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| Apollo II Lunar Module Pilot who walked on the Moon with Neil Armstrong. An 8 x 10, color photo of Buzz Aldrin standing on the Moon next to an implanted American Flag. This photo was taken by Armstrong and shows the foot prints of the astronauts on the lunar surface. Signed Buzz Aldrin, Apollo XI. A great shot! |
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| ASTRONAUT, RESNICK, JUDY |
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| Mission Specialist killed in the Challenger disaster. A signed commemorative postal cover (envelope) honoring her as First Woman Astronaut candidate to participate in T-38 shuttle simulation flight. Postmarked July 11, 1978 at White Sands Missile Range, NM. Her face is pictured at upper left and a picture of the T-38 and missile complex is pictured at lower left. Signed by Resnick across the front of the envelope. A scarce signature. |
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| ASTRONAUT, SHEPARD, ALAN |
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| (1923-1998) First American Astronaut in space. An 8x10 color photo from the Apollo 14 moon mission showing Shepard in his white space suit, helmet off, with a picture of the moon and Apollo 14 logo behind him. Inscribed and signed by Shepard.
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| ASTRONAUTS - COLLINS, MICHAEL |
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| The Command Module Pilot for the Apollo 11 crew of Armstrong, Aldrin, and Collins. An 8 x 10 color photo of these crew members in their white space suits, helmets off, in front of a large photo of the moon. Collins inscribes and signs this photo. There are also autopen (machine) signatures of Armstrong and Aldrin on the photo.
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| ASTRONAUTS - ALDRIN, BUZZ |
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| An 8x10, color photo of Aldrin, with Mike Collins, and Neil Armstrong in space suits with helmets off posing in front of a large photo of the moon. An official NASA Apollo 11 photo has been inscribed and signed by Aldrin. |
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| ASTRONAUTS - CARPENTER, SCOTT |
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| Original Seven Astronaut. An 8 x 10, full page typescript from the book We Seven, the story of the original astronauts. Carpenter signs at the bottom of the page where he gives his reasons for being an astronaut and some biographical information.
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| ASTRONAUTS - COLLINS, MICHAEL |
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| Apollo 11 Pilot with Armstrong and Aldrin. A signed color, 8 x 10, NASA portrait of Collins in White space suit, helmet off, standing in front of a large photo of the moon. Collins does not sign anymore and is a very difficult autograph to obtain. This is the first one Ive had in over 2 years. |
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| ASTRONAUTS - COOPER, GORDON |
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| Original Seven Astronaut. A first day cover has been signed by Cooper. A 4 cent Project Mercury stamp has been cancelled Feb. 20, 1962 at Cape Canaveral. |
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| ASTRONAUTS - GLENN, JOHN |
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| Astronaut and senator. A signed and inscribed first day cover (envelope) of the Project Mercury program. A 4 cent Project Mercury stamp is cancelled first day of issue at Cape Canaveral, Feb. 20, 1962. 5
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| ASTRONAUTS - GLENN, JOHN |
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| An 8x10, color photo of Glenn being helped into his spacesuit for his first American to orbit the earth flight in 1962. Signed boldly by Glenn on the bottom white margin of the photo.
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| ASTRONAUTS - RIDE, SALLY |
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| Female Astronaut. An 8xlO color photo of Ride wearing a shirt with a NASA and Challenger patch standing in front of a model of the spacecraft.
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| ASTRONAUTS - SCHIRRA, WALLY |
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| Original Seven Astronaut. A signed first day cover honoring the Viking Mission to Mars. A picture of the spacecraft at left and a 15 cent Viking stamp has been cancelled first day of issue, July 20, 1978. |
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| ASTRONAUTS - SCHIRRA, WALLY |
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| Original Seven Astronaut. An 8 x 10, color photo of the crew of the first manned Apollo Space Mission, Apollo 7, Wally Schirra, Commander; Walter Cunningham, Lunar Module Pilot; and Don Eisele, Command Module Pilot. All three are shown in their spacecraft, helmets off. Boldly signed by Schirra. |
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| ASTRONAUTS - SLAYTON, DEKE |
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| Origianl 7 astronaut, now deceased. A 5x7, B&W photo signed and inscribed by Slayton. A nice shot of Slayton in NASA jumpsuit.
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| ASTRONAUTS - GLENN, JOHN |
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| His autobiography John Glenn, A Memoir has been inscribed and signed by Americas First Astronaut to orbit the earth! Glenn tells the story of his remarkable career as astronaut and later Senator in a book loaded with photos. In mint condition with original dust jacket.
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| Botanist. A superb signature of the famous scientist has been matted with a photo of Burbank. |
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| Antarctic Explorer. His signature "R.E. Byrd" has been matted with a photo of Byrd in expedition gear.
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| American Admiral, Polar Explorer and Aviator, Awarded Congressional Medal of Honor. One page typed letter signed June 26, 1926 on Byrd Arctic Expedition letterhead. Let me take this opportunity of writing to thank you for the card of invitation to the Lotos Club. I cannot tell you how much I appreciate your thought of me. Believe me, it was a very great pleasure to meet so intimate a friend of that great man Admiral R.E. Peary. I do not know whether I shall find opportunity to take advantage of the facilities which your club has to offer but I wish to place on record my appreciation of your kindness. A nice letter of Byrd showing his admiration for another great polar explorer, Admiral Peary. |
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| Antarctic Explorer One page typed letter signed on his personal letterhead, May 22, 1933 to Senator Hiram Bingham of the National Aeronautical Association. I want to tell you again how much I am enjoying the books. Mrs. Byrd also has become interested, which is unusual for her. I am very sorry to have caused the delay of the publication of the magazine. Appreciate your delaying it. As you know I do not seek publicity, since I get too much of it when I am on expeditions, but since you think advisable to write something in the magazine I will be glad to supply you with any information you wish. Your editor wired for permission to use my photograph. I am glad to give that permission
Hiram Bingham (1875-1956) was himself a noted explorer, discovering the Inca Capital at Machu Picchu in 1911.
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| COCHRANE, JACQUELINE |
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| 1910-1980 Famous female aviator. Held more aviation records than anyone at the time of her death. Director of the WASPS (Womens Air Force Service Pilots). First woman to break the sound barrier (1953). Her book The Stars at Noon, 1954, First Edition. Her flying experiences. Inscribed and signed by Cochrane. Also signed by nine other WASPS. Fine condition with dust jacket. Scarce!
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| Wrong Way Corrigan A signed and inscribed 8x10, B&W photo.
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| Doctor who put in the first artificial heart. An 8 x 10 signed photo shows him describing his work. |
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| EDISON PAYS HIS OWN LIGHT BILL!) A business check of the Edison Botonic Research Corporation made out to the Florida Power and Light Company for $62.61, March 30, 1928 from West Orange, New Jersey. At the left of the check it indicates that this payment is for Electric current. Boldly signed by Edison as President of one of his many corporations. A very desirable item from the father of the electrical light. With portrait of Edison.
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| On a note from C.S. Williams, the head of Edisons Motion Picture Division, Edison replies with his seldom seen sense of humor. Williams writes: Mr. Edison, I have just passed a requisition approved by you for a 16 inch Butcher Knife. All I want to say is that if I did order too many Baby Consoles (phonographs), I did it only with the best of intentions. Williams, 9/18/25. Edison replies underneath: I think you are still safe, E. Edison reassures one of his top men at the company. Edisons letters are usually concise and businesslike. Here we se a touch of humor. When corresponding within his company, Edison usually signed items, E or TAE. A nice item! With portrait of Edison.
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| One page note written to C.S. Williams, the head of Edisons Motion Picture Division. Williams Lead is the most dangerous ingredient we have to contend with lead is higher in horsehead (?) than I remember of having seen it. Edison A nice note indicating years ago the dangers of lead.
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| A beautiful large "umbrella" signature of Edison has been matted with a portrait of Edison. Great for display.
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| (1879-1955) Physicist whose Theory of Relativity and studies of mass and energy relationships revolutionized the field of physics. One page letter written and signed by Einstein from Berlin, May 1, 1920. To Professor Dr. L. Silberstein in London Dear Colleague! I live in Berlin permanently. The Stokes-Planck-Like aether leads to a hopeless accumulation of independent hypotheses. Such an unfinished theory is, though in itself, naturally irrefutable. The problem of the connected masses naturally lets itself be treated as by Newton; The Newton-Like Theory is the closest. A precise calculation permits only the calculation with the basis of continuous mechanic/relative-like elasticity theory. Electric energy of the connection has influence as to movement and does not allow the connection to be seen as kinetic. I find, though, that a strict treatment of this problem would not in any way be worth the trouble. With a friendly greeting, A.Einstein. A superb scientific content letter of Einstein defending his theory of special relativity. Excellent references to famous physicists Max Planck and Isaac Newton. In German with full translation. An excellent and rare letter with outstanding content! |
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| EINSTEIN DEFENDS HIS SPECIAL THEORY OF RELATIVITY (1879-1955) Physicist whose Theory of Relativity and studies of mass and energy relationships revolutionized the field of physics. One page letter written and signed by Einstein from Berlin, May 1, 1920. To Professor Dr. L. Silberstein in London Dear Colleague! I live in Berlin permanently. The Stokes-Planck-Like aether leads to a hopeless accumulation of independent hypotheses. Such an unfinished theory is, though in itself, naturally irrefutable. The problem of the connected masses naturally lets itself be treated as by Newton; The Newton-Like Theory is the closest. A precise calculation permits only the calculation with the basis of continuous mechanic/relative-like elasticity theory. Electric energy of the connection has influence as to movement and does not allow the connection to be seen as kinetic. I find, though, that a strict treatment of this problem would not in any way be worth the trouble. With a friendly greeting, A.Einstein. A superb scientific content letter of Einstein defending his theory of special relativity. Excellent references to famous physicists Max Planck and Isaac Newton. In German with full translation. An excellent and rare letter with outstanding content!
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| (1934 1968) Russian Cosmonaut. First man to travel in space in 1961. Killed in a plane accident while training. A 4 x 6 black and white bust photo of Gagarin in his military uniform has been signed by Gagarin in the lower margin.
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| On May 19, 1953 he and his Sherpa guide reached the summit of Mount Everest and was later knighted by Queen Elizabeth II for his achievement. An 8x10 color photo of Hillary checking the equipment of his Sherpa guide Tensing Norgay during the Mount Everest Expedition. Signed Ed Hillary across the image. An excellent photo.
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| (1905-1976) Reclusive aviator and aircraft designer, film producer, and businessman. One page typed letter signed on his Hughes Aircraft Company letterhead, Nov. 8, 1950. Enclosed are photographs and sketches of the Sikorsky for your use. Regarding the noise level in the forward cabin of the Sikorsky, I am sure the reason Mr. Davis noticed this noise is because he has never ridden in the forward cabin of an airplane. All airplanes are noisy in the portion of the airplane abreast of the propellers. I assure you that the forward cabin of the Constellation which seats eight passengers and which is located ahead of the galley is every bit as noisy
Any seaplane or amphibian of comparable size will
be every bit as noisy
the only airplane today which is competitive to the Sikorsky, namely the Grumman Mallard, is considerably noisier
the forward cabin is intended primarily for the crew when in the air; or as sleeping quarters for the owner while the ship is anchored on the water
One other thing
is that during the demonstration flight the engines were operated at 2000 rpm whereas normal cruising should be at 1700 rpm which cuts the noise level to less than one half of what it is at 2000 rpm. I am at a loss to know why the demonstration flight was made at 2000 rpm but will appreciate your explaining this mistake together with other points in the letter to Mr. Davis
Signed Howard at the conclusion. From the middle of his life on, Hughes was a total recluse and any autograph material of his is extremely scarce. Letters such as this with superb aircraft content are extremely desirable and seldom seen. |
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| LINDBERGH, CHARLES |
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| A signed, numbered, limited presentation edition of Lindberghs autobiography, The Spirit of St. Louis 1953, Scribners, New York. His Pulitzer Prize winning story of his early life and his aviation career and his heroic flight to Paris in 1927. A classic. 562 pp. Very nice condition.
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| LINDBERGH, CHARLES |
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| A 5 x 8 inch, B & W photo of Lindbergh standing in front of his plane The Spirit of St. Louis. The ideal Lindbergh photo on excellent condition. SIGNED!
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| LINDBERGH, CHARLES |
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| One page typed letter signed on his personal letterhead to Richard Robbins of the Pittsburgh Aviation Industries Corporation, April 16, 1931. Thank you for your letter of April 13. I very much appreciate youre extending me the invitation to come to Harrisburg on May 16 for the Benefit Air Meet for the Junior League, and I sincerely regret that previous engagements will make it impossible for me to be present at the Meet. I hope you will convey my thanks to Mr. Stackpole and the Junior League for their consideration in inviting Mrs. Lindbergh and me
A nice Lindbergh letter with aviation content. |
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| LINDBERGH, CHARLES |
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| One page typed letter signed on his personal letterhead to Richard Robbins of the Pittsburgh Aviation Industries Corporation, April 16, 1931. Thank you for your letter of April 13. I very much appreciate youre extending me the invitation to come to Harrisburg on May 16 for the Benefit Air Meet for the Junior League, and I sincerely regret that previous engagements will make it impossible for me to be present at the Meet. I hope you will convey my thanks to Mr. Stackpole and the Junior League for their consideration in inviting Mrs. Lindbergh and me
A nice Lindbergh letter with aviation content.
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| His signature on a card has been matted with a photo of the famous aviator.
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| Physician who pioneered the use of antiseptic in surgery. One page letter on his address imprinted stationery, written and signed by Lister, May 25, 1898.
I thank you for your letter. As I cordially sympathize with the objects of the Anglo-American Committee, I cannot object, if it is thought desirable, to my name being upon the list
A nice one page letter from the famous physician. With portrait of Lister. |
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| 1886-1955) Pioneer American Airplane Manufacturer who built the B-10 and B-26 Bombers of World War II, flying boats and clipper airplanes. Typed letter signed on two separate sheets of colorful Glenn L. Martin Company letterhead to Lester Gardner, Institute of the Aeronautical Sciences, August 17, 1937. This with acknowledge
..your letter
requesting my comments on the suggested procedure of the award of the Collier Trophy
.It was the intention of the donor to award the trophy for the development of an aeronautical device or article or piece of equipment
I am reminded of a rumor recently heard, that the 1937 Collier Trophy meeting was advised by one of its members that the Martin Model 130 Flying Boat did not meet its contract guarantees when in our brief we tabulated the original contract guarantees against the actual performance of the completed airplane which proved beyond all doubt that we met or exceeded all contract guarantees and that we were paid all of the bonuses under the bonus and penalty contract
A lengthy letter only briefly quoted here detailing procedures and suggestions for awarding the prestigious Collier Trophy.
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| Invented the telegraph and Morse code. Sent first message What hath God wrought! from Washington to Baltimore in 1844. His full signature has been matted with a portrait of the famous inventor. |
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| A 5 x 7, B & W, close-up photo of the famous doctor who's vaccine knocked out polio. Signed in full. |
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| One page letter written and signed by Schweitzer, June 3, 1962 from his jungle hospital in Lambarene in Africa. Dear professor, I have not forgotten you. But the work to be done at the hospital (and the writing at night) does not allow me to go and spend some time in Europe. I had hoped to travel to Europe this fall. But it will not be. I have to resign myself
On my part, I would like to make your acquaintance. One of my very first calls, when I am in Paris, will be to you
and to Madame! And Ill offer you my head and you will do what you please with it
In French with translation.
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| British pioneer, aviator and engineer who flew across the English Channel in 1910. He founded the Sopwith Aviation Company where he designed and built several famous planes used during World War I including the Sopwith Pup and the much esteemed Sopwith Camel fighter plane (Snoopys favorite). A commemorative airmail envelope celebrating the Wright Brothers and the Dayton Air Fair, postmarked July 19, 1980. The postmark incorporates a picture of the Wright Brothers and their plane. Boldly signed Tom Sopwith, 1980 with picture of Sopwith.
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| Author of Baby and Child Care After the Bible, the best selling book of all time. His autobiography which documents his life as a physician and later an anti-war activist, has been signed by the famous pediatrician. In mint condition with original dust jacket.
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| Hungarian physicist who studied under Werner Heisenberg and Niels Bohr before coming to the U.S. 1935. He later joined the Manhattan project which built the first atomic bomb. Considered the father of the hydrogen bomb. An 8 x 10 color photo of Teller speaking with Ronald Reagan in the White House. They are seated, wearing business suits and ties in front of a fireplace. Teller has boldly signed the photo in the bottom margin.
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| Physicist, Father of the Hydrogen bomb, Manhattan Project. An 8x10, B&W photo has been signed by the famous atomic pioneer.
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| A pilots license signed by Orville Wright as Chairman of the National Aeronautics Association, Aug. 2, 1927. This is the license of Tobin Curtis who learned to fly at the U.S. Army Aviation School in 1917. The license is a wallet like document with Curtis picture in flying cap and goggles and his signature along with Orvilles. Included with this is Curtiss pilots logbook with entries from his first instruction, first solo flight, etc. with details on the type of planes used (Curtis A, B, C, & Martin). Curtis became a very talented pilot and these are entries showing him doing stunt work on many occasions. There is an entry where he gave Senator Williams a joy ride and in November of 1918 gave an exhibition for President Woodrow Wilson. He became a test pilot and performed acrobatic stunt flying on numerous occasions. Also included with this item are Lt. Curtis flying goggles that he wore. A magnificent ensemble from a talented young pilot. Obtained directly from the family of Curtis. Three items
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| A 4 ½ by 6 ½ inch black and white photo of the first flight, signed by Orville Wright. One of most famous images in the world pictures Orville laying in the Wright Flyer with Wilbur running along side. In the bottom margin is printed First Manned Flight, December 17, 1903, Kitty Hawk, N.C. Orville signed these photos as souvenirs. Wilbur spent his time in Europe and died very early at age 45. A superb signed photograph of one of the most famous events in modern history.
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| WRIGHT, ORVILLE A check drawn on the Winters National Bank of Dayton, Ohio payable to Herbert Wright for five hundred dollars has been signed by Orville on October 17, 1917. With portrait of Orville. |
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| First Pilot to break the speed of sound. An 8x10 black and white photo of Yeager standing in front of his F-20 Tiger Shark plane. In flight gear with helmet in hand. Signed Good Luck!, Chuck Yeager at the upper right. |
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| First to break the sound barrier, flew P-51s for the Army Air Force achieving 10 kills including 5 in one day. His book Yeager, An Autobiography, First Edition has been signed and inscribed by the famous pilot. Also signed by C.E. Bud Anderson, a P-51 pilot with 16 kills and Tony Levier a P-38 pilot. Fine condition. 1985
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