Three items signed by a diverse trio of aerospace pioneers:
Hermann Oberth
Color glossy 4 x 5.75 postcard photo of the pioneering rocket engineer, signed in black felt tip, "H. Oberth." In fine condition.
Joe Kittinger
Color glossy 8 x 10 full-length photo of Col. Kittinger performing his record-breaking skydive from the Excelsior III, signed in black felt tip, "Joe W. Kittinger." In fine condition, with a crease near the right edge.
Eddie Rickenbacker
Boldly signed TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, December 20, 1971. Letter to Ted DuBay, in full: "Thanks for your Christmas Greetings, and I note your request. Frankly, I have never sent Christmas cards over the years, but have written a letter, so am enclosing one that I sent this year, which I trust will be just as satisfactory. Kind regards and my best wishes to you and yours for a Happy Holiday Season." In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA for Rickenbacker.
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