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BRUCE A. AIKENHEAD Lengthy letter to a space memorabilia collector Typed Letter signed: "Bruce A. Aikenhead O. C.", 3 pages, 8½x11. Salmon Arms, British Columbia, 2010 November 25. To Mr. Roger Nees, Bella Vista, Arkansas, in part: "...Sale Price $90.00
$100.00
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THE AIR ADVENTURES OF JIMMIE ALLEN Autograph letter fragment "signed" by the fictional radio star Jimmie Allen, discussing his movie The Sky Parade Autograph Letter Fragment signed in character: "Jimmie Allen", 1 page present, 8½x8 Portion of letter present begins in mid-sentence:Sale Price $81.00
$90.00
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AIR FORCE ONE: RALPH ALBERTAZZIE Flew President Nixon on his historic first visit to China. Typed Letter signed: "Ralph Albertazzi" as Presidential Pilot, 1p, 7¼x10½. "Aboard Air Force One", 1972 April 10. On Air Force One letterhead with imprinted Presidential seal.Sale Price $198.00
$220.00
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BUZZ ALDRIN Fragment of a letter to Air France about travel from Paris to Guadalupe Typed Letter Fragment signed: "Buzz Aldrin". 1p, 8½x11. No place, no date. To an unnamed recipient, in full: "We need to depart Los Angeles on Friday, April 22nd. Our main interest is the flight back from France to Guadalupe.Sale Price $306.00
$340.00
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BUZZ ALDRINThe second man on the Moon invites a film producer to a shuttle launch.Important TLS: "Buzz", 1½p, 7¼x10¾. Laguna Beach, California, 1990 March 18. To Producer David Geffen (now with Dreamworks), The Geffen Company, Los Angeles.Sale Price $595.00
$700.00
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EDWARD R. ARMSTRONG Letter signed by the visionary aviation engineering pioneer Typed Letter signed: "ER Armstrong", 1 page, 8½x11. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1948 June 25. On personal letterhead to William Gerhard, Overbrook, Pennsylvania.Sale Price $680.00
$800.00
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JOHN BALL, JR. Signed letter from the author of In the Heat of the Night Typed letter signed: "John Ball" 1 page, 5¾x9¼. Encino California, December 20, 1973. To William Stanhope.Sale Price $198.00
$220.00
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JAMES D. BARE Handwritten letter from the air ace, praising the infantry Autograph Letter signed: "James D. Bare", 1 page, 5½x8½. Oklahoma City, 2004 October 21. To "Dear Adam Gaubert", in full: "You, too are a hero. Congratulations on your award of the 'Combat Infantryman's Badge'.Sale Price $180.00
$200.00
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RALPH S. BARNABY. TLS: "Ralph S. Barnaby", 1p, 6½x10¼. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1971 March 3. On his personal imprinted letterhead to Mr. Richard Calow. In full: "I was pleased to receive your nice letter dated February 22nd.Sale Price $180.00
$200.00
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HANS BAUR. ALS: "Hans Baur/Chief Pilot to the Führer", 2p, 8¼x6, front and verso. Munich, 1980 March 5. In German, no translation. Hans Baur (1897-1993) tells Mr. Freund that he has written a book. The English version is out of print in England but there will be a new American English version.Sale Price $270.00
$300.00
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SKYLAB ASTRONAUTSThe Skylab Astronauts send a typed letter. Typed Letter Signed: "Alan L. Bean", "Owen K. Garriott" and "Jack R. Lousma", 1p, 8x10½. NASA, Johnson Space Center, Houston, Texas, 1973 November 6. To Mrs. Mary Helfen, Bound Brook, New Jersey.Sale Price $405.00
$450.00
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HOWARD G. BENEDICTThe newly-hired works manager at the Glenn L. Martin Company pens his name on this typed letter introducing himself to Mr. Henry Woodhouse of the Aero Club of America Typed Letter signed: “Howard G. Benedict”, in iron gall ink, 1p, 8½x11. No place, 1917 November 21. Addressed to “Mr.Sale Price $81.00
$90.00
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BOCK'S CAR CREW: FRED OLIVI Signed autograph letter (1998) to a collector of war photography Autograph Letter signed: "Fred J. Olivi", 1 page, 8½x11. Chicago, Illinois, 1998 March 9. On personal letter (with imprinted image of Bock's Car) to "Dear John".Sale Price $324.00
$360.00
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FRED J. OLIVIThe co-pilot of Bock's Car when it dropped Fat Man onto Nagasaki, Japan signed this handwritten letter ALS: "Fred J. Olivi", 1½p, front and verso, 7½x11. No place, no date. To Kosta Kamporis, Laval, Quebec. Penned in lower portion and on verso of an undated TLS to him.Sale Price $414.00
$460.00
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FRED J. OLIVIThe co-pilot who flew Bock's Car over Nagasaki to drop a second nuclear bomb on Japan signed this handwritten letter Autograph Letter Signed: "Fred J. Olivi Lt. Col./ USAF (Ret.)", 1p, 8½x11. Chicago, Ill., 1992 September 24. To Nora Zah-Student Teacher.Sale Price $414.00
$460.00
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BOCKSCAR CREW (MAJOR GENERAL CHARLES W. SWEENEY) - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 07/24/1998 - HFSID 271083BOCK'S CAR CREW: CHARLES SWEENEY Describes his duties during both atomic bombings Autograph Letter signed: "Charles W. Sweeney", 2 pages, 8½x10. No place, 1998 July 24. To Ray Norman. In full: "The drop at Hiroshima took place at 0800, local, after a 6 hr.Sale Price $1,190.00
$1,400.00
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FRANK BORMAN Frank Borman sends a typed letter saying that he does not believe in a world space agency but favors cooperation between existing agencies. Typed Letter signed: "Frank Borman", 1p, 8½x11. On official letterhead of Patlex Corporation. Las Cruces, New Mexico, 1989 January 17.Sale Price $292.50
$325.00
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FRANK BORMAN Frank Borman sends a typed letter with the information on the Board of Directors meeting. Typed Letter signed: "Frank Borman", 1p, 7¼x10½. On official letterhead as Chairman, President and CEO of Eastern Airlines. Miami, Florida, 1977 October 7.Sale Price $292.50
$325.00
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AIR CHIEF MARSHAL NORMAN H. BOTTOMLEY The Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Air Force Bomber Command signs this letter responding with his signature Autograph letter signed: "N.H. Bottomley" in blue ink, 1p, 5½x7. Pipers Wing, Bucks, England, June 30, 1960. In full: "Dear Mr.Sale Price $288.00
$320.00
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OWEN BREWSTER Signed under the letterhead of his Special Senate Committee Investigating the National Defense Program Typed Letter signed: "Owen Brewster", 1 page, 8x10½, affixed to an 8½ by 11 sheet. No place, 1945 July 31.Sale Price $144.00
$160.00
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U.S. SENATOR PORTRAYED BY ALAN ALDA IN HIS OSCAR-NOMINATED ROLE IN THE AVIATOR OWEN BREWSTER. TLS: "Owen Brewster", 1p, 8x10. [Washington, D.C.], 1946 September 25. To Frank C.P. McGlinn, Executive Secretary, Metropolitan Philadelphia Republican Finance Committee, Philadelphia.Sale Price $144.00
$160.00
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RICHARD E. BYRDThe famed explorer pens a letter discussing his success on the lecture circuit Autograph Letter Signed: "Byrd", 1¼p, front and verso, 5¼x6½. Hotel Kimball, Springfield, Mass., no date. To his lecture agent, James B. Pond.Sale Price $405.00
$450.00
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RICHARD E. BYRD Writing from the U.S.S. Mt. Olympus as part of his largest Antarctic expedition, the polar explorer thanks a friend for a fruit cake given to him, saying he will take it ashore Autograph letter signed: "R E Byrd", in black ink, 1 page, 8x10½. February 3, 1947. U.S.S Mt. Olympus.Sale Price $360.00
$400.00
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RICHARD E. BYRD Undated typed letter to a Miss Genn, signed by Byrd Typed letter signed "RE Byrd". 1 page, 8¼x6¼. In full: "My dear Miss. Genn: I am sorry you have been kept waiting for a reply to your letter. I am just in Boston for the day and hasten to reply.Sale Price $337.50
$375.00
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RICHARD E. BYRD He signs a letter to his close friend Bim, saying he has called off all the lectures he had planned, including ones in Winchester and Harrisonburg Typed letter signed: "Dick", in black ink, 1 page, 8½x11. Boston, Massachusetts. January 5, 1932.Sale Price $337.50
$375.00
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RICHARD E. BYRD He signs a typed letter discussing future lectures, and whether or not any will occur in New York Typed letter signed: "Dick", in black ink, 1 page, 8½x11. Boston, Massachusetts. January 8, 1932.Sale Price $337.50
$375.00
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RICHARD E. BYRD He signs a letter to a friend, discussing future lectures Typed letter signed: "Dick", in black ink, 1 page, 8½x11. Boston, Massachusetts. January 11, 1932. In part: "Regarding the Winchester lecture: Why don't you handle this direct from now on with J.V. Arthur, 40 Rouss Ave.Sale Price $337.50
$375.00
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RICHARD E. BYRD The famed polar explorer signs a letter to "Bim", discussing future lectures Typed letter signed: "Dick", in black ink, 1 page, 8½x11. Boston, Massachusetts. January 12, 1932.Sale Price $337.50
$375.00
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RICHARD E. BYRD The famed polar explorer signs a letter to "Bim", detailing his wife's unfortunate stay in the hospital, and asking his friend to keep it confidential Typed letter signed: "Dick", in black ink, 1 page, 8½x11. Boston, Massachusetts. January 19, 1932. In part: "Dear Bim: Mrs.Sale Price $337.50
$375.00
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RICHARD E. BYRD The famed polar explorer signs a letter to "Bim", saying he should follow his brothers suggestion of omitting a $500 guarantee Typed letter signed: "Dick", in black ink, 1 page, 8½x11. Boston, Massachusetts. January 20, 1932.Sale Price $337.50
$375.00
