Amelia Earhart Crisp and unusually large fountain pen signature

Crisp and unusually large fountain pen signature, “Amelia M. Earhart,” on an off-white 5.75 x 2.5 card. Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/DNA authentication holder. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.

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Jimmie Foxx Red Sox Signed Photo

Superlative circa late 1930s matte-finish 8 x 10 George Burke portrait of Foxx kneeling on the field in his Boston Red Sox uniform, gorgeously signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “Walter, my friend, may the best always be yours. Sincere wishes—Jimmie Foxx.” Reverse bears Burke’s “Geo. Burke, 847 Belmont Ave., Chicago” stamp on the reverse. In fine to very fine condition. Foxx is very scarce in signed photos of this size and quality, and Burke’s photos are of the utmost desirability among collectors—he is universally acknowledged as the one of the greatest baseball photographers of his day, with many of his images being used in the iconic Goudey baseball card sets of the early 1930s. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

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Lennon and May Pang Signed Christmas Card

Rare Christmas card that Lennon and May Pang sent to their friends in 1974, 7.5 x 5.5, signed on the front in black ink, “Love, John” and “May.” The unusual image shows Lennon emerging from under a transvestite’s dress, taken by May Pang during a photoshoot which can be seen in the Imagine documentary. In fine condition. Accompanied by an ALS by Pang, one page, September 2011, in full: “This is a handsigned 1974 Christmas card that John Lennon & I signed and sent out to our friends. I took the photograph and I still own it to this day.” With impeccable provenance from Lennon’s one-time girlfriend herself, this is a magnificent piece from Lennon’s post-Beatles years. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.

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Barack Obama Signed Destiny Poster

Color 16 x 20 poster entitled ‘Destiny,’ based on the iconic Shepard Fairey ‘Hope’ design, featuring a portrait of Obama imposed over the text of his 2008 victory speech given at Grant Park in Chicago, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

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Vladimir Lenin bronze bust by sculptor Sergei Merkurov

Original bronze bust of Lenin, done by well-known sculptor Sergei Merkurov. Bust measures 24.25″ tall, 15.5″ wide, and 12″ deep, and weighs approximately 150 pounds, and was cast from metal taken from church bells. This particular statue was made at the Gosizdat factory in Moscow in 1926, a short time after Lenin’s death, and approved by the Central Committee of the USSR. Impressed on the reverse of the bust, in Russian, is “GIZ Factory Moscow 1926, No. 17,” indicating it was cast in 1926 at the State Publishing House Factory based on Model 17. In fine condition, with an untouched patina. Accompanied by a translated expert conclusion from Victor Kuznetsoff at the State Historical Museum in Russia, as well as an original description in Russian from the original owner of the bust, a Russian expatriate.

Sergei Merkurov (1881-1952), was a renowned sculptor and monumentalist, whose works include the three largest Stalin monuments in the country, as well as the larger statue of Lenin which resided for decades in Red Square. This impressive bust was made from church bells (bronze with silver added) removed during the Bolshevik’s anti-religious campaign in 1922, which saw the destruction of thousands of churches and the deaths of tens of thousands of citizens. A very rare relic from the former communist country, where their leaders were idolized in impressive fashion. Oversized. RR Auction COA.

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Michael Jordan Game-used warm-up shirt

Game-used warm-up shirt from Jordan’s final season with the Chicago Bulls in 1998. Pullover jersey, with “Chicago,” sewn on the front, and a small bull embroidered on the reverse just below the collar. The Nike maker’s tag is sewn to the lower left tail, size 3XL, with a “23” written on it in black felt tip, and a smaller NBA authentic tag along the right edge. In fine condition, with expected wear from use and multiple washings. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Lou Lampson stating, “The pullover was used in MJ’s final season in Chi-Town.” Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

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NASA flight helmet circa 1965

NASA flight helmet circa 1965. US Navy APH-6B helmet has a dual visor (clear and sun), as well as an A13A oxygen mask, both made by Sierra Engineering Corp, with the oxygen mask helmet attachments by Dunrite Tool and Die. The ID label on the helmet and one of the two visor knobs are missing as is the head padding inside the helmet. The earphones are intact as are the earphone attachment cords. There is a NASA decal on the helmet above a stencil of the aviator's name "Cambiaso,” who was a NASA photo tech. A scarce helmet in excellent overall condition. Provenance: Goldberg, 2008. RR Auction COA.

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Flown Apollo 9 Robbins Medal

Flown Apollo 9 Robbins Medal, approximately 1-inch diameter, with a raised design on the face of the mission insignia. The reverse of the sterling silver medal is engraved with the last names of astronauts James McDivitt, Dave Scott, and Rusty Schweickart, as well as “March 3–13, 1969” and is serial numbered “187.” Condition is mint state. Encapsulated in a plastic NGC holder and graded MS65. Medal is accompanied by original case, numbered “187,” as well as a letter of authenticity from Jim McDivitt (with a PSA authentication sticker on the reverse) which states, “I hereby certify that this Robbins Medallion #187 was flown on Apollo 9 and is from my personal collection.” Letter is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from PSA/DNA. RR Auction COA.    

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Gemini 12 Flown photographic exposure dial

Flown photographic exposure dial carried on board the Gemini 12 mission. Black anodized, machined aluminum dial measures 2″ in diameter and is mounted to a 3 x 2 base, which is labeled “CF55075-1, Ser. No. 5.” This dial was used by the crew to determine proper camera settings. Accompanied by an MSC Spacecraft parts Tag, with the flight duration of the dial written in a technician’s hand on the reverse and indicating the part then went to bonded storage. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.    

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Apollo 13 Flown Robbins Medal

Flown Apollo 13 Robbins Medal, approximately 1.25 diameter, with a raised design on the face of the Apollo 13 mission insignia. The reverse of the sterling silver medal is engraved with the full names of astronauts Jim Lovell, Fred Haise, and Jack Swigert, along with spacecraft names Aquarius and Odyssey, the April 11, 1970, launch date, and April 17, 1970, return date. This medal is serial numbered “25.” Condition is mint state and the medallion is encapsulated in a plastic NGC holder and graded MS65. Accompanied by an ALS from Jack Swigert, one page, 7 x 8.75, January 4, 1977. In part: “Apollo 13 was a memorable experience for me. And I hope this Medallion which we carried aboard our spacecraft will bring you the same good fortune Apollo 13 did for me.” ALS in fine condition, with mild intersecting folds (one passing through a single letter of the signature). Flown Robbins Medals are among the most sought after space collectibles, and this, with a vintage letter of provenance from Swigert—a rarity in itself—is one of the most interesting pairings we have seen. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA

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Apollo 17 Flown Lunar Rover topographical map

Amazing and mission-critical flown lunar rover topographical map, used on the lunar surface to help navigate the rover during the Apollo 17 mission. Chart measures 10 x 8, and is labeled in type, “Sheet S E,” “Contour Interval 10 Meters,” and “December 1972.” Chart identifies the landing area for the lunar module, shows planned routes for the rover, and also shows the contour of the lunar surface as well as identifying all of the craters in the area. Craters include: Snoopy, Sputnik, Sherlock, Camelot, Emory, and Steno. Also labeled on the map are “Station 5,” an important stop during the second EVA, as well as “Gabbro,” which was an important discovery in the formation of the Taurus-Littrow region. Map is signed on the reverse in black felt tip, “This map was used aboard the Apollo XVII lunar rover. Gene Cernan, Apollo XVII CDR.” In fine condition, with three punch holes to bottom edge and a few scattered light surface creases. 

Accompanied by a 2010 certificate of authenticity from Cernan, which reads, in part: “This is to certify that the accompanying Lunar Rover Topographical Map…was used by me to help navigate while driving the Apollo 17 lunar rover on the moon…We had a series of maps specifically intended for use in conjunction with our lunar rover to navigate across the valley’s surface. The maps were contained in the book, ‘LM Lunar Surface Maps,’ which was carried in the rover on the lunar surface…This lunar map has spent 22 hours and 3 minutes on the lunar surface…This lunar rover map is one of the few objects actually used directly on the Moon’s surface.” Arguably one of the most important lunar surface relics, as this map was crucial to the mission’s extensive scientific exploration of the Moon. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.

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Russian Missile Thrust Chamber

An unfired Isayev S2.720A bi-propellant regenerative thrust chamber developed for use in the second stage of the Soviet S-75M Surface to Air Missile (SAM) system and produced by the Isayev Design Bureau. This chamber burns a hypergolic mixture of triethylamine/xylidine (fuel) with nitric acid as the oxidizer and is rated at 34 KN vacuum thrust. Chamber measures 40″ tall with the nozzle having an 8.5″ diameter. All parts are numbered, with the affixed metal label reading “CZ 720 0000-0 204420.” The chamber is also bolted to a four-legged display stand with an overall height of 45″. In fine condition.

Alexei Isayev specialized in small-scale, liquid-fuelled rocket engines for Soviet manned and unmanned spacecraft. From 1957 to 1967 his engines powered the rockets carrying the first artificial satellites, the first man in space, and the first unmanned probes to the Moon and Venus. At the same time, in the 1950s, he was working on engines for surface-to-air missiles (SAMs) and air-to-sea missiles. An unusual artifact of the Cold War and a reminder that the space programs were largely an offshoot of military research and development. RR Auction COA.

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Washington Senators 1927 Baseball Signed by 12 players

Official Reach American League (Ban Johnson) baseball signed in fountain pen on the sweet spot and side panels by 12 members of the 1927 Washington Senators team, including: Walter Johnson, Tris Speaker (ss), Goose Goslin, Joe Judge, Al Scacht, Ossie Bluege, Nick Altrock, Bobby Reeves, Topper Rigney, Hod Lisenbee, Jack Onslow, and Earl McNeely. A collector’s notation on the manufacturer’s stamp indicates the ball as being signed on August 11, 1927. Light toning and soiling, a few signatures a shade light, and wear affecting the commissioner’s stamp, otherwise fine condition. A remarkable baseball featuring two of baseball’s most sought after signatures in the combination of Johnson and Speaker, as well as the addition of fellow Hall of Famer Goose Goslin. On the day this was signed, the Senators beat the Yankees—with their 1927 team widely considered the greatest team in baseball history—by a score of 3-2. They were led by Hod Lisenbee, who pitched a complete game, tripled, and scored, all while holding heart of their ‘Murderer’s Row’ lineup of Ruth, Gehrig, and Meusel to a single hit. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

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Antonin Dvorak Signed Cabinet Photo

Esteemed Czech composer (1841–1904) of orchestral and chamber music, best known for his Symphony No. 9, ‘From the New World.’ Rare 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Dvorak, signed at the bottom of the image, “Ant. Dvorak,” with an additional dedication to a woman in Czech. Published by Josef Mulac of Prague. Mild spotting to image and a crease to the upper right corner tip, otherwise fine condition. A highly desirable autograph rare in any form. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

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Jackie Robinson Signed book Wait Till Next Year

Signed book: Wait Till Next Year. First edition, first printing. NY: Random House, 1960. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6 x 9.25, 339 pages. Signed on the first free end page in black ballpoint, “Jackie Robinson,” and blue ballpoint by his co-author, “Best wishes, Carl T. Rowan.” Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG+/VG-. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA.

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Hank Williams Signed Photo

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Williams wearing a classic cowboy hat and holding his guitar behind a WSM microphone, signed in blue ballpoint, “Thanks, Hank Williams.” In very good condition, with overall creases, a significant vertical fold passing to the right of his face, a small tear to the left edge, and the signature a few shades light. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.

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Elvis Presley Signed Album On Stage February, 1970

On Stage, February, 1970 album signed on the back cover in blue ballpoint. Mild ‘ring of wear’ and rubbing to both covers, back cover slightly peeling at a couple of corners, and some edge dings and creases, otherwise fine condition. The record is not included. Recorded at the International Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada, On Stage was released in June of 1970, and focused on songs not normally associated with Elvis. The album features his number one single, ‘The Wonder of You,’ as well as future concert staples ‘C. C. Rider,’ and ‘Polk Salad Annie.’ This was an especially notable year of performances for Elvis, with not only the recording of this album, but also the MGM film Elvis: That’s the Way It Is, which documented his Las Vegas Summer Festival in August. Presley is extremely scarce in uninscribed albums. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.

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