RR Auction: November 2017 Space Exploration

Space Exploration Featuring The Bill Lende Collection November 16, 2017

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Space Exploration Featuring The Bill Lende Collection

RR Auction is honored to represent our friend, Bill Lende, with this special auction featuring his incredible personal collection of memorabilia chronicling the space race. Included are one-of-a-kind correspondences to and from top scientists, key players and soon-to-be legendary astronauts who broke the chains of gravity and explored space for the first time. These historically significant items were curated lovingly by Bill for decades, and are a true testament to his admiration of those who launched us into this brave new world, and what it took to accomplish that.

Included with these historic letters are incredible items like a flown and fully crew-signed Apollo 11 flag; the rarest of all flown commemorative coins: the Apollo 17 Robbins medallion; and Buzz Aldrin’s gold cartier LM model. We have a unique opportunity to go fishing with Al Worden, CMP of Apollo 15. And after our success last auction, we’re offering more exceptional meteorites from the “Meteorite Men” collection.

NOTABLE LOTS INCLUDE: Lot 9008: Gordon Cooper’s crew-signed 1959 Project Mercury brochure Lot 9036: Handwritten Buzz Aldrin letter with incredible content Lot 9157: Solid gold Cartier model of the LM Eagle, presented to Buzz Aldrin in 1969 Lot 9158: A-11 flown page with rare Armstrong “go to descent” notations Lot 9176: Dave Scott’s Apollo 15 complete CSM data book Lot 9182: Photo identified Apollo 17 cue cards

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BILL LENDE

When Bill Lende invented the aftermarket air conditioner for the Volkswagen Beetle in 1969, he probably didn’t expect one of his first customers would be an astronaut.

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But that’s exactly what happened when Buzz Aldrin, the second man to walk on the moon, drove his personal vehicle to San Antonio, Texas in 1970 to have Lende’s newly invented HEATRANSFER air conditioner unit added to his Beetle. As a thank you gift to Lende, Aldrin sent a large image of himself on the moon (imaged right).

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To HEATRANSFER …

An American stands proudly at Tranquility Base / Quality is mutually our most important product / Buzz Aldrin” Bill Lende’s thank you gift from astronaut Buzz Aldrin with a personalized message

Thus began a love affair with all things space for Lende. Already a collector of letters written by inventors and scientists, this respected inventor, engineer, rancher, and philanthropist would go on to amass an impressive collection of aerospace memorabilia.

The signed Aldrin poster will remain with Lende’s family, due to its significance and sentimentality. But the historical collection it inspired him to collect will now be proudly shared with you by RR Auction.

ABOUT BILL LENDE

Henry Willard (Bill) Lende, Jr., was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Dec. 29, 1937; his family moved to Garland, Texas, after World War II. Lende held a B.S. degree in mechanical engineering and an M.S. in solar engineering, and made his home in San Antonio.

After a successful business career, he established the Lende Foundation with his brother Bob and sister-in-law Elizabeth in 1978, where he served as board chairman for 30 years. A huge fan of science and engineering, Lende collected notes, photos and letters from many of the great minds of the 19th and 20th centuries: Thomas Edison, Alexander Graham Bell, the Wright brothers, among many others. He compiled his research into a series of historical monographs circulated at Christmas among his like-minded friends, including us SPACE EXPLORATION NOVEMBER 16, 2017

here at RR Auction. A full set of them now belongs to the Smithsonian Institution.

Lende died Sept. 9, 2016, at the age of 78.

Because Lende was a long-time client and friend of RR Auction, his family has entrusted RR Auction to present to the public his beloved space exploration collection of personal correspondences, autographed photos, official memos and more. The extensive collection documents—in an intimate, first-person manner—the United States’ journey from terra firma to the heavens.

Lende’s collection tells the story of space exploration as it meticulously unfolds via direct accounts from the trailblazing astronauts, visionary scientists, key NASA personnel and high-ranking government officials who enabled that “giant leap for mankind.”

From the earliest dreams of the 1950s, to the plans for the Mercury, Gemini and Apollo missions, to glimpses of the future of space exploration, Lende’s collection stands alone as one man’s dedication to preserving one of the most important facets of modern history.

PROCEEDS TO CHARITY

Proceeds from this auction will help to support Lende’s nonprofit Cibolo Preserve in Boerne, Texas.

In June 1981, Lende began purchasing property to create his Herff Falls Ranch in Boerne and became a dedicated land steward. For 27 years, he operated the property as a working farm, raising and selling blackberries, table grapes, and venison. In 2008, he created and endowed the nonprofit Cibolo Preserve and transferred ownership of the ranch, to be used as a natural habitat laboratory dedicated to research and education. The nationally recognized, 644-acre karst limestone research laboratory, with 1.5 miles of Cibolo Creek flowing through it, is a critical aquifer-recharge property, with multiple ongoing research projects related to the study of nature.

“Described by many as a ‘gentleman’s gentleman,’ Lende evolved from engineer to philanthropist and land steward, without shedding the earlier roles. His friends describe a brilliant and inquisitive mind, balanced by warmth and a genuine curiosity about the many people he met.”

–– San Antonio Express-News This auction brings together two things Lende was passionate about: exploring space and protecting the Cibolo Preserve in perpetuity. We’re excited to offer this rare and remarkable collection that epitomizes our rare and remarkable friend. We are proud to have known Bill Lende and to have experienced first-hand his enthusiasm for his collection.

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Don’t forget: We have to put a man on the moon in this decade” Wernher von Braun LOT 9006

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THE BILL LENDE COLLECTION Path to Space Page 6

X-15 Program Page 12

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PATH TO SPACE

“ Rocket to the Moon”

LOT 9001 Mechanix Illustrated 1945 Magazine

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Scarce copy of Mechanix Illustrated magazine from September 1945, 6.5 x 9.5, 162 pages, with the front cover featuring a brilliant color depiction of a large rocket with workers and spotlights all around, text in lower left reading: “16 Pages In Full Color—Rocket To The Moon.” The magazine is highlighted by an article by acclaimed science writer Willy Ley entitled “Rocket to the Moon,” with synopsis reading: “The ever-fascinating problem of space travel to the moon is examined factually and scientifically by expert Willy Ley, and illustrated with full color paintings by Chesley Bonestell.” In very good to fine condition, with instances of wear and tape-repaired tears to spine, index page still attached but pulled free from staple binding, and some separation to upper portion of magazine jacket; the covers and interior pages remain in crisp, clean condition. Starting Bid $200

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Von Braun discusses edits to his visionary

The Mars Project LOT 9002 Wernher von Braun 1952 Typed Letter Signed

TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.75, personal letterhead, September 11, 1952. Letter to Donald D. Jackson, editor of the University of Illinois Press, in full: “Just back from a short lecture jaunt to Chicago (where I addressed the American Rocket Society and Standard Oil’s Whiting Science Club), I find your letter of September 5 in the mails. If you feel that the use of the technical metric system in the tables is all right, that settles this one.

I do not quite agree with your suggestion to use the technical metric system of cgs in the text, however. In fact, I tried this in the original manuscript for the German text and it resulted in difficulties and confusion so that finally I had to abandon the attempt. The main cause for the difficulties lie in the necessity of many cross-references between chapters. For example, in the radio chapter (straight physics) the technical metric system would be obviously out of place, but it refers to distances determined in previous chapters dealing with celestrial mechanics. The cgs system is quite customary in astronomy, too. After all, in dealing with distances in the order of 50 million Kilometers it does not make any difference as to whether you say 50.10(6) or 5.10(12) cm. And you don’t want to express a figure like gravitational acceleration in terms of Km2/sec, either.

For this reason, I suggest to stick to the cgs throughout the entire text.” In fine condition, with some marks to upper left.

In March 1952, von Braun published the

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first of a series of articles for Collier’s magazine dedicated to interplanetary spaceflight. Accompanied by illustrations from Chesley Bonestell, Fred Freeman, and Rolf Klep, the articles thrilled a generation and soon led to the publication of The Mars Project in 1953 by the University of Illinois Press. Von Braun envisioned a 70-member crew aboard a fleet of ten spacecraft, comprised of seven ‘passenger’ ships and three ‘cargo’ ships. The cargo ships would orbit the planet and dispatch groups of explorers to the Martian surface on the smaller passenger vessels. In the launch toward

Mars the ships would fire their engines for 66 minutes, using more than threequarters of the propellant on board, and enter a coast for 260 days until arriving at their destination. They would then spend 443 days exploring Mars before returning to Earth, another 260-day voyage. Predating NASA and the launch of his famous Saturn V rocket, this is an extraordinary letter relating to von Braun’s long-held dreams of a Martian voyage. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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“I presented Project Adam to York in such epic detail,” writes von Braun to Stuhlinger, “and he was greatly impressed by overall scheme, Redstone reliability aspect, time schedule, use of those few ‘left-over’ Jup-C boosters, and low cost” LOT 9003 Wernher von Braun 1958 Autograph Letter Signed

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LS in pencil, signed “Wernher,” three pages on two lined sheets, 8 x 10.5, March 6, 1958. Letter to fellow rocket scientist Ernst Stuhlinger, in part: “I presented Project Adam to York in such epic detail, incl. approx. cost, and he was greatly impressed by overall scheme, Redstone reliability aspect, time schedule, use of those few ‘left-over’ Jup-C boosters, and low cost…

He did not say a word about an existing Air Force project already approved by Roy Johnson, and I strongly suspect from the enthusiasm he showed toward our Adam scheme, that he didn’t know about it…I suggest you call Dr. York…Tell him about Simons and Winzer’s call re competitive Air Force project; tell him that we feel the demonstrated reliability of the Redstone (test-fired since 1953) should be an important consideration with manned experiments; ask him if it’s true that Johnson has approved the AF project (I hardly believe it as he hasn’t even taken over his office!!); and if it is true, ask him what he (York) thought of

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our ‘Step No. 1’—idea…In other words, get guidance from York; he’s the key to the whole thing and I had the definite impression that he’s all for Adam…I’m all for ‘Redstone’ or ‘modified Redstone’ in lieu of ‘Jupiter-C’ in this case. ‘Redstone’ implies more reliability, anyway. But it must be the long boosters!” Includes Stuhlinger’s TLS to von Braun, signed “Ernst,” one page, March 6, 1958, in part: “Major Simons and O. Winzen called me last night and said that the AF has a project similar to ‘Adam,’ but much bigger, which has been approved

by Mr. Johnson about 2 weeks ago. Maj. Simons suggested to enter our proposal into this project as ‘Step No. 1.’ Some of the components, like capsule, cone, and re-entry package, would be made interchangeable with equipment in later steps…Maj. Simons said that whenever the name ‘Jupiter-C’ is mentioned, AF people believe that this is Jupiter, and say that Thor can do the same thing much better. He recommends not to call it ‘Jupiter-C’ but ‘Modified Redstone,’ or

something like this, for Project Adam.”

In fine condition, with staples holes and rust marks to upper left corner.

Building on the success of his Redstone putting America’s first satellite into space in February 1958, von Braun conceived Project Adam, an attempt to put a man in space by the end of 1959. Von Braun proposed a $12 million budget and believed that this could compete against the Air Force’s $100 million Man In Space Soonest (MISS) concept—presumably the project referenced in this letter, which remained a secret at the time. NACA director Hugh Dryden called von Braun’s plan a ‘circus stunt,’ and interagency squabbling ultimately killed Project Adam. Its key concept, however— putting a man in space aboard a Redstone missile derivative—was absorbed by Project Mercury, which achieved success with Alan Shepard’s Freedom 7 flight on May 5, 1961. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $300

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LOT 9004 Wenher von Braun 1958 Handwritten Note Handwritten note in pencil by von Braun, unsigned, one page, 4 x 5.5, Army Ballistic Missile Agency letterhead, June 23, [1958]. Von Braun responds to a “disposition form” submitted by Ernst Stuhlinger, concerning the proposed “Project Adam.”

Von Braun’s response, in full: “I discussed this with Gen. Medaris and he suggests strongly to drop ‘Adam’ (as such) completely and convert it into a pure Army project for manned transportation, with no link to ‘Man in Space.’” The document signed

by Stuhlinger is included, one page, 8 x 10.5, June 10, 1958, in part: “The Staff is of the opinion that Project ‘Adam’ will not be a significant step toward a man-in-space project in view of other projects which will transport a man into a satellite orbit directly…The Staff agrees that Project ‘Adam,’ when considered as part of a manin-space project, will be a ‘Prestige’ type accomplishment…ARPA does not deal with Project ‘Adam’ as a means for ground-to-ground transportation by the Army.

This application, it was stated, is entirely within the realm of the Army. ARPA feels responsible only for projects pertaining to the general area of satellites and outer space, but not for projects the Army undertakes for its own immediate needs.” In very good to fine condition, with paper loss and punch holes to top. Building on the success of his Redstone putting America’s first satellite into space in February 1958, von Braun proposed Project Adam—an attempt to put a man in space by the end of 1959. Interagency quarrels—some of which are apparent from this correspondence—ultimately killed the proposal, but its goals were absorbed into Project Mercury, which successfully used a Redstone derivative to launch Alan Shepard into space on May 5, 1961. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

Rare access badge for Germany’s secret V-2 rocket base LOT 9005 Peenemunde Army Research Center Badge World War II–era aluminum and red enamel worker’s access badge for the Peenemunde Army Research Center, measuring approximately 1.5 x 1.75, marked as number “361,” with text around the perimeter, “Heeresversuchsstelle, Peenemunde.” A German eagle and swastika are depicted at the bottom. Displayed in a small metal frame. In very good to fine condition, with general wear. Peenemunde was the secret German rocket base run

by Wernher von Braun where the V-2 was developed, produced, and tested during WWII. After the war, von Braun and a hundred of his key V-2 personnel emigrated to the United States in Operation Paperclip, where their knowledge was leveraged in the development of the Redstone missile. Access badges for the Peenemunde Army Research Center in such well-preserved condition are quite scarce and highly desirable. Starting Bid $500

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“Don’t forget: We have to put a man on the moon in this decade,” reminds von Braun, “That takes some doing” LOT 9006 Wernher von Braun 1962 Typed Letter Signed

TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, NASA letterhead, April 19, 1962. Letter to Kenneth Heuer, the senior Science editor at the Macmillan Company, in full: “Thank you very much for your recent letter and kind invitation to collaborate with Willy Ley in writing a book on Astronautics of the 20th Century. Frankly, there is no subject I would rather write on nor anyone I would rather co-author with than Willy.

However, literary pursuits for me in the foreseeable future appear to be listed under ‘extracurricular activity,’ a very illusive luxury these days. I was interested to hear of your publishing Otto Struve’s Astronomy of the 20th Century, as well as Hubertus Strughold’s Biological Profiles of the Planets and his Space Challenges Medicine. I will certainly look forward to reading them. Many thanks for your generous invitation. I am only sorry that time will not permit me to indulge in recording rather than effecting space exploration missions.” Von Braun adds a brief handwritten postscript: “Don’t forget: We have to put a man on the moon in this decade. That takes some doing.”

In fine condition. President Kennedy’s proposal of landing an American on the moon jump-started a space race in which the United States had already fallen behind. Almost exactly one year before von Braun wrote this letter, Cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the first human to reach outer space on April 12, 1961. The Americans were not far behind, however, as the advent of the Apollo program was marked by the unmanned flight of the Saturn I SA-1 on October 27, 1961. Preceded by the intrepid missions of the Mercury and Gemini programs, NASA’s

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ultimate goal of landing and walking on the moon came to fruition on July 21, 1969, when the Apollo 11 Eagle touched

down within the Sea of Tranquility. Precertified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

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X-15 PROGRAM

“ The XS–1 program,” affirms Yeager, “was limited by technology and the value of human life” LOT 9007 Chuck Yeager Handwritten Letter and Signed Photograph

Two items: an ALS, one page, lightly lined, 7.75 x 10.5, February 10 [no year], addressed to “Dennis,” in part: “The XS–1 program, being the first ‘Military’ test program, where ‘blue suiters’ were doing the test flying, was not limited by money, materials or physical fitness.

It was limited by technology and the value of human life. That’s pretty simple so it seems, but remember that the majority of engineers in the field of aviation did not believe that an airplane could be flown faster than sound.

Airplanes had never been flown faster than about 90% of the speed of sound prior to the XS–1 in 1947”; and a glossy 10 x 8 black and white photo of Yeager posing with his ‘Glamorous Glennis’ Bell X-1 aircraft, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Tony, Chuck Yeager.” In overall fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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We have all been chosen to go into space although only one can go first”

THE BILL LENDE COLLECTION Project Mercury Page 14

Deke Slayton LOT 9026

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MERCURY

Cooper’s 1959 Project Mercury brochure signed by America’s first astronauts LOT 9008 Gordon Cooper’s Mercury 7 Signed Pamphlet

Gordon Cooper’s personally owned Project Mercury brochure published at the NASA Langley Research Center in April 1959, four pages, 8 x 10.5, vertically signed on the first page to the right of their respective images in blue ballpoint by each member of the Mercury 7 crew: “Malcolm S. Carpenter,” “Leroy G. Cooper, Jr.,” “John H. Glenn, Jr.,” “Virgil I. Grissom,” “Walter M. Schirra, Jr.,” “Alan B. Shepard, Jr.,” and “D. K. Slayton.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a signed

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letter of provenance from Cooper, in full: “This Project Mercury brochure is from my personal collection. It was signed by all seven of the Mercury astronauts just after its release back in April 1959. All of us owned very few group photos at the time and thought this would be a great memento for us to keep. We only signed about a half dozen of these brochures for each of us. We had not signed a lot of autographs then, so most of us signed in our proper full names.” Signatures

of all seven Mercury astronauts on a single item remains one of the more elusive prizes for serious space collectors; dated to just four months before the group’s official selection, this fully signed vintage brochure is all the more impressive and desirable given its great visual appeal, outstanding condition, and steadfast provenance deriving from the pilot of the Faith 7 spacecraft. Precertified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $500

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NASA

introduces the

LOT 9009 Mercury 7 Signed Photograph Remarkable vintage glossy 9 x 7 black and white photo of the Mercury 7 posing with rocket and capsule models during their introductory press conference on April 9, 1959, signed in various ink types, “Wally Schirra,” “Alan Shepard,” “Gus Grissom,” “D. K. Slayton,” “John Glenn,” “Scott Carpenter,” and “Gordon Cooper.”

Upper border of photo annotated by an unknown hand in black ink, “U. S. Govt: 5, 7 Future US. Astronauts, 4–9–59.”

Reverse bears an affixed press caption

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Mercury 7

and an United Press International Photo credit stamp. In fine condition, with mild rippling and fading to Grissom’s signature. Only six months after NASA’s birth, the agency introduced its first class of astronauts: the Mercury Seven. Held in Washington in early April 1959, the press conference introduced the world to a group of men who would become household names and genuine American heroes. Six of the original seven flew missions for the Mercury program, with the lone exception being Deke Slayton, who was diagnosed in 1962 with an er-

ratic heart rhythm and grounded from flight by NASA and the Air Force; he made his spaceflight debut when he served as the docking module pilot for the historic Apollo–Soyuz test Project in 1975. The Mercury flights not only proved that humans could live and work in space, but paved the way for the Gemini and Apollo programs as well as for all further human spaceflight. A sensational, fully signed photo representing the day the world first learned of the Mercury 7. Precertified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $500

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LOT 9010 Scott Carpenter 1961 Signed Letter and Photograph Two early items: a TLS signed “M. Scott Carpenter,” one page, 7.5 x 10, Project Mercury letterhead, October 5, 1961, to Miss Marquita Park, in full: “Here is the picture you requested for your collection.

Thank you for your interest in our project”; and an official vintage glossy 7.5 x 10 black and white publicity portrait of Carpenter, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “For Marquita, best wishes, M. Scott Carpenter.” In overall fine condition, with slightly trimmed edges. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

“ Project Mercury’s assaults on the frontier of space” LOT 9011 Scott Carpenter 1962 Signed Letter and Photograph Two items: a TLS signed “M. S. Carpenter,” one page, 8 x 10.5, NASA letterhead, October 30, 1962, in part: “Please accept my thanks, on behalf of the many thousands of people who contributed to the success of the mission, for your interest in Project Mercury. Although

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many are directly involved in each of our assults [sic] on the frontier of space, it is the interest and support of the people that sustains the effort”; and an official color satin-finish 8 x 10 red-numbered NASA photo of Carpenter in his Mercury space suit, signed in black felt tip, “Scott

Carpenter.” Reverse of the photo bears “This paper manufactured by Kodak” watermarks. In overall fine condition.

Accompanied by an ALS by his wife, Rene Carpenter. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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“ The only thing we can do to recapture the space race lead is work hard” LOT 9012 Scott Carpenter 1962 Typed Letter Signed TLS signed “M. Scott Carpenter,” one page, 8 x 10.5, NASA letterhead, February 2, 1962. Letter to Clara Biondi, an eighth grade student in Connecticut, responding to her several questions. In part: “I volunteered for this assignment because first of all, it’s not as dangerous as it might seem and because I think it’s the greatest opportunity to advance man’s knowledge that is available today. You can secure your own career in space technology by emphasizing physics, math and science in your studies. Mercury and Apollo are relatively well on schedule. The only thing we can do to recapture the space race lead is work hard. Your being a girl will not affect your chances in a scientific career. If you know your business, you are as valuable as a man and in some cases, more so. Having extra thrust allows the use of better spacecraft. However, our Atlas is sufficient for our spacecraft.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

LOT 9013 Gordon Cooper 1961 Signed Letter and Photograph Two early items: a TLS signed “Leroy G. Cooper, Jr.,” one page, 7.75 x 10, Project Mercury letterhead, October 2, 1961, to Miss Marquita Park, in part: “Thank you for your note and I am enclosing an autographed photograph of myself, as you requested. I hope this is satisfactory”; and an official vintage glossy 7.5 x 10 black and white publicity portrait, signed in fountain pen, “Leroy G. Cooper, Jr.” In overall fine condition, with slightly trimmed edges. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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LOT 9014 Gordon Cooper Signed Photograph Official color satin-finish 8 x 10 red-numbered NASA photo of Cooper posing with a model in his silver Mercury space suit, signed in red felt tip. Reverse bears “Kodak Professional” watermarks and black NASA caption text. In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

The first American to orbit Earth LOT 9015 John Glenn 1962 Typed Letter Signed TLS signed “J. H. Glenn, Jr.,” one page, 7.75 x 10.5, personal NASA/ Friendship 7 letterhead, April 17, 1962. Letter to Harry T. McMullan, in full: “Thank you for your interest and thoughtfulness in writing about the flight of the Friendship 7 spacecraft and for enclosing a token of appreciation. Many things were learned from this and from the earlier flights of Alan Shepard and Gus Grissom. Each flight is a steppingstone in our ever-expanding manned space flight research program. Project Mercury is a team effort of many, many thousands of people. Beyond those working directly on the project, however, the flight of Friendship 7 had the support, thoughts and best wishes of many thousands, perhaps even millions of people throughout the world. Again, I appreciate your thoughtfulness in writing to me. I am enclosing an autographed photograph as a small token of my appreciation for your interest in manned space flight.” In fine condition, with a small bit of adhesive remnant to left edge. Just two months prior on February 20, 1962, Glenn became the first US astronaut to orbit the Earth. For a total of 4 hours, 55 minutes, 23 seconds, Glenn piloted the Friendship 7 spacecraft for an unprecedented three orbits before splashing down in the North Atlantic Ocean and recovered by the USS Noa. A highly displayable letter written not long after his groundbreaking mission. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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Mercury-era letter from the pilot of the Friendship 7 LOT 9016 John Glenn 1962 Typed Letter Signed TLS signed “J. H. Glenn, Jr.,” one page, 7.75 x 10.5, NASA letterhead, stamp-dated November 5, 1962. Letter to Joan Rosenfeld, in full: “Thank you for your letter and I am sure you are aware that the volume of mail received has been overwhelming, which makes reading alone a formidable task to say the least. In addition, our nation’s accelerated space program is placing increasing demands upon the time of all Astronauts; not only in preparation for scheduled flights, but in assisting with the design of the new generation of spacecraft which will be used in the Gemini and Apollo programs. Also, we will be involved in the training program of our second group of flight trainees. As a result, it has become impossible to respond to the many varied requests for information but I am enclosing some literature which I hope will answer your questions.” In fine condition, with a small tear to left edge. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

LOT 9017 John Glenn 1963 Typed Letter Signed TLS signed “J. H. Glenn, Jr.,” one page, 8 x 9, NASA letterhead, June 25, 1963. Letter to John Dominick, in full: “I was very glad to have had a note from your Dad and was pleased to know that you are enthusiastic about the space program. I can assure you it is most interesting from where we sit, also! I have enclosed some literature regarding our flights which you may find interesting and informative and which you may be able to use in school next Fall. Best regards to you, John, and give your Dad my best regards—those were some days which we had in World War II, a number of which are best not repeated.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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LOT 9018 John Glenn Signed Letter and Photograph TLS signed “John H. Glenn, Jr.,” one page, 7.75 x 10, Project Mercury letterhead, October 31, 1961. Letter to Marquita Park, in full: “Thank you for your note of September 14, 1961. I have enclosed the photograph you requested for your collection and hope you find this satisfactory. My warmest personal regards to you, Marquita.” Includes the referenced photo: a glossy 7.75 x 10 black and white photo of Glenn wearing a bow tie and a Mercury 7 lapel pin, signed and inscribed in black ink, “Best regards to Marquita Park—John H. Glenn, Jr., Mercury Astronaut.”

In overall fine condition, with light show-through from purple caption on reverse of photo. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

“I have received over 100,000 letters since my orbital flight”

LOT 9019 John Glenn Set of (3) Signed Items Three items: a TLS signed “J. H. Glenn, Jr., one page, 8 x 10.5, NASA letterhead, June 1963, a letter addressed to Forrest E. Cook, in part: “I have received over 100,000 letters since my orbital flight, and I am just now beginning to get caught up on my correspondence. My family and I are enjoying our new home in Texas,

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but we certainly missed the real winter weather as pictured on your card”; a TLS signed “John Glenn,” one page, 8 x 10.5, United States Senate letterhead, March 4, 1976, a letter to Colonel Tucas M. Shaler, in part: “I understand that you will be celebrating your 98th. birthday on March 27…I remember meeting you awhile back, and only wish that you were in the vicinity on the 27th so that I could

shake your hand once again”; and an official color semi-glossy 8 x 10 photo of Glenn wearing his Mercury space suit, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To David—John Glenn,” with the reverse bearing purple NASA caption text. In overall fine condition, with small binder dings to right side of the 1963 letter. Precertified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

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Two weeks after the flight of Liberty Bell 7: “Project Mercury is planning for more flights” LOT 9020 Gus Grissom 1961 Typed Letter Signed Very early TLS signed “Virgil I. Grissom,” one page, 8 x 10.5, NASA letterhead, August 4, 1961. Letter to Thomas H. Scullion, in full: “Thank you for your congratulations and thoughtfulness. The people of the United States, indeed the entire free world, are very happy and proud because of our successful space flight. Project Mercury is planning for more flights in the future. Let us hope that success follows success.” In fine condition.

Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Less than three months after the flight of Alan Shepard’s Freedom 7, Gus Grissom earned the distinction of becoming the second American to reach space when his Liberty Bell 7 launched on July 21, 1961. However, unlike the successful splashdown of Shepard, the premature opening of his capsule’s hatch upon Atlantic touchdown nearly led to Grissom’s drowning. Having already unbuckled most of his harnessing, Grissom was able to quickly free himself and escape from the sinking craft. After four to five minutes of treading water, an exhausted and relieved Grissom was lifted aboard a recovery helicopter. For his subsequent Gemini 3 mission, Grissom playfully named the spacecraft ‘Molly Brown,’ in reference to the Titanic’s ‘The Unsinkable Molly Brown’ and his own harrowing experience. Grissom remains highly sought-after across all formats, with this letter all the more desirable given that it was written just two weeks after his inaugural spaceflight. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

LOT 9021 Gus Grissom 1962 Typed Letter Signed TLS signed “Virgil I. Grissom,” one page, 8 x 10.5, NASA letterhead, April 12, 1962. Letter to William V. Leavy, in full: “Thank you for your congratulations and thoughtfulness.

Your reaction as a fellow American has been most heart-warming to me. I am very proud to have been a part of this step in our space program. I am happy to send a photograph as you have requested.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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LOT 9022 Wally Schirra 1961 Signed Letter and Photograph Two early items: a TLS signed “Walter M. Schirra, Jr.,” one page, 7.75 x 10, Project Mercury letterhead, October 16, 1961, to Miss Marquita Park, in part: “Thank you for your note and for your interest in our project. I have enclosed the photograph you requested and hope this is satisfactory. I am honored that you wish to add my photograph to your collection”; and an official vintage glossy 7.75 x 9.75 black and white publicity portrait, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “Best wishes Marquita, Walter M. Schirra, Jr.,” adding the Mercury 7 symbol below. In overall fine condition, with slightly trimmed edges. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

Safely returned from the Sigma 7 flight in 1962 LOT 9023 Wally Schirra 1962 Typed Letter Signed TLS signed “Walter M. Schirra, Jr.,” one page, 8 x 10.5, NASA letterhead, December 7, 1962. Letter to Marshall E. Bean, in part: “I was glad to know of your interest in our space efforts. It has occurred to me that you might wish to have copies of illustrated booklets on the flights of Astronauts Glenn and Carpenter. We do not yet have a book ready for distribution on the Sigma 7 flight…

My family joins me in wishing for you good cheer and happiness at Christmas which will remain with you the whole year through.” In fine condition. Schirra had performed the “Sigma 7 flight,” Mercury-Atlas 8, only two months earlier on October 3rd. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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“ Project Mercury is planning for more flights in the future” LOT 9024 Alan Shepard 1961 Typed Letter Signed TLS signed “Alan B. Shepard, Jr.,” one page, 8 x 10.5, NASA letterhead, May 31, 1961.

Letter to Reverend W. Frederick Addison, in full: “Thank you for your congratulations and thoughtfulness. The people of the United States, indeed the entire free world, are very happy and proud because of our successful space flight. Project Mercury is planning for more flights in the future. Let us hope that success follows success.” Shepard adds a brief handwritten sentiment after his signature: “My warm personal regards and thanks.” In fine condition, with a few bands of toning and a smudge to postscript. Shepard became the first American in space when his Mercury-Redstone 3 spacecraft launched from Cape Canaveral’s Launch Complex 5 on May 5, 1961. Although the flight of Freedom 7 lasted a mere 15 minutes and 22 seconds, its singular overall success laid the framework for all successive manned American spaceflight. A fantastic letter written in the same month as his historic voyage. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

“There can’t be another better than MA–9!”

LOT 9025 Alan Shepard 1963 Typed Letter Signed TLS signed “Al Shepard,” one page, 8 x 10.5, NASA letterhead, June 11, 1963. Letter to B. G. MacNabb, the director of AMR Operations at General Dynamics, Astronautics, in full: “Enclosed is the autographed picture you wanted. I am happy to be able to provide it. Have enjoyed working with you and the people at GDA, and I, too, hope we will continue our association. There can’t be another better than MA–9! With best wishes to you and Iris.” In fine condition, with slight show-through from band of adhesive to reverse. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

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“We have all been chosen to go into space although only one can go first, obviously” LOT 9026 Deke Slayton Mercury-Era Autograph Letter Signed ALS signed “Donald K. Slayton, Capt.

USAF,” two pages, 8 x 10.5, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Space Task Group letterhead, no date but circa September 1959–June 1960. Letter to “Helene,” answering several questions. In part: “1. The reason all pilots selected were married with at least one child is that all are over 33 years of age.

The average American male of this age has a family and we are average people.

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this program is to continue my career as a professional test pilot. This consists of learning all that can be learned about airborne vehicles and insuring they are safe for other people to fly in. This is the profession I am most proficient at and can best serve my country in this capacity. 3. We have all been chosen to go into space although only one can go first, obviously. Eventually space travel will become as common as aircraft flying now is. As to the safety involved in space flying, there is undoubtedly an element of risk involved due to lack of knowledge.

If there were no risk and no unknowns, we should have been in space years

ago. We are attempting to minimize all known risks, but you couldn’t compare this ride with normal aircraft flight.” In very good to fine condition, with soiling to corners and binder dings to the left edge. Slayton was originally selected to pilot the second American manned orbital spaceflight, but was grounded in 1962 due to an irregular heart rhythm.

He would become the last member of the original Mercury Seven to make it into space, finally accomplishing this goal with the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project in 1975—fifteen years after writing this detailed letter. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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LOT 9027 Deke Slayton Signed Letter and Photograph Two early items: a TLS signed “Donald K. Slayton,” one page, 7.75 x 10, Project Mercury letterhead, October 2, 1961, to Miss Marquita Park, in part: “It is always a pleasure to hear from persons such as yourself who show such an interest in our project. I have enclosed an autographed photograph, as you requested”; and an official vintage glossy 7.5 x 10 black and white publicity photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “Best wishes to Marquita Park, Donald K. Slayton.” In fine condition, with slightly trimmed edges.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

LOT 9028 Project Mercury Group of (6) Books

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Group of six Mercury-related books, including two uncommon official NASA softcover books: This New Ocean: A History of Project Mercury, 6.75 x 9.75, 681 pages, published

by NASA in 1966 as part of their Historical Series; and Project Mercury: A Chronology, NASA SP–4001, 7.75 x 10.25, 238 pages, published by NASA in 1963. In overall very good to fine condition, with noticeable wear and chipping to both spines, with some sunning to the Project Mercury book, and some slight creasing to covers of This New Ocean. Also includes a first edition of Schirra’s Space, hardcover with dust jacket, signed and inscribed on the half-title page in black felt tip, “To Tami—Wally Schirra”; a copy of Starfall by Betty Grissom, hardcover with dust jacket; a staple-bound copy of a manual entitled “Space Medicine in Project Mercury,” NASA SP–4003; and a waxbound copy of Project Mercury: A Chronology, NASA SP–4001. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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The foundation of the American space program LOT 9029 Project Mercury Collection

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ollection of more than 20 items signed by notable NASA personnel involved in Project Mercury, plus two X-15 pilots, sent to Marquita Park in the early 1960s, consisting of signed photos, letters, and signatures, several inscribed, including: Chris Kraft (SP), Robert Gilruth (SP, with transmittal letter from Paul E. Purser), Dee O’Hara (SP and TLS), Robert B. Voas (signature), David G. Simons (TLS and SP), Abe Silverstein (TLS and SP), James E. Webb (SP, with transmittal letter from an assistant), D. Brainerd Holmes (TLS and unsigned photo), Krafft A. Ehricke (SP), John P. Stapp (TLS and signature), Stanley White (SP, with transmittal letter from Public Affairs Officer John A. Powers), John A. ‘Shorty’ Powers (SP, with secretarial transmittal letter), Frank A. Erwin (SP and TLS), Mrs. Leroy G. Cooper, Jr. (TLS), Edward J. Murray (SP), Harold Brown (SP), Scott Crossfield (signature), and Robert Rushworth (SP). Also includes an unsigned photo of “Enos, the space chimpanzee.” In overall very good to fine condition. These remarkable behindthe-scenes personnel—including administrators, engineers, nurses, flight directors, and more—are the people that truly made the success of Project Mercury possible. A superb, early collection of the personalities that formed the foundation of the American space program. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $300

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It is more than just a dream of adventure; it is an opportunity to know what is unknown” Gene Cernan LOT 9039

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In 1963 Armstrong writes on “ the space effort impact on the world of the future” LOT 9030 Neil Armstrong 1963 Typed Letter Signed

TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, NASA letterhead, October 29, 1963. Letter to J. Duane Upton, in part: “You inquire as to the space effort impact on the world of the future.

Exploration in space, as in any other area, provides answers to old questions, but, perhaps more importantly, provides new questions. New questions are the

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basis for progress, and progress is the key to a better world in which to live.”

In fine condition. At this early stage in the space program, Armstrong had no idea that he was to become the first man on the moon. He had been selected as an astronaut only a year earlier, and underwent years of rigorous training

prior to his first spaceflight, Gemini 8, in 1966. This exceptional letter offers an ideal example of the early, slanted version of Armstrong’s signature, and its fabulous content further elevates its desirability. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $500

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Borman and Lovell weigh in on their Group 2 academic classes LOT 9031 Frank Borman 1963 Academic Training Memorandum

Two memos issued to Major Deke Slayton, including a hand-signed memo by Frank Borman and a mimeographed copy of a memo from Jim Lovell, both on the subject of astronaut training.

First is a memo signed “Frank Borman,” two pages, 8 x 10.5, February 26, 1963, in part: “The academic training program provided a basic background in the subjects of direct concern to manned space flight. The quality of instruction and the subject material varied from excellent to exceedingly poor…The following recommendations, based on the entire training period, are submitted:…The use of professional teachers (professors from local universities) in as many courses as possible is strongly urged. Almost without exception, the performance of NASA engineers in the theoretical subjects was very poor. This fact stems from a lack of time and teaching experience rather than from a lack of desire or ability…Classroom facilities need to be improved…Classroom instruction should be limited to a maximum of four one-hour lectures a day. Over schedul-

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ing results in almost a complete waste of everyone’s time…Field trips directly associated with the subjects being presented are very useful…More time and thought should be given to integration of the various courses…The systems briefings presented by FCOD on the Gemini and Apollo were excellent.” The mimeograph copy of Lovell’s submission is three pages, dated March 6, 1963, and in it he makes similar points but breaks down his critique class by class. In fine condition, with a couple staple holes to upper left and mild edge toning. Both Borman and Lovell were selected as part of NASA’s Astronaut Group 2 in September 1962, and these critiques cover the course of instruction provided

between October 1962 and February 1963. Lovell and Borman flew together on both Gemini 7 in December 1965 and Apollo 8 in December 1968. Deke Slayton had been selected as part of Group 1, but was grounded in 1962 due to an irregular heart rhythm and transitioned into the role of Coordinator of Astronaut Activities; in November 1963, he would resign his commission as an Air Force Major to assume the role of Director of Flight Crew Operations, in which he was key in assigning astronaut crews. A unique pairing of early astronaut documents related to their introduction to the Gemini and Apollo programs. Precertified Zarelli Space Authentication.

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“America’s Space Program is a vital

necessity for the advancement of mankind, as well as for the maintenance of peace in the world” LOT 9032 James Lovell 1963 Typed Letter Signed TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, NASA letterhead, October 29, 1963. Letter to J. Duane Upton, in part: “I believe America’s Space Program is a vital necessity for the advancement of mankind, as well as for the maintenance of peace in the world. Each of us shares the responsibility for its success of failure because the end results well affect each one of us.” In fine condition. An interesting perspective from the Group 2 astronaut, whose first spaceflight would come two years later on Gemini 7. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

LOT 9033 Jim McDivitt 1963 Unsigned Academic Training Memorandum Unsigned typed memorandum by McDivitt, two pages, 8 x 10.5, February 28, 1963. A memorandum issued to Major Deke Slayton, headed “Critique of Academic Training Program,” offering his thoughts on courses taken by the Group 2 Astronauts between October 1962 and February 1963. In part: “I believe that the general purpose of the academic training program was achieved. We all ended up with some knowledge of the three space programs and a somewhat broader basic science background than we had when we started. The quality of the course content and instruction varied wildly from course to course and also within a course…The order of presentation of the project familiarization courses was logical…It also gave me the opportunity to meet people in some of the other divisions within NASA. This familiarization with these people is beginning to pay dividends now…

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that a good course in orbital mechanics was not given first. There were so many other courses that were based on a knowledge of this subject that a lot was lost…The courses taught by professional teachers were good without exception.

The courses taught by MSC engineers were, in general, poor…It is safe to say that these courses have pointed out academic deficiencies and, at the same time,

have presented sources of information to correct these deficiencies. Now, if we just had the time, we could read all our references and solve our problems.”

Also includes a much later TLS, signed “James A. McDivitt,” one page, Rockwell International letterhead, July 12, 1993, forwarding some autographs. In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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A memo to Slayton about Group 2 training LOT 9034 Tom Stafford 1963 Signed Academic Training Memorandum Typed memo, signed “Thomas P. Stafford,” three pages, 8 x 10.5, February 19, 1963. A memorandum issued to Major Deke Slayton, headed “Academic Training Course Critique,” discussing each part of the training that members of Astronaut Group 2 underwent from October 1962 to February 1963. Stafford offers input on fifteen sections of the course, followed by recommendations. In part: “The Mercury background and familiarization course was satisfactory and timely…The Flight Mechanics course as originally planned was inadequate. …An expanded course of instruction to include operation of the system could be presented in an additional 50 to 70 hours…As in many of the other courses, the background material was distributed after the lectures…Again the factor of not having adequate handout material detracted from the overall effectiveness…Gemini/Apollo Systems Briefing. The lectures were well prepared.” In his recommendations, Stafford writes: “The major deficiency of the academic training course was the lack of background reading material…The decision to eliminate academic testing proved to be a very timely one. The entire group of nine are completely unified at the end of this training period…An overall philosophy of a concentrated academic course to fill a specific goal should be carried out in the future…Friday break for press conferences and flying should also be continued. It is my view that this training program accomplished more in a specified time than the package offered by the Air Force Aerospace School.” In fine condition, with couple staple holes to upper left. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

“Space and Entry Mechanics should be one of the first courses scheduled” LOT 9035 John Young 1963 Signed Astronaut Training Critique Typed memo, signed “John Young,” three pages, 8 x 10.5, February 20, 1963. A memorandum issued to Major Deke Slayton, offering “constructive criticism for Astronaut Training initial phase.” Young lists all courses and marks with asterisks those which “were given by people with either obvious teaching experience or adequate preparation to thoroughly treat the subject…I also recommend that Space and Entry Mechanics should be one of the first courses scheduled unless the boys know the basic laws of celestial mechanics in pilot terms...A boy has to crawl before he can walk…I recommend that next time through, some training in simulators on devices peculiar to the business be given.” In fine condition, with staple holes to upper left. Young had been selected as part of the Group 2 Astronauts in September 1962, and in this critique offers his thoughts on the introductory academic courses the men took between October 1962 and February 1963. Young would be the first of his cohort—nicknamed ‘The New Nine’—to travel into space, piloting the ‘Molly Brown’ on Gemini 3, the first manned flight of the Gemini program. Precertified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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Aldrin: “Our space program will stimulate the inventiveness of our scientists and engineers, the creativity of our scholars, the emotionsof our artisans, the economy of our industry and nation, the imagination of our youth and the wisdom of our leaders” LOT 9036 Buzz Aldrin 1964 Handwritten Letter and Signed Photograph

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onderful ALS signed “Edwin E. Aldrin, Jr., Major USAF, NASA Astronaut,” two pages, 8 x 10.5, NASA letterhead, February 3, 1964. Letter to J. Duane Upton, in full: “I feel honored to add to your collection of long-hand statements the following thoughts of mine concerning the effects of our space program on the future of mankind. I believe that our space program will prove to be an immensely stimulating building block to the progress of mankind.

Just as the airplane of over fifty years ago became the stepping stone toward bringing closer together the far reaches of our world, the space program of today will provide the means of extending our reaches beyond the confines of the Earth and out to the neighboring bodies of the solar system. In the process, this great challenge that we are facing today will have a profound effect upon all of mankind. Our space program will stimulate the inventiveness of our scientists and engineers, the creativity

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of our scholars, the emotions of our artisans, the economy of our industry and nation, the imagination of our youth and the wisdom of our leaders.

Our country and the free world cannot fail to accept this great opportunity.”

Included is a glossy 4 x 5 black and white formal portrait of Aldrin wearing a suit and tie, signed and inscribed in blue fountain pen, “To J. Duane Upton, with Best Wishes, Edwin E. Aldrin, Jr.,” with the reverse stamped: “Edwin E. Aldrin, Jr., Major USAF, NASA Astronaut.” In fine condition, with significant signature contrast to the photo. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope addressed

by Aldrin, who incorporates his name into the return address field, “Major E. E. Aldrin, Jr.” In early 1963, shortly after earning an Sc.D. degree in astronautics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Aldrin was assigned to the Gemini Target Office of the Air Force Space Systems

Division in Los Angeles. Having never trained as a test pilot, Aldrin was denied his initial attempt to join the astronaut corps, but when NASA replaced the requirement with military jet fighter aircraft experience, Aldrin, who had flown combat missions during the Korean War, was one of fourteen selected to the third group of NASA astronauts in October 1963. The tragic deaths of Gemini 9 prime crew-members Elliott See and Charles Bassett on February 28, 1966, resulted in the promotion of Aldrin and James Lovell to mission back-up crew status, and eight months later, the same duo served aboard Gemini 12; the program’s final mission was highlighted

by Aldrin’s execution of three successful EVAs. A magnificent early letter written still years away from his now mythical march across the lunar landscape. Precertified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $500

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“ We can only hope that our efforts, will contribute to the betterment of all mankind” LOT 9037 Bill Anders 1964 Typed Letter Signed TLS signed “William A. Anders,” one page, 8 x 10.5, NASA letterhead, January 30, 1964. Letter to J. Duane Upton, in part: “The benefits to be derived from a program such as this are undescribable at this time. Knowledge gained thus far has opened the door to many mysteries, but no one can predict with accuracy what mysteries can and will be solved as a result of future space research and exploration. We can only hope that our efforts, and the results therefrom, will contribute to the betterment of all mankind as have the discoveries of other explorers and scientists down through the years.” In fine condition. A remarkable letter in which Anders looks to the past and the future in evaluating the potential of America’s space program. He would make his first and only spaceflight four years later on Apollo 8, becoming one of the first three humans to travel to the moon. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

“ It is the greatest adventure and challenge that man has ever known” LOT 9038 Alan Bean 1964 Handwritten Letter ALS signed “Alan L. Bean,” one page, 8 x 10.5, NASA letterhead, February 13, 1964. Letter to J. Duane Upton, in full: “Thank you very much for your letter. It is gratifying to feel that men such as yourself are sincerely interested in our space program. It is the greatest adventure and challenge that man has ever known.” In fine condition. In October 1963, Bean was one of fourteen selected as part of the third group of NASA astronauts. After serving on the backup crews for Gemini 10 and Apollo 9, Bean became the fourth man to walk on the moon when he served as the Apollo 12 lunar module pilot. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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“ It is more than just a dream of adventure; it is an opportunity to know what is unknown—what is not today even conceived in our finite minds” LOT 9039 Gene Cernan 1964 Autograph Letter Signed

ALS signed “Eug. A. Cernan,” one page, 8.5 x 11, February 4, 1964. Letter to J. Duane Upton, in full: “This letter is in response to your request for my feelings and statement on the impact of our manned space program. You’ve asked a couple questions the responses to which are very different to condense into a simple statement. I’ll do my best.

Space exploration, at this period in the world of time, is a natural desire of man’s intellect. It is more than just a dream of adventure; it is an opportunity to know what is unknown—what is not today

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even conceived in our finite minds. To say the impact upon future generations of the world will be tremendous is easy; to say what this impact will be is almost impossible. Your interest in the space program is sincerely appreciated.” In fine condition. Prior to his selection into NASA’s third astronaut group in October 1963, Cernan had positioned himself as a clear-cut candidate; he had earned a Master of Science degree in Aeronautical Engineering from the US. Naval Postgraduate School earlier that year, and he had accrued over 5,000 hours

of flying time (4,800 in jet aircraft) as a Naval aviator. Two years from the date of this letter, the tragic deaths of Elliott See and Charles Bassett on February 28, 1966, resulted in the promotion of back-up crew Cernan and Tom Stafford as the new prime crew of Gemini 9. By the time of his retirement from the Navy in 1976, Cernan served on the prime and back-up crews for six missions, entered space on three occasions, and became immortalized in history as ‘the last man on the moon.’ Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $300

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“ The ultimate value of our lunar landing

program cannot be outlined in detail at this time” “just as it was impossible to foresee all the uses to which the Wright brothers’ invention would be put” LOT 9040 Michael Collins 1964 Handwritten Letter Desirable ALS, one page, 8 x 10.5, NASA letterhead, May 21, 1964. Letter to J. Duane Upton, in part: “The ultimate value of our lunar landing program cannot be outlined in detail at this time, just as it was impossible to foresee all the uses to which the Wright brothers’ invention would be put. Geologists and astronomers can furnish long lists of questions which they expect lunar exploration to answer, questions which are important in furthering man’s knowledge of his origin and of the universe.

I am glad that our country is continuing its pioneering tradition in pushing ahead with Project Apollo, and I think that history will prove it to be a wise decision.” Includes a glossy 4 x 5 black and white formal portrait of Collins wearing a suit and tie, signed in autopen, with reverse stamped: “Michael Collins, Captain, USAF, NASA Astronaut.”

In overall fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Collins’s own hand. Along with fellow Apollo 11 crew-member Buzz Aldrin, Collins was selected as a member of the third group of NASA astronauts in October 1963. After serving as the backup pilot for Gemini 7, Collins earned his first flight assignment as the pilot of Gemini 10, which launched on July 18, 1966.

Some eight years after President Kennedy’s call for ‘landing a man on the moon,’ Collins served as the Command Module Pilot of the Columbia, leaving Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin to land on the moon as he became the first to ever make a solo lunar orbit. Aboard the Columbia, Collins wrote in his log: ‘I am alone now, truly alone, and absolutely isolated from any known life. I am it.’re-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $500

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“ I am deeply grieved that you have suffered the loss of your husband, Ted, through the crash of his T-38” LOT 9041 Theodore C. Freeman: Signed Letter of Condolence from George E. Mueller ALS signed “George E. Mueller,” one page, 7 x 8, NASA letterhead, November 2, 1964. Condolence letter to the widow of Theodore C. Freeman, in full: “I am deeply grieved that you have suffered the loss of your husband, Ted, through the crash of his T-38. You and your family have the heartfelt sympathy of all of us at NASA who worked with him. His loss to the space program will be most keenly felt. If I can assist you in any way during your bereavement, please call on me.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Considered one of NASA’s most able managers, Mueller headed the Office of Manned Space Flight from September 1963 until December 1969. Freeman’s death was the first fatality of any member of the Astronaut Corps, and his loss was felt throughout the NASA community. Starting Bid $200

“When we get to the moon we will carry his contribution to that objective, and his name” LOT 9042 Theodore C. Freeman: Signed Letter of Condolence from Scott Carpenter

A moving condolence letter to the widow of Theodore Freeman

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TLS signed “Scott,” one page, 8 x 10.5, NASA letterhead, November 23, 1964. Letter to the recently widowed Mrs. Theodore C. Freeman, in part: “All of us in the course of our lives suffer the loss of dear ones. For me, this has been the loss of a son and my mother. Everlasting life for the two loved ones was a subject of concern to me during those times, and I came upon a certain realization that I sincerely hope will be of some comfort to you as well. Ted lives on as surely as if he were physically seated by you at this instant. He lives on in Faithie and all he has contributed to her person. He lives on in your love and that of his parents and his family. He lives on in the respect and esteem of his fellow astronauts, and when we get to the moon we will carry his contribution to that objective, and his name, with us just as certainly as if he were making the flight himself. I must also say that I think you are a brave and handsome lady and am very proud to know you.” In fine condition. Selected in the third group of astronauts in 1963 along with the likes of Buzz Aldrin and Gene Cernan, Ted Freeman was killed a year later in a T-38 jet crash, marking the first fatality among the NASA Astronaut Corps. His widow, Faith, learned of the death when a reporter came to her house; this prompted NASA to set up a new procedure by which fellow astronauts would quickly be dispatched to inform and counsel families in the moments after tragedy. The astronauts made good on Carpenter’s promise—Freeman’s name is inscribed on the ‘Fallen Astronaut’ memorial sculpture placed on the moon on Apollo 15. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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The president pays respects to a fallen astronaut: “The memory of his extraordinary service to his country will be remembered by our grateful nation”

LOT 9043 Theodore C. Freeman: Signed Letter of Condolence from Lyndon B. Johnson Remarkable pairing of items signed

by President Lyndon B. Johnson to the widow of astronaut Theodore Freeman, including a condolence letter and signed portrait. First is a TLS as president, one page, 7 x 10.25, White House letterhead, November 9, 1964, in part: “It was with the utmost regret that I learned your husband, Captain Theodore C. Freeman, United States Air Force, died as a result of an aircraft accident near Ellington Air Force Base, Texas. Your husband established an illustrious record as a pilot, and his exemplary performance of

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duty reflected great credit upon himself and our Air Force. Captain Freeman’s outstanding capabilities were of such great value to our government that he was selected as a future astronaut for our Apollo Manned Spacecraft Program. The memory of his extraordinary service to his country will be remembered by our grateful nation, and I sincerely hope that this thought will give you strength and courage in your sorrow. Mrs. Johnson and I extend our heartfelt condolences to you and Faith.” Second is a vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of President Johnson, signed and inscribed in the lower border in fountain pen, “To Faith Freeman, From her friend, Lyndon B. Johnson.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope

for the letter. Killed in a T-38 jet crash on October 31, 1964, Freeman marked the first fatality of the NASA Astronaut Corps—a group whose existence was due in large part to President Johnson’s efforts. As Senate majority leader, Johnson used his influence to ensure passage of the 1958 National Aeronautics and Space Act, which established the civilian space agency NASA. As vice president under Kennedy, Johnson served as chairman of the National Aeronautics Space Council, and as president he oversaw much of the development of the Apollo program. An extraordinary pair of items offered by President Johnson to the grieving widow of America’s first fallen astronaut. Precertified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Insightful letter from the future seventh moonwalker LOT 9044 Dave Scott 1964 Autograph Letter Signed

Early ALS signed “David R. Scott, David R. Scott, Captain USAF, NASA Astronaut,” one page, 8 x 10.5, NASA letterhead, May 18, 1964. Letter to J. Duane Upton, in full: “Thank you for your letter of 25 April, and it’s a pleasure to see your collecting includes a firm interest in the space program. To enumerate the reasons for and the values in our space program would require an epistle of undue length at this time. However, in general, the space program has created a major national effort directed toward a clearly defined goal which will develop and utilize fully the abilities and resources of our nation.

In the culmination of this goal we will see today’s accomplishments become tomorrow’s benefits, and today’s visions

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become tomorrow’s accomplishments.

From this program will accrue such things as the production of great volumes of scientific research, the solutions to fundamental problems of science, economically important applications to weather forecasting and communications, long range technological benefits to industry, a stimulus to science and science education, the security which comes from U.S. leadership in space, and the extension of man’s control over his environment. In addition, it is inconceivable that a country such as the United States with all its power and resources should sit back and let the opportunity to participate in man’s greatest adventure pass it by.” In fine condition. Accompa-

nied by the original mailing envelope addressed by Scott, who incorporates his signature into the return address field, “Capt. D. R. Scott.” A member of the historic NASA Astronaut Group 3 from October 1963, Scott amassed one of the more impressive careers among his fellow peers with a total of three spaceflights: Gemini 8, and Apollo 9 and 15, the latter immortalizing him as the world’s seventh moonwalker. A wonderful pre-Gemini letter that offers unique foresight into the myriad ways space exploration would soon benefit mankind. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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The reluctant approval of the Gemini V “Cooper patch”—and the start of a NASA astronaut tradition LOT 9045 James E. Webb 1965 Signed Memorandum

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yped memo, signed “James E. Webb,” two pages, 8 x 10.5, August 14, 1965. A memorandum issued to Major Deke Slayton, which concerns “the identification patch or emblem that Cooper and Conrad wish to wear on Gemini flight 5,” in part: “On GT–5 and future Gemini flights, such an identification may be worn on the right breast beneath the nameplate of the astronaut; said ‘patch’ to be no larger than the NASA emblem worn on the left breast. This patch will be referred to by the generic name of the ‘Cooper patch.’

If such ‘Cooper patch’ is not to be worn, the designation of the flight ‘Gemini 6’ or ‘Gemini 7’ may be suitably put beneath the nameplate…or Gemini flights after GT–5, the crew commander or senior pilot will be permitted to designate or design or recommend a ‘Cooper patch’ for his flight, subject to approval by both the Director of the Manned Spacecraft Center and the Associate Administrator for Manned Space Flight at NASA Headquarters. Until further notice, the Associate Administrator for Manned Space Flight will, prior to approval, submit the design to the Administrator for his concurrence…

While the above decision has been made because of the strong personal appeal Cooper made to me, I must say I have

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some concern about the fact that it was made so late and that the most urgent and important factors affecting the Gemini program seem to get involved in a morale matter such as this and at the last moment. I believe it is your responsibility to avoid this in the future. When we are dealing with matters which affect the way elements of these programs are viewed in many different countries by many different nationalities, we cannot leave to the crew the decision with respect to these matters no matter how strongly they feel that they would like to have such an element of individuality.

In this case, both Dr. Gilruth and I have a very real concern about the ‘8 days or bust’ motto. I wish it could be omitted.

If the flight does not go 8 days, there are many who are going to say that it was ‘busted.’ Further, whether we get the 8 days or not, the way the language will be translated in certain countries will not be to the benefit of the United States. As I explained to Cooper, there is the strongest desire on my part to pay very real attention to any and every request made, even on a personal basis, by any of the seven original astronauts.

To each of them, as those who were the real pioneers, we will endeavor to give every possible consideration and the benefit of every doubt. However, I believe they and all the astronauts must

learn to do the same with respect to the judgment of the senior officials of this agency regarding the matters on which we are required to have a broader view than they can have.” In fine condition, with scattered creasing to second page.

At the behest of Command Pilot Gordon Cooper, Gemini 5 became the first NASA mission to have an official insignia patch. Identified as the “Cooper patch,” its design consisted of the mission designation, crewmember surnames, and a covered wagon due to the pioneering nature of the flight. Of particular controversy was the emblem motto, “8 days or bust,” which senior officials felt emphasized too much on mission length and not the experiments; they were also concerned that the public would perceive the mission as a failure if it indeed fell short of eight days. As a means of appeasing Webb and other higher-ups, a swatch of nylon cloth was sewn over the patch motto until the mission’s completion. Launched on August 21, 1965, Gemini 5 orbited the Earth 120 times en route to smashing the record for the longest duration in space, with a total time of 7 days, 22 hours, 55 minutes, and 14 seconds. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $300

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“Our present national goal is to place a man on the moon” LOT 9046 Charlie Duke 1966 Autograph Letter Signed ALS signed “Charles M. Duke, Jr.,” two pages, 8 x 10.5, NASA letterhead, November 7, 1966. Letter to J. Duane Upton, in full: “I am most happy to contribute my thoughts concerning our space program and its impact on mankind though to the latter I feel inadequate. It personally is an exciting and challenging adventure which I am fortunate to be associated with. It is extremely difficult for me to be definite about the overall or long range benefits of such an undertak-

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ing as our space program. We have not been at it for very long so many long range benefits are still not apparent, however, many immediate benefits are evident from the technological achievements. The impact on communications, and the increased knowledge of man’s biological and physiological functions are two examples. As to our present program and its direction in the future, I believe we are taking a logical and well planned course, which is very similar to that which aviation experienced. As you know, our present national goal is to place a man on the moon and return him safely. After achieving this, I feel a

period of human exploration and extended earth orbital flights will ensue so that we may refine our knowledge and increase our experience. Following this, I hope to set my sights on manned interplanetary flight.” In fine condition, with a bit of subtle brushing to ink. Duke would go on to become the tenth person to set foot on the moon as Lunar Module Pilot of Apollo 16. A thoughtful letter from the future moonwalker on the potential of the American space program. Precertified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

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“To predict at this time the outcome of this program would be the same as asking Columbus or the Wright Brothers” LOT 9047 Deke Slayton 1964 Typed Letter Signed TLS signed “D. K. Slayton,” one page, 8 x 10.5, NASA letterhead, February 3, 1964. Letter to J. Duane Upton, in part: “Each of us has personal opinions about the space program, but I think all of us will agree that it is without a doubt one of the most challenging of all research projects to which man has committed himself. To ask anyone to predict at this time the outcome of this program would be the same as asking Columbus or the Wright Brothers to predict the significance of their contributions to mankind. Time alone can tell and, as in the past, the benefits derived will be recorded in the pages of our country’s history for this unforgettable period.” In fine condition. An exceptional letter in which Slayton counts the potential of America’s space program among some of the greatest achievements of mankind. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

LOT 9048 Project Gemini: Chronology and On the Shoulders of Titans Pair of Books Two uncommon softcover books: On the Shoulders of Titans: A History of Project Gemini, 6.75 x 9.75, 625 pages, published by NASA in 1977; and Project Gemini: Technology and Operations, A Chronology, 7.75 x 10.25, 308 pages, published by NASA in 1969 as part of their Historical Series. Both volumes were prepared by Barton C. Hacker and James M. Grimwood. In overall very good to fine condition, with a few creases to back cover and pages of Project Gemini, slight wear and rubbing to spines of each, with Project Gemini spine also bearing a small dent. Starting Bid $200

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LOT 9049 Elliot See Signed Photograph Scarce vintage official glossy 7.75 x 10 black and white black-numbered NASA publicity photo of See in a suit and tie, signed in black ink, “Elliot See.” Reverse bears purple NASA caption text. In fine condition, with a trimmed right edge. An ideal early photograph of the 35-year-old astronaut trainee, taken shortly after his tenure as an experimental test pilot with General Electric. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

LOT 9050 Gene Kranz and Christopher Kraft Signed Photograph Official glossy 10 x 8 black and white black-numbered NASA photo of Mission Control during the Gemini era, signed in black ballpoint, “Eugene F. Kranz” and “Chris Kraft, Jr.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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Our space program will be the greatest 20th Century guiding influence on mankind’s destiny”

THE BILL LENDE COLLECTION Apollo 1 Page 47

Edward H. White II LOT 9055

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“ The effects and impact on the future of mankind resulting from present-day space explorations cannot be measured” LOT 9051 Gus Grissom 1963 Typed Letter Signed

TLS signed “Virgil I. Grissom,” one page, 8 x 10.5, NASA letterhead, November 19, 1963. Letter to J. Duane Upton, in part: “The effects and impact on the future of mankind resulting from present-day space explorations cannot be measured with accuracy at this time. Our activities in the National Space Program have introduced us to many new challenges and have opened the door to an unlimited number of opportunities. However, perhaps more important we have been given a promise and a preview of better things to come.” In fine condition. Since 1963, the space program has provided 54 years of technological innovation, economic impact, and scientific inspiration around the world—an influence that remains impossible to quantify. Grissom, who perished in the Apollo 1 fire, did not live to see many of the effects of the space program in full force. However, this optimistic letter perfectly captures the spirit of innovation in the face of the unknown that characterized America’s space program of the early ‘60s. Precertified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $300

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“Even the men of vision of today will truly be surprised at the impact our space program will have on the not too distant future” LOT 9052 Roger Chaffee 1964 Handwritten Statement Signed

Rare autograph statement, signed “Roger B. Chaffee, Lt., USN,” one page, 8 x 10, January 22, 1964. In full: “I believe that if history repeats itself as far as technological advancements are concerned, then even the men of vision of today will truly be surprised at the impact our space program will have on the not too distant future generations.” In fine condition.

Although Chaffee sadly perished in the Apollo 1 fire, this letter foretells the enormous impact of America’s space program which he would not live to see. Between the direct development of innovative technologies by NASA and the inspiration brought about by space exploration, future generations have benefitted enormously by the work of Chaffee, his fellow astronauts, and all the engineers and personnel that made America’s space program enormously successful. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $300

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A critique of the “ Astronaut Training Course” for NASA’s Group 2 LOT 9053 Edward H. White II 1963 Signed Astronaut Training Memorandum

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yped memo, signed “Edward H. White II,” three pages, 8 x 10.5, February 26, 1963. A memorandum issued to Major Deke Slayton, headed “Astronaut Training Course Critique, October 15–February 6, 1963.” White offers his thoughts on a course designed to “orient and instruct our group to be able to provide an early engineering and pilot participation in the development of the Gemini and Apollo Projects.” Under “Individual Subject Critique,” he notes: “The system reviews in Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo were generally well done…

The use of engineers to teach academic courses (flight mechanics, propulsion, and aerodynamics) met with very little success…The astronomy course given

by Professor Prouse was excellent…

The computer course given by Professor Smith was good but he moved too fast…The flight mechanics course given

by Professor Buning was excellent and should be given earlier in the program…

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The MIT guidance and navigation course should go more into fundamentals on the general guidance and navigation methods. The specific references to the Apollo system were poor in that the system is not yet developed and were therefore rather confusing and misleading…The field trips were all worthwhile except that on the first few too many stops were crammed into one outing. A trip to Rocketdyne should be included.” White goes on to provide some conclusions and recommendations based on the previous points. In fine condition, with a couple staple holes to upper left corner tip.

White critiques an introductory course that began one month after his selection as part of NASA’s Group 2 Astronauts, which also included Neil Armstrong, Frank Borman, Pete Conrad, Jim Lovell, Jim McDivitt, Elliot See, Tom Stafford, and John Young—perhaps the most accomplished and prolific of any Astronaut

Group. He writes to Deke Slayton, who, after having been selected as part of Group 1, was grounded in 1962 due to an irregular heart rhythm and transitioned into the role of Coordinator of Astronaut Activities; in November 1963, he would resign his commission as an Air Force Major to assume the role of Director of Flight Crew Operations. It would be two years before any of the Group 2 astronauts flew in space, the first being John Young on Gemini 3 in March 1965; White and McDivitt followed with Gemini 4 in June. In the interim period, the astronauts underwent exhaustive training in all of the elements they were introduced to in this first course. White’s suggestions surely guided their future instruction and helped to develop curriculum for future Astronaut Groups. A remarkable piece of early NASA history.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $500

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White weighs in on “courage”— “We have been able to put fear in its proper perspective, recognized and controlled. We astronauts are the most completely and totally prepared explorers in the history of man’s explorations” LOT 9054 Edward H. White II 1965 Typed Letter Signed

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LS signed “Edward H. White II,” one page, 8 x 10.5, NASA letterhead, March 9, 1965. Letter to David Carlson, a fellow Texan. In part: “I am indeed proud to represent our great state of Texas as an astronaut in our national space efforts. You have asked a question, David, that man has pondered for centuries—what is courage? To me, courage is not the absence of fear, rather the presence of fear controlled, fear disciplined. All of us feel some fear and apprehension about exploring any unknown area, for fear is an inherently human quality. But ‘fear always springs from ignorance,’ observed Emerson. So,

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through the acquisition of knowledge we have been able to put fear in its proper perspective, recognized and controlled.

We astronauts are the most completely and totally prepared explorers in the history of man’s explorations—we are, personally, most skillfully prepared, our equipment is of the most excellent, our preparations and plans are the most thorough. Being so armed, I feel there are no problems beyond our capabilities to effectively and successfully combat and control once we have arrived in an unknown realm such as the surface of the moon!” In fine condition, with a few spots of toning and two tiny edge dings.

Only months later in June, White would take a courageous step toward advancing space exploration when he performed the first extravehicular activity by an American astronaut. White had to trust in his “most excellent” equipment—it was the first true test of the G4C spacesuit and its corresponding life support systems in the vacuum of space, and the EVA was a resounding success. His profound response to a simple question—”what is courage?”—lends exceptional insight into White’s demeanor and the personality that enabled him to become America’s first spacewalker. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $500

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“ Our space program will be the greatest 20th Century guiding influence on mankind’s destiny” LOT 9055 Edward H. White II 1963 Typed Letter Signed

TLS signed “Edward H. White II,” one page, 8 x 10.5, NASA letterhead, October 29, 1963. Letter to J. Duane Upton, in part: “There is much that can be said about current attempts to explore the universe, but I believe our space program will be the greatest 20th Century guiding influence on mankind’s destiny.

It will affect everyone in some way. The biggest noticeable influence today is on the children. It is a good influence and will harvest a rich crop in the future. I appreciate your asking for my comments and hope you will find them suitable for inclusion in your collection.” In fine condition. An exquisite letter offering an insightful view of the ‘Space Race’ by one of America’s most significant early astronauts. White became the first American to perform a spacewalk in 1965, and would be killed in the tragic Apollo 1 fire—his sacrifice led directly to many of the safety measures put in place for the moon landing missions.

The phenomenal content of this letter rings true today—the American space program not only drove major advances in technology, but offered inspiration for children around the world. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $300

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The Apollo program is both men’s greatest adventure of all time, and a scientific endeavor of monumental proportions”

THE BILL LENDE COLLECTION Apollo 7 Page 56

Apollo 8 Page 57

Apollo 10 Page 58

Donn Eisele LOT 9056

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“ The Apollo program is both men’s greatest adventure of all time, and a scientific endeavor of monumental proportions” LOT 9056 Donn Eisele Handwritten Statement Signed With Note

Desirable autograph statement, signed “Donn F. Eisele,” one page, 8 x 10.5, NASA letterhead, no date. In full: “The ultimate effects of the space program on the lives of our people are probably so vast and all-encompassing that they are beyond our ability to imagine. The Apollo program is both men’s greatest adventure of all time, and a scientific endeavor of monumental proportions. It is bound to have a profound influence on the lives of all of us.” Includes an ANS to J. Duane Upton, signed “Donn Eisele,” one page, 5 x 8, in full: “Enclosed is the statement you requested. Thanks for your interest.”

In overall fine condition, with paper loss to the top of the note. Selected as part of NASA Astronaut Group 3, Eisele would pilot the first manned flight of the Apollo program, Apollo 7, in October 1968. A fabulous and uncommon handwritten statement on the significance of NASA’s mission. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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APOLLO 8 LOT 9059 Apollo 8 Mission Report Uncommon staple-bound manual entitled “Apollo 8 Mission Report,” MSC-PA-R-69-1, 8 x 10.5, approximately 262 pages, February 1969. The report offers details about man’s first mission to the moon, including information about the flight trajectory, photographic results, performance of the CSM, a biomedical evaluation, anomaly summary, and an overall assessment and conclusions. Most impressive are a set of four pull-out “Apollo Mission 8, Lunar Photography Index” charts bound into the manual, which each measuring 58 x 10.5 unfolded. The name “E. L. Michel,” who worked in NASA’s medical offices, is stamped in the upper right corner of the cover.

In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

“As a crewman of this historic voyage around the moon, I am proud and pleased that our accomplishments will add luster to our Nation’s scroll of Greats” LOT 9060 James Lovell 1969 Typed Letter Signed TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, NASA letterhead, January 1969. Letter to Harry MacMullan, in full: “Many thanks for your preflight well wishes, for your prayers offered in my behalf, and for your congratulations extended on the successful completion of the Apollo VIII flight. As a crewman of this historic voyage around the moon, I am proud and pleased that our accomplishments will add luster to our Nation’s scroll of Greats and will bring a new dimension to her aspirations and objectives. For we surely believe that we now stand upon the threshold of the most auspicious and the most brilliant era in the progress of man’s endeavor to realize his age-old dream of exploring the universe in which he lives. I appreciate your thus saluting our first interplanetary mission and am most grateful for your kind and generous comments regarding my participation in this achievement.” In fine condition, with three spots of toning and minor binder impressions to left edge. As Command Module Pilot of Apollo 8, Lovell became one of the first three humans to travel to the moon on a mission that lasted from December 21–27, 1968. Superb content in a letter sent within weeks of his return from man’s first voyage to the moon and back. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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LOT 9061 Apollo 10 Mission Report Staple-bound manual entitled “Apollo 10 Mission Report,” MSC-00126, 8 x 10.5, approximately 300 pages, dated August 1969. The report provides details on the ‘dress rehearsal’ for the eventual Apollo 11 moon-landing, and includes thorough information on flight trajectories, performance by the command/service module and lunar module, in-flight science and photography, the equipment used on the mission, and overall evaluations. It features several pullout charts. The name “E. L. Michel,” who worked in NASA’s medical offices, is stamped in the upper right corner of the cover. In fine condition, with some creases and marks to covers.

Starting Bid $200

LOT 9062 Gene Cernan Pair of Signed Photographs Two photos: an official color semi-glossy 8 x 10 NASA photo of Cernan posing in his white space suit, signed in black felt tip, “With my very best wishes, Gene Cernan, Apollo XVII”; and an official color semi-glossy 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of the same image, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Ralph—with personal best wishes, Gene Cernan.” In overall fine condition.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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Slated to fly on Apollo X, Stafford must decline an invitation to the “dedication of the 1,000 man dormitory in memory of Colonel Edward H. White II” LOT 9063 Tom Stafford 1969 Signed Letter and Photograph

Two items: a TLS signed “Thomas P. Stafford,” one page, 8 x 10.5, NASA letterhead, March 25, 1969, in part: “Your recent letter of March 17 inviting me to the dedication of the 1,000 man dormitory in memory of Colonel Edward H. White II, is very much appreciated. It

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would give me great pleasure to be able to attend this dedication, however, due to the fact that I am Command Pilot of Apollo X, scheduled for launch on May 18, my extremely busy schedule at this time and until the time of launch would not permit my attendance”; and an official

color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of Stafford in his white space suit, signed in black felt tip, “Tom Stafford.” In overall fine condition, with show-through from adhesive remnants to each corner of the letter. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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The view was fantastic— very stark and absolutely without any color, just black and shades of gray, yet, very sharp!”

Buzz Aldrin LOT 9078

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THE BILL LENDE COLLECTION Apollo 11 Page 62

Apollo 12 Page 71

Apollo 13 Page 74

Apollo 14 Page 78

Apollo 15 Page 82

Apollo 16 Page 86

Apollo 17 Page 91

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LOT 9066 Neil Armstrong Signed Photograph Exemplary uninscribed official color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of Armstrong in his white space suit, boldly signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $300

LOT 9068 Buzz Aldrin Signed Photograph Official color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of Buzz Aldrin posing in his white space suit against a lunar background, signed in thin black felt tip. In fine condition. An ideal, uninscribed image of history’s second moonwalker. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

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LOT 9069 Buzz Aldrin Signed Photograph Official color 10 x 8 NASA lithograph of Lunar Module Pilot Aldrin standing on the lunar surface, his visor showing a reflection of Commander Neil Armstrong, signed in black felt tip, “Buzz Aldrin, Apollo XI LMP.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

LOT 9070 Buzz Aldrin Pair of Signed Photographs Two official color NASA lithographs: a 10 x 8 of Aldrin standing on the lunar surface next to the American flag, signed and inscribed in gold ink to California Governor George Deukmejian, “To Gov. Deuk, Thanks & Best Wishes, Buzz Aldrin”; and an 8 x 10 of Aldrin posing in his white space suit against a lunar backdrop, signed in thin black felt tip, “With best wishes, Buzz Aldrin.” In overall fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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LOT 9071 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 felt tip, “M. Collins.” In fine condition, with faint vertical folds and impressions to upper portion. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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Footprints on the Moon, signed by the crew of Apollo 11 LOT 9072 Apollo 11 Crew-Signed ‘Footprints on the Moon’ Book

Amazing signed book: Footprints on the Moon. NY: American Book–Stratford Press, 1969. Hardcover with dust jacket, 9.5 x 12.25, 214 pages. Signed on the title page in black felt tip, “Neil Armstrong,” “Buzz Aldrin,” and “M. Collins.” In very good to fine condition, with Armstrong’s signature light but legible, scattered

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wear, rubbing, and chipped edges to dust jacket, with inner flaps affixed to front and back pastedowns. Accompanied by a block of 32 ten-cent stamps honoring the “First Man on the Moon,” as well as two commemorative edition stamp sheets, each containing twelve 29-cent stamps honoring the “25th Anniversary

of the First Moon Landing.” An uncommon format desirably signed by all three crew-members of the legendary Apollo 11 mission—ideal for both space collector and bibliophile alike. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $300

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LOT 9073 Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins Signed ‘Footprints on the Moon’ Book Signed book: Footprints on the Moon.

NY: American Book–Stratford Press, 1969. Hardcover with dust jacket, 9.5 x 12.25, 214 pages. Signed on the title page in black felt tip, “Buzz Aldrin” and “M. Collins.” In very good to fine condition, with scattered wear, rubbing, and chipped edges to dust jacket, with inner flaps affixed to front and back pastedowns.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

LOT 9074 Michael Collins Signed ‘Footprints on the Moon’ Book Signed book: Footprints on the Moon.

NY: American Book–Stratford Press, 1969. Hardcover with dust jacket, 9.5 x 12.25, 214 pages. Signed on the title page in black felt tip, “M. Collins.” In very good to fine condition, with scattered wear, rubbing, and chipped edges to dust jacket, with inner flaps affixed to front and back pastedowns. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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Two weeks after the lunar landing, von Braun reveals his past: “ I was a member of Hitler’s elite SS Corps” LOT 9075 Apollo 11: Wernher von Braun 1969 Typed Letter Signed

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LS, two pages, 8 x 10.5, NASA letterhead, August 2, 1969. Letter to Major General Julius Klein, in part: “Please accept my thanks for your cordial congratulations on the success of our Apollo 11 lunar landing mission. I well remember your visits to our guided missile establishment at Fort Bliss, Texas, and you will understand that it fills me with a great deal of gratitude that my former German co-workers and I were given an opportunity to play such a major part in the Apollo program. I cannot think of another country in the world where it would have been possible that a group of people who, in a bitter war and until just recently worked for the other side, could be given such a challenging and responsible assignment. Needless to say, it provided a tremendous incentive for us to live up to the trust placed on us.”

In a lengthy postscript, he adds: “Drew Pearson’s statement in his July 15 [sic] column that I was a member of Hitler’s elite SS Corps is correct, but my involvement with the SS actually had a very unique aspect. After, in approximately 1940, it had become obvious that our hitherto experimental rockets seemed to work, and constituted a new principle in weapons technology, the SS left no stone unturned to grab control of this program, from the German Army. As part of this scheme, Himmler gave me an honorary commission in the SS in the hope that I would defect from the Army Ordnance Group…When, somewhat later, Himmler directly invited me to make such a break with the Army and I refused, I was arrested by the Gestapo and held in jail for a few weeks. It was only upon General Dornberger’s personal intervention in Hitler’s Headquarters, where he stated

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that without me they might as well forget the V-2 rocket, that I was set free again. At no time did I have any function or duty as a result of that honorary commission…It was just the kind of thing which, under the existing circumstances, one could not have turned down without clearly stating that one was fundamentally opposed to the regime. This position was, of course, impossible for me to take while at the same time hoping to continue as Technical Director of Peenemuende. I would appreciate it if you kept this information to yourself as I think it could only harm my work at NASA if this were given undue publicity; particularly at this time.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. The recipient of this letter, Julius Klein, had served as an American spy in Germany during World War I, and was stationed in the Pacific Theater during World War II. He also helped ameliorate both German-American and German-Israel relations after World War II. Drew Pearson was one of the most famous reporters of his day, known for his syndicated ‘Washington Merry-GoRound’ column in which he criticized public figures. His July 16th story, which otherwise praised von Braun for his accomplishments, also broke the news that he had been a ‘member of Hitler’s elite SS corps, though apparently not in too good standing’—a fact that von Braun here confirms. With the rest of the world focused on the lunar landing, Pearson’s column went largely under the radar and von Braun’s past affiliations were not widely covered elsewhere. This was a great relief to the rocket scientist, who had feared such exposure for years.

In the aftermath of World War II, von Braun and much of his V-2 rocket team—the “former German co-workers” he mentions here—were recruited and brought to the United States in ‘Operation Paperclip’ to bolster American efforts in the ‘Space Race.’ Many of them contributed substantially to the Apollo program: Kurt H. Debus was the first director of the Kennedy Space Center; Hermann Oberth helped lay the foundation for the Saturn V rocket; and Krafft Arnold Ehricke futuristically envisioned man’s role in space. Many of the ‘Operation Paperclip’ immigrants were members of the Nazi Party; von Braun was not only a party member, but one of “Hitler’s elite SS.” His membership in the SS had been encouraged by his military superior, Walter Dornberger, to whom he refers directly in this letter, in order to increase the political pull of the V-2 program. Dornberger, too, came to the US under the auspices of ‘Operation Paperclip’ and played a major role in developing the North American X-15 aircraft.

Despite his long-held fear that public knowledge of his past could undermine the future of NASA, von Braun truthfully responds to Major General Klein’s inquiry about his life in WWII. Written two weeks after American men first set foot on the moon, this letter not only answers many questions about von Braun’s association with the Nazi regime, but reveals the successful lunar landing as a moment of redemption for the hundreds of German immigrants who made an American triumph possible. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $300

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Armstrong’s letter to Lende, a former Wapakonetan LOT 9076 Neil Armstrong 1970 Typed Letter Signed TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, NASA letterhead, December 4, 1970. Letter to Bill Lende, “Henry Willard Lende, Jr.,” in part: “Thank you for your kind note after my trip to San Antonio for the Easter Seal luncheon.

I was very pleased that I was able to include that very worthy event in my schedule. Of course, I know the Frames well and had dinner with Art and his wife Jane last week when I spent the Thanksgiving holiday in Wapakoneta. I appreciate your suggestions with regard to public appearances and only wish that there were enough days in the year to participate in the many other activities in which I am interested.” In fine condition, with show-through from adhesive remnants to each corner. Accompanied by Lende’s retained carbon copy of his letter to Armstrong, October 20, 1970, in which he mentions that he lived briefly in Armstrong’s hometown, Wapakoneta, where he was a friend of the Frame family. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

LOT 9077 Michael Collins 1972 Typed Letter Signed TLS signed “M. Collins,” one page, 7 x 9, National Air and Space Museum letterhead, February 23, 1972. Letter of thanks to Congressman Joseph McDade, in full: “Many thanks for taking the time from your busy schedule to meet with me. I was very pleased to learn of your support of our efforts to construct a National Air and Space Museum, and I will keep you informed of its progress.

Again, thank you for the courtesies extended to me by you and your staff.”

Collins also adds a short handwritten postscript which reads, “Enclosed are the Post clippings we discussed.” In fine condition, with paperclip impression to top edge. Collins became director of the National Air and Space Museum in 1970, a position he held until 1978 when he was named undersecretary of the Smithsonian Institution. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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“ The view was fantastic—very stark and absolutely without any color, just black and shades of gray, yet, very sharp!”

LOT 9078 Buzz Aldrin 1976 Typed Letter Signed

TLS, one page, 6 x 9, Research and Engineering Consultants, Inc. letterhead, March 4, 1976. Letter to Phyllis Norbatt, in full: “Being on the moon was very much like we expected it to be from our very thorough training. Except for the spacecraft and ourselves, the view was fantastic—very stark and absolutely without any color, just black and shades of gray, yet, very sharp! It was indeed, just as I said on the moon, ‘Magnificent desolation.’ Balance was difficult to ascertain, yet easy to maintain. The curvature of the horizon was quite obvious.” In fine condition. Aldrin’s first words on the lunar surface were ‘Beautiful view.’ Then, in response to Armstrong asking, ‘Isn’t it magnificent?,’ he replied, ‘Magnificent desolation’—these famous words, referenced in this letter, later became the title of his autobiography, Magnificent Desolation: The Long Journey Home from the Moon. An excellent letter with superior content describing the lunar landscape. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $300

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Sought-after letter from a reluctant hero LOT 9079 Neil Armstrong 1979 Typed Letter Signed TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, University of Cincinnati letterhead, April 2, 1979.

Letter to Richard L. McElroy at the Portage School in North Canton, Ohio, apparently in response to a request for a classroom lecture. In part: “You would not be aware that the mail volume to this office is such that it is difficult for me to read it all, and impossible to respond to it all…In your letters you have given few details. You do not identify Portage School as a college, high school, or elementary. You fail to state the student age or class level. Other than ‘Ohio history,’ you do not specify the subject to be discussed, or the level of detail required. From the information provided, it is not possible to know whether others from this institution might be required to augment or replace me. Use letterhead stationery rather than sheets ripped from a spiral notebook. Identify your needs as clearly and concisely as you can. Make the assumption that your reader has some appreciation of the world’s needs. And if you’ve done your best but fail, don’t complain. You’ve just been beaten by someone who made a better case. Perhaps I’ll hear from you again.” In fine condition, with scattered creasing and a couple spots of toning. With a ‘one small step’ in 1969, Neil Armstrong became an instant global icon. However, he shied away from the spotlight and did not bask in his glory. This letter reveals Armstrong as a reluctant hero—inundated with fan mail from around the world, he could become ornery if he felt he was being taken advantage of (thus his decision to stop signing autographs around 1994).

Nevertheless, Armstrong truly enjoyed teaching and worked as a professor of aerospace engineering at the University of Cincinnati from 1971 to 1979. A fabulous letter from a decade after Armstrong walked on the lunar surface. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $300

LOT 9080 Apollo 11 Mission Report Staple-bound manual entitled “Apollo 11 Mission Report,” MSC-00171, 8 x 10.5, approximately 300 pages, dated August 1969. The report provides details on the historic first Apollo moon-landing, and includes chapters concerning: “Pilots’ Report,” “Lunar Descent and Ascent,” “Communications,” “Trajectory,” “Command and Service Module Performance,” “Lunar Module Performance,” “Extravehicular Mobility Unit Performance,” “The Lunar Surface,” “Biomedical Evaluation,” and “Mission Support Performance.” The report features several pullout charts. The name “E. L. Michel,” who worked in NASA’s medical offices, is annotated in the upper right corner of the cover. In fine condition, with light creasing near the spine, and the back cover detached but present. Accompanied by a copy of a manual entitled “Apollo 11 Mission Report,” NASA SP–238, 207 pages, accession number N71–25042. Starting Bid $200

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APOLLO 12

“We were all fortunate to be

part of the Apollo program” LOT 9081 Alan Bean 1973 Typed Letter Signed

TLS signed “Alan,” one page, 8 x 10.5, NASA letterhead, March 7, 1973. Letter to Harold Collins of the Mission Support Office in the Kennedy Space Center, in full: “It doesn’t seem like very long ago that Pete Conrad, Dick Gordon, and I were working with you closely prior to our flight of Apollo 12. Believe me, you made the preparation a much happier event by handling the myriad details and day-to-day decisions that has to be made at that time. To go to the moon takes many thousands of people who are dedicated and who will sacrifice their own personal happiness for the overall success of missions. I personally feel that you contributed more than anyone could ask to be contributed by another yet you did it freely and with enthusiasm. I know that those of us who worked with you landing men on the moon will never forget you for the rest of our lives.

We were all fortunate to be part of the Apollo program. I know that your future will be filled with further successes.” In fine condition, with several sets of staple holes and two adhesive remnants to reverse of top edge. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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LOT 9082 Apollo 12 Crew Set of (3) Signed Photographs

Fantastic set of three color 8 x 10 photos of the Apollo 12 crew, including: a semiglossy photo of LMP Bean kneeling in front of the lunar lander, signed in blue felt tip, “Aim High, Alan Bean, Apollo 12”; an official NASA lithograph of CDR Conrad posing in his white space suit, signed in blue felt tip, “Charles Conrad”; and an official NASA lithograph of CMP Gordon posing next to the lunar module ladder, signed in black felt tip, “We flew to the moon, Richard Gordon, Apollo XII.” In overall fine condition.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

LOT 9083 Charles Conrad Signed Photograph

LOT 9084 Charles Conrad Signed Photograph

Official color 10 x 8 NASA lithograph of Conrad working on the Modular Equipment Stowage Assembly during the first Apollo 12 EVA, signed in black felt tip, “Charles Conrad, Jr., Apollo XII Cdr.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

Attractive color semi-glossy 10 x 8 full-length photo of Conrad holding the American flag on the lunar surface, signed in gold ink, “Charles Conrad, Jr., Apollo XII.” In fine condition.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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LOT 9085 Alan Bean Set of (3) Signed Photographs

Three photos signed by moonwalker Alan Bean: a color glossy 10 x 8 photo of Bean’s ‘Straightening Our Stripes’ painting, signed in the lower border in thin black felt tip, “Best wishes, Alan Bean Apollo 12 LMP”; an official color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of Bean kneeling in front of the lunar lander, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Steve & Ralph, Best Wishes, Alan L. Bean”; and an official color 10 x 8 NASA lithograph of Bean working on the fuel cask mounted to the lunar module, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Georgia—Best Wishes, Alan Bean.” In overall fine condition. Accompanied by a photo taken at the time of the ‘Straightening Our Stripes’ signing.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

LOT 9086 Alan Bean and Charles Conrad Signed Photograph Glossy 10 x 8 black and white photo of an Apollo 12 astronaut collecting soil samples, his visor showing the reflection of his fellow moonwalker, signed in black felt tip, “Alan Bean” and “Charles Conrad, Jr.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

LOT 9087 Apollo 12 Mission Report Staple-bound manual entitled “Apollo 12 Mission Report,” MSC-01855, 8 x 10.5, approximately 300 pages, dated March 1970. The report provides details on the second Apollo moon-landing, and includes chapters concerning: “Lunar Surface Exploration,” “Lunar Descent and Landing,” “Trajectory,” “Lunar Dust,” “Command and Service Module Performance,” “Lunar Module Performance,” “Biomedical Evaluation,” “Mission Support Performance,” and “Assessment of Mission Objectives.” The report features several pullout charts. The name “E. L. Michel,” who worked in NASA’s medical offices, is stamped in the upper right corner of the cover. In fine condition, with light creasing near spine and back cover detached but present. Starting Bid $200

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APOLLO 13

Haise reflects on autographs, Apollo 13, and upcoming Space Shuttle missions LOT 9088 Fred Haise 1975 Autograph Letter Signed

ALS, two pages, 8 x 10.5, June 15, 1975.

Lengthy response concerning his autographs and his missions, in part: “The astronaut mail room as per my instructions only uses an autopen where the requestor is a known commercial peddler of first day covers, etc. I personally have forwarded and sign all others. In your case it was either a mistake or someone new took care of it not appreciating my desires. In case you are not aware a great fuss was made of astronauts involved in commercialism—I do not intend to be a

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party to such things, either directly or indirectly. I did not see your questions but the example you gave I could not answer anyway. I was in flight so am unaware of many details of who did what on the ground. The best knowledge I have of what transpired on the ground during Apollo 13 was from reviewing the book titled ‘13: The Flight That Failed’ by Henry Cooper. The key flight directors, Gene Krantz [sic] or Glynn Lunney, can give you those sort of details…I don’t have the time to answer the multitude

of inquiries—you’d be surprised how many are writing books, articles, term papers, etc…Since Apollo 16 backup assignment I have gone to the Harvard Business School and subsequently been immersed in getting the Space Shuttle built well and on time and within budget.

That takes about six, 14 hour days a week.

It and the little time I have left for family are simply more important than writing someone’s term paper for them.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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“I was fortunate enough to be the flight director for the first lunar landing and also for Apollo 13” LOT 9089 Gene Kranz 1977 Typed Letter Signed TLS signed “Eugene F. Kranz,” one page, 8 x 10.5, NASA letterhead, August 29, 1977. Letter to John F. Meek, in part: “The badge I sent you was worn by me during the Apollo 14 mission. I was not the prime flight director on the mission; however, my division chief responsibilities placed me in charge of all flight directors for all missions. My division responsibilities allowed me to participate as flight director on all odd (i.e., 1, 3, 5, etc.) Apollo missions. I was fortunate enough to be the flight director for the first lunar landing and also for Apollo 13.” In fine condition. A superb letter from Kranz, whose tough, no nonsense attitude made him one of NASA’s great flight directors. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

LOT 9090 Jack Swigert 1979 Autograph Letter Signed ALS, one page, 5.5 x 8.5, personal letterhead, February 28, 1979. Kind response to an autograph request, in part: “Because you wrote such a nice letter, I am replying…May I also presume to give you a bit of advice—In any request always enclose a stamped self addressed envelope. Being in debt from an unsuccessful trying for the Senate, I have neither the funds nor the time to honor the requests I get—without such a return envelope. The other retired astronauts are in the same boat.” In fine condition. After leaving NASA, Swigert embarked on a political career, running unsuccessfully for a Senate seat in 1978. He finally won a seat in the House of Representatives in 1982, but passed away eight days before the start of his congressional term. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

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Rare fully signed prime crew photo inscribed to Padleader Guenter Wendt LOT 9091 Apollo 13 Crew-Signed Photograph Official color glossy 10 x 8 NASA photo of the original Apollo 13 prime crew, signed and inscribed in black felt tip to Padleader Guenter Wendt by Fred Haise, “Best Wishes to Guenter—this is an extra picture for an old, cherished friend, Freddo,” “James Lovell,” and “Ken Mattingly.” Reverse bears “A Kodak Paper” watermarks and purple NASA caption text. In fine condition, with dampstaining to reverse (not at all affecting the image or signatures). Mattingly was replaced by Jack Swigert three days prior to launch, when it was discovered that backup LMP Charlie Duke had contracted rubella, exposing both the prime and backup crews. Mattingly, who had never caught rubella as a child, was the only member not immune. A fantastic example inscribed to a notable NASA figure. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

LOT 9092 James Lovell Signed Photograph

LOT 9094 Fred Haise Signed Photograph

Official glossy 8 x 10 black and white NASA photo of Lovell in his white space suit, signed in black felt tip. Reverse bears purple NASA caption text. In fine condition. Accompanied by three unsigned Apollo 13 commemorative covers. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

Official color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of Haise in his white space suit, signed in black ballpoint, “Fred Haise, Apollo 13.”

In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

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LOT 9095 Apollo 13 Mission Operations Report Staple-bound manual entitled “Apollo 13 Mission Report,” MSC-02680, 8 x 10.5, approximately 125 pages, dated September 1970. The report provides details on the attempted third Apollo moon-landing, and includes chapters concerning: “Command and Service Module Performance,” “Lunar Module Performance,” “Mission Consumables,” “Biomedical Evaluation,” “Mission Support Performance,” “Experiments,” and “Assessment of Mission Objectives.” The report summary section reads, in part: “The Apollo 13 mission, planned as a lunar landing in the Far Mauro area, was aborted because of an abrupt loss of service module cryogenic oxygen associated with a fire in one of the two tanks at approximately 56 hours. The lunar module provided the necessary support to sustain a minimal operational condition for a safe return to earth.” The name “E. L. Michel,” who worked in NASA’s medical offices, is stamped in the upper right corner of the cover. In fine condition, with some light creasing to covers. Accompanied by a packet entitled “Change Sheet for NASA–MSC Internal Report, Apollo 13 Mission Report, Change 1,” dated May 1970, MSC–02680. Starting Bid $200

LOT 9096 Apollo 13 Mission Operations Report Staple-bound manual entitled “Mission Operations Report Apollo 13,” 8 x 10.5, approximately 300 pages, dated April 28, 1970. The report consists of five sections—Introduction, Summary, Flight Director’s Report, Acronyms, and Summary Flight Plan—as well as a lengthy appendix featuring 14 sections relating various officers and operations, including: Booster Systems Engineer, Retrofire Officer, Flight Dynamics Officer, Guidance Officer, CSM Electrical and Environmental Officer, CSM Guidance and Navigation Officer, LM Electrical, Environmental, and EMU Officer, and LM Control Officer. The report features several pullout charts. The name “E. L. Michel,” who worked in NASA’s medical offices, is stamped in the upper right corner of the cover. In fine condition, with some creasing and marks to covers. Starting Bid $200

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APOLLO 14

“ It is not our policy to substitute machine autographs” LOT 9097 Alan Shepard 1967 Typed Letter Signed TLS signed “Alan B. Shepard, Jr.,” one page, 8 x 10.5, NASA letterhead, July 26, 1967.

Letter to Robert J. Glass, written during his time as chief of the Astronaut Office. In part: “It is not our policy to substitute machine autographs for authentic autographs on first day covers, collector’s items, et cetera; however, we do not have a firm policy for the handling of autograph requests such as yours. The honoring of such requests must necessarily depend upon the availability of any specific astronaut.

Often his work schedule and travel activities preclude his participating in these requests promptly and as often as is desirable, but he does respond graciously whenever possible. The desired autographs and your cover are enclosed together with our thanks for your patient understanding of our necessarily complex method of handling the astronauts’ autograph requests.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. An intriguing letter offering insight into NASA’s handling of the numerous autograph requests sent to astronauts during the early Apollo era. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

“My current crew assignment on Apollo XIV would make my availability limited” LOT 9098 Edgar Mitchell 1969 Typed Letter Signed TLS signed “Edgar D. Mitchell,” one page, 8 x 10.5, NASA letterhead, November 24, 1969. Letter to Robert M. Ancell, Jr., in part: “I am pleased and honored to be considered for your proposed documentary. The project interests me, however, there are aspects that should be clarified: 1. I am not a scientist-astronaut, but a pilot astronaut. 2. My participation would have to be approved by NASA. 3.

My current crew assignment on Apollo XIV would make my availability limited during the next few months (although certainly not impossible)…I believe in doing everything possible to show the American people that they are making a worthwhile investment in the space program. Perhaps your project will help do this.” In fine condition. Mitchell was the Lunar Module Pilot for Apollo 14, which flew to the moon a little over a year later in January 1971. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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As he retires from NASA, Roosa thanks the man who made him an Apollo astronaut LOT 9099 Stuart Roosa 1976 Typed Letter Signed TLS signed “Stu,” two pages, 8 x 10.5, NASA letterhead, no date but postmarked February 16, 1976. Letter to Deke Slayton, in full: “I would like to attempt in a few words to express my gratitude to you for enabling me to enjoy the challenges and experiences of this last ten years. The confidence you had in me to bring me aboard and to let me fly on Apollo 14 is truly appreciated and in no way can I find the words to express my true thoughts. Your leadership kept us, the astronauts, and the NASA system on an even keel through good times and bad. The opportunity to participate in mankind’s greatest era was tremendous, and I truly thank you. My duty with NASA has been a most dynamic and rewarding experience. It was with mixed emotions that I decided to leave and pursue a second career in the business world. The motivation behind this decision is not based upon a lack of interest in the Space Shuttle, but rather a personal desire to seek a completely new challenge. As exciting as the Space Shuttle is, I think there would have been a tendency to dwell on the past instead of pressing into the future as long as I remained this close to the scene of Apollo. For this reason, I have accepted a position as vice president of U.S. Industries and will be moving my family to Athens, Greece in three to four months. My responsibilities will be to essentially organize and implement a liaison office for a corporate marketing thrust into Mideast countries.

It is a new position, and I will structure the job as I go. This aspect of newness excites me as well as the opportunity to be involved in big business. I will be visiting with you personally, but I did want to solidify a few of my thoughts in writing. The space community is a relatively small one, and I am sure our

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paths will cross again. Again, my thanks.

Good hunting and let’s give’em hell. I look forward to sharing a friendly ‘24–pack’ at the next opportunity.” In fine condition.

Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. As part of his role as Director of Flight Crew Operations, Slayton was assigned to choose the crews for both the Gemini and Apollo programs. In April 1966, Slayton selected Roosa, along with his eventual Apollo 14 crew-member Edgar Mitchell, as part of NASA’s fifth

astronaut group. For his first and only spaceflight, Roosa served as the pilot of the Command Module Kitty Hawk and was tasked with a variety of photographic and visual observations during Mitchell and Alan Shepard’s 33 hours of lunar activity. Roosa later served as backup command pilot for both the Apollo 16 and 17 missions, and was then assigned to the space shuttle program until his retirement in 1976. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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LOT 9100 Alan Shepard Signed Photograph

LOT 9103 Edgar Mitchell 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 and inscribed in black felt tip, “To James, Best wishes—Alan Shepard.” In fine condition, with haloing to ink evident on the reverse. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

Color semi-glossy 10 x 8 full-length photo of LMP Mitchell standing next to the American flag on the lunar surface, signed in blue felt tip, “Exploring Fra Mauro Base, Edgar Mitchell, Apollo 14.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

LOT 9102 Alan Shepard Signed Photograph

LOT 9104 Stuart Roosa Signed Photograph

Official color glossy 10 x 8 NASA photo of Shepard posing in his white space suit against a starry backdrop and the Apollo 14 mission insignia, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Steve, with regards—Alan Shepard.” Reverse bears “A Kodak Paper” watermarks and purple NASA caption text. In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

Official color 10 x 8 NASA lithograph of Roosa wearing his white space suit and posing against a large Apollo 14 mission insignia, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Mary, Best wishes, Stu A. Roosa.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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LOT 9105 Edgar Mitchell Pair of Signed Photographs Two photos: an official color 10 x 8 NASA lithograph of Mitchell wearing his white space suit and posing in front of a large Apollo 14 mission emblem, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Steve, Best wishes, Ed Mitchell”; and a color semi-glossy 8 x 10 full-length photo of Mitchell using a camera on the lunar surface, signed in blue felt tip, “Fra Mauro base, Edgar Mitchell, Apollo 14 LMP, Feb 1971.” In overall fine condition, with signature contrast to the moon photo.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

LOT 9106 Apollo 14 Mission Report

Staple-bound manual entitled “Apollo 14 Mission Report,” MSC04112, 8 x 10.5, approximately 220 pages, dated May 1971. The report provides details on the third Apollo moon-landing, and includes chapters concerning: “Lunar Surface Experiments,” “Lunar Orbital Experiments,” “Inflight Demonstrations,” “Trajectory,” “Command and Service Module Performance,” “Lunar Module Performance,” “Pilot’s Report,” “Biomedical Evaluation,” “Mission Support Performance,” and “Assessment of Mission Objectives.” The mission summary section reads, in part: “Because of unsatisfactory weather conditions at the planned time of launch, a launch delay (about 40 minutes) was experienced for the first time in the Apollo program.”

The report features several pullout charts. The name “E. L. Michel,” who worked in NASA’s medical offices, is stamped in the upper right corner of the cover. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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APOLLO 15

“The moon represents our stepping stone for further space exploration” LOT 9107 Jim Irwin 1966 Autograph Letter Signed

ALS signed “Jim Irwin,” two pages, 8 x 10.5, NASA letterhead, September 13, 1966. Letter to J. Duane Upton, in part: “I am honored to be able to express my opinions on our space efforts for the future. As you well know, the Apollo System will take us to the moon which will complete man’s first venture to a heavenly body. This is just the beginning of a new era since the moon represents our stepping stone for further space exploration. The systems and techniques developed for the task will provide the

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foundation for future space flights to the planets and beyond. I believe the time is now to establish our next space goal—manned flight to Mars or Venus by 1980. The natural benefits of space technology are now being enjoyed by all.

These accomplishments of today are the results of man’s creative imagination. A new space goal will fire the imagination of all and continue to increase the many benefits from space exploration.” In fine condition. Irwin’s letter is remarkably forward-looking, establishing a goal of

sending a man to Mars or Venus three years before one had even set foot on the moon. Wernher von Braun had conceived a plan for sending man to Mars as early as 1948, and it remains a hot topic today—however, no serious plan for a mission beyond the moon has yet been organized. As the Apollo 15 Lunar Module Pilot, Irwin would become the eighth man to set foot on the moon on July 31, 1971. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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LOT 9108 Dave Scott Signed Photograph

LOT 9110 Dave Scott Signed Photograph

Ideal official color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of Scott posing in his white space suit next to a small model of the lunar rover, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

Patriotic official color semi-glossy 10 x 8 red-numbered NASA photo of Scott saluting the American flag on the lunar surface, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. Precertified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

LOT 9109 Dave Scott Signed Photograph

LOT 9111 Dave Scott Pair of Signed Photographs

Uncommon official 10 x 8 black and white NASA lithograph of Dave Scott tending to the lunar rover at the edge of Hadley Rille during the mission’s first EVA, signed in blue felt tip.

In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

Two photos: an official color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of Scott posing in his white space suit next to a small model of the lunar rover, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Dennis with all the best, Dave Scott”; and a color semi-glossy 8 x 10 photo of the same pose, signed in blue felt tip. In overall fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

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LOT 9112 Jim Irwin and Dave Scott Signed Photograph Official color 10 x 8 NASA lithograph of Irwin saluting the American flag on the lunar surface during an Apollo 15 EVA, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Bernhard, My Very Best Wishes, Jim Irwin” and “Dave Scott.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

LOT 9114 Jim Irwin Signed ‘To Rule the Night’ Book Signed book: To Rule the Night. First edition, third printing. Philadelphia: A. J. Holman Company, 1973. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.75 x 8.5, 251 pages. Signed on the half-title page in thin black felt tip by Jim Irwin. In fine condition, with a few creases and tears to dust jacket, and some soiling to text block. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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LOT 9115 Al Worden Set of (3) Signed Items

Three items: a TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, NASA letterhead, November 27, 1973, to Mrs. Barbara M. Greenwood, in part: “It seems like a decade ago when I saw you at the Cape. How time flies and situations change. I am happily employed here at Ames, as the Chief, Systems Studies Division. We do systems analysis for aeronautics and space programs, and we have a strong influence on future directions in both areas. I have people working on studies from VTOL transportation systems to Shuttle Payloads.

The work is very exciting and, frankly, I’m glad to be here. I think we cannot avoid a long dry spell for manned space flight in the near future. Shuttle is several years away, and there is very little happening until it flies. In the meantime, there is a lot of ground work to be completed to insure that the Shuttle really does its job”; an official color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of Worden in his white space suit, signed in black felt tip, “Reach for the Stars, Al Worden, Apollo 15”; and a color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Worden in his white space suit, signed in blue felt tip, “Al Worden, Apollo 15.” In overall fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

LOT 9116 Dave Scott Signed Apollo 15 Mission Report Brad-bound manual entitled “Apollo 15 Mission Report,” MSC-05161, 8 x 10.5, approximately 324 pages, December 1971, signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint, “Dave Scott, Apollo 15.” The report offers details on the flight’s trajectory, experiments conducted on the lunar surface, inflight science and photography, performance of the CSM and LM, and general evaluations. It features a few pull-out charts and images. In fine condition, with staple holes to left edge, a struck-through notation at the top of the front cover, handwritten title on spine, and toning to the back cover.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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“ My personal recollections of our trip to the moon have faded with a frustrating rapidity” LOT 9117 Ken Mattingly 1973 Typed Letter Signed TLS signed “Ken,” one page, 8 x 10.5, NASA letterhead, March 1973. Letter to Harold G. Collins of the Mission Support Office in the Kennedy Space Center, in full: “Many thanks for the innumerable efforts you put into the flight crew support. Your efficiency, thoroughness and courtesy made my two stays at KSC most pleasant. Anyone who can make a tour of duty in quarantine pleasant, must possess a magic trait. The cheerful ‘cando’ attitude of all those fine folks who comprised our KSC office is the most eloquent testimony, I can imagine, to the calibre of leadership enjoyed. I am particularly appreciative of your efforts to honor and your patience with my personal quirks, especially in the area of privacy. My personal recollections of our trip to the moon have faded with a frustrating rapidity. The only memories of this magnificent effort which have not been dulled are those of the sincere personal responsibility and dedication which characterized our personnel.

To have shared in this experience will always be my most prized moment.

Thanks again and best wishes in all of your future endeavors.” In fine condition. Before he retired from NASA in 1973, Harold ‘Hal’ Collins proved himself an integral member of the agency’s landmark programs. During the early days of Mercury, he became personally acquainted with the ‘original seven’ as a contracting officer, and then went on to assist any number of moonwalkers during his tenure as chief of mission support for the Apollo program. While John Young and Charlie Duke traversed the moon’s surface during the Apollo 16 mission, Command Module Pilot Ken Mattingly orbited inside the CSM Casper

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alone for five days, amassing a total of 64 revolutions in lunar orbit. On the trip home, roughly 192,000 miles from Earth, Mattingly performed a ‘deep-space’ EVA, retrieving several film cassettes from the

CSM’s SIM bay and setting up a biological experiment, the Microbial Ecology Evaluation Device. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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“ We sure appreciate everything you did for us and the teams that supported us during the Apollo missions” LOT 9118 John Young 1973 Signed Letter TLS signed “John,” one page, 8 x 10.5, NASA letterhead, March 1973. Letter to Harold ‘Hal’ Collins, who was retiring from his position as Chief of Mission Support. In part: “We sure appreciate everything you did for us and the teams that supported us during the Apollo missions. My special thanks for everything you did for me during my extended stays at the Cape. You helped make the quarantines liveable—which was practically an impossible task. You sure did a great job of greasing the skids for the flights! If you ever get over this way please drop by for a terrible cup of coffee (unlike those in the crew quarters).”

In fine condition. Collins began his NASA career as Contracting Officer during the Mercury program and went on to serve as Chief of the Mission Support Office at the Kennedy Space Center, retiring in 1973. He supported, in some capacity, Young’s historic flights on Gemini 3, Gemini 10, Apollo 10, and Apollo 16. A wonderful letter recognizing one of NASA’s many able administrators.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

Chief Astronaut Young deals with artifacts for the National Air and Space Museum LOT 9119 John Young 1974 Typed Letter Signed TLS signed “John W. Young,” one page, 8 x 10.5, NASA letterhead, September 11, 1974.

Letter to Sean Fitzpatrick, a research assistant at the National Air and Space Museum.

In part: “Items flown on spacecraft are the property of the astronaut or the government depending on the mission kit in which these items are flown. Items flown in the Astronaut Preference Kits are distributed in accordance with the procedures listed in NASA Management Instruction 8020.19A of July 20, 1973, a copy of which is enclosed for information. Astronauts’ personal idiosyncrasies are the personal property of each astronaut. You will have to contact them individually to discover what these personal idiosyncrasies are. As to the location of the pin-ups painted on the back of the window shades on GT-10, as well as the discovery of some personal idiosyncrasies, I recommend you contact the present Director of the National Air and Space Museum for starters.” In fine condition. At this time, Young was serving as Chief of the Astronaut Office and would have been the go-to source for any inquiries from the Smithsonian. An interesting letter concerning the disposition of relics flown during the heyday of America’s space program. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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Desirable WSS litho inscribed to the NASA Chief of Mission Support LOT 9122 John Young Signed Photograph Sought-after color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of Young in his white space suit, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint to NASA Chief of Mission Support Harold ‘Hal’ Collins, “To Hal, With many thanks for all your support, Warm regards, John.” Affixed next to the signature is an 8-cent postage stamp with April 16, 1972, Kennedy Space Center postal cancellation. In fine condition, with tape remnants to top edge and reverse. Young is scarce in white space suit lithographs, especially earlier examples such as this. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

LOT 9123 Ken Mattingly Signed Photograph Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Mattingly in his white space suit, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.

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LOT 9125 Ken Mattingly Signed Photograph Official color glossy 8 x 10 red-numbered NASA photo of Mattingly posing with a model of a command/service module, signed and inscribed in thin black felt tip, “Hal Collins—Best wishes and thanks for all that you’ve done to make our job more enjoyable. Ken Mattingly.” Reverse bears “A Kodak Paper” watermarks. In fine condition, with a small bit of adhesive remnant and paper loss to top edge. Before he retired from NASA in 1973, Harold ‘Hal’ Collins proved himself an integral member of the agency’s landmark programs. During the early days of Mercury, he became personally acquainted with the ‘original seven’ as a contracting officer, and then went on to assist any number of moonwalkers during his tenure as chief of mission support for the Apollo program. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

LOT 9127 Charlie Duke Set of (3) Signed Photographs

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Three photos: an official color glossy 8 x 10 red-numbered NASA photo of Duke posing in his white space suit, signed in black felt tip, “Charlie Duke, Apollo 16”; an official color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of Duke posing in his white space suit, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip, “To James, Aim high, Charlie Duke, Apollo 16”; and an official color 10 x 8 NASA lithograph of Duke saluting the American flag on the lunar surface, signed in black felt tip, “Charlie Duke, Apollo 16.” Includes a personal check from H. W. Lende, made payable to Charlie Duke for $100, dated October 16, 1995, endorsed on the reverse in black ink by Duke. In overall fine condition. Accompanied

by Duke’s personal Apollo 16 business card, a copy of a letter addressed to Duke by Bill Lende forwarding the included check, and a handwritten reply letter from Duke’s wife Dotty. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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LOT 9128 Charlie Duke Pair of Signed Photographs and Book

Three items: an official color glossy 8 x 10 red-numbered NASA photo of Duke in his white space suit, signed in black felt tip, “Charlie Duke, Apollo 16”; an official color 10 x 8 NASA lithograph of Duke saluting the American flag on the lunar surface, signed in black felt tip, “Charlie Duke, Apollo 16”; and the book Moonwalker, hardcover with dust jacket, signed on the half-title page in blue felt tip by Charlie Duke and his wife, Dotty Duke. In overall fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

LOT 9129 Apollo 16 Mission Report Staple-bound manual entitled “Apollo 16 Mission Report,” MSC-07230, 8 x 10.5, approximately 400 pages, dated August 1972. The report chiefly provides details on flight trajectories, experiments carried out on the lunar surface, inflight science and photography, performance of the CSM and LM, lunar surface equipment performance, and overall evaluations. It features a few pull-out images from the mission. In fine condition, with light general wear and a handwritten title on the spine. Starting Bid $200

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APOLLO 17

The future LMP of Apollo 17 LOT 9130 Harrison Schmitt 1972 Typed Letter Signed Early TLS signed “Harrison H. Schmitt,” one page, 8 x 10.5, NASA letterhead, June 16, 1972. Letter to Jackie Boscutti, in full: “Thank you very much for your expression of interest in my assignment to the Apollo 17 mission. I hope that we can live up to your expectations and that we can serve the country and mankind through our continued exploration of space—the earth’s frontier.

Thank you again and good luck.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

“ Our generation has proved that mankind can evolve into the universe” LOT 9131 Harrison Schmitt 1973 Typed Letter Signed TLS signed “Harrison H. Schmitt,” one page, 8 x 10.5, NASA letterhead, stamp-dated July 16, 1973. Letter to Ilyana Beckner, in full: “Thank you for your interest in the mission of Apollo XVII and in my part in it. The opportunity was beyond my expectations and I hope that time will prove that it was worthwhile for the country and mankind as well as for myself. This wish will be fulfilled if each of us pauses once in a while and realizes that something different in the eyes of history has occurred during the last decade. Our generation has proved that mankind can evolve into the universe if this is its desire. When the troublesome problems of the present are long forgotten, this, I believe, will be the legacy we leave to the future.” In very good to fine condition, with toning from previous scrapbook adhesion to top and bottom edges. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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LOT 9132 Harrison Schmitt Signed Photograph Official color semi-glossy 10 x 8 rednumbered NASA photo of LMP Schmitt standing next to a large split boulder on the lunar surface, signed in black felt tip, “Harrison H. Schmitt, Apollo 17.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

LOT 9133 Gene Cernan Pair of Signed Photographs

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Two official color 10 x 8 NASA lithographs, one depicting Cernan holding and saluting the American flag on the lunar surface, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Linda, best wishes, Gene Cernan,” and the other showing Cernan driving the lunar rover on the moon, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Gary, my best wishes, Gene Cernan.” In overall fine condition, with a small crease to upper edge of the rover photo. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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LOT 9134 Harrison Schmitt Set of (3) Signed Photographs

Set of three official color NASA lithographs: an 8 x 10 of Schmitt posing in his white space suit, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Jack and the future! Harrison H. Schmitt, Apollo 17”; another 8 x 10 of Schmitt in his space suit, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To George Thomas and the future! Harrison H. Schmitt, Apollo 17”; and a 10 x 8 of Schmitt standing on the lunar surface next to the American flag, the lunar rover, and the lunar module, signed in black felt tip, “Harrison H. Schmitt, 12th man on the moon.” In overall fine condition, with signature contrast and adhesive remnants to lunar surface image. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

The replaced LMP of Apollo 17 LOT 9135 Joe Engle Apollo 17 Signed Photograph Official color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of Engle posing in his white space suit, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Bob Tom, with my best regards, Joe Engle.” In fine condition, with a few minor edge dings. Signed photos of Engle wearing the white Apollo space suit remain quite scarce and sought-after. Engle was initially named as the prime LMP for the Apollo 17 mission before being replaced by geologist Harrison Schmitt for the position; the scientific community pressured NASA to assign an experienced scientist to explore the Moon, and not simply a test pilot with limited geology training. Engle went on to fly on the Space Shuttle Approach and Landing Test Flights, as well as Space Shuttle missions STS-2 and STS-51-I. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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LOT 9136 Ron Evans Pair of Signed Photographs and Note

Three items: an official color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of Evans in his white space suit, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip, “To Ms. Jackie, Best wishes, Ron Evans”; another official color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of Evans wearing his space suit, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To the 6th grade Allenby Public School, Best wishes, Ron Evans, Apollo 17, 6 Jul 81”; and an ANS at the top of a letter addressed to Evans by Jackie Boscutti, one page, 8 x 10.5, April 7, 1972. Evans’s note reads, in full: “Jackie— Many thanks & Best wishes, Ron Evans.” In overall fine condition, with toning to edges of letter. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

LOT 9137 Apollo 17 Mission Report Staple-bound manual entitled “Apollo 17 Mission Report,” JSC-07904, 8 x 10.5, approximately 300 pages, dated March 1973. The report chiefly provides details on flight trajectories, experiments carried out on the lunar surface, inflight science and photography, medical experiments and inflight demonstrations, the equipment used on the mission, and overall evaluations. It features several pull-out charts and images. In fine condition, with creasing to the upper right corner of most pages (heavier towards the back of the manual). Starting Bid $200

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LOT 9138 Chariots for Apollo: A History of Manned Lunar Spacecraft Book Rare book: Chariots for Apollo: A History of Manned Lunar Spacecraft. Washington, D.C.: NASA, 1979. The NASA History Series. Softcover, 6.75 x 9.75, 538 pages. In very good to fine condition, with creasing, rubbing, and wear to spine, and spotting to upper textblock. Starting Bid $200

The Apollo Spacecraft compendium

LOT 9139 The Apollo Spacecraft: A Chronology Four-Volume Set Complete set of The Apollo Spacecraft: A Chronology, Volumes 1–4. NASA SP– 4009, Washington, DC: NASA, 1969–78.

Softcovers, 7.75 x 10.25. The fourth volume

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is signed on the title page in black felt tip by three influential NASA figures: John Houbolt, Max Faget, and Owen Morris. In overall very good to fine condition, with wear and sunning to some spines, and very slight creasing to a couple covers.

Accompanied by a glossy 10 x 8 photo of Houbolt explaining his Lunar Orbital

Rendezvous plan at a chalkboard, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Detlev, Best wishes! John C. Houbolt (of LOR & LM).” A fantastic and sought-after series relating to NASA’s most storied program.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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Critics of our efforts in space will be relegated to the same place in history as those who said, ‘It will never fly, Orville!’”

Jack Lousma LOT 9141

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THE BILL LENDE COLLECTION Apollo-Soyuz Page 98

Skylab Page 99

Space Shuttle Page 101

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LOT 9140 Deke Slayton Set of (4) Signed Items Group of four signed items, including three TLSs and a signed photo. All TLSs are signed “D. K. Slayton,” and are one page on NASA letterhead, dated to the 1970s. The first, April 13, 1972, in part: “Good luck with your flying and whatever

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else you choose to pursue.” The second, February 16, 1973, in part: “Thank you for your recent, kind letter regarding my assignment to the Apollo/Soyuz mission.

We are certainly very happy about that, as you can imagine.” The third, March 3, 1975, in part: “Regarding your request for me to carry a stamp on the ASTP mission, I regret that I cannot…NASA regulations do not allow us to accept any articles from the general public to be taken on space

missions.” The signed photo is an official color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of Slayton in his white ASTP space suit, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “Best wishes to Bernard Rubin—D. K. Slayton.” In overall fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelopes for two of the letters, and a sheet of 1975 Apollo-Soyuz postage stamps. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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SKYLAB

“ Critics of our efforts in space will be relegated to the same place in history as those who said, ‘It will never fly, Orville!’”

LOT 9141 Jack Lousma 1974 Autograph Letter Signed

ALS signed “Jack Lousma, NASA Astronaut, Skylab II—28 July–25 Sept. 1973,” two pages, 8 x 10.5, NASA letterhead, January 24, 1974. Letter to “Mr. Fisher,” responding to several questions. In part: “I have recently returned from the 54 day flight of Skylab II. Our objectives included a thorough study of the sun, the earth and its resources, and man’s medical reaction to long space flights. We performed a number of other experiments, a number of which were devised and prepared by high school students. It has been particularly gratifying in recent months to hear

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from scientists and engineers around the country that the data we returned will be very useful in accomplishing the ultimate purpose of the space program—to improve the quality of life on our earth.

I attribute the safety and success of the flight of Skylab II to God, the spirit of progress of the American people, and the many dedicated and talented men and women who work directly with the space program. My future plans include training as a back-up crewman on the joint US–Russian flight in 1975, and then the development and flight of the space

shuttle in the late 70’s. I am confident that in a few years, when Americans fully recognize the benefits derived from the space program, critics of our efforts in space will be relegated to the same place in history as those who said, ‘It will never fly, Orville!’” In fine condition. In addition to his Skylab flight, Lousma would fly on STS-3, the third orbital test flight of Space Shuttle Columbia in 1983. Precertified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

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LOT 9142 Charles Conrad 1972 Typed Letter Signed TLS signed “Charles Conrad, Jr.,” one page, 5.25 x 8, NASA letterhead, April 1972. Letter to Jackie Boscutti, in full: “Many thanks for your thoughtfulness in extending congratulations upon the Skylab assignment. Naturally, I am quite pleased, and all of us are glad to get the new program officially launched.” In fine condition, with a couple spots of toning. Skylab was launched on May 14, 1973, the final unmanned launch from the famed Launch Complex 39 until February 19, 2017, the liftoff of SpaceX CRS-10. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

LOT 9143 Jack Lousma Pair of Signed Poems Two identical souvenir typescripts of the poem “Sermons We See” by Edgar A. Guest, each one page, 8 x 10.5, both signed in the lower left corner in blue felt tip by Jack Lousma. The poem is headed “A bit of down to earth philosophy for the daily orbit,” and begins: “I’d rather see a sermon than hear one any day, / I’d rather one should walk with me than merely show the way.” In overall fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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SPACE SHUTTLE

LOT 9145 STS-51 Crew-Signed Photograph LOT 9144 John Young Signed Photograph Official color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of Young wearing a flight suit featuring his numerous mission patches, with four spacecraft models displayed below, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To John Grimm, Best wishes, John Young.� In fine condition, with two central horizontal creases. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

Official color 10 x 8 NASA lithograph of the STS-51 crew, signed in black felt tip by all five members: Frank L. Culbertson, Jr., William F. Readdy, James H. Newman, Daniel W. Bursch, and Carl E. Walz. In fine condition. Accompanied by three unsigned items: a cover bearing an affixed 29-cent holographic space station stamp; a sheet of 18-cent stamps honoring the Space Shuttle; and a copy of the book 2001: Building for Space Travel.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

LOT 9146 SpaceShipOne Collection Five items signed by crew members of the SpaceShipOne: a color 10 x 8 cardstock photo of the ship and crew, signed in black felt tip by Brian Binnie, Pete Siebold, Mike Melvill, and Doug Shane; a color 10 x 8 paperstock photo of the SpaceShipOne crew, signed in black felt tip by Mike Melvill and Brian Binnie; a color 10 x 8 paperstock photo of Brian Binnie standing atop the ship, signed in black felt tip by Binnie; a color 5.5 x 3.5 cardstock photo of Burt Rutan on the tarmac, signed in black felt tip by Rutan; and a color 10 x 8 paperstock photo of Mike Melvill, signed in blue felt tip by Melvill. In overall fine condition. Accompanied by two photos of Brian Binnie with Bill Lende, as well as two postcards commemorating significant flights of the SpaceShipOne. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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LOT 9157 Buzz Aldrin’s Apollo 11 Cartier Solid Gold Lunar Module Replica Page 110

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Project Mercury Page 104

Project Gemini Page 105

Project Apollo Page 107

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MERCURY

Project Mercury manual from the flight director’s personal library LOT 9148 Gene Kranz’s Mercury Manual

Gene Kranz’s personally-owned Project Mercury manual entitled “Network Operations Directive 61-1 [Revision 3],” 10 x 11.25, August 27, 1962, signed on the first page in black felt tip, “’From my Personal Archives,’ Gene Kranz, ‘Flight.’” The first page is a memorandum concerning the distribution of revised pages. The manual provides a general overview of a variety of topics and operations procedures, including: “Concept of Operations,” “Network Operations Procedures,” “Radar Systems,”

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“Telemetry Plan,” “Command Control Plan,” “Radio Interference Protection,” “Communications Plan,” “Data Handling Plan,” “Analog and Digital Systems,” “Logistics,” “Failure Analysis,” “Maintenance Procedures,” “Weather,” and others. In fine condition, with light general wear. Kranz’s first position with NASA was as a Mission Control procedures officer for the unmanned Mercury-Redstone 1 test, a position which saw him integrating Mercury Control with the Launch Control Team

at Cape Canaveral, Florida, as well as creating the “Go/NoGo” procedures that allowed missions to proceed as planned or be aborted. Kranz performed this role for all unmanned and manned Mercury flights until being promoted to Assistant Flight Director for the flight of MA-7. He remained an Assistant Flight Director for the remaining two Mercury flights and the first three Gemini flights. A fabulous piece from the prolific flight director’s personal library. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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GEMINI

A gift for his son’s math teacher, “a small memento from the flight of Gemini Seven” LOT 9149 James Lovell’s Flown Gemini 7 Mission Patch

Remarkable flown patch carried on the Gemini 7 mission, with a handwritten letter from Lovell. The 3.75˝ diameter patch features the mission insignia with crew names and “Gemini Seven” at the top, and is encased in a 5˝ diameter acrylic cylinder along with an engraved plate reading, “This emblem carried on board Gemini VII space craft, Dec. 4/18, 1965, Col. Frank Borman, USAF, Capt. James Lovell, USN.” The patch was presented to the math teacher of Lovell’s son, and includes an ALS signed “James Lovell,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, April 24, 1967, in

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part: “We are very pleased that you took the time & patience to help our son Jay with his math. We are very proud of the progress he has made and have noticed that his attitude toward school has improved tremendously. You have made great progress in helping Jay build up his confidence & ability as a student.

Please accept as a token of our appreciation a small memento from the flight of Gemini Seven.” The letter is affixed to a slightly larger sheet. In fine condition, with minor creasing to the letter. The fourteen-day Gemini 7 mission doubled

the length of time that anyone had been in space, and remained the longest American spaceflight until the Skylab missions of the 1970s—the insignia features an Olympic-inspired torch to symbolize the marathon-like nature of the mission. This unusual custom-made presentation is truly extraordinary, and the inclusion of Lovell’s 1967 handwritten letter provides excellent provenance that heightens its desirability. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $500

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Extraordinary museum display—an Armstrong-Scott signed photo and DWC relic LOT 9150 Gemini 8 Crew-Signed Display Highly unusual museum-style display, measuring 18.25 x 12.25, featuring a swatch of fabric from the DWC New Orleans that was carried on Gemini 8, along with a CSM-shaped glossy photo of the crew, signed in black felt tip by Neil Armstrong and Dave Scott. Affixed to the left side is a mostly indistinguishable mimeographed copy of a 1967 letter by Scott, with the last paragraph reading: “Thank you again for all your patience and consideration in giving us the opportunity to take the ‘New Orleans’ on a second flight. If there is any way we can support the Museum on future flights please don’t hesitate to let us know.” The caption on the mount next to the affixed swatch reads: “Fabric from DWC ‘New Orleans,’ one of the first two airplanes to circumnavigate the earth, April–September 1924. This item again circled the earth aboard Gemini VIII during which the world’s first docking between two spacecraft was performed on March 16, 1966.” In very good to fine condition, with cracks to the fabric swatch, toning to edges from prior display, and the copy of Scott’s letter significantly stained and faded. As a tribute to past achievements in aviation, the Gemini 8 astronauts carried several artifacts on their flight: fabric and wood from the Douglas World Cruiser ‘New Orleans,’ a map of Floyd Bennett Field, and Jimmy Mattern’s wristwatch from his 1932 attempt at the first around-the-world flight. In addition to the remarkable flown relic, this display boasts an extremely desirable crew-signed photo—one of just a handful of Armstrong–Scott dualsigned examples that we have encountered. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $300

Swatch of fabric from the DWC New Orleans

LOT 9151 NASA Astronaut Group 4 Signed Photograph Official color semi-glossy 9.75 x 7.75 NASA lithograph of NASA Astronaut Group 4, signed in black felt tip, “F. Curtis Michel,” “Owen Garriott,” “Ed Gibson,” and “Harrison H. Schmitt.” Photo bears two affixed eight-cent stamps and a postmark dated August 2, 1971. Cloth-matted and framed to an overall size of 18 x 17. In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

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PROJECT APOLLO

Twenty Apollo astronauts— including eight moonwalkers— commemorate man’s first step

LOT 9153 Apollo Astronauts ‘In the Beginning’ Signed Print Superb color limited edition 23.5 x 29.5 lithograph by Alan Bean entitled ‘In the Beginning…,’ numbered AP 127/150, signed in pencil or ballpoint by 20 Apollo astronauts, each signing under his mission emblem.

Signers are: Wally Schirra, Walt Cunningham, Frank Borman, Jim McDivitt, Rusty Schweickart, Tom Stafford, Buzz Aldrin, Michael Collins, Charles Conrad, Richard Gordon, Alan Bean, Fred Haise, James Lovell, Harrison Schmitt, Charlie Duke, Dave Scott, Al Worden, Alan Shepard, Stu Roosa, and Edgar Mitchell. Impressively triple-matted and framed to an overall size of 34.5 x 40.5. In fine condition. A visually stunning collection of Apollo astronauts.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

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Verne’s De la Terre a la Lune, signed by 10 Apollo astronauts

LOT 9154 Apollo Astronauts Signed Book Signed book: De la Terre a la Lune, trajet direct en 97 heures 20 minutes. Paris: J. Hetzel, Bibliotheque D’education et de Recreation. French language, hardcover with clamshell, 8.25 x 11.75, 180 pages. Signed on the title page and the adjacent page in pencil by an

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astounding 10 Apollo astronauts, including: “Walt Cunningham, Apollo 7,” “Jim McDivitt, Apollo 9 CDR,” “Buzz Aldrin, Apollo XI,” “Alan Bean, Apollo 12 LMP,” “Gene Cernan, Apollo X–LMP, Apollo XVII–CDR,” “Frank Borman, Apollo 8 CDR,” “Edgar Mitchell, Apollo 14 LMP,” “Dave Scott, Apollo 9 CMP, Apollo 15 CDR,” “James Lovell, Apollo 8, 13 CDR,” and “Fred Haise, Apollo 13 LMP.” In very

good condition, with foxing, toning and edge chipping; the “Jules Verne” above Bean’s signature is in an unknown hand.

Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Zarelli Space Authentication.

A wonderful offering signed by Apollo astronauts who helped turn the science fiction of Jules Verne into modern-day reality. Starting Bid $300

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APOLLO 7

Dave Scott’s trainingused Final Flight Plan LOT 9155 Dave Scott Training-Used Apollo 7 Flight Plan Dave Scott’s training-used staple-bound Apollo 7 Final Flight Plan manual, dated September 16, 1968, measuring 8 x 10.5, signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint, “From my personal collection and used in training for Apollo 9. Dave Scott, Gemini VIII, Apollo 9, Apollo 15.” The first page is a copy of the flight plan submission bearing copies of signatures of William Anderson, Warren North, Deke Slayton, George Low, and Chris Kraft, and the plan provides a minute-by-minute time frame for the entire mission. In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

APOLLO 10

LOT 9156 Apollo 10: Stafford and Cooper Pair of Name Tags

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Pair of Beta cloth name tags for the Apollo 10 commander and his backup, each measuring 7.5 x 2.5, including: a red name tag for Commander Thomas Stafford, “T. Stafford”; and a red name tag for Backup Commander Gordon Cooper, “G. Cooper.”

In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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APOLLO 11

Solid gold Cartier model of the LM Eagle presented to Aldrin in 1969 LOT 9157 Buzz Aldrin’s Apollo 11 Cartier Solid Gold Lunar Module Replica

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ncredible 18-karat gold model of the Apollo 11 Lunar Module Eagle, made by Cartier and presented to Lunar Module Pilot Buzz Aldrin by the French newspaper Le Figaro in October 1969. Weighing 846 grams, the model measures 6.25˝ tall with dimensions of 7.5˝ x 7.5˝ from footpad to footpad, and is marked “Cartier, Paris” on the bottom. A black presentation plaque, “Les lecteurs du journal Le Figaro a Edwin E. Aldrin, Jr.,” is affixed to the front of the model.

The ascent stage can be lifted from the descent stage, and the descent stage engine can be removed from the bottom to reveal small capsule containing a roll of microfilm with the names of Le Figaro’s subscribers and supporters who underwrote the presentation of these gold LM replicas to the three Apollo 11 crew members. A few pieces of the model

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are missing, including one of the ascent stage support posts, supporting brackets near the ladder, and antennas on top; it also exhibits some tarnishing to the finish. Only three of these models were ever made. Michael Collins’s example was reacquired by Cartier and today remains a part of the Cartier Collection, and is depicted in the impressive hardcover volume Cartier and America (included in this lot).

Produced by the legendary jewelry company Cartier, three of these stunning solid gold models of the Lunar Module were commissioned by the French newspaper Le Figaro and presented to the Apollo 11 astronauts during their post-flight visit to Paris in October 1969.

The newspaper asked its readers to contribute to the cost of producing them,

and donations poured in from around the nation—10 francs, 20 francs, or whatever they could afford. The astronauts’ visit to Paris came as part of their ‘Giant Step’ international goodwill tour, which brought them to 24 countries in 45 days.

In the celebratory mania that ensued, one hundred million people turned out to see the crew who had performed man’s greatest triumph—a journey to the moon and back. Intricately reproducing the iconic Lunar Module in solid gold and presented to one of the first men on the moon, this is a spectacular piece of the utmost rarity.

Cartier has expressed a willingness to restore this piece in their Paris facility at the buyer’s expense.

Starting Bid $10,000

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“Go to Descent”— the Armstrong–Aldrin–used undocking prep checklist flown on Apollo 11 LOT 9158 Apollo 11 LM Flown Page With Neil Armstrong Notations

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emarkable flown double-sided “Prep for Undocking” page from the Apollo 11 LM Activation Checklist, 8 x 5.5, signed and flightcertified in blue ink, “Flown to the Lunar Surface on Apollo XI, Buzz Aldrin.” The opposite side of the page bears in-flight notations by Neil Armstrong, “V48, 21102, PRO, V34E, Go to Descent.” The pages are numbered at the top, “ACT-62” and “ACT-63.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a signed letter of provenance from Aldrin, in full: “Enclosed with this letter is a page numbered 62 and 63 from the Apollo 11 LM Activation Checklist.

The entire checklist was carried to the surface of the Moon in Lunar Module Eagle during the first lunar landing on July 20, 1969. Page 62 lists steps to prepare for undocking with the Command Module Columbia prior to the lunar landing. Page 63 has the steps I used to mount a 16mm motion picture camera in the right LM window. Neil Armstrong recorded the values of ‘V48 21102 PRO V34E Go to Descent’ below the printed steps on this page. The complete checklist was an important document to the success of our mission. It provided steps

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to properly activate Eagle in preparation for the first lunar landing. The page has been in my private collection since 1969.

I have written on page 62: ‘Flown to the lunar surface on Apollo XI’ and signed it on the right side of the page.”

This incredible artifact details the steps taken prior to Lunar Module’s undocking from the Command Module to begin man’s first-ever journey to the lunar surface. Armstrong’s notations concern the operation of the LM Apollo Guidance Computer (AGC) via the keyboard interface known as the DSKY, penned as he and Aldrin programmed the LM computer to confirm their position: “V48,” which signifies ‘Verb 48,’ was a command to load Digital Auto Pilot data into the AGC; “21102” was likely a data point related to the attitude of the LM returned by Verb 48; “PRO” was a key on the DSKY meaning ‘proceed’; “V34” would terminate the action after the data was received, and “E” signifies the ‘enter’ button. “Go to Descent”—iconic words penned by Armstrong as he prepared to land on the moon—acknowledges that the AGC was in sync with Mission Control

and that the LM was in position to commence its journey to the lunar surface.

Upon finishing the steps on this checklist page, the Lunar Module Eagle separated from the Command Module Columbia, and CMP Michael Collins performed a visual inspection of the Eagle to ensure the craft was undamaged. Armstrong and Aldrin then began their powered descent, during which Armstrong had to turn off autopilot and assume manual control in order to land the craft safely in a flat plain—the ‘Sea of Tranquility.’ The Maurer 16mm Data Acquisition Camera (DAC)—which, following the steps on this checklist, Aldrin had set up to point outside the LM’s window—recorded Neil Armstrong’s historic first steps on the lunar surface, and was then set to a time lapse mode capture the rest of the EVA. A most important Aldrin-certified surface-flown piece featuring incredibly rare working notations by Armstrong as they prepared to undock and begin their breathtaking descent to the moon. Precertified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $2,500

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“ Evasive Maneuver” checklist page carried on the Command Module Columbia LOT 9159 Buzz Aldrin’s Flown Apollo 11 Checklist

Extraordinary flown “Evasive Maneuver, Burn Chart” page carried on Apollo 11 as part of the Command Module Columbia’s flight plan, 9.5 x 7.5, signed and flightcertified in blue ballpoint, “Carried to the Moon on Apollo XI, Buzz Aldrin.”

Impressively double-matted and framed with two patches and a plaque to an overall size of 16 x 16.75. In fine condition. Accompanied by a detailed letter of provenance signed by Aldrin, in part: “Enclosed with this letter is a sheet numbered 3-4a from the Apollo 11 Flight Plan, Part No. SKB32100080-350, S/N 1001. It is part of the entire document that was carried to the Moon in Command Module Columbia on the first lunar landing mission…This sheet is from the detailed timeline section and was located at the beginning of fourth hour in the mission. Page 3-4a has a grid of terms and values associated with the Evasive Maneuver after our TLI or TransLunar Injection engine burn. The TLI burn used the large rocket engine on the S-IVB or third stage of our Saturn V launch vehicle. This S-IVB burn was our only means of escaping the earth’s gravity field and head toward the Moon. If this engine failed to ignite or did not work properly, Neil Armstrong and I would not have been able to land and walk on the Moon. The parts of the page 3-4a grid include pitch and yaw rates, attitude deviation, engine shutdown time, and residuals. The other side of this sheet was intentionally left blank as written. The TLI burn went exactly as planned, and

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our next task was to release Columbia from the launch vehicle and turn around to dock with Lunar Module Eagle berthed at the top of the S-IVB stage. We then pulled Eagle from the third stage. Next, we performed this Evasive Maneuver which was approximately a 3 second burn of Columbia’s SPS or Service Pro-

pulsion System which moved Columbia and Eagle a safe distance away from the S-IVB stage.” A significant, astronautcertified piece of Apollo 11 history from the second man to set foot on the moon.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $1,000

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Magnificent crew-signed flown flag carried to the moon on Apollo 11 LOT 9160 Apollo 11 Crew-Signed Flown Flag Presentation

Extraordinary flown American flag carried on the Apollo 11 mission, 6 x 4, affixed to its original 10 x 12 mount, signed on the mount in black felt tip by the entire crew, “Neil Armstrong,” “Buzz Aldrin,” and “M. Collins.” The flag has been additionally signed and flight-certified in black felt tip by Aldrin, “Flown on Apollo XI, Buzz Aldrin.” The mount features the Apollo 11 mission insignia and reads: “This flag traveled to the moon with Apollo 11, the first manned lunar landing, July 20, 1969, Apollo 11, July 16–24, 1969, Armstrong - Collins - Aldrin.” Armstrong’s iconic words are also printed along the bottom: “One small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.” In fine condition, with subtle creasing to the right edge of the mount, and tiny dots of adhesive to reverse corners. Accompanied by an image of Aldrin posing with this piece. Of the few fully signed Apollo 11 flown flag presentations we

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have encountered, this is the only example to boast the additional inscription

by Aldrin on the flag itself. Standalone crew-signed Apollo 11 items and flown American flags are both among the most

sought-after space collectibles; featuring these formats in combination, this is an absolutely remarkable piece. Precertified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $5,000

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LOT 9161 Apollo 11 Set of (3) Original Vintage NASA Photographs

Fabulous collection of three vintage official color glossy 10 x 8 NASA photos of Apollo 11, including: a red-numbered photo of Buzz Aldrin next to the American flag on the lunar surface; the iconic image of Aldrin during the Apollo 11 EVA, with Armstrong and the LM reflected in his visor; and one featuring Aldrin and the just-deployed Early Apollo Scientific Experiments Package (EASEP) in the foreground, with the Lunar Module and American flag in the background. All bear “A Kodak Paper� watermarks on the reverse, and the latter two also have purple NASA caption text. In overall fine condition, with some spotting to the upper portion of the EASEP image. Starting Bid $200

LOT 9162 Apollo 11 Set of (4) Original Vintage NASA Photographs Collection of four original vintage glossy 10 x 8 NASA photos of the Apollo 11 mission, including: the LM as seen from the CSM during rendezvous, with the lunar surface and Earth in the background; a close-up of the Daedalus crater taken from the CSM during an orbit around the far side of the moon; the LM as it began its descent to the lunar surface; and the approach to the Apollo 11 landing site. All bear purple NASA caption text on the reverse. In overall fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

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Armstrong tests his A7L space suit

LOT 9163 Apollo 11 Set of (6) Original Vintage NASA Training Photographs

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Collection of six rare original vintage glossy red-numbered NASA photos, 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, all showing Neil Armstrong in his space suit during Apollo 11 suit testing and fitting. Dan Schaiewitz is seen in a few of the images. All bear “A Kodak Paper� watermarks on the reverse. In overall fine condition. A wonderful assemblage of rarely seen behind-the-scenes images. Starting Bid $200

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LOT 9164 Apollo 11 EVA Procedures Manual Uncommon staple-bound manual for the Apollo 11 mission entitled, “Reference, EVA Procedures, Mission G, (CM107/LM5),” 81 pages, 8.5 x 10.5, December 20, 1968.

The manual contains detailed crew procedures to support planned and contingency EVA during the Apollo 11 mission, and consists of four main sections: Purpose, Detailed Test Objective, Mission G Planned EVA Procedures, and Mission G Contingency EVA Procedures. In very good to fine condition, with toning to edges and creasing to tabs. Starting Bid $200

LOT 9165 Michael Collins Original Painting Lovely watercolor painting entitled ‘Potomac Inlet’ showing a serene body of water reflecting the surrounding trees, 9.5 x 13.5, signed in black ink, “M. Collins V ‘04.” Doublematted and framed to an overall size of 15.75 x 19.75. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Novaspace. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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APOLLO 12

Behind-the-scenes photos of Apollo 12 EVA training LOT 9166 Apollo 12 Set of (4) Original Vintage NASA Contact Sheets

Collection of four original vintage glossy 8 x 10 contact sheet prints of photographs taken during Apollo 12 training, each sheet featuring twelve different images.

All bear purple NASA caption text on the reverse. The unique images primarily show Alan Bean and Charles Conrad

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during training for EVA-2, plus several close-ups of them during an interview conducted in the Flight Crew Training Building. In overall fine condition, with edgewear and editorial notations to images. These fascinating images offer insight into the preparations undertaken

for man’s second journey to the lunar surface—in many of them a life-size mockup of the Lunar Module is seen, with ‘moon rocks’ strewn about the floor.

Starting Bid $200

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Training-used lunar orbit star chart, “ a precise duplicate of the Apollo 12 star chart used for navigation during all flight phases of the Lunar Module” LOT 9167 Dave Scott’s Apollo 12 Training-Used Lunar Orbit Star Chart

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ave Scott’s training-used star chart marked “Apollo 12 CSM & LM Lunar Orbit Star Chart, Nov 14, 1969 Launch, Preliminary, September 8, 1969,” 15.75 x 8, signed on the reverse in blue felt tip, “Used for Apollo 12 Training, Dave Scott, Backup CDR.” The chronopaque chart denotes the “Descent Pitch Trace” and “Ascent Pitch Trace,” and depicts key stars (among them “Sirius,” “Menkent,” “Antares,” and “Polaris”), the sun, and the planets Mars, Venus, Jupiter, Earth, and Saturn.

In fine condition. Accompanied by a signed letter of provenance from Scott, in part: “I hereby certify that the ‘CSM & LM Lunar Orbit Star Chart’ included with this letter was used during training for the Apollo 12 mission...The star chart is made of a plastic film (chronopaque).

Color is used to differentiate the planets 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 back-

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ground star fields to confuse the crew in locating the stars within the constellations. The navigation of Apollo spacecraft was based on using the stars in a form of classical celestial navigation...Three star charts were flown aboard the Lunar Module and carried to the surface of the Moon—this is a precise duplicate of the Apollo 12 star chart used for navigation during all flight phases of the Lunar Module (LM), especially for aborts and rendezvous...The star chart was used to identify and locate specific stars such that an onboard optical device could be used to determine the orientation of the spacecraft relative to an onboard Inertial Measurement Unit...In addition to general orientation relative to the celestial sphere, this rectangular star chart was especially useful with the LM ‘Abort Guidance System’ (AGS)...In concert with the AGS, the ‘Crewman Optical Alignment Device’ (COAS) was used for pointing and aligning the LM independently from the PGNCS...The identification and location of specific

stars were of special significance for the LM during the return from the surface and rendezvous with the CSM. As the LM approached the CSM during the final phase of the rendezvous, the LM trajectory was to remain fixed with the CSM star background...If the LM drifted off course, the CSM (seen as a star during the ‘night’ phase of the rendezvous), would appear to move against the star background. The LM could stop this apparent movement by thrusting laterally in the direction of the movement...This Star Chart provided the specific stars for the CSM target background using this backup technique for the rendezvous...

This Apollo 12 CSM & LM Lunar Orbit Star Chart has been in my personal collection since completing my assignment as Apollo 12 Backup Commander.” An exceptional piece used during training for man’s second journey to the lunar surface.Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $300

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APOLLO 13

Apollo 13 presentation of a flown Texas flag LOT 9168 Apollo 13 Flown Texas Flag Signed by Lovell and Swigert Sought-after flown Texas flag carried on the Apollo 13 mission, 5.5 x 3.75, affixed to its original 9.5 x 11.5 mount, signed and inscribed on the mount in black felt tip by two members of the crew, “To Senator & Mrs. Bridges, With best wishes, James Lovell” and “Jack Swigert.” Also bears an autopen signature of Fred Haise.

The mount features the Apollo 13 insignia and reads: “This flag was on board Apollo XIII during its flight and emergency return to Earth, Apollo XIII, April 11–17, 1970, Lovell - Swigert - Haise.”

Framed and in fine condition, with overall toning and toned areas from adhesive to corners of the flag. The ‘Senator Bridges’ this was presented to must have been Ronald W. Bridges, who was representing District 20 in the Texas State Senate at the time of Apollo 13. In addition to being one of America’s proudest states, Texas is home to NASA’s Manned Spacecraft Center, the scene of much of the on-the-ground heroics that helped to bring the Apollo 13 crew home safely following Swigert’s iconic words, ‘Houston, we’ve had a problem.’ Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $500

LOT 9169 James Lovell and Fred Haise Apollo 13 Training-Used Dictionary Page Training page removed from the Apollo 13 Lunar Module Flight Crew G & N Dictionary, 6 x 7.75, with a basic date of January 5, 1970, and a changed date of January 18, 1970, signed in black felt tip, “Used in training for Apollo 13, Fred Haise” and “James Lovell.” Right tab reads “P51–P57,” with upper portion headed “PGNS–33,” the page relates to the Primary Guidance and Navigation System, Ignition, and the Ascent Propulsion System.

Double-matted and framed with a photo of Haise to an overall size of 17.5 x 13.75. In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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“The first U.S. coin to fly on the aborted Apollo XIII mission” LOT 9170 Apollo 13 Flown 1936 Quarter Flown 1936 United States quarter carried on the harrowing Apollo 13 mission, set into a wooden 8.75 x 6 mount beneath a clear plastic shield, with a golden plaque that reads: “This 25 cent coin was the first U.S. coin to fly on the aborted Apollo XIII mission. Safe return to Earth was attributed to the LM 7 power system, April 11, 1970 to April 17, 1970.” The plaque is also engraved with the crew names and facsimile signatures. In fine condition, with some scuffing to the plastic. A tangible piece of history that bore witness to what might have been one of NASA’s most horrific failures, but instead led to its greatest ingenuity. Starting Bid $300

LOT 9171 Fred Haise Signed Flight Chart Official Apollo 13 Lunar Orbital Science Flight Chart, 43 x 21.5, signed in black felt tip, “’The Lunar Orbits we didn’t get to make!’ Fred Haise, Apollo 13 Lunar Module Pilot.” Labeled in the lower right corner, “Chart C, 3 of 4, Apollo Mission 13, REV 40 through 46, 11 April 1970, Launch Date,” this chart displays the harsh lunar terrain and the planned tracking lines for several Apollo 13 lunar orbits. Ultimately Apollo 13 made only one lunar orbit, using the moon’s own gravity to sling the damaged spacecraft back to Earth. Rolled and in fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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APOLLO 14

Mitchell’s Apollo 14 mission patch carried into lunar orbit aboard the Kitty Hawk LOT 9172 Edgar Mitchell’s Apollo 14 Flown Patch and Signed Display Flown embroidered Apollo 14 mission patch carried into lunar orbit aboard the Command Module Kitty Hawk during the Apollo 14 mission, measuring 4 x 3.5, affixed to a glossy 12.75 x 10 photo of the Wright Brothers’ first airplane flight at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, signed and flight certified in black felt tip, “From Kitty Hawk to the Moon, Edgar Mitchell, Apollo LMP.” Archivally matted and framed with an engraved plate to an overall size of 22.75 x 20; the label originally affixed to reverse of patch, also signed and certified by Mitchell, “Flown to the moon on Kittyhawk, Edgar Mitchell LMP,” is taped to a plastic pouch attached to frame backing. In fine condition.

Accompanied by a signed certificate of authenticity from Mitchell, in part: “This document certifies that the accompanying embroidered mission patch…was carried in my personal preference kit (PPK) aboard Kittyhawk from January 31, 1971 to February 9, 1971 during the Apollo 14 mission. This mission patch has been

in my personal collection since then.” An immensely appealing union of man’s first flight and the third successful lunar landing mission—CMP Stuart A. Roosa said

LOT 9173 Apollo 14: Shepard and Mitchell Pair of Name Tags

Pair of Beta cloth name tags for the Apollo 14 moonwalkers, each measuring 7.5 x 2.5, including: a red name tag for Commander Alan Shepard, “A. Shepard”; and a dark blue name tag for Lunar Module Pilot Edgar Mitchell, “E. Mitchell.” In overall fine condition, with light irregular toning to edges from adhesive to reverse. Starting Bid $200

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that he selected the callsign Kitty Hawk for the command module because ‘that’s where it all started.’ Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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APOLLO 15

“ This license plate was carried in a pocket of my Apollo A7L-B EVA Spacesuit”

LOT 9174 Dave Scott’s Apollo 15 Lunar Surface-Flown License Plate Crew-Signed Display Flown aluminum ‘lunar rover license plate’ carried to the lunar surface on Apollo 15 from the collection of Commander Dave Scott, 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. The miniature license plate is affixed to a 17 x 13.5 mount bearing an affixed Apollo 15 mission patch (with “XV” embroidered in silver thread), a photo of Scott driving the lunar rover, and a plate certifying the 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 the best vehicle on the moon, Jim Irwin,” “Dave Scott,” and “Al Worden,” with the name of the recipient having been marked over. In fine condition, with irregular toning to the affixed caption. Accompanied by a signed letter of provenance from Scott, in part: “I hereby

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certify that the miniature metal Lunar Rover license plate...included with this letter and mounted with an Apollo 15 patch (silver XV), a photo, and signatures of all three crewmembers (Dave Scott, Al Worden, and Jim Irwin), was carried on Apollo Lunar Rover No. 1 during Apollo 15, the first extended scientific exploration of the Moon July 26–Aug 7, 1971. 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 this small LRV-001 license plate for use as a presentation memento after our mission to the Moon. This license plate was carried 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 Hadley Apennine region of the Moon during approximately 19 hours of three lunar surface EVAs.” 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 LRV itself for around 17 miles across the lunar surface. A wonderful presentation of a highly desirable surface-flown piece.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $1000

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Complete flown CSM Systems Data manual from Apollo 15 LOT 9175 Dave Scott’s Apollo 15 Lunar Orbit-Flown CSM Systems Data Book

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ave Scott’s ring-bound flown CSM Systems Data manual carried into lunar orbit aboard the Command Module Endeavour during the Apollo 15 mission, 8.5 x 10.5, 66 pages, signed and flight-certified on the front cover in blue felt tip, “Flown in lunar orbit for 6 days, during Apollo 15, July 26–Aug 7, 1971, Dave Scott, Apollo 15 CDR.” The cover is marked “Apollo 15, CSM Systems Data, Part No. SKB32100115-340, S/N 1001,” and bears a magazine clipping of a nude woman affixed inside as a gag, bearing a comical notation, “Check this system!” The manual is comprised of highly detailed diagrams and foldout schematics of the many electrical, mechanical, and fluid-based operating systems in the Command Module. Each diagram and schematic is tabbed for the corresponding system and subsystem, including: “Dock Probe,” “Interface CSM-LM Elec,” “Interface CSM/Exper,” “Pwr Dist Experiments,” “Suit/Cabin Press,” “Primary Glycol,” “Cryo,” “Fuel

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Cell,” “Overview Comm,” “Inertial Subsystem,” “Optics,” “Auto/Manual RCS,” “Map Camera,” and many more. In fine condition, with some expected wear to covers and toning to tabs.

Accompanied by a signed letter of provenance from Scott, in part: “I hereby certify that the ‘CSM Systems Data’ book included with this letter was used throughout the 12-day Apollo 15 mission, including lunar orbit for six days during the first extended scientific exploration of the Moon, July 26–August 7, 1971...This multi-page comprehensive book contains 65 tabbed fold-out pages, each of which is 3 feet long containing 5 linked panels of detailed systems diagrams, illustrations, and procedures. This Systems Data book was necessary to monitor and correct any discrepancies or failure modes in the CSM, including close coordination with the Mission Control Center. Among other topics, it includes Mission Rules, Go-no-Go

criteria, switches, circuit breakers, and complete back-up systems. Magazines were not carried due to weight limitations; therefore the inside front cover depicts a special system as a lighthearted reminder of life on Earth to stay safe so we could catch up on our reading when we returned. This represented a payback from our backup crew due to our similar practical joke on the crew of Apollo 12. These type gags provided a bit of levity to help offset the intensity of flying a mission to the Moon. For ease of accessibility, each system can be located quickly by the tabs...As the mission commander of Apollo 15, I was in charge of the handling, use and dissemination of the Flight Data File (FDF), as such, this ‘CSM Systems Data’ book has been in my personal collection since NASA presented it to me upon our return to Earth.” Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $5,000

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One of six silver Snoopy pins carried to the lunar surface on Apollo 15

LOT 9176 Dave Scott’s Apollo 15 Lunar SurfaceFlown Snoopy Pin Signed Display Flown silver Snoopy pin carried to the lunar surface on Apollo 15 from the collection of Commander Dave Scott, affixed to a large 13.5 x 17 mount along with a 4˝ diameter Apollo 15 mission patch (with “XV” embroidered in silver thread) and a color glossy 10 x 8 photo of Jim Irwin saluting the American flag on the lunar surface. Affixed below the pin is a caption, “This Snoopy pin was carried on the lunar surface throughout the geological exploration of the HadleyApennine, Apollo 15, July 26–August 7, 1971,” which is signed below in black felt tip by Dave Scott. In fine condition, with some toning to the mount around the pin area. Accompanied by a signed letter of provenance from Scott, 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, the first extended scientific exploration of the Moon, July 26–August 7, 1971...This Snoopy Pin was carried during each of our three EVAs at the Hadley Apennine site, including the highest

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point reached on Hadley Delta Mountain...During Apollo 15, only 6 Snoopy pins were carried to the surface of the Moon. Subsequent to Apollo, and during the Shuttle program, NASA flew many Snoopy pins, after which often the crews themselves awarded the pins to NASA

and contractor personnel...This silver Snoopy Pin has been in my personal collection since returning to the Earth from the Moon.” An iconic surface-flown piece from the commander’s personal collection. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $1000

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Contingency cue card “used on the lunar surface aboard the Falcon Lunar Module” LOT 9177 Dave Scott’s Lunar Surface-Flown Large ‘Mission Rules’ Cue Card Flown large double-sided “Mission Rules No-Go’s” cue card carried to the lunar surface on Apollo 15, 8 x 10.5, signed and flight-certified in blue felt tip, “Flown to the lunar surface, during Apollo 15, July 26–Aug 7, 1971, Dave Scott, Apollo 15 CDR.” The front lists a series of “Pre PDI” potential no-go situations, and the reverse lists alarm codes with definitions and actions. In fine condition. Accompanied by a signed letter of provenance from Scott, in part: “I hereby certify that the large double-sided Cue Card: ‘Mission Rules No-Go’s’ and ‘Alarm Codes (PDI)’ included with this letter was used on the lunar surface aboard the Falcon Lunar Module (LM) during Apollo 15...This large double-sided Cue Card...consists of two sets of major contingency procedures the steps for which are abbreviated to facilitate ease of accessibility and rapid use...

The Cue Card was prepared to summarize a written checklist the procedures for which were simulated many times prior to the mission, and the Card was essential to minimize time required and enhance safety. The activities covered by the ‘Mission Rules No-Go’s’ side of the

cue card include the action to be taken within each of the seven major spacecraft systems during the following four phases of the lunar landing: (1) ‘Pre PDI’ (Pre Power Descent Initiation—ignition of the descent propulsion system—the beginning of the descent from lunar orbit at 50,000 feet above the surface); (2) ‘PDI to PDI+6+10’ (from PDI to 6 minutes ten seconds after PDI); (3) ‘PDI+6+10 to Hi Gate’ (from 6+10 after PDI to the ‘high gate’ position in the descent trajectory, approximately 7,500 feet above the lunar surface); and (4) ‘Hi Gate to TD’ (Hi Gate to Touchdown on the surface). The seven major systems consist of EPS (Electrical Power System), ED (Explosive Devise, or pyro system), ECS (Environmental Control System), G&C (Guidance &

Control System), DPS (Descent Propulsion System), APS (Ascent Propulsion System), and RCS (Reaction Control System). The activities covered by the ‘Alarm Codes (PDI)’ side of the cue card consist of actions to be taken in response to the 5-digit alarm codes displayed on the computer DSKY (Display and Keyboard). The cue card table consists of three columns: (1) the CODE number displayed (5 digits on the DSKY); (2) the DEFINITION, or meaning of the code number; and (3) the specific ACTION to be taken.” A superb mission-critical, lunar-flown cue card from Apollo 15, the first extended scientific exploration of the moon.Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $1000

LOT 9178 Apollo 15-17 Extravehicular Operations Handbook Staple-bound manual entitled “Apollo Operations Handbook, Extra Vehicular Mobility Unit,” 123 pages, 8 x 10.5, March 1971, with subtitle reading: “Volume I, System Description, CSD-A-789-(1), Apollo 15–17. Crew Systems Division, Original Issue August 1968, Revision V.” The manual provides details on the Extravehicular Mobility Unit subsystems and accessories, including the pressure suit, lunar boots, Portable Life Support System (PLSS), biomedical instrumentation system, and other systems, and features numerous schematics and diagrams. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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APOLLO 17

The rarest Apollo-flown Robbins medallion LOT 9180 Apollo 17 Flown Robbins Medal

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Rare and historic flown sterling silver Apollo 17 Robbins medal, approximately 1.25˝ in diameter, featuring a raised design of the mission insignia on the face. The reverse is encircled with raised text, “America–Challenger, Apollo XVII, The Beginning,” and is engraved with the launch date of December 6, 1972, the moon landing date of December 11,

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1972, and the reentry date of December 19, 1972. The medal is serial numbered “F44” on the edge. Condition is mint state. One of the most sought-after and difficult-to-obtain of all the Apollo flown medals, as only eighty were flown on man’s final voyage to the moon—the fewest carried on any Apollo mission.

Starting Bid $2500

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Apollo 17 EVA training in the desert

LOT 9181 Apollo 17 Set of (4) Original Vintage NASA Contact Sheets Collection of four original vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 contact sheet prints of photos of the Apollo 17 backup and

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prime crews during EVA training in the desert: three sheets showing the backup crew of John Young and Charlie Duke operating various devices, including one set of images in which they are in space suits; and one sheet showing prime crew members Gene Cernan and Har-

rison Schmitt testing the Lunar Roving Vehicle. Each sheet features twelve images. All bear purple NASA caption text on the reverse. In overall fine condition, with silvering to edges. A superb series of unusual behind-the-scenes images.

Starting Bid $200

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Cue cards with in-flight notations used in the return of the last lunar voyage LOT 9182 Gene Cernan’s Apollo 17 Flown Entry-to-Earth Cue Cards

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emarkable set of three Command Module cue cards flown and used on the return of Apollo 17, the final flight of the golden age of the Apollo lunar landings. Each is stamped “Flown to lunar orbit aboard the Apollo 17 CM ‘America,’” and signed in blue ink

by Apollo 17 Commander Gene Cernan.

The first is double-sided, measures 5.75 x 8, and displays a “Pre-Entry Attitude Timeline” on the reverse and “Entry” programs on the front, with extensive in-flight notations in blue ink by Cernan, including: time of the horizon check; spacecraft pitch at horizon check; IMU gimbal angles for trim at .05G; moonset GET; time of entry interface; time from entry interface that drogue parachutes will deploy; maximum number of Gs during entry; and planned drag level during the constant G phase.

The second, which was taped to the first during entry, is single-sided, measures 2.5 x 4.75, and displays the P61 and P62 ending programs, with in-flight notations in blue ink by Cernan, including: splashdown point latitude and longitude; maximum number of Gs during entry; entry flight path angle at entry interface; range to go to splashdown point; and

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predicted inertial velocity at .05G event.

The third, headed “Landing,” is triangular, measures 6.5 x 7, and displays steps for both the CSM’s entry and post landing from 90K altitude through Stabilization 1, with in-flight notations in black ink by Lunar Module Pilot Harrison Schmitt, including: time of entry interface; time from interface to .05G event; time that communications blackout begins and ends; and time of drogue and main parachute deployment.

All cue cards bear affixed Velcro swatches. In overall fine condition, with expected wear from use. Accompanied by a photo of Cernan with the cards and a signed letter of provenance from Cernan, in part: “This is to certify that the accompanying 3 Apollo 17 CSM cue cards utilized for Pre-Entry, Entry, Landing, & Post-Landing of the Command Module were flown to the Moon aboard Command Service Module (CSM) ‘America’ during the historic last lunar landing mission of the Apollo space program.

These lunar orbit flown Apollo 17 CSM cue cards were part of the command service module’s onboard flight data files (FDF) that we flew to the Moon

on Apollo 17. They were affixed to the Command Module main display console (MDC) just prior to the very final stage of landing the Command Module ‘America’ in the Pacific Ocean. There is extensive in-flight notational writing on these cue cards that reflect the PAD values read up to the crew and entered into their Entry Checklist PAD page subsequent to MCC burn #7 on the final day…These cue cards remained in my possession as a treasured part of my personal space collection for 40 years.”

Also includes a color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of the Command Module’s console in which two of these cards can be seen, signed in black felt tip by Cernan, “2 of 3 entry/landing cue cards used are shown in this post landing photo inside CM ‘America,’ Gene Cernan, Apollo XVII CDR.” On December 19, 1972, following a successful final journey to the moon, the CM ‘America’ reentered Earth’s atmosphere and landed in the Pacific Ocean at 2:25 PM, four miles from the recovery ship, USS Ticonderoga. A remarkable set of mission-used cue cards from the collection of the last man on the moon.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $1000

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Apollo 17 flown lunar landmark map used to study the surface of the moon LOT 9183 Gene Cernan’s Apollo 17 Flown Lunar Landmark Map Lunar orbit flown lunar landmark map carried aboard the Command Module America during the Apollo 17 mission, 10.5 x 8, with left border bearing an affixed Eugene A. Cernan Space Collection label signed in black felt tip by Cernan and stating: “The crew used this flown Apollo 17 CSM Lunar Landmark Map to study the Moon from lunar orbit.” The map, identified along the left side as “0900 AS15,” depicts a crystal-clear portion of the lunar surface labeled at the top as “Tsiolkovsky to Pasteur.” The map is removably presented on a color satin-finish 13 x 19 photo presentation showing Cernan holding the ‘Lunar Landmark Maps’ manual from which this map originated. In fine condition. An ideal lunar flown item with spectacular aesthetic value, deriving from the safekeeping of the last man on the moon. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $300

LOT 9184 Apollo 17: Cernan and Schmitt Pair of Name Tags

Pair of Beta cloth name tags for the Apollo 17 moonwalkers, each measuring 7.5 x 2.5, including: a red name tag for Commander Gene Cernan, “E. Cernan”; and a dark blue name tag for Lunar Module Pilot Harrison Schmitt, “H. Schmitt.” Each is annotated “III” in red pencil. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

LOT 9185 Apollo 17 Roll of SIMBAY Film Roll of direct negatives of the lunar landscape taken by the panoramic camera in the Scientific Instrument Module (SIM) Bay of the Apollo 17 CSM, in its original canister measuring 10˝ tall and 6.25˝ in diameter. The label on the top reads: “Apollo 17, Mag, Film type: 2420/2422, Part 15B of 41, Frames 2517 to 2554, Date Aug 73, Master Pos Direct Neg Rect.” In very good to fine condition, with various dents to canister and lid, heaviest to the latter. This film was directly reproduced from the original negatives taken in space by the 24-inch-focallength Itek camera carried in the CSM SIM Bay, which were retrieved by Ron Evans 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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These offerings originate from the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation, and a portion of the proceeds for the sale of these items will be donated to the ASF. Included are several books from Gene Cernan’s personal library and an “Astronaut Experience” with Apollo 15 CMP Al Worden.

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LOT 9186 Gene Cernan’s Collection of (7) Signed 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 five books signed and inscribed by the respective author or subject, including: Andrew R. Thomas, Ron W. Henriksen, Indonesian President Suharto, Greg Gutfeld, and Louis Nizer. Titles include: Oklahoma Statesman: The Life of David Boren; Soft Landing; Austin Executive Airport; John B. Connally: Portrait in Power; The Smiling General: President Soeharto of Indonesia; The Joy of Hate; and The Jury Returns. In overall fine condition, with wear to Nizer and Gutfeld covers. Originating from the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation, a portion of the proceeds for the sale of these items will be donated to the ASF. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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LOT 9187 Gene Cernan’s Collection of (7) Signed 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 four books signed and inscribed by the respective author or subject, including: F. James McDonald, Howard D. Putnam, Kemmons Wilson, and Paul Brennan. Titles include: If I Had It to Do Over Again, I Would; The Winds of Turbulence; Half Luck and Half Brains; There Is Only One Raffles; The Hilton Legacy: Serving Humanity Worldwide; Blowback; and Bombardier: A Dream with International Reach, 1942–2008. In overall fine condition.

Originating from the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation, a portion of the proceeds for the sale of these items will be donated to the ASF. Precertified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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LOT 9188 Gene Cernan’s Collection of (5) Signed Books Group of five 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 each book signed and inscribed by the respective author, editor, or subject, including: Stefan Aust, Jim Ash, Harry Combs, Norman D. Vaughan, and Don E. Harrison. Titles include: Inside 9–11: What Really Happened; Eagle Scouts in Action; At the Battle of Little Big Horn, Where Was Custer?; My Life of Adventure; and Vines Creek. In overall fine condition.

Originating from the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation, a portion of the proceeds for the sale of these items will be donated to the ASF. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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LOT 9189 Gene Cernan’s Collection of (3) Signed Books

Group of two books and one magazine from the personal collection of moonwalker Gene Cernan, each signed on an opening page in ink below his ownership stamp, “Gene Cernan, Apollo XVII.” The book titles include: Moon Missions: Mankind’s first voyages to

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another world, and Dark Moon: Apollo and the Whistle Blowers. The magazine is a copy of Pilotmag from November/ December 2010, which depicts Cernan on the front cover. The Moon Mission book is also signed and inscribed by the author William F. Melberg. In overall

fine condition, with mild scuffing and creasing to covers. Originating from the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation, a portion of the proceeds for the sale of these items will be donated to the ASF. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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LOT 9190 Gene Cernan’s Collection of (5) Signed Books Group of five 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 each book signed and inscribed by the respective author or editor, including: Wilson Greatbatch, Mike Smith, Stephanie Pace Marshall (2), Denton A. Cooley, and one other. Titles include: The Making of the Pacemaker; Warnings: The True Story of How Science Tamed the Weather; Science Literacy for the Twenty–First Century; Portraits of Great American Scientists; and 100,000 Hearts: A Surgeon’s Memoir. In overall fine condition. Originating from the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation, a portion of the proceeds for the sale of these items will be donated to the ASF. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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LOT 9192 Gene Cernan’s Collection of (4) Signed Books Group of four 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, including: Alvin Townley, Stephen Coonts, and Don Davis. Titles include: Fly Navy; The Intruders; Dark Waters (which bears an affixed Post–It annotated by Cernan, “My Co-Author of ‘Last Man on the Moon!’”); and a 2011 Membership Directory for the Tailhook Association. In overall fine condition. Originating from the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation, a portion of the proceeds for the sale of these items will be donated to the ASF. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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LOT 9193 Gene Cernan’s Collection of (4) Signed Books Group of four 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 each book signed and inscribed by the respective author, subject, or friend, including: Gordie and Colleen Howe, Jackie Burke, and two others. Titles include: Seabiscuit: An American Legend; and…Howe!; In His Grip: Foundations for Life and Golf; and It’s Only a Game (which features an affixed Post-It annotated by Cernan, “Personal friend—a real pro golfer”). In overall fine condition. Originating from the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation, a portion of the proceeds for the sale of these items will be donated to the ASF. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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LOT 9194 Gene Cernan’s Collection of (5) Signed Books Group of five 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 subject or friend, including: Jack Christie (2) and Ken Ellery. Titles include: Sally Ride: America’s First Woman in Space; Just Wind: Tales of Two Pilots Under Pressure (with Cernan adding “’Earth Winds Hilton’”); The Ravens: The Men Who Flew in America’s Secret War in Laos (which Cernan has signed twice); Lightning Strike (which features a Post-It annotated by Cernan, “’Last Man on the Moon’ Co–Author Don Davis”), and Unbroken. In overall fine condition. Originating from the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation, a portion of the proceeds for the sale of these items will be donated to the ASF. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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LOT 9195 Gene Cernan’s Collection of (6) Signed Books Group of six 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 four books signed and inscribed by the respective author or subject, including: William Mellberg, Frank Franke and Helmut Reichmann, Clay Lacy, and one other. Titles include: Famous Airliners; Transition to Gliders: A Flight Training Handbook for Power Pilots; Silence on the Wind; Piloten Uber den Alpen (Pilots Over the Alps); Lucky Me: The Life and Flights of Veteran Aviator; and On Heroic Wings: Stories of the Distinguished Flying Cross. In overall very good to fine condition, with some wear to the dust jackets. Originating from the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation, a portion of the proceeds for the sale of these items will be donated to the ASF. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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LOT 9196 Jack King’s Apollo Badge Collection Kennedy Space Center Chief of Public Information during projects Mercury, Gemini and Apollo (1931–2015) who provided public announcements and commentary for several of the mission launches, including the announcement of the Apollo 11 launch, which earned him the nickname ‘Voice of Apollo.’

Impressive assortment of 10 passes from the collection of Jack King, including: an 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; an attractive matching pair of metal press badges for the Apollo–Soyuz Test Project, both 1.5 x 2.5, with bronzecolored trim and green and blue enamel design, with one in English and the other in Cyrillic; two original laminated NASA Manned Spacecraft Center badges for Apollo 17, both approximately 4 x 2.5, one is a red-and-white “Return of the Crew of Apollo 17” pass bearing the mission insignia, and the other an orange public affairs pass issued to John W. King, stamped on the reverse “1007”; a pair of 140

original laminated NASA Kennedy Space Center badges for Apollo 14, both 4 x 2.5, one is a public affairs site access pass issued to Jack King, stamped “84,” and the other a launch day pass for Apollo 14 bearing the mission insignia, stamped on the reverse “1730”; and a set of 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.

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LOT 9197 Edgar Mitchell’s Apollo 15 Flown Beta Cloth Swatch Flown beta cloth swatch carried to the lunar surface aboard the Apollo 14 Command Module Kitty Hawk, approximately .5 x .5. Encased in a limited edition cylindrical 2.75 x 3.25 piece of Lucite cut at an angle for display purposes, numbered 145/200, 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 145/200. This originates 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

LOT 9198 Paul Weitz’s Group of (5) Signed Beta Cloths and Manual Five Beta cloth swatches bearing 3.5˝ diameter Skylab I (SL-2) mission insignias in the center, each approximately 9 x 9, all signed in black felt tip, “Paul Weitz, Pilot, Skylab I,” with Weitz adding to

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three, “From my personal collection.”

One is double-matted and framed to an overall size of 14.5 x 14.5. Also includes a staple-bound Skylab 1/2 Technical Crew Debriefing manual, 309 pages, 8 x 10.5, dated June 30, 1973, signed on the front cover in black felt tip, “From my personal collection, Paul Weitz, PLT SL–2, CDR–STS–6.” In overall very good to fine

condition, with irregular toning to the manual cover. The manual is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation signed in black felt tip by Weitz. These originate from the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation, a portion of the proceeds for the sale of these items will be donated to the ASF. Starting Bid $200

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LOT 9196 Manned Orbiting Laboratory Signed Photograph Satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of an artistic depiction of the Manned Orbiting Labor, signed in black felt tip by Richard Truly and Al Crews, and in gold ink by Bud Evans. In fine condition, with some graininess to image and contrast to one signature. Part of the United States Air Force’s manned space flight program, the MOL was developed from early concepts of manned space stations to be used for NASA survey purposes, but was ultimately canceled during the height of the Apollo program in 1969, when more cost-effective unmanned reconnaissance satellites were found to achieve similar results.

NASA’s space station program went ahead full-blast in the mid-1970s with the advent of Skylab. This photo originates 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

LOT 9200 Skylab 4: Bill Pogue’s Air Force Academy Archive and NASA Training Workbook 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. Also includes Pogue’s Rendezvous/Proxim-

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ity Operations Workbook, 204 pages, 9 x 11.5, dated May 30, 1979, signed on the title page in black felt tip, “Bill Pogue, Pilot, Skylab 4, 16 Nov ‘73–8 Feb ‘74” and “Jack Lousma, PLT, SL–3, CDR, STS–3.”

The workbook is clasp bound within its original folder, which is signed on the front in black felt tip by Pogue, and bears a label annotated in black felt tip,

“Prox OPS Workbook, May 30 ’79.” The open spine is also annotated in black felt tip and identifies the workbook. In overall very good to fine condition. These originate from the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation, a portion of the proceeds for the sale of these items will be donated to the ASF. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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LOT 9202 Space Shuttle Signed Book Signed book: Space Shuttle: The First 20 Years.

London: DK Publishing, 2002. Hardcover with dust jacket, 9.5 x 11.5, 320 pages. Signed on the opening pages in silver ink or black felt tip by 18 astronauts, with each adding mission designations, including: Mike Mullane, Steven A. Hawley, John Blaha, Curtis Brown, Rhea Seddon (2), Jerry L. Ross, Fred Gregory, Rick Hauck, Karol J. Bobko, Dick Covey, Brewster Shaw, Bob Crippen, Hoot Gibson, Jack Lousma, Jeffrey A. Hoffman, Loren J. Shriver, Daniel C. Brandenstein, and Kathy Thornton. In fine condition, with creasing to top edge of dust jacket. Accompanied by a copy of Mission: Earth: Voyage to the Home Planet, hardcover with dust jacket, signed inside by Space Shuttle astronaut Tom Jones. These books originate from the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation, a portion of the proceeds for the sale of these items will be donated to the ASF. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

LOT 9203 NASA Group of (4) Books and Manuals Four items: a staple-bound 1975 press packet for the Apollo–Soyuz Test Project, 203 pages, 8 x 10.5, signed on the front cover in black felt tip, “1st International Docking in Space, July 1975, Tom Stafford, ASTP CDR”; a staple-bound press

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kit for the Apollo 15 mission, dated June 30, 1971, 152 pages (last page detached), 8 x 10.5, featuring numerous tables and illustrations relating to mission equipment and objectives; a hardcover copy of Apollo: Expeditions to the Moon, 9.25 x 12, published by NASA in 1975; and a hardcover copy of Pioneer: First to Jupiter, Saturn, and Beyond, 9.5 x 11.75,

published by NASA in 1980. In overall very good to fine condition, with scuffing and wear to hardcovers and scattered soiling to A15 press kit. These originate from the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation, a portion of the proceeds for the sale of these items will be donated to the ASF. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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APOLLO-SOYUZ

LOT 9204 Apollo-Soyuz: Deke Slayton’s Flown Patch Deke Slayton’s flown embroidered Apollo–Soyuz Test Project mission patch carried aboard the Apollo CSM-111 for nine days in space, measuring 4˝ in diameter, and affixed to an attractive color 13 x 8.75 print depicting the two docked spacecraft floating high above the Earth’s surface, signed in the lower left in gold ink by the artist, “Pamela Lee, 8/10.” Archivally double-matted and framed to an overall size of 22 x 17.75. In fine condition.

Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity signed by his wife, Bobbie Slayton, which reads in part: “This is to certify that this Apollo Soyuz crew patch belonged to my husband, Deke Slayton, and was flown on that mission in 1975. It was locked in his safe deposit box along with other flown memorabilia.”

Starting Bid $200

SKYLAB

LOT 9205 Skylab 2: Charles Conrad’s Flown Patch Charles Conrad’s flown embroidered Skylab 1 mission patch carried aboard the Skylab spacecraft for 28 straight days, measuring 4.25˝ in diameter, affixed to an 18.5 x 13.25 display mount featuring a color semi-glossy 7.25 x 9.25 photo of Conrad in his Apollo space suit, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Dr. Parish, I hope you enjoy the memorabilia from my space flights.

With best wishes, Charles Conrad, Jr., Gemini V & XI, Apollo XII, Skylab I,” and an off-white 6 x 4 sheet of personal stationery signed and flight-certified by Conrad, “This Skylab I patch was flown aboard Skylab I during the period May 25th to Jun 22nd, 1973, Charles Conrad, Jr., CRD. Skylab I.” All items are matted and framed to an overall size of 28 x 22.75. In overall fine condition, with some fading to writing on stationery.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

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SOVIET/RUSSIAN POST-1970 SPACE PROGRAM

LOT 9206 Russian High Altitude Pressure Suit Outer shell of a Russian VMSK-4-15 sea survival high altitude flight suit. This suit is designed to provide individual life support to aircraft crews operating over ground and sea at high and low altitudes. Suit has its rubberized neck drape, numerous pockets on the front side and two pockets on the back with GP2M-1 gloves inside, which are tethered to the suit. Back of hood stamped “MCK–5, N 9001101, P 6,” with inner collar similarly stamped “3K–5, N 9001101, P 6.” Also includes the Soviet flight helmet with connecting collar and breathing tube, with neck skirt bearing parts tag, “N0892491,” and a pair of black leather boots, with laced front, side zippers, and identification stamps. In overall fine condition, with the sole of right boot featuring a hole that extends to boot interior. An uncommon full suit relating to oceanic cosmonaut recovery. Starting Bid $200

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LOT 9207 STS-41-D Flown Patch Flown embroidered STS-41-D mission patch carried aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery from August 30 to September 5, 1984, measuring 4.25˝ in diameter and affixed to a 20 x 16 photo display commemorating the mission and crew, inscribed above in black felt tip, “To Nancy Gunter—Thank you for the outstanding support on STS 41–D!—The Zoo Crew,” and signed below by Hank Hartsfield, Michael L. Coats, Mike Mullane, Steven A. Hawley, and Judy Resnik. Caption affixed below patch affirms flight status, and the photo is affixed to a same-size mount. In fine condition, with a few scratches to image and bumps to corner tips. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

LOT 9208 STS-88 Flown Flag and Signed Display Flown American flag carried aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour on STS-88, 5.75 x 4.25, affixed to a color 16.5 x 12.5 composite photo commemorating the first Space Shuttle mission to the International Space Station, with a presentation certificate signed by Robert D. Cabana affixed below the flag, reading: “This United States flag was flown aboard Space Shuttle Endeavour, STS-88, during the first assembly mission of the International Space Station. December 4–15, 1998. Presented to Alex A. McCool. Thank you for your many years of dedicated service to the nation’s space program.”

The flag and photo are archivally double-matted and framed to an overall size of 25.25 x 21.25, with the outer blue mat signed in black ink by over 30 NASA astronauts, with the majority adding their mission designations, including: Scott Kelly, James D. Halsell, Scott D. Altman, Daniel C. Burbank, Rex J. Walheim, Clayton Anderson, Scott E. Parazynski, Wendy B. Lawrence, Michael Barratt, Peggy Whitson, Daniel M. Tani, Ellen S. Baker, Dafydd Williams, Robert Thirsk, Hans Schlegel, Brent W. Jett, Jr., Joseph R. Tanner, Benjamin Alvin Drew, Steven Lindsey, and more. In fine condition, with a ding to top edge of mat board. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200 146

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SPACE ART

The artist of Project Mercury LOT 9209 Cece Bibby Original Mercury Program Painting

Limited edition original painting of the Friendship 7, Aurora 7, and Sigma 7 mission emblems, accomplished in acrylic on a 17.25 x 13.25 artist’s canvas panel, numbered 6/15, signed in the lower right in silver ink by the artist, “Cece Bibby, 2002.” Handsomely matted and framed with an engraved plate and two satinfinish photos to an overall size of 25.25 x 32; one photo depicts Bibby next to John Glenn, signed and inscribed in silver ink, “To Roy Gutzke: My artwork went out of his world, Cece Bibby, Mercury artist,” and the other shows Bibby painting the Aurora 7 logo, signed in black felt tip, “Cece Bibby, Mercury artist.” In overall 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

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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. A wonderful Mercury-related display piece. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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Original Kunstler portrait of Mercury Pilot John Glenn LOT 9210 Mort Kunstler Original Painting of John Glenn

Magnificent original painting by Mort Kuntsler of John Glenn wearing his Mercury space suit in front of his Friendship 7 capsule, acrylic on cold press illustration board, 13.75 x 12.75, accomplished in 1985, signed in the lower left in black paint, “M. Kunstler, ‘85.” Archivally matted with silver-toned fillet and framed to an overall size of 25.25 x 24.25. In fine condition. A native New Yorker, Kunstler has long been considered one of America’s

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premier historical artists. In a career spanning more than fifty years, Kunstler has earned widespread acclaim for his accurate depictions of historical figures and events—from the Civil War to the Apollo 11 moon landing. In addition to being published in numerous magazines, among them The Saturday Evening Post, Reader’s Digest, and Newsweek, Kunstler has also created advertisements for corporations like General Electric,

Exxon, and US Steel. In 1981, NASA made him their official artist for the new space shuttle Columbia, during which time he illustrated its manufacture, launching, and landing. Strikingly imagined by Kunstler with his engaging trademark style, this is a simply sensational portrait of Glenn as the first American to orbit the Earth. Starting Bid $300

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LOT 9211 Mark Schuler Original ‘First Man in Space’ Painting Highly appealing original painting by Mark Schuler entitled ‘First Man in Space,’ showing legendary cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin with a determined expression, watercolor on cold press illustration board, 12 x 12, accomplished in 1989, signed in the lower right in white paint, “M. Schuler.”

Matted to an overall size of 20 x 20, with reverse of mat bearing an affixed Stamps and Philatelic Center of Marshal label. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

LOT 9212 Mark Schuler Original Apollo 15 ‘First Manned Lunar Vehicle’ Painting Highly appealing original painting by Mark Schuler entitled ‘First Manned Lunar Vehicle 1971,’ showing an Apollo 15 astronaut driving the lunar rover on the moon’s surface, mixed media on cold press illustration board, 12 x 12, accomplished in 1989, signed in the lower right in white paint, “M. Schuler.” Matted to an overall size of 20 x 20, with reverse of mat bearing an affixed Stamps and Philatelic Center of Marshal label. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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LOT 9213 John Platt Original Painting Attractive original mixed media painting by John Platt of an Apollo spacecraft with Command/Service Module and Lunar Module floating above the surface of the moon with the Earth hanging in the background, 9 x 14, signed in the lower left in gray paint, “J. Platt, 06.” Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 13.75 x 18.75. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

LOT 9214 Vladimir Dzhanibekov and Sergey Korolyov Original Painting Prolific cosmonaut (born 1942) who made five Soyuz flights and is now renowned for his space artwork. Fantastic original painting by Dzhanibekov, watercolor on cold press illustration board, depicting an outer space scene with a rocket, capsule, and inset portrait of lead Soviet rocket engineer Sergey Korolyov in a ‘medal’ design, 9.5 x 8.5, signed at the bottom in black ink

by Dzhanibekov and a collaborator. Beautifully suede-matted and framed to an overall size of 16.5 x 15.5. In fine condition. An incredibly gorgeous, detailed piece of art. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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Exclusive Meteorite Men Collection

RR Auction is thrilled to continue our partnership with Geoffrey Notkin of Aerolite Meteorites and the Science Channel’s award-winning Meteorite Men. Here are a few select offerings from this well-respected collection.

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EXCLUSIVE METEORITE MEN COLLECTION

Complete lunar meteorite “ plus a photo signed by an Apollo Moon Rock Recoverer” LOT 9216 Northwest Africa Lunar Meteorite

Supremely desirable NWA 10495 lunar meteorite (feldspathic breccia), a whole stone recently found in Northwest Africa. The exceptionally fine complete stone weighs 34.5 grams, measures approximately 38 mm x 32 mm x 28 mm, and has a conical shape which appears to show orientation. Includes a special color 11 x 8.5 cardstock photo of the lunar surface signed in silver ink by the commander of Apollo 15, “Dave Scott, Apollo 15 CDR, Moon Rock Recoverer.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity signed by Geoff Notkin of Aerolite Meteorites Inc. and the TV show Meteorite Men. On the Apollo 15 mission, Dave Scott and Jim Irwin conducted three lunar EVAs during which they collected approximately 169 pounds

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of moon rocks and lunar soil samples, including the famous ‘Genesis Rock,’ an anorthosite formed in the early stages of the solar system. An exceptional set that pairs the autograph of one of twelve

“Moon Rock Recoverers” with the rare opportunity to own an actual piece of the moon in the form of a lunar meteorite.

Starting Bid $300

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Gorgeous sculptural specimen that fell to Earth 5,600 years ago

LOT 9217 Seymchan Pallasite Siderite Meteorite Slice

Seymchan pallasite siderite meteorite (Russia) slice, beautifully etched on both faces to reveal a complex lattice-like Widmanstatten pattern. The full etched slice weighs 261.9 grams and measures approximately 137 mm x 86 mm x 4 mm. In fine condition.

Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity signed by Geoff Notkin of Aerolite Meteorites Inc. and the TV show Meteorite Men. While Seymchan is officially classified as a pallasite meteorite (comprised of an iron and olivine mixture), this piece shows only iron and is thus described as a siderite specimen. This example features an especially appealing shape and etch pattern. Starting Bid $200

LOT 9218 Campo del Cielo Iron Meteorite Fabulous Campo del Cielo iron meteorite (Argentina) with an unusual pyramidal shape and outstanding sculptural surface features; the surface is entirely covered by regmaglypts: small thumbprint-like oval indentations that are unique to meteorites and caused by ablation in our atmosphere during flight. The complete individual specimen weighs 1,289 grams and measures approximately 92 mm x 105 mm x 67 mm. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity signed by Geoff Notkin of Aerolite Meteorites Inc. and the TV show Meteorite Men. The Campo del Cielo meteorite is believed to have fallen to Earth 5,600 years ago and was first discovered in 1576. An exceptionally fine piece, reminiscent perhaps of a rocket ship on a launch pad when displayed in its ‘arrowhead’ orientation. Starting Bid $200

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A fishing trip with the Apollo 15 CMP LOT 9219 Astronaut Experience with Al Worden

Offered here to benefit the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation is a 1/2 day guided fishing charter for two (2) guests accompanied by Apollo 15 Astronaut Al Worden in Cape Coral, Florida, along the beautiful Caloosahatchee River and backwaters of San Carlos Bay and Sanibel Island. This package also includes a $200 gift certificate to Rumrunners Restaurant. As the Command Module Pilot for the Apollo 15 lunar mission, Worden became one of just 24 people to have flown to the moon. During their homeward journey, Worden performed humanity’s first deep-space EVA. Cape Coral is known for its 400 miles of canals, boating, fishing and water sports.

Renowned Gulf Coast beaches, verdant golf courses, and nature preserves make Cape Coral an appealing destination for visitors. Within sight of the glimmering Gulf of Mexico, Cape Coral is a vibrant and friendly community with all the beauty that you expect from Southwest Florida.

Date: the visit will be arranged at a time and date agreeable to both parties.

Please note: winning bidder is to provide their own transportation. 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.

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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.

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By accepting the Conditions of Sale, Bidder personally and unconditionally guarantees payment.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 responsibil-

ity (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-actions brought by either RR Auction or Bidder. These provisions are consideration for the execution of these Conditions of Sale.

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.

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) 7324280. The Estimate Prices are based upon various factors including prices recently paid at auction for comparable property, condition, rarity, quality, history and provenance. Estimate Prices are prepared well in advance of the sale and subject to revision. Estimates do not include the Buyer’s Premium or sales tax (see under separate heading).

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, non-incremental bids on lots with prior maximum bids may result in these lots being sold for less than 10% above the under Bidder’s bid.

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.

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.

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 nonsale of an item at Auction, inhibit bidding on a consigned item to enter into a private sale agreement for said item, or to utilize RR Auction’s Auction to obtain sales for non-selling consigned items subsequent to the Auction, are strictly prohibited. If a subsequent sale of a previously consigned item occurs in violation of this provision, RR Auction reserves the right to charge Bidder the applicable Buyer’s

Premium and Consignor a Seller’s Commission as determined for each auction venue and by the terms of the seller’s agreement.

Acceptance of these Terms and Conditions qualifies Bidder as a client who has consented to be contacted by RR Auction in the future.

In conformity with “do-not-call” regulations promulgated by the Federal or State regulatory agencies, participation by the Bidder is affirmative consent to being contacted at the phone number shown in his application and this consent shall remain in effect until it is revoked in writing. RR Auction may from time to time contact Bidder concerning sale, purchase, and auction opportunities available.

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.

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.

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YOU’RE INVITED TO COME VISIT US ON NOVEMBER 4TH We hope to meet you at this upcoming event and invite you to stop by and meet our Space Auction Director, Tricia Eaton. If you would like to schedule a time to discuss your collection in person, please email Tricia at Tricia RRAuction.com.

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