RR Auction's Space and Aviation Auction, November 2013

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

SPACE & AVIATION

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Once again, RR Auction is seeking rare, Titanic-related artifacts, ephemera, and documents for our next Titanic Auction. In our previous auction, a single item fetched over $185,000. For a free consignment appraisal, email Bob Eaton at Bob.Eaton@RRAuction.com or call (603) 732-4280.

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Aviation...................................................................3

Apollo 12............................................................ 158

Path to Space...................................................... 37

Apollo 13 ........................................................... 167

Cosmonauts........................................................ 39

Apollo 14.............................................................174

X-15 and “X-Plane” Program.............................. 54

Apollo 15............................................................ 180

Project Mercury................................................... 58

Apollo 16............................................................ 192

Project Gemini .................................................... 77

Apollo 17............................................................ 198

Project Apollo....................................................... 89

Apollo-Soyuz...................................................... 206

Apollo 1.............................................................. 115

Skylab ............................................................... 209

Apollo 7.............................................................. 117

Space Shuttle................................................... 214

Apollo 8.............................................................. 119

Challenger ........................................................ 229

Apollo 9.............................................................. 122

Columbia ........................................................... 231

Apollo 10............................................................ 125

Viking / Hubble Telescope................................ 232

Apollo 11............................................................ 128

Miscellaneous................................................... 235

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Stunning image of the Wright Flyer achieving new heights, signed on Christmas Day in 1908 1. Wilbur Wright. Breathtaking vintage matte-finish 11.75 x 15.75 photo of Wright breaking an altitude record in his Wright Flyer, affixed to a 15.5 x 19.25 mount, signed in the lower left in ink, “25 December 1908, Wilbur Wright.” Also signed in the lower right in ink by the photographer, Jules Garczynski. Irregular areas of fading and discoloration to ink, toning and adhesive remnants to borders of mount, and a crease to the upper left (passing from the mount’s edge to below the plane’s wing), otherwise very good condition.

On December 18, 1908, as the Wright brothers’ landmark year was coming to a close, Wilbur Wright soared to a height of 110 meters above Le Mans, France, setting an epic new altitude record. For his achievement, he was given the Aero Club de la Sarthe prize. This image beautifully captures that success, showing the Flyer soaring above the Auvours Camp, with a balloon marking 100 meters well below.

Oversized original photos of the Wrights’ famous machine are incredibly scarce; with the addition of Wilbur’s elusive autograph, this is a truly remarkable piece. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $1000)

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“The Wright Brothers had heard of Ader only as a man, who was rumored to have attempted to solve the problem of human flight,” writes Wilbur, “and had met with disastrous failure” 2. Wilbur Wright. An amazing typed manuscript of an essay entitled

“What Clement Ader Did,” which was published in the May 1912 edition of The Aero Club of America Bulletin, 10 pages, 8.5 x 11, signed on the last page in black ink, “Wilbur Wright,” with a couple of additional ink notations in the hand of his brother Orville Wright.

The essay begins: “Clement Ader was a French electrical engineer, who during the last quarter of the nineteenth century devoted a great deal of study and money to the problem of human flight…Having exhausted his own resources, he succeeded in enlisting the aid of the French Government and proceeded to the construction of a large machine, having a steam motor of 40 horse power. This apparatus was tried under conditions of great secrecy in October 1897 at the military field at Satory, near Paris…but the results were so unsatisfactory that the French Government, which had spent more than one hundred thousand dollars on the project, refused to advance further funds.” After the last line, Orville has added “and Ader abandoned the attempt to solve the problem.”

The essay continues: “After the possibility of human flight had been demonstrated by the Wright Brothers, claims began to be made that the Ader machine before being wrecked, had flown nearly one thousand feet in 1897. After a time a systematic attempt was begun to establish by constant repetition a legend which might eventually displace the truth. But the friends of M. Santos Dumont, who claimed the honor of being the first man to fly within the borders of France, became aroused and a heated controversy arose. At length M. Archdeacon succeeded in obtaining permission of the French Ministry of War to publish the official report of the Commission which supervised the trials of the Ader machine in 1897. The report conclusively shows that the Ader machine never left the ground.” The following six pages of the essay show the results of the report.

The last two pages contain Wilbur’s summation and conclusion, and read, in part: “It will be seen that the report shows that the Ader machine never left the ground. It started with the wind on its back and rolled along the ground at a speed not greater than twelve or fourteen miles an hour. The wind on its back and the pull of the screws tend to force the upper part of the apparatus forward, while the friction of the wheels on the ground retarded the machine below…A puff of wind rolled the machine over and smashed it to pieces. The official report accords exactly with the statement made to us in 1906 by a member of the French Commission, which came to America to negotiate with us

in that year. He said the machine never flew at all…He also remarked that if the machine had really flown, the Commission would not be in America negotiating with us. The failure of the Ader machine was the real cause of the failure of this negotiation with us, because the French Officials at home could not believe that we had succeeded, where Ader with the assistance of the French Government had failed, and they feared being laughed at if they closed a contract with us…The Wright Brothers had heard of Ader only as a man, who was rumored to have attempted to solve the problem of human flight…and had met with disastrous failure…

Consequently his work contributed nothing to the final success.” The essay also contains pencil notations and line by an unidentified editor from the Aero Club of America Bulletin.

In very good condition, with two horizontal mailing folds, aforementioned notations, staple holes to upper left corners, and scattered soiling. Accompanied by an original May 1912 edition of The Aero Club of America Bulletin.

Published mere weeks before Wilbur’s death from typhoid fever, this essay is one of the final pieces he wrote. At the peak of the excitement over the first public heavier-than-air flight, Frenchman Clement Ader announced that he had flown his machine, Avion III, over 300 feet in October of 1897. Despite the fact that the French Ministry had cut funding for his project immediately after this supposedly successful flight, and despite the fact that the only surviving witness recalled that the wheels had lifted and almost immediately crashed, several historians of aviation began to credit him with the flight. Written with decisive clarity, the Wright brothers address their competitor’s tale with precision and finality, debunking his claim and denying any contribution his failed attempts made to their own work. One of only seven articles published by Wilbur Wright before his untimely death—and one of only two such that is in private hands—this outstanding essay gives voice to the leading pioneer of aviation, passionately defending his crowning achievement. RR Auction COA.…(MB $1000)

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Highly sought-after handwritten letter from Wilbur to the director of the CGNA, the first commercial manufacturers of the Flyer

3. Wilbur Wright. ALS, one page on a 5.75 x 3.75 Hotel Esplanade postcard, postmarked May 6, 1911. Letter to Georges Tharel, director of the Compagnie Generale de Navigation Aerienne. In full: “Many thanks for your letter and the very amusing enclosure. I have laughed very much over it.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a vintage mattefinish 6.5 x 4.5 photo of Tharel posing by a flyer, signed in pencil by the photographer, Henri Manuel; three different vintage 6.5 x 4.5 photos of the ‘French Wright’ from 1911; and 1911 C. G. N. A. leaflet advertising flight performances as well as the planes themselves, which were available at a cost of $25,000 francs.

After two years of pitching their new Flyer to potential buyers around the world, the Wright brothers finally sparked the interest of the French Compagnie Generale de Navigation Aerienne (CGNA) in early 1908. The company agreed to purchase the Wrights’ French patents and the right to manufacture, sell, and license their airplanes in France under the condition that they successfully complete a series of demonstrations—the record-setting and attention-grabbing flights that Wilbur undertook in Pau, France, later that year, which not only secured the contract with CGNA, but also skyrocketed the brothers to international fame. This letter to Georges Tharel, director of the CGNA, is remarkable not only in its important association to the company that sold the first Wright Flyers, but also in its great rarity; due to Wilbur’s early death the following year, any handwritten materials by him are incredibly scarce. RR Auction COA.…(MB $1000)

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Historic piece of 1908 wing fabric signed by Wilbur and agent Hart Berg following a crash landing at Les Hunaudieres 4. Wilbur Wright. One-of-a-kind original swatch of fabric from the Wright Brothers’ damaged Model A Flyer, approximately 4 x 4, signed in

pencil, “Wilbur Wright” and “Hart O. Berg.” Reverse bears four of the original collector’s ownership stamps, “Parmentier,” and swatch is accompanied by a similarly-stamped tag notated in black ink, “W. Wright, Buche aux Hunaudieres, 13 Aout 1908.” In very good condition, with overall soiling and heavy contrast to signatures.

When Wilbur Wright’s Model A Flyer made a crash landing on August 13, 1908—damaging a wing, some spars, ribs, and one skid runner—he decided that he would no longer fly above the Les Hunaudieres race course near Le Mans. According to Orville, his brother made a ‘wrong move of the lever controlling the lateral rudders that govern the equilibrium, just as the aeroplane reached the level of the ground, causing it to list and bring the end of the structure in violent collision with the earth.’ His uncertainty with the planes new controllers combined with the small, tree-lined configuration of Hunaudieres made for especially difficult demonstrations, and Wilbur decided that day that they would move to the French Army’s Camp d’Auvours artillery range for the remainder of his time there. Also signed by Hart Berg, the Wrights’ agent responsible for arranging the flying exhibitions at Le Mans, this swatch—originally from the collection of “Parmentier,” a member of the Aero-Club of France at the time—is the only piece of this flyer known to survive. RR Auction COA.…(MB $1000)

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The inventor of the telephone pays tribute to the inventor of flight 5. Wilbur Wright: Alexander Graham Bell. Typed manuscript, signed “Alexander Graham Bell,” two pages, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, no date [June, 1912]. In full: “In the untimely death of Wilbur Wright the world loses a very remarkable man. While I have met him a number of times, our acquaintance was of the most superficial character; and my knowledge of his work is only such as could be gleaned from the public press.

He, however, impressed me as a man of great force and indomitable will—silent, purposeful and valuing achievement more than fame.

but adding nothing to what he had already accomplished. And when he had demonstrated the capabilities of his machine he retired to Dayton to push on in silence towards other achievements.

He set before himself a certain goal; and he went towards it utterly unmoved by the adulation lavished upon him. Few things in history are more remarkable than the resolution and self restraint with which he worked year after year perfecting his machine, knowing that he could fly and that he had but to start his machine to concentrate the eyes of the world upon himself—and yet holding his peace until assured in his own mind beyond any question of doubt that he could not only fly, but fly for long distances and great lengths of time.

When Wilbur Wright died from typhoid in May of 1912, the world collectively mourned the loss of the aviation legend. Published in the July, 1912, Aero Club of America Bulletin, this tribute from Alexander Graham Bell appeared alongside words of praise from at home and abroad, including Theodore Roosevelt and President Taft. Touting both his accomplishments and his character—highlighting Wright’s refusal to cross the British Channel though certainly capable, putting the integrity of his work before the applause of the public—Bell, founder of the Aerial Experiment Association, captured Wilbur’s magnitude with great finesse. A powerful manuscript connecting two of America’s most important inventors.Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

“Few things in history are more remarkable than the resolution and self restraint with which he worked year after year perfecting his machine”

Nothing is more characteristic of him than his steady refusal to cross the British Channel. Again and again he had proved his ability to do so, and yet refrained from making the attempt from the feeling that it would be only a sensational feat to be applauded by the unthinking,

Very beautiful was the bond that united the two brothers Wilbur and Orville Wright; and to the one who has been left behind the sincere sympathy of all the world goes forth.” In fine condition, with some mild toning and a few chips to the fragile edges. Provenance: Profiles in History; May, 2013.

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6. Orville Wright. TLS, one page, 6.75 x 5, personal let-

terhead, December 14, 1938. Short letter to Albert T. Bell. 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 17th of December.” Beautifully matted and framed against a 22.5 x 18 reproduction photo of the first flight, along with a small swatch of fabric from the original Wright flyer, flown on December 17, 1903, to an overall size of 26 x 22. In fine condition, with an office stamp to top right. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Orville demonstrates the use of an anemometer 7. Orville Wright. Vintage glossy 6 x 4.25 photo of Wright standing in a field with Augustus Post,

holding an anemometer up in his left hand, signed in black ink, “Orville Wright.” Photo is stamped on the reverse, “Photographed for Collier’s Weekly all rights of publication reserved. Caption…

Photographed by J. H. Hare.” Hare has also written a pencil notation on the reverse which reads, “Orville Wright showing Augustus Post Secy of Air Club of America how Wind Guage [sic] is used.”

Beautifully matted and framed against a 22.5 x 18 reproduction photo of the first flight, along with a small swatch of original fabric from the original Wright flyer, flown on December 17, 1903, to an overall size of 22.25 x 18. Some scattered light creases and a couple of small stray ink marks, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Wing fabric from man’s first flight at Kitty Hawk 8. Wright Brothers. Original

1 x .25 rectangular portion of the original wing covering fabric used by Orville Wright during the world’s first flight at Kitty Hawk.

Cloth-matted with a photo of the flight, a descriptive plaque, and a reproduction of the original statement of authenticity (which was originally signed by a coexecutor of the Orville Wright estate, Harold S. Miller), to an overall size of 14.5 x 18. The copy of the statement of authenticity reads, in full: “When Orville Wright prepared the Kitty Hawk machine for public exhibition, the original fabric had to be replaced as it had been under water during the Dayton Flood of 1913. He substituted new fabric of identical material. After his death we found that he had preserved some of the original coverings of the wings. We certify that this piece of fabric was used by Orville Wright on December 17, 1903 at Kitty Hawk, N. C. in the world’s first heavier-than-air flight in which man made free, controlled, and sustained flight.”

In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

“A true piece of the First Airplane Hangar in the World” 9. Wright Brothers. Very rare original wooden fragment from the Wright Brothers’ first hangar at Kitty Hawk, affixed to a 4.25 x 5.5 printed birthday card from Lester D. Gardner. Souvenir card features an image of the hangar, captioned, “The First Hangar—Kitty Hawk, A true piece of the First Airplane Hangar in the World!” Printed at the bottom is: “1898—My Golden Anniversary Year—1948, May you have Golden Days, too! Lester D. Gardner.” The card is dated October 12 and signed in black ink on the reverse, “A little late but with our love and best wishes, Lester.” In fine condition. Gardner personally knew Orville Wright and held many prestigious positions—he served on the corporate board of MIT and edited numerous aviation journals, including Who’s Who in American Aeronautics. Orville also entrusted Gardner with the famous bolt of wing fabric from the 1903 first flight for distribution to a select few. A scarce offering with research indicating only one other example sold in the last 10 years. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Wing fabric from the man who built the Wright Flyer’s first engine 10. Wright Flyer: Charles Taylor. Mechanic (1868–1956) who built the first aircraft engine used by the Wright brothers and was a vital contributor in the building and maintaining of early Wright engines and airplanes. Letter written by the nurse of Charles E. Taylor on his behalf, one page, 8.5 x 11, January 24, 1956. Letter to Vern L. Carstens, chief test pilot at Beech Aircraft. In part: “Mr. Charles E. Taylor has instructed me to send his heartfelt thanks and deepest appreciation to the Beech Aircraft Corporation Test Pilots for your most generous gift at Xmas time…He has shown some improvement lately under the very splendid care at Foothill Sanitarium, San Francisco…His mind has always been sharp and alert, and he has never lost his interest in airplanes or the people who make them and the Great Boys who fly them (his words).

Please accept the enclosed fabric as a direct gift from him.” Attached with a paperclip at the top is a 2.5 x 2 swatch of fabric (albeit without indicating from which aircraft it comes). In very good condition, with scattered foxing and soiling. Accompanied by a letter to Carstens from the Aircraft Industries Association, one page, 8.5 x 11, January 16, 1956. In part: “This letter will acknowledge with sincere thanks your contribution to Charles E. Taylor, one of our earliest air pioneers.” RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

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11. Wright Flyer. A small triangular swatch of fabric from the 1903 Wright Flyer used at Kitty Hawk. Swatch is affixed to a 5.5 x 7.5 informational sheet and housed in its original folder. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Michael Davies, who made the presentations from a larger swatch from the Wright family. In very fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Wright meets nine young fliers nearing the end of their 20,000-mile air tour of America, each piloting a monoplane 12. Orville Wright. Vintage glossy 9.75

x 8 photo of Wright meeting with nine young pilots known as the ‘Sky Fleet,’ signed in ink by all pictured, with Wright signing diagonally in the center below his image. Among the other signers are “Lt. Sheldon B. Yoder,” “Lieut. A.F. Kalberer,” “Lieut. A.C. Lybarger,” “Lieut. Horace J. Reid,” “Lieut. J.S.B. Harvey,” and “E.E. Seward.” In very good condition, with moderate to heavy scattered creases, a tear to the upper border (which could be matted out), and a few of the other signatures a bit light. The ‘Sky Fleet,’ sponsored by the General Tire and Rubber Company, set out on a nationwide tour in 1929 to promote commercial aviation.

A November 1929 article headlined, ‘‘Sky Fleet’ Fliers Meet Orville Wright,’ described this meeting: ‘They had been received by President Hoover at the White House, they had been greeted

by Vice President Curtis, United States senators, congressmen, governors, and multi-millionaires galore. Most of them said, however, that they were prouder to have met Orville Wright because of the fact that he had started the industry in which they were engaged. The kindly eyes of the slender, erect man to whom, with his brother, the world owes today’s vast aeronautic industry, sparkled as the young fliers grouped about him, plied him with questions about the early days of aviation and how the tailspin was first conquered.’ A one-of-a-kind image from a historic moment in early aviation. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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“The claim often made in the 19th century that the lack of sufficiently light motors alone prohibited man from the empire of the air was quite unfounded” 13. Orville Wright.

Final page of a TLS signed by Orville on behalf of both brothers, “Wilbur & Orville Wright,” one page, 8.25 x 11, Wright Cycle Company letterhead, November 17, 1905.

Letter to accomplished balloonist and founder of L’Aerophile magazine, Georges Besancon. In part: “The claim often made in the 19th century that the lack of sufficiently light motors alone prohibited man from the empire of the air was quite unfounded. At the speeds which birds usually employ, a well designed flyer can in actual practice sustain a gross weight of 30 kilograms for each horse power of the motor, which gives ample margin for such motors as might easily have been built 50 years ago.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds (one vertical fold passing between Orville’s first and last name) and some light overall wrinkling. Accompanied by a period glossy 10.5 x 6 press photo of the Wrights’ biplane, bearing a P&A Photo stamp to reverse.

As early as 1901, Wilbur Wright claimed that men ‘know how to build engines and screws of sufficient lightness and power to drive these planes at sustaining speed,’ although no one had successfully done so yet. Determined to be the first, the brothers spent years constructing their motor, experimenting, evaluating, and redesigning before finally reaching success in 1903. Using a crankcase made of lightweight aluminum rather than cast iron, they produced an engine that could deliver one horsepower for every twelve pounds of engine weight (a remarkable difference, as the best engines of the time required at least 20 pounds to reach the same result). While this was a crowning achievement and a key part of the Wrights’ success, they also knew that it was only once piece of the puzzle. Remarking that even with the heavy motors that “might easily have been built 50 years ago,” a “well designed flyer” could still achieve flight, this letter reminds us that their innovative designs moved far beyond this single element. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Wright’s hand-sketched aviation diagrams 14. Orville Wright. Two original pencil sketches by Wright given to Charles Dollfus in 1920: one on a 6 x 5 sheet, consisting of an aerodynamic-looking diagram surrounded by numbers; and the other on a 7.25 x 11 sheet, showing a box diagram with various lines and arrows. In overall fine condition, with moderate toning to both, and edge chips and tears to the larger sheet. Dollfus (1893–1981) was a French aviator and longtime conservator of the Musée de l’Air. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Journalists take note as Wilbur cracks his own flight duration record

15. Wilbur Wright’s Record Flight. Manuscript

testimonial in French of Paul Tissandier, Boutticaux, and Gasnier confirming details of Wright’s flight, one page, 5.25 x 8, October 10, 1908; and a TLS in French to Tissandier from a fact-checking journalist, one page, 8.25 x 10.5, Le Temps letterhead, October 12, 1908. Also includes four period 6.5 x 4.5 photos of the flight, inkstamped on the reverse by M. Rol, Jaques Boyer, and Photographie de Journal. In overall fine condition. On October 10, Wright set a new distance and duration record for flight with a passenger, remaining aloft for one hour and nine minutes with mathematician and flight theorist Paul Painleve on board. An outstanding collection of journalistic items from this historic flight and groundbreaking moment in French aviation. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Orville wows Berlin in 1909 16. Orville Wright. Typed invita-

tion in German, one page, 7 x 9, September 6, 1909, to a celebration of Wright at the Hotel Centralin Berlin, signed on the reverse in pencil by Orville Wright and airship designer August Von Parseval. Horizontal and vertical folds to invitation, a tape repair to lower portion, as well as a couple subtle spots, otherwise fine condition. During his time in Berlin in September of 1909, Orville made 19 flights at Tempelhof Field, drawing crowds of up to 200,000 people. His flights came in the wake of Count Zeppelin’s triumphant airship flight over Berlin the previous month. Orville recaptured several world records for altitude, duration, and duration with a passenger. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Incredible original glass negatives of the Wrights’ record-breaking test flights

17. Wright Brothers. Two historically important original 4.25 x 3.25 glass negatives depicting the Wright Model A Military Flyer in flight during July, 1909, both contained in their original paper sleeves. First is labeled “No. 379, Name: Aeroplane, Remarks: Record Flight,” and is stamp-dated July 20, 1909. Second is labeled “No. 390, Name: Aeroplane, flying, Remarks: Taken during the ‘Endurance Test.’

Orvil [sic] Wright,” and is stamp-dated July 27, 1909. Edge chipping and separations to brittle paper sleeves, and some emulsion loss to edge of negatives, otherwise overall fine condition. Accompanied by two modern prints of these images. In 1909, the Wright Brothers brought their airplane to Fort Myers for War Department Trials.

On July 27, Lieutenant Frank Lahm joined Orville Wright as a passenger for the official flight test—during which they set the record for the longest two-man flight: one hour, twelve minutes, and forty seconds. During the speed test, Wright flew at over 42 miles per hour, exceeding the Army’s contract specifications.

These unique negatives depict a truly groundbreaking moment in aviation and military history—after passing the rigorous testing requirements, the plane was purchased for $30,000 and designated as ‘Signal Corps No. 1,’ on August 2, 1909. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

First photo of a Wright plane with wheels, damaged later that day 18. Wright Brothers. Original vintage matte-finish 13 x 9.5 photo of what appears to be a Wright ‘Model B’ biplane on the ground in Asbury Park, New Jersey, on August 10, 1910, the first appearance of a Wright airplane with wheels under the skids. Photo shows the plane in the foreground with several men milling about with a larger crowd in the background behind a fence. Photo is affixed to a mount and matted to an overall size of 17 x 14, and notated on the mat in an unknown hand, “Wright Biplane, Asbury Park, N. J.” In fine condition. The Wright Company had entered into a contract with the Aero and Motor Club of Asbury Park, New Jersey, to provide Wright aircraft at the August aviation meet. The airplane was damaged on August 10 when its pilot, Walter Brookins, swerved to avoid photographers, stalled, and hit several spectators.

RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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19. Wilbur Wright. Crystal-clear original 6.5 x 4.5 photo of Wilbur

Wright seated in the rudimentary ‘cockpit’ of his Flyer at Le Mans in 1908, stamped on the reverse by photographer M. Branger of Paris.

In fine condition, with generally unobtrusive surface creases. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

20. Wilbur Wright. Original 6.5 x 5 photo of Wilbur Wright smiling as his portrait is taken at Le Mans in 1908, stamped on the reverse by photographer M. Rol of Paris. Bears numerous hand-drawn embellishments and production notations. In fine condition, with a few surface marks and a couple tack holes to edges. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

21. Wilbur Wright. Fantastic original 6.5 x 4.5 photo of Wilbur Wright mid-flight during a demonstration at Le Mans in August 1908, stamped on the reverse by photographer M. Rol of Paris. In fine condition, with a surface crease to the lower right corner. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

22. Wright Exhibition Team: Frank Coffyn. Pioneer aviator (1878–1960) who flew with the Wright Exhibition Team and in 1912 was commissioned to shoot the first aerial footage of New York City. Three original 1912 photos related to Frank Coffyn’s flight in New York City, 6.5 x 4.5, each stamped on the reverse by M. Rol. Photos show Coffyn in front of his aircraft, the hydroplane in icy water just before taking off, and an aerial photo of the Statue of Liberty, bearing a pencil notation on the reverse: “First image of New York from the Air.” In overall fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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23. Orville Wright. Winters National Bank & Trust Co. bank check, 8.25 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Wright, payable to Canadian Bank of Commerce for $500.00, January 11, 1935. In fine condition, with a vertical fold, one through a single letter of signature, cancellation holes to body and two three-cent Canadian revenue stamps affixed to left edge.

RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Terrific original 1910 photos of de Lambert and his Wright Flyer

24. Wright Brothers: Charles de Lambert.

Early aviator (1865–1944) who was the first person in France to be taught to fly by Wilbur Wright. Nice collection of 26 original circa 1910 photos of Wright Brothers’ pupil Charles de Lambert, most measuring approximately 6.75 x 4.75. Highlighting the group are the 16 dramatic images of de Lambert in flight. Two show his Wright Flyer on the ground, two crystal-clear photos show him in the rudimentary cockpit, two are traditional portraits, one shows the aviator in a crowd of jubilant admirers, and three are of his aircraft on display in the city. Some photos bear photographers’ stamps on the reverse, including M. Branger, G. Devred, M. Rol, and Thezard. Also includes an original banquet program honoring the ‘Premiere Exposition Internationale de Locomotion Aerienne,’ which took place on October 18, 1909—the day de Lambert made his famous flight across Paris, circling the Eiffel Tower.

In overall fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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25. Wright Brothers. Scarce book in

French: Les Freres Wright & Leur Oeuvre

by Georges Bia. Paris: Librairie des Sciences Aeronautiques, 1910. Softcover, 7 x 10.5, 56 pages. Contains numerous diagrams regarding the aircraft, as well as images of the the brothers and their machine in flight. Light overall foxing to cover and some slight creases, otherwise fine condition. The author, Georges Bia, was their Belgian representative. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Exceedingly rare 1901 book containing the first published image of a Wright aircraft, illustrating one of Wilbur’s first two articles on his work at Kitty Hawk 26. Wright Brothers 1901. Rare book:

Illustrierte Aeronautische Mitteilunger. Strasbourg: Karl J. Trubner, 1901.

Hardcover, 9.25 x 11.25, 168 pages. Extremely rare book containing one of Wright’s first two aeronautical articles ever to appear in print, illustrated with the first-ever published image of a Wright aircraft, both appearing on page 108. The publication also contains photo-illustrated accounts of other extremely important events in the early history of aviation: a description of Gustave Whitehead’s flying machine, featuring a small image; a lengthy article about the Wilhelm Kress seaplane, featuring two photos of it; and accounts of Count Zeppelin’s second and third flights (including a full-page portrait of the dirigible in flight). Book condition: VG/None.

As international ears began to hear of the Wright brothers in the summer of 1901—with Octave Chanute’s Cassier article, ‘Aerial Navigation,’ providing the first public notice of their work—Wilbur published the first two technical articles of his aviation career to a wider audience than anticipated in July of 1901. ‘Die Wagerechte Lage Wahrend des Gleitfluges’ (‘The Horizontal Position during Gliding Flight’), published in the German magazine Illustrierte Aeronautische Mitteilunger, plainly stated that he had safely and successfully made landings in the prone position at speeds of up to twenty miles per hour in his glider. Accompanied by a photo from Kitty Hawk showing the air-bound 1900 glider being flown as a kite, the article sent a clear message to Europe: America was taking flight. Also containing historic accounts of Whitehead’s, Kress’s, and Zeppelin’s groundbreaking work, this is an exceptionally rare and important book—a remarkable addition to any serious aviation collection. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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27. Wright Brothers. Booklet entitled ‘The Shop That Became a Shrine,’ by Howard Egbert, 4.75 x 7.75, eight pages, published on December 17, 1928, by the Dayton Chamber of Commerce to commemorate the 25th anniversary of man’s first flight. Contains a brief history of the Wright Brothers’ exploits, as well as images of both Wilbur and Orville, their first flight, and their hangar at Kitty Hawk. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

let in French entitled Construction et Manoeuvres de l’Aeroplane Wright, Monographies d’Aviation #5, by A. Bracke, 6 x 8.75, 16 pages, published by Dequesne-Masquillier & fils in 1909. Light toning and a small label affixed to cover, and partial split to spine, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.…

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Attractively illustrated 1911 Wright Flyer sales pamphlet

29. Wright Flyer Brochure.

Scarce brochure advertising the Wright Flyer, published by The Wright Co. of Dayton, Ohio, 1911, 10.25 x 7, four pages.

An illustrated brochure that describes the various features of the Flyer Model B, Wright Motor, and Flyer Model R, and also lists the numerous records broken by the Wright Flyer in 1910. In fine condition, with a few trivial edge tears to covers. The Model B was their ‘traditional’ plane, while the Model R was designed for speed and altitude competitions. A great brochure describing the features and abilities of these Wright machines, as perceived by the brothers themselves. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Scarce 1912 advertising brochure for three Wright Flyer models and their aviation school

30. Wright Brothers. Brochure advertising the Wright Flyer, published by The Wright Company of Dayton, Ohio, 1912, 7.75 x 5.5, 16 pages. An illustrated brochure that contains a brief history of human flight and of the Wright Company, as well as descriptions of the Model B, Model C, and Model D aircraft, four- and six-cylinder motors, and hydroplanes. Also includes information about their flying school. In fine condition. A detailed brochure demonstrating the drastic expansion of the Wright Brothers’ operations in a short period of time, as interest in aviation spread throughout the country. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Exceptional program and original photos from one of the world’s first air races 31. Orville Wright. Official program for the Grande Quinzaine d’Aviation de Paris, October 7–21, 1909, 5.5 x 8.5, 20 pages, signed on the first page in black ink by Orville Wright and Charles de Lambert.

Also includes a vintage postcard signed by de Lambert, four vintage 1909 photos depicting de Lambert’s plane during the race, and one 1934 photo of de Lambert in flight near the Eiffel Tower. Separations to spine of the program and a few notations throughout, otherwise overall fine condition. Charles de Lambert was the first person in France to be taught to fly by Wilbur Wright. On October 10, 1909, he took virtually all the prizes at the meet—and on October 18, he became the first person to fly over the city of Paris during an impromptu victory lap, leaving the Aerodrome on his Wright Flyer, circling the Eiffel Tower, and returning an hour later. An amazing set of items from this historic event, signed by both the creator of heavier-than-air flight and France’s premier early aviator. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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The brothers’ triumphant return to Dayton 32. Wright Brothers. Complete program

for the “Wright Brothers Home-coming To the Gem City,” held in Dayton, Ohio, on June 17–18, 1909, 6 x 8.75, published by Kerr-GeyerTyroler. Program contains a ‘guide to Dayton’ with many advertisements and information about the city in general, as well as images of the various members of the Wright family, their planes, and their factory. The last few pages contain a schedule of events for the homecoming celebration and a brief article about the history of the brothers. In very good condition, with overall creases, tear to back cover, and scrapbook page affixed to back cover. In June 1909, the brothers returned to their hometown of Dayton, where they were greeted with parades, receptions, and fireworks, and received medals from Congress, the state of Ohio, and the city.

A rare program from one of these many events. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Impressive collection of early 20th century aviation postcards

33. Wright Brothers and Aviation. Collection of 58 vintage aviation postcards from France, primarily circa 1910, 24 related to the Wright Brothers, most postally unused. Among the selection are six postcards depicting Wilbur Wright (three traditional portraits and three caricatures), a series of 11 showing the Wright Flyer in various states of flight with smaller images of Wilbur or Orville in the corner, five similar to these but lacking the smaller portrait, and a couple illustrated postcards of the Wrights in France. The non-Wright postcards include 14 related to Leon Delagrange, with the remaining showing Samuel Franklin Cody, Emile Dubonnet, Elie Hanouille, Emile Allard, Stefano Amerigo, Rene Grandjean, Alessandro Anzani, and Louis Godard. In overall fine condition.

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Detailed sterling silver scale model of the Wright flyer

34. Wright Brothers. Very interesting and desirable sterling silver scale model of the Wright flyer, with a 12.5˝ wingspan, spinning propellers, working rudder, and a small figure lying at the controls. Top of the wing is marked “Sterling,” with several proofmarks underneath at one end and “No. 627,” at the other end. In fine condition, with expected light tarnishing. One of these models is on display at the Pioneer Hall of the Air and Space Museum in Paris. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Stunning original poster for aviation’s crowning event: the 1909 Grande Semaine d’Aviation in Reims 35. Reims Air Meet 1909: Ernest Montaut. Original color poster for the first international air meet, the Grand Semaine d’Aviation, 63 x 46, held in August of 1909.

Designed by Ernest Montaut, whose name is printed in the lower left, the poster depicts an exciting scene of a woman in a purple dress waving to an aviator flying overhead at an impressive speed, with silhouettes of other planes, balloons, and a blimp flying in the background.

Poster has been linen backed and is in fine condition with previous storage folds. Rolled.

Held between August 22-29, 1909, the Grand Semaine d’Aviation marked the coming of age of heavier-than-air aviation, boasting a half a million visitors and the participation of nearly every prominent aviator of the day.

Twenty-three aircraft of nine different types flew throughout the week, competing for prizes in a variety of distance, speed, passenger-carrying, and altitude challenges. With high-profile face-offs (such as Louis Bleriot and Glenn Curtiss battling for the Grand Prix de la Vitesse), spectacular accidents (including the flaming crash that lost the aforementioned competition for Bleriot), and countless new achievements witnessed by the masses, the event both wowed the public and effectively demonstrated the practicality of heavier-than-air aviation. Designed by the legendary printmaker Ernest Montaut, this gorgeous poster captures the excitement and style of the time, marking an incredibly important event in aviation history.

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Gorgeous color poster for the earliest major French Air Meet, coinciding with Bleriot’s historic flight in July of 1909 36. First French Air Meet 1909. Colorful original poster for the

Aerodrome de Vichy Air Meet, 43 x 30.5, held in July of 1909, which shows a woman sitting on a wall watching Wright-Ariel and Voisin biplanes take to the air, with “Meeting organisé par la Ste. l’Ariel…

Concours Promenades Leçons,” printed in the lower right. Poster was designed by Roger Jourdain and has been linen-backed to a slightly larger size. Rolled and in very good to fine condition, with some welldone restoration to some small scattered tears and creases, and a couple of light previous storage folds.

While the ‘Grande Semaine d’Aviation’ at Reims in August of 1909 is widely considered to be the first large-scale, international aviation meet, this incredibly rare poster tells of an earlier venture that aimed for that title. Originally planned in Vichy for June 1909, the grand event and weeklong exhibition was delayed until July 17-25. When the date finally arrived, bad weather and Bleriot’s legendary flight across the English Channel limited attendance, leaving unimpressive crowds and only seven competitors to fly. As the audience finally began to build on Sunday to witness the two strongest participants—Louis Paulhan and Paul Tissandier, Wright’s French pupil, who claimed the Grand Prix de Vichy—a cyclone hit, causing considerable damage to the planes.

A stunning graphic image of a little-known early aviation event, beautifully illustrating the Wrights’ biplane. RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

Striking portrait from a 1929 stop in St. Louis 37. Charles Lindbergh. Exquisite, crystal-clear vintage mattefinish 7.5 x 9.5 photo of Charles and Anne Lindbergh clad in fur-lined flight suits and posing in front of their plane, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Jim Steck, Sincerely, C. A. Lindbergh, June 1934.”

Apparent photographer’s notation to bottom edge reads, “Rugh 1231-29.” Attractively matted and framed to an overall size of 12 x 14.

In fine condition. This photo was taken during a stop in St. Louis while the Lindberghs were on their way to California in 1929, most likely

by Ralph A. Rugh, whose best known photo is of a jubilant St. Louis crowd celebrating the aviator’s return from his historic transatlantic flight in 1927. A truly magnificent photo of Lindbergh and his wife at the height of their fame. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Original piece of the Spirit of St. Louis with Hamilton’s letter

38. Charles Lindbergh. Original piece of Lindbergh’s Spirit of St. Louis. Swatch of gold-toned fabric measures 1 x .5, taken from the plane during repairs after his transatlantic flight, and presented by Lindbergh to his friend W. L. Hamberger. In fine condition. Swatch is presented in small acetate pocket which is stapled to an original letter of authenticity by noted expert, Charles Hamilton.

Lindbergh had presented a larger piece of fabric from the plane to aviation encyclopedia publisher, W.L. Hamberger, from whence this swatch originates. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

39. Charles Lindbergh. Collection of over 40 items: impressive tapestry commemorating Lindbergh’s 1927 transatlantic flight from New York to Paris, 55 x 20, with “Made in France” sewn into the reverse; four 1927 ‘Lucky Lindbergh’ tokens; 1910 New Britain Aviation Day pin; three Lindbergh postcards; 1935 booklet entitled Lindbergh’s Decorations and Trophies; a cloth ‘Welcome Home Lindbergh’ pennant; 32 covers related to Lindbergh; four booklets of sheet music to songs about the aviator; and a salesman’s issue of We. In overall very good to fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Presented to an advisor on his 1927 transatlantic flight 40. Charles Lindbergh. Triple-lobed

silver bowl with curved panels in a reposed floral and urn design, measuring 4.5˝ in diameter and 2.25˝ tall, engraved on the bottom, “Presented to Colonel Henry C. Breckenridge by Charles A. Lindbergh, Mexico City, Mexico,” and stamped “Mendoza” and “Mexico.” Overall toning, otherwise fine condition. Lindbergh befriended Breckenridge in 1927, when Breckenridge served as an advisor for the famous transatlantic flight. He later became a Wall Street attorney with Lindbergh as a client—Lindbergh’s first call went to him in the moments following his son’s kidnapping in 1932.

Perhaps more fascinating is this piece’s association with Mexico; Lindbergh first flew there in December 1927, on a goodwill tour with the US ambassador to the country, Dwight Morrow—his future father-in-law. He arrived in Mexico City on December 13, where the president presented him with a key to the city and offered the following words of praise: ‘I consider it, above all, as a valuable embassy of good will that North America is sending, who I’m sure that by sending us their highest representative of youth, will and heroism of the United States, did it to produce a spiritual and material get-together even more strong between both countries.’ RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

41. Charles Lindbergh: Paul and Chris Calle. Colorful

original artwork, mixed media, 12.5 x 16.5, titled, ‘Lindbergh Flight,’ showing the Spirit of St. Louis flying over the ocean, signed in pencil at the bottom of the large lower border, “Calle.”

Double-matted and framed with a descriptive plaque (with Lindbergh’s name accidentally misspelled) to an overall size of 21.5 x 26.25. In very fine condition. This painting was originally published on the Fleetwood First Day Cover for the US Celebrate the Century stamp series issued on May 28, 1998.

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Positively stunning portrait of the aviatrix who mysteriously vanished 42. Amelia Earhart. Choice vintage glossy 6.5 x 8.75 bust portrait of Amelia arhart, nicely signed against a light area of her shirt in fountain pen. Affixed to an 8.25 x 10.5 mount, which is attractively and archivally matted and framed to an overall size of 16 x 18.5.

In fine condition. An exceptional image of the legendary pilot in a more formal pose than typically seen. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Only 10 days before embarking on her final flight,Earhart and Noonan log in for “points east” 43. Amelia Earhart. Ink signatures, “Amelia Earhart,” and “F. J. Noonan,” on an off-white 9 x .75 slip clipped from a log book. Earhart has

added her destination, “Points East” and the make and model of her plane, “Lockheed” and “Flyer”; and Noonan has dated the entry, “March 6, 1937.” Matted and framed (in its original frame) to an overall size of 12.5 x 5. In very good condition, with mild toning and soiling, and a bit of light spreading to ink in Earhart’s signature. Noonan, who mapped and navigated many long-distance commercial airline routes, was hand-selected by Earhart for her around-the-world attempt. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

44. Amelia Earhart: Robert Stanley. Test pilot and engineer (1912–1977) who participated in the search for Earhart in 1937. TLS signed “Robert M. Stanley,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Stanley Aviation Corp. letterhead, August 13, 1968. Letter to an admirer. In part: “I am of the conviction that Amelia Earhart crashed into the sea and was drowned near Howland Island, her destination, and that she was not taken prisoner or killed by the Japanese. It is true that she left an important coil for her radio at Lae, New Guinea.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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One of just 16 issued air mail pilot’s Colt revolvers 45. Airmail Pilot’s Gun. A Colt Police

Positive revolver used by air mail pilots flying for the Thompson Aeronautical Corporation. TAC was founded in 1928 and flew the contract air mail route CAM-27 from Bay City, Michigan, to Chicago; this was later extended to Cleveland, a route first flown by Amelia Earhart on May 14, 1929, the only time she flew an official CAM route. Thompson became Transamerican Airlines in 1931, and in 1932 was acquired

by American Airways. Although TAC also flew passengers, it was the airmail contracts that required their pilots to be armed.

This Colt Police Positive revolver is serial # 337095, caliber .38 New Police, with a 4˝ barrel and factory checkered walnut grips. The revolver retains about 70% factory blue blending with a plum patina. The bore is in excellent condition, the mechanism is in perfect working order, and the grips show only light wear. The sideplate is factory engraved with the insignia of the Thompson Aeronautical Corporation, a wing over the letters “TAC.” The included Colt factory letter confirms this unusual engraving and indicates that this was one of sixteen identical revolvers shipped to TAC on October 28, 1929. It is interesting to note that on the next day the infamous stock market crash of 1929 occured. The factory letter also states that the number 4 was engraved on the butt, however this has been skillfully removed and no trace remains. A period black leather holster, in fine condition, accompanies this revolver. Lightly scratched into the leather and only visible in proper lighting is “AIR M.” This is the only one of these 16 special ordered revolvers that we are aware of. This transfers as a modern firearm. RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

46. Howard Hughes. Business mailing envelope, 9.5 x 4, flown by Hughes on his 1938 around-the-world flight. Envelope is addressed in type, “To whom it may concern, Airdrome, Yakutsk, U.S.S.R.,” with an “Amtorg Trading Corp, New York,” return address printed in the upper left. Also typed across the top is, “Howard Hughes Goodwill Flight,” with a July 10, 1938, New York, New York, postal cancellation, two George Washington USPS stamps as well as one Soviet postage stamp; and a printed fabric blue and orange 1939 World’s Fair flag, 11.75 x 8, also carried on the flight. Both are nicely matted and framed with a small descriptive plaque to an overall size of 19.25 x 24. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Exceptionally desirable flown postal cover and flag from Hughes’s New York to New York flight 47. Howard Hughes. Scarce commemorative 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; and a flown printed fabric American flag, 12 x 8, carried on the flight. Both are attractively matted and framed with a small descriptive plaque to an overall size of 19.5 x 24. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Exceptionally rare and historic photo from the billionaire’s 1938 round-the-world flight 48. Howard Hughes. Exquisite vintage glossy 10 x 8 photo of Howard Hughes with the crew from his 1938 flight around the world, signed in ink by all pictured: Howard Hughes, crew members Harry Connor, Tommy Thurlow, Dick Stoddard, and Edward Lund, and operations manager Al Lodwick. In fine condition, with a few trivial surface bends. Though covers signed by this group are sometimes seen, signed photos are few and far between—this being the first we have ever encountered. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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49. International Aviation Tournament 1910.

Original program for the International Aviation Tournament in Belmont Park, October 22–30, 1910, 6.5 x 9.75, 80 pages. Program features images of planes, advertisements, and schedule listings for the tournament. In very good condition, with numerous tape repaired tears and some paper loss, and foxing and staining to front cover. Accompanied by seven period photos, showing Orville Wright and Hubert Latham, the Wrights’ 65-horsepower engine, four of Claude Grahame-White, and a Curtiss engine. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

50. Port Aviation and Bournemouth. Two early aviation

programs: official program for the Grande Quinzaine d’Aviation de Paris, October 7–21, 1909, 5.5 x 8.5, 20 pages, containing a schedule and roster of competing pilots; and an official program for the Bournemouth Centenary Fetes including an International Aviation Meeting, July 6–16, 1910, 5.75 x 8.75, two pages, listing a variety of events and concerts to take place. In overall very good condition, with various creases, some slight surface loss to cover of the 1909 program, and a vertical fold and adhesive remnants inside of the 1910 program. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

51. Louis Bleriot and Glenn Curtiss. Three Harper’s Weekly

magazines with aviation cover stories, 11 x 15.5, dated July–September 1909. First is headlined, “The Man Who Flew Across the English Channel,” and features an image of Louis Bleriot standing with his monoplane; second is headline, “Bleriot’s Epoch-Making Flight,” and features an image of Bleriot flying over the English Channel. Third is headlined, “An American Victor at Rheims,” and features an image of Glenn Curtiss at an aviation meet in France. Binding holes to left edges and a library stamp to one cover, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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Two extraordinary signed photos of the Curtiss No. 1 in flight

52. Glenn Curtiss. Two different 5.5 x 3.5 real photo postcards of the Curtiss No. 1 airplane in flight, each signed in black ink, “G. H. Curtiss.”

Also includes unsigned 6.5 x 3.5 photos: one of the rear of Curtiss’s airplane, and one of his June Bug ‘Wind-Wagon.’ In overall fine condition, with slight rippling to the signed photos. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

The father of naval aviation transfers rights to the “Hydro-Aircraft invented by me,” the plane that would become the Curtiss NC-4 53. Glenn Curtiss. Partly-printed DS, signed “Glenn H. Curtiss,” one page, 8 x 13, February 15, 1917. Curtiss transfers rights to an invention from himself to his company.

In part: “I, Glenn H. Curtiss, of Buffalo, N. Y., do sell and assign to Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Corporation…the improvements in Hydro-Aircraft invented by me, and the application for United States Patent therefor executed concurrently herewith.” Document is held within its original folder and bears a US Patent office transfer form at the top, retaining its original seal and ribbon. In fine condition.

Accompanied by three period photos, two of the Curtiss NC-4 and one of its engine.

Born and raised in Hammondsport, New York, on the south end of Keuka Lake, Glenn Curtiss combined his interest in sky and sea in his groundbreaking design of the first viable hydro-plane. Having already found great success in the air with his June Bug, he began reconstructing a plane to have the hull of a boat, quickly developing a plane that could take off from and land in the water; his achievement grabbed the attention of the US Navy, who, in 1917, commissioned him to design a long-range flying boat to hold a crew of five. Transferring his individual ownership of the rights to the Hydro-Aircraft to his Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Corporation, this historic document marks the year that he would produce the first series of floatplanes for the Navy, one of which—the Curtiss NC-4 Flying Boat—would go on to become the first aircraft to successfully cross the Atlantic Ocean two years later in 1919. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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54. Early Aviation. Collection of over 150 vintage early aviation postcards, most blank on the reverse but a few postally used. Aviators featured include Wilbur Wright, Orville Wright, Glenn Curtiss, Charles Lindbergh, Louis Bleriot, Douglas ‘Wrong Way’ Corrigan, Hubert Latham, Santos Dumont, Henri Farman, and Leon Delagrange. Plane types and manufacturers shown include the Wright Flyer, Burgess, B-17, Caudron Type C-33, Astra Triplane, Van Meel, Fokker, and hydroplanes. In overall fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

55. Early Aviation: Leigh Wade. Aviator (1897–1991) cho-

sen to pilot the Boston, one of four Douglas World Cruisers attempting the first round-the-world flight. The planes left Seattle, flew to Alaska and crossed the Pacific to the Orient. From India, they flew to the Middle East, Europe and England.

En route to Iceland, the Boston was forced down on the Atlantic. Wade and his co-pilot later rejoined the flight in Nova Scotia in the Boston II, which ended successfully at Seattle. Four items: ALS,signed “Leigh Wade,” one page both sides, 4 x 6, personal letterhead, October, 1987. Letter to a collector reads, in part: “Jim Doolittle are [sic] close friends. Knew Lindberg [sic] and helped. Also Mrs. Lindberg [sic]. Helped on his chart of his course & to get all his instruments…all checked.”

Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, with an additional notation by Wade on the front; an FDC with a cachet of the Spad XIII, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip; a commemorative cover with a cachet honoring Eddie Rickenbacker, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint; and a 2 x 2 swatch of original fabric from the Chicago, the first of the Douglas World Cruisers to complete the round-the-world flight. Matted and framed to an overall size of 16.75 x 20.75. In overall fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

56. Graf Zeppelin. Three German softcover Zeppelin-Weltfahrten

books, 13.25 x 9, containing numerous affixed photos and information about the airships. First is dated 1932 and contains 265 photos with descriptions and details, primarily related to the construction of the airships. The other two, dated 1933, are nearly identical ‘Book II’ editions of Zeppelin-Weltfahrten, one with an identical cover to the first book and one with a different image showing a Zeppelin flying over the ocean. These both contain 155 photos, and appear to differ slightly in some of the text. In overall very good condition.

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60. Ferdinand von Zeppelin. Seven items: 1909 German medal 57. Graf Zeppelin. Two large swatches of goldbeater’s skin, each

approximately 4.5 x 4.5, removed from the hydrogen gas bag of the Graf Zeppelin. In overall fine condition, with general wear. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

honoring the Berlin flight of the Zeppelin Z III, with the front featuring a portrait of Graf Ferdinand V. Zeppelin in high relief, and reverse depicting the airship; 1908 German medal also featuring a portrait of Zeppelin in high relief on the front and an inspirational phrase surrounded by laurels on the reverse; 1929 German medal honoring the around-the-world journey of the Graf Zeppelin airship; 1933 Chicago World’s Fair Zeppelin pin; two pins shaped like Zeppelins; and a wood block stamp of a dirigible. In overall very good to fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

58. Graf Zeppelin.

Two swatches of outer skin removed from the Graf Zeppelin airship, each measuring approximately 2.5 x 1.5. In overall fine condition, with general wear. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

61. Hindenburg. Flown met-

al fragment from the Hindenburg retrieved from its crash site, matted within a limited edition display featuring an image of the ill-fated dirigible, numbered 110/500, and framed to an overall size of 17 x 14. In fine condition. This relic was recovered from the wreckage by Chief William A. Buckley of the US Navy after the airship hit the ground at Lakehurst, New Jersey, on May 6, 1937. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

62. Hindenburg Disaster. Eight identi-

59. Graf Zeppelin. Two oversized vintage matte-finish photos of

the Graf Zeppelin, 10.25 x 17.5 and 17.5 x 10.25, one depicting the airship on the ground and the other showing it taking off above a crowd of onlookers. Both affixed to heavy mounts. In overall fine condition, with trivial tape remnants to edges. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

cal vintage 5.25 x 3.25 postcards of the Hindenburg on fire, captioned “An Actual Photo of the Hindenburg Disaster, Lakehurst, N. J., May 6th, 1937.” In overall fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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63. Hindenburg. Vintage

glossy 9.5 x 7 press photo of the Hindenburg in flight, bearing an affixed promotional caption to the reverse. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…

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One of the most recognizable aviators in history—the Red Baron 64. Manfred von Richthofen. Fabled German military pilot (1892–1918) who shot down 80 enemy planes in World War I before he was killed in action at age 25. Rare vintage 3.25 x 5.25 postcard photo of von Richthofen in military dress, signed in fountain pen, “Fr[eiherr] M. von Richthofen, Rittmeister.” In fine condition, with the signature a shade light. Von Richthofen did not become well known enough to be asked for autographs until 1916, and he was killed just two years later. In between, he was usually in combat at the front and, in any case, a veritable recluse, so very few people were given the chance to meet him. The combination of these circumstances account for the extraordinary rarity of this most coveted of military and aviation personalities. Precertified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

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65. Pilots’ Airplane Manual.

Original Pilots’ Airplane Manual

by N. O. Anderson, US Department of Commerce Civil Aeronautics Bulletin No. 27, September 1940. Softcover, 6.5 x 9, 150 pages. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Discussing specs for a custom engine for Pitcairn 66. Glenn Martin. TLS signed “Glenn L. Martin,” two pages,

8.25 x 11, Glenn L. Martin Motors Company letterhead, November 3, 1932. Letter to E. T. Asplundh of Pitcairn Aircraft. In part: “A special design job could be worked out for you, giving you 1400 r.p.m. on the propeller, and if 85 octane fuel were used, 140 H.P. crosses the power curve at 2300 r.p.m….We have just finished a recent contract on the four-cylinder engine for the Army Air Corps, where 120 H.P. was guaranteed at 2100 r.p.m….we had no difficulty in exceeding the horsepower on the motor…The six-cylinder is very smooth at high revolutions, and would also take gears perfectly with some slight amount of re-designing in the front end…The six cylinder engine, however, gets to be a long engine, but this may not interfere with your plans.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds, one vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature, and staple holes to the upper left corner. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

67. American Aviation. Two medals: 1928

bronze table medal produced by the Robbins Company of Attleboro, given to passengers aboard the inaugural passenger flight undertaken by Colonial Western Airways, 3.5 x 2.5, featuring a map of the flight on the front and presentation statement on the reverse; and a 1929 bronze table medal for the American Aeronautical Corporation, 3 x 4, honoring the laying of the cornerstone for the New York Seaplane Airport on September 14, 1929. In overall very good condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

69. Aviation. Collection of over 60 items, primarily consisting of early baggage labels and airline stickers from around the world, as well as a few from various hotels and cruise lines.

Companies in the lot include Deutsche Zeppelin Reederei, Deutsche Lufthansa, Royal Dutch Airlines, KLM, American Airlines, Scottish Airways, Dai Nippon Koku Kaisya, Pan-American World Airways, Delta C&S, Capital Airlines, and Western Air Express. In overall fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Scarce Smithsonian ‘Milestones of Flight’ cover set 68. Aviation. Rare, complete set of 100 Smithsonian ‘Milestones of Flight’ com-

memorative covers, in two original 8 x 11.25 Smithsonian binders. Scarce and flown covers include: #1, honoring Yeager’s supersonic flight, flown at supersonic speed over Edwards Air Force Base on the 25th anniversary of his flight; #7, honoring the US Aerobatics Team, flown aerobatically with Charlie Hillard, world men’s aerobatic champion; #14, honoring the first around-the-world flight, flown around the world by Pan Am on the 50th anniversary of the flight; #15, honoring Apollo 10, with postal cancellation on the reverse from the five year anniversary of the Apollo 10’s complete orbit of the moon; #21, honoring the 45th anniversary of Byrd’s flight over the South Pole, flown over the same course taken by Byrd and the US Navy Antarctic Development Squadron 6; and #24, honoring the first micrometeoroid detection satellite, which includes a signed letter from the program manager about a cancellation error. Most covers have a typed address or address label affixed to the lower right. In fine condition, with light bends and toning to some of the covers. Sets in the original binders that include the #1 Yeager cover are rare and especially desirable. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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70. B-52 Training Manual. Original B-52 Bomber training manual, part 2, (circa 1967–1968), containing sections 4–6, housed in its original 11 x 11.75 binder. Sections covered in the manual are, “Auxiliary Equipment,” “Operating Limitations,” and “Flight Characteristics,” and is filled with diagrams and schematics, including the bombing system, gunnery system, and ejection seats. Expected wear to covers, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

71. World War II Bomber Planes. Col-

lection of 23 vintage glossy photos of WWII bomber art, ranging in size from 2 x 3.25 to 5.5 x 7.5, most bearing stamps on the reverse that read, “Passed by Naval Censor.” Names of the planes include The Jeeter Bug, Going My Way, Gunner’s Site, Curly Bird, Evasive Action, Hell from Heaven, Upstairs Maid, Out of this World, Liberty Belle, Puddle Jumper, Night Mission, Wonderous Wanda, and Home James. In overall fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

73. WWI Aviator Doll. Unusual aviator

pilot doll, circa post World War I to 1920s.

Doll measures approximately 15˝ high, with solid head and hands, as well as articulating shoulders. Doll is dressed in full uniform including his pilot’s helmet, metal pilot wings, and metal insignia. In very good condition, with one missing shoe and expected age wear. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

72. WWII Ace: Thomas B. McGuire. An interesting archive of reproduction wartime photos of American ace Thomas B. McGuire. Archive includes eight satin-finish 11 x 14 and 14 x 11 photos of McGuire and his plane, including a photo of McGuire and Charles Lindbergh in 1944.

Also included is a color satin-finish 11 x 14 photo of McGuire’s memorial, a printed copy of his Medal of Honor citation, and a print of McGuire’s “19th Victory.” All items are double-matted to overall sizes of 16 x 20 and are housed in a brown leatherette case with a gold palque affixed to it which reads, “Governor Thomas H. Kean, Major Thomas B. McGuire, Jr., Memorial Inc.” In overall fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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PATH TO SPACE 76. Wernher von Braun and Rocket Scientists. Outstanding collection of 11 vintage ink signatures of rocketry pioneers on individual off-white cards. Signers are: Wernher von Braun, Irene Sanger-Bredt, William H. Pickering, Eugen Sanger, Ernst Stuhlinger, Hermann Oberth (2), Harry O. Ruppe, Eberhard Rees, Leonid I. Sedov, and Rudolf Nebel. In overall fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelopes for all signatures, dated between 1958 and 1974. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

77. Wernher von Braun and Rocket Scientists. Three vintage glossy photos of

Wernher von Braun, Hermann Oberth, and Walter Dornberger, measuring between 3 x 5 and 5 x 7, each signed in ink by the subject; and a philatelic souvenir featuring an image of Rudolf Nebel, signed below in blue ballpoint, “R. Nebel.” In overall fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

78. V-2 Rocket. Five vintage V-2 rocket injection valves, each measuring approximately .75 x .75, recovered in Peenemunde. These were originally used in the combustion chamber of a German V-2 rocket from WWII. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Vast collection of early German blueprints and diagrams

79. 1950s Rockets. Collection of

almost 60 posters, schematic prints, early rocket diagrams, and blueprints from the 1950s, various sizes, all originating from the estate of German rocket pioneer Alfred Fritz. Most are labeled in German, with some of the blueprints hand-done in pencil. All of these items were intended for a space museum in Stuttgart, Germany, which never came to fruition. In very good overall condition. Fritz worked briefly in Peenemunde during World War II, but opted not to come to America with Werner von Braun, although the two kept in contact afterwards. Many of the original drawings were done by engineers that were employed by Peenemunde and show an early approach to spaceflight done before even Sputnik was launched by the Russians.

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COSMONAUTS Russian high altitude survivor suit, crucial for emergency water landing

82. Russian High Altitude Survivor Suit. Outer shell of Russian VMSK-4-15 sea survival high altitude flight suit.

This suit is designed to provide individual life support to aircraft crews operating over ground and sea at high and low altitudes. Suit has its rubberized neck drape, as well as its original tag sewn into the inside shoulder, numerous pockets on the front side and two pockets on the back with GP-2M-1 gloves inside, which are tethered to the suit. Flight status is unknown. In fine condition, and accompanied by a Soviet flight helmet and connecting collar. An uncommon offering of a life-saving piece of equipment. RR Auction COA.‌(MB $300)

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83. Sokol KM Rescue Suit. Sokol KM

rescue suit. This design was a derivative of the Sokol-K suit, with this model having a transverse zipper at the waist to allow for easier on and off capabilities, as well as making it more customizable to individual cosmonaut’s sizes. Designed as a ‘rescue suit,’ it kept the astronaut alive in case of accidental depressurization of the spacecraft. Suit appears to be complete with helmet, boots, gloves, and cables. A manometer is attached to the upper arm, and several patches are sewn to the upper torso. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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84. Cosmonaut Suit. Light blue full-length cosmonaut flight suit with dark blue zippers and trim, bearing an embroidered State Emblem of the Soviet Union patch on the right breast and a USSR flag patch on the left sleeve. In very good to fine condition, with scattered soiling. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

85. Cosmonaut Suit. Dark maroon two-piece suit consist-

ing of a cosmonaut jacket with white zippers and a pair of elastic waist pants constructed from identical fabric. Jacket bears an embroidered State Emblem of the Soviet Union patch on the left breast pocket and a USSR flag patch on the left sleeve. In overall fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

86. Cosmonaut Suit. Dark green two-piece suit consisting of a

cosmonaut jacket with white zippers and a pair of elastic waist pants constructed from identical fabric. Jacket bears an embroidered State Emblem of the Soviet Union patch on the left breast pocket and a USSR flag patch on the left sleeve. A tag labeled “48-3” is sewn into the waist of the pants. In overall fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Powerful second stage Russian booster 87. Russian Missile Thrust Chamber. An unfired Isayev S2.720A bi-propellant regenerative thrust chamber developed for use in the second stage of the Soviet S-75M Surface to Air Missile (SAM) system. This chamber burns a hypergolic mixture of triethylamine/xylidine (fuel) with nitric acid as the oxidizer and is rated at 34 KN vacuum thrust. Chamber was produced by the Isayev Design Bureau. In fine condition.

Alexei Isayev specialized in small-scale, liquid-fuelled rocket engines for Soviet manned and unmanned spacecraft. From 1957 to 1967 his engines powered the rockets carrying the first artificial satellites, the first man in space, and the first unmanned probes to the Moon and Venus.

At the same time, in the 1950s, he was working on engines for surface-to-air missiles (SAMs) and air-to-sea missiles. An unusual artifact of the Cold War and a reminder that the space programs were largely an offshoot of military research and development. RR Auction COA.‌(MB $300)

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Rare module lever from the ill-fated ‘Zond’ spacecraft 88. Soyuz 7K-L1 Module Lever. Lever from one

compartment of the Soyuz 7K-L1 moon flyby spacecraft living module. Component measures approximately 7.5 x 12 x 9 and is dominated by the large green hand lever, numbered in red paint “33A.” Component is attached to a vertical display stand with a descriptive plaque affixed to the base. The ‘Zond’ spacecraft was designed to launch men from the Earth to circle the Moon and return without going into lunar orbit. The first manned flight of the L1 spacecraft was planned for late 1968 or early 1969 with cosmonauts Alexei Leonov and Valery Bykovsky. However, only unmanned flights were made, with four of the five test flights resulting in catastrophic malfunctions. After the successful Apollo 8 flight around Moon, the Soviet manned moon flyby missions lost political motivation and the program was closed in 1970 without the achievement of its primary goal. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Important yaw thruster built for the Russian manned lunar missions 89. Soyuz Thruster Engine. Very neat Hydrogen Peroxide yaw thruster for use on the Soyuz 7K-OK spacecrafts (1966–1971). Capsules of this design were planned for manned lunar missions. This thruster was one of the key components of the Orientation and Attitude Control Maneuvering engine. Unused thruster measures approximately 11 x 6.5 x 3, and is complete with fuel assembly. Each part bears engraved identification numbers.

Engine is affixed to a vertical display stand measuring 18˝ high, with a descriptive plaque on the base. RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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90. Proton-K Engine Ignition Component. Proton-K Launch

Vehicle Engine Ignition System Component, circa 1970s–1980s, measuring approximately 7.5 x 4.5 x 4.5, with Russian markings on the pieces of the component, as well as a male plug at one end. This component was instrumental for proper ignition sequencing of the engines. Part is attached to a vertical base for an overall size of approximately 13˝ tall, with an informational plaque affixed to the base.

The Proton is probably the most well-known Russian launch vehicle ever. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

91. Salyut Space Station Docking Control Monitor. Docking control monitor from the Salyut space station. Monitor measures approximately 7 x 6 x 14, with a metal label attached to the end reading, “KP-73, 02005”. It was used in the 1970s to control the process of docking and undocking the Soyuz spacecraft with the space station.

Front of the monitor has three regulators, one knob missing: at the bottom on the right is “Brightness”; on the left is “Contrast.” An upper left regulator is for the Video Contrast. Monitor is attached to a vertical display stand with a descriptive plaque affixed to the base. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Beaulieu camera that spent 3 years in space

92. Cosmonauts. Extensively flown Beaulieu movie camera flown to the Salyut 6 space station on board Soyuz 26 in 1977 and returned to earth three years later on board Soyuz T-3. This 16 mm camera is fitted with a semi-automatic P. Angenieux (Paris) 120 mm zoom lens that is designed for outdoor use only. During the period this was on board the space station it was available for use (during EVAs only) by a total of 29 cosmonauts who served aboard Salyut 6, including Yuri Romanenko, Georgi Grechko, Vladimir Dzhanibekov, Oleg Makarov, Aleksei Gubarev, Valery Bykovsky, Leonid Kizim, and Gennady Strekalov. Camera is accompanied by a counterbalance and battery which screws into the bottom. Also accompanied by a typed letter of authenticity from Valery Bykovsky, listing the 29 cosmonauts who had access to the camera while it was in space. In fine and apparent working condition. A total of three space walks were conducted on Salyut 6 from 1977–1979, although it is unknown if this camera was used during any of the EVAs. Provenance: Ex-Valery Bykovsky; Superior Auction. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Glove used in the vacuum of space during “construction of special structures on the exterior of Space Station MIR”

93. MIR EO-9 Glove: Anatoli Artsebarski. Cosmonaut Anatoli Artsebarski’s flown Soyuz

TM-12/Mir EO-9 extra vehicular activity glove. Left-handed glove is numbered and lettered in Russian and is complete with the locking coupling. Glove consists of an outer thermal-insulated nylon canvas, pebbled rubber palm and finger pads, rounded blue rubber fingertips, two Velcro flaps above the knuckles, and a mirror strapped around the wrist. Inner Velcro flap is signed by Artsebarski and dated October 10, 1991, the day that the Soyuz TM-12 mission returned to Earth.

Includes a signed letter of provenance from Artsebarski dated February 9, 1994, in full: “This glove was only used in the vacuum of space. I used this very glove for 3 Extra Vehicular Activities during my 5 month stay aboard the Russian Space Station MIR in 1991. My activities in vacuum wearing this glove included construction of special structures on the exterior of Space Station MIR.” In fine condition, with expected wear from use. Provenance: Superior, Fall 2001. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Cosmonaut mirror worn in space for a four-hour space walk outside of Mir

94. Flown Cosmonaut EVA Mirror. Flown and used mirror #133 worn by cosmonaut Aleksandr Volkov during a four-hour-and-twenty

-minute space walk outside the Mir Space Station on February 20, 1992, during his 175-day stay aboard the station. Mirror measures 2.25 x 3 and is housed in a simple plastic frame. A multi-colored elastic loop is attached to both sides to be worn over the bulky sleeve of the space suit.

Reverse of the mirror is stamped “133,” and signed in blue ballpoint by Volkov. Accompanied by a letter of provenance, in Russian, signed by Volkov, which reads (translated): “Mirror No. 133 used during a space walk. It was worn on the sleeve of the ‘Orlan DMA’ space suit of Mission Commander Volkov during his 4 hour and 20 minute space walk, on 20 Feb 1992.” In fine condition, with several small cracks and separations to plastic frame. The purpose of Volkov’s space walk was to dismantle external experimental equipment and clean camera lenses. The session had been cut short because of a fault in a heat exchanger in Volkov’s spacesuit. Provenance: Superior Space Memorabilia Auction; Fall 1996. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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95. Global Rocket 1 Safety Component. An extremely rare pneumatic safety package from the Global Rocket 1 (GR-1), measuring approximately 7.5 x 7 x 3, with multiple inputs and outputs, with a serial number stamped on the bottom. Part is affixed to a vertical base for an overall height of approximately 13˝ with an informational plaque affixed to the base. This component was developed by Korolev’s design bureau in 1961 as part of the Global Rocket 1 (GR-1), which was designed to place a nuclear warhead in orbit, where it could come in under or behind American anti-ballistic missile defenses, and deorbit with little warning. Like other Korolev designed rockets, the GR-1 was a liquid cryogenic propelled missile. With a launch weight of 117 tons, it could carry a single warhead with a yield of 2.2 MT. Despite the cancellation of the project in 1964 due to engine delays, the GR-1 was proudly paraded in Red Square on May 9, 1965. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

96. Soyuz TM-1–3 Film Canister. Flown Russian light protective

transporting canister, 8.25˝ high with a diameter of 5.5˝, #KAP-350-N13, flown to and from the Mir space station for the delivery and protection of film. Accompanied by a typed letter of authenticity, in Russian, on Federal Scientific-Research and Industrial Center letterhead, which reads, in part (translated): “This…light protective transporting canister…located at Mir, was used many times for delivering and protecting photo films. The films were used for launching multizonal space photo shots for the research of earth and surroundings…by the crews of cosmonauts from expeditions AO-1, AO-2, AO-3 from the space station Mir in 1987-1988.” In fine condition. Provenance: Superior Galleries; May 6 and 7, 2000. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

97. Soyuz TM-10. Flown Russian light protective transporting canister, 3.5˝ high with a diameter of 4˝, #39, used for the delivery and protection of film brought to and from the Mir space station. Includes the original metal film spool inside.

Accompanied by a typed letter of authenticity, in Russian, on Federal Scientific-Research and Industrial Center letterhead, which reads, in part (translated): “Transporting, light-protective, small-dimension canister #39 from the complex of photo equipment MKF-6MA…was used many times during the period of 1988–1992 for delivering and keeping photo films ‘Izopankrome type-38’…used for equipping the 3rd channel of multizonal photo camera MKF-6MA during space photo shooting of the surface of Earth and surroundings from Mir by crews of cosmonauts from expeditions AO-9, AO-10, AO-11, AO-12.” In fine condition, with expected marks and wear from use. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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98. Soyuz 18. Three rare aluminum screw-top film canisters, each 3 inches tall and 1 inch in diameter, flown aboard the Soviet Soyuz 18 mission in 1975. All canisters are labeled in Russian and two still contain film. In fine condition, with various dings and dents from use. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity in Russian, which notes that the crew members, Pyotr Klimuk and Vitali Sevastyanov, used a Hasselblad 500 EL with Kodak film during the mission. RR Auction COA.…

(MB $200)

99. Soyuz TMA-2 Heat Shield Fragment. Flown heat shield fragment from the Soyuz TMA-2 mission to the ISS from April 28, 2003, to October 27, 2003. Fragment measures approximately .75 x .5, and is housed in a Lucite display stand, with an engraved caption in Russian, for an overall size of 5 x 5. RR Auction COA.…(MB $250)

100. Soyuz TM-30 Heat Shield Plug. Flown heat shield plug carried on

the Soyuz TM-30 capsule, the final flight to the Mir space station. The capsule remained in orbit from April 4–June 16, 2000. Plug measures approximately 2˝ in diameter with expected charring to the surface, and is affixed to a 9.25˝ vertical mount with an informational plaque affixed to the base. The purpose of the TM-30 mission was to reactivate and repair Mir, as well as to boost its orbit. This mission was also the first privately funded mission to a space station. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Rare flown Voskhod heat plug

101. Voskhod Heat Shield Plug. Very uncommon flown heat shield plug carried

on the unmanned Voskhod (Sunrise) spacecraft. Plug measures approximately 2” in diameter with expected charring to the surface and is affixed to an 8.5˝ vertical mount with an informational plaque affixed to the base. Only three unmanned Voskhod flights were undertaken between 1964 and 1966. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

102. Vostok 1. Flown bolt fragment from Yuri Gagarin’s historic Vostok 1 mission, housed in a 7 x 4 x 1 acrylic display featuring a translucent composite image related to the flight. In fine condition.

Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Florian Noller, stating that this acrylic display is number 28 of 30 produced. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

104. MIR. Flown printed fabric flag, 6 x 4.5, flown to the Mir space station on board

the Space Shuttle Discovery on mission STS-9 in June of 1998. Flag is affixed to a 10.5 x 13.5 certificate presented to Judith M. Stoval in commemoration of the Phase 1 program. Matted and framed to an overall size of 16.5 x 19.5. Some staining to certificate, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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105. Cosmonaut Survival Machete. Machete from a cosmonaut

survival kit. Machete measures 14˝ long from blade edge to end of handle strap, with the steel blade measuring 3.5˝ at its widest, with 3842575 stamped along the flat edge. Hard rubber handle is fitted with a wrist strap at the end. Special Velcro cover is imprinted ‘machete knife’ in Cyrillic.

This machete was designed to fit into the stock of a three-barrelled TP-82 gun which accompanied the cosmonauts into space. In very fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Original artwork of the Baikonur Cosmodrome

106. Alexei Leonov. Original watercolor artwork by Leonov entitled ‘The Construction of the Central Square,’ depicting the Baikonur Cosmodrome while being built, on an off-white 12.5 x 9.5 sheet of artist’s cardstock. The piece is titled in Russian on the reverse in an unknown hand. In fine condition. The painting is depicted in the book Life Among Stars by Leonov and Andrei Sokolov, in which he describes the painting as showing a partially constructed central square with paved roads and marked traffic lines—however, he notes that the landscape is still dominated by the contrasting Kazakh desert (a photocopy of the book page is included). In addition to being a member of the first Soviet cosmonaut group and being the first ever human to conduct a spacewalk, Leonov is an accomplished, award-winning space artist. A truly one-of-a-kind piece that illustrates the very beginnings of the great ‘Space Race.’ RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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The famed cosmonaut creates a striking original portrait of the Salyut station 107. Alexi Leonov. Retired Soviet/Russian cosmonaut and Air Force Major General who, in 1965, became the first human to conduct a space walk. Original painting by Leonov, 8 x 9, oil on cold press illustration board, entitled ‘Salyut 1,’ depicting the space station in orbit preparing to dock with a Soyuz space craft, signed in white paint in the lower right corner.

Double-suede-matted and framed with a small plaque to an overall size of 18.5 x 22. In very fine condition. Leonov and Valery Kubasov were assigned to Salyut 1, but Kubasov fell ill, and the backup crew sent to Salyut died when an air valve failed in their spacecraft as they were returning to Earth. Leonov is an accomplished, award-winning space artist. A truly one-of-a-kind piece that illustrates the very beginning of longduration space flight. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

108. Alexei Leonov. Color limited edition 20 x 16.5 print entitled ‘First Walk,’ depicting Leonov performing the first ever space walk, numbered 322/950, signed in the lower border in pencil. Rolled and in fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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109. Salyut-6 Docked. Original painting by Vladimir Dzhanibekov entitled ‘Salyut-6 Docked,’ watercolor on cold press illustration board, 9.75 x 9, depicting cosmonauts Komlev and Dzhanibekov performing a spacewalk, signed vertically in the lower right corner by Komlev.

Matted and framed to an overall size of 14.5 x 13.5. In very fine condition. The artist, Vladimir Dzhanibekov is one of the most experienced cosmonauts, having participated in five flights. RR Auction COA.…

(MB $200)

110. Cosmonaut Spacewalk. Original painting by Dzhanibekov

entitled ‘Cosmonaut Spacewalk,’ watercolor on cold press illustration board, 9.75 x 9, depicting a cosmonaut performing a spacewalk, signed vertically in the lower right corner by Vladimir Dzhanibekov.

Attractively matted and framed to an overall size of 14.5 x 13.5. In very fine condition. The artist, Vladimir Dzhanibekov is one of the most experienced cosmonauts, having participated in five flights.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

Vivid museumquality original painting by the cosmonautturned-artist

111. Vladimir Dzhanibekov. Prolific cosmonaut (born 1943) who made five flights, now renowned for his space artwork. Fantastic original painting by Dzhanibekov, watercolor on cold press illustration board, depicting an outer space scene with a rocket, capsule, and inset portrait of lead Soviet rocket engineer Sergey Korolyov in a ‘medal’ design, 9.5 x 8.5, signed at the bottom in black ink by Dzhanibekov and a collaborator. Beautifully suede-matted and framed to an overall size of 16.5 x 15.5. In fine condition. An incredibly gorgeous, detailed piece of art. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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The cosmonaut’s notes on Mir Space Station systems

112. Alexander Volkov. Volkov’s notebook describing the Mir Space Station’s “termo static” system at length, 6.5 x 8, used by him during

training in 1990–91. Notebook contains 22 pages copiously filled out by Volkov in Russian, including a number of diagrams. In fine condition.

Accompanied by a copy of a letter of authenticity originally written by Volkov. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

113. Cosmonauts. Signed book: Intercos-

mos Flight Facts. Special edition. Russia: 1988.

Hardcover, 6.5 x 4.75, 99 pages. Signed on the title page in blue and black ink by Vladimir Lyakhov, Vladimir Titov, Anatoly Berezovoy, Musa Manarov, Abdul Ahad Mohmand and Mohammed Dawran. In very fine condition.

Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

114.

Cosmonauts. Engraved invitation, in Russian, to a 1966 event, 7 x 5, signed on the reverse in ballpoint by seven, including Yuri Gagarin and Vladimir Komarov. In fine condition, with a small spot to lower left, not affecting any signatures. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Desirable full set of KNIGA covers from the first six cosmonauts

115. 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 one of the first six cosmonauts: Yuri Gagarin, Gherman Titov, Andrian Nikolayev, Pavel Popovich, Valery Bykovsky, and Valentina Tereshkova. In fine condition.

Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

116. Alexei Leonov.

Souvenir typescript, one page, 8.5 x 11, signed at the conclusion in blue felt tip by Leonov.

Excerpt from An Artist in Space. In part: “We were orbiting high above the Earth in 1965. In accordance with the program of the flight, I began to prepare to leave the ship and enter the airlock chamber, the condition of which had been checked by the commander of the ship, Pavel Baliaev.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

117. Valentina Ter eshkova.

Uncommon 8 x 10 cardstock photo of Tereshkova in her space suit, signed in blue felt tip, adding “Vostok-6” below. In fine condition. Precertified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

118. Yuri Gagarin. Glossy 5 x 3.5 photo of Gagarin surrounded

by a group of admirers, signed at the bottom in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with slight overall surface spotting. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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X-15 and “X-Plane” Program Scarce oversized photo signed by seven X-15 pioneers 122. Neil Armstrong and X-15 Pilots. Impressive crystal-clear over-

sized satin-finish 14 x 11 photo of an X-15 aircraft on the tarmac, signed vertically in black felt tip by Neil Armstrong and pilots Milt Thompson, Bob White, Joe Engle, Bill Dana, Scott Crossfield, and Pete Knight. In very fine condition.

Numerous records—official and unofficial—were set during the course of the X-15 program, including an altitude record (354,200 feet) achieved by Walker, a NASA pilot, in 1963. Armstrong, of course, would become the best remembered of the group for his role in history as the first man on the moon. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

124. X-15. Three fragments from

the X-15 experimental aircraft used for X-15 Flight 191 on November 15, 1967, which ended in tragedy when the plane broke apart in an atmospheric reentry accident. The fragments consist of a metal bracket, piece of glass, and a smaller remnant with rubberized coating on one side. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from R. G. Frazier, an aerospace archaeologist who recovered the specimens from the impact site. RR Auction COA.…

(MB $200)

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125. Bill Dana. Com-

posite model of an X-15 jet, 15˝ long, signed on the side in silver ink by Dana. Model comes with its original display stand for an overall size of 27.5˝ tall. Bottom of the square wooden base bears a Model Development Laboratory label as well as two NASA property labels.

In fine condition, with a slight brush to signature. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Full signed photo set of the twelve X-15 pilots— including the extremely rare Adams 126. X-15 Pilots. Amazing collection of 12 signed photos of the full roster of X-15 pilots, each measuring approximately 8 x 10 or 10 x 8:

vintage glossy photo of Mike Adams in front of a US Air Force jet, signed in blue ballpoint, “Michael J. Adams”; glossy NASA photo of Neil Armstrong with his X-15, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip, “Best wishes to V. J. Nunes, Neil Armstrong”; glossy photo of Joe Walker posing at the cockpit of an X-15, signed in black ink; glossy photo of Scott Crossfield in his flight suit, signed in black felt tip; glossy NASA photo of Milt Thompson with an X-15, signed in black felt tip; glossy NASA photo of Joe Engle with an X-15, signed in black ink, “Joe Engle, Col. USAF”; color satin-finish photo of Bill Dana with an X-15, signed in black felt tip, “With my best wishes, Bill Dana”; glossy NASA photo of Robert White in the cockpit, signed in black felt tip, “Sincere best wishes, Robert M. White, Maj. Gen. USAF”; vintage glossy photo of John B. McKay in front of an X-15, signed in black ink; glossy photo of Forrest S. Petersen seated in the cockpit, signed in blue ink; glossy photo of Robert A. Rushworth, signed in blue felt tip; and a cardstock photo of William J. Knight, signed in black felt tip. In overall fine condition, with scattered surface bends and creases, and a few unobtrusive edge tears. The inclusion of the very rare Adams (1930–1967) makes this an especially remarkable collection—he was the first American space mission fatality, tragically passing in an accident where his X-15 entered a violent Mach 5 spin, causing the aircraft to break apart. Due to the rarity of Adams—especially in signed photo format—the opportunity to acquire a complete set of X-15 pilots rarely, arises. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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131. Pete Everest. Color lim-

127. Chuck Yeager. Great glossy 8 x 10 photo of Yeager with the record-setting X-1A plane, signed at the top in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a couple of surface creases to corners. Precertified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

ited edition 24 x 18 print entitled ‘Fastest Man Alive,’ numbered 533/1000, signed in pencil. Also signed in pencil by the artist, Mike Machat. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

128. Scott Crossfield.

Glossy 10 x 8 photo of Crossfield beside an X-15, signed in black felt tip. Reverse bears a North American Aviation, Inc. press photo stamp.

In fine condition, with scattered creases. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

132. Pete Knight. Color limited edition 24 x 19 print entitled ‘Launch of the A-2,’ numbered 476/670, signed in pencil. Also signed in pencil by the artist, Mike Machat. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

129. Henry Gordon.

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Gordon in front of his plane, signed in black felt tip, “Henry C. Gordon, Major, USAF, X-20 Pilot.”

In fine condition, with a few slight surface creases. Precertified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

130. Pete Knight. Very nice 8 x 10 cardstock photo of Knight posing in front of his X-15, signed in black felt tip.

In very fine condition. Precertified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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133. Neil Armstrong. Informational page featuring a list of the

X-15 pilots and an image of Armstrong with one of the planes, 8.25 x 10.25, boldly signed and inscribed in the lower left in blue felt tip, “Best wishes to Donald Brady, Jr., Neil Armstrong.” Neatly removed from a book. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

“We know very well that our work could not continue without people like you supporting us” 134. Robert Rushworth.

TLS signed “Robert A. Rushworth,” one page, 8 x 10.25, Air Force Flight Test Center letterhead, August 15, 1962.

Letter to a flying enthusiast. In part: “I am sorry that I do not have any kind of schematic drawing of the so-called ‘roller coaster flight.’ Actually the flight was only another research test and newspapermen, looking for an angle, invented the roller coaster phrase...I am afraid it is not possible to send you any X-15 material which ‘no one else would have.’ No member of the Air Force can give anything to the public which is not available to everyone...We know very well that our work could not continue without people like you supporting us. Just by way of contrast to the X-15 I am sending along also a picture of Peter Bowers, aviation historian, in his 1911 Curtiss pusher.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the photo mentioned in the letter, as well as a photo of Rushworth receiving a medal. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

“Since the X-15 is an experimental flying laboratory rather than a true airplane… there is no place for passengers, and never will be” 135. Robert M. White. TLS, one page,

8 x 10.25, Air Force Flight Test Center letterhead, July 11, 1962. Letter to a flying enthusiast.

In full: “I can sympathize with your sadness at not being able to fly. I left the Air Force after World War II, and felt the same way. That is one of the reasons I returned to the service during the Korean War and decided to make the Air Force a career. Since the X-15 is an experimental flying laboratory rather than a true airplane, the electronic test gear takes up so much room there is no place for passengers, and never will be.” In fine condition, with a small block of old tape toning along bottom edge. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

136. X-1. Philatelic souvenir honoring the X-1 project, 7.75 x 10.75, signed in felt tip and ballpoint by Chalmers Goodlin, Chuck Yeager, Gus Lundquist, Pete Everest, Fred Ascani, and Jack Russell. Card bears three affixed USPS postage stamps, two canceled at Edwards AFB in 1982 and the other canceled at Edwards AFB in 1997. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) 137. Joe Walker. Postal cover bearing a March 30, 1961, Edwards Air Force Base cancellation and stamped X-15 cachet with the text “Record of 169,600 ft.,” signed over the cachet in blue ink by pilot Walker. Scattered toning, an ink correction to the record, stamped address, and slight irregular adhesion to the signature, otherwise fine condition. Any item signed by Walker is quite scarce, even more so in philatelic material. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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“All of this week we are going to be evaluating the proposals for the Apollo space ship. It’s the one we expect to fly to the moon and back” 140. Gus Grissom. ALS signed “Virgil,” two pages both sides,

7.75 x 10, Project Mercury letterhead, October 7, 1961. Letter to his mother. In part: “All of this week we are going to be evaluating the proposals for the Apollo space ship.

It’s the one we expect to fly to the moon and back. We expect to get started on the project early next year.

This capsule will hold three men, but it will be a good number of years before we fly it. I probably would call you, because it’s been so long since I’ve called or written, but I’ve got some news I don’t think I should talk about over the phone.

mi.26 sec. Picked up on deck of USS Noah at 3 o’clock 4mi.and put on USS Randolph for trip to Island.” In fine condition, with intersecting mailing folds, and a few moisture spots to reverse of first page, not affecting legibility. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope addressed in Grissom’s hand.

“All of us are mad because Glenn was picked”

The flight crew for the orbital mission has been picked and I’m not on it.

Neither Al nor I get one of the first two orbital shots. Glenn gets the first one and Deke Slayton gets the second one. Al is to be the controller for John’s shot and I’m going to be Deke’s controller. It’s not a job I want, I have to do a great deal of work, I’ll be gone from home a lot and I don’t get any of the credit, but if anything goes wrong I’ll get a good deal of the blame.

Anyway I know you’ll be relieved that you don’t have to go through another launch. Of course I’ve been feeling pretty low for the past few days. All of us are mad because Glenn was picked. But we expressed our views prior to the selection so there isn’t much we can do about it but support the flight and the program. Of course no one is to know a selection has been made, so keep it under your hat. I just wanted to ease your mind a bit. …It looks like we will move to Houston sometime next year….I’m not looking forward to going to Texas again but I guess it’s as good as Virginia. I’ve been loaned to NASA by the Air Force for another three years and I’ll probably [be] with them longer than that.” At the conclusion are several handwritten notations, presumably by Grissom’s mother which reads, “Virgil was at Bermuda for flight. Glenn’s flight Feb. 20, 1962. Time of flight left 9.47 a.m. His flight length of flight 4 hrs 56

Having missed the opportunity to be the first American in space, Gus Grissom hoped that he would be selected for the first US orbital mission in the fall of 1961; but with the controversial hatch blow of Liberty Bell 7 still fresh in everyone’s minds, the position was given to NASA’s ‘golden boy,’ John Glenn. Undeservingly thrown into the spotlight to defend himself against accusations that the disastrous Liberty Bell splashdown was his fault, Grissom viewed his new appointment as controller for the second orbital mission, to be piloted by Deke Slayton, with apprehension: “It’s not a job I want, I have to do a great deal of work…and I don’t get any of the credit, but if anything goes wrong I’ll get a good deal of the blame.” The Mercury-Atlas 6 (Friendship 7) launch finally took place on February 20, 1962, successfully orbiting three times and splashing down safely, making Glenn the first American astronaut to orbit the earth. Despite his disappointment, Grissom shared in the country’s enthusiasm for the mission and remained devoted to his work. Expressing great excitement about the Apollo plans in the works—“It’s the one we expect to fly to the moon and back”—he held on to the hope that even bigger opportunities were yet to come.

This incredible letter offers a rare glimpse into the inner circle of the Mercury 7—where a group of highly dedicated men competed for the coveted mission assignments that would become historical firsts.

With his life cut short in the Apollo 1 tragedy, handwritten material from Grissom is phenomenally scarce; this letter to his mother, with mentions of several fellow Mercury astronauts, the first American orbital flight, and plans for the upcoming Apollo project, is the first Grissom ALS we have ever offered. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $1000)

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Iconic 1961 Roosevelt dime carried in Grissom’s spacesuit during his Liberty Bell flight, given to his sister-in-law upon his return 141. Gus Grissom. Desirable flown 1961 Roosevelt dime carried on board Gus Grissom’s Mercury Liberty Bell 7 flight. Dime is housed in a silver bezel with a dime-sized sterling disc attached that reads, “Liberty Bell 7” on one side and, “21 July 1961” on the reverse, with both attached to a small charm bracelet. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticty from Gus’s brother, Lowell, which states, “I…do hereby certify that this dime was in my brother, Astronaut Virgil ‘Gus’ Grissom’s space suit, and was flown into space in the Mercury spacecraft, Liberty Bell 7, on July 21, 1961. Gus had the small medallion that is attached engraved…He presented this dime with the medallion to my wife shortly after his flight.” In fine condition. Retelling the moments after his escape from the sinking Liberty Bell capsule, and his struggle to stay afloat as his space suit quickly lost buoyancy, Grissom made reference to the souvenirs carried in the left leg of his suit: ‘I had brought along two rolls of fifty dimes each for the children of friends, three one dollar bills, some small models of the capsule and two sets of pilot’s wings. These were all adding weight that I could have done without.’ Following his safe return to land, the dimes were given as souvenirs as intended, including this one, made into a beautiful gift for his sister-in-law. One of the most recognizable and charming of all flown items. RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

The button that launched Aurora 7 into orbit 142. Scott Carpenter. Original engine start button from Atlas launch vehicle No. 107-D used to send Carpenter’s Aurora 7 spacecraft into orbit for his MA-7 mission on May 24, 1962. The button is attractively encased in a block of Lucite presented on a wooden base, measuring an overall 4 x 9.5 x 4. Display bears plaques on all four sides, reading: “MA-7 Second Mercury Manned Orbital Flight, May 24, 1962,” “Engine Start Button from Atlas 107-D Launch, AMR Complex 14,” “National Aeraonautics and Space Administration, Cape Canaveral, Florida,” and “General Dynamics Astronautics.” Also bears a presentation plaque affixed to the front, “To Leo, with continuing gratitude from one of his boys, Scott Carpenter.” Some scattered marks to Lucite and presentation plaque slightly tarnished and crooked, otherwise fine condition. Carpenter originally gave this to Leo DeOrsey, his friend and a well-known attorney for the Mercury 7 astronauts. Originates from the personal collection of his son, Bob DeOrsey. Accompanied by a 1963 article from Parade magazine that mentions the button.

When Scott Carpenter made his successful Mercury-Atlas 7 flight, orbiting the Earth three times, he became just the sixth human to have entered space—and this was the button that began his historic liftoff at Cape Canaveral. His thoughtful presentation of this button to DeOrsey speaks volumes about their friendship, which began in 1959 when DeOrsey was hired to represent the Mercury 7 astronauts—lifelong friendships developed quickly, and DeOrsey even referred to the astronauts as ‘my kids.’ Lending further credence to the already impeccable provenance, DeOrsey published an article in Parade magazine on June 2, 1963, requesting that the public give the spacemen more privacy. In the article, he includes this button in list of mementos he had received: “Shepard gave me the clock from his first space ship, Carpenter the button that pushed him off, Glenn a pin which he carried in his pants leg on his historic flight.” RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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Masonic flag carried on the final Mercury mission

143. Gordon Cooper. 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 retains previous storage folds from storage in Cooper’s suit. The flag and certification are matted and framed together to an overall size of 34 x 20.75. This flag stands as one of only a handful of documented Masonic artifacts ever flown into space. Provenance: Regency-Superior, 1995. RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

Portrait presented to the NASA administrator’s secretary 144. Mercury 7. Color 10 x 8 NASA photo of the Mercury astronauts posing in front of an Air Force jet at Langley on January 20, 1961, signed vertically in blue and black ink, “M. Scott Carpenter,” “Leroy G. Cooper, Jr.,” “J. H. Glenn, Jr.,” “Virgil I. Grissom,” “Walter M. Schirra,” “Alan B. Shepard,” and “Donald K. Slayton.” Photo is inscribed at the top in an unknown hand, “Best regards to Nina from the Astronauts.” In fine condition, with some light creases to upper portion, and some light contrast to Carpenter’s signature.

Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the nephew of the original recipient, which reads, in part: “The autographed picture of the seven Mercury astronauts was given to my Aunt Nina in 1963. My aunt, Nina Scrivener, was the secretary to the NASA Administrator, James Webb.” Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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145. Mercury 7. Majestic col-

or glossy 20 x 16 photo of the Earth, signed in black felt tip by Alan Shepard, Deke Slayton, Scott Carpenter, John Glenn, Gordon Cooper, and Wally Schirra, and signed in blue ballpoint by Betty Grissom. Photo is affixed to an identical size piece of foamcore. In fine condition, with Grissom’s signature very light, but still mostly legible. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Grissom’s NASA portrait presented to and certified by his brother

146. Gus Grissom. Vintage glossy 8 x 9.75 NASA photo of Grissom

in a jacket and tie, with a Mercury-Atlas rocket in the background, signed in blue ballpoint, “Virgil I. Grissom.” Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Gus’s brother Lowell, which states, “I…do hereby certify that the attached photo was signed and given to me by my brother…shortly after he was selected as one of the original seven Mercury astronauts in 1959.” In fine condition, with a slightly trimmed top edge. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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147. Scott Carpenter. Color

satin-finish 16.25 x 20.25 photo of Carpenter’s Mercury launch, signed in black felt tip, “Scott Carpenter, Aurora 7.” In very fine condition. Accompanied by a printed photo of Carpenter taken at the time of the signing in 2003.

Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $200)

148. Glenn, Carpenter, and Schirra. Color vintage glossy 15 x 19 photo of a Mercury-Atlas launch, signed and inscribed in ink, “Best regards to Mim and Johnny Williams—J. H. Glenn, Jr.,” “Scott Carpenter,” and “W. M. Schirra, Jr.” Double-matted to an overall size of 19 x 23.75. In very good condition, with moderate fading to image, as well as Glenn and Carpenter signatures. Uncommon in vintage oversized photos. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $200)

149. Mercury Astronauts. Color glossy 14 x 11 doubleweight photo of the

Mercury astronauts posing in front of an F-102 Air Force jet, signed in black felt tip by Scott Carpenter, Gordon Cooper, and Wally Schirra. In fine condition. Precertified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Following some friendly teasing from his fellow astronauts— “I think it was Schirra & Shepard”—an injured Carpenter reflects, “I’m not complaining—I could be dead” 150. Scott Carpenter. ALS signed

“Scott,” two pages both sides, 6 x 8, July 31, 1964. Letter to Leo. In part: “You are pretty current on my present interest. Although I got picked off before I could actually participate in any of the actual dive I learned a great deal...In my opinion a lot of big business people will be anxious to exploit this deep submergence capability once it is mastered. Oil and mining interests are the most notable but also the continental shelf is a source of almost unlimited fresh water if we can tap it. Our main problems are in getting these submarine houses or vehicles across the barrier between surface ship and bottom...The other bad problem has to do with developing instruments that can tell us when we have exactly 1% oxygen in the atmosphere...One thing is sure—Oceanography and deep submergence manned vehicles are here to stay and there is fascination, adventure, discovery, and money in the game. I’d say keep the ship yard anyway.

My bones are all healing OK but I’m going to be in one kind of cast or another for about 10 weeks. I’m not complaining—I could be dead. Some of the guys at the office got together and either bought or rented a sign ‘Slow’ ‘Hospital Lane’ ‘Quiet.’” Carpenter also adds a small sketch of the sign. He continues, “(I think it was Schirra & Shepard). It was secretly put in the center of the street in front of the Glenns & Carpenters the nite I got home from the hospital. John & I call our street ‘Convalescent Corner.’” In fine condition, with a bit of mild toning near bottom of last page.

Following his successful orbit atop the Mercury-Atlas 7 rocket (Aurora 7) in May of 1962, Scott Carpenter took a leave of absence from the astronaut corps to join the Navy’s SEALAB program. Intended to prove the viability of saturation diving and study the psychological and physiological effects on humans living in isolation for extended periods of time, the program developed experimental underwater habitats in which the aquanauts could live at great depths. While training in Bermuda, Carpenter sustained a massive injury to his left arm in a motorcycle accident, earning him the teasing attention of his notoriously playful fellow astronauts, who lovingly mark his street “Hospital Lane.” After failing to regain mobility in his arm after two surgical interventions, Carpenter was found to be ineligible for spaceflight, leading to his resignation from NASA in August of 1967. Highlighting a true, multi-faceted explorer, this letter discusses Carpenter’s lesser-known passion of deep submergence and wonderfully captures his adventurous spirit, with the added appeal of a lighthearted tale of the famous Mercury pranksters. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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“The views were spectacular, but the most satisfying was the sight of the parachute prior to landing” 151. Wally Schirra. ALS, one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, April 28,

2001. Letter describing his early career. In part: “I was assigned to the Space Task Group in April 1959 with six other test pilots to train and compete for the first Project Mercury flights into space. After four previous missions was finally chosen for the MA-8 mission…I chose the name ‘Sigma Seven’ for my mission. Sigma representing the sum of engineering efforts and Seven for the seven Mercury astronauts…

The views were spectacular, but the most satisfying was the sight of the parachute prior to landing.” In fine condition, with some subtle red ink marks to the left side.

Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Schirra conducts his own hatch experiment after splashdown: “Gus was vindicated” 152. Wally Schirra.

ALS, one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, no date. In full: “Instead of blaming newly designed equipment observers blamed Gus Grissom for blowing his hatch after his water landing. This caused the spacecraft to sink and almost cost Gus his life.

I was almost badly hurt during a helicopter pick-up in training, and I decied to have Sigma 7, my Mercury spacecraft, hoisted onboard the carrier by a shipboard crane. A mattress was placed near the hatch of Sigma 7 permitting me to blow the hatch while on the flight deck. I hit the plunger, actuator with my right hand. The ‘switch’ was about two inches in diameter, and the recoil cut through my glove and cut my hand. Gus was thrilled to see the cut, the next day, on the carrier, and we all agreed there had been no marks on Gus after Libery Bell sank. Gus was vindicated.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a color satin-finish 10 x 8 composite photo of Schirra’s experiment with the hatch, signed in the lower border in black felt tip, “Schirra blows the hatch, Gus is vindicated! Wally Schirra,” adding his mission insignia next to his signature.

Despite Grissom’s assertion of the hatch unexpectedly blowing off after his splashdown, and NASA’s conclusion he was correct due to lack of any injuries to his hand, speculation remained until Schirra performed this quick experiment at the end of his flight, deliberately blowing the hatch after his recovery and hurting his hand. A superb piece exonerating his friend and fellow Mercury member. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Launch day gag pulled on Schirra

153. Wally Schirra ‘Gotcha’ Ignition Key. Launch day ‘gotcha’ prank executed by space craft technicians on Schirra the day of his Mercury launch This practical joke consists of the Hand Controller Lock Safety Pin, which measures 6˝ long with a small push button release at the top. This pin has been fitted with a key ignition system taken from an old automobile, including a key attached to a leather carrying case, monogrammed with Schirra’s initials on one side, and the Mercury 7 logo on the reverse. The safety pin retains its red fabric flag with the metal McDonnell/NASA parts tag at the top, labelled “Pin Hand Controller Lock Safety.” In fine condition. Well-known for his ‘gotchas,’ including smuggling a corned beef sandwich onto Gemini 3, this time the joke was on Schirra. RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

154. Mercury 7.

Color limited edition 21 x 29 print entitled ‘Space…the Pioneers,’ numbered 293/300, signed in the lower border in pencil by John Glenn, Scott Carpenter, Wally Schirra, and Gordon Cooper. Also signed in pencil by the artist, R. L. Rasmussen. Rolled and in fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $200)

156. Mercury Astronauts.

Color limited edition 8 x 10.75 print of the launch of a Mercury rocket, numbered 29/70, signed in black felt tip by John Glenn, Scott Carpenter, Wally Schirra, and Gordon Cooper.

Matted and framed with a descriptive anniversary plaque and five pins to an overall size of 14.75 x 20.5. In fine condition. Print comes in its original box. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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157. Carpenter, Schirra, and Cooper. Color limited edition 22 x 28 print

entitled ‘Mercury and Beyond,’ numbered 88/450, signed in the lower border in black ink by Gordon Cooper, Scott Carpenter, and Wally Schirra. Also signed in pencil by the artist, Pat Eby. In fine condition, with a small tear to top edge which could be easily matted out. Accompanied by a composite photo of all three signing at an event in Burbank, California, on September 4, 2004. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Gorgeous original artwork of the Mercury capsule in orbit 158. Scott Carpenter and Chris Calle. Stunning original mixed media artwork by Calle depicting John Glenn’s Friendship 7 capsule in orbit, 18 x 13, signed in the lower border in black felt tip, “Scott Carpenter, Mercury 7 Astronaut,” and in pencil, “Chris Calle.”

Various stray rubbing marks to wide border areas and brushing to Calle’s signature, otherwise fine condition. Originally created in 1998, this painting was featured on a stamp issued by the Marshall Islands. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Liftoff of Friendship 7, as painted by Calle 159. Scott Carpenter and Chris Calle. Brilliant original mixed media artwork by Calle depicting the launch of John Glenn’s Friendship 7 capsule, 18 x 13, signed in the lower border in pencil, “Scott Carpenter, Mercury 7 Astronaut, LiftOff” and “Chris Calle.” In fine condition, with some adhesive remnants to edges. Originally created in 1998, this painting was featured on a stamp issued by the Marshall Islands.

Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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160. Glenn, Carpenter, and Schirra. Original

limited edition color painting of the Friendship 7, Aurora 7, and Sigma 7 mission emblems, hand-painted by Cece Bibby, numbered 4/15, signed in gold ink by John Glenn, Scott Carpenter, and Wally Schirra, and in silver ink by the artist, “Cece Bibby, 2002.” Framed to an overall size of 21 x 17. In fine condition. Bibby was the artist who originally designed and hand-painted these insignias onto the three Mercury capsules represented in the artwork. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

161. Alan Shepard: Bob Peak.

Commercial illustrator (1927– 1992) best known for innovative design in the development of the modern movie poster. He designed posters for such classics as My Fair Lady, Apocalypse Now, and most of the James Bond films. Outstanding original charcoal artwork by Bob Peak depicting Alan Shepard in his space suit, 29 x 35.5, signed and titled at the bottom by the artist, “Sketch of Alan Shepard for the flight of Freedom 7, B. Peak, ’86.” Nicely cloth-matted and framed to an overall size of 35.5 x 41.5. In fine condition. Peak drew this to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Shepard’s flight. A gigantic original portrait by the renowned artist. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

162. Liberty Bell 7.

Flown bolt from Gus Grissom’s Liberty Bell 7, recovered from the Atlantic Ocean on July 20, 1999. Slightly corroded bolt measures approximately 2.5˝ in length and is presented along with an image of the spacecraft, as well as printed information about the recovery inside an acrylic display which measures 7 x 5 x 2.75. Accompanied by its original box and certificate of authenticity from the Kansas Cosmosphere, which restored the capsule after its recovery. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

163. Liberty Bell 7. A limited

edition presentation containing a 1.5˝ long segment of film from Liberty Bell 7’s pilot observation camera, recovered from the Atlantic Ocean on July 20, 1999, from a depth of 16,043 feet. Strip is housed in a triangular acrylic, numbered 391/1000, with one image of the space craft, another of Gus Grissom, and two explanatory plaques on the reverse, stating that the film contained the only in-flight images of Grissom and the harrowing moments after splashdown, and was issued in commemoration of the 40th anniversary of Grissom’s flight by the Kansas Cosmosphere. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

164. Liberty Bell 7. Flown

screw from Gus Grissom’s Liberty Bell 7, recovered from the Atlantic Ocean on July 20, 1999. Screw 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 its original box and certificate of authenticity from the Kansas Cosmosphere. which restored the capsule after its recovery. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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168. Guenter Wendt.

165. Scott Carpenter.

Flown small silver piece of battery fragment 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.” RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

166. Aurora 7. Large block of

Flown soft white cloth wipe from the MercuryAtlas 9 mission sealed in its original clear laminate film packaging, 2.75 x 3.25, bearing a piece of red Velcro to reverse.

In fine condition. Originates from the collection of pad leader Guenter Wendt. Provenance: Superior, Spring 1999.

RR Auction COA.…

(MB $200)

flown heat shield from the Aurora 7 spacecraft, measuring approximately 1 x 1 x 1, affixed to a wooden base bearing a metal plaque, which reads, “Heat Shield from ‘Aurora Seven,’ Mercury-Atlas 7—May 24, 1962, M. Scott Carpenter.” In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

169. John Glenn. A cut cross section of the umbilical cable released from the Atlas rocket used to launch John Glenn into orbit on February 20, 1962, measuring approximately 1.25” in diameter, encased in a 4 x 3 x 2 block of Lucite engraved with the mission information. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

167. Liberty Bell 7. Three

small pieces of mission-used wire from the umbilical head of Gus Grissom’s Liberty Bell 7 space craft.

Pieces measure about .75˝ long.

The umbilical head provided all electrical power to the space craft up until 30 seconds before liftoff, when it was ejected from the receptacle and the craft went onto its own internal power. Accompanied by a 2003 letter of authenticity from Rick Boos, who states, “This strand of wire was removed by myself from within the flight-used MR-4 ‘Liberty Bell 7’ spacecraft umbilical head on February 25, 2000. Said spacecraft umbilical head was obtained from Launch Pad Leader Guenter Wendt by myself in November of 1993…Only two spacecraft umbilical heads were salvaged during the entire Project Mercury program.

Al Shepard’s…and the MR-4 plug that Guenter Wendt kept for his own collection until he sold it to me.” In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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170. Gordon Cooper.

Cooper’s B-26-B,-C Pilot’s Amplified Check List, 4.5 x 7.5, bound by two staples at the top and dated “(Revised 22 July 1953).” A nine card check list including preflight inspection, warm-up, flight, emergencies, and post flight activities for the B-26 aircraft.

Signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint, “My B-26 check list used for flights. Gordon Cooper.” In fine condition, with some scattered light toning and soiling, and expected handling wear. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Grissom’s parking pass for the Cape Canaveral Missile Test Area 171. Gus Grissom.

Vehicle permit, signed “Virgil I. Grissom,” one page both sides, 5 x 3, July 16, 1961. Cape Canaveral Missile Test Area temporary vehicle permit, filled out in another hand with information about Grissom’s red 1961 Chevrolet and signed by Grissom on the reverse. In very good condition, with a central vertical fold, light scattered soiling, toned tape affixed to the left and right borders, and a rusty paperclip mark to the left border. This permit was issued just days before Grissom’s historic and near-fatal Liberty Bell 7 flight. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Glenn parks his T-Bird at the Cape 172. John Glenn.

Twenty-day Cape Canaveral Missile Test Area temporary vehicle permit, issued to John Glenn for his 1962 Thunderbird, signed “J. H. Glenn, Jr.,” one page both sides, 5 x 3, dated March 6, 1962, filled out in another hand and signed on the reverse by Glenn. In fine condition, with old tape to right edge extending to reverse, a bit of light soiling and a rusty paperclip impression to right edge. Glenn had completed three orbits of the Earth aboard Friendship 7 on February 20, making him just the third American in space. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

173. Gordon Cooper. Certificate presented to Cooper by the Chamber of Commerce of the United States, one page, 10.25 x 15, April 30, 1962. The Chamber of Commerce’s “Great Living American Award to Project Mercury Team,” presented to “Project Mercury Director Robert R. Gilruth; Astronauts Malcolm S. Carpenter, Leroy G. Cooper, Jr., John H. Glenn, Jr., Virgil I. Grissom, Walter M. Schirra, Jr., Alan B. Shepard, Jr., Donald K. Slayton,” honoring the “outstanding contributions which these men have made to space science and technology.” Signed at the conclusion by Richard Wagner and Chamber Executive Vice President Arch N. Booth, with a gold seal and ribbon affixed to lower left. Framed to an overall size of 11.5 x 16. In fine condition. Originates from the collection of Cooper’s family. Provenance: Heritage, May 2012. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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174. Gordon Cooper. Carbon

of Cooper’s form DD 771 military eyewear prescription, 5.25 x 8.5, dated December 12, 1973. Form provides Cooper’s eye information as well as prescription. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…

(MB $150)

175. Cooper, Carpenter, and Schirra. Gordon Cooper’s personal copy of a Project Mercury background sheet, four pages, 8.5 x 11. Paper begins, “As progress in scientific programs is measured, development of Project Mercury has proceeded rapidly since it was authorized in October 1958. In the short space since its inception, the program has gone from a concept to design, construction, successful experimental flights of production spacecraft, to two successful manned suborbital flights.” Signed at the top of the first page in blue ballpoint, “My personal copy—Gordon Cooper,” in black ballpoint, “Wally Schirra,” and in blue felt tip, “Scott Carpenter.” In fine condition, with a staple hole to top left corner. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200) 176. Mercury. Unsigned book:

Project Mercury: A Chronology by James M. Grimwood. Washington, DC: NASA, 1963. Hardcover, 8.5 x 10.5, 238 pages. Rare NASA publication SP-4001 featuring a history and images of the Mercury program. Bound in blue with silver lettering, a NASA logo, and an image of a Mercury capsule on the front, and the words “NASA Reference” on the reverse. In fine condition, with some light soiling to cover. Hardcover versions of these reports are rarely encountered. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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177. Mercury. Unsigned book:

This New Ocean: A History of Project Mercury. Washington, DC: NASA, 1966. Hardcover, 7 x 10, 681 pages. NASA publication SP-4201 featuring a lengthy history of the Mercury program. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…

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178. Carpenter, Cooper, and Schirra. Signed book: We Seven. First edition.

NY: Simon & Schuster, 1962. Hardcover, 5.75 x 8.5, 473 pages. Signed in blue felt tip on the first free end page and front pastedown by Scott Carpenter, Gordon Cooper, and Wally Schirra. Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG/None.

Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

179. Chimpanzee Flights. Results of the

Project Mercury Ballistic and Orbital Chimpanzee Flights booklet, NASA publication SP-39, 1963, 8 x 10.25, 71 pages, containing numerous charts, reports, and images of NASA’s chimpanzee flight tests. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

180. Mercury 7. Commemorative cover with a

cachet honoring the Mercury Seven, signed in blue and black ink, “Virgil I. Grissom,” “J. H. Glenn, Jr.,” “D. K. Slayton,” “Scott Carpenter,” “Gordon Cooper,” and “Walter M. Schirra.” Also bears a secretarial signature of Alan Shepard. In fine condition. A visually appealing example featuring one of the most desirable groups of astronauts. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

181. Mercury Astronauts. Vintage ink and ballpoint signatures, “J. H. Glenn, Jr. ,” “Leroy G. Cooper, Jr.,” “M. Scott Carpenter,” and “Walter M. Schirra, Jr.” (adding a Mercury symbol under his signature), on individual off-white 5 x 3 cards. In fine condition.

Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Comical coupon and ‘fare’ for Cooper’s “Ride of Your Life” 182. Guenter Wendt and Gordon Cooper. Two items

comprising of a gag coupon and fare payment for Cooper’s Mercury flight: a handwritten gag coupon, signed “G. F. Wendt, Proprietor,” 3 x 2, given to Cooper before his flight, which reads, “You are the winner of our ‘Around the World’ contest. Present this ticket and 25¢ at Pad #14 at your convenience for the ‘Ride of Your Life.’” Coupon is laminated to a slightly larger size; and a presentation plaque given to Wendt

by Cooper, 3.5 x 3.5, containing the 1963 US quarter given by Cooper to Wendt for his ‘fare’ and an engraved plaque which reads, “To the Proprietor of Pad 14, Guenter Wendt, the fare for the ‘Ride of My Life’ Gordo Cooper.”

Plaque features a Lucite covering. Accompanied by a clipped 5.25 x 7 newspaper photo from May 17, 1963, of Wendt holding both the coupon and the quarter, and recounting the story stating Wendt gave Cooper the coupon when he was named pilot for his Mercury flight. In fine condition, with uniform toning to laminate and Lucite. A great gag which shows the mutual admiration and respect the legendary pad leader had for Cooper and the rest of the Mercury astronauts. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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The Mercury astronauts assemble at the end of their project 183. Mercury 7. Off-white envelope, 6.5 x 3.5, signed

in blue and black ink, “Alan B. Shepard, Jr.,” “Walter M. Schirra, Jr.,” “John H. Glenn, Jr.,” “Virgil I. Grissom,” “M. Scott Carpenter,” “Donald K. Slayton,” and “Leroy G. Cooper, Jr.” Envelope is postmarked May 11 and 15, Cape Canaveral, Florida, the date of Cooper’s mission launch.

In fine condition, with a small return address label affixed to the bottom right corner. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

184. Gordon Cooper. DS , signed “Leroy G. Cooper, Jr.,” one

page, 7.75 x 3.25, July 1, 1974. Cooper’s 1974 Colorado resident fishing license, filled out in another hand and signed at the conclusion

by Cooper. In fine condition, with three vertical folds, one through a single letter of signature. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $150)

185. Gus Grissom and Scott Carpenter. Rare Liberty Bell 7 launch cover with a cachet honoring the Project Mercury program, and canceled July 21, 1961, Patrick Air Force base, for Grissom’s flight, signed in black ink, “Virgil I. Grissom,” and also signed by fellow Mercury astronaut Scott Carpenter. In fine condition, with a light block of toning to lower right from a previously affixed label. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

The “Return of a Hero” after his 1963 Mercury-Atlas 9 spaceflight

186. Mercury 9: Gordon Cooper. Newsreel entitled “Return of

a Hero” on a reel of black-and-white 35mm film, 7.25˝ in diameter, labeled on an exterior cardboard ring, “Universal Film Exchange, Inc., Branch: Seattle, Print No. 6.” Film is about Gordon Cooper’s homecoming after his 1963 Mercury-Atlas 9 spaceflight. In fine condition.

RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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187. Mercury Redstone Model. Vintage wooden model of

a Mercury Redstone rocket, with detachable capsule, measuring 8.5˝ tall, complete with its square wooden base for an overall size of 9.5˝ high. Rocket is numbered at the bottom in pencil, “37,” and base bears a George C. Marshall Space Flight Center Graphic Engineering and Models Branch label. In fine condition, with some scratches to base and expected age wear. RR Auction COA.…

(MB $200)

189. Project Mercury. Extremely rare original 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 is in its original three-ring binder, measures 10.25 x 11.5, and contains over 100 pages. The title 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. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Shortly after his selection, NASA gives Cooper his pilot’s license allowing him to use their aircraft for “aeronautical and space research” 188. Gordon Cooper. Cooper’s NASA pilot’s license,

signed “Leroy G. Cooper, Jr.,” one page, 8 x 10.25, stampdated August 7, 1959, with a small clipped photo of Cooper affixed to the right side above his signature, with his personal information typed underneath. License reads, “You are hereby adjudged competent to serve as pilot of aircraft owned by and/ or loaned to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration for flight operations in the conduct of aeronautical and space research. Air Force Regulation 55-26, dated 19 June 1959 substantiates this certificate in the case of Air Force aircraft and authorizes you to land at or clear from Air Force bases as required. This certificate becomes effective when countersigned by the Head of Flight Operations of your Field Station and will continue in effect until revoked by the Director of Aeronautical and Space Research.” Signed underneath by both the Head of Flight Operations and the Director of Aeronautical and Space Research. In fine condition. Just three months earlier, Cooper was selected as an astronaut in the Mercury program. A crucial document as this allowed Cooper to commence training for his Mercury mission. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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190. Project Mercury. Original color chart, 36 x 10, titled in the lower left, “Mercury Orbit Chart MOC-6. 1st Edition—February 1963, Published by the USAF,” picturing all 22 orbits planned for Gordon Cooper’s Earth orbit mission. Rolled and in fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

193. Project Mercury. Spiral-bound report entitled “Summary 191. Mercury 7. Two terrific photo displays: one 10.25 x 13 color

photo of Gus Grissom, Alan Shepard, Deke Slayton, Scott Carpenter, Wally Schirra, John Glenn, and Gordon Cooper posing with a mock capsule, cloth-matted within a wooden 31 x 20 display, which bears a metal dedication plaque with engraved facsimile signatures of all seven; and a color 10.75 x 15 photo of their wives posed with the same capsule, matted to 14.5 x 19.5, signed and inscribed on the mat in black felt tip by all seven, framed to an overall size of 16.25 x 21.5.

In overall fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

192. Scott Carpenter. Souvenir handwrit-

ten autobiographical statement entitled “Testimony of a Fortunate Man,” one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, no date. In part: “The Mercury space craft, doing things never before possible, gave me, from the altitude of near earth orbit, some of the most exquisite unusual experiences of my life.

One was a view of the spent and tumbling Atlas booster, shortly after launch, seen against the background of the Sahara, with its tiny cumulus clouds and their tiny shadows. ” In fine condition. Accompanied by a satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Carpenter peering into the capsule, signed and inscribed in silver ink, “To Roy—all best, Scott Carpenter.” Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Report DOD Support of Project Mercury July 1959–June 1963,” 8.5 x 10.75, 79 pages, with the opening line of the summary stating, “Project Mercury was a highly successful first phase to the Nation’s Man-in-Space Program.” In fine condition, with dampstaining to cover.

RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

194. John Glenn. TLS

s i g n e d “ J. H .

Glenn, Jr,” one page, 7.5 x 9.5, January 15, 1965.

Letter to an admirer concerning his health and fitness after suffering a head injury.

In part, “I certainly appreciate your kindness and thoughtfulness in trying to help me recover from my recent medical difficulty. Plain time, however, is the only treatment that was effective in my case since my difficulty came just from a blow on the head and just as the doctors predicted, gradual recovery was effected over several months. My problem was not related to Meniere’s syndrome or to any of the allergies or sickness causing balance problems.” Nicely cloth-matted and framed by Gallery of History with a color portrait of Glenn and a biographical plaque to an overall size of 26.5 x 27.5. Creasing and dampstaining along right side, otherwise fine condition. One week later, Glenn would retire from the service and embark on a business career. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

195. Scott Carpenter

196. Scott Carpenter

197. Scott Carpenter

198. Gordon Cooper

199. Gordon Cooper

200. Gordon Cooper

201. Gordon Cooper

202. Gordon Cooper

204. John Glenn

205. John Glenn

206. John Glenn

208. Wally Schirra

209. Alan Shepard

210. Alan Shepard

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207. Mercury 7 MB $100

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211. Alan Shepard

212. Alan Shepard

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215. Guenter Wendt MB $100

213. Guenter Wendt

214. Guenter Wendt

217. Gordon Cooper

218. John Glenn

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219. USS Lake Champlain

220. Deke Slayton

221. Mercury 7

222. Alan Shepard

223. John Glenn

224. Gordon Cooper

225. John Glenn

226. Launch Complex 14 Relic

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Mission patch from Schirra’s space suit 230. Gemini 6: Wally Schirra. Flown printed fabric American flag, 5.75 x 4, and 4˝ wide Gemini 6 mission patch, both of which were affixed to Schirra’s space suit during the Gemini 6 mission. Flag and patch are mounted, along with a photo of the space craft, and framed to an overall size of 15.5 x 12.5. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity signed by Schirra’s wife Jo, and Schirra’s crew mate Thomas Stafford, which states, in part: “The framed American flag…and mission patch that accompany this certificate were affixed to the space suit worn by Astronaut Walter M. Schirra during his historic Gemini 6 (GT-6A) flight with Astronaut Thomas P. Stafford on December 15–16, 1965…From the conclusion of this successful mission and for many years thereafter, this spacesuit worn/flown mission patch and flag were proudly displayed as framed in the Schirra family home until recently being offered for sale.” In fine condition.

The Gemini 6 mission was one of the more unusual of the program. After the explosion of the Agena docking vehicle they planned to use for their mission, and the subsequent cancellation of their launch due to a faulty plug, the capsule finally launched on December 16, 1965, and performed docking maneuvers with Gemini 7, which launched earlier in the month. The original design for the mission patch incorporated the Agena vehicle, but was later changed to show two capsules. A true rarity, as the astronaut’s personal patches from any mission seldom appear for auction. RR Auction COA.…(MB $1000)

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Thomas Jefferson goes into orbit, part of Grissom’s classic ‘gotcha’ 231.

Gemini 3. Flown Series 1953C two-dollar bill, signed to the left of Jefferson’s portrait in red felt tip, “Gus Grissom GT-3”, and to the right, “John Young 3-23-65.” The bill is mounted to an 11 x 8.25 certificate

by Don Wagner, which reads, “This is to certify that the currency with serial number A76270143A did as a matter of fact accompany ‘Gus’ Grissom & John Young on their three orbit flight, March 23, 1965, in the Gemini Space Craft ‘Molly Brown.’ Accomplishing the ‘Free World’s’ first two-manned space venture,” with printed signatures of Young and Grissom at the conclusion. Both signatures faded, but still legible, Young’s a bit more faded, otherwise fine condition. Grissom played a joke on the pad crew who stowed the bills in their capsule by replacing the real bills with play money. Grissom led the men on for over a month before finally sending back all the real money, each signed by himself and John Young. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

Flown and used visual acuity test card with recorded crew info

232. Gemini 5. Flown eye test date card carried on board Gemini 5. Double-sided laminated card measures 1.5 x 2.5 and was for the “In-flight Visual Acuity Experiment S-8/D-13,” performed by Pete Conrad and Gordon Cooper. Conrad’s side of the card is filled out during the seventh revolution, one day and 15 minutes into the flight, with Conrad getting “8 wrong.” Cooper took the test on the same day, five minutes earlier than Conrad and got “12 wrong.” Card is presented on a 4.5 x 15.5 x 2.5 walnut base with informational plaques on both sides. Accompanied by an original NASA manual for the experiment, signed on the front cover in black ink, “Pete Conrad, Gemini V, Plt.” Also accompanied by a photocopy of an October 19, 1972, story from the Galveston Daily News about the card. In fine condition. The included article talks about how the Government investigated the ownership of the card back in 1972. This represents one of the first attempts by the Government to reclaim a flown artifact that was in the possession of an astronaut; in this case, Gordon Cooper, who gifted the eye chart to his friend. Any flown experiments, particularly with recorded data, are quite desirable. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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The first US spacewalk

233. Gemini 4. Color vintage glossy 10 x 8 ‘red-numbered’ NASA photo, signed in black ink, “James A. McDivitt” and “Edward H. White II,” and inscribed in an unknown hand, “To Lillian Stutz.”

In fine condition, with trivial dings to upper left corner. A unique and desirable image of Ed White’s spacewalk on June 3, 1965.

Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

234. Gemini 4. Life magazine from June 18, 1965, featuring an image of White during his historic space walk, signed on the cover in black felt tip, “Edward H. White II.” Also signed inside in black felt tip

by White and McDivitt on an image of the pair after recovery. Scattered creases to the cover, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the consignor, explaining that his brother was a photographer at the Pentagon and acquired the signatures when White and McDivitt visited after returning from Gemini 4. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200) 235. Gemini 5.

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of the Gemini crew posing next to the launch pad, signed in black felt tip by Charles Conrad and in blue felt tip by Gordon Cooper, adding “GT-5,” under his signature. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

236. Gemini 6. Color satin-finish 20.5 x 16.25 photo of the Gemini

7 capsule in orbit, signed in silver ink, “Wally Schirra,” and “Tom Stafford, Gemini VI.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a printed photo of Stafford taken at time of signing at a 2004 event in California. Precertified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

237. Gemini 6.

Stunning color satin-finish 20.5 x 16.5 photo of the Gemini 7 space craft taken from Gemini 9, signed in black felt tip, “Wally Schirra,” and “Tom Stafford, Gemini VI.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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238. Gemini 6. Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of the Gemini 6 crew posing in their spacesuits, signed in black felt tip by Tom Stafford and Wally Schirra.

In very fine condition.

Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

239. Gemini 6. Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of the crew exiting the elevator at the launch pad, signed in black felt tip, “Wally Schirra GT-6,” and in blue felt tip, “Tom Stafford Plt.” In very fine condition.

Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

241. Gemini 6 and 7. Crystal-clear color semi-glossy 10 x 8 photo

of the Gemini 6 and 7 capsules just yards apart in orbit, signed in black felt tip, “Tom Stafford GT-6 Plt,” and “Wally Schirra GT-6—Cdr,” and in silver ink, “James Lovell Gemini 7 Plt,” and “Frank Borman GT-7 Cdr.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

242. Gemini 7.

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Gemini 6. Color satinfinish 8 x 10 photo of the crew in their blue flight suits after their recovery, signed in blue felt tip by Tom Stafford and in black felt tip by Wally Schirra. In very fine condition.

Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of the Gemini 7 crew in their blue flightsuits and helmets, posing with a model of the capsule, signed in black felt tip by James Lovell and Frank Borman. In very fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $200)

243. Gemini 6 and 7. Rare color glossy 10 x 8 ‘red-numbered’

NASA photo of the Gemini VI-A and Gemini VII making the first rendezvous in orbit between two manned spacecraft, signed in black felt tip by Tom Stafford, Wally Schirra, Frank Borman, and James Lovell. In fine condition, with rubbing to finish in the right border. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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244. Gemini 9. Color 10 x 8 NASA photo of the Gemini 9 prime crew, signed in black felt tip

by Tom Stafford and black ballpoint by Gene Cernan. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

248. Edward H. White II. Color 8 x 10

245. Gemini 11. Color 8 x 10 NASA photo of the views from Gemini 11’s record breaking highaltitude flight, signed in black felt tip, “Charles Conrad, Jr.,” and “Dick Gordon.” In fine condition, with mild haloing to Conrad’s signature.

Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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NASA photo of White in his Gemini space suit posing with a model rocket, signed in black felt tip, “Ed White.” In very fine condition. Precertified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…

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Gemini 12.

Exceptional glossy 8 x 10 NASA photo of Aldrin and Lovell after splashdown, signed in black felt tip, “Buzz Aldrin, Gemini XII PLT” and “James Lovell.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

249. Edward H. White II. Vintage color semi-glossy 10 x 8 ‘rednumbered’ NASA photo of White making his historic space walk, signed in black ink, “Edward H. White II.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a NASA booklet recounting the mission from start to finish. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Fantastic photo of NASA’s first scientist-astronauts

250. Group 4 Astronauts. Rare color glossy 10 x 8 ‘rednumbered’ NASA photo of Owen K. Garriott, Edward G. Gibson, Joseph P. Kerwin, F. Curtis Michel, and Harrison Schmitt, signed in black felt tip by all five. In fine condition, with creases to corners.

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251. Edward H. White II. Color vin-

tage semi-glossy 8 x 10 ‘red-numbered’ NASA photo of White performing the first space walk by an American during the Gemini 4 mission, signed in black ink, “Edward H. White II, Gemini 4, 3 June ‘65.” A few creases to borders, a bit of spotting to finish, and some light contrast to the date, otherwise fine condition. Photo originates from the personal collection of Hall of Fame pitcher Warren Spahn, and is accompanied by a copy of a letter of provenance from Spahn’s son. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

252. Gordon Cooper. Glossy 8 x 9.5

“To Lou, with full stomach and many thanks” 254. Michael Collins. Color

vintage 8 x 10 NASA photo, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip to NASA’s chef Lewis Hartzell, “To Lou, with full stomach and many thanks, Michael Collins, Gemini X.” In fine condition, with a notation of “GT10,” in the top border in an unknown hand.

Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Brilliant image of Gemini docking, taken and certified by Collins

photo of the launch of Gemini 5, signed in black felt tip. Slightly trimmed bottom edge, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

253. John Young.

Color glossy 8 x 10 ‘rednumbered NASA photo of a youthful Young in his Gemini space suit posing with a model rocket, signed in black felt tip, “Best wishes, John Young.” In fine, bright condition. Precertified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…

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255. Michael Collins. Glossy 8 x 10 NASA photo of the Gemini 10 capsule and Agena vehicle docked in orbit, matted to an overall size of 11 x 14, signed on the mount in black felt tip, “Michael Collins, Gemini X.” Reverse of photo bears a stamp which reads, “NASA photo taken and authenticated by,” and signed again in black felt tip “Michael Collins.” In fine condition. Collins would make two spacewalks during this mission, and practice rendezvous and docking procedures necessary to travel to the moon. Provenance: Superior Auction, Fall 1999. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Eight early astronauts sign at a 1966 Gemini dance, including Armstrong 256. Gemini Astronauts. Vintage ink signatures of Neil Armstrong, John Young, Alan Shepard, Charles Conrad, Richard Gordon, Tom Stafford, Deke Slayton, Gene Cernan, Charlie Buckley, and one other on the reverse of a NASA form requesting a new badge for Barbara Carter, dated October 20, 1966. Gordon has also added, “To the girl at the elevator.” Matted and framed (so both sides of the document can be viewed) with two tickets to a Gemini party held in the late fall or early winter of 1966 to an overall size of 10.75 x 11.75. In fine condition, with a couple of light horizontal folds. A scarce assemblage of members of the first three NASA classes on a single item.

Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

257. Gemini 5. Gemini 5 recovery cover with a cachet honoring

the naval recovery force, signed in black ink by Charles Conrad and in blue ink by Gordon Cooper. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $150)

258. Gemini 6. Gemini 6 prime recovery ship postal cover with a cachet honoring the Navy recovery force, signed in black ballpoint

by Wally Schirra and in blue ballpoint by Tom Stafford. In very fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

259. Gemini 6 and 7. Color limited edition print entitled ‘Rendezvous,’ numbered 21/50 AP, signed in the lower border in black felt tip by Gemini 6 crew members Tom Stafford and Wally Schirra; also signed in pencil by the artist, Pat Eby. Also included is a Gemini 7 launch day cover with a stamped cachet honoring Project Gemini, signed in black felt tip by crew members Frank Borman and James Lovell. Gorgeously double-matted and framed together along with two mission patches to an overall size of 33 x 33. In overall fine condition. Accompanied by images of Stafford and Schirra at the signing event.Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Fantastic Mercury-Atlas 8 launch cover, signed by seven 260. Group 2 Astronauts. Mercury-Atlas 8 launch day cover with a stamped cachet honoring Wally Schirra’s flight, signed in blue and black ink by seven Group 2 astronauts: “James Lovell,” “Thomas P. Stafford,” “Frank Borman,” “James McDivitt,” “Elliot M. See, Jr.,” “Neil Armstrong,” and “John Young.” Also bears an autopen signature of Charles Conrad. In fine condition. A beautiful cover boasting exceptional vintage signatures of this seldom-seen grouping. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Gemini 11.

Gemini 11 launch date postal cover with a cachet honoring honoring the astronauts and their mission, signed in black ballpoint by Charles Conrad and in blue ballpoint by Richard Gordon. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

264. Gemini 4.

Flown sterling silver Fliteline medallion, approximately one inch in diameter, flown aboard the Gemini IV mission.

One side bears a raised insignia of the mission, with reverse engraved “GT-4, 3-7 June, 1965.” Medallion comes in its original Fliteline case.

Some scattered tarnishing, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

262. Edward H. White II. Gemini 4

postal cover canceled with the recovery date, June 7, 1965, with a cachet honoring the launch of the mission, signed in black ink over the cachet, “Edward H. White II,” and also bearing an autopen signature of James McDivitt. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

263. Neil Armstrong. Gemini

8 recovery cover bearing a stamped cachet on the reverse, beautifully signed on the front in blue ballpoint with a period signature, “Neil Armstrong.” In very fine condition. An essentially flawless cover bearing the much sought-after early variant of Armstrong’s signature. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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265. Gemini 10. Flown sterling silver Fliteline medallion one inch in diameter, flown aboard the Gemini X mission.

The face bears a raised mission emblem, with the mission name and date on the reverse. Scattered surface wear, mild rubbing, and some light surface marks, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a 2007 certificate of authenticity from astronaut Ed Gibson, stating the medal “was flown on the Gemini X mission…and has been in my possession since being acquired directly from the mission’s flight crew during the time I was an active astronaut.” RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

266. Gemini 11.

Flown Gemini 11 Fliteline medal, gold over sterling, measuring approximately .75 x 1. One side bears a raised image of the mission insignia, with the other side engraved “Gemini XI, Sept. 12–15, 1966.” Accompanied by a signed certificate of authenticity from Charles Conrad which states, “This gold plated sterling silver Gemini XI medallion flew in space from September 12 to 15, 1966. I was mission commander…

The medallion is from my personal collection.” Some light tarnishing to reverse, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

267. Gemini 4. Flown heat

shield fragment from the Gemini 4 spacecraft affixed to a color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Ed White making the first US spacewalk. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Florian Noller. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

268. Gemini 8.

Flown heat shield from the Gemini VIII space capsule. Shield fragment measures 1 x 1.75 x 1.25, with the upper portion charred and melted from the intense heat of re-entry.

Fragment is affixed to a 5.5 x 2.5 wooden mount with a plaque that reads, “Heat shield from Gemini VIII, Armstrong–Scott, March 16, 1966.” In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

270. Gemini 4: James McDivitt. Flown printed fabric American flag, 6 x 4, signed on the white lines in black ink, “Flown on Gemini IV, Jim McDivitt.” Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from McDivitt stating that the flag comes from his personal collection. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

271.

Gemini.

Large swatch of flown thermal blanket that was attached to the boilerplate of a Gemini capsule, 3.5 x 3, stapled to a cardstock 11 x 8.25 presentation sheet describing the program. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

269. Gemini 8.

Flown heat shield fragment from the Gemini 8 spacecraft affixed to a color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of the Agena Target vehicle during rendezvous.

In fine condition.

Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Florian Noller. RR Auction COA.…

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272. Gemini Flown Artifacts. Beautiful acrylic display containing flown artifacts from all manned Gemini flights, measuring 12 x 4 x 1, with each swatch identified by an image of the mission emblem above. All fragments are displayed above a translucent composite image of various aspects of the Gemini program. In fine condition.

Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Florian Noller, stating that this acrylic display is number 14 of 15 produced. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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273. Gemini 5: Charles Conrad. Three flown checklist pages carried on board Gemini 5, identified as “MSC Form 1190 (Apr. 65), Electrical System Malfunction Procedures,” 8 x 10.5, signed at the top of each page in black felt tip, “Electrical system malfunctions checklist page, flown on Gemini V. Charles Conrad, Pilot.” On the first page, Conrad added a note beside the electrical power down for minimum life support procedures, “Glad this didn’t happen.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Scarce flown checklist page from Project Gemini’s final flight 274. Gemini 12. Flown checklist page carried on board Gemini

12, labeled “Docked SPS Translation @ Cardinal Heading,” 5 x 8, removed from the ‘Procedures S/N 122’ flight-log flown on the mission. The page deals with SPS [Secondary Propulsion System] configuration procedures while docked with the Agena target vehicle.

In fine condition, with a small taped tear to the lower left, evidently repaired pre-flight, as the tab is affixed over the tape. Because of the very cramped crew compartment and tight weight restrictions aboard the small 2-man craft, flown artifacts from Gemini missions are rarer than even those from Apollo flights; this Gemini 12 checklist page is believed to be one of the first such mission used items ever to be made available from this important and final flight of the Gemini series.

Accompanied by a data CD with thorough documentation evidencing the chain-of-ownership of the page as part of the complete S/N 122 Procedures flight-log, as well as scans of every page of the manual.

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Gemini 10 flown toothbrush

275. Gemini 10: John Young. Toothbrush flown and used by John Young during the Gemini 10 mis-

sion in 1966. Ivory-colored toothbrush is made by Py-Co-Pay and measures 6.5˝ long. Accompanied by a 2010 signed letter of authenticity from Young which states, in part: “I hereby certify that the ivory colored… toothbrush that accompanies this letter was flown and used by me aboard the flight of Gemini 10…It has been part of my personal collection since the mission.” Also accompanied by a color 8 x 10 photo of Young holding the toothbrush and certificate. In fine condition. A personal item which orbited the earth 43 times, used by one of NASA’s most well-traveled astronauts. Fully-certified artifacts from Young, complete with his written and photographic certification, are quite uncommon and highly-desirable. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

276. Gene Cernan. Cernan’s master’s degree report

entitled “Dynamic Stability Analysis of the North American T2J-1 Airplane,” 9 x 11.5, 103 pages, submitted on October 6, 1962 by “Lt. Eugene A. Cernan” at the Naval Academy Post Graduate School. His report consists of 35 typed pages, with the following 68 pages including a lengthy appendix, diagrams, and equations. Cernan notated many pages in his own hand, and wrote out 22 pages. The front protective cover was signed later in black felt tip by Cernan, who received a “B” on the paper. In fine condition, with expected age and handling wear. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

White graduates from the prestigious USAF Test Pilot school

277. Edward H. White II. White’s USAF Experimental Test Pilot School Diploma, 11.75 x 9, dated April 22, 1960. Diploma is presented to “Captain Edward H. White, II...having successfully completed a course in the Flight Techniques and Engineering Principles of Experimental Flight Testing as prescribed by Headquarters United States Air Force,” signed at close by two commanders. Also included is a vintage glossy photo of White’s test pilot group at Edward’s Air Force base in 1959, signed by 14 members of the group including Jim McDivitt. Both are matted together and framed to an overall size of 19.25 x 25.25. Paper loss to edges of diploma, as well as some light toning, and scattered creases to photo, otherwise fine condition. White would eventually log over 3,000 flight hours with the Air Force, and McDivitt would go on to join White on the Gemini 4 crew. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA…(MB $200)

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278. MOL Rotation Controller Mock-up Prototype. Manned

Orbiting Laboratory rotation controller mockup prototype, approximately 4.75˝ tall on a 2.5˝ diameter base, constructed of a phenolic resin (thermostat polymer) with high concentration of filler titanium, aluminum, and zirconium, made never to be re-formed or melted, so it would always retain its shape. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

281. Gemini. Set of 20 different blueprints for various systems of the Gemini Capsule, 17 x 11, including power systems, “retrograde sequential system,” “post impact sequential system,” “communications system,” “ASCS thrust control and sequencing,” “instrumentation system,” “periscope system,” “clock system,” and “bio-medical system.” A central vertical fold, toning to the borders, and a rusty binding staple to the upper left corner, otherwise fine condition. Provenance: Aurora Auction, November 2003, The Deke Slayton Estate collection. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

279. Gemini Schedules. Brad-bound

manual titled “Gemini Program Schedules,” 10 x 11.5, with operation schedules for five spacecraft, as well as assorted charts, memos, and schematics. In very good condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

282. Gemini 5 and 12. Two original official NASA color 70mm

transparencies from the Gemini 5 and Gemini 12 missions, both 2 x 2, contained in their original 5.5 x 8.75 presentation folders. The Gemini 5 image is a view of the lower tip of Baja, California and Bahia de la Paz, and the Gemini 12 image is of Egypt’s Nile Valley from Luxor to Cairo. In overall fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

283. Launch Complex 19 Relic. White

280. Project Gemini. Book: Project Gemini: A Chronology. NASA SP-4002. Washington, D. C.: NASA, 1969. Softcover, 8 x 10.25, 307 pages. Book provides an illustrated time line of the Gemini project from 1959–1967. This was Clyde Teague’s personal copy, with his name written across the front cover. Teague was a NASA space suit technician who worked on both the Gemini and Apollo projects. In fine condition, with foxing to fore-edges and expected wear to covers.

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and brown section of the linoleum utilized on the White Room floor at the spacecraft crew egress center during the manned Gemini flights, affixed to a printed 8.5 x 11 informational sheet, authenticated by William Dickerson. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…

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PROJECT APOLLO Saturn engine designed for Trans Lunar Injection

287. Saturn V Rocket Engine. An Apollo Saturn TR-204 Attitude Control engine. Engine measures 15.5˝ long, with the nozzle having a 6.5˝

diameter, and weighing approximately 26.5 pounds. Fabricated by Thompson Ramo Wooldridge (TRW), the nozzle and chamber are made of phenolic impregnated silica with fiberglass overwrap. The nozzle has a sprayed zirconia coating, with the propellant inlets and valves made of metal. Its design is unique—because of the requiremet for high reliability, the engine was designed with quad-redundant valves. Engine bears a George C. Marshall Space Flight Center metal label and reads, “Engine Auxiliary Propulsion Attitude Control 150 LB / Ser. No. 531 / Date: 3-65.” These engines were in service from January 1966 to July 1975 and saw application on every Saturn V Moon rocket to provide attitude control of the Third Stage during Earth Orbit and Trans-Lunar Injection. These engines also provided propulsion after third stage separation from the Command Service Module to propel the Third Stage to impact on the Moon’s surface. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

Apollo Astro Comm display panel 288.

Apollo Control Panel.

Apollo Astro Comm Display control panel. stamped on the reverse with a GE assembly number, measuring 10.5 x 19 x 6. Panel is headed at the top, “Astro Comm Display,” with six rows of eight indicator lights, with 16 lights labeled, including “Access Arm Retracted,” “Firing Command,” and “Ignition.” Rows of lights are designated for the CSM, LEM, and Prelaunch and Mission Milestones, and five buttons at the bottom, with a sixth button missing. In overall very good condition. RR Auction COA.…

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The only complete set of flown lunar bibles in existence, including an Apollo 14 bible originally presented to the family of astronaut Ed White 289. Lunar Bibles.

A one-of-a-kind offering of the only complete set of flown microfilm lunar bibles, carried on board the Apollo 12, 13, and 14 missions. Unique in its own right, this collection is made even more special for several reasons: only one single bible was carried on the Apollo 12 mission (as mentioned by Alan Bean in a 1984 article in the Smithsonian Air and Space magazine), an Apollo 13 bible destined for the lunar surface and returned to Earth after its harrowing mission, and the Apollo 14 bible, carried by Edgar Mitchell to the lunar surface, and later presented directly to the family of astronaut Edward White after its return to earth, and fully documented by Apollo Prayer League founder John Stout. Only one such collection can and does exist, with the following representing the only opportunity to own a complete set of full lunar bibles. The collection consists of: The only flown microfilm King James Bible carried on Apollo 12, 1.5 x 1.75, containing all 1245 pages of King James Version of the Bible, carried to lunar orbit on board the Command Module Yankee Clipper during the mission. This bible was originally destined to visit the lunar surface, but a mistake on the lunar landing checklist resulted in the bible orbiting the moon in the Command Module. Bible is housed in a beautiful jewel-encrusted 22 karat gold display, with “The Apollo Prayer League / Apollo 12, A. D. 1969,” in raised relief at the top and bottom of display, and bearing an engraved number “A-12,” on the front. Bible is accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Apollo 12 Lunar Module Pilot Alan Bean, which reads, in part: “This is to certify that the accompanying Microfilm Holy Bible, bearing a gold plate engraved “A-12” was carried by me aboard the Apollo 12 Command Module ‘Yankee Clipper’ to the Moon…This Bible made its historic voyage with me stowed within my personal Command Module PPK bag, and as such is officially recorded on my ‘Command Module PPK Manifest List.’ This Holy Bible represents the one and only Bible which I carried to the Moon on Apollo 12…The accompanying Holy Bible was then returned to me by NASA from lunar quarantine, and remained a treasured part of my personal space collection from 1969 through 2004.”

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A flown complete microfilm King James Bible, 1.5 x 1.5, carried to the moon on board Apollo 13. The microfilm is affixed to its original 8 x 10 presentation sheet of NASA stationery, labelled “Aerospace Ministries No. 13-008.” A typed presentation below reads, “This Bible was flown to the moon April 11-17, 1970, on Apollo 13 spacecraft,” and signed by James Lovell, Jack Swigert, and Fred Haise,” and presented to Harold H. Hill, who was a member of the Apollo Prayer League, second in rank to only Stout himself.

An incredibly rare complete microfilm 1245-page version of the King James Bible, 1.5 x 1.5, carried to the lunar surface by Apollo 14 Lunar Module Pilot Edgar Mitchell, and later presented to the family of Apollo 1 astronaut Edward H. White II. 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 Antares. Bible is beautifully presented in an eye-catching jewel and 22 karat gold display, engraved “The First Lunar Bible, A. D. 1971,” and numbered, “14–064.” Accompanied by a signed certificate of provenance from Mitchell and James W. 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.” The bible display, letter, and a second informational sheet, which incorporates two photos of Mitchell and Stout are all housed in a custom handmade leather clamshell case.

Also included with this Apollo 14 bible is Mitchell’s flown PPK kit, 5.75 x 9.5, with a 3 x 2 label sewn to one side, serial number 1009, with Mitchell’s name printed at the bottom. Signed on one side in black felt tip, “This lunar module PPK bag was flown aboard ‘Antares’ to Fra Mauro—Edgar Mitchell, Apollo 14 LMP,” and signed on the other side, “Contents: Personal effects, lunar bible. Edgar Mitchell,” and accompanied by signed certification from Mitchell. Five other earlier certificates of authenticity for the bible signed by Mitchell are also included, which document the evolution of the certification.

Additionally a flown 1 x 1.5 flown microfilm “Honor Roll,” which contains the names of the individuals and organizations that made the bibles possible, is also included. This Honor Roll accompanied the 100 bibles Mitchell carried to the lunar surface, and is accompanied by

a certificate of authenticity from Mitchell stating this particular honor roll was also presented to the family of Edward White, and later owned by John Stout.

Another microfilm bible is also included, this one bordered in gold-leaf and taped inside a United Bible Societies presentation folder, with a small description printed on the front cover stating, “This is the first book taken from Planet Earth to the surface of another celestial body,” although it’s actual flightstatus is unknown.

Three bound volumes of provenance and background information are present, which trace the history of the bibles, documentation of their certifications, photographs, and other pertinent information relative to their presentations. Among the paperwork included is: —a 2002 letter which states, “Lunar Bible 14-064 was originally acquired…from the estate of Gemini IV astronaut Ed White in 1999…

The Bible…is the actual copy of the First Lunar Bible that ultimately found it’s way into Ed White II’s family. It was presented to Ed White II’s widow, Pat White, by Reverend John Stout circa 1972.”

—copies of Stout’s typed registry of the Bibles, listing #64 as presented to the White family; a 2009 informational sheet from Stout, listing the individuals who own complete bibles, again with #064 presented to the White family —a photocopy copy of Mitchell’s LM PPK package listing a small microfilm package and notated as being returned to John Stout.

Further provenance is listed and pictured online at RRAuction.com.

After the fire that claimed the lives of Ed White, Gus Grissom, and Roger Chaffee, Reverend John Stout established the Apollo Prayer League, whose main purpose was to pray for the safety of the astronauts. Soon after, membership in the league swelled to over 40,000 NASA employees, and efforts were begun on the Lunar Bible Project. Despite the failed efforts of getting the bibles to the moon on the Apollo 12 and 13 missions, the league’s dreams were finally realized when Apollo 14 brought 300 bibles to the moon, including the 100 carried on the surface by Mitchell. This collection represents the only set of complete flown lunar bibles assembled, with extensive and irrefutable provenance and documentation, and such deep personal association of the Apollo 14 bible and the family of Ed White, for whom the Apollo Prayer League was originally established. The uniqueness of this collection cannot be overstated, and represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to acquire the only collection of these bibles available. RR Auction COA.…(MB $10000)

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Incredibly rare LM panel #3 mock-up, complete with Lunar Contact light, signed by seven moonwalkers

290. Lunar Module Control Panel. Fantastic and incredibly rare lunar module control panel #3, 29.75 x 8, which represents an earlier engineer mock-up of the final design. This panel incorporates some design attributes of final flown designs with some other components, which are not flight representative, including some of the switches. This panel was vital for landing on the moon as it monitored attitude, radar, exterior lighting, and perhaps the most important indicator in the entire space craft, the lunar contact light. This panel, #3, would have been located directly under the Alignment Optical Telescope, in between the two astronauts as they piloted the lunar module This particular panel appears to have been rejected during testing as indicated by the red “Discrepant material” sticker affixed to the reverse. Panel is signed in black felt tip by seven moonwalkers: Buzz Aldrin, Alan Bean, Dave Scott, John Young, Edgar Mitchell, Gene Cernan, and Charlie Duke, each adding his Apollo mission under his signature. In fine condition, with expected wear to panel. Lunar control panels have come to the market only a couple of times, with panel #3 perhaps being the most recognizable and desirable of all. Provenance: Aurora, 1998. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

291. Apollo Lunar Module Strut. Lunar Module strut assembly manufactured by Grumman Aircraft. This piece comprised part of the structural-mechanical assembly between the landing-gear struts and the descent-stage structure. In conjunction with the downlock mechanism, it enabled extension and lock of the landing gear from stowed to the fully deployed position. Lightweight metal strut measures 34″ long, with stenciled parts numbers, “LDW32023903-5,” “LDW324M0905-5-1,” and “Ser. 45.” In fine, clean, condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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Mission critical plume deflector which protected the lunar module on its descent to the surface 292. Lunar Module Plume Deflector. Flight ready lunar module RCS (Reaction Control System) thruster plume deflector. Deflector measures 46˝ high, with its curved base measuring approximately 24˝ across. Outside of the plume bears two parts numbers including, “LDW280-66535-1-1.” Deflector is constructed of layers of 0.00125″ thick Inconel 600 foil, 0.0005″ thick annealed bright rolled nickel foil, and Inconel knit wire. Part is then finished with black Pyromark paint on front, and aluminum pigmented Sicon on back. Several pins are present on the back as well for connecting to the module. Plume deflectors were added to the Apollo 11 lunar module, as well as the remaining Apollo modules due to scorching of the descent stage by the downward-facing RCS thruster as observed by the Apollo 9 astronauts. Provenance: Charles Bell collection. RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

Two dozen astronauts sign a model of their spacecraft, including nine moonwalkers 293. Apollo Astronauts.

Well-done composite model of an Apollo Command and Service Module, approximately 13˝ long, signed in black felt tip by Ken Mattingly, Charles Conrad, Richard Gordon, Fred Haise, James Lovell, Hoot Gibson, Jerry Carr, Al Worden, Bill Pogue, Tom Stafford, Jack Lousma, Owen Garriott, Wally Schirra, Edgar Mitchell, Rusty Schweickart, Walt Cunningham, Charlie Duke, Alan Bean, and Dave Scott, all adding their respective missions. Model comes with a metal and wooden stand, which is signed and inscribed on the base in gold ink by Buzz Aldrin, Michael Collins, Gene Cernan, Harrison Schmitt, and also signed by Frank Borman. In fine condition. A great gathering of space pioneers all paying homage to their impressive vehicle. Precertified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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Kranz’s daily work journal spanning over six months, including preparations for the first Lunar Module test flight 294. Gene Kranz. Kranz’s handwritten journal of his daily activities

from October 5, 1967, to April 8, 1968, all contained on 63 pages in an 8.5 x 11 spiral bound notebook. Kranz provides a daily timeline of his activities, which include many meetings, design ideas, and computations. Kranz starts most of his days, between seven and eight in the morning, which last up to 12 hours, some concluding with Judo. Two Apollo missions took place during this time: the unmanned Apollo 4 and 5 launches from Kennedy Space Center. A selection of entries follows (with grammar and spelling retained): October 16, 1967: “CCK—3. MSC will be attacked for MSC Mgmt. 4.

Importance of success to NASA on next msn’s. 5. No new programs in next few yrs…10. McPherson— ’what is wrong with the moon.’”

November 1, 1967: “Make sure we that we get memo written on LM-1 Ops review…1315: Talked with Armstrong on the countdown support & mtg to update count.”

November 2, 1967: “7:45 Al Bean will discuss LM-1 support in the office. Asked Ealick to send him a copy of the LM mission documentation.”

“Nov. 9, 1967—501 Launch day…0500— Picture Perfect Count. / 0600—Launch / 0700 LM-1 is now #1 priority.”

“1030 CCK called— Pete Conrad wants to discuss manned LM mission rules as they pertain to Lunar Powered Descent”

October 17, 1967: “1030 CCK called—Pete Conrad wants to discuss manned LM mission rules as they pertain to Lunar Powered Descent— i.e. look at impact on LGC software, crew displays & procedures…1600 Called Conrad—setup meeting @ 0900 Tuesday to go over software sequence and eliminate any possible non guidance functions. 1630 Roach—(a) Armstrong conversion to engineer will wait till GS-12 + 1 year. (b) Erwin sick leave ok.”

October 24, 1967: “1045—Talking with Strickland, Roach Armstrong… the Redstone requirement for LM-1…Conrad–sez major redesignation will probably occur after manual takeover, since due to lighting will probably not see boulder, holes, etc—will probably use auto redesignation till about 500´ at which time will exit P-74 & take over manually.”

October 25, 1967: “1100 Went over LM 2/3 AGS memo from Hannigan…1200 Working on LM-1 timelines…Bray $150 for Mylar on LM-1…Not too good a day.”

April 4, 1968: “3 new Flt directors, Windler, Frank, Griffin / Monumental announcement!!!!! / Very casually presented…FCD / MPAS / Action, requirements for unmanned docking s/c & ground…

Apollo 6 502—using Bpair S band Ant.…

He leak possible…Mike Collins–Data Mgmt. Grp.…Vanguard—recovery vessel for 101 / More of Hammacks problems, ‘bearing out on Okinowa, & detailed Ops plan for retreiver…FCD—Lunar Ldr.” April 8, 1968: “Acquaint with PLSS operations…CCK—Bp-30/ Anybodys guess / 101—/not too smashing / LM-3/behind schedule / Separation film cassets on 502, may/did show separation skirt problem…CCK thinks we should have retargeted—needed someone more efficient, shud have picked a target close to carrier & take chance L/D was right. Shud have listened to Llewellyn.”

In fine overall condition. A fantastic look inside the day-to-day decisions and planning that went into revamping the Apollo program as NASA worked to fulfill John F. Kennedy’s desire to send a man to the moon before the end of the decade. This notebook is a magnificent example of the building of the nucleus staff that would become valued members of Kranz’s mission control team. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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295. Naval Aviation in Space. Color limited edition 25 x 30 print entitled ‘Naval Aviation in Space,’ numbered 694/1000, signed in pencil in the lower border by the original nine astronauts: Rick Hauck, Alan Shepard, Neil Armstrong, Charles Conrad Jr., Jack Lousma, John Glenn, Gene Cernan, James Lovell, and Wally Schirra. The print is also signed by an additional 15 astronauts and cosmonauts, obtained over the course of several years. Those signers are: “Brian Binnie, SpaceShipOne Astronaut 04-Oct-04”; “Jon A McBride, Plt STS-41G”; “Scott Carpenter, Aurora 7 24 May, 1962”; “First Spacewalker Alexei Leonov”; “Ed Gibson Reach high—Aim higher!”’ “Buzz Aldrin Apollo XI ‘Magnificent Desolation’”; “Al Worden Apollo 15”; “Rusty Schweickart Apollo 9 LMP”; “Charlie Duke Apollo 16, The Wonder of it All!”; “Edgar Mitchell, 6th Moonwalker”; “First Woman in Space, Valentina Tereshkova Vostok 6”; “Alan Bean Apollo XII LMP, Moonwalker #4”; “Richard Gordon Apollo XII CMP”; “Walt Cunningham Apollo 7”; and “Guenter F. Wendt Pad Leader, Mercury—Gemini—Apollo.” Also signed by the artist, R. L. Rasmussen. In fine condition, with scattered edge dings and creases. A rare combination of signatures. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

Exceptional Bean print signed by 34 astronauts 296. Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo Astronauts. Limited edition color 26.5 x 33.5 textured canvas print entitled ‘Reaching for the Stars’ by Alan Bean, numbered 753/1500, stretched over a wooden frame, signed in blue felt tip by 34 astronauts from the Mercury, Gemini, Apollo, and Skylab programs, each signing under their respective missions. Signers are: Alan Shepard, John Glenn, Scott Carpenter, Wally Schirra, Gordon Cooper, Jim McDivitt, Godron Cooper, Wally Schirra, Dave Scott, Richard Gordon, Buzz Aldrin, Wally Schirra, Walt Cunningham, Dave Scott, Rusty Schweickart, Buzz Aldrin, Charles Conrad, Alan Bean, James Lovell, Fred Haise, Edgar Mitchell, Al Worden, Dave Scott, Charlie Duke, Tom Stafford, Alexei Leonov, Valeri Kubasov, Paul Weitz, Alan Bean, Owen Garriott, Jack Lousma, Jerry Carr, Ed Gibson, and Bill Pogue. In very fine condition. Accompanied by a printed composite photo of six of the signers at a 2004 event in Burbank, California. A visually striking piece, more complete than originally offered.

Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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298. LR-101 Thruster Nozzle. LR-101 thruster nozzle, the type used on the Mercury Atlas as the Vernier Thruster, intended for application on the Atlas, Thor launch system. Nozzle measures 14.25˝ long, with the nozzle having a diameter of 5˝.

Nozzle appears unused, with stamped assembly number on the rim of the base. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

299. Race to the Moon Flown Artifacts. Gorgeous acrylic

display containing flown artifacts from all major steps of NASA’s ‘race to the moon,’ measuring 7 x 4 x 1, with each swatch identified below.

Flown artifacts are heat shield from Mercury-Atlas 9, heat shield from Gemini 12, heat shield from Apollo 8, and Kapton foil from Apollo 11.

Also included in the display is a fragment of ‘real moonrock’ from lunar meteorite NWA 4881. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Florian Noller, stating that this acrylic display is number 24 of 25 produced. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

300. Apollo Flown Artifacts.

Beautiful acrylic display containing flown artifacts from all manned Apollo flights, measuring 12 x 4 x 1, with each swatch identified by an image of the mission emblem above. Flown artifacts are 16mm onboard camera power wiring from Apollo 7, Kapton foil from Apollo 8, Kapton foil from Apollo 9, film fragment from Apollo 10, Kapton foil from the Apollo 11 CMS, light wiring from the Apollo 13 LM, beta cloth from Apollo 14, temporary stowage bag cloth from Apollo 15, bungee strap metal ring from Apollo 16, and honeycomb heat shield from Apollo 17. All fragments are displayed above a translucent panoramic image of the lunar rover on the moon. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Florian Noller, stating that this acrylic display is number 14 of 15 produced. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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From Gordon’s personal collection— an Apollo prototype rotational hand controller 301. Richard Gordon. Prototype model of the controller that steered the Apollo spacecraft to the moon. Standing 6.5″ tall, the rotational controller’s design was then evaluated by the astronaut office. Originating from the personal collection of astronaut Dick Gordon, and accompanied by a signed letter of authenticity from Gordon. That document reads in full: “This prototype of the Apollo Spacecraft rotational hand controller (RHC) was used by the astronaut office to evaluate its design and functions.

From this evaluation, the final design of the RHC was determined. A unique feature of the design was that the RHC could be grasped without activating the transmission switch. I was intimately involved with this evaluation and decision from the final design. The prototype is from my personal collection.” RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

302. Lunar Receiving Container. Lunar receiving laboratory

stainless steel containment vessel, approximately 6 x 6, designed to hold moon rocks upon their return to earth. This two-piece vessel has six bolts which attach the two parts together, as well as a carrying handle to top portion. Both pieces are etched with serial numbers X1-2-58, with the bottom stamped “Vollrath, Sheboygan, Wis.” A heavy-duty vessel such as this would have been used to store lunar samples under vacuum within the Lunar Receiving Laboratory. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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303. Lunar Receiving Container. Lunar receiving laboratory

stainless steel containment vessel, approximately 7 x 8, designed to hold moon rocks upon their return to earth. This two-piece vessel has seven bolts which attach the two parts together, as well as a carrying handle to top portion. Both pieces are etched with serial numbers X3-3-27, with the bottom stamped “Vollrath, Sheboygan, Wis.” A heavy-duty vessel such as this would have been used to store lunar samples under vacuum within the Lunar Recceiving Laboratory. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Scarce complete collection of flown Apollo artifacts 304. Apollo Command and Lunar Module Flown Fragments. Rare limited edition presentation of flown fragments from Apollo 7 through 17, as well as an Apollo 4 relic, 2/10. All 12 fragments are set against a color composite image of Buzz Aldrin on the moon and housed in a 2.75 x 3.75 Lucite display. Accompanied by a binder containing details of each mission. An instant, and beautifully-presented collection. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Large flown Apollo PPK later used by the legendary padleader

305. Guenter Wendt. Flown astronaut’s PPK, flown aboard

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.” Also included is a photocopy of a photo of Jack Lousma getting suited up for his flight, on which Wendt had drawn an arrow to the cloth pouch on the suit, writing, “See PPK. G. Wendt. Padleader.” Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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306. Apollo Command Service Module. Apollo Command

Service Module NASA valve assembly for Nitrogen Tetroxide. Assembly measures approximately 16 x 13.5, with a stenciled identification of “Valve Assembly, Nitrogen Tetroxide,” “Serial No. OS275NTV6080,” made by Simmons Precision Products of Yorktown, New York. Two of the outputs are covered in old plastic with “Cleaned for Service” labels affixed to both. In fine condition, with several dents. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

309. Rocketdyne F-1 Engine. Metal

fuel coupling/ quick disconnect from the RP-1 fuel valve for the Rocketdyne F-1 engine, approximately 3.5˝ long, identified as “Cap & Half Assy. 315243-6, Assy.

Torque 30 to 40 ft. lb., NA5-26007917-1.” Tied to the base is a red NASA unserviceable tag, dated July 29, 1969. In fine condition. Accompanied by a parts diagram indicating the location of this part in the F-1 engine. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

307. Rocket Main Engine Liquid Oxygen Valve Flexline.

Rocketdyne unused main engine valve flexline bellows of the type used in early production F-1 engines (through Apollo 4). Component is constructed from high alloy stainless steel rated for 3000 PSI, with an inner diameter of 7˝ and outer diameter of approximately 9˝, and has a highly-polished cover made to keep the bellows from over-expanding and for structural and thermal isolation. Interior has numerous chemically etched inspection stamps, the Rocketdyne part number “NA5-26831-2,” and serial number “51 of Lot III.” In fine condition, with original cover connecting bolts replaced due to corrosion. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

308. Rocket RP-1 Fuel Bellows Flexline. Rocketdyne large

unused RP-1 rocket fuel bellows flexline of the type used in early production F-1 engines (through Apollo 4). Component is constructed from high alloy stainless steel with an inner diameter of 9˝ and outer diameter of approximately 11˝, and has a highly-polished cover made to keep the bellows from overexpanding and for structural and thermal isolation. From an early stage in production, the only markings are “Scrapped” and “R” stamps; no etched part numbers or inspection stamps are present. Includes the original box, identifying the part as “Bellows Assy., NA5-26772-3B, DK 226-1290.” In fine condition. A visually appealing display piece with its mirror finish. This size has not been offered for auction before.

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310. Apollo CM Accelerometer. Apollo

Command Module accelerometer consisting of a module and pendulum assembly, with the module bearing an affixed NASA label identifying it as, “Apollo Matched Pendulum and Module Assembly, Part No. 2001730-2,” and the pendulum identified as a “Pulsed Integrating Pendulum, Part No. 108000-2,” manufactured for NASA by the Sperry Gyroscope Company. These were installed within the Apollo and Lunar Module Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) in groups of three, where they served as accelerometers by measuring the displacement in velocity on three axes. The information was then reported to the navigation computer to aid in its calculation of spacecraft speed and position. Accompanied by two photos of the device from Sperry. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

311. Apollo Spacesuit Connector. Icon-

314. Launch Complex Relics. Five small

ic blue metal Apollo space suit connector, approximately 1.5˝ diameter and 1.75˝ tall, produced by Air-Lock incorporated for use on the front of the space suit, as well as for the ‘cobrahead’ communications link. Includes both male and female ends. Locking upper portion is identified as “Assy. A9046 SN-1200,” and the light blue threaded portion as “Assy. 9125 SN-915.” In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

relics taken from launch complexes at Cape Canaveral. Relics are: firebrick material from below the launch pedestal at Complex 34; linoleum from the White Room of Complex 19; gantry from Complex 26; gantry from Complex 5; and erector metal from Complex 19. All are affixed to 8.5 x 5.5 informational cards. In overall fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

315. Launch Complex 34 Relic. Met-

312. Apollo Lunar Receiving Laboratory. Two

plastic bottles and lids used in the Lunar Receiving Laboratory to hold lunar samples upon their return to Earth. Bottles measure approximately 2.5 x 1.5, manufactured by Bel-Art. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

al fragment from the service structure on Complex 34, affixed to a printed 8.5 x 11 informational sheet, authenticated by William Dickerson. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

313. Apollo Flight Helmet. NASA flight helmet circa 1965. US Navy APH-6B helmet has a dual visor, clear and sun, as well as an A13A oxygen mask, both made by Sierra Engineering Corp, with the oxygen mask helmet attachments by Dunrite Tool and Die. The ID label on the helmet and one of the two visor knobs are missing as is the head padding inside the helmet. The earphones are intact as are the earphone attachment cords. There is a NASA decal on the helmet above a stencil of the aviator’s name “Cambiaso,” who was a NASA photo tech. A scarce helmet in excellent overall condition.

Provenance: Goldberg, 2008. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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319. Apollo Cocoa. Unflown

316. Launch Complex 13 Floodlight Fixture.

Metal primary floodlight fixture assembly from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Launch Complex 13, approximately 16.75˝ in diameter and 4.5˝ deep. In very good condition, with scattered dings and rust, and a dent to the back. Launch Complex 13 was the most used and longest serving of the original Atlas pads, witnessing 52 missile launches between 1958 and 1978.

RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

317. Launch Pad Relic Assortment.

Six relics taken from different launch complexes at Cape Canaveral. Relics are: two pieces of metal from the gantry of Complex 26; a canvas protector from the erector at Pad 19; metal fragment from the Mobile Service Tower; cableway from the Complex 19 tower; and a floor section of linoleum from near the base of Pad 34. Items originate from the personal collection of veteran Space collector and specialist Ken Havekotte. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

318. Apollo Astronaut. Hand-painted cast porcelain sculpture of an Apollo 11 astronaut on the moon holding an American flag, 9˝ tall, with a small plaque on the base that reads, “1969, Man on the Moon, US Historical Society, 1994.” In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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and unopened packet of cocoa.

Sizable amount of cocoa is contained in its 3.5 x 13 pouch, with drinking nozzle at the top. Label near the bottom reads, “Cocoa 5 oz. hot water.

5–10 minutes.”

Also includes an empty cocoa pouch. In fine condition, with expected age wear. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

320. Apollo Hose. Long

Apollo-era high pressure pneumatic hose. Hose is wrapped in silver cloth braid with screw-on c o n n ecto r s a t each end, bearing a metal tag engraved with “Aeroquip” and various numbers. Also bears a hanging metal tag hand-engraved with information about PSI. Hose was likely Ground Support Equipment. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

321. Apollo Matches Collection. Limited edition collector’s series of Apollo Astronaut matchbooks issued by Astronautics Specialties, Inc. Matchbooks span Apollo 7–17, with two different cover for Apollo 13, as well as two Apollo books. All are nicely matted and framed with a presentation plaque, stamp-numbered 611, noting that the set was registered on November 29, 1971, to an overall size of 23.5 x 19.5.

In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

322. Alan Bean, Gene Cernan, and Edgar Mitchell. Impressive color limited edition 32 x 23 print of Bean’s painting entitled ‘Hello Universe,’ released in an edition of 550, signed in the lower border in pencil by Alan Bean, Gene Cernan, and Edgar Mitchell. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Twenty Apollo astronauts, including eight moonwalkers, commemorate the moon landing 323. Apollo Astronauts. Beautiful color limited edition 26 x 30 lithograph by Alan Bean entitled ‘In the Beginning,’ numbered 641/1000, signed in pencil by 20 Apollo astronauts, each signing under his mission emblem. Signers are: Wally Schirra, Walt Cunningham, Frank Borman, Jim McDivitt, Rusty Schweickart, Tom Stafford, Buzz Aldrin, Michael Collins, Charles Conrad, Richard Gordon, Alan Bean, Fred Haise, James Lovell, Harrison Schmitt, Charlie Duke, Dave Scott, Al Worden, Alan Shepard, Stu Roosa, and Edgar Mitchell. In fine condition. Accompanied by the original Greenwich Workshop folder and information sheet. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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324. Apollo: Navy to the Moon. Color limited edition 23.5 x 30 artist’s proof lithograph entitled ‘Navy to the Moon’, signed in the lower border in pencil by Neil Armstrong, James Lovell, Alan Shepard, and Gene Cernan. Also signed in pencil by the artist R. L. Rasmussen. Rolled and in fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

325. Moonwalkers. Color limited edition

37 x 24.5 lithograph entitled ‘The Great Moment’, numbered AP26/56, signed in gold ink by four moonwalkers: “This Great Journey Started with/ This Single Step, Alan Bean, Apollo 12,” with Bean drawing a Command/Service Module to hide a mistake; “A Great Beginning, Edgar Mitchell, Apollo 14”; “What a View, What a Place! Charlie Duke Apollo 16”; and “The Reality of Dreams…Gene Cernan, Apollo XVII, ‘Last… on Moon.’” Also signed in pencil by the artist, Paul Calle. Rolled and in fine condition, with scattered creases to edges which could be matted out. Precertified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Colorful oversized NASA street sign, signed by 17, including eight moonwalkers 326. Apollo Astronauts. Colorful metal NASA Space Center sign, 24 x 24, signed on the front in black felt tip by 17 astronauts, almost all of whom flew in the Apollo program. Signers are: Buzz Aldrin, Michael Collins, Gordon Cooper, Richard Gordon, Alan Bean, Charles Conrad, Gene Cernan, Jim McDivitt, Harrison Schmitt, Frank Borman, Walt Cunningham, Wally Schirra, Scott Carpenter, James Lovell, Edgar Mitchell, John Young, and Dave Scott. All but Carpenter have added their respective mission(s). In fine condition, with a bit of scattered light surface wear and two holes for attaching the sign to a pole. A unique assemblage and a visually-striking display. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

327. John Platt. Original mixed media

(watercolor, pastel, and colored pencil) painting, 14 x 8, entitled ‘And We Walked Upon the Moon,’ by John Platt. Image depicts two Apollo astronauts walking around their lunar module on the moon’s surface, signed in the lower right, “J. Platt—05.” Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 19 x 13. In very fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Original on-sight watercolor of the Columbia on the pad by renowned artist Arthur Shilstone 328. NASA Painting: Arthur Shilstone.

Noted watercolor artist (born 1922), whose work appeared in a diverse collection of major American magazines including Life and Smithsonian.

He was later commssioned by NASA to paint scenes from the shuttle program and his works hang in the National Air and Space Museum.

Original watercolor painting by Shilstone, 23 x 16.75, painted on location in Florida showing the Space Shuttle Columbia on the launch pad, signed in the lower right, “Arthur Shilstone, Cape Canaveral. Fla., April 1981.” Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 29 x 22.75. In very fine condition. A beautiful image of NASA’s first reusable orbiter. Shilstone was commissioned by NASA for a total of seven assignments of the space shuttles as well as the pictorial coverage of blast-offs and landings. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

20 astronauts lend their names to a comical worst-case scenario 330. Astronauts. Printed vintage signed sketch of a

space capsule named “Razmataz No. 4,” venting both gas and profanity, with a bewildered astronaut looking out the window, and captioned, “Wha’cha mean, it won’t flush!? First day of a 14-day mission,” on an off-white 11 x 8.5 sheet. Signed in blue ballpoint by 20 astronauts including: Ed Givens, Jack Swigert, Deke Slayton, Don Lind, Bill Pogue, Stu Roosa, Ed Gibson, Jack Lousma, Joe Engle, Harrison Schmitt, Vance Brand, Ed Mitchell, Ron Evans, Fred Haise, Al Worden, Jerry Carr, and Paul Weitz. A central vertical fold, punch holes to bottom edge, and some scattered light toning, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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331. Robert McCall and Astronauts.

Original signed ink sketch of a surreal space station scene on an off-white 11 x 8.5 sheet, signed and inscribed by the artist, “For Jim Starnes—memories of ‘2001,’ from Bob McCall.” Also signed by Alan Shepard, James Lovell, Walt Cunningham, and Gene Cernan. Two vertical folds, mild creases, and slight show-through from mounting remnants to reverse upper corners, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

334. Lunar Module Ascent Monitoring Chart. Original Lunar Module Ascent Monitoring Chart, 35.5 x 12.25, prepared for NASA by the Department of Defense by the Aeronautical Chart and Information Center, USAF. Chart is titled “Edition 1, LM Ascent Monitoring ChartSheet 3B, 16 July 1969 Launch Date–Landing Site No. 3.” In fine condition, with scattered light creases. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

332. Apollo Manned Flight Awareness.

Manned Flight Awareness poster for Project Apollo, 14.5 x 20, featuring an image of the American flag draped over the moon and a quote from President John F. Kennedy, “I believe this nation should commit itself to achieving the goal, before this decade is out, of landing a man on the moon and returning him safely to earth.” In fine condition, with a ding to the lower left corner. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

335. Saturn 1B Model. Very nice wooden Saturn 1B rocket model. Multi-stage rocket measures 42.5˝ tall, including its square wooden base, with each stage labeled accordingly and a small figure of a pad worker on the base to give rocket some scale. Some chipped paint, surface marks, and a couple missing small accessories which have broken off from the edges, otherwise fine condition.

RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

333. Lunar Charts. Two original NASA lunar

charts: a Lunar Earthside chart, 40.5 x 28, printed by the Department of Defense, second edition, October 1970, with a 1:5,000,000 scale, with all the craters and landmarks identified; and a Lunar Farside chart, 23 x 31, 1970, with a printed legend in the lower border, and a 1:10,000,000 scale. Scattered creases and light handling wear, otherwise fine condition. Rolled. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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339. Manual SIVB TLI 1 Checklist.

Checklist used during training, 2.75 x 4.25, dated August 9, 1972, consisting of times and five columns of numbers. Reverse has a mounting strip and a single swatch of Velcro, as well as a notation of “QTRS 11,” in an unknown hand. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

336. Apollo Command Module Model. Uncommon model of the Apollo

command/service module and escape tower, 17” tall, made by the Walter J. Hyatt Company for North American Aviation, Inc. with a NASA property label and ID number affixed to the top of the Service Module. Model is presented on a lunar shroud and base which measures 10˝ tall overall. Scattered light toning and soiling to capsule, service module, and shroud, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

340.

LMP Boost Checklist. Two-sided

337. Apollo Flown Relics. Excellent

presentation of flown fragments from Apollo 7 through 17, as well as an Apollo 1 relic. All 12 fragments are set against a color composite image incorporating the Apollo 1 crew, John F. Kennedy, and the LEM, and are housed in a 5.75 x 3.5 x 1 Lucite display. In very fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

checklist used during training in the Apollo command and service module simulator, 7 x 8, dated August 9, 1972, for the “Dec 6/7 Launch,” consisting of a procedure and checklist for the LMP Boost/Aborts on one side and TLI No Go’s on the reverse. Five pieces of Velcro are affixed to the back and there are several notations done in an unknown hand. In fine condition, with some scattered light toning. The Trans Lunar Injection (TLI) was the procedure for a rocket burn that would sent the space craft to the Moon. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

338. SPS Burn Checklist. Two-

sided checklist used during training in the Apollo command and service module simulator, 5.75 x 8, dated March 8, 1972, consisting of a procedure for an SPS Burn. Four pieces of Velcro are affixed to each side and there are several pencil calculations done in an unknown hand. In fine condition, with some scattered light toning.

The Service Propulsion System (SPS) engine was used to place the Apollo spacecraft into and out of lunar orbit, and for mid-course corrections between the Earth and Moon. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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341. Power Loss and Braking Gates Checklist. Two-sided

checklist used during training in the Apollo command and service module simulator, 4.75 x 6, dated March 8, 1972, consisting of a procedure for Power Loss on one side and Braking Gates on the reverse. Four pieces of Velcro are affixed to each side, with an ink notation, “CMS 18,” in an unknown hand. In fine condition, with some scattered light toning. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

342. Apollo. Scarce Apollo Mission Simulator Maintenance and Repair Procedures Manual,

General Precision Inc., Section VIII, housed in a three-ring binder, measuring 10.25 x 11.5, and full of schematic diagrams. Beginning of the manual states, “The Apollo Mission Simulator Visual System is designed to provide the astronaut with realistic ‘out the window’ displays such as would be experienced during any phase of an actual Apollo mission. Simulation of the earth, moon, stars, spacecraft (in two windows) and other true to life images ranging from five feet to infinity is accomplished optically and electronically...The scenes viewed through the telescope and sextant duplicate the scenes...which might be viewed from the operational spacecraft in size, general appearances and relative distance.” In very good condition with overall toning. This is the first time we have seen this volume. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

343.

Saturn 1B.

Original spiral-bound manual from the John F. Kennedy Space Center, titled “Launcher with Firing Accessories Complex 34 Saturn 1B,” dated September 1, 1965, 11.75 x 11.

The heavily illustrated manual, as stated in the introduction, “provides guidelines for preparing the launcher with firing accessories for the Saturn IB vehicles at Launch Complex 34.” In very good condition, with scattered toning, heavier to the front cover. RR Auction COA.…

(MB $200)

345. Dave Scott. Dave

Scott’s printed Aeronautics and Space Report of the President, 1973 Activities, 8 x 10, 131 pages. Report was made for President Richard Nixon to present the nation’s progress in space activities.

Signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Scott, and signed again in blue ballpoint, “From my personal collection.

Dave Scott, Gemini VIII, Apollo 9, Apollo 15.” In fine condition, with an ink notation and light toning to cover. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

344. Apollo Guidance and Navigation System Manuals. Six spiral bound training manuals, all 9.25

x 11 covering Apollo Guidance Navigation and Control for both the Command Module (CM) and Lunar Module (LM). These were issued by AC Electronics (a division of GM Corps), who was the prime contractor for building the Apollo Guidance and Navigation system. The lot includes: Familiarization Course; System Mechanization; and BLK II Computer Utility Programs for the Command Module; and Familiarization and Operational interface for the Lunar Module; and a C/M PGNCS Functions and Operations Level II, Familiarization Course F2100 Supplement. In fine condition with previous owner’s name written on the front cover and some minor underlinings and markings (as expected from a training manual). RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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346. Apollo Flight Operations Reunion Booklets.

Three Apollo Program Flight Operations reunion booklets for the 20th, 30th, and 35th anniversary reunions; and a Spirit of Apollo booklet consisting of reflective interviews with astronauts and important figures in the history of NASA. In overall fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

349. Apollo LM Brochure. Original NASA/Grumman Apollo Lunar

347. Apollo Heat Shield. Avco press

kit consisting of a black 9 x 11.5 folder printed with “Apollo Heat Shield News” on the front, containing a few press releases about about the heat shield and Lunar Module, dated July 16, 1969. In fine condition.

RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Module Transgraphic brochure printed in the mid-1960s in Germany.

This brochure measures 8 x 10 and features eight clear acetate pages with detailed color illustrations of the Lunar Module (LM) having 118 numbered components which are identified by a legend on the trailing end paper. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

350. Apollo. Two strands of elec-

trical wire insulated with Kapton foil, approximately 5.5˝ long, tied together with five strips of Tefloncoated fiberglass lacing tape used to bundle the cables. Attached to an 8.5 x 11 descriptive certificate of authenticity from Robert Stuckey.

In fine condition. These materials were developed following the tragic Apollo 1 fire. RR Auction COA.…

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348. Gordon Cooper. Cooper’s Post Apollo 1 Fire File. File in-

cludes a four-page Test Procedure Preparation guideline; a 95+ page Work Statement and Proceedings for members of Investigation Panel Number 7 with a list of spacecraft 012 control panel switch positions as found after the fire and general outline of panel switches; a 47-page spacecraft equipment change proposal for modifications to the Block II, CSM spacecraft 101; and a 1967 US Government memoranda, signed in blue ballpoint, “From my Apollo files, Gordon Cooper.” In fine overall condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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351. Apollo and Saturn V. Scarce book: Apollo/Saturn V: Roll of Honor. First edition, first printing, limited issue, numbered 1746/1817.

The Boeing Company, 1970. Hardcover, 11.5 x 14, 207 pages. Card affixed to front pastedown indicates that the book was presented to John W. Highberg. In fine condition. The book describes Boeing’s involvement with the Apollo/Saturn V project and includes descriptions of the work done by individual employees. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

352. Apollo Booklets. Collection of 22 booklets, most

spiral-bound, and most issued by AC Electronics, with Apollo mission descriptions and guidance and navigation program reference cards. Titles include: Apollo 7 Mission AS 205 S/C 101 G & N; Apollo 11 Lunar Landing AS 506 C/M 107 G&N 210 L/M 5 G&N 609 – (annotated with actual mission time); Apollo 12 Lunar Exploration AS 507 S/C 108 LM 6 G&N 211 G&N 607; Apollo Guidance and Navigation – Apollo 11 (Luminary 99) –LGC Data Cards – June 1969; Apollo Guidance and Navigation – Apollo 12 (Comanche 67) – Block II Basic Instructions – September 1969; Apollo Guidance and Navigation – Colossus 237 – Block II Basic Instructions – 25 November 1967; and Apollo Guidance and Navigation – Apollo 12 (Comanche 67) – Block II Basic Instructions – September 1969. In fine condition, with previous owner’s name written on the front cover of almost all booklets. A complete list is available online at RRAuction.com. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

“Average people, given a great goal, can do above-average things” 353. Gene Kranz.

TLS signed “Eugene F. Kranz,” one page, 8 x 10.5, NASA Manned Spacecraft Center letterhead, stamp-dated October 29, 1969. Letter to a young admirer.

In part: “As a result of my participation in the missions of the Apollo Program, I obtained correspondence from most of the countries around the world. It may interest you to know that as a result of the latest mission, the European countries have felt very close to our Space Program. In fact, I have received letters even from Czechoslovakia, which, as you know, recently had their freedom crushed from them. However, the magic of the Space Program still enables people in these countries…to become partners in this great adventure. I appreciate the opportunity to write to these people…to allow them to see that average people, given a great goal, can do above-average things. I believe this is particularly true of my associates in the Space Program. They are average people who through dedication and perseverance achieve great things not only for themselves, but for all mankind…I hope that these pictures of the space missions may help to motivate you in overcoming all obstacles that are before you.” Includes the photos mentioned: a vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Kranz, signed and inscribed in black ink, “Dear Johnny, Best wishes and hopes for the future, Eugene F. Kranz, Flight Director, Apollo 11”; and two unsigned glossy ‘red-numbered’ NASA photos from the Apollo 11 mission. In overall fine condition, with scattered creases to photos. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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354. Apollo ALSEP Data. Sheet of 12.5 x 3.75 red and white graph paper with six blue, EKG-like vertical lines, stamped “Live Data From The Moon, NASA—Manned Spacecraft Center, Houston, Texas,” from data transmitted to Earth from the moon from one of the Apollo lunar mission’s instrument package. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

355. Apollo. Twenty different beautiful vintage color glossy NASA photos from between 1966 and 1973, 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, showing the Saturn V rocket both on the launch pad and during liftoff. Includes one ‘red-numbered’ photo. Some adhesive remnants to surfaces of a few photos, otherwise overall fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

356. NASA. Collection of NASA informational manuals and unsigned photos.

Manuals included are: MSC Flight Readiness Review, Apollo 11…

Part II GFE, Part III Command and Service Module, Apollo 7 Mission Commentary, and two astronaut biographies, revised July 1967 and July 1968; a NASA Facts Saturn V foldout poster; a large Edition 1 LM Descent Monitoring Chart; 11 different photos, various sizes, mostly NASA, including several ‘rednumbered’ photos; and several printed informational sheets. In overall very good condition, with staining to beginning pages of one of the biography manuals. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

357. Apollo Saturn V. Interesting collection from North American

Rockwell employee John Gardner from his work with NASA, consisting of a total of 17 items. Includes eight certification cards and passes dated between 1967 and 1969, acknowledging his attendance at “Safety Orientation,” “Blast Escape System Orientation,” and “Safety Locker Training.” Others are an “Air Pack Certification,” a certificate of qualification as “a test team member on the Apollo CSM program,” and an Apollo/Saturn area permit. All cards are taped down at edges to a 9 x 11 sheet. Also of great interest are seven period copies of detailed blueprints related to the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project, including plans for a “Docking Module,” “Command Module,” and “Controls & Displays.” Also included are two NASA KSC discrepancy reports. In overall very good to fine condition. Accompanied by a color photo of John Gardner. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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358. Apollo Bullion Mission Patches. Collection of eight

uncommon oversized bullion patches, all measuring approximately 6.5˝ in diameter. Patches are: Apollo 1, Apollo 8, Apollo 11, Apollo 12, Apollo 13, Apollo 17, STS-1, STS-51L, and STS-107. In overall very fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

359. NASA Patches. Four uncommon vintage 1960s oversized

patches: an original official Apollo Project patch measuring 8˝ in diameter; original 8.75 x 6 NASA flight research patch; and two original 6.25 x 4 Marshall Space Center patches. In overall very good to fine condition, with scattered spots of staining to the Flight Research Center patch. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Apollo beta patches from 7 to SMEAT

360. Beta Patch Set. Collection of 16 Beta cloth swatches

from the Apollo program, almost all approximately 9 x 9, with one 5.5 x 5.5, each bearing a printed mission emblem, highlighted by one swatch bearing a printed 3.25-inch diameter Apollo 11 mission emblem, signed in black felt tip by Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins. Remaining patches are unsigned and are from Apollo 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, and 17, as well as Apollo-Soyuz, Skylab 1, 2, and 3, and SMEAT. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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361. NASA Mission Control. Ten original

laminated NASA access badges, each measuring approximately 2.5 x 3.75, primarily from various Apollo programs at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. Apollo-era badges include general Mission Control Center access badges for Apollo 9, 13, 14, 15, and 16; a Space Systems Program Office badge; a Lunar Module-1 badge; and “Temp. LM Control” badges for Apollo missions 12 and 14.

Also includes a badge for the first Shuttle mission, STS-1. In overall fine condition, with expected wear from daily use. Badges were worn and used daily by NASA Apollo Flight Controller Glenn Watkins over the course of several Apollo missions. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

362. Kennedy Space Center Badges. Col-

lection of approximately 50 badges and passes for the Kennedy Space Center, issued during the 1960s and 1970s. Consists of badges for Apollo, Skylab, and Apollo-Soyuz, including Apollo missions 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 17, Skylab 1, 2, 3, 4, and ASTP. In overall very good to fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

363. Apollo Pins. Collection of 17 pins and keychains from various

NASA programs. Consists of two Apollo 11 30th anniversary pins; Apollo 11 20th anniversary pin and keychain; two Apollo capsule tie pins; an ISS-2A space station pin; STS-34 pin and keychain; STS-43 pin and keychain; STS-28 keychain; STS-39 pin; Rockwell International Space Shuttle keychain; Columbia 10th anniversary pin; and two generic Space Shuttle pins. In overall fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

364. Snoopy Decal Stickers. Four differ-

ent original 1968– 69 Apollo decal stickers featuring Snoopy, labeled “Eyes on the Stars,” “Apollo 11 Lunar Team,” “Apollo 11 Launch Team,” and “Apollo VIP.” In overall fine condition. The “Eyes on the Stars” design was the first Snoopy-related Apollo emblem released by NASA and the United Features Syndicate. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

365. Apollo and Mercury. Collection

of 134 unsigned commemorative covers with cachets honoring achievements of the Mercury, Apollo, and shuttle programs.

Cachets include: the Little Joe space test, first ‘chimpnaut,’ the Mercury astronauts, Apollo 3, an Apollo 1 tribute, the naval recovery forces, and a couple of space shuttle missions. Several sheets of commemorative postage stamps are also included, with Michael Collins, Ed White, and Neil Armstrong among those honored. In fine condition, with most having small stamped or affixed addresses. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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APOLLO 1 Notoriously rare Apollo 1 ‘red-numbered’ crew-signed portrait 368. Apollo 1. Color vintage semi-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.” In fine condition, with a few scattered light creases to the background and edges, not at all detracting from the overall appearance.

Easily considered the rarest of all Apollo crew signed portraits, as only a very limited number are known to exist. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $1000)

NASA’s highest honor, presented to White’s family— the Distinguished Service Medal 369. Edward H. White II. NASA Distinguished

Service Medal with matching lapel pin and cloth rosette presented posthumously to astronaut Edward H. White II. Medal consists of a blue and gold-colored medallion at the end of a striped blue ribbon, and is housed in its original presentation case. The medallion is engraved on the reverse, “Edward H. White.” Also includes the accompanying certificate signed at the conclusion by NASA administrator Thomas O. Paine, one page, 10.5 x 13.75, August 11, 1969. In full: “The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Awards to Edward H. White II (posthumously) the NASA Distinguished Service Medal, For professional skill, courage, and dedication to duty in Project Apollo. He gave his life in his country’s historic undertaking to realize the goal of landing men on the moon and returning them safely to earth.”

Gold seal remains affixed to lower left and exhibits general rubbing wear. Framed to an overall size of 12 x 15. In overall fine condition. The award was presented to the White family at the Apollo 11 post-flight dinner held at the Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles. The Distinguished Service Medal is NASA’s highest award. RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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370. Apollo 1. Apollo 1 Fliteline gold-colored medallion,

1.25˝ diameter, with the front featuring a raised design of the mission insignia and the reverse engraved with the last names of astronauts Gus Grissom, Ed White, and Roger Chaffee, as well as “Apollo 1.” The center remains blank, which is where the flight information would have been engraved had these medallions been flown on the mission as intended. Includes the original plastic Fliteline case. In very fine condition. Originates from the collection of the original recipient, Frank G. Morgan, who was assigned as the McDonnell Aircraft Corporation Liaison Officer and Test Program Coordinator to the Space Task Group (STG) on February 16, 1959; a lifelong employee of McDonnell, Morgan worked there from 1957 to 1993. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

371. Apollo 1. Rare

Apollo 1 mission insignia patch, 3.5˝ in diameter, manufactured by the Stylized Emblem Co. of Hollywood, California.

In very fine condition.

Accompanied by its very rare original label, originally affixed to the reverse. This is the exact design as worn by astronauts Gus Grissom, Edward H. White II, and Roger B. Chaffee on their flight suits for the mission. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

372. Edward H. White II. Color

vintage 8 x 10 NASA photo of White in a jacket and tie, signed and inscribed in black ink, “To Sid, Best wishes, Edward H. White II.” In fine condition, with a crease to bottom border and some light contrast to signature and inscription. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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373. Edward H. White II. Ed White’s United States Air Force Commendation Medal. The Commendation Medal is a mid-level US military award/decoration which is presented for sustained acts of heroism or meritorious service. Hexagonal medal measures 1.25˝ across and is engraved on the reverse “Edward H. White” and comes in its original case with blue/yellow ribbon and lapel miniature, but missing the chest ribbon. In fine condition, with a few small cracks to case. This was Ed White’s first important military decoration, awarded to him in 1965. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200) 374. Gus Grissom. Choice

vintage ballpoint signature, “Virgil I. Grissom,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. In very fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

APOLLO 7 Rare Beta cloth flown on two Apollo missions 375. Walt Cunningham. A 9 x 9 swatch of Beta cloth, bearing a pre-printed 3.5˝ diameter Apollo 7 mission emblem, flown on the Apollo 7 and 14 mission, signed in black ink, “This Beta cloth flew with me on Apollo 7 in October 1968, and was also carried on Apollo 14 by Alan Shepard for me in Jan–Feb 1971. Walt Cunningham Apollo 7.” Accompanied by a signed certificate of authenticity from Cunningham which reads, in part: “This beta cloth emblem is from my personal collection of memorabilia from my astronaut career…

This beta cloth patch flew 4,500,000 miles with me on the first manned Apollo mission, October 11–12, 1968. It was also carried

by Alan Shepard as a personal favor to me on his Apollo 14 mission.” Also included is a color 8 x 10 photo of Cunningahm holding the cloth after signing. In fine condition. It is quite uncommon to find any item carried on two Apollo mission, particularly anything carried by Alan Shepard. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

376. Wally Schirra. A 9 x 9 swatch of Beta cloth, bearing a printed 3.5-inch diameter Apollo 7 mission emblem, signed in black felt tip by Schirra. In fine condition.

Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

377. Apollo 7. Rare glossy 10 x 8 NASA photo of the

crew of Apollo 7 speaking to President Lyndon B. Johnson via ship-to-shore telephone, signed in black felt tip by Donn Eisele, Wally Schirra, and Walt Cunningham. In fine condition.

Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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379. Apollo 7.

Sterling ‘Silver Snoopy’ pin, ‘Variant VIII,’ measuring approximately .5˝ tall, marked on the reverse with a lowercase “r” and stamped “Sterling.” Reverse is also stamped with a copyright notice, “United Features Syndicate,” below the pin. Pin retains its clutch clasp and is presented in its original plastic case, bearing an Apollo 7 logo affixed to the bottom. In fine condition, with some tarnishing to pin and flaking to case’s foam. Accompanied by five pieces of ephemera related to Apollo 7, orignally issued to North American Rockwell employees. Originates from the collection of Joe Morgan, who worked at North American Rockwell’s Launch Operations/Public Affairs department. Possibly flown by Donn Eisele’s Apollo 7 crew on the first manned Apollo spaceflight in 1968.

RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

380. Wally Schirra and Walt Cunningham. Impressive color

satin-finish 16 x 20 photo of the launch of Apollo 7, signed in black felt tip, “Walt Cunningham, Apollo 7,” and “Wally Schirra, Apollo 7 Cdr.” In very fine condition. Accompanied by a printed photo of Cunningham taken at time of signing. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

382. Walt Cunningham. Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Cunningham next to a Saturn V model, signed in black felt tip, “Walt Cunningham, Apollo 7.” In very fine condition.

Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

“He occupied the command module pilot seat for the 11-day flight mission of Apollo 7”

383. Donn Eisele.

Souvenir typescript, one page, 8.5 x 11, signed at the conclusion in black ballpoint. Brief biography of Eisele. In part: “United States Air Force Col. Donn F. Eisele was one of the third group of astronauts selected

by NASA in October 1963. On October 11, 1968, he occupied the command module pilot seat for the 11-day flight mission of Apollo 7—the first manned flight test of the third generation United States Apollo spacecraft.” In fine condition, with two horizontal mailing folds. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

381. Walt Cunningham.

Glossy 8 x 10 NASA photo of the expanded Saturn IVS stage taken from orbit during Apollo 7, and matted to an overall size of 11 x 14, signed on the mount in black ink, “Walt Cunningham, Apollo 7.” Reverse of photo bears a stamp which reads, “NASA photo taken and authenticated by,” and is signed in black ink, “Walter Cunningham.” In fine condition. Provenance: Superior Auction, Fall 1998. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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384. Donn Eisele. Personal check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed

by Eisele, “Donn F. Eisele,” payable to Amerifirst for $1300, November 14, 1986. In fine condition, with expected bank stamps (slightly affecting bottom of signature). Accompanied by an unsigned color 8 x 10 NASA photo of Eisele in formal attire. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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From Aldrin’s personal collection 386. Apollo 8. Flown sterling silver 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 “206.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of certification from Buzz Aldrin which reads, in part: “I hereby warrant and certify that the sterling silver Apollo 8 Robbins medallion, identified by serial number ‘206,’ is from my personal collection of Apollo artifacts…This medallion was flown aboard Apollo 8…and was obtained by me through the Astronaut flight office.” RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

387. Apollo 8. Flown mission patch and two flown treaties, all carried on board the Apollo 8 mission. Triangular shaped patch measures

approximately 4.5 x 4, with the two treaties, “Treaty of the Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space, Including the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies,” and “Agreement on the Rescue of Astronauts, the Return of Astronauts and the Return of Objects Launched into Outer Space,” both measuring approximately 5.25 x 3.5. All three items are affixed to a 13.25 x 19.25 presentation certificate which states, “Carried on board Apollo 8 first lunar flight, 21–27 December, 1968,” and bears autopen signatures of Bill Anders, James Lovell, and Frank Borman. Double-suede-matted and framed to an overall size of 21.5 x 17. Signatures faded, with Anders’s being the lightest, but all still legible, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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388. Apollo 8. Flown checklist page carried on board Apollo

8, labeled “Earth Orbit Block Data,” 5 x 8, dated November 26, 1968. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Florian Noller, stating that the page was taken from the flown Apollo 8 ‘Updates’ book, which originated from the personal collection of James Lovell. RR Auction COA.…

(MB $200)

389. Apollo 8.

Flown heat shield fragment from the Apollo 8 spacecraft affixed to a color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of the the first photographed Earthrise, originally taken by Frank Borman. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Florian Noller. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Apollo 8.

Flown heat shield fragment from the Apollo 8 spacecraft, measuring approximately 1.5 x .5 x .5, encased in a 4 x 3 x 2 block of Lucite shaped to look like the command module, bearing the mission insignia and information on the bottom. In fine condition, with slight yellowing. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Heat shield plugs from the historic mission 391. Apollo 8. Two flown ablator plugs from the Apollo 8 command module. Plugs measure .75˝ long and are encased in an oval Lucite presentation, 5˝ wide, along with a commemorative medallion. These plugs were used to cover heatshield penetrations which provided access to fasteners. In fine condition. These were the property of Harold Spencer, who worked for the Space Division of North American Rockwell. Harold worked in the hanger where they disassembled the Apollo 8 and Apollo 11 Command Modules. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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392. Apollo 8.

FDC from the NASA Manned Spacecraft Center Stamp Club with a cachet of the mission’s logo, signed in black felt tip by Frank Borman, James Lovell, and Bill Anders. In very fine, clean, bright condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $200)

393. Bill Anders.

Color 10 x 8 NASA photo of the Earthrise as seen from Apollo 8, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Fran, Best Wishes, Bill Anders.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

394. Frank Borman.

Color 10 x 8 NASA photo of an earthrise taken from Apollo 8’s lunar orbit, signed in black felt tip, “‘In the beginning God created the Heavens and the Earth,’ Frank Borman— Apollo 8 Commander.” In fine condition.

Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

395. Frank Borman and James Lovell. Color glossy

20 x 16 photo of the Earthrise taken from lunar orbit of Apollo 8, signed in gold ink, “Frank Borman— Apollo 8 CDR, first flight to the moon, 21–27 December 1968,” and “James Lovell, Apollo 8 CMP.” In fine condition, with some scattered light creases and a bit of streaking to finish, not detracting from the overall impressive image. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $200)

396. Frank Borman and James Lovell.

Glossy 12 x 16 nighttime photo of Apollo 8 on the launch pad, bathed in floodlights, signed in silver ink, “Man’s first voyage to the moon, December 21–27 1968, Frank Borman—Apollo 8 CDR,” and “James Lovell, Apollo 8 CDR.” In fine condition. Precertified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $200)

397. James Lovell. Color

satin-finish 15.25 x 20 photo of Apollo 8 on the launch pad, signed in silver ink, “James Lovell, Apollo 8.” Archivally double-matted and framed with three patches to an overall size of 24 x 32. In very fine condition.

Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Novaspace. Precertified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

398. Frank Borman.

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 ‘red-numbered’ NASA photo of the liftoff of Apollo 8, signed in black felt tip, “The first flight to the moon! Frank Borman—Apollo 8 commander.” In fine condition, with a few trivial creases. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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APOLLO 9 Robbins medal from Dave Scott’s personal collection 400. Apollo 9. 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 “155.” Normal condition. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity signed by Dave Scott, which reads, in part: “I hereby certify that the Apollo 9 silver medallion number ‘155’ included with this letter is from my personal collection and was flown aboard Apollo 9, March 3–13, 1969…After the mission, the Astronaut Office distributed the medallions accordingly. I specifically requested the Apollo 9 number ‘155’ included with this letter.” RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

401. Apollo 9. Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of the crew posing outside in their white space suits, their rocket on the launch pad in the background, signed in black felt tip, “Jim McDivitt A-9,” “Dave Scott Apollo 9 CMP,” and in blue felt tip, “Rusty Schweickart, Apollo 9 LMP.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200) 402. Apollo 9. Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of the splashdown of the Apollo 9 capsule, signed in black felt tip, “Apollo 9 splashdown 13 March 1969, Rusty Schweickart, Apollo 9 LMP,” “Jim McDivitt, Apollo 9 CDR,” and “Dave Scott, Apollo 9 CMP.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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403. Apollo 9. Color 6.5 x 9.25 photo of the Apollo crew

posing in front of their rocket, affixed to its original 11 x 14 mount, signed on the mount in black ink by Dave Scott, Jim McDivitt, and Rusty Schweickart, with an inscription at the top of the mount in another hand which reads, “To Paul Haney—Thanks, The IX Crew.” In very good condition, with mild overall fading to image, signatures, and inscription, uniform toning to mount from previous display, and various tack holes (heaviest to lower left). Paul Haney was the voice of NASA mission control from 1965–1969. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Exceedingly rare oversized flown American flag from the third manned mission 404. James McDivitt.

Flown printed fabric American flag, 17.75 x 11, signed on the white lines in black ink, “Flown on Apollo 9, Jim McDivitt.” Nicely matted and framed with a descriptive plaque to an overall size of 27.5 x 26. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from McDivitt stating that the flag is from his personal collection. In fine, bright condition. Larger flown flags from any mission are seldom offered and are highly sought after by collectors. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

405. Dave Scott. Flown printed fabric American flag, 6 x

4, flown on board Apollo 9, signed on a white stripe in blue ballpoint, “Flown aboard Apollo 9, March 3-13, 1969, Dave Scott, CDR.” Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Dave Scott stating, in part, “I hereby certify that the United States flag included with this letter was flown aboard Apollo 9, March 3-13, 1969…and was carried in my Personal Preference Kit (PPK)…This US flag has been in my personal collection since we returned from the mission.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

American flag carried on board the historic mission

406. James McDivitt. Flown printed fabric American flag carried on board Apollo 9, 6 x 4, signed and flight-certified in black felt tip, “Flown on Apollo 9, Jim McDivitt.” Also includes a color 8 x 10 NASA photo of McDivitt in his white space suit, signed in green felt tip. In overall fine condition. Flag originates from McDivitt’s personal collection. Accompanied by an Apollo 9 mission patch. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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407. Rusty Schweickart. Flown print-

ed quote from Winston Churchill on a 4 x 3 slip, signed and flightcertified in black ballpoint, “Flown on Apollo 9, Rusty Schweickart.”

In full: “Be only so devoted to the past that in the present it makes you creative for the future.” In fine condition.

Provenance: Regency-Superior, December 2005. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Silver Snoopy award 408. James McDivitt. Flown sterling ‘Silver

411. James McDivitt. Two signed color satin-finish 8 x 10 photos:

one of McDivitt in his white space suit, signed in blue felt tip, “Jim McDivitt, G-IV, A-9”; and one of McDivitt in his military uniform, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $150)

Snoopy’ pin, ‘Type IV.’ Pin measures approximately .5˝ tall, and is marked on the reverse with a lowercase “r,” stamped “Sterling,” and also stamped “United Features Syndicate,” underneath the pin. Pin also retains its clutch back. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Novaspace signed by McDivitt. Created in 1968 as part of the Manned Flight Awareness program, these pins allowed the astronauts to recognize the exceptional contributions of individual workers within the program. Although not specifically stated, it is assumed all silver Snoopy pins were flown, with the exception of the first few presented around the time of the Apollo 7 mission. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

409. Dave Scott. Color

satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Scott filming from the Apollo 9 command module hatch during the mission, signed in black felt tip, “Dave Scott Apollo 9.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $150)

410. James McDivitt. Glossy 8 x 10 NASA photo of the Apollo 9 command module taken in orbit from the lunar module. Reverse of photo bears a stamp which reads, “NASA photo taken and authenticated by,” and signed in black felt tip by McDivitt. In very fine condition. Provenance: Superior Auction, Fall 1999. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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412. Rusty Schweickart. A 9 x 9 swatch of Beta cloth, bearing

a printed 3˝ diameter Apollo 9 mission emblem, signed in black ink

by Schweickart. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

APOLLO 10 415. Apollo 10. Flown sterling silver 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 “254.” Fine condition, with some expected light surface wear. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Thomas Stafford, which reads, in part: “I carried the medallion enclosed with this letter on the Apollo X mission that I commanded to the Moon during May 18-26, 1969. This medallion was later transferred over to the Lunar Module we named ‘Snoopy,’ for the planned descent into low lunar orbit…During the Apollo X reentry on May 26, I and my fellow crew members…established the all-time record for the highest speed ever attained by man—24,970 miles per hour…Of course this medallion also travelled at this speed making it one of the fastest flown space artifacts.” RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

“This flag and patch carried to the moon on Apollo X”

416. Apollo 10. Flown printed fabric American flag and mission patch carried on board Apollo 10, 6 x 4, affixed to a 13.5 x 10.5 printed presentation certificate which reads, “This flag and patch carried to the moon on Apollo X 18–26 May 1969. Don and Clare Klosterman, with our sincere thanks.” The certificate is then signed at the bottom in black felt tip by all three astronauts, “Tom Stafford,” “John Young,” and “Gene Cernan.” Nicely double-matted and framed to an overall size of 19.75 x 16.75. In fine condition. Klosterman was an important football executive who served as general manager for the Baltimore Colts and Los Angeles Rams. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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417. Apollo 10.

Vintage glossy 10 x 8 photo of the Apollo 10 crew posing with the governor of American Samoa, Owen Aspinall, and his wife, after arriving on the island shortly after splashdown, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Gov. Owen Aspinall—Our very best wishes—Thanks for the great hospitality, Apollo X, Gene Cernan,” “Tom Stafford,” and “John Young.” Light to moderate contrast to all three signatures, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a photocopy of a June 26, 1969, thank you letter from the Apollo 10 crew to Aspinall. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $200)

418. Apollo 10.

Swanson Space Craft commemorative cover with a cachet honoring the Apollo 10 mission as the “dress rehearsal for the landing on the moon,” signed in black ink by John Young, Gene Cernan, and Tom Stafford. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

419. Gordon Cooper and Tom Stafford. Gor-

don Cooper’s personal Apollo 10 Spacecraft Dispersion Analysis Manual, 8 x 10.5, 35 unbound pages, signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint, “From my Apollo X notebook, Gordon Cooper B.U. CDR.,” and in blue felt tip, “Tom Stafford, CDR.” In fine condition, with small ink notation to top right of cover as well as a bit of light soiling. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

420. Tom Stafford and Gene Cernan. Glossy

10 x 8 NASA photo of the Apollo 10 astronauts helping themselves to a slice of a giant USS Princeton cake, signed in black felt tip by Tom Stafford and Gene Cernan. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

421. Tom Stafford.

Snoopy astronaut doll, approximately 9.5˝ tall, produced by Determined Productions, signed on the back of Snoopy’s helmet in blue felt tip, “‘Snoopy’ LM-4 call sign, Tom Stafford, Apollo X Cdr. May 69.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original box. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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422. Tom Stafford.

424. Tom Stafford.

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Stafford in his space suit with his rocket on the launch pad in the background, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $150)

Color satin-finish 16 x 20 photo of the launch of Apollo 10, signed in black felt tip, “Tom Stafford, Apollo X.” In very fine condition. Precertified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $200)

423. Tom Stafford.

Satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Stafford suited up for the Apollo 10 mission, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition. Precertified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $150)

425. Tom Stafford. Signed book: We Have Capture. First edition,

first printing. Washington, D. C.: Smithsonian Institution Press, 2002.

Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.25 x 9.25, 288 pages. Signed on the title page in blue felt tip, “Thomas P. Stafford, Apollo Cdr.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

426. Tom Stafford. Three

postal covers from Stafford’s collection, two with cachets honoring the Apollo 10 mission, and one honoring Skylab III, with one of the Apollo 10 covers signed vertically in blue ballpoint. Each cover also has a Stafford address label affixed to the lower right. In fine condition, with a mild shade of overall toning to signed cover. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Lunar surface-used page from just after touchdown on the lunar surface securing the staging explosives 431. Apollo 11. Flown double-sided checklist carried to the lunar surface on board Apollo 11’s lunar module Eagle, one page, both sides, pages SUR-15 and SUR-16. Signed in blue ballpoint on page SUR-15, “Used by Neil Armstrong and myself in Eagle while on the lunar surface on Apollo XI, Buzz Aldrin,” and signed vertically on page SUR-16, “Carried to the lunar surface on Apollo XI, Buzz Aldrin.” Page SUR-15 has 23 steps listed to secure Eagle after its landing on the lunar surface. Included in that list are two important steps, “MASTER ARM—OFF,” and “STAGE—SAFE/Guarded,” which placed the staging explosives in a secure position. Page SUR-16 has a checklist labeled “Extended STAY from MSFN.” Accompanied by a letter of provenance and explanation signed by Aldrin, which reads, in part: “Accompanying this letter is a sheet numbered SUR-15 and SUR-16 from the Apollo 11 LM Lunar Surface Checklist, Part No. SKB32100074-363, S/N 1001. The checklist was taken to the Moon on the flight of Apollo 11 during July 16 to 24, 1969. Then the entire checklist, including this sheet, was carried to the surface of the Moon in Lunar Module Eagle during the first lunar landing on July 20, 1969. This sheet has the important steps Neil Armstrong and I performed in Eagle just minutes after history’s first manned lunar landing…Side SUR-15 has over 20 steps Neil and I worked through to put Eagle in a secure posture. Part of the post landing steps were to configure our radars and attitude control equipment to automatic,

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disabled, or other listed settings. The hand written steps and corrections were made prior to our actual launch from earth. Two key steps were the ‘MASTER ARM—OFF’ and ‘STAGE—SAFE/Guarded’ which put the staging explosives in a safe position. The final ten steps placed valves and switches to closed, open, or automatic positions. Side SUR-16 has the ‘Extended STAY From MSFN’ or the Manned Space Flight Network, Neil and I were prepared to make an emergency liftoff from the Moon just minutes after landing. But once we received permission for an extended lunar stay, we performed the steps as listed in the heavy lined—dashed lined box. Below the box are steps for configuration of our communication equipment and guidance system commands. This extended stay was until approximately 104 hours and 42 minutes into the mission, or almost exactly 2 hours after our lunar landing. The stay period coincided with the orbital period of CSM Columbia which was piloted by Mike Collins. The steps on this side were part of a simulated countdown Neil and I were performing. We could leave the Moon if needed 2 hours after landing once Columbia was in the proper position for rendezvous. Of course this abort did not occur and just a few hours later Neil Armstrong and I became the first humans to walk on another celestial body, the Moon. This sheet has been in my private collection since 1969.” A critical page detailing procedures for their lunar stay, with the abort commands on the reverse fortunately not needed. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $1000)

“Flown to the Moon aboard Apollo XI”—instructions for lunar surface liftoff from Aldrin’s personal collection 432. Buzz Aldrin. Original flown printed flight plan page carried on board Apollo 11, one page

both sides, identified as pages 3-89 and 3-90, 10.5 x 8, signed and flight-certified along the bottom of page 3-90 in blue ballpoint, “This page was flown to the Moon aboard Apollo XI, July 1969, Buzz Aldrin.” The page came from the detailed timeline section of the Apollo 11 Final Flight Plan manual carried into lunar orbit on the CM Columbia and outlines hours 123 through 125, covering the launch preparations and actual liftoff of Lunar Module Eagle from the lunar surface. Especially interesting are diagrams in the right column, which depict the Eagle lifting off from the lunar surface and the Command Service Module orbiting the moon as the two prepare for rendezvous and return to Earth. In very fine condition. Includes a letter of provenance signed by Aldrin, one page, 8.5 x 11, personal Apollo 11 letterhead, February 24, 2004, stating that the page “is part of the entire document that was carried to the Moon in Command Module Columbia during the first lunar landing mission…Neil Armstrong and I depended on successful firing of the LM’s ascent stage engine, otherwise we would have been stranded on the lunar surface. Mike Collins had no rescue capability with Columbia if we did not lift-off from ‘Tranquility Base.’ 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.” One of very few to outline scheduled actions during lunar surface activities, this is doubtlessly one of the most important and desirable pages from the Apollo 11 Final Flight Plan. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $1000)

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Amazing flight plan page—including Armstrong’s crew radiation exposure readings­— notated in-flight by all three crew members 433. Apollo 11. Original flown printed page from

the flight plan used and carried to the moon on the Apollo 11 mission, covering the hours 58 to 62 after liftoff, hand-notated by Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins, one page both sides, 10.5 x 8, pages 3-37 and 3-38, signed in ballpoint on page 3-37, “Carried to the moon on Apollo XI, Buzz Aldrin,” and on page 3-38, “Flown to the moon, Buzz Aldrin.”

Page 3-37 shows the last steps of the Lunar Module inspection—installing the probe, drogue, and hatch to secure the LM after the inspection. A planned TV message to a Boy Scout Jamboree was crossed out in pencil by Collins who also added “Done Previously in LM.” Aldrin then added the time of the CO2 Filter change at “58.23,” and also the first three entries on the right hand side “Onboard Readout,” box, with Neil Armstrong completing the readout with entries for the RCS (Reaction Control System) A, B, C and D with values of 81, 82, 85 and 87. Page 3-38 covers the Mission Elapsed time of 60 to 62 hours and pertains to the pre-sleep checklist. This page is heavily annotated

by Armstrong, who has checked off 16 steps in the checklist, also crossing out the Hi-Gain ops section.

Armstrong also made the notes in the top right corner which are the crew’s individual levels of exposure to radiation, listing the crew by their mission titles, “CDR—11009,” “CMP—10010,” and “LMP—09011,” adding “No Med,” meaning that the crew had taken no medicines at that time. In fine condition, with a small spot to one corner tip.

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 3-37 and 3-38 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 hour 58 to the beginning of hour 62 and has data logged by Commander Neil Armstrong.…We had just finished an inspection of our Lunar Module Eagle and page 3-37 has the last steps of that event…I then logged the time of the CO2 filter change…and made the first three entries in the Onboard readout box… Neil Armstrong then completed those entries with ‘81, 82, 85, 87’…Neil checked-off over 15 items on the Presleep Checklist…he logged our radiation exposure values…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.” An incredible opportunity to acquire a piece of Apollo 11 flown material, notated by all three crew members of the historic mission, with direct astronaut provenance, as any item flown on the first moon mission is highly coveted by space collectors. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $1000)

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Flown flight plan page notated by Collins, as Neil and Buzz prepared for their landing 434. Apollo 11. Original flown double-sided printed page from the flight plan used and carried to the moon on the Apollo 11 mission, covering the hours from 92 to 95 after liftoff, hand-notated by Michael Collins, one page both sides, 10.25 x 8, pages 3-60 and 3-61, signed in ballpoint on page 3-61, “This page was flown to the moon aboard Apollo XI July 1969, Buzz Aldrin.” On the same page, Collins has written in-flight notes in pencil, “Start solo storage,” and “Unpack solo book,” as well as adding a small check mark to the lower left of the page. The pages cover the end of the astronauts rest period, as well as breakfast while in lunar orbit. In fine condition.

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 3-60 and 3-61 from the Apollo 11 Flight Plan, Part No. SKB32100080-350, S/N 1001. 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 timeline section and covers hour 92 to the beginning of hour 95 in the mission. Page 3-60 lists the last hour and a half of our fourth rest period which started at approximately 85 hours after launch…Page 3-61 lists our scheduled breakfast during the tenth revolution of the Moon. The first landing of men on the Moon was less that 10 hours away at this point on July 20, 1969. Mike Collins wrote the following on this side during the mission: ‘Start Solo Stowage, Unpack Solo Book.’ This was a note to himself that he should start to secure Columbia for his time alone while Neil Armstrong and I landed and explored the lunar surface. Mike had a checklist called the ‘Solo Book’ which he used for this particular time of flight operations. Mike also made the check mark on the lower left side of this sheet. The ‘P22 for observation…’ note was written prior our launch on July 16…This page has been in my private collection since 1969. I have written on page 3-61: ‘This page was flown to the Moon aboard Apollo XI, July 1969’ and signed it along the right side of that page.” An important piece of history as Armstrong and Aldrin would begin final preparations for their lunar descent, leaving Collins to begin his procedures for his time alone in orbit. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $1000)

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Scarce ‘Type 3’ cover from the Collins collection 435. Apollo 11. Apollo 11 ‘Type 3’ insurance cover with a cachet of the mission insignia, bearing a July 16, 1969, Kennedy Space Center cancellation, signed in blue felt tip

by Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins. In very fine condition. Accompanied by a printed informational sheet stating the cover comes from the Michael Collins Family collection. The ‘Type 3’ cover rates as the least commonly found of the three Apollo 11 insurance covers.

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Type 1 cover from Aldrin’s personal collection

436. Apollo 11. Signed Apollo 11 ‘Type 1’ insurance cover, 6.5 x 3.5, with a printed color cachet of the moon landing and a July 20, 1969,

Houston, Texas, cancellation, signed in blue felt tip by Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, and Buzz Aldrin. Cover is also marked along the reverse bottom edge, “BA29.” The cover is lightly affixed with transparent photo corners to a printed informational sheet signed by Buzz Aldrin, which reads, in part: “This Manned Spacecraft Center Stamp Club postal cover…is one of the ‘insurance covers’ signed by the Apollo 11 crew before our launch on July 16, 1969…The cover displayed above has been in my private collection since 1969 and has an identifier of BA29 written on the reverse side. It was signed by the Apollo 11 crew—Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, and myself prior to launch.” In fine, bright condition.

The famous insurance covers, produced immediately prior to space missions in order to provide financial security for astronauts’ families in case of disaster, have earned near-legendary status as the ultimate space-related philatelic item and one of the most sought-after formats for astronaut autographs. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

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Remarkable cue card— personally certified by Aldrin as “Flown to the Moon, Apollo XI”

437. Apollo 11. Two adjoined Velcro-backed

cue cards from the Apollo 11 mission. First card measures 2.5 x 8 and is headed at the top, “EMS–AV to 7000 fps, Boost,” and starts at T -3:00, continues to lift-off, and ends at “11:50 Insersion.” This card is signed at the top in black felt tip, “Buzz Aldrin,” and signed again on the reverse with the confirmation “Flown to the Moon, Buzz Aldrin, Apollo XI.” Attached to the bottom of the first card is laminated 2.5 x 8 cue card, printed primarily in red, headed “Mode 1,” and “Mode II–III–IV,” with both modes starting with “Abort.” In fine condition, with some scattered light toning and soiling.

The cue card details contingency abort activities (automatic and crew initiated) during the critical boost phase of flight from launch through earth orbit insertion which would allow the crew to effect an early return or achieve orbit in the event of a critical launch vehicle or Command Service Module (CSM) anomaly.

The card addresses four abort modes. Mode 1 (enabled up to 19 miles altitude) leveraged the Launch Escape System (LES) to separate and ferry away the Apollo Command Module from the booster; Mode II (after jettison of the LES) utilized the Service Propulsion System (SPS) and Command Module Reaction Control Engines (RCS); Mode III (Contingency Orbit Insertion or COI) employs the Saturn V third stage (S-IVB); and Mode IV uses the SPS to achieve CSM orbit in the event the S-IVB is unable to do so. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $1000)

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Rare Constant Wear Garment issued to the world’s second moonwalker

438. Buzz Aldrin. Apollo-era Constant Wear Garment, manufactured in

1968, issued to Buzz Aldrin for use during the Apollo 11 training and mission. White cotton one-piece garment has a Beta cloth name tag sewn on the left breast and reads, “E. Aldrin,” and a manufacturer’s label sewn into the collar which reads, “Constant Wear Garment; P/N SEB 13100061-208 [model number consistent on every Apollo 11 crew member’s CWG]; Size MR S/N 1228 [individual serial number for this specific garment]; Date August 1968; Contract No. NAS 9-7721; Contractor Atlas Underwear Corp.”

Garment has multiple openings and attachments at midriff to integrate the bioinstrumentation harness which each crew member wore.

The Constant Wear Garment (CGW) was designed to be worn under the inflight Coveralls (ICG) as well as the A7L Spacesuit Pressure Garment Assembly (as part of the complete spacesuit system). This garment served multiple functions during flight including providing the crew member with warmth, in addition to absorption and transportation of sweat. The specification/part number which bears the stamped out “-005” and the re-stamped “208” reflects a modification of the original garment to the ‘as flown’ configuration, likely done near the time of issue. Apollo 11 CM Pilot Michael Collins’s flown constant wear garment is part of the National Air and Space Museum Collection and was on display there for many years; it is now viewable online. Though this Aldrin garment would not have actually been flown, it is essentially a duplicate of the variant that was; the fact it was issued to Apollo 11 crew member Buzz Aldrin, the second man to walk on the moon, only enhances its desirability. RR Auction COA.…(MB $1000)

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Ultra rare oversized and uninscribed ‘Flag Deployment’ crew signed photo 439. Apollo 11. Rare oversized color satinfinish 14 x 11 photo of Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin deploying the American flag on the lunar surface, signed in black felt tip by Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins.

Creasing to all four corner tips and bottom edge, most of which could be matted out, otherwise fine condition. A coveted photograph of Neil Armstrong on the moon signed by the complete Apollo 11 crew.

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440. Apollo 11. Glossy 5.75 x 4 photo of the Apollo 11 crew posing in their white space suits against a lunar background, signed in green ink by Neil Armstrong and black ink

by Michael Collins and Buzz Aldrin. In fine condition, with a trivial brush to the bottom of Armstrong’s signature. A nice uninscribed example. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

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Highly-desirable uninscribed crew portrait 441. Apollo 11. Color 10 x 8 NASA photo,

signed in black felt tip. A bit of light brushing to Armstrong’s last name and some light horizontal creasing to upper portion, otherwise fine condition. Uninscribed Apollo 11 crew photos represent one of the most coveted prizes of autograph collecting.

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Rare uninscribed oversized state presentation portrait from their 50-state tour 442. Apollo 11. Wonderful color glossy 14

x 11 photo of Buzz Aldrin facing the flag on the lunar surface during the Apollo 11 mission, affixed to its original 20 x 16 mount. Mount bears an incomplete printed inscription which reads, “Presented to Governor [blank] of the [blank] of [blank] and its people in appreciation of their hospitality during the visit of the Apollo 11 Command Spacecraft and lunar rock sample displayed in the Capital,” and is signed on the mount in black felt tip by Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins. Also signed on the mount by NASA Administrator Thomas Paine.

In fine, bright condition. In 1970, the Apollo 11 command module, a lunar sample, and the crew visited all 50 state capitals, ending in Washington, D. C., with the module winding up at the Smithsonian Institute. A photo like this one was presented at each of the ceremonies, often with the presentation portion blank, to be filled in at a later time by the governor’s office.

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Armstrong certifies a NASA portrait of Aldrin he took on the moon 443. Neil Armstrong. Color

glossy 8 x 10 photo of Buzz Aldrin carrying two experiments on the lunar surface, taken by Armstrong, and matted to an overall size of 11 x 14, signed on the mat in black felt tip.

Reverse of photo bears a National Archives credit stamp at the bottom, and another stamp that reads, “NASA photo taken and authenticated by,” and signed underneath in black felt tip by Armstrong. In fine condition.

Provenance: Superior Auction, Fall 1998. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

“Carried to the moon aboard Apollo XI” 444. Michael Collins. Extremely rare and ex-

ceptionally desirable flown printed flag of the United Nations carried on board Apollo 11, 6 x 4, signed and flight-certified in black felt tip, “Carried to the moon aboard Apollo XI, Michael Collins.” Flag is affixed to a printed 10 x 12 certificate featuring the Apollo 11 mission insignia and caption, “This flag traveled to the moon with Apollo 11, the first manned lunar landing, July 20, 1969.” In fine condition, with some spreading to ink. The symbolism of the flag of the United Nations makes this an especially remarkable piece, considering the text of the plaque left on the lunar surface by the Apollo 11 astronauts: ‘Here men from the planet Earth first set foot upon the Moon. July 1969, A. D. We came in peace for all mankind.’ Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

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Calle’s highly coveted rendition of the first man on the moon 445. Neil Armstrong and Paul Calle. Limited edition

14 x 23 lithograph of Armstrong in his flight suit prior to the Apollo 11 mission, numbered 914/1000, signed in pencil by Armstrong at the National Air and Space Museum in 1976. Also signed in pencil by the artist, Paul Calle, beneath his pre-printed signature. Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 20.5 x 30. Affixed to the reverse of the frame is the rare printed description picturing an image of Armstrong captioned, “Paul Calle and Neil Armstrong signed the prints at the National Air and Space Museum on December 23, 1976.” In fine condition. A highly sought after item as this is the only individual print edition that Armstrong signed. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

447. Apollo 11. Color 11 x 14 NASA photo of the launch of Apollo 11,

signed and inscribed in black ink, “To Cameron, Neil Armstrong,” and “Buzz Aldrin,” and in faded blue ink, “Michael Collins.” Creasing and miniscule tack holes to corners, and exceedingly poor contrast and fading to Collins’s signature (barely perceptible at arm’s length), otherwise fine condition.

Oversized photos signed by the complete Apollo 11 crew are quite scarce.

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Fresh from the moon the crew pose at their first post-quarantine function 448. Apollo 11. Stellar glossy 10 x 8 photo of

the Apollo 11 crew posing with three executives of the Rice Hotel on August 12, 1969, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Lance—With best wishes—Neil Armstrong,” “Buzz Aldrin,” and “Michael Collins.” Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the photo’s original recipient, Lance Livingston, who is in the photo all the way to the left. Letter states, in part: “The very first public welcoming took place in Houston, Texas at the famous Rice Hotel…just before they were introduced, and welcomed…there was a very small reception one hour prior to that main reception for about 30 persons…I was National Sales Manager…of the Rice Hotel and I arranged to have a photographer be available…and had this picture taken (leftto-right are: Lance Livingston, Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, Leo Marcott (Food and Beverage Manager of Hotel), Mike Collins and Carl Suhrland (General Manager of Hotel). I asked the astronauts if they would sign the picture when it was developed and they said ‘yes’ and gave me an address at NASA…they would sign and return it to me. That is exactly what happened!!!!”

In very good condition, with scattered creases to edges, corners, and image, none affecting signatures. This function proved to be the first of what would turn out to be a very long line of public celebrations for the Apollo 11 crew. The constant demand on their time, of course, would impact all three men in various ways, but none of that weariness can be seen in the friendly smiles of all assembled. This is a truly singular example autographed by the returning heroes. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

449. Apollo 11. Program for an event

at the Smithsonian celebrating the fifth anniversary of the Apollo 11 lunar landing, July 20, 1974, two pages, 5.25 x 8, signed on the front in black felt tip by Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins, and signed and inscribed inside in blue ballpoint, “Best wishes to H. J. Mueller, Neil Armstrong.”

In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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450. Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin. Ex-

tremely desirable color 10 x 8 cardstock photo of Armstrong and Aldrin erecting the US flag on the moon, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Hans Mueller, with best wishes, Buzz Aldrin” and “Neil Armstrong, Apollo 11.” Irregular adhesion and fading to Armstrong’s signature (which remains entirely legible), otherwise fine condition. Photos of Armstrong on the lunar surface are extremely scarce. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

Uncommon postcard depicting the lunar descent 451. Apollo 11. Apollo 11 postcard, 3.25 x 5.25, with a depiction of an acrylic painting by Cheesman, captioned at the bottom, “Descent to the Moon / From a painting by Cheesman,” signed on the front in black felt tip by Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins. Reverse bears two April 20, 1972, Duke, Missouri, postal cancellations. In fine condition.

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Presenting a pictorial history of space to Hank Aaron, with the rare addition of his Apollo and Gemini missions 452. Neil Armstrong. Signed

book: Man in Space. Later printing. NY: Mallard Press, 1989. Hardcover, 11.5 x 11, 216 pages. Signed and inscribed on the title page, “To Hank Aaron, with admiration and all good wishes—Neil Armstrong, Gemini VIII, Apollo 11.” Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG-/None. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

Exceedingly rare Armstrong personal check

453. Neil Armstrong. Personal check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Armstrong, “Neil A. Armstrong,” payable to Lorian Pension–Profit Sharing Trust for $5530.00, December 28, 1987. A pencil notation, written by Armstrong in the memo line reads, “Principle 2500—Int. 3030—.”

In fine condition, with just slight show-through from bank stamps on reverse. Armstrong was president of Lorian, Inc., a business in Lebanon, Ohio, where he lived at the time. Incredibly scarce, this is only the fourth Armstrong check we have offered in over 30 years. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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454. Apollo 11. Limited edition commemorative sword, 0275/2000, made by Wilkinson Sword of London, in honor of the Apollo 11 moon

landing. Stainless steel blade measures 30˝ long and is engraved with depictions of the Saturn rocket launch, the Apollo XI lunar (LM) and command (CM) modules above the Moon’s surface, and the American flag and is engraved on a floating ribbon “Apollo 11 Moon Landing 20-7-1969.” Engraved at the bottom near the tang “By Appointment To Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Sword Cutlers,” the logo of “Wilkinson Sword London,” and “Made in England.” Overall length measures 36˝ long, with an 18 carat gold-plated crossguard and pommel, and a polished walnut grip. Sword is accompanied by its 39 x 6.75 mahogany plaque, with a gold-plated presentation plate reading, “Sword by / Wilkinson Sword of London / to Honour the Achievement / of the U.S.A. Moon Landing / 1969,” and also bearing an image of the Apollo 11 lunar module.

In fine condition, with some wear and tarnishing to presentation plate. An interesting and seldom-seen souvenir. RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

Attractive crew-signed set of 1969 New York Times souvenirs

455. Apollo 11. Three commemorative souvenir sheets featuring New York Times covers related to the Apollo 11 mission, bearing two affixed Man on the Moon stamps with first day cancellations, individually signed in black felt tip by Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins.

In overall fine condition. Accompanied by three letters of authenticity from Scott Cornish. An outstanding set of the sought-after full crew from man’s first lunar landing. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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456. Apollo 11. Business envelope, 8.75 x 4, bearing two July 16, 1969, Cape Canaveral postal cancellations, as well as four different space postage stamps, signed on the left side in black ballpoint by Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins. Envelope also bears a typed address at the bottom. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

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Apollo 11.

Flown piece of coldplate metal used to shield the Apollo 11 Command Module Columbia as it carried the crew to and from the moon. The triangular-shaped fragment measures approximately 1.25 x .75 and is encased in a 3.5 x 5 x 1.5 block of Lucite imprinted with the mission name and an identifying notation. In fine condition.

Presentation comes in its original box with a certificate from Historic Space. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

458. Apollo 11. Flown core sample removed from the heat shield of the Apollo 11 command module. The sample measures approximately .75 x .5 x .5. Sample is held by a metal claw suspended above a wooden base with a 1.5 x .75 brass plaque stating “Apollo 11 Heat Shield Fragment.” The base has a diameter of 5.5″ and is housed in a glass dome measuring 7″ high. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

459. Apollo 11. Flown heat shield fragment, flown from the moon on Apollo 11. Fragment measures 1.75 x .25 and is housed in a circular Lucite display, 3˝ in diameter, with “Apollo 11, Armstrong–Aldrin–Collins, July 16th–24th 1969,” imprinted inside. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200) 460. Apollo 11. A small triangular

swatch of Kapton foil removed from the Apollo 11 Command Module Columbia’s thermal protection subsystem, removed after splashdown

by O. W. Nasse, who was assigned to the Apollo 11 post landing and safety recovery team. Piece is affixed to a color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of the mission’s launch.

Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Florian Noller. In very fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

461. Apollo 11. A .5 x .5 swatch of Kapton foil removed from the Apollo 11 Command Module Columbia’s thermal protection subsystem, removed after splashdown by O. W. Nasse, who was assigned to the Apollo 11 post landing and safety recovery team. Piece is affixed to an 8.5 x 11 informational letter of authenticity from Ken Havekotte.

Presented within an Apollo 11 folder containing further details about the mission.RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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462. Apollo 11. 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.

Plug measures .75˝ long and is accompanied by a printed letter of authenticity from Ken Havekotte. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

463. Apollo 11. Origi-

nal fragment of film flown to the lunar surface on board Apollo 11. Film is affixed to an 8.5 x 11 certificate of authenticity signed by Richard W. Underwood, Supervisory Aerospace Technologist at the Johnson Space Center. Certificate details the chronology of the film from after liftoff until its return on board Columbia. The certificate states that “107 photographs were taken on this film roll while on the surface of the moon.” In fine condition. Underwood was responsible for developing the Apollo photographs—in fact he was the first person to view every photograph from the Gemini, Apollo, Skylab, Apollo-Soyuz and the first 23 space shuttle missions. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

464. Apollo 11. Flown triangular fragment of film removed from a roll flown aboard the Apollo 11 Lunar Module Eagle, affixed to a color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Aldrin on the lunar surface. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Florian Noller. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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465. Apollo 11. Meticu-

lously detailed hand-painted model by the Danbury Mint entitled ‘One Small Step for Man,’ measuring approximately 14 x 11 x 7, featuring sculpted figures of Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin on the lunar surface with the American flag, displayed against a newspaper background image with the headline, “Man Walks on Moon.” In fine condition, with a few minor dings. Model comes in its original packaging, with the upper portion of the inner styrofoam missing. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

466. Apollo 11.

Franklin Mint model of the Apollo 11 Eagle Lunar Module, 1:48 scale, originally produced to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the first manned lunar landing. The detailed die-cast model features a retractible landing gear mechanism and heat insulation electroplated with 24-karat gold, and is presented upon a sculptured base that evokes the the original Tranquility Base landing location. The rendezvous radar antenna has detached from the top of the module but is present, otherwise fine condition. Model comes in its original packaging. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

467. Apollo 11. Code 3 model of the Apollo 11 Lunar Module, measuring 11 x 7 x 9, featuring a replica of the spacecraft displayed upon a lunar surface base, including two astronaut figurines built to scale. In fine, bright, new condition. Accompanied by the original box.

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468. Buzz Aldrin.

Limited edition 17 x 26 lithograph of Aldrin in his white space suit prior to launch (done in the style of Paul Calle), numbered 14/200, signed in pencil. Also signed in pencil by the artist, Thomas Smith. Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 30 x 38. In very fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

469. Michael Collins. Limited edition 17

x 26 lithograph of Collins in his white space suit prior to launch (done in the style of Paul Calle), numbered 15/50, signed in pencil. Also signed in pencil by the artist, Thomas Smith. In fine condition. A rare offering as Collins agreed to sign only 50 examples. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

‘Apollo One Bids the Shuttle Godspeed’

470. Michael Collins. Original watercolor painting titled ‘Apollo One Bids the Shuttle Godspeed,’ 29.75 x 22.5, showing the Shuttle while looking through the Apollo 1 launch complex, signed in black ink, “Michael Collins IX ’09.” Matted and framed to an overall size of 38 x 31. In very fine condition.

Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Novaspace. While Collins’s artwork is accessible, few are space-related. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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Beautiful seascape from the Command Module Pilot 471. Michael Collins. Original

15.5 x 12 watercolor painting done

by Apollo 11 Command Module Pilot Michael Collins, entitled ‘Guarding the Crab Pot’ depicting a seagull perched atop a crab pot on an empty beach, signed in black ink, “Michael Collins III ’03.” Doublematted and framed to an overall size of 21.75 x 18. In fine condition.

Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Novaspace. Precertified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

472. Neil Armstrong. Color 12

x 18.75 poster commemorating the Apollo 11 flight from the 20th anniversary issue of Spaceport News, issued on July 16, 1989, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “Best wishes to Richard Ainsworth—Neil Armstrong.” In fine condition, with subtle haloing to inscription and signature. Accompanied by the full issue of Spaceport News.

Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

473. Apollo 11 Manned Flight Awareness Poster. Original color 16 x 21.5

Manned Flight Awareness poster for Apollo 11, with an image of a lunar module and astronaut on the moon’s surface that reads: “Houston Tranquility base here… the EAGLE has LANDED, Thanks for your Share.” In fine condition, with a bit of scattered light foxing and toning. RR Auction COA.…

(MB $200)

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474. Buzz Aldrin.

Personal check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Aldrin, “Edwin E. Aldrin, Jr.,” payable to Larry Haro for $27.00, August 10, 1977. In fine condition, with a bank stamp to body over first name of signature. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

475. Apollo 11. NASA Exceptional Service Medal with matching lapel pin and cloth rosette presented to Alfred P. Alibrando. Medal consists of a gold-colored 1.5˝ diameter medallion at the end of a blue and yellow ribbon, and is housed in its original presentation case.

Also includes the accompanying certificate signed at the conclusion

by NASA administrator Thomas O. Paine, one page, 13.75 x 10.75, October 20, 1969. In full: “The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Awards to Alfred P. Alibrando the NASA Exceptional Service Medal, For superior achievement and contributions to the success of the Apollo Program. His leadership, professional skill, and personal dedication were essential elements in the fulfillment of this Nation’s commitment to achieve the goal, during this decade, of landing a man on the Moon and returning him safely to Earth. The scientific and technological capability demonstrated by the Apollo 11 has opened for all mankind the new era of interplanetary travel.”

Gold seal remains affixed to lower left. Framed to an overall size of 15.25 x 12.25. In overall fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200) 476. Apollo 11 Manned Flight Awareness Poster. Manned Flight Aware-

ness poster for Apollo 11 entitled ‘Results: Three Round Trips,’ 17 x 22, featuring an image of three tickets with photos of Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, and Buzz Aldrin, respectively labeled “Awareness,” “Perfection,” and “Performance.” Unobtrusive scattered creases, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

477. Buzz Aldrin and Charlie Duke. Color 20 x 16 limited edi-

tion manuscript print of Aldrin on the lunar surface, numbered 99/99, commemorating the first words spoken from the moon, signed in black felt tip by the two astronauts who made the exchange between the moon and mission control: “‘Contact light, OK, Engine stop,’ Buzz Aldrin, Apollo XI Lunar Module Pilot” and “‘We copy you down, Eagle,’ Charles M. Duke, Jr., Apollo XI Lunar Landing ‘CAPCOM.’” Matted and framed to an overall size of 27.5 x 23.5. In fine condition, with a few small dings to frame. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

478. Apollo 11. Scarce gold-colored Apollo 11 Manned Flight Aware-

ness 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.” These were awarded

by NASA to important people involved in the space program. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Fantastic Hasselblad film of the lunar surface

479. Apollo 11. Three strips of 70mm Hasselblad film positives, originally taken during the Apollo 11 mission. Each strip measures approxi-

mately 25˝ long and contains a total of 26 images of the lunar surface, some with portions of the spacecraft visible as well. In fine condition.

RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Manual page used in the Command Module simulator

480. Apollo 11. Apollo 11 launch operations checklist used during training at the Manned Spacecraft Center in Houston, prior to the mission, one page, 5.5 x 8, headed at the top, “L/6-1 Crew Log,” with a tab on the right edge, also labeled “Crew Log.” Signed in the center in blue ballpoint, “Used in training for Apollo XI, Buzz Aldrin.” Accompanied by a letter of authenticity signed by Aldrin, which reads, in part: “Accompanying this letter is a sheet from the CSM 107 (Apollo 11) Launch Operations Checklist, SKB32100080-306. It was part of the complete manual that was used in the Command Module Apollo Mission Simulator…The sheet is from Section 6 titled: Crew Log…Side 6-1 is the title sheet to this section…I kept the checklist after our mission as a reminder of all the training that took place in 1969.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

482. Apollo 11. An official NASA printed Apollo 11 Lunar Opera481. Apollo 11. Souvenir swatch containing a portion of the crystals

removed from Lunar Module #5 during the first on-pad launch vehicle transfusions in July 1969, which removed these problematic crystals from the glycol solution in the spacecraft’s cooling system. Swatch measures 2.5 x 2.5 and is affixed to an 8.5 x 11 copy of a newspaper article regarding the ‘minor problems’ of a leaky nitrogen line and the formation of these crystals in the cooling fluid. In fine condition, with the swatch becoming slightly detached. Accompanied by a copy of an article from an original Grumman news release detailing the entire launch vehicle transfusion work project of the crystals being removed from LM-5/Eagle. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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tions Plan, dated June 27, 1969, 8 x 10.5, 184 pages, staple-bound, providing a minute-by-minute plan for the time astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin were to spend on the lunar surface. First page bears photocopied signatures of H. W. Wood, Jr., R. G. Zedekar, H. A. Kuehnel, C. H. Woodling, W. J. North, and Deke Slayton. Introduction states, “This Final Edition…defines equipment requirements, crew/ equipment interfaces, and final flight planning and crew activities for lunar surface EVA operations during the first manned lunar mission.”

One page inside provides instructions for Armstrong to step foot on the moon, “Descend to footpad…Step to Surface.” Scattered soiling and slight surface loss to right edge of the front cover, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

483. Apollo 11. An official

NASA printed Apollo 11 Lunar Trajectory Notes manual, dated July 14, 1969, 8 x 10.5, 167 pages, bound by two staples on the left edge. Foreword states that this document “is to provide the layman with some general information about the design of lunar trajectories and some specific information about the Apollo 11 mission.” Manual provides information on Launch and Translunar Ejection, Lunar Module Descent and Landing, LM Lift-Off, and Emergency Return to Earth. In very good condition, with pencil notations and foxing to front cover, dampstaining to back cover, and expected handling wear. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

484. Buzz Aldrin. The Apollo Spacecraft: A Chronology, Volume III, 1964–1966, 7.75 x 10.25, 286 pages, signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint by Aldrin. A couple light creases passing through signature, mild handling wear, and some light sunning to spine, otherwise fine condition.

Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

485.

“Neil Armstrong, Apollo 11,” obtained on the maiden voyage of a plane named in his honor 486. Neil Armstrong. Color

menu from the maiden voyage of Alitalia’s 747 aircraft, named the ‘Neil Armstrong,’ 6.5 x 9.5, two pages, signed on the front cover in blue felt tip, “Neil Armstrong, Apollo 11.” Menu was signed on the 1970 maiden voyage of the plane named after Armstrong, and was obtained by a young girl on the flight. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Apollo 11.

Original pen and ink sketch of an eagle with an olive branch in its talons, done by artist Alan Stevens on a 4.5 x 6.5 sheet. Framed to an overall size of 6.5 x 8.5. In fine condition.

Stevens did the final design artwork for Apollo 1, 7, 9, and 10 and made design proposals for Apollo 11, 12, and 17. Provenance: Goldberg, 2008. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

487. Neil Armstrong. Unique ‘3-D’ postcard featuring a lenticular image of the Apollo 11 moon landing, 5.75 x 4, signed on the reverse in black ink by Armstrong. Scattered surface marks, a light band of toning to left edge, and slight brush to signature, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Aldrin’s Air Force retirement certificate 488. Buzz Aldrin. Certificate of retirement from the Armed Services, 11 x 14, certifying “that Colonel Edwin E. Aldrin, Jr.,…having served faithfully and honorably was retired from the United States Air Force,” and dated March 1, 1972. Certificate is signed

by Chief of Staff John D. Ryan and Air Force Flight Test Center Commander Robert White. Certificate is housed in its original presentation folder and is accompanied by a February 29, 1972, TLS from White to Aldrin, which reads, in part: “Your retirement… concludes an outstanding military career of more than 20 years of loyal and dedicated service…The loyal and conscientious service you have rendered will remain as an inspiration for others to follow.” In fine condition.

RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

489. Apollo 11. Original color

16 x 20 poster of an artist’s image of the Apollo 11 crew by the A.A.A. Novelty Company of Washington, D. C. In fine condition, with a couple small edge tears. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

490. Michael Collins. Ink

signature on an off-white 13 x 9 board, with an identical size mat applied to the board with a color photo of Collins and Gemini 10 and Apollo 11 mission patches affixed to the mat. In fine condition.

Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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491. Neil Armstrong. Felt tip signature, “Neil Armstrong,” on a white 5.5 x 3.5 card. In fine condition. Accompanied by an unsigned candid photo of Armstrong taken at the time of signing, with a collector’s date notation on the reverse of Berlin, September 7, 1974. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Vintage ‘red-numbered’ mission emblem portrait

492. Paul Calle. Origi-

nal signed pencil drawing of Neil Armstrong making his first step onto the moon, very similar to Calle’s painting used for the famous First Man on the Moon stamp issued in 1969 by the USPS, on an off-white 8.5 x 12 sheet, signed in the lower right in pencil by Calle. In fine condition.

RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

493. Charlie Duke.

Souvenir typescript, one page, 8.5 x 11, titled at the top, “Man’s First Words after Landing on the Moon, As told to Charles Duke, the Apollo 11 Capcom or capsule communicator in Houston.” Typescript details the exchange between Duke, Neil Armstrong, and Buzz Aldrin, including Armstrong’s famous words, “Houston, Tranquility Base here, the Eagle has landed.” Signed at the bottom in black felt tip by Duke. In very fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

494. Wally Schirra.

Glossy 8 x 10 North American Rockwell Corporation composite news photo of the Apollo 11 capsule after its flight, signed in black felt tip by Schirra. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

495. Apollo 11. Vintage color glossy 10 x 8 ‘red-numbered’ NASA photo of the Apollo 11 mission emblem, signed in black felt tip, “Michael Collins CMP,” and “Buzz Aldrin LMP.” A uniform shade of mild toning, a couple of corner creases, and some light surface loss along bottom edge, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

496. Buzz Aldrin.

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 ‘red-numbered’ NASA photo of Aldrin working on the lunar surface, signed in black felt tip.

In fine condition. Precertified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $200)

497. Buzz Aldrin. Color

glossy 10 x 8 photo of the American flag left on the lunar surface by Armstrong and Aldrin, signed in black felt tip, “‘We came in peace…’

Buzz Aldrin Apollo XI LMP.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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498. 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. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

502. Michael Collins. Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Collins posing in his white space suit against a lunar background, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition.

Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

503. Buzz Aldrin.

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 ‘red-numbered’ NASA photo of Aldrin working on the lunar surface, signed in black felt tip.

In fine condition. Precertified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $200)

499. Buzz Aldrin. Color satin-

finish 10 x 8 photo of Aldrin standing alongside the American flag on the lunar surface, signed in silver ink, “First lunar landing, Buzz Aldrin Apollo XI.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

500. Buzz Aldrin.

Color 10 x 8 NASA photo of Aldrin descending the ladder from the lunar lander to become the second man on the moon, signed in black felt tip, “Buzz Aldrin, Apollo XI LMP.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

504. Buzz Aldrin.

Color 10 x 8 NASA photo of Aldrin on the lunar surface, signed and inscribed in black ink, “To Don Brady, with best wishes, Edwin E. Aldrin, Jr., Gemini XII and Apollo XI.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

505. Buzz Aldrin.

501. Buzz Aldrin. Color satinfinish 8 x 10 photo of Aldrin posing in his white space suit, his hand resting on his helmet, signed in blue felt tip, “Buzz Aldrin Apollo XI.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $200)

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Classic color satin-finish 11 x 14 photo of Aldrin on the lunar surface, nicely signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with scattered surface bends and creases. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

506. Apollo 11 Mission Control. Color

510. Buzz Aldrin. Color 8 x 10 NASA photo, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Terry, No dream is too high for those with their eyes in the sky, with best wishes, Buzz Aldrin.” A couple of light bends and a paperclip impression to top edge, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

10 x 8 NASA photo of the Apollo 11 mission emblem, signed in black felt tip by Chris Kraft, Gene Kranz, Gerry Griffin, and Glynn Lunney.

In fine condition. Precertified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $200)

507. Buzz Aldrin. Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Aldrin descending from the lunar module, signed in silver ink, “‘The Eagle has Landed, Buzz Aldrin, Apollo XI.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

508. Buzz Aldrin.

Fantastic color 18.75 x 23 photo of Aldrin facing the American flag on the lunar surface, signed in the lower border in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a slightly trimmed bottom edge.

Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

511. Neil Armstrong. Color 8 x 10 NASA photo of Armstrong posing

in his white space suit, his helmet by his side, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip, “To Doug—Best of luck, Neil Armstrong.” In fine condition, with signature and inscription just a shade or two light. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

512. Buzz Aldrin.

509. Buzz Aldrin. Color

satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Aldrin in orbit with Earth in the background, signed in blue felt tip.

In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Color glossy 10 x 8 ‘red-numbered’ NASA photo of Aldrin conducting an experiment on the moon, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $200)

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514. Buzz Aldrin.

Color 19 x 15 photo of the Apollo 11 Saturn V launch, signed in blue felt tip. Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 26.25 x 23. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

515. Buzz Aldrin. Fabulous oversized color satin-finish 19.25 x 24 photo of Aldrin standing on the lunar surface, with Neil Armstrong reflected in Aldrin’s visor, signed in black felt tip, “Buzz Aldrin, Apollo 11 LMP.” In very fine condition.

Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Novaspace.

Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

516. Buzz Aldrin. Color satinfinish 10 x 14 photo of Aldrin on the lunar surface after becoming the second man to step on the moon, signed in black felt tip, “Best wishes from the surface of the moon, Buzz Aldrin, Apollo XI.” In fine condition.

Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

517. Buzz Aldrin. Color 10 x 8 NASA photo of Aldrin on

the lunar surface, signed in silver ink. Photo bears a ‘First Man on the Moon’ stamp and first day cancellation to the lower right. Also includes a 1999 special 30th anniversary commemorative issue of Life magazine depicting Aldrin on the cover, signed in blue felt tip. Presented in a Life ‘Collector’s Series’ folder. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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518. Apollo 11. Printed Apollo 11 Technical Information Summary Apollo-11 (AS-506) Apollo Saturn V Space Vehicle, dated June 25, 1969, and measuring 8.5 x 11. The extremely detailed document provides a full technical explanation of the Apollo spacecraft’s systems and modules, complete with diagrams and schematics, with the final diagram for lunar surface communications showing a man on the moon.

Scattered light toning and creasing to covers, mild handling wear, and owner’s signature at top of front cover, otherwise fine condition.

RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

519. Neil Armstrong: Tom Stafford. TLS signed “Tom,” one

page, 8.5 x 11, Synthesis Group letterhead, no date. Letter to Neil Armstrong. In part: “The Synthesis Group, which I have been honored to chair, was challenged to develop a road map for the President’s Space Exploration Initiative, a new vision for America in the 21st century—a vision that will return us to the Moon to stay and onward to Mars. Our report, ‘America at the Threshold,’ responds to that challenge. Your personal copy of that report is attached.” The America at the Threshold publication is included. In fine condition, with creases and a couple tiny tears to top edge. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Armstrong to Buck Rogers: “Only two pilots went from the X-15 program to the Astronaut Program.

The other is Joe Engle” 520. Neil Armstrong. TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, University of Cincinnati letterhead, May 7, 1979. Letter to his good friend Buck Rogers. In full: “Only two pilots went from the X-15 program to the Astronaut Program. The other is Joe Engle, who has not flown in orbit, but flew several of the Space Shuttle landing flights last year and is expected to command some of the forthcoming shuttle flights. Enclosed is an X-15 booklet which you may enjoy keeping.” In fine condition, with a paperclip impression to top edge and a few light creases and wrinkles. An interesting piece of correspondence between two names closely related with space travel. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Anonymously donating a signed cover to raise money for the father of Apollo 1’s Roger Chaffee 521. Michael Collins. TLS, one page,

7 x 9, National Air and Space Museum letterhead, April 20, 1976. Letter to Anthony Cipriano offering to donate a cover to a fund raising effort for Roger Chaffee’s father. In full: “Thank you for your recent letter concerning Mr. Chaffee’s auction. I enclose a cover which may be auctioned.

I‘d prefer that my name be kept out of it, as I am besieged by similar requests, and it is difficult to explain to people why I have made an exception in this case. With all good wishes for a successful auction for this most worthy cause.” In fine condition, with a few scattered light creases. Accompanied by a signed hardcover edition of Collins’s book Carrying the Fire, signed and inscribed on the half-title page to the letter’s recipient, “For Tony Cipriano, with all good wishes, Michael Collins,” and also signed by Curator of Astronautics, Walt Flint. Also accompanied by an unsigned glossy 8 x 10 photo of the Apollo 11 crew seated at a conference table, most likely at the Air and Space Museum, with a copy of Collins’s book on the table. Less than a year before his death, Roger Chaffee asked his father to promise he would do all he could to support the space program should ‘buy the farm.’ Donald Chaffee kept his promise to his son by traveling the country and speaking to civic and school organizations, all at his own expense. By 1974, the father had lost his business and was $78,000 in debt. The space community in conjunction with the International Association of Space Philatelists (IASP) held a benefit auction to help the father, and Collins did his part to help the cause. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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522. Apollo 11. Terrif-

ic original official NASA color 70mm transparency of the Lunar Module’s imposing shadow against the cratered lunar surface, 2 x 2, contained in its original 5.5 x 8.75 presentation folder. Folder bears numerous handwritten identifying notations, specifying this as frame number AS11-39-5827. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

526. Apollo 11 Firing Room. Two

original NASA Kennedy Space Center laminated access badges for Apollo 11, 2.5 x 4, one labeled, “Firing Room Access Relief,” and the other labeled, “Secondary Firing Room Access.” In overall fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

527. Apollo 11. Uncommon oversized 14 x 14.5 swatch of Beta cloth bearing a printed 10˝ diameter Apollo 11 mission emblem in the center. In fine condition, with a few surface marks. Accompanied by an embroidered Lion Brothers Apollo 11 mission insignia patch, measuring the typical 4˝ in diameter. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

523. Apollo 11. Complete bound Apollo 11 20th anniversary press kit, 8.5 x 11, 250 pages, providing very detailed information and diagrams of the entire mission including information related to the first moonwalks. In fine condition, with mild handling wear. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) 528. Apollo 11. Collection

of five items: Life magazine, dated July 4, 1969, featuring Neil Armstrong on the cover; a 20th anniversary issue of Spaceport News; a 20th anniversary commemorative booklet; an anniversary reprint of the Log of Apollo 11; and an Apollo 11 bumper sticker.

Wear and creases to magazine, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

524. Apollo 11. Seven Apollo

11 KSC-NASA issued badges, all stamped “sample,” produced to test printing specifications. Badges include “Operations Parking Area,” “RADCC,” “Relief Hazardous Operations,” “Operations Management Room,” and “Flight Readiness Review.” Affixed with tape at edges to opposite sides of an 8.25 x 10.75 sheet, otherwise overall fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

529. Apollo 11.

525. Apollo 11. Three

different original Kennedy Space Center Apollo 11 badges: one bearing the mission insignia as a VIP launch viewing badge; one transportation access pass for the public affairs site; and one Apollo 11 host pass. In overall very good to fine condition, with soiling due to age.RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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Eight different vintage color glossy NASA photos related to the Apollo 11 mission, 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, primarily consisting of photos of the lunar surface. Includes three ‘red-numbered’ photos. In overall fine condition, with some adhesive remnants to surfaces of a few photos.

RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

530. Apollo 11. Collection of seven items related to Apollo 11: an 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”; an access badge, 5 x 3, number 9357, issued to an unnamed recipient as an invitation to the launch of Apollo 11; a Spaceman Automatic writst watch, made in honor of the mission; an unsigned FDC; a program for the 20th anniversary celebration at the Kennedy Space Center; a USPS stamp folio; and an 8˝ diameter commemorative plate by Lund and Clausen of Denmark. In overall fine condition, with some chipping and crazing to watch band. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

531. Apollo 11. Five

items given to an employee of North American Rockwell’s Space Division in September 1969: two Apollo 8 medallions containing metal carried aboard the mission, one of which is affixed to a 10 x 7.25 presentation card; one Apollo 11 medallion containing metal from spacecrafts Columbia and Eagle; a membership card, 3.5 x 2.25, recognizing the employee’s contribution to the Apollo 11 mission; a Rockwell ‘Man on the Moon’ magazine; and a form letter from Rockwell’s president transmitting these items. In overall fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

532. Apollo 11. Complete original City Edition of the July 21, 1969, Miami Herald, with the huge headline proclaiming, “Man Walks On The Moon,” and featuring an image of Armstrong and Aldrin on the lunar surface. Uniform toning, scattered light paper loss along central horizontal fold and edges, as well as a few small separations, otherwise very good condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

533. Apollo 11.

Collection of 24 different vintage glossy NASA photos related to the Apollo 11 mission, 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, consisting of photos of Aldrin and Armstrong training, engineers servicing the spacecrafts, the Saturn V rocket on the launch pad and during liftoff, and mission control. In overall fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

534. Apollo 11. Apollo 11 Copper McDonnell Douglas contractor medallion. The 2˝ diameter medal bears a raised rendition of the Apollo II spacecraft and the name “McDonnell Douglas Astronautics Company,” around the edge. The reverse bears the date of the mission, the names of the crew, and the McDonnell Douglas logo. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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Key PLSS dust plug cover removed for the Apollo 12 moonwalks 537. Apollo 12 PLSS Dust Plug Cover. Flown Portable Life

Support System (PLSS) dust plug carried to the lunar surface on board the Apollo 12 lunar module Intrepid. Metal cover measures 1.5˝ in diameter, with a government inspection stamp on the rim as well as two serial numbers, “708365,” and “SV723763.” There are also remnants of another number along the rim. This cap protected a connector interface on the back of the PLSS. This cover would have been removed by astronauts Conrad or Bean prior to their EVA as the crew suited up for their moon walks. Accompanied by a handwritten letter of authenticity from Charles Conrad which reads, “This dust plug seal belonged to LM-6/Intrepid. Therefore, this dust plug seal flew from Earth and landed on the Ocean of Storms, Moon during the period of November 14–24, 1969. Charles Conrad, Jr., CDR, Apollo XII.”

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This plug played a critical function on the PLSS during the mission. The PLSS, a component of the A7L space suit, provided breathing gasses, cooling, power, and communications to the astronauts while they were conducting their extra vehicular activities on the lunar surface. The plug protected a connector interface when not in use. The connector was designed for an umbilical which ran between the PLSS itself and a remote control unit which was mounted on the astronaut’s chest.

The cap was removed prior to EVA as the crew suited up, and would have been left in the lunar module during the moonwalks, making this plug one of the only pieces of a flown PLSS to return to Earth as the bulky 80 plus pound backpack were jettisoned to the lunar surface by the astronauts prior to lift off from the lunar surface. RR Auction COA.…(MB $1000)

538. Apollo 12: Al Worden. Flown emergency wrench (‘Tool B’) carried to the lunar surface on board the Apollo 12 Lunar Module Intrepid. L-shaped wrench measures 7˝ long, with a circular ring on the bottom of the handle, with a 5˝ arm extending from the handle to which different heads could be attached. Inside of the handle bears NASA parts and serial number. Wrench comes on a wooden 10.5 x 9 presentation plaque, with a small engraved plaque which reads, “Presented to / Maj. Alfred Worden, USAF / By the Crew of Apollo XII / A key to your own CSM, checked out aboard Intrepid, November 1969, on its voyage to the Ocean of Storms, Moon.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Worden, which reads, in part, “I hereby certify the emergency wrench…was flown to the moon onboard the Apollo 12 lunar module ‘Intrepid’ as part of its emergency tool kit. I served as the back CMP on that flight, and as such I helped insert the crew into the spacecraft before lunch. This key was a gift from the Apollo 12 crew to thank me and to commemorate their flight.” RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

Panel schematic flown to the moon

539. Apollo 12. Flown Apollo 12 CSM systems data page, 18 x 10.5, of Panel 8 of the Command Module’s control panel, titled at the top, “SC 108, Functions Powered Thru CB,” and a small tab affixed to the lower right edge, signed in black ballpoint, “Flown to the Moon on Apollo 12, Richard Gordon CMP.” In fine condition, with two vertical folds. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Moonpans.com stating that the page originates from Gordon’s personal collection. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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Robbins medal presented to his old Gemini crew mate Gordon Cooper, who lost out on an Apollo command 540. Apollo 12. 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 “147.” Condition is mint state. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Gordon Cooper, who was presented with this medal

by Pete Conrad after he returned from the moon, recounting how he lost out on the command of Apollo 13. Letter reads, in part: “This medallion was carried on the Apollo XII flight by my old friend Charles ‘Pete’ Conrad during November 14 to 24, 1969. He was the commander of this mission which made the second lunar landing of the Apollo Program at the Ocean of Storms…Pete and I flew together back in 1965 on Gemini 5…This medallion has serial number 147 engraved on the back side and is one of the Robbins series of medallions made for flight crews during the Apollo Program…Normal Apollo crew rotations from back-up crew to prime flight crew was as follows—the back-up crew would be named the prime crew of the third mission down the line in the Apollo flight program…Based on this rotation, I should have been selected as commander of Apollo 13. However, office ‘politics’ in the Astronaut Corps, the return to flight status of Alan Shepard after the correction of an inner ear disorder, and the view points of certain NASA managers allowed for the selection of Shepard ahead of me for command of Apollo 13. Shepard fell behind in training and was allowed to switch to commander of Apollo 14, moving Jim Lovell and his crew up to Apollo 13. Of course, if I had received command of Apollo 13, it would have been my ‘lost moon.’ I would not have been able to walk on the moon because of the flaw in the oxygen tank which caused the explosion…If I had been selected for command on Apollo 13, there would not have been a falling behind in training because of my extensive work experience during back-up on Apollo 10. Shepard was very fortunate to be pulled from command of ‘13’ and placed on ‘14.’ As it turned out, he was the only one of us Mercury guys to actually fly to and land on the moon.” RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

541. Apollo 12. Flown printed fabric American flag carried on board Apollo 12, 5.5 x 3.75, matted to an 8 x 11 certificate which reads, “This flag was carried to the moon by the crew of Apollo 12, November 19, 1969, Ocean of Storms.” Matted and framed to an overall size of 11.75 x 14.75. Some unobtrusive soiling and slight dampstaining to certificate, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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542. Apollo 12. Flown embroidered Apollo 12 mission patch, 4˝ in

diameter, carried to the moon on board Apollo 12. Patch is affixed to the center of a letter of authenticity signed by Gordon Cooper, which reads, in part: “The cloth patch displayed with this letter was carried on the flight of Apollo XII, the second manned lunar landing.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

543. Apollo 12. Flown gold foil star from the Apollo 12 mission. Star

measures .25˝ across and is affixed to a laminated presentation card that reads, “Flown on 2nd Manned Lunar Landing Apollo XII,” presented to “S. Faber,” with his name at the bottom written in an unknown hand.

In fine condition. Only a very limited number of these stars were carried on the mission and presented to key NASA personnel. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

544. Apollo 12. A flown .75 x .25 piece of film carried to the lunar surface on board Apollo 12. Film is taped by its edges to a 6.5 x 4 certificate signed by Richard W. Underwood, Supervisory Aerospace Technologist at the manned Spacecraft Center which reads, in part: “The attached film was carried on board Apollo 12 during its historic flight to the moon…It was carried to the surface of the moon by astronauts Charles Conrad and Alan Bean in the lunar module ‘Intrepid’ on November 19-20, 1969.” Certificate is also signed in blue ink, “From my personal collection Charles Conrad, Jr.,” and “Alan Bean.” In fine condition. An interesting item certified by both of the Apollo 12 moonwalkers. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

545. Alan Bean and Richard Gordon. A 9.5

x 8.75 swatch of Beta cloth with a printed 3˝ diameter Apollo 12 mission emblem in the center, signed in black felt tip, “Alan Bean,” and “Richard Gordon Apollo XII.” In fine condition, with a light vertical crease to left border. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

546. Apollo 12. A 9 x 9 swatch of Beta cloth, bearing a printed

3-inch diameter Apollo 12 mission emblem, signed in black felt tip by Alan Bean, Charles Conrad, and Richard Gordon. In fine condition.

Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

547. Alan Bean.

Limited edition color canvas giclee print of one of Bean’s paintings of the Moon, numbered 78/150, stretched over a 10 x 12 wooden frame, signed in gold ink by Bean.

In very fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

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Bean’s final study for his “Reaching for the Stars” mural 548. Alan Bean. Extraordinary original pencil sketch by Alan Bean, 19.25 x

18, signed at the bottom in pencil, “Final drawing for ‘Reaching for the Stars,’ Alan Bean, April ’97, Houston, Texas.” Bean’s final study for the enormous mural he painted in the entrance hall of the United States Astronaut Hall of Fame.

The drawing includes the original guide lines Bean drew while in the process of creating the drawing, as well as notations in his hand regarding measurements of the final mural. Attractively triple-matted and framed to an overall size of 27.25 x 26. In fine condition. Accompanied by a printed description of the painting, signed in blue felt tip, “Alan Bean, Artist/Moonwalker, Apollo 12,” in part: “In one sense this is a painting of a universal astronaut, symbolizing everyone who flew in Mercury, Gemini, Apollo, Skylab, and Apollo-Soyuz…I painted this astronaut, this star sailor, to represent the best in each of us, what we can accomplish, who we can be, if we will create the courage and determination to move in the direction of our dreams.” Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

549. Alan Bean. Very limited

edition printed Apollo 12 mission summary report, 5/5, one page, 8.5 x 11, dated October 20, 1997.

Summary reads, in part: “Pete and I descended to the Moon and… landed on the Ocean of Storms…

We made two moonwalks over the next day and a half, exploring the lunar surface and obtaining rocks that might unravel some of the mysteries of the ancient and alien world.” Signed at the conclusion in blue felt tip, “Alan Bean, Lunar Module Pilot—Apollo 12.” Mild haloing to all of Bean’s writing and signature, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

550. Charles Conrad. Metal plaque, 9 x 8,

etched with an image of the Lunar Landing Training Vehicle in flight, with printed signatures of 13 Apollo astronauts underneath, signed in the upper left in black felt tip

by Conrad. Metal plaque is affixed to a larger 12 x 11.75 wooden plaque, along with two smaller informational plaques. In fine condition, with some scattered light surface marks and scratches. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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551. Alan Bean and Charles Conrad. Color

15.5 x 11.75 print of an artistic rendition of Bean and Conrad exploring the lunar surface, signed in gold ink, “Charles Conrad, Cdr.” and “Alan Bean, Lunar Module Pilot, Apollo 12.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

552. Apollo Astronauts.

Color 20 x 16 print of the Apollo 12 astronauts approaching the Surveyor 3 on the surface of the moon, their LM off in the background, signed in the lower border in black felt tip by Alan Bean, Walt Cunningham, Charlie Duke, Rusty Schweickart, and Al Worden, each adding their Apollo missions under their signatures, and also signed by Flight Director Glynn Lunney. In fine condition, with a few trivial spots to borders, and a horizontal crease to right side. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

557. Alan Bean. Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Bean working on the lunar surface, signed in silver ink, “An island of refuge in an ocean of storms, Alan Bean, Apollo 12.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $150)

553. Alan Bean. Souvenir type-

script, one page, 8.5 x 11, containing a portion of Bean’s and Pete Conrad’s transcript on the moon, headed at the top, “Looking for the Halo Crater.” Typescript shows the conversation from 133:20:09 to 133:21:32 and is signed at the bottom in black felt tip, “Alan Bean, Apollo XII.” In very fine condition.

Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

558. Apollo 12.

554. Alan Bean. Color satin-

finish 8 x 10 photo of Bean suiting up for his Apollo 12 flight, signed in black felt tip, “Ready for the moon 11-14-69, Alan Bean, Apollo 12.”

In very fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

555. Charles Conrad. Color 8

x 10 NASA photo of Conrad during training for the Apollo 12 mission, signed in black ink. In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Steve Zarelli.

Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

556. Apollo 12. Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of the crew posing in their spacesuits in front of their training module, signed in blue felt tip by Charles Conrad, Richard Gordon, and Alan Bean, adding “Apollo 12.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of the Apollo 12 rocket on the launch pad, signed in blue felt tip by Charles Conrad and in black felt tip by Alan Bean and Richard Gordon. In very fine condition. Precertified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $200)

559. Charles Conrad. Satin-finish 20 x 16 photo of Conrad examining the Surveyor 3 spacecraft, his Apollo 12 lunar module in the distance, signed in black felt tip, “Charles Conrad, Apollo XII.” Rolled and in very fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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560. Charles Conrad. Color glossy 8 x 7.5

photo of Alan Bean in the process of deploying the ALSEP, matted to an overall size of 16 x 20, signed on the mat in black felt tip, “Al is saying ‘It’s stuck!’ Charles Conrad, Jr.” Reverse of the photo bears a stamp that reads, “NASA authenticated by,” signed below in black felt tip, “Charles Conrad, Jr.” In fine condition. Provenance: Superior Auction, Fall 1998. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

561. Richard Gordon. Color glossy 9.25

x 7.25 photo of Apollo 12’s Intrepid descending to the moon, matted to an overall size of 16 x 20, signed on the mat in black felt tip. The reverse of the photo bears a stamp that reads, “NASA authenticated by,” and is signed in black felt tip, “Richard Gordon.” In fine condition. Provenance: Superior Auction, Fall 1998. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Bean’s shadowy selfportrait taken by him on the lunar surface 562. Alan Bean. Glossy 8 x 10 NASA photo of Charles Conrad’s shadow on the lunar surface, matted to an overall size of 11 x 14, signed on the mount in black felt tip, “Alan Bean.” Reverse of photo bears a stamp which reads, “NASA photo taken and authenticated by,” and signed in black felt tip “Alan Bean,” along with an affixed caption describing the scene. In fine condition.

Provenance: Superior Auction, Fall 1999. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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564. Alan Bean. Outstanding

oversized color satin-finish 40 x 8.25 panoramic photo of the Apollo 12 landing site at the Ocean of Storms, showing Pete Conrad working at the equipment bay of the Intrepid, signed in silver ink, “Alan Bean, Apollo 12 LMP.” Bean has also notated the interesting features and landmarks of the landing area, including Conrad, the Surveyor crater, the ALSEP package, the solar wind collector, and even his own shadow. Rolled and in fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Moonpans.com. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $150)

565. Alan Bean. Color satin-

finish 8 x 10 photo of Bean crouched beside the Lunar Module, signed in black felt tip, “Alan Bean, Apollo 12.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

566. Apollo 12. Oversized 19 x 23.75 photo of Pete Conrad examining the Surveyor 3 spacecraft, with the Intrepid in the background, signed in blue ballpoint by Conrad, and in black felt tip by Dick Gordon and Alan Bean. Photo is affixed to a slightly larger mount. In fine condition, with Bean’s signature a shade or two light. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

567. Charles Conrad. Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Conrad on

the ladder of the Lunar Module, signed in blue felt tip, “Man, that may have been a small one for Neil but that’s a long one for me! Charles Conrad, Jr., Cdr. Apollo XII.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Hearty praise to a Honeywell employee responsible for “Apollo display and control devices” 568. Richard Gordon. TLS signed “R. F. Gordon, Jr,” one page, 8 x 10.25, NASA letterhead, no date. Letter to Donald Howard at Honeywell Corporation. In full: “I do not have to remind you of the importance of the Apollo Program and the rigorous development, qualification and inspection each component and subassembly must be subjected to. Your work as Senior Production Control Administrator for the Apollo display and control devices for the past three years has been an inspiration to all you have worked with on the program. Your personal initiative and outstanding workmanship will, I am sure, continue to benefit the Apollo Program. It is a distinct pleasure to recognize individuals such as yourself for a job ‘well done.’” In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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Original keynote address on his voyage to the moon 569. Charles Conrad. Typed and signed

speech, 16 pages, 8.5 x 11, given on June 5, 1990. Speech is titled “Reflection of the Moon,” and reads, in part: “I had a great time on the moon. It was a fantastic experience. If you’ve ever watched the tapes of our landing, you’ll note I was laughing and frolicking for most of the time I spent on the lunar surface. There was a sense of elation and exhilaration. The moon was stark but beautiful, and I was amazed at how truly small it was…

President Kennedy had set the objective to go to the moon in this decade.

In 1964 and 65, it was a foregone conclusion that we would be going to the moon on a steady basis…In 1967 President Johnson stopped the entire program. We were all dressed up with nowhere to go. It is very frustrating to be sitting here today.” Signed on the last page in black ink, “This speech was delivered June 5, 1990 at an International Space Conference in Hiroshima, Japan. It was the keynote speech and was delivered at the invitation of the Governor of Hiroshima, Mr. Takeshita. Charles Conrad, Jr.” In fine condition. Provenance: Steven R. Belasco Collection. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

570. Apollo 12. Apollo 12 ‘Type 1’ insurance cover, 6.5 x 3.5, with a cachet of the Apollo 12 mission emblem with navy wings underneath, bearing a November 14, 1969, Kennedy Space Center postmark, signed in black felt tip by Charles Conrad, Dick Gordon, and Alan Bean. Cover is affixed to a signed letter of authenticity from Charles Conrad, which reads, in part: “This Apollo XII crew cover was signed by the entire Apollo XII crew just days before our launch…The set of covers were originally planned to be flown on our flight to the moon. However, we collectively agreed not to fly them to avoid favoritism due to multiple requests to fly a variety of covers in our personal preference kits. This cover is one from my personal collection.” In fine, bright condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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APOLLO 13 Flown Robbins medal #230 from Dave Scott’s personal collection 573. Apollo 13. 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 “230.” Condition is mint state. Medal comes in its original case, numbered “230.” Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Dave Scott stating, in part: “I hereby certify that the Apollo 13 silver medallion numbered ‘230’ included with this letter is from my personal collection and was flown aboard Apollo 13, April 11-17, 1970…After the mission, the Astronaut Office distributed the medallions accordingly. I specifically requested the Apollo 13 number ‘230’ included with this letter.” The Apollo 13 Robbins holds the distinction of being somewhat different than all of their other mission counterparts. Because of the last minute change to the crew (Jack Swigert for Ken Mattingly) all of the flown medals were melted down after the mission and new ones struck from the metal. Scott requested number 230 to have a consistent collection and the number represented a Mercedes 230SL for which he had aspirations. Provenance: Dave Scott. RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

The system that called attention to impending disaster —a flown schematic from Lovell’s collection

574. James Lovell and Fred Haise. Flown schematic identified as ‘Instrumentation Power and Control,’ carried on board Apollo 13

within the CSM Systems Data flight manual, one page, 32 x 10.5, signed in black ink, “Flown to the moon on Apollo 13, Fred Haise, Apollo 13 LMP” and “James Lovell, Apollo 13 CDR.” This schematic details the workings of the spacecraft’s instrumentation system that first alerted the crew to the peril they faced after the on-board explosion that crippled their mission. In fine condition. Accompanied by a CD with thorough documentation evidencing the chain-of-ownership of the schematic page as part of the complete manual, as well as images of every page and schematic in the CSM Data manual as flown. The schematic originated from the personal collection of James Lovell. Flown artifacts from this popularized mission are rarely available; the associations of this page with the Apollo 13 malfunction and crippled Command Module make it an especially desirable piece. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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575. Apollo 13. Flown embroidered 179th Tactical Fighter

Group patch, 4.75 x 5, one of just twelve carried on board Apollo 13 by Fred Haise. Includes a letter of authenticity signed by Haise, one page, 8.5 x 11, in part: “I hereby warrant and certify that the accompanying 179th Tactical Fighter Group patch was carried to the moon on LM-7 ‘Aquarius’ during the aborted Apollo 13 Mission flown April 11–17, 1970. I had served with this Ohio ANG unit during my early NASA career as a Research Pilot at Lewis Research Center.” In fine condition. Provenance: Heritage, April 2013. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $200)

576. Apollo 13. Swatch of Apollo 13 Aquarius netting fabric, 1.25

x 1, affixed to a 7 x 5 presentation sheet, unissued, signed at the conclusion in black ink by James Lovell, Jack Swigert, and Fred Haise. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

578. Apollo 13. Swatch of Apollo 13 Odyssey command module seat fabric, 1 x 1, affixed to a 7 x 5 presentation sheet, unissued, signed at the conclusion in black ink by James Lovell, Jack Swigert, and Fred Haise. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports patch from the mission commander’s PPK kit 577. Apollo 13. Flown embroidered President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports patch, 3˝ in diameter, carried on board Apollo 13. Patch is accompanied by a signed letter of authenticity from James Lovell which reads, “This President’s Council on Physical Fitness & Sports Patch was flown on board the Apollo 13 Command Module Odyssey during its flight around the moon April 11–17, 1970. It was stored in the Commander’s Personal Preference Kit. The patch would have remained in Odyssey had we landed on the moon.” In very fine condition. Physical fitness proved to be a very important factor in the so-called ‘successful failure’ of the mission. Their good shape and health were key in the mission. Swigert has been a quarterback in college, and Lovell was an exercise enthusiast. After the mission, President Johnson appointed Lovell as his consultant for physical fitness and sports. In 1970, President Nixon assigned Lovell the additional responsibility of Chairman of the Council. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Gorgeous mission insignia pendant— one of just 12 flown to the moon 579. Apollo 13. Rare flown pendent featuring a beautifully designed Apollo 13 mission insignia on

the front and the last names of the astronauts on the reverse, 1˝ diameter, with a small jewelry loop at the top. Includes a period copy of the original letter from Lovell to A. T. Burton, vice president of North American Rockwell. In part: “This letter does authenticate the fact that your twelve (12) Apollo 13 charms were onboard the Odyssey/Aquarius spacecraft during the spaceflight of Apollo 13 from April 11 to April 17, 1970.” In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Patch “flown aboard the command module Odyssey during its perilous journey around the Moon” 580. James Lovell. Flown

Beta cloth with a printed 3.5˝ diameter Apollo 13 mission insignia, double-matted to an overall size of 7.25 x 7.75, signed on the mat in black ink, “James Lovell, CDR.” Matte d and framed with a photo of the mission splashdown, an image of the astronauts after recovery, and a small plaque to an overall size of 16.5 x 29. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Lovell which states, in part: “This Apollo 13 crew patch was flown aboard the command module Odyssey during its perilous journey around the Moon…450 patches were vacuum packed and stowed aboard Odyssey as part of the Commander’s Personal Preference Kit.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

581. Fred Haise and Gene Kranz. Large printed Apollo Operations Handbook for Lunar Module 4, Volume I, Subsystems Data, published by Grumman, 8 x 11, dated June 15, 1968, signed on the front cover in black felt tip, “Fred Haise, Apollo 13 LMP,” and on the title page in black felt tip, “Eugene Kranz, Apollo Flight Director.”

Handbook consists of several hundred pages providing extremely thorough procedures, descriptions, and several detailed pull-out schematics and diagrams. Heavy overall wear from use and small tears to many binding holes, otherwise very good condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

582. Apollo 13. Deep space abort postal cover with a cachet honoring the mission’s dramatic return from the moon, signed in blue and black ink by Fred Haise, Jack Swigert, and James Lovell. In very fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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585. Apollo 13. Lunar Sur-

face Exploration Map Data package for the Apollo 13 mission. Unbound package measures 8 x 10.5, with approximately 40 full-page 8 x 10 images of the lunar surface, and is titled on the first page, “Apollo Landing Fra Mauro.” In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

586. Fred Haise. Origi-

583. Jack Swigert. Jack Swigert’s golf bag. Multi-colored leather

bag by Tayhorse by PGA, 35˝ high, with “Jack Swigert, Apollo XII,” printed along the large side pocket. Various golf related items were found in one of the pockets, including a Music City U.S.A. Pro-Celebrity tournament tag from Harpeth Hills, with Swigert’s name on an affixed label; several ball repair tools and markers, including ones from the Lombardi Memorial Classic, the Walter Hagen Invitational, and the 3rd annual Thoroughbred Invitational; a ‘Bogie Busters’ tee; and a stub from the Rock Creek Golf Course. In very good condition, with expected wear. Provenance: Regency Superior. RR Auction COA.…

(MB $200)

Hard hat for Haise from the Kennedy Space Center

nal NASA lunar surface map removed from the ‘Lunar Surface Exploration Map Data Package’ manual, one page both sides, 8 x 10.5, signed in black felt tip, “Fred Haise, Apollo 13 LMP.” The page is dated April 1970 and map image identified as “LSE Fra Mauro—1.”

In fine condition.

Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

584. Fred Haise. Off-

white hard hat prepared for Fred Haise for use at the Kennedy Space Center. Fiberglass hat has “Haise,” painted across the front, an adjustable head band and elastic chinstrap, and a Mine Safety Appliances Company label on the inside. In fine condition, with expected light scratches and surface wear. These helmets were required in many areas of the KSC, including the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) where astronauts spent a considerable amount of time. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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587. Fred Haise.

Manned Flight Awareness print, 8.5 x 11, of the original Apollo 13 crew, signed in blue felt tip, “Fred Haise, Apollo 13 LMP.” In fine condition, with several tack and staple holes to top and bottom edges. Precertified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

588. Apollo 13. Color limited

edition 23.25 x 34.75 print honoring Apollo 13, entitled ‘From the Moon, Knowledge,’ signed at the bottom in pencil by James Lovell, Fred Haise, and Jack Swigert, each signing below his calligraphically designed name.

Also signed in the lower border in pencil by the artist, Lumen Winter, and labeled “Artist’s Print.” Framed to an overall size of 25.25 x 36.75. In fine condition. Winter designed the Apollo 13 mission insignia and produced just 150 of these gorgeous prints. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

589. Fred H a i s e . Tw o

photos: a color satin-finish 8 x 10 ‘red-numbered’ NASA photo of Haise during training, signed in black felt tip, “Best wishes, Fred Haise, Apollo 13 LMP”; and a color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Haise in his white space suit, signed in black felt tip, “Best wishes, Fred Haise, Apollo 13 LMP, Enterprise CDR.” In very fine condition.

Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

591. Apollo 13 Mission Control. Glossy 10 x

8 photo of a celebratory mission control personnel, capturing Gerry Griffin giving a vigorous thumbs up with a cigar in his mouth, signed in black felt tip, “Gerry Griffin, ‘Gold Flight,’” “Eugene Kranz, ‘White Flight,’” and in silver ink, “Glynn Lunney, ‘Black Flight.’” In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

592. James Lovell.

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Lovell posing in his white space suit against a celestial background, signed in blue felt tip, “Houston we have a problem.

James Lovell, Apollo 13.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

590. Glynn Lunney.

Satin-finish 10 x 8 photo, of the members of the Apollo 13 mission control huddling in conversation, signed in black felt tip, “Apollo 13 after the explosion—What a great team. What great things we can do in this country when we set our minds—Glynn S. Lunney ‘Black Flight.’”

In very fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $150)

593. 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 Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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594. Gene Kranz.

Color glossy 10 x 8 ‘rednumbered’ NASA photo of Apollo 13’s Mission Control, signed in the borders in black felt tip, “Apollo XIII mission control, Gene Kranz ‘Flight’ 1970.” In fine condition, with a small crease to lower left corner and a couple trivial spots. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

595. Fred Haise. Color

glossy 10 x 8 photo of the Kennedy Space Center launch pad, signed in black felt tip, “The magnificent Saturn V rocket that took us to the moon! Fred Haise, Apollo 13 LMP.” In fine condition, with some scattered unobtrusive surface marks. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

596. Gene Kranz. Color

semi-glossy 10 x 8 ‘red-numbered’ NASA photo of the Apollo 13 mission insignia, signed in black felt tip, “Failure is not an option!

Gene Kranz.” In fine condition.

Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

597. Gene Kranz. Color

semi-glossy 10 x 8 ‘red-numbered’ NASA photo of the Apollo 13 mission control after the safe splashdown of the crew in the Pacific, signed in black felt tip, “Failure is not an option! Gene Kranz, NASA Mission Control.” In fine condition. Precertified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

“Keep your eyes on the stars, man’s last frontier”

598. Jack Swigert. Color 8 x 10 NASA photo of Swigert in his white space suit, signed and inscribed in black ink, “To Martin, Keep your eyes on the stars, man’s last frontier—Sincere best wishes, Jack Swigert, Apollo 13.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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599. Gene Kranz. Satin-

finish 10 x 8 photo of Kranz at his desk at Mission Control during the Apollo 13 mission, signed in black felt tip, “’Failure is not an option!’

Gene Kranz.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

601. Fred Haise.

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of the Apollo 13 space craft on the launch pad, signed in black felt tip, “The magnificent Saturn V rocket ready to take me to the moon! Fred Haise, Apollo 13 LMP.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

600. Gene Kranz. Un-

common color semi-glossy 8 x 10 NASA photo of the Apollo 13 space craft on the launch pad, signed in gold ink, “Apollo XIII preflight test, Gene Kranz, Flight Director.” In fine condition. Precertified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

602. Fred Haise. Color

glossy 10 x 8 ‘rednumbered’ NASA photo of the view of the moon and Command Module through the Lunar Module rendezvous window, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Gene—Best wishes, Fred Haise, Apollo 13 LMP.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

603. James Lovell and Fred Haise. A doublesided page taken from the Apollo 13 Lunar Module Flight Crew G & N Dictionary, 5.5 x 8, listing various trouble-shooting references for different systems.

Signed on one side in black felt tip, “Used in training for Apollo 13, Fred Haise,” and “James Lovell.”

In fine condition. Accompanied by a photocopy of the front cover of the manual, which was notated “LMS2,” which refers to Lunar Module Simulator-2 where Haise and Lovell trained at Kennedy Space Center. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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APOLLO 14 Photo calibration plate used on the lunar surface by Edgar Mitchell 606. Edgar Mitchell. A color calibration plate used on the lunar surface by Edgar Mitchell during the Apollo 14 mission. Metal plate measures 6 x 6, serial number 1006, with various colors and shades of grays on one side. Reverse bears a metal and plastic clip and is signed in black felt tip, “This camera calibration plate used on the lunar surface during the Apollo 14 exploration of Fra Mauro, February 1971, Edgar Mitchell Apollo 14 LMP.” In fine condition. Accompanied by two letters of authenticity from Mitchell. One dated January 4, 2000, reads, in part: “I certify that the accompanying Apollo 14 Color Calibration plate was used by me on the lunar surface at Fra Mauro…Its purpose was to help determine true color in a natural environment where there was essentially none. The plate is still coated with very fine lunar dust resulting from its exposure to the lunar environment…It has been in my personal space collection since its return to me by NASA in 1971.” The second letter, dated January 17, 2000, reads, in part: “The accompanying camera calibration plate was carried to the surface of the moon on board the ‘Antares’ spacecraft during the Apollo 14 lunar expedition. It was stowed in the equipment bay of the Antares before the launch, carried to the surface during the lunar landing and returned to the spacecraft ‘Kittyhawk’ following lunar surface activities…It has been in my possession as part of my personal collection of memorabilia since its return to Earth.” Present also are three photos of Mitchell, including one of him signing the plate, and another signing one of the letters. Also included are six 10 x 8 photos of the plate on the lunar surface, each signed in black felt tip by Mitchell, adding a brief inscription to one, and writing, “This is the color calibration plate in action.” An understated, but vitally important surface-used item, necessary for bringing back accurate photographs for further scientific study, and astronaut certified lunar surface items represent the pinnacle of space collecting. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

One of only 32 dual-certified Lunar Bible 50-Page ‘Text-Fragments’ presented in a modern Fabergé Egg 607. Apollo 14. One of only 32 dual-certified Lunar Bible 50-Page ‘Text-Fragments’ presented in a modern Fabergé Egg. The iconic ‘Lunar Bible’ represents the first Bible, the first complete scripture, and indeed the first true book ever carried by Man to landfall on another celestial world. A complete Lunar Bible contains all 1245 pages of the King James Bible, and was printed as a ‘Microform’ tablet (the only format possible for flight to the lunar surface). One hundred identical complete copies of the Lunar Bible landed on the Moon during Apollo 14 within the personal ‘PPK’ bag of moonwalker Edgar D. Mitchell, after having been previously flown to the Moon aboard the ill-fated Apollo 13 mission. After the mission, a small number were segmented into both 50-page and 2-page sizes by Reverend John M. Stout to maximize the potential number of recipients. The accompanying 50-page copy is one of only 32-examples that were officially flight-certified by both Mitchell and James W. Stout of the former ‘Apollo Prayer League Governing Committee’ during the ‘Lunar Bible Certification Project’ of 2000 and 2001, and then encapsulated within modern Faberge’ Eggs. Uncertified 50-page text-fragments, without documentation and crudely glued to cardboard, are now selling in excess of $3,000.00 as word of the Lunar Bible now quietly spreads. Likewise, the premium flight-certified Faberge’ examples (this item) have sold at auction in recent years for prices now approaching $15,000.00, whereas the last complete 1245-page Lunar Bible sold at Sothebys this past December for $56,250.00! Quality images of the Mitchell-Stout flight-certification certificate are available for viewing online. This lot is of profound significance not only to the space community as a twice-flown and once-landed lunar artifact, but also to the religious, rare book, and Masonic communities (Edgar Mitchell is a freemason). Several of the 32 copies are already permanently off the market, with an example having been acquired by the State of Georgia for their rare-book holdings, and two more in the personal space collection of Edgar Mitchell and James W. Stout. Another 50-page example is on indefinite loan to the Atlanta Masonic Library and Museum, and more of these precious few Faberge copies may become permanently institutionalized and unavailable to collectors in coming years. You may read ‘The Story of the First Lunar Bible’ at www.lunarbible.com. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

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Apollo 14. Flown triangular fragment of film removed from roll 64 flown aboard the Apollo 14 Lunar Module Antares and used

by Alan Shepard during his second lunar EVA. Affixed to a color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of the Antares on the lunar surface. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Florian Noller. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

608. Apollo 14. Flown printed fabric state of Connecticut flag, 6 x 3.75, flown aboard Apollo 14. Accompanied by a signed certificate of authenticity from Edgar Mitchell, which reads, in part: “This letter certifies that the accompanying…flag of the State of Connecticut was carried in my personal preference kit (PPK) aboard Kittyhawk from January 31, 1971 to February 9, 1971 during the Apollo 14 mission, and has been in my personal collection since then.” In fine condition.

RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

609. Apollo 14. Unsigned 9 x 9 swatch of Beta cloth with a printed 4-inch diameter Apollo 14 mission emblem in the center. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…

(MB $200)

610. Edgar Mitchell. Flown

Beta cloth swatch, 9 x 9, with a printed 4˝ diameter Apollo 14 mission emblem, carried into lunar orbit on board the Kitty Hawk, signed in black felt tip, “Flown to the moon on Apollo 14, Edgar Mitchell.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Moonpans. com with an image of Mitchell holding the cloth and stating the page originates from Mitchell’s personal collection. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

612. Edgar Mitchell.

Signed book: Apollo 14: The Moon Book. Allen Publishing, 1971. Hardcover, 9.25 x 12.25. Signed on the first free end page in black felt tip, “Edgar Mitchell, Apollo 14, 6th man on the moon” and in purple felt tip by Commanding Officer Captain Robert E. Moore of the recovery ship USS New Orleans on a page with his image. This rare book, compiled by the crew of the New Orleans, chronicles the events leading up to the splashdown and recovery of the command capsule, as well as the handling of the crew and capsule afterwards. In very good condition, with soiling and dings to the covers.Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

613. Alan Shepard. Bookplate, 3.5 x 4.75, signed in black felt tip, “Alan Shepard,” and also signed by co-authors Jay Barbree and Howard Benedict, as well as Bobbie Slayton. In fine condition. Accompanied by three printed biographies of the authors. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100) 614. Edgar Mitchell. Two items: Apollo

14 Parkway Viewing Site informational brochure, 5.25 x 8, two pages, signed on the front cover in black felt tip, “Edgar Mitchell, Apollo 14 LMP”; and a color cardstock 5 x 8 photo of the Apollo 14 crew, bearing a January 31, 1971, Cape Canaveral postal cancellation, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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618. 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 in 1971. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

615. Stuart Roosa. Off-white hard hat prepared for Roosa for use at the Kennedy Space Center. Fiberglass hat has, “Roosa,” painted across the front, an adjustable head band and elastic chinstrap, and bears a Mine Safety Appliances Company label on the inside. In fine condition, with expected light scratches and surface wear. These helmets were required in many areas of the KSC, including the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) where astronauts spent a considerable amount of time. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

616. Edgar Mitchell. Manned Flight Awareness Poster for the Apollo 14 mission, 8 x 10.5, bearing images and printed signatures of crew members Stu Roosa, Alan Shepard, and Edgar Mitchell, signed in black felt tip by Mitchell.

In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

619.

Apollo 14.

Manned Flight Awareness print of the Apollo 14 astronauts, 8.25 x 11, signed in black felt tip, “Alan Shepard,” “Best Wishes, Ed Mitchell,” and “Stuart Roosa, Apollo 14 CMP.” Print also bears facsimile signatures of each astronaut. In fine condition, with a trivial crease to lower right corner. Precertified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $200)

617. Edgar Mitchell. Spaceport

News from March 25, 1971, 9.5 x 12, 8 pages, signed at the top in black felt tip, “Edgar Mitchell, Apollo 14.” In fine condition, with staple holes to top and some light toning.

Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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620. Edgar Mitchell. Impressive color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Mitchell on the lunar surface, signed in silver ink, “Edgar Mitchell, 6th man to walk on the moon, Apollo 14.” In very fine condition. Precertified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Huge Orbit Monitor training chart with a poignant personal quote

621. Edgar Mitchell. Original and complete 20-page training Apollo 14 Orbit Monitor Chart.

Chart consists of 20 plates and is labeled in the lower corner of Plate No. 1, “LM Orbit Monitor Chart, Apollo 14, January 31, 1971, SKB 32100083-373, S/N QTRS LM, 1st Edition, November 23, 1970.” Chart is signed in black felt tip on Plate No. 17, showing Fra Mauro, “Overhead view of our landing sight used during training. Edgar Mitchell, Apollo 14 LMP.” Chart is also notated on Plate No. 1, “There seems to be more to the universe than random chaotic purposeless movement of a collection of molecular particles. Edgar Mitchell, Apollo 14 LMP.” In fine condition, with tape reinforcement to several folds, and chart taped together in a continuous loop. A very important tool necessary to successfully return from the moon. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

622. Edgar Mitchell.

Satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Mitchell looking for the Cone Crater on the lunar surface, signed in silver ink, “Edgar Mitchell Apollo 14.” In very fine condition. Precertified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

623. Edgar Mitchell. Satin-

finish 10 x 8 photo of Mitchell working on the moon, signed in blue felt tip, “Taking rock sample from Cone Crater— Edgar Mitchell, Apollo 14.” In fine condition.

Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $150)

624. Edgar Mitchell.

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 ‘red-numbered’ NASA photo of Mitchell finishing an experiment on the lunar surface, signed in blue felt tip, “Completion of ‘thumper experiment’—EVA-1, Edgar Mitchell, Apollo 14, Feb. 5, 1971.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

625. Alan Shepard and Edgar Mitchell. Fantastic

color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of the Apollo 14 astronauts after splashdown, signed in the lower border in black felt tip, “Splashdown of Apollo 14—Alan Shepard,” and in blue felt tip, “Three voyagers from deep space—Edgar Mitchell.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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626. Edgar Mitchell. Superb oversized

color satin-finish 40.75 x 9 panoramic photo of the Apollo 14 landing site at Fra Mauro and Antares bathed in bright sunlight, showing Mitchell walking on the moon, the lunar module, and several lunar landmarks, signed in silver ink, “Edgar Mitchell, Apollo 14 LMP.” Mitchell has also notated the interesting features and landmarks of the landing area, including himself, the solar wind collector, and the Cone Crater and Triplet Craters in the distance. Rolled and in fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Moonpans.com. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $150)

627. Apollo 14. Color 10 x 8 NASA photo of the Apollo 14 crew in their white space suits posing in front of their mission insignia, signed in red felt tip

by Alan Shepard and in black felt tip by Ed Mitchell and Stu Roosa. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

628. Alan Shepard and Edgar Mitchell.

Color 8 x 10 NASA photo of the Apollo 14 liftoff, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Kent, Best Regards—Alan Shepard, Apollo XIV” and “Edgar Mitchell, LMP.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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629. Edgar Mitchell.

Color satin-finish 17 x 20.25 photo of the launch of Apollo 14, signed in silver ink, “Edgar Mitchell, Apollo 14 LMP.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

630. Edgar Mitchell. Color glossy 15.5 x 15.5 photo of the Antares bathed in sunlight on the lunar surface, signed in silver ink, “Edgar Mitchell, Apollo 14 LMP.” Archivally double-matted and framed with three patches to an overall size of 22 x 24. In fine condition. Precertified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

631. Alan Shepard. Color 10 x 8 NASA photo, signed and inscribed in black ink, “To Jeff, with best wishes—Alan Shepard.” Slight brushing to ink and a tiny tack hole to top edge, otherwise fine condition.

Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

“I feel that it would be delightful to meet with the other eleven lunar astronauts as you have suggested” 632. Alan Shepard. TLS signed “Alan,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Coors

letterhead, May 19, 1977. Letter to fellow astronaut Jim Irwin. In full: “I apologize for the delay in answering your letter of April 21, 1977, but it was misdirected and I received it just today. I feel that it would be delightful to meet with the other eleven lunar astronauts as you have suggested. I am sure that it will be an engaging social experience and perhaps productive toward some goal of mutual interest. I feel that it should be a meeting which is not publicized to any degree so that we may indeed meet without the benefit of the press. I expect that your suggestion that wives should not be included is a good one. I can provide my own air transportation to the resort which you suggest and could bring two or three others should that be helpful. Given a two or three month notice, I could meet any date which would be amenable to the rest. My warmest regards and best wishes for a full recovery.” In fine condition, with a couple staple holes to top left. Shepard may be making reference to a reunion of Apollo astronauts at the Johnson Space Center on August 22, 1978, attended by Shepard, Armstrong, Aldrin, Collins, Cernan, and others. Correspondence between astronauts is not readily available. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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APOLLO 15 Flown CCEM worn throughout the mission, including 18 hours walking on the moon 636. Jim Irwin. Jim Irwin’s Communication Carrier

Electronic Module (CCEM), part no. 16495G-02, serial number 257, manufactured by the David Clark Company, and worn by Jim Irwin during the Apollo 15 mission, including on the lunar surface. This module is the hardware component of the Communications Carrier Assembly, more commonly known as the ‘Snoopy Cap.’ It consists of earphones and microphones for both the right side and the left side. The two sides are joined with a 10.5″ wiring harness. In addition the right side has a wiring harness with a connector at the end for connecting to the spacecraft umbilical cable. The electronics for the earphones and microphones are contained within blue molded rubber enclosures, with molded recesses for the earphones. These rubber enclosures would be held in place over the astronaut’s ears while wearing the ‘Snoopy Cap’. The wire harnesses are covered with Teflon fabric, which is the same fabric used for the ‘Snoopy Cap.’ In fine condition, with the right earphone having been cut for a repair and then resealed. The module comes with its plastic storage bag, with a JSC Projects Parts tag stapled to the outside, dated March 6, 1996. Four other labels are affixed to the bag including a NASA Cleaned For Service tag dated March 9, 1995 (to prepare the module for long-term storage), and a Boeing FEPC Form 1106.

This particular lunar-worn item has taken a unique and interesting path from the lunar surface until now. First worn

by Irwin during the Apollo 15 mission, including on the lunar surface during his three moonwalks. Shortly after his return to earth, his entire Communications Carrier Assembly (CCA) was inventoried and placed into NASA bonded storage. After receiving an internal request, NASA reissued this CCA in support of the Skylab to be used during astronaut training. At this point, an Apollo Spacecraft Hardware Utilization Request (ASHUR), dated August 12, 1971, was issued authorizing transfer and downgrading the unit from a Class I flight article to Class II. The form shows Irwin’s headset overall part and serial number, “16536G-04 S/N 257”; while each individual part carried its own serial number as well. The document states, “These units are to be assigned as flight crew training units as required for remaining Apollo missions and Skylab missions…

Upon completion of crew system training requirements, these communication carriers will be returned to MSC bonded storage for disposition as artifacts.” A number of years later, NASA decided the assembly was no longer needed and released it to GSA auctions for disposal as an artifact. Accompanying the module are copies of the ASHUR tag (the original being housed in the National Archives), as well as a copy of the 2010 receipt for the lot sold by GSA. Arguably one of the most important pieces of equipment necessary for space travel and EVAs, this particular piece is believed to be the first such complete module to become available for sale, and is sure to be a centerpiece of any space collection. RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

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Large flown flag from Dave Scott’s personal collection

637. Dave Scott. Large flown printed fabric American flag, 11 x 7.5, carried to the lunar surface on board Apollo 15. Signed in blue ink on a white stripe, “Flown to the surface of the moon on Apollo 15. Dave Scott, Apollo 15 CDR.” Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Dave Scott stating, in part, “I hereby certify that the United States flag included with this letter was carried to the surface of the Moon during Apollo 15; this large silk flag measures 11˝ x 7.5˝ and was carried in my Personal Preference Kit (PPK) aboard the Lunar Module Falcon…This large United States flag has been in my personal collection since returning to Earth.” In fine condition, with a central vertical crease. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

From the South Pole to lunar orbit 638. Dave Scott. Flown printed fabric American flag, 5.5 x 4,

carried to the South Pole in 1970, and flown to lunar orbit during the Apollo 15 mission. Flag is signed on three white stripes in blue ink, “Dave Scott, carried to South Pole, Antarctica, Jan 9–15, 1970. Flown to the moon aboard Apollo 15, July 26–Aug 7, 1971.”

Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Dave Scott stating, in part, “I hereby certify that the United States flag included with this letter…is from my personal collection and was carried to the South Pole, Antarctica…and then flown in lunar orbit for six days aboard the CSM Endeavour during Apollo 15…I was a member of the NASA contingent of six on an official visit to Antarctica from 9 through 15 January 1970…Throughout the journey, I carried the attached United States flag in the pocket of my parka as a symbol of exploration…This South Pole/Apollo 15 US flag has been in my personal collection since returning to Earth.” In fine condition. Flags carried on any Apollo mission are highly desirable, with this particular flag making an extra trip to the bottom of the world. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

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Extremely desirable lunar license plate carried by Scott on all three moonwalks 639. Apollo 15. Flown aluminum ‘lunar rover license’ plate, 1.25 x .5, marked

with the registration number “LRV 001”, with “MOON” as the home state, the year 1971, and the NASA and Boeing logos in the corners. Astronaut Dave Scott carried this in his space suit knee pocket on all three lunar EVAs, including on the lunar rover. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Dave Scott, stating, in part: “I hereby certify that the miniature ‘LRV-001’ license plate included with this letter is from my personal collection and was carried in the pocket of my A7L-B spacesuit during Apollo 15…To commemorate the first use of the Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV), the first vehicle to be driven on another world, I designed and had produced this small license plate for use as a memento of our lunar expedition. I carried this license plate in a pocket of my Apollo A7L-B EVA spacesuit (shown below) during our nearly three-day stay on the Moon as we drove 27.76 km across the lunar surface.” In fine condition, with a few trivial surface marks.

This plate, along with others, was prepackaged in a pack smaller than a pack of gum, which was stowed in the left knee pocket of Scott’s space suit before the launch and remained there until after his return to earth. It was in space for 12 days, 7 hours from launch to splashdown.

More importantly, it spent nearly 67 hours on the moon, including 18h 30m of EVAs, and was carried on LRV itself for around 17 miles across the lunar surface. RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

Carried to the lunar surface in the Falcon 640. COAS Mounting Bracket Electrical Plug. Flown Crewman Optical Alignment Sight

(COAS) mounting bracket electrical plug carried on board the Lunar Module Falcon during the Apollo 15 mission. Unit measures 2˝ in length with three serial numbers, one on the front, one on the back, and one on the plug. This plug would have been placed in the Lunar Module COAS at launch to protect the electrical connection during landing, lunar exploration, and rendezvous with the Command Module. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Dave Scott which reads, in part: “I hereby certify that the Lunar Module COAS mounting bracket electrical plug included with this letter was carried on board the Lunar Module ‘Falcon’ during Apollo 15…This electrical plug was stowed in the Lunar Module (LM) COAS mounting bracket at launch and subsequently extracted and stowed in the LM during landing, lunar surface exploration, and rendezvous with the Command Module (CM). The purpose of the plug was to protect the COAS electrical connection from moisture or debris until the COAS was installed…The plug was inserted into the LM COAS mount prior to launch, and then during LM activation was extracted and replaced by the COAS for various mission operations. The plug was then stowed in the LM during lunar landing, surface activities, and subsequent rendezvous with the Command Module, after which it was transferred to the CM for return to Earth as a memento of lunar surface exploration…This LM COAS Mounting Bracket Electrical Plug has been in my personal collection since returning to Earth.” In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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Troublesome EVA tether used, and broken, on the lunar surface 641. Dave Scott. Flown EVA retractable tether used on the lunar surface by Dave Scott during the Apollo 15 mission. The tether, referred to by astronauts as a ‘yo-yo,’ is stamped with a part number of SEB33100291-301 and serial number SN 1018. The device measures approximately 2 x 1 x .75, with remnants of its original brown strap used to attach it to Scott’s PLSS and to carry tools during lunar surface operations. Attached to the end of the 35˝ retractable cord is a replacement double-jawed spring-closing mechanism with an incorporated eyelet for attachment to the tether cord. Accompanied by a signed letter of authenticity from Dave Scott which reads, in part: “I hereby certify that the EVA Retractable Tether (‘Yo-Yo’) included with this letter (including detached internal cord)… was used by me during the lunar surface activities…This Yo-yo was also used for the Universal Hand Tool (UHT) to assist in ALSEP deployment (Boyd Bold release); however during the ALSEP deployment, this particular Yo-yo failed when the string connecting the clamp broke at its attach point on the clamp, and the clamp was lost on the Moon. We returned the Yo-yo to Earth; and subsequent disassembly after the mission showed that both the bowline and the figure-eight knot attaching the cord to the clamp had untied, thus allowing the cord to retract into the housing…After this post-mission analysis the Yo-yo was reassembled to its current configuration (however the original clamp was replaced in this assembly). An improved clinch knot was installed on large Yo-yos for subsequent missions.” As noted in the Apollo 15 Mission Report (chapter 14, 5.7), both retractable tethers failed during lunar surface operations; the Commander’s tether cord broke during the first extravehicular activity, and the tool clamp came off the end of the Lunar Module Pilot’s tether. RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

Mission patch from Scott’s personal collection 642. Dave Scott. Flown embroidered Apollo 9 mission patch, measuring 3.5˝ in diameter, carried on board Apollo 9 by Dave Scott.

Signed on the reverse in black felt tip, “Flown on Apollo 9, March 3–13, 1/69, Dave Scott CMP.” Accompanied by a signed letter of authenticity from Scott which reads, in part: “I hereby certify that the Apollo 9 patch included with this letter was flown aboard Apollo 9, March 3-13, 1969…This Apollo 9 patch has been in my personal collection since we returned from the mission.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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Choice Robbins medal direct from the mission’s commander 643. 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 “191” along the rim and was not flown. Medal comes in its original case, numbered “191.” Condition is mint state.

Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Dave Scott stating, in part: “I hereby certify that the Apollo 15 medallion numbered ‘191’ included with this letter is from my personal collection and contains silver from the 1715 Spanish Plate Fleet that was flown aboard Apollo 15, July 26-August 7, 1971…Prior to the mission, 304 medallions were struck…These medallions also contained a spelling error of the landing site…However, in my Personal Preference Kit (PPK) I carried a Spanish silver bar salvaged from the treasured Spanish ‘Plate Fleet’ that was destroyed by a hurricane in 1715. After the mission the Robbins Company restruck the 177 medallions that had not flown and included the flown Spanish bar in the mix…This Apollo 15 serial number ‘191’ has been in my personal collection since the mission.” Up to Apollo 15, the entire run of medallions was carried on each flight, until the misspelling of Apennines (as Appeninnes) led to a batch being sent back to the company to be re-struck. Unfortunately this could not be done in time for the launch which meant that only 127 of the 304 medallions were flown. Provenance: Dave Scott. RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

Extremely rare Pucci-designed ‘Silver XV’ flown patch from Scott’s personal collection 644. Dave Scott. Very rare

flown Apollo 15 embroidered mission patch, measuring almost 4˝ in diameter, with the addition of an embroidered silver “XV” hallmark near the center. Signed on the reverse in blue felt tip, “Lunar surface, Dave Scott.” Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Dave Scott stating, in part, “I hereby certify that the Apollo 15 patch (with silver ‘XV’) included with this letter was carried to the surface of the Moon…This cloth patch…features the Apollo 15 crew insignia designed by Emilo Pucci…the Roman numerals ‘XV’ are embroidered in silver thread on the edges of the crater rims in the center, and the initials of Emilo Pucci (‘EP’) are reproduced as a hallmark in the lower center…This special Apollo 15 patch has been in my personal collection since returning to Earth.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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645. Apollo 15. Semi-glossy 9.75 x 8 NASA photo of Dick Gordon and Deke

Slayton in Mission Control watching a live image of Jim Irwin and Dave Scott walking on the moon, signed in black felt tip by Jim Irwin, Dave Scott, Dick Gordon, Deke Slayton, and Al Worden. A few scattered light creases, otherwise fine condition.

An unusual photo with a great earth–moon connection, signed by all four Apollo astronauts pictured. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Mission patch cut from equipment before lunar module jettison 648. Jim Irwin.

646. Dave Scott. Flown printed fabric Bolivian flag, 6 x 4, flown to

lunar orbit aboard Apollo 15, signed in blue ink on the yellow panel, “Flown around the Moon for 6 days (74 orbits), Apollo 15, July 26– Aug 7, ’71, Dave Scott, Apollo 15 CDR.” Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Scott which reads, in part: “I hereby certify that the national flag of Bolivia included with this letter was flown around the moon for 6 days (74 orbits) during Apollo 15…July 26-August 7, 1971…and was carried in my Personal Preference Kit (PPK) aboard the Command and Service Module, Endeavor…This national flag of Bolivia has been in my personal collection since returning to Earth.”

In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $200)

Flown NASA betacloth patch, 4.5 x 4.5, signed in black felt tip by Irwin’s wife, “Flown to the moon on Apollo 15, July 26, 1971, cut from equipment left in Lunar Module by James B. Irwin. Mrs. Mary E. Irwin, wife of the late Colonel James B. Irwin.”

Sewn onto a slightly larger piece of cloth. In fine condition, with some trivial soiling and the edges of the cloth backing partially frayed. An incredible relic wisely acquired before the jettison of the lunar module.

Provenance: Superior Auction. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

647. Dave Scott. Flown printed fabric Ugandan flag, 6 x 4, flown to lunar orbit aboard Apollo 15, signed in blue ink on a yellow panel, “Flown around the Moon for 6 days (74 orbits), Apollo 15, July 26–Aug 7, ’71, Dave Scott, Apollo 15 CDR.” Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Scott which reads, in part: “I hereby certify that the national flag of Uganda included with this letter was flown around the moon for 6 days (74 orbits) during Apollo 15…July 26-August 7, 1971…and was carried in my Personal Preference Kit (PPK) aboard the Command and Service Module, Endeavor…This national flag of Uganda has been in my personal collection since returning to Earth.” In fine condition. Precertified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Flown Apollo 15 postal cover, carried to the lunar surface 649. Apollo 15. Uncommon Apollo 15 postal cover, 6.5 x 3.75, numbered 215 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.” All three crew members have also added their initials to a small correction in the text. Also included is a two-page letter of authenticity signed by Dave Scott, which reads, in part: “I hereby certify that the postal cover No. 215 included with this letter was carried to the lunar surface aboard the Lunar Module Falcon.” Scott goes on to recall the history of these covers and their eventual return to the Apollo 15 crew. In fine condition.

As was common practice on Apollo missions, postal covers and medallions were carried aboard the spacecraft as mementoes. Because of the increased mass of equipment to be carried by the Apollo 15 lunar module (including the Lunar Rover), the number of medallions was halved and 400 postal covers were carried instead. The covers were provided by a German stamp dealer, who would retain 100 (not to be sold on the open market), and 300 would be divided among the crew (a fee was also offered, but eventually declined). Several months after the mission, the German stamp dealer advertised his 100 covers for sale. When the situation came to NASA’s attention, NASA impounded all of the crew’s covers, which were then deposited in the National Archives. In February 1983, the crew brought legal action against NASA for return of the covers. A settlement was reached quickly and on July 19, 1983, NASA returned the covers to the crew in a private meeting at the National Archives. During the settlement, the crew 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 story in great detail! Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Lunar orbit $2 bill from Scott’s personal collection 650. Apollo 15. Flown Series 1953B two dollar bill,

serial number A70489986A, signed across the top of the reverse in blue ballpoint, “Carried aboard Apollo 15, July 26–Aug 7, 1971, David R. Scott,” and also signed in black felt tip, “Dave Scott,” “Al Worden,” and “Jim Irwin.” Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Dave Scott, which reads, in part: “I hereby certify that the US Two Dollar Bill ($2), Serial number A 70489986A, included with this letter was carried aboard the Apollo 15 ‘Endeavour’ for six days in lunar orbit during Apollo 15…

This US Two Dollar Bill…is signed on the reverse by all three crew members…and an additional certification signed on the reverse by the Commander, David R. Scott…This US Two Dollar bill…has been in my personal collection since returning to Earth.” In very fine condition. Carried as a good luck symbol on many space flights, a total of 50 two-dollar bills were flown to lunar orbit on this mission. Another package of currency was taken to the lunar surface, but accidentally left behind. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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651. Dave Scott. En-

gine actuator, 27˝ long and weighing almost 43 pounds.

Actuator bears a maker’s label which reads, “Moog Servocontrols, Inc. Actuator Serial No. 21, Model No. 17–189A.” Part comes with a 30 x 12.5 wooden display stand, with a handpainted presentation which reads, “Presented to D. R. Scott, Cmdr., Apollo 15 by Dr. J. C. Houbolt and the ‘Back Room Boys’ as NASA…4/1/72…(Navigational Actuator #5). ‘It Worked.’” In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Flown lunar map of the Monnier craters 652. Al Worden. Flown lunar map section, used during the Apollo 15 flight. Map section measures 10.25 x 8, and shows some of the Le Monnier craters, with one landmark circled and labeled by Worden, “Inner Ridge System 10.” Map also bears three vertical felt tip lines and several notations. Signed in black felt tip on the right 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 Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Flown international “Space Rescue Agreement” 653. Apollo 15. Flown printed space treaty carried aboard Apollo 15, entitled “Agreement on the Rescue of Astronauts,” one page, 5.5 x 3.25, signed on the reverse in ballpoint by the mission’s command module pilot Al Worden, “Alfred M. Worden.” Also includes a letter of authenticity signed in ballpoint by Worden, in full: “This is to certify that the following Space Rescue Agreement was carried aboard Apollo 15 during its lunar flight July 26–August 7, 1971: S/N A-15S-004.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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LM Simulator 2 training checklist

657. Apollo 15. Uncom-

mon glossy 10 x 8 NASA photo of Dave Scott walking away from the lunar rover during the Apollo 15 mission, signed in black felt tip by Dave Scott, Al Worden, and Jim Irwin. In very fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

654. Apollo 15. Training checklist used in Lunar Module Simulator 2, labeled at the top, “S-Band Antenna Angles, Descent REFSMMAT,” 2.25 x 7.5, consisting of a data table with many antenna angles listed. Bottom is labeled, “Apollo 15 Data, 9/14/71,” and reverse bears two pieces of Velcro. Moderate scattered toning to top, otherwise fine condition.

The values on the card indicated the required orientation of the directional Unified S-Band High Gain antenna (relative to the onboard inertial platform) necessary to maintain signal lock during descent of the Lunar Module. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

658. Al Worden. Uncommon

color satin-finish 8 x 10 NASA photo of him trying on a space suit, signed in black felt tip, “Al Worden, Apollo 15 CMP.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1971 stamp sheets featuring a lunar scene—totaling 5,000 stamps 655. Apollo 15.

Original pack of 100 US Postal Service stamp sheets of the famous 1971 8-cent stamp pair depicting the lunar rover in the foreground and lunar module in the background, each sheet measuring 9 x 10.25 and containing 50 stamps.

These stamps were originally designed by renowned space artist Robert McCall. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

656. Dave Scott.

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 ‘red-numbered’ NASA photo of Scott saluting the American flag on the lunar surface, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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659. Dave Scott.

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Scott posing in his white space suit 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. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

660. Dave Scott.

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Scott saluting the flag on the lunar surface, signed in black felt tip, “Dave Scott, Apollo 15 CDR, August 1971.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $150)

665. Dave Scott. Color satin-finish 20.25 x 10 panoramic photo of the launch of Apollo 15, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition.

Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

662. Al Worden. Color glossy 8 x 5 photo

of the lunar surface, matted to an overall size of 11 x 14, signed on the mat in black felt tip. The reverse of the photo bears a stamp that reads, “NASA authenticated by,” and is signed in black felt tip, “Alfred M. Worden.” In fine condition. Provenance: Superior Auction, Fall 1998. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

663. James Irwin. Color 8 x 10 NASA photo of Irwin in his white space suit, signed in black felt tip, “Jim Irwin, Apollo 15 LMP, 8th moon walker, the chance of a lifetime.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

664. Dave Scott and Al Worden. Color

satin-finish 15.5 x 12.5 photo of the Apollo 15 Command Module, signed in black felt tip, “Dave Scott, Apollo 15 CDR” and “Al Worden, Apollo 15 CMP.” Attractively double-matted and framed with three patches to an overall size of 22 x 22. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

666. Dave Scott and Alan Bean. Color limited edition

21 x 29.5 print entitled ‘The Hammer and the Feather,’ limited to 650, signed in the lower border in pencil by Alan Bean and Dave Scott. Nicely matted and framed to an overall size of 26 x 36. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Fantastic set of 80 slides chronicling the mission, from liftoff to landing

667. Apollo 15. Set of 80 vintage color slides showing various aspects of the Apollo 15 mission, contained within a binder titled, ‘Man’s Greatest Adventure…The Apollo Flights.’ Includes images of the flight, many of the lunar surface, the rover, ALSEP experiments, and the moon upon departure. In overall fine condition, with tears to binding holes of the introductory page and table of contents. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

669. Manned Flight Awareness. Original 17

668. Apollo 15. Original Apollo 15 GFE FRR Pre-Board manual, June 14, 1971, 10.5 x 8, 103 pages, featuring many system diagrams and procedures. Unbound with staples no longer present and some trivial soiling to cover, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

x 22 Manned Flight Awareness poster dated August of 1971, featuring a work by Pettus of two hands holding three astronauts, with “In You We Trust,” printed along the top. In fine condition, with a bit of light edge toning and a couple of corner creases.

RR Auction COA.…

(MB $200)

Hand-notated Lunar Module systems manual 670. Apollo 15. Original unbound manual entitled “Apollo 15, LM-10, Change B, LM Systems Data,” July 12, 1971, 8.5 x 10.5, containing various charts and schematics related to the Lunar Module. Three pages have notations in an unknown hand related to a revision “C,” dated July 21, 1971, just five days before launch. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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The moonwalker writes out his deeply moving speech given before a huge audience at the Astrodome 671. Jim Irwin. Handwritten speech, unsigned,

six pages, lightly-lined, 7.75 x 10.25, no date.

This speech was given at the Baptist General Convention meeting at the Astrodome in Houston in October 1971. Headed at the top by Irwin, “Astrodome,” speech reads, in part: “We found the moon was a fascinating place to spend six days—there in orbit and there on the surface.

Our minds were indelibly impressed with the awesome beauty, stark features, and nearly overwhelming variety of landforms. Our camp site at Hadley Base was like a beautiful valley on the high mountains of the earth. The hours that I spent on the moon were the most thrilling moments of my life. Not because I was on the moon but because I could feel the presence of God…Before the flight we had the opportunity to brief the cadets at the Air Force Academy. They have a beautiful campus. One of their monuments has the following inscription—‘Man’s flight thru life is sustained by the power of his knowledge.’

We adopted this quote for our flight medallions which we carried to the moon.” In fine condition.

Irwin mentions in his autobiography giving this speech before a crowd of 50,000 people at the Houston Astrodome, considering it his first real testimony. Provenance: Steven R. Belasco Collection. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

672.

Apollo 15.

Final Apollo 15 Lunar Surface Television Operations Plan, 8 x 10.5, 57 pages, July 5, 1971. Document prepared by the Apollo Communication Systems Section of the Manned Spacecraft Center, including procedures, instructions for camera use, and timelines for television operations once on the lunar surface.

In very good condition, with scattered creases, toning, and soiling to the covers, a couple small areas of trivial surface loss, a rusty binding staple to the upper left, and five punch holes to the left border. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

673. Al Worden. Signed book: Hello Earth. First edition, first printing. Los Angeles: NASA Publishing, 1974. Hardcover, 5.75 x 8.5, 80 pages. Signed on the half-title page in black felt tip, “Al Worden, Apollo 15.” In fine condition, with some scattered light wear to dust jacket. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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APOLLO 16 675. Apollo 16. Flown printed fabric American

flag, 5.75 x 4, flown aboard Apollo 16 during its flight to the moon. Flag is affixed by its corners to a 13.5 x 10.5 certificate stating, “This flag was carried to the moon by the crew of Apollo 16,” signed in blue and black felt tip by crew members John Young, Ken Mattingly, and Charlie Duke, with Mattingly adding an inscription which reads, “Stu Davis—Thanks for helping to make this possible.” Framed to an overall size of 14.75 x 11.75. In fine condition, with uniform light fading to Duke’s and Mattingly’s signatures, as well as the inscription. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Beautifully presented “flag flown to the lunar surface aboard the Lunar Module Orion” 676. Charlie Duke. Flown printed

fabric Kansas flag carried on board Apollo 16, 5.75 x 4, signed and flight-certified in silver ink, “I certify that this flag was flown to the lunar surface aboard the Lunar Module Orion, Charlie Duke, Apollo 16.” Flag is affixed to a printed 8.25 x 10.25 certificate featuring the mission insignia and caption, “This flag was flown aboard the first Apollo mission to the Lunar Highlands,” signed at the bottom in black felt tip by Duke. Presented with a handwritten souvenir manuscript entitled “Reflections of a Lunar Voyager,” one page, personal Apollo 16 letterhead, 8.25 x 10.25, April 1999, signed at the conclusion in blue felt tip, “Charles M. Duke, Jr., Apollo 16 Moonwalker.” In part: “In April, 1972, my life changed forever as I found myself riding a Saturn V rocket into the heavens aboard Apollo 16, mankind’s fifth successful lunar landing mission. On April 20th, John Young and I landed our lunar module ‘Orion’ on the moon’s dusty soil. Several hours later, I emerged to become only the 10th human being in history to ever stand on another world!” Both pieces are attractively cloth-matted and framed together to an overall size of 25.5 x 18. In overall fine condition. An exquisite display with two immensely desirable pieces—a full page written in the moonwalker’s own hand and a flag that was actually carried to the lunar surface. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Young’s PPK carried on the lunar landing mission to the Descartes highlands

677. John Young. Young’s flown Personal Preference Kit bag, 5.75 x 8.75, signed and flight-certified in black felt tip, “From my personal collection, Flown on Apollo 16, John Young.” PPK is constructed of Beta cloth, with a 2˝ gusset and a metal grommet at top center with original drawstring. The original sewn-on tag specifies: “KIT, PILOT’S PREFERENCE/ P/N SEB 12100018202/ S/N 1146/ MFG. NASA MSC 4-70.” There is also a small affixed gray duct tape tag with “John Young” handwritten in ink. In fine condition. Especially rare, PPKs allowed the Apollo astronauts to carry a limited number of personal items on each manned spacecraft flight—this is just the second PPK directly attributable to an astronaut that we have offered. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

Used in Lunar Module Simulator training 678. Apollo 16. Checklist used

during training in the Lunar Module Simulator LMS-2, 2.5 x 3.25, dated November 12, 1971, consisting of columns of numbers. A block of toning to right side, otherwise fine condition.

RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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679. Charlie Duke. Outstanding first-hand account of Duke’s experience on the lunar surface written in the lower portion of a color 15.5 x 9.5 panoramic image of the Apollo 16 lunar module and rover on the lunar surface. Duke writes, in part: “Boy was I excited. The day had finally arrived—today we would walk on the Moon! The LM shades were rolled up, and the reflected sunlight was streaming in. It was a beautiful moon day, a perfect day for a moonwalk! Apollo 16 commander, John Young, was out first and as soon as he finished his speech, it was ‘here I come, babe!’ I quickly climbed out the hatch and down the ladder and jumped on the ground. ‘Fantastic! That’s the first foot on the lunar surface,’ I announced. ‘It’s super, Tony, we’re making little footprints here about one-half inch deep.’ It wasn’t much of a speech, but I was really excited. Just imagine, I thought to myself, since the beginning of time, no human being has ever walked in this spot before… Now, as I look back at the Moon, I hope that our footprints will lead the way for future explorers.” Signed at the conclusion, “Charlie Duke, Apollo 16 LMP.” Nicely double-matted and framed to an overall size of 22 x 16. In very fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Huge direct negative roll of the lunar surface from the SIM 680. Apollo 16. A large roll of negative film of the lunar surface as seen from the Command Module, originally taken by the panoramic camera located in the Scientific Instrument Module (SIM) bay of the Apollo 16 Command Module. This master negative measures 9˝ wide and an unknown length. The negative is on a metal reel and housed in its original 10˝ metal canister with its Apollo label on the cover, labeled “Apollo 16,” stating this holds frames 4645 to 4689, stamp-dated November 2, 1972, with “Master Pos,” and also stamped “Direct Neg.” In fine condition. The panoramic camera photographed long sections of the surface, 205 x 13 miles, on 4 foot x 4.5 inch strips of film. The film take-up cassette was removed from the panoramic camera by the Command Module Pilot during trans-Earth trajectory, and was returned to Earth in the Command Module. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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681. Apollo 16. Apollo 16 ‘rollback’ postal cover signed on the front in blue and black ink by John Young, Charlie Duke, and Ken Mattingly. In very fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

682. Apollo 16–17 Handbook of Lunar Soils. Unbound

Handbook of Lunar Soils, Part II: Apollo 16–17 handbook, 8.5 x 11, dated July 1983, 489 pages. Beginning of the volume has diagrams of the soil collection sites and contains a lengthy bibliography for all the Apollo lunar missions. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

683. Charlie Duke. Spaceport News from June 1, 1972, 9.5 x 12, 8 pages, signed at the top in black felt tip, “Charlie Duke, Apollo 16.”

Staple holes and some foxing to the top, otherwise fine condition.

Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

687. Ken Mattingly.

684. Apollo 16 Manned Flight Awareness Poster.

Apollo 16 Manned Flight Awareness poster, 17 x 22, featuring a composite image of the crew members and the lunar rover on the moon’s surface, reading, “Make the Descartes Scene with Apollo 16.” In fine condition, with some scattered light edge toning and a couple of trivial edge tears. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

685. Charlie Duke. Color satin-

finish 8 x 10 full-length NASA photo of Duke in his white space suit, signed in blue felt tip, “Charles M. Duke, Jr., Apollo 16 Lunar Module Pilot, LRV-2 Navigator, 10th Moonwalker.” In fine condition, with show-through from original typed description to reverse. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Very uncommon color glossy 8 x 10 ‘rednumbered’ NASA photo of of Mattingly posing in his seldom-seen white space suit, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

688. Charlie Duke. Color

satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Duke saluting the American flag on the lunar surface, signed in silver ink, “The voyage of a lifetime. Charlie Duke, Apollo 16.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

689. John Young. Color satin-

finish 8 x 10 full-length photo of Young posing in his white space suit, signed in black ink, “John Young, 9th Man on the Moon, Apollo 16 CDR.” In very fine condition.

Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

690. John Young. Color 686. Charlie Duke. Color satin-finish

8 x 10 ‘red-numbered’ NASA photo of Duke in his white space suit, signed in black felt tip, “Aim High, Charlie Duke, Apollo 16.” In very fine condition. Precertified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $150)

satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Young jumping in the air and saluting the American flag on the lunar surface, signed in silver ink, “John Young, Apollo 16 CDR.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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A “Kodak moment” from Duke’s personal collection 691. Charlie Duke. Vintage 10 x 8 NASA photo of John Young at the rear of the lunar rover, signed in blue felt tip, “A Kodak moment! John Young on the moon! Charlie Duke, Apollo 16 LMP, 1972.” Photo is also signed on the reverse, “From my personal collection, Charlie Duke.” In fine condition.

Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

692. Apollo 16. Color 10 x 8 NASA photo of the Apollo 16 crew posing in their white space suits, signed in black felt tip by Ken Mattingly, John Young, and Charlie Duke, with an inscription added in an unknown hand. In very fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

693. John Young. Uncommon color 8 x 10 NASA photo of Young

in his white space suit, signed and inscribed in black ink, “To Tom Linder, Best regards, John Young.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

694. Charlie Duke. Color glossy 9.5 x 7.75 photo of John Young on the lunar surface, matted to an overall size of 16 x 20, signed on the mat in black felt tip by Duke. Reverse of the photo bears a stamp that reads, “NASA authenticated by,” and signed below in black felt tip, “Charlie Duke.” In fine condition. Provenance: Superior Auction, Fall 1998. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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695. Apollo 16. Color satin-finish 10 x 8 NASA photo of the Apollo 16 prime crew in their space suits, signed in blue felt tip by Ken Mattingly, John Young, and Charlie Duke, and inscribed in an unknown hand, “To Huey.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

696. Charlie Duke. Outstanding oversized

color satin-finish 40 x 8.25 panoramic photo of the Apollo 16 landing site at Descartes Highlands, showing two different images of Duke walking on the moon, signed in silver ink, “Charlie Duke, Apollo 16 LMP.” Duke has also notated the interesting features and landmarks of the landing area, including himself, Plum Crater, Flag Crater, and Stone Mountain in the distance. Rolled and in fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Moonpans.com. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $150)

Original transparency of the deployed Far Ultraviolet Camera 697. Charlie Duke. Color satin-finish 19.25 x 15.5 photo of Duke near the edge of Plum Crater, signed in blue felt tip, “Charlie Duke, Apollo 16.” Double-matted and framed with an Apollo 16 mission patch to an overall size of 25 x 24. In very fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Novaspace. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

698. Apollo 16. Original official NASA color 70mm transparency

of the deployed Far Ultraviolet Camera on the lunar surface, 2 x 2, contained in its original 5.5 x 8.75 presentation folder. Folder bears numerous handwritten identifying notations, specifying this as frame number AS16-114-18435. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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APOLLO 17 Important Guidance and Navigation card carried to the lunar surface 700. Apollo 17. Flown PGNA/AGS summary card,

Page 1-1 and 4-2, carried to the lunar surface inside the Apollo 17 lunar module Challenger. Double-sided card measures 15.25 x 8, and lists the codes for all of the PGNS and AGS systems, including codes for alarms, burns, and star identification. Signed vertically in the right border in black felt tip, “Flown to the lunar surface, Gene Cernan.” Page originates from Cernan’s Apollo 17 Flight Crew Guidance and Navigation Dictionary.

In fine condition. Accompanied by two certificates of authenticity from Moonpans.com, one showing the page, and one showing Cernan holding the entire dictionary, as well as a copy of a certificate of authenticity for the entire dictionary from which this page originates. A page of the utmost importance as this provided reference for the system codes and other important information to land on and leave the lunar surface. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

701. Apollo 17. Flown printed fabric American

flag carried on board Apollo 17, 5.5 x 4, affixed to a 14 x 11 printed presentation certificate which reads, “This flag was carried to the Moon aboard the spaceship America, Apollo XVII, December 7–19, 1972.”

The certificate was presented to Glenn W. Watkins in February 1981 to recognize his “outstanding contribution to the manned space flight programs.”

Certificate retains its original gold seal affixed to the right side, below which is an autopen signature of Christopher C. Kraft, Jr. Framed to an overall size of 16.5 x 14. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…

(MB $200)

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Carried to the moon on “America” 702. Gene Cernan. Flown Beta cloth swatch carried to the moon aboard

the Apollo 17 Command Module, 725 x 6.75, bearing a printed color 3.5˝ diameter Apollo 17 mission emblem in the center, signed in black felt tip, “Flown aboard ‘America,’ Gene Cernan, Apollo XVII CDR.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Rarely offered flown Earth reference map of Mexico 703. Gene Cernan. Flown two-sided map page from the Apollo 10 ‘Earth

Landmark Maps and Photos’ manual, 10.5 x 8, signed in black ink, “Flown to the Moon on Apollo X, Gene Cernan, Apollo X LMP.” One side of the map shows the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico, and the other side shows the Carmen Island region. These maps were provided to the crew to equip them with the necessary geographic references should they need to splashdown in an unplanned recovery area, unable to make contact with Mission Control. In fine condition. Accompanied by a CD with thorough documentation evidencing the chain-of-ownership of the page as part of the complete checklist, as well as images of each page of the manual as flown. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Flown flag presented to NASA’s Contracting Officer 704. Gene Cernan. Flown printed fabric American flag, 5.75 x 4, flown aboard Apollo 17, signed in black ink on the white stripes, “This flag was carried to the moon aboard Command Module America, Apollo XVII Dec. 7–19, 1972, Gene Cernan, Commander Apollo XVII.” Flag is behind Lucite and affixed to an illustrated and engraved 15 x 13 presentation plaque, with an inscription that reads, “To Glenn F. Bailey, in recognition of his outstanding leadership and personal dedication in planning and directing procurement activities for the Johnson Space Center. From the early days of Space Task Group to the Space Shuttle era of today, he has provided procurement management that has contributed significantly to the success of the Nation’s manned space flight program.” Bottom has an engraved signature of Christopher Kraft. Expected light feathering to ink due to the nature of the material, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Flown “Apennines” lunar landmark map with Cernan’s certification 705. Gene Cernan. Flown Apollo 17 ‘Lunar Landmark’ map, 10.5 x 8, used in lunar orbit during the Apollo 17 mission. Map shows a portion of the lunar surface, labeled at the top, “Apennines,” and shows a crystal-clear image of the region on the lunar surface. This map originates from the personal space collection of Gene Cernan, and bears his personal signed flight-certification label on the right border of the map. Map is removably presented on a 13 x 19 color display picturing Cernan holding the ‘Lunar Landmark Book’ from which this map originated. In fine condition, with three punch holes to bottom edge of map. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

706. Gene Cernan. Flown checklist page from the ‘Modular Activation’ section of the LM Contingency Procedures flight manual carried on board Apollo 17, one page both sides, 8 x 5.5, signed in blue felt tip, “Aboard during last lunar landing, Gene Cernan.” This page, numbered 2-36, is labeled ‘Docked APS [Ascent Propulsion System] Burn’ at the top, and illustrates the necessary circuit breaker set-switch positions in the event that the crew needed to abort during insertion into lunar orbit, had their LM descent engine been unable to provide sufficient thrust for escape velocity from the lunar gravity environment. In fine condition. Accompanied by a CD with thorough documentation evidencing the chain-of-ownership of the page as part of the complete checklist, as well as images of each page of the manual as flown. The checklist originated from the personal collection of Gene Cernan. Items flown with the moonwalker crews to the lunar surface are among the rarest of all space collectibles, with this checklist being particularly important as it is from man’s last trip to the moon. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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707. Harrison Schmitt. A limited edition display consisting of an

almost one-inch long swatch of flown parachute material, taken from the main chute of the Apollo 17 capsule, affixed to a descriptive card modeled after a commemorative cover, numbered 70/80, signed in black felt tip, “Harrison H. Schmitt, Apollo 17.” Framed with an original vintage glossy 8 x 10 NASA photo of the splashdown to an overall size of 13.25 x 17.25. In fine condition.Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Large roll of direct negative of lunar surface footage from the CSM 708. Apollo 17. A large roll of negative film ofthe lunar surface as seen from the Command Module, originally taken by the panoramic camera located in the Scientific Instrument Module (SIM) bay of the Apollo 17 Command Module. This master negative measures 9˝ wide and an unknown length. The negative is on a metal reel and housed in its original 10˝ plastic canister with its Apollo label on the cover, labeled “Apollo 17,” stating this holds frames 1845 to 1888, dated December, 1972, with “Master,” and also stamped “Direct Neg.” In fine condition. The panoramic camera photographed long sections of the surface, 205 x 13 miles, on 4 foot x 4.5 inch strips of film. The film take-up cassette was removed from the panoramic camera by the Command Module Pilot during trans-Earth trajectory, and was returned to Earth in the Command Module.RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

709. Apollo 17. Two small flown pieces of Mylar cover-

ing from the exterior of the Apollo 17 command module.

Fragments are housed in a circular Lucite display with a presentation printed on the bottom which reads, “This mylar covering from the exterior of the Apollo 17 Command Module, flown in 1972 by Kansas astronaut Ron Evans, is presented to you in appreciation for your support and interest in the KCSC.” In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

710. Gene Cernan. Very limited edition color 13.5 x 12 manuscript print entitled “The Last Words Ever Spoken,” numbered 25/45, bearing an image of Cernan on the lunar surface and a printed quotation of his last words spoken on the moon, signed in black felt tip underneath the image, with Cernan writing out the final words ever spoken by man on the moon: “And as we leave the Moon at ‘Taurus—Littrow,’ we leave as we came…and God willing, as we shall return, with peace and hope for all mankind,” and signed underneath, “Gene Cernan.” Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 24.5 x 23. In fine condition. In the years since leaving the moon, Cernan has rarely inscribed this quote in full; this copy is one of only 45 examples that were created, and one of only 36 authorized for sale to collectors by Cernan. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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711. Apollo 17. Apollo 17 launch day postal cover with a cachet honoring the launch of the mission, signed in black ink and felt tip by Gene Cernan, Jack Schmitt, and Ron Evans. In fine condition, with a stamped address to lower right. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

714. Gene Cernan. Color 22 x 35.5 print depicting Cernan on the moon, signed in black felt tip, “America’s challenge of today has forged man’s destiny of tomorrow, Gene Cernan, Apollo XVII.” Scattered edge creases as well as a couple of small edge tears, otherwise fine condition. Rolled.

Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

712. Dave Scott. Dave Scott’s printed Apollo 17 Lunar Trajectory Notes, dated November 1, 1972, 8 x 10.5, 264 pages bound by two staples to the left edge. Manual contains information on the Apollo 17 mission, brief histories of previous lunar flights, and how a trajectory is determined for a mission to the moon.

Signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint, “From my personal collection and used for preparation and support of Apollo 17. Dave Scott, Gemini VIII, Apollo 9, Apollo 15.” In fine condition, with some light soiling to fore-edges.

Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200) 715. Gene Cernan. Five glossy and satin-finish 8 x 10 photos 713. Dave Scott. Dave

Scott’s NASA Mission Contingency Investigation Plan memo, stampdated November 1972, 8 x 10.5, 27 pages, bound with two staples along the left edge. Cover sheet states that the plan is “for an orderly reaction by MSC organizations and the spacecraft contractors that support MSC, to an officially declared mission contingency.” Signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint, “From my personal collection and used for preparation and support of Apollo 17. Dave Scott, Gemini VIII, Apollo 9, Apollo 15.”

Scattered staining to cover, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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taken by Cernan, primarily during Apollo missions 10 and 17, with the reverse of each photo bearing a stamp that reads, “NASA authenticated by,” with all five signed below in black felt tip, “Gene Cernan.”

In overall fine condition. Consignor notes that these originated from Cernan’s personal collection and were used in an exhibit that featured photographs he took while in space; he signed on the reverse to signify himself as the photographer. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

716. Gene Cernan.

Color satin-finish 10.25 x 8 ‘red-numbered’ NASA photo of Cernan saluting the American flag on the lunar surface, signed in silver ink, “’Dreams do come true!’

Gene Cernan Apollo XVII.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

717. Gene Cernan. Color satinfinish 8 x 10 photo of Cernan in his white space suit, signed in blue felt tip, “Gene Cernan, Last man on the moon, Apollo XVII.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $200)

721. Gene Cernan. Color satinfinish 8 x 10 photo of Cernan on the lunar surface with the American flag, the Earth visible in the sky, signed in silver ink, “Gene Cernan, Last man on moon, Apollo XVII.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

718. Gene Cernan.

722. Gene Cernan. Color satin-finish 10.5 x 8 ‘red-numbered’ NASA photo of Cernan on the lunar rover, signed in black felt tip, “From the moon—Gene Cernan, Apollo XVII.” In fine condition. Precertified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Color satin-finish 10.25 x 8 ‘red-numbered’ NASA photo of Cernan in the lunar rover during his mission, signed in silver ink, “Dream—Cause nothing is impossible—Gene Cernan, Apollo XVII.” In very fine condition. Precertified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

719. Gene Cernan.

Color satin-finish 10.75 x 8 ‘red-numbered’ NASA photo of Cernan by the rover on the lunar surface, signed in blue felt tip, “Gene Cernan, Apollo XVII moonwalker.” In fine condition, with a crease to top left corner. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

720. Gene Cernan. Color satin-

finish 10 x 8 photo of Cernan holding the American flag on the lunar surface, signed in blue felt tip, “Gene Cernan, Last man on moon, Apollo XVII.” In very fine condition. Precertified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

723. Harrison Schmitt.

Color 8 x 10 NASA photo of Schmitt in his white space suit, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To John and the future! Harrison Schmitt, Apollo 17.” In fine condition.

Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

724. Ken Mattingly. Color 8 x 10 NASA photo of Mattingly in his white space suit, signed in black felt tip. A diagonal crease to the upper right, otherwise fine condition.

Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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725. Harrison Schmitt. Color

10 x 8 NASA photo of the crew posing on the lunar rover, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To John! and the future, Harrison Schmitt, Apollo 17.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

727. Apollo 17. Color satin-finish 10 x 8 NASA photo of the Apollo 17 crew posing with the lunar rover, signed and inscribed in black ink, “To Huey, Many thanks and very best wishes from the crew of Apollo XVII, Ron Evans,” “Jack Schmitt,” and “Gene Cernan.” In fine condition, with a tiny surface impression to top. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

728. Harrison Schmitt. Color

726. Gene Cernan and Ron Evans. Color semi-glossy 13.75 x 10.75 photo of Cernan saluting the American flag on the lunar surface, affixed to a 20 x 16 mount, signed on the mount in black felt tip by Gene Cernan and Ron Evans. Toning to edges of mount, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

10 x 8 NASA photo of Schmitt standing beside the American flag at the Apollo 17 landing site, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Jonathan, Harrison H. Schmitt, Apollo 17.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

729. Gene Cernan. Color satin-finish 7 x 7.25 photo of the Command Service Module, matted to an overall size of 16 x 20, signed on the mat in black felt tip. Reverse of the photo bears a stamp that reads, “NASA authenticated by,” and is signed below in black felt tip, “Gene Cernan.” In fine condition.

Provenance: Superior Auction, Fall 1998.

Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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730. Gene Cernan. Color satin-fin-

ish 15.75 x 14 photo of the Apollo 17 Lunar Module, signed in silver ink, “Gene Cernan, Apollo XVIICDR.” Beautifully matted and framed with a mission patch to an overall size of 21 x 24. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

731. Gene Cernan.

Color satin-finish 20.25 x 16.25 photo of the Apollo 17 space craft on the launch pad, signed in silver ink, “Gene Cernan, Apollo XVII—Cdr.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Novaspace.

Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

732. Apollo 17. Color 10.75 x 13.75 photo of the splashdown of Apollo 17, affixed to a 15.5 x 19.75 mount, signed and inscribed on the mount in black ink by Gene Cernan to the skipper of the USS Ticonderoga, “To Norm Green—‘The End’…Apollo XVII 19 Dec 72, Note we’re included in the picture with the target point…! Our best wishes & many thanks to you and your men. Gene—Ron—Jack,” and signed in black ink by Cernan, Evans, and Schmitt. Framed to an overall size of 16.75 x 21. In fine condition, with a bit of scattered light toning and foxing to mount. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Huge lunar portrait, lengthily inscribed with the last words from the moon

733. Gene Cernan. Color satin-finish 19.5 x 16.5 photo of Cernan posing on the lunar surface between the American flag and the lunar rover, signed in blue felt tip, “11th Moonwalker, Last man on the Moon December 14, 1972 Cdr Gene Cernan Apollo XVII,” continuing, “I’d like to say what I believe history will record that America’s challenge of today has forged man’s destiny of tomorrow and as we leave the moon at Taurus Littrow we leave as we came and God willing as we will return with peace and hope for all mankind,” with the addition of, “God Speed the crew of Apollo XVII ‘Camelot’ my home for 3 days of my life.” Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 31 x 27. In very fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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APOLLO-SOYUZ Flown and fully-signed, from Slayton’s personal collection 735. Apollo-Soyuz. Exceptional flown 5.5 x 5.5 Beta cloth swatch from Deke Slayton’s personal collection, with a 3.25˝ mission insignia printed in the center, signed around the insignia in black ink by Deke Slayton, Tom Stafford, Vance Brand, Alexei Leonov, and Valeri Kubasov. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity signed by his wife, Bobbie Slayton, in part: “This is to certify that this autographed Beta cloth belonged to my husband, Deke Slayton, and was flown in 1975 on the Apollo-Soyuz mission. It was locked in his safe deposit box along with other flown memorabilia.” Precertified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

One of just 93 flown medals from the historic joint mission 736. Apollo-Soyuz. Flown Apollo-Soyuz Rob-

bins Medal, approximately 1.25″ diameter, with a raised design on the face of the mission insignia, and the mission and astronauts’ names in both English and Cyrillic alphabets. The reverse of the sterling silver medal is engraved with the launch and re-entry dates, as well as “First Joint US-USSR Space Flight.” Medal is serial numbered on the rim, “91F,” along with the sterling and Robbins hallmarks. Normal condition. Accompanied by a 2007 certificate of authenticity from astronaut Ed Gibson, stating the medal “was flown on the Apollo-Soyuz mission…and has been in my possession since being acquired directly from the mission’s flight crew during the time I was an active astronaut.” RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

737. ApolloSoyuz. Color 10

x 8 NASA photo of the American part of the Apollo-Soyuz crew, signed in black felt tip and ballpoint

by Deke Slayton, Vance Brand, and Tom Stafford. Also bears an affixed postage stamp honoring the project, with a Cape Canaveral cancellation. In fine condition, with a bend to the upper right corner and address label affixed to reverse. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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738. Deke Slayton. Beta cloth swatch, 5.5 x 5.5, with a printed 3.5˝ diameter Apollo-Soyuz Test Project mission emblem, from the personal collection of Deke Slayton. In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from The Right Stuff, Inc. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Deke’s Omega Speedmaster “flight Qualified by NASA” 739. Deke Slayton. Deke Slayton’s personallyowned Omega Speedmaster Professional wristwatch.

Black-faced, stainless steel chronograph, manual wind wristwatch with a Plexiglass crystal, solid case back, antivibration and anti-magnetic dust cover, black tachymeter bezel and sub-dials, without date or day complications, powered by a caliber 861-based movement. Engraved on the case back is, “Flight Qualified by NASA For All Manned Space Missions / The First Watch Worn on the Moon.” There appears to be tritium powered phosphorescent lumen on the hands and index markers of the watch. A two-tone stainless steel replacement wrist band is mounted on the watch. Prior to the auction sale by the Slayton Family, this watch was professionally cleaned and put into fully functioning order. While Deke Slayton’s flown Omega watch is presently recorded as being in the Smithsonian collection, this watch was found among his effects after his passing in 1993.

In fine condition. Provenance: The Donald K. Slayton Collection; Goldberg, 2012. RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

740. Apollo-Soyuz. Flown Beta cloth swatch carried

on the Apollo-Soyuz mission, 5 x 5, bearing a pre-printed 3.25˝ diameter mission insignia in the center, signed in red felt tip by Deke Slayton and in black ink by Tom Stafford, Vance Brand, Alexei Leonov, and Valeri Kubasov. Matted with a limited edition color print titled ‘Apollo-Soyuz,’ by Pamela Lee, to an overall size of 19 x 21. In very good condition, with some scattered light toning, and moderate fading and spreading to Slayton’s signature. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Bobbie Slayton. Precertified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

741. Deke Slayton. Two items: Wisconsin Easter Seal Campaign award certificate, 11 x 8.5, presented to Sheboygan County to recognize “outstanding contribution to the 1966 Easter Seal Campaign,” signed at the conclusion in black ink, “D. K. Slayton,” as the state campaign chairman, and also signed by the executive director; and a glossy 10 x 8 photo of Slayton working on the campaign, signed at the top in black felt tip, “D. K. Slayton.” In overall fine condition, with a few edge dings to certificate. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) Apollo-soyuz

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742. Apollo-Soyuz.

FDC with a cachet honoring the ApolloSoyuz mission, signed in black felt tip by Tom Stafford, Deke Slayton, and Vance Brand.

In very fine condition.

Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

743. Apollo-Soyuz.

Flown swatch of Kapton foil, 1 x .75, removed from the crew compartment heat shield of the Command Module #111 which made 136 orbits around earth in July of 1975. Foil piece is affixed to an 11 x 8.5 informational certificate of authenticity from Ken Havekotte. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

745. Deke Slayton.

Slayton’s personallyowned Apollo-Soyuz Test Project mission insignia patch, measuring approximately 5˝ in diameter, still in its original plastic wrap packaging. In very fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity signed by his wife, Bobbie Slayton, in part: “This is to certify that this Apollo Soyuz crew patch belonged to my husband, Deke Slayton. It was locked in his safe deposit box along with other space memorabilia.” RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

744. Apollo-Soyuz.

Original flown fragment from the Apollo-Soyuz ablative aft heat shield of the Apollo Command Module #111 which made 136 orbits around earth in July of 1975.

Fragment is affixed to an 11 x 8.5 informational certificate of authenticity from Ken Havekotte. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

746. Apollo-Soyuz. Color limited edition 35 x 25 print entitled ‘Apollo-Soyuz’, numbered 796/1500, depicting the two space crafts shortly before docking, signed in pencil by Deke Slayton, Tom Stafford, Alexei Leonov, and Valeri Kubasov. Rolled and in fine condition.

Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

747. Bob Crippen. Bob Crippen’s ASTP shirt assembly. Mustard color shirt from the Apollo Applications Program (AAP) (Skylab flights 2, 3, 4, and ASTP) used for either training or backup. Label on shirt reads: “Shirt Asst…Size: Medium; Crewman: Crippen.” Shirt is sealed in plastic with a NASA-MSC “Cleaned for service” sticker affixed to the inner bag, stampdated October 4, 1972. Shirt was found in bonded storage in 2003 at the Johnson Space center and later deacquisitioned to a museum, which then gifted it to the consignor, with a property label affixed to outside of bag. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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SKYLAB 750. Skylab 1. Flown Skylab 1 Robbins medal, approximately 1.25″diameter, with a raised design on the face of the mission insignia, and the mission and astronauts’ names. The reverse of the sterling silver medallion is engraved with the dates of the launch of Skylab, the launch of the crew, and the return of the crew. This medal is serial numbered on the rim, “F22,” along with the sterling and Robbins hallmarks. Normal condition, with some scattered light rubbing.

Accompanied by a 2007 certificate of authenticity from astronaut Ed Gibson, stating the medal “was flown on the Skylab 1 mission…and has been in my possession since being acquired directly from the mission’s flight crew during the time I was an active astronaut.” RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

751. Skylab 2. Flown Skylab 2 Robbins medal, approximately 1.25″

diameter, with a raised design of the mission insignia on the face, and the mission and astronauts’ names. The reverse of the sterling silver medallion depicts the Skylab station with the July 28–September 25,1973, mission dates engraved. This medal is serial numbered along the rim, “052F,” along with the sterling and Robbins hallmarks. Normal condition. Accompanied by a 2007 certificate of authenticity from astronaut Ed Gibson, stating the medal “was flown on the Skylab II mission…and has been in my possession since being acquired directly from the mission’s flight crew during the time I was an active astronaut.” One of just 55 flown, this medal traveled nearly twenty-five million miles during its 59 days in space. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Flight-ready fan designed for Skylab 752. Skylab Orbital Workshop.

Flight-ready duct fan intended for mounting in the Skylab Orbital Workshop space station ventilation control subsystem. Cylindrical fan assembly measures approximately 7.5 x 7 x 7, weighs 12.5 pounds, with a handle and power supply plug at the top. A parts identification plate affixed to the center from the George C. Marshall Space Flight Center identifies the part as “Fan Assy (Heat Exchr).” A smaller parts label is affixed to a component of the fan, again from the George C. Marshall Space Flight Center, serial number 8, with an accepted date of May 1972. The fan (installed as a cluster of four) delivered conditioned and recirculated atmosphere to the crew. It was designed for easy replacement; squeezing the handle retracted the fan retainer pins and released the fan from its mounted location to facilitate exchange by the astronauts. RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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Flown Snoopy decal used by the Skylab astronauts 753. Skylab 4: Edward Gibson. Gibson’s Snoopy decal flown aboard Skylab, measuring .5 x 1, affixed to an 11 x 8.5 certificate of authenticity signed in ballpoint by Gibson.

The certificate states that the decals were different colors and used to differentiate property between the astronauts.

In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

NASA patch from Gibson’s uniform, which spent 270 days in orbit 754. Skylab 4: Edward Gibson. Flown official printed patch from Gibson’s uniform featuring the NASA ‘meatball’ logo, 3.75 x 3.75, flight-certified on the reverse by Gibson, “Flown on Skylab.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity signed by Gibson, certifying that it was “cut from Skylab III Science-Pilot Ed Gibson’s flight uniform during his mission. In total, it was on our 1st manned space station from May 25, 1973 to February 8, 1974, spent 270 days in orbit and traveled 111 million miles in space.” Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

755. Skylab. Flown

fragment of a Skylab oxygen supply tank displayed against a beautiful ocean-like background inside a limited edition glass paperweight, numbered 106/1000, produced by Correia in 1983. The spherical paperweight measures approximately 3˝ in diameter and is presented in its original velvet-lined walnut presentation box. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Skylab 1. Skylab fragment, recovered from an oxygen supply tank by three people in Western Australia.

Piece is encased in a styrenetype display, measuring 4.25˝ high, 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 uniformly yellowed. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

757. Charles Conrad. Signed

book: Skylab EREP Investigations Summary.

Washington, D. C.: NASA’s Scientific and Technical Information Office, 1978. Hardcover, 9.25 x 11.5, 386 pages. Signed on the title page in black felt tip, “Skylab I photos, Charles Conrad, Jr., CDR.” In fine condition, with some mild wear to covers. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

758. Skylab 3. Original canister of 16mm film from Skylab 3.

Canister measures 12.5˝ in diameter, and contains one reel of silent color film with a NASA label which reads, “SL3-083…Day 220,” with a handwritten notation reading, “M171 Ergometer, Bean, Lousma,” with a running time of 22 minutes. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

760. Paul Weitz. Offwhite hard hat prepared for Weitz for use at the Kennedy Space Center. Fiberglass hat has “Weitz,” painted across the front, an adjustable head band and elastic chinstrap, and a Mine Safety Appliances Company label on the inside.

In fine condition, with expected light scratches and surface wear. These helmets were required in many areas of the KSC, including the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) where astronauts spent a considerable amount of time. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

761. Joe Kerwin. Offwhite hard hat prepared for Kerwin for use at the Kennedy Space Center. Fiberglass hat has “Kerwin,” painted across the front, an adjustable head band and elastic chinstrap, and a Mine Safety Appliances Company label on the inside.

In fine condition, with expected light scratches and surface wear, and some slight spreading to name on front. These helmets were required in many areas of the KSC, including the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) where astronauts spent a considerable amount of time. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

762. Bill Pogue. Off-white

759. Skylab 4. Original canister of 16mm film from Skylab 4. Canister

measures 12.5˝ in diameter, and contains one reel of silent color film with a NASA label which reads, “SL4-355…Day 007, TV-77 Kohoutek sketches,” with a running time of 25 minutes. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

hard hat prepared for Pogue for use at the Kennedy Space Center. Fiberglass hat has “Pogue,” painted across the front, an adjustable head band and elastic chinstrap, and a Mine Safety Appliances Company label on the inside. In fine condition, with expected light scratches and surface wear.

These helmets were required in many areas of the KSC, including the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) where astronauts spent a considerable amount of time. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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763. Skylab 3. NASA/Johnson

Space Center press release, two pages, 8 x 10.5, July 20, 1973, signed in black ink by Alan Bean, Jack Lousma, and Owen Garriott.

Announcement regarding a Skylab mission. In part: “The second Skylab mission, scheduled for launch July 28, at the Kennedy Space Center, is planned for up to 59 days duration instead of 56 days.”

In fine condition. Accompanied by an unsigned photo of the three astronauts and a mission decal. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

767. Jerry Carr. Color satin-

finish 8 x 10 ‘red numbered’ NASA photo of Carr flying the AMU, signed in black felt tip, “First flights of the AMU (on board Skylab!), Jerry Carr, CDR SL-4, 16 Nov–8 Feb, 1973–74.” In fine condition, with trivial binder ring impressions to the right border. Precertified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

764. Ed Gibson. Skylab re-

covery cover with a cachet honoring the third flight’s naval recovery force, signed in black ink by Gibson. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

768. Owen Garriott. Color satin-finish 7 x 6.75 photo of of Hurricane

765. Jack Lousma.

Ellen as taken by Garriott from Skylab 3, matted to an overall size of 16 x 20, signed on the mat in black felt tip. Reverse of the photo bears a stamp that reads, “NASA authenticated by,” and is signed below in black felt tip, “SL-3 crewman—Owen K. Garriott.” In fine condition.

Provenance: Superior Auction, Fall 1998. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Color 10 x 8 NASA photo of Lousma piloting the M509 experiment, signed in black felt tip, “First flight of the AMU aboard Skylab! Jack Lousma, SL-3 Pilot.”

In fine condition. Precertified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

766. Jack Lousma.

Color glossy 10 x 8 NASA photo of Lousma showering in the crew quarters on Skylab, signed in black felt tip, “This hot shower was ‘out of this world!’ Jack Lousma, Skylab 3 Pilot, July 28–Sept. 25, 1973.”

In fine condition, with inconsequential marks and toning to the upper border. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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769. Paul Weitz. Color glossy 10 x 8 photo of Skylab in orbit, matted to an overall size of 14 x 11, signed on the mat in black felt tip. The reverse of the photo bears a stamp that reads, “NASA photo taken and authenticated by,” and is signed in black felt tip, “Paul Weitz.” In fine condition. Provenance: Superior Auction, Fall 1998. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

770. Bill Pogue. Breathtaking color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Skylab orbiting over the Earth, matted to an overall size of 11 x 14, signed on the mat in black felt tip. The reverse of the photo bears a stamp that reads, “NASA taken and authenticated by,” and is signed at the bottom, “William R. Pogue,” and signed again on the reverse of the mount and on the affixed caption. In fine condition. Provenance: Superior Auction, Fall 1998. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

771. Skylab. Color 10 x 8 NASA ‘floating heads’ photo, signed in blue and black felt tip by all nine astronauts: Charles Conrad, Joe Kerwin, Paul Weitz, Alan Bean, Owen Garriott (ins), Jack Lousma, Jerry Carr, Ed Gibson, and Bill Pogue. A noticeable scuff to the upper right, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200) 772. Jack Lousma.

Color 7.5 x 9.75 photo of the deployed parachutes of the Skylab II splashdown, affixed to a 10.25 x 13.5 mount, signed and inscribed on the mount in black ink, “To Bill—You fellows sure know how to let a guy down! Thanks for doing it right! Skylab II— 28 July–25 Sept. 1973, Jack Lousma.” In fine condition, with a uniform shade of light toning to mount. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

773. Skylab 1. Color 13.5 x 10.75 photo of the recovery of the Skylab crew, affixed to a 19.25 x 15.5 mount, signed and inscribed on the mount in black to the skipper of the USS Ticonderoga, “To Captain Green, Thanks & well done, with best wishes from the crew of Skylab I, Charles Conrad,” and “Joe Kerwin,” and “Paul Weitz.” In fine condition, with some scattered light toning and foxing to mount and light toning around edge of photo. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200) 774. Jack Lousma and Charles Conrad. Block of

four First Man on the Moon postage stamps, 5 x 2.75, signed in blue felt tip, “Jack Lousma,” and black ink, “Charles Conrad, Jr.” Moderate contrast to the signatures, Lousma’s signature slightly faded, and a pencil notation to the lower right, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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SPACE SHUTTLE Flown Space Shuttle Atlantis tire that orbited the earth 160 times 777. Space Shuttle Orbiter Tire. Uncommon fully intact flown B. F. Goodrich Space Shuttle Orbiter nose gear tire. This was the right-side nose landing gear tire that flew on the Space Shuttle Atlantis mission STS-79 in September of 1996. Tire measures approximately 30˝ in diameter and 7.5˝ wide, bearing the following sidewall markings: “32 x 8.6, 20 Ply Rating, Tubeless, 006-336, 217 knots, .10 Skid, Cage Code No. 68030, Maximum Six Landings,” with a serial number of “3019N00995.” This particular serial number is listed on the included STS Orbiter Landing/Deceleration flight data sheet as being the right side nose gear for the orbiter. In fine condition, with expected marks an dwear consistent with use. This tire made 160 orbits around the earth during its 10 day mission logging a staggering 3.9 million statute miles in space. RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

Heavy redundant window designed for shuttle flight 778. Shuttle Window. Unflown shuttle window. Manufactured by Corning Glass Co., this very heavy middle pane for a forward window measures 32.5 x 22, is 1.3˝ thick, with a Rockwell specification number printed along one edge. Made of low expansion fused silica glass, NASA’s June 1988 National Space Transportation Reference refers to the uniqueness of the windows stating this is the ‘thickest piece of glass ever produced in the optical quality for see-through viewing.’ In fine condition. Each shuttle window consisted of three separate panes: the inner pressure pane, a middle redundant pressure pane, and an outer thermal pane. An unflown, but flight ready item. Due to the weight of this item, additional shipping charges may apply. Window was originally acquired as surplus from a Space Shuttle contractor. RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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779. Shuttle Wing Insulation. Available to US bidders only.

Flown internal wing structure assembly insulator from one of the space shuttles, serial number 25167-006. Part measures 16 x 10 x 5, and has been decommissioned with red paint. The original parts removal tag is taped underneath, dated February 16, 1999. The insulator mounts directly behind the leading edge and would protect the aluminum structure of the orbiter’s wing. This part would have been replaced after several missions and having logged millions of miles.

RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

780. Shuttle Wing Insulation. Available to US bidders

only. A flown corner section of shuttle wing insulation from one of the orbiters. Section measures approximately 8.5 x 8, exhibits scorching to one edge, and is decommissioned, “Scrap,” in an unknown hand.

The outer surface is made of Inconel, selected for its excellent durability in radiant heat applications. Provenance: Charles Bell collection. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

781. Shuttle Wing Insulation. Available to US bidders only. A flown section of shuttle wing insulation from one of the orbiters with its mounting bracket affixed to the underside. Section measures approximately 8.5 x 8 x 4 and bears a part and serial number V070190018-001; S/N 003/25167. Part is also decommissioned, “Scrap,” on both sides in an unknown hand. In fine condition. Provenance: Charles Bell collection. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

782. Shuttle Orbiter Hi-Temp Insulator. Available to US bid-

ders only. Impressively large flown concave high temperature Shuttle Orbiter insulator, approximately 60 x 24 x 1, bearing the part numbers, “V070-410058-001, S/N 25167-046.” In fine condition, with various “scrapped” stamps to surface. Flown status presumed by shuttle specialist Ken Havekotte. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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783. STS-86 TPS-Thermal Barrier. Flown thermal barrier carried on board

the Space Shuttle Atlantis during mission STS-86 from September 25 to October 9, 1997. Barrier measures 11.5˝ in diameter and was installed at the orbiter’s mold line (OML). Barriers such as this one utilized an inner tubular spring made from inconel wire and helped insure the orbiter’s frame did not exceed 350 degrees while in space. Barrier was removed from Atlantis on April 8, 1998, after a postflight inspection showed this barrier was damaged, and subsequently scrapped.

An orange non-conforming material tag is attached to the barrier and labeled on the reverse, “Scrap.” Flown status presumed by shuttle memorabilia specialist Ken Havekotte. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

784. STS-118. A flown section of one of shuttle Endeavour’s

thermal windows. Section measures 2 x 2 and is etched with serial number MC332-0006-0027. Accompanied by a color 14 x 11 certificate presenting the piece to Benny Teague, which reads, in part, “This section of the Endeavours (OV-105) Thermal Window #2 flew,” with a typographical error stating it was on mission STS-117. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

786. Spacehab. Collection of Spacehab hardware and materials, including: a canvas flight bag; small sign; mesh liner; armband; and thermal material. In overall fine condition. Accompanied by a letter from Spacehab stating that the items “were prepared, used and in many cases flown multiple times in support of the SPACEHAB missions.” RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

785.

Space Shuttle. Hewlett-

Packard 3443A High Gain/Auto Range Unit, 6 x 4.75 x 8.75, featuring a voltage selector knob on the front panel. Conventional piece of test equipment adopted for a nonflight application in the Space Shuttle program, bearing two NASA labels and one Lockheed label affixed to the front. In fine condition, with expected usage wear. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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787.

Shuttle Hose. L-shaped space shuttle diffuser hose, measuring approximately 33˝ long, covered in Beta cloth with a stencilled parts number near the flexible collar. Two parts tags are tied to the collar, with the parts number on both, as well as an inspector’s stamp and remarks.

In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

789. Shock Absorber Device. Space shuttle shock absorber

788. Honeycomb Insulation Piece. A section of

Space Shuttle High Pressure Insulation. Six-sided two-tiered metal honeycomb construction section measures 6 x 4.5 x 6 with foam and resin insulation applied to the outside. In very good condition, with expected wear and damage; the piece has been decommissioned with red paint. RR Auction COA.…

(MB $200)

device. Consignor asserts this is a shock absorber device for a flown Space Shuttle Solid Rocket Booster holdown post of Launch Pad 39.

Piece measures 10.5 x 6 x 6, with portions of the metal honeycomb structure pushed in near the bottom. Part has been decommissioned on all sides with red paint. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

790. Shuttle Protective Panel.

Protective Cover Crew ModuleInterior Flight Deck, 20.5 x 33.5, used to protect the interior of the Shuttle from UV damage while on the ground. Bearing a handwritten number, “SN:003.” Affixed Rockwell International Space Division plaque reads: “Protective Cover Crew Module-Interior Flight Deck, Pt. No. G070-011200-034, Model A70-0658, Contr. NAS9-14000, Serial 34778.” Stencilled in the center in bright red letters is: “REMOVE BEFORE FLIGHT.” A form 93-H label is also affixed to the front of the panel. In fine condition.

Provenance: Charles Bell collection. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

791. Shuttle Panel. Unflown interior molded shuttle ‘closeout’ panel. Approximately 45.5˝ x 19, with a recessed area designed to hold a fire extinguisher. Made of epoxy glass fabric, the panel has stencilled parts number on reverse reading, “V070-337435-011 / 03953 ED8870.” This panel would have been placed in the crew module quarters, extending from the hatchway up to the mid-deck ceiling. In fine condition. Provenance: Charles Bell collection. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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792. Shuttle Protective Panel. Protective

Cover Crew ModuleInterior Mid Deck, 29.5 x 29.5, used to protect the interior of the Shuttle from UV damage while on the ground. Panel bears printed numbers and letter “TRXCM 289.00,” and “G070011201-065,” and handwritten, “002.” Affixed Rockwell International Space Division plaque reads: “Protective Cover Crew Module-Interior Mid Deck, Pt. No. G070-011201-065, Model A700658, Contr. NAS9-14000, Serial B38312.” Stencilled in the center in bright red letters is: “REMOVE BEFORE FLIGHT.” In fine condition.

Provenance: Charles Bell collection. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

795. Space Shuttle Fit Check Tile. Avail-

able to US bidders only.

Shuttle curved fit check tile, 7.5 x 6 x 2.75, marked “S/N #C68128,” with other notations on the same side. 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. Scattered surface loss, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

793. Space Shuttle Tile.

Available to US bidders only. A black thermal protection system tile, 3.25 x 4, with NASA identification numbers stencilled on one side. In fine condition, with a small chip to one edge.

This is a hightemperature reusable surface insulation (HRSI) tile. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

794.

Space Shuttle Tile.

Available to US bidders only. A black angled thermal protection system tile, originally part of the shuttle’s lower wing, 6 x 5.5, with NASA identification numbers stencilled on one side, “V070–191027–011–008022.” In fine condition, with a small chip to one corner. This is a high-temperature reusable surface insulation (HRSI) tile. Tile was originally acquired by a 28-year employee of Rockwell International whose responsibility was replacing shuttle tiles. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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796. Space Shuttle. Gorgeous acrylic display containing flown artifacts from all five Space Shuttles, measuring 6 x 4 x 1, with each swatch identified in engraved text. Flown artifacts are duct tape from Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-5), AFRSI blanket from Space Shuttle Challenger (STS-41G), gap filler from Space Shuttle Discovery (STS91), blanket from Space Shuttle Atlantis (STS-86), and blanket from Space Shuttle Endeavour (STS-77). In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Florian Noller, stating that this acrylic display is number 120 of 200 produced. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

797. STS-69. Purple and silver cloth banner headed, “Newest ’93,” 9.75 x 9.5, signed by a number of students, flown aboard the STS-69 mission on the Space Shuttle Endeavour.

Removably encapsulated in a Mylar sleeve. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity presenting the banner to the KSC Education Services Branch, as well as an image of the crew with the banner. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

798. STS-51B: Bob Overmyer. Flown crew activity

program, bound by a single steel ring, 8 x 11, consisting of an overview, summary timeline, a detailed timeline, and a consumables curve chart, approximately 100 pages total, with over 60 of the pages notated by Overmyer in pencil and red ink. Accompanied by a handwritten note of authenticity from Overmyer’s widow, which reads, “The Shuttle 51-B crew activity plan manual with pen & pencil notations was in Bob’s file as having been flown and has been in my possession since his death.” In fine condition, with front cover detached and expected light handling wear. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

799. STS-33. Flown mis-

801. STS-57. Flown em-

sion patch and pendant carried on board the Space Shuttle Discovery during STS-33, presented on a 8 x 10 certificate which reads, “This crew patch and mission pendant was flown aboard the United States Space Shuttle Discovery, November 22, 1989, to November 27, 1989, for Nancy Gunter.” Signed at the conclusion in ballpoint by Frederick D. Gregory, and in black felt tip by the other crew members. Nicely double-matted and framed to an overall size of 11 x 14. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

broidered Shuttle STS-57 mission patch, 4˝ in diameter, carried on board the Endeavour during its June-July 1993 mission. Patch is affixed to a 16 x 20 color glossy composite photo of the shuttle and crew, with a typed caption affixed under the patch, and signed in black felt tip by Ron Grabe, Brian Duffy, G. David Low, Nancy Sherlock, Peter Wisoff, and Janice Voss, with a brief sentiment written at the top in an unknown hand. In fine condition, with some scattered light surface marks and dings. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

800. STS-34. Flown embroidered Shuttle STS34 mission patch, 3.5 x 4.5, carried on board the Atlantis during its October 1989 mission. Patch is affixed to a 16 x 20 color glossy composite photo of the shuttle and crew, with a typed caption affixed to the bottom, and inscribed in black felt tip in an unknown hand, “Nancy, Thanks for making this house into a home,” and signed around the patch by Don Williams, Michael McCulley, Shannon Lucid, Franklin Chiang-Diaz, and Ellen Baker. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

802. STS-59. Flown em-

broidered Shuttle STS-59 mission patch, 4˝ in diameter, carried on board the Endeavour during its April 1994 mission. Patch is affixed to a 16 x 20 color glossy composite photo of the shuttle and crew, with a typed caption affixed to the right, and inscribed in black felt tip in an unknown hand, “Thanks for taking such good care of us and our families at our Florida ‘Home’!

The STS-59 crew,” and signed by Sid Gutierrez, Kevin Chilton, Linda Godwin, Jay Apt, Michael Clifford, and Thomas Jones. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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803. STS-68. Flown

embroidered Shuttle STS-68 mission patch, 4.75˝ in diameter, carried on board the Endeavour during its September–October 1994 mission. Patch is affixed to a 20 x 16 color glossy composite photo of the shuttle and crew, with a typed caption affixed to the bottom, and inscribed in gold ink in an unknown hand, “To the folks at KSC Astronaut Crew Quarters—Thanks for your outstanding support!! From the STS-68 crew!,” and signed In black felt tip by Michael Baker, Terry Wilcutt, Tom Jones, Steven Smith, Dan Bursch, and Peter Wisoff. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

804. STS-84. Flown

embroidered Shuttle STS-84 mission patch, 4 x 3.5, carried on board the Atlantis during its May 1997 mission.

Patch is affixed to a 20 x 16 color glossy composite photo of the shuttle and crew, with a typed caption affixed to the bottom, and inscribed in gold ink in an unknown hand, “To Glenda Jackson, Thanks for taking such great care of us!,” and signed in black felt tip by Charlie Precourt, Eileen Collins, Jean-Francois Clervoy, Carlos Noriega, Edward Lu, Yelena Kondakova, C. Michael Foale, and Jerry Linenger. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

805. STS-87. Flown

embroidered Shuttle STS-87 mission patch, 4.5˝ in diameter, carried on board the Columbia during its November– December 1997 mission. Patch is affixed to a 20 x 16 color glossy composite photo of the shuttle and crew, with a typed caption affixed to the bottom, and inscribed in silver ink in an unknown hand, “Thanks for making us feel at home, the STS-87 crew,” and signed in black felt tip by Kevin Kregel, Steven Lindsey, Winston Scott, Kalpana Chawla, Takao Doi, and Leonid Kadeniuk. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

806. Space Shuttle. Flown

sterling ‘Silver Snoopy’ pin measuring approximately .5˝ tall, affixed to its original 11 x 14 printed presentation certificate dated August 17, 1998, signed at the conclusion in black felt tip by astronaut John Casper.

Certificate reads, in part: “In Appreciation For professionalism, dedication, and outstanding support that greatly enhanced flight safety and mission success during the Space Shuttle Space Transportation System Program… the astronaut team presents this Astronauts Personal Achievement Award to Glenn W. Watkins.” Framed to an overall size of 13.75 x 16.5. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

807 . Shuttle Booster Separation Motor Nozzle. Flown and retrieved shuttle Solid Rocket Booster from the aft-side skirt from the mid 1980s. This booster separation motor (BSM) measures 12˝ high, with the nozzle having a 9˝ diameter and weighing 28.3 pounds. The booster on the shuttle is a relatively small rocket motor that separates the reusable solid rocket boosters from the shuttle before the shuttle orbiter leaves the atmosphere. This separation occurs after 2+ minutes of burn time of the reusable SRB motors, and firing of the booster separation motors takes less than a second. While in flight, the twin SRB’s separation motors must be used in conjunction with the release of the motors from the big shuttle External Tank (ET). The BSMs are produced by ATK Launch Systems Group, part of Alliant Techsystems (ATK) Inc., at their production plant in Brigham City, Utah. A BSM weighs 177 pounds when loaded with propellant and is 31 inches long.

About 2+ minutes into a space shuttle flight, 16 of these small, but powerful, motors are fired simultaneously for 1.2 seconds. This provides the precise thrust required to safely separate the spent boosters from the space shuttle’s ET and manned-Orbiter. Altogether, there are 8 such BSMs attached to each of the twin reusable SRBs, four on the forward skirt and 4 on the aft skirt. The BSMs in each cluster are ignited while traveling through the atmosphere at more than 3,000 mph with an altitude of about 24 nautical miles. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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811. Space Shuttle Crews. Six color crew

808. STS-46. Space Shuttle Atlantis STS-46 unflown sterling silver Robbins medal, approximately 1.75 x 1.75 with a raised design on the face of the mission insignia, and the astronauts’ names. The reverse of the sterling silver medal is engraved with the July 31, 1992, launch date and the August 8, 1992, re-entry date. Serial numbered “181” around the edge. Condition is mint state. Encapsulated in a plastic NGC holder and graded MS64. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

809. Space Shuttle Crews.

Eight color crew photos, various finishes, all approximately 10 x 8, signed in black ink by the full crew.

Missions are: STS-61-C, STS-62, STS-65, STS-68, STS-87 (ins), Soyuz TMA-10, and ISS Expedition 6 (2, one with the final flight crew and one with Don Thomas before he was replaced by Donald Pettit).

In overall fine condition, with some edge creases to a few photos.

Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

810. Space Shuttle Crews. Eight color crew

photos, various finishes, sizes ranging from 10 x 8 to 11.5 x 8, all signed in ink by the full crew. Missions are: STS-39, STS-41-D (ins), STS-43 (ins), STS-52, STS-53, STS-56, STS-73, and STS-76. Some rippling to lower edge of the STS73 photo due to moisture exposure, otherwise overall fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

photos, various finishes, 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, all signed in ink by the full crew. Missions are: STS-4 (ins), STS-27, STS-31 (ins), STS-44, STS-57, and STS-65.

In overall fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

812. Space Shuttle Crews.

Six color crew photos, various finishes, all approximately 10 x 8, all signed in ink by the full crew. Missions are: STS-5 (ins), STS-30, STS-39, STS-41-B (ins), STS-65, and ALT2. In overall fine condition, with a few signatures on the STS-65 photo slightly faded. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

813.

Space Shuttle Crews.

Seven color crew photos, various finishes, sizes ranging from 10 x 8 to 11.5 x 8, all signed in ink by the full crew.

Missions are: STS9 (ins), STS-30 (2, one ins, with an autopen signature of John Young), STS-48, STS-56, STS-80, and STS-122 (ins). In overall fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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814. Space Shuttle Astronauts. Five pho-

tos of different shuttle astronauts, 8 x 9 to 8 x 10, signed in ink by the astronaut pictured.

Signers are: Byron Lichtenberg (ins), Charles Precourt (ins), Jim Dutton, Marsha S. Ivins (ins), and James Reilly.

In overall fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Superb original Calle work of Glenn’s return to space

815. STS-91. Un-

used crew shirt from the shuttle Discovery mission STS91. Longsleeve red, white, and blue shirt, size medium, bears a Lands’ End manufacturer’s label inside the collar, an embroidered mission patch over the left breast, and is still sealed in its plastic bag. Bag has two identification labels affixed to the front with a JSC Project parts tag for the shirt inside the bag. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

817. John Glenn. Original painting honoring Glenn’s return to space, mixed media on cold press illustration board, 12.75 x 18.5, by Chris Calle, titled ‘Return to Space,’ signed in the lower border in pencil by Glenn, and also signed by Calle. Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 24.5 x 30. In very fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Original Kunstler work of the Columbia 818. Space Shuttle: Mort Kunstler. Artist

816. Space Shuttle. Two volume set of binders describing the

systems, facilities, and operations of the Space Shuttle in extremely thorough detail. Volume one, which covers systems and facilities, is a lengthy 1001 pages with topics including orbiter structure, vent and drain systems, flight crew escape systems, medical systems, propulsion, and power systems, among many others. The various systems are copiously illustrated with technical diagrams and images. Volume two, which describes operations, is 132 pages with topics such as mission preparations, astronaut selection and training, shuttle integration and rollout, and Complex 39 launch facilities. In overall fine condition. These manuals are mission used, and come directly from the personal collection of Glenn Watkins, Chief Engineer of Operations for the STS-101. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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and illustrator. During his career, he accepted a major commission to do a series of paintings of the building, launch, and touchdown of the first space shuttle Columbia.

In 1979, Künstler became the official Space Shuttle artist for NASA and Rockwell International. Original gauche painting of the liftoff of the Space Shuttle Columbia, on a 20 x 18 off-white artist’s board, signed in the lower left, “M. Kunstler.” Double-matted to an overall size of 20 x 18. In very fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

819. Space Shuttle

820. STS-135

821. Shuttle Displays

822. John Glenn MB $100

823. Space Shuttle Bookmarks

824. Space Shuttle Flown Artifacts

825. STS-121

826. Space Shuttle

827. Space Shuttle

828. STS-95

829. Don Lind

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830. James Buchli MB $200

831. Brewster Shaw, Jr MB $200

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832. Karl Henize MB $200

836. Space Shuttle Patches and Decals

833. Steven Nagel MB $200

834. Daniel Brandenstein MB $200

837. Space Shuttle Commemorative Pepsi Can MB $200

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835. Don Peterson MB $200

838. Joe Allen MB $100

839. Bruce McCandless

840. STS-96

841. STS-73

842. STS-90

843. STS-93

844. STS-103

845. STS-100

846. STS-110

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847. STS-111

848. Space Team Canada

849. STS-114

850. STS-115

851. STS-129

852. STS-130

853. STS-132

854. STS-134

855. STS-135

856. STS-135

857. John Young

858. Sally Ride

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859. Janice Voss MB $100

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860. Jerry Ross MB $100

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861. Frederick Gregory

862. Mike Roos

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863. STS-68 MB $200

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864. Bruce McCandless

865. Guy S. Gardner

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866. Richard Covey

867. STS-132

868. Bruce McCandless

869. Bruce McCandless

870. Rick Searfoss

871. Space Shuttle Astronauts

872. STS-26

873. ALT Crews

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STS

876. STS-1. Flown printed fabric American flag carried on

board Space Shuttle Columbia during STS-1, 6 x 4, mounted on an 8.5 x 11 certificate commemorating the mission that bears facsimile signatures of the crew. Certificate is cornermounted to a limited edition print of ‘Columbia at 30 Seconds’

by Wilson Hurley, numbered 101/850 and signed in pencil by the artist, and attractively matted and framed to an overall size of 29.5 x 33. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

877. STS-1. Color vintage glossy 13.25 x 10.25 photo affixed to an off-white 19.5 x 15.5 mount, calligraphically inscribed in ink, “Glenn Watkins, STS-1 Prop,” and signed in the borders by numerous astronauts and employees of the first Shuttle project.

Astronaut signers are Hank Hartsfield, Rick Hauck, Sally Ride, Joe Engle, and Don Peterson. Other notable signers are Ron Dittemore, Wayne Hale, and Bill Gerstenmaier. Framed to an overall size of 24 x 20. In very good condition, with overall toning, and scattered marks, creases, and dampstaining to mount.

Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

878. STS-1. Color satin-finish 10 x 8 ‘red-numbered’ NASA photo of the first Shuttle crew, signed in black felt tip, “With best wishes, John Young” and “Bob Crippen.” In fine condition, with a few trivial surface impressions.

Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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879. STS-1 and STS2. Color 8 x 10 NASA photo of Space Shuttle Enterprise on Launch Pad 39A, signed in black felt tip by John Young, Bob Crippen, Joe Engle, and Richard Truly. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

880. STS-2. Color 11 x 14 photo of the Columbia lifting off, affixed to a 16 x 20 mount, inscribed on the photo in print, “Nancy, The successful STS-2 mission could not have been accomplished without your help. A most sincere thanks! From the KSC Astronaut Support Team,” and signed on the mount in black felt tip by six members of the launch support crew, including Dick Scobee and Ellison Onizuka. Some light streaking and flecks to photo, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

881. STS-2 and STS-3. Ink signatures of Joe Engle, Richard Truly, Jack Lousma, and Gordon Fullerton on a light blue 3.5 x 16 sheet, also signed by James A. Abrahamson. Sheet is affixed to a 15.25 x 20 NASA presentation mount, with two color photos of the Columbia. Printed along the bottom of the presentation is, “NASA Honorable Mention, 33rd ISEF, Houston, Texas, May 14, 1982.” Scattered toning to mount, and a few surface marks to photo, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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882. STS-5 Flown Shuttle Tray. Large

flown shuttle tray flown on board shuttle Columbia mission STS-5. Lightweight metal tray measures approximately 100˝ long, with one end 9˝ wide, tapering to just 4.5˝ wide at the other end. This tray was used to support wires installed along the payload bay of the orbiter. Tray is stencilled with a Rockwell part number V070-340395-001, and is serial number 03593-274095. Three different tags are affixed to tray as well: a red and white “Flown Hardware” tag, dated July 18, 1983; a green “unserviceable” tag, stamp-dated August 1, 1983, with “OV-102STS-5,” written in the ‘removed from” box in a technician’s hand; and a beige parts tag. Provenance: Charles Bell collection.

RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

CHALLENGER

Choice image of the tragic Challenger crew 883. Challenger. Color 9.25 x 6.25 photo of the crew posing in their blue flight suits with their helmets, signed in black felt tip by all seven crew members: Ellison Onizuka, S. Christa McAuliffe, Greg Jarvis, Judy Resnik, Mike Smith, Dick Scobee, and Ronald E. McNair. Doublesuede-matted and framed with a mission patch, a teacher in space patch, and a small plaque to an overall size of 18 x 22.75. In fine condition.

A very nicely preserved tribute to the ill-fated crew. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.‌(MB $500)

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884. Challenger Tile. Available

to US bidders only. Very rare Challenger-flown LRSI (High-temperature Reusable Surface Insulation) tile, 6 x 6.5, #V070-394044-137, Serial No. 008651. Accompanied by its Flown Hardware tag, filled in by a technician, “Orbiter No. 099, STS Number 17,” (referring to its 17th processing flow), dated October 26, 1984. These tiles would cover the upper wing near the leading edge.

They were also used in selected areas of the forward, mid, and aft fuselage, vertical tail, and the OMS/RCS pods. These tiles protect areas where reentry temperatures are above 1,200° F. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

885. Mike Smith. Color 8 x 10 NASA photo of Challenger pilot Michael Smith in his blue flight suit and holding a model of the spacecraft, signed in black felt tip, “Mike Smith.” In fine condition, with a crease to upper left corner. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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COLUMBIA

886. Columbia STS-107. STS-107 Robbins medal, #260, in the shape of a shuttle, approximately 1.75 x 1.5, with a raised design on the face of the mission’s insignia. The reverse of the sterling silver medallion is engraved with the crew names around the edges, along with the January 16, 2003, launch date, as well as the February 1, 2003, date of the planned landing. This medal is serial numbered “260” along the rim and was not flown. Medal comes in its original case. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

887. Kalpana Chawla. Color 8 x 10 NASA photo of Chawla posing in front of a model shuttle in her blue flight suit, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “For Jim Beck, Reach for the stars! Kalpana Chawla.” Scattered surface impressions, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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VIKING / HUBBLE TELESCOPE 888. Viking 2. Two identical color glossy 10 x 8 panoramic photos of the Martian landscape taken by Viking 2. One photo is signed in black felt tip by Scott Carpenter, Alexander Volkov, Karl Heinze, Helen Sharman, Alexander Alexandrov, Valentina Tereshkova, Sultan Al-Saud, Nikolai Rukavishnikov, Valery Ryumin, Svetlana Savitskaya, Andrian Nikolayev, Gary Payton and one other; second photo is signed by 18 others including Scott Carpenter, Joe Allen, Valentina Tereshkova, Ed Gibson, Rick Hauck, Sultan Al-Saud, Toyohiro Akiyama, and Muhammad Faris. In fine condition, with some mild haloing to some of the signatures. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

889. SpaceShipOne.

Uncirculated flown two dollar bill, #I15894602A, flown aboard both the X Prize flights of SpaceShipOne, on September 29 and October 4, 2004, signed on the portrait side by astronauts Mike Melvill and Brian Binnie, both adding the date of their respective flight.

Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity, printed on flown stationery, signed by Melvill and Binnie attesting to the status of the bill, also noting that this is a limited edition, 2/10, initialled by both astronauts, as well as by two photos taken at the time of signing the certificate. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

890. SpaceShipOne. Color 2005 calendar cover, 15 x 9.5, with an image of the craft coming in for landing, signed in black felt tip by Mike Melvill, Burt Rutan, and Brian Binnie. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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Extra large Hubble MLI blanket piece with over 1.5 billion flown nautical space miles 891. Hubble Space Telescope. Flown

limited edition Hubble Space Te l e s c o p e polymide film, # 11 / 1 7 , r e trieved during a 1999 shuttle mission. Film measures 2.75 x 1.25 and is encased in Lucite against a color informational photo display, with the reverse bearing an image of the Hubble with an arrow pointing to where the material was removed.

Information reads, “This aluminized polymide film is from an original multi-layer insulation (MLI) blanket covering the exterior of the Hubble Space Telescope. It was removed on December 24, 1999 from the Support System Module’s Bay 10 door during Servicing Mission 3A by STS-103 astronauts Steven Smith and John Grunsfeld. This material flew on-orbit more than 1.5 billion miles from the April 24, 1990 launch of STS-31 (Hubble deployment) to the STS-103 landing on December 27, 1999.” In fine condition. A much bigger sample than usually found.

RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

892. Hubble Space Telescope. Flown limited edition Hubble Space Telescope polymide film, #73/75, retrieved during a 1999 shuttle mission. Film measures .75 x 1 and is encased in a 4.5 x 3.5 piece of Lucite against a color informational photo display, with the reverse bearing an image of the Hubble with an arrow pointing to where the material was removed. Information reads, “This aluminized polymide film is from an original multi-layer insulation (MLI) blanket covering the exterior of the Hubble Space Telescope. It was removed on December 24, 1999, from the Support System Module’s Bay 10 door during Servicing Mission 3A by STS-103 astronauts Steven Smith and John Grunsfeld. This material flew on-orbit more than 1.5 billion miles from the April 24, 1990, launch of STS-31 (Hubble deployment) to the STS-103 landing on December 27, 1999.” In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Flown cover used to protect Hubble’s sensitive lenses 893. Hubble Space Telescope Contingency Cover. Flown Fixed Head Star Tracker (FHST) Contin-

gency cover, SN #1001, flown on board Columbia mission STS-109 (SM3B). Made of Teflon Kapton blanketing material with Nomex straps, and measures 65 x 38 x 5 unfolded. Carried with two other covers, this was the contingency cover to be used only if needed. The function of the covers was to block direct sunlight and particulates from entering the Fixed Head Star Tracker during the PCU changeout on the Hubble. The covers were essentially blankets that retracted in window-shade style when not in use, and would be installed on a prior spacewalk during the mission and deployed on the PCU change out day. Cover comes in its original Goddard Space Flight Center shipping case, labelled “FHST 3 Cover Right…

S/N 1001,” which was sent to the Kennedy Space Center during flight preparations for a Hubble service mission.

In fine condition. Cover is listed in Swales Aerospace Crew Aids and Tools catalog and is accompanied by a Goddard Space Flight Center Flight Hardware Equipment parts tag, with multiple notations by technicians, as well as a JSC Project parts tag, with several notations. Flown Hubble Space Telescope astronaut crew aids and tools have seldom been offered. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Mission-critical flown Hubble DBA cover 894. Hubble Telescope DBA Thermal Cover. Flown and used

Hubble Space Telescope Diode Box Assembly cover, SN 1002, flown on shuttle mission STS-109 in March of 2002, and used during servicing of the Hubble telescope. This cover, one of just three made, measures 34 x 6.5 and is made of perforated Kapton blanketing mounted to an aluminum alloy backing plate with Delrin retaining clips. This particular cover was carried aboard the Columbia and mounted in pouches on top of the Second Axial Carrier (SAC), a Space Support Equipment (SSE) carrier located in the middle of the cargo bay of the orbiter. This flown artifact is listed in Swales Aerospace Crew Aids and Tools and is accompanied by a Goddard Space Flight Center Flight Hardware Equipment parts tag, with multiple notations by technicians, as well as a JSC Project parts tag, with several notations and “Flown on HST SM 3B OV-102, STS-109 SN# 1002,” written on the reverse.

Applied on either the DBA or DBA2 on the Hubble during a spacewalk, this cover protected the Diode Box Assembly components within the specified survival limits for up to 10 hours, and are designed to withstand temperatures between +80/-80° C. In fine condition. Cover is listed in Swales Aerospace Crew Aids and Tools catalog. One of just three made, this particular piece of flown equipment played a vital role in protecting sensitive equipment during astronaut EVA operations. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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896. Parachute. Enormous, unknown, fully intact parachute, constructed of white and orange nylon, produced in 1972 (later Skylab/Apollo era) that may have a 1970s experimental manned spaceflight deceleration/landing association, but cannot be determined. A few cuts and tears, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

Deck Angle Gauge which failed during Voyager’s record-breaking flight 897. Voyager. Flown Deck Angle Gauge flown on board the Voyager during testing and its record-setting around the world flight. The deck gauge (Inclinometer) is a three-inch panel mount unit with a 7:30 o’clock resetting knob. Manufactured for the Air Force by Jaeger Watch Company of New York, gauge bears serial number “AF-43-2034.”This gauge was used as an aid in weighing the aircraft in flight to determine the weight of the aircraft, by using the indicated angle-of-attack. Side of the gauge has been signed with an electric engraving pen by Dick Rutan, who engraved “Dick Rutan, World Flt Dec 1986, Voyager.” This gauge actually failed during the flight, making it impossible to calculate the aircraft’s weight.

Accompanied by a photocopied letter of authenticity from Lee Heeron, Voyager ‘5’ (Shop/Technical Technician, Assistant Crew Chief, Public Relations) during Voyager’s development and flight. Letter reads, in part; “Voyager’s pilot’s planned to use the instrument that I, Lee Herron… had supplied to them ‘on loan’ to use as an aid in weighing the aircraft while in flight…The book, Voyager, contains an accounting of the use and ultimate in-flight failure of the subject…Prior to the internment of the Voyager aircraft above the reception desk in the Air and Space Museum…Dick Rutan and I removed the subject instrument from the Voyager’s instrument panel and replaced it with a twin ‘un-flown’…Dick Rutan then inscribed the right side of the black case using an electric engraving pen.” Also accompanied by Jeana Yeager’s signed Voyager ID badge. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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898. Fire Control Panel. Fire control pane affiliated for a missile or other unmanned launch application. Panel measures 14.5 x 11, with five switches, 23 indicator lights, and two push buttons, including one for a siren. One set of lights is for the hold fire status, another four lights for the sequence status, and another set for launch area status. Panel is set into an 8˝ deep wooden frame and still retains its original plug.

RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

899. Ground Support Power Supply. Rack-mountable Holt Model HCS-1 AC Current Shunt, 19 x 5.25 x 6.75, once installed at Kennedy Space Center in association with an unidentified program to support alternating current calibration and test measurements. Front panel bears an affixed NASA calibration label. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

900. EMR Bandage Component. NASA

rack component, 19 x 19, being a single drawer of a multi-drawer system which converted inputed individual communications channels and combined them onto a Microwave or Radio Frequency link between two ground stations. Component has an affixed label reading, “NAS 10-10792,” made by EMR, and has two removable circuits, and meters for the Sub-Carrier Level and Percentage Bandage. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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901. Calibrator. Rack-mountable calibrator, circa 1970s-80s, 19 x 3.5 x 5, with four inputs and two knobs on the front. Service tag affixed to the top identifies the device as a “6625-NSL Calibrator.” This device was used to callibrate test equipment. Various scattered marks and adhesive remnants, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

903. Hypersonic Flying Laboratory Model. Very neat one-piece

902. Satellite Model. Well-done metal and plastic satellite model

from the Model Development Laboratory, made by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Model measures 11˝ tall with four fold-down 8˝ solar array panels and an oscillating antenna. In fine condition, with expected light age wear and slight fading to color on solar panels. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

composite model of the Russian KHOLOD hypersonic flying laboratory model. This 1991 Soviet school model measures 16˝ high, has its four solid rocket boosters, and comes with its display stand. In fine condition. Accompanied by two color 11.75 x 16.5 color posters of an artist’s rendition of the craft in a laboratory. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

904. Mars Pathfinder. Breathtaking crystal clear unsigned color satin-finish 50.5˝ x 9.25˝ panoramic photo of one of the Mars rovers investigating a boulder, taken from the lander. Rolled and in fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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905. Mars 1: John Platt. Original water-

907. US Air Force.

An original painting by noted aviation artist Stephen Wiggin, oil on canvas, 35 x 23.5, depicting a US Air Force biplane on the shore of a lake, being attended to by two men, with a huge lightning bolt in the background, signed in the lower right corner by Wiggin. Framed to an overall size of 41.5 x 29.5. In very fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

color painting entitled ‘Mars 1,’ 9.5 x 14.25, depicting an astronaut in the foreground on the Martian surface, with another astronaut in the background by their space craft, signed in the lower right corner, “J. Platt 02.” Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 16.25 x 21. In very fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

908. NASA Employee Collection. Collec-

906. US Air Force: Steve Wiggin. Origi-

nal oil painting of an Air Force heavy cargo jet coming in for a landing, done by noted aviation artist Stephen Wiggin, 19.5 x 14.5, signed in the lower right by Wiggin. Framed (with no glass) to an overall size of 23.5 x 18.5. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

tion of approximately 30 items from the personal collection of an engineer who worked on NASA’s Manned Orbiting Laboratory project, consisting of a ‘MOL-Apollo Team Membership Certificate’ signed by astronaut Karol J. Bobko, and numerous official photos and prints of various parts and spacecraft designs, some on heavy glossy stock and others on paperstock, as well as various booklets and pamphlets.

In overall fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Original work from the ‘father of space art’ 909. Charles Bonestell. Space artist, considered to be the ‘father of space art,’ and longtime Hollywood matte painter and special effects artist. Original painting by Bonestell, oil on artist’s board, 29.5 x 20, of a Chinese temple nestled in a mountain valley, with a village and villagers in the foreground. Signed in the lower right in black ink by Bonestell.

Framed to an overall size of 34.5 x 25. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Extensive archive related to the failed Skylab micrometeoroid shield—which almost proved disastrous for the mission 910. NASA Scientist Archive. Large archive of the papers

of a former Rockwell scientist, Byron B. Florence III, who helped to design the ill-fated Skylab Orbital Workshop Meteoroid Shield.

Contains personal documents related to Florence’s education at Georgia Tech and employment opportunities, including letters from Sikorsky Aircraft and Texas Instruments. A lengthy typed report entitled Meteoroid Protection Analysis, January 16, 1970, containing numerous calculations, charts, and text discussing protecting the Orbital Workshop from meteoroid impact while in orbit; with various drafts and revisions of reports of the same title. Included as well is an extremely lengthy volume of “Supporting Analyses,” containing even more detailed ‘proofs’ of the engineering and scientific decisions made during development.

Also includes reports entitled “Orbital Workshop Meteoroid Shield Deployment Test Ground Effects Investigation, Final Report,” dated June 25, 1971—a portion of the abstract reads, “An investigation is conducted to determine reasons for incomplete deployment of the OWS-1 meteoroid shield during verification testing”—the project, it seems, was doomed from the start. In overall fine condition. At liftoff the station lost its micrometeoroid shield/sun shade and one of its main solar panels. Debris from the lost micrometeoroid shield further complicated matters by pinning the remaining solar panel to the side of the station, preventing its deployment and thus leaving the station with a huge power deficit. Also contained in this vast archive is a folder about the SLABES modular program. This software “will determine nodal displacements and internal loads for space frame structural idealizations.” Another highlight is a folder packed with notes, tables, and diagrams for the Douglas Aerobatic Aircraft Prototype. The introduction states, “The aircraft is envisioned as a low wing (cantilevered), retractable gear. Stressed skin configuration with a constant speed propeller.” Contained in the notes are schematics of wing and fuselage design, cockpit configuration, and interior structural support. Copies of two larger blueprints of the craft are also included. A detailed and historic archive related to one of NASA’s failed engineering attempts—perfect for the researcher or scientifically inclined space enthusiast.

RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Flown during the historic round-the-world Voyager flight

911. Voyager: Rutan and Yeager. Flown checklist page carried on board the Voyager aircraft, showing a diagram of the airport at Libreville, Gabon, 5.5 x 8.5, signed in black felt tip, “Jeana Yeager” and “Dick Rutan.” Affixed to its original presentation certificate, in part: “You are hereby awarded Airport Diagram number 32 of 261 carried aboard the Voyager…This Jeppesen Airport Diagram, numbered and signed by pilots Dick Rutan and Jeana Yeager, was carried and used on board the Voyager Aircraft during the epic world flight; December 14, through December 23, year 1986.” Toning to corners of the page due to adhesive to reverse, otherwise fine condition. Consignor notes that this page was given to an employee that worked on the flight. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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912.

Vehicle Assembly Building Badges

913. Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Badges MB $200

MB $100

915. Robert McCall MB $100

919. Parachute Tests MB $100

922. NACA Medal MB $100

917. World’s Fair 1964–1965 Bank

916. National Helium Corporation

MB $100

MB $100

920. Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Law Enforcement MB $100

923. NACA Medal MB $100

924. NASA Patches MB $100

914. Voyager Motor MB $100

918. Kennedy Space Center Employee Directory MB $100

921. Joe Kittinger MB $200

925. Space Mission Patches MB $200

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926. Space Mission Patches

927. NASA Astronauts

930. Association of Space Explorers: Mexico City

931. SR-71 Blackbird

934. Rich Graham

935. Dave Ferguson and Tom Morgenfeld

MB $200

MB $200

MB $100

928. Astronaut Pins MB $100

932. Pappy Boyington

MB $100

MB $200

933. Northrop YB-49: Cardenas and Stanley

936. Pat Eby

937. Pat Eby

939. US Army Rocket MB $100

929. Association of Space Explorers: Saudi Arabia

MB $100

MB $100

938. USAF Thunderbirds (1989) MB $100

MB $100

MB $100

MB $100

MB $100

940. Cooper, Brand, McDivitt, and Truly MB $100

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942. Robert McCall

941. Robert McCall

MB $100

MB $100

944. Astronaut Candidates

943. Launch Complex 36 Relics MB $100

945. NASA Mission Control

946. NASA Mission Control

MB $200

MB $150

948. NASA Test Pilots

949. Northrop YB-49

950. Northrop YB-49

951. Blue Angels 1957

952. SR-71 Blackbird

953. USAF Thunderbirds

954. Yang Liwei

955. Commercial Launch System User’s Guides

MB $100

MB $100

MB $100

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MB $100

MB $200

MB $100

MB $100

947. NASA Mission Control MB $200

MB $100

MB $100

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Bidding: 11. By submitting a bid, whether online, in person, by mail, by phone, by facsimile or through an employee or agent, the Bidder acknowledges (i) receipt of the catalogue, (ii) that the Bidder has read the Terms and Conditions of Sale and the descriptions for the lots on which they have bid, and (iii) that they agree to adhere to these Terms and Conditions of Sale.

12. Each Bidder’s determination of its bid should be based upon its own examination of the item(s), rather than the strict reliance as to what is represented in this Catalogue, online or elsewhere. In any purchase or sale, the value of the item(s) is determined by the price.

THE BIDDER HEREBY ASSUMES ALL RISKS OF VALUATION CONCERNING ANY AND ALL PURCHASES. 13. RR AUCTION IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ERRORS IN BIDDING. A Bidder should make certain to bid on the correct lot and that the bid is the maximum (plus the 20% Buyer’s Premium) that the Bidder is willing and able to pay. Since other Bidders (by mail, facsimile and in person) will be present, and since a re-offering could damage the momentum of the sale, once the hammer has fallen and the Auctioneer has announced the winning Bidder, such Bidder is unconditionally bound to pay for the lot, even if the Bidder has made a mistake.

14. If the description of any lot in the catalogue is incorrect (e.g. gross cataloging error), the lot is returnable if returned within five (5) calendar days of receipt, and received by RR Auction no later than twenty-one (21) calendar days after the sale date. NO RETURN OR REFUND OF ANY AUCTION LOT WILL BE CONSIDERED EXCEPT BY REASON OF LACK OF AUTHENTICITY, UNLESS OTHERWISE PROVIDED IN THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE. 15. All prospective Bidders who examine lots in person prior to the sale shall personally assume all responsibility for any damage they cause in so doing. RR Auction shall have sole discretion in determining the value of the damage caused, which shall be promptly paid by the prospective Bidder.

16. Title to any lot remains with Consignor, any secured party of the Consignor, or assignee of Consignor, as the case may be, until the lot is paid for in full by Bidder. RR Auction reserves the right to require payment in full before delivering any lot to the successful Bidder.

17. It is the Bidder’s responsibility and obligation to have the lots fully insured while in their possession. Bidder assumes any and all RISK OF LOSS once the lot(s) is in Bidder’s possession.

18. Bidder grants to RR Auction or its assigns the right to offset any sums due, or found to be due by RR Auction, and to make such offset from any past, subsequent or future consignment, or items acquired by Bidder in possession or control of RR Auction or from any sums due to Bidder by RR Auction. Bidder further grants RR Auction a purchase money security interest in such sums or items to the extent applicable, and agrees to execute such documents as may be reasonably necessary to grant RR Auction such security interest. Bidder agrees that RR Auction and its assigns shall be a secured party with respect to items bought by Bidder and in the possession of RR Auction, to the extent of the maximum indebtedness, plus all accrued expenses, until the indebtedness is paid.

19. By bidding in this sale, Bidder personally and unconditionally guarantees payment. If the Bidder is a corporation, the officers, directors, and principals of the corporation hereby agree to personally and unconditionally guarantee payment as part of the corporation’s agreement to bid. The authorized representative of any corporate Bidder who is present at the sale shall provide RR Auction or its agent, prior to the commencement of the bidding (or at the time of registration), with a statement signed by each principal, director and officer that they each personally and unconditionally guarantee any payment due RR Auction.

20. RR Auction may at its sole and absolute discretion, make loans or advances to Consignors and/or prospective Bidders.

21. If a dispute arises concerning ownership of a lot that has been bid upon during the course of the sale, RR Auction reserves the right to commence a statutory interpleader proceeding at the expense of the Consignor and successful Bidder and any other applicable party, and in such event shall be entitled to its reasonable attorney’s fees and costs.

22. In the event of a successful challenge to the title to any goods purchased, RR Auction agrees to reimburse any Bidder in an amount equal to the successful bid price actually paid by Bidder at auction plus any Buyer’s Commission actually paid, in full and complete satisfaction of all claims, which once tendered by RR Auction, relieves and releases RR Auction from any responsibility whatsoever to the Bidder, even if the instrument is not cashed or is returned.

Bidding Options: 23. Non-Internet bids (including but not limited to podium, fax, phone and mail bids) are treated similar to floor bids in that they must be onincrement. Any podium, fax, phone, or mail bids that do not conform to a full increment will be rounded up or down to the nearest full increment and this revised amount will be considered your high bid.

24. When identical mail or FAX bids are submitted, preference is given to the first received. To ensure the greatest accuracy, written bids should be entered on the standard printed bid sheet and be received at RR Auction’s place of business at least twenty-four (24) hours before the Auction start. Auctioneer is not responsible for executing mail bids or FAX bids received on or after the day the first lot is sold, nor Internet bids submitted after the published closing time; nor is Auctioneer responsible for proper execution of bids submitted by telephone, mail, FAX, e-mail, Internet, or in person once the Auction begins.

25. In internet only Auctions, bids on an item must raise the current high bid by at least 10%. Bids will be accepted in whole dollar amounts only. No “buy” or “unlimited” bids will be accepted. In a live sale, bids on an item can change at the discretion of the auctioneer.

26. RR Auction reserves the right to accept or decline any bid. Bids must be for an entire lot and each lot constitutes a separate sale. All bids are per lot unless otherwise announced. Live auction lots will be sold in their numbered sequence unless the Auctioneer directs otherwise. It is unlawful and illegal for Bidders to collude, pool, or agree with another Bidder to pay less than the fair value for lot(s). Bidders participating in both live and online auctions acknowledge that the law provides for substantial penalties in the form of treble damages and attorneys’ fees and costs for those who violate these provisions. For live auctions the auctioneer will have final discretion in the event that any dispute should arise between bidders. The auctioneer will determine the successful bidder, cancel the sale, or re-offer and resell the lot or

lots in dispute. RR Auction will have final discretion to resolve any disputes arising after the sale and in online auctions. If any dispute arises our sale record is conclusive.

Payment: 27. Subject to fulfillment of all of the Terms and Conditions of Sale set forth herein, at the close of the Auction, title to the offered lot will pass to the highest bidder acknowledged by RR Auction, and such bidder thereupon (a) assumes full risk and responsibility (including without limitation, liability for or damage to frames or glass covering prints, paintings, photos, or other works), and (b) will immediately pay the full purchase price or such part as we may require. In addition to other remedies available to RR Auction by law, RR Auction reserves the right to impose from the date of sale a late charge of 1.5% per month of the total purchase price if payment is not made in accordance with the conditions set forth herein. All property must be removed from RR Auction’s premises by the Bidder at his/her expense not later than thirteen (13) business days following its sale and if it is not so removed, (i) a handling charge of 1% of the total purchase price per month from the 13th day after the sale until its removal will be payable to RR Auction by the Bidder, with a minimum of 5% of the total purchase price for any property not so removed within 60 days after the sale, and (ii) RR Auction may send the purchased property to a public warehouse for the account, at the risk and expense of the Bidder.

28. Payment is due upon closing of the Auction session, or upon presentment of an invoice. Auctioneer reserves the right to void an invoice if payment in full is not received within thirteen (13) calendar days of the auction or within twelve (12) calendar days of the invoice date. In cases of nonpayment, Auctioneer’s election to void a sale does not relieve the Bidder from their obligation to pay Auctioneer its fees (seller’s and buyer’s premium) on the lot and any other damages pertaining to the lot.

29. All sales are strictly for cash in United States dollars (including U.S. currency, bank wire, cashier checks, eChecks, and bank money orders, and are subject to all reporting requirements). All deliveries are subject to good funds; funds being received in RR Auction’s account before delivery of the Purchases; and all payments are subject to a clearing period. RR Auction reserves the right to determine if a check constitutes “good funds”: checks drawn on a U.S. bank are subject to a ten (10) business day hold, and ten (10) days when drawn on an international bank. Clients with pre-arranged credit status may receive immediate credit for payments via Check, personal or corporate checks.

All others will be subject to a hold of five (5) days, or more, for the funds to clear prior to releasing merchandise.

30. In the event that a Bidder’s payment is dishonored upon presentment(s), Bidder shall pay the maximum statutory processing fee set by applicable state law. If Bidder attempts to pay via Check and the financial institution denies the transfer from Bidder’s bank account, or the payment cannot be completed using the selected funding source, Bidder agrees to complete payment.

31. If any Auction invoice submitted by Auctioneer is not paid in full when due, the unpaid balance will bear interest at the highest rate permitted by law from the date of invoice until paid. Any invoice not paid when due will bear a one and one-half per cent (1.5%) late fee on the invoice amount. If the Auctioneer refers any invoice to an attorney for collection, the buyer agrees to pay attorney’s fees, court costs, and other collection costs incurred by Auctioneer. If Auctioneer assigns collection to its house counsel, such attorney’s time expended on the matter shall be compensated at a rate comparable to the hourly rate of independent attorneys.

32. If any applicable conditions herein are not complied with the Bidder will be in default and in addition to any and all other remedies available to RR Auction and the Consignor by law, including, without limitation, the right to hold the Bidder liable for the total purchase price, including all fees, charges and expenses more fully set forth herein, RR Auction, may (a) cancel the sale of that, or any other lots sold to the defaulting Bidder at the same or any other auction, retaining as liquidated damages all payments made by the Bidder, or (b) resell the purchased property, whether at public auction or by private sale, or (c) effect any combination thereof. In any case, the Bidder will be liable for any deficiency, any and all costs, handling charges, late charges, ex-

penses of both sales, RR Auction’s commissions on both sales at our regular rates, legal fees and expenses, collection fees and incidental damages. RR Auction may apply any proceeds of sale then due or thereafter becoming due to the Bidder from RR Auction or any affiliated company, or any payment made by the Bidder to RR Auction or any affiliated company, where or not intended to reduce the Bidder’s obligations with respect to the unpaid lot or lots, to the deficiency and any other amounts due to RR Auction or any affiliated companies. In addition, a defaulting Bidder will be deemed to have granted and assigned to RR Auction a continuing security interest of first priority in any property or money of RR Auction’s owing to such Bidder in RR Auction’s possession, and RR Auction may retain and apply such property or money as collateral security for the obligations due to RR Auction.

Payment will not be deemed to have been made in full until RR Auction has collected good funds. In the event the Bidder fails to pay any or all of the total purchase price for any lot and RR Auction elects to pay the Consignor any portion of the sale proceeds, the Bidder acknowledges that RR Auction shall have all of the rights of the Consignor to pursue the Bidder for any amounts paid to the Consignor, whether at law, in equity, or under these Terms and Conditions of Sale.

33. Auctioneer shall have a lien against the merchandise purchased by the buyer to secure payment of the Auction invoice. Auctioneer is further granted a lien and the right to retain possession of any other property of the buyer then held by the Auctioneer or its affiliates to secure payment of any Auction invoice or any other amounts due the Auctioneer or affiliates from the buyer. With respect to these lien rights, Auctioneer shall have all the rights of a secured creditor, including but not limited to the right of sale. In addition, with respect to payment of the Auction invoice(s), the buyer waives any and all rights of offset he might otherwise have against the Auctioneer and the consignor of the merchandise included on the invoice. If a Bidder owes Auctioneer or its affiliates on any account, Auctioneer and its affiliates shall have the right to offset such unpaid account by any credit balance due Bidder, and it may secure by possessory lien any unpaid amount by any of the Bidder’s property in their possession.

34. Title shall not pass to the successful Bidder until all invoices are paid in full. It is the responsibility of the buyer to provide adequate insurance coverage for the items once they have been delivered to a common carrier or third-party shipper.

35. Please send PayPal payments to FinanceDepartment@rrauction. com. All checks, cashiers checks or money orders are payable to R&R Auction Company, LLC. Orders paid by cashier check, money order, wire, Pay Pal or credit card are shipped upon receipt.

Wire Information: Account number: 003880291609 Company name: R & R Auction Company, LLC Routing/Transit (ABA) Number: 0260-0959-3 SWIFT Address: BOFAUS3N Bank Address: Bank of America 500 Amherst Street Nashua, NH 03063 Delivery; Shipping; and Handling Charges: 36. Bidder is liable for shipping and handling. Auctioneer is unable to combine purchases from other auctions or affiliates into one package for shipping purposes. Lots won will be shipped in a commercially reasonable time after payment in good funds for the merchandise and the shipping fees is received or credit extended, except when third-party shipment occurs. Bidder agrees that Service and Handling charges related to shipping items which are not pre-paid may be charged to the credit card on file with Auctioneer.

37. Successful international Bidders shall provide written shipping instructions, including specified Customs declarations, to the Auctioneer for any lots to be delivered outside of the United States. NOTE: Declaration value shall be the item’(s) hammer price together with its buyer’s premium and Auctioneer shall use the correct harmonized code for the lot. Domestic Buyers on lots designated for third-party shipment must designate the common carrier, accept risk of loss, and prepay shipping costs.

Title: 38. On the fall of the auctioneer’s hammer, title to the offered lot will pass to the highest bidder acknowledged by RR Auction but fully subject to Buyer’s compliance with all of the terms of the Conditions of Sale and the Registration Form.

Rights Reserved: 39. RR Auction reserves the right to withdraw any lot before or at the time of the auction, and/or to postpone the auction of all or any lots or parts thereof, for any reason. RR Auction shall not be liable to any Bidder in the event of such withdrawal or postponement under any circumstances. RR Auction reserves the right to refuse to accept bids from anyone.

Conducting the Auction: 40. RR Auction reserves the right to postpone the auction sale or any session thereof for a reasonable period of time for any reason whatsoever, and no Bidder or prospective Bidder shall have any claim as a result thereof, including consequential damages.

41. RR Auction reserves the right to withdraw any lot at any time, even after the hammer has fallen, until the Bidder has taken physical possession of the lot. No Consignor who has registered to bid at the sale (or at any other time unless otherwise provided in the consignment agreement), or any Bidder or prospective Bidder shall have a right to claim any consequential damages if a lot is withdrawn, even after the sale.

42. The highest qualified Bidder recognized by the Auctioneer shall be the Buyer. In the event of a tie bid, the earliest bid received or recognized wins. In the event of any dispute between any Bidders at an Auction, Auctioneer may at his sole discretion reoffer the lot. Auctioneer’s decision and declaration of the winning Bidder shall be final and binding upon all Bidders. Bids properly offered, whether by floor Bidder or other means of bidding, may on occasion be missed or go unrecognized; in such cases, the Auctioneer may declare the recognized bid accepted as the winning bid, regardless of whether a competing bid may have been higher. Auctioneer reserves the right after the hammer falls to accept bids and reopen bidding for bids placed through the Internet or otherwise.

43. Lots bearing bidding estimates shall open at Auctioneer’s discretion. In the event that no bid meets or exceeds that opening amount, the lot shall pass as unsold.

44. All items are to be purchased per lot as numerically indicated and no lots will be broken unless decided by RR Auction. Auctioneer reserves the right to withdraw, prior to the close, any lots from the Auction.

45. Auctioneer reserves the right to rescind the sale in the event of nonpayment, breach of a warranty, disputed ownership, failure to execute the reserve, auctioneer’s clerical error or omission in exercising bids and reserves, or for any other reason and in Auctioneer’s sole discretion.

46. Auctioneer occasionally experiences Internet and/or Server service outages, and Auctioneer periodically schedules system downtime for maintenance and other purposes, during which Bidders cannot participate or place bids. If such outages occur, RR Auction may at our discretion extend bidding for the Auction. Bidders unable to place their Bids through the Internet are directed to contact Client Services at 1-603-732-4280.

47. The Auctioneer has the right to sell certain unsold items after the close of the Auction. Such lots shall be considered sold during the Auction and all these Terms and Conditions shall apply to such sales including but not limited to the Buyer’s Premium, return rights, and disclaimers.

Internet Auction – Extended bidding & the 30 Minute Rule: 48. Any bidder may bid on any lot prior to 6 pm. At that time, the Extended Bidding goes into effect. If you have not bid on a lot before 6 pm, you may not bid on that lot after 6 pm. Only those bidders who have placed bids on a lot before 6 pm will be allowed to bid on that lot after 6 pm. If you are the only bidder on a lot at 6 pm, that lot is awarded

to you. During the extended bidding period, a lot will remain open only to those who bid on that lot prior to 6 pm. All lots WITHOUT an opening bid at 6 pm will remain OPEN to ALL bidders until 7 pm or until they receive their first bid. These lots will close immediately upon receipt of a bid or at 7 pm, whichever comes first. For all lots that are active after 7 pm, bidding will remain open until 30 minutes pass without a bid being placed on THAT lot. The 30 Minute Rule is applied on a PER LOT BASIS; each lot in the auction closes individually based on bidding activity after 7 pm. On a PER LOT BASIS, the 30 minute timer will reset each time a bid is placed after 7 pm. If you are the high bidder, raising your maximum bid will NOT reset the timer. RR Auction reserves the right to close the auction at any time at its sole discretion.

Auctioneer’s Discretion: 49. RR Auction shall determine opening bids and bidding increments.

The auctioneer has the right in its absolute discretion to reject any bid in the event of dispute between bidders or if the auctioneer has doubt as to the validity of any bid, to advance the bidding at its absolute discretion and to determine the successful bidder in the event of a dispute between bidders, to continue the bidding or to reoffer and resell the lot in question. In the event of a dispute after the sale, RR Auction’s record of final sale shall be conclusive. The auctioneer also may reject any bid and withdraw the lot from sale if the auctioneer decides either that any opening bid is below the reserve of the lot or article or that an advance is insufficient. Unless otherwise announced by the auctioneer at the time of sale, no lots may be divided for the purpose of sale.

Reserves: 50. Lots may be subject to a reserve which is the confidential minimum price below which the lot will not be sold. Consignors may not bid on their own lots or property.

Off-Site Bidding: 51. Bidding by telephone, facsimile-transmission (fax-in), on-line, or absentee bidding (advance written bids submitted by mail) are offered solely as a convenience and permitted subject to advance arrangements, availability, and RR Auction’s approval which shall be exercised at RR Auction’s sole discretion. Neither RR Auction nor its agents or employees shall be held liable for the failure to execute bids or for errors relating to any transmission or execution thereof. In order to be considered for off-site bidding in any manner, Bidders must comply with all of these Conditions of Sale and the terms contained on the Registration Form.

RR Auction’ Remedies: 52. Failure of the Bidder/Buyer to comply with any of these Conditions of Sale or the terms of the Registration Form is an event of default. In such event, RR Auction may, in addition to any other available remedies specifically including the right to hold the defaulting Bidder/Buyer liable for the Purchase Price or to charge and collect from the defaulting Bidder/Buyer’s credit or debit accounts as provided for elsewhere herein: (a) cancel the sale, retaining any payment made by the Buyer as damages (the Bidder/Buyer understands and acknowledges that RR Auction will be substantially damaged should such default occur, and that damages under sub-part (a) are necessary to compensate RR Auction for such damages; (b) resell the property without reserve at public auction or privately; (c) charge the Bidder/Buyer interest on the Purchase Price at the rate of one and one-half per cent (1.5%) per month or the highest allowable interest rate; (d) take any other action that RR Auction, in its sole discretion, deems necessary or appropriate to preserve and protect RR Auction’ rights and remedies. Should RR Auction resell the property, the original defaulting buyer shall be liable for the payment of any deficiency in the purchase price and all costs and expenses associated there with, including but not limited to warehousing, sales-related expenses, reasonable attorney fees and court costs, commissions, incidental damages and any other charges due hereunder which were not collected or collectable. In the event that such buyer is the successful bidder on more than one lot and pays less than the purchase price for the total lots purchased, RR Auction shall apply the payment received to such lot or lots that RR Auction, in its sole discretion, deems appropriate. If RR Auction does not exercise such discretion, the lots to which the payment shall be applied will be in descending order from the highest purchase price to the lowest. Any buyer failing to comply with these Conditions of Sale shall be deemed

to have granted RR Auction a security interest in, and RR Auction may retain as collateral such security for such buyer’s obligations to RR Auction, any property in RR Auction’ possession owned by such buyer.

RR Auction shall have the benefit of all rights of a secured party under the Uniform Commercial Code (U.C.C.) as adopted by the state of New Hampshire.

Warranties: 53. RR Auction does not provide any warranties to Bidders or Buyers, whether expressed or implied, beyond those expressly provided for in these Conditions of Sale. All property and lots are sold “as is” and “where is”. By way of illustration rather than limitation, neither RR Auction nor the consignor makes any representation or warranty, expressed or implied, as to merchant ability or fitness for intended use, condition of the property (including any condition report), correctness of description, origin, measurement, quality, rarity, importance, exhibition, relevance, attribution, source, provenance, date, authorship, condition, culture, genuineness, value, or period of the property. Additionally, neither RR Auction nor the consignor makes any representation or warranty, expressed or implied, as to whether the Buyer acquires rights in copyright or other intellectual property (including exhibition or reproduction rights) or whether the property is subject to any limitations or other rights. RR Auction does not make any representation or warranty as to title.

54. All descriptions, photographs, illustrations, and terminology including but not limited to words describing condition (including any condition reports requested by Bidder, see also Generally Terminology), authorship, period, culture, source, origin, measurement, quality, rarity, provenance, importance, exhibition, and relevance, used in the catalog, bill of sale, invoice, or anywhere else, represent a good faith effort made by RR Auction to fairly represent the lots and property offered for sale as to origin, date, condition, and other information contained therein; they are statements of opinion only. They are not representations or warranties and Bidder agrees and acknowledges that he or she shall not rely on them in determining whether or not to bid or for what price. Price estimates (which are determined well in advance of the auction and are therefore subject to revision) and condition reports are provided solely as a convenience to Bidders and are not intended nor shall they be relied on by Bidders as statements, representations or warranties of actual value or predictions of final bid prices.

55. Bidders are accorded the opportunity to inspect the lots and to otherwise satisfy themselves as to the nature and sufficiency of each lot prior to bidding, and RR Auction urges Bidders to avail themselves accordingly.

56. FIREARMS. Auctioneer complies with all Federal and State rules and regulations relating to the purchasing, registration and shipping of firearms. A Bidder is required to provide appropriate documents and the payment of associated fees, if any. Bidder is responsible for providing a shipping address that is suitable for the receipt of a firearm.

Important Notice: Many identical versions of props and costumes are created for film and television productions in the normal course of a production. RR Auction does not warrant or represent that the screen shots referenced are exact images of the offered item (unless specifically noted in the written description). Use of a screen shot does not constitute a warranty or representation of authenticity or provenance.

There is not a right of return or refund based upon a claim arising out of or pertaining to any reference to a screen shot.

57. Lots and property are not returnable to RR Auction for any reason except under Buyer’s limited Remedies set forth in Sections 58 and 59 below and under the express terms and conditions of Section 58.

Limitation of Damages: 58. In the event that RR Auction is prevented for any reason from delivering any property to Buyer or Buyer is otherwise dissatisfied with the performance of RR Auction, the liability, if any, of RR Auction, shall be limited to, and shall not exceed, the amount actually paid for the property by Buyer. In no event shall RR Auction be liable for incidental, special, indirect, exemplary or consequential damages of any kind, including but not limited to loss of profits, value of investment or opportunity cost.

Unauthorized Statements: 59. Under no circumstances is any employee, agent or representative of RR Auction authorized by RR Auction to modify, amend, waive or contradict any of these Terms and Conditions of Sale, any term or condition set forth on the Registration Form, any warranty or limitation or exclusion of warranty, any term or condition in either the Registration Form or these Terms and Conditions regarding payment requirements, including but not limited to due date, manner of payment, and what constitutes payment in full, or any other term or condition contained in any documents issued by RR Auction unless such modification, amendment, waiver or contradiction is contained in a writing signed by all parties. Any statements, oral or written, made by employees, agents or representatives of RR Auction to Bidder, including statements regarding specific lots, even if such employee, agent or representative represents that such statement is authorized, unless reduced to a writing signed by all parties, are statements of personal opinion only and are not binding on RR Auction, and under no circumstances shall be relied on by Bidder as a statement, representation or warranty of RR Auction.

Buyer’s Remedies: 60. Under no circumstance will RR Auction incur liability to a Bidder in excess of the purchase price actually paid. The terms and conditions of sale herein described shall be enforced in accordance with, and governed by the laws of the State of New Hampshire.

61. This section sets forth the sole and exclusive remedies of Buyer in conformity with Sections 51-55 (“Warranties”) and 56 (“Limitation of Damages”) herein, and is expressly in lieu of any other rights or remedies which might be available to Buyer by law. The Buyer hereby accepts the benefit of the consignor’s warranty of title and any other representations and warranties made by the consignor for the Buyer’s benefit. In the event that Buyer proves in writing to RR Auction satisfaction that there was a breach of the consignor’s warranty of title concerning a lot purchased by Buyer, RR Auction shall make demand upon the consignor to pay to Buyer the Purchase Price (including any premiums, taxes, or other amounts paid or due to RR Auction). Should the consignor not pay the Purchase Price to Buyer within thirty days after such demand, RR Auction shall disclose the identity of the consignor to Buyer and assign to Buyer all of RR Auction’ rights against the consignor with respect to such lot or property. Upon such disclosure and assignment, all responsibility and liability, if any, of RR Auction with respect to said lot or property shall automatically terminate. RR Auction shall be entitled to retain the premiums and other amounts paid to RR Auction - this remedy is as to the consignor only. The rights and remedies provided herein are for the original Buyer only and they may not be assigned or relied upon by any transferee or assignee under any circumstances.

62. All Lots sold by RR Auction are accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. On any lot presented with a Certificate of Authenticity (“COA”) issued by RR Auction, that warranty insures only to the original Bidder (as shown in Auctioneer’s records) “Bidder”. Bidder may not transfer the rights afforded under the COA and it is null and void when Bidder transfers or attempts to transfer the lot. The COA warranty is valid from date of the auction in which Bidder was awarded the lot to five (5) years after its purchase. The COA warranty is valid as to its attribution to the person or entity described or to the lot’s usage. The Bidder as well as their heirs, successors and assigns is also given an unconditional lifetime guaranteed that allows the present owner of any lot purchased through RR Auction the right to consign with RR Auction. When the lot is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (or its equivalent) from a third-party authentication provider, buyer has no right of return. On lots not accompanied by third-party authentication or under extremely limited circumstances not including authenticity (e.g. gross cataloging error), a Bidder who did not bid from the floor may request Auctioneer to evaluate voiding a sale; such request must be made in writing detailing the alleged gross error, and submission of the lot to Auctioneer must be pre-approved by Auctioneer. A Bidder must notify the appropriate department head in writing of the Bidder’s request within three (3) days of the non-floor bidder’s receipt of the lot.

Any lot that is to be evaluated for return must be received at the office of RR Auction within 35 days after Auction. AFTER THAT 35 DAY PERIOD, NO LOT MAY BE RETURNED FOR ANY REASONS. Lots

returned must be in the same condition as when sold and must include any Certificate of Authenticity. If a bidder wishes to challenge the Letter of Authenticity within the five (5) year warranty period, Bidder must present with the claim, authoritative written evidence that the lot is not authentic as determined by a known expert in the field. If Auctioneer concurs that the lot is not as represented, Bidder shall be refunded their purchase price. If the Auctioneer denies the claim, the Bidder may file the dispute with the American Arbitration Association with locale in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, before a single selected Arbitrator selected by the American Arbitration Association. The American Arbitration Association arbitration shall be conducted under the provisions of the Federal Arbitration Act and the Bidder consents to jurisdiction in the State of New Hampshire. The challenge to Authenticity must be brought within one (1) year if the Auctioneer denies the claim. After one (1) year, the Bidder hereby releases and discharges RR Auction from any and all legal, equitable, administrative and/or other claims, counterclaims, demands, setoffs, defenses, accounts, suits, debts, dues, actions, causes of action, proceedings, arbitrations, damages, executions, judgments, findings, controversies and disputes, whether known or unknown or suspected or unsuspected, whether in law or equity, that the Bidder have or may have had against RR Auction arising from or relating to any claim whatsoever. Specifically, the COA provided by RR Auction, does not provide for incidental or consequential damages or other indirect damages. Any lot sold with a certificate of authenticity or other warranty from an entity other than Auctioneer is subject to such issuing entity’s rules and such conditions are the sole remedy afforded to Bidder. For information as to third party authentication warranties the bidder is directed to contact RR Auction.

RR Auction’ Additional Services: 63. For Buyers who do not remove purchased property from RR Auction’ premises, RR Auction, in its sole discretion and solely as a service and accommodation to Buyers, may arrange to have purchased lots packed, insured and forwarded at the sole request, expense, and risk of Buyer. RR Auction assumes no and disclaims all responsibility and liability for acts or omissions in such packing or shipping by RR Auction or other packers and carriers, whether or not recommended by RR Auction. RR Auction assumes no and disclaims all responsibility and liability for damage to frames, glass or other breakable items. Where RR Auction arranges and bills for such services via invoice or credit card, RR Auction will include an administration charge.

Headings: 64. Headings are for convenience only and shall not be used to interpret the substantive sections to which they refer.

Entire Agreement: 65. These Conditions of Sale constitute the entire agreement between the parties together with the terms and conditions contained in the Registration Form. They may not be amended, modified or superseded except in a signed writing executed by all parties. No oral or written statement by anyone employed by RR Auction or acting as agent or representative of RR Auction may amend, modify, waive or supersede the terms herein unless such amendment, waiver or modification is contained in a writing signed by all parties.

66. If any section of these Terms and Conditions of Sale or any term or provision of any section is held to be invalid, void, or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining sections or terms and provisions of a section shall continue in full force and effect without being impaired or invalidated in any way.

67. These Terms and Conditions of Sale and the auction shall be construed and enforced in accordance with, and governed by, the laws of the State of New Hampshire, whether or not the auction is and these Terms and Conditions of Sale are fully performed in New Hampshire.

AUCTION GENERAL GUIDELINES Conditions of Sale: Before you bid, you must read the Terms and Conditions of Sale, immediately preceding these pages. They represent a contract between RR Auction and you, and they contain important terms and conditions

such as jurisdiction, payment terms, warranties and remedies. The Conditions of Sale are controlling over these general guidelines in the event of any conflicts between their respective terms.

Estimate Prices: In addition to descriptive information, each item in the catalog sometimes includes a price range which reflects opinion as to the price expected at auction. In other instances, estimate prices can be obtained by calling RR Auction at (603) 732-4280. The Estimate Prices are based upon various factors including prices recently paid at auction for comparable property, condition, rarity, quality, history and provenance.

Estimates are prepared well in advance of the sale and subject to revision. Estimates do not include the buyer’s premium or sales tax (see under separate heading).

Reserves: The reserve is the minimum price the seller is willing to accept and below which a lot will not be sold.

Owned or Guaranteed Property: RR Auction generally offers property consigned by others for sale at public auction; in very limited occasion, lots are offered that are the property of RR Auction.

Buyer’s Premium and Sales Tax: The actual purchase price will be the sum of the final bid price plus the buyer’s premium of 20% of the hammer price plus applicable shipping, convenience and handling charges. In addition, there will be an additional 2.5% buyer’s Premium for Bidders who chose to pay via credit card or Paypal for invoices of $5,000 or less.

Before the Auction: You may attend pre-sale viewing for all of our auctions at no charge.

All property to be auctioned is usually on view for several days prior to the sale. You are encouraged to examine lots thoroughly. You may also request condition reports (see below). RR Auction’s staff are available at viewings and by appointment.

Contact Information: 5 Rt 101A, Suite 5 • Amherst, NH 03031 Local/International: 1-603-732-4280 Local/Int’l fax: 1-603-732-4288 Website: www.RRAuction.com Email bidding: Bid@RRAuction.com Hours of Operation: Office hours are Mon-Fri, 9 a.m. -5 p.m. eastern standard time; hours on the last night of the auction are dictated by the 30 Minute Rule (see below). Any item in the auction can be viewed in our offices during normal business hours. Please call to set up an appointment.

You must acknowledge having read your agreement with all of the Terms and Conditions of Sale prior to your registration and prior to your bidding on any lot.

Bidding Live Auction: Property is auctioned in consecutive numerical order, as it appears in the catalog. The auctioneer will accept bids from those present in the salesroom or absentee bidders participating by telephone, internet or by written bid left with RR Auction in advance of the auction.

The auctioneer may also execute a bid on behalf of the consignor to protect the reserve, either by entering a bid in response to salesroom, telephone or absentee bids. Under no circumstances will the auctioneer place any bid on behalf of the consignor at or above the reserve.

The auctioneer will not specifically identify bids placed on behalf of the consignor to protect the reserve.

Maximum Bids – Internet Auction Only: To maximize your chance of winning, we strongly encourage the use of maximum bids. For example, assume an item you want currently has a high bid of $100. Your bid would then be $110 (10% over $100), and you could tell us, “I’d like a maximum bid of $242 for that item.” We will enter your bid at $110, and we will then bid for you until the lot reaches your maximum of $242. If competitive bids only reach $148, you would win the item at $163—10% over the highest previous bid. To prevent

tie bids, all maximum bids should be made in proper increments. Maximum bids are strictly confidential. Placing arbitrary, non-incremental bids on lots with prior maximum bids may result in these lots being sold for less than 10% above the under bidder’s bid.

Bid Increments: Bids on an item must raise the current high bid by at least 10% or at the discretion of the auctioneer.

Checking Bids – Internet Auction Only: You can open, monitor, and/or raise bids as often as you wish. However, all bidding is governed by the 30 Minute Rule and extended bidding. Extended bidding always goes into effect at 6 pm on the last day of the auction. At 7 pm, the extended bidding ends and the 30 Minute Rule goes into effect.

Callbacks – Internet Auction Only: RRAuction offers a callback service on auction night for any bidder who has the high bid on an item whose current bid is over $1,000 and who has placed a maximum bid. At your request, we will call you if your maximum bid is topped. We will need your correct telephone number(s) where you can be reached until the auction closes. Callbacks begin after 6 pm on auction night. You must request this service; it is not automatic. We make every effort to ensure that bidders who request a callback are contacted if outbid; however, we do not guarantee this service.

Bidding - Internet Auction: To ensure proper registration, those Bidders intending to bid via the Internet must visit www.RRauction.com and register accordingly at least one full day prior to the actual auction. If you have questions about this feature, please call RR Auction well in advance of the auction. Winning bidders will be notified by RR Auction. RR Auction is not and cannot be responsible or liable for any problems, delays, or any other issues or problems resulting out of use of the Internet generally or specifically, including but not limited to transmission, execution or processing of bids.

Bidding - Internet – Live Auction: During live Auctions, internet bids can be placed in real time through the following services: www.artfact.com and www.icollector.com. On some occasions beyond the control of RR Auction, the bid software or the Internet itself may not physically keep up with the pace of the auction. In order to help avoid disappointment, RR Auction recommends placing a realistic absentee bid now. Since Artfact and iCollector (hereinfafter referred to as “Third Party sites”) bids are not shown to RR Auction until RR Auction opens the lot on the floor, RR Auction treats those bids the same as floor or telephone bids. In most cases, however, the floor and/or telephone responds before the Third Party sites bid is presented, due to Live Internet bid software or Internet lag time, so for consistency it is RR Auction’ policy that floor bids and telephone bids are always considered first over Third Party sites bids with floor bids being considered before telephone bids. Also please note that all RR Auction lots purchased through the Third Party sites carry an additional Buyer’s Premium. RR Auction strongly urges the bidder to resolve any questions about these policies or their implementation PRIOR TO BIDDING. Successful Bids: The fall of the auctioneer’s hammer indicates the final bid. RR Auction will record the paddle number of the buyer. If your salesroom or absentee bid is successful, you will be notified after the sale by mailed or emailed invoice.

Unsold Lots: If a lot does not reach the reserve, it is bought-in. In other words, it remains unsold and is returned to the consignor. The Auctioneer has the right to sell certain unsold items after the close of the Auction. Such lots shall be considered sold during the Auction and all these Terms and Conditions shall apply to such sales including but not limited to the Buyer’s Premium, return rights, and disclaimers.

After the Auction - Payment: You are expected to pay for your purchases in full within thirteen (13) calendar days of the auction or within twelve (12) calendar days of the invoice date. (See Generally “Payment” §27 through 35 of the Term

and Conditions of Sale).

Shipping: After payment has been made in full, RR Auction may, as a service to buyers, arrange to have property packed, insured and shipped at your request and expense. For shipping information, please contact RR Auction at (603) 732-4280. In circumstances in which RR Auction arranges and bills for such services via invoice or credit card, we will also include an administration charge. Packages shipped internationally will have full value declared on shipping form. (See Generally “Delivery; Shipping; and Handling Charges” §36 and 37 of the Term and Conditions of Sale).

At our discretion, some orders of high value may be sent via overnight or two-day service. Insurance is added to each invoice, with a minimum of $2 for the first $200 of value and 55¢ per $100 of value over $200.

Oversized orders will have additional postage added to their invoices.

Within the United States, rates for shipping and handling only are: $0–$100..........................................$10 $101–$500.......................................$15 $501–$1,000....................................$20 $1,001–$3,000.................................$35 $3,001–$10,000...............................$45 Over $10,000.................................$100 Additional Cataloging, Warranties and Disclaimers: NO WARRANTY, WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, IS MADE WITH RESPECT TO ANY DESCRIPTION CONTAINED IN THIS AUCTION OR ANY SECOND OPINE. Any description of the items or second opinion contained in this Auction is for the sole purpose of identifying the items for those Bidders who do not have the opportunity to view the lots prior to bidding, and no description of items has been made part of the basis of the bargain or has created any express warranty that the goods would conform to any description made by Auctioneer.

Color variations can be expected in any electronic or printed imaging, and are not grounds for the return of any lot.

Auctioneer is selling only such right or title to the items being sold as Auctioneer may have by virtue of consignment agreements on the date of auction and disclaims any warranty of title to the Property. Auctioneer disclaims any warranty of merchantability or fitness for any particular purposes. All images, descriptions, sales data, and archival records are the exclusive property of Auctioneer, and may be used by Auctioneer for advertising, promotion, archival records, and any other uses deemed appropriate.

Release: In consideration of participation in the Auction and the placing of a bid, Bidder expressly releases Auctioneer, its officers, directors and employees, its affiliates, and its outside experts that provide second opinion, from any and all claims, cause of action, chose of action, whether at law or equity or any arbitration or mediation rights existing under the rules of any professional society or affiliation based upon the assigned description, or a derivative theory, breach of warranty express or implied, representation or other matter set forth within these Terms and Conditions of Auction or otherwise. In the event of a claim, Bidder agrees that such rights and privileges conferred therein are strictly construed as specifically declared herein; e.g., authenticity, gross cataloging error, etc. and is the exclusive remedy. Bidder, by non-compliance to these express terms of a granted remedy, shall waive any claim against Auctioneer.

Some Property sold by Auctioneer are inherently dangerous e.g. firearms, and items that may be swallowed or ingested or may have latent defects all of which may cause harm to a person. Bidder accepts all risk of loss or damage from its purchase of these items and Auctioneer disclaims any liability whether under contract or tort for damages and losses, direct or inconsequential, and expressly disclaims any warranty as to safety or usage of any lot sold.

Dispute Resolution and Arbitration Provision: Bidder and RR Auction agree that any agreements between the Bidder and RR Auction including but not limited to these Conditions of Sale are entered into in Amherst, New Hampshire, which is where the agreements are to be performed and the auction to take place,

no matter where Bidder is situated and no matter by what means or where Bidder was informed of the auction and regardless of whether catalogs, materials, or other communications were received by Bidder in another location. Both RR Auction and the Bidder agree that any disputes under these Conditions of Sale, the subject matter hereof, the entering into, or any aspect of the auction, shall be exclusively governed by New Hampshire law, and that any and all claims or actions shall be brought and maintained only in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. THE PARTIES EXPRESSLY WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY. The Bidder hereby consents that any dispute shall be presented in confidential binding arbitration before a single selected Arbitrator selected by the American Arbitration Association. The Bidder and RR Auction herby agree that the dispute shall go to binding arbitration in accordance with the commercial rules of the American Arbitration Association. The American Arbitration Association arbitration shall be conducted under the provisions of the Federal Arbitration Act and the Bidder consents to jurisdiction in the State of New Hampshire.

Any dispute, claim, cause of action must be brought within one (1) year of the alleged breach, default or misrepresentation or the claim is waived. After one (1) year, the Bidder hereby releases and discharges RR Auction from any and all legal, equitable, administrative and/or other claims, counterclaims, demands, setoffs, defenses, accounts, suits, debts, dues, actions, causes of action, proceedings, arbitrations, damages, executions, judgments, findings, controversies and disputes, whether known or unknown or suspected or unsuspected, whether in law or equity, that the Bidder have or may have had against RR Auction arising from or relating to any claim whatsoever. Both Bidder and RR Auction agree that these provisions are intended to be binding on all parties in the event of any dispute specifically including third party claims and cross-actions brought by either RR Auction or Bidder, and that absent such agreement, RR Auction would not permit Bidder to bid hereunder. Any violation of the terms of this Paragraph shall entitle RR Auction to reasonable attorney fees and litigation costs in addition to all other available remedies, all of which remain reserved. The Bidder hereby agrees that RR Auction shall be entitled to present these Conditions of Sale to a court in any jurisdiction other than set forth in this paragraph as conclusive evidence of the parties’ agreement, and the parties further agree that the court shall immediately dismiss any action filed in such jurisdiction. An award granted in arbitration is enforceable in any court of competent jurisdiction. The arbitrator’s award may be enforced in any court of competent jurisdiction. This agreement and any claims shall be determined and construed under New Hampshire law.

Miscellaneous: Agreements between Bidders and consignors to effectuate a non-sale of an item at Auction, inhibit bidding on a consigned item to enter into a private sale agreement for said item, or to utilize the Auctioneer’s Auction to obtain sales for non-selling consigned items subsequent to the Auction, are strictly prohibited. If a subsequent sale of a previously consigned item occurs in violation of this provision, Auctioneer reserves the right to charge Bidder the applicable Buyer’s Premium and consignor a Seller’s Commission as determined for each auction venue and by the terms of the seller’s agreement.

Acceptance of these Terms and Conditions qualifies Bidder as a client who has consented to be contacted by RR Auction in the future. In conformity with “do-not-call” regulations promulgated by the Federal or State regulatory agencies, participation by the Bidder is affirmative consent to being contacted at the phone number shown in his application and this consent shall remain in effect until it is revoked in writing.

RR Auction may from time to time contact Bidder concerning sale, purchase, and auction opportunities available.

Rules of Construction: Auctioneer presents properties in a number of collectible fields, and as such, specific venues have promulgated supplemental Terms and Conditions. Nothing herein shall be construed to waive the general Terms and Conditions of Auction by these additional rules and shall be construed to give force and effect to the rules in their entirety.

TERMINOLOGY

Condition: Each item in the catalog is described with a statement of opinion indicating its overall condition. The condition of the items we offer generally falls into the following range: good—very good—fine—very fine.

Treated as a scale of 1 to 4, good describes an item that has as many as several flaws, which are described in detail; very fine describes an item whose condition and appearance may be regarded as flawless and superior in every respect. Most of the items we offer are in fine condition, meaning that there are no serious flaws. While we make every effort to describe flaws that materially affect appearance and value, we generally do not specify minor or routine flaws, such as (but not limited to) pencil or secretarial notations, mailing folds to letters, normal aging to paper, or tiny bends or creases from normal handling. We encourage prospective bidders to examine the image(s) of each item closely and to contact us with specific inquiries regarding condition.

Group Lots: In descriptions of group lots of two or more items, every effort is made to mention any obvious flaws. Bidders should note that condition for group lots is given as a general statement or range, and that specific flaws to single items within the group may be omitted in the interest of catalog space. Questions about group lots, or specific items within a group lot, should be addressed before the close of the auction to Stacey Jordan (Stacey.Jordan@RRAuction.com).

Matted and Framed: Many of the items offered for sale in our monthly auctions are described as matted and/or framed. We do not remove items from frames; the given dimensions of items housed in a frame and/or mat indicate sight size only. Photographs and other ephemera used with matted and framed items are not subject to description and condition statements, nor are they considered a reason for return. Condition refers only to the item and not the mat or frame. Our terms of return apply only to the item and not the matting and framing. Any item that is removed from the frame cannot be returned. Returns are only accepted when there is an authenticity question or the description of the item is incorrect.

Abbreviations and Terms: ALS - Autograph Letter Signed (a letter entirely handwritten and signed

by the given personality) ANS - Autograph Note Signed (a shorter ALS) AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed DS - Document Signed Endorsement - A signature on the reverse of a check, or a signature

on a document indicationg approval or further instructions Ephemera - An unsigned item FDC - First Day Cover Inscribed - “Personalized” ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph LS - Letter Signed (a letter in a secretary’s hand, but signed by the given personality) Souvenir Typescript - An excerpt from a speech, book, film, etc. or an

account of an incident, typed by a collector and signed by the

individual noted SP - Signed Photograph Sweet spot - The area on the baseball where the stitched lines are

closest together.

TLS - Typed Letter Signed Book Grading: Fine (F) - unused, no damage Near Fine (NF) - one or two very minor flaws Very Good (VG) - some signs of wear, but overall sound Good (G) - well-worn but complete Poor (P) - heavily worn, sufficient as a “Reading Copy” All defects will be noted. For complete book grading guide, please check online.

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