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RR Auction’s spring Space and Aviation sale brings 700+ items to the auction block, including many offered publicly for the first time. The auction is highlighted by the collection of Apollo 15 CMP Al Worden, filled with flown items, personal mementos, and autographs. Other highlights include a ‘stowaway’ plaque flown on Apollo 12, a remarkable charm bracelet with flown pendants from the wife of Wally Schirra, and a flown LM checklist page from Buzz Aldrin’s collection. The sale is rounded out by robust selections of meteorites and flown Robbins medallions.
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April 22, 2021 | SPACE EXPLORATION AND AVIATION
Project Mercury
18-year-old air cadet “Virgil” Grissom is determined to reach his aviation dreams “They can wash me out from here on, any place and for anything. But I’m going to give it all I’ve got” 3001. Gus Grissom Autograph Letter Signed. World War II-dated ALS signed “Virgil,” one page both sides, 7.25 x 10.25, September 7, 1944. Addressed from Sheppard Field in Texas, a handwritten letter to his parents, Dennis and Cecile Grissom, in part: “Tonight I have good news. I’m a Cadet. I got my appointment today. I won’t know for sure what I’m going to be until I get to my second week in Pre-flight. As soon as I leave the field I will go to another field where we will get on the line training that will be helping out the Mechanics who work on the planes. All we do is work around the plane. I be there from 30 to 90 days. From there I will go to Pre-flight. That’s where I will find out for sure what I’m going to be. That is if I make it that far. They can wash me out from here on, any place and for anything. But I’m going to give it all I’ve got.
The envelope is free-franked by Grissom, which is quite unusual to see. I sent Betty a telegram. Did she show it to you?...There were 13 of us appointed Cadets today and I was put in charge of them. All I had to do was march them to the lecture and back. There is a kid from Bloomington & one from Evansville that are Cadets with me. I hope we get to stick to-gether.” In fine condition, with faint toning to the folds and edges. Includes the original hand-addressed mailing envelope, which Grissom has free-franked in the upper right and, in the return address field, he has incorporated his signature: “Pvt. A. C. Virgil Grissom… 3706th A.A.F. Base Unit (B.TC.), Section O.” Accompanied by a signed letter of authenticity from Grissom’s brother, Lowell. Written from his basic flight training school, this is a remarkably early letter from the 18-year-old Grissom that dates to the very nascency of his aviation career.Starting Bid $200
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3002. 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.” The manual consists of the following nine sections: Description, Normal Procedures, Emergency Procedures, Auxiliary Equipment, Operating Limitations, Flight Characteristics, Systems Operation, Crew Duties, and All Weather Operation. 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
3003. Mercury Astronauts (6) Signed Photograph. Excellent glossy 9.5 x 7.25 photo of the seven original Mercury astronauts during U.S. Air Force survival training exercises at Nevada’s Stead Air Force Base in 1960, signed in black felt tip by Gordon Cooper, John Glenn, and Alan Shepard, in black ink by Scott Carpenter and Deke Slayton, and in purple ink by Wally Schirra. Triple-matted and framed with a plaque to an overall size of 16.5 x 15. In fine condition, with some slight emulsion irregularity. A desirable and ‘rugged’ photo signed by six of the Mercury astronauts. Starting Bid $200
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April 22, 2021 | SPACE EXPLORATION AND AVIATION
3004. Mercury Astronauts (4) Signed Photograph. Color 8.5
x 11 lithograph of a Project Mercury launch, signed in black felt tip by John Glenn, Scott Carpenter, Wally Schirra, and Gordon Cooper. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
The Mercury Seven support Gordon Cooper following his historic Faith 7 flight 3005. Mercury Seven Signed Program. Original program
for an event “Honoring Major Leroy Gordon Cooper, Mercury Astronaut, for his successful 22 orbit flight in Faith 7,” held in the Benjamin Franklin Room at the State Department on May 21, 1963, measures 10.25 x 8 unfolded, signed in ink and ballpoint by all seven original Mercury astronauts: “Alan B. Shepard, Jr.,” “Gordon Cooper,” “Wally Schirra,” “DK Slayton,” “Scott Carpenter,” “Gus Grissom,” and “John Glenn.” The program is also signed by aerospace pioneer Robert Gilruth, the first director of NASA’s Manned Spacecraft Center.” Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 19 x 31. In fine condition, with some faint staining. Starting Bid $300
Gene Kranz’s Mercury Flight Controller Handbook used for the launch of John Young’s Friendship 7
3006. Mercury-Atlas 6: Gene Kranz’s Flight Controller Handbook. Project Mercury Flight Controller Handbook personally-owned and –used by longtime NASA flight director Gene Kranz for the launch of Mercury-Atlas 6 and John Young’s Friendship 7. Contained with its original black NASA three-ring binder, the handbook is dated between July 12, 1961 and January 3, 1962, with the cover page reading: “Project Mercury Flight Controller Handbook, Capsule 13, Final.” Utilized by Kranz while serving as the mission’s Assistant Flight Director, this handbook features copious handwritten notes relating to the various systems of the Mercury No. 13 spacecraft. In fine condition, with expected wear from use. Accompanied by a letter of provenance signed by Kranz. Starting Bid $200 Hundreds of more items are listed online at www.RRAuction.com | 5
One-of-a-kind charm bracelet belonging to Jo Schirra, containing flown pendants from each manned Mercury mission and Gemini 6, highlighted by an astounding gold Apollo 7 Robbins Medal serial numbered “1”
3007. Jo Schirra’s Mercury Era Flown Charm Bracelet. Charm
bracelet from the collection of Jo Schirra, the wife of NASA astronaut Wally Schirra, which features an assemblage of nine charms flown on all six manned Mercury missions, the Gemini 6 mission, and the Apollo 7 mission. The goldtone bracelet, which measures 5.5˝ in length, contains the following flown items: a Freedom 7 heat shield fragment with 14K gold pendant; a Liberty Bell 7 pendant and 10-cent coin; a Friendship 7 14K gold ‘orbit’ pendant; an Aurora 7 14K gold ‘Mercury 7’ logo pendant; a Sigma 7 14K gold pendant; a Faith 7 14K gold pendant; a Gemini 6 14K gold pendant; a rare Apollo 7 14K gold flown Apollo 7 Robbins Medal, with serial number, “1”; and a 18K gold ‘love medal’ made by Lyonnais jeweler Alphonse Augis, with reverse engraved “Feb. 23,” which, in 1946, was the date Wally and Jo were married. The flown status of the Augis medal has been confirmed by Schirra’s daughter; however, its affiliated mission remains unknown. In fine condition. Included with the Freedom 7 heat shield pendant is a signed letter of provenance from Alan Shepard: “Freedom Seven carried no personal items, except my Naval Academy ring, and there have been no charms available as a memento of the flight. I have been concerned with this and have finally solved the problem! The small ring pendant on your charm is a thin section from the cylinder assembly of the heat shield release mechanism on my spacecraft.” Accompanied by a detailed letter of provenance signed by Jo and Wally’s daughter, Suzanna Schirra, which reads, in part: “The charm bracelet that accompanies this COA originally belonged to my mother Jo Schirra (husband to my father, Astronaut Wally Schirra) and was given to me upon her passing. Every charm on this bracelet has been flown by each astronaut whose mission is represented.” Starting Bid $5000
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April 22, 2021 | SPACE EXPLORATION AND AVIATION
Flight manual for the Freedom 7—the instructions for America’s first manned spaceflight
3008. Mercury-Redstone 3 Freedom 7 Capsule Flight Operations Manual. Official flight manual issued for America’s first manned space mission, identical to the one used by Alan Shepard: NASA Project Mercury Capsule Flight Operations Manual, Capsule 7 (SEDR 109-7). St. Louis, MO: McDonnell Aircraft Corporation, 15 August 1960. Dark blue leatherette 3-ring binder, 7.5 x 6.5, 126 pages. The binder’s cover depicts a rocket boosting the Mercury capsule and escape tower piercing through the atmosphere with clouds below. The manual contains all critical procedures to accomplish the United States’ first manned space flight, Freedom 7, divided into three main sections: “Normal Operating Procedures,” “Emergency Operating Procedures,” and “Trouble Shooting.” A final section, entitled “Astronaut’s Check List: Mercury Redstone Space Capsule 7” (SEDR 109-7(CL)), is printed on heavy yellow cardstock and has eight pages of “Normal Procedures,” which make up the flight plan for the mission, plus an additional twelve pages of “Emergency Procedures” defining steps to perform if any steps have failures or emergencies. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
Project Gemini Buzz Aldrin’s flown Gemini 12 Fliteline medallion— “One of the very few gold-plated medallions flown” 3050. Buzz Aldrin’s Gemini 12 Flown Gold-Plated Fliteline Medallion. Buzz Aldrin’s flown Gemini 12 Fliteline gold-plated sterling silver medallion, 1˝ diameter, with the front featuring a raised design of the mission insignia and the reverse engraved with the mission date, “November 11-15, 1966,” and raised text, “Gemini Twelve.” Condition is mint state, with slight scuffing and wear.
Accompanied by a flight-certified letter of provenance signed by Aldrin, who states: “This medallion was carried on the Gemini XII mission and flew in space during November 11 to 15, 1966. It is one of the very few gold-plated medallions flown, and logged over 94 hours in space…This medallion is from the original set that Jim and I had to keep for ourselves. Most medallions were given to our wives, children, or very close friends that played a significant role of support, either to the mission or to our families.” An attractive and uncommon gold-plated variant that once belonged to the pilot of Gemini 12. Starting Bid $500 Hundreds of more items are listed online at www.RRAuction.com | 7
3052. Neil Armstrong and Jim McDivitt Signed ‘Conquistadores del Cielo’ Philatelic Souvenir. Uncommon limited edition philatelic souvenir
presentation certificate, numbered 124/154, signed in pencil by Jim McDivitt and Neil Armstrong. The certificate bears a commemorative postage stamp affixed to the center, headed with the text: “Here men from the planet Earth first set foot upon the moon, July 1969, A. D., We came in peace for all mankind.” Small print at the bottom reads: “Presented to our fellow Conquistadores del Cielo, 1994.” Matted and framed to an overall size of 9.75 x 11.75. In very fine condition. Armstrong and McDivitt were both members of the Conquistadores del Cielo, an elite aviation club. Starting Bid $200
Cocktail napkin signed 13 NASA astronauts, including Bassett, Chaffee, Freeman, and Williams
3053. Astronauts (13) Multi-Signed Cocktail Napkin. Vintage cocktail napkin signed in ink and ballpoint by 13 of NASA’s
earliest astronauts, which includes the majority of Group 3 (sans Dave Scott and Alan Bean), and one member of Group 2 (Frank Borman). The off-white napkin measures 9.25 x 4.75 unfolded, and features the following names: “Rusty Schweickart,” “Buzz Aldrin,” “Donn Eisele,” “Michael Collins,” “Best wishes Steven, Charlie Bassett,” “Walter Cunningham,” “Ted Freeman,” “Roger B. Chaffee,” “Frank Borman,” “Dick Gordon, Jr.,” “Gene Cernan,” “C. Williams,” and “Bill Anders.” In very good to fine condition, with light overall creasing. The consignor notes that the napkin originates from the collection of a longtime senior executive at NASA. A desirable and sought-after assemblage of legendary names, some of whom would die too young, and others who would walk on the moon. Starting Bid $200 8 |
April 22, 2021 | SPACE EXPLORATION AND AVIATION
3054. Alan Bean’s Gemini 12 MSC MCC-Houston Badge.
Alan Bean’s NASA MSC–MCC Houston badge issued for Gemini 12, 2.25 x 3.75, issued to “Bean, Alan L. LCDR.” In fine condition. From the personal collection of Apollo 12 moonwalker Alan Bean, and accompanied by a letter of provenance from his daughter. Starting Bid $200
Flown Gemini 11 Fliteline medallion from the personal collection of future moonwalker Charles Conrad
3055. Charles Conrad’s Gemini 11 Flown Fliteline Medallion. Charles Conrad’s flown Gemini 11 Fliteline silver medallion, .75˝ x 1˝, 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.” Condition is mint state, with slight tarnishing to reverse. Accompanied by a handwritten letter of provenance signed by Conrad: “This sterling silver medallion flew aboard the Gemini XI spacecraft during September 12–15, 1966. The mission accomplished a rendezvous in less than one orbit of the Earth and set a world altitude record of 850 miles. It is from my personal collection.” This silver medallion was flown into low earth orbit with Command Pilot Conrad on his second space flight—he flew with Gordon Cooper on Gemini 5 roughly one year earlier. Starting Bid $300
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3056. Charles Conrad’s Gemini 5 Flown Fliteline Medallion. Charles Conrad’s flown sterling silver Gemini 5 Fliteline
medallion, approximately 1˝ diameter, with a raised design of the “8 Days or Bust” mission insignia on the front, and the reverse engraved: “August 21–29, 1965,” and hallmarked “Sterling” at the bottom. Includes the original maroon plastic Fliteline case. Condition is mint state, with some minor tarnishing to edges and reverse. Accompanied by a signed letter of provenance from Conrad, in part: “This sterling silver Gemini 5 medallion flew in space from August 21 to 29, 1965…This medallion became a part of history when we completed the record breaking eight day flight.” Starting Bid $300
“Eight Days or Bust”—the first US space mission patch, flown for eight days on Gemini 5
3057. Charles Conrad’s Gemini 5 Flown Mission Patch. Large flown embroidered Gemini 5 mission patch, 4˝ in diameter, affixed to a letter of provenance signed in blue felt tip by Pilot Charles Conrad, in part: “This Gemini 5 cloth patch was one of the few originals made in 1965. It was the first American crew designed manned space flight patch...This patch flew on the Gemini 5 mission...Our mission completed all eight days and Gemini 5 marked the beginning of the United States lead in manned space exploration.” The patch and letter are matted alongside a color satin-finish 6.25 x 7.25 photo of Conrad after recovery with an example of the patch on his suit, signed in blue felt tip, “Gemini V Recovery, Charles Conrad, Jr.” The display measures an overall 18.5 x 11.5. In fine condition. A historic flown piece representing America’s pioneering position in the history of manned spaceflight. Starting Bid $300
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April 22, 2021 | SPACE EXPLORATION AND AVIATION
From the collection of the Apollo 7 LMP— an unprecedented fully signed, oversized photo of NASA Astronaut Groups 1 and 2
3058. Walt Cunningham’s NASA Astronaut Groups 1 and 2 Signed Photograph. Walt Cunningham’s official color
18.5 x 14.5 NASA photograph of the first two groups of astronauts selected by NASA, with the front row depicting the original seven Mercury astronauts, who were chosen in April 1959, and the back row showing the ‘New Nine’ astronauts, who were named in September 1962. The photo is signed in black ink or felt tip by everyone pictured: “Gordon Cooper,” “Gus Grissom,” “Scott Carpenter,” “Wally Schirra,” “J. H. Glenn, Jr.,” “Alan Shepard,” “DK Slayton,” “Edward H. White II,” “James A. McDivitt,” “John Young,” “Elliot See,” “Charles Conrad, Jr.,” “Frank Borman,” “Neil Armstrong,” “Thomas P. Stafford,” and “James Lovell.” Archivally triple-matted and framed to an overall size of 27.5 x 23.5. In fine condition, with light overall fading. Accompanied by a twice-signed certificate of authenticity from Cunningham, who writes: “Early in 1964, I began to collect the signatures of the first 16 Astronauts on this photo. By the time I had all their signatures a few months later, I realized it would be a bit awkward to operate alongside them as an equal and, at the same time, to place them on a pedestal by framing their pictures on my office wall. Consequently, my picture was never framed, but was put away at home and forgotten. In March 2006, while looking through some of my space artifacts, I found this photograph signed by each of the first 16 Astronauts. It has been in my possession continuously since personally obtaining their signatures in 1964.” Starting Bid $2500
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Rare oversized crew-signed photo of the Gemini 4 liftoff: “What a ride!” 3059. Gemini 4 Signed Photograph. Extraordinary oversized color vintage glossy 11 x 14 photo of the GT-4 liftoff, signed in black felt tip, “What a ride! Gemini IV, 3 June ‘65, Edward H. White II” and “Jim McDivitt.” Reverse bears “A Kodak Paper” watermarks. In very good to fine condition, with scattered small creases, a short tear to the left edge, and a scratch/abrasion to the upper right background area. A scarce and sought-after vintage oversized photo signed by the crew of a significant mission: White made the first-ever spacewalk by an American, and McDivitt attempted to make the first space rendezvous. Starting Bid $200
3060. Gemini 5 Signed Photograph. Color semi-glossy 11 x 14 photo of the Titan II rocket lifting off from Launch Complex 19 to begin the Gemini 5 mission, signed in black felt tip, “Gordon Cooper, Cdr, GT5,” and in blue felt tip, “Charles Conrad, Jr., Plt.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
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3061. Gemini 6 Signed Photograph. Color semi-glossy 13.75 x 10.75 photo of the Gemini VI and Gemini VII making the first rendezvous in orbit between two crewed spacecraft, affixed to the original cardstock mount, signed and inscribed on the mount in black felt tip, “To Lola—Best wishes and many thanks for all of the great help on the mission, Tom Stafford” and “Wally Schirra.” Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 21.5 x 20.5. In fine condition, with a light scratch to the image. Starting Bid $200
April 22, 2021 | SPACE EXPLORATION AND AVIATION
3062. Gemini 8 Flown Heat Shield. A substantial segment of flown heat shield from the Gemini 8 spacecraft, measuring approximately 1.75˝ x 1˝ x .75˝ and encased in a slightly larger Lucite block that is displayed on a wooden base with an engraved plaque reading: “Heat Shield of Gemini #8, ‘First Docking in Space,’ Neil Armstrong, David Scott, 16 March 1966.” The base features two gold-tone pen-holder tubes on the left and right sides, which includes the original matching pens. In fine condition, with a few slight marks to the base. Starting Bid $200
Gold-plated Fliteline medallion flown on Gemini 8
3063. Gemini 8 Flown Gold Fliteline Medallion from the Collection of Dave Scott. Limited edition display
featuring a flown gold-plated Fliteline medallion carried during the Gemini 8 mission and deriving from the personal collection of astronaut Dave Scott. The medallion is mounted and matted with a plaque certifying its flown status, a Gemini 8 mission patch, and a color photo of Scott and Neil Armstrong walking in their space suits, signed in silver ink, “Dave Scott, Gemini VIII”; the display, numbered 2/10, is archivally framed to an overall size of 13.75 x 17. In fine condition. Accompanied by a detailed letter of provenance signed by Scott, also numbered 2/10, in part: “I hereby certify that the golden Gemini VIII medallion included with this display was flown aboard the Gemini VIII mission on March 16, 1966… This Gemini VIII medallion has been in my personal collection since we returned from the mission.” Starting Bid $500
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3064. Gemini 8 Flown Fliteline Medallion. Flown silver-tone Gemini 8 Fliteline medallion originally from the collection of Dave Scott, approximately 1˝ in diameter, featuring a raised design of the mission insignia on the face, and the reverse reading, “First to Dock in Space,” over the engraved mission date: 16 March, 1966.” Condition is mint state. Accompanied by a letter of provenance signed by Scott, in part: “This is to certify that the attached Gemini VIII…medallion was flown aboard Gemini VIII during the first docking in space, March 16, 1966.” Starting Bid $300
The astronauts of Project Gemini sign for their capsule parachute rigger
3065. Gemini Astronauts Multi-Signed Capsule Print.
Outstanding color 11.5 x 21.5 print of the GT-5 capsule, the McDonnell-built spacecraft used for NASA’s fifth Gemini mission, signed in black felt tip by 18 legendary astronauts, which includes each astronaut who flew on a Project Gemini mission—Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, Michael Collins, Gus Grissom, John Young, Jim McDivitt, Edward H. White II, Gordon Cooper, Charles Conrad, Frank Borman, James Lovell, Wally Schirra, Tom Stafford, Dave Scott, Gene Cernan, and Richard Gordon. The print is also signed by Deke Slayton, the director of Flight Crew Operations, and Elliot See, the original command pilot for Gemini 9, who died in a NASA jet crash before his flight. Framed without glass to an overall size of 13.75 x 23.75. In fine condition, with a crease extending from top central edge to upper section of capsule. An outstanding Gemini-era print that boasts autographs from all Gemini mission pilots and a total of six moonwalkers. Starting Bid $500
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April 22, 2021 | SPACE EXPLORATION AND AVIATION
3066. Gemini Astronauts (5) Signed Press Reference Book. Loose-leaf official press reference book entitled “Gemini
Spacecraft Number Four” prepared by the McDonnell Aircraft Corporation for NASA, May 15, 1965, 94 pages, 8.5 x 11, signed on the title page and table of contents in ink by five Gemini astronauts, all adding their Gemini-Titan flight numbers: “Gene Cernan, GT-9,” “Buzz Aldrin, GT-12,” “Gordon Cooper, GT-5,” “Wally Schirra, GT-6,” and “Tom Stafford, GT-6, GT-9.” The sections of this detailed, heavily illustrated reference guide are separated by tabbed dividers, labeled to identify many aspects and systems of the spacecraft. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
3067. Gemini Astronauts (11) Signed Oversized Earth Photograph. Large color glossy 19.75 x 15.75 photo of planet
Earth, signed in black felt tip Buzz Aldrin, Frank Borman, Scott Carpenter, Charles Conrad, Gordon Cooper, John Glenn, Jim McDivitt, Wally Schirra, Alan Shepard, Tom Stafford, and one other. The photo is also signed by Betty and Scott Grissom, and by the son of Edward H. White II. Framed to an overall size of 22.5 x 18.5. In fine condition. Accompanied by a program, menu, and tickets for the “Installation Ceremony” of the Project Gemini astronauts into the Astronaut Hall of Fame, held on March 20, 1993. Also includes three photos taken at the event, with two picturing Shepard and Glenn. Starting Bid $200
3068. Jack Lousma’s Gemini 10 Flown Fliteline Medallion. Jack Lousma’s flown Gemini 10 Fliteline medallion, 1˝ in diameter, with the front featuring a raised design of the mission insignia with astronaut surnames, and the reverse engraved with the mission date, “Gemini 10, July 18–21, 1966.” Condition is mint state, with trivial scuffing. Accompanied by a handwritten letter of provenance signed by Lousma. Starting Bid $200
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James Lovell’s gold-plated Fliteline medal flown on Gemini 12
3069. James Lovell’s Gemini 12 Flown Fliteline Medallion. James Lovell’s flown Gemini 12 Fliteline gold-plated medallion, 1˝ diameter, with the front featuring a raised design of the mission insignia and the reverse engraved with the mission date, “November 11-15, 1966,” and raised text, “Gemini Twelve.” Condition is mint state, with slight scuffing and wear. Accompanied by a flight-certified letter of provenance signed by Lovell: “I hereby certify that the Gemini 12 gold-colored Fliteline medal that accompanies this certification letter was flown with me aboard the mission November 11-15, 1966. This medal is from my personal collection of space artifacts and has been in my possession since the mission.” A sought-after gold-plated medallion carried into space with its original owner, Pilot James Lovell. Starting Bid $300
“This silver coin was flown on board the Gemini VII spacecraft”— from the collection of astronaut James Lovell
3070. James Lovell’s Gemini 7 Flown Fliteline Medallion. James Lovell’s flown Gemini 7 Fliteline silver-colored
medallion, 1˝ in diameter, with the front featuring a raised design of the mission insignia, and the reverse engraved with the mission date, “December 4–18, 1965,” with raised text above naming the astronauts and their mission, “Borman, Lovell, GT-7.” Condition is mint state, with some tarnishing to reverse. Includes the original plastic case. Accompanied by a signed letter of provenance from Gemini 7 Pilot Jim Lovell, who states: “This silver coin was flown on board the Gemini VII spacecraft December 1965.”Lovell served as the pilot for Gemini 7, spending nearly two weeks in space and making a total of 206 Earth orbits. The stylized silhouette of their capsule, the Gemini SC7 spacecraft, is seen in the insignia on the face of this medallion, flying behind an Olympic torch that symbolizes the marathon-like length of the mission. The capsule was the passive target for the first manned space rendezvous, performed by the crew of Gemini 6A on December 15th. A superb flown medallion carried into low earth orbit with Lovell during his very first space flight. Starting Bid $500 16 |
April 22, 2021 | SPACE EXPLORATION AND AVIATION
Flown silver medal from the second manned Gemini mission—from the personal collection of Jim McDivitt
3071. Jim McDivitt’s Gemini 4 Flown Fliteline Medallion. Jim McDivitt’s flown sterling silver Gemini 4 Fliteline medallion, approximately 1˝ in diameter, with a raised design of the mission insignia on the face, and the reverse engraved with the mission dates, “3–7 June 1965,” and hallmarked “Sterling” at the bottom. Condition is mint state, with some light tarnishing to the reverse. Accompanied by its original maroon plastic Fliteline case and a signed certificate of authenticity from McDivitt, in full: “I certify that this Gemini 4 medallion was flown by me aboard that mission. It is from my personal collection.” A highly desirable silver medallion carried into low earth orbit during the second manned Gemini mission and on the first spaceflight of Command Pilot Jim McDivitt. Starting Bid $300
Exceedingly rare fully signed NASA Astronaut Group 3 cover
3072. NASA Astronaut Group 3 Multi-signed Cover. Commemorative cover with a cachet honoring the “Team of 14
Astronauts for 3rd Stage Apollo-Gemini Project,” postmarked on October 18, 1963, the date of their selection announcement, signed on or next to their respective floating heads in ink or ballpoint by the entirety of NASA Astronaut Group 3—”Edwin E. Aldrin, Jr.,” “W. A. Anders,” “Charles Bassett,” “Alan L. Bean,” “Eugene A. Cernan,” “Roger B. Chaffee,” “M. Collins,” “Donn Eisele,” “Walter Cunningham,” “R. F. Gordon, Jr.,” “C. Williams,” “Rusty Schweickart,” “Dave Scott,” and “Ted Freeman.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $300
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“Flown into space onboard my Gemini VI spacecraft” 3074. Wally Schirra’s Gemini 6 Flown Fliteline Medallion. Wally Schirra’s flown silver-tone Gemini 6
Fliteline medallion, approximately 1˝ diameter, with a raised design of the ‘Castor and Pollux’ mission insignia on the front, and the reverse engraved: “GT-GT-6, December 15–16, 1965.” Condition is mint state. Accompanied by a signed letter of provenance from Schirra, in part: “The silver ‘Fliteline’ medallion accompanying this letter…was flown into space onboard my Gemini VI spacecraft between December 15th–16th, 1965.” Includes an additional letter of provenance from Schirra’s son. A sought-after flown Gemini medallion carried into geocentric orbit with Wally Schirra, the mission’s command pilot, on his second spaceflight. Starting Bid $300
Stafford’s flown Gemini 9 silver medallion, “one of the very few that were gold plated”
3075. Tom Stafford’s Gemini 9 Flown Fliteline Medallion. Tom Stafford’s flown Gemini 9 gold-plated sterling silver Fliteline medallion, 1˝ x 3/4˝, with a raised design of the mission insignia on the front, and the reverse engraved: “Gemini IX, June 3–6, 1966,” with the astronauts’ names on either side, “Stafford” and “Cernan.” Hallmarked “Sterling” at the bottom. Includes the original maroon plastic Fliteline case. Exhibits minor overall tarnishing. Accompanied by a signed letter of provenance from Stafford, in part: “This medallion flew in space during June 3 through 6, 1966 on the Gemini IX mission. I commanded the flight while Eugene Cernan served as pilot. The medallion is sterling silver and one of the very few that were gold plated…Our crew emblem illustrates the objectives of the flight, a docking with an Agena target vehicle and performing a spacewalk. Our Agena never reached orbit on our first launch attempt, a computer failure scrubbed the second attempt to reach the new ‘ATDA’ target vehicle, but the third time was the charm as we finally reached orbit on June 3.” An uncommon gold-plated variant carried into low earth orbit with Command Pilot Stafford on his second spaceflight. Starting Bid $500
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John Young’s Gemini 10 Fliteline medallion— “flown with me and Michael Collins aboard the mission”
3076. John Young’s Gemini 10 Flown Fliteline Medallion. John Young’s flown Gemini 10 Fliteline medallion, 1˝ in diameter, with the front featuring a raised design of the mission insignia with astronaut surnames, and the reverse engraved with the mission date, “Gemini 10, July 18–21, 1966.” Condition is mint state, with trivial scuffing. Accompanied by a letter of provenance signed by Young: “I hereby certify that the accompanying Gemini 10 silver colored Fliteline Medal was flown with me and Michael Collins aboard the mission July 18–21, 1966. It has been a part of my personal collection since the mission.” Carried into low earth orbit with Command Pilot Young on his second spaceflight.Starting Bid $300
Project Apollo Hardware and Space Suit
3095. Apollo 4 Flown Heat Shield. Rare flown piece of heat shield from the CSM-017, the spacecraft for the Apollo 4 mission, which launched from Cape Kennedy LC-39A on November 9, 1967, and splashed down eight and a half hours later in the North Pacific Ocean, measuring 3.5˝ x 1.75˝ x .75˝ and encased in a slightly larger rectangular Lucite display with a descriptive plate. In fine condition. Apollo 4 (also known as AS-501) was the first uncrewed test flight of the Saturn V launch vehicle, the type used by the U.S. Apollo program to send the first astronauts to the Moon. Starting Bid $200
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3096. Apollo CM Block II Crew Couch Fluorescent Floodlight. Apollo Com-
mand Module Block II fluorescent overhead floodlight designed to be positioned above the crew couches, measuring 6˝ x 4.75˝ x 2.75˝, marked below the power port with a part number: “V36-770018-3.” Other part labels have been removed. The light has a built-in mounting bracket, and is angled to provide lighting in front of the crew. Includes its gray protective cover, with affixed red label: “Parts Protection, 9EH2351, S/S 6, C/M Crew Couch Light Cover.” A scarce and desirable piece of Block II CM hardware. Starting Bid $200
Important Apollo PUGS display from the Block II Command Module
3097. Apollo CM Block II SPS Propellant Utilization Gauge. Apollo Command
Module Block II Service Propulsion System (SPS) Propellant Quantity and Utilization display gauge used as a ground test unit, marked on the reverse with the control no. “ME181-0139-ADT.” The box measures 4.75˝ x 6˝ x 5.75˝, and marked on the side in red paint: “For Ground Only.” The gauge has a display for remaining oxidizer and fuel, a test switch, a dial to indicate an unbalanced mixture, and three switches along the bottom to control the oxidizer flow, as well as the mode of the PUG. Located on Panel 3A of the Command Module main control panel, this gauge would measure the remaining fuel and oxidizer quantities and display and control the fuel/oxidizer mixture ratio. Starting Bid $500
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Rare complete Apollo Block I rotational hand controller from 1964
3098. Apollo Command Module Block I Rotational Hand Controller. Apollo Command Module Block I Rotational
Hand Controller (RHC) in its gray housing, measuring an overall 5.75˝ x 9˝ x 2.75˝, with the original umbilical cable extending from the bottom of the unit. The housing retains its original Honeywell label, reading: “Control, Rotation, Mfg by Honeywell for NAA/S & ID, NAA/S & ID Control No. ME901-0172-0302, Contract or Order No. M3J7XA-406004, NAA/S & ID Inspect Serial No. 10028FSK 0006, Mfr Part No. DCG146E3,” with date stamped below, “May 27, 1964.” Complete with its spring-loaded hand controller joystick providing three-axis attitude control: the handle pivots at the palm for pitch up/down, swivels at the handle for yaw left/right, and sways side-to-side for roll left/right. Retains its locking pin at the base, designed to prevent inadvertent activation during nonoperating periods. A later red deaccession tag is attached to the umbilical cable. This was presumably an engineering test unit used by North American Aviation, the prime contractor for the Block I CSM. While we have sold a few Block II rotational hand controllers, this is the first Block I example we have ever seen—it is a scarce and important piece of early Apollo hardware. Starting Bid $2500
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Fuel Cell No. 3 from the Apollo CSM Simulator
3099. Apollo Command Module Fuel Cell. Apollo CSM Fuel Cell Serial Number 3, one of the triad used in the Ground Testing Simulator to test all of the electrical systems in development for Apollo. With electrical and liquid oxygen and hydrogen connectors on the side panel, the unit measures 22” in diameter and 43” tall, with a weight of approximately 200 lbs. Manufactured by Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Corp under subcontract for North American Aviation. This particular fuel cell is Serial Number 3 from the simulator, with a Feb 1968 edition part tag with a functional test noted for 9/8/69. It is identical to the flight unit, but with additional simulator functionality and interfaces. Having a power source similar to the flight item was essential to test all of the other electrical systems for Apollo. Red letters on the side read “Simulator Fuel Cell Powerplant.” One of the primary technology developments during Apollo concerned the electrical systems, and they became a focal point of the Apollo 13 rescue mission, from the explosion in the Service Module fuel cell oxygen tank to the resulting need to conserve energy and shift to the LM as a lifeboat. This piece will be crated and shipped from California; the buyer is responsible for all associated costs. Starting Bid $2500 22 |
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Circa 1966 A6L intravehicular glove assembly made by ILC Industries
3100. Apollo Era A6L Glove Assembly. Very early right-handed A6L intravehicular glove assembly made by ILC Industries,
Inc., with a wrist opening diameter of 3.25˝ and standing approximately 9.5˝ in height. The glove is constructed of a rubber/ neoprene-compound bladder, dip molded with the backside of hand near the wrist section featuring a sewn-on manufacturer’s label: “Item Glove Assembly Right Hand, Model No. Sample PSA, REP–04695–67–R–0050, Size I, Serial 001, Date 12/66, ILC Industries, Inc.” A fingerless glove restraint designed to maintain the glove’s shape is attached to the bladder at the wrist and encloses the entire hand excluding the fingers and thumb, and the interior features a convoluted wrist section for ease of movement and a red anodized aluminum connector for attachment to the space suit, with the connector marked: “Assy 9056, SN–222, Assy A6L–103002–02.” In fine condition, with expected signs of use. From the collection of a member of the engineering and design team at ILC Industries in Dover, Delaware, from 1964 to 1972. Starting Bid $500
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Flown lift thruster from Lunar Landing Training Vehicle #3, used to train Apollo crews for the moon landings
3101. Apollo Lunar Lander Training Vehicle (LLTV) Flown Rocket Engine. Flown thruster rocket engine dein-
stalled from Lunar Landing Training Vehicle 952 (LLTV #3) following its application on multiple flights, documented with an operational (engine run) time of 4 hours, 42 minutes and 30 seconds. The engine measures approximately 9” x 7” x 5”, and is stamped on the propellant inlet: “LLRV S/N 13.” This serial number pertains to the motor, rather than the vehicle; the LLTV superseded the Lunar Landing Research Vehicle (LLRV) and the motors were reappropriated for the LLTV as they both used the same propulsion system. The Bell-manufactured 500-pound thrust hydrogen peroxide motors were installed on the LLTV in a vertically-mounted configuration as ‘lift’ rockets, and were used to simulate the one-sixth lunar gravity the Commander/Lunar Module Pilot would encounter during descent to the moon’s surface. Accompanied by associated NASA-MSC parts control tags. In total, ten moonwalkers utilized LLTV 952 to prepare for landing on the lunar surface. Bill Anders described the LLTV as ‘a much unsung hero of the Apollo Program,’ while Neil Armstrong emphasized its importance in an address before the Society of Experimental Test Pilots in 2007: ‘The Lunar Landing Training Vehicle, or LLTV, proved to be an excellent simulator and was highly regarded by the Apollo Lunar Module crews as necessary for lunar landing preparation.’ Sale of this item is limited to US Citizens and Organizations (only) to comply with US technology transfer restrictions. Starting Bid $500
3102. Apollo-Era Kennedy Space Center Electrical Junction Box.
Apollo-era ground support electrical junction box from the John F. Kennedy Space Center, measuring 7.5˝ x 7.5˝ x 6˝, with KSC label on the side: “Junction Box Assy., NASA PN J75M07975-9, Ref Des 6306, Contr. No. NAS8-5608, Accept Date August 68, Wt. (lb) 13.75…by The Boeing Co.” The electrical box has one huge 2.75˝ diameter port on the side, and eight smaller ports on top, all with screw-on caps. The contract number associates this piece with the Boeing-built S-IC—the first stage of the Saturn V launch vehicle. Starting Bid $200
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Electro-hydraulic component from the powerplant that gimbaled Saturn V’s J-2 engines
3104. Saturn V Second Stage Hydraulic Engine Actuating System (EAS). Saturn V Second Stage Hydraulic Engine
Actuating System (EAS) used as engineering test hardware, weighing 144 lbs and measuring 28˝ x 40˝ x 14.5˝. It is a complex electro-hydraulic plumbing assembly featuring an Auxiliary Motor Pump, Accumulator Reservoir Manifold Assembly (ARMA), and associated piping and connection points. The ARMA and Auxiliary Pump Assembly bear NASA George C. Marshall Space Flight Center tags noting the contact number as “NAS 7-200,” associating it with the second stage of the Saturn V rocket (S-II). The unit also has a Parker Aircraft Co. tag for the Accumulator-Reservoir-Manifold Assembly. The Saturn V’s engine actuation system was a 3500-psi closed hydraulic system that provided power and forces to gimbal the J-2 rocket engines. The ARMA panel assembly was mounted on the stage thrust structure, and includes the main system filters, ground hydraulic power disconnect couplings, and relief valves in addition to the accumulator and reservoir. Fluid was distributed throughout the system by flexible hose assemblies and rigid tubing. The operation of the S-II Engine Actuation System is described in the manual prepared by North American Rockwell, ‘Engineering Course on Saturn S-II Systems for NASA (SD 67-654), Volume 2: S-II Stage Propulsion and Mechanical Systems.’ In part: ‘After first-plane separation and after control switching is accomplished, the engine receives a start signal. After a predetermined period of chilldown, the engine start tank discharge valve opens. At this time, the oxidizer turbopump accelerates, thus accelerating the main hydraulic pump. When system pressure reaches approximately 1500 psi, the servoactuators unlock and start to position the engines in accordance with the command signal, which had been switched in. Shortly thereafter, the accumulator lockup valve solenoid is deenergized, unlocking the accumulator to provide the main source of power to gimbal the engine during the separation transient. At 4 to 5 seconds after separation, the main hydraulic pump starts replenishing the fluid in the accumulator in addition to supplying system demand. Power for all subsequent gimbaling during S-II stage boost is provided by the main pump, supplemented by the accumulator during peak demands.’ This piece will be crated and shipped from California; the buyer is responsible for all associated costs. Starting Bid $5000
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Apollo 1
3119. Apollo 1 Crew Patch. Rare official embroidered patch for the Apollo 1 mission, 3.5˝ in diameter, originally and exclusively distributed to the crew and a handful of NASA workers. Reverse bears the original “Stylized Emblem Co.” manufacturer’s label. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
Rare oversized portrait of the ill-fated Apollo 1 crewman, presented to the Manned Spacecraft Center’s A/V Department 3120. 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 oversized color matte-finish 10.75 x 13.5 photo of Chaffee with pilot’s wings on his lapel, affixed to its original 14.75 x 18.75 mount, signed and inscribed on the mount in blue ballpoint, “Best regards to Audio-Visual, Roger B. Chaffee.” In very good to fine condition, with a chip to the right edge of the photo, and a few scattered surface scuffs. Consignor notes that this was presented to the Audio-Visual Department at the Manned Spacecraft Center, where this portrait was displayed for many years. A remarkable piece, virtually unheard of in this large size. Starting Bid $200
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Apollo 7 3121. Apollo 7 Unflown Robbins Medallion.
Unflown sterling silver Apollo 7 Robbins medal, possibly a prototype or salesman’s sample, approximately 1˝ in diameter, featuring a raised design of the mission insignia on the face. The reverse is engraved with the mission’s dates, “Oct. 11-22, 1968,” and stamped with the Robbins hallmark. Condition is mint state, with heavy tarnishing to reverse. Accompanied by a small plastic box and larger hinged “Robbins Awards” case, measuring 6˝ x 4˝ x 1˝. From the collection of a former Robbins Company executive. Starting Bid $200
3122. Apollo Program Artifact Display [Attested to as Flown by Florian Noller]. Limited edition acrylic display
containing small fragments from the spacecraft of each Apollo manned mission, as well as from the Skylab and the ApolloSoyuz missions; all of which are attested to as being flown by Florian Noller. The missions and material: Apollo 7 (heat shield), Apollo 8 (heat shield), Apollo 9 (Kapton foil), Apollo 10 (film), Apollo 11 (Kapton foil), Apollo 12 (checklist), Apollo 13 (Kapton foil), Apollo 14 (heat shield), Apollo 15 (heat shield), Apollo 16 (heat shield), Apollo 17 (heat shield), Skylab (tape), and ASTP (heat shield). The acrylic block measures 11.75˝ x 4˝ x 1.25˝, with only 25 displays produced. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Florian Noller of Artifact Cloud, with supporting documentation for the relics. Starting Bid $200
Schirra’s New Jersey flag carried on Apollo 7, representing his home state 3123. Wally Schirra’s Apollo 7 Flown New Jersey State Flag. Flown
flag of the state of New Jersey carried on Apollo 7, 6 x 4, signed and flight-certified at the bottom in black ballpoint, “Flown on Apollo 7, Wally Schirra.” The flag is affixed to a signed letter of provenance from Schirra, in part: “This New Jersey state flag was flown on Apollo 7 during October 11 to 22, 1968. Apollo 7 was the first manned flight of the command and service modules. The flight was 101 percent successful! I was born and attended school in New Jersey. I felt it was appropriate to carry the flag of my home state on my final space flight. Walter Cunningham, Donn Eisele, and I carried a very small group of flags during our mission.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
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Low number flown Apollo 7 Robbins medal from Walt Cunningham
3124. Walt Cunningham’s Apollo 7 Flown Robbins Medallion. Walt Cunningham’s flown sterling silver Apollo 7 Robbins medal, approximately measuring 1.25˝ x 1˝, featuring a raised design of the mission insignia on the face, and the reverse engraved with the mission’s launch date, “Oct. 11, 1968,” and serial number, “15.” Includes the original matching plastic case. Condition is mint state, with slight tarnishing. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity signed in black ink by Cunningham, stating that the medallion “has been part of my artifact collection since the Apollo 7 mission.” Starting Bid $300
Apollo 8 “First men launched to the moon, James Lovell, Apollo 8” 3140. Apollo 8 Launch Plotboard Printout Signed by James Lovell. Exceptional plotboard chart for the launch of
the Apollo 8 mission, 30 x 30, printed by the computer launch monitor pen plotter and stamped in the lower border, “Mission Only,” initialed and dated, “BK, 12/20/68,” and signed in blue felt tip, “First men launched to the moon, James Lovell, Apollo 8.” The X-axis is comprised of the launch vehicle’s Inertial Velocity in KFPS (1000 feet per second), and the Y-axis concerns the Inertial Flight Path Angle in degrees; the chart features a set of 10 graphite-lined curves made prior to the launch to define the nominal (expected) flight paths, as well as a set of three green line plots that were made during the actual launch. The lower right border is marked “Apollo, SSR Format 0082” and features a “NASA-MSC” label. Lithographed by ACIC 8-6 and prepared under the direction of the Department of Defense by the Aeronautical Chart and Information Center. In fine condition, with expected folds. Starting Bid $200
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Apollo 9
3150. Apollo 9 Signed Photograph. Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of the Apollo 9 prime crew in their white space suits, signed in black felt tip, “Dave Scott, Apollo 9 CMP” and “Rusty Schweickart, Apollo LMP,” and in green felt tip, “Jim McDivitt, Apollo 9 CDR.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
Flown on the Spider and presented to a Grumman LM manufacturing manager
3151. Apollo 9 Flown Lunar Module Grumman Identification Plate. Rare flown 5.25˝ x 1.75˝ metal Grumman Lunar Module identification plate carried aboard the Lunar Module Spider during the Apollo 9 mission, which reads: “Apollo IX Lunar Module–3, Col. J. McDivitt, Col. D. Scott, R. Schweickart / Part No. LDW 280-530001-1 / Serial No. 033 / Dsgn. Cont. No. First Flight / Contr. No. NAS 9-1100 / Launch Date 3-3-69, Splashdown 3-13-69 / Mfd. By Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corp.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Sam Avati, a former Lunar Module Manufacturing Manager at Grumman Aerospace Corporation: “This flown lunar module 3 data plate—Apollo IX was given to me…in recognition for my contribution to the Apollo program.” Also includes Avati’s Grumman business card. Starting Bid $300
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Flown Robbins Medallion and patch from the collection of the Apollo 9 CMP
3152. Apollo 9 Flown Robbins Medallion and Patch Display from the Collection of Dave Scott. Limited edition
display featuring a flown sterling silver Apollo 9 Robbins medallion (No. 50), and a flown embroidered Apollo 9 mission patch, both of which were carried into Earth’s orbit during the Apollo 9 mission and derived from the personal collection of astronaut Dave Scott. Both items are mounted and matted with plaques certifying their flown status, and a color photo of Scott performing a stand-up EVA on March 6, 1969, signed in silver ink, “Dave Scott, Apollo 9 CMP”; the entire display, numbered 2/10, is archivally framed to an overall size of 14 x 17. In overall fine condition. Accompanied by a detailed letter of provenance signed by Scott, also numbered 2/10, in part: “I hereby certify that the Apollo 9 silver medallion number ‘50’…[and] the Apollo 9 patch included with this display [are] from my personal collection and [were] flown aboard Apollo 9.” As a limited edition display prepared with items from Commander Dave Scott’s personal collection, this is a truly remarkable piece. Starting Bid $1000
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Flown with CDR McDivitt on his final spaceflight 3154. Jim McDivitt’s Apollo 9 Flown Robbins Medallion. Jim McDivitt’s flown sterling silver Apollo 9 Robbins medal, approximately 1˝ in diameter, with a raised design of the mission insignia on the face, and the reverse engraved with the mission dates, “March 3–13, 1969,” and encircled by the names of the astronauts in raised text. The medal is serial numbered “214” and includes its original matching case. Condition is mint state, with some light tarnishing. Accompanied by a signed certificate of authenticity from McDivitt, in full: “I certify that this Apollo 9 Robbins Medallion #214 was flown by me aboard that mission. It is from my personal collection.” A desirable flown silver medallion carried into geocentric orbit with Commander McDivitt on his second and final spaceflight. Starting Bid $300
3155. Jim McDivitt’s Blue USAF Test Pilot Flight Suit.
Jim McDivitt’s blue cotton United States Air Force test pilot flight suit with an official ‘meatball’ patch on the left breast, signed on the epaulet in black felt tip, “My Apollo 9 Recovery Suit, Jim McDivitt.” The Lou Foster manufacturer’s tag is sewn into the collar area. The suit exhibits typical wear from use. Accompanied by certificate with image of the Apollo 9 post-recovery signed by McDivitt, a photo taken at the time of signing, and a certificate of authenticity from the Novaspace ‘Jim McDivitt Garage Sale,’ signed at the bottom in green ink, “James A. McDivitt.” Starting Bid $200
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Apollo 10 Apollo 10 ‘Earth Landmark Map’ flight-certified by LMP Cernan
3158. Apollo 10 Flown Earth Map. Flown page from the Earth Landmark Maps & Photos book carried into lunar orbit during the Apollo 10 mission, 10.5 x 8.5, signed and flight-certified in black ballpoint, “Flown to the moon on Apollo X, Gene Cernan, Apollo X LMP.” The double-sided color map, containing landmark numbers 216–218, shows the coasts of Cameroon and Gabon. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
“Flown to the moon on Apollo X, Gene Cernan”
3159. Apollo 10 Flown Earth Photo Map. Flown page from the Earth Landmark Maps & Photos book carried into lunar orbit during the Apollo 10 mission, 8 x 10.5, signed and flight-certified in black ballpoint, “Flown to the moon on Apollo X, Gene Cernan.” The double-sided color photo shows overhead images of the “Northern Tip, Point Chimanche, Dominican Republic” and “North Tip, PT Quest, Tortue Island, Haiti,” with photos identified as “NASA–S–65–64028” and “NASA–S–65–63925.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
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3162. Tom Stafford’s Apollo 10 Flown Robbins Medallion. Tom Stafford’s flown sterling silver Apollo 10 Robbins medal, approximately 1.25˝ x 1.25˝, shield-shaped 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 medallion is engraved “May 18–26, 1969” and serial numbered “166.” Includes the original plastic case. Condition is mint state, with slight tarnishing to reverse. Accompanied by a signed letter of provenance from Stafford, in part: “This medallion flew to the moon during May 18 to 26, 1969 on the Apollo X mission. I commanded the flight with astronauts John Young serving as Command Module Pilot and Eugene Cernan serving as Lunar Module Pilot. This flight successfully tested techniques needed to accomplish the first lunar landing mission two months later.” The medallion has the unique distinction of being part of a Guinness World Record—on its return from the moon, Apollo 10 set the record for the highest speed attained by a manned vehicle: 24,791 mph (39,897 km/h) or Mach 36! Starting Bid $1000
3163. Al Stevens: Apollo 10 Mission Insignia Painting Signed by Gene Cernan. Attractive col-
3161. Tom Stafford Signed Snoopy Doll. Uncommon
“Snoopy Astronaut” doll with scarf, ‘Snoopy’ cap, and portable ventilation unit, standing approximately 9.25˝ in height, signed on the back of the helmet in black felt tip, “Tom Stafford.” Includes the original Determined Productions box. The doll is in fine condition; the box is very good to fine condition, with scattered scuffing and wear. Starting Bid $200
ored original painting of the Apollo 10 mission insignia, accomplished by artist Al Stevens on an off-white 10˝ x 10˝ piece of artist’s cardstock, which is signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Al Stevens, Our thanks for a great job—We are really proud of this one. Gene Cernan.” Matted and framed with a mission patch to an overall size of 17.5 x 24.25. In fine condition. An artist for the Space Division of Rockwell International, Stevens designed the mission emblems for Apollo missions 1, 7, 9, and 10. Starting Bid $200
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Apollo 11
3169. Buzz Aldrin Signed Apollo Lunar Orbit Chart. Color first edition of the Apollo 11 Lunar Orbit Chart, 41 x 12,
dated June 20, 1969, displaying areas in darkness and earthshine, lunar sunset and sunrise terminator lines for the 1st and 30th revolutions, and a wide assortment of lunar landmarks and regions. Signed in blue felt tip, “Buzz Aldrin, Apollo XI.” Lithographed by ACIC 6-69, and prepared under the direction of the Department of Defense by the Aeronautical Chart and Information Center. Rolled and in fine condition, with three vertical folds. Starting Bid $200
3171. Buzz Aldrin and Charlie Duke Signed ‘Limited Edition’ Photograph. Limited edition color semi-glossy 20 x 16 photo commemorating the first words spoken between a human being on the moon and a human being on Earth, showing a full-length of Buzz Aldrin on the lunar surface next to the American flag, numbered 61/99, signed in black felt tip at the bottom by the two astronauts who made the exchange between the moon and mission control: “’Contact light, OK, Engine stop,’ Buzz Aldrin, Apollo XI Lunar Module Pilot,” and “’We copy you down Eagle,’ Charles M. Duke, Jr., Apollo XI Lunar Landing ‘Capcom.’” In very good to fine condition, with scattered light creasing. Starting Bid $200
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3172. Buzz Aldrin Original ‘Type 1’ Visor Shot Photograph. Iconic official ‘Type 1’ color glossy 10 x 8
blue-numbered NASA photo (AS11-40-5903), featuring the famous ‘visor shot’ of Buzz Aldrin on the lunar surface during his historic Apollo 11 EVA, with photographer Neil Armstrong reflected in the helmet’s visor. Reverse bears “A Kodak Paper” watermarks and purple NASA caption text. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
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Correspondence between Buzz and Neil on Aldrin’s ‘Return to Earth,’ with 57 audiotapes dictated by Aldrin while preparing his bestseller
3173. Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong Letters with Collection of (57) Cassette Tapes for ‘Return to Earth’. An extraordinary archive of material related to Buzz Aldrin’s 1973 best-selling biography Return to Earth, including Aldrin’s letter to Neil Armstrong about the project, Armstrong’s handwritten draft of his reply, and a collection of 57 audio tapes dictated by Aldrin which were used to write the book. Buzz writes to Neil: “ I’ve written a book called ‘Return to Earth’ Its about to be published and Random House has assured me they’re sending a copy to you and Jan...I also hope you will consent to a fair and dignified depiction in a film version.” Neil cautions against the idea: “I believe that a movie of ‘Return to Earth’ would not be good for you. I can’t think of a biography of a living person that has ever been made into a good flick. That makes pretty long odds.” The treasure trove of audio cassettes are full of hours of personal recollections and experiences from Aldrin’s life from his early years all the way through his historic moon flight, offering never-before-heard insights and revelations from his extraordinary life. In overall very good to fine condition, with fading and toning to the Armstrong letter, rendering it somewhat difficult to read. Starting Bid $1000
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Apollo 11 ‘Type 1’ insurance cover from Aldrin’s personal collection 3174. Buzz Aldrin’s Apollo 11 ‘Type 1’ Insurance Cover.
Buzz Aldrin’s 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 and Buzz Aldrin, and in black felt tip by Michael Collins. The cover is also marked along the reverse bottom edge, “BA20.” The cover is lightly affixed to a sheet of personal letterhead signed in blue ballpoint by Aldrin, which reads, in part: “This Manned Spacecraft Center Stamp Club postal cover…is one of the ‘insurance covers’ signed by the Apollo 11 crew before our launch on July 16, 1969…The cover displayed above has been in my private collection since 1969 and has an identifier of BA20 written on the reverse side. It was signed by the Apollo 11 crew—Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, and myself prior to launch.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $1000
“One of the few remaining Apollo 11 medallions in my private collection”
3175. Buzz Aldrin’s Apollo 11 Flown Robbins Medal. Buzz Aldrin’s flown sterling silver Apollo 11 Robbins medal, approximately 1.25˝ diameter, with the face featuring an early design of the iconic Apollo 11 mission insignia raised in high relief, showing the eagle carrying the olive branch in its beak. The reverse bears the last names of astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins, and is engraved with the launch date of July 16, 1969, moon landing date of July 20, 1969, and return date of July 24, 1969. The medal is serial numbered “434.” Includes its original matching plastic case. Condition is mint state, with expected age wear. Accompanied by a flight-certified letter of authenticity signed by Aldrin. A superb example of the most coveted Robbins medallion, deriving from history’s second moonwalker. Starting Bid $1000
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Important flown double-sided page from the Apollo 11 Lunar Module Activation Checklist, detailing initial steps taken to prepare for lunar landing
3176. Buzz Aldrin’s Apollo 11 Flown/Lunar Landed LM Activation Checklist. Important flown page from the Apollo 11 Lunar Module Activation Checklist, numbered as “ACT-35/ACT-36,” 8 x 6, signed and flight-certified on in blue ballpoint, “Carried in Eagle to the Lunar Surface on Apollo XI, Buzz Aldrin”; also signed on the opposite side, “Buzz Aldrin.” The page details some initial steps taken to activate the LM for lunar landing, including the configuration of the hi-gain antenna, drogue and probe installation, hatch closure, helmet donning, and ascent battery activation. In fine condition. Accompanied by a detailed letter of provenance signed by Buzz Aldrin, explaining each of the steps described on the card. Starting Bid $5000
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Lunar-orbited flight plan page from the Buzz Aldrin collection 3177. Buzz Aldrin’s Apollo 11 Lunar Orbited Flight Plan Page. Buzz Aldrin’s flown 10.5 x 8 double-sided page from the final Apollo 11 Flight Plan carried into lunar orbit aboard the Command Module Columbia during the first lunar landing mission, signed and flight-certified in blue ballpoint, “Carried to the moon on Apollo XI, Buzz Aldrin,” with additional pencil notations made in the hand of CMP Michael Collins while in lunar orbit. The page’s front and back, numbered “3-97” and “398,” consist of a detailed two-hour timeline section that covers from hour 131 to the beginning of hour 133 of the mission.
Side 3-97 features steps required to secure Columbia prior to jettison of the LM Eagle’s Ascent Stage, with Collins adding left-handed check marks after each step was accomplished. Collins also adds the initial recording of “131:52” for the LM jettison time, strikes through the printed time, records the roll, pitch, and yaw attitude position in degrees for the jettison, “R 0, P 025, Y 0,” and then logs “done at 130:10,” the exact time of the Eagle’s jettison in ground elapsed time (GET) of hours and minutes. On side 3-98, the pace of events start to slow, with Collins recording a Mission Control request of a “Waste Dump to 10% —> 131:05,” which dumped waste water into space shortly before the crew ate and began preparations for the Trans-Earth Injection burn that would bring them back to Earth. In fine condition. Accompanied by a signed certificate of authenticity from Buzz Aldrin. Starting Bid $2500 38 |
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Rare oversized photo of NASA’s first lunar EVA, signed by the full Apollo 11 crew
3178. Apollo 11 Signed Oversized Photograph. Color glossy 19.5 x 15.5 photo of LMP Buzz Aldrin preparing to deploy the Early Apollo Scientific Experiments Package (EASEP) on the surface of the moon during the Apollo 11 extravehicular activity, an image originally taken by CDR Neil Armstrong with a 70mm lunar surface camera, with the Apollo 11 35mm stereo close-up camera visible in the foreground. The photo is signed prominently in white grease pencil, “Neil Armstrong, Tranquility Base,” in silver ink, “Michael Collins, Apollo XI, CMP, July 20, 1969,” and in black felt tip, “Buzz Aldrin, Apollo XI, ‘Magnificent Desolation.” Archivally double-matted and framed to an overall size of 29.5 x 25.5. In very fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Novaspace for the Collins signature, and a copy of a letter of provenance from the original owner, who explains that his father, a photographer in Oxford, Ohio, personally obtained the Armstrong signature during a visit by the astronaut to the Miami University campus. Starting Bid $1000
Presented to the limo lender for their one-day tour of England on October 14, 1969 3179. Apollo 11 Signed Photograph. Vintage color glossy 7 x 7 photo of the LM Eagle making its ascent from the lunar surface with Earth in the distant background, signed in black felt tip, “Neil Armstrong,” “Buzz Aldrin,” and “M. Collins.” Affixed to an 8 x 10 mount. In fine condition, with trimming to the photo (slightly nipping the capital letters of Armstrong’s signature) and light toning to the trimmed mount. This extraordinary fully signed photograph was presented to John Cleland for lending limousines to the astronauts for their visit to Britain on October 14, 1969, and is accompanied by a letter of provenance from his wife. Starting Bid $1000
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The Apollo 11 crew, fresh from quarantine 3180. Apollo 11 Signed Program. Scarce program from the “Salute to the Apollo 11 Team” dinner held at the Rice Hotel in Houston, Texas, on August 12, 1969, two pages, 5.5 x 8, signed on the front cover in black felt tip, “Neil Armstrong,” “M. Collins,” and “Buzz Aldrin.” In fine condition, with some light stains. After three weeks in confinement—in the Apollo spacecraft, on a USS Hornet trailer, and then in the Lunar Receiving Laboratory—the crew of Apollo 11 were finally allowed to leave quarantine on August 10, 1969. A day after attending this luncheon at the Rice Hotel, the crew were honored with a massive ticker-tape parade in New York City before embarking on their famous 45-day ‘Giant Leap’ tour. Starting Bid $300
Apollo 11 ‘Type 1’ insurance cover presented to a NASA Safety Manager
3181. Apollo 11 ‘Type 1’ Insurance Cover. Highly desirable Apollo 11 ‘Type 1’ insurance cover with a color cachet of lunar surface activities, postmarked at Houston on July 20, 1969, the moon landing date of the Lunar Module Eagle, signed in black felt tip prior to launch by Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, and Buzz Aldrin. These historic covers were flown to Houston after launch for cancellation by Apollo 10 Commander Tom Stafford in his T-38 jet. In fine condition, with slight fading to the signatures. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the son of Kay Miller, whose husband worked as a Safety Manager at NASA. Starting Bid $300
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Fully signed art poster honoring Apollo 11’s 20th anniversary 3182. Apollo 11 Signed Poster. Exceptional
official color 19.5 x 29.5 NASA poster honoring the 20th anniversary of Apollo 11, signed at the bottom in blue ballpoint by Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins. The handsome poster features an artistic rendition of the iconic ‘visor’ shot of Buzz Aldrin, framed by Neil Armstrong’s memorable words: “One Small Step for a Man, One Giant Leap for Mankind.” Framed to an overall size of 21.5 x 31.25. In fine condition. Starting Bid $300
Removed from the LM Eagle mere days before the Apollo 11 launch 3183. Apollo 11 Kapton Foil. Large 3.5 x 4.5 swatch of Kapton
foil removed from the descent stage of the Lunar Module Eagle mere days before the historic launch of the Apollo 11 mission. In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Lee R. Brandt, the lead technician of Propulsion and Environmental controls for Grumman’s lunar module support team at the Kennedy Space Center. Starting Bid $200
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Amazing 22K gold moon sculpture created by Louis Osman to honor Apollo 11, from the collection of the Duke of Windsor 3184. Apollo 11 22K Gold Moon by Louis Osman. Stunning 22K gold spherical moon sculpture crafted to commemorate the Apollo 11 lunar landings by Louis Osman and Malcolm Appleby, measuring approximately 2.25˝ in diameter and weighing 6.85 ounces, with a diamond inset at the Apollo 11 landing site in the Sea of Tranquility. Hallmarked for 22K gold, London, 1969, with Osman’s maker’s mark and Appleby’s monogram. Near the hallmark is the moon’s serial number, “12,” matching the number stamped inside the lid of its original box (“Apollo Moon Number 12”). The sculpture is incredibly well-done, with the craters of the moon rendered in exquisite detail. In very fine condition, with minor wear to the inner box lid. Provenance: Property of the Duke & Duchess of Windsor, Sotheby’s September 11–19, 1997.
In 1969, noted English artist and goldsmith Louis Osman was commissioned by stockbroker Simon Horn to create models of the moon in commemoration of the Apollo landing. Louis decided to make these using the electroforming process he had just perfected during the making of the crown for Charles, Prince of Wales. He asked the engraver Malcom Appleby to work with him and gave him the task of accurately engraving the steel ball, which would be cast as the mold, with the craters of the moon. Complications arose with the electroforming process and the models were never produced commercially as planned. However a small series (between five and fourteen) were produced; this example is number twelve. Newspapers reported that the first four were sent to the United States and ‘presented to Mrs. Rose Kennedy, the mother of the late American President, and the three astronauts, Armstrong, Aldrin and Collins.’ As one-time property of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, the noteworthy provenance of this piece adds to its impressive history. When the former King Edward VIII went into exile as the Duke of Windsor in 1936 following his abdication, he controversially took with him the Coronet of George, Prince of Wales. Thus, for the 1969 investiture of Charles as Prince of Wales, a new crown had to be created. Louis Osman designed and created the crown using the new electroforming process; until that time, electroforming an object of that size had never been attempted anywhere in the world. Finding success with the method, Osman again utilized it in the creation of these immaculate lunar spheres. Thus, without the Duke of Windsor’s ‘theft’ of the coronet, Osman may never have had the opportunity to refine the electroplating process, and these marvelous moon artworks would not exist. Starting Bid $2500
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Rarely seen combination of the full Apollo 11 crew and President Nixon
3185. Apollo 11 and Richard Nixon Signed Photograph. Official color glossy 9.75 x 8 NASA photo of President
Nixon enjoying a laugh with the Apollo 11 crew as they peer out of their quarantine trailer following their historic lunar mission, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “Best wishes to John Jacob—Mike Collins” and “Neil Armstrong,” and in blue felt tip, “Buzz Aldrin” and “Richard Nixon.” Reverse bears purple NASA caption text and Kodak watermarks. In very good to fine condition, with a crease to the lower left corner, and two vertical bends passing through Armstrong’s image and signature. An amazing piece with the rarely seen combination of the full Apollo 11 crew and the president of the United States. Starting Bid $1000
3186. Neil Armstrong Signed Photograph. Official color 8 x 10
NASA lithograph of Neil Armstrong posing in his white space suit against a lunar backdrop, signed nicely in black felt tip. In very fine condition. A sought-after uninscribed Armstrong lithograph. Starting Bid $300
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The ‘giant leap’ of Neil Armstrong, signed for the head of NASA’s photo department
3187. Neil Armstrong Signed Photograph. 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 very good to fine condition, with a few small surface creases, and two more prominent parallel horizontal creases running across the top of the photo. As the Apollo 11 astronauts touched down on the moon, 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 nowfamous 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. Starting Bid $1000
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3188. Neil Armstrong Signed Photograph. Exquisite official
color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of Neil Armstrong posing in his white space suit against a lunar backdrop, perfectly signed in black felt tip by the first moonwalker. Beautifully double-matted and framed with an Apollo 11 mission patch to an overall size of 13 x 19. In very fine condition. An ideal uninscribed example of this sought-after portrait. Starting Bid $300
3189. Neil Armstrong and Paul Calle Signed Lithograph. Limited edition 18.5 x 28.5 lithograph of Neil Armstrong
in his flight suit prior to the Apollo 11 mission, numbered 80/1000, signed in pencil by history’s first moonwalker. Also signed in pencil by the artist, Paul Calle, beneath his preprinted signature. Cloth-matted and framed to an overall size of 27.75 x 37.75; the original “Neil Armstrong by Paul Calle” print certificate is affixed to the frame backing. In very fine condition, with some scuffing and marks to frame. 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
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3190. Neil Armstrong Signed Photograph. Official color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of Armstrong in his white space suit against a lunar background, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Mark Tanner, Neil Armstrong.” In fine condition, with light creasing, primarily to the corners. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200
3192. Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin Signatures. Attractive pairing of Apollo 11 moonwalker autographs: a blue ballpoint signature, “Neil Armstrong,” and a black ink signature, “Buzz Aldrin,” on individual off-white 5 x 2.75 cards, both of which bear neatly penned collector’s notations of quotes made by the two famed astronauts: “One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind” and “No dream is too high for those with their eyes in the sky.” Both are attractively matted and framed together to an overall size of 10.25 x 11.75, with the mat covered with affixed ‘First Man on the Moon’ stamps. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200
3191. Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin Signed Photographs. Two items: a satin-
finish 7.25 x 9.25 photo of Neil Armstrong wearing a tuxedo at a ‘President’s Dinner’ event, signed in red felt tip; and an official color 7.25 x 9.25 NASA lithograph of Buzz Aldrin posing in his white space suit against a lunar backdrop, signed in black ballpoint. The photos, which both feature JSA labels affixed to the lower right corner, are attractively matted and framed together to an overall size of 36 x 27.25. In overall very fine condition. Accompanied by a letter and a certificate of authenticity from JSA. Starting Bid $200
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Apollo 12
Flown hatch decal from the Apollo 12 ‘Yankee Clipper’
3236. Apollo 12 Flown Command Module Pressure Equalization Valve Decal. Flown “Pressure Equalization Valve” decal from the hatch of the
Apollo 12 Command Module ‘Yankee Clipper,’ measuring 5.25˝ x 6.25˝, which was applied over the capsule’s exterior Kapton foil covering. It exhibits burn patterns and bubbling from the spacecraft’s fiery descent through the atmosphere during its return to Earth. The decal identifies the location of the hatch’s pressure equalization valve, which was used to equalize pressure between the cabin and outside, and could entirely vent cabin pressure in less than a minute. Inside the cabin, a handle would be raised and rotated to open the valve; externally, a tool could be inserted and rotated clockwise—as indicated on the decal—to rotate the same shaft and open the valve. The decal has inclusions (cutouts) to accommodate prelaunch placement of four radio-luminecent (radioactive) discs which provided an illuminated target for Tool B insertion by a crewmember during EVA. Handsomely matted and framed with an official NASA image (S69-22800) of the Apollo 12 recovery—in which this decal is clearly seen on the CM’s open hatch—as well as a mission patch and caption to an overall size of 20 x 24. The caption reads: “This main hatch pressure equalization valve decal was removed from Apollo 12 Command Module ‘Yankee Clipper’ following its historic 10 day, 825,000 mile journey to the Moon.” Consignor attests to decal having been removed from Yankee Clipper during the spacecraft’s post-flight inspection at North American Rockwell, Downey, California, following the capsule’s release from JSC quarantine on January 12, 1970. Starting Bid $2500
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Lunar module systems manual used by Bean and Conrad “as we trained for our Apollo 12 mission” 3237. Apollo 12 Training-used LM Systems Data Manual Signed by Alan Bean. Official ring-bound 8.5 x 11.5 NASA “Quarters
Copy” lunar module manual used in training by astronauts Alan Bean and Charles Conrad prior to the Apollo 12 mission, signed and certified 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.” The front cover of the manual is marked “26” and bears an affixed parts label: “Apollo 12, LM Systems Data, Quarters Copy, SKB32100075–385.” In fine condition, with some rust marks to cover, and some wear to pages from use. Starting Bid $200
“Flew to the Ocean of Storms, Moon, on board Intrepid (LM-6)”— certified by the Apollo 12 commander 3238. Apollo 12 Flown/Lunar Landed LM Shorting Plug. Flown Lunar Module shorting plug carried to the lunar
surface on Apollo 12, measuring 1.25˝ in diameter and 1.5˝ tall, marked on the yellow top, “LDW390-21309-5, CL-C, SN0010,” and on the metal plug, “Deutsch-6736 22007-18-32P-004, LSC-390-8-405711 3934.” Accompanied by a handwritten provenance note from Apollo 12 Commander Charles Conrad, penned on a personal 6.25 x 4.25 stationery card, in full: “This Lunar Module shorting plug flew to the Ocean of Storms, Moon, on board Intrepid (LM-6) during the period 14–24 November 1969. Charles Conrad, Jr., Cdr. Apollo XII.” In fine condition. An outstanding flown piece of hardware from the Lunar Module Intrepid. Starting Bid $1000
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An Apollo 12 ‘stowaway’ that spent 7 hours on the lunar surface, stashed inside the Lunar Television Camera by a Westinghouse engineer 3239. Apollo 12 Lunar Surface Flown Television Camera Plaque. Flown metal plaque that was carried to the moon inside the Westinghouse zoom lens housing of the Apollo 12 color TV camera, which, for seven-and-a-half hours, was exposed to the lunar environment at the Ocean of Storms landing site during the Apollo program’s second moon-landing mission. The small ‘stowaway’ plaque measures 1.75˝ x 1.5˝ and is engraved as follows: “Apollo 12, J. W. Thompson, Jr., G. C. Thompson, M. E. Thompson, B. R. Thompson, November 14, 69.” The four names on the plaque belong to the three sons and the grandson of Westinghouse Electric Corporation optical engineer John W. Thompson, the man responsible for designing the TV camera’s optical lens components, and who surreptitiously placed the plaque inside the lens housing. The plaque is affixed to a photo of the Westinghouse TV camera on the lunar surface, with the upper right of photo bearing an affixed brass presentation plate: “This plaque was carried onboard the Apollo 12 spacecraft to the surface of the moon, Installed inside Lunar TV Camera, On surface from Nov. 19, 1969 1:57 AM to Nov. 19, 1969 9:26 AM.” Framed to an overall size of 13.75˝ x 10.75˝. In fine condition. Included with the plaque is the original Westinghouse blueprint for the “Zoom Lens Configuration,” designed by Thompson on August 11, 1969, which features a notation pointing to the exact location where the plaque was installed. Accompanied by a notarized letter of provenance signed by Brent Richard Thompson, the aforementioned grandson, who states that his grandfather, “During final assembly of the camera in the secure white room, [Thompson] installed, hidden from view inside the lens housing, a small metal plaque with the hand-engraved names of his 3 sons…[and] infant grandson.” Originates from the grandson of John W. Thompson. Starting Bid $5000
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Butterscotch pudding carried to the moon on Apollo 12 3241. Alan Bean’s Apollo 12 Flown Food Package. Flown package of “Butterscotch Pudding” car-
ried to the moon on Apollo 12, serial no. “9029,” 3.25˝ x 15˝, signed and flight-certified on the upper part of the plastic pouch in faded black felt tip: “Flown to the Moon aboard Yankee Clipper, November 1969, Alan Bean, Apollo 12 LMP.” Mounted and framed with a signed letter of provenance from LMP Bean under UVprotective acrylic to an overall size of 13.25˝ x 32˝. The letter, in part: “The accompanying Apollo 12 lunar orbit food packet bearing the label Butterscotch Pudding, serial number 9029…accompanied Pete Conrad, Dick Gordon and me into lunar orbit aboard our command module, Yankee Clipper in November 1969. During the Apollo Program, NASA’s policy allowed astronauts to keep disposable equipment from their mission as personal mementos, and I accordingly chose to include this packet of flown food to lunar orbit among mine. This food packet was…a treasured part of my personal collection.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $2500
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Flown Robbins medal from the collection of an Apollo 12 moonwalker
3242. Alan Bean’s Apollo 12 Flown Robbins Medal. Alan Bean’s 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 “95” and includes its original matching case, with a label on the bottom annotated in Bean’s hand, “Apollo 12, Silver, #95, Flown.” Condition is mint state. Accompanied by a handwritten and flight-certified letter of authenticity from Bean, in full: “I hereby warrant and certify the Apollo 12 silver Robbins Medal, serial number #95, was flown with me aboard Yankee Clipper on the Apollo 12 mission, November 1424, 1969. It has been a part of my personal collection of space mementoes since. Alan Bean, Apollo 12 LM Pilot.” A treasured mission-carried keepsake deriving from the personal archives of the fourth man on the moon. Starting Bid $500
3243. Alan Bean’s Collection of (5) Badges. Five badges
worn by Alan Bean for various post-Apollo anniversaries and events, including: San Diego Air & Space Museum Legends of Flight Gala, “2010 Honoree” name badge; Astronaut Scholarship Foundation Apollo 15 40th Anniversary name badge with lanyard; Astronaut Scholarship Foundation Apollo 16 40th Anniversary name badge with lanyard; Year of Apollo Anniversary gala name badge; and a SpaceShots card in a badge holder, “Apollo 12 - Bean Deploying ALSEP.” In overall very good to fine condition, with scuffing to the Legends of Flight Gala badge, heavy creases to the two Astronaut Scholarship Foundation badges, and a lighter crease to the SpaceShots card. From the personal collection of Apollo 12 moonwalker Alan Bean, and accompanied by a letter of provenance from his daughter. Starting Bid $200
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Flaked with lunar dust, a flown Lunar Module stowage strap from the Commander’s collection
3244. Charles Conrad’s Apollo 12 Flown Lunar Module Stowage Strap. Flown Lunar Module interim stowage
strap carried to the lunar surface during the Apollo 12 mission, measuring 10.5˝ long, with sewn-on white Beta cloth part identification tag: “SEB 33100015-302, S/N 1148.” The brown teflon strap, used to secure lunar exploration equipment within the spacecraft, features several alternating swatches of Velcro and metal snaps and has lunar dust embedded in the white Beta cloth area. Includes a handwritten letter of provenance signed by Apollo 12 Commander Charles Conrad, in full: “This ‘interim stowage strap,’ Part Number SEB 33100015-302, Serial Number 1148 was flown to the lunar surface aboard the Lunar Module Intrepid during the flight of Apollo XII. It was used to secure lunar exploration equipment and logged over 31 hours on the moon’s surface during November 19–20, 1969. The strap is listed on page 63 of the Apollo XII stowage list. It has been in my personal collection since I returned from the moon.” Also includes a two-page typed document on Conrad’s personal letterhead, documenting a microscopic examination of the strap, outlining the characteristics by which the “embedded grains in the white Beta cloth area match lunar regolith samples.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $2500
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Rare ‘first run’ variant of the Apollo 12 mission patch from Conrad’s collection, which was “carried in the lunar module and spent over 31 hours on the lunar surface”
3245. Charles Conrad’s Apollo 12 Flown/Lunar Landed Mission Patch. Rare flown embroidered Apollo 12 mission patch, 4˝ in diameter, affixed to a letter of provenance signed in blue felt tip by Commander Charles Conrad, in part: “This cloth patch is one/two similar designs of the Apollo XII emblem that I have in my personal collection. The above patch was from the first group ever made. It does not have the white outer border between the blue and gold threads. That was added to the additional production runs of the patch…Our mission to the moon began on November 14, 1969. Alan Bean and I made the second lunar landing of the Apollo program on November 19. This patch was carried in the lunar module and spent over 31 hours on the lunar surface.” The patch and letter are matted alongside a color satin-finish 6.25 x 7.5 photo of Conrad with the American flag during an Apollo 12 EVA, signed in silver ink, “Charles Conrad, Jr., Cdr. Apollo XII.” The display measures an overall 18.5 x 11.5. In fine condition. An impressive lunar-flown piece from the collection of the third moonwalker. Starting Bid $1000
3246. Richard Gordon’s Apollo 12 Flown CSM Stabilization Control System Schematic. Richard Gordon’s flown
Apollo 12 CSM schematic for the ‘Stabilization Control System Overview,’ 22.5 x 10.5, signed and flight-certified in the blank first panel in black ballpoint, “Flown to the moon on Apollo 12, Richard Gordon CMP.” The schematic bears an affixed tab on the right edge, “SCS Overview (PWR),” and diagrams the flow of the SCS, in relation to the Electrical Power System and BodyMounted Attitude Gyro, which terminate at the Rotational and Translational Hand Controllers. In fine condition. Accompanied by a photo of Gordon holding the schematic, and by a certificate of authenticity from Moonpans, confirming its flown status and that it derives from Gordon’s personal collection. Starting Bid $200
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Apollo 13 Exceedingly rare flown Apollo 13 mission patch, sent by Lovell to his high school best friend six weeks after splashdown 3267. Apollo 13 Flown Patch and Typed Letter Signed by James Lovell. Scarce embroidered Apollo 13 insignia
patch carried into lunar orbit during man’s third mission to the moon, 4˝ in diameter, affixed to the lower portion of a TLS from James Lovell, signed “Jim,” one page, 8 x 10, NASA letterhead, May 26, 1970, addressed to Lawrence A. Pavlinski of the National Highway Safety Bureau at the U.S. Department of Transportation. The letter, in full: “One of these days I am going to be long enough in Washington to come over and see you. That will be the day when I can see over the top of my desk and I finally hear no more about the problems of Apollo 13. Enclosed please find a patch of Apollo 13. This patch was flown onboard the spacecraft. Hope to see you soon.” In very good to fine condition, with creasing, toning, and staining to the letter; the patch itself is fine. Accompanied by an official 4.5 x 6 NASA invitation to the launch of Apollo 13, with the front bearing an affixed credential card issued as No. 4815 and signed by Pavlinski, with launch date of April 11, 1970. Pavlinski and Lovell were best friends while attending Juneau High School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Starting Bid $300
3268. Apollo 13: Lovell and Haise Signed Training-Used Page. Double-sided
page taken from a training-used Apollo 13 Lunar Module Flight Crew G & N Dictionary, 5.5 x 8, signed on one side in black felt tip, “Used in training for Apollo 13, Fred Haise,” and “James Lovell.” The checklist pages, “vii” and “viii,” list various sections related to the Abort Guidance System and Primary Guidance and Navigation System. In fine condition. Accompanied by a photocopy of the front cover of the manual, which was annotated “LMS2,” referring to Lunar Module Simulator-2 where Haise and Lovell trained at Kennedy Space Center. Starting Bid $200
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‘Sequential Power Distribution’ schematic carried into lunar orbit during Apollo 13
3269. Apollo 13 Flown Command Module Data Systems Schematic. Flown Sequential Power Distribution (SEQ
PWR) schematic carried into lunar orbit aboard the Command Module Odyssey during the Apollo 13 mission, 20.5 x 10.5, signed and flight-certified in black ballpoint, “Flown to the moon on board Apollo 13, Fred Haise, LMP” and “James Lovell, CDR Apollo 13.” Originating from the CSM Systems Data flight manual, the schematic, with tab marked “SEQ PWR DISTR,” diagrams the connections and pathways relative to the RCS (Reaction Control System), EPS (Electrical Power System), Sequential Events Control System, and the LM Docking Events Controllers. In fine, folded condition. Starting Bid $500
“LM Malfunction Procedures” page carried into lunar orbit on Apollo 13 3270. Apollo 13 Flown Lunar Module Malfunction Checklist Page. Flown double-sided checklist page carried into lunar orbit as part of
the Apollo 13 “LM Malfunction Procedures” manual, 8 x 10.5, signed in black ballpoint, “Fred Haise, Apollo 13” and “James Lovell, Apollo 13 CDR.” This checklist page, numbered “73” and “74,” dated March 16, 1970, provides a troubleshooting flowchart for “Malfunctions, 16mm System” and “70mm Camera Malfunctions.” Upper tab to the first page is marked as “16 A Thru 70 IA.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a CD-R disc and flash drive that contains full provenance and documentation for the chain of ownership. Consignor attests to having removed this offered malfunction procedure from the original flown Flight Data File (certified as flown in its entirety by Lovell in a separate LOA). Starting Bid $200
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3272. Fred Haise Twice-Signed Apollo 13 Lunar Orbit Chart. Appealing color first edition Apollo 13 Lunar Orbit
Chart for revolutions 1, 19, 40, and 46, measuring 41 x 12, dated March 5, 1970, signed in the lower border in felt tip, “Fred Haise, Apollo 13 LMP,” and above the planned Fra Mauro landing site, “No LM touchdown, but no LM impact either! Freddo.” The chart shows the planned orbital paths for the Apollo 13 CSM ‘Odyssey’ in addition to the intended landing site of the LM ‘Aquarius.’ Matted and framed under UV-protective acrylic to an overall size of 48 x 19. In fine condition, with the upper Haise signature slightly faded. Starting Bid $200
Silver medal flown to the moon on Apollo 13, once belonging to the mission LMP
3273. Fred Haise’s Apollo 13 Flown Robbins Medallion. Fred Haise’s flown sterling 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, with serial number, “173,” engraved below. Condition is mint state. Accompanied by the original plastic case and a signed letter of authenticity from Haise, in part: “Accompanying this letter is a Robbins sterling silver medallion that was flown on the flight of Apollo 13 during April 1970. Just a few days before our launch, Command Module Pilot Thomas K. (Ken) Mattingly had to be replaced by Jack Swigert due to a potential illness. That substitution dictated a return of the flown medallions to Robbins for melting and a restrike with a corrected die having the valid crew names on the back. Additionally, since we did not make a lunar landing, only two engraving blanks were placed on the reverse side for the launch and return dates.” This silver Apollo 13 medal holds extra significance given that it was carried to the moon during NASA’s most harrowing moment. Starting Bid $1000 56 |
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Fred Haise’s blue Apollo-era training suit, with NASA ‘meatball’ patch
3274. Fred Haise’s NASA Training Suit. Blue Apollo-era NASA flight suit given
to a high school friend of Haise’s son, with an official NASA ‘meatball’ logo patch on the right breast. The original Land Mfg. Co. Flite Wear tag is sewn into the collar area, with a size of “40, Short” indicated on a small white tag below. Also includes an 18 x 14 print of an illustrated portrayal of Haise, signed and inscribed to the recipient of the flight suit in black ink. The suit is in fine condition, with general wear and a red mark to one shoulder; the print is in very good condition, with an overall block of toning and scattered creases. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the original recipient. Starting Bid $200
3271. Alan Bean’s Apollo 13 MCC Viewing Room Badge. Alan Bean’s official Manned Spacecraft Center
MCC Viewing Room badge for Apollo 13, 3.75 x 2.75, issued to “Capt. A. Bean.” In fine condition. From the personal collection of Apollo 12 moonwalker Alan Bean, and accompanied by a letter of provenance from his daughter. Starting Bid $200
3275. Jack Swigert Signed Photograph. Official color
8 x 10 NASA lithograph of Swigert in his white space suit with a model of the lunar module, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Simon Jegher, All best wishes, Jack Swigert.” In very fine condition. Starting Bid $200
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Apollo 14
3300. Apollo 14 Flown Fabric. Flown 1 x 1 swatch of fabric carried to the moon during the Apollo 14 mission, attached to a slightly larger black mount which is affixed to an off-white 8 x 10.5 sheet of NASA letterhead bearing facsimile signatures of the three Apollo 14 crew members. The sheet is presented to Jim Wilkinson, in part: “In appreciation for your outstanding support of the Apollo 14 mission we the crewmen would like to present you with this piece of equipment carried on board the spacecraft during its flight to the moon and back.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
Flown Robbins medal from the collection of an Apollo 14 moonwalker
3301. Edgar Mitchell’s Apollo 14 Flown Robbins Medallion. Edgar Mitchell’s flown sterling silver Apollo 14 Robbins
medal, 1.5˝ x 1˝, with a raised design of the Apollo 14 mission insignia on the face, and the reverse engraved with the launch date of January 31, 1971, the moon landing date of February 5, 1971, and the return date of February 9, 1971, encircled by the astronauts’ names in raised lettering. The medal is serial numbered “260” on the edge. Includes its original matching plastic case. Condition is mint state. Accompanied by a flight-certified letter of provenance signed by Mitchell, who states that “This medallion was flown aboard the spacecraft Kittyhawk on the Apollo 14 expedition to the moon.” LMP Mitchell carried this silver medallion to the moon during his first and only spaceflight. Starting Bid $1000 58 |
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Apollo-era flight jacket belonging to “E. D. Mitchell, MSC NASA” 3302. Edgar Mitchell’s Apollo Era Flight Jacket. Edgar Mitchell’s blue flight
jacket that he personally owned and wore during the Apollo program. The durable zippered jacket, medium regular size, features two front pockets, a left arm pocket, ribbed wool cuffs, collar, and waistband, and a Velcro-affixed leather name patch: “E. D. Mitchell, MSC NASA.” The original Flite Wear by Land Mfg. Co. tag is sewn into the collar area. In fine condition. Accompanied by a signed letter of authenticity from Mitchell’s daughter Karlyn, who states: “I hereby certify that this Apollo Era Blue flight jacket with his name tag attached is directly from Dr. Edgar Mitchell’s collection. My father kept this flight jacket after he retired from NASA in 1972. It remained in his possession for the rest of his life.” A handsome vintage flight jacket belonging to the sixth man to walk on the moon. Starting Bid $200
Apollo flight suit worn by the 6th moonwalker 3303. Edgar Mitchell’s Apollo Era Flight Suit. Edgar Mitchell’s blue flight suit that he personally owned and wore during the Apollo program. The zippered suit, size 40 regular, features numerous pockets, an official ‘meatball’ NASA patch on the left chest, and the right chest features a black Velcro female-loop pad designed to attach a name patch. The original Flite Wear by Land Mfg. Co. tag is sewn into the collar area. In fine condition. Accompanied by a signed letter of authenticity from Mitchell’s daughter Karlyn, who states: “I hereby certify that this Apollo Era Blue flight suit is directly from Dr. Edgar Mitchell’s collection. My father kept this flight suit after he retired from NASA in 1972. It remained in his possession for the rest of his life.” Starting Bid $200
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THE AL WORDEN COLLECTION Born and raised on a farm outside Jackson, Michigan, Al Worden (1932–2020) made history as the Command Module Pilot on Apollo 15, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this summer. On that mission—deemed the ‘most scientific’ of all Apollos—Worden famously performed the first-ever deep space EVA, exiting the spacecraft at a distance of more than 196,000 miles away from Earth to retrieve film canisters from the Service Module’s SIM bay. With Commander Dave Scott and Lunar Module Pilot Jim Irwin, Worden formed one third of the only all-Air Force Apollo crew. His path to NASA began with the decisions made in his youth: upon graduating from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1955, he chose to be commissioned into the Air Force—despite no experience as a pilot. Excited by the prospect of flight, he first trained in Texas on the Beechcraft T-34 before advancing to Lockheed T-33 jet trainers. From there, he went on to Air Defense Command training at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, flying F-86D Sabres. His first post-training assignment was with the 95th Fighter Interceptor Squadron at Andrews Air Force Base, near Washington, D.C., where he flew F-86Ds, and later, F-102 Delta Daggers. In an effort to advance his career and benefit the Air Force, Worden attended the University of Michigan, graduating in 1963 with Master of Science degrees in aerospace engineering and instrumentation engineering. After his application to the USAF Test Pilot School was declined, he took part in an exchange program with Britain’s Royal Air Force and trained at the Empire Test Pilots’ School in Farnborough, England. Returning stateside, he served as an instructor at the Aerospace Research Pilot School (ARPS) at the request of Colonel Chuck Yeager. When NASA opened up applications for its fifth group of astronauts in 1965, Worden eagerly entered his name and was selected. In his memoir, he recounted: ‘Professionally, I figured it couldn’t get any better than that. Even being a test pilot couldn’t compare with being an astronaut and making a spaceflight.’ His first assignment was as part of the astronaut
team involved in the design and testing the Command Module at North American Aviation’s plant in Downey, California. He was then assigned to the support crew for Apollo 9, and as backup CMP for Apollo 12. In early 1970, Worden, Scott, and Irwin were publicly named as the crew for Apollo 15. It was the first of the ‘J-series’ Apollo missions, with a three-day lunar stay, the first deployment of the Lunar Roving Vehicle, and a suite of scientific instruments designed for lunar research on board. Blasting off from Cape Canaveral on July 26, 1971, Worden, as the CMP, piloted the CSM ‘Endeavour’ for 74 lunar obits, operating scientific instruments and cameras for lunar surface mapping while Scott and Irwin explored the moon on foot. In a 2015 interview with RocketSTEM, Worden playfully recalled: ‘Do you know what they did down on the Moon? What those guys’ primary job was? They picked up rocks and dirt. Now myself, in lunar orbit, I did probably a thousand times more science than they did, because I had all these remote sensors and big cameras and all kinds of things I was running the whole six days I was there. Dave and Jim picked up 170 pounds of rocks, huh? Big deal!’ After his rendezvous with Irwin and Scott on August 2nd, Worden prepared to go where no man had gone before: outside his spacecraft in deep space. During their journey back to Earth on August 5th, at a distance of approximately 196,000 miles away from Earth, Worden exited the main hatch of the CSM ‘Endeavour’ to retrieve film magazines from the SIM (Scientific Instrument Module) bay, logging 38 minutes outside the spacecraft. The mission concluded with a successful splashdown in the Pacific, and subsequent recovery by the USS Okinawa. In completing his flight, Worden spent a total of 295 hours and 11 minutes in space. Following the historic Apollo 15 flight, Worden worked at NASA’s Ames Research Center, ran for Congress, wrote books, and engaged in philanthropic activities in support of STEM education.
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3322. Al Worden’s Air Force Silver Wings. Al Worden’s pair of two
styles of United States Air Force Senior Pilot badges: a standard sterling silver example made by N. S. Meyer, Inc., measuring 3˝ long; and a stiff cloth silver bullion wire example, measuring 2˝ long, which may have been intended for wear with civilian clothing, or possibly formal mess dress. In overall fine condition. From the collection of Apollo 15 CMP Al Worden, and accompanied by a letter of provenance from his daughter Alison (Worden) Penczak. Starting Bid $200
3323. Al Worden’s Collection of USAF and NASA Patches. Al Worden’s personally-owned group of six NASA
and USAF patches, including: his NASA Ames Research Center “Al Worden” nameplate patch, with Velcro backing; an embroidered NASA Manned Spacecraft Center patch; two embroidered F-106 Delta Dart triangular patches; a large embroidered F-104 Starfighter patch; and a large embroidered 95th Fighter Squadron, depicting a skeleton in a tophat. Includes an original vintage glossy 10 x 8 photo of airmen from the 95th Fighter Squadron posing in front of an F-86D Sabre, Worden seen second from the right. In overall fine condition. From the collection of Apollo 15 CMP Al Worden, and accompanied by a letter of provenance from his daughter Alison (Worden) Penczak. Starting Bid $200
3324. Al Worden’s Gemini 9 Flown Fliteline Medallion. Al Worden’s flown sterling silver Gemini 9 Fliteline medallion, 1˝ x 3/4˝, featuring a raised design of the mission insignia on the front, and the reverse engraved: “Gemini IX, June 3–6, 1966,” with the astronauts’ names on either side, “Stafford” and “Cernan.” Hallmarked “Sterling” at the bottom. 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 $200
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3325. Al Worden’s Gemini 10 Flown Fliteline Medallion. Al Worden’s flown silver-tone Gemini 10 Fliteline medallion, 1˝ in diameter, with the front featuring a raised design of the mission insignia with astronaut surnames (“Young / Collins”), and the reverse engraved with the mission name and date, “Gemini 10, July 18–21, 1966.” Exhibits some spotting and tarnishing to edges and reverse. From the collection of Apollo 15 CMP Al Worden, and accompanied by a letter of provenance from his daughter Alison (Worden) Penczak. Starting Bid $200
3326. Al Worden’s Gemini 11 Flown Fliteline Medallion.
Al Worden’s flown sterling silver Gemini 11 Fliteline medallion, .75˝ x 1˝, 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.” Hallmarked “Sterling” at the bottom. Condition is mint state, with slight tarnishing to reverse. From the collection of Apollo 15 CMP Al Worden, and accompanied by a letter of provenance from his daughter Alison (Worden) Penczak. Starting Bid $200
3327. Al Worden’s Gemini 12 Flown Fliteline Medallion. Al Worden’s flown
silver-tone Gemini 12 Fliteline medallion, 1˝ diameter, with the front featuring a raised design of the mission insignia and the reverse engraved with the mission date, “November 11-15, 1966,” and raised text, “Gemini Twelve.” 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 $200
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3328. Al Worden’s Signed RAF Instrument Pilot Rating Card. Royal
Air Force instrument pilot rating card issued to “Capt. A. M. Worden, U.S.A.F.” on March 9, 1964, serial no. 35545, 2.25 x 3.5, signed on the front by the group captain and signed on the reverse in black ballpoint, “Alfred M. Worden.” A different commanding officer also signs a renewal on the reverse. In fine condition. Aftre earning Master of Science degrees in aerospace engineering and instrumentation engineering, Worden took part in an exchange program with Britain’s Royal Air Force and trained at the Empire Test Pilots’ School in Farnborough, England, where he earned this certification. From the collection of Apollo 15 CMP Al Worden, and accompanied by a letter of provenance from his daughter Alison (Worden) Penczak. Starting Bid $200
Worden’s test pilot ephemera—highlighted by his Yeager-signed diploma from USAF Aerospace Research Pilot School and a gold Society of Experimental Test Pilots pin
3329. Al Worden’s Test Pilot Pin, Diploma, and Patch. Four items from Worden’s career as a test pilot: his gold Society of Experimental Test Pilots pin, featuring the organization’s gold “X” against a blue enamel background, marked “LGB 10K” on the back; the USAF Aerospace Research Pilot School diploma issued to “Capt. Alfred M. Worden” on September 3, 1965, signed in black ink by Commandant Col. Chuck Yeager and Commander Maj. Gen. Irving L. Branch; his embroidered USAF Aerospace Research Pilot School patch; and a metallic foil print of the Empire Test Pilots’ School insignia with motto “Learn to Test, Test to Learn.” In overall fine condition. From the collection of Apollo 15 CMP Al Worden, and accompanied by a letter of provenance from his daughter Alison (Worden) Penczak. Starting Bid $200
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3330. Al Worden’s Westpoint Archive of (16) Items. Al Worden’s collection of 16 items from his
four-year career as a cadet at the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York. This small archive contains several of Worden’s own personal military effects, many of which correspond to his 1955 graduation, including: two USMA crossed swords pins; a 1955 West Point “A” fraternity or ‘sweetheart’ pin; the 1955 Howitzer USMA yearbook; two copies of Worden’s academic records; the 1955 “June Week” issue of The Pointer magazine; a West Point “June Week” graduation program; a menu for a 1955 graduation dinner; a framed photo of Worden with other cadets; a right-handed military dress glove; two USMA patches; a Mido Multifort Grand Luxe watch; a 10-inch West Point Music 33 ˝ rpm record; and A first edition of West Point in the Making of America. In overall fine condition. From the collection of Apollo 15 CMP Al Worden, and accompanied by a letter of provenance from his daughter Alison (Worden) Penczak. Starting Bid $200
3333. Al Worden’s ‘Earth to the Moon’ Cufflinks. Al Worden’s personally-owned customized ‘Earth to Moon’ cufflinks, measuring .75˝ in diameter, featuring a fixed back with miniature depiction of Earth, and impressive half-sphere lunar faces with his monogram “AW” carved into the center. Symbolic of Worden’s journey from Earth to moon and back, these are exceptionally fine, intricate pieces of jewelry and truly stunning to behold. In very fine condition. From the collection of Apollo 15 CMP Al Worden, and accompanied by a letter of provenance from his daughter Alison (Worden) Penczak. Starting Bid $200
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3334. Al Worden’s A7L Polycarbonate Helmet Blank. Highly displayable early Apollo program A7L Polycarbonate helmet blank from the personal collection of Apollo 15 astronaut Al Worden. The blow-molded Polycarbonate helmet approximately measures 9.5˝ x 11˝ x 12˝, and bears etchings to the lower rim: “Reject, 27461-2, 441-1330.” In fine condition. This style of pressure helmet was worn by astronauts during training sessions for Apollo missions 7-10. 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
3335. Al Worden’s Apollo 7 Command Module Malfunction Procedures Manual. Al Worden’s ring-bound Apollo
7 Command Module “Malfunction Procedures” manual presumably used for training purposes, 8 x 10.5, 70 pages, labeled on the cover: “AS 205/101, Malfunction Procedures, Part No. SKB 32100037-201, S/N 1002.” The manual has tabbed sections for the Guidance and Control System, Stabilization Control System, Reaction Control System, Electrical Power System, Telecommunications, Environmental Control System, and Entry Monitor System, offering flow charts for procedures to follow based on various symptoms. Many pages have boxes highlighted in red, and there are a handful of handwritten notations penned throughout. In fine condition. From the collection of Apollo 15 CMP Al Worden, and accompanied by a letter of provenance from his daughter Alison (Worden) Penczak. Starting Bid $200
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3336. Al Worden’s Apollo 7 Flown Robbins Medallion. Al Worden’s flown
sterling silver Apollo 7 Robbins medal, approximately measuring 1.25˝ x 1˝, featuring a raised design of the mission insignia on the face, and the reverse engraved with the mission’s launch date, “Oct. 11, 1968,” and serial number, “201.” Hallmarked “Sterling” with the Robbins emblem below. Condition is mint state, with slight tarnishing. From the collection of Apollo 15 CMP Al Worden, and accompanied by a letter of provenance from his daughter Alison (Worden) Penczak. Starting Bid $200
3337. Al Worden’s Fédération Aéronautique Internationale Sporting License. Fédération Aéronautique Internationale
sporting license issued to “Alfred M. Worden” in 1971 (the year of his historic Apollo 15 flight), 3.75˝ x 2.75˝, signed in blue ballpoint by M. J. Randleman of the sporting committee. The card is filled out in type with Worden’s personal information, including date and place of birth (“7 February 1932, Jackson, Michigan”) and lists his address as “CFK Astronaut Ofc. Man. Spc. Cntd., Houston, TX.” A blue Fédération Aéronautique Internationale stamp is affixed to the right side, and the card bears the embossed seal of the National Aeronautic Association, U.S.A. In fine condition, with light creasing and edgewear. From the collection of Apollo 15 CMP Al Worden, and accompanied by a letter of provenance from his daughter Alison (Worden) Penczak. Starting Bid $200
3338. Al Worden’s Limited Edition Meteorite Watch. Al Worden’s personally-owned and -worn stunning limited edition black Lunar 1969 wristwatch made by Col&MacArthur, numbered 0015/1969, with the upper dial containing a lunar fragment meteorite identified as Northwest Africa 11515 (NWA 11515). This handsome watch features a bright moon dial with a small metallic dot indicating the location of man’s first step on the lunar surface. Additionally, the upper bezel is marked “July 20, 1969” and “Mare Tranquillitatis,” the date and landing site of Apollo 11, the border of the dial features the GPS coordinates for the six moon-landing missions, and the case back bears an engraved lunar bootprint. In fine condition. The watch is accompanied by its original presentation case, and by certificates of authenticity for the watch and the lunar meteorite fragment. From the collection of Apollo 15 CMP Al Worden, and accompanied by a letter of provenance from his daughter Alison (Worden) Penczak. Starting Bid $200
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3339. Al Worden’s Lot of (2) ‘Earth Rise Pots’ by Helen Garriott. Al Worden’s pairing of large and small ceramic ‘Earth Rise’ pots made in 1970 by Helen Garriott, the wife of Skylab and Space Shuttle astronaut Owen Garriott. The large pot measures 9˝ in diameter and 9.25˝ in height (with cover), and the small pot measures 4.25˝ in diameter and 5˝ in height (with cover). Both pots are designed from a map of the lunar landmarks, and show a series of three lunar bootprints. The tops of each cover feature Earth-shaped knobs, and the bases of each pot are engraved with Garriott’s copyrighted maker mark, with one dated to 1970. The smaller pot contains a small diamond-like gem to the upper left of the bootprints. In overall fine condition, with a chip to the edge of the larger pot cover. From the collection of Apollo 15 CMP Al Worden, and accompanied by a letter of provenance from his daughter Alison (Worden) Penczak. Starting Bid $200
3340. Al Worden’s Lot of (2) Bronze and Sterling Silver Space Coin Sets. Al Worden’s pair of first edition com-
memorative coin sets, including: a solid bronze proof set from The Danbury Mint entitled ‘Men In Space Series,’ containing 21 bronze coins housed in their original 12.5 x 9 presentation folder, which includes its registration certificate, numbered “B 00013,” issued to “Major Alfred M. Worden,” and a TLS from Danbury Mint director John T. Thomas, presenting the set to Worden; and a sterling silver proof set from The Franklin Mint entitled ‘American In Space,’ containing 24 sterling silver coins housed in its original 8.75 x 10.75 presentation book. In overall very good to fine condition, with notable wear, stains to the front of the Danbury folder. From the collection of Apollo 15 CMP Al Worden, and accompanied by a letter of provenance from his daughter Alison (Worden) Penczak. Starting Bid $200
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3341. Al Worden’s Lot of (2) USAF Command Pilot Astronaut Patches. Al Worden’s pair of two United States Air Force Command Pilot
embroidered patches, featuring a blue field with Astronaut Command Pilot branches around the star. Each patch measures 3.5˝ x 2˝. In very good to fine condition, with some scattered staining. A scarce pair of USAF Command Pilot Astronaut badges from the collection of one of 24 men to go to the moon. From the collection of Apollo 15 CMP Al Worden, and accompanied by a letter of provenance from his daughter Alison (Worden) Penczak. Starting Bid $200
3342. Al Worden’s Multi-Signed ‘In The Beginning’ Lithograph.
Al Worden’s limited edition color 26 x 32 lithograph of an Alan Bean painting entitled ‘In the Beginning…,’ numbered AP 115/150, signed in pencil by 20 Apollo astronauts, each signing under his mission emblem. Signers are: Wally Schirra, Walt Cunningham, Frank Borman, Jim McDivitt, Rusty Schweickart, Tom Stafford, Buzz Aldrin, Michael Collins, Charles Conrad, Richard Gordon, Alan Bean, Fred Haise, James Lovell, Harrison Schmitt, Charlie Duke, Dave Scott, Al Worden, Alan Shepard, Stu Roosa, and Edgar Mitchell. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from the publisher, The Greenwich Workshop, and the original presentation folder, which bears some dampstaining to the spine. From the collection of Apollo 15 CMP Al Worden, and accompanied by a letter of provenance from his daughter Alison (Worden) Penczak. Starting Bid $200
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Moon Shot inscribed by ten Apollo astronauts to CMP Al Worden: “You helped make Apollo 15 the great flight that it was” 3343. Al Worden’s Multi-Signed Apollo Astronauts Book. Al Worden’s personally-owned
signed book: Moon Shot: The Inside Story of America’s Race to the Moon. First edition. Atlanta, GA: Turner Publishing, 1994. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.5 x 9.25, 383 pages. Signed and inscribed on the title and facing pages by ten Apollo astronauts, all adding personal messages to their friend and colleague: “To Al—Hope you enjoy! Alan Shepard,” “To Al, For great efforts on A-12 & 15! My best, Dick Gordon,” “To Al—You helped make Apollo 15 the great flight that it was. With admiration, Alan Bean,” “To Al, Does the view look familiar? Stay happy, Jim Lovell,” “To Al, A great 30 years, Ed Mitchell,” “To Al—The Cosmic Poet, Rusty Schweickart,” “To Al, Who taught me handball, Walt Cunningham,” “Good luck Sonny! Jim McDivitt,” “Not a discouraging Worden, Al—Wally Schirra,” and “To Al 64C—The Best, Stu Roosa.” Remarkably, the references here encompass Worden’s career—his days in USAF Test Pilot School, Class 64C (where Roosa and Charlie Duke were classmates), his role as a backup for Apollo 12, his journey to the moon as Apollo 15 CMP, and his post-flight publication of poetry. In fine condition. From the collection of Apollo 15 CMP Al Worden, and accompanied by a letter of provenance from his daughter Alison (Worden) Penczak. Starting Bid $200
3344. Al Worden’s Multi-Signed Astronauts and Alan Bean Books. Al Worden’s personally-owned pair of signed books by Apollo 12 moonwalker-turned-artist Alan Bean: Painting Apollo: First Artist on Another World. Both first editions. Washington, DC: Smithsonian Books, 2009. Hardcovers with dust jackets, 11.25 x 10.25, 224 pages. Both are signed on the title page in gold ink by Alan Bean, and one has been additionally signed on the front pastedown and first free end page in black felt tip by eight astronauts: Al Worden, Scott Carpenter, Dave Scott, Tom Stafford, Richard Gordon, Walt Cunningham, Charlie Duke, and John Glenn. In overall fine condition. From the collection of Apollo 15 CMP Al Worden, and accompanied by a letter of provenance from his daughter Alison (Worden) Penczak. Starting Bid $200
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3345. Al Worden’s Peanuts Comic Strip Poster Signed by Charles Schulz. Al Worden’s vintage Peanuts poster
featuring the six Apollo-inspired comic strips created by Charles Schulz and published by United Feature Syndicate during the week of March 10-15, 1969, signed and inscribed in the lower border in black felt tip, “For Al Worden with friendship—Charles M. Schulz.” Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 22.5 x 28. In fine condition. The connection between the Apollo program and the Peanuts comic strip is well documented. A splendidly displayable poster that hung proudly in Worden’s personal home office. From the collection of Apollo 15 CMP Al Worden, and accompanied by a letter of provenance from his daughter Alison (Worden) Penczak. Starting Bid $200
3365. Al Worden: Apollo 15 White House Visit Signed Menu, Pen, and Photos. Two items presented to astronaut Al Worden at the Apollo 15 crew
White House visit on September 16, 1971. The first is a White House dinner menu, signed by President Richard Nixon, Vice President Spiro Agnew, Pat Nixon, Judy Agnew, Al Worden, Dave Scott, Jim Irwin, Ann Lurton Scott, Mary Irwin, and Lucy Winchester. The second is an official ceremonial White House pen, 5.5˝ in length, which bears Nixon’s facsimile signature in silver; the original presentation box, with facsimile autograph, is included. Accompanied by four original color 14.25 x 11 photos from the event. In overall fine condition, with adhesive remnants to the ‘flag display’ photo, and some edgewear to the others. From the collection of Apollo 15 CMP Al Worden, and accompanied by a letter of provenance from his daughter Alison (Worden) Penczak. Starting Bid $200
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Rare Collier Trophy awarded to Apollo 15 crew for “man’s most prolonged and scientifically productive lunar mission” 3366. Al Worden’s 1971 Collier Trophy. Impressive Col-
lier Trophy awarded to Al Worden as one of the crewmen on Apollo 15, measuring 13.5˝ tall with an 8.25˝ by 8.25˝ base, engraved on one side to honor the mission: “1971 Award: To Colonel David R. Scott, USAF, Colonel James B. Irwin, USAF, and Lieutenant Colonel Alfred M. Worden, USAF, for demonstrating superb skill and courage, and to Dr. Robert R. Gilruth as representative of the engineering genius of the manned space flight team, culminating in Apollo 15—man’s most prolonged and scientifically productive lunar mission.” On the opposing side of the base is raised text describing the award, in full: “Awarded annually by the National Aeronautic Association sponsored by National Aviation Club for the greatest achievement in aeronautics or astronautics in America, the value of which had been thoroughly demonstrated by actual use during the preceding year.” Includes a small wooden identification plaque. In fine condition. Established in 1911, the Collier Trophy is considered to be one of the most prestigious honors in the aerospace field. Other notables in receipt of this prized trophy include Orville Wright, Charles Lindbergh, Howard Hughes, Chuck Yeager, and Neil Armstrong. From the collection of Apollo 15 CMP Al Worden, and accompanied by a letter of provenance from his daughter Alison (Worden) Penczak. Starting Bid $1000
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3367. Al Worden’s Air Force Distinguished Service Medal and Certificate. Al Worden’s Air Force Distinguished Service Medal with accompanying certificate and citation. The medal, 2.25˝ in diameter, features a sunburst design of 13 gold rays, 13 white enameled stars, and a central blue stone; reverse is engraved: “Alfred M. Worden.” The medal is suspended from a blue-white-and-gold ribbon, and housed in its original presentation case, which contains a presidential unit citation bar with oak leaf clusters, and a miniature medal and lapel pin. Includes its framed Distinguished Service Medal certificate, and reverse of frame bears the accompanying citation. In overall fine condition. From the collection of Apollo 15 CMP Al Worden, and accompanied by a letter of provenance from his daughter Alison (Worden) Penczak. Starting Bid $200
3368. Al Worden’s Alliance Internationale de Tourisme Gold Medal. Attractive 9K gold (.375) medal presented to Apollo 15 astronaut Al Worden by the Alliance Internationale de Tourisme, 1.75˝ in diameter, 54 gm, with the front showing Apollo astronauts in the lunar rover with lower text, “Commemorating the first motorists on the moon,” and the border reading: “Alliance Internationale de Tourisme”; the reverse shows the organization’s emblem above an engraving: “Presented to Major Alfred Merrill Worden Apollo 15, 31st July – 2nd August 1971.” Includes its original blue presentation case. In fine condition. From the collection of Apollo 15 CMP Al Worden, and accompanied by a letter of provenance from his daughter Alison (Worden) Penczak. Starting Bid $200
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Flown “IV Crewmen Tether” attached to LMP Irwin during Al Worden’s legendary 38-minute spacewalk 196,000 miles from home 3369. Al Worden’s Apollo 15 Flown Deep Space EVA Tether. Al Worden’s flown EVA “IV Crewmen Tether” attached to the space suit of Lunar Module Pilot Jim Irwin during the Apollo 15 mission’s record-breaking ‘deep space’ spacewalk on August 5, 1971. The mission’s final EVA occurred when Command Module Pilot Worden exited out through the main hatch of the CSM Endeavour and moved to the SIM (Scientific Instrument Module) bay to retrieve film magazines from the panoramic and mapping cameras and to visually inspect the bay. Over the span of 38 minutes, Worden performed a series of three trips along the SIM bay, while LMP Irwin, wearing his lunar surface EVA suit, performed a ‘stand-up’ EVA from the CSM hatch. Irwin’s role was both to monitor his CMP and to receive the two film canisters Worden removed from the cameras; in order to do so safely, Irwin was secured to the spacecraft by the tether offered here.
The brown tether measures 89.5˝ in length and terminates with a loop at one end and a metal locking clip at the other; the loop end bears a parts tag marked, “IV Crewmen Tether, V36-601630, 06362, AAJ6701,” and the metal clip, with locking button, is stamped with part numbers on the side, “SEB33100200-312, S/N-2131 ASSY,” and on the hook, “SDB33100201.” Attached to the clip is the original “Temporary Parts Removal Tag” from the Space Division at North American Rockwell Corporation, dated August 20, 1971, which is marked and annotated as follows: “Part Number V36–601630, Serial / Lot Number 06362AAJ6701, Authority ASHUR 112500, TPS–PFT005 / Identity of Next Assembly / Model Number Tether, IV Crewman, Part Number V36–000002-161, Serial Number S/C 112, REM #47, Mark for Shipment of: PFT S/C 112.” Near the clip end is a smaller secondary strap with male and female snap closures. Included is a color glossy 10.75 x 13.75 photo of artist Pierre Mion’s painting of Al Worden’s EVA point of view, which depicts Irwin holding onto Worden’s umbilical cord from the CSM hatch, with the moon massive in the background and Irwin’s visor showing a small reflection of the mission CMP. The photo is signed in black felt tip, “Al Worden, Apollo 15,” and is affixed to a same-size piece of foamcore. In overall fine condition. From the collection of Apollo 15 CMP Al Worden, and accompanied by a letter of provenance from his daughter Alison (Worden) Penczak. Starting Bid $5000 Hundreds of more items are listed online at www.RRAuction.com | 75
3370. Al Worden’s Apollo 15 City of New York Gold Medal. Al Worden’s 14K gold City of New York medal presented by Mayor John V. Lindsay on August 24, 1971, the day the Apollo 15 crew was honored by the city with a ‘ticker-tape’ parade. Minted by the Medallic Arts Co., the medal measures 35 mm in diameter and weighs 25 grams. The front features the seal of New York City, and the reverse is engraved: “The City of New York to Lt. Col. Alfred M. Worden of Apollo 15 by John V. Lindsay, Mayor, August 24, 1971.” Bottom edge stamped: “Medallic Arts Co. N. Y. 14K.” Suspended from its original navy blue ribbon, embroidered with a pattern of the NYC insignia. Includes its original presentation case, also stamped on the top with a presentation inscription. Two weeks after their return to Earth, the Apollo 15 crew was feted in New York City with a traditional parade. Under the headline ‘City Salutes the Apollo 15 Astronauts With a Parade and Gold Medals,’ the New York Times gave the event front-page coverage the next day. From the collection of Apollo 15 CMP Al Worden, and accompanied by a letter of provenance from his daughter Alison (Worden) Penczak. Starting Bid $200
3371. Al Worden’s Apollo 15 Flight Plan (Final Change A). Al Worden’s staple-bound official NASA manual for Apollo 15 entitled “AS-510/CSM-112-/LM-10, Final Change A, Flight Plan,” 8 x 10.5, 74 pages, dated July 6, 1971, prepared by the Flight Planning Branch, Crew Procedures Division at Houston’s Manned Spacecraft Center. This version of the flight plan contains just “Section 4 - Consumables” and “Section 6 - Alternate Mission Timelines,” detailing an “Earth Orbit Alternate Mission,” “CSM Only Alternate Mission,” and a “CSM/LM Alternate Mission” which could still be accomplished in the event of various failures. In fine condition, with light edge toning. From the collection of Apollo 15 CMP Al Worden, and accompanied by a letter of provenance from his daughter Alison (Worden) Penczak. Starting Bid $200
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3372. Al Worden’s Apollo 15 Flight Plan (Final Change B). Al Worden’s staple-bound official NASA manual for
Apollo 15 entitled “AS-510/CSM-112/LM-10, Final Change B, Flight Plan,” 8 x 10.5, dated July 12, 1971, prepared by the Flight Planning Branch, Crew Procedures Division at Houston’s Manned Spacecraft Center. The manual contains about 90 pages of updates to the mission timeline, complete with a few interesting diagrams. In fine condition. From the collection of Apollo 15 CMP Al Worden, and accompanied by a letter of provenance from his daughter Alison (Worden) Penczak. Starting Bid $200
3373. Al Worden’s Apollo 15 Hand-Painted Mission Insignia Wall Display. Al Worden’s
hand-painted Apollo 15 mission insignia wall display, purportedly hung in the offices of Houston’s Manned Spacecraft Center. The handsomely painted wooden display measures 17.5˝ in diameter and bears two mounting holes to the upper and lower borders. Reverse bears a pair of sawtooth picture hangers. In fine condition, with scattered dings and scuffs, and wear to rim; lower left edge bears some paint chipping. From the collection of Apollo 15 CMP Al Worden, and accompanied by a letter of provenance from his daughter Alison (Worden) Penczak. Starting Bid $200
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18K gold Apollo 15 medallion carried by CDR Scott onto the lunar surface and presented to his crew-mate
3374. Al Worden’s Apollo 15 Lunar Surface-Flown 18K Gold Medallion. Al Worden’s 18K gold medallion carried to the lunar surface on Apollo 15, approximately 32 mm, with an enameled design of the Apollo 15 mission insignia on the face, and the reverse simply engraved, “Alfred Worden.” Reverse also bears hallmarks indicating it was minted in Firenze, Italy, of 18-karat gold. This exceedingly rare piece was one of four created and flown on the mission, and carried in Dave Scott’s space suit pocket during his lunar EVAs. It is in its as-flown state, encapsulated in plastic. Accompanied by a signed letter from Apollo 15 Commander Dave Scott to Al Worden, sending him the medallion in 1996: “I found a small box in which several items carried on the flight had been stored since probably August 1971. One of these items was the enclosed Apollo 15 medallion marked ‘Alfred Worden’—it looked familiar! Therefore, upon further review, I verified that it had been carried in my PPK S/N 1120 which was aboard the Falcon throughout most of the journey—at least until you opened the hatch on the Endeavour after the rendezvous! Further, according to my notes made at the time, this was one of the few small items that were packaged separately for the pocket of my suit and carried to, among other places, the highest point on Hadley that Jim and I reached during the surface traverses. The medallions were prepared by Emilio Pucci who received his soon after the flight, probably about the time the others were put in the small box.” The enclosed photocopy of part of Scott’s PPK list includes “(4) Gold Apollo 15 Patch Medals engraved ‘Emilio’ - ‘Alfred Worden’ - ‘Mary Irwin’ - ‘Lurton Scott.’” From the collection of Apollo 15 CMP Al Worden, and accompanied by a letter of provenance from his daughter Alison (Worden) Penczak. Starting Bid $2500
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Flown in the ‘Endeavour’ for 74 lunar orbits— a US flag from CMP Worden’s personal collection
3375. Al Worden’s Apollo 15 Lunar Orbit-Flown Flag. Al Worden’s flown American flag carried on the Apollo 15 Command Module ‘Endeavour,’ 6.25 x 4, signed and flight-certified in black felt tip, “Flown to the Moon on Apollo 15, Al Worden, CMP.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a detailed letter of provenance signed by Worden, in part: “I hereby certify that the United States flag included with this letter and marked with my signature and flight number went to the moon aboard Apollo 15 in the spacecraft ‘Endeavour.’ It remained in the command module during the lunar orbit phase of the flight...The flight was launched on July 26 and splashed down in the Pacific Ocean on August 7, 1971, logging flight time of 295.2 hours and a distance of over 1.4 million miles.” Also includes Worden’s own oversized color glossy 11 x 14 photo of the Apollo 15 CM ‘Endeavour’ in lunar orbit while carrying this flag, signed in black felt tip, “Al Worden, Apollo 15.” 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
3376. Al Worden’s Apollo 15 Unflown 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 “205” 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 $200
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3377. Al Worden’s Camp David Jacket. Official Camp
David jacket presented to NASA astronaut Al Worden following the historic flight of Apollo 15. The zippered jacket, size large, made of water repellant dacron polyester and cotton, features two set-in front pockets, buttons to cuffs, and the right chest bears an embroidered presidential seal patch below a “Camp David” banner patch. The inner collar retains its original Mr. Wrangler label. In fine condition, with some wear and tear to inner lining of sleeves. Upon the invitation of President Richard Nixon, the astronauts of Apollo 13, Apollo 14, Apollo 15, and Apollo 16 all relaxed with their families at Camp David after their respective flights. From the collection of Apollo 15 CMP Al Worden, and accompanied by a letter of provenance from his daughter Alison (Worden) Penczak. Starting Bid $200
Al Worden’s 10K gold Apollo 15 astronaut ring
3378. Al Worden’s Gold Apollo 15 Astronaut Ring. 10K gold ring from the personal collection of Apollo 15 astronaut Al Worden. The top of the ring features an Apollo astronaut in profile with seven stars and surrounded by the text: “United States of America, Astronaut.” One shank shows the Apollo 15 insignia and mission year, “1971,” and the other depicts a lunar astronaut holding a flag against an Earth backdrop with Space Shuttle and launching rocket, with “NASA” below. The inner band bears a “10K” hallmark. In fine condition. Accompanied by an Ivan Fuller ring case. A handsome ring fit for an Apollo astronaut. From the collection of Apollo 15 CMP Al Worden, and accompanied by a letter of provenance from his daughter Alison (Worden) Penczak. Starting Bid $200
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The gold astronaut pin of Apollo 15’s record-setting CMP 3379. Al Worden’s Gold Astronaut Pin. Al Worden’s
gold NASA astronaut pin, .5˝ x .5˝, presented to him after successfully serving as the Command Module Pilot of the historic Apollo 15 moon-landing mission. The pin retains its original locking back. In fine condition. In addition to the astronaut badge, the astronaut pin is also issued to all NASA astronauts and comes in two grades: silver and gold, with the silver pin awarded to candidates who have successfully completed astronaut training, and the gold pin to astronauts who have successfully flown in space. While astronaut candidates are given their silver pins as congratulatory gifts, the gold pins, according to modern tradition, must be purchased at a cost of approximately $400. Gold astronaut pins represent a uniquely significant totem for all NASA astronauts that have been privileged to travel into space. This particular pin, deriving from the personal collection of one of the just two dozen men to have orbited the moon, is a most precious keepsake, which, in spite of its modest size, would carve out a well-deserved spot in any elite space collection. From the collection of Apollo 15 CMP Al Worden, and accompanied by a letter of provenance from his daughter Alison (Worden) Penczak. Starting Bid $500
3380. Al Worden’s Lunar Module #9 Kapton Foil. Al Worden’s personallyowned limited edition 5˝ x 4˝ x 1˝ Lucite display, numbered 04/25, containing a swatch of 1˝ x 2˝ Kapton foil removed from Lunar Module #9 during its 1996 restoration. The display features a photo of the LM and a caption: “This is an original piece of Kapton Foil removed from the H-Series Lunar Module 9 (LM 9) in April 1966 during restoration. LM 9...was scheduled to fly on Apollo 15, but was replaced with LM 10 which was a J-Series ‘extended stay’ LM when the Lunar Rover was added to the flight.” Includes a certificate of authenticity from Lee R. Starrick of the Astronaut Rescue Team. From the collection of Apollo 15 CMP Al Worden, and accompanied by a letter of provenance from his daughter Alison (Worden) Penczak. Starting Bid $200
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3381. Al Worden’s NASA Distinguished Service Medal. NASA Distinguished
Service Medal awarded to Apollo 15 astronaut Al Worden, featuring a 1.75˝ diameter medal with emblem reading, “Distinguished Service, NASA,” suspended from a navy-andteal ribbon. The reverse of the medal is engraved: “Alfred M. Worden.” Included is the original blue presentation case, as well as a ‘Type 2’ miniature version of the medal and a matching lapel pin. In overall fine condition. A particularly desirable and significant offering given the recipient’s vital role in the successful, record-setting flight of Apollo 15. Alongside his crewmates Jim Irwin and Dave Scott, Al Worden received this medal in 1971 not long after their historic trip to the moon. From the collection of Apollo 15 CMP Al Worden, and accompanied by a letter of provenance from his daughter Alison (Worden) Penczak. Starting Bid $200
3382. Al Worden’s Rubber Hand Castings. Terrific pair of dark rubber glove castings of the hands of Apollo 15 astro-
naut Al Worden, examples that were used by ILC as molds to produce the rubber neoprene glove for his A7L spacesuit. The left hand measures 5.5˝ across and 6˝ in height, and the right hand measures 5˝ across and 5.75˝ in height. Both front wrists bear matching raised numbers (backwards as produced), “0251,” and the flat bases to both hands feature mounting plates and nearly identical part numbers: “NAS 9-6100, T-1594-01” and “02.” In overall fine condition, with some trivial holes and wear to rubber and some deterioration to one mounting plate. From the collection of Apollo 15 CMP Al Worden, and accompanied by a letter of provenance from his daughter Alison (Worden) Penczak. Starting Bid $200
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3390. Al Worden’s 18K Gold Watch. Al Worden’s personally-owned and -worn 18K Jules Jurgensen wristwatch, Model No. 1069, with a 31 mm yellow gold case, a 17-jewel mechanical movement, and a faux leather strap. In fine condition, with a scratch to the crystal and wear to the strap. An exceptional well-worn timepiece belonging to Worden, who, as the Apollo 15 CMP, spent over 12 days in space. From the collection of Apollo 15 CMP Al Worden, and accompanied by a letter of provenance from his daughter Alison (Worden) Penczak. Starting Bid $200
3391. Al Worden’s 1971 United Nations Peace Medal. United Nations Peace Medal from 1971, presented to Al Worden by Secretary-General U Thant in a ceremony on August 24, 1971. Plated in 18K gold by The Franklin Mint, the medal measures 38 mm in diameter and weighs 40 grams. One side depicts the UN logo surmounted by the year (“1971”) encircled by “United Nations” in several languages; the other features a swirling dove design, with multi-lingual “Peace” at center. Marked “18K” on the edge. Complete with its original case, featuring the UN logo inside the lid. The medal exhibits some minor tarnishing, and the case has some light soiling to interior. The Apollo 15 crew were the first to ever be honored with the United Nations Peace Medal, receiving the award from U That in a ceremony at the UN headquarters in New York City shortly after their return to Earth. Since that occasion, other recipients of the award have included Haile Selassie, Leonid Brezhnev, the Bee Gees, and Steven Spielberg. From the collection of Apollo 15 CMP Al Worden, and accompanied by a letter of provenance from his daughter Alison (Worden) Penczak. Starting Bid $200
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3393. Al Worden’s Astronaut Hall of Fame Medal. Magnificent Astronaut Hall of Fame medal presented to Apollo 15
astronaut Al Worden on October 4, 1997. Bronze, 3˝ in diameter, 240 gm, produced by the Medallic Art Company in Dayton, NV. The front features the profile of an astronaut looking up to the stars, encircled by large text: “U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame”; the reverse is centrally engraved, “Alfred M. Worden, Inducted, October 4, 1997, Apollo 15,” and the border bears a raised quote from President John F. Kennedy: “‘We set sail on this new sea because there is new knowledge to be gained,’ JFK.” The medal retains its original bright blue ribbon and its blue velvet presentation case. In fine condition. Accompanied by a photo of Worden wearing his HOF medal. From the collection of Apollo 15 CMP Al Worden, and accompanied by a letter of provenance from his daughter Alison (Worden) Penczak. Starting Bid $200
3392. Al Worden’s Apollo 15 World Tour Medals and Awards. Collection of eleven medals and tokens
presented to Al Worden during his post-flight nationwide and international tours, including: a key-shaped pin from New Orleans; a key to the city of Mattoon, Illinois; a Hawaiian medal with engraved presentation to Worden; three Italian medals (one engraved with Worden’s name); a silver medallion honoring the 400th anniversary of Kepler’s birth; a silver coin from Equatorial Guinea; a 1972 Wanderverein Rinzenberg badge with suspended medallion featuring the Apollo 15 crew; a sculptural plaque depicting Belgrade Fortress, with presentation engraving on the reverse; and a plaque from Worden’s 2019 trip to Poland. From the collection of Apollo 15 CMP Al Worden, and accompanied by a letter of provenance from his daughter Alison (Worden) Penczak. Starting Bid $200
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3394. Al Worden’s Explorer’s Club Annual Dinner Tiffany Medallion Display. Al Worden’s rare commemorative medal display presented to him at the 115th Explorers Club Annual Dinner held on March 16, 2019, at the Broadway Lounge and Ballroom at New York’s Marriott Marquis. The display consists of a silver-tone medal, 2˝ in diameter, with raised image of a lunar module over the moon, encircled with the text: “50th Anniversary of Members on the Moon, 2019–ECAD–115th.” The medal is mounted to a Tiffany & Co. sterling silver (Ag 925) frame, 5˝ x 5˝, with the lower border engraved: “Al Worden, Apollo 15.” In fine condition, with various smudging and/or fingerprint marks to frame. From the collection of Apollo 15 CMP Al Worden, and accompanied by a letter of provenance from his daughter Alison (Worden) Penczak. Starting Bid $200
3395. Al Worden’s Golden Knights Parachute Jump Passed Baton. Rare wooden baton passed in mid-air by the
United States Army Parachute Team presented to Al Worden, measuring 14˝ long and 1.75˝ in diameter, with engraved plaque on the side: “Alfred M. Worden, Passed in mid-air by the U.S. Army Parachute Team, ‘Golden Knights.’” In fine condition, with a few scratches to the plaque. Nicknamed the ‘Golden Knights,’ the US Army Parachute Team is renowned for their precision skydiving demonstrations. From the collection of Apollo 15 CMP Al Worden, and accompanied by a letter of provenance from his daughter Alison (Worden) Penczak. Starting Bid $200
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Apollo 15
Flown to the lunar surface in the LM ‘Falcon’ 3407. Apollo 15 Flown LM Utility Towel Assembly Bag. Flown LM Utility Towel Assembly Bag
carried to the lunar surface on board the Apollo 15 mission. The white Beta-cloth, zippered pouch has a flap at the top, marked: “LM Utility Towel Assy., Mfg. by: B. Welson Co., P/N: SEB421000080-202, S/N: 1120, Date of Mfg. 2/19/68.” The flap also bears a small piece of tape annotated by Scott with his wife’s nickname, “Lurt.” This bag held small towels used by Commander Scott to clean moon dust from his hands and face while inside the Apollo 15 LM ‘Falcon.’ In fine condition. Originally sold in the October 2001 Superior Stamps & Space Memorabilia auction lot #1097 Ex-the Dave Scott Family collection, and accompanied by a letter of provenance from Anne Lurton Scott. Starting Bid $2500
Troubleshooting page carried to the lunar surface on Apollo 15 3408. Apollo 15 Surface-Flown Checklist Page. Flown double-sided 8 x 10.5 checklist page
carried to the lunar surface as part of the Apollo 15 “LM Malfunction Procedures’’ manual. This checklist page, numbered “49” and “50,” provides a troubleshooting flowchart for five symptoms related to Lunar Module electrical issues, with tab marked to either side: “5a thru 5c” and “6 thru 6a.” It was taken from the flown manual entitled “Apollo 15, LM Malfunction Procedures, Part No. SKB32100116-386, S/N 1001,” originally from the collection of Dave Scott and sold by RR Auction in April 2018. In fine condition. Accompanied by a provenance packet that includes a certificate of authenticity from Artifact Cloud. Starting Bid $200
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Beta-cloth “Utility Towel” bag carried to the moon during Apollo 15
3409. Apollo 15 Flown Towel Assembly Bag. Flown Utility Towel Assembly Bag carried into lunar orbit aboard the Command Module Endeavor during the historic Apollo 15 mission, signed and flight-certified in blue ink, “Flown aboard Apollo 15, July 26–Aug 7, 1971, Dave Scott, Apollo 15 CDR.” The white Beta-cloth zippered pouch has a flap at the top with a label marked: “CM Utility Towel Assy., Mfg. By: B. Welson Co., P/N: SEB421000079-204, S/N: 1115, Date of Mfg. 2/26/68.” Another label to the bag’s inside reads: “CM Utility Towel Bag Assy., Mfg. By: B. Welson Co., P/N: SEB421000084-203, S/N: 1145, Date of Mfg. 2/2q9.” In fine condition, with expected wear and a stain to reverse. Accompanied by a signed letter of provenance from Scott, who states that the bag derives from his personal collection. Starting Bid $300
3410. Alan Bean’s Pair of Apollo 15 Launch Viewing Badges. Alan and his wife Sue Bean’s
official viewing badges worn for the Apollo 15 launch on July 26, 1971, no. 9405 and 9407, 4 x 2.5, both housed in their original plastic pocket holders. The badges feature the Apollo 15 insignia against a red background, with “Kennedy Space Center, NASA” in black lettering above. In fine condition. From the personal collection of Apollo 12 moonwalker Alan Bean, and accompanied by a letter of provenance from his daughter. Starting Bid $200
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Carried by Dave Scott from the South Pole to the Moon 3411. Dave Scott’s Apollo 15 Flown Flag. Flown 5.75 x 4 American flag carried
to the South Pole from January 9–15, 1970, and then flown to lunar orbit aboard the Command Module Endeavor during the Apollo 15 mission from July 26–August 7, 1971, signed by Dave Scott with his first initial on the bottom white stripe in blue ink, “D,” adding, “SP, A-15.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a signed letter of provenance from Scott, in part: “I hereby certify that the United States flag included with this letter…was carried to the South Pole, Antarctica…and then flown in lunar orbit for six days aboard the CSM Endeavor during Apollo 15…The symbol ‘SP’ means that the flag was carried in my pocket to the South Pole…and ‘A-15’ means that during Apollo 15 this flag was carried aboard the Command and Service Module (CSM) Endeavor…This is one of only several unique flags that have made the journey to both the South Pole of the Earth and the orbit of the Moon.” Starting Bid $1000
Striking American flag, flown into lunar orbit on the CSM Endeavor 3412. Dave Scott’s Apollo 15 Flown Flag. Supremely desirable mid-sized flown
American flag carried into lunar orbit on Apollo 15, 11.5 x 7.5, signed in the lower right corner in blue ballpoint by Dave Scott with his first initial, “D,” adding, “A-15, CSM Aug. ‘71.” In fine condition, with a central vertical fold, and a fold to the upper right corner. Accompanied by a signed letter of provenance from Scott, in part: “I hereby certify that the medium United States flag...was flown aboard the Command and Service Module (CSM) Endeavor in lunar orbit for six days during Apollo 15…During the three days we were on the Moon, Al Worden flew the ‘Endeavor’ solo in lunar orbit…This Apollo 15 medium United States Flag has been in my personal collection since returning to Earth.” Starting Bid $1000
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Dave Scott’s flown flag and license plate, which spent three days on the lunar surface— presented as a rare limited edition
3413. Dave Scott’s Apollo 15 Flown/Lunar Landed Flag and License Plate Display. Extraordinary limited edition flown flag and lunar rover license plate display, numbered 8/10 (this is number 8 of only 10 in existence), featuring a small 2.75 x 1.5 Beta cloth American flag and miniature 1.3 x .8 LRV license plate, both carried on the lunar surface for three days by Commander Dave Scott during Apollo 15. Displayed with a satin-finish 5.75 x 4 photo of Scott on the LRV, signed in silver ink, “Dave Scott, Apollo 15 CDR.” The three are archivally matted and framed together with descriptive plaques to an overall size of 13.75 x 16.75. In fine condition. Accompanied by a signed letter of provenance signed by Scott. Starting Bid $2500
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Flown American flag and ‘Spanish Plate Fleet’ Robbins Medal, direct from the commander of the Apollo 15 mission
3414. Dave Scott’s Apollo 15 Lunar Landed Flag and Lunar Orbited Metal Robbins Medallion Display. Magnificent limited edition display featuring one of Dave Scott’s lunar surface flown 2.5 x 1.75 Beta cloth American flags and an Apollo 15 Robbins Medal, No. 135, minted using flown metal—approximately 20% of the silver was recovered from the wreck of the 1715 Spanish Plate Fleet and flown on Apollo 15. The display is numbered 6/10 (this is number 6 of only 10 in existence) and archivally matted and framed to an overall size of 13.75 x 17; also framed as part of the display is a color glossy 6 x 4 photo of Scott performing an EVA, signed in silver ink, “Dave Scott, Apollo 15 CDR,” and three engraved plates, with upper two plates certifying the flown status of the flag and medallion: “This flag was carried on the lunar surface for 3 days during Apollo 15, July 26–Aug 7, 1971” and “This medallion contains silver from an ingot that was carried to the moon on Apollo 15, July 26–Aug 7, 1971.” In overall very fine condition. Accompanied by a detailed letter of provenance signed by Scott. Starting Bid $2500
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One of ten made—a museum-quality display with a flown flag from Apollo 15, carried during lunar EVAs
3415. Dave Scott’s Apollo 15 Flown/Lunar Landed Flag Display. Limited edition display featuring one of Dave Scott’s
flown 2.75 x 1.75 Beta cloth American flags, carried to the lunar surface during the Apollo 15 mission, numbered 7/10 (this is number 7 of only 10 in existence), archivally matted and framed to an overall size of 13.75 x 16.75; also framed as part of the display is an original Apollo 15 insignia patch from Scott’s personal collection; a satin-finish 6 x 4 photo of Scott performing an EVA, signed in blue felt tip, “Dave Scott, Apollo 15 CDR”; and two engraved plates, with upper plate certifying the flag’s flown status: “This flag was carried on the lunar surface for 3 days during Apollo 15, July 26–Aug 7, 1971.” In very fine condition. Accompanied by a detailed letter of provenance signed by Scott. Starting Bid $1000
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Al Worden’s Apollo 15 Flown Robbins Medallion
3416. Al Worden’s Apollo 15 Flown Robbins Medallion. Al Worden’s flown sterling silver Apollo 15 Robbins Medal,
approximately 1.5˝ diameter, with a raised design on the face of the Apollo 15 mission insignia, and the reverse featuring the raised text, “Man’s Flight Through Life Is Sustained by the Power of His Knowledge,” along with the July 26, 1971, launch date; the July 30, 1971, moon landing date; and the August 7, 1971, return date. This medal is serial numbered “38” along the edge. Condition is mint state. The medallion is presented inside a circular block of Lucite measuring 3˝ in diameter. Due to weight restrictions, only the first 127 of 304 minted Robbins medals were carried into space during the Apollo 15 mission. Accompanied by a flight-certified letter of provenance signed by Worden, which reads, in part: “I hereby certify that this medallion, number 038, was carried to the moon on the flight of Apollo 15. I had it encased in Plastic to preserve it.” A sought-after silver medallion carried into lunar orbit with CMP Worden on his only spaceflight. Starting Bid $500
3417. Al Worden’s Apollo 15 Insurance Cover. Apollo 15 insurance cover 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 on the reverse in black felt tip, “From my personal collection, Al Worden, Apollo 15 CMP.” In fine condition, with a small stain to the top edge, and another stain to the envelope flap. Starting Bid $200
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Apollo 16 3436. Apollo 16 Flown Netting Presentation Signed by Charlie Duke. Tiny fragment of Beta
cloth netting, attested to as flown to the lunar surface on Apollo 16 by Florian Noller, measuring approximately .5˝ x .5˝, affixed to a limited edition 6.75˝ x 9˝ photographic display of the Apollo 16 landing site, signed in black felt tip ,”Charlie Duke, Apollo 16 LMP.” Numbered and signed on the back: “87/99, Florian Noller.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Artifact Cloud. Starting Bid $200
“Old Orion is finally here, Houston. Fantastic!”— oversized hi-res map of the Apollo 16 landing site, signed by the LMP
3438. Charlie Duke Signed Apollo 16 Lunar Shaded Relief Map. Impressive oversized first edition Lunar Shaded Relief map entitled “Theophilus, LSR – 78” prepared by the Defense Mapping Agency for NASA in September 1978, 29 x 22, signed in the lower border in black felt tip with the first words from the Apollo 16 crew after landing on the moon, “Contact, Stop, Whuump! Wow! Man, look at that! Old Orion is finally here, Houston. Fantastic! Charles M. Duke, Jr., Apollo 16 LMP.” Duke also marks the Apollo 16 landing site with an “X” and the dates of their lunar exploration, “April 20 – 23, 1972.” Matted and framed under UV-protective acrylic. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
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A ‘T.U.R.D. Award’ for Charlie Duke and his T-38 difficulties 3439. Charlie Duke’s ‘T.U.R.D.’ Award. Humorous and one-of-a-kind ‘T.U.R.D. Award’ presented to Charlie Duke by fellow Apollo astronaut Fred Haise in 1972. The partly printed ‘gag’ certificate, one page, 13.25 x 10.25, is headed “Technology Utilization, Research, Development,” and was given to Duke for a troublesome incident he had when the canopy of his Northrop T-38 Talon ripped off during landing. It reads, in part: “This award is presented to that member of the Apollo 16 crew who has done most for technology transfer. Col. Charles M. Duke, Jr. on his own initiative without funding or management authorization, transferred his recently acquired Spaceflight knowledge toward development of a new aerodynamic dragdevice for the T-38A aircraft.” Framed to a slightly larger size with inset windows featuring a small sketch of a T-38 and three shards of broken Plexiglas; reverse of framed is signed “From my collection, Charlie Duke, Apollo 16,” and features an affixed “From the Collection of Charles M. Duke, Jr.” label, which is also signed. In fine condition, with some light age toning. Accompanied by a signed letter of authenticity from Duke. Starting Bid $200
Coveted flown Apollo 16 Robbins medal belonging to LMP Charlie Duke
3440. Charlie Duke’s Apollo 16 Flown Robbins Medallion. Charlie Duke’s flown sterling silver Apollo 16 Robbins
medal, approximately 1.5˝ in diameter, featuring a raised design of the mission insignia on the face. The reverse is engraved 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 “28” on the edge. Includes the original matching plastic case. Accompanied by a signed letter of provenance from Apollo 16 Lunar Module Pilot Charlie Duke, in part: “This Robbins Apollo 16 Medallion, serial number 28, was flown to the Moon aboard our Command Module ‘Casper’ where it remained as ‘Casper’ orbited for five days…This medallion has remained a treasured part of my personal space collection since we returned from the moon.” 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 Apollo 16 crew is most desirable—especially one in such beautiful condition. Starting Bid $1000
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Flown flag of the state of Texas, carried to the moon during the historic Apollo 16 mission
3441. Charlie Duke’s Apollo 16 Flown Texas State Flag. Flown flag of the state of Texas, 5.75 x 4.25, carried to the moon aboard the Lunar Module Orion during the historic Apollo 16 mission, signed and flight-certified in black felt tip, “This flag flown to the lunar surface aboard Orion, Charlie Duke, Apollo XVI.” The flag is attractively mounted and double-matted alongside: a commemorative cover with color cachet of the Apollo 16 insignia, signed in black felt tip by Duke, John Young, and Ken Mattingly; and a color 9.25 x 7.25 photo of Duke saluting the American flag on the moon, signed in silver ink, “‘Whoa man! Old Orion is finally here Houston! Fantastic!’—4/20/72, Charlie Duke, Apollo 16 LMP.” The display is framed with an Apollo 16 mission patch to an overall size of 26 x 19. In overall fine condition. Accompanied by a photo of Duke taken at the time of signing, the flag’s original presentation certificate that is signed in black felt tip by Duke, and a signed letter of authenticity from Duke. Starting Bid $500
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The LM Orion’s descent electrical power schematic, carried to the moon’s Descartes Highlands on Apollo 16
3442. Charlie Duke’s Apollo 16 Lunar-Surface Flown LM Electrical Diagram.
Large flown Lunar Module “Descent Electrical DC Power” schematic page carried to the lunar surface on Apollo 16 as part of the LM Data Book, measuring 37˝ x 10.5˝ unfolded, signed and flight-certified in the right margin in blue felt tip, “Flown to the lunar surface aboard the Apollo 16 Lunar Module ‘Orion,’ April 20–23, 1972, Charlie Duke, Apollo 16 LMP.” Labeled “2DES,” the schematic shows the power provided by five of seven batteries flowing through the Lunar Module’s various switches and electrical control assemblies. The crew would have used this schematic in the event of an emergency and to troubleshoot system problems while in flight or on the lunar surface at the Descartes Highlands. Matted and framed under UV-protective acrylic to an overall size of 45.5 x 19.5. In fine condition. Originating from LMP Duke’s personal collection, this lunar surface-flown page was originally sold to benefit the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation in 2011. Accompanied by a letter of provenance signed by Duke. Starting Bid $1000
Apollo 17 Flown flag from the final Apollo lunar mission, presented to a Project Gemini CAPCOM 3455. Apollo 17 Flown American Flag. Flown American flag carried on the Apollo 17 mission, 5.75 x 4, affixed to a 13.75 x 10.75 presentation certificate stating, “This flag was carried to the Moon aboard the spaceship America, Apollo XVII, December 7-19, 1972,” and presented to Keith K. Kundel, a remote site Capsule Communicator (CAPCOM) during Project Gemini, “In recognition of your outstanding contribution to the manned space flight program.” Certificate also bears a printed signature of Christopher Kraft and a presentation date of February 1981. Framed to an overall size of 14.75 x 11.75. In very good to fine condition, with usual adhesive-related toning to the flag. Starting Bid $300
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Apollo 17 lunar surface procedures timeline, annotated in real-time during EVA3 by a SEP team member
3456. Apollo 17 Manual. Official staple-bound NASA manual for the Apollo 17 mission used as the working copy for a
Surface Electrical Properties (SEP) team member who assisted CDR Gene Cernan and LMP Harrison Schmitt during their SEP training, and who was later present in a Mission Control ‘backroom’ during the mission’s historic third lunar EVA. The manual, entitled “Apollo 17, Final, Lunar Surface Procedures, Vol. 1: Nominal Plans,” 312 pages, 8 x 10.5, dated November 6, 1972, contains copious ballpoint annotations and diagrams that feature real-time voice communications from the Apollo 17 moonwalkers in regard to the SEP experiment and the lunar geology, in addition to various deviations from the nominal mission timeline. The majority of the handwritten notes and diagrams occur between pages 175 and 215, the nominal timeline section dedicated to EVA 3, in three columns labeled as “Voice Data,” “LMP Activities,” and “CDR Activities.” In very good to fine condition, with a bend to the upper left corners of the front cover and first couple dozen pages, and some toning and foxing to the covers. Accompanied by an MIT pamphlet describing the SEP experiment and by a signed letter of provenance from the SEP team member. Starting Bid $200
3457. Apollo 17 Topographical Lunar Map. Apollo 17 lunar surface
high-relief topographical map of the Taurus-Littrow valley, the landing site of the Lunar Module Challenger. The 45 x 34 map notes the “Approximate Target Point,” as well as surrounding craters, mountains, slopes, and Tortilla Flat, a section traversed by the astronauts during their second EVA. Prepared and published for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration by the Defense Mapping Agency Topographic Center. Framed in a shadow box to an overall size of 50 x 39. In fine condition, with a few scattered scuffs, creases, and dents; the aesthetic quality of the piece remains strong. Starting Bid $200
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3458. Apollo 17 Sun Compass Replica. Replica of the Apollo 17 sun com-
pass constructed from the actual template in Apollo flight director Neil Hutchinson’s personal collection. The fully functional replica features a moveable compass dial, a foldable sundial gnomon, and a bubble level, which is marked with part number: “SEB 33100792-301.” The front features an 8˝ diameter rotating disc which depicts “East Massif” and “Sculptured Hills,” and the main 10.25˝ card provides instructions for “Bearing Determination” and “Return to LM.” The reverse provides “Nominal Shadow Data.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
3459. Apollo 17 Signed Photograph. Oversized original
color semi-glossy 13.75 x 10.75 NASA photo of Harrison Schmitt standing next to the American flag during an Apollo 17 EVA, affixed to the original 19.5 x 15.75 mount, which is signed in black ink and felt tip by Gene Cernan, Ron Evans, and Harrison Schmitt, who adds an inscription to the upper border: “To Stretch, In deep appreciation of your friendship and sacrifices during our post flight tour, January to June 1973; although you missed the Challenger mission your influence was felt as much as your absence was regretted. The crew of Apollo XVII.” In fine condition, with some light toning. Originates from the personal collection of longtime NASA employee Robert B. ‘Stretch’ Flanagan. Starting Bid $200
Apollo 17 Beta cloth— “Flown aboard ‘America’” 3460. Apollo 17 Flown Beta Cloth. Flown Beta cloth patch of the Apollo
17 mission insignia, 7 x 7, carried into lunar orbit aboard the Command Module America during the final Apollo moon-landing mission, signed and flight-certified in black felt tip, “Flown aboard ‘America,’ Gene Cernan, Apollo XVII–CDR.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $300
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A comical depiction of the Apollo 17 ‘orange soil’ discovery, signed by the mission’s two moonwalkers 3461. Apollo 17 Flight Map Signed by Cernan and Schmitt with ‘Orange Soil’ Sketch by Bernard Chabbert. Gene Cer-
nan’s Apollo Earth Orbit chart for the Apollo 17 mission, 41.5 x 13.5, signed on the reverse in black ink, “Gene Cernan, Apollo XVII” and “‘If I ever saw a classic alteration halo around a volcanic crater, this is it.’ Harrison H. Schmitt, Apollo 17 LMP.” The reverse features two sketches by French journalist Bernard Chabbert, who, while covering the Apollo program, would draw on the back of extra flight maps in the press room. Chabbert’s humorous sketches show the moment Schmitt and Cernan locate orange soil at station 4 during their second lunar EVA. Rolled and in fine condition, with some wear to edges and dampstaining to right side. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from the Novaspace Gene Cernan Garage Sale, and by a certificate of authenticity from Novaspace for the Schmitt autograph. Starting Bid $200
LM flown ‘Contingency Checklist’ page in case of an Apollo 17 emergency 3462. Apollo 17 Lunar Flown Checklist Page. Flown Lunar
Module Contingency Checklist page carried to the lunar surface aboard the Lunar Module Challenger during the Apollo 17 mission, 5.5 x 8, signed and flight-certified in blue felt tip, “Lunar Flown Aboard Challenger, Gene Cernan.” The doublesided Flight Data File page, dated August 31, 1972, pages 5-33 and 5-34, features four control panels for an “Emergency Power Down” sequence, and two steps related to “Spacecraft Functions Remaining” and “CWEA [Caution and Warning Electronics Assembly] Status.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $300
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3463. Gene Cernan Signed Apollo 17 Lunar Map. First edition color 25 x 25 lunar
map of the vast Mare Serenitatis region of the moon, 1:1,000,000 scale, dated November 1976, signed in blue felt tip, “Gene Cernan, Apollo XVII,” who draws an arrow to the Apollo 17 landing site. Prepared and published by the Defense Mapping Agency, Topographic Center, Washington, D.C. In fine, folded condition. Starting Bid $200
3464. Gene Cernan’s Apollo 17 Anniversary Cover.
Apollo 17 anniversary cover with a cachet of the mission insignia and text to top and bottom, “NASA Manned Spacecraft Center Stamp Club, Official Commemorative Cover,” 6.5 x 3.5, signed in black felt tip by the entire crew: “Gene Cernan,” “Jack Schmitt,” and “Ron Evans.” The front bears an identification stamp to left side, “Insurance Cover No. 160,” and the reverse a provenance stamp from “The Eugene A. Cernan Space Collection.” The cover also features postmarks dated December 19th in the years 1997, 2002, and 2007. In very fine condition. Accompanied by a notarized certificate of authenticity, serial numbered “160,” and signed in black ink by Cernan. Starting Bid $200
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Commander Cernan’s flown lunar orbit chart from the Apollo 17 mission, highlighted by handwritten geological notes by LMP Harrison Schmitt
3465. Gene Cernan’s Apollo 17 Flown Lunar Orbit Chart with Geological Handwritten Notes by Harrison Schmitt. Gene Cernan’s flown “Lunar Orbit
Chart D” map carried into lunar orbit aboard the Command Module America during the historic Apollo 17 mission, signed and flight-certified in black felt tip, “Flown on Apollo XVII, Gene Cernan.” The chart, folded to 13 x 8.5, consists of multiple large map plates taped together in a loop that, if extended, would be approximately 14 feet in length; this long, continuous first edition chart, was taped and folded so that it could be flipped like a book for use in orbit. The main legend identifies the chart as “Lunar Orbit Chart D. Apollo 17 REVS 57-75, December 6, 1972, SKB 32100123-383, S/N 1001.”
The chart, which is marked with symbols that include the orbital path, photography legends, various lunar surface features, and a red oval indicating the landing site at Taurus Littrow, shows the entire area of the lunar surface that the crew would cross over during orbital revolutions 57 through 75 for both the front-side and the back-side of the moon. While the map was primarily used for photography, LMP Harrison Schmitt, a trained geologist, also used it for geologic reference purposes as he viewed lunar geological features from orbit. Most notable are Schmitt’s felt tip annotations on plates D11 and D12: “Rim Less Depression” and “Outstanding Orange CTR (Classic small white halo structure),” with the latter a reference to the crew’s significant second EVA when they discovered orange soil near Shorty Crater. The chart also bears blue ink notations by an unidentified hand. In fine condition. Accompanied by a signed letter of authenticity from the Apollo 17 Commander. Starting Bid $1000
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Flown Apollo 17 landing site map used “to study the Moon from lunar orbit”
3466. Gene Cernan’s Apollo 17 Flown CSM Lunar Landmark Map. Gene Cernan’s flown map page removed from
the CSM Lunar Landmark Map book carried aboard the command module America during the Apollo 17 mission. Printed on October 19, 1972, the map measures 8 x 10.5 and is labeled in the lower right corner, “Oblique (46°), Landmarks 17-1, 2, 3, December 6, 1972,” with the reverse bearing an affixed Eugene A. Cernan Space Collection label, “The crew used this flown Apollo 17 CSM Lunar landmark Map to study the Moon from lunar orbit,” signed in black ink by Cernan. In fine condition, with a few spots of toning and minor edge wear from use. Accompanied by a signed letter of provenance from Cernan. Starting Bid $300
Cernan’s “Trained Observer” stowage label from the CM America—one of only five ‘gotcha’ tags flown to the moon during Apollo 17 3467. Gene Cernan’s Apollo 17 Lunar Flown ‘Gotcha’ Stowage Label. Gene Cernan’s flown ‘gotcha’ stowage label
surreptitiously placed onboard the Command Module America and carried into lunar orbit during the Apollo 17 mission. This metallic tag, which measures 2˝ x .25˝ and reads “Trained Observer,” is one of only five such labels that were placed inside the CM prior to launch by the Apollo 17 backup crew of John Young, Stu Roosa, and Charlie Duke. “Trained Observer” is a reference to Lunar Module Pilot Harrison Schmitt, the first and only professionally trained geologist to experience an Apollo flight to the moon. In fine condition. Accompanied by a signed and flight-certifying letter of provenance from Cernan. Starting Bid $200
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Mission-critical cue cards for the first EVA of Apollo 17—used aboard the LM ‘Challenger’ during the last human presence on the moon 3468. Gene Cernan’s Apollo 17 Lunar Surface-Flown EVA Prep and Post Cards. Two
flown double-sided cue cards explaining procedures for Gene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt’s first EVA on the lunar surface on Apollo 17, each 10.5 x 8, both signed and flightcertified vertically in the left borders in black felt tip, “Flown to the Lunar Surface aboard Apollo XVII, E. A. Cernan.” The cards, dated November 7, 1972, are identified as “EVA 1 PREP” and “POST EVA 1,” and were originally taped together to form a folding card, one side with pre-EVA preparations and one side with post-EVA instructions to close out the moonwalk. This first EVA lasted over seven hours, during which Cernan and Schmitt offloaded equipment including the Lunar Roving Vehicle, deployed the ALSEP, and collected samples. The cue cards are impressively matted and framed to an overall size of 16.25 x 27.5, with windows on the back so that both sides can be viewed; the frame is hinged against a matching display that holds Cernan’s signed letter of provenance and an image of him posing with the cards. Starting Bid $2500
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3469. Ed Hengeveld: Gene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt Signed Painting. Beautiful original color painting
by renowned space artist Ed Hengeveld, gouache on paper, 15.75 x 11.75, which depicts CDR Cernan and LMP Schmitt driving the lunar rover away from the Lunar Module Challenger during the historic Apollo 17 mission, signed in silver ink, “Gene Cernan, Apollo XVII” and “Harrison H. Schmitt, Apollo 17.” Signed and dated in the lower right by the artist, “Ed Hengeveld, 2006.” In fine condition, with light scuffing to the upper corners. Starting Bid $200
Apollo 17 Beta cloth patch flown by LMP Schmitt
3470. Harrison Schmitt’s Apollo 17 Flown Beta Cloth. Flown Beta cloth patch of the Apollo 17 mission insignia, 7.25 x 6.5, carried into lunar orbit aboard the Command Module America during the final Apollo moon-landing mission, signed in black felt tip, “Harrison H. Schmitt, Apollo 17.” Double-matted to an overall size of 13.5 x 12.75. In fine condition.
Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Moonpans, and by a signed letter of authenticity from Schmitt. Copies of the parts tags are included, as is a letter from a representative of the Navy League of the United States, New Mexico Council, which partnered up with Schmitt for a 2012 auction that celebrated the 40th anniversary of the Apollo 17 mission and raised funds for the Sea Services of the United States in New Mexico. This patch was one of several items donated by Schmitt for the cause. Starting Bid $500
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Apollo Astronauts Unique CSM News Reference guide signed by 15 Apollo astronauts, including seven moonwalkers
3495. Apollo Astronauts (15) Signed CSM News Reference Guide. Comprehensive, well-illustrated loose-leaf official North American Rockwell/NASA Manned Spacecraft Center news reference manual in its original folder, over 300 pages with extensive diagrams and photographs, 9 x 11.25, signed on two pages by a total of 15 Apollo astronauts, all of whom add their missions: “Walt Cunningham, Apollo 7,” “Wally Schirra, Apollo 7,” “James Lovell, Ap 8, Ap 13,” “Rusty Schweickart, Apollo 9,” “Dave Scott, Apollo 9 + 15,” “Tom Stafford, Apollo 10,” “Gene Cernan, Apollo X-XVII,” “Buzz Aldrin, Apollo XI,” “Charles Conrad, Jr., Apollo XII,” “Alan Bean, Apollo 12,” “Richard Gordon, Apollo XII,” “Fred Haise, Apollo 13 LMP,” “Edgar Mitchell, Apollo 14,” “Al Worden, Apollo 15,” and “Charlie Duke, Apollo 16.” In fine condition, with some wrinkling to a few of the pages. A decidedly unique volume, boasting fifteen autographs that represent every manned Apollo mission. Starting Bid $300
From fiction to fact—the Jules Verne classic signed by eight Apollo astronauts 3496. Apollo Astronauts (8) Signed ‘From the Earth to the Moon’ Book. Signed book: From the Earth to the Moon
by Jules Verne. New York: Scribner, Armstrong & Company, 1874. Hardcover, 5.75 x 8, 323 pages. Signed on professionally tipped-in adjacent opening pages in bold black ink by eight Apollo astronauts: “Tom Stafford, Apollo X, Cdr.,” “Alan Bean, Apollo 12 LMP,” “Frank Borman, Apollo 8 CDR,” “James Lovell, Apollo 8, 13 CDR,” “Michael Collins, Apollo XI CMP,” “Al Worden, Apollo 15 CMP,” “Rusty Schweickart, Apollo 9 LMP,” and “Charlie Duke, Apollo 16 LMP.” Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG. Starting Bid $200
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Amazing lunar litho signed by 15 Apollo astronauts 3497. Apollo Astronauts (15) Signed Photograph.
Fantastic official color 10 x 8 NASA lithograph of the moon, signed in black felt tip by 15 astronauts, all adding their missions: “Frank Borman, Apollo 8,” “Tom Stafford, Apollo 10,” “Buzz Aldrin, Apollo XI,” “Charles Conrad, Apollo XII,” “Alan Bean, Apollo 12,” “Richard Gordon, Apollo 12,” “Fred Haise, Apollo 13,” “James Lovell, Apollo 8, 13,” “Alan Shepard, Apollo 14,” “Edgar Mitchell, Apollo 14,” “Dave Scott, Apollo 15,” “Al Worden, Apollo 15,” “Charlie Duke, Apollo 16,” “Harrison Schmitt, Apollo 17,” and “Gene Cernan, Apollo 10, 17.” In fine condition. Highlighted by the inclusion of nine moonwalkers, this is an eye-catching and exceptionally desirable piece. Starting Bid $200
3498. Apollo Astronauts (7) Signed Cover. Appealing FDC with a color cachet featuring the various mission insignia of the Apollo program, signed in ink and felt tip by Alan Bean, Charlie Duke, Edgar Mitchell, Frank Borman, Jim McDivitt, Al Worden, and Richard Gordon. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
3500. Astronauts Multi-Signed (24) Street Sign. Original dual-sided metal street sign for the Samuel C. Phillips Parkway, one of the most traveled and important roads on the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. The brown sign with white text measures 30˝ x 9˝ and reads “S.C. Phillips Pkwy,” with the left side featuring the United States Space Command emblem. The sign is autographed in black felt tip by 24 astronauts from NASA’s four major programs: Mercury, Gemini, Apollo, and the Space Shuttle. Signers are as follows: Buzz Aldrin, Alan Bean, who adds “Apollo 12,” Scott Carpenter, Gene Cernan, who adds “USN,” Walt Cunningham, Charlie Duke, Richard Gordon, Fred Haise, James Lovell, Edgar Mitchell, Rusty Schweickart, Dave Scott, Tom Stafford, Vance Brand, Owen Garriott, Ed Gibson, Robert ‘Hoot’ Gibson, Hank Hartsfield, Tom Jones, Jack Lousma, Jon McBride, Rick Searfoss, Rhea Seddon, and Bob Springer. In very good to fine condition, with some chipping and general scuffing. The consignor notes that the sign was purchased at an Astronaut Scholarship Foundation auction, the same event where the signatures were obtained. Starting Bid $200 106 |
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The 12 moonwalkers of the Apollo program
3501. Moonwalkers (12) Signature Display. Collection of ink and felt tip signatures of all 12 of the Apollo moonwalkers,
individually autographed on slips and sheets ranging in size from 2.5 x 1.25 to 4.5 x 2.5, which includes: “Neil Armstrong,” “Buzz Aldrin,” “Charles Conrad, Jr.,” “Alan Bean, Apollo 12,” “Alan Shepard,” “Ed Mitchell, Apollo 14,” “Dave Scott,” “His Love, Jim Irwin, Apollo 15,” “John Young,” “Charlie Duke,” “From the moon! Gene Cernan,” and “Harrison H. Schmitt, Apollo 17.” The signatures are individually matted and framed with a plaque, six embroidered patches, and a large photo of a lunar EVA to an overall size of 40 x 25. In overall fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA. Starting Bid $500
Complete set of the legendary Apollo moonwalkers 3502. Moonwalkers Complete Set of (8) Signed Covers.
Collection of eight mailing envelopes and commemorative covers signed in ink and felt tip by one or more Apollo astronauts, which includes all 12 moonwalkers. The covers are signed as such: Neil Armstrong; Buzz Aldrin; Charles Conrad and Alan Bean (also signed by CMP Richard Gordon); Alan Shepard and Edgar Mitchell; Dave Scott and Jim Irwin (also signed by CMP Al Worden; Charlie Duke; John Young (also signed by fellow STS-1 astronaut Bob Crippen); and Gene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $300
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3503. Moonwalkers (6) Signed Lunar Map. Topographical map of the “Shaded Relief and Surface Markings Map of the Lunar Near Side,” published by the U.S. Geological Survey in 1992. The 1:5,000,000 scale map (I-2276; Sheet 1 of 2), 42 x 30.5, is signed in blue felt tip by six Apollo moonwalkers: “Buzz Aldrin, Apollo XI,” “Alan Bean, Apollo 12,” “Edgar Mitchell, Apollo 14 LMT,” “Dave Scott, Apollo 15,” “Charlie Duke, Apollo 16,” and “Gene Cernan, Apollo XVII.” Includes the second sheet, which is entitled, ‘Shaded Relief Map of the Lunar Side,’ as well as the original Department of the Interior, United States Geological Survey storage folder. In fine, folded condition. Starting Bid $200
3504. Wally Schirra’s Apollo Astronauts (20) Signed Lithograph. Wally Schirra’s personally owned limited edi-
tion color 23.5 x 29.5 lithograph by Alan Bean entitled ‘In the Beginning…,’ numbered AP 52/150, signed in pencil by 20 Apollo astronauts: Wally Schirra, Walt Cunningham, Frank Borman, Jim McDivitt, Rusty Schweickart, Tom Stafford, Buzz Aldrin, Michael Collins, Charles Conrad, Richard Gordon, Alan Bean, Fred Haise, James Lovell, Harrison Schmitt, Charlie Duke, Dave Scott, Al Worden, Alan Shepard, Stu Roosa, and Edgar Mitchell. Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 32.5 x 38.75. In very fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity signed by Schirra. Starting Bid $200
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3505. Topps Moon Shot! Dual Signers (10) Complete Set. Complete set of 10 trading cards from the 2007 Topps Co-Signers Moon Shot! series, with each card dual-signed in blue felt tip by the pictured NASA astronaut and Major League Baseball player: Buzz Aldrin and Alex Rodriguez; Scott Carpenter and Garrett Atkins; Bob Crippen and Alfonso Soriano; Walt Cunningham and Ryan Howard; Charlie Duke and David Wright; Richard Gordon and Jermaine Dye; Fred Haise and Duke Snider; Edgar Mitchell and Dave Winfield; Wally Schirra and David Ortiz; and Al Worden and Andrew Dawson. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200
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NASA Flight Directors and Personnel
3517. Charles Bolden’s 2017 IAF World Space Award. Retired United States Marine Corps Major General (born
1946) and a former astronaut who flew on four Space Shuttle missions. In 2009, he became the first African American to serve as NASA administrator on a permanent basis. International Astronautical Federation (IAF) World Space Award presented to NASA astronaut Charles Bolden in 2017. The gold-tone medal measures 4.75˝ in diameter and features a raised design of the IAF emblem, with lower portion engraved: “IAF World Space Award 2017, Maj. Gen. Charles Frank Bolden, Jr.” The medal is permanently housed in a handsome wooden folding case. Included with the award: Bolden’s personal United States Marine Corps leather chest badge with Velcro backing; Bolden’s personal NASA / JSC credential card; and an HID Corporation identification card issued to Bolden. In overall fine condition. Accompanied by a photo showing Bolden accepting the award at the IAF ceremony. Provenance: Elwoods Auction: Charles Bolden Estate Auction. Starting Bid $200
“I have always experienced great satisfaction in seeing concepts and plans turn into real hardware” 3518. Maxime Faget Signed Photograph and Typed Letter Signed. Designer of the
Mercury capsule (1921–2004) who also contributed to the Gemini and Apollo spacecraft. Two items: a TLS signed “M. Faget,” one page, 8 x 10.5, NASA letterhead, October 2, 1969, addressed to Roger Harris, in full: “Enclosed are the autographs you requested. In answer to your question—I have always experienced great satisfaction in seeing concepts and plans turn into real hardware”; and an official glossy 8 x 10 numbered NASA photo (S-64-41146) of Faget in a formal half-length pose, signed and inscribed in black ink, “To Roger Harris, with best regards, M. Faget.” In overall very good to fine condition, with the photo having scattered light creasing and two small areas of rippling from old tape residue on the back. Starting Bid $200
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NASA Flight Director Neil Hutchinson’s Rolex GMT-Master wristwatch 3519. Neil Hutchinson’s Rolex GMT-Master Wristwatch. NASA Flight Director Neil B. Hutchinson’s Rolex
GMT-Master (Reference #1675) wristwatch, worn on a daily basis throughout his career in Mission Control— from Hutchinson’s wrist, this iconic timepiece witnessed the key events from the age of Apollo through the early Space Shuttle missions. Serial no. 1533666, movement no. 1432504, the watch was manufactured in 1966 and purchased by Hutchinson in 1967. It features a 26-jewel Oyster Perpetual Movement, black dial, blue-and-red bezel with 24-hour scale (nicknamed the ‘Pepsi’ color scheme), date indicator with famous Rolex ‘Cyclops’ magnifying bubble in the acrylic crystal, and original stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet (Ref. #78360). The bezel rotates so that the local time zone and Greenwich Mean Time may be simultaneously represented, a system developed thanks to the age of flight—Rolex collaborated with Pan American World Airways to devise the scheme, so that their long-haul pilots could keep track of both local time and GMT, which was used for all aviation flight planning. In fine condition, with light scratches to the crystal, and expected signs of use. Accompanied by a letter of provenance signed by Hutchinson, plus the original box and rare paperwork—a Rolex GMT-Master instruction booklet, Rolex Superlative Chronometer warranty booklet, tiny Rolex ‘auto-lock’ bezel pamphlet, and Bureaux Suisses chronometer certification document. Hutchinson’s letter of provenance provides a detailed chronology of his NASA career and mission assignments, beginning with Apollo 4, continuing through the Skylab program and Apollo-Soyuz mission, and finishing with the fourth flight of the Space Shuttle. In part: “I, Neil B. Hutchinson, certify that Rolex GMT Master watch…was purchased by me in the fall of 1967 and has since remained continuously in my possession. It was worn on a daily basis throughout my career in NASA Mission Control. This Rolex GMT served me well in the variety of capacities for which I served…This watch has seen some of the most exciting moments in our early manned space program history.” The watch can easily be seen on Hutchinson’s wrist in images from NASA’s archives—including one of Hutchinson with astronaut Bruce McCandless II, and another of Hutchinson in the Mission Operations Control Room during Apollo-Soyuz—as well as in a video of a briefing with Christa McAuliffe in 1973. Desirable on its own as a classic vintage Rolex, the exceptional provenance and association with NASA’s most historic flights—including every manned Apollo mission—make this one of the most intriguing and historically significant space-related timepieces we have encountered. Starting Bid $5000
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Skylab Commander Bean’s flown Skylab 3 Robbins Medal, numbered “008F”
3532. Alan Bean’s Skylab 3 Flown Robbins Medallion. Alan Bean’s flown sterling silver Skylab 3 (SLM-2) Robbins medal, approximately 1.5˝ diameter, with a raised mission insignia design on the face, and the reverse featuring the Skylab space station and engraved launch and landing dates, July 28, 1973 and September 25, 1973. Serial numbered “008F” on the edge. Condition is mint state. Accompanied by its original matching case, and by a handwritten letter of authenticity signed by Bean, who states that the “silver medal, serial number 008, was flown with me aboard Skylab during the SL-3 mission…It has been part of my personal collection of space mementoes since.” A superb flown artifact that was carried into geocentric orbit by the mission commander on his second and final space flight. Starting Bid $300
Rare flown Skylab 4 Robbins Medal, one of 12 carried by Pilot Bill Pogue
3533. Bill Pogue’s Skylab 4 Flown Robbins Medallion. BBill Pogue’s flown sterling silver Skylab 4 (SLM-3) Robbins medal, approximately 1.5˝ x 1.25˝, with a raised mission insignia design on the face, and the reverse engraved with the Skylab launch date of November 16, 1973, and the landing date of February 8, 1974. Serial numbered “6F” on the edge. Condition is mint state. Accompanied by its original matching case, and by a letter of authenticity signed by Pogue, who states: “This medallion was in my PPK (Pilot’s Preference Kit) and flew in space…84 days and traveled a distance of 34 million miles… Each Skylab astronaut was permitted to carry twelve items in his PPK on his flight, the fewest allowed during the Apollo era.” A scarce low-numbered flown memento carried into orbit with Bill Pogue on his only spaceflight. Starting Bid $300 Hundreds of more items are listed online at www.RRAuction.com | 111
Rare Bulova portable timer for the Skylab Orbital Workshop— one of only two that are known to exist in private hands 3534. Skylab Bulova Portable Timer. Flight-qualified Bulova analog portable timer from the Skylab program, 2.25˝ x 5˝ x 1.25˝, with parts label affixed to bottom: “Portable Time, S/N AD85795, Manufactured By Bulova Watch Company For McDonnell, Per McDonnell PS61B80051-1, Bulova P/N SK1229–01D, U.S.” The bottom is stamped, “MFD 3Q70,” and marked in black ink, “PDA 12-29-71, PDA 1-13-72.” The battery-powered timer features an “Accutron” movement developed by Bulova for wristwatches, on/ off toggle switches for timer and tone, a small alarm amplifier, a set dial, and a hack switch; the back features an operating instructions plate and an affixed Velcro swatch. Front bears an affixed label, “1983.” Included is a 5.4 volt battery, which is marked in white ink, “S/N A004” and stamped: “LOT 2078-4, 122.” In fine condition, with some light wear. Starting Bid $500
3535. Skylab Fluorescent Light.
Skylab fluorescent overhead light assembly, measuring approximately 16.5˝ x 2.5˝ x 2˝ with attached 7˝ cable and power plug, bearing an affixed Sylvania Electric Products tag on the metal body: “General Illumination Floodlight, Ser. 185, NAS9-6555, 89546370-3, MFR 04655.” The switch is on one end and has three positions: “Off,” “Lo,” and “Hi” (positions of increasing brightness). The stress-relief sheathing on the cable is broken at the connection to the lighting assembly. Starting Bid $200
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3536. Skylab Intercom Speaker and Control Box.
Skylab Intercom Speaker and Control Box, measuring 10˝ x 13˝ x 6.5, with a McDonnell Douglas identification plaque on the side: “Speaker Intercom, Part NO. 61A850003-321, Serial No. 1072.” The unit was designed to serve as both a loudspeaker and control box for the Skylab intercom system, featuring a speaker volume knob, intercom and transmit switches, and channel selectors. The space station was large and had areas that were not easily visible from each other, so the intercom was a valuable system—crewmen could talk to each other or to ground crews from any one of twelve locations. Starting Bid $200
3537. Skylab Material Science Furnace Canister. Canister insert for the Skylab Materials Science Furnace, which supported a number of experiments to study various properties of materials in a microgravity environment. The cylindrical unit measures 12.5˝ x 7˝ x 5˝, and features openings for three sample cartridges where materials could be heated and cooled. The blackened body of the insert indicates it was heated to an extreme temperature. A label taped to the side reads: “P/S 10, 2 of 4, 7-0-10-00160, 6640 L66-1218.” The Skylab M518 Electric Furnace was part of the M512 Materials Processing Facility, located in the Multiple Docking Adapter (MDA), one of the primary elements of the Skylab space station. This equipment was designed to provide a means for experimentation in solidification, crystal growth, composite structures, alloy structural characteristics, and other thermal processes involving changes in materials under conditions of weightlessness. Starting Bid $200
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Control panel designed for microgravity materials experiments on Skylab 3538. Skylab Material Science Furnace Experiment Control Panel. Control panel
for the Skylab Materials Science Furnace, which supported a number of experiments to study various properties of materials in a microgravity environment. The box measures 10˝ x 6˝ x 8.5˝ and features controls for various heating and cool-down modes, including several selector switches, adjustment knobs for “Soak Temp,” “Soak Period,” “Cool Down,” and “Cartridge Temp,” and a digital temperature readout display. The back has a substantial mounting fixture with threaded adjustment device. On the top are handwritten numbers and an affixed tag reading: “Item #2, P/S 10, 1 or 2, 7-0-10-00160, Lehozcky, ES75.” Starting Bid $300
3539. Skylab MDA Ventilation Fan Assembly. Ventilation fan and shroud assembly as used in the Multiple Docking
Adapter (MDA) of the Skylab space station, measuring approximately 7.75˝ x 12˝ x 7˝, with a blue George C. Marshall Space Flight Center identification plaque on the side: “Fan Assy (Muffled), Part No. 20M42270-3, Spec No. 20M42364, Unit Mfg. MSFC, Airesearch Fan Ser No. 91-154, Unit Wt. 9.94.” The heavy-duty unit is also marked on both sides to indicate direction of airflow, and has black rubber gaskets on each end. Includes the original plastic packaging with affixed KSC parts tag stamped “Flight” (presumably denoting this as a flight-ready spare), bearing several inspection stamps dated 1982. Starting Bid $200
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3540. Paul Weitz’s Training-Used Skylab EREP Site Book. Paul Weitz’s ring-bound NASA “EREP Site Book” that he used in preparation for the first Skylab mission, signed on the front cover in ink, “Used in training for Skylab I (SL-2), Paul Weitz, PLT.” The manual, 8.5 x 10.5, 1.5˝ thick, dated to March 21, 1973, contains ample photographic maps and charts of the regions lying under Skylab’s orbit, with Weitz adding numerous handwritten annotations throughout. In fine condition, with expected wear from use. Starting Bid $200
International Space Station
3549. ISS Flown Cosmonavigator Watch. Extraordinary twice-flown Russian Cosmonavigator watch, first carried to the International Space Station by cosmonaut Salizhan Sharipov on Soyuz TMA-5, remaining on the ISS for over 192 days before returning to Earth on Soyuz TMA-5; it was then carried back to the ISS by cosmonaut Pavel Vinogradov on Soyuz TMA-8, remaining on the ISS for over 168 days before returning to Earth aboard Space Shuttle Atlantis during STS-115. In all, this remarkable watch spent nearly a year orbiting the Earth aboard the International Space Station. Designed by cosmonaut Vladimir A. Dzhanibekov, the Cosmonavigator watch was produced by Vostok specifically for use in space onboard spacecraft in low Earth orbit (LEO), such as Salyut, MIR, or the ISS. Produced in a limited series of 350 watches, this example is serial no. 138. Includes certificates of authenticity signed by Sharipov and Vinogradov; original Russian instruction booklet signed by Sharipov and Vinogradov, with in-flight stamps from Soyuz TMA-5 and the ISS; Federal Space Agency certificate signed by Sharipov, Vinogradov, and Dzhanibekov, with in-flight ISS stamp; four photos of the watch floating inside the ISS, all signed by Vinogradov; and the original box. In very fine condition. Starting Bid $1000
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3550. Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics Space Flown Patch and Team USA Multi-signed Card. Astronaut Rick Mastracchio’s flown embroidered United States
Olympic Team patch, carried on a Soyuz spacecraft to the International Space Station, where it remained for 188 days during Expedition 38/39. Includes a United States Olympic Committee card given to Mastracchio, signed by more than 25 Team USA athletes, including skiers, bobsledders, gymnasts, wrestlers, pentathletes, and more, many of whom add thoughtful greetings. Accompanied by a signed letter of provenance from Astronaut Rick Mastracchio. Starting Bid $200
3551. Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics Space Flown Pin. Astronaut Rick Mastracchio’s flown shield-shaped Sochi 2014
Winter Olympics pin, carried on a Soyuz spacecraft to the International Space Station, where it remained for 188 days during Expedition 38/39. Reverse bears a Honav USA maker’s mark and clutch-type backing. Accompanied by a signed letter of provenance from Astronaut Rick Mastracchio. Starting Bid $200
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Apollo-Soyuz
3568. Apollo-Soyuz Signed Patch Display. Apollo–Soyuz embroidered patch and Beta cloth swatch, 4˝ in diameter and 5 x 5, both of which are affixed to their respective 14 x 9.25 certificate presented to Robert B. Flanagan by the American and Soviet crews of the Apollo–Soyuz Test Project for his participation in the “Postflight Tour of the United States, October 13, 1975–October 25, 1975” and of the “Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, September 20, 1975–October 5, 1975.” Both the certificates and the Beta cloth are signed in black ink by Alexei Leonov, Valeri Kubasov, Tom Stafford, Vance Brand, and Deke Slayton. In overall fine condition. Originates from the personal collection of longtime NASA employee Robert B. ‘Stretch’ Flanagan. Starting Bid $200
3569. Alan Bean’s Apollo-Soyuz Baikonur Cosmodrome Access Badge. Alan Bean’s official Apollo-Soyuz
Test Project Baikonur Cosmodrome access badge, 3.5 x 2.5, issued to “АЛАН БИН.” In its original plastic pocket holder. As a member of the ASTP backup crew, Bean visited and trained with the Soviet crew at the Baikonur Cosmodrome spaceport in Kazakhstan. In fine condition. From the personal collection of Apollo 12 moonwalker Alan Bean, and accompanied by a letter of provenance from his daughter. Starting Bid $200
3571. Alan Bean’s Apollo-Soyuz Star City Access Badge. Alan Bean’s official Apollo-Soyuz Test Project Star
City access badge, 3.5 x 2.5, issued to “А. БИН/A. Bean.” In its original plastic pocket holder. As a member of the ASTP backup crew, Bean visited and trained with the Soviet crew at the Yuri Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center. In fine condition. From the personal collection of Apollo 12 moonwalker Alan Bean, and accompanied by a letter of provenance from his daughter.Starting Bid $200
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3572. Alan Bean’s Apollo-Soyuz Star City Access Badge. Alan Bean’s official Apollo-Soyuz Test Project Star City access badge for June–July 1974, 3.5 x 2.5, issued to “A. Bean/АЛАН БИН.” In its original plastic pocket holder. As a member of the ASTP backup crew, Bean visited and trained with the Soviet crew at the Yuri Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center. In fine condition. From the personal collection of Apollo 12 moonwalker Alan Bean, and accompanied by a letter of provenance from his daughter.Starting Bid $200
3573. Gene Cernan’s Apollo-Soyuz Crew-Signed Manual. Gene Cernan’s English–Russian language “Apollo-Soyuz
Test Program” hardcover manual, 50 pages, 12 x 8.25, signed with his ownership signature on the “Prospekt 10” front cover in black ballpoint, “Cernan,” and on the title page in black ink or felt tip by four members of the American and Soviet Apollo-Soyuz crews: “Vance Brand, ASTP PLT,” “Tom Stafford, A.S.T.P.,” “Alexei Leonov,” and “Valeri Kubasov, ASTP.” The book, which covers the reaction control system for the Soyuz spacecraft, features a variety of handwritten notations made by Cernan in black ink. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from the Novaspace Gene Cernan Garage Sale. Starting Bid $200
Tom Stafford’s Apollo-Soyuz Flown Robbins Medallion
3574. Tom Stafford’s Apollo-Soyuz Flown Robbins Medallion. Tom Stafford’s flown sterling silver Apollo-Soyuz Test Project (ASTP) Robbins medal, approximately 1.25˝ in diameter, with a raised mission insignia design on the face, and the reverse featuring raised text, “First Joint U.S.—U.S.S.R. Space Flight,” and engraved with the launch and entry dates, July 15, 1975 and July 24, 1975. Serial numbered “61F” on the edge. Condition is mint state, with slight tarnishing. Includes its original matching plastic case. Accompanied by a flight-certified letter of authenticity signed by Stafford. Starting Bid $300
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Space Shuttle 3586. STS-51-L Mission Chart.
Color first edition of the STS 51-L Mission Chart, 40.75 x 15.5, scale 1:40,000,000, dated September 1985, showing the orbit groundtrack data for the mission’s first 96 revolutions. Lithographed by DMAAC 11-85, and prepared and published by the Defense Mapping Agency Aerospace Center. In fine, folded condition. An uncommon mission chart for the tragic final flight of the Space Shuttle Challenger. Starting Bid $200
3609. Motorola PRC-112 Survival Radio. Motorola
PRC-112 Survival Radio, like those issued by NASA as part of the rescue/survival gear given to astronauts. The radio measures 3.25˝ x 6.5˝ x 1.5˝ and has a Motorola label reading: “Radio Set, AN/PRC-112, Part No. 01-P21261J001A, Ser. No. XX1239.” A pouch attached to the strap contains an earphone and spare antenna, and a new battery (sealed in its original plastic) is included. For Space Shuttle astronauts, the survival radio is stored in the right leg pocket of the Advanced Crew Escape Suit (ACES). Starting Bid $200
3610. Space Shuttle Lot of (5) Body Bath Pouch Assemblies. Group of five Space Shuttle-era “No Rinse Body
Bath Pouch” assemblies, 9.5˝ x 4˝, with sealed nozzles to top, small Velcro swatches to either side, and identical instruction and parts labels: “Add 6 OZ Hot Water, 2 OZ Cold Water, P/N SED32103194–303.” Two assemblies include the pouch tubing. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $100
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3611. Space Shuttle Sleeping Bag. Blue
zip-up sleeping bag assembly for the Space Shuttle program, approximately 58” in length and 24˝ in width, with head and arm holes, a fulllength zipper, and a NASA ‘meatball’ patch to left chest; the reverse bears a removable pillow with Velcro head restraint, and a safety snap hook to reverse of each shoulder. Inner collar marked in felt tip, “3798.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
3612. Space Shuttle SRB Bump Recorder. Bump Recorder Type 2503 made by Bruel & Kjaer, a Danish company well-known for sound and vibration measuring equipment, with a United Technologies/United Space Boosters label on one side: “Bump Recorder, Part No. 64809/10400-0667-801, Date: 10-788, Ser No. 1128517, Mod No. 2503, Contr No. NAS8-36300.” This recorder was used to monitor shocks that the Space Shuttle’s Solid Rocket Booster (SRB) segments would have been exposed to in transit, printing a record of the shocks on a reel of thin paper tape. Includes a thick polyurethane foam transit case with United Technologies/United Space Boosters on the top, dated 1991. Starting Bid $200
3613. Spacelab MATRA-CIMSA Computer. CIMSA computer built for the Spacelab Command and Data Management System (CDMS), measuring 11.25˝ x 7.75˝ x 21˝, with a CIMSA label on the front: “Name: Computer 125MS Spacelab, Part Nr. 528 196 000, Ser. No. 004, C.I. Nr. 507 001D, Mod. FM, Contract Nr. MATRA 339 543R Rev. 5.” This is a high-reliability core-memory computer built by MATRA for aircraft and modified for spacecraft use. Three CIMSA computers were integrated as part of Spacelab’s CDMS—one dedicated to Spacelab experiments, one supporting Spacelab subsystems, and one backup. The CDMS performed processing, formatting, and transmission functions, data acquisition, and capture from onboard experiments. Starting Bid $200 120 |
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Cosmonauts
3621. Alexei Leonov (2) Original Watercolor Paintings. Attractive pair of original paintings by renowned cosmonaut Alexei Leonov, accomplished in watercolor on individual 12 x 9.5 sheets of artist’s paper, both signed on the right side in graphite, with Leonov also adding notations and titles to the reverse in Cyrillic. The first work, entitled ‘The Construction of the Central Square,’ depicts the Baikonur Cosmodrome while being built, with the area paved and traffic lines marked, and the desert dominating the right side; the second work, entitled ‘The Construction Is Completed,’ shows Baikonur’s surrounding houses, with department store and residential building with post-office. These paintings are depicted in the book Life Among Stars by Leonov and Andrei Sokolov. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200
Toy monkey ‘gravity indicator’ flown to the Mir Space Station
3622. Aleksandr Poleshchuk’s Soyuz TM-16 Flown Toy Monkey. Aleksandr Poleshchuk’s flown toy monkey that he
used as a ‘gravity indicator’ during the Soyuz TMA-16 mission to the Mir Space Station in January 1993. The hard rubber toy monkey stands 2.5˝ in height and is signed on the bottom in black felt tip by Poleshchuk, who, along with Commander Gennadi Manakov, became the 13th resident crew of Mir. During their 179-day space flight, which lasted from January 24th to July 22nd, they performed two EVAs totaling 9 hours and 58 minutes, and performed testing of the androgynous peripheral docking subassembly of the Kristall module, the fourth module and the third major addition to Mir. In fine condition. Accompanied by two signed and flight-certifying photos of Poleshchuk with the monkey, one of which shows him signing the bottom, a handwritten letter of provenance from Poleshchuk in Cyrillic, and a letter from a previous owner who transcribes the former. Starting Bid $300
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Soviet / Russian Space Hardware Huge section of ‘man-made meteorite’— a fragment of the Salyut 7 space station that fell to Earth in 1991
3633. Salyut-7 / Kosmos 1686 Flown Heat Shield. Huge fragment of flown heat shield from the Russian Salyut 7-Cos-
mos 1686 (Kosmos 1686) spacecraft assembly, which went out of control and fell to Earth as a fireball in 1991—effectively becoming a man-made meteorite, and one of the largest human-made objects to ever re-enter Earth’s atmosphere. Weighing 80 lbs, the piece measures approximately 57˝ x 28˝ and is 2˝ thick in the mid-section, comprised of multiple layers with a clear hex pattern in the white underbelly. It was acquired from famed meteorite hunter Michael Farmer, who noted: ‘Shield fell in a man’s garden. He woke up the morning after the fall and found it in his garden. He kept it on the patio for decades. Pieces were cut off both as samples and souvenirs. Fell in Capitan Bermudez, Argentina.’ Starting Bid $500
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Soviet Soyuz translational hand controller
3634. Soviet Soyuz Spacecraft Translational Hand Controller. Circa 1980s Soyuz spacecraft translational hand
controller in its original gray pill-shaped metal housing with cover, measuring approximately 11˝ long and 3.5˝ in diameter, with integral mounting bracket and dual umbilical cable. On board the Soyuz spacecraft, the translational hand controller would be used to move the craft up, down, left, right, backward, and forward in space. The controller has 360° of movement, and locks into place when pushed all the way to the edge. The knob has 90° of movement, and can also be locked into place. Starting Bid $300
3635. Soviet Spacecraft Fluorescent Light. Small fluorescent light built for a Soviet spacecraft (probably associated with Soyuz), measuring 6.25˝ x 3˝ x 2.25˝, with hand-painted markings on the edges in Cyrillic: “Cд1-5M, N86-018” and “33.10-H33X1.” The plastic lamp assembly is secured by metal latches on each end, and can be removed to reveal a power port in the metal base; the assembly is marked “бц N84-087” underneath. Starting Bid $200
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Space Models
3637. Apollo Lunar Module Model. Vintage Apollo lunar module contractor’s model, made of injection-molded plastic and measuring approximately 6.5” tall and 10” across. The two-piece LM is removable from the base, separates into ascent and descent stages, and has numerous tiny projecting parts. Includes the original 10.25” diameter black base, with color logos of both Grumman and NASA, as well as the text “Lunar Module” printed near the edge. In very good condition, with wear to paint and stickers, missing antennae and thrust chambers, slight bending to landing gear, and some irregular adhesion to base (feet appear to have been previously adhered). Starting Bid $200
3638. Grumman X-29A Model. Uncommon model of the Grumman X-29A experimental aircraft by Precise Models, Inc., of Elyria, Ohio. The impressively designed aircraft model measures 12˝ in length and 7˝ in width, and can be displayed upon its black plastic base to a height of 8.5˝; white text to the front of the base reads: “DARPA, USAF, NASA.” Includes the original Precise Models shipping box, as well as a custom-made glass dish made by Houze Art for the “X-29 Rollout Ceremony,” held on August 27, 1984. The dish includes its original bag, box, and certificate. In fine condition. Consignor notes that this model was purchased from a former Grumman employee. Starting Bid $200
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MIT Instrumentation Lab model of a C-3 Inertial Measurement Unit
3639. MIT C-3 IMU Gimbal Assembly Proposal Model. Large, impressive,
and well-made model of MIT’s proposed C-3 Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) and gimbal assembly, mounted in a custommade transport case. The top clear cover of the IMU lifts off, and the outer gimbal and stable member can rotate; the middle gimbal is fixed. The outer blue anodized gimbal assemblies are machined aluminum, and one has a prism that would have been for platform alignment. Inside the IMU, there are three gyro and three accelerometer mockups made of painted wood and secured by magnets; an affixed placard identifies the inertial components: “3-SIZE 24 GYROS, 2-SIZE 16P.M.PIPS, 1-SIZE16PIGA.” The base bears an identification plaque: “Proposed C-3 Gimbal Assy, MIT Instrumentation Lab, Cambridge, Mass.” Overall, the carrying case measures 17˝ x 15˝ x 15˝. In very good to fine condition, with unobtrusive cracks where the outermost plastic assemblies (with red connectors) attach to the main sphere; the case should not be locked, as the combination is unknown. Starting Bid $500
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3640. Russian Proton-M Rocket Model. Finely made high-detail model of the Proton-M expendable Russian heavy-lift launch vehicle, made exclusively for Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center, the manufacturer of the rocket. The fourstage painted metal rocket, 1:40 scale, stands 35.5˝ in height, and is set upon a circular metal base with “Proton M” plaque. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
3642. Sputnik Commemorative Statue. Scarce metal-
and-plastic statue commemorating the Sputnik 1, the world’s first artificial Earth satellite. The statue measures 12.5˝ in height and shows the Sputnik supported by three metal poles, each of which feature transparent red plastic banners, with the base featuring a blue Soviet space program design. In fine condition. A decidedly early salute to the historic Sputnik 1. Starting Bid $200
3641. Saturn F-1 Engine Model. Custom-made 1:18 scale model of the Rocketdyne F-1 rocket engine as used on the
Saturn V launch vehicle, measuring approximately 12˝ long and 7.75˝ in diameter across the bell. The model is customized with metal-plated components, red thermal shields, and white ‘buttons’ that protected some of the elements on the bell from being damaged during transport and assembly stages. Includes a display case with transport base and 3.25˝ tall man to demonstrate scale. This is a super high-quality, meticulously detailed model of the engine that powered man’s journeys to the moon. Starting Bid $200 126 |
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The second Soviet rover to land on the moon
3643. Soviet Russian Lunokhod-2 Moon Rover Model. Highly detailed large-scale handmade model of the Lunokhod-2
Moon Rover by NPO Lavochkin, scale 1:10, approximately measuring 10.5˝ x 14˝ x 9.5˝. This attractive metal model features omnidirectional and directional antennae, a liftable large cover with solar cells, television cameras, stereoscopic television cameras, a central pressurized compartment, eight drive wheels, a front soil analyzer, and a laser reflector (the cover to the reflector is detached but present). The model is set upon a transparent base that measures 12.5˝ in diameter. In fine condition, with trivial instances of wear to paint. A wonderfully detailed model of museum-quality standard. Starting Bid $500
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The USSR’s rocket rival of the American Saturn V 3644. Soviet Russian N1-L3 Moon Rocket Model. Impressive model of
the Soviet N1-L3 rocket, produced by Energia Corporation, constructed of metal and resin, measuring 43.75˝ tall and 8.5˝ at its widest, and set on a solid 8.75˝ x 8.75˝ black base with plaque: “N1–L3 Space Rocket Model, Energia Space Corporation.” In fine condition. The USSR’s development on the N1 rocket began in 1959 with a view to delivering a payload beyond low Earth orbit. The N1-L3 was developed in direct competition to the American Saturn V and intended to carry a payload to the moon. It would carry the L3 lunar payload, consisting of an Earth departure stage and a lunar landing assist stage, in addition to a singlecosmonaut lunar lander and a two-cosmonaut lunar orbiter. Between insufficient funding and technical difficulties, the N1 never successfully completed a test flight; all four unmanned test launches ended in failure before first-stage separation, none lasting more than two minutes. A rare and imposing rendering of this Soviet rocket. Starting Bid $300
3645. Wind Tunnel Jet Model. Attractive early wooden wind tunnel jet model, measuring 25˝ in length, with raised cockpit section and two 5˝ long tail fins. In very good to fine condition, with light scratching and surface gouging. Consignor notes that this model was purchased from a former Grumman employee. Starting Bid $200
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Satellites and Space Probes
3654. Experimental Rocket Nozzles. Two similar ex-
perimental rocket thruster nozzles likely designed for satellite attitude thrusters, measuring 4.75˝ long with diameter of 1˝ at the top and 3.5˝ across the bell, with pressure taps at the combustion chambers. One has the top collar cut off. These are made of a niobium alloy, prized in aerospace research and rocket engine design for its high melting point of 2468°C. No sale/export of this item to non-US citizens or entities. Starting Bid $200
Explorer 1 nose cone / payload carrier mockup developed in conjunction with the first successful U.S. orbital satellite program
3655. Explorer 1 Mockup Nose Cone / Payload Carrier. Impressive historic mockup of the nose cone/payload carrier for the Explorer 1 satellite fabricated and used by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory Fabrication and Army Ballistic Missile Agency (ABMA) Fabrication & Advanced Engineering (F&AE) Laboratory in conjunction with the first successful U.S. orbital satellite program. The heavy metal three-piece nose cone stands an impressive 37.25˝ in height with a diameter of 6.25˝, weighs approximately 16.5 lbs, and includes a set of four flexible coil-wound whips with weighted tips, which comprised the turnstile antenna, each antenna element is 28˝ in length; the base is marked in yellow paint, “F&AE Lab.” Includes its original wooden carrying case, 40˝ x 8˝ x 7.5˝, with the upper lid stenciled “Nose Cone & Payload,” and marked in yellow paint, “F&AE Lab.” In very good condition, with scattered scuffing and marks; case features heavy wear, with screws to handle stripped. Starting Bid $5000
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Space Art
3670. Don Davis Original Painting of ‘The Lunar South Pole’. Gorgeous original painting of the lunar surface by space artist
Don Davis entitled “The Lunar South Pole,” accomplished in acrylic on 17 x 14.25 artist board, which is signed in the lower left corner, “Don Davis, 2/29/88.” This photorealistic painting offers a brilliant view of the glowing terrain of the moon from about 90 km altitude, with the cratered and undulating surface plashed with sunlight in the foreground, and the Earth hanging brightly against a dark and star-speckled space. Archivally matted and framed to an overall size of 27 x 24.5. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
Action-packed original McCall concept painting for Disney’s The Black Hole
3671. Robert McCall Signed Painting. Masterful original concept painting by acclaimed space artist Robert McCall for the 1979 Walt Disney science fiction film The Black Hole, accomplished in acrylic on a 47.5 x 35.5 sheet of masonite, signed in the lower right corner in black paint, “McCall, 76.” This gorgeously rendered work depicts the USS Cygnus, a massive long-lost spaceship, exiting an asteroid field with a smaller ship, the USS Palomino, in hot pursuit. This stunning deep-space action scene is expertly depicted by McCall, whose use of detail and shading brings forth a vivid chase through jagged, behemoth asteroids towards an unknown body of intense white light, ostensibly the film’s titular ‘black’ hole, which likewise appears to be pulling both rock and ship into its gravitational field. Framed without glass to a slightly larger size. In fine condition. Starting Bid $1000
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Space Paintings of Jan Fekete Fekete describes the genesis of his historic space exhibition: “Art and culture are the most important aspects of human nature. Artists and cultural active persons are sharing creative ideas and are spreading new and innovative ways to influence our society. In our modern times technology doesn’t acknowledge boundaries of our planet earth and space. The dream of each artist would be to spread his art without boundaries but an exhibition in space would be challenging for everyone. In the year 2008 my friend Walter Hopferwieser visited me in my studio in Vienna. After a long conversation about art, we decided to organize an exhibition on the International Space Station (ISS) for the Russian and American cosmonauts. This exhibition should bring art into the modules of the space station. Together we determined the motives for this exhibition. I thought about the appropriate technique and size. Within a short time I created twelve oil paintings on canvas in A4 format. They include pictures of the ISS station, a portrait of Gagarin, the French astronaut Claudie Haignere, the Russian cosmonaut Tereshkova, Anousheh Ansari, the famous dog Laika, Sputnik and the American astronaut Neil Armstrong.” All are accompanied by a photograph of the painting on board the International Space Station, a certificate signed by the artist, and a USB drive digitally documenting this exhibition and Fekete’s body of work.
3552. Soyuz TMA-14/ISS Flown Painting by Jan Fekete: Yuri Gagarin. Flown original painting of pioneering
cosmonaut Yuri Gagain accomplished in oil on 8.25 x 11.75 canvas by Slovak artist Jan Fekete, carried aboard Soyuz TMA-14 to the International Space Station, where it flew in space from March 23–October 11, 2009, as part of a ‘50 Years of Spaceflight’ exhibition. Stamped at the top with the on-board Russian ISS postmark and blue circular RKK Energia stamp. Signed and dated in the lower right corner in paint by the artist, “Fekete 07.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
3553. Soyuz TMA-14/ISS Flown Painting by Jan Fekete: Apollo 11. Flown original painting of the iconic ‘visor
shot’ of Buzz Aldrin captured by Neil Armstrong during their Apollo 11 EVA, accomplished in oil on 8.25 x 11.75 canvas by Slovak artist Jan Fekete, carried aboard Soyuz TMA-14 to the International Space Station, where it flew in space from March 23–October 11, 2009, as part of a ‘50 Years of Spaceflight’ exhibition. Stamped with the on-board Russian ISS postmark and blue circular RKK Energia stamp. Signed and dated in the lower right corner in paint by the artist, “Fekete 07.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
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3554. Soyuz TMA-14/ISS Flown Painting by Jan Fekete: Sputnik. Flown original painting of the Soviet
satellite Sputnik in Earth orbit, accomplished in oil on 8.25 x 11.75 canvas by Slovak artist Jan Fekete, carried aboard Soyuz TMA-14 to the International Space Station, where it flew in space from March 23–October 11, 2009, as part of a ‘50 Years of Spaceflight’ exhibition. Stamped with the on-board Russian ISS postmark and blue circular RKK Energia stamp. Signed and dated in the lower right corner in paint by the artist, “Fekete 07.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
3556. Soyuz TMA-14/ISS Flown Painting by Jan Fekete: Anousheh Ansari. Flown original painting of the
space-tourist cosmonaut Anousheh Ansari, accomplished in oil on 8.25 x 11.75 canvas by Slovak artist Jan Fekete, carried aboard Soyuz TMA-14 to the International Space Station, where it flew in space from March 23–October 11, 2009, as part of a ‘50 Years of Spaceflight’ exhibition. Stamped at the bottom with the on-board Russian ISS postmark and blue circular RKK Energia stamp. Signed and dated in the lower right corner in paint by the artist, “Fekete 07.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
3555. Soyuz TMA-14/ISS Flown Painting by Jan Fekete: Laika. Flown original painting of the Soviet space
dog Laika in a training capsule, accomplished in oil on 8.25 x 11.75 canvas by Slovak artist Jan Fekete, carried aboard Soyuz TMA-14 to the International Space Station, where it flew in space from March 23–October 11, 2009, as part of a ‘50 Years of Spaceflight’ exhibition. Stamped with the onboard Russian ISS postmark and blue circular RKK Energia stamp. Signed and dated in the lower right corner in paint by the artist, “Fekete 07.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
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3557. Soyuz TMA-14/ISS Flown Painting by Jan Fekete: Claudie Haignere. Flown original painting of the French doctor and astronaut Claudie Haignere, accomplished in oil on 8.25 x 11.75 canvas by Slovak artist Jan Fekete, carried aboard Soyuz TMA-14 to the International Space Station, where it flew in space from March 23–October 11, 2009, as part of a ‘50 Years of Spaceflight’ exhibition. Stamped at the bottom with the on-board Russian ISS postmark and blue circular RKK Energia stamp. Signed and dated in the lower right corner in paint by the artist, “Fekete 07.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
3558. Soyuz TMA-14/ISS Flown Painting by Jan Fekete: Anousheh Ansari. Flown original painting of the
space-tourist cosmonaut Anousheh Ansari inside the Soyuz TMA-9 spacecraft, accomplished in oil on 11.75 x 8.25 canvas by Slovak artist Jan Fekete, carried aboard Soyuz TMA-14 to the International Space Station, where it flew in space from March 23–October 11, 2009, as part of a ‘50 Years of Spaceflight’ exhibition. Stamped at the top with the on-board Russian ISS postmark and blue circular RKK Energia stamp. Signed and dated in the lower right corner in paint by the artist, “Fekete 07.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
3559. Soyuz TMA-14/ISS Flown Painting by Jan Fekete: Valentina Tereshkova. Flown original painting of
the first woman in space, Valentina Tereshkova, accomplished in oil on 11.75 x 8.25 canvas by Slovak artist Jan Fekete, carried aboard Soyuz TMA-14 to the International Space Station, where it flew in space from March 23–October 11, 2009, as part of a ‘50 Years of Spaceflight’ exhibition. Stamped with the on-board Russian ISS postmark and blue circular RKK Energia stamp. Signed and dated in the lower right corner in paint by the artist, “Fekete 07.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
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3560. Soyuz TMA-14/ISS Flown Painting by Jan Fekete: International Space Station. Flown original
painting of the International Space Station in orbit, accomplished in oil on 11.75 x 8.25 canvas by Slovak artist Jan Fekete, carried aboard Soyuz TMA-14 to the International Space Station, where it flew in space from March 23–October 11, 2009, as part of a ‘50 Years of Spaceflight’ exhibition. Stamped with the on-board Russian ISS postmark and blue circular RKK Energia stamp. Signed and dated in the lower right corner in paint by the artist, “Fekete 07.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
3561. Soyuz TMA-14/ISS Flown Painting by Jan Fekete: Toyohiro Akiyama. Flown original painting of Japanese journalist-cosmonaut Toyohiro Akiyama, accomplished in oil on 11.75 x 8.25 canvas by Slovak artist Jan Fekete, carried aboard Soyuz TMA-14 to the International Space Station, where it flew in space from March 23–October 11, 2009, as part of a ‘50 Years of Spaceflight’ exhibition. Stamped with the on-board Russian ISS postmark and blue circular RKK Energia stamp. Signed and dated in the lower right corner in paint by the artist, “Fekete 07.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
3562. Soyuz TMA-14/ISS Flown Painting by Jan Fekete: Alexei Leonov. Flown original painting of distinguished Soviet
cosmonaut Alexei Leonov, accomplished in oil on 8.25 x 11.75 canvas by Slovak artist Jan Fekete, carried aboard Soyuz TMA-14 to the International Space Station, where it flew in space from March 23–October 11, 2009, as part of a ‘50 Years of Spaceflight’ exhibition. Stamped with the on-board Russian ISS postmark and blue circular RKK Energia stamp. Signed and dated in the lower right corner in paint by the artist, “Fekete 07.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
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3563. Soyuz TMA-14/ISS Flown Painting by Jan Fekete: Space Shuttle. Flown
original painting of a Space Shuttle liftoff accomplished in oil on 11.75 x 8.25 canvas by Slovak artist Jan Fekete, carried aboard Soyuz TMA-14 to the International Space Station, where it flew in space from March 23–October 11, 2009, as part of a ‘50 Years of Spaceflight’ exhibition. Stamped with the on-board Russian ISS postmark and blue circular RKK Energia stamp. Signed and dated in the lower right corner in paint by the artist, “Fekete 07.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
Aviation
3675. Louis Charles Breguet Original Sketch. French aircraft
designer and builder (1880–1955) who was one of the early aviation pioneers. Original unsigned sketch by Louis Charles Breguet of what appears to be four front and overhead views of airplanes or aircraft, accomplished in graphite on an 8.25 x 10.5 sheet of his personal letterhead, “25. Boulevard Jules Sandeau,” which was Breguet’s address between 1912 to 1920. In very good to fine condition, with a horizontal fold, and three small tears to lower edges. Accompanied by a handwritten transmittal letter from Breguet’s nephew, as well as an original calling card belonging to Breguet. Starting Bid $200
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3676. Amelia Earhart Lockheed Vega 5B Wing Fabric. Flown
fabric presentation created by the Smithsonian Institution National Air and Space Museum featuring an affixed dark red 2 x 2 swatch excised from Amelia Earhart’s Lockheed Vega 5B, which helped Earhart become the first female pilot to fly solo nonstop across the Atlantic. The swatch is affixed to its original 15 x 20 informational poster. Framed to a slightly larger size. In fine condition. Accompanied by the original information packet issued by the National Air and Space Museum. Starting Bid $200
3677. First French Air Meet 1909 Original Poster.
Colorful original poster for the Aerodrome de Vichy Air Meet, 43 x 30.5, held in July of 1909, which shows a woman sitting on a wall watching Wright-Ariel and Voisin biplanes take to the air, with “Meeting organisé par la Ste. l’Ariel... Concours Promenades Leçons,” printed in the lower right. Poster was designed by Roger Jourdain and has been linen-backed to a slightly larger size. Rolled and in very good to fine condition, with some well-done restoration to some small scattered tears and creases, and a couple of light previous storage folds. Starting Bid $300
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Rare handwritten letter by Flying Cadet Charles A. Lindbergh, Jr.— early correspondence from the start of his flying career 3679. Charles Lindbergh Autograph Letter Signed. ALS signed “C. A. Lindbergh, Jr.,” one page, 7 x 10.5, Flying Cadets, Brooks Field letterhead, July 28, 1924. Handwritten letter to the Wells-Dickey Trust Company in Minneapolis, written amidst his attempts to resolve issues involving his late father’s messy estate. In full: “Enclosed are papers you requested. Please keep me informed of developments.” Lindbergh also writes out his address in block letters below: “C. A. Lindbergh Jr., Cadet Detachment, Brooks Field, San Antonio, Texas.” In fine condition. This is a most unusual letter, written four months after Lindbergh enlisted as a pilot cadet at Brooks Field in the US Army Air Corps. Correspondence from Lindbergh during this period is almost nonexistent—he was not yet famous, and military flight training occupied most of his time. It also boasts his early signature—including the “Jr.”—which he used regularly up until the death of his father two months earlier, in May 1924. In signing this letter, he reverts to this variation—possibly in deference to his father, or to distinguish himself as his son in matters pertaining to the estate. Starting Bid $200
Lindbergh to the director of the American Geographical Society 3680. Charles Lindbergh Typed Letter Signed. TLS signed “C. A. Lindbergh,” one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, January 10, 1931. Letter to Dr. Isaiah Bowman, head of the American Geographical Society. In full: “Mrs. Lindbergh and I want to thank you for our very pleasant and interesting afternoon at the American Geographical Society Friday. We enjoyed the afternoon immensely.” In very good to fine condition, with creasing to the lower right corner, and a few small stains. The American Geographical Society figured prominently in Lindbergh’s promotion of aviation. Starting Bid $200
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Handsome print signed by the transatlantic hero
3681. Charles Lindbergh Signed Print. Appealing 9 x 10.25 print of the renowned aviator by Carl Bohnen distributed by the Chicago Daily News, signed in the lower margin in fountain pen, “C. A. Lindbergh.” Lindbergh is shown snapping a salute while clad in his flight jacket, with searchlights, the Statue of Liberty, and the Eiffel Tower in the background—symbols of his transatlantic flight from New York to Paris. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
Magnificent “Ten Aces and a Queen” A-2 jacket that witnessed 50 bombings during WW2
3683. World War II: Henry Baker’s B-24 A-2 Flight Jacket and Service Medals. Tremendous archive from the
career of First Lieutenant Henry H. Baker, a bombardier in the 15th Air Force, 461st Bomb Group, and 766th Bomb Squadron, which operated on the Italian front during World War II. The collection is highlighted by his leather A-2 bomber jacket, size 42, with numerous painted-on symbols and insignia: the right chest features 50 white bombs and the 461st Bomb Group emblem; the left chest bears his leather name patch, “H. H. Baker,” between bombardier wings and the 766th Bombardment Squadron emblem; and shoulders display the American flag, the Fifteenth Air Force emblem, and silver 1st Lt. bars. Painted to the back is a large B-24 in flight between white text, “Ten Aces and a Queen,” a reference to the 10-man crew and the aircraft as their queen. Also includes Baker’s cased Distinguished Flying Cross Medal, cased Purple Heart Medal, cased Air Medal, European campaign medal, laminated military I.D. card, bombardier wings, and an original “Restricted” military certificate listing all 50 of Baker’s completed bombing missions from April 2, 1944 to August 27, 1944. In overall fine condition, with expected wear to jacket from use, age, and storage. Starting Bid $300
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“Under the present circumstances we would consent to reduce our price to the French government to one million francs, the money to be paid only after the genuine value of our discoveries has been demonstrated by a flight of one of our machines”
3684. Orville Wright Typed Letter Signed. Partial TLS signed for both by Orville, “Wilbur & Orville Wright, O. W.,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Wright Cycle Company letterhead, [November 4, 1905]. The concluding page of a two-page letter to Captain Ferdinand Ferber, in part: “Under the present circumstances we would consent to reduce our price to the French government to one million francs...The price would include a complete machine, instruction in our discoveries relating to the scientific principles of the art, formulas for the designing of machines of other sizes, speeds, etc; and personal instruction of operators in the use of the machine.” Includes the unsigned first page of a letter from the Wrights to Ferber from one month earlier, dated October 9, 1905, which also contains exceptional aviation content. In overall very good to fine condition, with light creasing, intersecting folds, and loss to the lower right corner of the first page. The ‘second halves’ of these letters were sold in 2014, and can be read in our past auction database at https://www.rrauction. com/PastAuctionItem/3334295 Starting Bid $1000
3685. Orville Wright Signature. Vintage fountain pen signature, “Orville Wright,
December 10th 1910, Berlin,” on an off-white 4.25 x 3.5 card. In fine condition, with small postal impressions. Starting Bid $200
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Meteorites From the Planet Mars— complete slice of NWA 10761
3719. NWA 10761 Martian Meteorite Slice. SNC - Mars Rock (shergottite) Sahara Desert, North West Africa
Infinitely more rare than diamonds or gold, meteorites from Mars are among the most exotic substances on Earth with less than 600 pounds known to exist. Scientists suspected a certain class of unusual meteorites were pieces of Mars which landed on Earth. They speculated an asteroid impact must have ‘kicked’ some of the Martian surface into space which was then embraced by Earth’s gravitational field. While there were many compelling reasons for a belief of Martian origin, finally there was proof: a couple of these meteorites had impact glass and inside the glass were bubbles which contained tiny amounts of gas which, as a result of NASA’s Viking space probes, turned out to match perfectly what scientists knew
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was the Martian atmosphere. This has been authenticated by scientists of the Meteoritical Society—the foremost organization of meteorite researchers in the world—as a Martian basalt, which is to say that it’s a type of lava comprised of olivine, pyroxene and feldspar in the form of maskelynite. As tremendous amounts of heat and pressure are required for maskelynite to form, this is consistent with the impact event which explained its delivery mechanism to Earth. 60 x 46 x 3 mm and 18.3 grams. A copy of the scientific analysis and classification of NWA 10761 accompanies this sample. Provenance: The Stifler Collection of Meteorites. Starting Bid $200
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From the Asteroid Vesta— complete slice of NWA 11592 Pairing
3720. NWA 11592 Pairing Vesta Asteroid Slice. HED – Eucrite The Sahara Desert, Algeria
This is a complete slice of a meteorite with a return address. NASA’s Dawn spacecraft was the first spacecraft to ever orbit an asteroid in the asteroid belt. One of the asteroids it orbited was Vesta. The data sent to Earth confirmed what had long been suspected, that the type of meteorite from which this
slice was taken originates from Vesta. After Vesta collided with another asteroid, material was sent into space where it found itself in a Earth-crossing orbit and ultimately a new home. Accompanied by a custom armature. 97 x 58 x 2 mm and 33.6 grams. Provenance: The Stifler Collection of Meteorites. Starting Bid $200
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A large moon rock—NWA 12691
3721. NWA 12691 Lunar Meteorite.
Lunar (feldspathic breccia) Sahara Desert, North West Africa While meteorites are rare—the weight of every meteorite known is less than the world’s annual output of gold—Moon rocks are far rarer still. They represent about 0.5% of all meteorites. There are less than 750 kilograms of lunar meteorites documented and they would all fit in about four large refrigerators—and a good deal of this material is untouchable as it’s in museums and research institutions. As it regards the 380 kilograms of material returned to Earth by the Apollo missions—every single gram of that is untouchable. Lunar meteorites arrive on Earth as a result of having been ejected off the lunar surface by asteroid impacts. Scientists are readily able to identify Moon rocks by analyzing a rock’s texture, mineralogy, chemistry and isotopes. Moon rocks also contain gases from the solar wind, and those gases have markedly different isotope ratios depending upon a terrestrial or lunar origin. This chunk of the 142 |
Moon is a breccia, which means it’s a lot of different fragments of a lot of different things which were ‘cemented’ together as a result of pressure and heat. The white mineral is anorthite, which is very rare on Earth but not on the Moon. The scientist who did the analysis, Dr. Anthony Irving, has an international reputation for classifying Martian and lunar meteorites. You would expect some of the rocks from the Moon that Apollo missions returned to Earth to look like lunar meteorites—and that is exactly the case with this specimen. Offered once in a blue moon, this is a choice, large piece of the Moon. 122 x 97 x 78 mm and 852.9 grams. A copy of the scientific analysis and classification of NWA 12691 accompanies this sample. Provenance: The Stifler Collection of Meteorites.Starting Bid $5000
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NWA 12696—a piece of the Asteroid Vesta rendered into a sphere
3722. NWA 12696 Vesta Asteroid Sphere. Eucrite, Impact Melt Breccia The Sahara Desert, Algeria
Recovered in Algeria in 2017 by a group of seasoned meteorite hunters, the meteorite from which this sphere originated is a sample of lava launched off of the asteroid Vesta following a collision between Vesta with another asteroid. NASA’s Dawn space probe which orbited Vesta for more than a year sent back reams of scientific data which confirmed Vesta as the place of origin. This polished sphere features shock melt with a variety
of basaltic clasts that contain approximately 60% pyroxene and 35% plagioclase. There is also some terrestrial tinting, the result of the meteorite’s long residency in the Sahara. While a good deal of material is lost in the sphere fabrication process, the result is stunning: this diminutive globe of Vesta evokes a beautiful planet from parts unknown. 63 x 63 x 63 mm and 346 grams. Provenance: The Stifler Collection of Meteorites. Starting Bid $300
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Rare CR2 meteorite—complete slice of NWA 12698
3723. NWA 12698 CR2 Meteorite Slice.
CR2 Sahara Desert, Northwest Africa
This is a complete slice of a CR2 meteorite, an uncommon variety of carbonaceous chondrite. There is fusion crust around the rim and primarily type 1 chondrules (they formed earlier in solar system history) suspended throughout the matrix. Also seen are CAIs (Calcium Aluminum Inclusions), the first 144 |
material to condense out of the gaseous solar nebula from which our solar system originated, and it’s the oldest matter mankind can touch. This is a highly select example of an uncommon meteorite. 80 x 20 x 40 mm and 24.6 grams. Provenance: The Stifler Collection of Meteorites. Starting Bid $200
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Gorgeous lunar meteorite slice, likely originating from near the Apollo 16 landing site
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3724. NWA 5406 Lunar Meteorite Slice. Northwest Africa (NWA) 5406 lunar meteorite (feldspathic impact melt breccia)
slice, featuring a dark matrix peppered with clasts and inclusions (some quite large), and an abundance of melt veins. Laboratory prepared with polished faces on both sides, the excellent full slice weighs 8.656 grams and measures approximately 51 mm x 49 mm x 2 mm. Dr. Randy L. Korotev of Washington University in St. Louis notes that NWA 5406 ‘is compositionally similar to soil from the Apollo 16 site and may have originated from near the Apollo 16 site.’ It is one of the only lunar meteorites that can be associated with an Apollo mission in such a manner. Starting Bid $300
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From the Planet Mars—end piece of NWA 8656
3725. NWA 8656 Martian Meteorite End Piece.
SNC - Mars Rock (shergottite) North West Africa
This beautiful end piece was delivered to Earth as the result of an asteroid impact on Mars that ejected material off the Martian surface into an Earth-crossing orbit. NWA 8656’s possesses a resplendent desert varnish, (i.e., the glossy exterior surface acquired from exposure to the elements on the desert floor). Interestingly, this meteorite was discovered as a result of meteorite hunters in pursuit of a different meteorite 146 |
seen to fall in the summer of 2014. Cut interior surfaces are overall greenish-gray with clear, glassy maskelynite evident, and sporadically-distributed dark glass pockets and veinlets. Dr. Anthony Irving is the lead author of the scientific abstract on this meteorite published in the Meteoritical Bulletin. 52 x 41 x 20 mm and 56.1 grams. Provenance: The Stifler Collection of Meteorites. Starting Bid $500
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Partial slice of Tisserlitine 001— cut from second largest moon rock
3726. Tisserlitine 001 Lunar Meteorite Slice. Lunar meteorite (feldspathic breccia) Sahara Desert, Kidal, Mali
Lunar meteorites arrived on Earth as a result of having been ejected off the lunar surface by asteroid impacts—the craters of the Moon are the result of such impacts. Only about 750 kg of lunar meteorites are known to exist, making it among the rarest substances on our planet. Scientists are readily able to identify Moon rocks by analyzing a rock’s texture, mineralogy, chemistry and isotopes. Because of the many, many impacts that had occurred on the Moon, Moon rocks can have a lot of different looks and textures. Tisserlitine 001 is pretty unique look—not only because of what occurred on the Moon but what happened on Earth. There are minerals present which would require hot water—evidence of this meteorite having landed on a hot springs. Tisserlitine contains clasts of anorthite,
olivine, pigeonite, augite and orthopyroxene in a fine-grained matrix. The scientist who did the analysis, Dr. Anthony Irving, has an international reputation for classifying Martian and lunar meteorites. This partial slice was cut from what was the second largest piece of the Moon on Earth. 46 x 45 x 4 mm and 21.2 grams. A copy of the scientific analysis and classification of Tisserlitine 001 accompanies this sample. A 22.52g specimen of Tisserlitine sold for $7,500 at Christie’s on February 23, 2021. Provenance: The Stifler Collection of Meteorites.Starting Bid $300
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Section 1 The Parties1.1 RR Auction and Auction This Auction is presented by RR Auction, a d/b/a/ of R&R Auction Company of Massachusetts, LLC, as identified with the applicable licensing information on the title page of the Catalog or on the www.RRauction.com Internet site. The Auction is conducted under these Conditions of Sale. Announcements and corrections from the podium at live auctions and those made through the Conditions of Sale appearing on the Internet at RRauction.com supersede those in the printed Catalog. 1.2 Bidder Bidder shall mean the original Bidder on the property offered for sale by RR Auction and not any subsequent owner or other person who may acquire or have acquired an interest therein. If Bidder is an agent, the agency must be disclosed in writing to RR Auction prior to the time of sale, otherwise the benefits of the warranty shall be limited to the agent and not transferable to the undisclosed principal. The rights granted to Bidder under these Conditions of Sale are personal and may not be assigned or transferred to any other person or entity, whether by operation of law or otherwise without the express written assent of RR Auction. Bidder may not transfer, assign, or otherwise convey these Conditions of Sale or any of the rights herein, and such purported transfer, assignment, or conveyance shall be null and void. No third party may rely on any benefit or right conferred on any Bidder by these Conditions of Sale, and no third party is intended as a beneficiary of these Conditions of Sale. Bids will not be accepted from minor persons under eighteen (18) years of age without a parent or legal guardian’s written consent containing an acknowledgment of the Conditions of Sale herein and indicating their agreement to be bound thereby on behalf of the Bidder. All Bidders must meet RR Auction’s qualifications to bid. Any Bidder who is not a client in good standing of RR Auction may be disqualified at RR Auction’s sole option and will not be awarded lots. Such determination may be made by RR Auction in its sole and unlimited discretion, at any time prior to, during, or even after the close of the Auction. RR Auction reserves the right to exclude any person from the Auction. If an entity places a bid, then the person executing the bid on behalf of the entity agrees to personally guarantee payment for any successful bid and agrees to be bound by these Conditions of Sale in addition to company for whom the Bidder is acting By accepting the Conditions of Sale, Bidder personally and unconditionally guarantees payment. Section 2 Bidding Privileges 2.1 In order to place bids, Bidders who have not established an account with RR Auction must either furnish satisfactory credit information (including two collectibles-related business references) or supply additional information if requested, well in advance of the Auction. Bidders who are not members of RRAuction.com should pre-register before the close of the Auction to allow adequate time to contact references. Privileges will be granted at the sole discretion of RR Auction. Additionally, Bidders who have not previously established credit or who wish to bid in excess of their established credit history may be required to provide a cash deposit prior to RR Auction’s acceptance of a bid. Check writing privileges and immediate delivery of merchandise may also be determined by pre-approval of credit based on a combination of criteria: RRAuction.com history, related industry references, bank verification, a credit bureau report and/or a personal guarantee for a corporate or partnership entity in advance of the Auction venue. 2.2 Bidder providing any false or misleading information provided in connection with the registration shall be a material breach of the Conditions of Sale and in addition to any other remedies at law shall excuse RR Auction from performance under these Conditions of Sale, including the right to any refund.
2.2 Bidding privileges may be revoked without notice, for any reason, at the sole discretion of RR Auction . Section 3 Buyer’s Premium 3.1 The Bidder acknowledges and agrees that a 25% buyer’s premium will be added to the hammer price on all individual lots sold in timed and live Auctions. Buyer’s premium for our Sports Auctions is 20%. For payment other than by cash, delivery will not be made unless and until full payment has been received by RR Auction, i.e., check or wired funds have fully cleared. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, signed by RR Auction, payment in full is due within thirteen (13) calendar days of the Auction or within twelve (12) calendar days of the invoice date, whichever is earlier. Bidder’s failure to pay any payment in full when due required shall constitute a material breach, and in addition to other damages available under contract or law, at RR Auction’s election, RR Auction may cancel the sale and require full premium still be due along with interest at 1.5% per month from the date of breach, or at the maximum legally allowable rate. Section 4 Bidding 4.1 Each Bidder’s determination of its bid should be based upon its own examination of the item(s) and independent investigation, rather than the any reliance as to what is represented in the Catalog, online or elsewhere. Bidder affirms that it regards any statements made by RR Auction concerning the item as solely opinion and that Bidder is making its own inspection and independent evaluation of the goods, and is not relying upon any description or statements by RR Auction (including as to quality, authenticity, provenance, ownership, liens existing, on goods legality, or value) in making its determination to bid on or purchase an item. In any purchase or sale, the value of the item(s) is determined by the price. THE BIDDER HEREBY ASSUMES ALL RISKS CONCERNING ANY AND ALL PURCHASES TO THE FULLEST EXTENT UNDER APPLICABLE LAW. 4.2 RR AUCTION IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ERRORS IN BIDDING. A Bidder should make certain to bid on the correct lot and that the bid is the maximum (plus the Buyer’s Premium) that the Bidder is willing and able to pay. Since other Bidders (by mail, facsimile, online, and in person) will be present, and since a re-offering could damage the momentum of the sale, once the hammer has fallen and RR Auction has announced the winning Bidder, such Bidder is unconditionally bound to pay for the lot, even if the Bidder has made a mistake. 4.3 All prospective Bidders who examine lots in person prior to the sale shall personally assume all responsibility for any damage they cause in so doing. RR Auction shall have sole discretion in determining the value of the damage caused, which shall be promptly paid by the prospective Bidder. 4.4 Title to any lot remains with Consignor, any secured party of the Consignor, or assignee of Consignor, as the case may be, until the lot is paid for in full by Bidder and Bidder has fully satisfied any outstanding financial obligations to RR Auction (including as it concerns aby other lots). RR Auction reserves the right to require payment in full before delivering any lot to the successful Bidder. 4.5 It is the Bidder’s responsibility and obligation to have the lots fully insured while in their possession. Bidder assumes any and all risk of loss upon the earlier of shipment to Bidder or in Bidder’s possession. 4.6 Bidder grants to RR Auction or its assigns the right to offset any sums due, or found to be due by RR Auction, and to make such offset from any past, subsequent or future consignment, or items acquired by Bidder in possession or control of RR Auction or from any sums due to Bidder by RR Auction. Bidder further grants RR Auction a lien consisting of a senior security interest (or purchase money security interest to the extent applicable) in such sums or items to the fullest extent applicable, authorizes RR Auction to file documents concerning the interest, and Bidder agrees to execute any further documents as may be reasonably necessary to grant RR Auction such security interest. Bidder agrees that RR Auction and its assigns shall be a secured party with respect to items bought by Bidder and in the possession of RR Auction, to the extent of the maximum indebtedness, plus all accrued fees and expenses, until the indebtedness is paid. 4.7 By bidding in this sale, Bidder personally and unconditionally guarantees payment. The authorized representative of any corporate Bidder who is present at the sale shall provide RR Auction or its agent, prior to the commencement of the bidding (or at the time of registration), with a statement signed by a principal, director or officer that they he or she personally and unconditionally guarantees any payment due RR Auction. 4.8 RR Auction may at its sole and absolute discretion, make loans or advances to Consignors and/or prospective Bidders. Section 5 Bidding Options 5.1 Non-Internet bids (including but not limited to in-person, facsimile, phone and mail bids) are treated similarly to floor bids in that they must be on-increment. Any in-person, facsimile, phone, or mail bids that do not conform to a full increment will be rounded up or down to the nearest full increment and this revised amount will be considered Bidder’s high bid. 5.2 When identical bids are submitted, preference is given to the first received. To ensure the greatest accuracy, written bids should be entered on the standard printed bid sheet and be received at RR Auction’s place of business at least twenty-four (24) hours before the Auction start. RR 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. 5.3 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. 5.4 RR Auction reserves the right to accept or decline any bid. Bids must be for an entire lot and each lot constitutes a separate sale. All bids are per lot unless otherwise announced. Live auction lots will be sold in their numbered sequence unless RR Auction directs otherwise. It is unlawful and illegal for Bidders to collude, pool, or agree with another Bidder to pay less than the fair value for lot(s). For live auctions, RR Auction will have final discretion in the event that any dispute should arise between Bidders. RR Auction will determine the successful Bidder, cancel the sale, or re-offer and resell the lot or lots in dispute. RR Auction will have final discretion to resolve any disputes arising after the sale and in online auctions. If any dispute arises, RR Auction’s sale record is conclusive. Section 6 Payment 6.1 Subject to fulfillment of all of the Conditions of Sale set forth herein, upon the sooner of (1) the passing of title to the offered lot pursuant to these Conditions of Sale, or (2) possession of the offered lot by the Bidder, Bidder thereupon (a) assumes full risk and responsibility (including without limitation, liability for or damage to frames or glass covering prints, paintings, photos, or other works), and (b) will immediately pay the full purchase price or such part as RR Auction may require. In addition to other remedies available to RR Auction by law, RR Auction reserves the right to impose from the date of sale a late charge of 1.5% per month of the total purchase price if payment is not made in accordance with the conditions set forth herein. All property must be removed from RR Auction’s premises by the Bidder at his/her expense not later than sixty (60) business days following its sale and, if it is not so removed, RR Auction may send the purchased property to a public warehouse for the account, at the risk and expense of the Bidder. 6.2 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. 6.3 All sales for total invoices greater than $1,000 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. 6.4 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. 6.5 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. 6.7 If RR Auction refers any unpaid invoice to an attorney for collection, the Bidder agrees to pay and shall be liable for RR Auction’s attorney’s fees, court costs, and other collection costs incurred by RR Auction in addition to the invoice amount and interest the greater of 1.5% per month or at the maximum legally allowable rate from date of invoice to collection. 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. 6.8 RR Auction shall have a lien against the merchandise purchased by the Bidder (as well as to the extent it is a consignor any other monies owed or due to 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. 6.9 All checks, cashiers checks, bank checks, or money orders are payable to R&R Auction Company of Massachusetts, LLC. RR Auction clients with an invoice totaling $1,000 or under will have the option to pay by VISA, Mastercard, Discover or Paypal. All Paypal payments must be sent to FinanceDepartment@rrauction.com. Authorize.net, a third-party service provider contracted by RR Auction for processing on-line payments, charges a nonrefundable service fee of 3%, which will be added to your final invoice should you pay by credit/debit card. Section 7 Sales Tax RR Auction is a remote seller and we are now required to collect Sales/Use Tax from our bidders. The states that we have nexus in we will be required to collect and remit sales
tax on your behalf. Each state has different requirements to meet nexus. When RR Auction has achieved a certain monetary and/or invoice threshold in each state we will apply sales tax to your total invoice. Please go to our terms on our website to see the states that are affected. If we have not achieved nexus in a particular state it is still your responsibility to pay sales tax on your purchases. The sales tax rate is determined by the State, Country, and City where purchases are shipped to. If you decide to pick up your purchases at our New Hampshire location you will not be required to pay sales tax. The State of New Hampshire does not have a general sales and use tax. All purchases picked up at our Massachusetts location will be taxed at the current rate of 6.25%. Pennsylvania sales or use tax may be due in connection with the purchase and delivery of tangible personal property to Pennsylvania individuals and businesses. The purchaser is required to file a use tax return if tax is due in connection with the purchase and delivery in the Commonwealth. This notice is required pursuant to the provisions of the Tax Reform Code of 1971. 72 P.S. ¤ 7213.2. If you have a resale number please email Sue@RRAuction.com or fax to (603) 732-4288 a copy of your state resale certificate and you will be exempt from paying sales tax. Section 8 Delivery; Shipping; and Handling Charges Bidder is liable for shipping and handling and providing accurate information as to shipping or delivery locations and arranging for such. 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 thirdparty 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. Section 9 Title Title shall not pass to the successful Bidder until all invoices of Bidder (including those pertaining to the item(s) at issue) and amounts owed to RR Auction 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. Section 10 Rights Reserved RR Auction reserves the right, at any time before, during or after an auction has ended to: withdraw any lot before or at the time of the Auction, cancel any bid, 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, cancellation, or postponement under any circumstances. RR Auction reserves the right to refuse to accept bids from anyone at any time. Section 11 Conducting the Auction 11.1 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. 11.2 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 Auctions 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. 11.3 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. RR Auction may execute bids consecutively or otherwise up to one bid increment below the reserve. 11.4 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. 11.5 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) 7324280. 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). 11.6 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. 11.7 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. 11.8 Maximum Bids In 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, non-incremental bids on lots with prior maximum bids may result in these lots being sold for less than 10% above the under Bidder’s bid. 11.9 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. 11.10 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. 11.11 Bidding in 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. 11.12 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. 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.
During live internet or live auction, 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 or bids (successively or otherwise) 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. All auctions for lots are with reserve unless specifically stated otherwise. 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. 11.13 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 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. 11.14 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. Section 12 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 material breach or 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 Bidder’s property in RR Auction’s possession or to which title has not yet passed to 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. Section 13 Warranties 13.1 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, trademark, or other intellectual property (including exhibition or reproduction rights) related to the item, or whether the property is subject to any limitations or other rights. RR Auction does not make any representation or warranty as to title. 13.2 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. 13.3 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. 13.4 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 “AC”), to the exclusion of any other warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to those pursuant to the Uniform Commercial Code. The AC inures only to the original Bidder (as shown in RR Auction’s records). Bidder may not transfer, assign, or otherwise convey the AC and such purported transfer, assignment, or conveyance shall be null and void. Section 14 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. Section 15 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 Bidder and by an authorized officer of RR Auction 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. Section 16 Bidder’s Remedies 16.1 Except as stated expressly herein, Bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy related to or pertaining to items it bids upon, views, or purchases from RR Auction, and any claims by Bidder related to authenticity, ownership, condition, title or value, shall be against Consignor only. 16.2 This section sets forth the sole and exclusive remedies of Bidder as against RR Auction (inclusive of its affiliates, officers, managers, employees or agents), or in any way arising out of, related to, or in connection with these Conditions of Sale, , and is expressly in lieu of any other rights or remedies which might be available to Bidder by law. Time is of the essence with respect to these procedures. 16.3 Title to Items 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, satisfactory to 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 may 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 (if any made), RR Auction may disclose the identity of the Consignor to Bidder and may assign to Bidder all or some of RR Auction’s rights against the Consignor with respect to such lot or property. Upon such disclosure and/or assignment, all responsibility and liability of RR Auction, if any, with respect to said lot or item shall automatically terminate related to or arising from these Conditions of Sale or such transaction operating as a complete waiver and general release by Bidder as to RR Auction and its agents, contractors, and affiliates, as to any and all claims concerning or related to the item, if any . RR Auction shall be entitled to retain the premiums and other amounts paid to RR Auction by 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. 16.4 Authenticity Challenge Process (1) If Bidder wishes to dispute or challenge the Authenticity of the lot or item (including
asserting that it is incorrect), Bidder must adhere to the following procedure: Within 30 days of the Auction Date, Bidder must present written evidence to RR Auction, that the lot is not authentic as determined by a known expert in the field (and one recognized by RR Auction within its discretion) and send the physical item or lot at issue to RR Auction along with all evidence relied upon by Bidder for contesting the Authenticity. (“Authenticity Challenge Process”) “Authenticity” shall mean a gross discrepancy in the between the description, genuiness, or attribution of the item as represented by RR Auction in the Catalog or at the auction, and the item. If RR Auction concurs that the lot is not Authentic as was represented (it is sole discretion), Bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy as against RR Auction (inclusive of its affiliates, agents, employees, and contractors) shall be a refund of the purchase price of the subject item paid by Bidder, with no other costs, liabilities or amounts recoverable by Bidder. If RR Auction does not agree with the assertion by Bidder, then the Parties shall follow the dispute resolution procedures of these Conditions of Sale. Strict adherence to the Authenticity Challenge Process is a condition of standing for Bidder to initiate suit or claim. (2) So long as Bidder has complied with the Authenticity Challenge Process, any claim, suit or action, by Bidder concerning an AC or Certification of Authenticity, or related to the authenticity of the item must, without any exception, be brought within one (1) year of Auction Date and is subject to the other limitations and conditions stated in the Conditions of Sale. 16.5 Other Issues. Any dispute or claim by Bidder against RR Auction (or its affiliates, directors, employees, officers, agents, or contractors)) other than Authenticity, concerning any item or lot bid upon, or purchased, including value, title, condition, bidding process, or description must be asserted (if at all) in the following manner: (1) If the description of any lot in the Catalog is materially or grossly incorrect (e.g., gross cataloging error), or there is any other gross material issue pertaining to the item or lot, the item or lot may be returned 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 with explanation in writing.. If there is any discrepancy between the description in the Catalog and a certificate of auction, then the description in the certificate of auction (“Lot Challenge Process”). 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 within the period of time stated herein or not materially or grossly in deviation from the description. Such a refund is subject to RR Auction’s sole discretionary review, and any request for refund must be made concurrently with returning the physical item or lot to RR Auction. Any item not returned within said frame will constitute acceptance of the item and a waiver and release of any and all claims by Bidder pertaining to the item other than with respect to authenticity; and (2) Provided that the Bidder has engaged in the Lot Challenge Process, any claim concerning such must be brought no later than one (1) year of the Auction Date for the item or lot at issue and is subject to the other limitations and conditions stated in the Conditions of Sale. NO RETURN OR REFUND OF ANY AUCTION LOT WILL BE CONSIDERED OR PROVIDED EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THESE CONDITIONS OF SALE AND BIDDERS OR AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY LAW. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH SUCH SHALL BE A COMPLETE DEFENSE TO ANY CLAIMS BY BIDDER RELATED TO THE CONDITIONS OF SALE, ANY AUCTION OR BID. 16.6 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. For any and all claims by Bidder arising out of or related to this Agreement, Bidder’s viewing, bid, or purchase of items, or any agreement between the Parties, or otherwise, Bidder agrees that to the fullest extent such can be limited under the law, Bidder shall have no right to recover and hereby waives any and all rights to recover from against RR Auction or its affiliates, directors, employees, officers, agents, or contractors, consequential or indirect damages, lost profits damages, punitive, exemplary, statutory (or multiplier damages), physical or emotional distress damages, general or special damages of any kind (beyond amounts actually paid by Bidder for item(s) at issue), and in the event of recovery of any damages whatsoever, such shall be limited by the amounts actually paid by Bidder to RR Auction for the item(s) at issue in such claim, or if no money was paid to RR Auction by Bidder for items at issue, or there items are at issue, the amount of $150.00. Section 17 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. Section 18 Headings Headings are for convenience only and shall not be used to interpret the substantive sections to which they refer. Section 19 Entire Agreement
Except to the extent Bidder is also a consignor (in which case the terms of the consignment agreement shall also govern), these Conditions of Sale constitute the entire agreement between the Parties together with the terms and conditions contained in the auction 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 or arbitrator of competent jurisdiction, the remaining parts of the agreement and remainder of the sections or terms and provisions of the section and all sections shall continue in full force and effect without being impaired or invalidated in any way. Section 20 Governing Law and Enforcement 20.1 The Parties agree that all 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. 20.2 The Parties agree that these Conditions of Sale, any other related agreement(s), along with all claims between the Parties, including those arising out of or related to such are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without regard for its conflict of laws principles. The Parties agree that any dispute between the Parties, including but not limited to those 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 Boston, Massachusetts, unless the Consumer Arbitration Rules apply, in which case, such rules and venue will govern. 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 also recover all of its related fees and costs, whether before or after the formal institution of the Arbitration, including but not limited to its reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs, if RR Auction prevails, such recovery, in addition to all remedies available at agreement or law, shall include the Buyer’s Premium as defined in these Conditions of Sale. Federal arbitration law, including the Federal Arbitration Act apply to this agreement to arbitrate and its related provisions. The arbitration and all related proceedings shall be held strictly confidential and all documents and discovery shall be held confidential and not used, published or disclosed publically or to anyone outside the Parties or expert consultants or counsel who shall agree to hold such confidential. 20.3 The Parties consent to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as exclusive jurisdiction and venue for all claims between the Parties except as provided specifically herein and may seek confirmation of the decision in the Arbitration pursuant to the Federal Arbitration Act in any Court of competent jurisdiction, including the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts. To the extent such is necessary under the law, RR Auction may enforce the Arbitration award against Bidder and any related Party in any court of competent jurisdiction. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as RR Auction consenting to jurisdiction or venue in any location outside of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. THE PARTIES MAY NOT BRING CLAIMS AGAINST EACH OTHER AS A CLASS OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY CLAIMED CLASS, OR IN A REPRESENTATIVE ACTION UNLESS OTHERWISE AGREED. UNLESS OTHERWISE AGREED, THE CLAIMS AGAINST EACH OF THE OTHER CANNOT BE CONSOLIDATED OR JOINED WITH MORE THAN ONE ADDITIONAL PERSON OR ENTITIES’ CLAIMS. NO INJUNCTIVE OR DECLATORY RELIEF SOUGHT BY BIDDER IF ANY, CAN AFFECT OR BE ORDERED TO AFFECT ANY OTHER BIDDERS OR PERSONS. 20.4 Except as provided specifically in these Conditions of Sale in Bidder’s Remedies against RR Auction (along with its affiliates, directors, agents, officers, employees, and contractors) for any dispute, claim, cause of action related to or arising out of these Conditions of Sale or any other related agreement(s), brought by Bidder must be brought within the earlier of the Auction Date as it pertains to the item(s) at issue or no later than one (1) year of the acts, omissions or circumstances occurred giving rise to the alleged claim, without exception. This provision is intended as a full, complete and absolute bar to and release of any claims by Bidder initiated after one (1) year of such acts, omissions or circumstances. The Parties agree further that these waiver provisions are intended to be binding in the event of any dispute, specifically including but not limited to third party claims and cross-actions brought by Bidder. These provisions are consideration for the execution of these Conditions of Sale. 20.5 To the fullest extent under applicable law and except as specifically stated herein Bidder hereby holds harmless, releases and discharges RR Auction and its agents, officer’s directors, affiliates, successors, and assigns from any and all claims, liabilities, obligations, promises, agreements, damages, causes of action, suits, demands, losses, debts, and expenses of any nature whatsoever, known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected existing prior to these Conditions of Sale. Bidder agrees to the Conditions of Sale and upon each instance that Bidder participates in any auction, bids, or otherwise agrees to such terms and reaffirms this release as of the date of so participating or agreeing unless Bidder otherwise provides clear written notice to RR Auction prior to so bidding. 20.6 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 conclu-
sive evidence of the Parties agreement, and the Parties further agree that the court shall immediately dismiss any action filed in such jurisdiction. 20.7 Liquidated Damages for Specific Breaches In the event that Bidder provides false information in connection with registering for bidding, fails to correct or update information or breaches the Conditions of Sale by failing to pay the purchase price when due after becoming the winning bidder, as liquidated damages associated with such breaches, R&R may obtain from Bidder the greater of (1) 150% the reserve of the item (if any); (2) the amount bidder bid; or (3), the full amount that bidder would have otherwise paid. Bidder will also be liable for an additional 20% of such amount to account for additional administrative costs, shipping, additional advertising, and other damages and liabilities fees that are difficult to calculate on an item-by-item basis. 20.8 Indemnity. Bidder agrees to defend, indemnify, hold harmless RR Auction (along with its officers, directors, agents, contractors, and affiliates) from and against any and all claims, costs, fees, damages, and liabilities arising out of or related to these Conditions of Sale, view of items, or lots, bidding, or participation in any auction by RR Auction, and/ or or in any way connected to any item you viewed, bid upon or purchased through RR Auction. Section 21: State-by-State Law Issues This Auction is being conducted in and the sale shall take place in the State of Massachusetts. Notwithstanding, the foregoing, should these terms and conditions violate the law of any State should that state’s law be found to govern, or any provision herein determined to be invalid, the clause itself and the remainder of the Agreement shall be valid to the fullest extent allowed. Also, to the extent other states law apply to any transaction arising out of the Agreement (without admitting such), RR Auction states: For Residents of California: SALE OF AUTOGRAPHED COLLECTIBLES: AS REQUIRED BY LAW, A DEALER WHO SELLS TO A CONSUMER ANY COLLECTIBLE DESCRIBED AS BEING AUTOGRAPHED MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN EXPRESS WARRANTY AT THE TIME OF SALE. THIS DEALER MAY BE SURETY BONDED OR OTHERWISE INSURED TO ENSURE THE AUTHENTICITY OF ANY AUTOGRAPHED COLLECTIBLE SOLD BY THIS DEALER. A written express warranty is provided with each autographed collectible, as required by law. This dealer may be surety bonded or otherwise insured to ensure the authenticity of any autographed collectible sold by this dealer.
Section 22 Glossary of Condition terms Information provided to prospective Bidders with respect of any lot, including any pre-sale estimate, whether written or oral, and information in any catalogue, condition or other report, commentary or valuation, is not a representation of fact but rather a statement of opinion held by RR Auction. Use of the following terms constitutes an opinion as follows: VERY FINE describes an item believed to be 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 we believe to 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 we believe 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 which we believe to have 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 believed to be exceedingly rare or important. Bidder may call and request further details and information about RR Auction’s opinions concerning any item via phone or email which shall provided in RR Auction’s discretion. Certificate of Auction, Certificate of Authenticity and Goods Acquired: Bidder warrants that Bidder (and its agents, assigns, successors, and affiliates) shall not purposely deface, destroy, dismember, cut-up into parts the item or Lot purchased at auction from RR Auction and in the event such shall occur whether purposefully or accidently, Bidder (and its agents, assigns, successors, and affiliates) shall refrain from advertising, promoting, or marketing the item as having been purchased from RR Auction and shall in no event display, expressly claim, or imply that the item was certified or auctioned in such state by RR Auction. As liquidated damages for such breach, Bidder agrees to be liable to RR Auction for the greater of the amount of three (3) times the hammer price of the item along with all other fees and costs as otherwise provided in this Terms of Sale.
3009. Scott Carpenter Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3010. Scott Carpenter Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3011. Scott Carpenter Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3012. Scott Carpenter Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3013. Scott Carpenter and Cece Bibby Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3014. Scott Carpenter and Wally Schirra Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3015. Gordon Cooper Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3016. Gordon Cooper Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3017. Gordon Cooper Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3018. Gordon Cooper Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3019. Enos the Chimp Original 'Type 1' Photograph Starting Bid $200
3020. Friendship 7 Flown Heat Shield Display Starting Bid $200
3021. Friendship 7: Glenn and Carpenter Signed Photographs Starting Bid $200
3022. John Glenn Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3023. John Glenn Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3024. John Glenn Original 'Type 1' Photographs (2) Starting Bid $200
3025. Gus Grissom Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3026. Liberty Bell 7 Recovery Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3027. Mercury and Gemini Original 'Type 1' Photographs (3) Starting Bid $200
3028. Mercury Astronauts (3) Signed Book Starting Bid $200
3029. Mercury Astronauts (3) Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3030. Mercury Astronauts (4) Signed Photographs Starting Bid $200
3031. Mercury Astronauts (4) Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3032. Mercury Astronauts: Carpenter, Cooper, and Schirra Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3033. Mercury Astronauts: Carpenter, Cooper, and Schirra (3) Signed Books Starting Bid $200
3034. Project Mercury Flown Artifacts Cover Starting Bid $200
3035. Wally Schirra Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3036. Wally Schirra Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3037. Wally Schirra (2) Signed Photographs Starting Bid $200
3038. Wally Schirra (2) Signed Photographs Starting Bid $200
3039. Wally Schirra Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200
3040. Wally Schirra Signed Sketch Starting Bid $200
3041. Wally Schirra Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3042. Wally Schirra's 'Project Mercury' Coffee Mug Starting Bid $200
3043. Alan Shepard HandDrawn Technical Diagram Starting Bid $200
3044. Deke Slayton Signed Typescript Souvenir Starting Bid $200
3045. Deke Slayton Typed Letter Signed Starting Bid $200
3046. Deke Slayton HandDrawn Technical Diagram Starting Bid $200
3047. Deke Slayton HandDrawn Technical Diagram Starting Bid $200
3048. Topps Astronaut 1963 Trading Card Set with Card Signed by John Glenn Starting Bid $200
3049. Richard Underwood: Mercury-Atlas 5 Original Photograph Starting Bid $200
3051. Apollo Astronauts (5) Signed Book Starting Bid $200
3073. NASA Astronaut Group 4 Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3077. Michael Collins Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3078. Gemini 12 Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3079. Gemini 4: Jim McDivitt Signed Lithograph with Flown Mustard Seed Starting Bid $200
3080. Gemini 5 Signed Cover Starting Bid $200
3081. Gemini 5 Signed Press Kit Starting Bid $200
3082. Gemini 5 Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3083. Gemini 6 Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3084. Gemini 6 Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3085. Gemini 6 Signed Cover Starting Bid $200
3086. Gemini Astronauts Lot of (10) Signed Items Starting Bid $200
3087. International Mint Space Medal Sets Starting Bid $200
3088. Wally Schirra Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3089. Richard Underwood: Gemini 4 Original Photograph Starting Bid $200
3090. Richard Underwood: Gemini 4 Original Photograph Starting Bid $200
3091. Richard Underwood: Gemini 5 Original Photograph Starting Bid $200
3092. Richard Underwood: Gemini 7 Original Photograph Starting Bid $200
3093. Richard Underwood: Gemini 9 Original Photograph Starting Bid $200
3094. John Young Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3103. NASA Apollo Era 1966 SCAPE Suit Starting Bid $200
3105. Kennedy Space Center Telephone Starting Bid $100
3106. Apollo Program: Large Sheet of Kapton Foil Starting Bid $200
3107. Apollo Training: Docking System Manual Starting Bid $200
3108. America in Space: The First Decade Booklets Starting Bid $100
3109. Apollo Lunar Module Kapton Foil Starting Bid $200
3110. Apollo Program Technical Note Starting Bid $200
3111. Apollo Program Original 'Type 1' Photographs (3) Starting Bid $200
3112. Apollo Project Group of (4) Transparencies Starting Bid $200
3113. Apollo Training: Structures and Mechanical Systems Manual Starting Bid $200
3114. Apollo-era Lot of (18) Beta Patches Starting Bid $200
3115. Danbury Mint 'Men in Space Series' Silver Sterling Proof Set Starting Bid $200
3116. Grumman: Lunar Excursion Module (2) Decals Starting Bid $200
3117. Johnson Space Center Souvenir Plate Starting Bid $100
3118. NASA Vintage and Modern Photograph Collection (30) Starting Bid $200
3125. Apollo 7 Signed Cover Starting Bid $200
3126. Apollo 7 Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3127. Apollo 7: Schirra and Cunningham Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3128. Walt Cunningham Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3129. Walt Cunningham Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3130. Walt Cunningham Signed Oversized Photograph Starting Bid $200
3131. Walt Cunningham Signed Oversized Photograph Starting Bid $200
3132. Walt Cunningham Signed Apollo 7 Mission Operation Report Starting Bid $200
3133. Walt Cunningham Signed NASA Negative Envelope Starting Bid $200
3134. Walt Cunningham Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3135. Walt Cunningham Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3136. Walt Cunningham's Mercury-Atlas 9 Summary Report Starting Bid $200
3137. Walt Cunningham's Project Mercury 'Near Wake Reentry Phenomena' Manual Starting Bid $200
3138. Wally Schirra Signed Beta Cloth Starting Bid $200
3139. Richard Underwood: Apollo 7 Original Photograph Starting Bid $200
3141. Apollo 8 Signed Moon Map Starting Bid $200
3142. Apollo 8 Flown Heatshield and Checklist Segment Display Starting Bid $200
3143. Apollo 8 Flown Swatch of Expansion Joint Material Starting Bid $200
3144. Frank Borman Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3145. Frank Borman Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3146. Frank Borman Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3147. Frank Borman Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3148. Frank Borman Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3149. Richard Underwood: Apollo 8 Original Photograph Starting Bid $200
3153. Apollo Lunar Module AGC Guidance and Navigation Manual Starting Bid $200
3156. Apollo 9 Signed Oversized Photograph Starting Bid $200
3157. Apollo 9 Signed Cover Starting Bid $200
3164. Apollo 10 Operations Handbook 'Lunar Module 4' Handbook Starting Bid $200
3165. Gene Cernan Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3166. Gene Cernan's City of Chicago 'Apollo 10 Day' Proclamation Starting Bid $200
3167. Snoopy Astronaut Doll with Original Box Starting Bid $200
3168. Richard Underwood: Apollo 10 Original Photograph Starting Bid $200
3170. Buzz Aldrin (3) Signed 3193. Alan Bean's Apollo 11 3194. Charlie Duke and Fred Books MCC Viewing Room Badge Haise Signed Canvas Print Starting Bid $200 Starting Bid $200 Starting Bid $200
3195. Buzz Aldrin Signed Oversized Photo Montage Starting Bid $200
3196. Buzz Aldrin Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3197. Buzz Aldrin Signed Lunar Plaque Starting Bid $200
3198. Buzz Aldrin Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3199. Buzz Aldrin Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3200. Buzz Aldrin Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3201. Buzz Aldrin Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3202. Buzz Aldrin Signed Poster Starting Bid $200
3203. Buzz Aldrin Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3204. Buzz Aldrin Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3205. Buzz Aldrin Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3206. Buzz Aldrin Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3207. Buzz Aldrin Original 'Type 1' EVA Photograph Starting Bid $200
3208. Apollo 11 Original Photograph Starting Bid $200
3209. Apollo 11 Flown Kapton Foil Display Starting Bid $200
3210. Apollo 11 Mission Report Starting Bid $200
3211. Apollo 11 Kapton Foil [Attested to as Flown by Ken Havekotte] Starting Bid $200
3212. Apollo 11 Manned Flight Awareness Medallion with Presentation Holder Starting Bid $200
3213. Apollo 11 Original 'Type 1' CSM Columbia Photograph Starting Bid $200
3214. Apollo 11 Original 'Type 1' LM Eagle Photograph Starting Bid $200
3215. Apollo 11 Original 'Type 1' Earth Photograph Starting Bid $200
3216. Apollo 11 Original 'Type 1' Lunar Crater Photograph Starting Bid $200
3217. Apollo 11 Original 'Type 1' Photographs (2) Starting Bid $200
3218. Apollo Program News Reference Guide Starting Bid $200
3219. Neil Armstrong Signed Photograph Starting Bid $300
3220. Neil Armstrong Signature Starting Bid $200
3221. Neil Armstrong: Apollo 11 Original Associated Press Wire Photograph Starting Bid $200
3222. Neil Armstrong: Apollo 11 Original Associated Press Wire Photograph Starting Bid $200
3223. Neil Armstrong: Korean War Coupon Booklet Starting Bid $200
3224. Neil Armstrong: National Geographic Magazine Starting Bid $200
3225. Michael Collins Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3226. Michael Collins Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3227. Michael Collins Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3228. Michael Collins Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3229. Michael Collins Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3230. Michael Collins Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3231. Michael Collins Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3232. Michael Collins Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3233. Michael Collins Signed Typescript Copy Starting Bid $200
3234. Richard Underwood: Apollo 11 Original Photograph Starting Bid $200
3235. US Steps Into Space Flown Artifact Display Starting Bid $200
3240. Alan Bean Signed Book Starting Bid $200
3247. Apollo 12 Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3248. Apollo 12 CSM Operations Handbook Starting Bid $200
3249. Apollo 12 Original 'Type 1' Saturn V Photograph Starting Bid $200
3250. Apollo 12 Original 'Type 1' Earth and Moon Photograph Starting Bid $200
3251. Apollo 12 Original 'Type 1' Photograph Starting Bid $200
3252. Apollo 12 Original 'Type 1' Lunar Plaque Photograph Starting Bid $200
3253. Apollo 12 Flight Plan Signed by Alan Bean Starting Bid $200
3254. Apollo 12: Conrad and Gordon Signed Photographs Starting Bid $200
3255. Alan Bean Signed Oversized Photo Montage Starting Bid $200
3256. Alan Bean Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3257. Alan Bean Signed Print Starting Bid $200
3258. Alan Bean Signed Oversized Photograph Starting Bid $200
3259. Alan Bean Signed Promo Card Starting Bid $200
3260. Alan Bean Signed Book Starting Bid $200
3261. Alan Bean Original 'Type 1' Photograph Starting Bid $200
3262. Alan Bean Signed Poster Starting Bid $200
3263. Charles Conrad Signed Oversized Photograph Starting Bid $200
3264. Charles Conrad Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3265. Charles Conrad Original 'Type 1' EVA Photographs (2) Starting Bid $200
3266. Charles Conrad Original 'Type 1' Photograph Starting Bid $200
3276. Apollo 13 Guidance and Navigation Summary Manual Starting Bid $200
3277. Apollo 13 Mission Control/Movie Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3278. Apollo 13 Original 'Type 1' Moon Photograph Starting Bid $200
3279. Apollo 13 Original 'Type 1' Service Module Photograph Starting Bid $200
3280. Apollo 13 Original 'Type 1' Recovery Photograph Starting Bid $200
3281. Apollo 13 Original 'Type 1' Crew Photograph Starting Bid $200
3282. Apollo 13 Original 'Type 1' Improvised Apparatus Photograph Starting Bid $200
3283. Fred Haise Signed Panoramic Photograph Starting Bid $200
3284. Fred Haise Signed Oversized Photograph Starting Bid $200
3285. Fred Haise Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3286. Fred Haise Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3287. Fred Haise Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3288. Fred Haise Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3289. Fred Haise Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3290. Fred Haise Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3291. Fred Haise Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3292. Fred Haise Signed Apollo 13 Operations Handbook Change Notice Starting Bid $200
3293. Fred Haise Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3294. Fred Haise Signed Photo Print Starting Bid $200
3295. Fred Haise Signed Transgraphic Brochure Starting Bid $200
3296. Fred Haise Signed Beta Cloth Starting Bid $200
3297. Fred Haise Autograph Quotation Signed Starting Bid $200
3298. James Lovell Signed Oversized Photograph Starting Bid $200
3299. Ken Mattingly Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3304. Apollo 14 Original 'Type 1' EVA Photograph Starting Bid $200
3305. Edgar Mitchell Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3306. Edgar Mitchell Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3307. Edgar Mitchell Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3308. Edgar Mitchell Signed 3309. Edgar Mitchell Signed Photograph Photograph Starting Bid $200 Starting Bid $200
3310. Edgar Mitchell Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3311. Edgar Mitchell Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3312. Edgar Mitchell Signed 3313. Edgar Mitchell Signed Photograph Baseball Starting Bid $200 Starting Bid $200
3314. Edgar Mitchell Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3315. Edgar Mitchell Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3316. Edgar Mitchell Signed 3317. Edgar Mitchell Signed Photograph Photograph Starting Bid $200 Starting Bid $100
3318. Stuart Roosa Signature Starting Bid $200
3319. Alan Shepard Signature Starting Bid $200
3320. Alan Shepard Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3321. Alan Shepard and Edgar Mitchell Signed Display Starting Bid $200
3331. Al Worden's Air Force Footlocker Starting Bid $200
3332. Al Worden's Signed Senior Yearbook and Graduation Diploma from Jackson High School Starting Bid $200
3346. Al Worden's Alan Shepard Signed Book Starting Bid $200
3347. Al Worden's Andrew Chaikin Signed Book Starting Bid $200
3348. Al Worden's Apollo 12 Crew-Signed Book Starting Bid $200
3349. Al Worden's Apollo Space Suit Print Signed by Ron Woods Starting Bid $200
3350. Al Worden's Buzz Aldrin Signed Book Starting Bid $200
3351. Al Worden's Chuck Yeager Signed Book Starting Bid $200
3352. Al Worden's Dave Scott and Alexei Leonov Signed Book Starting Bid $200
3353. Al Worden's Gene Kranz Signed Book Starting Bid $200
3357. Al Worden's Lot of (3) Life Magazines Starting Bid $200
3361. Al Worden's Richard Nixon Signed Book Starting Bid $200
3354. Al Worden's Jim Irwin Signed Book Starting Bid $200
3355. Al Worden's Jules Verne Book Starting Bid $200
3358. Al Worden's Lot of (4) 3359. Al Worden's Apollo Jewelry Pieces Oversized Apollo Command Starting Bid $200 Module Panel Diagram Starting Bid $200
3362. Al Worden's Signed 'Hello Earth' Book Starting Bid $200
3363. Al Worden's Signed West Point Book Starting Bid $200
3383. Al Worden's Apollo 15 3384. Al Worden's Apollo 15 3385. Al Worden's Lot of (2) Crew-Signed Cover Cufflinks Oversized Moon Prints Starting Bid $200 Starting Bid $200 Starting Bid $200
3356. Al Worden's Lot of (2) Signed Photographs Starting Bid $200
3360. Al Worden's Rex Hall Signed Book Starting Bid $200
3364. Al Worden's Tom Wolfe Signed Book Starting Bid $200
3386. Al Worden's Lot of (6) Cards, Badges, and Passes Starting Bid $200
3387. Al Worden's NASA Apollo 15 Crew Selection Announcement Starting Bid $200
3388. Al Worden's Order of Leopold Medal and Apollo 15 Photograph Book from the 1971 International Astronautical Congress Starting Bid $200
3389. Al Worden's Oversized Command Module Photograph Signed by (85+) Apollo 15 CSM Engineers Starting Bid $200
3396. Al Worden's Apollo 15 Florida License Plate Starting Bid $200
3397. Al Worden's Apollo 15 Walking Stick Starting Bid $200
3398. Al Worden's Blue Origin Flown Pin, Vehicle Access Tower Artifact, and Badge Starting Bid $200
3399. Al Worden's Cufflinks from the Donald Trump White House Starting Bid $200
3400. Al Worden's Letter from Fred Rogers Starting Bid $200
3401. Al Worden's Lot of (3) Marine One Items Starting Bid $200
3402. Al Worden's Lot of (3) Photograph Albums Starting Bid $200
3403. Al Worden's Meritorious Service Award and Air Force Retirement Certificate Starting Bid $200
3404. Al Worden's Michigan Aviation Hall of Fame Medal Starting Bid $200
3405. Al Worden's Space Art Sculpture by Paul Van Hoeydonck Starting Bid $200
3406. Al Worden's USMA Bayonet Presentation Plaque Starting Bid $200
3418. Apollo 15 Flown OPS Beta Cloth Swatch Display Starting Bid $200
3419. Apollo 15 Flight Plan (Final Change A) Starting Bid $200
3420. Apollo 15 Lot of (3) Items Starting Bid $200
3421. Apollo 15 Cufflinks Starting Bid $200
3422. ILC Dover Lot of (5) Dave Scott A6L PGA Photographs Starting Bid $200
3423. Jim Irwin Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3424. Jim Irwin Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3425. Jim Irwin Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3426. Jim Irwin Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3427. Jim Irwin Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3428. Jim Irwin Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3429. Jim Irwin Signed Sketch Starting Bid $200
3430. Jim Irwin Lot of (4) Signed Items Starting Bid $200
3431. Jim Irwin and Al Worden Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3432. Dave Scott Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3433. Dave Scott and Alexei Leonov Signed Book Starting Bid $200
3434. Al Worden Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3435. Al Worden's Haley Astronautics Award Starting Bid $200
3437. Alan Bean's Apollo 16 Launch Viewing Badge Starting Bid $200
3443. Apollo 16 CSM Operations Handbook Starting Bid $200
3444. Apollo 16 Original 'Type 1' Photographs (3) Starting Bid $200
3445. Charlie Duke Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3446. Charlie Duke Signed Panoramic Photo Starting Bid $200
3447. Charlie Duke Signed Lunar Surface Collection Bag Starting Bid $200
3448. Charlie Duke Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3449. Charlie Duke Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3450. Charlie Duke Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3451. Charlie Duke Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3452. Charlie Duke Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3453. Charlie Duke Lot of (5) Signed Items Starting Bid $200
3454. John Young Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3471. Apollo 17 Panorama Negative of the Lunar Surface Starting Bid $200
3472. Apollo 17 Final Flight Plan Starting Bid $200
3473. Apollo 17 Flown Heat Shield Display Signed by Gene Cernan Starting Bid $200
3474. Apollo 17 Grumman Press Kit Starting Bid $200
3475. Apollo 17 Original 'Type 1' EVA Photographs (2) Starting Bid $200
3476. Gene Cernan Signed Oversized Photograph Starting Bid $200
3477. Gene Cernan Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3478. Gene Cernan Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3479. Gene Cernan Signed Baseball Starting Bid $200
3480. Gene Cernan Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3481. Gene Cernan Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3482. Gene Cernan Original 'Type 1' Photograph Starting Bid $200
3483. Ron Evans Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3484. Ron Evans Signed Beta Cloth Starting Bid $200
3485. Ron Evans Original 'Type 1' EVA Photograph Starting Bid $200
3486. Harrison Schmitt Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3487. Harrison Schmitt Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3488. Harrison Schmitt Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3489. Harrison Schmitt Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3490. Harrison Schmitt 3491. Harrison Schmitt 3492. Harrison Schmitt Original 'Type 1' Photograph Original 'Type 1' Photograph Original 'Type 1' Photograph Starting Bid $200 Starting Bid $200 Starting Bid $200
3493. Richard Underwood: Apollo 17 Original Photograph Starting Bid $200
3494. Richard Underwood: Apollo 17 Original Photograph Starting Bid $200
3499. Apollo Astronauts: McDivitt, Mitchell, and Worden Signed Books Starting Bid $200
3506. Topps Moon Shot! Single Signers (10) Complete Set Starting Bid $200
3507. Buzz Aldrin and Alan Bean Signed Apollo Lunar Module Transgraphic Brochure Starting Bid $200
3508. Bill Anders and Alexei Leonov Signed Photo Print Starting Bid $200
3509. Bill Anders, Alexei Leonov, and Paul Weitz Signed Photo Print Starting Bid $200
3510. Apollo Astronauts (5) Signed Book Starting Bid $200
3511. Apollo Astronauts (4) Signed Book Starting Bid $200
3512. Apollo Astronauts: Lovell, Haise, and Stafford (2) Signed Books Starting Bid $200
3513. Astronauts (9) Signed Program Starting Bid $200
3514. Charlie Duke, Walt Cunningham, and Gerry Griffin Signed Robbins Medallion Guide Starting Bid $200
3515. International Space Milestones: Lovell, McCandless, and Dzhanibekov Signed Spaceshots Print Starting Bid $200
3516. NASA Astronauts (10) 3520. Gene Kranz Signed Original 'Type 1' Mission Operations Emblem Photographs Starting Bid $200 Starting Bid $200
3523. Wernher von Braun (3) Photographs Starting Bid $100
3527. Mission Control: Kranz and Liebergot Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3531. James E. Webb (2) Signed Photographs Starting Bid $200
3524. Gene Kranz Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3521. NASA Badges Collection (19) Starting Bid $200
3522. Wernher von Braun Signed Cover Starting Bid $200
3525. Gene Kranz Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3526. George M. Low Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3528. Mission Control: 3529. Mission Control: Kranz and Liebergot Signed Lunney and Windler Signed Photograph Photographs Starting Bid $200 Starting Bid $200
3541. Jack Lousma Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3542. Skylab Flown Oxygen Supply Tank Fragment Starting Bid $200
3530. NASA Exceptional Public Service Medal Starting Bid $200
3543. Skylab 1972 'Systems Familiarization' Training Manual Starting Bid $200
3544. Skylab 'EREP Users Handbook' Manual Starting Bid $200
3545. Skylab 2 Signed Stamps Starting Bid $200
3546. Skylab 3 Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3547. Skylab 3 and 4 Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3548. Skylab 4 Signed Beta Cloth Starting Bid $200
3564. Expedition 60 Flown Signed Cover Starting Bid $200
3565. ISS: Lori Garver (2) Expedition Crew Presentations Starting Bid $200
3566. ISS/Shuttle Cheerios Space Food Starting Bid $200
3567. Soyuz TMA-11M Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3570. Alan Bean's ApolloSoyuz Health Stabilization Program Badge Starting Bid $200
3575. Apollo-Soyuz (16) Crew Member Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3576. Apollo-Soyuz (14) Crew Member Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3577. Apollo-Soyuz (3) Signed Stamps Starting Bid $200
3578. Apollo-Soyuz Signed 'Post Flight Tour' Certificate Starting Bid $200
3579. Apollo-Soyuz American Crew Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3580. Apollo-Soyuz Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3581. Apollo-Soyuz Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3582. Apollo-Soyuz Group of (3) Signed Covers Starting Bid $200
3583. Apollo-Soyuz: Stafford, Leonov, and Kubasov (3) Signed Publications Starting Bid $200
3584. Deke Slayton Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3585. Replica Orion Space Suit Starting Bid $100
3587. John Glenn (2) Signed Photographs Starting Bid $200
3588. John Glenn Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3589. Fred Haise Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3590. Fred Haise Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3591. Fred Haise Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3592. John Herrington Twice-Signed Native American Currency Set Starting Bid $200
3593. Bruce McCandless Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3596. Sally Ride Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3597. Sally Ride Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3594. Ernst Messerschmid's 3595. NASA Astronaut Collection of Space Shuttle Group 9 Signed Photograph Covers Starting Bid $200 Starting Bid $200
3598. Space Shuttle 1984 3599. SpaceShipOne: Binnie 'All Flights' Landing Manual and Melvill (3) Signed Starting Bid $200 Postcards Starting Bid $200
3603. STS-41-B Signed Flown Patch Display Starting Bid $200
3604. STS-51-L Vehicle Permit Starting Bid $200
3607. John Young Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3608. John Young Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3616. Space Shuttle Orbiter (5) Flown Payload Bay Liner Swatches Starting Bid $200
3617. Space Shuttle Orbiter Flown Fragment Display Starting Bid $200
3600. STS-1 Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3602. STS-135 Flown Cargo Bay ID Card Starting Bid $200
3605. STS-65 Flown Apollo 11 25th Anniversary Flag Starting Bid $200
3606. Charles Lacy Veach Vietnam Flight Suit Starting Bid $200
3614. Space Shuttle Air Duct 3615. Space Shuttle Flown Flexible Coupling Lot of (7) Wire Harness and Drink Bag Starting Bid $100 Segments Starting Bid $200
3618. Space Shuttle Space Suit Power Harness Assembly (Lower Arm) Starting Bid $100
3619. Space Shuttle Treadmill Belt Pads Starting Bid $100
3620. STS-6 Flown and Manufactured Polystyrene Spheres Starting Bid $200
3623. Cosmonaut Penguin Suit Stowage Bag Starting Bid $200
3625. Cosmonauts (13) Signed Book Starting Bid $200
3626. Yuri Gagarin Signed Cover Starting Bid $200
3627. Anna Timofeyevna Gagarina Signed Book Starting Bid $200
3628. Alexei Leonov and Vladimir Shatalov Signed Print Starting Bid $200
3629. Alexander Nekritov Group Lot of (6) Documents Starting Bid $200
3630. Russian Space Table Medals Starting Bid $200
3631. Soviet Space Program Lot of (10) Press Releases from 1960 and 1961 Starting Bid $200
3632. Soyuz-era Russian Space Food Starting Bid $100
3636. Luna 24 Flown Fragment Starting Bid $200
3646. Soviet Star City Centrifuge Starting Bid $200
3647. Sputnik Commemorative Statuette Starting Bid $200
3648. Charles Stark Draper Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3649. Valentin Glushko (2) Signed Photographs Starting Bid $200
3650. Leroy Grumman Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3651. Sergei Korolev Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200
3652. Peenemunde V-2 Worker Access Badge Starting Bid $200
3653. Peenemunde: Graphite Steering Vane for an A-5 Test Rocket Starting Bid $200
3656. Experimental Rocket Nozzle Starting Bid $200
3657. SpaceX Dragon CRS-3 Flown MLI Foil Employee Presentation Starting Bid $200
3658. SpaceX Flown COTS Demo Flight 2 Patch Starting Bid $200
3659. SpaceX Flown Thread Falcon Heavy Demo Patch Starting Bid $200
3660. SpaceX: Crew Dragon Pad Abort Test Patch Starting Bid $200
3661. SpaceX: CRS-8 Patch Starting Bid $200
3662. SpaceX: Falcon 9 Flight 20 Patch Starting Bid $200
3663. SpaceX: Falcon 9 Flight 26 Patch Starting Bid $200
3664. SpaceX: Iridium-1 Patch Starting Bid $200
3665. SpaceX: Jason-3 Patch Starting Bid $200
3666. SpaceX: JCSat-14 Patch Starting Bid $200
3667. SpaceX: SES-9 Patch Starting Bid $200
3668. SpaceX: Thaicom-8 Patch Starting Bid $200
3669. Yang Liwei Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3672. Cece Bibby Signed Print Starting Bid $200
3673. Rich Holmen Collection of (110+) Original McDonnell Douglas Engineering Cartoons Starting Bid $200
3674. Jeff Koterba Original Editorial Cartoon Starting Bid $100
3678. Charles Lindbergh Signature Starting Bid $200
3682. Alexander de Seversky Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3686. Chuck Yeager Signed 'Glamorous Glen III' Model Starting Bid $200
3687. Albatros D.Va Fabric Swatch Starting Bid $200
3688. B-24 Liberator Instrument Panel PDI Indicator Starting Bid $200
3689. B-24 Liberator Load Master's Slide Rule Starting Bid $200
3690. Curtiss NC-4 Fabric Swatch Starting Bid $200
3691. First Nonstop Transcontinental Flight: Flown Fabric Display Signed by John A. Macready Starting Bid $200
3692. Ed Heinemann and R. G. Smith (3) Signed Items Starting Bid $200
3693. Charles 'Speed' Holman (3) Signed Items Starting Bid $200
3694. Joe Kittinger Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3695. L’Aviation et les Aviateurs Booklet Starting Bid $100
3696. National Charity Air Pageant Program Starting Bid $100
3697. Henry H. Ogden (3) Signed Items Starting Bid $200
3698. Igor Sikorsky Signed Book Starting Bid $200
3699. Igor Sikorsky Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3700. Thomas Sopwith Typed Letter Signed Starting Bid $200
3701. Anthony Stadlman Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
3702. Wilbur Wright Photo Starting Bid $200
3703. Wilbur Wright Print (German) Starting Bid $100
3704. Wilbur Wright Print (French) Starting Bid $100
3705. Wright Brothers Aviation Illustrated Magazine (French, 1909) Starting Bid $100
3706. Wright Brothers Limited Edition Booklet (French, 1908) Starting Bid $100
3707. Wright Brothers Booklet (German, 1909) Starting Bid $100
3708. Wright Brothers Booklet (German, 1910) Starting Bid $100
3709. Wright Brothers Booklet (German, 1909) Starting Bid $100
3710. Wright Brothers Magazine (French, 1909) Starting Bid $100
3711. Wright Brothers Journal (French, 1910) Starting Bid $100
3712. Wright Brothers Vin Fiz Fabric Swatch Starting Bid $200
3713. WWII Astro-Compass Starting Bid $200
3714. WWII US Army Air Force A10-A Aircraft Sextant Starting Bid $200
3716. Chuck Yeager Signed Flown Cover Starting Bid $200
3717. Chuck Yeager Signed Typed Statement Starting Bid $200
3718. Ferdinand von Zeppelin Group of Medals and Badges Starting Bid $200
3715. WWII Variable-Density Gunner's Goggles Starting Bid $200
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The authorized representative of any corporate Bidder who is present at the sale shall provide RR Auction or its agent, prior to the commencement of the bidding (or at the time of registration), with a statement signed by a principal, director or officer that they he or she personally and unconditionally guarantees any payment due RR Auction. 4.8 RR Auction may at its sole and absolute discretion, make loans or advances to Consignors and/or prospective Bidders. Section 5 Bidding Options 5.1 Non-Internet bids (including but not limited to in-person, facsimile, phone and mail bids) are treated similarly to floor bids in that they must be on-increment. Any in-person, facsimile, phone, or mail bids that do not conform to a full increment will be rounded up or down to the nearest full increment and this revised amount will be considered Bidder’s high bid. 5.2 When identical bids are submitted, preference is given to the first received. To ensure the greatest accuracy, written bids should be entered on the standard printed bid sheet and be received at RR Auction’s place of business at least twenty-four (24) hours before the Auction start. RR 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. 5.3 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. 5.4 RR Auction reserves the right to accept or decline any bid. Bids must be for an entire lot and each lot constitutes a separate sale. All bids are per lot unless otherwise announced. Live auction lots will be sold in their numbered sequence unless RR Auction directs otherwise. It is unlawful and illegal for Bidders to collude, pool, or agree with another Bidder to pay less than the fair value for lot(s). For live auctions, RR Auction will have final discretion in the event that any dispute should arise between Bidders. RR Auction will determine the successful Bidder, cancel the sale, or re-offer and resell the lot or lots in dispute. RR Auction will have final discretion to resolve any disputes arising after the sale and in online auctions. If any dispute arises, RR Auction’s sale record is conclusive. Section 6 Payment 6.1 Subject to fulfillment of all of the Conditions of Sale set forth herein, upon the sooner of (1) the passing of title to the offered lot pursuant to these Conditions of Sale, or (2) possession of the offered lot by the Bidder, Bidder thereupon (a) assumes full risk and responsibility (including without limitation, liability for or damage to frames or glass covering prints, paintings, photos, or other works), and (b) will immediately pay the full purchase price or such part as RR Auction may require. In addition to other remedies available to RR Auction by law, RR Auction reserves the right to impose from the date of sale a late charge of 1.5% per month of the total purchase price if payment is not made in accordance with the conditions set forth herein. All property must be removed from RR Auction’s premises by the Bidder at his/her expense not later than sixty (60) business days following its sale and, if it is not so removed, RR Auction may send the purchased property to a public warehouse for the account, at the risk and expense of the Bidder. 6.2 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. 6.3 All sales for total invoices greater than $1,000 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. 6.4 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. 6.5 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. 6.7 If RR Auction refers any unpaid invoice to an attorney for collection, the Bidder agrees to pay and shall be liable for RR Auction’s attorney’s fees, court costs, and other collection costs incurred by RR Auction in addition to the invoice amount and interest the greater of 1.5% per month or at the maximum legally allowable rate from date of invoice to collection. 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. 6.8 RR Auction shall have a lien against the merchandise purchased by the Bidder (as well as to the extent it is a consignor any other monies owed or due to 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. 6.9 All checks, cashiers checks, bank checks, or money orders are payable to R&R Auction Company of Massachusetts, LLC. RR Auction clients with an invoice totaling $1,000 or under will have the option to pay by VISA, Mastercard, Discover or Paypal. All Paypal payments must be sent to FinanceDepartment@rrauction.com. Authorize.net, a third-party service provider contracted by RR Auction for processing on-line payments, charges a nonrefundable service fee of 3%, which will be added to your final invoice should you pay by credit/debit card. Section 7 Sales Tax RR Auction is a remote seller and we are now required to collect Sales/Use Tax from our bidders. The states that we have nexus in we will be required to collect and remit sales
tax on your behalf. Each state has different requirements to meet nexus. When RR Auction has achieved a certain monetary and/or invoice threshold in each state we will apply sales tax to your total invoice. Please go to our terms on our website to see the states that are affected. If we have not achieved nexus in a particular state it is still your responsibility to pay sales tax on your purchases. The sales tax rate is determined by the State, Country, and City where purchases are shipped to. If you decide to pick up your purchases at our New Hampshire location you will not be required to pay sales tax. The State of New Hampshire does not have a general sales and use tax. All purchases picked up at our Massachusetts location will be taxed at the current rate of 6.25%. Pennsylvania sales or use tax may be due in connection with the purchase and delivery of tangible personal property to Pennsylvania individuals and businesses. The purchaser is required to file a use tax return if tax is due in connection with the purchase and delivery in the Commonwealth. This notice is required pursuant to the provisions of the Tax Reform Code of 1971. 72 P.S. ¤ 7213.2. If you have a resale number please email Sue@RRAuction.com or fax to (603) 732-4288 a copy of your state resale certificate and you will be exempt from paying sales tax. Section 8 Delivery; Shipping; and Handling Charges Bidder is liable for shipping and handling and providing accurate information as to shipping or delivery locations and arranging for such. 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 thirdparty 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. Section 9 Title Title shall not pass to the successful Bidder until all invoices of Bidder (including those pertaining to the item(s) at issue) and amounts owed to RR Auction 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. Section 10 Rights Reserved RR Auction reserves the right, at any time before, during or after an auction has ended to: withdraw any lot before or at the time of the Auction, cancel any bid, 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, cancellation, or postponement under any circumstances. RR Auction reserves the right to refuse to accept bids from anyone at any time. Section 11 Conducting the Auction 11.1 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. 11.2 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 Auctions 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. 11.3 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. RR Auction may execute bids consecutively or otherwise up to one bid increment below the reserve. 11.4 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. 11.5 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) 7324280. 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). 11.6 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. 11.7 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. 11.8 Maximum Bids In 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, non-incremental bids on lots with prior maximum bids may result in these lots being sold for less than 10% above the under Bidder’s bid. 11.9 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. 11.10 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. 11.11 Bidding in 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. 11.12 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. 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.
During live internet or live auction, 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 or bids (successively or otherwise) 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. All auctions for lots are with reserve unless specifically stated otherwise. 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. 11.13 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 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. 11.14 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. Section 12 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 material breach or 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 Bidder’s property in RR Auction’s possession or to which title has not yet passed to 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. Section 13 Warranties 13.1 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, trademark, or other intellectual property (including exhibition or reproduction rights) related to the item, or whether the property is subject to any limitations or other rights. RR Auction does not make any representation or warranty as to title. 13.2 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. 13.3 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. 13.4 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 “AC”), to the exclusion of any other warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to those pursuant to the Uniform Commercial Code. The AC inures only to the original Bidder (as shown in RR Auction’s records). Bidder may not transfer, assign, or otherwise convey the AC and such purported transfer, assignment, or conveyance shall be null and void. Section 14 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. Section 15 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 Bidder and by an authorized officer of RR Auction 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. Section 16 Bidder’s Remedies 16.1 Except as stated expressly herein, Bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy related to or pertaining to items it bids upon, views, or purchases from RR Auction, and any claims by Bidder related to authenticity, ownership, condition, title or value, shall be against Consignor only. 16.2 This section sets forth the sole and exclusive remedies of Bidder as against RR Auction (inclusive of its affiliates, officers, managers, employees or agents), or in any way arising out of, related to, or in connection with these Conditions of Sale, , and is expressly in lieu of any other rights or remedies which might be available to Bidder by law. Time is of the essence with respect to these procedures. 16.3 Title to Items 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, satisfactory to 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 may 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 (if any made), RR Auction may disclose the identity of the Consignor to Bidder and may assign to Bidder all or some of RR Auction’s rights against the Consignor with respect to such lot or property. Upon such disclosure and/or assignment, all responsibility and liability of RR Auction, if any, with respect to said lot or item shall automatically terminate related to or arising from these Conditions of Sale or such transaction operating as a complete waiver and general release by Bidder as to RR Auction and its agents, contractors, and affiliates, as to any and all claims concerning or related to the item, if any . RR Auction shall be entitled to retain the premiums and other amounts paid to RR Auction by 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. 16.4 Authenticity Challenge Process (1) If Bidder wishes to dispute or challenge the Authenticity of the lot or item (including
asserting that it is incorrect), Bidder must adhere to the following procedure: Within 30 days of the Auction Date, Bidder must present written evidence to RR Auction, that the lot is not authentic as determined by a known expert in the field (and one recognized by RR Auction within its discretion) and send the physical item or lot at issue to RR Auction along with all evidence relied upon by Bidder for contesting the Authenticity. (“Authenticity Challenge Process”) “Authenticity” shall mean a gross discrepancy in the between the description, genuiness, or attribution of the item as represented by RR Auction in the Catalog or at the auction, and the item. If RR Auction concurs that the lot is not Authentic as was represented (it is sole discretion), Bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy as against RR Auction (inclusive of its affiliates, agents, employees, and contractors) shall be a refund of the purchase price of the subject item paid by Bidder, with no other costs, liabilities or amounts recoverable by Bidder. If RR Auction does not agree with the assertion by Bidder, then the Parties shall follow the dispute resolution procedures of these Conditions of Sale. Strict adherence to the Authenticity Challenge Process is a condition of standing for Bidder to initiate suit or claim. (2) So long as Bidder has complied with the Authenticity Challenge Process, any claim, suit or action, by Bidder concerning an AC or Certification of Authenticity, or related to the authenticity of the item must, without any exception, be brought within one (1) year of Auction Date and is subject to the other limitations and conditions stated in the Conditions of Sale. 16.5 Other Issues. Any dispute or claim by Bidder against RR Auction (or its affiliates, directors, employees, officers, agents, or contractors)) other than Authenticity, concerning any item or lot bid upon, or purchased, including value, title, condition, bidding process, or description must be asserted (if at all) in the following manner: (1) If the description of any lot in the Catalog is materially or grossly incorrect (e.g., gross cataloging error), or there is any other gross material issue pertaining to the item or lot, the item or lot may be returned 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 with explanation in writing.. If there is any discrepancy between the description in the Catalog and a certificate of auction, then the description in the certificate of auction (“Lot Challenge Process”). 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 within the period of time stated herein or not materially or grossly in deviation from the description. Such a refund is subject to RR Auction’s sole discretionary review, and any request for refund must be made concurrently with returning the physical item or lot to RR Auction. Any item not returned within said frame will constitute acceptance of the item and a waiver and release of any and all claims by Bidder pertaining to the item other than with respect to authenticity; and (2) Provided that the Bidder has engaged in the Lot Challenge Process, any claim concerning such must be brought no later than one (1) year of the Auction Date for the item or lot at issue and is subject to the other limitations and conditions stated in the Conditions of Sale. NO RETURN OR REFUND OF ANY AUCTION LOT WILL BE CONSIDERED OR PROVIDED EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THESE CONDITIONS OF SALE AND BIDDERS OR AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY LAW. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH SUCH SHALL BE A COMPLETE DEFENSE TO ANY CLAIMS BY BIDDER RELATED TO THE CONDITIONS OF SALE, ANY AUCTION OR BID. 16.6 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. For any and all claims by Bidder arising out of or related to this Agreement, Bidder’s viewing, bid, or purchase of items, or any agreement between the Parties, or otherwise, Bidder agrees that to the fullest extent such can be limited under the law, Bidder shall have no right to recover and hereby waives any and all rights to recover from against RR Auction or its affiliates, directors, employees, officers, agents, or contractors, consequential or indirect damages, lost profits damages, punitive, exemplary, statutory (or multiplier damages), physical or emotional distress damages, general or special damages of any kind (beyond amounts actually paid by Bidder for item(s) at issue), and in the event of recovery of any damages whatsoever, such shall be limited by the amounts actually paid by Bidder to RR Auction for the item(s) at issue in such claim, or if no money was paid to RR Auction by Bidder for items at issue, or there items are at issue, the amount of $150.00. Section 17 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. Section 18 Headings Headings are for convenience only and shall not be used to interpret the substantive sections to which they refer. Section 19 Entire Agreement
Except to the extent Bidder is also a consignor (in which case the terms of the consignment agreement shall also govern), these Conditions of Sale constitute the entire agreement between the Parties together with the terms and conditions contained in the auction 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 or arbitrator of competent jurisdiction, the remaining parts of the agreement and remainder of the sections or terms and provisions of the section and all sections shall continue in full force and effect without being impaired or invalidated in any way. Section 20 Governing Law and Enforcement 20.1 The Parties agree that all 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. 20.2 The Parties agree that these Conditions of Sale, any other related agreement(s), along with all claims between the Parties, including those arising out of or related to such are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without regard for its conflict of laws principles. The Parties agree that any dispute between the Parties, including but not limited to those 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 Boston, Massachusetts, unless the Consumer Arbitration Rules apply, in which case, such rules and venue will govern. 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 also recover all of its related fees and costs, whether before or after the formal institution of the Arbitration, including but not limited to its reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs, if RR Auction prevails, such recovery, in addition to all remedies available at agreement or law, shall include the Buyer’s Premium as defined in these Conditions of Sale. Federal arbitration law, including the Federal Arbitration Act apply to this agreement to arbitrate and its related provisions. The arbitration and all related proceedings shall be held strictly confidential and all documents and discovery shall be held confidential and not used, published or disclosed publically or to anyone outside the Parties or expert consultants or counsel who shall agree to hold such confidential. 20.3 The Parties consent to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as exclusive jurisdiction and venue for all claims between the Parties except as provided specifically herein and may seek confirmation of the decision in the Arbitration pursuant to the Federal Arbitration Act in any Court of competent jurisdiction, including the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts. To the extent such is necessary under the law, RR Auction may enforce the Arbitration award against Bidder and any related Party in any court of competent jurisdiction. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as RR Auction consenting to jurisdiction or venue in any location outside of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. THE PARTIES MAY NOT BRING CLAIMS AGAINST EACH OTHER AS A CLASS OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY CLAIMED CLASS, OR IN A REPRESENTATIVE ACTION UNLESS OTHERWISE AGREED. UNLESS OTHERWISE AGREED, THE CLAIMS AGAINST EACH OF THE OTHER CANNOT BE CONSOLIDATED OR JOINED WITH MORE THAN ONE ADDITIONAL PERSON OR ENTITIES’ CLAIMS. NO INJUNCTIVE OR DECLATORY RELIEF SOUGHT BY BIDDER IF ANY, CAN AFFECT OR BE ORDERED TO AFFECT ANY OTHER BIDDERS OR PERSONS. 20.4 Except as provided specifically in these Conditions of Sale in Bidder’s Remedies against RR Auction (along with its affiliates, directors, agents, officers, employees, and contractors) for any dispute, claim, cause of action related to or arising out of these Conditions of Sale or any other related agreement(s), brought by Bidder must be brought within the earlier of the Auction Date as it pertains to the item(s) at issue or no later than one (1) year of the acts, omissions or circumstances occurred giving rise to the alleged claim, without exception. This provision is intended as a full, complete and absolute bar to and release of any claims by Bidder initiated after one (1) year of such acts, omissions or circumstances. The Parties agree further that these waiver provisions are intended to be binding in the event of any dispute, specifically including but not limited to third party claims and cross-actions brought by Bidder. These provisions are consideration for the execution of these Conditions of Sale. 20.5 To the fullest extent under applicable law and except as specifically stated herein Bidder hereby holds harmless, releases and discharges RR Auction and its agents, officer’s directors, affiliates, successors, and assigns from any and all claims, liabilities, obligations, promises, agreements, damages, causes of action, suits, demands, losses, debts, and expenses of any nature whatsoever, known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected existing prior to these Conditions of Sale. Bidder agrees to the Conditions of Sale and upon each instance that Bidder participates in any auction, bids, or otherwise agrees to such terms and reaffirms this release as of the date of so participating or agreeing unless Bidder otherwise provides clear written notice to RR Auction prior to so bidding. 20.6 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 conclu-
sive evidence of the Parties agreement, and the Parties further agree that the court shall immediately dismiss any action filed in such jurisdiction. 20.7 Liquidated Damages for Specific Breaches In the event that Bidder provides false information in connection with registering for bidding, fails to correct or update information or breaches the Conditions of Sale by failing to pay the purchase price when due after becoming the winning bidder, as liquidated damages associated with such breaches, R&R may obtain from Bidder the greater of (1) 150% the reserve of the item (if any); (2) the amount bidder bid; or (3), the full amount that bidder would have otherwise paid. Bidder will also be liable for an additional 20% of such amount to account for additional administrative costs, shipping, additional advertising, and other damages and liabilities fees that are difficult to calculate on an item-by-item basis. 20.8 Indemnity. Bidder agrees to defend, indemnify, hold harmless RR Auction (along with its officers, directors, agents, contractors, and affiliates) from and against any and all claims, costs, fees, damages, and liabilities arising out of or related to these Conditions of Sale, view of items, or lots, bidding, or participation in any auction by RR Auction, and/ or or in any way connected to any item you viewed, bid upon or purchased through RR Auction. Section 21: State-by-State Law Issues This Auction is being conducted in and the sale shall take place in the State of Massachusetts. Notwithstanding, the foregoing, should these terms and conditions violate the law of any State should that state’s law be found to govern, or any provision herein determined to be invalid, the clause itself and the remainder of the Agreement shall be valid to the fullest extent allowed. Also, to the extent other states law apply to any transaction arising out of the Agreement (without admitting such), RR Auction states: For Residents of California: SALE OF AUTOGRAPHED COLLECTIBLES: AS REQUIRED BY LAW, A DEALER WHO SELLS TO A CONSUMER ANY COLLECTIBLE DESCRIBED AS BEING AUTOGRAPHED MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN EXPRESS WARRANTY AT THE TIME OF SALE. THIS DEALER MAY BE SURETY BONDED OR OTHERWISE INSURED TO ENSURE THE AUTHENTICITY OF ANY AUTOGRAPHED COLLECTIBLE SOLD BY THIS DEALER. A written express warranty is provided with each autographed collectible, as required by law. This dealer may be surety bonded or otherwise insured to ensure the authenticity of any autographed collectible sold by this dealer.
Section 22 Glossary of Condition terms Information provided to prospective Bidders with respect of any lot, including any pre-sale estimate, whether written or oral, and information in any catalogue, condition or other report, commentary or valuation, is not a representation of fact but rather a statement of opinion held by RR Auction. Use of the following terms constitutes an opinion as follows: VERY FINE describes an item believed to be 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 we believe to 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 we believe 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 which we believe to have 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 believed to be exceedingly rare or important. Bidder may call and request further details and information about RR Auction’s opinions concerning any item via phone or email which shall provided in RR Auction’s discretion. Certificate of Auction, Certificate of Authenticity and Goods Acquired: Bidder warrants that Bidder (and its agents, assigns, successors, and affiliates) shall not purposely deface, destroy, dismember, cut-up into parts the item or Lot purchased at auction from RR Auction and in the event such shall occur whether purposefully or accidently, Bidder (and its agents, assigns, successors, and affiliates) shall refrain from advertising, promoting, or marketing the item as having been purchased from RR Auction and shall in no event display, expressly claim, or imply that the item was certified or auctioned in such state by RR Auction. As liquidated damages for such breach, Bidder agrees to be liable to RR Auction for the greater of the amount of three (3) times the hammer price of the item along with all other fees and costs as otherwise provided in this Terms of Sale.
Since 1976
Let’s make history—together For over 40 years, relationships have been the backbone of RR Auction. We have made it a priority to keep our consignors informed and involved, encouraging them to share their voices, to instill their knowledge, and to forge a partnership based on our shared passion for history. With a mutual desire to achieve greatness, these relationships are at the heart of our success.
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