RR Auction: April 2016 Space & Aviation

SPACE & AVIATION Featuring Dave Scott's surface-used 500mm Zeiss lens—seen here in his left hand

April 21, 2016

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space & aviation auction April 14-21 An initial bid must be placed on lots by 6pm Thursday, April 21.

A one hour extended bidding period begins followed immediately by the 30 Minute Rule at 7pm.

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Aviation......................................................................................... 2

Apollo 12....................................................................................146

Path to Space............................................................................. 10

Apollo 13 ...................................................................................157

Cosmonauts................................................................................13

Apollo 14....................................................................................164

X-15 and X-Plane Program.......................................................... 21

Apollo 15....................................................................................168

Project Mercury...........................................................................22

Apollo 16....................................................................................184

Guenter Wendt Collection...........................................................35

Apollo 17....................................................................................191

Project Gemini ............................................................................60

Apollo-Soyuz..............................................................................200

Leslie Cantwell Collection...........................................................69

Skylab .......................................................................................201

Project Apollo Hardware............................................................. 76

Space Shuttle........................................................................... 208

Project Apollo.............................................................................102

Challenger ................................................................................230

Apollo 7......................................................................................112

Columbia ...................................................................................231

Apollo 8......................................................................................116

Rocket Propulsion ....................................................................232

Apollo 9......................................................................................118

Miscellany .................................................................................234

Apollo 10....................................................................................120

Terms & Conditions ..................................................................238

Apollo 11....................................................................................124

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Aviation

AVIATION

Whilst defending his patent, Wilbur states “it is much more pleasant to go to Kitty Hawk for experiments than to worry over law-suits” 6001. Wilbur Wright Autograph Letter Signed. Rare ALS signed “Wilbur

Wright,” four pages two sets of adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 5.5, January 25, 1912. Letter to Mr. W. de Hevesy in Paris. In part: “During the past three months most of my time has been taken up with law suits and I have been away from home most of the time. I am hoping to be freed from this kind of work before another year has ended.

It is much more pleasant to go to Kitty Hawk for experiments than to worry over law-suits. We had hoped in 1906 to sell our invention to governments for enough money to satisfy our needs and then devote our time to science, but the jealousy of certain persons blocked this plan, and compelled us to rely on our patents and commercial exploitation. We wished to be free from business cares so that we could give all our own time to advancing the science and art of aviation, but we have been compelled to spend our time on business matters instead, during the past five years. When we think what we might have accomplished if we had been able to devote this time to experiments, we feel very sad, but it is always easier to deal with things than with men, and no one can direct his life entirely as he would choose. Yet these years have not been without their pleasant spots. And we look back with much enjoyment to the friendships made during this period. If you should come to America do not forget Dayton.” In fine condition, with repaired partial separations to folds. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope addressed in his own hand.

The Wright Brothers received their patent for a ‘Flying Machine’ in May 1906, which outlined the method they devised for controlling an aircraft in flight. Accusing competitors of copying their designs, the Wrights began suing for patent infringement at home and abroad. Their most famous suit was brought against Glenn Curtiss in 1909 and was not resolved until after Wilbur’s death, which came just five months after he penned this letter. His observation on the effects of their constant litigation is astute: it was a distraction that hindered the Wrights’ progress, and it stalled the development of the American aviation industry as a whole. Meanwhile, manned flight in Europe began to surpass America’s capabilities. Any autographic material from Wilbur Wright is extremely scarce, and letters of this length with such outstanding aviation content very rarely surface. Provenance: The Everett Fisher Collection. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $1000

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Excessively rare portrait signed by both Wilbur and Orville 6002. Orville and Wilbur Wright Signed Photograph. Exceptionally rare 3.5 x 5.5 real

photo postcard of the Wright brothers standing side by side, boldly signed in the lower border in ink, “Orville Wright” and “Wilbur Wright.” Reverse bears an ANS in French by Rene Pellier, the vice-president of the Aero Club of Sarthe, dated May 1, 1909, in full (translated): “10:30 PM—We just offered, the bronze for which you have contributed, to the Wright brothers, and I make haste to send you this card signed by them.” In fine condition, with minor creasing and silvering to upper left corner, and a French postage stamp affixed to upper right.

Wilbur had arrived in Le Mans, France, in 1908 to conduct a series of public demonstration flights in order to secure a contact, and found Pellier to be one of his greatest advocates. Securing the contract with ease, Wilbur’s flights captivated the public. At the beginning of 1909, Orville, who had been giving similar demonstrations in the US, arrived in France and the two traveled to Pau to train three selected French pilots.

They then trained some military pilots in Rome before deciding to return to the United States, but first returned to Le Mans to say goodbye to their friends. At an honorary banquet on May 1, Leon Bollee presented them with an impressive bronze trophy symbolizing the Muse of Aviation on behalf of the Aero Club of Sarthe. This reception must have been where the famed brothers signed this postcard. An exceedingly rare example, this is the only signed portrait showing them together that we have encountered. Precertified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $2500

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Wondrous photo of man’s first flight 6003. Orville Wright Signed Photograph. Vintage 5.75 x

3.75 cardstock photo of the Wright Brothers’s first flight, captioned at the bottom ‘First Man-Flight, December 17, 1903, Kitty Hawk, N. C.,” signed in fountain pen. Framed and cloth-matted. In fine condition, with a tiny stain to upper border, affecting neither the image nor the signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Quarter-century after Kitty Hawk, Orville Wright establishes the Thompson Trophy to inspire future pioneers 6004. Orville Wright Signed Document. DS, four pages, 8 x 13, 1928. A Deed of Gift

for the L. S. Thompson Speed Trophy, in part: “Before and immediately following the entry in 1917 of the United States of America in the World War, and preliminary to becoming naval aviators Donors received aviation and naval training at West Palm Beach, Florida, and at Huntington, New York; and during such training became intimately associated with their friend Lewis S Thompson of Red Bank, New Jersey, who...greatly facilitated said training and immeasurably contributed to whatever success Donors achieved in the performance of their duties, singly and as a group, in the service of their country...Now therefore, Donors hereby give to Donee the trophy known as ‘The L. S. Thompson Speed Trophy together with 5 miniature replicas thereof subject to the following terms and conditions: FIRST: Said trophy and said replicas shall be designated ‘The L. S. Thompson Speed Trophy’...SECOND: Donee shall hold the trophy so long as this Deed of GW shall not be revoked as herein provided. THIRD: Said trophy and said replicas shall, from time to time, be awarded as herein provided for breaking the World’s maximum speedy record for aeroplanes...FOURTH: When said record shall be broken by any pilot, Donee shall award said trophy.” Signed on the final page by Orville Wright as Chairman of the Contest Committee, and also signed by 33 others including “Geo Lewis” as the Chairman of the Executive Committee, “CF Schory” as the Secretary of the Contest Committee and “Porter IL Adams” as the President of the National Aeronautic Association. It is then signed by thirty donors, including the Assistant Secretary of War for Aeronautics “F. Trubee Davison,” his successor “Robert A. Lovett,” Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Aeronautics; “D. S. Ingalls,” his successor “Artemus L. Gates,” financier William A. Rockefeller, and Wings Club president Caleb S. Bragg. Document is housed in its original legal folder. In fine condition, with some mild toning to pages, a bit heavier to final page. Accompanied by two 1928 letters from Lovett to C. F. Schory of the NAA in Washington, the first sending a copy of this deed of gift along with a design for the trophy (not present), the second suggests changing the deed so it is not restricted to land planes.

On the 25th anniversary of the Wright Brothers’ flight, Orville encouraged future aviation innovation by chairing the contest committee of the Thompson Trophy. Named after Lewis S. Thompson, a wealthy backer, the Thompson Trophy became one of the most coveted aviation awards during the heyday of airplane racing in the 1930s. Over the thirty-year history of the storied competition, many famous aviators and planes competed for the prize, with the winning speeds starting at 201 mph in 1930 and ending at 1,302 mph in 1961. An important document in aviation history signed by Orville Wright, without whom such a contest would not have been possible. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Complete collection of Smithsonian fabric relics, including Earhart’s Lockheed Vega and a Wright Vin Fiz

6005. Aviation: Set of Nine Flown Fabric Presentations.

Complete set of the nine flown fabric presentations created by the Smithsonian Institution National Air and Space Museum with fabric removed during restoration of historically important aircraft. Each swatch measures about 2 x 2 and is affixed to an informational poster and matted to an overall size of 16 x 20. Pieces include: a brown swatch from Calbraith Perry Rodgers’s Wright Brothers Vin Fiz; a bright red swatch from Amelia Earhart’s Lockheed Vega 5B; a dark brown swatch from from Oakley Kelly and John Macready’s Fokker T-2; a beige swatch from the Bleriot XI; a dark brown swatch from the Douglas World Cruiser ‘Chicago’ that made the first around-the-world flight in 1924; a dark brown swatch from Lt. Heinz von Beaulieu-Marconnay’s Fokker D-VII ‘U.10’; a gray swatch from the Albatros D.Va No. 7161/17; a brown swatch from the Curtiss NC-4 Flying Boat that made the first transatlantic flight in 1919; and a dark gray swatch from the De Havilland DH-4 WWI bomber. A crease to the center of the De Havilland DH-4 sheet and toned adhesive affecting the appearance of the Albatros D.Va sheet, otherwise overall fine condition. Rarely offered as a complete set, this is an absolutely remarkable collection of relics from some of the most important aircraft in aviation history. Starting Bid $500

Atypically large Hindenburg framework fragment 6006. Hindenburg Piece of Metal Frame. Remarkable flown piece of alumi-

num alloy framework recovered from the wreckage of the Hindenburg crash site. The lightweight duralumin fragment consists of riveted girders and struts, and measures 14.25 x 10.25 x 3. In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the original recipient, Robert Jeffrey, dated February 4, 1985, in part: “As a child I lived in Lakewood, N. J. which is near the Naval Air Station at Lakehurst, N. J. On the maiden flight of the Hindenburg to the U. S. it landed at Lakehurst & an acquaintance of my parents (Mrs. Agnes Reynolds) invited two of the crew members for dinner, as she spoke German they enjoyed themselves. As I was interested in aviation of all sorts she called & asked me if I’d like to come over & meet the men of the Hindenburg.

Upon my arrival I found out that the two men were engine mechanics on the ship, their names were Herman Rothfuss & Willy Scheef & they gave me their autographs.

On a later date the Hindenburg caught fire upon arrival at Lakehurst N. A. S. & a friend of ours, Chief William Buckley, U. S. N., was able to get a piece of the charred wreckage & gave it to me.” Also accompanied by the aforesaid pencil signatures of Rothfuss and Scheef on a off-white 3.25 x 1.25 slip, and a scrapbook of fascinating newspaper clippings related to the disaster. Given how most recovered Hindenburg fragments are of a much smaller size, this incredible piece, elevated furthermore by its wonderful provenance, exists as a true rarity and of the utmost desirability for collectors of aviation history. Starting Bid $300

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Lindbergh focuses on his conservation efforts: “Only a fraction of my life for the last forty years has been devoted to aviation” 6007. Charles Lindbergh Typed Manuscript Signed.

TMS signed “Charles (A. Lindbergh),” five onionskin pages, 8.25 x 11, July 12, 1971. Detailed criticism and commentary concerning a biographical manuscript written by Alden Whitman of the New York Times, responding page-by-page and lineby-line with specific corrections. In part: “P. 3, line 4: I made the first nonstop airplane flight between the continents of North America and Europe, solo or otherwise…P. 3, line 13: My statement was: ‘I have had enough publicity for a lifetime and several reincarnations.’ Please correct for accuracy…P. 12 (.6): I saw one Javan rhinoceros—for about fifteen seconds. P. 12 (.8): Please change ‘I think we’ve got the problem of guarding the rhinos in hand’ to ‘I hope we’ve got the problem of guarding the rhinos in hand.’ There are real problems remaining…P. 16 (.10): I am not sure what is meant by a ‘new’ Lindbergh. I am not aware of any major change. I simply decided to take part in conservation activities for several years fairly intensively, and have adjusted my life accordingly. P 16 (.7): Only a fraction of my life for the last forty years has been devoted to aviation. P. 17 (.1): I first learned of the danger of extinction of the Tamaraw from Noel Simon…

As I recall, my first trip to the Philippines in this connection came in 1968, when I worked with Tom Harrisson in connection with both the Tamaraw and the Monkey Eating Eagle…P. 26 (.2): I never laid out an air route along the Atlantic coast. However, I often flew along the coast to reach Miami, which was the major Pan American Airways base in the early days of the company…I don’t know where you got these ideas.

I thoroughly disagree. I did not fly the Atlantic because I thought I ought to. Such a thought didn’t occur to me. (See my account in ‘The Spirit of St. Louis.’) P. 81A (.4) When I took off from Long Island in the ‘Spirit of St. Louis,’ I was not eligible for the Orteig prize, and did not expect to receive it. (See account in ‘The Spirit of St. Louis.’) P. 82 (.2): I did not continue in aviation almost exclusively until 1964—far from it…P. 83 (.7) You are guessing here again, in regard to elements you don’t know about and that I prefer not to talk about. I did not ask Pan American for $600 a month. I was offered much more—and took much more when I began working as a consultant for the company, in 1928...But Alden, this does not relate to conservation, and bringing it in is quite contrary to our understanding in regard to the articles that were to be written for the Times. I regard this as private information and hope you will see fit to delete it from your book.” In fine condition.

Although Whitman’s manuscript was seemingly never published, he did author a number of articles about Lindbergh; in fact, he even made a trip to the Philippines with Lindbergh during the pilot’s advocacy efforts on behalf of the native peoples. In his later years Lindbergh became heavily involved in environmental causes and alleviating the plight of oppressed indigenous cultures. In 1968 he flew to Indonesia and Borneo, lobbying presidents Sukarno and Ferdinand Marcos—who he mentions here—to help protect the endangered Javan rhinoceros and tamaraw. In 1971, the year of the present manuscript, Lindbergh went to live among the Tasaday in the jungles of the Philippines, comparing the exhilaration brought by this unique experience to that of his historic flight. Lindbergh’s private nature is also evident in his comments, as he becomes increasingly irritated with the biographical inaccuracies that he discovers throughout the manuscript. A supremely interesting piece involving one of the lesser-known aspects of Lindbergh’s life. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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Bold Lindy signature on a test pilot membership card 6008. Charles Lindbergh Signed Membership Card.

Lindbergh’s Society of Experimental Test Pilots membership card, 3.75 x 2.25, appointing Lindbergh as an Honorary Fellow, boldly signed at the bottom in black ink, “C. A. Lindbergh,” and also signed by the society’s president, legendary pilot Robert A. Hoover. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

6009. Naval Aviation Signed Lithograph. Exceptional

color limited edition 25 x 31 lithograph entitled ‘Naval Aviation: 75th Anniversary Commemorative,’ numbered 908/1000, signed in pencil by twelve noted naval aviators, including: Alan Shepard, Gene Cernan, John Glenn, George Bush, Pappy Boyington, Joe Foss, Tom Moorer, Jeremiah Denton, Jim Stockdale, Clyde Lassen, Randy Cunningham, and David McCampbell. Also signed in pencil by the artist, R. L. Rasmussen. Rolled and in fine condition.

Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from the Naval Aviation Museum Foundation. A superb assemblage highlighted by three astronauts and a president. Oversized Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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6010. American Aviation Ejection Seat.

North American Aviation ejection seat assembly skeleton, 22.25 x 47 x 34.5, with wooden backrest, foam headrest and armrests with “Danger” stickers affixed just below gripping mechanism at end of each arm, the left handle reading “1NS–172–53123–7.”

Each foot rest bears the “NAA” logo, and the label on left side of back frame features various identification numbers, including: “Part No. 176–53009–I,” “Order No. AF 33–6517,” “Serial No. 1247,” “Inspect WUC2, 1F86227,” and a date of “6–23-53.” The label reads at the bottom, “Property of U.S. Government.” In very good condition, with overall wear. Oversized.

Considering the size and weight of this item, additional shipping charges will apply; please contact Bobby@RRAuction.com for more details. The Leon Ford Collection. Starting Bid $200

6012. Explorer II Flown Fabric Bookmark. Bookmark made

6011. Air Force Ventilation Unit. United States Air Force portable

pressure suit ventilation unit, measuring 8.5 x 13 x 12, featuring a metal tag on the top, “Ventilating Unit, Pressure Suit, Hand Portable, Stock No. RX4120-977-2989-S030, Serial No. PPS 241, Part No. 62A79E1.” The top of the unit bears an “On-Off Flow Control” knob and “Hot Day—Cool Day” selection lever. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

of flown fabric from the National Geographic Society–US Army Air Corps balloon Explorer II, 2.25 x 7, printed with an image of the balloon on one side and details of the flight on the reverse. The flight took place on November 11, 1935, and set an altitude record at a height of 72,395 feet. In very good condition, with moderate overall soiling. Accompanied by a photocopy of the type of letter sent to National Geographic Society members who received these souvenirs.

The Leslie Cantwell Collection. Starting Bid $200

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Path to space

PATH TO SPACE

Von Braun plans a manned mission to Mars—including a concept sketch of his spacecraft

6013. Wernher von Braun Handwritten Manuscript. Von Braun’s handwritten notes in pencil on the requirements for a spacecraft destined for Mars, unsigned, six pages on four sheets, no date. The first page concerns the “Payload net third, returnable stage,” and itemizes the payload for “10 people, incl. 2 crew,” listing the weights of spacecraft parts such as “Hull,” “Wing,” “Flywheel,” “Guidance & power supply,” and “Fins & rudders.” Estimating these at a total of 8.4 tons, he adds “1.6 tons return fuel” for a total of ten. He goes on to make several calculations and estimates for cargo, including “Weight of satellite.” On the third page, von Braun makes estimates for the differences between the initial and final weights of the first, second, and third stages of his proposed design. The fifth page is headed “3rd stage,” and determines the wing size necessary to support the revised payload as calculated on the first page: “Old wing area was based on 27 tons landing weight. New 3rd stage has 8.5 tons landing weight.” Below, von Braun calculates the wing area required using a scale factor. Most importantly, on the last page, von Braun sketches a diagram of a spacecraft from above based on these new dimensions, labeling the segments with their measurements; included in his sketch are the ten passengers he describes. In overall very good to fine condition, with expected handling wear and a central horizontal crease. From the Doris Hunter Collection.

Von Braun was fascinated by the idea of a manned mission to Mars and made the first engineering analysis of such an excursion in 1948, first publishing his findings in 1952. The calculations offered here seem to expand upon his extremely ambitious proposal, inspired by the the Antarctic expeditions of the early 20th century. He envisioned a 70-member crew aboard a fleet of ten spacecraft, comprised of seven ‘passenger’ ships and three ‘cargo’ ships. The cargo ships would orbit the planet and dispatch groups of explorers to the Martian surface on the smaller passenger vessels. In this initial plan the third-stage return weight was estimated at 27 tons, which appears to be what von Braun hopes to downsize when making these calculations. Exceedingly rare, these handwritten notes—highlighted by the sketch of a possible spacecraft—provide tremendous insight into von Braun’s planning stages for a mission to the ‘red planet’ and are of the utmost desirability. Starting Bid $1000

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6014. Wernher von Braun Signed Award Certificate. Attractive DS, signed “Wernher von Braun,” one page, 10.5 x 8, April 7, 1961. George C. Marshall Space Flight Center ‘Suggestion Award Certificate’ issued to William C. Cunningham “for the contribution of a beneficial idea which has improved operations.” Boldly signed in the lower left by von Braun. In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6015. RCA Missile Test Project Report and Booklet. Two rare booklets related to the US Air Force Missile Test Project operated by RCA during the 1950s, including: an annual report for 1955, 10.75 x 8, 49 pages, describing the various departments and discussing progress made toward the development of guided missiles; and a booklet entitled ‘You and MTP,’ 5.5 x 8.5, 49 pages, providing an overview of the project and employment policies. Also includes an unused RCA Missile Test Project mailing envelope. In very good to fine condition, with soiling and previous owner’s name to the cover of the annual report. Starting Bid $200

6016. General Electric Bio-Satellite Model. Uncommon 1/15

scale General Electric bio-satellite model, measuring 7.75˝ long, and bearing NASA and General Electric logo stickers. Includes original 9.25 x 9.25 wooden base, with front drawer revealing a miniaturized front cover of an Aviation Week & Space Technology magazine cover from June 15, 1964, showing the interior of the bio-satellite. Bottom of base bears an affixed General Electric label from the Re-Entry Systems Department, and is engraved above, “2.” In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

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Path to space

6017. Agena Space Launch Vehicle Model. Early model of a Lockheed Agena-B upper stage space launch vehicle, measuring 10.75˝ long, with original 9.25 x 5.25 plastic base. In fine condition, with soiling and some lettering missing to base. Starting Bid $200

COSMONAUTS

Brilliant life-sized model of the historic Sputnik satellite

6019. Sputnik Life-Sized Replica. Attractive full-scale lightweight replica of the Sputnik satellite, measuring 22Ë? in diameter, with four removable antennae, each able to telescope to approximately 10Ë? in length to accommodate for display purposes. In fine condition. A similar, if less detailed, example can be seen hanging at the Neil Armstrong Museum. As a detailed model of the first artificial earth satellite, this lifesized example exists as a true must-have for serious space aficionados. Starting Bid $1000

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Super rare MIR Space Station digital clock and control panel

6020. MIR Space Station Control Console. Console from the

Information Display Systems of the MIR Space Station featuring a digital clock along with numerous knobs, switches, and displays labeled in Cyrillic, measuring 20 x 9 x 12, used in training for the MIR. Displayed on a custom-made metal stand. In fine condition. According to the consignor, this is believed to be the only MIR panel of this kind that survived—it came from the twin sister station at ground control. Starting Bid $1000

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Magnificent model of the Soviet Luna 9

6021. Luna-9 Spacecraft Model. Stunning 1:5 scale custom handmade model of the Luna 9 spacecraft, measuring approximately 12 x 20 x 7, constructed of metal with elements of plastic composite, produced as an exclusive project presentation model by the Lavochkin Research and Production Association. Presented on a black base with engraved plaque.

In fine condition.

On February 3, 1966, the Luna 9 became the first spacecraft to achieve a soft landing on the moon and transmit photographic data back to Earth. Over its three-day period of operation, the Luna 9 returned a total of 27 individual images of the lunar surface. Additionally, its success offered proof that the surface could support the weight of a lander, as some predicted that it would sink into a loose layer of dust. With extreme attention to details and accuracy, this is a museum-quality model of a significant spacecraft and this year will be the fiftieth anniversary of the Luna-9 landing. Oversized. Starting Bid $1000

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Impressive USSR surveillance satellite porthole 6022. Cosmos 2089 Flown Porthole.

Porthole from the Russian Cosmos 2089 photo surveillance satellite, measuring 11.5˝ in diameter, set upon a custom-made metal stand to an overall height of 22.5.˝ The top edge of the rim is engraved with white text, “11061 1312-0A N6150008.” The porthole is of heavy duty construction built to withstand the rigors of spaceflight. In fine condition. Certified as flown by the chief of space division of USSR Ministry of Defence Colonel-General V. Ivanov and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity, also a stamped permission from the Soviet customs to Mr. William Buckingham and Jose Saldanha to carry out the item through the USSR boarder in 1991.

Cosmos 2089 was launched from the Plesetsk cosmodrome aboard a Soyuz rocket on August 3, 1990. It was launched into 62-degree, 117 by 198 mile orbit and preceded to pass over the Middle East once a day during its 59-day mission. An intriguing Soviet piece with terrific visual appeal. Starting Bid $1000

Sergei Krikalev’s Sokol space glove 6023. Sergei Krikalev’s Russian Sokol Spacesuit Glove.

Desirable left-handed cosmonaut glove from a Sokol KV pressure suit worn by Sergei Krikalev, a veteran of six space flights who ranks second for the longest amount of time in space. An identification tag sewn into the wrist section bears his initials, “KCK,” with a Cyrillic parts number above, “7A—116—0640337.” The interior of the metal wrist lock bears the part number, “0830398.” Glove stands approximately 10˝ tall, and includes a 9˝ diameter wooden base and a 12˝ tall glass display dome.

In fine condition, with expected wear from use. Although the glove’s flight status remains unknown, Krikalev wore Sokol pressurized spacesuits on at least two missions—Soyuz TM-7 and TM-12—prior to the glove’s purchase from Superior Galleries in October of 1997. The Soviet Union dissolved during Krikalev’s TM–12 mission to the MIR Space Station, forever immortalizing him as ‘The Last Soviet Citizen.’ Starting Bid $200

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Complete Soviet pressure suit and helmet 6024.

Soviet Air Force High Altitude Pressure Suit. Soviet VKK-6

high altitude pressure suit and GSh-6A helmet: the complete dark green flight suit is a size large and stamped on the right shoulder, “BKK-6M 07, N 8305825, P 11”; the white helmet is a size medium and includes its original green wooden case with a tag on the outside, labeled as serial number 1133535 with a date of November 1983. Includes the original Russian paperwork. In fine condition, with the helmet having never been used. Starting Bid $200

6025. Cosmonaut Training Communications Helmet.

Cosmonaut communications training helmet. Leather radio headset worn under the hood of the Sokol spacesuit, consisting of mesh hair netting, hard padded ear guards with internal headset, chin strap and metal clasping, Velcro fitting adjustments, a right-jaw microphone extension, and a 21.5˝ long auxiliary cord with part numbers in Cyrillic and engraved “X 3.” The left-jaw microphone extension is absent. In very good to fine condition, with expected wear from use. Consignor notes that it was purchased ‘used in training.’ Starting Bid $200

6026. Cosmonauts Flown 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

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6027. Cosmonaut MIR-Era Space Food. Set of three packets of cosmonaut MIR-era space food, each labeled in Cyrillic with pictures of the ingredients, including: tomato soup, cabbage soup, and peach-flavored biscuits. In fine condition. Consignor notes that the packages were translated in person by cosmonaut Alexei Leonov, who remarked that he particularly liked the tomato soup. Starting Bid $200

6029. Yuri Gagarin Signed Hotel Card. Intercontinental Hotels card for the Curacao branch in Willemstad, Netherlands Antilles, 6 x 4, dated July 29, 1961, and signed at the bottom in blue ballpoint in Cyrillic by Gagarin. The rest of the card has been filled out in another hand with the cosmonaut’s romanized name, “Gagarin Yuri” at the top,“Moscow, Russian, USSR” as his home address, and “Habana” as his prior destination. Reverse bears a July 28, 1961 postmark. In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

Leather portfolio signed

by Gagarin to the USSR deputy foreign minister 6028. Yuri Gagarin Signed Portfolio.

Leather zippered portfolio case, 14.75 x 10, embossed in red Cyrillic in the upper right corner (translated), “XXIII, Congress, CPSU,” and signed and inscribed in Cyrillic on the vinyl interior in blue ballpoint, “Nikolai Nikolaevich, Rodionov, In remembrance of our position in the 23rd Congress of the CPSU, with sincere respect, Gagarin, 6.4.66.” In very good condition.

Rodionov served as the first secretary of the Cheliabinsk oblast committee of the CPSU in 1965, holding that position until he became the USSR’s deputy minister of foreign affairs in 1970. An appealing and unique item given its unusual format and Gagarin’s atypically lengthy inscription. Precertified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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COSMONAUTS

Unique Gagarin award 6 0 3 0 . Yu r i Gagarin’s Radio Club Space Award Diploma. Yuri

Gagarin’s space diploma issued by the Central Radio Club of the Soviet Union for the first spaceto-Earth two-way radio communication via ultra shortwaves, 8.75 x 12, dated May 5, 1961, signed in the lower portion

by Ernst Krenkel, the first chairman of the CCR. In fine condition. A unique item given that all awards to Gagarin were seized by the government, making this one of only two known examples in private hands. The addition of the Krenkel signature is likewise quite exceptional; as a Soviet Arctic explorer and radio operator, Krenkel explored the Arctic on a variety of airships and steamships, and set a world record by establishing a long-distance radio communication between Franz Josef Land and Antarctica.

Starting Bid $200

6032. Alexei Leonov Signed Lithograph. Color 22

x 16.75 lithograph of Alexei Leonov’s 1990 painting entitled ‘First Walk,’ depicting his own historic 12-minute spacewalk during the Voskhod 2 mission, signed in silver ink by Leonov. In very good to fine condition, with some creasing, trimmed edges, and a few small tears. The Leslie Cantwell Collection. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6033. Alexei Leonov Oversized Signed Photograph.

Color satin-finish 16 x 12 photo of Leonov in his spacesuit, signed in black felt tip.

In fine condition, with a slightly grainy quality to the image. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6034. Alexei Leonov Signed Photograph. Of-

6031. Alan Shepard and Yuri Gagarin. Dutch FDC, 7.5 x 3.75, with a cachet honoring the first men in space, postmarked July 3, 1961, signed in black ink by Shepard, “Alan B. Shepard, Jr.,” and in blue ballpoint by Yuri Gagarin. In fine condition. Accompanied by three small photos taken at the time of the Gagarin signing, with a caption adding that the cosmonaut signed during a layover in Curacao, Brazil, on July 28, 1961. According to the consignor, item 6029 in this catalog was also signed on the same day by Gagarin. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

ficial color semiglossy 8 x 10 rednumbered NASA photo of commander Alexei Leonov and CMP Vance Brand prior to their Apollo-Soyuz mission, signed in silver ink by Leonov.

In fine condition.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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6035. Alexei Leonov Signed Photograph. Satin-finish 8 x 10

6037. Valentina Tereshkova Signed Photograph. Semi-

photo of Leonov during his historic first space walk, signed in black felt tip by Leonov, who adds “1st Man Walk in Space, 18 03 65.” In fine condition, with a grainy quality to the image. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

glossy 8 x 10 cardstock close-up photo of a smiling Valentina Tereshkova in her spacesuit, signed in black felt tip by Tereshkova, who has added “Vostok–6.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6 0 3 6 . Va l e n t i n a Tereshkova and Valery Bykovsky Signed Photograph.

Semi-glossy 8 x 10 cardstock photo of Valery Bykovsky and Valentina Tereshkova posing together, both signing in silver ink. In fine condition, with a slightly grainy quality to the image. Precertified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6038. Cosmonaut Pin Collection. Interest-

ing set of twentythree pins from the USSR depicting cosmonauts within a circular golden border, measuring about .75˝ in diameter, including: Gagarin, Tereshkova, Popovich, Bykovsky, Komarov, Leonov, Feoktistov, Egorov, Gorbatko, Nikolayev, Yeliseyev, Belyayev, Beregovoy, Shatalov, Khrunov, Dobrovolsky, Patsayev, Shonin, Filipchenko, Volynov, Volkov, Rukavishnikov, and a red-bordered Popovich. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

6039. Russian Space Pins. Impressively large collection of approximately 450 Soviet commemorative space pins and buttons, various shapes and sizes, commemorating different cosmonauts, missions, or achievements. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

6040. Russian Space Dog Coins. Three aluminum 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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X-15 AND X PLANE PROGRAM

Rare X-15 suit emergency oxygen supply

6041.

X-15 Pilot Bailout Oxygen Backpack. Scarce X-15

pilot backup oxygen supply backpack for the MC-2 pressure suit, measuring approximately 17.5 x 20 x 3, consisting of the backup oxygen tank, tubing, and regulating devices made by the Firewel Company.

Contained within a heavy duty silver cloth cover with buckles on one side.

In fine condition. The X-15 was designed with a sophisticated ejector seat that allowed safe pilot ejection at speeds as high as Mach 4 and altitudes up to 120,000 feet. This backup oxygen pack was activated as soon as the pilot pulled the ejection handles and provided enough oxygen for about twenty minutes. A parachute pack was also integrated into the suit and attached to this backpack. This pack features the distinctive silver aluminized fabric outer layer used in spacesuits through the Gemini program. Although the MC-2 suit was only used on sixteen X-15 flights, it represented a breakthrough in suit technology and served as a model for spacesuits of the future. Starting Bid $300

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PROJECT MERCURY

Exceptional museum-quality life-sized Mercury replica capsule 6042. Mercury Capsule. Original one-of-a-kind 1/1 scale precision model of a Mercury-Redstone Space Capsule. The outside of the capsule has “United States” in white capital letters and a vivid American flag. “Glenn” is painted in black in capital letters inside and the majority of the detailed internal instrument panels are also included, though one panel is missing. The impressively gigantic red escape tower made to sit atop the capsule is additionally present.

This is an extremely rare and desirable find since models of this size and caliber are almost never available for private ownership and usually only exhibited in Air & Space museums. Capsule is believed to have been likely purchased at the Charles Bell Estate Auction in Florida. Item is sold as is and is available for in-person inspection in Woodland Hills, California.

Bidding note: as mentioned above, this item is currently stored in California, and the buyer is responsible for all shipping costs.

RR Auction will help facilitate the relocation of this capsule. Please email Bobby@RRAuction.com for a shipping quote. Starting Bid $10000

Sought-after MA-1 panel fragment 6043. Mercury-Atlas 1 Space Capsule Fragment. Rare flown panel fragment from the Mercury-Atlas 1 space capsule.

The ribbed exterior panel measures approximately 21.25 x 19.75.

In expected condition. Less than a minute after the launch of Mercury-Atlas 1, both its rocket and capsule sank into the Atlantic ocean following a structural failure in the craft’s Atlas rocket on July 29, 1960. Successful recovery of the capsule and portions of the rocket showed that the vent valve and a still-attached segment of piping had noticeable fatigue cracks, leading engineers to conclude that reinforced skin structure and shallower launch trajectories need be implemented for future Mercury-Atlas launches. The capsule, including this piece, reached an apogee of 8.7 miles and flew almost six miles down range. The artifact’s deformation captures the violence of both a high-velocity airborne breakup and the craft’s subsequent impact with open ocean. A uniquely impressive display piece. Oversized. Starting Bid $2500

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Hand-crafted Hasselblad camera presented to Wally Schirra

6044. Wally Schirra’s Commemorative Hasselblad. Wally Schirra’s special edition black-bodied 501 CM series Hasselblad camera with an A12 back, a PME 45 prism finder, and a Carl Zeiss Planar 2.8/80 T* lens with serial code “8899060.” Left side of camera body bears an affixed dedication plate, “Hand Crafted For Astronaut Wally Schirra.” Includes the original carrying strap. In fine condition.

Victor Hasselblad gifted these specially made commemorative cameras to several of the astronauts who used his camera in outer space. This example, presented to the very astronaut who helped introduce the world at large to the Hasselblad brand, exists as an uncommon, highly appealing piece of astrophotographic history.

The Leon Ford Collection. Starting Bid $1000

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Mercury-Atlas 9 relic from the astronaut’s personal collection 6045. Gordon Cooper’s MA-9 Mercury First Motion Switch. First motion switch used

in the launch of Cooper’s Faith 7 capsule, mounted inside a 9.25 x 3.5 x 3.5 display, with a descriptive plaque on the side reading, “First Motion Switch.

This switch detected the first motion of Atlas Launch Vehicle 130-D on 15 May 1963 as it boosted NASA astronaut Gordon Cooper in his spacecraft ‘Faith 7’ into the longest U.S. orbital flight to date.” The opposite side bears a plaque reading, “Astronaut Gordon Cooper, Project Mercury MA-9, 15–16 May 1963, Cape Canaveral, Florida, National Aeronautics and Space Administration.” Engraved plates on the other sides bear a Project Mercury emblem and General Dynamics logo. In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Gordon Cooper’s widow certifying it as originating from the Cooper Family Collection. Cooper’s successful flight made him the first American to spend more than 24 hours in space as well as the last-ever solo orbital mission. This switch, which detected the very moment his spacecraft launched, is a fantastic, well-presented memento from his personal collection. Starting Bid $300

Schirra’s iconic light blue NASA flight jacket 6046. Wally Schirra’s NASA Flight Jacket. Wally Schirra’s

personally-owned and -worn light blue NASA flight jacket manufactured by Avirex Ltd. of New York, size large, featuring an embroidered NASA ‘meatball’ logo patch on the right breast, a Beta cloth name patch on the left reading, “W. Schirra,” and embroidered mission patches for Schirra’s MA-8, GTA-6, and Apollo 7 missions. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Farthest Reaches, in part: “The NASA flight jacket that accompanies this certificate belonged to Astronaut Wally Schirra. It was worn for several years at numerous official events and appearances. From the time it was obtained this jacket remained in the personal wardrobe of Wally Schirra and later in the possession of his family.” A great original piece from one of the Mercury 7 astronauts. From the Schirra Family Collection. Starting Bid $200

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6047. Gordon Cooper’s Mercury Tie Tack. Gordon Cooper’s silver-colored Mercury capsule tie tack, measuring .75 x .25, and attached to an embossed personal stationery card. In fine condition. Accompanied by a signed letter of authenticity from Cooper, in part: “Displayed on my stationary [sic] card is a tie tack in the shape of a Mercury spacecraft…

My earth orbital flight which I named ‘Faith 7’ was the last and the longest mission of the Mercury Program.” Starting Bid $200

6048. Gordon Cooper’s Mercury Lapel Pin. Gordon Cooper’s gold-colored

lapel pin, measuring .25 x .5, designed after the ancient symbol for the planet Mercury.

Attached to a Project Mercury information card. In fine condition. Accompanied by a signed letter of authenticity from Cooper, in part: “Displayed on my stationary [sic] card is a Mercury lapel pin that was issued by General Dynamics, the builder of the Atlas rocket during the Mercury Program.” Starting Bid $200

“Only two of these knives exist; this trial version and the one presented to Mr. Lowell Grissom” 6049. Replica of Gus Grissom’s Mercury Randall Survivor Knife. Prototype replica of the Randall steel sur-

vival knife carried by Gus Grissom on his MR-4 Liberty Bell 7 mission. Crafted in 2006, the knife measures 9.5˝ long and is constructed of O-1 high carbon steel with brown linen micarta grips. Includes a leather sheath. In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from The Space Museum in Bonne Terre, MO, in part: “In 2006, The Space Museum…celebrated its grand opening. The special guest for the opening was Lowell Grissom, the younger brother of Gus Grissom. In recognition of Lowell’s help in the museum opening, a replica of the Randall knife was crafted for presentation to him; permission to create this knife was obtained from the Randall Knife Company of Orlando, FL. No makers mark has been included on the blade in deference to them. This trial knife was made prior to fabricating the presentation article. It is accurate in every way to the original…The exception to this knifes accuracy is that the blade is made of O-1 high carbon steel instead of stainless…Only two of these knives exist; this trial version and the one presented to Mr. Lowell Grissom.”

Also includes two signed photos of Lowell Grissom, one of which shows him holding his example of this knife. Starting Bid $200

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From Broadway to Mercury Way—original honorary street sign from Cooper’s 1963 ticker-tape parade 6050. Mercury-Atlas 9 NYC Parade Day Sign. Amazing yellow ‘Mercury Way’ metal street sign, measuring 22 x 13.75, used as a temporary replacement when signs on Lower Broadway were renamed on May 22, 1963, the date of NYC’s massive ticker-tape parade in honor of Gordon Cooper’s successful Faith 7 flight. In fine condition. Accompanied by a photo collage of the parade, with two photos showing the sign in its original frame. An incredible memento from one of NYC’s largest ticker-tape parades—an estimated 4.5 million people showed to support Cooper—and a highly appealing and uncommon reminder of the final Mercury mission. Starting Bid $200

“An actual piece of a flown Mercury heat shield”

6052. Mercury Heat Shield Fragment. Limited edition heat shield segment removed from the outer perimeter section of a Mercury spacecraft, numbered 3/16, measuring approximately 1 x 1 x 1.

In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from retired NASA production controller William R. Whipkey, in full: “This section of heat shield was removed from a manned Mercury spacecraft after it completed it’s orbital mission. After recovery, the spacecraft was processed by NASA and several sections of the heat shield were removed. The sections were examined to determine their performance during the re-entry phase of the flight which heated the ablative material to temperatures exceeding 2000 degrees Fahrenheit. The fiberglass composite material clearly showed the stress of re-entry on its charred exterior surface. The accompanying artifact is an actual piece of a flown Mercury heat shield. It is unclear which manned mission it came from but it has to have been one of the four orbital missions.”

A remarkable piece of aeronautic history deriving from the nascent stages of the Space Race. Starting Bid $200

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Segment of boom cable from Shepard’s Freedom 7 mission

6053. Mercury-Redstone 3 Flown Umbilical Cable Presentation. A segment of umbilical cable from Mercury-Redstone

3, measuring .5˝ long and 2˝ in diameter, which connected to the Freedom 7 during launch procedures and provided all electrical power to the spacecraft up to the T-minus 30 second liftoff countdown, at which time it was ejected. Affixed to a 16 x 20 presentation board bearing three affixed images and a certificate of authenticity signed

by Ken Havekotte, in part: “The electrical wiring segment came from the collection of H. H. ‘Luge’ Luetjen, an original Mercury spacecraft project engineer. He kept the cable souvenir until it had been sold in a space memorabilia auction by Superior Galleries of Beverly Hills, CA, in June 1994. The boom cable segment has been in my possession since it had been acquired from the auction company.” In fine condition. From the collection of aerospace specialist Ken Havekotte. Starting Bid $200

6054. Liberty Bell 7 Flown Film. Flown orig-

inal piece of film from Gus Grissom’s Liberty Bell 7 Mercury spacecraft, issued in commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the flight. The piece measures approximately 1.5 x .5 and is presented inside a 8.25 x 3 x 1.75 Lucite display with an image of Grissom, the spacecraft, and printed information about the pilot observation camera. Housed in its original presentation box. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from the Kansas Cosmosphere. Starting Bid $200

6055. Liberty Bell 7 Flown Component.

Flown original component from Gus Grissom’s Liberty Bell 7 Mercury spacecraft, recovered from the Atlantic Ocean on July 20, 1999. The piece measures approximately .5˝ in diameter and is presented inside a 5.25 x 4.25 x 1.5 Lucite display with an image of the spacecraft as well as printed information about the recovery. Housed in its original presentation box. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from the Kansas Cosmosphere. Starting Bid $200

“From my console in Mercury Control, Gene Kranz”

6056. Gene Kranz’s Console-Used Mercury Manual. Gene Kranz’s personally-owned and -used Project Mercury manual entitled

“Network Operations Directive 61-1,” 11 x 10, November 30, 1961, signed on the front cover in black felt tip, “From my console in Mercury Control, Gene Kranz.” The first page is headed “For Official Use Only” on the cover and “Copy No. 30” on the first page, and the manual consists of a general overview of a variety of topics and operations procedures, including: “Concept of Operations,” “Network Operations Procedures,” “Radar Systems,” “Telemetry Plan,” “Command Control Plan,” “Radio Interference Protection,” “Communications Plan,” “Data Handling Plan,” “Analog and Digital Systems,” “Logistics,” “Failure Analysis,” “Maintenance Procedures,” “Weather,” and others. The manual bears a few small handwritten annotations throughout. In very good to fine condition, with a small bit of paper loss to upper edge of the cover and toning to front binder plastic. Kranz’s first position with NASA was as a Mission Control procedures officer for the unmanned Mercury-Redstone 1 test, a position which saw him integrating Mercury Control with the Launch Control Team at Cape Canaveral, Florida, as well as creating the “Go/NoGo” procedures that allowed missions to proceed as planned or be aborted. Kranz performed this role for all unmanned and manned Mercury flights, and was later promoted to Assistant Flight Director for the flight of MA-7. A wonderful signed working manual from the personal collection of the man who helped coordinate the safety of America’s earliest astronauts. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $300

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Scarce Wallops Island cover signed by the full Mercury Seven 6057. Mercury 7 Signed Cover. Ideal com-

memorative cover with a cachet commemorating the launch of a Little Joe 7 booster rocket from Wallops Island on April 28, 1961, in support of Project Mercury capsule testing, signed in ink and ballpoint by the entire Mercury Seven lineup: “John H. Glenn, Jr.,” “M. Scott Carpenter,” “Walter M. Schirra, Jr.,” “Donald K. Slayton,” “Alan B. Shepard, Jr.,” “Leroy G. Cooper, Jr.,” and “Virgil I. Grissom.” In fine condition, with staple holes to upper left and erased collector’s pencil notations behind a portion of the signatures.

Given the prevalence of autopen and secretarial signatures on near-complete Mercury Seven items, this neatly signed cover stands as an uncommon and highly desirable example. From the collection of aerospace specialist Ken Havekotte. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $300

Rare Grissom letter to his brother, a soon-to-be McDonnell employee: “Old man McDonald expects big things from his new automation center” 6058. Gus Grissom Autograph Letter Signed.

Rare ALS signed “Virgil,” one page both sides, 8 x 10, Project Mercury letterhead, January 8, 1961. Letter to his brother and sister-in-law, “Lowell & Bobette.”

In part: “From what Mom says it looks as if you will be going to work at Mac. Old man McDonald expects big things from his new automation center, he especially expects it to grow rapidly so I think that you are probably getting into the department at about the right time. I usually get out to the plant about once a month so you can expect to have some company once in a while.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds.

This letter dates to five months before America’s first manned mission while Grissom and the other Mercury Seven astronauts—who are listed on this fantastic letterhead—were conducting their intensive training.

McDonnell Aircraft was the prime contractor for the Mercury and Gemini capsules, and Gus Grissom’s younger brother Lowell joined the team in 1961. The elder Grissom piloted his first flight seven months after this letter on July 21, 1961, becoming the second American in space.

Following this mission, Gus worked closely with McDonnell on the design of the Gemini spacecraft. They modeled the initial capsule after him, but due to his short stature most of the other astronauts could not fit inside and the cockpits had to be redesigned. During this same time, he developed the multi-axis controller used to direct the spacecraft for rendezvous and docking. Handwritten letters by Grissom are scarce, and as an early example concerning a company essential to developing NASA’s technology this is an exceedingly desirable example. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $500

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Rare recovery cover signed by Grissom, the second American in space 6059. Gus Grissom Signed Cover. Sought-after postal cover bearing a USS Randolph, July 21, 1951 postmark, the recovery ship and date of the Liberty Bell 7 spacecraft, signed neatly in black ballpoint, “Virgil I. Grissom.” In fine condition. Enhanced by the full signature of its storied MR-4 astronaut, this exceedingly scarce item exists as the first Grissomsigned recovery ship cover we have ever offered. From the collection of aerospace specialist Ken Havekotte. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6060. Gus Grissom Signed Photograph.

Uncommon official color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of Grissom in a suit and tie, signed in black ballpoint, “Gus Grissom.”

In fine condition, with a toned tape remnant to the lower border. A sought-after uninscribed example. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6061. Gus Grissom Typed Letter Signed. TLS signed “Virgil

I. Grissom,” one page, 8 x 10.5, NASA letterhead, August 21, 1961.

Letter to Mr. Eddie Sousa. In part: “Thank you for your congratulations and thoughtfulness. Your reaction as a fellow American has been most heart-warming to me. I am very proud to have been a part of this step in our space program.” In fine condition. Piloting the Liberty Bell 7 capsule, Grissom had become the second American in space exactly one month earlier on July 21, 1961. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

Three key players of Freedom 7 6062. Alan Shepard and Wernher von Braun Signed Cover. Com-

memorative cover with a cachet honoring the mission of Project Mercury, signed in black felt tip, “Wernher von Braun” and in black ink, “Alan B. Shepard, Jr., 7/31/61.” Affixed to an off-white 8.5 x 11 presentation sheet bearing a printed countdown quote, “‘Ten, nine, eight, seven, six, five, four , three, two, one. Zero…Liftoff. Okay, Jose, you’re on your way,’ May 5, 1961 A. D.” Signed on the sheet in black felt tip, “D. K. Slayton.” In fine condition. Under the direction and guidance of von Braun, the director of the Marshall Space Flight Center, Shepard piloted the Freedom 7 spacecraft and became the second person and first American to voyage into space. The inclusion of Slayton is also notable, as he served as capsule communicator on the fateful flight on May 5, 1961.

An impressive union of signatures from NASA’s flagship mission. From the collection of aerospace specialist Ken Havekotte. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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6066. Scott Carpenter Signed Book.

6063. Alan Shepard Signed Access Card. Alan Shepard’s

Mercury-era laminated access card stub granting him entry into the Johnsville Navy Center, 5 x 3, stamp-issued for July 11–21, 1963, numbered 9756. Shepard has signed his name in the upper left field in blue ballpoint, “Alan B. Shepard, Jr.,” and has filled out fields in the upper right, printing his name, “Shepard AB,” and listing his firm as “NASA” and address as “Houston Texas.” The lower right bears a signature by the validating officer. Accompanied by an unsigned glossy photo of Shepard posing in his Mercury suit. In fine condition.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6064. John Glenn Signed Book. Signed

book: John Glenn: A Memoir. Limited first edition, numbered 2414/3500.

N o r w a l k , C T: Easton Press, 1999. Leatherbound hardcover, 6.25 x 9.5, 422 pages. Signed on the colophon in blue ballpoint by Glenn. In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

Signed book: For Spacious Skies.

Collector’s edition. Norwalk, C T: E a s t o n Press, 2003.

Leather-bound hardcover, 6.25 x 9.25, 370 pages. Signed on the colophon in blue ballpoint by Scott Carpenter and in blue ink by Kristen Stoever. In fine condition. Precertified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6067. Scott Carpenter Signed Mercury Summary Book.

Scarce signed book: Results of the Second United States Manned Orbital Space Flight. Washington, DC: NASA, 1962. Hardcover, 8.25 x 10.5, 107 pages. Signed on the first free end page in black ballpoint, “Best wishes from: M. Scott Carpenter, Mercury Astronaut, Aurora 7, 3 Orbit Flight, 24 May, 1962.” In fine condition.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6065. Gordon Cooper Signed Book. Signed

book: Leap of Faith. Collector’s edition. Norwalk, CT: Easton Press, 2000. Leatherbound hardcover, 6.5 x 9.5, 279 pages. Signed on the colophon in black ink by Cooper. In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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6068. Wally Schirra Signed Mercury Summary Book. Uncommon signed book: Results of the Third United States Manned Orbital Space Flight. Washington, DC: NASA, 1962. Hardcover, 8.25 x 10.5, 120 pages. Signed on the first free end page in black ballpoint, “Walter Schirra, [Sigma 7 logo], 3 Oct. 1962.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6069.

Mercury Astronauts Signed Congressional Report. Booklet con-

taining the report of the US Senate Committee on Aeronautical and Space Sciences, 97 pages, 5.75 x 9.25, December 1, 1959, signed on the front cover in blue felt tip, “John Glenn, Friendship 7,” “Scott Carpenter, Aurora 7,” “Wally Schirra, Sigma 7,” and “Gordon Cooper, Faith 7.” In very good condition, with creasing to covers and paper loss to lower corners. An unusual format representing the first four Americans to orbit the Earth, each adding the appealing addition of the callsigns of their spacecraft.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6073. Alan Shepard Signed Photograph. Limited edition color

9.25 x 7 cardstock photo of Shepard receiving the NASA Distinguished Service Medal from President Kennedy on May 8, 1961, numbered 1867/2500, signed in black ink by Shepard. Matted and framed. In fine condition. Accompanied by a numbered authentication sheet.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6071. Scott Carpenter Signed Photograph. Uncom-

mon color glossy 11 x 8.5 photo of Carpenter lifting himself from a Mercury capsule seat, signed in black felt tip, “Astronaut Training for Aurora 7 flight, M. Scott Carpenter.” Reverse bears a McDonnell Aircraft Corporation stamp. In fine condition, with slight creasing to corners. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6072. Wally Schirra Signed Photograph.

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Schirra posing in his silver Mercury spacesuit; he signs in blue felt tip, “Wally Schirra,” and adds his Sigma 7 mission insignia. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

6074. Scott Carpenter Pair of Signed Photographs. Two pho-

tos: a color satin-finish 10.5 x 8 photo of a collage honoring Mercury Seven astronaut Scott Carpenter, signed in black felt tip; and a color semi-glossy 8 x 10 photo of Carpenter wearing a suit with a Aurora 7 pin on his lapel, signed in black ink. In overall fine condition. Precertified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6075. John Glenn Pair of Signed Photographs. Two pho-

tos: a color semi-glossy photo of John Glenn posing in his silver Mercury suit, signed in the lower border in blue felt tip; and a color semi-glossy 8 x 10 photo of Glenn raising the visor on his orange STS–95 space suit, signed in black felt tip. In overall fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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6076. Guenter Wendt Signed Photograph. Satin-finish

10 x 8 photo of launch pad leader Guenter Wendt holding Ham the chimpanzee, signed in black felt tip, “‘Ham,’ America’s first chimp in space, Guenter F. Wendt, Pad leader.” In very fine condition. Named after the Holloman Aerospace Medical Center, Ham was an integral member of the Mercury-Redstone 2 mission, a sixteen-minute suborbital test flight that launched from Cape Canaveral on January 31, 1961. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6078. Mercury 7 Astronauts Signed Covers. Commemo-

rative cover with a stamped cachet honoring the Beacon Explorer launch, signed in felt tip and ballpoint by John Glenn, Deke Slayton, Alan Shepard, Wally Schirra, and Scott Carpenter. Also includes a Mercury-Atlas 9 recovery cover signed in black felt tip by Gordon Cooper. In fine condition. Accompanied by an unsigned FDC. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

6077. Mercury Astronauts Signed Pamphlet and FDC. Two

items: an FDC postmarked February 20, 1962, the launch day of the Friendship 7 spacecraft, signed in black ballpoint by Gordon Cooper, Alan Shepard, Deke Slayton, and Scott Carpenter, and in blue felt tip

by John Glenn; and a NASA-printed Information Summaries sheet on ‘Astronaut Selection and Training,’ 8.5 x 11, four pages, dated December 1986, signed in black felt tip by Scott Carpenter, Wally Schirra, and Alan Shepard, and in black ink by Deke Slayton. In overall fine condition. From the collection of aerospace specialist Ken Havekotte. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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6079. Gene Kranz’s Signed Mercury Star Chart.

Project Mercury-era star chart from the collection of Gene Kranz, 4 x 10.75, signed in black felt tip by Kranz. The chart depicts numerous constellations, including Canis Major and Orion at the top. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Farthest Reaches. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6080. Mercury Astronauts Signed Lithograph. Excep-

tional color limited edition 33.25 x 23.25 print of a painting by artist George Bishop entitled ‘Mercury 7,’ showing the MercuryRedstone rocket launching above images of the seven Mercury astronauts, a NASA logo and the six mission insignias below each respective pilot, numbered 825/1500, signed along the bottom in pencil by Alan Shepard, Betty Grissom (wife of Gus Grissom), John Glenn, Deke Slayton, Scott Carpenter, Wally Schirra, and Gordon Cooper. Double-matted and in fine condition, with spots of staining to reverse of original foamcore mount, and a missing lower right corner tip, which has been neatly matted over.

Oversized. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6082. Administrative History of NASA Book. An Administrative History of

NASA, 1958–1963. First edition, SP–4101.

Washington, DC: NASA, 1966. Hardcover, 7 x 9.75, 381 pages. In fine condition, with some staining to covers. Starting Bid $200

Stunning ‘Mercury and Beyond’ print signed by 26 6081. Mercury, Apollo, and Shuttle Astronauts Signed Lithograph. Color limited edition 18.5 x 24.75 print entitled ‘Mercury

and Beyond,’ numbered 84/450, signed and inscribed in gold ink by twenty-six NASA personnel members and astronauts, with many adding their missions, including: Gene Cernan, Al Worden, James Lovell, Scott Carpenter, Walt Cunningham, John Glenn, Wally Schirra, John Young, Charlie Duke, Vance Brand, Edgar Mitchell, Gordon Cooper, Owen Garriott, Joe Engle, and Bob Crippen. Also signed in pencil by the artist, Patrick Eby. Framed and matted. In fine condition. Oversized.

Originally from the collection of Howard Benedict, the first director of the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation. From the collection of aerospace specialist Ken Havekotte. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

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6083. Collection of Vintage NASA Photographs. Collection of 43 official vintage photos, all 8 x 10 or 10 x 8, including: ten color photos of rocket launches, including Saturn, Mercury-Atlas, and Atlas-Centaur; five glossy black-and-white launch photos; four black-and-white photos of the Saturn being transported in pieces; two color NASA lithographs of astronauts getting into their Mercury capsules; two glossy photos of Earth taken by Gordon Cooper on MA-9; and twenty glossy black-andwhite photos of Mercury and Gemini astronauts, various pieces of equipment, and operations at the Kennedy Space Center. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Original Schirra publicity film: ‘Take Command’ 6084. Wally Schirra Original ‘Take Command’ Publicity Film.

Original 16mm print of the film ‘Take Command’ starring Wally Schirra, produced by the Dartnell Company in 1970 as part of a sales training package for businesses.

Also includes the folder of related materials in a ‘Sales Meeting Idea Kit,’ and the original case. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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GUENTER WENDT COLLECTION

Padleader Guenter Wendt was a staple of the NASA manned spaceflight program, in charge of the close-out crews at the launchpads for all of the Mercury, Gemini, Apollo, Skylab, and Apollo-Soyuz spacecrafts. Known for his disciplined work ethic, the astronauts felt safe in Wendt’s hands and many became his close friends. Over the course of his career, Wendt was given scores of mementos from his spaceflight associates and the astronauts themselves, who often presented him with small tokens of appreciation just before liftoff. Much of his personal collection was purchased in the late 1990s by aerospace memorabilia specialist Ken Havekotte, with many historical artifacts acquired in May 2000, a portion of which makes up the material offered here. Among these items are relics and artifacts—from an exceedingly rare Liberty Bell 7 umbilical head, to his personallyused headset, and an incredibly scarce Friendship 7 flown dollar bill, one of only 52 in existence— as well as many signed letters and photos from the astronauts with whom he worked so closely.

Comprised of unique pieces from throughout Wendt’s long and distinguished time in the space program, this is an unprecedented selection of outstanding material.

The padleader’s prized photo of the ‘Original Seven’ 6086. Guenter Wendt’s Mercury 7 Signed Photograph. Ex-

ceptional matte-finish 10 x 8 photo of the Mercury 7 astronauts admiring a model rocket, signed and inscribed in ink, “Best wishes to Guenter Wendt from the Mercury Astronauts, Leroy S. Cooper, Jr.,” “Alan B. Shepard, Jr.,” “Walter M. Schirra, Jr.,” “John H. Glenn, Jr.,” “Virgil I. Grissom,” “M. Scott Carpenter,” and “Donald K. Slayton.”

Also signed on the reverse by Wendt and stamped as being from his personal collection. In fine condition, with mild discoloration to background affecting nothing. This was Wendt’s only Mercury 7 signed piece—a rare offering improved by this important association. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $500

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Flown for Wendt on America’s first manned orbit

6087. Guenter Wendt’s Mercury-Atlas 6 Friendship 7 Flown Dollar Bill. Extremely rare flown silver certificate dollar bill carried on the Friendship 7 capsule during the Mercury-Atlas 6 mission, series 1957A, serial number E85611776A, signed on the left side in fountain pen, “J. H. Glenn. Jr.” Affixed to a decorative certificate reading, “This certifies the following U.S. currency Serial No. E85611776A accompanied Lt. Col. John H. Glenn on the first manned orbital flight aboard Friendship 7, Feb. 20, 1962.” The certificate is also signed in the lower right in fountain pen by the pilot, “J. H. Glenn, Jr.,” and by the backup pilot, “M. Scott Carpenter.”

Wendt’s name is notated in the left margin of the bill, and the certificate is signed on the reverse by Wendt and stamped as being from his personal collection. In very good to fine condition, with expected handling wear and toned adhesive to edges. Accompanied by a newspaper clipping showing Wendt holding this certificate as well as a list of the serial numbers of the banknotes carried on the flight. Only fifty-two of these dollar bills were flown, and this was Wendt’s sole example. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $2500

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Exceedingly rare Mercury umbilical head from the Liberty Bell 7

6088. Guenter Wendt’s Liberty Bell 7 Capsule Umbilical Head.

Incredibly rare umbilical head used on the ‘Liberty Bell 7’ from the collection of Guenter Wendt, measuring 3.5 x 6.5 x 6.5, hand-engraved on the side, “MR-4, 7-21-1961, G. Wendt.” A handwritten letter by Wendt identifying the piece is affixed to the bottom of the wooden mount. In fine condition.

Accompanied by two additional letters of provenance by Wendt, including an ALS and TLS. The ALS, in full: “The actual umbilical head used on the MR-4 spacecraft ‘Liberty Bell.’ Launched July 21, 1961.” In the TLS, Wendt describes the mementos they took, in part: “After the successful launch MR-3 (Al Shepard) the pad crew decided to give each astronaut a physical memento of the important event. I was elected to collect some hardware and transform it into a unique gift…This custom was followed all thru the Mercury program. The gift for Al Shepard was the MR-3 spacecraft umbilical head. To Gus Grissom we presented a section of the umbilical cable plus some other launchpad hardware that I converted into a desk lamp. The umbilical head from this flight became my souvenir. Later umbilical heads used in the Mercury-Atlas program were captured on the umbilical tower and reused.” Also includes a signed photo of Wendt with the Liberty Bell 7 capsule. This is the only known manned Mercury spacecraft umbilical head device in a private space collection—a remarkable, museum-quality piece. Starting Bid $500

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Recovered from the Liberty Bell 7 wreckage

6089. Guenter Wendt’s Liberty Bell 7 Heat Shield Strap. Rare flown heat shield strap fragment recovered from the sunken Liberty Bell 7 capsule and presented to Wendt, measuring approximately 2.5 x 1 x 1, suspended in a 4 x 1.5 cylindrical acrylic block. Affixed to the bottom is a handwritten note describing the piece, signed “G Wendt,” in full: “Heat Shield Strap, from ‘Liberty Bell 7,’ Launched: 7-21-61, Recovered 7-20-99, Location: 27 232.158 N, 75 45.878 W, 16,121 feet deep.” In fine condition, with some discoloration to the acrylic. Excellent provenance for this rare historical relic. Starting Bid $200

Used “to pull up the Mercury capsule from 16,000´ of ocean” 6090. Guenter Wendt’s Liberty Bell 7 Recovery Cable and Towline. Two relics from the 1999 recovery

of the Liberty Bell 7 capsule from the ocean floor, including: a 1.75˝ long segment of fiber optic cable and a 3˝ long section of towline. In very good condition. Accompanied by a signed letter of provenance from padleader Guenter F. Wendt, in full: “Section of fiber optic cable and towline to pull up the Mercury capsule from 16,000´ of ocean.”

Also includes a press kit about the recovery of the capsule and subsequent touring exhibition. Starting Bid $200

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Wendt’s well-used personal headset: “I think we’ve got another broken hatch bolt” 6 0 9 1 . G u e n t e r We n d t ’ s Mission-Used Headset. Guent-

er Wendt’s personally-owned and -used gray headset manufactured

by Roanwell, attached to a 10 x 3.5 wooden mount bearing affixed text, “On this very headset, Guenter Wendt announced such famous phrases as, ‘STE, I think we’ve got another broken hatch bolt,’ ‘Give me 15 minutes to get the epoxy out of this buckle,’ and ‘Well, umbilical fell out because.......’” In very good condition, with expected wear.

Wendt was in charge of the spacecraft close-out crews at the launch pads for the entire Mercury and Gemini programs, and the manned phase of Apollo. An exceptional, historic relic from the padleader. The Guenter Wendt Collection, ex. Ken Havekotte. Starting Bid $300

6092. Guenter Wendt’s Mercury and Gemini Fuses. Two fuses 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, “Fuse Block L 1” and “Fuse Block L 3.” In very good condition. Accompanied by a photocopied certificate of authenticity from Wendt. The Guenter Wendt Collection, ex. Ken Havekotte.

Starting Bid $200

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“Hope to be seeing you on the pad again soon” 6093. Gus Grissom Autograph Letter Signed. ALS signed “Gus,” one page, 8 x 10.5, no date but likely circa January 1963. Letter to Guenter Wendt.

In full: “Sorry to be so long about getting this to you. My only regret is that I’m not more fluent and able to make it even more complimentary. You are a wonderful person and deserve better than my feeble efforts. Hope to be seeing you on the pad again soon.” In fine condition. Wendt had solicited letters of recommendation from some of the Mercury astronauts, which Grissom seems to be referencing here. Autograph letters signed by Grissom are extremely rare, and this is said to be the only one written to Wendt. Thoughtful content from the clearly appreciative astronaut. The Guenter Wendt Collection, ex.

Ken Havekotte. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

“Prelaunch testing of the Mercury vehicles has added immeasurably to the success of these missions” 6094. Gus Grissom Signed Letter of Recommendation. TLS signed “Virgil I. Grissom,” one page, 8 x 10.5, NASA letterhead, January 16, 1963.

Letter of recommendation for Guenter Wendt. In part: “The success of Project Mercury could only come about through dedicated effort, correct engineering procedures, and proper management. Mr. Wendt has performed in an outstanding manner in all of these areas. His participation in the prelaunch testing of the Mercury vehicles has added immeasurably to the success of these missions. Mr. Wendt supervised the preparation of my spaceship, and was the last person to inspect and approve its condition prior to launch…I had complete confidence in the decisions made by Mr. Wendt…The highest compliment I can pay Mr. Wendt is to express my willingness, in fact the desire, to have him supervise the preparation of the next vehicle which I might fly.” In fine condition. Excellent content from the early years of the American space program. The Guenter Wendt Collection, ex. Ken Havekotte. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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“He supervised the preparation of America’s first spaceship” 6095. Alan Shepard Signed Letter of Recommendation. TLS signed “Alan B. Shepard, Jr.,” one page, 8 x 10.5, no date but circa 1963. Letter of recommendation for Guenter Wendt. In part: “These opinions were formed on the basis of my association with Mr. Wendt during the time he was employed by McDonnell Aircraft Company at Cape Canaveral, Florida. His position at the tie of our association, 1961 and 1962, was that of Engineering Foreman in charge of launch preparation of manned and unmanned Project Mercury spacecraft…The success of Project Mercury flights is history. This success could only come with dedicated effort, correct engineering procedures, and proper management. Mr. Wendt has the ability to perform in all three areas in an outstanding manner. His participation during our association was responsible to a very high degree for the successful launchings of Redstone and Atlas powered spacecraft…He supervised the preparation of America’s first spaceship, and was the last person to inspect and approve its condition prior to launch. I was the pilot of this vehicle. I had complete confidence in the decisions made by Mr. Wendt prior to launch. Perhaps the highest compliment I can pay is to express my willingness to have him supervise the preparation of the next or any vehicle which I may fly in the future.”

In fine condition. Accompanied by two related items: a diagram of the Mercury spacecraft, signed on the reverse by Wendt and stamped as being from his personal collection; and a card from a reunion event honoring the first American in space. The Guenter Wendt Collection, ex. Ken Havekotte. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

“There was never any question in my mind that I wanted to have Mr. Wendt as the man in charge”

6096. John Glenn Signed Letter of Recommendation. TLS signed “J. H. Glenn, Jr.,” two pages, 8.5 x 11, no date but circa 1963.

Letter of recommendation for Guenter Wendt. In part: “During the period in which I have been associated with Mr. Wendt, he has held the position of Pad Leader for each of the manned launches of the Project Mercury series. This has included the two sub-orbital flights of Shepard and Grissom, my orbital flight and those of Carpenter, Schirra and Cooper. As backup astronaut during the flights of Shepard and Grissom, I worked very closely with Mr. Wendt, and when it came time for my orbital flight, I was given my choice of the people I wanted to prepare the spacecraft for final launch. There was never any question in my mind that I wanted to have Mr. Wendt as the man in charge of that final preparation…I think the highest tribute I can pay to Mr. Wendt is that by my own choice, he was the Pad Leader during the preparation of Spacecraft ‘Friendship 7,’ where I knew any mistakes by him or those he supervised would jeopardize my life.” Also includes two official glossy NASA photos of Glenn and Wendt together, 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, each signed in black felt tip by Wendt. In overall fine condition. The Guenter Wendt Collection, ex. Ken Havekotte. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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“I find myself wondering how we ever would have done the job without him”

6097. Scott Carpenter Signed Letter of Recommendation. Three items: a

TLS signed “M. Scott Carpenter,” one page, 8 x 10.5, NASA letterhead, no date but circa 1963, in part: “This letter is to express the extent of my faith, respect and admiration for Mr. Guenter Wendt. As pilot of Aurora-7 on this nation’s second manned orbital flight and as backup pilot of John Glenn’s flight, I had ample opportunity to work directly with Mr. Wendt…In retrospect, I find myself wondering how we ever would have done the job without him and feel certain that wherever Mr. Wendt applies his talents, his associates will wonder how they would ever do the job without him”; an ANS signed “Scott,” one page, 8 x 5, no date, apparently transmitting the recommendation, in full: “Dear Guenter, Hope this is what you had in mind—I mean what I say you’re a great guy”; and an official glossy 8 x 10 NASA photo of Wendt with Carpenter preparing for a flight simulation, signed vertically in black felt tip by Wendt. In overall fine condition. The Guenter Wendt Collection, ex. Ken Havekotte. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

“The success of our five manned flights to date are far from mute evidence of the capabilities of Mr. Wendt” 6098. Wally Schirra Signed Letter of Recommendation. TLS signed “Walter M. Schirra, Jr.,”

one page, 8 x 10.5, NASA letterhead, November 27, 1962. Letter of recommendation for Guenter Wendt.

In part: “I have been working very closely with Mr. Wendt since our first manned flight of Project Mercury…Mr. Wendt…has the position of Engineering Foreman in charge of launch preparation of manned and unmanned Project Mercury spacecraft. He managed these activities extremely well during a close working arrangement with NASA engineers when the spacecraft was attached to the booster on the launch pad…The success of our five manned flights to date are far from mute evidence of the capabilities of Mr. Wendt…His friendship, his devotion to duty, and his high moral character have helped us to continue the successful efforts in establishing man’s place in space.” Also includes an official glossy 10 x 8 NASA photo of Wendt and Schirra discussing pre-flight tests, signed in black felt tip by Wendt. In fine condition. The Guenter Wendt Collection, ex. Ken Havekotte. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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“His firm guidance of the launch pad crew a resulted in a 100% successful launch record” 6099. Gordon Cooper Signed Letter of Recommendation. Three items: a

TLS signed “Gordon Cooper,” one page, 8 x 10.5, NASA letterhead, September 5, 1963. Letter of recommendation for Guenter Wendt, in part: “Over the period of four years, from 1959 to the present, the undersigned has worked closely in committee work, operational development, and in active launch operations with Guenter Wendt…His flight experienced operational contributions to the early planning for Mercury launches has been invaluable…His firm guidance of the launch pad crew and uncompromising, methodical preflight checks of the Mercury Spacecraft have resulted in a 100% successful launch record.” Also includes an official glossy 8 x 10 NASA photo of Wendt and Cooper with the Faith 7 capsule, signed in black felt tip by Wendt; and an invitation to a dinner honoring Cooper in 1963, signed on the reverse by Wendt and stamped as being from his personal collection. In overall fine condition. The Guenter Wendt Collection, ex. Ken Havekotte. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

“We would specifically like to see him continue as a pad leader on all manned space flights” 6100. Deke Slayton Signed Letter of Recommendation. TLS signed “D. K. Slayton,” one page, 8 x 10.5, NASA letterhead, July 25, 1966. Letter of recommendation for Guenter Wendt. In part: “Mr. Gunther [sic] Wendt has been the pad leader on every manned space mission flown in this country. In this position, he has been responsible for the final checkout of the spacecraft, launch countdowns, and crew insertion. He is normally the last man each crew member sees before the hatch is closed for launch…

Mr. Wendt insists on perfection from himself and all his associates…From a flight crew point of view, we would specifically like to see him continue as a pad leader on all manned space flights independently of who manufactures the spacecraft. All our flight crews have complete confidence in his abilities which is very important to successful manned space flights. Beyond his obviously superior technical talents, Mr. Wendt has an outstanding sense of humor which has always been helpful in relaxing the crew in the normally most tense part of the mission.” In very good to fine condition, with scattered creases. The Guenter Wendt Collection, ex. Ken Havekotte. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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6102. Gordon Cooper Signed Photograph. Offi-

cial color glossy 8 x 10 NASA photo of the Mercury-Atlas 9 launch, signed and inscribed in black ink, “To my friend Guenter, with many thanks! Maybe they’ll promote us from Private 5th class after this one! Gordon Cooper.” Also signed on the reverse by Wendt and stamped as being from his personal collection.

In fine condition. The Guenter Wendt Collection, ex. Ken Havekotte. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

“It was a beautiful view— thanks for your help getting me here” 6104. Gemini 04: Edward H. White II Signed Photograph.

Rare color glossy 10 x 8 red-numbered NASA photo of White during his historic spacewalk, signed and inscribed in black ink, “To Guenter—It was a beautiful view—thanks for your help getting me here, Edward H. White II, Gemini IV, 3 June ’65.” Also signed on the reverse by Wendt and stamped as being from his personal collection.

Reverse bears “A Kodak Paper” watermarks. In fine condition. One of the most famous pre-Apollo space photographs, this is an incredibly desirable signed image even without the remarkable inscription; White’s outstanding expression of gratitude to the NASA padleader enhances it even further as an unmistakably unique piece. The Guenter Wendt Collection, ex. Ken Havekotte.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

Red-numbered Gemini 4 EVA photos—the first American spacewalk 6105. Gemini 04 Set of Sequential Spacewalk Photographs. Rare set of

6103.

Gemini 04 Signed Photograph.

Superb official color glossy 8 x 10 red-numbered NASA photo of the Gemini 4 launch, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Guenter—Thank you for the great job you did in getting Gemini IV checked out—3 June ’65, Edward H. White II” and “James A. McDivitt.” Also signed on the reverse by Wendt and stamped as being from his personal collection. Reverse bears “A Kodak Paper” watermarks. In fine condition. This was Wendt’s only GT-4 signed photo and he displayed it on his wall for many years. A scarce combination featuring choice signatures, enhanced by its warm inscription to a key NASA worker. The Guenter Wendt Collection, ex. Ken Havekotte. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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four vintage unsigned official color glossy 8 x 10 red-numbered NASA photos of Gemini 4 pilot Ed White’s historic 20-minute spacewalk from the collection of Guenter Wendt, three of which are signed on the reverse by Wendt and stamped as being from his personal collection. All bear purple NASA caption text and “A Kodak Paper” watermarks on the reverse. In overall fine condition.

Already sought-after as individual photos, this visual journey of White becoming the first American to perform a spacewalk is enhanced markedly by its uncommon near-consecutive numbering. The Guenter Wendt Collection, ex. Ken Havekotte. Starting Bid $200

‘Lovell & Aldrin’ unemployment check for their trusty pad leader

6106. Guenter Wendt’s Gemini 12 Oversized Signed ‘Gag Gift’ Check. Enormous

Lovell & Aldrin Bank of Pad 19 gag check, 26 x 12, filled out in type and signed by James Lovell and Buzz Aldrin, “James A. Lovell, Jr.,” and “Edwin E. Aldrin, Jr.,” payable to Guenter Wendt for 1,000,000 Deutsche marks, stamp-dated November 11, 1966, with the two previous days struck through. Memo field reads, “Employment Compensation,” with the check number listed as “GT–12.” Signed on the reverse by Wendt and stamped as being from his personal collection. In very good to fine condition, with tape and pin holes to edges. Accompanied by an official glossy 8 x 10 NASA photo of the moment Lovell presented Wendt with the check, signed in blue felt tip, “G. F.–12 crew gift to me; at the end of the program: an 1,000,000 DM unemployment check. Guenter F. Wendt, Pad Leader,” signed on the reverse by Wendt and stamped as being from his personal collection. Also accompanied by a Wendt-signed letter of authenticity, in part: “This make-believe 1 million dollar ‘bank draft’ was presented to me in appreciation for my spacecraft checkout work and signed by the Gemini 12 astronaut crew of James A. Lovell, Jr. and Edwin E. Aldrin, Jr. The presentation…was made in the White Room atop Complex 19, launch site for all Gemini astronauts, on November 11, 1966, prior to NASA’s final manned Gemini launch into space from Cape Canaveral, Florida.” A wonderful joke gift for the longtime NASA pad leader, and further evidence of the close friendships he forged with history’s greatest explorers. The Guenter Wendt Collection, ex. Ken Havekotte. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $300

6107. Guenter Wendt’s Gemini 9 Launch Badge.

Gemini 9 green cardstock launch badge, 4 x 2.5, portraying the spacecraft on the front with text on the reverse, “This permit may be kept as a souvenir when the test for which it was issued is completed.” Signed on the reverse in the lower left corner in black felt tip by Wendt. In fine condition. The Guenter Wendt Collection, ex. Ken Havekotte. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6108. Guenter Wendt’s Gemini Collection.

Five items: two official glossy NASA photos of Wendt with the Gemini spacecraft, 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, each signed on the front and back by Wendt and stamped as being from his personal collection; a McDonnell decal signed on the reverse by Wendt and stamped as being from his personal collection; a Gemini decal signed on the reverse

by Wendt, adding, “From my personal collection”; and an unsigned 1965 Gemini Tracking Network map. In overall fine condition. The Guenter Wendt Collection, ex. Ken Havekotte. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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Rare 1966 Conrad–Gordon crew patch 6109. Guenter Wendt’s Gemini 11 Patch. Extremely rare Gemini 11 embroidered crew

patch featuring the mission insignia, measuring 3 x 4.25, originating from the collection of Guenter Wendt. In fine condition. These are believed to have been limited to the crew and NASA personnel and are thus rare, with only four unflown examples sold in recent years. The Guenter Wendt Collection, ex. Ken Havekotte. Starting Bid $200

Seldom-seen A9 Texas Art Embroidery patch 6110. Guenter Wendt’s Apollo 9 Crew-Presented Patch. Rare Apollo 9

Texas Art Embroidery patch, measuring 4˝ in diameter, distinguished by the lack of red fill in the “D” of McDivitt. This example was presented to padleader Guenter Wendt by the Apollo 9 crew during Kennedy Space Center launch preparations. Also includes an official glossy 10 x 8 NASA photo of Wendt and the crew conducting an egress test, signed in the lower border in black felt tip by Wendt. In fine condition. Patches from this manufacturer are quite scarce and seldom offered for sale.

The Guenter Wendt Collection, ex. Ken Havekotte. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

“For my contribution to man’s first lunar landing mission” 6111. Guenter Wendt’s Apollo 11 MFA 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.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a signed certificate of authenticity from Wendt, in part: “This NASA Manned Flight Awareness medallion inside a special plastic display case was presented to me for my contribution to man’s first lunar landing mission.” The Guenter Wendt Collection, ex. Ken Havekotte. Starting Bid $200

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Presented by the Apollo 11 crew

6112. Guenter Wendt’s Apollo 11 Crew-Presented Patch. Scarce Apollo 11 embroidered patch manufactured by Universal Com-

memorative, measuring 4˝ in diameter, presented to padleader Guenter Wendt by the Apollo 11 crew prior to the historic flight. Also includes a color glossy 10 x 8 photo of the Apollo 11 White Room, signed in black felt tip by Wendt. In fine condition. An outstanding item given by man’s first lunar landing crew to the padleader in appreciation of his dedicated service. The Guenter Wendt Collection, ex. Ken Havekotte.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6113. Guenter Wendt’s Apollo 16 Patch Presented by Duke. Desirable Apollo 16

embroidered AB patch, measuring 4˝ in diameter, presented to padleader Guenter Wendt by Lunar Module Pilot Charlie Duke prior to the launch.

In fine condition. The Guenter Wendt Collection, ex. Ken Havekotte. Starting Bid $200

6114. Guenter Wendt’s Apollo 17 Crew-Presented Patch. Desirable Apollo 17

embroidered patch, measuring 4˝ in diameter, presented to padleader Guenter Wendt by the crew prior to launch. Also includes a color cardstock 8 x 10 RCA promotional photo of the LRV, signed in black felt tip by Wendt and stamped as being from his personal collection. In fine condition. The Guenter Wendt Collection, ex. Ken Havekotte. Precertified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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6115. Guenter Wendt’s Skylab 2 Crew-Presented Patch. Skylab 2

embroidered patch manufactured by Lion Brothers, measuring 4˝ in diameter, presented to padleader Guenter Wendt by the crew prior to the flight. Also includes a color vintage satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of the crew, signed on the reverse by Wendt and stamped as being from his personal collection. In fine condition. The Guenter Wendt Collection, ex. Ken Havekotte.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

6116. Guenter Wendt’s Skylab 3 Crew-Presented Patch. Skylab 3

embroidered patch, measuring 4˝ in diameter, presented to padleader Guenter Wendt by the crew during 1973. Also includes an official color 10 x 8 NASA lithograph of the Skylab space station in orbit, signed on the reverse by Wendt and stamped as being from his personal collection. In fine condition. The Guenter Wendt Collection, ex. Ken Havekotte.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6117. Guenter Wendt’s ALT CrewPresented Patch and Signed Photograph. Two items from the personal

collection of Guenter Wendt: a rare Space Shuttle Enterprise Test Team embroidered patch, measuring 4 x 4, presented to Wendt by the ALT crew at Edwards Air Force Base in the late 1970s, signed on the reverse in black felt tip, “G. F. Wendt, Padleader”; and a color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of a test flight, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Guenter—As you know it takes the skill & sacrifice of many thousands to make a scene like this happen. The crew appreciates your special talents & efforts & friendships given over years and programs. The ALT crew, Fred Haise,” “Gordon Fullerton,” “Joe Engle,” and “Richard Truly.” Also signed on the reverse by Wendt and stamped as being from his personal collection. In fine condition. The Guenter Wendt Collection, ex. Ken Havekotte. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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Scarce crew patch from the first Space Shuttle mission 6 11 8 . G u e n t e r W e n d t ’ s STS - 1 Crew-Presented Patch. Scarce STS-

1 embroidered crew patch, measuring 4.5 x 4.75, presented to Wendt by the crew prior to launch. Also includes an official glossy 8 x 10 NASA photo of Wendt with the STS-1 prime crew of John Young and Bob Crippen, signed on the reverse by Wendt and stamped as being from his personal collection. In fine condition.

The Guenter Wendt Collection, ex. Ken Havekotte. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6119. Guenter Wendt’s Complex 5 Fragment and Signed Photograph. Two items: a Launch Complex 5 metal fragment cut

from Gantry No. 5, affixed to an 8.5 x 11 certificate of authenticity signed by Ernest Malnassy, director of the USAF Space Museum, and signed vertically on the left side by Wendt; and an official glossy 8 x 10 NASA photo of Wendt inspecting the Liberty Bell 7 capsule, signed in the upper right in black felt tip. In overall fine condition. The Guenter Wendt Collection, ex. Ken Havekotte. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6120. Guenter Wendt’s Launch 19 and 34 Complex Souvenirs. Two relics: a fragment of the linoleum from the floor of the White

Room at Launch Complex 19 affixed to an 8.5 x 11 certificate; and a fragment of floor tile from the command room at Launch Complex 34 affixed to an 8.5 x 11 certificate. Both certificates are signed by Ernest Malnassy, director of the USAF Space Museum, and Guenter Wendt.

In fine condition. The Guenter Wendt Collection, ex. Ken Havekotte.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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6121. Guenter Wendt Signed Collection of Apollo Ephemera. Group of items from the per-

sonal collection of Guenter Wendt, with signed items including: a JFK Space Center facts book; a JFK Space Center ASTP launch support badge; an Apollo 15 LRV team member bumper sticker; an Apollo 11 card; an Apollo 17 napkin; two Apollo 16 decals; a Rockwell International decal; and an Apollo decal. Unsigned items include an Apollo 12 booklet, a decal, and a set of Apollo commemorative matchbooks.

In very good to fine condition. The Guenter Wendt Collection, ex. Ken Havekotte. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

Extensively annotated ASTP checklist

6122. Guenter Wendt’s Apollo-Soyuz Mission-Used Checklist. Wendt’s unbound Pad 39B White Room checklist manual used

during the Apollo-Soyuz mission, approximately thirty double-sided sheets, 8.5 x 11, signed on the reverse of the first page in black ballpoint, “My actual ASTP countdown preparations-launch operations checklist, Guenter F. Wendt, AS-210 Padleader.” The manual is copiously annotated throughout by Wendt, with various items underlined and checked off, times written down, and directions noted, such as, “Make tape strips & bags for hose fittings,” “Start hatch inspection,” and “Remove helmet protectors.” In very good condition, with expected wear from mission use. A superb personal piece from an essential member of the ground team. The Guenter Wendt Collection, ex. Ken Havekotte. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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6123. ALT Signed Photograph. Official color 10 x 8 NASA lithograph of the Space Shuttle Approach and Landing Test crews, signed and inscribed in black ink, “Gunter [sic]—Thanks for the ecellent [sic] job you have done. As usual you have brought many enjoyable memories to mind. Joe Engle,” “Gordon Fullerton,” “Fred Haise,” and “Richard Truly.” Also signed on the reverse

by Wendt and stamped as being from his personal collection. Also includes: a color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Wendt with Engle and Truly, signed in blue felt tip by Wendt; two ALT decals signed on the reverse by Wendt; and an embroidered ALT patch. In overall fine condition.

The Guenter Wendt Collection, ex. Ken Havekotte. Precertified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6124. Skylab Collection of Four Items. Collection of four items from the

collection of Guenter Wendt, including: an ALS signed “Bill Pogue, Skylab 4,” one page, February 10, 1989, concerning Wendt’s retirement, in part: “Sorry Jerry, Ed & I missed your launch into retirement, Boy! The years really flew by, didn’t they? Doesn’t seem like its been 20 years when we were all working so hard toward Apollo XI. I was with Jack Lousma at MSFC day before yesterday (8 Feb) and Jack reminded me that it was the 15th anniversary of Skylab 4 splashdown”; a souvenir typescript of Pogue’s poem ‘The Beckoning,’ one page, signed and inscribed in ballpoint, “To Guenter, who worked on his feet while we lay on our backs—Bill Pogue”; a rare oval Snoopy patch, measuring 3 x 4.5; and one of Jerry Carr’s business cards, signed and certified by Wendt as being from his personal collection. In overall fine condition, with a small stain to the patch. The Guenter Wendt Collection, ex. Ken Havekotte. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6125. Space Shuttle and Spacelab Collection of Six Items.

Collection of six items, each signed and inscribed by a Shuttle astronaut to Guenter Wendt, including: Story Musgrave (SP); Steve Nagel (SP); Henry Hartsfield (TLS); Joe Allen (ALS); Loren Shriver (ALS); and Karl G. Heinze (ALS). In overall fine condition, with trimmed edges to the Musgrave photo. The Guenter Wendt Collection, ex. Ken Havekotte.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6126. Guenter Wendt’s STS-3 Vehicle Permit. Bright

cardstock official vehicle access permit for STS-3, 11 x 8.5, signed at the bottom in black ballpoint by Wendt. In fine condition. The Guenter Wendt Collection, ex. Ken Havekotte. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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6127. Guenter Wendt Signed Photographs. Two official glossy NASA press release photos of Wendt with Wally Schirra during preparations for the Gemini 6 flight, 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, each signed in black felt tip by Wendt. In overall fine condition.

The Guenter Wendt Collection, ex. Ken Havekotte. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6128. Guenter Wendt’s Signed Collection of Mercury Photographs. Set of six official glossy 8 x 10 and 10 x 8 NASA photos

from various stages of the Mercury program, all of which originate from the collection of longtime NASA pad leader Guenter Wendt. Images include: a shirtless Alan Shepard during a physical exam; an up-close and detailed look at a heat shield; a view of the USS NOA recovering the Friendship 7 spacecraft; an image of Mercury Control Center lighting up cigars following the safe return of Gordon Cooper’s Faith 7; a modified astronaut couch; and a group shot of Cooper and his family posing alongside Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson and Speaker of the House John McCormack. Each photo is signed on the reverse by Wendt, “Guenter F. Wendt,” and stamped as being from his personal collection. In overall fine condition. The Guenter Wendt Collection, ex. Ken Havekotte. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6129. Guenter Wendt’s Signed Collection of Gemini Photographs. Set of six 8 x 10 and 10 x

8 photos from various stages of the Gemini program, all of which originate from the collection of longtime NASA pad leader Guenter Wendt. Images include: the complete food supply for the two-man crew of the Gemini VII mission; pad leader Wendt being applauded at a NASA ceremony, with many astronauts seated in view; the launch of a Titan II rocket; an uncommon view of the Gemini capsule; the 40-story tall roll-out transporter; and a double exposure image of the launch of the Gemini VII and VI rockets. Reverse of two photos bear NASA photo credits, one is credited to the McDonnell Aircraft Corporation, and all photos are signed on the reverse by Wendt, “Guenter F. Wendt,” and stamped as being from his personal collection. In overall fine condition. The Guenter Wendt Collection, ex. Ken Havekotte. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

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6130. Guenter Wendt’s Signed Collection of Apollo 11 Photographs. Set of seven official glossy 8 x 10 and 10 x 8 NASA photos

from various stages of the Apollo 11 mission, all of which originate from the collection of longtime NASA pad leader Guenter Wendt. Images include: the Apollo 11 Saturn V making its way to Launch Complex 39–A; the liftoff of the Apollo 11 Saturn V rocket at 9:32 a.m. on July 16, 1969; Michael Collins posing with his wife and three children; a group of reporters watching the launch of Apollo 11 at a press site; the American flag and numerous footprints left on the lunar surface; Buzz Aldrin on the moon’s surface, prepared to deploy two EASEP components; and the crew of Apollo 11 walking from the recovery helicopter to the Mobile Quarantine Facility aboard the USS Hornet. Each photo is signed on the reverse by Wendt, “Guenter F. Wendt,” and stamped as being from his personal collection. In overall fine condition. The Guenter Wendt Collection, ex. Ken Havekotte. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6132. Guenter Wendt’s Signed Collection of Shuttle Photographs. Set of six color 8 x 10 and 10 x 8 photos from various Space Shuttle missions, all of which originate from the collection of longtime NASA pad leader Guenter Wendt. Images include: the dramatic launch of a Space Shuttle rocket; an artistic depiction of a payload delivery; an artistic depiction of a rocket liftoff; a concept drawing of the Space Shuttle rollout; an illustrated cut-away of the Space Shuttle craft and rocket; and the Space Shuttle orbiter riding atop a Shuttle carrier aircraft.

Each photo is signed on the reverse by Wendt, “Guenter F. Wendt,” and stamped as being from his personal collection. In overall fine condition, with varying degrees of mirroring from stamps to five photos. The Guenter Wendt Collection, ex. Ken Havekotte. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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6133. Guenter Wendt’s Signed Collection of Shuttle Photographs. Set of seven color 8 x 10 and 10 x 8 photos from various

Space Shuttle missions, three of which are official NASA photos, and all originating from the collection of longtime NASA pad leader Guenter Wendt. Images include: a pilot waving from inside the Space Shuttle cockpit; astronaut Gordon Fullerton standing with two NASA personnel; the two-man crew of STS–2, Joe H. Engle and Richard H. Truly; an artist’s concept of the 747 Space Shuttle orbiter carrier ferry mode; a grounded Space Shuttle orbiter Enterprise; the orbiter Enterprise rolling past the Marshall Space Flight Center; and an aerial view of the Enterprise. Each photo is signed on the reverse by Wendt, “Guenter F. Wendt,” and stamped as being from his personal collection. In overall fine condition, with varying degrees of mirroring from stamps to six photos. The Guenter Wendt Collection, ex. Ken Havekotte. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6134. Guenter Wendt’s Signed Collection of Miscellaneous Photographs. Set of twelve official glossy 8 x 10 and

10 x 8 NASA photos from various NASA programs such as Apollo, Soyuz, and Skylab, all of which originate from the collection of longtime NASA pad leader Guenter Wendt. Images include: an astronaut holding a machine called the Laser Ranging Retro–Reflector; Imperial Majesty Haile Selassie arriving at Patrick Air Force Base; an aerial view of the cratered lunar surface; the launch of the Apollo–Soyuz Test Project Saturn 1B rocket; a flight deck with control panel and various instruments; the Surveyor III and lunar module Intrepid of Apollo 12 on the lunar surface; a crowd of people watching the launch of the Apollo 15 Saturn V rocket; an astronaut standing next to the lunar rover on the moon’s surface; a group shot of NASA heads James C. Fletcher, George M. Low, and Kurt H. Debus during Skylab 4 pre-launch; the launch of Skylab 4 on November 16, 1973; a NASA food technician serving Skylab 4 astronauts Bill Pogue, Ed Gibson, and Gerry Carr; and the Skylab 4 prime crew en route to Launch Complex 39B. Each photo is signed on the reverse by Wendt, “Guenter F. Wendt,” and stamped as being from his personal collection. In overall fine condition. The Guenter Wendt Collection, ex. Ken Havekotte. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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“Always ‘the last arm in the spacecraft!’”

6135. John Glenn Typed Letter Signed and Launch Complex Souvenir. Two items: first, a

TLS signed “John,” one page, 8.5 x 11, United States Senator letterhead, January 27, 1989. Letter to Guenter Wendt, in part: “I want to take this opportunity to salute you for your long and dedicated service to our nation’s space program. I remember my days at the Cape with warmth and affection for all the people who provided the expertise and common sense that made our early steps into space successful. I am proud of the people like you, whose enthusiasm, dedication and courage contributed so much to getting our space program back ‘on track’ after the tragedy of the Challenger.” He adds a handwritten postscript, “Always ‘the last arm in the spacecraft!’, Good luck, Guenter.” Second, a Launch Complex 14 metal fragment cut from the cableway affixed to an 8.5 x 11 souvenir certificate, signed on the left side in black felt tip by Wendt. In overall fine condition. The Guenter Wendt Collection, ex.

Ken Havekotte. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

“Your extra care and professionalism was very reassuring to me, the Apollo 8 crew, and all the others you so carefully ‘tucked in’” 6136.

Bill Anders Typed Letter Signed. TLS

signed “Bill,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Textron letterhead, January 27, 1989. Letter to Guenter Wendt. In part: “Your well earned retirement ends an important era in America’s space launches. Your extra care and professionalism was very reassuring to me, the Apollo 8 crew, and all the others you so carefully ‘tucked in.’ You have earned America’s respect and appreciation for a job very well done.” In fine condition. The Guenter Wendt Collection, ex. Ken Havekotte. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

6137. James McDivitt Typed Letter Signed. TLS signed

“Jim,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, Rockwell International letterhead, March 27, 1989. Letter to Guenter Wendt about his retirement.

In part: “I watched the last launch very carefully. I wasn’t sure it would go without you giving it that last little pat just before leaving the pad. The launches will just not be the same without you there. The whole space program will not be the same without you there.” In fine condition, with a tear to the upper left corner. The Guenter Wendt Collection, ex. Ken Havekotte.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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“Your spirit did, in fact, rise with us above the planet, beyond the atmosphere...to the moon” 6138. Rusty Schweickart Typed Letter Signed. TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, personal

letterhead, January 23, 1989. Letter to Guenter Wendt. In part: “Well. You are finally retiring from industry, government, and other methods of living off the tax payers of the land.

Congratulations! You spent so much time shoe-horning astronauts into spacecraft, leaning in to see if everything was just right, that we just knew what you were really after was to get caught inside (by accident, of course) just in time to be launched. Of course, having baby-sat so many of us on our maiden (and not so maiden) flights into space, your spirit did, in fact, rise with us above the planet, beyond the atmosphere…to the moon. None of us have or will forget you.” In fine condition. The Guenter Wendt Collection, ex. Ken Havekotte.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

“The Senior Pad Leader for every manned space mission that this country has flown”

“On behalf of all the Astronauts who ever flew in Mercury, Gemini, Apollo, ASTP, and Shuttle”

6139. John Young Signed Letter of Recommendation.

TLS signed “John W. Young,” one page, 8 x 10.5, NASA letterhead, July 18, 1975. Letter of recommendation for Guenter Wendt, in part: “For 13 years it has been my privilege to observe the outstanding performance of Guenter Wendt. He has been the Senior Pad Leader for every manned space mission that this country has flown…He has been responsible for the activities of the launch vehicle close-out crews which include spacecraft technicians, crew systems suit technicians, and safety and quality assurance technicians. The perfect success record of these crews under the pressure of final launch vehicle countdowns for manned spacecraft launches on time speaks for itself. This perfection has been due to the remarkable attention to detail in every aspect of the complex spacecraft countdown by Guenter Wendt.” In fine condition.

The Guenter Wendt Collection, ex. Ken Havekotte. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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6140. John Young Typed Letter Signed. TLS signed “John,” one page, 8.5 x 11, NASA letterhead, January 17, 1989. Letter to Guenter Wendt. In part: “On behalf of all the Astronauts who ever flew in Mercury, Gemini, Apollo, ASTP, and Shuttle, we say many thanks for your many many contributions to this National s Manned Spaceflight Program. Whether at the pad or in safety, your can-do attitude has been the best.” In fine condition. The Guenter Wendt Collection, ex. Ken Havekotte. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

“You’ve been trying to do that pad leader job for a long time.

I’m still awaiting a report confirming that you finally got it right” 6141. Neil Armstrong Typed Letter Signed. TLS signed “Neil,” one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, January 24, 1989. Letter to Guenter Wendt related to his retirement. In part: “You’ve been trying to do that pad leader job for a long time. I’m still awaiting a report confirming that you finally got it right. On the other hand, you did it better than anybody else ever did. On the other hand, you never gave others much chance to try.” In fine condition. A humorous letter showing Wendt’s great rapport with America’s astronauts; this was the only letter from Armstrong in his collection. The Guenter Wendt Collection, ex. Ken Havekotte. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

“You strapped us into ‘Odyssey’ for the uneventful Apollo 13 journey to the moon” 6142. Fred Haise Typed Letter Signed. TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, Grumman letterhead, January 23, 1989.

Letter to Guenter Wendt related to his retirement. In part: “It does not seem possible that the ‘Pad Fuehrer’ could be retiring—35 is too young to retire! I remain at my usual pace, now helping Space Station getting designed and built, so haven’t the time for much nostalgia. It is incredible to think that this coming April 11 will mark 19 years since that emotional day you strapped us into ‘Odyssey’ for the uneventful Apollo 13 journey to the moon. I also won’t forget Apollo 8 and 11 when I was very proud to have served as a member of your close out crew.” Also includes an official glossy 8 x 10 NASA photo of Wendt overseeing an Apollo 13 egress test, signed in black felt tip by Wendt. In fine condition. The Guenter Wendt Collection, ex. Ken Havekotte. Precertified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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“The new frontier of space” 6143. Jim Irwin Autograph Letter Signed. ALS signed

“Jim Irwin, Apollo 15,” one page, 8.5 x 11, High Flight Foundation letterhead, January 23, 1989.

Letter to Guenter Wendt related to his retirement.

In part: “I wish you a very happy new life as you relax and think of all your contributions to our space program. Thank you for your great help on our mission of Apollo 15. I think I sent you my first book ‘To Rule the Night.’ If I did not, please let me know…Thank you for your friendship and your professional skill on the new frontier of space.” In fine condition. Accompanied by an unsigned Apollo 15 booklet. The Guenter Wendt Collection, ex. Ken Havekotte. Precertified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

“Thank you for giving us such a great spacecraft” 6144. Charlie Duke Autograph Letter Signed.

ALS signed “Charlie Duke, Apollo 16,” one page, 7 x 8.5, January 20, 1989. Letter to Guenter Wendt. In full: “Congratulations on your retirement. I am really sorry that I can’t be there for the big party. It doesn’t seem possible it has been almost 17 years since you strapped us in and shut the hatch.

You and your crew were the greatest. I want to thank you for giving us such a great spacecraft. One of my fondest pictures is one taken in the White Room with Dotty, you and our 2 boys. They were 6 & 4 at the time. The oldest is a tanker and the young one, now 21, wants to go to Mars. I was hoping you could strap him in. You are screwing it up by retiring.” In fine condition. The Guenter Wendt Collection, ex. Ken Havekotte. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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6145. Al Worden Autograph Letter Signed. ALS,

one page, 7.25 x 11, no date.

Letter to a family member of Guenter Wendt. In full: “Thanks for thinking of me for Guenter retirement party. Unfortunately, I have a long standing commitment this week-end, so I will not be able to attend. He is a wonderful man, and the program will be less without him.” In fine condition. The Guenter Wendt Collection, ex. Ken Havekotte.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

“You are one of the giants whose shoulders we stood upon in reaching for the moon” 6146. G ene Cernan Typed Letter Signed.

TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, January 24, 1989. Letter to Guenter Wendt concerning his retirement. In part: “Few people have had the privilege to share together the excitement of space as have we. I often recall those days when I some times felt even we weren’t sure of what we were doing! I shall never forget those last few moments in the white room—the memorable ‘gotchas,’ the last minute laughs no one could hear or the smiles no one could miss, the handshake and the ‘God’s Speed’ from Guenter, and then the closing—and locking—of the hatch. We shared a great deal together, Guenter. You are one of the giants whose shoulders we stood upon in reaching for the moon.

Thank you and ‘God’s Speed’ on the rest of your journey through life.”

In fine condition. The Guenter Wendt Collection, ex. Ken Havekotte.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6147. Harrison Schmitt Autograph Letter Signed. Uncommon ALS signed “Jack Schmitt,” one page, 7 x 9.75, personal letterhead, February 6, 1989. Letter to Guenter Wendt.

In part: “The best of all wishes on the occasion of your retirement! I know our friends said the same at your party on the 27th and I am so sorry I missed the festivities. Good luck and many thanks for all you did for Apollo 17.” Also signed in the upper right, “Harrison H. Schmitt.” In fine condition. The Guenter Wendt Collection, ex. Ken Havekotte. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6148. NASA Notables Collection of Four Items. Four items, each signed

and inscribed by a NASA figure to Guenter Wendt, including: medical doctor William K. Douglas (SP); Kennedy Space Center director Kurt Debus (SP); Manned Spacecraft Center director Robert R. Gilruth (TLS); and McDonnell Douglas engineer John F. Yardley (TLS). Both photos are also signed on the reverse by Wendt and stamped as being from his personal collection. In overall fine condition. The Guenter Wendt Collection, ex. Ken Havekotte. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6149. Guenter Wendt’s Oversized Retirement Caricature. Humorous ink

and colored pencil sketch of NASA pad leader Guenter Wendt lying in a hospital bed, with a crazed doctor, a voluptuous nurse, and a skipping Snoopy character by his side, accomplished on an off-white 17 x 11 cardstock sheet, signed by an enormous assemblage of Wendt’s coworkers from North American Rockwell; as none of the inscriptions indicate that Wendt was indeed hospitalized, this sketch is presumably in reference to his retirement in 1989. Signed on the reverse in black ballpoint by Wendt and stamped as being from his personal collection. In fine condition. The Guenter Wendt Collection, ex. Ken Havekotte. Starting Bid $200

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PROJECT GEMINI

Armstrong extends “Continued thanks for helping us get a great ride!”

6151. Collection of Seven Gemini Signed Photographs. Exceptional collection of seven vintage Gemini–era color 8 x 10 NASA lithographs of Apollo astronauts in formal attire, each signed and inscribed in ink by the subject to Howard P. Lloyd, who managed the production of Saturn rocket flight manuals, including: Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, Michael Collins, Charles Conrad, Richard Gordon, Alan Bean, and Dave Scott. Armstrong’s inscription is especially thoughtful, “To Howard—Continued thanks for helping us get a great ride! Neil Armstrong, Apollo 11.” Individually framed and in overall fine condition. A rarely seen early assemblage highlighted by the presence of the complete crews of Apollo 11 and 12. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $300

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6153. Gemini 4 Flight Plan. Unbound Gemini 4 final flight plan

prepared by the Flight Crew Support Division Spacecraft Operations Branch, 98 pages, 8.5 x 11, May 19, 1965. Printed at the top of the front cover, “For in-house use only, For NASA internal use only.” The manual consists of three sections: Detailed Flight Plan, Detailed Activities, and Summary Flight Plan. Housed in a modern three-ring binder. In fine condition. An exceptionally clean example. Starting Bid $200

6154. Gemini 4 Signed Cover.

Commemorative cover with a cachet honoring the recovery of the Gemini 4 spacecraft by the USS Wasp on June 7, 1965, postmarked with the recovery date, signed in black ballpoint, “James A. McDivitt,” and in blue ballpoint, “Edward H. White,” with a pre-printed facsimile signature of the commanding officer. In fine condition. From the collection of aerospace specialist Ken Havekotte. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

6156. Gemini 4: Jim McDivitt Signed Print.

Wonderful limited edition 19 x 13 print of a sketch by artist Paul Calle, depicting Gemini 4 command pilot Jim McDivitt suited up and entering the spacecraft capsule, numbered 24/250, signed in black ink, “Jim McDivitt, Gemini IV CDR.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6155. Gemini 4: Edward H. White II Signed Photograph.

Uninscribed official color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of White posing in his silver spacesuit, signed in black felt tip, “Ed White.” In very fine condition.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6157. Gemini 4: Jim McDivitt’s Flown Flag. Flown printed

fabric Connecticut flag carried on board Gemini 4, 6 x 4, signed and flight-certified in silver ink, “Flown on Gemini IV, Jim McDivitt.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Astronaut Central, stating that the flag comes from McDivitt’s personal collection.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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6158. Gemini 5 Signed Photograph. Color

satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of the Gemini 5 crew posing outside in their white spacesuits, signed in blue felt tip, “Charles Conrad, Gemini V” and “Richard Gordon, Gemini V.” In fine condition. The Leon Ford Collection.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6159. Gemini 5: Charles Conrad’s Flown Checklist Page. Flown checklist

page carried on the Gemini 5 mission, 8 x 10.5, signed and flightcertified in black felt tip, “A checklist page flown aboard Gemini V, Charles Conrad, Jr.” The single-sided page is headed “Sequential System Malfunction Procedures” and provides instructions pertaining to failures of the jettison fairing switch and the Orbit Attitude and Maneuvering System. In fine condition. Accompanied by a photo of Conrad taken at the time of signing. The Leslie Cantwell Collection. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6160. Gemini 5: Cooper and Conrad Signed Book.

Signed book: Earth Photographs from Gemini III, IV, and V. First edition, SP–129. Washington, DC: NASA, 1967. Hardcover, 9.5 x 11.75, 266 pages. Signed on the title page in blue felt tip, “Gemini V photos by Gordon Cooper,” and in black felt tip, “Charles Conrad, Jr.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

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6161. Gemini 5: Gordon Cooper Signed FAI World Record Diploma. Partly-printed DS in French, one page,

14 x 10.5, 1965. Federation Aeronautique Internationale certificate recognizing the world record for distance set by Charles Conrad and Gordon Cooper on their Gemini 5 flight, during which they set the record for distance in Earth orbit at 5,331,752 km. Signed at the conclusion by three of the organization’s officials, and signed in the lower border in black ink by Cooper, “8 days or bust! Gordon Cooper, Gemini 5.”

Affixed to a same-size cardstock mount. In fine condition.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6162. Gemini 5: Gordon Cooper Signed NAA World Certificate. Partly-printed DS,

one page, 12 x 15, 1965. National Aeronautic Association certificate of record issued to “L. Gordon Cooper and Charles Conrad for Distance with Earth Orbit, Gemini 5 Spacecraft, 21–29 August 1965, 3,312,997 Miles.” Signed at the conclusion by two of the organization’s officials, and signed in the lower border in black ink

by Cooper, “8 days or bust! Gordon Cooper, Gemini 5.” Affixed to a same-size cardstock mount. In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6163. Gemini 5: Gordon Cooper’s Signed Original Files. Collection of seven stapled information packets derived from the personal files of Gemini 5 command pilot Gordon Cooper, dated between 1964 and 1965, each signed on the first page in blue ballpoint by Cooper, who either adds “From my files” or “From my Gemini notebook.”

The files include: a three-page memorandum for phase one of Gemini translation and docking training, dated October 19, 1964; an eight-page draft of Gemini 5 mission directives for flight crew operations and activities, dated February 19, 1965; a four-page lightly-lined flight crew memo concerning spacecraft discrepancies, dated May 27, 1965; a three-page listing of photographs taken during Gemini missions 3 through 12, undated; a two-page memorandum concerning Gemini flight crew equipment delivery requirements for Gemini 4 and 5, dated February 10, 1965; a six-page packet of system notes for spacecraft 5, dated July 21, 1965; and a seven-page packet listing Hasselblad photography identification, dated October 26, 1965.

In very good to fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6164. Gemini 5: Gordon Cooper’s Hand-annotated Instructional Packet. Cooper’s annotated instructional packet for the electrical circuit breakers

in his Gemini 5 spacecraft, fourteen pages, 8 x 10, signed in the upper right corner in blue ballpoint, “Briefing notes—1965, Gordon Cooper.” The packet describes the locations and functions of various circuit breakers and switches, with sections of the first three pages copiously underlined in blue ink and red pencil by Cooper himself. In fine condition. The Leslie Cantwell Collection. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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6165. Gemini 7 Crew Signed Photograph.

Appealing Gemini–era lithograph

Uncommon color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of the rendezvous between Gemini 7 and Gemini 6A, signed in silver ink, “First Orbital Rendezvous, James Lovell, Gemini 7 PLT” and “Frank Borman, Gemini 7 CDR.” In fine condition. A beautiful image highlighted by a pair of bold signatures against the dark backdrop. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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6166. Gemini 8: Dave Scott Signed Gemini Orbit Chart.

Appealing color Gemini Orbit Chart (GOC-5) for GT–5, 32.25 x 10.75, signed in blue felt tip by Scott. This first edition GOC, dated July 1965, was prepared by the USAF Aeronautical Chart and Information Center, and bears printed ephemeris for orbits 17 through 140 on reverse side. In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

Gemini 8: Neil Armstrong Signed Photograph.

Fabulous vintage official color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of Armstrong in a handsome formal pose, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “To Jerry Meier, Best Wishes, Neil Armstrong.” In fine condition, with a toned tape remnant to the lower border. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

Pristine flown Gemini 9 Flightline medallion 6169. Gemini 9 Flown Fliteline Medallion. Flown Gemini

6167. Gemini 8: Dave Scott Signed Photograph. Official

color semi-glossy 8 x 10 red-numbered NASA photo of Scott in a suit and tie, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

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9 Fliteline sterling silver medallion, 1 x .75, with the front featuring a raised design of the mission insignia and the reverse engraved with the mission date, “Gemini XI, Sept. 12–15, 1966,” with the last names of the two–man crew, “Stafford” and “Cernan,” raised vertically along each side. Condition is mint state. An exceptionally clean example.

Starting Bid $200

6170. Gemini 9: Cernan Twice-Signed Photograph of Stafford. Color glossy 9.25 x 7.25 photo of command pilot Tom Stafford

in the Gemini spacecraft, matted to an overall size of 16 x 20, signed on the mat in black ink by Gene Cernan. Reverse of photo bears a NASA authenticity stamp, “Photo taken and authenticated by,” and is signed underneath in black felt tip by Cernan. In fine condition, with a tiny slice to the mat touching a single letter of the front signature. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

Rare portrait of the tragic Project Gemini astronaut

6172. Gemini 9: Elliot See Signed Photograph. Astro-

naut and prospective commander of Gemini 9 (1927–1966) who perished in a plane crash before the historic voyage. Official color 8x 10 NASA lithograph of See in a jacket and tie, signed in black ink.

In very fine condition.

The Leon Ford Collection. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

Access card for the original Gemini 9 command pilot 6173. Gemini 9: Elliott See Signed Access Card. Elliot See’s 6171. Gemini 9: Charles Bassett Signed Photograph.

United States Air Force test pilot (1931–1966) selected as a NASA astronaut in 1963 and assigned to the crew of Gemini 9 with Elliot See; Bassett and See were killed on February 28, 1966, when their T-38 trainer jet crashed into McDonnell Aircraft Building 101. Uncommon official color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of Bassett in formal attire, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Norman Pavy, Best Wishes, Charlie Bassett.” In fine condition. From the collection of aerospace specialist Ken Havekotte. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

laminated access card stub granting him entry into the Johnsville Navy Center, 5 x 3, issued for July 22–24, 1963, numbered 9664. See has signed his name in the upper right field and has filled out the right side in blue ballpoint, printing his name and listing his firm as “NASA” and address as “Houston, Texas.” The lower portion bears red pencil notations and a signature by the validating officer. In fine condition. Accompanied by an unsigned vintage official glossy NASA photo of See in his training suit. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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Kranz’s heavily used GT-9 handbook—“carried everywhere and kept on top of my console during the actual mission”

6174. Gemini 9: Gene Kranz’s Operations Handbook. Gene

Kranz’s personally-owned and -used Gemini Operations Handbook for the Gemini 9 flight, 9 x 11.5, dated April 22, 1966, consisting of several hundred pages of mission materials providing extremely thorough procedures, descriptions, and several detailed pull-out schematics and diagrams. A handful of pages have brief handwritten notations or corrections, and four pull-out schematics are extensively annotated by Kranz. These annotated schematics include one for the Agena-Gemini Interface and three related to systems used during the EVA, including environmental control, propulsion, and power. In fine condition, with the front cover and one schematic detached from inside the binder. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Kranz, in part: “The Gemini IX Flight Book with mission materials that accompany this letter come from my personal space archives. Contained within 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…

This material was used at my console throughout Gemini IX as a primary resource for coordinating that mission. 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.” An extraordinary piece offering remarkable detail on the inner workings of the Gemini spacecraft and space program as a whole. Starting Bid $300

6176. Gemini 12 Procedures Checklist Page Certified by Consignor as Flown.

6175. Gemini 11 Signed Cover. Launch date commemorative cover with a cachet honoring the Gemini 11 crew’s first orbit linkup, signed in black ink, “Charles Conrad,” and in blue ballpoint, “Dick Gordon.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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Gemini 12 procedures checklist page certified by the consignor as flown, 5 x 8, headed “Translation Updates,” filled out in the upper left section in pencil by the mission’s pilot, Buzz Aldrin. The left edge features two binding holes, and is protected with a strip of tape, as flown.

In fine condition. Accompanied by a data CD and certificate of authenticity attesting to the page’s provenance as being from the Gemini 12 Procedures Checklist, Part No. CF55019-20, Serial No. 122, that remained in the possession of Command Pilot James Lovell following the mission. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6177. Gemini 12 Signed Photograph.

Uncommon limited edition color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of the command module floating high above the Earth’s atmosphere, numbered 35/100, signed in silver ink by James Lovell and Buzz Aldrin. In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6178. Gemini 12 Signed Photograph. Vintage

official color 10 x 8 red-numbered double-weight NASA photo of the prime and backup crews of Gemini 12 posing in their capsule, signed in black ink and felt tip by Buzz Aldrin, James Lovell, Gene Cernan, and Gordon Cooper.

In very good condition, with scattered paper remnants to emulsion (heaviest to the top border and lower right edge). An exceptional uninscribed photo of the final astronauts of Project Gemini. From the collection of aerospace specialist Ken Havekotte. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6179. Gemini 12: Aldrin and Lovell Signed Program Summary. NASA’s Manned Spacecraft Center

fact sheet booklet headed “Gemini XII Flight and Gemini Program Summary,” dated December 1966, 24 pages, 8 x 10.5, signed in black felt tip, “James Lovell, Gemini 12” and “Buzz Aldrin, Gemini XII.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

Access card for one of the original Mercury 7 6180. Deke Slayton Signed Access Card and Photograph.

Deke Slayton’s Gemini-era laminated access card stub granting him entry into the Johnsville Navy Center, 5 x 3, stamp-issued for July 11–21, 1963, numbered 9755. See has signed his name in the upper left field in blue ballpoint, “D. K. Slayton,” and has filled out fields in the upper right, printing his name, “Maj. D. K. Slayton,” and listing his firm as “NASA” and address as “Houston, Texas.” Upper right corner is numbered “12” and the lower right bears a signature by the validating officer. In fine condition. Accompanied by an unsigned color satin-finish photo of Slayton holding a model of a capsule. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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6182. Collection of Vintage Gemini Photographs. Appeal-

ing collection of 52 official vintage photos, all 8 x 10 or 10 x 8, including: five official color NASA lithographs from Gemini 4, four of which show Ed White’s historic spacewalk; two color photos of the Gemini 5 recovery; twenty-six black-and-white photos from Gemini 4, most showing preparations for the mission and two depicting White’s spacewalk; sixteen official color NASA lithographs of the astronauts; and three glossy black-and-white portraits of Anders and Scott. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

6185. Collection of Gemini Ephemera.

6183. Project Gemini Book.

Project Gemini: Technology and Operations. First edition, SP–4002.

Washington, DC: NASA, 1969.

Hardcover, 8.25 x 10.5, 308 pages.

In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

6184.

Gemini Familiarization Manual. Manual pro-

duced by McDonnell entitled “NASA Project Gemini Familiarization Manual: Rendezvous and Docking Configurations,” approximately 500 pages, 9 x 11, May 31, 1965. The comprehensive manual contains twelve tab-separated sections detailing the mission, major structural assemblies, and cabin interior, and the systems for sequencing, power, environmental control, cooling, communications, instrumentation, pyrotechnics and retro rockets, landing, and docking. Section 8, which would describe the guidance and control system, is absent from the book as it was issued as a separate confidential supplement. In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

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Collection of ephemera related to the Gemini missions, including: instrument panel diagrams for Gemini 3, 4, and 5; a GT-4 Lear Siegler Instrument Division press kit including information on display instruments and two glossy press photos; a booklet about Ed White’s Gemini 4 spacewalk; a Department of Defense Project Gemini GT-4 booklet; a GT-4 accreditation list; Gemini 4 mission commentary transcripts; a Gemini 5 master countdown manual; a Gemini 7/6 NASA press kit; and a booklet on the design and construction of the Apollo/Saturn Launch Complex. In overall very good to fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Early conceptional capsule model 6186. Early Crew Capsule Concept Model. Uncommon

early conceptual capsule model for manned space flight, approximately 6.75˝ tall and 15.25˝ in diameter, showing an open view of the reclined interior seating. Sliding window covers no longer securely fastened. Housed in a substantial 18 x 18.25 x 11.75 wooden box. In very good condition, with deterioration to bedding and portions of the model casing and parts detached. Oversized.

Starting Bid $200

LESLIE CANTWELL COLLECTION

Many space industry experts recognize the collection of Leslie Cantwell to be the largest and most important space related photographic collection of its kind. Cantwell’s collection began as one photograph given to him by moonwalker James Irwin in 1981 who inscribed the photo, “with love from the moon.” Fast forward three decades and you find that Cantwell has assembled an incredibly large number of signed and inscribed photos from the Apollo era. So impressive, his collection, or portions of it, has been exhibited in multiple venues (including the Kansas Cosmosphere and Space Center and the New Mexico Museum of Space History) in recent years.

More than just a compilation of photographs, Cantwell’s images depict both an historic moment in Apollo history and words that bring that moment to life. Some photos are inscribed with poetry or quotes from classic literature while others display the words of the astronaut spoken at the moment. Each photo-inscription combination offers insight into both the event itself and the men and women who helped shape the history of space exploration. It is through beautiful imagery and skillfully chosen words that the photos of the Cantwell collection bring the outer reaches of space and science down to earth.

6188. Mercury MA7: Scott Carpenter Signed Oversized Photograph. Satin-

6190. Mercury: Scott Carpenter Signed Photograph.

finish 20 x 16 photo of the USS Robinson, one of the intended recovery ships for Mercury-Atlas 7, signed in black felt tip, “24 May, 1962, USS Robinson on way to MA–7 recovery, Scott Carpenter.” In fine condition. The Leslie Cantwell Collection. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6189. Mercury MA-7: Scott Carpenter Signed Oversized Photograph. Color satin-finish

16 x 20 photo of the rollout track and looming Aurora 7 rocket just moments before liftoff, signed in black felt tip, “Launch Countdown, Pad LC–14, 24 May, 1962, Scott Carpenter.” In fine condition. The Leslie Cantwell Collection. Precertified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

Color 11 x 8.5 laserprint photo of the launch pad at sundown, signed in silver ink, “Scott Carpenter, Aurora 7.” In fine condition, with a slightly grainy quality to the image. The Leslie Cantwell Collection. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6191. Gemini 04: Jim McDivitt Signed Oversized Photograph. Color glossy 16 x 20 photo

of the launch of the Gemini 4 rocket, signed in black felt tip, “Ed & I on the way to a great adventure!!! Jim McDivitt, Gemini IV.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Astronaut Central. The Leslie Cantwell Collection. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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6192. Gemini 04: Jim McDivitt Signed Oversized Photograph. Color glossy 20

x 16 photo of the launch of the Gemini 4 rocket, signed in black felt tip, “Ed and I are at the top of this beautiful rocket!

The start of a great adventure! Jim McDivitt, Gemini IV.” In fine condition. A beautifully captured image enhanced furthermore by McDivitt’s fascinating addition. The Leslie Cantwell Collection. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6195. Gemini 06: Tom Stafford Oversized Signed Photograph. Glossy 20 x 16

photo of the numerous launch pads lining the coast of the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, signed in black felt tip, “Wet mock simultaneous launch of Gemini VI and the Atlas Agena, October 1965, Tom Stafford.” In fine condition, with a slightly grainy quality to the image. The Leslie Cantwell Collection. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6196. Gemini 10: Young and Collins Oversized Signed Photograph.

“God speed, Gordo” 6193. Gemini 05: Astronauts MultiSigned Oversized Photograph. Unique

color glossy 10 x 15 photo of the Gemini 5 launch, signed in black felt tip, “‘God Speed, Gordo’—Scott Carpenter,” “God bless, Gordo, Charlie Duke, Apollo 16,” “We had a great time on Apollo 10, Edgar Mitchell, Apollo 14,” and “Gordo—Hope you are in afterburner now, Al Worden, Apollo 15.”

In fine condition. Nicknamed ‘Gordo,’ Gordon Cooper was the Command Pilot for the Gemini 5 flight. The Leslie Cantwell Collection. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6194. Gemini 06: Tom Stafford Oversized Signed Photograph.

Glossy 20 x 16 close-up photo of Gemini 6 mission pilot Tom Stafford preparing for his initial space flight, signed in silver ink, “Gemini VI, Ready for launch, 15 December 1965, Tom Stafford.” In fine condition. The Leslie Cantwell Collection. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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Color satin-finish 20 x 16 photo of an Agena booster seen from the Gemini X window at a range of 62 feet, signed in gold ink, “John Young Gemini X,” and in silver ink, “Michael Collins, Gemini X.” In fine condition. The Leslie Cantwell Collection. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6197. Gemini 10: Young and Collins Oversized Signed Photograph.

Uncommon color satin-finish 16 x 20 photo of an Agena booster firing high above the Earth’s atmosphere, signed in silver ink, “View of Agena firing during Docking Operations with Gemini X, John Young, Gemini X CDR” and “Michael Collins, Gemini X Plt.” In fine condition. An impressive seldom-seen viewpoint. The Leslie Cantwell Collection.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

The crew of Gemini X 6198. Gemini 10: Young and Collins Oversized Signed Photograph.

Color satin-finish 16 x 20 photo of the two-man crew of Gemini 10 posing in their white spacesuits, signed in blue felt tip, “John Young, Gemini X CDR” and “Michael Collins, Gemini X Plt.” In fine condition. The Leslie Cantwell Collection. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

6201. Apollo 01: Cunningham and Schweickart Oversized Signed Photograph. Satin-finish 16

x 20 photo of Gus Grissom, Walt Cunningham, and Rusty Schweickart in their white spacesuits during astronaut training, signed in blue felt tip, “Apollo 1 training with Gus Grissom and my fellow backup, Rusty Schweickart at McDonell Aircraft Plant.

Walt Cunningham, 9 February 1966 Apollo 7,” and in black felt tip, “Rusty Schweickart, Apollo 9, LMP.” In fine condition. A seldom-seen image of early Apollo training with a lengthy inscription from the backup crew pilot. The Leslie Cantwell Collection. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6202. Apollo 08: James Lovell Oversized Signed Photograph. Official color 11 x

6199. Gemini 11: Richard Gordon Oversized Signed Photograph. Color

14 NASA lithograph of the Apollo 8 liftoff, signed in black felt tip, “James Lovell, Apollo 13.” In fine condition.

Signed oversized NASA lithos are quite uncommon. The Leslie Cantwell Collection. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

satin-finish 14 x 11 photo of the primary and backup crews relaxing after a flight simulation, signed in silver ink, “Debriefing after Gemini XI flight simulation with MCC Houston!! Richard Gordon, Gemini XI Pilot.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of a Gemini-era Gordon, signed by him in black felt tip. The Leslie Cantwell Collection. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6200. Gemini: Lola Morrow Oversized Signed Photograph.

Glossy 20 x 16 photo of astronaut office secretary Lola Morrow discussing matters with Gemini 3 Command Pilot Gus Grissom, signed in silver ink, “Gus Grissom and I go over purchase order in 1965 to finish decorating the astronaut quarters.

We’re beside the Gemini Simulator at Kennedy Space Center.—Lola Morrow.” In fine condition. The Leslie Cantwell Collection. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6203. Apollo 08: Lovell and Borman Oversized Signed Photograph. Iconic

color satin-finish 20 x 16 photo of the ‘earthrise’ above the lunar surface, signed in silver ink, “‘Here’s the Earth coming up. Wow, is that pretty!’ Frank Borman, Apollo 8 CDR,” and “‘Oh man, that’s great!’ James Lovell Apollo 8 CMP.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Moonpans. A beautiful photo with the uncommon immediate reactions of two Apollo astronauts upon observing the dawn of their home planet. The Leslie Cantwell Collection. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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6204. Apollo 11 Fifth Anniversary Signed Photographs. Collection of

twelve identical official color 10 x 8 NASA lithographs honoring the fifth anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission, each signed in felt tip by a different Apollo astronaut or member of the ground support crew, including: Buzz Aldrin, Charlie Duke, Bruce McCandless, Al Worden, Glynn S. Lunney, Gerry Griffin, Guenter Wendt, Steve Bales, Gene Kranz, Chris Kraft, Jerry Bostick, and John Hodge. In overall fine condition. The Leslie Cantwell Collection. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

6205. Apollo 11: Buzz Aldrin Oversized Signed Photograph. Impressive

glossy 12 x 15 photo of a lunar footprint, distinctly signed in blue felt tip, “Buzz Aldrin, July 20, 1969.” In fine condition.

Accompanied by an unsigned 14 x 11 satin-finish photo of Aldrin in his white spacesuit. The Leslie Cantwell Collection.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

Visual history Apollo 11: “USA on the Moon!”

6206. Apollo 11: Buzz Aldrin Set of Eight Oversized Signed NASA Litho Photographs. Extraordinary

collection of eight oversized official NASA lithographs telling the story of man’s first trip to the lunar surface, 11 x 14 and 14 x 11, each signed in ink or felt tip

by Aldrin, who adds a short description of the image to all. These inscriptions include: “A Flight to the Moon!”; “USA on the Moon!”; “Science on the Moon”; “Neil’s and My Footprints”; “My Classic Shot from the Moon”; “History Made at Tranquility Base, July 20–21, 1969”; “Eagle’s Return”; and “We Return Safely to Earth.” In overall fine condition. These oversized NASA lithographs are uncommon in general and this set is further enhanced by Aldrin’s additions of several rare inscriptions describing the various steps of his historic mission. The Leslie Cantwell Collection. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $500

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6207. Apollo 12: Bean, Gordon, and McCandless Oversized Signed Photograph. Color satin-finish 20 x 16 photo showing side-by-side images of the Apollo

12 lunar module Intrepid and a floating Bruce McCandless during the world’s first untethered space walk, signed in blue felt tip, “Oh Pete—Is that an alien out your window? Boy what a story! Alan Bean, Apollo 12,” “Pete & Al—Are you coming back? Richard Gordon, Apollo XII,” and “Look Pete & Alan—’No Hands!’ Bruce McCandless II, STS 41–B.” In fine condition, with some adhesive remnants to lower right corner. An uncommonly seen image with an amusing collection of inscriptions. The Leslie Cantwell Collection. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6208. Apollo 12: Alan Bean Oversized Signed Photograph. Color glossy 10.5 x 13.5

photo of the Apollo 12 launch as seen by spectators at Cape Canaveral, signed in blue felt tip, “Alan Bean, Apollo 12.” In very good condition, with moderate overall crazing. The photograph itself is an unusual vintage example from the period of the launch. The Leslie Cantwell Collection. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6210. Apollo 13 Oversized Signed Photograph: Lovell, Haise, and Liebergot. Terrific

color satin-finish 16 x 20 photo of the Apollo 13 rocket prior to launch, signed in black felt tip, “James Lovell, Apollo 13 CDR,” “Fred Haise, Apollo 13 LMP,” and “‘I’m thinking of having an extra cryo stir.’ Sy Liebergot, Apollo 13 EECOM.” In fine condition. A highly appealing combination of imagery and signatures. The Leslie Cantwell Collection. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

The heroes of Apollo 13: ‘Houston we have a problem!’

6209. Apollo 13 Crew and CAPCOM Multi-Signed Oversized Photograph. One-of-a-kind color satin-finish 20 x 16 photo

of the Apollo 13 mission insignia, signed in black felt tip by seven members of the flight crew and mission control, including: “James Lovell, Apollo 13 CDR, Houston, we have a problem!,” “‘Did I hear right, you want me to shut the rear valve on fuel cell three,’ Fred Haise, Apollo 13 LMP,” “‘You’re go to start powering up Odyssey,’ Joe Kerwin, CAPCOM—Apollo 13,” “‘And Fred, when Jim has Earth centered in his window, you should be able to see the sun in the alignment window.’ Vance Brand, Gold Team, CAPCOM— Apollo–13,” “‘Roger, we copy you venting…Jack Lousma, Apollo 13 CAPCOM,” “‘Failure is not an option!’ Eugene F. Kranz,” and “‘Flight, I’ve got a feeling that we’ve lost two fuel cells…,’ ‘Flight let’s have the crew isolate the surge tank…,’ ‘Flight, the pressure in O2 Tank I has dropped all the way down to 297 (psia) and we’d better think about getting in the LM.’ Sy Liebergot, Apollo EECOM.” In fine condition. Simply a phenomenal union of astronauts and flight controllers, each man an integral member of an historic Apollo 13 team that helped solve the impossible and further define the resilience and versatility inherent to the NASA program. The Leslie Cantwell Collection. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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“Failure is not an option!”

6211.

Apollo 13 Oversized Signed Photograph: Lovell, Kranz, Lousma, and Liebergot. Sat-

in-finish 20 x 16 photo of the damaged Apollo 13 command module floating in space, signed in gold ink, “Houston, we’ve had a problem!

James Lovell, Apollo 13,” “Failure is not an option, Gene Kranz,” “‘Flight, I think we’ve lost two fuel cells.’ Sy Liebergot, Apollo 13 EECOM,” and “‘OK 13, we’ve got lots & lots of people working on this, we’ll give you some dope as soon as we have it, and you’ll be the first to know…’ Jack Lousma, Apollo 13 CAPCOM, 13 April 1970.” Accompanied by a 10 x 8 satin-finish photograph of fellow flight director Gerry Griffin signed in black felt tip, “Gerry Griffin, ‘Gold Flight’ Apollo 13.” In fine condition. A uniquely appealing photo recalling NASA’s most courageous moment. The Leslie Cantwell Collection. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

6213. Apollo 13: Fred Haise Oversized Signed Photograph. Satin-finish 20 x 16 photo

of a sequence of craters on the lunar surface, signed in silver ink, “‘There’s the Terminator at Fra Mauro...We’d be landing there two hours ago!’ Fred Haise Apollo 13 LMP.” In fine condition. An atypically seen image and inscription referencing the intended landing spot of Apollo 13. The Leslie Cantwell Collection. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6214. Apollo 13: Jack Lousma Oversized Signed Photograph. Color glossy

15 x 10 photo of the Mission Operations Control Room, signed in the lower border in blue felt tip, “Gene Kranz said, ‘OK people, let’s work the problem…’ hundreds were involved and Apollo 13 MOCR was a testament to team work and ingenuity. Jack Lousma, CAPCOM—Apollo 13.” In fine condition, with a spot of emulsion loss to the blank upper margin. The Leslie Cantwell Collection.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6215. Apollo 13: Jack Lousma Oversized Signed Photograph. Color glossy

15 x 10 photo of Mission Control after the Apollo 13 successfully returned to Earth, signed in the lower border in blue felt tip, “The Apollo 13 crew is home safely on April 17, 1970, however, the mission served to remind NASA that human flight in space was not a routine operation. Jack Lousma, CAPCOM—Apollo 13.” In fine condition. The Leslie Cantwell Collection. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6212. Apollo 13: Jack Lousma Oversized Signed Photograph. Fantastic color glossy 15 x 10 photo of the disabled Apollo

13 spacecraft, signed in silver ink, “Jack Lousma, CAPCOM—Apollo 13,” with the addition of five quotes from his communications with the crew: “Roger, main B undervolt,” “Roger, we copy you venting,” “This is Houston….say again please!,” “Roger, Fred, stand by, we’re looking at it,” and “13, we’ve got one more item for you, when you get a chance. We’d like you to stir up the cryo tanks.” In fine condition. The Leslie Cantwell Collection. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

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6216. Apollo 13: James Lovell Oversized Signed Photograph. Color satin-

finish 14 x 11 photo of a rocket launch, signed in black felt tip, “James Lovell, Apollo 13.” In fine condition. The Leslie Cantwell Collection.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6217. Apollo 13: James Lovell Signed Photograph.

Color 11 x 8.5 laserprint photo of the Apollo 13 splashdown, signed in silver ink, “James Lovell, Apollo 13.” In fine condition, with a slightly grainy quality to the image. The Leslie Cantwell Collection. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

6218. Apollo 14: Edgar Mitchell Oversized Signed Photograph.

Color satin-finish 20 x 16 photo of the Apollo 14 lunar module Antares on the moon’s surface, signed in silver ink, “‘This is what carries fire toward the moon, this is the moving force in mortal hearts, this is what binds the earth and makes it one,’ ‘Paradiso,’ Dante, Edgar Mitchell, Apollo 14, 6th man on the moon.”

In fine condition, with some light creasing. A wonderfully uncommon quote from the mission’s lunar module pilot. The Leslie Cantwell Collection. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6221. Apollo 16: John Young Oversized Signed Photograph. Color glossy 20 x 16

photo of Young driving the lunar rover solo on the moon’s surface, signed in silver ink, “‘Well Houston, when Charlie’s in here it’s a lot less bouncy.’ John Young, April 1972, Apollo 16 CDR.” In fine condition, with a crease to upper right corner. The Leslie Cantwell Collection. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6222. Apollo 16: John Young Oversized Signed Photograph. Color glossy 20 x 16 photo

of Young sealing up an Apollo lunar surface experiments package on the moon’s surface, signed in black felt tip, “On the Moon—ALSEP Deployment at DESCARTES, April 21, 1972, John Young, CDR Apollo 16.” In fine condition. The Leslie Cantwell Collection. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

6223. Apollo-Soyuz: Stafford and Leonov Oversized Signed Photograph. Color

glossy 11 x 8.5 laserprint photo of the Apollo 14 launch, signed in silver ink, “Fire in the hole, Edgar Mitchell, Apollo 14.”

In fine condition, with a slightly grainy quality to the image. The Leslie Cantwell Collection Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

satin-finish 20 x 16 photo of Alexei Leonov displaying his sketch of Apollo commander Tom Stafford during the ASTP flight, signed in black felt tip, “Alexi’s drawing of me made on ASTP, July 1975, Tom Stafford, Apollo, Cdr,” and in silver ink, “Leonov.” Stafford has also added his signature to the bottom of the sketch. In fine condition, with slight haloing to the Stafford sketch signature, and a slightly grainy quality to the image.

The Leslie Cantwell Collection. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6220. Apollo 16: Charlie Duke Oversized Signed Photograph. Color satin-

6224. ISS Expedition 4: Yuri Onufrienko Signed Oversized Photograph. Color satin-

6219. Apollo 14: Edgar Mitchell Signed Photograph. Color

finish 14 x 11 photo of the Apollo 16 splashdown, signed in silver ink, “Safely home again, Charlie Duke, Apollo 16.” In fine condition. The Leslie Cantwell Collection.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

finish 20 x 16 photo of Expedition 4 Commander Yuri Onufrienko floating horizontally inside the spacecraft, signed in black felt tip

by Onufrienko, who has added the mission, “iss–4.” In fine condition. The Leslie Cantwell Collection. Precertified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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PROJECT APOLLO HARDWARE

One-of-a-kind ‘Brown LSSM’— a mid-1960s moon buggy prototype driven by Wernher von Braun 6226. Lunar Rover Prototype. An original mid-1960s lunar

rover prototype, or Local Scientific Survey Module, developed for NASA by Brown Engineering and known as the ‘Brown LSSM.’ Development of the prototype took place in 1965–1966, and it was used for lunar rover mobility tests and to conduct human factors studies and mobility evaluations. This vehicle was actually driven by the great rocket scientist Wernher von Braun and he can be seen with it in photographs. Otha Vaughan, a member of von Braun’s team, has examined the vehicle and identified it as authentic. It had been disposed of long ago and ended up in the hands of by a scrap metal dealer, who preserved it in his scrapyard. The rediscovery of this ‘lost lunar rover’ was the subject of several news stories in late October 2015.

Accompanied by a letter of authenticity signed by Otha Vaughan and Johnny Worley of Worley Brothers Iron & Metal, in part: “This letter of authenticity is for the artifact known as ‘Brown LSSM,’ the Prototype Local Scientific Survey Module, also referenced in some historical literature as Lunar Scientific Survey Module. ‘Brown LSSM’ is a mobility test article developed by Brown Engineering…This LSSM prototype represents an important step in the design and engineering of the final rovers utilized during the Apollo Space Program. Otha H. Vaughan, Jr., of Huntsville, AL, who worked as aeronautical research engineer on the German-American rocket team headed by Wernher von Braun…positively and firmly identifies the pictured LSSM as the authentic Brown LSSM after carefully inspecting and measuring the artifact. Mr. Vaughn states that the team actually flew the prototype on NASA’s KC-135 Zero G aircraft ‘to get some idea of how she would bounce with rubber tires and things like that.’ Mr. Vaughan retired from NASA MSFC on January 1, 1999, after 45 years of ABMA and NASA civil service….

Mr. Vaughan also verifies that NASA frequently declared unneeded items as an excess and would sell them. This prototype did not go into space, was not considered actual needed flight hardware, and was missed being tagged by NASA or MSFC. Current owner, Johnny Worley, states that the person whom originally bought the LSSM from NASA, claimed he did so by an auction, and had it sitting in his backyard in Blountsville, AL for an unknown amount of time. It was there that an US Airforce historian spotted and identified the Brown LSSM in neighbor’s yard, took pictures, and reported it to NASA Office of Inspector General. NASA…did attempt to recover the artifact, as evidenced by papers caused to be released by the Freedom of Information Act.” Copies of these documents are included, in which the NASA OIG concludes, “Since the LRV is no longer available for recovery, this matter is closed in the files of this office. No further action will occur.” Also includes some other related research paperwork and images of the vehicle. Oversized. Bidding note: the vehicle is currently stored in Memphis, Tennessee, and the buyer is responsible shipping costs from origin to destination.

This historic prototype represents the intense effort, study, and technical innovation that went into making the Apollo program a great success.

Prototypes for any type of spacecraft or vehicle are very rarely available to the public, and this moon buggy—with photographic evidence of Wernher von Braun’s test drive—is clearly an important example. Starting Bid $25000

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Rare Saturn V Flight Control Computer—responsible for steering the Apollo rocket 6227. Saturn V Flight Control Computer. Large Saturn V analog flight control computer manufactured by Electronic Communications Inc., measuring approximately 24 x 18 x 18, labeled on one end, “Model L, Serial No. 111, Part No. 50Z35300-021, Spec. 50Z35303, Design Code 20234…Computer, Flight Control Saturn V, Contract 86977, Mfr. Code 00724.” The unit weighs close to one hundred pounds. In very good condition.

The Flight Control Computer received attitude error signals from the Launch Vehicle Digital Computer and flight dynamic measurements from the on-board accelerometers and rate gyros, and generated output commands to ‘steer’ the launch vehicle during flight. This was accomplished by controlling the F-1 and J-2 rocket engine hydraulic actuators to adjust any error in vehicle flight attitude. Essentially, this was the computer responsible for keeping the Saturn V pointed in the right direction—obviously a critical aspect of any mission. Extremely rare and of enormous significance in Apollo and computing history, this is a remarkable piece of hardware. Oversized. Starting Bid $10000

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Rare Apollo Block I translation hand controller

6228. Apollo Block I Translation Control. Apollo Block I translation hand controller with a housing measuring approximately 5.5 x 3 x 3.5 and attached umbilical measuring 60˝ long. The Honeywell identification plate on the bottom identifies the piece “Mfr Serial No. 10028DAL1036, Mfg Part No. DCG143F2, Contract No. M6J7BAG-705017A, Mfr Date 2 Oct. 1966.” A Johnson Space Center label additionally identifies it as “Inventory No. 103928, Serial No. 1036.” The controller has a sliding control at the front to set the handle as “Locked” or “Armed” for use. Faint penciled notes on upper side of housing appear to list what may be the resistance ranges for each axis, important information for NASA instrumentation technicians. Although the Apollo T-handle grip is a model, it still moves freely to control translation forward/aft, left/right, and up/down. The handle also twists counterclockwise allowing the commander to initiate abort with the Launch Escape System during the Saturn launch. A clockwise twist would switch to backup guidance during launch. The housing bears various inventory stickers from 1976 through 1996, as well as the GSA surplus label on the bottom.

In fine condition. An appealing tactile piece, this is an important part of manned spaceflight history from the early Apollo program. Starting Bid $2500

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1964 Block I controller for “Developmental Use Only”

6229. Apollo CM Block I Display Attitude Gyro Accelerometer. Apollo Command Module Block I Display Attitude Gyro Ac-

celerometer Electronic Control Assembly manufactured by Honeywell, measuring 11.5 x 5.5 x 22, with an affixed parts label reading, “Control Assy Electronic Display/Attitude Gyro Accelerometer, NAA/S & ID Control No. E901-0170-0004, Mfr Serial No. 10028FAD1009, Mfr Part No. DBG220D1, Contract No. M3J7XA-406004, Mfr Date 5 Oct 1964.” Stamped beside this label is “Developmental Use Only.” The face has three serial inputs labeled “J265,” “J266,” and “J268,” as well as “Display” and “Agap” hour counters, and the primary assembly unit contains 31 modules labeled from “A1” through “A31.” In very good condition, with heavy soiling to the face and dings to the body. This electronic assembly functioned as part of the Apollo Command Module Stabilization & Control System providing control signals to CM Body Mounted Attitude Gyros and also served as the interface between attitude reference sensors and spacecraft panel electronic displays. Oversized. Starting Bid $300

Apollo Block 1 crew couch armrest attachment

6230. Apollo Block I Armrest Attachment. Early Apollo Command Module (Block I) armrest attachment, measuring approximately 13 x 4, with locking and unlocking hand control attachment and armrest adjustment. Label on metal armrest pad reads, “VI6–53I765, S/N0.

6362PAA2850, Unit A. V. T., 32I–67–0I0, SNM 460,” with underside reading, “V36–531770 Assem., 6–Dec–67, ANA 657.” Bottom portion of extension tubing bears an affixed printed label, “993 2SP00, 312,” and toned tape remnants with a felt tip notation, “#75.” The Apollo Command Module Block I armrest mounted to the crew couch and provided an attachment point for the translation and rotational controllers. In very good condition, with aforementioned tape remnants. An intriguing piece of hardware from the Apollo Block I capsule, predecessor parts which remain far less common the Block II examples which followed. Starting Bid $300

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Extremely rare Command Service Module fuel cell— the power plant for manned flight

6231. Apollo CSM Block II Fuel Cell Assembly. Apollo

CSM Fuel Cell Powerplant Assembly manufactured by Pratt & Whitney under subcontract for North American Aviation, measuring approximately 44˝ tall with a diameter of 22˝ and weight of 220 pounds, designed to generate primary power, up to 2,300 watts, and portable water for the Command Module. Primarily constructed of titanium, stainless steel, and nickel, these were configured in a cluster of three units installed in Sector 4 of the Service Module to comprise the CSM power plant. The alkaline fuel cell consumes hydrogen and oxygen to generate electricity in a chemical reaction that also produces drinkable water and heat as byproducts. The electricity powers the spacecraft via a power distribution system, while the water is fed into a storage system in the Command Module where it is used for astronaut consumption and for cooling purposes.

When the oxygen tank on Apollo 13 exploded, the loss of oxygen to the fuel cells caused all three to be shut down within 130 minutes leaving the crew to limp home on battery power from the Lunar Module. This is a rare opportunity to own the first practical application of a fuel cell. All flown Apollo fuel cells were left in space as part of the Service Module and only a handful of flight-ready spares remain. Nearly all of those are in museums including the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. An essential piece of hardware for manned spaceflight, this is an outstanding artifact representing the technical innovation that went into the Apollo program. Oversized. Starting Bid $2500

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6232. Apollo CM Block I Prototype EDA. Apollo CM Block I Prototype Electronic Display Assembly manufactured by Honeywell, 21.5 x 6 x 5.5, with an affixed parts label reading, “Electronic Display Assembly, NAA/S & ID Control No. ME901-0710-0021, Mfr Serial No. EM-1, Mfr Part No. FBG285A1, Contract No. M5J7XAZ-450012A, Mfr Date Sept. 1965.”

The unit has a thick gray metal housing stenciled in red, “Non Flight, Do Not Apply Power,” with six connectors on the top and two ports on one end.

Scattered marks, dings, and soiling, otherwise fine condition. As part of the Apollo Command Module Stabilization and Control System, this electronics assembly provided the interface between signal sources to be displayed (derived from the inertial navigation system) and the main display console crew reference displays to include the Flight Direction Attitude Indicators and Gimbal Position Indicators. Oversized. Starting Bid $200

1969 flight-ready Block II control system EDA 6233. Apollo CM Block II Control and Stabilization System EDA. Apol-

lo Command Module (Block II) Control and Stabilization System Electronic Display Assembly (EDA) manufactured by Honeywell, 22 x 6 x 6, with an affixed parts label reading, “Electronic Display Assembly, NAA/S & ID Control No. ME901-07100502, Mfr Serial No. 10028AAD1023, Mfr Part No. BG285G6, Contract No. M5J7XAZ-470005A, Mfr Date 10 Aug. 1969.” The unit has a thick gray metal housing with six connectors on the top covered with “Glenair, Inc.” caps. A temporary parts removal tag is also affixed on top with a note reading, “A3 Module, P/N 985777-11, S/N 1012 removed for failure analysis, do not apply power! 11-21-72.” Scattered marks, dings, and soiling, otherwise fine condition. As part of the Apollo Command Module Stabilization and Control System, this flight-ready electronics assembly provided the interface between signal sources to be displayed (derived from the inertial navigation system) and the main display console crew reference displays to include the Flight Direction Attitude Indicators and Gimbal Position Indicators. A fantastic piece of Command Module hardware manufactured less than a month after the historic Apollo 11 mission.

Oversized. Starting Bid $300

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Command Module Gyro Display Coupler

6234. Apollo CM Block II Gyro Display Coupler. Apollo CM Block II Gyro Display Coupler manufactured by Honeywell, 20 x 6 x 6.5, with an affixed parts label reading, “Coupler Gyro Display, NAA/S & ID Control No. ME901-0707-0002, Mfr Serial No. 10028DAH1005, Mfr Part No. BG281G1, Contract No. M5J7XAZ-450012A, Mfr Date 14 Sept. 1966.” An additional modification tag is affixed below. The unit has a thick gray metal housing with two red-capped ports labeled “J1” and “J2.” Scattered marks, dings, and soiling, otherwise fine condition. Part of the Apollo Command Module Stabilization and Control System, the GDC provided the interface between body rate (roll/yaw/pitch) sensors and panel displays to give an accurate readout of spacecraft attitude relative to a given reference coordinate system. Oversized. Starting Bid $300

Rare Apollo Guidance Computer module

6235. Apollo Block II Rope Driver Module. Apollo Guidance Computer (AGC) module, 9.75 x 1 x 1.75, labeled on the yellow

exterior, “Rope Driver Module B16–17, NASA No 2003140-031, Mfd by Raytheon Co., S/N Ray. 126.” Also marked in red, “Scrapped Module, For Engineering Use Only.” In very good to fine condition. This module was responsible for providing required voltages to read the 36K word woven magnetic core rope memory within the AGC. The rope memory hosted the software permanently woven into magnetic cores. Any module from the Block II AGC is notably rare. Starting Bid $300

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Erasable memory driver for the Block II computer 6236. Apollo Block II Erasable Driver.

Rare Apollo Guidance Computer (AGC) module, 9.75 x 1 x 1.75, labeled on the red exterior, “Erasable Driver Module B9–10, NASA No. 2003114-021. Mfd by Raytheon Co., S/N Ray. 100.” Also marked, “Scrapped Module, For Engineering Use Only.” In very good to fine condition. This module was responsible for providing required voltages to read and write from the 2K word erasable memory in the AGC. The AGC was the primary computer onboard the Command Module and Lunar Module used to autonomously navigate and fly the spacecraft throughout all phases of the lunar mission. An extremely desirable space-age computer piece. Starting Bid $300

6237. Apollo CM Block II Gauge. Apollo Command Module Block II Gauge. Gauge measures 1.75 x 1.5 x 3.75 and is calibrated from 0–360 degrees. A Weston Instruments Inc. Label is affixed to the housing and reads: “Meter, Indicating, Electrical…Class 1A…Serial No. 097601233112.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Command Module warning indicators 6238. Apollo CM Block I Caution and Warning Indicator Panel. Apollo CM Block I Caution and Warning Indicator Panel,

measuring approximately 5.25 x 3.5 x 25, with a label on the top reading, “Annunciator, Event, Master Caution, Type I, NAA/S&ID Control No. ME434-0020-1009, Grimes Matted and framedg. Co. S/N 10074 TSN 0010, Part No. 75-0056-21.” Some of the warning indicators read: “IMU Fail,” “G&N Error,” “Gbml Lock,” “S/M RCS B,” “AGC Pwr Fail,” “S/M RCS D,” and “O2 Press.” In very good condition, with some indicators missing. This panel would alert the crew to errors or malfunctions associated with the Guidance and Navigation System. Starting Bid $200

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Command Module reentry controller 6239. Apollo CM Block II Earth Landing Sequence Controller (ELSC). Apollo Command

Module Block II Earth Landing Sequence Controller, measuring 7 x 4.5 x 3, bearing a large parts tag affixed to the top, reading: “Item Name: Sequence Controller, NAA Control No. ME 901-0001-0038, Contract No. NAS 9-150, NAA Inspection Serial No. 09390AAF0249, Manufacturer: Northrop Ventura, Mfr Serial No. 70, Mfr Part No. R8204-501.” The unit has four connector ports labeled “J1” through “J4,” and a blue “Static Air” port. In fine condition. Part of the Apollo Command Module’s sequential events control system, the controller was employed during spacecraft reentry to sense barometric pressure, and automatically trigger firing pyrotechnics that released the Apex cover, drogue, pilot and main parachutes prior to splashdown. Starting Bid $200

6240. Apollo CM Block II PCM Electronics Assembly. Apollo Command Module (Block II) Pulse Code Modulation (PCM) Telemetry Assembly, measuring approximately 13 x 7 x 14 and weighing 42.1 pounds, manufactured by Radiation, Inc., Melbourne, Florida. In fine condition. The unit received and sampled analog, parallel digital, and serial digital information, which consists of astronaut biomedical, spacecraft operation, and scientific data. It then converted the data to a single serial output for transmission to Earth. This single-output signal was routed to the Premodulation Processor for transmission to the ground or to Data Storage Equipment. Oversized. Starting Bid $200

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6241. Apollo CM Block II Up-Data Link (UDL) Electronic Assembly. Apollo Command Module Up-Data Link (UDL) equipment manufactured by Motorola, measuring approximately 9 x 17 x 5.5, labeled “C28-1A103.” The unit has five connectors, “J1” through “J5” on the top, and another, “J6,” on the side. In fine condition. The up-data link consists of detecting and decoding circuitry, a buffer storage unit, output relay drivers, and a power supply, and provides the means for the ground to update the computer and the central timing equipment of the spacecraft. The device could receive, verify, and distribute digital updating information sent from the Manned Space Flight Network at various times throughout the mission. Oversized.

Starting Bid $200

6242. Apollo Block II CM PPO2 Meter. Command

module PP02 meter manufactured

by Weston Instruments, Inc., measuring 1.25 x 4.5 x 5, with an affixed label on top edge, reading, “Meter, Indicating, Electrical, Type IIA–L, Class 10, Style B, NAA/S & ID ME 432–0170 0032, Serial No. 09760 7931102, Part No. 247581.” Back of meter features six connecting ports, with one possibly having broken off. Sliding arrow on vertical window scale appears functional and offers partial pressure oxygen readings from zero to 30 millimeters of mercury (mm HG). In very good condition, with duct tape remnants, red paint to back panel, and expected wear from use. This essential piece of hardware was utilized throughout all phases of flight, to ensure oxygen levels remained within safe parameters for the crew members. Starting Bid $200

6243. Apollo Block II Gimbal ACSK 89. Black electronic

component with 23 pins on one side, 3.75 x 1.75 x 1.5, stenciled in white text, “Gimbal Servo, Amplifier, 2007114-021, ACSK 89.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

6244. Apollo CM Block II Environmental Control System Glycol Electronic Control. Apollo CM

Block II Environmental Control System (ECS) Glycol Electronic Control, measuring 6.5 x 5.75 x 1.5, with power connector and Glenair, Inc. cover labeled “G2209–16R.” Stamp-dated August 7, 1968, with an affixed warning label, “Dielectric Test Completed.” In fine condition. Designed to provide the flight crew with a conditioned and life-supporting environment, the ECS operated continuously throughout all Apollo mission phases, and provided three major functions: spacecraft atmosphere control, water management, and thermal control.

Starting Bid $200

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6245. Apollo CM Breaker Panel #275. Apollo-era Command

Module breaker panel. This production representative for flight application panel measures 16 x 7.5, retains its internal components, and is numbered “275,” in the lower right corner. Panel has 13 circuit breakers divided into four categories: “Main A,” “Main B,” “Flight/Post Landing,” and “Inverter Power.” This panel would be located in the lower equipment bay of the Command Module. In fine condition. Oversized.

Starting Bid $300

6246. Apollo CM Reaction Jet Controller. Early Apollo Command

Module Reaction Jet Controller manufactured by Honeywell, 23.5 x 6 x 6, with an affixed parts label reading, “Reaction Jet Engine Control, NAA/S & ID Control No. ME901-0706-0021, Mfr Serial No. EM-4-1, Mfr Part No. FBG287B1, Contract No. M7J7XAF-205017A, Mfr Date Mar 1966.” The unit has a thick gray metal housing stenciled in red, “Non Flight, Do Not Apply Power,” with four connection ports on the top. Scattered dings, soiling, and toned adhesive remnants, otherwise fine condition. Oversized.

Starting Bid $300

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Massive NASA concept drawings for the Block II Apollo CM 6247. Apollo CM Block II Interior Design Layout Drawings. Collection of nine

master drawings of the Block II Apollo Command Module on eight large transparency sheets and one large paper sheet, the majority hand-drawn in pencil or ink with supporting preexisting printed designs. Sheets range in approximate size from 180 x 52 to 40 x 36, and were printed in collaboration with North American Aviation, Inc., the Space and Information Systems Division, the Axonometric Design Group, and the North American Rockwell Corporation. Seven transparency sheets detail the interior configuration and markings of the Block II foldable crew couches, with two labeled “View Looking Down & Inboard,” and another labeled “View Looking Down & Outbd”; the other unlabeled sheets show full and half-scale cut-section interior capsule design, listing areas such as subsystem, support assembly, equipment bays, and central crew compartment. Remaining two sheets offer a broader overview of the capsule, with one showing a straightforward capsule design, and the other (paper) exhibiting an immense three-part layout of the Block II framework. Rolled and in overall fine condition. These enormous, highly detailed drawings, believed to be the masters for subsequently generated technical publications and flight manuals, offer unique, unprecedented insight into the remarkable craftsmanship and engineering involved in the creation of the capsule used in all manned Apollo missions. An impressive, aesthetically pleasing ensemble of early Apollo designs. Oversized. Starting Bid $300

6249. Apollo CM Side Hatch Counter Balance System Nitrogen Gas Cartridge. Empty aluminum Apollo CM Side

6248. Apollo CM Guidance and Navigation System Computer Buffer Unit. Apollo CM Guidance and Navigation Computer

Buffer Unit, measuring 6 x 4 x 6, with three connection ports labeled “J200,” “J202,” and “J203,” an orange light, and a power switch on the front. A parts tag affixed to the side reads, “Computer Buffer Unit, Guidance and Navigation, NAA/S & ID Control No. ME901-0666-0001…

Motorola Part No. 01-24340F02, Motorola Serial No. A/4.” In fine condition. The Computer Buffer Unit was part of a system of pre-flight ground check out equipment to confirm the Apollo Guidance Computer (AGC) was fully operational for the lunar mission. Starting Bid $200

Hatch Counter Balance System Nitrogen Gas Cartridge, measuring approximately 9˝ long and 1˝ in diameter, labeled on the side with part numbers, “ME-282-0052-0001, 101060000242, 4425025-511, 6-26-69 225.55.” In fine condition. The canister was designed to hold nitrogen at 5000 psi to actuate the Apollo Command Module main hatch counterbalance system. The counterbalance system provided crew members assistance with opening the heavy outward swinging hatch in the event emergency egress was required while on the launch pad, and to aid with exiting the command module after splashdown.

The counterbalance system was incorporated as part of the Unified Hatch design developed following the Apollo 1 fire. Starting Bid $200

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Lunar Module mockup panel 6250. Apollo LM Panel 2 Face Assembly. LM Control Panel 2

mockup face assembly, 15 x 24.25, containing areas for caution and warning system lights, temperature, propellant, firing status indicators and operational controls for the Reaction Control System (R-4D attitude control engines), Ascent Engine propellant valve/solenoid status, and Environmental Control System status displays. The panel would be mounted at the forward starboard side of the cockpit at eye-level to the crew. In fine condition. A large, impressive Lunar Module piece. Oversized.

Starting Bid $300

Shutoff valve for the LM Descent Engine

6251. Apollo LM Descent Engine Propellant and Oxidizer Shutoff Valve Assembly. Apollo Lunar Module Descent Engine (LMDE) Propellant and Oxidizer Shutoff Valve Assembly, measuring approximately 6 x 19 x 6.5, with Whitaker Corporation labels on one end, “Valve, System Propellant Shut-Off, PN 170395-4. Ser No. 005, STL Part No. EC104619-4, STL Serial No. 105, Purchase Order No. 43300, Date of Assy 10-16-65.” Includes an original parts tag dated July 9, 1968, noting, “Removed from HEA #036.” In fine condition. The Lunar Module Descent Engine was designed to allow the Lunar Module to descend from lunar orbit to a hovering position above the lunar surface and make a soft landing. Fuel passed through the shutoff valve into the engine’s manifold, where it was injected into the combustion chamber to generate thrust. The valves were commanded open and shut in conjunction with the LMDE flow control valve and variable pintle injector for throttle control and engine shutdown. A highly desirable piece of hardware critical to a safe lunar landing. Oversized. Starting Bid $300

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6252. Apollo Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) Inertial Rate Integrating Gyro (IRIG). Apollo

Inertial Measurement Unit Inertial Rate Integrating Gyro mockup (inoperative shell only), measuring approximately 5.25˝ tall by 2.5˝ in diameter, with a NASA Apollo label affixed to the top. In fine condition.

Three IRIGs were mounted on the Apollo Command Module and Lunar Module IMU stable platform and sensed displacement in three dimensional space. The magnitude and direction of displacement were converted to output signals that drove gimbal torque motors to restore the stable platform back to its ‘nulled’ alignment. Starting Bid $200

6253. Apollo LM Descent Engine Fuel Side Shut Off Valve Assembly. LM Descent Engine shut-off valve assembly for the

fuel side, measuring approximately 6 x 6.5 x 7.75. Engraved on the top, “MIR 43625,” with parts numbers on front, “1700571,” and side, “SK403987–4–1, S/N 575.” In fine condition. This housing comprised the external structure of the quad redundant ball operated shutoff valves that regulated propellant flow from the Lunar Module’s storage tanks into the Lunar Module Descent Engine (LMDE). The valves were commanded open and shut in conjunction with the LMDE flow control valve and variable pintle injector for throttle control and engine shutdown. Starting Bid $200

6254. Apollo LM Throttle Actuator Model. Display model of

the Lunar Excursion Module Descent Engine (LEMDE) three-motor throttle actuator, circa 1966, measuring 13.5 x 7 x 5, with an affixed tag reading, “Throttle Actuator, P/N 1880092-4, Lunar Module Descent Engine, Serial Number EEL-1, Bendix Guidance Systems Div.” In fine condition. The actuator would be used to throttle the descent engine as the Lunar Module landed on the moon. Starting Bid $200

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Apollo-era Rocket Engine Combustion Chamber for Command and Lunar Modules 6255. Marquardt R-4D RCS Rocket Engine Combustion Chamber. Marquardt R-4D RCS rocket engine combustion cham-

ber, 3.75 x 6, labeled on the side in white stenciling, “S28TC3214.”

Side of upper rim engraved, “VN, 228128, J” and “S/N 242,” with the underside of the lower rim engraved, “VN 221774–501” and “H S/N 012 (64).” In fine condition. The combustion chamber was intended for application on a R-4D hypergolic liquid rocket engine found on an Apollo Command Service Module (CSM) and Lunar Module (LM). Manufactured by Marquardt Corporation, the 100-pound thrust rocket engines were used in groups of four— configured as a ‘quad’—to provide attitude control of the CSM and LM, as a means to include roll, yaw and pitch maneuvers.

An incredible piece of hardware related to the control of Apollo command and lunar modules. Starting Bid $300

6256. KSC Saturn S-IVB Measuring and RF Panel. Kennedy Space Center Saturn S-IVB Upper Stage Measuring and RF Indicator Panel, measuring approximately 19 x 17.5 x 18, labeled at the bottom of the front panel, “S-IV B Measuring & RF,” and identified on the back of the panel as part number “40M08955-15 Assy.” The unit features several Roto-Tellite lighted indicator modules with toggle switches below, as well as a volt meter and telemeter calibration knob. Among the labels on the switch indicators are “RF Silence On,” “Telemetry Ready,” “S-IVB DDAS Data Valid,” and “Prelaunch C/O Group Pwr On.” A McDonnell Douglas label is affixed to the lower left corner, and the reverse bears numerous modification and service labels annotated with dates ranging from 1966 to 1971. In fine condition. This Block House/Launch Control Center mounted panel provided Saturn launch vehicle upper stage (S-IVB) status and control of voltage measurements, telemeter calibration, tape recorders, and the digital data acquisition system. Oversized. Starting Bid $300

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Used in developing propellant storage systems for the Apollo Service Module 6257. Propellant Engineering Test Assembly (ENGK). Tank

manufactured by Bell Aerosystems Company, measuring approximately 12 x 28 x 14, with a parts label reading: “Item Name: Thank MMH Positive Expulsion, Manufacturers Part No. 8271-471153-1, Manufacturers Serial No. 100311530008, Manufacturing date 6-2-65, Contract or Order No. NAS 9-150.” Above is a large red label, “Eng Test Item.” In fine condition. This tank assembly was used in developing the design for the Apollo Service Module propellant storage that supplied the Reaction Control System. Oversized. Starting Bid $200

6258. Saturn V First Stage LOX Tanking Computer Interface. Saturn V First Stage LOX Tanking Computer Interface that connected to the Propellant Tanking Computer System, 19 x 14 x 22, labeled at the bottom of the front panel, “S-IC LOX Tanking Computer,” and identified on a parts tag to the lower right, “Reference Designation 5404, Spec CP9PT001A.” Kennedy Space Center inspection stickers are also affixed to the front of the panel. The unit features various sections of buttons, switches, indicators, and readouts, with section labels including “Mass Readout,” “Discretes,” “Power,” “Replenish Valve,” “100% Reference,” and “SimulateStandardize.” Ten individual digital display modules in the “Mass Readout” areas are present but loose. In fine condition, with various marks and dings. This panel was interfaced to the Propellant Tanking Computer System (PTCS) at Kennedy Space Center with the primary function of providing command and monitoring of 345,000 gallons of Liquid Oxygen (LOX) propellant loading on the Saturn V First Stage (S-IC) during tanking operations. Oversized. Starting Bid $200

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6259. Apollo Post Landing Ventilation Valve. Apollo post-landing vent valve component, measuring approximately 8.5 x 12 x 7, consisting of a valve gate, actuator rotary, and mounting bracket. The top bears a caution label reading, “Post Landing Vent Valve—Pull Pin Before Operating Vent Fan,” and the various components bear Airesearch Manufacturing Co. parts labels. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

6260. Saturn EBW Bridge Wire Firing Unit. Saturn V

launch vehicle Exploding Bridge Wire (EBW) Firing Unit mounted on a 20 x 8 plywood board, with a George C. Marshall Space Flight Center metal tag reading, “EBW Firing Unit 40M39515-127, Assy No. 48344 A, Serial No. 1015, Mfd by Simm. Prec. Gla, Norwich, N. Y., Accept Date 7/71, Wt (LB) 3.16.” In fine condition. The EBW Firing Unit was used to activate charges for stage separation.

Provenance: Charles Bell Estate. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

6261. Apollo A7L Spacesuit CCA Breakout Box. Apollo A7L Spacesuit Com-

munications Cable Adapter (CCA) breakout box, measuring approximately 17 x 4 x 3 with two 18˝ long cables extending from one side terminated with Cicoli flight connectors (identical to those mounted on the A7L crew harness assembly), labeled, “SCAT-052, Unit No 5, Communication Cable Adapter.” The box has over 60 red input/output connectors with various alphanumeric labels.

A heavily soiled parts tag is attached to the cables but illegible. In very good condition, with scattered dings and soiling. This box was used to conduct continuity testing and checkout of each CCA headset and its associated wiring harness used by all Apollo astronauts throughout the mission to and from the moon and while on the lunar surface. Starting Bid $200

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Rare spacesuit repair kit signed by 19 Apollo and Skylab astronauts

6263. Apollo Spacesuit Multi-Signed Repair Kit. Fantastic Apollo–era repair kit pouch containing materials for spacesuit repair, mea-

suring 6 x 6 closed, signed on the front in blue and black felt tip by Buzz Aldrin, Alan Bean, Edgar Mitchell, Dave Scott, Charlie Duke, Gene Cernan, Al Worden, Fred Haise, Richard Gordon, Walt Cunningham, Jim McDivitt, Jack Lousma, Bill Pogue, Vance Brand, Paul Weitz, Ed Gibson, and Jerry Carr, and signed on the reverse by Owen Garriott and Joe Kerwin. A label inside the kit is struck through and labeled in red ink, “Class III,” and identifies the kit as “Spec. CP 1003, Item: EMU Maintenance Kit, A6L-503000-0405, Model No. 1003A, Serial: 044, Date: 9/68, Contract No. NAS 9-6100-74897.” Remaining inside are original repair materials including a patch, gasket seal replacements, cleaning and anti-fog pads, drying and polishing towels, and lubricating pads. In very good to fine condition, with some expected wear. Kits of this type were issued for the Apollo and Skylab missions to be used in the event minor repairs to the spacesuit became necessary. The signers of this example include not only six moonwalkers but the full crews of the Skylab SL-3 and SL-4 missions—a remarkable assemblage of pioneering astronauts on a decidedly unique format. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $500

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Umbilical oxygen hose for an Apollo-era space suit

6264. Apollo A7L Spacesuit Oxygen Umbilical Hose. Apollo A7L spacesuit oxygen umbilical hose. Flexible hose measures almost six-feet long and features two 1.5˝ diameter rubber hoses feeding into a single 2.75˝ coupling labeled “L.” The coupling covering and each hose end is labeled “R. E. Darling Co., Inc.,” with reverse side of coupling labeled, “Hose Assy. Umbilical, NAA PN V16–601201–41, REDAR– A10521–4.” Includes its original NAA, S & ID tag, labeled “M” and “902646,” with part name, “Hose Assy,” part number, “V16–601–201–41,” contract number, “NAS 9–150,” and department, “631.” 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 spacesuit cooling were on the front torso area of the A7L suit. Oversized. Starting Bid $300

Scarce A7L wrist disconnect 6265. Apollo A7L Spacesuit-Side Glove Disconnect.

Red metal wrist disconnect produced by Air-Lock for the Apollo spacesuit, measuring 5˝ in diameter and 1˝ thick, engraved with part numbers, “Assy 9362-02, SN-1126, A7LB-109029-02.” Also crudely hand-engraved, “Class III.” In fine condition, with scattered marks and scratches. Item has been additionally verified by an ILC Dover company historian. International Latex Corporation (ILC) produced the A7L spacesuit used throughout the Apollo program and continues to develop spacesuits for NASA to this day. Starting Bid $200

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Sought-after Apollo spacesuit connector 6266. Apollo A7L Spacesuit Connector. Blue metal Apollo spacesuit connector,

approximately 1.5" diameter and 1.75” tall, produced by Air-Lock incorporated for use on the front of the spacesuit, as well as for the ‘cobra-head’ communications link. Includes both male and female ends. Locking upper portion is identified as “Assy. A9046 SN-1232,” and the light blue threaded portion as “Assy. 9125 SN-769.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $300

6267. Apollo A7L Spacesuit Boot Thermal Micrometeorite Garment. Developmental white

spacesuit Thermal Micrometeorite Garment (TMG) boot covering, measuring approximately 12.5 x 13.5, featuring an open bottom with a zipper and Velcro at the top. In fine condition, with scattered staining. Item has been additionally verified by an ILC Dover company historian. International Latex Corporation (ILC) produced the A7L spacesuit used throughout the Apollo program and continues to develop spacesuits for NASA to this day. This TMG is unlabeled and so likely made by ILC as a development model or prototype and potentially used in the ILC test lab to evaluate ways to reduce wear to the toe area since a ChromelR patch is stitched to the toe unlike any flown boot TMG. The Thermal Micrometeorite Garment is the outermost layer of the spacesuit and provides insulation, radiation shielding, and protection from micrometeorites that could otherwise puncture the suit. This silver material, also used on the EVA gloves and lunar boots, cost an astronomical $3,000 per yard in 1968. Starting Bid $200

6268. Apollo A7L Spacesuit Red Oxygen Hose Connector. Red metal

elbow connector tube produced by Air-Lock for the Apollo spacesuit, measuring 3.25 x 2.25 x 1, engraved with part numbers, “PN-4247R, SN-347.” This would be used to connect the oxygen hose for the Portable Life Support System (PLSS). In fine condition. Item has been additionally verified by an ILC Dover company historian. International Latex Corporation (ILC) produced the A7L spacesuit used throughout the Apollo program and continues to develop spacesuits for NASA to this day. Starting Bid $200

6269. Apollo A7L Spacesuit Blue Oxygen Manifold. Blue

metal oxygen manifold produced by Air-Lock to be used inside the torso of an Apollo spacesuit, measuring 4.75 x 3.25 x .75, engraved inside with part numbers, “PN2134, SN-112.” In fine condition. Item has been additionally verified by an ILC Dover company historian. International Latex Corporation (ILC) produced the A7L spacesuit used throughout the Apollo program and continues to develop spacesuits for NASA to this day. Starting Bid $200

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1966 Air-Lock spacesuit connector 6270. Apollo A7L Spacesuit Electrical Connector. Iconic blue

metal Apollo locking spacesuit connector with attached threaded electrical harness, measuring a total of 3.5 tall and 1.5 in diameter. The blue connector was produced by Air-Lock and is engraved on the edge, “Assy 9046 SN-337,” and the threaded harness is labeled, “Harness, Suit, ILC P/N A6L-101031-03, Cicoil Corp., P/N 510A100 E, Serial No. 032, Mfg Date 047, Cure Date 11-2-66.” In fine condition. Item has been additionally verified by an ILC Dover company historian. International Latex Corporation (ILC) produced the A7L spacesuit used throughout the Apollo program and continues to develop spacesuits for NASA to this day. Starting Bid $200

6272. Apollo A7L Spacesuit Arm TurnAround Hardware. Shoulder

6271. Apollo A7L Spacesuit Lower Torso PLSS Strap Attachment Bracket. Metal bracket, measuring approximately

3 x 1 x 1, used to connect the two webbings from the Portable Life Support System (PLSS) to the lower torso of the Apollo spacesuit.

In fine condition. Item has been additionally verified by an ILC Dover company historian. International Latex Corporation (ILC) produced the A7L spacesuit used throughout the Apollo program and continues to develop spacesuits for NASA to this day. Starting Bid $200

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turn-around ring for an Apollo A7L spacesuit, measuring approximately 7˝ in diameter, which was attached to the shoulder area and used to guide the chest cable from the front of the chest, over the shoulders, and to the upper back of the suit. In fine condition. Accompanied by photocopies of a diagram and internal memo regarding the design of the turn-around ring. Item has been additionally verified by an ILC Dover company historian. International Latex Corporation (ILC) produced the A7L spacesuit used throughout the Apollo program and continues to develop spacesuits for NASA to this day. This type of shoulder bracket played a significant role in making the Apollo suit much less bulky across the shoulders, which allowed the three astronauts to sit side-by-side in the Command Module. Starting Bid $200

6273. Large Steel Lunar Receiving Lab (LRL) Container. Very large Lunar Re-

ceiving Lab (LRL) bolted container with a handle on the cover, measuring an overall 14.5˝ tall and 14˝ in diameter, engraved with serial number “X12-9” on the edge of the cover and rim of the canister. In fine condition. A heavy-duty vessel such as this would have been used to store lunar samples under vacuum within the Lunar Receiving Laboratory. Still sealed in original bag. Oversized.Starting Bid $200

6274. Medium Steel Lunar Receiving Lab (LRL) Container. Stainless steel

Lunar Receiving Lab container, measuring 6˝ tall and 4˝ in diameter, engraved with serial number “252-213” on both the top handle and side of the canister. The bottom is marked, “Polar Stainless Steel, Made in U.S.A., 1J, 2-71.” In fine condition. Still sealed in original bag. This type of container was used at the Lunar Receiving Laboratory (LRL) to screen and separate various sizes of material collected from the lunar surface. Starting Bid $200

6275. Medium Aluminum Lunar Receiving Lab (LRL) Container. Heavy-duty aluminum

Lunar Receiving Lab (LRL) bolted container with a handle on the cover, measuring an overall 11˝ long and 4.5˝ in diameter, serial number 010. Sealed in its NASAMSC wrapper with affixed service tag reading, “Cleaned for Service.”

In fine condition. Still sealed in original bag. These containers were designed to isolate and protect samples collected from the lunar surface. A heavy-duty vessel such as this would have been used to store lunar samples under vacuum within the Lunar Receiving Laboratory. Starting Bid $200

6276. Apollo CM Solenoid Valve. Apollo CM

solenoid valve, approximately 5.5 x 7.75 with original coiled wiring. Accessory Products Co. information on side reads, “Solenoid Valve, Helium, Part No. 512000–0014, Serial No. 100200000059, NAA Control No. ME284–0336–0014, Contract No. NAS 9–150,” with assembly date, “4Q68,” and below, “12–18–68.” Top of valve reads, “L1366 A,” and bottom of valve indicates flow direction and additional part numbers, “1326” and “73.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

6277. Saturn Solenoid Valve. Saturn solenoid

valve, measuring approximately 3.25 x 5, with an affixed George C. Marshall Space Flight Center metal label, “2 way, 2 position solenoid valve,” Assembly No. “65B23278–53E,” Contract.

No. “NAS8–5608,” Serial No. “152,” Manufactured by “230304,” with an Accept date, “10/68.” Stamp-dated March 13, 1972. Lower label lists the valve as “Model MV130TC.” In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

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6278. Apollo CM RCS Explosive Valve and Signal Conditioner. Two items: first, an unused Command Module signal conditioner, 2 x 1.5 x 2.5, manufactured by Space Sciences, Inc. and bearing part number “ME 901-338-0100.” Date stamped November 20, 1965, with NASA, North American, and manufacturer inspection stamps, as well as contract number “NAS 9-150,” and manufacturing number “0003016.”

Bottom bears an affixed swatch of Velcro. This component may have been related to processing signals from temperature sensors. Second, an unused Apollo Command–Service Module explosive valve, 1.25 x 4 x 1.25, manufactured by Pelmec Division Quantic Ind., Inc, with part number “ME 284–0328–0001” serial number “3007,” and model number “1199B.” Reverse of valve is engraved “100122803 007.” Includes the original North American tag dated May 13, 1966, bearing matching part numbers and North American and NASA stamps, and the original plastic bag bearing a partial orange “Pressurization” label. This valve has 2 separate sockets for explosive squibs to give redundancy; igniting the squib would cause the valve to close (squibs not present). In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

6279. Apollo LM O-Rings, Seals, and Valves. Four packages of items related to the Apollo lunar module: an unopened helium valve, 5.5 x 3.25, designed by Grumman Aircraft Engineering, with matching inspection labels and a packaging date of “12–23–69”; an unopened package of ‘O’ rings, 1˝ in diameter, still in their original Vacco Industries envelope, part number “012–17387”; two unopened packages of single metal seals, .5˝ in diameter, with matching MFG Part No. “LSC269–118–6”; and an unopened package of four spring valves, each 1.5 x .25, with original KSC Quality Control master tag, stamp-dated January 15, 1970, and report number “B–60897.” In overall fine condition. The Leon Ford Collection. Starting Bid $200

6280. Apollo LM Waste Fluid Collector Assembly.

Unopened waste fluid collector assembly, 5.5 x 8.25 x 1.75, designed by the Quality Control Department at Grumman Aircraft Engineering, with design control number “LSC 340– 201–529,” contract number “NAS9–1100,” and item number “CFSJB.” In fine condition. The Leon Ford Collection. Starting Bid $200

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6281. Apollo LM Lock Spring Assembly. Lock spring assem-

bly, 4.75 x 1, designed

by Grumman Aircraft Engineering, with tags and matching manufacturing part number “LDW320–23751–1.”

In fine condition. The Leon Ford Collection.

Starting Bid $200

6282. Apollo PIP Pre-AMP Assembly. Small black electronic component with nine pins on one side, 1.5 x 1.25 x 1, stenciled with white text, “PIP Preamp Assy, 2004060-011, ACSK 24.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Important 1964 commissioning plaque for the Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Tower 2 6283. Apollo Launch Umbilical Tower 2 (LUT-2) Commissioning Plaque. Remarkable

1964 commissioning plaque, 20 x 28, removed from the Launcher—Umbilical Tower Number 2 at the Kennedy Space Center. Constructed of heavy plaster with original bolts fastened to three corners, the formidable plaque features raised text listing the various agencies involved in the tower’s construction, in part: “Launch Support Equipment Engineering Division…Procurement & Contracts Office…Architects and Engineers, Reynolds, Smith and Hills…Fabrication and Erection of Structural Steel, the Ingalls Iron Works Company…Mechanical and Electrical Installations, Paul Smith Construction Company… and The E. C. Ernst Company, Inc.” Reverse is humorously labeled in black stenciling, “Union made on paid lunch.” In fine condition, with chipping to upper border and corners, with potential for future damage due to the vulnerable material used. Fabricated by workers from the aforementioned Ingalls Iron Works of Birmingham, Alabama, this incredible original commissioning plaque was removed from Launch Umbilical Tower 2 prior to its dismantlement and reconfiguration—the tower was later re-designated as Mobile Launch Platform 2 or MLP-2.

The LUT 2 holds the distinction of launching Apollo 6, Apollo 9, lunar landing missions Apollo 12 and 14, and the subsequent launch of the Skylab Orbital Workshop. A truly impressive artifact commemorating some of NASA’s most enduring missions. Oversized. Starting Bid $300

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PROJECT APOLLO One-of-a-kind version of an enormous moonwalker limited edition 6286. Moonwalkers Signed Lithograph. Unique color limited edition 30 x 24.5 lithograph entitled ‘Moonwalkers,’ numbered 258/1000, signed in felt tip by eleven of the twelve moonwalkers, including: Buzz Aldrin, Alan Bean, Charles Conrad, Alan Shepard, Edgar Mitchell, Jim Irwin, Dave Scott, Charlie Duke, John Young, Gene Cernan, and Harrison Schmitt. Also signed by the artist, Ron Lewis, and the son of Neil Armstrong, Rick Armstrong. Attractively double-matted and framed. In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter from Rick Armstrong certifying that he signed the print at the special request of a previous owner. A very difficult-to-obtain collection of signatures on a single item, made unique by the addition of Armstrong’s son on behalf of his late father. Oversized. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $300

Phenomenal print signed by nine space pioneers, including Armstrong 6287. Naval Aviation in Space Signed Lithograph. Color limited edition lithograph of a painting entitled ‘Naval Aviation in Space,’ 20.25 x 27.25, numbered 455/1000, signed in pencil by nine astronauts, all former Naval aviators, representing all of NASA’s space programs. Signers are: Alan Shepard (first American in Space and Apollo 14 Commander/moonwalker), Neil Armstrong (Apollo 11 Commander and first moonwalker), Pete Conrad (Commander of Gemini, Apollo 12 moonwalker, and Skylab missions), Jack Lousma (Skylab astronaut), John Glenn (first American to orbit the earth), Gene Cernan (Commander of Apollo 17 and the Last man on the Moon), Jim Lovell (Commander of Apollo 8, the first flight to/around the moon), Wally Schirra (the only Mercury Astronaut to fly in the Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo programs), and Rick Hauck (Commander of the first shuttle flight after the Challenger tragedy), and also signed by the artist, R. L. Rasmussen. Double-matted and framed. In fine condition. The signatures represent the first American in space, the first American to orbit the earth, and the first and last men to walk on the moon. The nine astronauts who signed were part of a symposium held at the Naval Aviation Museum in 1989 and the print was originally issued as a fundraiser. Oversized. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $300

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One of only twenty ASF Hall of Fame tributes signed by over a dozen astronauts 6288. Astronaut Hall of Fame Multi-Signed Poster. Limited edition color 18 x 24 poster for the US Astronaut Hall of Fame entitled ‘Share the Adventure,’ signed in black felt tip by sixteen astronauts, including: Alan Shepard, John Glenn, Scott Carpenter, Wally Schirra, Gordon Cooper, John Young, Jim McDivitt, Charles Conrad, Frank Borman, Jim Lovell, Tom Stafford, Gene Cernan, Michael Collins, Richard Gordon, Buzz Aldrin, and Deke Slayton. Also signed by Betty Grissom, the widow of Gus Grissom. Rolled and in fine condition, with brushing to Borman’s signature. Accompanied by a 1993 certificate of authenticity from the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation signed by its first president, Howard Benedict, stating that this was the eighth of just twenty examples signed. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $500

Unusual lunar map signed by seven Apollo astronauts 6289. Apollo Astronauts Signed Print. Appealing color 15.75

x 12 geologic investigations map of the moon, entitled “Engineer Special Study of the Surface of the Moon, Lunar Rays,” prepared by the Department of the Interior United States Geological Survey, signed in black felt tip by Charlie Duke, Al Worden, Gene Cernan, Richard Gordon, Tom Stafford, Fred Haise, and Edgar Mitchell, with each adding their mission designation below. In fine condition. An uncommon, visually impressive lunar map signed by seven of NASA’s most storied astronauts. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

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6290. Apollo Astronaut Signed ECS 2 Schematic. Sche-

matic for the CSM-101 Suit and Cabin Pressurization systems, one page, 22 x 10.5, signed in the left margin in blue ballpoint, “Richard Gordon, Apollo XII,” “Gene Cernan, Apollo X—XVII,” “Charlie Duke, Apollo 16,” and “Tom Stafford, Apollo X.” The schematic details the flow of various systems for environmental control with a particular focus on the spacesuit. In fine condition, with staple holes to the upper left corner. A neat multi-signed format. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6291. Moonwalkers: Bean, Duke, and Mitchell Signed Diagram. Original felt

tip sketch of a lunar orbit rendezvous diagram by aerospace engineer John C. Houbolt on a white 10 x 8 card, signed in black felt tip, “We followed his plan to the moon. Charlie Duke, Apollo 16,” “Alan Bean, Apollo 12,” and “Edgar Mitchell, Apollo 14.” In fine condition. A decidedly unusual format signed by three moonwalkers. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

Limited edition suite of McCall’s ‘The Apollo Story’

6292. Robert McCall Set of Five Limited Edition Lithographs. Amazing suite of five original limited edition lithographs entitled

‘The Apollo Story,’ 22.5 x 30 and 30 x 22.5, created by Robert T. McCall at the Tamarind Institute in Albuquerque, New Mexico, between the months of March and July, 1973. Lithograph titles include: ‘First on the Moon,’ ‘Lunar Landing,’ ‘Splashdown,’ ‘Rendezvous,’ and ‘Launch.’

Each lithograph is numbered and signed in artist’s pencil by the artist, “183/190, McCall.” Housed in its original McCall Lithographs folder. In overall fine condition. Oversized. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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Rare 1874 Jules Verne edition signed by eleven Apollo astronauts

6293. Moonwalkers Signed From the Earth to the Moon Book. Signed book: From the Earth to the Moon. First American hardcover

edition. NY: Scribner, Armstrong & Company, 1974. Brown cloth hardcover, 6 x 8, 323 pages and 80 full-page illustrations. Stunningly signed on the free end pages in crisp and bold black felt tip by eleven Apollo astronauts, including six moonwalkers—one from each mission that landed on the lunar surface—and three mission commanders: Walt Cunningham (Apollo 7 LMP), Dave Scott (Apollo 15 CDR), Buzz Aldrin (Apollo 11 LMP), Alan Bean (Apollo 12 LMP), James McDivitt (Apollo 9 CDR), Edgar Mitchell (Apollo 14 LMP), Al Worden (Apollo 15 CMP), Richard Gordon (Apollo 12 CMP), Fred Haise (Apollo 13 LMP), Charlie Duke (Apollo 16 LMP), and Gene Cernan (Apollo 17 CDR). Autographic condition: very good to fine. Book condition: G+/None, with new pastedowns and archival tape along hinge at title page. Interestingly, there were several similarities between Verne’s novel and the eventuality of the Apollo program, including: the US being the first to launch a manned spacecraft to circumnavigate the moon; the rejection of Brownsville, Texas as a launch site, and the subsequent choosing of Florida; Apollo 8 being launched in the month of December and splash down and recovery in the Pacific; and the crews being made up of three members. A seldom—if ever—seen format connecting science fiction dreams to space age realities. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $300

Mint six-volume set of The Astronaut’s Library 6294. The Astronaut’s Library Six-Volume Book Set. Signed books: a six-volume

set of The Astronaut’s Library. Each a limited collector’s edition, numbered 2427/3000. Norwalk, CT: Easton Press. Leather-bound hardcovers, 6.25 x 9.25. Each book signed on the colophon in blue ink by one or more astronauts. Titles include: Men from Earth (Buzz Aldrin), Lost Moon (James Lovell), Countdown (Frank Borman), Schirra’s Space (Wally Schirra), Moon Shot (Alan Shepard), and We Seven (Scott Carpenter, Gordon Cooper, and John Glenn).

In overall very fine condition. Chronicling the pathways of the Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo programs, this phenomenal collection of books is signed by eight of NASA’s most storied astronauts. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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Sought-after multi-signed full set of The Apollo Spacecraft chronology 6295. Astronaut Multi-Signed Apollo Chronology Four-Volume Set. Complete four-

volume softcover set of The Apollo Spacecraft: A Chronology, dated from 1969 to 1978, each 8 x 10.25, signed on the title page of Volume 1 in blue and black felt tip, “Walt Cunningham, Apollo 7,” “Al Worden, Apollo 15,” “Richard Gordon, Apollo 12,” “Edgar Mitchell, Apollo 14,” and “Alan Bean, Apollo 12,” and on the title page of Volume 2 in black felt tip, “Jerry Carr, CDR, SL–4,” “Paul Weitz, SL–2,” “Owen Garriott, Skylab–3,” and “Bill Pogue, Plt. SL–4.” Also signed on the front cover of Volume 1 in black felt tip, “Tom Stafford.” In overall fine condition. Desirable even without the signatures, this exceptional full four-volume set is further enhanced by the presence of ten Apollo and Skylab astronauts. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

Exceedingly early Saturn I countdown manual signed by Schirra, Debus, and von Braun 6296. Saturn I Signed Countdown Manual: Schirra, von Braun, and DeBus. Spiral-bound Saturn I Countdown

revision A manual, 80 pages, 8.75 x 11, dated January 16, 1964, signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint by Wernher von Braun, in black ballpoint by Kurt H. Dubus, and in pencil

by Wally Schirra. First page consists of a “Launch Operations Test,” dated December 6, 1963, with test number “7–LLVI–100” for the SA–5 rocket, the first launch of the Block II Saturn I rocket. The manual consists of ten sections: Countdown Bar Graph, TV Camera Locations, Umbilical Tower TV Camera Locations, Station Code Identification, Complex 37 Communications, Manual Power Plant Cutoff, Automatic Malfunction Cutoffs, AC Power Failure, and Launch Countdowns Parts 1 and 2. The introduction page, in part: “This Countdown Manual is the official schedule to be utilized by the operational personnel directly involved in the launch preparation of Saturn Space Vehicle SA–5.” Ownership pencil notation to upper right corner of front cover. In very good to fine condition, with some light foxing to cover. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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6297. Mission Control Signed Book. Signed book: Go, Flight!.

First edition. Lincoln, NE: University of Nebraska, 2015. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.25 x 9.25, 341 pages.

Signed on the half-title page in black ink and ballpoint by 20 members of NASA’s mission control, including: Jerry Bostick, Gary Scott, Lee Briscoe, Bill Moon, Arnie Aldrich, and Milton Windler. In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

Uncommon Sieger stamp collection 6298. Sieger Apollo and Mercury Astronaut Signed Stamp Set. Near-complete

set of nineteen Sieger stamps representing the Mercury and Apollo missions, each signed by one of the mission’s astronauts, including: Scott Carpenter, John Glenn, Wally Schirra, Gordon Cooper, Rusty Schweickart, Alan Bean, Frank Borman, Charles Conrad, Dave Scott (signed twice), James Lovell, Jack Swigert, Donn Eisele, Ed Mitchell, Gene Cernan, Stu Roosa, Walt Cunningham, James McDivitt, Tom Stafford, and Richard Gordon. In fine condition. With only the Armstrong needed to complete the set, this is a desirable compilation of these famous philatelic pieces. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $300

Pristine collection featuring a moonwalker from each mission

6299. Collection of Sixteen Apollo Astronaut Signed Photographs. Superb collection of sixteen

photos of Apollo astronauts, 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, each signed in felt tip or ink by the subject, including: Buzz Aldrin, Alan Bean, Edgar Mitchell (2), Dave Scott, Charlie Duke (2), Gene Cernan, Tom Stafford, Al Worden (2), Fred Haise (2), Richard Gordon, Rusty Schweickart, and Walt Cunningham. In overall very fine condition. Accompanied by letters of authenticity from the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

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6300. Mission Control Personnel Signed Photograph. Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo

of the mission control insignia designed by artist Robert McCall, signed in black felt tip by eight members of mission control personnel, including: Glynn S. Lunney, Sy Liebergot, Gene Kranz, Gerry Griffin, Rusty Hodge, Chris Kraft, Jerry Bostick, and Milt Windler. In very fine condition.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6301. Collection of Nine Apollo Astronaut Signed Photographs. Collection of nine photos of Apollo personnel, mostly

8 x 10 and 10 x 8 (plus one 8 x 11), each signed in felt tip or ink by the subject or an astronaut associated with the mission, including: Edgar Mitchell (2), Dave Scott, Alan Bean, Wally Schirra, Al Worden, Guenter Wendt, Gene Cernan, and Rusty Schweickart. In overall fine condition, with a crease to one corner tip of the Schweickart photo.

Accompanied by certificates of authenticity from Novaspace for three photos. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6302. Moonwalkers Collection of Eleven Signed Items. Desirable collection of 11 items, each signed by a moonwalker, including: Charles Conrad (check); Alan Shepard (signature); Edgar Mitchell (commemorative cover); Dave Scott (FDC); Jim Irwin (inscribed book page); Gene Cernan (commemorative cover); John Young (pencil signature); Charlie Duke (launch day cover); Harrison Schmitt (commemorative cover); Alan Bean (recovery cover); and Buzz Aldrin (book page). In overall fine condition, with expected bank stamps to Conrad check, haloing to the Schmitt signature, and a rough left edge to the Irwin book page. An exceptional set of moonwalkers only missing the presence of Armstrong. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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6304. Irwin and Cernan Pair of Oversized Signed Photographs.

Two oversized photos: a color glossy 16 x 20 cardstock photo of Irwin saluting the American flag on the lunar surface, signed and inscribed in silver ink, “To Al, My very best wishes, from Hadley Base, Moon, Jim Irwin,” with an embroidered Apollo 15 mission patch set into a clipped portion of the lower right corner; and a color glossy 20 x 16 cardstock photo of the famous ‘Earthrise’ above the undulating lunar surface, signed and inscribed in silver ink, “To Al—A memory as unforgettable as the good times which got us here! You were part of it all, My best, Gene [Cernan], Apollo XVII, Dec. 72.” Both photographs were printed under NASA copyright permission by the Japanese photography studio Impact in 1980, with the Irwin photo designated as print number “1300” and the Cernan photo as “1304.” In overall fine condition. Accompanied by a color semi-glossy 10.25 x 13.5 photo of the STS–1 launch, affixed to its original mount, with John Young and Bob Crippen autopen signatures in the lower border. Al Bishop was an aerospace public relations specialist at NASA whose specially designed cachet of ‘Bishop’ insurance covers, printed specifically for the crew, their families and friends, have become prized collectables amongst the space and philatelic communities. From the collection of aerospace specialist Ken Havekotte. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6306. Apollo Contractor’s Model. North American Aviation three-piece contractor’s model of the Apollo spacecraft, measuring 20˝ tall and set upon a 7˝ diameter base, manufactured by the Walter J. Hyatt Co. Moderate uniform toning to decals, otherwise fine condition. The Leon Ford Collection. Starting Bid $200

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“Please wear with pride the astronaut’s silver Snoopy award for professional excellence” 6307. Astronauts Silver Snoopy Award. Desirable sterling ‘Silver Snoopy’ pin awarded to NASA employee Howard P. Lloyd, measuring approximately .5˝ tall and marked on the reverse with “United Features Syndicate,” “STERLING,” and a lowercase “r.” Retains its original clutch back. In fine condition. Accompanied by a typed letter bearing an autopen signature of Walt Cunningham, one page, dated January 28, 1970, in part: “You are to be especially commended for your management and production of the Saturn V Flight Manuals, which proved to be a most valuable document both to astronauts and engineers alike. As a token of my appreciation please accept and wear with pride the astronaut’s silver Snoopy award for professional excellence.” Starting Bid $200

6308. Apollo Landing Sites Map. Detailed 1/10,000,000 scale Apollo Landing Sites map, 15 x 17.5, listing “Ocean of Storms” and “Sea of Tranquility” as the landing spots for Apollo missions 11 and 12, as well as the proposed landing sites for Apollo missions 13, 14, and 15 at “Fra Mauro” and “Hadley Rille.” Prepared by the Mapping Sciences Laboratory and Science & Applications Directorate at the Manned Spacecraft Center in September of 1970, with text in the lower right corner, “LEM–1 A, Lunar Earthside Hemisphere, 3rd Edition July 1967, NASA–MSC.” In fine condition. The Leslie Cantwell Collection. Starting Bid $200

6309. Apollo LM Kapton Foil. Three large pieces of Kapton foil removed from an Apollo-era lunar module. The first, 9 x 7.5, consists of two silver-colored layered sheets with areas of affixed tape; the second, 9 x 9.5, consists of a gold top sheet and three silver bottom layers, affixed with tape along an edge; and the third, 10 x 7, features a silver top layer and an off-white fabric bottom layer with a seam adjoining both. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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6310. Lunar and Mars Collection of Five Charts. Collection of five original charts, various sizes, all pertaining to the lunar or Martian landscape. Charts are titled: “The AristarchusHerodotus Region,” two copies of “Map of the Moon” (1958 edition), “Lunar Chart Index,” and “Mars Chart” (First Edition 1970). Rolled and in fine condition. Starting Bid $200

6311. Apollo CBS Book. Uncommon

book: 10:56:20 PM, Edt 7/20/69. First edition.

NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 1970.

Hardcover with dust jacket, 10.25 x 11, 169 pages. In fine condition.

This wonderful limited edition media book was exclusively presented to VIPs, including affiliate executives and advertisers with CBS during the broadcast of the Apollo 11 mission. It provides an excellent overview of the historic conquest of the moon as reported to the American people by CBS News over the CBS Television Network. The images are all television screens and the text is all on-air dialog from Walter Cronkite, Roger Mudd, Mike Wallace, Dan Rather, special correspondent Wally Schirra, and many others. Starting Bid $200

6313.

Apollo Expeditions to the Moon Book. Apollo:

Expeditions to the Moon.

First edition. Washington DC: NASA, 1975. Hardcover, 9 x 12, 313 pages.

In fine condition, with slight dings to corners.

Starting Bid $200

6314. Sy Liebergot’s Set of Apollo 7, 9, and 10 Badges.

6312. The Apollo Spacecraft Chronology Four-Volume Set. Complete set of The Apollo Spacecraft: A Chronology, Volumes 1–4. Washington, DC: NASA, 1969–78. Softcovers, 7.75 x 10.25. In overall fine condition, with an ownership label affixed to front cover of first volume. Starting Bid $200

NASA flight controller during the Apollo era (born 1936). Collection of three of Liebergot’s NASA Manned Spacecraft Center access badges, issued to “Seymour A. Liebergot,” 2.5 x 3.75, each signed on the front in black felt tip, “Sy Liebergot, Apollo EECOM.” In overall very good to fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

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Extensively annotated in-flight log book featuring entries from the entire crew 6317. Donn Eisele’s Apollo 7 Flown Crew Log Book.

Extraordinary crew log book extensively used throughout the Apollo 7 flight, 32 pages (16 double-sided sheets) plus cardstock covers, 5 x 8, signed and flight-certified on the rear cover in black ink, “Flown on Apollo 7—Walt Cunningham, Apollo 7.” The log book is extensively filled out with in-flight notes, remarks, and observations by all three astronauts on 23 of the 32 pages. Their entries are logged using the Ground Elapsed Time, and cover a wide range of content, including scientific observations, practical recommendations about the spacecraft and flight procedures, objective health observations, and humorous remarks.

The very first handwritten page consists of their “B.M. Log,” where Cunningham has recorded the times of each crew members’ bowel movements. The last entry, however, is made by the boastful Eisele, who adds a censored joke, “CMP is #1 on the __ list—(Wally is a poor

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t(h)ird).” In other health matters, later in the log is a record of medication taken by the crew in the hand of Schirra, who had developed a severe head cold and frequently took aspirin.

The two opening pages feature Cunningham’s extensive instructions for future astronauts, headed “Using waste mgm’t bags on board Apollo spacecraft,” which he later published in his book The All-American Boys, in part: “I suggest dropping your drawers and getting comfortable.”

At 178:00, Eisele writes: “CMP donned fresh underwear (oh, how sweet it is!). Unrestrained weightlessness is a unique experience. It’s fun, it’s easy, it’s exciting. We all adapted to it quickly, and found that moving about and controlling one’s body is incredibly easy—there is no special training required for IVA…Orientation is no problem. There is no up or down, and you could care less.”

An hour later, Eisele observes, “This spacecraft is beautifully suited for taking photos of the earth. The earth is in view nearly all the time in one window or another…I think we really screwed up by scimping [sic] on the camera film. We have only a few frames left and have to ration them carefully. If we can lug along a 7 pound TV camera we sure as hell ought to be able to carry a few extra film packs.”

The entries also reveal a growing dissatisfaction with Mission Control and some of the mission planning. At 145:00, Eisele writes, “I think the CMC is most presumptuous in assuming its own state vector is perfect and landmarks are poorly mapped.” Cunningham then suggests some modifications to the spacecraft, “Delete both window #4 mirrors, no use and weight saving. Also, it is embarrassing thinking of all the things that could have been carried instead of the Brooklyn Bridge in the LEB.” At 241:18, Schirra notes, “Crew discipline—In role of starting a task then to completion difficult—GRND distracts and crew themselves tend to—from menial to critical.” He also writes, “4 to 5 lbs of fuel for the last day photos yet—40 to 50 lbs for stupidity.”

There are a few notes mentioning eating, including a humorous one from Cunningham at 235:08 as the mission nears its end, “Happiness is finding some bacon squares on day 10.” The astronauts also

describe unusual noises and anomalies throughout the mission, log photography, track impromptu repairs or repurposing of materials, and discuss comfort and exercise.

Includes a color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Cunningham writing in the log book, signed in the lower border in blue felt tip, “Note to log: ‘Waste management—allow yourself at least 45 minutes.’ Walt Cunningham, Apollo 7.” In very good condition, with staining and foxing to cover and some inside pages (but interior mostly clean) and expected rusting to binder rings from age. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Eisele’s son, Andrew Eisele, and an additional letter of authenticity signed by Cunningham.

The Apollo 7 mission was the first manned Apollo flight and first true test of the redesigned Command and Service Modules after the Apollo 1 fire. The outcome would determine the future of objectives of the American space program, and its success allowed Apollo 8’s flight to the moon to proceed just two months later. The in-flight notes offered here are of enormous historical significance, providing the ultimate insight into the experiences of the Apollo 7 crewmen as they circled Earth for eleven days. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $2500

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Large training map signed by the pilot and commander

6318. Wally Schirra and Walter Cunningham Training-Used and Signed Earth Orbit Map. Unusual training-used double-sided map of Earth with a translucent orbital

overlay, 19.75 x 9, signed on the map in black felt tip, “Walt Cunningham, LMP Apollo 7,” and on the overlay, “Wally Schirra, Apollo 7 Cdr.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from the widow of Donn Eisele certifying that this map was used during Apollo 7 planning, as well as subsequent photos of Schirra and Cunningham with the map at the time of signing. An appealing oversized piece highlighted by excellent provenance.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

Outer space nutrition from the Apollo 7 LMP

6320. Apollo 7 Flown Heat Shield. Flown heat shield frag-

ment removed from the Apollo 7 command module and which spent nearly 11 days in the vacuum of space. The triangular fragment measures approximately 1.75 x .75 x .5 and is encased in a rectangular piece of Lucite with an embedded mission plaque listing various mission details. In fine condition. Consignor notes that the item originates from Chuck Graham, the executive director of public relations for North American Aviation. Starting Bid $200

6321. Apollo 7 Flight Plan.

6319. Walt Cunningham’s Collection of Apollo Space Food.

Set of four aluminum packets of Apollo-era space food, with cuisine including: textured chicken and gravy, labeled “L–7, B–1, B158”; sugar frosted flakes, labeled “3 oz. water, 2—5 minutes,” and stamp–dated June 14, 1968; tea, labeled “5 oz. water, 2—5 minutes”; and pea soup, labeled “5 oz. hot water, 5—15 minutes,” stamped “6132, WSD/13,” with a serial number on the reverse, “FU, 355.” Also includes a single round germicide tablet. In overall fine condition. Accompanied by a signed certificate of authenticity from Walt Cunningham indicating that the food originates from his personal collection. Starting Bid $200

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Unbound 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.” In fine condition. Mary Bubb was a longtime space program journalist who worked for Fairchild Publications. Starting Bid $200

6322. Donn Eisele Signed Photograph. Official color 8

x 10 NASA lithograph of Eisele wearing a suit and tie, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. Precertified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6 3 2 5 . Wa l t Cunningham Signed Photograph. Ap-

pealing official color glossy 8 x 10 red-numbered NASA photo of the Apollo 7 prime crew posing in their training suits, signed in black felt tip, “Walt Cunningham, Apollo 7.”

Reverse bears purple NASA caption text and “A Kodak Paper” watermarks. In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6323. Walt Cunningham Signed Print. Limited edition 19 x 13

print of a sketch by artist Paul Calle, showing Apollo 7 lunar module pilot Cunningham suited up and lying down for observation, numbered 14/250, signed in black felt tip, “Walt Cunningham Apollo 7.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6324. Walt Cunningham Oversized Signed Photograph.

Vibrant color glossy 11 x 13.75 photo of a Saturn rocket blasting off from Cape Canaveral, signed in black felt tip, “Apollo 7 Launch—Walt Cunningham, Apollo 7.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6326. Walt Cunningham Collection of Five Items. Five items: a Space Shots playing card, showing the third stage of a Saturn rocket, signed in black ballpoint, “Walt Cunningham”; a personal check, filled out in another hand and signed by Cunningham, “R. W. Cunningham,” dated June 13, 1993, endorsed on the reverse by Cunningham, “For deposit only, 400–1025246, R. W. Cunningham”; a commemorative cover honoring the crew of Apollo 1, touchingly signed in black felt tip, “In memory of the Apollo 1 crew, Walt Cunningham, Backup for Roger Chafee, Prime for Apollo 7”; an official color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of Cunningham, signed in silver ink, “R. Walter Cunningham, NASA astronaut”; and a color 8.5 x 10.75 cardstock photo of the launch of Apollo 7, signed in blue felt tip, “Walt Cunningham, Apollo 7.” In overall fine condition, with a tear to left edge of the launch photo. From the collection of aerospace specialist Ken Havekotte. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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APOLLO 8 Flown A8 Robbins from the fourth man on the moon 6328. Alan Bean’s Apollo 8 Flown Robbins Medal. Flown sterling silver Apollo 8 Robbins medal

with a raised design of the mission insignia on the face, approximately 1.5 x 1.25, engraved with the mission dates on the reverse, “Dec. 21–27, 1968.”

The medal is serial numbered “298” and includes its original matching case. Condition is mint state.

Accompanied by a lengthy handwritten and flightcertified letter of provenance from Bean, in part: “I hereby certify that this Apollo 8 silver Robbins medal, serial number 298 was flown on the first ever flight to the moon in December of 1968. This medal remained in the command module during their 10 orbits of the moon and their return to planet Earth...It has been in my personal collection since that time.”Starting Bid $300

Launch vehicle manual gifted to its creator by the crew of Apollo 8 6329. Apollo 8 Signed Flight Manual. Desirable

Saturn V revised flight manual SA 503, approximately 230 pages, 8.25 x 10.75, dated November 1, 1968. Signed and inscribed on the front cover in black felt tip by the crew of Apollo 8: “To Howard Lloyd, with appreciate for a final manual, Frank Borman &,” “James Lovell,” and “Bill Anders.” Replacing the April 1st publication of “MSFC–MAN–503,” this manual consists of ten sections: General Description, Performance, Emergency Detection and Procedures, S–1C Stage, S–II Stage, S–IVB Stage, Instrument Unit, Ground Support Interface, Mission Control Monitoring, and Mission Variables and Constraints. The foreword, in part: “This manual was prepared to provide the astronaut with a single source reference as to the characteristics and functions of the SA–503 launch vehicle and the AS–503 manned flight mission.” In fine condition.

Accompanied by an identical unsigned copy of the manual, and issue Vol. 9 of the Marshall Star newsletter, dated March 5, 1969, showing an image of engineer Howard Lloyd accepting a signed copy of the Saturn V 503 vehicle manual from deputy Saturn program manager Ray Godfrey.

Lloyd worked in the System Engineering Management Office, and helped compile flight manuals for the Apollo 7 and 8 missions. Likely the very copy seen in the newsletter, this is an exceptional signed manual gifted by mission astronauts to one of the men responsible for collating two of the earliest Apollo program reference books. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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6330. Frank Borman Signed Earth Orbit Chart.

Appealing color Apollo Earth Orbit (AEO) chart for Apollo mission 8, 41.5 x 13.5, signed in the vicinity where Apollo 8’s departure orbit track ended in black felt tip, “Frank Borman, Apollo 8 Commander.” Dated November 26, 1968, this first edition chart is labeled in the lower left corner, “Sheet 3 of 3, contains revolution 3, for December 1968 launch dates,” and depicts various tracking lines for the Apollo spacecraft, USB command capability, and translunar injection burn initiation and termination. Rolled and in fine condition. This piece presents an exceedingly interesting signing location denoting where humans left Earth orbit for the first time in history; Apollo 8 orbited three times after launch, then fired the rockets that sent them to the moon. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

6331. James Lovell and Frank Borman Oversized Signed Photograph. Pow-

erful glossy 12 x 18 photo of the Apollo 8 Saturn V prior to launch, signed in silver ink, “Man’s first voyage to the moon, December 21–27, 1968, Frank Borman, Apollo 8 CDR” and “James Lovell, Apollo 8 CMP.” In fine condition, with a few edge creases and surface marks.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6332. James Lovell and Frank Borman Oversized Signed Photograph. Won-

drous color glossy 20 x 16 photo of the ‘earthrise’ taken from a window of the Apollo command module, signed in gold ink, “Earthrise from Apollo 8—December 24, 1968, Frank Borman, Apollo 8 CDR, December 21–27, 1968” and “James Lovell, Apollo 8 CMP.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6333. Frank B o r m a n Signed Photograph. Satin-

6335. Apollo 8 Pair of Signed Photographs: Lovell and Borman. Two gorgeous signed photos: a color satin-finish 8 x 10

photo of the Saturn rocket at dusk, signed in silver ink, “James Lovell, Apollo 8”; and a color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of the famous ‘Earthrise,’ signed in silver ink, “Frank Borman, Apollo 8 CMDR.” In overall fine condition. Accompanied by certificates of authenticity from Novaspace for both. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

finish 10 x 8 photo of Borman getting prepped prior to the Apollo program’s inaugural moon-orbiting flight, signed in blue felt tip, “Frank Borman, Apollo 8 CDR.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6334. Frank Borman Signed Photograph.

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of the famous ‘Earthrise’ image, signed in black felt tip, “‘In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth,’ Col. Frank Borman, Apollo 8 Commander.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6336. Apollo 8 Original Red Numbered Photographs.

Choice set of four vintage official glossy 10 x 8 red-numbered NASA photos from Apollo 8, including the magnificent ‘Earthrise,’ the first image taken by humans of the whole Earth, the moon, and a closeup of the lunar surface. All bear “A Kodak Paper” watermarks on the reverse. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

6337. Apollo 8 Status Report. Carbon copy status report, one page, 8.5 x 6.75, December 23, 1968. A report on the status of the Apollo 8 mission as it neared orbital insertion.

In part: “Astronauts Frank Borman, James Lovell and William Anders later today will pass into the lunar gravitational field speeding toward their historic Christmas eve rendezvous with the moon.” In fine condition. The Leslie Cantwell Collection. Starting Bid $200

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APOLLO 9 Flown Robbins from Apollo 9 CMP Dave Scott 6339. Dave Scott’s Apollo 9 Flown Robbins Medal. Flown sterling silver

Apollo 9 Robbins medal with a raised design of the mission insignia on the face, approximately 1˝ in diameter, engraved with the mission dates on the reverse, “March 3–13, 1969,” encircled by the names of the astronauts in raised text. The medal is serial numbered “100” and includes its original matching case, with the foam material inside disintegrating. Condition is mint state. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Dave Scott stating, in part: “I hereby certify that the Apollo 9 silver medallion numbered ‘100’ included with this letter is from my personal collection and was flown aboard Apollo 9, March 3-13, 1969…After the mission, the Astronaut Office distributed the medallions accordingly. I specifically requested the Apollo 9 number ‘100’ included with this letter.” Starting Bid $200

6340. Apollo 9 Signed and Training-Used Star Chart.

Circular star chart used in training for the Apollo 9 mission, measuring 9.25˝ in diameter, signed on the reverse in black felt tip, “Dave Scott, Apollo 9 CMP,” “Jim McDivitt, Apollo 9 CDR,” and “Rusty Schweickart, Apollo 9 LMP.” The chart bears a number of ink notations presumably made during training.

In very good condition, with a few creases and pinholes; writing remains bold and unaffected. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6341. Jim McDivitt’s Apollo 9 Flown Crew Patch.

Flown embroidered Apollo 9 mission patch, 3.5˝ in diameter, signed and flight-certified on the reverse in green felt tip, “Jim McDivitt, Flown on Apollo 9.” In fine condition.

Accompanied by a signed certificate of authenticity from McDivitt, in full: “I certify that this crew patch was flown onboard Apollo 9 on her flight from March 3–13, 1969. It is from my personal collection.” Also accompanied by a photo of McDivitt holding this Apollo 9 mission patch. Precertified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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6344. Rusty Schweickart Oversized Signed Photograph. Color

glossy 14 x 10.75 photo of a lunar module floating in space, signed in black felt tip, “First manned lunar module flight, Rusty Schweickart, Apollo 9 LMP.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6342. Jim McDivitt’s Apollo 9 ‘Raw Oyster’ Gag Gift. A framed ‘gag gift’ presentation from McDivitt’s personal collection, displaying an oyster shell mounted in a shadowbox above a printed quote, reading: “Apollo 9, March 3–13, 1995 [sic], The Lunar Module On Its Own. Five hard days of doing what had never been done before. ‘The cool courage of McDivitt and Schweickart as they went over the horizon in the unlandable LM was described as the bravest act since man first ate a raw oyster.’” In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from the Novaspace ‘Jim McDivitt Garage Sale.’ Starting Bid $250

6343. Jim M c D i v i t t Signed Photograph. Official

color glossy 8 x 10 red-numbered NASA photo of McDivitt in a suit and tie, signed in black felt tip, “Jim McDivitt, Apollo 9.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

6345. Jim McDivitt and Rusty Schweickart Set of Three Signed Photographs. Three photos: an official color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of McDivitt posing in his white spacesuit, signed in blue ballpoint, “James A. McDivitt”; a color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Schweickart performing an EVA, signed in silver ink, “Rusty Schweickart, Apollo 7”; and a color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Schweickart posing in his white spacesuit, signed in black ink, “Rusty Schweickart, Apollo 9, LMP.” In overall fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6346. Rusty Schweickart Signed Beta Çloth. A 9 x 9

swatch of Beta cloth bearing a 3˝ diameter Apollo 9 mission insignia in the center, signed in black felt tip by Schweickart. In fine condition, with trivial toning to edges.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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APOLLO 10 From CMP Young’s personal collection 6348. John Young’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 “83.” Condition is mint state, with some expected light surface wear to reverse. Accompanied by a 2011 letter of authenticity from Apollo 10 CMP John Young, which reads: “I hereby certify that Apollo 10 silver Robbins Medal, serial number 83, was flown to the moon with me aboard the mission May 18-26, 1969 and has been a part of my personal collection since the mission.” Starting Bid $300

Lunar flown and full crew-signed Apollo 10 Beta cloth 6349. Apollo 10 Flown and Crew Signed Beta Cloth Patch. Flown 9 x 9

swatch of Beta cloth bearing a 3 x 3.25 Apollo 10 mission emblem in the center, signed and flight-certified across the top in blue ballpoint, “This Apollo X Beta cloth crew patch was flown on board Command Module ‘Charlie Brown’ into lunar orbit. June 1969, Tom Stafford, Cdr., Apollo X,” and signed around the emblem in black ink, “Tom Stafford,” “John Young,” and “Gene Cernan.” In fine condition. Neatly signed by all three mission crew members, this is an impressive lunar flown artifact from the important ‘dress rehearsal’ for the Apollo 11 moon landing. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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Critical flown Rendezvous Radar cue card, used to gauge distance between the LM and CM in lunar orbit

6350. Gene Cernan’s Apollo 10 Flown Radar Cue Card. Flown Lunar Module rendezvous radar cue card carried on the Apollo 10 mission, 3.25 x 1.75, signed on the reverse in felt tip, “A-10, Gene Cernan.” The card provides a table for converting distance to volts that could be used to determine the distance between the Lunar Module and Command Service Module during rendezvous. In fine condition. Accompanied by a signed letter of authenticity from Cernan, in part: “The accompanying Apollo 10 LM (Lunar Module) Rendezvous Radar Cue Card was flown into low lunar orbit in May 1969 aboard the lunar module ‘Snoopy’ on the second manned mission to the moon…The Rendezvous Radar cue card was a conversion table that gave us the ability to convert distance to volts that could be read from the Abort Guidance Computer and allowed us to gauge our distance from the command/service module during rendezvous and docking maneuvers in lunar orbit…This LM cue card has remained a treasured part of my personal space collection for more than thirty-five years, ever since NASA presented it back to me in 1969…This complete Lunar Module Rendezvous Radar Cue Card remains both a historic tool from one of the manned lunar voyages, a rare example of an astronaut flight-certified artifact returned from the Moon.” Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

Eisele’s training materials as A10 backup CMP 6351. Apollo 10 Training-Used Systems LM Activation Checklist. Ring-bound check-

list used in Apollo 10 training, entitled “LM Systems Activation Checklist (2 ea), SKB32100079-360, Training Copy, Final May 5, 1969,” approximately 74 pages, 6 x 8 signed inside the front cover in black ink, “Tom Stafford, Apollo X, Cdr.” The checklist details the steps for various checks and system activation procedures, with tabs such as “Drogue and Probe Act-35,” “Ldg Gear Deploy,” “APS Burn to Depletion,” “Config S-Band,” and “LM-Closeout.” Several pages inside are annotated, with notes including: “Hi Gain: Pitch—90, Yaw—0,” “Slew Antenna Left to Mode I Region,” and various numbers. In very good condition, with some scattered staining and rust marks to covers from binder rings (which appear to have been replaced). Also includes a manual entitled “Final Apollo 10 Flight Plan, AS-505/CSM106/LM-4 April 17, 1969,” labeled “Eisele” in the upper right corner. Both were obtained directly from Eisele’s son. Eisele was the backup Command Module Pilot for Apollo 10. An exceptional offering of seldom available extensively used training material. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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6353. Apollo 10 Oversized Signed Photograph. Vivid official color textured matte-finish 6352. Gene Cernan Signed Snoopy Doll. Snoopy astronaut doll, approximately 9.5˝ tall, produced by Determined Productions, signed on the back of Snoopy’s helmet in blue felt tip, “‘Snoopy’ LM-4, Gene Cernan, Apollo X—LMP.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original box. Precertified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

11 x 14 NASA photo of the Apollo 10 prime crew posing outside in their white spacesuits, signed in black felt tip by Gene Cernan, John Young, and Tom Stafford. In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6354. Apollo 10 Lunar Orbit Still Photographic Film Negatives. Incredible

limited edition presentation of two original NASA 70mm transparencies of black-andwhite film exposed during Apollo 10’s lunar orbital photography operations, unflown but produced from the original film by NASA’s photographic services shortly after the mission in 1969. Mounted inside an 8.5 x 11 certificate, numbered 23/32, signed at the bottom in blue felt tip by Commander Tom Stafford. The sheet provides a description of the mission and explanation of the photography, noting that the astronauts took 1,436 frames of still photographs during the mission using nine rolls of film. One transparency is labeled “Magazine T, Frame # 33-4959,” and shows an oblique view of the craters found within the Sea of Tranquility, with the the pitch-black horizon seen in the background. The other, labeled “Magazine R, Frame # 31-4642,” shows an overhead view of the cratered lunar surface. In fine condition. An exceptional piece featuring two original NASA transparencies of the lunar surface as seen from the second Apollo mission to orbit the moon. From the collection of aerospace specialist Ken Havekotte. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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6355. Gene Cernan and Tom Stafford Signed Apollo 10 Manual. Staple-bound

Apollo 10 flight plan manual, entitled “Preliminary Apollo 10 Flight Plan, AS-505/CSM-106/ LM–4,” 233 pages, 8 x 10.5, March 12, 1969, signed on the front cover in black ballpoint, “Gene Cernan, Apollo X—LMP” and “Tom Stafford, Apollo X Cdr.” Vertical pencil notations along right edge of front cover. The manual consists of five sections: general, maneuver update forms, detailed timeline, detailed test objectives, and consumables analysis. In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6356. Apollo 10 Flight Plan. Staple-bound Apollo

10 flight plan manual entitled “Preliminary Apollo 10 Flight Plan, AS-505/CSM-106/LM-4,” 235 pages, 8 x 10.5, March 12, 1969. The manual is comprised of five sections: general summaries and descriptions, maneuver update forms, detailed timeline, detailed test objectives, and consumables analysis. In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

6358. Tom Stafford Pair of Signed Photographs. Pair of of-

ficial color 8 x 10 red– numbered NASA photos of Stafford posing in his white spacesuits for his Gemini and Apollo missions, individually signed in black felt tip, “Tom Stafford, GT–6, GT–9,” and in blue felt tip, “Apollo X Cdr.” In overall fine condition. From the collection of aerospace specialist Ken Havekotte. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6359. Tom Stafford Signed Souvenir Typescript. Souve-

nir typescript, signed “Thomas P. Stafford,” one page, 8.5 x 11, bearing a Kennedy Space Center first day cancellation of August 2, 1971. An excerpt from Life Magazine. In part: “It’s difficult to convey just what a lightweight structure the lunar module really is.

Because it’s built only for lunar work, it’s just a thin shell, and every little rocket thrust or engine action shakes it up real good and makes a terrific noise. I have flown more than 100 different aircraft, and Snoopy is the noisiest one!” In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6357. Apollo 10: Gordon Cooper’s Signed Original Files.

Collection of six files derived from the personal collection of Apollo 10 backup commander Gordon Cooper, dated between 1967 and 1968.

The files include: three 22 x 17 gridded sheets tracking five months worth of “Items Not Listed in Official Training Time,” each signed in blue ballpoint, “Time allocation written by Gordon Cooper”; a copy of an internal memo directed “to each astro and Slayton,” signed in blue ballpoint, “From my files—Gordon Cooper”; a stapled five-page packet for revised mission contingency EVA training requirements, dated September 5, 1968, signed in blue ballpoint, “From my files, Gordon Cooper”; and a copy of a memorandum for reserved parking in front of Building 4, dated September 10, 1967, signed in blue ballpoint, “From my files, Gordon Cooper.” Also includes fifteen additional unsigned pages of various memos directed to NASA personnel. In very good to fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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APOLLO 11

Fully signed Apollo 11 launch pass—an amazing first time offer 6362. Apollo 11 Signed Card. Apollo 11 launch pass, number

6550, 5 x 3, featuring the mission insignia and an image of the moon, signed on the front in blue felt tip by Neil Armstrong, and in black felt tip by Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins. Also signed on the reverse in black ink the first director of the Kennedy Space Center, Kurt Debus. Printed text on reverse informs the holder that the pass may be kept as a souvenir after the mission. In fine condition. Marking the debut instance in which we’ve auctioned an Apollo 11 launch pass signed by either a crew member or a NASA employee, this incredible fully signed item is enhanced furthermore by its great visual appeal and the presence of KSC Director Debus.Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $300

Choice ‘Type 1’ insurance cover from Apollo 11’s CMP

6363. Michael Collins’s Apollo 11 ‘Type 1’ Insurance Cover. Exceptionally desirable Apollo 11 ‘Type 1’ insurance cover with a color cachet depicting the moon landing, bearing a July 20, 1969, Houston, Texas postmark, signed in blue felt tip by Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins. This example is especially coveted as it is certified on the reverse by Command Module Pilot Collins, “All the best to Howard Weinberger—Mike Collins, (Insurance cover from my personal collection).” In fine condition. Certified by the Apollo 11 CMP himself, this is one of the most desirable unflown formats possible. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $1000

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Remarkably rare flown Apollo 11 ‘Type 1’ from Collins’s collection 6364. Michael Collins’s Flown Apollo 11 Cover. Incredible flown Apollo 11 ‘Type 1’

insurance cover, 6.5 x 3.5, with a color cachet of the moon landing and an August 11, 1969, Webster, Texas, quarantine cancellation, signed in blue felt tip by Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, and in blue ballpoint by Michael Collins. Also flight-certified in the upper left by Collins, “Carried to the Moon aboard Apollo 11.” Includes an ALS by Collins also certifying the piece, one page, 8.5 x 11, in full: “I hereby certify that the accompanying Apollo XI official commemorative cover, numbered C-56 within the earth image, further identified with the August 11, 1969 Webster, TX postmark, the Lunar Receiving Laboratory quarantine stamp and the original signatures of the crew, is one of my 63 covers that flew to the moon with me aboard the mission July 16–24, 1969.” In fine condition. Immediately following the Apollo 11 splashdown on July 24, 1969, the crew, along with their equipment and belongings, were quarantined until August 11, the day flown covers were first capable of being postmarked at the Webster post office. As Apollo 11 is the most popular lunar mission, flown and fully signed items—particularly those with provenance direct from the mission’s CMP—are of the utmost desirability. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $2500

Scarce ‘Type 3’ insurance cover 6365. Apollo 11 ‘Type 3’ Insurance Cover. Sought-after Apollo 11 ‘Type 3’

insurance cover, 6.5 x 3.5, with a color cachet of the mission insignia and a July 16, 1969, Kennedy Space Center launch date postmark, signed in blue felt tip by Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins.

In fine condition. The ‘Type 3’ cover rates as the least common of the three Apollo 11 insurance covers. Produced and signed just prior to space missions in order to provide financial security for astronauts’ families in case of disaster, insurance covers are the ultimate space-related philatelic item, and one of the most sought-after formats for astronaut autographs. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $1000

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6366. Apollo 11 ‘Type 1’ Insurance Cover.

Uncancelled Apollo 11 ‘Type 1’ insurance cover, bearing no stamps or postal cancellations, signed on the reverse in blue felt tip by Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins. In fine condition. Cover originates from the collection of an employee in the crew quarters, with signatures dating to 1969-1970. Also accompanied by an unsigned and uncancelled ‘Type 1’ cover. Precertified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $300

6367. Apollo 11 Signed Cover. Sought-after cover with a cachet of the Apollo 11 mission insignia, signed in blue felt tip by Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, and Buzz Aldrin. In very good condition, with wrinkling and a few tape remnants. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $500

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“Carried in Eagle to the Lunar Surface on Apollo XI”

6368. Buzz Aldrin’s Apollo 11 Lunar Surface-Flown Checklist Page. Scarce and desirable flown double-sided checklist page carried on board Apollo 11, headed “AGS State Vector Update,” 5.5 x 8, signed and flight-certified in blue ballpoint, “Carried in Eagle to the Lunar Surface on Apollo XI, Buzz Aldrin.” Also signed on the reverse, “Buzz Aldrin.” In fine condition. The Abort Guidance System (AGS) was a backup computer in the Lunar Module that could navigate the spacecraft in the event that the primary guidance system failed. Limited in function, the AGS provided an abort capability during descent, ascent, or rendezvous, but could not support guidance for a lunar landing. The AGS was used during Apollo 11 to acquire attitude control after a sequence of rendezvous maneuvers resulted in gimbal lock. An ideal twicesigned piece flown to the moon on man’s first lunar landing mission. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $1000

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“Used in Training for First Lunar Landing”— the mission-critical LM Data Card Book

6369. Buzz Aldrin’s Training-Used Apollo 11 LM Data Card Book. Lunar Module Data Card Book used extensively by the Apollo

11 crew during training in the LM simulator, eighteen numbered pages on ten individual cardstock sheets, 8.5 x 10.5, signed on the first page in blue felt tip, “Buzz Aldrin, Used in Training for First Lunar Landing.” Aldrin made copious data entries in pencil on pages 1, 5, 6, and 7, which are designated as “DOI Data Card,” “PDI Data Card, Lunar Surface,” and “Lunar Surface, Align,” on their tabs. In fine condition, with three light rectangular stains and some scattered light foxing to first page; interior pages remain quite clean overall. Accompanied by three binding rings and an unsigned vintage glossy press photo of Aldrin during the mission in which the flown LM Data Card Book is seen in the background; the flown example of this book sold for over $220,000 in 2003.

The LM Data Card Book was used to record data and values to input into the Apollo Guidance Computer to enable flight maneuvers, controlling engine burns, the descent to the lunar surface, and rendezvous with the CSM. The first card represents the undocking of the LM and CSM and the LM’s Descent Orbit Insertion (DOI), with Aldrin filling out values in the P30 grid that would have been read to him by Mission Control.

Pages five and six represent the beginning of the lunar landing sequence, Power Descent Initiate (PDI), with values logged in various fields that would enable them to abort the landing if necessary. Page seven allowed the crew to record star observation data that, when entered into the computer, would assist the Guidance and Navigation System in aligning the LM for descent to the lunar surface. Used in training to prepare for these aspects critical to the mission’s success, this remarkable manual is a quintessential Apollo 11 piece. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $1000

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Amazing map of “The Earth’s Moon,” signed by the crews of Apollo 8 and 11

6370. Apollo 11 and 8 Oversized Crew Signed Moon Map. Incredible color 41.5 x 27.25

supplement wall map entitled ‘The Earth’s Moon,’ published by National Geographic Magazine in February of 1969, Vol. 135, No. 2. This map is signed on the near side hemisphere in black felt tip by the prime crews of Apollo 8: Frank Borman, James Lovell, and Bill Anders, and Apollo 11: Buzz Aldrin, Neil Armstrong, and Michael Collins. The map depicts both the near and far sides of the moon in stunning topographic detail, employing grid references and selective indexes on the left and right borders as means of identifying each of the moon’s seas, mountain ranges, peaks, rilles, valleys, scarps, and craters. Additionally, the map offers various lunar features and properties, providing information on common and uncommon celestial events such as phases, eclipses, and librations. The lower left corner bears an identification plaque identifying the six crew members of Apollo 8 and 11. Printed by A. Hoen & Company of Baltimore, Maryland.

Framed and in fine condition.

Armstrong’s signature 4.25 x 3.75

The National Geographic Society awarded their Hubbard Metal to the Apollo 8 crew on April 3, 1969, for their accomplishment of orbiting the moon. On February 16, 1970 the Hubbard Metal was also awarded to the Apollo 11 crew for being the first to land on the lunar surface. The Society’s Cartographic Division prepared a number of these maps for the February, 1970 board meeting at NGS Headquarters. These are the only maps specially prepared in the Cartographic Division that have the identification plaques and more importantly, the signatures. This particular map hung in the Cartographic Division for years, and eventually in the office of John F. Shupe, when he became Associate Director, and later, Chief Cartographer—it was admired by all his visitors for more than twenty years. Originating from the collection of someone who worked on the map when it was originally produced, and also prepared it for the board meeting in 1970, this is certainly one of the most visually impressive Apollo-era items we have ever encountered. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $500

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Rare crew-signed flight manual from the collection of its creator 6371. Apollo 11 Signed Flight Manual. Rare fully signed

Saturn V flight manual for the SA-506 launch vehicle used for Apollo 11, 234 pages, 8.25 x 10.75, June 10, 1969, signed on the front cover in black felt tip, “Neil Armstrong,” “Buzz Aldrin,” and “Michael Collins.” In fine condition. Accompanied by two framed unsigned vintage color glossy 10 x 8 red-numbered NASA photos of the LM on the moon during Apollo 11, one showing Aldrin on the ladder.

From the collection of Howard P. Lloyd, who managed the production of these Saturn flight manuals. An uncommon format with ideal signatures from the historic lunar landing crew. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $500

Ideal, uninscribed set of the A11 crew

6372. Apollo 11 Signed Photographs. Set of three glossy and semi-glossy photos of Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins shown individually in their white spacesuits, signed in blue felt tip by each, with Aldrin adding below his signature, “Apollo XI.” The Armstrong photo is a reproduction fashioned after an official NASA litho. In overall fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $300

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6375. Neil Armstrong Typed Letter Signed. TLS, one

6373. Apollo 11 Signature Display. Impressive display of ink and ballpoint signatures of Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins on individual off-white cards or sheets, with Collins’s signature matted. All three signatures are handsomely double-matted and framed together with a large embroidered Apollo 11 mission patch and a small engraved plaque to an overall size of 17 x 16. In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

page, 8 x 10.5, Peace Corps letterhead, July 16, 1971. Letter to Grant Treaster, Jr., in part: “I would like to take this opportunity to let you know how much I appreciate your efforts in entering the Peace Corps’ Tenth Anniversary Poster Contest.

The response from the nation was overwhelming. Well over 1,500 posters were entered in the contest, with the majority of them being of very high quality. And I am pleased to advise you that from among that number, the judges selected your poster as one of the sixty finalists.

Although there is no monetary prize for this distinction, I would like to congratulate you on your achievement.” In fine condition, with slight show-through from adhesive remnants to reverse. Accompanied by a newspaper clipping showing Treaster’s poster submission. Armstrong served as Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee for the Peace Corps from 1971-1973. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

Sought-after currency signed by the whole crew 6374.

A p o l l o 11 S i g n e d Currency. Un peso vintage banknote

(series 1935), in a peach color picturing Liberty holding a torch, from the Republic of Argentina (serial number 60,571,073J), 5.25 x 2.5, signed in black felt tip by Neil Armstrong and Michael Collins and in blue ballpoint by Buzz Aldrin. Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/DNA authentication holder. In very good condition, with contrast to Aldrin’s signature, toned tape remnants to vertical edges, and what appears to be an unknown signature erased towards the middle. A unique format.Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $300

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The original tag from Armstrong’s moon suit—removed prior to flight

6376. Neil Armstrong’s Apollo 11 Pre-Flight Spacesuit Label. One-of-a-kind International Latex Corporation (ILC) tag that was glued inside Armstrong’s Apollo 11 spacesuit at the time of its manufacture but replaced prior to the flight. The tag measures 3.75 x 2 and is filled out in type: “Spec. CP 2001, Item: Pressure Garment Assembly, A7L-100000-42, Model No. 2001A, Size: N. Armstrong, Serial: 056, Date: 11/68, Contract No. NAS 9-6100 74897.” It is stapled to the second page of the original ILC Industries work order directing the replacement of the tag, which totals three pages, 8.5 x 11, January 15, 1969. In fine condition. Accompanied by photocopies of paperwork ordering the modifications to the suit after a fit check test with Armstrong. This item has additionally been verified by an ILC Dover company historian. When changes were made to the suit a new tag needed to be installed to represent the correct part numbers for that revision level, as required by NASA’s contract.

ILC outfitted every Apollo astronaut and continues to develop spacesuits for NASA to this day. Though it was removed prior to man’s first flight to the lunar surface, this label would have been in Armstrong’s suit as he did his very first fit checks as well as some altitude chamber work and interface testing with the spacecraft. A unique piece with excellent provenance. Starting Bid $500

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6377. Neil Armstrong Signed Stamp Block. Desirable

block of four five-cent US postage stamps honoring Ed White’s Gemini 4 spacewalk, 4 x 2.25, signed in the blank right panel in blue ballpoint, “Neil Armstrong. “Apollo 11” has been added to the right in another hand. Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/DNA authentication holder. In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

Armstrong’s view from inside the Apollo 11LM 6378. Neil Armstrong Signed Photograph. Unusual color satin-finish 7.25 x

7.25 photo of an interior view of the Apollo 11 lunar module with a 16mm data acquisition camera mounted in the LM window, matted to an overall size of 16 x 20, signed on the mat in black ink by Neil Armstrong.

Reverse of photo bears a NASA authenticity stamp. In fine condition, with a few trivial spots of soiling. Given its unique vantage point and unordinary format, this is an exceedingly desirable photo taken from the perspective of history’s first moonwalker.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $500

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6379. Neil Armstrong Signed Photograph. Uninscribed official color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of Armstrong posing in his white spacesuit against a lunar backdrop, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition. An essential signed photo of history’s first moonwalker. The Leon Ford Collection. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $300

Patriotic oversized photo signed by the world’s first moonwalker

6380. Neil Armstrong Oversized Signed Photograph.

Uncommon color 20.75 x 16.75 NASA litho entitled ‘Armstrong & Aldrin Planting Old Glory on the Moon,’ numbered AP 1107, signed and inscribed in the lower right in black felt tip, “To Sue, Neil Armstrong.” In fine condition, with contrast to signature and inscription against dark background. An uncommon overhead angle of the foremost patriotic moment in lunar history. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $300

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6381. Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin Signed Photograph. Exemplary official

color 10 x 8 NASA lithograph of Aldrin posing next to the American flag on the lunar surface, signed in black ink by Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong. In fine condition, with moderate contrast to the light signatures against the lunar terrain. Consignor notes that the signatures were obtained in person. A highly appealing photo signed by the moonwalkers of Apollo 11; the potential addition of Collins could elevate this wonderful image even further.

From the collection of aerospace specialist Ken Havekotte. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $300

6383. Neil Armstrong Signed Photograph. Dramatic glossy 8 x 10 photo of the launch of the Surveyor 3 on April 17, 1967, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip, “To Colin D’Sooza, Best Wishes, Neil Armstrong.” In fine condition. Precertified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

6384. Neil Armstrong Signed Program. Program from the Sam

6382. Neil Armstrong Signed Photograph. Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Armstrong posing in a suit and tie, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To John—with thanks for your years on contributions—To Apollo—Neil Armstrong.” In fine condition, with minor creasing and crazing to borders, and some chipping and surface loss to lower left corner tip.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

Houston Area Council Boy Scouts of America 1978 Volunteer Recognition Dinner, held on May 22, 1978, at the Galleria Plaza Hotel, signed inside on his full-page image and biography in blue ballpoint. Armstrong was present as the keynote speaker. In fine condition, with light staining to cover, not affecting the signed page. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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Rare photo of Armstrong taking his ‘giant leap’ for mankind, signed for the head of NASA’s photo department

6385. Neil Armstrong Signed Photograph. Extremely rare glossy 10 x 8 photo of Neil Armstrong just before setting foot on the lunar

surface, signed in black felt tip, “Neil Armstrong, Apollo 11.” In fine condition. Captured from NASA’s original video transmission of the historic event, this is one of the most recognizable images of the lunar landing: Armstrong taking his first step onto the landing pad, seconds before delivering what is arguably the most famous quote of the 20th century. As the Apollo 11 astronauts touched down on the moon and the first television transmissions made it to earth, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab in California was called to work. Responsible for altering the images to photo film, the photo development team there was first to see and handle most of the now-famous images. In appreciation for his hard work, NASA gave the man in charge of the JPL this photo, one of very few images of Armstrong on the lunar surface (as the man behind the camera, he is absent from almost all photos from the landing). As coincidence would have it, the technician’s sister lived in the same neighborhood as Neil and Jan Armstrong in Bethesda, Maryland, and on a family visit he was introduced to the astronaut and his wife. A very gracious Armstrong gladly signed this photo, which has been in the possession of the family of the head of NASA’s Photo Department Richard Windmiller, Sr. until now. Uninscribed and boldly signed not only with his name, but also with the scarce addition of “Apollo 11,” this represents the pinnacle of Armstrong signed photos. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $500

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6386. Neil Armstrong Signed Oversized Photograph.

Uncommon official color 14 x 11 NASA lithograph bearing images of the official NASA portraits of Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, and Buzz Aldrin, the first plaque left on the lunar surface, and the Apollo 11 insignia patch, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Paul—Neil Armstrong.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6387. Neil Armstrong Giclee: ‘Wink at the Moon’. Color limited edition 8 x 24

giclee print on stretched canvas entitled ‘Wink at the Moon,’ numbered 4/100, signed in black felt tip by the artist, Pamela Lee. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

6389. Neil Armstrong Signed Cover. Vintage postal cover bear-

ing a typed return address to the Air Force Kokee Station, Waimei, Kauai, Hawaii, postmarked March 23, 1965, signed in black ballpoint by Neil Armstrong, and in a variety of other ink types by seven members of flight control. In fine condition. An exceptionally uncommon cover, it celebrated the launch of Gemini-Titan 3, the first manned Gemini mission piloted by Grissom and Young in the Molly Brown spacecraft.

Armstrong would embark on his first space flight a little less than a year later aboard Gemini 8 and his iconic Apollo 11 flight and ensuing fame was still over four years in the future. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6390. Buzz Aldrin Oversized Signed Photograph. Classic

color satin-finish 20 x 16 photo of Aldrin posing on the surface of the moon, signed in blue felt tip, “‘We came in peace for all mankind,’ July 20, 1969, Buzz Aldrin, Apollo XI LMP.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6388. Neil Armstrong Signed Cover. NASA Manned Spacecraft Center Stamp Club FDC with a cachet honoring the moon landing, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “To John Vetter—with best of luck, Neil Armstrong, Apollo 11.” In fine condition. An attractive example with the desirable inclusion of the historic moon-landing mission. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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Iconic vintage red-numbered Apollo 11 photographs

6391. Apollo 11 Original Red Numbered Photographs. Sought-after collection of four vintage official glossy 10 x 8 red-numbered NASA photos from Apollo 11, including the memorable images of Aldrin standing on the lunar surface in a head-on view, Aldrin beside the American flag, Aldrin descending from the Lunar Module onto the surface, and Aldrin with equipment during the EVA. All bear “A Kodak Paper” watermarks on the reverse. In overall fine condition. These classic photographs are increasingly difficult to find and tremendously desirable as the quintessential pictures of man’s first journey to the lunar surface. Starting Bid $200

6392. Buzz Aldrin Signed Photograph.

Color satin-finish 9.5 x 7.5 photo of the ‘Earthrise’ seen during Apollo 11 prior to landing, signed in silver ink, “Buzz Aldrin, Apollo XI, July 20, 1969, ‘We Came In Peace.” Beautifully double-matted and framed with an Apollo 11 patch. In very fine condition.

Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Novaspace. Precertified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6393. Buzz Aldrin Signed Photograph. Color satin-finish

8 x 10 photo of Aldrin descending from the Lunar Module, signed in gold ink. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Novaspace. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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6394. Buzz Aldrin Signed Photograph.

Exemplary color satinfinish 8 x 10 photo of Aldrin posing in his white spacesuit, signed in blue felt tip, “We Came in Peace, Buzz Aldrin, Apollo XI.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6395. Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins Signed Manual.

Staple-bound Apollo 11 flight plan manual entitled “Final Apollo 11 Flight Plan, AS-506/CSM-107/LM-5,” 294 pages, 8 x 10.5, July 1, 1969, signed in black ballpoint, “Buzz Aldrin, Apollo XI” and “Michael Collins, Apollo XI.” Pencil notations in the upper right corner. In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6396. Buzz Aldrin Signed Apollo 11 Model. Impressive lim-

ited edition 1/25 scale model of the Apollo 11 command module Columbia by the Toys and Model Corporation, numbered 180/1969, measuring 8˝ tall, set on a 10.5 x 10.5 base, signed on the base in white ink by Aldrin. Includes a fully transparent viewing box. In fine condition. An exceedingly detailed mockup of the historic Apollo program capsule. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6397. Buzz Aldrin Signed Cover. Vintage

commemorative cover with a cachet of the Apollo 11 mission insignia, postmarked July 24, 1969, the recovery date of the Apollo 11 crew by the USS Hornet, signed in blue felt tip by Aldrin. Reverse bears a US Navy Recovery Force stamp. In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

6400. Michael Collins Signed Photograph. Ideal

color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Collins posing in his white spacesuit centered against a lunar backdrop, signed in blue felt tip, “Michael Collins, Apollo XI.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6398. Buzz Aldrin Signed Book. Signed

book: The Return. Collector’s edition. Norwalk, CT: Easton Press, 2000.

Leather-bound hardcover, 6.5 x 9.5, 301 pages. Signed on the colophon in blue ink

by Buzz Aldrin and in red ink by John Barnes. In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6399. Michael Collins Signed Photograph. Color glossy 8 x 10

photo of the Apollo 11 command module hovering in orbit above the lunar surface, signed in black felt tip, “Michael Collins, ‘Columbia’ Pilot, Apollo XI—July 1969.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6401. Michael Collins Oversized Signed Photograph.

Beautiful color satin-finish 11 x 14 photo of a Saturn rocket firing away from its launch pad, signed in black felt tip, “Michael Collins, Apollo XI CMP.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

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6403. Michael Collins and Paul Calle Signed Print.

6402. Michael Collins Signed Photograph. Official color semi-

glossy 10 x 8 red-numbered NASA photo of the Apollo 11 mission insignia, signed in black ink, “Michael Collins, CMP.” In fine condition.

An uncommon photo bearing a bold signature of the storied mission’s command module pilot. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

Splendid limited edition 17 x 22 print of a Paul Calle sketch showing Apollo 11 c o m m a n d module pilot Michael Collins, with printed text reading, “Mike Collins—morning of the launch. Paul Calle, July 16, 1969. Wonderful seeing Mike again. All is calm—I’m probably the most excited.” Print is numbered 9/250, and signed in blue ink, “Michael Collins.” Also signed in blue ink by the artist, “Paul Calle.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $250

Used by Kranz as Apollo 11 Flight Director

6404. Gene Kranz’s Signed Apollo 11 Lunar Map. Lunar map used by Gene Kranz in his role as Flight Director, 41 x 12, signed in blue

felt tip, “My personal mission data, Apollo XI, Gene Kranz, Flight.” Titled in the lower right, “Apollo Lunar Orbit Chart (ALO), Apollo Mission 11, 1st and 30th Revolutions, 21 July 1969 Launch Date.” Rolled and in fine condition, with a tiny tear to the left edge. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Farthest Reaches. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $300

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Uncommonly sizable offering of 25 Apollo 11 MFA medallions 6405. Collection of 25 Apollo 11 Manned Flight Awareness Medallions. Im-

pressive collection of twenty-five identical Apollo 11 Manned Flight Awareness medals, each measuring approximately 1.25˝ in diameter, minted using flown metal from the spacecraft. The medallion depicts Buzz Aldrin on the lunar surface on one side, with the other side 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.” Nine of the medallions are in their original cases with blue or white mats which read, “Apollo 11 Medallion, For your contribution to the United States Space Program.”

Also includes one blank certificate to be awarded along with a medal. In very good to fine condition. These sought-after medallions rarely appear in such a large quantity. Starting Bid $200

Saturn V flight manuals from the collection of Howard P. Lloyd 6406. Apollo 11 Saturn V Flight Manuals. Three Saturn V flight manuals, including: a manual for SA-504, dated January 25, 1969; a manual for SA-506, dated June 10, 1969; and a manual for SA-510, dated June 25, 1971. Several autopen and secretarial signatures are written inside the front cover of the SA-506 manual.

In overall fine condition, with toning to edges of the covers. Lloyd was a NASA employee who managed the production of these manuals. Starting Bid $200

6407. Apollo 11 Lunar Surface Operations Plan. Official NASA printed Final Apollo 11 Lunar Operations Plan, dated June 27, 1969, 8 x 10.5, 184 pages, staple-bound, providing a minute-by-minute plan for the time astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin were to spend on the lunar surface. First page bears photocopied signatures of H. W. Wood, Jr., R. G. Zedekar, H. A. Kuehnel, C. H. Woodling, W. J. North, and Deke Slayton.

Introduction states, “This Final Edition…defines equipment requirements, crew/equipment interfaces, and final flight planning and crew activities for lunar surface EVA operations during the first manned lunar mission.”

One page inside provides instructions for Armstrong to step foot on the moon, “Descend to footpad…Step to Surface.” In fine condition. Given the typical wear of NASA-printed manuals, this is an exceptionally clean and desirable example. From the collection of aerospace specialist Ken Havekotte. Starting Bid $200

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6408. Apollo 11 Lunar Trajectory Notes Manual. Official NASA printed Apollo 11 Lunar Trajectory Notes manual, dated July 14, 1969, 8 x 10.5, 167 pages, staple-bound. Foreword states that this document “is to provide the layman with some general information about the design of lunar trajectories and some specific information about the Apollo 11 mission.” Manual provides information on Launch and Translunar Ejection, Lunar Module Descent and Landing, LM Lift-Off, and Emergency Return to Earth. In very good to fine condition, with expected wear. From the collection of aerospace specialist Ken Havekotte. Starting Bid $200

6409. Apollo 11 Final Flight Plan. Uncom-

mon and exceedingly desirable Apollo 11 flight plan manual entitled “Final Apollo 11 Flight Plan, AS-506/CSM-107/ LM-5,” 294 pages, 8 x 10.5, July 1, 1969. The manual is comprised of six sections: general summaries and schedules, update forms, detailed timeline, detailed test objectives, consumables analysis, and flight plan summary. In very good to fine condition, with some expected wear to cover (including missing upper left corner tip); interior pages remain clean and unaffected; the cover bears expected four punch holes to left edge, while the interior pages each bear five punch holes.

As mankind’s first lunar landing mission, the flight plan for Apollo 11 was among the most important of all documents prepared by NASA. A significant, detailed piece documenting the minute-by-minute plan for the historic voyage to the lunar surface. Starting Bid $200

6410. Apollo 11 Flown Heat Shield. Flown heat

shield fragment removed from the Apollo 11 command module Columbia. The fragment measures approximately 2 x .5 and is encased in a capsule-shaped 3.25 x 2.75 x .75 piece of Lucite with an embedded commemorative Apollo 11 coin showing a Saturn V rocket on the front and an astronaut on the lunar surface on the reverse. In fine condition. Consignor notes that the item originates from Chuck Graham, the executive director of public relations for North American Aviation.

Starting Bid $200

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6411. Apollo 11 Beta Cloth Patch Display. Sought-

after grouping of four Beta cloth patches related to the historic Apollo 11 mission, ranging in size from 6.25 x 4.25 to 3.75 x 1.25, including: an American flag, a NASA ‘meatball’ logo, an Apollo 11 mission insignia, and a surname tag for commander Neil Armstrong. All are matted and framed to an overall size of 13.75 x 17.75. In overall fine condition. From the collection of aerospace specialist Ken Havekotte.

Starting Bid $200

6412. Collection of Three Apollo 11 Items. Collection of three Apollo 11

items. First, a 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.” Second, 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.” Third, 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. In overall fine condition. From the collection of aerospace specialist Ken Havekotte. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6413. Apollo 11 Nixon Celebration Dinner Collection of Four Items. Col-

lection of four items related to the dinner held

by President Richard Nixon in honor of Apollo 11 at the Century Plaza in Los Angeles on August 13, 1969, including: a 5.75 x 7.5 dinner menu on gold-bordered stationery with an embossed presidential seal; a 6.25 x 4 table seating chart; a 5.5 x 5.5 Apollo 11 Beta patch; and a matted and framed replica of the lunar plaque, with the lower border reading, “President’s Dinner Honoring Apollo 11 Astronauts.” In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $250

6414. Apollo 11 Kapton Foil Acrylic Display.

Flown .5 x .5 swatch of Kapton foil from the outer skin of the Apollo 11 Command Module Columbia, encased in a cylindrical 2.5 x 2.75 piece of lucite cut at an angle for display purposes and bearing an Apollo 11 emblem and certificate of authenticity at the bottom from Ken Havekotte. Produced as a limited edition and numbered 15/50. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

6415. Apollo 11 Flown Outer Skin. Flown swatch of foil removed from the outer reflective skin of the Apollo 11 Command Module Columbia, affixed to a 5 x 3 certificate of authenticity from former NASA employee Terry Slezak, a member of the Lunar Receiving Lab’s decontamination team. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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6418. Apollo 11 Thermal Foil and Sticker. Flown .75 x .25 swatch of

6416. Apollo 11 Flown Film Chip and Kapton Foil. Lunar flown .25 x .25 film chip fragment and an orbit flown .25 x .5 swatch of Kapton foil from the historic Apollo 11 mission. Both are affixed to an 8.5 x 11 certificate of authenticity signed by Richard W. Underwood, Supervisory Aerospace Technologist at the Johnson Space Center. Certificate details the chronology of the film chip from after liftoff until its return on board Columbia, stating that “107 photographs were taken on this film roll while on the surface of the moon.” In fine condition. Underwood was responsible for developing the Apollo photographs—in fact he was the first person to view every photograph from the Gemini, Apollo, Skylab, Apollo-Soyuz, and the first 23 space shuttle missions. From the collection of aerospace specialist Ken Havekotte. Starting Bid $200

6417. Apollo 11 Oversized Beta Patch. Uncommon oversized

16.75 x 11.75 swatch of Beta cloth bearing an impressive 10˝ diameter Apollo 11 mission insignia in the center. In fine condition, with noticeable marks from having been folded into fourths (most evident in the center). Starting Bid $200

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Kapton foil removed from the Apollo 11 Lunar Module Eagle. Affixed to a limited edition 8.5 x 5.5 Challenger Society information sheet, numbered 32/125, reading, in part: “The affixed swatch is an actual piece of thermal foil which was attached to ‘Eagle,’ LM #5, the Apollo 11 lunar module. The foil, which was part of a cover patch over an access area, was removed from the LM prior to the moon mission.” Also included is a rare 5 x 5.5 Grumman LM-5 sticker, as well as an unflown cut-sample of four large swatches of Apollo lunar module Kapton thermal blanket, ranging in size from 2 x 8.25 to .75 x 1.75, affixed to an information sheet from Ken Havekotte. In fine condition. From the collection of aerospace specialist Ken Havekotte. Starting Bid $200

6419. Apollo 11 Lunar Receiving Laboratory Badge. Access badge for the Lunar Receiving Laboratory at the NASA Manned Spacecraft Center in Houston, Texas, 2.5 x 3.75, issued in June 1969 to “Harold Hill.” In very good condition, with crazing to laminate and general wear from use. Starting Bid $200

Two days after “the historic countdown for Apollo 11” 6421. Lyndon B. Johnson Typed Letter Signed. TLS, one page, 7 x 8.75, personal letterhead, July 18, 1969. Letter to Paul Miller, in full: “It was a great pleasure to be with you during the historic countdown for Apollo 11. I was delighted to be able to take part in the launch honoring Jim Webb, and appreciate your hospitality.” In fine condition. Johnson was a central figure in the development of the American space program: he passed legislation to establish NASA while leading the Senate; he chaired the National Aeronautics and Space Council as vice president; and his presidential term saw American spaceflight progress from Gemini 1 through Apollo 8. The recipient, Paul Miller, served as the head of the Gannett newspaper chain for over sixteen years, while also serving as the top official of the Associated Press from 1963 to 1977. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

6422. Charlie Duke Typed Letter Signed. Souvenir type-

script signed, “Charles M. Duke, Jr., Apollo 16 ‘Moonwalker,’” one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, February 18, 1969, in part: “On July 20, 1969, I was the Apollo 11 Mission Control ‘CAPCOM’ for Neil Armstrong and Buzz Alrin during mankind’s first landing on the moon!

As such, I became the first person in history to ever speak with humans on another world, as I confirmed their report of a successful landing with my response, ‘We Copy You Down, Eagle!’ In April, 1972, I experienced the dream firsthand when I flew to the moon aboard Apollo 16, and became only the 10th person to ever stand on another world!” In fine condition.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6423. Gene Kranz Pair of Signed Photographs. Two signed

photos: a color glossy 8 x 10 formal portrait of Kranz, signed in gold ink; and a glossy 6 x 4 photo of Kranz at work, mounted in an 11 x 8.5 cardstock display, signed in blue felt tip. In overall fine condition, with creases to the color photo. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

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Sizable surface-flown American flag from Bean’s collection

6425. Alan Bean’s Apollo 12 Lunar Surface-Flown Flag. Supremely desirable flown medium-sized American flag carried to the

moon on the Apollo 12 mission, 11.25 x 7.75, signed and flight-certified in black felt tip, “Flown to the Lunar Surface in the LM. Apollo 12, Nov. 1969, Alan L. Bean.” In fine condition. From the personal collection of Alan Bean. Accompanied by a lengthy handwritten and flight-certified letter of provenance from Bean, in part: “I hereby certify that this American flag...was landed on the Ocean of Storms with Pete Conrad and me inside our lunar module ‘Intrepid.’ It remained within ‘Intrepid’ while Pete and I performed two moonwalks. We then launched to rejoin Dick Gordon orbiting some 60 miles above the moon in our command module, ‘Yankee Clipper’ for our return to Earth. This flag has been in my personal collection since I returned to planet Earth in November of 1969.” As the Lunar Module had an extremely limited storage capacity and strict weight limits, items of this size carried to the lunar surface are very scarce; this magnificent example is about four times the size of the surface-flown flags typically seen. Between its substantial size and bold, clear inscriptions by Bean, this is an American flag of the utmost desirability. Starting Bid $500

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Impressively large flag carried into orbit on the Yankee Clipper 6426. Alan Bean’s Apollo 12 Lunar Surface-Flown Oversized Flag. Unusually large flown

American flag carried to the lunar surface aboard the lunar module Intrepid on the Apollo 12 mission, 16.5 x 11.5, signed and flight-certified in the lower right corner in black ink, “Flown to the Moon, Apollo XII, Nov. ’69, Alan L. Bean.” In fine condition.

From the personal collection of Alan Bean. Accompanied by a lengthy handwritten and flight-certified letter of provenance from Bean, in part: “I hereby certify that this American flag...was landed on the Ocean of Storms with Pete Conrad and me inside our lunar module, ‘Intrepid.’ It remained within ‘Intrepid’ while Pete and I performed two moonwalks, we then launched to rejoin Dick Gordon orbiting some 60 miles above the moon in our command module, ‘Yankee Clipper’ for our return to Earth. This flag has been in my personal collection since I returned to planet Earth in November of 1969.” A fabulous oversized example of one of the most desirable flown formats. Starting Bid $500

Carried to “the moon’s Ocean of Storms with Pete Conrad and me”

6427. Alan Bean’s Apollo 12 Lunar Surface-Flown American Flag Patch.

Flown American flag patch carried to the lunar surface aboard the lunar module Intrepid during the Apollo 12 mission, 3.5 x 2.25, signed on the reverse in black felt tip, “Alan L. Bean.”

In fine condition. From the personal collection of Alan Bean. Accompanied by a lengthy handwritten and flight-certified letter of provenance from Bean, in part: “I hereby certify that the accompanying embroidered American flag was landed on the moon’s Ocean of Storms with Pete Conrad and me in November of 1969. It remained within our lunar module ‘Intrepid’ for 33 hours during which time Pete and I performed 2 moonwalks. We then lifted off the moon to return to Dick Gordon orbiting in our command module, ‘Yankee Clipper.’ This...flag has been in my personal collection since I returned to planet Earth.” Starting Bid $200 www.RRAuction.com

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Choice flown mission patch from Bean’s collection

6428. Alan Bean’s Apollo 12 Flown Crew Patch. Flown embroidered Apollo 12 mission patch flag patch carried into lunar orbit aboard the Command Module Yankee Clipper, measuring 4˝ in diameter, signed on the reverse in black felt tip, “Alan L. Bean.” In fine condition.

From the personal collection of Alan Bean. Accompanied by a lengthy handwritten and flight-certified letter of provenance from Bean, in full: “I hereby certify that the accompanying Apollo XII embroidered patch traveled to the moon with Pete Conrad and Dick Gordon and me in our command module, ‘Yankee Clipper’ in November of 1969. We helped design our mission patch and it meant a lot to us on our 10 day mission.

This patch has been in my personal collection since our return to planet Earth.” Starting Bid $200

Lunar surface-flown ALSEP tie clip which “remained on the moon for 33 hours”

6429. Alan Bean’s Apollo 12 Lunar Surface-Flown Astronaut Tie Clip. Alan Bean’s sterling silver tie clip flown to the lunar surface

aboard the Apollo 12 LM Intrepid, 1.25 x .75, showing an astronaut with an orange visor carrying the Apollo Lunar Surface Experiments Package (ALSEP). In fine condition. From the personal collection of Alan Bean. Accompanied by a lengthy handwritten and flight-certified letter of provenance from Bean, in full: “I hereby certify that the accompanying astronaut (I think that it is me) carrying out the Apollo Lunar Surface Experiments Package (ALSEP) now attached to the silver tie bar landed on the moon in our lunar module ‘Intrepid.’ It remained on the moon for 33 hours and then launched with Pete Conrad and me to join Dick Gordon in our orbiting command module, ‘Yankee Clipper,’ for our return to Earth. This pin has been in my personal collection since that time in November 1969.” An uncommon and appealing lunar-flown tie clip depicting the premiere instance an Apollo mission placed a complete nuclear-powered ALSEP station on the surface of the moon. Starting Bid $500

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Lunar flown tie clip from the collection of Alan Bean 6430. Alan Bean’s Apollo 12 Lunar Surface-Flown LM Tie Clip. Alan Bean’s Apollo 12 tie clip

flown to the lunar surface aboard the LM Intrepid, measuring 1.75 x .5, engraved “Apollo XII” with a small affixed lunar module. In fine condition.

From the personal collection of Alan Bean. Accompanied by a lengthy handwritten and flight-certified letter of provenance from Bean, in full: “I hereby certify that the accompanying metal lunar module that is now attached to the tie bar engraved Apollo XII traveled to the lunar surface of the Ocean of Storms with me and Pete Conrad aboard our lunar module ‘Intrepid.’ It remained on the moon some 33 hours while Pete and I performed two moonwalks. We then lifted off to rejoin Dick Gordon in our command module, ‘Yankee Clipper,’ orbiting above. This tie bar has remained in my collection since I returned to planet Earth in November of 1969.” An attractive lunar surface-landed accessory.Starting Bid $500

Cross cufflinks direct from the Ocean of Storms

6431. Alan Bean’s Apollo 12 Lunar Surface-Flown Cross Cufflinks. Alan Bean’s lunar flown pair of sterling silver cufflinks by James Avery, each 1 x .5, with three gothic crosses against a black inlay, engraved on the reverse with the JA three-candled candelabrum. In fine condition. Accompanied by a lengthy handwritten and flight-certified letter of provenance from Bean, in part: “I hereby certify that the accompanying pair of three-cross cufflinks traveled with me in our command module ‘Yankee Clipper’ to the moon. I then transferred them to our lunar module ‘Intrepid’ for descent to the Ocean of Storms. Alan Bean, Apollo 12 LMP, November 14–24, 1969.” A remarkably appealing set of lunar flown cufflinks from the mission’s own moon-walking LMP. Starting Bid $300

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LMP Bean’s angelic lunar-flown charm 6432. Alan Bean’s Apollo 12 Lunar Surface-Flown Angel Charm. Alan Bean’s sterling silver praying angel

charm flown to the lunar surface aboard the Apollo 12 LM Intrepid, measuring approximately .75˝ tall. In fine condition.

From the personal collection of Alan Bean. Accompanied by a lengthy handwritten and flight-certified letter of provenance from Bean, in full: “I hereby certify that the accompanying silver angel charm traveled with me in our command module, ‘Yankee Clipper’ to the moon on the Apollo 12 mission. I transferred the angel to our lunar module ‘Intrepid’ for the descent to the Ocean of Storms. The little angel remained in the lunar module until Pete Conrad and I lifted off the moon some 33 hours later, rendezvoused with Dick Gordon orbiting above, and returned to planet Earth. The angel charm has been in my collection since that time.” Representing Bean’s deference to the fields of science and religion, this small token of faith spent a remarkable 33 hours on the lunar surface. Starting Bid $300

Alan Bean’s penultimate Apollo 12 Robbins medal

6433. Alan Bean’s Apollo 12 Flown Robbins Medal. Flown sterling silver Apollo 12 Robbins medal, approximately 1.25˝ in diameter, with a raised design of the Apollo 12 mission insignia on the face and engraved on the reverse with the launch date of November 14, 1969, moon landing date of November 19, 1969, and return date of November 24, 1969. The medal is serial numbered “261” and includes its original matching case, with a label on the bottom annotated in Bean’s hand, “Apollo 12, Silver, #261, Flown.” Condition is mint state. Accompanied by a lengthy handwritten and flight-certified letter of provenance from Bean, in full: “I hereby certify that the Apollo 12 silver Robbins medal, serial number 261 traveled to the moon, remained in lunar orbit some 89 hours and returned to Earth on November 24, 1969. Pete Conrad, Dick Gordon and I had the adventure of a lifetime as the crew of the second lunar landing mission. This medal has been in my personal collection since our return to Earth.” Only 262 of the Apollo 12 medallions were produced, making this the second-to-last example. Starting Bid $500

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Seldom-seen flown Robbins struck from Spanish treasure 6434. Apollo 12 Flown Spanish Fleet Robbins Medal. Exception-

ally desirable flown Apollo 12 Robbins medal struck from silver recovered from the wreck of the 1715 Spanish Plate Fleet. The medal measures approximately 1.25˝ in diameter, with a raised design of the Apollo 12 mission insignia on the face and engraved on the reverse with the launch date of November 14, 1969, moon landing date of November 19, 1969, and return date of November 24, 1969.

The medal is serial numbered “49” and includes its original matching case. Condition is in mint state.

For the Apollo 12 Robbins medals, Charles Conrad had acquired a silver ingot from the famed ‘Spanish Plate Fleet’ shipwreck of 1715 and sent it to Robbins to be used in the production of their medallions. Although Robbins produced 262 Apollo 12 medallions, only the first 82 were struck from the Spanish silver; the remaining 180 were made with sterling silver. In addition to having serial numbers between “1” and “82,” the medals struck from this silver do not bear the typical ‘sterling’ mark as they are purer. These medallions are thus very rare and immensely desirable as they symbolize the human journey to new worlds, connecting the exploration of sea and space. Starting Bid $1000

Bean’s rare ‘Type 3’ Yankee Clipper insurance cover 6435. Alan Bean’s Apollo 12 ‘Type 3’ Insurance Cover.

Rare Apollo 12 ‘Type 3’ insurance cover with a cachet showing a Yankee Clipper ship against a lunar background, bearing a November 14, 1969, Kennedy Space Center launch date postmark, signed in black felt tip by Alan Bean, Dick Gordon, and Charles Conrad. A notation on the reverse in Bean’s hand reads, “Insurance cover from my collection, Apollo 12 LMP.” In fine condition. An attractive cover produced only in very small quantities, with excellent provenance from the mission’s Lunar Module Pilot. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $300

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6436. Alan Bean’s Apollo 12 Flown Agreement on the Rescue of Astronauts. Flown printed space

treaty carried aboard the Apollo 12 Command Module Yankee Clipper, one page, 8 x 5, signed and flight-certified in the lower right in black felt tip, “Alan L. Bean, Flown to the Moon, Apollo XII, Nov. 1969.” The treaty, entitled “Agreement on the Rescue of Astronauts, the Return of Astronauts and the Return of Objects Launched into Outer Space,” was created by the United Nations in 1967 to describe circumstances for the cooperative rescue of astronauts. In fine condition. Accompanied by a lengthy handwritten and flight-certified letter of provenance from Bean, in part: “I hereby certify that the accompanying copy of ‘The Agreement on the Rescue of Astronauts’ traveled to the moon with Pete Conrad, Dick Gordon and me in our command module ‘Yankee Clipper’ in November of 1969, during the Apollo 12 mission. This copy of this important document has been in my personal collection since our return to planet Earth.” Starting Bid $200

LMP Bean’s ‘quarters copy’ manual used two weeks before the Apollo 12 moon landing

6437. Alan Bean’s Training-Used Apollo 12 LM Systems Data Manual. Ring-bound quarters copy of the Apollo 12 LM Systems Data manual, approximately 36 pages plus cardstock covers, 10.25 x 8.5, dated November 6, 1969, signed on the front cover in black felt tip, “Pete and I used this systems book as we trained for our Apollo 12 mission in November of 1969, Alan Bean, Lunar Module Pilot.” Numbered “SKB32100075–385,” the manual consists of various charts and schematics related to the Lunar Module, including: CB panel functions for rows A through E, pyrotechnic systems, Electrical DC power, communications systems, SCS overview, and EMU detail schematics. Includes two original binding rings. In fine condition. Dated to less than two weeks before the launch of Apollo 12, this manual was used by Commander Charles Conrad and LMP Bean during preliminary quarantine. An important reference book related to Apollo’s second lunar landing. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $300

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6438.

Apollo 12 LM Data Card TrainingUsed Manual.

Ring-bound manual used in training, entitled “Apollo 12, LM Data Card Book, Quarter Copy, SKB31200081-387,” fourteen pages, 8.5 x 10.5, featuring various charts, graphs, and tables. Among the labeled tabs are “Activation DOI/NO PDI+12,” “DOI Monitor/Abort, PDI Rules/RR PRLN,” “P76/P27, AGS SV/ Impact,” and “CSI REL REF Traj.” In very good to fine condition, with some staining to cover from rust on binder rings. Starting Bid $200

Gordon’s NASA-issued Apollo flight suit

6439. Richard Gordon’s Apollo-era Flight Suit. Richard Gordon’s mustardcolor 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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6440. Apollo 12 Crew Signed Flown Flag Presentation. Lunar flown fabric state flag of West Virginia carried on the

Apollo 12 mission, 6.25 x 4, affixed to a certificate of authenticity, reading, in part: “This flag sailed to the moon on Yankee Clipper, the second manned lunar landing.” Signed and inscribed on the sheet in black felt tip, “To Rosalie & Ron—With our very best wishes—It was a fantastic mission, Alan Bean,” “Charles Conrad Jr.,” and “Dick Gordon.” In fine condition. An exceptionally nice example of a flown flag presentation. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6442. Apollo 12 Signed Photograph. Official color 8 x

10 NASA lithograph of the prime crew of the Apollo 12 posing in their white spacesuits in front of the lunar module, signed in black felt tip by Charles Conrad, Richard Gordon, and Alan Bean. In fine condition, with two trivial bends to left edge. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6443. Alan Bean Signed Giclee: ‘Mother Earth’. Color limited edition

10 x 12 giclee print on stretched canvas of an Alan Bean painting entitled ‘Mother Earth,’ numbered 28/125, signed in black ink. In fine condition.

Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Greenwich Workshop.

Part of the limited edition ‘Small Works’ series by Alan Bean, these desirable giclees sold out almost immediately after their initial offering in 2009.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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6444. Alan Bean Signed Giclee: ‘A Most Beautiful Moon’. Color

limited edition 10 x 12 giclee print on stretched canvas of an Alan Bean painting entitled ‘A Most Beautiful Moon,’ numbered 30/150, signed in gold ink. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Greenwich Workshop. Part of the limited edition ‘Small Works’ series by Alan Bean, these desirable giclees sold out almost immediately after their initial offering in 2009.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6445. Apollo 12 Signed Cover. Splashdown postal

cover with a stamped cachet honoring Apollo 12 and the US Navy Recovery Force, postmarked with a mission recovery date of November 24, 1969, USS Hornet, signed in blue ballpoint, “Charles Conrad, Jr.” and “Dick Gordon,” and in black ink, “Alan Bean.” In fine condition.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6449. Alan Bean and Richard Gordon Signed Photograph.

6446. Alan Bean and Richard Gordon Signed Beta Cloth.

A 9 x 9 swatch of Beta cloth bearing a 3˝ diameter Apollo 12 mission insignia in the center, signed in black ballpoint, “Richard Gordon, CMP” and “Alan Bean, LMP.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6447. Alan Bean Oversized Signed Photograph. Color

glossy 10.75 x 14 photo of lunar module pilot Bean setting foot on the moon’s surface, signed in gold ink, “Leaving Intrepid and becoming the 4th man to touch the moon, Alan Bean, Apollo 12 LMP.” In fine condition, with slight spreading to the ink. Precertified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

Official color semi-glossy 8 x 10 red-numbered NASA photo of the Apollo 12 spacecraft making its way to the launch pad, signed in black felt tip, “Apollo XII Roll-out, Richard Gordon” and “Alan Bean, Apollo 12.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6450. Richard Gordon TwiceSigned Photograph. Color

semi-glossy 7.5 x 7.5 photo of the lunar module floating over the surface of the moon, matted to an overall size of 16 x 20, signed on the mat in black ink by Gordon.

Reverse of photo bears a NASA authenticity stamp, “NASA photo taken and authenticated by,” and is signed underneath in black felt tip by Gordon. In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6448. Alan Bean Oversized Signed Photograph. Color

glossy 10.75 x 13.75 photo of a Saturn rocket powering away from its launch tower, signed in silver ink, “Apollo 12 launch, November 14, 1969, Alan Bean.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6451. Alan Bean and Charles Conrad Pair of Signed Photographs. Two photos: an official color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of

Bean posing in his white spacesuit, signed in bold black felt tip, “Alan Bean, Apollo 12 LMP”; and an official color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of Conrad posing in his white spacesuit, signed in black felt tip, “Charles Conrad, Jr.” In overall fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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6452. Charles Conrad Signed Photograph. Official glossy

10 x 8 NASA photo of the lunar module resting on the lunar surface, signed in black ink, “Charles Conrad, Jr.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

6453. Apollo 12 Collection of Four Items.

Four items: felt tip signatures of Charles Conrad, Richard Gordon, and Alan Bean on a white 5 x 3 card bearing an affixed Apollo 12 sticker; a personal check, filled out and signed by Conrad, dated February 4, 1993; a color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Conrad posing in his white space suit, signed in blue felt tip; and an official color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of the Apollo 12 crew, signed in black ink by Conrad. In overall fine condition. Accompanied by an unsigned RCA press certificate for the Apollo 12 mission. From the collection of aerospace specialist Ken Havekotte. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6454. Apollo 12 Flight Plan. Staple-bound Apollo 12 final flight

plan, 274 pages, 8 x 10.5, dated October 15, 1969. The manual consists of six sections: General, Mission Objectives, Detailed Timeline, Consumables, Abbreviated Timeline, and Alternate Missions. The introduction page, in part: “This Flight Plan has been prepared by the Flight Planning Branch, Flight Crew Support Division, with technical support by TRW Systems. This document schedules the AS-507/ CSM-108/LM-6 operations and crew activities to fulfill, when possible, the test objectives defined in the Mission Requirements, H Type Mission Lunar Landing, Change B dated October 14, 1969.” Front cover bears an affixed block of ten ‘First Man on the Moon’ stamps, with one other affixed to lower right, and five postmarks dated Cape Canaveral, Florida, November 14, 1969, the launch date of the Apollo 12 mission. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

6455. Richard Gordon Collection of Five Items. Five items: a felt tip

signature, “Dick Gordon,” on an offwhite 5 x 3 card; a personal check, filled out and signed by Gordon, “Richard F. Gordon, Jr.,” dated January 29, 1978; a TLS signed “Dick,” one page, NASA letterhead, dated January 20, 1971, in part: “Happy to receive your note the other day and, despite the fact that I don’t have my white Palmer golf shoes, enclosed find two dozen golf balls that our friends at Victor sent to find us”; a NASA press release, four pages, dated November 11, 1969, headed “Apollo 12 U. S., Other Flags,” and signed on the first page in black ink, “Richard Gordon, Apollo XII CMP”; and an official glossy 10 x 8 photo of the Apollo 12 crew departing for Launch Complex 39’s Pad A, signed in the lower border in blue felt tip, “Go for the moon! Richard Gordon, Apollo XII CMP.” In overall fine condition. Accompanied by an unsigned NASA-printed guest parking pamphlet for the launch of Apollo 12. From the collection of aerospace specialist Ken Havekotte.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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APOLLO 13

The original crew of Apollo 13

6457. Apollo 13 Signed Photograph. Vintage color semi–glossy 10 x 8 photo of the original Apollo 13 crew posing in their white spacesuits, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Al Bishop—thanks for keeping the faith and providing the patches. Say ‘hello’ to Howard—James Lovell,” “Ken Mattingly,” and “Fred W. Haise.” Affixed to a slightly larger cardstock mount. In fine condition. Al Bishop was an aerospace public relations specialist at NASA whose specially designed cachet of ‘Bishop’ insurance covers, printed specifically for the crew, their families and friends, have become prized collectables amongst the space and philatelic communities. Due to the risk of a rubella scare, Mattingly was grounded by the flight surgeon and replaced by backup CMP Jack Swigert only three days before the launch. A vibrant image of the original crew that’s enhanced by the presence of Mattingly, an astronaut who would fly to the moon two years later aboard Apollo 16’s Casper. From the collection of aerospace specialist Ken Havekotte. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6458. Apollo 13 Signed Cover. Desirable ‘Type 1’ insurance cover with a cachet of the Apollo 13 mission insignia, signed in black felt tip by the original prime crew of James Lovell, Ken Mattingly, and Fred Haise. In fine condition, with some light spots of foxing, mainly confined to edges. From the collection of aerospace specialist Ken Havekotte. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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Alan Bean’s flown Apollo 13 Robbins Medal 6459. Alan Bean’s Apollo 13 Flown Robbins Medal. Alan Bean’s flown ster-

ling silver Apollo 13 Robbins medal, with a raised design of the mission insignia on the face, approximately 1.25˝ in diameter, engraved on the reverse with the launch date of April 11, 1970, and the return date of April 17, 1970, encircled by the names of the astronauts in raised text. The medal is serial numbered “375” and includes its original matching case. Condition is mint state. Accompanied by a lengthy handwritten and flight-certified letter of provenance from Bean, in full: “I hereby certify that this Apollo 13 silver Robbins medal, serial number 375 was flown around the moon in the command module ‘Odyssey’ in April 1970. This medal was returned to Earth by Jim Lovell, Jack Swigert, and Fred Haise and has been in my personal collection since that time.” The Apollo 13 Robbins holds the distinction of being somewhat different than all of their other mission counterparts. Because of the last minute change to the crew—due to illness, Ken Mattingly was swapped out for Jack Swigert three days before launch—all of the flown medals were melted down and restruck with the names of the final crew. Starting Bid $300

“One of the 200 original specimens that were made for me to take aboard the mission” 6460. 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 “0026” and stamped “Sterling” on the edge.

Encapsulated in a plastic NGC holder and graded PF64 Ultra Cameo, also noting that it originates from the collection of James Lovell.

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 #0026…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.” Starting Bid $200

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Lunar Module Malfunction manual signed by the Apollo 13 CDR and LMP 6462. James Lovell and Fred Haise Training-Used Apollo 13 LM Malfunction Manual.

Ring-bound quarters copy of the ‘final change A’ Apollo 13 LM Malfunction Procedures manual, 80 pages plus cardstock covers, 10.5 x 8.5, dated April 1, 1970, signed on the front cover in blue ink, “Used in training for Apollo 13, James Lovell, Commander” and “Fred Haise, Lunar Module Pilot, Apollo 13.” Ink notations on the front cover and title page read “QTRS.” Issued as part number “SKB32100076–386,” the manual consists of a variety of sections related to emergency procedures taken if a malfunction was to occur in the lunar module while on the lunar surface. Includes two original binding rings and a descriptive placard that was used when this checklist was on display at the Kansas Cosmosphere for the 40th Anniversary of Apollo 13. In fine condition. Dated to less than weeks before liftoff, this remarkable manual was used by Lovell and Haise during quarantine prior to the Apollo 13 launch on April 11, 1970. When an oxygen tank exploded a little over two days into the mission, the crew relied on knowledge gleaned from training manuals such as this in order to return to Earth. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $300

Flown LM Rendezvous Radar troubleshooting guide 6463. James Lovell’s Apollo 13 Flown Checklist Page. Flown double-sided checklist page

carried on board Apollo 13, headed “LMA790-3-LM, Apollo Operations Handbook,” pages 11–12 from the “Apollo 13 Flight Data File,” 8 x 10.5, signed in black ballpoint, “James Lovell, Apollo 13 CDR.” The page is from the ‘Primary Navigation Guidance System’ section of the manual and labeled “LM Malfunction Procedures” in the right margin, with the signed side providing a flow chart for troubleshooting malfunctions in the LM Rendezvous Radar. The opposing side provides other diagnostic steps for the spacecraft’s radar systems. In fine condition. Accompanied by a data CD and certificate of authenticity attesting to the page’s provenance and a COA from the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation. Flown items from Apollo 13 are extremely popular and less common than those from many other missions. Given the fame of the Apollo 13 spacecraft’s failure, this page concerning malfunctions has particular appeal. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $300

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6464. James Lovell and Frank Borman Signed Apollo Lunar Orbit Chart.

Appealing first edition of the Apollo 8 Lunar Orbit Chart for the mission’s 1st and 10th revolutions, 41 x 12, dated December 4, 1968, signed on the fourth panel in black felt tip, “Frank Borman, Apollo 8 CDR” and “James Lovell.” Lithographed by ACIC 12–68, and prepared under the direction of the Department of defense by the Aeronautical Chart and Information Center. In fine condition. Accompanied by an Astronaut Central certificate of authenticity for the Borman signature. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6466. James Lovell and Fred Haise Training-Used Dictionary Page. Double-

6465. Fred Haise Signed Lunar Orbit Chart. Excellent color 43 x 21.25 Lunar Orbit Science Flight chart for the Apollo 13 mission, signed in black felt tip, “‘Our one trip around the moon,’ Fred Haise, Apollo 13 Lunar Module Pilot.” Labeled in the lower right corner, “Chart A, 1 of 4, Apollo mission 13, REV 1 through 18, 11 April 1970 Launch Date,” this first edition chart, dated February 2, 1970, shows the rough lunar terrain with various points of interest and planned tracking lines for Apollo 13 lunar orbits. Rolled and in fine condition.

Though dozens of lunar orbits were planned, Apollo 13 only got to go around the moon once because of their emergency return after the oxygen tank explosion, rendering Haise’s inscription on this piece quite fitting. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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sided page removed from the Apollo 13 Lunar Module Flight Crew G & N Dictionary, 5.5 x 8, listing basic and revision dates of January 5 and 18, 1970, signed on one side in black felt tip, “Used in training for Apollo 13, Fred Haise” and “James Lovell.” Consisting of pages 23 and 24, the sheet lists instructions for “P25 Preferred Tracking Att” and “P27 LGC Manual Update.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

6467. Fred Haise Training-Used Dictionary Page. Double-

sided page removed from the Apollo 13 Lunar Module Flight Crew G & N Dictionary, 5.5 x 8, listing various steps for “Recov–1” and “Recov–2,” with basic and revision dates of January 5 and 18, 1970, signed on one side in black felt tip, “Used in training for Apollo 13, Fred Haise.”

In fine condition. Precertified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

MOD console sign of Flight Director Gene Kranz

6468. Gene Kranz’s Signed Mission Control Sign. Green

plastic Mission Operations Director console sign, 18 x 4, signed in black felt tip, “From my Console in Mission Control, Eugene F. Kranz.” In fine condition. Included is a descriptive placard that was used when this sign was on display at the Kansas Cosmosphere for the 40th Anniversary of Apollo 13. A highly appealing sign which sat atop Mission Operations Director Kranz’s console during many of mission control’s most intense and historic moments. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

Heat shield plug from Swigert’s collection 6470. Apollo 13 Flown Heat Shield. One of 59 flown Apollo 13

plugs removed from the heat shield of the command module Odyssey.

The full plug measures approximately 1.25 x 1.25 and is encased in a 2.75 x 2.75 x 2.75 Lucite cylinder imprinted with the mission name and date. Bottom of plug is engraved, “44.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Virginia Swigert, the sister of command module pilot Jack Swigert, in part: “I certify that this…

Heat Shield Plug in Lucite is from Jack Swigert’s personal collection.”

Starting Bid $200

6471. Apollo 13 Heat Shield Fragments. Small package of

approximately 40 flown fragments from the Apollo 13 command module Odyssey’s ablative aft heat shield, affixed to an 11 x 8.5 certificate of authenticity, dated April 11, 1995, hand-signed by Ken Havekotte, stating that the “attached fragments are original pieces from Apollo 13’s ablative aft heat shield of the Command Module #109 (Spacecraft Odyssey) of AS–508 that flew nearly 143 hours in space around the moon on April 11–17, 1970.” In fine condition. Accompanied by an unsigned Apollo 13 mission report, dated May 20, 1970. From the collection of aerospace specialist Ken Havekotte. Starting Bid $200

6469. Apollo 13 Flown Couch Fabric. Larger than usual swatch of flown fabric from the

backing material of the astronauts’ couches inside the Apollo 13 Command Module, measuring approximately 1.5 x 2, encased in a cylindrical 3 x 4.25 piece of lucite bearing an Apollo 13 emblem and certificate of authenticity at the bottom. Text on the bottom reads, in part: “This is a segment of the actual backing restraint material removed from mission commander James A. Lovell’s spacecraft couch aboard the Apollo 13 Command Module Odyssey’…Presented by Kansas Cosmosphere & Space Center as a tribute to your participation in the development of Universal Studio’s movie production of ‘Apollo 13.’” In fine condition. An excellent association between the near-catastrophic mission and its cinematic adaptation. Starting Bid $200

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6475. James Lovell Signed Photograph.

6472. Apollo 13 Flown Kapton Foil. Flown 1 x .75

Official color glossy 11.75 x 8 red-numbered NASA photo of Lovell reading a n e w s p a p e r, signed in black felt tip, “‘Houston, we’ve had a problem!’ James Lovell, Apollo 13.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

swatch of Kapton foil removed from the Apollo 13 command module Odyssey’s thermal coating.

Housed in a Lucite display case with an engraved nameplate. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

6476. James Lovell and Fred Haise Signed Photograph.

6473. James Lovell Oversized Signed Photograph.

Official color glossy 8 x 11 red-numbered NASA photo of Lovell and Haise in their white training suits, signed in black felt tip, “James Lovell, Apollo 13 CDR” and “Fred Haise, Apollo 13 LMP.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

Dramatic color satin-finish 20 x 16 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. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

6474. James Lovell Signed Photograph.

Color semi-glossy 8 x 10 photo of Lovell wearing his white spacesuit with his hand on a globe of the moon, signed in blue felt tip, “Houston we have a Problem, James Lovell, Apollo 13.”

In very fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

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6477. Lovell, Haise, and Lousma Oversized Signed Photograph.

Haunting satinfinish 20 x 16 photo of the damaged Apollo 13 service module, signed in silver ink, “ ‘Houston, we’ve had a problem!’ James Lovell, Apollo 13,” “April 14, 1970, 03:07:53 UTC, Boom! 200,000 miles from Earth! Fred Haise, Apollo 13 LMP,” and “ ‘13, we’ve got one more item for you when you get a chance. We’d like you to stir up your cryo tanks.’ Jack Lousma, CAPCOM, Apollo 13.” In fine condition. An exceptional photo signed by two Apollo 13 astronauts and the capsule communicator to whom they relayed their famous distress message. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

6482.

Apollo 13 Mission Control Signed Photograph. Satin-

6479. James Lovell and Fred Haise Pair of Signed Photographs. Desirable pairing of signed photos: a limited edition color satin-finish 10 x 8 composite photo produced by the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation, numbered 54/300, signed in black felt tip, “James Lovell” and “Fred Haise”; and a satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of the damaged module, signed in silver ink, “‘Houston, we have a problem,’ James Lovell.” In overall fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation for the first and a certificate of authenticity from Novaspace. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

finish 10 x 8 photo of mission control celebrating the safe return of the Apollo 13 crew, signed in blue felt tip by Gerry Griffin, Gene Kranz, and Glynn S. Lunney, who adds in the lower border, “Apollo 13 mission control after safe return of the astronauts!!”

In very fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

6483. Apollo 13 Flight Directors Signed Photograph. Color glossy 8

6480. Fred Haise Signed Photograph.

x 10 photo of a Saturn V rocket launch, signed in black felt tip by five flight directors, including: Chris Kraft, Gerry Griffin, Glynn S. Lunney, Milton Windler, and Gene Kranz, who adds “‘Flight.’” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of the Apollo 13 splashdown on April 17, 1970, signed in black felt tip, “A successful splashdown for Apollo 13!—after escaping disaster, Fred Haise, LMP 1970.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6481. Fred Haise Signed Photograph.

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of the Earth, signed in gold ink, “Our view of home from the Lifeboat ‘Aquarius,’ Fred Haise, Apollo 13 LMP.” In very fine condition. Precertified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6484. Gene Kranz and Sy Liebergot Signed Photograph. Choice

satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of the Apollo 13 spacecraft, signed in gold ink, “Gene Kranz, ‘Flight,’” and “‘Flight… we’d better think about gettin’ in the LM,’ Sy Libergot, Apollo 13 EECOM.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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6486. Apollo 14 Signed Photograph. Official color 10 x 8 NASA lithograph of the Apollo 14 crew posing in their white spacesuits in front of their mission insignia, signed in red felt tip by Alan Shepard, and in black felt tip by Ed Mitchell and Stu Roosa.

In fine condition. A desirable, uninscribed example of the full crew.

From the collection of aerospace specialist Ken Havekotte.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

From the collection of Alan Bean

6487. Alan Bean’s Apollo 14 Flown 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 “122” on the rim and includes its original matching case. Condition is mint state.

Accompanied by a lengthy handwritten and flight-certified letter of provenance from Bean, in full: “I hereby certify that the Apollo 14 silver Robbins medal, serial number 122 traveled to and from the moon in the command module ‘Kitty Hawk’ in late January to early February 1971. This medal was returned to Earth by Alan Shepard, Stuart Roosa and Edgar Mitchell and has been in my personal collection since that time.” Starting Bid $300

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“Flown to the moon aboard Kitty hawk” 6488. Edgar Mitchell’s Apollo 14 Flown Beta Cloth.

Flown 9 x 9 swatch of Beta cloth bearing a 4 x 3.5 Apollo 14 mission insignia in the center, signed and flight-certified in black ink, “Flown to the moon aboard Kitty hawk, Edgar Mitchell, Apollo 14 LMP.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a signed certificate of authenticity from Mitchell, in part: “This document certifies that the accompanying beta cloth mission emblem… was carried in my personal preference kit (PPK) during the Apollo 14 mission, and has been in my collection since then.”

A highly appealing flown beta cloth mission emblem signed by the mission’s lunar module pilot. Starting Bid $300

Training checklist for lunar EVAs and emergency launch

6489. Edgar Mitchell Signed Apollo 14 Training-Used LM Checklist.

Ring-bound checklist used in training at the Kennedy Space Center simulators, entitled “Apollo 14, LM Lunar Surface Checklist,” approximately 150 pages, 6 x 8, signed inside the front cover in black ballpoint, “Edgar Mitchell, Apollo 14.” The checklist details the EVA procedures as well as instructions for an emergency launch. A few handwritten edits and corrections have been made throughout the checklist. In very good to fine condition, with scattered staining to covers from rusty binder rings (which appear to have been replaced) and some spots of foxing to tabs and first few pages. A training-used piece of the utmost desirability as it describes the key elements of the lunar surface operations. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $300

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Lunar flown safety line segment from Apollo 14 6490. Apollo 14 Lunar SurfaceUsed Safety Line Segment. Flown 1

x .25 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 for John P. Michalski, 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.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Shepard on the lunar surface, showing the equipment cart he used to store the safety line. Starting Bid $200

6491. Apollo 14 Collection of Three Charts.

Collection of three original charts prepared for NASA by the Department of Defense, all measuring 22˝ x 17˝, with each showing scale representations of the Apollo 14 landing site at Fra Mauro. Rolled and in fine condition, with a bit of scattered light foxing and a couple of corner creases. Starting Bid $200

6492. Apollo 14 Flight Plan. Unbound Apollo 14

flight plan manual, “AS509/CSM-110/LM-8,” 372 pages, 8 x 10.5, dated twice with the last being January 31, 1971. The manual provides a minuteby-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

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6493. Edgar Mitchell and Gene Cernan Signed Apollo 14 LM Model. Detailed 1/48 scale model of the Apollo Lunar Excursion Module, measuring approximately 7˝ tall, set on a 8 x 8 base, signed on the base in silver ink, “Edgar Mitchell, Apollo 14” and “Gene Cernan, Apollo XVII.” In fine condition. A wonderfully thorough replica of the Apollo program’s astounding lunar carrier. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6498. Apollo 14 Flown Kapton Foil. Two gen-

6494. Edgar Mitchell Signed Photograph. Uncommon color

satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Launch Complex 39 at the Kennedy Space Center, signed in black felt tip, “Wernher von Braun’s Saturn V rocket which carried Alan, Stu and me to the 3rd lunar landing, Edgar Mitchell, Apollo 14, LMP.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6495. Edgar Mitchell Signed Photograph.

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Mitchell next to the American flag on the surface of the moon, signed in silver ink, “Edgar Mitchell, 6th man to walk on the moon, Apollo 14.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6496. Edgar Mitchell Signed Photograph. Color satin-finish

10 x 8 photo of Mitchell posing in his white spacesuit against a backdrop with the Apollo 14 mission emblem, signed in blue felt tip, “Edgar Mitchell, 6th man to walk on the moon, Apollo 14.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

erous swatches of flown Kapton foil, measuring approximately 3.5 x 1.75 and 2.5 x 2.75, recovered from the Command Module after the flight. In very good condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity signed by Ed Michel, the NASA chief of bioscience. Starting Bid $200

6499. Guenter Wendt Signed Photograph.

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Wendt with the Apollo 14 astronauts just prior to launch, signed in blue felt tip, “Apollo 14—1/31/71, Guenter F. Wendt, Padleader,” with the humorous additions of “Col. Klink” and “The Old Man” to caption the photograph. In very fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

“Alan Shepard and I did the first Lunar Olympics, 1 golf shot and 1 javelin throw” 6497. Edgar Mitchell Signed Baseball. Official Rawlings Major League baseball signed in blue ballpoint on the sweet spot and side panels with a lengthy description of his athletic EVA, “Alan Shepard and I did the first Lunar Olympics, 1 golf shot and 1 javelin throw. I won with the javelin by 4 inches, picture to prove it, Feb. 6, 1971. The entire event took only 5 minutes before launch to come home. We were the only moonwalkers to engage in the Lunar Olympics. The lunar surface was like fine powder from billions of years of meteor bombardment. The 1/6 lunar gravity made it easy to hop around on the surface. Edgar Mitchell, Apollo 14.”

In fine condition. An incredible piece blurring the lines of space and sports. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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APOLLO 15

“Used throughout the four lunar surface EVA excursions at the Hadley Apennine site” 6501. Dave Scott’s Lunar Surface-Used 500mm Zeiss Lens. One-of-a-kind Zeiss Tele-Tessar 500mm f/8 lens extensively

used by Dave Scott on the lunar surface and in orbit during the Apollo 15 mission. The silver lens measures 12˝ long and is engraved near the mount with NASA part numbers, “SEB 33100284-S/N 1006.”

Special tabs were fitted to the rotational segments in the center of the lens, used to adjust focus and f-stop, for ease of use with the pressurized gloves of a spacesuit. The silver color was chosen for the camera and lens to maintain more uniform internal temperatures in the extreme heat of the lunar surface. The body of the lens bears several affixed Velcro tabs and the lens cap and rear are covered in duct tape, which is signed on the rear in felt tip, “D. R. Scott.” All together, there were 293 photographs taken during Apollo 15 using this lens. The lens has expected scuffs and wear from extensive use in space; the tape is believed to be from a roll flown on the mission and retains some lunar dust.

Accompanied by a detailed letter of provenance from Scott, in part: “I hereby certify that the Zeiss f8/500 mm Tele-Tessar lens included with this letter is from my personal collection and was attached to my Hasselblad camera on the surface of the Moon and in lunar orbit during Apollo 15, the first extended scientific exploration of the Moon, July 26–August 7, 1971. This special…lens unit…was an integral part of the Hasselblad Electric Data Camera (HDC) that I used throughout the four lunar surface EVA excursions at the Hadley Apennine site as well as two days in lunar orbit. The Tele-Tessar Long focal length lens was designed by Carl Zeiss AG, Switzerland to be used at a fully open aperture with limited degradation in image quality and produced especially for the Hasselblad camera…

A major factor in the planning, preparation, and performance of lunar surface activities was the astronaut photography. Such photography has exceptional exploration and scientific value, but it had to be achieved by a highly reliable camera in pressure suits with limited time available. The Hasselblad Electric Data Camera (HDC) was selected based on its proven performance, 70 mm frame, and interchangeable lens…

During the planning for the extended scientific exploration of the Hadley Apennine, two new ‘instruments’ were proposed by the geology team: (1) a telephoto lens for the camera, and (2) a rake to gather pebbles on the surface.

After several internal discussions with our team, as Commander, I proposed to management that the reduction in weight of propellant saved by using the short rendezvous be traded for the additional weight of these two new instruments, i.e., a 500mm lens and the geology rake. Management accepted and thus both the lens and the rake were added to the mission as scientific instruments for surface exploration…This 500mm lens was used to take 293 high-resolution tele-photos during our three days on the Moon and subsequent two days in lunar orbit…This 500 mm lens was stowed in the Lunar Module during Earth launch and during landing on the Moon. After our three days on the Moon, it was returned to the Command Module in lunar orbit where it was used for two more days to photograph the surface of the Moon. After the mission, I received the lens from NASA as a memento of the mission and it has been in my personal collection since that time.” Scott also provides descriptions of four of the photos taken with this lens, showing the Rille Wall, Falcon, Pluton, and Silver Spur. This lens allowed Commander Scott to take close-up images of areas far from reach during the mission, providing invaluable material for geological study of the surface that would have otherwise been impossible to obtain. A quintessential piece of photographic equipment used extensively on the lunar surface, this is a remarkable flown artifact from Apollo 15. Starting Bid $50000

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Surface–used Lunar Rover map for EVA-3, including craters “Wilbur” and “Orville” 6502. Dave Scott’s Apollo 15 Lunar Surface-used Rover Map. Remarkable

lunar map used on the surface of the moon, labeled “Hadley Rille, EVA-III, 2 of 2,” one page, 10.5 x 8, signed and certified on the reverse in black felt tip, “This map was used aboard Lunar Rover #1 during Apollo 15. July 26–Aug. 7, 1971, Dave Scott, Apollo 15 CDR.” The map bears a few of Scott’s handwritten notations identifying various areas and geological features of the moon’s surface, including “Dome,” “Misty Doublet,” “Gateway,” “Ridge,” and most interestingly the craters named after the Wright brothers, “Wilbur” and “Orville.” The locations of Stations “12” and “13” are also denoted within the map. In fine condition, with light toning to adhesive remnants ron everse.

Accompanied by a detailed signed letter of provenance from Dave Scott, in part: “I certify that the Apollo 15 Lunar Rover ‘Bearing Map’… included with this letter was carried aboard Lunar Roving Vehicle #1 on the surface of the Moon for three days during Apollo 15…This map was used for landmark recognition during navigation from the Lunar Module to the stations of exploration on each of the EVAs and in emergency return to the LM in the event the Lunar Rover was unable to return for any reason…To be readily available, this map was mounted on the Rover throughout the three days of exploration. To expedite 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 map represents the intended path of the Lunar Rover on the last EVA of the Apollo 15, the first mission to use the vehicle. Their route was shortened in order to meet the liftoff timeline and thus they did not explore the area depicted in this map. During the third EVA Dave Scott and Jim Irwin collected over one hundred samples from the surface and performed extensive photography tasks. Once they returned to the LM at the conclusion of EVA-3, Commander Scott performed what is probably the most famous experiment to ever be conducted on the moon when he simultaneously dropped a hammer and a feather to the surface. They hit the ground at the same time, proving Galileo’s centuries-old theory of falling objects in a vacuum. As a map actually used on the Lunar Rover during the final leg of Apollo 15’s surface operations, this is a truly extraordinary piece of tremendous historical significance. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $2500

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CDR Scott’s incredible 14-foot long lunar photography chart

6503. Dave Scott’s Apollo 15 Lunar Orbit Flown Photography Chart.

Exceptional flown Apollo 15 lunar orbit chart, folded to 13 x 7.5, signed and flightcertified in the photography legend in black felt tip, “Flown to the Moon on Apollo 15, July 26–Aug 7, ’71, Dave Scott, Apollo 15 CDR.” The chart is comprised of twentyfour map plates taped together at the center which if detached and unfolded would measure over fourteen feet long. The chart depicts the entire lunar surface during revolutions 37 through 56, and is labeled on the first panel, “Lunar Orbit Chart C, Apollo 15 Revs 37–56, July 26, 1971, SKB 32100115-379, S/N 1002, 1st Edition May 20, 1971.” The landing site is shown on page C13, and the map provides appropriate information for photographing the areas depicted. In fine condition.

Accompanied by a signed letter of authenticity from Scott, in part: “I hereby certify that the Apollo 15 ‘Lunar Orbit Chart C’ is from my personal collection and was flown in lunar orbit for six days aboard the CSM Endeavor...This is one of four such charts used by the crew for hand-held Hasselblad orbital photography during their six days in lunar orbit....Lunar Orbit Charts portray lunar topography by shaded relief with a western illumination, and include revolution numbers, and times of crossing...The Photograph Legend information includes symbols for the lens to be used (80mm or 250mm), the time interval between frames, and a target number. Ground tracks below the orbit are marked by red and blue lines...This ‘Lunar Orbit Chart C’ has been in my personal collection since returning to Earth.” An intricately detailed and visually impressive piece with ideal provenance. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $1000

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Striking mid-sized American flag, “Flown in Lunar Orbit for 6 Days” 6504. Dave Scott’s Medium-Sized Apollo 15 Flown Flag. Supremely desirable flown American flag,

11.5 x 7.75, signed and flight-certified in blue ballpoint

by Commander Dave Scott, “Flown in Lunar Orbit for 6 Days aboard Apollo 15, Dave Scott, CDR,” and signed again with his first initial to the right, “A-15. CSM. Aug ’71, D.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a signed letter of provenance from Scott, in part: “I hereby certify that the medium United States flag included with this letter…is from my personal collection and was flown in lunar orbit for six days aboard the CSM Endeavor during Apollo 15, July 26–August 7, 1971…After orbiting the Moon for a day in preparation for the landing, Jim Irwin and I landed the lunar module ‘Falcon’ on the Moon between Hadley Rille and the Apennine Mountains…During the three days we were on the Moon, Al Worden flew the ‘Endeavor’ solo in lunar orbit…The ‘Falcon’ remained on the lunar surface for 66 hours and 54 minutes, after which we launched and completed a direct rendezvous…and docking with the Command and Service Module (CSM) ‘Endeavor’ in lunar orbit, after which we spent two more days in lunar orbit conducting scientific experiments and photography…This medium Apollo 15 US Flag…has been in my personal collection since returning to Earth.” A fine example of one of the most highly sought flown formats. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $300

From the South Pole to the Hadley Delta, a supremely well-traveled American flag 6505. Dave Scott’s Apollo 15 Lunar Surface-Flown Flag. Remarkable flown American flag carried to Earth’s

South Pole in 1970 and to the lunar surface on Apollo 15 in 1971, 5.5 x 4, signed in blue ballpoint with the locations and his first initial, “SP Hadley ∂, D.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a signed letter of authenticity from Dave Scott stating, in part, “I hereby certify that the United States flag included with this letter…is from my personal collection and was carried to the South Pole, Antarctica, January 9-15, 1970, and then carried across the lunar surface for three days during Apollo 15, July 26-August 7, 1971…This flag is identified by the following handwritten symbols on the reverse lower right corner of the flag beneath the star field: ‘SP’ ‘Hadley ∂’ and ‘D.’ The symbol ‘SP’ means that the flag was carried to the South Pole in January 1970; and ‘Hadley ∂’ means that during Apollo 15 I carried this flag in the pocket of my spacesuit…during all three EVA excursions including climbing Hadley Delta Mountain to the highest point we reached on the Moon. The ‘D.’ represents my initials.” Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $300

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Soviet flag carried in lunar orbit at the height of the Cold War 6506. Dave Scott’s Apollo 15 Flown USSR Flag. Rare flown flag of the Soviet Union carried on the Apollo 15 mission, 5.75 x 4.25, signed and flight-certified along the bottom in ink, “Flown in lunar orbit for 6 days during Apollo 15, Dave Scott.”

In fine condition. Accompanied by a signed letter of authenticity from Dave Scott, in part: “I hereby certify that the flag of the Union of Soviet Socialists Republics (‘USSR’) included with this letter…is from my personal collection and was flown in lunar orbit for six days aboard the CSM Endeavor during Apollo 15, July 26-August 7, 1971. This USSR flag was flown in recognition of the contributions made by the USSR to the exploration of space. This particular flag is certified on the lower border with: ‘Flown in Lunar Orbit for 6 days during Apollo 15, Dave Scott, CDR.’…[and] has been in my personal collection since returning to Earth.” With the United States having just beaten the USSR in the ‘Space Race,’ this flown flag presents an interesting contrast between the competing superpower nations.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

Commander Scott: “Carried on Apollo Lunar Rover No. 1 for three days of surface exploration”

6507. Dave Scott’s Apollo 15 Lunar Surface-Flown 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. In fine condition. Accompanied by a signed letter of provenance from Scott, in part: “I hereby certify that the miniature metal Lunar Rover license plate…included with this letter was carried on Apollo Lunar Rover No. 1 for three days of surface 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 as we drove 27.76 km across the lunar surface during approximately 19 hours of three EVAs exploring the Hadley Apennine region. 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.” A sought-after flown piece from the first mission to use the Lunar Roving Vehicle. Starting Bid $500

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Scarce Pucci patch “carried to the surface of the Moon aboard the Lunar Module Falcon” 6508. Dave Scott’s Lunar Surface-Flown Apollo 15 Patch. Flown embroidered Apollo

15 mission patch, 4˝ in diameter, carried to the moon in the Apollo 15 Lunar Module Falcon, signed on the reverse in blue felt tip, “A-15 Surface, Dave Scott.” The extremely rare patch features “XV” embroidered in silver thread in the background, as well as the stylized initial “E” in black for designer Emilio Pucci. In fine condition, with the writing on the reverse difficult to read due to the texture. Accompanied by a signed letter of provenance from Dave Scott, in part: “I hereby certify that the Apollo 15 patch (with silver ‘XV’) included with this letter was carried to the surface of the Moon aboard the Lunar Module Falcon ‘Falcon’ during Apollo 15, the first extended scientific exploration of the Moon, July 26-August 7, 1971…This special Apollo 15 patch (with silver ‘XV’) has been in my personal collection since returning to Earth.” Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $300

Crisp crew-signed currency flown on Apollo 15 6509. Dave Scott’s Apollo 15 Flown Crew-Signed Currency. Flown Series 1953B two dollar bill, serial number

A70489370A, signed and flight-certified across the top of the reverse in blue ballpoint, “Carried aboard Apollo 15, July 26–Aug 7, 1971, David R. Scott,” and also signed in black felt tip by the full crew, “Dave Scott,” “Al Worden,” and “Jim Irwin.” Includes a presentation certificate with an area intended to display the bill, also fully signed in black felt tip by the crew, in full: “This Two Dollar Federal Reserve Note, Serial Number A70489370A, was carried aboard Apollo 15 during the first extended Scientific Exploration of the Moon. Hadley Apennine July 26–August 7, 1971.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a signed letter of authenticity from Dave Scott, in part: “I hereby certify that the US Two Dollar Bill ($2), Serial number A 70489370A, included with this letter was carried aboard the Apollo 15 ‘Endeavour’ for six days in lunar orbit during Apollo 15, the first extended scientific exploration of the Moon, July 26-August 7, 1971…This US Two Dollar bill ($2) is signed on the reverse by all three crew members…; with an additional certification signed on the reverse by the Commander, David R. Scott…This US Two Dollar bill…has been in my personal collection since returning to Earth.” Carried as a good luck symbol on many space flights, a total of fifty twodollar bills were flown to lunar orbit on this mission. Another package of currency was taken to the lunar surface, but accidentally left behind.

A choice example of this sought-after format. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $300

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Original insignia concept by Emilio Pucci 6510. Dave Scott’s Original Apollo 15 Pucci Emblem Sketch. Unique original colored pencil concept sketch for the Apollo 15 emblem by Emilio Pucci on an off-white 8 x 10 sheet, showing the three red, white, and blue ‘birds’ over a lunar background, encircled by the names of the crewmen in stylized crescent-moon lettering with “XV” at the top. In fine condition. Accompanied by a signed letter of authenticity from Dave Scott, in part: “I hereby certify that the sketch included with this letter…is an original drawing by Emilio Pucci, the famous Italian designer, who submitted this sketch to the Apollo crew in mid 1970 for consideration as the official Apollo 15 insignia….About 14 months before the mission, I was introduced to Emilio Pucci through a good friend.

Knowing his interest in aviation, I contacted him with a request to consider designing our mission insignia (patch). He responded very positively, and soon we were exchanging correspondence and design concepts. Several months later we all agreed on a basic concept shown in the attached sketch…Pucci was very pleased with the final design and was quite proud of having participated in Apollo.” Starting Bid $200

One of a select 144 lunar orbited ‘Phases of the Moon’ covers 6511. Apollo 15 ‘Phases of the Moon’ Flown Cover. Flown

‘Phases of the Moon’ postal cover, 5.5 x 3.5, carried into lunar orbit during the Apollo 15 mission, with an affixed color cachet depicting all 15 phases of the moon and a cancellation of August 7, 1971, USS Okinawa, signed in the upper left in black felt tip by Dave Scott, Al Worden, and Jim Irwin. Reverse bears launch date and recovery date stamps, and the cover includes a flight-certified appreciation card from the Apollo 15 crew, reading, in part: “We hope this little souvenir of Apollo 15’s journey to the Moon will be a welcome addition to your Memoirs. We made it especially for those who have been close to us all during the long period of preparation.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a photocopied letter from Al Worden confirming that the covers are flight-certified. Created

by German stamp dealer F. Herrick, one hundred and forty-four of these covers were carried in Al Worden’s PPK kit during the Apollo 15 mission, and later affixed with two eight-cent Decade of Achievement stamps and a single US Mail eight-cent stamp purchased aboard the USS Okinawa recovery ship. A highly collectable flown cover from the first of NASA’s extended ‘J’ missions. The Leon Ford Collection. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $300

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“Carried to the lunar surface aboard the Lunar Module Falcon”—from Scott’s personal collection 6512. Dave Scott’s Apollo 15 Flown Cover. Uncommon Apollo 15 postal cover, 6.5

x 3.75, numbered 44 of 400, carried to the lunar surface aboard the Falcon, signed in the lower left corner in black felt tip by crew members Dave Scott, Al Worden, and Jim Irwin. In fine condition. This particular cover comes from astronaut Dave Scott’s personal collection, and retains its original informational card insert. 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 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. 44, bearing NASA Serial No. 057, 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 signed letter of provenance from Scott, in part: “I hereby certify that the postal cover No. 44 included with this letter was carried to the lunar surface aboard the Lunar Module Falcon.” Already exceptionally desirable for having spent three days upon the Hadley Apennine region of the moon, the accompanying provenance adds to the Apollo 15 covers’ legendary philatelic status. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $500

Made with flown silver from the storied ‘1715 Spanish Plate Fleet’ 6513. Dave Scott’s Apollo 15 ‘Spanish Silver’ Robbins Medal. Apollo 15 Robbins medal minted

using flown metal, 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 “142” 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 ‘142’ 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 ‘142’ has been in my personal collection since the mission.” Starting Bid $300

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Preliminary drawing for McCall’s ‘Decade of Achievement’ stamp 6514. Robert McCall’s Apollo 15 Original Stamp Drawing. McCall’s preliminary artwork

for his design of the memorable eight-cent United States ‘Decade of Achievement’ postage stamps issued in 1971, accomplished in colored marker and pencil on a white 15.5 x 12 sheet. On the same page, McCall writes an ALS signed “Bob,” explaining his thoughts on the design, in full: “Since the Apollo 15 will be carrying a Lunar Rover Vehicle for the first time I felt it would be an important symbol to include. Of course I would like very much to do a twin so my first choice of the sketches is No. 1 or No. 2 however I like for a single No. 5 & No. 10 indeed I feel that any of these sketches could result in a handsome stamp…I have the latest info from NASA on the Rover etc.” Matted and framed with two FDCs of the version of the stamp, each signed

by McCall, with one featuring an additional lunar landing sketch. In fine condition.

While the final design simply portrays the Apollo missions with a Lunar Rover on the moon, this preliminary concept truly embodies the idea of a ‘Decade of Achievement’—the image shows the progression from the orbiting Mercury capsule to the Gemini spacewalk to the Apollo lunar landing.

This piece also provides unique insight into the production of a US postage stamp, with various annotations and notes on color selection throughout. McCall was responsible for many of the most famous scenes of the space age as part of the NASA art in space program which James Webb established in 1962, and his artwork appeared on several American postage stamps. An amazing behind-the-scenes piece with artistic and philatelic appeal. Oversized. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $1000

6515. Al Worden’s A7L Spacesuit Neck Dam Assembly. An A7L Spacesuit 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

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CMP Worden’s Apollo 15 ‘Quarters copy’ manual

6516. Al Worden’s Training-Used Apollo 15 CSM Updates Manual. Ring-bound quarters copy of the Apollo 15 CSM Updates manual, approximately 106 pages plus cardstock covers, 6 x 8, March 29, 1971, signed in black felt tip on the front cover, “Houston SIM Training, Al Worden, Apollo 15.” Affixed label on front cover, “Simulator Copy,” struck through and corrected with an ink notation below, “Qtrs.”

Another along the top, “CMS–3,” again corrected to read “Qtrs,” with pencil notations to right, “Old 11/30.” Manual consists of six sections: P30 Maneuver, P37 Block Data, Earth Orbit Block Data, P27 Update, P24 Landmark Tracking, and Flight Plan Update. The P30 Maneuver section bears pencil notations to front and back sides of first page, and the final page of manual, “Photo Log,” bears ink notations, “In flight book: for 16 mm camera 1 sheet per mag, A thru L, For 70 mm camera 1 ‘sheet’ per mag, M thru S, For 35 mm camera, 1 ‘page’ per mag, T thru W.” Includes two original manual binding rings. In fine condition. The “Qtrs.” notation is in reference to the personal quarters where the astronauts would have been held in quarantine a week before mission. Given that this particular copy was used by the mission’s command module pilot, this is an exceptionally uncommon manual from one of NASA’s most successful lunar landings. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $300

6517. Apollo 15 Training Sun Compass. Training sun compass for the Apollo 15 mission, 7 x 10.75, with an 8˝ in diameter rotating compass wheel, printed on June 18, 1971. The front of the sun compass shows four topographical lunar reference points which provide initial bearings for each of the major landmarks on the exploration site at Hadley. Reverse side features a “Nominal Shadow Data” chart that presents key times of each EVA listed in Central Daylight Time (CDT) and the Sun shadow angles (Shadow <). Through the use of time and sun shadow angles, Apollo 15 commander Dave Scott was able to determine the bearing of various landmarks adjacent to the landing site of lunar module Falcon. In very good condition, with upper and lower captions no longer affixed to backing. Starting Bid $200

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“The Star Chart was used to align the AOT in the LM simulator during our 20 months of training” 6518. Dave Scott’s Apollo 15 Training-Used LM Star Chart. Rotating circular star chart used in

training for the Apollo 15 mission, measuring 8.25˝ in diameter, signed on the reverse in blue felt tip, “LM AOT Star Chart used in training for Apollo 15, lift off from the moon to rendezvous with the CSM. Dave Scott, Apollo 15 CDR.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a detailed signed letter of provenance from Dave Scott, in part: “I hereby certify that the Lunar Module Star Chart included with this letter was used during our 20 months of training for Apollo 15…The AOT gave the astronauts a choice of six fields-of-view, each 60 degrees wide and with the centers separated by 60 degrees. The AOT could not be moved continuously but only from one fixed position (called a detent) to another. The two piece star chart included with this letter consists of a black base disk with all of the stars visible within the hemisphere above the LM, on top of which is a rotatable semi-transparent disk with six circular ring displays, each of which represents a 60 degree field of view, selected by a detent position on the AOT. The circular rings on the transparent disk are actually AOT viewfinder areas that show the specific stars that would appear in the AOT field of view at six specific times on the lunar surface during a mission. The white dots on the black base disk are specific stars that are used for navigation (stored in the LGC) and for location and identification, lines are drawn between certain stars to form familiar constellations…The Star Chart included with this letter was used to align the AOT in the LM simulator during our 20 months of training…This Apollo 15 Star Chart (training) has been in my personal collection since returning to Earth.” Highlighted by Scott’s Galilean hammer-feather experiment and the initial employment of the lunar rover vehicle, the Apollo 15 mission, the first of the three ‘J missions,’ proved a marked and record-breaking success, setting a new benchmark for all future Apollo missions. Augmented by the strength of Scott’s fascinating provenance letter, this training star chart exists as an uncommon celestial navigation resource used over the span of several months of rigorous training. Stemming from the personal collection of the Apollo 15 commander, this chart was an integral learning tool and backup plan for one of NASA’s most complex and informative endeavors. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

Massive five-foot long photomap of the Apollo 15 landing site 6519. Dave Scott Oversized Signed Lunar Map. Enormous of-

ficial NASA first edition lunar map, 58.5 x 41.25, labeled in a box in the lower right, “Lunar Uncontrolled Photomap, Rima Hadley, 1st Edition November 1971, Scale 1:25,000,” signed in blue felt tip, “Dave Scott, Apollo 15 CDR.” Rolled and in fine condition. This was one of the largest maps made during the Apollo program and shows the two large mountains of Hadley Delta and Mount Hadley, and the long valley of Rima Hadley. This was the area of the Apollo 15 LM landing site, ALSEP experiment site, and the crew’s excursions on the lunar rover. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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6520. Dave Scott’s Astronaut Turtle Pen. Dave Scott’s metal-bodied AG7 Fisher turtle space pen, measuring 5˝ long, with patriotic stripes on lower portion of short cylinder. Housed in its original case. In very good to fine condition, with total disintegration to green case padding. Accompanied by a signed certificate of authenticity from Dave Scott indicating that the pen originates from his personal collection, dated April 24, 2005. Starting Bid $200

6521. Apollo 15 Signed Photograph. Official color 10 x 8 NASA lithograph of the Apollo 15 crew posing in their white spacesuits against a lunar backdrop, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Helen, Our best wishes, Jim Irwin,” “Dave Scott,” and “Al Worden.”

In fine condition, with pin holes to three corners. A very nice example of the fourth crew to land on the moon. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6522. Al Worden’s Apollo 15 Signed Insurance Cover. Apollo 15 ‘Type 1’ insur-

6523. Apollo 15 Signed Cover. Polish commemorative cover, 6.25 x 4.5, with a cachet honoring the landing site of the Apollo 15 mission, signed in black felt tip by Dave Scott, Al Worden, and Jim Irwin. In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

ance cover, 6.5 x 3.5, with a cachet of the Apollo 15 mission insignia, and bearing a July 26, 1971, Kennedy Space Center postmark, signed in black felt tip by Dave Scott, Al Worden, and Jim Irwin. Also signed inside the flap, “From my personal collection, Al Worden, Apollo 15 CMP,” and initialed above “#455 AMW.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a signed letter of authenticity from Worden which states, “I hereby certify that the commemorative postal cover number 455…was an Apollo 15 insurance cover. It has been in my possession since the flight in 1971.” From the collection of aerospace specialist, Ken Havekotte. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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6524. Dave Scott and Al Worden Signed Guidebook. Official NASA book-

let entitled ‘On the Moon with Apollo 15: A Guidebook to Hadley Rille and the Apennine Mountains,’ published in June 1971, 46 pages, 8 x 10.25, signed on the front cover in black felt tip, “Dave Scott, Apollo 15 CDR” and “Al Worden, Apollo 15 CMP.” In fine condition. Accompanied by an original 16 x 12 NASA mailing envelope for an Apollo 15 lithograph set, which may have at one time held this guidebook. The Leslie Cantwell Collection. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6527. Apollo 15 Signed Photograph. Official color 10 x 6525. Apollo 15 Final Flight Plan. Apol-

lo 15 flight plan manual entitled “AS-510/CSM112/LM-10, Final Flight Plan,” containing the revisions of sections three and five, 435 pages, 8 x 10.5, July 13, 1971. Contained within a three-ring binder. In fine condition, with tiny tears to a couple binding holes of the front cover.

Starting Bid $200

8 NASA lithograph of the Apollo 15 crew posing with the lunar rover, affixed to its original 13.5 x 10.75 mount, signed and inscribed on the mount in blue felt tip, “To Peg and Al Bishop, with best personal regard, from Apollo 15, Dave Scott,” “Jim Irwin,” and “Al Worden.” In fine condition. Al Bishop was an aerospace public relations specialist at NASA whose specially designed cachet of ‘Bishop’ insurance covers, printed specifically for the crew, their families and friends, have become prized collectables amongst the space and philatelic communities.

From the collection of aerospace specialist Ken Havekotte.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6526. Apollo 15 Collection of Four Charts. Collection of four original charts from the Lunar Topographic Orthophotomap Series, including one of the Apollo 15 landing area. All four measure 25.5˝ x 26.5˝ and are 1:250,000 in scale. Charts are titled “Hadley,” “Smithson,” “Lambert,” and “Neujmin.” Rolled and in fine condition, with scattered edge creases. Starting Bid $200

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6528. Apollo 15 Signed Photograph. Uncommon

official color 10 x 8 NASA heavy cardstock photo of Irwin saluting the American flag at the Apollo 15 landing site, signed in black felt tip, “Dave Scott, Apollo 15 CDR,” “Al Worden, Apollo 15 CMP,” and “Jim Irwin,” who has signed below a pre-printed sentiment. In fine condition. From the collection of aerospace specialist Ken Havekotte. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6530. Jim Irwin Signed Photograph. Official color semi-

glossy 9.75 x 8 red-numbered NASA photo of the lunar module and footprints on the moon’s surface, signed in black ink, “We left a Little Mess on the Moon, Jim Irwin, Apollo 15,” who has added a small crescent moon. Reverse bears collector’s ink notations indicating that the signature was obtained in July of 1987. In fine condition, with a small crease to lower left corner tip. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6531. Jim Irwin Signed Photograph.

Official color 10 x 8 NASA double-weight lithograph of Irwin saluting the American flag on the lunar surface, signed in black felt tip, “Jim Irwin,” with a printed sentiment above the signature. In fine condition, with trivial haloing to ink, mainly visible on reverse. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6532. Dave Scott Panoramic Signed Photograph. Impres-

6533. Dave Scott Signed Photograph. Color satin-finish

8 x 10 photo of Scott posing in his white spacesuit next to a lunar rover model and the American flag, signed in blue felt tip, “Dave Scott, 7th Man on the Moon, Apollo 15.”

In very fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6534. Dave Scott Signed Photograph.

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Scott saluting the American flag on the lunar surface, signed in blue felt tip, “7th Man on the Moon, Dave Scott, Apollo 15.”

In very fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

6535. Al Worden Oversized Signed Photograph. Stun-

ning color satin-finish 20 x 16 photo of the thumbnail Earth above a rolling lunar surface, signed in silver ink, “Crescent Earthrise photo taken on Apollo 15 ‘Endeavor’ during the 4th manned lunar landing, Al Worden. Apollo 15, 1971.”

In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

sive 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, “Man must explore and this is exploration at its greatest. Dave Scott, Apollo 15 CDR.” Rolled and in fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

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6536. Al Worden Signed Photograph and Film Frame. Two items: an official color 10 x 8 NASA litho

of the Apollo 15 CSM and SIM bay viewed from the lunar module during rendezvous, signed in black felt tip, “Launched first satellite from space while in lunar orbit—first deep space walk—39 minutes outside of spacecraft 197,000 miles from Earth! Al Worden, Apollo 15 CMP, Jul–Aug 1971”; and an original NASA 70 mm transparency of one 2 x 2 frame of film taken during the Apollo 15 mission, dated July 26, 1971, depicting a towering lunar mountain, mounted within a 5.5 x 8.75 cardboard viewing holder. Signed on the mount in black ink, “First deep space walk—197,000 miles from Earth! Al Worden, Apollo 15 CMP.” In overall fine condition. From the collection of aerospace specialist Ken Havekotte. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6537. Alan Bean Signed Giclee Print ‘Ceremony on the Plain at Hadley’.

Oversized color limited edition 27 x 21 giclee print entitled ‘Ceremony on the Plain at Hadley,’ numbered 64/150, signed in the lower border in black felt tip by Bean. Rolled and in fine condition, with a small tear to one corner. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Greenwich Workshop. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

6538. Apollo 15 Flown Pencil Mark.

A graphite pencil “X” made with a flown silver pencil carried on board the Apollo 15 mission. Mark is made on a 3.5 x 2 card, which reads, in part: “The affixed letter X…was made with a Silver Pencil (Serial Number SEB 12100081-301 S/N 1019), utilizing the original graphite that was carried on board the Apollo 15 mission.” In fine condition. Accompanied by two photocopied letters of authenticity from Irwin stating the pencil was carried to the moon. Starting Bid $200

6539. Jim Irwin’s Pilot Log Books. Two of Irwin’s

personal pilot log books. First measures 7.25 x 4.25, with Irwin’s flight logs beginning on December 20, 1958, and continuing through May 30, 1961, and then picking up again from March 22, 1972, to March 28, 1973. The book is nearly full and almost entirely filled out in Irwin’s hand, including his name, “Irwin, James B.,” on the first identification page, and signed at the bottom of five pages, “J. B. Irwin.” The logs include locations, trip times, plane types, and notes about what maneuvers were practiced. Among the planes Irwin identifies are a Cessna 172, Aeronca 7AC, T-34, Beechcraft Bonanza, and a T-38. The second book measures 8 x 4.25, with the logs starting on February 2, 1976, continuing through November 24, 1976. Irwin similarly signed the first page, “Jim Irwin,” as well as at the bottom of five pages, “Jim Irwin.” It is filled out with similar information, although only partially full. In overall fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Irwin’s son, James B. Irwin II. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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APOLLO 16 Flown Robbins from Apollo 16 Commander Young 6541. 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 “43” 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 silver Robbins Medal, serial number 43, 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 in such beautiful condition. Starting Bid $1000

Young’s scarce “Original Apollo 16 Insurance Cover, Pre-launch signed on obverse” 6542. John Young’s Apollo 16 Insurance Cover.

Very scarce 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, which boasts exemplary vintage examples of the astronauts’ signatures. Starting Bid $300

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One of a mere 15 flown into orbit by the A16 commander 6544. John Young’s Apollo 16 Flown Medallion. Flown charm featuring the Apollo 16 mission insignia, measuring approximately .75˝ in diameter, carried into orbit inside John Young’s Personal Preference Kit on Apollo 16. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity stating that the charm “is one of fifteen that comes from the personal collection of Apollo 16 Commander John Young, who took them sealed in a plastic pouch…onboard the Apollo 16 Command Module, Casper.”

Also includes a plastic case and engraved descriptive plaque, as well as an embroidered Apollo 16 patch with an affixed printed label on the reverse reading, “A special gift for you from Charlie Duke.” A rare and attractive flown piece. Starting Bid $200 Image larger than actual size

Duke’s Apollo 16 training-used LM Data Card book

6545. Charlie Duke’s Apollo 16 LM Updates Manual. Ring-bound Apollo 16 Basic LM Data Card Book used by Charlie Duke during

mission training, 32 pages plus cardstock covers, 8.5 x 10.5, December 16, 1971, signed on the title page in black felt tip, “Charlie Duke, LMP.” The manual consists of numerous sections related to the operation of the lunar module Orion, including: LM Activation, Abort/Ascent, LM Jettison, EVA Mission Rules Summary, Ascent and Descent Stage Curves, and Earth and Planet Unit Vectors. The front cardstock cover bears a felt tip notation, “LM Mockup Copy, Apollo 16.” In fine condition. On the overwhelming success of the Apollo 15 lunar module Falcon, the mission’s original data card book would later serve as the lead training manual for Duke and his Apollo 16 crew, amended at various points to suit any specific mission details. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $300

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Impressive aerospace fin signed by the Apollo 16 LMP

6546. Charlie Duke Signed Fin. Incredible trapezoidal fin manufactured by Hayes International Corporation, approximately 54 x 7 x 14.25, with faded black stenciling below maker logo, in part: “60C3650–1, S/N–270, PIN 3, S1B9—REV. F, E033.” Signed on the flat trailing edge in silver ink, “Charlie Duke, Apollo 16.” Interior girding at fin root bears a stamp and serial number, “60C30669–15, Process 20 Cont.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $300

6547. Apollo 16 Flown Fragment of 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 1.5 x 1.25. Encased in a cylindrical 2.75 x 3.25 piece of Lucite cut at an angle for display purposes, 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. Starting Bid $200

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6548. Apollo 16 Training Cue Card. Triangular double-sided

cue card used during Apollo 16 training, 5.5 x 4.75, dated December 13, 1971. Labeled on each side in black felt tip, “Qtrs 6,” the card bears headings for “Loss of Comm” and “AC Pwr.” Small swatches of Velcro affixed to both sides. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Uncommon photo of the Apollo 16 crew-designed mission insignia

6552. John Young Signed Photograph. Official color semi-

6549. Apollo 16 Signed Photograph. Scarce color 10 x 8 ‘red-

numbered’ NASA photo of the Apollo 16 mission insignia, signed in blue felt tip by John Young, Ken Mattingly, and Charlie Duke. In fine condition. A visually impressive photo signed by the first Apollo crew to land in the lunar highlands. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

glossy 10 x 8 red-numbered NASA photo of Young on the surface of the moon during his Apollo 16 mission, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Dian, Best Wishes, John Young.” Reverse bears purple NASA caption text and “A Kodak Paper” watermarks. In fine condition, with a small blemish to right of the background. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

Scarce fully signed red-numbered Apollo 16 6551. John Young Signed Photograph.

Uncommon color satin-finish 8 x 10 full-length photo of Young posing in his white spacesuit with the Apollo 16 emblem in the background, signed in black ink, “John Young, 9th man on the moon, Apollo 16 CDR.” In very fine condition. A youthful depiction of the Apollo 16 commander bearing a great mission-specific addition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6550. Apollo 16 Signed Photograph. Choice color satin-finish 10 x 8 red-numbered NASA press release photo of the crew in their white spacesuits, signed in black felt tip by John Young, Ken Mattingly, and Charlie Duke. In fine condition. A brilliant example of one of the rarer complete Apollo crew-signed photos. Starting Bid $200

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6555. Charlie Duke and John Young Signed Manual. Staple-

6553. John Young Signed Photograph. Exceptional color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Young saluting the American flag on the lunar surface, signed in silver ink, “The Descartes Highlands, John Young, Apollo 16 CDR.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6554. Ken Mattingly Signed Photograph. Color semi–

glossy 8 x 10 photo of Mattingly posing in his white spacesuit, his hands resting on a lunar globe, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition. Precertified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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, “John Young, Apollo 16 CDR” and “Charlie Duke, Apollo 16 LMP.” The plan provides a minute-by-minute timeline for the entire mission, from liftoff to splashdown, including all three moon walks. In fine condition, with the front cover detached. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6556. 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 the lower border 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 fine condition. An immersing, wide-frame portrayal of the lunar surface, further enhanced

by Duke’s wonderfully detailed inscription. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6557. Charlie Duke Collection of Six Signed Items. Six items: an official color 8 x 10 NASA photo of Duke posing in his white spacesuit, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip, “To Ken, with best wishes, Charlie Duke,” with reverse bearing purple NASA caption text and “A Kodak Paper” watermarks; a souvenir typescript of a prayer offered aboard the recovery ship USS Ticonderoga on April 27, 1972, on the occasion of the safe return of the Apollo 16 crew, signed in black felt tip, “Charlie Duke, Apollo 16 LMP”; a TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, undated, NASA letterhead, from the Apollo 16 crew to the KSC team thanking them for their continued dedication and support, signed below printed facsimile crew signatures in blue felt tip, “Charlie Duke”; a bright green Apollo 16 bumper sticker from January 1972, reading, “Make the Descartes scene with Apollo 16,” 9.74 x 4, signed in black felt tip, “Charlie Duke, Apollo 16 LMP”; a NASA-printed Apollo 16 manned flight awareness packet, 8.5 x 11, ten pages, signed on the front cover in black felt tip, “Charlie Duke, Apollo 16 LMP”; and a color 17 x 22 promotional poster for a VHS of the documentary Charlie Duke, Moonwalker, signed and inscribed in the lower left in black felt tip, “To Robert, Aim high, Charlie Duke.” In overall fine condition, with haloing to the signature on the poster. From the collection of aerospace specialist Ken Havekotte. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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“My life changed forever as I found myself riding Wernher Von Braun’s magnificent rocket into the heavens” 6558. Charlie Duke Handwritten Reflection. Lengthy souvenir autograph manu-

script signed “Charles M. Duke, Jr.,” one page, 8.5 x 11, April 1999, entitled “Reflections of a Lunar Voyager.” In part: “In April, 1972, my life changed forever as I found myself riding Wernher Von Braun’s magnificent rocket into the heavens aboard Apollo 16, mankind’s fifth successful lunar landing mission. On April 20th, John Young and I landed our lunar module ‘Orion’ on the moon’s dusty soil! Several hours later, I emerged to become only the 10th human being in history to ever stand on another world!…The epic voyages of Apollo marked a turning point in human history, when mankind first lifted off from our earthly island home, and began our long journey to the stars!” In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6559. Charlie Duke Pair of Signed Photographs. Two

photos: a color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Duke saluting the American flag on the lunar surface, signed in silver ink, “Location location location, Charlie Duke, Apollo 16”; and a color semi-glossy 8 x 10 photo of Duke posing in his white spacesuit, signed in blue felt tip, “Charlie Duke, Apollo 16 LMP.” In overall fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6560. Charlie Duke Signed Photograph. Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Duke saluting the American flag on the lunar surface, signed in silver ink, “Charlie Duke, 10th Man to Walk on the Moon, Apollo 16.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6561. Apollo 16 Sample Badges. Set of twelve laminated

Apollo 16 badges, each 2.5 x 3.75, stamped on the front or reverse, “Sample.” The various test badges include passes designated for guests, press, medical, astronauts, and flight crew. In overall fine condition. It is likely the samples were used by the guards at the security gate at KSC to verify badge type. Starting Bid $200

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6562. Charlie Duke Signed Panoramic Photo. Color satin-finish 40.5 x 10 panoramic photo of the Apollo 16 landing site, showing the lunar module Orion and the lunar rover with Mount Stone in the background, signed in silver ink, “Charlie Duke, Apollo 16 LMP.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6563. Charlie Duke Signed Photograph and Film Frame. Two items:

an official color 10 x 8 NASA litho of lunar module pilot Charlie Duke collecting samples from the moon’s surface, signed in black felt tip, “April 1972, Collecting lunar surface samples, Charles M. Duke, Jr., Apollo 16 LMP, 10th moonwalker”; and an original NASA 70 mm transparency of one 2 x 2 frame of film taken during the Apollo 16 mission, dated April 16–27, 1972, depicting the front of the lunar rover, mounted within a 5.5 x 8.75 cardboard viewing holder. Signed on the mount in black felt tip, “Charlie Duke, Apollo 16 LMP, 10th moonwalker.” The transparency is listed as frame number “AS16-116-18709” from flight “First Lunar Highland Landing.” In overall fine condition. From the collection of aerospace specialist Ken Havekotte. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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APOLLO 17

Cernan’s A7L lunar boot

6564. Gene Cernan’s A7L Training Boot. Gene Cernan’s training-worn A7L spacesuit lunar boot manufactured by the International Latex Corporation. This complete boot for the right foot measures 14˝ long, 6˝ wide, and 8˝ tall. Boot features a Beta cloth-covered upper shell and liner, with a light blue silicone rubber sole with half-inch wide horizontal treads.

This early training design has a Beta cloth tag sewn inside the upper portion of the tongue which reads, “E. Cernan.” An ILC tag is sewn onto the rear donning loop and reads, “Part No. A7L-106015-05/Size OLGE/Serial No. 007/Code: 74897/ILC Industries Inc.” In fine condition, with some expected scattered light wear and soiling.

The boot is constructed in three stages utilizing insulation, a liner, and a protective outer shell. The liner is Teflon-coated Beta cloth with the insulation made from 12 layers of aluminized Kapton film separated by 12 layers of Beta Marquisette. The sole is made from two additional layers of Beta felt interlaced between the uppermost film and the spacer layers.

The outer shell is comprised of a silicone rubber soul sewn to a laminated structure made up of four layers of two-ply Beta Marquisette. As stated, this is an early version of the boot; the final moon-worn boots were made with a metal-woven fabric (Chrome R) on the upper portion and back of the boot.

Designed to fit over the astronaut’s thermal meteoroid and spacesuit boots during EVAs on the lunar surface, these boots provided additional thermal and abrasion protection from the lunar environment, and better traction on the surface. Cernan’s moon-worn boots, along with the rest of his space suit are housed in the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC. Sporting the very familiar tread seen in countless photos of footprints left on the lunar surface, such recognizable and identified astronaut-used items are very scarce and seldom offered to the public. Starting Bid $2500

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A quartet of flown items, gifted to Vice President Agnew

6565. Apollo 17 Flown Display. Remarkable display of four items flown aboard the Apollo 17 CM, including: a 5.75 x 4 American flag, a 5.75 x 4 state flag of Maryland, a .75˝ in diameter lunar pin, and a 4˝ in diameter embroidered Apollo 17 mission patch. All are affixed to an original felt presentation mat with a central plaque, reading, “These symbols of our nation’s heritage and traditions were flown to the valley of Taurus–Littrow, December 1972.” In original lightweight wood NASA frame with an affixed presentation plate, “Presented to Vice President Spiro T. Agnew, with sincere appreciation from the crew of Apollo XVII, March 1973,” and an official NASA sticker affixed to reverse of frame.

Also includes a TLS from Gene Cernan signed “Gene,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, June 20, 1980. Addressed to Agnew, in full: “Thank you for sending me a copy of ‘Go Quietly—Or Else.’ It came just a couple days after I last talked with you and the day before I left for Cairo. The timing was great because I was almost able to finish it in its entirety on the trip. Doesn’t say much for my traveling social life does it? I found the book most enlightening even to the extent of getting pretty upset over the history of events that took place. You said to me once many years ago that ‘someday I would better understand.’ As a person who knew you then I can say I do better understand, but as a friend, then and now, I say that although I appreciated your explanation, it was not necessary. My love to Judy.” Cernan adds a brief postscript, “Tried to call Thursday with no success—I was told that Leeward met their obligation.” In fine condition. Originates from the personal estate of Spiro Agnew.

Agnew enthusiastically supported President Johnson’s development of the American space program and was himself appointed as chairman of the Space Task Group by Nixon in February of 1969, a position that charged Agnew with plotting the course of the post-Apollo program.

Augmented furthermore by the close association of Agnew and Cernan, the last man to walk on the moon, this is an unprecedented collection of flown items from the final Apollo mission. Starting Bid $1000

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Cernan-certified quintet of lunar flown cue cards

6566. Gene Cernan’s Collection of Five Apollo 17 Flown Cue Cards. Collection of five flown single-sided Command Module cue

cards carried into lunar orbit on Apollo 17, measuring between 5.5 x 3.25 to 2.5 x 8.5, each stamped on the reverse with flight certification, “Flown to lunar orbit aboard the Apollo 17 CM ‘America,’” and signed in blue ink, “Gene Cernan.” One card is boldly headed “CDR Boost/ Aborts.” In overall fine condition. A spectacular set of flown artifacts from the last man on the moon. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $1000

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The highest graded A17 flown Robbins ever offered

6567. Dave Scott’s Apollo 17 Flown Robbins Medal. Dave Scott’s flown Apollo 17 Robbins medal, approximately 1.25˝ in diameter, with a raised design on the face featuring the mission insignia. The reverse is encircled with raised text, “America–Challenger, Apollo XVII, The Beginning,” and is engraved with the launch date of December 6, 1972, the moon landing date of December 11, 1972, and the reentry date of December 19, 1972. The medal is serial numbered “15” on the rim, and encapsulated in a plastic NGC holder and graded MS67, noting that it originates from the collection of David R. Scott. Condition is mint state. Accompanied by a signed letter of provenance from Scott stating, in part, “I hereby certify that the Apollo 17 silver medallion ‘15’ included with this letter is from my personal collection and was flown aboard Apollo 17…the eleventh and final manned mission in the United States Apollo space program…Prior to the mission, 300 medallions were struck by Robbins, however due to weight limitations, only 80 medallions were flown. Serial numbers for these 80 medallions were engraved on the rims after the mission…I specifically requested the Apollo 17 number ‘15’ included with this letter.” One of the most sought-after and difficult-to-obtain of all the Apollo flown medals, this example is further enhanced by its grade of MS67, the highest rating ever assigned. Starting Bid $10000

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Lunar orbit flown “No Go” cue card 6569. Gene Ceran Apollo 17 Flown Cue Card. Flown single-

sided Command Module cue card from the Apollo 17 mission, 5.75 x 4.75, stamped on the reverse with flight certification, “Flown to lunar orbit aboard the Apollo 17 CM ‘America,’” and signed in blue ink, “Gene Cernan.” The cue card is headed “CIRC Limits” and lists several commands, followed by three columns of “No Go” malfunctions that would prevent the astronauts from proceeding with the scheduled ‘circularization burn.’ In fine condition. The circularization burn (CIRC) occurred while the Command Module and Lunar Module were connected, and as the latter prepared for its descent to the lunar surface. The purpose was to get into a circular orbit around the moon to ensure an easier rendezvous after the astronauts finished their surface operations. An exceptional astronaut-certified piece from this historic final Apollo mission. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $300

Flown to the moon onboard ‘America’ 6570. Apollo 17 Flown Beta Cloth Patch.

Flown 7 x 7 swatch of Beta cloth carried into lunar orbit on board the Apollo 17 mission, featuring a 3.5˝ diameter Apollo 17 mission emblem in the center, signed and flight-certified in black felt tip, “Flown aboard ‘America,’ Gene Cernan, Apollo XVII—CDR.” Handsomely matted (so that 6 x 6 of the Beta cloth is visible) and framed with a small medallion and plaque to an overall size of 11.75 x 15. In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $300

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Bean’s personally-owned Apollo 17 medallion

6571. Alan Bean’s Apollo 17 Unflown Robbins Medal. Unflown sterling silver Apollo 17 Robbins medal, approximately

1.25˝ in diameter, with a raised design of the Apollo 17 mission insignia on the face and engraved on the reverse with the launch date of December 6, 1972, moon landing date of December 11, 1972, and return date of December 19, 1972. The medal is serial numbered “263” and includes its original matching case. Condition is mint state. Accompanied by a lengthy handwritten letter of provenance from Bean, in part: “I hereby certify that this Apollo 17 silver Robbins medal, serial number 263, which was not flown in space, was given to me by the crew after their return to earth in December of 1972.” Starting Bid $200

6572. Apollo 17 Signed Photograph. Vintage official color satinfinish 10 x 8 NASA double-weight photo of the Apollo 17 prime crew posing outdoors on the LRV, signed in black felt tip, “Ron Evans,” and in blue felt tip, “Harrison H. Schmitt” and “Gene Cernan.” Reverse bears purple NASA caption text and “A Kodak Paper” watermarks. In fine condition.

An exceptional example given its cast of bold, uninscribed signatures and superior quality. From the collection of aerospace specialist Ken Havekotte. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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6573. Gene Cernan Signed Photograph. Color satin-

finish 8 x 10 photo of Cernan posing in his white spacesuit, signed in blue felt tip, “Gene Cernan, Last Man on the Moon, Apollo XVII.” In fine condition. Precertified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6576. Gene Cernan Oversized Signed Photograph. Color glossy 14 x 10.75 photo of a Saturn rocket hitching a ride with its launch tower, signed in blue felt tip, “Apollo XVII Rollout, Gene Cernan, Apollo XVII—CDR.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6577. Gene Cernan Oversized Signed Photograph.

6574. Gene Cernan Signed Photograph. Color semi-glossy 10 x 8 photo of Cernan saluting the American flag on the lunar surface, signed in blue felt tip, “Gene Cernan, Last Man on the Moon, Apollo XVII.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

6575. Gene Cernan Signed Photograph.

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Cernan driving the lunar rover on the surface of the moon, signed in gold ink, “Gene Cernan, Apollo XVII.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

Wondrous color satin-finish 20 x 16 photo of the lunar rover and an exploring astronaut on each side of a massive lunar boulder, signed in gold ink, “Gene Cernan, Commander Apollo XVII, Dec. 13, 1972.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6578. Gene Cernan Oversized Signed Photograph. Color

satin-finish 19.75 x 16 photo of Cernan saluting and holding the American flag on the surface of the moon, signed in black felt tip, “‘America’s challenge has forged man’s destiny of tomorrow,’ Gene Cernan, Apollo XVII, Commander, Dec 1972.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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6579. Gene Cernan Oversized Signed Photograph. Excel-

lent color satin-finish 20 x 16 photo of Cernan seated in the lunar rover on the moon’s surface, signed in black felt tip, “Ready to explore… the treasures of Taurus Littrow for three days of great lunar exploration—Gene Cernan, Apollo XVII CDR, ‘Last man on the moon.’” In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6580. Gene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt Signed Photograph. Official

color 10 x 8 NASA lithograph of the Apollo 17 crew posing with the lunar rover, the launch tower looming in the background, signed in black felt tip, “Harrison H. Schmitt, Apollo 17,” and in black ink, “Gene Cernan.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6581. Gene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt Signed Photograph. Official glossy 10 x 8 NASA photo of the Apollo 17 spacecraft

landing in the Pacific Ocean, signed in black felt tip, “Gene Cernan, Apollo XVII, Splash Down” and “Harrison Schmitt.” In fine condition.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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6582. Harrison Schmitt Signed Photograph. Official

color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of Schmitt posing in his white spacesuit, signed in black felt tip, “Jack Schmitt.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

6583. Harrison Schmitt Signed Photograph. Color

satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Schmitt standing next to a huge lunar boulder during an EVA, signed in silver ink, “Harrison H. Schmitt, Apollo 17.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Novaspace. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

6584. Gene Cernan Signed Book. Signed book: The Last Man on the Moon. Collector’s edition. Norwalk, CT: Easton Press, 1999. Leather-bound hardcover, 6.25 x 9.25, 356 pages.

Signed on the colophon in blue ink by Cernan. In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6585. Gene Cernan Signed Manual.

Staple-bound Apollo 17 flight plan manual, entitled “Apollo 17 Final Flight Plan,” 596 pages, 8 x 10.5, October 23, 1972, signed on the front cover in black ballpoint, “Gene Cernan, Apollo XVII Commander.” The manual is comprised of six sections: flight plan notes, charts & tables, Earth orbit phase, consumables analysis, summary timeline, and alternate mission summaries. In very good condition, with the front cover and first page detached.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

6586. Apollo 17 Fragment of Flown CM Outer Skin. Two

small flown swatches from the silver-colored outer skin of the Apollo 17 Command Module America, both .25 x .5, encased in a cylindrical 2.25 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.’

Starting Bid $200

6587. Apollo 17 Training Cue Card. Double-sided cue card

used during training for the Apollo 17 mission, 5.5 x 9, dated June 14, 1972. The card is headed “PNL 229 cb Functions” on both sides, with each side featuring three columns designated for “PNL 229 cb,” “PNL 8 cb’s,” and “Loss: Reconfigure.” Reverse side bears a small swatch of affixed Velcro, and an ink notation in the upper right corner, “CMS, 7A.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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APOLLO-SOYUZ 6590. ApolloSoyuz Signed Photograph.

Official color semi-glossy 10 x 8 red–numbered NASA photo of artist Robert McCall’s stunning painting of the moment of docking between the Apollo and Soyuz spacecrafts, signed in black ink by the entire ASTP crew: Deke Slayton, Vance Brand, Tom Stafford, Alexei Leonov, and Valeri Kubasov. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

6591. Apollo–Soyuz Pair of Signed Prints. Identical pair

of limited edition color 35 x 25 prints of a painting by George Bishop entitled ‘Apollo/Soyuz,’ depicting the moment the Apollo astronauts and Soyuz cosmonauts successfully docked spacecrafts on July 17, 1975, numbered 140/200 and 146/200, both signed in the lower blue border in pencil

by Tom Stafford, Deke Slayton, Alexei Leonov, and Valeri Kubasov.

Rolled and in overall fine condition, with some scattered creasing to one. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6593. Apollo-Soyuz Flown Table Medal. Scarce 1975 table medal commemorating the docking of Apollo and Soyuz spacecraft on July 17, 1975. The medal measures 2.25˝ in diameter, with a raised depiction of the moment of docking on the front, and the ASTP mission start date on the reverse. Housed in its original box with printed text in Cyrillic, “Star City,” an area in Moscow Oblast, Russia, and home-base to the Yuri Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center. In fine condition. A unique commemoration, part of the medal was brought to Space by the Russians and the other part by the Americans—it was then fully assembled in Space. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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6592. Apollo-Soyuz Pair of Signed Covers. Two covers: a

commemorative cover with a cachet honoring the docking of the Apollo and Soyuz spacecraft, 6.25 x 4.5, signed in black felt tip by Alexei Leonov and in orange felt tip by Valeri Kubasov; and a mailing envelope bearing launch and landing date postmarks, 6.5 x 3.5, signed in ballpoint

by Tom Stafford and Vance Brand, and in black ink by Deke Slayton. In overall fine condition, with some brushing to Slayton’s surname. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

6594. Apollo-Soyuz Flown Fragment of CM Heat Shield.

Limited edition flown fragments from the Apollo–Soyuz command module ablative heat shield which flew in space from July 15–24, 1975, grouping measures approximately .75 x .25, encased in a cylindrical 2.5 x 3.25 block of Lucite cut at an angle for display purposes, with an ASTP logo and a certificate of authenticity at the bottom, numbered 158/200, and signed in black ballpoint by Apollo crew CMP Vance Brand. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

SKYLAB 6595. Skylab Signed Photograph. Official

color 10 x 8 NASA lithograph of the Skylab space station and the various prime crew members of the program’s three manned missions, signed in black felt tip by Charles Conrad, Joe Kerwin, Paul Weitz, Alan Bean, Owen Garriott, Jack Lousma, Bill Pogue, Ed Gibson, and Jerry Carr.

In fine condition, with trivial rubbing to upper left corner. The Leon Ford Collection. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

Complete crews of the first American space station

6596. Skylab 2 Signed Beta Patch. A 9 x 9

swatch of Beta cloth bearing a 3.5˝ diameter Skylab mission insignia in the center, signed in black ink by Charles Conrad, Joe Kerwin, and Paul Weitz.

In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $250

6598. Skylab 2, 3, and 4 Signed Mission Letter. Typed mission summary, one page, 8.5 x 11, NASA letterhead, signed at the conclusion by all nine members of the three Skylab crews, including: Charles Conrad, Paul J. Weitz, Joe Kerwin, Alan Bean, Jack R. Lousma, Owen K. Garriott, Jerry Carr, Bill Pogue, and Ed Gibson. In part: “Skylab represented the United States’ first space station. Its purpose was threefold: to determine man’s capability to withstand long periods of weightlessness; to test the adaptability of other living creatures to the space environment; and to better understand life itself.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

6597. Skylab 2 Unflown Robbins Medal. Unflown Skylab 2 Robbins medal, 1.5˝ in diameter, with a raised design on the face featuring the mission insignia. The reverse is engraved with the Skylab launch date of May 14, 1973, crew launch date of May 25, 1973, and crew return date of June 22, 1973. The medal is serial numbered “67” on the edge.

Condition is normal. The Leon Ford Collection. Starting Bid $200

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Skylab 2 crew during training, pictured left to right: Kerwin, Conrad, and Weitz

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Commander Conrad prepares to save the space station “My Skylab Trng Suit” 6599. Skylab 2: Charles Conrad’s Training Suit. Charles Conrad’s mustard-color flight suit used during training for Skylab 2, signed on the chest in black felt tip, “My Skylab Trng Suit, Charles Conrad, Jr., Cdr. Skylab I.” The suit bears the Skylab mission patch on the right sleeve, NASA ‘meatball’ logo patch on the right breast, and Conrad’s Velcro name patch on the left, “Charles Conrad, NASA-JSC.” The Kings Point manufacturer’s tag is sewn into the collar area, with a small identification tag below, “Charles Conrad, Jr.” In fine condition, with expected wear from use. After orbiting Earth on two separate Gemini missions and walking on the lunar surface on Apollo 12, Conrad’s last mission was as Commander of Skylab 2—the first manned flight of NASA’s newly established space station program.

Conrad and his crew spent nearly a month in space while repairing the severe damage the Skylab space station suffered at launch. The mission was a success, and Conrad later received the Congressional Space Medal of Honor from President Jimmy Carter for his efforts in salvaging the critically malfunctioning station. As a personally certified flight suit used during Conrad’s training for this important mission, this is an excellent post-Apollo item from the accomplished astronaut. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $2500

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Weitz’s crystal-clear oversized crew portrait

6600. Skylab 2 Oversized Signed Photograph. Color

satin-finish 9.5 x 7 photo of the Skylab 2 crew posing in their white spacesuits in front of the launch tower, affixed to its original 14 x 11 mount, signed and inscribed on the mount in black ink, “To Chuck Graham, with best wishes, Charles Conrad, Jr.,” “Joe Kerwin,” and “Paul Weitz.” Upper left corner of photo bears an affixed Skylab 2 insignia sticker. In fine condition. From the collection of aerospace specialist Ken Havekotte. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6601. Skylab 3 Signed Beta Patch. A 9 x 9

swatch of Beta cloth bearing a 3. 5˝ d i a m e t e r Skylab mission insignia in the center, signed in black ink by Alan Bean, Owen Garriott, and Jack Lousma. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from the Association of Space Explorers, noting that the crew-signed patch originated from Garriott’s personal collection. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $250

6602. Skylab 2: Paul Weitz’s Signed Beta Cloth Patch. A 9 x 9

swatch of Beta cloth bearing a 3.5˝ diameter Skylab I (SL–2) mission insignia in the center, signed in black felt tip, “From my personal collection, Paul Weitz, Pilot, Skylab I.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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6603. Skylab 2: Paul Weitz’s Oversized Signed Photograph. Choice color semi-glossy 14 x 11 photo of the Skylab crew

in their orange flight suits, affixed to its original 20 x 16 mount, signed in black felt tip by Joe Kerwin, Charles Conrad, and Paul Weitz. Also signed on the reverse in blue felt tip, “From my personal collection, Paul Weitz.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6604. Skylab 2: Paul Weitz’s Pair of Training-Used Message Book Sheets. Pair of

message book sheets used by Paul Weitz during training for Skylab 2, both measure 3 x 9, dated November 22, 1972. The first sheet, headed “FDF Stowage,” lists numerous books, charts, and maps to be entered into storage; the second sheet, double-sided, headed at the top, “Sleep C/L,” features pre-sleep and post-sleep times for each of the three crewmen. Both sheets are signed in blue felt tip, “Paul Weitz, Pilot Skylab I, used in training.” In overall fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6605. Skylab 3 Flown Flag Oversized Presentation. Flown American flag carried aboard the Apollo CSM-117 to the Skylab space station, 5.75 x 4, affixed to a 20 x 16 presentation mount bearing an affixed photo of the space station, a Skylab II beta patch, and a small plaque, reading, in full: “This flag was flown aboard the Skylab Space Station for 858 revolutions of our Earth totaling 24.4 million miles, 28 July—25 September 1973.” Signed and inscribed on the mount in black ink, “To the people of the state of Rhode Island—In appreciation for their contribution in making the dream of a manned Earth orbiting space station a reality, Alan L. Bean, 30 Jan. ‘74,” “Owen K. Garriott,” and “Jack Lousma.” In fine condition. From the collection of aerospace specialist Ken Havekotte. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

6606. Skylab 3 Oversized Signed Photograph. Color semi–

glossy 9.5 x 7.5 photo of the Skylab 3 crew posing in their orange flight suits, affixed to its original 14 x 11 mount, signed and inscribed on the mount in black ink, “To Dora—Thanks, Alan L. Bean,” “Owen Garriott,” and “Jack Lousma.” Lower right corner bears an affixed Skylab II insignia sticker. In fine condition, with a light block of toning. From the collection of aerospace specialist Ken Havekotte.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6608. Skylab 4 Signed Beta Cloth Patch. A

6607. Skylab 3 Signed Cover. Commemorative cover with a

‘Colorano’ silk cachet honoring Project Skylab’s unscheduled spacewalk on September 22, 1973, signed in black ink by Alan Bean and Jack Lousma, and in black ballpoint by Owen Garriott. In fine condition.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

9 x 8.25 swatch of Beta cloth bearing a 3.5˝ diameter Skylab mission insignia in the center, signed in black ink by Jerry Carr, Bill Pogue, and Ed Gibson. In fine condition. Precertified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $250

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“Attached to my shoes and used every day by me on Skylab II”

6609. Skylab 3: Jack Lousma’s Flown Shoe Cleats. Pair of triangular metal shoes cleats used by Lousma during the SL-3 Skylab mission, measuring approximately 3 x 3, each signed and flight-certified on the bottom in black felt tip, “Flown Skylab II, Jack Lousma.” The blue cleat, designed for the left foot, is labeled “P/N: BW-2091-003, S/N: 025,” and the red cleat, designed for the right foot, is labeled “P/N: BW2091-004, S/N: 025.” In overall fine condition. Accompanied by a signed letter of provenance from Lousma, in part: “I hereby certify that the pair of accompanying metal Triangle Shoe Cleats…are the pair that were attached to my shoes and used every day by me on Skylab II (SL-3), July 28–September 25, 1973. The triangles fit the grid work of the floor, ceiling, and work station platforms on the interior of the Skylab Space Station.

The triangle shoe cleats were inserted into the triangle grid and the heels were rotated outboard to lock the cleats to the grid for body stabilization.

Rotating heels inboard freed the cleats from the grid. These cleats are from my personal collection and have been in my possession since the mission.” Also includes an official color 10 x 8 NASA lithograph signed in black felt tip by Lousma, “Jack Lousma, Pilot, Skylab II,” who also draws arrows to the cleats which can be seen on his feet, labeling them, “Red & Blue Triangle Cleats.” A superb flown and certified pair of essential items used every day, further enhanced by photographic evidence.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $300

6610. Skylab 2 and 4 Pair of Items. Two items: a launch day

postal cover with a stamped cachet honoring the Skylab–2 mission and crew, postmarked Cape Canaveral, Florida, May 25, 1973, signed in blue ballpoint, “Joe Kerwin,” and in black ballpoint, “Charles Conrad, Jr.,” and “Paul Weitz”; and an official glossy 10 x 8 NASA photo of the Skylab space station floating above Earth, signed in black felt tip by the crew of Skylab 4: “Ed Gibson,” “Bill Pogue,” and “Jerry Carr.” Reverse bears an affixed photo caption, dated February 27, 1974. In overall fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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6611. Skylab 4: Bill Pogue’s Flown Business Card. Bill Pogue’s flown business card bearing the Skylab 4 mission insignia, measuring 3.5 x 2 closed, signed and flight-certified on the reverse in black ink, “Carried aboard Skylab in my sunglass case, Bill Pogue, Pilot Skylab 4, 16 Nov ‘73—8 Feb ‘74.” Card opens to reveal printed information concerning the design of the Skylab 4 patch. Reverse of the card bears a NASA/WRP stamp, with Pogue adding his initials below in black ballpoint, “Flown, WP.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Skylab flown Garland space pencil 6612. Skylab 4: Bill Pogue’s Flown Mechanical Garland Pencil. Flown metal-

bodied Garland mechanical pencil carried into space on the final manned Skylab mission, measuring 5˝ long, etched with the NASA part number “SEB 1210081-301, S/N 1254.” A small swatch of Velcro is affixed to the top. In fine condition. Accompanied by a copy of a certification by Pogue identifying this pencil as flown, “1254,” and a COA from the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation additionally confirming its flown status and donation by Pogue. A highly coveted and less commonly seen example of a flown space pencil. Starting Bid $300

6613. Skylab 4: Bill Pogue’s Flown Tape Swatch. Segment

of gray tape flown aboard the Sklylab Space Station, measuring 1.75 x 1.25, and affixed to a signed certificate of authenticity from Skylab 4 pilot Bill Pogue, in full: “This gray tape was flown during the duration of the Skylab Space Station and was used to seal the food overcans. Each overcan was approximately 15˝ long and contained about ten flip–top cans. The Astronauts would save the tape and use it for a variety of other jobs aboard Skylab. This piece of gray tape is from my personal collection, was in space from May 14, 1973 to February 8, 1974 and flew over 100 million miles.” In fine condition. Accompanied by two early variations of the embroidered Skylab patch, one measuring 4.5 x 2, the other 7.25 x 3.75. Starting Bid $200

6614. Skylab Experiment Beta Cloth Film Bag. Beta

cloth bag with three film canisters inside, measuring approximately 10 x 4 x 4, with a tag on the top labeled, “S190 Experiment, A6 Return,” and a tag inside labeled, “R56-786529, M/U28 116, Non-Flight Hardware.” The three film canisters inside are constructed of gray metal and bear labels “W-3,” “X-5,” and “Y-3.” In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

6615. Skylab Flown Fragment of Oxygen Supply Tank. Flown fragment of a

Skylab oxygen supply tank recovered in Western Australia after the space station’s fiery reentry in 1979, approximately 1.5 x 1.5, encased in a pyramidal 3.5 x 4 x 3.5 block of Lucite with a Skylab emblem at the bottom.

In fine condition. Accompanied by its original Skylab display box.

Starting Bid $200

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Commander Young’s pristine “5F” Robbins medal from his inaugural STS flight 6616. John Young’s Flown STS-1 Robbins Medal. John Young’s

flown STS-1 Robbins medal, approximately 1.5˝ in diameter, with a raised design on the face featuring the mission insignia. The reverse is encircled by the names of the astronauts, John Young and Bob Crippen, and is engraved with the launch date of April 12, 1981, and landing date of April 14, 1981. The medal is serial numbered “5F” on the rim, and encapsulated in a plastic NGC holder and graded MS68, and noting that it originates from the collection of John W. Young. Condition is mint state. Accompanied by a 2014 letter of authenticity from STS–1 Commander John Young, which reads: “I hereby certify that STS 1 silver Robbins Medal, serial number 5, was flown with me aboard Columbia April 12-14, 1981. It has been a part of my personal collection since the mission.” An immensely sought-after, low numbered Robbins medal from the historic first Shuttle mission—one of only 111 total flown examples—and direct from the mission’s commander himself. Starting Bid $500

6617. STS–3 Unflown Robbins Medal. Unflown sterling silver STS-3 Robbins medal, approximately 1.5˝ in diameter, with a raised design on the face featuring the mission insignia. The reverse is encircled by the names of the astronauts, “Jack R. Lousma” and “Charles G. Fullerton,” and is engraved with the launch date of March 22, 1982, and landing date of March 30, 1982. The medal is serial numbered “152” on the rim, and is accompanied by its original matching case.

Condition is mint state. Starting Bid $200

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6618.

STS–4 Unflown Robbins Medal.

Unflown sterling silver STS-4 Robbins medal, 2 x 1.25, with a raised design on the face featuring the mission insignia. The reverse is encircled by the names of the astronauts, “Thomas K. Mattingly, II” and “Henry W. Hartsfield, Jr.,” and is engraved with the launch date of June 27, 1982, and landing date of July 4, 1982. The medal is serial numbered “103” on the rim, and is accompanied by its original matching case. Condition is mint state. Starting Bid $200

6619. STS–5 Unflown Robbins Medal. Unflown sterling silver STS-5 Robbins medal, approximately 1.5˝ in diameter, with a raised design on the face featuring the mission insignia. The reverse is encircled by the names of the astronauts, and is engraved with the launch date of November 11, 1982, and landing date of November 16, 1982. The medal is serial numbered “65” on the rim, and is accompanied by its original matching case. Condition is mint state. Starting Bid $200

6620. STS–6 Unflown Robbins Medal. Unflown

sterling silver STS-6 Robbins medal, 1.75 x 1.5, with a raised design on the face featuring the mission insignia.

The reverse is encircled by the names of the astronauts, and is engraved with the launch date of April 4, 1983, and landing date of April 9, 1983. The medal is serial numbered “198” on the rim, and is accompanied by its original matching case. Condition is mint state. Starting Bid $200

6621. STS–8 Unflown Robbins Medal. Unflown sterling silver STS-8 Robbins medal, 1.5˝ in diameter, with a raised design on the face featuring the mission insignia. The reverse is encircled by the names of the astronauts, and is engraved with the launch date of August 30, 1983, and landing date of September 5, 1983. The medal is serial numbered “146” on the rim, and is accompanied by its original matching case.

Condition is mint state. Starting Bid $200

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6622. STS–27 Unflown Robbins Medal. Unflown sterling silver STS-27 Robbins medal, approximately 1.5˝ in diameter, with a raised design on the face featuring the mission insignia.

The reverse is encircled by the names of the astronauts, and is engraved with the launch date of December 2, 1988, and landing date of December 6, 1988. The medal is serial numbered “133” on the rim, and is accompanied by its original matching case. Condition is mint state. Starting Bid $200

6623. STS–29 Unflown Robbins Medal. Unflown sterling silver STS-29 Robbins medal, approximately 1.5˝ in diameter, with a raised design on the face featuring the mission insignia.

The reverse is encircled by the names of the astronauts, and is engraved with the launch date of March 13, 1989, and landing date of March 18, 1989. The medal is serial numbered “91” on the rim, and is accompanied by its original matching case.

Condition is mint state. Starting Bid $200

6624. STS–30 Unflown Robbins Medal. Unflown sterling silver

STS-30 Robbins medal, 1.5˝ x 1.75˝, with a raised design on the face featuring the mission insignia. The reverse is encircled by the names of the astronauts, and is engraved with the launch date of May 4, 1989, and landing date of May 8, 1989. The medal is serial numbered “128” on the rim, and is accompanied by its original matching case. Condition is mint state. Case is partially cracked. Starting Bid $200

6625.

STS–32 Unflown Robbins Medal. Unflown sterling silver STS-32 Robbins medal, approximately 1.5˝ in diameter, with a raised design on the face featuring the mission insignia. The reverse is encircled by the names of the astronauts, and is engraved with the launch date of January 9, 1990, and landing date of January 20, 1990. The medal is serial numbered “71” on the rim, and is accompanied by its matching case. Condition is mint state. Starting Bid $200

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6626. STS–33 Unflown Robbins Medal. Unflown sterling silver STS-33 Robbins medal, 1.75˝ x 1.5˝, with a raised design on the face featuring the mission insignia.

The reverse is encircled by the names of the astronauts, and is engraved with the launch date of November 22, 1989, and landing date of November 27, 1989. The medal is serial numbered “89” on the rim, and is accompanied by its original matching case. Condition is mint state.

Starting Bid $200

6627. STS–34 Unflown Robbins Medal. Unflown sterling silver STS-34 Robbins medal, 1.5˝ x 1.75˝, with a raised design on the face featuring the mission insignia. The reverse is encircled by the names of the astronauts, and is engraved with the launch date of October 18, 1989, and landing date of October 23, 1989. The medal is serial numbered “54” on the rim, and is accompanied by its original matching case. Condition is mint state. Starting Bid $200

6628. STS–41B Unflown Robbins Medal.

Unflown sterling silver STS-41B Robbins medal, 1.75 x 1.25, with a raised design on the face featuring the mission insignia. The reverse bears the names of the astronauts along the bottom, and is engraved with the launch date of February 3, 1984, and landing date of February 11, 1984.

The medal is serial numbered “121” on the rim, and is accompanied by its original matching case. Condition is mint state. Starting Bid $200

6629.

STS – 4 1 D U n f l o w n R o b b i n s M e d a l .

Unflown sterling silver STS-41D Robbins medal, 1.5˝ in diameter, with a raised design on the face featuring the mission insignia.

The reverse is encircled by the names of the astronauts, and is engraved with the launch date of August 30, 1984, and landing date of September 5, 1984. The medal is serial numbered “73” on the rim, and is accompanied by its original matching case.

Condition is mint state. Starting Bid $200

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6630. STS–41G Unflown Robbins Medal. Unflown sterling silver STS-41G Robbins medal, approximately 1.5˝ in diameter, with a raised design on the face featuring the mission insignia. The reverse bears the names of the astronauts along the bottom, and is engraved with the launch date of October 5, 1984, and landing date of October 13, 1984. The medal is serial numbered “206” on the rim, and is accompanied by its original matching case. Condition is mint state. Starting Bid $200

6631. STS–51A Unflown Robbins Medal. Unflown sterling silver STS-51A Robbins medal, 1.75 x 1.5, with a raised design on the face featuring the mission insignia.

The reverse is encircled by the names of the astronauts, and is engraved with the launch date of November 8, 1984, and landing date of November 16, 1984. The medal is serial numbered “134” on the rim, and is accompanied by its original matching case. Condition is mint state.

Starting Bid $200

6632. STS–51B Unflown Robbins Medal. Unflown sterling

silver STS-51B Robbins medal, 1.5˝ in diameter, with a raised design on the face featuring the mission insignia. The reverse is encircled by the names of the astronauts, and is engraved with the launch date of April 29, 1985, and landing date of May 6, 1985. The medal is serial numbered “114” on the rim, and is accompanied by its original matching case. Condition is mint state. Starting Bid $200

6633. STS–51F Unflown Robbins Medal. Unflown sterling

silver STS-51F Robbins medal, 1.5˝ in diameter, with a raised design on the face featuring the mission insignia. The reverse is encircled by the names of the astronauts, and is engraved with the launch date of July 29, 1985, and landing date of August 6, 1985. The medal is serial numbered “141” on the rim, and is accompanied by its original matching case. Condition is mint state. Starting Bid $200

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6634. STS–51G Unflown Robbins Medal. Unflown sterling silver STS-51G Robbins medal, 1.5˝ in diameter, with a raised design on the face featuring the mission insignia. The reverse is encircled by the names of the astronauts, and is engraved with the launch date of June 17, 1985, and landing date of June 24, 1985. The medal is serial numbered “158” on the rim, and is accompanied by its original matching case. Condition is mint state. Starting Bid $200

6635. STS–51J Unflown Robbins Medal. Unflown sterling silver STS-51J Robbins medal, 1.5˝ in diameter, with a raised design on the face featuring the mission insignia. The reverse is encircled by the names of the astronauts, and is engraved with the launch date of October 3, 1985, and landing date of October 7, 1985. The medal is serial numbered “103” on the rim, and is accompanied by its original matching case. Condition is mint state. Starting Bid $200

6636. STS–61B Unflown Robbins Medal. Unflown

sterling silver STS-61B Robbins medal, approximately 1.5˝ in diameter, with a raised design on the face featuring the mission insignia. The reverse is encircled by the names of the astronauts, and is engraved with the launch date of November 26, 1985, and landing date of December 3, 1985. The medal is serial numbered “116” on the rim, and is accompanied by its original matching case. Condition is mint state. Starting Bid $200

6637. STS–61C Unflown Robbins Medal. Unflown sterling silver STS-61C Robbins medal, approximately 1.5˝ in diameter, with a raised design on the face featuring the mission insignia. The reverse is encircled by the names of the astronauts, and is engraved with the launch date of January 12, 1986, and landing date of January 18, 1986. The medal is serial numbered “112” on the rim, and is accompanied by its original matching case. Condition is mint state. Case is partially cracked. Starting Bid $200

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ISS Robbins medals from the collection of Walter Cunningham—the most comprehensive set ever offered 6638. Walter Cunningham’s Collection of ISS Medallions. Extraordinary

collection of 41 unflown sterling silver International Space Station Robbins medals from the collection of Apollo astronaut Walter Cunningham, consisting of a complete set from Expedition 1 through Expedition 41. The medals generally measure between 1.5˝ and 2˝ across and feature raised mission insignia designs on the face with the launch and return dates engraved on the reverse. All are in their original plastic cases with affixed labels denoting serial numbers. Overall condition is mint state. Accompanied by a signed letter of authenticity from Cunningham, in part: “In 1968, I initiated a relationship with the Robbins Company that specialized in products such as medallions. My order for the Apollo 7 commemorative medallions established a long term relationship between Robbins and future mission crews.

Medallions have since become the ideal souvenirs and the ultimate collectibles from our manned space program. Since Apollo 7, I have personally obtained from a flight crew member or the astronaut office, one or two medallions for each American manned space mission. I hereby warrant and certify that these Medallions from ISS Mission 1 through ISS Mission 41 are from my personal collection of space artifacts.” This extraordinary collection is the most complete set of ISS medallions owned by an astronaut that have been put up for sale.

Walter Cunningham joined NASA with the Group 3 astronauts in 1963 and made history in 1968 as the Lunar Module Pilot on Apollo 7. This was not only the first successful manned mission of the Apollo program—a brave undertaking given the disastrous Apollo 1 test of a year earlier—but was the first mission associated with the Robbins medal tradition. It was actually Cunningham who took the lead in having the medallions first created. Desirous of a memento of the flight, he sketched out a version of the mission insignia and took it to a local Cape Canaveral jeweler to have a commemorative medallion made. The jeweler introduced him to the Robbins Company, who specialized in medals and medallions, and Cunningham worked in concert with them to create the first Robbins medals. These proved so popular among his fellow astronauts that the crews of every manned NASA spaceflight since then have had Robbins medallions struck to commemorate their missions. Originating from Cunningham himself, these International Space Station Expedition medallions—which experts believe are likely no longer being manufactured by Robbins—are not only extremely rare but represent the legacy of the famous NASA collectible he established. Starting Bid $5000

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Filled out in real time during the first Space Shuttle launch 6639. STS-1 Mission Control-Used Cue Cards.

Collection of four cue cards used at Mission Control during the STS-1 launch and for prior simulations, measuring between 3.25 x 4.25 to 7 x 10, created and used by Flight Director Neil Hutchinson. The cards are laminated on both sides to allow reuse with grease pencil, with the main card retaining the original red grease pencil notations made during the successful launch; the three others, which cover abort scenarios and critical malfunctions, were wiped clean in preparation for use should the need arise. In overall very good to fine condition, with heaviest wear to the primary blue card as expected. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Hutchinson, in part: “These cue cards were built by Flight Director Neil Hutchinson and used on the Flight Director console during the launch of STS-1. They were built over a period of 2 years while training for the flight and are encased in vellum to allow reuse in launch simulations via grease pencil notes. They cover the launch abort mission rules and provide timelines with various critical events and astronaut-MCC communication points. Since the actual launch went well, only the nominal card was used; it was filled out in real time during the STS-1 ascent.” Also includes two official NASA photos of Hutchinson using these cards. A desirable, unique format from the historic first Space Shuttle mission. Starting Bid $200

Complete “Entry Pocket Checklist flown on STS-3. Jack Lousma, Commander”

6640. STS-3: Jack Lousma’s Flown Checklist. Complete flown checklist entitled “Entry Pocket C/L” carried on Space Shuttle Columbia for the STS-3 mission, approximately 140 pages (70 double-sided sheets), 5.75 x 8, signed and flight-certified on the front cover in blue ballpoint, “My Entry Pocket Checklist flown on STS-3. Jack Lousma, Commander, STS-3.” The checklist is divided by tabs labeled “APU/HYD,” “Comm,” “DPS,” “ECLS,” “EPS,” “GNC,” “OMS,” “RCS,” “PwrDn,” and “STS-3,” and contains procedures to follow to ensure safety should any spacecraft systems malfunction during entry. Several pages bear handwritten notations, including the sections about loss of cabin pressure and loss of freon loops. In fine condition. While Lousma did experience some trouble with the Shuttle upon reentry and landing—the nose of the spacecraft unexpectedly lifted up—the mission was generally a great success. Entirely intact flown checklists are increasingly rare and this example comes from one of the earliest Space Shuttle flights. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $300

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Commander Lousma’s flown patch worn throughout the STS-3 mission 6641. STS-3: Jack Lousma’s Flown Mission Patch. Jack Lousma’s flown embroidered STS–3 mission patch, measuring 4˝ in diameter, affixed to a light blue 10 x 8 presentation sheet signed and flight -certified in black felt tip, “My patch worn in flight on STS–3. Jack Lousma.” The sheet reads, in full: “Man–Systems Division presents to: Jack Lousma, Commander, This original patch worn during your STS–3 mission.” Includes a small photo showing Lousma seated in in the Columbia, the patch visible on the right breast of his polo shirt. Matted and framed. In fine condition. Sewn to the shirt of the mission commander, this patch spent eight days aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia during its 130 Earth orbits.

Given its distinction as having been worn during space flight and not relegated to stowage, this is an immensely appealing and uncommon example of a flown mission patch. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $300

Signed sixteen times—an extraordinary flown checklist 6642. STS-6: Paul Weitz’s Flown Post Insertion Checklist. Complete flown

checklist entitled “Post Insertion” carried on Space Shuttle Challenger for the STS-6 mission, eighteen double-sided pages, 10 x 8.5, signed and flight-certified on the front cover in black felt tip, “Flown on STS-6, Paul Weitz CDR.” Also signed and flight-certified inside on fifteen individual pages by Weitz, who adds lengthy descriptions on several occasions. For example, on the third page he writes, “This page and 1-4 are the summary timeline. Detailed timeline starts on 1-6. Flown on STS-6, Paul Weitz CDR.” On another page, “This procedure configures the on-board computer for on-orbit ops. Flown on STS-6, Paul Weitz CDR.” In another instance, he writes, “This puts the orbiter in attitude and configures the data record system for payload bay door opening. Flown on STS-6, Paul Weitz CDR.” In fine condition. An incredible piece boasting rarely seen details and commentary written by the astronaut himself. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $300

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Earth observation chart flown on the first flight of Challenger 6643. STS–6: Paul Weitz’s Flown Photo Target Map and Key.

Flown fold-out map of Earth carried on the STS-6 mission, 52 x 10.25, signed and flight-certified in the right margin in blue ballpoint, “Flown on STS-6: from my personal collection, Paul Weitz CDR.” The front of the map shows Earth during orbits 1–48, and the reverse shows orbits 49–98. Includes a flown two-page list of key sites, including the coordinates, location, and interesting features, both of which are signed at the top, “Flown on STS-6, From my personal collection, Paul Weitz CDR.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a signed letter of authenticity from Weitz, in part: “These pages were flown into earth orbit on STS-6, the first flight of Space Shuttle Challenger…These Viewing Sites pages list over 25 earth observation sites associated with the target objectives drawn on the flight’s Mission Chart.” Also includes unsigned photos of Weitz with the materials. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6644. STS-6: Paul Weitz’s Flown Patch. Flown embroi-

dered STS-6 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 Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6645. STS–6: Paul Weitz Flown Checklist Page. Double-

sided checklist page flown aboard the STS-6 Challenger, 10 x 8.5, dated November 9, 1982, signed and flightcertified on one side in blue ballpoint, “Flown on STS–6, From my personal collection, Paul Weitz, CDR.” Consisting of pages 11 and 12 of section 3, the sheet features several visual panel cues for operations related to audio, radar, OMS, lighting, and landing gear. In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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6646. STS–6: Paul Weitz’s Pair of Flown Teleprinter Pages. Fascinating pair of flown teleprinter pages directed to com-

mander Paul Weitz while he was aboard the STS–6 Challenger, both signed and flight-certified in blue ballpoint, “Received on–orbit on STS–6, From my personal collection, Paul Weitz, CDR.” The first, measuring 8.5 x 7.25, message no. 0228, concerns the “Flt Plan Overview,” in part: “Your timely and professional execution of the CAP has certainly made the planning team’s work easier. We are looking forward to getting you started towards your EVA today…

Crew systems says thanks for the best TV shots yet of flight deck activity and great Earth views.” The second, 7.75 x 3.5, message no. 028, concerns “White House Info,” in part: “We expect a call from the White House during the MILA Pass at 3/01:49:00 on Rev 50. Note. no air-ground discussion until real time event.” Message 0228 features several light pencil notations. In overall fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

“Worn by Colonel Jerry Ross during his fourth mission, STS-55” 6648. STS-55: Jerry Ross’s Flown Polo Shirt.

Astronaut Jerry Ross’s missionworn white Land’s End polo shirt, size large, embroidered on the chest, “Columbia, STS-55.”

In fine condition.

Accompanied by a signed letter of authenticity from Ross, in part: “The accompanying Lands End, White color, Interlochon knit shirt…was worn by Colonel Jerry Ross during his fourth mission, STS-55, aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia, which launched from the Kennedy Space Center, Florida on April 26, 1993 and landed at Edwards Air Force Base, California on May 6, 1993. Columbia completed 160 orbits of the Earth in 239 hours and 45 minutes, traveling 4.2 million miles. Colonel Ross was the Payload Commander on this mission and lead a team of crewmates that conducted 88 experiments during their 10-day mission.” Also includes an official color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of Ross in his spacesuit, signed in black felt tip. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $300

6649. STS-60: Ken Reightler’s Flown Rugby Shirt. Ken

Reightler’s green-andblue Land’s End longsleeve rugby shirt worn and flown during the STS–60 mission, size large, embroidered on the left breast with white thread, “Discovery, STS–60.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a signed and flight-certified certificate of authenticity from Reightler, in part: “This green, with blue pin stripes Lands’ End Rugby shirt...flew in space aboard Space Shuttle Discovery...during the STS–60 mission...This shirt has been in my possession since the flight up until the time I donated it to the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation.” Starting Bid $200

6650. STS–68: To m J o n e s ’ s Flown Shirt. Tom

Jones’s blue Land’s End polo shirt worn and flown during the STS–68 mission, size medium, embroidered on the left breast in white thread, “Endeavour, STS–68,” with the SRL2 mission insignia above. In fine condition. Accompanied by a signed certificate of authenticity from Jones, dated March 4, 2016, in part: “This light blue short sleeve polo shirt...flew in space aboard Space Shuttle Endeavor...during the STS-68 mission...The shirt has been in my possession since the flight up until the time I donated it to the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation.” An appealing flown shirt from the personal collection of one of Endeavor’s four mission specialists. Starting Bid $200

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6651. STS–73: Kathy Thornton’s Training Shirt. Kathy

Thornton’s gray Land’s End polo shirt worn during training for STS–73, women’s regular size small, embroidered on the left breast with black thread, “STS–73, USML–2.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a signed certificate of authenticity from Thornton, in part: “This gray short sleeve polo shirt...flew in space aboard Space Shuttle Columbia...during the STS-73 mission...The shirt has been in my possession since the flight up until the time I donated it to the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation.” A unique space-flown shirt from one of the STS-73’s three mission specialists. Starting Bid $200

6652. STS-109 Flown Snoopy Tie Tack. Flown

sterling ‘Silver Snoopy’ pin carried on the Space Shuttle Columbia during the STS109 mission from March 1–12, 2002.

Pin measures approximately .5˝ tall, and is marked on the reverse with “United Features Syndicate,” a capital “R,” and “STER.” Retains its clutch backing and includes its original plastic case. In fine condition. This was one of 100 ‘Silver Snoopy’ awards flown on STS-109, the last successful flight of Columbia before it was lost in 2003.

Starting Bid $200

6653. STS–104 Flown Patch and Oversized Signed Presentation. Flown STS–104 mission insignia patch, 4.25 x 4, affixed to the upper

left corner of a color glossy 20 x 16 photo collage of the mission crew, the international space station, and the Atlantis orbiter launch and landing, signed and inscribed in gold ink by the five crew members: Steven Lindsey, Charles O. Hobaugh, Jim Reilly, Mike Gernhardt, and Janet Kavandi, who adds the inscription, “Matt Gaetjins—Thanks for all the great VITT support on STS–104!

The crew of STS–104.” The lower right corner bears an affixed caption, “This STS–104 crew patch traveled 5.3 million miles in 200 Earth orbits aboard the Space Shuttle, Atlantis, July 12–24, 2001, during the 7A assembly mission to install the Joint Airlock onto the International Space Station.” Photo affixed to a same-size cardstock board. In fine condition. From the collection of aerospace specialist Ken Havekotte. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

6655. STS-128 Flown Flag. American flag flown aboard the STS-128 spacecraft Discovery for 5,755,275 miles and a mission duration of nearly 14 days. The flag measures 6.25 x 4 and is housed in an acrylic presentation case with imprinted text, “Flag flown in Space Shuttle Discovery (STS-128), one of NASA’s final Space Shuttle missions, on August 28, 2009.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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6657. Space Shuttle Flown Artifacts.

6656. Collection of Five Flown Space Shuttle Stowage Cards. Set of five flown stowage cards from Space Shuttle missions STS–114 (2), STS–126, STS–128, and STS–133. Each card measures 5.25 x 4 and lists cargo designated for its particular bay, including: a control panel with mounting bracket, a compression stand, a WRS recycle filter tank assembly, a thermal bag, 30 Huggie wipes, and 24 pairs of X-Static t-shirts and socks. In overall fine condition. Each card is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Boeing Quality Assurance Inspector Joe Schwieger, in part: “Each card was flown into space to the International Space Station on either the Space Shuttle or on an ATV.” The Leslie Cantwell Collection. Starting Bid $200

Laminated color 8.25 x 10.25 display sheet containing flown swatches from all five orbiting Space Shuttles. Each measuring approximately .5 x .5, the swatches derive from a solar shield from Space Shuttle Columbia (STS87), an AFRSI blanket from Space Shuttle Challenger (STS-41G), a payload bay liner from Space Shuttle Discovery (STS-85), a thermal blanket from Space Shuttle Atlantis (STS-86), and an insulating blanket from Space Shuttle Endeavour (STS-77). Includes four clipped sheets of payload bay liner from the STS–85 mission, ranging in size from 10 x 1.25 to 10.5 x 8. In overall fine condition. From the collection of aerospace specialist Ken Havekotte. Starting Bid $200

A massive offering: Spacelab’s pioneering crystal growth experiment 6658. Spacelab Crystal Growth Experiment. Equipment for conducting

the Spacelab microgravity crystal growth experiments, including the primary experiment unit, eyepieces, and a video display. The main unit measures 19 x 42 x 38 and features a Zeiss binocular microscope in the center with knobs for adjusting magnification factor and focus.

Below are the controls for the crystal experiment, which allow for crystal rotation and heat adjustment. The second piece is a rack-mount display measuring 38 x 7 x 15, which would show a video feed as seen through the microscope. Last are two additional eyepieces. In overall very good to fine condition.

Crystal growth experiments were conducted on multiple Spacelab missions in order to observe any differences from those grown on Earth. It was found multiple times that the crystals grown in Spacelab had fewer defects than those grown in identical experiments on Earth, suggesting that defects are reduced in microgravity. This marked an important breakthrough in materials technology, as some applications call for flawless crystals that are unable to be created on Earth but are possible to produce in the microgravity of space. A unique Spacelab piece with a fine scientific association. Oversized. Considering the size and weight of this item, additional shipping charges will apply; please contact Bobby@RRAuction.com for more details. Starting Bid $300

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6659. Spacelab Ground Testing Board. Spacelab ground testing board with components manufactured by McDonnell Douglas and AEG, measuring approximately 26.5 x 18 x 8, with the reverse of the main panel bearing a McDonnell Douglas label identifying it as “Part 9004014-503F, Serial No. 004.” The panel features numerous buttons, switches, and indicator lights in sections headed, “EPDS,” “Avionics Fan,” “H2O Loop,” “O2 Supply Valve,” “Fire Suppression,” “Cabin Depress,” and “Experiment Safing.” The panel bears a “Non Flight Hardware” label on the front. In fine condition.

The experiment affiliated with this control panel was in support of microgravity research efforts to provide advances in the fields of materials science, protein crystal growth, and physics. A substantial, impressive piece of hardware. Oversized. Starting Bid $300

6661. Space Shuttle Radiator Panel Latch Actuator. Space Shuttle Radiator Panel Actuator Assembly, measuring approximately 9.5 x 5.5 x 3, bearing a parts tag reading, “Actuator Radiator Panel, Latch…

Contract No. NAS 9-14000, Mfg. P/N 15820-1, Serial No. US105.” Unit is also labeled “Engineering Test” and bears multiple 1979 date stamps.

In fine condition. The radiator actuators were utilized to deploy radiator panels for waste heat rejection into space, primarily from the forward Space Shuttle Payload Bay Doors. Six motor-driven latches secured the radiators until the spacecraft achieved orbit; the actuator was energized to deploy the radiator and subsequently to re-secure each panel prior to Space Shuttle de-orbiting and reentry operations. Starting Bid $200

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6662. STS-41 PGSC. A Payload and General Support Computer

(PGSC) manufactured by GRiD Systems, measuring approximately 11.5 x 9 x 15 when open, stenciled with part numbers on the top, “P/N SED33103332-713, S/N 1044.” Includes the associated carrying case.

Accompanied by a packet of paperwork dated 1992 regarding tests and possible modifications to the device. Oversized. Starting Bid $200

6664. Space Shuttle Parachute Line Cutter. Flown deployed parachute line cutter from the Space Shuttle solid rocket booster assembly, 8.5 x 2, labeled on one side, “Space Ordnance Systems, MMC SPEC PD6000207–002, NASA PPCI PN 4158–507, SOS Pn 115460-203; SN 1065 LN AAC DOM 10–84, 10 Sec Delay Cutter.”

Decommissioned for further flight with red spray paint on opposite side, with a faint felt tip notation. In fine condition. From the collection of aerospace specialist Ken Havekotte. Starting Bid $200

6663. Space Shuttle GSE Booster Tie-Down Bolt. Extremely heavy unexpended Space Shuttle GSE booster tie-down bolt, 31.5 x 3.5 x 3.5, with external grooves at each end. One end features a 1˝ smooth fitting, and the other a .5˝ tapped hole with internal threads, reading below, “10183–0003–002, S/N 1000158, Lot 2050–22.” The ends and body bear red spray paint; at booster ignition, eight of these bolts were explosively separated allowing liftoff of the Shuttle. In very good to fine condition, with adhesive and label remnants to main body, and some damage to external grooves, including an apparent melt line, stripping, and denting.

Oversized.Considering the size and weight of this item, additional shipping charges will apply; please contact Bobby@RRAuction. com for more details. The Leon Ford Collection. Starting Bid $200

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Custom-made flight director’s headset used at Mission Control from Apollo through Shuttle 6665. NASA Mission Control Headset. Black headset manufac-

tured by Pacific Plantronics used in NASA Mission Control by Flight Director Neil Hutchinson during a multitude of historic missions: Apollo 17; Skylab 1, 2, 3, and 4; Apollo-Soyuz Test Project; STS-1, STS-2, and STS–3. In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Hutchinson, in part: “This headset was worn in NASA Mission Control–Houston

by Flight Director Neil Hutchinson…The headset is complete and has a custom length cord designed to allow him to walk to all the significant Flight Controller MOCR consoles while remaining plugged in to the Flight Director console—thus providing face-to-face conversation capability without using the communication loops in MCC.” An interesting technological artifact with superb provenance. Starting Bid $200

Shuttle TMG glove prototype

6666. Space Shuttle Thermal Micrometeorite Garment Glove. Space Shuttle–era white Thermal Micrometeorite Garment (TMG) glove, measuring approximately 14.5 x 7, featuring silicon fingertips and a Velcro-close pocket over the knuckle area likely used to hold a protective mitten. In fine condition, with scattered staining. Item has been additionally verified by an ILC Dover company historian. International Latex Corporation (ILC) produced the A7L spacesuit used throughout the Apollo program and continues to develop spacesuits for NASA to this day. This glove is unlabeled and so likely made by ILC as a development glove or prototype. The TMG is the outermost layer of the spacesuit and provides insulation, radiation shielding, and protection from micrometeorites that could otherwise puncture the suit. An interesting Shuttle spacesuit piece. Starting Bid $300

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6667.

STS-77 Thermal Blanket.

Available to US bidders only. TCS (Thermal Control System) blanket carried on board the Shuttle Endeavour on Mission STS-77 in May 1996 and logged approximately 4.1 million statute miles in space. The blanket measures approximately 28.75 x 15.25, numbered “V070-366167-011, 03953, ES 0801,” and is labled “Scrap” on both sides in red felt tip. Includes a KSC non-conforming material tag, and a DD Form tag, dated October 1, 1966, stamped by the inspector and given a condition code of “H.” In fine condition. Flown status presumed by shuttle specialist Ken Havekotte, from whom this piece originates. Starting Bid $200

6668. Space Shuttle Columbia Multi-Layer Insulation. Available to US bidders only. Panel of Multi-Layer Insulation (MLI), 23.25 x 15.75 x .5, bearing an affixed scrap tag identifying it as part number “V070-197107-001,” serial number “001,” removed from OV-102, the Space Shuttle Columbia. Flight history unknown. Scattered soiling to reverse, otherwise fine condition. The Leon Ford Collection.

Starting Bid $200

6669. STS-27/28 Shuttle Tire Orbiter Segments. Flown segment of the BF Goodrich Space Shuttle Orbiter nose gear tire used on shuttles Atlantis and Columbia during the STS–27 and STS–28 missions of December 1988 and August 1989. The segment measures 2.5 x 2.5. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Ken Havekotte, in part: “Both shuttle missions, with the same tire, landed on a lakebed at Edwards AFB, CA, after a combined 230 hours in space, 240 Earth orbits, and logging more than 3 million statute miles.” Also includes printed information on shuttle nose gear tires, the Atlantis and Columbia spacecraft, and two images of the shuttles. Housed in a three-ringer presentation binder with an affixed Space Shuttle decal. In very good condition. From the collection of aerospace specialist Ken Havekotte.

Starting Bid $200

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6670. Space Shuttle Mock-Up COAS Mount. Space Shuttle

Mock-Up Crewman Optical Alignment Sight (COAS) Mount, measuring approximately 8 x 8 x 5, constructed of wood and metal. The entire unit is painted gray. Some chipping and flaking to areas of paint, otherwise fine condition. The COAS was used by the crew for rendezvous, docking, star sightings, and horizon alignment during the Lunar Module phases of the mission. This mock-up was used to evolve the design prior to production of the actual flight hardware.

Starting Bid $200

6672. STS-1 Signed Magazine. Time maga-

6671. Space Shuttle Multi-Layer Insulation. Available to

US bidders only. Unopened gold multi-layer insulation (MLI) blanket, housed in its original white canvas pack, 3.25 x 5.5 x 2, part number “V070–362053–002–NC, 03953–OCN–B09762, Checked J.H.L.” Front and right side are partially covered in red paint. In fine condition, with light wear to canvas. Starting Bid $200

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zine front cover from April 27, 1981, 8 x 10.75, with an image of the Columbia orbiter, signed in black ballpoint by its two-man crew, John Young and Bob Crippen. Includes an unsigned embroidered STS–1 mission insignia patch. Framed and in fine condition. From the collection of aerospace specialist Ken Havekotte.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6673. STS–7 Signed Photograph. Official color 10 x 8 NASA lithograph of the crew of STS–7 posing in their blue flight suits against a patriotic orbiter background, signed in black felt tip, “John Fabian,” “Sally K. Ride,” “Bob Crippen,” “Norman Thagard,” and “Rick Hauck,” with an unknown hand adding the inscription, “To Jason, with Best Wishes.” In fine condition, with some spots of scuffing to surface.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6676. Space Shuttle Crew Signed Photographs. Set of five official color 10 x 8 NASA lithographs, each signed in black ink or felt tip by the Space Shuttle crews pictured. Crews include: STS-60 (ins), STS-62 (ins), STS-66 (ins), STS-99 (ins), and STS-115. In overall fine condition, with one or two signatures a shade light. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6674. STS8 Oversized Signed Photograph. Color

semi–glossy 14 x 11 photo of the launch of the STS–8 Challenger on August 30, 1983, affixed to its original mount, signed on the mount in black ink or felt tip by the five crew members: Dan Brandenstein, William Thornton, Richard Truly, Dale Gardner, and Guion S. Bluford, Jr. Mount bears an affixed nameplate. In fine condition.

Accompanied by a NASA press release for the photo. From the collection of aerospace specialist Ken Havekotte. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6677. Space Shuttle Crew Signed Photographs. Set of five official color 10 x 8 NASA photos of Space Shuttle crews, fully signed in black felt tip by each crew, including: STS–48, STS–59, STS–61 (ins), STS–62, and STS–63. In overall fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6675. STS-41D Oversized Signed Photograph. Color glossy 7.25 x 9.5 photo of an

extended OAST-1 solar panel from the Discovery spacecraft, affixed to its original 11 x 14 mount, signed vertically on the mount in black ink or felt tip by the six crew members: Steven A. Hawley, Michael L. Coats, Hank Hartsfield, Charles Walker, Judy Resnik, and Richard ‘Mike’ Mullane. In fine condition. From the collection of aerospace specialist Ken Havekotte.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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6678. Space Shuttle Crew Signed Photographs. Set of five

official color 10 x 8 NASA photos of Space Shuttle crews, fully signed in ink or felt tip by each crew, including: STS–66, STS–67, STS–73, STS–74, and STS–75. In overall fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6679. Space Shuttle Crew Signed Photographs. Set of five official color 10 x 8 NASA photos of Space Shuttle crews, fully signed in black ink or felt tip by each crew, including: STS–76, STS–77, STS–83, STS–84, and STS–88. In overall fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6680. Space Shuttle Crew Signed Photographs. Set of five official color 10 x 8 NASA photos of Space Shuttle crews, fully signed in black ink or felt tip by each crew, including: STS–90, STS–91, STS–92, STS–93, and STS–97. In overall fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6681. Space Shuttle Crew Signed Photographs. Set of four official color 10 x 8 NASA photos of Space Shuttle crews, fully signed in ink or felt tip by each crew, including: STS–98, STS–100, STS–104, and STS–109. In overall fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

Including STS-135—the final Shuttle mission 6682. Space Shuttle Crew Signed Photographs. Set of seven color photos of Space Shuttle crews, four of which are official NASA photos, ranging in size from 8 x 10 to 11 x 8.5, fully signed in black ink or felt tip by each crew, including: STS–110, STS–114, STS–124, STS–127, STS–128, STS–132, and STS–135. In overall fine condition.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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6683. Space Shuttle Astronauts Signed Photographs.

Set of six color photos of various Space Shuttle EVAs, ranging in size from 10 x 8 to 10.75 x 14, each signed in ink or felt tip by various mission astronauts, including: Jerry Ross; Sherwood Spring; Lee Morin; Richard Hieb; Mark C. Lee; Bruce McCandless and Robert ‘Hoot’ Gibson. In overall fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6684. STS–41-B: Bruce McCandless Oversized Signed Photograph. Awesome color satin-finish 20 x 16 photo of McCandless floating untethered in space during his STS–41-B mission, signed in silver ink, “One could never wish for a better view of Earth!! Bruce McCandless II, STS 41–B.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6685. Female Astronauts Signed Photograph. Color satin-

finish 8 x 9.75 photo of the Space Shuttle on Launch Pad 39, signed in black felt tip by Sally Ride, in blue felt tip by Valentina Tereshkova, and in black ink by Mae Jamison and Eileen Collins. In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

6686. STS-68: Tom Jones Signed Patch. Uncommon 14 x 4.25

embroidered McDonnell Douglas logo patch, signed on the reverse in black felt tip, “Tom Jones, STS–59–68–80–98.” In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

6687. STS–48 Flight Manual. Ring-bound STS–48 flight

plan, 68 pages, 8 x 11, August 20, 1991. The manual consists of four sections: STS–48 overview, summary timeline, detailed timeline for days 1–6, and contingency timelines. Several pages bear multicolored highlighted passages and text. The introduction page, in part: “The STS–48 Flight Plan is the flight data file article that contains the on–orbit timeline…This on–orbit timeline satisfies the objectives specified in the Flight Definition and Requirements Directive and the requirements of the STS–48 Flight Requirements Document…The timeline formats used in this Flight Plan are based on JSC–19933, Timeline Format Definitions and Standard Notes, Revision C, May 1990.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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CHALLENGER “I am delighted that so many people are excited about the teacher–in–space project”

6689.

Christa McAuliffe Ty p e d Letter Signed. TLS, one

page, 8.5 x 11, NASA, Teacher in Space Project letterhead, November 19, 1985. Letter to the seventh grade class at Jenks Junior High School of Pawtucket, Rhode Island, in part: “My training keeps me very busy and I have been receiving as many as 100 letters a week from people all over the country. I am delighted that so many people are excited about the teacher–in–space project. At the present time, I am planning to teach two lessons from the shuttle and I hope that all of you will have an opportunity to watch. The first lesson will be a field trip through the shuttle and will give you an idea of how people must adjust to live in space. The other lesson will be about why we are in space and will explain some of the experiments that are flown aboard the shuttles and will also mention the satellites which are launched on my mission.” McAuliffe adds a brief handwritten postscript, “Your letters are great!” In fine condition. Accompanied by a copy of a letter from former Jenks High School teacher Gregory Henderson, in part: “When this Teacher in Space project was announced I followed it in the newspapers & national magazines. The Life magazine special issue…was used to show my students and discuss the program in space.” Also accompanied by various ephemera related to the Teacher in Space Project, including: the referenced Life magazine from December 1985; a 3.25˝ in diameter pin for STS:51–L, showing McAuliffe in her blue flight suit; a Space Center–Houston postcard; a WSBE–TV press release announcing a schedule change for the coverage of the Teacher in Space program; a memo for the Teacher in Space Project broadcast on January 29, 1986; two NASA-printed Teacher in Space Project pamphlets; and three NASA Facts pamphlets, dated 1984–85. A wonderful assemblage of material related to the inaugural Teacher in Space Project and its ill-fated pioneer, McAuliffe. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

Rare assemblage of Rogers Commission members, including Armstrong and Feynman 6690.

Challenger: Rogers Commission Signed Photograph.

Uncommon color semi-glossy 10 x 8 photo of the Space Shuttle Challenger, signed in various ink types by seven members of the Rogers Commission, including: William P. Rogers, Neil Armstrong, Richard Feynman, Eugene E. Covert, Sally Ride, Albert D. Wheelon, and Robert W. Rummel. In fine condition.

In the aftermath of the Challenger disaster on January 28, 1986, President Reagan organized the Rogers Commission to determine why the STS-51–L spacecraft exploded a mere 73 seconds after liftoff. Led by former Secretary of State and Attorney General William P. Rogers, the commission concluded their findings on June 9, 1986, confirming that the accident was caused by O-ring failure on the right solid rocket booster. In addition to the inclusion of Armstrong, this exceptional photograph is highlighted by the presence of Feynman, a theoretical physicist whose unorthodox methods not only led to the discovery of the O-ring malfunction, but likewise unveiled the ongoing miscommunication between NASA management and engineers. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $300

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COLUMBIA Fully crew-signed bulletin for an STS–107 meet-and-greet 6691. Columbia STS-107 Signed Bulletin. Color 11 x 8.5 Boeing Space Flight Awareness employee bulletin for a meet-and-greet with the STS-107 crew at the Palmdale AIT Facility on February 16, 2001, signed in blue and black felt tip by all seven crew members: Rick Husband, Willie McCool, Michael Anderson, Kalpana Chawla, David Brown, Laurel Clark, and Ilan Ramon. In fine condition, with some slight brushing to the Brown and Ramon signatures. Most of these SFA bulletins were only partially crew-signed, due to the entire crew not being present for this specific event. An uncommon format rarely signed by the entire STS-107 crew. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $300

6692. Columbia STS–107 Signed Cover. Launch

day postal cover bearing a typed roster of the STS–107 crew, postmarked January 16, 2003, at Florida’s Kennedy Space Center, signed in black ballpoint by Rick Husband, Willie McCool, Michael Anderson, Kalpana Chawla, David M. Brown, Laurel Clark, and Ilan Ramon. In fine condition.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $300

6693. Columbia STS-107 Signed Oversized Cover. Uncommonly large postal cover, 10.5 x 8, bearing an affixed block of eight Space Achievement stamps from 1981, signed in black ink around an affixed STS–107 insignia sticker by the seven crew members: “Rick Husband,” “Willie McCool,” “Dave Brown,” “Kalpana Chawla,” “Michael Anderson,” “Laurel Clark,” and “Ilan Ramon.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $300

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ROCKET PROPULSION

6695. Aerojet-General Three-Way Solenoid Valve. A three-way solenoid valve

manufactured by Aerojet General, measuring approximately 6 x 6 x 2.75, a parts tag wrapped around the upper portion reading, “Valve Solenoid 3-Way, Pt No. P/N 1133224-7, Ser. No. 0000138.” In fine condition. A valve from the AJ10-137 SPS engine that was built to power the Apollo CSM back from the moon. Nitrogen used in the engine’s Pneumatic Control System (PCS) passed through these three-way solenoid valves en route to an actuator that operated ball valves as part of the bi-propellant valve assembly; the ultimate purpose of these valves was to exercise control over the flow of fuel and oxidizer to the injector and combustion chamber of the engine. Starting Bid $200

6696. Dragon Missile Motor Inert Replica.

Inert replica of a solid propellant rocket motor used in the US Army Dragon missile, measuring 1 x 2.5, manufactured by the McDonnell Douglas Astronautics Company during the 1970s. In fine condition. One of the smallest rocket motors in the world. From the collection of aerospace specialist Ken Havekotte. Starting Bid $200

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6697. M2F2 Engine Thruster. Northrop M2-F2 lifting body aircraft

engine thruster, measuring approximately 5 x 6.5 x 9, with a nozzle measuring 2.25˝ in diameter. Includes its original 1970 NASA-FRC parts control tag, identifying it as “Rocket Motor 500…M2F2 100 SN 14.” In fine condition. These thrusters were installed as pairs in the rear of the M2-F2, which crashed on May 10, 1967; footage from the crash was later used in the opening sequence of the television show The Six Million Dollar Man. The aircraft was rebuilt as the M2F3, which made its first flight on June 2, 1970, before being retired in 1972 and donated to the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum. Starting Bid $200

6698. Rocketdyne J–2 Engine Helium Release Valve. Rocketdyne J–2 engine helium release valve, 2.5 x 1.75 x 2.75, with two Rocketdyne inspection seals and the main cylinder labeled with part numbers, “551363 Assy, S/N N7261205, Valve Assy., Spec. NA5– 27273t1–3, Rocketdyne, MFG 1–7–70” and “69BB453–2.” Red plastic base is engraved, “ST3950272RKLO11,” and labeled “02602” and “MFR08790.” Includes original Rocketdyne tag with NASA and North American inspection stamps and matching part numbers, as well as the original plastic bag with matching part numbers and date. The J-2 engine powered the second (S-II) and third (SIV-B) stages of the Saturn V rocket that took astronauts to the moon. Given how helium was used to power fuel bleed valves on the J-2, this important electrically operated valve opened to release excess pressure from the J-2’s integral helium tank. In fine condition. Valve is unused and the previously sealed packaging was opened for inspection and photography only. Starting Bid $200

6701. Saturn R o c k e t LV D C Mem or y Module Panel. Diode

6699. Saturn LVDC Diode Assembly Board. Diode assembly board from a Saturn Launch Vehicle Digital Computer (LVDC) Memory Module, measuring 5.5 x 3, which was a critical component of the memory module. In fine condition. Each memory module contained two of these diode assembly boards which were mounted inside of the outer module diode boards and next to the outer of the 14 ferrite core memory planes contained in each module. Starting Bid $200

panel from a Saturn Launch Vehicle Digital Computer ( LV D C ) M e m o r y Module, measuring 5.5 x 4, which made up the end board of one of the memory module cubes. In fine condition. The LVDC served as the ‘brains’ 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. Starting Bid $200

6700. Saturn Rocket Command Decoder. Command

Decoder from the Saturn Rocket Instrument Unit, measuring 8 x 6 x 5, bearing a George C. Marshall Space Flight Center label affixed on one side, “Decoder Assembly, Central Calibration Command, Assy No. 4210232, Mod No. 4214, DAC Spec.

1A74051-501, Contr. No. DAC63-342.” The unit has a total of seven connectors, labeled “J1” through “J7.” In fine condition. The Command Decoder functioned to validate the origins and content of data transmissions, or commands, from the ground controllers to the in-flight rocket. When the command telemetry message was received it was sent to the decoder to decode and validate, then transferred on to the data adapter and LVDC for action. Starting Bid $200

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Carried on the SpaceShipOne’s X-Prize flights 6702. SpaceShipOne Twice-Flown Two Dollar Bill. Flown series 2003 two dollar bill, serial number I15894611A, carried aboard the SpaceShipOne on its two X-Prize flights, signed in black felt tip by both pilots, “29 Sept. ’04, Mike Melvill” and “04 Oct. 04, Brian Binnie.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of provenance signed by Melvill and Binnie on stationery that was also flown on the second flight, as well as a signed photo of Binnie and unsigned photos of Binnie with the two dollar bill.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6703. Steve Fosset Flown Cover, Signed Photograph, and Letter. Three items: a TLS, personal

letterhead, dated April 8, 2005, in part: “Success—and on the first attempt!…In addition to the First Solo Nonstop RTW, my 22,936 mile flight broke two records…

At the time of the landing I became the simultaneous holder of the nonstop speed record Round the World by Balloon (13 days 8 hours), Sailboat (58 days 9 hours), and Airplane (67 hours)…This is the culmination of a 5 year effort. I hope you will share in the satisfaction of this achievement. This envelope was flown Round the World on Virgin Global Flyer February 28 to March 3, 2005”; the aforementioned limited edition 9.5 x 4 postal cover with a cachet honoring Fosset’s first solo nonstop round-the-world flight, numbered 379/500, signed in black ink; and a color glossy 6 x 4 photo of Fosset’s Virgin Global Flyer soaring high above mountainous terrain, signed in blue felt tip. In overall fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

6704. B-17 Flying Fortress Flown Patch. Flown embroidered Yankee Air Museum ‘Yankee Lady’ B-17 Flying Fortress patch carried on the ‘Yankee Lady’ during a flight for the New Jersey Aviation Hall of Fame Air Show, 4 x 3, signed and flight-certified on the reverse in black felt tip, “Flown on my B-17, Bruce Heiss, 8-20-06.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate depicting the pilot and plane, stating that the patch was carried in his breast pocket during the flight. The ‘Yankee Lady’ is one of few B-17 planes that remain operational today.

The Leslie Cantwell Collection. Starting Bid $200

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A massive ‘above and beyond’ original Smith painting 6705. McDonnell Douglas Aircraft Oil Painting: R. G. Smith. Gorgeous

original painting by artist R. G. Smith, oil on canvas, 45.5 x 33.75, depicting an overhead aerial view of an in-flight United Airlines DC–9 aircraft. Painting is signed in gray paint in the lower right corner, “R. G. Smith.” Reverse of frame bears an ownership label belonging to William Losch, a former employee of the McDonnell Douglas Corporation. Cloth-matted and framed. In fine condition. A self-taught artist who specialized in painting military and civilian aircraft, Smith worked for Douglas Aircraft for two decades as a configuration engineer involved in the development of Navy combat aircraft such as the SBD Dauntless, AD Skyraider, A-3D Skywarrior, F-4D Skyray, and his personal favorite, the A-4D Skyhawk. With over 2,000 paintings to his credit, Smith is considered the foremost artist within military circles, and is displayed in the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum, the Pentagon, and the National Museum of Naval Aviation. An incredible piece from the ‘the old master of the sky.’ Starting Bid $300

6706. Cape Canaveral Road Sign. Original Cape Canaveral Air Force Station metal road sign used throughout the 1980s–90s, double-sided, measuring 30 x 9, featuring white lettering against a rust-colored background, “Industry Road,” with a “Space Command” emblem to left side. In very good condition, with expected wear. Oversized. From the collection of aerospace specialist Ken Havekotte. Starting Bid $200

6707. Pressure Suit Test Set. A United States Navy full pressure suit test kit, measuring approximately 13 x 8.5 x 8, manufactured by the Firewel Company, with a metal parts tag on the top reading: “Test Set, Suit, Full Pressure, Type Mark 1 Mod. 1, Manufacturer’s Part No. F1140000-9, Manufacturer’s Serial No. 538, Contract Order No. N383-90040A.” Inside are two pressure gauges, a suit exhaust connector, oxygen inlet, suit leakage flowmeter, suit leakage valve, control pressure knob, and long connector hoses. In fine condition, with soiling to exterior. The Navy fullpressure suit​for which this tester was used, was a​n early predecessor of​the Project Mercury full-pressure suit. The hose in this tester will fit the Mercury suit connector. Starting Bid $200

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6708. SCAPE Suit ECU.

Environmental Control Unit (ECU) for a NASA Self Contained Atmospheric Protective Ensemble (SCAPE) suit, measuring 13 x 18.5 x 6, used by ground crews when handling hazardous materials. A few cracks to the plastic covering, otherwise fine condition. The ECU supplies clean air for breathing, ventilation, air conditioning, dehumidifying, and suit pressurization. Starting Bid $200

6710. Early Satellite Model. Early

satellite model, measuring 13.5 x 5.25 x 8.25. Model base no longer present. In fine condition, with some chipping to paint. Starting Bid $200

6709. Defense Meteorological Satellite Program (DMSP) Recorder. Digital tape recorder/reproducer manufactured by

Odetics for the Defense Meteorological Satellite Program (DMSP) in a shockproof metal case, 13 x 9 x 7, with a label reading: “Digital Tape Recorder/Reproducer, Part No. 4217700-1, Model DDS-5000, Ser No. 63.” Includes a padded carrying case. In fine condition. The DMSP provides satellite imaging of Earth and monitors meteorological, oceanographic, and solar-terrestrial physics for the US Department of Defense. This recorder would be used to store and forward images taken by the satellites which were downloaded when passing within range of ground stations. Starting Bid $200

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6711. NASA Historical Data Book. NASA

Historical DATA Book, 1958–1968, Vol. 1 NASA Resources. First edition.

Washington, DC: NASA, 1976. Hardcover, 10.5 x 8.25, 543 pages. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

6712. Collection of Ten Missile Models.

Collection of ten vintage plastic scale models of various American rockets and missiles, all of which are accompanied by their original bases or display stands, including: an 18.5˝ tall Thrust Augmented Delta rocket; a 12.75˝ tall 1958–60 USAF Douglas Strategic Air Command Thor missile by Topping; a 12˝ long US Army Hawk missile by Raytheon; a 14˝ tall 1971–74 US Army Athena H missile by Celesco; a 13.5˝ tall USAF Boeing Minuteman missile by Topping; a 14.25˝ tall Lockheed Polaris US Navy submarine-launched ballistic missile; a 10.5˝ tall Trident C4 submarine-launched ballistic missile; a 7.75˝ long US Navy Martin Bullpup missile; a 12˝long US Army Hawk missile by Raytheon; and a 9.75˝ long Manned Orbiting Laboratory rocket by Douglas. In overall fine condition, with scattered scuffing and adhesive remnants; the bottom felt pad present but no longer attached to MOL model stand. A truly impressive assemblage of models celebrating the evolution of American engineering and firepower. Starting Bid $200

6713. Collection of NASA Ephemera. Collection of NASA–related ephemera, predominately from the mid-1960s, including: nine issues of Spaceport News from 1965–1966; three ‘KSC Bulletin’ newsletters from 1965; nine glossy 7 x 5 photos of Mars transmitted by the Mariner 9; a folded poster showing the United States Launch Vehicles; a Nuclear Detection Satellite booklet; a National Geographic magazine; a booklet about NASA employment; the front page of the Orlando Sentinel from the day after the Apollo 1 disaster; twelve NASA logo decals; and a Kennedy Space Center telephone directory from February 1966. In overall very good to fine condition. Starting Bid $200

6714. Collection of Vintage Project Ranger and Mariner Photographs. Collection of 34 official vintage photos, all 8 x 10 or

10 x 8, primarily relating to the Ranger and Mariner projects, including: seven glossy black-and-white photos of the lunar surface transmitted

by Ranger 7; six glossy black-and-white photos of the lunar surface transmitted by Ranger 9; fourteen glossy black-and-white photos of the surface of Mars transmitted by Mariner 4; five black-and-white photos of Delta rocket launches; and two glossy photos of Delta launches. Also includes a Ranger 7 booklet. In overall fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

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Auction is not responsible for executing mail bids or facsimile bids received on or after the day the first lot is sold, nor Internet bids submitted after the published closing time; nor is RR Auction responsible for proper execution of bids submitted by telephone, mail, facsimile, e-mail, Internet, or in person once the Auction begins.

In all Auctions, bids on an item must raise the current high bid by at least 10%, or as specified on a per-Auction basis. 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 RR Auction.

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Payment is due upon closing of the Auction session, or upon presentment of an invoice. RR Auction 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, RR Auction’s election to void a sale does not relieve the Bidder from their obligation to pay RR Auction its fees (seller’s and Buyer’s Premium) on the lot and any other damages pertaining to the lot.

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)

calendar day hold, and ten (10) business days when drawn on an international bank. Clients with pre-arranged credit status may receive immediate credit for payments via e-Check, personal or corporate checks.

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.

If RR Auction refers any invoice to an attorney for collection, the Bidder agrees to pay attorney’s fees, court costs, and other collection costs incurred by RR Auction. If RR Auction 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.

RR Auction shall have a lien against the merchandise purchased by the Bidder to secure payment of the Auction invoice.

RR Auction is further granted a lien and the right to retain possession of any other property of the Bidder then held by RR Auction or its affiliates to secure payment of any Auction invoice or any other amounts due RR Auction or affiliates from the Bidder. With respect to these lien rights, RR Auction 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 Bidder waives any and all rights of offset he might otherwise have against RR Auction and the consignor of the merchandise included on the invoice (the “Consignor”). If a Bidder owes RR Auction or its affiliates on any account, RR Auction 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.

All checks, cashiers checks, bank checks, or money orders are payable to R&R Auction Company of Massachusetts, LLC. Delivery; Shipping; and Handling Charges: Bidder is liable for shipping and handling. RR Auction 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 a credit card on file with RR Auction.

Successful international Bidders shall provide written shipping instructions, including specified Customs declarations, to RR Auction for any lots to be delivered outside of the United States. NOTE: Declaration value shall be the item’(s) hammer price and RR Auction shall use the correct harmonized code for the lot. Domestic Bidders on lots designated for third-party shipment must designate the common carrier, accept risk of loss, and prepay shipping costs.

Title: Title shall not pass to the successful Bidder until all invoices are paid in full. It is the responsibility of the Bidder to provide adequate insurance coverage for the items once they have been delivered to a common carrier or third-party shipper.

Rights Reserved: 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: RR Auction reserves the right to postpone the Auction 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.

RR Auction’s Discretion: RR Auction shall determine opening bids and bidding increments. RR Auction has the right in its absolute discretion to reject any bid in the event of dispute between Bidders or if RR Auction 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. RR Auction also may reject any bid if RR Auction decides either that any bid is below the reserve of the lot or article or that an advance is insufficient.

Unless otherwise announced by RR Auction at the time of sale, no lots may be divided for the purpose of sale.

Reserves: 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. RR Auction may, from time to time, bid on items that it does not own.

Off-Site Bidding: Bidding by telephone, facsimile, online, 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’s Remedies: Failure of the Bidder 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 liable for the Purchase Price or to charge and collect from the defaulting Bidder’s credit or debit accounts as provided for elsewhere herein: (a) cancel the sale, retaining any payment made by the Bidder as damages (the Bidder 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 interest on the Purchase Price at the rate of one and one-half percent (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’s rights and remedies. Should RR Auction resell the

property, the original defaulting Bidder 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 Bidder 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 Bidder 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 Bidder’s obligations to RR Auction, any property in RR Auction’s possession owned by such Bidder. 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: RR Auction does not provide any warranties to Bidders, whether expressed or implied, beyond those expressly provided 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 merchantability 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 Bidder 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.

All descriptions, photographs, illustrations, and terminology including but not limited to words describing condition (including any condition reports requested by Bidder, see also 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.

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.

All lots sold by RR Auction are accompanied by an Auction Certificate (“AC”). On any lot presented with an AC issued by RR Auction, the certification is only as to its attribution to the person or entity described or to the lot’s usage and only as explicitly stated therein (the “Certification of Authenticity”), to the exclusion of any other warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to those pursuant to the Uniform Commercial Code. The Certification of Authenticity inures only to the original Bidder (as shown in RR Auction’s records). Bidder may not transfer, assign, or otherwise convey the Certification of Authenticity, and such purported transfer, assignment, or conveyance shall be null and void. The Certification of Authenticity is valid from date of the Auction in which Bidder was awarded the lot (the “Auction Date”) until five (5) years after the Auction Date, without exception.

FIREARMS. RR Auction 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.

Limitation of Damages: In the event that RR Auction is prevented for any reason from delivering any property to Bidder, or Bidder 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 Bidder. 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: 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 Conditions of Sale, any term or condition set forth on a 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 upon by Bidder as a statement, representation or warranty of RR Auction.

Bidder’s Remedies: Under no circumstance will RR Auction incur liability to a Bidder in excess of the purchase price actually paid.

This section sets forth the sole and exclusive remedies of Bidder in conformity with the Warranties and Limitation of Damages provisions of these Conditions of Sale, and is expressly in lieu of any other rights or remedies which might be available

to Bidder by law. The Bidder hereby accepts the benefit of the Consignor’s warranty of title and any other representations and warranties made by the Consignor for the Bidder’s benefit.

In the event that Bidder demonstrates in writing, in the sole discretion of RR Auction, that there was a breach of the Consignor’s warranty of title concerning a lot purchased by Bidder, RR Auction shall make demand upon the Consignor to pay to Bidder 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 Bidder within thirty days after such demand, RR Auction shall disclose the identity of the Consignor to Bidder and assign to Bidder all of RR Auction’s 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 Bidder only and they may not be assigned or relied upon by any transferee or assignee under any circumstances.

If Bidder wishes to challenge the AC within the period of the Certification of Authenticity, Bidder must present written evidence that the lot is not authentic as determined by a known expert in the field. If RR Auction agrees that the lot is not as represented, Bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be a refund of their purchase price, with no other costs, liabilities or amounts recoverable. If RR Auction does not agree with the claim by Bidder, then the Parties shall follow the dispute resolution procedures of these Conditions of Sale.

Any such challenge concerning an AC or Certification of Authenticity must, without any exception, be brought within one (1) year of Bidder’s notice to RR Auction of Bidder’s contention that the lot was not authentic, or six (6) years from the Auction Date, whichever is sooner.

If the description of any lot in the Catalog is materially 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 Auction Date. If there is any discrepancy between the description in the Catalog and the AC, then the description in the AC shall control. This paragraph shall constitute Bidder’s sole right with respect to the return of items, and no refunds shall be given for any items not returned to and received by RR Auction.

NO RETURN OR REFUND OF ANY AUCTION LOT WILL BE CONSIDERED EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THESE CONDITIONS OF SALE. RR Auction’s Additional Services: For Bidders who do not remove purchased property from RR Auction’s premises, RR Auction, in its sole discretion and solely as a service and accommodation to Bidders, may arrange to have purchased lots packed, insured and forwarded at the sole request, expense, and risk of Bidder. 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, RR Auction will include an administration charge.

Headings: Headings are for convenience only and shall not be used to interpret the substantive sections to which they refer.

Entire Agreement: 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.

If any section of these 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.

Governing Law and Enforcement The Parties agree that any agreements between the Parties including but not limited to these Conditions of Sale are entered into in Boston, Massachusetts, 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.

The Parties agree that these Conditions of Sale, and any other related agreement(s) are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without regard for its conflict of laws principles. The Parties agree that any dispute related to or arising out of these Conditions of Sale, or related to or arising out of any other related agreement(s) shall be submitted to confidential binding arbitration (the “Arbitration”) before a single Arbitrator of the American Arbitration Association (the “AAA”).

The Parties agree that the Arbitration shall be conducted pursuant to the commercial rules of the AAA. In the event that the Parties cannot agree on the selection of the Arbitrator, then the Arbitrator shall be selected by the AAA. The prevailing Party in the Arbitration shall be entitled to recover all of its related costs, whether before or after the formal institution of the Arbitration, including but not limited to its reasonable attorneys’ fees and, if RR Auction prevails, the Buyer’s Premium as defined in these Conditions of Sale. The Parties agree that Bidder shall have no right to recover consequential or indirect damages, or lost profits damages.

The Parties consent to the enforcement of the decision in the Arbitration pursuant to the Federal Arbitration Act in either the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts.

Except as provided in Bidder’s Remedies with regard to the Certification of Authenticity, any dispute, claim, cause of action related to or arising out of these Conditions of Sale or any other agreement(s) between the Parties must be brought within one (1) year of the acts, omissions or circumstances giving rise to the alleged claim, without exceptions. This provision is intended as a full, complete and absolute release of any claims after one (1) year of such acts, omissions or circumstances. The Parties agree further that these waiver provisions are intended to be binding on all parties in the event of any dispute, specifically including but not limited to third party claims and cross-ac-

tions brought by either RR Auction or Bidder. These provisions are consideration for the execution of these Conditions of Sale.

in these lots being sold for less than 10% above the under Bidder’s bid.

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.

Successful Bids: The fall of RR Auction’s hammer indicates the final bid. RR Auction will record the paddle number of the Bidder. If Bidder’s salesroom or absentee bid is successful, Bidder will be notified after the sale by mailed or emailed invoice.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, RR Auction may, in its sole discretion, enforce its rights pursuant to these Conditions of Sale in the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts rather than in an Arbitration related to or arising out of any Auction of an item sold for less than $10,000. This right shall relate to the individual item price, such that RR Auction may, in its sole discretion, enforce its rights pursuant to these Conditions of Sale in the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts rather than in an Arbitration for items that in the aggregate exceed $10,000. The prevailing Party in such a proceeding shall be entitled to recover all of its related costs, whether before or after the formal institution of the proceeding, including but not limited to its reasonable attorneys’ fees and, if RR Auction prevails, the Buyer’s Premium as defined in these Conditions of Sale. This right of enforcement is unique to RR Auction, and these Conditions of Sale are a waiver by the Bidder of any right to enforcement or adjudication outside of an Arbitration.

CONDUCT OF AUCTION Estimate Prices: In addition to descriptive information, each item in the Catalog sometimes includes a price range which reflects opinion as to the price expected at auction (the “Estimate Prices”). In other instances, Estimate Prices can be obtained by calling RR Auction at (603) 732-4280. The Estimate Prices are based upon various factors including prices recently paid at auction for comparable property, condition, rarity, quality, history and provenance. Estimate Prices are prepared well in advance of the sale and subject to revision. Estimates do not include the Buyer’s Premium or sales tax (see under separate heading).

Owned or Guaranteed Property: RR Auction generally offers property consigned by others for sale at public auction; in very limited occasion, lots are offered that are the property of RR Auction.

Before the Auction: Bidder may attend pre-sale viewing for all of RR Auction’s auctions at no charge. All property to be auctioned is usually on view for several days prior to the sale. Bidder is encouraged to examine lots thoroughly. Bidder may also request condition reports (see below). RR Auction’s staff are available at viewings and by appointment.

Maximum Bids – All Auctions: To maximize Bidder’s chance of winning, RR Auction strongly encourages the use of maximum bids. RR Auction will then bid for Bidder until the lot reaches Bidder’s specified maximum.

Maximum bids are strictly confidential. Placing arbitrary, nonincremental bids on lots with prior maximum bids may result

Unsold Lots: If a lot does not reach the reserve, it is bought-in. In other words, it remains unsold and is returned to the Consignor. RR Auction 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.

Bidding—Timed Auction: Bidder may open, monitor, and/or raise bids at any time before the close of a lot through www.rrauction.com. RR Auction offers a callback service the day of the Auction, but Bidder is responsible for supplying a correct telephone number(s) where Bidder can be reached until the Auction closes. Bidder must request this service in writing. RR Auction will make reasonable efforts to ensure that Bidders who request a callback are contacted if outbid; however, RR Auction does not guarantee this service and it is merely a courtesy and not an enforceable right. The auctioneer may also execute a bid on behalf of the consignor to protect the reserve, either by entering a bid in response to salesroom, telephone or absentee bids. Under no circumstances will the auctioneer place any bid on behalf of the consignor above the reserve. The auctioneer will not specifically identify bids placed on behalf of the consignor to protect the reserve.

To ensure proper registration, those Bidders intending to bid via the Internet must visit www.RRauction.com and register accordingly at least one full day prior to the actual auction. Winning bidders will be notified by RR Auction. RR Auction is not responsible or liable for any problems, delays, or any other issues or problems resulting out of use of the Internet generally or specifically, including but not limited to transmission, execution or processing of bids.

Any Bidder may bid on any lot prior to 6 pm EST/EDT. At that time, an extended bidding period goes into effect. If Bidder has not bid on a lot before 6 pm EST/EDT, Bidder may not bid on that lot after 6 pm EST/EDT. Only those Bidders who have placed bids on a lot before 6 pm EST/EDT will be allowed to bid on that lot after 6 pm EST/EDT. If Bidder is the only Bidder on a lot at 6 pm EST/EDT, that lot is awarded to Bidder. During the extended bidding period, a lot will remain open only to those who bid on that lot prior to 6 pm EST/EDT. All lots WITHOUT an opening bid at 6 pm EST/EDT will remain OPEN to ALL Bidders until 7 pm EST/EDT or until they receive their first bid.

These lots will close immediately upon receipt of a bid or at 7 pm EST/EDT, whichever comes first. For all lots that are active after 7 pm EST/EDT, bidding will remain open until 30 minutes pass without a bid being placed on THAT lot (the “30 Minute Rule”). 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 EST/EDT. On a PER LOT BASIS, the 30 minute timer will reset each time a bid is placed after 7 pm EST/ EDT. If Bidder is the high Bidder, raising Bidder’s maximum bid

will NOT reset the timer. RR Auction reserves the right to close the Auction at any time at its sole discretion.

Bidding - Internet – Live Auction: Bidder may open, monitor, and/or raise bids at any time before the close of a lot through www.rrauction.com. RR Auction offers a callback service the day of the Auction, but Bidder is responsible for supplying a correct telephone number(s) where Bidder can be reached until the Auction closes. Bidder must request this service in writing. RR Auction will make reasonable efforts to ensure that Bidders who request a callback are contacted if outbid; however, RR Auction does not guarantee this service and it is merely a courtesy and not an enforceable right.

phone number shown in his application and this consent shall remain in effect until it is revoked in writing. RR Auction may from time to time contact Bidder concerning sale, purchase, and auction opportunities available.

Rules of Construction: RR Auction presents properties in a number of collectible fields, and as such, specific venues have promulgated supplemental Terms and Conditions. Nothing herein shall be construed to waive the general Conditions of Sale by these additional rules and shall be construed to give force and effect to the rules in their entirety.

To ensure proper registration, those Bidders intending to bid via the Internet must visit www.RRauction.com and register accordingly at least one full day prior to the actual auction. Winning bidders will be notified by RR Auction. RR Auction is not responsible or liable for any problems, delays, or any other issues or problems resulting out of use of the Internet generally or specifically, including but not limited to transmission, execution or processing of bids.

Property is auctioned in consecutive numerical order, as it appears in the catalog. The auctioneer will accept bids from those present in the salesroom or absentee bidders participating by telephone, internet or by written bid left with RR Auction in advance of the auction. The auctioneer may also execute a bid on behalf of the consignor to protect the reserve, either by entering a bid in response to salesroom, telephone or absentee bids. Under no circumstances will the auctioneer place any bid on behalf of the consignor above the reserve. The auctioneer will not specifically identify bids placed on behalf of the consignor to protect the reserve.

During live Auctions, internet bids can be placed in real time through one or more of the following Third Party services: www. liveauctioneers.com, www.invaluable.com and www.icollector. com. RR Auction is not responsible or liable for any problems, delays, or any other issues or problems resulting out of use of the Internet generally or specifically, including but not limited to transmission, execution or processing of bids. RR Auction treats any third-party site bids as floor or telephone bids. Floor bids and telephone bids are always considered first over third party sites bids, and floor bids are considered earlier than telephone bids. All RR Auction lots purchased through the third party sites carry an additional Buyer’s Premium.

Miscellaneous: Agreements between Bidders and Consignors to effectuate a non-sale of an item at Auction, inhibit bidding on a consigned item to enter into a private sale agreement for said item, or to utilize RR Auction’s Auction to obtain sales for non-selling consigned items subsequent to the Auction, are strictly prohibited.

If a subsequent sale of a previously consigned item occurs in violation of this provision, RR Auction reserves the right to charge Bidder the applicable Buyer’s Premium and Consignor a Seller’s Commission as determined for each auction venue and by the terms of the seller’s agreement.

Acceptance of these Terms and Conditions qualifies Bidder as a client who has consented to be contacted by RR Auction in the future. In conformity with “do-not-call” regulations promulgated by the Federal or State regulatory agencies, participation by the Bidder is affirmative consent to being contacted at the

Glossary of Condition terms For decades, RR Auction has led the industry in providing an accurate and detailed condition statement for each item that we sell. Starting in 2016 we’ve decided to take a fresh approach to describing each item’s condition.

As our website and catalog images continually improve, and bidders can see obvious details from those excellent images, we’ve decided to simplify things, using the same terminology to describe an item’s overall condition (on an ascending scale of 1 to 4: good, very good, fine, very fine), but only adding specific details, if any, that would not be obvious from the illustration.

VERY FINE describes an item in virtually flawless condition, and is used sparingly for items of exceptionally attractive appearance.

FINE is the most common statement of condition, and applies to most items that we offer. It describes items that show expected handling wear, generally acceptable random flaws (such as light creases, small bends, etc.), and an overall appearance that is pleasing to the majority of collectors.

VERY GOOD describes an item that exhibits more moderate flaws (such as toning, light staining, professional reinforcements or repairs, etc.). Most collectors would be comfortable with items in very good condition, and this would be the expected condition for many formats (early presidential documents, for example).

GOOD describes an item with obvious visible flaws, including heavy wear, missing portions, or repairs that affect appearance; generally items in this condition are offered only if an item is otherwise exceedingly rare or important.

Of course we’re more than happy to provide more in-depth information about any item via phone or email. We hope this new system will make for easier reading and a more pleasant bidding experience.

Remarkable Results

$1.625 MILLION Apollo 15 Lunar Surface Chronograph

Our auctions continually command the attention of serious collectors and consignors around the world.

We have a 40-year history of record-breaking results, with more records still to be broken.

If you are ready to sell and looking for a company that cares about your items as much as you do, call us.

Please contact the auction director, Elizebeth, at (603) 732-4280, or via email at Elizebeth.Otto@RRAuction.com.

If you are ready to sell and looking for a company that cares about your items as much as you do, call us.

Please contact the auction director, Elizebeth, at (603) 732-4280, or via email at Elizebeth.Otto@RRAuction.com.

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