Igor Sikorsky Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
IGOR SIKORSKY
Born: May 24, 1889 in Kiev, Russian Empire (now Ukraine)
Died: October 26, 1972 in Easton, Connecticut
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. ALS: "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. read more...Sale Price $450.00
$500.00
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IGOR SIKORSKY. Rare 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. read more...Sale Price $360.00
$400.00
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IGOR SIKORSKY Photograph inscribed and signed: "To Rodney K. Flora/With best wishes of I. Sikorsky/Jan. 8, 1969." B/w, 8x10 overall, image 71/2x71/2, (one surface). He is holding a model of one of his helicopters. read more...Sale Price $450.00
$500.00
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IGOR SIKORSKY. Photograph inscribed and signed: "To Arthur O. Shackman/with best wishes/I Sikorsky/Feb. 15/1968". B/w, 8x10. Russian-born Igor Sikorsky (1889-1972), a pioneer in the advancement of the helicopter and naval aircraft, constructed and flew the first multi-motored airplane in 1913. read more...Sale Price $405.00
$450.00
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IGOR SIKORSKY. Photograph inscribed and signed: "to Robert Succi/with best wishes of I. Sikorsky/March 22, 1971". B/w, 7¾x9¾ overall, image 7½x6½ (one surface). read more...Sale Price $595.00
$700.00
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IGOR SIKORSKY Black and white publicity photograph of Igor Sikorsky wearing a suit and tie. Photograph inscribed and signed: "To Harold E. Nalren/with kindest regards/I. Sikorsky/April 10,/1967". B/w, 7¾x9¾. read more...Sale Price $595.00
$700.00
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IGOR SIKORSKY. Photograph inscribed and signed: "To Wayne Davis/With best Wishes of I. Sikorsky/July 1, 1970". B/w, 8x10 overall, image 7½x7½ (one surface). Russian-born read more...Sale Price $337.50
$375.00
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IGOR SIKORSKY Helicopter 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. read more...Sale Price $637.50
$750.00
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IGOR I. SIKORSKY. Photograph signed: "I. Sikorsky/Oct. 20 1972". B/w, 8x10 overall, image 6¼x6¾ (one surface). Russian-born Igor Sikorsky (1889-1972), a pioneer in the advancement of the helicopter and naval aircraft, constructed and flew the first multi-motored airplane in 1913. read more...Sale Price $405.00
$450.00
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AIRCRAFT PIONEER SIKORSKY SIGNS COVER DEPICTING HIS S-66 HELICOPTER RETRIEVING THE APOLLO 12 CREW AFTER THEIR MISSION TO THE MOON IGOR SIKORSKY. Commemorative Cover signed: "I. Sikorsky", 6¼x3½. read more...Sale Price $637.50
$750.00
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IGOR SIKORSKY. Commemorative 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. read more...Sale Price $337.50
$375.00
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IGOR SIKORSKY. Envelope signed: "I. Sikorsky" in return address on verso and "Sikorsky" in address, 6½x3¾. Airmail envelope with 7-cent U.S. air mail stamp affixed, postmarked New Orleans, Louisiana, 1960 September 3. read more...Sale Price $162.00
$180.00
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IGOR SIKORSKY. Postcard 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." The R-5 made its maiden flight on August 18, 1943. read more...Sale Price $637.50
$750.00
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IGOR SIKORSKY Igor Sikorsky inscribes his autobiography, The Story of the Winged-S, to a fan. Book inscribed and signed: "To Edward Dobanijos/With kindest personal regards/of I. Sikorsky/May 18/1964" on the first blank flyleaf, 300p, 6x8½, hardcover. read more...Sale Price $405.00
$450.00
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IGOR SIKORSKY. Photograph signed: "I. Sikorsky/Dec. 21/1936". Sepia, 5¼x3½. Postcard photograph captioned: "The Hornet Powered Sikorsky S-42 on the Take Off." Three years later, in 1939, Sikorsky developed the first practical helicopter. "S" is light but legible. read more...Sale Price $382.50
$425.00
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IGOR SIKORSKY. Postcard signed: "I. Sikorsky", 5½x3½. Depicts bi-plane by "Voisin Bros". Imprinted at lower right margin: "A. Santos-Dumont/Short Bros./I.I. Sikorsky/T.O.M. Sopwith/Anthony Staldman". Captioned: "Honor Pioneers - 6" on verso. read more...Sale Price $270.00
$300.00
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IGOR SIKORSKY. Telegram 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. In full: read more...Sale Price $337.50
$375.00
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IGOR SIKORSKY. TLS: "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. read more...Sale Price $360.00
$400.00
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IGOR SIKORSKY. TLS: "I. Sikorsky" as Engineering Manager, 1p, 8½x11. Vought-Sikorsky Aircraft, Stratford, Conn., 1943 March 2. He thanks James Stokley, New York, for sending "your book entitled 'Science Remakes Our World'... read more...Sale Price $595.00
$700.00
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IGOR SIKORSKY. TLS: "I. Sikorsky", 1p, 8½x11. Bridgeport, Connecticut, 1943 March 10. On letterhead of Sikorsky Aircraft, Division of United Aircraft Corporation to Lt. Comdr. John D. Zimmerman, Station Chaplain, U.S. Naval Air Station, Quonset Point, R.I. read more...Sale Price $360.00
$400.00
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IGOR SIKORSKY. TLS: "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. read more...Sale Price $405.00
$450.00
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IGOR SIKORSKY Typed Letter signed: "I Sikorsky", 1 page, 8½x11. Stratford, Connecticut, 1966 May 18. On letterhead of Sikorsky Aircraft to Herbert Rosen, Executive Director, Aeroplex, New York, N.Y. read more...Sale Price $405.00
$450.00
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IGOR SIKORSKY. TLS: "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. read more...Sale Price $360.00
$400.00
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IGOR SIKORSKY Typed Letter signed: "I Sikorsky", 1 page, 8½x11. Stratford, Connecticut, 1959 October 14. On letterhead of Sikorsky Aircraft to Eddie Sousa, Livermore, California. read more...Sale Price $405.00
$450.00
