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(1906 - 1969) German aeronautical engineer, and early experimenter in rocketry who later introduced Werner von Braun to the field. T.L.S. ‘Willy’ 1p. 4to., Montvale, N J, Aug. 20, 1949, in German to ‘Herbert’ regarding his book ‘The Conquest of Space’. In part: ‘…Yesterday I called Viking to find out when Conquest of Space would be finished. I was told that the bindery would send me my ten complimentary copies by Monday. You will receive one of them…’, and more regarding a colleague’s work. With a copy of the original letter sent to Ley, fine condition.

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YURI GAGARIN AND GHERMAN TITOV: YURI GAGARIN (1934 - 1968) Russian cosmonaut, the first man in space who died tragically in a routine training flight. Fine S.P. 6 x 4 in., a color postcard, boldly signed by Gagarin and additionally

Jul 31, 2026YURI GAGARIN AND GHERMAN TITOV

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YURI GAGARIN: (1934 - 1968) Russian cosmonaut, the first man in space who died tragically in a routine training flight. Signed commemorative cover from 1958 honoring the historic Sputnik space program, 6 x 4.5

Jul 31, 2026YURI GAGARIN

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YURI GAGARIN: (1934 - 1968) Russian cosmonaut, the first man in space who died tragically in a routine training flight. Fine early S.P., 3.75 x 5.75 in. b/w, a portrait of Gagarin on linen-textured stock

Jul 31, 2026YURI GAGARIN

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ANTON CHEKHOV: (1860-1904) Russian playwright and short-story writer. 'I'M NOT A FIGHTER, IT'S NOT IN MY NATURE...' An extremely rare A.L.S. 'A. Chekhov', 3pp. 8vo, [n.p.], 11th February [n.y., post 1897], to

Jul 31, 2026ANTON CHEKHOV

$5,000

TICKET TO AN AMERICAN READING BY CHARLES DICKENS: An excessively rare piece of Dickensiana, a ticket stub to 'Mr. Charles Dickens's Reading' from his second U.S. tour. The 1.75 x 2.5 in. ticket was issued for his reading at Steinway Hall in New York

Jul 31, 2026TICKET TO AN AMERICAN READING BY CHARLES DICKENS

$2,000

HENRIK IBSEN: (1828 – 1906) Norwegian playwright, considered one of the world's pre-eminent writers of the 19th century and often referred to as 'The Father of Modern Drama'. Ibsen pioneered theatrical

Jul 31, 2026HENRIK IBSEN

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HENRY W. LONGFELLOW Fantastic: (1807-1882) American poet and author whose works include 'The Song of Hiawatha', 'The Psalm of Life' and 'Paul Revere's Ride.' Fantastic, unique pen and ink drawing by Longfellow with an additional

Jul 31, 2026HENRY W. LONGFELLOW Fantastic

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GUY DE MAUPASSANT: (1850 – 1893) French author, celebrated as a master of the short story and associated with the naturalist literary school of thought, depicting human lives, destinies, and social forces in

Jul 31, 2026GUY DE MAUPASSANT

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GUY DE MAUPASSANT: (1850 – 1893) French author, celebrated as a master of the short story and associated with the naturalist literary school of thought, depicting human lives, destinies, and social forces in

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ALFRED E. HOUSMAN: (1859-1936) English classical scholar and poet, author of 'A Shropshire Lad', a cycle of poems marked by the author's pessimism and preoccupation with early death, which gradually acquired a wide

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‘NEW-YORK TRIBUNE’ EDITORS AND CORRESPONDENTS (5): A fine lot of five pieces related to notable Civil War-era figures employed by the ‘New-York Tribune’, includes: HORACE GREELY (1811-1872) American essayist and founder of the Tribune,

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GORE VIDAL ON LINCOLN'S 'SYPHILIS': GORE VIDAL (1925 - 2012) American writer known for his essays, novels, screenplays, and Broadway plays. His works criticized the social and sexual norms he perceived as driving American life. An

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SARAH JOSEPHA HALE: (1788-1879) Author of the beloved nursery rhyme ‘Mary Had a Little Lamb’, Hale also famously campaigned for the creation of the American holiday known as Thanksgiving. Scarce, fine

Jul 31, 2026SARAH JOSEPHA HALE

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SEAN O'FAOLAIN: (1900–1991) Irish short-story writer of international repute, also a leading commentator and critic. One of the most influential figures in 20th-century Irish culture. A.L.S. signed at

Jul 31, 2026SEAN O'FAOLAIN

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SKYLAB III SIGNED COVER: Skylab III signed first day Skylab postal cover bearing the mission's emblem, canceled Houston, Tx. May 14, 1974, boldly signed by mission crewmen ALAN BEAN (1932-2018), JACK LOUSMA (b. 1936), and

Jul 31, 2026SKYLAB III SIGNED COVER

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SKYLAB IV: Skylab IV launch cover, bears the mission's emblem and cancel in Houston on launch date, Nov. 15, 1973, nicely signed on the face by crewmembers JERRY CARR, ED GIBSON, and BILL POGUE. Fine condition.

Jul 31, 2026SKYLAB IV

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SPACE SHUTTLE COLUMBIA STS-32 CREW SIGNED LAUNCH COVER: Space Shuttle COLUMBIA mission STS-32 crew signed launch cover, canceled at Kennedy Space center on the date of the launch of the mission, Apr. 12, 1991, signed by crew members DAN BRANDENSTEIN

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STUART A. ROOSA: (1933 - 1994) American astronaut, command module pilot for the Apollo 14 mission. Scarce S.P., 10 x 8 in. color, an official NASA image of Roosa standing in his pressure suit before the Apollo 14

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VLADIMIR KOMAROV: (1927 - 1967) Russian cosmonaut, the first human being to die during a space flight. He became the first Soviet cosmonaut to fly in space twice when he was selected as the solo pilot of Soyuz 1, its

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VLADIMIR KOMAROV: (1927 - 1967) Russian cosmonaut, the first human being to die during a space flight. He became the first Soviet cosmonaut to fly in space twice when he was selected as the solo pilot of Soyuz 1, its

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