SPACE EXPLORATION April 23, 2015 | www.RRAuction.com | Boston, Massachusetts
the man, the collection, the legacy RR Auction is proud to present the internationally renowned collection of Leon Ford, space enthusiast, dedicated collector, and beloved friend and philanthropist.
the man
A pioneer of space collecting and a passionate philanthropist, Leon shared strong friendships with his fellow enthusiasts—astronauts and collectors alike. Giving back to the field that meant so much to him, he generously donated his time, money, and knowledge to the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation, nurturing the next generation of space enthusiasts.
the collection
Friends with many of NASA’s legendary astronauts, Leon had rare access to their personal collections, enabling him to build one of the most comprehensive and impressive collections the industry has ever seen—astronaut-certified, never offered to the public, expertly researched and curated. All missions, all crews, all formats: Leon wouldn’t rest until each of his sets was complete.
the legacy
Two things define Leon Ford’s legacy: his impeccable collection and his unending generosity. We are honored to keep his legacy alive by finding new homes for his treasured pieces, and further honored to continue his legacy of charity with our own donations to the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation.
The Leon Ford NASA collection sale will take place live on June 25, 2015.
SPACE ExPLORATION April 16 - 23
An initial bid must be placed on lots by 6pm Thursday, April 16. A one hour extended bidding period begins followed immediately by the 30 Minute Rule at 7pm. All times in RR Auction guidelines and instructions are stated according to the Eastern (U.S.) time zone.
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Featuring a portion of the Leon Ford Collection Our April 2015 Space Auction contains a selection of items from the internationally renowned collection of Leon Ford.
Auction Consultants STEVE ZARELLI
Steve has been collecting and closely studying space and aviation autographs for over 15 years. He has been at the forefront of identifying deceptive forgeries and his findings have been published in the definitive space collecting reference, Relics of the Space Race, as well as the UACC’s Pen & Quill magazine. Steve was also a contributor to the UACC signature study, Neil Armstrong: The Quest for His Autograph.
SCOTT SCHNEEWEIS
Scott, currently employed in the Department of Defense federal service, recently retired from active duty as a US Navy Lieutenant Commander, culminating a 30-year military career. A collector himself, his passion lies in the preservation of America’s early space heritage. His specialities are: spacecraft flight vehicle components, subsystems (both prototype and production representative flight hardware), launch system flight hardware, rocket propulsion systems, models, and documentation from the US Space Program.
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Contents Path to Space....................................................... 4
Apollo 12..............................................................82
Cosmonauts..........................................................6
Apollo 13 .............................................................89
Project Mercury...................................................13
Apollo 14..............................................................97
Project Gemini ....................................................25
Apollo 15............................................................107
Project Apollo.......................................................32
Apollo 16........................................................... 120
Apollo 1................................................................48
Apollo 17........................................................... 123
Apollo 7................................................................50
Skylab .............................................................. 130
Apollo 8................................................................53
Apollo-Soyuz..................................................... 136
Apollo 9................................................................55
Space Shuttle.................................................. 138
Apollo 10..............................................................65
Space Art ..........................................................147
Apollo 11..............................................................67
Terms & Conditions ......................................... 149
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PATH TO SPACE
“True pioneering spirit knows no bounds” 1. Wernher von Braun Signed Photograph. Handsome 8 x 10 half-length portrait of Wernher von Braun, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip, “True pioneering spirit knows no bounds. It made Texas one of the greatest states in the Union. It is extending our exploration out into our universe, Wernher von Braun.” In fine condition, with a small bit of emulsion loss to upper edge, a few small bends from mailing, and trivial brushing to the ink above the signature. A wonderful and profound inscription from one of the father’s of rocket science. The Leon Ford Collection. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
Requesting an “‘Apollo and Apollo Applications’ Staff Study” 2. Wernher von Braun Autograph Letter Signed. ALS, one page, lightly-lined, 8 x 10.5, no date but circa 1970. Letter to his secretary. In full: “Please get me ‘Apollo and Apollo Applications’ Staff Study for the Subcommittee on NASA Oversight of the Committee on Science & Astronautics, U. S. House of Representatives, 90th Congress, Second Session…1968.” In fine condition, with a paperclip impression to the upper left. A desirable letter mentioning Apollo crisply penned by the important rocket scientist. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
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Glasses a necessity for von Braun to exercise “the privileges of his airman certificate” 3. Wernher von Braun Signed Medical Card. DS, one page, 3.5 x 5.25, June 17, 1973. A Federal Aviation Administration ‘Medical Certificate I Class’ filled out in type with von Braun’s personal information and a note from his doctor: “Holder shall possess correcting glasses for near vision while exercising the privileges of his airman certificate.” Signed at the conclusion in ballpoint by the doctor and by von Braun. In fine condition, with central horizontal creases. As he neared the end of his life, it was necessary for von Braun to wear corrective lenses in order to fly his plane as a private citizen. An interesting personal document closely associated with von Braun’s passion for flight. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
4. American Rocket Society Signed Program. Program
for the 10th Annual Honors Dinner Meeting of the Alabama Section of the American Rocket Society, held at Fort Raymond W. Jones Armory on October 19, 1961, 5.25 x 8.25, 27 pages, signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint by eighteen of the attendees, including Wernher von Braun and Hermann Oberth. In very good condition, with scattered soiling. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
5. Mrs. Robert Goddard Mini Book Inscribed to von Braun. Signed miniature book: Robert Hutchings Goddard: Father of the Space Age. Limited edition, numbered 1408/1926. Worcester, MA: Achille J. St. Onge, 1966. Hardcover, 2 x 3, 85 pages. Signed and inscribed on the half-title page in fountain pen, “For Dr. Wernher von Braun, with admiration and respect, and all good wishes—Mrs. Robert H. Goddard.” In fine condition. A unique and excellent association between two rocketry pioneers. Starting Bid $200
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COSMONAUTS The first six cosmonauts
6. Cosmonauts Kniga Cover Set. Six KNIGA covers, all with cachets commemorating Russian space achievements, issued and canceled to mark one of the first six Russian manned space missions. Each signed in ink by one of the first six cosmonauts, including: Yuri Gagarin, German Titov, Andriyan Nikolayev, Pavel Popovich, Valery Bykovsky, and Valentina Tereshkova. In fine condition. Accompanied by documentation and a postcard (all in German) from the famed Apollo 15 cover dealer Hermann Sieger. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
7. Yuri Gagarin Signed Invitation. Partly-printed untranslated invitation in Cyrillic on an off-white 7.25 x 5 card embossed with a detailed hammer and sickle Soviet crest, November 7, 1965, signed at the top in ink by Yuri Gagarin and Pavel Popovich. In very good condition, with moderate scattered creases and several stains. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
8. Yuri Gagarin Diploma and Lithograph. Two items: a Federa-
tion of Cosmonauts of the USSR diploma certificate, printed inside a 8.75 x 12.25 folder featuring an image of Gagarin on the left side and the certificate on the right, awarded in 1984 for participation in carrying out space research programs in the USSR. The diploma is housed in a brown presentation folder. Second is a color 19 x 26 poster print of Yuri Gagarin wearing his many awards, signed and inscribed in the lower border in red ballpoint by his mother, Anna Timofeyevna Gagarina, and dated 1977. In overall very good to fine condition, with scattered bends, creases, small stains, and edge wear to the print. Starting Bid $200
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Survival kit for a cosmonaut crash in the Siberian wilderness 9. Cosmonaut Pilot Survival Kit. An in-
teresting cosmonaut pilot survival kit contained within an olive drab canvas bag, stamped on the front with part numbers, “HA3-7, 9104917.” The main kit is inside a removable interior pouch that has the same part numbers stamped on the front, with several survival materials held within the form-fitting foam case by thick gray elastic bands. Items in this kit include: a looped razorwire saw, a compass, fishing equipment, a medical kit, boxes for flares and bullets (empty), flashlight, matches, signal mirror, a plastic box for crackers or other food, and other items. Other items in the large canvas bag include a pair of short folding metal skis and water purification supplies. A booklet inside the kit is dated 1989. Some items originally held within the case may no longer be present. In overall very good to fine condition. These survival kits were designed so that Soviet pilots would have the supplies necessary for survival in case of a crash landing. As bullets would have been included in this kit, the pilot would also have carried a gun—possibly the intriguing TP-82, a combination shotgun-machete designed for hunting, firing distress beacons, protection from the wolves and bears of Siberia and, potentially, as a defensive weapon against hostile foreign nationals. An unusual and fascinating discussion piece. Starting Bid $200
10. Russian Space Medals. Collection of
thirteen Soviet space medals, primarily from the 1980s, including nine accompanied by their original award citation certificates: a 1982 ‘25 Years of Space Era’ medal for direct involvement in space research programs; a 1984 ‘50 Years to Yuri Gagarin’ medal for contributions in preparing and carrying out piloted space flights; a 1984 memorial medal of the Flight Control Center of Yuri Gagarin; a 1986 ‘Jubilee Medal of Yuri Gagarin’ for participation in the management of software of piloted spaceflights; a 1987 ‘25 Year to the Flight of Man to Space’ medal; a 1987 ‘80 Years to Sergey Korolev’ medal for participation in conquering space; a 1987 ‘30 Years of Space Era’ medal for direct involvement in space research programs; a 1987 ‘Medal of Chelomey’ for participation in conquering space; and a 1990 ‘Medal of Tsiolkovski’ for participation in conquering space. Also includes four additional medals without corresponding certificates, and five certificates without corresponding medals. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200
12. Russian Space Pins. A collection of ap-
proximately 350 Soviet commemorative space pins and buttons, various shapes and sizes, commemorating different cosmonauts, missions, or achievements. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200
13. Russian Space Dog Flown Coins. Three alumi-
num commemorative coins, all approximately 1.25˝ in diameter, issued between 2005 and 2007, each honoring a different unmanned Sputnik mission and its canine passenger. Coins are from Sputnik 2 (Laika), Sputnik 5 (Belka and Strelka), and Sputnik 9 (Chernushka). All three were issued by the Samara Industrial Complex, makers of the Soyuz spacecraft, and are made from metal that was flown in space. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200
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Impressive four-foot-tall Mars rocket 14. Soviet Mars Program Space Rocket Vulkan. A tall,
custom-made model of a Russian Vulkan rocket with eight boosters, measuring 51˝ tall, with a design based on the Energia booster and intended for flights to Mars. The model—made by Energia Corporation as an exclusive presentational piece—is presented on a square black base with a plaque reading: “Soviet Russian, Mars Program, Space Rocket Vulcan.” In fine condition. The Soviet government began research, experiments, and studies for such a rocket, which would provide 175 tons of lifting power, enough to build Mars bases or launch Mars missions without any kind of sub-orbital assembly required. Starting Bid $300
Serebrov’s well-crafted cosmonaut gloves 15. Aleksandr Serebrov’s Orlan Space Suit Gloves. Pair of matching cosmonaut gloves with an insulated nylon canvas outer surface and inner pressure glove with pebbled green rubber palm and fingertips, each measuring 14˝ long, both signed on the Velcroclose flap over the knuckles in black felt tip by Aleksandr Serebrov. In overall fine condition. Serebrov was a decorated Soviet cosmonaut who flew on four missions—Soyuz T-7, Soyuz T-8, Soyuz TM-8, and Soyuz TM-17—and at one time held the record for most spacewalks at ten. A desirable pairing of Russian space artifacts. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
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16. Cosmonaut Flown Film Canister. Large flown film canister used aboard the Russian space station MIR between 1988 and 1992 during several Soyuz missions, measuring 3.5˝ tall and 7˝ in diameter, bearing an affixed Cyrillic label on the cover identifying it with designations “42,” “6,” “840,” and “MKF-6MA.” The cover is held on by a black bolt in the center and contains the metal reel inside. Expected marks, dings, and scuffs from frequent use, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity in Cyrillic from the Main Headquarters of Geography and Cartography of the Ministry of the Soviet Union, Federal Scientific and Research Center ‘Nature,’ stating that this is a (translated): “light-protective film canister #42 from the set of photo equipment MKF-6MA, established aboard ‘MIR,’ was used many times from 1988 till 1992 for delivery and keeping photo films. Photo films were used for equipping 6th channel of multizonal photo camera MKF-6MA during space photo shootings in the interests of researching the Earth and surrounding Nature…on station ‘MIR’ by crews of cosmonauts of expeditions ‘Soyuz-9,’ ‘Soyuz-10,’ ‘Soyuz-11,’ ‘Soyuz-12.’” Starting Bid $200
17. Cosmonaut Flown Hasselblad Film Canister. Flown Hasselblad
film canister carried on the Salyut-4 spacecraft from December 26, 1974, to February 9, 1975, measuring 3.75 x 3.5 x 2, serial numbered “UH 257683.” In fine condition. This piece was part of the multizonal camera FMS by Georgi Grechko and Aleksei Gubarev to photograph the Earth, and returned from space onboard the Soyuz-17 spacecraft. Starting Bid $200
18. Collection of Four Cosmonaut Flown Film Canisters. Four flown film canisters carried on the Soyuz TM-3 mission, each measuring 2.75˝ long and 1˝ in diameter, all wrapped in tape with typed and handwritten identification notations in Cyrillic. Scattered dings and soiling from use, otherwise overall fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity in Cyrillic from the Federal Science Research and Production Center, stating that the canisters were used (translated): “For photo films ‘Rollfilm-120’ were equipped with the films ‘Izopanchrome-42lt,’ ‘UT-18 ORWO’ for using in photo apparatus ‘Hasselblad’ for shooting in space within the program ‘GF-Pattern’ and visual observations.” Starting Bid $200
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19. Collection of 15 Soviet Space Food Packages. Collection of
15 packages of Russian space food, with cuisine including: dinner bread, crackers, toffee, ginger cookies, caramel, marmalade, cookies, prunes, apple-cherry juice, ketchup, Earl Grey tea, green tea, coffee, strawberry tea, and oatmeal with wild berries. In overall fine condition. Male cosmonauts are recommended to consume 3200 calories per day, while recommended consumption for a female is 2800 calories. The specially prepared dried and vacuum-packed Russian foods have largely alleviated concerns of creating nutritious yet compact foods to be sent into space. The food resultant from the manufacturing process retains its natural characteristics including as proteins, fats, carbohydrates and vitamins. One of the main advantages of these Russian products for cosmonauts is the absence of any stabilizers or preservatives, using only natural ingredients. An interesting and unusual collection. Starting Bid $200
21. Alexei Leonov Signed Photograph.
Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Leonov during his historic first space walk, signed in silver ink, adding the flight mission and date, March 18, 1965, below his signature. In very fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
20. Soyuz TMA-5 Flown Flag. Flown American Confederate flag carried on the Soyuz TMA-5 mission, 6 x 4, signed on the left side in black felt tip by Flight Engineer Leroy Chiao and on the right side in extremely faded ink by Commander Salizhan Sharipov. The flag also bears two stamps at the top and bottom. Also includes a photo of the Confederate flags in space, signed in red felt tip by Sharipov, as well as a signed certificate of authenticity from Sharipov, in part: “The accompanying Confederate Flag did, indeed, fly with me on Soyuz TMA-5 to the International Space Station during Expedition Ten for over 192 days.” Aforementioned fading to Sharipov’s signature on the flag, otherwise fine condition. The Leon Ford Collection. Precertified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
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22. Valentina Tereshkova Signed Photograph. Color
satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Tereshkova in her white space suit, signed in black felt tip, “First woman in space... Vostok–6, 16.06—19.06, 1963.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
X-15 AND “X-PLANE” PROGRAM
24. Neil Armstrong Signed Photograph. Uncommon official NASA 10 x 8 semi-glossy photo of the X–15 rocket plane in mid-flight, signed in blue felt tip by Neil Armstrong. In fine condition. A desirable and uninscribed image of the North American X-15, a hypersonic aircraft that helped prepare Armstrong for missions beyond Earth’s atmosphere. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
Armstrong’s fourth X-15 flight
25. Neil Armstrong X-15 Signed Cover. Rare vintage commemorative cover with a stamped cachet honoring Neil Armstrong’s fourth of seven flights while testing the rocket-powered X-15 aircraft, postmarked at Edwards Air Force Base, January 17, 1962, and boldly signed in blue ink by Armstrong. In fine condition, with a tiny spot of toning affecting nothing. Accompanied by a glossy photo of Armstrong emerging from the X-15. This cover commemorates Armstrong’s fourth of seven X-15 rocket plane flights flown as a civilian NASA project research pilot while test flying the X-15 from 1960-1962. A bold, uninscribed vintage example from the future moonwalker’s early aviation career. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
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26. Neil Armstrong Signature. Ballpoint signature, “Neil Arm-
strong,” adding four rocket plane flights, ”X–1B, X–5, X–14, X–15,” on an off-white 7.75 x 10.75 summary sheet for the X–1 and X–1B projects, headed “NACA High Speed Flight Station, Muroc Army Air Base.” The sheet bears an Edwards Air Force Base postmark, dated April 14, 1981, the day the STS–1 touched down from its inaugural flight, and a Jordanian stamp featuring Armstrong’s image. A picture of a rocket plane is affixed to the center. In fine condition. A truly uncommon and sought-after item, as Armstrong seldom integrated his X–15 missions with his signatures. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
28. Edwards Air Force Base Flight Chart. Milton Orville
Thompson’s flight chart map of Edwards Air Force Base in southern California, 26.5 x 40, showing the base and ‘Western Defense Area’ with restricted areas from Los Angeles to Las Vegas and beyond clearly marked. The multicolor chart is cut on the bias so that only the area flown by Thompson in the X-15 and ‘lifting body’ prototypes was carried on his flights. In fine condition, with intersecting storage folds and light creases. Thompson (1926–1993) was an aviator, engineer, and NASA research pilot best known as one of the twelve pilots of the X-15 rocket-powered research aircraft. Starting Bid $200
“Flown on X-15-3 to 277,000´ Alt, Oct. 17, 1967” 27. Pete Knight’s X-15 Flown Mini-book. Flown limited edition
signed book: Robert Hutchings Goddard: Father of the Space Age. Limited edition of 1926 copies (This being No. 67). Worcester, MA: Achille J. St. Onge, 1966. Hardcover, 2 x 3, 85 pages. Signed vertically on the half-title page, “Flown on X-15-3 to 277,000´ Alt, Oct. 17, 1967, Pete Knight.” In fine condition. Flown X-15 items are not often seen, and, considering Goddard’s enormous contributions to the early study of rocketry, this book presents an excellent association with the experimental rocket-powered X-15 aircraft. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
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PROJECT MERCURY
Extraordinary hand-notated training manual as Glenn’s backup on “Friendship 7”
First page of manual
Carpenter’s notes on page 36
Carpenter’s notes on page 94
Carpenter: “Number Film”
Manual Cover
30. Scott Carpenter’s Mercury Training Manual. Scott Carpenter’s Project Mercury training manual bound within brown cardstock sheets, 9 x 11.5, bearing a white label affixed to the front filled out in ballpoint in an unknown hand: “SEDR 103-13, Launch Countdown, Carpenter.” The table of contents is headed “Project Mercury,” dated December 1961, and lists categories such as “Test Objectives,” “Prep Sheets,” “Call to Stations,” “Power Switch-Up,” “Comm Checks,” “Escape Rocket Igniter Installation and Hook-Up,” “Astronaut Insertion,” “T025 to Liftoff,” and “Post Launch Activities.” In the left margin on the contents page Carpenter has written and initialed a note in red pencil, “PCN 1 thru 5 Entered, MSC.” Several pages throughout the manual have simple lines and marks written in this red pencil, as well as check marks written with a traditional graphite pencil. On the reverse of a page in the PCN #2 section with a revision date of January 22, 1962, at the top, is a pencil notation, “Friendship 7”; on the reverse of the following page is a similar notation, “Friendships 7,” with the “s” boldly emphasized. The first of these, “Friendship 7,” was the name John Glenn gave to his MA-6 capsule. A large notation comes in green pencil on a later page anticipating command checks, “Number Film.” Several other pages have numbers filled out to report times, voltages, and aircraft dynamics. Two lined sheets of notes in pencil are also inserted at the end of the manual. As one of the famed Mercury 7, Carpenter was in the very first class of astronauts selected by NASA and with his cohort oversaw the development of the Mercury capsule. This is the training manual for Mercury-Atlas 6, for which Carpenter trained alongside John Glenn as the backup pilot. This represented just the third manned American spaceflight and first-ever Earth orbit for a US astronaut. Glenn was able to pilot the mission as the prime crew, making three orbits of Earth, with Carpenter serving as ‘capsule communicator’ or CAPCOM. On the recording of Glenn’s liftoff, Carpenter can be heard saying ‘Godspeed, John Glenn.’ An immensely desirable training manual from the earliest days of the Mercury program. Accompanied by a signed letter of provenance from Carpenter, in part: “I used the Launch Countdown Training Manual…as John Glenn’s back up Pilot for the flight of Friendship 7…The annotations and handwriting found within are all written in my hand. Following John’s successful flight I have maintained this historically significant manual as a memento of my role in that mission in my personal space archives.” Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
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Cooper’s personal account of Mercury astronaut training and selection
31. Gordon Cooper’s Mercury-era Journal. Gordon Cooper’s
Mercury-era personal journal written in pencil and ballpoint, 41 pages on 22 lined loose-leaf 5.5 x 8.5 sheets, plus several additional inserted documents and papers, housed within a black 6.5 x 8 hardcover binder, spanning January 29, 1959, to April 22, 1960. The first page is headed “Project Mercury,” with the first entry dated January 29, 1959, in part: “I was called to Col. Royal N. Baker’s office and informed that I was to report to a room in the Pentagon, Wash DC, on 2 Feb 59. He knew only that it was something to do with a future space program.” He goes on to mention the “batteries of tests” that he took over the next few days after reporting to the Pentagon, including general knowledge exams on scientific subjects, and various technical and psychological interviews; a pass and exam schedule are inserted into the binder. On February 6, he writes: “I had been chosen as one of the 1st 6 to go on in the competition and would proceed Saturday morning to…Albuquerque N. M. for physical testing.” On February 13, Cooper writes: “We were all called in…and drew cards to see who would drop out until the next group. An excellent man lost and had to return home to wait until the next group.” Cooper’s copy of another schedule of tests and a sheet describing the “Crew Selection Development Program” are inserted in this portion. On February 21, he writes: “Departed for home and the long wait to
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know if I was chosen.” On March 31, he writes: “Expecting word any day now.” He finally hears the news on April 2: “Mr. Donlan (NASA) called from Langley and welcomed me to the team—what a thrill!! I already had packed my stuff so was almost ready to depart.” On May 28, Cooper describes some of the formalities he attends in Washington: “Met with the House Space Committee in a formal closed hearing—very interesting, informative, and beneficial to program.” Cooper’s page of handwritten notes on how to speak to Congress is inserted here, including how to address the congressional leaders, “Brooks—House, ‘Congressman’ or ‘Mr,’ Johnson—Senate, ‘Senator.’” He also notes: “Be careful on technical questions.” He goes on to write: “Had the…of meeting Vice President Nixon and having a small chat with him, then picture session. Watched the Senate in session from the Gallery…Met with Senate Space Committee in Senator Lindon [sic] Johnson’s office.” Cooper writes of his excitement during flight tests on June 3, 1959: “Had 1st taste of zero g…in an MC-2 suit…in C131—Joe Edwards piloting, Gus Grissom…and I. This zero g is what man has been looking for for thousands of years: its a complete feeling of freedom—as if shackles have been removed!!! It is difficult to describe, but wonderful is an adjective that will apply!!”
On June 30: “Extremely impressed to find how far along ABMA is on the Saturn…Had late afternoon bull session with all ABMA technical types on everything we wanted to discuss on ‘Space’…had Schirra, Glenn, Douglas, Von Braun, and I for an excellent dinner…Then proceeded to Von Braun’s house to look over his library…and at his fabulous picture albums of German rocket development.” At the beginning of August, Cooper describes several discouraging days of space suit fitting and criticizes the “political purchase of Goodrich pressure suit.” He then comments on centrifuge testing, writing: “It appears that there is a definite workload that a human can handle…It appears that around 11 to 14 g’s is the max g load that a man can handle.” A three-page agenda for the astronauts’ visit to AFBMD from September 12–15 is loosely inserted into the binder, with pencil notes by Cooper on the reverse of one page listing various contractors and their associated products, and a sketched diagram of a spacecraft on the reverse of another page. Cooper’s handwritten three-page ‘log sheet’ from this trip is also present. Cooper then mentions a visit to Cape Hatteras with his family at the beginning of October, and on October 4th writes: “Returned to Langley. Stopped by on way to see Wilbur and Orville Wright Memorial @ Kitty Hawk. Was very impressed to see the birthplace of the airplane.”
January 29, 1959
February 13, 1959
On October 22, Cooper writes of a flight with a fellow astronaut: “Flew to Cape in T-33 w Al Shepard for Rescue Committee meeting.” On February 9, 1960, he writes: “Went to Cape Canaveral w Wally, Deke, and John Glenn.”The remaining portion of the diary describes various activities and training over the course of the next month. In fine condition, with a couple loose pages. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Cooper’s wife, in part: “The 1959–1960 period journal…belonged to my husband L. Gordon Cooper. It is approximately June 3 , 1959 71 pages with many written in Gordo’s own hand and/or annotated along with some preprinted materials he chose to include. He maintained this most personal account of events in real time leading up to, during and following his selection by NASA as one of the original Mercury 7 astronauts.” Cooper’s thorough training proved important during his first mission, Mercury-Atlas 9, which was the final Mercury spaceflight. The Faith 7 capsule was designed for fully automatic control, but it experienced power failure during the 19th orbit. Cooper’s understanding of star patterns became essential as he took manual control of the tiny capsule and successfully estimated the correct pitch for re-entry into the atmosphere. He needed to be precise in his calculations because the g-forces could exceed human tolerance if he came in too steep, but if the trajectory were too shallow the capsule would shoot out of the atmosphere and back into space. His natural piloting skill and the training he mentions in this journal—such as study of constellations and g-forces—allowed him to make Mercury-Atlas 9 a successful flight. An amazing journal from Cooper’s earliest preparations for his career as an astronaut. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $1000
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Grissom, Shepard, and Glenn sign at Grand Bahama Island 33. Grissom, Shepard, and Glenn Signed Grand Bahama Money. Scarce
vintage ballpoint signatures of “Virgil I. Grissom,” “Alan B. Shepard, Jr.,” and “John H. Glenn, Jr.,” on a 6.25 x 2.5 Fedders Island souvenir note for “A Cool 100 Bucks” from Grand Bahama Island, dated in another hand, “5/6/61.” Beginning of Grissom and Shepard signatures partially obscured by emblem, small bit of paper loss to bottom edge, and a tiny hole to center, otherwise fine condition. Obtained by official Project Mercury photographer Elnard G. Westberg, this note is one of only two items he had signed while at Grand Bahama Island, the location for Shepard’s exhaustive two-day debriefing after his historic Freedom 7 flight on May 5, 1961. The additional signatures of Grissom and Glenn—fellow Mercury team members assigned to help interview Shepard—make this a highly sought-after item that features the first three American astronauts in space. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
Grissom and fellow Mercury astronauts secure a literary agent in 1965
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Close up of the signatures from page three
34. Mercury 7 Signed Document. DS, signed “M. Scott Carpenter,” “Leroy G. Cooper, Jr.,” “Virgil I. Grissom,” “Walter M. Schirra, Jr.,” “Alan B. Shepard, Jr.,” and “D. K. Slayton,” four pages, 8.5 x 13, October 8, 1965. Agreement between six of the Mercury Seven astronauts (John Glenn having received his own contract) in which they elect to have Harry A. Batten represent them as their agent. In part: “Whereas the above named…Astronauts have been selected to train for participation in Projects Gemini, Apollo and other Space Flight Projects of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (hereinafter referred to as NASA), and…[the] Astronauts and their families have valuable rights to stories of their personal experiences in connection with these Projects, including their personal stories of their space flights…[the] Astronauts have selected and hereby appoint Harry A. Batten to represent them in the sale of the rights they may have arising out of the projects.” Also signed by Batten and the wives of the six astronauts. In fine condition, with expected document wear. Even two years after the end of the Mercury program, public interest continued to be very high for these new heroes, each of whom would go on to write at least one book about his own experiences. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
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Impressive assemblage of 37 astronauts, including Shepard, Young, and Schmitt 35. Mercury Astronaut Signed MSC Routing Slip. An Astronaut
Office MSC routing slip, 5.25 x 8, filled out in type with the names of 37 different astronauts, initialed by all and dated by most, with a note at the bottom by Alan Shepard, “Route to all astronauts and return—Al S.” Astronauts listed are: Shepard, Allen, Bean, Bobko, Brand, Carr, Cernan, Conrad, Crippen, Duke, Engle, Evans, Fullerton, Garriott, Gibson, Haise, Hartsfield, Henize, Kerwin, Lenoir, Lind, Lousma, Mattingly, McCandless, Musgrave, Overmeyer, Parker, Peterson, Pogue, Roosa, Schmitt, Schweickart, Swigert, Thornton, Truly, Weitz, and Young. In fine condition, with staple holes to the upper left corner. An unusual and comprehensive grouping spanning Project Mercury through the Space Shuttle, including seven moonwalkers. The Leon Ford Collection. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
37. Glenn, Carpenter, Cooper, and Schirra Signed Lithograph.
Color limited edition 21 x 29 lithograph of R. L. Rasmussen’s watercolor of a Mercury rocket entitled ‘Space…The Pioneers,’ numbered 245/300, signed in the lower border in pencil by John Glenn, Scott Carpenter, Wally Schirra, and Gordon Cooper. Also signed by the artist. Rolled and in fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from the National Aviation Museum Foundation. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
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Limited edition 3 of 300 38. Alan Shepard Signed Cover. Rare limited edition Project Mercury commemorative Spacecraft cover with a Carl Swanson cachet honoring Freedom 7 and astronaut Alan Shepard as the first US astronaut in space, postmarked at Patrick Air Force Base, May 5, 1961, and signed in black ink, “Alan Shepard, MR3 Pilot.” Reverse notes cover is number 30 of 300. In fine condition. Accompanied by a panoramic postcard depicting Shepard’s Mercury-Redstone 3 mission launch. A crisp and boldly signed example of America’s original astronaut. Precertified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
39. Gordon Cooper Autograph Letter Signed. ALS signed “Gordon
Cooper, Col USAF (Ret),” one page, 8.5 x 11, January 2, 1993. In part: “I feel very lucky and very privileged to have been in the right place, at the right time, and with the experience required to be selected to be one of the first seven Mercury astronauts. The space program has been and still is a very worthwhile program for our country—yielding many hundreds of thousands of jobs and a large infusion of cash to the economy.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
40. Gus Grissom Signed Check. Personal check,
6.25 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Grissom, “Virgil I. Grissom,” payable to The Society of Experimental Test Pilots for $6.25, July 29, 1961. In the memo field, he adds, “Dues for Sept 61.” In fine condition, with expected cancellation holes (trivially affecting the first letter of his signature). The Leon Ford Collection. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
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Cooper’s flown emergency Rescue Beacon Transceiver
41. Gordon Cooper’s Mercury 9 Flown Survival Radio. Important flown survival radio transceiver carried
on Mercury-Atlas 9, measuring 3 x 4.75 x .75, bearing an affixed label reading: “Rescue Beacon Transceiver, Model SCL314A-1, Serial No. 102, McDonnell 45-85706, ITT Kellogg, Ft. Wayne, Indiana.” The radio is constructed of a purple metal body with a black wire extending from the top attached to a small earpiece and microphone. A braided cord with a black metal hook is attached at the bottom. Includes the original batteries, labeled “Mallory, Mercury Battery for Electronic Equipment, TR-135R, 6.75 Volts.” Some corrosion to the batteries, otherwise overall fine condition. Accompanied by a handwritten and signed letter of provenance from Gordon Cooper, in full: “This survival radio was carried by Gordon Cooper on Mercury 9 on 15–16 May 1963 for 22 orbits in space,” and also accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Steve Zarelli for the Cooper letter. An extraordinary piece, especially considering the malfunction in Cooper’s spacecraft that forced him to take manual control—luckily Gordon’s skill as a pilot allowed him to land safely, just four miles from the prime recovery ship. Had the malfunction forced him to land elsewhere and he became lost at sea, this radio could have made the difference between life and death. A remarkable, historic piece from the last Mercury mission. Starting Bid $300
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The Mercury capsule developer’s private library 42. Dr. Maxime Faget Library. Exceptional assortment of books from the collection of NASA engineer Max Faget, the designer of the Mercury capsule, comprised entirely of space-related books from his personal library, including some with his ownership inscription inside or inscribed to him by the author. The collection consists of over 100 pieces, with approximately 80 books or larger publications (including hardcovers, softcovers, manuals, and binders), plus approximately 25 smaller pamphlets and booklets. Especially interesting are two of Faget’s books from his time at Louisiana State University, where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1943, including: the 1941 book Aerodynamics of the Airplane by Clark Millikan, signed by Faget with three ownership signatures on the pastedown and front free end page, as well as several penciled mathematic notations; and the 1942 book Elastic Energy Theory by J. A. Van Den Broek, signed with his ownership signature on the front free end page. Three NASA books also bear his ownership signature: Orders of Magnitude, Vanguard: A History, and Outlook for Space. A few books from later in his life bear his ownership stamp or label with his private address, including official NASA publications such as This Island Earth and Earth Photographs from Gemini. Among the signed books, almost all of which are inscribed to Faget, are: The Triumph of Astronaut L. Gordon Cooper, Jr. and the Faith 7; The Quiet Sun by Ed Gibson; Reach by Ed Gibson; Far Travelers by Oran W. Nicks; Closeup: New Worlds by Ben Bova; Federative Management at NASA by Paul Edward Brandenberger; Gemini Program by Paul Haney; Materials Processing in Space by Dennis Morrison; Exploring Space with a Camera by Edgar M. Cortright; The New Race for Space by James E. Oberg; The Space Program Quiz & Fact Book by Brian Wilkes; Space Flight: Crossing the Last Frontier by Jason Richie; Inside NASA by Howard E. McCurdy; The Space Station by Hans Mark; New Earths by James Edward Oberg; and Challenger: A Major Malfunction by Malcolm McConnell.
Some additional unsigned books include: the 1962 NASA publication Results of the Third United States Manned Orbital Space Flight; two volumes of the 1966 NASA AS-502 Spacecraft Reference Trajectory manual; a thick 1972 manual entitled Saturn V AS-512 Launch Vehicle Operational Flight Trajectory; among other items are two binders of Space Shuttle press material; an unbound four-volume set of a NASA publication entitled A Shuttle Chronology, 1964–1973, Abstract Concepts to Letter Contracts; an unbound manual for the Space Shuttle Main Engine; an unbound internal ‘commentary edition’ of a publication entitled History of Apollo Launch and Support Facilities; several pages of Space Shuttle schematics; a hardcover Russian translation of Manned Spacecraft: Engineering Design and Operation, which Faget co-authored; six softcover editions of the 1968 Spanish translation of Faget’s 1965 book Manned Space Flight, entitled Los Vuelos Especiales Tripulados; softcover NASA publications including On the Shoulders of Titans, Moonport, Project Mercury: A Chronology, Origins of NASA Names, This New Ocean, and a 10th anniversary Apollo 11 press kit; hardcover NASA publications such as Chariots for Apollo and NASA Aeronautical Dictionary; and a collection of approximately 25 booklets from a wide range of dates, most published by NASA. In overall very good to fine condition. Faget spent essentially his entire life developing spaceflight technologies, beginning with the design of the X-15 hypersonic spacecraft at the Lockheed Aircraft Corporations Skunk Works. In 1958, he became one of the 35 engineers who formed the Space Task Group to create the Mercury spacecraft. Faget was instrumental in selecting the blunt-body shape of the capsule and led the development of the escape tower system used on Mercury. Following Mercury, he continued to the Gemini and Apollo vehicles as they shared many design points. As a large selection of material from Faget’s private library, this is a one-of-a-kind collection from one of the most important spacecraft engineers of his era. Starting Bid $300
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The MA-9 pilot’s astronaut wings
43. Gordon Cooper’s Command Astronaut Wings. Gordon Cooper’s silver ‘senior pilot’ astronaut wings badge produced by Vanguard, measuring 3˝ long, hallmarked on the reverse, “Vanguard, 1-V, 10K.” Includes a brief handwritten letter of provenance signed by Cooper, in full: “These wings presented in Wash DC. by Gen Curtis Lemay to Gordon Cooper—1963.” Some light tarnishing to the wings and heavy overall creasing and wrinkling to the letter, otherwise overall fine condition. A rare and important example from Cooper, who piloted the longest and final Mercury spaceflight on May 15, 1963. Starting Bid $200
Presented to the Mercury 7 by JFK: Carpenter’s Collier Trophy 44. Scott Carpenter’s Mercury-era Collier Trophy.
Impressive Collier Trophy awarded to Scott Carpenter as one of the members of the Mercury 7, measuring 13.5˝ tall with an 8.25 x 8.25 base, engraved on one side with the names of the first seven NASA astronauts, Malcolm S. Carpenter, L. Gordon Cooper, John H. Glenn, Jr., Virgil I. Grissom, Walter M. Schirra, Jr., Alan B. Shepard, Jr., and Donald Slayton, noting that they were being honored with the 1962 award “For pioneering manned space flight in the United States.” On the opposing side of the base is raised text describing the award, in full: “Awarded annually by the National Aeronautic Association sponsored by Look Magazine for the greatest achievement in aeronautics or astronautics in America, the value of which had been thoroughly demonstrated by actual use during the preceding year.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a signed letter of provenance from Carpenter, in part: “President John Kennedy presented the 1962 Collier Trophy that accompanies this letter to me along with each of my Mercury 7 brothers. This occurred on Oct. 10, 1963 at a ceremony at the White House Rose Garden. I consider this one of [the] most prestigious honors I have ever received and have proudly displayed it in my home for many years.” Starting Bid $300
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45. Mercury 4 Umbilical Cable. A segment of umbilical cable
from Mercury-Redstone 4, measuring 3.25˝ long and 2˝ in diameter, which connected to the Liberty Bell 7 during launch procedures and provided all electrical power to the spacecraft up to the T-minus 30 second mark, at which time it was ejected. In fine condition. Only two spacecraft umbilical heads were salvaged during the entire Project Mercury program. Al Shepard’s M4-3 plug, which was given to him as a post flight gift by the launch team and now resides in the Astronaut Hall of Fame Museum, and the M4-4 plug that Guenter Wendt kept for his own collection. Included is a 1993 unsigned letter said to be from Wendt and a plastic bag with what may be the Pad Leader’s handwriting on it; given the known history it is quite possible this cable originates from Wendt’s personal collection. Starting Bid $200
48. Liberty Bell 7 Recovered Component.
46. Guenter Wendt’s Mercury and Gemini Fuse. A fuse used in verifying the firing circuits in Mercury and Gemini spacecraft from the collection of Guenter Wendt, measuring 1.25˝ long, wrapped in toned tape labeled: “Use 10 Lock < 5.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a photocopied certificate of authenticity from Wendt. The Leon Ford Collection. Starting Bid $200
Flown cylindrical component from Gus Grissom’s Liberty Bell 7 spacecraft, recovered from the Atlantic Ocean on July 20, 1999. The piece measures approximately 1˝ long and is presented inside a 5.25 x 4.5 x 2 Lucite display with an image of the spacecraft as well as printed information about the recovery. In fine condition. The Leon Ford Collection. Starting Bid $200
47. Liberty Bell 7 Flown Film. A limited edition presentation containing a 1.5˝ long segment of film from Liberty Bell 7’s pilot observation camera, recovered from the Atlantic Ocean on July 20, 1999, from a depth of 16,043 feet. Strip is housed in a triangular acrylic, #128/1000, with an image of the space craft, and Gus Grissom, and two explanatory plaques on the reverse, stating that the film contained the only images of Grissom during his flight and the harrowing moments after splashdown, and was issued in commemoration of the 40th anniversary of Grissom’s flight by the Kansas Cosmosphere. In fine condition. Accompanied by its original box and certificate of authenticity from the Kansas Cosmosphere. Starting Bid $200
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49. Friendship 7 Umbilical Cable. A cut cross section of
the umbilical cable released from the Atlas rocket used to launch John Glenn into orbit on February 20, 1962, measuring approximately 1.25″ in diameter, encased in a 4 x 3 x 2 block of Lucite engraved with the mission information. In fine condition. The Leon Ford Collection. Starting Bid $200
50. NBC Reporter’s Mercury-era Launch Helmet. Red hard plastic news
reporter’s helmet with affixed decals on the front and sides reading “NBC,” “NBC News,” and “WFGA-TV 12, Jacksonville, Florida.” Affixed to the back is a decal reading “Telstar International, July ’62,” with ten decals below representing flights between October 1958 and May 1963, presumably those attended by the reporter, including: Lunar Probe, Lunar Probe II, Lunar Probe IV, Saturn, MA-5, MA-6, MA-7, MA-8, MA-9, and Centaur. In fine condition, with expected scuffs, marks, and wear from use. Starting Bid $200
Kranz’s MA-9 Countdown Manual
52. Gene Kranz’s MA-9 Operations Manual. Gene
Kranz’s operations manual for Mercury-Atlas 9, entitled “Mercury/Atlas Network Countdown,” April 5, 1963, with tabbed sections including “Flight Plan,” “Activities & Procedures,” “Check Lists,” “Mission Rules O/R,” “O/R Guidelines,” “Orbital, Re-Entry,” and “MR Support Data,” among others. The manual is in its original 10.5 x 11.5 McDonnell Project Mercury binder. Several pages have ballpoint or red pencil notations written by Kranz. Some tears to binder holes on the left sides of the pages and one of the binder’s rings is loose, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a signed letter of provenance from Kranz, in part: “ My MA-9 mission used ‘Goody Book ‘that accompanies this letter comes from my personal mission files.” Mercury-Atlas 9 was the final manned space mission of the Mercury program, launched on May 15, 1963, during which Gordon Cooper completed 22 Earth orbits in the Faith 7 spacecraft. The Leon Ford Collection. Starting Bid $200
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PROJECT GEMINI The ‘New Nine’ 55. Group 2 Astronaut Signed FDC. First day cover with a Friend-
ship 7 launch date postal cancellation, signed along the left side in ink and ballpoint by all nine Group 2 astronauts: “Edward H. White II,” “Elliot See,” “Neil Armstrong,” “James A. McDivitt,” “Charles Conrad, Jr.,” “John Young,” “James Lovell,” “Thomas P. Stafford,” and “Frank Borman.” In fine condition. Selected in 1962, the Group 2 appointments expanded the number of astronauts from 7 to 16 as NASA moved on to Projects Gemini and Apollo. An extremely desirable grouping, seldom offered on a single item. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
56. Jim McDivitt’s Gemini 4 Flown Flag. Flown American flag, 6 x 4, signed on the white lines in black ink, “Flown on Gemini IV, Jim McDivitt.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from McDivitt stating that the flag comes from his personal collection. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
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Cooper’s ‘Eight Days or Bust’ Gemini jacket 57. Gordon Cooper’s Gemini 5 Jacket. Gordon Cooper’s personally-owned and -worn blue jacket bearing an official NASA ‘meatball’ logo patch on the left breast and a Gemini 5 ‘Eight Days or Bust’ patch on the right breast. The original Land Mfg. Co. Flite Wear tag is sewn into the collar area. Expected wear and light soiling from use, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Cooper’s wife, in part: “This authentic vintage Gemini V NASA ‘Flite Wear’ jacket…belonged to my husband L. Gordon Cooper. It was manufactured by Land Manufacturing Co. of Kansas and worn with pride by Gordo for many years.” Material from this early period of the space program is scarce, and as one of Cooper’s personal items representing his historic mission this jacket is a unique and wonderful piece. Starting Bid $300
Exceedingly rare Gemini oxidizer tank fragment
58. Gemini 5 Recovered Oxidizer Tank Sample. Flown
metal fragment from the Gemini 5 oxidizer tank, measuring 2.5 x .5, presented in an acrylic block against a wooden 6 x 8 plaque bearing metal plate with text raised in relief: “Test Sample from Recovered Stage I Oxidizer Tank of GLV-5 Launched August 21, 1965.” In fine condition, with soiling to the metal plate and a chip to one corner of the plaque. The tank held the oxidizing chemical needed for the fuel to burn and thrust the spacecraft into orbit. Starting Bid $200
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59. Gemini 5 Half Dollar. A 1964 Kennedy half dollar encased in a cylindrical Lucite display, measuring 1˝ tall and 2.25˝ in diameter, engraved on the bottom in dark text: “Gemini V—Aug. 21, 1965, Cooper-Conrad.” In fine condition. Previously described as flown when originally sold in 1995. Starting Bid $200
Scarce Gemini 6 survival switchblade
60. Gemini 6 Flown Survival Knife. Fantastic flown bright red-orange survival switchblade pocket knife carried on the Gemini 6A mis-
sion, measuring 4.25˝ long when closed and 7.25˝ long with the blade extended, manufactured by Camilus of New York. The metal body is engraved with NASA part numbers: “P/N EC30045, S/N 004.” The spring-loaded blade can be fully extended by pressing a brass button on the side, which has a safety latch below. The knife also features a metal hook that can be manually extended from the body, as well as a metal loop at the top. Includes the original NASA-MSC System and Component Historical Record document, one page both sides, 10.5 x 8, dated throughout 1965. The document lists the knife as “Combination Knife” and filled out in type with matching part and serial numbers, noting a shipping date of March 2, 1965, and “Effectivity: GT 6 and up.” Movements of the knife are tracked in the register below, with an entry of October 22, 1965 at Kennedy Space Center reading: “Assigned to S/C 6 per MPS C-370 on R/H Pilot.” Two days later, an installation stamp reads: “Installed in S/C 6, Section Cabin, System GFAE, Per H 452-6.” This property tracking continues on the reverse, noting that it was removed from the spacecraft on October 26, reassigned to “Pilot GT-6” on December 11, and “Installed in S/C 6” on December 12. The flight status of the knife is then recorded below: “S/C 6 Flight, GT-6, Performed. Flight Duration 25 hr. 52 min.” Subsequent entries indicate that it was removed from the spacecraft and downgraded to training status. In overall fine condition. This piece is especially interesting as the property record describes the unusual history of the Gemini 6 mission. The knife was initially put in the spacecraft on October 24 in preparation for the Gemini 6 flight, which was originally scheduled for October 25. The goal of the mission was for the Gemini 6 capsule to perform a manned rendezvous and docking with the unmanned Agena Target Vehicle. Fifteen minutes after Stafford and Schirra boarded the Gemini spacecraft, the Agena was launched but experienced catastrophic failure and exploded six minutes into the flight. Since the goal of the mission was to dock with the Agena, the Gemini launch was canceled. The document indicates that this knife was then removed from the Gemini spacecraft on the next day, October 26. The mission was then rescheduled for December 15, 1965, and the log appropriately records the knife being re-installed in the spacecraft on that day. Flown Gemini artifacts are less common than those from other programs, and the excellent provenance and history of this piece make it especially desirable. The Leon Ford Collection. Starting Bid $300
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61. Gemini 7 Signed Photograph. Color semi-glossy 10 x 8
photo of the Gemini 7 crew in their blue flightsuits and helmets, posing with a model of the capsule, signed in black felt tip, “James Lovell, Gemini 7” and “Frank Borman.” In fine condition, with a light wave of rubbing along right edge. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
63. Gemini 9 Signed Photograph. Official color NASA 10 x 8 lithograph of the Gemini 9 prime crew posing in their white space suits, signed in black felt tip by Tom Stafford and in ink by Gene Cernan. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
62. Gemini 8 Heatshield Desk Presentation. A substantial segment of flown heat
shield from the Gemini 8 spacecraft, measuring approximately 1.75 x 1 x .5 and encased in a 3 x 2 x 1.5 Lucite block, displayed on a wooden base with an engraved plaque reading: “Heat Shield of Gemini #8, ‘First Docking in Space,’ Neil Armstrong, Dave Scott, 16 March 1966.” The base features two gold-tone pen-holder tubes on the left and right sides. A few marks and scratches, and a chip to a back corner of the Lucite block, otherwise fine condition. An appealing presentation piece. Starting Bid $200
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64. Tom Stafford Signed Gemini 9A Flight Plan. Staple-
bound Gemini 9A final flight plan manual, 197 pages, 8 x 10.5, May 21, 1966, signed on the front cover in black ink, “Thomas P. Stafford, Cdr. Gemini IX-A.” The cover bears a stamp reading “Gatha F. Cottee,” who was a member of the KSC public affairs office. Housed in a modern three-ring binder. Light scattered staining and soiling, and creases to tabbed section markers, otherwise fine condition. The Leon Ford Collection. Precertified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
66. Gemini 12 Signed Photograph. Impres-
sive glossy 8.5 x 11 double-weight McDonnell Aircraft Corporation photo of the Gulf Coast area stretching from Texas to Louisiana, signed in black felt tip by James Lovell and Buzz Aldrin. In fine condition. A truly beautiful perspective. The Leon Ford Collection. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
65. Gemini 12 Signed Capsule Model. Desirable
1/25 precision scale model of the Gemini 12 capsule with a black presentation stand, signed on the sides of the stand in silver ink by Buzz Aldrin and James Lovell. The stand also bears an engraved plaque, “Gemini XII, 45th Anniversary, November 5, 2011, Presented by: Astronaut Scholarship Foundation.” The detailed model has removable doors and measures approximately 4 x 4. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
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67. Richard Gordon Signed Gemini 11 Photograph. Color
glossy 7.5 x 7.5 photo of Gemini 11 conducting a tether experiment using the Agena Target Vehicle, matted to an overall size of 16 x 20, signed on the mat in black felt tip. Reverse of the photo bears a stamp that reads, “NASA authenticated by,” signed below in black felt tip, “Richard Gordon.” In fine condition. Originally sold at Superior Auction, Fall 1998. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
68. James Lovell Signed Gemini 12 Flight Plan.
Staple-bound Gemini 12 final flight plan manual, 205 pages, 8 x 10.5, October 20, 1966, signed on the front cover in black felt tip, “James Lovell, C o m m a n d e r. ” The plan provides a minute-by-minute timeline of the mission and information on procedures and experiments. A notation to the front cover reads, “Mary Bubb,” who was a longtime space program journalist. Housed in a modern three-ring binder. Some foxing to text block edges and creases to tabbed section markers, otherwise fine condition. The Leon Ford Collection. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
“These Computer Failure Cards were instrumental in completing the rendezvous” 69. James Lovell’s Gemini 12 Flown Computer Failure Cue Cards. Three ring-bound double-sided flown cue cards entitled “Com-
puter Failure,” “Platform Failure,” and “Radar Failure,” 3.25 x 8, signed at the top of the first card in blue ballpoint, “Gemini 12, James Lowell.” Each of the tabbed cue cards outlines steps to take in case of a systems malfunction. In overall fine condition. Accompanied by a signed letter of provenance from Lovell, in full: “I hereby certify that these Computer Failure Cards were instrumental in completing the rendezvous after the rendezvous radar failure on my Gemini XII mission in November, 1966. These cards are from my personal collection of space artifacts and have been in my possession since the mission.” These cards were used by Lovell and Buzz Aldrin during the Gemini 12 mission after a rendezvous radar failed and they were forced to take manual control to dock with the Agena Target Vehicle, relying on charts and the onboard computer instead of the radar system. A scarce flown item directly from the mission commander that was essential to the safe completion of the Gemini 12 mission. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $300
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Artifacts from Guenter Wendt’s personal collection
70. Guenter Wendt Collection of Ten Items. Impressive assemblage of 10 items from the personal collection of Guenter Wendt, Pad
Leader for the Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo programs, including: an antenna coax cable, approximately 10 x 1, model number MPS19044, accompanied by a handwritten letter of provenance from Wendt, in full: “This antenna coax cable was used by me to communicate with the astronaut via OIS during pad testing with the helmets closed (Gemini operations)”; a linoleum swatch affixed to an 8.5 x 11 informational sheet concerning the Gemini—Titan II Air Force launch vehicle, signed by Wendt and authenticated by Ernest Malnassy; two rare Gemini decal stickers signed by Wendt, featuring a 5.5 x 3.5 Gemini–McDonnell decal sticker and a 2 x 2 Gemini mission insignia sticker; two vintage Apollo stickers signed by Wendt, 2.75˝ and 4.25˝ in diameter, portraying an Apollo 16 mission insignia and an Apollo moon and three-star decal; three official NASA lithographs, 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, each signed on the reverse by Wendt, featuring images of Wally Schirra being helped into his Mercury–Atlas 8 pressure suit, a wooden plaque displaying the Gemini VII emblem, and a depiction of Skylab 2 on its launch pad by artist Don Brown; and a rare Apollo XVII Beta-cloth patch, 9 x 9, signed and certified on the front in blue ink by Ron Evans, “Identical patches from this same bolt of beta cloth were worn by the crew of man’s last flight to the moon on Apollo 17—6 to 19 Dec. 1972,” adding an inscription, “To Pad Leader Guenter Wendt, I will never forget your smiling face that night 16+ years ago. Many thanks, Ron Evans, Apollo 17 Command Module Pilot, 27 January 1989,” and signed again in the lower right in black ink by Wendt. In overall fine condition, with some show-through from Wendt’s signatures to the photos. Accompanied by an additional unsigned Gemini mission insignia sticker. An extensive and uncommon assortment from the historic Pad Leader. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
71. MOL Contractor Model. Uncommon Douglas Manned Orbiting Laboratory Contractor’s model, manufactured by the Walter J. Hyatt company. The two-piece MOL, approximately 9.25˝ tall and 12.75˝ across, is removable from the base, made of composite material, and the 4 x 6.25 black base features an engraved nameplate. Douglas and USAF decals are affixed to opposing sides of the MOL. In fine condition, with light marks and scuffing to MOL, and some surface marks to nameplate. Part of the United States Air Force’s manned spaceflight program, the MOL was developed from early concepts of manned space stations to be used for NASA survey purposes, but was ultimately canceled during the height of the Apollo program in 1969, when more cost-effective unmanned reconnaissance satellites were found to achieve similar results. NASA’s space station program went ahead full-blast in the mid–1970s with the advent of Skylab. Starting Bid $200
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Incredibly scarce DSKY— the Apollo computer interface
74. Apollo CM DSKY. Extremely important original Block I Apollo Guidance computer display and keyboard (DSKY) unit, a predecessor to the Block II intended for application onboard the Apollo Command Module and Lunar Module. The data entry and display device measures 8 x 8 x 6.5, and has 19 keys and a digital display. The back of the unit retains its NASA Raytheon Co. metal label which reads, “Apollo G & N System…Part No. 2003985-051, Serial No. RAY 12, NAS 9-497.” A NASA property tag is affixed above, reading: “NASA Property, North American Aviation, Inc., F340463.” This interface was the instrument that allowed the astronauts to communicate directly with the on board guidance computer. The Command Module had two DSKYs connected to its AGC; one located on the main instrument panel and a second located in the lower equipment bay near a sextant used for aligning the inertial guidance platform, with a single DSKY installed in the lunar module. These units would also be used during the Skylab missions. In overall fine condition. Training on the DSKY was critical for every aspect of the mission. This was the astronaut’s interface, allowing access to the Apollo Guidance Computer developed by MIT. The device permitted the astronauts to collect and provide flight information necessary for the precise landings on the moon. Each different program had a two-digit code and commands were entered as two-digit numbers in a verb-noun sequence. It was the DSKY that provided the astronauts with critical burn times for engine firings, course corrections, trajectories, and other key calculations vital in getting a crew to and from the moon. The DSKY also reported the program alarm moments before the LM touched down on the lunar surface on the first lunar landing. Crucial to the success of the Apollo program, this is a remarkable example of the innovation required for reliable manned spaceflight. Starting Bid $2500
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Rare piece of the primary guidance and navigational control system
75. Apollo CM Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU). A Block II Apollo Command
Module Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) which comprised the heart of the spacecraft’s primary guidance and navigational control system (PGNCS). The device is spherical and approximately 12˝ in diameter, and bears a metal NASA tag reading: “Apollo G. &. N. System. Name: Inertial Measuring Unit, Part No. 2018601-241, Serial No. AC 39, Cont. No. NAS 9-497.” Above this is another tag, labeled “PIP,” reading: “X: 2AP-293R, Y: 3AP-313, Z: 2AP-241.” In fine condition with expected wear, including various marks and scratches. The IMU provided inertial reference inputs to the onboard Apollo Guidance Computer, and Flight Direction Attitude Indicators and served as a fixed reference point in space with which to measure vehicle displacement. Encased within the housing are three inertial rate integrating gyros and three pulsed-integrating pendulous accelerometers; these are mounted to a gimbaled platform to allow three directions of freedom. Any displacement of the platform, resulting from either a change in spacecraft attitude or velocity, would be sensed and communicate signals representative of the magnitude and direction of displacement. The IMU was developed by Dr. Charles Draper and the MIT Instrumentation Laboratory and manufactured by General Motors (A.C. Spark Plug Division). The technology is a derivative of the Polaris Ballistic Missile submarine guidance system. An extreme rarity, auction records indicate this is likely the first of its kind offered for sale. Starting Bid $1000
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Scarce Apollo ORDEAL mockup box for the Lunar Module
76. LM ORDEAL Mockup Box. Impressive Lunar Module variant ORDEAL (Orbital Rate Display Earth and Lunar) mockup box. The unit
measures 9 x 4 x 4.5 and has a Kearfott label affixed to the reverse which reads, “Orbital Rate Drive Electronics NASA-MSC…Ser. 000… Stock No. Mock–up.” Box is still attached to two mounting brackets. Front of the box has six toggle switches, including one for each of the two onboard Flight Direction Attitude Indicators (FDAI), one for Earth/Lunar selector switch, as well as an “Alt Set” adjustable dial (the ‘Push to Turn’ switch is missing). In fine condition. Designed after input from Gemini astronauts, the ORDEAL box would be installed along the wall of the Lunar Module and coupled to the FDAI to automatically rotate around the pitch axis at the same rate of the orbital period by means of a fixed reference attitude on the FDAI. Considered the standard control system used while orbiting around the Earth or moon, any variation of the ORDEAL box is of the utmost desirability. Starting Bid $1000
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State-of-the-art memory module for the Saturn V computer system
77. Saturn V LVDC Memory Module. Saturn V Launch Vehicle Digital Computer (LVDC) Memory Module, measuring 6 x 5.75 x 5.25, produced by IBM under NASA contract number NAS 8-11561. The module is a self-contained assembly with memory timing, drive, inhibit and sensing circuits arranged around the core array for use in the LVDC. It has a capacity of 4,096 word locations (28 bits each) of primary storage, and up to eight of these modules could be grouped together for an overall capacity of 32KB. The modules could be operated in either a simplex or duplex mode, as determined by the Memory Control Elements; in simplex, the system utilized its full memory capacity, while duplex mode only used half of the available space but in duplicate to provide redundancy in case of failure. In fine condition.
These memory modules were used in the LVDC, which was installed within the Saturn IB and Saturn V Instrument Unit (IU) to support prelaunch checkout; navigation, guidance and attitude control; flight sequence control; and orbital checkout of vehicle systems. This served as the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;brainsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; of the Saturn flight control system and employed the first computer application and architecture in which all critical circuits were triplicated (triple modular redundancy), giving near-ultimate operative reliability. Essential to operations of the Saturn V systems, this LVDC Memory Module is an excellent piece of history associated not only with NASA but with computational innovation as a whole. Starting Bid $500
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Inner workings of the Command Module controller
78. Apollo CM Hand Controller. An Apollo Command Module rotation hand controller with outer covering removed, presumed unflown, measuring approximately 6.75 x 9 x 2.75, with several etched and stenciled part numbers, including: “D1986400-1,” “D2000770-1, 94580,” “989552-1,” and “SN1018, D989580.” In fine condition. This piece would be used for controlling spacecraft attitude, and the handle pivots at the palm for pitch up/down, through the center of the handle for yaw left/right, and inside the housing for roll left/right. Lever switches at the front lock and unlock the joystick for operation, and there is a spring-loaded button at the top of the handle. In fine condition, with the top button slightly sticky. An amazing example combining both mechanical and electrical components, demonstrative of the craftsmanship and precision used in the manufacture of Apollo spacecraft parts. Starting Bid $500 www.RRAuction.com
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Attitude Set Control Panel designed for lunar travel
79. Apollo CM Block II Attitude Set Control Panel. Apollo Command Module Block II Attitude Set control panel, 3.5 x 4.75 x 4.5, with two 24˝ plastic and Beta cloth-covered umbilicals extending from the back of the panel. Front of the panel contains three sets of digits for roll, pitch, and yaw, along with associated thumb wheels. A Honeywell label affixed to the back cover reads, “Control panel Attitude Set…Mfr. Serial No. 10023CAP1019…Mfr. Date 22 Nov. 1967.” A second modification label is affixed underneath. In fine condition, with missing screws to housing. Located in the lower left corner of the main control panel, the Attitude Set Control Panel, (ASCP), can be used to determine the current pitch, roll, and yaw of the space craft according to either the Inertial Measurement Unit or the Gyro Display Coupler, provide fly-to instructions to any attitude, and manually align the GDC. Starting Bid $500
80. Apollo CM Post Landing Ventilation Controller Assembly. Command Module
Post Landing Ventilation Controller Assembly. Unflown assembly measures 6.5 x 8.5 with a single toggle switch labeled “PLVC,” with positions for “normal,” and “open.” Label affixed to reverse reads: “Controller-Post Landing Vent, Assy OF…Serial 06362AAJ8891.” Two parts and status tags are tied to the front, one filled out by a technician and dated February 11, 1966, and the second tag giving a shelf life expiration date of January 20, 1975. In fine condition. Starting Bid $300
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Important CM Uprighting System Circuit Breaker 81. Apollo CM Uprighting System Circuit Breaker.
Apollo-era Command Module Uprighting System Circuit Breaker panel assembly, 12 x 4 x 10.5, complete with its interior components. Designated Panel 278 to be used after splashdown to energize the system that maneuvered the capsule (if inverted after splashdown in the ‘Stable II position’) to an upright orientation (Stable I) for egress. Assembly interior has a metal label which reads, in part: “Panel Assy 278, Uprighting System…Serial 06362AAH7261.” Front of the panel has two circuit breakers for air compressors labeled at the top, “Uprighting System,” and two pyro breakers labeled, “S IV B/LM SEP.” In fine condition. This system was installed on all Command Modules and would be activated after splashdown if the CM landed upside-down or on its side. The activation of the compressors inflated three spheres at the top of the capsule causing the capsule to attain proper orientation onto its main heat shield and allow the astronauts to exit through the main hatch. Starting Bid $300
82. Apollo CSM SCS Junction Box Assembly. Apollo Block II Command Service Module Stabilization and Control Subsystem (SCS)
Junction Box assembly. Unit measures 6 x 4.5 x 12 and has a metal parts label affixed to one side that reads, in part: “Box Assembly, SCS Junction Box…Serial: 06362-AAJ2517.” Box features a single connector at each end and a bank of four connectors on one side, each having a cover stamped “Glenair, Inc.” In fine condition. The SCS provided a capability for controlling rotation, translation, and SPS thrust vector. Starting Bid $200
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83. Apollo CM Block II ECS Radiator Gauge. Apollo Command Module Block II Environmental Control System (ECS) Primary/Secondary Radiator Temperature Gauge. Gauge has two meters for measuring temperature. Gauge is in its original housing which has an affixed Weston Instruments, Inc. manufacturer’s label, which reads, in part: “Meter, Indicating, Electrical; Type 1B-L… Serial No. 097602430113.” This production representative for flight application gauge would be placed on Panel 2 of the main display console of the Command Module and monitor the radiator temperature. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
84. Saturn IVB Output Panel. Saturn IVB ground control panel, 19 x 17.5, labeled at the top, “S IV B Output,” with a display tube in the center to indicate deflection of the J2 rocket engine. Panel also has two sets of buttons, several small switches and “Burn,” and “Coast,” indicator lights. A “Property of NASA,” label is affixed to the upper left portion of the panel, with a printed label underneath numbered “GPOO154A5A1.” This panel would have been installed in the launch control center at Cape Kennedy and used to monitor Saturn S-VIB gimbal performance of the J-2 main engine. In very good condition, with scattered soiling and five missing gauges. Starting Bid $200
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85. Apollo CM Couch Mount. A mount intended for either a rotation controller or translation controller to be installed on the crew couch in an Apollo Command Module, measuring 17.5˝ long, hand-engraved with several different serial numbers on the body and brackets, including: “811277-HH-423, AO5658, 10303A110000,” “811283-401, A01357 B2,” “812711-406, A04348 C1,” and “8112783, A011362 B4.” In fine condition. The Command Module had three crew couches constructed from hollow steel tubing, and one had two hand controllers—rotation and translation—installed on the armrests. Starting Bid $200
86. Apollo Hasselblad Film Canister. Apollo-era
Hasselblad film canister, 3.5 x 3.75 x 3.5, engraved with NASA part numbers, “P/N SEB 33100082-201, S/N 061.” Engraved below the part numbers are the model type: “Lunar Surface, Hasselblad, Super Wide Camera, 70mm Magazine.” A label on the top reads: “CC, Experiment SO65, Film: SO 246, Filter: 89B (Black),” and lists focus at infinity, shutter speed at 1/250, and aperture of f11. Two swatches of Velcro are affixed to the body as well as a few strips of gray tape. The magazine exhibits heavy wear from use, including paint loss, marks, scratches, and soiling. Starting Bid $200
87. A7L Spacesuit Oxygen Hose. Apollo A7L spacesuit oxygen hose. Flexible hose measures almost seven-feet long and features two one-inch diameter rubber hoses feeding into a single 2.5˝ coupling. Ends of each hose are labeled “R,” and the covering of the coupling is labeled “R. E. Darling Co., Inc.” Hose is contained in its original clean room packaging, which has been opened. In fine condition. The A7L suits consisted of an inner Pressure Garment Assembly (PGA) that was pressurized with oxygen for breathing, and an outer Integrated Thermal Micrometeoroid Garment (I/TMG) that protected the astronaut from temperature extremes and hypervelocity micrometeoroid punctures while on the lunar surface. Connectors for the primary and back-up oxygen supply, electrical supply, and water for space suit cooling were on the front torso area of the A7L suit. Starting Bid $200
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88. Apollo CM Docking Hatch Pouch. A large Apollo Command Module beta cloth pouch for storing the docking hatch while the
Command Module and Lunar Module were docked together, measuring approximately 30˝ in diameter, originally installed in the Apollo 12 Command Module but removed pre-flight due to damage. Includes the rare original NASA part documents, including a component history record, parts tag, and parts removal tag. The component history record lists part information: “Part No. V36-601009-101, Serial No. 06362 AAH7026, Remarks: Fabricating on OCN XO5239, S/C 108.” An entry of November 15, 1968, notes: “Received in S/C 108 Packing Room on 918KS062011.” The next, on February 18, 1969, reads: “Kitted & Stowed per MA0708-3300-308 (DCS 3300).” On the same day, another record reads: “Destowed & I. D. & Damage Insp Performed, DR#A127727 Written.” The rest of the records discuss damage and potential repairs. In fine condition. Originally acquired from the Charles Bell Estate. Starting Bid $200
89. Saturn Solenoid Valve. Saturn solenoid valve, measuring approximately 6.5˝ x 2˝, with its George C. Marshall Space Flight Center metal label stating “Valve Solenoid, Cold Helium…Ser. No. 2284; Date: 10/69,” with several inspection stamps to label. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
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90. Race to the Moon Flown Artifacts Display. Beautiful acrylic display containing flown artifacts from all major steps of NASA’s ‘race to the moon,’ measuring 7 x 4 x 1, with each swatch identified below. Flown artifacts are heat shield from Mercury-Atlas 9, heat shield from Gemini 12, heat shield from Apollo 8, and Kapton foil from Apollo 11. Also included in the display is a fragment of ‘real moonrock’ from lunar meteorite NWA 4881. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Space Flori, stating that this acrylic display is number 17 of 25 produced. Starting Bid $200
Scarce assemblage of ten pre-launch signed Apollo mission covers
91. Collection of Ten Apollo Mission Pre-Launch-Signed Crew Covers. Seldom-seen collection of ten Heritage Craft and Bendix Launch Support preflight covers from Apollo missions 8â&#x20AC;&#x201C;17, each signed in various ink types by their respective crews, postmarked between 1968 and 1972 at Kennedy Space Center, and accompanied by detailed mission-specific profile cards. The Apollo 13 cover includes a fourth signature from replacement Jack Swigert, and the Apollo 17 is only signed by Gene Cernan and Ronald Evans. The collection is neatly presented in a custom binder. In overall fine condition. An impressive grouping of Apollo mission covers created by Dave Ouellette during Heritage Craft and Bendixâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s four-year collaboration. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $300
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Full set of official NASA lithographs
92. Complete Set of Moonwalker Signed Photographs. Complete set of official color 8 x
10 and 10 x 8 NASA lithographs of all 12 moonwalkers in their white space suits, signed and inscribed in various ink types by Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, Charles Conrad, Alan Bean, Alan Shepard, Edgar Mitchell, Dave Scott, Jim Irwin, John Young, Charlie Duke, Gene Cernan, and Harrison Schmitt. In overall fine condition, with a paperclip impression to the Bean photograph and a certificate of authenticity taped to the reverse of the Cernan. An impressively preserved and official full set of NASAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most famous fraternity. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $300
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93. Bean, Cernan, and Mitchell Signed Lithograph. Gor-
geous color limited edition 32 x 23 lithograph of Bean’s painting entitled ‘Hello Universe,’ 152/550, signed in the lower border in pencil by Alan Bean, Gene Cernan, and Edgar Mitchell. Rolled and in fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Greenwich Workshop. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
95. NASA Key Personnel Signed Photograph. Official color
semi-glossy 10 x 8 ‘red-numbered’ NASA photo featuring the NASA logo, signed in black felt tip by eight key staff members of NASA, including: Gene Kranz, Glynn Lunney, Gerry Griffin, Guenter Wendt, Chris Kraft, Jerry Bostick, Max Faget, and John Hodge. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
94. Apollo Astronauts Signed Book. Signed book: First on the Moon. Book club edition. Boston: Little, Brown and Company, 1970.
Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.75 x 8.5, 511 pages. Signed on the first free end page and half-title page in black felt tip and ballpoint by 11 astronauts, including: Charlie Duke, Tom Stafford, Scott Carpenter, Gordon Cooper, Wally Schirra, Walt Cunningham, Rusty Schweickart, Richard Gordon, Paul Weitz, Ed Gibson, and Jack Lousma. Also signed by pad leader Guenter Wendt and NASA nurse Dee O’Hara, and bears an ownership notation above the astronauts’ signatures on the free end page. Spine cocked and rubbing, small tears, and wear to dust jacket, otherwise fine condition. The Leon Ford Collection. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
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Debus’s stunning early Apollo pennant 96. Director Kurt Debus’s Apollo Flag Pennant. Unique
Apollo program triangular pennant, 47 x 35, flown over the North American Rockwell headquarters building in 1968, the same year the first manned space-flight took orbit. Features the highly uncommon Apollo program emblem with central moon and three stars. In fine condition, with expected wear. Accompanied by a photocopy of the front page of the Manned Flight Awareness newsletter, dated August 26, 1968, Vol. 1, No. 7, showing a featured picture and caption of the moment Buz Hello, the vice president and general manager of North American Rockwell’s Space Division and Launch Operations, presents the flag to Dr. Kurt Debus, the first director of NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. Following Debus’s success during employment at Alabama’s Redstone Arsenal, the German-born rocket scientist and original member of the famed von Braun rocket development team, quickly became a peerless figurehead amongst NASA operations, conducting 150 launches of military missiles and space vehicles, which included: the first successful Earth-orbital satellite, Explorer 1, in 1958; the first US space probe that orbited the sun; the first flight of primates in a Jupiter rocket; the first two manned Mercury missions; and the first manned Apollo mission on an 11-day Earth-orbital flight in October 1968. Under Debus’s leadership, all unmanned and manned Apollo/Saturn launch vehicles were launched from 1961-1973, including all the manned Apollo lunar landing missions. A one-of-a-kind flag commemorating the early Apollo era and presented directly to the KSC’s first director. Starting Bid $200
97. Samuel C. Phillips Parkway Sign. Double-sided metal street
sign for Samuel C. Phillips Parkway, 30 x 9, featuring a brown background bordered in white, with a “Space Command” logo on the left side and white text denoting the street name, “S. C. Phillips Pkwy.” In very good condition, with heavy overall wear, soiling, and chipping to paint. The parkway is one of the most traveled and important roads at Cape Canaveral, running the full length of the Cape and extending onto Kennedy Space Center. The Leon Ford Collection. Starting Bid $200
98. LM Simulator Malfunction Checklist.
Original unbound simulation manual entitled “LM–3, Procedures Malfunction,” February 24, 1969, 8.5 x 11, approximately 85 sheets, most double-sided, containing 11 different chapter tabs, with each chapter detailing various symptoms, step-by-step procedures, and remarks concerning seemingly every type of possible interference or disruption to the lunar module. The front cover has notations in an unknown hand along the top and bottom, reading, “LMS Copy, Do Not Remove.” Manual is held together by three binder rings. In fine condition, with toning to edges and expected wear from use (heaviest to back cover); manual pages remain exceptionally clean and crisp. Starting Bid $200
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99. Apollo LM Transparencies. Original NASA/Grumman Apollo Lunar Module Transgraphic brochure printed in the mid-1960s in Germany. This brochure measures 8 x 10 and features eight clear acetate pages with detailed color illustrations of the Lunar Module (LM), showing 118 numbered components which are identified by a legend on the trailing end paper. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
101. Julius Caesar Crater Relief Sculpture Map. Julius Caesar Crater and Ariadaeus Rille relief sculpture map, manufactured by the Aero Service Corporation, 4.75 x 4.75 x .5, set on a square wooden base, 6.25 x 6.25 x .75, with a plaque reading, “22.500 square miles, Scale: Horizontal 1:2,186,000, Horizontal to Vertical 1:3, Source: ACIC LAC Chart 60, Julius Caesar.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
Set of four 1969 Fisher space pens
100. Collection of Four Original 1969 Fisher Space Pens. Uncommon set of four 1969 Fisher
space pens, the original brand of ballpoint pens used during the early years of the Apollo program, each measuring 5˝ long and housed in an original illustrated 5 x 1.75 presentation box with accompanying two-sided informational insert and order form. Pens are individually engraved with the name of an astronaut, including: Neil A. Armstrong, Michael Collins, Charles Conrad, and Alan Bean. In overall fine condition, with two boxes bearing initials indicating the name on the pen. Capable of withstanding extreme temperatures and the gravity-free void of space, these durable Fisher writing pens were also used by Russian cosmonauts aboard three Soyuz flights from 1968–69. An exceptional set of Fisher space pens, the very brand that made note-taking in outer space a reality. Starting Bid $200
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APOLLO 1
Magnificently rare oversized Apollo 1 crew portrait
104. Apollo 1 Oversized Signed Photograph. Exceptional color 14 x 11 high-quality heavy paperstock photo of the Apollo 1 crew in their blue flight suits, signed in thin felt tip by all three: “Edward H. White II,” “Gus Grissom,” and “Roger Chaffee.” In fine condition, with minimal professional restorations comprised of smoothed light creases (most noticeably a diagonal crease unobtrusively passing through Grissom’s eyes) and a few repaired tiny edge tears. The stock of this photo is a light, finely textured paper seemingly excised from a coffee table book, poster, or large program. Fully signed Apollo 1 photos are very scarce to begin with, and oversized versions are virtually impossible to find. As an extremely appealing uninscribed example, this is a superior piece and one of the great rarities in space collecting. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $1000
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Poignant tribute to the lost Apollo astronauts 105. Apollo 1 Tribute Multi-signed Stamp Image.
Print of a stamp design honoring the deceased Apollo 1 astronauts by artist Bob Drinon, 11.25 x 8.5, signed on the borders in various inks by an impressive array of 15 astronauts, including: Neil Armstrong, Jack Swigert, Gene Cernan, John Glenn, Alan Shepard, Harrison Schmitt, and Ron Evans. The Shepard signature in the upper border is secretarial and the remaining signatures are autopen. Also signed in the lower right of the image in pencil by the artist. Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 16.75 x 14. In very good condition, with scattered creases, many signatures faded a few shades light, and an irregular spot affecting Shepard’s authentic signature. A wonderful piece incorporating a quote from Tennyson’s Ulysses, “Come, my friends, ‘Tis not too late to seek a newer world.” The Leon Ford Collection. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $300
Wendt’s ‘From the Earth to the Moon’ script 106. Guenter Wendt’s ‘From the Earth to the Moon’ Production Draft Script.
Guenter Wendt’s production draft of the script for ‘From the Earth to the Moon,’ a 1998 TV miniseries on HBO, consisting of a thick 11.75 x 11.5 x 3.5 binder filled with drafts for eight episodes, each approximately 60 pages. Wendt makes a few changes throughout the first and second scripts, generally crossing out dialogue or making brief factual corrections. The majority of his emendations come in the draft for the second episode, entitled “The Fire,” portraying the Apollo 1 disaster. On the reverse of one sheet, he writes: “Smoke was generated by the burning foam! Ed. W.’s O2 hose was disconnected & he most likely was conscious.” He also notes that there was not a bolt where the script called for one. A page inserted in the front of the binder featuring the series logo is signed by Wendt, in full: “From my collection—My actual production draft copy of the HBO mini-movie series of ‘From the Earth to the Moon,’ Guenter F. Wendt, Mercury-Gemini-Apollo Pad Leader.” Heavy haloing to Wendt’s writing on the cover page and some foxing to the binder itself, otherwise fine condition. In the final series, the second episode was simply titled ‘Apollo One,’ rather than ‘The Fire’ like this draft. It was a highly successful project, winning three Emmys and a Golden Globe. A fantastic piece bridging the realities of spaceflight with popular culture. Precertified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200 Wendt’s Apollo 1 disaster notes www.RRAuction.com
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Schirra: “No doubt it helped me win my Emmy for those live space TV shows!”
107. Wally Schirra’s Apollo 7 Flown ‘Goody’ Comb. Flown metal comb personally-owned and -used by Schirra during the Apollo 7 mission, measuring 5 x 1, manufactured by Goody. Presented in a 3.5 x 11.5 display. In fine condition, with general marks and scratches from use. Accompanied by a signed letter of provenance from Schirra, in part: “This is my Goody comb that I used during the flight of Apollo 7 during October 11 through 22, 1968. It was part of my personal hygiene kit carried on Apollo 7. The comb was important to have while preparing for our several television broadcasts from the spacecraft. No doubt it helped me win my Emmy for those live space TV shows!” Although Schirra retired from NASA after the Apollo 7 flight, he continued to work in space show business—for later Apollo missions, he served as a consultant to CBS News and Walter Cronkite to co-anchor the network’s coverage of the seven moon landing missions. An extremely desirable personal piece with an entertaining background story. Starting Bid $200
108. Jack Swigert’s Apollo 7 Flown Robbins Medal. Flown Apollo 7 Robbins
medal, approximately 1˝ in diameter, with a raised design on the face featuring the mission insignia. The reverse of the sterling silver medal is engraved with the launch date, “Oct. 11. 1968,” and serial number, “232.” Medal is encapsulated in a plastic NGC holder and desirably graded MS67, also noting that it originates from the collection of Jack Swigert. Condition is mint state. Initially designed as a special keepsake for lunar module pilot Walt Cunningham to take aboard the Apollo 7, the Robbins medallion soon popularized amongst NASA astronauts, becoming a well-known carryon for all successive missions. A desirable piece from the first manned Apollo mission—the one that started the Robbins tradition. Starting Bid $200
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“This Beta cloth flew with me on Apollo 7” 109. Walt Cunningham’s Apollo 7 Flown Beta Cloth Emblem.
Flown 9 x 9 swatch of Beta cloth bearing a 3.5˝ diameter mission insignia in the center, signed and flight-certified at the bottom in black ink, “This Beta cloth flew with me on Apollo 7, October 11–22, 1968. Walt Cunningham, Apollo 7.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a signed certificate of authenticity from Cunningham, in part: “This beta cloth emblem is from my personal collection of memorabilia from my Astronaut career…This beta cloth patch flew 4,500,000 miles with me on the first manned Apollo mission, October 11–12, 1968.” Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
110. Walt Cunningham’s Apollo 7 Flown Patch. Flown
embroidered Apollo 7 mission patch, 4˝ in diameter, signed and flight-certified on the reverse in black felt tip, “Flown on Apollo 7, Walt Cunningham.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a signed certificate of authenticity from Cunningham, in part: “This signed knit patch is from my personal collection of memorabilia from my Astronaut career. On October 11–22, 1968, it flew 4,500,000 miles with me on the first manned Apollo mission—Apollo 7.” Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
111. Apollo 7 Flown Hazel Sekac Star. Small gray cloth star flown aboard the first manned Apollo mission, measuring about .75˝ across, with the initials “HS” penned in the center. Affixed and laminated to a patriotic 3 x 4.75 presentation card, with gold foil on the bottom ‘carved’ with the flight certification (not in the astronauts’ hands): “Flown on ‘Apollo 7,’ for Hazel Sekal, 10.11.68 10.22.68, Wally, Donn, Walt.” In fine condition, with some rippling and noticeable adhesive to edges of the laminate. Hazel Sekac worked at the Kennedy Space Center with the flight simulators, and, as a personal favor to her (and other KSC workers close to the astronauts), the crew of Apollo 7 flew a number of these cloth stars on the flight, inscribed with the initials of the recipients. Starting Bid $200
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114. Apollo 7 Flight Plan. Un-
112. Apollo 7 National Aeronautic Association Certificate.
National Aeronautic Association certificate for the Apollo 7 mission’s world record for greatest mass lifted into orbit, 12 x 15, in part: “The Federation Aeronautique Internationale awards this Certificate of Record to Walter M. Schirra, Jr., R. Walter Cunnigham, Donn F. Eisele, Class K, Greatest Mass Lifted into Earth Orbit, Apollo 7, 11 October 1968, 14,769 Kgs. 32,566 Lbs.” Signed at the conclusion by the association’s president and contest and record board representative, with an embossed gold foil seal affixed to the lower left. In fine condition, with creases to corner tips. Starting Bid $200
bound Apollo 7 flight plan manual entitled “Final Flight Plan, Apollo 7, AS 205/ CSM 101,” approximately 200 pages, 8 x 10.5, September 16, 1968. The plan provides general notes on the mission, a detailed timeline, consumables analysis, and mission activities and detailed test objectives. A notation to the front cover reads, “Mary Bubb, Fairchild.” Housed in a modern three-ring binder. Some foxing and tears to staple holes on the front cover, otherwise fine condition. Mary Bubb was a longtime space program journalist who worked for Fairchild Publications. The Leon Ford Collection. Starting Bid $200
Wally’s 1978 NASA ID badge
113. Schirra and Cunningham Signed Saturn IB Manual. Staple-bound
Saturn IB Flight Manual, 387 pages, 8.25 x 10.75, April 15, 1968, signed on the front cover in black felt tip, “Wally Schirra, Apollo 7 Cdr.,” and “Walt Cunningham, LMP.” The manual is designated as “MSFC-MAN-205,” and provides information on rocket performance, emergencies, stages, instrument unit, ground support interface, mission control monitoring, and mission variables. Housed in a modern three-ring binder with an Apollo decal affixed to the front. In fine condition, with wear to the lower right corner of the manual. The Leon Ford Collection. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
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115. Wally Schirra’s NASA ID Badge. Schirra’s laminated
NASA identification badge for the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, 2.5 x 3.75, circa 1978, featuring an image of him with text below reading, “Schirra, Astronaut.” Two areas on the reverse are filled out in type with his badge number, “A-030,” and name, “Walter J. Schirra, Jr.” Reverse is also stamped with the signature of a security officer at the bottom. In the lower margin the badge is identified as: “JSC Form 334A (June 78).” In fine condition, with expected wear from use. The Leon Ford Collection. Starting Bid $200
APOLLO 8
117. Apollo 8 Signed FDC. Choice
launch day FDC issued by the NASA Manned Spacecraft Center Stamp Club, with an Apollo 8 mission insignia cachet honoring the first manned lunar orbit on Christmas Eve, signed in black felt tip by Frank Borman, James Lovell, and Bill Anders. Also bears a May 5, 1969, postmark from Houston, Texas. In fine condition. Precertified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
119. Frank Borman Signed Photograph.
Choice color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of the famous Apollo 8 ‘Earthrise,’ signed in silver ink, “‘Exploration really is the essence of the human spirit, and to pause, to falter, to turn our back on the quest for knowledge is to perish.’ Frank Borman, Apollo 8 CDR.” In fine condition. A desirable, lengthy quote on this iconic image. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
120. Bill Anders Signed Photograph.
118. Frank Borman Oversized Signed Photograph. Color satin-finish 16 x 20 photo of the rollout for the Saturn V rocket, signed in black felt tip, “The magnificent Saturn V ready for its first flight to the moon!!! Frank Borman, Apollo 8, Commander, Dec. 1968.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
Official color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of the Apollo 8 launch from Kennedy Space Center, signed in-person in black ballpoint, “Anders.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
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123. Apollo 8 Flown Updates Checklist Page. Flown double-
121. Bill Anders Signed Photograph. Official color 10 x 8 NASA lithograph of the iconic ‘earthrise’ image taken by the Apollo 8 crew, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To John, Bill Anders.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
122. Frank Borman Signed Art Plate. Limit-
ed edition Outer Space Exploration Series porcelain art plate, 10.5˝ in diameter, commemorating the Apollo 8 mission, signed in black felt tip along the rim by astronaut Frank Borman. Manufactured by Viletta’s Arts, the plate, numbered 526, features a border and frame in gilt, and images of the spacecraft launch and a view of Earth from above the lunar surface on the canvas, reading above, “Apollo 8,” and below, “In the beginning.” In fine condition, with two strips of adhesive remnants to underside. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
sided checklist page, 5 x 8, removed from the Apollo 8 Updates Checklist book. The unfilled page is headed “Earth Orbit Block Data,” and dated vertically along the left border, November 26, 1968. In fine condition. Accompanying documentation from Space Flori notes that the original Updates Checklist book was the only one of its kind aboard Apollo 8. Starting Bid $200
124. Apollo 8 Flight Plan. Unbound Apollo 8
flight plan manual entitled “Final Flight Plan, Apollo 8, AS-503/CSM-103,” 240 pages, 8 x 10.5, November 22, 1968. The plan provides general notes on the mission, a detailed timeline, consumables analysis, detailed test objectives, and a flight plan summary. Housed in a modern three-ring binder with an Apollo 8 decal affixed to the front. Some foxing and tears to staple holes on the front cover, otherwise fine condition. The Leon Ford Collection. Starting Bid $200
125. Apollo 8 Flown Ablator Plug. Flown fragment of aft ablator
material recovered from the Apollo 8 spacecraft after the mission, encased in a 2.35 x 1.5 x 1.25 Lucite block bearing a plaque at the bottom engraved with mission information. Some toning to the Lucite display and chips or bubbles to the plaque, otherwise fine condition. Starting Bid $200
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APOLLO 9
Rusty’s flown four-leaf clover
126. Rusty Schweickart’s Apollo 9 Flown Four-leaf Clover. Schweickart’s lucky four-leaf clover flown aboard the Apollo 9 mission affixed to an off-white 3 x .75 card using two wrapped pieces of tape, signed and flight certified on the reverse in blue ballpoint, “Flown with me on Apollo 9, Rusty Schweickart.” A message to Schweickart was penned beside the four-leaf clover in another hand: “Good luck to you—God bless you, too!” Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/DNA authentication holder. Scattered soiling and rusty paperclip marks to both sides, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. A highly unusual flown format from the Apollo 9 Lunar Module Pilot. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
“Flown aboard Apollo 9, March 3–13, 1969”
127. Dave Scott’s Apollo 9 Flown Patch. Flown embroidered Apollo 9 mission patch, measuring 3.5˝ in diameter, signed and flight-certified on the reverse in blue felt tip, “Flown aboard Apollo 9, March 3–13, 1969, Dave Scott CMP.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a signed letter of authenticity from Scott, in part: “I hereby certify that the Apollo 9 patch included with this letter was flown aboard Apollo 9, March 3–13, 1969…This Apollo 9 patch has been in my personal collection since we returned from the mission.” Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
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“Scissors in this pouch were flown on Apollo 9, Rusty Schweickart”
128. Rusty Schweickart’s Apollo 9 Flown Scissors and Beta Cloth Pocket and Sheath. Flown scissors and beta cloth pocket
and sheath carried aboard the Apollo 9 mission and used by Lunar Module Pilot Rusty Schweickart. The scissors measure 8.25˝ long and were manufactured by Weck, engraved on the side with the NASA part number, “SDB42100059202,” and serial number, “1005.” The manufacturer’s marks, “Weck U.S.A. Stainless” and “Wexteel,” are engraved on the opposing side. A small swatch of Velcro is affixed near the fulcrum (partially obscuring the first few characters of the part number), and retains its lanyard with snap connector. The beta cloth pouch measures 7 x 9.25 and scissors sheath measures 3 x 8.5, and are attached together with two sewn-on beta straps. It is very rare to have the complete offering of the scissors, lanyard and shin map, and scissors pocket. Both are signed and certified on the front in black felt tip by Schweickart, the pocket reading, “Utility and Scissors Pouches Flown on Apollo 9, Rusty Schweickart, Russell L. Schweickart, Apollo 9 LMP,” and the sheath reading, “Scissors in this pouch were flown on Apollo 9, Rusty Schweickart.” Each pouch bears an identification patch on the reverse, the pocket identified as “Part No. A7L-201047-03, S/N 034, Code Ident 74897,” and the sheath identified as “Part No. A7L-201048-03, S/N 021, Code Ident 74897.” In fine condition, with expected marks and soiling from use. The scissors were kept in a dedicated pocket strapped on top of the legs of the Pressure Suit during launch and transferred to the leg of the in-flight coverall garment once in space. They were primarily used to open food pouches, but had many contingency uses as well. As a pairing of these scissors along with their original flown pouches, this is an exceptional and rarely seen offering. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $1000
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Historically significant Apollo 9 crew log
129. Jim McDivitt’s Apollo 9 Flown Crew Log Book. Extraordinary log book extensively used during the Apollo 9 flight, 5.5 x 8, signed and flight-certified inside the front cover in felt tip, “Flown on Apollo 9, 1st flight of the Lunar Module! Jim McDivitt, CDR,” “Dave Scott, CMP,” and “Rusty Schweickart, LMP.” The book consists of 100 pages (50 individual sheets), with 34 pages filled out in-flight with detailed observations on the performance of the spacecraft, star sightings, photography notes, water and food intake, and other subjects of interest. On the first page of remarks, Dave Scott writes: “Launch seemed like late ignition, bang and decal at 1st stage SII high freq. vibrations at ~6:00.” On the following page, he writes: “Received VHS weak some foreign transmissions 2 way, ‘Green Hornet’…Then some more 2 way, sounded like Chinese.” At 55:00:00, Scott fills out an entire page of remarks, initialed “DRS,” headed “Hatch, Probe, Drogue,” in part: “Hatch works fine, easy to remove and stow except stowage bag too small…Probe—works as advertised…Drogue—most difficult to remove…The entire tunnel clearance goes very well with the exception of the suit hoses which are constantly in the way, pushing the wrong way, twisted, and cumbersome. More flexibility would help…During LM systems with out of plane alignment, the s/c tended to drift into gimbal lock—from all angles and on both sides of the FDAI.” He continues on with some more issues, including: “Window shades do not fit, need screwdriver; Bite size food is crumbly; Water has too much gas, tastes bad!; Not enough velcro in right places; LiOH canisters are not marked; Comm cables too stiff; only two sleeping bags.”
On a page headed “Day 7,” McDivitt writes several notes about their film supply and the photography they have done, listing various film rolls and canisters. At 212:56, Schweickart jots down “Looking at Canis Major,” sketching a diagram of the star constellation below. The astronauts also make several notes about a cabin fan malfunction. The last entry comes at 225:00, reading: “Busy days these last 5. Not like I expected—Enjoyed it.” The 16mm photo log is only briefly filled out, initially documenting the first burn of LM in orbit photos, followed by subjects such as “Sweep across U.S.,” “Northern Australia,” and “Sun glint on ocean.” The is also a sleep lot page where each astronaut documented the length and quality of his sleep, with all getting between three and non hours of sleep per night. On the exercise log, Schweickart notes that he spent twenty minutes exercising and subsequently “Broke Exerciser.” Other pages are filled out with their water and food intake, and the last page is a film summary for the mission. In fine condition, with expected wear and soiling from use. Accompanied a signed certificate of authenticity from McDivitt, in full: “I certify that this Crew Log Book was flown on Apollo 9 and is from my personal collection.” The Apollo 9 mission tested several aspects critical to landing on the moon, including the LM engines, backpack life support systems, navigation systems, and docking maneuvers. This mission proved that the Lunar Module was worthy of manned spaceflight, and included the first manned flight of the LM, the first docking and extraction of a LM, two spacewalks, and the first space docking of two vehicles with an internal crew transfer. A remarkable, copiously annotated piece of space history revealing exceptional details of the Apollo 9 mission. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $2500
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Checklist for closing the CM side hatch 130. Jim McDivitt’s Apollo 9 Flown Cue Card. Flown cue card en-
titled “Hatch Closing,” 5 x 8, signed and flight-certified on the reverse in green felt tip, “Flown aboard Apollo 9, Checklist for closing side hatch of Command Module after the unpressurized exercise of the LMP EVA. Jim McDivitt, CDR.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from the Novaspace ‘Jim McDivitt Garage Sale.’ During the Apollo 9 mission, Dave Scott performed a ‘stand-up’ EVA from the Command Module side hatch on March 6, 1969, for a duration of one hour and one minute. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
Flown electrical piece crucial for monitoring vital signs 131. Jim McDivitt’s Apollo 9 Flown Electrical Biomedical Harness. Flown biomedical harness carried on the Apollo 9 mission,
measuring 26˝ long, consisting of a serial-type cable with a blue fabric sheath attached to a black plastic piece with four rubber-coated wires extending from it, each terminated with a two-prong connector. A similar wire extends from the center of the blue sheath and terminates with a white plug. The black plastic piece is marked with white text: “Cicoil Corp, 526A100, S/N 004.” Presented in a 12 x 12 display. In fine condition, with expected wear from use. Accompanied by a signed letter of provenance from Apollo 9 Commander Jim McDivitt, in full: “I certify that this electrical biomedical harness flew aboard Apollo 9 on that flight from March 3–13, 1969. It is from my personal collection.” This piece would have been worn under the underneath Constant Wear Garment when in the spacecraft or under the Liquid Cooling Garment during EVA to provide crew biotelemetry monitoring of vital signs such as pulse and respiration. A desirable piece of flown equipment essential to ensuring the safety of the Apollo astronauts. Starting Bid $300
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The patron saint of pilots, Our Lady of Loreto 132. Jim McDivitt’s Apollo 9 Flown ‘Our Lady of Loreto’ Medallion. A flown sliver-tone religious medal carried on Apollo
9, measuring 1˝ in diameter, depicting “Our Lady of Loretto [sic]” with text below reading, “Protect my Flight.” The reverse depicts an airplane and is encircled by text reading, “Patroness of Aviators & Air Travelers.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a signed letter of provenance from Jim McDivitt, in full: “I certify that this Our Lady of Loretto [sic] medallion was flown on-board Apollo 9 on her flight in March, 1969. It is from my personal collection.” A different format than typically seen with a fine manned flight association, as Our Lady of Loreto is the patron saint of pilots. Starting Bid $200
133. Jim McDivitt’s Apollo 9 Flown Grumman Tie Clip. Flown silver-tone Grumman tie clip carried on the Apollo 9 mission, measuring 1.75˝ long, engraved with the mission name, “Apollo IX,” and featuring an emblem depicting the Lunar Module on the right side. Presented in a 4 x 4 display. In fine condition. Accompanied by the original Grumman box and a signed letter of provenance from Jim McDivitt, in full: “I certify that this LM tie clasp was flown aboard Apollo 9 and is from my personal collection.” The Lunar Module spacecraft was built for the Apollo program by contractor Grumman Aircraft. Starting Bid $200
Unique Jewish mezuzah flown on Apollo 9 134. Jim McDivitt’s Apollo 9 Flown Necklace.
Flown sterling silver Jewish necklace carried into space on the Apollo 9 mission, with a .75˝ mezuzah charm suspended from the 23˝ long chain. In fine condition. Accompanied by a signed certificate of authenticity from McDivitt, in full: “I certify that this silver Mezuzah necklace was flown onboard Apollo 9 on her flight in March, 1969. It is from my personal collection.” The mezuzah is a parchment inscribed with Hebrew verses from the Torah and contained in a decorative case. While this case is sealed and thus not possible to verify the contents, it would traditionally hold the rolled piece of parchment with the verses of the Shema prayer. The mezuzah is affixed to the doorframe of Jewish homes in order to fulfill the mitzvah, or Biblical commandment, to have the prayer on the doorpost of the house. There were no Jewish astronauts on Apollo, and as far as we can ascertain this is the only known Jewish religious artifact ever to fly on an Apollo mission. A truly remarkable and stunning piece. Starting Bid $200
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135. Jim McDivitt’s Apollo 9 Flown Robbins Medal.
Flown Apollo 9 Robbins medal, approximately 1˝ in diameter, with a raised design on the face featuring the mission insignia. The reverse of the sterling silver medal is engraved with the last names of astronauts James McDivitt, Dave Scott, and Rusty Schweickart, as well as its mission duration, “March 3–13, 1969,” and is serial numbered “132.” Medal is encapsulated in its original plastic NGC holder and graded MS65, also noting that it originates from the collection of James A. McDivitt. Condition is mint state. Accompanied by a signed letter of authenticity from McDivitt stating, in full: “I certify that this Robbins Medallion #132 was flown on Apollo 9 and is from my personal collection.” Starting Bid $200
136. Jim McDivitt’s Apollo 9 LM Test Log Book. McDivitt’s hardcover Lunar Module log book, 4.75 x 6.25, signed inside the front cover in green felt tip, “Jim McDivitt, Apollo 9 CDR.” The first fourteen pages are filled out with the dates, vehicles, times, and descriptions of his training sessions, dated from March 1, 1967, to January 23, 1969. Among the vehicles listed are “LTA 8,” “LM 2,” “LM 3,” “LMS 1,” “LMS 2,” “FMES,” and “LMPS,” with descriptions such as “FLT Control,” “Mission Sim,” “Crew Stowage,” “Alt. Chamber Egress,” and “FRT.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a glossy press photo of McDivitt looking at the log book and a certificate of authenticity from the Novaspace ‘Jim McDivitt Garage Sale.’ Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
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137. Jim McDivitt’s Apollo 9 Training-used Star Chart.
McDivitt’s Apollo 9 training circular star chart, 9.5˝ in diameter, signed on the translucent rotating sleeve in green felt tip, “Used in training, Jim McDivitt.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from the Novaspace ‘Jim McDivitt Garage Sale.’ Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
138. Jim McDivitt’s Apollo Saturn Access Badge. McDivitt’s laminated Apollo/
Saturn access badge, 2.5 x 3.75, filled out in type with his name at the bottom, “J .A. McDivitt.” The pass is filled out to read: “Vehicle Interior: 3, 4,” and “Restricted Areas: All Areas,” with a red label below. In fine condition, with expected wear from use. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from the Novaspace ‘Jim McDivitt Garage Sale.’ The Leon Ford Collection. Starting Bid $200
139. Jim McDivitt’s Flight Suit Name Tag. Black leather
name tag patch, 3 x 2, imprinted in gold with pilot wings and text, “James A. McDivitt, Capt USAF.” Rubbing to some of the gold text, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from the Novaspace ‘Jim McDivitt Garage Sale.’ The Leon Ford Collection. Starting Bid $200
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141. Apollo 9 Signed Photograph. Color
official NASA 10 x 8 lithograph of the Apollo 9 crew posing in their white space suits, signed in green ink by Jim McDivitt and in black felt tip by Dave Scott and Rusty Schweickart. In fine condition. The Leon Ford Collection. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
142. Jim McDivitt Oversized Signed Photograph. Color
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satin-finish 20 x 16 photo of the Apollo 9 command module floating in space, signed in silver ink, “’Gumdrop’ flying solo in earth orbit during Apollo 9! James A. McDivitt, Apollo 9 Commander, 1969.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
Apollo 9 Flight Plan.
Staple-bound Apollo 9 flight plan manual entitled “Apollo 9, Apollo AS504/104/LM-3, Final Flight Plan,” approximately 300 pages, 8 x 10.5, February 3, 1969. The plan provides general notes on the mission, updates on the CSM and LM, a detailed timeline, detailed test objective activities, and a communications plan. Housed in a modern three-ring binder with an Apollo 9 decal affixed to the front. In very good condition, with original blue covers absent and a few tiny edge tears. The Leon Ford Collection. Starting Bid $200
144. Apollo 9 Flown Kapton Foil. Flown Kapton foil insulation swatch, approximately 1 x .75, removed from the top hatch of the Apollo 9 Lunar Module Spider by Schweickart and McDivitt before the Spider was cast off into space. Encased in a limited edition cylindrical 2.75 x 3.25 piece of Lucite cut at an angle for display purposes, numbered 4/200, with an Apollo 9 emblem and certificate of authenticity at the bottom. In fine condition. Originally distributed through the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation and accompanied by a matching certificate of authenticity signed by Rusty Schweickart, certifying that the swatch is a piece from his personal collection. The Leon Ford Collection. Starting Bid $200
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146. Apollo 10 Flown Patch. Flown embroidered Apollo 10 mission
patch, 4 x 4.5, carried onboard the Apollo 10 Lunar Module Snoopy. The patch features “X” embroidered in silver thread, a pair of spacecraft, and the Earth in the background, as well as the last names of the three crew members stitched around the emblem. In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Apollo 10 astronaut Thomas Stafford, in part: “It was carried onboard the Lunar Module ‘Snoopy’ to within 50,000 feet of the Moon’s surface during the Flight of Apollo 10, May 18—26, 1969.” A highly desirable item, and the first orbit-flown Apollo 10 mission patch we have offered. Starting Bid $300
Exceptionally clean Robbins medal “flown in lunar orbit on the Apollo X mission”
147. Tom Stafford’s Apollo 10 Flown Robbins Medal. Flown sterling silver Apollo 10 Robbins Medal, approximately 1.25 x 1.25, with a raised design on the face of the mission insignia and the last names of crew members Tom Stafford, John Young, and Gene Cernan. The reverse of the sterling silver medal is engraved “May 18–26, 1969” and serial numbered “71.” The medal is permanently encased in a cylindrical acrylic display, which is mounted within a metal stand set atop a small wooden base. In fine condition and cleaner than typically seen. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Tom Stafford, which reads, in part: “The silver Robbins medallion…numbered 71 and encased in an acrylic presentation, was flown in lunar orbit on the Apollo X mission…We were the second crew to orbit the Moon, and the first to fly the Lunar Module (LM) in lunar orbit. Gene Cernan and I flew the LM to within 15.6 km (8.4 nautical miles) of the lunar surface.” Also accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation which pictures Stafford with this medal in its display and four contemporary, glossy photos relating to the Apollo 10 mission. A handsomely displayed example of this highly sought-after format. Starting Bid $500
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Flown cocoa package with original paperwork 148. Apollo 10 Flown Cocoa. Flown accordion-style
bottle of cocoa powder carried on Apollo 10, measuring approximately 2.5˝ in diameter and 3.5˝ tall, with labels affixed at the top reading, “Cocoa, 6 oz. hot water, 5-10 minutes” and “Serial No. FBK 450.” A blue Velcro swatch is affixed at the bottom. Includes the original North American Rockwell temporary parts removal tag noting this serial number as one of three cocoa bottles removed, in part: “Part Number V36-5530173, Serial/Lot Number 812, 469, 450, Authority MA 0301-0081,” dated July 23, 1969. In fine condition. Accompanied by a pack of food vacuum-packed in silver foil, with a stained label reading: “Survival Food Packet. This packet contains 2 special food bars. Eat slowly, about 1/2 bar every 3-4 hours.” Flown food packs are rarely found with their original excess tags, making this well-documented piece particularly desirable. Starting Bid $300
149. Apollo 10 Flight Plan Signed by Stafford and Cernan. Staple-
bound Apollo 10 flight plan manual, signed on the front cover in black felt tip, “Gene Cernan, Apollo X LMP” and “Thomas P. Stafford, Cdr. Apollo X.” The manual is entitled “Final Apollo 10 Flight Plan, AS505/CSM-106/LM-4,” 249 pages, 8.25 x 10.75, April 17, 1970. The plan provides a minute-by-minute timeline of the mission, which was the first manned voyage to circle the moon. Housed in a modern three-ring binder with an Apollo 10 decal affixed to the front. In fine condition, with creases near the staple to the upper left corner. The Leon Ford Collection. Precertified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
Massive mission emblem displayed at Goddard Space Flight Center 150. Apollo 10 Oversized Crew Emblem. Large hand-painted Apollo 10 mission emblem on a 32.25 x 36 piece of cut plywood, with several small holes along the gold border for hanging. This well-done depiction of the emblem was originally displayed at the Goddard Space Flight Center Logistics Shipping and Receiving Building. In fine condition. The mission’s emblem, originally designed by Allen Stevens of Rockwell International, depicts the CSM and LM circling the lunar surface with a large Roman numeral “X” in the center. Accompanied by a signed letter of provenance from Apollo 10 Commander Thomas P. Stafford, on his business stationery, which reads: “This super large hand-painted Apollo X mission emblem was displayed at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, during and after the Apollo Program. It along with all the other Apollo mission emblems was located inside Building 16W (Warehouse). The emblems were removed during building modifications in the early 1990’s. I was commander of this flight with Gene Cernan flying with me in our Lunar Module we named Snoopy. Starting Bid $200
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APOLLO 11
From Aldrin’s flown Apollo 11 flight plan, preparing for re-entry
152. Buzz Aldrin’s Apollo 11 Flown MCC Burn Chart Page. Flown checklist page carried on board Apollo 11, labeled “MCC Burn Chart,” page 3-108a, 10.5 x 8, removed from the Apollo 11 Flight Plan, signed and flight-certified in blue ballpoint, “Carried to the Moon on Apollo XI, Buzz Aldrin,” and signed below in blue ballpoint, “Michael Collins.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a signed letter of provenance from Aldrin, in part: “Sheet numbered 3-108a…is part of the entire document that was carried to the Moon in Command Module Columbia on the first lunar landing mission…This sheet is from the detailed timeline section and was located at the beginning of hour 150 in the mission. Page 3-108a has a grid of terms and values associated with the MCC5 or Mid Course Correction engine burn number 5…MCC5 was about an eleven second burn using Columbia’s Reaction Control System thrusters. We fired those engines at 150 hours and 29 minutes into the mission. It was a retrograde maneuver that changed our velocity by some 4.8 feet per second. We did this burn for entry corridor control, which fine-tuned our flight path angle at entry into the earth’s atmosphere.” Accompanied by a printed excerpt from Michael Collins’s book Carrying the Fire referring to the MCC5 burn, a certificate of authenticity for the Collins autograph from Novaspace, and a photocopy of the cover of the flight plan. A fabulous piece from the personal collection of the Lunar Module Pilot that represents a mission-critical maneuver in the successful return of the Apollo 11 astronauts from their intrepid voyage to the lunar surface. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $500
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‘Type 1’ cover from Collins’s personal collection
153. Apollo 11 ‘Type 1’ Insurance Cover. Exceptionally desirable fully crew signed Apollo 11 ‘Type 1’ insurance cover, 6.5 x 3.5, with a color cachet of the moon landing and a July 20, 1969, Houston, Texas, cancellation, signed in blue felt tip by Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, and in black felt tip by Michael Collins. This example is especially coveted as it is certified on the reverse by Command Module Pilot Collins, “This cover, from my personal collection, is for Howard Weinberger. Michael Collins, September 14, 2012.” In very fine condition. The famous insurance covers, produced immediately prior to space missions in order to provide financial security for astronauts’ families in case of disaster, have earned near-legendary status as the ultimate space-related philatelic item. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $500
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Premier moon landing insurance for CMP Collins
154. Apollo 11 ‘Type 2’ Insurance Cover. Very scarce Apollo 11 ‘Type 2’ Dow-Unicover insurance cover, 6.5 x 3.5, with a cachet honoring the three crew members and the first step on the moon, signed in blue felt tip by Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins. The cover is desirably certified on the reverse, “This insurance cover from my personal collection is for Howard Weinberger. Michael Collins.” In fine condition. Signed prior to launch in order to provide financial security for astronauts’ families, insurance covers are some of the most highly sought-after space collectibles, particularly from the first moon mission. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $500
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Highly desirable uninscribed Apollo 11 crew litho
155. Apollo 11 Signed Photograph. Choice uninscribed official color 10 x 8 NASA lithograph of the Apollo 11 crew posing in their white space suits against a lunar background, signed in blue felt tip by Neil Armstrong, in black felt tip by Buzz Aldrin, and in blue ballpoint by Michael Collins. In fine condition, with a couple trivial bends to background. Apollo 11 uninscribed photos represent one of the most coveted prizes of space autograph collecting, with this being a particularly appealing example. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $500
Scarce crew-signed perspective of Aldrin’s moonwalk 156. Apollo 11 Signed Photograph. Exceptional color vintage glossy 7 x 7.25 double-weight photo of Aldrin on the moon’s surface, with the lunar module and American flag in the background, signed in black felt tip by Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins. In fine condition, with neatly trimmed edges. An uncommon and uninscribed image of NASA’s landmark moment. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $500
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The first four moonwalkers 157. Apollo 11 and 12 Signed Collage Image.
An apparently handmade color 8.25 x 10.75 collage featuring images of moonwalkers and a newspaper headline set against a lunar map background, signed in blue ballpoint by Neil Armstrong, black ink by Buzz Aldrin and Alan Bean, and blue ink by Charles Conrad. Some light contrast to signatures against the busy background, otherwise fine condition. An interesting and infrequently seen combination of the first men to walk on the moon. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $300
Apollo 11’s 20th anniversary 158. Apollo 11 Signed 20th Anniversary Booklet. Magazine-
style booklet produced for the 20th anniversary of Apollo 11, entitled “The First Lunar Landing: As Told by The Astronauts,” 24 pages, 9 x 12, signed on the front cover in black ballpoint by Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins. A NASA name tag is also affixed to the lower right of the cover. In very good condition, with some scattered foxing to the front cover (affecting part of Collins’s signature), more substantial foxing to back cover, a bit of skipping to Collins’s signature, and aforementioned affixed name tag. An uncommon and desirable format commemorating the first lunar landing, fully signed by the pioneering crew. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $500
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159. Neil Armstrong Signed Photograph. Choice official color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of Armstrong in his white space suit, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition. A near pristine, boldly signed and uninscribed example. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $300
Oversized example of Armstrong’s iconic photograph 160. Neil Armstrong Oversized Signed Photograph. Official color 11 x 14 NASA lithograph of
the famous image of Buzz Aldrin taken by Armstrong on the lunar surface, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “Best Wishes to Dr. John Dorman—Neil Armstong.” Light scattered creases and slight haloing to the inscription and signature, otherwise fine condition. A boldly inscribed large-format version of this classic Apollo 11 image. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $300
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Virtually pristine Armstrong litho 161. Neil Armstrong Signed Lithograph. Limited edition 19 x 29 lithograph of Armstrong in his flight suit prior to the Apollo 11 mission, numbered 873/1000, signed in pencil. Also signed in pencil by the artist, Paul Calle, beneath his pre-printed signature. Housed inside a 19.25 x 29.25 presentation folder with an affixed label reading “Neil Armstrong by Paul Calle” and imprinted along the bottom, “National Air and Space Museum for the Charles A. Lindbergh Memorial Fund.” Also included is the uncommon 19 x 10 printed description picturing a photograph captioned “Paul Calle and Neil Armstrong sign the prints at the National Air and Space Museum on December 23, 1976.” In fine condition. This highly desirable, virtually pristine item is the only individual print edition that Armstrong signed. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $300
162. Neil Armstrong and Others Signed NAHF Enshrinee Book.
Signed book: National Aviation Hall of Fame Enshrinee Album. First edition. Dayton, OH: National Aviation Hall of Fame, 1984. Hardcover with dust jacket, 9 x 11.25, 230 pages. Signed and inscribed on the front pastedown and first free end page by Neil Armstrong, John Young, Bob Rushworth, Bob Hoover, Scott Crossfield, and William J. Knight. Some mild soiling to signed pages and small tears and rubbing to dust jacket, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a program for the 1988 induction ceremony. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
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“Molded From An Actual Apollo Rotation Control” 164. Michael Collins Signed Apollo CM Hand Control Model. A model of the Apollo Command Module rotation controller handle, measuring 4.5˝ tall, signed on the side in gold ink by Michael Collins. The controller is mounted on a 5 x 7 solid walnut base and bears two engraved plaques, reading, “Apollo Control Handle Molded From An Actual Apollo Rotation Control,” and “Signed By Apollo 11 Command Module Pilot Michael Collins.” In fine condition. An appealing and beautifully signed presentation of this exacting CM hand controller replica. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
165. Michael Collins Watercolor Painting. Original watercolor painting of a rocky inlet, entitled ‘The Boilermaker,’ 15.75 x 11.75, accomplished by the Apollo 11 CMP and signed in black ink, “Michael Collins II ’09.” Matted and framed to an overall size of 21.5 x 17.5. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Novaspace. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
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166. Michael Collins Signed Photograph. Official color 8 x
10 NASA lithograph of Collins in his white space suit, signed in blue ink, “Mike Collins.” In fine condition. The Leon Ford Collection. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
169. Buzz Aldrin Oversized Signed Photograph. Impres-
sive oversized color satin-finish 11 x 14 photo of Buzz Aldrin on the lunar surface, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
167. Buzz Aldrin and Charlie Duke Limited Edition Print. Color 20 x 16 limited edition photo paper print of Aldrin on the lunar surface, numbered 50/99, commemorating “The First Words Ever Spoken” from the moon, signed in black felt tip by the two astronauts who made the exchange between the moon and mission control: “‘Contact Light, OK, Engine Stop,’ Buzz Aldrin, Apollo XI Lunar Module Pilot,” and “‘We copy you down, Eagle,’ Charles M. Duke, Jr., Apollo XI Lunar Landing ‘Capcom.’” In fine condition, with trivial creasing to right edge. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
170. Buzz Aldrin Oversized Signed Photograph. Remarkable satin-finish 19.75 x 16 photo of Aldrin’s bootprint on the lunar surface, signed in blue felt tip, “First lunar landing, foot print, Buzz Aldrin, Apollo XI, July 20, 1969.” In very fine condition. An iconic image further enhanced by its lengthy inscription and uncommonly large format. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
171. Buzz Aldrin Signed Photograph.
168. Buzz Aldrin and John Meigs Signed Print. Limited edition
print, 11 x 15.75, depicting the launch of Apollo 11, entitled ‘Go Apollo 11,’ numbered 216/250, signed in pencil, “Buzz Aldrin, Apollo XI.” Also signed in pencil by the artist, John Meigs. Matted and framed to an overall size of 16.25 x 21.25. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
Official color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of Aldrin posing in his white space suit, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition. A boldly signed and uninscribed example. The Leon Ford Collection. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
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172. Buzz Aldrin Signed Photograph. Color satin-
finish 8 x 10 photo of Aldrin making his way down the lunar module ladder, signed in silver ink, “The Eagle has Landed, Buzz Aldrin, Apollo XI.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
173. Buzz Aldrin Signed Photograph.
Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Aldrin walking towards the American flag on the lunar surface, signed in silver ink, “July 20, 1969 AD, Buzz Aldrin, Apollo XI.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
175. Collection of Three Apollo 11 Items.
174. Buzz Aldrin Signed Magazine. Special edition of Life magazine celebrating the successful Apollo 11 mission, 10.25 x 13.75, issued on August 10, 1969, signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Aldrin. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
Collection of three Apollo 11 items, including: a flown .5 x .5 swatch of Kapton polymide tape-insulation from the external conical heat shield of the Apollo 11 Command Module Columbia. Affixed to an 8.5 x 11 informational presentation, hand-signed by Ken Havekotte, stating that it was removed after splashdown by O. W. Nasse, who was assigned to the Apollo 11 post landing and safety recovery team; color glossy postcard of Aldrin walking on the lunar surface near the American flag, 5.75 x 4.25, signed in blue felt tip, “Buzz Aldrin”; and an MFA medallion, 1.25˝ in diameter, with a raised design of Aldrin on the moon, the landing date, and Armstrong’s iconic quote, “The Eagle Has Landed.” The engraved reverse indicates that the “Medallion contains metal from spacecrafts Columbia and Eagle, that took Astronauts Armstrong, Aldrin and Collins on their historic Apollo 11 mission that resulted in the first landing of man on the Moon.” In overall fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
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176. Buzz Aldrin Signed Manual. The Apollo Spacecraft, A Chronology, Volume I, 8 x 10.25, printed by NASA in 1969, 269 pages, signed on the front cover in blue ink by Aldrin. Pencil notation on front cover reads, “C. H. Bell.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
177. Buzz Aldrin Signed Stowage List. Reprint of the Apollo
11 Stowage List, 11 x 8.5, signed on the front cover in black felt tip, “Buzz Aldrin, Apollo XI.” In fine condition. The Leon Ford Collection. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
178. Buzz Aldrin Signed Preliminary Science Report. Apollo 11 Preliminary Science Report, issued by NASA’s Scientific and Information Division, 8 x 10.5, 204 pages, signed on the front cover in blue ink by Aldrin. Report is full of photos and explanations of the mission, and is stamped on the front cover “NASA SP-214.” In fine condition, with a couple trivial spots to cover, as well as some mild handling wear. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
179 . Buzz Aldrin Signed Mission Analyzer. Apollo 11 Mission
Analyzer Guidance and Navigation rotating circular cardstock chart made by Raytheon in 1969, measuring 9.5˝ in diameter, signed in blue felt tip by Aldrin. Light toning, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
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Collins’s extensively used slide rule
181. Michael Collins’s Slide Rule. Michael Collins’s personally-owned and -used ‘Log Log Duplex Decitrig’ slide rule manufactured by Keuffel and Esser, model N4081-3, measuring 12.5˝ long and 1.5˝ wide, engraved on the side with a copyright date of 1947 and serial number of 500116. Includes the original brown leather case and instruction manual. The slide rule shows extensive use, with cracked plastic to the slide mechanism, soiling, and toning. Keuffel and Esser was a premiere maker of drafting supplies, slide rules, and similar instruments, and this model of slide rule was one of its most popular products and a mainstay of students and engineers from the 1930s through the 1960s. This instrument was clearly well-used by Collins throughout his long career that brought him to the moon. Pilots were trained to use slide rules in flight school, and astronauts carried them during spaceflight for making routine calculations or in case of emergency. A desirable personal item from the Apollo 11 astronaut. Starting Bid $300
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Seven-foot-long original AP teletype of the Apollo 11 moon landing 182. Apollo 11 Original APprinted Teletype Roll. Rare
original Associated Press teletype roll regarding the Apollo 11 lunar landing, one page, 8.5 x 82, headed at the top, “URGENT, News Directors (Bureaus) the Houston Broadcast Center is taking over the main wire for moon-walk coverage. Bureaus should not break the circuit,” with the bulletin continuing, in part: “The moon astronauts have started to de-pressurize their lunar lander cabin. They are venting the oxygen from the small cabin into the near vacuum of the lunar atmosphere… Cabin de-pressurization aboard the lunar module has been completed and astronaut Neil Armstrong is about to open the hatch…After the oxygen was vented from the cabin, Aldrin said: ‘Let me see if it will open now.’ Armstrong was to be the first to emerge from the lander…A near-vacuum prevails on the lunar surface. At precisely 10:39 P.M., the astronauts said the ‘hatch is coming open.’ Armstrong will back out of the cabin and find his footing on the nine-step ladder…Apollo Commander Neil Armstrong has started down the ladder of the L–M and a picture flashed from the moon at 10:53 P.M. (EDT)…Flash, Armstrong steps onto the moon…So far, Armstrong said, he was finding no trouble in walking around…After saying ‘One small step,’ Armstrong added the words: ‘one giant leap for mankind.’” Presented in a custom-made presentation display case. In very good condition, with tape-repaired separations, scattered toning, creases, and folds, two small affixed labels and remnants from a removed third, and scattered small edge tears. A truly historic and sought-after item representative of a moment that captivated the entire country. Starting Bid $200
184. Apollo 11 Flown Coldplate Fragment. Flown
183. Apollo 11 Flown Ablative Plug. Flown ablative plug removed from the Command Module Columbia after splashdown by O. W. Nasse, who was assigned to the Apollo 11 post landing and safety recovery team. Plug measures .5˝ long and is accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Ken Havekotte. In fine condition. The Leon Ford Collection. Starting Bid $200
triangular coldplate metal fragment used to shield the Apollo 11 Command Module Columbia as it carried the crew to and from the moon, approximately 1.75 x .75, encased in a 3.25 x 5 x 1.5 block of Lucite engraved with the mission information. In fine condition. The Leon Ford Collection. Starting Bid $200
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185. Apollo 11 Flown Kapton Foil. Flown
swatch of silver-colored Kapton foil from the skin of the Apollo 11 Command Module Columbia, approximately .5 x .5. Encased in a limited edition cylindrical 2.5 x 2.75 piece of Lucite cut at an angle for display purposes, numbered 6/50, with an Apollo 11 emblem and certificate of authenticity from Ken Havekotte at the bottom. In fine condition. An attractively presented flown piece from the most collectible of Apollo missions. The Leon Ford Collection. Starting Bid $200
187. Apollo 11 Oversized Beta Cloth Emblem. Uncom-
mon oversized 14 x 14 swatch of Beta cloth bearing a printed 10˝ diameter Apollo 11 mission emblem in the center. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
30th Anniversary Omega Moon Watch 186. Omega Speedmaster Limited Edition. Limited edition
30th Anniversary Omega Speedmaster Professional Moon Watch, numbered 1195/9999, manufactured by Omega in 1999 to celebrate the anniversary of the first moon landing. The stainless steel case houses a manual-winding Omega chronograph movement, calibre 1866 with rhodium-plated finish. The caseback is stamped with the Apollo 11 mission emblem and engraved with Neil Armstrong’s first words upon landing, “Hello Houston, Tranquility Base here, the Eagle has landed,” as well as the date and time, “July 21, 1969, 02:56 GMT.” Includes the original black leather presentation case, box, certificate of authenticity, instruction and service booklets, and three additional bracelet links. In fine condition, with expected light marks and scratches to band from use. NASA subjected several brands of watches to tests under extreme environmental conditions before determining which would be issued to their astronauts—they were subjected to environmental conditions ranging from 0 to 200 °F, tested under 95% humidity for ten days at a time, exposed to high acceleration and shock forces, and experienced severe air pressures and vibrations. After about three years of this extreme testing the evaluation concluded in March 1965 with the selection of the Speedmaster, which survived the tests while remaining largely within 5 seconds per day rate. The Omega Speedmaster Moon Watch has gone on to become one of the most iconic timepieces ever created and is intimately associated with the Apollo program. A highly desirable limited edition watch representing NASA’s crowning achievement of landing a man on the moon. The Leon Ford Collection. Starting Bid $200
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189. Apollo 11 Photography Indexes. Set of four lunar pho-
188. Apollo 11 Press Kit. Original and complete unbound Apollo 11 press kit, 8.25 x 10.5, 250 pages, providing very detailed information and diagrams related to the first moonwalks. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
tography index maps, each measuring 58 x 10.5 and folded to 7.75 x 10.5, bound into their original blue cardstock folder labeled: “Apollo Mission 11, Photography Indexes, October 1969.” Each map is designated with a specific purpose: “Targets of Opportunity-70 mm (Color),” “Targets of Opportunity-70 mm (B&W),” “Targets of Opportunity-70 mm (B&W),” and “Sequence Photography-16 mm (Color).” In fine condition. The Leon Ford Collection. Starting Bid $200
190. Apollo 11 Manned Flight Awareness Medallion. Apollo 11 Manned Flight Awareness medal, 1.25˝ diameter, featuring a depiction of Buzz Aldrin looking at the American flag on the lunar surface. The reverse has raised text reading: “This Medallion contains metal from spacecrafts Columbia and Eagle, that took Astronauts Armstrong, Aldrin and Collins on their historic Apollo 11 mission that resulted in the first landing of man on the Moon.” Presented in a 2.75 x 3.75 plastic case with a mat reading: “Apollo 11 Medallion, For your contribution to the United States Space Program.” Also includes a certificate, dated November 4, 1971, presenting the Apollo 11 medallion to Dorothy P. Bennett. In overall fine condition. The Leon Ford Collection. Starting Bid $200
191. Buzz Aldrin’s Honorary Seton Hall Doctorate. Honorary doctorate degree in Humanities presented to Aldrin by Seton Hall University in South Orange, New Jersey, on May 23, 1970. Degree measures 12 x 9.75 and was presented to Aldrin as a “Humanitatum Doctoris, Honoris Causa.” Housed in the original presentation folder. In fine condition, with some wear to presentation folder. Starting Bid $200
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APOLLO 12 “Flown to the Moon aboard Apollo XII CM Yankee Clipper”
193. Richard Gordon’s Apollo 12 Flown Beta Cloth Data Card Bag. Large flown beta cloth data card bag carried on Apollo 12, 10 x
12.25, signed and flight-certified in black felt tip, “Flown to the Moon aboard Apollo XII CM Yankee Clipper, November 1969, Richard Gordon CMP.” The bag has a beta cloth flap with snap closure and a patch on the front labeled: “P/N SEB 32100025-301, S/N 1015.” A notation by Alan Bean on the upper portion also reads, “Unused Cards & Data.” In fine condition, with expected scattered marks from use. Accompanied by a Novaspace certificate of authenticity signed by Gordon, stating that the bag is from his personal collection. A fantastic flown item directly from the Command Module Pilot’s collection. The Leon Ford Collection. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $300
Gordon’s NASA-issued Apollo flight suit 194. Richard Gordon’s Apollo-era Flight Suit. Richard Gordon’s mustard-
color rough cotton Apollo-era NASA flight suit with an official ‘meatball’ patch on the right breast and a leather name patch reading “Dick Gordon, NASA-MSC” affixed with Velcro over the left breast. The Kings Point manufacturer’s tag is sewn into the collar area, with a small identification tag below, “Richard Gordon.” The suit exhibits typical wear from use. Accompanied by a signed certificate of authenticity from Gordon, in full: “I hereby certify that this Apollo Era Flight Suit is from my personal collection.” A fabulous Apollo item with excellent provenance from the astronaut himself. The Leon Ford Collection. Starting Bid $300
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The third man to walk on the moon returns— “My Apollo XII recovery flight suit” 195. Charles Conrad’s Apollo 12 Recovery Suit. Charles Conrad’s blue flight suit worn during
recovery following the Apollo 12 mission, with an Apollo 12 mission patch on the right breast and an official NASA ‘meatball’ patch on the left, signed below in black felt tip, “My Apollo XII recovery flight suit, Splashdown-Recovery, Charles Conrad, Jr., Cdr. Apollo XII.” The original Land Mfg. Co. Flite Wear tag is sewn into the collar area, labeled “Conrad” on a small white tag below. Expected wear and soiling from use, otherwise fine condition. Lasting from November 14 to November 24, 1969, the Apollo 12 crew of Conrad, Alan Bean, and Richard Gordon returned to Earth in the Command Module Yankee Clipper with a splashdown east of American Samoa. Wearing these blue flight suits, they were soon recovered by the USS Hornet. An absolutely fantastic piece— worn at the conclusion of the Apollo 12 mission—with direct astronaut provenance. The Leon Ford Collection. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $300
“Given to me by my good friend, Alan Bean” 196. Walt Cunningham’s Apollo 12 Flown Patch.
Flown embroidered Apollo 12 mission patch, 4˝ in diameter, signed and flight-certified on the reverse in black felt tip, “Flown to the Moon on Apollo 12. From my personal collection. Walt Cunningham, Apollo 7.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a signed certificate of authenticity from Cunningham, in part: “This flown Apollo 12 patch was given to me by my good friend, Alan Bean, Apollo 12 LMP…The patch has been continuously in my possession since that time.” An uncommon and desirable example of a flown artifact given by one Apollo astronaut to another. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
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197. Apollo 12 Flown Tie Tack. Flown gold-tone tie tack pin carried on the Apollo 12 mission, approximately .75˝ in diameter, depicting
an American flag against a lunar background. Raised text on the reverse reads: “Flown to the moon by an intrepid crew, Apollo XII, November 1969, Conrad-Gordon-Bean.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
Flown with Conrad, Gordon, and Bean 198. Apollo 12 Flown Trans Lunar Injection Checklist. Flown single-sided
Trans Lunar Injection (TLI) checklist used on board the Apollo 12 mission, 2.5 x 9.5, listing steps and checks necessary to prepare for the translunar injection, with several check marks and a few in-flight notations by Lunar Module Pilot Alan Bean. Three small Velcro swatches are affixed to the reverse. In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of provenance signed by Apollo 12 CMP Richard Gordon and LMP Alan Bean, in full: “Flown with Conrad, Gordon, and Bean aboard Yankee Clipper to the Moon, November, 1969. Trans Lunar (TLI) Checklist used just prior to transposition and docking to extract the Lunar Module from the Saturn IVB, With LMP notations.” The Leon Ford Collection. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $300
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“Official insurance cover from my personal collection” 199. Apollo 12 ‘Type 1’ Insurance Cover. Apollo 12 ‘Type 1’ insurance cover with a mission emblem cachet with navy wings underneath, signed in black felt tip by Charles Conrad, Dick Gordon, and Alan Bean. Desirably certified as an insurance cover by LMP Bean in black felt tip on the reverse, “Official insurance cover from my personal collection. Alan Bean.” In fine condition. A fantastic item with ideal provenance from the mission’s Lunar Module Pilot. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
‘Type 4’ cover from Bean 200. Apollo 12 ‘Type 4’ Insurance Cover. Apollo 12 ‘Type 4’ insurance cover with emblem cachet honoring the crew and lunar landing, signed in black felt tip by Charles Conrad, Dick Gordon, and Alan Bean. Desirably certified as an insurance cover by LMP Bean in black felt tip on the reverse, “Insurance cover from my personal collection. Alan Bean, Apollo 12 LMP.” In fine condition. A fantastic fully signed cover from the crew of the second lunar landing. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
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201. Apollo 12 Signed Photograph. Official color 8 x 10
NASA lithograph of the Apollo 12 crew in their space suits, signed in black felt tip by Charles Conrad, Dick Gordon, and Alan Bean. In fine condition. The Leon Ford Collection. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
202. Alan Bean’s Signed and Used Paint Brush. Alan Bean‘s personally-owned and -used paint brush, approximately 13˝ long, signed on the handle in black ink by Bean. Nicely matted and framed with a photo of Bean on the lunar surface, an Apollo 12 patch, and a small descriptive plaque to an overall size of 18.75 x 23.25. In fine condition, with expected paint to the brush consistent with use. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Novaspace which reads, in part: “This brush was used by Apollo 12 astronaut/artist Alan Bean in the execution of several of his paintings. The used brushes are inspected by the artist, and signed on the shaft.” Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
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203. Alan Bean Oversized Signed Photograph. Impressive
color satin-finish 16 x 20 photo of Bean holding onto the ladder of the lunar module, signed in blue felt tip, “Stepping into the ocean of storms for 26 hours of great lunar exploration, Alan Bean, Apollo 12 LMP, November 19, 1969.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
206. Richard Gordon Signed Apollo 12 Flight Plan. Staple-
204. Alan Bean Signed Saturn V Manual. Saturn V Flight Manual SA-507, 231 pages, 8.25 x 10.75, October 5, 1969, signed on the title page in black ink, “Alan Bean, Apollo 12.” The manual is designated as “MSFC-MAN-507,” and provides diagrams, schematics, and information on rocket performance, emergencies, stages, instrument unit, ground support interface, mission control monitoring, and mission variables. Housed in a modern three-ring binder. In very good to fine condition, with foxing, creasing, and soiling to covers, but interior pages are neat and clean. The Leon Ford Collection. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
bound Apollo 12 flight plan manual, signed on the front cover in black felt tip, “Richard Gordon, Apollo XII CMP” and “Ed Gibson, Capcom Apollo 12, Science Pilot Skylab III.” The manual is entitled “Final Apollo 12 Flight Plan, AS-507/CSM-108/LM-6,” 255 pages, 8 x 10.5, October 15, 1969. The plan provides general flight plan notes, mission objectives, detailed timeline, abbreviated timeline, and alternate missions. Housed in a modern three-ring binder with an Apollo 12 decal affixed to the front. A central vertical crease to the cover passing through the signatures, and creasing to the upper left corner, otherwise fine condition. The Leon Ford Collection. Precertified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
207. RIchard Gordon Signed Apollo 12 Replica Operations Checklist. Lim-
ited edition replica Apollo 12 Operations Checklist, numbered 48/50, 6 x 8, signed on the front cover in black ballpoint, “Richard Gordon, CMP.” The back cover also bears a label signed by the artist, Linda Gordon, Richard’s wife. In fine condition. The Leon Ford Collection. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
205. Apollo 12 Signed Book. Signed book:
The Apollo Spacecraft: A Chronology Volume I. Washington, DC: NASA, 1969. Softcover, 8 x 10.25, 269 pages. Signed on the title page by Charles Conrad, Alan Bean, and Richard Gordon, each adding his flight assignment and mission. In fine condition, with a few stray ink marks to front cover and some mild toning to back cover. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
208. Charles Conrad Signed Beta Cloth Emblem. A 9 x 9
swatch of Beta cloth bearing a 3˝ diameter Apollo 12 mission insignia in the center, signed in black felt tip, “This Apollo XII Beta cloth suit patch came from my personal collection. Charles Conrad, Jr., Cdr. Apollo XII, 2nd Lunar Landing.” Some fading and light haloing to ink, otherwise fine condition. The Leon Ford Collection. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
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209. Charles Conrad Collection of Three Items. Collection of three items related to or signed by Conrad, including: a display
of the four Skylab patches presented to Conrad by Leland F. Belew, featuring an engraved plaque reading, “To Charles F. Conrad, Jr., In Appreciation of Your contribution in Establishing the First Manned Orbital Laboratory Designed to Study the Sun, the Earth, and Man Himself,” framed to an overall size of 13.5 x 17.5; a metal image of the Lunar Landing Training Vehicle with facsimile signatures of several astronauts in the lower border, affixed to a 11.75 x 11.75 wooden plaque, signed in the upper left in black felt tip by Conrad; and an enormous glossy 21.5 x 27.5 photo of Conrad in red sunglasses, signed in black felt tip and matted to an overall size of 24.5 x 30.5. In overall very good to fine condition, with several scratches to the metal image and some irregular adhesion to both black felt tip signatures. The Leon Ford Collection. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
210. Alan Shepard and Pete Conrad Signed Leave Request. Partly-printed DS, twice-signed “C. Conrad,
Jr.,” one page, 8 x 5.25, October 15, 1968. An Officer Leave Request and Authorization form directed to the “8th Naval District” by “Commander Charles Conrad, Jr.,” who requests a regular two-day leave of absence to “Providence, R. I.” Conrad signs twice at the conclusion, giving both time and date for departure, “0800, 10/17/1968,” and return, “0800, 10/19/1968.” Countersigned and approved by senior board member, “Alan Shepard, Capt. USN.” Removably corner-mounted to an 8.5 x 11 presentation sheet bearing images of Conrad, Shepard, and the Apollo 12 mission insignia, and noting that the leave request is from “the personal space collection of Astronaut Charles Conrad, Jr.” In fine condition, with a pair of filing holes to upper edge. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
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APOLLO 13 Destined for the moon on the third lunar landing mission 212. Apollo 13 Flown Lunar Surface Map Signed by Lovell and Haise. Incredible
flown lunar map page removed from the Apollo 13 LM Lunar Surface Maps book originally presented to George Colton by the mission’s prime crew, 10.5 x 8, signed in black felt tip in the center, “James Lovell, Apollo 13 CDR” and “Fred Haise, Apollo 13 LMP.” In fine condition. Accompanied by two certificates of authenticity, and a photocopied packet of the Apollo 13 stowage list, showing the inclusion of the LM Lunar Surface Maps book as item number ‘0114.13.’ Colton was the book manager for lunar graphics used on the Apollo 13 mission, an assignment which ultimately never reached its objective of landing on the moon. Although never utilized by the crew, Apollo 13 lunar map pages remain highly sought-after and poignant reminders of NASA’s resiliency. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
213. Apollo 13 Flown Flag. Desirable
flown National Aeronautics and Space Council flag carried on the Apollo 13 mission, 5.75 x 3.75, affixed to a 9.25 x 9 presentation certificate with a calligraphic description reading, “This flag was carried around the moon aboard The Apollo 13 Spacecraft, April 11–17, 1970, LovellHaise-Swigert,” signed below in black ink by the three crew members, James Lovell, Fred Haise, and Jack Swigert. Mounted with a matted color 7.75 x 9.75 photo of the liftoff, also signed in black felt tip by Lovell, “Apollo 13 Launch, So far, so good. James Lovell, CDR Apollo 13.” Framed to an overall size of 11.5 x 22. Show-through from adhesive to reverse of the certificate and portions of Lovell’s signature on the photo a bit faded, otherwise fine condition. The Leon Ford Collection. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
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Unique flown patch from Lovell’s safari getaway in Mozambique
214. James Lovell’s Apollo 13 Flown Patch. Flown embroidered Mozambique Safrique patch, 3˝ in diameter, signed and flight-certified on the reverse in silver ink, “Flown on board Apollo 13 S/C, 11–17 Apr. 1970, James Lovell, CDR.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a signed certificate of authenticity from Lovell, in full: “This Mozambique Patch was flown on board the Apollo 13 Command Module Odyssey during its flight around the moon April 11–17, 1970. It was stored in the Commander’s Personal Preference Kit. The patch would have remained in Odyssey had we landed on the moon.” This is an interesting patch as it relates to Lovell’s own hobbies. He was a safari and big game enthusiast and visited Safrique, the largest hunting safari organization in central Mozambique, on multiple occasions for hunting and safari excursions. Several other astronauts, including Stu Roosa, Charlie Duke, and Deke Slayton visited Safrique as well, where they hunted and relaxed with their families. An unusual and highly personal patch flown in Lovell’s PPK during the infamous Apollo 13 mission. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
“Flown to the Moon on Apollo 13” 215. James Lovell’s Apollo 13 Flown Beta Cloth Insignia.
Flown circular 5˝ diameter swatch of Beta cloth bearing a 3.5˝ diameter mission insignia in the center, signed and flight-certified around the emblem in black ink, “Flown to the Moon on Apollo 13, April 11–17, 1970, James Lovell.” Double-matted to an overall size of 9 x 9. A pre-printed certificate of authenticity from Lovell is affixed to the reverse of the mat, stating that it was one of 450 patches listed in the Commander’s Personal Preference kit, and located in pouch part number SEB32100025-301, serial number 1016. In fine condition. A wonderful example desirably certified directly on the piece by the Apollo 13 commander. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
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Swigert’s Apollo 13 training suit
216. Jack Swigert’s Apollo 13 Training Suit. Jack Swigert’s mustard-color Apollo 13 NASA training suit bearing an Apollo 13 mission patch on the right sleeve, official NASA ‘meatball’ logo patch on the right breast, and Velcro area for his identification tag on the left breast. The original tag is sewn into the collar area, reading: “Coveralls, Flying, Mens, Durette Gold, Type CWU/P, NAS 9-13717 MIL-C83141, Size 40R, Anti-Cold Insulated Clothing, Inc.” Includes a color 13.25 x 10.25 photo of Earth affixed to its original 18.5 x 15.5 mount, signed and inscribed on the mount in black felt tip, “To Jimmy, my good and kind friend who has helped me see the beautiful things. Sincerest wishes, Jack Swigert,” adding below the image, “Apollo 13, April 11–17, 1970.” Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 26.5 x 23.5. In fine condition, with light toning to edges of the photo. Suit is in fine condition, with expected wear from use and the hand-notated size on the tag very light but legible. Accompanied by a letter of provenance in which the consignor notes that her father Dr. Charles James, affectionately known as ‘Jimmy James,’ was one of Swigert’s close friends and received this training suit along with the warmly inscribed photo as gifts from the astronaut.Starting Bid $300
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Haise’s Apollo-era training suit 217. Fred Haise NASA Training Suit. Blue
Apollo-era NASA flight suit given to a high school friend of Haise’s son, with an official NASA ‘meatball’ logo patch on the right breast. The original Land Mfg. Co. Flite Wear tag is sewn into the collar area, with a size of “40, Short” indicated on a small white tag below. Also includes an 18 x 14 print of an illustrated portrayal of Haise, signed and inscribed to the recipient of the flight suit in black ink, “To John—Thanks for being such a good friend for our son Fred. Best Wishes, Fred W. Haise.” The suit is in fine condition, with general wear and a red mark to one shoulder; the print is in very good condition, with an overall block of toning and scattered creases. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the original recipient, in part: “While attending Clear Lake High School from 1972–1976 I became good friends with Fred T. Haise. I went to Fred’s house in El Lago, Texas quite often after school as our friendship grew…I found out his dad was Fred Haise Jr., the astronaut from Apollo 13…I actually got to go see Fred’s dad train in the flight simulator at NASA as he prepared for the testing of the space shuttle’s first flight off of NASA’s 747 jet...Fred T. Haise gave me one of his dad’s training suits that I’ve had now for over 38 years.” Starting Bid $300
Sought-after Apollo 13 insurance cover 218. Apollo 13 Signed Insurance Cover. Apollo
13 ‘Type 2’ insurance cover, 6.5 x 3.5, with a cachet featuring the mission emblem with the astronauts’ names and an astronaut pin printed underneath, bearing an April 11, 1970, Kennedy Space Center postmark, signed in black felt tip by original crew members James Lovell, Ken Mattingly, and Fred Haise. In fine condition. Apollo 13 printed one of the smallest numbers of insurance covers, which are especially desirable today given the near-tragic spacecraft failure. The Leon Ford Collection. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
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219. James Lovell and Fred Haise Signed Apollo 13 Flight Plan.
Staple-bound Apollo 13 flight plan manual, signed on the front cover in black felt tip by James Lovell and Fred Haise. The manual is entitled “Apollo 13 Flight Plan, AS-508/CSM-107/LM-7,” 265 pages, 8 x 10.5, March 16, 1970. The plan provides general notes on the mission, mission objectives, a detailed timeline, consumables analysis, abbreviated timeline, and alternate mission timelines. Housed in a modern three-ring binder. Some mild toning, a couple areas of slight surface loss to the front cover (trivially affecting a letter in Haise’s signature and the printed date), and a small tear to one binding hole, otherwise fine condition. Highly desirable even unsigned, this is a sought-after format boasting the autographs from both the Commander and Lunar Module Pilot of the famous mission. The Leon Ford Collection. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
220. James Lovell’s Apollo 13 Franklin Mint Medallion. Unflown Apollo 13 sterling silver medallion struck by the Franklin
Mint, approximately 1.5˝ in diameter, with a raised design of the mission insignia on the face and depictions of the Odyssey and Aquarius spacecraft encircled by the original astronauts’ names on the reverse. The medal is serial numbered “0015” and stamped “Sterling” on the edge. Toning to the reverse, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a signed letter of provenance from Apollo 13 Commander Jim Lovell, in part: “I hereby certify that this Apollo 13 sterling silver Franklin Mint medal #0015…is one of the 200 original specimens that were made for me to take aboard the mission…This medal is from my personal collection and has been in my possession since the mission.” The Leon Ford Collection. Starting Bid $200
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221. Apollo 13 Signed 40th Anniversary Wine Bottle. Sealed limited edition bottle of table wine commemorating the 40th anniversary of Apollo 13, numbered 4/13, signed in silver ink along the glass and labels by eleven, including: astronauts James Lovell, Fred Haise, Jack Lousma, Joe Kerwin, and Alan Bean; flight directors Gerry Griffin and Milton Windler; flight controllers Ed Fendell, Jerry Bostick, and Sy Liebergot; and Pad Leader Guenter Wendt. Vinified and bottled by Davenport Orchards and Vineyards, the bottle was presented and signed at the mission anniversary ceremony held at the Kansas Cosmosphere and Space Center on April 16–17, 2010. Housed in a 4 x 12 x 4 storage box with foam padding for base and neck. In fine condition, with slight smudging and brushing to some signatures. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from the Kansas Cosmosphere. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
222. Collection of Seven Apollo 13 Flown Shims. Collection of seven flown main hatch shims from the Apollo 13 Command Module, each 2.5 x 2.5 with a one-inch diameter hole in the center and four smaller holes at the corners, removed from the spacecraft after splashdown and recovery. Two bear stenciled part numbers, “V36553019, 165-67NC” and “V36-553019, 340-67-NC.” The five others are unnumbered, but all seven bear matching affixed “NC 14” inspection labels. In overall fine condition, with various marks and scratches. Accompanied by the original temporary parts removal tag from North American Rockwell Corporation, noted at the bottom, “Apollo 13,” for “Part Number: V36-553019 Shims; Authority MAO 301-0080 ‘A’ Chg Unit 108.” Starting Bid $200
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223. Apollo 13 Flown Couch Fabric. Flown swatch of fabric from the backing material of the astronauts’ couches inside the Apollo 13 Command Module, approximately 1 x .5. Encased in a limited edition cylindrical 2.75 x 3.25 piece of Lucite cut at an angle for display purposes, numbered 4/200, with an Apollo 13 emblem and certificate of authenticity at the bottom stating that the swatch originates from the personal collection of Fred Haise. In fine condition. Originally distributed through the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation. The Leon Ford Collection. Starting Bid $200
224. Apollo 13 Flown Parachute Material. Flown
swatches of four different types of parachute material cut from one of the three ringsail main parachutes that slowed the Command Module Odyssey during its descent into the Pacific Ocean upon returning from the Apollo 13 mission, encapsulated in square plastic sleeves and affixed to an 8.5 x 11 certificate of authenticity from Ken Havekotte. In fine condition. The Leon Ford Collection. Starting Bid $200
226. Apollo 13 Mission Control Signed Photograph. Satin-
finish 10 x 8 photo of mission control celebrating the safe return of the Apollo 13 crew, signed in black felt tip by Gerry Griffin, Gene Kranz, and Glynn Lunney. In very fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
228. James Lovell Signed Photograph.
Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Lovell in his white space suit next to a globe model of the moon, signed in blue felt tip, “Houston we have a problem, James Lovell, Apollo 13.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
229. James Lovell Signed Photograph. Color satin-finish
10 x 8 photo of the damaged Apollo 13 service module floating in space, signed in silver ink, “’Houston, we’ve had a problem. A main B Bus undervolt,’ James Lovell, Apollo 13 CDR.” In fine condition. A poignant image further enhanced by Lovell’s wonderful inscription. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
227. Apollo 13 Return Ceremony Signed Photograph.
Uncommon glossy second-generation 10 x 8 NASA photo of the Apollo 13 return celebration at Houston’s Manned Spacecraft Center, signed along the top in various ink types, “James Lovell, Apollo 13,” “Sy Liebergot, Apollo 13 EECOM,” “Fred Haise, Apollo 13 LMP,” “Glynn Lunney, Black Flight—A–13,” “Eugene F. Kranz, ‘White’ Flight,” “Gerry Griffin, Flight Director, Apollo 13,” and “Milton Windler, Maroon Flight, Apollo 13.” In fine condition, a small tear to upper edge. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
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230. Fred Haise Signed Photograph.
232. Gene Kranz Signed Photograph.
Official color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of the Apollo 13 liftoff, humorously signed in black felt tip, “The beginning of NASA’s most successful failure—the launch of Apollo 13! Fred Haise, LMP 1970.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
Satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Kranz with a concentrated look on his face, signed in blue felt tip, “Tough & Competent, Gene Kranz, Flight.” In very fine condition. Precertified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
231. Gene Kranz Signed Photograph. Glossy 10 x 8 photo of the Apollo 13 capsule, signed in the lower border in black felt tip, “‘Solve the problem. Lets not make it any worse by guessing!’ 4/13/70, Gene Kranz.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
233. Gene Kranz Signed Photograph. Official color glossy 10 x 8 double-weight ‘red-numbered’ NASA photo of the Apollo 13 mission control room moments after the safe return of the crew, signed in black felt tip, “’Failure is not an option!’ Gene Kranz, Flight Director.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
234. Collection of Two Apollo 13 Signed Items. Two Apollo 13 items: an
official color NASA 8.25 x 11 lithograph of the Apollo 13 rollout at Kennedy Space Center, signed and inscribed in black ink, “To Kenneth Havekotte, Best Wishes, Jack Swigert”; and an Apollo 13 launch day postal cover with a stamped cachet honoring the US Navy Recovery Force signed in various ink types by James Lovell, Fred Haise, and Jack Swigert. Trivial scattered surface creasing and irregular ink adhesion to the inscription and signature on the photo, otherwise overall fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
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APOLLO 14
Used for nine hours in the Fra Mauro Highlands
236. Edgar Mitchell’s Apollo 14 Flown Backpack Strap. Remarkable flown Primary Life Support System (PLSS) backpack strap used on the lunar surface by Edgar Mitchell during the Apollo 14 mission, measuring 19˝ long and approximately 3˝ wide, signed and flight-certified in black felt tip, “This lower right backpack strap helped support my ‘PLSS’ during both of my moonwalks: Feb 5–6, 1971. Edgar Mitchell, Apollo 14 LMP.” The strap is made of beta cloth and has a metal hook at one end, snap in the middle, and patch on the right side stenciled “E. M. [E]R.” In fine condition, with some staining to the unsigned side of the strap. Accompanied by a signed letter of provenance from Mitchell, in part: “This document certifies that the accompanying PLSS Backpack Strap was flown to the lunar surface aboard Antares on February 5 and 6, 1971 and was carried in my personal preference kit during the Apollo 14 mission…Apollo 14 was the first lunar landing devoted primarily to scientific exploration, and completed two periods of surface exploration, each exceeding four and one-half hours. The first was devoted to setting up and activating a telemetry station…The second period of extra-vehicular activity (EVA) was devoted to collecting documented soil and rock samples from nearby Cone Crater.” The PLSS was the backpack-style life support system that enabled astronauts to conduct extra-vehicular activities without being tethered to the life support systems of the spacecraft, allowing for complete freedom of movement. Functions performed by the PLSS include regulating suit pressure, providing breathable oxygen, cooling, two-way voice communication, and telemetry monitoring of vital signs. During Apollo 14 Mitchell set the record for longest lunar surface EVA with a cumulative time of 9 hours and 23 minutes, and would have worn this strap for the entire time—an absolutely amazing and important piece. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $1000
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Mitchell’s safety equipment for the Apollo 14 liftoff
Overhead image of a heel restraint open
237. Edgar Mitchell’s Apollo 14 Flown Heel Restraints. Pair of flown heel restraints carried on the
Apollo 14 mission, each consisting of a metal heel bracket with heavy duty brown Velcro stirrup straps. Parts tags are sewn to the longest strap on each restraint, one reading: “Heel Restraint L.H., BW-1053-001, S/N: 1142, Date of Mfg: 8/21/69, Mfg. by: B. Welson Co.” The other tag reads: “Heel Restraint R.H., BW-1053-002, S/N: 1140, Date of Mfg: 8/21/69, Mfg. by: B. Welson Co.” In overall fine condition, with some light stains to the tags. Accompanied by a signed letter of provenance from Mitchell, in part: “This document certifies that the accompanying set of heel restraints were flown into lunar orbit aboard Kittyhawk on the Apollo 14 mission, which launched from Cape Kennedy on January 31, 1971.” These heel restraints locked the astronauts’ feet in place for safety during liftoff of the Saturn V rocket from Earth. If the astronauts were not tightly restrained in their couches during the launch phase, the violent motion induced from extreme acceleration could result in injury. As an important piece of safety equipment used during the mission that followed the near-disastrous Apollo 13, this pair of restraints is an important and extraordinary artifact of manned spaceflight. Starting Bid $1000
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Dual-certified Lunar Bible housed within a Faberge Egg 238. Edgar Mitchell’s Apollo 14 Lunar Bible Text Fragment.
One of only 32 dualcertified Lunar Bible 50-Page ‘Text-Fragments’ presented in a modern Faberge Egg. The iconic ‘Lunar Bible’ represents the first Bible, the first complete scripture, and indeed the first true book ever The Bible fragment carried by Man to landfall on another celestial world. A complete Lunar Bible contains all 1,245 pages of the King James Bible, and was printed as a ‘Microform’ tablet (the only format possible for flight to the lunar surface). One hundred identical complete copies of the Lunar Bible landed on the Moon during Apollo 14 within the personal ‘PPK’ bag of moonwalker Edgar D. Mitchell, after having been previously flown to the Moon aboard the ill-fated Apollo 13 mission. After the mission, a small number were segmented into both 50-page and 2-page sizes by Reverend John M. Stout to maximize the potential number of recipients. The accompanying 50-page copy is one of only 32-examples that were officially flight-certified by both Mitchell and James W. Stout of the former ‘Apollo Prayer League Governing Committee’ during the ‘Lunar Bible Certification Project’ of 2000 and 2001, and then encapsulated within modern Faberge Eggs. Accompanied by a two-page certificate of authenticity signed by Mitchell and Stout, housed within a nice leather-like presentation folder. This lot is of profound significance not only to the space community as a twice-flown and once-landed lunar artifact, but also to the religious, rare book, and Masonic communities (Edgar Mitchell is a freemason). Several of the 32 copies are already permanently off the market, with an example having been acquired by the State of Georgia for their rare-book holdings, and two more in the personal space collection of Edgar Mitchell and James W. Stout. Another 50-page example is on indefinite loan to the Atlanta Masonic Library and Museum, and more of these precious few Faberge examples may become permanently institutionalized and unavailable to collectors in coming years. You may read ‘The Story of the First Lunar Bible’ at www.LunarBible.com. Starting Bid $500
239. Edgar Mitchell’s Apollo 14 Flown Flag.
Supremely desirable flown American flag, 6.25 x 3.75, signed and flight-certified in black ink by Lunar Module Pilot Edgar Mitchell, “Flown to the moon aboard Kittyhawk, Edgar Mitchell, Apollo 14 LMP.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a signed letter of provenance from Mitchell, in part: “This letter will certify that the accompanying miniature United States flag…was carried into lunar orbit on the Apollo 14 mission, January 31 to February 9, 1971…This flag has remained part of my personal collection since that time.” Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
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240. Edgar Mitchell’s Apollo 14 Flown Louisiana State Flag. Flown Louisiana state flag carried on the Apollo 14 mission, 6 x 4, signed and flight-certified in silver ink by Lunar Module Pilot Edgar Mitchell, “Flown to lunar orbit aboard Kittyhawk, Edgar Mitchell, Apollo 14.” Some skipping or irregular ink adhesion as well as light contrast against the dark blue fabric, and the flag sewn slightly cockeyed, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by two photos of Mitchell signing the flag and a signed letter of provenance from Mitchell, in part: “The accompanying…Louisiana state flag…was indeed carried aboard Kittyhawk in my personal preference kit (PPK) serial number 1104. This is the only Louisiana state flag carried in my PPK.” The Leon Ford Collection. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
241. Edgar Mitchell’s Apollo 14 Flown Patch. Flown embroidered Apollo 14 mis-
sion patch, 4˝ in diameter, signed and flightcertified in blue felt tip, “Flown, EDM, Edgar Mitchell.” In fine condition, with fair contrast to the signature against the dark and busy background. Accompanied by a signed certificate of authenticity from Mitchell, in part: “This certifies that the accompanying Apollo 14 embroidered crew patch (with the letters ‘EDM’ and the word ‘Flown’ inscribed on the back) was carried into lunar orbit aboard the spacecraft Kittyhawk in my personal preference kit (PPK) during the Apollo 14 mission to the moon.” Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
242. Apollo 14 Flown Beta Cloth Emblem Signed by Mitchell.
Flown 9 x 9 swatch of Beta cloth bearing a 4˝ diameter mission insignia in the center, signed and flight-certified in black felt tip, “Flown to the moon on Apollo 14, Edgar Mitchell.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
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Scarce cover—#20/55—flown to the lunar surface on Apollo 14
243. Apollo 14 Flown Cover. Very scarce Apollo 14 postal cover carried to the moon’s surface aboard the Lunar Module Antares, 6.5 x
3.5, numbered 20/55, signed to the right of the cachet in black felt tip by Edgar Mitchell. It also bears a red ink stamp, “Delayed in Quarantine at Lunar Receiving Laboratory, M. S. C. Houston, Texas,” (Apollo 14 flown covers are the only mission besides Apollo 11 to bear this ominous stamp) and postal cancellation of February 26, 1971. The cover is also signed on the right side by the stamp dealers who initially acquired these flown covers from Mitchell. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from noted Italian philatelist Enzo Diena. Apollo 14 was the last mission where all astronauts and items carried into space were quarantined and examined for contamination for two weeks before being released, after which Mitchell had these covers postmarked. An extremely desirable, sought-after example and only the fifth of these rare covers to be offered publicly. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $1000
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Massive component used to analyze Apollo 14’s docking problems 244. Apollo 14 Docking Ring Flange. Command Module dock-
ing ring flange machined from a solid sheet of high grade aluminum alloy, measuring 36 inches in diameter with two concentric sets of bolt holes and is numbered on the outside “V36-316250-31.” A North American Rockwell temporary parts removal tag is tied to the flange and filled out in a technician’s hand. Tag reads: “Part No. V36-31625031 / Serial No: None / Authority: TPS112 Rem 97 / Model Number: Flange Docking Ring / Part No. V36-000003-141 / Serial Number: S/C 110…2/14/72.” In fine condition. The outer set of 55 holes was designed to allow mounting of the flange with the same number of bolts directly to the top of the CM forward tunnel. Two slightly larger holes in line with the CM Z axis allowed placement of two Mild Detonating Fuses (MDF). These MDFs initiated the blast from two semi-circular pyrotechnic charge holders placed between the docking flange and docking ring. Upon the Lunar Module’s return from the Moon’s surface, a final docking with the CSM in lunar orbit occurred to allow crew, lunar rock, and other equipment transfer into the CM. Unneeded flight equipment, including the docking probe, was stowed inside the LM for jettison. The LM with the docking ring attached, was then separated from the CSM by detonating the explosive charge holders. Both the docking ring and probe assembly could be released from the CSM by these same charge holders during a Saturn V launch abort. On January 31, 1971, shortly after the Saturn V’s third stage sent Apollo 14 on the planned trajectory toward the moon, the flight crew experienced difficulty docking the CSM to the LM. Five attempts were made but the docking probe capture latches never engaged to perform a ‘soft dock.’ After almost two hours of delays, and on the sixth attempt, the probe latches finally engaged. Command Module Pilot Stuart Roosa then retracted the probe to allow the 12 large capture latches around the docking ring to engage for the final ‘hard dock’ configuration. This problem seriously threatened the planned lunar landing, so the crew removed and inspected the probe mechanism. Mission Control determined that it would be safe to continue the mission as planned but had the crew return the probe for post flight inspections.
From the NASA MSC 05101 post flight report titled: ‘Apollo 14 Mission Anomaly Report No. 1 - Failure To Achieve Docking Probe Capture Latch Engagement,’ the final conclusions after exhaustive inspections of the docking probe were that ‘the failure to achieve capture-latch engagement has been narrowed to either foreign material restricting the normal function of the capture latch mechanism or jamming of the translation cam.’ Modifications for future flights included using a removable cover for the probe head to minimize foreign contamination during preflight operations, improved cleanliness requirements, and certain probe mechanical modifications. Those post flight inspections included partial disassembly of the docking probe, removal from the Apollo 14 CM of some ten ablative heat shield sections that protected the docking flange and forward hatch during re-entry, and other associated docking components. NASA and the Command Module prime contractor (Rockwell) built a complete test assembly using this unflown flange, two semi-circular charge holders and MDF cartridges, and a docking ring. This allowed the returned flown docking probe to be configured properly for simulated tests to help replicate the actual flight failure. The dark circular smudge and jagged surface between the two concentric sets of bolt holes is exactly where the two semi-circular charge holders were located. This is evidence that a live charge was placed and detonated as part of the test analysis. As part of the National Air and Space Museum’s (NASM) continuing effort to preserve historical artifacts from our nation’s space program, NASM made a request of NASA for this docking flange along with the other test and flown docking components from the Apollo 14 CM. Included is a copy NASA MSC (now JSC) internal paper work (Voucher # 6093-003, page 54 of 60) listing these components with an ART (Artifact) number, description, part and serial numbers (if any), from which spacecraft (S/C number), and value (being cost to the government during the Apollo Program). Hand notations on this sheet indicate all this hardware was transferred to the NASM via number 6341-001, during 1977. A final set of included paperwork copies lists the deaccession of these docking components by NASM (NASM 5809) to a third party which now has free and clear title to these components. Starting Bid $1000
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Flown Robbins medal from Dave Scott’s personal collection
245. Dave Scott’s Apollo 14 Robbins Medal. Flown sterling silver Apollo 14 Robbins medal, approximately 1.5˝ in diameter, with a raised design of the Apollo 14 mission insignia on the face and engraved on the reverse with the launch date of January 31, 1971, moon landing date of February 5, 1971, and return date of February 9, 1971, encircled by the astronauts’ names in raised lettering. The medal is serial numbered “190” on the edge and includes its original matching case. Condition is mint state. Accompanied by a signed letter of provenance from Dave Scott, in part: “I hereby certify that the Apollo 14 silver medallion number ‘190’ included with this letter is from my personal collection and was flown aboard Apollo 14, January 31–February, 1971…the dates of Launch, Landing and Return…were engraved with the actual dates after the mission. Prior to the mission, 303 medallions were struck by Robbins and all were flown on the mission…I specifically requested the Apollo 14 number ‘190’ included with this letter.” Starting Bid $300
246. Apollo Photographic Spot Meter.
An Apollo-era photographic spot meter for taking accurate light readings for camera settings, 5 x 3 x 2.25, stenciled on the top with NASA part numbers: “SEB33100028-203, S/N 1.” Also stenciled “S/C 10” on two sides and a swatch of Velcro is affixed to the bottom. A yellow “1976” label is also affixed to the body. Overall wear from clear use, paint loss to the main lens hood, and various marks and dings, otherwise fine condition. The flight status of this piece is unknown but was possibly associated with Apollo 14 CM Kitty Hawk. Starting Bid $200
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247. Apollo 14 Flown Beta Cloth. Flown beta cloth swatch carried to the lunar surface aboard the
Apollo 14 Command Module Kitty Hawk, approximately .75 x .75. Encased in a limited edition cylindrical 2.75 x 3.25 piece of Lucite cut at an angle for display purposes, numbered 4/200, with an Apollo 14 emblem and certificate of authenticity at the bottom. In fine condition. Originally distributed through the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation and accompanied by a matching certificate of authenticity signed by Edgar Mitchell, certifying that the swatch is a piece from his personal collection. The Leon Ford Collection. Starting Bid $200
249. Apollo 14 Flight Plan. Un-
bound Apollo 14 flight plan manual, “AS-509/CSM-110/ LM-8,” 372 pages, 8 x 10.5, dated twice with the last being January 31, 1971. The manual provides a minute-by-minute timeline for the entire mission. Several ballpoint corrections have been made throughout the flight plan, corresponding with two errata pages at the beginning. Housed in a modern three-ring binder. In fine condition, with light edge creases and toning. The Leon Ford Collection. Starting Bid $200
252. Apollo 14 Photography Indexes. Set of three lunar
photography index maps, each measuring 58 x 14 and folded to 8 x 14, bound into their original blue cardstock folder labeled: “Apollo Mission 14, Lunar Photography Indexes, June 1971,” along with a list of contents. Each map is designated with a specific purpose: “16mm Color,” “70mm Color,” and “70mm and 5 inch B/W.” A central horizontal crease and a small stain to the top of the front cover, otherwise fine condition. The Leon Ford Collection. Starting Bid $200
250. Apollo 14 Flown Lunar Safety Line. Flown one-inch long section of lunar surface safety line carried to the surface of the moon during Apollo 14, presented to a NASA employee following the mission. The swatch is laminated to a 3.25 x 2.75 presentation card reading: “Presented in appreciation of your role in Apollo 14’s success. This small portion of the lunar surface safety line was carried by the astronauts on the moon’s surface February 5–6, 1971.” Also includes: an original transmittal letter for the piece bearing pre-printed facsimile signatures of the astronauts; an unsigned official color NASA lithograph of the crew; an Apollo 14 mission insignia decal; and an unrelated spaceflight newspaper. In overall fine condition. The Leon Ford Collection. Starting Bid $200
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253. Edgar Mitchell and Ed Hengeveld Space Covers. Wonderful collection of five
commemorative covers with cachets honoring Apollo 14, all featuring vibrant hand-painted space artwork by Ed Hengeveld, with four also signed by Edgar Mitchell. Includes: a launch day cover signed on the front in blue ballpoint, “Official Crew Cover From Personal Collection, Edgar Mitchell,” with a painting of Mitchell on the lunar surface on the reverse; a cover signed on the front in black felt tip by Mitchell, with a small footprint painting below and a full lunar surface scene painted on the reverse; a launch day cover with a painting of the launch on the front and a painting of the view from the spacecraft’s window on the reverse, signed in black felt tip by Mitchell; a cover with a painting of the module’s landing on the front and full lunar landscape on the reverse, signed below in black felt tip by Mitchell; and an unsigned recovery day cover with a painting of the recovery on the reverse. In overall fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
255. Guenter Wendt’s Apollo 14 Beta Emblem. Wendt’s
254. Alan Shepard Pair of Signed Photographs. Two photos: an official color 10 x 8 NASA lithograph of Shepard posing in his white space suit in front of the Apollo 14 mission insignia, signed in black felt tip, “Best wishes—Alan Shepard”; and a glossy 8 x 10 image of Shepard in his later years, signed in black felt tip. In overall fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
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personally-worn beta cloth patch featuring the Apollo 14 insignia, 4.25 x 3.75, affixed to a letter of provenance signed by Wendt, in full: “This Apollo 14 Beta Cloth patch was the official emblem issued by NASA to wear on my closeout garment during launch preparations for the Apollo/Saturn 509 mission. Apollo 14 was launched on January 31, 1971. The emblem was worn in the White Room at the end of swing arm number 9, which was at the 320 foot level of Launch Complex 39A. I was the pad leader for checkout of the spacecraft and ingress of the astronauts during the countdown of Apollo 14.” In fine condition. Accompanied by an unsigned official glossy NASA photo showing Wendt with the astronauts at Launch Complex 39A before the flight. The Leon Ford Collection. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
APOLLO 15
“Used during launch, mission operations, and on the surface of the Moon during Apollo 15”
257. Dave Scott’s Apollo 15 Lunar Surface-used Scissors. Flown scissors
carried aboard the Apollo 15 mission and used on the lunar surface by Commander David R. Scott, measuring 8.25˝ long, manufactured by Weck. The stainless steel surgical-style scissors are engraved on the side with the NASA part number, “SDB42100059-202,” and serial number, “1028,” with “Weck U.S.A. Stainless.” Three red swatches of Velcro are affixed near the screw. In fine condition, with good spring tension and some adhesive surrounding the Velcro swatches. Accompanied by a signed letter of provenance from Scott, in part: “I hereby certify that the Apollo 15 CDR surgical scissors…are from my personal collection and were used during launch, mission operations, and on the surface of the Moon during Apollo 15…The red Velcro tab identifies the Commander’s scissors to facilitate attachment and stowage. They were located in a pocket strapped onto the leg of my spacesuit (Pressure Garment Assembly) at launch and transferred to the leg of my in-flight coverall garment during cabin operations. The scissors could be used for many different contingency operations in the lunar module on the surface, during EVAs, and during orbital operations. However, the primary use of these scissors on Apollo missions was to open plastic food pouches…These CDR surgical scissors have been in my personal collection since returning to Earth.” A fantastic tool extensively used on the lunar surface by the seventh man to set foot on the moon. Starting Bid $1000
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Pocket and scissors sheath present in the LM and during the first stellar EVA
258. Dave Scott’s Apollo 15 LM Beta Pocket and Scissors Sheath. Flown beta
cloth pocket and scissors sheath carried on the Apollo 15 mission by Commander Dave Scott and present in the lunar module for 3 days, the pocket measuring 7.5 x 10.25 and sheath measuring 3 x 8.25, attached together with two sewn-on beta straps. Both are signed and certified on the front in black felt tip by Scott, the pocket reading, “This pocket was worn on the lunar surface for 3 days, Apollo 15. Dave Scott, Apollo 15 CDR,” and the sheath reading, “This sheath carried scissors for 3 days on the lunar surface during Apollo 15. Dave Scott, Apollo 15 CDR.” Each pouch bears an identification patch on the reverse, the pocket identified as “Part No. A7LB-201155-01, S/N 320, Code Ident. 74897,” and the sheath identified as “Part No. A7LB-201175-01, S/N 320, Code Ident. 74897.” In very good condition, with moderate overall foxing and soiling. Accompanied by a signed letter of provenance from Scott, in part: “I hereby certify that the Apollo 15 Beta-cloth Checklist and Scissors Pocket Assembly is from my personal collection and was used during the first extended scientific exploration of the Moon, at the Hadley Apennine region, July 26–August 7, 1971. This Beta cloth assembly has two pockets. One, made to hold scissors…The other, made to hold a checklist… The assembly was strapped to the leg of my spacesuit during launch and reentry as well as during the lunar landing, and it was available in the Lunar Module during our three days on the moon. It was also available for EVA activities in the event the scissors could be used. This assembly was of particular importance during our return from the Moon to the Earth. During this period the crew performed the first interstellar EVA when the Command Module Pilot (Al Worden) retrieved three large film cassettes from Endeavor’s SIM-Bay…both the Commander and the Lunar Module Pilot were standing by in the depressurized Command Module to retrieve the cassettes as well as to assist the CMP during his ingress into the spacecraft. Should a strap or hook become entangled during this maneuver, the scissors would be used to cut or release the entanglement.” As a rare piece present in the Lunar Module during Apollo 15’s three days on the moon and an item essential to the practicality of the iconic A7LB spacesuit, this is an absolutely remarkable piece. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $1000
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“Used aboard Lunar Rover #1 on the lunar surface at Hadley-Apennine”
259. Dave Scott’s Lunar Surface-used Lunar Rover Map. Extraordinary lunar map used on the surface of the moon, labeled “Hadley Rille, EVA-II, 3 of 3,” one page, 10.5 x 8, signed and certified in black felt tip, “This map was used aboard Lunar Rover #1 on the lunar surface at Hadley-Apennine during Apollo 15, Dave Scott, Apollo 15 CDR.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a signed letter of provenance from Scott, in part: “I hereby certify that the Apollo 15 Lunar Rover ‘Bearing Map’…was carried aboard Lunar Roving Vehicle #1 on the surface of the Moon for three days during Apollo 15…This ‘Bearing Chart Map’…consists of a photo map of a section of the Hadley Apennine regions on the Moon with curves depicting the planned route of LRV traverses during the second of three EVAs on Apollo 15. The Map also includes hand-written notes of crater names and circular notes defining the bearing and distance from the indicated stations back to the Lunar Module (LM) Falcon. This map was used for emergency return to the LM in the event the Lunar Rover was unable to return…This map was mounted on the Rover throughout the three days of surface excursions to be readily available. To expedite recovery and use, this map had been temporarily removed from a book of ‘LM Lunar Surface Maps’ and attached to a Rover post with a large clip. The Map contains traces of lunar dust surface and was exposed to the temperature extremes, radiation, and Solar Wind on the surface of the Moon…This LRV Bearing Map for EVA-II, 3 of 3, has been in my personal collection since returning to Earth.” It was during this second EVA that Dave Scott and Jim Irwin recovered the ‘Genesis Rock,’ a large sample composed primarily of anorthite and formed in the early stages of the solar system, at least four billion years ago. The Apollo 15 mission was also the first to use the lunar rover, which logged a total of 56 miles traveled during the EVAs. An absolutely outstanding and historically significant piece. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $1000
Commander Scott at Spur Crater using the lunar rover’s sighting scope to align it with Earth
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License plate “Carried for three days of space exploration”
260. Dave Scott’s Apollo 15 Lunar Surface License Plate. Flown aluminum ‘lunar
rover license’ plate, 1.3 x 0.8, marked with the registration number “LRV 001,” with “MOON” as the home state, the year 1971, and the NASA and Boeing logos in the corners. Astronaut Dave Scott carried this on all three lunar EVAs, including on the lunar rover. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Dave Scott, stating, in part: “I hereby certify that the miniature metal Lunar Rover license plate, ‘LRV-001,’ measuring 1.3˝ x 0.8˝, included with this letter was carried on Apollo Lunar Rover No. 1 for three days of space exploration during Apollo 15…I carried these license plates in a pocket of my Apollo A7L-B EVA Spacesuit…during our nearly three day stay on the Moon…In commemoration of the first use of the Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV), the first vehicle to be driven on another world, I designed and had produced these small license plate replicas for use as presentation mementos after our mission to the Moon.” In fine condition. This plate, along with others, was prepackaged in a pack smaller than a pack of gum, which was stowed in the left knee pocket of Scott’s space suit before the launch, where it remained until after his return to earth. It was in space for 12 days, 7 hours from launch to splashdown. More importantly, it spent nearly 67 hours on the moon, including 18h 30m of EVAs, and was carried on LRV itself for around 17 miles across the lunar surface. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $500
“This flag was flown aboard the ‘Falcon’ for 3 days on the lunar surface” 261. Dave Scott’s Apollo 15 Lunar Surface American Flag. Highly sought-after flown Ameri-
can flag carried on the Apollo 15 mission, 5.5 x 4, signed and flight-certified in blue ballpoint, “This flag was flown aboard the ‘Falcon’ for 3 days on the lunar surface during Apollo 15, Dave Scott CDR.” In fine condition, with a central vertical fold. Accompanied by a signed letter of provenance from Scott, in part: “I hereby certify that the United States flag…was carried to the surface of the Moon during Apollo 15… carried in my Personal Preference Kit (PPK) aboard the Lunar Module ‘Falcon’…This United States flag has been in my personal collection since returning to Earth.” Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $300
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Scarce Pucci-designed ‘Silver XV’ flown patch 262. Dave Scott’s Apollo 15 Flown Patch. Scarce flown
Apollo 15 mission patch with the addition of an embroidered silver “XV” hallmark near the center, measuring almost 4˝ in diameter, signed and flight-certified on the reverse in blue felt tip, “Flown to the Moon, Dave Scott CDR.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a signed letter of authenticity from Scott, in part: “I hereby certify that the Apollo 15 patch (with silver ‘XV’) included with this letter is from my personal collection and flown in lunar orbit for six days aboard the CSM Endeavor during Apollo 15…This cloth patch…features the Apollo 15 crew insignia designed by Emilo Pucci…the Roman numerals ‘XV’ are embroidered in silver thread on the edges of the crater rims in the center, and the initials of Emilo Pucci (‘EP’) are reproduced as a hallmark in the lower center…This special Apollo 15 patch has been in my personal collection since returning to Earth.” Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $300
Irwin’s PPK carried into lunar orbit 263. Jim Irwin’s Flown Apollo 15 PPK. Jim Irwin’s flown Personal
Preference Kit (PPK) beta cloth bag, 5.75 x 9, carried into lunar orbit aboard the Command Module Endeavor. The PPK has a patch on the front labeled: “Kit, Pilot’s Preference, SEB 12100018-202, S/N 1130, Mfg. NASA MSC 4-70.” In fine condition, with expected scattered marks from use. Originally sold in the 1994 Odyssey sale of Irwin’s estate. Especially scarce, PPKs allowed the Apollo astronauts to carry a limited number of personal items on each manned spacecraft flight. The Leon Ford Collection. Starting Bid $300
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Number 56 of the sought-after ‘Sieger 100’
264. Apollo 15 Flown Sieger Cover. Exceptionally rare Apollo 15 flown Sieger postal cover with a cachet honoring the Apollo 15 mission
insignia, signed at the top in black felt tip, “Landed at Hadley, Moon, July 30, 1971, Dave Scott,” and “Jim Irwin,” and also signed in felt tip in the lower left corner, “Dave Scott,” “Al Worden,” and “Jim Irwin.” On the reverse is the seldom-seen typed and notarized inscription that reads: “This is to certify that this cover was onboard the Falcon at the Hadley-Apennine, Moon, July 30–August 2, 1971,” and is notary stamped and signed Mrs. C. B. Carsey. Her notary raised seal is also applied to the cover. Also on the reverse, in the lower left corner, Sieger’s name, “H. W. Sieger,” is stamped then signed by him below a handwritten serial number, “056.” These flown Apollo 15 covers were constructed of a special lightweight material. In fine condition. Accompanied by the rarely present copy of Die Mondbrief Story; an original 1971 letter from Sieger to a potential client offering a cover for sale, as well as a follow-up letter sending the purchased cover; and the rarely encountered full package of Sieger accompaniments, including, three mailing envelopes; a ‘Decade of Achievement’ presentation booklet with two affixed stamps to interior; and an Apollo 15 “To the Moon” postcard featuring Scott, Worden, and Irwin in their white space suits. An extremely rare Sieger cover made all the more desirable by its associative material. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $1000
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Unique Orville Wright cover carried on Apollo 15
265. Apollo 15 Flown â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Orville Wrightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Signed Cover. One-of-a-kind flown early airmail cover carried on the Apollo 15 mission, 6.5 x 3.5, with a stamped cachet commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Wright Bros. first flight and cancellation of December 17, 1928, signed on the cachet in fountain pen by Orville Wright. Some soiling to the right side, otherwise fine condition. This Orville Wright signed cover is well established as having been carried on Apollo 15 for a friend by Command Module Pilot Al Worden. The cover was originally sold at auction in 2007. An incredible association connecting manned spaceflight with its origin and the missing link for the flown Apollo cover completest. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300
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#3 of 8 exceedingly rare flown ‘Shamrock’ covers
266. Apollo 15 Flown ‘Shamrock’ Cover. Fantastic Apollo 15 flown ‘Shamrock’ cover with cachets of a green shamrock, a small Apollo 15 emblem, and a rendering of the Lunar Rover with two astronauts, signed in black felt tip, “Carried to the moon, Jim Irwin,” and numbered “3” in the lower left corner. In fine condition. Only eight of these covers were flown to the moon, making this a very scarce and highly sought-after piece. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $500
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Remarkable ‘Phases of the Moon’ cover enhanced with notarized certification letter
267. Apollo 15 Flown ‘Phases of the Moon’ Cover. Flown ‘Phases of the Moon’ postal cover,
carried into lunar orbit during the Apollo 15 mission. Cover has an affixed color cachet which shows all 15 phases of the moon, has an August 7, 1971, USS Okinawa postal cancellation, and is signed in the lower left in black felt tip by Dave Scott, Al Worden, and Jim Irwin. Cover is also numbered under the flap, “345,” and initialed by NASA’s general counsel S. Neil Hosenball. In fine condition. One hundred and forty-four of these covers, created by German stamp dealer F. Herrick, were carried in Al Worden’s PPK kit on board the Endeavour during the mission.
Accompanied by a one-page typed notarized certification, signed “Alfred M. Worden,” “David R. Scott,” and “James B. Irwin.” The provenance reads in part: “Postal covers were carried aboard the Apollo 15 Mission, which postal covers were stamped and postmarked at Kennedy Space Center, Florida, on the date of the launch, July 26, 1971, and carried aboard the Apollo 15 Spacecraft during the entire term of the Mission, to include orbit on the moon and were returned to the Earth at the termination of the Mission on August 7, 1971…The postal covers were in the possession of one or more of the undersigned until 1972, at which time they were deposited with the United States Government… The undersigned have this date inspected that Postal Cover bearing NASA Serial No. 345, and aver, affirm and certify that said Postal Cover is a cover which was carried aboard the United States Lunar Mission—Apollo 15.” Also accompanied by a 2012 letter of authenticity from Al Worden, which reads, in part: “The postal cover numbered 345…was flown aboard the Command and Service Module ‘Endeavour’ during the flight of Apollo 15. It was designed and produced by Mr. Herrick and placed on my flight manifest list prior to launch…The ‘Moon Phase Covers’ were not postmarked at Kennedy Space Center before flight because they were stored aboard the spacecraft as part of my Personal Preference Kit (PPK). The accompanying certification is not correct in that regard. They were, however, postmarked after recovery while on board the USS Okinawa.” These unique covers are quite controversial regarding how many were actually produced, believed by many experts to be more than originally indicated. Though a number of similar, purportedly flown covers have come up for sale over the years, the rare notarized certification present with this example is a must for providing rock solid proof of its authenticity. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $300
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Crew-certified lunar surface Sieger cover from Irwin’s estate
268. Apollo 15 Flown Cover. Uncommon Apollo 15 postal cover, 6.5 x 3.75, num-
bered 17 of 400, carried to the lunar surface aboard the Falcon, signed in the lower left corner by crew members Dave Scott, Al Worden, and Jim Irwin. In fine condition. Includes a one-page typed notarized certification, signed “Alfred M. Worden,” “David R. Scott,” and “James B. Irwin.” The provenance reads, in part: “Postal covers were carried aboard the Apollo 15 Mission, which postal covers were stamped and postmarked at Kennedy Space Center, Florida, on the date of the launch, July 26, 1971, and carried aboard the Apollo 15 Spacecraft during the entire term of the Mission, to include landing on the moon and were returned to the Earth at the termination of the Mission on August 7, 1971…The postal covers were in the possession of one or more of the undersigned until 1972, at which time they were deposited with the United States Government…The undersigned have this date inspected Postal Cover No. 17, bearing NASA Serial No. 084, and aver, affirm and certify that said Postal Cover is a cover which was carried aboard the United States Lunar Mission—Apollo 15.” All three crew members have also added their initials to a small correction in the text. Also accompanied by a letter of provenance from Jim Irwin’s widow, Mary Ellen Irwin.. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $500
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Made with flown silver from the storied ‘1715 Spanish Plate Fleet’
269. Dave Scott’s Apollo 15 ‘Spanish Silver’ Robbins Medal. Apollo 15 Robbins medal, approximately 1.5˝ in diameter, with a
raised design of the Apollo 15 mission insignia on the face and engraved on the reverse with the launch date of July 26, 1971, moon landing date of July 30, 1971, and return date of August 7, 1971, encircled by the words “Man’s Flight Through Life Is Sustained by the Power of His Knowledge.” The sterling silver medal is serial numbered “192” on the edge and includes its original matching case. Condition is mint state. Accompanied by a signed letter of provenance from Dave Scott, in part: “I hereby certify that the Apollo 15 medallion number ‘192’ included with this letter is from my personal collection and contains silver from the 1715 Spanish Plate Fleet that was flown aboard Apollo 15, July 26–August 7, 1971……Prior to the mission, 304 medallions were struck…due to spacecraft weight limitations, only 127 medallions were actually carried on the flight. However, in my Personal Preference Kit (PPK) I carried a Spanish silver bar salvaged from the treasure of the Spanish ‘Plate Fleet’ that was destroyed by a hurricane in 1715. After the mission the Robbins Company re-struck the 177 medallions that had not flown and included the flown Spanish silver bar in the mix…Thus the unflown medallions…actually contain this flown Spanish Plate Fleet treasure silver that was carried to the Moon during the mission. This Apollo 15 serial number ‘192’ has been in my personal collection since the mission.” Starting Bid $200
270. Apollo 15 Flown Flag Signed by Al Worden. Flown fabric flag of Barbados carried on board Apollo 15, 6 x 4.25, signed and flight-certified in black ink by Command Module Pilot Al Worden, “Flown to the Moon on Apollo 15, Al Worden CMP.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity signed by Worden, in part: “I hereby certify that this flag from Barbados included with this letter went to the moon aboard Apollo 15 in the spacecraft ‘Endeavour.’ It remained in the command module during the lunar orbit phase of the flight.” Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
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271. Al Worden’s A7L Space Suit Neck Dam Assembly. An A7L Space Suit Neck
Dam Assembly, 10.75 x 9, labeled “Worden” on a gray patch. The component is comprised of a thin metal ring encircling black rubber, which is folded over and stuck together. A white lanyard is attached below Worden’s name patch, with a white plastic snap connector at the end. In very good condition, with the rubber very brittle. Starting Bid $300
272. Al Worden’s Apollo 15 Training Star Chart. Worden’s Apollo 15 training star chart, 7 x 9.25, signed in the border in black felt tip, “I used this chart in training, Al Worden Apollo 15.” The chart is labeled: “Figure 2410.—Stars in the vicinity of Cygnus.” Partially affixed to a same-size card. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
273. Richard Gordon’s Apollo 15 Training-used CM Lunar Orbit Charts. Four of Gordon’s Apollo 15 Command Module training lunar orbit charts, designated as “A,” “B,” “C,” and “D,” each folded to 13 x 7.5, all signed in black felt tip, “‘Used for training,’ Richard Gordon, Apollo 15 BUCDR.” Affixed to the legend of each chart is a “Gordon” label. In overall fine condition. After serving as Command Module Pilot on Apollo 12, Gordon was assigned as Backup Commander of Apollo 15 and used these charts while training. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
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274. Apollo 15 Signed Flight Plan. Staple-bound Apollo 15
flight plan manual, “AS-510/CSM-112/LM-10,” 466 pages, 8 x 10.5, dated four times with the last being September 23, 1969, signed on the front cover in black felt tip and ballpoint by Jim Irwin, Dave Scott, and Al Worden. The plan provides a minute-by-minute timeline for the entire mission, including all three moonwalks. The front cover also bears an official NASA-KSC ink stamp dated July 2, 1971. Housed in a modern three-ring binder. In fine condition. A choice example fully signed by the crew of the scientifically important mission. The Leon Ford Collection. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
275. Dave Scott Signed Apollo 15 Lunar Rover Handbook.
Staple-bound Lunar Roving Vehicle Operations Handbook, 237 pages, 8.5 x 10, noting a basic date of December 4, 1970, and change date of July 7, 1971, signed on the front in black felt tip, “Dave Scott, Apollo 15 CDR.” The manual provides many diagrams, schematics, and procedures regarding the operation of the Lunar Rover. Housed in a modern three-ring binder. Covers absent and tiny tears near the staple, otherwise fine condition. The Leon Ford Collection. Precertified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
276. Dave Scott Panorama Signed Photograph. Impressive color satin-finish 40.25 x 8.5 panoramic photo of Apollo 15 Commander
Dave Scott picking up the Apollo lunar surface drill with Mount Hadley in the background, signed in black felt tip, “Deploying experiments during the first extended scientific exploration of the moon. Dave Scott, Apollo 15 CDR, July 30–Aug 2, 1971.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
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APOLLO 16 Flown Robbins from Apollo 16 Commander Young
277. John Young’s Apollo 16 Flown Robbins Medal. Flown sterling silver Apollo 16 Robbins medal, approximately 1.5˝ in diameter,
with a raised design of the Apollo 16 mission insignia on the face and engraved on the reverse with the launch date of April 16, 1972, moon landing date of April 20, 1972, and return date of April 27, 1972. The medal is serial numbered “96” on the edge. Condition is mint state. Accompanied by a signed letter of provenance from the mission commander John Young, in full: “I hereby certify that Apollo 16 Robbins Medal, serial number 96, was flown to the moon with me aboard Apollo 16 April 16–27, 1972, and has been a part of my personal collection since the mission.” This is the second scarcest medallion in the Robbins Series, with just 98 that were flown. In the hierarchy of desirability, a flown Robbins Medallion from a member of the crew who flew it, is most desirable—especially one is such beautiful condition. Starting Bid $1000
Uncommon insurance cover from Commander Young 278. Apollo 16 ‘Type 1’ Insurance Cover. Apollo
16 ‘Type 1’ insurance cover with a cachet of the mission insignia and two sets of astronaut wings, bearing an April 16, 1972, Kennedy Space Center launch date postmark, signed in blue felt tip by John Young, Charlie Duke, and Ken Mattingly. Uncharacteristically stamped on the reverse, “Original Apollo 16 Insurance Cover, Pre-launch signed on obverse from my personal collection,” signed below in black felt tip by John Young. In fine condition. The majority of Apollo 16 insurance covers are not certified on the reverse like this superior example. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $300
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279. Apollo 16 Flight Plan Signed by Young and Duke.
Staple-bound Apollo 16 flight plan manual, entitled “Apollo 16, April 16 Launch, Final Flight Plan,” 453 pages, 8 x 10.5, March 6, 1972, signed on the front cover in black ballpoint by John Young and in blue ballpoint by Charlie Duke. The plan provides a minute-byminute timeline for the entire mission, from lift-off to splashdown, including all three moon walks. Housed in a modern three-ring binder. In fine condition. The Leon Ford Collection. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
280. John Young Signed Photograph.
Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Young saluting the American flag, with the lunar module and rover in the background, signed in silver ink, “John Young, Apollo 16 CDR.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
281. John Young Signed Photograph.
Color satin-finish 8 x 10 full-length photo of Young posing in his white space suit, with the Apollo 16 mission emblem in the background, signed in thin black felt tip, “John Young, 9th man on the moon, Apollo 16 CDR.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
282. Charlie Duke Oversized Signed Photograph. Color satin-finish 20 x 16 panoramic photo of the Apollo 16 lunar module and rover on the moon’s surface, with the American flag to the far right, signed in black felt tip, “Charlie Duke, Apollo 16 LMP,” who adds, “Apollo 16 spent more than 20 hours exploring the moon. This involved emplacement and activation of scientific equipment and experiments, the collection of nearly 213 pounds of rock and soil samples, and the evaluation and use of rover–2 (our lunar car) over the roughest and blockiest surface yet encountered on the moon.” In very fine condition. An immersing, wide-frame portrayal of the lunar surface, further enhanced by Duke’s wonderfully detailed inscription. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
283. Apollo 16 Flown Pyro System Schematic. Flown
Pyro System schematic section from a data book flown to the moon’s surface aboard the Apollo 16 Lunar Module Orion, approximately 1.25 x 1.5. Encased in a limited edition cylindrical 2.75 x 3.25 piece of Lucite cut at an angle for display purposes, numbered 4/200, with an Apollo 16 emblem and certificate of authenticity at the bottom. In fine condition. Originally distributed through the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation and accompanied by a matching certificate of authenticity signed by Charlie Duke, certifying that the section is a piece from his personal collection. The Leon Ford Collection. Starting Bid $200
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Haise’s KSC training badge—“Apollo 16 Crew” 284. Fred Haise’s Apollo 16 Badge. Fred Haise’s official
laminated badge used during Apollo 16 training, 2.5 x 3.75, with “Apollo 16 Crew” prominently displayed in yellow, and his name printed below, “Fred W. Haise, Jr., Astronaut.” In very good condition, with expected heavy creases and wear from frequent use. Accompanied by a signed letter of provenance from Haise, in part: “With this letter is a laminated badge issued to me during my training for the Apollo 16 mission back in 1972. I was the back-up commander for this flight. The badge permitted access [to] various areas at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida…I served as a consultant during the actual Apollo 16 flight in Mission Control. My training closely paralleled that of the prime crew, so it was natural for me to be in a position to support in the solution of any problems that developed.” As a member of Apollo 13, Haise was also one of few people to have ever experienced and solved serious problems in space, making him an ideal candidate for such a supporting role. A unique and well-used artifact associating two of the Apollo program’s missions to the moon. The Leon Ford Collection. Starting Bid $200
Rare slices of a Lunar Melt-Matrix meteorite 285. Apollo 16 Correlated Meteorite Pieces. Two small
meteorite fragments, one weighing 0.403 grams and the other 0.257 grams, from the very rare, recently classified Northwest Africa 6355 Lunar Melt-Matrix Mingled Breccia meteorite. Presented in a 4 x 4 display. In fine condition. The meteorite material is a mixture of rock fragments and glass from the lunar highlands with chemical composition comparable to soils brought back on Apollo 16; this is one of the only instances where lunar meteorites have been correlated with material from a specific moon mission landing site. Starting Bid $200
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APOLLO 17
Sought-after lunar surface PPK from the last man on the moon
287. Gene Cernan’s Apollo 17 PPK. Gene Cernan’s flown PPK beta cloth bag carried to the moon on Apollo 17, 5.75 x 8.75, signed and flight-certified in black felt tip, “Flown to Lunar Surface, Gene Cernan,” and also signed earlier in slightly faded blue ink, “A-17 to Lunar Surface, EAC.” A patch on the front bears text reading: “Bag, APK, SEC 12100087-301, S/N 1007, Astronaut Kit.” Includes the original test preparation sheet with instructions for removal of the kit upon the Command Module’s return to earth, dated December 21, 1972, listing the matching part number, signed at the conclusion in ballpoint, “Received, Thomas P. Stafford” and “Eugene A. Cernan.” In fine condition, with scattered marks and soiling from use, and the back slit open by Cernan. Accompanied by a signed letter of provenance from Cernan, stating that the PPK was “flown with me to the moon aboard the Apollo 17 mission December 7–19, 1972,” along with a copy of the Apollo 17 stowage list including the corresponding part number, and a packet of information stating that Cernan carried about a dozen items in the kit and believed he had slit the back open to preserve the red wax seal securing the bag at the top. Among the items he carried in this kit were flags and currency he had also carried on Gemini 9 and Apollo 10, an Apollo 17 patch, photographs of his wife and daughter, his mother’s rosary, his wedding ring, and three Apollo 17 gold medallions. PPKs are rarely offered with their original deaccession paperwork—with this sheet in particular signed by a pair of Apollo astronauts—and as an item carried by the last moonwalker, this is an exceptional and historic piece. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $500
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Cernan’s extraordinarily illustrated EVA and experiment checklist 288. Gene Cernan’s Apollo 17 Flown EVA/EXP Checklist.
Amazing CSM EVA/EXP checklist used during the Apollo 17 flight, 6 x 8, stamped with flight certification and signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Gene Cernan. The checklist consists of 166 pages (83 individual sheets), including 27 pages filled out with in-flight writing, much of which remains scientifically relevant today. The highlight of this checklist is undoubtedly the presence of three pages of solar corona observation sketches: one features a large sketch with notations reading, in part: “This act 1 min prior to sunrise at act 5-1 sec prior to s.rise the streamers get much more predominant…radial light & dark lines very faint, unable to see until dark adapted…I think we missed the longest streamers as the red & blue & polarizing seg. ended act 7-10 sec prior to sun rise.” This page is signed twice at the bottom by Cernan, noting that the sketch was done by Ron Evans. The second page of sketches has five different diagrams showing the progression over time, with the first labeled: “Glow—with intensity increasing gradually to center.” The third is labeled: “First sign of definite linear streamers.” The last diagram is labeled: “Glow same but bigger & brighter but streamers now very definite until this time came from from non existence to subtle in nature then just before sunrise quickly sharp.” Also signed twice by Cernan, noting that the sketch was by Evans. The third sketch is by Cernan, showing the moon and labeling “Venus” in the background. These sketches were the basis for the recent 2014 LADEE mission to the moon to solve the observational issues discussed on these pages. In the CM EVA prep section, the crew is instructed to “stow A9 rock bag in A7, close A7,” and several subsequent pages have noticeable lunar dust fingerprints and dusting, most apparent on pages 3-13 and 3-21. The crew’s prep for EVA was so meticulous and complete that nearly every step throughout this section is checked off in pencil. In the experiment section of the checklist is the three-page handwritten record of the ALFMED ‘light flash’ experiment for both the CDR and CMP, and the checklist for the heat flow and convection experiment is filled in with the ‘watch’ and ‘get’ results. This also has the full SIM BAY Experiments checklist, including the famous Lunar Sounder Experiment, mapping and panoramic cameras, and UV Spectrometer experiments.
one of the command service module’s onboard flight data files (FDF) we carried to the Moon and used in lunar orbit during Apollo 17. This one-of-a-kind flown checklist includes, among other details, critical procedure and instruction lists, and chapters on eye experiments, solar corona observations, SIM experiments, and SIM Malfunction procedures, EVA and contingency EVA procedures, and a Real Time Checklist. The solar corona observation sketch pad includes original sketches that I made in lunar orbit, as well as my personal observations of the event.”
The checklist also has a classic ground support ‘gotcha’ joke, with someone writing “This is the beginning, not the end” at the top of the first page, and then adding “This is the end, not the beginning,” at the bottom of the last page. Also stamped with flight certification and signed on the back cover in black felt tip by Gene Cernan. In fine condition. Accompanied by a signed letter of provenance from Cernan, in part: “This lunar orbit flown Apollo 17 CSM EVA/EXP Checklist is
An absolutely spectacular flown and used item, this piece incorporates several highly desirable traits, including: the outlining of several experiments on arguably the most scientifically important Apollo mission; exceedingly rare hand-drawn observation diagrams sketched while in lunar orbit; and the presence of lunar dust fingerprints in the section following the EVA. A truly remarkable piece of space history. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $2500
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“Used at my console during Apollo 17 as a primary resource for coordinating that mission” 289. Gene Kranz’s Apollo 17 Launch Phase Flight Book.
A large binder full of Apollo 17 console-used material utilized by Flight Director Gene Kranz while at his console in Mission Control for the launch phase of the last-ever Apollo mission. The binder is separated into sections labeled “Systems,” “Performance,” “Mission Rules,” “Trajectory,” “Network,” “General,” and “TLI-Go/ No Go.” The best portion of the “Systems” section comprises six pages of hand-colored and -notated schematic diagrams for systems such as “S-IVB Stage Propellant Tanks Pressurization and Venting,” “J-2 Engine Mechanical System Schematic,” “Power Distribution IU,” “S-IV Power,” “Environmental Control System IU/S-IVB,” and “APS.” The section also includes several pages of general typed notes; various documents pertaining to scheduling and timing of procedures during the mission; meeting agendas and memos concerning potential malfunctions; a page of handwritten notes about “Platform Failure,” “LV Grid Fail Indications,” and “LV Accel Failure.” The “Trajectory” section contains two hand-colored graph diagrams headed “FDO Launch Analog,” as well as three manuals entitled “Operational Abort Plan: Apollo 17…Volume I—Launch Phase,” “Apollo Mission Techniques Mission H-2 and Subsequent Launch Phase Aborts,” and “Apollo Mission Techniques Mission H-2 and Subsequent Earth Parking Orbit and Translunar Injection.” Under “General” is a 23-page report entitled “Impact of Night Launch on Apollo 17 Abort Techniques,” which discusses the implications of a night launch and has various diagrams, graphs, and star charts. Various additional memos, procedural lists, and reports are present in this section. The last section has one handwritten page of Kranz’s notes headed “TLI Go/No Go Evaluation.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a signed letter of provenance from Kranz, in part: “The Apollo 17 Flight (Launch Phase) Book with mission materials…is a compilation of information for my personal use as Flight Director. The material included, reflected what I determined most useful to have at my fingertips in order to efficiently and successfully manage those aspects of Apollo 17 that I was responsible for…This material was used at my console during Apollo 17 as a primary resource for coordinating that mission and associated activities during that mission’s launch phase. For my ease of use, this binder has been organized and tabbed, was carried everywhere and kept on top of my console during the actual mission.” Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $500
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Prepared for misfortune in the vacuum of space
290. Gene Cernan’s Apollo 17 Flown Contingency EVT Cue Card. Flown double-sided cue card carried to the lunar surface on
board the Lunar Module Challenger during Apollo 17, 10.5 x 8, signed and flight-certified in the right margin on the reverse in black felt tip, “Flown to the lunar surface aboard Apollo XVII, Eugene A. Cernan.” The card is headed “Contingency EVT (2 OPS),” and provides procedures for the crew to move from the LM to the CM via an extravehicular transfer if the docking or tunnel were to fail. In fine condition. Accompanied by a signed letter of provenance from Cernan, in part: “The Apollo 17 Lunar Module Contingency EVT (2 OPS) cue card would have been used if we had experienced a problem during docking of the Lunar Module and Command Module upon rendezvous after returning from the lunar surface. It provides contingencies in the event that we could not pass through the tunnel from the LM to the CM and outlined rules and procedures in case an EVA was required for us to transfer from the LM to the CM.” Also accompanied by a photo of Cernan with the cue card. An extremely desirable piece flown to the moon and ready to be used in the event of unforeseen circumstances returning home. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $300
292. Gene Cernan’s Signed Apollo 17 Flight Plan. Staple-bound Apollo 17
291. Apollo 17 Signed Photograph. Official NASA color 10 x 8 semi-glossy photo of the Apollo 17 crew in their white space suits, signed in felt tip, “Harrison H. Schmitt,” “Ron Evans,” and “Gene Cernan.” In fine condition. A choice, uninscribed example, which Space expert Ken Havekotte notes was signed preflight. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
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flight plan manual, signed twice on the front cover in black felt tip, “From my personal collection, Gene Cernan” and “Gene Cernan, Apollo XVII.” The manual is entitled “Apollo 17, Final Flight Plan,” 572 pages, 8 x 10.5, October 23, 1972. The plan provides a minute-by-minute timeline for the entire mission, from lift-off to splashdown, including all three moon walks, also providing a schedule for alternative lunar surface mission. Housed in a modern three-ring binder. Toning and light creases and wear to edges, otherwise fine condition. The Leon Ford Collection. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
293. Gene Cernan Signed Sequential Photograph Display. Appealing set
296. Gene Cernan Oversized Signed Photograph. Color
of four glossy photos, 9 x 6 and 6 x 9, showing Cernan flying the Lunar Landing Training Vehicle, all signed in black felt tip by Cernan, who adds a caption to each, including: “A Piece of Cake,” “Here I Go!,” “The Flying Bedstead,” and “To the Moon!” Double-matted and framed with two patches to an overall size of 27.75 x 25. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Novaspace. The Leon Ford Collection. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
satin-finish 20 x 16 photo of Cernan posing on the moon’s surface between the American flag and the lunar rover, signed in black felt tip, “Aim High! Impossible Dreams Do Come True! Gene Cernan, Apollo XVII–CDR, Dec. 1972, ‘Last Man On The Moon.’” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
297. Harrison Schmitt Signed Photograph. Official
color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of Schmitt posing in his white space suit, signed in black felt tip, “To the future! Harrison H. Schmitt, Apollo 17.” In fine condition, with mild surface creasing to upper background. Precertified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
294. Gene Cernan Oversized Signed Photograph. Color
satin-finish 20 x 16 photo of Cernan driving on the moon’s surface, signed in silver ink, “Driving the lunar rover in the Valley of Taurus–Littrow—’No Better Way To Explore The Moon!’ Gene Cernan, Apollo XVII–CDR, Dec. 1972.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
298. Apollo 17 Flown CM Outer Skin. Two small flown
295. Gene Cernan Oversized Signed Photograph. Color satin-finish 20 x 16 photo of Cernan holding the American flag on the moon’s surface, signed in silver ink, “’Setting up the final ‘Lunar Flag’ of the Apollo program—Dec. 11, 1972, Gene Cernan, Apollo XVII–CDR, ‘Last Man on the Moon.’” In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
swatches from the silver-colored outer skin of the Apollo 17 Command Module America, encased in a cylindrical 2.5 x 3 piece of Lucite cut at an angle for display purposes, with an Apollo 17 emblem and certificate of authenticity at the bottom. In fine condition. Originally distributed through the ‘Cernan Corp.’ The Leon Ford Collection. Starting Bid $200
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“Caution Warning System”
300. Skylab Control Panel. An engineering mock-up of Skylab control panel #16, nearly identical to the flight version launched in the Skylab Workshop during May 1973. The panel was located in the central area of the Workshop near the crew quarters section. Panel measures 35 x 15 with controls for two separate systems. Left side of the panel is labeled at the top, “Caution Warning System,” with 20 indicator lights labeled with warnings for fire, low power, and pressure. Lower half of system has two rows of toggle switches for lighting throughout the lab. Right side of panel is labeled “Refrigeration System,” with two selection knobs for display selection, including, “Stowage Freezers,” “Urine Freezer,” and “Water Inlets.” Below the knobs are indicator lights for both the primary and secondary loops, and eight switches for the system pumps along the bottom. Panel retains all of its circuitry and both umbilicals, but is missing the temperature gauge from the upper right. In very good to fine condition, with scattered dings and wear. Accompanied by three paper copy printouts from an internal manual titled ‘Orbital Workshop Operational Nomenclature’ published by McDonnell Douglas Corporation, dated July 1971 and April 1972, which have the exact layout of this panel plus position maps of the exact location in side Skylab. A particularly early design of an important internal system. Starting Bid $1000
301. Paul Weitz’s Skylab 2 Flown Cassette Tape . Flown cassette tape car-
ried into orbit by Paul Weitz on the Skylab 2 (I) mission, signed and flight-certified on the ‘side one’ label, “Flown on Skylab I, Paul Weitz PLT,” and signed on the ‘side two’ label, “From my personal collection, Paul Weitz.” The tape was dubbed with music by Sons of the Pioneers and Johnny Cash on side one, and Johnny Cash and Anne Murray on side two. In fine condition. Accompanied by a signed letter of provenance from Weitz. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
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“Orbited earth 404 times during the 28 day mission”
302. Paul Weitz’s Skylab 2 Flown Mechanical Pencil. Flown metal-bodied mechanical pencil carried into space on the first manned
Skylab mission, measuring 5˝ long, etched with the NASA part number “SEB 1210081-301, S/N 1061.” A small swatch of Velcro is affixed to the top. Presented in a 3.75 x 11.5 display. In fine condition. Accompanied signed letter of provenance from Weitz, in part: “Accompanying this letter is a silver mechanical lead pencil that was flown in space during the first manned Skylab mission during May and June of 1973. It orbited earth 404 times during the 28 day mission. The pencil was utilized to make assorted in-flight notations and has a piece of Velcro at the top to keep the pencil safely stored when not being used.” Also accompanied by a photo of Weitz holding the pencil. A great piece extensively used in space. Starting Bid $200
303. Paul Weitz’s Skylab 2 Flown Utility Bag. Flown beta cloth
utility bag carried on the Skylab 2 (I) mission, 5.75 x 9, signed and flightcertified in black felt tip, “This Beta utility bag was flown on Skylab I and is from my personal collection. Paul Weitz, PLT.” The patch on the front reads, “Utility Bag, P/N SEC 12100087-301, S/N 1004, Mfg by CSD/ MSC, Sept 72.” In fine condition, with expected marks and soiling from use. Accompanied by a letter of provenance signed by Weitz, in full: “Accompanying this letter is a beta cloth utility bag that was flown on the first manned Skylab mission. This bag was utilized to store various items while in space, and I chose to bring it back to Earth upon completion of our mission…it has been in my personal collection since our mission during May and June of 1973.” Also accompanied by a photo of Weitz holding the bag. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
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Lousma’s personal prayer book “used for daily devotions on Skylab II”
304. Jack Lousma’s Skylab 3 Flown Prayer Book. Signed book: Living Psalms and Proverbs. Later printing. Wheaton, IL: Tyndale
House, 1971. Softcover, 4.5 x 6.75, 745 pages. Signed and flight-certified on the first free end page in blue ballpoint, “Flown and read on Skylab II [3], Jack Lousma.” Presented in a gorgeous custom cloth and leather case, also signed inside, “This book was used for daily devotions on Skylab II, July 28–Sept 25, 1973, Jack Lousma, Pilot.” In fine condition. Originates from Lousma’s personal collection and is accompanied by his signed letter of provenance, in part: “It was, and is on Earth, my practice to augment my devotional life by reading and meditating daily on words from the Bible…This book was actually in space longer than I was because it was launched aboard the Skylab Space Station on May 14, 1973 by the Saturn V rocket.” Rarer than mission-used checklists, this is one of the few full books ever flown and returned from space still in private hands. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
“Used aboard Skylab during my 59 day mission in 1973” 305. Jack Lousma’s Skylab 3 Flown Camera Mount Bag. Flown camera mount beta cloth bag carried on the Skylab 3 (II) mission, 6.75 x 8.25, signed and flight-certified in black felt tip, “Used and flown on Skylab II, Jack Lousma.” The patch on the front reads, “16 MM Camera Mount, B8 Launch Offload,” and an interior patch identifies part numbers, “V56-786508-31, 06362 AAK1453.” Expected marks and soiling from use, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of provenance signed by Skylab 3 CMP Jack Lousma, in full: “This is to certify that the accompanying Skylab II (SL-3) Flown Beta Cloth Camera Mount Bag was used aboard Skylab during my 59 day mission in 1973, which was the second manned mission aboard the space station.” A desirable item associated with photography during NASA’s first space station program. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
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306. Jack Lousma’s Skylab 3 Flown Data Acquisition Camera Mount Strap. Flown
Data Acquisition Camera (DAC) mount white cloth strap carried on the Skylab 3 (II) mission, 7.75 x 1, signed and flight-certified in black felt tip, “Used and flown on Skylab II, Jack Lousma.” The black text on the front reads, “DAC MT, B8 LCH, Off Load,” and text on the reverse identifies part numbers, “V56-786551-161, 06362 AAK1204.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of provenance signed by Skylab 3 CMP Jack Lousma, in full: “This is to certify that the accompanying Skylab II (SL-3) Flown Data Acquisition Camera Mount Strap was used aboard Skylab during my 59 day mission in 1973, which was the second manned mission aboard the space station.” A desirable item associated with photography during NASA’s first space station program. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
Skylab III crew-signed ‘accessories’ bag
307. Skylab 4 Flown Accessories Bag.
Large flown Skylab 4 (III) accessories bag, approximately 15.5 x 15, signed in black felt tip by the crew, “Ed Gibson, SPT,” “Jerry Carr, CDR,” and “Bill Pogue, PLT,” and flight-certified in black felt tip by Gibson, “Flown on Skylab III (SL–4), Nov. 16, 1973—Feb. 8, 1974.” Bag is constructed of Beta cloth, with a bottom gusset, 10.25˝ in diameter, two eyelets along the opening and the original brown drawstring. The original sewn-on tag specifies: “Accessories Bag, P/N: SEB13100114–701, S/N: 1060, Mfg. By.: Welson & Co., Date of Mfg.: 11–13–68.” A yellow “Temporary Parts Removal” tag is attached to the drawstring, identifying the bag as “Crew Equipment” and referencing its removal from the Skylab III Command Module ten days after its ocean recovery. In fine condition, with a tiny spot of discoloration. An uncommon and substantial storage bag. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
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308. Bill Pogue’s Skylab 4 Flown Snoopy Decal. Flown
blue Snoopy decal carried on the Skylab mission, measuring .5 x 1, affixed to an 8 x 10 certificate of authenticity describing the history of such decals, signed at the conclusion in black ballpoint, “I certify that the above decal is a space-flown item as described above. Bill Pogue, #11 of 25.” The certificate states that the decals were different colors and used to differentiate property between the astronauts. Nicely framed to an overall size of 13.75 x 15.75. In fine condition. The Leon Ford Collection. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
310. Ed Gibson’s Skylab 4 Bronze Medallion. Unflown Skylab 4 (III) bronze Robbins medallion, approximately 1.5˝ in diameter, with a raised design on the face featuring the mission insignia. The reverse is engraved with the launch date of February 16, 1973, and landing date of February 8, 1974. Includes the original plastic case. Condition is normal. Accompanied by a signed certificate of authenticity from Ed Gibson, in part: “The Space Medallion that accompanies this Certificate is from my personal collection…and it has been in my possession since being acquired immediately after the conclusion of my Skylab III space mission.” Only eighty of these unflown bronze medallions were struck by the Robbins company. The Leon Ford Collection. Starting Bid $200
309. Skylab 4 Flown Robbins Medal. Flown sterling silver Skylab 4 (III) Robbins medal, approximately 1.5 in diameter, with a raised design of the mission insignia on the face and engraved on the reverse with the launch date of November 16, 1973, and return date of February 8, 1974. The medal is serial numbered “18F” on the edge and includes its original matching case. Condition is mint state. The Robbins company only minted 190 of these medallions, of which just 70 were flown. The Leon Ford Collection. Starting Bid $200
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315. Skylab Signed Book.
311. Guenter Wendt’s Skylab Medallion. Manned Flight Awareness medallion, approximately 1.5˝ in diameter, depicting the Skylab space station on one side, with the other reading: “This medallion contains metal that traveled through space on the world’s first space station—the US Skylab—in which astronauts Conrad, Kerwin, Weitz, Bean, Lousma, Garriott, Carr, Gibson and Pogue opened a new era in the uses of space. May 14, 1973–February 8, 1974.” Enclosed in a plastic case. In fine condition. Accompanied by a signed certificate of authenticity from Wendt, in part: “This NASA Manned Flight Awareness medallion inside a plastic display holder was presented to me for my contribution to America’s first orbiting Space Station—Skylab—in 1973.” The Leon Ford Collection. Starting Bid $200
313. Skylab Signed Cover. FDC with a
cachet honoring the Skylab missions, signed in black felt tip and ballpoint by all Skylab astronauts, including: Alan Bean, Charles Conrad, Jack Lousma, Owen Garriott, Joseph Kerwin, Paul Weitz, Jerry Carr, Bill Pogue, and Ed Gibson. In fine condition. The Leon Ford Collection. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
Two identical books, one of which is signed: Skylab Explores the Earth. Washington, DC: NASA, 1977. Hardcover, 9.5 x 11.5, 517 pages. One is signed on the title page in black and blue felt tip by three Skylab astronauts, “Skylab I Photos, Charles Conrad, Jr., CDR,” “Skylab II Photos, Alan Bean, CDR and Crew,” and “Skylab III photos by Jerry Carr & crew, plus 4 EVAs! Nov 1973 to Feb 1974.” In overall very good condition, with a significant vertical crack to the center of the signed book’s front cover. An experienced professional book binder could easily replace the cracked signed book’s cover with the undamaged unsigned book cover. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
316. Skylab Recovered Fragment. Flown fragment of a
Skylab oxygen supply tank recovered in Western Australia after the space station’s fiery reentry in 1979, approximately 1.25 x 1, encased in a pyramidal 3.25 x 4.5 x 3.25 block of Lucite with a Skylab emblem at the bottom. In fine condition. The Leon Ford Collection. Starting Bid $200
314. Collection of Three Skylab Signed Photographs. Collection of three official color 10 x 8 NASA lithographs of the three manned Skylab missions, each signed in black felt tip by the respective prime crew members, including: “Joe Kerwin,” “Charles Conrad,” and “Paul Weitz” of Skylab 2; “Owen Garriott,” “Jack Lousma,” and “Alan Bean, Skylab 3”; and “Jerry Carr,” “Ed Gibson,” and “Bill Pogue” of Skylab 4. In overall fine condition. The Leon Ford Collection. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
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Schirra’s rare 10K gold Apollo-Soyuz Robbins, given to him by Deke Slayton
317. Wally Schirra’s Apollo-Soyuz Flown Robbins Medal. Exceedingly rare flown Apollo-Soyuz Test Project 10K gold Robbins medal,
approximately 1.25˝ in diameter, with a raised design of the ASTP mission insignia on the face and engraved on the reverse with the launch date of July 15, 1975, and landing date of July 24, 1975. The medal is serial numbered “8F” on the edge and includes its matching original case, numbered “008F.” This example also has a special engraved Project Mercury insignia at the top of the reverse side, which is not found on the typically seen sterling silver ASTP Robbins medals. Condition is mint state, with some light surface spotting. From the collection of Wally Schirra and accompanied by a letter of provenance from his daughter, in part: “The flown 10K Gold Robbins Medallioin (#008F)…came from the personal collection of my father, Astronaut Wally Schirra. Long time friend and colleague, Deke Slayton presented it to him following his successful ASTP flight.” An exceptionally rare Robbins desirably connecting a pair of pioneering Mercury astronauts. Starting Bid $1000
318. Apollo-Soyuz Signed Photograph. Official color 10 x 8 NASA lithograph of the prime crew of the Apollo-Soyuz test project, signed in ink by Deke Slayton, Vance Brand, Tom Stafford, and Valeri Kubasov, and in black felt tip by Alexei Leonov. In fine condition, with some very mild spots of foxing to borders. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
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319. Apollo-Soyuz Flight Plan signed by Stafford and Brand. Unbound printed ASTP final flight plan prepared by the Johnson
Space Center, 8 x 10.5, dated May 15, 1975, signed on the front cover in black felt tip, “Tom Stafford, Cdr., ASTP—The very first International Space Station.” Brand has humorously signed inside on page 2-5 in black felt tip, “‘Where’s the vodka toast?’ Vance Brand, ASTP CMP.” Housed in a modern binder. In fine condition, with small tears to a few of the binding holes on the left side. Accompanied by photos of both Stafford and Brand taken at the time of signing. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
321 . Vance Brand’s Apollo-Soyuz Training-used Activities Plan. 320 . Apollo-Soyuz Signed Book. Signed book: The Partnership:
A History of the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project. Washington, DC: NASA, 1978. Softcover, 6.75 x 9.75, 560 pages. Signed on the half-title page in blue and black felt tip by Tom Stafford, Alexei Leonov, and Valeri Kubasov. In fine condition, with scattered light wear and rubbing to covers and spine. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
Brand’s Apollo-Soyuz 1975 “Joint Crew Activities Plan,” 10.5 x 8.5, signed inside the front cover in black felt tip, “Vance Brand, CMP Apollo/Soyuz.” The plan provides a detailed timeline of the activities for both crews from July 18, 1975, to July 20, 1975. A large tear and creases to one page, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Brand’s son. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
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322. STS-1 Signed Photograph. Official color glossy 10 x 8
‘red-numbered’ NASA photo of the STS-1 mission crew, signed in black felt tip by John Young and Bob Crippen. In fine condition. An uncommon ‘red-numbered’ and uninscribed example. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
323. STS-1 Signed Photograph. Uncommon official color satinfinish 8 x 10 NASA photo of the liftoff of Columbia on its first mission, signed in black felt tip by John Young and Bob Crippen. Photo is also signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint by Walter Dankoff. Scattered light creases and surface marks, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
Flown and fastened to the mid-deck wall of Columbia STS-3 324. Jack Lousma’s STS-3 Flown ‘Pick Nits’ Placard. A large placard flown on the STS-3 mission,
11 x 6.25, with ornately designed black text on the front, reading: “Pick Nits.” A swatch of cue card–type Velcro is affixed to the reverse, signed and flight certified below in blue ballpoint, “This ‘Pick Nits’ placard was flown and fastened to the mid-deck wall of Space Shuttle Columbia on STS-3. It is part of my personal collection and has been in my possession since we made the first and only landing of a Space Shuttle to date on the lake bed at White Sands, New Mexico. Jack Lousma, Commander, STS-3.” A typed description of the meaning of “Pick Nits” is also affixed to the reverse, saying that Lousma and Gordon Fullerton began training while the spacecraft was brand new and members of the training teams were still learning its complex systems. Since many of the astronauts’ questions required additional research and could not be answered ‘on the spot,’ Lousma and Fullerton became nicknamed the ‘Nit Pickers.’ In fine condition. A humorous and unique flown item, nicely described at length by the commander of the third Space Shuttle mission. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
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Complete reentry checklist from Challenger’s first mission
325. Paul Weitz’s STS-6 Flown Re-entry Checklist. Complete full STS-6 Entry Checklist,
flown into orbit on board Space Shuttle Challenger during the STS-6 mission. Checklist measures 5.5 x 8, is bound with its three original rings to the left border, and contains 104 pages (52 individual sheets). Arranged into 11 tabbed sections, the manual covers the process for maneuvering and setting up for deorbit, as well as the processes for landing, turning off critical systems of the Shuttle, and egressing the orbiter. There are 13 pages with in-flight writing by Paul Weitz, shuch as various numbers and check marks as procedures were completed. Also interesting are handwritten notations on egress page, noting: “Return to Houston: FDF, Debrief Guide, Film, VTR Tapes, Cassette Tapes, PPK, Pictures, Etc.” Signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Weitz, “Flown on STS-6, Paul Weitz, CDR,” and signed by Weitz inside the front cover with a handwritten letter of provenance, in full: “I hereby certify that this Entry Checklist was flown aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger on STS-6. It was utilized to ensure that all necessary evolutions occurred as required. It is from my personal collection of artifacts.” In fine condition. Complete shuttle checklists are rare, as many are broken up page by page. This is a particularly fascinating example as it details one of the most critical moments in spaceflight and comes from a historic mission, STS-6 being Space Shuttle Challenger’s first journey into orbit. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $300
326. Paul Weitz’s STS-6 Flown Malfunction Card. Flown
tabbed cue card with procedural instructions in the event of an Orbital Maneuvering System malfunction of the Space Shuttle Challenger, 6 x 8, signed and flightcertified in blue felt tip, “Malfunction cue card flown on STS-6. From my personal collection. Paul Weitz CDR.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
327. Paul Weitz’s STS-6 Flown Patch.
Flown embroidered STS6 mission patch, 4.5˝ in diameter, affixed at the top of a matted 11 x 14 display with two images of the shuttle, signed at the bottom in black ballpoint, “This flown patch is from my personal collection, Paul Weitz CDR.” A typed caption above Weitz’s certification also reads: “This crew patch was flown aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger, STS-6, April 4–9, 1983.” In fine condition. The Leon Ford Collection. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
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328. Paul Weitz’s STS-6 Flown Cassette Tape. Flown cassette tape and case carried into orbit by Paul Weitz on the STS-6 mission, signed and flight-certified on the ‘side A’ label in black felt tip, “Flown on STS-6, Paul Weitz CDR,” with the same certification and signature penned on the case in silver ink. The tape was dubbed with music by Willie Nelson on side ‘A,’ and Kenny Rogers on side ‘B.’ In fine condition. Accompanied by a signed letter of provenance from Weitz. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
Scarce flown STS-8 Robbins 329. STS-8 Flown Silver Robbins Medal. Flown STS-8
Robbins medal, approximately 1.5˝ in diameter, with a raised design on the face of the mission insignia encircled by the astronauts’ names. The reverse of the sterling silver medal is engraved with the launch date, “0232 EDT 8-30-83,” and the landing date, “0041 PDT 9-5-83, RW 22 Edwards AFB, CA.” Serial numbered “F38” on the rim. Medal is encapsulated in a plastic NGC holder and graded MS62. Only 81 of these medallions were flown on the mission, making them especially scarce among flown Robbins medals. Starting Bid $200
Pioneers and future fallen heroes sign a complete Group 8 roster 330. Group 8 Astronaut Signatures. Exceptional felt tip signatures
of the full 35-astronaut Group 8 roster on an 8.5 x 10.5 custom-made cardstock sheet, including: Ellison Onizuka, Judith Resnik, Ronald McNair, Francis ‘Dick’ Scobee, Sally Ride, Guion Bluford, Frederick D. Gregory, Daniel Brandenstein, Michael Coats, Richard Covey, John Creighton, Robert Gibson, Frederick Hauck, Jon McBride, Brewster Shaw, Loren Shriver, David Walker, Donald Williams, James Buchli, John Fabian, Anna Fisher, Dale Gardner, S. David Griggs, Terry Hart, Steven Hawley, Jeffrey Hoffman, Shannon Lucid, Richard Mullane, Steven Nagel, George Nelson, Rhea Seddon, Robert Stewart, Kathryn D. Sullivan, Norman Thagard, and James van Hoften. In fine condition. This was a groundbreaking group, including the first American female astronaut (Ride), the first African-American astronaut to travel in space (Bluford), and the first Asian-American astronaut (Onizuka); four of the seven Group 8 astronauts (Onizuka, Resnik, McNair, and Scobee) tragically perished in the 1981 STS-51-L Space Shuttle Challenger disaster. An attractive and rare fully signed piece. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
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Highly-publicized Palapa satellite assembly recovered during a shuttle rescue mission
331. Flown Palapa B2 Apogee Rocket Motor Assembly. Flown commercial satellite Apogee Rocket Motor Assembly from the Palapa B2 satellite, retrieved from space by the shuttle Discovery during the STS-51-A mission. Assembly, serial number 31, with its graphite closure measures approximately 30˝ tall with a nozzle diameter of approximately 23.˝ This assembly flew in space for over 119 million miles until it became the focus of the first ever satellite rescue mission. A small Morton Thiokol label is affixed to the included rectangular metal collar, and reads: “Project Name: Star 30 Palapa / Subject: Retrieval S/N 031 / Photo Date: 7/28/88 / Test Description: Dis-assembly.” In fine condition, with expected wear from firing. Launched from shuttle mission STS-41B in February of 1984, the Palapa B failed to achieve geosynchronous orbit due to a design flaw of this very assembly. After its failed deployment, the satellite was purchased by Sattel Technologies which contracted NASA to retrieve it on the November 1984 STS-51-A shuttle mission. Sattel also contracted Hughes Aircraft Company and McDonnell Douglas to refurbish and relaunch the satellite. After its recovery, Thiokol corporation de-integrated this nozzle assembly from the Apogee Kick Motor (AKM) with its graphite closure for analysis. An historically significant artifact from the first ever satellite recovered and returned to space. This is an export controlled item. Starting Bid $1000
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1978 Shuttle processor 332. Space Shuttle Input/Output Processor. Shuttle Input/Output Processor measures 10 x 7.5 x 19.5 and is stenciled on the side in red paint, “Ground Use Only.” Front of the processor has six large data ports and a small analog counter to record hours of use. An IBM/Rockwell International Space Division label is affixed to one side and reads, in part: “Serial No. 04…Input Output Processor, Date of Mfg: 9/20/78, Model Type: Production.” In fine condition. The function of this processor was to interface the Space Shuttle avionics system with the Central Processing Unit (CPU)/Flight Computer. Development of the Space Shuttle Program’s General Purpose Computers (GPC) began in early 1972. This unit is a first generation early production unit based on the serial number. There were five sets of GPCs in the Shuttle Orbiter, each with two major components constructed as individual units—the IOP and a central processing unit (CPU). All are interconnected via data transmission cables along common party lines. This allows dual and in some case triple redundancy for all flight functions. The IOPs are designed to format and transmit computer commands to and receive responses from all the orbiter’s flight systems. Additional functions include maintaining interaction status with its own CPU and the other GPCs. These activities are performed by a series of 24 independent data processors and 24 data buses that transmit serial digital data. Starting Bid $500
333. Space Shuttle MSK/CSL Unit. Shuttle MSK/CSL (Manual Selection Keyboard/Console)
Unit. This NASA/JSC Mission Control Center (MCC) ground support hardware component measuring 10.75 x 8.5 x 16.5, has two hand-adjustable meters on the front, a small display labeled, “MSK CSL,” and several banks of buttons. A small Rockwell International label is affixed to the front of the processor. The unit is described in the 1978 NASA/Ford Aerospace publication ‘Mission Control Center (MCC) System Specification For The Shuttle Orbital Flight Test (OFT) Timeframe.’ The Mission Control Center Space Shuttle OFT Data System (OFTDS) provided facilities for flight control and data systems personnel which monitored and controlled the Shuttle flights from launch (tower clear) to rollout (wheels stopped on runway). It also supported the preparation for flight (flight planning, flight controller and crew training, and integrated vehicle and network testing activities). Equipment like MSK Console assisted realtime system monitoring performed in the MCC to assure crew safety, mission success, and qualification of the Shuttle onboard systems. Starting Bid $200
334. Shuttle Crew Module Protective Cover. Protective Cover Crew Module-Interior
Flight Deck, 20.5 x 33.5, used to protect the interior of the Shuttle from UV damage while on the ground, and bearing a handwritten number, “002.” Affixed Rockwell International Space Division label reads: “Protective Cover Crew Module-Interior Flight Deck, Pt. No. G070-011200-034, Model A70-0658, Contr. NAS9-14000, Serial B18554.” Stenciled in the center in bright red letters is: “REMOVE BEFORE FLIGHT.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
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335. Flight Operations Control Panel. NASA/
JSC SMEK (Summary Message Enabled Keyboard) module, 9.5 x 7 x 9, with 40 individual buttons, of which 25 are labeled. A Ford Aerospace & Communications Corporation label is affixed to one side of the frame and reads, in part: “SMEK5 Control Indicator, Model YC1951…Serial 7007.” Panel also retains its internal components and circuitry. In fine condition. Due to the enormous amount of data generated during a Space Shuttle flight, it was not practical to perform certain processing actions upon the total influx of data. This device was created to initiate desired telemetry processing actions from a flight controller’s console. The SMEK was used to transmit specific requests to the telemetry application program in the Mission Operations Computer. Thus a Shuttle flight controller could receive data as labeled as on the command buttons such boost phase information, propellant utilization, OMS burns, and abort parameters. Accompanied by a 33-page NASA/JSC training manual titled: ‘Summary Message Enabled Keyboard (SMEK), UT SMEK 2101, Space Transportation System,’ with six large fold-out pages illustrating the keyboard in high detail. Starting Bid $200
336. Collection of Three Space Shuttle Flown Hasselblad Parts. Collection of
three Class I flightdesignated camera parts: a Hasselblad film magazine, 4.25 x 3.75 x 3.25, bearing an affixed Johnson Space Center label, reading: “HRC Film Magazine, P/N SEF33101018-303, S/N 1020, JSC No. [blank].” Three green labels concerning the film are also affixed, one reading, “Color IR, f8/11 1/250 sec. 115 Exposures,” and the other two reading, “CIR ASA 160, 57, 115 Exposures.” An additional blue label reads “1995,” and Velcro swatches are affixed to the sides. Also includes two Hasselblad data module assemblies, 3.5 x 2.5 x .5, both with affixed labels reading “Data Module Assy., SEF33101018-322,” with one serial numbered “5134” and the other “5166.” Swatches of tape and Velcro are affixed to both modules, which include their original Johnson Space Center excess tags identifying them as Class I flight-designated parts. In overall fine condition, with scattered marks and scratches from use. These pieces may have been flown as they are Class I flight-designated and clearly exhibit wear from use. Starting Bid $200
337. Space Shuttle Class I LAN Cartridge. A RangeLAN 2 wireless LAN adapter PC card with small wired antenna, 3.5 x 2.25, bearing an affixed label reading: “SEZ39129739-303, S/N 6001.” Includes the Johnson Space Center excess tag with a label identifying it as a Class I flight-designated part; the tag is stamped and dated several times between 2001 and 2003, and the card may have been flown as it exhibits general usage wear. Starting Bid $200
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338. STS-28R Flown Pin. Flown 6555th
ASTG Spacecraft Division pin measuring approximately .75˝ in diameter, affixed to its original 6 x 8 presentation plaque, reading, in part: “Flown into space aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia from 8–13 August 1989 is presented to John Lansed. In recognition of your outstanding efforts in support of Department of Defense Shuttle Mission STS–28R.” In fine condition, with slight wear and scuffing to plaque. Starting Bid $200
340. STS-51D Flown TPS Tile Segment. Flown Space
Shuttle Thermal Protection System (TPS) tile segment flown on the first four flights of Space Shuttle Discovery, approximately .75 x .25, removed after the STS-51D mission. Encased in a limited edition cylindrical 2.75 x 3.25 piece of Lucite cut at an angle for display purposes, numbered 4/200, with an STS-51D emblem and certificate of authenticity at the bottom stating that the artifact originates from the personal collection of Don Williams. In fine condition. Originally distributed through the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation. The Leon Ford Collection. Starting Bid $200
“Flown on the 100th United States manned space flight for Jay Barbree”
339. STS-71 Flown Tiffany Silver Money Clip. Flown Tiffany & Co. sterling silver money clip carried on Space Shuttle Atlantis during the STS-71 mission, measuring 2.25˝ long, engraved on the front with the NBC logo an text reading: “Flown on 100th Flight for Jay Barbree.” Also engraved on the reverse: “NBC News, ‘Always There.’” The clip is presented with a cover signed by director of KSC Public Affairs Hugh W. Williams, which states: “This money clip was flown on the 100th United States manned space flight for Jay Barbree, the only journalist who covered them all.” Below this is a certificate signed by ink by Alan Shepard, the first American in space, and Robert ‘Hoot’ Gibson, the commander of STS-71, representing the crew of the 100th US manned mission to space. Matted and framed with several color images and two mission patches to an overall size of 29 x 22, with a window on the reverse for viewing the opposing side of the clip as well as the blue Tiffany pouch it was flown in. Tarnishing to edges of the clip, otherwise fine condition. A correspondent for NBC news, Barbree is the only journalist to have covered every manned space mission in the United States—166 in total—extending from Shepard’s first flight in 1961 to STS-135 in 2011. A wonderful piece representing the entirety of the US space program. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
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341. Columbia STS-107 Robbins Medal. Unflown Space Shuttle Columbia STS-107 Robbins medal, approximately 1.5 x 2, with a raised design on the face of the mission insignia bordered by the astronauts’ names. The reverse of the obviously unflown sterling silver medal is engraved with the January 16, 2003, launch date; February 1, 2003, re-entry date; and the names of the astronauts who perished in the disaster. Serial numbered “255” around the edge. Condition is mint state. Starting Bid $200
342. Space Shuttle Class I TV Remote. A black video camera or
VCR remote control, 2.25 x 5.75, bearing an affixed label on the bottom reading: “Wireless Controller Assy, SED33103880-303, S/N 1005.” A blue swatch of Velcro is also affixed to the bottom, and the battery compartment is sealed using duct tape. Includes the Johnson Space Center excess tag with a label identifying it as a Class I flight-designated part; the tag is dated 1996, and the remote may have been flown as it clearly exhibits wear from use. Starting Bid $200
343. Space Shuttle Pants. NASA Space Shuttle crew blue pants with several strips of Velcro around the legs, with a tag sewn into the fly: “Item: Shuttle Trousers, Contract No. NAS 9-17415, Part No. SED 33102943301, Size L/R, Barrier-Wear, Inc. Mancos, CO.” In fine condition, with some soiling to the bottom of one of the pant legs. Starting Bid $200
344. Space Shuttle Sleep Shorts. NASA Space Shuttle crew blue sleep shorts
with several strips of Velcro around the thighs, size medium, with a tag sewn into the waistband: “Item: Sleep Shorts, Contract No. NAS-9-17415, Part No. SED 33102967301.” The tag is struck through several times in red ink. In fine condition. Consignor notes that this piece originates from the Johnson Space Center, Houston, May 2003. Starting Bid $200
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345. ISS Flown Apollo 14 Patch. Flown embroidered Apollo 14 mission patch carried on ISS Expedition 10, 4˝ in diameter, signed and flight-certified on the reverse in black felt tip, “ISS-10, flown, S. Sharipov.” Includes three color satin-finish 6 x 4 photos of patches floating in space, each signed by Sharipov. In overall fine condition. Accompanied by two signed certificates of authenticity from Sharipov, stating that the patch flew with him on Soyuz TMA-5 to the International Space Station during Expedition 10. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
346. ISS Expedition 9 Flown Letter.
ALS signed “Gennady Padalka,” one page, 8.25 x 11.75, July 20, 2004. Letter to a gentleman in Wisconsin, penned by the cosmonaut while in orbit on the International Space Station. In part: “I’m Expedition 9 commander aboard the International Space Station…It’s an honor to be in orbit as we commemorate the 35th anniversary of Apollo 11…an incredible achievement in the history of human exploration…When gazing at the stars take a moment to look up and wave at us as the International Space Station passes overhead.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
347. Bruce McCandless Oversized Signed Photograph. Color satin-finish 20 x 16 photo of an untethered McCandless floating in space, signed in blue felt tip, “The first untethered spacewalk! Bruce McCandless II, STS 41–B.” In fine condition. An exceptionally clear image made all the more desirable by McCandless’s visible face. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
348. Kevin Ford Collection of Three Signed Items. Astronaut
(born 1960) who was Pilot of STS-128 and Flight Engineer 2 of Soyuz TMA-06M. Three items: an official color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of Ford, signed and inscribed in silver ink; an ALS signed “Kevin,” one page, NASA letterhead, September 4, 2001, in part: “I sure do hope you’re right about a patch with our name on it someday. Expect at least another 2–3 years…The class patch I’ve enclosed is rare!”; and an unsigned embroidered patch for NASA Astronaut Group 18, as mentioned in the letter. In overall fine condition. The Leon Ford Collection. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli. Starting Bid $200
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SPACE ART Charles Haymes Combining elements of fantasy and science fiction, few artists have captured as vivid and imaginative a portrayal of the universe as American artist Charles H. Haymes. In addition to his efforts as graphics manager at Bell Aerospace in the 1950s, the New York native’s award-winning body of work includes several paintings on permanent loan to NASA, and a memorial sculpture dedicated to the seven astronauts who perished in the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster. Coined ‘Astro Art,’ Haymes’s paintings feature brilliantly realized depictions of distant expanses, deep space vistas, and ancient star systems—vast and immersive dreamscapes which instantly convey the unfathomable scope and mysteries of outer space.
350. Charles Haymes Artwork: ‘Lunarscape’
351. Charles Haymes Artwork: ‘Comet Crater’
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352. Charles Haymes Artwork: ‘Blue Planet’ MB $200
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353. Charles Haymes Artwork: ‘Stardust’ MB $200
354. Charles Haymes Artwork: ‘Starmap’ MB $200
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355. Robert McCall Artwork: Apollo Astronaut with American Flag
356. Robert McCall Artwork: Astronaut Rising
357. Robert McCall Artwork: Spaceship and Doves Rising
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358. Robert McCall Artwork: Shuttle Launch
359. Robert McCall Artwork: UFO
360. Ed Hengeveld Artwork: Bruce McCandless Space Walk
361. Harry Borgman NASA Related Commercial Ad Painting
362. Paul Calle Signed Lithograph
363. Lumen Winter Signed Lithograph: ‘Steeds of Apollo’
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TERMINOLOGY Condition: Each item in the catalog is described with a statement of opinion indicating its overall condition. The condition of the items we offer generally falls into the following range: good—very good—fine—very fine. Treated as a scale of 1 to 4, good describes an item that has as many as several flaws, which are described in detail; very fine describes an item whose condition and appearance may be regarded as flawless and superior in every respect. Most of the items we offer are in fine condition, meaning that there are no serious flaws. While we make every effort to describe flaws that materially affect appearance and value, we generally do not specify minor or routine flaws, such as (but not limited to) pencil or secretarial notations, mailing folds to letters, normal aging to paper, or tiny bends or creases from normal handling. We encourage prospective bidders to examine the image(s) of each item closely and to contact us with specific inquiries regarding condition. Group Lots: In descriptions of group lots of two or more items, every effort is made to mention any obvious flaws. Bidders should note that condition for group lots is given as a general statement or range, and that specific flaws to single items within the group may be omitted in the interest of catalog space. Questions about group lots, or specific items within a group lot, should be addressed before the close of the auction to Sue Recks (Sue.Recks@RRAuction.com). Matted and Framed: Many of the items offered for sale in our monthly auctions are described as matted and/or framed. We do not remove items from frames; the given dimensions of items housed in a frame and/or mat indicate sight size only. Photographs and other ephemera used with matted and framed items are not subject to description and condition statements, nor are they considered a reason for return. Condition refers only to the item and not the mat or frame. Our terms of return apply only to the item and not the matting and framing. Any item that is removed from the frame cannot be returned. Returns are only accepted when there is an authenticity question or the description of the item is incorrect. Abbreviations and Terms: ALS - Autograph Letter Signed (a letter entirely handwritten and signed
by the given personality)
ANS - Autograph Note Signed (a shorter ALS) AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed DS - Document Signed Endorsement - A signature on the reverse of a check, or a signature
on a document indicationg approval or further instructions
Ephemera - An unsigned item FDC - First Day Cover Inscribed - “Personalized” ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph LS - Letter Signed (a letter in a secretary’s hand, but signed by the given personality)
account of an incident, typed by a collector and signed by the
individual noted
Sweet spot - The area on the baseball where the stitched lines are
closest together.
TLS - Typed Letter Signed Book Grading: Fine (F) - unused, no damage Near Fine (NF) - one or two very minor flaws Very Good (VG) - some signs of wear, but overall sound Good (G) - well-worn but complete Poor (P) - heavily worn, sufficient as a “Reading Copy” All defects will be noted. For complete book grading guide, please check online.
Terms and Conditions of Sale TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE - AGREEMENT BETWEEN R&R AUCTION COMPANY, LLC AND BIDDER BY EITHER REGISTERING TO BID OR PLACING A BID, THE BIDDER ACCEPTS THESE CONDITIONS OF SALE AND ENTERS INTO A LEGALLY, BINDING, ENFORCEABLE AGREEMENT WITH RR AUCTION. The following terms and conditions constitute the sole terms and conditions under which R&R AUCTION COMPANY (“RR Auction”) will offer for sale and sell the property described in the Catalog. These Conditions of Sale constitute a binding agreement between the Bidder and RR Auction with respect to the auction. By bidding at auction, whether in person, through an agent or representative, by telephone, facsimile, on-line, absentee bid, or by any other form of bid or by any other means, the Bidder acknowledges the thorough reading and understanding of all of these Conditions of Sale, all descriptions of items in the Catalog, and all matters incorporated herein by reference, and agrees to be fully bound thereby. NO BID MAY BE PLACED IN ANY MANNER UNLESS THE BIDDER HAS FULLY REVIEWED AND AGREES TO ALL OF THE “CONDITIONS OF SALE” EITHER PRINTED IN THE CATALOG OR ONLINE, AS WELL AS THE TERMS OF THE REGISTRATION FORM. BY PLACING ANY BID, THE BIDDER REPRESENTS AND WARRANTS TO RR AUCTION THAT HE OR SHE HAS FULLY REVIEWED AND AGREES TO BE BOUND BY ALL OF THESE “CONDITIONS OF SALE” AND THE TERMS OF THE REGISTRATION FORM. WITHOUT SUCH REPRESENTATION, WARRANTY AND AGREEMENT, RR AUCTION WOULD NOT PERMIT THE BIDDER TO BID. Bidder and RR Auction agree that any agreements between the Bidder and RR Auction including but not limited to these Conditions of Sale are entered into in Boston Massachusetts, Suffolk County, which is where the agreements are to be performed and the auction to take place, no matter where Bidder is situated and no matter by what means or where Bidder was informed of the auction and regardless of whether catalogs, materials, or other communications were received by Bidder in another location. Both RR Auction and the Bidder agree that any disputes under these Conditions of Sale, the subject matter hereof, the entering into, or any aspect of the auction, shall be exclusively governed by Boston Massachusetts, Suffolk County law, and that any and all claims or actions shall be brought and maintained only in Boston Massachusetts, Suffolk County. THE PARTIES EXPRESSLY WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY. The Bidder hereby consents that any dispute shall be presented in confidential binding arbitration before a single selected Arbitrator selected by the American Arbitration Association. The Bidder and RR Auction herby agree that the dispute shall go to binding arbitration in accordance with the commercial rules of the American Arbitration Association. The American Arbitration As-
sociation arbitration shall be conducted under the provisions of the Federal Arbitration Act and the Bidder consents to jurisdiction in The Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Any dispute, claim, cause of action must be brought within one (1) year of the alleged breach, default or misrepresentation or the claim is waived. After one (1) year, the Bidder hereby releases and discharges RR Auction from any and all legal, equitable, administrative and/or other claims, counterclaims, demands, setoffs, defenses, accounts, suits, debts, dues, actions, causes of action, proceedings, arbitrations, damages, executions, judgments, findings, controversies and disputes, whether known or unknown or suspected or unsuspected, whether in law or equity, that the Bidder have or may have had against RR Auction arising from or relating to any claim whatsoever. Both Bidder and RR Auction agree that these provisions are intended to be binding on all parties in the event of any dispute specifically including third party claims and cross-actions brought by either RR Auction or Bidder, and that absent such agreement, RR Auction would not permit Bidder to bid hereunder. Any violation of the terms of this Paragraph shall entitle RR Auction to reasonable attorney fees and litigation costs in addition to all other available remedies, all of which remain reserved. The Bidder hereby agrees that RR Auction shall be entitled to present these Conditions of Sale to a court in any jurisdiction other than set forth in this paragraph as conclusive evidence of the parties’ agreement, and the parties further agree that the court shall immediately dismiss any action filed in such jurisdiction. An award granted in arbitration is enforceable in any court of competent jurisdiction. The arbitrator’s award may be enforced in any court of competent jurisdiction. This agreement and any claims shall be determined and construed under Boston Massachusetts, Suffolk County law. RR Auction is in compliance, to the fullest extent possible, with Boston Massachusetts, Suffolk County procedures regarding the bonding of auctioneers. Auctioneer and Auction: 1. This Auction is presented by RR Auction, a d/b/a/ of R&R Auction Company, LLC, as identified with the applicable licensing information on the title page of the catalog or on the www.RRauction.com Internet site (the “Auctioneer”). The Auction is conducted under these Terms and Conditions of Sale and applicable state and local law. Announcements and corrections from the podium at live auctions and those made through the Terms and Conditions of Sale appearing on the Internet at RRauction.com supersede those in the printed catalog. Bidder/Bidders: 2. “Bidder” or “Bidders” shall mean the original Bidder of the property from RR Auction and not any subsequent owner or other person who may acquire or have acquired an interest therein. If Bidder is an agent, the agency must be disclosed in writing to RR Auction prior to the time of sale, otherwise the benefits of the warranty shall be limited to the agent and not transferable to the undisclosed principal. 3. The rights granted to Bidders under these Terms and Conditions of Sale are personal and may not be assigned or transferred to any other person or entity, whether by operation of law or otherwise. Any attempt to assign or transfer any such rights shall be absolutely void and unenforceable. No third party may rely on any benefit or right conferred on any Bidder by these Terms and Conditions of Sale. 4. Bids will not be accepted from minor persons under eighteen (18) years of age without a parent’s written consent containing an acknowledgment that the Terms and Conditions of Sale herein and indicating their agreement to be bound thereby on behalf of the Bidder. 5. Any person participating or registering for the Auction agrees to be bound by and accepts these Terms and Conditions of Sale. 6. All Bidders must meet Auctioneer’s qualifications to bid. Any Bidder who is not a client in good standing of RR Auction may be disqualified at RR Auction’s sole option and will not be awarded lots. Such determination may be made by RR Auction in its sole and unlimited discretion, at any time prior to, during, or even after the close of the Auction. RR Auction reserves the right to exclude any person from the auction. 7. If an entity places a bid, then the person executing the bid on behalf of the entity agrees to personally guarantee payment for any successful bid.
8. By accepting the Terms and Conditions of Sale, Bidder personally and unconditionally guarantees payment. If the Bidder is a corporation, the officers, directors, and principals of the corporation hereby agree to personally and unconditionally guarantee payment as part of the corporation’s agreement to bid. The authorized representative of any corporate Bidder who is present at the sale shall provide RR Auction or its agent, prior to the commencement of the bidding (or at the time of registration), with a statement signed by each principal, director and officer that they each personally and unconditionally guarantee any payment due RR Auction Credit: 9. In order to place bids, Bidders who have not established credit with the Auctioneer must either furnish satisfactory credit information (including two collectibles-related business references) or supply valid credit card information, well in advance of the Auction. Bidders who are not members of RRAuction.com should pre-register before the close of the Auction to allow adequate time to contact references. Credit will be granted at the discretion of Auctioneer. Additionally Bidders who have not previously established credit or who wish to bid in excess of their established credit history may be required to provide their social security number or the last four digits thereof so a credit check may be performed prior to Auctioneer’s acceptance of a bid. Check writing privileges and immediate delivery of merchandise may also be determined by pre-approval of credit based on a combination of criteria: RRAuction.com history, related industry references, bank verification, a credit bureau report and/or a personal guarantee for a corporate or partnership entity in advance of the auction venue. Buyer’s Premium: 10. The Bidder acknowledges and agrees that a twenty-two-and-a-half percent (22.5%) buyer’s premium for the first $100,000 and twenty percent (20%) of any amount over will be added to the hammer price on all individual lots. RR Auction will only accept cash, check, money order, or wire. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, signed by RR Auction, payment in full is due within thirteen (13) calendar days of the auction or within twelve (12) calendar days of the invoice date, whichever is later. Bidding: 11. By submitting a bid, whether online, in person, by mail, by phone, by facsimile or through an employee or agent, the Bidder acknowledges (i) receipt of the catalogue, (ii) that the Bidder has read the Terms and Conditions of Sale and the descriptions for the lots on which they have bid, and (iii) that they agree to adhere to these Terms and Conditions of Sale. 12. Each Bidder’s determination of its bid should be based upon its own examination of the item(s), rather than the strict reliance as to what is represented in this Catalogue, online or elsewhere. In any purchase or sale, the value of the item(s) is determined by the price. THE BIDDER HEREBY ASSUMES ALL RISKS OF VALUATION CONCERNING ANY AND ALL PURCHASES. 13. RR AUCTION IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ERRORS IN BIDDING. A Bidder should make certain to bid on the correct lot and that the bid is the maximum (plus the 22.5% Buyer’s Premium) that the Bidder is willing and able to pay. Since other Bidders (by mail, facsimile and in person) will be present, and since a re-offering could damage the momentum of the sale, once the hammer has fallen and the Auctioneer has announced the winning Bidder, such Bidder is unconditionally bound to pay for the lot, even if the Bidder has made a mistake. 14. If the description of any lot in the catalogue is incorrect (e.g. gross cataloging error), the lot is returnable if returned within five (5) calendar days of receipt, and received by RR Auction no later than twenty-one (21) calendar days after the sale date. NO RETURN OR REFUND OF ANY AUCTION LOT WILL BE CONSIDERED EXCEPT BY REASON OF LACK OF AUTHENTICITY, UNLESS OTHERWISE PROVIDED IN THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE. 15. All prospective Bidders who examine lots in person prior to the sale shall personally assume all responsibility for any damage they cause in so doing. RR Auction shall have sole discretion in determining the value of the damage caused, which shall be promptly paid by
the prospective Bidder. 16. Title to any lot remains with Consignor, any secured party of the Consignor, or assignee of Consignor, as the case may be, until the lot is paid for in full by Bidder. RR Auction reserves the right to require payment in full before delivering any lot to the successful Bidder. 17. It is the Bidder’s responsibility and obligation to have the lots fully insured while in their possession. Bidder assumes any and all RISK OF LOSS once the lot(s) is in Bidder’s possession. 18. Bidder grants to RR Auction or its assigns the right to offset any sums due, or found to be due by RR Auction, and to make such offset from any past, subsequent or future consignment, or items acquired by Bidder in possession or control of RR Auction or from any sums due to Bidder by RR Auction. Bidder further grants RR Auction a purchase money security interest in such sums or items to the extent applicable, and agrees to execute such documents as may be reasonably necessary to grant RR Auction such security interest. Bidder agrees that RR Auction and its assigns shall be a secured party with respect to items bought by Bidder and in the possession of RR Auction, to the extent of the maximum indebtedness, plus all accrued expenses, until the indebtedness is paid. 19. By bidding in this sale, Bidder personally and unconditionally guarantees payment. If the Bidder is a corporation, the officers, directors, and principals of the corporation hereby agree to personally and unconditionally guarantee payment as part of the corporation’s agreement to bid. The authorized representative of any corporate Bidder who is present at the sale shall provide RR Auction or its agent, prior to the commencement of the bidding (or at the time of registration), with a statement signed by each principal, director and officer that they each personally and unconditionally guarantee any payment due RR Auction. 20. RR Auction may at its sole and absolute discretion, make loans or advances to Consignors and/or prospective Bidders. 21. If a dispute arises concerning ownership of a lot that has been bid upon during the course of the sale, RR Auction reserves the right to commence a statutory interpleader proceeding at the expense of the Consignor and successful Bidder and any other applicable party, and in such event shall be entitled to its reasonable attorney’s fees and costs. 22. In the event of a successful challenge to the title to any goods purchased, RR Auction agrees to reimburse any Bidder in an amount equal to the successful bid price actually paid by Bidder at auction plus any Buyer’s Commission actually paid, in full and complete satisfaction of all claims, which once tendered by RR Auction, relieves and releases RR Auction from any responsibility whatsoever to the Bidder, even if the instrument is not cashed or is returned. Bidding Options: 23. Non-Internet bids (including but not limited to podium, fax, phone and mail bids) are treated similar to floor bids in that they must be onincrement. Any podium, fax, phone, or mail bids that do not conform to a full increment will be rounded up or down to the nearest full increment and this revised amount will be considered your high bid. 24. When identical mail or FAX bids are submitted, preference is given to the first received. To ensure the greatest accuracy, written bids should be entered on the standard printed bid sheet and be received at RR Auction’s place of business at least twenty-four (24) hours before the Auction start. Auctioneer is not responsible for executing mail bids or FAX bids received on or after the day the first lot is sold, nor Internet bids submitted after the published closing time; nor is Auctioneer responsible for proper execution of bids submitted by telephone, mail, FAX, e-mail, Internet, or in person once the Auction begins. 25. In internet only Auctions, bids on an item must raise the current high bid by at least 10%. Bids will be accepted in whole dollar amounts only. No “buy” or “unlimited” bids will be accepted. In a live sale, bids on an item can change at the discretion of the auctioneer. 26. RR Auction reserves the right to accept or decline any bid. Bids must be for an entire lot and each lot constitutes a separate sale. All bids are per lot unless otherwise announced. Live auction lots will be sold in their numbered sequence unless the Auctioneer directs oth-
erwise. It is unlawful and illegal for Bidders to collude, pool, or agree with another Bidder to pay less than the fair value for lot(s). Bidders participating in both live and online auctions acknowledge that the law provides for substantial penalties in the form of treble damages and attorneys’ fees and costs for those who violate these provisions. For live auctions the auctioneer will have final discretion in the event that any dispute should arise between bidders. The auctioneer will determine the successful bidder, cancel the sale, or re-offer and resell the lot or lots in dispute. RR Auction will have final discretion to resolve any disputes arising after the sale and in online auctions. If any dispute arises our sale record is conclusive. Payment: 27a.Subject to fulfillment of all of the Terms and Conditions of Sale set forth herein, at the close of the Auction, title to the offered lot will pass to the highest bidder acknowledged by RR Auction, and such bidder thereupon (a) assumes full risk and responsibility (including without limitation, liability for or damage to frames or glass covering prints, paintings, photos, or other works), and (b) will immediately pay the full purchase price or such part as we may require. In addition to other remedies available to RR Auction by law, RR Auction reserves the right to impose from the date of sale a late charge of 1.5% per month of the total purchase price if payment is not made in accordance with the conditions set forth herein. All property must be removed from RR Auction’s premises by the Bidder at his/her expense not later than thirteen (13) business days following its sale and if it is not so removed, (i) a handling charge of 1% of the total purchase price per month from the 13th day after the sale until its removal will be payable to RR Auction by the Bidder, with a minimum of 5% of the total purchase price for any property not so removed within 60 days after the sale, and (ii) RR Auction may send the purchased property to a public warehouse for the account, at the risk and expense of the Bidder. 27b. All purchases delivered to Massachusetts are subject to the Massachusetts 6.25% sales tax unless the purchaser possesses a Massachusetts sales tax exemption number. Exemption numbers from other states are accepted in Massachusetts if presented with a business card or letterhead. Dealers, museums, and other qualifying parties can apply for a Massachusetts exemption number prior to the auction by contacting the Massachusetts Department of Corporation and Taxation at 100 Cambridge Street in Boston. 28. Payment is due upon closing of the Auction session, or upon presentment of an invoice. Auctioneer reserves the right to void an invoice if payment in full is not received within thirteen (13) calendar days of the auction or within twelve (12) calendar days of the invoice date. In cases of nonpayment, Auctioneer’s election to void a sale does not relieve the Bidder from their obligation to pay Auctioneer its fees (seller’s and buyer’s premium) on the lot and any other damages pertaining to the lot. 29. All sales are strictly for cash in United States dollars (including U.S. currency, bank wire, cashier checks, eChecks, and bank money orders, and are subject to all reporting requirements). All deliveries are subject to good funds; funds being received in RR Auction’s account before delivery of the Purchases; and all payments are subject to a clearing period. RR Auction reserves the right to determine if a check constitutes “good funds”: checks drawn on a U.S. bank are subject to a ten (10) business day hold, and ten (10) days when drawn on an international bank. Clients with pre-arranged credit status may receive immediate credit for payments via Check, personal or corporate checks. All others will be subject to a hold of five (5) days, or more, for the funds to clear prior to releasing merchandise. 30. In the event that a Bidder’s payment is dishonored upon presentment(s), Bidder shall pay the maximum statutory processing fee set by applicable state law. If Bidder attempts to pay via Check and the financial institution denies the transfer from Bidder’s bank account, or the payment cannot be completed using the selected funding source, Bidder agrees to complete payment. 31. If any Auction invoice submitted by Auctioneer is not paid in full when due, the unpaid balance will bear interest at the highest rate permitted by law from the date of invoice until paid. Any invoice not paid when due will bear a one and one-half per cent (1.5%) late fee
on the invoice amount. If the Auctioneer refers any invoice to an attorney for collection, the buyer agrees to pay attorney’s fees, court costs, and other collection costs incurred by Auctioneer. If Auctioneer assigns collection to its house counsel, such attorney’s time expended on the matter shall be compensated at a rate comparable to the hourly rate of independent attorneys. 32. If any applicable conditions herein are not complied with the Bidder will be in default and in addition to any and all other remedies available to RR Auction and the Consignor by law, including, without limitation, the right to hold the Bidder liable for the total purchase price, including all fees, charges and expenses more fully set forth herein, RR Auction, may (a) cancel the sale of that, or any other lots sold to the defaulting Bidder at the same or any other auction, retaining as liquidated damages all payments made by the Bidder, or (b) resell the purchased property, whether at public auction or by private sale, or (c) effect any combination thereof. In any case, the Bidder will be liable for any deficiency, any and all costs, handling charges, late charges, expenses of both sales, RR Auction’s commissions on both sales at our regular rates, legal fees and expenses, collection fees and incidental damages. RR Auction may apply any proceeds of sale then due or thereafter becoming due to the Bidder from RR Auction or any affiliated company, or any payment made by the Bidder to RR Auction or any affiliated company, where or not intended to reduce the Bidder’s obligations with respect to the unpaid lot or lots, to the deficiency and any other amounts due to RR Auction or any affiliated companies. In addition, a defaulting Bidder will be deemed to have granted and assigned to RR Auction a continuing security interest of first priority in any property or money of RR Auction’s owing to such Bidder in RR Auction’s possession, and RR Auction may retain and apply such property or money as collateral security for the obligations due to RR Auction. Payment will not be deemed to have been made in full until RR Auction has collected good funds. In the event the Bidder fails to pay any or all of the total purchase price for any lot and RR Auction elects to pay the Consignor any portion of the sale proceeds, the Bidder acknowledges that RR Auction shall have all of the rights of the Consignor to pursue the Bidder for any amounts paid to the Consignor, whether at law, in equity, or under these Terms and Conditions of Sale. 33. Auctioneer shall have a lien against the merchandise purchased by the buyer to secure payment of the Auction invoice. Auctioneer is further granted a lien and the right to retain possession of any other property of the buyer then held by the Auctioneer or its affiliates to secure payment of any Auction invoice or any other amounts due the Auctioneer or affiliates from the buyer. With respect to these lien rights, Auctioneer shall have all the rights of a secured creditor, including but not limited to the right of sale. In addition, with respect to payment of the Auction invoice(s), the buyer waives any and all rights of offset he might otherwise have against the Auctioneer and the consignor of the merchandise included on the invoice. If a Bidder owes Auctioneer or its affiliates on any account, Auctioneer and its affiliates shall have the right to offset such unpaid account by any credit balance due Bidder, and it may secure by possessory lien any unpaid amount by any of the Bidder’s property in their possession. 34. Title shall not pass to the successful Bidder until all invoices are paid in full. It is the responsibility of the buyer to provide adequate insurance coverage for the items once they have been delivered to a common carrier or third-party shipper. 35. All checks, cashiers checks or money orders are payable to R&R Auction Company, LLC. Orders paid by cashier check, money order, wire are shipped upon receipt. Delivery; Shipping; and Handling Charges: 36. Bidder is liable for shipping and handling. Auctioneer is unable to combine purchases from other auctions or affiliates into one package for shipping purposes. Lots won will be shipped in a commercially reasonable time after payment in good funds for the merchandise and the shipping fees is received or credit extended, except when third-party shipment occurs. Bidder agrees that Service and Handling charges related to shipping items which are not pre-paid may be charged to the credit card on file with Auctioneer. Unless otherwise specifically indicated, all merchandise is stored at Auctioneer’s facilities in Amherst, New Hampshire. The purchases shall be shipped from that facility unless bidder makes arrangements to take possession at the facility.
37. Successful international Bidders shall provide written shipping instructions, including specified Customs declarations, to the Auctioneer for any lots to be delivered outside of the United States. NOTE: Declaration value shall be the item’(s) hammer price together with its buyer’s premium and Auctioneer shall use the correct harmonized code for the lot. Domestic Buyers on lots designated for third-party shipment must designate the common carrier, accept risk of loss, and prepay shipping costs. Title: 38. On the fall of the auctioneer’s hammer, title to the offered lot will pass to the highest bidder acknowledged by RR Auction but fully subject to Buyer’s compliance with all of the terms of the Conditions of Sale and the Registration Form. Rights Reserved: 39. RR Auction reserves the right to withdraw any lot before or at the time of the auction, and/or to postpone the auction of all or any lots or parts thereof, for any reason. RR Auction shall not be liable to any Bidder in the event of such withdrawal or postponement under any circumstances. RR Auction reserves the right to refuse to accept bids from anyone. Conducting the Auction: 40. RR Auction reserves the right to postpone the auction sale or any session thereof for a reasonable period of time for any reason whatsoever, and no Bidder or prospective Bidder shall have any claim as a result thereof, including consequential damages. 41. RR Auction reserves the right to withdraw any lot at any time, even after the hammer has fallen, until the Bidder has taken physical possession of the lot. No Consignor who has registered to bid at the sale (or at any other time unless otherwise provided in the consignment agreement), or any Bidder or prospective Bidder shall have a right to claim any consequential damages if a lot is withdrawn, even after the sale. 42. The highest qualified Bidder recognized by the Auctioneer shall be the Buyer. In the event of a tie bid, the earliest bid received or recognized wins. In the event of any dispute between any Bidders at an Auction, Auctioneer may at his sole discretion reoffer the lot. Auctioneer’s decision and declaration of the winning Bidder shall be final and binding upon all Bidders. Bids properly offered, whether by floor Bidder or other means of bidding, may on occasion be missed or go unrecognized; in such cases, the Auctioneer may declare the recognized bid accepted as the winning bid, regardless of whether a competing bid may have been higher. Auctioneer reserves the right after the hammer falls to accept bids and reopen bidding for bids placed through the Internet or otherwise. 43. Lots bearing bidding estimates shall open at Auctioneer’s discretion. In the event that no bid meets or exceeds that opening amount, the lot shall pass as unsold. 44. All items are to be purchased per lot as numerically indicated and no lots will be broken unless decided by RR Auction. Auctioneer reserves the right to withdraw, prior to the close, any lots from the Auction. 45. Auctioneer reserves the right to rescind the sale in the event of nonpayment, breach of a warranty, disputed ownership, failure to execute the reserve, auctioneer’s clerical error or omission in exercising bids and reserves, or for any other reason and in Auctioneer’s sole discretion. 46. Auctioneer occasionally experiences Internet and/or Server service outages, and Auctioneer periodically schedules system downtime for maintenance and other purposes, during which Bidders cannot participate or place bids. If such outages occur, RR Auction may at our discretion extend bidding for the Auction. Bidders unable to place their Bids through the Internet are directed to contact Client Services at 1-603-732-4280. 47. The Auctioneer has the right to sell certain unsold items after the close of the Auction. Such lots shall be considered sold during the Auction and all these Terms and Conditions shall apply to such sales including but not limited to the Buyer’s Premium, return rights, and disclaimers.
Internet Auction – Extended bidding & the 30 Minute Rule: 48. Any bidder may bid on any lot prior to 6 pm. At that time, the Extended Bidding goes into effect. If you have not bid on a lot before 6 pm, you may not bid on that lot after 6 pm. Only those bidders who have placed bids on a lot before 6 pm will be allowed to bid on that lot after 6 pm. If you are the only bidder on a lot at 6 pm, that lot is awarded to you. During the extended bidding period, a lot will remain open only to those who bid on that lot prior to 6 pm. All lots WITHOUT an opening bid at 6 pm will remain OPEN to ALL bidders until 7 pm or until they receive their first bid. These lots will close immediately upon receipt of a bid or at 7 pm, whichever comes first. For all lots that are active after 7 pm, bidding will remain open until 30 minutes pass without a bid being placed on THAT lot. The 30 Minute Rule is applied on a PER LOT BASIS; each lot in the auction closes individually based on bidding activity after 7 pm. On a PER LOT BASIS, the 30 minute timer will reset each time a bid is placed after 7 pm. If you are the high bidder, raising your maximum bid will NOT reset the timer. RR Auction reserves the right to close the auction at any time at its sole discretion. Auctioneer’s Discretion: 49. RR Auction shall determine opening bids and bidding increments. The auctioneer has the right in its absolute discretion to reject any bid in the event of dispute between bidders or if the auctioneer has doubt as to the validity of any bid, to advance the bidding at its absolute discretion and to determine the successful bidder in the event of a dispute between bidders, to continue the bidding or to reoffer and resell the lot in question. In the event of a dispute after the sale, RR Auction’s record of final sale shall be conclusive. The auctioneer also may reject any bid and withdraw the lot from sale if the auctioneer decides either that any opening bid is below the reserve of the lot or article or that an advance is insufficient. Unless otherwise announced by the auctioneer at the time of sale, no lots may be divided for the purpose of sale. Reserves: 50. Lots may be subject to a reserve which is the confidential minimum price below which the lot will not be sold. Consignors may not bid on their own lots or property. Off-Site Bidding: 51. Bidding by telephone, facsimile-transmission (fax-in), on-line, or absentee bidding (advance written bids submitted by mail) are offered solely as a convenience and permitted subject to advance arrangements, availability, and RR Auction’s approval which shall be exercised at RR Auction’s sole discretion. Neither RR Auction nor its agents or employees shall be held liable for the failure to execute bids or for errors relating to any transmission or execution thereof. In order to be considered for off-site bidding in any manner, Bidders must comply with all of these Conditions of Sale and the terms contained on the Registration Form. RR Auction’ Remedies: 52. Failure of the Bidder/Buyer to comply with any of these Conditions of Sale or the terms of the Registration Form is an event of default. In such event, RR Auction may, in addition to any other available remedies specifically including the right to hold the defaulting Bidder/Buyer liable for the Purchase Price or to charge and collect from the defaulting Bidder/Buyer’s credit or debit accounts as provided for elsewhere herein: (a) cancel the sale, retaining any payment made by the Buyer as damages (the Bidder/Buyer understands and acknowledges that RR Auction will be substantially damaged should such default occur, and that damages under sub-part (a) are necessary to compensate RR Auction for such damages; (b) resell the property without reserve at public auction or privately; (c) charge the Bidder/Buyer interest on the Purchase Price at the rate of one and one-half per cent (1.5%) per month or the highest allowable interest rate; (d) take any other action that RR Auction, in its sole discretion, deems necessary or appropriate to preserve and protect RR Auction’ rights and remedies. Should RR Auction resell the property, the original defaulting buyer shall be liable for the payment of any deficiency in the purchase price and all costs and expenses associated there with, including but not limited to warehousing, sales-related expenses, reasonable attorney fees and court costs, commissions, incidental damages and any other charges due hereunder which were not collected or collectable. In the event that such buyer is the successful bidder on more than one lot and pays
less than the purchase price for the total lots purchased, RR Auction shall apply the payment received to such lot or lots that RR Auction, in its sole discretion, deems appropriate. If RR Auction does not exercise such discretion, the lots to which the payment shall be applied will be in descending order from the highest purchase price to the lowest. Any buyer failing to comply with these Conditions of Sale shall be deemed to have granted RR Auction a security interest in, and RR Auction may retain as collateral such security for such buyer’s obligations to RR Auction, any property in RR Auction’ possession owned by such buyer. RR Auction shall have the benefit of all rights of a secured party under the Uniform Commercial Code (U.C.C.) as adopted by The Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Warranties: 53. RR Auction does not provide any warranties to Bidders or Buyers, whether expressed or implied, beyond those expressly provided for in these Conditions of Sale. All property and lots are sold “as is” and “where is”. By way of illustration rather than limitation, neither RR Auction nor the consignor makes any representation or warranty, expressed or implied, as to merchant ability or fitness for intended use, condition of the property (including any condition report), correctness of description, origin, measurement, quality, rarity, importance, exhibition, relevance, attribution, source, provenance, date, authorship, condition, culture, genuineness, value, or period of the property. Additionally, neither RR Auction nor the consignor makes any representation or warranty, expressed or implied, as to whether the Buyer acquires rights in copyright or other intellectual property (including exhibition or reproduction rights) or whether the property is subject to any limitations or other rights. RR Auction does not make any representation or warranty as to title. 54. All descriptions, photographs, illustrations, and terminology including but not limited to words describing condition (including any condition reports requested by Bidder, see also Generally Terminology), authorship, period, culture, source, origin, measurement, quality, rarity, provenance, importance, exhibition, and relevance, used in the catalog, bill of sale, invoice, or anywhere else, represent a good faith effort made by RR Auction to fairly represent the lots and property offered for sale as to origin, date, condition, and other information contained therein; they are statements of opinion only. They are not representations or warranties and Bidder agrees and acknowledges that he or she shall not rely on them in determining whether or not to bid or for what price. Price estimates (which are determined well in advance of the auction and are therefore subject to revision) and condition reports are provided solely as a convenience to Bidders and are not intended nor shall they be relied on by Bidders as statements, representations or warranties of actual value or predictions of final bid prices. 55. Bidders are accorded the opportunity to inspect the lots and to otherwise satisfy themselves as to the nature and sufficiency of each lot prior to bidding, and RR Auction urges Bidders to avail themselves accordingly. 56. FIREARMS. Auctioneer complies with all Federal and State rules and regulations relating to the purchasing, registration and shipping of firearms. A Bidder is required to provide appropriate documents and the payment of associated fees, if any. Bidder is responsible for providing a shipping address that is suitable for the receipt of a firearm. Important Notice: Many identical versions of props and costumes are created for film and television productions in the normal course of a production. RR Auction does not warrant or represent that the screen shots referenced are exact images of the offered item (unless specifically noted in the written description). Use of a screen shot does not constitute a warranty or representation of authenticity or provenance. There is not a right of return or refund based upon a claim arising out of or pertaining to any reference to a screen shot. 57. Lots and property are not returnable to RR Auction for any reason except under Buyer’s limited Remedies set forth in Sections 58 and 59 below and under the express terms and conditions of Section 58. Limitation of Damages: 58. In the event that RR Auction is prevented for any reason from delivering any property to Buyer or Buyer is otherwise dissatisfied with the performance of RR Auction, the liability, if any, of RR Auction, shall be limited to, and shall not exceed, the amount actually paid for the
property by Buyer. In no event shall RR Auction be liable for incidental, special, indirect, exemplary or consequential damages of any kind, including but not limited to loss of profits, value of investment or opportunity cost. Unauthorized Statements: 59. Under no circumstances is any employee, agent or representative of RR Auction authorized by RR Auction to modify, amend, waive or contradict any of these Terms and Conditions of Sale, any term or condition set forth on the Registration Form, any warranty or limitation or exclusion of warranty, any term or condition in either the Registration Form or these Terms and Conditions regarding payment requirements, including but not limited to due date, manner of payment, and what constitutes payment in full, or any other term or condition contained in any documents issued by RR Auction unless such modification, amendment, waiver or contradiction is contained in a writing signed by all parties. Any statements, oral or written, made by employees, agents or representatives of RR Auction to Bidder, including statements regarding specific lots, even if such employee, agent or representative represents that such statement is authorized, unless reduced to a writing signed by all parties, are statements of personal opinion only and are not binding on RR Auction, and under no circumstances shall be relied on by Bidder as a statement, representation or warranty of RR Auction. Buyer’s Remedies: 60. Under no circumstance will RR Auction incur liability to a Bidder in excess of the purchase price actually paid. The terms and conditions of sale herein described shall be enforced in accordance with, and governed by the laws of The Commonwealth of Massachusetts. 61. This section sets forth the sole and exclusive remedies of Buyer in conformity with Sections 51-55 (“Warranties”) and 56 (“Limitation of Damages”) herein, and is expressly in lieu of any other rights or remedies which might be available to Buyer by law. The Buyer hereby accepts the benefit of the consignor’s warranty of title and any other representations and warranties made by the consignor for the Buyer’s benefit. In the event that Buyer proves in writing to RR Auction satisfaction that there was a breach of the consignor’s warranty of title concerning a lot purchased by Buyer, RR Auction shall make demand upon the consignor to pay to Buyer the Purchase Price (including any premiums, taxes, or other amounts paid or due to RR Auction). Should the consignor not pay the Purchase Price to Buyer within thirty days after such demand, RR Auction shall disclose the identity of the consignor to Buyer and assign to Buyer all of RR Auction’ rights against the consignor with respect to such lot or property. Upon such disclosure and assignment, all responsibility and liability, if any, of RR Auction with respect to said lot or property shall automatically terminate. RR Auction shall be entitled to retain the premiums and other amounts paid to RR Auction - this remedy is as to the consignor only. The rights and remedies provided herein are for the original Buyer only and they may not be assigned or relied upon by any transferee or assignee under any circumstances. 62. All Lots sold by RR Auction are accompanied by an Auction Certificate. On any lot presented with a Auction Certificate (“AC”) issued by RR Auction, that warranty insures only to the original Bidder (as shown in Auctioneer’s records) “Bidder”. Bidder may not transfer the rights afforded under the AC and it is null and void when Bidder transfers or attempts to transfer the lot. The AC warranty is valid from date of the auction in which Bidder was awarded the lot to five (5) years after its purchase. The AC warranty is valid as to its attribution to the person or entity described or to the lot’s usage. When the lot is accompanied by a Letter of Authenticity (or its equivalent) from a third-party authentication provider, buyer has no right of return. On lots not accompanied by third-party authentication or under extremely limited circumstances not including authenticity (e.g. gross cataloging error), a Bidder who did not bid from the floor may request Auctioneer to evaluate voiding a sale; such request must be made in writing detailing the alleged gross error, and submission of the lot to Auctioneer must be pre-approved by Auctioneer. A Bidder must notify the appropriate department head in writing of the Bidder’s request within three (3) days of the non-floor bidder’s receipt of the lot. Any lot that is to be evaluated for return must be received at the office of RR Auction within 35 days after Auction. AFTER THAT 35 DAY PERIOD, NO LOT MAY BE RETURNED FOR
ANY REASONS. Lots returned must be in the same condition as when sold and must include any Letter of Authenticity. If a bidder wishes to challenge the Letter of Authenticity within the five (5) year warranty period, Bidder must present with the claim, authoritative written evidence that the lot is not authentic as determined by a known expert in the field. If Auctioneer concurs that the lot is not as represented, Bidder shall be refunded their purchase price. If the Auctioneer denies the claim, the Bidder may file the dispute with the American Arbitration Association with locale in Boston Massachusetts, Suffolk County, before a single selected Arbitrator selected by the American Arbitration Association. The American Arbitration Association arbitration shall be conducted under the provisions of the Federal Arbitration Act and the Bidder consents to jurisdiction in The Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The challenge to Authenticity must be brought within one (1) year if the Auctioneer denies the claim. After one (1) year, the Bidder hereby releases and discharges RR Auction from any and all legal, equitable, administrative and/or other claims, counterclaims, demands, setoffs, defenses, accounts, suits, debts, dues, actions, causes of action, proceedings, arbitrations, damages, executions, judgments, findings, controversies and disputes, whether known or unknown or suspected or unsuspected, whether in law or equity, that the Bidder have or may have had against RR Auction arising from or relating to any claim whatsoever. Specifically, the AC provided by RR Auction, does not provide for incidental or consequential damages or other indirect damages. Any lot sold with a certificate of authenticity or other warranty from an entity other than Auctioneer is subject to such issuing entity’s rules and such conditions are the sole remedy afforded to Bidder. For information as to third party authentication warranties the bidder is directed to contact RR Auction. RR Auction’ Additional Services: 63. For Buyers who do not remove purchased property from RR Auction’ premises, RR Auction, in its sole discretion and solely as a service and accommodation to Buyers, may arrange to have purchased lots packed, insured and forwarded at the sole request, expense, and risk of Buyer. RR Auction assumes no and disclaims all responsibility and liability for acts or omissions in such packing or shipping by RR Auction or other packers and carriers, whether or not recommended by RR Auction. RR Auction assumes no and disclaims all responsibility and liability for damage to frames, glass or other breakable items. Where RR Auction arranges and bills for such services via invoice or credit card, RR Auction will include an administration charge. Headings: 64. Headings are for convenience only and shall not be used to interpret the substantive sections to which they refer. Entire Agreement: 65. These Conditions of Sale constitute the entire agreement between the parties together with the terms and conditions contained in the Registration Form. They may not be amended, modified or superseded except in a signed writing executed by all parties. No oral or written statement by anyone employed by RR Auction or acting as agent or representative of RR Auction may amend, modify, waive or supersede the terms herein unless such amendment, waiver or modification is contained in a writing signed by all parties. 66. If any section of these Terms and Conditions of Sale or any term or provision of any section is held to be invalid, void, or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining sections or terms and provisions of a section shall continue in full force and effect without being impaired or invalidated in any way. 67. These Terms and Conditions of Sale and the auction shall be construed and enforced in accordance with, and governed by, the laws of The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, whether or not the auction is and these Terms and Conditions of Sale are fully performed in Boston Massachusetts, Suffolk County.
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