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Alberto Santos Dumont (Palmira, 20 July 1873 — Guarujá, 23 July 1932) was a Brazilian aeronaut, sportsman, inventor, and one of the very few people to have contributed significantly to the early development of both lighter-than-air and heavier-than-air aircraft. The heir of a wealthy family of coffee producers, Santos-Dumont dedicated himself to aeronautical study and experimentation in Paris, where he spent most of his adult life. He designed, built, and flew the first gasoline-powered dirigible balloons and won the Deutsch Prize in 1901, when he flew around the Eiffel Tower in his airship No. 6, becoming one of the most famous people in the world in the early 20th century.
Below is a recent realized price for an Alberto Santos-Dumont autograph. We at Nate D. Sanders Auctions can obtain up to these amounts or more for you:
Alberto Santos-Dumont Autograph. Sold for nearly $1,000.
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Scarce copy of ”20 Hrs. 40 Mins.”, one of only 150 signed by Amelia Earhart in the limited edition. New York: G.P. Putnam’s Sons, 1928. Signed by Earthart on the limitation page, ”Amelia M. Earhart”, where the copy is designated as #67 in the limited edition of 150. Volume is full of photographs documenting Earhart’s groundbreaking transatlantic flight in 1928, and contains one of the U.S. flags carried aboard her aircraft ”Friendship”, affixed to the front pastedown. Flag is described on the limitation page as ”one of the small silk flags which Miss Earhart carried in the ‘Friendship’ from Boston to Wales”. Copy also has excellent association, previously belonging to the pilot Janet Dietrich (with two of her business cards included), one of the women of Mercury 13, a privately funded program that trained 13 women according to the same physiological screening standards as the Mercury 7 astronauts. Book is bound in publishers maroon and gilt boards, with deckled edges. Runs 374pp. and measures 6.5” x 10”; flag measures 3” x 2.25”. Light shelf wear, otherwise an exceptional near fine copy. Sold for $10,938.
The celebrated Mercury Seven astronauts autographs on a semi-matte photograph of themselves posing in front of their aircraft. Scott Carpenter, Gordon Cooper, Virgil Gus Grissom, John Glenn, Wally Schirra, Alan Shepard and Deke Slayton all sign as the first Americans in space. An inscription by an unknown hand dedicates the picture ”To Clark Boswell / with Best wishes”. Measures 10” x 8”. Cooper’s signature is faded; sunning and a minor crease. Very good condition. Sold for $4,468.
Mercury Seven astronauts autographs on a photo originally owned from Gus Grissom, obtained directly from his son. NASA’s original 7-member crew poses here with a Mercury Atlas model at the Langley Research Center for a photo shoot in 1959. Each of the distinguished group members sign the lower margin in blue and black ink: “Alan B Shepard Jr.”, Walter M. Schirra Jr.”, “John H. Glenn, Jr.”, “Virgil I. Grissom”, “M. Scott Carpenter”, “Donald K. Slayton” and “Leroy G. Cooper, Jr”. 10″ x 8″ photo has a matte finish. Top right corner is slightly bent, else fine condition. With a COA from Mark Grissom. Sold for $4,153.
Amelia Earhart 8″ x 10″ Signed Photo
”Amelia Earhart” signed photo of herself, striking a statuesque pose before an airplane. The record-breaking aviator dons pilot coveralls and signs in bold black ink. Glossy photo measures 8” x 10”. Some creasing and pinholes to corners with a chipped lower right corner. Adhesive and paper residue to verso. Very good condition with a perfect Amelia Earhart autograph. Sold for $3,355.
Charles Lindbergh Signed First Edition of “We”
Charles Lindbergh signed first edition of “We”. New York: G.P. Putnam’s Sons, 1927 first edition, 19th impression. Signed by Lindbergh on the frontispiece beneath his photo, “Charles A. Lindbergh”. Bound in blue boards with gilt accents and illustrated endpapers, volume runs 318pp. Measures 5.75″ x 8.25″. Separation starting at front hinge, otherwise very good condition. Sold for $2,400.
Guestbook from the National Aeronautic Association’s 1930 conference signed by 27 aviation pioneers. The NAA was founded in 1905 and remains an active organization, keeping aeronautical records and supporting air sports. Signatures comprise: Amelia Earhart, woman stunt pilot Elinor Smith, Admiral Wiliam Harrison Standley, airship commander Hugo Eckener, admiral John Henry Towers, explorer Hiram Bingham III, William P. MacCracken Jr., Jerome Clarke Hunsaker, Noble Johnson, travel lecturer Burton Holmes, Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd, C de F Chandler, U.S. Navy aviation advocate William A. Moffett, J.H. Doolittle, R.W. ”Shorty” Schroeder, Congressman Clarence Lea, George W. Lewis, who served as Director of Aeronautical Research at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics, Luke Christopher, Geoffrey L. Cabot and B.D. Foulois, who flew with the Wright Brothers. Signatures appear on the first three sheets (including front free endpaper) of a handsome brown leather bound book with allover gilt design and plain leaves. Measures 9” x 11.75”. Leather loss to board corners and warping to front board. Very good overall with immaculate interior. Sold for $1,875.
Amelia Earhart signed photo, along with her flight team Wilmer Stultz & Louis Gordon, after being the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean. After landing in Southhampton, England on 20 June 1928, this photo was taken on the docks showing Earhart receiving a heroine’s welcome. Sepia toned glossy photo shows Earhart, in full flight gear, standing with Stultz & Gordon. Along with the three signatures, photo includes inscription in what appears to be Earhart’s hand, reading ”Best of luck to Louis Crossette”. Framed to an overall size of 11.25” x 9”. Photo is loosely stuck to frame backing, resulting in a tear along the left edge, and a small chip along Earhart’s lower leg, not affecting image or signatures. Very good condition. Sold for $1,562.
Charles Lindbergh Signed Photo Measuring 10.625″ x 13.5
Charles Lindbergh signed photo, rare in such a large format measuring 10.625″ x 13.5″. Signed “C.A. Lindbergh” in black fountain pen by the aviation pioneer on the photographic border. Matte-finish photo is lightly toned with a few small nicks to margins. Overall in very good condition. Sold for $1,400.
Amelia Earhart Signed ”20 Hrs. 40 Min.”
Amelia Earhart signed book, ”20 Hrs. 40 Min. – Our Flight in the Friendship”, second edition published by G. P. Putnam’s Sons: New York: 1928. Verso of the frontispiece photo is signed, ”Amelia M Earhart” by the great aviatrix in black ink. Generously photo-illustrated volume runs 314pp. Bound in maroon cloth boards with gilt lettering. Measures 5.5” x 8.25”. Wear to boards and toning to leaves. Signature page has foxing and discreet red stains at top and bottom. Very good condition. Sold for $938.
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FREE APPRAISAL. To buy, auction, sell or consign your Alberto Santos-Dumont autograph that is for sale, please email your description and photos to [email protected] of Nate D. Sanders Auctions (http://www.NateDSanders.com).