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Type: Hardcover Date Published: 1936 Condition: Very Good Description: Includes book information leaflet and an inserted card bearing the author's signature (dated 1933). From a tormented orphan with a clubfoot, Philip Carey grows into an impressionable young man with a voracious appetite for adventure and knowledge. His cravings take him to Paris at age eighteen to try his hand at art, then back to London to study medicine. But even so, nothing can sate his nagging hunger for experience. Then he falls obsessively in love, embarking on a disastrous relationship that will change his life forever.… Marked by countless similarities to Maugham’s own life, his masterpiece is “not an autobiography,” as the author himself once contended, “but an autobiographical novel; fact and fiction are inexorably mingled; the emotions are my own.” Est Value: $100 - $250 301 / 451 -
Type: Hardcover Date Published: 1936 Condition: Very Good Description: Includes book information leaflet and an inserted card bearing the author's signature (dated 1933). From a tormented orphan with a clubfoot, Philip Carey grows into an impressionable young man with a voracious appetite for adventure and knowledge. His cravings take him to Paris at age eighteen to try his hand at art, then back to London to study medicine. But even so, nothing can sate his nagging hunger for experience. Then he falls obsessively in love, embarking on a disastrous relationship that will change his life forever.… Marked by countless similarities to Maugham’s own life, his masterpiece is “not an autobiography,” as the author himself once contended, “but an autobiographical novel; fact and fiction are inexorably mingled; the emotions are my own.” Est Value: $100 - $250 302 / 451 -
Type: Hardcover with dust jacket Date Published: 2019 Condition: Very Good Description: A witty, informative guide to writing "good English" from Random House's longtime copy chief and one of Twitter's leading enforcers of proper grammar--a twenty-first-century Elements of Style As authoritative as it is amusing, this book distills everything Benjamin Dreyer has learned from the hundreds of books he has copyedited, including works by Elizabeth Strout, E. L. Doctorow, and Frank Rich, into a useful guide not just for writers but for everyone who wants to put their best foot forward in writing prose. Dreyer offers lessons on the ins and outs of punctuation and grammar, including how to navigate the words he calls "the confusables," like tricky homophones; the myriad ways to use (and misuse) a comma; and how to recognize--though not necessarily do away with--the passive voice. (Hint: If you can plausibly add "by zombies" to the end of a sentence, it's passive.) People are sharing their writing more than ever--on blogs, on Twitter--and this book lays out, clearly and comprehensibly, everything writers can do to keep readers focused on the real reason writers write: to communicate their ideas clearly and effectively. Chock-full of advice, insider wisdom, and fun facts on the rules (and non-rules) of English, this book will prove invaluable to everyone who wants to shore up their writing skills, mandatory for people who spend their time editing and shaping other people's prose, and--perhaps best of all--an utter treat for anyone who simply revels in language. Est Value: $25 - $75 303 / 451 -
Type: Hardcover with dust jacket Date Published: 2019 Condition: Very Good Description: A witty, informative guide to writing "good English" from Random House's longtime copy chief and one of Twitter's leading enforcers of proper grammar--a twenty-first-century Elements of Style As authoritative as it is amusing, this book distills everything Benjamin Dreyer has learned from the hundreds of books he has copyedited, including works by Elizabeth Strout, E. L. Doctorow, and Frank Rich, into a useful guide not just for writers but for everyone who wants to put their best foot forward in writing prose. Dreyer offers lessons on the ins and outs of punctuation and grammar, including how to navigate the words he calls "the confusables," like tricky homophones; the myriad ways to use (and misuse) a comma; and how to recognize--though not necessarily do away with--the passive voice. (Hint: If you can plausibly add "by zombies" to the end of a sentence, it's passive.) People are sharing their writing more than ever--on blogs, on Twitter--and this book lays out, clearly and comprehensibly, everything writers can do to keep readers focused on the real reason writers write: to communicate their ideas clearly and effectively. Chock-full of advice, insider wisdom, and fun facts on the rules (and non-rules) of English, this book will prove invaluable to everyone who wants to shore up their writing skills, mandatory for people who spend their time editing and shaping other people's prose, and--perhaps best of all--an utter treat for anyone who simply revels in language. Est Value: $25 - $75 304 / 451 -
A copy of "Old English Barometers" by G.H. and E.F. Bell, published in 1952 by Warren & Son Ltd. (The Wykeham Press, Winchester). This unique copy features a handwritten inscription to Andrew Shiland dated July 30, 1952, signed by "Livy" Shunk, along with pasted-in photographs of clocks and barometers. It also includes several tipped-in typed letters on G.H. Bell letterhead (Member of the British Antique Dealers' Association) addressed to Andrew Shiland, Esq. in New York, dated 1952 and 1953, signed by G.H. Bell. The book shows some light wear and aging to the blue cloth cover and pages, but remains in good vintage condition. Est Value: $25 - $50 305 / 451 -
A copy of "Old English Barometers" by G.H. and E.F. Bell, published in 1952 by Warren & Son Ltd. (The Wykeham Press, Winchester). This unique copy features a handwritten inscription to Andrew Shiland dated July 30, 1952, signed by "Livy" Shunk, along with pasted-in photographs of clocks and barometers. It also includes several tipped-in typed letters on G.H. Bell letterhead (Member of the British Antique Dealers' Association) addressed to Andrew Shiland, Esq. in New York, dated 1952 and 1953, signed by G.H. Bell. The book shows some light wear and aging to the blue cloth cover and pages, but remains in good vintage condition. Est Value: $25 - $50 306 / 451 -
A copy of "Old English Barometers" by G.H. and E.F. Bell, published in 1952 by Warren & Son Ltd. (The Wykeham Press, Winchester). This unique copy features a handwritten inscription to Andrew Shiland dated July 30, 1952, signed by "Livy" Shunk, along with pasted-in photographs of clocks and barometers. It also includes several tipped-in typed letters on G.H. Bell letterhead (Member of the British Antique Dealers' Association) addressed to Andrew Shiland, Esq. in New York, dated 1952 and 1953, signed by G.H. Bell. The book shows some light wear and aging to the blue cloth cover and pages, but remains in good vintage condition. Est Value: $25 - $50 307 / 451 -
A copy of "Old English Barometers" by G.H. and E.F. Bell, published in 1952 by Warren & Son Ltd. (The Wykeham Press, Winchester). This unique copy features a handwritten inscription to Andrew Shiland dated July 30, 1952, signed by "Livy" Shunk, along with pasted-in photographs of clocks and barometers. It also includes several tipped-in typed letters on G.H. Bell letterhead (Member of the British Antique Dealers' Association) addressed to Andrew Shiland, Esq. in New York, dated 1952 and 1953, signed by G.H. Bell. The book shows some light wear and aging to the blue cloth cover and pages, but remains in good vintage condition. Est Value: $25 - $50 308 / 451 -
A copy of "Old English Barometers" by G.H. and E.F. Bell, published in 1952 by Warren & Son Ltd. (The Wykeham Press, Winchester). This unique copy features a handwritten inscription to Andrew Shiland dated July 30, 1952, signed by "Livy" Shunk, along with pasted-in photographs of clocks and barometers. It also includes several tipped-in typed letters on G.H. Bell letterhead (Member of the British Antique Dealers' Association) addressed to Andrew Shiland, Esq. in New York, dated 1952 and 1953, signed by G.H. Bell. The book shows some light wear and aging to the blue cloth cover and pages, but remains in good vintage condition. Est Value: $25 - $50 309 / 451 -
A copy of "Old English Barometers" by G.H. and E.F. Bell, published in 1952 by Warren & Son Ltd. (The Wykeham Press, Winchester). This unique copy features a handwritten inscription to Andrew Shiland dated July 30, 1952, signed by "Livy" Shunk, along with pasted-in photographs of clocks and barometers. It also includes several tipped-in typed letters on G.H. Bell letterhead (Member of the British Antique Dealers' Association) addressed to Andrew Shiland, Esq. in New York, dated 1952 and 1953, signed by G.H. Bell. The book shows some light wear and aging to the blue cloth cover and pages, but remains in good vintage condition. Est Value: $25 - $50 310 / 451 -
A copy of "Old English Barometers" by G.H. and E.F. Bell, published in 1952 by Warren & Son Ltd. (The Wykeham Press, Winchester). This unique copy features a handwritten inscription to Andrew Shiland dated July 30, 1952, signed by "Livy" Shunk, along with pasted-in photographs of clocks and barometers. It also includes several tipped-in typed letters on G.H. Bell letterhead (Member of the British Antique Dealers' Association) addressed to Andrew Shiland, Esq. in New York, dated 1952 and 1953, signed by G.H. Bell. The book shows some light wear and aging to the blue cloth cover and pages, but remains in good vintage condition. Est Value: $25 - $50 311 / 451 -
Type: Softcover Date Published: 2014 Condition: Very Good Description: What do we see when we read? Did Tolstoy really describe Anna Karenina? Did Melville ever really tell us what, exactly, Ishmael looked like? The collection of fragmented images on a page - a graceful ear there, a stray curl, a hat positioned just so - and other clues and signifiers helps us to create an image of a character. But in fact our sense that we know a character intimately has little to do with our ability to concretely picture our beloved - or reviled - literary figures. In this remarkable work of nonfiction, Knopf's Associate Art Director Peter Mendelsund combines his profession, as an award-winning designer; his first career, as a classically trained pianist; and his first love, literature - he thinks of himself first, and foremost, as a reader - into what is sure to be one of the most provocative and unusual investigations into how we understand the act of reading. Est Value: $5 - $25 312 / 451 -
Type: Softcover Date Published: 2014 Condition: Very Good Description: What do we see when we read? Did Tolstoy really describe Anna Karenina? Did Melville ever really tell us what, exactly, Ishmael looked like? The collection of fragmented images on a page - a graceful ear there, a stray curl, a hat positioned just so - and other clues and signifiers helps us to create an image of a character. But in fact our sense that we know a character intimately has little to do with our ability to concretely picture our beloved - or reviled - literary figures. In this remarkable work of nonfiction, Knopf's Associate Art Director Peter Mendelsund combines his profession, as an award-winning designer; his first career, as a classically trained pianist; and his first love, literature - he thinks of himself first, and foremost, as a reader - into what is sure to be one of the most provocative and unusual investigations into how we understand the act of reading. Est Value: $5 - $25 313 / 451 -
Type: Softcover Date Published: 2014 Condition: Very Good Description: What do we see when we read? Did Tolstoy really describe Anna Karenina? Did Melville ever really tell us what, exactly, Ishmael looked like? The collection of fragmented images on a page - a graceful ear there, a stray curl, a hat positioned just so - and other clues and signifiers helps us to create an image of a character. But in fact our sense that we know a character intimately has little to do with our ability to concretely picture our beloved - or reviled - literary figures. In this remarkable work of nonfiction, Knopf's Associate Art Director Peter Mendelsund combines his profession, as an award-winning designer; his first career, as a classically trained pianist; and his first love, literature - he thinks of himself first, and foremost, as a reader - into what is sure to be one of the most provocative and unusual investigations into how we understand the act of reading. Est Value: $5 - $25 314 / 451 -
Type: Hardcover with dust jacket Date Published: 2006 Condition: Very Good Description: When we think of great events in the history of the world, we tend to think of war, revolution, political upheaval or natural catastrophe. But throughout history there have been moments of vital importance that have taken place not on the battlefield, or in the palaces of power, or even in the violence of nature, but between the pages of a book. In our digitised age of instant information it is easy to underestimate the power of the printed word. In his fascinating new book accompanying the ITV series, Melvyn Bragg presents a vivid reminder of the book as agent of social, political and personal revolution. Twelve Books that Changed the World presents a rich variety of human endeavour and a great diversity of characters. There are also surprises. Here are famous books by Darwin, Newton and Shakespeare - but we also discover the stories behind some less well-known works, such as Marie Stopes' Married Love, the original radical feminist Mary Wollstonecraft's A Vindication of the Rights of Woman - and even the rules to an obscure ball game that became the most popular sport in the world ... Est Value: $5 - $25 315 / 451 -
Type: Hardcover with dust jacket Date Published: 2006 Condition: Very Good Description: When we think of great events in the history of the world, we tend to think of war, revolution, political upheaval or natural catastrophe. But throughout history there have been moments of vital importance that have taken place not on the battlefield, or in the palaces of power, or even in the violence of nature, but between the pages of a book. In our digitised age of instant information it is easy to underestimate the power of the printed word. In his fascinating new book accompanying the ITV series, Melvyn Bragg presents a vivid reminder of the book as agent of social, political and personal revolution. Twelve Books that Changed the World presents a rich variety of human endeavour and a great diversity of characters. There are also surprises. Here are famous books by Darwin, Newton and Shakespeare - but we also discover the stories behind some less well-known works, such as Marie Stopes' Married Love, the original radical feminist Mary Wollstonecraft's A Vindication of the Rights of Woman - and even the rules to an obscure ball game that became the most popular sport in the world ... Est Value: $5 - $25 316 / 451 -
Cordially Yours: A Collection of Original Short Stories and Essays by America's Leading Authors is a 96-page souvenir book edited by Thomas Page Smith and published by the Boston Herald Book Fair Committee in October 1939 for the third Boston Herald Book Fair. Signed by Richard Fuller and Elise Lilley, owners of the historic Old Corner Bookstore from Boston Mass. Est Value: $25 - $100 317 / 451 -
Cordially Yours: A Collection of Original Short Stories and Essays by America's Leading Authors is a 96-page souvenir book edited by Thomas Page Smith and published by the Boston Herald Book Fair Committee in October 1939 for the third Boston Herald Book Fair. Signed by Richard Fuller and Elise Lilley, owners of the historic Old Corner Bookstore from Boston Mass. Est Value: $25 - $100 318 / 451 -
Cordially Yours: A Collection of Original Short Stories and Essays by America's Leading Authors is a 96-page souvenir book edited by Thomas Page Smith and published by the Boston Herald Book Fair Committee in October 1939 for the third Boston Herald Book Fair. Signed by Richard Fuller and Elise Lilley, owners of the historic Old Corner Bookstore from Boston Mass. Est Value: $25 - $100 319 / 451 -
Cordially Yours: A Collection of Original Short Stories and Essays by America's Leading Authors is a 96-page souvenir book edited by Thomas Page Smith and published by the Boston Herald Book Fair Committee in October 1939 for the third Boston Herald Book Fair. Signed by Richard Fuller and Elise Lilley, owners of the historic Old Corner Bookstore from Boston Mass. Est Value: $25 - $100 320 / 451 -
Cordially Yours: A Collection of Original Short Stories and Essays by America's Leading Authors is a 96-page souvenir book edited by Thomas Page Smith and published by the Boston Herald Book Fair Committee in October 1939 for the third Boston Herald Book Fair. Signed by Richard Fuller and Elise Lilley, owners of the historic Old Corner Bookstore from Boston Mass. Est Value: $25 - $100 321 / 451 -
Type: Hardcover with dust jacket Date Published: 1946 Condition: Very Good Description: This novel is set in the villages surrounding Elmbury (based in reality on Bredon). It contains a mixture of action and character, conveying the life of a country community in the halcyon period between the wars. 1st Edition. Signed. Est Value: $50 - $100 322 / 451 -
Type: Hardcover with dust jacket Date Published: 1946 Condition: Very Good Description: This novel is set in the villages surrounding Elmbury (based in reality on Bredon). It contains a mixture of action and character, conveying the life of a country community in the halcyon period between the wars. 1st Edition. Signed. Est Value: $50 - $100 323 / 451 -
Type: Hardcover with dust jacket Date Published: 1946 Condition: Very Good Description: This novel is set in the villages surrounding Elmbury (based in reality on Bredon). It contains a mixture of action and character, conveying the life of a country community in the halcyon period between the wars. 1st Edition. Signed. Est Value: $50 - $100 324 / 451 -
Type: Hardcover with dust jacket Date Published: 2003 Condition: Very Good Description: In a stunning work of insight and hope, New York Times bestselling author Wally Lamb once again reveals his unmatched talent for finding humanity in the lost and lonely and celebrates the transforming power of the written word. For several years, Lamb has taught writing to a group of women prisoners at York Correctional Institution in Connecticut. In this unforgettable collection, the women of York describe in their own words how they were imprisoned by abuse, rejection, and their own self-destructive impulses long before they entered the criminal justice system. Yet these are powerful stories of hope and healing, told by writers who have left victimhood behind. In his moving introduction, Lamb describes the incredible journey of expression and self-awareness the women took through their writing and shares how they challenged him as a teacher and as a fellow author. Couldn't Keep It to Myself is a true testament to the process of finding oneself and working toward a better day. Signed by Wally Lamb and multiple contributing authors from the Women of York Correctional Institute. Est Value: $25 - $75 325 / 451 -
Type: Hardcover with dust jacket Date Published: 2003 Condition: Very Good Description: In a stunning work of insight and hope, New York Times bestselling author Wally Lamb once again reveals his unmatched talent for finding humanity in the lost and lonely and celebrates the transforming power of the written word. For several years, Lamb has taught writing to a group of women prisoners at York Correctional Institution in Connecticut. In this unforgettable collection, the women of York describe in their own words how they were imprisoned by abuse, rejection, and their own self-destructive impulses long before they entered the criminal justice system. Yet these are powerful stories of hope and healing, told by writers who have left victimhood behind. In his moving introduction, Lamb describes the incredible journey of expression and self-awareness the women took through their writing and shares how they challenged him as a teacher and as a fellow author. Couldn't Keep It to Myself is a true testament to the process of finding oneself and working toward a better day. Signed by Wally Lamb and multiple contributing authors from the Women of York Correctional Institute. Est Value: $25 - $75 326 / 451 -
An authentic signature of English physicist and radio astronomer Sir Bernard Lovell (1913-2012) on a card from The Nuffield Radio Astronomy Laboratories, Jodrell Bank, Cheshire. Lovell was the first Director of Jodrell Bank Observatory. The lot includes a printed biographical sheet and a Certificate of Authenticity. Excellent condition, preserved in a plastic sleeve. Est Value: $25 - $50 330 / 451 -
A vintage black and white portrait photograph of Australian astronomer Bernard Mills. Bernard Mills was an eminent Australian engineer and a pioneering radio astronomer. He is globally celebrated for inventing the Mills Cross Telescope, a unique type of radio telescope that revolutionized the field in the 1950s by crossing two perpendicular antennas to isolate high-precision signals from the sky. Est Value: $50 - $100 331 / 451 -
An autographed card signed by Hermann Oberth (1894-1989), the German scientist widely considered one of the founders of modern rocketry and astronautics. The card is inscribed in blue ink: "To Mr. Roger Harris with my best regards H. Oberth." Includes a Certificate of Authenticity. Excellent condition with no visible damage or staining. Est Value: $50 - $100 332 / 451 -
An autographed card signed by Hermann Oberth (1894-1989), the German scientist widely considered one of the founders of modern rocketry and astronautics. The card is inscribed in blue ink: "To Mr. Roger Harris with my best regards H. Oberth." Includes a Certificate of Authenticity. Excellent condition with no visible damage or staining. Est Value: $50 - $100 333 / 451 -
An authentic signed business card of Soviet cosmonaut Anatoly Filipchenko (Anatoly Vasilyevich Filipchenko). The card features printed Russian text identifying him as a Major General of Aviation, Pilot-Cosmonaut of the USSR, and twice Hero of the Soviet Union, with an address for Star City (Zvezdny Gorodok). It is signed across the center in blue ink. The card is in good condition. Est Value: $100 - $150 334 / 451 -
An autographed photograph of Austrian astronaut Franz Viehböck (The first Austrian to fly in space), signed in blue ink. The lot includes a Letter of Authenticity. The photograph depicts Viehböck in his space suit. Excellent condition. Viehböck spent 7d 22h 12m in space and flew on two Soyuz missions. Est Value: $25 - $50 335 / 451 -
Signed by multiple original members of the Bumper-8 team (Bumper 8 was a two-stage experimental rocket that marked the very first rocket launch from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on July 24, 1950). This 50th commemorate collector's issue is decorated with commemorative stamps and a Cape Canaveral postmark dated July 24, 2000. Good condition with some light wear on the edges. Est Value:: $50 - $100 336 / 451 -
An autographed photograph of German research cosmonaut Klaus-Dietrich Flade, dated April 25, 1992, commemorating the Mir '92 mission. It comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. Excellent condition, Flade spent a total of 7d 21h 57m in space and flew on 2 Soyuz missions. Est Value: $5 - $25 339 / 451 -
A vintage black and white photograph dated November 1966, featuring the General Dynamics/Astronautics Complex-14 team posed in front of a facility entrance. The reverse side of the photograph features multiple hand-signed signatures from team members, including Willie Brown, J.C. Merritt, Charlie Hofstetter, Charles L. Hayes, "Red" Boynton, Frank Waring, and others. The photo shows minor corner wear and light aging consistent with age. Value: $5 - $50 340 / 451 -
A vintage black and white photograph dated November 1966, featuring the General Dynamics/Astronautics Complex-14 team posed in front of a facility entrance. The reverse side of the photograph features multiple hand-signed signatures from team members, including Willie Brown, J.C. Merritt, Charlie Hofstetter, Charles L. Hayes, "Red" Boynton, Frank Waring, and others. The photo shows minor corner wear and light aging consistent with age. Value: $5 - $50 341 / 451 -
A vintage black and white portrait photograph of NASA astronaut Vance Brand, Shows minor age-related wear. Brand served as command module pilot during the first U.S.-Soviet joint spaceflight in 1975, and as commander of three Space Shuttle missions. He spent 31d 2h and 2m in space and served on four spaceflight missions. Est Value: $50 - $150 342 / 451 -
A vintage black and white portrait photograph of NASA astronaut Vance Brand, Shows minor age-related wear. Brand served as command module pilot during the first U.S.-Soviet joint spaceflight in 1975, and as commander of three Space Shuttle missions. He spent 31d 2h and 2m in space and served on four spaceflight missions. Est Value: $50 - $150 343 / 451 -
A framed photograph inscribed and signed by Apollo 12 astronaut Alan Bean, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity. Photograph is easily removable from frame if so desired. Good condition. Alan Bean was the fourth person to walk on the Moon and led an outstanding career at NASA. Est Value:: $200 - $400 344 / 451 -
An autographed official NASA portrait of astronaut Richard J. Hieb, featuring his signature "Rick Hieb" in black marker on his spacesuit sleeve. The photo is branded with the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex logo at the top right and includes his name and mission numbers (STS-39-49-65) printed at the bottom. In excellent condition. Hieb spent a total of 17h, 42m in space and flew on 3 space shuttle missions. Est Value: $25 - $50 345 / 451 -
An authentic autographed color photograph of NASA Astronaut Owen K. Garriott. It features a personalized inscription in black ink in the upper right corner: "To Ken Wittfeldt - best wishes, Owen Garriott". The bottom margin is printed with "ASTRONAUT OWEN K. GARRIOTT". The photograph is in good vintage condition with minor edge wear. Garriott spent a total of 14h in space and flew on 2 space missions including one extended stay on Skylab Est Value: $25 - $50 346 / 451 -
An official NASA color portrait photograph of astronaut Carl J. Meade in his blue flight suit, holding his helmet with an American flag in the background. The photo features a personalized inscription and signature in black ink that reads: "To Audrey, Best Wishes, Carl Meade". Very good condition. Meade spent a total of 29d 16h 14m in space and flew on 3 space shuttle missions. Est Value: $5 - $25 347 / 451 -
An authentic autographed photograph of NASA astronaut Tom D. Jones, signed in black marker. The photo is branded by the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex and lists his missions: STS-59, STS-68, STS-80, and STS-98. Includes an official NASA Astronaut Biographical Data sheet dated April 2001 on the reverse or as a separate insert. Excellent condition. Tom Jones spent a total of 53d in space and flew on 4 space missions. Est Value: $25 - $50 348 / 451 -
An authentic autographed photograph of NASA astronaut Tom D. Jones, signed in black marker. The photo is branded by the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex and lists his missions: STS-59, STS-68, STS-80, and STS-98. Includes an official NASA Astronaut Biographical Data sheet dated April 2001 on the reverse or as a separate insert. Excellent condition. Tom Jones spent a total of 53d in space and flew on 4 space missions. Est Value: $25 - $50 349 / 451 -
An autographed Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex promotional photo of NASA Payload Specialist Roger K. Crouch (STS-83, STS-94). The photo features a hand-signed inscription in black ink reading "Follow your dreams, Roger Crouch". Backside features an official NASA "Astronaut Biographical Data" sheet dated June 2001. In excellent condition. Crouch spent a total of 19d 16h in space and flew on 2 space missions. Est Value: $5 - $25 350 / 451 -
An autographed Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex promotional photo of NASA Payload Specialist Roger K. Crouch (STS-83, STS-94). The photo features a hand-signed inscription in black ink reading "Follow your dreams, Roger Crouch". Backside features an official NASA "Astronaut Biographical Data" sheet dated June 2001. In excellent condition. Crouch spent a total of 19d 16h in space and flew on 2 space missions. Est Value: $5 - $25 351 / 451 -
An autographed photo of NASA astronaut John M. Fabian (STS-7, STS-51G), featuring a Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex logo. The signature is located in the upper left corner. Included is an Astronaut Biographical Data sheet dated December 1993 detailing his military and spaceflight career. In Excellent condition. Fabian spent a total of 13d 4h in space and flew on 2 space missions. He also worked on the development of the robotic arm for the space shuttle. Est Value: $25 - $50 352 / 451 -
An autographed photo of NASA astronaut John M. Fabian (STS-7, STS-51G), featuring a Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex logo. The signature is located in the upper left corner. Included is an Astronaut Biographical Data sheet dated December 1993 detailing his military and spaceflight career. In Excellent condition. Fabian spent a total of 13d 4h in space and flew on 2 space missions. He also worked on the development of the robotic arm for the space shuttle. Est Value: $25 - $50 353 / 451 -
An autographed color photograph of Brazilian astronaut Marcos C. Pontes, signed with the inscription "Ad Astra!" and his signature. The photo features the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex logo. The backside is a NASA Astronaut Biographical Data sheet dated November 2006, detailing his personal data, education, experience, and spaceflight history. In excellent condition. Pontes was the first South American in space. spent a total of 9d 21h 17m in space and flew on 2 space missions. He later became a senator in Brazil. Est Value: $50 - $100 354 / 451 -
An autographed color photograph of Brazilian astronaut Marcos C. Pontes, signed with the inscription "Ad Astra!" and his signature. The photo features the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex logo. The backside is a NASA Astronaut Biographical Data sheet dated November 2006, detailing his personal data, education, experience, and spaceflight history. In excellent condition. Pontes was the first South American in space. spent a total of 9d 21h 17m in space and flew on 2 space missions. He later became a senator in Brazil. Est Value: $50 - $100 355 / 451 -
An authentic autographed photo of NASA Astronaut Wendy Lawrence. The photo is branded by the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex and lists her missions: STS-67, 86, 91, and 114. On the backside is an official NASA Astronaut Biographical Data sheet dated August 2006, detailing her personal data, education, experience, and spaceflight history. Both items are in excellent condition with no visible tears, creases, or fading. Wendy Lawrence spent 51d 4h in space and flew on four missions. Est Value: $5 - $25 357 / 451 -
An authentic autographed photo of NASA Astronaut Wendy Lawrence. The photo is branded by the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex and lists her missions: STS-67, 86, 91, and 114. On the backside is an official NASA Astronaut Biographical Data sheet dated August 2006, detailing her personal data, education, experience, and spaceflight history. Both items are in excellent condition with no visible tears, creases, or fading. Wendy Lawrence spent 51d 4h in space and flew on four missions. Est Value: $5 - $25 358 / 451 -
An autographed official Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex promotional photo of NASA Astronaut John E. Blaha, signed in black marker. The photo lists his missions: STS-29, 33, 43, 58 & 79. On the backside is a Biographical Data sheet from the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center dated November 1999, detailing his personal data, education, honors, Air Force experience, and space flight experience. In excellent condition. Blaha has spent 161 days, 2 hours and 45 minutes in space and served on a total of 5 missions. Est Value: $25 - $75 359 / 451 -
An autographed official Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex promotional photo of NASA Astronaut John E. Blaha, signed in black marker. The photo lists his missions: STS-29, 33, 43, 58 & 79. On the backside is a Biographical Data sheet from the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center dated November 1999, detailing his personal data, education, honors, Air Force experience, and space flight experience. In excellent condition. Blaha has spent 161 days, 2 hours and 45 minutes in space and served on a total of 5 missions. Est Value: $25 - $75 360 / 451 -
An authentic vintage embroidered mission patch for the STS-4 Space Shuttle Columbia mission, featuring the names Casper, McMonagle, Helms, Harbaugh, and Runco. The reverse side of the patch is hand-signed in black ink by astronaut Mario Runco Jr., with a handwritten "DOWN" directional arrow. The patch is in excellent vintage condition with clean embroidery and minor age-related wear on the backing. Est Value: $25 - $50 361 / 451 -
An authentic vintage embroidered mission patch for the STS-4 Space Shuttle Columbia mission, featuring the names Casper, McMonagle, Helms, Harbaugh, and Runco. The reverse side of the patch is hand-signed in black ink by astronaut Mario Runco Jr., with a handwritten "DOWN" directional arrow. The patch is in excellent vintage condition with clean embroidery and minor age-related wear on the backing. Est Value: $25 - $50 362 / 451 -
A NASA Manned Flight Awareness commemorative envelope featuring a "World Class Quality" space shuttle launch graphic. The envelope is hand-signed by several notable astronauts and NASA personnel, including Bruce Melnick, Pierre Thuot, Rick Hieb, Kathy Thornton, and others. In good vintage condition with clean signatures. Est Value: $50 - $150 363 / 451 -
A double-sided commemorative print featuring the Space Shuttle Atlantis at the Kennedy Space Center. Signed in silver ink by several astronauts, including Karol 'Bo' Bobko, Bob Springer, and others. The reverse side features 'Atlantis by the Numbers... The Legacy' infographic detailing the shuttle's mission history, stats, and mission patches. In excellent condition. Est Value: $50 - $150 364 / 451 -
A double-sided commemorative print featuring the Space Shuttle Atlantis at the Kennedy Space Center. Signed in silver ink by several astronauts, including Karol 'Bo' Bobko, Bob Springer, and others. The reverse side features 'Atlantis by the Numbers... The Legacy' infographic detailing the shuttle's mission history, stats, and mission patches. In excellent condition. Est Value: $50 - $150 365 / 451 -
A signed VHS cover insert for 'The Ten Thousand Night Dream' by Astronaut Mike Mullane. Features a bold signature in black ink on the front cover, along with the handwritten mission designations 'STS 41D, 27, 36'. The cover art depicts a Space Shuttle launch and a photo of Colonel Mike Mullane in orbit. Good condition. Est Value: $5 - $25 366 / 451 -
An authentic autographed photo of NASA Astronaut Susan L. Still (Susan Kilrain). Inscribed "To Ken: Best Wishes + Thanks for the training! Susan Still" in black marker. Excellent condition. Susan Still (Kilrain) is the youngest person to pilot a shuttle. She's spent 19d 15h 58m in space and flown two missions. Est Value: $25 - $75 367 / 451 -
An authentic 10x8 inch photo signed by NASA astronaut Guion Bluford Jr., Ph.D. Signed in black ink across the center. Includes a Certificate of Authenticity. Excellent condition. Guion Bluford Jr was the first African American in space. He spent 28d 16h 33m in space and flew 4 missions.. Est Value: $25 - $75 368 / 451 -
A matted color photograph depicting the Space Shuttle Challenger landing on a runway, signed on the matting by members of the historic STS-41-B mission crew. Signatures include Vance Brand, Robert "Hoot" Gibson, Bruce McCandless II (signed as "Bob Stewart" / "Bob McCandless") and Ron McNair. Also signed by the chase pilot Charlie (??) Est Value: $150 - $300 369 / 451 -
A matted color photograph depicting the Space Shuttle Challenger landing on a runway, signed on the matting by members of the historic STS-41-B mission crew. Signatures include Vance Brand, Robert "Hoot" Gibson, Bruce McCandless II (signed as "Bob Stewart" / "Bob McCandless") and Ron McNair. Also signed by the chase pilot Charlie (??) Est Value: $150 - $300 370 / 451 -
An original 1-page Autograph Letter Signed (ALS) by noted Harvard mathematician and astronomer Benjamin Peirce (1809-1880). Dated October 22, 1869, from Cambridge, the letter is addressed to William Ropes, informing him of the passing of Peirce's mother earlier that morning. Measures approximately 8" x 5". Condition is excellent, consistent with age. Est Value: $100 - $250 371 / 451 -
An original 1-page Autograph Letter Signed (ALS) by noted Harvard mathematician and astronomer Benjamin Peirce (1809-1880). Dated October 22, 1869, from Cambridge, the letter is addressed to William Ropes, informing him of the passing of Peirce's mother earlier that morning. Measures approximately 8" x 5". Condition is excellent, consistent with age. Est Value: $100 - $250 372 / 451 -
A clipped signature piece featuring the autograph of Irish astronomer Robert S. Ball (1840–1913). The slip of paper reads "Yours truly" in typewriter print above his handwritten signature "Robert S. Ball". Includes a Certificate of Authenticity. Good condition. Robert Ball was an Irish astronomer and was Royal Astronomer of Ireland at Dunsink Observatory. Est Value: $1 - $25 373 / 451 -
A clipped signature piece featuring the autograph of Irish astronomer Robert S. Ball (1840–1913). The slip of paper reads "Yours truly" in typewriter print above his handwritten signature "Robert S. Ball". Includes a Certificate of Authenticity. Good condition. Robert Ball was an Irish astronomer and was Royal Astronomer of Ireland at Dunsink Observatory. Est Value: $1 - $25 374 / 451 -
An original typed letter signed by Swedish-American astronomer Gustaf Strömberg, dated April 14, 1946, on his personalized Mount Wilson Observatory letterhead (Pasadena, California). The letter discusses scientific articles, including 'Man and the Universe' and 'Emergent Energy', with handwritten corrections and a signed postscript ('G.S.'). Accompanied by the original postmarked envelope addressed to Dr. Gustaf Strömberg at Mount Wilson Observatory, featuring a British King George VI postage stamp. Good Condition. Gustaf Benjamin Strömberg was a Swedish-born American astronomer who worked at the Mount Wilson Observatory in California. He went on to examine ideas on the non-physical world, the soul, psychic and other phenomena that would now be termed the paranormal, making him a pioneer of the study of the paranormal. Est Value: $50 - $100 375 / 451 -
An original typed letter signed by Swedish-American astronomer Gustaf Strömberg, dated April 14, 1946, on his personalized Mount Wilson Observatory letterhead (Pasadena, California). The letter discusses scientific articles, including 'Man and the Universe' and 'Emergent Energy', with handwritten corrections and a signed postscript ('G.S.'). Accompanied by the original postmarked envelope addressed to Dr. Gustaf Strömberg at Mount Wilson Observatory, featuring a British King George VI postage stamp. Good Condition. Gustaf Benjamin Strömberg was a Swedish-born American astronomer who worked at the Mount Wilson Observatory in California. He went on to examine ideas on the non-physical world, the soul, psychic and other phenomena that would now be termed the paranormal, making him a pioneer of the study of the paranormal. Est Value: $50 - $100 376 / 451 -
An authentic, handwritten letter signed by the prominent English astronomer and mathematician George Biddell Airy (1801–1892). Dated October 6, 1875, on official stationery from the 'Royal Observatory, Greenwich, London, S.E.' In the letter, Airy writes to a 'Rev. J. H. Rodwell' regarding his inability to examine certain papers due to the heavy duties of his office, suggesting instead that he be furnished with a statement of titles, chapters, and conclusions. Signed at the bottom 'G. B. Airy' as 'Your obedient servant'. Very Good condition. Sir George Biddell Airy was an English mathematician and astronomer, as well as the Lucasian Professor of Mathematics from 1826 to 1828 and the seventh Astronomer Royal from 1835 to 1881. Est Value: $100 - $250 377 / 451 -
An Autograph Note by John Pringle Nichol (1804-1859), a notable Scottish astronomer credited with early suggestions for studying sunspots by photography. The note contains a brief message regarding "new practical results" and is signed with his initials "J.P.N.". An additional hand at the upper margin notes, "by the late Professor Nichol to his brother." Shows typical light folding creases and minor age-related toning, but remains in very good condition. Nichol was a Scottish educator, phrenologist, astronomer and economist who did much to popularize astronomy in a manner that appealed to nineteenth century tastes. Est Value: $50 - $100 378 / 451 -
An Autograph Note by John Pringle Nichol (1804-1859), a notable Scottish astronomer credited with early suggestions for studying sunspots by photography. The note contains a brief message regarding "new practical results" and is signed with his initials "J.P.N.". An additional hand at the upper margin notes, "by the late Professor Nichol to his brother." Shows typical light folding creases and minor age-related toning, but remains in very good condition. Nichol was a Scottish educator, phrenologist, astronomer and economist who did much to popularize astronomy in a manner that appealed to nineteenth century tastes. Est Value: $50 - $100 379 / 451 -
An authentic autographed postcard signed by Sir Joseph Norman Lockyer (1836-1920), the famous English astronomer who co-discovered helium and founded the influential periodical: Nature. The front of the deckle-edged card features his signature "Norman Lockyer" alongside a handwritten Latin quote. The reverse side is a British "Carte Postale" addressed to Master M. Anderson in Lausanne, featuring a red one-penny stamp and postal markings dated February 1904. In fine condition. Est Value: $50 - $100 380 / 451 -
An authentic autographed postcard signed by Sir Joseph Norman Lockyer (1836-1920), the famous English astronomer who co-discovered helium and founded the influential periodical: Nature. The front of the deckle-edged card features his signature "Norman Lockyer" alongside a handwritten Latin quote. The reverse side is a British "Carte Postale" addressed to Master M. Anderson in Lausanne, featuring a red one-penny stamp and postal markings dated February 1904. In fine condition. Est Value: $50 - $100 381 / 451 -
An original handwritten letter dated May 12, 1899, written and signed by Marcus Hartog, the distinguished professor of Natural History (Biology) and author at Queen's College, Cork. The letter is written on stationery featuring an embossed college seal. It contains a personal message of condolence and reflection. In very good condition. Est Value: $50 - $150 382 / 451 -
A typed letter signed by the prominent American geologist and geographer William Morris Davis (1850–1934). The text discusses the meteorological phenomenon known as the "green ray" or "green flash," noting its visibility at the equator versus high latitudes, and mentions seeking observations from sea captains in New Bedford. Signed "W. M. Davis" in ink. In Excellent Condition. Davis was an American geographer, geologist, geomorphologist, and meteorologist, often called the "father of American geography" Est Value: $150 - $350 383 / 451 -
An original handwritten letter on United States National Museum (Smithsonian Institution) letterhead, dated April 2, 1884. Written and signed by noted ichthyologist (study of fish) Tarleton Hoffman Bean (1846–1916) to Mr. J. P. Lamberton of J. M. Stoddart & Co. in Philadelphia. The letter discusses a delay in sending an article on 'Fish Culture' due to sickness and other hindrances, mentioning word count limits. in Excellent condition. Est Value: $50 - $150 384 / 451 -
An original typed letter from Smithsonian Institution,, dated September 30th, 1930. Addressed to Miss Frances Butterick of Brooklyn, New York, and signed by noted American zoologist Austin H. Clark. The letter discusses philosophical views on the living world, biology, and human connection to nature. Features a clear ink signature and in excellent condition. Austin H Clark is best known for his evolutionary theory called zoogenesis. Est Value: $50 - $150 385 / 451 -
An original handwritten letter dated November 9, 1857, written and signed by the notable British entomologist and author William Spence (1783–1860). The letter is addressed from London to 'My Dear Mrs. Cooper' and spans across folded pages in clear cursive ink. Excellent condition. Est Value: $100 - $150 386 / 451 -
An original handwritten letter dated March 29th, 1887, from Cambridge, written and signed by the noted American ornithologist William Brewster (1851-1919). The letter is addressed to Ben W. Austin Esq. of Dallas, Texas, apologizing for not being able to immediately send a photograph as requested. Very Good condition. William Brewster worked as a curator at the Museum of Comparative Zoology at Harvard University, co-founded the American Ornithologists' Union and the Nuttall Ornithological Club, and served as the first president of Mass Audubon. There is an award named after him. Est. Value: $100 - $250 387 / 451 -
An original handwritten letter signed by the notable British botanist Aylmer Bourke Lambert (1761–1842). Dated July 30th, 1828, from Boyton House. The letter is written in ink on paper and spans multiple pages, discussing botanical subjects including rare plants, seeds, and his herbarium. In Very Good Condition. Est Value: $100 -- $250 388 / 451 -
An original handwritten letter signed by the notable British botanist Aylmer Bourke Lambert (1761–1842). Dated July 30th, 1828, from Boyton House. The letter is written in ink on paper and spans multiple pages, discussing botanical subjects including rare plants, seeds, and his herbarium. In Very Good Condition. Est Value: $100 -- $250 389 / 451 -
A typed letter dated June 29, 1936, signed by physical culture pioneer and publisher Bernarr Macfadden. The letter is written on his personal letterhead from the Chanin Building in New York, addressed to Mr. Burlingham Schurr of Granby, Mass. The content discusses wildlife conservation efforts, endorsing the protection of "furred and feathered denizens of the forests, mountains and meadows of America." Signed in ink "Bernarr Macfadden". Shows light creasing and age-related toning. American proponent of physical culture -a combination of bodybuilding with nutritional and health theories. He founded the long-running magazine publishing company Macfadden Publications. He was a vegetarian and offered support to animal and environmental protection groups. Est Value: $50 - $150 390 / 451 -
An antique handwritten letter in French, dated "Paris, 15 fév. 56" (February 15, 1856). The letter is written in elegant cursive script on single-page paper, referencing "Marie Stuart" and signed by the sender. It shows minor age-related toning and creasing, but remains in very good, legible condition. Est Value: $25 - $50 393 / 451 -
An antique handwritten manuscript fragment dated Nov 16, 91 (1891) by the English novelist Henrietta Eliza Vaughan Stannard, who wrote under the pseudonym John Strange Winter. The excerpt is from her work 'Out of the Mists' and reads in part: '...nothing loth till he dares and tells her so, for he knows that her health is... a shallow grave under the blazing African sky...' It is signed 'by John Strange Winter (Henrietta E. V. Stannard)'. Good condition. Est Value: $50 - $200 394 / 451 -
An original handwritten letter signed by British travel writer and novelist Stephen Graham, dated 14th November 1916. Written on letterhead from 60, Frith Street, Soho Square, W. (London), the letter discusses inscribed copies of his works, mentioning "The Way of Martha and the Way of Mary", "Pilgrim", and "Tramps Sketches". Includes the original postmarked envelope addressed to Mr. W. R. Castle Jr. at the Harvard Graduates' Magazine in Cambridge, Massachusetts, bearing a 14 NOV 1916 postmark and a British postage stamp. Good condition. Est Value: $50 - $150 395 / 451 -
An original handwritten letter signed by British travel writer and novelist Stephen Graham, dated 14th November 1916. Written on letterhead from 60, Frith Street, Soho Square, W. (London), the letter discusses inscribed copies of his works, mentioning "The Way of Martha and the Way of Mary", "Pilgrim", and "Tramps Sketches". Includes the original postmarked envelope addressed to Mr. W. R. Castle Jr. at the Harvard Graduates' Magazine in Cambridge, Massachusetts, bearing a 14 NOV 1916 postmark and a British postage stamp. Good condition. Est Value: $50 - $150 396 / 451
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