Igor Sikorsky Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
IGOR SIKORSKY
Born: May 24, 1889 in Kiev, Russian Empire (now Ukraine)
Died: October 26, 1972 in Easton, Connecticut
Russian-born Igor Sikorsky (1889-1972), a pioneer in the advancement of the helicopter and naval aircraft, signed this photograph ten years after retiring as engineering manager of the Sikorsky Aero Engineering Corporation. At this time, the famed developer of the helicopter was a consultant with the company, which he had established in an old barn on Long Island in 1928 - the same year he became a U.S. citizen. Sikorsky had constructed and flown the first multi-motored airplane in 1913. In 1931, he built the first amphibian American Clipper, which pioneered transoceanic commercial flights. In 1939, Sikorsky developed the first practical American helicopter. His breakthroughs involving vertical flight were instrumental to the advancement of the helicopter; during both the Korean War (1950-1953) and the Vietnam War (1955-1975), the U.S. relied upon the helicopter for medical emergencies as well as for combat. Sikorsky's belief in the "process of intuitive discovery' led to his major achievements, including the development of the four-engine S-42 "Clipper" and the VS-300 helicopter. He received the U.S. Presidential Certificate of Merit (1948) and the National Defense Award (1971). He is enshrined in the National Aviation Hall of Fame.
Film Credits
1943-The-Sikorsky-Helicopter (in person), 2002-Modern-Marvels (Other), 1989-Vertical-Flight (in person), 1990-Igor-Sikorsky:-A-Man-and-His-Dream (Other)
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IGOR SIKORSKY - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED - HFSID 217967ALS: "I. Sikorsky", 2p, 8½x11. Sarasota, Florida, 1965 January 1. On ruled graph paper to "Dear Catherine", his secretary, Catherine Simokat, at Sikorsky Aircraft in Stratford, Connecticut.
Sale Price $675.00
$800.00
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IGOR SIKORSKY - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 09/12/1960 - HFSID 253362Rare ALS: "I. Sikorsky" on verso of 5½x3¼ postal card. Colorado Springs, Colorado, 1960 September 12. Addressed by typewriter on front to an employee, Mrs. Catherine Simokat, Sikorsky Aircraft, Stratford, Connecticut.
Sale Price $595.00
$700.00
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IGOR SIKORSKY - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH 02/15/1968 - HFSID 174792. Photograph inscribed and signed: "To Arthur O. Shackman/with best wishes/I Sikorsky/Feb. 15/1968". B/w, 8x10.
Price: $800.00
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IGOR SIKORSKY - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH 03/22/1971 - HFSID 23470Photograph inscribed and signed: "to Robert Succi/with best wishes of I. Sikorsky/March 22, 1971". B/w, 7¾x9¾ overall, image 7½x6½ (one surface).
Sale Price $925.00
$1,100.00
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IGOR SIKORSKY - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH 07/01/1970 - HFSID 41066Photograph inscribed and signed: "To Wayne Davis/With best Wishes of I. Sikorsky/July 1, 1970". B/w, 8x10 overall, image 7½x7½ (one surface).
Price: $800.00
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IGOR SIKORSKY - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH 07/22/1963 - HFSID 217966Photograph inscribed and signed: "To Mr Arnold Brein/With kindest regards/of/I. Sikorsky/July 22/1963". B/w, 8½x11 overall, image 8x9 (one surface).
Price: $800.00
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IGOR SIKORSKY - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH 07/09/1943 - HFSID 256812Helicopter pioneer. Photograph signed: "I. Sikorsky/July 9/1943". Sepia, 8¼x10 overall, image 7x9 (one surface). Sikorsky, a pioneer in the advancement of the helicopter and naval aircraft, constructed and flew the first multi-motored airplane in 1913.
Price: $1,000.00
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IGOR SIKORSKY - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH 10/28/1971 - HFSID 48500Photograph signed: "I. Sikorsky/Oct. 28, 1971". B/w, 8x10 overall, image 7½x7½ (one surface). Russian-born Igor Ivan Sikorsky (1889-1972), a pioneer in the advancement of the helicopter and naval aircraft, constructed and flew the first multi-motored airplane in 1913.
Price: $900.00
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IGOR SIKORSKY - COMMEMORATIVE ENVELOPE SIGNED - HFSID 169626Commemorative Envelope signed: "I. Sikorsky", 6½x3¾. Commemorative Air Mail envelope honoring the 1934 National Air Races, held August 31-September 3, 1934 in Cleveland, Ohio. No postage or postmark. Stamped address to collector at lower right.
Sale Price $315.00
$375.00
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IGOR SIKORSKY - ILLUSTRATION SIGNED 01/17/1947 - HFSID 47111Postcard signed: "I. Sikorsky/Jan 17/1947". Color, 5¼x3¼. Depicts Sikorsky's R-5 helicopter. Windowed to show verso, which is captioned: "This card has actually been flown in the helicopter pictured on the other side.…"
Sale Price $925.00
$1,100.00
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IGOR SIKORSKY - TELEGRAM SIGNED - HFSID 217968Telegram signed: "I. Sikorsky" in pencil, 8¼x6. No place, no date. On Western Union Telegram form to The Honorable Paul F. Mundt, Chairman Town Board of Clarkstown, New York City.
Price: $425.00
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IGOR SIKORSKY - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 01/16/1968 - HFSID 23469TLS: "I.I. Sikorsky", 1p, 8½x11. Stratford, Connecticut, 1968 January 16. On letterhead of Sikorsky Aircraft to Mr. Mark E. Brown, Venice, Florida. In full: "Please accept my most sincere thanks for your letter of December 23.…"
Price: $650.00
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IGOR SIKORSKY - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 04/15/1947 - HFSID 4505TLS: "I.I. Sikorsky", ¾p, 8¼x11. Bridgeport, Connecticut, 1947 April 15. On letterhead of Sikorsky Aircraft to General W. Witkowsky, New York, N.Y. In full: "This will acknowledge receipt of your letter of April 12.…"
Price: $700.00
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IGOR SIKORSKY - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 08/05/1963 - HFSID 253302TLS: "I. Sikorsky", 1½p, separate sheets, 8¼x11. On United Aircraft International/Inter-Company Correspondence stationery. No place, 1963 August 5. To Mrs. Katherine Simokat, Sikorsky Aircraft. In part: "It is probable that I will return earlier than planned...…"
Price: $650.00