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Aviation................................................................. 2

Apollo 12........................................................... 108

Path to Space........................................................ 6

Apollo 13 ...........................................................112

Soviet Pre-1970 Space Program......................... 13

Apollo 14........................................................... 121

Project Mercury................................................... 17

Apollo 15........................................................... 125

Project Gemini..................................................... 34

Apollo 16........................................................... 142

Project Apollo...................................................... 42

Apollo 17 .......................................................... 146

Apollo 1............................................................... 74

Skylab............................................................... 157

Apollo 7............................................................... 78

Apollo-Soyuz..................................................... 160

Apollo 8............................................................... 80

Soviet/Russian Post-1970 Space Program........ 162

Apollo 9............................................................... 82

Space Shuttle.................................................... 169

Apollo 10............................................................. 85

Miscellany......................................................... 187

Apollo 11............................................................. 86

Terms and Conditions........................................ 190

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AVIATION Inscribed to the man who approved Lindbergh’s pilot license, inspected the Spirit of St. Louis 8001. Charles Lindbergh Signed Speech. Souvenir typescript of Lind-

bergh’s speech at the IAS Honors Night Dinner at New York’s Hotel Astor on January 25, 1954, 8.25 x 11, eleven pages, signed and inscribed on the first page in fountain pen, “To Clarence M. Young, with best wishes from, Charles A. Lindbergh.” The speech, in part: “To achieve a civilization based on human values requires the desire within ourselves. If we actually have that desire, our scientific, industrial, and military forces will fall, automatically, into line behind it, supporting with material strength the human qualities essential to overall power and permanent survival. But we must have more than an intellectual desire, filed away in the archives of idea.

It must enter the roots of our being until it shapes our action instinctively as well as through the conscious mind, until we see the producer as more important than his product, and find it no sacrifice to renounce material standard of success—until we realize in our bones as well as in our brains that the character of man still forms the essential core of a lasting civilization.” In very good to fine condition, with staple holes to top left corners, a strip of toning to right edge of several pages, and some edge chips. Young was the director of aeronautics in the Commerce Department in 1927, the assistant secretary of Commerce for Aeronautics from 1928 to 1933, and was considered the architect of the Federal airways system. He personally inspected the Spirit of St. Louis and approved its registration, giving it the N-X-211 designation and authorizing Lindbergh’s pilot license.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

8002. Charles Lindbergh Signed Book. Signed book:

The Spirit of St. Louis. Limited presentation edition, number 593. NY: Charles Scribner’s Sons, 1953. Hardcover, 5.75 x 8.5, 562 pages. Signed on the colophon in fountain pen, “Charles A. Lindbergh.” In very good to fine condition, with some staining to right edges and sunning to cover; the signature remains bold and unaffected. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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8003. Charles Lindbergh Collection of Items.

Uncommon assemblage of nine items related to aviation pioneer Charles Lindbergh, including: a catalog for Lindbergh’s Decorations and Trophies, published in 1935 by the Missouri Historical Society; a program for a banquet held by the Mayor’s Committee on Receptions of the City of New York in honor of Captain Charles A. Lindbergh at the Hotel Commodore on June 14, 1927; a pair of gold-colored bronze Society of Medalists fourth issue medals, both struck by the Medallic Art Co. of New York; two bronze French medals commemorating Lindbergh’s Transatlantic flight, designed by Georges Henri Prud’homme and struck by the Monnaie de Paris; a congressional bronze medal, designed by Laura Gardin Fraser and struck by the US Mint in 1928; and a pair of French tapestries, both 17.25 x 18.75, depicting the pilot in front of the Spirit of St. Louis, one of which is framed. In overall very good to fine condition. Starting Bid $200

8004. Aviation Lot of (4) Early Medallions. Exquisite

set of four bronze medals, including: an unissued medal by Francoise Montagny, 2.75˝ in diameter, showing a winged figure and seaplane on the front, and a ship, two seabirds, and an empty plaque on the reverse; a Curtis Marine Flying Trophy plaque from 1915, produced by Theodore B. Starr, Inc., 2.25 x 3.75, with engraving below: “Won by Aeronautical Society of California, Oscar A. Brindley, Pilot, Compliments of Glenn H. Curtiss,” and a raised design of a plane soaring above a globe, angel, and the god Neptune; an unissued French Navigation Aerienne commemorative triptych medal, 4 x 2.75, designed by A. Morlon, with front showing the Voison Bird of Passage aircraft, an angelic figure, and an airship in relief, with embossed text “Navigation Aerienne,” and the reverse depicting a male figure watching birds and a mechanic working on a radial engine, with embossed text: “Le Reve Concoit” and “La Science Realise”; and an Eastern Air Transport Inc. medal, 4 x 3, with embossed text below, “Commemorating the Inaugural Flight, New York, Atlanta, Miami Passenger Service December 10th 1930,” and two figures standing next to a map of the flight route. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

8005. National Air Races 1930 Bronze Medal. Scarce

medal issued for the 10th anniversary of the 1930 National Air Races held in Chicago, Illinois, from August 23 to September 1, 1930. Bronze, 63.5 mm, 97 gm, by Oskar J. W. Hansen. Struck by the Medallic Art Co. of New York. The front shows an Art deco-style bust of a pilot in a leather flying helmet with laurel leaf crown and up turned wings in the background, with raised text below: “The Olympiad of the Air”; the reverse depicts two soaring figures and is engraved with the event name, “1930 National Air Races, 10 Anniversary, Chicago.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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8007. WWI: General George H. Beverley Signed Pilot’s License.

8006. Zeppelin: 1929 Meissen Porcelain Medallion.

Rare porcelain 1929 commemorative medal in honor of the LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin, 1.75˝ in diameter, produced by the Meissen Porzellan Manufacture of Dresden, Saxony. The medal shows the flight of the Graf Zeppelin with the background of the Western hemisphere on the front, and the map showing the Eastern hemisphere on the reverse. The front is encircled with raised text, “Friedrichshafen, Tokio, Los Angeles, Lakehurst,” and the reverse in the same manner, “Graf Zeppelin, Welt, Rundflug, 1929.” The crossed swords trademark of the Meissen Werke is visible on both sides. In fine condition. Only 100 medals were struck and used for special presentations.

Starting Bid $200

United States of America pilot’s license number 153, issued to Lieut. G. H. Beverley by the Federation Aeronautique Internationale for the year of 1923, two pages, measuring 4.75 x 4.75 open, signed at the bottom of the right side, “G. H. Beverley.” License is filled out in type, listing place and date of birth, origin of Brevet, “U. S. Army,” nature of Brevet, “Aviator,” and bears an affixed 1.5 x 1.5 portrait of Beverley wearing his military uniform. Signed on the left side by F. P. Lahm as Contest Committee Chairman.

Matted and framed with two period photos of Beverley to an overall size of 17 x 13. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Exceptional Type A-2 flight jacket from a member of the 745th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron 8008. World War II ‘Type A-2’ Military Jacket.

Russet brown leather Type A-2 flight jacket from World War II, size 40, with manufacturer tag inside neck area reading: “Type A-2, DWG No. 30-1415, A. c. Order No. 42–16175…Perry Sportswear Inc., Newburgh, N. Y., Property, Air Force, U. S. Army.” An inspection stamp below the tag is faded but visible. The jacket itself features incredible hand-painted insignia, including: a set of 50 yellow-and-black bombs to right chest; a leather 15th Air Force patch to left sleeve; a hand-burned leather Bombardier wing patch stitched above the name “Tate,” and a large custom leather 745th “Lardassarus Rex” patch on the left chest. The back of the jacket bears an even more detailed and impressive hand-painted image of the Lardassarus Rex” emblem. The jacket is in functional, original condition, with Conmar zipper to front, two front pouch pockets, and knit waist and cuffs. Also included: a cream-colored souvenir silk scarf, 15.5 x 47.5, bearing an “Lardassarus Rex” emblem above the lettering “Isle of Capri”; a sterling silver 3˝ CB pilot wing; a pair of matching Air Force collar pins with snowflake patterns on reverse, one missing its pin back; and an embroidered blue felt Air Force patch, 2.5˝ in diameter. In overall very good to fine condition.

Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Manion’s Auction House, as well as an off-white 9.5 x 7.5 print of the “Liberantus Lardassarus Rex,” showing the emblem and listing ten members of the 745th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, including “Lt. G. S. Tate,” the original owner of this jacket. Stationed out of Wendover Field in Utah, the 745th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron was established towards the middle of World War II as a B-24 Liberator heavy bombardment group and was deployed to the Mediterranean Theater of Operations. Following assignment to Southern Italy’s Stornara Airfield under the 15th Air Force, the squadron engaged in long-range strategic bombings of enemy military, industrial, and transportation targets while subsequently paving a pathway for the invasion of Southern France. Starting Bid $300

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8009. Vietnam-era Military Jacket. Impressive brown leather Type G-1 military jacket belonging to United States Marine Corps Major Jim Davis, size 42, with manufacturer tag inside neck area, reading: “Jacket, Flying, Man’s, Intermediate, Type G-1, MIL– J–7823D (WP), 8415–268–7800, Star Sportswear Mfg. Co., DSA 100-69–C–0475.” The jacket features two front pouch pockets, a fur collar, a knit waist and cuffs, and bears a leather name tag stitched to left chest, “Jim Davis, MAJ. USMC.” Additionally, the jacket features a total of fourteen large embroidered patches on the chest, sleeves, and back; the majority of these patches are for various squadrons active during the Vietnam War, including: VMA (AW) 121; VMA (AW) 225; VMA (AW) 242; Death rattlers, VMFA–323; VMFA–531; VMFA–542; and VMFA–513.

Other patch subjects include: Grumman A-6 Intruder; McDonnell Phantom II; Laotian Highway Patrol; Phantom Pherret; Dow Chemical; Visit Steel Tiger 242; and a ‘Ski Ban Karai Pass’ patch. Includes a blue scarf and Zippo lighter. In very good to fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Martin Patent Ejector Seat for an A-7 Corsair 8010. A-7 Corsair Ejection Seat. A-7

Corsair Ejection Seat, measures approximately 19 x 51.5 x 28.5, with starboard seat bucket and cloth seat cushioning, mounted to riveted framework and fitted with a pullchain handle to bottom of seat; plaque to top of headrest reads: “Danger: Do Not Pull Handle.” Lower portion of frame back features three affixed metal labels: “Martin Patent Ejector Seat, British Patent Nos. 583257, 640520, South Africa Patent No. 2418–1945, Canada Patent No. 536022, Patents pending in other dominions and foreign countries…Assy. Serial 496, AM REF. 27L/50119, MK. 4PA2, Issue 39, DRG No. MBEU–1 8861, Date 25–1–65.” Left side of frame bears a small label, in part: “Serial No. 15555, Drg. No. MBEU/7560, Issue 42, 1 1/4 seconds,” with a series of modification numbers and an inspection date of “7/64.” The bottom left side of seat box features a label: “Survival Kit Container, Aircraft Seat, Without Oxygen, Stock No. RH 1660–075–8105–LA 20, Serial No. 1615, Rocket Jet Engineering Corp., Glendale, Calif. U. S. A., Part No. 347000–3, Type RSSK–5, MFG. 3065, Spec. No. MIL–5–81040/WEPS… Type Seat A5, Contract No. N383–88524A.” Stamped on the underside of the removable seat padding: “Personal Lowering Device Parachute, USAF Part No. 69F2–46, Order No. F41608–89–D–1804, MFR Aerial 70133, U. S. Property, Date of MFG 12/90.” In very good to fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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Von Braun offers a “Brief Description and Main Data of the Long-Range Rocket ‘Comet’”

8012. Wernher von Braun Handwritten Manuscript. Autograph manuscript in pencil, three pages, lightly lined, 8 x

10.5, unsigned, no date, written entirely in the hand of von Braun. The manuscript is entitled “Brief Description and Main Data of the Long-Range Rocket ‘Comet,’” in part: “The Project Group of ‘the Research & Development Service, Sub–Office Rocket, Ft. Bliss, Texas,’ composed of German scientists and engineers submitted—according to a given order—a project proposal for a novel long range rocket. It is a combination of the German A4 (V–2) and a new missile named ‘Comet.’ This new long range rocket represents a twin stage missile the lower part of which is an unessentially modified V–2 rocket (pict. 1). The V–2 at the beginning carrying the ‘Comet’ as payload accelerates it until a terminal velocity of 3300 ft/sec. This propelled flight, previously vertical, is coincidentally deflected into an inclined trajectory. At point A (pict. 2), after having attained the above velocity, the upper part (‘Comet’) will by a special mechanism be separated from the carrier rocket (pict. 3). The V–2 then falls down. During flight of the carrier rocket is similar to that formerly used in the V–2. Yet the essential control devices like gyros, computing amplifiers, converters, exept [sic] the servo motors operating the vanes of the carrier, are mounted in the ‘Comet’ and are connected with the carrier rocket by electric plugs. After the ejection this same steering system is used for the controlling of the ‘Comet,’ therefore equipped with vanes and servo motors of its own. At a distance of some 20 miles in front of the target the control system of the ‘Comet’ releases a headlong fall command that effects a dive into the target. The question of the hitting accuracy over a very long range is subject of some of the new proposals, it will, however, not be discussed here. The essential measures of the ‘Comet’ are recorded below.” The third and final page lists the referenced “measures” in three tables listed as “V2 & Comet,” “’Carrier V–2,’” and “’Comet.’” In fine condition.

With Germany at war, von Braun became a member of the Nazi Party and served as the technical chief of the rocket-development facility at Peenemunde on the Baltic Coast. As the program’s director of research until 1945, von Braun’s work led to the development of the V-1 and V-2 (Vergeltungswaffe or vengeance weapon), history’s first long-range ballistic missiles, which were used against the Allies during World War II. Von Braun and many of his colleagues surrendered to the US Army in 1945, and were installed at Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas, as a part of Project Paperclip, using launch facilities at nearby White Sands Proving Ground for rocket development and V-2 high altitude research. The mention of the rocket “Comet” refers to the Hermes Project and the design of a two-stage missile which used a V-2 in its first stage, with a ramjet powered supersonic cruise missile, dubbed the “Comet,” as the second stage; design on the ramjet began on December 10, 1945. A compelling manuscript relating to both von Braun’s controversial past and the lineage of NASA rocketry. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $300

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Amazing early notes between Von Braun and Stuhlinger 8013. Wernher von Braun Hand-annotated Notes. Incredible typed notes from German rocket

scientist Ernst Stuhlinger, two pages, 8 x 10.5, dated December 1965 and January 1966, bearing several pencil notations made by Wernher von Braun, who has added his initial “B” a total of four times, adding the date to two in his own hand. In addition to numerous check marks and underlines, von Braun makes specific notes for Stuhlinger on the second topic entitled “AAP,” offering his thoughts on budgeting for a planned launch of lunar probes from a manned lunar orbiter: “E. S., Why don’t they adapt one of the many existing military guided missiles? Has anyone ever looked at that possibility?

‘Optimizing’ to the tune of $100 M new development work is silly.” Von Braun follows up on the status of a new astronomical system for manned operation, “a modified OAO,” and its potential availability: “E. S., Request a briefing on this entire subject, incl. ‘OAO supported by nearby SVB Workshop.’

Also: ‘crew radiation hazards in synchr. orbit.’” The second page is empty, with the exception of von Braun’s initial and date, “B 1/10.” Stuhlinger’s notes themselves are of particular interest, with the first topic referencing the launch of the third Pegasus satellite, and the last highlighting the relationship between NASA and the nation’s universities, noting the visit of Dr. Otis Lancaster of Penn State University. In fine condition. Still two years away from officially establishing the Apollo Applications Program, these incredible notes display the scope of NASA’s ambitions and meticulous organization.

The success of the Pegasus satellites and MOL Project paved the way for lunar research, with NASA launching the Surveyor I on June 2, 1966, marking the first US soft lunar landing. Two months later, the Lunar Orbiter 1 photographed smooth areas of the lunar surface for selection and verification of safe landing sites for the Surveyor and Apollo missions. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $300

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“The name of Goddard became known to me in about 1928”

8014. Wernher von Braun Handwritten Notes. ALS in pencil, signed “B,” twelve pages on six stapled Office of Director, MSFC Routing Slip sheets, 5 x 8, dated April 27, 1965. Letter to “Bart,” likely Public Affairs Officer Bart Slattery, in part: “Suggest you draft a persona letter from me to Mr. Lehman along following lines:—I still haven’t replied to your letter of Feb 28 (attached) but my murderous schedule simply hadn’t permitted me to study the manuscript as you requested. But Capt.

Slattery has told me that you’ve been calling several times and so I’d like to clarify the questionable points ‘for the record’: The name of Goddard became known to me in about 1928. I’m enclosing a photostat copy of the German book ‘Mit Raketenkraft ins Weltall’ by Otto Willi Gail, published 1928 by K. Thienemann’s Verlag, Stuttgart. It was this publication thru which I first learned about Goddard. Note that the book mentions Goddard solely in connection with solid propellant rockets (although I know now that 2 years earlier he had already launched the world’s first liquid fuel rocket). Also note the repeated hints about military security imposed on Goddard’s book, making it difficult for a writer to find out what he was doing at the time.” In fine condition, with central horizontal crease staple hoes to top left corner tips and absent corner top to first page. Prior to World War II, Germany showed great interest in the work of American physicist Robert H. Goddard, who had launched the first liquidfueled rocket on March 16, 1926. Inspired by Goddard’s work, von Braun and his research team at Kummersdorf created the Aggregat series of ballistic missiles throughout the 1930s, with the A-4 model, more famously known as the V-2 rocket, serving as a direct descendent of the Redstone rockets that launched the American space program. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

8015. Wernher von Braun Handwritten Signed Note. ANS signed “B,”

one page, lightly lined, 5 x 7.25, November 17, 1974. Note to Kayren Redman Governale, his secretary at Fairchild Industries, in full: “The people who arranged my talk at the University of Lorna Linda, Calif. (one 14 Nov 74) got a hold of this biographical film clip about me. They said it was quite good. I’ve never seen it.

Please get me a print on loan so we can view it (I’d like to know what people say about me!).” Upper portion bears secretarial ink notations. In fine condition, with central horizontal fold, single set of staple holes to top left corner, and scattered creasing. Accompanied by an unsigned photo, with reverse bearing General Electric and Alabama Space and Rocket Center stamps. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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8016. Wernher von Braun Initialed Notes. Three pages of

typed notes from German rocket scientist Ernst Stuhlinger, each one page, 8 x 10.5, dated 1969 and 1971, bearing pencil and ink notations made by Wernher von Braun, consisting mostly of check marks and underlined passages, with two of the pages signed with his initial “B” in the upper right, and each dated in his own hand. The first page, May 12, 1969, in part: “Dr. Naugle has signed and mailed a letter to Dr. Mueller with the request that Dr. Mueller permit MSFC to perform studies for a Heavy Explorer Program. PD and 2.3i AD-S had helped to draft this letter.” The second, dated October 27, in part: “I had the opportunity to attend three significant meetings recently…There was a remarkable coincidence in the emphasis on several issues, among them the importance of a very active, aggressive, and imaginative earth resources program; the necessity of studying the various aspects of life in a space capsule with great care, including such factors as microflora, work programs, and psychological effects.” And the third page, December 20, 1971, in part: “Mr. Jesse Mitchell, Director, Physics and Astronomy Programs, OSSA, visited MSFC on December 14 and 15…I feel that his visit was very productive…According to his remarks, MSFC’s effort should also include greater emphasis on advanced technologies for mechanical and thermal control of the LST spacecraft.” One page is initialed and dated by three other individuals. Also includes a copy of another page of Stuhlinger’s notes, this one dated April 8, 1968.

In overall fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

8018. Wernher von Braun’s Driver’s License.

8017. Wernher von Braun Signed Document. DS,

one page, 8 x 10.5, July 9, 1946. In full: “I confirm hereby the statements given by my brother, Magnus von Braun in his request of May 24, concerning the acknowledge of two departments.” Signed at the conclusion in black ink by Wernher von Braun. In fine condition. Magnus von Braun, like his brother, emigrated to the United States via Operation Paperclip in 1945. A chemist by education, he worked at Fort Bliss, Texas and at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama, before moving on to a career at Chrysler.Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

Wernher von Braun’s driver’s license receipt for Madison County in the state of Alabama, 4 x 2.25, dated March 4, 1966, signed in the “Usual Signature” field in blue ballpoint by von Braun. Issued as No. 6465, the receipt, which serves as “a temporary driver’s permit for a 90-day period,” lists von Braun’s full name, birth date, “03–23–12,” and the city or post office, “H’ville Ala.” In fine condition, with a single vertical fold through one letter of the last name and a tiny chip to bottom. Precertified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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8019. Wernher von Braun Signed Cover. Scarce cover from the Manned Spaceflight Cover Society with a cachet honoring the crew of Apollo 12, vertically signed in ballpoint by von Braun. In fine condition, with mild spots of toning. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

Rare Goddard signature plus material from his machinist

8020. Robert H. Goddard Signature and Early Rocketry Collection. Rare ink signature, “R. H. Goddard,” on an off-white

5 x 1 slip. Also includes material from the collection of Goddard rocket team member and machinist Nils Thure Ljungquist, including his selective service classification card, a copy of a methane pump design drawing signed by Ljungquist, reproduced photos of Goddard’s machine shop, a modern postcard of Godddard with his early rocket, and a press release with information on a Goddard exhibit.

In very good to fine condition. Accompanied by a TLS by Esther C. Goddard. From the collection of aerospace memorabilia specialist Ken Havekotte. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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8021. Robert H. Goddard Three Volume Book Set. Rare complete hardcover three-volume set of The Papers of Robert H. Goddard. NY: McGraw-Hill, 1970. Hardcovers with slipcase, 7 x 10, 1707 total pages. In overall fine condition, with scuffing and paint remnants to bottom of slipcase. An amazing collection of Goddard’s influential work. Starting Bid $200

8022. Miss Baker Paw ‘Signed’ Envelope. Off-white mailing envelope,

4.5 x 10.25, signed with an original ink paw print signature by Miss Baker. In fine condition, with some light toning to envelope.

Accompanied by a paperstock photo of Miss Baker featuring a printed paw print, as well as a child’s letter inquiring about the monkey. From the collection of aerospace memorabilia specialist Ken Havekotte. Starting Bid $200

8023. German Rocketry V-2 Access Badge and Injector Fragment. Two items: a metal Peenemunde

V-2 worker access badge, no. 8923, measuring 1.5 x 1.75, marked “Heimat Artillerie Park 11, Karlshagen,” which would have been used by a skilled worker to gain access to facilities within the research center, displayed on an informational certificate; and a 2.5˝ long brass alcohol injector from the combustion chamber of a WWII missile, recovered from the Peenemunde test site in 2006, displayed in a small shadowbox. In overall very good to fine condition, with general expected wear.

From the collection of aerospace memorabilia specialist Ken Havekotte. Starting Bid $200

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8024. Explorer I: James Van Allen Signed Complex 26 Fragment. Metal fragment removed

from the Complex 26 gantry for the launch of the Explorer I satellite, .75 x .5, affixed to an off-white 6.25 x 3.5 presentation card, signed along the top in black ballpoint, “James A. Van Allen, 2/93.” In fine condition. Explorer 1 was the first satellite launched by the United States in 1958. It discovered the Van Allen Radiation Belt. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

8025. X-24 Research Vehicle Large Model. Model of the X-24 Research Vehicle, measuring 24˝ long and 8˝ wide, set upon a wooden base with a plaque reading, “NASA Flight Research Center.” In very good condition, with a large chip to the corner of one wing and some scattered scuffing. The X-24 was an experimental aircraft developed from a joint USAFNASA program experimenting with a lifting body design to demonstrate the concept of unpowered reentry and landing.

Starting Bid $200

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8026. X-24B Research Vehicle Small Model. Model of

the X-24B Research Vehicle, measuring 10.5˝ long and 5.5˝ wide, set upon a wooden base with a plaque reading, “Research Vehicle X-24B.” In fine condition. The X-24B was an experimental aircraft developed from a joint USAF-NASA program experimenting with a lifting body design to demonstrate the concept of unpowered reentry and landing. Starting Bid $200

SOVIET PRE-1970 SPACE PROGRAM

Extraordinary 1963 Soviet ‘Globus’ navigational device 8029. Soviet Voskhod Globus IMP Navigation Instrument.

Rare circa 1963 Voskhod Spacecraft ‘Globus’ IMP version 3 navigation instrument, measuring 9.75 x 8.75 x 7, used as a positional indicator to display the spacecraft’s location relative to Earth.

The impressive electromechanical device incorporates hundreds of mechanical components common to horology in order to move the threedimensional terrestrial globe displayed at center.

Through the whole flight, the globe would move beneath the crosshair etched on its transparent cover, mirroring the apparent movement of the earth under the spacecraft. The current latitude and longitude were displayed above the globe, and initial orbit parameters were preset using the five knobs on the faceplate. Numbered bullets affixed to the globe indicate Soviet Earth communications stations, hinting to the fact that this might have been used in training or even flown. This version of the Globus was used on two manned missions: Voskhod 1, which brought the first three-man crew into space; and Voskhod 2, which included the first-ever EVA by Alexei Leonov.

The device is displayed in a custom-made 12 x 21 x 11 stand. In fine condition; the controls for the user settings are in working order, and the globe and longitude/latitude indicators move accordingly when knobs are turned. The electromechanical actuators are fully functional: when 14-volt pulses are applied to the solenoid pins every five seconds, the Globus advances through its orbit just as it would in space, and the “Point of Landing” status indicator lights up (a hobbyist would need to build the appropriate power supply). This artifact was exhibited in 2009 at the National Watch and Clock Museum, Columbia, PA, as part of their ‘Time & Exploration’ exhibit. An absolutely fantastic piece of aerospace history that also holds enormous appeal to collectors of advanced horological instruments, maps, and globes. Starting Bid $1000

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Desirable cover set featuring Russia’s first six cosmonauts

8030. Cosmonaut Set of (6) Signed KNIGA Covers. Collection of six KNIGA covers with cachets commemorating

Russian space achievements, individually signed in ink by the first six cosmonauts, including: Yuri Gagarin, German Titov, Andriyan Nikolayev, Pavel Popovich, Valery Bykovsky, and Valentina Tereshkova. In overall fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from KNIGA, the Russian philatelic department. A fine collection not often found with the associated letter.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

8031.

Vo s t o k Cosmonauts Signed Photograph. Vintage glossy

7 x 4.75 photo of the Soviet Union’s pioneering cosmonauts together, signed in ink

by Yuri Gagarin, Pavel Popovich, Valentina Tereshkova, Andriyan Nikolayev, Valery Bykovsky, and Gherman Titov.

In fine condition, with some minor creasing and curling to edges. From the collection of aerospace memorabilia specialist Ken Havekotte. Precertified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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8032. Cosmonaut Oversized Signed Photograph. Early glossy 11.75 x 7.75

group photo of eighteen members of the heroic Soviet space program, attractively signed in various colored inks by fourteen cosmonauts, including: Gherman Titov, Anatoly Filipchenko, Alexey Leonov, Vladimir Shatalov, Valery Bykovsky, and others. In very good to fine condition, with overall moderate creasing and a few edge tears; uppermost inscription and some signatures light. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

8033. Cosmonaut Collection of (38) Signed Photographs. Collection of 38 color 5.75 x 8.25 lightweight

cardstock photos of cosmonauts, each signed in ink by the subject, including: Alexei Leonov, Valentina Tereshkova, Pavel Popovich, Andriyan Nikolayev, Valeri Kubasov, Valery Bykovsky, Valery Rozhdestvensky, Vladimir Kovalyomok, Gennadi Sarafanov, Leonid Popov, Vladimir Aksyonov (2), Boris Yegorov, Alexander Ivanchenkov, Oleg Makarov, Pyotr Klimuk, Anotoly Filipchenko, Viktor Savinykh, Yuri Malyshev, Vladimir Lyakhov, Leonid Kizim, Valery Ryumin, Vyacheslav Zudov, Alexander Serebrov, Lev Demin, Yuri Artyukhin, Georgi Grechko, Nikolai Rukavishnikov, Gennadi Strekalov, Yuri Glazkov, Yuri Romanenko, Georgi Shonin, Yevgeny Khrunov, Konstantin Feoktistov, Alexei Grubarev, Boris Volynov, Vladimir Solovyov, and Vitaly Sevastyanov. In overall very good to fine condition, with scattered creasing. From the collection of aerospace memorabilia specialist Ken Havekotte. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

8034. Yuri Gagarin Signed Photograph. Color 4.25 x 5.75 postcard photo of Gagarin in uniform, signed vertically in blue ballpoint. In fine condition, with a slight crease to bottom right corner tip. Accompanied by a postcard of Gagarin bearing a preprinted signature. From the collection of aerospace memorabilia specialist Ken Havekotte. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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8035. Vostok Cosmonauts Signed Cover. FDC hon-

oring Project Mercury, signed in ink by Yuri Gagarin, Pavel Popovich, Valentina Tereshkova, Andriyan Nikolayev, Valery Bykovsky, and Gherman Titov. In fine condition. From the collection of aerospace memorabilia specialist Ken Havekotte.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

8 0 3 6 . Va l e n t i n a Tereshkova Signed Photograph. Color sat-

in-finish 8 x 10 photo of Tereshkova in her white space suit, signed in black felt tip, “First woman in space…Vostok–6, 16.06—19.06, 1963r.”

In fine condition, with a slightly grainy quality to the image. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

8037. Alexei Leonov Signed Photograph. Col-

or satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Leonov performing the first-ever EVA, signed in gold ink, “First spacewalker, Vokshod-2, 18 03 65, Alexei Leonov.” In fine condition, with a grainy quality to the image. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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8038. Vostok 6 Parachute Segments. Three segments

cut from the flown Vostok 6 parachute that allowed cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova to return safely to Earth after becoming the first woman in space, displayed on an 8.5 x 11 certificate signed by Ricky Lanclos. In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity in Cyrillic. From the collection of aerospace memorabilia specialist Ken Havekotte. Starting Bid $200

8039. Sputnik 1 Model. Scale model of the important Soviet Sputnik-1 satellite by Modellmix, measuring approximately 8.75˝ tall and 7.25˝ across, suspended atop a blue 5˝ diameter pedestal bearing a Cyrillic nameplate. In fine condition. Accompanied by the original manufacturer’s box.

Starting Bid $200

8040. Konstantin Tsiolkovsky Miniature Monument. Exception-

al circa 1950s die cast model of the Russian rocket scientist Konstantin Tsiolkovsky posing triumphantly beside a large metal rocket, standing 14.5˝ tall with a 4.25 x 4 base bearing raised Cyrillic text. The original monument was designed by sculptor Faidish Krandiyevsky, and unveiled in 1957 in Tsiolkovsky’s hometown of Kaluga to commemorate the centenary of the scientist’s birthday.

In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

PROJECT MERCURY

Astronaut Hall of Fame blueprint signed by surviving Mercury members 8042. Mercury 7 Signed ASF Blueprint. Highly

appealing blueprint segment of the US Astronaut Hall of Fame in Titusville, Florida, 17 x 11, featuring an overhead floor plan of the hall area dedicated to the Mercury 7 astronauts, signed on their respective “astronaut pods” in blue or black ink by Deke Slayton, Gordon Cooper, Wally Schirra, Scott Carpenter, John Glenn, and Alan Shepard, with Gus Grissom’s widow, Betty, having signed in his place. The print is also signed vertically along the right side by the hall’s designer Joel Katzowitz. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

8043. Mercury 7 Signed Photograph.

Official color 10 x 8 NASA lithograph of the Mercury 7 posing in front of an F–102 aircraft, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Rick—John Glenn,” “Scott Carpenter,” “Gordon Cooper,” “Wally Schirra,” and “DK Slayton,” and in blue felt tip, “Alan Shepard.” In fine condition, with beginnings of mild haloing to black felt tip writing. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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8044. Mercury Astronauts Signed Photograph. Vivid color

glossy 8.5 x 11 cardstock photo of a Saturn rocket launch, signed in black felt tip by John Glenn, Scott Carpenter, Wally Schirra, and Gordon Cooper. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

8045. Mercury 7 Pair of Signed Covers. Two Project Mercury FDCs: one with a cachet honoring John Glenn’s first orbital flight, signed in ink by John Glenn, Gordon Cooper, Wally Schirra, Deke Slayton, and Scott Carpenter; and one without a cachet signed in ink by Alan Shepard and John Glenn, also bearing an autopen signature of Gus Grissom. In overall fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

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8046.

Mercury Astronauts Signed Book.

Signed book: Americans into Orbit.

NY: Random House, 1962. Hardcover, 5.75 x 8.5, 190 pages. Signed and inscribed on the half-title page in black felt tip, “To Ralph—John Glenn,” “Wally Schirra,” “Alan Shepard,” “Scott Carpenter,” and “DK Slayton,” and in blue ballpoint, “Gordon Cooper.” In very good to fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

8047. Mercury 7 VIP Monument Medallion. Bronze medallion honoring Project Mercury, 3˝ in diameter, featuring the images of astronauts Carpenter, Cooper, Glenn, Grissom, Schirra, Shepard, and Slayton on one side, with the other side reading, “Commemorating free man’s first adventure beyond the atmosphere, 1958–1963,” and depicting a rocket and the Mercury 7 symbol. The medallion is encased in plastic and is accompanied by the original box. In fine condition. A limited number of these medallions were produced and presented to congressional, government, and industry leaders who performed extraordinary roles in the success of the initial US man-in-space orbital program. From the collection of aerospace memorabilia specialist Ken Havekotte. Starting Bid $200

8048. Mercury-Era Astronauts and Spacecraft Card Dispenser. Awesome Mercury program-era Astronauts and Spacecraft trading card vending machine, 10 x 23.5 x 11.5, manufactured by The Exhibit Supply, Co., of Chicago, Illinois. For a charge of two cents, the “’Compact’ Mechanical Vacuumatic Card Vender” sold 32-card packs that commemorated the achievements of the six pilots of the Mercury program. The machine face is detached but present, and consists of a functional spring lever, coin slot, card dispensing space at bottom, and the original graphic poster and Plexiglas front, 7.25 x 19.5, listing the names of the six pilots and images of the moon, a launching Saturn rocket with tower, and Friendship 7 Pilot John Glenn smiling in his flight suit and helmet. Includes several pieces of hardware relating to the locking mechanism. Inside of machine bears several affixed instruction labels. In very good condition, with some staining to poster, and various wear from use and storage to machine body, including scuffs, scrapes, and tape remnants. A simply fantastic restoration piece that harkens back to the days of stargazing and early space travel. Starting Bid $200

8049. MR-2: Guenter Wendt Signed Photograph.

Official color semi-glossy 8 x 10 NASA photo of the launch of Mercury-Redstone 2, the penultimate test flight prior to the first manned American space mission in Project Mercury, signed in black felt tip, “MR–2 Launch Guenter F. Wendt, Padleader.”

Reverse stamped with date, “31 Jan 61,” and caption, “MR-2 at Liftoff (Color), w/Primate in Capsule. Pad 5.” In fine condition. Mercury spacecraft No. 5 carried Ham the chimpanzee.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

8050. MR-2: Guenter Wendt Signed Photograph.

Satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of launch pad leader Guenter Wendt holding Ham the chimpanzee, signed in black felt tip, “‘Ham,’ America’s first chimp in space, Guenter F. Wendt, Pad leader.”

In very fine condition. Named after the Holloman Aerospace Medical Center, Ham was an integral member of the MercuryRedstone 2 mission, a sixteen-minute suborbital test flight that launched from Cape Canaveral on January 31, 1961.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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8054. MR-3: Alan Shepard Signed Photograph. Of-

8051.

MR-3: Alan Shepard Signed Cover and Parachute Fragment. Two

items: a USCG Cutter Eastwind Mercury-Redstone 3 recovery date cover, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “To Tim, Alan Shepard”; and four small pieces cut from the flown MR-3/ Freedom 7 parachute that allowed Shepard to safely return to Earth after becoming the first American in space, affixed to an 8.5 x 11 copy of a certificate from Ricky Lanclos, hand-signed

by Ken Havekotte. In overall fine condition, with show through from envelope adhesive. From the collection of aerospace memorabilia specialist Ken Havekotte. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

8052. MR-3: Alan Shepard Signed Photograph. Lim-

ited edition color semi-glossy 9.25 x 7.25 cardstock photo of Shepard receiving the NASA Distinguished Service Medal from President Kennedy on May 8, 1961, numbered 1292/2500, signed in black ink by Shepard. Matted to an overall size of 14 x 11.

In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

ficial color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of the Mercury– Redstone 3 prior to launch, signed boldly in black felt tip by Shepard.

In fine condition.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

venir typescript for an excerpt from the book We Seven, one page, 8.5 x 1, signed at the conclusion in black felt tip by America’s first man in space, Alan Shepard.

In part: “I had some idea of the huge variety of color and land masses and cloud cover which I would see from 100 miles up. But no one could be briefed will enough to be completely prepared for the astonishing view that I got. My exclamation back to Deke about the ‘beautiful sight’ was completely spontaneous. It was breath-taking.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

8053. MR-3: Alan Shepard Signed Photograph. Official color glossy 8 x 9.75 NASA photo of the launch of the Freedom 7, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Tom Lane, with sincere appreciation for your dedicated help during these many years—Alan Shepard.” Reverse bears purple NASA caption text. In fine condition, with some spotting to emulsion and overall toning. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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8055. MR-3: Alan Shepard Signed Typed Excerpt. Sou-

8056. MR-4: Liberty Bell 7 Flown Component. Flown

original component from Gus Grissom’s Liberty Bell 7 Mercury spacecraft, recovered from the Atlantic Ocean on July 20, 1999. The piece measures approximately 1.75˝ in length and is presented inside a 5 x 4.25 x 1.5 Lucite display with an image of the spacecraft as well as printed information about the recovery. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

8057. MR-4: Liberty Bell 7 Flown Component. Flown original com-

ponent from Gus Grissom’s Liberty Bell 7 Mercury spacecraft, recovered from the Atlantic Ocean on July 20, 1999. The piece measures approximately .25˝ in diameter and is presented inside a 5.25 x 4.25 x 1.5 Lucite display with an image of the spacecraft as well as printed information about the recovery. Includes its original presentation box. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

8058. MR-4: Liberty Bell 7 Flown Film Segment. Limited edition flown original piece of film from Gus Grissom’s Liberty Bell 7 Mercury spacecraft, issued in commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the flight, numbered 947/1000. The piece measures approximately 1.5 x .5 and is presented inside an 8.5 x 3 x 1.5 Lucite display with an image of Grissom, the spacecraft, and printed information about the pilot observation camera. Includes its original presentation box with matching number, “947.”

In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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8059. MA-5 Flown Parachute Segment.

Flown segment of orange parachute from the Mercury-Atlas 5 spaceflight of Enos the ‘space chimp,’ measuring 2.5 x 3.25, affixed to an 8.5 x 11 informational presentation certificate hand-signed

by Ken Havekotte. In fine condition. Accompanied by a commemorative cover honoring Astrochimp Enos and some vintage handwritten notes about the chimp. From the collection of aerospace memorabilia specialist Ken Havekotte. Starting Bid $200

Original artwork from Mercury emblem designer Cece Bibby 8060. MA-6 and 7: Cece Bibby Original Concept Artwork. Vivid origi-

nal painting of the Friendship 7, Aurora 7, and Sigma 7 mission emblems, accomplished in acrylic on a 14 x 11 artist’s canvas panel, signed in the lower right in silver ink by the artist, Cece Bibby. In fine condition. In 1959, Bibby was hired by Chrysler Aerospace and soon began work as a contract artist for NASA, her workspace located just across the street from the astronaut office. Not a fan of the stencil designs on the Freedom 7 and Liberty Bell 7, John Glenn recruited Bibby in 1962 to design and paint by hand the emblem for his Friendship 7 spacecraft. In addition to Glenn, Bibby went on to create the designs for Scott Carpenter’s Aurora 7 and Wally Schirra’s Sigma 7 capsules, subsequently becoming the first and only woman to ascend the Mercury launch gantry and go inside the ‘white room’ that surrounded the vehicle. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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8062. MA-6 Friendship 7 Model. Impressively detailed

8065. MA-6: John Glenn Signed Cover. Commemo-

Danbury Mint model of John Glenn’s Friendship 7 capsule for the Mercury-Atlas 6 mission, with capsule measuring approximately 3˝ in diameter and 6˝ in length, with escape tower measuring 9˝ in length. Includes 7.5 x 5.5 x .75 base with mission insignia and text, “Friendship 7, Mercury Capsule (MA–6), February 20, 1962, John H. Glenn, Jr.—Commander.” In fine condition. Accompanied by original box. Starting Bid $200

rative splashdown cover with a cachet honoring the recovery of the Friendship 7 capsule by the USS Noa, postmarked aboard the vessel on February 23, 1962, signed in blue felt tip by Glenn above his preprinted signature. In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

8066. MA-6: John Glenn Signed Photograph. Col-

or semi-glossy 8 x 10 photo of Glenn posing in his silver Mercury suit, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. Precertified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

8063. MA-6: John Glenn Pair of Signed Photographs. Two

signed photos: a glossy 3.5 x 5 photo of Glenn as a military pilot, signed in black felt tip; and an official glossy 10 x 8 rednumbered NASA photo of Glenn simulating a parachute drop into water during STS-95 training, signed in black felt tip. In overall fine condition, with a couple edge creases to larger photo. From the collection of aerospace memorabilia specialist Ken Havekotte. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

8064. MA-6: John Glenn Signed Book.

Signed book: John Glenn: A Memoir. Collector’s edition. Norwalk, CT: Easton Press, 2005. Leatherbound hardcover, 6.25 x 9.25, 422 pages. Signed on the colophon in blue felt tip. In very fine condition. Accompanied by the publisher’s certificate of authenticity and shrink wrap (sliced open). Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

8067. MA-6: John Glenn Signed Photograph and Cover. Two items:

an FDC with a cachet honoring the MA-6 mission, signed in black felt tip by Glenn; and a color satinfinish 10 x 8 photo of Glenn with the Friendship 7 capsule, signed in silver ink by Glenn. In overall fine condition, with slight brushing to cover signature. From the collection of aerospace memorabilia specialist Ken Havekotte. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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“Carried in Flight Simulator”—a month before America’s first orbital spaceflight 8068. MA-6: John Glenn’s Mercury Flight Simulator-Carried Cover. Unusual cover carried in

the spacecraft simulator during training for Mercury-Atlas 6, signed along the left edge, “Carried in Flight Simulator 1/18/62, John H. Glenn, Jr.” Postmarked at Patrick Air Force Base on January 18, 1962. In fine condition. Accompanied by two cardstock photos of Glenn during training. This simulator-carried cover is as close to a flown cover from Mercury-Atlas 6 as exists—no covers were actually flown on the mission, which took place just over a month later on February 20th. Additionally, this is the only known such example of a ‘simulator flown’ cover from Glenn’s historic mission. From the collection of aerospace memorabilia specialist Ken Havekotte. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $300

8069. MA-7: Scott Carpenter Signed Book. Signed book: For Spacious Skies. Collector’s edition. Norwalk, CT: Easton Press, 2003. Leatherbound hardcover, 6.25 x 9.25, 370 pages. Signed on the colophon in ink by Scott Carpenter and co-author Kristen Stoever. Sealed in the original shrink wrap and in very fine condition. Accompanied by the publisher’s certificate of authenticity. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

8070. MA-7: Scott Carpenter Signed Photograph. Semi-

glossy 10 x 8 photo of Carpenter on the phone with President Kennedy after his Mercury flight, signed in blue felt tip, “Speaking with President Kennedy after 24 May, 1962 flight of Aurora 7, Scott Carpenter, onboard USS Intrepid.” In very fine condition.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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8071. MA-7: Scott Carpenter Signed Photograph. Brilliant

color semi-glossy 8 x 10 photo of the Friendship 7 launch, signed in blue felt tip, “Friendship 7 Launch, 2/20/62, Scott Carpenter—Backup, ‘God Speed John Glenn.’” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

8072. MA-7: Scott Carpenter’s Flight Jacket. Scott Carpen-

ter’s personally-owned and -worn blue Nomex flight jacket, size large, bearing an official NASA ‘meatball’ logo patch on the right chest, an American flag patch on the left shoulder, and Carpenter’s Velcro name patch on the left chest, “Scott Carpenter, Mercury 7.” Flight Apparel Industries and Nomex III ‘flame resistant’ manufacturing tags are sewn into the collar area and inner right lining. Front of jacket features zipper and two side pockets, with a zipper pocket on left shoulder containing four ear plugs. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Farthest Reaches. Starting Bid $200

Large heat shield segment from Carpenter’s Aurora Seven

8073. MA-7: Scott Carpenter’s Flown Mercury Heat Shield. A substantial segment of flown heat shield from

the Aurora 7 spacecraft, measuring approximately 1 x 1 x .75, and accompanied by the original wooden base with an engraved plaque reading: “Heat Shield from ‘Aurora Seven,’ Mercury–Atlas 7—May 24, 1962, M. Scott Carpenter.” In fine condition, with some soiling to plaque. Starting Bid $200

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Schirra becomes one of the Mercury 7— “proceed and report to the Director, Project Mercury, National Aeronautics and Space Administration” 8074. MA-8: Wally Schirra’s 1959 NASA Orders. Remarkable DS,

one page, 8 x 10.5, April 26, 1959. Original orders from the Naval Air Test Center to Walter M. Schirra, Jr., for “Change of duty…issued in accord agreement between departments of defense Army Navy and Air Force and National Aeronautics and Space Administration governing the detailing of military personnel for service with NASA.” The reference, in part: “ You are hereby detached from duty in a flying status involving operational or training flights and from such other duty as may have been assigned you; will proceed and report to the Director, Project Mercury, National Aeronautics and Space Administration Space Group, Langley Air Force Base, Virginia.” Signed by Commander Hugh M. Nelson, with two payment stamps signed by L. C. Emerson.

Attached to the document is the original transcript for first and second endorsement, and a travel reimbursement voucher for Schirra, totaling to a sum of $33, dated June 23, 1969.

Includes a copy of original orders. In fine condition, with staple holes and paperclip impression to top edge of first page. Prior to becoming one of America’s original astronauts, Schirra honed his flying skills as a naval aviator and then as a veteran of 90 combat missions during the Korean War. Following training at the Naval Ordnance Training Station and the Naval Air Safety Officer School, Schirra completed test pilot’s training at Maryland’s Naval Air Test Center in 1959. In April of that year NASA announced that it had selected Schirra as one of the seven men for Project Mercury, joining fellow astronauts Alan Shepard, Gus Grissom, John Glenn, Scott Carpenter, Gordon Cooper, and Deke Slayton. Starting Bid $300

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Amazing 1962 calendar for the pilot of Sigma 7

8075. MA-8: Wally Schirra’s 1962 Calendar. Wally Schirra’s personally-owned and-used spiral-bound Martin Marietta 1962 appointment calendar, 11.25 x 8.75, extensively annotated in pencil and ink in Schirra’s own hand from the month of December 1961 to December 1962, a time period that covers three of the six Project Mercury flights, including Schirra’s own mission aboard the Sigma 7 during Mercury-Atlas 8 on October 3, 1962. On that particular day, Schirra simply pens and encircles “MA–8” with an arrow pointing upward; the following two days are marked as “Kearsage” [sic], with Saturday, October 6th listing “Deptd. Kearsage for Hickam TF—30 mins C.P. Arrvd. Hon.,” and the next day: “Arrv Hon 0045, Parade@Hon, Press Conf. Dinner @ Rice.” Schirra has added his name in the upper right of the first page, “CDR. W. M. Schirra, Jr., USN, NASA M. S. C.” Other notable dates include: the launch of John Glenn’s Friendship 7 on February 20th, “MA–6!! Go–Gone!!”; the launch of Scott Carpenter’s Aurora 7 on May 24th, “0030 Picked up count, Launch MA–7, 0745–1245, 1745 DPTD 6r GT, 2030 Arrvd GT”; and the month of September, which features several interesting notations: on the 11th, “Reentry Sim (MCC–HAW), Sim 1, me Suited, President aboard”; on the 12th, “Walt’s Exam”; and from the 18th to the 20th, “Launch Sims, MCC.” A lengthy phone list at the rear of the calendar features contact information for a variety of important contacts, including: “MSC [Mercury 7] @ LFI,” “CAL COMM. Flight Director @ MCC,” “Scott Carpenter,” “Langley AFB,” “N. A. A.,” and “Douglas.” In fine condition, with some wear to cover. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

8076. MA-8: Wally Schirra’s Naval Academy Transcript Report Card. Original Naval Academy transcript of scholastic

record for Walter M. Schirra, Jr., one page, both sides, measures 19.5 x 11.5 open, dated December 4, 1953. From his admittance as a midshipman on July 1, 1942, the transcript logs the courses and grades for Schirra over his three years of study at the Naval Academy, affirming that he “Graduated 6 June 1945 and commissioned an Ensign in the U. S. Navy…awarded the degree of Bachelor of Science by the Naval Academy.” Annual work schedule divided by seasonal terms, with third year courses including: Seamanship and Navigation, Ordnance and Gunnery, Marine Engineering, Electrical Engineering, English, History, and Government, and Hygiene, with Schirra earning consistently high marks for each. Front of the transcript bears entrance information and lists Schirra’s athletic record at the Naval Academy, noting that he received awards in “Soccer, Lacrosse, and Pushball.” Signed by the registrar, who also adds a notation to one side. In fine condition. Accompanied by glossy copies of each side, as well as the original mailing envelope, addressed to Schirra and postmarked December 8, 1953. Starting Bid $200

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Comprehensive MA-9 photography archive 8077. MA-9: Gordon Cooper Mercury Photographic Archive.

Impressive archive related to the photographic aspects of Gordon Cooper’s Mercury-Atlas 9 flight in the Faith 7 spacecraft, consisting of some of his own personal notes and numerous photographs. This archive originates from the same collection as the Mercury–flown Hasselblad camera and Zeiss lens sold by us in November 2014.

Among the most significant items are: a one-page list of experiments with associated cameras, magazines, and lenses penned by Cooper; a typed list headed “Onboard Equipment MA-9/20” listing photographic equipment taken on the mission and its location, heavily annotated in pencil by Cooper; a three-page list of onboard equipment with a couple annotations in Cooper’s hand; and briefing notes concerning “a nighttime photography experiment” annotated in Cooper’s hand, with a few passages underlined and some comments in the margins.

Photographs include: more than 600 original vintage glossy 8 x 10 blackand-white photos chronicling the history of MA-6 from Cooper’s training through the celebratory parade held upon his return; a binder labeled “In Flight Pictures MA-9” containing 15 color photos taken during flight, several annotated in Cooper’s hand, with subjects including the Atlas Mountains in Africa, Baja California, Mexico, Texas, China, and the Himalayas; a binder containing maps and matching photographs; and a handful of other associated press and NASA photos.

Also included are many pages of photography-related internal notes and memos, including: photographic index sheets for MA-9; a copy of a 1967 memo from John Young concerning photography in spaceflight; Cooper’s personal copy of a typed “Lunar Surface Superwide Hasselblad Camera Development Plan,” January 11, 1967; copies of technical drawings of camera components sent to Cooper; and other technical memos from the mid-1960s. Also includes a Hasselblad dark slide, though it is unclear what relation (if any) it has to the Hasselblad previously sold. In overall very good to fine condition.

Boasting an extensive assortment of rare original photos—including those that Cooper himself took from space—as well as Cooper’s original stowage notes, this is an extraordinary archive related to the very first Hasselblad taken into space. The Hasselblad camera and Zeiss lens were originally chosen by Wally Schirra and used on his MA-8 mission, then borrowed by Cooper for MA-9. The success of the photography during these missions prompted NASA’s long-term partnership with Hasselblad, who eventually manufactured the cameras used on the lunar surface during the Apollo program. On MA-9, Cooper made history with 22 solo orbits of Earth in a mission that lasted over 34 hours—the longest and final flight of the Mercury Program, during which he conducted photography used in a Weather Bureau experiment and horizon-definition photography for MIT. Both of these projects are referenced in the handwritten lists here offered. An exhaustive, important archive from the files of a pioneering astronaut.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $500

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Gordon Cooper’s personal notes from Mercury-Atlas 9

8078. MA-9: Gordon Cooper Mission Notes Archive.

Large archive from Gordon Cooper’s personal files consisting of notes, reports, and documents related to the Mercury-Atlas 9 mission, including many folders with tabs labeled in Cooper’s hand. Among the most interesting items are: four pages of handwritten notes by Cooper related to the Reaction Control System, plus a briefing booklet on the subject annotated by Cooper; a meeting agenda page annotated by Cooper; a booklet entitled “Off-the-Pad-Abort, Study to Determine the Time Available for Deploying Reserve Parachute,” signed on the front by Wally Schirra, “Schirra,” and annotated by Schirra inside; Cooper’s personal copy of the preflight space suit inspection checklist; a handwritten document by Guenter Wendt concerning the electrical capacity of the spacecraft; a folder of memos concerning the MA-9 recovery; training itineraries; many other internal memos; numerous technical charts and documents; two issues of the Congressional Record from May 1963; and a ‘Welcome Home’ button honoring Cooper. In overall very good to fine condition.

A unique compilation of the MA-9 pilot’s personal files detailing his journey as one of America’s pioneering astronauts. Precertified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $300

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“Astros are always last @ MSC to know of crew assignments—Rumours are not helped by Shepard’s caustic comments”

8079. MA-9: Gordon Cooper Post-Mercury Archive.

Archive of material from Gordon Cooper’s personal files dating to after his historic Mercury-Atlas 9 mission, highlighted by five pages of handwritten notes largely concerning his complaints with the way NASA was being run. In part: “I. Morale. 1. Delays in getting correspondence. B. Shepard & North making ‘technical’ decisions w/o ever checking with experts in various fields. C. Coordination between crews. D. Interchange of info betw. crews. E. Astros are always last @ MSC to know of crew assignments—Rumours are not helped by Shepard’s caustic comments to more junior astros…F. Information is never passed on to your office—it dies in Shepard’s office.” Includes a few internal NASA memos from 1968–1969, a binder of NASA tech briefings from 1971, and two binders of General Dynamics departmental instructions from 1977. In overall very good to fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.

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“The world’s greatest pilot anyone ever saw!”

8080. MA-9: Gordon Cooper Signed Book.

Signed book: This New Ocean: A History of Project Mercury. Washington, D.C.: NASA, 1966. Hardcover, 7 x 10, 681 pages. Signed on the half-title page in black ballpoint by Cooper, who adds a lengthy quote: “On a glorious day in May 1963 I flew the Faith 7 spacecraft higher and farther than any other Mercury astronaut, making me for this day, the world’s greatest pilot anyone ever saw!” In fine condition. Hardcover NASA reports, particularly of Project Mercury, remain very uncommon, with this example elevated furthermore by Cooper’s wonderful and thoughtful addition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

“Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country” 8081. MA-9: Gordon Cooper Signed Typed Letter. TLS, two pages, 8 x 10.5,

NASA letterhead, September 23, 1966.

Remarkable letter to James R. Harvey on the subjects of liberty and patriotism.

In part: “One of Webster’s definitions of Freedom is ‘the possession of the rights and privileges of a citizen.’ And it is along this phase of American citizenship that I should like to offer the following comments.

We, as Americans, are the fortunate ones of this world. Ours is the greatest heritage that freeborn man has ever had bestowed upon him—a nation conceived in liberty and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal. Ours is a proud heritage—a conscious pride in the statesmanship of our democratic ideals of liberty, equality, and justice—those veritable cornerstones of our American independence. Ours is a heritage of rights—our Bill of Rights, instituted in our Constitution by that great democratic liberal, Thomas Jefferson, guarantees to every American citizen freedom…Ours is a heritage of patriots who valued the dignity of man and the human spirit…Ours is a heritage of obligations and responsibilities as well as privileges. I am reminded of President Kennedy’s famous exhortation ‘Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country’ in equating our responsibilities with our privileges.” In fine condition, with overall toning, a set of staple holes to upper left corner tip, and staining to left edge of both pages. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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8082. MA-9: Gordon Cooper Signed Book. Signed book: Leap of Faith.

Collector’s edition. Norwalk, CT: Easton Press, 2000. Leatherbound hardcover, 6.5 x 9.5, 279 pages. Signed on the colophon in ink by Cooper. Sealed in the original shrink wrap and in very fine condition. Accompanied by the publisher’s certificate of authenticity. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

Faith 7 model presented to its legendary Mercury pilot 8083. MA-9: Gordon Cooper’s Faith 7 Model.

Phenomenal hand-painted McDonnell Aircraft model of the Faith 7 capsule presented to Mercury-Atlas 9 mission Pilot Gordon Cooper. The model measures 13˝ tall and roughly 7.5˝ wide, features the Faith 7 insignia below the hatch door, and “United States” and an American flag on opposing sides; two pegs jut from either side of the model for display purposes. Also included is the orange launch escape tower and rocket, 18˝ in length, with missing ballast and cone to rocket, and the original wooden display stand, 10 x 14 x 6, with an engraved silver plaque, “To L. Gordon Cooper, From 28,000 friends at McDonnell who were with you in spirit during the 22-orbit flight of Faith 7, 15 May 1963.” Three pegs used to attach tower to capsule are absent. In very good to fine condition, with some scuffs and chips to capsule, and notable paint loss to lower heat shield section; the stand and tower also bear slight scuffs and wear.

The Faith 7 capsule was designed for fully automatic control, but it experienced power failure during the 19th orbit. Cooper’s understanding of star patterns became essential as he took manual control of the tiny capsule and successfully estimated the correct pitch for re-entry into the atmosphere. He needed to be precise in his calculations because the g-forces could exceed human tolerance if he came in too steep, but if the trajectory were too shallow the capsule would shoot out of the atmosphere and back into space. His natural piloting skill and exhaustive training allowed him to make Mercury-Atlas 9 a successful flight. Presented to the last pilot of the Mercury program, as well as the first American to spend more than 24 hours in space, this incredible model intimately represents the pioneering spirit of NASA’s first and finest explorers. Starting Bid $300 WWW.RRAUCTION.COM

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PROJECT GEMINI Rare portrait of America’s inaugural astronauts 8085. Astronaut Groups One and Two Signed Photograph. Official

color 10 x 8 NASA lithograph of the first sixteen astronauts selected to the US space program, including the original Mercury Seven (seated in front) and the nine members of the second group, with preprinted signatures in the lower border, signed above their respective images in blue ballpoint, “Edward H. White II,” “James A. McDivitt,” “Elliot See,” “Frank Borman,” and “Thomas Stafford,” with John Glenn signing below his preprinted signature in the lower border, “J. H. Glenn, Jr.” Reverse of the photo bears ownership notations from Frank Hickey, who served for many years as Chief of the Protocol Branch at the Manned Spacecraft Center in Houston. In fine condition, with foxing to top end left edges. A unique, extraordinary piece from the foundational period of America’s space program. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

8086. Astronauts Group Three Signed Photograph. Official color 10 x 8 NASA lithograph of the

fourteen members of the third astronaut group chosen by NASA, with their facsimile signatures in the wide lower border, signed near their respective images in blue ballpoint, “Dick Gordon,” “Rusty Schweickart,” “Buzz Aldrin,” “Bill Anders,” “Alan L. Bean,” and “Gene Cernan.” In fine condition, with few very faint spots of foxing at edges. Precertified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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Gemini 4 medallion carried during America’s first spacewalk 8087. Gemini 4: Ed White’s Flown Silver Medallion and Crew-Signed Display. Ed White’s flown sterling

silver medallion carried inside his PPK (Personal Preference Kit) during the flight of Gemini 4 and then later inside his space suit when he performed the mission’s record-setting spacewalk, approximately 1˝ in diameter, with a raised insignia of the mission on the front, and the reverse bearing an eagle’s head and the text, “GT–4, 3–7 June, 1965.”

Double-matted and framed with an engraved nameplate and a commemorative postal sheet signed in black felt tip, “Edward H. White” and “James A. McDivitt,” to an overall size of 15.25 x 16; mat backing has been customized to view reverse of medallion. In overall very good to fine condition, with significant scratches to mat and discoloration to coin; signed item remains fine. The Gemini 4 mission launched on June 3, 1965, and spent a total of four days in outer space, orbiting the Earth a total of 66 times. The greatest highlight of the mission was White’s spacewalk, the first by an American astronaut, which lasted for approximately 20 minutes. A remarkable flown piece of aerospace history that should appeal greatly to both numismatist and space enthusiast alike. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.

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8089. Gemini 4: Jim McDivitt Signed Print.

8088. Gemini 4: Jim McDivitt Signed Print. Limited

edition 19 x 13 print of a pencil drawing by official NASA artist Paul Calle, depicting Gemini 4 command pilot Jim McDivitt suited up and entering the spacecraft capsule, numbered 25/250, signed in black ink, “Jim McDivitt, Gemini IV CDR.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

Limited edition 13 x 19 print of a pencil drawing by official NASA artist Paul Calle, showing Gemini 4 crew members Jim McDivitt and Ed White in their space suits and carrying equipment prior to their launch, numbered 24/250, signed in black ink, “Jim McDivitt, Gemini IV.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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8090.

Gemini 4: Jim McDivitt’s Signed Plaque.

McDivitt’s personally-owned wooden 8.5 x 11 Helasron 11 presentation plaque, prominently featuring the HS-11 ‘Dragonslayers’ emblem and an engraved plate below, “Jim McDivitt, at Sea in Helo 64, 7 June 1965.” Signed on the back of the plaque in black felt tip, “From my personal collection, Jim McDivitt, Gemini IV CDR.” In fine condition.

Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from the Novaspace ‘Jim McDivitt Garage Sale,” as well as a photo taken at the time of signing. Commissioned on June 27, 1957, the Helicopter Antisubmarine Squadron 11, known as the ‘Dragonslayers,’ is a helicopter squadron that provides services to the USS John F. Kennedy battle group. In addition to maritime rescues and naval warfare missions, the squadron played a significant role in astronaut recovery operations. On June 7, 1965, divers from the HS-11 quickly rescued McDivitt and Ed White from their Gemini 4 capsule and lifted them to safety aboard the USS Wasp. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

8091. Gemini 5 Collection of Original NASA Photographs. Collection of 30 vintage official color glossy NASA photos, 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, with red, blue, and black NASA serial numbers, showing various aspects of the Gemini 5 mission, including astronauts Gordon Cooper and Charles Conrad, water egress training, launch preparations, liftoff, and post-flight festivities. All bear “A Kodak Paper” watermarks on the reverse and some feature purple NASA caption text. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

8092. Gemini 5 Signed Photograph. Excellent color semi-glossy 10 x 8 photo of the crew of Gemini 5, signed in black felt tip by Charles Conrad and Gordon Cooper. In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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8093. Gemini 5 Signed Photograph. Color glossy

8096. Gemini 7 Signed Photograph.

8 x 10 three-quarter-length photo of Gordon Cooper and Charles Conrad posing in their white suits on the launch pad with two other men, signed in the lower border in black felt tip by both astronauts. In fine condition. Precertified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

Uncommon official glossy 10 x 8 NASA photo of the crew of Gemini 7 wearing their flight suits and helmets, signed in black felt tip

by James Lovell and Frank Borman. Reverse bears purple NASA caption text. In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

8094. Gemini 6 Signed Photograph.

Official color semi-glossy 10 x 8 NASA photo of the crew of Gemini 6 wearing their space suits, signed in black felt tip by Tom Stafford and Wally Schirra. Reverse bears an affixed “Official NASA Photograph” label. In fine condition, with a faint vertical mark to left edge. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

8097. Gemini 7 Signed Photograph. Color satin-

finish 8 x 10 photo of the launch of a Titan II GLV rocket and the Gemini 7 mission, signed in black felt tip, “James Lovell” and “Frank Borman, Gemini 7.”

In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

8095. Gemini 6 Signed Photograph. Color semi-

glossy 8 x 10 photo of the crew of the fourth manned Gemini mission, signed in blue felt tip, “Tom Stafford, Gemini VI” and “Wally Schirra, GT-6.” In fine condition. Precertified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

8098. Gemini 9 Signed Photograph. Color glossy 9.25 x 7.25 photo of command pilot Tom Stafford in the Gemini spacecraft, matted to an overall size of 16 x 20, signed on the mat in black ink by Gene Cernan. Reverse of photo bears a NASA authenticity stamp, “Photo taken and authenticated by,” and is signed underneath in black felt tip by Cernan. In fine condition, with a tiny slice to the mat touching a single letter of the front signature. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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8099.

Gemini 9 Signed Photograph. Uncom-

mon color glossy 8 x 10 photo of the rendezvous with the Augmented Target Docking Adapter and its still attached payload fairing, which Commander Stafford described as an ‘angry alligator,’ signed in blue felt tip, “Tom Stafford, Cdr, Gemini IX,” and in black felt tip, “Gene Cernan, PLT, June 3, 1966.” In fine condition. Precertified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

8101. Gemini 9: Elliot See Signed Photograph. Color

semi-glossy 8 x 10 cardstock photo of See wearing a suit and tie, signed in black felt tip, “Best regards—Elliot See.” In fine condition, with a few tiny spots of foxing to blank top left border. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

Two weeks after his Gemini 9 mission—”I am very thankful and grateful that I could be a part of this important flight” 8102. Gemini 9: Gene C e r n a n Typed Letter Signed. TLS

8100. Gemini 9 Signed Photograph Display. Display of four color photos commemorating Gemini IX astronauts Thomas Stafford and Gene Cernan, ranging in size from 7 x 6 to 7 x 9.25, including: an image of the launch, signed in black felt tip, “Tom Stafford” and “Gene Cernan”; a shot of the troublesome Augmented Target Docking Adapter; a picture of Cernan during his spacewalk; and an image of Stafford and Cernan moments after splashdown recovery. Cernan signs and inscribes for both on the mount in black ink, “To ‘Gunner,’ with sincere professional and personal appreciation, Best wishes, Tom & Gene.” Framed with a nameplate to an overall size of 19.25 x 21.25. In overall fine condition, with some fading to Cernan’s inscription on the mount. The fragile original frame remains and the glass is quite cloudy from display but could be easily replaced and is already open in the back for photography purposes. The Leon Ford Collection. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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signed “Eugene A. Cernan,” one page, 8 x 10.5, NASA letterhead, June 20, 1966. Letter to Mr. and Mrs. Milton Donner, in full: “Many thanks for your kind congratulatory message on the success of our GT–9 mission. I am very thankful and grateful that I could be a part of this important flight. Thanks again for your thoughtfulness and my best wishes to you for the future.” In fine condition.

Accompanied by the original NASA mailing envelope. Precertified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

8103. Gemini 9: See and Bassett Pair of Signatures. Two

items: a ballpoint signature, “Elliot See,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card; and a ballpoint signature and inscription, “To Peter B. Shikes with my very best wishes, C. A. Bassett,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card, which is signed again on the reverse by Bassett. In overall very good to fine condition, with scattered toning, including a block over See’s signature. Accompanied by the original NASA mailing envelope for the Bassett card, addressed in his own hand. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

Flown penlight with meticulous NASA “historical record” documentation

8104. Gemini 11 Flown Penlight.

Flown penlight carried on the Gemini 11 mission manufactured by Whirlpool, measuring approximately 5.5˝ long, with the body wrapped in Velcro and bearing indecipherable red notations. Includes its NASA-MSC System and Component Historical Record sheet that traces the complete history and use of the penlight, noting its shipment from the Manned Spacecraft Center to the Kennedy Space Center in August 1966, the addition of Velcro to the body, preparation, and eventual flight. The entry on September 9, 1966, reads: “Installed in S/C 11, Section Cabin, System GFAE, Per SEDR H 452-11 C. L.” The next entry gives its flight history: “S/C 11, Flight GT-11, Performed, Flight Duration 72 Hrs 42 Mins 59 Sec.” In very good condition, with expected wear, overall soiling, and a rather pungent odor emanating from the flashlight; and scattered stains and creases to the component record sheet. A desirable and infrequently seen piece of flown Gemini equipment.

The Leon Ford Collection. Starting Bid $300

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8105. Gemini 12 Signed Photograph. Color glossy

8.5 x 11 doubleweight McDonnell Aircraft Corporation photo of the Gemini 12 splashdown, signed in black felt tip by James Lovell and Buzz Aldrin. Reverse bears a McDonnell stamp. In fine condition. The Leon Ford Collection.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

8106. Gemini 12 Signed Cover. Appealing commemorative cover with a cachet honoring the crew of Gemini 12, postmarked with launch and landing dates of November 11th and 15th, 1966, signed in blue ink or ballpoint by Buzz Aldrin and James Lovell. In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

8107. Theodore C. Freeman Signed Document. DS, signed

“Theodore Cordy Freeman,” one page both sides, 8 x 20.5, April 18, 1954.

Statement of personal history form filled out entirely by Freeman, who adds his full name, affirms his status as “Military on Active Duty,” and lists his date and place of birth. In the “Armed Forces Active Service” section, Freeman notes his grade and service number, “2LT. 250080A,” his service and component, “U. S. A. F.,” organization and station, “Bryan A. F. B., Bryan, Tex.,” and total years served, “5.” Freeman lists the schools he attended from 1936 to 1953, noting that he earned a “B. of Science” from the US Naval Academy.

In the “Foreign Travel” section, Freeman notes one week visits to “Panama Canal Zone,” “England,” and “France,” and under “Employment” he lists “Aircrafters, Inc, Rehoboth Beach, Dela. (intermittently).” Signed on the reverse in black ink by Freeman. In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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Original left-handed Gemini G3C glove

8108. Gemini Project Glove. Original left-handed glove from the Gemini G3C space suit made by the David Clark Company,

measuring 11˝ long with a wrist diameter of 4.25˝, on a metal wrist disconnect made by Air-Lock, engraved with part numbers, “Assy 825, SN-192.” The glove itself is unlabeled, and is constructed of high temperature nylon with a strap and buckle adjustment around the wrist and palm. In very good condition, with some soiling and wear. Starting Bid $300

8109. Gemini-Era Freeze Dried Food.

Collection of freeze-dried Gemini-era food from an opened silver foil package identified as “Day-3, Meal-B,” consisting of “Beef with Vegetables,” “Apricot Pudding,” and “Tea,” as well as a sealed washcloth. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Early conceptional capsule model

8111. Early Crew Capsule Concept Model.

8110. Gemini Capsule Model. Vintage model of the

Gemini capsule, measuring 7.5˝ tall and 4˝ across the base. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Uncommon early conceptual capsule model for manned space flight, approximately 6.75˝ tall and 15.25˝ in diameter, showing an open view of the reclined interior seating. Sliding window covers no longer securely fastened. Housed in a substantial 18 x 18.25 x 11.75 wooden box. In very good condition, with deterioration to bedding and portions of the model casing and parts detached. Starting Bid $200

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PROJECT APOLLO

NASA’s life-size mechanical man a remarkable 1965 space suit test robot 8112. NASA 1965 Space Suit Test Robot. An extraordi-

nary hydraulically powered robot dummy designed for NASA to use in testing space suits, circa 1963-1965, produced by the IIT Research Institute. The life-size dummy could simulate 35 basic human motions and was equipped with torque sensors at each joint to gather data on forces imposed on the human body by a pressurized suit. While a person could qualitatively describe the comfort and restrictions of a certain suit, the articulated dummy could provide direct quantitative information for a more scientific method of refining the design.

Weighing 230 pounds, the dummy was made height adjustable from 5´ 5˝ to 6´ 2˝ so that it could represent the average American male from the fifth to ninety-fifth percentile. The movements of the robot were enabled by hydraulic actuators powered by oil flowing through a nylon-tube circulatory system, and controlled by the operator from a separate console. The exterior is covered with a 1/32-inch thick aluminum skin with cutaways to allow freedom of motion, and the facial section of the fiberglass head is removable for access to the interior connections. The dummy is missing a forearm and hand, has various scuffs and dings to the body, and some of the wiring is frayed or damaged.

Only two of these robot dummies were produced, and the other is owned by the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum; this one was purchased as surplus from the University of Maryland. The ‘Power Driven Articulated Dummy’ project was under Contract No. NAS 9-1370 and ran from May 22, 1963 through July 31, 1965, and is described at length in an official report dated December 14, 1965. The report covers, in great detail, the specifications of the dummy, its various systems, and technical hurdles encountered while creating it.

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Although the development team succeeded in creating this impressive android-it could swivel its hips, raise and lower its arms and legs, shrug its shoulders, clench its fists, and even shake hands-the robot was never deployed as intended. The hydraulic system could not handle the pressure needed to move the robot’s extremities without leaking, and despite some creative test solutions-including outfitting it with a scuba wetsuit-the problem was never solved. NASA ultimately dropped the project in order to direct its funding elsewhere. Nevertheless, this remarkable robot stands as a testament to the innovative creativity NASA inspired in its quest skyward. Considering the size and weight of this item, additional shipping charges will apply; please contact Bobby@RRAuction.com for more details. Starting Bid $1000

Oxygen Control Panel from the Apollo Block 1 spacecraft

8113. Apollo CM Block I Oxygen Control Panel. Apollo Block I Oxygen Control Panel by AiResearch Manufacturing Corp., measuring approximately 8.5 x 17.75 x 6.5. Designed to control oxygen supply in the Command Module, the panel features several buttons and inlets related to oxygen regulation, including: “S/M Supply,” “Tank Pressure, “Emergency Inflow,” and “Cabin Pressure.” Also features a space for “Tool Storage,” and options related to the PLSS (Primary Life Support System) and supply valve. Mechanical parts to reverse bear inspection stamps and several affixed green metal AiResearch labels.

In fine condition. Panel includes a pressure transducer, a decidedly expensive component that was used in non-spaceflight systems and is often removed for separate sale. Deriving from the early pre-lunar Apollo mission, this Block 1 control panel was a vital instrument related to flight systems development and qualification of all unmanned missions. Starting Bid $1000

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8114. Apollo CM Block I Battery Charger. Battery

charger for the Apollo Command Module (Block I), measuring 6 x 4.5 x 3, labeled on the front, “Battery Charger Spacecraft, NAA/S & ID Control Number ME461-0002-0002,” with a manufacture date of March 1964. In fine condition. Installed in the Apollo Command Module, the assembly was responsible for supplying continuous regulated voltage to batteries supplying spacecraft reserve power, pyrotechnic devices and sequential control systems. Starting Bid $200

Controlling the command module water supply

8115. Apollo CM Block I Water Control Panel. Apollo Block I Water Control Panel, manufactured by AiResearch, measuring approximately 8.75 x 8.25 x 7.5, designed to manage water (both potable and waste) in the Command Module. Panel features shutoff levers for “Waste Tank Servicing,” “Potable Tank,” and “Waste Water S/M Supply.” Below rotary switch for “Overboard Pressure Relief” are inspection stamps and an affixed label: “H2O Cont Panel, Part. 848050-2-1, NASA 0094103,” with mechanical parts on back also bearing affixed AiResearch labels. In fine condition. Water management on the CM consists of collecting and storing potable water, delivering chilled and heated water to the crew for consumption and hygienic purposes, and for the collection and storage of waste water and its eventual delivery to the glycol evaporators for cooling. Potable water flows from the control panel to the potable water tank, the food preparation water unit, and the water chiller. Starting Bid $500

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8116. Apollo CM Block II Crew Couch Restraint System. Apollo Com-

mand Module Crew Couch (Block II) Restraint System, consisting of a brown lap belt and two shoulder straps interfacing with the lap belt at the buckle. This was one of three restraint harness systems installed on the Block II Apollo Command module.

The harness was on and locked during all spacecraft maneuvers when g-loads were expected such as launch, changes in velocity, docking, entry and landing. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

8117. Apollo CM Docking Probe Test Set. Apollo

Command Module docking probe test set, consisting of a 5 x 4 x 3 box labeled “Cross-Over Box TE 05167” and cables terminating in blue anodized Air-Lock connectors. The box has switches labeled “Retract” and “Extend Release,” with indicator lights labeled, “Malfunction,” “Captured,” “Extending/Retracting,” and “Extended.” This test set was used to validate that the Command Module docking probe was able to retract and extend to enable spacecraft mating with the Lunar Module docking drogue. The test set likely saw application with every lunar flown CM prior to launch. In very good to fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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8118. Apollo CM Electrical Junction Box. Apollo Command Module electrical junction box for connection of wiring between multiple onboard systems, measuring 7.5 x 7.5 x 1.75, stamped on one edge, “Qualification Tested, Do Not Use On Spacecraft.”

The bulkhead mounted assembly also provided the interface for internal cabin to exterior electrical connection nodes. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

8119. Apollo CM Food Locker. Apollo Command

Module food locker, measuring 14 x 13 x 15, marked on the top, “V36-600002,” and on the back, “V36601437-3, V36-601437201.” The front features a snap-on beta cloth covering. In very good to fine condition. The Command Module featured two such storage lockers that collectively offered 5072 cubic inches of food storage volume, sufficient for an 11-day mission. The locker was installed in the spacecraft’s left hand equipment bay. Starting Bid $200

Lunar Docking Events Controller 8120.

Apollo CM Lunar Docking Events Controller.

Apollo Command Module Lunar Docking Events Controller (LDEC) by Autonetics, 6 x 8.5 x 11.75, with four connectors on top labeled “J1” through “J4,” and a fifth on the front labeled “J5.” The main body of the controller bears four labels: a metal Autonetics label, reading: “Controller–Lunar Docking Vents A18A, NAASE ID, Cont No. ME 476–035–0002…

Contr No. NAS 9–150, Pt No. 41004–102, Mfg Date. Oct 30 ‘68, Ser No. A18A–026”; labels for “Acceptance Vibration Time” and “Acceptance Thermal testing Time,” both bearing inspection stamps, each respectively dated “JUL 19 ‘68” and “OCT 22 ‘68”; and a second Autonetics label, “Ser. No. 06359–565388A, Mfg. Date OCT 30 ‘68, Part No. 40817–306–1, Cont. No. NAS9–150.” In fine condition. The LDEC, in parallel with the LM Separation Sequence Controller (LSSC), was responsible for energizing pyro squibs to separate the Lunar Module from the Spacecraft LM Adapter; it subsequently sequenced final separation of the LM docking ring during Lunar Module jettison from the Command Module. Starting Bid $200

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Protective bellows for the Apollo Optical Unit 8121. Apollo CM Optical Unit Sextant Bellows Assembly. Apollo Optical Unit sextant bellows assembly,

approximately 11˝ in diameter and 6.75˝ in height, made of stainless steel and consisting of a doubled ring wall, with part and manufacturing numbers stamped into lower base ring, “Flexonics 107921, A. C. Spark Plug 1899952, Serial No. 83B5603,” and dated “8–26–63.” In fine condition. This bellows was used to form a seal between the Apollo Optical Unit Assembly sextant side and the Command Module wall. Isolating the optical unit from structural stress, the bellows’ flexibility slowed for slight changes in the Command Module wall as the pressure changed from earth atmospheric to space vacuum. An integral part of the Apollo Optical Unit sextant, which allowed astronauts to update the IMU’s settings based on sightings of stars and planets. Starting Bid $300

8122. Apollo CM Reaction Control System Controller. Apollo Command Module Reaction System Controller, mea-

suring 15.5 x 12.5 x 10.5, stamped with part numbers, “V36-447580-901, 10174E062632.” In fine condition. Installed in the Command Module, the assembly received computer and crew initiated commands to fire the onboard SE-8 and Service Module R-4D thrusters for spacecraft attitude control. The box also houses relays to disconnect RCS circuits immediately preceding separation of the Apollo Command and Service Modules prior to earth reentry. Starting Bid $200

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Ten rotary knobs for the Apollo MDC

8123. Apollo CM Set of (10) Knobs and Switches. Collec-

tion of ten rotary knobs intended for use on the MDC (Main Display Console) of the Apollo Command Module MDC, eight of which measure 2˝ in diameter, with the remaining two knobs measuring .5 x 2.25. Bottom of four knobs feature inspection stamps and part numbers, “LBW3569, ME 195 0012 0003, P/N 6525,” “LBV3414, ME 195 0012 0003, P/N 6525,” “NC 209–68, V36–761535,” and “V36–761535, 253–71 NC.,” with two knobs dated “16 May ‘68” and “8 Aug ‘68.” In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

8124. Apollo CM Tunnel Differential Pressure Gauges.

Pair of Apollo Command Module (Block I) differential pressure gauges, measuring 2.25 x 2.25 x 1.5, manufactured by the Glassco Instrument Co., both bearing green labels identifying them as “P/N G-3877” and “NASA P/N 20M32076,” with manufacture dates of November 1966. In overall fine condition. These pressure gauges were installed in the docking tunnel to provide the crew with awareness of pressure difference between the Apollo capsule interior and the exterior of the forward hatch.

Starting Bid $200

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Uprighting System circuit breaker for an Apollo spashdown

8125. Apollo CM Uprighting System Circuit Breaker. Apollo-era Command Module Uprighting System circuit breaker panel assembly, 12 x 4 x 11.75, with front of the panel featuring two circuit breakers for air compressors labeled at the top, “Uprighting System,” and two pyro breakers labeled, “S IV B/LM SEP.” Interior bears numerous stamps referring to assembly part numbers, with the original manufacturing tag still attached: “MA 368415, Pt. Name. N/A, Pt. No. V-36-452170–81, Chg. ‘H,’ S/N No. 06362–AAJ0055, Acct. No. N/A, Rel. N/A, Contr. N/A, Dept. 668.” In fine condition. This panel was used to supply power to the uprighting system deployed after Command Module splashdown. It includes four protected circuit breakers to prevent accidental actuation, and a motorized switch that controlled power to the uprighting system. The terminals and wiring are coated with the fire and moisture-resistant sealing. This system was installed on all Command Modules and would be activated after splashdown if the CM landed upside-down or on its side. The activation of the compressors inflated three spheres at the top of the capsule causing the capsule to attain proper orientation onto its main heat shield and allow the astronauts to exit through the main hatch. Starting Bid $300

Safety hardware implemented post-Apollo 13 8126. Apollo CSM Oxygen Systems Module. Con-

trol module provisioned in the Apollo Service Module to control the flow, pressure, and cryogenic stirring operation of the supplemental oxygen tank onboard Apollo 14 and subsequent missions, measuring 10.5 x 7 x 12, bearing a tag in the center reading: “Oxygen System Module, NAA/S & ID Control No. ME284-0290-0001, Contr. No. NAS9-150.” In fine condition. This system’s module and additional tank (which supplied breathing oxygen and reactant to the Apollo Fuel Cells) were introduced as a result of the Apollo 13 accident as a redundant supply in the event the primary oxygen tank and/or its control system suffered in-flight failure. Starting Bid $200

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Sophisticated component from the Lunar Module Ascent Engine

8127. Apollo LM Ascent Engine Injector Plate. Early design

of the Apollo Lunar Module Ascent Engine Injector Plate, measuring approximately 13 x 13.5 x 4.75, engraved on the edge with part numbers, “8258-473040-1, #S/N1 C1.” The outlet nozzles on top are etched, “Ox” and “Fuel.” In fine condition. This was an essential component of the engine utilized by the Lunar Module to lift off from the moon and return its crew and precious cargo to a safe rendezvous with the Command Module for their return home.

The injector proportioned the correct amount of propellant in just the right geometric configuration to provide combustion in the Ascent Engine’s thrust chamber. Development of the injector proved to be a significant challenge to Bell Aerospace and North American Rocketdyne who jointly designed and fabricated the Ascent Engine. Starting Bid $500

8128. Apollo Lunar Radioisotopic Heater. Rare Apollo Lunar Radioisotopic Heater canister, measuring 3˝ tall and 3˝

in diameter, mounted on a wooden 6 x 6 base, bearing a label reading, “Apollo Lunar Radioisotopic Heater,” with the logos of Monsanto and United States Atomic Energy Commission. Includes a packet of internal paperwork related to the device, including a 1968 NASA memo, a 1969 Sandia Laboratories drop test report, a 1969 Apollo Lunar Radioisotopic Heater Program weekly status report, two blueprint diagrams for the Apollo Lunar Radioisotopic Heater shipping can, an official 1969 document outlining procedures for handling the SNAP-27 Fuel Capsule, three Monsanto press releases, and a summary report on the SNAP-27. In very good to fine condition. Radioisotope heater units (RHUs) provide heat through radioactive decay and are critical components to most space probes. The seismometer package deployed during Apollo 11 utilized an RHU to protect the seismic recorder during frigid lunar nights, and the current Mars Exploration Rovers Spirit and Opportunity likewise feature RHUs. Extremely rare, this is believed to be the only one of its kind ever seen in a space auction. From the collection of aerospace memorabilia specialist Ken Havekotte. Starting Bid $200

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8129. Saturn Exploding Bridge Wire Pulse Sensors . Pair of Saturn V Exploding Bridge Wire (EBW) Pulse Sen-

sors, measuring 4.75 x 2.25 x 1.75, both identified with NASA George C. Marshall Space Flight Center tags reading, “EBW Pulse Sensor, Assy No. 40M02852, Contr No. NAS-w-410,” with serial numbers of “358” and “378.” In overall very good to fine condition. These were utilized for ground based checkout of the firing circuits used to trigger the Saturn propellant dispersion system. The pulse sensor was temporarily installed prior to launch and detected normal operation of the EBW firing unit discharge circuits. Starting Bid $200

8130. Saturn Helium Control Panel. Saturn Helium Control panel, 19 x 19.5 x 17.5, labeled at the bottom of the front panel, “S–IV B Helium Control,” and identified on the back of the panel as part number “40M09286-7 Assy.” The unit features numerous lit indicators, toggle switches, and gauges related to supply amount, vent and valve release, regulator pressure, and tank simulation testing. Each gauge window bears an affixed “Operational Check, NASA KSC” sticker, and upper left corner of back panel features an MSFC “Functionally Tested” label, dated April 1, 1969. A George C. Marshall Space Flight Center label is affixed to lower back of frame, and reads: “SIVB Helium Control Assy., Assy No. 40M09285-7, Contr. No. NASw–410, Serial No. 0003, Mfd By General Electric H’Ville.” Additionally, the panel frame bears numerous modification and service labels annotated with dates ranging from 1966 to 1972. In very good to fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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Turbopump oxidizer inlet closure for Rocketdyne F-1 engine

8131. Saturn V F-1 Rocket Engine Inlet Cover. Im-

pressive Rocketdyne Saturn V F-1 engine LOX turbopump oxidizer inlet closure, approximately 21˝ in diameter, featuring two desiccant cups, a turbopump oxidizer inlet closure cup, a pair of humidity indicator plugs, and four captive fasteners. The desiccant cups with Rocketdyne logos are engraved “Install 8 Units Desiccant,” feature identical stamped part numbers, “ST3950159RKL001” and “Assy-35070,” with additional stamp above logo, “02602,” and affixed inspection labels, “Desiccant Units, Reqd.–8–, Date: AUG 2, ‘69.” The turbopump oxidizer inlet closure cup is engraved with the assembly part number, “ST3950173RKL001,” and features an inspection stamp and two additional stamped numbers, “02602” and “MFR08790.”

Above the aforesaid cup is an affixed label, “Do Not Destroy, Return to Rocketdyne,” with two other labels affixed below humidity indicator plugs, “Change Desiccant, When 40 Is Pink, Ref: RA0116-097, Do Not Remove Plug, ST3950160RKL003.”

Reverse of the inlet closure assembly reveals interior ports for the desiccant cups, both covered with fine mesh material, with stamped part number to upper portion, “ST3950156RKL001.” Includes original protective cover with “Return to Rocketdyne” label and matching engraved/stamped part numbers to top and underside, “ST3950180RKL001.” In very good to fine condition, with plastic window detached but present. The oxidizer turbopump is a single-stage centrifugal pump with direct turbine drive, and increases the pressure of the liquid oxygen and pumps it through high-pressure ducts to the thrust chamber. The turbines of the oxidizer and fuel turbopumps are connected in a series by exhaust ducting that directs the discharged exhaust gas from the fuel turbopump turbine to the inlet of the oxidizer turbopump turbine manifold. A rocket engine’s turbopump is a precision mechanism that cannot tolerate contaminants to upset its fine tolerances and has to be protected from extremes of humidity. When not attached to an S-IC stage or test stand fittings, the F-1 turbopump’s inlets were covered with closure assemblies. Starting Bid $500

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Groundbreaking Launch Vehicle Digital Computer for the Saturn V rocket

8132. Saturn V Launch Vehicle Digital Computer (LVDC) Memory Module. Saturn V Launch Vehicle Digital Computer, 6.5 x 5.75 x 5, with chipboards and ribbons to each of the six sides, and bottom frame labeled as “CPL7,” with feet marked in black felt tip, “RAM 32K” and “Memory Apollo Rocket.” Ribbons are respectively stamp-dated between April and November 1964, with boards bearing various part numbers; bottom board: “61 08 761, S/N 6, 6110380, 63–04”; open side board: “Ser. No. 7, 6111427, 6111310, 62–03”; and top board: “6108750.” In fine condition. The LDVC provided autopilot for the Saturn V rocket from liftoff to Earth orbit insertion, and was one of the main components of the Instrument Unit (IU), fitted to the S-IVB stage of the Saturn V and Saturn IB rockets. Saturn V was controlled and monitored by ground operators via an umbilical, but once the ignition sequence was initiated the IU took control of guidance, attitude, engine adjustment, telemetry, staging, and all other onboard operations, thus making Saturn V the most sophisticated and fully autonomous system of its time. One of history’s first examples of applied microchip technology, this computer represents the staggering technological leaps made for the advancement of the Apollo program. A marvel of its generation that served as a precursor for all facets of modern electronics. Starting Bid $200

Umbilical oxygen hose for an Apollo-era space suit 8133. Apollo A7L Spacesuit Oxygen Umbilical Hose. Apollo A7L spacesuit

oxygen umbilical hose. Flexible hose measures almost six-feet long and features two 1.5˝ diameter rubber hoses feeding into a single 2.75˝ coupling labeled “L.” The coupling covering and each hose end is labeled “R. E. Darling Co., Inc.,” with reverse side of coupling labeled, “Hose Assy. Umbilical, NAA PN V16-60120141, REDAR- A10521-4.” Includes its original NAA, S & ID tag, labeled “M” and “902646,” with part name, “Hose Assy,” part number, “V16-601-201-41,” contract number, “NAS 9-150,” and department, “631.” In fine condition. The A7L suits consisted of an inner Pressure Garment Assembly (PGA) that was pressurized with oxygen for breathing, and an outer Integrated Thermal Micrometeoroid Garment (I/TMG) that protected the astronaut from temperature extremes and hypervelocity micrometeoroid punctures while on the lunar surface. Connectors for the primary and back-up oxygen supply, electrical supply, and water for spacesuit cooling were on the front torso area of the A7L suit. Starting Bid $300 WWW.RRAUCTION.COM

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Enormous custom-order NASA camera lens

8134. Omnitar 1000mm Apollo-Era Launch Camera Lens. Massive, one-of-a-kind Birns and Sawyer Omnitar

1000mm f/4.5 telephoto camera lens commissioned by NASA in 1964 and produced by Astra in Germany. The lens measures approximately 48˝ long (including the lens hood) and 10˝ in diameter, and weighs 70 lbs. The lens’s serial number is “5193” and an affixed NASA property tag reads, “S-16200.” A NASA-MSC Photography Division label is also affixed. Includes its original carrying case and a tripod, as well as a modern Canon EOS camera and modified mount to attach it to this lens. In very good to fine condition. This rare lens-one of the largest/fastest ever produced-was used to document launches and likely originally mounted on a motion picture camera. A stunning piece of NASA’s Earthside photographic history.

Considering the size and weight of this item, additional shipping charges will apply; please contact Bobby@RRAuction.com for more details. Starting Bid $500

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Iconic 1966 A6L lunar boot

8135. Apollo A6L Lunar Boot.

Exceptionally desirable A6L space suit lunar boot developed by suit manufacturer International Latex Corporation (ILC), measuring approximately 13.5″ long and 15.25″ tall, constructed of a Nomex upper and silicon base. The inner tag reads, “Item Spec. CP 1003, Lunar Boot, Assembly TMG - Right, A6L-206000-02, Model No. 1003, Size Medium/Herman, Serial 007, Date 10/66. Contract No. NAS 9-6100.” In very good to fine condition, with some minor staining. This is the matching right boot to the left boot we sold in October 2016.

This Nomex and silicone lunar boot was the model scheduled to be used by the moon-walking astronauts just prior to the Apollo 1 fire. Following the various NASA review boards that met after the fire, it was determined that high temperature materials were needed thus the beta cloth used in the A7L suits and above. This iconic silicon sole design, however, was adequate for the job and only slightly modifications were made—namely the height of the toe and the width of the ribs. It is thought that this boot was sized for a test subject named Herman, thus the “Size Medium/Herman.” Very rarely available to the public, this lunar boot represents a remarkable, iconic piece of space history. Starting Bid $2500

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8136. Apollo Blue Arm Bearing. Blue anodized

metal arm bearing produced

by Air-Lock for the Apollo space suit, measuring 5.5˝ in diameter and 1.75˝ thick, engraved on the edge with part numbers, “A6L-1Z4042-010MED, SN-197, Assy 9058.”

In very good to fine condition, with general wear. This arm bearing has been authenticated by Bill Ayrey, company historian at ILC Dover, the manufacturer of the Apollo, Shuttle, and Space Station suits, and is accompanied by a letter of authenticity. This type of bearing was critical to allowing the arm rotation which permitted a much greater range of motion for the lunar walking astronauts, particularly when using tools or driving the lunar rover. Starting Bid $200

8137. Apollo Blue Emergency Gas Diverter Valve Knob. Blue anodized metal valve knob produced by Air-Lock for

the Apollo space suit, measuring approximately 1 x 1.25 x 1.5, engraved with part numbers on the base, “PN-1926, SN-429,” and hand-etched on the knob, “Class III.” In fine condition. This knob has been authenticated by Bill Ayrey, company historian at ILC Dover, the manufacturer of the Apollo, Shuttle, and Space Station suits, and is accompanied by a letter of authenticity. The knob would be found on the chest area of the Apollo astronaut’s suit and was used to adjust the flow of oxygen: when attached to the Command or Lunar Module oxygen supplies, the suit received a gas flow 12 cubic feet per minute and the valve would be rotated so that the flow was split between the helmet and extremities; when connected to the PLSS during EVAs, the valve was adjusted to administer 100% of the gas flow to the helmet since the PLSS provided a maximum flow of 6 cubic feet per minute. Starting Bid $200

8138. Apollo Blue Gas Connector Dust Plug. Blue anodized metal dust

cap made by Air-Lock, measuring 1.5˝ in diameter and 1.25˝ tall, engraved around the edge, “Assy A7L-101006-05, SN-1340.” This cap would be used to seal and protect the oxygen inlet ports of the Apollo suit when one or both of the ports were not in use. In fine condition, with a bit of glue to the inside. This dust cap has been authenticated by Bill Ayrey, company historian at ILC Dover, the manufacturer of the Apollo, Shuttle, and Space Station suits, and is accompanied by a letter of authenticity. Starting Bid $200

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8139. Apollo Blue Glove Side Connector. Metal glove-side connector believed to have been used as a prototype or for some specific testing during the development of the Apollo space suit, measuring 3.75˝ in diameter and 1.25˝ thick, engraved with part numbers on the inner rim, “L3736B,” and outer edge, “L3737B.” In very good condition, with overall wear. Starting Bid $200

8140. Apollo CM Storage Pouch Camera Equipment/APK. Large beta cloth storage pouch utilized to stow photographic equipment in the Astronaut Preference Kit (APK), measuring approximately 19 x 23, labeled with part numbers across the center, “V36-601005, 0662 AAK 3800.” Labels on the bag read, “TV Camera, TV Ext Cable,” and “16MM Camera Sys, 16MM Film Mags…TV Zoom Lens, TV Monitor, TV/Monitor Cables, APKs.” In very good to fine condition, with heavy wear and soiling. Starting Bid $200

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8141. Apollo EVA Pair of X-ray Glove Photographs.

Pair of original 14 x 17 X-ray photographs of an Apollo EVA glove, each showing the glove from a different angle. In fine condition.

These X-rays have been authenticated by Bill Ayrey, company historian at ILC Dover, the manufacturer of the Apollo, Shuttle, and Space Station suits, and are accompanied by a letter of authenticity. Early in the Apollo program at ILC Industries it was found that basting pins were occasionally left in the layers of material as they were sewn together, which could pose serious problems for the pressurized suits. X-rays were therefore required to verify that no unexpected metals were left behind.

During the typical production process, items were X-rayed alongside identification numbers for record keeping purposes; the X-rays offered here were likely done to investigate a specific problem, as no serial numbers were included in the exposure.

Starting Bid $200

Electrical harness for the A7L suit 8142. Apollo Exterior Electrical Connector.

Apollo Constant Wear Garment (CWG) electrical harness, measuring 18.5˝ long, consisting of three blue anodized metal connectors made by AirLock attached via clothwrapped cables. The back of the central connector is marked, “Harness, Suit, ILC P/N A7L-101038-04, Cicoil Corp P/N 769A10003,” and the label on the cloth cable wrap is struck through in red ink and marked “Class III.” This unit would have connected to the bio-sensors on the astronaut as well as the Communications Carrier (Snoopy Cap) worn by the astronaut. In fine condition. This harness has been authenticated by Bill Ayrey, company historian at ILC Dover, the manufacturer of the Apollo, Shuttle, and Space Station suits, and is accompanied by a letter of authenticity. A desirable piece of hardware from the iconic, final version of the Apollo space suit. Starting Bid $200

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8143. Apollo Fecal Containment Bag . Unused Apollo fecal containment bag, 8.5 x 15, labeled: “By Dilectrix Corp. for Fairchild, Republic, OW/WMS Collection Unit, P/N 115D402104-101 Rev. F, S/N C.H. 1904, Date 10-72.” Includes its NASA Manned Spacecraft Center parts tag. In very good to fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

8144. Apollo Interior Electrical Connector. Iconic blue anodized metal locking electrical connector produced by Air-Lock

for the Apollo space suit which provided the electrical circuit wiring to and from the Primary Life Support System (PLSS) backpack, measuring approximately 1.5˝ in diameter and 1.5˝ tall, engraved on the edge with part numbers, “Assy 9046, SN-340.”

An 11˝ electrical cable remains attached via a right-angle bracket. In fine condition. This connector has been authenticated by Bill Ayrey, company historian at ILC Dover, the manufacturer of the Apollo, Shuttle, and Space Station suits, and is accompanied by a letter of authenticity. Starting Bid $200

8145. Apollo LM A7L Air Lock Corp Connector. Gold

anodized metal connector produced by Air-Lock to be compatible with the A7L space suit and utilized in conjunction with the Apollo Lunar Module, measuring 2˝ in diameter and 2.75˝ long, engraved with part numbers, “LSC400A0207-1, Assy 9043, SN-109.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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Internal space suit battery pack mock-up from ILC

8146. Apollo Internal Electrical Connector Battery Pack and Signal Conditioner Mock-up. Apollo space suit

internal electrical connector with battery pack and signal conditioner mock-up, featuring a weighted two-inch square wooden block to simulate the battery and signal conditioner unit, attached to a wiring harness with blue anodized disconnect made by Air-Lock. In very good condition, with some wear and soiling. This harness has been authenticated by Bill Ayrey, company historian at ILC Dover, the manufacturer of the Apollo, Shuttle, and Space Station suits, and is accompanied by a letter of authenticity. A rare, interesting Apollo suit artifact. Starting Bid $200

Iconic ‘red apple’ EVA suit valve

8147. Apollo Red Dual-Position Purge Valve. Red anodized metal dual-position

purge valve produced by Air-Lock for the Apollo space suit, measuring approximately 2˝ in diameter and 3˝ long, with a 4.5˝ long lock pin cable terminating in a ‘red apple’ pull, engraved on one end with part numbers, “A6L-505000-05, Assy 9254-03, SN-209,” and hand-etched, “Class III.” In fine condition. This valve has been authenticated by Bill Ayrey, company historian at ILC Dover, the manufacturer of the Apollo, Shuttle, and Space Station suits, and is accompanied by a letter of authenticity. The purge valve was fitted to the chest of the Apollo suit during EVA and would be opened in the case of PLSS failure so that the astronaut could use the emergency oxygen supply stored in the OPS. In the event of PLSS failure, the astronaut would pull the lock pin out using the ‘red apple,’ then activate the emergency oxygen supply. The oxygen would flow out of the OPS, through a regulator, into the suit, and then out through the purge valve. The valve has two flow settings: a low flow rate of 4 pounds per hour and a high flow of 8 pounds per hour, which would provide additional cooling. The distinctive ‘red apple’ pull is easily identifiable in most images of astronauts performing EVAs during the Apollo missions. Starting Bid $200

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Beta pouch for important 16mm DAC equipment 8148. Apollo LM 16mm Camera Stowage Pouch. Beta cloth pouch to be utilized for storing

accessories of the 16mm Maurer Data Acquisition Cameras (DAC), 5 x 9 x 3.5, stenciled on the front with very light red part numbers. The top flap of the pouch identifies the equipment each of the three separate compartments is designed to hold, including the “16 MM Cable,” “16 MM Cam Adap,” and “16 MM Spare Fuses.” In fine condition, with soiling and expected wear. The 16mm Maurer Data Acquisition Camera is best known for the movies it was used to take through the LMP’s window during the approach and landing of the Lunar Module. Movie footage taken on the lunar surface was also shot by the Maurer cameras, and they were utilized in various scenarios depending on the mission, including stop motion photography of the Apollo 11 EVA as seen through the LMP’s window and documenting the geology encountered on the Lunar Roving Vehicle during the later missions. A desirable Apollo-related photographic accoutrement. From the collection of aerospace memorabilia specialist Ken Havekotte.

Starting Bid $300

Scarce Apollo space suit glove disconnect

8149. Apollo Red Suit Side Glove Disconnect. Red metal wrist disconnect produced by Air-Lock for the Apollo space suit, measuring 5? in diameter and 1? thick, engraved with part numbers, “Assy 9120, SN-114, Assy A6L-104037-06.” This part number is listed in the official ILC Parts List for the A7L space suit dated September 9, 1970. This particular disconnect has white plastic locking tabs, and was probably used for some special evaluation; otherwise it is typical of the glove disconnects used on the model A7L Apollo suits. In very good to fine condition, with expected wear. This disconnect has been authenticated by Bill Ayrey, company historian at ILC Dover, the manufacturer of the Apollo, Shuttle, and Space Station suits, and is accompanied by a letter of authenticity. Starting Bid $200

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Lunar artifacts, flown relics, and Armstrong’s hair 8151. Moon Relics Display.

Amazing collection of five items related to the achievement of lunar exploration, including three flight-flown relics, two of which have reached the lunar surface: a 1.25 x .75 swatch of Beta cloth from Dave Scott’s stowage bag, flown to the moon during the Apollo 15 mission, with traces of lunar dust from the Hadley-Apennine region; a 1.5˝ section of Portable Life Support System cord from Scott’s personal collection, used by him on the lunar surface, with traces of lunar dust, originally removed from his space suit; a 1.5 x 1 swatch of flight-flown Kapton foil, removed from the Apollo 11 command module Columbia, originally acquired by Ozzie Reid; two lunar meteorite fragments, certified by the Hupe Collection, and identified as “Feldspathic Impact-Melt-Breccia found in Egypt, April 2002”; and several strands of Neil Armstrong’s hair, cut by his barber, Mark Sizemore, in April of 2004. Scott’s relics are set against a color photo of him on the moon and matted with the other three relics and a photo from Apollo 11 to an overall size of 23 x 14.5. In overall fine condition. Accompanied by photocopied provenance from Buzz Aldrin, Dave Scott, Sizemore, the North American Rockwell Apollo Launch Team, and the Spaceflori Corporation. A truly impressive assemblage of flight and lunar-related material, made all the more unique by the rare presence of Armstrong’s hair. Starting Bid $500

Limited edition signed by 27 explorers of the cosmos 8152. Apollo Astronaut ‘Reaching for the Stars’ MultiSigned Canvas Print. Tremendous color limited edition 26.75 x

33.5 textured canvas print of an Alan Bean painting entitled ‘Reaching for the Stars,’ numbered 755/1500, depicting an astronaut soaring away from Earth and grasping a star. Signed along the borders in ink and felt tip by 27 astronauts from the Mercury, Gemini, Apollo, and Skylab programs, including: Alan Shepard, John Glenn, Scott Carpenter, Gordon Cooper, Jim McDivitt, Wally Schirra, Dave Scott, Richard Gordon, Paul Weitz, Owen Garriott, Jack Lousma, Jerry Carr, Ed Gibson, Bill Pogue, Tom Stafford, Alexei Leonov, Valeri Kubasov, Walt Cunningham, Rusty Schweickart, Buzz Aldrin, Charles Conrad, Alan Bean, James Lovell, Fred Haise, Edgar Mitchell, Al Worden, and Charlie Duke. Framed and in fine condition. When issued, this was not signed by the cosmonauts Alexei Leonov and Valeri Kubasov or Apollo 15 Commander Dave Scott, making this example even more remarkable than usual. A decidedly impressive piece signed by a multitude of astronauts. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

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8153. Moonwalkers Signed Lithograph. Sought-after color limited edition 30 x 24.5 print entitled ‘Moonwalkers,’ numbered 456/1000, signed in felt tip by eleven of the twelve men to walk on the lunar surface: Buzz Aldrin, Alan Bean, Charles Conrad, Alan Shepard, Edgar Mitchell, Dave Scott, Jim Irwin, John Young, Charlie Duke, Gene Cernan, and Harrison Schmitt.

Also signed in blue felt tip by the artist, Ron Lewis. Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 37.5 x 32. In fine condition.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

“From the Earth to the Moon” with ten Apollo astronauts

8154. Apollo Astronauts Signed Book. Signed book: Jules Verne’s From the Earth to the Moon. Eighth edition. London: Sampson Low, Marston, Searle, & Rivington, 1888. Hardcover, 5.75 x 8, 323 pages. Signed on the front pastedown and first free end page in black felt tip, “Walt Cunningham, Apollo 7,” “Jim McDivitt, Apollo 9 CDR,” “Dave Scott, Apollo 15 CDR, Apollo 9 CMP,” “Alan Bean, Apollo 12 LMP,” “Michael Collins, Apollo XI CMP,” “Charlie Duke, Apollo 16 LMP,” “James Lovell, Apollo 13, CDR, Apollo 8,” “Fred Haise, Apollo 13 LMP,” “Al Worden, Apollo 15 CMP,” and “Gene Cernan, Apollo X–LMP, Apollo XVII– CDR.” In fine condition, with erase pencil notations to signed pages; foxing mainly to first several pages, and loose binding.

Augmented by its uncommon format and appropriately fantastic title, this book is signed by a total of ten Apollo astronauts, including four moonwalkers. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $300

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8155. Apollo Astronaut Signed Book. Signed book: NASA & the Exploration of Space. First edition. NY: Stewart, Tabori & Chang, 1998. Hardcover with dust jacket, 9.5 x 12.25, 224 pages. Signed on the title page in felt tip by six astronauts, most from the Apollo program, including: “Scott Carpenter, Aurora 7,” “Wally Schirra, Apollo 7,” “Buzz Aldrin,” “Alan Bean, Apollo 12,” “Richard Gordon, Apollo XII,” and “Edgar Mitchell, Apollo 14.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

Mint six-volume Astronaut’s Library 8156. The Astronaut’s Library SixVolume Book Set. Signed

books: a sixvolume set of The Astronaut’s Library. Each a limited collector’s edition, numbered to 3000. Norwalk, C T: E a s t o n Press. Leatherbound hardcovers, 6.25 x 9.25. Each book is signed on the colophon in ink by one or more astronauts. Titles include: Men from Earth (Buzz Aldrin), Lost Moon (James Lovell), Countdown (Frank Borman), Schirra’s Space (Wally Schirra), Moon Shot (Alan Shepard), and We Seven (Scott Carpenter, Gordon Cooper, and John Glenn). Sealed in the original shrink wrap and in overall very fine condition. Accompanied by the publisher’s certificates of authenticity. Chronicling the pathways of the Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo programs, this phenomenal collection of books is signed by eight of NASA’s most storied astronauts. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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8157.

Apollo Astronauts Signed Book.

Signed book: History of NASA. Later printing. NY: Exeter Books, 1988. Hardcover with dust jacket, 9.5 x 12.25, 191 pages. Signed on the first free end page in black felt tip by five astronauts, most from the Apollo program, including: Scott Carpenter, Wally Schirra, Edgar Mitchell, Alan Bean, and Richard Gordon. In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

8158.

Astronauts Signed Book. Signed

book: The Greatest Adventure. Sydney, Australia: C. Pierson, 1994. Hardcover with dust jacket, 9.75 x 13, 224 pages. Signed in black ink on a limited edition bookplate, numbered 414/2000,

by Scott Carpenter, Charles Conrad, Tom Stafford, Alan Bean, Ed Gibson, and Sally Ride. In fine condition, with scuffing to dust jacket. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

Rare metallic NASA 40th Anniversary commemorative book

8159. NASA 40th Anniversary Book. Signed book: NASA 40th Anniversary. Limited edition, numbered 560/1500.

Houston, TX: Houston Image Group, 1998. Metal covers with spiral binding, 8.5 x 8.25. In fine condition. This exceedingly rare commemorative book was presented at a NASA 40th Anniversary Appreciation Dinner at Houston’s Johnson Space Center on November 4, 1998; an 82-year-old Walter Cronkite served as the event’s emcee. A wonderful book brimming with the finest captured images from the first four decades of American space travel. Starting Bid $200

Rare instructor’s handbook for the Apollo Simulator

8160. Apollo Mission Simulator Instructor Handbook. Rare book: Apollo Mission Simulator Instructor Handbook, Volume II (Spacecraft 012 Configuration).

North American Aviation, 1966. Hardcover binder, 10 x 11.5, 1634 pages. The manual contains hundreds of pages of procedures, diagrams, and information used to conduct training on the simulator. In very good to fine condition, with general wear and toning throughout. Starting Bid $200

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8161. Collection of (12) Apollo Astronaut Signed Photographs. Twelve color

photos of various NASA astronauts, ranging in size from 6.75 x 8.75 to 10 x 8, each signed by the astronaut pictured, with all but one inscribed to Bob Bryce, including: Fred Haise, Charlie Duke, Rusty Schweickart (2), Al Worden, James Lovell, Wally Schirra, Vance Brand, Bob Crippen, Bob Overmyer, Don Peterson, and Joe Allen. A total of nine photos are either matted or mounted to sizes ranging between 8.75 x 10.5 and 11 x 14. In overall very good to fine condition, with general toning and some spots of foxing to Worden and Haise, and several photos bearing trimmed edges. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the children of the original recipients. As the owners of a Buick car dealership on Florida’s Merritt Island, Bob Bryce and his wife Virginia became acquainted with various KSC personnel and NASA astronauts between 1968 and 1975. The pair offered to lend cars to the wives of astronauts in town for launches at the Kennedy Space Center, and were repaid by the astronauts in the form of signed photographs and flown artifacts. Precertified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

8162.

NASA Historical Data Three Volume Book Set. Book set: NASA Historical Data Book, Volumes I–III (SP-4012). Washington: NASA, 1988. Hardcovers, 7.25 x 9.75. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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8163. Apollo, M e r c u r y, Gemini Mission Report Book Set. At-

tractive set of twenty hardcover books comprising NASA mission reports published by Apogee Books, with missions and programs including: Freedom 7, Friendship 7, Sigma 7, Gemini 6, Gemini 7, Apollo 7, Apollo 8, Apollo 9, Apollo 10, Apollo 11 (three volumes), Apollo 12, Apollo 13, Apollo 14, Apollo 15, Apollo 16, Apollo 17, X-15, and Space Shuttle: STS-1 to STS-5. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

8164. Apollo Spacecraft Volume One and Stages to Saturn Pair of Books.

Two books: a softcover copy of The Apollo Spacecraft: A C h r o n o l o g y, Volume I (SP4009), published by NASA in 1969; and a hardcover copy of Stages to Saturn (SP-4206), published by NASA in 1980. In overall very good to fine condition, with wear and soiling to covers of The Apollo Spacecraft: A Chronology. Starting Bid $200

8165. Apollo Astronaut Set of (4) Signed VIP Cards.

Uncommon set of four German V. I. P. photo cards, 4 x 5.75, each signed in the lower border by the pictured Apollo astronaut, including: Jim Irwin, Alan Bean, Jim McDivitt, and Walt Cunningham. Also present is a V. I. P. card signed by German astronaut Reinhard Furrer, who served as a payload specialist for STS-61-A. Each card bears stamps and postmarks, and includes its original 7 x 10.5 presentation sheet. In overall fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

8166. Apollo Collection of Items. Group of material related to the Apollo missions, including: four Apollo program Manned Flight Awareness posters, ranging in size from 8 x 10.5 to 17 x 22, one of which is signed by Edgar Mitchell; an unbound NASA manual titled, “Apollo Mission Techniques Missions F and G Lunar Orbit Activities Revision A, Volume I,” 8 x 10.5, dated May 7, 1969; an unbound NASA manual titled, “Launch Vehicle Operations for Support of Space Vehicle Countdown Demonstration Test and Launch Countdown: Volume III of III,” 8.5 x 11, 61 pages, dated June 6, 1969; a series of three original color pennants, ranging in size from 19.5˝ to 25˝ long, related to Neil Armstrong; an official press release entitled ‘Lunar Exploration After the First Landing,’ from July 11, 1969; nine unsigned photos of the Apollo 11 recovery; four blocks of stamps honoring the astronauts; two unsigned photos of the moon taken during the mission and two microform cards related to Apollo photography; a press guide entitled ‘Apollo Applications Briefing,’ from January 26, 1967; and some commemorative ephemera. In overall very good to fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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8167. Astronaut MultiSigned Guest Book and Photo Album. Guestbook

from the Apollo-Soyuz launch party held by Mr. and Mrs. Bob Bryce on July 14, 1975, 7.5 x 6, signed inside by more than two hundred attendees, including astronauts Wally Schirra, James Lovell, Walt Cunningham, Bill Pogue, Hank Hartsfield, and Jerry Carr. Includes a photo album filled with related ephemera, including an invitation to the event, billing it as “Pre-Launch Cocktails in honour of Mrs. Deke Slayton and Mrs. Vance Brand,” newspaper clippings about the party, and a few thank-you notes sent to the couple, including a TLS by Jerry Carr and an ALS by Stu Roosa. In very good to fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

Seventeen bronze and silver medals honoring the manned Apollo missions 8168. Apollo Complete Set of (17) Medallic Art Co. Medals.

Very desirable and uncommon set of seventeen medals honoring the seven manned missions of the Apollo program.

Manufactured by the Medallic Art Co. of New York, the set features bronze and pure silver medals for each mission, with the exception of Apollo 17 and a special Apollo 11 medal with JFK quote on reverse, both of which only come in bronze; missions 11, 12, and 15 each have an additional bronze medal. All but one measure 2.5˝ in diameter (JFK measures 2.75˝ in diameter), and each medal features raised images of the crews on the front, and either a notable quote or moment on the reverse. Six of the medals are accompanied by their original boxes. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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Tall vintage model of the Saturn rocket 8169. S-IB Model. Vintage 1:96 scale wooden contractor model of the Saturn IB launch vehicle, measuring 43Ë? tall and 11Ë? at its widest point. The model separates into five pieces and the center stage has four rocket nozzles. In very good to fine condition, with scattered chips and dings to paint. Starting Bid $200

8170. Collection of (17) Original NASA Photographs. Appealing collec-

tion of seventeen vintage official glossy and semi-glossy NASA photos, ranging in size from 8 x 10 to 10.25 x 8, seven of which are red-numbered color photos.

The black-and-white photos feature the lunar module and rover, as well as several dramatic lunar landscapes, with the bulk of the photos deriving from the historic Apollo 15 mission; the remaining two black-and-white photos are for Apollo 14 and Gemini 7. The seven red-numbered photos include lunar-based moments from Apollo missions 12, 16, and 17, as well three mission support images. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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8171.

Astronauts with Jetpacks Print.

Striking color 26.25 x 17.5 print of Paul Hudson’s 1985 work entitled ‘Astronauts with Jetpacks,’ showing two astronauts soaring over a desolate alien landscape. Signed in the lower border in black ballpoint by the artist. Cloth-matted and framed with an engraved plaque to an overall size of 38 x 29.

In fine condition, with some abrasions and scuffs to the frame. Starting Bid $200

Celestial globe signed by over 40 astronauts

8172. Astronaut Multi-Signed Celestial Globe. Incredible dark celestial globe, approximately 11.5˝ in diameter, signed by over forty astronauts in silver ink, including: Buzz Aldrin, Andy Allen, Alan Bean, John Blaha, Guy Bluford, Ken Bowersox, Dan Brandenstein, Scott Carpenter, Jerry Carr, Gene Cernan, Eileen Collins, Dick Covey, Bob Crippen, Frank Culbertson, Walt Cunningham, Charlie Duke, Owen Garriott, Sam Gemar, Robert ‘Hoot’ Gibson, Fred Gregory, Fred Haise, Jim Halsell, Hank Hartsfield, Rick Hauck, Rick Hieb, Jeff Hoffman, Jack Lousma, James Lovell, Jon McBride, Bruce McCandless, Bruce Melnick, Edgar Mitchell, Barbara Morgan, Story Musgrave, Pinky Nelson, Rusty Schweickart, Dave Scott, Rick Searfoss, Rhea Seddon, Bill Shepherd, Loren Shriver, Bob Springer, Kathy Thornton, Carl Walz, Al Worden, and more. Includes original plastic base. In fine condition. Accompanied by a photo taken at the time of the Carpenter signing. A simply gorgeous globe signed by a huge assortment of many of NASA’s most intrepid explorers, including six of the Apollo moonwalkers. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $300

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8174. Apollo Astronauts Oversized Signed Photograph. Scarce color semi-glossy 13 x 13 photo of

Florida’s Cape Canaveral from high above the Earth, affixed to the original 20 x 20 mount, signed in the lower border of the mount in black ink or felt tip, “Charlie Duke,” “Alan L. Bean,” “Hank Hartsfield,” “Stu A. Roosa, Apollo 14,” and “Jerry Carr, Skylab III,” who adds the inscription to the upper border, “To Bob & Virginia Bryce—Another one of those ‘Bluebird’ days at the Cape. Many thanks for all your support!” Reverse of mount bears inks notations, “SL4–93–167.” In fine condition, with a block of toning from previous display. A car dealer on Florida’s Merritt Island during the early NASA programs, Bob Bryce often lent his cars to the wives of astronauts who were in town to watch launches at the nearby Kennedy Space Center. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

8173.

Astronaut Oversized Signed Photograph. Uncommon limited edition semi-glossy

15 x 12 photo collage commemorating the three NASA space programs and the 40th anniversary of man setting foot on the moon, numbered 1/50, signed in black felt tip by Buzz Aldrin, Jim McDivitt, John Glenn, and James Lovell. In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

8175. Apollo Matchbooks Display. Uncommon match-

book display commemorating the Apollo program, consisting of twelve unused matchbooks for Apollo missions 7 through 17, with two for the Apollo 13 mission. The covers for Apollos 10 through 17 feature the respective mission emblem. Each matchbook approximately measures 2 x 2, and are mounted and framed with an Astronautics Specialties information sheet to an overall size of 19.5 x 23.5. The sheet reads, in part: “Each of these Apollo covers are original covers produced for the prime crew of each manned Apollo flight. Registered on: November 29, 1971, Serial No: 0312.” Center of display reserved for additional matchbooks. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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Official set of Apollo manned mission patches 8176. Apollo Patch Display.

Project Apollo patch display commemorating the program’s eleven manned missions, consisting of official patches for Apollos 7 through 17, each approximately 4˝ in diameter, mounted and framed with a large embroidered Apollo NASA patch to center and an Astronautics Inc. information sheet to an overall size of 26.5 x 23.5.

The sheet reads, in part: “Each of these official Apollo patches were originals produced for the prime crew of every manned Apollo flight.

Registered on: July 30, 1972, Serial No: 1058.” In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

8177. Mission Control Signed Book. Signed

book: Go, Flight!.

First edition. Lincoln, NE: University of Nebraska, 2015.

Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.25 x 9.25, 341 pages. Signed on the half-title page in black ink and ballpoint by 20 members of NASA’s mission control, including: Lee Briscoe, Bill Moon, Arnie Aldrich, Milton Windler, Bill Peters, Jim Kelly, Gary Scott, and Milt Heflin. In fine condition.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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8178. Mission Control Signed Photograph. Uncommon satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of NASA’s first four mission control flight directors, signed in black felt tip by Glynn S. Lunney, Gene Kranz, Chris Kraft, and John Hodge. In very fine condition.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

8179. Mission Control Signed Photograph. Color

satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of the mission control insignia designed by artist Robert McCall, signed in black felt tip by seven members of mission control personnel, including: Glynn S. Lunney, Gene Kranz, Gerry Griffin, John Hodge, Chris Kraft, Jerry Bostick, and Milt Windler. In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

8181. Jack King’s Apollo 5 Access Badge. Original

laminated NASA Kennedy Space Center badge, 2.5 x 3.75, issued for temporary access of the Apollo Saturn firing room for AS-204, stamped “403” with red label. In fine condition. The Apollo 1 mission was initially designated as AS-204, which was named after its Saturn rocket. Following the tragic fire at Launch Complex 34, the undamaged launch vehicle was later reassembled and reused for the test flight of Apollo 5. Originating from the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation, a portion of the proceeds for the sale of this item will be donated to the ASF. Starting Bid $200

8180. Jack King’s Set of (5) NASA Passes. Uncommon set of five original laminated Kennedy Space Center badges, each approximately 2.5 x 3.75, including: a pass for the “Visit of Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson” on November 23, 1968, stamped on the reverse “684”; a NASA–DOD joint “Presidential Tour Press Pool” pass dated November 16, 1963; a NASA–DOD “Presidential Tour” pass dated September 27, 1966; a press pass dated December 9, 1967, with green strip above; and a NASA–Air Force Eastern Test Range pass issued to Jack King, dated December 9, 1967. In overall fine condition. Originating from the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation, a portion of the proceeds for the sale of this item will be donated to the ASF. Starting Bid $200

8182. Jack King’s Set of (3) Early Apollo Access Badges. Three original laminated NASA Kennedy Space

Center badges, each 2.5 x 3.75, including: an Apollo Saturn firing room access pass for AS-501; an Apollo Saturn firing room access pass for AS-202, stamped “800”; and a press site access pass for Apollo 4. In overall fine condition. The Saturn V SA-501 was the rocket used to launch the Apollo 4 test flight.

Originating from the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation, a portion of the proceeds for the sale of this item will be donated to the ASF. Starting Bid $200

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APOLLO 1

AS-204 design review briefing, citing issues that would lead to the deadly Apollo 1 fire 8183. Apollo Saturn IB AS-204 Briefing Book. Rare

Design Certification Review briefing book for the AS-204 Saturn IB launch vehicle, 13 x 9.75, September 16, 1966.

The preface outlines the book’s purpose: “This book contains summary information on mission objectives, operations, system verification and the spacecraft. In addition to overall spacecraft information, the spacecraft subsystem sections contain data on mission considerations (blue sheet), configuration differences (yellow sheet), problem areas (green sheet), and descriptive information (white sheets).” The binder is broken up into more than 25 tabbed sections for both aspects of the mission and systems of the spacecraft.

Several of the concerns documented throughout the book regard safety, and the “Emergency Pad Egress” section takes on a foreboding tone. It reads, in part: “Have any deficiencies in any of the emergency escape systems been uncovered?…In-flight abort procedures are straight forward…

Pad egress still needs considerable thought and attention.

Indications are that even under good conditions approximately five minutes will be required to exit from the spacecraft and make the descent in the elevator…The flight crew should be asked about the completeness of the emergency pad egress procedures and how well they expect to have these in hand by launch date.”

In a later “Problem Areas” page in the structural systems section, the report notes: “Item: Emergency egress through hatches in 90 sec must be demonstrated. Description: Three hatches must be opened. Inner hatch hard to open with pressure differential. Interfaces with access arm on tower.

Comments: Egress tests underway on 007. Test on 012 planned at KSC.” Another problem area addressed comes in the “Support and Restraint” section: “Item: Fire Hazard.

Description: Velcro patches, nylon straps and couch pads

are considered combustible materials in pure oxygen atmosphere. Comments: Walk through of 012 accomplished at KSC to reduce combustible material and isolate from electrical cables. Couch pad covers added for fire resistance.” While these specific notices stand out in hindsight, the manual also includes numerous schematics and diagrams in addition to similar reports on problems and changes for all spacecraft subsystems. A memo in the front of the binder outlines the distribution of the report and indicates that this specific volume was distributed to A. N. Kontaratos. In fine condition.

Issued some four months before the deadly Apollo 1 fire, this document identifies two of the leading factors that led to catastrophic loss of life in the accident: the difficulty of opening the pressurized cabin door and the large amount of inflammable material inside. The Apollo 1 fire took place during a routine test of the spacecraft’s internal power systems that had been deemed non-hazardous because pyrotechnic systems were disabled and neither the launch vehicle nor the spacecraft were loaded with fuel or cryogenics. However, the capsule was pressurized with pure oxygen, which was itself a hazard as the combustible components within the cabin essentially became kindling in the oxygen-rich environment.

In the aftermath of the tragedy, investigators found that Edward White had followed the emergency procedures in place and attempted to open the hatch, but was not able to do so against the internal pressure—an item that had likewise been addressed in this report. The fire forced substantial changes to the design of the Apollo spacecraft, including the use of self-extinguishing materials and a modified hatch that could be opened outward within thirty seconds. It also led to a new era of accountability within the Apollo program. Overall, this is a remarkable historical document that lends insight into NASA’s processes in the days leading up to fateful Apollo 1 test. Starting Bid $1000

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Rare Apollo 1 red-numbered crew-signed portrait

8184. Apollo 1 Signed Photograph. Remarkable vintage official color glossy 10 x 8 red-numbered NASA photo of the

Apollo 1 crew in their blue flight suits, signed in black felt tip by Ed White, Gus Grissom, and Roger Chaffee. Reverse bears “A Kodak Paper� watermarks. In fine condition, with mounting traces along the top edge. Originally from the personal collection of NASA employee Tony Broadway. An immensely desirable uninscribed red-numbered crew portrait, one of fewer than 25 known to exist. From the collection of aerospace memorabilia specialist Ken Havekotte. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $2500

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The Senate’s inquiry on Apollo 1

8185. Apollo 1 Senate Committee Reports. Collection of booklets published by the Government Printing Office pertain-

ing to the Congressional investigation of the Apollo 1 disaster, including: the final report published in 1968, entitled, “Apollo 204 Accident: Report of the Committee on Aeronautical and Space Sciences, United States Senate, with Additional Views”; and eight volumes transcribing the hearings before the committee. In overall fine condition. A rarely seen set of reports from a tragic, yet formative, time in America’s space program. Starting Bid $200

8186. Apollo 1 Test Material. Two strands of electrical

wire insulated with Kapton foil, approximately 6? long, tied together with five strips of Teflon-coated 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 and incorporated into the Apollo CM and LM spacecraft following the tragic Apollo 1 fire. Starting Bid $200

8187. Edward H. White II Signature. Ink signature,

“Edward H. White II,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. In fine condition.

A desirable example from the first American to walk in space.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

8188. Apollo 1 Set of NASA Reports. Complete set of reports on the Apollo 1 disaster, entitled “Report of Apollo 204 Review Board to the Administrator, National Aeronautics and Space Administration,” consisting of a total of sixteen softcover volumes. The set consists of the main report and appendices A–G. In overall very good to fine condition, with blacked out ex-library markings. Starting Bid $200

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8190. Apollo 7 Signed Photograph. Official color 10 x 8

NASA lithograph of the Apollo 7 prime crew, signed and inscribed in felt tip, “My best to Ron Hoffman, Donn Eisele,” “Wally Schirra,” and “Walt Cunningham.” In fine condition. From the collection of aerospace memorabilia specialist Ken Havekotte. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

8191. Apollo 7 Signed Cover. Apollo 7 launch day cover with a cachet honoring the mission, signed in ink, “Wally Schirra,” “Donn Eisele,” and “Walt Cunningham, Apollo 7.” In fine condition, with tiny chip to extreme lower right corner tip. From the collection of aerospace memorabilia specialist Ken Havekotte. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

8192. Walt Cunningham Signed Apollo 7 Set of (3) Charts. Three

Apollo 7 charts: two identical 41.5 x 13.5 Apollo 7 Mission Charts, one signed in black felt tip, “R. Walter Cunningham, Apollo 7 Astronaut LMP, 1st manned Apollo spaceflight in Oct. 1968 with 163 earth orbits, logging 4.5 million miles after 11 days in space!,” and the other similarly signed, “R. Walter Cunningham, Apollo 7 Astronaut LMP, First manned Apollo mission in Oct. 1968 with 163 earth orbits logging 4.5 million miles after 11 days in space!”; and an 11 x 17 launch countdown chart, signed across the top in black felt tip, “Launch countdown flow-chart for spacecraft 101 (CSM) of AS-205 from Sept.–Oct. 1968—Walt Cunningham, Apollo 7.” In overall fine condition, with a few mild spots of toning and tears to binding holes of the launch countdown chart. From the collection of aerospace memorabilia specialist Ken Havekotte.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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8193. Walt Cunningham’s T-38 Pilot Survival Kit. Walt Cunningham’s sealed T-38 pilot survival kit, 5 x 3.5 x 1.25, containing adhesive plaster, matches, bouillon cubes, a chocolate bar, bandages, tissues, water purification tablets, blades, and other necessities for survival. Includes a letter of authenticity signed by Cunningham, in part: “This small plastic container is one of two that I carried in the bottom leg pockets of my flight suit or G-suit back in the 1960s.” Also includes an official color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of Cunningham in formal attire, signed in silver ink, “R. Walter Cunningham, NASA Astronaut,” as well as an unsigned red-numbered NASA photo of T-38 jets. In very good to fine condition. From the collection of aerospace memorabilia specialist Ken Havekotte. Starting Bid $200

8194.

Walt Cunningham Collection of (4) Signed Items. Four

8196. Walt Cunningham Signed Print. Limited edition

items: a color satinfinish 8 x 10 photo of Cunningham dangling a lizard above his mouth, jokingly signed in black felt tip, “It is eating for survival—even in the desert—Walt Cunningham, Apollo 7 LMP”; a color 8.5 x 11 cardstock print of the Apollo 7 launch, signed in felt tip, “Walt Cunningham, Apollo 7”; an Apollo 7 launch day cover, signed in felt tip by Cunningham; and a 1993 personal check, signed “R. W. Cunningham.” In overall fine condition, with light foxing to the cover. Accompanied by an unsigned Apollo 7 brochure. From the collection of aerospace memorabilia specialist Ken Havekotte. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

8195. Walter Cunningham Signed Book. Signed book:

The All-American Boys.

Collector’s edition. Norwalk, CT: Easton Press, 1999. Leatherbound hardcover, 6.25 x 9.5, 474 pages. Signed on the colophon in ink by Cunningham. Sealed in the original shrink wrap and in very fine condition. Accompanied by the publisher’s certificate of authenticity. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

19 x 13 print of a pen and ink sketch by official NASA artist Paul Calle, showing Apollo 7 lunar module pilot Cunningham suited up and lying down for observation, numbered 15/250, signed in black ink, “Walt Cunningham Apollo 7.” In very fine condition.

Calle was the first artist allowed into any Apollo ‘white room’ to sketch the procedures of the astronauts as they suited up for their launch. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

8197. Jack King’s Apollo 7 Pair of Access Badges.

Pair of original laminated NASA Kennedy Space Center badges for Apollo 7, each 2.5 x 3.75, one labeled “Firing Room Access,” and stamped “236”; and the other an official “Press” pass with red stripe. In overall fine condition. Originating from the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation, a portion of the proceeds for the sale of this item will be donated to the ASF. Starting Bid $200

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8198. Apollo 8 Signed Photograph.

Official vintage color glossy 10 x 8 NASA photo of the crew of Apollo 8 having breakfast together, signed in red felt tip by James Lovell, and in blue ballpoint by Bill Anders and Frank Borman. Reverse bears purple NASA caption text and “A Kodak Paper” watermarks. In very good condition, with several deep vertical creases and emulsion cracks to middle of image. From the collection of aerospace memorabilia specialist Ken Havekotte. Starting Bid $200

8199. James Lovell Oversized Signed Photograph.

Gorgeous color semi-glossy 15.5 x 19.5 photo of the Apollo 8 Saturn rocket prior to launch, signed in silver ink, “James Lovell, Apollo 8.” Handsomely double-matted and framed with a mission patch to an overall size of 23 x 31. In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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8200. James Lovell Signed Lunar Photo Book. Signed book: Lunar Photographs from Apollos 8, 10, and 11. Wash-

ington, D.C.: NASA, 1971. Hardcover, 8.25 x 10.5, 119 pages. Signed on the front cover in silver ink, “James Lovell, Apollo 8,” and signed on the half-title page in black felt tip, “Bill Pogue.” In fine condition. From the personal collection of Skylab 4 Pilot Bill Pogue. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

8202. Apollo 8 Flown CM Strapping Material. Square 8201. Bill Anders Signed Photograph. Official color 10 x 8 NASA lithograph of Frank Borman’s famous ‘Earthrise’ image from Apollo 8, man’s first mission to the moon, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Marni, Bill Anders.” In fine condition, with scattered mild creasing. Anders is one of the toughest astronaut autographs to obtain. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

red 1 x 1 swatch of strapping material flown on the Apollo 8 Command Module, removed by the post-flight test team of North American Rockwell and retained by Jerald B. Wilken, test conductor for the second shift of the post-flight test team.

In very good to fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from the Jerald B. Wilken Space Collection.

From the collection of aerospace memorabilia specialist Ken Havekotte. Starting Bid $200

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APOLLO 9

8203. Apollo 9 Signed Photograph.

Official color glossy 8 x 10 red-numbered NASA photo of the crew outdoors with an American flag, signed in black felt tip, “Jim McDivitt, Apollo 9 CDR,” “Dave Scott, Apollo 9 CMP,” and “Rusty Schweickart, Apollo 9 LMP.” Reverse bears purple NASA caption text and “A Kodak Paper” watermarks. In fine condition. From the collection of aerospace memorabilia specialist Ken Havekotte. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

8204. Apollo 9 Signed Cover.

Apollo 9 launch day cover with a cachet honoring the mission, signed in ink

by James McDivitt, Dave Scott, and Rusty Schweickart. In fine condition. From the collection of aerospace memorabilia specialist Ken Havekotte. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

“Flown aboard Apollo 9, March 3–13, 1969”

8205. Apollo 9 Signed Cover. Com-

memorative cover with a cachet honoring the Apollo 9 mission, postmarked with the launch date of March 3, 1969, signed in green felt tip, “James A. McDivitt,” in blue ballpoint, “Rusty Schweickart,” in black ballpoint, “Dick Gordon,” and in black ink, “Ron Evans.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

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8206. Dave Scott’s Apollo 9 Flown Signed Patch.

Flown embroidered Apollo 9 mission patch, measuring 3.5? in diameter, signed and flight-certified on the reverse in blue felt tip, “Flown on Apollo 9, Dave Scott CMP.” In fine condition.

Accompanied by a signed letter of authenticity from Scott, 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.” Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

From the personal collection of the Apollo 9 CMP 8207. Dave Scott’s Apollo 9 Flown Robbins Medal. Dave Scott’s flown sterling silver Apollo 9 Robbins medal with a raised design of the mission insignia on the face, approximately 1˝ in diameter, engraved with the mission date on the reverse, “March 3-13, 1969,” encircled by the names of the astronauts in raised text. The medal is serial numbered “13” and includes its original matching case, with the foam material inside disintegrating. Condition is mint state. Accompanied by a signed letter of provenance from Dave Scott, in part: “I hereby certify that the Apollo 9 silver medallion number ‘13’ included with this letter is from my personal collection and was flown aboard Apollo 9, March 3-13, 1969. I was Command Module Pilot on Apollo 9...I specifically requested the Apollo 9 number ‘13’ included with this letter.” Starting Bid $300

Schweickart’s own flashlight—“Flown on Apollo 9”

8208. Apollo 9 Flown Flashlight and Batteries. Heavy-duty brass-milled two-cell flashlight carried on the Apollo 9 mission, measuring 5.25˝ long and 1˝ in diameter at the lens, signed and flight-certified on the body twice in black felt tip, “Flown on Apollo 9, Rusty Schweickart.” Part numbers are engraved on the side, “ACR FA-5, Serial No. 1011, Date of Mfg 6-68,” with “On” and “Off” engraved near the rotating head. A small piece of white Velcro is attached at the top near the lens. Includes the original batteries used during the mission, labeled, “Sept. 68 / -RM-12 CMC / 1.35 V.” In very good to fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Schweickart, certifying that the flashlight “was carried aboard the Apollo 9 Command Module ‘Gumdrop’ and Lunar Module ‘Spider’ during our 10 day, 1 hour, 54 second flight in 1969...These distinctive brass flashlights used on the Apollo missions (from Apollo 7 onwards) were produced by ACR Electronics Co., a supplier of military and civilian survival equipment...These flashlights proved to be vital on the Apollo 13 mission as the crew were forced to rely on them heavily after powering down their stricken spacecraft. In a post-flight letter of thanks sent by the Apollo 13 crew to ACR Electronics they mentioned that even though the penlights were the main source of light after the power down they never wore out a single set of batteries.” A fantastic flown item that holds particular importance in the Apollo program. Starting Bid $2500

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8209. Apollo 9 Flown Typed Quotation Signed by Rusty Schweickart. Printed poem flown on the Apollo 9

mission. The untitled poem by John Evelyn is printed on a 4 x 3 sheet of parchment-type paper. Poem reads, “There is in friendship of all relations / and something above them all / It is the golden thread that ties the heart / of all the world.”

Signed and flight-certified in black ballpoint, “Flown on Apollo 9, Rusty Schweickart.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

8210. Apollo 9 Flown Kapton Foil Fragment. Flown Kapton foil insulation swatch, approximately 1.25 x 1.25, removed from the top hatch of the Apollo 9 Lunar Module Spider

by Rusty Schweickart before the Spider was cast off into space.

Encased in a limited edition cylindrical 2.75 x 3.25 piece of Lucite cut at an angle for display purposes, numbered 1/200, with a mission insignia and a certificate of authenticity at the bottom stating that the artifact originates from the personal collection of Rusty Schweickart. In fine condition. Originally distributed through the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation.

Accompanied by its original matching box, numbered 1/200.

Starting Bid $200

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8211. Dave Scott and Jim McDivitt Signed Photograph. Official color glossy 10 x 8 red-numbered NASA photo of the splashdown recovery efforts of Apollo 9, signed in the lower border in black felt tip by Jim McDivitt and Dave Scott. Reverse bears purple NASA caption text and “A Kodak Paper” watermarks. In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

8212. Jim McDivitt Signed Photograph. Official color

glossy 10 x 8 red-numbered NASA photo of McDivitt during an Apollo 9 Countdown Demonstration Test activity, signed in black felt tip, “Jim McDivitt, Apollo 9 CDR.” Reverse bears purple NASA caption text and “A Kodak Paper” watermarks.

In fine condition, with some emulsion cracks to upper corners.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

APOLLO 10 Apollo 10 CMP Young’s lunar flown Robbins Medal 8213. John Young’s Apollo 10 Flown Robbins Medal. 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 “103.” Condition is mint state. Accompanied by a 2013 letter of authenticity from Apollo 10 CMP John Young, which reads: “I hereby certify that Apollo 10 silver Robbins Medal, serial number 103, was flown to the moon with me aboard the mission May 18-26, 1969 and has been a part of my personal collection since the mission.” An immensely appealing flown Robbins medal deriving from the personal collection of CMP Young, an astronaut whose autograph remains particularly difficult to obtain. Starting Bid $500

8215. Apollo 10 Fire Extinguisher Rupture Burst Disk and Plug.

8214. Tom Stafford Signed Snoopy Doll. Snoopy astronaut doll, approximately 9.5˝ tall, produced by Determined Productions, signed on the back of Snoopy’s helmet in black felt tip, “Tom Stafford, Apollo X, Cdr, LM–4, ‘Snoopy.’” In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

Flown burst disc assembly and fill port plug removed from the lone fire extinguisher of the Apollo 16 command module Casper, consisting of disc, two small circular metal parts (each approximately .75˝ in diameter), and plug (measures .25˝ in diameter). In fine condition. Accompanied by a signed letter of provenance from retired NASA Subsystems Manager Robert Stuckey, in part: “Each Apollo and Skylab Command Module carried one Fire Extinguisher in case of an on-board fire. As NASA Subsystem Manager for the Fire Extinguishers, after each flight the Extinguishers were released to me for postflight testing of the extinguishing agent. In addition, I personally rendered each extinguisher safe for display by releasing all remaining pressure, and by removing the rupture disk and the bottom fill port plug…Attached is the burst disk, related hardware, and fill port plug from the Apollo 10 (CM 106) Fire Extinguisher, ID Number ME 280–0010–0003, SN 652570008 HHH.” Starting Bid $200

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APOLLO 11

From the hatch of the Apollo 11 Command Module ‘Columbia’

8216. Apollo 11 Flown Command Module Columbia Rescue Arrow from Crew Hatch. Amazing flown goldcolored “Rescue” arrow from the hatch of the Apollo 11 Command Module ‘Columbia,’ measuring 11.75˝ x 3.5˝, which was applied over the capsule’s exterior Kapton foil covering. The arrow pointed to the panel used to gain access to the spacecraft’s cabin from the outside, which would have been used in case of emergency. It has a distinctive and unique burn pattern due to the high temperature of re-entry into the Earth’s atmosphere, and is clearly photo-matched to the photos taken of the Command Module upon Pacific Ocean recovery on July 24, 1969. As one of the only immediately visually identifiable elements of the spacecraft’s exterior, this is a truly remarkable and displayable piece; such flown items are virtually unobtainable. In very good condition, with a split at the center; it is currently taped to a black sheet but could easily be removed for display. From the collection of a former North American Aviation quality control engineer and accompanied by a signed photo of him working inside a Command Module, and a letter of provenance.

This item was featured with its owner on the February 27, 2017 episode of Antiques Roadshow. He worked at North American Aviation as an inspector and later as a quality control engineer, resulting in his extensive interaction with each Apollo Command Module and the astronauts who flew onboard them. Overall, he worked on NASA’s spacecraft from the unmanned flight and test spacecraft to Apollo 1 all the way through Apollo 17, Apollo-Soyuz, three Skylab missions, and preflight development of the Space Shuttle. After the historic Apollo 11 mission, and following its initial quarantine at the Johnson Space Center in Houston Texas, the capsule was temporarily transferred back to North American Aviation in Downey, California, for post mission performance analysis and cleanup. The quality control engineer received this arrow decal, which would have been otherwise consigned to disposal after the spacecraft’s exterior was thoroughly stripped down by NAA’s engineering team. Starting Bid $10000

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Extraordinary flown ID plate from the Apollo 11 CM: “Command Module, Ser 107”

8217. Apollo 11 Flown Command Module Columbia ID Plate.

The original flown main assembly parts tag mounted on the spacecraft bulkhead immediately inboard of the right hand rendezvous window of the Apollo 11 Command Module ‘Columbia,’ 3˝ x 1˝, embossed with identification information: “Command Module, Ser 107, Pt No. V36-000002-111, Model V36-3, Contr. 7137.” The tag bears two quality inspection stamps on the right side.

In very good to fine condition, with scattered staining. From the collection of a former North American Aviation quality control engineer and accompanied by a signed 2016 photo of him peering into the Apollo 9 Command Module as displayed in the San Diego Air & Space Museum, and a letter of provenance.

This item was featured with its owner on the February 27, 2017 episode of Antiques Roadshow. He worked at North American Aviation as an inspector and later as a quality control engineer, resulting in his extensive interaction with each Apollo Command Module and the astronauts who flew onboard them. Overall, he worked on NASA’s spacecraft from the unmanned flight and test spacecraft to Apollo 1 all the way through Apollo 17, Apollo-Soyuz, three Skylab missions, and preflight development of the Space Shuttle. After the historic Apollo 11 mission, the Command Module was returned to North American Aviation in Downey, California, for study. The quality control engineer was given this parts tag after the spacecraft was stripped down and cleaned by NAA’s engineering team, as he was the person who applied the final quality inspection stamp.

Additional forensic corroboration of flown status has been made on the basis of photographic comparison of the tag and post flight recovery images of Columbia which show a corresponding pen/abrasion mark transecting the proximate location where the original tag was mounted on the flight vehicle, and the tag itself. Starting Bid $5000

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8218. Apollo 11 Pin. Gold-tone tie tack featuring the Apollo 11 mission insignia attributed to having been flown on the mission, measuring approximately .75˝ in diameter, carried on the mission for NASA engineer H. W. Adkins. Includes a laminated card featuring the Apollo 11 emblem above text reading, “Flown for—H. W. Adkins,” with the reverse reading, “This tie tack was flown on Apollo 11, S/C 107, LM-5, July 16–24, 1969, Crew, Mr. N. Armstrong, Lt. Col. M. Collins, Col. E. Aldrin, Jr.” In fine condition. From the collection of longtime flown pin collector Sandy Clarkson. A rare piece of history from man’s first mission to the moon. Starting Bid $2500

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Trans Lunar Injection chart for July 16, 1969 8219. Buzz Aldrin’s Apollo 11 Signed Cue Card. SIVB TLI Manual

‘Second Opportunity’ cue card, 2.75 x 5, titled, “SIVB TLI - Manual. July 16, 1969 AZ 72° Second Opportunity,” signed at the top in black ink, “Buzz Aldrin.”

Reverse bears strips of Velcro. In fine condition. This was originally sold in Superior Stamp & Coin’s Winter 1995 Space Memorabilia Auction, February 25–26, 1995, lot #328, where it was described as flown; however, RR Auction has been unable to confirm its flown status with certainty. Nevertheless an extremely desirable Apollo 11 artifact. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $500

Fully signed ‘Type 1’ cover from Aldrin’s collection 8220. Buzz Aldrin’s Apollo 11 ‘Type 1’ Signed Insurance Cover. Exceptionally desirable

Apollo 11 ‘Type 1’ insurance cover with a color cachet depicting the moon landing, bearing a July 20, 1969, Houston, Texas postmark, signed in blue felt tip by Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins. Cover is also marked along the reverse bottom edge, “BA13.” The cover is lightly affixed to a sheet of personal letterhead 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 BA13 written on the reverse side. It was signed by the Apollo 11 crew-Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, and myself prior to launch.” In fine condition. These 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 exist as one of the most sought-after formats for astronaut autographs. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $1000

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Fresh from quarantine, the Apollo 11 crew is honored by President Nixon

8221. Michael Collins’s Apollo 11 Signed Replica Plaque. Exceedingly rare metal replica of the first lunar plaque left on the moon by the Apollo 11 crew, 7.75 x 5.75, engraved in the lower border, “President’s Dinner Honoring Apollo 11 Astronauts, August 13, 1969,” and affixed to a slightly larger mount clipped from the original program. Signed in the lower border of the mount in blue ballpoint by Neil Armstrong, and in black felt tip by Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins. Consignor notes that the plaque originates from the personal collection of Apollo 11 CMP Collins. In fine condition.

Four days after becoming the first astronauts to successfully land on the moon, the crew of Apollo 11 splashed down into the Pacific Ocean on July 24, 1969. Recovered by aircraft carrier USS Hornet, the crew was promptly directed to the Mobile Quarantine facility, a converted Airstream trailer in which the three men would spend their 21-day quarantine. On August 13, just three days after their release, the prime crew of Apollo 11 was honored at a special dinner hosted by President Richard Nixon, embarking that very night on their famous 45-day ‘Giant Leap’ tour. This replica plaque was presented to the various guests in attendance, with only a select few having the fortune to receive autographs from Armstrong, Aldrin, and Collins. A tremendous piece of space history. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $500

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Elusive ‘Type 2’ insurance cover, signed before the historic flight

8222. Apollo 11 ‘Type 2’ Signed Insurance Cover. Sought-after Apollo 11 ‘Type 2’ Dow-Unicover insurance cover with a cachet honoring the three crew members and the first step on the moon, bearing a Kennedy Space Center launch date cancelation of July 16, 1969, signed in felt tip by Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins. This example also bears an additional 15th anniversary stamp and postmark on the reverse. In fine condition. Signed prior to launch in order to provide financial security for astronauts’ families, insurance covers are some of the most highly sought-after space collectibles; this is one of three distinct designs used for the Apollo 11 mission. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $500

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Replica chalice from Aldrin’s communion on the moon 8224. Buzz Aldrin Signed Apollo 11 Lunar Surface Replica Chalice. Replica of the silver communion chalice carried to the lunar

surface by Buzz Aldrin during the Apollo 11 lunar landing on July 20, 1969, measuring 3˝ high and set atop a 4˝ crystal pedestal bearing an affixed plaque, “A replica of the chalice used by Col. Edwin E. Aldrin, Jr. in celebrating holy communion on the moon. Apollo 11 Tranquility base, July 20, 1969,” signed below in silver ink, “Buzz Aldrin.” In fine condition.

Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity detailing the story of Aldrin taking communion on the moon, in part: “In coordination with Pastor Dean Woodruff of Webster Presbyterian Church, Webster, Texas, shortly after Apollo 11 touched down on the surface of the Moon, Buzz Aldrin partook of communion in the quiet confines of the lunar module. In a prearranged service, the congregation of the church held communion services on Earth at Webster Presbyterian Church. The lunar communion services were coordinated with the national church headquarters and NASA officials. In order to avoid conflict of duties, the communion elements were stowed in Aldrin’s Personal Preference Kit…This sterling silver communion chalice was personally autographed by Buzz Aldrin, Saturday, November 3, 2012, at the Kennedy Space Center.” Aldrin returned the original communion chalice he used on the moon to Webster Presbyterian Church in Webster, Texas, where he served as an elder. Also accompanied by a laminated copy of Aldrin’s handwritten remarks and bible passages recited during his communion, a photo of the original chalice and Aldrin’s PPK Kit, and a photo of Aldrin taken at the time of signing. Also included is a hardcover copy of The Apostles of Apollo

by C. L. Mersch, which includes a chapter ‘The Silver Chalice’ detailing the communion event.

NASA had urged Aldrin not to celebrate the sacrament publicly. Atheist activist Madelyn Murray O’Hare had already filed suit because the Apollo 8 crew read from the Book of Genesis for all the world to hear as they orbited the moon on Christmas Eve the year before. So instead, Aldrin got on the radio shortly after the moon landing and broadcast a message for those listening on Earth to observe ‘a few moments of silence’ to think about what had just happened and to give thanks in their own way. Aldrin then tuned off the microphone and served communion to himself. This replica serves as a unique and inspirational piece related to the first manned lunar landing. Precertified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $300

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Magnificent twice-signed final flight plan

8225. Apollo 11 Flight Plan Signed By Aldrin and Collins. Extraordinary Apollo 11 flight plan manual entitled “Final

Apollo 11 Flight Plan, AS-506/CSM-107/LM-5, July 1, 1969,” 8 x 10.5, signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins. Also signed inside on page 3-69 at the moment of touchdown on the lunar surface by Collins, “Michael Collins,” and on page 3-80 at the moment of the initial EVA by Aldrin, “’Magnificent Desolation,’ Buzz Aldrin.” The manual is disbound and each page is contained in a sleeve within two large binders. In fine condition, with general wear and some other annotations throughout in an unknown hand. Accompanied by certificates of authenticity from Novaspace for the Collins signatures. Signed within by two Apollo 11 astronauts to signify momentous occasions in the history of manned spaceflight, this is a truly remarkable example of an Apollo 11 final flight plan. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $300

Scarce uninscribed oversized official Apollo 11 litho 8226. Apollo 11: Armstrong and Collins Oversized Signed Photograph. Scarce oversized

official color 14 x 11 NASA lithograph of the Apollo 11 crew in their white spacesuits against a lunar background, signed in black felt tip, “Neil Armstrong” and “M. Collins.”

Aldrin’s signature is autopen. In very good condition, with moderate scattered creasing (including two significant horizontal creases to the left side). Accompanied by copies of letters from the secretaries of Armstrong and Collins.

A sought-after oversized and uninscribed example of this iconic image. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $300

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8227. Apollo 11 Signatures. Felt tip signatures, “Neil Armstrong,” “M. Collins,” and “Buzz Aldrin,” who adds at the top, “The Apollo 11 Crew,” on the reverse of a German itinerary packet related to the worldwide goodwill tour following the successful Apollo 11 moon-landing, with the signed portion measuring 6 x 8.25.

In very good to fine condition, with a light vertical bend, and scattered light toning and creasing. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $300

Final Apollo 11 Flight Plan signed by the mission LMP 8228. Apollo 11 Final Flight Plan Signed By Aldrin. Uncommon Apollo

11 flight plan manual entitled “Final Apollo 11 Flight Plan, AS-506/CSM-107/LM-5,” 294 pages, 8 x 10.25, July 1, 1969, signed on the front cover in black ink, “Buzz Aldrin, Apollo XI LMP.” The manual is comprised of six sections: general summaries and schedules, update forms, detailed timeline, detailed test objectives, consumables analysis, and flight plan summary. In fine condition, with some foxing to upper and left margins of cover; uppermost binder hole is torn. As mankind’s first lunar landing mission, the flight plan for Apollo 11 was among the most important of all documents prepared by NASA. A significant, detailed piece documenting the minute-by-minute plan for the historic voyage to the lunar surface, with this particular example further enhanced by the presence of history’s second moonwalker. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.

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Amazing Armstrong–Calle lithograph with original folder and Smithsonian mailing box 8229. Neil Armstrong Signed Lithograph. Lim-

ited edition 19 x 29 lithograph of Armstrong in his flight suit prior to the Apollo 11 mission, numbered 404/1000, signed in pencil by history’s first moonwalker. Also signed in pencil by the artist, Paul Calle, beneath his preprinted signature. Housed inside a 19.25 x 29.25 presentation folder captioned above, “Neil Armstrong by Paul Calle,” and along the bottom, “National Air and Space Museum for the Charles A. Lindbergh Memorial Fund.” Includes the original mailing box, which bears the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum label and receipt, dated July 24, 1979. In fine condition. This highly desirable item is the only individual print edition that Armstrong signed and remains among the most sought-after of all NASA-related lithographs. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $300

8230. Neil Armstrong Signed Photograph. Pristine official color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of Neil Armstrong posing in his white space suit against a large lunar backdrop, boldly signed in blue felt tip by history’s first moonwalker. In very fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $300

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The first man on the moon 8231. Neil Armstrong Signed Photograph. Highly desirable official color

semi-glossy 8 x 10 red-numbered NASA photo of a full moon, photographed from the Apollo 11 spacecraft during its transEarth journey homeward, signed in black felt tip by Neil Armstrong. Reverse bears purple NASA caption text and Kodak watermarks. In fine condition. Enhanced by its crisp condition, bold signature, and red-number format, this is a simply ideal uninscribed Armstrong photo. Precertified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

8232. Neil Armstrong Signed Photograph.

Scarce matte-finish 10 x 8 photo of a HS-4 recovery helicopter retrieving an Apollo astronaut from Pacific waters on July 24, 1969, with mission insignia to left side, signed in the lower border in black ballpoint by Armstrong. In fine condition, with some marks in signature area. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

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8233. Neil Armstrong Signed Photograph. Of-

ficial color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of Commander Armstrong posing in his white space suit against a lunar backdrop, signed and inscribed in blue f e l t t i p , “ To Ernst Stoklasa Jr., Neil Armstrong.” In fine condition, with mild creasing and a paperclip impression to upper left corner. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

8234.

Neil Armstrong Signed Typed Letter. TLS,

one page, 8.5 x 11, Cardwell International letterhead, January 27, 1981. Letter to Mayor Timothy A. Curtin of Forest, Ohio, in full: “Thank you for your letter and invitation to participate in the Tree Town Festival parade on July 3, 1981. A previous commitment for that time makes it impossible to attend, but please accept my very best wishes for the success of the occasion.” In fine condition, with two small tears to binder holes and light scattered creasing. From the collection of aerospace memorabilia specialist Ken Havekotte.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

8236.

Apollo 11 Original AP-printed Teletype Record. Origi-

8235. Neil Armstrong Signature. Ballpoint signature and inscription, “To Jack Swanstrom—All good wishes—Neil Armstrong,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. Includes an Apollo XI medallion, 1˝ in diameter, with raised image of astronauts and lunar module on front, and the reverse with engraved text, “Mission: Manned Lunar landing. Rocket: Saturn V.” In fine condition, with thin strips of tape to reverse of each edge.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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nal Associated Press teletype reporting on the first lunar landing, one page, 8.5 x 21, beginning with dialogue from the first man on the moon: “Armstrong ‘Houston that seemed like a very long final phase. The auto targeting was taking us right into a football field sized crater with a lot of boulders…it required us flying manually over the rock field to find a real good area.’ Armstrong ‘The guys who said we wouldn’t be able to tell precisely where we are were the winners.’” The exact moment of landing is chronicled further down on the scroll, in part: “’You are go for landing,’ the pilots were told. Just two minutes before landing. ‘Two-thousand feet,’ said Armstrong.

14-hundred feet. 400….300…200. Coming down nicely. 120 feet…100…75. 30 feet picking up some dust. Engine stopped…

They’ve landed…The time…4:17:42 P-M, July 20th, 1969.” In very good to fine condition, with numerous horizontal folds.

From the collection of aerospace memorabilia specialist Ken Havekotte. Starting Bid $200

Lindbergh attends the launch of Apollo 11 8237. Apollo 11 Launch Pass Signed by Charles Lindbergh. Official

NASA Kennedy Space Center launch viewing pass for Apollo 11 featuring the mission insignia, no. 6414, 5 x 3, signed on the front in black felt tip, “Ed Gibson, Skylab III, Apollo 12, Capcom,” and signed vertically on the reverse in blue ballpoint, “C. A. Lindbergh.” In fine condition. At 9:32 a.m. on July 16, 1969, the crew of Apollo 11 launched from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

Blue viewing passes were generally reserved for high-level VIPs, while similar passes with gray backgrounds were issued for general use. This pass originates from the private collection of Ed Gibson and was issued to his wife Julie during the launch. NASA had more than 20,000 VIP guests, including senators, congressmen, ambassadors, military, and even actors such as Johnny Carson. Also in attendance as a personal guest of Commander Neil Armstrong was Lindbergh, who watched the liftoff alongside Gemini and Apollo 8 astronaut James Lovell. A truly unique format signed by a NASA astronaut and one of aviation’s foremost pioneers.Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

8238. Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins Signed Print.

Color 26 x 32 print of a Dan Witkoff painting entitled ‘The Eagle’s Last Flight,’ depicting the Apollo 11 command and lunar modules in orbit, with the Earth rising in the distance, signed in gold ink by Buzz Aldrin, and in black felt tip by Michael Collins. In very good to fine condition, with moderate scattered creasing and edge dings, and a small tear to extreme left edge.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

8239. Buzz Aldrin Pair of Signed Photographs. Two signed photos: an official color 10 x 8 NASA lithograph bearing an affixed postage stamp and first day cancelation, signed in silver ink by Aldrin; and a color glossy 4 x 6 postcard photo of Aldrin on the lunar surface, signed in blue felt tip by Aldrin.

In overall fine condition, with scattered creasing to the litho.

From the collection of aerospace memorabilia specialist Ken Havekotte. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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8240. Buzz Aldrin Signed Book. Signed book: Encounter with Tiber. First edition. Nashville, TN: The FlatSigned Press, 2005. Hardcover, 6.25 x 9.25, 563 pages. Signed on the colophon in blue ballpoint by Aldrin. In very fine condition.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

8242. Buzz Aldrin Signed Book. Signed book: NASA: The Complete Illustrated History. Collector’s edition. Norwalk, CT: Easton Press, 2005. Leatherbound hardcover, 10 x 11.25, 303 pages. Signed on the colophon in blue felt tip by Aldrin. In very fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

8241. Buzz Aldrin Signed Book. Signed book: Men

8243. Buzz Aldrin Signed Book. Signed book: Spaceflight: The Complete Story from Sputnik to Shuttle—and Beyond.

Collector’s edition. London: DK Publishing, 2007. Leatherbound hardcover, 10.25 x 12.25, 320 pages. Signed on the colophon in blue felt tip by Aldrin. In very fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

from Earth. First edition, limited issue, numbered 1348/1500.

Nashville, TN: The FlastSigned Press, 2005. Leatherbound hardcover, 6.5 x 9.25, 262 pages. Signed on the colophon in blue ballpoint by Aldrin. In very fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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8244. Buzz Aldrin Signed Cover. Orbit

commemorative cover with a cachet honoring the moonwalkers of Apollo 11, postmarked with the moon landing date of July 20 1969, signed in black ink by Aldrin. In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

8245. Buzz Aldrin Signed Photograph. Color satin-

8247. Buzz Aldrin Signed Photograph. Color semi-

glossy 8 x 10 photo of history’s second moonwalker proudly posing in his white space suit against a lunar backdrop, signed in blue felt tip, “Buzz Aldrin, Apollo XI.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

finish 8 x 10 photo of Aldrin making his descent down the rungs of the lunar module, signed in silver ink, “The Eagle has Landed, Buzz Aldrin, Apollo XI.” In very fine condition.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

8248. Buzz Aldrin Signed Photograph. Color satin-

finish 8 x 10 photo of Aldrin posing in his white space suit against a large image of the moon, signed in blue felt tip, “We Came in Peace, Buzz Aldrin Apollo XI.” In very fine condition.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

8246. Buzz Aldrin Signed Photograph.

Iconic color semi-glossy 8 x 10 full-length photo of Aldrin standing on the lunar surface, his visor showing the reflection of photographer Neil Armstrong, signed in blue felt tip, “Buzz Aldrin, Apollo XI.” In very fine condition. Precertified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

8249. Buzz Aldrin Signed Photograph. Color satin-

finish 8 x 10 full-length photo of Aldrin standing on the surface of the moon, signed in blue felt tip, “First Lunar Landing, Buzz Aldrin, Apollo XI.” In very fine condition.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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8250. Buzz A l d r i n Signed Photograph. Of-

8253. Michael Collins and Paul Calle Signed Print. Lim-

ficial color semiglossy 8 x 10 red-numbered NASA photo of Aldrin’s boot on the lunar surface, vertically signed in black felt tip, “Buzz Aldrin, Apollo XI LMP, July 20, 1969.” In fine condition, with light contrast to the signature. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Novaspace. An uncommon image with a great sentiment from history’s second moonwalker.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

8251. Buzz A l d r i n Signed Photograph. Col-

or semi-glossy 10 x 8 full-length photo of Aldrin standing near the American flag on the lunar surface, signed in the lower border in black felt tip, “Buzz Aldrin, Apollo XI.” In fine condition, with a spot above signature. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

8252. Buzz Aldrin Signed Print and Limited Edition Book. Outstanding color glossy

ited edition 22 x 17 print of a Paul Calle pen and ink sketch showing Apollo 11 command module pilot Michael Collins being suited up prior to launch, numbered 46/250, signed in blue ink, “Michael Collins,” and by the artist, “Paul Calle.” Lower right bears a printed signature and date. In very fine condition. Paul Calle was the only artist allowed access to the Apollo 11 crew on the morning of their historic launch to the moon. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $225

8254. Michael Collins and Paul Calle Signed Print.

Limited edition 17 x 22 print of a Paul Calle pen and ink sketch showing Apollo 11 command module pilot Michael Collins, with printed text reading, “Mike Collins—morning of the launch. Paul Calle, July 16, 1969. Wonderful seeing Mike again. All is calm—I’m probably the most excited.” Print is numbered 21/250, and signed in blue ink, “Michael Collins.”

Also signed in blue ink by the artist, “Paul Calle.” In very fine condition. Calle was the only artist allowed access to the Apollo 11 crew during the pre-launch breakfast and suiting up prior to their historic launch to the moon. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $225

12.75 x 15.75 print of Aldrin on the lunar surface, numbered 449/1969, prominently signed on the reverse in black felt tip; with its associated limited edition oversized book: Moonfire

by Norman Mailer. Germany: Taschen, 2009. Hardcover with presentation box, 15 x 18, 348 pages. Aldrin photo is displayed in its original plexiglass frame.

In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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8258. Michael Collins Signed Photograph. Attrac-

8255. Michael Collins Signed Photograph. Official

color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of Collins posing in his white space suit against a lunar backdrop, signed in black ink, “Best wishes, Michael Collins, Apollo XII CMP.” In fine condition. Originating from the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation, a portion of the proceeds for the sale of this item will be donated to the ASF. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

8256. Michael Collins Signed Photograph. Color satin-

finish 8 x 10 close-up photo of Command Module Pilot Collins wearing his space suit on launch day, signed in black felt tip, “Michael Collins, Apollo XI, CMP, July 16, 1969.” In very fine condition. Precertified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

8257. Michael Collins Signed Photograph. Official

color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of Collins posing in his white space suit against a lunar background, signed in blue felt tip, “M. Collins.” In fine condition. Precertified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

tive color glossy 8 x 10 photo of the Apollo 11 command module floating above the moon, signed in black felt tip, “Michael Collins, ‘Columbia’ Pilot, Apollo XI—July 1969.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

8259. Charlie Duke Signed Photograph. Sat-

in-finish 10 x 8 signed photo of Duke talking on his headset in the mission control center, with James Lovell and Fred Haise in the background, signed in the lower border in blue felt tip, “‘We copy you down eagle’! Charlie Duke, Apollo 11 CAPCOM, July 20, 1969.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

8260. Paul Calle Signed Print. Lim-

ited edition 11 x 6.75 print entitled ‘First Man on the Moon,’ numbered 223/1000, depicting Armstrong setting his foot on the lunar surface with the Earth hanging in the distance, signed in the lower border in pencil by the artist, Paul Calle. Matted and framed with a 10-cent stamp bearing the same image to an overall size of 18.25 x 16.25. In fine condition. Calle was one of the few artists to whom NASA gave access to the Apollo 11 astronauts, including the morning of the launch. This print was chosen as the model for the ‘First Man on the Moon’ stamp, which became one of the most famous and desirable USPS stamps ever issued. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

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8261. Apollo 11 : B r u c e McCandless Signed Oversized Canvas. Fan-

tastic 24 x 18 giclee print on stretched canvas of a photo depicting Neil Armstrong descending the lunar module during the Apollo 11 mission, signed in silver ink, “109:22:48—O. K., Neil. We can see you coming down the ladder now. Bruce McCandless II, July 20, 1969, Apollo 11 CAPCOM.” In fine condition. Originating from the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation, a portion of the proceeds for the sale of this item will be donated to the ASF. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

Access badges for Apollo 11 8264. Apollo 11 Flown Film Fragment Presentation.

8262. Jack King’s Set of (3) Apollo 11 Badges. Set of three original laminated NASA Kennedy Space Center badges for Apollo 11, 2.5 x 3.75 and 4 x 2.5, including: a flight readiness review pass; an Apollo Saturn permanent firing room access pass, stamped “11”; and a public affairs site access pass issued to Jack King, stamped “60.” In overall fine condition, with light staining to public affairs badge. Originating from the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation, a portion of the proceeds for the sale of this item will be donated to the ASF. Starting Bid $200

Lunar flown .5 x .25 film chip fragment from the historic Apollo 11 mission, 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 chip from after liftoff until its return on board Columbia, stating that “107 photographs were taken on this film roll while on the surface of the moon.” In fine condition, with a spot of staining to upper left corner of certificate. 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. Starting Bid $200

8263. Apollo 11 ‘Moonfire’ Book. Book: Moonfire by Norman Mailer.

Germany: Taschen, 2010. Hardcover with dust jacket, 11 x 13, 347 pages.

Sealed in its original shrink wrap and in very fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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8266. Apollo 11 Flown Ablative Plug.

8265. Apollo 11 Flown Kapton Foil. A flown .5 x .5 swatch of Kapton foil from the Apollo 11 Command Module Columbia’s thermal protection subsystem. Affixed to an 8.5 x 11 informational presentation sheet, hand-signed by Ken Havekotte, stating that it was removed after splashdown by O. W. Nasse, who was assigned to the Apollo 11 post landing and safety recovery team. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Flown ablative plug removed from the Command Module Columbia after splashdown by O. W. Nasse, who was assigned to the Apollo 11 post landing and safety recovery team. Plug measures .25Ë? long and is accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Ken Havekotte. In fine condition. From the collection of aerospace memorabilia specialist Ken Havekotte. Starting Bid $200

8267. Collection of Apollo 11 and 17 Kapton Foil.

Collection of Kapton foil swatches from the Apollo program: a small flown swatch of Kapton foil from the Apollo 11 Command Module Columbia affixed to an 8.5 x 11 certificate hand-signed by Ken Havekotte; a small piece of the Apollo 17 thermal blanket backup covering of the Lunar Module LEM 12; and four larger pieces of unattributed Kapton foil affixed to an 8.5 x 11 info sheet. In overall very good to fine condition. From the collection of aerospace memorabilia specialist Ken Havekotte. Starting Bid $200

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8268. Apollo 11 Flown Film and Kapton Fragments and MFA Medal. Three items: a small fragment of film flown on

Apollo 11 clipped from the roll used in Neil Armstrong’s chest-worn camera on the lunar surface to take 107 photos, affixed to an 8.5 x 11 certificate signed by Richard W. Underwood; two small flown swatches of Kapton foil from the Apollo 11 Command Module Columbia affixed to an 8.5 x 11 certificate hand-signed by Ken Havekotte; and an official Manned Flight Awareness medallion minted using metal from the Apollo 11 spacecraft Eagle and Columbia in its original case. In overall fine condition.

From the collection of aerospace memorabilia specialist Ken Havekotte. Starting Bid $200

8269. Apollo 11 Launch Pass and Invitation. Apollo 11 launch pass,

number 1760, 5 x 3, featuring the mission insignia and an image of the moon, with printed text on reverse informing the holder that the pass may be kept as a souvenir after the mission. Also included is the original NASA launch pass invitation, 4.5 x 6, featuring a mission profile, a map and list of guest accommodations, and an RSVP memo stating that the “Enclosed card must be completed and returned by no later than June 23, 1969.” In overall fine condition. Accompanied by the original NASA mailing envelope from the George C. Marshall Space Flight Center. A crisp and uncommon assemblage related to the launch of Apollo 11. Starting Bid $200

8270. Apollo 11 Pair of MFA Medallions. Pair of MFA medal-

lions, both 1.25˝ in diameter, each bearing a raised design of Aldrin on the moon, the landing date, and Armstrong’s iconic quote, “The Eagle Has Landed,” on the face, and the reverse with text in relief, “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.” In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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8271. Apollo 11 NASM ‘One Small Step’ Model. Detailed

model of the Apollo 11 lunar module and astronauts on the lunar surface, entitled “One Small Step…,” measures approximately 7.5 x 7.5 x 5.5, hand-casted and -painted by Code 3 Collectibles and jointly developed with the Smithsonian Institution for the National Air and Space Museum collection. Includes the two astronauts, as well as display cover and 12 x 9.5 x 1.5 base with engraved plate; the base is sculpted with lunar rocks, pebbles, and boot prints. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

8272. Apollo 11 NASM ‘America Wins the Space Race’ Model. Detailed model

8274. Apollo 11 ‘Man on the Moon’ Statue and Signed Photo. Two items: a limited edition color 9.25 x 7.25 cardstock

photo of Shepard receiving the Distinguished Service Medal from President John F. Kennedy, numbered 1315/2500, signed in black ink by Shepard, matted to an overall size of 14 x 11; and a wonderful limited edition ‘Man on the Moon’ 25th anniversary statute from the United States Historical Society portraying Apollo 14 commander Alan Shepard, numbered 1315/5000, standing approximately 8.5˝ tall, crafted in hand-painted cast porcelain, with the base bearing an engraved plate, “1969, Man on the Moon, U. S. Historical Society, 1994.” Includes the original fabric flag with pole. In overall fine condition.

Accompanied by certificates of authenticity from the United States Historical Society. Starting Bid $200

of an Apollo astronaut saluting the American flag on the lunar surface, entitled “America Wins the Space Race,” measures approximately 5 x 9.5 x 4, hand-casted and -painted by Code 3 Collectibles and jointly developed with the Smithsonian Institution for the National Air and Space Museum collection. Includes the American flag, as well as display cover and 12 x 9.5 x 1.5 base with engraved plate; the base is sculpted with lunar rocks, pebbles, and boot prints. In fine condition, with plate detached but present.

Starting Bid $200

8273. Apollo 11 Mission Control Set of (12) Signatures.

Scarce set of twelve off-white 5 x 3 cards, individually signed below a typed notation in ink or ballpoint by a member of the Apollo 11 mission control team, including: Glynn S. Lunney, George P. Chandler, Kenneth S. Kleinknecht, George H. Hage (ins), Chester M. Lee, Robert R. Gilruth, Christopher Kraft, Thomas H. McMullen, Milton Windler, Gene Kranz, Sam C. Phillips, and Clifford E. Charlesworth. In overall fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

8275. Apollo 11 ‘One Small Step’ Statue. Highly appealing Danbury Mint sculpture model entitled “One Small Step for Man,” portraying Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin presenting the American flag on the lunar surface, with replica of the front page of The New York Chronicle as the background. Hand-painted and constructed of cold-cast porcelain, astronauts stand approximately 7˝ tall from lunar surface base, which measures 13.5 x 7; flag stands 8.5˝ tall from base, and the newspaper background measures 11.75 x 10.25. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from the Danbury Mint, bearing serial number A1415. Starting Bid $200

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APOLLO 12

Apollo 12 cover carried to the moon on Apollo 15 8276. Apollo 12 Flown Signed Cover. Rare Apollo 12 ‘Type 1’ cover

carried to the moon on the Apollo 15 mission, 6.5 x 3.5, numbered 61/87, signed in black felt tip by the full Apollo 12 crew: Charles Conrad, Richard Gordon, and Alan Bean. Also signed and flight-certified on the reverse in blue ballpoint, “This envelope was flown to the moon on Apollo 15, Richard F. Gordon, Jr.,” and again initialed and certified above the cachet in black ballpoint, “Flown to the Moon, RG.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a notarized letter of authenticity from Barbara Gordon, as well as a certificate signed

by Richard Gordon. These covers were prepared to be carried on the Apollo 12 mission but did not make it due to an oversight; Jim Irwin later carried them on his Apollo 15 mission as a favor to Mrs. Gordon. These 87 were the only Apollo 12 cachet covers to be flown, making them quite scarce and highly desirable. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $2500

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One of 27 SNAP pins carried by Charles Conrad 8277. Apollo 12 Flown Pin. Rare SNAP-27 RTG tie pin originally from the personal collection of Charles Conrad, set upon a 4.5 x 3 x 1 wooden base bearing an engraved metal plaque, reading, “Carried Aboard Apollo 12 to the Ocean of Storms, November 1969,� and bearing a facsimile signature of Charles Conrad. The block is also authentically signed in silver ink by Alan Bean and Richard Gordon. Includes the original plastic box. In fine condition.

A total of 27 SNAP-27 Pins were flown to the moon by Charles Conrad on behalf of Charles B. Appleman of General Electric.

General Electric was the prime contractor for the SNAP-27 Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generator units, which were used to provide electric power for the Apollo Lunar Surface Experiment Packages (ALSEP) left on the moon

by Apollo 12, 14, 15, 16, and 17. The pins themselves flew in PPK #1029 aboard the Apollo 12 CSM, and upon arrival at the moon Conrad transferred them to the LM where they eventually landed at the Ocean of Storms. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $500

8278. Apollo 12 Signed Photograph. Choice of-

ficial color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of the Apollo 12 prime crew in their white space suits, boldly signed in black felt tip by Charles Conrad, Richard Gordon, and Alan Bean. In very fine condition.

From the collection of aerospace memorabilia specialist Ken Havekotte. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

8279. Apollo 12 Signed Cover. Apollo 12 launch day cover with a cachet honoring the mission, signed in ink by Dick Gordon, Charles Conrad, and Alan Bean. In fine condition. From the collection of aerospace memorabilia specialist Ken Havekotte. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

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Fifty iconic images from Apollo 12

8280. Apollo 12 Uncut 70mm First Generation Film Roll Strip. Fantastic

uncut first-generation film roll of 70mm color positive transparencies from the Apollo 12 mission, containing more than 50 images, including those of lunar surface operations, the spacecraft, and some taken while in orbit. In fine condition.

An outstanding roll of super clear, iconic images from man’s second journey to the lunar surface. From the collection of aerospace memorabilia specialist Ken Havekotte. Starting Bid $200

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Gordon’s NASAissued Apollo flight suit

8281. Richard Gordon’s Personally-Owned and -Worn Apollo-Era NASA Flight Suit.

Richard Gordon’s mustard-color rough cotton Apollo-era NASA flight suit with an official ‘meatball’ patch on the right breast and a leather name patch reading “Dick Gordon, NASA-MSC” affixed with Velcro over the left breast. The Kings Point manufacturer’s tag is sewn into the collar area, with a small identification tag below, “Richard Gordon.” The suit exhibits typical wear from use. Accompanied by a signed certificate of authenticity from Gordon, in full: “I hereby certify that this Apollo Era Flight Suit is from my personal collection.”

A fabulous Apollo item with excellent provenance from the astronaut himself. The Leon Ford Collection. Starting Bid $300

8282. Dave Scott’s Apollo 12 Oversized Signed Photograph. Ideal color semi-glossy 7 x 9.5 full-length photo of the Apollo 12 crew posing in their white space suits in front of the lunar lander, affixed to its original 10 x 12 mount, signed on the mount in black felt tip, “Charles Conrad, Jr.,” “Dick Gordon,” and “Alan L. Bean.” In very good to fine condition. Accompanied by a signed letter of authenticity from Scott, in part: “I hereby certify that the Apollo 12 Crew Photo... is from my personal collection, and was signed for me as a personal memento by all 3 crewmembers Pete Conrad, Dick Gordon, and Alan Bean. I was backup Commander for Pete Conrad during the training and flight of Apollo 12...It was a pleasure and significant experience to back up the crew of Apollo 12; and I have retained this personal memento in my personal collection since it was presented to me by the crew just after the completion of the Apollo 12 mission.” Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

8283. Alan Bean Signed Photograph.

8284. Alan Bean Signed Book.

Color semiglossy 10 x 8 photo of Bean making adjustments to the lunar module, signed in silver ink, “An island of refuge in an ocean of storms, Alan Bean, Apollo 12.” In very fine condition. Precertified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

Signed book: Apollo: An Eyewitness Account.

Limited collector’s edition, numbered 1258/3000. Shelton, CT: Greenwich Workshop Press, 1998. Leatherbound hardcover, 9.25 x 12.25, 176 pages.

Signed on the colophon in blue ink by Bean. In very fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

8285. Jack King’s Apollo 12 Set of (5) Badges. Set of five original laminated NASA Kennedy Space Center badges for Apollo 12, each approximately 4 x 2.5, including: a public affairs site access pass issued to Jack King, stamped “237”; a host pass stamped “VAB” and dated “Dec 17 1969”; a press pool pass, stamped on the reverse “1”; a yellow pass with NASA ‘meatball’ logo stamped “I” and “324,” and dated “Dec 17 1969”; and a launch day pass bearing the Apollo 12 mission insignia, stamped on the reverse “7138.” In overall fine condition, with slight bowing to one. Originating from the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation, a portion of the proceeds for the sale of this item will be donated to the ASF. Starting Bid $200

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APOLLO 13

“Okay. Houston....We had a pretty large bang”

8286. Apollo 13 Flight Plan Signed by Fred Haise. Apollo 13 flight plan manual entitled “Final Apollo 13 Flight Plan, AS-508/CSM-109/LM-7, March 16, 1970,” 8 x 10.5, signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint, “Fred Haise, Apollo 13 LMP.” Also signed inside on page 3-38 at the time the crew discovered the spacecraft’s malfunction, “’Okay. Houston….We had a pretty large bang…’ Fred Haise, Apollo 13 LMP.” The manual is disbound and each page is contained in a sleeve within a large binder. In fine condition, with some mild foxing, rust marks, and tears at binder holes to cover and first page; interior pages remain fine. Uncommon even in unsigned examples, this is an especially desirable flight plan as it is signed and annotated by the infamous mission’s Lunar Module Pilot. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

Flown heatshield from the collection of CMP Swigert 8287. Apollo 13 Flown Heatshield Plug. Flown

heatshield plug from the Apollo 13 Command Module Odyssey encased in an acrylic cylinder measuring 2.75˝ in diameter and 2.75˝ tall. The plug measures 1.5˝ across and has the number “12” engraved on the bottom.

The cylinder is engraved on the bottom with black text, “Apollo 13, April 11–17, 1970.” In fine condition. From the personal collection of Apollo 13 Command Module Pilot Jack Swigert and accompanied by a letter of authenticity signed by his sister. Heatshield plugs are made of a lightweight fiberglass honeycomb, which is hand-filled with an ablative resin material in order to limit heat exposure during re-entry. Starting Bid $300

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8289. Apollo 13 Flown Couch Fragment Display Signed by Haise. Flown triangular swatch of couch fabric material from the Apollo 13

Command Module couches affixed to an 8 x 10 presentation sheet signed in blue ballpoint by Fred Haise, in part: “This segment of Armalon material displayed below was part of Command Module Odyssey and went around the moon on the flight of Apollo XII during April 11 to 17, 1970. Armalon was used for the body support covering on the Apollo Command Module crew couches and consisted of multiple layers of fiberglass Beta cloth which was impregnated and covered with Teflon.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

Rare flown UK flag signed by the full Apollo 13 crew 8290. Apollo 13 Flown UK Flag and Signed Presentation. Scarce flown Beta

cloth flag of the United Kingdom, 5.75 x 4, carried aboard the command module Odyssey during the historic Apollo 13 mission, affixed to a 10 x 12 certificate of authenticity bearing the mission insignia and signed in black felt tip by James Lovell, Jack Swigert, and Fred Haise.

The certificate reads: “This flag was on board Apollo XIII during its flight and emergency return to Earth.” In fine condition, with faint hints of foxing to left and top edges. Accompanied by a signed letter of authenticity from Lovell, in part: “I hereby certify that this National Flag of Great Britain was on board the Apollo 13 spacecraft…

This flag was from my personal collection of space artifacts and has been in my possession since the mission.” With direct provenance from the mission’s heroic commander, this is a wonderful example of a flown flag and the first such example for the United Kingdom that we have encountered—an all-around tremendous piece signed by the entire Apollo 13 crew. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $300

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Huge cover collection honoring Apollo 13

8291. Apollo13Collectionof Covers. Extensive collection of

161 covers commemorating the Apollo 13 mission, with launch day, splashdown, and ‘Type 1’ insurance covers, as well as examples issued by the Manned Spaceflight Cover Society and many others, all of which feature either printed or stamped cachets, and the majority postmarked during the five-day mission and bearing labels addressed to Reuben A. Ramkissoon. A selection of covers are individually signed by astronauts, including: Jack Swigert, Ken Mattingly, Bill Pogue, Jack Lousma, and Vance Brand. Includes a few printed and stamped signatures, and several of the covers are signed by various NASA personnel members. All are housed in a binder. In overall fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

Crew-signed Apollo 13 cover with note from CMP Swigert 8292. Apollo 13 Signed Cover. Two

items: an uncommon ‘Apollo Chart’ style cover with ‘Moon Landing Mission Aborted’ label, postmarked April 14, 1970, signed in blue ballpoint

by James Lovell and Jack Swigert, and in black felt tip by Fred Haise; and an ANS from Swigert, signed “Jack,” one page, 5.5 x 8.5, personal letterhead, no date, in part: “Thanks so much for your kind contribution to my campaign. It’ll help us maintain the momentum we now have. I’m most grateful.” In overall fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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8293. Apollo 13 Signed Cover. Attractive cover bearing

the Apollo 13 mission insignia, postmarked with splashdown date of April 17, 1971, signed in blue felt tip by Fred Haise, in blue ballpoint by Jack Swigert, and in black ballpoint by James Lovell. In fine condition, with a trace of a previous label beneath Lovell’s signature Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

8294. Apollo 13 Set of (4) Covers with Flown Ink.

Collection of four limited edition covers with ink notations made by Ken Havekotte using a Fisher Space Pen flown on Apollo 13: one with a KSC launch date postmark, numbered 22/28, with the writing: “This ink, from an ALSEP/Fisher Space Pen, flew to the Moon onboard the Apollo 13 Command Module #109 S/C from April 11–17, 1970”; and a set of three Apollo 13 covers honoring specific dates during the mission, numbered 28/55, each notated, “This ink flown to the Moon onboard Apollo 13!” Also includes a certificate of authenticity signed in the same ink. In overall fine condition.

From the collection of aerospace memorabilia specialist Ken Havekotte. Starting Bid $200

8295. Apollo 13 Signed DVD Display. Collector’s Edi-

tion DVD of Apollo 13, signed in black felt tip

by Tom Hanks, Ron Howard, and James Lovell. Mounted and framed with its disc, an Apollo 13 pin, and a picture of the three signers posing with the DVD to an overall size of 12.25 x 16.25.

In fine condition. Precertified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

8296. Apollo 13 Mission Control Signed Photograph.

Satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of mission control celebrating the safe return of the Apollo 13 crew, signed in black felt tip by Gerry Griffin, Gene Kranz, and Glynn S. Lunney. In very fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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8297. Apollo 13 Launch Cover and Willy Brandt Signed Photograph. Two items: an Apollo

13 launch day cover with a color cachet, signed in black felt tip by Spiro T. Agnew, Willy Brandt, Kurt H. Debus, and one other; and a matte-finish 4 x 5.75 portrait of Brandt, signed in black felt tip. In overall fine condition, with two horizontal creases to photo. Vice President Agnew was chairman of the Space Task Group, Debus was director of the Kennedy Space Center, and German Chancellor Willy Brandt was a special guest who attended the Apollo 13 launch. From the collection of aerospace memorabilia specialist Ken Havekotte. Starting Bid $200

8298. Fred Haise Collection of (7) Signed Photographs. Seven signed photos: a set of six identical official

color 8 x 10 NASA lithographs of Haise posing in his white space suit, each signed in black felt tip, “Best wishes, Fred W. Haise”; and an official color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of Haise in a suit and tie posing with a capsule model, signed and inscribed in light black felt tip, “Thanks much for your efforts to make ‘my week’ a good one. Best wishes to Bill & Gene, Freddo.”

In overall very good to fine condition, with some scuffing to face of formal photo, which also bears light contrast to the signature against the dark background. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

8299. Fred Haise Signed Hat. Beige-colored adjustable cap from the Kennedy Space Center with embroidered Apollo 13 mission insignia and “Failure Is Not An Option” text on the crown, and the navy blue rim signed in silver ink, “Fred Haise, Apollo 13 LMP.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

8300. Fred Haise Signed Photograph. Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of

the Apollo 13 splashdown on April 17, 1970, signed in black felt tip, “‘A successful splashdown for Apollo 13 after escaping disaster!’ Fred Haise, LMP 1970.”

In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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8301. Fred Haise Signed Photograph.

Awesome color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of planet Earth, signed in gold ink, “Our view of home from the Lifeboat ‘Aquarius,’ Fred Haise, Apollo 13 LMP.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

8302. Gene K r a n z S i g n e d Book. Signed

book: Failure Is Not an Option.

Collector’s edition. Norwalk, C T: E a s t o n Press, 2007.

Leatherbound hardcover, 6.25 x 9.25, 415 pages. Signed on the colophon in blue felt tip. In very fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

Kranz’s Apollo 13 movie script and invitation to a VIP screening

8303. Gene Kranz’s Apollo 13 Movie Script. Gene Kranz’s brad-bound Imagine Entertainment typescript for the film

Apollo 13, fourth revised draft, 8.75 x 11.25, 141 pages, stamp-dated August 8, 1994. Includes a typed letter bearing preprinted signatures of Ron Howard, Brian Grazer, and Tom Hanks, inviting Kranz to a screening, in part: “Without assistance from many astronauts, those who worked in mission control and other individuals associated with NASA and the Apollo era, making this kind of film would not have been possible. Out of respect for the program, we cordially invite you to attend a private VIP screening of APOLLO 13 on Monday, June 12, at 7:30 pm in Houston. Following the screening, we’d like the opportunity to meet you and talk about the film.” Also included is a follow-up letter with information for the event schedule, as well as a letter relating to a “Release to Portray Form” intended for Kranz; the unsigned form is included. In overall fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Farthest Reaches. Based on the book Lost Moon: The Perilous Voyage of Apollo 13, Ron Howard’s film adaptation of the third lunar-landing mission proved to be a major critical and box office success, and was awarded with nine Oscar nominations. Actor Ed Harris, who portrayed flight director Gene Kranz in the film, earned a Best Supporting Actor nomination for his performance. Starting Bid $200 WWW.RRAUCTION.COM

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Kranz’s personal notes on the debriefing of Apollo 13, the delivery of the lunar rover, and the status of Skylab 8304. Gene Kranz’s NASA Journal. Gene Kranz’s personally-

owned and -used spiral-bound NASA journal, 8.75 x 11, extensively used by Kranz as Flight Control Division chief at Houston’s Manned Spacecraft Center from February 26th to June 16th, 1970.

Consisting of handwritten meeting notes and agendas for the Flight Control Division, the journal covers a three-andhalf-month period, and is intensively annotated in various colored ink by Kranz, who adds his surname in felt tip to the lower right of the front cover, which he has labeled: “Flight Control Division, 2/26/70 to 6/16/70, File.” Of particular significance is the timeframe of the journal, which aligns with the Apollo 13 mission that took place between April 11-17, 1970. Additionally, the journal expounds on a variety of topics, including: various task and staff reviews, the ALSEP (Apollo Lunar Surface Experiments Package) and LCRU (Lunar Communications Relay Unit), a debriefing of Apollo 13 operations, a proposal for Apollo 14 simulation, the creation of the lunar rover system, and the status of the nascent Skylab project.

A small selection of the notes include: MMarch 16: “Edwards working on the Interface with the P. I.’s. Lunney—March 24th Tuesday, Flag, Suitcase, Griffin A-14,—Change roles for descent to establish limits for landability versus abortability.”

March 23: “Proposal for the Shuttle Program office—needs summarizing…After A-13 need review LM LO level & say how we will use for A-14 & subsequent. Action s/b at Splash & 1 month.”

April 27: “Briefing by ADA on the Cryo tank fixes—4 options & fact that we feel we need a cross gauging system. Note: we should address ourselves toward looking at similar situations in other systems…We are pressing on for Oct Launch to Littrow—GLEP Mtg is sked for Thurs & will try & resolve Fra Mauro/etc.”

June 10: “Windler reviewed A-13 Action items for debriefing, see list on clipboard—…Skylab Data Mgmt., MSFC has taken

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FSD position that we will perform all data reduction…brief Bean on ATMDC Interface with crew.”

June 15: LRV Systems, Review…stowed in Quad I (L of Ladder), Deployed as one sequence 1st step 45 degrees to LM Axis, second pull on D ring deploys the gear & allows the wheels to unfold…Start crew Tng—Oct. in 1G Trainer, Built by GM, Need work out the NAV procedures…LRV—Need delivery, 1 APR 71, First delivery, must be stowed @T–2 months.” Journal also includes packets relating to training notes, a review of the LCRU, and a status report of Skylab CST. In very good to fine condition, with wear to cover; inside pages remain relatively clean. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Farthest Reaches. After serving as a flight director for each of the Gemini missions, Kranz was selected as division chief for Flight Control in 1968, working in the same capacity for all odd-numbered Apollo missions, including both Apollo 11 and Apollo 13. As the leader of the ‘Tiger Team’ of flight directors, Kranz showed incredible resilience and ingenuity when confronted with the task of bringing the crew of Apollo 13 safely back to Earth. An amazing diary belonging to a man whom the entirety of the Kennedy Space Center looked to during one of the most harrowing moments in NASA history.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $300

Kranz’s Saturn Data Summary Handbook

8305. Gene Kranz’s Owned and Signed Saturn Data Manual. Gene Kranz’s personally-owned and -used Saturn Data Summary Handbook, 4.5 x 7.25, 130 pages, dated October 1, 1965. Published by Douglas Missile & Space Systems Division and prepared by Logistics Support, the handbook is divided by four tabs, “S–IV,” “S–IVB/S–IB,” “S–IVB/S-V,” and “Appendix,” and provides detailed illustrations and technical data summaries for the Douglas-produced Saturn S–IV and S–IVB stages of the NASA Apollo program, with the latter stage including information on the S–IB and S–V vehicles. Kranz has added his surname to the first page of the handbook in black felt tip. Housed in its attractive original Douglas binder. In fine condition.

Accompanied by a signed letter of authenticity from Kranz, in part: “The Saturn Data Summary Handbook…comes from my personal space memorabilia archives. I kept this handy for quick reference throughout the Apollo program as it contained a wealth of useful information…It should serve as a constant reminder of not only our accomplishments during this period but of the personal sacrifice that allowed us to forge a path from the Earth to the Moon and beyond.” Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

8306. James Lovell and Frank Borman Signed Photograph.

Uncommon color glossy 8 x 10 cardstock photo of the crew of Apollo 8 posing in their white space suits, signed in black felt tip, “James Lovell, Gemini 7, Gemini 12, Apollo 8” and “Reach for the stars! Frank Borman, ‘Gemini 7,’ ‘Apollo 8.’” In fine condition.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

8307. James Lovell and Fred Haise Signed Photograph and Cover. Two items: a commemorative cover with stamped cachet honoring Apollo 9, signed in ink by James Lovell and Fred Haise; and a color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of James Lovell and Fred Haise, signed in black felt tip by both. In fine condition. From the collection of aerospace memorabilia specialist Ken Havekotte. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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8311. Jack Swigert Collection of (3) Items. Collection

8308. James Lovell and Fred Haise Training-Used Signed Dictionary Page. Training-used double-sided page taken from the Apollo 13 Lunar Module Flight Crew G & N Dictionary, 5.5 x 8, listing various trouble-shooting references, signed on one side in black felt tip, “Used in training on Apollo 13, James Lovell” and “Fred Haise,” and signed again on the opposite side in black felt tip, “Used in training for Apollo 13, Fred Haise, Apollo 13 LMP.” 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. In fine condition. From the collection of aerospace memorabilia specialist Ken Havekotte. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

8309. James Lovell Signed Book. Signed

book: Apollo 13. Collector’s edition. Norwalk, CT: Easton Press, 2005.

Leatherbound hardcover, 6.25 x 9.25, 378 pages. Signed on the colophon in blue ink by James Lovell and Jeffrey Kluger. In very fine condition. Accompanied by the publisher’s certificate of authenticity and shrink wrap (sliced open).

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

8310. James Lovell Signed Photograph. Color

semi-glossy 8 x 10 photo of Commander Lovell posing in his white space suit with a lunar globe, signed in blue felt tip, “Houston we have a Problem, James Lovell, Apollo 13.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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of two items signed

by Swigert and one bearing his handwriting: an Apollo 13 recovery date cover, boldly signed in black ink; an RSVP card filled out entirely in Swigert’s hand, “John L. Swigert, Jr...will probably be arriving late”; and a letter of appreciation for a donation to his 1978 Senate campaign which bears a printed signature, but is addressed in Swigert’s hand to “Ken” and bears a note in his hand, “I’m deeply grateful.” In overall fine condition. Accompanied by an unsigned official glossy NASA photo. From the collection of aerospace memorabilia specialist Ken Havekotte.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

8312. Jack Swigert S i g n e d Ty p e d Letter. TLS signed

“Jack,” one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, May 10, 1973. Letter to former Green Bay Packer quarterback Bart Starr, in full: “While I sent my acceptance in separately, I did want to express my appreciation to you personally for your kind invitation. Being an old and very littleknown college guard, I can’t think of a more worthy person or a more worthy cause to honor. Since you asked, there are some other astronauts among the group, in addition to Al Shepard, who are avid golfers—Charles M. (Charlie) Duke of Apollo 16 and Eugene (Geno) Cernan of Apollo 17. If you wanted to send them an invitation, address it to the Astronaut Office, Johnson Space Center, Houston, Texas 77058. I’ll be happy to help out in any way I can. I’ll be in touch with arrival plans at a later date. But, even though as a golfer I’d make a good astronaut, I’m looking forward to it and meeting you.” In fine condition. Swigert played right guard on the University of Colorado football team and was referred to by his teammates as ‘Big Swig.’ Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

APOLLO 14

8316. Apollo 14 and 16: Mitchell and Duke Signed Beta Cloth. Uncommon 8 x 5.75 piece of Beta cloth bearing the American

flag, signed below in blue ballpoint, “Charlie Duke, Apollo 16,” and in black ink, “Edgar Mitchell, Apollo 14.” In fine condition, with some staining to right edge. A less common format signed by a pair of famed lunar module pilots, both of whom have traversed the surface of the moon. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

8317. Apollo 14 Flown Beta Cloth Fragment.

8314. Apollo 14 Signed Cover. Apollo

14 US Navy Recovery Force cover postmarked on the USS New Orleans on the splashdown date of February 9, 1971, signed in ink by Alan Shepard, Edgar Mitchell, and Stu Roosa. In fine condition, with tiny spot of toning to top edge. From the collection of aerospace memorabilia specialist Ken Havekotte. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

Flown beta cloth swatch carried to the lunar surface aboard the Apollo 14 Command Module Kitty Hawk, approximately .75 x .75.

Encased in a limited edition cylindrical 2.75 x 3.25 piece of Lucite cut at an angle for display purposes, numbered 1/200, with a mission insignia and a certificate of authenticity at the bottom stating that the artifact originates from the personal collection of Edgar Mitchell. In fine condition. Originally distributed through the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation. Accompanied by its original matching box, numbered 1/200. Starting Bid $200

8315. Apollo 14 Crew Signed Program. Invitation from Governor Mike O’Callaghan of Nevada for cocktails with the Apollo 14 astronauts at Caesars Palace Hotel on March 17, 1971, measuring 10.25 x 7.25 open, signed in felt tip by Alan Shepard, Stu Roosa, and Edgar Mitchell. In fine condition. From the collection of aerospace memorabilia specialist Ken Havekotte. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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8318. Apollo 14 Flown Microfilm Canister Fragment. Frag-

ment of microfilm from a canister carried on the Apollo 14 mission, affixed to a certificate of authenticity from D. Kent Evans stating that the full canister was originally sold in 1994. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

8319. Jack King’s Apollo 14 Pair of Badges. Pair of original

laminated NASA Kennedy Space Center badges for Apollo 14, each 4 x 2.5, including: a public affairs site access pass issued to Jack King, stamped “84”; and a launch day pass for Apollo 14 bearing the mission insignia, stamped on the reverse “1730.” In overall fine condition. Originating from the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation, a portion of the proceeds for the sale of this item will be donated to the ASF. Starting Bid $200

8320. Edgar Mitchell and James Lovell Flown Signed Bible Fragment. Precious two-page segment of a microfilmed Bible carried to the

lunar surface in the space suit of Lunar Module Pilot Edgar Mitchell. The bible was produced by the Apollo Prayer League, a group of NASA engineers, scientists, administrators, and astronauts. The project was headed by Rev. John Stout, who worked closely with the astronauts and NASA personnel. The microfilm segment contains two pages of the King James Bible, which can easily be read under a microscope and represents the first and still only Bible that ever flew to the lunar surface. The microfilmed section is presented on a serial numbered 3.75 x 5 informational sheet presented to Larry McGlynn by Jim Stout, and signed in black ballpoint, “James Lovell, Apollo 13,” and “Edgar Mitchell, Apollo 14.”

Sheet bears the microfilm serial number of “C3H25.” In fine condition. Accompanied by photos of the two astronauts taken at the time of each signing. The 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 was again unable to reach its destination. The Bibles were then given to Apollo 14 Lunar Module Pilot Edgar Mitchell, who stowed them in his PPK bag and landed them safely on the lunar surface aboard the LM Antares on February 5, 1971. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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“Carried into lunar orbit aboard the spacecraft Kitty Hawk” 8321. Edgar Mitchell Signed Apollo 14 Patch.

Flown embroidered Apollo 14 mission patch, 4 x 3, initialed and flight-certified on the reverse in blue felt tip, “Flown, EDM.” In fine condition, with contrast to writing on back of patch. Accompanied by a signed letter of provenance from Mitchell, in part: “This certifies that the accompanying Apollo 14 embroidered crew patch… was carried into lunar orbit aboard the spacecraft Kitty Hawk in my personal preference kit…during the Apollo 14 mission to the moon.” Starting Bid $200

8322. Edgar Mitchell Signed Photograph. Color satinfinish 10 x 8 photo of Mitchell standing next to the American flag on the surface of the moon, signed in silver ink, “Edgar Mitchell, 6th man to walk on the moon, Apollo 14.” In fine condition.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

8323. Edgar Mitchell Signed Photograph. Official semi-glossy 10 x 8 red-numbered NASA photo of Mitchell walking along the barren lunar surface, signed in thin black felt tip, “Completion of ‘Thumper’ Experiment—Fra Mauro—5 Feb 1971, Edgar Mitchell, Apollo 14 LMP.” In fine condition.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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8325. Alan Shepard Signed Photograph.

Official color 10 x 8 NASA lithograph of Commander Shepard posing with the American flag on the lunar surface, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “Best wishes to Roger & Hattie, Alan Shepard.”

In fine condition. Precertified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

8326. Stuart Roosa Signed Photograph. Official color 10 x 8 NASA lithograph of Roosa posing in his white space suit against a background featuring the Apollo 14 mission insignia, signed in blue ballpoint, “Stu A. Roosa.” In fine condition, with a single line of scuffing to upper right background. Not an easy autograph to obtain. Starting Bid $200 124

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8327. Alan Shepard Signed Photograph. Official color 10 x 8 NASA lithograph of Shepard posing in his white space suit against a starry backdrop and the Apollo 14 mission insignia, signed in black felt tip, “Best wishes—Alan Shepard.” Reverse bears an ownership label. In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

APOLLO 15

Moondust-smudged contour map used for Lunar Rover navigation 8328. Dave Scott’s Apollo 15 Lunar Surface-Used Contour Map. Extraor-

dinary topographical map used on the surface of the moon, labeled “Hadley Rille, EVA-III,” one page, 8 x 10.5, signed and certified on the reverse in black felt tip, “This map was used aboard Lunar Rover #1 during Apollo 15, July 26–Aug 7, 1971. Dave Scott, Apollo 15 CDR.” The map depicts the LM site and intended course of navigation for the Lunar Rover during the third and final lunar surface EVA of Apollo 15. In fine condition, with light toning to adhesive remnants on reverse and expected wear from mission use.

Accompanied by a detailed signed letter of provenance from Dave Scott, in part: “I hereby certify that the Apollo 15 Lunar Rover ‘Contour Map,’ ‘Hadley-Rille, EVA-III,’ included with this letter was carried aboard Lunar Roving Vehicle #1 on the surface of the Moon for three days during Apollo 15, the first extended scientific exploration of the Moon…This Contour Map…consists of a section of the Hadley Apennine region on the Moon with contour lines depicting the relative height above the base altitude of the Moon as well as the planned route of the Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV) traverse during the third of three EVAs…The Map also includes crater names and planned exploration stations for EVA-III. Circular notes at each station define the bearing and distance from the station back to the Lunar Module…This map was used for relative heights along the traverse route as well as emergency return to the LM in the event the Lunar Rover was unable to return for any reason. A corresponding LRV photo map of the same area was produced to highlight surface ceatures such as crater size, shape, shadows and locations. This map was mounted on the Rover throughout the three days of surface excursions to be readily available. To expedite recovery and use, this map had been temporally removed from a book of ‘LM Lunar Surface Maps’ and attached to a Rover post with a large clip. The Map contains traces of lunar dust surface and was exposed to the temperature extremes, radiation, and Solar Wind on the surface of the Moon.” This contour map and the corresponding photo map—offered as lot 8329—cover exactly the same area, providing a rare opportunity to own a matching pair.

Although their route was shortened in order to meet the liftoff timeline, during the third EVA Dave Scott and Jim Irwin collected over one hundred samples from the surface and performed extensive photography tasks. Once they returned to the LM at the conclusion of EVA-III, Commander Scott performed what is probably the most famous experiment to ever be conducted on the moon when he simultaneously dropped a hammer and a feather to the surface. They hit the ground at the same time, proving Galileo’s centuries-old theory of falling objects in a vacuum. As a map actually used on the Lunar Rover during the final leg of Apollo 15’s surface operations—and which indeed appears to exhibit significant smudging from lunar dust—this is a truly extraordinary piece of tremendous historical significance. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $5000

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Surface-used Lunar Rover map for EVA-III, including craters “Wilbur” and “Orville”

8329. Dave Scott’s Apollo 15 Lunar Surface-Used Photo Map. Remarkable lunar map used on the surface of the moon, labeled

“Hadley Rille, EVA-III,” one page, 8 x 10.5, signed and certified on the reverse in black felt tip, “This map was used aboard Lunar Rover #1 during Apollo 15, July 26–Aug 7, 1971. Dave Scott, Apollo 15 CDR.” The map bears a few of Scott’s handwritten notations identifying various areas and geological features of the moon’s surface, including “Dome,” “Fifty-Five,” “Brandy,” “Gateway,” “Misty Doublet,” “Distant,” “Cliff,” “Lonely,” and most interestingly the craters named after the Wright Brothers, “Wilbur” and “Orville.” In fine condition, with light toning to adhesive remnants on reverse and expected wear from mission use.

Accompanied by a detailed signed letter of provenance from Dave Scott, in part: “I hereby certify that the Apollo 15 Lunar Rover ‘Photo Map,’ ‘Hadley-Rille, EVA-III,’ included with this letter was carried aboard Lunar Roving Vehicle #1 on the surface of the Moon for three days during Apollo 15, the first extended scientific exploration of the Moon…This maps was used to identify features along the traverse route as well as emergency return to the LM in the event the Lunar Rover was unable to return for any reason. A corresponding LRV contour map of the same area was produced to highlight elevations, contour lines, and other area characteristics. This map was mounted on the Rover throughout the three days of surface excursions to be readily available. To expedite recovery and use, this map had been temporally removed from a book of ‘LM Lunar Surface Maps’ and attached to a Rover post with a large clip. The map contains traces of lunar dust surface and was exposed to the temperature extremes, radiation and Solar Wind on the surface of the Moon.” This photo map and the corresponding contour map—offered as lot 8328—cover exactly the same area, providing a rare opportunity to own a matching pair.

This map represents the intended path of the Lunar Rover on the last EVA of the Apollo 15, the first mission to use the vehicle, and has the LM site and EVA Stations 9–14 labeled. Their route was shortened in order to meet the liftoff timeline and thus they take the exact path depicted on this map. During the third EVA Dave Scott and Jim Irwin collected over one hundred samples from the surface and performed extensive photography tasks. Once they returned to the LM at the conclusion of EVA-III, Commander Scott performed what is probably the most famous experiment to ever be conducted on the moon when he simultaneously dropped a hammer and a feather to the surface. They hit the ground at the same time, proving Galileo’s centuries-old theory of falling objects in a vacuum. As a map actually used by Commander Scott during the final leg of his lunar surface operations, this is a quintessential relic of the Apollo 15 mission. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $5000

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Critical piece of the Apollo 15 PLSS 8330. Dave Scott’s Apollo 15 Lunar Surface-Used PLSS/RCU Cover.

Portable Life Support System (PLSS) Remote Control Unit (RCU) dust cover, measuring 1.5˝ in diameter and .5˝ tall, featuring a black and silver stripe indicator on the top, a central nipple steel bolt in the center, and rim ridged in a diamond pattern for grip. The aluminum cap, with partially legible handwritten part numbers, was used to protect the PLSSRCU connector from contamination due to lunar dust accumulated during each EVA on the lunar surface. In very good to fine condition.

Accompanied by a signed letter of provenance from Scott, in part: “l hereby certify that the Apollo 15 PLSSRCU Electrical Connector Dust Cover included with this letter was an integral part of the PLSS that l used during the three periods of Extra Vehicular Activity (EVA) on the surface of the Moon...This Portable Life Support System (PLSS) Dust Cover was a vital element in the protection of the electrical connection between the PLSS and the Remote Control Unit (RCU) which was mounted on the astronaut’ s chest and used to monitor the condition and operations of the PLSS. Of particular concern was the pervasive dust that accumulated on the spacesuit and PLSS during the Extravehicular Activities (EVAs).

Prior to donning the spacesuit, the Dust Cover was removed and temporarily stored in the onboard ‘purse’ for retrieval and replacement after each EVA. Alter the Dust Cover was removed, the RCU cable was attached after the spacesuit was donned. Upon re-entering the Lunar Module after an EVA the RCU was disconnected and the Dust Cover was placed over the PLSS connector to protect from dust contamination and potential malfunction of the connection between the PLSS and the RCU....This PLSS-RCU Connector Dust Cover has been in my personal collection since returning to Earth.” Starting Bid $1000 WWW.RRAUCTION.COM

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Flown Apollo 15 lunar chart used for orbital photography 8331. Dave Scott’s Apollo 15 Lunar Orbit-Flown Photography Chart D.

Flown Apollo 15 lunar orbit chart, folded to 13 x 7.5, signed and flight-certified in the photography legend in blue felt tip, “Flown in Lunar Orbit for 6 days, Apollo 15, July 26–Aug 7, ’71, Dave Scott, Apollo 15 CDR.” The chart is comprised of twenty-one map plates taped together at the center which if detached and unfolded would measure over thirteen feet long. The chart depicts the entire lunar surface during revolutions 1 through 18, and is labeled on the first panel, “Lunar Orbit Chart D, Apollo 15 Revs 57–74, July 26, 1971, SKB 32100115-383, S/N 1001, 1st Edition May 20, 1971.” The landing site is shown on page D13, and the View more images at www.RRAuction.com map provides appropriate information for photographing the areas depicted. Map features extensive blue ink notations in another hand. In fine condition.

Accompanied by a signed letter of provenance from Scott, in part: “I hereby certify that the Apollo 15 ‘Lunar Orbit Chart D’ is from my personal collection and was flown in lunar orbit for six days aboard the CSM Endeavor during Apollo 15…This chart is comprised of 21 map plates depicting the entire lunar surface covered during revolutions 1 through 18…This is one of 4 such charts used by the crew for hand-held Hasselblad orbital photography during our six days in lunar orbit…Lunar Orbit Charts portray lunar topography by shaded relief with a western illumination, and include revolution numbers, and times of crossing…

The Photograph Legend information includes symbols for the lens to be used (80mm or 250mm), the time interval between frames, and a target number. Ground tracks below the orbit are marked by red and blue lines…This ‘Lunar Orbit Chart D’ has been in my personal collection since returning to Earth.” Supported by provenance direct from the Apollo 15 commander, this lunar orbit chart is an impressively detailed and visually striking flown piece. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $2500

Lunar surface Silver Snoopy pin 8332. Dave Scott’s Apollo 15 Lunar SurfaceCarried Silver Snoopy Pin. Flown sterling ‘Silver

Snoopy’ pin, ‘Type IV’ carried on board Apollo 15, and carried in the pocket of Dave Scott’s space suit during all three mission EVAs. 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 and is pinned to a white 5 x 3 card on which Scott has written in black felt tip, “Apollo 15 Snoopy Pin (carried in pocket on [lunar] surface) Dave Scott, Sept 29, 2014.” Accompanied by a signed letter of authenticity from Dave Scott stating, in part, “I hereby certify that the Silver Snoopy Pin included with this letter was carried in the pocket of my A7L-B spacesuit during Apollo 15...This Snoopy Pin was carried during each of our three EVAs at Hadley Apennine site, including the highest point reached on Hadley Delta Mountain. The location of the pocket in which the Snoopy Pin was carried can be seen in the photo above.” A small printed photo of Scott on the lunar surface is at the top of the letter identifying the pocket. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $1000

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Cue card used on the LM for Apollo 15 EVA-1, which included the first use of the Lunar Rover 8333.

D a v e S c o t t ’s Apollo 15 Lunar Surface-Flown EVA Cue Card.

Huge flown doublesided 10.5 x 16 cue card used inside the Lunar Module during preparations for the first EVA of Apollo 15, consisting of two cards taped together at the center, with one side headed “EVA 1 Prep” and the other headed “EVA 1,” signed and certified in the lower right corner in blue felt tip, “Used on the Moon, Hadley Apennine, during Apollo 15, July 21–Aug 7, 1971. Dave Scott, Apollo 15 CDR.” In fine condition, with the tape toned and dry.

Accompanied by a detailed signed letter of provenance from Dave Scott, in part: “I hereby certify that the large double-sided ‘EVA 1 PREP/POST EVA 1’ Cue Card included with this letter was used on the lunar surface aboard the Falcon Lunar Module (LM) during Apollo 15…To facilitate use during the EVA preparations and post-EVA periods this cue card was attached by the tab taped at the top to the internal AOT support bracket of the spacecraft. The front side of EVA-1 PREP was dated by hand 7/14/71; and included one handwritten entry: ‘& Ancillary Container’ as a procedure change. The activities covered by the cue card included in sequence: (1) preparing equipment for EVA-1, (2) donning the Portable Life Support System (PLESS), (3) PLSS communications check, (4) final systems preparation, (5) connecting the Oxygen Purge System (OPS), and (6) donning the helmet and gloves. The card was then turned over to the back side to complete the EVA-1 PREP period, the steps for which consisted of: (7) the final pressure integrity check…(8) cabin depressurization, and (9) final preparation for egress. The cue card was then stowed for use at the conclusion of EVA-1 after the crew had reentered the spacecraft—this began the ‘POST EVA-1’ period as shown in the right column of the back side. Because of the complexity and number of activities required to prepare for extravehicular activity (EVA); the cue card…was essential to minimize time required and enhance safety.” Upon exiting the LM to begin EVA-1, Commander Scott became the seventh man to walk on the moon. EVA-1 marked the first use of the Lunar Roving Vehicle, which Scott and Jim Irwin drove to the Elbow Crater along the edge of the Hadley Rille in an excursion that lasted more than six hours. Upon their return to the LM Falcon, they deployed the ALSEP, an experiment package which included numerous scientific instruments. A truly remarkable piece from the mission which was critical to ensuring the success of operations on the lunar surface. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $1000

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Massive American flag carried into lunar orbit by the crew of Apollo 15 8334. Dave Scott’s Apollo 15 Lunar Orbit-Flown Extra Large American Flag. Impressive flown American flag car-

ried into lunar orbit aboard the Command Module Endeavor during the Apollo 15 mission, 17.5 x 11.75, signed in the lower right corner in blue ballpoint by Dave Scott with his first initial, “D,” adding “A-15, CSM, Aug. 71.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a signed letter of authenticity from Scott, in part: “I hereby certify that the extra-large…United States flag included with this letter is from my personal collection and was flown in lunar orbit for six days aboard the Command and Service Module (CSM), Endeavor, during Apollo 15, July 26–August 7, 1971.” Flown with CMP Al Worden during the Endeavor’s six days in lunar orbit, this exceptional flag orbited the moon a total of 74 times, and now exists as a patriotic extension of one of the Apollo program’s most scientifically rewarding missions. Additionally, flown flags of such prodigious size remain rare and highly coveted by collectors. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $1000

Rare Apollo 15 PPK flown aboard the CM 8335. Dave Scott’s Apollo 15 Lunar Orbit-Flown PPK. Dave

Scott’s flown Personal Preference Kit (PPK) Beta cloth bag carried into lunar orbit on the Apollo 15 mission, 12 x 14, signed and flight-certified on the reverse in black felt tip, “Flown in Lunar Orbit for 6 days aboard Apollo 15, Dave Scott, Apollo 15 CDR.” A felt tip annotation on the front reads: “Kit, Pilot’s Preference, SEB12100018-204, S/N 1177.” In very good to fine condition, with expected wear from use.

Accompanied by a signed letter of authenticity from Scott, in part: “I hereby certify that the Apollo 15 ‘Kit Pilots Preference S/N 1177’ beta cloth bag was flown in lunar orbit for six days aboard the CSM Endeavor during Apollo 15...

Among the several items carried in this bag were copies of the United Nations Outer Space Treaty; its corresponding United Nations Rescue Agreement, and copies of the famous poem ‘High Flight’

by J. G. Magee, Jr. Also included were fragments of Eddie Rickenbacker’s World War I 94th Aero Squadron Spad fighter (authenticated by the US Air Force Museum) in which he became the leading Ace of World War I...This PPK beta cloth bag has been in my personal collection since returning to Earth.” A desirable flown format directly from the Commander’s personal collection. Starting Bid $500

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“Carried on Apollo Lunar Rover No. 1 during Apollo 15”

8336. Dave Scott’s Apollo 15 Lunar Surface-Flown License Plate Crew-Signed Display. Flown aluminum

‘lunar rover license plate,’ 1.25 x .75, 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 on all three lunar EVAs, including on the lunar rover. Neatly mounted to an off-white 17 x 13.5 cardstock display bearing an affixed Apollo 15 mission patch, photo of Scott driving the rover on the lunar surface, and a plate certifying flown status: “This license plate was carried aboard the first manned lunar rover vehicle during the entire exploration of the Hadley–Apennine, July 30–August 2, 1971.” Signed and inscribed below the photo in black felt tip, “To…with warm personal regards from crew of Apollo 15 and our thanks for a well tested vehicle. Jim Irwin,” “Dave Scott,” and “Al Worden,” with the name of the recipient having been marked over. In fine condition, with some toning to plate description on display. Accompanied by a signed letter of provenance from Scott, in part: “I hereby certify that the miniature metal Lunar Rover license plate…included with this letter and mounted with a photo and signatures of all three crewmembers, was carried on Apollo Lunar Rover No. 1 during Apollo 15…I carried these license plates in a pocket of my Apollo A7L-B EVA Spacesuit…during our nearly three day stay on the Moon as we drove 27.76 km across the lunar surface during approximately 19 hours of three EVAs exploring the Hadley Apennine region of the Moon. In commemoration of the first use of the Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV), the first vehicle to be driven on another world, I designed and had produced these small license plate replicas for use as presentation mementos after our mission to the Moon.” 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, where it remained 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 the LRV itself for around 17 miles across the lunar surface. A sought-after flown piece from the first mission to use the Lunar Roving Vehicle. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $1000

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Secret pouch worn for 18 hours on the lunar surface 8 3 3 7 . D a v e S c o t t ’s Apollo 15 Lunar Surface-Worn OPS Internal Structural Plate.

Lunar surface–used internal support bracket for the Oxygen Purge System worn by one of the Apollo 15 astronauts, 7.5 x 4, featuring a secret beta cloth pouch glued inside which was used to carry souvenir flags during his three lunar EVAs. In the event of PLSS (Personal Life Support System) failure, the Oxygen Purge System served as a backup air supply that could provide 30 minutes of breathing oxygen to the crewman. It was mounted on top of the PLSS backpack directly behind the astronaut’s head. In fine condition.

Accompanied by a detailed signed letter of provenance from Dave Scott, in part: “I hereby certify that the OPS Internal Support Bracket…with the attached beta-cloth Flag Package included with this letter was mounted inside an Oxygen Purge System (OPS) for three days of EVA excursions during Apollo 15, the first extended scientific exploration of the Moon, July 26–August 7, 1971. During the Apollo era, it was not unusual for engineers or technicians to secretly hide souvenir items in some part of the spacecraft or flight equipment before launch to be recovered after the mission…Several weeks after Apollo 15, this OPS bracket and Flag Package were shown to me by NASA senior management. Some of the small US flags…that had been extracted from the Package were also available. According to management, a member of the JSC Crew Systems Division (CSD) had prepared the flags and secretly stowed them in the beta cloth package…This was apparently unknown to anybody else until the OPS was disassembled after the mission…I was given the OPS Bracket and Package and a small number of flags…I presented some of the flags I was given to people who had made significant contributions to Apollo…This OPS Internal Bracket and mounted Flag Package have been in my personal collection since presented to me by senior management.”

During their three Apollo 15 EVAs, Dave Scott and Jim Irwin logged over 18 hours on the lunar surface, traveling 17.3 miles in the Lunar Roving Vehicle. This bracket was an integral component of the OPS, which was worn any time the astronaut was outside of the Lunar Module and served as a critical piece of safety equipment for survival on the lunar surface. The story behind its unexpected use as a carrier for souvenir flags adds to this item’s significance. A simply spectacular piece of surface-used hardware. Starting Bid $5000

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Amazing flown flag from Apollo 15 carried during lunar EVAs 8338. Dave Scott’s Apollo 15 Lunar Surface-Flown Flag Signed Display. Dave Scott’s lunar flown beta cloth American flag

carried on the lunar surface during the Apollo 15 mission, 2.5 x 1.5, neatly mounted to an off-white 13.5 x 17 cardstock display bearing an affixed Apollo 15 mission patch, photo of Scott saluting the flag on the lunar surface, and a plate certifying flown status: “This flag was carried on the lunar surface throughout the geological exploration of the Hadley–Apennine, Apollo 15 July 26–August 7, 1971.” The display mount is also signed in black felt tip by Scott. In fine condition, with some spots of light toning. Accompanied by a detailed letter of provenance signed by Scott, in part: “I hereby certify that the small beta-cloth US flag…included with this letter and mounted with the attached photo and certification was carried inside a beta-cloth package attached to an internal structural bracket of an Apollo 15 Oxygen Purge System (OPS) for three days of EVA excursions during Apollo 15…Several weeks after Apollo 15, this OPS Bracket and package containing this small beta-cloth US flag were shown to me by NASA senior management…According to management, a member of the JSC Crew Systems Division (CSD) had prepared the flags and secretly stowed them in the beta cloth package on a structural Support Bracket inside the OPS. This was apparently unknown to anybody else until the OPS was disassembled after the mission by some other member of the CSD and the flag package was discovered…At the management meeting, I was given the OPS Bracket and Package and a small number of flags…This small beta-cloth flag has been in [my] personal collection since presented to me by senior management after the mission.” In addition to its coveted lunar flown status, this small beta flag exists as one of the uncommon ‘hidden’ items deriving from the storied Apollo program. Although engineers or technicians were known to furtively stash souvenir items in the spacecraft or flight equipment prior to launch, lunar flown examples remain exceedingly rare, with this example all the more desirable given that it originates from the personal collection of the mission commander. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $1000

Carried 74 orbits around the moon 8339. Dave Scott’s Apollo 15 Lunar Orbit-Flown Flag. Beautiful flown American flag carried into lunar orbit

aboard the Command Module Endeavor during the Apollo 15 mission, 6.25 x 4, signed in the lower right corner in blue ballpoint by Dave Scott with his first initial, “D,” adding “A-15 CSM Aug. 71.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a signed letter of authenticity from Scott, in part: “I hereby certify that the medium United States flag included with this letter is from my personal collection and was flown in lunar orbit for six days aboard the Command and Service Module (CSM), Endeavor, during Apollo 15, July 26-August 7, 1971.” Flown with CMP Al Worden during the Endeavor’s six days in lunar orbit, this exceptional flag orbited the moon a total of 74 times, and now exists as a patriotic extension of one of the Apollo program’s most scientifically rewarding missions. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $300 WWW.RRAUCTION.COM

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Striking LM flown star chart from Apollo 15 8340. Dave Scott’s Apollo 15 Lunar Surface-Flown Star Chart. Dave Scott’s

lunar flown circular star chart carried on board the Lunar Module Falcon during the Apollo 15 mission. Chart measures approximately 8.25˝ in diameter, and consists of a black base disk portraying all stars visible within the hemisphere above the lunar module, and a rotatable semitransparent top disk with six circular ring displays, each of which represent a 60-degree field of view similar to those seen through the viewfinder of the Falcon’s Alignment Optical Telescope.

Reverse of chart bears an affixed swatch of Velcro, and is signed and flight-certified in black felt tip, “Circular star chart used on the lunar surface during Apollo 15, July 26–Aug 7, 1971. Dave Scott, Apollo 15, CDR.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a detailed letter of provenance signed by Scott, in part: “I hereby certify that the circular Star Chart included with this letter was used in the Lunar Module Falcon during Apollo 15…The circular rings on the transparent disk are actually [Alignment Optical Telescope] viewfinder areas that show the specific stars that would appear in the AOT field of view at six specific times on the lunar surface during a mission. The white dots on the black base disk are specific stars that are used for navigation...and for location and identification, lines are drawn between certain stars to form familiar constellations...The Apollo 15 LM carried two such star charts. The Apollo 15 LM carried two such star charts. The first star chart was for use in the event of an emergency abort liftoff immediately after the initial landing. The second chart was for use during a normal lift off at the end of the mission on the lunar surface. The second chart was used due to the fact that the planets and stars had precessed across the sky during the time the LM was on the Moon...The Apollo Star Chart has been in my personal collection since returning to Earth.” A highly appealing lunar flown star chart relied upon by CMD Scott and LMP Jim Irwin as they prepared to liftoff from the surface of the moon after nearly three full days of extensive lunar research. Precertified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $2500

Scarce Pucci-designed ‘Silver XV’ flown patch 8341. Dave Scott’s Lunar Orbit-Flown Apollo 15 Patch. Scarce flown Apollo 15 mission patch with

the addition of an embroidered silver “XV” hallmark near the center, measuring almost 4˝ in diameter, signed and flight-certified on the reverse in blue felt tip, “Flown to the Moon, Dave Scott CDR.” In fine condition.

Accompanied by a signed letter of authenticity from Scott, in part: “I hereby certify that the Apollo 15 patch (with silver ‘XV’) included with this letter is from my personal collection and flown in lunar orbit for six days aboard the CSM Endeavor during Apollo 15...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.” Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $300

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Celestial navigation chart used on Apollo 15 8342. Dave Scott’s Apollo 15 Lunar OrbitFlown Star Chart. Flown lunar orbit star chart

used on the Apollo 15 mission, entitled “LM Lunar Orbit, Star Chart, July 26, 1971 Launch,” one page, 15.75 x 7.75, signed and certified on the reverse in blue felt tip, “Flown in Lunar Orbit for 6 days during Apollo 15, July 26–Aug 7, 1971. Dave Scott, Apollo 15 CDR.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a detailed signed letter of provenance from Dave Scott, in part: “I hereby certify that the Lunar Orbit Star Chart included with this letter was used during six days in lunar orbit during Apollo 15…

The navigation of Apollo spacecraft was based on using the stars in a form of classical celestial navigation. The star chart is made of a plastic film (chronopaque). Color is used to differentiate the planet from the star field…Specific stars used for Apollo navigation are highlighted, named and numbered with a two digit numerical code…the constellations are heavily outlined and there are no background star fields to confuse the crew in locating the stars within the constellations. The star chart was used to identify and locate specific stars such that an onboard optical device, the Sextant, could be used to determine the orientation of the spacecraft relative to an onboard Inertial Measurement Unit…The onboard computer…would then calculate the location of the spacecraft in inertial space based on stored celestial coordinates of the navigation stars plus the Earth, Sun and Moon.” Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $1000

Apollo 15 Robbins medal made from the storied ‘1715 Spanish Plate Fleet’ silver 8343. Dave Scott’s Apollo 15 ‘Spanish Plate Fleet’ Robbins Medal. 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 “143” along the rim and was not flown. Medal comes in its original case, also numbered “143.” Condition is mint state.

Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Dave Scott. Prior to Apollo 15, the entire run of medallions had been carried on each flight; but because of spacecraft weight limitations resulting from additional payload on Apollo 15 (the first extended scientific exploration of the Moon), this mission could only carry 127 on board. Though unflown in their final format, these post-mission medallions (as noted by the correct spelling of ‘Apennine’) do contain flown silver from the Spanish Plate Fleet ingot-which clocked twice as much lunar flight time as any complete medallions carried on any flight before Apollo 15-combining 300 years of adventure, from Old World sea exploration to the modern world of space exploration. Starting Bid $300 WWW.RRAUCTION.COM

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8344. Dave Scott Signed Photograph. Official color semi-glossy 10 x 8 red-numbered NASA photo of Scott picking up the Apollo Lunar Surface Drill during surface boring operations at station No. 8., signed in silver ink, “Dave Scott, Apollo 15 CDR, EVA, Hadley Apennine, 1971.”

In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

Sought-after lunar flown cover from the Apollo 15 mission 8345. Apollo 15 Lunar SurfaceFlown Cover.

Extremely desirable Apollo 15 postal cover, 6.5 x 3.5, numbered 177 of 300, carried to the lunar surface aboard the Lunar Module Falcon, signed in the lower left corner by crew members Dave Scott, Al Worden, and Jim Irwin. In fine condition. Accompanied by its original unsigned informational card insert, as well as 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. 177, bearing NASA Serial No. 222, 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. Enhanced by the controversy surrounding their confiscation and subsequent 11-year detainment, Sieger covers from the highly successful Apollo 15 mission remain an immensely sought-after item for philatelists and space collectors alike. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $500

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8346. Apollo 15 Prime and Backup Crew Signed Cover. Splash-

8348. Apollo 15 Signed Photograph and Cover.

down cover with a cachet of the Apollo 15 mission insignia, signed by the mission’s prime and backup crews in black felt tip or blue ballpoint, including: Dave Scott, Jim Irwin, Al Worden, Dick Gordon, Harrison Schmitt, and Vance Brand.

In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

8347. Apollo 15 Signed Cover. Splash-

down cover with a cachet of the Apollo 15 mission insignia, signed in black ink by Jim Irwin, Al Worden, and Vance Brand, and in blue ballpoint by Dave Scott. In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

Two items: a commemorative cover with a cachet honoring Apollo 15, signed in ink by Al Worden, Jim Irwin, and Dave Scott; and an official color 10.75 x 8.25 NASA lithograph bearing an affixed postage stamp and first day cancelation, signed in ink by Al Worden, Jim Irwin, and Dave Scott. In overall fine condition. From the collection of aerospace memorabilia specialist Ken Havekotte. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

8349. Apollo 15 Final Flight Plan. Apollo 15 final

flight plan manual entitled “AS510/CSM-112/LM-10, Final Flight Plan,” June 21, 1971, 8 x 10.5, 467 pages. The manual contains a detailed timeline for the mission. In fine condition, with a detached front cover.

Starting Bid $200

Panoramic lunar mapping film 8350. Apollo 15 SIMBAY Film and Canister.

Roll of second-generation negatives of the lunar surface taken by the panoramic camera in the Scientific Instrument Module (SIM) Bay of the Apollo 15 CSM, in its original canister measuring 10˝ tall and 6.25˝ in diameter. The label on the top reads: “Apollo 15, Mag Pan, Film type: 2420/2422, Part 14B of 18, Frames 0028 to 0073, Date 3 Aug 72, 2nd Gen. Direct Neg Rectified.” In fine condition, with dents to the canister’s rim. This film was directly reproduced from the original negatives taken in space by the 24-inch-focal-length Itek camera carried in the CSM SIM Bay, which were retrieved by Al Worden during an EVA prior to reentry. These high-resolution lunar panoramas were used in improving NASA’s lunar maps. Starting Bid $200

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8351. Apollo 15 and 16 Set of (11) Training Cue Cards.

Assortment of eleven cue cards used during Apollo 15 simulation bay training and repurposed for the Apollo 16 mission, ranging in size from 1.5 x 1.5 to 10.5 x 8, six of which are dated September 14, 1971, and two respectively dated October 21, 1971, and November 9, 1971; four of the cards bear pencil or ink notations, and the seven smallest cards have swatches of Velcro affixed to one side. Five of the cards are double-sided.

Cards are related to: “Inertial LOS Rates vs Time Heads Down”; “RR Range vs AGC Volts”; “DEDA Addresses”; “APS All Pitch Rates” and “DPS/APS All Pitch Rates”; “APS Burn” and “DPS Burn”; “Abnormal Vehicle Dynamics,” “Rapid IMU Realign,” and other emergency procedures; and a tri-fold “PGNS/AGS Training Card.” In overall very good to fine condition. Starting Bid $200

8352. Apollo 15 NASM ‘Exploring the Moon’ Model. Superbly

detailed model of a lunar rover with Apollo astronaut, entitled “Exploring the Moon,” measures approximately 7 x 4.25 x 4, hand-casted and -painted by Code 3 Collectibles and jointly developed with the Smithsonian Institution for the National Air and Space Museum collection. Three components attach to the rover chassis: the high-gain antenna, navigation console, and television camera, the latter of which has snapped cleanly from front and could easily be fixed. Includes display cover and 12 x 9.5 x 1.5 base with engraved plate; base is sculpted to represent the lunar surface with tire tracks. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

8353. Apollo 15 Flown Recording Tape Segment. Flown segment of recording tape used on Apollo 15, measuring

1.5˝ long, affixed to a color 11 x 8.5 presentation certificate. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Mike Smithwick, author of Distant Suns, certifying that the segment was removed from a reel of voice/data recording tape which flew to the moon on the Apollo 15 mission. Also includes copies of supporting documentation related to the tape’s flight and removal. From the collection of aerospace memorabilia specialist Ken Havekotte. Starting Bid $200

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Enormous Apollo 15 splashdown flag presented to Worden by MC

8354. Al Worden’s Apollo 15 Splashdown Flown Oversized Flag. Impressive American flag

flown during splashdown of the Apollo 15 mission, 10.5 x 7.25, affixed to a 16 x 12 presentation mount, signed in the border below the flag in black felt tip, “Presented to me by Mission Control, Al Worden, Apollo 15.” Presentation inscription along the top of the mount reads, “Flown at splashdown of Apollo 15,” and along the bottom, “To Al Worden-with respect and admiration, from the men of mission control.” In fine condition, with a pair of staple marks to the bottom right corner of the mount, and a small spot of dampstaining to lower edge of the mount; the flag remains gorgeously preserved. Following his twelve-day mission aboard the Apollo 15 spacecraft, Worden and his crew splashed down in the north Pacific Ocean on August 7, 1971. Once aboard the recovery ship, the USS Okinawa, this grand flag was presented to the mission CMP as a warm and patriotic reminder of a job well-done. The Leon Ford Collection. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $300

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8355. Al Worden’s Signed Apollo 15 Insurance Cover .

Apollo 15 ‘Type 1’ insurance cover, 6.5 x 3.5, with a cachet of the Apollo 15 mission insignia, and bearing a July 26, 1971, Kennedy Space Center postmark, signed in black felt tip by Dave Scott, Al Worden, and Jim Irwin. Also signed on the reverse, “From my personal collection, Al Worden, Apollo 15,” and initialed above “#461 AMW.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a signed letter of authenticity from Worden which states, “I hereby certify that the commemorative postal cover, number 461…was an Apollo 15 insurance cover. It has been in my possession since the flight in 1971.” In fine condition. From the collection of aerospace memorabilia specialist Ken Havekotte. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

8356. Al Worden Collection of (3) Signed Items.

Three items: an original official NASA color 70mm transparency depicting footprints on the lunar surface, contained within its original 5.5 x 8.75 presentation folder, signed on the folder in black ink, “First deep space walk—197,000 miles from Earth! Al Worden, Apollo 15”; an official color 10 x 8 NASA lithograph of the Apollo 15 CSM, signed in black felt tip, “Launched first satellite from space in lunar orbit, first deep space walk, 39 minutes outside of S/C 197,000 miles from Earth! Al Worden, Apollo 15 CMP, July–August 1971”; and an Apollo 15 recovery cover, signed and inscribed in black ballpoint, “To Ken—Best wishes, Al Worden, Apollo 15.” In overall fine condition. From the collection of aerospace memorabilia specialist Ken Havekotte. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

8357. Al Worden’s H o n o r ary Citizen of Chicago Medal. Honor-

ary Citizen of Chicago medal issued to Apollo 15 Astronaut Al Worden. Gold-colored bronze, 76 mm, 232 gm. The front features raised text, “Honorary Citizen of Chicago, Richard J. Daley, Mayor,” with center engraved, “Astronaut Alfred M. Worden, Jr., Apollo 15, September 15, 1971”; the reverse shows Chicago’s coat of arms, the motto on ribbon, “Urbs in Horto,” a Native American on ground to right, a ship at sea to left, and a child in shell above, all of which is encircled with raised text, “City of Chicago, Incorporated 4th March 1837.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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8358.

Al W o r d e n Signed Apollo 15 Medallion. Uncom-

mon Apollo 15 commemorative bronze medal, 2.5˝ in diameter, designed by Ralph J. Menconi and struck by the Medallic Art Co. of New York. The front shows the crew in relief with raised names and the mission lunar emblem; the reverse depicts the lunar rover driving on the Hadley-Apennine region, with raised text and the lunar module and Earth in the distance. Housed in a plastic 4 x 4 display case, signed on the front in black felt tip, “Al Worden, Apollo 15.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

8359. Jim Irwin Signed Photograph.

Official color 10 x 8 NASA lithograph of Irwin saluting the American flag on the lunar surface, signed in black felt tip, “Jim Irwin,” with a printed sentiment above the signature. In fine condition, with a trimmed top edge. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

8362. Apollo 15 Fire Extinguisher Assorted Small Components . Flown assortment of five small parts removed

8360. Jim Irwin Set of (3) Signed Covers. Three

commemoratives covers with cachets honoring Apollo 15 or the Apollo program, each signed in black felt tip, “Jim Irwin, Apollo 15,” with Irwin adding the launch and landing dates to one, “26 July—7 Aug 71.” In overall fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

from the lone fire extinguisher of the Apollo 15 command module Endeavor, consisting of two rivets, a temperature indicator, and two metal slivers from the body of the fire extinguisher. In fine condition. Accompanied by a signed letter of provenance from retired NASA Subsystems Manager Robert Stuckey, in part: “Each Apollo and Skylab Command Module carried one Fire Extinguisher in case of an on-board fire. As NASA Subsystem Manager for the Fire Extinguishers, after each flight the Extinguishers were released to me for postflight testing of the extinguishing agent…Attached are two rivets, a temperature indicator, and a sliver of the metal body of the fire extinguisher (SN 6522570006 MMM) from Apollo 15, which was cut apart for analysis.” Starting Bid $200

8363. Jack King’s Apollo 15 Set of (5) Badges.

8361. Apollo 15 Mission Control Signed Photograph.

Scarce satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of mission control celebrating the safe return of Apollo 15, signed in black felt tip by Glynn S. Lunney, Gerry Griffin, Gene Kranz, Milton Windler, and Chris Kraft, who adds “Celebrating Apollo 15 Return.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

Set of four original laminated NASA Kennedy Space Center badges for Apollo 15, each approximately 4 x 2.5, including: a public affairs site access pass issued to Jack King, stamped “30”; a launch readiness review pass, stamped “92”; a flight readiness review pass; and a red launch day pass labeled “B” and bearing the Apollo 15 mission insignia, stamped on the reverse “1989.” Also included is an original laminated NASA Manned Spacecraft Center badge for Apollo 15, 2.25 x 3.75, issued to “John W. King” and stamped “AV.” In overall fine condition, with some mild spots of foxing to public affairs badge. Originating from the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation, a portion of the proceeds for the sale of this item will be donated to the ASF. Starting Bid $200

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Lunar flown Robbins medal gifted to Alan Bean from the crew of Apollo 16

8364. Alan Bean’s Apollo 16 Flown Robbins Medal.

Alan Bean’s flown sterling silver Apollo 16 Robbins medal, approximately 1.25? in diameter, with a raised design of the Apollo 16 mission insignia on the face and engraved on the reverse with the launch date of April 16, 1972, moon landing date of April 20, 1972, and return date of April 27, 1972. The medal is serial numbered “82” on the rim, and includes its original matching case. Condition is mint state. Accompanied by a lengthy handwritten and flight-certified letter of provenance from Bean, in full: “I hereby certify that this silver Apollo 16 Robbins medallion, #82 flew to the moon with the Apollo 16 crew in April 1972. This medallion was transfered [sic] to their lunar module which landed in the Descartes region of the moon on April 20, 1972. It remained inside the ‘Orion’ until liftoff on April 23rd. This silver Apollo 16 medallion has been in my personal collection since it was given to me by the Apollo 16 crew after their return to Earth.” This is the second scarcest medallion in the Robbins Series, with just 98 that were flown. In the hierarchy of desirability, a flown Robbins Medallion from the collection of a moonwalker, personally gifted by the members of its original mission crew, is of the utmost rarity and desirability. Starting Bid $1000

8365. Apollo 16 Oversized Signed Photograph.

Uncommon official color semi-glossy 14 x 11 NASA photo of Young jumping off the lunar surface and saluting the American flag, affixed to the original 20 x 16 mount, signed and inscribed on the mount in black ballpoint, “To Bob, with many thanks for your fine support and friendship, with warm personal regards, John Young,” and in light black felt tip, “Charlie Duke.” Includes the original cardboard backing with affixed NASA label. In very good condition, with a ding to bottom left corner tip, overall toning, and water staining and bits of foxing to mount. A car dealer on Florida’s Merritt Island during the early NASA programs, Bob Bryce often lent his cars to the wives of astronauts who were in town to watch launches at the nearby Kennedy Space Center. Vintage large format NASA photos are seldom seen on the market.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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8366. Apollo 16 Signed Award Certificate and Cover. Two items:

an uninscribed color 8.5 x 11 cardstock RCA award certificate bearing an affixed postage stamp and April 16, 1972, Kennedy Space Center cancelation, signed in felt tip by John Young, Ken Mattingly, and Charlie Duke; and a rare Bendix Launch Support Division cover, signed in blue ink before launch by John Young, Charlie Duke, and Ken Mattingly. In overall fine condition, with light creasing to certificate and moderate foxing to cover. From the collection of aerospace memorabilia specialist Ken Havekotte. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

8367. Apollo 16 Signed Invitation. Appealing invitation

for an official luncheon honoring the Apollo 16 astronauts at the at the Grand Ballroom, Sherman House, in Chicago, Illinois, on May 17, 1972, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Gino, Charlie Duke,” “John Young,” and “Ken Mattingly.” In very good condition, with overall toning and some spots of foxing.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

8368. Apollo 16 Signed Cover and Duke Signed Photograph. Two items: an

Apollo 16 Recovery Force cover postmarked on the USS Ticonderoga on the splashdown date of April 27, 1972, signed in ink

by John Young, Ken Mattingly, and Charlie Duke; and an official color glossy 10 x 8 red-numbered NASA photo of the Apollo 16 liftoff, signed in black felt tip, “April 16, 1972—Launch to the moon aboard mighty Saturn V Lunar Rocket. Charles M. Duke, Jr., Apollo 16 LMP, 10th Man on the Moon.” In overall fine condition. From the collection of aerospace memorabilia specialist Ken Havekotte. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200 WWW.RRAUCTION.COM

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The ninth man on the moon 8369. John Young Signed Photograph. Gorgeous color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Young leaping off the lunar surface and saluting the American flag, signed nicely in bold white ink, “John Young, 9th man on the moon, Apollo 16 CDR.” In very fine condition. A pristine photo enhanced by the union of Young’s aerial pose and an inscription that affirms his place on history’s short list of moon walkers.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

8370. John Young Signed Photograph. Sought-after color satin-finish 8 x 10 fulllength 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 Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

8371. Charlie Duke Oversized Signed Photograph.

Uncommon official color semiglossy 11 x 14 NASA photo of Duke wearing a suit and tie and posing next to a small model of a lunar lander, affixed to its original 16 x 20 mount, signed and inscribed on the mount in black felt tip, “To Bob Bryce, with sincere best wishes and thanks for all your help, and friendship, Charlie Duke.” Reverse of mount bears an affixed NASA label. In very good to fine condition, with toning and some spots of staining. A car dealer on Florida’s Merritt Island during the early NASA programs, Bob Bryce often lent his cars to the wives of astronauts who were in town to watch launches at the nearby Kennedy Space Center.

Large format NASA photos are seldom seen on the market.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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8372. Charlie Duke Oversized Signed Photograph With Quote. Attractive color semi-glossy 15.25 x 9.25 pan-

oramic photo of the Apollo 16 lunar module, rover, and American flag at the Descartes Highlands, signed in thin felt tip, “Charlie Duke, Apollo 16 LMP,” who adds a lengthy inscription, “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.

The moon has a special beauty of its own. There is almost a purity about it—so still and pristine, unspoiled by any pollution of man. Directly over my head was the Earth, a beautiful blue and white jewel suspended in the blackness of space.

Now, as I look back at the Moon, I hope that our footprints will lead the way for future explorers.” Nicely double-matted and framed to an overall size of 20.25 x 14.25. In fine condition.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

8373. Charlie Duke Signed Photograph.

Color semiglossy 10 x 8 full-length photo of Duke saluting the American flag on the lunar surface, nicely signed in silver ink, “Charlie Duke, 10th Man to Walk on the Moon, Apollo 16.”

In very fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

8374. Jack King’s Apollo 16 Set of (3) Badges. Three items:

two original laminated NASA Kennedy Space Center badges for Apollo 16, 2.5 x 3.75 and 3.75 x 2, one labeled “Permanent Firing Room Access” and stamped “16,” and the other labeled “Flight Readiness Review” and stamped “59”; and an original laminated NASA Manned Spacecraft Center badge for Apollo 16, 2.25 x 3.75, issued to “John W. King” and stamped “AV.” The KSC badges bear affixed labels issued to “Mr. J. King” and “J. Young.” In overall fine condition, with some spots of staining to mission badge. Originating from the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation, a portion of the proceeds for the sale of this item will be donated to the ASF. Starting Bid $200

8376. Apollo 16 Fire Extinguisher Rupture Burst Disk.

Flown burst disc assembly removed from the lone fire extinguisher of the Apollo 16 command module Casper, consisting of disc and two small circular metal parts, each approximately .75˝ in diameter. In fine condition. Accompanied by a signed letter of provenance from retired NASA Subsystems Manager Robert Stuckey, in part: “Each Apollo and Skylab Command Module carried one Fire Extinguisher in case of an on-board fire. As NASA Subsystem Manager for the Fire Extinguishers, after each flight the Extinguishers were released to me for postflight testing of the extinguishing agent. In addition, I personally rendered each extinguisher safe for display by releasing all remaining pressure, and by removing the rupture disk and the bottom fill port plug…Attached is the burst disk and related hardware from the Apollo 16 (CM 113) Fire Extinguisher, ID Number ME 280–0010–0006, SN 652570001 NNN.” Starting Bid $200

8375. Apollo 16 Flown Pyro System Schematic Fragment. Flown Pyro Sys-

tem schematic section from a data book flown to the moon’s surface aboard the Apollo 16 Lunar Module Orion, approximately 1.25 x 1. Encased in a limited edition cylindrical 2.75 x 3.25 piece of Lucite cut at an angle for display purposes, numbered 1/200, with a mission insignia and a certificate of authenticity at the bottom stating that the artifact originates from the personal collection of Charlie Duke. In fine condition. Originally distributed through the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation. Accompanied by its original matching box, numbered 1/200. Starting Bid $200

8377. Apollo 16 Set of (11) Training Cue Cards. As-

sortment of eleven cue cards used during Apollo 16 simulation bay training, ranging in size from 3.5 x 1.5 to 6 x 8, ten of which are dated March 8, 1972, and one dated February 10, 1972; nine of the cards bear pencil or ink notations, and all have small swatches of Velcro affixed to one side. Three of the cards are double-sided. Cards include: “MNVR Completion Time” (2); “View Looking Forward” of the exterior of the service module (2); “Manual SIVB TLI 1”; “Launch Abort Pad”; “CM EVA”; “EMER Cab Repress/VAC XFER to ECS”; “Contingency EVA”; “T&D”; and “Pre-Entry Attitude Timeline/Entry.” In overall very good to fine condition. Starting Bid $200 WWW.RRAUCTION.COM

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“The chart used on descent to Taurus Littrow”

8379. Gene Cernan Flown Apollo 17 Signed Map . Tremendous Lunar Descent Navigation map No. 6 carried to the moon aboard the lunar module Challenger during the Apollo 17 mission, 10 x 7.5, signed and flight-certified in black felt tip, “The chart used on descent to Taurus Littrow, Gene Cernan, Apollo XVII.” Attractively double-matted and framed with two images of the landing site, the mission patch, and an engraved plaque to an overall size of 20.5 x 27.5. The plaque reads, in part: “(Section 6 of 18) This map was used in the descent from orbit for the lunar landing of the last Apollo LM Challenger on December 11, 1972. The landing track is in the center, traveling from bottom to top. This map remained on the moon’s surface in the LM for three days, while Jack Schmitt and I explored the valley of Taurus–Littrow.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a signed certificate of authenticity from Cernan, in part: “This chart was folded into 18 numbered sections (of which this is section #6) and taped together in a continuous loop. Minutes to lunar touchdown are marked on the left side. The entire 18-map assembled chart was manifested as part #SKB 321100123–384, serial number 1002, and stowed aboard the lunar lander before and after use.” From the collection of Gene Cernan. An incredible lunar chart and display piece personally signed and certified by the last man to set foot on the moon. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $1000

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Penthouse centerfold prank carried into orbit on Apollo 17 8380. Gene Cernan’s Apollo 17 Flown Penthouse Centerfold. Gene Cernan’s Penthouse

centerfold carried to the Moon aboard the command module America during the Apollo 17 mission, measures 10.25 x 14 unfolded, signed and flight-certified in black felt tip, “Flown to the moon on Apollo XVII, CDR Gene Cernan.”

Removed from the October 1971 issue of Penthouse Magazine, the spread depicts ‘Pet of the Month’ Helen Caunt with two conveniently taped stickers of the cartoon characters Wile E. Coyote and the Road Runner. Another nude image of Caunt on the reverse is also playfully modified with an affixed cartoon sticker. In very good condition, with expected light overall creasing. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Cernan, signed in later age, in part: “I have kept this Penthouse centerfold as a memento of my Apollo 17 [mission] to the Moon after NASA returned it to me in 1973…This Penthouse centerfold represents one [of] the rarest and more ‘interesting’ Apollo artifacts of the Apollo 17 mission and was an example of the culture and camaraderie exhibited by [the] astronaut corp of the 1960’s.”

As a member of the back-up crew of Apollo 14 and the prime crew of Apollo 17, Cernan was involved with two of the greater pranks of the Apollo program. When the crew of Apollo 14 launched on January 31, 1971, they were surprised to discover a horde of mission patches hidden throughout their spacecraft. Designed by the Apollo 14 backup crew, the stowaway patches featured the popular Warner Bros. characters Wile E. Coyote and the Road Runner, and were embroidered along the top with the words ‘Beep Beep.’ The sheer number of patches floating in the service module prompted Commander Alan Shepard to contact mission control with the following: ‘Cernan, if I find another one of those patches, it will be BEEP BEEP your ass!’ Nearly two years later, Shepard and the crew of Apollo 14 found their revenge when Stu Roosa, then serving as part of the Apollo 17 backup crew, surreptitiously affixed inside the crew’s mission flight plan this Penthouse Pet centerfold with its humorous “BEEP BEEP Yuras” stickers. Undoubtedly the most risqué and unusual of all flown items. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $1000

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“Flown to the lunar surface in the valley of Taurus Littrow, December 1972”

8381. Gene Cernan’s Apollo 17 Lunar-Surface Flown Schematic. Gene Cernan’s lunar flown Abort Guidance System signal flow schematic carried aboard the lunar module Challenger during the Apollo 17 mission, measures 37.75 x 10.5, signed and flight-certified on the left side in black ink, “Flown to the lunar surface in the valley of Taurus Littrow, December 1972, Gene Cernan, Apollo XVII CDR.” Tab in lower right reads “SIGNFLOW AGS,” with adjacent NASA sheet information: “18 AGS, AGS Signal Flow, LM, 10 and Subs, Size J, Dwg No. 10.18, Page 10–30, Sheet 1 of 1.” The schematic was part of the Lunar Module Systems Data manual carried along for troubleshooting and reference for the many electrical and mechanical systems on the lunar lander, space suits, and lunar rover. The manual consisted of thirty-eight such drawings. This particular example details the connections between components, instruments, and readouts for the Abort Guidance System, which was only to be used in the case of an aborted landing. Matted and framed to an overall size of 43 x 16.25, featuring a window in the backing for viewing a photo CD and the certificate of authenticity signed by Cernan: “I certify that this schematic drawing from Apollo 17 was flown to the surface of the moon aboard the Lunar Module Challenger.” In fine condition. Accompanied by an image taken at the time of signing, as well as copies of images of the signed manual this schematic originates. After successfully undocking from Ron Evans and the command module America, the lunar module Challenger crew of Commander Cernan and LMP Harrison Schmitt landed within the lunar valley of Taurus–Littrow on December 11, 1972. The crew performed one EVA (extravehicular activity) on each of their three days on the lunar surface, and, after repairing the broken front fender of the LRV, proceeded to smash several Apollo records—lunar stay (74 hours, 59 minutes), total EVA duration (22 hours), and lunar rock and soil collection (253 lbs). A visually impressive lunar flown schematic, direct from the personal safekeeping of the last man to set foot on the moon. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $500

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Astounding step-by-step lunar flown cue card for the Apollo program’s final EVA 8382. Gene Cernan’s Apollo 17 Flown EVA Cue Card. Flown double-sided Command Module EVA cue

card used on the Apollo 17 mission, 5.75 x 8, vertically signed and flight-certified on the reverse in blue ballpoint, “Flown to the moon-Gene Cernan.” The front of the cue card, dated October 13, 1972, is headed “CM EVA” and lists initial steps for command module pilot Ron Evans prior to his historic EVA during trans-earth coast, with operations concerning “EVA Warning Tone Check,” “CMP Integrity Check,” “Cabin Depress,” and “Hatch Opening.”

The reverse of card, dated November 15, 1972, is headed “CM EVA Contd” and features various EVA maneuvers such as “Lower outer visors,” “Retrieve Lunar Sounder cassette,” and “Retrieve Pan Camera cassette,” with additional steps detailing “Hatch Closing” and “Cabin Repress.” In fine condition, with some brushing to inscription. Accompanied by a signed letter of provenance from Cernan, in part: “This lunar orbit flown Apollo 17 CM EVA cue card was one of only 4 cue cards used during Ron Evans’ historic one hour and four minute deep space EVA during trans-earth coast on December 17, 1972. This cue card was affixed to the Command Module’s main display console (MDC), and was directly exposed to the vacuum of space when the CM’s cabin was depressurized and the hatch opened for the duration of Ron’s EVA...This CM post EVA cue card...remains both a historic tool used on Apollo 17, and a rare example of a lunar orbit flown checklist from Project Apollo’s last voyage to the Moon.” With its extensively detailed breakdown of EVA steps for CMP Evans-from donning and locking his helmet to closing the module hatch and repressurizing the cabin-this cue card, deriving from the personal collection of the mission commander, provides an especially outstanding association between Cernan, who conducted the very last lunar surface EVA, and Evans, whose trans-Earth EVA was the very last of the Apollo program. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $500

Critical checklists used by the Apollo 17 Flight Director 8383. Apollo 17 Mission-Used Pair of Console Checklists. Flight Director Neil B. Hutchinson’s mission-used console

checklists for Apollo 17, 9.5 x 11.75, one labeled “Activation/ Descent” and the other labeled “Entry.” The “Activation/Descent” checklist has a handwritten note by Hutchinson affixed to the front, reading, “Apollo 17 Flight Director Activation (of CSM) console checklist built & used as executed for CSM/LM undocking on Apollo 17 just prior to descent, NH.” Inside are four 11 x 17 pages with handwritten notes along a timeline for the mission which were crossed out by Hutchinson as each procedure took place; among these notes are: “Verify SIM Bay Secure,” “Hatch, Probe, Drogue Removal,” “Verify Undock Att,” “CMP Suit Up,” “CSM/LM Umbilical Removal,” “LM Course Align,” “Suit Integrity Ck,” “CMP Helmet & Gloves Off,” “Circ Burn,” and “Verify SIM Bay Activation.” The “Entry” checklist has a handwritten note by Hutchinson affixed to the front, reading, “Apollo 17 Flight Director Entry console checklist built & used by Neil Hutchinson, NH.” Inside are three 11 x 17 pages with handwritten notes along a timeline for the mission which were crossed out by Hutchinson as each procedure took place; among these notes are: “Eat,” “RCS Preheat Ck,” “Verify MCC-7 Att,” “Final MCC-7 Status,” “Secure SIM Bay,” “Watch Logic/Pyro Checks,” “H2O Evap Status,” “Verify Hot Fire,” “Helos Airborne,” “Final Status Ck,” and “Splashdown.” In overall fine condition, with tears to one binding hole in the “Entry” checklist. Accompanied by two letters of provenance from Hutchinson. After beginning his career as a Manned Spacecraft Center mathematician during the Gemini program, Hutchinson rose through the ranks to serve as a flight director for Apollo 16 and Apollo 17. He played an especially major role on Apollo 17 and was responsible for many of the CSM activities during the mission, including Ron Evans’s EVA on the way home to retrieve film from the SIM bay. An incredible pairing of mission-used documents chronicling the journey of man’s last lunar landing. Starting Bid $300 WWW.RRAUCTION.COM

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8384. Apollo 17 Mission-Used Console ‘Bible’.

Flight Director Neil B. Hutchinson’s mission-used console manual for Apollo 17, 11 x 11.5, bearing a handwritten note

by Hutchinson affixed to the front cover: “This [is] my FD console ‘Bible’ built by me & used A LOT on the console for Apollo 17, NH.” The binder features a wealth of material inside, including numerous hand-annotated sheets, schematics, diagrams, and charts. The tab-separated binder includes sections labeled “Comm,” “SIM Bay,” “GNC,” “EECOM,” “Hatch/Antenna,” “Trajectory,” and “Rules.”

Among the highlights are several large fold-out schematics, many annotated in colored pencil, with the most heavily annotated including those for the communications system (with several additional pencil notes on radio spectrums and VHF modes), Service Module Reaction Control System, Sequential Power Distribution, Sequential Earth Landing System, Power Distribution Matrix, Suit and Cabin Pressurization, and Primary Glycol Loop. A handwritten page of notes in the SIM Bay section is headed “CM Photog,” and lists technical info for photography under the headers “Solar Corona,” “Zodiacal Light,” “Terminator,” “Earthshine,” and “Lunar Surface Scientific Interest.” In fine condition.

Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Hutchinson, in full: “This console handbook was assembled by Flight Director Neil Hutchinson for use on the Flight Director console during the flight of Apollo 17. It contains material that was essential to know and understand about various elements and aspects of the mission for those flight phases for which he was responsible: CSM lunar orbit, trans-earth transit, SIM bay EVA and earth entry.” After beginning his career as a Manned Spacecraft Center mathematician during the Gemini program, Hutchinson rose through the ranks to serve as a flight director for Apollo 16 and Apollo 17. He played an especially major role on Apollo 17 and was responsible for many of the CSM activities during the mission, including Ron Evans’s EVA on the way home to retrieve film from the SIM bay. A remarkable, unique piece of history from man’s last mission to the moon. Starting Bid $500

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Lunar flown flag with a signed letter from the Apollo 17 commander 8385. Apollo 17 Flown American Flag. Incredible lunar flown American flag, 5.75 x 4, carried to the moon aboard the lunar module Challenger during the Apollo 17 mission. Includes a TLS signed “Gene Cernan,” one page, 5.25 x 8, December 7, 1975, NASA letterhead. Addressed to Tom Lane, in full: “This flag of our nation flew to the moon aboard the spaceships ‘America’ and ‘Challenger,’ Apollo XVII, December 6–19, 1972. Let it be to you as it is to me, a symbol of the ambition, effort, and self-sacrifice of a people dedicated to the greatest nation in the history of the world. Please accept this flag with the pride the heritage of our country so righteously deserves.” In overall fine condition, with two spots of staining to the flag, and several to the letter. Supported by rock solid provenance direct from the mission’s legendary commander, this is a spectacular flown flag that represents the heroism and ingenuity of NASA’s most storied program. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $300

8386. Apollo 17 Oversized Signed Photograph. Attractive color glossy 14 x 10.75 photo of Commander Cernan posing between the lunar rover and American flag on the surface of the moon, affixed to the original 20 x 16 mount, signed on the mount in black ink, “Gene Cernan,” “Harrison H. Schmitt,” and “Ron Evans,” who dates the photograph, “Apollo XVII 6–19 Dec 1972,” and adds an inscription to upper portion of mount, “To Bob Bryce, This is your view of the valley of Taurus–Littrow, we stood on the shoulders of giants, very sincere and personal best wishes to a great friend, from the crew of Apollo 17, Gene, Ron, Jack.” In fine condition, with a block of toning from previous display and stray line through beginning of inscription. A car dealer on Florida’s Merritt Island during the early NASA programs, Bob Bryce often lent his cars to the wives of astronauts who were in town to watch launches at the nearby Kennedy Space Center. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

8387. Apollo 17 Signed Newspaper. Copy of Today: Florida’s Space Age Newspaper from December 7, 1971, measures 15.5 x 11.5 folded, showing a brilliant wide image of the launch of Apollo 17 with the caption: “A Beautiful Shot in the Dark.” Signed on the image in black felt tip, “Gene Cernan,” “Ron Evans,” and “Harrison H. Schmitt.” Headline below reads: “Cernan: ‘Something to Behold!’” In fine condition, with expected age toning. Enhanced by its uncommon format, this attractive display piece is signed by the entire crew of the final Apollo mission.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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8388. Apollo 17 Signed Cover. Apollo 17 launch day cover

with a cachet depicting the crew, signed in black felt tip by Gene Cernan, Harrison Schmitt, and Ron Evans. In fine condition.

From the collection of aerospace memorabilia specialist Ken Havekotte. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

8389. Apollo 17 Flown Film Fragment Presentation. Lunar flown .5

x .5 film chip fragment from the historic Apollo 17 mission, 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 chip from after liftoff until its Pacific Ocean splashdown. 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. Starting Bid $200

8390. Apollo 17 Flown Fragments of CM Outer Skin.

Two small flown swatches from the silver-colored outer skin of the Apollo 17 Command Module America, both .5 x .75, encased in a cylindrical 2.25 x 3 piece of Lucite cut at an angle for display purposes, with an Apollo 17 emblem and certificate of authenticity at the bottom. In fine condition. Originally distributed through the ‘Cernan Corp.’ Starting Bid $200

8391. Apollo 17 Oversized 3D Landing Site Relief Map. Phenomenal Apollo 17 lunar surface high-relief topographical map, 1:40000 scale, approximately measures 45 x 31, and portrays the dramatic terrain of the Taurus-Littrow valley, the landing site of the Lunar Module Challenger. The map notes the “Approximate Target Point” to center, surrounding craters like “Powell,” “Shakespeare,” “Sherlock,” and “Cochise,” as well as the region’s four main mountains: North and South Massif, Family, and Bear. Prepared and published for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration by the Defense Mapping Agency Topographic Center, Washington, DC. In very good condition, with notable cracks and missing portions to left and right edges; the aesthetic quality of the piece remains strong and highly presentable. Starting Bid $200

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8392. Apollo 17 Fire Extinquisher Rupture Burst Disk.

Flown burst disc assembly removed from the lone fire extinguisher of the Apollo 17 command module America, consisting of disc and two small circular metal parts, each approximately .75˝ in diameter. In fine condition. Accompanied by a signed letter of provenance from retired NASA Subsystems Manager Robert Stuckey, in part: “Each Apollo and Skylab Command Module carried one Fire Extinguisher in case of an on-board fire. As NASA Subsystem Manager for the Fire Extinguishers, after each flight the Extinguishers were released to me for postflight testing of the extinguishing agent. In addition, I personally rendered each extinguisher safe for display by releasing all remaining pressure, and by removing the rupture disk and the bottom fill port plug…Attached is the burst disk and related hardware from the Apollo 17 (CM 117) Fire Extinguisher, ID Number ME 280–0010–0006, SN 652570002 NNN.” Starting Bid $200

8393. Apollo 17 Set of (6) Training Cue Cards. Set of six cue cards used during Apollo 17 simulation bay training, ranging in size from 2 x 6.5 to 6.5 x 7, five of which are dated September 4, 1972, and one dated August 1, 1972; four of the cards bear pencil and red ink notations, and all have small swatches of Velcro affixed to one side. Cards include: two headed “LOI VGO,” with matching “LOI BT” times and “VGO/Thrust” numbers; a “DOI 1 Limits” card with emergency processes related to Descent Orbit Insertion; a “CIRC Limits” card with emergency processes related to Circularization; a “Landing” card with various steps relating to descent and post landing; and a double-sided card headed “LOI Limits” on one side and “LOI No Go’s” on the other, with various options related to Lunar Orbit Insertion. In overall very good to fine condition. Starting Bid $200

8395. Gene Cernan’s Apollo 17 Beta Cloth.

8394. Jack King’s Apollo 17 Pair of Badges. Two

original laminated NASA Manned Spacecraft Center badges for Apollo 17, both approximately 4 x 2.5, including: a redand-white “Return of the Crew of Apollo 17” pass bearing the mission insignia; and an orange public affairs pass issued to John W. King, stamped on the reverse “1007.” In overall fine condition. Originating from the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation, a portion of the proceeds for the sale of this item will be donated to the ASF. Starting Bid $200

Gene Cernan’s personallyowned 9 x 9 swatch of Beta cloth bearing a 3.5˝ diameter Apollo 17 mission insignia in the center. In fine condition.

Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from the Novaspace ‘Gene Cernan Garage Sale.’ Starting Bid $200

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8397. Gene Cernan’s Collection of (3) Signed Books.

8396. Gene Cernan Signed Book. Signed

book: The Last Man on the Moon.

Collector’s edition. Norwalk, CT: Easton Press, 1999. Leatherbound hardcover, 6.5 x 9.25, 356 pages. Signed on the colophon in blue ballpoint by Cernan. In very fine condition. Accompanied by the publisher’s certificate of authenticity and shrink wrap (sliced open). Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

Seven books from the collection of Captain Gene Cernan 8398. Gene Cernan’s Collection of (7) Signed Space Books. Group

of seven books from the personal collection of moonwalker Gene Cernan, each signed on an opening page or the front pastedown in ink below his ownership stamp, “Gene Cernan, Apollo XVII,” with three books signed and inscribed by the respective author or subject, including: Orson Scott Card; Donald S. Lopez; and Sergei N. Khrushchev. Titles include: Ender’s Game; Moon Hoax; The Case for Mars; Fighter Pilot’s Heaven; Yeager; Night Launch; and Nikita Khrushchev and the Creation of a Superpower. In overall very good to fine condition. Originating from the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation, a portion of the proceeds for the sale of this item will be donated to the ASF. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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Three books from the personal collection of moonwalker Gene Cernan, each signed on an opening page in black ink below his ownership stamp, “Gene Cernan, Apollo XVII.” Titles include: an uncorrected bound galley paperback proof of Failure Is Not an Option; a later printing paperback copy of Failure Is Not an Option; and a first edition of Flight: My Life in Mission Control, hardcover with dust jacket, also signed and inscribed on the half-title page in black felt tip, “Gene, Thanks for your gracious comments and your many outstanding performances, Chris Kraft.” In overall fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

Direct from the Cernan library 8399. Gene Cernan’s Collection of (6) Signed S p a c e Books. Group

of six books from the personal collection of moonwalker Gene Cernan, each signed on an opening page in ink below his ownership stamp, “Gene Cernan, Apollo XVII,” with four books signed and inscribed by the respective author or friend, including: Andrew R. Thomas and Paul N. Thomarios; W. Stewart ‘Bud’ Orr and Fran Orr; C. L. Mersch; and one other. Titles include: My Brother Yuri; The Final Journey of the Saturn V; A Letter to America; Love at First Flight; The Apostles of Apollo; and Voyager. In overall very good to fine condition, with wear to the Yuri book. Originating from the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation, a portion of the proceeds for the sale of this item will be donated to the ASF. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

8402. Gene C e r n a n Signed Apollo 17 Lunar Surface Procedures Manual. Staple-

8400. Gene Cernan Signed Decal Display. Apollo 14

back-up crew decal, 4.25 x 4, featuring the cartoon characters the Road Runner and Wile E. Coyote, with the last names of the backup crew along the bottom and ‘Beep Beep’ at the top.

Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 9.75 x 9.25, and signed on the mats in black felt tip by the emblem’s designer, Gene Cernan. In fine condition, with signature contrast against the dark mat. Signed by a true space cowboy and history’s final moonwalker, this is a decidedly uncommon decal given that Apollo 14 was the only mission to have a backup crew emblem. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

bound Apollo 17 Final Lunar Surface Procedures manual, Volume 1: Nominal Plans, 8 x 10.5, 312 pages, dated November 6, 1972, signed on the front cover in black felt tip, “Gene Cernan, Apollo XVII.” Manual is used to document the planning for lunar surface EVA operations on Mission J–3, to describe the crew equipment interface, and to document the manner in which the lunar surface mission requirements are to be implemented. In fine condition. Manuals are seldom found in such crisp condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

8401. Gene Cernan Collection of (5) Signed Items.

Collection of five items signed by Cernan, including: a cover postmarked at Houston, May 11, 1972, signed in black felt tip, “LM Simulator, Gene Cernan,” presumed to have been ‘carried’ during a May 1972 simulator run; an official color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph, signed in black ballpoint; a SpaceShots trading card, signed in black felt tip; a commemorative ‘Cooperation in Space’ philatelic sheet with a pre-printed Nixon signature, signed in black felt tip by Cernan; and an original page of handwritten equations from his 1962 master’s degree report entitled ‘Dynamic Stability Analysis of the North American T2J-1 Airplane.’ In overall fine condition. From the collection of aerospace memorabilia specialist Ken Havekotte.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

8403. Gene Cernan Signed Photograph. Color satinfinish 10 x 8 full-length photo of Cernan standing on the surface of the moon between the American flag and the lunar rover, signed in black felt tip, “‘America’s challenge has forged man’s destiny of tomorrow,’ Gene Cernan, Apollo XVII, Commander, Dec 1972.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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8404. Gene C e r n a n Signed Photograph. Col-

or satin-finish 10 x 8 full-length photo of Cernan standing on the surface of the moon between the lunar rover and the American flag, signed in blue felt tip, “The last Apollo mission to the moon, Gene Cernan, Commander, 1972.” In very fine condition.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

8405. Gene C e r n a n Signed Photograph. Tre-

mendous color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Cernan seated in the lunar rover on the moon’s surface, signed in blue felt tip, “Leaving Challenger to explore the moon at Taurus–Littrow!

Gene Cernan, Apollo XVII, Commander, 1972.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

8406. Gene C e r n a n Signed Photograph. Re-

markable color semi-glossy 8 x 10 photo of Cernan holding the American flag with a diminutive Earth in the background, signed in silver ink, “Gene Cernan, Last man on moon, Apollo XVII.” In very fine condition.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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8407. Gene C e r n a n Signed Photograph. Col-

or semi-glossy 10 x 8 full-length photo of Cernan holding and saluting the American flag on the lunar surface, signed in blue felt tip, “Gene Cernan, Last Man on Moon, Apollo XVII.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

8408. Gene Cernan Oversized Signed Photograph.

Color satinfinish 20 x 16 photo of the American flag and astronaut boot prints on the lunar surface, signed in black felt tip by Cernan, who adds a lengthy quote: “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. God Speed the crew of Apollo XVII.” In fine condition.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

8409. Gene Cernan Oversized Signed Photograph.

Color satin-finish 20 x 16 fulllength photo of Cernan on the moon, sitting in the rover parked in front of the lunar module, signed in black felt tip, “Ready to discover the treasures of Taurus Littrow on our three day lunar surface exploration! Gene Cernan, Apollo XVII, Commander, Dec 1972.” In fine condition.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

SKYLAB Rare signed set of 10 Skylab Suit Fit–Check covers 8411. Skylab Set of (10) Space Suit Fit-Check Signed Covers. Set of ten commemora-

tive covers with cachets honoring the Skylab Astronaut Space Suit Fit–Check, individually signed in blue or black ink by a Skylab astronaut, including: Jack Lousma, Bill Pogue, Ed Gibson, Alan Bean, William Lenoir, Joe Kerwin, Owen Garriott, Paul Weitz, and Jerry Carr (2). Each signed on the date the suit was fitted and stamped with name and suit number. In overall fine condition. Both Apollo and Skylab astronauts were fitted for space suits at ILC Industries in Dover, Delaware, with the latter program attending between the months of October and December, 1972. Given that only thirteen astronauts are known to have signed such covers, this assortment is a truly uncommon and impressive offer. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

The Apollo 15 CDR’s “230” Skylab 1 Robbins

8412. Skylab 1: Dave Scott’s Robbins Medal. Unflown sterling

silver Skylab 1 Robbins medal, approximately 1.25˝ in diameter, with a raised design of the mission insignia on the face, and engraved on the reverse with the Skylab launch date of May 14, 1973, the crew launch date of May 25, 1973, and the crew return date of June 22, 1973. The medal is serial numbered “230” on the rim and includes its original matching case. Condition is mint state. Accompanied by a signed letter of provenance from Dave Scott, in part: “I hereby certify that the Skylab I sterling silver medallion number ‘230’ included with this letter...represented the first mission to the United States’ first space station, Skylab...I specifically requested the Skylab 1 number ‘230’ included with this letter which has been in my personal collection since returning to Earth.” Scott requested number 230 to have a consistent collection and the number represented a Mercedes 230SL for which he had aspirations. Starting Bid $200

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“To Bob Crippen”—flown cue card and eraser from the first Skylab mission

8413. Skylab 2: Bob Crippen’s Flown Cue Card and Eraser. Flown double-sided cue card used on board the first Skylab mission, measures 4.5 x 7.5, and bears extensive pencil and felt tip notations. The back of the card is dated May 23, 1973, and is headed: “Flare Prep From Unattended,” with the front of the card featuring various detailed procedures related to flare prep. Two small swatches of Velcro are affixed to each side of the card. Also included is a flown eraser, still contained in its clean room packaging, labeled, “Skylab Eraser…P/N SEB32100025-324.” Both the card and eraser are affixed to a 17 x 10 wooden plaque, along with a Skylab 1 mission patch and an engraved plate bearing facsimile signatures of Charles Conrad, Joe Kerwin, and Paul Weitz; the plate read reads: “To Bob Crippen, with our thanks for your superb work on the ATM cue cards, and the changes to the cards, and the changes to the changes to…We present the evidence, flown on Skylab I.” In fine condition. From the personal collection of Space Shuttle astronaut Bob Crippen. An impressive tandem of flown artifacts presented to an astronaut who served as support crew for the first three Skylab missions. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $300

8414. Skylab 2: Paul Weitz’s CrewSigned Beta Cloth.

An 8.75 x 9 swatch of Beta cloth bearing a 3.5˝ diameter Skylab mission insignia in the center, signed in black ink by Charles Conrad, Joe Kerwin, and Paul Weitz, who signs again below, “From my personal collection. Paul Weitz, PLT.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a handwritten letter of provenance from Weitz, in part: “I hereby certify that the Skylab I Beta Cloth patch presented with this letter contains the authentic signatures of the Skylab I crew…It is from my personal collection and has been in my possession ever since our mission.” Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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8415.

Skylab 2: Paul Weitz’s Crew-Signed Oversized Photograph. Color semi-

glossy 9.25 x 7 photo of the first Skylab crew posing in their orange flight suits, affixed to its original 14 x 11 mount, signed in thin black felt tip by Joe Kerwin, Charles Conrad, and Paul Weitz, who has also signed the reverse of the mount in black felt tip, “From my personal collection.

Paul Weitz, PLY SL–1.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a handwritten letter of provenance from Weitz, in full: “I hereby certify that the photograph of the Skylab 1 crew presented with this letter bears the authentic signatures of Charles Conrad, Joseph Kerwin and myself. It is from my personal collection of artifacts and has been in my possession ever since.” Precertified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

8416. Skylab 2: Paul Weitz’s Crew-Signed Oversized Photograph. Very nice color

semi-glossy 7.75 x 9.75 photo of the Skylab space station floating high above Earth, affixed to its original 11 x 14 mount, signed on the mount in black ink, “Joe Kerwin” and “Paul Weitz,” and in black ballpoint, “Charles Conrad, Jr.” Also signed on the reverse of the mount in black felt tip by Weitz, “From my personal collection. Paul Weitz, PLT SL–1.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a handwritten letter of provenance from Weitz, in part: “I hereby certify that the photograph of the Skylab Orbital Workshop presented with this letter bears the authentic signatures of the Skylab 1 crew…This photo was taken by me during our post-undocking fly around. It is from my personal collection of artifacts and has been in my possession ever since.”

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

8418. Skylab Fire Extinguisher Nozzle. Metal fire extinguisher nozzle

used during Skylab crew training, 4.75 x 1.75, unflown, with small wire tether and sliding nut engraved with part numbers: “Crawford–Pat’d–Swagelok–316.”

Includes three small washers. In fine condition. Accompanied by a signed certificate of authenticity from retired NASA Subsystems Manager Robert Stuckey, in full: “When launched, the Skylab Module carried several Fire Extinguishers similar to those carried in the Apollo Command Module. The only difference was a two-piece rigid nozzle in place of the single flexible nozzle flown in the Apollo Command Module. The flown extinguishers were destroyed during reentry of the Skylab Module. Enclosed is an unflown Skylab Fire Extinguisher Nozzle used during Crew Training.” Starting Bid $200

8417. Skylab 4: Bill Pogue’s Air Force Academy Archive.

Massive academic binder used by Skylab 4 Pilot Bill Pogue during his employment as an assistant professor in the United States Air Force Academy’s mathematics department in the early 1960s, consisting of numerous lesson plans, handouts, homework answer sheets, examinations, and other classroom related material, with the binder featuring extensive amounts of scientific notations written in Pogue’s own hand, as well as in those of his students. The binder is organized by tabs, beginning with section “1-2” and ending with section “7-7,” and covers lessons 29 through 49 for Math 102a, and lessons 1 through 78 for Math 102. In very good to fine condition. Originating from the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation, a portion of the proceeds for the sale of this item will be donated to the ASF. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200 WWW.RRAUCTION.COM

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8420. Jack King’s Skylab Set of (7) Badges.

8419. Skylab Pair of Flown Fragments in Lucite. Two flown fragments from Skylab recovered in Western Australia after the space station’s fiery reentry in 1979: a 1.5 x 1.5 fragment encased in a pyramidal 3.5 x 4.5 x 3.5 block of Lucite with a Skylab emblem at the bottom; and a 2 x .5 fragment of a Skylab oxygen supply tank encased in a 4.25˝ tall acrylic display above 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. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Seven original laminated badges from various Skylab missions, each approximately 4 x 2.5, including: a pair of red and blue passes for the “Return of the Crew of Skylab 2”; a pair of pink and blue passes for the “Return of the Crew of Skylab 3”; a pair of flight readiness review passes for “SL-1/SL-2” and “Skylab 3”; and a public affairs pass for “Skylab 1 and 2.” The latter three passes are issued to King. In overall fine condition. Originating from the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation, a portion of the proceeds for the sale of this item will be donated to the ASF. Starting Bid $200

APOLLO-SOYUZ Brilliant McCall–ASTP photo signed by eighteen astronauts and cosmonauts 8424. Apollo-Soyuz Oversized Photograph. Desir-

able color semi–glossy 13.75 x 10.75 photo of artist Robert McCall’s stunning painting of the moment of docking between the Apollo and Soyuz spacecrafts, affixed to the original 20 x 16 mount, calligraphically inscribed in the upper border of the mount, “To Bob Bryce and Virginia Bryce, with warmest best wishes and sincere appreciation from all of us for your continued interest and support of America’s Space Program,” and signed around the borders in black ink and felt tip by 18 astronauts and cosmonauts, including: Alan Bean, Karol J. Bobko, Vance Brand, Bob Crippen, Valeri Kubasov, Alexei Leonov, Jack Lousma, Bob Overmyer, Ron Evans, Deke Slayton, Tom Stafford, Richard Truly, and six others. Reverse bears ink notations, “S–74–24913.” In fine condition, with toning from previous display. A car dealer on Florida’s Merritt Island during the early NASA programs, Bob Bryce often lent his cars to the wives of astronauts who were in town to watch launches at the nearby Kennedy Space Center.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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8425. ApolloSoyuz Oversized Signed Photograph.

Color semiglossy 9.5 x 7 photo of the Apollo-Soyuz crew, affixed to its original 14 x 11 mount, signed in thin black felt tip by Deke Slayton, Vance Brand, Tom Stafford, Valeri Kubasov, and Alexei Leonov. Reverse of mount stamped “S 75 22410.” In fine condition. Accompanied by three unsigned vintage official color NASA red-numbered photos of the ASTP crew. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

8428. Apollo-Soyuz and President Ford Signed Cover and Card. Two items: an official Apollo-Soyuz commemora-

tive cover, signed in ink by President Gerald R. Ford, Deke Slayton, Tom Stafford, and Vance Brand; and felt tip signatures of Ford, Stafford, Slayton, and Brand on a white 5 x 3 card.

In overall fine condition. Accompanied by an unsigned official black-and-white 10 x 8 NASA photo of Ford meeting with the ASTP astronauts at the White House. From the collection of aerospace memorabilia specialist Ken Havekotte. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

8426. ApolloSoyuz Oversized Signed Photograph. Color semi-

glossy 14 x 10.5 photo of an artistic depiction of the moment of docking between the Apollo and Soyuz spacecrafts, affixed to the original 20 x 16 mount, inscribed in the lower border of the mount, “To Bob Bryce, with best wishes from the Apollo–Soyuz crews,” and signed in the upper border in black ink by Tom Stafford, Deke Slayton, Vance Brand, Alexei Leonov, and Valeri Kubaso. In very good to fine condition, with a block of toning from previous display. A car dealer on Florida’s Merritt Island during the early NASA programs, Bob Bryce often lent his cars to the wives of astronauts who were in town to watch launches at the nearby Kennedy Space Center. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

8429. Apollo-Soyuz Signed Lithograph. Color limited

edition 35 x 25 lithograph of George Bishop’s painting entitled ‘Apollo/Soyuz,’ numbered 1430/1500, portraying the moment of docking between the Apollo and Soyuz spacecrafts, signed in the lower border in pencil by Deke Slayton, Tom Stafford, Alexei Leonov, and Valeri Kubasov. Rolled and in fine condition, with trivial creasing to upper left corner, which could easily be matted out. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Pacific Coast Galaxy. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

8427. Jack King’s Apollo-Soyuz Pair of Medal Press Badges. Attractive matching pair of metal press badges for the Apollo–Soyuz Test Project, both 1.5 x 2.5, with bronze-colored trim and green and blue enamel design, with one in English and the other in Cyrillic. In overall fine condition. Originating from the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation, a portion of the proceeds for the sale of this item will be donated to the ASF. Starting Bid $200

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SOVIET/RUSSIAN POST-1970 SPACE PROGRAM

8432. Russian Missile Thrust Chamber. An unfired

Isayev S2.720A bipropellant regenerative thrust chamber developed for use in the second stage of the Soviet S-75M Surface to Air Missile (SAM) system and produced by the Isayev Design Bureau. 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 measures 40˝ tall with the nozzle having an 8.5˝ diameter. All parts are numbered, with the affixed metal label reading “CZ 720 0000-0 204420.” The chamber is also bolted to a four-legged display stand with an overall height of 45˝.

In fine condition.

Alexei Isayev specialized in small-scale, liquid-fueled 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. Starting Bid $500

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8434. Russian Spacecraft Control Panel. Russian Space Program control panel believed to be an auxiliary panel from MIR, measuring 10 x 14 x 6.75, featuring various indicator lights, buttons, dials, and switches labeled in Cyrillc. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

8435. Russian Space Program Survival Beacon.

Russian Space Program cosmonaut survival beacon, consisting of an inflatable bright orange cone with radio beacon and yellow battery. All parts are labeled in Cyrillic and are contained in a gray bag. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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8436. Mir Pair of Flown and Signed Color Film Strip Prints. Pair of flown color film strip prints from a Soyuz/Rus-

sian Mir Space Station from 1993, 8.75 x 2.75, each signed in ballpoint by Vasily Tsibliyev of Soyuz TM-17. In overall fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity. From the collection of aerospace memorabilia specialist Ken Havekotte.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

8437. Flown Shuttle-Mir Signed Cover. Flown Rus-

sian MIR-Soyuz TM-21 postal cover from the combined US/ Russian Shuttle-Mir Program, signed

by STS-71 astronauts Norm Thagard, Robert L. Gibson, Ellen Baker, Charles Precourt, Bonnie J. Dunbar, and Gregory J. Harbaugh, and by TM-21 cosmonauts Gennadi Strekalov and Vladimir Dezhurov. In fine condition. Accompanied by a photocopied letter of authenticity. From the collection of aerospace memorabilia specialist Ken Havekotte. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

8438. Pair of Mir Flown and Signed Covers.

8439. Mir Flown Silk Cloth and Signed Crew Photo.

Flown white silk kerchief bearing official stamped seals carried on the Soviet Space Station Mir from September 6, 1989, to February 19, 1990, 7.5 x 6, signed in black ballpoint by cosmonaut Aleksandr Viktorenko. Also includes a glossy 7 x 4.5 crew photo of the 1992 Soyuz TM-14 crew, signed by Aleksandr Viktorenko, Alexander Kaleri, and Klaus-Dietrich Flade. In overall fine condition. Accompanied by a photocopied certificate of authenticity from Viktorenko, stating that he carried 100 of these white kerchiefs on the mission. From the collection of aerospace memorabilia specialist Ken Havekotte.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

Pair of two flown Russian Mir Space Station/ASE covers from 1992, 6.25 x 4.5, each signed by Vladimir Kovalyonok, Anatoly Solovyov, Sergei Avdeyev, and Miroslaw Hermaszewski. In overall fine condition. From the collection of aerospace memorabilia specialist Ken Havekotte. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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Flown cover signed by over 100

8440. Soyuz/Mir Multi-signed Flown Cover. Rare cover flown on the Soyuz TM-15 mission in 1992, 9 x 6.5, signed on

the front and back by more than 100 astronauts and cosmonauts, including: Scott Carpenter, Edgar Mitchell, James Lovell, Fred Haise, Charles Conrad, Walt Cunningham, Rusty Schweickart, Charlie Duke, Al Worden, Dick Gordon, Tom Stafford, Jack Lousma, Ed Gibson, Valentina Tereshkova, Alexei Leonov, Valeri Kubasov, Alexander Volkov, Andriyan Nikolayev, Oleg Makarov, Sergei Krikalev, Pyotr Klimuk, Anatoly Artsebarsky, Viktor Savinykh, Georgi Grechko, Yury Artyukhin, and dozens of others. In fine condition. A complete list is available online at RRAuction.com. A unique, highly appealing piece of space history. From the collection of aerospace memorabilia specialist Ken Havekotte. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

8441. Soyuz TM-2 and Mir TM-4 Flown Telegram Strip. Flown Cyrillic telegram strip from Soyuz TM-2/Mir/Soyuz TM-4, 3 x 12.5, signed at the bottom by cosmonaut Yury Romanenko.

The telegram contains the schedule and content of the TAYMIR (Romanenko and Alexandrov) and OKEAN (Titov, Makarov, and Levchenko) crews on December 28, 1987. The telegram was received through the STRELA (Arrow) telegraph. In fine condition, with expected wear and rough top and bottom edges. Accompanied by a photocopied letter of authenticity from Romanenko.

From the collection of aerospace memorabilia specialist Ken Havekotte. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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Used in training before deployment as the first resident of Salyut 6 8442. SALUT-6 Training Astronavigation Catalog. Astronaviga-

tional catalog used in training by cosmonaut Yury Romanenko, 8.25 x 11.5, signed and certified inside the front cover in Cyrillic (translated): “This catalog had been used by me during the preparation for astrophysical experiment AF-15 including BST-1M submillimeter space telescope aboard Soyuz 26—Salyut 6 space complex from Dec. 10, 1977 to March 16, 1978. Yu. Romanenko.” In very good to fine condition. From the collection of aerospace memorabilia specialist Ken Havekotte. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

8443. Cosmonauts Set of (7) Flown Film Canisters. Seven flown film canisters: a flown Hasselblad film canister

carried on the Salyut-4 spacecraft from December 26, 1974, to February 9, 1975, measuring 3.75 x 3.5 x 2, serial numbered “UH 257683,” which was part of the multizonal camera FMS by Georgi Grechko and Aleksei Gubarev to photograph the Earth, and returned from space onboard the Soyuz-17 spacecraft; and a collection of six flown film canisters used on the Salyut 7 space station in 1984, including four measuring 2˝ tall and 1.25˝ in diameter, and two measuring 2.75˝ tall and 1˝ in diameter.

All six bear affixed labels in Cyrillic identifying the film types. Expected marks, dings, and scuffs from frequent use, otherwise overall fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity in Cyrillic for the Salyut 7 canisters, stating they were used for (translated: “photo films ‘Rolfilm-120’...[and] for photo films ‘Rolfilm 135-36’ were equipped with color films ‘UT-18 ORWO,’ ‘Ektakhom-64-200 Kodak’ for using in photo apparatus ‘Hasselblad-500 EL,’ ‘Praktika-B 200’ during outside-of-the-board shooting within the program ‘Tekka’ from the books of space ship ‘Salyut-7’...from 04.03.84 till 04.11.84.” Starting Bid $200

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Fine assemblage of cosmonaut crew photos 8444. Russian Soyuz and Mir Collection of (17) Crew Signed Photographs. Collection of 17 items signed by cos-

monaut crews, consisting primarily of signed photos ranging in size from 7 x 5 to 9.5 x 7, including: Soyuz T-6 (Ivanchenkov, Chretien, and Dzhanibekov); Soyuz T-9 (Lyakhov and Aleksandrov); Soyuz TM-3 (Viktorenko, Aleksandrov, and Faris); Soyuz TM-5 (Solovyev, Savinykh, and Aleksandrov); Soyuz TM-6 (Titov, Manarov, and Chretien); Soyuz TM-6 (Lyakhov, Polyakov, and Manarov); Soyuz TM-8 (Viktorenko and Serebrov); three Soyuz TM-9 (Solovyev and Balandin); Soyuz TM-11 (Strekalov, Malyshev, and Sharma); Soyuz TM-14 (Kaleri, Flade, and Viktorenko); Soyuz TM-14 (Kaleri, Tognini, and Viktorenko); Soyuz TM-18 (Afanasyev, Polyakov, and Usachev); Soyuz 39 (Dzhanibekov and Gurragchaa); Soyuz 40 (Popov and Prunariu); Mir 18 (Dezhurov, Strekalov, and Thagard). In overall very good to fine condition.

Signed crew photos from these Russian missions are generally difficult to find, especially in these larger sizes. From the collection of aerospace memorabilia specialist Ken Havekotte. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

8445. Soyuz and Mir Crew Set of (3) Signed Photographs. Three signed photos: a matte-finish 9.5 x 7 photo of

the Soyuz TM-7 crew, signed in blue ink by Alexander Volkov, Sergei Krikalyov, and Valeri Polyakov; a matte-finish 7 x 9.5 photo of Arnaldo Tamayo Mendez and Georgi Grechko, signed in ink by both; and a glossy 9.5 x 8 photo of Soyuz TM-11, signed in felt tip by Gennadi Strekalov, Yuri Malyshev, and Rakesh Sharma. In overall very good to fine condition, with trimming to one and scratches to top of another photo. From the collection of aerospace memorabilia specialist Ken Havekotte.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

8446. Soyuz and Mir Crew Signed Candid Photographs. Collection of four candid color photos, ranging in size

from 5.75 x 3.75 to 11 x 7.5, including: a color 5.75 x 3.75 photo signed by French cosmonauts Patrick Baudry and Jean-Loup Chretien; a color 9.5 x 6.75 photo signed by French cosmonauts Michel Tognini and Jean-Loup Chretien along with Russian cosmonauts Sergei Krikaley and Alexander Volkov; a color 11 x 7.5 photo signed by Yuri Glazkov; and a color 9.25 x 7.5 photo signed by Patrick Baudry and Jean-Loup Chretien. In overall very good to fine condition. From the collection of aerospace memorabilia specialist Ken Havekotte. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200 WWW.RRAUCTION.COM

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8447. MIR Space Station Model. Attractive scale model of the MIR Space Station by Modellmix, measuring approximately 9.25˝ tall and 7˝ across, suspended atop a blue 5˝ diameter pedestal bearing a Cyrillic nameplate. In fine condition.

Accompanied by the original manufacturer’s box. Starting Bid $200

8448. Cosmos 502 Scientific Return Capsule. Flown scientific return capsule carried on the Russian Cosmos 502

satellite, measuring approximately 12˝ in diameter and 3.5˝ thick, used for a scientific study of lubricant. Includes a letter from the Central Specialized Design Bureau, in part (translated): “1) Name: Scientific device container, KNA. 2) Intended use: was designed for work with materials, construction elements and instruments in open space. 3) Description: the first container of lubricating oils in open space. The container was carried into orbit on March 3, 1972 on board the satellite Kosmos-502.” In very good to fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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SPACE SHUTTLE

Alan Bean’s personal collection of ISS Robbins medallions 8450. Alan Bean’s Collection of (24) ISS Robbins Medals. Wonderful collection

of 24 unflown sterling silver International Space Station Expedition Robbins medallions from the collection of Apollo astronaut Alan Bean, consisting of a near complete set from Expedition 1 through Expedition 25; the lone exception being Expedition 7. These ISS EXP Robbins medallions were designed by each of the crews to commemorate their missions to the space station. The medallions generally measure between 1.5″ and 2″ across and feature raised mission insignia designs on the face, with the launch and return dates engraved on the reverse.

All are in their original plastic cases with affixed labels denoting serial numbers. Overall condition is mint state. A complete list of medallions and serial numbers is available online at RRAuction.com. As the lunar module pilot for Apollo 12, Bean earned the distinction of becoming the fourth person to walk on the moon. However, he also played a significant role in the development of the modern-day space station when he joined fellow crewmembers Owen Garriott and Jack Lousma as part of the Skylab 3 mission. Originating from Bean himself, these rare International Space Station Expedition medallions represent the continued legacy of what is arguably NASA’s most south-after collectible. Accompanied by a handwritten. Starting Bid $1000

One of 248 unflown Robbins medallions made for the first Space Shuttle flight 8451. STS-1: Dave Scott’s Robbins Medal. Unflown STS-1 Robbins medal, ap-

proximately 1.5˝ in diameter, with a raised design on the face featuring the mission insignia.

The reverse is encircled by the names of the astronauts, John Young and Bob Crippen, and is engraved with the launch date of April 12, 1981, and landing date of April 14, 1981. The medal is serial numbered “315” and is accompanied by its original case, also labeled “315.” Condition is mint state. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Dave Scott stating, in part: “I hereby certify that the STS-1 silver medallion number ‘315’ included with this letter is from my personal collection...Prior to the mission, 359 medallions were struck by Robbins; however, only 111 were actually carried on the mission.” Starting Bid $300 WWW.RRAUCTION.COM

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8452. STS-98 Robbins Medal. Unflown sterling silver STS98 Robbins medal, 1.25 x 2, with a raised mission insignia on the face, and the reverse bearing the names of the astronauts in raised lettering and engraved with the launch date of February 7, 2001, and landing date of February 20, 2001, “Runway 22, EDW, CA.” The medal is serial numbered “99” on the rim, and includes its original matching case, also bearing a handmarked “99” serial number. In mint state condition. Originates from the personal collection of a Robbins Company executive.

Starting Bid $200

8453. STS-100 Robbins Medal. Unflown sterling silver STS-100 Robbins medal, 1.5 x 1.5, with a raised mission insignia on the face, and the reverse bearing the names of the astronauts in raised lettering and engraved with the launch date of April 19, 2001, and landing date of May 1, 2001, “Runway 22, EDW, CA.” The medal is serial numbered “98” on an edge, and includes its original matching case, also bearing a “98” serial number. In mint state condition. Originates from the personal collection of a Robbins Company executive. Starting Bid $200

8454. STS-102 Robbins Medal. Unflown sterling silver STS102 Robbins medal, 1.5 x 1.75, with a raised mission insignia on the face, and the reverse bearing the names of the astronauts in raised lettering and engraved with the launch date of March 8, 2001, and landing date of March 21, 2001, “Runway 15, KSC, FL.” The medal is serial numbered “122” on the rim, and includes its original matching case, also bearing a “122” serial number. In mint state condition. Originates from the personal collection of a Robbins Company executive. Starting Bid $200

8455. STS-104 Robbins Medal. Unflown sterling silver STS-104 Robbins medal, 1.75 x 1.75, with a raised mission insignia on the face, and the reverse bearing the names of the astronauts in raised lettering and engraved with the launch date of July 12, 2001, and landing date of July 24, 2001, “Runway 15, KSC, FL.” The medal is serial numbered “82” on an edge, and includes its original matching case, also bearing an “82” serial number. In mint state condition. Originates from the personal collection of a Robbins Company executive. Starting Bid $200

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8456. STS-105 Robbins Medal. Unflown sterling silver STS-

105 Robbins medal, 1.75 x 1.5, with a raised mission insignia on the face, and the reverse bearing the names of the astronauts in raised lettering and engraved with the launch date of August 10, 2001, and landing date of August 22, 2001, “Runway 15, KSC, FL.” The medal is serial numbered “114” on the rim, and includes its original matching case, also bearing a “114” serial number. In mint state condition. Originates from the personal collection of a Robbins Company executive. Starting Bid $200

8457. STS-108 Robbins Medal. Unflown sterling silver

STS-108 Robbins medal, 1.75 x 1.75, with a raised mission insignia on the face, and the reverse bearing the names of the astronauts in raised lettering and engraved with the launch date of December 5, 2001, and landing date of December 17, 2001, “Runway 15, KSC, FL.” The medal is serial numbered “117” on the rim, and includes its original matching case, also bearing a “117” serial number. In mint state condition. Originates from the personal collection of a Robbins Company executive.

Starting Bid $200

8458. STS-109 Robbins Medal. Unflown sterling silver STS109 Robbins medal, 1.5 x 1.75, with a raised mission insignia on the face, and the reverse bearing the names of the astronauts in raised lettering and engraved with the launch date of March 1, 2002, and landing date of March 12, 2002, “Runway 33, KSC, FL.” The medal is serial numbered “128” on the rim, and includes its original matching case, also bearing a “128” serial number. In mint state condition. Originates from the personal collection of a Robbins Company executive. Starting Bid $200

8459. STS-110 Robbins Medal. Unflown sterling silver

STS-110 Robbins medal, 1.5 x 1.75, with a raised mission insignia on the face, and the reverse bearing the names of the astronauts in raised lettering and engraved with the launch date of April 8, 2002, and landing date of April 19, 2002, “Runway 33, KSC, FL.” The medal is serial numbered “167” on an edge, and includes its original matching case, also bearing a “167” serial number. In mint state condition. Originates from the personal collection of a Robbins Company executive. Starting Bid $200

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8460. Expedition 1 Robbins Medal. Unflown sterling silver Expedition 1 Robbins medal, 1.5 x 1.25, with a raised design of the mission insignia on the face and engraved on the reverse with the Soyuz TM-31 launch date of October 31, 2000, and the STS-102 landing date of March 21, 2001, “Runway 15, KSC, FL.” The medal is serial numbered “53” on an edge and includes its original matching case, also bearing a “53” serial number. In mint state condition. Originates from the personal collection of a Robbins Company executive. Starting Bid $200

8461. Expedition 2 Robbins Medal. Unflown sterling silver Expedition 2 Robbins medal, 1 x 1.75, with a raised design of the mission insignia on the face and engraved on the reverse with the STS-102 launch date of March 8, 2001, and the STS105 landing date of August 22, 2001, “Runway 15, KSC, FL.” The medal is serial numbered “98” on an edge and includes its original matching case, also bearing a “98” serial number. In mint state condition. Originates from the personal collection of a Robbins Company executive. Starting Bid $200

8462. Expedition 3 Robbins Medal. Unflown sterling

silver Expedition 3 Robbins medal, 1.75 x 1.5, with a raised design of the mission insignia on the face and engraved on the reverse with the STS-105 launch date of August 10, 2001, and the STS-108 landing date of December 17, 2001, “Runway 15, KSC, FL,” encircled by the astronauts’ names in raised lettering. The medal is serial numbered “69” on an edge and includes its original matching case, also bearing a “69” serial number. In mint state condition. Originates from the personal collection of a Robbins Company executive. Starting Bid $200

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8463. Space Shuttle Thermal Pillow. Seldom-encountered DHS pillow from the STS-84 mission, 8.5 x 11.75 x 1.75, with silver threading cover and a set of twelve loops to each side; reverse of pillow bears stamped part numbers: “V070–852626–020, 2D614 1AB4CH.” Includes the original logistics tag, “V070–852626–020, AFT–4–20–5098, OCN IAB4CH, Scrap, 7–17–97,” and a copy of a packing list confirming “scrap pillow,” stamp-dated July 18, 1997. In very good condition, with one loop detached but present. Starting Bid $200

8464. Space Shuttle Set of (3) Multi-Layer Insulation Blankets. Available to US bidders only. Three Multi-Layer

Insulation (MLI) Blankets with Beta cloth on one side and gold foil on the other. The first measures 8.5 x 8.5 x 1.5, part number “V070 362167-015, 0CN-03933 J0056,” with a small lanyard attached to one of the grommets and the Beta cloth side bearing multiple “Scrap” stamps. The second measures 4 x 6 x 2, part number “V070-362101-001-MC, 03953-0CN-B16100,” with the Beta cloth side bearing two “Scrap” stamps. The third is an unopened gold MLI blanket, housed in its original white canvas pack, 3.25 x 5.5 x 2, part number “V070-362053-002-NC, 03953-OCN-B09762, Checked J.H.L.” In overall fine condition, with scattered soiling and wear. Starting Bid $200

Desirable Arriflex 16mm Space Shuttle movie camera

8465. Space Shuttle Arriflex 16mm Camera. Arriflex SR2 16mm movie camera modified by NASA for use on the Space

Shuttle, with a NASA label on the body reading, “Camera, 16mm, Arriflex 16 SR II, SED33102521-301, S/N 1010.” The kit includes two film magazines, the pistol grip, the battery adapter, and a NASA-marked Angenieux 5.9mm wide angle lens. In fine condition. The camera had the handle removed and a NASA-standard photographic equipment mount was substituted.

It accepts Arri standard and ‘B’ mount lenses. The consignor notes that this was originally purchased from NASA as a flown example, but the associated documentation has been misplaced. Starting Bid $200

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8466. Space Shuttle COAS Mounting Bracket. Mounting bracket for the Crewman Optical Alignment Sight (COAS), measuring 6 x 6 x 2, with part numbers reading, “03953 MFR 34758, V620-660721-001, 34758HEC0000006,” and a date of January 23, 1976. In fine condition. Onboard the Space Shuttle, the COAS was mounted at the commander’s station so the crew could check for proper attitude orientation during ascent and deorbit thrusting periods. For on-orbit operations, the COAS at the commander’s station was removed and installed next to the aft flight deck overhead right minus Z window. Starting Bid $200

8467. Space Shuttle DFI Power Distribution Control Box. DFI (Development Flight Instrumentation) Power Distri-

bution and Control box, 7 x 7.75 x 20, featuring a total of 120 fuse holders running in rows on either side, and a set of six terminals, labeled J1 through J6 on front. Reverse of box bears an affixed Rockwell International Space Division label, “STK No. V070–783500–001, Model MV0070A, Contr. NAS–9–14000, Serial 03953–111380.” In fine condition. The DFI was used on very early Shuttle flights to gather information about the various systems operation. This fuse box was utilized for the various instrumentation, including data recorders, telemetry equipment, and photographic equipment. The fuse holders are military/ aircraft specification and are all gasketed. Starting Bid $200

8468. Space Shuttle Atlantis Flown US Flag Segments. Three

segments cut from the flown American flag attached to the mid-fuselage area above the upper left wing of the Space Shuttle Atlantis, affixed to an 8.5 x 11 informational certificate handsigned by Ken Havekotte. The orbiter vehicle flag was painted on a Nomex felt blanket attached to Atlantis with a Dow Corning 3140 silicon-base material colored by adding pigments, which could withstand temperatures in space of up to 800 degrees Fahrenheit. In very good to fine condition. Accompanied by an official color glossy 10 x 8 NASA photo of the Atlantis.

From the collection of aerospace memorabilia specialist Ken Havekotte. Starting Bid $200

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8469. STS-27/28 Flown Tire Segment. Flown nose gear tire segment used on the Atlantis during mission STS-27 and again on Columbia during mission STS-28, approximately .75 x .75. Encased in a limited edition cylindrical 2.75 x 3.25 piece of Lucite cut at an angle for display purposes, numbered 4/200, with an STS-27 emblem and certificate of authenticity at the bottom. In fine condition. Originally distributed through the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation and accompanied by a matching certificate of authenticity signed by Robert ‘Hoot’ Gibson, certifying that the segment is a piece from his personal collection. The Leon Ford Collection. Starting Bid $200

8470. Space Shuttle Set of (3) Lucite Flown Fragments. Uncom-

mon trio of flown Space Shuttle artifacts, including: a nose gear tire segment, approximately 5 x .75 x .75, flown on the Atlantis during mission STS-27 and again on Columbia during mission STS-28; a Thermal Protection System (TPS) tile segment, approximately .75 x .25 x .25, flown on the first four flights of Space Shuttle Discovery and removed after the STS-51D mission; and a Disposable InSuit Drink Bag segment, approximately 2 x 1.25, flown on STS–120 from October 23 to November 7, 2007, as part of the Extravehicular Mobility Unit worn by astronaut Scott Parazynski during a solar array repair on the fourth EVA of the mission. Each artifact is individually encased in a limited edition cylindrical 2.25 x 4.25 piece of Lucite cut at an angle for display purposes, numbered 1/200, with the mission insignia and certificate of authenticity at the bottom of each stating that the artifacts respectively originate from the personal collections of Robert ‘Hoot’ Gibson, Don Williams, and Scott Parazynski. In overall fine condition, with considerable chipping to edges of TPS Lucite cylinder. Originally distributed through the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation. Two are accompanied by their original matching boxes, both numbered 1/200. Starting Bid $200

8471. Space Shuttle Suit Glove Mitten. Circa early 1980s Space Shuttle suit right-hand glove mitten constructed of Kevlar, embroidered with the letter “R” and bearing an ILC tag on the finger area. The mitten was developed to help astronauts who had to grip very hot or cold objects when performing their spacewalks and also provided a cut-resistant barrier since it was made of Kevlar. In fine condition. This mitten has been authenticated

by Bill Ayrey, company historian at ILC Dover, the manufacturer of the Apollo, Shuttle, and Space Station suits. Starting Bid $200

8472. Space Shuttle Collection of Artifact Swatches.

Collection of artifact presentations featuring relics from the Space Shuttle program, including: an 8 x 10 certificate featuring flown swatches of solar shield from STS-87, AFRSI blanket from STS-41-G, payload bay liner from STS-85, thermal blanket from STS-86, and insulating blanket from ST-77; a card with insulating blanket from STS-77; a card with a parachute segment from Soyuz TMA-3; a card with AFRSI blanket from STS-41-G; a card with Horse Collar Blanket from STS-42; a card with payload bay liner from STS-71; a loose swatch of payload bay liner from STS-71; a segment of Solid Rocket Booster Thermal Protective System test panel; a card with payload bay liner from the Shuttle fleet; and a card with thermal insulation tape used in the Space Shuttle program. In overall fine condition. From the collection of aerospace memorabilia specialist Ken Havekotte.

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8473. Spacecraft Insulation. Available to US bidders only. A large insulation assembly consisting of both the insulation

and metal bracket, measuring approximately 30 x 18.5 x 5.75, with parts label on edge identifying it as “V070-19031-002, S/N 004, 25167.” In very good to fine condition. Starting Bid $200

8474. Space Shuttle HiTemp Insulation. Large

flown insulation assembly used in the wings of the Space Shuttle to protect the aluminum structure from the radiant heat of the Reinforced CarbonCarbon leading edge of the wing during reentry. Measuring approximately 17.5 x 10 x 5.5, the part consists of an Inconel sheet encasing insulation material, with brace bearing manufacturing information: “VO70-199861-002, S/N 001, MFR 25167,” and dated “3-8-84.” Portion of body bears red spray paint. In very good to fine condition. Starting Bid $200

8475.

Space Shuttle Columbia Multi-Layer Insulation. Available to US bidders only.

Unflown Multi-Layer Insulation (MLI) Blanket with gold foil on all sides, 14 x 26 x 2, part number “73 A 847011 2292, 5783P500.” Both sides are stenciled “Scrap” in red paint. In fine condition, with scattered soiling and wear. Accompanied by photocopied paperwork indicating that it was removed from Space Shuttle Columbia but was not flown. The Leon Ford Collection. Starting Bid $200

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8476. Summary Message Enable Keyboard. Summa-

ry Message Enable Keyboard (SMEK), measuring 9.5 x 7 x 10, with a Ford Aerospace & Communications Corporation label on the side of the frame, stamp-dated April 1983, reading: “Control Indicator, Model YC1951, Serial 8242, Part 85-154-306-05, Contract NAS9-15014.” The unit features 40 individual buttons, 26 of which are labeled, with among them “SSPC Comp Init,” “S-Band AGC Cal Curves,” “KU-Band DP 17,” and “Space Lab DP 18.” In fine condition. Accompanied by two NASA/JSC training manuals entitled “Summary Message Enable Keyboard (SMEK), UT SMEK 2102, Space Transportation System.” Due to the enormous amount of data generated during a Space Shuttle flight, it was not practical to perform certain processing actions upon the total influx of data. This device was created to initiate desired telemetry processing actions from a flight controller’s console. The SMEK was used to transmit specific requests to the telemetry application program in the Mission Operations Computer. Thus a Shuttle flight controller could receive data as labeled as on the command buttons of the SMEK. Starting Bid $200

Early TMG glove design for Shuttle EVAs 8477. Space Shuttle Thermal Micrometeorite Garment Glove. Early Space Shuttle–era

white Thermal Micrometeorite Garment (TMG) glove, measuring approximately 8.5 x 17, featuring silicon fingertips, a Velcro-close flap over the knuckle area, and a fold-up ‘hot pad’ mitt stored beneath a cover of Teflon fabric on the lower wrist.

This built-in thermal mitt would provide an added layer of protection against temperature extremes as well as provide abrasion resistance when used.

The glove also features a tether break-away loop on the back of the wrist, where an astronaut could attach tools for convenience; if an unexpected load was applied, the tether would break off rather than damage the underlying glove or harm the astronaut.

Interior tags denote a manufacture date of February 1980, indicating that this was an early model being designed for the Shuttle missions beginning with STS-6 in April 1983, when Story Musgrave and Don Peterson made the program’s first EVAs from Challenger. In very good to fine condition, with scattered soiling. This glove has been authenticated

by Bill Ayrey, company historian at ILC Dover, the manufacturer of the Apollo, Shuttle, and Space Station suits, and is accompanied by a letter of authenticity. The TMG is the outermost layer of the spacesuit and provides insulation, radiation shielding, and protection from micrometeorites that could otherwise puncture the suit. Starting Bid $300

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8478. KSC Pad 39A Light Fixture. Original light fixture from the the Fixed Service Structure (FSS) of Kennedy Space

Center’s famous Launch Pad 39A, measuring approximately 14 x 19 x 9, which stood at the pad from the 1970s as the Space Shuttle program was getting under way through 2016 when it was taken down. The structure supporting the light fixture was built of a special blast-protective steel in case of a launch explosion or pad fire. In very good, well-worn condition. The 347-foot high Fixed Service Structure (FSS) of Launch Complex 39A was the closest structure to the Shuttle itself and home to the Orbiter Access Swing Arm for crew entrance and exit, which was attached to the famous ‘white room.’ Pad A of Launch Complex 39 was the site of 92 launches from 1967 through 2011, including eighty Shuttle launches and all but one of the manned Apollo flights. From the collection of aerospace memorabilia specialist Ken Havekotte. Starting Bid $200

8479. Space Shuttle Tool Kit Pouch. Early Space Shuttle tool kit pouch constructed of beta cloth, 10 x 15 x 4, labeled on the reverse with part numbers, “V638-650420001, 03953 B26474,” with zippered compartments on the front labeled for “Forceps,” “Spanner Wrench,” “Pin Puller,” “Spline Wrench,” and “Pip Pin 4.” In very good to fine condition, with heavy overall toning. Starting Bid $200

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8480. Shuttle Pair of Crew Module Protective Covers. Uncommon pairing of Crew

Module-Interior Flight Deck Protective Covers, 20.5 x 33.5, used to protect the interior of the Shuttle from UV damage while on the ground, each bearing a handwritten number, “002” and “SN:003.” Both bear an affixed Rockwell International Space Division label or plaque with unique serial numbers, “B18554” and “B34778.” The first is stenciled in the center in bright red letters, “REMOVE BEFORE FLIGHT,” and the other panel is covered in white tape with some of the red stencil showing through.

In overall fine condition. Contact RR Auction for a shipping quote. Starting Bid $200

Brilliant ‘Launch at Dawn’ quilt bearing Atlantis-flown Beta cloth 8481. Space Shuttle Atlantic Quilt With Flown Beta Cloth Material. Gorgeous handcraft-

ed quilt created by Jean Wright, a former Aerospace Composite Tech of Soft Goods for NASA’s space shuttle program. Entitled ‘Launch at Dawn,’ the quilt measures approximately 58 x 79 and is comprised of cotton, various batiks, metallic copper solar shield film (aluminized polymide), and three pieces of Beta cloth (totaling seven square inches) that flew aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis; the Beta cloth, previously used as cargo bay liner, was removed from the areas between Bays 1 and 2. According to Wright, the design of the quilt represents the tremendous energy and flames of a NASA rocket launch. Stitched to the underside of the quilt is a fabric information sheet signed in black ink by Wright and listing contact information. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation, in part: “This certificate verifies that the accompanying quilt, created by Thermal Blanket Technician Jean Wright, is genuine and that the flown Beta cloth used in its design is authentic.” Wright worked on the Endeavor, Atlantis, and Discovery spacecrafts, hand-sewing thermal protection between the gaps in shuttle tiles, referred to as ‘gap fillers,’ which acted as a kind of bumper so the tiles didn’t crack as they vibrated against each other during reentry. Originating from the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation, a portion of the proceeds for the sale of this item will be donated to the ASF. Starting Bid $200

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8482. Space Shuttle Videocassette Recorder. Space Shuttle

videocassette recorder

by Lockheed Engineering, 19 x 10.5 x 18.5, featuring removable recorder with “Counter” and “Tape Used” windows, two handles, speaker vent, and several buttons related to recording options, with engraved model and serial numbers on face for recorder and housing. Top of recorder bears two affixed manufacturing labels for the “Recorder/Control Video Casset[te]” and the “Housing OPR Video Cass Record[er],” both manufactured by “Lockheed CP Missiles & Space,” with model numbers: “SED16102240–301” and “SED16102220–301.” The top is also stamped in white ink, “SED16102232–701,” and the back of the recorder bears an affixed metal Lockheed Engineering label, “OVCR Qualification Unit, SED16102220–301, NAS. 9–15800, S/N 1004.” This assembly was used to record video from hand-held and experiment video cameras. Starting Bid $200

8483. Space Shuttle Spacelab Experiment Module Stowage Locker.

Space Shuttle Spacelab experiment module stowage locker, 19 x 29 x 25.25, with sturdy alloy metal frame and upward opening door with metal labels to top and bottom, “Upper Storage Test Cell #1 (SN 202)” and “Lower Storage Calibration Cell.” Door also bears instructions and two stamped part numbers: “Storage Enclosure Assy. 96M15481–1, S/N 001.” Inside of locker door features two metallic “Caution” labels instructing to “verify ball foot engagement.” The locker includes the sophisticated module holding system and the module frames themselves, and a tool to lock the module frames in place is included. The printing on the door is in two directions so it could be read irrespective of whether the astronaut was on the Spacelab ‘floor’ or ‘ceiling.’ In fine condition. Accompanied by two parts tags, dated “May 12 ‘92” and “May 13 ‘92,” both stamped “DEINTEG,” “FLIGHT,” and “IML-1,” and circled “Hold” under the process field for “DISPO/REINSP.” Also accompanied by a copy of a MSFC–Form 312, with part numbers lightly filled, inspection stamps, and dated, “5, 21, 92,” and a copy of a structural chart for the locker. Although the paperwork is stamped “FLIGHT,” it remains possible that this could also mean ‘flight ready,’ although the the presence of the “IML-1” stamps suggests to the former status. Flown aboard STS-42, the First International Microgravity Mission (IML-1) was the first in a series of missions with payloads dedicated to life science and microgravity science research. The primary objective of IML-1 was to conduct science and technology investigations that required the low-gravity environment of space, with emphasis on experiments that studied the effects of microgravity on materials and processes and living organisms. More than 200 scientists from 16 countries participated in the investigations. Starting Bid $200

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Amazing Space Shuttle education suit

8484. Space Shuttleera Educational Suit.

Shuttle-era space suit designed by NASA for educational and training purposes at Oklahoma State University.

This reproduction model consists of several parts typical for an official NASA-issued space suit, including: right and left hand gloves with wrist enclosure; helmet with movable visor and dual lights attached to sides; the main upper torso assembly with Primary Life Support System (PLSS) backpack, chestmounted Displays and Control Module (DCM), upper waist enclosure, and embroidered Space Shuttle, NASA, and American flag patches; and lower torso assembly with space suit pants, lower waist enclosure, and zipper-on boots. Inner disconnect ring of helmet bears two labels: “NASA, U. S. Gov’t, Aerospace Education Services Program, 3220” and “Oklahoma State University.”

In very good condition, with wear from use. Accompanied by the original shipping box with label mailed from “NASA, Ames Research Center.” Starting Bid $200

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8485. Space Shuttle Payload and General Support Computer. A Payload and General Support Computer (PGSC) manufactured by GRiD Systems modified for use aboard the Space Shuttle, measuring approximately 11.5 x 9 x 15 when open, stenciled with part numbers on the top, “P/N SED33103332-713, S/N 1045.” Ruggedly made with a magnesium case and additional cooling fan. One of the NASA modifications was the substitution of an external power connector (a NASA-spec circular connector) for the commercial one and disconnection of the internal power supply from the standard GRiD modular power supply slot (a standard GRiD power module will not work in this computer). Includes the associated carrying case. In fine condition. These were among the earliest, if not the first, laptop computers flown on the Shuttle; this particular computer was flight-qualified, but its flight status is unknown. Starting Bid $200

8486. Space Shuttle LH2 Shutoff Valve Engineering Prototype. Engineering prototype of a shutoff valve which regulated flow of propellant to the Space Shuttle Main Engine (SSME), measuring approximately 5 x 9 x 3.5, with a Fairchild tag reading, “Valve, Shutoff, LO2 and LH2 Relief, Part No. 7432-000-101…Date 9-76.” In very good to fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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Prototype of the Shuttle landing gear actuator

8487. Space Shuttle Main Landing Gear Uplock Actuator Engineering Prototype. Engineering prototype of the Space Shuttle Landing Gear Uplock Actuator, measuring approximately 16 x 10 x 11, bearing a Bertea Corporation tag on the center cylinder, reading: “Code Ident No. 82106, Mfg Date 10-76, Part No. 246200-1001, Serial No. 82106-004, Actuator, Uplock, Main Landing Gear, Hyd.” In fine condition. This actuator supports pre-flight retraction of the Space Shuttle main landing gear prior to launch, and release of the landing gear just prior to touch-down. An appealing piece of essential Shuttle hardware. Starting Bid $200

8489. STS-60: Ken Reightler’s Flown Shirt. Ken Reightler’s green-

and-blue Land’s End long-sleeve rugby shirt worn and flown during the STS–60 mission, size large, embroidered on the left breast with white thread, “Discovery, STS–60.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a signed and flight-certified certificate of authenticity from Reightler, in part: “This green, with blue pin stripes Lands’ End Rugby shirt…flew in space aboard Space Shuttle Discovery…during the STS–60 mission…This shirt has been in my possession since the flight up until the time I donated it to the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation.” Starting Bid $200

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8490. STS-73: Kathy Thornton’s Flown Mission-Worn Polo Shirt. Kathy Thorn-

ton’s green Land’s End short-sleeve polo shirt worn and flown during the STS–73 mission, women’s regular size small, embroidered on the left chest in purple thread, “STS–73, Columbia.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a signed certificate of authenticity from Thornton, in part: “This Green short sleeve polo shirt…flew in space aboard Space Shuttle Columbia (OV–102) during the STS-73 mission…The shirt has been in my possession since the flight up until the time I donated it to the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation.”

Originating from the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation, a portion of the proceeds for the sale of this item will be donated to the ASF. Starting Bid $200

8491. Astronaut Group 11 Signed Sheet. Uncommon

off-white 8.5 x 11 sheet bearing two postage stamps and postmarked August 1, 1985, signed in ink or felt tip above their typed names by the thirteen members of NASA Astronaut Group 11, including: Jerome Apt, Michael A. Baker, Robert D. Cabana, Brian Duffy, Charles D. Gemar, Linda M. Godwin, T. Thomas Hendricks, Richard J. Hieb, Tamara E. Jernigan, Carl J. Meade, Stephen S. Oswald, Stephen D. Thorne, and Pierre J. Thuot. In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

A gift from 81 space shuttle representatives

8492. STS-1 Multi-Signed Oversized Photograph. Wonderful

color semi-glossy 10.75 x 13.75 photo of the launch of Columbia, the first orbital spaceflight of NASA’s Space Shuttle program, on April 12, 1981, affixed to its original 16 x 20 cardstock mount, inscribed in the upper border of the mount, “To Bill Drewes—With our appreciation for all your support over the years. Congratulations upon a well deserved retirement and please stay in touch! Best wishes from us all,” and signed in the borders in black ink or felt tip by 81 astronauts and NASA personnel, including: Alan Bean, John Young, Fred Haise, Ken Mattingly, Ronald McNair, Judy Resnik, Bob Crippen, Owen Garriott, Hank Hartsfield, Don Peterson, Bob Overmyer, Jack Lousma, Joe Engle, Paul Weitz, Joseph Kerwin, and many others.

In very good to fine condition, with a block of toning to margins and minor dings to corner tips. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

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8495. STS-2 Signed Landing Site Chart. Rare first edi-

8493. STS-1 and STS-41C Signed Photograph. Color

semi-glossy 10 x 8 photo of the crews of STS–1, STS–41–C, and other NASA personnel posing together in front of a shuttle launch pad, vertically signed in black felt tip by John Young, Bob Crippen, Dick Scobee, T. J. Hart, James ‘Ox’ van Hoften, George ‘Pinky’ Nelson, Michael Smith, Guion Bluford, and eight others. In fine condition, with brushing to one signature.

Smith ranks among the rarest Shuttle astronaut signatures, as he tragically passed in the Challenger disaster which was to be his first mission; Scobee, too, was killed in the accident.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

tion STS-2 Runway Chart, 8 x 10.5, dated February 7, 1981, displaying the Transoceanic Abort Landing site at Spain’s Rota Naval Base. Signed in black felt tip by astronauts Joe Engle, Richard Truly, and Bob Crippen. Includes the adjacent left map page. In fine condition.

Such abort maps remain very uncommon, with this being the first example we have offered. Originating from the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation, a portion of the proceeds for the sale of this item will be donated to the ASF. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

8496. STS-6: Paul Weitz Oversized Signed Photograph. Color glossy 7.75

x 9.75 photo of the maiden launch of the Space Shuttle Challenger and start of the STS-6 mission, signed in black felt tip, “First time liftoff for Challenger, Paul Weitz, CDR, STS–6, April 4, 1983.”

Permanently affixed to a slightly larger cardstock mount. In fine condition. Originating from the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation, a portion of the proceeds for the sale of this item will be donated to the ASF. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

8497. STS–41-B: Bruce McCandless Oversized Signed Photograph. Wondrous 8494. STS-1 Signed Photograph. Limited edition color

satin-finish 8 x 10 photo honoring the 30th anniversary of the STS-1 launch, numbered 1/36, signed in black felt tip, “John Young” and “Bob Crippen, STS-1.” In fine condition.

Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation signed in blue ballpoint by Crippen.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

color satin-finish 20 x 16 photo of McCandless floating untethered in space during his STS–41-B mission, signed in silver ink, “An out of the world view of Earth!! The first untethered spacewalk—Bruce McCandless II, STS 41–B.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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8498. ALT and STS Set of (12) Crew Signed Covers. Set of

8500. STS 51-L Pair of Signed Covers. Appealing

twelve covers signed by astronauts and crews from various Space Shuttle and Approach and Landing Test flights, including: STS-5; STS-8; STS41-B; STS-51-J; a pair of covers signed by the American and German crews of STS-61-A; the first and second ALT crews of the Space Shuttle Enterprise (with two other covers signed by each respective crew); two covers individually signed by Richard Truly and Jerry Carr; and one other. In overall fine condition, with haloing to a few signatures. Starting Bid $200

pair of covers bearing STS-51-L launch day postmarks of January 28, 1986, featuring a total of 37 astronaut signatures, including: Dick Scobee, Judy Resnik, Ron McNair, Ellison Onizuka, Rhea Seddon (2), John Creighton, Dick Covey, Guion Bluford (2), Sally Ride, and others. In overall fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

The tragic crew of STS-107

8499. Space Shuttle Columbia Set of (7) Signed Photographs.

Seven color semi-glossy 8 x 10 photos, six of which are official NASA photos, each signed and inscribed in black felt tip or gold ink by the pictured Columbia astronaut, including: Rick Husband, Willie McCool, Michael Anderson, Kalpana Chawla, David Brown, Laurel Clark, and Ilan Ramon. In overall fine condition. On February 1, 2003, the Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrated over Palestine, Texas, during reentry into the Earth’s atmosphere, resulting in the deaths of all seven STS-107 crew members. A wonderful grouping of these American heroes. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $300

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Rare schoolwork by the 10-year-old “Christa Corrigan” 8501. Christa McAuliffe’s Handwritten Grade S c h o o l P a p e r.

Handwritten school assignment by the 10-year-old McAuliffe, signed across the top, “Christa Corrigan,” one page, 7 x 8.5, October 24, 1958. The assignment is headed, “Christa Corrigan, Brook Water, Miss Stapleton, October 24, 1958,” and reads, in full: “1. Rick doesn’t like history. 2. Don’t his brothers like history? 3. I’ll take history next year. 4. Weren’t you in my science class? 5. The girl’s skates are lost. 6. Are Sue’s skates lost? 7. Those are Sam’s skates. 8. The men’s skates are here.” In fine condition, with overall toning and tiny chip to left edge. Accompanied by an official NASA lithograph of McAuliffe signed in ballpoint by her mother, Grace Corrigan, a note from Corrigan transmitting the schoolwork, the original mailing envelope, and a copy of the letter sent to her. As McAuliffe was famously to be known as the ‘Teacher in Space,’ this is a particularly poignant example of her autograph. From the collection of aerospace memorabilia specialist Ken Havekotte. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

MISCELLANY

8503. Air Force Launch Operations Countdown Clock. United States Air Force countdown clock, measuring

19 x 3.75 x 14.75, with an affixed red label on the front, reading, “Property of USAF PAN/AM/ASD 08(606)-68-C-0040.” The digital readout is headed “Countdown 3,” with labels along the bottom for “Mission,” “Minutes,” and “Seconds.” There are three pin-type connectors on the rear that would connect to communication cables. In very good to fine condition.

This clock would have been associated with various launch operations, primarily to place military payloads into space.

Starting Bid $200

8504. Air Force Launch Rangetime Operations Clock.

United States Air Force clock, measuring 19 x 3.75 x 14.75, with an affixed red label on the front, reading, “Property of USAF PAN/AM/ASD 08(606)-68-C-0040.” The digital readout is headed “Range Time,” with labels along the bottom for “Hours,” “Minutes,” and “Seconds.” There are three pin-type connectors on the rear that would connect to communication cables. In very good to fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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8505. Toxicology Suit Size Medium. Protective

Outfit Toxicological Microclimate suit by Lite Industries, size medium, unused, consisting of helmet assembly, protective coveralls liner, beige zip-up liner, and butyl rubber outer suit with two rubber sealing zippers providing front access and closure; suit contains sealing air inlet disconnect for attachment to hose assembly of backpack and connection with liner, as well as six one-way exhaust valves. Manufacturing tag lists manufacturing date of March 1982, and an inspection test date of January 1983. Includes the gas/particulate filter and backpack ventilation assembly with filter, hoses, and belt straps, and matching butyl rubber boots, size 7, with passing leak test stamps. Both the suit and backpack assembly are accompanied by original military-grade canvas duffle bags with warning labels. In fine condition. Inspired by the suits of the Apollo astronauts, these suits were designed for workers dealing with highly toxic materials, with certain types intended for handling noxious rocket fuels. Starting Bid $200

8506. Toxicology Suit Size Small. Protective Outfit

Toxicological Microclimate suit

by Lite Industries, size small, unused, consisting of helmet assembly, protective coveralls liner, beige zip-up liner, and butyl rubber outer suit with two rubber sealing zippers providing front access and closure; suit contains sealing air inlet disconnect for attachment to hose assembly of backpack and connection with liner, as well as six one-way exhaust valves. Manufacturing tag lists manufacturing date of September 1982, and an inspection test date of September 1985. Includes the backpack ventilation assembly with hoses and belt straps, and matching butyl rubber boots, size 7, with passing leak test stamps; the backpack’s gas/particulate filter is not present. Both the suit and backpack assembly are accompanied by original military-grade canvas duffle bags with warning labels. In fine condition. Accompanied by the original Lite Industries contents list. Inspired by the suits of the Apollo astronauts, these suits were designed for workers dealing with highly toxic materials, with certain types intended for handling noxious rocket fuels. Starting Bid $200

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SPACE EXPLORATION AND AVIATION AUCTION | APRIL 20, 2017

8507.

Relay Satellite Model.

Vintage model of a relay satellite, measuring an overall 7.5˝ tall with a diameter of 3.5˝. In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

8510. Joe Kittinger Signed Photograph. Color glossy 8508. Mariner 2 Science Telemetry. Telemetry strip of

data transmitted from the Mariner 2 probe to Venus, 8 x 1.75, as received by the JPL flight control center in California in December 1962. In fine condition. Accompanied by a photocopy of the original 1962 transmittal letter from JPL enclosing this original telemetry strip. This ‘garbled’ transmission proved that the spacecraft had indeed achieved its goal of successfully flying to another planet for the first time in human history.

From the collection of aerospace memorabilia specialist Ken Havekotte. Starting Bid $200

8 x 10 photo of Kittinger performing his then record-breaking skydive, signed in black felt tip, “Joe W. Kittinger.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

8509. Project Viking Pre Selector/Mixer Cable Assembly. Small cable assembly component from Mars Viking

Orbiter/Lander, measuring 1.75 x 2.25, with markings reading, “55305-16 W6, S/N 201.” Includes JPL paperwork from December 1972 documenting various inspections of the piece, identified as “Cable Assy Pre Sel/Mixer.” A component from Mars Viking Orbiter/Lander that comprised part of its communications system.

The communications system allowed for telemetry, tracking and control of the Viking Orbiter and Lander, and allowed for return of data to NASA (to include the first surface photographs) from Mars. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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CONDITIONS OF SALE ANYONE EITHER REGISTERING TO BID OR PLACING A BID (“BIDDER”) ACCEPTS THESE CONDITIONS OF SALE AND ENTERS INTO A LEGALLY, BINDING, ENFORCEABLE AGREEMENT WITH R&R AUCTION COMPANY OF MASSACHUSETTS, LLC (“RR AUCTION,” TOGETHER WITH BIDDER, THE “PARTIES”).

The following terms and conditions (“Conditions of Sale”) constitute the sole terms and conditions under which RR Auction will offer for sale and sell the property described in the catalog of items for auction (the “Catalog”). These Conditions of Sale constitute a binding agreement between the Parties with respect to the auction in which Bidder participates (the “Auction”). By bidding at the Auction, whether in person, through an agent or representative, by telephone, facsimile, online, absentee bid, or by any other form of bid or by any other means, Bidder acknowledges the thorough reading and understanding of all of these Conditions of Sale, all descriptions of items in the Catalog, and all matters incorporated herein by reference, and agrees to be fully bound thereby. This acknowledgement is a material term of these Conditions of Sale and of the consideration under which RR Auction agrees to these terms.

RR Auction and Auction: This Auction is presented by RR Auction, a d/b/a/ of R&R Auction Company of Massachusetts, LLC, as identified with the applicable licensing information on the title page of the Catalog or on the www.RRauction.com Internet site (“RRauction.com”).

The Auction is conducted under these Conditions of Sale. Announcements and corrections from the podium at live auctions and those made through the Conditions of Sale appearing on the Internet at RRauction.com supersede those in the printed Catalog.

Bidder: Bidder shall mean the original Bidder on the property offered for sale by RR Auction and not any subsequent owner or other person who may acquire or have acquired an interest therein.

If Bidder is an agent, the agency must be disclosed in writing to RR Auction prior to the time of sale, otherwise the benefits of the warranty shall be limited to the agent and not transferable to the undisclosed principal.

The rights granted to Bidder under these Conditions of Sale are personal and may not be assigned or transferred to any other person or entity, whether by operation of law or otherwise without the express written assent of RR Auction. Bidder may not transfer, assign, or otherwise convey these Conditions of Sale or any of the rights herein, and such purported transfer, assignment, or conveyance shall be null and void. No third party may rely on any benefit or right conferred on any Bidder by these Conditions of Sale, and no third party is intended as a beneficiary of these Conditions of Sale.

Bids will not be accepted from minor persons under eighteen (18) years of age without a parent’s written consent containing an acknowledgment of the Conditions of Sale herein and indicating their agreement to be bound thereby on behalf of the Bidder.

All Bidders must meet RR Auction’s qualifications to bid. Any Bidder who is not a client in good standing of RR Auction may be disqualified at RR Auction’s sole option and will not be

awarded lots. Such determination may be made by RR Auction in its sole and unlimited discretion, at any time prior to, during, or even after the close of the Auction. RR Auction reserves the right to exclude any person from the Auction.

If an entity places a bid, then the person executing the bid on behalf of the entity agrees to personally guarantee payment for any successful bid.

By accepting the Conditions of Sale, Bidder personally and unconditionally guarantees payment.

Credit: In order to place bids, Bidders who have not established credit with RR Auction must either furnish satisfactory credit information (including two collectibles-related business references) or supply additional information if requested, well in advance of the Auction. Bidders who are not members of RRAuction.com should pre-register before the close of the Auction to allow adequate time to contact references. Credit will be granted at the discretion of RR Auction. Additionally Bidders who have not previously established credit or who wish to bid in excess of their established credit history may be required to provide their social security number, or the last four digits thereof, so a credit check may be performed prior to RR Auction’s acceptance of a bid. Check writing privileges and immediate delivery of merchandise may also be determined by pre-approval of credit based on a combination of criteria: RRAuction.com history, related industry references, bank verification, a credit bureau report and/or a personal guarantee for a corporate or partnership entity in advance of the Auction venue.

Buyer’s Premium: The Bidder acknowledges and agrees that a 22.5% buyer’s premium will be added to the hammer price on all individual lots sold in timed Auctions (the “Buyer’s Timed Premium”), and a 25% buyer’s premium will be added to the hammer price on live Auctions (the “Buyer’s Live Premium,” together with the Buyer’s Timed Premium, the “Buyer’s Premium”). For payment other than by cash, delivery will not be made unless and until full payment has been received by RR Auction, i.e., check or wired funds have fully cleared. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, signed by RR Auction, payment in full is due within thirteen (13) calendar days of the Auction or within twelve (12) calendar days of the invoice date, whichever is later. All purchases delivered to Massachusetts are subject to applicable Massachusetts sales tax unless the purchaser possesses a Massachusetts sales tax exemption number.

Bidding: 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 the Catalog, 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. RR AUCTION IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ERRORS IN BIDDING. A Bidder should make certain to bid on the correct lot and that the bid is the maximum (plus the Buyer’s Premium) that the Bidder is willing and able to pay. Since other Bidders (by mail, facsimile, online, and in person) will be present, and since a re-offering could damage the momentum of the sale, once the hammer has fallen and RR Auction has announced the winning Bidder, such Bidder is unconditionally bound to pay for the lot, even if the Bidder has made a mistake.

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.

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.

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.

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.

By bidding in this sale, Bidder personally and unconditionally guarantees payment. The authorized representative of any corporate Bidder who is present at the sale shall provide RR Auction or its agent, prior to the commencement of the bidding (or at the time of registration), with a statement signed by a principal, director or officer that they he or she personally and unconditionally guarantees any payment due RR Auction.

RR Auction may at its sole and absolute discretion, make loans or advances to Consignors and/or prospective Bidders.

In the event of a successful challenge to the title to any goods purchased pursuant to these Conditions of Sale and the exclusive remedies provided herein, 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 Premium 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: Non-Internet bids (including but not limited to in-person, facsimile, phone and mail bids) are treated similarly to floor bids in that they must be on-increment. Any in-person, facsimile, phone, or mail bids that do not conform to a full increment will be rounded up or down to the nearest full increment and this revised amount will be considered Bidder’s high bid.

When identical mail or facsimile bids are submitted, preference is given to the first received. To ensure the greatest accuracy, written bids should be entered on the standard printed bid sheet and be received at RR Auction’s place of business at least twenty-four (24) hours before the Auction start. RR

Auction is not responsible for executing mail bids or facsimile bids received on or after the day the first lot is sold, nor Internet bids submitted after the published closing time; nor is RR Auction responsible for proper execution of bids submitted by telephone, mail, facsimile, e-mail, Internet, or in person once the Auction begins.

In all Auctions, bids on an item must raise the current high bid by at least 10%, or as specified on a per-Auction basis. Bids will be accepted in whole dollar amounts only. No “buy” or “unlimited” bids will be accepted. In a live sale, bids on an item can change at the discretion of RR Auction.

RR Auction reserves the right to accept or decline any bid. Bids must be for an entire lot and each lot constitutes a separate sale. All bids are per lot unless otherwise announced. Live auction lots will be sold in their numbered sequence unless RR Auction directs otherwise. It is unlawful and illegal for Bidders to collude, pool, or agree with another Bidder to pay less than the fair value for lot(s). For live auctions, RR Auction will have final discretion in the event that any dispute should arise between Bidders. RR Auction will determine the successful Bidder, cancel the sale, or re-offer and resell the lot or lots in dispute. RR Auction will have final discretion to resolve any disputes arising after the sale and in online auctions. If any dispute arises, RR Auction’s sale record is conclusive.

Payment: Subject to fulfillment of all of the Conditions of Sale set forth herein, upon the sooner of (1) the passing of title to the offered lot pursuant to these Conditions of Sale, or (2) possession of the offered lot by the Bidder, Bidder thereupon (a) assumes full risk and responsibility (including without limitation, liability for or damage to frames or glass covering prints, paintings, photos, or other works), and (b) will immediately pay the full purchase price or such part as RR Auction may require. In addition to other remedies available to RR Auction by law, RR Auction reserves the right to impose from the date of sale a late charge of 1.5% per month of the total purchase price if payment is not made in accordance with the conditions set forth herein. All property must be removed from RR Auction’s premises by the Bidder at his/her expense not later than thirty (30) business days following its sale and, if it is not so removed, RR Auction may send the purchased property to a public warehouse for the account, at the risk and expense of the Bidder.

Payment is due upon closing of the Auction session, or upon presentment of an invoice. RR Auction reserves the right to void an invoice if payment in full is not received within thirteen (13) calendar days of the Auction or within twelve (12) calendar days of the invoice date. In cases of nonpayment, RR Auction’s election to void a sale does not relieve the Bidder from their obligation to pay RR Auction its fees (seller’s and Buyer’s Premium) on the lot and any other damages pertaining to the lot.

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)

calendar day hold, and ten (10) business days when drawn on an international bank. Clients with pre-arranged credit status may receive immediate credit for payments via e-Check, personal or corporate checks.

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.

If RR Auction refers any invoice to an attorney for collection, the Bidder agrees to pay attorney’s fees, court costs, and other collection costs incurred by RR Auction. If RR Auction assigns collection to its house counsel, such attorney’s time expended on the matter shall be compensated at a rate comparable to the hourly rate of independent attorneys.

RR Auction shall have a lien against the merchandise purchased by the Bidder to secure payment of the Auction invoice.

RR Auction is further granted a lien and the right to retain possession of any other property of the Bidder then held by RR Auction or its affiliates to secure payment of any Auction invoice or any other amounts due RR Auction or affiliates from the Bidder. With respect to these lien rights, RR Auction shall have all the rights of a secured creditor, including but not limited to the right of sale. In addition, with respect to payment of the Auction invoice(s), the Bidder waives any and all rights of offset he might otherwise have against RR Auction and the consignor of the merchandise included on the invoice (the “Consignor”). If a Bidder owes RR Auction or its affiliates on any account, RR Auction and its affiliates shall have the right to offset such unpaid account by any credit balance due Bidder, and it may secure by possessory lien any unpaid amount by any of the Bidder’s property in their possession.

All checks, cashiers checks, bank checks, or money orders are payable to R&R Auction Company of Massachusetts, LLC. Delivery; Shipping; and Handling Charges: Bidder is liable for shipping and handling. RR Auction is unable to combine purchases from other auctions or affiliates into one package for shipping purposes. Lots won will be shipped in a commercially reasonable time after payment in good funds for the merchandise and the shipping fees is received or credit extended, except when third-party shipment occurs. Bidder agrees that service and handling charges related to shipping items which are not pre-paid may be charged to a credit card on file with RR Auction.

Successful international Bidders shall provide written shipping instructions, including specified Customs declarations, to RR Auction for any lots to be delivered outside of the United States. NOTE: Declaration value shall be the item’(s) hammer price and RR Auction shall use the correct harmonized code for the lot. Domestic Bidders on lots designated for third-party shipment must designate the common carrier, accept risk of loss, and prepay shipping costs.

Title: Title shall not pass to the successful Bidder until all invoices are paid in full. It is the responsibility of the Bidder to provide adequate insurance coverage for the items once they have been delivered to a common carrier or third-party shipper.

Rights Reserved: 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: RR Auction reserves the right to postpone the Auction or any session thereof for a reasonable period of time for any reason whatsoever, and no Bidder or prospective Bidder shall have any claim as a result thereof, including consequential damages.

RR Auction’s Discretion: RR Auction shall determine opening bids and bidding increments. RR Auction has the right in its absolute discretion to reject any bid in the event of dispute between Bidders or if RR Auction has doubt as to the validity of any bid, to advance the bidding at its absolute discretion and to determine the successful Bidder in the event of a dispute between Bidders, to continue the bidding or to reoffer and resell the lot in question.

In the event of a dispute after the sale, RR Auction’s record of final sale shall be conclusive. RR Auction also may reject any bid if RR Auction decides either that any bid is below the reserve of the lot or article or that an advance is insufficient.

Unless otherwise announced by RR Auction at the time of sale, no lots may be divided for the purpose of sale.

Reserves: Lots may be subject to a reserve which is the confidential minimum price below which the lot will not be sold. Consignors may not bid on their own lots or property. RR Auction may, from time to time, bid on items that it does not own.

Off-Site Bidding: Bidding by telephone, facsimile, online, or absentee bidding (advance written bids submitted by mail) are offered solely as a convenience and permitted subject to advance arrangements, availability, and RR Auction’s approval which shall be exercised at RR Auction’s sole discretion. Neither RR Auction nor its agents or employees shall be held liable for the failure to execute bids or for errors relating to any transmission or execution thereof. In order to be considered for off-site bidding in any manner, Bidders must comply with all of these Conditions of Sale and the terms contained on the Registration Form.

RR Auction’s Remedies: Failure of the Bidder to comply with any of these Conditions of Sale or the terms of the Registration Form is an event of default. In such event, RR Auction may, in addition to any other available remedies specifically including the right to hold the defaulting Bidder liable for the Purchase Price or to charge and collect from the defaulting Bidder’s credit or debit accounts as provided for elsewhere herein: (a) cancel the sale, retaining any payment made by the Bidder as damages (the Bidder understands and acknowledges that RR Auction will be substantially damaged should such default occur, and that damages under sub-part (a) are necessary to compensate RR Auction for such damages); (b) resell the property without reserve at public auction or privately; (c) charge the Bidder interest on the Purchase Price at the rate of one and one-half percent (1.5%) per month or the highest allowable interest rate; (d) take any other action that RR Auction, in its sole discretion, deems necessary or appropriate to preserve and protect RR Auction’s rights and remedies. Should RR Auction resell the

property, the original defaulting Bidder shall be liable for the payment of any deficiency in the purchase price and all costs and expenses associated there with, including but not limited to warehousing, sales-related expenses, reasonable attorney fees and court costs, commissions, incidental damages and any other charges due hereunder which were not collected or collectable. In the event that such Bidder is the successful Bidder on more than one lot and pays less than the purchase price for the total lots purchased, RR Auction shall apply the payment received to such lot or lots that RR Auction, in its sole discretion, deems appropriate. If RR Auction does not exercise such discretion, the lots to which the payment shall be applied will be in descending order from the highest purchase price to the lowest. Any Bidder failing to comply with these Conditions of Sale shall be deemed to have granted RR Auction a security interest in, and RR Auction may retain as collateral such security for such Bidder’s obligations to RR Auction, any property in RR Auction’s possession owned by such Bidder. RR Auction shall have the benefit of all rights of a secured party under the Uniform Commercial Code (U.C.C.) as adopted by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Warranties: RR Auction does not provide any warranties to Bidders, whether expressed or implied, beyond those expressly provided in these Conditions of Sale. All property and lots are sold “as is” and “where is”. By way of illustration rather than limitation, neither RR Auction nor the Consignor makes any representation or warranty, expressed or implied, as to merchantability or fitness for intended use, condition of the property (including any condition report), correctness of description, origin, measurement, quality, rarity, importance, exhibition, relevance, attribution, source, provenance, date, authorship, condition, culture, genuineness, value, or period of the property. Additionally, neither RR Auction nor the Consignor makes any representation or warranty, expressed or implied, as to whether the Bidder acquires rights in copyright 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.

All descriptions, photographs, illustrations, and terminology including but not limited to words describing condition (including any condition reports requested by Bidder, see also Terminology), authorship, period, culture, source, origin, measurement, quality, rarity, provenance, importance, exhibition, and relevance, used in the Catalog, bill of sale, invoice, or anywhere else, represent a good faith effort made by RR Auction to fairly represent the lots and property offered for sale as to origin, date, condition, and other information contained therein; they are statements of opinion only. They are not representations or warranties and Bidder agrees and acknowledges that he or she shall not rely on them in determining whether or not to bid or for what price. Price estimates (which are determined well in advance of the Auction and are therefore subject to revision) and condition reports are provided solely as a convenience to Bidders and are not intended nor shall they be relied on by Bidders as statements, representations or warranties of actual value or predictions of final bid prices.

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.

All lots sold by RR Auction are accompanied by an Auction Certificate (“AC”). On any lot presented with an AC issued by RR Auction, the certification is only as to its attribution to the person or entity described or to the lot’s usage and only as explicitly stated therein (the “Certification of Authenticity”), to the exclusion of any other warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to those pursuant to the Uniform Commercial Code. The Certification of Authenticity inures only to the original Bidder (as shown in RR Auction’s records). Bidder may not transfer, assign, or otherwise convey the Certification of Authenticity, and such purported transfer, assignment, or conveyance shall be null and void. The Certification of Authenticity is valid from date of the Auction in which Bidder was awarded the lot (the “Auction Date”) until five (5) years after the Auction Date, without exception.

FIREARMS. RR Auction complies with all Federal and State rules and regulations relating to the purchasing, registration and shipping of firearms. A Bidder is required to provide appropriate documents and the payment of associated fees, if any. Bidder is responsible for providing a shipping address that is suitable for the receipt of a firearm.

Limitation of Damages: In the event that RR Auction is prevented for any reason from delivering any property to Bidder, or Bidder 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 Bidder. 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: Under no circumstances is any employee, agent or representative of RR Auction authorized by RR Auction to modify, amend, waive or contradict any of these Conditions of Sale, any term or condition set forth on a registration form, any warranty or limitation or exclusion of warranty, any term or condition in either the Registration Form or these Terms and Conditions regarding payment requirements, including but not limited to due date, manner of payment, and what constitutes payment in full, or any other term or condition contained in any documents issued

by RR Auction unless such modification, amendment, waiver or contradiction is contained in a writing signed by all parties.

Any statements, oral or written, made by employees, agents or representatives of RR Auction to Bidder, including statements regarding specific lots, even if such employee, agent or representative represents that such statement is authorized, unless reduced to a writing signed by all parties, are statements of personal opinion only and are not binding on RR Auction, and under no circumstances shall be relied upon by Bidder as a statement, representation or warranty of RR Auction.

Bidder’s Remedies: Under no circumstance will RR Auction incur liability to a Bidder in excess of the purchase price actually paid.

This section sets forth the sole and exclusive remedies of Bidder in conformity with the Warranties and Limitation of Damages provisions of these Conditions of Sale, and is expressly in lieu of any other rights or remedies which might be available

to Bidder by law. The Bidder hereby accepts the benefit of the Consignor’s warranty of title and any other representations and warranties made by the Consignor for the Bidder’s benefit.

In the event that Bidder demonstrates in writing, in the sole discretion of RR Auction, that there was a breach of the Consignor’s warranty of title concerning a lot purchased by Bidder, RR Auction shall make demand upon the Consignor to pay to Bidder the Purchase Price (including any premiums, taxes, or other amounts paid or due to RR Auction). Should the Consignor not pay the Purchase Price to Bidder within thirty days after such demand, RR Auction shall disclose the identity of the Consignor to Bidder and assign to Bidder all of RR Auction’s 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 Bidder only and they may not be assigned or relied upon by any transferee or assignee under any circumstances.

If Bidder wishes to challenge the AC within the period of the Certification of Authenticity, Bidder must present written evidence that the lot is not authentic as determined by a known expert in the field. If RR Auction agrees that the lot is not as represented, Bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be a refund of their purchase price, with no other costs, liabilities or amounts recoverable. If RR Auction does not agree with the claim by Bidder, then the Parties shall follow the dispute resolution procedures of these Conditions of Sale.

Any such challenge concerning an AC or Certification of Authenticity must, without any exception, be brought within one (1) year of Bidder’s notice to RR Auction of Bidder’s contention that the lot was not authentic, or six (6) years from the Auction Date, whichever is sooner.

If the description of any lot in the Catalog is materially 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 Auction Date. If there is any discrepancy between the description in the Catalog and the AC, then the description in the AC shall control. This paragraph shall constitute Bidder’s sole right with respect to the return of items, and no refunds shall be given for any items not returned to and received by RR Auction.

NO RETURN OR REFUND OF ANY AUCTION LOT WILL BE CONSIDERED EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THESE CONDITIONS OF SALE. RR Auction’s Additional Services: For Bidders who do not remove purchased property from RR Auction’s premises, RR Auction, in its sole discretion and solely as a service and accommodation to Bidders, may arrange to have purchased lots packed, insured and forwarded at the sole request, expense, and risk of Bidder. RR Auction assumes no and disclaims all responsibility and liability for acts or omissions in such packing or shipping by RR Auction or other packers and carriers, whether or not recommended by RR Auction.

RR Auction assumes no and disclaims all responsibility and liability for damage to frames, glass or other breakable items.

Where RR Auction arranges and bills for such services via invoice, RR Auction will include an administration charge.

Headings: Headings are for convenience only and shall not be used to interpret the substantive sections to which they refer.

Entire Agreement: 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.

If any section of these Conditions of Sale or any term or provision of any section is held to be invalid, void, or unenforceable by any court 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.

Governing Law and Enforcement The Parties agree that any agreements between the Parties including but not limited to these Conditions of Sale are entered into in Boston, Massachusetts, no matter where Bidder is situated and no matter by what means or where Bidder was informed of the Auction and regardless of whether catalogs, materials, or other communications were received by Bidder in another location.

The Parties agree that these Conditions of Sale, and any other related agreement(s) are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without regard for its conflict of laws principles. The Parties agree that any dispute related to or arising out of these Conditions of Sale, or related to or arising out of any other related agreement(s) shall be submitted to confidential binding arbitration (the “Arbitration”) before a single Arbitrator of the American Arbitration Association (the “AAA”).

The Parties agree that the Arbitration shall be conducted pursuant to the commercial rules of the AAA. In the event that the Parties cannot agree on the selection of the Arbitrator, then the Arbitrator shall be selected by the AAA. The prevailing Party in the Arbitration shall be entitled to recover all of its related costs, whether before or after the formal institution of the Arbitration, including but not limited to its reasonable attorneys’ fees and, if RR Auction prevails, the Buyer’s Premium as defined in these Conditions of Sale. The Parties agree that Bidder shall have no right to recover consequential or indirect damages, or lost profits damages.

The Parties consent to the enforcement of the decision in the Arbitration pursuant to the Federal Arbitration Act in either the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts.

Except as provided in Bidder’s Remedies with regard to the Certification of Authenticity, any dispute, claim, cause of action related to or arising out of these Conditions of Sale or any other agreement(s) between the Parties must be brought within one (1) year of the acts, omissions or circumstances giving rise to the alleged claim, without exceptions. This provision is intended as a full, complete and absolute release of any claims after one (1) year of such acts, omissions or circumstances. The Parties agree further that these waiver provisions are intended to be binding on all parties in the event of any dispute, specifically including but not limited to third party claims and cross-ac-

tions brought by either RR Auction or Bidder. These provisions are consideration for the execution of these Conditions of Sale.

in these lots being sold for less than 10% above the under Bidder’s bid.

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.

Successful Bids: The fall of RR Auction’s hammer indicates the final bid. RR Auction will record the paddle number of the Bidder. If Bidder’s salesroom or absentee bid is successful, Bidder will be notified after the sale by mailed or emailed invoice.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, RR Auction may, in its sole discretion, enforce its rights pursuant to these Conditions of Sale in the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts rather than in an Arbitration related to or arising out of any Auction of an item sold for less than $10,000. This right shall relate to the individual item price, such that RR Auction may, in its sole discretion, enforce its rights pursuant to these Conditions of Sale in the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts rather than in an Arbitration for items that in the aggregate exceed $10,000. The prevailing Party in such a proceeding shall be entitled to recover all of its related costs, whether before or after the formal institution of the proceeding, including but not limited to its reasonable attorneys’ fees and, if RR Auction prevails, the Buyer’s Premium as defined in these Conditions of Sale. This right of enforcement is unique to RR Auction, and these Conditions of Sale are a waiver by the Bidder of any right to enforcement or adjudication outside of an Arbitration.

CONDUCT OF AUCTION Estimate Prices: In addition to descriptive information, each item in the Catalog sometimes includes a price range which reflects opinion as to the price expected at auction (the “Estimate Prices”). In other instances, Estimate Prices can be obtained by calling RR Auction at (603) 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. Estimate Prices are prepared well in advance of the sale and subject to revision. Estimates do not include the Buyer’s Premium or sales tax (see under separate heading).

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.

Before the Auction: Bidder may attend pre-sale viewing for all of RR Auction’s auctions at no charge. All property to be auctioned is usually on view for several days prior to the sale. Bidder is encouraged to examine lots thoroughly. Bidder may also request condition reports (see below). RR Auction’s staff are available at viewings and by appointment.

Maximum Bids – All Auctions: To maximize Bidder’s chance of winning, RR Auction strongly encourages the use of maximum bids. RR Auction will then bid for Bidder until the lot reaches Bidder’s specified maximum.

Maximum bids are strictly confidential. Placing arbitrary, nonincremental bids on lots with prior maximum bids may result

Unsold Lots: If a lot does not reach the reserve, it is bought-in. In other words, it remains unsold and is returned to the Consignor. RR Auction has the right to sell certain unsold items after the close of the Auction. Such lots shall be considered sold during the Auction and all these Terms and Conditions shall apply to such sales including but not limited to the Buyer’s Premium, return rights, and disclaimers.

Bidding—Timed Auction: Bidder may open, monitor, and/or raise bids at any time before the close of a lot through www.rrauction.com. RR Auction offers a callback service the day of the Auction, but Bidder is responsible for supplying a correct telephone number(s) where Bidder can be reached until the Auction closes. Bidder must request this service in writing. RR Auction will make reasonable efforts to ensure that Bidders who request a callback are contacted if outbid; however, RR Auction does not guarantee this service and it is merely a courtesy and not an enforceable right. The auctioneer may also execute a bid on behalf of the consignor to protect the reserve, either by entering a bid in response to salesroom, telephone or absentee bids. Under no circumstances will the auctioneer place any bid on behalf of the consignor above the reserve. The auctioneer will not specifically identify bids placed on behalf of the consignor to protect the reserve.

To ensure proper registration, those Bidders intending to bid via the Internet must visit www.RRauction.com and register accordingly at least one full day prior to the actual auction. Winning bidders will be notified by RR Auction. RR Auction is not responsible or liable for any problems, delays, or any other issues or problems resulting out of use of the Internet generally or specifically, including but not limited to transmission, execution or processing of bids.

Any Bidder may bid on any lot prior to 6 pm EST/EDT. At that time, an extended bidding period goes into effect. If Bidder has not bid on a lot before 6 pm EST/EDT, Bidder may not bid on that lot after 6 pm EST/EDT. Only those Bidders who have placed bids on a lot before 6 pm EST/EDT will be allowed to bid on that lot after 6 pm EST/EDT. If Bidder is the only Bidder on a lot at 6 pm EST/EDT, that lot is awarded to Bidder. During the extended bidding period, a lot will remain open only to those who bid on that lot prior to 6 pm EST/EDT. All lots WITHOUT an opening bid at 6 pm EST/EDT will remain OPEN to ALL Bidders until 7 pm EST/EDT or until they receive their first bid.

These lots will close immediately upon receipt of a bid or at 7 pm EST/EDT, whichever comes first. For all lots that are active after 7 pm EST/EDT, bidding will remain open until 30 minutes pass without a bid being placed on THAT lot (the “30 Minute Rule”). The 30 Minute Rule is applied on a PER LOT BASIS; each lot in the Auction closes individually based on bidding activity after 7 pm EST/EDT. On a PER LOT BASIS, the 30 minute timer will reset each time a bid is placed after 7 pm EST/ EDT. If Bidder is the high Bidder, raising Bidder’s maximum bid

will NOT reset the timer. RR Auction reserves the right to close the Auction at any time at its sole discretion.

Bidding - Internet – Live Auction: Bidder may open, monitor, and/or raise bids at any time before the close of a lot through www.rrauction.com. RR Auction offers a callback service the day of the Auction, but Bidder is responsible for supplying a correct telephone number(s) where Bidder can be reached until the Auction closes. Bidder must request this service in writing. RR Auction will make reasonable efforts to ensure that Bidders who request a callback are contacted if outbid; however, RR Auction does not guarantee this service and it is merely a courtesy and not an enforceable right.

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: RR Auction presents properties in a number of collectible fields, and as such, specific venues have promulgated supplemental Terms and Conditions. Nothing herein shall be construed to waive the general Conditions of Sale by these additional rules and shall be construed to give force and effect to the rules in their entirety.

To ensure proper registration, those Bidders intending to bid via the Internet must visit www.RRauction.com and register accordingly at least one full day prior to the actual auction. Winning bidders will be notified by RR Auction. RR Auction is not responsible or liable for any problems, delays, or any other issues or problems resulting out of use of the Internet generally or specifically, including but not limited to transmission, execution or processing of bids.

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 above the reserve. The auctioneer will not specifically identify bids placed on behalf of the consignor to protect the reserve.

During live Auctions, internet bids can be placed in real time through one or more of the following Third Party services: www. liveauctioneers.com, www.invaluable.com and www.icollector. com. RR Auction is not responsible or liable for any problems, delays, or any other issues or problems resulting out of use of the Internet generally or specifically, including but not limited to transmission, execution or processing of bids. RR Auction treats any third-party site bids as floor or telephone bids. Floor bids and telephone bids are always considered first over third party sites bids, and floor bids are considered earlier than telephone bids. All RR Auction lots purchased through the third party sites carry an additional Buyer’s Premium.

Miscellaneous: Agreements between Bidders and Consignors to effectuate a non-sale of an item at Auction, inhibit bidding on a consigned item to enter into a private sale agreement for said item, or to utilize RR Auction’s Auction to obtain sales for non-selling consigned items subsequent to the Auction, are strictly prohibited.

If a subsequent sale of a previously consigned item occurs in violation of this provision, RR Auction reserves the right to charge Bidder the applicable Buyer’s Premium and Consignor a Seller’s Commission as determined for each auction venue and by the terms of the seller’s agreement.

Acceptance of these Terms and Conditions qualifies Bidder as a client who has consented to be contacted by RR Auction in the future. In conformity with “do-not-call” regulations promulgated by the Federal or State regulatory agencies, participation by the Bidder is affirmative consent to being contacted at the

GLOSSARY OF CONDITION TERMS FOR DECADES, RR AUCTION HAS LED THE INDUSTRY IN PROVIDING AN ACCURATE AND DETAILED CONDITION STATEMENT FOR EACH ITEM THAT WE SELL. STARTING IN 2016 WE’VE DECIDED TO TAKE A FRESH APPROACH TO DESCRIBING EACH ITEM’S CONDITION. As our website and catalog images continually improve, and bidders can see obvious details from those excellent images, we’ve decided to simplify things, using the same terminology to describe an item’s overall condition (on an ascending scale of 1 to 4: good, very good, fine, very fine), but only adding specific details, if any, that would not be obvious from the illustration.

VERY FINE describes an item in virtually flawless condition, and is used sparingly for items of exceptionally attractive appearance.

FINE is the most common statement of condition, and applies to most items that we offer. It describes items that show expected handling wear, generally acceptable random flaws (such as light creases, small bends, etc.), and an overall appearance that is pleasing to the majority of collectors.

VERY GOOD describes an item that exhibits more moderate flaws (such as toning, light staining, professional reinforcements or repairs, etc.). Most collectors would be comfortable with items in very good condition, and this would be the expected condition for many formats (early presidential documents, for example).

GOOD describes an item with obvious visible flaws, including heavy wear, missing portions, or repairs that affect appearance; generally items in this condition are offered only if an item is otherwise exceedingly rare or important.

Of course we’re more than happy to provide more in-depth information about any item via phone or email. We hope this new system will make for easier reading and a more pleasant bidding experience.

Remarkable Relationships LEAD TO

Remarkable Results

Let’s make history—together For over 35 years, relationships have been the backbone of RR Auction.

We have made it a priority to keep our consignors informed and involved, encouraging them to share their voices, to instill their knowledge, and to forge a partnership based on our shared passion for history. With a mutual desire to achieve greatness, these relationships are at the heart of our success.

This September we will be holding our Remarkable Rarities auction, featuring the most treasured names and cornerstone pieces for all devoted collectors. If you are ready to sell and looking for a company that cares about your items as much as you do, call us.

Please contact the auction's director, Tricia Eaton, at (603) 732-4280, or via email at Tricia@RRAuction.com.

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