenhower (on interesting typed letter), Postmaster General James Farley (x2, typed letter and signed card), Henry Morgenthau, Cordell Hull, Harold Ickes, W.M. Green (labor, x2), Hugo Black, Henry Kissinger and many more. Overall fine with interesting content. 746

1946 FIORELLO LA GUARDIA SIGNATURE ON BLOCK OF STAMPS ................................................. PH

$100

A MINT never hinged left margin block of 3 stamps from San Marino, which honors the United Nations (Scott #257 catalog value $60). New York City Mayor La Guardia signature in selvage in black ink. He was mayor until 1945, the stamps were issued in 1946 and he died in 1947. Very fine. 747 /D 1958 ELEANOR ROOSEVELT SIGNED LETTER .... PH $200-300

Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt wrote this two short page note to Ralph Cunfer, President of the Young Democrats shortly before his resignation. Two pages on her 6"x7" letterhead. Horizontal mailing fold and signature in blue fountain pen. Very fine. 748 /D 1961 LEE HARVEY OSWALD SIGNED LETTER, SENT FROM SOVIET UNION .................... PH $10,000-15,000

744

D 1848 POLLBOOK FOR ZACHARY TAYLOR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION & REFERENDUM QUESTIONS ..................................................... PH $3000-4000

Ten pages from poll-book for Meredosia Precinct in Illinois, for 1848 elections. Five blue sheets list the names of 220 citizens who voted for proposed Electors for each party, showing 125 for the Cass and Butler ticket versus 92 for Zachary Taylor and Fillmore, and just three votes for Van Buren and Adams. Several names with Abraham Lincoln association including O.H. Browning and A.G. Henry. Usual vertical fold, quite clean. Additional six white pages of poll sheets from the March 6, 1848 election at the same precinct, with voting for the state constitution (passed), a new mill tax, and most significantly, ‘For the Article in relation to Colored Persons.’ These last sheets include the affidavits of the Clerks of the Election certifying that all was correct. Usual folds fine condition. Provenance King Hostick Historical Documents. (University Archives LOA).

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Two-page handwritten letter from Kennedy assassin Lee Harvey Oswald to his brother Robert. Sent from the USSR, dated Nov 30, 1961, Lee tells of waiting for [exit] visas for himself and his new wife Marina, of gift packages he sent, and requests that he send him ‘a football (they only have round ones here)...these Russians seem interested in learning how to play...together we’ll show them a little bit of American sport.’ Letter was Warren Commission Exhibit No. 308 as pictured on pages 849-50, Volume XVI of the Warren Commission Hearings. Very fine. (University Archives LOA).

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750

751

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American – Political, cont. 749 / /D 1961-63 KENNEDY’S ‘NEW FRONTIER’ CABINET SIGNED COVERS/LETTERS ............................. PH $900-1200

Useful grouping of 17 covers and 2 letters, covering Kennedy’s original cabinet and replacements. Of particular note is presence of Robert Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson and Adlai Stevenson signatures. All original members on matching Dec. 18, 1961, ‘swearing-in’ covers with Goldey cachets, with President Kennedy (signed by brother Ted), VP Johnson, Atty Gen Robert Kennedy, Sec. of State Dean Rusk, Sec. of Treas C. Douglas Dillon, Sec of Defence Robert S. MacNamara, PMG J. Edward Day, Sec of Interior Udall, Ambassador to U.N. Stevenson, Sec. of Agr Orville Freeman, Sec. of Labor Arthur Goldberg, Sec. of Health Ribicoff and Sec. of Commerce Hodges. Also includes (with different cachets) Cabinet replacements Sec. of Health Celebreeze (Aug. 20, 1962), Sec. of Labor W. Willard Wirtz (Sept 6, 1962), Sec. of Commerce Franklin D Roosevelt Jr. (Feb. 13, 1963) & PMG John Gronouski (Sept. 3, 1963). Letters include Edwin Guthman (for Robert Kennedy) and typed, signed letter for Roosevelt. 750 / 1961 JACQUELINE KENNEDY SIGNED COVER AS FIRST LADY ................................................... PH $500-700

Cover postmarked Christmas Day 1961 with printed cachet. Kennedy signed below stamp area in delicate hand. Extremely attractive showpiece. Very fine. 751 / 1961 JACQUELINE KENNEDY SIGNED SUB LAUNCH COVER AS FIRST LADY ..................... PH $350-500

Cover postmarked May 8, 1962, Groton, CT, with special cachet for launch of ‘USS Lafayette,’ for which Mrs. Kennedy was sponsor. Kennedy signed below stamp area in flowing hand. Fine.

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752 /D/ 1961-64 KENNEDY ERA GOVERNORS, OFFICIALS, W/ TRUMAN & GOLDWATER ........ PH $250-350

About a dozen autographed covers and several accompanying typed letters, signed by governors and secretaries. Includes Past President Harry S Truman (signing across stamp); handdrawn cachet with handsome Barry Goldwater signature; Governors John Volpe (MA), J. Millard Tawes (with TLS, MD), Nelson A. Rockefeller (NY), William Scranton (PA), Price Daniel (TX), Allen M Rosellini (WA); John M. McCormack (with TLS, Speaker of the House), Clinton Anderson (NM), Samuel N. Friedl (with TLS, MD) and Carl Hayden (AZ). Very fine and scarce. 753 /D/ 1962 J. EDGAR HOOVER TYPED LETTER SIGNED, AUTOGRAPHED COVER ..................... PH $150-250

Group of 4 items (2 autographed), includes one-page typed letter, signed, on FBI letterhead (Oct. 25, 1962), 4¢ Flag FDC (also signed by Hoover), one-page typed letter on FBI letterhead from Hoover's secretary Helen W. Gandy and professional 6¼"x8¼" photo of Hoover, mounted on 9"x11½" card. All pristine except Gandy letter, which has light creasing. Nice group. 754 /D 1973-86 CORRESPONDENCE WITH SENATORS, PLUS NIXON LETTER ......................................... PH $300-400

Fascinating group of correspondence (well over 30 letters) related to retirement benefits, Social Security, retirement accounts, The Iran Hostage situation and other political issues, all written to one individual. Lot includes 1 TLS from Richard M. Nixon (autopen), typed, signed from Ted Kennedy (secretarial) and a typed, signed 1977 letter from Bob Dole. There also are typed, signed letters from Senators and Congressmen. Fascinating reading and great basis for collection or writing. Fine overall.

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757X

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1980s SELECTED VICE PRESIDENT PHOTOS & LETTERS W/ AUTOPEN SIGNATURES ................. $100-150

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759 /D 1959 CAMILO CIENFUEGOS GORRIARAN AUTOGRAPH .................................................... PH $1000-1500

Selection of 13 photos, 3 typed letters and a TIME magazine cover, all with autopen signatures. Includes: Spiro Agnew; Walter Mondale (x4, all same official White House portrait), plus 2 typed letters on Vice President stationery; Gerald Ford (x3) with B&W photo (Gromyko, Brezhnev & Kissinger also in photo); George H.W. Bush color photo with others; Ronald Reagan (x3). All fine to very fine.

Rare document signed by Cuban revolutionary Camilo Cienfuegos only weeks before his disappearance. From August, 1959, a Republic of Cuba National Institute of Savings and Housing bond (7"x3"), nicely signed in blue ink on the back as ‘Camilo 100fuegos.’ In October 1959, the airplane of this cohort of Castro & Che disappeared and was presumed lost. Slight wear and soiling, still very good. (University Archives LOA).

756 / 1981 SUPREME COURT JUSTICES (x8) SIGNED FDC ....................................................................... PH $200-300

Bold signatures of Harry Blackmun, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, William Rehnquist, Byron White, Clarence Thomas, Sandra O’Connor, Stephen Breyer and John Paul Stevens on Supreme Court flag stamp first day cover. Lacks only David Souter to be complete. Excellent condition.

– ISRAEL – 760

1951 CHAIM WEIZMANN SIGNED LETTER .... PH $1500-2000

Typed letter in Hebrew, signed by Chaim Weizmann as the first President of Israel. Dated March 23, 1951, on official letterhead, to a friend in Tel Aviv on his 85th birthday: ‘I too, as you know, am old and don’t leave my house very often. If it were not so, it would be an honor for me to visit you... I pray that your older years will not be a burden... but only of much pleasure - I believe this is the best of wishes...’. Fine. (University Archives LOA).

– CHINESE – 757 / 1961 CHIANG KAI-SHEK ON FDC, WITH ACCOMPANYING LETTER FROM CHINESE PRESIDENT’S OFFICE ........................................ PH $600-800

Attractive flocked first day cover for 1961 Sun Yat-Sen issue with bold, neat Chiang Kai-Shek in Chinese characters. Cover also accompanied by matching letter to addressee from Henry Tang, director of Office of the President in Taipei, referencing the autographed cover. Attractive ans scarce bit of 20th-Century world history. Very fine.

761 /D 1952 DAVID BEN-GURION LETTERS ON SETTLEMENT HOUSES .................................. PH $1500-2000

Four typed letters in Hebrew, one signed D. Ben-Gurion, one written to him regarding home building in Israel and whether to include representatives of the Cooperative Management of House Owners in a government council meeting on construction; final two are rebuttal to the request on Medinat Israel stationery. Full translation provided. Punch holes and minor stains, fine. (University Archives LOA).

– CUBAN – 758 /D 1957 FULGENCIO BATISTA SIGNED GOVERNMENT DOCUMENT .......................................................... PH $500-700

Official Cuban document signed by Fulgencio Batista as President. Typed three-page document in Spanish, also signed by Prime Minister and Minister of Justice, with blue state seal affixed at bottom. Dated Nov 22, 1957, at Havana, Cuba, document lists articles for ‘Law no. 14.’ Paper loss to the left edges, some scattered light toning. Very good. Saint Louis, Missouri

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762

D 1965 HANDWRITTEN DRAFT OF SPEECH BY DAVID BEN-GURION ........................................ PH $2500-3500

Three page handwritten draft by David Ben-Gurion, not signed, in Hebrew, measuring 6½”x8½”. In blue ink, several corrections and cross-outs noted. Appears to be notes related to an upcoming political speech or article. Very fine. Full translation included on University Archives LOA.

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1966 MENACHEM BEGIN SIGNED LETTER ..... PH $400-600

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767 /D 1815 JAMES MADISON DOCUMENT (LAND GRANT), SIGNED AS PRESIDENT ..................................... PH $600-800

SCARCE military Land Grant signed ‘James Madison’ (11¼”x14), on vellum, dated Jan 11, 1815, granting land ‘...in consideration of Military Service performed by William Higginbotham and Harod Gibbs... intituled “An Act to enable the Officers and Soldiers of the Virginia Line, on CONTINENTAL ESTABLISHMENT, to obtain Titles to certain lands...” by the UNITED STATES...,’ countersigned by Josiah Meigs as Commissioner of the General Land Office. Document has red wax & white wafer Seal intact. Staining throughout, though Madison’s signature remains dark, strong and clear.

Typed letter signed M. Begin, as member of the Israeli Knesset, one page, 6"x8", dated Sept 13, 1966, on letterhead of the Knesset, to a Mr. Baruch Werkstal of the Freedom Movement Party. Hebrew text reads ‘Please accept my thanks for your attractive proposal. To my great regret, I cannot accept it, but I very much appreciate your having contacted me. With best wishes for a Happy New Year.’ Very fine. 764

1975 MENACHEM BEGIN SIGNATURE PLUS PHOTOGRAPHS ................................................... PH $350-500

Excellent multi-signed Menachem Begin lot including candid photographs. Typed letter signed ‘M. Begin’ in Hebrew on Knesset stationery, one page measures 6½”x8¼”, dated 1975. Contents mention Zionist propaganda abroad and the homecoming of Jews to Israel, with original envelope signed ‘M. Begin.’ (2) Calligraphed formal Shana Tova card of Menachem and Aliza Begin, one page cover stock, 5½”x3½”, including original envelope signed ‘M. Begin’ in Hebrew. (3) Ten color photographs, 4¾”x3½” of Begin’s 1977 visit to Tanenbaum Center. Letter has the usual folds and verso of photos have mounting remnants, overall fine condition. (University Archives LOA).

– OTHER, POLITICAL AUTOGRAPHS – 765 /D/ 1961-64 KENNEDY ERA FOREIGN DIPLOMATS, PRESIDENTS, AMBASSADORS ......................... PH $400-600

Historically rich group of close to 20 covers and additional typed letters signed by diplomats of Camelot era, plus a few more letters from assistants or aides, referring to signed covers. Highlights are two covers signed by then-mayor Willy Brandt (Berlin), who eventually became German Chancellor and Nobel Prize winner. Others include Presidents Eamon de Valera (Ireland), Archbishop Makarios (Cyprus), Ahmadou Ahidjo (Cameroon), Julio Arosemena (Ecuador, with additional signed card), Sylvanus Olympio (Togo), Adolfo Lopez Mateos (Mexico) and Leopold Sedar Senghor (Senegal); and Lord Mayor Robert Briscoe (Ireland). Fine overall.

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766

D 1800s POLITICAL CALLING CARDS OF JOHN ADAMS, DE WITT CLINTON & LAJOS KOSSUTH ......... PH $750-1000

Three personal calling cards owned by patriots John Adams, De Witt Clinton and Lajos Kossuth. Principal use of personal calling card is to be left as evidence of one’s presence at the residence of another. Includes: John Adams, engraved ‘Mr. John Adams.’ in center, measures 2½”x1¼”. Portions soiled, with small pieces missing at perimeter. Engraved name is clear. Mounted on card of same size; De Witt Clinton, engraved ‘De Witt Clinton’, measures 3¼”x2. Soiling mostly at perimeter, mounted on card of same size; and Lajos Kossuth, ‘Kossuth’, measures 3¼”x2". At lower right edge, ‘p.p.c.’ (‘pour prendre conge’ - to take leave), a way to say farewell. Some soiling at perimeter, mounted on card of same size. Fine and unusual. (University Archives LOA).

D 1835 POLITICAL LETTERS CRITICIZING WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON ............................. PH $500-700

Four autographed letters signed by ‘C. Hammond,’ dated Feb 1, Feb 8, March 30 & Dec 16, 1835. All letters in fine condition, with exception of March 30 letter, which has signature clipped. Letters written by Charles Hammond to Sen. Thomas Ewing regarding political matters and politically charged regarding elections of 1836 between Martin Van Buren, William Henry Harrison, and Hugh White as viewed from the Whig party of Ohio in 1835. They also mention other events, such as the attempt on Andrew Jackson’s life and more. Fine group with historical significance. Full transcripts of each letter accompany lot, as does University Archives LOA. 769 /D 1857 JAMES BUCHANAN, CHECK ENDORSED BY BUCHANAN & HOUSEKEEPER ESTHER PARKER ........................................................................... PH $1000-1500

Manuscript Check (7½”x4"), endorsed on verso ‘Pay the within to the / order of Esther Parker / James Buchanan,’ as President, Castle Finn, Sept 22, 1857. Bank ‘X’ cancellation cuts, but not near signature. Light toning at perimeter on recto from prior framing with faint show through. Front of check reads: ‘Farmers Bank of Lancaster pay to order of James Buchanan Six hundred & ninety six 50/100 dollars. S.M. Reynolds.’ Reynolds was manager of the Castle Finn forge and farm and later served as a paymaster during Civil War. Esther ‘Miss Hetty’ Parker,’ became Buchanan’s housekeeper in 1834, and shared the duties of White House hostess for a short time in 1857. Fine. (Accompanied by University Archives Certificate of Authenticity)

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D 1840 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION POLL BOOK WITH ABRAHAM LINCOLN ............................. PH $4000-6000

Entire poll book for election of 1840 from ‘Dewit’ [sic] County, IL, held in ‘Wainsville’ [sic]. Ten-page folio with additional 10 blank leaves, docketed with additional page addressed to County clerk, apparently complete tally page. Prior to his election as President in 1860, Lincoln was a determined party functionary, actively campaigning for Whig Presidential candidates in every general election from 1840-56. This was his first attempt to be elected an Elector from Sangamon County, a position that always eluded him. His name appears in manuscript on each page with column for tallies. Unusual to find an intact poll book; rare relic from Abraham Lincoln’s early political days. (University Archives LOA).

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763

764X

767

768

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1864 ULYSSES S GRANT SIGNED CARTE DE VISITE AS UNION GENERAL ...... PH $5000-7000

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772 / 1898 GROVER CLEVELAND HANDWRITTEN LETTER & TRANSMITTAL ENVELOPE ............. PH $400-600

Extremely RARE autographed Carte de Visite (2¼”x4") showing three-quarters image of young Grant as General. Autograph reads: ‘U.S. Grant / Lt. Gen. U.S.A.’ CDV published by H.T. Anthony of New York from Brady Studio negative. On reverse, CDV is inscribed (in unknown hand): ‘Given by Gen --- / to J.T. Williams. /at City Point, Va. / Oct 1864.’ Paper remnants on reverse and tiny repaired tear at top. Very few signed CDVs are known for Grant. Fine. (Accompanied by University Archives LOA) Saint Louis, Missouri

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Impressive 4-page letter written on ‘Westland’ letterhead (Cleveland’s personal mansion from 1896 until his death) to Joseph S. Peebles, owner of huge mercantile house in Cincinnati. Letter is chatty note to Cleveland’s fishing buddy, entirely personal content. Transmittal cover, stamps and postmarked May 25, 1898, is written entirely in Cleveland’s hand and has Westland imprint on flap. Cover is fine, letter has some water damage that does not affect signature. Still fascinating historical artifact.

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Presidents, cont. 773 /D/ 1899 GROVER CLEVELAND HANDWRITTEN LETTER & COVER, FISHING CONTENT ........... PH $600-800

Attractive 2-page letter written from ‘Gray Gables’ (Buzzard’s Bay, MA - Cleveland’s summer home), to personal friend Joseph S. Peebles, owner of largest mercantile house in Cincinnati. Letter is chatty note to Cleveland’s fishing buddy, entirely personal content, mostly about bass fishing. Transmittal cover, stamped envelope, postmarked July 10, 1899, is written entirely in Cleveland’s hand. Cover has Cincinnati receiving mark (July 11). Cover is very fine, letter has few tiny spots on front, otherwise fine.

Striking Harris & Ewing B&W three-quarters facing right portrait of Coolidge, signed and inscribed in bottom margin. Inscription reads ‘To Arthur J. Burch With Regards, Calvin Coolidge. Visible photo size 8"x11", overall dimensions of frame 12"x15½”. Photo appears to be in original frame and is in exceptionally nice condition. Very fine. 777 / 1931 HERBERT HOOVER SIGNATURE ON SPECIAL AIRMAIL COVER ...................................... PH

775 /D 1907 WOODROW WILSON SIGNED LETTER .... PH $750-1000

$250

Attractive airmail cover (with airplane-shaped airmail lozenges) to commemorate Hoover’s 1931 reception of American Air Mail Society in Washington, DC. Hoover’s signature appears below handstamped marking. Cover postmarked Aug. 27, 1931. Attractive and fine.

774 /D 1912 WILLIAM H. TAFT, TYPED LETTER SIGNED ON WHITE HOUSE LETTERHEAD ..................... PH $400-600

Typed letter, signed ‘Wm H Taft,’ on official White House stationery to Charles Hawkins. Letterhead 7"x9" and dated March 5, 1912. Hawkins was affiliated with The Union League. Message thanks Hawkins ‘for your support and your good will,’ accompanied by handsome portrait engraving and photo. Ideal for framing and attractively priced as presidential autograph. Letter folded through center, couple small stains. Fine and nice.

1928 CALVIN COOLIDGE SIGNED, INSCRIBED PHOTO .................................................................. PH $400-600

778

1936 FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT, TYPED LETTER SIGNED ............................................. PH $1000-1500

Small-sized letter (7"x8¾”) on White House stationery, dated Jan 8, 1936. Letter is thank you note to New York constituent. Roosevelt signed boldly in fountain pen. Letter has been folded in quarters. Fold touches only cross stroke of ‘F’ in ‘Franklin’. Fine and scarce.

Typed letter signed by Woodrow Wilson as President of Princeton University, one page, 6"x8¼”, on President’s Room, Princeton University letterhead. Dated June 21, 1907, to Mrs. Alexander H. Fultz on the topic of his upcoming speech at the Jamestown Exposition. Uniformly toned. On watermarked Crane’s 1907 Japanese Linen stationery. Fine condition. (University Archives LOA). (800) 782-0066 • www.RegencySuperior.com

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An amazingly personal piece of presidential history, printed Christmas gift card (3"x4") from President Roosevelt to the woman who would become his personal secretary a year later. Presidential ANS on card imprinted ‘A Merry Christmas from The President and Mrs. Roosevelt’, which accompanied his 1940 Christmas gift to his mistress’ assistant. On front FDR wrote ‘Grace - Love from FDR (over), and he has crossed out the printed ‘and Mrs. Roosevelt’. On reverse: ‘If not the right size we can change it - before we have it marked’. With original unaddressed 4"x3" mint envelope with the presidential seal in gilt on the back flap. After Franklin D. Roosevelt’s election as Governor, Grace Tully (1900-1984) moved to Albany and became assistant to FDR’s personal secretary, Marguerite ‘Missy’ Le Hand. When LeHand fell ill in 1941, Grace Tully became President Roosevelt’s personal secretary. Very fine and thought provoking. (University Archives LOA).

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780 /D 1944 FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT SIGNED POSTMASTER APPOINTMENT ........................ PH $900-1200

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782 /D 1951 HARRY TRUMAN SIGNED LETTER & DOCUMENT ...................................................... PH $5000-7000

Roughly 18"x13" document appointing Mathias J. Reuter postmaster of Arabi, LA, effective May 11, 1944. Signed boldly at bottom by Postmaster General Frank C. Walker and President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Light stain touches ‘F’ of ‘Franklin,’ otherwise very fine and extremely desirable. Contained in original mailing tube.

Includes a signed letter & document: (1) Typed letter on White House stationery, signed ‘H.S.T.’ as President, to his Secretary of the Treasury John W. Snyder, dated July 20, 1951. In the form of a Memorandum regarding loyalty files in the Internal Revenue Service. Paper clip mark at upper edge. Fine condition. (2) Typed document signed by Secretary of the Treasury John W. Snyder, dated July 30, 1951, additional handwriting ‘Approved/July 30 1951/Harry S Truman’, three pages, 8"x10½”, in the form of a Memorandum. Fine condition. (University Archives LOA).

781 /D 1945 HARRY TRUMAN, AUTOGRAPHED LETTER SIGNED, MAY 10, 1945 ......................... PH $400-600

Typed letter (7"x8¾”) on double-page White House stationery, written less than a month into Truman’s presidency! Letter written to Poplar Bluff, MO, constituent thanking him for ‘offer’. Truman writes he’ll discuss it ‘if I ever get back to Missouri.’ Letter has some toning and fingerprint at right. Back page has significant tape staining, but page can be easily removed without detracting from piece if desired. Fine. Saint Louis, Missouri

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783 /D 1952 HARRY TRUMAN SIGNED LETTER .......... PH $350-500

Typed letter on pale green White House stationery, signed by President Harry S Truman. One page, 7"x9", Washington, July 21, 1952, to Secretary of the Treasury John W. Snyder regarding his recent memo on ‘Fiscal and Monetary Policy.’ Very fine. (University Archives LOA). 784 / 1959 HARRY TRUMAN SIGNED UNITED NATIONS COVER .................................................................. PH $200-300

Bold signature of Harry Truman across stamp. Very fine.

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786

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Presidents, cont. 785 /D 1971 HARRY TRUMAN SIGNED LETTER, MENTIONS ‘ATOMIC AGE’ .............................. PH $6000-8000

Rare mention of ‘nuclear weapons’ by the only leader to authorize their use. Typed letter on Truman’s personal stationery from Independence, MO, dated June 9, 1971. Letter thanks the Los Alamos Veterans Reunion Committee for their gift of commemorative coins and ‘mounted sample of fused sand of the New Mexico desert’. Signed in black ink, just a year and a half before his death. Very fine. Few recorded documents have Truman mentioning the atomic bomb.

Typed letter (6¾”x9"), signed ‘Dwight D. Eisenhower’ as President, on pale green White House stationery, Nov 3, 1959, addressed to Iowa Congressman Fred Schwengel. In part, ‘You were thoughtful to send me a personal copy of the report covering... Lincoln Sesquicentennial activities...It is especially gratifying to me that I could participate personally in honoring one whom I consider so great a statesman and so outstanding an American.’ Rep Schwengel ordered the reverse of the Lincoln penny be redesigned, replacing the ‘One Cent’ wheat design with an image of the Lincoln Memorial. Very fine. (Accompanied by complete transcript of letter and University Archives LOA) 788

789 1954 EISENHOWER TYPED LETTER SIGNED INFORMALLY AS PRESIDENT ............................ PH $500-700

Typed letter on White House letterhead (7¼”x10¼”), signed ‘DE’ in black ink, 1 page, dated Dec 22, 1954. Touching letter sent to Maj. Gen. Wilton B. Persons, known as ‘Jerry’. Eisenhower writes about anonymous donations of several friends and co-workers of Paul T. ‘Pete’ Carroll, who died suddenly of a heart attack while working as Eisenhower’s Staff Secretary. The $18,000 gift collected for his wife, Ruth, and her boys, is equal to approximately $160,000 in today’s dollars. A touching note from the president. Very fine. Accompanied by complete transcript of letter and University Archives LOA.

KENNEDY FAMILY AUTOGRAPHS, EPHEMERA & TOPICAL STAMP COLLECTION ..................................................... View photo online $250-350

Small collection of Kennedy-related material displayed in padded binder. Includes five cacheted covers autographed by Kennedy family members, including two Rose F. Kennedy and Edward M (Ted) Kennedy on JFK cacheted covers, Janet Lee Auchincloss (half-sister of Jackie Kennedy) on Jacqueline Kennedy cacheted cover, and Ethel Kennedy autograph & short inscription on cover. There’s a short ALS from Achincloss; small group of JFK Memorial items: 6 mourning cards available at the service, two color photos (dated March 1964) of mourners at the graveside; and more. Plus, a nice collection of Kennedy stamps & S/S in mounts on about 35 White Ace pages. Clean, attractive group, generally very fine.

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1962 KENNEDY DINNER PROGRAM AUTOGRAPHED AS PRESIDENT ................................................ PH $1500-2000

An 11"x17" B&W lithograph for March 10, 1962 ‘Florida’s Presidential Dinner,’ alongside quotation from Florida Democratic Senator George Smathers. Litho is signed in black and matted to about 18"x14". Very light toning of matte. Was originally part of an official program for this event, an additional unsigned copy included in lot for comparison. Further accompanying autographed item and other program is package of items related to Kennedy and this event, including: menu, pair seating arrangement programs, pair of invitations with serial numbers, almost everything with the Presidential seal. Some of the affiliated material has a bit of tropical toning. A great signed picture. Scarce and very fine.

Rare. (University Archives LOA). 786

1959 DWIGHT D EISENHOWER LETTER TO CONGRESSMAN .................................................. PH $600-800

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793 /D 1962 LYNDON B. JOHNSON TLS ........................ PH $300-400

Jan 23, 1962, typed, signed letter from Johnson on Vice President letterhead, stating he was happy to sign a cover. Very fine and highly frameable!

8 covers and 1 postcard, all signed by those connected with assassination, most on matching May 29, 1967, FDCs of 13¢ Kennedy stamp, couple from 1964 issue. Includes Abraham Zapruder (who filmed assassination on 8mm), John Connally Texas governor who was in limo with Kennedy), Malcolm O. Perry (first Dallas doctor to attend to Kennedy), Judge Joe B. Brown Jr. (who ordered autopsy for officer killed by Oswald and issued search warrants), Father Oscar L. Huber (x2, card and cover, who performed last rites on Kennedy), Richard Cardinal Cushing (delivered Kennedy Eulogy Nov 24, 1963) and two others we could not quite decipher. Very fine & difficult group to assemble! 791 /D 1968 LYNDON B JOHNSON SIGNED LETTER DISCUSSING ECONOMY, VIETNAM .............. PH $1500-2000

Typed letter (6½”x8½”) signed ‘Lyndon B. Johnson’ as president, one page, on White House letterhead, Jan 15, 1968. Addressed to Kingsbury Smith, 22 Avenue Victor Hugo, Paris, France. Brief form-like letter in full, ‘Dick Berlin has sent me some of your recent dispatches on our efforts to strengthen the dollar and win peace in Asia. Your insights and confidence are a great encouragement and all here who share the burden of America’s large responsibilities are grateful for the strength of your partnership.’ Uniformly tanned. Fine. Joseph Kingsbury-Smith (1908-1999) won the 1956 Pulitzer Prize for Distinguished Reporting of International Affairs as a member of a three-man team that included William Randolph Hearst, Jr. & Frank Conniff. (Accompanied by University Archives LOA)

794

D 1974 RICHARD NIXON TICKET TO IMPEACHMENT PROCEEDINGS ................................................ PH $1000-1500

Rare card stock Senate ticket (5"x2½”) to impeachment trial of President Richard M Nixon. Reads: ‘United States Senate, Impeachment of the President, Admit Bearer to Galleries, October 7, 1974.’ With facsimile signature of the U.S. Senate’s Sergeant at Arms. Ticket stub, still intact, reads: ‘United States Senate Galleries, October 7, 1974.’ Nixon’s resignation on Aug 9 nullified these tickets, which had already been printed, likely between Aug 1-8. Very scarce memento of trying time in American history. Very fine. (University Archives LOA) 795 / 1999 AUTOGRAPHED FIRST PRINTING, ‘THE WATERGATE TAPES,’ PUBLISHED POSTHUMOUSLY ................................................ PH $400-600

Limited edition (one of only 94 signed copies), First Edition, First Printing, gold-embossed leather-bound hardcover ‘The Watergate Tapes, with special bound page signed ‘Richard Nixon,’ directly below printed ‘This copy has been signed by the author.’ Impressive volume is bound in 100% black leather with 22k gold gilded page block edges, spine lettering and cover accents. Book features moire cloth end-leaves and end-pages, permanent satin bookmark and hubbed spine. This is only the third book in literary history to be published in a signed, limited edition posthumously. Extremely fine, near mint. 796 /D 1997 GEORGE H.W. BUSH SIGNED CARD ........ PH $600-800

792 /D/ 1961 LYNDON B. JOHNSON SIGNED INAUGURATION COVER & COVER LETTER .... PH $400-600

Very nice pair of Johnson items as vice president. First is Jan. 20, 1961, Inauguration cover with Goldey cachet and bold Johnson signature scrawled across envelope face in black. Second is Dec. 14, 1961, typed, signed letter from Johnson on Vice President letterhead, stating he was happy to sign cover. Small corner crease at lower right of letter. Very fine. Saint Louis, Missouri

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Neat card (6¼”x4¼”), with brief note from Bush, sending thanks for presents sent to him for his 72nd birthday. Dated June 19, 1997, written to Harold [Wiesenthal, Houston, TX], on card featuring vignette of the Bush home at Walker’s Point. Note reads, in full: ‘You are too darn much. I love my birthday presents. Those pants are unbelievably great - the rest of the things wonderful, too- Thanks. Warm regards my Friend.’ Card is laminated, along with transmittal cover (overall size 6½”x9½”) JSA Authenticity numbered label affixed on verso. Very fine.

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1940s-60s TY COBB CUT SIGNATURE ON HOF POSTCARD .................................................. PH $600-800

A 3"x¾” cut signature (from check) by one of the greatest hitters in Major League Baseball history. Signed typically (and boldly) as ‘Tyrus R. Cobb’ in green ink. Cut signature affixed to top of Yellow Hall-of-Fame Plaque postcard. Excellent opportunity to own a Ty Cobb autograph, and quite possibly the only way Cobb’s signature can exist on one of these cards! (2014 PSA/DNA COA #V03694) 802 /D 1951 BASEBALL WRITERS ASSOCIATION DINNER PROGRAM W/ AUTOGRAPHS .......................... PH $900-1200

Boston Baseball Writers Association dinner program and menu signed by 10, including Hall of Famers Eddie Collins, A.B. Chandler (as Baseball Commissioner), Joe Cronin, and Lou Boudreau. Also signed by infielder Bill Goodman, 1950 Rookie of the Year Walt Dropo, catcher Birdie Tebbetts, pitcher Vern Bickford (threw only no hitter in 1950), pitcher Ray Scarborough, and HOF sportswriter Warren Brown. In the top blank margin of the cover, Joe Cronin has penned ‘What’s the matter/ with the tape?/Joe Cronin.’ Attractive item, very fine. (Pre-certified by PSA/DNA, University Archives LOA).

797 /D 1983 GEORGE H.W. BUSH VEEP NOTE REGARDING RUSSIAN DOWNED KOREAN AIRLINER ....... PH $2000-3000

Extremely historic piece on Vice Presidential note card (6¼”x4") written to ‘Bruce’ Card, with blue border and the embossed seal of the Vice President of the United States, reads in part: ‘Friday, Sept 2 83 Dear Bruce, I write this from AFII our vacation interrupted by the Soviet shoot down. Thanks for the beautiful picture of Wallen Point - It hangs happily in our living room...All the best - George Bush.’ Bush was referring to Korean Air Lines Flight 007, which was destroyed by a Soviet jet the day before, with the loss of 269 lives, including 61 Americans. Light stain at top of the first page is mentioned for accuracy. Fine.

803

Pair of 1934 imperforate Byrd Antarctic Territory stamps from souvenir sheet autographed by pitching great Walter Johnson, known also as ‘The Big Train’. He pitched his entire 20-year career for the Washington Senators (1907-27). He later managed both the Senators (1929-32) and the Cleveland Indians (1933-35). These stamps were likely signed during his stint with the Indians. Johnson signed across pair in black fountain pen. Bonus: Single Byrd stamp signed by Rear Adm. Joseph Mason Reeves (signed ‘J.M. Reeves’), along with very fine June 4, 1934, ‘Time’ Magazine with Reeves article. Reeves is considered father of the aircraft carrier. Both items very fine. (2014 PSA/DNA COA #V03546 for Johnson)

798 /D 1999 GEORGE H.W. BUSH INFORMAL HANDWRITTEN GOLF NOTE, SIGNED ‘GB’ ... PH $750-1000

Neat card (6¼”x4¼”), with brief note from Bush regarding Ryder Cup Tournament. Dated Aug 20, 1999, written to Harold [Wiesenthal, Houston, TX], on card featuring vignette of the Bush home at Walker’s Point. Note reads, in full: ‘I’m sorry it’s so hot down there. Thanks for sending the shirts. They haven’t arrived yet but I’m sure they will soon. Again, you are too kind! I will be at the Ryder Cup - probably for all 3 days so be sure to say ‘Hi’ Warm regards- GB.’ Very fine. (JSA Authenticity numbered label affixed to verso)

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799 /D 1971 WILLIE SHOEMAKER SIGNED RACING PROGRAM ............................................................ PH $200-300

800

AL SIMMONS CIGAR BOX W/ INTACT LABEL, SCARCE 8¢-15¢ CIGAR TYPE ............................ PH $300-400

Lidded wooden cigar box (5¼”x4"x1¾”), which 50 Havana ‘Champions’ released under the Al Simmons cigar brand by the Erlinda Cigar Co of Milwaukee (Simmons’ home town). Box incorporates 4½” square pictorial label of ‘Bucketfoot Al’ on the underside of the lid. Gold embossed representational medallions appear around Simmons’ portrait. Box also has imprint on front, stating cigars were to be retailed ‘at more than eight cents each and no more than 15 cents each.’ Box is intact, but soiled, with some staining affecting label. Still, this is the first small box from this taxation period we’ve seen. Very good.

BALLS (SIGNED) 806

1990s MICKEY MANTLE AUTOGRAPHED PHOTO & BALL PRESENTATION ....................... PH $500-700

Presentation piece featuring ‘The Mick’ Yankee HOF legend Mickey Mantle. The 14"x12" wooden and plastic presentation has three components: 8"x10" color photograph of Mantle at bat, signed in blue sharpie; OAB (Brown) ball, signed in blue ballpoint on the sweet spot; and housed reprint of Mantle’s iconic 1952 Topps rookie card. Excellent presentation featuring one of the greatest Baseball legends of all time!

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1990s JOE DIMAGGIO AUTOGRAPHED PHOTO FRAMED ............................................................... PH $200-300

Beautiful 8"x10" color photo of Baseball HOF and New York Yankee legend Joe DiMaggio. Joltin’ Joe signed across his shoulders in bold blue sharpie. Photo framed, overall measures 13"x11". Very Fine.

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1990s TED WILLIAMS AUTOGRAPHED PHOTO FRAMED ............................................................... PH $200-300

Beautiful 8"x10" color photo of HOF Boston Red Sox slugger Ted Williams. Williams signed this photo in blue sharpie across center. Photo framed, overall measures 13"x11". Very Fine. 805

Racing program from Santa Anita, CA, and it’s ‘Triumphantly’ from behind... Feb. 2, 1971, where Shoemaker was not only racing, but being honored as ‘1970 Southern California Athlete of the Year.’ Scrawled ‘W. Shoemaker’ across top of page. Great racing showpiece with notoriously difficult signature! Fine.

(JOHNSON) 1935 WALTER JOHNSON AUTOGRAPHED STAMPS ..................................................................... PH $1000

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1952 BOWMAN CARDS SELECTION ................. PH $200-300

34 baseball cards from the beautiful 1952 Bowman issue. One HOFer here, #146 Leo Durocher (VG), but the above-average quality of these cards make this a nice selection of commons. Condition averages between a 3 (VG) and 4 (VG-EX), with many above that, and very few (if any) below VG. A nearly crease-free grouping. Remaining cards #s include: 5 (Minoso, VG), 26, 41, 46, 47, 49, 148, 186, 189, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 230, 231, 233, 234, 236, 237, 238, 240, 242, 244 (Burdette RC, VG-EX), 246, 247, 249, 250 & 251. Perfect addition to your vintage baseball card collection. Catalogs $400 (for VG). 812

807

1990 TED WILLIAMS AUTOGRAPHED BASEBALLS (x2) ........................................................................ PH $500-700

1954 TOPPS #128 HANK AARON RC - VG ......... PH $300-400

Topps #128 baseball card, Henry Louis ‘Hank’ Aaron’s Rookie Card. Has been in private collection since original purchase in 1954. Grading would likely top out at 3 due to the tiniest crease in the upper left corner, visible only on obverse. Corners otherwise typical of a Very Good (VG) rating. Beautiful color, very little surface wear. Nice! 813

Two baseballs autographed by 'Splendid Splinter' HOFer Ted Williams. First, a Fotoball baseball, featuring Williams' likeness in a color litho, hand-signed in the sweet spot by Williams. Ball part of Authentic Autograph Series, with COA stating ball was signed Feb. 26, 1990, by Williams, and is #5 out of 1,000 balls signed. Williams signature in black ink, slight smearing. Other baseball is an OAL (Brown) ball signed by Williams in blue ballpoint, also in the sweet spot. Accompanied by photo plaque and COA celebrating 50th anniversary of last .406 game (with photocopied letter from Williams). Nice pair of signed baseballs.

1954-65 BASEBALL CARD LOT W/ JACKIE ROBINSON, WILLIAMS, CLEMENTE ... PH $200-300

Three vintage Topps Baseball cards. Highlight of group is PSA encapsulated 1954 Topps #10 Jackie Robinson card graded a 4, or VG-EX. Also offered: 1955 Topps #2 Ted Williams, not graded, likely a 2 or ‘Good’; and a 1965 Topps #160, Roberto ‘Bob’ Clemente, likely a 3 or Very Good (VG).

CARDS 808

1951-54 TOPPS & BOWMAN CARDS SELECTION W/ BERRA, SPAHN .............................................. PH $400-600

Eclectic group of baseball cards from the early days of Bowman and Topps, ranging from 1951-54. Handful of HOFers, including 1954 Bowman #161 Yogi Berra (Good), 1954 Topps #50 Berra (Good), #20 Warren Spahn (Good), #70 Larry Doby (Good) and #3 Monte Irvin (VG). Cards have conditions ranging Good to VG-EX, with an average of VG (3). Offered: 1951 Bowman #s 63, 145, 162, 180, 191, 203, 215, 216, 242, 243 & 248; 1952 Bowman #s 220, 221, 223, 224, 226, 230, 233, 236, 246, 247 & 249; 1953 Bowman #s 84, 90, 104; 1953 Topps #s 2, 90, 135 & 206; 1954 Bowman #s 42, 154 & 178; and 1954 Topps #s 23, 52(x2), 59, 64, 81, 109, 112, 113, 118, 143, 149, 165, 220 & 248. Great dealer’s lot or vintage baseball card starter collection. 809

1952 BOWMAN # 218 WILLIE MAYS - VG ......... PH $250-350

A single baseball card, 1952 Bowman #218, featuring the ‘Say-Hey Kid’ Willie Mays. This card about VG (Very Good) in condition, with slightly rounded corners and some slight fading of color. Otherwise surfaces clean. A beauty! 810

1952 TOPPS CARDS SELECTION W/ ROBERTS, IRVIN, HODGES ................................................... PH $250-350

Small selection of one of the most iconic Baseball card sets, the 1952 Topps issue. Group of 21 cards from this set, w/ only 2 duplications, averaging Very Good condition, w/ a handful of better. HOFers in this group are #26 ‘Monty’ Irvin (VG) and #59 Robin Roberts (VG-EX). Card with the highest catalog value is #36 Gil Hodges, with a mild crease so is no higher than a 2 (Good). Five commons are all in the EX territory (5) or possibly higher: #3 Thompson, #75 Westrum, #101 Lanier, #123 Yost and #124 Kennedy. Remaining cards here range from Good (2) to VG-EX (4), with a Very Good average, including the following #s: 3 (dupe), 27, 46, 50, 52, 58, 61, 64, 75, 106, 125(x2), & 306. All numbers under 100 are black backs, all above are red. Excellent starter selection of Topps first full card series. CV $475 (VG)

1955 BOWMAN SELECTION W/ AARON, MAYS, BANKS, BERRA & MORE .................................. PH $750-1000

A selection of 119 cards from the final Bowman set from 1955, the ‘TV Set’, with players’ color images in the frame of a 1950s television. This grouping is unusual for it’s high quality as it averages somewhere between Very Good (VG) and VG-EX. HOFers represented include: #179 Hank Aaron (VG), #184 Willie Mays (Good), #242 Ernie Banks (VG-EX), #22 Roy Campenella (VG), #168 Yogi Berra (x2, VG-EX & Good), #37 Pee Wee Reese (VG), #59 Whitey Ford (VG), #33 Nellie Fox (x2, VG & Fair), #191 Bob Lemon (EX), #197 Ralph Kiner (VG), #60 Enos Slaughter (VG-EX), #308 Al Lopez (VG), #89 Lou Boudreau (x2, VG & Good), #38 Early Wynn (VG), #315 Cal Hubbard (VG), and #265 Al Barlick (VG). Nine other umpire cards found here with a couple duplications (Soar). Many commons with about a half-dozen duplications not already mentioned. Full listing of players included with lot. An outstanding selection from a rather difficult set to get in this kind of condition.

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817

Nice selection of Topps cards from their first horizontal series, the 1955 set. Total of 38 cards, with only a few duplicates includes two HOFer #28 Ernie Banks cards, one in VG-EX condition, other Very Good. Another notable high catalog value card is #187 Gil Hodges, also VG-EX. Other notables include: #24 HOFer Hal Newhouser (VG), #125 Ken Boyer (VG-OC), #25 Johnny Podres (VG-EX) and #85 Don Mossi’s rookie card (VG-EX). Remaining cards in this lot average in condition, around Very Good or slightly higher, #s include: 13, 15, 29, 33, 43, 45, 55(x2), 62, 73, 78, 89, 95, 96, 98, 101, 103, 107, 112, 113, 125, 130, 134, 135, 137, 141, 143, 149, 156, 157(x2) & 191. Excellent starter group of an iconic set found here. 816

1955 BOWMAN #202 MANTLE VG-EX ............... PH $250-350

Card featuring ‘the Mick’ Mickey Mantle. The final issue of Bowman, the ‘TV Set’ from 1955, tends to have notorious centering issues, but this Mantle card has superb centering, left-right and top-bottom. Corners slightly dinged, but reverse and obverse clean. Overall, somewhere between a 4 and a 5 (VG-EX to EX).

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1956 TOPPS CARD SELECTION W/ MANY HOFERS ................................................................ PH $500-700

An excellent selection from the 1956 Topps baseball card set, on average Very Good-to-Excellent (VG-EX) condition. These cards are fresh lot from the consignor’s childhood collection and stored very well. Some great HOFers in this set, including the rookie card for Luis Aparacio (#292, VG-EX), Snider (#150, EX), Campanella (#101, VG-EX), Killebrew (#164, VG-EX), Spahn (#10, EX), Robin Roberts (#180, VG-EX), Banks (#15, VG), Monte Irvin (#194, VG-EX), Larry Doby (x2, #250, both VG-EX), Nellie Fox (#118, EX), Early Wynn (#187, VG-EX) and George Kell (#195, VG-EX). Plus, team cards for the Indians, Cards, White Sox & Pirates, all around VG+. Sixty-four (64) cards total with common #s: 4(x2), 24, 27, 35, 42, 68, 82, 105, 114, 119,125, 128, 143, 144, 178, 192, 193(x3), 196, 197, 210, 211, 214, 218, 221, 224, 227, 230, 232, 238, 241, 242, 244, 247, 249, 252, 283, 305, 315, 323, 333 & 336. Some beautiful cards found here!

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Loose collection of autographed FDCs, all signed by Major League Baseball players. More than 80 signed covers, vast majority postmarked in 1980s. Some hand-painted and limited-edition items, several commemoratives. Autographed by following HOFers: Ted Williams, Reggie Jackson (x3), Tom Seaver (x2), Frank Robinson, Enos Slaughter, Warren Spahn, Eddie Mathews, Hank Aaron, Lou Brock, Joe Cronin, Carl Yastrzemski, Jim Palmer, Joe Morgan, Willie Stargell, Ray Dandridge, Lou Boudreau, Gary Carter, Yogi Berra; some multipe-signature covers as well: Juan Marichal, Brooks Robinson, George Kell and Walt Alston; Early Wynn, Frank Robinson, Johnny Bench and Bob Feller; Steve Carlton, Pete Rose, Jim Bunning and Robin Roberts; Johnny Mize, Billy Herman and Slaughter; several more found of note. Great starter collection of autographed baseball first day covers!

1940s-80s SIGNED PSA GRADED CARDS ........ PH $400-600

Group of 11 different PSA Graded baseball cards (plus postcard), all signed by baseball greats including: Berra (1974 postcard), Mathews (1985 Circle K), Lohrke (1948 Bowman), Sievers (1956 Topps), Houk (1970 Topps), Killebrew (1985 Circle K), B.Robinson (1980 Immortals), Martin (1983 Donruss), Spahn (1989 Donruss), Seaver x2 (1982 Topps & 1982 Donruss), and an SMA graded cutout photo of rookie Babe Ruth from 1916 Reach Baseball Guide. 819

1953-64 SIGNED HALL-OF-FAME PLAQUE POSTCARDS (x96) ........................................... PH $3500-5000

96 Hall-of-Fame Plaque postcards each individually autographed by the featured player. Vast majority are newer Yellow version, although there are a handful of older Black and White issues. The highest book value (Krause Standard) autographs include: Fred Clarke (B&W), ‘Wahoo’ Sam Crawford, DiMaggio, Elmer Flick, Chick Hafey, Gabby Hartnett, Hubbard, Mantle, Manush, Bill McKechnie (B&W), Ray Schalk, Traynor, Ed Walsh (B&W), Zach Wheat, and Williams. Other HOFer autographs of note: Aaron, Walt Alston, Max Carey, Combs, Dizzy Dean, Red Faber, Ford Frick, Frankie Frisch, Hank Greenberg, Lefty Grove, Jesse Haines, Bucky Harris, Harry Hooper, Koufax, Fred Lindstrom, Willie Mays, Juan Marichal, Joe McCarthy, Joe Medwick, Paige, Sam Rice (B&W), Red Ruffing, George Sisler, Casey Stengel, and dozens more too numerous to mention. Only duplicate is Bob Feller, but his signature is on both a B&W and a Yellow postcard. All players found here played prior to the 1980s. Standard Catalog minimum book value over $10,000. Signature and card condition varies. Instant collection for the autograph hunter! 820

821

1960s-90s AUTOGRAPHS W/ SEVERAL HOFERs ............................................................................... PH $600-800

Interesting group of baseball HOF signed items, including cuts, cards, photos and covers. Includes HOFer signed: Cut signatures from Eppa Rixey, Dave Bancroft and Connie Mack (Rixey & Bancroft’s affixed to HOF Plaque Postcards; four large-sized commemorative covers signed by Carl Hubbell, Rick Ferrell, Charles Gehringer and Bill Dickey, all celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the first All-Star game (outstanding condition); Perez-Steele cards signed by Dickey, Johnny Bench, Al Barlick and ten (10!) by Ray Dandridge; and signed 4"x6" color photos of Pee Wee Reese and Don Drysdale. Interesting and eclectic group of autographed items.

A First Day Cover commemorating the 1938 World Series between the New York Yankees and Chicago Cubs. Cover carries circular date stamp of Oct 5, 1938, Chicago, the first day of the World Series. The Yankees would go on to sweep this series, and this cover features autographs by three of those Yankees, all in blue ballpoint: HOF legend Joe DiMaggio, HOF catcher Bill Dickey, and shortstop Frank Crosetti. An outstanding collectible, featuring player autographs from one of the many Yankee dynasties. 824 / 1939-99 HUGE FIRST DAY COVER LOT, MANY AUTOGRAPHS W/ MANTLE, MARTIN, OH .... PH $1500-2000

Large lot of more than 425 Baseball-themed FDCs, with at least 150 signed by at least one MLB player, several multiply signed. Covers themes range from World Series game days, Opening Days, new franchises, and many individual player themed. Several hand-painted limited edition covers found here as well. Of the 150+ signed covers, standouts include: Mantle, Sadaharu Oh, Billy Martin, Eddie Murray, Boggs (x2), Carlton, Aaron, Feller, Berra (x2), Rizzuto, Winfield, Jim Rice, Sandberg, Mays (x2), Brett (x2), Ripken, Stargell (x2), Jackson (x2), Ozzie Smith (x2), Spahn, Gibson, Gwynn (x2), Gary Carter, McGwire, Seaver, Carew, Tony Perez, Robinson, and many more individually signed. Multiply-signed includes one by Bench, Tony Perez, Sparky Anderson, Pete Rose and Joe Morgan. A really outstanding collection. 825

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827 / 1949 & 1975 JOE DIMAGGIO AUTOGRAPHED COVERS (x2) ........................................................ PH $400-600

Pair of covers, each featuring Joltin' Joe DiMaggio, both signed by the Hall-of-Fame Yankee legend. Older cover is spectacular First Day cover commemorating 'The Yankee Clipper / Joe DiMaggio Day' on Oct 1, 1949, from Bronx Central Station. Has 'faux' blue printed autograph in the middle, and DiMaggio himself signed a beautiful black autograph underneath the addressee. Second, newer, cover features cachet portrait of DiMaggio as part of the 'Kings of Sport' series (carries vintage note inside from 'Kings of Sport' discussing DiMaggio), date-stamped Nov 25, 1975; under date stamp is outstanding black fountain pen autograph by DiMaggio. An excellent pair of autographed covers, Very Fine.

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COVERS (SIGNED) 823 / 1938 DIMAGGIO, DICKEY & CROSETTI AUTOGRAPHED WORLD SERIES COVER ........ PH $400-600

1953 MEL OTT AUTOGRAPHED HALL-OF-FAME PLAQUE CARD ................................................ PH $1000-1500

Hall-of-Fame Plaque B&W postcard featuring slugging legend Mel Ott, who played for the New York Giants his entire 18-season career. Ott was a consistent league leader in home runs during the so-called ‘lively ball’ era. Ott has signed this card in blue ballpoint, just below his portrait within the plaque area, which is where he typically signed on these cards. Card issued by Artvue in 1953. Corners softened slightly. Card fine, signature Very Fine and scarce on these popular cards. (2014 PSA/DNA COA #V03693)

1960s-90s AUTOGRAPHED BASEBALL FIRST DAY COVER COLLECTION W/ WILLIAMS ............... PH $750-1000

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821X

818

822X

827X Session I: Wednesday, June 4, 2014

More than 200 First Day Covers, nearly all of which have something to do with the Los Angeles Dodgers organization. Earliest deal with first game on the West Coast, and cover events such as World Series, Rookies of the Year and other various topics having to do with the Dodgers. More than 75 of these are autographed, many multiple signatures, but not necessarily all Dodgers players. Autographs include: Thurman Munson (a cut pasted to a cover), Reggie Jackson (x5), Lasorda (x6), Aaron (x2), Duke Snider (x2), Catfish Hunter, Goose Gossage (x2), Winfield, Bob Lemon, Rollie Fingers, Pee Wee Reese, Don Sutton, Eddie Murray, Piazza, McGwire, Steve Garvey (many), Tommy John (many), Ron Cey (many); multiple signature covers include one signed by Sandy Koufax and Don Drysdale, plus another signed by Koufax and two other players, and also a cover signed by Drysdale, Reese, Snider and Willie Mays. Too many here to mention. Worth exploring.

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828X

830

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828 / 1958-95 DODGER-RELATED FIRST DAY COVERS W/ MANY AUTOGRAPHED ................................ PH $900-1200

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829

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830 / 1969 HOFER MULTIPLE-SIGNED FIRST DAY COVER W/ MARIS, MANTLE, HOYT .............................. PH $900-1200

First Day Cover issued in 1969 (canceled Sept 24, 1969) to commemorate 100 years of professional baseball, signed by 9 players, all but one of whom is a HOFer. Autographs include: Roger Maris (blue ink), Mickey Mantle (blue ink), Waite Hoyt (black ink), George Kelly (blue ballpoint), Al Lopez (black ink), Luke Appling (blue ballpoint), Warren Spahn (black ink), Bob Feller (blue ballpoint) and the only non-HOFer, Roy Face (Elroy, in blue ballpoint). Maris and Mantle signatures are pristine. Wow!

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840 / 1970-2001 ALL-STAR GAME COVERS, MANY SIGNED W/ DIMAGGIO, HUBBELL, DICKEY ................ PH $1000-1500

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832 / 1969 HOFER MULTIPLE-SIGNED FIRST DAY COVER W/ DEAN, MEDWICK, HARTNETT, MUSIAL .... PH $750-1000

Unusual grouping of HOFers autographs grace this 100th anniversary of professional baseball FDC. Signatures include: Max Carey (black ink), Dizzy Dean (blue ballpoint), Gabby Hartnett (blue ballpoint), Edd Roush (blue ballpoint), Earle Combs (blue ballpoint), Harry Hooper (blue ink), Stan Musial (blue ballpoint) and Joe Medwick (red felt tip). Cover canceled Sept 24, 1969. Signatures all top quality, strong legibility. Excellent HOFer autograph collection found on one cover! 833

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834 / 1969 HOFER MULTIPLE-SIGNED FIRST DAY COVER W/ DIMAGGIO, MANTLE, TERRY ....................... PH $500-700

First Day Cover commemorating 100 years of professional baseball (canceled Sept 24, 1969), carries 7 Hall-of-Famer autographs. Signers include: Mickey Mantle (black ink), Joe DiMaggio (blue felt tip), Johnny Mize (blue felt tip), Bill Terry (black ink), Al Kaline (blue ballpoint), Billy Herman (blue ballpoint) and Earl Averill (black ink). Mantle's signature slightly smeared but otherwise Fine. Nice group of HOFers! 835

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836

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837 / 1969 MULTIPLE NO-HITTER CLUB AUTOGRAPHED COVER W/ RYAN, KOUFAX, SPAHN .................. PH $500-700

First Day Cover commemorating the 100th Anniversary of Professional Baseball (canceled Sept 24, 1969), w/ printed portrait of Sandy Koufax, carries autographs of pitchers who have had two or more no-hitters. TEN signatures in all, includes: Koufax (HOF, blue sharpie), Nolan Ryan (HOF, blue ballpoint), Feller (HOF, black ink), Spahn (HOF, blue sharpie), Bunning (HOF, blue sharpie), Allie Reynolds (blue sharpie), Maloney (blue ballpoint), Erskine (blue sharpie), Johnny Vander Meer (blue sharpie) and Trucks (blue ballpoint). All bold signatures. 838 / 1969 HOFER MULTIPLE-SIGNED FIRST DAY COVER W/ DIMAGGIO, KOUFAX, COMBS ...................... PH $400-600

First Day Cover canceled Sept 24, 1969, commemorating 100th anniversary of professional baseball, autographed by 7 HOFers. Cover features signatures by: Joe DiMaggio (older signature, blue ballpoint), Sandy Koufax (black ink), Rube Marquard (black felt tip), Stanley Coveleski (black ink), Earle Combs (blue ink), George Kelly (black ballpoint) and Bob Feller (blue ballpoint). Interesting and valuable group of HOFer baseball autographs! 839

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Huge selection of Baseball All-Star Game-themed FDCs, dating from 1970-2001. Mostly Gateway issues, w/ a few hand-painted Marcus covers (numbered limited editions) & other gems. At least 75 are autographed, w/ many HOFers. Highlights include: Babe Ruth commemorative All-Star cover w/ signatures by Koufax, Mays, Aaron, McCovey, Stargell, Robinson and Garvey; & 2 covers featuring one signed by DiMaggio (blue sharpie) & another w/ a cut signature affixed from Joe Cronin (blue ballpoint). Other HOFers and MLB star autographs: Eddie Mathews, Yastrzemski (x3), Brock (x2), Winfield (x5), Hubbell (x2), Henderson (x2), Gomez (x3), Dickey (x2), Ozzie Smith (x3), Gary Carter (x2), Lasorda, Rose, Sutter, Carlton, Rice, Nolan Ryan, Jackson, Aaron (x2), Musial, McGwire, Griffey Jr, Clemens, Gehringer, Bill Terry, Brett, Snider, Walter Alston, Yount (w/ others), Brett w/ Ron Guidry, Hubbell and Gomez, Carew and Reggie Jackson. Many more worth a look! 841 / 1977-85 AUTOGRAPHED GATEWAY FIRST DAY COVERS W/ MANY HOFERS ...... PH $1500-2000

Album with more than 80 Gateway FDCs, nearly all autographed by MLB baseball player featured on each silk cachet portrait. Many HOFers, including covers signed by both: Williams and Bill Terry; Lou Brock and Rickey Henderson; Tom Seaver and Gaylord Perry; Walter Alston and Tommy Lasorda; Pete Rose and Stan Musial. Other single-signed HOFers, with several duplications: Jackson (x3), Brock (x5), Rose (x15!), McCovey (x2), Yastrzemski, Ryan, Carlton (x5), Kaline, Snider, Seaver (x4), Travis Jackson, Mays, Jenkins (x2), Perry (x2), Frank Robinson, Henderson, Sutton (x2), Brooks Robinson, Banks, Mike Schmidt, Niekro (x3), Anderson, Carew (x2) and Feller. Handful of non-HOFer autographs as well, but mostly HOF material. Makes for instant autographed cover collection! 842 / 1977-87 WORLD SERIES GATEWAY COVERS W/ MANY HOFER AUTOGRAPHS ................... PH $1000-1500

Album full of approx 120 Gateway FDCs each featuring silk cachet of either a player or scene from various World Series from 1977-87. Only one cover from 1977, and features ‘Mr. October’ Reggie Jackson, autographed. Other covers from 1979, 1980 and 1982-87 series, features at least 130 MLB player autographs, many HOFers. Signers include: Frank Robinson, Bert Blyleven (x3), Carlton, Ozzie Smith (x4), Jim Rice, Gwynn, Eddie Murray, Palmer, Earl Weaver, Stargell, Mike Schmidt (x2), Joe Morgan, Yount, Rose, Jack Morris, Willie Wilson, Saberhagen, Coleman, Hernandez, Clemens and more. Some have multiple signatures on same cover, such as one signed by both HOF 1984 Series’ managers Sparky Anderson and Dick Williams; also, another with 3 Cy Young winners (Carlton, Palmer and Mike Flanagan) plus Joe Morgan. Really cool historical lot of beautiful covers (postmarked date of game featured) from the era that saw greatest increase in baseball attendance, and some really excellent World Series games. 843 / 1978-79 AUTOGRAPHED HAND-PAINTED ISRAELI COVERS W/ MANTLE, DIMAGGIO ................. PH $1500-2000

30 hand-colored limited issue (all #11 of 125) Israeli FDCs featuring beautiful portraits of Hall-of-Fame baseball players. Eighteen accompanied by autograph of featured player. Features the trifecta of modern baseball autographs: DiMaggio (blue sharpie), Mantle (blue ballpoint) and Williams (blue ballpoint). Outstanding selection of covers feature HOF signatures: Koufax, Musial, Mays, Spahn, Snider, Irvin, Kaline, Lemon, Ford, Feller, Banks, Kiner, Robin Roberts, Early Wynn and Berra. Non- autographed covers feature Babe Ruth, Gehrig, Clemente, Campanella, Jackie Robinson, Hank Greenberg, Bill Dickey, Carl Hubbell, Cobb, Paige, Wagner and Cy Young. A rare collection of signed Israeli covers.

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837

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841X

842X

845X

846X

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845 / 1940s-2000s DODGERS FIRST DAY COVER COLLECTION W/ MANY SIGNED ..................... PH $750-1000

Approximately 350 First Day Covers related to one of Major League Baseball's greatest teams, the Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers. Majority are unsigned, mostly since the 1980s, but found a few from as early as the late 1940s. Many Gateway covers, some from St. Vincent, several limited-issue handpainted, some created from baseball cards, all kinds of variations. At least 130 carry one or more MLB player autograph. Standouts include a cover signed by HOFers Sandy Koufax, Don Drysdale, Don Sutton, plus Tommy John, Al Downing, Don Newcombe and more; also hand-painted limitededition covers created by Wild Horse Cachets, one featuring Pee Wee Reese, signed, the other with Duke Snider, signed. Other HOF signatures found scattered: Tommy Lasorda (x4), Drysdale (2 more), Koufax (1 more), Eddie Murray (x2), Duke Snider (x3), Johnny Mize, Pee Wee Reese, Al Barlick; also found here Don Larsen, Dolph Camilli, Johnny Podres, Carl Furillo. Finally, a cover signed by Koufax, Bob Gibson and Carl Erskine. Excellent lot for the long-time Dodger fan!

844 / 1979-84 AUTOGRAPHED FIRST DAY COVERS W/ DIMAGGIO, MANTLE, WILLIAMS ................... PH $1000-1500

Twenty-seven (27) Gateway First Day Covers featuring silk cachets of Hall-of-Fame baseball players from the mid-20th century, each autographed by the featured player. Includes modern trifecta of big baseball autographs Joe DiMaggio (blue sharpie), Mickey Mantle (black ink) and Ted Williams (blue ballpoint). Also includes: Whitey Ford, Duke Snider, Johnny Mize, Bob Gibson, Stan Musial, Warren Spahn, Early Wynn, Hank Aaron, Juan Marichal, Buck Leonard, George Kell, Judy Johnson, Carl Hubbell, Pee Wee Reese, Rick Ferrell, Luis Aparicio, Harmon Killebrew, Lou Brock, Don Drysdale, Enos Slaughter, Hoyt Wilhelm, Willie Mays, Cool Papa Bell and one cover with both Walter Alston and Leo Durocher. Exceptional offering of autographed covers featuring all classic Hall-of-Fame players.

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Eight Gateway First Day Covers, all but one features silk cachet of HOF pitcher Nolan Ryan, each commemorating some pitching feat (3,000 strikeouts, 300 wins, sixth no-hitter, etc). All have been signed by Ryan in blue ballpoint. Great set of covers featuring autographs by 'The Ryan Express.'

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851

852

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Covers (Signed), Baseball – Sports, cont. 847 / 1982 JACKIE ROBINSON FIRST DAY COVERS W/ 60+ AUTOGRAPHS, MANY HOFERs ........ PH $1000-1500

Outstanding collection of 35 commemorative First Day Covers, all featuring Baseball HOFer and American icon Jackie Robinson. Nearly all are autographed, mostly by MLB baseball players. HOFer signatures include: Hank Aaron and Frank Robinson on same cover; Pee Wee Reese and Duke Snider on same cover; Lou Brock and Rickey Henderson on same cover, Bobby Doerr, Billy Herman and Charles Gehringer on same cover; Brooks Robinson and Eddie Mathews on same cover; single signed include: Leo Durocher, Dave Winfield, Harmon Killebrew, Cool Papa Bell, Larry Doby, Dick Williams, Robin Roberts, Mike Schmidt, Charles Gehringer, and several nonHOFers as well. Signatures also found here by Robinson's widow, Rachel Robinson, along with one of their youngest son, David, as well as Robinson's sister Willa Mae. More than 60 autographs! 848 / 1982 HOFER MULTIPLE-SIGNED FDC W/ MANTLE, AARON, MIZE ................................... PH $750-1000

First Day Cover commemorating Hammerin' Hank Aaron's induction into the Hall of Fame. Cover features beautiful silk cachet image of Aaron. And signatures by Hall-of-Famers: Mickey Mantle (blue ballpoint), Hank Aaron (blue sharpie), Johnny Mize (blue sharpie), Brooks Robinson (black sharpie) and Buck Leonard (very light blue ballpoint). FDC date postmarked Aug 2, 1982. Mantle's autograph especially nice and bold. 849 / 1982 HALL OF FAMER MULTIPLE-SIGNED FDC W/ MANTLE, DIMAGGIO, KINER, MIZE ............. PH $600-800

First Day Cover commemorating 1982 induction of Oriole great Frank Robinson into Baseball Hall-of-Fame. FDC carries autographs of 4 fellow HOFers: Mickey Mantle (blue ballpoint), Joe DiMaggio (blue sharpie), Ralph Kiner (red felt tip) and Johnny Mize (black fountain). Features beautiful silk cachet portrait of Robinson. Circular date stamp of Robinson's induction, Aug 2, 1982. Very fine.

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850 / 1982-87 BASEBALL HOFER MULTIPLE-SIGNATURE FIRST DAY COVERS W/ WILLIAMS ................... PH $600-800

Four baseball-themed First Day Covers from the 1980s, each with several Hall-of-Fame autographs. First features beautiful silk cachet portrait of Hank Aaron, signed by HOFers Burleigh Grimes, Carl Hubbell, Ted Lyons, Whitey Ford and Don Drysdale. Second features painted baseball-themed cachet (special edition, numbered on reverse), signed by HOFers Frank Robinson, Ernie Banks, Willie Mays, Reggie Jackson, Hank Aaron and Willie McCovey. Third features simple ink pictures of the National and American League logos, signed by HOFers Carl Yastrzemski, Jim Rice, George Brett, Reggie Jackson and Rod Carew. Last, and certainly not least, fourth features awesome silk cachet rendering of Fenway Park, signed by HOFers Ted Williams, Rick Ferrell and Bob Doerr (and one illegible). Twenty autographs in all, excellent collection of Hall-of-Fame autographs. 851 / 1982 DIMAGGIO BROTHERS AUTOGRAPHED FIRST DAY COVER .............................................. PH $500-700

FDC commemorating the 1982 issue of Jackie Robinson’s Black Heritage stamp autographed by ALL THREE DiMaggio brothers! Joe signed in green felt-tip, Dom in blue ballpoint and Vince also in blue ballpoint. Very unusual to find all three brothers’ signatures on one item, much less on a nice cover like this. Signatures all very bold. 852 / 1982 FIRST DAY COVER SIGNED BY MICKEY MANTLE & BILL DICKEY ..................... PH $500-700

FDC featuring beautiful silk cacheted portrait of Jackie Robinson, autographed by 2 HOF Yankee greats, Mickey Mantle (blue ballpoint) and Bill Dickey (blue sharpie). Mantle’s signature very bold; Dickey’s signature bold but slightly smeared. FDC carries circular date stamp from Cooperstown, Aug 2, 1982, an induction date for that year. Very fine.

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857X

859X

860X

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853 / 1982 TWO MULTIPLE-SIGNED FIRST DAY COVERS: 19 HOFERS W/ KOUFAX, HUBBELL .................. PH $500-700

Two First Day Covers honoring Jackie Robinson (postmarked Aug 2, 1982, Cooperstown), each with multiple signatures of various baseball Hall-of-Famer players. FIRST cover with a B&W Black Heritage Series cachet of Robinson, features HOF signatures: Joe Sewell, Duke Snider, Carl Hubbell, Lou Boudreau, Walt Alston, Johnny Mize, Brooks Robinson and Monte Irvin. SECOND cover with a 'Dauntless Competitor' color cachet of Robinson sliding, features HOFers: Earl Averill, Sandy Koufax, Buck Leonard, Lou Boudreau, Pee Wee Reese, Warren Spahn, A.B. Chandler, Burleigh Grimes, Brooks Robinson, George Kell and Johnny Mize. 854

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855

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858 / 1983 BASEBALL MANAGERS SIGNED FDC ..... PH $300-400

Impressive First Day Cover featuring a miniature B&W picture of Babe Ruth embedded in the cachet, postmarked July 6, 1983, featuring autographs of 10 major league baseball managers. Signers include: Yogi Berra (HOF), Tommy Lasorda (HOF), Earl Weaver (HOF), Red Schoendienst (HOF), Walt Alston (HOF), Al Lopez (HOF), Bob Lemon (HOF), Al Dark, Ralph Houk and Danny Ozark. All in different pens, most certainly signed at different occasions. Awesome themed autographed item! 859 / 1983 DIMAGGIO & WILLIAMS SIGNED FDCs ... PH $300-400

Two First Day Covers commemorating the Babe Ruth stamp (postmarked July 6, 1983), each featuring bold signature from two Baseball Golden Age icons: Joe DiMaggio and Ted Williams. DiMaggio signed cover with beautiful Glen Cachet image of the Bambino, and also carries (besides Ruth stamp), a stamp from Ajman featuring DiMaggio. Williams signed a cover commemorating various American League sluggers, Ruth, Cobb and Williams. Williams' signature in bold black ballpoint, and DiMaggio's in blue ballpoint. Both excellent.

856 / 1983 BABE RUTH FIRST DAY COVERS AUTOGRAPHED W/ WILLIAMS, KOUFAX ......... PH $400-600

Group of 13 First Day Covers for Babe Ruth stamp, each with various cachets and portraits of the Bambino. All have at least one autograph, with 24 signers in all, including: Ted Williams (HOF, blue sharpie), Sandy Koufax (HOF, blue sharpie, slightly smeared) and Whitey Ford (HOF blue sharpie), Phil Niekro (HOF), Joe Sewell (HOF) and Frank Crosetti, Steve Garvey and Billy Williams (HOF), Bobby Doerr (HOF) and Johnny Pesky, Phil Rizzuto (HOF), Hank Bauer and Tommy Henrich, plus several more. Interesting selection of autographed Babe Ruth covers.

860 / 1984-85 BASEBALL AUTOGRAPHED FDCS W/ DIMAGGIO, WILLIAMS .............................. PH $1000-1500

857 / 1983 ‘GREAT YANKEES!’ FIRST DAY COVERS SIGNED W/ DIMAGGIO ........................................ PH $400-600

Tidy group of 6 First Day Covers, all postmarked July 6, 1983, commemorating Babe Ruth and other Yankee greats. Each features printed image of Ruth along with another famous 'Great Yankee,' each signed by latter player. Key cover here features portrait and signature of Joltin' Joe DiMaggio (black ink). Other Yankee autographed covers include: Bill Dickey (blue ballpoint), Yogi Berra (black ink), Whitey Ford (black ink), Billy Martin (blue ballpoint) and Waite Hoyt (black felt tip). The Hoyt is a cut signature that has been affixed to the cover.

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Forty-three (43) First Day Covers, each celebrating 'On This Day In Baseball History,' more than half of which carry an autograph by a Major League Baseball player, majority HOFer or rare signature. Highlights include: Ted Williams (blue sharpie), Joe DiMaggio (blue sharpie), Hank Aaron and Eddie Mathews (same cover, blue sharpie), and Willie Mays, Warren Spahn and Juan Marichal (same cover, Mays & Spahn blue sharpie, Marichal blue ballpoint). HOFer autographed covers include: Hank Aaron, Willie Mays, Bob Feller, Stan Musial, Lou Bourdreau, Carl Hubbell, Lou Brock (x2), Billy Williams and Bob Lemon. Also two cut signatures that have been affixed to their respective cover: Satchel Paige (HOF) and Babe Adams (rare). Other autographs of interest: Johnny Pesky, Joe Pepitone, Joe Adcock and more. Sweet group of autographed baseball covers.

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Covers (Signed), Baseball – Sports, cont. 861 / 1984-98 AUTOGRAPHED FIRST DAY COVERS W/ DIMAGGIO, MANTLE ................................... PH $900-1200

Group of approximately 100 Baseball-themed First Day Covers, more than half of which are autographed by at least one Major League Player. Many are limited-edition painted covers (many by Bulls Eye, Bevil and Wild Horse), along with other interesting themes (e.g. 3000 Hit Club). Several HOFer autographs, highlighted by autographed Bevil cover signed by Joe DiMaggio (small signature, blue ballpoint), as well as another cover signed by Mickey Mantle (blue ballpoint, very bold); other HOFer signers: Willie McCovey, Willie Stargell, Bill Mazeroski (x2), Willie Mays, Nolan Ryan (x2), Rod Carew, Eddie Mathews, Hank Aaron (x4), Al Kaline (x2), Lou Brock, Carl Yastrzemski, Sparky Anderson (x3), Hal Newhouser, Hank Greenberg, Charles Gehringer, Orlando Cepeda, Tony Gwynn (x2), Red Schoendienst, Carlton Fisk, Carl Sandberg, Frank Robinson, Brooks Robinson, Johnny Bench (x2), Billy Herman, Stan Musial; significant non-HOFers include Greg Maddux, Mark McGwire and Pete Rose. An excellent selection of autographs on some beautiful First Day Covers. 862 / 1984 ROBERTO CLEMENTE FIRST DAY COVERS W/ HOF AUTOGRAPHS ....................................... PH $350-500

Group of 21 First Day Covers commemorating Roberto Clemente stamp, all postmarked Aug 17, 1984, all featuring cachet depictions of legendary Hall-of-Famer. Many are autographed by various ball players, including some HOFers. Likely standout here is hand-painted watercolor depiction of Clemente by Melissa Fox, autographed by HOF pitcher Lefty Gomez. Other signatures scattered throughout, including: Ralph Kiner (HOF), Willie Stargell (HOF, x3), Willie Mays (HOF), Walt Alston (HOF), Tony Gwynn (HOF, x2), Bill Mazeroski (HOF), another Lefty Gomez, Marty Marion, Harvey Haddix, Smokey Burgess (x2), Don Mattingly (x2, with Gwynn both times), Dick Groat, Johnny Podres and more. Also includes one signed by Roberto Clemente Jr, with photo of him signing. Total of 27 signatures, some by themselves, others grouped on one cover. Nice lot.

Approximately 90 Gateway-issued FDCs, all canceled between 1986-89, each with silk cachets commemorating particular player or event (e.g. stadium opening, closing). Nearly all signed at least once by a MLB player, with some multiple signatures. Autographs include: Mantle; cut signature by HOF catcher Lombardi; other autographs scattered throughout thick album: Campanella, Sutton (x2), Blyleven (x2), Mays, Schmidt, Ferrell, Gwynn, Seaver, Fisk, Carlton, McCovey, McGwire, Catfish Hunter, Billy Williams, Molitor, Puckett, Stargell, Boudreau, Dandridge. Multi-signed covers include: Sutton and Phil Niekro, Phil and Joe Niekro, Jim and Gaylord Perry, Yogi Berra and Don Larsen, and on and on. Outstanding selection autographed by MLB greats! 864 / 1988 GRENADA FDCS AUTOGRAPHED W/ MANTLE, WILLIAMS ....................................... PH $1500-2000

Album chock full of 110 FDCs (4"x7½”) issued by Grenada, vast majority part of the Official MLB ‘U.S. Baseball Series 1’ covers, 50 of which autographed by a MLB player. Of the 50 autographs, 32 are by HOFers, making this is an outstanding collection featuring the greats of the last 60 years. Include: Mantle, Williams, Brooks Robinson, Frank Robinson, Jackson (x2), Boggs (x2), Feller, Kaline, Molitor, Yount, Carew (x2), Aparicio, Brett, Killebrew, Perry, Banks, Dawson, Sandberg, Carter, Schmidt, Musial, Ozzie Smith, Aaron, Spahn, Bench, Ryan, Gwynn, Mays, and Drysdale. The non-HOFers are a pretty stellar as well. Condition is stellar. All FDCs postmarked Nov 28, 1988. 865 / 1988-95 OFFICIAL MLB DODGER COVERS, MANY SIGNED, W/ KOUFAX & MORE ............. PH $750-1000

Three Official Sports Series albums filled with covers commemorating Brooklyn Dodgers Baseball. Dating from 1988-95, first two albums (1988 and 1989) feature covers that carry beautiful silk cachet portraits of the players; the last album features covers with printed B&W pictures (1992-95). All carry postmarks of various dates. Total of 113 covers, with just under half auto-graphed by featured player. Signers include: Koufax, Drysdale, Snider (x2), Pee Wee Reese (x5), Dick Williams (HOF), Lasorda (HOF), Durocher (x2), Don Newcombe, Johnny Podres (x2), Don Zimmer, Eddie Stanky, Dolph Camilli, Carl Erskine (x2), Andy Pafko, Ralph Branca and Bobby Thomson (the only non-Dodger) on the same cover, and many more. All autographs very fine. An excellent gift for the life-long Dodger fan!

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863 / 1986-89 GATEWAY FDCS, MANY AUTOGRAPHED W/ MANTLE, STARGELL, GWYNN ................. PH $1000-1500

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869X

871X

872

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866 / 1989-96 BASEBALL AUTOGRAPHED FIRST DAY COVERS W/ DIMAGGIO, WILLIAMS .............. PH $1500-2000

Album with more than 100 Gateway First Day Covers, each commemorating a particular baseball player or event with a beautiful silk cachet, over 110 MLB autographs found here. Many HOFers, and some with multiple signatures. Autograph highlights include many HOFers: Joe DiMaggio, Ted Williams, Sandy Koufax, Joe Sewell, Billy Herman, Yastrzemski, Bob Lemon, Al Lopez, Eddie Mathews, Cal Ripken Jr., Paul Molitor, Lou Boudreau (x2), Reggie Jackson (x2), Robin Yount, Rollie Fingers, Ozzie Smith, Jim Bunning, Tom Seaver, Eddie Murray, Dave Winfield, Gaylord Perry (x2), Rod Carew, Luis Aparicio, Jim Palmer, Joe Morgan, Red Schoendienst, Al Barlick. Also some interesting multiply-signed covers: Nolan Ryan & Rickey Henderson, Lou Brock & Rickey Henderson, Ken Griffey Jr. & Sr., Stan Musial, Enos Slaughter & Terry Moore, Bob Feller, Herb Score & Early Wynn, and more. Outstanding collection.

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869 / 1989 ST. VINCENT FIRST DAY COVERS FEATURING HOF AUTOGRAPHS W/ WILLIAMS (X2) ............ PH $600-800

36 standard envelope-sized FDCs issued by St. Vincent displaying various Baseball-related themes – Hall of Fame, Winners Series, Rookies, Earthquake Relief, etc. All postmarked 7/23/89, 19 of which are signed by a major league ballplayer, with several HOFers. Highlights include TWO covers signed by Ted Williams (blue ballpoint), Willie Mays (x2), Musial, Feller, Perry (x2), Yastrzemski (x2), Kaline, Schoendienst, Banks, and Bench (x2). Other player signatures include potential HOFers Randy Johnson and John Smoltz. Most signatures on covers w/the player featured in cachet portrait. Excellent group of signed baseball covers. 870 / 1989 500 HOME RUN CLUB AUTOGRAPHED ENVELOPE W/ MANTLE, WILLIAMS, MAYS ..... PH $600-800

Baseball’s 150th anniversary is celebrated by this Gateway silk cachet that has been signed by 12 members of the 500 Home Run Club, plus one more. Larger envelope sized cover carries the following signatures: Aaron, Mays, Frank Robinson, Killebrew, Reggie Jackson, Schmidt, Mantle, Williams, McCovey, Eddie Mathews, and Banks; Eddie Murray, who had not yet hit 500 homers at the time of this issue, has signed later; finally, the host of this event, Pete Rose, also signed. All signatures in bold blue ballpoint with the exception of Aaron’s (black ballpoint). An outstanding item, all HOFers (save Rose).

867 / 1989 ST. VINCENT FIRST DAY COVERS FEATURING HOF AUTOGRAPHS W/ DIMAGGIO ................ PH $1000-1500

Album full of 90 FDCs issued by the island of St. Vincent, the vast majority part of the ‘U.S. Baseball Series 2,’ featuring 34 autographs by the players each one commemorates. Many HOFers here, highlighted by a nice clean blue sharpie signature by Joe DiMaggio, and a strong blue ballpoint signature by Sandy Koufax. Other HOF autographed covers include: Jim Rice, Yastrzemski, Boudreau, Reggie Jackson, Wynn, Carew, Fingers, Seaver, Robin Roberts, Kiner, Stargell, Gibson, Eddie Mathews, Joe Morgan, Ford and Feller. An outstanding collection of baseball autographed covers, perfect for the HOF collector.

871 / 1989 ST. VINCENT FIRST DAY COVERS FEATURING HOF AUTOGRAPHS W/ WILLIAMS .................... PH $500-700

Over 40 FDCs issued by St. Vincent displaying various Baseball related themes like Hall of Fame, Winners Series, Rookies, Earthquake Relief, etc. All post-marked 7/23/89, of which 24 are signed by a major league ballplayer, with several HOFers. Highlights include: Ted Williams (big and bold, blue sharpie), a cover signed by both Mays and Banks, and other HOF such as: Mays (x2 more), Musial, Feller, Perry (x2), Yastrzemski (x2), Kaline, Schoendienst, Banks, and Bench (x2). Most signatures on covers with the player featured in cachet portrait. Nice group of HOF baseball autographs found here!

868 / 1989 BASEBALL LEGENDS FDCs SIGNED W/ MANTLE, WILLIAMS, DIMAGGIO ............... PH $750-1000

23 First Day Covers featuring cachet portraits of HOFers, 20 of which signed by the player featured. Covers commemorate ‘Baseball Legends’, first and second series, each with a Cooperstown postmark of June 10, 1989, and first day issue of the 25¢ Lou Gehrig stamp. The big three autographs of the signing era are found here: Mantle (blue ballpoint), Williams (blue ballpoint), and DiMaggio (blue sharpie). Remaining HOFer autographs include: Lopez, Yastrzemski, Aaron, Mays, Musial, Brock, Feller, Luke Appling, Buck Leonard, Slaughter, Mize, Rick Ferrell, Billy Herman, George Kell, Kaline, Charles Gehringer, and A.B. Chandler. Covers featuring Judy Johnson, Bill Dickey and Joe Sewell are unsigned but included. Saint Louis, Missouri

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872 / 1989 COVER SIGNED BY HOFERS MANTLE, WILLIAMS, ROBINSON, YAZ .............................. PH $400-600

Cover commemorating the 150th Anniversary of Baseball, date stamped 1/14/89, featuring a beautiful cachet of the four thenliving winners of the Triple Crown: Mantle, Williams, Yastrzemski and Frank Robinson. All four HOFers have signed this cover in blue ballpoint. Very bold signatures.

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CARDS (SIGNED) 873

875

A huge collection of over 330 Basketball-related First Day Covers, with more than half autographed by at least one player or coach. Many HOFers found here, including following stars: Pete Maravich (signed as 'Pistol Pete'), Wilt Chamberlain, Larry Bird (x2), Magic Johnson (x4), Kareen Abdul-Jabbar (x6!), Julius Erving, John Havlicek, Elgin Baylor, Bob Cousy, Ed Wachter, Bud Foster, Red Auerbach, Rick Barry, Jerry Tarkanian, Walt Frazier, Bob Pettit, John Wooden, and many many more. Several multi-signed items as well, including a cover signed by both Magic and Bird. At least 100 of the covers are from 1961, commemorating the 100th birthday of Dr. James Naismith, the game's inventor; majority of these covers are signed by one old-timer player or HOFer. Basketball fans and historians should find this to be an astounding grouping of autographs.

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1937 JOE LOUIS-TOMMY FARR HEAVYWEIGHT FIGHT ADVERTISING COVER ............................ PH $150-250

Legal sized entire, green and red advertisement for the August 26, 1937 Louis-Farr World Heavyweight Match at Yankee Stadium. Printed text advertising the 44th Street Hotel on back. Franked with 3¢ violet Washington tied with Aug 2, 1937 Long Branch, NJ wavy line machine cancel. Very fine and attractive.

1990s FOOTBALL AUTOGRAPHED BY TROY AIKMAN & EMMITT SMITH ..................... PH $200-300

Wilson NFL ‘Official Size’ football in original cardboard display box, signed in silver Sharpie. Very fine. COVERS (SIGNED) 1969-88 FOUR MULTIPLE-SIGNED FOOTBALL FIRST DAY COVERS ............................................. PH $350-500

Four football-related FDCs, all multiple-signed by various HOF Football stars from the past. Three of these covers commemorate the 100th anniversary of Football, and postmarked out of New Brunswick NJ 9/26/1969; remaining cover from 1988 commemorates 25th Anniv of the Pro Football HOF. Total of 38 autographs, including: Nagurski, Grange, Paul Brown, Sammy Baugh, Unitas (x2), Michalski, Flaherty, Joe Schmidt, Elroy Hirsch, Lenny Moore, Dudley (x3), Hinkle, Bill Willis, McAfee, Bob Waterfield, George Halas, Dante Lavilli (x2), Bobby Layne, Bill George, George Musso, Jack Christiansen, and more. Nice group!

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– BOXING –

1948 JIM THORPE AUTOGRAPHED MENU ... PH $1000-1500

A menu from the Theatrical Lounge, a legendary Jazz club in Cleveland, autographed by Sports legend Jim Thorpe. Often considered the greatest athlete of the 20th century, Thorpe excelled not only at Football, but Baseball, Basketball, and of course the Olympics, where he was a Gold Medal winner in the 1912 Pentathlon and Decathlon. Thorpe has signed this 9"x12" menu in black ballpoint pen to the center left. Signature dates to August 3rd, 1948. Menu even has original chef’s special card stapled to the upper left. Excellent and rare signature. Very Fine. (Authenticated by PSA/DNA, cert #U01899)

1960s-90s HUGE SIGNED COVER COLLECTION W/ CHAMBERLAIN, MARAVICH ..................... PH $1500-2000

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1937-2008 FOOTBALL FIRST DAY COVERS W/ MANY AUTOGRAPHS ................................ PH $1200-1700

Over 310 College and Pro Football related FDCs, some as old as 1930s, with at least 100 autographed by various players and coaches. Most player autographs are modern (post-1970) players. Fifty of these covers are oversized (6"x9") Superbowl commemorative covers, with half autographed. Many rare and unusual covers found here. Autograph highlights include following players: Payton, Paul ‘Bear’ Bryant (signed as Paul Bryant), Montana (x6!), Rice (x2), Simms (x2), Bradshaw (x4), Franco Harris, Dawson, Starr (x2), Namath (x3), Kelly (x2), Emmit Smith (x2), Jim Brown, Marino (x2), Staubach, ‘Bullet Bill’ Dudley, O.J. Simpson (x2), Elway (x3), Rooney, Ditka, Joe Greene, Hornung, Griese, Landry (x2), Dickerson, and many more. Definitely worth a look for the football autograph collector. 879

1935-2000 FIRST DAY COVER COLLECTION W/ AUTOGRAPHS ............................................ PH $1000-1500

Outstanding collection of over 170 College and Pro Football related FDCs, more than half of which carry at least one player or coach autograph. Many older HOF players found here, along with some modern. Includes: George Allen (x2!), Unitas (x3), Grange, Starr (x2), Rozelle (x3!), Staubach (x2), Jim Brown (x2), Otto Graham (x3), Sayers, Shula, Bradshaw, Hornung, Namath, Csonka, Marcus Allen, Blanda (x2), Sammy Baugh, O.J. Simpson, Ewbank, Montana, Dawson, Motley, Jim Otto, and many more.

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– OLYMPICS – 882

1930s SONJA HENIE AUTOGRAPHED PHOTO .... PH $350-500

Superb vintage signed sepia tone (8"x10") photograph of Olympic gold medalist ice skater and actress. Inscribed by her ‘To / Emma / Good luck / Sonja Henie.’ Superb photograph picturing her on ice with mirror image. Fine. Accompanied by University Archives LOA. 883

1936 STERLING SILVER OLYMPIC FLAG BRACELET ........................................................... PH $400-600

Enameled sterling silver bracelet, 6" long, with depictions of Norway, Greece, China, USA, Great Britain, Soviet Union, Brazil & Belgium. Reverse of each flag stamped ‘STERLING’. Each flag double linked to form bracelet. One link between flags is missing. We’ve never seen any 1936 Olympics memorabilia piece quite like this one. Fine condition for such a rare & unusual item. 884

1936 SUMMER & WINTER OLYMPICS, RARE TWO VOLUME SET .................. View photo online $300-400

A rare two volume hardbound set in original slipcase. Winter Olympics (100+ pages) titled ‘KAMPF UND SIEG IN SCHNEE UND EIS’ w/ detailed text, photos & detailed reports of results. Summer Olyumpics (150+p pages) titled ‘SO KAEMPFTE UND SIEGTE DIE JUGEND DER WELT’ similar in content to Winter volume but reports of results less detailed. Bindings are intact, volumes are clean, slip case is worn and faulty as expected. 885

1936-80 OLYMPICS ‘CREW 36’ NOTEBOOK ..... PH $250-350

880 /D 1981 BEN HOGAN SIGNED CONTRACT ............ PH $200-300

Bold signature of golfing great, Ben Hogan on contract (8½”x14", two pages) between Sohio Petroleum Company and himself regarding his oil business that he conducted after his golf career. (2004 Global Cert #GV188925) 881

1977-81 AUTOGRAPHED FIRST DAY COVERS W/ GULDAHL, NICKLAUS, PALMER .................. PH $600-800

Group of 11 First Day Covers, mostly commemorating Golf great Bobby Jones (date-stamped either 1977 or 1981), autographed by various golfers. The key cover is the only one that is not Bobby Jones, includes: Golf HOFer Ralph Guldahl, a rare signature, has autographed a cover with a cachet featuring himself in black ballpoint. Other signers include: Jack Nicklaus (black rollerball), Byron Nelson (blue ink), Arnold Palmer (black ink), Sam Snead (black ink), Gene Sarazen (black felt tip), Gary Player (blue ballpoint), Nancy Lopez (blue ballpoint), Tom Watson (blue ballpoint), and Lee Trevino (black ink).

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German participants in 1936 Olympics formed a group called ‘36’. This approximately 6"x8" loose leaf notebook belonged to person running the organization and contains list of names, addresses and phone numbers of members, record of death of members, some handwritten material and number of printed publications from 1950s folded inside. ALSO 1952 German book for Olympics in Helsinki and Olympics edition of ‘Berliner Illustrirte Zeitung’ (14½”x10¼”, cover faults). Fine condition.

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Olympics – Sports, cont. 886

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1936 SUMMER OLYMPICS BADGE & MEDALLION REPRODUCTIONS ............................................... PH $200-300

Three boxes full of Sports collectibles, mostly Baseball related. Highlights include 1969 FDC signed by President Gerald Ford; full-sized cover commemorating the 1987 All-Star game w/various autographs, including Dimaggio, Rizzuto, Boggs, and more; and, a full-sized cover featuring 12 members of the 3,000 Hit Club, all now HOFers except for Pete Rose, signed by all 12 players in blue ballpoint. Other items found here: Ballparks of America series of covers (with its own album), incomplete, with 10 covers featuring signatures from Killebrew, Weaver, Palmer, Ferrell, Frank Robinson, Cepeda, Musial, and more; 9 framed items, mostly commemorative covers or stamps featuring either Ruth, Robinson, Ripken or Dodger items; two albums featuring 125 Years of Official ML Patches, full & complete; various autographed items including Michael Jordan (?), Willie Shoemaker, Richard Petty, Wade Boggs, Tommy Lasorda, Sparky Lyle (x2), the Women’s World Basketball Championship Team (1994), and six different covers featuring signatures from members of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League; 500 hundred+ covers, mostly FDCs, some limited editions; various books, magazines and other paper ephemera.

Consists of 4 Sports Judge badges, 5 movie maker badges, and 3 German Olympic medallions. Max size 2" diameter. These items were produced later, probably in 1960s or 1970s. Generally very fine condition.

– SPORTS ACCUMULATIONS – 887 / / / 1890s-1990s POWERFUL SPORTS STAMP COLLECTION .......................................................... $3000-4000

Thousands of Sports-related stamps in albums, glassines and other forms of storage with great strength in OLYMPICS, including impressive multi-volume mounted collection, BASEBALL, FOOTBALL and other sports. Many better and scarce items here, such as LIBERIA Scott #C177 composite trial color proof, green background (unique); 1980 ECUADOR imperforate proofs, #991-991P; CONGO #C276-81, imperf collective plate profs on stamp paper (fewer than 20 sets known); MALAGASY #429 signed die proof; TONGA #58285 (Statue of Liberty) SPECIMEN sheets; other proofs and specimens; and much more. Noted two boxes of new issues with original buyer's cost in excess of $2,000 (many with much higher value now). Enormous total catalog value. Great holding with much potential. Much MINT never hinged as well as previously hinged, plus used sprinkled here and there. Generally fine to very fine and very much worth a deeper examination. 888

1960s SPORTS AUTOGRAPHS ACCUMULATION ............................................................................... PH $300-400

Nice lot of Sports autographs dating to early 1960s. Key to this lot is a cover and a handwritten letter referencing the cover, both signed by HOF Football quarterback Roger Staubach. Cover carries cache portrait of JFK, with Staubach's blue ballpoint signature to the right of it, and letter states basically how much of a pleasure it was to sign a cover featuring a President. Couple other Staubach items here, but all have rubber stamp signatures. Other items have much to do with the 1963 Washington Senators (the city's 2nd franchise with that name), including a team-signed ball (mgr. Mickey Vernon on sweet spot), several covers with player signatures (Jim Gentile, Ken Retzer, Marty Kutyna), a signed photo and handwritten letter by Senator's catcher Ken Retzer, and more. Second baseball and letter signed by Los Angeles Angels coach Salty Parker. A cover commemorating JFK's visit to the 1962 All-Star game, signed by Stan Musial. Three covers from Army-Navy football games, all featuring JFK caches, signed by various players on those teams (Pat Donnelly, Cammy Lewis, and Rollie Stichweh).

AUTOGRAPHS 890

1990s LOT W/ RYAN, GRETZKY, NAMATH, JETER ................................................................... PH $400-600

Eight (8) Sports autographed items includes: signed Football baseball commemorating Nolan Ryan’s 7th no- hitter, signed in blue ink by Ryan; a framed 8"x10" color photo of Ken Griffey, Jr, signed in blue sharpie; a laminated autographed 8"x10" color copy photo of Hockey legend Wayne Gretzky, in black sharpie; a signed 8"x10" color photo of HOF George Brett (blue sharpie); signed 8"x10" color photo of Derek Jeter (blue sharpie); an 8"x10" color photo of Nolan Ryan just following his 7th no-hitter, in blue sharpie; a Fleer Greats baseball card featuring Cal Ripken Jr., signed in black ink; and finally a SP Authentic, Upper Deck Football card featuring Joe Namath and his blue sharpie signature, encased in Lucite. Very Fine.

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894 /D 1900s-80s AUTOGRAPH BALANCE LOT W/ DOOLITTLE, SHEPARD, BENNY .......................... $500-700

– USA – 891

D 1857-1970s STOCK CERTIFICATES & OTHER EPHEMERA ................................................................. $300-400

Eclectic group of various items, noted more than 50 used stock certificates from: GM, Pan Am, IT&T, Howard Johnson, B&O Railroad, Erie Lackawana RR Co., Delaware, Lackawanna & Western RR Co., Boston & Providence RR, Boston & Albany RR Co., MO Pacific Corp, Lehigh Valley RR CO., and much more. Also: 5 old Valentines, APS proofs for various conventions, SC3, printed Congressional free franks (x4) with H.C. Lodge, USA fractional currencies plus Alabama & Chattanooga RR currency pieces, Civil War era Union soldier photograph, and 3 gummed Philatelic Truck S/S with added private overprints reading Chicago Philatelic Society Oct 13-15, 1939, with menu on the gum side. 892

Celebrity autographs, ranging from Militaria, Sports, Hollywood to Space. Contains following autographed items: a B&W 8"x10" photo of Jimmy Doolittle receiving award from FDR, signed by Doolittle in black ink; an ALS by Theodore Roosevelt Jr, when he was Asst Secretary of Navy (Signature House COA), dated 1918; a signed and inscribed photo of astronaut Alan Shepard; a French banknote featuring an autograph by actor Bing Crosby; a calling card, with several autographs from Jack Benny’s radio show; a business card signed by Jack Dempsey, dated 5/10/38; a TLS by U.S. Senator Henry Cabot Lodge, dated 2/20/1948; an FDC featuring General Claire Chennault, signed by his wife Anna, in both English & Kanji (black ballpoint). Quite an eclectic grouping.

D 1880s-1990s STOCK CERTIFICATE SELECTION W/ TRAINS & INDIANS ............................................... $600-800

Attractive selection of 80 stocks & bonds, mostly from 1900s to 1950s. Majority are engraved by the American Bank Note Company, with wonderful vignettes of locomotives and other trains, male & female allegories, Indians, agricultural or industrial scenes. Selected companies: Pan American World Airways, The Pennsylvania Railroad Company, Beech Creek Railroad Company, American Brands, The New York Central and Hudson River Railroad Company, City of Jersey City (bond) and more. Most have been issued to owners, with handwritten, handstamped or typed names and dates; a few are unused, most have hole punches. Overall fine to very fine condition. Did not notice any duplication.

– CIGAR BANDS – 895

1900s HUGE CIGAR BAND COLLECTION ................ $250-350

An album full of approx 700 vintage cigar bands, mostly early 20th century. Vast majority are affixed to the album pages by glue. Plurality of cigars were made in Havana, remaining out of Tampa, Manila, New York, etc. Brands all across the board: Blackstone, Broeker, Calsetta, El Producto, El Toro, Emanelo, Garcia, Isabela, Ilanda, La Carona, La Palina, Melba, and many more – at least 300 different brands. Condition varies from Fair to Very Good. Instant Cigar Band collection found here!

– MISCELLANEOUS – 896

1960s-70s AUTOGRAPH CONSIGNMENT BALANCE ..................................................... View photo online $300-400

Large collection of mostly political autographs with the majority dating to the early 1960s. The key signature is by former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt in blue ink on a United Nations cover, dated 1960. A few other key items include: WWII Fleet Admiral C.W. Nimitz, in black ballpoint, on a cover commemorating launch of USS America aircraft carrier; Civil War centennial cover signed by Tennessee Senator Estes Kefauver; Senator and Presidential candidate Barry Goldwater on a cover in blue ink; plus many more. More autographs noted online.

OTHER COLLECTIBLES – ACCUMULATIONS – 893 / /D 1848-1970s UNUSUAL & USEFUL ACCUMULATION OF AUTOGRAPHS, EPHEMERA ................................ $600-800

Unusual group, and despite date range, most material is from 1930s-60s. Some highlights include April-May 1953 ‘Batman’ comic (fair condition); group of close to 20 Mixed Claims/ Senate/State Dept correspondence, a mess of autographs including Gene Autry (letter), Eubie Blake, Ira Gershwin, Pablo Casals, George McGovern, Hubert Humphrey, Wallis Simpson (Duchess of Windsor), Prince Ranier, Charles W. Mayo, Astronaut Hank Hartsfield (all on covers); near mint ‘HAWAII’ $1 Silver Certificate signed by bandleader Orrin Tucker and 1935 Silver Certificate signed by Maj. Gen. Hawley; autographs of Will Rogers Jr., Eunice Kennedy Shriver (letter and on stamps), Henry Kissinger; land grants with secretarial signatures of James K. Polk, James Monroe, Ulysses S. Grant and Theodore Roosevelt; sheet of stamps signed by PMG Arthur E. Summerfield; and many other interesting odds & ends, fine overall.

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– TOBACCO CARDS – 897

1930s CIGARETTE & CANDY CARD COLLECTION – ENGLISH & GERMAN .......................................... PH $250-350

Grouping of English and German collectible cards, with several complete sets, dating to the 1930s. Highlight of the lot is a large album titled ‘AUS DEM TIERREICH’ (from the Animal Kingdom) filled with German candy cards from Stollwerck Chocolate Company, all representing various Animals; set is near complete, missing only one, cards in near-pristine condition; album Very Good condition. Also found in this lot, several English cigarette cards, including a full album of ‘Film Stars: Large Size Portraits on Silver’; more scarce than most of these John Player & Sons issued tobacco cards, album in decent condition with silver 2"x3" cards pasted inside, complete. Finally, some complete and near-complete loose sets noted in online description. Great starter collection.

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1920-80s VARIOUS USA TOKENS, MEDALLIONS & MARDI GRAS DOUBLOONS .................................. $350-500

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WORLDWIDE COIN ACCUMULATIONS 901

Accumulation of USA and some foreign tokens & such in two groups. One group in binder with 225 worldwide & other group as loose pages with 194 New Orleans Mardi Gras doubloons (aluminum with some colored), plus a paper bill. Includes: (1) Gambling tokens, sales tax, trade tokens, NCO token, 34 wooden nickel types, some foreign coins or tokens, medals & Bicentennial material; (2) New Orleans Mardi Gras doubloons thrown out by various Krews, started throwing doubloons in 1959. Most great shape. 899

1975-79 GREAT EXPLORERS COVERS WITH MEDALS ................................................................ PH $700-900

International Geographical Union Great Explorers Medals in covers (stamps USA or foreign). Franklin Mint produced. Covers with dates between 1975-1979. Total of 50 covers with medals weighting about 1.27 troy oz. Sterling silver medals est. about .9 troy oz each or 45. troy oz. total. Albums with information cards, a little musty. Plus Set of 2 Bicentennial medals, one bronze & other sterling silver, both weight 2,000 grains attractive & two membership cards in Franklin Mint Collectors Society with medals (sterling silver weight .3 troy oz each). 900

1900s-1980s COINS, CURRENCY & MISC. ............... $300-400

Mixture of various things. Includes: set of 4 American bicentennial coasters, old Japanese coins with square holes in their centers, other foreign coins, piece of USA fractional currency, military pay scripts, much old foreign currency, replicas of ancient Roman coins, Romanian Power of Attorney document with Romanian rev stamps w/attached USA document with counselor fee tax stamp, estimated $50 in non silver Canadian coinage, Canadian (The Colonies) 1822 1/16 dollar silver coin, Canadian checks with tax stamps, tobacco box labels, 3 metal cigarette tins, Canadian foreign export stamps, Brazilian revenue stamps, Cinderellas, 1892 NP Express Co. money order remitter’s receipt, small holdings of WWI era Polish currency, 1904 LA Purchase token or prize, 1867-1927 commemorative Canadian Confederation medal, USA 1965 mint set, 13 Original States bronze collector coin set, 1950s era union pins, other pins, two .999 fine silver Canadian replica stamps, Johnson Country Mile fishing reel plus lures and much more. Condition mixed, catalog value unknown.

USA CURRENCY

1976-79 USA MEDALLIC FIRST DAY COVERS ...... $750-1000

Postmasters of America 4 volume set of USA First Day covers of commemorative stamps. Each cover contains a sterling silver medal relating to the stamp subject. Cover with medal weighs 1.4 troy oz. Figure medal about one troy oz of sterling silver. 70 covers with information cards. Albums a bit musty, but covers great shape.

902

S 1864 THREE FRACTIONAL CURRENCY SPECIMENS FOR 25¢ THIRD ISSUE ............................................. PH $1250

Three SPECIMENS of the 25¢ fractional currency (Friedberg Design 176). First is of obverse showing William Fessenden; second is reverse in red; third is reverse in green. All on thin paper with gold ‘SPECIMEN’ printed on back. Very fine. 903

S 1864 THREE FRACTIONAL CURRENCY SPECIMENS FOR 50¢ THIRD ISSUE ............................................. PH $1500

Three seldom seen SPECIMENS of the 50¢ fractional currency (Friedberg Design 181). First is of obverse showing Gen. Spinner in black & gold; second is reverse in red (wrinkles, partial watermark); third is reverse in green. All on thin paper with gold ‘SPECIMEN’ printed on back. Generally very fine.

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– IRAN – 904

1932-70s SHAH REZA & SHAH PAHLAVI CURRENCY COLLECTION .............................. PH $6000-8000

Collection of 76 mostly different Iran currencies, most appear uncirculated, with Krause World Paper Money Catalog numbers and owner’s total value of more than $11,000, in tan stockbook. A few highlights include (by Krause): 1932 Reza 20r #20 with small natural inclusion, 1933-34 Reza 10r #25a signatures in both German & Farsi & #25b signatures in Farsi only, 1938 Reza 20r #34Af, 1944 Pahlavi 20r #41, 50r #42 & 100r #44, 1951 Pahlavi 100r-1000r #50-53, 1965 Pahlavi 1000r #83, 1970-71 Pahlavi 1000r with signatures 11-13 #94a, b & c, and others. Clean attractive collection, fine to very fine.

1836-1960s SMALL LOT OF CURRENCY & COINS ...................................................................................... $100-150

Lot of USA, MEXICO & GERMANY currency & four US coins. Includes: (1) Mexico 1950s-60s period CU bills 1p, 5p, 10p, & 20p attractive set; (2) Germany Reichsbanknote 1924 50 millionen mark uniface fine to very fine & notgeld set from Tonndorf-Lohe 1921 set of 7 with 3 lower values 20, 30 & 50 & 1m, 2m, 5m & 10m, CU; (3) US $1 silver certificate series 1935F very good to fine, four coins Indian Head cents 1904-05 fine to very fine, 1836 Bust dime very good, & 1946 irradiated Roosevelt dime. Interesting group.

– JAPANESE OCCUPATIONS – 905

1943-46 BANKNOTES FROM INDONESIA, BURMA, JAPAN, OTHERS .................................................. PH $300-400

Better than average selection of Japanese related banknotes during and immediately after WWII. The most valuable note is Japanese Occupation of Netherlands Indies 1000 roepiah note inscribed ‘Pemerintah Dai Nippon’ in almost uncirculated condition (Krause #127 2003 catalog value $650 UNC). Other highlights include (with Krause #): JAPAN Silver yen #30c, Bank of Japan ¥5 #50a, x10 5s-50s ‘Paper Money’ issues worn & x7 post-war issues 10s-¥10, worn to UNC; Occupied Oceania 1sh #2 uncirculated; Occupied China #M19a Title A UNC; Occupied Burma 100r #17 uncirculated; plus several others from Occupied Neth Indies (x6), Allied Occupied Japan ‘Yen A’ 50s & ¥1 (worn), Japanese Philippines 1c, 10c 10p, 100p and 500 pesos; Occupied Malaya $10 #M7b & $100 #M8 both almost uncir-culated plus 11 more Malaya. Overall fine to very fine w/many UNC.

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