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 explorer (1888-1957) and naval officer who was the first to reach both North and South Poles by air, and discovered Mount Sidley in Antarctica.  Beautiful half-tone photograph matted with a small printed clip about him.  Total size is 8 x 9.9 inches, photograph is 3.5 x 4.4 inches, in very good 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.

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.

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.  

American explorer (1856-1925) who was the first explorer to reach the North Pole in April 1909.  Signed card mounted on a larger piece of cardboard along with a modern print photo portrait of the explorer, a metallic medal with his image commemorating his 1909 expedition, and four postal stamps celebrating the 50th anniversary of the 1909 expeditión.  Card is 5.9 x 2.75 inches, total size is 7.9 x 9.9 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.