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Rare full set of ‘Sieger’ stamps signed by 20 astronauts, including Armstrong, Glenn, Cernan, and more
389. Astronauts Signed Stamp
Collection. Complete set of 20 international stamp sheets signed between 1968 and 1971 for German stamp dealer Hermann E. Sieger. The collection consists of commemorative postage stamps from around the world, each signed in various ink types by an Apollo or Mercury-era astronaut, including: Neil Armstrong, Stuart Roosa, Richard Gordon, Gene Cernan, Rusty Schweickart, Edgar Mitchell, Alan Bean, James Lovell, Scott Carpenter, Frank Borman, Wally Schirra, Don Eisele, Gordon Cooper, John Glenn, Walt Cunningham, Jack Swigert, Tom Stafford, Jim McDivitt, Charles Conrad, and Dave Scott. In overall fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Zarelli Space Authentication for the Conrad signed stamp, and by 11 of the original German-language biography cards. Starting Bid $200
390. Roger Chaffee Signed Photograph. Naval pilot and astronaut (1935-1967) who was one of three crew members to perish in the Apollo 1 command module fire on January 27, 1967. Rare official color glossy 8 x 10 red-numbered NASA photo (S-64-31447) of Chaffee in a handsome formal pose with pilot’s wings on his lapel, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Harold, best wishes, Roger B. Chaffee.” Reverse bears “A Kodak Paper” watermarks. In very good to fine condition, with several noticeable creases. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200
391. Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins Signed Book. Signed
book: First on the Moon. Book club edition. Boston, MA: Little, Brown and Company, 1970. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.75 x 8.5, 511 pages. Signed on the title page in black ink by Buzz Aldrin and in blue ballpoint by Michael Collins. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
8 x 10 NASA lithograph of Neil Armstrong posing in his white space suit against a lunar backdrop, signed in blue felt tip by the Apollo 11 moonwalker. In very good to fine condition, with a light horizontal crease passing across Armstrong’s helmet and signature paraph. An appealing uninscribed example of this iconic pose. Starting Bid $300
393. Neil Armstrong and Paul Calle Signed Lithograph.
Limited edition 19 x 29 lithograph of Neil Armstrong in his flight suit prior to the Apollo 11 mission, numbered 793/1000, signed in pencil by history’s first moonwalker. Also signed in pencil by the artist, Paul Calle, beneath his preprinted signature. In fine condition. This handsome, highly desirable item is the only individual print edition that Armstrong signed and remains among the most sought-after of all NASA-related lithographs. Starting Bid $300
394. Neil Armstrong Signature. Bold vintage felt tip signature, “Neil Armstrong, Apollo 11,” on an off-white 4.75 x 2.75 card, handsomely doublematted with a portrait to an overall size of 10.75 x 16.5. A collector’s date notation indicates that the signature was acquired on November 21, 1970. In fine condition, with a few small stains to the bottom edge. Starting Bid $200
395. Neil Armstrong Signed Photograph. Appealing
semi-glossy 5.5 x 9.75 photo of Neil Armstrong clipped from a program for the 60th Annual Meeting of the National Council Boy Scouts of America, desirably signed in the upper border in black felt tip, “Neil Armstrong, Apollo 11.” In fine condition, with scattered light creasing and a couple of small stains. Accompanied by full letters of authenticity from JSA and Zarelli Space Authentication. A youthful and uncommon signed pose from Armstrong, who further complements the autograph by adding his “Apollo 11” mission designation. Starting Bid $200 396. Neil Armstrong Signed Photograph. Scarce official
color glossy 8 x 10 numbered NASA photo (S-69-31741) of CDR Armstrong in his white space suit against a lunar backdrop, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip, “To Gledhill Cameron— with best wishes, Neil Armstrong, Apollo 11.” In very good to fine condition, with small creases and surface impressions, and a paperclip impression to the top edge. Accompanied by six vintage official NASA photos and a transmittal letter from Armstrong’s secretary Geneva Barnes, NASA letterhead, May 18, 1971. Starting Bid $200
397. Michael Collins Signed Oversized
Photograph. Color satin-finish 20 x 16 photo of the Lunar Module Eagle high above the lunar surface with the Earth visible in the background, signed in silver ink, “Michael Collins, Apollo XI CMP.” In fine condition, with a few small surface creases, and adhesive remnants to corners. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Astronaut Central. Starting Bid $200
