Space & Exploration Autographs

Probably the most famous space mission ever, with the first man (Neil Armstrong) setting step on the moon for the first time ever, July 1969. Large print, signed by all 3 astronauts in this mission, an historical moment for the entire mankind. Size is 17.25 x 14 inches, minor creases, clear, bold signatures of the 3 astronauts to the moon (left to right: Buzz Aldrin, Michael Collins and Neil Armstrong), over the lower right corner inscribed by the artist Alton S. Tobey - in very good condition.

American astronaut (1930-2012) and aeronautical engineer and the first person to walk on the Moon.  Newsweek Magazine issue of 1964 signed by the astronaut on front cover.  Full magazine with all pages and covers, size is 8.25 x 11.1 inches, in excellent condition.

American astronaut (1927-2004) and American aeronautical engineer and astronaut (b.1928) who took part in the Missions Geminis V and Geminis VII respectively. Newsweek Magazine issue of March 29.1965 signed by both astronauts on cover.  Full magazine with all pages and covers, size is 8.25 x 11.1 inches, in excellent condition.

American aviation pioneer (1897-1937) and first female aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic ocean. Signed half-tone clip from a magazine. Size is 2.5 x 5 inches, mounted on a black cardboard that is 3.3 x 5.6 inches, in excellent condition.

Fantastic autograph photo signed by 11 Soviet cosmonauts from the Vostok and Voskhod Missions, with Official State Press stamp on verso.  Autographs include: in lower row, left to right: eminent Russian cosmonaut and engineer Konstantin Feoktistov (1926-2009), First woman in space Valentina Tereshkova (b.1937), Russian cosmonaut Alexey Leonov (b.1934), Soviet cosmonaut Andriyan Nikolaev (1929-2004) and Soviet cosmonaut and 2nd human to orbit Earth Gherman Titov (1935-2000). In Upper row, left to right: Soviet cosmonaut and 1st human in space in 1961, Yuri Gagarin (1934-1968), Soviet cosmonaut Valery Bykovsky (b.1934), Soviet physician-cosmonaut and 1st Physician in space Boris Yegerov (1937-1994), Soviet cosmonaut and 1st man to walk in space Pavel Belyaev (1925-1970), Soviet cosmonaut and 4th person in space, spacecraft communicator for Gagarin´s historical space mission Pavel Popovich (1930-2009) and Soviet pilot, engineer and cosmonaut, 1st to fly twice in space and also the 1st human to die in space Vladimir Komanov (1927-1967).  All the above information is written by us on verso in pencil. Size is 9.4 x 7 inches, stamped on verso by the Official State Novosti News Press Agency, in very good condition.   

American astronaut (1921-2016), aviator and engineer who was also senator for Ohio. In 1962, Glenn was the first American to orbit the earth. Signed color promo photo issued by NASA, with a letterset printed inscription. Bold signature by Glenn, size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

Norwegian adventurer and ethnographer (1914-2002), famous for his sailing expedition across the Pacific in 1947.  Signed half-tone photo mounted on a white cardboard of his boat "Ra".  Size is 8.25 x 11 inches, in excellent condition.

German geographer, naturalist and explorer (1769-1859), who made very significant contributions to several fields of science including botany, zoology and geophysics. After 5 years (from 1799 through 1804) of travelling through Latin America, Humboldt published a series of large volumes with valuable information, later was the first to propose that humans were changing the world climate.   Autograph letter signed, to British writer Helen Maria Williams (1759-1827), in French, sold with a transcription and translation. One page, mail stamp on verso indicates the year 1812, addressed to Williams. Humboldt praises her poetry. Size is 7 x 9.25 inches, folds, in very good condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a photo of a portrait of Humboldt, the famous 1843 painting by Joseph Stieler, stamped by photographer.  

Australian zookeeper, conservationist and television personality (1962-2006), Irwin hosted several popular animal and nature-related TV shows, and became known as "the crocodile hunter". He died in an accident while filming an underwater documentary.  Signed photo, shown with a small crocodile, size is 7.75 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

American explorer (1856-1920) and Navy officer who made several expeditions to the Arctic and was best known for claiming to have reached the geographic North Pole with his expedition on April 6, 1909.  Card signed by him, size is 5 x 3.1 inches, in good condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a small unsigned photo postcard of him with his printed signature.  Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in very good condition.

British polar explorer (1874-1922) and leader of the three British expeditions to the Antarctic, famous also for his tragic expedition in the ship Endurance (1914-1916). Postcard with his image, signed on verso. Size is 3.4 x 5.4 inches, in excellent condition.

American astronomer (1906-1997), famous for discovering planet Pluto in 1930. Signed photo, shown observing with a telescope, written "I discovered Pluto on 18 Feb 1930" above his signature. Size is 10 x 8 inches, in excellent condition.