Astronaut Gene Cernan (American, 1934-2017) signed NASA photo from the Apollo 17 Lunar Landing in 1972, showing ALSEP equipment placed on the surface of the moon. The photograph is mounted to a white mat autographed by Cernan, the 11th and most recent person to have walked on the moon, and bears his personal inscription to Jesse Stallings […]
Lot 489: Norman Rockwell Signed John F. Kennedy Portrait, 1976
Norman Perceval Rockwell (New York/Massachusetts, 1894-1978) offset lithograph in colors that depicts a bust-length portrait of President Kennedy, with Rockwell’s name in block letters in the plate, lower right. On wove paper with deckled lower edge and publisher’s information printed in lower margin. Pencil signed and numbered 261/2500, lower margin. With blue, leather-grained American Heritage Graphics […]
Lot 488: 6 Historical Photos incl. FDR and JFK
Grouping of 6 historical photographs including 1 unframed image of President Harry Truman and then Congressman John F. Kennedy, 11 in. x 14 in., with backstamp for the Brearley Collection of Rare Negatives, Boston, plus 1 identical photo, framed to 19 in. x 21 in.; 1 photo from Herbert Hoover’s 1928 presidential campaign taken at Boston Commons, framed […]
Lot 487: Signed Photo of 3 Presidents: Nixon, Ford, Carter
Photograph autographed by U.S. Presidents Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter. The candid photograph was taken at or just before the memorial service for Hubert Humphrey in 1978 and features the only three living presidents at that time, standing in dark suits and conversing before a fireplace. The corresponding presidential signatures on the mat include personalized inscriptions to Martha Stallings Lagerquist of […]
Lot 486: Archive of James Senter of Nashville, WWI and Masonic related
Archive of material related to James Allen Senter (1890-1969) of Nashville, who served as an Army Field Clerk in WWI and worked for the NC & St.L railroad for more than 40 years. He was a past master and a Scottish Rite Mason for over 50 years. This collection features Masonic and military memorabilia such as a […]
Lot 485: Three Japanese Swords
Three Japanese swords or Katanas, with late Edo period fittings. 1st Item: Katana with simulated silk over rayskin handle, tsuba engraved and inlaid with yellow metal, loosely translated “Zodiac Year of the Monkey, Autumn, 8th Month”. Kanji on one side; Illegible signature. Blade 33 1/2 in L.; Overall w/ scabbard 37 in. 2nd Item: Katana […]
Lot 484: Japanese Navy Commissioned Officers’ Parade Sabre, Model 1883
Japanese regulation pattern Model 1883 Commissioned officers’ naval parade sword in scabbard. Styled after the full-sized Naval Officers’ kyu-gunto sword, these were required for dress parade use. Although production halted in the late 1930’s, naval officers continued to carry these until the end of WWII. Stamped markings are of the Toyokawa Naval Arsenal and the Suya […]
Lot 483: WWII Colt Commando Revolver .38 Special
World War II Colt Commando six shot double action revolver in .38 special. 4 in. barrel stamped COLT COMMANDO / .38 SPECIAL along left side, and 2 line Colt address on top. Serial number 18971 inside frame and on cylinder crane, manufactured 1942-1943. US Government inspectors’ “Flaming Bomb” stamp on the top left rear of the frame, “VP” proof inside […]
Lot 482: WWII M1 Carbine, National Postal Meter, 1943
US M1 Carbine manufactured by National Postal Meter, Serial 1952188, dating to September – November, 1943. .30 caliber, flat bolt style. Stock stamped with S. A. / S.H.M. (Springfield Armory / Steven H. McGregor) rebuild cartouche, along with crossed cannons mark. 18″ barrel marked “Underwood” with flaming bomb and date “11-43” (NPS did not make their own […]
Lot 481: 1915 Luger Artillery Pistol
German DWM Model 1914 Artillery Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol with holster. 9mm caliber, Serial no. 2929, all parts with matching “29”, including walnut grips. Breech marked “1915”, Imperial Proofs along right side. 8-inch barrel with dovetailed adjustable front sight and adjustable rear sight. Thumb safety marked “Gesichert”. Blued finish, straw-finished trigger and safety. Wood knob magazine numbered 2929. Includes loading tool […]
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