Douglas Corrigan Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
DOUGLAS CORRIGAN
Born: January 22, 1907 in Galveston, Texas
Died: December 09, 1995 in Santa Ana, California
Biography
Aviator Douglas Corrigan (1907-1995) left Floyd Bennett Airfield in New York City for California. 28 hours and 13 minutes later, he landed outside Dublin, Ireland, after "accidentally" going the wrong way. Corrigan's exploit made him a national hero, and he was known as "Wrong-Way" Corrigan.
Film Credits
1939-The-Flying-Irishman (Performer), 1939-The-Flying-Irishman (Sound), 1957-To-Tell-the-Truth (in person)
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DOUGLAS "WRONG WAY" CORRIGAN - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 31509Index card signed by Douglas "Wrong Way" Corrigan, with the signature reading "Doug Corrigan." Corrigan became famous for his 1938 flight to Ireland, which he claimed was an accident after being denied permission to fly there.Price: $140.00
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DOUGLAS "WRONG WAY" CORRIGAN - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 268152Document signed by Douglas "Wrong Way" Corrigan features his signature, "Douglas Corrigan", written in pencil. Corrigan gained fame in 1938 after his controversial flight to Ireland, becoming a national hero for his "accidental" detour.
Price: $140.00
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DOUGLAS "WRONG WAY" CORRIGAN - AUTOGRAPH 03/21/1940 - HFSID 177295Card signed by Douglas "Wrong Way" Corrigan includes the inscription "-Douglas Corrigan/3-21-40" and a typed caption 'Wrongway' Corrigan. Corrigan became famous for his 1938 flight to Ireland after being denied permission to do so.
Price: $200.00
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DOUGLAS "WRONG WAY" CORRIGAN - AUTOGRAPH CIRCA 1937 - HFSID 31882Slip of paper signed by aviator Douglas "Wrong Way" Corrigan, with the signature reading "Douglas Corrigan" in pencil. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope postmarked September 1, 1937, from London to Washington, DC, with a King George VI stamp.
Price: $160.00
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DOUGLAS "WRONG WAY" CORRIGAN - AUTOGRAPH CIRCA 1938 - HFSID 284904Signature by Douglas "Wrong Way" Corrigan, the legendary aviator, is inscribed as "Doug Corrigan". He gained fame after his 1938 flight from New York to Ireland, allegedly "accidentally" going off course, making him a national hero.
Sale Price $115.00
$140.00
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DOUGLAS "WRONG WAY" CORRIGAN - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 02/10/1940 - HFSID 268151Autograph letter signed by Douglas Corrigan, dated February 10, 1940, expressing happiness in autographing a stamp for a collector. The letter references his famous flight to Ireland in 1938, earning him the nickname "Wrong Way" Corrigan.
Sale Price $345.00
$420.00
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DOUGLAS "WRONG WAY" CORRIGAN - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 12/07/1957 - HFSID 253360Autograph letter signed by Douglas "Wrong Way" Corrigan expresses gratitude for a newspaper clipping. Dated December 7, 1957, it addresses "Dear McCullough" and reminisces about his past experiences selling papers in San Antonio, Texas.
Price: $420.00
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DOUGLAS "WRONG WAY" CORRIGAN - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 08/28/1939 - HFSID 290744Autograph note signed by Douglas "Wrong Way" Corrigan, reading "Amigo Mio, It is with extreme pleasure that I send you this small photo/Best wishes/-Douglas Corrigan/08-28-39". Sent to a fan in 1939, commemorating his famous flight to Ireland.
Sale Price $250.00
$320.00
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DOUGLAS "WRONG WAY" CORRIGAN - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 250781Photograph of Douglas "Wrong Way" Corrigan waving from his cockpit, inscribed and signed: "To Larry Perrault/'Wrong Way'/Douglas Corrigan". Stamped on verso by "Erickson/The Flying Photographer/San Diego, Calif." Corrigan became famous for his 1938 flight to Ireland.
Price: $600.00
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DOUGLAS "WRONG WAY" CORRIGAN - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH 05/02/1942 - HFSID 322580Photograph of Douglas "Wrong Way" Corrigan waving from his cockpit, inscribed and signed: "To John Rush/Douglas Corrigan/5-2-42". Stamped on verso by "Erickson/The Flying Photographer/San Diego, Calif." Corrigan became famous for his 1938 transatlantic flight.
Price: $550.00
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DOUGLAS "WRONG WAY" CORRIGAN - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH 08/28/1939 - HFSID 290745Photograph of Douglas "Wrong Way" Corrigan waving from a plane, inscribed and signed "To Anthony Somes / Douglas Corrigan / 8-28-39". Dated August 28, 1939, it commemorates his famous flight to Ireland after being denied a license.
Price: $550.00
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DOUGLAS "WRONG WAY" CORRIGAN - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH 08/24/1981 - HFSID 147210Photograph of Douglas "Wrong Way" Corrigan shows him speaking to a woman in a crowd. It is signed with "'Wrong Way' Douglas Corrigan/8-24-81". Corrigan became famous for his 1938 flight to Ireland after being denied a license.
Price: $550.00
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DOUGLAS "WRONG WAY" CORRIGAN - COMMEMORATIVE ENVELOPE SIGNED - HFSID 177962Commemorative envelope marking the 1st anniversary of the U.S. Aerobatic Team's championship, signed by Douglas "Wrong Way" Corrigan with the inscription "Douglas Corrigan/Dublin Ireland/July 18-1938" in blue ink. Postmarked Fort Worth, Texas, July 31, 1973.
Price: $300.00
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DOUGLAS "WRONG WAY" CORRIGAN - COMMEMORATIVE ENVELOPE SIGNED 01/18/1958 - HFSID 143233Air mail envelope commemorating the National Air Races in Cleveland, Ohio, signed by Douglas "Wrong Way" Corrigan in 1958. Signature reads "Douglas Corrigan/1-8-58/'Wrong Way'". Postmarked September 6, 1948, with a blue-and-white stamp affixed.
Price: $575.00
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DOUGLAS "WRONG WAY" CORRIGAN - COMMEMORATIVE ENVELOPE SIGNED 05/19/1939 - HFSID 17810Philatelic envelope signed by Douglas Corrigan with the inscription "Douglas Corrigan/5-19-39". It commemorates his landing in Dearborn, Michigan on August 18, 1938, and includes a cachet featuring clovers and stamps, postmarked on the same date.
Price: $300.00
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DOUGLAS "WRONG WAY" CORRIGAN - ENVELOPE SIGNED 06/27/1940 - HFSID 161401Air mail envelope signed by Douglas "Wrong Way" Corrigan in 1940, inscribed with "Douglas Corrigan/6-27-40". Postmarked from Atlantic City on August 31, 1938, it commemorates Corrigan's famous flight to Ireland after being denied a license.
Sale Price $395.00
$480.00
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DOUGLAS "WRONG WAY" CORRIGAN - ENVELOPE SIGNED 08/04/1938 - HFSID 286458Air Mail envelope signed by Douglas "Wrong Way" Corrigan, dated "Douglas Corrigan/8.4.38". Signed shortly after his notorious transatlantic flight in July 1938, it commemorates his unexpected landing in Ireland. Signed in pencil, with minor edge wear.
Sale Price $245.00
$300.00
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DOUGLAS "WRONG WAY" CORRIGAN - FIRST DAY COVER SIGNED - HFSID 48434Philatelic envelope signed by Douglas "Wrong Way" Corrigan, inscribed with "Wrong Way/Douglas Corrigan". It is a First Day Cover honoring aircraft designer Glenn Curtiss, postmarked December 30, 1980, with a 35-cent airmail stamp affixed.
Price: $360.00
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DOUGLAS "WRONG WAY" CORRIGAN - MATCH BOOK SIGNED CIRCA 1965 - HFSID 51188Matchbook signed by Douglas "Wrong Way" Corrigan includes the inscription "Doug 'Wrong Way' Corrigan". Corrigan, an aviator known for his 1938 flight to Ireland after being denied a license, became a national hero for his "wrong way" journey.
Sale Price $250.00
$320.00
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DOUGLAS "WRONG WAY" CORRIGAN - PRINTED CARD SIGNED IN INK 07/18/1984 - HFSID 225978Printed card signed by Douglas "Wrong Way" Corrigan, featuring the text "Wrong Way to Ireland/in a 1929 Curtis, Rubin, 1938/Douglas Corrigan/1718-84". This card commemorates his famous flight to Ireland on July 17, 1938, after being denied a flight license.
Price: $380.00
