Space

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

630. Apollo 11 Signed

Photograph. Official color 10 x 8 NASA lithograph of the Apollo 11 crew in their white space suits against a lunar backdrop, signed in blue felt tip by Neil Armstrong, and in black felt tip by Michael Collins and Buzz Aldrin. In very good to fine condition, with a crease area on Armstrong’s chest and the signatures several shades light. Starting Bid $300

631. Neil Armstrong Signed Photograph. Desirable

official color 10 x 8 NASA lithograph of the Apollo 11 crew in their white space suits against a lunar background, signed in blue felt tip by Neil Armstrong. In very good to fine condition, with some surface loss in the top border, and an unobtrusive light crease to the lower right corner. Starting Bid $300 632. Neil Armstrong Signed Photograph. Uncommon

official color 10 x 8 NASA lithograph of Earth as seen from Apollo 10, signed in black felt tip by Neil Armstrong. In very good to fine condition, with a crease to the lower right corner, a small crease to the right edge, and two paperclip impressions to the top edge. An unusual image of Earth from space to be signed by the first moonwalker. Starting Bid $300

633. Neil Armstrong Signed Photograph. Desirable

official color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of Armstrong posing in his white space suit against a lunar backdrop, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip, “To Andrew Bambury—Neil Armstrong.” In fine to very fine condition. Starting Bid $200 635. Neil Armstrong Signature. Appealing ballpoint

signature, “Neil Armstrong,” on an off-white 3.25 x 1.75 card. Double-matted and framed with a photo to an overall size of 11.5 x 15. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

634. Neil Armstrong Signed $1 Bill. Se-

ries 1974 one-dollar bill, signed on the left side in black ballpoint by Apollo 11 moonwalker Neil Armstrong. In fine condition, with the signature very faded, but completely legible. Starting Bid $200

Armstrong to school children: “I hope that you will also have the opportunity to make an expedition some day”

636. Neil Armstrong Autograph Letter Signed. ALS, penned on an off-

white 4 x 5.75 notebook sheet, no date. Handwritten letter from Neil Armstrong “To the students at Pergamos School,” in full: “We appreciate your interest in space & in this expedition. It was a great experience. I hope that you will also have the opportunity to make an expedition some day. Good luck!” In very good to fine condition, with creasing, toning, and buckling at the middle from old tape on the back. Starting Bid $200

637. Al Worden’s Unflown Apollo 15 Robbins Medallion. Al Worden’s unflown Apollo 15 Robbins Medal,

approximately 1.5˝ diameter, with a raised design on the face of the Apollo 15 mission insignia. The reverse of the sterling silver medal is engraved “Man’s Flight Through Life Is Sustained by the Power of His Knowledge” along with the July 26, 1971, launch date; July 30, 1971, moon landing date; and August 7, 1971, return date. This medal is serial numbered “185” along the edge and includes its original matching plastic case. Condition is mint state. From the collection of Apollo 15 CMP Al Worden, and accompanied by a letter of provenance from his daughter Alison (Worden) Penczak. Starting Bid $300

638. Apollo 17 Flown Flag Display. Impressively

displayed flown fabric American flag carried to the moon on Apollo 17, 5.5 x 4, mounted on an official 20˝ diameter wooden presentation plaque with decorative metal plates and text: “This United States flag was flown aboard the Apollo 17 mission to the Moon, December 7–19, 1972. Presented to Brock R. ‘Randy’ Stone, In appreciation for your tireless devotion to NASA and your important role in helping make history in space exploration as an engineer, technical expert, flight director, and senior manager spanning a distinguished career with NASA of 37 years. From the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, March 2004.” Also included is a Space Shuttle artifact mounted to a 5 x 7 wooden plaque, with engraved plate below: “Brock R. Stone, For outstanding leadership as flight director on STS 51-J, The J Team, 3 Oct 85.” In overall fine condition. Accompanied by an easel-style display stand; the plaque is also backed in felt and has a routed slot opening so that it may hang on the wall. Starting Bid $500

639. NASA Astronaut Group 8 Signed Photograph.

Official color semi-glossy 9.5 x 7 NASA photo of the prototype Space Shuttle Enterprise, affixed to the original mount, which is signed in black ink and felt tip by 35 astronauts, the majority being members of NASA Astronaut Group 8, including: Dick Scobee, Judith Resnik, Ellison Onizuka, Ron McNair, Sally Ride, S. David Griggs, and more. An inscription reads: “To Stretch Flanagan—thanks for the great tour! The 35 Astronaut Candidates.” In very good to fine condition, with staining to both the mount and the image. Originates from the personal collection of longtime NASA employee Robert B. ‘Stretch’ Flanagan. Starting Bid $200