space exploration 627. Scott Carpenter’s T-33A Flight Manual with Mercury Astronauts Initials. Scott Carpenter’s bracket-bound United States
Air Force flight manual for the T-33A aircraft, dated July 15, 1961, 9 x 11.5, with the front page initialed by six of the Mercury astronauts in pencil or ballpoint: Scott Carpenter, “C.,” John Glenn, “J.H.G,” Gus Grissom, “V.G.,” Wally Schirra, “W.M.S.J.,” Alan Shepard, “A.B.S.,” and Deke Slayton, “D. K.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a signed certificate of authenticity from Farthest Reaches owner Stephen Hankow, who affirms that this manual derives from the Scott Carpenter Family Collection. Starting Bid $200
628. Mercury Astronauts (5) Signed Cover. Mailing envelope,
6.5 x 3.5, postmarked at Houston on July 17, 1962, signed in blue ballpoint, “Virgil I. Grissom,” in black ballpoint, “DK Slayton,” and in black felt tip, “Wally Schirra,” “Scott Carpenter,” and “Gordon Cooper.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
Rare foil print signed by the Apollo 11 crew 629. Apollo 11 Signed Foil Etching. Sought-after color 7.5 x 11.25 foil etch reproduction of a John Berkey painting entitled ‘One Giant Leap,’ which depicts Neil Armstrong standing on the surface of the moon, with Buzz Aldrin, the Lunar Module Eagle, the Earth, and small images of the rocket launch, orbiting Command Module Columbia, and the American flag visible in the background. The foil etch is affixed to the original 10.5 x 13.5 presentation mount, which is signed in black ink, “Neil Armstrong,” “Buzz Aldrin,” and “M. Collins.” Handsomely matted and framed to an overall size of 20.5 x 24.5. Includes the original information sheet for the Berkey painting. In fine condition, with some creasing to the image. Only 75 of these personally autographed foil pictures were made for the space exhibit at the 1972 North Carolina State Fair. A wonderful display piece featuring a rare artist’s portrayal of both Armstrong and Aldrin on the lunar surface, signed in full by the heroic astronauts of the Apollo 11 mission. Starting Bid $300
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