space & aviation autograph and artifact auction Catalog 376 September 15-22
LOT 342
LOT 323
LOT 309
LOT 359
LOT 481
LOT 375
LOT 549
LOT 511
LOT 617
LOT 648
Scarce and highly-collectible flight-flown Robbins Medals RR Auction’s Space and Aviation Artifacts auction features several rare and desirable Robbins Medals— many of which have accompanied astronauts on historic flights. Among the rarest and most coveted flightflown pieces is Buzz Aldrin’s medallion that flew with him on Apollo 11 as well as others he owned from Apollo 10, 12, 13, 14, 16, and 17. We also offer Wally Schirra’s Apollo 7 medallion, which he permanently affixed to a tie bar; flight-flown Robbins Medals from Apollo 8 and Apollo 9; and a 10-karat gold Space Shuttle Columbia STS-1 Robbins Medal also once owned by Aldrin. An outstanding, seldom-offered selection!
Auction begins September 15th Bidding begins as soon as the catalog is posted online (September 15). At 6pm on THURSDAY, September 22 the one hour extended bidding period begins followed immediately by the 30 Minute Rule. All times in RRAuction guidelines and instructions are stated according to the Eastern (U.S.) time zone.
Contents Aviation.....................................................................................7
Path to Space.........................................................................28 Cosmonauts...........................................................................30
X-Plane and “X-Plane” Program............................................ 37 Project Mercury..................................................................... 40 Project Gemini ...................................................................... 66 Project Apollo ....................................................................... 86
Apollo 11 ............................................................................. 118
Apollo 12 .............................................................................148
Apollo 13 .............................................................................154
Apollo 14 .............................................................................162
Apollo 15 ............................................................................ 170
Apollo 16 ............................................................................ 181
Apollo 17..............................................................................187
Apollo 1 .............................................................................. 102
Apollo-Soyuz....................................................................... 193
Apollo 8............................................................................... 108
Space Shuttle...................................................................... 203
Apollo 7............................................................................... 105
Apollo 9 .............................................................................. 112
Apollo 10 ............................................................................ 115
Skylab ................................................................................. 199 Challenger/Columbia............................................................216
Miscellaneous ..................................................................... 219
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Auction closes October 12, 2011 Consignor deadline August 19 Auction online September 24, 2011
Auction closes November 9, 2011 Consignor deadline September 23 Auction online October 22, 2011
Auction closes November 9, 2011 Consignor deadline August 5 Auction online November 10, 2011
Auction closes December 7, 2011 Consignor deadline October 21 Auction online November 19, 2011
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After 30 years in business, during which time well over 1,000,000 signed items have crossed their paths, no one has had more daily exposure to autographs than Bob Eaton and Bill White. To date, RR Auction has published more than 360 consecutive monthly catalogs. Several award-winning, in-depth published studies have earned Bill a reputation as a trusted authenticator. Bob, a PSA/DNA authenticator, is well established as one of the foremost authenticators in the autograph industry.
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are complimentary with every lot sold.
RR Auction is committed to offering authentic autographs. This commitment is the foundation on which RR has built its reputation as a responsible, respectable auctioneer. Backing our commitment to authenticity, we are proud to offer a 100% Lifetime Money Back Guarantee on every signed item we sell. The Certificate of Authenticity that accompanies every signed item is good for the life of the piece regardless of owner. While RR Auction is exclusively responsible for its guarantee, we are proud to work with a group of industry experts providing authentication services for autographed collectibles.
SCOTT CORNISH, SCOTT CORNISH AUTHENTICATION Scott has studied autographs for more than 30 years, and specializes in authenticating space autographs, collaborating with others to detect newer master forgeries. He co-authored the “Neil Armstrong Signature Study” in The Pen & Quill, which received the UACC’s H. Keith Thompson First Place Literary Award.
Letters of Authenticity are available on certain lots. Priced from $30 to $150*
KEN HAVEKOTTE Ken, a longtime space exploration enthusiast and promoter, is widely recognized in the field of aerospace collectibles and memorabilia. Noted as one of the world’s premier space collectors, he continues to work as a space collector-specialist company owner, appraiser, authenticator, consultant, vendor, and dealer with more than 40 years experience.
JOHN REZNIKOFF, UNIVERSITY ARCHIVES John is the founder of University Archives, a leading firm specializing in the appraisal and authentication of documents and manuscripts. He is affiliated with multiple professional organizations dedicated to the autograph industry, is a contributing editor for Autograph Collector magazine, and is a PSA/DNA authenticator.
PSA/DNA PSA/DNA is the world’s leading third party autograph authentication company. Using state of the art technology, PSA/DNA created a security system to prevent counterfeiting, forgery and piracy. As the most respected service in the industry, PSA/DNA’s years of expertise and knowledge have established an impeccable reputation for providing professional, unbiased, expert opinions.
Letters of Authenticity
are available on certain lots.Priced upon request*
Letters of Authenticity are available on certain lots. Priced from $25 to $200*
* For more information on Letters of Authenticity contact Tricia by phone at (603) 732-4280 ext. 114 or by email at Tricia@RRAuction.com
SCOTT CORNISH
AUTHENTICATION
Full LOAs from the leading space signature authenticator—at a discount RR Auction is offering full Letters of Authenticity from Scott Cornish, the nation’s leading space autograph authenticator. A 30-year hobby veteran, Scott focuses his talents solely on space, and has reviewed every space-themed signature in this Space catalog, coupled with our own assessment. Highly respected by his peers for his expertise in the hobby, Scott also helped write the highly regarded Neil Armstrong Signature Study for the UACC. Take advantage of this offer today and save 10 percent on each LOA, which are priced from $30 to $150. For more information contact Tricia Eaton by phone at (603) 732-4280 or by email at Tricia@rrauction.com.
aviation 1. Arctic Explorers. Collection of ten commemorative covers, each
with stamped or printed cachets, with some commemorating first flights, and four honoring visits or lectures by Admiral Byrd. Five are signed by Byrd’s pilot of the North Pole Bernt Balchen, with one more signed by Captain J. E. Bernies. The remainder are signed by city officials, including two from the then-Mayor of Orlando, the then-Mayor of Richmond, Virginia, and the assistant City Clerk of Allentown, Pennsylvania. In fine overall condition, with scattered mild toning and soiling. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
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2. Aviation. Original program, 9 x 12, 84 pages, for the National Charity Air pageant held on October 8–9, 1933, at Roosevelt Field, New York. Great program full of interesting articles on aircraft and flying techniques. A ticket stub to the event is paper clipped to the first page. In fine condition, with some light handling wear and a rusty paperclip mark. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100) 3. Hugh L. Dryden. DS, signed “Hugh L. Dryden,” one page, 8 x 10,
1932. As president of the Institute of the Aeronautical Sciences, Dryden authorizes a Certificate of Membership to Eastern Air Lines. In part: “This officers and council of the Institute certify that Eastern Air Lines, Inc. has been elected a corporate member of the institute founded in 1932 to advance the scientific knowledge and the prestige of the aeronautical profession.” Countersigned by the institution’s executive vice president and secretary. A gold foil seal is intact. In very good condition, with a heavy strip of adhesive and paper residue at the top of the page. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
4. Aviators. Four signed vintage glossy and postcard photos, 3.5 x 5.5 and 5.5 x 3.5, each signed in ink by the respective aviator pictured. Signers are: Claude Grahame–White (ins), J. R. Wedell (designer of the Wedell-Williams racing plane), Fred J. Wiseman, and Otto Hellig. In very good condition, with scattered silvering to several photos, irregular adhesion to Hellig’s signature, and several collector’s notations. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
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5. Jacqueline Cochran. Two items: TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, per-
sonal letterhead, July 6, 1968. Short letter to an admirer. In part: “Thank you for including me among your collection from famous people”; and a signed book: The Stars at Noon. First edition, first printing. NY: Little Brown and Company, 1954. Hardcover with dustjacket, 5.75 x 8.25, 274 pages. Signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint on a front blank, “For Miss Yale Walker, Jacqueline Cochran.” In fine condition, with toning to inside flaps of dustjacket, scattered creasing and small tears to dustjacket, and notation to inside front cover. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
6. James H. Doolittle. Two commemorative covers, both commemorating “First to fly ‘blind’ relying solely on instruments,” one with a stamped cachet honoring the first anniversary of Interstate Airlines (1929), the other with a stamped cachet honoring the dedication of the Goshen Municipal Airport (1929). Both signed in fountain pen, “J. H. Doolittle.” Scattered light toning and soiling, and collector’s stamps to reverse of both, as well as an affixed caption and fingerprint to one, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
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An extraordinary, one-of-a-kind aviation collection of over 1200 covers highlighted by members of the ‘Early Birds of Aviation’
7. Aviation Pioneers. Offered here is the unique and exceptional
John McHale Collection of Aviation Pioneers. Spanning from the 1920s to the 1940s, this enormous and colorful collection contains over 1200 commemorative covers, many of which are flight-flown, with most signed by a who’s who of early aviation, not only of flight firsts, but record holders, designers, the famed ‘Early Birds of Aviation,’ and covers celebrating various airport commemorations. (It should be noted that in many cases the same pioneer has signed multiple covers). Many of the covers also contain related letters or newspaper clippings about the particular event or achievement. Each cover has been meticulously preserved and notated by McHale in type, with the collector adding his stamp and thumbprint on the reverse of most of the covers, and highlighting the fronts of some of the covers with original and amusing ink sketches. Just a small sampling of “firsts” included in the cover collection include: the world’s first aviation pupil (Walter R. Brookins), the Wright brothers first passenger, first world’s record distance flight record holder, America’s first glider pilot, A. L. Laud, first woman to fly around the world, world’s first air mail pilot, first round trip across the Atlantic, first to fly ‘blind’ (on
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instruments only), first aviator to detect a crime from an airplane, first endurance record holder, first Canadian to fly, world’s first transatlantic passanger, first person to fly a plane by night, world’s first air mail pilot, the first Cuban to fly, America’s first woman transport pilot, first ‘loop the loop’ pilot, first Englishman to fly, first aerial chief of police, first to be awarded air mail pilots medal of honor, first to land a plane inside an active volcano, the world’s first airplane salesman, first airline hostess, first aerial physician, first woman to own and operate an airport, first world distance record holder, the mother of the first child born on an airplane, and others. Pioneers include: Roy Francis, C. deF. Chandler, Russell Holderman, W. R. Kimball, Tex LaFrance, Claude Grahame-White, Al Williams, Albert Morris, Roy, Knabenshue, Bud Morriss, Amy Mollison, A. J. Hartsman, Harry Crawford, Harry Atwood, George Beatty, Alys McKey Bryant, Harvey Crawford, Viola Genrty, Ernest Jones, John D. Cooper, R. S. Moore, Frank Courtney, Edna Christofferson, Cy Cadwell, A. L. Laud, Cyrus Farmer, Bobbie Trout, Otto Timm, Frank Coffyn, Roy C. Kirtland, Glenn L. Martin, John Frosh, and others.
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Inventors and Designers include: E. R. Armstrong (ocean airport), Floyd Smith (Floyd Smith safety chute), J. M. Russell (Russell Lobe parachute), Henry Walden (first monoplane), Fritz von Opel (rocket plane), Waldo Waterman (first tailless airplane), Carl Lidquist (Lindquist Air Ship Sea beacon), James Martin (Martin sea plane), Lloyd Stearman (Stearman plane), Harold Pitcairn (Autogyro), Tom Towle (Towle flying boat), J. R. Wedell (Wedell–Williams racing planes), and others. The Early Birds of Aviation wass an organization devoted to the history of early pilots. The organization was started in 1928 and ultimately accepted a membership of 598. Membership was limited to those who piloted a glider, gas balloon, or airplane, prior to December 17, 1916. The cutoff date was set at December 17 to correspond to the first flights of Wilbur and Orville Wright, and the year 1916 was chosen because large numbers of Americans were trained in 1917 as pilots for World War I. Much of the historic data on pioneer aviation would have been lost had it not been for this Society which had its origin at the Air Races in Chicago in 1928. They also resolved to exert all possible pressure for the return of the original Wright aiplane to the United States from England, where Orville Wright had allowed it to be shipped after a misunderstanding with the Smithsonian Institute about the wording on a plaque placed there in memory of Samuel Langley. The original organization dissolved once the last living member had died; this occurred with the death of 99-year-old Early Bird George Debaun Grundy, Jr. on May 19, 1998. Signers included here are: Harry N. Atwood, Edward Armstrong, Frederick Baldwin, Roy Francis, John Frost, Frank Goodale, Earl Ovington, Alys Bryant, Arthur Hartman, Charles deForest Chandler, Frank Coffyn, A. P. Warner, Charles Hathorn, William A. Denehie, Ralph Barnaby, Emil Laird, Horace B. Wild, John Cooper, Frank Courtney, Harvey Crawford, Wilbur Kimball, Albert Lambert, Glenn Martin, John McCurdy, Robert Moore, Fred Wiseman, P. G. B. Morris, Robert S. Moore, Marjorie Stinson, and others. Another portion of the collection includes covers issued in honor of various airport openings, with many signed by various politicians and postmasters of the city or state where the airport event occurred. The collection is also accompanied by a large assemblage of newspaper clippings, captions, and unsigned vintage photographs. Due to the vast nature of the collection, interested bidders are encouraged to make an appointment to view this archive in-person at our office. In very good overall condition. One cannot overstate the scope and size of this one-of-a-kind collection. Vast in both size and scarcity, appealing not only to aviation enthusiasts, but philatelic collectors as well. A grouping like this, unique in every sense, would certainly be impossible to put together today! RRAuction COA.‌(MB $500)
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Detailed 1863 Civil War archive relating to the invention of a “flying machine intended to be used for war purposes in the existing conflict” offered to Confederate President Jefferson Davis
8. Civil War Airplanes. Detailed archive consisting of a collection of letters, notes, and drawings relating to Dr. R. Finley Hunt’s invention of a flying machine which he offered to Confederate President Jefferson Davis in 1863 and 1864. Many notes and drawings are on blank pages and in blank portions of pages in a 286 page hardcover account which measures 8 x12.5. Some retained copies of letters written by Hunt and letters to Hunt are affixed to pages, with others being loose from the book. Also included are many original newspapers clippings, mostly from the 1890s, about flying machines, many about the Smithsonian’s Samuel P. Langley. Highlights of the collection include: – Dr. Hunt’s drawing in pencil of a pilot guiding his flying machine
– Retained signed copy of Dr. Hunt’s detailed letter to the Board, an Autograph Letter Signed “R. Finley Hunt,” seven pages on four lightly-lined sheets, 8 x 12.5. In small part: “I wish to lay before you as a Board to whom the subject has been referred by the President [Davis] a partial exposition of my plan of a simple arrangement of machinery for navigating the air for purposes of transportation and travel, but more particularly with a view to operations of war in the present crisis…” Hunt then explains in detail his invention. In part, “The main principle of philosophy which I call into action and apply in my invention in the ‘vis inertia’ of the atmosphere more commonly spoken of as the resistance which the air offers to bodies passing through it; the invention itself consists of the arrangement and operation of machinery and appliances, which, meeting the resistance of the air give us the means of ascension and propulsion as well as guidance…With plane surfaces passing through it at right angles with their planes, the rule as far as established by science is that when the velocity is doubled the resistance is quadrupled. To illustrate this principle of resistance I have arranged a lever which I will exhibit to you in which the fulcrum is at one end and the power is at the other…” – LS, signed “J.F. Gilmer,” one page, 7 x 9, Confederate States of America, War Department, Engineer Bureau stationery, Richmond, Va., July 21, 1863. To Dr. R. Finley Hunt, letter reads, in full: “Enclosed I send you the report upon your ‘steam flying machine’ of Charles G. Talcott Esq. Supt. R & D.R.R. [Richmond & Danville Rail Road] & Lt. Col. A.L. Rives Eng. Corps P.A.C.S. [Provisional Army of the Confederate States] the gentlemen selected to examine into the merits of your invention.”
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– LS signed “Chas G. Talcott Supt R & DRR” and “A.L. Rives, Lt. Col. Engrs. P.A.C.S.,” three pages on two 7.5 x 11.75 sheets, July 21, 1863. To Dr. Hunt, in part: “We have to acknowledge the receipt of your communication [see (2) above] in regard to a flying machine, particularly intended for defensive purposes & of which the lifting & motive power proposed is steam. We have carefully discussed the views set forth in your memoir and as we admit the general correctness, with some striking exceptions, of the principles laid down, but differ widely from you in estimates and results, we will confine ourselves in great measure to a discussion of the application of steam you propose. On page 5 of your memoir, occurs the 1st fallacy in reasoning, so obvious on reflection that no discussion is required. It is this - After assuming 110 lbs per square inch as the pressure required to develop the necessary power, & obtaining by calculation 5 55/100 inches as the proper stroke of your engine, you increase it to 11 1/10 inches, cutting off at half for the purpose of expansion, but by so doing you reduce the pressure on the piston to less than that constantly required, & to such a degree that at the extremity of the stroke it will amount to only one half of that required. On page 6 occurs the 2nd fallacy…” – Retained signed copy of Hunt’s letter to Col. Gilmer, one page, both sides, 8 x 12.5, July 28, 1863. To J.F. Gilmer, Col. Engr & Chf. Bureau. In part, “Pardon me for addressing you on the subject of my invention of a flying machine after the decidedly adverse report of the gentlemen composing the board selected to examine into its merits. But a desire that those gentlemen may not in future have injustice done to them will be my sufficient apology. In making that report they evidently misapprehended to a great extent my plans and views and this was partly my fault in not being more explicit and full in details and partly my misfortune in not being allowed (as I requested) to make verbal explanations of points that might seem doubtful or objectionable to the circumstance…” Dr. Hunt then explains some of the criticisms of Talcott and Rives report. – Retained signed copy of Hunt’s letter to President Jefferson Davis. ALS, signed “R. Finley Hunt,” one page, both sides, 7.75 x 12.5, January 25, 1864. Letter to “His Excellency Jefferson Davis, President, Confederate States of America.” Letter begins: “Mr. President. On the 27 day of April last I had the honor to lay before you the subject of my invention of a flying machine intended to be used for war purposes in the existing conflict. You very kindly heard me & referred me to your Aid Col (now Gen) [Robert E.] Lee, who after some delay, referred me to Col. Gilmer Chief of Engineers Bureau, who appointed a Board to whom he referred the subject. That Board condemned my plan without fully understanding my views, inasmuch as they based their report of July on a partial written exposition of my plan without receiving the verbal explanations that I desired to offer and which I had reserved from fear of making my memorial too voluminous. I then determined to work at my Profession [dentist] and make the little money required to test the practicability of my invention. I did so but then found that the Government had in its employment and beyond my reach all the available mechanical skill. I endeavored to obtain the services at my own cost of a competent man from various officers but thus far my efforts have been fruitless. I now make this last appeal to you Mr. President that a leave of absence for thirty days may be granted to Mr. N. Hays a machinist in the armory…” At the end of this retained copy, Dr. Hunt has penned a 19 line explanation of his efforts to obtain the services of M. Hays including applying to the Secretary of War and trying to speak personally to Col. Gorgas. In good overall condition, with toning, separations, expected age wear, loose pages, and detached covers. An amazing collection of information regarding manned flight almost 40 years before the Wright Brothers first flight. RRAuction COA.…(MB $1000)
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Flown-flag from Earhart’s historic flight and highly-desirable copy of her memoir, including signatures of eight other pioneering aviatrixes 9. Amelia Earhart and Pioneering Aviatrixes and Astronauts. Signed book: 20 Hrs. 40 Min: Our Flight in
Friendship. Limited ‘Author’s autograph edition’ of 150 copies (this copy No. 71). NY: G. P. Putnam’s Sons, 1928. Hardcover, 6.5 x 10, 374 pages. Signed in fountain pen on the limitation page “Amelia M. Earhart.” Also signed on the limitations page by by eight other female space and aviation pioneers: Valentina Tereshkova (first woman in space), Sally Ride, (first American woman in space), Jerrie Mock (first woman to fly solo around the world), Jeana Yeager, (pilot for world’s first non-stop, nonrefueled flight around the world), Kathy Sullivan, (first American woman to spacewalk), Anousheh Ansari, (world’s first female ‘spaceflight participant’), Emily Howell Norton, (first woman hired as a pilot by a major US airline), and Eileen Collins, (first female shuttle pilot and first female commander of a US spacecraft). The book retains its original 2.5 x 2 silk American flag, housed in a cellophane pocket on the inside front cover, described thus on the limitation page: “Each copy contains one of the small silk flags which Miss Earhart carried in the ‘Friendship’ from Boston to Wales.” The flight in question took place in June 1928. Earhart had earlier been contacted by publishing heir George P. Putnam when, induced by wealthy socialite sponsor Amy Guest, he sought a suitable candidate as the first female to make a transatlantic flight. Though Earhart made the historic journey only as a passenger and ‘log keeper’—she later described her role as ‘just baggage, like a sack of potatoes’—she indeed was the first woman to cross the Atlantic by air. Four years later she bested her own record by making the same flight as solo pilot—the first female to accomplish this feat. In very good condition, with scattered light toning and foxing to signed page, as well as other opening and closing pages, toning and damp staining to front pastedown, spine a bit loose, and light wear to covers, as well as fraying to spine. Copies of this volume, one of the most desirable and avidly sought examples of aviation literature, are quite elusive; those complete with the flag from Earhart’s history-making journey, are of the greatest scarcity, and enhanced with the signature of eight other pioneers, making this book a cornerstone of any advanced aviation collection. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)
10. Amelia Earhart. Commemorative cover with a stamped
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cachet honoring Earhart’s arrival at New York after becoming the first woman to cross the Atlantic alone, sponsored by Fordham Aero-philatelic Society, signed above the cachet in fountain pen, “Amelia Earhart.” Cover bears a June 20, 1932, City Hall Annex, N.Y., postmark. In fine condition, with uniform toning, and an address to right side. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
11. Amelia Earhart. Commemorative air mail cover with a stamped cachet honoring the first amphibian flight from Cleveland to Detroit over Lake Erie on May 14, 1929, and stamped below “Amelia Earhart, Special Pilot,” signed next to the cachet in fountain pen by Earhart. Scattered light toning and soiling, address label affixed to lower right, small informational caption affixed to reverse, as well as collector’s stamp, tape remnants and a thumb print, otherwise fine condition. A unique flight cover from the aviatrix, commemorating the only flight she flew as an official contract air mail route. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
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Demure portrait of the legendary pilot
12. Amelia Earhart. Sophisticated vintage glossy head-and-
shoulders photo, neatly trimmed to 6.5 x 8.5, signed in fountain pen, “Amelia Earhart.” Photo appears to be mounted onto a slightly larger sheet, and is matted and framed to an overall size of 16 x 18.25. In fine condition, with a few scattered light surface marks. A more formal-style portrait than usually seen. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
Earhart poses with the Lockheed Vega that made her a legend
13. Amelia Earhart. Outstanding vintage sepia glossy 8 x 10 photo of Earhart posing before her Lockheed Model 5B Vega, the plane in which she made her historic flight in 1932 as the first woman to cross the Atlantic solo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To the Boy of Collingdale, Amelia Earhart.” Archivally double matted and framed to an overall size of 14.25 x 16.25. A few surface marks, dings, and small creases (subtle, unobtrusive crease touching first name), small, faint marginal tape remnants to corners, and tiny dent to upper left edge, otherwise fine, clean condition. An exceptional image of Earhart with the aircraft that carried her into history. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
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14. Amelia Earhart. Original wing fabric watch, 2 x 2, excised from Amelia Earhart’s Lockheed Vega 5B. The red swatch is affixed to a 15 x 20 piece of textured cover stock paper with an 8 x 10 photo print of Earhart standing alongside the plane. Printed beneath the original fabric is a description of her flights and records set in this aircraft. The description reads in full: “This Lockheed Vega 5B was the aircraft used by Amelia Earhart when she became the first woman to make a nonstop solo flight across the Atlantic, May 20–21, 1932. Miss Earhart made the 3260 kilometer (2026 mile) flight from Harbor Grace, Newfoundland to Culmore, Londonderry, Northern Ireland in 14 hours 54 minutes. On August 24-25, 1932, in the same Vega, Miss Earhart flew from Los Angeles, California to Newark, New Jersey covering the 3940 kilometers (2448 miles) in 19 hours 5 minutes. This was the first solo nonstop transcontinental flight by a woman. The Lockheed Vega is now a part of the collection of the National Air and Space Museum.” Despite several fine cracks, superficial chipping, and peripheral toning, the fabric has retained its bright color and shape. Some original fabric from Earhart’s Lockheed Vega 5B was replaced and sold by the National Air and Space Museum when the aircraft was readied for display to the public. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
15. Amelia Earhart. Signed book: The Fun of It. First edition, first printing. NY: Brewer, Warren and Putnam, 1932. Hardcover, 5.25 x 8.25, 218 pages. Signed on the first free end page in fountain pen, “Amelia Earhart.” The book’s dustjacket is not present, but it retains its original mini-record of Earhart’s international broadcast in a sleeve affixed to the inside of the back cover. Mild block of toning to signed page over portion of signature, as well as toning to both pastedowns and last free end page, uniform mild toning to inside pages, and light wear to cover corners and head and tail of spine, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
Flight-flown postal cover from the billionaire’s historic 1938 round-the-world flight 16. Howard Hughes. Scarce and impressive flight-flown commemo-
rative airmail postal cover, 9.5 x 4, carried by Hughes on his triumphant 1938 around-the-world flight. The cover, issued in conjunction with the 1939 New York World’s Fair, bears several postage stamps, postmarks, and rubber stamps indicating the primary stops on the record-setting journey: Paris, Moscow, Omsk, Yakutsk, Fairbanks, Minneapolis, and the final destination, New York City. The front of the envelope has been nicely signed in fountain pen by Hughes and his co-pilot, Harry Connor. A bit of expected wrinkling and the postmark touching first name of Connor’s signature, otherwise very fine, fresh condition. In July 1938, Hughes set out from an airfield on Long Island, New York, in a specially designed Lockheed 14N ‘Super Electra’ aircraft to set a new around-the-world record of 3 days, 19 hours, and 8 minutes. After making stops in the aforementioned cities, he became not only a record-breaking pilot but a national hero. Aircraft (and later, entire airlines) would remain his primary obsession for the next several decades. An exceptional and highly desirable item from the colorful billionaire and aviation legend. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
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Lindbergh praises Billy Wilder after seeing himself portrayed on the big screen in “Spirit of St Louis” “Even though this was more or less the second time I had seen ‘The Spirit of St. Louis,’ I was still unable to look at it objectively. I find myself too close to the events, to the people, the plane, and the cockpit. At one moment I would be carried along by the story as though I were on the flight itself, thirty years ago; and at another, I would be jerked back into my theatre seat saying, almost out loud, ‘my God that isn’t Harold Bixby’” 17. Charles Lindbergh. TLS signed “Charles,” one page, 8.5 x 11,
April 9, 1957. Letter to Billy Wilder regarding Wilder’s film The Spirit of St. Louis. In full: “I have just received an invitation from Jack Warner to attend the Premiere of The Spirit of St. Louis at Hollywood, Thursday. I have had to wire back that I could not be on the West Coast at that time, and my greatest regret lies in losing the opportunity to see you and other friends who worked on the film so long, hard, and ably. When I returned from my trip abroad (Central America, Asia, and Europe--over the three Pan American divisions), I took my family to the Radio City Music Hall to see the picture. It was the first time I had seen it myself, after the final cutting and dubbing. We all think you have done a grand job. There has been a big improvement since I saw the film, in early February. Audience reaction was excellent as far as I could judge, and the theater was pretty well filled when we were there. I now know what you mean by being able to cut a film by audience reaction. I had never paid much attention to this before. Even though this was more or less the second time I had seen ‘The Spirit of St. Louis,’ I was still unable to look at it objectively. I find myself too close to the events, to the people, the plane, and the cockpit. At one moment I would be carried along by the story as though I were on the flight itself, thirty years ago; and at another, I would be jerked back into my theatre seat saying, almost out loud, ‘my God that isn’t Harold Bixby’ or, ‘It wasn’t a Harley Davidson motorcycle, it was an Excelsior.’ Of course I fully agree that to put a story on the stage actors can only approximate original characters, and that major changes must and should be made. All this is right and proper, and I feel you have handled the directing with great ability and skill--a very difficult task extremely well done. But let me tell you it is quite a sensation to see one’s life portrayed on the screen--enjoyable, startling, humorous, serious, fascinating, stirring mind and emotion in quite an extraordinary way. I was extremely interested to watch the interplay of fact and fiction--detailed accuracy juxtaposed with fictional abandon--and how accurate impression was obtained by the use of inaccurate events (the suspender salesman, the fly, the frying fish in San Diego). And I noted with admiration how the fictional events you brought into the story invariably obtained the audience reaction you were striving for. And the reviews--the enthusiasm of the mass publications; the tongue
clucking of the intellectuals--on the whole, I thought they were excellent. Almost all of our friends were enthusiastic about the film. Judged from the reaction I have seen, it should meet with great success. My thanks and best wishes accompany this letter. I wish I could accompany it to the coast, and be with you to express them.” Stapled in front of the first page is a carbon of a letter Wilder sent to Lindbergh on April 23, 1957. His letter reads, in full: “Thank you for your very generous letter. I am fully aware of the shortcomings of my effort. In all honesty, I don’t think that any picture maker, no matter how rich or talented, could have done justice to your superb account. As far as I’m concerned, the best that came out of it was getting to know you. I shall treasure this for the rest of my life.” Staple and punch holes to top edge, central horizontal and vertical fold, and scattered edge toning, otherwise fine condition. Wilder had adapted Lindbergh’s Pulitzer Prize-winning autobiography to create the screenplay for The Spirit of St. Louis, which tells the tale of the aviator’s historic transatlantic flight from its May 20, 1927, departure from Roosevelt Field to his landing at Le Bourget Field in Paris on May 21. Lindbergh expresses sincere regret here in being unable to attend the Hollywood debut, emphasizing “my greatest regret lies in losing the opportunity to see you and other friends who worked on the film so long, hard, and ably” to create what Lindbergh called “a grand job.” Even so, Lindbergh confesses to Wilder that after seeing the finished product, “I was still unable to look at it objectively. I find myself too close to the events, to the people, the plane, and the cockpit. At one moment I would be carried along by the story as though I were on the flight itself, thirty years ago; and at another, I would be jerked back into my theatre seat saying, almost out loud, ‘my God that isn’t Harold Bixby’ or, ‘It wasn’t a Harley Davidson motorcycle, it was an Excelsior.’” Though Wilder humbly maintains that, “I don’t think that any picture maker, no matter how rich or talented, could have done justice to your superb account,” he certainly did his best, going so far as to build three accurate replicas of the famed aircraft for production. A letter of outstanding content and excellent association! Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA..…(MB $300)
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18. Charles Lindbergh. Signed book: WE. First edition, first printing. NY: G.P. Putnam’s Sons, 1927. Hardcover, 5.75 x 8.25, 318 pages. Signed and inscribed in fountain pen below his frontispiece portrait, “To Mr. Ernest C. Quantrell, C. A. Lindergh, 10/30/31.” The book is also signed and inscribed in fountain pen on the reverse of the frontispiece, “To my friend, Ernest Quantrell—from Fitzhugh Green, New York, July 27, 1927,” the very day Putnam’s published the book. In fine condition, with some light creasing to the first several pages along the hinge, some light soiling to the spine, and Quantrell’s name written as owner on the page opposite Green’s signature. Green was Lindbergh’s collaborator on the book. Accompanied by a pre-publication flyer for the book. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
“I hope you will excuse my taking the liberty of making a few notations…dealing with my flight to Mexico in the Spirit of St. Louis” 20. Charles Lindbergh. ALS signed
19. Charles Lindbergh. Signed book: WE. Authors Autograph
limited edition of 1000 copies (this being No: 696). NY: G.P. Putnam’s Sons, 1927. Hardcover, 6.75 x 10, 308 pages. Nicely signed in fountain pen on the limitations page. Some mild toning and foxing to opening and closing pages, front hinge a bit weak, and scattered soiling and foxing to covers and spine, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
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“Charles A. Lindbergh,” one page, 5.25 x 7.25, personal letterhead, April 23, 1935. Letter to British author, Harold Nicolson, concerning some errors Nicolson made in a book describing Lindbergh’s trip to Mexico in the Spirit of St. Louis. In full: “I hope you will excuse my taking the liberty of making a few notations in the pages of your book dealing with my flight to Mexico in the Spirit of St. Louis. They are in regard only to facts of which I have personal and definite knowledge.” Double suede matted and framed with a photo of Lindbergh posing in front of the Spirit of St. Louis to an overall size of 18 x 14. In fine condition, with central horizontal and vertical fold, passing through a single letter of signature, and a bit of trivial toning. In 1927, Lindbergh was invited by Dwight Morrow, the new American Ambassador to Mexico, to do a goodwill tour. Morrow and Lindbergh liked each other from the start and became friends throughout the tour. On December 21st, 1927, Anne Morrow, Dwight’s daughter, arrived in Mexico to spend Christmas with her family. Anne was introduced to Charles at the US Embassy in Mexico City, and in a little more than a year, Anne and Charles Lindbergh would be engaged and soon after, married. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)
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Lindbergh bestows an original piece of ‘Spirit of St. Louis’ fabric upon a federal official—and includes a handwritten letter of provenance!
21. Charles Lindbergh. ALS signed “Charles A. Lindbergh,”
one page, 5.25 x 7.75, personal letterhead, December 25, 1928. Letter to Bill McCracken. In full: “I am enclosing a small piece of the original fabric from the Spirit of St. Louis. This was removed when the center wing gasoline tank was taken out preparatory to the flight to Mexico City.” Affixed to the bottom of the letter is a 2 x 1 silver fabric swatch of the fabric from the Spirit of St. Louis, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “Part of the original fabric from the Spirit of St. Louis. To Bill McCracken/ Sincerely, Charles A. Lindbergh Dec. 25, 1928.” Letter is affixed to a mount and matted with a portrait of Lindbergh in front of the Spirit of St. Louis to an overall size of 19.5 x 14. In fine condition, with uniform toning to letter, some light fading to portions of signature and inscription on fabric, and fabric lightly pulling away from letter at one edge. Lindbergh’s pioneering 1927 transatlantic flight aboard the Spirit of St. Louis made him a well-known figure throughout the world and a leader in aviation. And it was that man—a living national hero—who personally deemed McCracken a worthy recipient of a portion of one of the most important aircraft of all time. At the time Lindbergh presented this gift, McCracken was Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Civil Aeronautics under Secretary of Commerce (and President-elect) Herbert Hoover. McCracken was the first to hold this position and is credited with drafting much of civil aviation law. Interestingly, the aviator’s reference to preparations for a flight to Mexico City is likely the trip during which he first met Anne Morrow, later his wife. Pieces from the historic aircraft are prized possessions in their own right, more so with provenance from Lindbergh himself! Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $1000)
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22. Alys McKey. First female pilot to fly in Canada. Three items: vintage glossy 6.5 x 4.5 photo of McKey behind the controls of a plane, signed in black ink, “July 31—1913, Miss Alys McKey, E. B.”; a vintage glossy 7 x 7 photo, signed later in black felt tip, adding “First woman to fly a plane in Canada, Minoru Park, Vancouver BC, July 31, 1913”; and a two page TLS, dated March 23, 1936, to an admirer recounting her early flying experiences. In part: “Two years ago while working on the Von Fizz, I became acquainted with the fact that I am a distant relative of Cal Perry Rogers who was named for his, and my ancestor, the history making Commodore Perry…Before Lt. Garber got the Vin Fizz for the Smithsonian, he was grilled for hours by a strange woman…she told him that she was Cal Roger’s sister…she said she was ready to freely give the Vin Fizz to the museum where it is treasured.” In very good overall condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100) 23. Eddie Rickenbacker. Eight commemorative covers, all with
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stamped or type cachets, mostly regarding various first flights, with one bearing typed information regarding Rickenbacker’s awarding of the Congressional Medal of Honor, each signed in fountain pen, “Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker,” with two covers also signed by Canadian Ace William A. Bishop. In very good to fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
24. Earle Ovington. Former lab assistant to Thomas Edison (1879–
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1936) who, in 1911, made the first official airmail flight in the United States. Collection of 33 items consisting of 28 signed commemorative covers, with stamped cachets honoring various first flights or aviation anniversaries, each signed on the front in ink by Ovington; eight TLSs and ALSs, all one page, two ALSs on the correspondence side of photo postcards, with one postcard signed and inscribed on the reverse; and one vintage matte-finish 4 x 6 photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen. In very good overall condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
25. Franklin D. Roosevelt. Two items: Senate of the State of New York air mail mailing envelope, 6 x 3.5, postmarked January 1, 1931, signed along the top in fountain pen by Roosevelt, and also signed by the Mayor of Albany, and a state senator; and a TLS, trimmed to a size of 6.25 x 6.75, to the envelope’s recipient, reading, “I have been very glad to autograph the air mail envelope for you. I too am a collector.” In very good condition, with some scattered light toning and soiling to cover, and mailing folds, blocks of toning, and old tape to letter. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200) 26. Igor Sikorsky. Pioneer aviation engineer (1889–1972) who
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developed the first four-engine airplane and the first modern helicopter to be put into widespread use. Six commemorative covers, five with stamped cachets honoring the first Canadian Air Mail flight from Toronto to Buffalo in 1929, and one with a stamped cachet honoring the first air mail flight from Tulsa, Oklahoma on July 5, 1928, Air Mail CAM 3, each signed on the front in fountain pen, “I. Sikorsky.” In very good condition, with scattered toning and soiling, several typed addresses or labels to covers, as well as collector’s stamps to reverse of the covers. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
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27. Wiley Post.
Vintage glossy 8 x 5 unsigned photo of Post posing in front of the Winnie Mae after his flight around the world. Notation on the reverse reads, “Landing of Wiley Post on completion of first solo flight around the world landed at Floyd Bennett field 11:59 P.M., July 22, 1933. Best wishes, Fred Sanders.” Front and back of photo bear an Aero Philatelic Club of New York stamp. Several noticeable creases, scattered edge wear, and surface impressions from writing on reverse, otherwise very good condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
28. A. C. Read. DS, signed “A. C.
Read,” one page, 10 x 15, November 19, 1941. In part: “United States Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida. Know all men by these presents that Ensign Eugene C. Balland, Jr…has completed the prescribed course of training and having met successfully the requirements of the course has been designated a Naval Aviator.” Countersigned by W. G. Switzer, the US Navy’s Superintendent of Aviation Training and later commander of the aircraft carrier USS Wasp in World War II. An official blue seal is affixed. Scattered creasing and soiling, otherwise fine condition. Less than three weeks later, the United States would be attacked at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Accompanied by an original, unsigned illustrated sheet music for the ‘MC-4 March’ dedicated to Read. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
29. World in the Air. The World in the Air by Francis Trevelyan, second volume. NY: G.P. Putnam’s Sons, 1930. Hardcover, 8.5 x 11.5, 336 pages. Includes a unique history of early aviation. In very good condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100) 30. Celestino Usuelli. Ital-
ian aviation and dirigible pioneer (1877–1926) who was the first person to cross the Alps in an airship. Vintage 4.75 x 6.75 silver gelatin photo, affixed to a 6 x 8 mount, of Usuelli’s airship hovering over a crowd, signed in fountain pen, “Celestino Usuelli, 16 Agotto 1910,” with notations in another hand, in Italian, to top right. In very good condition, with scattered light soiling, silvering to darker areas of image, and an ink spot under signature. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
31. Wright Brothers. A 2 x 2 section of the wing fabric of the Wright EX biplane Vin Fiz, affixed to 14.25 x 19.5 linen-textured print featuring a 10 x 8 photograph of the plane in flight above the relic and a printed sprint description beneath. In 1911, Calbraith P. Rogers piloted the Vin Fiz in an attempt to win a $50,000 prize offered by William Randolph Hearst. Taking off from Long Island, Rogers landed in Pasadena 82 hours and two minutes later, flying at an average speed of 62 mph with 70 landings en route. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
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Desirably scarce Wright Aeronautical Corporation’s ‘1928 Flights’ complete print set signed by the history-making aviators including Orville Wright, Charles Lindbergh, and Louis Bleriot 32. Wright Brothers Aviation. Rare, un-numbered and signed collection of the Wright Aeronautical
Corporation’s 1928 Flights hand-colored lithograph set, depicting historic feats accomplished by pioneers of the air. The spectacular color lithos measure approximately 14.5 x 18, four of which are proof copies, featuring works by noted artist Frank Lemon, and each of the illustrations are signed in fountain pen by its famous aviator subject. Signers are: Orville Wright; Charles A. Lindbergh, Louis Bleriot, inscribed to Albert I. Lodwick; Richard E. Byrd, inscribed to H. S. Hartman (also signed by Harold Irving, Ashley McKinley and one other); Charles Kingsford-Smith, inscribed to Wright Aeronautical Corporation executive Albert I. Lodwick; A. C. Read; and John A. Macready and Oakley Kelly. Two of the prints are also signed by the artist, Frank Lemon. Each of the prints is individually framed, some are also double matted, to approximate sizes of 20.5 x 22 or slightly smaller, with four having been archivally framed. In fine condition, with expected mild toning. Accompanied by carbons of a lengthy two year collection of correspondence from Hartman to various people and organizations, attempting to assemble an autographed set of lithographs. These images were originally produced as corporate Christmas gifts—in an edition of 500 sets. However, those serially numbered sets were not autographed by the pilots whose flights are portrayed inside, making this un-numbered unusual. Lodwick, the recipient of one of the prints, was an executive of Wright Aeronautical Corporation, which gave him access to high-profile aviators and enabled him to get their signatures. A highly desirable collection representing those men who in some way made history in their flying machines. RRAuction COA.…(MB $500)
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Wright, Ford, and other First Flight participants honor Orville and Wilbur 33. Orville Wright and Henry Ford. Pro-
gram, 7.5 x 10.75, for “A Celebration in Honor of Wilbur and Orville Wright,” held at the Edison Institute in Dearborn, Michigan on April 16, 1938, the date of the opening of the Wrights’ restored house and bicycle shop and Wilbur’s birthday. Signed on the first inside page in black ink by Orville Wright. Henry Ford, Edsel Ford, Charles Kettering (inventor of the automotive self-starter and a friend of the Wrights), W. J. Tate (keeper of Currituck Sound Lights, who assisted the Wright brothers in many ways during the period of their earliest flights at Kitty Hawk from 1900 to 1903), Lori Wright (Orville and Wilbur’s brother), Igor Sikorsky (developed the first modern helicopter), James Doolittle, General B. D. Foulois, A. D. Etheridge and John T. Daniels (members of the Kill Devil Life-Saving Station who assisted the Wright brothers and witnessed the first flight, with Daniels taking the only photograph of the historic event), Albert F. Hegenberger (whose pioneering work in instrument flying and navigational systems led to modern aviation equipment, enabling planes to fly anywhere in almost all weather conditions), Hubert Wilkins (pioneer in the method of air exploration, he was the first to fly from North America to the European polar regions), and A. W. Stevens (credited with taking the first photograph showing earth’s curvature). Also signed on an inside page in black ink by Walter Brookins, the first civilian student of the Wright brothers. Accompanied by an original and unsigned vintage 10 x 8 matte-finish photo of Orville Wright, Henry and Edsel Ford, Charles Taylor, Foulois, Kettering and others taken at the dedication of the Wright home and workshop in Dearborn, Michigan on April 16, 1938, originally acquired from the Wright brothers’ secretary. Mounting remnants to back cover, light handling wear and a few stray ink marks and light soiling, otherwise fine condition. Certainly a historic and probably one-of-a-kind collection of signatures of pioneers of aviation, some directly associated with the first flight. RRAuction COA.…(MB $500)
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Original 2.5 x 2.5 swatch from the 1903 Kitty Hawk Flyer, limited edition number 4 of 25, affixed to a 16 x 20 certificate from the Wright family authenticating the fabric, which reads in part: “With sincere appreciation to General Dynamics Corporation whose generous support and dedicated efforts made possible the expansion of the world’s largest and oldest military aviation museum, the United Air Force Museum, Dayton, Ohio 1985.” Matted to an overall size of 21 x 25.5. In fine condition. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $300)
35. Orville Wright. Two Christmas cards, respectively measuring 5 x 4 and 6.25 x 5.5 closed with each signed in type by Wright. The first card features an embossed Christmas candle on front with text in silver: “The Seasons Greetings and Best Wishes for the New Year.” The second card is engraved on front over embossed silver holly: “Greetings for Christmas and the New Year.” In overall good condition with old tape remnants to both and mild creasing to the right side of the larger card. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
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A Who’s Who from Kitty Hawk to the moon including Orville Wright, Yeager, Glenn, Apollo 8 and 11 astronauts 36. Orville Wright and Space and Aviation Pioneers. City National Bank check, 8.75 x 3, filled
out in another hand and signed by Wright, payable to Orville Wright for $100.00, January 3, 1927. Check is also signed on the front and reverse by 45 other space and aviation pioneers, with almost all signing on the reverse. Signers are: Orville Wright (front and back), Chuck Yeager (first to break sound barrier), Bob Hoover (pilot for the chase plane for Yeager’s supersonic flight), Betty Skelton Frankman (first female aerobatics pilot in the US), Scott Crossfield (first to surpass Mach 2), William ‘Pete’ Knight (first human to travel at Mach 6), Joe Kittinger (first human to descend by parachute from the edge of space), John Glenn (first American to orbit earth), Pavel Popovich (first dual space flights), Bob White (first human to reach space in a winged rocketplane), Valentina Tereshkova (first woman in space), Jerrie Mock (first woman to fly solo around the world), Alexei Leonov (first space walker), Wally Schirra, Tom Stafford, Frank Borman, Jim Lovell (first rendezvous), Dave Scott (first docking), Frank Borman, Bill Anders (first to leave earth’s influence), Rusty Schweickart (first spacewalk with portable lifepack), Buzz Aldrin, Mike Collins (first moon landing), Paul Weitz (first Skylab), Bryan Allen (pilot of the first human powered flight), Paul MacCready (designer of the first human powered aircraft), Joe Engle, John Young and Bob Crippen (crew of the first space shuttle mission), Sally Ride (first American woman in space), Bruce McCandless (first human to perform an untethered free flight in space), Kathy Sullivan (first American woman to walk in space), Jake Garn (first politician to fly in space), Dick Rutan and Jeana Yeager (crew for the first non-stop flight around the world), Richard Branson (first person to cross the Atlantic by balloon), Bertrand Piccard (balloonist for the first non-stop balloon flight around the world), Dennis Tito (world’s first privately funded ‘space flight participant’), Steve Fossett (first to fly non-stop around the world), Burt Rutan (designers of the first privately funded journey into space), Mike Melvill and Brian Binnie (pilots for the first privately funded journey into space), Jennifer Trosper (mission manager for Spirit, directing the movements of the first rover to traverse Mars), and Anousheh Ansari (world’s first female privately funded ‘space flight participant). Four vertical folds, missing bottom left corner tip, cancellation stamp to front as well as cancellation holes to top portion, otherwise fine condition. An amazing collection which would be impossible to duplicate. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)
On the 40th anniversary of his first flight, Orville Wright sends a Christmas card to an Indiana minister 37. Orville Wright. Original mailing envelope, 5.75 x 4.5, addressed
by Orville Wright. In full: “Rev. H.R. Lookabill, Greentown, Indiana.” Lookabill has penciled “From Orville Wright 1943” at the left edge. The envelope is clearly postmarked in Dayton, Ohio, on December 17, 1943. Accompanied by the original Christmas card, 5 x 4.75, with Wright’s printed name. A block of light uniform toning to both the card and envelope with small pieces of old tape at the left and right margins of each item. Exactly 40 years earlier, on December 17, 1903, the world’s first power-driven heavier-than-air machine’s first free, controlled, and sustained flight was flown, with Orville as pilot, at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
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38. Orville Wright. Signed book: The Wright Brothers. First edition, later printing. NY: Harcourt, Brace and Company, 1943. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6 x 9, 340 pages. Signed and inscribed on the half-title page, “To Russell McFarland, with good wishes, Orville Wright, Feb. 29, 1944.” A uniform shade of toning to all pages, pencil notations and faint erased pencil remnants to first free end page, and small book shop label affixed to back pastedown, otherwise fine condition. Dustjacket shows scattered light wear and creasing, as well as clipped corners. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
39. Orville Wright. TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, March 24, 1928. Letter to Gordon Dorrance, president of Dorrance and Company. In full: “I have your letter of March 20th asking for a few words on Chamberlin’s ‘Record Flights.’ I would not want to make any comment without first reading the book, and I am so far behind in my reading now that I would not be able to read it for months to come.” In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
Wright reports on an upcoming “celebration on the anniversary of our first flight” 40. Orville Wright. TLS, one page, 7.25 x 5.5, personal letterhead, December 14, 1938. Wright responds to an invitation by Albert T. Bell of Atlantic City, New Jersey. In full: “I thank you for your letter of December 10th. The Dayton Chamber of Commerce has arranged a local celebration on the anniversary of our first flight which will keep me in Dayton on the seventeenth of December.” Block of uniform toning covering more than half the page affecting the first half of “Orville” and two office stampings, otherwise fine condition. Wright’s signature remains clear and dark. The “local celebration” refers to the 35th anniversary of the first flight at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, December 17, 1903. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)
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41. Orville Wright. First flight cover with a cachet honoring the United States Air Mail First Flight—Bethlehem, Pennsylvania—Route AM 1, signed on the front in fountain pen, “Orville Wright.” Cover is postmarked October 1, 1935, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and also signed in the upper left by the acting postmaster. In fine condition, with address to lower right, two fingerprints to reverse, and some scattered light soiling. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200) 42. Orville Wright. First flight cover with a cachet honoring the first
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official flight of Canadian air mail from Ottawa to St. John in 1929, signed in the upper left in fountain pen, “Orville Wright,” with a “Father of Flight,” stamp below Wright’s signature, and also signed in fountain pen by Canadian Prime Minister, William Lyon Mackenzie King. Scattered toning and soiling, typed address to lower right, and collector’s stamp and thumbprint to reverse, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
43. Orville Wright. Airport dedication cover with a cachet honoring the dedication of Nova Scotia’s airport on August 28, 1931, signed above the cachet in fountain pen, “Orville Wright” above a stamp which reads, “The first to fly,” and also signed by the mayor of Halifax, G. E. Ritchie, and the first pilot to land a plane at the airport. Uniform mild toning, cancellation and owner’s stamps to reverse, as well as a colorful Nova Scotia label, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
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one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, December 22, 1943. Letter to Reverend H. Randall Lookabill. In full: “I was pleased to receive your good letter of December 15th, and I thank you for the kindly sentiments expressed in it. I have always appreciated your interest in our work. I shall be happy to see you whenever you happen to be coming this way.” In very good condition, with uniform toning, small staple hole to top right, and rusty paperclip mark to top and bottom edge. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
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45. Orville Wright. Fabulous vintage 6 x 8.5 half-length photo of an artist’s portrait of a seated Wright with his hands in his lap, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Prof. Virgil Y. Russell, with my compliments, Orville Wright.” Photo is matted and framed to an overall size of 9.75 x 12. In fine condition, with a lightly trimmed bottom edge. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
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46. Orville Wright. Vintage 6.25 x 4.25 cardstock photo of the First Man Flight on December 17, 1903, at Kitty Hawk, signed in fountain pen. Double matted and framed to an overall size of 13 x 11. In very good condition, with scattered creasing, mainly to the edges and border, as well as a couple small edge tears. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)
47. Orville Wright. Pilot’s license, four pages, 3 x 4.25, May 27, 1926. Leatherbound pilot’s license, Certificate no. 6413, for Kenneth
W. Montee, signed “Orville Wright” as Chairman of the Federation Aeronautique Internationale, National Aeronautic Association of U.S.A. Wright’s signature is on the first page, and the photo and signature of Montee are alongside on page two. Pages three and four of the certificate contain a request, printed in various languages, for assistance to the holder of the certificate. In fine condition, with expected age and handling wear. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
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Wilbur Wright offers comprehensive advice on the B Flyer to future general ‘Hap’ Arnold: “It is very important that the motor should never be run without plenty of water in the radiator, and oil in the tank. If the motor overheats the cylinders warp a trifle” 48. Wilbur Wright. TLS, two pages, 8.5 x 11, The Wright Company letterhead, November 10, 1911. Letter to Lieutenant H. H. Arnold. In full: “Your letter of recent date seems to have disappeared and it is possible that it is lying at Kitty Hawk. I am answering the main points of the letter as I remember them. The screws on the ‘B’ machine should run inside a closed shed 425 turns per minute. With an old motor in good condition they have been run more than 440 turns per minute. If the result is below 410 the motor is palpably in need of attention. Each five turns per minute indicates a difference of one horse power, but as the screws may vary a trifle after they have been out a while, a variation of five is not abnormal. The motors gain in power as they become older if well cared for, the gain at the end of the year being about three horse power. It is very important that the motor should never be run without plenty of water in the radiator, and oil in the tank. If the motor overheats the cylinders warp a trifle and a month may elapse before the motor again comes up to the old mark. Mr. Coffyn at Detroit recently carried three men and a set of hydroplanes, a total load of more than 600 lbs. above weight of machine. If you will time the motor or screws indoors and give us the result of the test last preceding the time when the water begins to boil, we can tell you whether or not the motor is allright. Always stop as soon as the water begins to boil. It is best to repeat the test several times to make sure of the results. It is very important in a new motor that the spark should not be advanced more than three inches as measured on the fly wheel. On an old motor three and one half inches is all right. The propellers and chains have a large factor of safety and if the sudden jerks are avoided, will easily carry 25% more power than our present motors give. I do not remember any other points upon which you wished information,
but we are always pleased to have you ask for any needed information and to have you tell us from time to time what things about the machine you find unsatisfactory, or capable of being changed to afford better satisfaction.” Intersecting folds, two through single letters of signature, uniform toning to both pages, some light soiling to edges of first page, and a few creases and wrinkles, otherwise fine condition. In this remarkable correspondence, Wright provides detailed information on the Wright Model B Flyer, an early biplane designed by the Wright brothers in the United States in 1910. Wright carefully and explicitly explains his aircraft, including such minutia as “the screws on the ‘B’ machine should run inside a closed shed 425 turns per minute,” normal and abnormal behavior of the engine, weight limits, and the observation that “if the motor overheats the cylinders warp a trifle and a month may elapse before the motor again comes up to the old mark.” His words provide a remarkable explanation of early flight. The Wright B Flyer was eventually used to provide pilot training and reconnaissance for the US Army Signal Corps between 1911 and 1914. During this period, the Wright Company trained 115 pilots, several of whom went on to greater fame including the recipient of this letter, Henry ‘Hap’ Arnold, who at the time was assigned to a winter flying school in Augusta, Georgia. He would later write of his days as a young lieutenant and meeting Wilbur Wright. Focused on becoming an ordinance officer, Arnold was approached by a superior officer and asked if he was interested in training as a pilot. ‘In the third week of April 1911, I found myself on a train bound from New York to Dayton,’ Arnold wrote. His first flight on May 3, 1911, lasted seven minutes, with his instructor’s first remark on the flight described as ‘rough.’ A highly desirable artifact linking one of the Army’s greatest pilots and Wilbur Wright, who would die from typhoid fever six months later. Precertified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $1000)
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“It will free man from his remaining chains…It will open to him the gates of heaven” 49. Explorer I: James Van Allen. NASA data sheet entitled
Explorer-I and Jupiter-C, 6.25 x 9, one page both sides, signed in black felt tip by James Van Allen (signed “J. A. Van Allen”). In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
51. Wernher von Braun. TQS on an off-white 5 x 3 lined card, from an interview in Time magazine in 1958, signed at the conclusion in black felt tip, “Wernher von Braun.” Quote reads, in full: “It will free man from his remaining chains, the chains of gravity which still tie him to this planet. It will open to him the gates of heaven.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
Russian rocketry pioneer writes on “earth and sun gravitation” and “access to all planets and alien suns of the Milky Way” 50. Konstantin Tsiolkovsky. Unsigned partial manuscript in Tsiolkovsky’s hand, written in pencil (in Russian) on the reverse of an untranslated 8.25 x 11.5 typed sheet, no date, but postmarked February 18, 1933. In part (translated): “23…. Earth and Sun gravitation and provide access to all planets and alien suns of the Milky Way. It is known that a city tram is not moved by the energy accumulated in it, but, rather, by that which is coming to it from a stationary power station (1). As with smoke, an artillery shell flies and rises high using energy that has not been accumulated in the shell proper. In a word, we are talking about a way of throwing an interstellar cabin. Electromagnetic and gas cannons may be applied here, but placed horizontally or with a slight tilt in the direction of the mountains (2). (1) by wire. (2) on the hardest surface of the Earth or on a road paved on it….” On the top third of the sheet, over his pencil writing, Tsiolkovsky has addressed the manuscript in ink to Lugansky Engineer Aleksey Yakovlevich Lugansky, 43 Sivtsev Vrazhek, Apt. 13 Moscow, 2. In good condition, with scattered soiling, tears and small holes, edge wear with small chips, part of the text obscured by address as noted above, and much of the pencil writing on the light side but generally legible. Interesting scientific content! Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
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Tsiolkovsky discusses his “Paper...on stratospheric research” 52. Konstantin Tsiolkovsky. Russian physicist (1857– 1935) who pioneered the study of rocketry and cosmonautics and whose discoveries were of crucial importance in the development of manned space travel. ALS in Russian, signed “Tsiolkovsky,” one page both sides, 7 x 10.75, February 17, 1935. Letter to Victor Aleksandrovich Sytin. In part (translated): “Thank you for your sympathy! The three little ones… went down with scarlet fever. One (like an angel) had died… my mood (except for the logic) is terrible…Until we can have a discussion in person, let’s leave everything without any changes, adding just a list of works. Quite a few of them have accumulated now, and it is necessary to put together a special list. Of course, the article Light and Shadows cannot be printed (as well as the one that has not been finished: The Shadows)… I expect questions, but cannot answer all of them. Won’t you please find… someone to comment on the attached typescript? Has the first volume of my selected works come out (in an integral form) yet?… Paper of the Conference on Stratosphere Research is being printed now. (70 printer’s sheets.) It contains one of my works on stratosphere. Will those papers be sent out to the participants and authors?” Central horizontal and vertical fold, uniform toning, and all writing a shade or two light, but completely legible, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
53. Wernher von Braun. Color
14 x 9.5 photo of von Braun, Dale Meyers, and a couple at a cocktail party affixed to a 19.5 x 15.5 mount, signed and inscribed in black felt tip on the mount, “To Dale and Martha Ann Grubb, with fondest regards—Wernher von Braun,” and “Best wishes to both of you! Dale Meyers.” Framed to an overall size of 21.75 x 17.5. Some fading and irregular adhesion to both signatures and inscriptions, but still completely legible, otherwise fine condition. Meyers was president and chief operating officer of Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. and a NASA associate administrator with responsibility for the Apollo, Skylab, and Shuttle programs. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
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54. Cosmonauts. Commemorative cover, 8.75 x 5.75, with a cachet honoring Soviet space program, signed in ink by the first 10 Soviet cosmonauts. Signers are: Yuri Gagarin, Gherman Titov, Andriyan Nikolayev, Pavel Popovich, Valeriy Bykovsky, Valentina Tereshkova, Vladimir Komarov, Pavel Belyayev, Georgiy Beregovoy, and Vladimir Shatalov. In fine condition, with a couple tiny creases and a light shade of uniform toning. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200) 55. Cosmonauts. Signed book: Star City, 1977. Hardcover, 8.25 x
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10.5, 182 pages. Signed in ink on the inside front cover and first free end page by 30 cosmonauts. Signers are: Kizim, Popov, Gurragcha, Prunariu, Savinykh, Lebedev (2), Popovich, Farkash, Tamayo-Mendez, Pham Tuan, Hrunov, Makarov, Filipchenko, Romanenko, Rozhdestvensky, Rumin, Glaskov, Lyakhov, Gubarev, Dzhanibekov, Remek, Boynov, Lazarev, Bykovsky, Gorbatko, Denim, Artyukhin, Kovalenko, Aksenov, and Klimuk. The book, written in Russian, details Star City, a small city near Moscow where the cosmonauts live and train before their flights. In fine condition, with the spine slightly loose. Accompanied by a small poster with the signature examples of the cosmonauts until 1977. Precertified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
56. Cosmonauts. Two items: color glossy 4.75 x 7 photo of AlexeiLeonov in his spacesuit signed and inscribed in black ink; and a color glossy 9.5 x 6 group photo of 11 Soviet cosmonauts signed in black ink by Leonov and Pavel Belyayev, with an inscription in an unknown hand. In fine condition, with scattered creasing. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
57. Cosmonauts. Five items: ink and felt tip signatures of Gherman Titov, Andriyan Nikolayev, and Vladimir Titov on individual off-white cards; a 4 x 5.75 postcard photo of Andriyan Nikolayev, signed in blue ink; and an 8 x 10 cardstock photo of Valery Bykovsky in his spacesuit and helmet, signed in black ballpoint. In fine overall condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
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58. Cosmonauts. Signed booklet, Soviet Space Research, Novosti Press Agency Publishing House, Moscow, 1975. Softcover, 4.25 x 6.5, 64 pages. Signed in felt tip or ballpoint in Russian “V. Kubasov” and “A. Leonov” on the inside front cover, “B. Yegorov” and “V. Sevastyanov” on title page, and “B. Yegorov” on photo 43 depicting the 11 Vostok and Voskhod cosmonauts. In fine condition with a couple of creases and surface marks. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
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59. Cosmonauts. Ten KNIGA covers, all with cachets commemorating Russian space achievements, issued and cancelled to mark one of the first six Russian manned space missions. Each signed in ink by the respective cosmonaut: Yuri Gagarin, Gherman Titov, Andrian Nikolayev, Pavel Popovich, Valery Bykovsky, Valentina Tereshkova, and Pavel Belyayev and Alexei Leonov. Includes two duplicate covers. In fine condition. Precertified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
60. Cosmonauts. Glossy 7 x 5.5 photo of the two-man crew of Salyut 4, signed in blue ballpoint “P. Klimuk” and in black felt tip “V. Sevastyanov, 23.06.76.” A few small creases, bends, and emulsion irregularity, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
61. Cosmonauts. Vintage glossy 6 x 4 group photo, signed in ink by Yuri Gargarin, Gherman Titov, Andriyan Nikolayev, and Pavel Popovich. In very good condition, with small tear along the right edge, paper loss, surface impressions, and scuffing. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
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Rare Gagarin notations on ‘The Study of the Dynamic of the Automated Control of Longitudinal Movement’
62. Yuri Gagarin. Amazing annotated notes, four pages (three printed on two sides), 7.5 x 10.5, notes penned by Yuri Gagarin, the first astronaut. The document represents a report on a study entitled ‘The Study of the Dynamic of the Automated Control of Longitudinal Movement.’ The work was done in the fall of 1967 at the Military Air and Space Forces Engineering Academy during the study period of the first group of astronauts recruited by the Soviet Military Air Force. Three of the pages bear color illustrations describing transitional processes of the aircraft at the angle of attack and other relevant conditions. The last page of the report includes the conclusions of the study about the stability of an aircraft, differences between real and ideal autopilot systems, and the dependencies
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of the quality of stabilization. The course was taught by the consignor’s grandfather. Afterward, the report was presented to her grandfather as a keepsake. Accompanied by an unsigned 9 x 6.5 pearl-finish photo of several cosmonauts, including Gagarin, Popovich, Leonov, Titov, Bykovski, and Nokolaev. According to the consignor, this photo is the only one of its kind in existence, with the negative and all other known copies destroyed long ago. In very good condition, with expected creasing and toning to the paper and scuff marks to the photo. The fact that these handwritten notations of Gagarin have survived is nothing short of a miracle, as most of his work has been either archived or simply no longer exists! Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)
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63. Cosmonauts. Russian cosmonaut postcard booklet, from the personal collection of Apollo astronaut Walt Cunningham, 6.5 x 4, bearing 17 postcard photos of various cosmonauts, signed inside in ballpoint or felt tip by 11 of the cosmonauts pictured. Signers are: Gherman Titov, Andrian Nikolayev, Pavel Popovich, Valery Bykovsky, Valentina Tereshkova, Alexei Leonov, Georgi Beregovoi, Vladimir Shatalov, Yevgeny Khrunov, Alexei Yeliseyev, and Boris Volynov. In fine condition, with some mild soiling and handling wear to covers. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Cunningham, stating that he acquired the signatures himself during his attendance at the 10th Planetary Congress of the Association of Space Explorers in 1994. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.‌(MB $200)
64. Cosmonauts. Six KNIGA covers, all with cachets commemorating Russian space achievements, issued and cancelled to mark one of the first six Russian manned space missions. Each signed in ink by the respective cosmonaut: Yuri Gagarin, Gherman Titov, Andrian Nikolayev, Pavel Popovich, Valery Bykovsky, and Valentina Tereshkova. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.‌(MB $200)
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Russian Soyuz Flown Sokol KV-2 pressurized spacesuit
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Russian Sokol KV-2 Spacesuit. Flight-flown Russian Soyuz Sokol KV-2 pressurized crew ‘rescue’ suit including helmet, gloves, boots, and slip-ons, as made by Zvedza for Soyuz cosmonauts. Markings on the gloves indicate that this belonged to Cosmonaut Anatoly Artsebarsky and that it had flown to the Mir space station. This suit was apparently worn by him on Soyuz TM-12/ Mir EO9 where he spent more than 144 days onboard Mir. This model suit was first used on Soyuz T-2 in 1980 and is still in use today during launch and descent. This suit is white nylon canvas with blue trim. It has an attached pressurized hood with a hinged plastic visor secured to a blue anodized aluminum clavicle flange, trussed sleeves with adjustable articulating cables in the upper arm and webbed belt lashings, a pressure gauge on the left sleeve, detachable gloves, double-V-front zip closure, lace-up crotch with triangular placket, anodized aluminum umbilical interfaces on body for electrical, air, and coolant line with attached cables and hoses, pressure equalization valve on chest, support sling wrapping from chest to back by means of webbed belts and metal clips, adjustable metrically calibrated webbed straps attached to metal rings on side seams and along crotch, pleated knees, a utility pocket on each leg, attached soled feet, and a rubberized Kapron cloth lining with Zvezda logo on the chest. Interestingly, Artsebarsky was in space during the August 1991 Soviet coup attempt. RRAuction COA.…(MB $1000)
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66. Yuri Gagarin. Vintage matte-finish 8.5 x 11 photo of Gagarin in
uniform, signed in black felt tip at the lower white border. Affixed to a same-size piece of cardstock. In fine condition, with faint edge toning and a few surface marks. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
67. Yuri Gagarin. Highly unusual 7 x 9.5 unsigned photo of Gagarin
in military dress affixed to a same-sized board. The image of Gagarin is printed on a soft-textured background and was undoubtedly once hung in pride in the home of one of the Soviet’s faithful. A label, in Russian, is affixed to the reverse. In very good condition, with scuffing and scratching to the surface. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
68. Yuri Gagarin and Gherman Titov. Pass to a Russian event, 4.25 x 2.5, from 1962, signed on the reverse in blue ink by Yuri Gagarin and Gherman Titov. In very good condition, with scattered light creases through portions of Gagarin’s signature, a heavier vertical fold to left side, and some light haloing to Gagarin’s signature. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
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5.75 x 4 card. A small image of Gagarin is affixed to the right side of the card. In fine condition with a collector notation typed at the upper left corner. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
70. Yuri Gagarin. Kniga cover, 6.5 x 3.75, postmarked at Moscow on January 10, 1964, signed in the upper left in black ink. In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
71. Soyuz 4 and 5. Soviet Union souvenir stamp, 3.75 x 2.75, honoring the Soyuz 4 and Soyuz 5 missions, signed in ink by Vladimir Shatalov, Boris Volynov, Aleksei Yeliseyev, and Yevgeny Khrunov. In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) 72. Gherman Titov. Commemorative postal envelope, 6.25 x 4.5, with a cachet honoring Soviet space flight, signed in blue ink by Gherman Titov. In fine condition, with light toning. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
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73. Salyut Space Station Mockup. A revolving
orbital map, most likely used on the Salyut space station training mockup. Color map of the world, measures 38˝ long, is affixed to a cloth backing and spreads across two rotating drums, one which is still operational, and housed in a heavy metal frame, to an overall size of 40 x 16.75. Attached to the frame are two sliding plastic indicators used for delineating daylight and nighttime, as well as a detached clear plastic cover, labeled in the upper right, in Russian. Side of frame bears a serial number of 17K-7988-10, and is accompanied by a detached metal arm, which measures 36 inches long. In good condition, with toning and light fading to colors of map, paper loss and small vertical tears along entire bottom of map, some mechanics inoperable, and expected handling wear from use. Oversized. RRAuction COA.…(MB $500)
74. Valeri Kubasov. Satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Kubasov in his space suit, signed in black felt tip in Cyrillic and again in English “/V. Kubasov/ ASTP SOYUZ 6, 36.” In fine condition with some soiling to the top right corner area. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
77. Valentina Tereshkova.
Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Tereshkova in her space suit, signed in black felt tip, adding “First woman in space,” and “Vostok-6 16.06–19.06 1963.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
75. Alexei Leonov. Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo, signed in Russian in black felt tip, with Leonov also printing his name in English, and adding “First man walk in space, Voshkod 2, 18.03.65.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
76. Alexei Leonov. Unique composite print, 9.25 x 22.25, entitled Cosmonaut Aleksei Leonov—The First Spacewalker, signed in black felt tip by Leonov who has added “Voskhod 2, 18 03 1965, First Spacewalker, 25–9–2010.” In fine condition, with a couple of surface impressions. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
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78. Valentina Tereshkova. Two identical 8 x 10 cardstock photos of Tereshkova in her spacesuit and helmet, one signed on the front in black ink, in Russian, adding “Vostok-6, 9.10.04,” the other signed on the reverse, also in black ink. In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
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x-15 & “x-plane” program Desirable panel from the North American Aviation XB-70 Valkyrie 79. XB-70 Valkyrie ‘Number 1’. Titanium cover from the North American Aviation XB-70 Valkyrie, 24.75 x 17.5 with a 27-inch long extension piece and weighing 22.2 pounds. The cover is undamaged except for some minor pitting, the likely reason it was replaced. Weighs 12 pounds. According to the consignor, this object is from the first Valkyrie, a prototype version of the proposed B-70 nuclear-armed deep-penetration bomber for the US Air Force’s (USAF) Strategic Air Command. This particular aircraft is on display at the National Museum of the United States Air Force in Ohio. Oversized. RRAuction COA.…(MB $500)
Wreckage section from the fatal 1967 accident 80. X:15: Bill Dana. Presented is a large piece
of wreckage, approximately 8 x 5.5 x 4.5, from the November 15, 1967, crash of the X-15A-3 that killed pilot Michael Adams. One side has been signed in silver ink by fellow pilot Bill Dana, one of the 12 men who flew the X–15. The piece still bears pencil marks on its inner face from its construction stage and bears a part number. During its flight, the X-15 began a rapid pitching motion of increasing severity while shooting downward at 160,000 feet per minute. As the X-15 neared 65,000 feet, it was speeding downward at Mach 3.93 and broke up into many pieces amid loud sonic rumblings. A tragic reminder of the price paid in the name of science and technology. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)
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Signed book: The Society of Experimental Test Pilots History. First edition. Covina, California: Taylor Publishing Company, 1978. Hardcover, 9 x 11.5, 400 pages. Signed in ballpoint and by 97 test pilots and aviation pioneers on the inside covers, the first or last free end pages, or on their respective image on an interior page. Signers include: Neil Armstrong (signed twice—once on the inside board and again on an inside page), John Glenn, Paul Tibbets, Chuck Yeager, Pete Knight, Paul Metz, Robert White, Cal Shoemaker, Bruce Hinds, John Manke, Tom McMurtry, Bruce Peterson, Tom Morganfield, Scott Crossfield, Fitz Fulton, Milt Thompson, Max Stanley, Jerry Gentry, Jack Farley, Dave Ferguson, Pete Everest, Hal Farley, Gabby Gabreski, Bunny Comstock, Paul Conger, Jerry Johnson, Chuck Tucker, Al White, Bill Dana, Dick Rutan, C. E. ‘Bud’ Anderson, Joe Cotton, and Robert Gilliand. Several of the signatures are inscribed and many of the men have added mission assignments or other pertinent information. Corner bumps, wear and ink marks along the front hinge, and partial separation along the inside hinge of the front and back boards, and a bit of scattered soiling, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)
An X-15 pilot’s protective glove 82. Bill Dana. Chief
Engineer at NASA’s Dryden Flight Research Center from 1993 to 1998. Formerly an aerospace research pilot, Dana flew the F-100 variable stability research aircraft, the Advanced Fighter Technology Integration/F-16 aircraft, and was a project pilot on the hypersonic X-15 research aircraft, flying the rocketpowered vehicle 16 times. Exceptional left hand glove used by the NASA test pilot and astronaut. The glove measures about 11-inches long with a zippered cuff—where it would attach to the flight suit—silver-color wrist and fingertips, brownish top, and fabric palm. Signed in blue ink “Bill Dana” on the top side. Minor wear and slight deterioration in glove, particularly its interior. During his X-15 flights, Dana would don this glove as well as a complete, multi-layer pressure suit that enabled pilots to survive the hostile environment at the edge of space, with a lengthy checkout procedure verifing that all suit components were functioning and that there were no leaks. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
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83. Bill Dana. Vintage M-2 cover postmarked at Edwards Air Force Base,
signed in black felt tip “Bill Dana.” Removably presented on a color 8.5 x 11 informational sheet. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
84. Bill Dana. Color glossy 10 x 8 photo of Dana in the Dyna-Soar trainer in flight, signed in black felt tip “Bill Dana.” In fine condition, with a few bends. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
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84 85. Chuck Yeager. Unique and comical USAF Aerospace Research Pilot School diploma, presented to Faith Freeman, 10.5 x 8, signed at the bottom, “Charles E. Yeager Col.” Diploma begins “Praise ye, oh wife of a military scholar, who entered the life without a hollar, who became both Ma and Pa to the little brood while trying to keep up a good mood.” Scattered light toning and foxing, and a light brush to end of Yeager’s signature, otherwise fine condition. Freeman was the wife of astronaut Ted Freeman, who was killed in the 1964 crash of a T-38 jet, marking the first fatality among the American astronaut corps. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
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86. Chuck Yeager. Scale model of Yeager’s X-1 aircraft, signed on the wing in black felt tip by Yeager. Accompanied by a photo taken at time of signing and the original box. In very fine condition. The X-1 was the first aircraft to break the sound barrier in 1947 and currently hangs in the main lobby of the Smithsonian’s Air & Space Museum. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
87 87. X Planes. Twenty unsigned photos, various finishes, almost all measuring 8 x 10 or 10 x 8, of various experimental aircraft. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100) 88. X-15 Pilots. Two signed glossy 8 x 10 US Air Force publicity portraits of the first two X-15 pilots to attain the rank of astronauts, respectively signed and inscribed in black ink by Robert M. White and Robert A. Rushworth. White’s photo bears an X-15 red stamping at the top right corner. Scattered light creasing and spots of soiling, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
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project mercury America’s ‘real space cowboys’ in an oversized format
89. Mercury 7. Color satin-finish 14 x 10 photo of
all seven Mercury astronauts in their flight gear with a jet in the background, signed vertcally in ink, “Scott Carpenter,” “Gordon Cooper,” “J. H. Glenn, Jr.,” “Gus Grissom,” “W. M. Schirra, Jr.,” “Alan B. Shepard, Jr.,” and “D. K. Slayton.” Schirra’s signature has faded over time and is difficult to distinguish. In very good condition, with rippling, scattered creasing and light staining, scattered spots of soiling, a few spots of edge chipping, and surface marks with a diagonal mark crossing the center of the page and passing through Shepard’s name. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the original owner who explains that she was employed at Cape Canaveral in the early 1960s and was friends with many of the astronauts, affording her the opportunity to get the image signed—which they did with their muchless-common ‘formal’ autographs. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)
Unusual pose bearing the astronauts’ formal signatures 90. Mercury 7. Vintage semi-glossy color 8.25 x 10.5 photo
of the Mercury 7 astronauts standing before an Atlas rocket nose cone signed vertically in various inks “Alan B. Shepard, Jr.,” “Walter M. Schirra, Jr.,” “J. H. Glenn, Jr.,” “Virgil I. Grissom,” “M. Scott Carpenter,” “Donald K. Slayton,” and “Leroy S. Cooper, Jr.” Credit stamping on the reverse from the McDonnell Aircraft Corporation. Spots of soiling, scattered creasing with a crease affecting Shepard’s name, irregular ink adhesion to Grissom’s signature, some chipping to the emulsion and crazing lightly affecting Slayton’s name, and crazing across Schirra’s name that have faded its overall appearance, otherwise fine condition. Despite these technical faults, an uninscribed visually stunning example with the astronauts desirable ‘formal’ signatures—in such an unusual pose—is seldom encountered! Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)
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91. Gordon Cooper. Signed book: This New Ocean: A History of Project Mercury. Washington, D. C.: US Government Printing Office, 1966. Hardcover, 7 x 10, 681 pages. Signed on the half-title page, “On a glorious day in May 1963, I flew the Faith 7 spacecraft higher and farther than any other Mercury astronaut, making me for the day, the world’s greatest pilot anyone ever saw! Gordon Cooper.” In fine condition, with some scattered light surface wear to covers and some light creasing to head and tail of spine. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
92. Scott Carpenter. Original program, 5.5 x 7, four pages on two adjoining sheets, honoring the Project Mercury flight of Scott Carpenter on May 24, 1962. Signed vertically on the front cover in black felt tip “Scott Carpenter.” The back of the program has a block of four Project Mercury stamps postmarked the day of his flight along with a brief narrative. Some surface wear and light soiling along the edges, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
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93. Mercury. Unsigned softcover book entitled “Project Mercury,” first edition, first printing, issued by Scholastic Press in February 1961, shortly before Alan Shepard’s Mercury flight. In fine condition, with uniform toning to inside pages and a slightly musty odor. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
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94. Alan Shepard. ANS signed “Al Shepard,” written at the bottom of a one-page Air Force memo, 8.5 x 11, dated August 18, 1967. The memo is informing Joe Garino (the astronauts’ physical trainer at NASA) of his promotion to the rank of Master Sergeant. At the bottom, Shepard writes, “Joe—Sorry, this won’t impress your handball opponents—congrats!” Accompanied by a photocopied certificate of authenticity from Garino, stating the note came from his collection. In fine condition, with punch and staple holes at top edge. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
95. Alan Shepard. Signed book: Moon Shot. First edition, first print-
ing. Atlanta: Turner Publishing Inc., 1994. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.25 x 9.25, 383 pages. Signed on the title page in black felt tip. In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $150)
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96. Alan Shepard. Signed book: America’s First Spaceman by Jewel Spangler Smaus and Charles B. Spangler. Later printing. Garden City, New York: Doubleday, 1962. Hardcover with dustjacket, 5.75 x 8.5, 159 pages. Signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint on the half–title page, “To Ken—Best Wishes—Alan Shepard.” Very faint edge toning, scattered soiling and chipping to the dustjacket and spine, and a clipped price corner, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
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97. John Glenn. Booklet entitled ‘What to Do and See in the Cape
Canaveral Area,’ 5.5 x 8.5, 47 pages. The publication served as visitor’s handbook to Florida. Creasing to covers, a large diagonal tear crossing Glenn’s image, soiling, and mild handling wear. RRAuction COA.… (MB $100)
98. Chris Kraft. NASA Project Mercury informational booklet, 8.5 x 11,
headed on the front page, “Mercury Control Center, Mercury Network,” nine pages. Booklet is bound by a single staple to top left and contains information on command and control display interpretation, copies of schematics of the ground communications facilities, common carriers, and control room seating assignments. Signed on the front cover in black felt tip, “Chris Kraft, Mercury Flight Director.” In fine condition, with some mild cover toning. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
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first anniversary of Glenn’s flight, signed in black felt tip “John Glenn,” and also signed by the captain of the recovery carrier. Removably presented on a color 8.5 x 11 informational sheet. In fine condition, with light haloing around Glenn’s signature. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
100. Mercury MA6. Two-page NASA memorandum and a 110-page complete transcript of John Glenn’s MA-6 Mercury flight aboard Friendship 7. Memo introduces the transcript as “a word for word transcription…taken from the capsule onboard voice tape.” Memo identifies all the abbreviations and times in the transcript, with the transcript starting at liftoff at 00:00:03 and ending after splashdown at 05:05:16. In fine condition, with scattered toning, edge tears and handling wear. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
Gordon Cooper’s Mercury cuff links and tie bar
101. Gordon Cooper. Gordon Cooper’s personally owned and worn Mercury capsule-shaped cuff links and matching tie bar. The
cuff links measure approximately .75-inch tall and the bar measures approximately 1.5 inches in length. Accompanied by a letter of provenance signed by Cooper that reads in part: “These are some items collected around the Mercury days.” One-of-a-kind objects from one of the Mercury 7! RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
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Infamous Friendship 7 broken hatch bolt 102. Friendship 7. Famous, or infamous, broken hatch bolt from John Glenn’s Friendship 7 mission. This partial bolt and platenut were used to seal the hatch of the capsule, was broken during the final torque application, and replaced by McDonnell technicians under Guenter Wendt’s supervision, causing a 22 minute delay in the launch. Accompanied by a detailed letter of provenance from Wendt, which reads, in part: “There are many stories circulating about who has the actual bolt that broke off during the hatch installation of John Glenn’s capsule…After the astronaut had entered the capsule I got the permission from the test conductor to install the explosive hatch… After the cabin hatch was in place one of the pre-drilled attachment bolts broke during the final torque application. I informed the test conductor and he requested a ‘hold’ in the launch count. A conference was held in the control center and I was told to open the hatch and replace the bolt with a new platenut. After a 22-minute delay the platenut was replaced and the hatch reinstalled…After the successful launch John Yardley informed me that Mr. ‘MAC’ [president of the McDonnell Corporation wanted the broken bolt for permanent display…and I should deliver the bolt to him. When I handed the bolt to him he looked at me and remarked ‘There is only one guy who knows if this is the REAL bolt’ For tens of years I was asked, who has the real bolt. The truth actually slipped out when I was interviewed by Walter Cronkite on CNN…I showed the real bolt and the platenut with the broken off piece of bolt still in it.” Also accompanied by an original 15.5 x 12 color painting of the incident, done by Ed Hengeveld, depicting the launch pad with Wendt holding a bolt, signed in black felt tip, “Guenter F. Wendt, Padleader.” This broken bolt caused the last of several delays of Glenn’s flight. A one-of-a-kind actual piece from the Friendship 7 capsule with direct provenance from the Padleader himself. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
Artifact from NASA’s ‘four-inch’ flight
103. Mercury Redstone. Connector and electrical cord, approximately 18˝ in length, from the unsuccessful MercuryRedstone 1 mission. These connectors were used to connect the Mercury spacecraft to the Redstone booster rocket on November 21, 1960, during the first attempt to launch a spacecraft with the Mercury-Redstone launch vehicle. Intended to be an unmanned sub-orbital flight, the launch failed after lifting about four inches off the ground and then settling down. A unique artifact from America’s foray into the final frontier. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
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Neil Armstrong, Gus Grissom, Ed White, and 12 fellow astronauts petition to commemorate Robert Goddard on a postage stamp 104. Group 1 and 2 Astronauts. DS, one page, 8 x 10.5, no date [circa 1962]. A peti-
tion signed in ink by fifteen Group 1 and Group 2 astronauts requesting Robert Goddard be honored on a US postage stamp. Signed at the conclusion by Neil Armstrong, Frank Borman, Scott Carpenter, Charles Conrad, Jr., Gordon Cooper, John H. Glenn, Jr., Virgil I. Grissom, James A. Lovell, James A. McDivitt, Walter Mr. Schirra, Jr., Elliot See, Alan B. Shepard, Jr., Deke Slayton (signed “D. K. Slayton”), Edward H. White, and John W. Young. (A Thomas P. Stafford signature has been deemed autopen). In full: “Every discipline of science has one man who is considered as the ‘father’ of its contribution of knowledge. He either establishes the basic principles of the science or contributes a major breakthrough that revolutionizes the world in which man lives. Copernicus performed this task for astronomy, and Einstein filled this role for nuclear physics. We, the astronauts, consider Dr. Robert H. Goddard as the ‘father’ of American rocketry, and the pioneer who laid the cornerstone for the space age in which we now live and work. He knew that the principles of rocketry could open an entirely new world for man, just as the advent of aviation had already brought man new benefits. Since he was ahead of his time, the contributions which Goddard made to the space science were not realized for many years. But the vision he displayed in developing his primitive rockets paved the way for the giant boosters which launch heavy scientific payloads and man himself into space today. We believe that the accomplishments of Dr. Robert H. Goddard, as a great American, could fittingly be commemorated on the postage stamps of this nation. It would be a tribute to the man, and emphasize the increasingly important role science has in the development of the American standard of living.” Except for Slayton, each astronaut has signed his full name to the petition. Accompanied by a program honoring the Goddard stamp first day of issue on October 5, 1964. In fine condition, with light uniform toning, a couple areas of faint soiling, and the signatures of Grissom, Schirra, and Slayton a shade light. The Mercury Seven and the New Nine—officially known as Astronaut Group 1 and Astronaut Group 2—were the men physically taking the risks... and accepting the accolades...for the adventures in space. Yet they were fully cognizant that it was a team effort that got them where they were and would carry them to the moon. They were also aware that they were building upon the successes (and sometimes failures) of earlier pioneers, such as Goddard. The American professor, physicist and inventor is credited with creating and building the world’s first liquid-fueled rocket, launched on March 16, 1926. “Every discipline of science has one man who is considered as the ‘father’ of its contribution of knowledge...Robert H. Goddard as the ‘father’ of American rocketry, and the pioneer who laid the cornerstone for the space age,” the astronauts all agree here. As noted, the astronauts’ admiration and influence at the time helped convince the powers that be of the importance of Goddard’s work and his need to be recognized. A one-of-kind and historically significant document bearing the rarely seen full name signatures of America’s first space heroes! Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $1000)
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105 105. Gus Grissom. Liberty Bell 7 launch cover with a cachet honoring the Project Mercury program, bearing a July 21, 1961, Patrick Air Force Base cancellation, signed under the cachet in black ink, “Virgil I. Grissom.” Some scattered light soiling, surface loss to top right corner, and light erased pencil remnants, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
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106. Mercury 7. Postal cover, postmarked July 17, 1962, signed on the front in black felt tip by Wally Schirra, Scott Carpenter, and Gordon Cooper, in blue ballpoint by Virgil I. Grissom, and in black ballpoint by Deke Slayton. In fine condition, with expected postal cancellation and light pencil lines beneath each signature. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Scott Cornish. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
107. Scott Carpenter. Flight-flown small silver piece of battery frag-
ment from Carpenter’s Mercury mission. Fragment is encased in a 1.5 x 1.5 block of Lucite with a small piece of metal stamped “Piece of EP Battery flight of Commander Carpenter.” RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
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108 108. Mercury 7. Seven hand-painted lead figurines depicting the original Mercury 7 astronauts in their spacesuits, two of them holding their helmets, each 2.5˝ high, made by Maranatha Miniatures for the Mercury 7 Foundation in 1991. Accompanied by the original descriptive brochure. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
109. Alan Shepard. Oval steel ID plate, approximately 1.5˝ wide, one
Shepard ID tag from his days as a midshipman at Annapolis 109
side stamped, “Alan Bartlett Shepard Jr., T. 9/41, USN,” the other side embossed with Shepard’s thumbprint. The item evidently dates from Shepard’s years at Annapolis; two small mounting holes suggest that it was an identification tag for a locker, chest, or other piece of equipment. In very good condition, with scattered rusting and pitting, and the engraving remaining fully visible. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
110. Mercury-Atlas 7: Scott Carpenter. Mission booklet entitled
“The Earth-Orbiting Flight of Astronaut Carpenter,” 10.25 x 7.5, signed on the front cover in blue felt tip, “M. Scott Carpenter, Aurora 7.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $150)
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Six of the Mercury Seven hire an agent to tell their story 111. Mercury Astronauts. DS, signed “M. Scott Carpenter,” “Leroy G. Cooper, Jr.,” “Virgil I. Grissom,” “Walter M. Schirra, Jr.,” “Alan B. Shepard, Jr.,” and “D. K. Slayton,” four pages, 8.5 x 13, October 8, 1965. Agreement between six of the Mercury Seven astronauts (John Glenn having received his own contract) in which they elect to have Harry A. Batten represent them as their agent. In part: “Whereas the above named…Astronauts have been selected to train for participation in Projects Gemini, Apollo and other Space Flight Projects of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (hereinafter referred to as NASA), and…[the] Astronauts and their families have valuable rights to stories
of their personal experiences in connection with these Projects, including their personal stories of their space flights…[the] Astronauts have selected and hereby appoint Harry A. Batten to represent them in the sale of the rights they may have arising out of the projects.” Also signed by Batten and the wives of the six astronauts. Horizontal filing fold at the bottom of each page, four punch holes along the left side, paperclip impressions at the top edge, and a staple and staple holes at the top left corner, otherwise fine condition. An amazing document in which six of the original astronauts—including Grissom—agree to tell their life stories! Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)
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Flight-flown Masonic flag carried aboard the final Mercury mission 112. Gordon Cooper. Flight-flown Masonic flag, carried on board Faith 7 by astronaut and Freemason Gordon Cooper during his spaceflight on May 15–16, 1963. Blue flag measures 15 x 12 with the embroidered square, compass, and ‘G’ in the center, and was carried in Cooper’s spacesuit pocket during the final mercury mission. Accompanied by an informational sheet incorporating a photocopy of Cooper’s original handwritten certification issuing a single certification for all the flags he carried on that mission, which reads, “These flags were flown in this sealed packet in my flight suit pocket of MA–9.” Flag was originally offered by Cooper in the 1995 Superior Space Auction. Flag retains previous storage folds from storage in Cooper’s suit. This flag stands as one of only a handful of documented Masonic artifacts ever flown into space. RRAuction COA.…(MB $300)
113. Project Mercury Map. Huge color 51 x 34 map entitled “Official Record of the First United States Manned Orbital Flight,” issued by Rand McNally Cosmopolitan World, with “Seattle’s World’s Fair 1962 Souvenir Edition,” printed in the top border. Map shows the track of John Glenn’s capsule making three orbits, images of John Glenn, Alan Shepard, and Gus Grissom, and the various tracking stations. Folded and in fine condition, with some scattered creases and wrinkles. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
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114. Mercury Astronauts. Color cardstock 8 x 10 NASA photo
of the seven Mercury astronauts standing in front of an F-102 aircraft, signed in ink by six: Scott Carpenter, Gordon Cooper, John Glenn, Wally Schirra, Alan Shepard, and D[onald] K. Slayton. In fine condition, with Cooper and Schirra’s signatures a shade or two light and a few minor creases. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Scott Cornish. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
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118. Mercury. North American Aviation, Inc., Space and Information Systems Division Final Report on the Paraglider Development Program Phase 1, previously stamped “Confidential” on the cover and inside pages, and dated August 15, 1961. Report contains information and printed blueprints of an experimental paraglider. First page bears a notated classification change stamp. In fine condition, with scattered creases and handling wear, and all “Confidential” stamps crossed out. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
116. Project Mercury. Bound operations manual titled “Project Mercury Spacecraft 16 Flight Operations Manual,” contract NAS 5-59, basic date August 1, 1962, and revision date August 10, 1962. Manual measures 9 x 11.5. Second page states “This document contains astronaut and ground controller information,” and bears printed signatures of four officials, including Sigma 7 astronaut Wally Schirra. Manual is full of flow charts, check lists, and procedures towards the lift off of the vehicle. In very good condition, with scattered soiling (heavier on the first page) and toning, and expected light handling wear. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
119. Mercury-Atlas 7: Scott Carpenter. Uncommon vintage NASA press kit for the MA-7 mission, 8.5 x 11, double-sided pages, signed on the front cover in black ballpoint, “Scott Carpenter, Aurora 7, 24 May 1962.” In fine condition, with a staple to top left corner. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
ingum County’s Times Recorder, 11.75 x 17, 40 pages, published in honor Glenn’s Mercury mission, “a Special Edition dedicated to America’s 20th Century pioneer.” Special edition paper Glenn’s life from his early childhood up to his triumphant return from space and ticker-tape parade. Paper also bears many advertisements of congratulations. This paper was presented to historian Rick Boos by Glenn’s parents shortly after Glenn’s historic flight. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Boos. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
117. Alan Shepard. Handsome print, 8 x 10, of Shepard in his Mercury flight suit in front of the NASA emblem, boldly signed in pencil. In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
120. Alan Shepard. Color 17.75 x 30.5 poster entitled ‘First American
in Space,’ signed and inscribed in silver ink “To Scott, Personal Regards— Alan Shepard.” Scattered surface creases and impressions, and a few edge tears, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
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121. Mercury 7. Fabulous color limited edition 35 x 25 print commemorating the Mercury space missions, numbered #625/1500, signed in pencil by Alan Shepard, Betty [Mrs. Gus] Grissom, John Glenn, Deke Slayton, Scott Carpenter, Wally Schirra, and Gordon Cooper. Rolled and in fine condition. Print was published to inaugurate and finance the Mercury Seven Foundation, established in 1984 by the six surviving members of America’s original Mercury Seven astronauts. The first seven scholarships, at $1,000 each, were awarded in 1986. As more money was raised the amount and number of scholarships increased gradually. To date, the foundation has awarded nearly $3 million in scholarships to deserving students nationwide. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
122. Alan Shepard. Promotional 2.5-inch long knife encased in a 4.25-
inch diameter Lucite case made by the Randall Knife Company. The item was created to promote the knife they manufactured that Alan Shepard took into space on the first American space mission. Also encased is a small placard that reads: “1st knife in space, Carried by Cmdr. Shepard May 5, 1961, Randall Made Knives, Orlando, Florida.”The wording is a little ambiguous, which has led to speculation that this actual knife has flown in space. Although that is not the case, the promotional item is still a unique artifact from the first Mercury mission! RRAuction COA.… (MB $100)
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123. Scott Carpenter. Four signed photos from Project Mercury, vari-
ous finishes, three 8 x 10 and one 10 x 8, each signed in blue felt tip by Scott Carpenter who has added a mission name or pertinent data about the image. In overall fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
124. Mercury. A red fabric banner used during Project Mercury, with “Remove Before Flight” printed on it in white letters, and a serial number of 52C1543-36 printed on the reverse. A metal chord runs through a hole at one end of the banner, looping through a metal pin. Also threaded through the chord is a metallic Convair-Astronautics tag, with “Lock Assy Fuel Valve” stamped at the top, and a part number of 27-21245-1. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
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125. Gordon Cooper. Five signed photos from Project Mercury,
various finishes, two 8 x 10 and three10 x 8, each signed in blue felt tip by Gordon Cooper, who has added a date or mission name to four of the photos. In overall fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
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126. Alan Shepard. Hardcover scrapbook, 9 x 10, containing original school art proj-
ects, class assignments, and homework. Dating from 1928–1930, scrap book contains 19 class assignments, all in pencil, ranging from handwriting, spelling, math, and memory exercises, most of which are signed by Shepard, the first signed at a very young age, “Alan,” and progressing to “Alan Shepard, Jr,” and one early full “Alan Bartlett Shepard, Jr.” The front portion is made up of cut out coloring shapes and objects, consistent with work done during different seasons, including: George Washington, fruit, the Mayflower, a Christmas tree, a snowman, and a heart and cupids, all affixed to individual pages, with everything in the book back-to-back. In very good condition, with expected age wear. One of the most unique artifacts from America’s first astronaut. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
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127. John Glenn. Satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Glenn inside his Mer-
Three signed photos, two glossy 8 x 10 and one satinfinish 10 x 8, each signed in black felt tip by Wendt, adding a small description of each respective photo. In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
cury capsule, signed in black felt tip; and a glossy 10 x 8 photo of Glenn riding with President John F. Kennedy in the Cocoa Beach parade after his flight, also signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
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color satin-finish photos of Glenn in his Mercury spacesuit, each signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.… (MB $100)
130. Guenter Wendt and Ham the Chimp. Two satin-finish 10 x 8
photos of Wendt and Ham the Chimp, each signed in black felt tip, “’Ham’ America’s first chimp in space. Guenter F. Wendt, Pad Leader.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
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131. Scott Carpenter. Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Carpenter
preparing for his Mercury flight, signed in blue felt tip, “Scott Carpenter, Aurora 7, 24 May, 1962.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
132. Scott Carpenter. Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Carpenter
being helped into his Mercury capsule prior to launch, signed in black felt tip, “Scott Carpenter, Aurora 7.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
133. Scott Carpenter. Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of the launch of Aurora 7, signed in blue felt tip, “Scott Carpenter, Aurora 7, 24 May, 1962.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) 134. Gordon Cooper. Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Cooper’s
Mercury rocket on the launch pad, signed in black felt tip, “ZZZZZ…Will someone wake me at launch time? Gordon Cooper, Faith 7.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
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135. Gordon Cooper. Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Cooper in his
Mercury spacesuit, signed in black felt tip, “Who is the greatest pilot you ever saw? Your looking at him! Gordon Cooper, Mercury astronaut.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.… (MB $100)
136. Gordon Cooper. Color 10 x 8 semi-glossy ‘black-numbered’ NASA photo of Cooper being strapped into his seat, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) 137. Gordon Cooper. Interesting color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo
with the printed text of the prayer Cooper recited during his Earth orbit, signed in black felt tip, “Gordon Cooper, Faith 7 Pilot.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
138. Gordon Cooper. Handsome color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of
Cooper posing in his Mercury spacesuit, signed in black felt tip, “Gordon Cooper, Original 7 Mercury astronaut, Faith 7.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
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142 139. John Glenn. Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Glenn in his Mercury spacesuit, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) 140. John Glenn. Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Glenn in his Mercury spacesuit and helmet, signed in blue felt tip, “Best regards—John Glenn 1-14-09.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) 141. John Glenn. Glossy 10 x 8 photo of Glenn being inserted into
his Friendship 7 capsule, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition, with NASA information printed on the reverse. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
142. John Glenn. Color satin-finish 10 x 8 close-up photo of Glenn in flight during his Friendship 7 flight, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) 143. John Glenn. Color satin-finish 8 x 10 ‘red-numbered’ NASA photo of Glenn in a jacket and tie, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. Precertified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
144. John Glenn. Difficult to find vintage glossy 8 x 10 NASA photo of Glenn in his Mercury spacesuit posing in front of a radar dish, signed later in black felt tip by Glenn. In fine condition, with some scattered light wear and rubbing to finish. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
145. John Glenn. Vintage 8 x 10 NASA photo of Glenn in a suit and bow tie with his Mercury 7 lapel pin, signed in black ink, “J. H. Glenn, Jr.” Edge dings, surface marks, a few small creases, and light edge toning, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
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146. Gus Grissom. Color vintage 8 x 10 cardstock photo of a drenched Grissom talking on a telephone, still clad in his spacesuit, signed in blue ballpoint, “V. I. Grissom.” In fine condition. Scarce, and highly desirable, in this size and uninscribed format. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200) 147. Gus Grissom. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 NASA photo of Grissom checking out a panel in his spacecraft before his Mercury launch, signed and inscribed in black ballpoint “To Peter, Virgil I. Grissom.” A few scattered light creases and surface marks, a hint of trivial silvering, and some slight contrast to signature and inscription, otherwise fine condition. Precertified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200) 148. Gus Grissom. Color 8 x 10 NASA photo, signed in black felt tip, “Gus Grissom.” Light overall rubbing to image, not detracting from the bold signature or overall appearance of the portrait, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200) 149. Mercury 7. Limited edition color satin-finish 10 x 8 composite
photo of Mercury astronauts Scott Carpenter, Gordon Cooper, John Glenn, and Wally Schirra, number 25 of 300, signed in black felt tip by all four astronauts. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
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150. Mercury Astronauts. Glossy 10 x 8 photo of the Mercury 7 astronauts seated on the steps of the US Capitol with Richard Nixon as they examine an Atlas rocket model, signed in blue felt tip by Wally Schirra and Gordon Cooper, and in black felt tip by John Glenn and Scott Carpenter. In fine condition. These Mercury astronauts were the first four Americans to orbit the Earth. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200) 151. Mercury-Atlas 8. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 NASA photo of Schirra
and Cooper reviewing some data, signed in blue felt tip “The Sigma 7 Team, Wally Schirra Cdr.” and “Gordon Cooper, Sigma 7 B. U.” again signing “Gordon Cooper.” In fine condition, with a couple small surface marks and bends. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.… (MB $100)
152. Wally Schirra. Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Wally Schirra, Scott Carpenter, and John Glenn posing inside an Apollo mock-up capsule, signed in blue felt tip, “Checking out an Apollo mock-up at Downey, Wally Schirra, Apollo 7 Cdr.” In fine condition, with a couple trivial corner creases. An uncommon image of the Mercury astronauts in Apollo equipment. Precertified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
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153. Wally Schirra. Glossy 8 x 10 full-length photo of Schirra in his
Mercury spacesuit, signed in blue felt tip, “Wally Schirra, Original Mercury 7 astronaut.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
154. Wally Schirra. Glossy 8 x 10 NASA photo of a joyful Schirra outside Mercury Control Center, signed in blue felt tip “Wally Schirra.” In fine condition, with some light bends and creases. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
155. Wally Schirra. Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Schirra posing
in his Mercury spacesuit, signed in blue felt tip, adding his Mercury flight symbol under his signature. In very fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
156. Wally Schirra. Glossy 8 x 10 photo of the launch of Schirra’s Mercury mission, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
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158. Wally Schirra. Color 10 x 8 cardstock photo of the launch of Schirra’s Sigma 7 mission, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with some scattered light creases and surface marks. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) 159. Alan Shepard. Color vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Shepard in a Mercury flight simulator, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “To my favorite island golfer! Alan Shepard.” Faint surface creases, chipping along the top of the image, Shepard’s penmanship a shade light, and the identifier “Mercury Flight” written in an unknown hand at the extreme bottom border, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Joe Garino, Jr., former NASA physical conditioning supervisor. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) 160. Alan Shepard. Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Shepard posing next to his Mercury capsule after his recovery, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
spacesuit during training for his Mercury mission, signed vertically in black ink, “Walter W. Schirra, Jr.” In fine condition, with a few scattered light surface marks. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
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161 161. Alan Shepard. Color 10 x 8 photo of President John F. Kennedy presenting the Distinguished Service Medal to astronaut Alan Shepard, signed in black ink “Alan Shepard.” In fine condition, with a few scattered light surface marks. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) 162. Alan Shepard. Color satin-finish 14 x 11 photo of Shepard on board the USS Champlain, his Freedom 7 capsule, secured on the deck behind him, signed in blue ballpoint “Alan Shepard.” Notation on reverse from the signature’s recipient reads, “Shepard Signature obtained personally by A J Cipriano at Mayflower Hotel June 26, 1979. National Space Institute Conference Wash D.C.” In fine condition, with a few trivial edge bends and creases, and light skipping to a single letter of signature. Precertified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
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163. Deke Slayton. Early color vintage 8 x 10 NASA close-up photo, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint “Best wishes to Caroline Gessler, Donald K. Slayton.” Some scattered light surface marks, and a paperclip impression and creasing to top edge, otherwise fine condition. Slayton signed with his full name for only a brief time early in his NASA career. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) 164. Mercury. A single four-cent USPS Project Mercury postage
stamp with “Issued on successful completion of 3 world orbits by Lt. Col. John H. Glenn, Jr.” Stamp is encased in a 3-inch diameter circular piece of Lucite, and reads, “McDonnell, 20 February 1962.” RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
165. Deke Slayton. Souvenir typescript, signed “D. K. Slayton,” one
page, 8.5 x 11, an excerpt from We Seven. In part: “It was not until I was well into high school that it ever occurred to me that I might not follow in my father’s footsteps and be a farmer myself…In 1947 I was back home again and out of the Air Force. I entered the University of Minnesota, and by doubling up in my classes I took the full four-year course and graduated in two years with a degree in aeronautical engineering…I had no trouble making up my mind about Project Mercury. It hit me just right. Actually, I had the best job in the Air Force when Mercury came along. After Marge and I came back from Germany, I was sent to Edwards Air Force base in California to become a test pilot.” In fine condition, with a few scattered edge creases. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
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“Friendship 7 was an opportunity not only to represent our country but to make some solid scientific contributions to our knowledge in the new and exciting field of space” 166. John Glenn. TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, April 14, 1970. Glenn sends words of encouragement to a young admirer while recounting his historic flight. In part: “I can assure you it has been most interesting for those of us involved more directly. The flight of Friendship 7 was an opportunity not only to represent our country but to make some solid scientific contributions to our knowledge in the new and exciting field of space. On a more personal basis, I guess it was an opportunity to use what ever talents and capabilities I might possess to their fullest, and that’s an exciting challenge to any person. If each of us could just see every day as that type challenge in the usual things we do, and approach each new area of learning or experience with that same attitude, I am sure we would all advance much more rapidly than we do.” In very good condition, with mild wrinkling, scattered creasing, a tiny hole at the lower left corner, and a rectangular area of light toning at the top of the page. Remarkable content as the great American hero encourages the next generation. Precertified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
“Each flight is a stepping stone in our ever-expanding manned space flight research program” 167. John Glenn. TLS signed “J. H. Glenn, Jr.,” one page, 8 x 10.5, NASA let-
terhead, February 15, 1963. Letter of thanks to an admirer. In part: “I would like to thank you for your interest and thoughtfulness in writing to me about the flight of the Friendship 7 spacecraft…A great deal of valuable information was obtained from my flight and the flights of Alan Shepard, Gus Grissom, and Scott Carpenter. Each flight is a stepping stone in our ever-expanding manned space flight research program.” In fine condition, with intersecting mailing folds, and some scattered light edge creases. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
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Amidst the controversy of losing his capsule, Grissom declares: “I am very proud to have been a part of this step in our space program” 168. Gus Grissom. TLS, signed with his full signature “Virgil I.
Grissom,” one page, 8 x 10.5, NASA letterhead, October 4, 1961. A form letter of thanks to a member of the Martin County Florida Historical Society. In full: “Thank you for your congratulations and thoughtfulness. Your reaction as a fellow American has been most heart-warming and encouraging to me. I am very proud to have been a part of this step in our space program. We still have a lot of work to be done and our training schedule leaves us very little free time. For this reason I cannot accept your kind invitation. Your consideration is greatly appreciated.” Letter is affixed to a slightly larger sheet. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)
Schirra: “Future plans do not call for any women Astronauts”; Ride: “Times have changed. (Fortunately!)” 169. Wally Schirra and Sally Ride.
Fantastic TLS signed “Walter M. Schirra, Jr.,” one page, 7.75 x 9.5, Project Mercury letterhead, October 16, 1961. Schirra offers some blunt advise to a woman aspiring to follow the Mercury 7 into space. In part: “Future plans do not call for any women Astronauts. Therefore, I cannot see any good reasons for you to join the Air Force. My best wishes to you in whatever you undertake.” A photocopy of Schirra’s letter was later sent to astronaut Sally Ride, who added a personal commentary in blue felt tip: “Times have changed. (Fortunately!) Sally K. Ride, STS-7, STS-41G.” Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 15.25 x 17.5, with the reverse of the frame designed to reveal Ride’s comments. Diagonal vertical crease along the left side of the page and a small red ink notation at the extreme upper right corner of the original letter, otherwise fine condition. A truly unique letter, as Ride would make history in 1983 as the first American woman in space. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
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A rare offering from a Mercury spacesuit…Cooper’s flight-flown pocket from the voyage of Faith 7 170. Gordon Cooper. Gordon Cooper’s flight-flown add-on pocket, car-
ried aboard Cooper’s Faith 7 mission in 1963. Pouch is made from the same material used to make Cooper’s spacesuit, and measures 6 x 7 x 1, with Velcro affixed to both sides, with a tab extending from the cover bearing a hand-tooled leather “Faith 7” sewn in the middle of the tab. Inside the flap there is a manuscript marking in green ink: “MSC 0691,” and it is signed on the outside of the flap in blue ink, “Flown on Faith 7, Gordon Cooper.” There is also a small white sticker on the bottom of the pouch that reads: “GC-90-34.”
Cooper’s flight was the final single-astronaut mission of the Mercury series, consisting of twenty-two orbits and lasting one day and ten hours. This pocket is a unique reminder of the end of Project Mercury, as NASA set its sights on the new Gemini and Apollo missions. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA…(MB $500)
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Guenter Wendt’s Mercury-Atlas Emergency Procedures Manual 171. Mercury. Guenter Wendt’s Mercury-Atlas Emergency Procedures For Pad Area Rescue manual, dated inside “4/15/63,” for “Mercury–Atlas Spacecraft 20,” which was Gordon Cooper’s Faith 7 mission, the final mission of Project Mercury. The manual, bound together by three zip ties, measures 5.75 x 8 and contains 80 pages of information and procedures for different emergencies and scenarios. Manual is signed inside on the title page, “Guenter F. Wendt,” with his name also printed in another hand on the front cover. Manual covers the times from T–135, through
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lift-off, up to after T+10 seconds. Broken into five separate sections, failure types listed include Launch Vehicle Fire, Escape Rocket Ignition, Internal Spacecraft Fire, Uncontrollable Loss or Rise in Launch Vehicle Pressure, Aeromedical or Communicator Emergency Removal Request, and Escape Rocket Inadvertent Ignition. In very good condition, with a few loose pages, scattered toning and soiling, and expected handling wear. A very vital, but thankfully unnecessary, relic from the early days of manned space travel.Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
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172. Liberty Bell. Flight-flown bolt from Gus Grissom’s Liberty Bell 7, recovered from the Atlantic Ocean on July 20, 1999. Corroded bolt measures approximately .5˝ in length and is presented inside a Lucite display with an image of the spacecraft, as well as printed information about the recovery. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from the Kansas Cosmosphere and Space Center, which restored the capsule after its recovery. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
173. Mercury. Mercury thruster plug used during recovery operations. Plug measures 7.25˝ long, with a metal loop at one
end and a metal and rubber conical shaped plug at the other end. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Ed Pavelka, who was the Chief, Operations Division, and was at NASA for over 30 years, stating “this is a Mercury thruster plug that was used during recovery operations.” RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
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Slayton’s NASA flight suit worn by the Mercury 7 astronaut during the early days of the
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174. Deke Slayton. Original light blue NASA flight suit issued to and used by Slayton during the early days of America’s space exploration. The garment bears an official NASA patch over the left breast and a leather identification patch that reads “D. K. Slayton, M.S.C. N.A.S.A.” affixed with Velcro over the right breast. There are six zippered pockets, one on each side of the chest, thigh, and lower leg, a zipper on the left arm, zippered front, and two back pockets. This is the same style of black-zipper-lining flight suit issued as early as 1961 to the Mercury astronauts, who used them while maintaining their piloting skills in jet planes like the T-38. They were also sent ahead to the recovery ships so that the astronauts could change into them after going into space. John Glenn, for example, wore his on board USS Noa after the 1962 flight of Friendship 7. Slayton was originally named to the second orbital mission, but was then grounded from space missions because of a heart condition. He became the assistant director, then director, of Flight Crew Operations at Houston’s Manned Spacecraft Center (MSC, renamed Johnson Space Center in 1973), and was responsible for selecting the crews of the Gemini and Apollo missions. Slayton was photographed wearing what is almost certainly this same flight suit in 1965 at MSC’s Mission Control Center just before the launch of Gemini V. Slayton maintained his flying proficiency in the hopes of someday making it into space, as he did in 1975 on the Apollo-Soyuz mission. There is a partial separation of the inner lining just below the collar. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Bobbie Slayton that reads “This jumpsuit was used by Deke Slayton during flight training at the Manned Spacecraft Center in Houston.” Am amazing item once worn by an original American astronaut. RRAuction COA.…(MB $500)
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175. Gus Grissom. Instrument pilot certificate card, 2.5 x 4, issued to Air Force 2nd Lt. Virgil I. Grissom on April 3, 1952. In part, “This is to certify that ‘Grissom, Virgil L. 2nd Lt.’ United States Air Force Has Met the Requirements for the INSTRUMENT PILOT CERTIFICATE (White) as Prescribed by AF Reg. 604. ‘3 April 1952.” It is signed by John A. Baret and M R Miller for the Air Force. It shows that Grissom was in the 3525th Pilot Training Wing stationed at Williams Air Force Base in Arizona with 288 hours of pilot time to date. In very good condition with rounded corners, toning, and expected wear. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
From Gordon Cooper’s 1963 Mercury mission—Faith 7 flown storage bag 176. Mercury 9. Flight-flown storage bag, carried on board Gordon Cooper’s Faith 7 mission in 1963. Empty bag measures 15 x 4, with a 3 x 1 tab at the top, and is stamped “No. 1,” on one side, as well as a small label affixed to one side which reads, “GC-90-32.” Bag also retains white granules inside. There is a piece of original white Velcro wrapped around the rolled bag to hold it in place. Accompanied by a handwritten letter of provenance from Gordon Cooper, which reads, “This plastic storage bag (no 1) was flown on Mercury 9 (Faith 7) on 15–16 May, 1963. Gordon Cooper.” Mercury astronautcertified flight-flown items are highly desirable. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA..…(MB $200)
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The earliest-known and finest NASA-related letter from America’s 1st man in space “Basically, about 100 of the country’s top pilots have been selected to go to Washington to be briefed on the plans for putting a man in space sometime during 1961... We are to be given a chance to volunteer for or reject the opportunity after the briefing.
177. Alan Shepard. Rare and monumental ALS, signed “Alan,” three pages, 6 x 8, January 29, 1959. Shepard writes to “Dear Mother and Daddy.” In full: “Thanks so much for your recent note, Daddy. I appreciate also you sharing the commission on my insurance premiums. We are enjoying our time here very much and like the new addition to our house. It makes it much more livable. Room for guests—so come on down! Present plans are to be up for Ann’s wedding in April. No details as yet but will keep you posted. I am driving to Washington this afternoon for a briefing and for consideration in the ‘Man in Space’ program. I am letting you know right away since I am not sure how much publicity or press releases will be involved. Basically, about 100 of the country’s top pilots have been selected to go to Washington to be briefed on the plans for putting a man in space sometime during 1961. We are to be given a chance to volunteer for or reject the opportunity after the briefing. Thereafter, all volunteers will go through a rigorous elimination process until a handful are selected. The entire program of space travel is a fascinating subject and I’m very pleased to be associated with it! I assure you that I will analyze the entire picture based on my past flight experience. I intend to do it very carefully of course—and will most certainly volunteer for it. There is no reason for expression of fear but merely gratitude to be considered for this very important contribution to science and the country. Will keep you posted. Please make no announcements or statements at this time should the occasion arise or even if it doesn’t arise! My love to you both.” Accompanied by the original mailing envelope addressed in Shepard’s hand to “Mr. & Mrs. Alan B. Shepard, East Derry, New Hampshire.” The letter has some very light, all-but-invisible toning, very subtle variation to the tone of the ink in several places, and a touch of very mild handling wear. These points do not detract in the least from the fine, clean, impressive appearance and condition.
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“The entire program of space travel is a fascinating subject and I’m very pleased to be associated with it!” As part of the selection process,110 test pilots were divided into three groups, with two of those groups covertly ordered to the Pentagon for a briefing on this secret mission. At the end of the rigorous selection process mentioned by Shepard, in which those with the ‘right stuff’ proved their physical endurance as well as mental agility, NASA announced the names of the seven Mercury astronauts—Shepard among them—in April 1959. Two years later, on May 5, 1961, Shepard’s flight in the Freedom 7 capsule to an altitude of 116 miles made him the first American in space—and, as the direct response to cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin’s flight just weeks earlier, can rightly be regarded as one of the earliest and most crucial salvos in America’s furious race with the Soviet Union. The historical significance of this letter is incredible, as the first American in space discusses “plans for putting a man in space sometime during 1961.” Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RRAuction COA.…(MB $1000)
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project gemini 178. Alan Shepard. Shepard’s
Gemini 3 training-used gloves custom-made to accompany his G2-C space suit that had already been fitted to him for the flight. The white label white inside each glove reads: “Glove, Space Suit: NASA Designation GG-2C-10, David Clark Co. Inc., Part number ACS 1003, Serial number 110, size Shepard.” Gemini gloves in general are almost never available. Gloves show some slight age deterioration and expected hard use from training. Shepard had been selected to command the first Gemini mission, but would be grounded due to a medical condition. Gemini gloves are seldom-offered to the public, especially those of an original Mercury astronaut and future moonwalker. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
179. Deke Slayton. DS, signed “D. K. Slayton,” one page both sides, 8 x 10.5, January 20, 1966. Stellar field grade officer effectiveness report for astronaut Buzz Aldrin, filled out in type and signed off on by Slayton and Robert Gilruth. Aldrin rates at the top in job capability, planning ability, executive judgement, writing and oral expression and military qualities. Comment sections makes reference to the planning of Apollo missions, “He has done an outstanding job of providing technical guidance to the mission planning involved in Gemini rendezvous missions…Additionally he has done much of the preliminary planning for the Apollo lunar landing…He should continue in his current job as a NASA astronaut through the preliminary phases of the lunar landing program. He is well suited for NASA and DOD space programs on a long range basis…His selection as a NASA astronaut marks him as an outstanding officer.” In fine condition, with a touch of light toning and two torn punch holes at bottom. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA..…(MB $100)
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180. Gemini. Gemini-era training boot from a Goodrich spacesuit. Boot measures 14” high
and 12.5” long, and features a lace and zip up front, with two Velcro ankle straps. Sole is also reinforced with two metal plates at the shank and the heel. In normal condition with expected wear and soiling. Gemini space spacesuit, boots, and helmets had to be redesigned from their Mercury predecessors, as they were not only for space travel and emergencies, but also for space walking. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
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181. Gene Kranz. Superior Achievement Award, 13.5 x 11, November
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23, 1966, presented to Kranz “in recognition of outstanding contribution to the manned space flight program,” and signed at the conclusion by director Robert Gilruth. Award is affixed by its edges to a slightly larger piece of cardboard. In fine condition, with a small tear to top edge and light blocks of toning from tape on reverse. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
182. Gordon Cooper. Signed book: On the Shoulders of Titans: A History of Project Gemini. Washington, D.C.: US Government Printing Office, 1977. Hardcover, 7 x 10, 625 pages. Signed on the first free end page, “The Gemini V mission was a 8 day flight in August of 1965 and established a world record in space for the longest duration space flight! Gordon Cooper, Commander.” In fine condition, with some scattered light cover wear. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
183. Gemini 10. DS, signed in black felt tip, “John W. Young” and “Michael Collins,” one page, 10.5 x 8. In full: “Be it known that Bob Workman on 8/21/66 sailed the Sargasso Sea with Commander Westland Recovery Group in USS Guadalcanal (LPH-7) while participating in Gemini GT-10 recovery operations. In recogition thereof, this card certifies bearer to be a distinguished member of the Exalted Order of SPREX (Space Recovery Experts).” Also signed by the vessel’s commanding officer and the commander of Amphibious Group Two. In fine condition. Accompanied by a souvenir cover postmarked on the USS Guadalcanal. Quite uncommon to see items signed by astronauts so soon after splashdown and recovery. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
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184. Gemini. Collection of 12 NASA fact sheets on the Gemini project and various mission, all approximately 8 x 1, various lengths, dated from February 1965 up to September 1966. Sheets cover a summary of the program and missions 3–10. These publications were issued by NASA prior to missions explaining their objectives and technical details. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
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185. Gemini 12. Commemorative cover, 12 x 9, with a cachet honor-
ing Project Gemini, signed in ink by the crew of Gemini XII, Jim Lovell and Buzz Aldrin. Also signed by members of the recovery team. This unique souvenir has been canceled on both the day of launch and the day of splash down. Scattered bends, creases, and a bit of edge toning, otherwise fine condition. None of the defects impact the bold signatures or historical significance of the piece! Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
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188 186. Gemini. Nine various reports from the Gemini program: Mission Reports from Gemini IX, IX-A, VI-A, and VIII; communications transcripts from Gemini 4 and 9, a press release; a Gemini fact sheet; and a Gemini VIII Technical Debriefing. In very good condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100) 187. James Lovell and Frank Borman. Commemorative airmail
cover, 6.5 x 3.5, 1965, with a stamped cachet honoring the Gemini 7 mission, signed in various inks by James Lovell, Frank Borman, and station director Virgil True. Recipient’s stamped name at lower right, otherwise fine, clean condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
188. John Young and Michael Collins. Gemini 10 splashdown commemorative cover, with a cachet honoring the recovery of the astronauts by the USS Guadalcanal, signed on the front in black felt tip by John Young and in black ink by Michael Collins. In fine condition, with a bit of scattered light toning. Rare in any form. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
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189. Edward H. White II and Jim McDivitt. Two postal covers, each typed at the upper left corner with the commemorative identifier, “Gemini Tital 4 Flight, First Walk in Space, Astronauts James McDivitt, Edward White.” One cover is signed by Ed White and the other by Jim McDivitt. In fine condition, with a handwritten mailing address at each of the lower right corners. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200) 190. Gemini 3. Printed invitation, 4 x 5, for a dinner dance in honor of the Gemini 3 astronauts, held at the Gold Room of the Ramada Inn on April 30, 1965, signed in blue ballpoint by Gus Grissom and John Young. In fine condition, with a bit of scattered light soiling. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200) 191. Dick Gordon and Charles Conrad. Gemini 11 crew-signed postal cover, signed in black ballpoint by Dick Gordon and Charles Conrad. Removably presented on a color 8.5 x 11 informational sheet. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
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Voluminous training note archive—including a hand-drawn space capsule—from the first astronaut to die 192. Theodore C. Freeman. Air Force pilot (born 1930) selected as
part of the third group of astronauts. Freeman was killed on October 31, 1964, when a goose smashed through the cockpit canopy of his T-38 Talon jet trainer. Flying shards of Plexiglas entered the jet engine intake and caused the engine to flameout. Freeman ejected from the stricken aircraft, but was too close to the ground for his parachute to open properly. Very rare training notebook used by Freeman for various academic training topics, literally hundreds of 8.5 x 11 typed pages, handwritten notes and navigational computations, tests, and annotations. He has printed his name in pencil at the top of a printed outline page and one of the lightly-lined sheets of paper, “T. C. Freeman.” as well as his last name only on another lined page. On another page he has drawn a capsule as
an illustration for stability deviations. The total collection of pages stand 2.25-inches tall and are secured within a three-ring binder. Chapters in the binder include Flight Mechanics featuring free flight trajectories, space orbits, inertial guidance and reentry mechanics, and heating and guidance control; and aerodynamics featuring orbital mechanics, reentry mechanics, burning flight, thrust programming, and radiative and convective heating. In overall fine condition. In addition to completing basic training and familiarization with Gemini training and briefings, Freeman and the other new astronauts took on additional assignments relating to the Apollo missions, as many of them were expected to progress to that program than had their predecessors. One of the only training books ever offered on the market! RRAuction COA.…(MB $300)
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The meticulous multi-year personal notes of NASA’s deputy medical director from the Gemini missions and the sobering “Apollo 1 fire” to the future of manned space flight “a 7xx–day Mars Mission” 193. Dr. Dwight Owen Coons. An amazing collection of five spiral-
bound monthly calendar books, dated 1964–1968, and “Notebook #2”, spiral-bound, and labeled on the front cover, “Property of D. O. Coons, Center Medical Office, NASA, MSC. Notebook #2, 1Jan 66—30 Apr ‘67. These date books were used by Dr. Coons between 1964 and 1968, when he was working most closely with the Apollo and Gemini programs. The books themselves are a fascinating peek into daily life at NASA, and contain many references to specific flights and events in which Dr. Coons was intimately involved. The most sobering entry in the date books occurs on January 27, 1967, an infamous day in the history of American space exploration. Written in the top portion of the date, in pencil, and obviously well before that fateful day, “Plug Out Test…Involves a prelim. Run at the crew & pad count.” At 6:31PM on that fateful evening, the Apollo 1 spacecraft burst into flames on Launch Pad 34 at Cape Kennedy, killing Gus Grissom, Ed White, and Roger Chaffee. Written in the lower portion, in blue ballpoint are just three words: “The Apollo Fire.” Also, he has crossed out his schedule for the week following the Apollo accident, and written in “To West Point Pat White” on January 30, and “At USMA West Point, Return from W. Pt.,” on January 31. These entries refer to Coons’ involvement in Ed White’s funeral services; White was laid to rest at West Point Cemetery. On March 18, 1965, Alexei Leonov became the first man to conduct a space walk. The importance of this event did not escape Coons, who wrote on a small slip found on the March page of his 1965 planner “Mar18/65 1st thought re: earlier space walk.” Another notation in the 1965 book during
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the first week of June, Coons has written simply “GT 4” on June 4, with an arrow extending through June 7. This is, of course, a reference to the Gemini IV space mission, when Ed White became the first American astronaut to walk in space. The days, weeks, and months contained in the five planners provide a very detailed look at preparations for many of the Gemini missions, with many falling into the period covered by the books. Most of the writing is in pencil, with meetings, reviews, tours, travel, and meetings all recorded by Coons. “Notebook #2” reads almost like a day-to-day diary of Coons’s daily work activities and very detailed meeting notes. Planning meetings for various Gemini missions are included, with mentions of many prominent names, including Armstrong, Aldrin, Collins, Young, Slayton, Shepard, Kerwin, See, Stafford, Scott, Kranz. A selection of entries follows: “21 Jan 66: GM VIII EVA.…Demo retrieval of EV backpack…Eval tether dyn & holding tech.…Prepare for AMV on GM IX. Eval ELSS & other equip—expmnt retrieval, pwr. tool.” A space walk was supposed to take place during the Gemini 8 mission, but due to a malfunctioning thruster, the mission had to be aborted less than 11 hours after it began. “ 26 Jan GM 8 Ops meeting. Mission rules. 1. If Agena has to be maneuvered to obtain correct orbit, the Gem will not be launched until another day…If back pack went u/s would they launch or scrub…Chris made a pitch about 1. Jammed (busy) flt pln. 2. Of that may spend 2nd night on Agena. 3. Crew may modify EVA & general flt plan as may ground.”
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“In answer to ques from A. Shepard the last real cut @ a mock up is this review. Hereafter CDR (paper exercise) will fix design on basis of previous activity & final drawings,” with Coons noting at the bottom of the same page, “Some of the crew members behaved shabbily during briefing.” “17 Feb meet w/ Deke re: Astro candidate interviewing. Intend to run interviews 1st thru 5th.” Astronauts Elliot See and Charles Bassett were slated for the Gemini 9 mission. However, they were both killed when their plane crashed into the McDonnell Aircraft Building 101 on February 28, 1966. A reference is made to this as Coons writes: “Note: called on Marilyn See at 1030 hrs & was advised by John Young at the door that ‘she did not want to see a doctor.’” “23 May 66. ASTD briefing on AAP—historical interaction from LEM truck & crawler thru palette to SIVB, All is aimed @ a 7xx–day Mars Mission.” “6 June 66 To prove that the Gem X EVA hardware will meet the requirements of the Gem X flight plan by subjecting it to a simulated emr as defined below with a work load designed to represent the in-flight case.” “Collins gave a rationalized account of how hw would do it—he has added that he reckons putting hook on nose will be hardest. Collins is describing s/c, Ag. body said ‘umbilical is extremely flexible.’ ‘Very very flexible.’” “15 Jul—Have Mike Collins eyes done specially by Johnson (optical) re: small retinal hemorrhage & haze in lt. lens.” “Gem XI Ops meeting…Tether lock pin came off…Gold flaking off EVA
visor—no answer yet. Total EVA time 106 min…go out on day side, do adapter @ night.” “16 Aug: Requirements for Orbital & Interplanetary Missions up to 400 days. We need a set of requirements to guide design of hardware to do the above.” Also included, and originally located in the 1967 planner is a handwritten list of six crews including the Apollo 1 prime crew, “Grissom, White Chaffe,” as well as both of the back-up crews “McDivitt Scott, Schweikart,” and “Schirra, Eisele, Cunningham.” Other crews are “Stafford, Young, Cernan,” “Borman, Collins, Anders,” and “Conrad, Gordon, Williams.” Other topics covered in this single notebook include radiation studies, more talk of the Apollo program, Russian involvement, selecting two groups of scientific astronauts (flying and non-flying), Gemini XII, astronaut selection criteria and notes, and also two references to right after the Apollo 1 fire: “Met w/ John Lobb and later Owen Maynard re: analysis of data for any anomalies prior to 29:45:1.” In very good overall condition, with staining to opening pages of #2, and expected toning and age wear. These books offer a one-of-a-kind and extremely technical look inside life at NASA during some of its most fertile years, as the Gemini project was in full swing, with the Apollo program coming together, and Coons even looking at a bigger picture of interplanetary travel. All the major missions and events are noted, many in great detail, with this archive acting as a primary source for telling the NASA story. RRAuction COA.…(MB $500)
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Historic Gemini 5 flight-flown log book
194. Gemini 5. Flight-flown Gemini 5 log book, 5 x 8 book of over 100
pages between two heavy cardstock covers, with two strips of Velcro on the back, and bound by two binder rings. Printed in the lower area of the front cover is “PART NO/ CF55019,” “DASH 13,” “S/N/ 51,”, “S/C/ 5,” “BOOK,” and “REMARKS/ LOG”. This amazing space-flown treasure detailed the thoughts and observations of Charles Conrad and Gordon Cooper during the 8-day mission, August 21-August 29, 1965. Signed on the front cover in black felt tip “Charles Conrad, Jr.” and “Gordon Cooper.”
The pages contain the detailed remarks of the crew, including those on pages subtitled “Experiments Log Sheet,” “Inflight Copy Sheet,” and “Cabin Lighting Survey.” Page upon page, about half of the book, is filled with concise abbreviations and numerical values, each note explaining the time of an experiment, the sequence and mode numbers, and any remarks (most often in the form of degree notations). Other detailed notations include “Left roll only with roll logic switch in pitch—no right yaw” and “Right yaw only with roll logic switch in yaw no left roll.” Other handwritten comments are quite remarkable. Under a section titled “01-00-00 Cooper/ Conrad Vision Test” Conrad has written such notations as “18-34-38 Laredo Sighting. DID NOT SEE IT,” “18 25 05 Gordo Saw Targets—I didn’t, sorry about that!,” “03 13+32+46 Saw smoke, no targets, bad sun angle,” and “07160040 Saw smoke saw targets. On Gordo’s side he scored 4 & 1 in the first two boxes. Window measurements made.” Subsequent pages, detailed under elapsed time into the mission, include sighted landmarks including Tibet, China, Arabia, Philippine Island, African Continent, “Hurricane DID NOT SEE,” and “Typhoon by Japan.” Conrad has further placed an asterisk next to the notation “APOLLO LAND MARKS.” Other noteworthy comments include “Blood pressure/cuff fitting leaded at suit, repaired by using screwdriver in post landing kit,” “CMD Pilot Asleep. Drifting” [though the crew would later report having had had trouble sleeping in alternate sleep periods], and a detailed description of using the restroom in weightless conditions. Cooper has noted, “Urination”Comd Pilot did not use UCD until in 2nd orbit. Pilot’s UCD had to remove because of M-1 straps. New urine system appears quite good—still is considerable amt of spillage in getting in and out of double zipper.” At the bottom of the same page Conrad wrote: “Defecation: one hell of a messy job! Pilot removed harness to make job easier. No problem.” Cooper added, “Comd pilot lucked out—It was firm and relatively easy to manage although great care has to be taken to assure each step of the procedure is done correctly! Recommend putting on urine device at the same time!” Conrad has also noted that “All cabin lights get hot if left on—we could smell baking paint on them” as well as “Recommend F/C purge switches
be made 3 position vice spring load. Pilot only on who can purge now,” “1st Day pilot removed right auxillary light and the bug eye fuse & bulb broke off.” A final page has a detailed description of a potential crisis in the flight: “After much difficulty aligning platform (night) due No.#7TCA being out (we attributed our problems to H2 & O2 venting which causes some pretty high rates (8° and still building) we decided something else was wrong & discovered No. 7 TCA out. I immediately turned the cams htr back on because earlier in the day we had been forced to use direct (same problem) & saw what we think was ran fuel balls drift by (golden spherical balls.) We also, in thinking back, feel TCA 7 was intermittent. We powered down & advised Flight. We went one more orbit & discovered TCA 8 out also. Altho it was firing (we could see flame) we got no thrust. We checked both thrusters later after the heaters had been on still no luck. We will go all night with the heaters. Then make a night check. I feel the OAMS Htrs should never have been turned off. ” This comment is likely the summation of a problem with the fuel cell oxygen heater early in the flight. After powering down portions of the spacecraft, including an entire fuel cell section, crews on the ground determined that there was enough pressure to keep the fuel cell operating...although NASA rules dictated that the mission should have been scrubbed at the sign of trouble. The very last page bears the quotation, “We were drifting along by the CSQ when the radio suddenly said, here’s word for your. Your controls are dead, but you’re not thru. So here we are, for 3 days more with the end quite far.” The words were actually a song, sung to the melody of ‘Moonlight Bay,’ that Conrad and Cooper had created in flight to amuse mission control—and themselves. The ditty was penned after Coastal Sentry Quebec said the ship might have to drift for three days in space, but never performed as, the astronauts later reported, ‘we got busy again.’ In fine condition with scattered soiling and wear from use. This flight was crucial because the length of time it took to fly to the moon, land, and return would take eight days. This was possible due to new fuel cells that generated enough electricity to power longer missions, a pivotal innovation for future Apollo flights. Conrad often called the mission ‘eight days in a garbage can’—a blunt reference to the small size of the Gemini cabin. An extraordinarily detailed first-person depiction of a Gemini mission from the men who flew it. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Charles Conrad. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $1000)
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195. Gemini 7. Flight-flown gold-colored Fliteline medal, approximately one inch in diameter, flown aboard the Gemini VII mission. One side bears a raised insignia of the mission, with reverse engraved “Borman Lovell, GT-7, December 4–18, 1965.” In fine condition, with expected light wear. Accompanied by a 2007 certificate of authenticity from Joseph Kerwin, stating “As a member of the Astronaut Flight Office I was permitted to purchase this flown medal and it has been part of my personal collection since receiving it just after the mission.” RRAuction COA.…(MB $200) 196. Gemini 9. Flight-flown silver plated Fliteline medallion, approximately 1 x .75, flown aboard the Gemini IX mission. One side bears a raised insignia of the mission, with reverse engraved “Gemini IX, June 3–6, 1966,” with the crew members names vertically to each edge. In fine condition, with expected light wear. Accompanied by a 2007 certificate of authenticity from Joseph Kerwin, stating “As a member of the Astronaut Flight Office I had the privilege of purchasing a flown medal for this mission. This medal is from my personal collection and has been in my possession since receiving it just after the mission.” RRAuction COA.…(MB $200) 197. Gemini 11. Flight-flown Fliteline medal, gold over sterling, measuring approximately 1 x .75, originally belonging to astronaut Charlie Duke, who was a member of the Mission Control Team for Gemini 11 monitoring the booster systems. One side bears a raised image of the mission insignia, with the other side engraved “Gemini XI, Sept. 12–15, 1966,” and was flown aboard the Gemini 11 capsule. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Duke, stating this medallion “is from my personal collection of space artifacts and has been in my possession since receiving it shortly after the mission…As a member of the Astronaut Office, I was permitted to purchase a medal from all of the missions.” In fine condition, with expected light wear. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200) 198. Gemini 4. Flight-flown sterling silver medallion, measuring approximately one inch in diameter, flown aboard Gemini IV. One side of medallion bears a relief of the mission insignia, with the other side engraved “GT-4, 3–7 June, 1965.” Medallion is presented on a wooden plaque behind Lucite, along with a color photo of Ed White’s spacewalk, and a descriptive plaque, indicating the medallion came from the Clyde Teague Estate, to an overall size of 11.75 x 6.5. In fine condition, with expected light wear and some scattered light pitting to date side. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
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199. Gemini 6. Flight-flown gold-colored Fliteline medallion, ap-
proximately one inch in diameter, flown aboard the Gemini VI-A mission. One side bears a raised insignia of the mission, with reverse engraved “GT-GT-6, December 15–16, 1965.” In fine condition, with expected light wear with some scattered heavier spotting to insignia side. Accompanied by a 2007 certificate of authenticity from Joseph Kerwin, stating “As a member of the Astronaut Flight Office, I was permitted to purchase this flown medal and it has been part of my personal collection since receiving it just after the mission.” RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
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Charlie Duke’s Gemini 12 flight-flown medallion 200. Gemini 12. Flight-flown Fliteline medal, gold colored, measuring one
inch in diameter, originally belonging to astronaut Charlie Duke, who was a member of the Mission Control Team for Gemini 12 monitoring the booster systems. One side bears a raised image of the mission insignia, with the other side engraved “Gemini Twelve, November 11–15, 1966,” and was flown aboard the Gemini 12 capsule. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Duke, stating this medallion “is from my personal collection of space artifacts and has been in my possession since receiving it shortly after the mission…As a member of the Astronaut Office, I was permitted to purchase a medal from all of the missions.” In fine condition, with expected light wear. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
Flight-flown Gemini 5 medallion with the mission’s controversial slogan 201. Gemini 5. Flight-flown sterling silver Fliteline medallion carried aboard the Gemini 5 mission. Medallion measures one inch in diameter, with a raised mission insignia on one side, including the slogan “8 Days or Bust,” and the crew’s name, and engraved on the reverse, “August 21-29, 1965.” This medal was presented to NASA’s Physical Conditioning Supervisor, Joe Garino, Jr., by Gordon Cooper. In fine condition, with expected light wear and some scattered light pitting to date side of medallion. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Garino stating he was presented the medallion by Cooper and that “the medallion pictures a Conestoga wagon with the motto ‘8 Days or Bust,’ removed by NASA from the Gemini 5 astronauts; spacesuits’ but carried by Cooper on patches and medallions on the flight.” NASA managers objected to the slogan as they felt it placed too much emphasis on the mission length and not the experiments. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
Gemini 10 flight-flown medallion 202. Gemini 10. Flight-flown Fliteline sterling silver medallion, one inch in diameter, flown aboard the Gemini X mission. One side of the medallion bears a raised mission emblem, with the mission name and date on the reverse. In fine condition, with expected light wear. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Joe Garino, Jr., former NASA Physical Conditioning Supervisor, stating he was presented this medallion by Michael Collins. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200) Project Gemini 75
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missions, allowing access to such venues as the white room or to view the launch. The badges measure approximately 2.5 x 3.75. Nine have metal fasteners affixed to the reverse. Evidence of normal use. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
204. Jim McDivitt. Eighteen pieces of jewelry consisting of nine capsule tie pins and nine small metallic lunar modules with no fasteners. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Novaspace as part of the Jim McDivitt Garage Sale. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100) 205. Gemini 4. Stylish key ring, approximately 4-inches in length, designed as an Agena rocket and a Gemini capsule that can be ‘docked’ and ‘undocked.’ The item originated from the collection of Jim McDivitt. Accompanied a certificate of authenticity from Novaspace. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
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206. Gemini 5. Gemini 5 crew patch measuring four inches in diameter
and showing the infamous motto “8 Days or Bust” embroidered on the side of the wagon. The design was deemed unacceptable by NASA and had to be covered over on the crew’s patches with plain cloth. Gemini 5 was the first mission to have an embroidered patch. RRAuction COA.… (MB $200)
207. Gemini 8. Flight-flown heat shield remnant removed from the
Gemini VIII capsule after its premature return to Earth. Fragment is encased in an acrylic triangle and comes with a wooden plaque (from which acrylic has detached), with a plaque reading “Section of heat shield of Gemini 8, Neil A. Armstrong, David R. Scott, 16 March 1966.” Armstrong and Scott had to cut short their mission and make an emergency return to Earth 10 hours after launch, due to a stuck thruster. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
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1960s knee pad clipboard used by Jim McDivitt 208. Jim McDivitt. During his years as a test pilot and before becoming an astronaut, Jim McDivitt used this ‘knee pad’ during his flights. The pad measures 6 x 9.5 x 3 with a built-in red-domed light (not tested), and a buckled strap for attachment around the upper leg, marked “U.S. Property/ Type MSU-163P Clipboard, Pilot’s” and manufactured by Elbe File and Binder Co. There is a Pilot Identification label on the left side with a handwritten notation “MCDIVITT.” Accompanied by an annotated “Pilot’s Flight Plan and Flight Log” page and a wooden pencil. Also accompanied by a certificate authenticity from Novaspace. A useful piece of test pilot equipment with the important connection to the Gemini 4 and Apollo 9 commander. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
“The difficulties that Astronauts Cooper and Conrad overcame accentuated the ingenuity of NASA to solve problems and remain a vital factor in space exploration” 210. Gordon Cooper.
“To Gene, with grateful appreciation for your assistance in contributing to the success of Gemini XII. Jim and Buzz” 209. Gemini 12. An approximately 3-inch diameter flight-
flown Gemini XII patch, given to Gene Cernan by James Lovell and Buzz Aldrin to thank him for his help with their mission. Encapsulated in a 4.25-inch piece of Lucite. A plaque on the reverse reads: “To Gene, with grateful appreciation for your assistance in contributing to the success of Gemini XII. Jim and Buzz.” Accompanied by both a certificate of authenticity from Novaspace and a letter of authenticity on mock NASA letterhead, each picturing the item and signed by Gene Cernan.RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
Typewritten statement, one page, 8.5 x 11, NASA Manned Spacecraft Center letterhead, no date. Cooper details the highlights of his Gemini V flight. In part: “Despite the ultimate success of the Gemini V mission, frequent problems threatened its completion. Beginning with the malfunctioning of a fuel cell that supplied electricity, and then the malfunctioning of the guidance rockets as well as other problems, the astronauts were forced to make mid-flight repairs in space for the first time. As a result of these malfunctions, computer errors forced Gemini V to land a hundred miles off its original course. The difficulties that Astronauts Cooper and Conrad overcame accentuated the ingenuity of NASA to solve problems and remain a vital factor in space exploration.” Signed at the conclusion in blue ballpoint “Gordon Cooper.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
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211. Buzz Aldrin and James Lovell. Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Buzz Aldrin and James Lovell posing with their capsule and some photography equipment, signed in silver ink by both. In fine condition, with a few small spots of scuffing to lower right corner, visible primarily from an angle. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Scott Cornish. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
214. Michael Collins. Color vintage 8 x 10 NASA photo of Collins in a
212. Frank Borman and James Lovell. Color glossy 8 x 10 NASA
215. Charles Conrad and Dick Gordon. Glossy 8 x 10 composite
213. Charles Conrad. Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Conrad aboard the recovery helicopter after his Gemini mission, signed in blue felt tip, “Gemini V Recovery, Charles Conrad.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
216. Gordon Cooper and Gene Cernan. Color satin-finish 10 x
photo of Borman and Lovell training with their capsule, signed in silver ink, “Frank Borman, Gemini 7 Commander,” and “James Lovell, Pilot.” In fine condition, with creasing to right corners and a bit of scattered light silvering. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
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business suit, signed and inscribed in blue ink “To Lou with Full Stomach and many thanks—Michael Collins, Gemini X.” “GT-10” is written in an unknown hand at the top right border. In fine condition, with a small brush to his first name and a couple of dings along the left edge. “Lou” was NASA chef Lewis Hartzell. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
photo of the recovery of the Gemini capsule, signed in blue and black ballpoint by Charles Conrad and Dick Gordon, and also signed by two recovery personnel. All but Conrad have added a mission notation. In fine condition, with scattered light surface marks and a couple of stray ink marks. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
8 photo of Cernan and Cooper in the lunar capsule, signed in the lower border in black felt tip by each and with each adding their flight assignments. In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Scott Cornish. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
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217. Gordon Cooper. Color glossy 10 x 8 NASA photo of the Gemini V crew on the way to their capsule, signed in black felt tip by Cooper. Scattered light edge dings and creases, and creasing to top right corner, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
220. Gemini 5. Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of the Gemini 5 crew
218. First Men of NASA Mission Control. Satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of the flight directors for the Gemini 4 mission around the Flight Director’s console in the Mission Control Center in Houston, signed in black felt tip by Gene Kranz, Glynn Lunney, Chris Kraft and John Hodge. In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
221. Gemini 6. Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of the Gemini 6 crew
219. Gemini 5. Color satin-finish 10 x 8 ‘red-numbered’ NASA photo
in their blue flightsuits and helmets, posing with a model of the capsule, signed in black felt tip by James Lovell and Frank Borman, both adding their mission. In very fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
of Gemini 5 crew members Charles Conrad and Gordon Cooper posing in their spacesuits in front of the launch pad, signed in black felt tip by Conrad and in blue felt tip by Cooper. In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
posing together in their spacesuits, signed in blue felt tip, “Gordon Cooper, Gemini V Cdr,” and in black felt tip, “Charles Conrad, Jr., Gemini V PLT.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
posing in their spacesuits, signed in black felt tip, “Tom Stafford, Plt,” and “Wally Schirra, Commander GTE–6.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
222. Gemini 7. Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of the Gemini 7 crew
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223. Gemini 4. Vintage glossy 10 x 8 NASA photo of crew mem-
bers Ed White and Jim McDivitt in their spacesuits after finishing a simulation, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Elaine—Ed White,” and “James McDivitt.” Some mild edge curling, a bit of toning to lower corners of image, a couple light creases, and scattered silvering to darker areas of background and image, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a ticket stub from the Gemini IV Dinner Dance, held on July 24, 1965. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
224. Gemini 8. Color satin-finish 8 x 10 NASA ‘red
letter’ photo of the Gemini 8 crew, signed in blue felt tip “Neil Armstrong” and in black felt tip “Dave Scott.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)
225. Gemini 8. Color glossy 9.5 x 7.25 NASA photo of the Gemini 8 primary and back-up crews, signed and inscribed in black felt tip to NASA’s conditioning supervisor, “To Joe, with many thanks for keeping us in shape–Gemini VIII, R. F. Gordon,” and also signed in black felt tip by Neil Armstrong, Dave Scott, and Charles Conrad. In very good condition, with lightly trimmed edges, a few light creases, and scattered light spotting and rubbing to finish. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
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229. Gemini 11. Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of the Gemini 11 crew holding a model of their capsule, signed in blue felt tip by Richard Gordon and Charles Conrad. In very fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
227. Gemini 10. Color glossy 8 x 10 ‘red-numbered’ NASA photo of John Young and Michael Collins after the recovery of Gemini 10, signed in black felt tip, “John Young, Gemini X CDR,” and “Michael Collins, Pilot, Launched July 18, 1966.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
230. Gemini 12. Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of the Gemini 12 crew
228. Gemini 10. Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of the Gemini 10
the Gemini 12 primary and backup crews posing together in their capsule, with Buzz Aldrin and James Lovell holding their photographic equipment, and Gene Cernan and Gordon Cooper holding pipes, a push broom and a slide ruler, signed in black felt tip by Aldrin, Lovell, and Cernan, and in blue felt tip by Cooper. In fine condition, with a few scattered light creases. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
posing in their spacesuits, signed in black felt tip, “To Stafford, Gemini IX, Cdr,” and “Gene Cernan, Gemini IX.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
crew posing in their spacesuits with a globe and model of their rocket, signed in blue felt tip, “John Young, Gemini X CDR,” and “Michael Collins, Gemini X.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
shortly before their mission, signed in black felt tip by James Lovell and in blue felt tip by Buzz Aldrin. In very fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
231. Gemini 12. Lighthearted color glossy 10 x 8 double weight photo of
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232 232. Gemini 6 and 7. Glossy 10 x 8 NASA photo of the Gemini 6 and 7 astronauts with Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey presenting the Harmon Aviation trophy to the astronauts, signed in black felt tip by Wally Schirra, Tom Stafford, James Lovell, and Frank Borman. In fine condition, with a few scattered light surface marks. Accompanied by a vintage ink signature of Hubert Humphrey on an off-white 5 x 3 card. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
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233. Gemini 9. Color 10 x 8 NASA photo of Tom Stafford and Gene Cernan posing in their spacesuits, signed in black ballpoint, “Best regards, Tom Stafford,” and in black felt tip, “Best wishes, Gene Cernan.” Paperclip impressions to right edge and an impression from a previous signature attempt by Stafford in the upper left, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
234. Richard Gordon. Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Gordon performing a spacewalk during the Gemini XI mission, signed in gold ink, “Richard Gordon, Gemini XI.” In fine condition, with a light bend to top left corner. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
235. Gemini Astronauts. Breathtaking color 13.75 x 11 NASA photo of the in-orbit rendezvous of the Gemini 6 and 7 capsules, affixed to a 20 x 16 mount, and signed in the lower border of the mount in black felt tip by astronauts Wally Schirra, Frank Borman, Tom Stafford, and James Lovell, with Stafford adding an inscription to the astronaut’s conditioning trainer, “To Joe Garino—With many thanks for all of the help with the physical training program.” All signatures and inscription a shade or two light, but completely legible, toning to top portion of mount, and a small tear to top left, otherwise fine condition. Precertified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
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12 capsule under its parachute prior to splashdown, signed in black felt tip by crew members James Lovell and Buzz Aldrin. Reverse of photo bears a McDonnell Aircraft Corporation stamp. In fine condition, with some scattered light surface marks and impressions, and a few fingerprints. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
237. Wally Schirra. Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of the in-space
rendezvous of Gemini 6 and 7, signed in silver ink, “How close can you get? Wally Schirra, GT-6.” In very fine condition. This Gemini mission achieved the first manned rendezvous with another spacecraft, its sister Gemini 7, and could have docked had they been so equipped. Pre-cert ified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
238. Wally Schirra. Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Schirra getting suited up for his Gemini mission, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
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239. Tom Stafford. Color glossy 10 x 8 ‘red-numbered’ NASA photo of the Gemini capsule in orbit, signed in blue felt tip, “Tom Stafford, Gemini VI.” In fine condition, with a few light edge creases and surface marks. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) 240. Gemini. Hardcover book entitled Earth Photographs from Gemini III, IV, and V, 9.5 x 11.75, presented by the Scientific and Technical Information Division in 1967, 266 pages. Book is full of color images taken from three Gemini missions. In fine condition, with some scattered light wear and soiling to covers. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
241. Jim McDivitt. Satin-finish 8 x 10 close-up photo of McDivitt in his helmet prior to his Gemini mission, signed in green felt tip, “Jim McDivitt, Gemini IV CDR.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
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America’s first ‘spacewalker’ on his famous excursion in outer space 242. Edward H. White II. Exceptional color vintage 10 x 8 ‘red-numbered’ NASA photo of White performing his historic spacewalk during the Gemini 4 mission, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “To Harold Hill—Thank you for your support of Gemini IV and the other Gemini flights—Edward H. White II.” In fine condition, with a couple small edge creases and some mild toning to borders. Hill was the president of Curtis Engine Company and a consultant in the space program. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
“Letters such as yours are…an inspiration to me as I perform my new duties here in the manned space flight research program” 243. Edward H. White II.
TLS, one page, 8 x 10.25, NASA letterhead, February 21, 1963. Letter of thanks to a supporter which originally accompanied a signed photo (not included). In part: “I wish to thank you for your very nice letter and for the clipping and sticker you sent with it. Letters such as yours are most gratifying and, I might add, an inspiration to me as I perform my new duties here in the manned space flight research program.” Scattered creasing, primarily to edges and corners, some scattered light foxing, and scattered toning, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
“The personal interest which you...have expressed in the manned space flight research program is most gratifying” 244. Edward H. White II. TLS,
one page, 8 x 10.5, NASA Manned Spacecraft Center letterhead, January 22, 1963. White contacts an admirer. In part: “Thank you for the letter you wrote to congratulate me on my selection as one of the new astronaut trainees. The personal interest which you and so many others like you have expressed in the manned space flight research program is most gratifying to each and everyone of us who are in the program.” Horizontal crease near the bottom of the page, a mailing fold just touching the start of his signature, and light blocks of toning affecting his signature and most of the text, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
245. Gemini Astronauts. Two sheets of 60 four-cent Project Mercury postage stamps, each affixed to 9.5 x 11.75 off-white envelopes. One is signed at the bottom in black felt tip by Tom Stafford, Frank Borman, and James Lovell, and in blue ballpoint by Wally Schirra, and postmarked “Stafford, Texas,” “Shiro, Texas,” “Beaumont, texas,” and “Lovell, Wyoming,” as well as two Gemini cancellations’ the other envelope signed in blue ballpoint, “Eugene Cernan,” and “Thomas P. Stafford,” and postmarked “Eugene, Oregon,” and “Kerman, California,” and “Thomas, Oklahoma,” and “Stafford, Texas,” as well as a Gemini 9 cancellation. In fine condition, with an address to lower right of both envelopes, cancellations lightly affecting a couple of signatures, and cancellations to stamps also. Precertified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
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Amazing NASA ‘Group 3’ astronauts agreement equally splitting the royalties from their space stories—signed by fifteen astronauts including Aldrin and Chaffee! 246. Group 3 Astronauts. DS, signed by Edwin E. Aldrin, Jr., William
A. Anders, Charles A. Bassett, II, Alan L. Bean, Eugene A. Cernan, Roger B. Chaffee, Michael Collins, Ronnie W. Cunningham, Donn F. Eisele, Theodore C. Freeman, Richard F. Gordon, Jr., Russell L. Schweickart, David R. Scott, and Clinton C. Williams, Jr., five pages, 8.5 x 13, March 2, 1964. Agreement of fifteen Group 3 astronauts in which they elect to have Harry A. Batten represent them as their agent. In part: “Whereas the above named…Astronauts have been selected to train for participation in Projects Gemini, Apollo and other Space Flight Projects of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (hereinafter referred to as NASA), and…[the] Astronauts and their families have valuable rights to stories of
their personal experiences in connection with these Projects, including their personal stories of their space flights…[the] Astronauts have selected and hereby appoint Harry A. Batten to represent them in the sale of the rights they may have arising out of the projects.” Also signed by Batten and the wives of the astronauts. Horizontal filing fold at the bottom of each page, light wrinkling, four punch holes along the left side, and a staple and staple holes at the top left corner, otherwise fine condition. An amazing document signed by four astronauts who would be killed in training and four future moonwalkers, all with desirable ‘full name’ signatures..Precertified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)
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247. Apollo. Portion of an unused Apollo
communications control assembly. This assembly would have been connected to the exterior of an astronaut’s spacesuit and used for routing communications, biomedical signals, and warning tones. This T-adapter split the umbilical for connecting the headset, and the biomedical belt signal pre-amplifiers. Beta cloth covered adapter has connections at either end, with another connector in the center. Serial number printed on the left arm reads, “06362AAH0235, V36-715103-11.” RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
Cernan’s NASA-issued flight suit 248. Gene Cernan. Original mustard-color rough cotton NASA flight suit issued to and used by Cernan. The garment bears an official NASA patch over the left breast and a leather identification patch that reads “Gene Cernan, Capt. USN.” affixed with Velcro over the right breast. There are seven zippered pockets, one on each side of the chest, thigh, a zipper on the right arm, zippered front, and two pockets on the back of the legs near the cuff. Suit also bears its original Kings Point manufacturer’s label, with a smaller label sewn underneath with Cernan’s name typed on to it. Normal wear with some soiling to back. A rare NASA item personally used by the final Apollo moonwalker. RAuction COA.…(MB $200)
Scarce Apollo-era ‘Cobra Head’ 249. Apollo. Portion of an unused Apollo communications control assembly which would have been connected to the exterior of an astronaut’s spacesuit and used for routing communications, biomedical signals, and warning tones. This piece is the control head, referred to as the ‘Cobra Head’ by the astronauts. Beta cloth covered piece measures 11” long with a toggle switch which allowed the astronaut to transmit to crew mates over the intercom (I’COM) or to the earth (XMIT). A sewn on patch in the center bears identification stamp V36-715100-81 06362 and the serial number AAH9308. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
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250. Astronauts. Eight smaller space-related albums, both 33 1/3 and 45 rpm: Lunar Landing on the Moon; Man on the Moon; National Geographic’s Sounds of the Space Age; First Man on the Moon; Apollo… Amen by Street; Voices From the Moon; Man on the Moon; and a Russian album commemorating Yuri Gagarin’s 1961 flight. In fine condition, with expected cover wear and scattered creases, and a few edge separations. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
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251. Astronauts. Four space-related 33 1/3 rpm albums: Apollo 11:
The First Manned Lunar Expedition; ‘Eagle Has Landed’ Man’s Journey to the Moon; A Recording of the Historic Space Voyage of America’s First Astronaut; and The Incredible Journey of Apollo 8. In fine condition, with expected cover wear and rubbing, and a few edge separations. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
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252. Apollo. Printout data strip, 7 x 4, bearing actual lunar seismic data transmitted to Earth from the moon from an Apollo 14 or 15 instrument package. Slip bears four vertical lines of transmitted information, with one strip showing several instances of activity. Printed across the front is “Live Data From The Moon, NASA–Manned Spacecraft Center, Houston, Texas.” Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity stating, in part: “The data strip…contains information that was transmitted live from the moon! During the Apollo 14 and Apollo 15 missions, instrument packages known as ALSEP were left on the surface of the moon…on this strip is the actual data that was sent from the moon back to earth and shows the vibrations within the moon itself.” RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
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Apollo Beta cloth name tags—including six signed by moonwalkers including Buzz Aldrin and Gene Cernan 253. Apollo Astronauts.
Collection of 21 beta cloth name tags representing all of the primary astronauts from Apollo Missions 11–17, 7.5 x 2.5, each printed with a different astronaut’s name. Seven of the tags, representing one member from each of the missions, have been signed in ink or felt tip by the respective astronaut. Name tags are for: N. Armstrong, M. Collins, E. Aldrin (signed “Buzz Aldrin”), C. Conrad, R. Gordon, A. Bean (signed “Alan Bean, Apollo 12, Skylab 3”), F. Haise, J. Swigert, J. Lovell (signed “Jim Lovell, Apollo 8, 13”), A. Shepard, S. Roosa, E. Mitchell (signed “Edgar Mitchell, Apollo 14”), J. Irwin, A. Worden, D. Scott (signed “Dave Scott, CDR Apollo 15”), T. Mattingly, J. Young, C. Duke (signed “Charles M. Duke, Jr., Apollo 16 Moonwalker”), H. Schmitt, R. Evans, and E. Cernan (signed “Gene Cernan, Apollo X–XVII”). The original consignor noted that the tags, made from the same cloth used to make space suits, were extras from those made for use by the astronauts. In fine condition, with stray threads at edges (slightly touching paraph of Aldrin’s signature) and a few faint adhesive remnants to edges. An unusual group spanning the entire history of America’s manned moon missions. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
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Apollo DSKY unit direct from the CM trainer at Johnson Space Center, used by every Apollo crew including Neil Armstrong 254. Apollo DSKY Interface. Extremely important original Apollo Guidance computer display and keyboard (DSKY) unit, removed from the CM simulator at the Johnson Space Center, and used by every Apollo crew member. A 17.5 pound, 8 x 7 x 7 data entry and display device with 19 keys, including a calculator interface, and a 21 digit display, serial #186372. This was the instrument that allowed the astronauts to communicate directly with the on board guidance computer. The digital readout in the upper right would display data, with ten status indicator lights to the upper left. The Command Module had two DSKYs connected to its AGC; one located on the main instrument panel and a second located in the lower equipment bay near a sextant used for aligning the inertial guidance platform. It was the DSKY that provided the astronauts with critical burn times for engine firings, course corrections, trajectories, and other key calculations vital in getting a crew to and from the moon. It was also the DSKY that almost caused an abort of the Apollo 11 mission, as it was blaring a Program Alarm shortly before the Lm touched down on the lunar surface. This very unit has an amazing history. Removed from the primary Command Module simulator at the Johnson Space Center, every Apollo crew trained in this simulator, using this very DSKY. Accompanied by a 1984 letter of provenance from Ron Baker of NASA’s Technology Utilization Support Section about the unit, which reads, in part: “This specific number
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255. Roger Chaffee. ALS signed “Roger B. Chaffee, Lt., USN,” one page, 8 x 10, January 22, 1964. In full: “I believe that if history repeats itself as far as technological advancements are concerned, then even the men of vision of today will truly be surprised at the impact our space program will have on the not too distant future generations.” In fine condition, with light wrinkling and a horizontal fold crossing through one line of text. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
258. Apollo Chronology. Complete four volume set of The Apollo
Spacecraft: A Chronology, dating from 1969 to 1978, issued by NASA’s Scientific and Technical Information Division, providing a thorough rundown of the Apollo spacecraft. In fine condition, with expected handling wear and some toning to covers of first two volumes. RRAuction COA.… (MB $100)
256. Apollo Command Module. Flight-flown heat
shield fragment taken from an Apollo command module after its return to Earth, removably encased in Lucite against a color photo of Jim Irwin saluting the American flag on the lunar surface, to an overall size of 5 x 3. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
259. Jim McDivitt. A pair of gold-
colored earrings, approximately 1-inch in length, depicting a lunar module. The item originates from the personal collection of Jim McDivitt. Accompanied by a color copy of a certificate of authenticity from Novaspace. RRAuction COA.… (MB $100)
Surveyor 1 blueprints from America’s unmanned lunar explorations 257. Surveyor Blueprints. Five original printed Hughes Aircraft Co. blueprints for Surveyor 1, the first US spacecraft to land on the moon. The printed scale blueprints are of various systems and configurations and are as follows: a large 68 x 18 blueprint entitled “Leg, Lunar Landing Gear, No. 3,” showing a highly detailed schematic of the landing leg; a 35 x 18 blueprint entitled “Master Paint and Polish Model,” showing several views of the landing legs; a 34.5 x 18 blueprint entitled “Main Retro Rocket Engine Installation”; a 22 x 17 schematic entitled “Decoder, Radar Master Oscillator, Schematic Diagram,” with a revision document staples to the reverse; and a 22 x 17 schematic entitled “Altitude Marking Radar Assembly.” In fine condition, with storage folds to all blueprints, as well as some partial separations to a few of the folds, and scattered light toning, handling wear, and a few edge tears. Accompanied by an original spiralbound Hughes Aircraft Co. Surveyor Launch Operations Plan, a 1968 issue of Vectors, the Hughes Aircraft informational publication commemorating Surveyor, a printed facts sheet, and a four-page news release issued by Hughes announcing the landing of Surveyor. Surveyor 1 was NASA’s first lunar soft-lander in the unmanned Surveyor program. Designed to gather data about the lunar surface needed for the manned Apollo moon landings, construction started in the fall of 1964 at Hughes’ facility in El Sugundo, California. Each component had to operate flawlessly, with the “Lunar Landing Gear,” the “Radar Master Oscillator,” and “Altitude Marking Radar Assembly” all key to a successful moon landing. Despite the detailed nature of these blueprints, preliminary tests revealed a variety of design problems and resulted in subsequent revisions. Surveyor 1 successfully touched down on the lunar surface on June 2, 1966. These respective blueprints—most notably for the lunar landing gear, the radar master, and altitude marking radar assembly—all pertain to the landing onto the surface of the moon and represent some of the first movement in what would culminate in Apollo 11 and Neil Armstrong’s ‘one small step.’ RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
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260. Alan Bean and Edgar Mitchell. Two items: limited edition presentation comprising a swatch of unbleached Teflon, the same material used in the Apollo communication’s headset, affixed to a color 8 x 10.5 explanatory sheet numbered 91/2500, signed in blue felt tip “Edgar Mitchell”; and a similar presentation, including two swatches of the type of Mylar used in Skylab’s sunshade, numbered 78/2500, signed in blue felt tip “Alan Bean.” Each item is matted to an overall size of 11 x 14 and sealed in removable plastic. In very fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) 261. Guenter Wendt. Flight-flown astronaut’s PPK kit, flown aboard
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an Apollo mission. Velcro-closing bag has “G. Wendt,” written on the top flap, and is signed in black felt tip, “Flown on an Apollo mission and later used by me in the White Room as equipment pouch. Guenter I. Wendt Padleader.” In fine condition, with expected handling wear and scattered soiling. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Wendt stating “This PPK (Personal Preference Kit) is from my collection. It was flown on one mission, but which one and on what flight I do not remember. G. Wendt Padleader.” Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.… (MB $200)
262. Apollo Memorabilia. Three flight-flown relics from Apollo.
Individual pieces of Kapton foil, heat shield, and Beta cloth, each approximately .75-inch and displayed on a 5.25 x 3.5 card protected by a clear plastic shield. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
263. Apollo Commemorative. Five items: complete set of 12 matchbooks, each commemorating one of the Apollo missions plus one honoring presidents John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson, and Richard Nixon; deck of Kennedy Space Center playing cards featuring the Apollo 11 logo; two approximately 3.25 x 2.75 replicas of the plaque left on the lunar surface by the Apollo 11 crew; and a 6.5-inch long souvenir letter opener picturing a space shuttle. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
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developed for and used extensively in the space program, affixed to an 8 x 4.75 laserprint of an astronaut on the moon. The print is affixed to a slightly larger card. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
265. Apollo. Twelve different identification badges for various Apollo missions, ranging in size from 2.75 x 3.75 to 4 x 2.75. The badges allowed access to such venues as the firing room for Apollo 7, the Apollo 8 viewing stand, to view the launches of Apollo 12 and Apollo 17 (2), temporary mission decals for Apollo 10, 11, and 13, and access to the Kennedy Space Center during a 1968 visit by Lady Bird Johnson. Five have metal fasteners affixed to the reverse. Evidence of normal use. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
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266. Moon Relics. Collection of five
items including three flight-flown relics, two from the lunar surface. A 1.25 x .75 swatch of beta cloth, from Dave Scott’s stowage bag flown to the moon during the Apollo 15 mission, with traces of dust from the Hadley-Apennine region of the moon; a 1.5 inch section of Portable Life Support System cord, from Scott’s personal collection, used by him on the lunar surface, with traces of lunar dust, originally cut from his spacesuit; a 1.5 x 1 swatch of flight-flown Kapton foil, cut from the Apollo 11 command module Columbia, originally acquired by Ozzie Reid; two lunar meteorite fragments, certified by the Hupe Collection, and identified as “Feldspathic Impact-Melt-Breccia found in Egypt, April 2002”; and several strands of Neil Armstrong’s hair, cut by his barber, Mark Sizemore, in April of 2004. Scott’s relics are set against a color photo of him on the moon and matted with the other three relics and a photo from Apollo 11, to an overall size of 23 x 14.5. Accompanied by photocopied provenance from Buzz Aldrin, Dave Scott, Sizemore, the North American Rockwell Apollo Launch Team, and the Spaceflori Corporation. RRAuction COA.…(MB $1000)
267. Apollo Astronauts. Complete set of all
29 Apollo astronaut signatures comprised of five items: 17 x 22 poster for the 1986 Apollo Reunion held in Washington, D.C., signed in black ink or felt tip by 25 astronauts. Signers are: Buzz Aldrin, Frank Borman, Alan Shepard, Jim Lovell, Fred Haise, Gene Cernan, Michael Collins, Charlie Duke, Dick Gordon, Stuart Roosa, Ron Evans, Charles Conrad, Jim Irwin, Edgar Mitchell, Jack Schmitt, Rusty Schweickart, Al Worden, Alan Bean, Tom Stafford, Jim McDivitt, Bill Anders, Donn Eisele, Walt Cunningham, John Young, and Dave Scott. The poster is affixed to a same-size piece of cardboard; Apollo 7 trading card signed in black felt tip by Wally Schirra; 5x7 postcard print of a pencil sketch portrait signed by Neil Armstrong in black felt tip; commemorative Apollo 13 Romanian postage stamp block signed in black ink across the perforations by Jack Swigert; and a color glossy 8 x 10 photo montage signed in blue felt tip “With best wishes, Ken Mattingly.” In overall fine condition with some creasing and scuff marks to the poster, not affecting the bold signatures. The Armstrong postcard has a crease to the lower left corner and a letter written on the reverse. The Borman and Young signatures are accompanied by certificates of authenticity from Novaspace and the Armstrong is accompanied by a Scott Cornish letter of authenticity. Also included are copies of two photos showing Edgar Mitchell and Jim McDivitt signing the poster. Unique opportunity to obtain all 29 Apollo astronaut’s uninscribed signatures, in one ready-to-frame collection. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)
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268. Apollo Handbook of Lunar Soils. Unbound Handbook of Lunar Soils, Part I: Apollo 11–15 handbook, 8.5 x 11, dated July 1983, 421 pages. Introduction states “The purpose of this handbook is to serve as a data base for the material properties of lunar soils. It is a resource for present and future sample investigators in selecting soil samples for detailed study, for investigators conducting syntheses studies, and for scientist and engineers designing manufacturing processes utilizing lunar soil.” RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
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269. Lunar Flight Plan. NASA brochure entitled “Lunar Flight Plan,”
4 x 9, published in 1967 by the NASA Public Affairs Office. The publication provides information on ‘Man’s Greatest Adventure’ and details how the lunar landing would take shape. Light handling wear. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
270. Kurt Debus. Former Germany V-2 rocket scientist (1908–1983)
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who in 1962 became the first director of the Kennedy Space Center. Department of Defense data sheet entitled White Sands Missile Range, 8 x 10.5, 12 pages, signed in black felt tip “Kurt H. Debus.” In fine condition with an upper left corner crease and stapled at the top left. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
271. AS201. Flight-flown heat shield segment encased within a 3-inch
diameter Lucite disc. The heat shield segment is from Apollo Command Module 009, a Block I CM launched onboard SA-201 on February 26, 1966. Imprinted within the Lucite is the identifying statement: “APOLLO Saturn 201, 18,000 mph re-entry, 26 Feb, 1966.” A primary objective of this very abbreviated suborbital flight was to test the effectiveness of this material. Apollo Saturn 201 was not only the first flight of the Saturn IB rocket but the first real flight of a production Command and Service Module (CSM-009). It was a Block I version though, whereas all manned missions would end up using the Block II. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
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272. Charles Conrad and Alan Shepard. DS, one page, 8 x 5.25, June 26, 1967. An officer leave request and authorization issued to Conrad. Conrad has signed “Charles Conrad” in pencil and “C. Conrad” twice in ink with the dates of his departure and return; Shepard has signed in ink “Alan Shepard, Capt. USN.” File holes, and faint horiztonal fold to Shepard’s signature, otherwise fine, clean condition. This document originated from Conrad’s personal collection. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
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273. AS201. Unique 3.75 x 1.5 x 1.5 heat shield test block of the Apollo Command Module from the 1960s. These heat shields were designed to withstand temperatures in excess of 3200°C and, of course, protect the occupants within the capsule. A fantastic paperweight-size memento of man’s ongoing exploration of space. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
276. Apollo. Floor tile sample, 6 x 6, that was used in the lunar modules of the Apollo program. Two Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation stickers are affixed to one side, one reads: “Acceptable for use in LM crew compartment.” RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
274. Apollo: Zippo Lighter. Zippo lighter, 1.25 x 2.25 x .25, featur-
x 11, one with images of the Apollo 11 crew, the other having images of the Apollo 13 crew, with printed signatures of each crew member. In fine condition, with some scattered light toning. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
ing the General Electric and Apollo Systems Department logos. The artifact was presented as a souvenir by General Electric. Normal wear. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
275. Apollo. Collection of ten pieces of launch towers and related
objects, mainly from the days of Apollo. Ranging in size from .5-inch to 4-inches. Included is a quick release pin from an Apollo Saturn V rocket, and pieces of Launch Complexes 5, 14, 19 (2 separate different pieces), 26, and 24 each affixed to a separate informational page. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
277. Apollo. Two different Manned Flight Awareness posters, both 8.25
278. Apollo 11 and Apollo 8. Unique and very interesting collec-
tion of 120 transparent slides—20 from Apollo 8 and 100 from Apollo 11—showing various aspects of everything from training to the lunar surface. Each slide is within its 2 x 2 mount respectively labeled “Apollo 8 Flight to the Moon” or “Apollo 11 ‘Man on the Moon’” with a respective caption. The slides are in fine condition, and offer a very interesting peek inside the inner workings of the historic NASA project. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
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279. Apollo: Navy to the Moon. Color limited edition 21 x 28 lithograph entitled ‘Navy to the Moon,’ numbered #138/250, signed in pencil by Neil Armstrong, James Lovell, Alan Shepard, and Gene Cernan. Also signed in pencil by the artist R. L. Rasmussen. Double matted and framed to an overall size of 28.5 x 35. In very fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)
Twenty Apollo astronauts, including eight moonwalkers, commemorate the moon landing 280. NASA: In the Beginning. Beautiful color limited edition 22.5 x 28.5 lithograph entitled ‘In The Beginning,’ originally done by Alan Bean, numbered #210/1000, signed in pencil by 20 Apollo astronauts, each signing under their respective 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 H. Schmitt, Charlie Duke, Dave Scott, Al Worden, Alan Shepard, Stu Roosa, and Edgar Mitchell. Double matted and framed to an overall size of 30.25 x 36.25. In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
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281. Naval Aviation in Space. Color limited edition print titled ‘Naval Aviation in Space,’ 21.5 x 27, #343/1000, signed in pencil by nine astronauts, all former Naval aviators, representing all of NASA’s space programs. Signers are: Alan Shepard (first American in Space and Apollo 14 Commander/moonwalker), Neil Armstrong (Apollo 11 Commander and first moonwalker), Pete Conrad (Commander of Gemini, Apollo 12 moonwalker, and Skylab missions), Jack Lousma (Skylab astronaut), John Glenn (first American to orbit the earth), Gene Cernan (Commander of Apollo 17 and the “Last man on the Moon”), Jim Lovell (Commander of Apollo 8, the first flight to/around the moon), Wally Schirra (the only Mercury Astronaut to fly in the Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo programs), and Rick Hauck (Commander of the first shuttle flight after the Challenger tragedy), and also signed by the artist, R. L. Rasmussen. Double matted and framed to an overall size of 29.25 x 36. In fine condition. The signatures represent the first American in space, and the first American to orbit the earth, and the first and last men to walk on the moon. The nine astronauts who signed were part of a symposium held at the Naval Aviation Museum in 1989 and the print was originally issued as a fund-raiser. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)
282. Apollo 11 and Apollo 8. Two items: Apollo 8 commemorative
medallion, approximately 1.5 x 1.5, with a raised design of the face of the crew in profile along with their names and mission dates. Affixed to an 8 x 10.5 memo on John F. Kennedy Space Center, NASA letterhead, dated July 9, 1969, and sent to “All KSC Employees” that reads in part: “This medallion commemorates the Apollo 8 mission. It is made of aluminum, part of which came from metal that the Apollo 8 Commander, Frank Borman, took to the moon and back especially for this purpose…This is a token of appreciation from the astronauts and NASA for your contribution to the team effort that assured the success of the historic Apollo 8 mission”; and an Apollo 11 commemorative medallion, 1.25 x 1.5. with a raised design of Buzz Aldrin on the moon. Affixed to a 11 x 8.5 presentation page that reads in part: “This Medallion contains metal from spacecrafts, Columbia and Eagle, that took Astronauts Armstrong, Aldrin and Collins on their historic Apollo 11 mission that resulted in the first landing of man on the Moon.” Space Shuttle Columbia STS-107 Robbins Medal, approximately 1.5 x 2 with a raised design on the face of the mission insignia, and the mission and astronauts’ names. The reverse of the obviously unflown sterling silver medal is engraved with the January 16, 2003, launch date, February 1, 2003, re-entry date, and the names of the astronauts who perished. Serial numbered “289” around the edge. Normal condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
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283. Apollo 11 and Alan Shepard. Collection of ten items from the early days of America’s excursion into space, as reported by the British press. Items are: copy of the Daily Express, May 6, 1961, detailing Alan Shepard’s flight; seven newspapers or newspaper clippings regarding preparation for the Apollo 11 mission as well as the landing; and two Sunday newspaper magazine sections with coverage of Apollo 11 landing. In very good condition with mild to moderate toning. Rolled. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100) 284. Saturn IB. Satrun 1B News Reference kit, housed in a three-
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285. Apollo Operation Handbook. A complete gigantic printed Apollo Operation Handbook comprising 4 huge volumes of several hundred pages each. Two volumes for the Command and Service Module and two volumes for the Lunar Module. Volumes are: Command and Service Module Volume 1: Spacecraft Description, 8 x 10.5, dated April 14, 1969. Incredibly thorough publication details all the equipment, systems, and operations of the spacecraft, with the foreword stating “Volume I of the Apollo Operations Handbook constitutes the extensive description of all Command and Service Module systems,” and features several pull-out schematics; a Command and Service Module Volume 2 Operational Procedures H-Series Mission, dated December 15, 1969, Changed 11 March 1970. Hundreds of pages in length, this manual provides all instructions and information on all procedures for the operation of the spacecraft during the mission, from lift-off to splashdown; Lunar Module Volume 1 Subsystem Data Printed Apollo Operations Handbook, Lunar Module LM8 and Subsequent, dated June 15, 1970. Voluminous manual covers all systems, equipment, configurations and procedures, including the extravehicular mobility unit,communications, power, and environmental controls; and Volume 2: Operational Procedures, an Apollo Operations Handbook for the Lunar Module, 8 x 10.5, dated June 11, 1970. Immense volume provides all details and instructions for normal and back-up procedures, systems, and checklists, including radio checks, pressurization, and preparations for extravehicular activities. In fine overall condition, with some light toning and expected handling wear.. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
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Kranz’s personal Apollo software manuals—used during each historic lunar landing and to remedy the infamous ‘1202 Alarm Code’ of Apollo 11
286. Gene Kranz. Two software ‘Goody’ books, each 5.5 x 8.5, used by Gene Kranz throughout the Apollo program from his Flight Director’s console. These software manuals contain the codes that represent to key to understanding the computer operating systems for both the Lunar Module (entitled “Luminary 1D”) and Command Module (entitled “Colossus 2E”) for every manned mission, including Apollo 11. They are the actual computer manuals for the computer systems of the lunar module and command module. In order to keep these software books close at hand, Gene attached them to his console by way of two still-intact rings. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Kranz that reads in part, “The Apollo CM & LM Goody Books pictured above come from my personal space memorabilia archives. I kept these important reference materials at my console throughout the Apollo program. They were utilized for every manned mission.” The so-named ‘goody book’ was used by mission control officials to
access critical or often-used information more quickly and efficiently. Interestingly, page LM-15 of this goody book shows the infamous 1202 Alarm Code—a program alarm from the guidance computer signaling an ‘executive overflow,’ meaning the computer might not be keeping up with its tasks. As the lunar module passed 35,000 feet above the moon, the capsule’s computer display began to sound a warning, with Buzz Aldrin quickly determining the problem and leading Neil Armstrong to ask mission control, ‘Give us a reading on the 1202 Program Alarm.’ As the mission commander waited to see whether an abort was imminent, engineers on Earth concluded that the warning would have no impact on the landing, and that high-priority computing tasks were still being completed. NASA guidance officer Steve Bales notified Kranz, ‘We’re go on that alarm,’ deciding not to abort the lunar landing and completing the historic journey. An incredibly significant and truly wonderful slice of manned space program history from one of its key players. RRAuction COA.…(MB $500)
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Official 1967 NASA publication bearing 47 signatures including Aldrin, Collins, Shepard, and Glenn!
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nautics and Space Administration program entitled “NASA Astronauts” October 1967, 8 x 10.25, 40 pages, signed inside in ink or felt tip by 47 astronauts and space agency officials. Almost all have signed near their respective image. Signers are: Scott Carpenter, Gordon Cooper, John Glenn (ins), Wally Schirra, Alan Shepard, Buzz Aldrin, Michael Collins, Joe Allen, Alan Bean, Frank Borman, Vance Brand, John Bull, Jerry Carr, Gene Cernan, Charles Conrad, Jr., Walt Cunningham, Charlie Duke, Tony England, Owen Garriott, Ed Gibson, John Llewellyn (signed “Anthony Llewellyn”), Jack Lousa, James Lovell, Ken Mattingly, Richard Gordon, Fred W. Haise, Donald L. Holmquest, Joe Kerwin, William Lenoir (signed “W. B. Lenoir”), Bruce McCandless II, James McDivitt, F. Curtis Michel, Edgar Mitchell, Story Musgrave, Brian O’Leary, Bill Pogue, Stuart Roosa, Harrison Schmitt, Rusty Schweickart, Tom Stafford, Dave Scott, Jack Swigert, Paul Weitz, Al Worden, John Young, Maxime Faget, and Gene Kranz. A couple of the signers have added title or mission information. Some creasing from handling, staining the last three pages, scattered tiny holes to the back cover, and all of the staples removed, otherwise fine condition. A chance to collect a majority of the early astronauts on a vintage publication. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
288. Astronauts Earthrise. Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of the Earthrise taken from the moon,
signed in black felt tip by James Lovell, Gene Cernan, Charlie Duke, Brian Duffy, and Guenter Wendt, and in silver ink by Scott Carpenter, Fred Haise, and John McBride. All but Carpenter and Wendt have added a mission notation. In fine condition with Carpenter retracing the start of his name. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
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289 289. Apollo Handbook. Printed copy of the Final LM Rendezvous Procedures J-1 Mission, 8.25 x 10.5, dated June 16, 1971. First page is a copy of the submission bearing copies of signatures of Stephen Grega, James Bilodeau, and Deke Slayton. In fine condition, with scattered toning and foxing. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100) 290. Apollo Astronauts. Original watercolor and ink artwork by space artist William J. Numeroff, 10.75 x 14.5, of all the Apollo missions, with dates, from Apollo VII to Apollo-Soyuz, have been lettered by Numeroff, with a celestial border, signed in ink and felt tip on their respective lines by astronauts Wally Schirra, Donn Eisele, James Lovell, Rusty Schweickart, James A McDivitt, Gene Cernan (twice), Buzz Aldrin, Fred Haise, Stu A. Roosa, Ron Evans, Jack Schmitt, and D. K. Slayton. Artwork is also signed at the bottom by Numeroff. Reverse bears a written statement which reads, “Signatures of Deke Slayton and Buzz Aldrin were obtained from them at the Induction Ceremonies of Aldrin to the N.J. Aviation Hall of Fame May 20/80. Witnessed by William J Numeroff” to which was added “and Anthony J Cipriano, DMD.” In fine condition, with light haloing around Schmitt’s signature. An eye-catching item with space for more signatures for the industrious collector. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
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8.5, two pages on two adjoining sheets, signed inside in blue ballpoint “Jack Swigert,” “Gene Cernan,” “D. K. Slayton,” and in red felt tip “Ron Evans.” The event was held December 10, 1971. Creasing and a scattered soiling, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
292. Apollo Escape System. Technical paper from the Space Division of North American Rockwell Corporation entitled “Development of the Apollo Launch Escape System,” dated November 1967, 8.5 x 11, nine pages. This paper, prepared by three engineers defining the requirements and the specifications for the escape tower fitted to Apollo spacecraft. This was a small rocket affixed to the top of the command module. Its purpose was to lift the astronauts to safety in the event of a catastrophe during the launch stage. Many are of the opinion it would probably not have achieved that result due to the size and ferocity of a Saturn rocket explosion. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
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293. Moonwalkers. Excellent collection of eleven signed photos, each signed by a different moonwalker. Neil Armstrong - glossy 8 x 10 photo of Armstrong in his space suit against a lunar background, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “To Ron Holman, Neil Armstrong.” Buzz Aldrin - glossy 8 x 10 NASA photo of Aldrin in his space suit against a lunar background, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Ron, Best Wishes, Buzz Aldrin.”
James Irwin - glossy 8 x 10 photo of Irwin in his space suit, signed and inscribed in black ink “Ron, My very best wishes, Jim Irwin, Apollo 15. Dave Scott - color 8 x 10 NASA photo of Scott posing in his space suit, signed in blue felt tip. Charlie Duke - color 8 x 10 NASA photo of Duke posing in his space suit, signed in black felt tip, “Charlie Duke, Apollo 16.”
Charles Conrad - glossy 10 x 8 NASA photo of Conrad standing in front of his lunar lander, signed in black felt tip.
John Young - color 8 x 10 NASA photo of Young posing in his flight suit with a model of the Space Shuttle, signed in black felt tip, “Best wishes, John Young.”
Alan Bean - glossy 8 x 10 photo of Bean kneeling in front of his lunar lander, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Ron, best of luck, Alan Bean.”
Harrison Schmitt - glossy 8 x 10 photo of Schmitt posing with a globe in his space suit, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Ron and the future, Harrison H. Schmitt, Apollo 17.”
Edgar Mitchell - glossy 10 x 8 photo of Mitchell posing in front of the Apollo 14 emblem signed and inscribed in blue felt tip, “To Ron Holman, Best regards, Edgar Mitchell.”
Each photo is individually matted to an overall size of 11 x 14, with some having a copy of the original letter sent by the collector affixed to the reverse.
Alan Shepard - glossy 10 x 8 photo of Shepard posing in front of the Apollo 14 emblem, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Ron, Best Wishes, Alan Shepard.”
In overall fine condition. An easy-to-complete collection, with just Cernan needed to finish the set. RRAuction COA.…(MB $300)
294. Frank Borman and Gene Cernan. Color 10 x 8 NASA photo of the
earth on the lunar horizon taken during the Apollo 8 mission, signed in silver ink, “First manned Saturn V mission to the Moon, December 21–27, 1968, Frank Borman—Apollo 8 CDR,” and “Last manned Saturn V mission to the Moon…Gene Cernan, Apollo XVII CDR.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
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The president acknowledges the hard work to get Apollo 8 to the moon: “I have never been more proud of American scientific accomplishments than I am today” 295. Apollo: Lyndon B. Johnson. TLS as president, one page, 6.75 x 9, White
House letterhead, December 27, 1968. Letter to James Webb at NASA. In full: “It was very thoughtful and kind of you to send me a note just before the Apollo launch. I have never been more proud of American scientific accomplishments than I am today. Ours has been a remarkable achievement. Thank you for sending me the reading materials about Apollo. I had a chance to go through them just before the launch. I am delighted by your offer to help at the University, and I expect to call on you often. We’re looking forward to having you visit us and be with us.” In fine condition, with a couple of paperclip impressions to top edge and some light mirroring of text. Webb served as the second administrator of NASA, guiding the agency through the Apollo program. In 1969, Johnson presented Webb with the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
296. Swigert, Slayton, Evans, and Cernan. TLS, one page, 8 x 10, NASA letterhead, stamp-dated December 20, 1971. Letter of thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Mares in Wisconsin. In part: “It was a fantastic weekend. The people we met were so warm and friendly, the hunting was superb and the hospitality of the Mares family can’t be equalled anywhere. What can we say–except thanks so much.…We would like to extend an open invitation to visit us and the Manned Spacecraft Center whenever you come to Houston.” Signed at the conclusion in ballpoint and ink by Deke Slayton, Gene Cernan, Ron Evans, and Jack Swigert. In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
“I believe our space program will be the greatest 20th Century guiding influence on mankind’s destiny. It will affect everyone in some way” 297. Edward H. White II. TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, National Aeronautics and Space Administration Manned Spacecraft Center letterhead, October 29, 1963. White responds to an admirer. In part: “There is much that can be said about current attempts to explore the universe, but I believe our space program will be the greatest 20th Century guiding influence on mankind’s destiny. It will affect everyone in some way. The biggest noticeable influence today is on the children. It is a good influence and will harvest a rich crop in the future. I appreciate your asking for my comments and hope you will find them suitable for inclusion in your collection.” In fine condition. Insightful comments from a tragic casualty of the space race. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200) Project Apollo 101
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Ed White’s Astronaut Hall of Fame medallion and ribbon 298. Edward H. White II. Bronze medallion, 3-inch diam-
eter, posthumously awarded to Apollo astronaut Ed White in recognition of his induction into the US Astronaut Hall of Fame. The large medallion is affixed to its original blue neck ribbon and displayed within the original blue plush case. White was inducted on March 20, 1993, as part of the second group of honorees that included Neil Armstrong, Gene Cernan, James Lovell, John Young, and James McDivitt. The Astronaut Hall of Fame was formed in the 1980s by the surviving Mercury Seven Astronauts and Betty Grissom to establish a place where space travelers could be remembered and honored. This is believed to be the only Astronaut Hall of Fame inductee’s medal ever offered at auction! Accompanied by a copy of the induction program, induction photo, and souvenir stamp cover. RRAuction COA.…(MB $500)
Ultra rare portrait litho of Grissom, White, and Chaffee 299. Apollo 1. During a training exercise in the Apollo 1 command module on January 27, 1967, a flash fire, later determined to be caused
by exposed wiring in the highly pressurized, oxygen-saturated environment, engulfed the capsule. Within minutes, all three crew members, unable to escape from the tightly sealed capsule, had perished in the most deadly American space-related accident until the explosion of the space shuttle Challenger nearly two decades later. Extremely rare color 10 x 8 original NASA litho of the Apollo 1 crew posing in their blue flightsuits with a module of their capsule on a table before them, signed in black felt tip, “Ed White,” “Gus Grissom,” and “Rog Chaffee.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $1000)
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Decidedly rare Apollo 1 crew-signed portrait… from the personal collection of Gene Cernan, the last man to walk on the moon! 300. Apollo 1. Color glossy 10 x 8 ‘red-
numbered’ NASA photo of the Apollo 1 crew posing in their blue flight suits with a model of their capsule, signed in black felt tip, “Ed White,” “Gus Grissom,” and “Roger Chaffee.” Photo is also signed across the top in black felt tip, “Presented to me by the Apollo 1 crew—Gene Cernan, ‘Last Man on the Moon.’” Reverse of photo also bears a Eugene Cernan Space Collection stamp. A couple light bends and surface marks, and scattered mild vertical streaking to finish, otherwise fine condition. Easily considered the rarest of all Apollo crew signed portraits, as only a scant number are known to exist, with this one exhibiting a deep and personal connection between the first and last Apollo mission. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $1000)
301. Apollo 1. NASA booklet entitled ‘Apollo Saturn Mission AS-202,’
8 x 10.75, signed on the front cover in black ink “Gus Grissom,” “Edward H. White II,” and “Roger B. Chaffee.” Area of toning to the left side, three spots of staining touching the start of White’s name, and a vertical crease to the back cover, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from a Chaffee family member that reads in part: “The book was given to my Grand Father; Donald L. Chaffee, the summer of 1966 at Cape Kennedy. Our family spent 2 weeks with Roger that summer at the Cape. As you know Roger was my Uncle.” Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)
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302. Apollo 1. Rare Apollo 1 salmon-colored investigation badge #11, measuring 3.5 x 2.25. These badges were issued to and worn by personnel involved in the investigation of the Apollo 1 fire. Badge reads, “Mission Failure Investigation Team, Apollo/Saturn 1B.” Badge has been laminated and a punch hole to top center is present. Reverse bears a printed government warning regarding unlawful possession or counterfeiting. On January 27, 1967, astronauts Gus Grissom, Ed White, and Roger Chaffee were killed in a fire while testing their capsule. The mission failure investigation team was formed to determine the cause of the tragedy, and resulted in a 20-month postponement of the Apollo program as well as many design changes. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100) 303. Apollo 1. Rare Apollo 1 pale green investigation badge #11,
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measuring 3.5 x 2.25. These badges were issued to and worn by personnel involved in the investigation of the Apollo 1 fire. Badge reads, “Mission Failure Investigation Team, Apollo/Saturn 1B.” Badge has been laminated and a punch hole to top center is present. Reverse bears a printed government warning regarding unlawful possession or counterfeiting. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
304. Apollo 1. Apollo 01 mission patch, 3.5 inches in diameter, presented to Deke Slayton by Apollo 01 commander Gus Grissom. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Slayton’s wife Bobbie, stating “This Apollo 1 crew patch belonged to my husband…and was given to him by Gus Grissom. It was locked in his safe deposit box along with other space memorabilia. This patch is genuine in all respects.” RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
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305. Apollo 1. Original color 5 x 4 Kodak transparency of the Apollo 1 mission insignia. In fine condition, with a couple chips to right edge. Commander Gus Grissom’s crew received approval in June 1966 to design a mission patch with the name Apollo 1. The center of the design depicts a Command/Service Module flying over the southeastern United States with the launch point of Florida prominently featured, with the Moon in the distance, symbolic of the eventual program goal. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100) 306. Apollo 1: Roger Chaffee. Softcover book entitled On Course to the Stars: The Roger B. Chaffee Story, 1968, 5.25 x 8, 152 pages. Signed on the half-title page, “Oct. 15, 1992, Best wishes from Roger’s Parents, Blanche M. Chaffee,” and “Don L. Chaffee.” In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
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307. Wally Schirra. Color semi-glossy 10 x 8 photo as Schirra exiting
an Apollo capsule at sea during a training mission, neatly signed in black felt tip “Wally Schirra, Apollo 1 training.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
308. Apollo 1. Commemorative display featuring a United States 29-cent postage stamp, 1 x 1.5, issued on August 31, 1992, honoring Theodore von Karman. Stamp is removably incorporated into an Apollo 01 commemorative display, featuring five coins of different denominations issued in 1967, to an overall size of 6.75 x 9.5. In very good condition, with a noticeable diagonal crease. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
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Wally Schirra’s Robbins Medal—the medallion that launched a NASA tradition—fashioned into a tie bar! 309. Apollo 7. Flight-flown Apollo 7 Robbins Medal, approximately 1.25 x 1, with a raised design on the face of the mission insignia—a capsule orbiting Earth, the mission number, and the last names of crew members Wally Schirra, Donn Eisele, and Walt Cunningham. The reverse of the sterling silver medal is engraved “Oct. 11, 1968” and numbered “251.” Normal condition. This medal was originally owned by Schirra, who had it permanently affixed to a tie bar—the only such example known to exist! This was the very first Robbins Medal, designed for the Apollo 7 mission for Cunningham who wanted a special memento to take on the mission. The flown treasure proved so popular that every mission into space since has carried on the tradition. Made by the Robbins Company of Attleboro, Massachusetts, astronauts who are in line for a flight have the option of purchasing the medallions for themselves, family, and friends as personal souvenirs. The medals are made available only to the astronauts. At the conclusion of a flight, the tokens are sent back to Robbins, where they are engraved on the reverse, polished, numbered, and returned to the astronauts. The dyes are later destroyed. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from noted space enthusiast and specialist Ken Havekotte. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
Schirra’s Apollo 7 crew patch and name tag, removed drectly from his spacesuit 310. Wally Schirra. Wally Schirra’s flight-flown Beta cloth Apollo 7 crew patch and name tag, carefully sealed within a soft clear plastic decontamination sleeve. Two NASA labels on the reverse read in part “Part number Crew Patch, Serial Number Apollo VII” and “Part number Name Tag, Serial Number Schirra.” Both are date-stamped January 14, 1969. A third patch affixed to the reverse reads “NASA MSC. Do Not Open Except for Use of Inspection. Cleaned for Service” and also stamped “Black Light Insp.” One-of-a-kind artifacts removed from Schirra’s suit following his mission. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
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311. Donn Eisele. Glossy 8 x 10 NASA photo of Eisele preparing for
the mission launch, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “All the best to Michael Robuck—Donn Eisele.” In fine condition, with a couple of light creases. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
312. Walt Cunningham. Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of the Apollo 7 crew in three-point football stances during a lighter moment of training, signed in blue felt tip, “The front line of Apollo—Walt Cunningham, Apollo 7.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) 313. Walt Cunningham. Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Cunningham jotting down notes during his Apollo mission, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) 314. Wally Schirra. Color satin-finish 10 x 8 ‘red-numbered’ NASA photo of an artist’s rendering of the Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo capsules, signed in black felt tip, with Schirra notating the Mercury capsule “All Alone!,” adding the Sigma 7 symbol, “My favorite,” and “6” under the Gemini capsule, and “Truck stop! Wally Schirra,” under the Apollo capsule. In very fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
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315. Apollo 7. Color 10 x 8 semi-glossy ‘red-numbered’ NASA photo of the crew posing together during training, signed in black felt tip by Donn Eisele and Wally Schirra, and in blue felt tip by Walt Cunningham. In fine condition, with paperclip impressions along top edge, some scattered light surface marks and impressions, and a few fingerprints. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200) 316. Wally Schirra. Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Schirra holding a
camera and posing next to a Saturn V model rocket, signed in black felt tip, “Wally Schirra, Apollo 7 Commander.” In very fine condition. Schirra never had a white spacesuit portrait done for the Apollo program. Precertified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
317. Wally Schirra. Glossy 10 x 8 Paramount promotional photo from Conquest of Space, signed in black felt tip, “A stiff ride! Wally Schirra.” In very good condition, with scattered creases and surface marks, a few small areas of surface loss and peeling, and some crazing to finish. Precertified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) 318. Apollo 7. Color 10 x 8 NASA photo of the prime crew of Apollo
7, signed in black felt tip by Wally Schirra and Walt Cunningham, and in blue ballpoint by Donn Eisele, with Schirra and Cunningham adding their mission assignments. In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
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319. Apollo 7. Color satin-finish 14 x 11 photo of the Apollo 7 crew, clad in their spacesuits, all down in threepoint stances, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “Many thanks, Hal, for all the help on Apollo 7—Donn Eisele,” and “Walt Cunningham,” and signed in green felt tip by Wally Schirra. Photo is affixed to a larger board and matted to an overall size of 18.5 x 15.5. Some scattered light surface marks and soiling, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
320. Apollo 7. Walt Cunningham’s personally-owned Fisher Space pen. Silver pen measures 3.5 inches long and is engraved “Walt Cunningham, Apollo 7.” Pen comes in its original blue case, complete with brochure, as well as its original box, signed on the side in black felt tip, “Walt Cunningham, Apollo 7.” Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
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irra Enterprises business check, 8.5 x 3.25, filled out and signed by Schirra, “Walter M. Schirra,” payable to The Franklin Mint for $29.33, February 12, 1983. In fine condition, with a vertical fold through a single letter of signature and show-through from stamps on reverse, some underneath signature. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
322. Donn Eisele and Walt Cunningham.
Commemorative cover bearing a stamped Apollo 7 cachet, signed in blue ink by Donn Eisele, and in blue felt tip by Walt Cunningham. Cover also bears a Wally Schirra autopen signature. Accompanied by a preprinted thank-you card from Walt Cunningham noting this was originally purchased from his private collection. In fine condition, with several ballpoint notations to address area, and a paperclip impression to top edge. RRAuction COA.…(MB $150)
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apollo 8 Flight-flown Robbins Medal 323. Apollo 8. Flight-flown Apollo 8 Robbins
Medal, approximately 1.5 x 1.25, with a raised design on the face of the mission insignia—the number 8 making a pass around the moon and Earth—and the last names of crew members Frank Borman, James Lovell, and Bill Anders. The reverse of the sterling silver medal is engraved “Dec. 21–27, 1968” and serial numbered “191.” Normal condition. According to the consignor, this item originated from the collection of James Lovell. Made by the Robbins Company of Attleboro, Massachusetts, astronauts who are in line for a flight have the option of purchasing the medallions for themselves, family, and friends as personal souvenirs. The medals are made available only to the astronauts. At the conclusion of a flight, the tokens are sent back to Robbins, where they are engraved on the reverse, polished, numbered, and returned to the astronauts. The dyes are later destroyed. Accompanied by its original presentation case also numbered “191” and a letter of provenance from noted space enthusiast and specialist Ken Havekotte. RRAuction COA.…(MB $300)
Flight-flown US flag 324. Apollo 8. Flight-flown printed American flag, 6 x 4, flown onboard Apollo 8. The flag is affixed by its corners to an 11.5 x 9.5 certificate stating, “This flag was carried aboard the first manned lunar orbit spacecraft—Apollo 8—December 21–27, 1968. Borman–Lovell–Anders.” Signed in black felt tip by Jim Lovell, Bill Anders, and Frank Borman (adding “To Al, With appreciation from three friends.”) Matted to an overall size of 13.5 x 15.5. In overall fine condition with toning at all four corners of the flag and light fading of the signatures. Al Bishop, the original recipient, was a close friend and confidant to many of the Apollo astronauts and created specially produced cachet envelopes that the crews of Apollo 12 through Apollo 16 carried with them on their lunar voyages. Such a presentation from a crew with an attached flight-flown item is uncommon. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)
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325. Bill Anders and Frank Borman. Printed parchment DS, one page, 8 x 6.25, January 27, 1967, entitled “Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and the Use of Outer Space, including the Moon and other Celestial Bodies.” Signed in black felt tip by Bill Anders and Frank Borman, and also bearing an autopen signature of James Lovell. The Outer Space Treaty, was opened for signature in the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Soviet Union (the three depository governments) on January 27, 1967, and the Treaty entered into force on October 10, 1967. In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Scott Cornish. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200) 326. Apollo 8. FDC with a cachet honoring the Apollo 8 mission, signed in black felt tip by Bill Anders, Frank Borman, and James Lovell. In very fine condition. Anders is scarce in any form! Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
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327. Apollo 8. A printed Apollo 8 final Flight Plan, “AS-503/CSM-103,”
dated November 22, 1968, measuring 8 x 10.5, bound by a staples to top left edge, and providing a minute-by-minute time frame for the entire mission, the first manned voyage to circle the moon. First page is a copy of the flight plan submission bearing copies of signatures of T. A. Guillory, Warren J. North, Deke Slayton, George Low, and a representative for Christopher Kraft. In fine condition, with mild handling wear. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
328. James Lovell and Frank Borman. A printed Apollo 8 preliminary Flight Plan, dated October 8, 1968, and measuring 8 x 10.5. Signed on the front cover in black ballpoint “Frank Borman, Apollo 8 CDR” and “James Lovell, Apollo 8 CMP & Navigator.” The extremely detailed document provides a minute-by-minute time frame for the entire mission, from lift-off to re-entry. First page is a copy of the flight plan submission bearing copies of signatures of T. A. Guillory, Warren J. North, and Donald K. Slayton. Mild handling wear, scattered edge toning, five punch holes along the left side, and the original binding staples removed, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200) 329. Apollo 8. Small pieces of both heat shield and Kapton foil, each about 1.25-inches long, recovered from the Apollo 8 command module after splashdown. Wonderfully displayed within a 3-inch diameter x 1-inch tall clear plastic disk with light scratches and imprinted, “Apollo 8. Lovell— Borman—Anders 21st–27th Dec. 1968.” RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
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One-of-a-kind Charlie Duke NASA business card signed by Lindbergh and the Apollo 8 crew at Apollo 11’s launch 330. Apollo 8 and Charles Lindbergh.
One of Charlie Duke’s personal NASA business cards, 3.5 x 2, signed on the reverse in black ink and felt tip, “C. A. Lindbergh,” “Bill Anders,” “James Lovell,” and “Frank Borman.” Card is also signed on the front in blue ink by Duke. In fine condition, with scattered mild soiling to both sides, and a couple trivial brushes to Lindbergh’s signature. Accompanied by a 2005 letter of authenticity signed by Duke which reads, in part: “During the wait for the liftoff of Apollo 11, at the VIP viewing area, I spoke with the crew of Apollo 8…also at the viewing area was Charles Lindbergh, the first man to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. I thought it would be nice to obtain the autographs of these remarkable men on my business card. Each was kind enough to oblige my request. Since that time it has remained a treasured part of my personal space collection.” A unique and fitting combination of the first human to fly from the ‘New World’ to the ‘Old World’ and the first humans to leave Earth. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)
1968 flight-flown lunar voyage emblem 331. Apollo 8. Flight-flown Apollo 8 embroidered mission patch, approximately 5 x 4, carried aboard man’s first flight around the moon in 1968. Affixed to a descriptive page that reads in part “Carried on board Apollo 8, First Lunar Flight, 21–27 December, 1968” that also bears autopen signatures of the Apollo 8 crew. Matted and framed to an overall size of 21.5 x 17.25. In fine condition. An always desirable flight-flown artifact from the Apollo mission. RRAuction COA.…(MB $300)
332. Apollo 8. Three one-page TLSs, each on NASA letterhead, individu-
ally signed by James Lovell, Frank Borman, and William Anders (signed “Bill”), two dated 1969. The Lovell letter, to entertainer Jack Benny, reads in part: “This flight around the moon showed us some excellent landing sites; and Frank, Bill, and I promise that on one of our succeeding flights to the moon, we will stake out a homestead claim for you applicable to the year 2000!” Borman’s letter to publisher Hy Gardner reads in full: “I have no plans to fun for Congress and I am busily engaged in my job as Field Director, Space Station Task Group.” Anders’ letter to Rooster Andrews reads in part: “I am glad you enjoyed the flag. It isn’t very large but it has been a long way and we of the crew are proud that you have accepted it.” He has added a brief postscript. Light uniform toning covering each page, scattered wrinkles and light creasing, areas of faint staining, a staple hole to Lovell’s letter with “returned” written at the top of the page, and Anders’ signature somewhat faded, otherwise overall very good to fine condition. Accompanied by Lovell’s original mailing envelope and a letter of authenticity signed by Gardner’s widow. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
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333. Apollo 8. Three black felt tip signatures, “With best wishes—Bill Anders, Apollo 8,” “James Lovell,” and “Frank Borman Apollo 8” on an off-white 7.75 x 4.5 piece of cardstock. The autographs of Lovell and Borman appear to have been added several years after Anders’ name. Scattered staining and soiling with two spots of staining touching the first letter of Ander’s sentiment and the first letter of his lightly faded signature, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) 334. Frank Borman. Inspiring color glossy 10 x 8 NASA photo of the “Earthrise” taken from lunar orbit, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) 335. Frank Borman. Color glossy 10 x 8 photo of Borman and his
Apollo 8 crewmates having their pre-flight breakfast of steak and eggs, signed in blue felt tip, “Best wishes, Frank Borman ‘Apollo 8.’” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
336. Apollo 8. Color 8 x 10 ‘red-numbered’ semi-glossy NASA photo
of the crew posing in front of the simulator during training, signed in black felt tip by James Lovell, Bill Anders, and Frank Borman. Paperclip impressions to top edge, some light corner tip creases, and a few fingerprints, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
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337. Frank Borman. Color 8 x 10 NASA photo of the launch of Apollo 8, signed in black felt tip, “The first flight to the moon! Frank Borman, Apollo 8, Commander, Dec 1968.” In fine condition, with a couple light creases to top left corner. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) 338. Frank Borman. Color glossy 8 x 10.75 NASA photo of Borman during the Apollo 8 mission, signed in black felt tip, “Frank Borman, Apollo 8.” In fine condition, with a bit of light contrast to signature. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $150)
339. Frank Borman. Color satin-finish 8 x 10.5 NASA photo of the Apollo 8 rocket on the launch pad, signed in black felt tip, “Best wishes, Frank Borman ‘Apollo 8.’” Some scattered light surface marks and impressions and a carefully removed inscription, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $150) 340. Frank Borman. Color 8 x 10 laserprint photo of Borman in his
spacesuit, signed in blue felt tip, “Frank Borman—Apollo 8 CDR.” In fine condition, with image a bit grainy. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
341. James Lovell. Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Lovell and his Apollo 8 crew mates awaiting the launch of their mission, signed in black felt tip, “James Lovell, Apollo 8.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
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Flight-flown Robbins Medal serial number “323” 342. Apollo 9. Flight-flown Apollo 9 Robbins Medal, approximately 1-inch
diameter, with a raised design on the face of the mission insignia. The reverse of the sterling silver medal is engraved with the last names of astronauts James McDivitt, Dave Scott, and Rusty Schweickart, as well as “March 3–13, 1969” and is serial numbered “323.” Normal condition. Made by the Robbins Company of Attleboro, Massachusetts, astronauts who are in line for a flight have the option of purchasing the medallions for themselves, family, and friends as personal souvenirs. The medals are made available only to the astronauts. At the conclusion of a flight, the tokens are sent back to Robbins, where they are engraved on the reverse, polished, numbered, and returned to the astronauts. The dyes are later destroyed. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Joseph P. Kerwin, who at the time was a member of the Astronaut Flight Office and later was a science pilot onboard Skylab 2. Also accompanied by its original presentation case also numbered “323.” RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
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343. Apollo 9. Flight-flown printed American flag, 6 x 4, along with a flight-flown crew emblem patch, 3.5inch diameter, flown aboard Apollo 9, the third manned Apollo spaceflight during a 10-day voyage in March 1969. Both items are affixed to a 13.5 x 11 certificate stating: “Carried into space during the flight of Apollo IX 3–13 March 1969.” Signed in black felt tip by James A. McDivitt, Rusty Schweickart, and Dave Scott who has added “To Al Bishop with sincere appreciation for your continued interest and support.” Affixed to a same-sized piece of cardstock. In very good condition with mild toning, foxing, wrinkling, and a few edge tears. The patch and flag are largely unaffected. Bishop, the original recipient, was a close friend and confidant to many of the Apollo astronauts and created specially produced cachet envelopes that the crews of Apollo 12 through Apollo 16 carried with them on their lunar voyages. Such a presentation from a crew with attached flight-flown items are uncommon. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
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344. Apollo 9. A 9 x 9 swatch of Beta cloth with a printed Apollo 9 mission emblem in the center. In fine condition. Very nice for display. RRAuction COA.… (MB $100)
345 345. Apollo 9. A printed Apollo 9 final Flight Plan, “AS-504/CSM-104, LM-3” dated February 3, 1969, measuring 8 x 10.5, bound by a staple to top left edge, and providing a minute-by-minute time frame for the entire mission, including two spacewalks and docking and extraction of a LM. First page is a copy of the flight plan submission bearing copies of signatures of S. H. Gardner, J. V. Rivers, Warren J. North, Deke Slayton, George Low, and Christopher Kraft. In fine condition, with mild handling wear. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
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346. Apollo 9. Apollo 09 press kit, 8 x 10.5, dated February 14, 1969. Lengthy kit provides detailed information of the entire mission. Punch holes to left edge, staple to top left, and a couple tears to cover page, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Novaspace as part of the Jim McDivitt Garage Sale. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
347. Rusty Schweickart. Two signed photos: color 8 x 10 NASA photo of Schweickart in a jacket and tie, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To David & Sue—Best wishes, Rusty Schweickart, 22 July 2000”; and a color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Schweickart performing a spacewalk, signed in silver ink, “Rusty Schweickart, Apollo 9.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
348. Apollo 9. Color 10 x 8 ‘red-numbered’ glossy NASA photo of
the Apollo 9 crew standing outside with the rocket in the background, signed in various colors of felt tip by Jim McDivitt, Dave Scott, and Rusty Schweickart. In fine condition, with impressions from collector’s notations on reverse. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Scott Cornish. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
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9 crew in their white spacesuits, signed in blue ballpoint “Rusty Schweickart” and in black felt tip “James A. McDivitt.” In fine condition, with a couple of corner creases. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
350. Jim McDivitt. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 NASA photo of McDivitt in a business suit, signed in black ballpoint “Best Wishes, James A. McDivitt.” In fine condition, with a few small creases and a strip of silvering along the bottom of the image. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
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351. Jim McDivitt. Color 8 x 10 NASA photo of McDivitt in his white spacesuit, signed in green felt tip “Jim McDivitt.” In fine condition. Precertified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) 352. Apollo 9. Color 10 x 8 NASA photo of the Apollo 9 crew posing outdoors in their white spacesuits, signed in black felt tip by Jim McDivitt, Dave Scott, and Rusty Schweickart, with Scott adding his mission number and flight assignment under his signature. In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200) 353. Jim McDivitt. Glossy 8 x 10 photo of McDivitt looking pensive in his spacesuit and helmet prior to his Apollo mission, signed in green felt tip, “James A. McDivitt, Apollo 9 CDR.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
354. Rusty Schweickart. Color 8 x 10 NASA photo of Schweickart posing with a globe, signed in black felt tip, “Rusty Schweickart, Apollo 9.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
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in his spacesuit, signed in black felt tip, “Go for it! Rusty Schweickart, Apollo 9.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
356. Dave Scott. Glossy 8 x 10 NASA photo of Scott in his space suit
and helmet during mission training, signed in black felt tip, “Dave Scott, Apollo 9 CMP.” Some scattered light creases and surface impressions, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
357. Rusty Schweickart. Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Schweickart performing a spacewalk during the Apollo 9 mission, signed in gold ink, “Really seeing the home planet! Rusty Schweickart, Apollo 9 LMP.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) 358. Dave Scott. Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Scott in his spacesuit prior to the launch of Apollo 9, signed in blue felt tip, “Dave Scott, Apollo 9.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
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apollo 10 Flight-flown Robbins Medal once owned by Buzz Aldrin! 359. Apollo 10. Flight-flown Apollo 10 Robbins Medal, approximately 1.25 x 1.25, with a raised design on the face of the mission insignia and the last names of crew members Tom Stafford, John Young, and Gene Cernan. The reverse of the sterling silver medal is engraved “May 18–26, 1969” and serial numbered “44.” Normal condition. This item originated from the collection of Buzz Aldrin and was first sold in 1990 by Superior Galleries. Made by the Robbins Company of Attleboro, Massachusetts, astronauts who are in line for a flight have the option of purchasing the medallions for themselves, family, and friends as personal souvenirs. The medals are made available only to the astronauts. At the conclusion of a flight, the tokens are sent back to Robbins, where they are engraved on the reverse, polished, numbered, and returned to the astronauts. The dyes are later destroyed. Accompanied by its original presentation case also numbered “44” and a letter of provenance from noted space enthusiast and specialist Ken Havekotte. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
Uncommon flight-flown patch and flag 360. Apollo 10. Flight-flown printed American flag, 6 x 4, along with a flight-flown crew emblem patch, 4 x 4, flown aboard Apollo 10, the fourth manned Apollo spaceflight in May 1969. Both items are affixed to a 14 x 11 certificate stating: “This flag and patch carried to the moon on Apollo X 18-26 May 1969. To Alvin H. Bishop, Jr. with our sincere thanks.” Signed in black felt tip by Tom Stafford, John Young, and Gene Cernan. A block of uniform toning covering most of the certificate, otherwise fine condition. The flag and patch remain unaffected. Affixed to a same-sized piece of cardstock. Bishop, the original recipient, was a close friend and confidant to many of the Apollo astronauts and created specially produced cachet envelopes that the crews of Apollo 12 through Apollo 16 carried with them on their lunar voyages. Such a presentation from a crew with attached flight-flown items are uncommon! Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
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Apollo 10. Analysis of Apollo 10 Photography and Visual Observations, issued by NASA’s Scientific and Technical Information Office in 1971, 226 pages, analyzing the Apollo 10 crews observations and photographs of the lunar surface. Also included are the six 8 x 10.5 Apollo 10 Lunar Photography Index lithographs produced from the mission’s photography, with various magazines highlighted on the maps of the lunar surface. In fine condition, with scattered toning and foxing to covers and pages. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
362. Apollo 10. A printed Apollo 10 final Flight Plan, “AS-505/CSM-
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363. Gene Cernan. Apollo 10 ‘Landing Site 2 Monitor Chart,’ 8 x 10.5,
carried aboard the Apollo 10 lunar module by Gene Cernan during its descent to near the lunar surface looking at the suitability of landing sites for Apollo 11. Signed in blue felt tip “Flown on Apollo X LM—Gene Cernan” adding “LM Snoopy” in a different blue felt tip. The area that became the landing site for Apollo 11 is marked with a white circle. In overall fine condition with some expected surface impressions. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
364. Apollo 10. Flight-flown fabric strap, 8.75 x 1, flown onboard Apollo
10 during its orbit around the moon. Signed in black ballpoint “Flown to moon on Apollo X CSM Gene Cernan Feb 21, 2009.” Accompanied by a photo taken at the time of the signing. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
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365. Apollo 10. Rare color 3.75 x 4.25 Apollo 10 post-flight crew patch, with the mission name and surnames of crew members Thomas Stafford, John Young, and Eugene Cernan. In very fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
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366. Apollo 10. Unique photograph montage of seven color photographs of the Apollo X mission, 4.5 x 4.25 to 6 x 8, matted with a 4 x 9.25 card signed “Tom Stafford,” “John Young,” and “Gene Cernan.” The card is toned, affecting the signatures, and the photos are slightly faded, soiled, and creased. Matted with a 5 x 3.5 card bearing a note handwritten by Cernan, “To ‘Joe’ Our thanks for your help in making this all possible—Tom–John–Gene.” Cernan has written all three names. All of the pieces are affixed to a piece of cardboard to an overall size of 16 x 20. Good condition. Young (“Apollo XVI”) and Cernan (“Apollo XVII”) later walked on the moon. Accompanied by a photocopy of a letter of authenticity from Joe D. Garino, Jr., the astronauts’ physical trainer. Precertified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
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members taking a break in their space suits and sitting in front of a lunar background, signed in blue felt tip by Gene Cernan, and in black felt tip by Tom Stafford and John Young. Both Cernan and Stafford have added their mission under their signatures, while Young has added a brief sentiment. In very fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
368. Gene Cernan. Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Cernan in his Apollo spacesuit, signed in blue felt tip, “Gene Cernan, Apollo X.” In very fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Astronaut Central. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) 369. Tom Stafford. Color satin-finish 8 x 10 NASA ‘red-numbered’ photo of Stafford posing in his white spacesuit, signed in blue felt tip, “Tom Stafford, Cdr, Apollo X.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
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373. Apollo 11. Very nice Apollo 11 15th anniversary commemorative
citation, 10.5 x 13.5, commemorated at the 1984 World’s Fair, Louisiana World Exposition, on July 20, 1984, signed in black felt tip by crew members Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, and Buzz Aldrin. Also signed by NASA administrator James M. Beggs, and bearing a souvenir Apollo 11 mission patch affixed to top left. A gold foil NASA seal is affixed. The citation is permanently mounted and triple-matted to an overall size of 16.5 x 19.5. In fine condition, with a couple spots of soiling and Collins’ signature a bit light. An unusual association between the two events! Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)
CBS press pass used by Schirra to bring the first man on the moon into the nation’s living rooms
374. Wally Schirra. Wally Schirra’s CBS Kennedy
Space Center press badge for the Apollo 11 mission. Badge measures 4 x 2.5, with the NASA emblem at the top, with “Walter Schirra” typed on the name line and “CBS” typed on the organization line. Accompanied by a handwritten letter of authenticity, signed by Schirra, which reads: “I certify that this ‘CBS Apollo 11 Press’ badge was used by me during the first Moon landing.” Also accompanied by a glossy 10 x 8 photo of Schirra and Walter Cronkite on the set during the moon landing, signed in black felt tip by both Schirra and Cronkite. In fine condition, with a staple to top left and mild handling wear. Schirra co-anchored the first moon landing with Cronkite and Arthur C. Clarke, and continued to co-anchor all the remaining Apollo Moon landing missions, including the historic first lunar landing of Apollo 11. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)
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Aldrin’s Apollo 11 flight-flown Robbins Medal 375. Apollo 11. Historic flight-flown Apollo 11 Robbins Medal, approximately 1.25 diameter, with a raised design on the face of the iconic Apollo 11 mission insignia. The reverse of the sterling silver medal is engraved with the last names of astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins, along with the July 16, 1969, launch date, July 20, 1969, moon landing date, and July 24, 1969, return date. This medal is serial numbered “126.” Normal condition. This item originated from the collection of Buzz Aldrin and was first sold in 1990 by Superior Galleries. Made by the Robbins Company of Attleboro, Massachusetts, astronauts who are in line for a flight have the option of purchasing the medallions for themselves, family, and friends as personal souvenirs. The medals are made available only to the astronauts. At the conclusion of a flight, the tokens are sent back to Robbins, where they are engraved on the reverse, polished, numbered, and returned to the astronauts. The dyes are later destroyed. Accompanied by its original presentation case also numbered “126” and a letter of provenance from noted space enthusiast and specialist Ken Havekotte. RRAuction COA.…(MB $1000)
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by NASA, entitled “Official NASA Footage Apollo 11 Man on the Moon.” Released by Columbia Pictures, the film offered ‘home movies’ of the historic lunar landing. Mild wear to the box. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
377. Michael Collins. Air mail envelope, 6.5 x 3.75, with a set of stamped lines for date, craft, and test number, signed at the bottom in blue ballpoint, “Michael Collins, Capt. USAF, Edwards AFB.” Envelope also bears a printed address to lower right as well as an October 23, 1963, Edwards, California postmark, the same month Collins was selected as part of Astronaut Group 3. In fine condition. Collins’s signing as a pilot with the inclusion of his rank is highly uncommon. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
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378. Apollo 11. Four Apollo 11-related LP albums: Man on the Moon (in German); Flight to the Moon; Apollo 11: We Have Landed on the Moon; and Footsteps on the Moon: The Epic Flight of Apollo 11. In fine condition, with expected cover wear and rubbing, scattered creases, and a few edge separations. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
379. Apollo 11. Access badge, 5 x 3, number 9966, issued to an un-
“The National Aeronautics and Space Administration cordially welcomes you to the launch of Apollo 11”
named recipient as an invitation to the launch of Apollo 11. The front of the badge includes the Apollo 11 mission emblem and lunar landscape; the reverse bears the NASA logo and reads: “The National Aeronautics and Space Administration cordially welcomes you to the launch of Apollo 11, the first mission planned to land Man on the Moon and return him safely to Earth. This credential is issued to the bearer for his sole, exclusive, personal use, and is not transferable. After launch, it may be kept as a souvenir of the mission.” Light rippling with a metal fastener affixed to the reverse of a removable plastic sleeve. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
380. Apollo 11. Four Apollo 11-related 33 1/3 rpm albums: Our Journey to the Moon; We Came In Peace For All Mankind; Man On the Moon: The Flight of Apollo 11; and Apollo 11—Man on the Moon: Blast Off to Splashdown. In fine condition, with expected cover wear and rubbing, and rippling to one cover from exposure to moisture. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
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Eagle docks with Columbia as the Apollo 11 crew prepares to jettison the lunar module and head home— flight-flown page annotated by Michael Collins, with a letter of provenance from Buzz Aldrin! 381. Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins. Original printed page from
the flight plan used and carried to the moon on the Apollo 11 mission, one page both sides, 10.5 x 8, pages 3-95 and 3-96, signed in ballpoint on page 3-95, “Carried to the moon on Apollo XI, Buzz Aldrin,” and signed on the reverse, “Flown to the moon, Buzz Aldrin.” Page 3-10 also bears a a few pencil notations in the hand of Michael Collins. This page is accompanied by a letter of provenance and explanation signed by Aldrin, which reads, in part: “Enclosed with this letter is a sheet numbered 3-95 and 3-96 from the Apollo 11 Flight Plan…. It is part of the entire document that was carried to the moon in Command Module Columbia during the first lunar landing mission. This sheet is from the detailed time line section and covers hours 129 to the beginning of hour 131 in the mission. Page 3-95 has the steps required to secure Lunar Module Eagle’s Ascent Stage just prior to jettison from Command Module Columbia. Mike Collins made the left handed check mark after the V66 CSM State Vector step was complete plus logged the values: ‘P - 5 (degrees), Y - 4 (degrees.’ He made the large circle around the retrieval steps at the bottom of the CSM/CMP column and noted that those items were in the ‘wrong places.’ Neil Armstrong and I were still in the LM and cleaning our space suits and other equipment that were coated with lunar dust. This included cleaning the outsides of the SRC’s or Same Return Containers. These were the ‘rock boxes’ what were vacuum sealed while we were outside on the lunar surface. All these steps were done just after Eagle had docked with Columbia at about 128 hours into the mission…A day earlier, Neil and became the first humans to land and walk on the Moon’s surface. Page 3-96 has the remaining steps to complete before we were to jettison the LM Ascent
State which included putting items no longer needed in Columbia over into Eagle As instructed by Mission Control, an experiment to test how long Eagle’s guidance system would work without cooling was performed after we closed-out the LM. Neil disabled the cooling system and Mission Control recommended that we perform the jettison as soon as possible in case the guidance system failed earlier than expected… Mike Collins made the large check mark after the hatch integrity check was made. We were ahead of schedule and were able to jettison the LM at 130 hours and 10 minutes into the mission…The flight plan was probably the single most important document related to the success of our mission. It provided a time schedule of crew activities and spacecraft maneuvers to accomplish the first lunar landing…This page has been in my private collection since 1969.” A rare opportunity to acquire Apollo 11 flight-flown material with astronaut provenance, as items flown on the first moon mission are difficult to come by and are highly desired by space collectors. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $1000)
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382. Neil Armstrong. Signed book: First on the Moon. First
edition. Boston: Little, Brown and Company, 1970. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6 x 8.5, 511 pages. Signed on the half-title page in blue ballpoint. In fine condition, with light erased pencil notation to top of signed page and some scattered light edge wear and toning to dustjacket. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
383. Neil Armstrong: Viola Armstrong. ALS signed “Viola L.
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384. Apollo 11. Color booklet entitled “Log of Apollo 11,” 10 x 7.5, 12 pages, issued by NASA’s Office of Public Affairs, chronicling the highlights of the Apollo 11 mission, including man’s first steps on the moon. In fine condition, with some scattered creases to covers, and expected handling wear. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
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385. Moon Science. Booklet entitled ‘Moon,’ 5.5 x 8.25, 64 pages, published by Nelson Doubleday, Inc., in 1970. The program served as an introduction to young adults about the lunar program. Creasing to covers and mild handling wear. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100) 386. Apollo 11. Apollo 11 “Contingency Checklist,” 6 x 8, prepared by
the spacecraft systems branch of the flight crew support division, dated June 9, 1969 and stamp-dated June 16, 1969. The multi-page book covers various scenarios including such emergency procedures for a fire or smoke in the cabin, as well as a “power down” list. In fine condition with scattered toning, some staining, and three punch holes along the left side to each page. The pages are secured by a trio of rings. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
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387. Apollo 11. DS, two pages, 8.5 x 11, March 27, 1968.
A printed “Agenda for Astronaut Briefing on S-II Stage,” signed in various inks on the first page by Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, Buzz Aldrin, James Lovell, Frank Borman, Bill Anders, and Jerry Carr. Each astronaut’s signature has been identified in another hand; the second page also bears several descriptive notations, evidently made at the time of the briefing. Light soiling and handling wear (including staple holes), creases to lower right blank area, notations as noted, and slightly irregular ink flow to Anders’s signature, otherwise fine condition. On this day, the astronauts were briefed on the status of the S-II, the second stage of the Saturn V rocket built by North American Aviation. The topics included the emergency detection system, structures and insulation, propulsion and mechanical systems, as well as instrumentation and electrical systems. Among those in attendance—the complete crews of Apollo 8 and Apollo 11—including Neil Armstrong. Each astronaut would eventually rely on the S-II, which used liquid oxygen and liquid hydrogen, to propel them through the upper atmosphere. Based on the date of this document, this agenda specifically referred to S-II-2, which carried cameras to record first stage separation and identify any potential problems, with enhanced versions of the same system used throughout Apollo. The dangers of space flight and aviation was brought home to the astronauts on the same date as this document, as it was the same day cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin was killed in a training accident. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)
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Apollo 11 Preliminary Science Report, issued by NASA’s Scientific and Information Division, 8 x 10.5, 204 pages. Report is full of photos and explanations of the mission, and is stamped on the front cover “NASA SP-214.” Signed on the title page in blue felt tip, “From my personal library collection. Walt Cunningham Apollo 7.” In fine condition, with expected handling wear. These reports were issued by NASA as soon as possible after missions to release initial information quickly for research and discussion.Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA..…(MB $200)
388. Buzz Aldrin. A 5.75 x 6 swatch of Beta cloth, bearing a printed 3.5-inch diameter Apollo 11 mission emblem, signed in blue ballpoint “Buzz Aldrin.” In fine condition, with a bit of light feathering to a few strokes due to nature of material. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
390. Apollo 11. Original unbound printed manual entitled “Views From the CM and LM During The Flight Of Apollo 11 (Mission G),” dated June 12, 1969. Manual contains 267 pages, most of which are exact depictions in the form of illustrations, showing what the Apollo 11 astronauts will see out their windows at any time during the mission. Some of the section headings include Discussion of Data, Mission Geometry, Views From CSM During Translunar Phase, Views From CSM and LM During Lunar Orbit Phase, Views From CSM During Transearth Phase, and Views From CM During Entry Phase.RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
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391. Buzz Aldrin. Personal check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Aldrin, “Edwin E. Aldrin, Jr.,” payable to Army Athletic Assoc. for $10.00, March 12, 1981. In fine condition, with light cancellation stamp to upper portion and mild show-through from stamps on reverse. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
394. Buzz Aldrin. Commemorative cover with a cachet honoring the Apollo 11 crew and mission, signed in black felt tip, “Buzz Aldrin, Astronaut.” In very fine condition. Single-signed Aldrin covers are uncommon. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
392. Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin. Unusual air mail envelope,
naval recovery of Apollo 11, signed in blue and black ballpoint by the crew of Photo Helicopter #70: A. K. Patrick, L. L. Duncan, G. B. Benton, and Milt Putnam. In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
6.5 x 3.75, bearing a March 25, 1969, Houston, Texas cancellation, as well as a July 20, 1985, Wapakoneta, Ohio, Neil Armstrong commemorative cancellation, signed on the front in black felt tip by Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin. In fine condition, with some scattered light toning, mainly to lower right corner. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)
393. Neil Armstrong. An erector set piece once played with by Neil Armstrong, originally belonging to his father Stephen. The silver erector girder measures 12 x 1, with single screw holes to each edge. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Rick Boos, stating the piece was obtained at the 1988 estate auction of Stephen and Viola Armstrong and “According to Neil’s mom, the erector set I purchased belonged to her husband Stephen and was played with by the boys (Neil and Dean).” Also accompanied by a presentation plaque suitable for framing. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
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396. Buzz Aldrin. Moon landing commemorative cover with a cachet honoring the first moon landing, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) 397. Neil Armstrong and Michael Collins. FDC honoring the first
lunar landing, nicely signed in blue felt tip by Neil Armstrong and Michael Collins. Cover also bears a first man on the moon postage stamp with double cancellations of July, 20, 1969 and September 9,1969. In fine condition. Accompanied by a handwritten note from the original owner apologizing for only being able to get Armstrong’s and Collins’s signatures. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
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398. Apollo 11. Apollo 11 Manned Flight Awareness medal, 1.25˝ diameter. The face bears the raised re-creation of the famous image of Buzz Aldrin looking at the American flag on the lunar surface; the reverse is engraved, “This Medallion contains metal from spacecrafts Columbia and Eagle, that took Astronauts Armstrong, Aldrin and Collins on their historic Apollo 11 mission that resulted in the first landing of man on the Moon.” Normal condition, with light overall finish loss. A desirable artifact commemorating—and made from—a piece of history! RRAuction COA.…(MB $200) 399. Apollo 11. A 2 x .1.75 slice of Avcoat ablative heat shield removed from the Apollo 11 command module for testing following its return to Earth. The shield is encased in a 5.25 x 1 x 1 block of Lucite imprinted with the mission name and identifying notation. A highly desirable flightflown item from Apollo 11! RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
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401. Apollo 11. Original remnant of silver-colored Kapton foil from the outer skin of the Apollo 11 command module Columbia, approximately .75 x .75, suspended within a 3-inch tall sloped piece of Lucite with an image of the Apollo 11 emblem. This very material helped keep the Apollo 11 crew safe as they returned from their historic mission. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
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foil, each about 2-inches long, recovered from the Apollo 11 command module after splashdown. Wonderfully displayed within a 3-inch diameter x 1-inch tall clear plastic disk with light scratches and imprinted, “Apollo 11. Armstrong—Aldrin—Collins July 16th–24th 1969.” RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
403. Buzz Aldrin. A tiny flight-flown piece of the Columbia’s Com-
mand Module gold ‘Kapton’ foil, affixed to an 11 x 8.5 informational sheet describing the Apollo 11 flight and a complete description of the material’s role on the spacecraft, nicely signed in black ink by Aldrin. In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
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signed and inscribed in black felt tip “To Tony Cipriano, with best wishes, Buzz Aldrin.” Beautifully cloth-matted with a 1.5 x 1 portion of Kapton foil, as well as two 1.5 x 1 pieces of other material from the returning command module of an unidentified lunar mission, to an overall size of 15.75 x 18.5. In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
405. Apollo 11. Remarkably unique display, entitled “’One giant leap’
From the first step of flight to the first footstep on the moon,” containing a tiny relic from the Wright Brothers’ 1911 Flier and the Apollo 11 command module, Columbia. Each piece is encased in clear plastic measuring 10 x 3 x 1.5. Accompanied by its original display box. RRAuction COA.… (MB $200)
406. Apollo 11. Flight-flown ablative plug, removed from the Columbia
command module after splashdown by O. W. Nasse, who was assigned to the Apollo 11 post landing and safety recovery team. Accompanied by a printed letter of authenticity from Ken Havekotte. RRAuction COA.… (MB $200)
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407. Apollo 11. Approximately 1 x .25 piece of flight-flown coldplate
metal used to shield the Apollo 11 Command Module Columbia as it carried the crew to and from the moon. The fragment is encased in a 3.5 x 5 x 1.5 block of Lucite imprinted with the mission name and an identifying notation. A highly desirable flight-flown item from Apollo 11! RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
408. Apollo 11. Grumman Plane News, 10.5 x 13.25, 15 pages, issued on July 28, 1969. Cover features Neil Armstrong’s historic first steps on the moon as well as his famous quote. Inside has photos and articles about various Grumman projects and employees. In fine condition, with scattered toning and soiling, and a central horizontal fold. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100) 409. Apollo 11. Commemorative medallion, approximately 1.5-inch diameter, with a raised design on the face of Neil Armstrong stepping foot on the lunar surface and on the reverse a replica of the plaque left by the astronauts on the moon. The piece was presented by NASA to B. H. Ragsdale, a member of the NASA/SCO launch team. Normal condition. Sealed in a clear plastic case. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
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Truly one-of-a-kind radio rack cover signed before their 1969 Chicago ticker-tape parade
411. Apollo 11. One-of-a-kind striking blue naugahyde radio rack cover, 20 x 32, used aboard the United States Coast Guard Air Station helicopter HH52A 1466 on August 13, 1969, as it ferried Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins around Chicago before a ticker-tape parade in their honor. The cover bears a Chicago Air Station patch at the top and snap fasteners along the vertical edges. Beautifully and gigantically signed in black felt tip, “Neil Armstrong,” “Buzz Aldrin,” and “Michael Collins.” In fine condition.
Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the original recipient of the signed rack cover, Russell Yeats, describing the background of the signatures. Letter reads, in part: “USCG Air Station Chicago was asked to fly the astronauts…around Chicago for a parade in there [sic] honor. The helo HH52A 1466 was assigned and to be outfitted in blue seats-rug-and etc. Ens Millquist and ASM 1 Yeaton were assigned the job…A request was asked if the astronauts would sign where they sat plus the radio rack
cover. Things were signed and radio rack cover was giving [sic] to ASM 1 Yeaton by pilot and XO of Air Station Chicago.” Also accompanied by copies of two photos from the day of the event: one of Yeats, Millquist, and the helicopter’s crew posing in front of the actual helicopter with the seats and rack cover; the other with Yeats and Millquist posing in front of the helicopter with the signed seats and rack cover. The signed seat cover is on display at the USCG Air Station in Chicago. The Windy City was just one of the stops on the Apollo crew’s celebratory homecoming, on their first day out of quarantine. Throngs of Chicagoans turned out for a ticker-tape parade that wound down Michigan Avenue onto State Street and into the Loop, with each soul hoping for a glimpse of the trio of men who just three weeks earlier had made history. An unbelievably unique piece of space history obtained by one of the men who accompanied the Apollo astronauts on that summer day. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)
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412. Apollo 11. Three items: DS, one page, 11 x 8.5,
reading in part: “Department of Defense, Manager for Manned Space Flight Support Operations, Be it known by these presents that QM2 Kenneth H. Hoback served in support of Department of Defense operations during the Apollo XI mission, the first Moon landing flight in July 1969,” signed in black felt tip “Neil Armstrong,” “Buzz Aldrin,” and “Michael Collins”; DS, one page 8 x 10.5, Helmsman Qualification certificate for QM3 Kenneth H. Hoback, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “Best wishes to Kenny Hoback—Neil Armstrong” and “Buzz Aldrin”; and a color 8 x 10 cardstock photo of Armstrong posing in his spacesuit against a lunar background, signed and inscribed in black ballpoint, “To Kenny & ‘The Hornet,’ Neil Armstrong.” Accompanied by a letter of commendation to the sailor from his commanding officer. The Armstrong photo and the Defense Department certificate are accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA; the Collins signature is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Novaspace. In overall fine condition, with a few scattered light creases, scattered toning to the documents, and two spots of soiling to the Defense Department certificate. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
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Unique rubberized glove used at NASA’s Lunar Receiving Laboratory
413. Apollo 11. Exceptional left hand glove used to handle lab animals and lunar material in tests at the Lunar Receiving Laboratory in Houston, Texas. The black rubber glove is 9.5-inches long. The rubberized extension, which could cover up to the left shoulder, can expand to 26 inches. Minor wear and slight deterioration in glove and extension. In the early moon landing missions there was concern that hazardous biologicals could be brought back into the Earth’s biosphere, so quarantine conditions were maintained for the materials brought back, with this glove used by scientists to handle such fine material as well as the plants and animals that were exposed to that material. Accompanied by two glossy 10 x 8 photos: one color NASA photo showing a scientist working with mice in the laboratory. The fingers of the glove holding an instrument a few inches from a mouse are visible; and a Brown & Root/Northrop Corporation photograph showing researchers working with sample containers. Also accompanied by a laserprint image of an examination team member looking at lunar material. A right hand rubberized glove is clearly visible in this image. According to the consignor, the glove originates from the Estate of John A. Mason, former Deputy Director of the Lunar Receiving Laboratory at the Johnson Space Center in Houston. Dr. Mason was a participant in the Space Science Board’s Review of the National Academy of Sciences of Lunar Quarantine Recommendations held in Houston’s Manned Spacecraft Center on February 17, 1970. RRAuction COA.…(MB $500)
414. Apollo 11. Attractive medallion, 2.5-inch diameter issued to commemorate Apollo 11. The raised likenesses of the Apollo 11 crew appear on one side with a raised likeness of the lunar capsule on the reverse. This originates from the collection of Jim McDivitt. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Novaspace. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
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415. Apollo 11. Log of Apollo 11, dated on the first page June 1979,
but issued by NASA on the 20th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission, 8.5 x 11, 13 pages, providing highlights of the mission, including the lunar landing, and Armstrong’s first step on the moon. In fine condition, with a ding to back cover. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
416. Apollo 11. Apollo 11 mission report, 8 x 10.5, 8 pages, issued by NASA, dated August 14, 1969, and numbered in the top right corner of the cover “MR-5.” This abridged mission report details the highlights of the mission. In fine condition, with some scattered creases. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100) 417. Neil Armstrong. Original ‘reserved’ homecoming card, 4.25 x 2.5,
for Neil Armstrong’s Wapakoneta Homecoming on September 9, 1969. Card features an image of Armstrong and an insignia commemorating the Apollo 11 mission. In fine condition, with staple hole to right edge, scattered mild toning, and light handling wear. More than 80,000 supporters greeted Armstrong upon his return to his hometown, and Bob Hope served as marshal for the event. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
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421. Apollo 11. Original 4-inch diameter Apollo 11 emblem patch made
419. Apollo 11. NASA Fact sheet, 8 x 10.5, six pages, issued by the Public Affairs Office of the manned Spacecraft Center, issued after the Apollo 12 mission, detailing the ways the moon was being explored. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
422. Buzz Aldrin. Commemorative cardboard poster, 14 x 21, honoring “Montclair’s Man on the Moon, Buzz Aldrin Day, Saturday, September 6, 1969,” later signed in black felt tip “Buzz Aldrin, Apollo XI.” In very good condition, with creasing, surface impressions, light soiling and staining, and two pinholes at the upper corners. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
8 x 10.5, dated August 14, 1969, signed in blue felt tip on the front cover “Neil Armstrong.” In fine condition, with a couple of tiny creases and irregular ink flow to Armstrong’s name. Accompanied by an unsigned 8 x 10 NASA photo of Armstrong. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
420. Apollo 11. Ten Apollo 11 souvenir patches, nine measuring 4-inches in diameter and one measuring 3-inches in diameter. Includes an AB Emblem ‘brown Moon’ early patch, and a scarce orange border Lion Brothers patch, with the smaller patch embroidered with the phrase “Bird Watcher.” In overall fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
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423. Apollo 11. Apollo 11 Preliminary Science Report, issued by NASA’s Scientific and Information Division, 8 x 10.5, 204 pages. Report is full of photos and explanations of the mission, and is stamped on the front cover “NASA SP-214.” In fine condition, with expected handling wear. These reports were issued by NASA as soon as possible after missions to release initial information quickly for research and discussion. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
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424. Neil Armstrong. Red felt pennant measuring approximately 19
inches in length, designed with a 3 x 5 photo of Armstrong in a suit and tie, signed in blue ink, “Neil Armstrong.” The pennant is from a homecoming celebration in Wapakoneta, Ohio. Spots of toning, vertical creases, and Armstrong’s signature a little light. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
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425. Apollo 11. Commemorative plaque, presented to Jim McDivitt,
for his part in the Apollo 11 mission. Wooden plaque measures 8 x 10 and bears two relief medallions, both measuring 2˝ in diameter, one of the Apollo 11 insignia, the other engraved “Beech Aircraft Corporation Cryogenic Gas Storage System.” Along with the medallions are two plaques which read, “Presented to Col. J. A. McDivitt In Commemoration of Man’s First Lunar Landing, July 20, 1969.” Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Novaspace as part of the Jim McDivitt Garage Sale. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
426. Apollo 11. Apollo 11 Lunar Landing press kit, 8.25 x 10.5, 250 pages, providing very detailed information and diagrams related to the first moonwalks. In fine condition, with punch holes to left edge, as well as a staple hole to top left corner, and some light cover toning. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
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Moon Age. First Harper Colophon Edition. NY: Harper and Row, 1972. Paperback, 5.5 x 8, 88 pages. Signed and inscribed on the inside front cover, “To Jay H. Clow–With sincere good wishes, Neil Armstrong.” In very good to fine condition, with some light toning and creasing to inside front cover, none affecting signature, owner’s signature to half-title page, another name and address on inside back cover, creasing and surface marks to covers, and light handling wear. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
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428. Apollo 11. Informative Apollo 11 principal events of Moon Mission
poster, 17 x 22, issued by NASA. Poster shows artist’s images of various aspects of the moon mission, plus several news articles pertaining to the astronauts and mission. Poster bears a box which reads, “Release After July 11, 1969, Space Sheet Public Information Division, Vol. 7, No. 10.” Poster appears to be some type of prototype for a newspaper insert. In very good condition, with partial separations to central horizontal and vertical folds, scattered edge wear and creasing, and some light damp staining. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
429. Apollo 11. Collection of ten items, each pertaining to the Apollo 11 launch. Items are: one-page NASA press release regarding the launch; NASA pre-launch briefing informational packet; NASA Public Information Division “Space Sheet”; NASA/Grumman Apollo lunar module narrative; July 1969 issue of the Canaveral Section Report; two press packets from Bendix Aerospace Systems Division explaining the Apollo Lunar Surface Experiments Package; a July 9 copy of “Moon Mail”; and two 8 x 10 glossy photos of one of the Apollo 11 astronauts ‘practicing’ in their space suit. In overall very good to fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
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430. Apollo 11. Color limited edition 36 x 34 print, numbered #485/900, signed in black felt tip by Buzz Aldrin (adding “The crew of Apollo 11 We came in peace for all mankind”), and Michael Collins, and in ink by Neil Armstrong. Also signed in pencil by artist Anne Klingenburg. Rolled and in very good condition, with wrinkling, pinholes at the corners, paper loss, long strip of old tape residue at the top border, staining along the edges, and Armstrong’s signature very light. Conditional issues along border could be matted out. The original painting was presented to Armstrong at the Neil Armstrong Air and Space Museum in Wapakoneta, Ohio in the late 1980s, and according to the consignor this print was signed by the moonwalker at that event. It was subsequently signed by the remainder of the Apollo 11 crew. Collins’ signature is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Astronaut Central which pictures a photo of Collins signing the print and also a CD containing several images of Collins signing and displaying the print. Also included is a CD comprised of several photos of Aldrin at Spacefest signing the print. Impeccable documentation and a lesser-seen format for Apollo 11 crew signed items. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $1000)
Four American aviation heroes honor an esteemed predecessor —Charles Lindbergh 431. Armstrong, Shepard, Lovell, and Doolittle. Color limited edition 28 x 20 print entitled ‘Lindbergh Arrives Over Paris,’ numbered #77/100, signed in the lower border in black felt tip by Neil Armstrong, Alan Shepard, James Lovell, and J. H. Doolittle. Also signed in felt tip by the artist, Robert E. Carlin. Rolled and in fine condition. An impressive and remarkably scarce ensemble of signatures representing heroes of the air, including the first American in space and, of course, the first man on the moon!Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
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Replica chalice from Aldrin’s communion on the moon 432. Buzz Aldrin. A replica
of the silver communion chalice carried to the lunar surface by Buzz Aldrin during the Apollo 11 lunar landing on July 20, 1969, accompanied by a personalized photo of the Apollo 11 moon landing signed in silver by Aldrin, “The Silver Chalice, Buzz Aldrin.” Chalice measures three inches high and is set atop a four inch high crystal pedestal, with an affixed plaque reading, “A replica of the chalice used by Col. Edwin E. Aldrin, Jr. in celebrating holy communion on the moon. Apollo 11 Tranquility base, July 20, 1969,” and signed under the plaque in silver ink, “Buzz Aldrin.” Aldrin returned the original communion chalice he used on the moon to Webster Presbyterian Church in Webster, Texas, where he served as an elder. Accompanied by a certificate of provenance detailing the story of Aldrin taking communion on the moon, and reads, in part: “In coordination with Pastor Dean Woodruff of Webster Presbyterian Church, Webster, Texas, shortly after Apollo 11 touched down on the surface of the Moon, Buzz Aldrin partook of communion in the quiet confines of the lunar module. In a prearranged service the congregation of the church held communion services on Earth at Webster Presbyterian…The lunar communion services were coordinated with the national church headquarters and NASA officials. In order to avoid conflict of duties, the communion elements were stowed in Aldrin’s Personal Preference …This silver communion chalice was personally autographed by Buzz Aldrin, Saturday, June 4, 2011, in Tucson, Arizona.” Also accompanied by a laminated copy of Aldrin’s handwritten remarks and bible passages recited during his communion, a photo of the original chalice and Aldrin’s PPK Kit, and a photo of Aldrin taken at the time of signing. Also included is a hardcover copy of “The Apostles of Apollo” by C. L. Mersch, which includes a chapter “The Silver Chalice” detailing the communion event. NASA had urged Aldrin not to celebrate the sacrament publicly. Atheist activist Madelyn Murray O’Hare had already filed suit because the Apollo 8 crew read from the Book of Genesis for all the world to hear as they orbited the moon on Christmas Eve the year before. So instead, Aldrin got on the radio shortly after the moon landing and broadcast a message for those listening on Earth to observe “a few moments of silence” to think about what had just happened and to give thanks in their own way. Aldrin then tuned off the microphone and served Communion to himself. This replica serves as a unique and inspirational artifact of the first lunar mission. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)
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435. Neil Armstrong.
plaque honoring the crew of the Apollo 11 mission. The plaque reads “Here men from the planet Earth first set foot upon the moon July 1969, A. D. We came in peace for all mankind.” The plaque carries facsimile signatures of all three crew members and of Richard Nixon, and has also been signed in black felt tip by Aldrin in the lower right corner. In very fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Scott Cornish. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
434. Neil Armstrong.
Original program, 7 x 10, two pages, from the 1976 Annual Dinner of the Indiana Society in New York held at the Biltmore Hotel on May 12, 1969, signed on the front cover in black ink by Neil Armstrong. In fine condition, with a bit of handling wear and the signature a shade light. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
Program from the 1974 Aviation Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremonies, 7 x 11.25, signed on the cover in blue felt tip “Neil Armstrong.” The cover and interior pages have also been signed by Armstrong’s wife, Jan Armstrong, and several officials and inductees, including Bill Allen, Leigh Wade, C. R. Smith, John K. Northrup, and T. Claude Ryan. Mild handling wear, and Armstrong’s signature slightly touching his wife’s name, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
436. Apollo 11. Program entitled
“Apollo 11 Lunar Landing,” two pages, 8 x 10.5, providing a brief synopsis of the Apollo 11 mission and crew. Scattered creasing and wrinkling, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
Original artwork and proof stamping of the Apollo 11 die which went to the moon
437. Apollo 11. Three negatives of the original artwork from which the Apollo 11 Medal die was made. Each measures approximately 4 x 3.25, with one image of one side, and two variations of the reverse, with one obviously dropped in favor of the other; and a proof strike of the die that went to the Moon on board Apollo 11. Struck on both sides of a 6 x 6 sheet of metal, the relief strike commemorates the mission on one side, with reverse stating “The die for this medallion was carried to the moon and back by the crew of Apollo 11 in July 1969,” and bears the facsimile signatures of all three crew members. A rare and interesting artifact from the most famous of the Apollo missions. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
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Bowing out of the Bogie Busters 438. Neil Armstrong. Bogie Busters’
Golf Tournament RSVP card, 5.5 x 4.25, postmarked February 22, 1999, filled in by Armstrong on the “Name” line in block letters, “Neil Armstrong,” with Armstrong adding a short note to his friend Cy Laughter along the bottom reading: “Cy-Sorry, I must be out of the country at that time. Have a great one!” Some light postal marks showing through under signature, and first line of note, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by an unsigned 5 x 7 photo of Armstrong waiting to tee off at a tournament. Bogie Busters was a two-day celebrity golf outing held annually between 1967 and 1991 in Dayton, Ohio, sponsored by the Laughter Corporation and headed by Cy Laughter. Any type of Armstrong handwritten material is scarce and highly-prized by space collectors. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
439. Apollo 11. Apollo 11 USS Hornet TV Recovery Team cap. Blue
wool cap by Harvard Sports Headwear is embroidered “U.S.S. Hornet, Apollo 11,” with a recovery team patch affixed to one side and embroidered American flag on the back of the cap. In fine condition, with normal wear. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
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440. Apollo 11. Bound operations manual titled “Saturn V Flight Manual
SA 506,” dated February 25, 1969. Manual measures 8.25 x 10.75. An opening page states in part, “This manual was prepared to provide the astronaut with a single source reference as to the characteristics and functions of the SA-506 launch vehicle and AS-506 flight mission.” Manual is full of flow charts, check lists, and procedures for various states as well as emergency detection, performance, instrumentation, and mission variables. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
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441. Apollo 11. Five color glossy candid photos taken during the Apollo 11 recovery mission. Four identical 4.5 x 3 aerial photos of the USS Hornet, each signed on the reverse by members of the helicopter crew; and one 3 x 3 color glossy of a Navy helicopter landing on the Hornet, signed on the reverse by Commander Donald S. Jones. Jones served as the recovery pilot for the two most critical moon flights of Apollo VIII (first orbit around the moon) and Apollo X1 (first landing of men on the moon). In fine condition, with surface impressions from signatures on reverse. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
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442. Neil Armstrong. Remarkable color glossy 10 x 7.75 photo
of the Apollo 11 lunar module Eagle as it returned from the surface of the moon to dock with the command module Columbia on July 21, 1969. Neatly signed in blue ballpoint, “Neil Armstrong,” against the lunar backdrop. Accompanying is an amazing and historic collection of 35 color glossy 7.75 x 10 or 10 x 7.75 photos taken by Armstrong on the surface of the moon during the historic Apollo 11 mission. Each image, from mankind’s first excursion to another object in the sky, was captured by Armstrong. Among the instantly recognizable photos are Buzz Aldrin’s slow descent from the relative safety of the Eagle, Aldrin standing next to the American flag, and of course a dramatic shot of Armstrong’s footprint in the fine lunar soil. Overall fine condition with a few small creases or surface marks, very faint edge curling to some
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“Edwin E. Aldrin, Jr.,” and “Michael Collins” on individual white 3.75 x 1.5 matchbook covers. Each cover has the astronaut’s printed name and a signature line. Magnificently and archivally double-matted with a color photo of Aldrin on the moon and descriptive plaque, and framed in a high quality mahogany to an overall size of 24 x 26. In fine condition with two vertical folds (from the matchbook cover design) passing through the center of all three signatures and staple holes at the far right of each item. A copy affixed to the reverse of the frame reveals each item has a PSA/DNA authentication label affixed to its reverse. Desirable full name signatures. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
445. Buzz Aldrin. Color glossy 10 x 8 NASA photo of the American
flag on the lunar surface placed by the Apollo 11 crew, signed in black felt tip, “’We came in peace for all mankind’ Buzz Aldrin, Apollo XI, July 20, 1969.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
448 446. Neil Armstrong. Ballpoint signature, “Neil Armstrong,” on an offwhite 3 x 4 slip. Central horizontal fold crossing his signature, a few other creases, diagonal lines from magnetic photo album, and show-through from printing and handwriting on reverse, otherwise very good condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $150) 447. Buzz Aldrin. Color 8 x 10 NASA white spacesuit photo of Aldrin posing with his helmet, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a few scattered surface marks and impressions. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) 448. Buzz Aldrin and Lyndon B. Johnson. Color vintage glossy
11 x 14 photo of President Johnson presenting Buzz Aldrin with the Exceptional Service Medal, inscribed in the lower border in a calligrapher’s hand, “To: Astronaut Edwin E. Aldrin, With best wishes,” and signed in black ink, as president, “Lyndon B. Johnson,” and also signed in the lower border in black felt tip by Buzz Aldrin. Creasing to bottom corners, a few smaller border creases, and dings and bumps to top edge, otherwise fine condition. On November 23, at LBJ’s Texas ranch Lovell and Aldrin were presented with NASA’s Exceptional Service Award. A unique and extremely personal artifact from the early days of the US space program. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
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449. Buzz Aldrin. Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Aldrin in his white spacesuit with his hand on his helmet, signed in blue felt tip, “Buzz Aldrin, Apollo XI.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
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450. Neil Armstrong. Original vintage unsigned Associated Press photo, 7 x 9, of Armstrong and his wife on their wedding day. Press caption affixed to reverse reads: “(For use with Armstrong profile for AMS of Sunday, July 13 by Paul Recer.) Another heavenly day for Astronaut to be. Neil Alden Armstrong, the Apollo 11 astronaut who is slated to be the first human to touch on the Lunar surface later this month, is shown with his bride, the former Janet Shearon, at their marriage in 1956.” Reverse of photo also bears several notations in Spanish. In fine condition, with some scattered light surface marks and dings. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
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451. Buzz Aldrin. Color 8 x 10 NASA photo of Aldrin in his white spacesuit, signed in black felt tip “‘Contact Light, OK, Engine Stop.’ Buzz Aldrin, Apollo XI.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) 452. Apollo 11 Mission Control. Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of
the Apollo 11 liftoff, signed in black felt tip “Gene Kranz ‘White Flight,’” “Gerry Griffin ‘Gold Flight,’” “Chris Kraft,” and “On our way to the moon– Glynn S. Lunney, Black Flight.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
453. Apollo 11 Mission Control. Color 8 x 10 NASA photo of an
Atlas rocket at lift-off, signed in felt tip by Chris Kraft, Gene Krantz, Gerry Griffins, Glynn Lunney, and Stephen Bales. In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
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454. Buzz Aldrin. Color satin-finish 8 x 10 full-length photo of Aldrin on the surface of the moon, signed in blue felt tip, “Buzz Aldrin, Apollo XI.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) 455. Buzz Aldrin. Color satin-finish 8 x 10 full-length photo of Aldrin on the lunar surface, signed in blue felt tip, “First lunar landing, Buzz Aldrin, Apollo XI.” In very fine condition. Aldrin, and this pose, served as the model for the coveted Moonman trophy, which serves as the official trophy of the MTV Video Music Awards. Images of Aldrin were also figured prominently in early MTV commercials. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
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456. Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin. Unique 7 x 5 cardstock photo of Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin meeting with German President Gustave Heinemann, signed in blue ballpoint by Armstrong and black felt tip by Aldrin. Also signed in blue ballpoint by Heinemann. In fine condition with a few specks of surface chipping to the extreme right edge. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)
The quintessential Armstrong presentation 458. Neil Armstrong. Pristine and
457. Apollo 11. Color 11 x 8.5 textured photo of Richard Nixon speaking with the quarantined Apollo 11 crew aboard the USS Hornet after their mission, signed in black felt tip by Armstrong, and in blue ballpoint by Aldrin and Collins. In very fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Scott Cornish (Armstrong) and certificates of authenticity from Novaspace (Aldrin and Collins). Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)
extremely-desirable color 8 x 10 NASA photo of Armstrong posing in his flight suit against a lunar background, boldly signed in blue felt tip “All the best! Neil Armstrong.” Nicely double suede matted and framed with an Apollo 11 mission patch, to an overall size of 15.5 x 22.5. A light paperclip impression to top edge, otherwise in very fine condition. Uninscribed photos of Armstrong represent one of the most coveted and elusive prizes in the entire field of space collecting, that coupled with the boldness and clarity of the signature (as well as the addition of a sentiment, very seldom-seen on uninscribed photos!), this particular example skyrockets into the upper echelon of Armstrong signed material. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Novaspace as well as a letter of authenticity from James Spence. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)
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Appealing uninscribed crew portrait of the most famous of the Apollo missions 459. Apollo 11. Color 10 x 8 NASA photo of the Apollo 11 crew posing together in their spacesuits against a lunar background, signed in black felt tip by Neil Armstrong, Mike Collins, and Buzz Aldrin. In fine condition, with paperclip impression to top edge, and some scattered light creases and surface marks. A cornerstone for any advanced space collection. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)
Neil, Buzz, and Mike recognize ‘Flight’ following their history-making journey 460. Apollo 11. Color glossy 9.25 x 7 photo of the
Apollo 11 prime crew posing together in their spacesuits against a lunar background, affixed to a 12 x 10.5 mount, signed and inscribed in black felt tip on the mount, “To Cliff Charlesworth–With our sincere appreciation for your friendship and your professional performance as our ‘flight’ Neil Armstrong,” and “Michael Collins,” and “Buzz Aldrin,” with Armstrong adding “Apollo 11,” next to Aldrin’s signature. Light surface impression to upper left background of image, mild uniform fading to photo, as well as signatures and inscriptions, but all still completely legible, and a bit of mild toning to mount, otherwise fine condition. Photo was originally acquired from the Lousma Family collection. The Apollo 11 crew had good reason to thank Charlesworth for his friendship and “professional performance” as he served as a NASA flight director for the first moon landing. In his capacity as flight director for the Manned Spacecraft Center at Houston from 1962 to 1970, he was ultimately responsible for all decisions pertaining to mankind’s most important spaceflight. He also served as director for Gemini 11, Gemini 12, and Apollo 8. Charlesworth died in 1991. Sincere admiration from Apollo 11 to one of the forgotten heroes who made their mission a success. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)
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461. Neil Armstrong. Vintage color 8 x 10 NASA photo of Armstrong in civilian clothing, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Mark—Best Wishes—Neil Armstrong, Gemini VIII.” In very good condition, with upper right corner crease, surface scratches that touch his face and portions of signature and inscription, scattered staining, and an irregular block of soiling. A unique sentiment that pre-dates the moonwalker’s involvement with the Apollo program. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the photograph’s original recipient stating this photo was originally obtained for him by a former mayor of Armstrong’s hometown of Wapakoneta, Ohio. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
Exceedingly rare Armstrong fan mail request from 1999
462. Neil Armstrong. Exceptional color 8 x 10 NASA photo of Armstrong posing in his white space suit, his helmet by his side, nicely signed and inscribed in blue felt tip “To John Wardell, All the best—Neil Armstrong.” In fine condition. This very exemplar was obtained through the mail in 1999 and featured in Relics of the Space Race as one of the very rare Armstrong signature examples after he all but stopped signing autographs for admirers. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)
463. Neil Armstrong. Color 8 x 10 NASA photo of Armstrong in his space suit
with a lunar back drop, signed and inscribed in blue ink “To Mike Dickas, Best of Luck, Neil Armstrong.” In fine condition, with scattered surface impressions, bit of edge wear, a tiny area of paper loss, signature and inscription a bit faint but legible. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
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464. Michael Collins. Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Collins in his
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white spacesuit posing against a lunar background, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
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465. Michael Collins. Breathtaking color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of the Apollo 11 command module orbiting the moon, signed in black felt tip, “Apollo XI CM ‘Columbia’ Michael Collins, CMP, July 1969.” In fine condition, with a couple light creases to lower left corner. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
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466. Michael Collins. Glossy 10 x 8 NASA photo of Collins being
suited up before his Apollo 11 flight, signed in black felt tip, “Michael Collins, Apollo XI, July 16, 1969.” In fine condition, with some scattered light creases and surface marks. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
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467. Michael Collins. Crystal clear color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo
of Collins training in a command module simulator, signed in silver ink, “Michael Collins, Apollo XI CMP.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
468. Michael Collins. Glossy 4 x 5 photo of Collins in a suit and tie, signed in black felt tip “Michael Collins.” Scattered creasing, an area of vertical crazing just to the right of center, and some silvering to some of the darker portions, otherwise fine condition. An early portrait of the Apollo 11 crew member. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) 469. Michael Collins. Color 8 x 10 NASA photo of Collins in a
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suit jacket and tie, signed in black felt tip, “Michael Collins, Apollo XI, CMP.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
470. Michael Collins. Breathtaking color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of the Apollo 11 lunar module making its way back to the command module, signed in silver ink, “Michael Collins, Apollo XI CMP.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
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After receiving a “suggestion on a message from the lunar surface” Armstrong discusses the global importance of the first words spoken from the moon:
“We do not know at this time what our inclination will be should we be successful in our landing attempt”
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page, 8 x 10.5, NASA letterhead, stamp-dated June 23, 1969. Letter of thanks to a woman in Honolulu, Hawaii, written just three weeks before the launch of Apollo 11. In full: “Colonel Aldrin and I appreciate your taking the time to write us for your suggestion on a message from the lunar surface. We do not know at this time what our inclination will be should we be successful in our landing attempt. I certainly hope you will be pleased with whatever message we do have and the impressions that people on earth receive from our efforts.” In fine condition, with Armstrong’s flourish lightly affecting Aldrin’s signature, and the opening stroke of another Armstrong signature, inadvertently started in Aldrin’s space. Accompanied by a printed Apollo 11 mission information sheet from NASA, as well as a couple of news clippings mentioning Armstrong’s and Aldrin’s moonwalks and possible statements when touching the lunar surface. This amazing letter pertains to one of the most historically significant broadcasts of all time—the first words sent to Earth from another world. Even before Armstrong, Aldrin, and Michael Collins would lift off for the moon on Apollo 11, people wondered what those words might be. With the danger and uncertainty that swirled around the historic NASA mission, its success was more important to the Armstrong and the crew than what words would be uttered. As Armstrong noted here, “We do not know at this time what our inclination will be should we be successful in our landing attempt. I certainly hope you will be pleased with whatever message we do have.” The astronaut later explained that following a train of thought that he had had after launch and during six hours and 40 minute after landing, he developed the now famous line, “That’s one small step for (a) man, one giant leap for mankind.” This is the only correspondence we have seen between Armstrong and Aldrin and someone outside of NASA regarding one of the most historic and familiar quotes of modern times. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $1000)
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472 Man on the Moon. A 25th anniversary First Man on the Moon commemorative coin set consisting of a signed, limited edition print of Paul Calle’s original design of the 1969 10-cent First Man on the Moon stamp, a plate number single of the actual postal stamp, a US Mint official John F. Kennedy Presidential Medal, an uncirculated 1971 ‘Eisenhower dollar’ and 1979 Susan B. Anthony one-dollar coin. The items are displayed within a 10 x 8.5 presentation binder. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
473. Apollo 11. Original tie tack, .75inch diameter, bearing an image of the Apollo 11 logo. The piece was issued in honor of the 20th anniversary of the first lunar landing. The item originates from personal collection of James McDivitt. Accompanied by a color copy of a certificate of authenticity from Novaspace. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
Union telegram, 8.25 x 6.25, sent to Neil Armstrong from Ohio Governor James A. Rhodes, stamp-dated July 24, 1969. In full: “Congratulations to you and fellow astronauts on your magnificent journey to and from the Moon. The contributions you have made to the betterment of mankind are just beginning to be realized and will be immeasurable. All Ohioans are extremely proud of your great achievement which will live in history forever. Most of all, however, we join with your mother and dad in thanking god for bringing all of you back safely to Earth. We look forward to the day when you come to Ohio.” In fine condition, with uniform toning. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
Copy of Aldrin’s Apollo 11 stowage list, 144 pages, 11 x 8.5, signed on the front cover in black felt tip “Buzz Aldrin, Apollo XI.” In fine condition. An incredibly detailed depiction of the first trip to the lunar surface. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
“The search for knowledge is what brought men to the moon; but it took knowledge already acquired to make it possible to get there” 474. Neil Armstrong. TLS, one page, 8 x 10.25, NASA letterhead, no date. Arm-
strong, in his capacity as deputy associate administrator for aeronautics, writes Debbie Gaeng at Forest City Regional High School in Pennsylvania. In full: “Thank you for your letter in behalf of your school. I appreciate your kind words and extend best wishes to you and your fellow students for a most rewarding school term. Knowledge is fundamental to all human achievement and progress. It is both the key and the quest that advances mankind. The search for knowledge is what brought men to the moon; but it took knowledge already acquired to make it possible to get there.” The page has been covered with a clear plastic laminant partially removed at the lower left quarter and left side of the page. Mild staining and soiling, a tear at the bottom center edge, area of thin paper at the upper left corner, and curling of the page from the plastic covering, otherwise very good condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Superior content as the first man on the moon explains the importance of education. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
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“Apollo 11, Post Flight Waste Tank 0720Z 7/25/69” 477. Apollo 11. A sample of waste water taken from the Apollo 11 command module after its return to Earth. A 2.5-inch tall bottle is about one-quarter of the way full of the clear liquid. A typed label affixed to the glass reads “Apollo 11, Post Flight Waste Tank 0720Z 7/25/69.” According the consignor, the liquid is actually condensation formed as a result of the astronauts breathing, and was collected by a NASA technician from the Apollo 11 waste tank. The technician is said to be the individual who affixed the identification label. A ‘breath-taking’ artifact from the first lunar mission! RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
The first two moonwalkers provide actual mission frequencies which would be shared around the world 478. Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin. TLS signed “Neil Armstrong” in blue ballpoint and “Edwin E. Aldrin, Jr.,” in black felt tip, one page, 8 x 10.5, NASA letterhead, stamp dated May 22, 1969. A letter to a Belgian space enthusiast, written just a couple of months before their historic moon mission. In full: “Thank you very much for your letter to Colonel Aldrin and myself. The shield is made of a number of types of insulating materials such as aluminum foil—and a number of different types of thin plastic sheets of various colors. The are fastened to the spacecraft with metal fasteners, tape, and staples. The same kind of insulation will be used on the moon landing. There are a number of different transmitters, all of low power. Frequencies are as follows: 2101.8 M Hz 2287.5 M Hz 2272.5 M Hz 2106.4 M Hz 2282.5 M Hz 259.7 M Hz 296.8 M Hz Again, thank you for your interest in writing to us.” In fine condition, with expected mailing folds, a light vertical creases, and a bit of scattered wrinkling. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope (central vertical fold and scattered mild soiling). The original recipient of this letter had written to both Armstrong and Aldrin after learning that his father, an amateur radio operator, wanted to try to pick up radio transmissions from the lunar surface. Word of the precise frequencies supplied to the Belgian letter-writer were spread across the amateur radio operators network, enabling hundreds of fanatics worldwide to follow the live mission. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)
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Neil Armstrong’s incredibly rare Apollo training glove—precisely molded for the hand of the first moonwalker! 479. Neil Armstrong. Neil Armstrong’s training glove. Glove measures
16.5” long with beta cloth covering the outside over a more rigid metalic inside. Sewn into the cuff of the glove is an International Latex Corporation label with typed information as follows: “CP2001 Glove Assy EV, Left A7L-203000-11; Model No. 2001A; Size: N. Armstrong; Serial 008; Date: 4/68; Contract No: NAS 9-610074897.” The label also bears several red felt tip lines through it. The A7L suit was the final suit design for the Apollo program. This particular example, made specifically for Armstrong from a mold of his hand, would have to be one of the final mock-ups prior to launch and replicated the EVA pressure suit glove—the same one that would have been used on the surface. Designed to withstand the rigors of travel in space, the modern materials used in such artifacts have deterioration over the years, making this relatively well-kept exemplar a true scarcity! RRAuction COA.…(MB $1000)
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1947 Blume High School yearbook signed long before his historic “giant leap” 480. Neil Armstrong. The Retrospect yearbook, dating from Armstrong’s senior year at Blume High School in Wapakoneta, Ohio in 1947, hardcover, 8 x 11, 88 pages. Armstrong’s senior portrait is at the top of page 12, and signed in ink under his activities, “Neil Armstrong.” Among the activities he participated in during his three years at school are “Band (2,3,4) Vice-President 4,” and “Student Council 3,4.” Armstrong is pictured an additional six times in the yearbook, two in the band (one with the other officers), two for Student Council (one with the other officers), and two with the Senior Hi–Y, whose information reads, in part: “Clean Living–self-discipline in everyday life, Clean Speech–decency in conversation, Clean Scholarship– honesty in school, Clean Sportmanship–fairness in athletics.” Other
classmates have also signed the book, with later notations added concerning deceased students and staff. In very good condition, with inside pages separated from covers, scattered light creases to inside pages, toning to fore-edges, and wear and soiling to covers. Armstrong graduated 11th in his class of 78 students, and would go on to study aerospace engineering at Purdue University. His dedication to such creeds as those endorse by the Senior Hi–Y, including “clean living,” “self-discipline,” and “decency,” would go on to serve him well in life—especially in the Apollo 11 moon landing and the demands of a post-NASA life as a living legend. Any signed material from Armstrong’s teen years is extremely uncommon. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $1000)
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Flight-flown Robbins Medal serial number “225” 481. Apollo 12. Flight-flown Apollo 12 Robbins Medal, approximately 1.25 diameter, with a raised design on the face of the Apollo 12 mission insignia. The reverse of the sterling silver medal is engraved with the November 14, 1969, launch date, November 19, 1969, moon landing date, and November 24, 1969, return date. This medal is serial numbered “225.” Normal condition. This item originated from the collection of Buzz Aldrin and was first sold in 1990 by Superior Galleries. Made by the Robbins Company of Attleboro, Massachusetts, astronauts who are in line for a flight have the option of purchasing the medallions for themselves, family, and friends as personal souvenirs. The medals are made available only to the astronauts. At the conclusion of a flight, the tokens are sent back to Robbins, where they are engraved on the reverse, polished, numbered, and returned to the astronauts. The dyes are later destroyed. Accompanied by its original presentation case and a letter of provenance from noted space enthusiast and specialist Ken Havekotte. RRAuction COA.…(MB $300)
Conrad shares the story of his infamous bet regarding Armstrong’s first words from the moon: “I thought that if I could get five-hundred bucks off a communist, that was pretty good” 482. Apollo 12. Typed narrative, one page, 7.5 x 10.25, on NASA letterhead. A recollection of Pete Conrad’s bet with an Italian journalist regarding astronauts comments as being scripted. In full: “You got back to Apollo 11, a newspaper person who was a friend–that was also foreign–and I thought had reasonably leftist leanings had–and anyhow we were having this discussion, and this person was absolutely convinced that the United States government propaganda office somewhere had written these great words for Neil to say. ‘That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.’ Then I said, ‘Okay,’ if you think that’s the case, we’ll sit down here and will figure out what I’m going to say–so I figured I’d say something to the effect–you know–it may have been a little one for Neil but it was a big one for a little fellow like me–seeing I was the shortest person in the office. I bet this person five-hundred dollars, which was a reasonably large sum of money in those days. I thought that if I could get five-hundred bucks off a communist, that was pretty good. A person doesn’t realize that there wasn’t propagandists, but they reniged [sic] on the bet and I never won the money. I was never paid.” Signed at the conclusion, “Charles Conrad, Jr.,” “Identified as the Italian journalist – ‘Oriana Felaci’ [sic] Richard Gordon, Apollo XII CMP,” and “Great story, Alan Bean, Apollo 12 LMP.” Accompanied by a color 8 x 10 photo of Conrad descending the lander’s ladder to the surface of the moon, signed in black felt tip, “’Man, that may have been a small step for Neil, but that’s a long one for me!’ Charles Conrad, Jr.,” and signed in silver ink, “Alan Bean, Lunar module pilot & personal photographer for Pete Conrad,” and “Richard Gordon, Apollo XII CMP.” Both are suede matted and framed together with a replica mission patch to an overall size of 28.25 x 16.5. In fine condition, with Conrad’s signature and notation on the photo a few shades light, but still legible. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
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Apollo 12 flight-flown checklist page 483. Richard Gordon. Flight-flown checklist page, 5.5 x 8, two sides, identified as pages 1-9 and 1-10 and dated October 6, 1969, signed in black ballpoint “Flown on Apollo XII. Richard Gordon LMP.” In fine condition, with three punch holes to left edge. A piece of NASA history! Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
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ment of the heat shield from the Apollo 12 capsule, housed in a conicalshaped piece of Lucite, with a replica of the mission’s insignia inside as well. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
485. Apollo 12. Analysis of Surveyor 3 Material and Photographs Returned by Apollo 12, 7.75 x 10, 295 pages, printed by the Scientific and Technical Information Office of NASA in 1972. Book provides a detailed study of the information and in-person visit from the Apollo 12 astronauts during their mission. Signed on the front cover in black felt tip, “Richard Gordon CMP Apollo XII,” “Alan Bean, LMP Apollo XII,” and “Charles Conrad, Jr., Cdr. Apollo XII.” In fine condition, with expected handling wear, creasing, and toning to cover, and owner’s name written at top of first page. This mission Apollo 12 successfully landed within walking distance of the Surveyor 3 probe. Conrad and Bean removed pieces of the probe to be taken back to Earth for analysis. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA..…(MB $200)
486. Apollo 12 Recovery. Color glossy 9.5 x 7.5
photo of the USS Hornet on the high seas, affixed to a 10.75 x 14 mount, inscribed on the mount in black ink in a calligrapher’s hand, “To: Astronaut Richard F. Gordon, Jr., From: Officers and men of the USS Hornet, Apollo 12, 24 November 1969,” and signed by commanding officer C. J. Seiberlich. Framed to an overall size of 12 x 15. In fine condition, with some scattered light foxing to photo and mount. Unique chance to obtain something given to an Apollo astronaut immediately upon his return to Earth, from the man who headed the recoveries of both Apollo 11 and 12. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
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487. Charles Conrad. Two personal checks, both 6 x 2.75, both filled out and signed by Conrad, “Charles Conrad, Jr.,” one from 1977 payable to L.L. Bean, the other from 1989 payable to AT&T. In fine condition, with stamp to body of earlier check, and mild show-through from stamps on reverse of both checks. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) 488. Apollo 12. Apollo 12 prime recovery ship postal cover with a cachet honoring the recovery force, signed in blue ballpoint by Richard Gordon, black ink by Charles Conrad, and black ballpoint by Alan Bean, also signed by the captain of the USS Hornet and the helicopter recovery pilot. In fine condition, with slight overlap to Gordon, Conrad, Bean, and the captain’s signatures and light postal cancellation to Gordon’s signature. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Scott Cornish. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
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honoring the recovery of the capsule, signed in ballpoint and ink by Charles Conrad, Alan Bean, Richard Gordon, and two recovery personnel. Removably presented on a color 8.5 x 11 informational sheet. In fine condition, with Bean’s signature having a slightly fuzzy appearance. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
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490. Apollo 12. Printed Apollo 12 Flight Plan, “AS-507/CSM-108/ LM-6,” dated October 15, 1969, bound by a staple to the left edge, measuring 8.x 10.5, providing a minute-by-minute time frame for the entire mission, including the moonwalks. First page is a copy of the flight plan submission bearing copies of signatures of C. L. Stough, Warren J. North, James McDivitt, and Christopher Kraft. In fine condition, with expected handling wear,and light toning and creasing to cover. Accompanied by two printed memorandums, one headed “Revision A to the Apollo 12 Final Flight Plan,” dated October 30, 1969, full of revisions to the original plan, and the second is a printed multi-page memorandum, 8.5 x 11, headed “Revision B to the Apollo 12 Final Flight Plan,” issued by Warren J. North, dated November 4, 1969. Memo contains 45 revisions to the plan, complete with procedures and diagrams. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100) 491. Alan Bean and Richard Gordon. A printed Apollo 12 final Flight Plan, dated October 15, 1969, and measuring 8 x 10.5. Signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint “Alan Bean, Apollo 12 LMP” and “Richard Gordon, Apollo 12 LMP.” The extremely detailed document provides a minute-by-minute time frame for the entire mission, from liftoff to splashdown, including both moon walks. First page is a copy of the flight plan submission bearing copies of signatures of C. L. Stough, Warren J. North, Donald K. Slayton, James A. McDivitt, and Christopher Kraft. Mild handling wear, scattered toning and spotting, several pencil notations on the front cover, five punch holes along the left side, and the original binding staples removed, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
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492. Alan Bean. Color limited edition 9 x 14 giclee print on canvas stretched over a wooden frame, entitled ‘Armstrong, Aldrin, and an American Eagle,’ numbered #28/150. Signed in gold ink by Alan Bean. In very fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
495. Alan Bean. Color limited edition 23.5 x 32 lithograph entitled ‘Too Beautiful To Have Happened By Accident,’ numbered #585/600, depicting Bean holding the flag on the lunar surface, with the earth in the background, signed in pencil. Triple matted to an overall size of 30 x 38. In fine condition, with some scattered light surface marks and spots. Precertified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
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19 x 27 lithograph entitled ‘That’s How It Felt to Walk on the Moon,’ numbered #452/850, signed in pencil by Bean. Double matted to an overall size of 26 x 34. In fine condition, with light contrast to Bean’s signature. This particular work by Bean sold out years ago and is one of his most desired single-signed works. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
12 x 15 giclee print on canvas stretched over a wooden frame, entitled ‘A Giant Leap,’ numbered #28/175. Signed in gold ink by Alan Bean. In very fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
497. Alan Bean. Color 494. Apollo 12. Color limited edition 25 x 23 lithograph entitled ‘Con-
rad, Gordon, and Bean: The Fantasy,’ numbered #169/1000, depicting all three members of Apollo 12 together on the lunar surface, signed in pencil by Charles Conrad, Richard Gordon, and Alan Bean. Matted to an overall size of 31 x 29. In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
limited edition 27.5 x 17.5 print entitled ‘Helping Hands,’ numbered #695/850, signed in pencil by Bean. Double matted to an overall size of 34 x 24. In fine condition, with light to moderate signature contrast against dark background. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
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pages, 8 x 10.5, signed in black felt tip on the cover “The Adventure of a Lifetime, Alan Bean,” adding a sketch of a star following his sentiment. In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.… (MB $100)
499. Apollo 12. Apollo 12 Preliminary Science Report, issued by
NASA’s Scientific and Information Division in 1970, 8 x 10.5, 226 pages. Report is full of photos and evaluations of the mission, and is stamped on the front cover “Technical Office Library, British Aircraft Corpn.” In very good condition, with staining, stamps and old tape remnants to covers and inside pages. These reports were issued by NASA as soon as possible after missions to release initial information quickly for research and discussion. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
500. Apollo 12. Color 8 x 10 semi-glossy ‘red-numbered’ NASA photo of the Apollo 12 crew posing next to a lunar lander during training, signed in black felt tip by Charles Conrad and Alan Bean, and in blue felt tip by Dick Gordon. In fine condition. Photo originates from Apollo 7 astronaut Walt Cunningham’s personal collection and is accompanied by a COA signed by Cunningham.Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
501. Apollo 12. Collection of sixteen quarantine menus for the Apollo
12 crew, from November 25 to December 9, 1969, 8.5 x 13, detailing the breakfast, lunch, and dinner selection for the crew—including a Thanksgiving Day menu that included a choice of roast turkey with giblet gravy or smoked turkey. In fine condition, with some light handling and edge wear, and a few small creases. Upon their return to Earth, the Apollo 12 crew was quarantined and observed to eliminate the remote chance that pathogens were brought back from the lunar surface to the Earth. A very scarce memento from man’s return to the moon. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
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Apollo 12 rocket on the launch pad, signed in black felt tip by Alan Bean and Richard Gordon, and in blue felt tip by Charles Conrad. In very fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
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508. Charles Conrad. Color 8 x 10 NASA photo of Conrad posing in his space suit, signed in black felt tip “Charles Conrad, Jr.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
lunar surface, signed in black felt tip “Richard Gordon,” “Alan Bean,” and “Charles Conrad, Jr.” In fine condition with an upper left corner crease. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
ing his cuff on his spacesuit as he prepares for the Apollo 12 launch, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
505. Alan Bean. Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Bean bathed in light
on the lunar surface, signed in silver ink, “That’s how it felt to walk on the moon. Alan Bean, Apollo 12, Ocean of Storms 11-19-69.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
506. Alan Bean. Color 8 x 10 NASA photo of Bean kneeling in his
space suit, signed in blue felt tip “Alan Bean, Apollo XI LMP.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
surface, signed in gold ink “Alan Bean Apollo 12.” Matted to an overall size of 14 x 11. In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
509. Richard Gordon. Color 8 x 10 NASA photo of Gordon posing in
his space suit, signed in black felt tip “Richard Gordon.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
510. Richard Gordon. Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Gordon working in the cramped Apollo 12 capsule, signed in gold ink, “Richard Gordon, Apollo XII.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
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apollo 13 Flight-flown Robbins Medal serial number “277” 511. Apollo 13. Flight-flown Apollo 13 Robbins Medal, approximately 1.25 diameter, with a raised design on the face of the Apollo 13 mission insignia. The reverse of the sterling silver medal is engraved with the full names of astronauts Jim Lovell, Fred Haise, and Jack Swigert, along with spacecraft names Aquarius and Odyssey, the April 11, 1970, launch date, and April 17, 1970, return date. This medal is serial numbered “277.” Normal condition. This item originated from the collection of Buzz Aldrin and was first sold in 1990 by Superior Galleries.
Made by the Robbins Company of Attleboro, Massachusetts, astronauts who are in line for a flight have the option of purchasing the medallions for themselves, family, and friends as personal souvenirs. The medals are made available only to the astronauts. At the conclusion of a flight, the tokens are sent back to Robbins, where they are engraved on the reverse, polished, numbered, and returned to the astronauts. The dyes are later destroyed. Accompanied by its original presentation case and a letter of provenance from noted space enthusiast and specialist Ken Havekotte. RRAuction COA.…(MB $300)
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512. James Lovell. Attractive flight-flown Beta cloth swatch, with a
3.5˝ diameter Apollo 13 mission insignia in the center, double matted to an overall size of 9 x 9. Signed on the mat in black felt tip, “This patch was on board the Apollo 13 spacecraft on its flight around the Moon. 11—17 April 1971 James Lovell CDR.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a photocopied certificate of authenticity from Lovell stating this “was one of the 450 patches listed in the Commander’s Personal Preference Kit.” Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
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Flight-flown quarter from the treacherous moon mission 513. Apollo 13. Flight-flown 1936 quarter, flown onboard the harrowing journey of Apollo 13. The coin is secured behind a clear plastic shield affixed to a 8.75 x 6 wooden plaque, above a gold plaque that reads: “This 25 cent coin was the first U.S. coin to fly on the aborted Apollo XIII mission. Safe return to Earth was attributed to the LM 7 power system, April 11, 1970 to April 17, 1970.” The plaque is also engraved with the crew names and facsimile signatures. A tangible piece of history that bore witness to what might have been one of NASA’s most horrific failures, but instead led to its greatest ingenuity. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
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Historic crew debriefing notes as investigators unravel the Apollo 13 explosion
514. Apollo 13. Four pages of handwritten investigator’s notes following the Apollo 13 accident. Written by Melvin F. Brooks on four lightly-lined 8.5 x 11 sheets, and headed at the top, “Crew debriefing—21 Apr 70.” Brooks was a long time NASA employee who served as the Agena Flight Controller during Project Gemini and Assistant Chief of Experiments Systems/ Payload Operations for the Apollo Program, and was praised for his role in the Spacecraft Analysis (SPAN) Room during Apollo 13.. These detailed notes span the entire mission, beginning with the premature cut-off of one of the five booster engines, and finishing up with the crew “still cold 3 hrs later on carrier deck.” Notes begin with routine issues encountered on the mission, “Haise had difficulty w/ TV camera—Not enough training on use of TV camera…Moral 1st day in this new environment, plan things to go slow,” and at the bottom of the first page begins “One explosion, Main B Bus undervolt light on…Bang wasn’t especially loud–Swigert wanted tunnel in because he wasn’t sure it was in LM. In haste to get hatch in, got misaligned. Haise felt the explosion. He immediately thought it was CM… Lovell saw O2 T2 Quan gauge was way down to zero, #1 was coming down. Ground told to shut off reactants to FC 1&3, they knew they’d had it then–irreversable…Now apparent they were losing elec. Pwr, thought about powering up LM - Ground asked for it. Lovell saw some gas flowing out of SM…Ground gave them LM power up. Felt they should have gone into contigency activation. Important to crew to get LM Platform up & aligned. From LM windows saw debris all over the place. Small pieces, rotating, reflected lite–looked like frozen particles. CSM power down… Haise calculated consumables–looked OK except for L10A, but forgot Swigert!…Manual alignment on earth or moon–Lovell was skeptical, but felt it worked pretty well…Very proud of our ability to come up w/ devices, kluges, etc–especially the L10A Kluge. Love that masking tape…Final PTC–cooled LM down–gotLmdown–got cold. Put on lunar suits–Swigert
had to move…LMjettison…Lmjettison attitude was uncomfortably close to CM gimbal lock–Quite poor.” Also included is a printed Official NASA Record MSC Apollo 13 Investigation Team report, issued to Melvin Brooks, which incorporates aspects of the above de-briefing, and a three page memo establishing the Apollo 13 review board. In fine condition, with light toning and creasing to note pages. By the time the third voyage to the moon—Apollo 13—took off, a fickle America had pretty much lost interest in the process. All that changed on April 13, 1970, when, approximately 200,000 miles from Earth, Mission Control asked the crew to turn on the hydrogen and oxygen tank stirring fans. Less than two minutes later the astronauts heard a bang—the sound of an oxygen tank onboard the service module exploding—followed by fluctuations in electrical power and firing of the attitude control thrusters. “One explosion, Main B Bus undervolt light on…Bang wasn’t especially loud...Lovell saw O2 T2 Quan gauge was way down to zero, #1 was coming down,” as these investigation report notes describe it. The notations further reveal what must have been a sickening sight to James Lovell, Jack Swigert, and Fred Haise—”From LM windows saw debris all over the place. Small pieces, rotating, reflected lite–looked like frozen particles,” along with the admission of a miscalculation during the chaos: “Haise calculated consumables–looked OK except for L10A, but forgot Swigert!” The crew was forced to shut down the command module and use the lunar module as a lifeboat. The oxygen tank failure was caused by an unlikely chain of events related to its design, as found by the Apollo 13 Review Board investigation and issued in their final report June 15, 1970. The aborted mission to explore the surface of the moon remains a harsh reminder of the immense difficulty of such an undertaking. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
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515. James Lovell and Fred Haise. Signed book: Lost Moon. First edition. NY: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1994. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.25 x 9.25, 378 pages. Signed in black ballpoint on the title page by James Lovell and on the adjacent page by Fred Haise. In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
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516. Apollo 13. Two-sided lunar module emergency procedures cue card. One side of this particular checklist page bears a handwritten notation “LMS #17” and the printed notation “Apollo 13, March 9, 1970,” and is believed to have been used by astronaut Charlie Duke as a member of the back-up crew. The page measures 10.25 x 8. In fine condition, with light handling wear, areas of toning and soiling, and a rust spot in the shape of a paperclip impression. A particular riveting item from one of the most harrowing—and nearly fatal—Apollo flights. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100) 517. Apollo 13. A printed Apollo 13 final Flight Plan, “AS-508/CSM-109/ LM-7,” dated March 16, 1970, measuring 8 x 10.5, bound by a staple to top left corner, and providing a minute-by-minute time frame for the entire mission, including the test of the lunar module. First page is a copy of the flight plan submission bearing copies of signatures of T. R. Lindsey, Warren J. North, Deke Slayton, James McDivitt, and Sigurd Sjoberg. Also included are two multi-page memorandums revising the final flight plan, dated March 26 and April 2, 1970 respectively, and a 14 page copy of the Mission Director’s Summary Report, detailing the mission difficulties. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
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518. James Lovell and Fred Haise. A printed Apollo 13 Flight Plan, dated March 16, 1970, and measuring 8 x 10.5. Signed on the front cover in black felt tip “James Lovell, Apollo 13 CDR” and “Fred Haise, Apollo 13 LMP.” The extremely detailed document provides a minute-by-minute time frame for the entire mission, from lift-off to re-entry, including what would have been two scheduled walks on the moon. First page is a copy of the flight plan submission bearing copies of signatures of T. R. Lindsey, Warren J. North, Donald K. Slayton, James A. McDivitt, and Sigurd A. Sjoberg. The front cover has become separated. Mild handling wear, scattered edge toning, five punch holes along the left side, otherwise fine condition. A flight plan that the Apollo 13 crew had to throw out the window when disaster struck! Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200) 519. Apollo 13. Commemorative cover with a cachet honoring the Apollo 13 aborted mission and rescue, signed in blue ballpoint by James Lovell, Jack Swigert, and Fred Haise. In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
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Haise modestly deflects Apollo 13 questions to write of his latest project: “I have gone to the Harvard Business School and subsequently been immersed in getting the Space Shuttle built well and on time and within budget” 520. Fred Haise. ALS, two pages, 8 x 10.5, June 15, 1975. Letter to an
admirer and space enthusiast. In part: “My apologies for the injustice you have received. The astronaut mail room as per my instructions only uses an autopen where the requestor is a known commercial peddler of first day covers… In case you are not aware a great fuss was made of Astronauts involved in commercialism—I do not intend to be a party to such things, either directly or indirectly…I was in flight so am unaware of many details of who did what on the ground. The best knowledge I have of what transpired on the ground during Apollo 13 was from reviewing the book titled ‘13: The Flight That Failed’…The key flight directors, Gene Kranz or Glynn Lunney, can give you those sort of details…Since Apollo 16 backup assignment I have gone to the Harvard Business School and subsequently been immersed in getting the Space Shuttle built well and on time and within budget.” In fine condition, with punch holes to left edge, and a staple hole to upper left. Uncommon in any form of correspondence, particularly handwritten letters. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
Rare Apollo 13 Flown Metal Shim 521. Apollo 13. Flown light-
weight metal shim, 2.5 x 2.5, with a one-inch diameter hole in the center and four smaller holes at the corners, removed from Apollo 13. Accompanied by a photocopied temporary parts removal tag from North American Rockwell Corporation, noted at the bottom, “Apollo 13,” for “Part Number: V36-553019 Shims; Authority MAO 301-0080 ‘A’ Chg Unit 108.” Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
522. Apollo 13. Flight-flown couch
material swatch, 1 x 1.5, flown aboard the Apollo 13 mission. Swatch is affixed to an 8 x 10 presentation sheet with an Apollo 13 beta cloth patch, which reads, “This couch material flew in the Apollo 13 Spacecraft presented to Melvin F. Brooks in recognition of your performance in MCC during Apollo 13.” Signed at the bottom in black ink by James Lovell, Jack Swigert, and Fred Haise. In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
523. Apollo 13. Flight-
flown hatch plug from the Apollo 13 command module Odyssey, approximately .75 x .5, recovered after splashdown. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Dick Williamson that reads in part: “This plug is one of several that are removed from certain areas of the spacecraft in order to gain access to deactivate systems/functions. This was done after the spacecraft was recovered aboard USS Iwo Jima in the South Pacific.” RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
524. Apollo 13. Color 17.5 x 22.5 lithograph entitled ‘Houston, We Have a Problem,’ featuring an image of the accident done by Alan Bean, numbered #128/1000, and signed in pencil by astronauts James Lovell, Fred Haise, and Alan Bean, as well as actors Tom Hanks, Bill Paxton, Kevin Bacon, Gary Sinise, and the director of Apollo 13, Ron Howard. Double matted and framed to an overall size of 25.25 x 30.5. In fine condition. A great combination of the astronauts who lived it and those who told their inspiring story. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
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Spectacular recreation of the Apollo 13 mission patch 525. Apollo 13. Impressive and colorful color limited edition 23.75 x 34.75 lithograph of the Apollo 13 mission emblem and motto “From the Moon Knowledge,” numbered #131/150, and bearing the crew members large printed signatures at the bottom, signed in pencil by James Lovell, Fred Haise, and Jack Swigert, each signing under their respective printed name. Also signed in pencil in the lower border by the artist, Lumen Winter. Rolled and in fine condition, with a few wrinkles, and some light contrast to Lovell’s and Haise’s signatures from signing over their printed signatures. This amazing lithograph honors the failed third lunar mission and its Latin motto, ‘Ex Luna, Scientia’—From the Moon, Knowledge. The motto, paying tribute to the crew’s naval background, and Winter’s three-horse design symbolizing the god Apollo driving his chariot across the sky, greatly appealed to Lovell, Haise, and Swigert. Interestingly, the crew found the design so unique that they opted to replace their names on the emblem with the Latin motto. A bold representation of the nearly fatal “Houston, we’ve got a problem” flight. Precertified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
526. Apollo 13. Apollo 13 pre-launch mission memo, one page, 8 x 10.5,
dated March 31, 1970, bearing printed signatures of Rocco A. Petrone and Dale D. Myers, providing a brief overview of the planned Apollo 13 mission, including objectives and extravehicular activities all the way to splashdown. Memo is stapled to the front cover of a 46-page Apollo 13 Mission Operation report, including the experiments, moonwalks, and other activities during the 10-day mission. As a result of the malfunction, the whole operating plan was thrown out the window as the moon mission soon became a rescue mission. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
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527. Apollo 13. Brochure entitled Apollo Contractors Information Center, 5.5 x 8.5, 4 pages. The publication identified contractors and contact information for prime contractors and subcontractors working on the Apollo 13 mission. Light handling wear. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100) 528. Gene Kranz. Fantastic souvenir vehicle plate, 12 x 6, printed
on heavy plastic, picturing the Apollo 13 mission emblem and motto “Failure Is Not an Option—Kennedy Space Center.” Signed in silver ink “Eugene Kranz ‘White’ Flight.” In very fine condition, with four mounting holes as manufactured. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
529. Apollo 13. Collection of 13 pieces of pre-flight information for the Apollo 13 mission. Items include five press releases, three fact sheets, and press kits from Harris Communications Technology, Teledyne, Westinghouse News, and Western Union International. In very good condition, with scattered toning and handling wear. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
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530. Apollo 13. Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of the original
Apollo 13 crew, signed in black felt tip “James Lovell, Commander,” “Ken Mattingly,” and “Fred Haise Apollo 13 LMP.” In fine condition. A fantastic crew photo encountered rather infrequently! Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
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531 Apollo 13. Color 10 x 8 semi-glossy ‘red-numbered’ NASA photo
of the Apollo 13 crew in jackets and ties, signed in black felt tip by James Lovell, Jack Swigert, and Fred Haise. In fine condition, with a few trivial dings to top edge and a couple light fingerprints. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
glossy 10 x 8 ‘red-numbered’ NASA photo of a jubilant mission control after the safe return of Apollo 13, signed in black felt tip, “Failure is not an option! Gene Kranz, NASA Mission Control.” In fine condition, with a couple trivial corner tip creases. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
532. Apollo 13: Mattingly, Brand, Lousma. Dramat-
ic glossy 10 x 8 photo inside mission control during the Apollo 13 crisis, signed in black felt tip “Shortly after the Apollo 13 explosion. Jack Lousma, CAPCOM Apollo 13,” “Ken Mattingly,” and “V[ance] Brand.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
534. Fred Haise and James Lovell. Color 10 x 8 NASA photo of the Apollo 13 crew posing in jackets and ties, signed in black felt tip by James Lovell and Fred Haise. In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
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535. Apollo 13. Color glossy 20 x 16 photo of the lunar surface taken from above, signed in silver ink “Houston, we’ve had a problem! James Lovell, Apollo 13” and in gold ink “Fred Haise, Apollo 13 LMP.” Rolled. In fine condition, with light surface impressions. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) 536. Apollo 13: Kranz and Liebergot. Startling satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Apollo 13 in space, signed in gold ink “Eugene Kranz, Flight” and “’We may have had an instrumentation problem, Flight.’ Sy Liebergot, Apollo 13 EECOM.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) 537. Apollo 13 Flight Directors. Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of the damaged Apollo 13 command module, signed in silver ink, “Gene Kranz ‘Flight,’” and “Gerry Griffin ‘Gold Flight.’” In fine condition. Precertified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
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538. Fred Haise. Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Haise in his spacesuit posing with a globe of the moon, signed in blue felt tip, “Fred Haise, Apollo 13 LMP.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) 539. Fred Haise. Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of a rocket during lift-off, signed in black felt tip, “Fred Haise, Apollo 13 LMP.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) 540. Fred Haise. Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Haise posing in his white spacesuit against a celestial background, signed in blue felt tip, “Houston, we have a problem! Fred Haise, Apollo 13.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) 541. Fred Haise. Color 10 x 8 NASA photo of the Apollo 13 prime crew posing together in jackets and ties, signed in black ballpoint. In fine condition, with scattered surface impressions and dings, and a couple minor surface creases. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
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546. Fred Haise. Two color satin-finish 8 x 10 photos of Haise in his
543. James Lovell. Inspirational color 8 x 10 NASA photo of Lovell
547. James Lovell. Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of the damaged Apollo 13 service module, signed in silver ink, “Houston, we’ve had a problem! James Lovell, Apollo 13 CDR.” In very fine condition. Precertified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
his white spacesuit, signed in blue felt tip, “James Lovell, Apollo 13.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.… (MB $150)
posing in his space suit, signed in black felt tip “Reach for the Stars. James Lovell, Gemini 7, 12, Apollo 8, 13.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
544. Fred Haise. Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Haise posing
outside in his spacesuit in front of a launch pad, signed in black felt tip, “Fred Haise, Apollo 13 LMP.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
545. Ken Mattingly. Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Mattingly posing outside in his spacesuit in front of a launch pad, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a couple trivial edge dings. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
spacesuit prior to the Apollo 13 mission, each signed in black felt tip, “Best wishes, Fred Haise, Apollo 13 LMP.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
548. James Lovell. Color glossy 10 x 8 ‘red-numbered’ NASA photo
of the Apollo 13 insignia, signed in black felt tip, “Houston, we’ve had a problem! James Lovell, Apollo 13.” In very fine condition. The Apollo 13 insignia is one of two Apollo insignia—the other being Apollo 11—which does not incorporate the names of the crew. This was fortunate, considering that original crew member Ken Mattingly was replaced two days before the mission began. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
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Flight-flown Robbins Medal from Buzz Aldrin’s personal collection 549. Apollo 14. Flight-flown Apollo 14 Robbins
Medal, approximately 1.5 diameter, with a raised design on the face of the Apollo 14 mission insignia. The reverse of the sterling silver medal is engraved with the full names of astronauts Alan B. Shepard, Stuart A. Roosa, and Edgar D. Mitchell, along with the January 31, 1971, launch date, February 5, 1971, moon landing date, and February 9, 1971 return date. This medal is serial numbered “263” along the rim. Normal condition. This item originated from the collection of Buzz Aldrin and was first sold in 1990 by Superior Galleries. Made by the Robbins Company of Attleboro, Massachusetts, astronauts who are in line for a flight have the option of purchasing the medallions for themselves, family, and friends as personal souvenirs. The medals are made available only to the astronauts. At the conclusion of a flight, the tokens are sent back to Robbins, where they are engraved on the reverse, polished, numbered, and returned to the astronauts. The dyes are later destroyed. Accompanied by its original presentation case and a letter of provenance from noted space enthusiast and specialist Ken Havekotte. RRAuction COA.…(MB $300)
Flight-flown ‘gotcha’ back-up crew patch 550. Apollo 14. Flight-flown Apollo 14 back-up crew patch, 4 inches in
diameter, placed aboard the Apollo 14 mission by back-up crew member Gene Cernan. Patch is a spoof of the actual Apollo 14 mission patch and depicts a gray-bearded Wile. E. Coyote, representing the Apollo 14 crew of Shepard, Roosa, and Mitchell, coming up from Earth only to find a Roadrunner, representing back-up ‘First Team’ crew members Gene Cernan, Ron Evans, and Joe Engle, already standing on the Moon, chirping his famous ‘Beep-beep.’ Patch is affixed to a 13.5 x 10.5 presentation sheet which reads, “This patch was reluctantly carried to the moon on Apollo 14 to Deke Slayton from The First ‘Team’,” with autopen signatures of Cernan, Evans, and Engle at the bottom. Framed to an overall size of 15 x 12.
In his book, The Last Man on the Moon, Cernan describes the spoof his crew pulled on Shepard’s prime crew: “’[Shepard] took our good-natured ribbing about his crew being tagged as the Three Rookies. Ron, Joe and I called ourselves the First Team, to infer that we were better than they were. Every flight has a personalized crew patch, and Apollo 14 was no different, except for one thing — we were the first and only backup crew to have a mission patch, too! This loony idea was a ‘gotcha’ on Al, for it depicted a gray-bearded Wile. E. ‘Three Rookies’ Coyote coming up from Earth only to find a ‘First Team’ Roadrunner already standing on the Moon, chirping his famous ‘Beep-beep!’ All the way to the Moon and back, even on the lunar surface, whenever the crew opened a box, bag or locker, out would float a First Team mission patch. Ron, Joe and I, as the backup crew, had final access to the spacecraft, and while we set the switches and checked the gauges, we also stuffed our Roadrunner patches into every nook and cranny, setting up a future mini-blizzard of ‘gotchas’ for the Three Rookies. Perhaps the most repeated phrase on the private radio loop during the flight of Apollo 14 was Shepard’s annoyance when still another patch would suddenly appear. ‘Tell Cernan,’ he growled, ‘Beep-beep, his ass.’” A classic practical joke stashed throughout the Apollo 14 spacecraft, including the LM, annoyingly hiding in notebooks and lockers so that they would annoy and chide the crew. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
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551. Apollo 14. Incredibly rare flight-flown intact microfilm King James Bible, 1.5 x 1.5, containing all 1245 pages of King James Version of the Bible, carried to the lunar surface by Edgar Mitchell during the Apollo 14 moon mission. The bible was produced by the Apollo Prayer League, a group of NASA engineers, scientists, administrators and astronauts, and headed by NASA chaplain Rev. John Stout, who worked closely with the astronauts and NASA personnel. This lunar Bible was originally slated to fly to the moon on Apollo 12, but a mistake on the lunar landing checklist resulted in the bible orbiting the moon in the Command Module. It was then placed on board Apollo 13, but due to a near-catastrophic explosion, the crew did not reach the moon, and instead returned to Earth. The bibles were then given to Apollo 14 Lunar Module Pilot Edgar Mitchell who stowed the Bibles in his PPK bag and landed them safely on the moon February 5, 1971, on board lunar module Anteres. Accompanied by a signed certificate of provenance from Mitchell and Stout, which reads, in part: “Astronaut Jim Lovell carried all 512 Bibles on Apollo 13…which aborted and failed to land. I was then given 300
of those same Bibles to fly again on Apollo 14: 100 copies for use in a second landing attempt…The 100 lunar-surface Bibles were stowed in my PPK Bag on board our Lunar Module Antares. On February 5, 1971, they made their historic landfall with Alan Shepard and me on the Moon at Fra Mauro, and remained for 34 hours…After the flight, a portion of the Apollo 14 lunar–surface Bibles were cut–up into tiny 50 page fragments, and presented to dignitaries. Fewer then [sic] 100 complete lunar–surface Bibles thus remain in existence today. This intact copy is one of only 12 Complete Lunar–Surface Bibles I have ever flight–certified to date! As a complete printed text, it is also among the first 12 astronaut flight–certified books ever carried by mankind to the surface of another world.” Bible is housed within a solid 22K gold and jewel encrusted display case, that rests in a custom handmade leather clamshell case. Also accompanied by a hardcover copy of “The Apostles of Apollo” by C. L. Mersch, detailing the journey of the Bible to the moon and signed on the title page in black ballpoint by Mitchell. A very scarce artifact with impeccable provenance. RRAuction COA.…(MB $5000)
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554. Apollo 14. Three identification badges, ranging in size from 2.25 x 2.25 to 3.5 x 2.5. Items are: access pass issued to and worn by James McDivitt allowing him access to secure areas during the Apollo 14 mission; pass issued to McDivitt to allow him access to the Manned Space Center; and temporary visitor’s issued to McDivitt’s wife, Pat, by NASA to allow her access to the Manned Space Center. Normal wear. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Novaspace. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
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553. Apollo 14. A one-inch long piece of safety line used in the Apollo 14 lunar mission. The line is encapsulated on a 4 x 2.5 card, which reads: “Presented in appreciation of your role in Apollo XIV’s success. This small portion of the lunar surface safety line was carried by the astronauts on the moon’s surface February 5–6, 1971.” The card shows a picture of the liftoff of the Apollo XIV mission, and the names and dates of the participants, Alan B. Shepard, Jr. Edgar D. Mitchell, and Stuart A. Roosa. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
555. Alan Shepard. A 7.5 x 2.5 strip of beta cloth, bearing the printed name, “A. Shepard,” in the center. This piece may be a sample piece made by the technician before he actually placed the names on the space suits. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200) 556. Edgar Mitchell. Apollo 14 crew insurance cover from the personal collection of moonwalker Edgar Mitchell. Signed in blue ballpoint, “Official crew cover from personal collection, Edgar Mitchell.” Removably presented on a color 8.5 x 11 informational sheet. In fine condition. Precertified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
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557. Apollo 14. Flight-flown fabric swatch, 1 x 1, flown aboard the Apollo 14 mission,
affixed to a letter of presentation, bearing printed signatures of the Apollo 14 crew, 8 x 10.5, NASA letterhead. Presented to Stan Czernik, letter reads, 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.” RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
558. Apollo 14. Color limited edition 20.5 x 21.5 lithograph entitled
‘The Flight,’ depicting Alan Shepard hitting his famous lunar golf shot, numbered #573/850, signed in pencil by crew members Alan Shepard, Edgar Mitchell, and Stuart Roosa. Also signed in pencil by the artist, astronaut Alan Bean. Matted to an overall size of 26 x 27. In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
559. Apollo 14. Limited edition color 10 x 8 composite photo
of Alan Shepard hitting his famous golf shot on the lunar surface, #797/2500, matted to a size of 13.75 x 14.25, and signed on the mat in gold ink by Shepard. Display is framed together with a replica Apollo 14 mission patch, to an overall size of 15.25 x 15.75. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from the United State HIstorical Society. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
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Shepard training in a simulator, signed in black felt tip, “Training with Alan Shepard for the third lunar landing, Edgar Mitchell, Apollo 14 LMP.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
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563. Edgar Mitchell. NASA publication entitled ‘Apollo 14 Flight to Fra Mauro,’ 8 x 10.5, signed in black felt tip on the cover “What an adventure! Edgar Mitchell. Apollo 14 moonwalker.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) 564. Alan Shepard. Original program from the Willard F. Rockwell, Jr. Space Foundation Dinner at the National Air and Space Museum on October 22, 1987, 4.5 x 8.5, signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint by Alan Shepard. In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) 565. Apollo 14. Limited-edition Apollo 14 souvenir mini-coin, .5-inch
diameter, commemorating the 1971 flight. The coin was made from a special melt of silver into which was placed 10,000 grains of silver carried aboard Apollo 14 on its voyage around the moon. The souvenir was originally presented to members of the Franklin Mint Collectors Society. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
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ning color satinfinish 10 x 8 photo of the Apollo 14 lunar lander on the moon’s surface, signed in gold ink, “Antares, Edgar Mitchell, Apollo 14.” In very fine condition. Precertified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
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Beautiful color satinfinish 10 x 8 photo of Mitchell standing next to the American flag on the lunar surface, signed in blue felt tip, “Third Lunar Explorer, Edgar Mitchell, Apollo 14.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
568. Apollo 14. Color 10 x 8 NASA photo of the Apollo 14 crew posing in their spacesuits in front of their mission insignia, signed in black felt tip by Alan Shepard, Ed Mitchell, and Stu Roosa. In fine condition, with a bit of light contrast to portions of Roosa’s signature. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
569. Apollo 14. Color 10 x 8 semi-glossy ‘red-num-
bered’ NASA photo of the Apollo 14 prime crew posing in their spacesuits in front of their mission insignia, signed in black felt tip by Alan Shepard, Ed Mitchell, and Stu Roosa. In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
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570. Edgar Mitchell. Color 10 x 8 NASA photo of Mitchell posing in his space suit in front of the Apollo 14 mission emblem, signed in blue felt tip “Edgar Mitchell, Apollo 14.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
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571. Edgar Mitchell. Glossy 16 x 20 photo of Mitchell surveying
574. Edgar Mitchell. Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Mitchell walking on the moon, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
the lunar surface, signed in silver ink “In search of Cone Crater, Edgar Mitchell, Apollo 14.” Rolled. In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
572. Edgar Mitchell. Color satin-finish 8 x 10 NASA ‘red letter’ photo
of astronauts Alan Shepard and Ed Mitchell on the lunar surface, signed in black felt tip “Shepard & Mitchell erecting the Apollo 14 ALSEP. Edgar Mitchell, Apollo 14.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
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surface, signed in silver felt tip, “Edgar Mitchell, Apollo 14, 6th man on the moon.” In fine condition with couple tiny bends and creases. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
575. Edgar Mitchell. Color glossy 10 x 8 photo of Alan Shepard on the lunar surface with the mobile equipment transport, signed in gold ink, “Alan Shepard and the MET. Edgar Mitchell, Apollo 14 LMP.” In fine condition, with a couple trivial surface dings. Apollo 14 was the only mission to have a mobile equipment transport. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
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578. Alan Shepard. Color 10 x 8 NASA photo of the lunar module on the moon’s surface, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Ken—Alan Shepard.” In fine condition, with a couple of surface impressions and a small spot of soiling near the bottom of the image. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
577. Stuart Roosa. Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of the Apollo 14 LM
579. Alan Shepard. Glossy 10 x 8 NASA panoramic photo of the Apollo 14 Fra Mauro landing site, signed in black felt tip. Scattered creases, surface marks, and impressions, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
his spacesuit in front of the Apollo 14 mission insignia, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a couple light surface dings, and some light creasing to bottom edge from tape remnants to reverse. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
on the lunar surface, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
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edition postage stamp album, entitled ‘Postage Stamp Album, Complete Sets of the World Commemorating America’s Apollo Moon Missions, Honoring Alan Shepard,’ #119/650. Published by the Kenmore Stamp Company of Milford, New Hampshire in 1971, and housed in its original three ring binder, the collection features 118 commemorative postage stamps from around the world, as well as three commemorative covers. In fine condition, with a couple stamps detached or partially detached, but easily repairable. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
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581. Apollo 15. 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 “167” along the rim and is not flight flown. (Only 127 were reported to have been flown on the mission). Normal condition. Made by the Robbins Company of Attleboro, Massachusetts, astronauts who are in line for a flight have the option of purchasing the medallions for themselves, family, and friends as personal souvenirs. The medals are made available only to the astronauts. At the conclusion of a flight, the tokens are sent back to Robbins, where they are engraved on the reverse, polished, numbered, and returned to the astronauts. The dyes are later destroyed. Accompanied by its original presentation case and a letter of provenance from noted space enthusiast and specialist Ken Havekotte. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
582. Jim Irwin. Color satin-finish 14 x 11 photo of Irwin saluting
the American flag on the lunar suface, matted to an overall size of 20 x 16, signed and inscribed in black felt tip on the mat, “To Gen. Ken Irwin Curtis, with my very best wishes for your life, Jim Irwin, Apollo 15 (1971), High Flight Foundation, 30 Mar 1973.” In fine condition, with some scattered light soiling and dings to mat. Curtis was a longtime soldier and confidant of Douglas MacArthur during World War II. Precertified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
583. Al Worden. Flight-flown lunar map, used during the Apollo 15 flight.
Map section measures 10.5 x 7.75, and shows the Hadley crater and Delta, and also what appears to be the mission’s landing site. Map also bears three vertical felt tip lines and several notations. Signed in black felt tip on the left side, “Flown to the Moon! Al Worden, Apollo 15 CMP.” In fine condition, with a central vertical fold, and a few light wrinkles. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Worden, as well as a photocopied certificate of authenticity from Dave Scott and Aurora, from whose collection the map originated. An interesting piece from one of the most scientific of all the Apollo missions. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
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Dave Scott’s flight-flown lunar surface stopwatch—
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Presented is Dave Scott’s specialized Bulova stopwatch, used by the Apollo 15 commander on the lunar surface. The Bulova timepiece features a 2-inch main dial with second hand registering up to 30 seconds in increments of 0.1 second, with another dial registering up to 30 minutes, numerals in red on white dial and blue steel hands. Blue stenciled “S” below Bulova name. Strip of duct tape at 23-second mark, and additional strip around rim near right plunger. A .5-inch square of red Velcro is affixed to the reverse, beneath which are engraved the initials of astronaut Dave Scott—”DRS.” Accompanied by the original box and papers. Also accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Dave Scott. In addition to the standard-issue Omega Speedmaster, Scott took with him in the Command Module ‘Endeavor’ and the Lunar Module ‘Falcon’ the here-offered Bulova timer. The device was used to time the duration of the critical Descent Orbit Insertion (DOI) maneuver and it was also available to time the rendezvous maneuvers after launch from the lunar surface. The DOI maneuver had to be terminated within 0.3 seconds of the planned 24.5 seconds to ensure that the spacecraft would not impact the moon—as indicated by the small strip of tape on the face of the timer. The timer could also be used with the rendezvous back-up charts to ensure the lunar module could join the command module in lunar orbit after the crew departed the lunar surface. Although the standard-issue Omega had a stopwatch function, its dial was dark and the markings and buttons small. With a bright, clear dial and large plungers and crown, Scott’s Bulova stopwatch was ideal for double-checking the duration of engine burns. During the preflight training period, Scott obtained this timer from the manufacturer at the request of a friend. NASA verified that the stopwatch was onboard the spacecraft during the mission; however it was not included in the official onboard stowage list due to an oversight by the personnel who packaged and stowed the flight equipment. NASA deliberately withheld the name of the manufacturer of the timer to avoid commercialization. Very few timepieces from the lunar surface have been offered in auction, and no other stopwatch is likely to come to the market. RRAuction COA.…(MB $1000)
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The infamous Apollo 15 postal cover 585. Apollo 15. Uncommon and scandal-plagued Apollo 15 postal cover, 6.5 x 3.75, #176 of 300, carried to the lunar surface aboard the Falcon, signed in the lower left corner by crew members Dave Scott, Al Worden, and Jim Irwin. In fine condition. This particular cover comes from astronaut Dave Scott’s personal collection. Accompanied by a one-page typed notarized certification, signed “Alfred M. Worden,” “David R. Scott,” and “James B. Irwin.” The provenance reads in part: “Postal covers were carried aboard the Apollo 15 Mission, which postal covers were stamped and postmarked at Kennedy Space Center, Florida, on the date of the launch, July 26, 1971, and carried aboard the Apollo 15 Spacecraft during the entire term of the Mission, to include landing on the moon and were returned to the Earth at the termination of the Mission on August 7, 1971…The postal covers were in the possession of one or more of the undersigned until 1972, at which time they were deposited with the United States Government…The undersigned have this date inspected Postal Cover No. 176, bearing NASA Serial No. 223, and aver, affirm and certify that said Postal Cover is a cover which was carried aboard the United States Lunar Mission—Apollo 15.” Prior to the flight of Apollo 15, a German stamp dealer cut a deal with the crew to carry 100 covers to the moon in return for $7,000 each, on the condition that they not be sold until after the end of the Apollo program. The crew carried his covers, along with 300 of their own. Despite the agreement not to sell the items, the stamp dealer immediately began offering them to interested parties…leading to a Congressional investigation and a decision by NASA to suspend Scott, Worden, and Irwin from flight duty. The agency also confiscated the items owned by the Apollo 15 crewmen. In 1983, after the US Post Office announced plans to fly 260,000 covers onboard a Space Shuttle, Worden sued the government for return of the Apollo 15 cachets. Following an out-of-court settlement, the crew drafted and signed a notarized letter of provenance for each cover. The legal document is, of course, specific in its detail, noting that the postal covers “were carried aboard the Apollo 15 Mission…and carried aboard the Apollo 15 Spacecraft during the entire term of the Mission to include…the moon, and were returned to the Earth at the termination of the Mission on August 7, 1971.” The trail of the offered cover is a piece of space collectible legend, with the provenance that tells the tale in great detail! RRAuction COA.…(MB $500)
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US flag carried by Dave Scott on the surface of the moon during his exploration of the Hadley Apennine 586. Apollo 15. Flight-flown printed American flag, 6 x 4, flown onboard Apollo 15 and carried
by astronaut Dave Scott onto the lunar surface. Scott has placed a small marking on the lower right corner of the reverse. In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Dave Scott that reads in part, “In commemoration of the first extended scientific exploration of the Moon, including the first use of the Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV), I carried this US flag in the pocket of my Apollo A7L-B EVA Spacesuit during our nearly three- day stay on the Moon. This flag was carried to the highest point on Hadley Delta mountain during the second day of our geological exploration...During the Apollo program, it was NASA’s policy to allow astronauts to keep both personal effects, and deposable equipment from their missions, as personal mementos to do with as they wish. As such, I retained this US flag for my personal space collection, where it has remained since we returned from the Moon in August 1971.” This flag and its impeccable provenance remains one of the few Apollo mission-flown artifacts that were personally flight-certified by the astronaut who actually carried it on the surface of the moon! RRAuction COA.…(MB $500)
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Apollo 15’s ‘lunar license plate’ carried by Scott in the ‘moon buggy’ 587. Apollo 15. Flight-flown aluminum plate, 1.25 x .75 bearing the text: “MOON, LRV 001,1971” with a NASA logo at upper left and a Boeing logo at upper right. Boeing was the prime contractor for the Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV) and they manufactured a small number of these mini plates for the first Lunar Rover. Astronaut Dave Scott carried them in his space suit knee pocket on all three lunar EVAs. Apollo 15 was the first to carry this ‘moon buggy’ and is considered to be the most successful of the lunar missions from a scientific standpoint. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Dave Scott. RRAuction COA.…(MB $500)
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Flight-flown tribute to Chaffee: “In memory of Roger who made our flight to the moon possible” 588. Apollo 15. Unique flight-flown poem
flown to the moon aboard Apollo 15, and later offered in the Roger Chaffee Memorial Mail Auction in 1976, to assist with the fallen astronaut’s father’s financial difficulties in keeping with a promise to his son to continue spreading the message on the importance of space travel. Complete with accompanying correspondence and associated paperwork. Archive includes: Flight-flown printed poem entitled ‘High Flight’ by John Gillespie Magee, Jr., one page, 8.5 x 11, signed and inscribed at the top in black felt tip, “This copy was flown to the moon on flight of Apollo 15, 26 July—7 Aug 71, To Mr. Chaffee in memory of Roger who made our flight to the moon possible, Jim Irwin, Apollo 15,” and also signed in blue ballpoint at a later date, “Al Worden, Apollo 15.” The three stanza, 14-line poem begins: “Oh, I have slipped the surly bonds of earth / And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings; / Sunward I’ve climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth / Of sun-split clouds—and done a hundred things.” An ALS, signed “Jim Irwin,” one page, 8.5 x 11, High Flight Foundation letterhead, dated April 20, 1976. Irwin writes to author Tony Cipriano. In full: “The poem ‘High Flight’ which I carried to the moon was written by a young American serving in the RCAF, John Gillespie Magee Jr. John lost his life at the age of 19 but he captured in those few short years the inspiration of flight.” A TLS, signed “Jim Irwin,” one page, 8.5 x 11, High Flight Foundation letterhead, dated February 25, 1976. Irwin writes to Hugh F. Kuehl, in part: “I was distressed to learn of Mr. Chaffee’s difficulty. I wonder about the commitment that he made to Roger. I am sure that Roger would not want his father to struggle to this degree to fulfill a promise. Yes, we shall pray for Mr. Chafee that he will receive God’s will for his life. I will be happy to donate a copy of the High Flight poem that I carried to the moon. I have inscribed it in an appropriate manner.” Also included: another ALS, signed “Jim Irwin,” from 1980; a photocopied letter from Don Chaffee, sending thanks after the auction, and reads, in part: “These past nine years I have kept a promise that I made to my son Astronaut Roger B. Chaffee that I would do what I could for the Space Program and though it has been very costly to me I have never regretted my actions…I want the world to know that I very much appreciate the efforts of the International Association of Space Philatelists in helping me to carry on this program of explaining to the general public the many benefits to mankind resulting from the Space program.”; The Roger Chaffee Memorial Mail Auction catalogue sponsored by the International Association of Space Philatelists, lot #1 was the High Flight poem here offered; a photocopy of an article announcing the sale; Anthony Cipriano’s auction invoice; IASP newsletter with article by Anthony Cipriano; an unsigned 8 x 10 photo of astronaut Chaffee; retained unsigned carbons of 1976 and 1980 letters by Cipriano to Irwin; illustrated booklet about High Flight Foundation; and an April 1976 issue of “Apogee,” High Flight publication. In fine overall condition.
The original sale of the poem helped raise money to fulfill a Chaffee dream. The astronaut, who died in the Apollo 1 fire, had asked his father ‘to do all that you can to support the space program should I buy the farm.’ Poignantly, it was also quoted by President Ronald Reagan in his broadcast to the nation on the day of the 1986 space shuttle Challenger disaster, as he concluded: ‘We will never forget them this morning as they prepared for their journey and waved goodbye and slipped the surly bonds of earth to touch the face of God.’ A tremendous piece of memorabilia and the only signed flight-flown lunar item to have a connection to a fallen NASA comrade. RRAuction COA.…(MB $900)
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589. Apollo 15. Booklet entitled “Apollo 15 DOD Support,” 4.5 x 7.75,
80 pages. The publication was issued by the Department of Defense, which supplied recovery ships and planes for NASA missions. Slight crease to front cover and a name written at the top right corner. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
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590. Apollo 15. Blue wool Apollo 15 USS Okinawa fitted baseball cap, purchased onboard the Okinawa’s store the morning of the Apollo 15 recovery on August 7, 1971; and a leather and canvas rotor blade cover used as a warning marker when the photo helicopter was parked on the flight deck of the Okinawa. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100) 591. Jim Irwin. One of Apollo 15 astronaut Jim Irwin’s High Flight Foundation business cards, 3.5 x 2, printed “James B. Irwin, Apollo 15 Astronaut,” and signed in black felt tip “Jim Irwin.” In fine condition. Precertified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
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593. Apollo 15. Flight-flown medallion, carried aboard Apollo 15, measuring one inch in diameter, with one side bearing a color image of the Apollo 15 insignia, and engraved on the reverse, “#8 This went to the Moon on Apollo 15, Dave Scott, CDR. A/15.” Normal wear. A unique and interesting item. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
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594. Jim Irwin. Commemorative cover with a cachet honoring the Apollo
15 mission, signed in blue ballpoint “Maj. Jim Irwin.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
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within a flight-flown silver pencil carried aboard Apollo 15 and carried to the moon, on an off-white 5.75 x 3.75 presentation card, detailing the history of the pencil and bearing an Apollo 15 insignia. Card has been professionally protectively laminated. Accompanied by a photocopied letter of authenticity from James Irwin stating the pencil was carried to the moon. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
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596. Jim Irwin. Glossy 8 x 10 NASA photo, signed and inscribed in
blue ink “To Mike, My Best Wishes, Jim Irwin.” In very good condition, with creasing, rippling, and mild haloing and bleeding of the signature and inscription. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Scott Cornish. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
597. Dave Scott. Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Scott posing in his
spacesuit with a model of the lunar rover, signed in blue felt tip, “Dave Scott, 7th man on the moon, Apollo 15.” In very fine condition. Precertified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $150)
598. Apollo 15. A single frame of a first generation 70 mm color negative taken from film exposed on the moon during the Apollo 15 mission using a Hasselblad camera. The 2.75 x 2.5 frame depicts the astronauts footprints on the lunar soil. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
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599. Apollo 15. German government postcard with an ink-stamped cachet commemorating the Apollo 15 mission, 5.75 x 4, signed in black ink by Dave Scott, Al Worden, Jim Irwin, and Robert R. Gilruth. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $150)
600. Apollo 15. Apollo 15 press kit, 8 x 10.5, 157 pages, dated July
15, 1971. Kit provides detailed information and diagrams covering the Apollo 15 mission from launch to recovery, moonwalks, and experiments. In very good condition, with punch holes to left edges of pages, light handling wear, and scattered toning and wear to cover page. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
601. Jim Irwin and Al Worden. Color 11 x 14 bookweight photo of the Apollo 15 crew and the Apollo 15 lift-off, signed in ink by Jim Irwin and Al Worden. In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
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602. Apollo 15. Color 10 x 8 NASA photo of Jim Irwin saluting the American flag on the lunar surface, signed in black felt tip by Irwin (adding “Apollo 15 LMP, 8th moonwalker”) below a pre-printed quote “Reach for your dreams, aim high!”, Dave Scott (adding “7th moonwalker”), and Al Worden (adding “Apollo 15 CMP”). In fine condition, with minor crease to right side. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Scott Cornish. RRAuction COA.… (MB $200)
603. Apollo 15. Color glossy 8 x 10 ‘red-numbered’ NASA photo of the Apollo 15 crew posing together during their training, signed in black felt tip by Jim Irwin, Al Worden, and Dave Scott. In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
604. Apollo 15. Color 10 x 8 NASA photo of the Apollo 15 crew
posing in front of their emblem, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “John, Best wishes from Apollo 15, Jim Irwin,” “Dave Scott,” and “Al Worden.” Horizontal creases and a couple of other small bends and creases, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
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605. Dave Scott. Dave Scott’s Apollo 15 LM Timeline Book, 8.5 x 11, bound with
three rings, 8.5 x 11, “Prepared by Flight Data Section, Flight Procedures Branch, Crew Procedures Division, Manned Spacecraft Center, April 5, 1971.”Timeline presents a minutes-by-minute and step-by-step accounting for the Lunar Module during the Apollo 15 mission. Signed on the front cover in black felt tip. Cover also bears a pencil notation in an unknown hand, “D. Scott KSC.” In fine condition, with expected handling wear. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
606. Jim Irwin. Color 10 x 8 NASA photo of Irwin saluting the flag on the lunar surface, signed in black felt tip, “Aim High, Jim Irwin.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) 608. Jim Irwin. Color 32.5 x 21.75 poster entitled ‘One nation, under 607. Jim Irwin.
Color 11 x 14 photo of Jim Irwin standing near the lunar rover on the moon, signed and inscribed in black ink “To Bill, Best Wishes from Hadley Base, Jim Irwin.” Affixed to the middle of the image is a US postage stamp postmarked in Cape Canaveral, Florida, on April 12, 1981—the 10th anniversary of the mission. Covered with a clear laminant. Scattered creases, bends, and surface marks, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
God,’ picturing Irwin on the lunar surface, signed and inscribed in black ballpoint “To Roy M. Brown, My Best Wishes, Jim Irwin.” Intersecting folds as issued, mild surface impressions, and a few small pieces of old tape on the reverse from past display, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
609. Apollo 15: Ed Hengeveld. An original
watercolor painting entitled ‘Landing At Hadley,’ 17 x 9.75, done by artist Ed Hengeveld in 2004. Image depicts the Apollo 15 lunar module Falcon approaching the lunar surface near the Hadley Rille crater. Painting is signed in the lower right, “EH 2004.” Accompanied by a letter signed by Hengeveld, describing Dave Scott’s thoughts when he saw the painting, as well as explaining some of his artistic license as the landing was never filmed or photographed. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
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spacesuit with a globe of the moon, signed in blue felt tip, “Al Worden, Apollo 15 CMP.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
612. Dave Scott. Color glossy 10 x 8 ‘red-numbered’ NASA photo of the lunar rover parked on the moon’s surface, signed in black felt tip, “Man must explore! Dave Scott, Apollo 15, Lunar rover operator, July–Aug, 1971.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) 613. Al Worden. Rare color glossy 10 x 8 ‘red-numbered’ NASA photo of Worden performing a spacewalk during the Apollo 15 mission, signed in black felt tip, “Al Worden, Apollo 15.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
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NASA letterhead, stamp dated April 6, 1973. Letter to a collector. In part; “I am sorry that I am so long in replying, but I think I now have the information you wanted…Also enclosed is a brochure on the Apollo Soyuz Test Project which may interest you.” In fine condition, with punch holes to left edge. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
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Desirable Apollo 16 Robbins Medal 617. Apollo 16. Apollo 16 Robbins Medal, approximately 1.25 diameter, with a raised design on the face of the Apollo 16 mission insignia. The reverse of the sterling silver medal is engraved with the April 16, 1972, launch date, April 20, 1972, moon landing date, and April 27, 1972, return date. This medal is not serial numbered along the rim and is not flight flown. Normal condition. This item originated from the collection of Buzz Aldrin and was first sold in 1990 by Superior Galleries.
Made by the Robbins Company of Attleboro, Massachusetts, astronauts who are in line for a flight have the option of purchasing the medallions for themselves, family, and friends as personal souvenirs. The medals are made available only to the astronauts. At the conclusion of a flight, the tokens are sent back to Robbins, where they are engraved on the reverse, polished, numbered, and returned to the astronauts. The dyes are later destroyed. Accompanied by its original presentation case (numbered “61”) and a letter of provenance from noted space enthusiast and specialist Ken Havekotte. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
618. Apollo 16. Color 10 x 8 NASA photo of the Apollo 16 crew
posing together in their white spacesuits against a lunar backdrop, signed vertically in black felt tip by Ken Mattingly, Charlie Duke, and John Young, adding “Commander” under his signature. In fine condition, with some scattered light creases. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
619. Apollo 16. Uniquely designed 6.25 x 9.5 light blue card with
the Apollo 16 mission emblem, mission dates, and printed names of the Apollo 16 crew, signed in black felt tip by “John Young” and in blue felt tip “Ken Mattingly” and “Charlie Duke.” The card is affixed to a 24 x 20 piece of cardstock along with seven images from the flight of Apollo 16, ranging from liftoff to splashdown. A handwritten dedication in the center of the display reads: “To Herb Kaufman, With sincere thanks for our help and with best wishes from the three of us. John, Ken, & Charile.” In fine condition, with scattered soiling and corner bumps and creases to the larger board. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
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Charlie Duke’s personal slide rule— which took him from MIT to the lunar surface
620. Charlie Duke. Charlie Duke’s personally owned and used slide rule, used from his college days through NASA. Aristo Multilog slide rule, made in Germany, is constructed of plastic, with a clear cursor, with four marks on one side and two on the reverse, and has 24 scales. This a more high end slide rule and is even equipped with small “feet” on one set of edges so it can be used while laying on a desk. Scale comes with its plastic conversion table and original box, and is signed on the box, “My slide rule used at MIT, USAF TPS, and NASA. Charlie Duke, Apollo 16.” Box also bears an older printed ballpoint signature, “C. M. Duke.” Duke graduated from MIT in 1964 with a degree in Aeronautics, took his primary flight training in 1958, and went on to graduate from the Aerospace Research Pilot School in 1965. He would join NASA as a Group 5 astronaut, and was capcom during the Apollo 11 mission, speaking the first words to the lunar module after it touched down on the moon. One can imagine this important tool saw much use, perhaps even at his post during Apollo 11. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
621. Charlie Duke. On The Moon With Apollo 16, A Guidebook to the Descartes Region guidebook, 8 x 10.25, 90 pages, printed by NASA in 1972. Guidebook provides an in-depth description, images, and diagrams concerning the upcoming Apollo mission and the crews training. Signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint, “The game plan for a fantastic stay on the Moon; April 20–23, 1972, Charles M. Duke, Jr., Apollo 16 Moon Walker.” In fine condition, with mild handling wear, and scattered toning, soiling, and creasing to covers. Accompanied by a photo of Duke holding the guidebook after signing. Precertified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
Rare Apollo 16–flown toggle switch from ‘Casper’
622. Apollo 16. Electrical toggle switch used onboard the Apollo 16 command module Casper
during the 1972 mission. The item measures approximately 4 x 1.25 x 1 with a single switch in the front and four exposed wires in the back. Accompanied by a North American Rockwell Corporation Space Division “Temporary Parts Removal Tag” identifying this as “Switch #18” and is serial-numbered “05775-0054002” (with the same number identifiable on a side panel of the switch. A white adhesive sticker affixed to the removal tag is date-stamped September 10, 1973. A rare piece of equipment from Apollo’s fifth lunar landing. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
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623. Apollo 16. A printed Apollo 16 final Flight Plan, March 6, 1972,
measuring 8 x 10.5, bound by a staple to the left edge, and providing a minute-by-minute time frame for the entire mission, from lift-off to splashdown, including all three moon walks. First page is a copy of the flight plan submission bearing copies of signatures of Elvin Pippert, John W. O’Neill, James Bilodeau, Deke Slayton, James McDivitt, and Sigurd Sjoberg. In fine condition, with mild handling wear and some scattered toning. Accompanied by a printed Apollo 16 Change A Flight Plan, dated March 27, 1972, measuring 8 x 10.5, bound by a staple to the left edge, and providing a copious amount of changes to the earlier plan. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
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624. Apollo 16. Apollo 16 insurance cover with a cachet of the Apollo
16 insignia, signed in blue ballpoint by John Young, in blue felt tip by Ken Mattingly, and in black felt tip by Charlie Duke. In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
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625. John Young and Charlie Duke. VIP launch card, 6.5 x 3.5, honoring Apollo 16, signed in black felt “John Young” and “Charlie Duke.” In fine condition, with corner bumps. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
626. Charlie Duke. Fabulous flight-flown 9 x 9 swatch of beta cloth,
with a 3.5-inch diameter Apollo 16 mission insignia in the center, neatly signed in black ink, “The Voyage of a Lifetime. Charlie Duke.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
627. Apollo 16. Two items: an Apollo 16 splashdown dinner menu,
5.25 x 8, two pages, for a celebration aboard the USS Ticonderoga, with the Apollo 16 astronauts as the guests of honor. Menu features many ‘space-related’ food items, including “Hadley Rille Green Salad,” “Taurus Littrow Grown Beef Steaks,” “Sonic Boom Baked Moon Rocks w/ Soure Creme,” and “Moon Mist Champagne from the ‘Sea of Nectar”; and a printed prayer on an off-white 8.5 11 sheet, offered aboard the Ticonderoga on the occasion of the recovery of Apollo 16, signed at the bottom in black ink by Lex L. Davis, Commander, Chaplain Corps, of the US Navy. In fine condition, with a central vertical fold to menu. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
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628. John Young. Color glossy 10.5 x 7.5 composite photo, double matted to an overall size of 13.5 x 10.5, signed and inscribed on the mat in black felt tip “To: David Beigie—With best wishes, John Young.” Framed to an overall size of 15.5 x 12.5. In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
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by NASA’s Scientific and Information Division in 1972, 7.75 x 10.25, 309 pages. Report is full of photos and experiment results from the mission, and is stamped on the front cover “NASA SP-315.” In fine condition, with expected handling wear and light cover toning. These reports were issued by NASA as soon as possible after missions to release initial information quickly for research and discussion. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
630. Apollo 16. Apollo 16 Department of Defense press booklet, 4.5
x 8, 82 pages, issued to publicize the often unknown efforts of the Apollo recovery teams. Booklet explains recovery procedures, ships, planes, and helicopters used during recovery, and other preparations for the recovery effort. Front cover bears an April 27, 1972, Astronaut Trail Sta., Titusville, Florida postal cancellation. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
631. Apollo 16. Color 10 x 8 semi-glossy ‘red-numbered’ NASA photo
of the Apollo 16 prime crew posing in their spacesuits, signed in blue felt tip by Ken Mattingly and Charlie Duke and in black felt tip by John Young. In fine condition, with a couple light surface marks and bends. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
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632. Charlie Duke. Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Duke posing in front of his lunar module, signed in the lower border in black felt tip, “Outside the Apollo XVI Command Module ‘Casper’ Charlie Duke, 10th Man on the Moon.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $150)
633. Charlie Duke. Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Duke posing in his spacesuit, signed in blue felt tip, “Charlie Duke, Apollo 16.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
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634. Charlie Duke. Color 8 x 10 NASA photo of Duke in his space suit posing with a model of a lunar globe, signed in black felt tip “We copy you down, Eagle! Charles M. Duke, Jr. Apollo 11 CAPCOM, Apollo 16 Moonwalker.” In fine condition with a few tiny bends and creases. Precertified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
635. Ken Mattingly. Uncommon color 8 x 10 NASA white spacesuit photo of Mattingly in his Apollo spacesuit with a globe of the moon, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
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636. Charlie Duke. Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of John Young
by the lunar rover on the surface of the moon, signed in blue felt tip, “A Kodak moment! John Young on the Moon! Charlie Duke, Apollo 16 LMP 1972,” and also signed on the reverse, “From my personal collection, Charlie Duke.” In fine condition, with silvering to darker areas, visible only at an angle, and a few light creases. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
637. Charlie Duke. Color glossy 10 x 8 ‘red-numbered’ NASA photo,
from Duke’s personal collection, of the Apollo 16 LM and rover on the lunar surface, signed in black felt tip, “The Apollo 16 LM ’Orion’ and the lunar rover at the Descartes landing base during our first EVA. Charlie Duke, LMP, April 1972.” Photo is also signed on the reverse, “From my personal collection, Charlie Duke.” In fine condition, with a small tear to right edge. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
638. Charlie Duke. Spectacular color satin-finish 14 x 11 photo of the liftoff of Apollo 16, signed in black felt tip, “What a ride! Charlie Duke, Apollo 16.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
639. Charlie Duke. Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Duke saluting the American flag on the lunar surface, signed in silver ink, “Charlie Duke, 10th Man to Walk on the Moon, Apollo 16.” In very fine condition. Precertified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) 640. Charlie Duke. Color glossy 10 x 8 NASA ‘red letter’ photo of Duke on the lunar surface saluting the American flag, signed in blue tip “‘Whoa, man, old Orion is finally here, Houston! Fantastic!’ Charlie Duke, Apollo 16 LMP 4/20/72.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) 641. Charlie Duke. Color glossy 10 x 8 ‘red-numbered’ NASA photo of Duke near the Plum Crater on the lunar surface, signed in black felt tip, “At the rim of Plum Crater collecting samples during Apollo 16’s first EVA. Charlie Duke LMP 1972.” Also signed on the reverse, “From my personal collection, Charlie Duke.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
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642. Ken Mattingly. Rare color glossy 10 x 8 ‘red-numbered’ NASA photo of Mattingly performing a spacewalk during the Apollo 16 transearth coast, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
643. Ken Mattingly. Color 8 x 10 NASA photo of Mattingly posing in his
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645. Ken Mattingly. Glossy 10 x 8 NASA photo of Mattingly making notes prior to his Apollo 16 Countdown Demonstration Test, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a few trivial corner tip creases. Precertified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) 646. John Young. Color 10 x 8 NASA photo of Young saluting the
beige spacesuit, signed in black ink, “Best wishes—Ken Mattingly.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
American flag while on the lunar surface, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “To Robert Klaus Allen, Best wishes, John Young.” In fine condition, with a crease to top right corner. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
644. John Young. Uncommon and desirable color 8 x 10 NASA photo of Young posing in his white spacesuit, signed in black felt tip, “John Young, Apollo 16 Commander.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
647. John Young. Color 8 x 10 NASA photo of Young posing with various spaceship models, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “To; Nicole Laren, Best wishes, John Young.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
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apollo 17 Robbins Medal commemorating the final moon voyage 648. Apollo 17. Unflown Apollo 17 Rob-
bins Medal, approximately 1.5 diameter, with a raised design on the face of the Apollo 17 mission insignia. The reverse of the sterling silver medal is engraved “America-Challenger Apollo XVII—The Beginning” along with the December 6, 1972, launch date, December 11, 1972, moon landing date, and December 19, 1972, return date. This medal is serial numbered “124”—meaning it was not flown in space. Only serial numbers F1 to F80 were flown of 300 total medallions struck. Normal condition. This item originated from the collection of Buzz Aldrin and was first sold in 1990 by Superior Galleries. Made by the Robbins Company of Attleboro, Massachusetts, astronauts who are in line for a flight have the option of purchasing the medallions for themselves, family, and friends as personal souvenirs. The medals are made available only to the astronauts. At the conclusion of a flight, the tokens are sent back to Robbins, where they are engraved on the reverse, polished, numbered, and returned to the astronauts. The dyes are later destroyed. Accompanied by its original presentation case and a letter of provenance from noted space enthusiast and specialist Ken Havekotte. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
Flight-flown American flag 649. Apollo 17. Flight-flown printed fabric American flag, 6 x 4, flown aboard Apollo 17 during the final flight to the moon. Flag is affixed to a 9.5 x 7.5 light blue backing. Matted with a small plaque that reads, “This flag, which was carried in the Command Module on the Apollo 17 mission, is presented to Harold V. Wainscott in appreciation for exemplary contributions to the success of the Apollo program,” and framed to an overall size of 12.5 x 10.5. Wainscott was an administrative services officer at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center. In fine condition. Wonderful association between the final lunar mission and one of the men who helped the Apollo 17 crew get there. RRAuction COA.…(MB $300)
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650. Gene Cernan. Signed book: The Last Man on the Moon. First
edition, later printing. NY: St. Martin’s Press, 1999. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 356 pages. Signed and inscribed on the title page, “To David—Best wishes, The [Last] man on the moon! Gene Cernan.” In fine condition, with separated front hinge. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
651. Apollo 17. Commemorative cover with a cachet honoring the Apollo 17 crew and mission, signed on the front in black felt tip by Gene Cernan, Ron Evans, and Jack Schmitt. In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) 652. Apollo 17. Apollo 17 naval recovery cover with a cachet honoring
the naval recovery force, signed in black ink and felt tip by Gene Cernan, Harrison Schmitt, and Ron Evans. In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
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653. Apollo 17. Apollo 17 launch date postal cover with a cachet honoring the ‘Conquest of Space,’ signed in ink by Gene Cernan, Ron Evans, and Harrison Schmitt. In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
654. Apollo 17. Commemorative cover with a cachet honoring the splashdown of Apollo 17, and bearing a splashdown date postal cancellation from Patrick Air Force Base in Florida, signed on the front in ballpoint and felt tip by Gene Cernan, Ron Evans, and Harrison Schmitt. In very fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) 655. Apollo 17. Two original remnants of silver-colored outer skin of the Apollo 17 command module America, approximately .75 x .75, suspended within a 3-inch tall sloped piece of Lucite with an image of the Apollo 17 emblem. This piece originates from the collection of Gene Cernan. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Novaspace. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
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656. Apollo 17. Steel gray approximately 8 x 8 fire extinguisher used as part of an experi-
ment onboard Apollo 17. A plaque affixed near the base properly identifies the item by its control number, contract number, manufacturing date, serial number (652570002 NNN) and 7-pound weight. Accompanied by two copies of the “Apollo Spacecraft Hardware Utilization Request” that reads in part: “Purpose—To evaluate the effects of flight and long storage times on the condition of the extinguishing agent of the CM fire extinguisher. Justification—An action item was assigned at the December 1 Skylab Level 1 CCB to determine the effects of flight conditions and long storage times on the CM foam fire extinguisher. The CM 114 extinguisher will be the last unit subjected to flight conditions that will be available for testing prior to Skylab. The extinguishers for Skylab will be exposed to flight conditions for longer periods and stored for long periods in 1g than Apollo, and little data is available for these condition. It is intended to obtain the CM 114 extinguisher as soon as possible and measure the amount and condition of the extinguishing agent when discharged into a 6.2 psi environment. This work will not destroy the artifact value of the extinguisher but will in fact render it safe for display. The extinguisher is pressurized to 200 psi when charged and therefore could be a potential hazard. The unit should be discharged if just for safety purposes. Therefore, the proposed test will remove this hazard as well as provide engineering data for Skylab.” Also accompanied by copies of three pages of paperwork tracing the “Historical Events” of the item, including “12-6-72 KSC FLOWN ON APOLLO 17” and “1-8-73 Released from Bonded Storage.” This intimidating artifact bridges the gap between the Apollo program and the ‘next generation’ of spaceflight—Skylab. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
657. Gene Cernan. Printed Apollo 17 ‘APS Malfunctions Index,’
8 x 10.5, numbered page 6-2. The page, flown to the lunar surface, is a flow chart instructing the crew of the procedure they should follow if the ascent engine in the lunar module failed to start when the time came to leave the moon. Signed at the bottom in black felt tip “Carried to the surface of the Moon on board lunar module ‘Challenger.’ Gene Cernan Apollo XVII.” In fine condition with three punch holes to the right side. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
658. Gene Cernan. Original page from the malfunction checklist flown and used aboard the Apollo 17 mission, 7.5 x 10.5 with an integral file tab, signed in black felt tip “Carried to Surface of the Moon on Board Lunar Module ‘Challenger.’ Gene Cernan, Apollo XVII.” The two-sided sheet, dated July 12, 1972, includes procedural flow charts related to the operation of gas canisters and the like. Toning to tab and three punch holes along the left side, otherwise fine condition. A scarce and notable relic from America’s last manned moon mission to date! Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
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659. Gene Cernan. Apollo 17 “Lunar Landmark” map, 8 x 10.5, used in lunar orbit during the Apollo 17 mission. Map shows a portion of the lunar surface, labeled at the top, “Cauchy/Taruntius.” This map originates from the personal space collection of Gene Cernan, and bears his personal signed flight-certification label to the right border of the map. Map is removably presented on a 19 x 13 color display picturing Cernan holding the “Lunar Landmark Book” which this map came from, and an image of the signed certification. In fine condition, with three punch holes to bottom edge. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
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17 mission on a 10 x 10 piece of artist illustration board, done by artist Al Stevens. This unaccepted design concept for the flight’s crew patch, features a bald eagle and portions of the American flag set against an image of the earth. Signed in blue felt tip, “…And God willing, we shall return’ Gene Cernan, Apollo XVII.” In fine condition, with a bit of scattered light soiling. Stevens did the final design artwork for Apollo 1, 7, 9, and 10 and made design proposals for Apollo 11, 12, and 17. Due to delays and lunar module production problems, the Apollo 8 and 9 crews were later swapped. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
661. Harrison Schmitt. Three items: a color 8 x 10 white spacesuit NASA portrait, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip; a glossy 8 x 10 photo of Schmitt in a jacket and tie, signed in black felt tip; and a 1978 TLS, signed “Jack,” 8 x 10.5, on US Senate letterhead, arranging a visit to his office by a moonwalker collector. In fine overall condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
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662. Apollo 17. Four items: three oversized Apollo 17 patches, each 4.5-inch diameter. The initials of one of the three crew members are embroidered into each patch, just above Apollo’s shoulder; and a 4-inch diameter patch as worn by the crew post-flight. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
663. Apollo 17. Huge Apollo 17 Preliminary Science Report, issued by NASA’s Scientific and Information Division in 1973, 8 x 10. Report is full of photos and experiment results from the mission, and is stamped on the front cover “NASA SP-330.” Moderate creasing to covers and address label remnant on reverse, otherwise fine condition. These reports were issued by NASA as soon as possible after missions to release initial information quickly for research and discussion. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
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664. Apollo 17. Apollo 17 press kit, 8 x 10.5, 121 pages, dated
November 14, 1972. Kit provides detailed information and diagrams covering the Apollo 17 mission from launch to recovery, moonwalks, and experiments. Punch holes to left edges of pages, light handling wear, and scattered wear to cover page, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
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669. Harrison Schmitt. Color 8 x 10 NASA photo of Schmitt in his
666. Gene Cernan. Superb color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Cernan
670. Gene Cernan. Superb color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of the lunar surface taken during take off of the lunar module from the moon’s surface, signed in black felt tip, “’We leave as we came…In Peace…For all mankind, Gene Cernan, Apollo XVII.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
of Cernan working by the lunar rover on the surface of the moon, signed in black felt tip, “Gene Cernan, Apollo XVII.” In fine condition, with a few scattered light surface marks. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
saluting the American flag while on the lunar surface, signed in blue felt tip, “Gene Cernan, last man on moon, Apollo XVII.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
667. Gene Cernan. Color 8 x 10 NASA photo of Cernan in his space
suit posing with a model of a lunar globe, boldly signed in black felt tip “Gene Cernan, Apollo XVII CDR.” In fine condition with a few tiny bends and creases. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
668. Gene Cernan. Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Cernan on the
lunar surface with the Earth behind him, signed in silver ink. In very fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Novagraphics. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
space suit posing with a model of a lunar globe, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “To Vito Petitti, Harrison H. Schmitt, Apollo 17.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
671. Harrison Schmitt. Color satin-finish 8 x 10 NASA ‘red letter’ photo of Schmitt on the moon next to the American flag, signed in silver ink “Harrison Schmitt, Apollo 17.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
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672. Apollo 17. Color 10 x 8 NASA photo, printed on vintage NASA ‘A Kodak’ paper, signed and inscribed in black ink “To George, Best wishes from the Apollo XVII crew, Ron Evans,” and signed in black ink and felt tip by Gene Cernan and H[arrison] Schmitt. In fine condition, with some light corner tip dings, a couple light bends, and a paperclip impression to top edge. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
673. Gene Cernan. Souvenir type-
script, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, entitled “One Man’s Being There,” featured as one of the forewords in A Century of Triumph: The History of Aviation. In part: “when one departs his home in earth orbit and leaves behind the safety of his own planet, things suddenly become ‘different’…The landing on the moon, orchestrated within this now almost natural environment, was perhaps the most demanding dozen minutes of my lifetime…This moment in history of ‘One Man’s Being There…’ is now the legacy of a nation—a rare privilege I’m proud to share with you.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
“Our generation has proved that mankind can evolve into the universe if this is its desire” 674. Harrison Schmitt. TLS signed “Harrison H. Schmitt,” one page, 8 x 10.5, NASA let-
terhead, July 16, 1973. Letter of thanks to a supporter. In full: “Thank you for your interest in the mission of Apollo XVII and in my part in it. The opportunity was beyond my expectations and I hope that time will prove that it was worthwhile for the country and mankind as well as for myself. This wish will be fulfilled if each of us pauses once in a while and realizes that something different in the eyes of history has occurred during the last decade. Our generation has proved that mankind can evolve into the universe if this is its desire. When the troublesome problems of the present are long forgotten, this, I believe, will be the legacy we leave to the future.” Toning and vertical lines from magnetic album at top and bottom edges, otherwise fine condition. A modest letter from one of the last men to walk on the moon. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
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TLS signed “Harrison H. Schmitt,” one page, 8 x 10.5, NASA letterhead, stamp dated July 25, 1974. Letter to a space enthusiast. In part: “I have come across a number of requests which I did not honor when received in connection with the flight of Apollo 17…I was unable to carry your items to the Moon.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
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1975 flight-flown ‘SLAYTON’ name tag 676. Deke Slayton. White
Beta cloth name tag, 5 x 2, worn on astronaut Deke Slayton’s flight suit during his historic ApolloSoyuz mission. The patch was attached to his suit via white Velcro across the back of the name tag, and was designed as a ‘ back-up.’ Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Bobbie Slayton that reads: “This Slayton patch belonged to my husband, Deke Slayton, and was worn by him on the Apollo Soyuz mission in 1975. It was locked in his safe deposit box along with other space memorabilia. This patch is genuine in all respects.” A cherished artifact from a Mercury 7 astronaut’s final chance to fly in space. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
The first space walker’s ‘space ID’—carried by Leonov during Apollo-Soyuz should he land somewhere other than home
677. Alexei Leonov. Retired Soviet/Russian cosmonaut and Air Force Major General who, in 1965, became the first human to conduct a space walk. Alexei Leonov Soviet Union ‘space identity card.’ Contained within a 3 x 4.5 booklet, the two-page identification is printed in Cyrillic, with an additional message printed in six different languages including English, French, German, Spanish, and Italian, and bears his photo and ink signature. The message requests authorities to aid and assist the holder. The pages are largely separated from the spine. This documentation was carried by Leonov during the historic Apollo-Soyuz mission and meant to be used as identification should his spacecraft have landed anywhere other than the Soviet Union! A unique piece of Soviet space history. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200) Apollo-Soyuz 193
678. Apollo-Soyuz. Presented is a 1.5-inch diameter souvenir coin issued in celebration of the Apollo-Soyuz mission. Displayed with two canceled Apollo-Soyuz postage—one from the US and the other from the USSR—in a 10.25 x 4.75 folder. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
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679. Apollo-Soyuz. Two mailing envelopes, each 6.5 x 3.75, one
signed on the front in felt tip and ink by Deke Slayton, Vance Brand, Tom Stafford, Alexei Leonov, and Valeri Kubasov; the other signed in black ink by Apollo-Soyuz backup crew members Alan Bean, Jack Lousma, Ron Evans, Yuri Romanenko, and Alexander Ivanchenkov. Each envelope also bears a ten-cent Apollo-Soyuz postage stamp. In overall fine condition, with light pencil notations under several signatures on the first envelope and typed notations under signatures on the second envelope. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
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680. Apollo-Soyuz. Apollo/Soyuz recovery cover, bearing a July 25, 1975, USS New Orleans postmark, honoring the Apollo/Soyuz recovery support, signed in ballpoint by astronauts Deke Slayton and Tom Stafford, and in black felt tip by Vance Brand. Also signed by the pilot, co-pilot, and navigator of the Swim Helo SH-3A, July 24, 1975, who hoisted the three Apollo ASTP astronauts onto the recovery ship. In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
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Apollo-Soyuz: American Crew. Commemorative cover with a cachet honoring the American astronauts three week training in Russia, signed in black felt tip by Tom Stafford, Vance Brand, and Deke Slayton. In very fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
682. Alexei Leonov and Valeri Kubasov. Commemorative cover with a cachet honoring the arrival of the Soyuz cosmonauts as part of the 1975 Apollo-Soyuz mission, signed in ink by both Russian crew members, Alexei Leonov and Valeri Kubasov. In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
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683. Apollo-Soyuz. Apollo Soyuz Test Project preliminary Joint Crew
Activities Plan, dated April 28, 1975, 8.25 x 10.5. Detailed plan gives mission requirements, flight plan guidelines, mission operations plan, onboard joint operations instructions, and a detailed timeline of the mission. Staining to top right of front cover and opening pages, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
684. Apollo-Soyuz. Apollo-Soyuz Test Project press kit, issued in 1975, 8 x 10.5, 204 pages, detailing spacecraft descriptions, docking procedures, various systems, television plans, and crew biographies. In fine condition, with expected wear. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
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685. Apollo-Soyuz. Three limited edition Apollo-Soyuz crew patches, originating from Deke Slayton’s personal collection. The patches measure almost five inches in diameter, with the initials of “D.K.S.,” “V.D.B.,” and “T.P.S.,” embroidered along the bottom edge of each patch respectively. Accompanied by a 2006 certificate of authenticity for one patch, although all three originate from Slayton’s collection, signed by his wife Bobbie, stating the patch “was limited in edition and has been stored in his safe deposit box since 1975.” RRAuction COA.…(MB $100) 686. Apollo-Soyuz. A 1 x .5 swatch of Kapton foil removed from the Apollo spacecraft after its return to Earth and successful docking with a Soyuz spacecraft. Foil is encased in a 3.5-inch diameter Lucite disc imprinted with the mission name. An attractive flight-flown item from the final Apollo mission. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100) 687. Apollo-Soyuz. Huge Apollo-Soyuz Preliminary Science Report, issued by NASA in 1976, 8 x 10. Report is full of photos, diagrams, reports, and experiment results from the mission. Light creasing and foxing to covers and expected handling wear, otherwise fine condition. These reports were issued by NASA as soon as possible after missions to release initial information quickly for research and discussion. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
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688. Apollo-Soyuz. Apollo-Soyuz press kit, 8 x 10.5, 113 pages, distributed before the Apollo-Soyuz mission in 1975. Detailed kit gives information about the crews, mission profile, and experiments to be conducted. Forward of the kit states, in part: “This document contains information about the Apollo Soyuz Test Project and consists of two parts prepared by the U.S. and the U.S.S.R. respectively…The Soviet and American parts have been prepared individually.” In fine condition, with some mild toning to covers and a staple to top left. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100) 689. Apollo-Soyuz. Four items: three color 10 x 8 NASA photos of
the Apollo-Soyuz, each signed in black felt tip by cosmonauts Alexei Leonov and Valeri Kubasov (one of the photos is also signed by a representative of the ‘Donald Chaffee Auction’); and a sheet of International Astronautical Federation 1976 Congress stationery, 8.5 x 11, signed in black ink by two members of the Apollo-Soyuz (1975) crew, “V. Kubasov” and “Tom Stafford,” scientist-astronaut “Owen Garriott, Skylab II,” Voskhod 1 cosmonaut “B. Yegorov,” and Soyuz 9 and Soyuz 18 cosmonaut “V. Sevastyanov.” An Adolph S. Ochs US postage stamp is affixed. In overall fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
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690. Apollo-Soyuz. Color limited edition 35 x 25 print of an artist’s
rendition of the Apollo-Soyuz docking numbered #451/1500, signed in pencil by American astronauts Tom Stafford and Deke Slayton and Russian cosmonauts Alexei Leonov and Valeri Kubasov. Rolled and in fine condition, with a few small creases. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
Eye patch flown and used for star sightings aboard Apollo-Soyuz
691. Vance Brand. Flight-flown black eye patch, 2.5 x 2, used by
Vance Brand when star sightings were conducted with the Apollo Guidance and Navigation system. The patch is sealed within a plastic pouch and serial-numbered SEB12100089-301. The bag in turn is attached via a plastic fastener to two NASA parts tags, each labeled “Spacecraft Parts Tag” and authenticating the item’s history. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
692. Astronauts: One Shot Hunt. Intrigu-
ing matte-finish 10 x 8 photo of NASA astronauts and Russian cosmonauts on a hunting expedition, all wearing “One Shot Hunt Team, Lander, Wyo.” baseball caps, and posing with three Native American guides, signed in black felt tip by Deke Slayton, Vance Brand, Dave Scott, Alexei Leonov, Valeri Kubasov, Stu Roosa, and one other; in blue felt tip by Ron Evans, and in black ballpoint by Joe Allen. In fine condition, with Allen’s signature light, but legible. Accompanied by laserprint photos of Dave Scott taken at time of signing, as well as a certificate of authenticity from Novaspace. According to the consignor, he acquired Scott’s signature in the United Kingdom. During that encounter, the former astronaut explained that during a training exercise, the astronauts and cosmonauts were invited by Native Americans in Wyoming to participate in a “one-shot hunt.” Each man was armed with a rifle and one gunshot cartridge, and the person who got the kill was the overall winner. The consignor explained that Scott had remarked that not even he had a copy of this photo! An unusual pose that originates from the private collection of deceased astronaut Ron Evans. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
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693. Apollo-Soyuz: American Crew. Color 10 x 8 NASA photo of the Apollo-Soyuz American crew posing in their spacesuits with a model of their spacecraft, signed in black felt tip by Deke Slayton and Vance Brand, and in blue ballpoint by Tom Stafford. In fine condition, with a light paperclip impression to top edge. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
697. Alexei Leonov and Valeri Kubasov. Glossy 10 x 8 NASA photo of all five members of the Apollo-Soyuz crew meeting Mickey Mouse at Disney World, signed and in black felt tip by Alexei Leonov and Valeri Kubasov. In fine condition, with some light surface and finish loss to lower left corner. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
694. Alexei Leonov and Valeri Kubasov. Color glossy 9.5 x 13.5
698. Alexei Leonov and Valeri Kubasov. Color glossy 9.5 x 12.25 photo of the cosmonauts of the Apollo-Soyuz Russian crew members in their spacesuits, signed in black felt tip, in Russian, by Leonov and Kubasov. Photo is affixed to a 10.5 x 13.5 mount. In very good condition, with light overall fading to image, scattered light surface marks and stains, and surface loss and rubbing to finish over Kubasov’s facial area, most likely from a removed inscription. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
photo of cosmonauts Alexei Leonov and Valeri Kubasov in their white space suits signed in black ink “A. Leonov” and “V. Kubasov, 16.07.85.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
695. Deke Slayton and Alexei Leonov. Color 10 x 8 NASA photo
of Deke Slayton, Tom Stafford, and Alexei Leonov inside the Soyuz 19 orbital module, signed in black felt tip by Slayton and silver ink by Leonov. In fine condition with some scattered surface impressions and small creases. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
696. Deke Slayton. Color 8 x 10 NASA white spacesuit photo of
Slayton posing with a model of the Apollo-Soyuz docking, signed in black ink. In very fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
699. Robert McCall. Color satin-finish 10 x 8 ‘red-numbered’ NASA photo of McCall’s rendition of the Apollo-Soyuz rendezvous, signed in black ink, “Robert T. McCall, 4-07.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
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700. Deke Slayton. Apol-
lo-Soyuz test project splashdown recovery cover, with an embossed cachet honoring the splashdown, signed in blue ballpoint by Deke Slayton, also signed by the captain of the USS New Orleans and various members of the recovery team. Removably presented on a color 8.5 x 11 informational sheet. In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Scott Cornish. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
701. Deke Slayton. TLS signed “D.
K. Slayton,” one page, 8 x 10.5, NASA letterhead, stamp dated June 8, 1973. Letter to a space enthusiast. In part: “I do not know where you can obtain copies of the original seven in flight suits. I have not seen one for years. There will be mission specialists on the Space Shuttle which are similar to flight engineers. I doubt that there will be navigators…I do not believe there is a project names for Mars missions since no such missions are near the approved status at this point in time.” In fine condition, with punch holes to left edge. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
702. Deke Slayton. TLS signed “D. K. Slayton,” two pages, 8 x 10.5, NASA letterhead, stamp dated April 25, 1973. Letter to a collector and enthusiast. In part: “Dave Scott has not been grounded and is still actively flying aircraft…I have not gone on a flight because I was medically grounded from space flight due to an unknown heart condition. I was cleared within the last year and am presently assigned to the Apollo/Soyuz test program… Regarding your interest in getting an autopen signature of Ed White or Gus Grissom, we do not retain those plates once an astronaut is deceased.” In fine condition, with punch holes along left edge, and staple holes to top left. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
703. Deke Slayton. Color satin-
finish 10 x 8 NASA photo of Slayton’s Apollo capsule floating in the water after splashdown as the recovery crew secure the capsule with the recovery carrier in the distance, signed in black felt tip by Slayton and also signed by the Executive Officer of the USS New Orleans, the prime recovery pilot, and the commander of the recovery force. In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
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704. Deke Slayton. Deke Slayton’s personal International Association of Turtles membership card, 3.25 x 2.25, issued on October 16, 1961. The notorious Turtles Club was a drinking club in which Wally Schirra held the title of a Grand Potentate. Slayton’s membership in the Turtles came up during Apollo 7, which was captured by the in-flight recorder. Reverse bears the printed instructions in giving the password for the club when asked, as well as the resulting penalty if unsuccessful: “you forfeit a beverage of his choice.” In very good condition, with card having been laminated, scattered wear, soiling, and toning, and surface loss to reverse. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
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NASA’s aerospace artist offers his view of Skylab…in an original artwork!
705. Skylab: Ed Valigursky. Spectacular color 30.5 x 22 original mixed media painting (acrylic and pen/ink) by artist Ed Valigursky. The detailed artwork, which shows life onboard Skylab, was produced for and published in the December 1970 issue of Popular Mechanics entitled “Skylab: America’s First Space Habitat.” The painting details a three man crew replacing the film in the Apollo telescope mount as well as a cutaway view of the crew’s quarters. The Popular Mechanics magazine added the NASA logo as well as detailed labeling. In fine condition with the original velum cover intact. Accompanied by a copy of the Popular Mechanics magazine in which this work appeared. Valigursky, an official NASA aerospace artist, contributed a large amount of work for various pulp fiction and science magazines. A breathtaking, one-of-a-kind artistic look at life onboard Skylab. RRAuction COA.…(MB $300)
“Critics of our efforts in space will be relegated to the same place in history as those who said, ‘It will never fly, Orville’” 706. Jack Lousma. ALS
signed “Jack Lousma, NASA Astronaut, Skylab II,” two pages, 8 x 10.5, NASA letterhead, January 24, 1974. Letter in response to a gentleman’s questions about his flight and future missions. In part: “I have recently returned from the 59 day flight of Skylab II. Our objectives included a thorough study of the sun, the earth, and its resources, and man’s medical reaction to long space flights…My future plans include training as a back-up crewman on the joint US–Russian flight in 1975, and then the development and flight of the space shuttle in the late 70’s. I am confident that in a few years, when Americans fully recognize the benefits derived from the space program, critics of our efforts in space will be relegated to the same place in history as those who said, ‘It will never fly, Orville.’” In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
707. Skylab SMEAT. Beta cloth swatch printed with the mission emblem for the SMEAT experiment [Skylab Medical Experiment Altitude Test], 8 x 8.5, with the mission emblem depicting Snoopy in his flight cap and goggles struggling with a rope around his neck, signed in black felt tip by test astronauts Bob Crippen, Karol Bobko, and Dr. William Thornton. Swatch is also inscribed at the top, “Jim, We’re going to recommend you as a future executive for Ma Bell. Thanks,” and “SMEAT Day 56.” In fine condition, with all signatures and inscription a shade or two light, but completely legible. The SMEAT experiment was conducted by NASA as a 56-day vacuum chamber test to evaluate equipment and procedures proposed for use in the Skylab missions. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
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708. Skylab. Three Series 1969 one dollar bills, each individually signed on the portrait side in felt tip by the complete crew of a Skylab mission. Signers are: Charles Conrad, Paul Weitz, Joe Kerwin, Alan Bean, Jack Lousma, Owen Garriott, Jerry Carr, Bill Pogue, and Ed Gibson. The first bill is also signed by astronaut Rusty Schweickart. In overall fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
709. Skylab. Manned Flight Awareness certificate and medallion, presented to Stuart L. Carter. Commemorative medallion measures 1.5˝ in diameter, and a portion of the metal used to make it orbited the earth on Skylab between 1973-1974. Medallion is affixed to a certificate which reads, in part: “This medallion is presented in appreciation of your dedication and efforts in insuring the successful accomplishment of the Skylab Program,” and bears printed signatures of all three Skylab crews at the bottom. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200) 710. Skylab. Extensive Skylab new reference, issued by NASA, full of
diagrams, schematics, and explanations of systems and procedures for Skylab. In very good condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
711. Skylab. FDC with a cachet honoring Skylab, signed in felt tip
or ballpoint by Alan Bean, Owen Garriott, Jack Lousma, Jerry Carr, Ed Gibson, Bill Pogue, Charles Conrad, Joe Kerwin, and Paul Weitz. Also bears additional autopen signatures of Kerwin and Weitz. In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
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712. Skylab 3. Flight-flown uplinked teleprinter message, #29, on a pink 3.25 x 10.25 sheet of heat-sensitive paper which was flown aboard Skylab from May 14, 1973 to February 8, 1974, signed on the reverse, in a flight-flown Skylab pen, “#029, Bill Pogue, Pilot, SL-4.” Message bears printed commands and notations, including “If both passes were go, Do tape recorder depletion.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity signed by Pogue, stating “The accompanying message, numbered 029, is an actual teleprinter message that was uplinked to us while we aboard the Skylab Space Station…over 100 million miles in space during over 4300 orbits of the Earth. The teleprinter message is signed with one of my pens from Skylab.” RRAuction COA.…(MB $100) 713. Skylab. Titanium paperweight, 4.5 x 2.25, inscribed: “The crack that went around the world, Saturn S IV B, 11-16-73.” This refers to an important fault discovered in the Saturn launch vehicle used for the Skylab IV launch. This piece is from the faulty component and was kept on the desk of Dr. Hans Gruene, Director of Saturn Launch Operations, who kept it as a reminder of what could happen ‘if.’ RRAuction COA.…(MB $100) 714. Skylab. Two sets of 14 NASA color photos, 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, covering the first two Skylab mission, including crew portraits, the astronauts on board, and various views and experiments. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
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715. Charles Conrad. Pre-flight menu for Charles Conrad of Skylab I, printed “SML MENU 2,” 8.5 x 11, signed on the front in black felt tip “Charles Conrad, Jr.” Menu items included coffee cake, hot dogs, turkey rice soup, and prime rib. In fine condition with a spot of staining and some scattered staining. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
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716. Skylab 2. Pre-flight menu for Alan Bean prior to Skylab II, printed
“MENU DAY 3,” 8.5 x 11, signed on the front in black felt tip by Alan Bean, Owen Garriott (ins), and Jack Lousma. Menu items included Rice Krispies, spaghetti with meat sauce, and filet mignon. One of the choices has been covered with white correction fluid and the name re-typed. In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
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717. Skylab 3. Pre-flight menu for Bill Pogue prior to Skylab III printed
“SML MENU 6,” 8.5 x 11, signed on the front in black felt tip by Jerry Carr (ins), Ed Gibson, and Bill Pogue. Menu items included scrambled eggs, veal and barbecue sauce, and chicken and gravy. In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
718. Skylab. Skylab fragment, recovered from an oxygen supply tank by three people in Western Australia. Piece is encased in a styrene-type display, each measuring 4.25˝ high, and each with a small copy of a photo of the recovered tank, information on Skylab, and a 1979 letter from the leader of the NASA Skylab Team, sending thanks for assistance in the recovery, as well as identifying the piece, all incorporated into the material. The material has all yellowed. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
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719. Owen Garriott. Satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of a rocket upon lift-off,
signed in black felt tip “Owen Garriott, Skylab-3.” In fine condition, with a small strip of silvering along the lower left side. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
720. Ed Gibson. Color 8 x 10 NASA photo of Gibson holding a model of Skylab, signed in black felt tip, “Best wishes, Ed Gibson.” In fine condition, with a light paperclip impression to top edge. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
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721. Skylab 1. Color 10 x 8 NASA photo of the prime crew of the first manned Skylab mission, signed in black felt tip by Joe Kerwin, Charles Conrad, Jr., (ins), and Paul Weitz. In fine condition, with a couple of light creases. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
722. Skylab 2. Color 10 x 8 NASA photo of the prime crew of the sec-
ond manned Skylab mission, signed in black felt tip by Owen K. Garriott (ins), Jack Lousma, and Alan Bean. In fine condition, with a couple of light creases. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
724 723. Skylab 3. Color 10 x 8 NASA photo of the prime crew in their white spacesuits next to a Skylab model, signed in black felt tip by Jerry Carr, Ed Gibson, and Bill Pogue. In fine condition, with a couple of small creases. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
724. Skylab 3. Color 10 x 8 semi-glossy ‘red-numbered’ NASA photo of
the three Skylab 3 crew members sitting with a Skylab model and a globe, signed in black felt tip by Jerry Carr, Ed Gibson, and Bill Pogue. In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
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725. Jack Lousma. Breathtaking color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Earth taken from space, signed in gold ink, “’This is a God’s eye view of our beautiful blue Spaceship Earth! Always remember that God has both a wide-angle and a telephoto lens.’ Jack Lousma, Skylab 3, STS3.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
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space shuttle Coca-Cola “space” can
726. Space Shuttle. Coca-Cola full can produced by the beverage company to be tested in space onboard the Space Shuttle Challenger STS-51F. A dispenser lever on the can is made of Teflon and stainless steel and is equipped with a trigger lot to prevent accidental discharge. This can was among a lot originally distributed to Coke and NASA officials. In 1985, Coca-Cola and Pepsi were launched into space aboard the Challenger. Both companies had designed special cans (officially the Carbonated Beverage Dispenser Evaluation payload) to test packaging and dispensing techniques for use in zero G conditions. The experiment was classified a failure by the shuttle crew, due to the lack of refrigeration and gravity. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
Amazing large ‘test’ section of protective space shuttle tile
727. Space Shuttle. Available to US bidders only. Unusual light emerald-color fit-
check tile, 6 x 6 x 3, used to fit-check the shape and size of the thermal protection tiles for the Space Shuttle Challenger. Serial on tile reads: “REXG-9-07-1509 V070191005-086 T98630 P1 OXL OVOF 09.” Before crews installed the actual reentry-enabling thermal heat shield, fit-check tiles were fabricated and installed on the orbiter’s body. These ‘stand-in’ tiles were then referenced to manufacture their flight-ready counterparts. Challenger rolled out of its California assembly facility June 30, 1982. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
728. STS 61-A. Flight-flown printed fabric American flag, 5.75 x 4,
flown aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger in 1985. Flag is accompanied by an 8.5 x 11 presentation folder stating: “Old Glory. Flown on Space Shuttle ‘Challenger’ Mission 61-A, October 31–November 6, 1985. To commemorate conveyance of Space Shuttle ‘Enterprise’ from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, 1985 Wright Memorial Dinner.” The flag is detached from the certificate, which bears the printed signatures of President George Bush and two NASA officials. Areas of heavy staining and two blocks of mild to moderate toning affecting the printed text, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
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729. Sally Ride. Signed book: To Space and Back. First edition. NY: Lothrop, Lee & Shepard Books, 1986. Hardcover with dustjacket, 9 x 11.5, 96 pages. Signed in black felt tip on the half–title page “Sally K. Ride.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
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730. ALT Award. A Manned Flight Awareness certificate, 11 x 14,
presented to Richard Withrow for his contribution to the Shuttle Approach and Landing Tests. The certificate reads, “The crews of the Approach and Landing Test Program are pleased to present you with this medallion in appreciate of your contribution to the successful ALT flights of the space shuttle orbiter ‘Enterprise.’” Affixed to the certificate is 1.5-inch diameter medallion made, in part, of metal taken from the Enterprise. Scattered toning, foxing at the upper right corner, and light wrinkling and creasing, otherwise fine condition. The Manned Flight Awareness Program was instigated to impress the importance of crew safety on the minds of everyone involved with America’s manned space flight program. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
731. Lifting Body Shuttle. Fact sheet, one page, 7.75 x 10.5, signed in black felt tip by pilots Bruce Peterson and Don Sorlie, and two other officials. In fine condition. The sheet commemorates the 40th anniversary of the first NASA M2-F1 ‘lifting body’ aircraft. part of a research program into aerodynamic shapes that would be suitable for vehicles returning to Earth from space. This research would eventually culminate in the space shuttle. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
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732. STS-89. Commemorative cover with a cachet honoring the shuttle
Endeavour’s mission, and bearing a launch date postal cancellation, signed on the front in black felt tip by all eight crew members: Terrence Wilcutt, Joe Edwards, James Reilly, Michael Anderson, Bonnie Dunbar, Salizhan Sharipov, Andrew Thomas, and David Wolf. In very fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
733. STS-96. Commemorative cover with a cachet honoring the Discovery’s mission, bearing a launch date cancellation, signed on the front in black ink by all seven crew members: Kent Rominger, Rick Husband, Tamara Jernigan, Ellen Ochoa, Daniel Barry, Julie Payette, and Valery Tokarev. In very fine condition. This mission was first shuttle flight to dock with the International Space Station. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
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734. STS-82. Original 5 x 31 flight-flown piece of Discovery’s payload
bay liner, flown into space from February 11 to February 21, 1997, on mission STS-82. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Ken Havekotte of Spacecoast Cover Service. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
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the Space Shuttle Atlantis October 18–23, 1989. The silver pin is in the form of Snoopy garbed in a space helmet and space suit and was one of 330 taken on the mission and presented to individuals who performed an outstanding effort contributing to the success of manned space flight missions. Accompanied by an 11 x 14 certificate that reads in part: “For professionalism, dedication, and outstanding support that greatly enhanced flight safety and mission success during the Space Shuttle Space Transportation System program. In recognition of these achievements, and as a token of our special thanks, the astronaut team presents this Astronauts Personal Achievement Award to Debra K. Taylor.” Signed by astronaut Mary Ellen Weber. Also accompanied by a copy of a photo of Weber and Taylor, a program detailing the award, and a copy of a memo and award recommendation form. It is rare to find not only the pin but all the accompanying paperwork! Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
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737 736. Shuttle Discovery. Flight-flown payload bay liner swatch, .5 x .25, flown aboard the Discovery STS-82, and removed during refurbishment after the mission. Swatch is removable encased in Lucite against a color photo of the Discovery on the launch pad, to an overall size of 3 x 5.25. STS-82 was a Hubble Space telescope servicing mission. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100) 737. STS-26. Flight-flown printed fabric Nasa Aeronautics and Space
Administration flag, 5.75 x 3.75, flown aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery in 1988. Flag is affixed to an 11 x 14 certificate stating “Presented to Charles L. McMurray. This National Aeronautics and Space Administration flag was flown aboard the Orbiter ‘Discovery,’ STS-26, September 29–October 3, 1988, commemorating the National Space Transportation System ‘Return to Flight.’” Certificate bears autopen signatures of two NASA officials. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
738. STS-65. Flight-flown 25th anniversary commemorative flag, 5
x 3, flown aboard the space shuttle Columbia on July 8–23, 1994. Flag is affixed to a 7 x 12 certificate that reads in full: “This Apollo 11 25th anniversary flag was flown aboard the Orbiter ‘Columbia’ STS-65, July 8-23, 1994, in commemoration of America’s first Lunar Landing Mission,” with a printed signature of a NASA official. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
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739. Shuttle Discovery. Flight-flown swatch of Discovery’s APU cool-
ing tank insulation cover, 1.5 x .75, flown during the Discovery’s STS-39 mission. Swatch is presented against a color photo of the shuttle in orbit and matted to an overall size of 14 x 11. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
740. Space Shuttle Endeavour. Embroidered flight-flown mission
patch, flown aboard the Zarya module November 20, 1998, and returned to Earth on the space shuttle Endeavour. The patch is affixed to a 14 x 11 presentation board that states, “In appreciation for your dedication, teamwork, and sacrifice to the FGB Team. Your personal effort and contribution is directly responsible for the outstanding success of ‘Zarya’ as the first element of the ISS. This team has set the standard for the International Space Station Program.” Presented to Ron Zaguli. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
741. STS-91. Flight-flown printed fabric Shuttle-Mir Program flag, 5.75 x 3.75, flown aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery in 1998. Flag is affixed to an 11 x 14 certificate stating “In Commemoration of the Phase 1 Shuttle-Mir Program. Presented to: Debra K. Moye. This flag commemorating the Phase 1 Program was flown to the Mir Space Station aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery on mission STS-91, launched June 2, landed June 12, 1998.” Certificate bears autopen signatures of two NASA officials. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $150)
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“When we go to Mars it will have to be in a compact not a Cadillac” 742. Karl G. Henize. NASA astronaut and space scientist (1926–1993) who flew on STS51-F. He died of high altitude pulmonary edema during a climb of Mount Everest. Three ALSs, two one-page and one one page, both-sides, all on NASA letterhead, all from 1975, all to the same recipient. One letter reads, in part: “Concerning the use of Skylab to get to Mars… have you considered the thrust required to put a spacecraft the size of Skylab into a Mars orbit? It would take a giant booster to do this. When we go to Mars it will have to be in a compact not a Cadillac.” Another letter closes with Henize stating “Someday we will be exploring the galaxy in much the same way that Star Trek does.” In fine condition, with punch holes to left edges. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
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743. Space Shuttle. Presented is a 4 x 2.5 unopened foil packet of “space exposed” tomato seeds. The packet is protectively sealed in clear plastic. Millions of tomato seeds were sent into space aboard the 1984 space shuttle Challenger STS-41C mission, as part of NASA’s Long Duration Exposure Facility to observe the effects of deep space on the seeds. The cargo remained in Earth orbit for 5 years until 1989, when Columbia Shuttle Mission STS-32 retrieved the packets and the seeds were returned to Earth. They were then distributed to over 3 million students for use in science experiments—one of the largest science experiments ever. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100) 744. Shuttle Atlantis. Flight-flown cargo bay protective thermal
blanket swatch and fastener, 1.5 x .75, flown aboard one of the Atlantis missions. Swatch is presented on a color 10 x 8 photo of the Atlantis in orbit, with its cargo bay doors open, and matted to an overall size of 14 x 11. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
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745. Shuttle Orbiter Fleet. Small swatches on insulation from all
six Space Shuttles, all incorporated into a color photo of a shuttle in orbit and encased in Lucite to an overall size of 3.75 x 2.75. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
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746. Shuttle Hardware. Four space shuttle parts consisting of a 4.25˝ exploding bolt, serial #C72-1128-098, complete with both caps; a 4˝ long plug in tool, used to simulate external connections when testing on board circuitry; and a small blue metal cap and white plastic ring. The bolt and tool may be flight-flown, but no provenance is available. Available to US bidders only. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
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747. Astronauts. Color 16 x 24 poster entitled ‘NASA 2006–2007 ‘Astronauts, signed in ink by 137 astronauts and NASA officials. Signers include: Lisa Nowak, Bill Oefelein, Tony Antonelli, Robert Behnken, Eric Boe, Randy Bresnik, Greg Chamitoff, Alvin Drew, Mike Fincke, Doug Harley (the last shuttle pilot), Jose Hernadez, Shane Klimbrough, Don Pettit, Garrett Reisman, Robert Satcher, Shannon Walker, Terry Virts, and Suni Williams. Scattered creasing, wrinkling, surface impressions, and a few tiny edge tears, otherwise fine condition. This is the first time that so many different astronaut autographs have been presented on a single item, with several rare examples! A complete list is available upon request. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
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748. Sally Ride. Four color NASA and satin-finish photos, two 8 x 10
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749. Space Shuttle Astronauts. Twenty-one signed color photos,
8 x 10 and 10 x 8, mostly official NASA photos, each signed in ink or felt tip by the respective Shuttle astronaut pictured. Signers are: Sally Ride, Bruce McCandless, Jerry Ross (2 ins), Charlie Precourt (ins), Mary Ellen Weber (ins), Jim Wetherbee (ins), Andy Thomas (ins), Loren Shriver (ins), Vance Brand, Rick Searfoss (2), Jon McBride (2), Ron Grabe, Kathryn Sullivan, Dan Brandenstein, Mike Lampton, Steven Hawley, Terry Wilcutt, and Eileen Collins. In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
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750. Space Shuttle Astronauts. Nineteen color 8 x 10 photos, almost all official NASA photos, each signed in ink or felt tip by the respective Shuttle astronaut pictured. Signers are: Kent Rominger (ins), Bryan O’Connor (2 ins), Sam Gemar (ins), Gordon Fullerton (ins), Don Peterson (2 ins), Karol Bobko (ins), Jim Adamson (ins), Michael Coats (ins), Dave Walker (ins), Brian Duffy (ins), Terry Hart (ins), Steve Nagel (2 ins), Tony England (ins), Franklin Diaz (ins), and Bob Stewart (2 ins). In fine overall condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) 751. Space Shuttle Astronauts. Seven color 8 x 10 or 8 x 10
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NASA photos signed in black felt tip each individually signed. Signers are: Story Musgrave, Vance Brand (2), Karol ‘Bo’ Bobko (2: one ins), Terry J. Hart (ins), and Vance Brand/Bruce McCandless. In overall fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
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mounted together with a Astro 1 patch to an overall size of 10 x 13, signed and inscribed in black felt tip on the mount, “To Joe, from one of your physical conditioning trainees! Wishing you the best! Vance Brand” and captioning the photo, “Night launch of STS-35 on December 2, 1990 at 1:45 AM EST.” In fine condition, with uniform overall shade of toning and signature and inscription a shade light. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
753. Joe Engle. Color 10 x 8 NASA photo of the Space Shuttle En-
terprise in the first ‘tailcone off’ flight, signed in black felt tip “Joe Engle.” Central vertical bend and a few small creases, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
754. Deke Slayton. Color 10 x 8 NASA photo, signed and inscribed in black ink “To Harry with best wishes, D. K. Slayton.” In fine condition, with a brush to the word “To.” Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
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756. Shuttle Enterprise. Color 8 x 10 NASA photo of the Enterprise
on the launch pad, signed in black ink by Fred W. Haise (adding “Enterprise CDR”), Joe Engle, Richard Truly, and Gordon Fullerton. In fine condition, with a couple tiny creases and surface marks. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
757. STS-41-B. Color 8 x 10 NASA photo of the crew of STS-41-B, signed in blue or black felt tip by Vance D. Brand, Robert L. Gibson, Bruce McCandless II, Ron McNair and Bob Stewart. In fine condition with a couple small corner bends and creases. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
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758. STS 51-C. Color 10 x 8 NASA photo of the crew of the Space Shuttle Orbital Flight 51-C, signed in black felt tip by Ellison Onizuka, Ken Mattingly, Gary Payton, James Buchli, and Loren Shriver. In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200) 759. STS 51-F. Color 10 x 8 NASA photo of the crew of STS-51-F,
signed in blue or black felt tip by Gordon Fullerton, Roy Bridges, Story Musgrave, Tony England, Karl Henize, Loren Acton, and John Bartoe. In fine condition with a couple small bends. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
760. STS-100. Color 10 x 8 NASA photo of the Endeavour crew, signed in black felt tip and ink by all seven crew members: Kent Rominger, Jeffrey Ashby, Scott Parazynski, John Phillips, Chris Hadfield, Umberto Guidoni, and Yuri Lonchakov. In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
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761. Space Shuttle. Brad-bound Space Shuttle News Reference manual, issued by NASA in 1981, 8.5 x 11, issued by NASA “to compile the best basic and technical information available on all elements of the Space Shuttle Program,” as stated in the manual’s forward. Manual covers all aspects of the shuttle including systems, propulsion systems, operations and support, and crew training. In fine condition, with some mild toning to front cover. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100) 762. STS-109. Color 10 x 8 NASA photo of the Columbia crew, signed vertically in black ink by all seven crew members: Scott Altman, Duane Carey, John Grunsfeld, Nancy Currie, Richard Linnehan, Michael Massimino, and James Newman. In fine condition. This mission serviced the Hubble telescope, and was also the last successful mission before the Columbia disaster. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.… (MB $100) 763. STS-31. Color 10.25 x 8 matte-finish photo of the crew of STS-31, signed in felt tip by Charles Bolden, Loren Shriver, Bruce McCandless, Steven Hawley, and Kathryn D. Sullivan. In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
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764. Shuttle Astronauts. Color glossy 13.5 x 10.75 photo of the space shuttle Chal-
lenger on landing. The image is carefully affixed to a 20 x 16 piece of white board, which has been signed in black ink by 63 astronauts and pilots. Signers include: James Adamson, Ken Baker, Ace Beall, John Blaha, Karol Bobko, Charles Bolden, Vance Brand, Dan Brandenstein, Mark Brown, Sonny Carter, Franklin Chang-Diaz, John Cooper, Dick Covey, Robert Crippen, Anthony England, Joe Engle, John Fabian, Steve Feaster (signed twice), Charles Gordon Fullerton, Guy Gardner, Rick Hauck, Ken Haug, Karl Henize, David Hilmers, Jeffrey Hoffman, Charlie Justin, Mark Lee, David Leestma, Mike Mullane, Story Musgrave, Jon McBride, Mike McCulley, Bryan O’Connor, Steve Oswald, Glen Pingry, Ed Rainey, Bud Ream, Jerry Ross, Harley Rutledge, Ellen Shulman, Woody Spring, Bob Stewart, Joseph Tanner, Richard Truly, Charles Veach, Paul Weitz, James Wetherbee, Donald Williams, John Young, and Roger Zwieg. In fine condition, with a couple signatures a little light. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
765. Shuttle Astronauts. Color glossy 10.5 x 13.75 photo of man’s first footprint on the moon, affixed to a 16 x 20 mount, with a printed presentation at the bottom reading, “Presented to Harry Porter, from your friends at the Astronaut Office,” and signed on the mount in black felt tip and ink by 52 members of the Astronaut Office, including many shuttle astronauts including: John Young, Story Musgrave, Robert Crippen, John Casper, Pierre Thuot, Janice Voss, Bill Shepherd, Susan Helms, Ellen Ochoa, Ellen Baker, Linda Godwin, Jerry Ross, Loren Shriver, Jeff Wisoff, Brian Duffy, Rick Hieb, and Mark Brown. In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
One of the most elusive astronaut candidate autographs 767. Stephen D. Thorne. Color 8 x 10 NASA photo of Thorne in his blue flight suit next to a space shuttle model, signed in black felt tip “Steve Thorne.” In fine condition, with light paperclip impression at the top of the photo and a couple other surface impressions. Thorne is rated the toughest astronaut signature to acquire as he was killed shortly after being selected as an astronaut. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)
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768. ALT Crew 1. Color satin-finish 10 x 8 ‘red-numbered’ NASA photo of astronauts Fred Haise and Gordon Fullerton holding a model of the shuttle, signed in black felt tip by both Haise and Fullerton. In fine condition, with a couple light surface scratches through beginning of Fullerton’s signature. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $150) 769. ALT Crews 1 and 2. Color satin-finish 10 x 8 ‘red-numbered’
NASA photo of both crews of the Space Shuttle Approach and Landing Tests (ALT) at the Rockwell International Space Division’s Orbiter assembly facility at Palmdale, California on the day of the rollout of the Shuttle Orbiter 101 ‘Enterprise’ spacecraft, signed in black felt tip by Gordon Fullerton (pilot of the first crew), Fred W. Haise (commander of the first crew), Joe Engle (commander of the second crew), and Richard Truly (pilot of the second crew). In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
770. ALT Crews. Commemorative cover with a cachet honoring space shuttle first airstrip landing, signed in black ballpoint or felt tip by Fred Haise, Richard Truly, Joe Engle, and Gordon Fullerton. In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
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771. STS-2. Unique florescent orange parking pass for the second launch of the space shuttle, 8 x 5, signed in black felt tip by John Young, Bob Crippen, Joe Engle, and Richard Truly. Accompanied by two unsigned passes for the launches of STS-3 and STS-8. In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) 772. STS-1. Press kit for STS-1, the first space shuttle mission in April
1981, 8.5 x 11, 61 pages. Kit provides mission information, timeline, and biographical information on the crew. In fine condition, with punch and staple holes to left edge. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
773. STS-1. Color 10 x 8 NASA photo of Young and Crippen in their
orange spacesuits, with Young cracking a smile, signed and inscribed in black ballpoint “To Joe McCloskey with Best Regards, John Young” and “Bob Crippen.” In fine condition, with scattered creasing and impressions. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
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Flight-flown flag from the first shuttle flight presented to Deke Slayton 774. STS-1. Flight-flown printed fabric American flag, 6 x 4, flown aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia
during its inaugural flight on April 12–14, 1981, and presented to astronaut Deke Slayton. Flag is affixed to an 8.25 x 10.5 certificate stating “Presented to Donald K. Slayton. This flag was flown aboard Space Shuttle ‘Columbia’ (STS-1) April 12–14, 1981. It is presented to you in recognition of the significant contribution you made to the success of the mission.” Certificate also bears printed signatures of Shuttle astronauts John Young and Bob Crippen, as well as Director Chris Kraft. Framed to an overall size of 8.75 x 11.25. In fine condition, with uniform toning to white stripes of flag, most likely from adhesive on reverse. Slayton served as Head of Shuttle Approach and Landing Tests Program for NASA’s space shuttle program. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
The maiden voyage of Columbia flight-flown gold Robbins Medal—from Buzz Aldrin’s personal collection 775. Columbia STS-1 Robbins Medal. Flight-
flown 10-karat gold Space Shuttle Columbia STS-1 Robbins Medal, approximately 1.5-inch diameter, with a raised design on the face of the mission insignia, and the mission and astronauts’ names. The reverse of the medal is engraved with the launch and re-entry dates, as well as the names of astronauts John Young and Robert Crippen. Encapsulated within a clear plastic case. Serial numbered “24 F” around the rim. Normal condition. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Buzz Aldrin that reads in part: “This medallion was flown aboard the first flight of the Space Shuttle April 12–14, 1981 and was obtained by me through the Astronaut Flight Office.” STS-1 was the first orbital flight of the shuttle, launched on April 12, 1981, and returning to Earth two days later. Made by the Robbins Company of Attleboro, Massachusetts, astronauts who are in line for a flight have the option of purchasing the medallions for themselves, family, and friends as personal souvenirs. The medals are made available only to the astronauts. At the conclusion of a flight, the tokens are sent back to Robbins, where they are engraved on the reverse, polished, numbered, and returned to the astronauts. The dyes are later destroyed. Gold medallions such as this are especially scarce. RRAuction COA.…(MB $500)
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776 776. Space Shuttle Astronauts. Souvenir postal cover, bearing a
June 24, 1983, postmark and original cachet painting of the STS-7 mission patch done by artist William J. Numeroff. The cachet is signed in felt tip and ballpoint by Bob Crippen, Rick Hauck, John M. Fabian, Sally K. Ride, and Norm Thagard. Pencil addressed by Numeroff to himself and signed on the reverse in black felt tip “William J. Numeroff, 1983” with a notation that the signatures were obtained in 1983. In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
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STS: John Glenn. Commemorative cover with a cachet honoring John Glenn’s exploration of space from Mercury Friendship 7 to Discovery STS 95, signed in blue felt tip “John Glenn.” The cover is uniquely matted with five pins commemorating the various missions, an engraved Fisher space pen, and a descriptive plaque to an overall size of 11 x 14, with the plaque and pen affixed to a slightly larger sheet of heavy brown cardstock (the inside of a mailing envelope). In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
778. STS-2: Gene Kranz. Gene Kranz’s identification badge for
the STS-2 space shuttle launch. The badge measures 2.5 x 3.75, and features Kranz’s name and the mission number. Kranz’s role in NASA and the space program is legendary. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
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779. STS-2. Flight-flown printed fabric American flag, 5.75 x 4, flown aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia during STS-2. Flag is affixed to an 8.5 x 11 certificate stating “This flag was flown aboard the second flight of the Space Shuttle ‘Columbia’ (STS-2) November 12–14, 1981. It is presented to you in recognition of the significant contribution you made to the success of the mission. Presented to Ruth S. Labon.” Certificate bears autopen signatures of crew members Joe Engle and Richard Truly, as well as a NASA official. Area of uniform toning covering most of the flag and the top half separated from the certificate, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200) 780. STS-5. Flight-flown .25 x .25 swatch of payload bay liner material flown on the space shuttle Columbia during the first space shuttle mission, STS–5, from November 11-16, 1982, Swatch is affixed to a 4.25 x 5.5 informational card. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
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Color 10.25 x 8 NASA photo of the crew of the first flight of the Space Shuttle Challenger, signed in blue or black felt tip by Don Peterson, Story Musgrave, Paul Weitz, and Karol ‘Bo’ Bobko. In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
783. Space Shuttle STS-8. Flight-flown STS-8 crew patch flown aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger in 1983. Patch measures four inches in diameter and shows the shuttle launching into orbit, with the crew names around the outside. Patch is matted and framed to an overall size of 16.75 x 20, with a color photo of the shuttle’s liftoff, a brief inscription written above the photo, and an informational caption, signed by astronaut Dale Gardner, which reads, “This STS-8 crew patch flew on board the Space Shuttle Challenger with me from launch on August 30, 1983 to landing on September 5, 1983. It traveled a distance of 2.5 million miles while making 98 orbits of the Earth at an altitude of 180 miles.” RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
‘F-Troop’ astronauts prepare for their shuttle launch 784. STS-6. Hilarious color satin-finish 8 x 10.25 NASA photo of the ‘F-Troop’ crew, signed in felt tip by Don Peterson, Story Musgrave, Paul Weitz, and Karol ‘Bo’ Bokbko. In fine condition with light vertical streaking to the emulsion. The ‘F-Troop’ moniker originated from Weitz, who chose it because they were the sixth team of astronauts to fly the shuttle but also as a nod to their respective military backgrounds and the 1960s television series. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
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Challenger in 1984, and used during the Sylvania Metalarc Lamp Experiment. Electrode is encased in a 1 x 1 cube of Lucite and presented on a wooden stand with an informational plaque. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
786. Challenger. Collection of 38 items, almost all relating to the
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Challenger disaster. Items include: a blank Teacher in Space application packet; a Teacher in Space NASA fact sheet; 32 commemorative covers honoring the crew and mission; a program from the January 31, 1986, memorial; a copy of the Presidential Commission on the Space Shuttle Challenger Accident; a NASA landing parking pass; and a certificate of appreciation issued to John D. Williams in support of the accident investigation. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
787. Challenger. Twenty-two unsigned NASA photos, glossy and
satin-finish, some ‘red-numbered’ most from the explosion and recovery effort after the Challenger disaster on January 28, 1986. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
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788 Judy Resnik. Color 8 x 10 NASA photo, neatly signed in black
felt tip “Judy Resnik.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
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789. Christa McAuliffe. New Hampshire schoolteacher (1948–1986)
who was the first teacher in space; she perished, along with all six other crew members, during the Challenger disaster on January 28, 1986. Rare color 8 x 10 NASA photo of McAuliffe holding a model of the space shuttle, signed in black felt tip. Scattered foxing and toning to borders, a bit heavier to top edge and slightly extending down into background, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
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790. Christa McAuliffe. Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Teacher in Space Participant Christa McAuliffe during a dietary orientation session with NASA food scientist Charles Bourland, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “Dr. Bourland—Thanks! S. Christa McAuliffe.” In fine condition, with brush to the first “f” in McAuliffe’s last name and a couple tiny creases. A one-of-a-kind pose that appeared on the front page of the September 11, 1985 issue of the Houston Post newspaper. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
Extremely rare photo of a Challenger victim 791. Greg Jarvis. Challenger mission specialist who perished on board after lift-off in 1986. Scarce color 8 x 10 NASA photo of Greg Jarvis in his blue flight suit seated beside a model of the space shuttle, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)
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792. Space Shuttle Challenger. Space-made experimental polystyrene balls, made aboard STS-6 in 1983, and housed
in a 1.5˝ long vial. The vial contains the beads in a solution made in space aboard the Challenger. Accompanied by a printed National Bureau of Standards Certificate, stating at the top, “The polystyrene beads incorporated in our souvenir vial came from the SRM (Standard Reference Material) 1960 cited in this copy.” RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
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columbia Scarce portrait of the tragic crew 793. Columbia. Color 10 x 8 NASA photo of the
crew of Shuttle Mission Columbia, signed in black felt tip by Rick Husband, Willie McCool, Michael Anderson, Kalpana Chawla, David Brown, Laurel Clark, and Ilan Ramon. In fine condition with a few creases, one passing through Brown’s signature. Items signed by all seven Columbia astronauts, particularly those with a direct association to their tragic mission, are of great scarcity. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
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booster from the Columbia, recovered from the ocean after the shuttle’s first flight in 1981. Bolt comes with a metal display stand with a stamped informational plaque affixed to its base. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
795. Columbia. Commemorative embroidered wall hanging, measur-
ing 6.25 x 9, bearing a home-made embroidered patch, quite similar to the STS-107 mission patch, honoring the crew of the Columbia. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
796. Shuttle Columbia. Flight-flown Spacelab Cold Plate support
structure fragment, flown aboard the Columbia STS-58 mission, and removed after the mission. Swatch is removably encased in Lucite against a color photo of the Columbia on the launch pad, to an overall size of 5.25 x 3. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
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798 797. Men of Steel. Five astronaut metal figurines, ranging in size from 3.5 up to 5 inches in height. Two are of Mercury astronauts by Great American Products; one is on a moonwalker by Hamilton Standard, serial #49; one is a pewter astronaut issued by the Franklin Mint in 1976; and the last is an astronaut in a space pack, which is actually a lighter. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100) 798. Gene Cernan. Forty items: an eclectic mix of paper currency, coins, and novelty pieces accumulated by Gene Cernan during a 1973 trip around the world. Countries include India, Indonesia, Singapore, France, and Nigeria. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Novaspace. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100) 799. Ham’s Heat Shield. Flight-flown piece of the MR-2 (12) heat shield, which carried Ham the Chimp on January 31, 1961. The piece measures about .75 inch in diameter. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100) 800. Delta Clipper. Flight-flown aeroshell piece from flight number 5, the June 27, 1994 in-flight abort. Styrofoam-type aeroshell piece measures 3 x 1 and is affixed to an 8.5 x 11 off-white card, along with a descriptive plaque and a Deltal Clipper patch. The Delta Clipper Experimental was constructed in 1991–93 at McDonnell Douglas’ Huntington Beach facility. It was intended as a one-third scale model of a proposed SDIO single-stage launch vehicle. It first flew in August 1993 and had completed three flights when SDIO terminated the Delta Clipper program. After additional funding was procured, the vehicle flew five more flights before being returned to Huntington Beach for conversion into the DCXA. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
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801. Crawler Plate. Metallic name plate, 5 x 2.5, bearing the name “Neil F. Lampson 1982,” with Lampson’s company logo engraved in the middle, which was formally affixed to a crawler which moved the space shuttle to the launch pad. Plate has four mall corner holes, and several numbers and letters scratched into the surface. RRAuction COA.… (MB $100) 802. Delta Clipper. Flight-flown limited edition patch from the eighth and final test flight of the Delta Clipper Experimental vehicle, #17/73, launched on July 7, 1995. Oval patch measures 5.25 inches in diameter. Patch is affixed to a color 8.5 x 11 informational sheet, detailing the flight at the White Sands Missile Range, as well as a color image of the take-off. Accompanied by a 1995 memo from Dale Shell, the DC-X Flight test Manager stating, in part: “I am pleased to certify that this ‘DC-X Delta Clipper - Rapid Turn-Around’ patch was flown aboard flight 8 of the Delta Clipper Experimental…vehicle on 7 July 1995.” The Delta Clipper Experimental was constructed in 1991-93 at McDonnell Douglas’ Huntington Beach facility. It was intended as a one-third scale model of a proposed SDIO single-stage launch vehicle. It first flew in August 1993 and had completed three flights when SDIO terminated the Delta Clipper program. After additional funding was procured, the vehicle flew five more flights before being returned to Huntington Beach for conversion into the DC-XA. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
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803. Astronaut Autopens. Collection of 78 NASA photos, all 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, including many color, all bearing autopen signatures of the respective astronaut(s) pictured. Signers include: Neil Armstrong, Ed White, John Young, Wally Schirra, Deke Slayton, Gordon Cooper, Charles Conrad, Gene Cernan, Dave Scott, Michael Collins, John Glenn, Gus Grissom, Alan Shepard, Harrison Schmitt, Edgar Mitchell, Charlie Duke, Buzz Aldrin, Alan Bean, and the Apollo 11crew. In fine condition. A complete list is available online at rrauction.com. RRAuction COA.… (MB $200)
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804. Echo 1. First passive communications satellite experiment launched in 1960. Collection of eight items related to Echo 1. Group consists of two Mylar samples, several samples of balloon and satelloon skin, and a laminated card with copper dipoles used in the Project West Ford experiment at the MIT Lincoln Laboratory. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100) 805. Astronauts. Limited edition satin-finish 10 x 8 composite photo celebrating the 40th anniversary of man on the moon, #3/50, signed in black felt tip by John Glenn, James McDivitt, James Lovell, and Buzz Aldrin. In very fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200) 806. Astronauts. Collection of six letters: ALSs from Dave Scott, Don Lind, Joe Kerwin, Karol Bobko, and Story Musgrave; and two TLSs from Richard Truly. All are undated except for Truly’s which date from spring and fall of 1973, and Musgrave’s, dated May of 1973. At the conclusion of Lind’s letter he emphatically states: “There is no question at all about the 1967 fire being an accident—it was not deliberate!” In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
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807. Aviation Conferences. Collection of 38 unsigned brochures, programs, badges, booklets and other printed materials from various events and conferences. Among the pieces featured are Neil Armstrong’s table place card, from the July 2003 National Aviation Hall of Fame President’s Reception and Dinner, where Armstrong was in attendance to commemorate the 100th anniversary of flight; three issues of the National Aviation Hall of Fame Heroes and Legends magazine; table seating card for an attendee who sat with Mr. and Mrs. Bill Anders, Frank Borman, and Mr. and Mrs. James Lovell; program and reception ticket for The Society of Experimental Test Pilots held in 2003; program from the 2006 Orbit Awards; ticket for a 2004 luncheon for the Society of Experimental test Pilots; program from the 2002 Denver Museum of Nature and Science’s A Night of Stars Gala; and two separate reports from the Aerospace Profession symposiums held in 2003 and 2004. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100) 808. Astronauts. Color 5.75 x 4 postcard photo of a full sun image from EIT, signed in silver ink by nine Skylab and shuttle astronauts including Karol Bobko, Owen Garriott, Rick Hieb, Jake Garn, and Rick Hauck. In fine condition, with some light irregular adhesion to a couple of the signatures. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
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From the Wright brothers to Apollo 809. First Flights. Very interesting collection of
five pieces of materials from the air and spacecraft which made historic first flights, with each piece of material measuring approximately .5 x .5. Pieces are from the Wright Flyer (first powered flight), Vin-Fiz (first flight across a continent), Curtiss NC-4 (first flight across an ocean), Chicago (first flight around the world), and a piece of skin from Apollo 11’s capsule Columbia (first landing on the moon). All are suede matted together with photos of the respective crafts, to an overall size of 32 x 11. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
810. Miss Baker. Squirrel monkey, who along with Able, became
the first monkeys to successfully return to Earth after traveling in space (defined as above 50 mile altitude by the US at the time). Two paw prints of Miss Baker’s hands on an off-white 10 x 4.5 partial envelope panel, bearing a September 28, 1972, postal cancellation, and addressed to a gentleman in Centerville, Ohio. Panel is missing lower right corner and is toned and soiled along edges. Accompanied by a letter from Miss Baker’s trainer, written to the original recipient, which reads, in part: “Sorry to have taken so long getting back to you. But I did not have a reason to catch her until last week when they made some movies of her (Miss Baker) outside. She messed up the small one but as you can see, the large one came out just fine.” RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
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811. Sy Liebergot. Sy Liebergot’s 1966 identification badge for the AS202 rocket test. The badge measures 2.5 x 3.75, and features his name and mission number. AS-202 was the second test flight of the Saturn IB. It was designed to test the rocket more than had been done on AS-201 by launching the rocket higher and having the flight lasting twice as long. It would also test the Command and Service Module by having the engine firing four times during the flight. The flight was also designed to test out the heat shield by subjecting it to extreme temperatures. Over the course of the re-entry it generated equivalent energy needed to power Los Angeles for over one minute in 1966. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100) 812. Chris Kraft. Color satin-finish 8 x 10 ‘red-numbered’ NASA photo, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
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813. Mars Pathfinder Mission. A 2.75 x 2.5 swatch of beige Vectran material, taken from a roll used to make the landing bags for the Mars rover Sojourner. Accompanied by a 2005 letter of provenance from Leslie Singer stating “the material…is from the original roll of Vectran material used to make the landing bags for the Mars Rover Sojourner used on the Mars Pathfinder mission July 1997. I personally received this sample of material while visiting the manufacturer.” Vectran fibers are noted for ability to withstand high temperatures and stability in hostile environments, making them ideal for landing on other planets. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
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satin-finish, including four color, each signed in ink or felt tip by the Mission Control members. Signers are: Chris Kraft, Gene Kranz, John Hodge, Gerry Griffin, Glynn Lunney, and Jerry Bostick. In very fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
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815. NASA. Four albums: Gemini V Eight Days in Space signed
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in black felt tip “Gemini 5 established a world record for the longest duration space flight. Gordon Cooper, Commander”; Aurora 7 signed in black felt tip “Scott Carpenter, 3 Orbit Flight, 24 May, 1962”; Sigma 7 signed in black felt tip “Wally Schirra, Mercury Atlas 8. Oct. 3, 1962”; and America’s First Man in Orbit signed in black ink “God Speed John Glenn, 20 Feb, 1962, Scott Carpenter, Friendship 7 Backup.” Scattered scuffing, areas of faint soiling, and a ‘ring of wear’ to each album, otherwise fine condition. The albums are included. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
816. Mission Control. Four different NASA Manned Flight Awareness (MFA) posters, each measuring 8 x 10.5. Two of the posters feature an image of Wally Schirra, with one identifying the importance of handling critical space cargo; one featuring Donn Eisele, and one promoting the ‘Snoopy the Astronaut’ incentive program. These posters were issued by NASA to engender enthusiasm and diligence in the people working in the space program. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
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817. NASA. Twenty-three items: unique collection of space-themed items including promotional brochures, souvenir publications, and parking or viewing passes for various missions ranging from Apollo to Viking. Overall very good to fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
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818. NASA. Collection of 13 pieces of information for various NASA programs including Apollo, Skylab, and the space shuttle. Items include two Saturn rocket overviews, an Apollo 12 narrative, a memorandum regarding revisions to the Apollo 12 final flight plan, space shuttle explosive systems overview, and three individual press kits for Apollo 16, Apollo 17 and Skylab 3. In very good condition, with scattered toning and handling wear. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
819. NASA. Impressive collection of 71 unsigned photos, various
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finishes, 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, including some NASA photos, spanning from the first animals in space up to the Shuttle program. Highlights include: Apollo 1 crew portraits, men on the moon, and Challenger crew photos,. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)
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820. Mission Patches. Collection of 19 souvenir mission patches, all approximately four inches in diameter from the following missions: one from each Apollo mission (I, VII–XVII), two Apollo-Soyuz; and five from Skylab. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
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821. NASA Records. Three NASA-issued single-sided 33 1/3 rpm
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radio presentation records, each with weekly reports on different Apollo projects. Records are titled: “The Space Story,” “NASA Audio News Features #25 Apollo 17 Mission,” and “NASA Special Report #90, Skylab: Manned Space Workshop.” Albums come in blank sleeves with no covers present. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
822. NASA Spoons. Nine silver spoons, each honoring NASA or a specific mission. Missions are: Apollo 11 (two different), 12, 13 (two different), 14 (two different), 15, and 16. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200) 823. North American Aviation. Two North American Aviation pins, each approximately 1.25 x 1 and designed to resemble an aircraft, given to employees in the 1960s and 1970s. Each accompanied by their original presentation box. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
824. Tin Lapel Badges. Interesting collection of 22 souvenir and
commemorative lapel pins, ranging in diameter from 1˝ up to 3.5˝, and includes pins honoring various mission of the Shuttle, six official guest pins for shuttle launches, and two ‘presidential’ campaign pins for members of the Apollo 11 crew. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
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825. Space Artists: Calle and McCall. Two hardcover ‘coffee table’ books: The Art of Robert McCall, signed in black felt tip on the first free end page, dated April 9, 1997, with McCall adding a full page sketch of a sun, star, and planet; and Celebrating Apollo 11, signed on the half-title page in black felt tip by Paul and Chris Calle. In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
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presented to a recipient for an act of ‘exceptional bravery’; and three astronaut wings issued by the United States Air Force. There are three variations—basic, senior and master. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
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827. NASA Photos. Huge collection of 85 unsigned NASA photos, both 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, almost all color. Photos are of various astronauts and crews spanning from Mercury to Challenger. Highlights include: Challenger crew photo, individual Challenger crew photos, Mercury Seven, and various other crews and individual portraits. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
828. NASA. A collection of 100 unsigned glossy photos, some in
color almost all either 8 x 10 or 10 x 8 NASA photos, with some redletter photos. The images range from casual to crew portraits from the Mercury and Apollo missions, including many showing the astronauts in training. Other unique images show the men posing with their family or taking a moment to relax. In overall very good to fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
829. NASA. A collection of 101 mostly different unsigned NASA photos.
almost all either 8 x 10 or 10 x 8, all featuring either an individual portrait (41), crew portrait (47), or view from space or the moon (13). Missions and astronauts include Project Mercury, Gemini, Apollo, and Skylab. In overall very good to fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)
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830. NASA Astronauts. Twelve color 8 x 10 NASA photos of various astronauts in their spacesuits, each signed in ink. Signers are: Bruce McCandless (ins), Joe Engle (ins), Bob Overmyer (ins), William Lenoir (signed “W. B. Lenoir”), Gordon Fullerton (ins), Don Peterson (ins), Karol J. Bobko (ins), Jerry Carr (ins), Jack Lousma (ins), Richard Truly (ins), William Thornton (ins and signed “W. Thornton, M.D.”), and Don Lind. In overall fine condition with a few bends and creases. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200) 831. NASA Photos. Collection of 36 unsigned vintage glossy NASA photos, both 8 x 10 and 10 x 8. Photos cover a wide range of subjects including mission and equipment preparations, crew photos, artist’s renditions of moon landings, training, and moon missions. In fine condition, with binder dings or partial punch holes to one edge of most of the photos. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200) 832. NASA Mission Control. Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of the
Mission Control emblem, signed in black felt tip by nine of the early mission controllers. Signers are: Eugene Kranz, Glynn Lunney, Chris Kraft, John Hodge, Sy Leibergot, Milton Windler, Donald Puddy, Gerry Griffin, and Jerry Bostick. Each man has added their specific flight title. In fine condition with irregular ink adhesion to Puddy’s name. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
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