Tibbets, Paul W

Paul Tibbets Signed Photograph.

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Rare black and white photograph of the pilot of the Enola Gay, Paul Tibbets. Signed and dated by Tibbets, “Paul Tibbets, Pilot 6 AUG 1945.” The entire piece measures 10 inches by 8 inches. In fine condition.

Klein, William

New York, Rome, Moscow, Tokyo.

Various Places 1956-1964.

First editions of each of the photographers famed city books. Tall quarto, 4 volumes. Each are signed by William Klein, with the caption booklet of New York signed as well. Very good to near fine books in original dust jackets showing some light rubbing and wear. A very sharp set of these volumes.

Braddock, James J.; Max Baer; James "Red" Burman; Sixto Escobar; Bob Pastor

American Boxing Champions Signed Photograph Collection.

c. 1937.

Collection of six original photographs signed and inscribed by five 1930s American boxing champions, including: “Cinderella Man” James J.Braddock, World Heavyweight Champion Max Baer, James ‘Red’ Burman, Sixto Escobar, and top-ranked heavyweight Bob Pastor. In near fine condition. An exceptional collection.

Aldrin, Buzz

Buzz Aldrin Signed Photograph.

1969.

Original color photograph of Buzz Aldrin, boldly inscribed by him. The photograph measures 10 inches by 8 inches. In fine condition.

Lyon, George Seymour

George Seymour Lyon Signed Portrait.

1931.

Rare half-tone portrait of Canadian golf legend George Lyon. Signed by Lyon, “Geo. S. Lyon.” Period frame. The entire piece measures 8.25 inches by 5.75 inches. In very good condition.

Eisenhower, Dwight D. and Mamie Doud Eisenhower

Dwight D. and Mamie Doud Eisenhower Signed Photograph.

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Photograph of Dwight D. and Mamie Eisenhower, boldly signed by each, “Dwight D. Eisenhower”, and signed, “Mamie Doud Eisenhower.” Double matted and framed. The entire piece measures 14.5 inches by 12.5 inches. In near fine condition.

Thomas, Tony [Kirk Douglas]

The Films of Kirk Douglas.

Secaucus, NJ : The Citadel Press, 1972.

First edition of this work on the legendary actor Kirk Douglas. Quarto, original cloth, illustrated throughout with over 400 photographs. Boldly signed by Kirk Douglas on the title page. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. With an introduction by Vincente Minnelli.

Rickenbacker, Edward [Eddie]

Edward Rickenbacker Signed Photograph.

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Rare black and white photograph of American in World War I fighter ace Edward “Eddie” Rickenbacker. Inscribed by Rickenbacker, “With best wishes to Jerome Miller Capt. E. V. Rickenbacker.” With the original typed transmittal letter also signed by Rickenbacker on his Cadillac Motor Company letterhead dated May 6, 1929 which reads, ‘My dear Mr. Miller:-Continue reading "Edward Rickenbacker Signed Photograph."

Hughes, Howard, Henry H. Arnold, Oscar Westover

Howard Hughes Signed Photograph.

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Rare United States Air Force photograph of legendary aviator Howard Hughes, Major General Oscar Westover, and General of the Air Force Henry H. Arnold. Signed and inscribed by each aviation pioneer, “O. Westover Maj. Gen. A.C. Chief of the Air Corps”, “Howard Hughes”, and “H. Arnold Brig Gen. A.C.” Major General Oscar Westover succeeded BenjaminContinue reading "Howard Hughes Signed Photograph."

Rutherford, Ernest, Mary, Rutherford, Thomas Hudson Beare, Charles W. Kimmins, John Layard, Henry Tizard, et al

Ernest Rutherford Signed SS Euripides Photograph.

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Rare original photograph of the SS Euripides signed by the father of nuclear physics, Ernest Rutherford and 21 other scientists and crew members present on the 1914 voyage from England to Australia for the annual meeting of the British Association for the Advancement of Science. Signed by Rutherford, his wife Mary Rutherford, engineer Thomas HudsonContinue reading "Ernest Rutherford Signed SS Euripides Photograph."

World War II Photographic Album of American Serviceman in India: Taj Mahal, Calcutta, etc.

1940s.

Twelve inches wide, contains roughly 200 photographs of life in India, ca. 1943, with visits to the Taj Mahal, much in Calcutta, documenting life in the barracks, street life including contortionists, a snake charmer, funeral biers, documentation of an airplane crash, etc. Whoever kept this album trained in Jackson, Mississippi and the first some pagesContinue reading "World War II Photographic Album of American Serviceman in India: Taj Mahal, Calcutta, etc."

White, Herbert C

Peking the Beautiful.

Shanghai, China : The Commercial Press, 1927.

First edition of this work comprising photographic studies of the celebrated monuments of China’s northern capital with descriptive and historical notes. Folio, original embroidered silk pictorial boards, original publisher’s wooden box. In fine condition without wear. Contains 70 photographic plates mounted, numerous illustrations in text. Contains an introduction by Hu Shih, professor of Philosophy atContinue reading "Peking the Beautiful."

Aldrin, Buzz

Buzz Aldrin Signed Photograph.

1969.

Original color photograph of Buzz Aldrin, boldly inscribed by him. Double matted and framed. The entire piece measures 15.25 inches by 13.25 inches.

Armstrong, Neil

Neil Armstrong Signed Photograph.

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Original color photograph of Neil Armstrong, boldly inscribed by him. Double matted and framed. The entire piece measures 15.25 inches by 13.25 inches.

Hoover, Herbert & Harry S. Truman

Signed Photograph of Presidents Herbert Hoover & Harry S. Truman.

1946.

Photograph of Presidents Herbert Hoover & Harry S. Truman, signed by both Presidents. Double matted and framed, the entire piece measures 11.25 inches by 9.5 inches. Rare and desirable signed by both Hoover and Truman.

Lee, Robert E

Robert E. Lee Signed Carte-de-Visite.

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Rare Civil War era carte-de-visite portrait of General Robert E. Lee in uniform, boldly signed “RE Lee”. In fine condition. Quadruple matted and framed. The entire piece measures 19 inches by 17 inches.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida: “Gateway to the Everglades”.

Fort Lauderdale : Snyder & Hortt, Real Estate and Investments, c. 1915.

Rare first edition promotional brochure for the city of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Octavo, profusely illustrated with photographs taken c. 1914-1915 of the business district, boulevards, markets, railways, farms, orange groves, beaches, marinas, streams, and homes of Fort Lauderale. Map of Florida on the final page. In near fine condition. Scarce, OCLC/WorldCat locates only one otherContinue reading "Fort Lauderdale, Florida: “Gateway to the Everglades”."

O'Connor, Sandra Day and Dan Quayle

Sandra Day O’Connor and Dan Quayle Signed Photograph.

January 20, 1989.

Rare original photograph of Associate Justice Sandra Day O’Connor administering the vice presidential oath of office to Dan Quayle. Signed by Sandra Day O’Connor and inscribed by Dan Quayle, “Rami Lasman With Best Wishes – Dan Quayle.” In fine condition.

Collins, Michael

Michael Collins Signed Photograph.

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Original color photograph of Michael Collins, signed by him. Double matted and framed. The entire piece measures 15.25 inches by 13.25 inches.

Gandhi, Mohandas K. (M.K.)

Mohandas K. Gandhi Signed Photograph.

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Rare signed photograph depicting Mohandas K. Gandhi in profile with his palms pressed together, inscribed in Gujarati (“[Truth at all costs]”) and signed in English M.K. Gandhi on the image in blue ink. With an autographed letter signed from Amrit Kaur, the secretary to Gandhi and later Health Minister of India, to Sgt. John McAleer,Continue reading "Mohandas K. Gandhi Signed Photograph."

Armstrong, Neil and Spiro Agnew

Neil Armstrong and Spiro Agnew Apollo 14 Mission Launch Signed Photograph.

1971.

Official NASA photograph of the VIP grandstand at the Apollo 14 viewing site at Launch Complex 39 on January 31st 1971. Signed by both legendary astronaut Neil Armstrong and the 39th Vice President of the United States Spiro Agnew. Both are shown seated in the grandstand with Prince Juan Carlos and Princess Sofia of SpainContinue reading "Neil Armstrong and Spiro Agnew Apollo 14 Mission Launch Signed Photograph."

von Ehrenfried, Manfred

Manfred “Dutch” von Ehrenfried Signed Photograph.

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Rare original photograph of Manfred “Dutch” von Ehrenfried. Boldly signed by him, Manfred “Dutch” von Ehrenfried Apollo A9-11B Suit.” The photograph measures 8 inches by 10 inches. In fine condition.

Truman, Harry S. and Adlai Stevenson

Harry S. Truman and Adlai Stevenson Signed Photograph.

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Rare original photograph of American statesmen Harry Truman and Adlai Stevenson. Inscribed by Harry Truman, “Kind regards to Ken Browne, Harry Truman” and by Stevenson, “For Ken Browne with best wishes Adlai S. Stevenson.” Double matted and framed. The entire piece measures 16 inches by 14.5 inches.

Sante, Luc

No Smoking.

New York : Assouline Publishing, 2004.

First edition of this comical book regarding smoking. Octavo, original illustrated cardstock, illustrated throughout. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “For John We may all have stopped smoking but we continue to burn. Luc Sante.” Fine in a fine slipcase, with the plastic packaging still present on the lower half ofContinue reading "No Smoking."