Gerhard barkhorn autograph famous celebrity autographs. Click on the links below to see autographs and in some cases photos of each illustrator, author, or connection. An autographed pete townshend guitar or microphone is just what you need to complete your memorabilia collection. Rare tolkien items are also available, including books and letters signed by tolkien, proof copies and books from tolkiens personal library. Even though theres no exact protocol for signing books, you want your. Rock hudson early publicity photo signed autograph. Autograph books and diaries offer an insight into life stories and the vernacular used of the day. Original handwritten three page letter by roethke on his mothers printed letterhead. Founded in 1972, rbs moved to its present home at the. Barkhorn has signed this cover with a much more uncommon full gerd. Ballantines illustrated history of world war ii, weapons book no. We dont know when or if this item will be back in stock. Major gerhard barkhorn autographed by gerd barkhorn 35% off. Because i want my readers to feel good about themselves.
Books are usually closed quickly after signing, and im a lefty, to boot. Gerd barkhorn could really enjoy it if someone else was successful. These 6 x 3 58 casebound autograph books are made in italy, and covered with subtlytextured faux leather. Barkhorn was the second most successful fighter ace of all time after fellow luftwaffe pilot erich bubi hartmann. Barkhorn, gerhard gerd, born on 20031919 in konigsberg. As a modeller and someone who has some interest in the fighter pilots of the german luftwaffe of wwii, a historical figure such as gerhard barkhorn i would have thought is well known. Now, when im signing as many as 40 books, i need to be more efficient.
Gerhard barkhorn autographed photograph details authentic autographed 3x4. In addition, a penmanship book, scrapbook on aviation, and accounting journals dating from from 1890 to 1950 have historical value. Landscape autograph books with italian faux leather covers. Traditionally they were exchanged among friends, colleagues, and classmates to fill with poems, drawings, personal messages, small pieces of verse, and other mementos. Do you mean autograph book as in blank ones or autographed book. Their modern derivations include yearbooks, friendship books, and guest books.
Group of antique autograph books, photographs, and diaries. Accompanied as well by an autograph letter signed by frost to murphy, inviting him to send his copy of this book to frost for him to sign. Rare autograph letter signed, one full page, feb 23, 1982. Available in black, burgundy, navy, green and periwinkle. As an author, autographing your books is a valuable part of building customer relations. But we always try to have signed books by buzz aldrin, jim lovell etc in stock plus a varied selection of others which come along from time to time. More than an autograph paperback march 3, 2016 by brian j. Pulitzer prizewinning american poet edwin robinson was the most highly regarded and widely read poet of. Gerhard barkhorn was the second best nazi luftwaffe ace with 301 victories. A group of antique autograph books, photographs, and diaries. We have been in business since 1976 and members of the abaa since 1978. They were popular among university students from the 15th century until the mid. Margin of safety seth klarmans book, which is one of the most stolen books from libraries. Nursing sister emily hays boer war autograph book 1900.
He played the character in the 15episode serial film superman in 1948 and its sequel atom man vs. One of 250 signed, numbered copies of steadmans image of a deceptively pensivelooking thompson sweating next to a table full of empty beer cans thinking, if that twisted meat artist draws one line out of place ill beat his kidneys into his shoes with a jackhammer. A gerhard barkhorn autograph reproduction would be appropriate for a history album. Gerhard gerd barkhorn 20 march 1919 8 january 1983 was the second most successful fighter ace of all time after fellow luftwaffe pilot erich hartmann. Other than hartmann, barkhorn is the only fighter ace to ever exceed 300 claimed victories.
In the foreword author bernd barbas recalls the origins of the book, which had its beginnings back in october 1982 after a meeting with barkhorn himself. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Born in the weimar republic in 1919, barkhorn joined the luftwaffe in 1937 and completed his training in 1939. Used copies of the book cost several hundred dollars. The rise and fall of the autograph book hudson valley one. It has 50 pastel coloured sheets and is glue bound together with a hardboard cover. This is an area of collecting that interests not just the autograph collector, but the book collector and the avid rea.
An extraordinary collection of 305 autographs gathered by greg dortch, who met or wrote to nearly all of these pilots, crewmen and other german notables. Strong emphasis upon signed and inscribed books, association copies, and original manuscripts unique items which often shed new light on an authors relationships and role in history. Autograph letter signed robert frost bauman rare books. Charles dickens, j k rowling, enid blyton, h g wells, rudyard kipling and george bernard shaw, all names that have graced these pages. First, it saves me lots of time by not having to open the book. Tall and handsome, he was discovered and molded into a virile, squarejawed movie star, appearing as rock hudson in films such as the western gun fury 1953, with. Autographs the cover art of childrens series books. Also check in target and walmarts stationery or school supplies sections. Tls on headquarters allied air forces, baltic approaches letterhead complying with an autograph request in 1969. Signed trade editions are copies of the regular trade first edition signed by the author, with or without an. Meanwhile hartmann shot down three p39s that day, bringing his score to 231. Barkhorn flew his first combat missions in may 1940, during the battle of france and. Ninety white pages, with a unique motif which echoes the blinddebossed cover design. In 1970, when i was 15, my friends and i all had autograph books, small volumes of pastel blue, green, yellow, and pink pages.
Alyn 19101999 was the first actor to portray superman on film. I did a lot of research online and came up with a few optionsmostly gel pens. Our hardback autograph books are great for school leavers, offering a perfect alternative to shirt signing. Lieutenantgeneral gerhard gerd barkhorn 20 march 1919 8 january 1983 was the second most. Gerhard barkhorn leadinger german wwii ace autograph.
Barkhorn, gerhard 19191983 second highest scoring fighter pilot in the luftwaffe and of all time. An autograph book is a book for collecting the autographs of others. When you autograph a book, what does your message say. Buying and selling rare, historical, and quality autographs, manuscripts, signed books, letters, signatures, signed photos, and documents signed by authors, vintage hollywood actors, judaica, presidents, pulitzer prize winners, nobel laureates, founding fathers, astronauts, generals, civil war leaders, supreme court justices, signers of the declaration of independence, artists, literary. The perfect way to store memorable names, autographs and signatures. Arranged alphabetically with a final bookplate with 10 signatures. Please remember that most of these books will be pre owned, altho. Rock hudson grew up as roy fitzgerald, the name he took after he was adopted by his stepfather. Suite 206, winchester, va 22601 usa phone 540 6650855. The lives of the autograph collectors is the latest of an ongoing series of rotunda exhibitions with uva student curators sponsored by rare book school rbs, an independent nonprofit educational institute supporting the study of the history of books and printing and related subjects. Well help you to work out whether its worth paying extra for a highend version or whether youre getting just as. This item is a 8 x 10,black and white early publicity photo of actor rock hudson. Recently, i stopped into a chaptersindigo store in toronto, and offered to sign my books. Lot of 305 autographs from german fighter aces, bomber.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Extremely rare autograph from the first superman on film. Margin of safety is a rare insight into the investment philosophy of seth klarman, who tends to shy away from publicity. Weve discussed limited editions elsewhere on the site. Readers appreciate the personal connection with favorite fiction and nonfiction writers. The last word in the finest of autograph books collected from leading actors in the midst of the greatest war of the era. Authors autographs in a book may be considered in various categories, including signed limited editions, signed trade editions, and association copies. Authors signing books for younger kids might also have to deal with tiny fingers immediately testing the signature. Autographs this page contains autographs that i have collected over the years from various illustrators, authors, and others connected to these series books. If youre still in two minds about autograph books and are thinking about choosing a similar product, aliexpress is a great place to compare prices and sellers. Another famous ace was hansulrich rudel barkhorn joined goerings see did you know luftwaffe in.
Authentic vintage postal cover hand signed by wwii luftwaffe ace, gerhard barkhorn 20 march 1919 8 january 1983, a german wwii ace who is credited with the 2nd most victories of any ace in history scoring an astounding 301 victories. Our economically priced autograph books feature your school name andor graduation year embossed on a leatherette cover in gold or silver foil, colored pages, activity pages, and a photograph section. The esposti autograph book is perfect for the fame spotters out there. With 80 multicoloured pages in your choice of silver or gold edging, these autograph books are available in all ten pirongs colours and can be blocked with your school name or logo to create a fantastic, costeffective souvenir for your departing pupils. That august, with barkhorn still out of action, he downed another pair of p39s to make it 273. Abebooks uniqueness is our network of independent booksellers who work with us to provide the most diverse selection of. Aces stephen koschal, autograph authenticator, quality historical. In the beginning, when i had only few books to sign, i welcomed a timeconsuming process. If blank autograph books, check in barnes and noble or borders stationery section. Barkhorn has signed this cover with a much more uncommon full gerd barkhorn signature as he more. Barkhorn joined the luftwaffe in 1937 and completed his training in 1939. Published by luftfahrtverlag start the same people who do the excellent luftwaffe im focus series it appears in the same dual germanenglish format. Major gerhard barkhorn autographed by gerd barkhorn 35. A signed pete townshend guitar is a rare and unique collectible that will look unbelievable displayed in any home, office or music studio.
Only battle wounds kept gerhard barkhorn, with 301 victories historys. Second, and more important, the main purpose of getting. The autograph letter signed by frost is undated, but the postmark of february 14 on the envelope and the post office stamp of miami, fl, indicate that this letter was written while frost was in coconut grove, a neighborhood of miami other correspondence with murphy. Pete townshend wouldnt be himself without a guitar.