2010: THE YEAR WE MAKE CONTACT2010: THE YEAR WE MAKE CONTACT (MGM/UA, 1984). Original 40" x 60" movie poster, rolled. Few creases and fading.
HERE MEN FROM THE PLANET EARTHHERE MEN FROM THE PLANET EARTH FIRST SET FOOT UPON THE MOON JULY 1969, A.D., WE CAME IN PEACE FOR ALL MANKIND, REPLICA PLAQUE OF APOLLO 11 LUNAR LANDINGHere Men From the Planet Earth First Set Foot upon the Moon July 1969, A.D., We Came in Peace for All Mankind, Replica Plaque of Apollo 11 Lunar Landing,, Provenance: Property from the Estate of Elton Stepherson, Jr
GROUP OF EARLY CONTACT IROQUOISGROUP OF EARLY CONTACT IROQUOIS INDIAN ARTIFACTSGroup of early contact Iroquois Indian artifacts, to include a bone "September Morn" figure, 2 1/4" h.; single trade silver earring, brass trade buttons, etc.; together with three stone hand axes, longest - 5". Provenance - small artifacts: Mike Taylor, Blasdell New York, collection.
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Axes - as found. Others - as expected.
COLLECTION OF NASA FIRST DAY COVERS.COLLECTION OF NASA FIRST DAY COVERS. Mid 20th century. Featuring space travel first day covers over years. Varying wear.
Tony Fachet (American, 1945-1998)Tony Fachet (American, 1945-1998) Science Fiction Painting "Probe Ship", oil on canvas panel, signed Tony Fachet 95' , very good condition
25TH ANNIVERSARY FIRST DIRECT DISTANCE25TH ANNIVERSARY FIRST DIRECT DISTANCE CALL PHONE United States,20th CenturyBlocky metal face phone engraved in honor of the 25th anniversary of the first direct distance call from Englewood, New Jersey to Alameda, California in 1976.
APPROXIMATELY NINETY FIRST DAYAPPROXIMATELY NINETY FIRST DAY COVERS, COLLECTION RANGES FROM EARLY 1930S TO EARLY 1960S, COMPLETE SET OF 1934 "SEE AMERICA FIRST" C...Approximately ninety First Day Covers, collection ranges from early 1930s to early 1960s, complete set of 1934 "See America First" covers, almost complete 1940s "Famous American Series", complete set of fourty-five 1962 U.S.S. Naval Ship covers with Project Mercury stamp, wear consistent with age and use, none examined out of protectors.
Andrew Hare ''Contact'' Oil onAndrew Hare ''Contact'' Oil on Canvas 12''x12''
NASA VIKING I LANDER MARS MEMORABILIANASANASA VIKING I LANDER MARS MEMORABILIANASA VIKING I LANDER MARS MEMORABILIA: three photographs from the surface of Mars and a personal letter dated August 31, 1976 from the Viking Project Manager, James S. Martin Jr. The photographs include; Viking P-17164 (color) Sol 1, July 26, 1976, taken on July 21, on Kodak paper, with description attached verso, 7.25" x 8.25" (image); Viking P-17165 (color) Sol 4, July 26, 1976, taken on July 24, on Kodak paper, with description attached verso, 9.5" x 5" (image); Viking P-17045, Sol 0, July 20, 1976, first panoramic view by Viking I from the surface of Mars, description printed verso, 2-part image measures 7.5" x 9.5". The letter from James S. Martin, Jr. to Mr. T. Zangani writing about how they knew each other in the 1950s and to visit sometime at his Glendale, CA residence, and sent included photographs of the Viking Mission, signed in ink, on NASA letterhead, stamp date Aug 31 1976, includes original mailing envelope.
1 vol. Brerwood, Edw(ard). Enquiries1 vol. Brerwood, Edw(ard). Enquiries Touching the Diversity of Languages and Religions, Through The Chiefe Parts of The World. London: John Bill, 1622. Second edition. Sm. 4to, later 1/2 green calf & marbled bds.; scuffed, joints & extremities rubbed. Title page dust-soiled & darkened with sm. chip at top edge - no loss of ptg. Occasional marginal dampstaining & scattered light foxing, sm. perforation & dust-soiling to last leaf. Trimmed - no loss of ptg. One of the earliest books on etymology; includes references to America & is the earliest work to suggest the Asian origin of Native Americans. STC 3619; Sabin
Karl Bodmer
Travellers MeetingKarl Bodmer
Travellers Meeting with Minatarre Indians
lithograph
First British edition of the PresidentialFirst British edition of the Presidential notice of discoveries made by Lewis and Clark, first presented in 1806 to the Senate and House of Representatives. Titled “Travels in the Interior Parts of America, Communicating Discoveries Made in Exploring the Missouri, Red River and Washita, by Captains Lewis and Clark, Doctor Sibley, and Mr. Dunbar; With a Statistical Account of the Countries Adjacent.” Printed for Richard Phillips, London, 1807. Condition: rebound in brown leather with Florentine paper end pages and gilt lettering, minor toning to edges of pages. CT Transfer Fee $10
CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KINDCLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND (1977). Columbia. Original movie poster by Thought Factory. Few stains, small hole and tear at crease. 23"w. 35"h.
Group of Postal Commemorative SocietyGroup of Postal Commemorative Society first day and special covers with emphasis on exploration and technology including "One Hundredth Anniversary of the American Automobile", and "America's Conquest of Space"; etc.
MAURITS CORNELIS ESCHER, ENCOUNTERMauritsMAURITS CORNELIS ESCHER, ENCOUNTERMaurits Cornelis Escher (Dutch, 1898-1972)Encounter (Ontmoeting) (B. 331)lithograph in colors on wove papersigned and numbered 166/200; a later printing, published / printed in 1957, by ARTA, The Hagu
APOLLO 11, FIRST DAY COVERS COLLECTIONAAPOLLO 11, FIRST DAY COVERS COLLECTIONA collection of over 30 pieces of Apollo ephemera, each (save one) with the Apollo 11 first day cover stamp affixed, including postcards, photographs and booklets. Some wear at edges and minor foxing. shipping info This item will need to be shipped by a packing company of your choice. We maintain a list of reliable shippers, or you may choose your own.
MAIJA (COLORADO, 20/21ST CENTURY)MAIJA (COLORADO, 20/21ST CENTURY) FOUR OFFSET LITHOGRAPHSMAIJA (Colorado, 20/21st century) four offset lithographs: "Close Encounters," "Lost Lake," "Ancient Ways," and "Family Ties," each signed and numbered, editions 646/950, images measure from 22" x 25" to 22" x 28", unframed, in original folios.
LETTER OF INTRODUCTION SIGNED BYLETTER OF INTRODUCTION SIGNED BY MARGARET MEADOriginal typed and signed letter on The American Museum of Natural History stationary, dated Oct. 29, 1935.
A letter of introduction written by Margaret Mead to Rev. Father Kirschbaum (who was stationed at Marienberg, New Guinea), introducing Louis Pierre Ledoux as someone set to do fieldwork in the Sepik district , and thanking Fr. Kirschbaum for his kind advice to herself and husband Doctor Fortune (R.F. Fortune and Mead had undertaken fieldwork in the Sepik from 1931-1933).
Provenance: Louis Pierre Ledoux Collection
US ARMY AIR FORCE CONTACT PRINTERUS ARMY AIR FORCE CONTACT PRINTER US Army Air Force Contact Printer, Type A-10, by Agfa. Circa 1943. Untested.
2 CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD2 CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND 1977 POSTERS Two one sheet movie posters. A Columbia/EM presentation. A Philips production. A Steven Spielberg film. Starring Richard Dreyfuss, Teri Garr, and Melinda Dillon. #770181
2 CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD2 CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND 1977 POSTERS Two one sheet movie posters. A Columbia/EM presentation. A Philips production. A Steven Spielberg film. Starring Richard Dreyfuss, Teri Garr, and Melinda Dillon. #770181
THREE 1969 ‘MAN’S FIRST LANDINGTHREE 1969 ‘MAN’S FIRST LANDING ON THE MOON’ FIRST DAY ISSUESThree 1969 ‘Man's First Landing on the Moon' First Day Issues,
Wells, H. G. The First Men in theWells, H. G. The First Men in the Moon, First English Edition, 1901. 8vo., orig. dark blue cloth. Plates
UNITED STATES FIRST DAY COVERS.UNITED STATES FIRST DAY COVERS. Includes covers from 1950s through 1980's.
1ST ON THE MOON, SIGNED ARMSTRONG,1ST ON THE MOON, SIGNED ARMSTRONG, COLLINS, ALDRIN First on the Moon: A Voyage with Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, Edwin E. Aldrin Jr. Little, Brown and Company, 1970, stated 1st edition, inscribed to C. E. Bennett and signed by the three members of the Apollo 11 crew, dated 10 April 1970, in custom red leather binding, bound in at back is a letter on NASA stationary to Collins asking for him to autograph the book, 9.5"h x 6.25"w
1 vol. Conway, William Martin.1 vol. Conway, William Martin. The First Crossing of Spitsbergen. London: J.M. Dent, 1897. First edition. Lg. 8vo, orig. two-tone cloth, brown spine, green covers, gilt, gilt-lettered spines, t.e.g., other edges untrimmed; light to moderate edge wear, spine ends & joints occasionally frayed. With 8 color plates, numerous b/w photo plates, text illus., 2 fold. color maps. Occasional generally light foxing, moderate foxing & discoloration to free endpapers. Partly unopened. Sound copy. [Arctic Bibliography 3378] Unsold
RARE FREEDOM 7 MERCURY PROJECTRARE FREEDOM 7 MERCURY PROJECT EPHEMERA COLLECTION United States,1961Includes labeled photos from Freedom 7 featuring both Lieutenant Commander Forster and first man in space Alan Shepherd, a letter to Todd Forster from his father, a VHS containing clips of the capsule being carried to the ship by helicopter and of Alan Shepherd, Project Mercury recovery manual, and newspaper clippings from before and after launch. One image depicts the return capsule resting on a nest mattresses due to lack of planning, a safe spot had not been fully thought out so mattresses on board the ship were laid on deck for the capsule. These rare photos show a glimpse inside the canvas covering showing the layers of bunk mattresses.
CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KINDCLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND (R-1980). Columbia/EMI. Original 40" x 60" movie poster, rolled. Few tears to edges and slight fading.
GROUPING OF FIRST DAY COVERS. MidGROUPING OF FIRST DAY COVERS. Mid 20th century. Mosty NASA themed covers. Also includes Budapest Apollo 11 first day covers. Varying wear.
Egypt and the east MediterraneanEgypt and the east Mediterranean world, 2200-1900 B.C.: Studies in Egyptian foreign relations during the First Intermediate Period. By William A. Ward Beirut: American Univeristy of Beirut, 1971. First edition. 145 numbered pages. Hardbound in blue cloth with gold lettering on spine. DJ in wraps. With abbreviations indexes and 31 plates, this book sets out to re-examine previous evidence supporting the idea of an Asiatic invasion of Egypt at the end of the Old Kingdom, and the establishment of "Syrian" dynasties.
MARK SCHULER (B. 1951) "FIRST SPACEMARK SCHULER (B. 1951) "FIRST SPACE STATION CREW"Mark Schuler (American, B. 1951) "First Space Station Crew 1971" Signed lower right. Original Watercolor painting on Illustration Board.
Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation.
This painting was originally published on the Republic of the Marshall Islands 45c First Space Station Crew stamp issued November 24, 1989.
On 23 April 1971, the Soviets had placed Soyuz 10 into orbit. Following an early morning launch, Soyuz began its rendezvous maneuvers and docked with Salyut I on the afternoon of the 24th. The final docking took place in two stages. The automatic systems brought the manned craft within 180 meters of the target vehicle, and then spacecraft commander Vladimir Alexandrovish Shatalov took over. After ninety minutes, he guided the Soyuz to a successful docking. The two vehicles remained joined for five hours and thirty minutes while a series of experiments were conducted with the flight systems of both Soyuz and Salyut. Much to the surprise of most observers, there was no attempt to transfer either Alexei Stanislavovich Yeliseyev or Nikolai Nikolayevich Rukavishnikov into the space station. After separation from Salyut, the crew of Soyuz 10 conducted circular maneuvers around the station, taking photographs and transmitting live television pictures of it to the ground.
Image Size: 12 x 12 in.
Overall Size: 20 x 20 in.
Unframed.
(B12219)
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SUSAN HALL (AMERICAN, B. 1943),SUSAN HALL (AMERICAN, B. 1943), TWO 20TH C. LITHOGRAPHS, INCLUDING: "GREETINGS FROM AFAR", 1980, DEPICTS FOUR SCENES IN THEIR OWN CE...Susan Hall (American, b. 1943), two 20th C. lithographs, including: "Greetings from Afar", 1980, depicts four scenes in their own cells, living room floating above a city, building at night with lights shining through windows, a goblet and photograph, and planet earth above a cityscape, ed 53/100, signed and dated LR; and "Page from the Diaries", 1980, depicts four scenes in their own cells, man and woman embracing on a shore, an architectural setting with greenery, butler carrying wine and glass knocks at door, and figure riding a horse, ed 53/100, signed and dated LR, both sheets: 40 1/2" h. x 28" w., both with condition consistent with age including light toning and wear. [Sold to further the mission of the Hartford Art School.]
PRE-CONTACT THULE PUNUK BONE ORPRE-CONTACT THULE PUNUK BONE OR ANTLER HARPOON TIPNative American, North America, Pacific Northwest Coast, Alaska, Pre-Contact Thule, Punuk stage, ca. 800 to 1400 CE. A hand carved marine animal bone or caribou antler harpoon head of an elongated triangular form with one projecting spur above a recessed hafting slot and a symmetrical barbed blade head. A central drilled hole for fastening to a cord is set into the center of the neck, and lashing holes are pierced just above the hafting slot. Secured to the end of a stable pole, this harpoon head would have been an invaluable hunting tool for catching marine animals. According to the University of Alaska Museum of the North (UAMN) article "Arctic Archaeology and the Importance of Harpoon Heads" by Michael Lorain, this is likely a Punuk Type 4 harpoon head. Size: 4.125" L x 0.8" W (10.5 cm x 2 cm)
Provenance: private Covington, Louisiana, USA collection
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#169882
Condition:
Old chip to one barb, and old loss to recessed hafting slot and spur area. Surface nicks and abrasions to blade tip. Dark and heavy patina throughout.
34PC 1984 FTCC MARVEL FIRST ISSUE34PC 1984 FTCC MARVEL FIRST ISSUE COVER CARDS United States,1984Group includes thrity-four 1984 FTCC Marvel Superheroes First Issue Covers trading card packs, all factory sealed, some packs with slight curvature, original display box with light to moderate wear, displays well, please refer to photographs.
INVADER, ALERT 2020 (BLACK ANDINVADER, ALERT 2020 (BLACK AND PLUM)Invader (France, 1969)Alert 2020 (black and grey)screenprint in colors on wove paper with full marginsnumbered, signed, and dated 59 /60 Invader 20 ; published by MGLC Ljubljana, Slovenia with their
NASA APOLLO 11 STERLING TROPHYNASA APOLLO 11 STERLING TROPHY "MAN ON THE MOON"inscribed "HERE MEN FROM THE PLANET EARTH FIRST SET FOOT UPON THE MOON JULY 1969, A.D. WE CAME IN PEACE FOR ALL MANKIND" Astronauts Neil A. Armstrong, Michael Collins, Edwin E. Aldrin, Jr and The President of the United States Richard Nixon Provenance: The Estate of Thomas Otten Paine 14 inches wide; 7 1/2 inches high Condition: